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♪The evening breeze kisses my brows♪

♪Allows a cloud to stay for me♪

♪After a long time, I still keep looking back♪

♪The sleepless universe accompanies me as I sleepwalk♪

♪How can we stay together in a mirage♪

♪A vast desert, with no oasis in sight♪

♪Time takes away the eternity I promised♪

♪Who can have your gentleness♪

♪Who still stays there♪

♪Finally, I silently endure but cannot be saved♪

♪The sorrow of the world turns into stars♪

♪Flowing over a few hills with the moonlight♪

♪I wish to follow behind you until we grow old♪

♪I will silently wait♪

=Everlasting Longing=

=Episode 7=

My mother is from Yannan.

I'm half Yannan, half Beixuan.

So, I'm not welcome here.

I won't wear it anymore.

Why not?

The weaving of the Jun family

is famous all over the world.

Others would

be craving for it.

Right, General?

Don't be afraid.

I am a merchant from the Jun family.

My Lady,

you are from the Jun family?

My mother often told me about them when she was alive.

Their manager, Jun Feifan,

with his incredible business acumen,

made their business the No. 1 in Yannan.

He is truly admirable.

Sorry for my being talkative.

I didn't expect Mr. Feifan's reputation

to spread so widely.

Mr. Jun is naturally the best.

You've spoken of his legend all the way,

but I think you're also outstanding,

not at all inferior to Jun Feifan.

You flatter me, General.

How could I compare to Mr. Feifan?

I had the servants prepare

Beixuan's special delicacies for you.

Have a try.

Why are you so kind to me, General?

It's just hospitality.

Don't worry about it.

What else do you need?

I'll have the servants prepare it.

Seeing these Beixuan dishes

reminds me of the red bean soup from Yannan.

In Yannan, red beans are also called longing beans.

They carry our longing for loved ones.

Red bean soup.

Young Master,

the guys from the Xuanyu Army's Rite of Passage

are all strong and tall.

With the support of the Danyang Army

and the Qingtang Army,

this time, we'll surely get the Wolf Lord's

Pentagram Military Token.

- Young Master. - Have a look!

What are you looking for?

Where is the black market here?

The black market?

It's ahead at the fork in the road.

Everyone,

General Lie is here.

Bring out the good stuff.

Hurry up.

Don't move. Put your hands down.

You.

It's you.

Put it down.

Why laugh? Don't move.

(Chinese pearl barley)

(Good products from Yannan)

Don't move.

Manager, do you have red beans?

How about red bean seeds?

General,

this is all I have.

Are these the good products from Yannan?

(Good products from Yannan)

What is this?

Who hung the sign here?

General, these are good products from Beixuan.

It's a misunderstanding.

Young Master, why don't you wait outside for a while?

I'll ask them.

Maybe after you leave,

they'll have it.

Since you promised this,

if there's nothing,

you'll be held accountable.

Why are you sighing?

Any red beans?

Do you have them?

(Xuan Mansion)

This is the longing jade necklace

made of Beixuan's most precious black jade and Yannan red beans.

It suits you perfectly.

Where did you find these Yannan red beans?

There's nothing I can't find in Central Town.

What? You don't like it?

I like it,

but compared to this necklace,

I'm more used to wearing the trade token.

Can't my gifts beat

the ones from Jun Feifan?

Besides,

since it's a token of our pact,

how can you take it back?

It's getting late.

Rest early.

(Xuanwu Palace)

I've been waiting for your return for a long time.

Today, I specially prepared fine wine and dishes.

Come on.

Let's go back to the carefree old days.

Today, let's enjoy drinking.

- Thanks. - Thanks.

This time, your journey to Liangzhou

not only helped the affected victims

Lie also gained the support of the Sun Clan.

I must reward you heavily.

It's thanks to your consideration for the people,

or the commoners might have complaints.

Lie's always been loyal to Your Majesty.

Whatever your commands,

Lie will do his best to accomplish.

I know Lie's character

very well.

Cheers.

Now that Lie has the support of the Sun

and your clan,

I am at ease.

Some time ago, the Queen Mother mentioned your marriage.

You were out fighting wars before,

but now that you have time,

and the Hunting Event is near,

you should think about it.

Especially you.

