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♪Flower petals have fallen, piling as high as mortal mercilessness♪

♪Gone with the wind, as if it has never existed♪

♪I ask for more time♪

♪To rewrite our stories♪

♪We travel together in joys and woes♪

♪Blood bathes this entangled destiny♪

♪For the next reunion in the troubled times♪

♪We tread a treacherous path♪

♪To find each other♪

♪Wars and bleakness, the bright moon shines upon the city♪

♪I will offer my bravery♪

♪Fighting relentlessly♪

♪All for no regrets♪

♪In this life-and-death battle, I will not back down♪

♪Withstand enduring time♪

♪Someone at the end of the world never leaves♪

♪I brave the grim haze to be with you once again♪

=Love of Nirvana= (Based on Xiao Lou's novel of the same name)

How's she?

She's saved.

She will be awake

in two days.

Thank you, Ziming.

You haven't slept for days.

Go and get some rest.

If so,

I will leave it to you, Your Lordship.

Men's good nature

is as natural as the water flowing downward.

Every man is good in nature...

Easy.

We're going to a great place tonight.

Just as water flows downward.

If water...

Master.

Have you memorized this chapter?

I have missed you so much

while you went down the mountain.

I made a lot of dishes for you.

Please drink some water.

I will bring them now.

Master,

here.

Try the Bitterless Congee.

This time,

I replaced Lingjiu Flower with hydrilla.

Try it

and see if it matches the taste you had before.

Do they taste the same?

Ci,

I only had the Bitterless Congee

when I was young.

I barely remembered its taste.

You don't have to trouble yourself with that.

As if.

You mentioned it on your birthday last year.

Also, ever since I was a kid, you have always talked about

the childhood trip to Yueluo with your family,

and you can't forget

the taste of Bitterless Congee.

Well...

It's nothing.

I know you care about me.

I assure you

that you will get to taste

the most authentic Bitterless Congee on your birthday.

Haven't given up yet?

You have wasted

almost all the flowers and herbs in this mountain.

How's that wasting?

Every flower and herb here

is my closest friend.

I use them in my cooking and concoctions

and share them with neighbors.

I'm giving their life meaning.

You surely have a way

with words.

Did you hear any news

from the capital, Qingkang,

when you were in the township?

I heard

the Wei State sent over envoys for a peace offer.

They will arrive in Qingkang in ten days.

To welcome the envoy,

His Majesty even ordered the Marquis of Jianding to host a grand celebration.

You're not thinking of joining it, are you?

You can't go.

My dear Master,

I know you're worried about me.

But I really want to go out and explore.

As you know,

all I ever wish

is to taste all the delicious food

and visit great places in the world.

You don't know how dangerous it is out there.

What's wrong?

The summer heat is annoying.

On my way back here,

I saw ripe watercress at the entrance of the village.

Can you pluck some back?

Sure.

Right away.

Master,

the watercress soup is ready.

Master.

Master...

Master must be tired

from the journey.

Master,

are you asleep?

Master?

Master. Hey.

(She has fallen asleep.)

(This is my opportunity.)

The birthday present is more important.

It's not that I sneak off

if I ask for her permission, right?

Master.

Master,

I'm going down the mountain for a few days.

What do you think?

Master,

I did ask for your permission,

but you ignored me.

So I will take that as a yes.

There are many rare and precious plants growing in Yueluo.

I must go there and take a look,

especially the unique Lingjiu Flower.

I need to set off now

to search for the ingredient for Bitterless Congee

as a gift for Master,

and return before her birthday.

The peace negotiation between the two states

is a big thing.

I can't miss out on that.

Anyway, there's still time.

I can search for the Lingjiu Flower

after witnessing the event.

We came to offer help to the Marquis.

Why did you stop us?

His Lordship forbids

anyone unrelated from entering Fanling Manor.

This place is heavily guarded.

I'm afraid I can't go in even if I have wings.

If wings don't work,

what about fins?

Great.

Clay cat?

It's Master?

Ci,

I know you always want to travel.

Well,

I will give you three months.

After the journey,

head to Yuzhou Island for Dragon King Shrine by the end of autumn.

Present this clay cat

and someone will bring you to me.

I know

this dull place

can't contain

your carefree and uninhibited mind.

I can't protect you forever.

You need to learn to continue

the rest of your journey.

Bear this in mind:

Do not be too trusting.

Think carefully

before you act

to keep yourself safe.

Master is right.

Since I'm outside,

I need to tread carefully.

I have a Heart Shield Mirror, too.

Don't kill me.

Don't kill me.

