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=Sword and Fairy 1=

=Episode 27=

Tang Yu.

A'nu,

why are you here?

The Sacred Maid said you shouldn't be walking around.

I just came to see how the medicine you brew is doing.

I'll fan it for you.

It'll be ready soon.

You should go back and rest.

I don't want to.

I finally got out.

Let me enjoy it a little longer.

Tang Yu,

what's wrong? You look pale.

Are you sick?

Maybe

thinking about how to get you to take your medicine was too stressful.

Nonsense. I really like taking medicine.

Really?

That's good.

Have the first dose of medicine then.

No rush.

I have something to ask you.

What is it?

Didn't you say I saved you when we were kids?

Tell me

about how I saved you.

Can you tell me now?

I'm from the Central Plains.

As a child, I followed my parents

to Nanzhao to do business,

and we settled there.

For some reason,

we moved a lot,

unable to stay long in any place.

Because of this,

I never had friends

and was afraid to make any.

That New Year's Eve,

the streets were filled with lanterns,

so lively.

We were about to move again,

but I really wanted to go out and play.

So,

I quietly slipped out to the street,

played for a very long time,

and went home until late at night.

When I got home,

I saw my mother

had made a whole table of my favorite foods,

especially

sesame pancakes,

so fragrant

and crispy,

covered in sesame seeds.

I was so hungry,

so I just focused on eating.

While eating,

I noticed blood at the doorway,

slowly flowing towards me.

Following the trail of blood,

I found

their bodies.

After that,

I begged on the streets to survive.

Sometimes kind-hearted people gave me food,

but most of the time,

I lived on what I could scavenge.

The day I met you,

I found a pancake,

just like the ones my mother made,

fragrant and crispy,

covered with sesame seeds.

How dare you to beg on our turf?

Beat him!

- They outnumbered me. I couldn't fight back. - Don't hit me!

Don't hit me!

I could only protect that pancake.

When I was dazed,

I heard a little girl's voice.

In broad daylight,

you're ganging up on a child.

What kind of skill is that?

Another nosy one.

Are you leaving or not?

If not, we'll beat you too.

Come on, come on.

She saw I was okay,

so she then pulled me up.

But there were too many people that day,

and we got separated.

I couldn't see her face clearly,

but I heard the sound of bells on her.

It's the most beautiful sound

I've ever heard in my life.

Tang Yu,

I won't let anyone bully you again.

Anyone.

Hurry up!

Slow down.

Slow down.

Sit here.

I'm finally out.

Look what I brought.

A'nu.

What's wrong?

Did you hear that eagle call?

It sounds so familiar

like I've heard it somewhere before.

A'nu,

I'll take you back to rest.

We've only just come out.

Let's play a little longer.

I want to hear you play it a bit more.

Hurry up.

I...

I suddenly feel a bit unwell.

Then let's hurry back.

Okay.

Wait.

I still think that eagle call sounds familiar

like I've heard it somewhere.

Maybe when I was with you.

Do you remember?

I don't remember.

A'nu, A'nu,

I'll take you back.

Okay.

(Lizhao Residence)

Mr. Liu, this is what you ordered.

It's all been taken care of.

Put it here.

Scholar,

why are you up so early?

Are you feeling better?

Much better.

Come,

Li, tell me. How are our relations?

We're alright.

We just faced death together. That's all.

Here, take this.

This...

(Wanfu Gold Store) What's this? Why the mystery?

Wanfu Gold Store.

Jinxiuyuan Embroidery Shop.

Jinling Spring Restaurant.

I've called you here to ask you

to help me collect some items from these places.

Collect some items?

What items?

Alright, I'll go now.

You rest well.

Hold on, hold on.

Yueru knows the capital better.

Wait for her to come with you.

Jinyuan wants me to go shopping with you?

Let me see.

What is it?

Let me see.

- Stop messing around. - Are you going to show me?

You won't show me? I'm taking out the whip.

Are you going to show me?

