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♪Your silhouette in the twilight's glow♪

♪Awakens like snow, delicate and cold♪

♪Within your gaze, countless destinies intertwine♪

♪A lifetime, a world of illusion of just one person♪

♪As moonlight shimmers♪

♪Falling petals rest in my palm, it's your sacred promise♪

♪Cultivating amidst the fleeting time of this mortal world♪

♪To be as one, inseparable, like a shadow in rhyme♪

♪Grant me a lifetime of enchanting sights♪

♪I defy fate, turning it around♪

♪Fearless of heavenly decree♪

♪It is the courage that blooms for you, profound♪

♪Unafraid of the destined trials♪

♪I only wish to make a vow with you♪

♪Like our initial encounter etched deep within my heart♪

=The Longest Promise= (Adapted from "Zhu Yan" by Cang Yue)

=The Longest Promise= (Adapted from "Zhu Yan" by Cang Yue)

=The Longest Promise= =Episode 5=

(Ying)

(should've been deranged because of my trap.)

(He can only make up his mind)

(to take revenge after experiencing this hardship.)

(How could he)

(look so calm?)

(Was there)

(anyone in the mountain)

(who helped him get through this?)

I just went

to worship your mother.

Ying,

after your mother died,

her name is not allowed to be put on the epitaph.

You must seek justice

for her.

Your Supreme Majesty,

I've made a huge mistake.

And now,

I really can't disobey

Mother's order again.

I've made up my mind.

To practice magic techniques wholeheartedly

and never enter Jialan again

as Mother wished.

Nonsense!

Didn't I already tell you?

That your mother said this to you back then

was for the sake of your safety.

Shouldn't you

put your mother before everything else?

She died for you.

And you should fight for her sake.

But Your Supreme Majesty,

if I was controlled by hatred,

that would be the last thing

that my mother wished to see.

That would really fall short

of her expectations.

I've made up my mind.

Your Supreme Majesty,

please fulfill my wish.

Fine.

As you always stay at the bottom of the valley,

you'll tend to chase a dead end.

On tomorrow's Grand Ceremony of Worship,

Immortal Records Official,

unfortunately, caught a cold.

In Jiuyi Mountain,

you're the one with extravagant literary talent.

I command you

to go to the Water Mirror of the Pavilion of Books tomorrow

to watch and record this ceremony.

Just consider it as getting some fresh air outside the valley.

You can also

visit that younger brother of yours.

You should know

that he'll represent the Emperor

to join

this Grand Ceremony of Worship.

Yes.

High Priest of Grand Preceptor.

High Priest of Grand Preceptor...

He asked me to attend the Grand Ceremony of Worship.

Why don't you just pretend to be sick and ask for a leave?

Did you forget

that the princess of the Crimson Clan is still on the mountain?

I certainly remember it.

But if I don't go,

the High Priest of Grand Preceptor will get suspicious.

I'm afraid it'll be harder to explain it by then.

There's some distance from the Hall

to the Pavilion of Books.

I won't run into her.

Chong Ming,

don't worry.

Since I've decided not to see her again,

I won't change my mind.

Fine.

Now that her wish has been fulfilled.

If you meet her again,

be sure to erase her memories.

Make her forget about you.

So that

it can assure your safety.

High Priest of Grand Preceptor

asked you to attend the Grand Ceremony of Worship.

But there are hundreds

of Immortal Officials in Jiuyi Mountain.

He chose you out of all the officials.

Why is that?

High Priest of Grand Preceptor knew that Shi Yu and I share

a very deep bond.

Now that we haven't seen each other for five years.

It's good to be able to see him

from far.

Yes.

I don't have the intention to compete with others,

but if I keep backing down,

how could I face the people

who support me?

Guys!

Guys!

Guys!

Guys!

Guys!

Guys!

Put your head back.

Hold your breath in your stomach.

Empty your mind.

Breathe out and breathe in.

Make a sound with your throat.

Guys...

I can't believe

there's someone like me in the world.

I...

Sorry.

I was just passing by.

I didn't know there was someone here.

It's all right.

I've always been funny.

Even I want to laugh at myself.

But

laughing is better than pulling a long face.

Isn't it?

I've got the same book

like this.

Really?

Actually, I've got to give

a speech tomorrow.

I'm not ready yet.

In fact,

my father also wishes

that I could look graceful.

So he asked someone to find these kinds

of secret books from the market.

Just that the writers of these secret books,

most of them are eloquent,

and capable of dealing with all people.

That's why they can't understand our sorrow.

It's pointless to read them.

You're right.

You are not from the Six Ministries, right?

I...

I live in the mountain nearby.

