"Ashes of Love"
"Episode 34"
What should I do?
It's been a day.
Jin Mi.
Do you know?
I had this silk robe...
made for you when you first entered the villa.
From time to time,
I would alter it according to my observation of your body shape.
It's been altered 10 times now.
Because...
Because I was worried that it wouldn't fit you.
I'm surprised...
I'm surprised that it fits you so well.
I have to say I have a good eye, right?
Only thing is, I've never done make up for girls before.
If I end up making you look bad,
please don't get mad.
To me,
you look the best...
without make-up.
But today...
is our big day.
Please bear with me.
Okay?
After we get married...
My Lord.
There's...
There's a letter on the table.
Pass it to the Prime Minister.
My Lord!
"The King's Tomb"
This wine...
was prepared for a funerary like you.
But now...
our roles have been reversed.
In the end, you broke your promise.
But I can't break mine.
I will do everything that I've promised you.
Never wished to get into dispute,
but things never go my way.
The flower in my heart wilts away...
and I can never turn back time.
Memories come and go,
but nothing hurts my heart of steel.
My only hope is a life with no regrets...
where I drift away with the flowers.
A bottle of wine...
You can't drink this...
matrimonial wine.
As your husband, I'll drink it for you.
It's not too bad.
After all, I've been tortured by you for so long.
This lifetime and this life...
won't make any difference.
Looking from here, you do look like a crow.
Why don't I call you Crow from now on?
Crow! Why are you here!
My Lord, you're such a pervert!
My Lord, please be respectful.
- After all, I look... - Ugly and unpoised?
I couldn't care less.
Wait for my return,
I'll make you my queen.
Thank you.
Because of you, for the first time in my insignificant life...
I realise what it means to be alive.
I know what you would say.
As the king of a country,
how could I selfishly abandon the Kingdom of Huai Wu.
Don't you worry.
I've already gotten it all sorted out.
My nephew Yuan Xi...
is smarter and braver than the rest.
The Prime Minister will assist him to take the throne.
Kingdom of Huai Wu will be in good hands.
I just never pictured that I'd...
be burying myself with you.
I am content.
Let's get drunk again when the flowers bloom.
I hope these memories never fade.
As I reminisce on the bits and pieces of our love.
I guess now...
you're finally my ugly wife.
But...
I've never seen such a beautiful ugly wife.
As I reminisce on the bits and pieces of our love.
A bottle of wine, a body covered in dirt.
Memories come back and forth, still I have no regrets.
The memory of life and death carved deep in my heart.
As I reminisce on the bits and pieces of our love.
You can always rely on me.
You...
there's nothing you won't do, is there?
From now on, take good care of me.
Your Highness.
Fairy Jin Mi, you are truly a talent of Heaven Realm.
Your journey of redemption...
had far exceeded my calculations.
No need for explanations.
I doubt you could've calculated so many unfortunate events.
Your Highness, I'm in awe...
of your heart of gold and outstanding intelligence.
Heavenly Emperor and Empress have been long awaiting...
your arrival in the palace.
Please go on.
What's the matter?
Nothing.
It just never occurred to me that Qiang Huo was Rou Rou.
What caused Rou Rou to lose her primordial spirit?
Don't worry.
I'll get to the bottom of this.
Xu Feng! Jin Mi!
- You're back! - Fox fairy.
I just saw what happened to the two of you on earth...
through the Mortal Realm Mirror.
It was truly challenging and unbelievably heart-breaking.
My dear Xu Feng, your infatuation...
is remarkably unparalleled.
Even this little heart of mine skipped a few beats.
Xu Feng,
you did indeed put to good use all the things that I've taught you.
I am truly happy for you.
Oh right.
If I were to write your story...
into a script.
It'd definitely be a hit in the six realms!
Am I right, Yuanji?
Why don't we go in first?
Let's not keep the Heavenly Emperor and Empress waiting.
Oh right, Xu Feng.
Heavenly Emperor was displeased to find that you secretly went to earth.
Don't say I didn't warn you.
You better behave when you see his majesty later.
Got it.
Your Majesty, the Dong Ting Lake scandal is no minor violation.