The ladies of other clans will enter

the Royal City in a few days.

You must plan ahead.

Your Majesty,

I suddenly feel some discomfort in my stomach.

I'll be back shortly.

Did you find the Baigong's heir on this trip to the Uncontrollable?

Jun Feifan is not in the caravan,

but I've captured his maid.

Perhaps we can get some info

about Jun Feifan from her.

His maid?

It's been several days now.

Have you found any clues?

This maid is clever and resourceful.

She refuses to reveal Jun Feifan's whereabouts.

I'm still investigating.

I think you should be cautious.

After all, she's a foreign woman.

What if she came here with ulterior motives?

Rest assured.

I've spent many days with her

and I know her well.

She has the Jun Trade Token

and can facilitate trade between the Sun and the Juns.

These signs indicate

that she must be connected with Jun Feifan.

As long as I keep her by my side,

I can find Jun Feifan's whereabouts.

Glad you have a plan.

Don't let this ruin the bigger picture.

Understood.

(Xuanyu, son of Xuan Xu)

Take it.

Take it.

Take it.

Yi,

today, I'll definitely

make you lose miserably.

(Xuan Yi, youngest son of Xuan Xu)

Yu, feel free to bring it on.

Let's get on.

Yu,

it hurts.

A real man should be able

to endure a little pain.

If you can't, how will you help me in the future?

Let's try again.

Sure.

You hurt me!

You hurt me first.

I'm your older brother.

I'm allowed to hurt you.

Who allowed you to hurt me?

Yu, you just said

a real man should never fear pain.

Where are you going?

Prince Yu is too rough.

What if he hurts Prince Yi?

Are you crazy?

Prince Yu is the Queen's son.

Just make sure he doesn't suffer.

Don't meddle.

Stop.

(Li Fanyin, the King's Consort)

Are you alright?

Don't worry, Mother.

I'm fine.

The Queen is here.

Mother.

Come on, get up.

Yu.

Yi hurt me.

(Xiao Qianjiao, Queen of Beixuan)

Greetings, Your Majesty.

It was Yi who hurt me here.

I only hit back in self-defense.

No.

Yu hit me first.

Be quiet.

Mother, I'm not lying.

Are you saying that Yu should apologize to you?

No, it's Yi's fault

for being disrespectful to Prince Yu.

Yi should apologize.

Yi, apologize to your brother.

Mother,

I really didn't lie.

I told you to apologize to Prince Yu.

Hurry.

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have hit you.

Your Majesty,

Yi is too young to be sensible.

He was disrespectful to Prince Yu.

Please don't blame him.

That's enough.

As the older brother,

Yu won't hold it against Yi.

Let's end it here.

Yu,

let's go back to the Palace.

Yi,

don't blame me.

I know it's not your fault.

The Queen and Prince Yu are really too much.

How many times has this happened?

Prince Yi always suffers.

Xin,

take Yi back first.

Yes.

Greetings, Mr. Luo.

Greetings, Your Ladyship.

Did the Queen

make things hard for you again?

It's just kids playing around.

This is Xixiang's milk cake, Prince Yi's favorite.

Please keep it for him.

Your Ladyship, you need not worry.

It's getting late.

There are few people around

except for a few guards.

Since you've caught up with me,

I agree to your request.

You can go to my father and propose to me.

I've prepared the betrothal gifts.

I was just waiting for you to say it.

Thank you, Mr. Luo.

No one in Beixuan

has ever treated Yi so well.

You've suffered in the Palace for all these years.

He married you

but has never treated you right.

My Lord, don't worry about me.

This is the fate that Yi and I must bear.

For now,

I only hope for the day when the clouds part.

The Hunting Event is near.

Has everything been prepared?

I heard you helped General Lie

in Liangzhou

gain the support of Mr. Sun Ba.

Rest assured.

Lie is the best candidate for the Wolf Lord in the King's heart.

He also regards me as a brother.

No matter what,

I will protect you and Yi.

In all of Beixuan,

I only trust you.

Father,

why has the King summoned us

to the Palace this early?

Does he know about Xi Da?

You're always so impatient.

Xi Da's body was found in the Uncontrollable,

but Xuan Lie didn't find any evidence.

Currently, the Xi and Xuan are the strongest.