No!

Miss,

you are saved.

This is Marquis of Jianding's Residence.

I'm Pei Yan.

Don't worry, miss.

I'm here,

no one can hurt you.

Shuxia.

I will do it.

(Bear this in mind:)

(Do not)

(be too trusting.)

Don't worry, miss.

This is medicine,

not poison.

This is Snowy Toad Pill.

This was kept as an emergency pill for His Lordship on the battlefield.

Bring another spoon

and send for Mr. Cui.

Now,

it's important to improve your health.

You can trust me.

(I didn't know the influential Marquis of Jianding)

(could be so gentle and thoughtful.)

Miss,

what's your name?

Why were you in Fanglin Manor?

I'm Jiang Ci.

I was on my way to Xuzhou to visit my relatives.

However,

I dropped my baggage on the way.

Later, I heard Fanglin Manor held a celebration,

so I was thinking of sneaking in here to get some food.

Then, I ran into the assassin.

Do you remember

what the assassin looked like?

Or

perhaps his voice?

Ignorant brat,

one more word,

and I will snip your tongue.

Never mind.

You just escaped a narrow death,

it's normal that you can't remember.

This is Mr. Cui Liang,

he saved you.

Miss, may I take your pulse?

Miss,

you are fortunate

to survive the deadly wound.

You passed out for quite some time.

Your family must be worried about you.

Should I send a message to inform them you're safe?

(No way.)

(I have caused a big trouble.)

(I can't drag Master into this.)

What's wrong?

Your Lordship,

maybe we should let her rest.

All right.

Miss, if you need anything,

feel free to tell me.

Let's go.

(To think)

(I was saved by the Marquis of Jianding.)

(I need)

(to recover as quickly as possible)

(and leave this place.)

(I mustn't run into)

(that shameless cat again.)

(I need to get my baggage back.)

(I can't meet with Master)

if I lose the clay cat.)

Your Lordship,

I will prepare some medicine

for the young lady.

Thank you, Ziming.

Your Lordship,

she is too cautious.

She's wary

because of the attack.

Let her stay in Qing Garden,

and take good care of her.

Let her do

anything she wants.

Don't startle her anymore.

Yes, Your Lordship.

Here.

Here.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Another bowl of noodles?

Young Master,

He gathered some news.

That girl is called Jiang Ci,

and Pei Yan saved her life.

She's tough.

Pei Yan went to great lengths

just to use that girl

to catch me.

I will kill her now.

Do stay composed.

If she had revealed anything,

the Pei's Residence would've taken action.

What else did Mr. He find?

He said the girl

was eating and drinking well.

She even practiced The Art of Five Beasts.

She

enjoyed herself there.

Young Master is here.

Greetings, Young Master.

Greetings, Young Master.

What are you doing?

We secretly collected the bodies of our kin

from the slave camp

and are preparing to send them back to Yueluo for burial.

Burn them.

Don't forget our mission as the Shadow Sect

and why you have been waiting here.

We laid low here for years

not to keep dead bodies

and bring trouble to the living.

Burn them.

Young Master,

Liu and the rest are sentimental.

After all,

they are our kin.

When they placed all the blame

on Father back then,

did they ever consider Father their kin?

I understand what you're saying.

Now that we have failed

and alerted Pei Yan.

It won't be easy for us

to catch Teng Rui.

Until the peace negotiation date is set,

we still have a chance.

Come to think of it,

that brat is a trouble.

She has a mind of her own.

We need to observe more.

If you like lotus seeds,

I will send some to your room.

Shuxia,

I'm actually free,

so I'm just playing with the lotus seeds.

Shuxia,

try this.

This is lotus seed tea.

It helps remove feverish heat.

You have been looking after me these days.

This tea

is a token of my gratitude.

Thank you, Miss Jiang.

This is my duty.

You don't have to do this.

I wonder if I have caused trouble for His Lordship

after that incident.

Don't overthink, miss.

His Lordship arranged the best guest room

for you

you could stay and focus on your mend without worries.

I haven't had a chance

to thank His Lordship since last time.

Speaking of which,

I should thank His Lordship properly

and not cause him any more trouble.

Once His Lordship finishes the peace negotiation,

he will send you to your relatives in Xuzhou.

(That's an excuse.)

(I have to go search for the Lingjiu Flower.)

(I can't waste my time here.)

(I need to find a way to leave.)

Shuxia,

it's quite boring

staying here these days.

Could you get me something fun?

Shuxia,

kites in Qingkang are indeed special.

Can I fly the kite in the courtyard?

That's great.