What's the whip for? Here, here, here.

Gold bracelets, gold earrings, and gold necklaces.

Why are you buying these?

You really don't see the point.

These items are clearly gifts for Mrs. Cai.

Scholar really cares

for his wife.

I can't be bothered with you.

The latest ones. You can take a look.

- Please wait a moment. - Miss,

we're here to pick up an order.

Please hold on a moment.

Our landlord will be right with you.

It's a good opportunity to see

if there are any new designs.

You don't need stuff meant for girls.

Why do I not need it?

This embroidery is really exquisite.

Look at this one.

It fits,

but the price is a bit...

What are you staring at?

It looks familiar.

I feel like I've seen it somewhere before.

Dear guests,

these are the embroidered shoes

prepared by the Lius for the Scholar's wife.

- Feel free to look around. - They are quite nice.

Where have I seen these before?

A gold necklace for the bond of good fortune.

A pair of gold earrings for the perfect date.

A pair of gold bracelets for the blessed couple.

They are really beautiful.

I'm here to give you both best wishes.

May you be a heavenly couple

and be happily married.

Landlord, you're mistaken.

This set was intended

for the young master and mistress of the Lius.

I'm sorry.

Sorry, my mistake.

We'll package these up for you right now.

Please wait a moment.

Alright, alright.

Dear guests.

Landlord, we're here for the Nu'er Hong Wine.

Please, have a seat over here.

Alright.

Let me tell you.

We suddenly

have a mysterious beauty here.

Do you know who she is?

No need to tell us.

Everyone knows.

It's Mrs. Cai of the Lius.

Everyone's guessing about her background

and her origins,

but nobody knows where she's from.

Except for me.

Then do tell us.

She's the Emperor's sister.

Stop making things up here.

She's not any princess.

She's a demon.

A demon?

No need to argue with a bunch of drunks.

It might affect your family's reputation.

You're the one talking nonsense.

You say she's not a demon.

Then why has the Scholar been getting weaker

by the day since marrying her?

I heard

she's a demon from the back mountain,

living by sucking the vitality of men.

You're all wrong.

I've seen Miss Cai Yi in Luoyang.

She's the top courtesan of Yingchun Brothel.

She and I go way back.

- Here, here. - Right, right.

Be gentle.

Stop fighting!

This...

What's going on here?

They got drunk

and tried to sneak away,

so we just stopped them.

Good.

Good. Thank you both.

Waiter, come down here.

Coming!

(Lizhao Residence)

Yi, we're back.

You're back.

Scholar,

I've brought your items back for you.

(Nu'er Hong Wine)

Thank you.

Jinyuan.

You two are really good together.

You two are naturally a match.

Newlyweds in harmony.

You could have this too.

Jinyuan, what are you saying?

I don't understand.

Right, Mrs. Scholar,

what exactly is the illness Scholar has?

Tell us. Maybe we can help.

I'm not well-versed in medicine,

unsure of the exact disease,

but I've learned some nourishing recipes

from my grandfather at home,

which can help alleviate his pain.

Honey, you're too modest.

Thanks to your medicine,

I've felt much better lately.

Go sit down.

Marrying you

is Jinyuan's good fortune.

Have some tea.

Honey, have some tea.

Honey, is this a new batch of flower tea?

You can taste it.

I vaguely remember

I've also been to a place full of flowers.

Is it you?

Xiaoyao?

There was also

a girl there.

What girl?

You mention a girl several times a day.

Have you taken a fancy to some girl?

I...

It doesn't matter who I fancy,

but I definitely won't fancy you, you savage girl.

Are you asking for a beating?

Alright, alright.

Alright.

Your relationship is really good.

- Who's good with her? - Who's good with him?

Alright, move aside and stand there.

Come on, come on,

I've already found a good match.

You two should also hurry up.

Honey, it's getting windy.

I'll go get you a cloak.

Yi, I'll go with you.

Okay.

Yueru,

I see you and Mr. Li...

We're just friends.