Su Li is a bold rebel.
She intended to let his own son,
Night Immortal take the throne.
Whereas Water Immortal has kept Su Li hidden for thousands of years.
He must have treachery.
Night Immortal must be somewhat involved.
Water Immortal may have been wrong,
but he must've pitied the lonely Su Li.
That's why he kept her at the bottom of Dong Ting Lake.
Water Immortal hardly leaves home.
Everyone in Heaven knows.
How could he have been an accomplice to Su Li?
What's more absurd is...
Night Immortal just found out...
that his mother had been living under Dong Ting Lake.
Heavenly Empress, don't jump into conclusions.
Rat Immortal is the proof of their collusion!
Enough.
Now that Su Li is dead.
I'd rather not dig into the past.
Water Immortal is the cornerstone of Heaven.
Night Immortal is my own son.
I trust them.
Heavenly Empress, stop giving baseless accusations.
I'd rather our royal family not become a joke to the people.
Enough already.
Having Water Immortal in Heaven...
is a true privilege.
How can we forsake the greater good over some petty things?
Do you think that I...
don't worry there might be treachery between them?
I plan to get to the bottom of it,
before making a decision.
That's because you weren't there...
when I was dealing with Su Li,
Run Yu wanted to eat me alive.
He wasn't one bit grateful for my many years of care for him.
He doesn't care about our mother-son relationship at all.
This is all thanks to you...
for leaving so much trouble.
Enough.
It's all in the past, let it go.
Fire Immortal has arrived.
Greetings, Heavenly Emperor, Heavenly Empress.
Greetings my father, mother.
Welcome back.
You must have suffered in the human's world.
As the saying goes, honing gives a sharp edge to a sword.
Bitter cold gives the plum blossom its fragrance.
Redemption may be tough,
but it's all for your eventual greatness.
Yes.
The daughter is back, but what about Water Immortal?
Water Immortal, Wind Immortal have arrived.
Father!
- Mi Er. - Father.
- Aunt Lin Xiu. - Mi Er.
Greetings, Heavenly Emperor, Heavenly Empress.
Jin Mi has suffered quite a bit in a redemption as human.
It's time for her to take her place as the Flora Immortal.
Your Majesty, Jin Mi may have returned...
but her fate was changed,
she has yet to experience the most tragic sorrow among the 7 sorrows,
she has failed her redemption.
She has no right to return to the Heaven Realm...
to become Flora Immortal.
According to law,
Jin Mi should once more return as human,
to experience the 7 sorrows before she can be an Immortal.
The reason for the change of fate in Jin Mi's redemption...
is because an Immortal went down to earth...
and altered Jin Mi's fate.
Water Immortal, what are you trying to say?
For the sake of justice,
Fire Immortal should be questioned.
I have selfishly leaped into the Wheel of Karma and Fortune.
I have disrupted Jin Mi's fate, so I should be the one to blame.
It had nothing to do with Immortal Jin Mi.
I hope Your Majesty will keep your word...
and let Jin Mi become an immortal.
Please Your Majesty,
punish me for my wrongs.
Xu Feng, as Fire Immortal...
you've violated the law.
Therefore, according to law, I hereby punish you to isolation.
For half a month,
you shall be banned from leaving Qi Wu Palace.
Yes.
As for Jin Mi...
Fairy Jin Mi's failure in redemption is a fact.
If she forcefully becomes an immortal...
I'm afraid, that is against the laws of Heaven.
Immortal Yuanji.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Jin Mi's redemption as a human...
may have lacked 1 sorrow,
but she has gone through many sufferings.
If she were to transcend into immortality...
will it affect the astrology signs?
According to the laws of Heaven,
Fairy Jin Mi indeed has failed her redemption.
Yuanji, don't put foot in your mouth.
However, I have just carefully deduced.
Though Fairy Jin Mi's redemption...
may not be complete,
the pain that she has experienced were all great sorrows.
She has used her primordial spirit to attain purification.
If she were to transcend into immortality,
I believe there will be no harm to the gods.
Neither will it negatively affect the Heaven Realm.
Very well then.
Your Majesty, this is an important thing that will affect the 6 realms!