Well,

is your father going to test you

in public tomorrow?

Something like that.

Can you help me come up with a plan?

I think

if I were you,

I'd feel better when someone was there

to go through this

with me.

This is a good idea.

Then, can you be

that person?

We are

mere acquaintances.

I'm not that important to you.

Don't you also wish

to be brave?

We can form an alliance

to encourage each other.

We can name

this alliance as

The Weaklings Alliance.

No,

that sounds bad.

Why don't we call it

The Nightwalkers Alliance?

The Nightwalkers Alliance.

I think

I'm like a person walking in the night.

Hoping that I could walk

until dawn.

This is my first time naming something.

Don't make fun of me,

if it sounds bad.

No.

This is your progress.

Really?

From now on,

we have to become braver.

From now on,

we have to become braver.

The recent small goal

that I've got to achieve is

to pass the test tomorrow.

The recent small goal

that I've got to achieve is

don't get bullied by others.

Does someone bully you?

Actually, it's not the others' arrogance

which can bully me

but my

gentle personality.

Then, I hope you can be confident

that you will not be bullied.

I also want you to trust yourself

that you can pass the test.

I'll get going.

Let me see you off.

It's not necessary.

If my father saw me

with an unknown man,

I'm sure he'd be furious.

Tomorrow,

you'll see me pass the test.

That's great.

Yes, it's beautiful.

She's enchanting.

I'm so envious.

Good.

Princess Xuelu dances gracefully

and looks gorgeous.

She is the best candidate for Star Gazer.

Princess Xuelu deserves

to be the Star Gazer.

Princess Xuelu is

indeed a good dancer.

Since something went wrong with

Princess Xueying's dress,

the position of Star Gazer...

Granny.

Why is she here?

Sorry, Granny.

I'm late.

This dress...

The dress is remade.

Fortunately, I got Chong Ming's feather

that my mother left

as a decoration.

Granny,

can I be the Star Gazer?

Princess Xueying has been

disqualified due to her mistake

but she has amended it.

The two princesses are pretty even.

Let's do it this way.

Later,

we're going to meet Prince Shi Yu.

We'll let Prince Shi Yu

make the decision.

(Yuan,)

(I received a precious gift)

(at the mountain.)

(So you must find me)

(a peerless thing)

(to repay him.)

(Do not embarrass me.)

Keeper Yuan,

just get a good thing

from the residence as a return gift.

This is a trivial matter,

but it's very important to the princess.

It is the opening of Merfolk's market

that is only held once in several months.

I can take this chance

to find a gift for Princess.

Thank you, Keeper Yuan.

(To Chi Yuan)

Princess,

I'll be sure to find you

a satisfying gift.

(Merfolk's Market) Come, take a look.

(Merfolk's Market) Come and take a look.

Great.

Come and take a look.

Take a look.

We have the conches and seashells from the deep sea.

Come in and take a look.

Fresh conches and seashells.

Come and see.

Come, please.

Deep Sea Tridacna Wine Cup.

Millennial Black Coral Screen.

Please.

Good.

Nice.

Very well.

Fresh seashells.

Come and take a look.

Take a look at this.

Sir.

Come and take a look.

What do you think about this?

Come and take a look.

The Black Armor of Dark Clan is well-renowned.

But it's breakable when it meets

our Whalebone Sword.

Dark Iron Torch

is personally made by Master.

Check it out.

Come and take a look.

Sir,

take a look at our Mermaid Silk.

It's very nice.

Madam,

do you have a better Mermaid Silk?

If you want,

I do have a piece

of prime Mermaid Silk.

This is woven with the deep-sea

Mermaid Silk from Biluo Sea.

I've kept it for a dozen years.

Look.

It's very precious, especially this kind

of golden silk.

It's comparable to Mingyue Silk.

This Mermaid Silk is indeed extraordinary.

You have good taste.

Officer. Officer...

Officer.

This is outrageous.

Look.

Without our protection,

how are you going to do business?

Do it in your dream.

The marine force is here again.

Look.

This is too much.

Marine force?

Over the years,

the God of Dragon has been lurking and the Sea Emperor hasn't emerged.

When they run out of military expenditures,

they'll come and ask

for money from their kinsmen.

Yes.

This Mermaid Silk is really nice.

Officer.

What a nice thing.

Officer.

You can't do this, Officer.

Take it away.

Don't do this, Officer.

I beg of you.

No, Officer.

This is everything I've got.

We take your stuff

to let you contribute to the Merfolk Clan.

Be sensible

and get up.

I beg of you.

Get lost.

No, Officer.

Get out of the way.

What are you looking at?

