Episode 8
Tan Er.
You're indeed on the same boat.
From now on, this thing is our secret code.
You should carry it with you all the time.
I noticed that you have taken a special liking to this item.
So, I always carry it with me.
Could it be that...
this thing is a time machine itself?
This thing is extremely mysterious.
I once disassembled it carefully...
and found out that it has an incredible internal structure.
There seems to be a hidden mechanism in it.
Does this time machine you mentioned...
refer to the hidden mechanism in it?
I knew it. There's a hidden mechanism.
Looks like...
you're quite well-versed in science fiction.
Tell me.
How is this thing going to take us away from this stupid place?
Does it depend on magnetic field,
gravitational wave...
or time and space bending?
Tan Er's suicide caused severe mental disorder.
I can't believe she's in this state now.
Don't worry, Tan Er.
I'd even sacrifice the position of a prince...
to take you away.
That's right.
If we can go home to see our parents...
and enjoy BBQ and spicy hot pot,
giving up the position of Eastern Yue's prince is worth it.
As the saying goes,
"encouragement is all we need in this colourful world".
My happiness is in your hands.
Everyone says...
you've gone insane.
But now, it seems to me that...
you've never forgotten our feelings for each other.
Tan Er is my woman.
Brother Yi Huai, please be respectful.
Brother Yi Huai!
If you yearn for a person who doesn't love you,
you'll surely be in pain.
But, even if you're in pain,
you cannot relieve the pain in your heart...
by hurting your own body!
Pan Er, you came at a bad time.
I'd like to be alone.
You're in agony every day.
Yet, Qu Tan Er is having the time of her life...
in Prince Lian Cheng's household!
She's having the men in the household...
wrapped around her finger!
Your sister is depending on someone else for a living...
and Mo Lian Cheng is pressuring her!
She's already having a hard time protecting herself!
You're her sister and yet, you believe in the rumours and make things worse!
This is unacceptable!
You've misunderstood me! I'm just trying to...
Say no more!
In this lifetime,
Tan Er is the only one I'll love.
Don't be wishful.
Go back.
Your Highness.
Mo Lian Cheng isn't taking action still?
After Prince Yi Huai visited Prince Lian Cheng early morning today,
Prince Lian Cheng did not meet His Majesty...
or take any action to get back at Prince Yi Huai.
In my opinion,
Prince Lian Cheng probably saw through our trick.
That's why he's not taking any action.
If Prince Lian Cheng...
really saw through our plan, we...
We must strike first.
Before he informs His Majesty of this,
we must do something to shame him in court.
Come.
Greetings, Your Highness.
Please stop, Your Highness.
This bottle might look ordinary,
but the liquid in it...
contains the eggs of the Demonic Blood Spirit.
It's extremely dangerous.
It's time...
we use Qu Pan Er.
Xiao Tan, stop brushing your teeth.
You've brushed your teeth more than 10 times.
If you don't stop now,
you'll bleed.
I'll only stop when the bristle falls off!
Otherwise, I can't get rid of Prince Lian Cheng's bad breath!
Why did Prince Lian Cheng...
do that all of a sudden?
We've been here for so many days.
Can't you tell?
He's in the final stage of schizophrenia!
If there's a torture tournament in Eastern Yue,
he'll definitely be the champion!
Xiao Tan.
Prince Yi Huai promised to take you away, right?
So, just bear with it for a while.
Don't mess up at a crucial time like this.
You're right. This gay best friend of mine...
won't break his promise like that guy.
Gay best friend?
Is this another secret code of love?
Actually, this schizophrenic prince...
reminds me of another person.
Screw it.
The name of that scoundrel is also Mo Lian Cheng!
It was because of him that I came to this stupid place!
Xiao Tan, do you want to die?
How can you say the prince's name?
It's not just the name.
Both of them are schizophrenic and they look exactly the same.
I should just write a science fiction novel.
I'll write about...
how the two of them work together...
to destroy the universe!
It'll definitely sell well.
Ms. Tan Er.
Prince Lian Cheng is preparing to...
head out for an excursion 2 hours later.
Mr. Liu Shang is unwell.
As such, he can't go with the prince.
As reward for serving cold tea that day,
the prince allows you to travel with him...
in the same carriage.
Please get ready.