Yi, where do you pick herbs?

Tell me, and next time I'll help you.

No need to go recently.

I haven't used up the last batch I picked.

Yueru,

I know

Jinyuan likes you.

Yi, please don't misunderstand.

Jinyuan and I have only brotherly and sisterly affection for each other.

I have no improper thoughts towards him.

I'm not overthinking.

I just

feel sorry for him.

The affection of childhood friends

is indeed rare and precious.

Now that Jinyuan is unwell,

the one he can't let go of is you.

Yueru,

if you could settle down soon

and have someone by your side,

I think

Jinyuan could also feel more at ease.

Yi,

both you and Jinyuan are kind and considerate,

always thinking of others.

I believe

I will also find the perfect person for me

and be just like you two.

Jinyuan and I

are like

a butterfly and a flower.

The butterfly's life is short,

but it seeks to flutter around the most beautiful flowers,

witnessing the bloom

and withering.

In this life,

that would be enough for me.

It's a good thing that lovers get together.

But it's strange

that though we seem close,

neither of us can take a step forward.

I don't know

why exactly.

It's just not the right time yet.

I can tell

Mr. Li cares about you a lot.

Really?

Let's go.

She hopes Xiaoyao

and Yueru can be together.

Please

don't mention Miss Fairy

in front of them.

Li.

Scholar,

you look like you have something to say but are holding back.

Is there some secret you want to tell me?

Not really.

I've just been sick at home for so long.

Suddenly seeing you all

reminds me of the old days.

Then you better rest up.

When you're better,

we'll hit the road together,

and adventure in the martial world.

I'm afraid I can't.

What did you just say?

I mean

I'm a married man now.

It's not suitable to travel far.

Scholar,

I didn't expect

to hear such words from you.

Indeed, once you're caught up in love, heroism fades.

These items

were bought for your wife, right?

They are for you.

Why are you giving me these things?

I hope you use these as betrothed presents

to propose to Yueru.

You...

You like her, don't you?

I've already married the one destined for me.

I wouldn't dwell on the past.

I hope

you do the same.

Forget the past,

and start anew.

Start anew?

Cherish the one before you,

and don't miss out again.

Again?

Why do you say "again"?

Honey.

Put this on.

Alright.

Let's go see the flowers.

Let's rest in the room for a bit.

What's wrong?

You left for a while,

and you're not acting normal.

Nothing really.

Haven't you noticed?

Ever since Scholar fell ill, he's been acting weird.

You're the strangest one.

What's so strange about me?

Are you pretending to be confused?

Pretending?

Confused?

You talk so strangely here.

No, no, no.

I better hide.

I better hide.

Li Xiaoyao, you stop right there!

Stop, Li Xiaoyao!

Don't follow me anymore!

You stop!

(Shuimu Residence)

Tang Yu,

I remembered.

That persistent eagle

is very likely related to Bai Yue.

Right there by the Queen's statue in Yunmeng Marsh.

Do you remember?

First, we heard an eagle's cry,

and then Bai Yue suddenly appeared.

By this logic,

that eagle

must be sent by Bai Yue to monitor us.

I wondered why Bai Yue seemed so well-informed

about our movements.

I...

I can't remember.

But how does Bai Yue manage,

using just an eagle,

to spy and send messages?

A'nu.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Your wounds haven't healed.

I'll take you back to rest.

But I really feel...

Let's go.

Xiaoyao.

Xiaoyao.

Xiaoyao.

Do you remember me?

Xiaoyao.

Xiaoyao!

I clearly remember

you were covered in injuries.

How come they are gone now?

Ling'er...

How come it's just you guys coming back?

Did you find Miss Ling'er?

Who are you talking about?

Who exactly are you?

With such skill,

who could it be?

(Lizhao Residence)

Mrs. Liu,

the toxins

in your son's body are building up,

and this poison is no ordinary thing.

It seems demonic,

endangering his life.

What should we do then?

Physician Xue, please do your utmost to treat Jinyuan.