The King has decided on Xuan Lie as the Wolf Lord.

He's now wondering

what benefits he can offer us

to achieve the peace he desires.

Father,

there's something I don't know whether to say or not.

Are you worried

about us being helpless since the Xuan

are supported by the Luo and Sun?

No one knows me better than you.

The Hunting Event is around the corner.

I'm truly worried.

We can't kill Xuan Lie in the Royal City.

Father,

we can't bear the crime of killing a Clan Leader.

But if we can stop Xuan Lie

from participating in the Hunting Event,

Sun Ba and Mr. Luo Zhizhou can't do anything

even with their armies.

(Xuan Mansion)

(Late Father, Xuan Shu, R.I.P.; Late Mother, De Anke, R.I.P.)

Mother, don't worry.

Father, don't worry.

I will become the No. 1 General of Beixuan,

fighting side by side with you both

to protect the people of Beixuan.

Well said.

Father, Mother,

the Wolf Lord Election will take place soon.

Please bless me, so I can win

and fulfill your last wishes

of uniting the Five Clans

and protecting Beixuan.

(Late Father, Xuan Shu, R.I.P.; Late Mother, De Anke, R.I.P.)

(The Baigong Crafts says)

(with a magnet above, copper and gold lie below;)

(with water to the side, crystals lie beneath.)

(If black iron crystals truly appear in the Royal City,)

(perhaps I can find them based on this clue.)

Sachets! Little trinkets!

Sachets! Little trinkets!

Scented materials!

Scented materials!

Herbs!

This is not what I want.

Herbs!

This place is very open.

It doesn't seem to have any mines.

What are you doing here?

I heard today is the anniversary of your parents' death.

Are these two woodcarvings what they left for you?

Look, Father.

I'm done.

Not bad. There's progress.

Father,

why do you always bring me here?

It's so cold here.

This is the highest point in the Royal City.

The highest place is always cold.

The higher the place, the colder it is,

and the fewer people can accompany you to the top.

When you climb to a higher position,

you must pay the price.

This price may be someone else's life.

I hold a high position,

but there are many things I can't help with.

I hope you

never have to experience this.

Father,

you're not alone.

I'll always stay by your side.

Father, what is this?

It looks so unique.

This is the golden soft armor.

Blades and spears can't pierce it.

So powerful!

Do you like it?

In that case, I'll give it to you.

Wear it when you go to the battlefield.

It can protect you, just like I do.

Father, Mother.

I'm sorry.

If you had worn this golden soft armor...

I almost forgot what he looked like.

Only when I look at it

can I remember a little.

This must be the version of you carved by General Xuan Shu.

But before he could finish,

they died because of me.

The love of parents for their kids

is never measured by gains or losses.

So don't blame yourself

for your parents' death.

My mother passed away when I was very young

due to difficult labor.

My father once said

my mother had gone to the heavens

and become the brightest star.

It's that one.

Whenever I think of my mother,

I talk to that star.

I believe she can hear me.

You can try it too.

How can you believe that?

I didn't believe it at first.

But on a rainy night,

when I was at my most helpless moment,

I looked up and saw that the sky was empty,

but that star was still there.

From that moment on, I believed it.

I believe that somewhere,

my mother's always been watching over me.

So, your father and mother

must be able to hear you too.

Now that I'm in my father's position,

I understand why he liked coming here.

He bore heavy responsibilities for Beixuan,

so he must've felt lonely and cold.

He had to bear everything for Beixuan

and Xuan Clan.

Everyone has responsibilities they can't shirk.

The people of Beixuan will always remember Mr. Xuan Shu.

Drink with me.

Jun Yujue is a jerk.

He's bullying me while Feifan and Father are away.

I'm going to make him regret it.

Jiangjuan?

I knew you'd come to Feifan's room again.

Jiangjuan,

what are you doing?

Why sneak around?

Xiukun.

What are you doing with Feifan's clothes?

Jun Yujue has been

acting recklessly since Father and Feifan left.

I'm planning to dress as Feifan

and scare him.

Don't mess around.

Though you look quite similar to Feifan,

Yujue will still recognize you.

Xiukun, I know what I'm doing.

I heard from Uncle Ling

that a caravan from Xixiang is coming.

They requested to meet with Feifan.