Move aside.

All of you, move aside.

Forget it.

Let's go.

Madam, come, be careful.

Keep this.

These golden pearls

should be enough

for that Mermaid Silk.

No.

That Mermaid Silk

has been stolen by those thieves.

I can't accept your money.

I've seen

its luminous glow.

And I know it's worth the money.

That'll be enough.

I can't take it.

Sir, I can't.

(What a shame.)

(I've got to find another gift for Princess.)

Wait, sir.

This is my token of appreciation.

Please take it.

Thank you, Madam.

Lord.

Lord.

You're Lord Left Envoy, aren't you?

I am Shi Tou.

You saved me back then.

You've got the wrong person.

Lord.

I'll never forget your silhouette.

The marine force has changed.

They often

come and disturb us.

You can't just let them do this.

I told you.

I'm not him.

Are you really not him?

Dad, are you all right?

Ruyi.

Ruyi, why are you here?

He's telling the truth.

He will turn around for sure

when he hears the name of Ruyi.

Back then,

he was known as Tearless Lone Star.

When he saw someone bullying his kinsmen,

he'd execute him right away.

He'd never let him

continue to do evil.

Greetings, Your Highness Shi Yu.

(Why is he here?)

(Shi Yu, Prince of Kongsang)

Greetings, Your Highness Shi Yu.

Please rise.

Thank you, Your Highness.

As Father is busy with public affairs,

so he sends me here

to worship the ancestors and pray on his behalf.

Your Highness,

the ceremony is around the corner.

And these two princesses from Bai Family

are even.

They're both the top candidates for the position of Star Gazer.

I dare not to make the decision.

So you're requested to make the decision.

Princess Xuelu, Princess Xueying.

Are both of them

the legitimate princesses of Bai Family?

Your Highness,

Princess Xuelu is not a legitimate princess.

But

she indeed has remarkable dancing skills.

According to the ancestral system,

the Star Gazer should be

held by Bai Family's legitimate daughter.

Just follow the ancestral system.

Yes.

Princess Xuelu,

I made this decision

due to the unchangeable ancestral system.

It's not because I'm biased against your bloodline.

You're pretty and brilliant.

I'm sure you'll have another chance.

Yes.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Your Highness,

the three-day fasting is over.

The auspicious time has come.

The ritual can start now.

His Highness didn't pick you as the Star Gazer.

But obviously,

he's impressed with you.

Rather than obtaining this title,

winning the favor of His Highness

is more important.

The load that the earth carries

includes everything in all corners of the world.

It's lighted by the sun and the moon

while the stars circle around it.

Four Seasons includes Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.

And the orbit of the planet records the time of year.

Everything is created by the divine spirit.

Only the saint can understand the truth.

Pray.

The prince is requested to give a speech on behalf of the Emperor.

(Shi Ying,)

(I want you to watch)

(the reverence that had belonged to you)

(being occupied by Shi Yu.)

Hundreds of rivers...

Hundreds of rivers...

Your younger brother is way worse than you.

Don't underestimate him.

He can do it.

I also want you to trust yourself

that you can pass the test.

Hundreds of rivers are like mirrors.

The world is bright.

Be devout and watch the night.

Be solemn in the court.

Be respectful and act with courtesy.

The descendants welcome the Gods

with a dignified appearance.

The sacrificial offerings are prepared.

We've sincerely offered up a fast.

We treat our ancestors with filial respect.

To worship them.

To express the sincerity of the Emperor.

It's all thanks to the Emperor's clairvoyant.

He will forever be our role model.

Working hard to worship the ancestors.

As you've bestowed grace on us.

Thanks for your blessings.

The people are able to live peacefully.

The kingdom is well established.

So the country can be stable.

This ritual is to show our respect to you.

We must enjoy the ceremony.

Every worshipper

will be blessed.

Praying to the immortals, divines and ancestors.

Please bless Kongsang

with prosperity and peace.

With prosperity and peace!

How did he do?

This kid is good, isn't he?

And he's charming.

He's no match for you.

Let alone me.

Objectively speaking,

no one there is prettier than me.

Of course.

But they

are the flip-floppers who used

to accuse and abandon you.

They don't deserve to see

my beautiful face.

I won't show up.

This is their punishment

for being senseless.

This doesn't trouble me anymore.

And you

don't have to keep it in mind either.

Music.

Start the dance.

That...

That...

Isn't that my feathers?

How dare she use it to make a dress?

She even gave it to someone else.

(How could she have Chong Ming's feathers?)

(Was Ying)

(really hiding someone that day?)

(It was Bai Xueying.)

(It was also her who helped)

(Ying overcome his fear.)