I'll write some prescriptions to stabilize the vital energy first.

Perhaps there might be a turnaround.

Alright, Physician Xue, just write the prescriptions,

and I'll do my best to prepare everything.

This medicine needs to be brewed by me personally.

Mrs. Liu,

please prepare a small kitchen for me.

All equipment must be brand new

and must not be tainted with any grease.

Alright, alright.

Someone,

follow Physician Xue to prepare.

Thank you, Mrs. Liu.

Please stay.

Tiannan,

thank you for bringing Physician Xue here to treat Jinyuan.

I don't know how to thank you enough.

We're all family here.

This child never causes trouble for anyone,

unlike that naughty girl.

Don't say that.

I think she's matured a lot since she came back this time.

Whenever she caused trouble, she would hide here.

This time

I came to bring her home.

If you take her back alone,

it might not work.

You might need to take them both back.

What?

Is she still mingling with that brat?

No way.

That boy has another woman in his heart.

My daughter shouldn't have to suffer this indignity.

But I see they get along quite well.

Mr. Li has not mentioned any other girl.

Jinyuan,

is this true?

Uncle,

in this life,

Li probably won't be concerned with Miss Zhao anymore.

Then I am relieved.

Auntie, Jinyuan.

Master Lin.

Dad, how can you just show up like this?

Auntie,

why didn't you tell me in advance?

If I hadn't come,

would you have completely forgotten about me?

We're all family.

Yueru, speak gently.

Yueru, you've been away from home for so long.

I've come to the capital with Physician Xue

to treat Jinyuan,

and afterward, you'll come home with me.

I don't want to go back.

Nonsense!

You promised me

that once you found Miss Zhao,

you would come home immediately.

What Miss Zhao?

Uncle,

I'm a bit tired.

You've had a long journey.

Why not go back to your room to rest first?

We can talk later.

Mother,

prepare some food and drink for Uncle and Physician Xue.

Rest assured. I will do it immediately.

Alright.

We'll do as Jinyuan says.

Li,

help me back to my room.

Alright.

Yueru.

Give me some money.

Go away, go away.

What's wrong with you? Why hit me?

Come see this.

You've broken my family heirloom.

You have to compensate me!

Sorry, I didn't mean to.

How much do you want?

How much do you have?

I don't have money,

but I do have a lot

of these heirloom bowls.

I can compensate you with as many as you want.

Kind sir, please be generous,

and give me some money.

Sir,

in these times,

this little money

can't even buy a block of tofu.

So, how much do you really want?

Look, I'm not just asking for your money for nothing.

If you're willing to give me

half the money you have on you,

I'll tell you a shocking secret.

How about that?

Let's hear it.

The son of Mr. Liu

married a gentle

and compliant wife recently, right?

But since getting married,

his health has worsened day by day.

So, everyone outside says,

she is a demon

who sucks the vital energy from people.

You're talking nonsense!

I saw it with my own eyes.

One night,

as I was passing by the back gate of the Lius' garden,

I saw Mrs. Cai fly out from the back garden

towards the forest,

almost as if she had wings on her back.

And there were a bunch of butterflies around her.

Here are the two coins I have.

Weren't you asking for half?

Here you go.

I...

I've really wasted my time.

It smells so good.

Yueru,

what were you and Uncle talking about just now?

What else could it be?

He just wants me to go back.

And what did you say?

I have more important things to do,

and if I'm to go back, it won't be now.

Uncle is just looking out for you.

Stop being childish.

I know.

Don't worry, Jinyuan.

The most important thing for you now is to recover.

You little rat, where have you sneaked off to again?

What do you mean by "sneaked off"?

I just couldn't stand the stuffiness here,

so I went for a stroll in the street.

Given the cold weather,

I've prepared some floral tea.

Mr. Li, have a few sips

to warm up.

Please, Mr. Li.

In all my years at Xiaoyao Inn,

I've never seen such delicate floral tea.

This peony is so well cared for.