Jin Mi.
I hereby announce...
you are now fit to transcend into immortality.
And as so,
you shall be the new Flora Immortal.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
However, all these years...
Chief Zhang has kept Flora Realm in good shape.
Also, I am playful and inexperienced.
İf I were to become Flora Immortal,
I fear I might have to forever guard Flora Realm.
I would much rather prefer being my father's side...
and spend time with my father.
I hope Your Majesty will grant my request.
Jin Mi, are you firm on...
not becoming Flora Immortal?
It's fine.
You are still very young,
it's not too late to become a Flora Immortal...
after you get married and settle down.
Speaking of which,
we should set the date for Run Yu and Jin Mi's wedding.
- Your Majesty. - Father.
Your Majesty.
Jin Mi has used up quite some energy in her redemption.
Not to mention, she's just become Immortal.
She should take some time and rest.
Besides, in my redemption...
my best friend from Flora Realm died while trying to save me.
So right now, I'm not ready for a wedding.
I'd like to find the culprit behind it and take revenge in her name.
I can't believe this has happened.
Rest assured,
I will get to the bottom of it.
However, this does not affect the wedding.
It's important to get ready for your wedding.
All right.
Pick a good date, 3 months from now.
Jin Mi and Run Yu will have their wedding then.
How can this be?
What about my poor Xu Feng?
All right then.
You may all return now.
Your Majesty, I shall be going too.
Water Immortal.
Stay for a while.
I have something to discuss with you.
Your Majesty, to what do I owe this honour?
Nothing important. I just wanted to let you know,
I trust you with all my heart.
You and I have known each other forever,
we are like brothers.
Not to mention, our children are about to get married.
In the future, we have to help each other out.
Of course.
How could you miss the perfect chance?
What are you good for?
For my incompetence, Heavenly Empress, please punish me.
Punish? What good will that do now!
Forget it.
Get Sui He up here.
Yes.
Your Highness.
Your Highness, you're back.
Your Highness, welcome back.
Your Highness, Fairy Jin Mi...
No, wait.
Immortal Jin Mi. Before she went to earth,
she buried osmanthus wine by the Lake Liu Zi.
Shall I go fetch it, Your Highness?
No need.
Just prepare some light food and drinks.
Yes, Your Highness.
- Moon Immortal. - These kids have no sense of respect.
Xu Feng, you can't be so lenient with them.
At least give them a good lesson,
so they'll be as mature as Liao Yuan.
Greetings, uncle.
Speaking of Liao Yuan,
I'd like to know why Liao Yuan went to earth?
- Xu Feng! - Your Highness!
Liao Yuan.
It must be because Liao Yuan was worried about you.
So he went down with you.
Liao Yuan is a loyal man.
He has my respect.
I'm now forbidden to leave Qi Wu Palace.
I'd like to ask you for a favour.
Uncle, could you please...
go get Liao Yuan back from earth?
Sure, you can count on me.
Look at how forgetful I am,
I almost forgot why I came here.
Xu Feng, Jin Mi's wedding date is already set.
What do you plan to do?
I'll think of a plan.
I won't let Jin Mi be unhappily married.
You need not worry yourself.
You never let me down, Xu Feng.
Now, I'm at ease.
I'll go get Liao Yuan back now.
Thank you, uncle.
Feel free to look around, Mi Er.
Mi Er,
you've just come back from your redemption,
just stay in Luo Xiang Mansion today.
I will let you know if there're updates about Rou Rou.
This room is prepared by your father.
He thought that you should have a room now as you've attained immortality.
I didn't know that you'll come back early.
So I've prepared your room in a haste.
I like it very much, Aunt Lin Xiu.
Thank you.
Thank you, father.
Jin Mi had attained immortality,
her wedding date with the first prince is fixed.
It's double happiness.
But why do you look sullen and unhappy?
Are you...
worried about what happened between Jin Mi...
and the second prince in the mortal Realm?
Yes.
What the second prince did was really rash this time.
Gossips will be inevitable.
But I believe that Jin Mi is a sensible child.
Besides,
she and the first prince were mutually in love.