I was too careless.

If the High Priest of Grand Preceptor notices it,

he'll surely get suspicious.

What should I do?

Under the circumstances, this is the only way.

Your spiritual power hasn't recovered yet.

You must act quickly.

Or your cover will be blown.

Do you hear me?

Zhu Yan.

Zhu Yan.

Lord Immortal Official.

Why are you here?

Before the dance ends,

try to approach the Star Gazer.

I...

Don't talk, just do as I told you.

I can do it.

But why?

I don't have time to explain.

Go break one

of Chong Ming's feathers.

I'll try my best.

Right now.

Lord Immortal Official.

Lord Immortal Official.

Yan, are you all right?

I'm fine.

I just sprained my ankle.

Xueying,

you danced beautifully just now.

Luckily, you came back in time.

From my viewpoint,

you don't have to wait until 18.

The Princess of Crimson Clan

has immediately brought you the doom.

She is a calamity.

That's not going to happen again.

I hope that the High Priest of Grand Preceptor won't get suspicious.

Have you ever erased her memory?

What she wishes for

is not your feathers.

What?

Ladies, you've worked hard.

Especially the princess of Bai Family.

Princess Xuelu.

You're a wonderful dancer.

Thank you, Your Highness.

I'm really envious of you.

Yes.

Prince Shi Yu has

a real eye for talent.

Are you all right?

High Priest of Grand Preceptor.

Princess Xueying,

this is

a dazzling dress.

I wonder where you got it.

High Priest of Grand Preceptor,

it's a dress that my deceased mother left

for me.

Chong Ming's feathers are very precious.

It's a tribute to the palace.

How did your mother get it?

Well...

(Yan said)

(I can't tell anyone about it.)

I didn't ask her this before.

Or

did someone who declined to be identified

give it to you?

Well,

what do you mean by that?

This dress was left for me

by my mother.

(Chong Ming did have a piece)

(of broken feather that can't be used as tribute.)

(And it ended up in the civil society.)

(Did Concubine Bai buy it?)

(Did I think too much?)

Please go on.

High Priest of Grand Preceptor indeed

doesn't want others to know

about Immortal Official.

I nearly messed it up.

It's my fault

for not keeping my promise.

No wonder

he was so angry just now.

That he left without saying a word.

Put it on both sides.

Apply it all.

Yes, right.

Yan'er.

It hurts.

Didn't I tell you to be gentle?

Father.

- What are you doing here? - Your Lordship.

There's a dispute between two heirs in Jiuyi Mountain now.

The war is becoming imminent.

I'm afraid if we stay here...

Are you all right?

I'll be gentle.

We won't be spared.

Let's just

go home.

My foot is injured.

I can't afford to go down the mountain.

It's just a little sprain.

And you'll be in the carriage.

You don't need to walk.

Why can't we leave?

I'm severely

injured.

This is an old injury.

I was injured once

when I went down the mountain.

Right, Yufei?

Yes, Your Lordship.

Besides, I've been busy practicing the dance

in these few days.

I've been

exhausted.

Now that my stomach aches a lot.

It makes me feel fatigued and uncomfortable.

If I endure it and go down

the mountain with you,

I'll surely become violently ill.

I understand that your foot hurts,

but you know about my difficulties too.

White King is eager to marry off his daughter.

And Azure King is eager to establish a Crown Prince.

Both of them have nearly

fallen out with each other.

If I stay here,

they'll make me choose a side.

That would be nice if Mother was here.

She wouldn't leave me

like you do.

Fine.

You may rest for one more day.

Tomorrow morning,

we'll leave.

Walk less.

These are gifts for the two princesses of Bai Family

from Prince Shi Yu.

A pair of pearl earrings.

Thank you, Your Highness and Granny.

A silk flower.

Thank you, Your Highness and Granny.

Cuiliu,

let's go.

Where are you going?

I'm going to deliver medicines to Yan.

They said Princess Zhu Yan

didn't get any reward.

She is indeed a good sister

of Princess Xueying.

Cuihe.

(The Emperor Valley)

Lord Chong Ming.

I'm here for Lord Immortal Official

to apologize.

I've been extra careful on my way here.

No one will see this.

It was my fault last time.

I shouldn't have given the feather to someone else.

I nearly got Lord Immortal Official

into trouble.

But I'm here this time

to apologize to him in person.

Please let me see him.

(Just as I thought.)

(It's hard to get rid of this lady.)

(I might as well kill her and end this.)

Chong Ming.

Lord Immortal Official.

Stop.

I've told you

to stop entering the valley.

Why are you here?

I...

I'm here to apologize...