Miss Jiang,

the kite...

Shuxia,

the Marquis's residence is a dignified place.

A kite hanging up there isn't appropriate.

I will take it down.

No.

It's dangerous, Miss Jiang.

Miss Jiang,

you might hurt yourself.

Don't worry.

I always climbed here and there back home.

It's easy for me.

Be careful.

(I knew it.)

(The defense here is airtight.)

(Maybe I have to find another way.)

(I mustn't let the shameless cat find out that I'm still alive.)

Miss Jiang,

are you all right?

I'm fine.

Your Lordship, your left arm is hurt.

His Lordship got injured from saving you last time.

Shuxia.

I'm sorry,

I didn't know that.

You even fed me medicine last time.

It's just superficial.

Nothing to worry about.

There's no need to blame yourself.

You are a victim, too.

If I hadn't been curious,

that shameless cat wouldn't have noticed me,

and you wouldn't have been injured.

I shouldn't have climbed so high.

Shuxia,

go to the Household Office to get your punishment.

Yes, Your Lordship.

Why did you punish her?

We have rules in this residence.

Since she failed to take good care of the guest,

she should be punished.

I insisted.

It has nothing to do with Shuxia.

She has been looking after me,

and it's tough for her.

I can't let her be punished

because of me.

Shuxia,

thank Miss Jiang.

Thank you, Miss Jiang.

By the way,

just now

you mentioned

the shameless cat.

It's the assassin

who sneakily hid in the tree.

That's why I call him the shameless cat.

It's windy outside.

Let's go inside and have some tea.

Miss Jiang,

this is tea from Jiangnan.

Try this.

Thank you, Your Lordship.

This tea...

I can taste yingzi from it.

If you like this,

I can prepare more for you.

That's very kind of you.

This tastes new to me,

but I won't be able to drink much.

Your Lordship, please try this.

What's this?

Lotus seed tea.

I picked the seed pods from the pond and brewed them.

I should repay your kindness

for saving my life.

But I don't have much to offer.

I could only make this tea for you

to express my gratitude.

This tea is surprisingly refreshing.

Also, it has been a while

since I met someone as frank as you.

You are also

the most amiable court official I have ever seen.

I must apologize.

I didn't observe well

and recklessly hurt you

that day.

Your Lordship,

I only blame my bad luck for that.

Besides,

you are also injured because of me.

So we are even.

Please rest assured.

I will capture the assassin

and get justice for you.

Your Lordship,

I didn't see his face that day.

Otherwise,

I could've helped you.

Never mind.

Shuxia said

you have relatives in Xuzhou.

How about this?

You can stay here and rest.

Once you recover,

I will send my men to escort you back.

You will arrive safe and sound.

I'm just a provincial girl.

I shouldn't trouble you with that.

I have almost recovered.

It's time to take my leave.

I understand that.

But you haven't

fully recovered yet.

Please stay and rest.

When your condition becomes stable,

you can decide your next move.

(Seems like)

(he won't let me go)

(until that shameless cat shows up.)

(I will have to look for another chance later.)

It's a shame, though.

When I was in my hometown,

I always heard the caravan say

that Qingkang

has the most beautiful scenery, delicious food, and peerless beauty.

However,

just as I arrived,

I almost lost my life.

That truly ruined my expectations.

Do you want to go out and look around?

It might seem funny to you,

but I'm a restless person.

I do know

I should stay here for now

to avoid provoking the assassin

and getting myself into trouble.

It's better to stay low.

If you want to go out,

that's possible.

I have a day off two days later.

I will go with you

and keep you safe as well.

Your Lordship, you are busy with state affairs.

I can't take up any more of your time.

Maybe

you could send

a rather free guard to go with me.

I think Physician Cui, whom I met last time,

is a pretty good choice.

He's well-built

and strong.

I think he's good.

As you wish.

Thank you, Your Lordship.

Your Lordship,

Miss Jiang

doesn't know martial arts.

From her reaction during the fall and her breathing rhythm,

she has no martial skills.

However,

she's more agile than ordinary women.

Did she really not see the face of the assassin?

I tested her.

She probably was frightened

and didn't see the assassin's face.

If that's the case,

the search

will be like looking for a needle

in a haystack.

Tomorrow,

you and Ziming will accompany her on a stroll through town.

Isn't that exposing her

to danger?

She's kind-hearted

but witty.

She's not the obedient kind.

Since she plans to leave,

I shall play along with her

and flash the assassin out.

All right.

That's good.

I will send the peace treaty

back to the Wei State as quickly as possible

so that His Majesty can decide.