Now that Feifan's gone missing.

Jun Yujue plans to go greet them.

This can't happen.

Why don't I dress as Feifan

to discuss cooperation with them?

Then Jun Yujue can't go.

Do you think this will work?

Don't worry, Xiukun.

I know what I'm doing.

But you must keep this secret for me.

Don't tell anyone.

Okay.

Thank you, Xiukun.

Everyone gets tired.

When you're tired, you can come here

(Peak Pavilion) to talk to your parents.

Resting like this is quite nice.

Look.

This is the red bean bracelet from my mother.

I always wear it.

I've never taken it off.

It makes me feel like my mother is always by my side.

Whenever I'm tired,

just seeing it gives me peace of mind.

My current wish

is to become the Wolf Lord asap

to uncover the truth from that year

and to avenge my parents.

Otherwise,

how can I face them?

I've shared so many secrets with you.

What about you?

Do you have something to tell me?

♪If we keep silent♪

Of course, I do.

Actually,

I am not the Jun maid Qi Luo.

I am Jun Qiluo, the eldest daughter of the Juns.

♪When you decided to turn around♪

Don't you find it strange?

Or did you know already?

You saved me in Yao City and boosted business for the Sun.

The talents you've shown have far surpassed those of men.

How could you be a parasitic vine depending on Jun Feifan?

Whether you're a noble lady

or a maid of the Jun family.

To me,

you're just Miss Qi Luo, who faced danger with me.

I'm tired.

I want to rest for a while.

♪Illuminating the way home♪

(Peak Pavilion)

This...

My Lady?

(Peak Pavilion)

Young Master, Miss Qi Luo,

you two slept together last night?

This is...

We just spent a normal night together.

Why make such a fuss?

But you were alone.

If this gets out...

Gossip won't cause any harm.

It's okay.

Let's go.

Miss Jun,

the morning is chilly.

Don't let yourself catch a cold.

Thank you.

Young Master,

you and Miss Qi Luo

have slept together twice.

This concerns your reputation.

Why did Miss Qi Luo say

that it was just a normal night?

Young Master,

Miss Qi Luo denied it afterward.

She clearly doesn't fully trust you.

But why did you just call her Miss Jun?

Didn't you two...

How did it go with the totem?

What about Yannan?

Are you slacking?

Go get caned in a few days.

But today I received news

that Woshan has arrived at the mine.

We can go check it out today.

Woshan doesn't like being disturbed while working.

He will report back once the inspection is done.

Let's go.

My Lady, the general really cares for you.

This is the first time I've seen

the general spend the night with a woman.

My Lady, you were worried, so you went to stay with him,

and the general is always attentive to you.

It won't be long

before I'll have to address you as Madam.

I'm not on the same path as the general.

We each have our own way to follow.

Please don't say such things again.

Yes, I understand.

(I found the direction yesterday.)

(I only need the water source to find)

(where the black iron crystals are.)

Stop.

General.

I just remembered I have something to do.

I won't be returning with you.

Please take this cloak back.

What's wrong?

On our way to the embroidery workshop yesterday,

Dongyin and I saw some Yannan flower seeds.

I want to buy some and try planting them.

But Yannan's flowers prefer warm and flowing water.

The mansion only has well water.

I want to look for a water source

while the snow stops today.

I have nothing else to do today.

I can go with you.

I know the location of the water source,

so I can save you a lot of time.

Thank you, General.

Come on.

With your current position in the Xuan,

riding with me

might attract gossip.

I'll borrow another horse.

Borrowing a horse will delay it.

Please forgive me, Miss Jun.

(Yongning Gate)

Please.

My sincere apologies.

We had arranged to meet at noon,

but news came from Qian City

that I had to go there after this,

so you had to come into the city early.

Mr. Jun, you're too kind.

I've admired you for a long time.

It's an honor to collaborate with you.

After you.

Thank you.

Has the second branch gotten suspicious?

Yujue is still sleeping.

Good.

The goods are accounted for.

Now I can rest easy and report back.

This time there's a reason

I couldn't properly host you guys.

It's really a disgrace.

This honey cake comes from Yannan.

It's small but filling,

perfect for caravans traveling long distances.

You can take it with you on the road.

I've heard that Young Master Jun Feifan

never misses a detail.