Mrs. Scholar, it seems you're quite adept at planting and tending to flowers.

Mr. Li, you must be joking.

These peonies are just casually planted.

It's Jinyuan who loves and cares for the flowers.

He often tells me

the stories and origins of these flowers,

which is how I know there is much to learn about them.

You can grow them so well even casually?

That's really impressive.

It's just about caring for the flowers.

Cai Yi may not have learned floriculture,

but she understands the nature of flowers quite well.

After she came,

she cultivated many famous varieties of peonies.

When the flowers bloom,

the fragrance

fills the garden,

and colorful butterflies flutter about, just like a fairyland.

At this moment,

I truly understood

the delight of Zhuangzi's dream about the butterfly.

You've had a hard time lately.

Why are you peeking at my sister-in-law?

It's nothing.

I just think that Mrs. Scholar

knows a lot about plants and insects.

You think she's like you,

knowing nothing and being clumsy?

You're flattering me.

Let me add some more tea for you.

Miss Yueru and Mr. Li,

the meal is ready.

Mrs. Liu is calling you over.

Alright.

Jinyuan, Yi, we'll go ahead then.

Go ahead.

Where's my dad?

Your father went to meet friends in the capital.

You go ahead and eat.

Let's eat, Auntie.

Mrs. Yun,

where

is Mrs. Scholar from?

She's from Suzhou City.

Suzhou City?

Then you must be quite familiar.

I haven't met her.

She's so outstanding,

and you haven't even heard of her?

That's not strange.

It means she is a lady of a noble family,

seldom stepping out of the house.

Mrs. Yun,

how did Scholar and Mrs. Scholar

get married?

Why so many questions?

Just curious.

Cai Yi

was traveling with her family

when they were attacked by bandits.

She was the only one who fortuitously escaped.

Later, she ended up in the capital

and became a servant in our house.

So,

it sounds like Yi's experience is quite pitiable.

I never thought she could be such a perfect match for Jinyuan.

Ideally,

if Jinyuan were well,

they could

have had a happy life together.

- Auntie... - But...

Since Physician Xue is here,

Jinyuan is blessed by good fortune

and should recover soon.

Good child.

Today,

I've invited a Taoist priest from Sanqing Abbey

to our home to remove evil spirits.

It's time for him to arrive.

You go ahead and eat.

I need to go greet him.

With such skill,

who could it be?

Did Cai Yi ask you to pick herbs last night?

Li Xiaoyao, why do you keep asking about my sister-in-law?

What are you implying?

Come on.

Let's see how this Taoist priest

exorcises demons.

Don't go yet.

You haven't finished what you were saying.

♪A person asleep for a thousand years♪

♪Awakens from the decayed branches and leaves♪

♪It's the nightingale's melancholy sigh♪

♪Unraveling the spell♪

♪Who sealed the forgotten sword♪

♪Following the sound of flutes and horse hooves♪

♪To find you♪

♪The most glorious sacrifice♪

♪Is the fate of a hero♪

♪The moment the sword is swung, the heart weeps♪

♪To live is to prove♪

♪The trace of love's existence♪

♪Fire burns to birth a greater life♪

♪To kill is to sing praises♪

♪Of the splendor before destruction♪

♪Night is the wolf's profound eyes♪

♪Lonely waiting for dawn♪

♪Unable to see the future or the past♪

♪Can't distinguish the difference between life and death♪

♪Taking neither joy nor regret♪

♪Leaving this place♪

♪Dawn and crescent moon take turns♪

♪I've traveled through centuries♪

♪Just for you♪

♪Peach petals drifting♪

♪In this sorrowful scenery♪

♪Long sleeves can't sweep a lifetime of fights away♪

♪To live is to prove♪

♪The trace of love's existence♪

♪Fire burns to birth a greater life♪

♪To kill is to sing praises♪

♪Of the splendor before destruction♪

♪Night is the wolf's profound eyes♪

♪Lonely waiting for dawn♪