But

if there's any delay,

I hope

you will understand, Marquis Pei.

Certainly, Lord Teng.

This way, please.

Oh, right.

Marquis Pei,

have you found

the assassin?

After the commotion during the peace negotiation,

my subordinates became anxious

and couldn't focus on the mission.

We will ensure your safety, Lord Teng.

Well.

I have always admired

the prosperous literate culture of Qingkang,

especially the Yu Shrine in the east of the city.

It's said they left a Master Yu's handwritten poem.

I have been wanting to read it.

It's a shame I can't get a chance.

I will

capture the assassin as soon as possible

so that it won't spoil your joy.

I shall thank you in advance, Marquis Pei.

Safe trip.

Teng Rui is eager to visit Yu Shrine

for Master Yu's poem.

Teng Rui has taken the bait.

Tell our men to start.

We also gathered

that Pei Yan had reserved a room in the Lanyue Parlor.

He wants to apologize to that girl.

It seems Pei Yan

didn't get any answer from her.

He's doing this

because he thinks

that if I find out that the girl is still alive,

I will show up to kill her.

That girl is desperate to escape.

I doubt she will attend it.

Young Master,

what's your plan?

Mr. Ping,

search around the lakeside near Fanglin Manor.

That girl snuck in through the lake,

she probably had left something there.

Yes, Young Master.

One more.

I'm free today,

so I'm joining you.

I hope you don't mind.

Not at all.

Traveling around Qingkang with you

is my pleasure, Your Lordship.

Don't worry, miss.

The Changfeng Guards aren't in uniform today.

All of us are avoiding attention.

There won't be any danger.

Thank you so much, Your Lordship.

(I was thinking)

(about leaving the heavily guarded place,)

(which is why)

(I chose a frail scholar to travel with me.)

(He's indeed hard to throw off.)

Lanyue Parlor is right ahead.

It's well known for its hairy crab

and chrysanthemum tea.

How about this?

Tonight, I will invite you both

to enjoy

the chrysanthemum tea and crab banquet in Qingkang.

(Chrysanthemum tea and crab banquet, huh?)

(It seems more like a trap.)

Lanyue Parlor

is built by the river.

When you stand on its terrace,

you can see the night view

of the entire Qinghui River.

(I'm looking for a way to escape.)

(There's a river.)

(Isn't that the best route?)

Miss Jiang?

Sure.

That's a great opportunity.

I must have a couple more crabs.

Please eat to your fill

and enjoy the night tonight.

Sure.

Miss Jiang,

are you homesick?

I have never heard

such a beautiful tune.

It makes me emotional.

This tune tells the suffering of the people

who lose their families and homes

in years of war.

I see.

What's wrong with this gloomy tune?

Give us chirpy ones.

Exactly.

I didn't pay you

for a dirge.

Brat,

how dare you.

There are only refined guests here.

Sirs, I suppose

this is your first time at such an elegant place.

That's why you don't know

how to behave and speak.

Who're they. They are rude.

Such an embarrassment.

You are finally here, Your Lordship.

I was waiting for you.

Why are your plates empty?

Hurry up.

Serve the crabs.

Why are you looking at me like this?

I always appreciate beautiful ladies.

I misbehaved.

Please pardon me.

Thank you for speaking up

and driving away those annoying guests just now.

This jade pendant

is a gift for you.

I drove them away because they were noisy.

It's a small matter.

Not worth mentioning.

Do you not like this jade?

I prefer to be carefree.

Besides,

one doesn't always have to get everything they like.

There are plenty of things I like in this world,

but I can't make all of them mine.

What a carefree girl.

Your Lordship,

where did you find this likable girl?

She fell from a tree.

I knew

that the only person who could make Miss Shu Yan leave me

was you.

Greetings, Your Highness.

(The Crown Prince?)

Skip the formalities.

So Miss Su Yan was playing that tune

for you.

Yu is to blame.

Prince Zhuang?

He wrote this song for Miss Su Yan

and invited me over to listen.

Yet, when someone told him

Master Yu's handwritten poem was found in Yu Shrine,

he rushed off to see it.

I was left here,

not knowing what to do.

If Censor Yin finds out,

he will definitely criticize me.

Prince Zhuang has always been fond of collecting literature,

and he is a straightforward person.

It doesn't surprise me

that he stood you up.

Enough about him.

Come.

Let's eat the crabs.

(For a horse to run,)

(their hooves must be well cared for)

(and fed properly.)

Miss Jiang,

your knife skills are impressive

and your hands are deft.

I cook every day,

so I'm used to it.