I refuse to go!
Ms. Tan Er says she'll get ready right away!
She thanks the prince!
We end up walking instead of sitting in the carriage.
Never mind.
Forget about this schizophrenic prince.
I'll take it as that I'm travelling alone.
This place is a natural oxygen bar.
It's a shame if they don't build...
a luxury resort here.
Tan Er.
You're not allowed to be more than 3 feet away from me.
Why are you afraid of looking at me?
I'm not afraid of looking at you.
I can even walk while looking at you.
Watch out, Tan Er!
What trap is this?
Whatever trap it is,
once you fall into a trap, it's bad news.
Yu Hao is not stupid.
He'll surely come and rescue us very soon.
Are you hurt?
Did I crush you?
My chest feels tight.
I'm suddenly having breathing difficulty.
I'm sorry.
I'm not on diet lately.
Maybe I'm too heavy now.
I'll give you a massage.
Maybe it's a muscle strain.
His chest muscle is quite big.
It's as good as Mo Lian Cheng's.
I don't feel anything.
But, you seem to enjoy touching me.
This is no ordinary trap.
Ordinary people who fall into this trap...
will surely pee their pants.
If...
we can't get out of this hole,
what should we do?
But, I'm not an ordinary person.
Let me tell you something.
I used to have a competitor. His name is Li Yang.
In order to steal my client,
he locked me in the basement.
But,
it took me only 5 minutes...
to find the maintenance passage.
I climbed...
to the 8th floor straight away!
I climbed into the client's home directly.
I even took the opportunity to win that client over.
Looks like...
we've to think of something to save ourselves.
Alright. You'll get down...
and let me step on your back to climb out.
Once I get out, I'll find Yu Hao...
and get Yu Hao to save you.
I...
have a good idea.
Don't tell me you want to...
Higher.
What happened?
How did I fail?
You boasted that you're good at climbing.
Did you deliberately fail...
because you want to be alone with me?
Sir.
It definitely wasn't intentional.
Please give me one more chance.
Just one more.
I know.
It's because the opening of this hole is too slippery...
and the same goes for my hands.
Think about it.
All Olympic athletes...
need dry hands...
to complete their difficult stunts.
Qu Xiao Tan.
Make yourself proud.
Soil?
You don't understand, sir.
Rubbing soil on one's palm...
increases the friction.
When it comes to such knowledge,
a dirt-eating (poor) girl like me...
can be very confident.
Dirt-eating?
I don't really eat dirt.
It's just to ask for good luck.
Like this.
"Winner, winner, chicken dinner."
Sir.
Let's try again.
But this time,
you don't have to condescend and hold me.
You'll only need to stand here...
and let me borrow your strength.
Stop.
I...
shouldn't have listened to you.
The light-body technique...
is indeed a good way to make a girl's heart flutter.
It was so thrilling and exciting.
Thank you, sir.
Sir.
Fetch some water for Tan Er to wash her hands.
Yes.
Yu Hao.
You're so near.
Why didn't you save us...
when we fell into that trap?
Ms. Tan Er, you don't know.
This is an animal trap commonly found in forests.
The prince is very good at the light-body technique.
Of course he can get out easily.
But, you're not familiar with the terrains here.
While admiring the sceneries in the forest,
you should follow the prince closely.
I must say I'm impressed.
He's Big Big Wolf.
Yet, he pretended to be Pleasant Goat...
and even said something like,
"If we can't get out of this hole,
what should we do?"
I actually tried so hard to save you.
This isn't an animal trap.
This is...
the bane of my life!
A true man does not stand beside a collapsing wall...
and more importantly, outside of someone else's door or window.
Stupid brat.
You're right.
You were practising non-stop in this room...
and I was worried about getting hurt by your sword.
That's why I stood and waited outside for so long.
Where's your mask?
Also, you seemed very angry...
when you were practising.
Was your identity exposed?
You're overthinking.
I'll quit guessing.
I've no time for a guessing game.
I came to deliver your medicine to you.
Yet, you're so cold towards me.
I'm warning you.
The medicine you need...
is getting harder and harder to make.
If you want to continue to stay in Eastern Yue,
I suggest that...
you leave the other you quickly.
You must stay away from the court's conflicts...
to protect yourself.
I am...
by no means scaring you.