Today, I see that it's indeed true.

It's only a small gesture. Thank you.

(Song Residence)

Yu,

what happened?

Jun Feifan has returned?

Yes.

He even delivered goods

to the Xixiang caravan.

All my effort these days are wasted.

Was the news from the Uncontrollable fake?

I spent so much money

hiring bandits to kill Jun Feifan.

They had no reason to deceive me.

But if he really came back,

why hasn't there been any news from the first branch?

I sent someone to probe the situation.

It's said that Jun Feifan

went to Qian City in a hurry

right after entering the house

to help Uncle with the accounts.

Now, all the major managers

probably know about this.

But I just managed

to break up their unity at Brocade Embroidery.

The Chancellor is very pleased

with our taking the seal.

Now, he's back.

Isn't he ruining my plans?

Yujue,

calm down.

Come on.

Think thoroughly.

The managers only heard the news, right?

Yeah.

So,

except for the first branch,

no one has seen Jun Feifan,

right?

As expected of my father.

You're truly cunning...

Experience speaks for everything.

Well, he's going to Qian City, right?

Fine.

I'll arrange some people

for him on the way.

I don't care if he's Jun Feifan or not.

He'll never come back alive.

(Xiao Yan, Queen Mother of Beixuan)

Your Majesty, Consort Li is here.

- Greetings, Your Majesty. - Greetings.

Have a seat.

I heard that the other day,

Yu and Yi were playing here

and argued a little.

Yi is still young. Did he get hurt?

Your Majesty,

Yi is fine.

That's good.

Yesterday, the Queen came

and kept blaming Yu.

I've already scolded Yu.

These two kids grew up under my watch.

I'm heartbroken whether either of them is hurt.

They wanted to learn horseback riding

with the Hunting Event around the corner.

That's why it happened.

It was just a small matter.

The Queen and you need not worry about it.

The Princes love

archery and riding at such a young age.

After the Hunting Event,

it's time to find a proper instructor to teach them.

I heard that many riders

have gathered in the Royal City.

Why not seize this chance to pick the right one?

Learning archery and riding together

could also strengthen their bond.

I'll keep this in mind.

These are sweets from Xixiang.

Try them.

Sure.

If the Queen Mother really cares about our Prince,

why hasn't she ever visited Moon Palace?

As for the Queen,

she can't bear to say anything bad about her son.

The Queen Mother and Queen belong to the same clan.

What she said today

was just a warning for me,

telling me not to take revenge.

It's our Prince who has suffered,

but the Queen Mother only cares about the Xiaos.

This is unfair.

Why did you propose

that they learn horsemanship together?

Aren't you afraid our Prince will get hurt?

I once thought

that as long as Yi stayed away from the Queen and her son,

he wouldn't be bullied anymore.

But now I see that silently enduring

only allows the Queen to become more insufferable.

The horsemanship lesson is just an excuse.

I still need to plan carefully

about how to use this chance.

So, you've started planning.

If it weren't for the Queen's overbearing behavior,

who'd want to live a life full of scheming?

Tonight, go deliver a letter to the Luo Annexe for me.

Yes.

This compass has always pointed south,

but I've been walking toward the tower for four hours.

Why haven't I found it?

You've checked three water sources.

None of them is suitable?

The water temperature is too low.

Seems the flowers can't be planted after all.

What's the required temperature?

It should be about the same as the water temperature here.

There's still one place left.

I'll take you there.

♪When I decide to hold you in my arms♪

♪I bury all past matters deep inside♪

♪When you decided to turn around♪

♪Everything would be clear to us♪

♪Then the green, piece by piece♪

♪Becomes a shadow in my heart♪

♪Covering my scarred past♪

♪Filling my once-empty heart♪

♪I want the green, piece by piece♪

♪To fall in my heart and turn into a star♪

♪Piecing together the Big Dipper to guard you♪

♪Illuminating the way home♪

♪Then the green, piece by piece♪

♪Becomes a shadow in my heart♪

♪Covering my scarred past♪

♪Filling my once-empty heart♪

♪Then the green, piece by piece♪

♪Will blooming brightly at the borders♪

♪The melody from nearby♪

♪Allows you to camp in my heart♪

♪Allows you♪

♪To camp in my heart♪