Do you like the crab,

Miss Jiang?

Delicious.

It's fresh and plump.

I will remember this for the rest of my life.

You are still young,

and your life has just begun.

Your Highness,

I may have a small head,

but I remember all the delicious and fun experiences

I have had.

Do you want to remember the Qinghui River as well?

The tune Miss Su Yan played

reminds me of the river in my hometown.

Every autumn,

we would go to the river to catch crabs.

Which crabs do you think

are better,

your hometown's or Qingkang's?

The crabs from my hometown

aren't as precious and plump as the ones we're eating now,

but they are also fresh and natural.

Fresh off the river.

At the beginning of the autumn,

we would roll up our pants

and catch the crabs in the river.

Then, we roast them

over a fire

with some salt sprinkled on them.

Very soon,

the aroma spreads.

There were only a few crabs,

so we would fight over them,

which made them taste even better.

If there's a chance,

I would love to roast some for you.

Please forgive me, Your Highness.

I got too excited and misbehaved.

Never mind.

It has been a while

since I have heard a lively story like this.

Cheers,

everyone.

Go.

This way,

please.

This poem was written by Master Yu's student

to remember him,

not by Master Yu himself.

Besides, it's ordinary.

Look,

some of the rhymes are off.

I apologize for this.

It's my fault.

When I heard there was a Master Yu's poem,

I immediately invited you over,

but it seems you came here for nothing.

I'm very sorry.

Don't be, Your Highness.

It's wonderful

that we share similar tastes and have traveled together.

However,

our outing tonight

goes against the protocol

and might put you at risk

if anyone finds out.

So

please keep this between us.

What's there to be afraid of?

Everyone in Qingkang City

clearly knows

that I'm not interested in state affairs.

Yes, you are right.

Let's go.

Please.

Please.

Hairy crabs.

Hairy crabs.

You are drunk, Miss Jiang.

- I have a big hairy crab. - Your Lordship,

my maid will bring Miss Jiang

to get changed.

Thank you.

- Maids. - I have two big hairy crabs.

Take Miss Jiang to my room

and have her changed into clean clothes.

Also, prepare a hangover soup for her.

Yes.

You can have it.

Here.

Slow down.

Be careful.

- I want more hairy crabs. - Be careful, miss.

It's my fault.

Please forgive her for being disrespectful.

Never mind.

Let's continue.

Careful.

This way.

I can change on my own.

You may wait outside.

- Yes. - Yes.

This is rude. This is rude.

I'm going to change my clothes.

Turn around.

This is bad!

Miss Jiang jumped into the river!

This is bad!

Miss Jiang jumped into the river!

Your Lordship,

should I search for Miss Jiang?

Of course.

The river current is strong at night,

and she's drunk.

It's too dangerous.

Make sure she's safe.

Yes, Your Lordship.

Send Lord Teng

back to the quarter.

Don't let anyone see you.

If anything goes wrong,

you will lose your necks.

Yes, Your Highness.

- I shall take my leave. - Goodbye.

Your Highness,

it's chilly at night.

Please don't get a cold.

Li, you are always

the most considerate.

You will be rewarded later.

Thank you, Your Highness.

This is bad!

Miss Jiang jumped into the river!

This is bad!

Miss Jiang jumped into the river!

Everyone thinks I jumped into the river to escape.

The shameless cat

and His Lordship

might

run into each other.

It's good

that His Lordship

can capture the shameless cat.

As for me,

I can get rid of both of them.

That's perfect.

Can you tell me

who the shameless cat is?

♪Pluck a red bean, cherish you♪

♪Deep within♪

♪A flower of affection blooms without fading♪

♪Forever in love♪

♪Fold a kite, let it fly with the wind♪

♪Into sweet dreams♪

♪The beautiful moments we shared last through time♪

♪We never leave each other♪

♪My love sees the sun rising and the moon setting♪

♪Your face stays vivid in my mind♪

♪Two hearts bound to each other♪

♪Like flowing water, love and hate continue♪

♪I only wish for your unwavering heart♪

♪You are still there when I turn back♪

♪As passionate as we first met, I hold your hands through eternity♪

♪Time cannot separate us♪

♪Our longings go on♪

♪My love sees the sun rising and the moon setting♪

♪Your face stays vivid in my mind♪

♪Two hearts bound to each other♪

♪Like flowing water, love and hate continue♪

♪I only wish for your unwavering heart♪

♪You are still there when I turn back♪

♪As passionate as we first met, I hold your hands through eternity♪

♪Time cannot separate us♪

♪Our longings go on♪