Can you take my advice?
If you can understand the pros and cons earlier...
and stop trying to change fate so stubbornly,
I can help you to find a secluded place...
for you to stay away from the pain of the forbidden act forever.
You can stay in this world and look for the Soul Suppressing Orb with me.
Won't it be fun?
What do you think?
I appreciate your kind offer.
But...
You're such a fool.
You just don't understand.
I'm not staying for dinner.
I didn't choose to stay here...
to protect myself.
If I don't stay near Tan Er,
once someone learns that...
she's the destined master of the Soul Suppressing Orb,
the consequences will be very serious.
But, how the other me feels towards Tan Er...
is a feeling I can't be more familiar with.
Because he's the me from back then.
Love once begun...
will never end.
Tomorrow is my father's birthday.
I will present this painting entitled "Boundless Land" as birthday gift.
I entrust this painting with you.
If it is damaged, even in the slightest,
you can't even pay for it with your life.
What painting is this?
Is it really so precious?
My presentation of birthday gift is a very important matter.
Inform Mr. Liu Shang that...
he shall enter the palace with me tomorrow.
Okay.
Don't worry, sir.
I won't disappoint you.
The gifts for His Majesty are very important.
Please check carefully.
Yes.
I can't believe the emperor receives so many presents for his birthday.
Moreover,
these are probably extremely valuable and rare items.
If I can take two,
I'll be rich.
This is the birthday gift from Prince Lian Cheng.
Yes.
Today, we wish Your Majesty a blessed birthday with this dance.
The grand hall is filled with blessings and good fortune.
Your Majesty's grace shall be remembered forever.
Now let us raise our cups and celebrate this moment together.
Long live Your Majesty!
I wish you longevity, father.
This sword is made of the thousand-year meteoric iron.
Its name is Longyin.
It means that you will be fit and powerful across all lands,
making Eastern Yue proud and protecting the nation for ages.
I like this sword very much.
You shall be rewarded.
Thank you, father.
The eighth prince, Mo Lian Cheng, may present his birthday gift now!
I wish you good fortune and longevity, father.
I present this painting entitled "Boundless Land"...
-which symbolizes... -How bold of you.
Are you saying that His Majesty needs to...
claim his own land from you?
Your Majesty is my emperor and more importantly, my father.
I am extremely fortunate to be able to serve as Your Majesty's loyal subject.
I'm willing to spend my entire life...
protecting the boundless land of Eastern Yue for you, my father.
Cheng Er, your loyalty...
moves me deeply.
What a wonderful painting.
-Your Majesty! -Your Majesty!
-Father! -Father!
-Your Majesty! -Father!
Be careful, Your Majesty!
I'm afraid something is wrong with this painting.
There's poison on this painting!
Protect His Majesty!
The imperial physician! Get the imperial physician!
Father.
Prince Lian Cheng, you spoke vehemently...
in order to deceive His Majesty.
Guards!
Arrest Prince Lian Cheng and the witch that presented the painting!
I deserve death.
I really cannot identify this poison.
My father is affected by a fatal poison.
What are you trying to do?
Your Majesty.
The removal of the poison is a very serious matter.
Please allow me to clear the poison for you.
Huai Er, let him come up.
Father.
Please bear with it.
Only fire can remove this poison.
Father is severely poisoned.
For father,
I must endure the pain of the forbidden act.
Your Majesty.
The poison has been entirely forced out.
Please rest assured.
Your Majesty, the poison on the scroll painting...
is called the Demonic Blood Spirit.
This poison devours blood...
and carries a deadly poison.
Once in contact with human skin,
it will enter the body...
to devour one's blood and bone marrow.
It can kill within 30 minutes.
Prince Lian Cheng.
Your advisor has come clean.
What else do you have to say?
Your Majesty, please let me explain.
This poison came from the southwestern border.
It's extremely rare.
Apart from fire,
it can also be suppressed with arsenolite.
As such, the container for this poison...
is normally...
coated with a thick layer of arsenolite...
to seal the poison.
And arsenolite turns black when in contact with lye.
Your Majesty.
Please grant me half a jar of lye.
If we let all who handled the birthday gifts in the palace...
dip their hands into the lye,
the culprit will be caught on the spot.
I approve.
Thank you, Your Majesty.