I'm here to apologize.

You know

that my foot is injured.

It really hurts.

Lord Immortal Official,

please let me finish what I want to say.

For the sake that I came regardless of the pain I suffer.

You fell to your left side when you danced.

Why is it your right foot that got hurt?

Actually,

I fake my injury.

But I sincerely want

to apologize.

Because Xueying is my best friend.

I can't watch her being set up

and disqualified from taking the position of the Star Gazer.

That's why I gave her the feather.

Sorry.

I didn't give enough thought to that.

Fine.

Since you've come,

let's end this today.

What do you wish for?

Tell me.

I'll fulfill it.

My wish...

I want you

to be my master.

Is there really a magic spell

in the world

that can bring the primordial spirit back together?

Are you trying to learn

Primordial Spirit-Gathering Spell?

How did you know that?

Did I tell you

about that when I first

met you?

I'm not a fool, Lord.

Besides, I've learned magic techniques before.

Will you promise me that?

If you want to learn this magic technique,

it means your understanding of the magic technique

is shallow and frivolous.

Just like the apprentices from the Six Ministries.

Men learn magic techniques

just for fame.

Women learn magic technique

just to keep up appearances

and marry a decent man.

I won't accept

this kind of disciple.

Just give up.

I didn't learn it

for fame

or to get married.

I...

I learn it for a person.

I've told you before.

It's that deceased

who died a wrongful death.

I'd like to learn this magic

to bring him back to life.

But back then,

everyone,

even High Priest of Grand Preceptor said

that there was no such magic in the world.

So I thought

maybe only a hidden master

like you would teach me that.

I'd really like to revive him.

You want to revive him?

Yes.

You saved me once before.

So I thought

maybe you could bring

him back to life.

Lord, I beg of you.

Will you teach me the magic?

No.

They were right.

There's no

such magic in the world.

Lord.

Are you kidding me?

A word of advice.

Don't waste

your life

on a ridiculous thought.

No one is worth that.

No.

You don't have a clue.

He's worth it.

I can't grant this wish.

Tell me another wish.

Nothing else.

I don't have another wish.

This is my only wish.

Very well.

Then, I'll give this back to you.

I hope

you won't come here again.

Are you sure there is no such magic?

This time,

I've made a resolute response.

I'm sure she won't come here again.

Chong Ming, you...

That's so touching.

It breaks my heart to hear that.

But as fate would have it.

Why must it be her?

(I'll go test her again.)

(If she still doesn't give up,)

(after I kill her,)

(I'll bury her well)

(in the soil.)

Princess.

Liu,

send this medicine

to Princess Zhu Yan.

I'd like to be alone.

But...

I can't always show Yan

my weak side.

She'll worry about me.

Yes.

Xueying.

Your Highness, why do you

take me here?

Are you mad

because I concealed my identity?

Or is it because of what happened today?

Neither.

Your Highness, you've seen a lot of ladies.

It makes sense that you don't know me.

How could I not know you?

You are Bai Xueying.

Bai is your family name.

Xueying is

your first name.

I've got something for you.

I know it doesn't look nice.

It's normal that you dislike it.

But

I made it myself.

Well,

today when we were in the Hall,

why did you...

I did that to protect you.

What kind of a reason is this?

Your father wants us to get married sooner.

But my mother and uncle

don't want it.

If they know

we're in a relationship,

I dare not imagine...

Xueying,

we have to keep our relationship a secret

and we can't see each other often.

But our oath is kept

in our hearts.

(My promise to Xueying deeply rooted within)

♪How fateful was our encounter♪

♪How tragic, destined by fate's decree♪

♪How fragile, like glass and snow's embrace♪

♪Love and hate entwined, indistinguishable♪

♪How prophetic, a single word spoken♪

♪How transient, the rise and fall of destiny♪

♪How balanced, each sip and bite, no debts owed♪

♪Tears well in eyes with jade-like brows♪

♪The drop of blood in your heart♪

♪Has dried into a lock that binds me♪

♪Securing my path, thousands of miles long♪

♪Never apart from you♪

♪The drop of blood in your heart♪

♪Has dried into a lock that binds me♪

♪Even if our hearts and guts are torn apart♪

♪Our gazes forever intertwined♪

♪The drop of blood in your heart♪

♪Has dried into a lock that binds me♪

♪Securing my path, thousands of miles long♪

♪Never apart from your side♪

♪The drop of blood in your heart♪

♪Has dried into a lock that binds me♪

♪Even if our hearts and guts are torn apart♪

♪Our gazes forever intertwined♪

♪How fateful was our encounter♪

♪How tragic, destined by fate's decree♪