After a few moments, she will come to know that...
what had happened between both of them in the mortal world...
was just a vague dream.
After she thinks carefully,
she will make the right choice.
I hope so.
Jin Mi still doesn't know that...
the Heavenly Empress is her mother's murderer.
If they stay together,
with Jin Mi's temper,
she will never know how to face it.
It's better to not let her know about this.
Let's see what's her decision.
No way.
It's too much killing.
Your Majesty.
Are you still in love with that fiend?
There's no such thing.
Stop recalling the past, Empress.
But that fiend's hands have reached the Empyrean Heaven.
She instigated the Rat Immortal...
to kill Xu Feng when he was undergoing Nirvana.
After the battle by Dong Ting Lake,
I found out that she had tens of thousands of men under her reign...
in order to overthrow us.
This is frightening.
Su Li was unforgivable,
but exterminating the entire tribe is way too heavy for a punishment.
If so, where will our reputation go?
Don't forget about this, Your Majesty.
The entire dragonfish tribe was perished a few thousand years ago,
Su Li was the only survivor.
Just these thousand years,
she had caused such chaos here.
If you take pity on them...
and spare the lives of Dong Ting,
there will be 30,000 of Su Li.
Don't forget about this too, Your Majesty.
Su Li's biological child...
is here by our side.
If they collaborate from within...
Run Yu grew up under my care since his was a child.
You know his temperament best.
He might be innocent, but his intentions aren't.
Your Majesty should understand,
ambitions can be nurtured.
As long as the conditions are in their favour.
If Your Majesty wants to protect your two sons,
then you should make a decision...
to impede a future disaster.
I should've supported you...
since you're sharing my burden.
But the Heaven Realm has been in peace for so long,
heavy punishments will cause other people's judgement.
Your Majesty doesn't have to do it yourself,
just leave this to me.
I'm just worried that...
doing this...
will tarnish your reputation.
For our two sons...
and for the reputation we've stood for 10,000 years,
I will be the bad guy for once.
I understand.
Xu Feng,
I will impede all future disasters for you.
"In Memory of Immortal Su Li"
Your Highness.
You're just in time.
Summon Li Er and Yan You...
to pray to mother.
They've been captured by the Divine Army.
What?
Heavenly Empress is going to punish 30,000 residents of Dong Ting Lake.
When is it?
Seems that Thunder God and Lightning Goddess have received orders.
Father!
There are 30,000 lives in Dong Ting Lake.
They are all innocent!
Since my Mo...
Since Su Li had perished,
the Heavenly Empress is going too far.
I beg you, please save them.
I'm willing to be their guarantor.
They will not create havoc in the future.
Heavenly Empress is just going with the Heaven's will.
It's unforgivable that Su Li attempted treason.
She should be punished accordingly.
It's just that it's a heavy massacre.
I can't bear to do it.
The Heavenly Empress intends to do it for me.
I have no reason to reject her offer.
You are my eldest son...
you shouldn't ignore the laws.
- But father... - All right.
Go back.
Thunder God and Lighting Goddess are not on the execution grounds...
but here in the Highest Palace.
Seems that the person that you want to punish...
is actually me.
The 30,000 survivors in Dong Ting Lake...
are to be punished severely.
But who are they working for?
Shouldn't you be punished along with them?
They are innocent lives who can't fight back.
Please spare their lives, mother.
Mother?
Who was the one who said that...
he would kill me and avenge his mother?
The Night Immortal back then was so valiant.
So tyrannical.
What's with today?
You're not so strong-willed anymore.
It's all my fault.
Just punish me instead, mother.
But that 30,000 lives of the Dong Ting water tribe are innocent.
Those 30,000 remnants and your mother...
harbour ill-will and attempt treason.
They want to overthrow Heaven Realm, they deserve to die.
Law does not punish the heart but the actions.
Even if my mother harboured ill-will,
she never rose an army before.
- It was you who... - Shut up!
You harmed Xu Feng, kept a secret army...
and attempt treason.
Your crimes have brought you death!
I should've slayed you then.
Yes.
It's my fault.
Please spare them, Mother.
Night Immortal.
What did you do wrong?
Big brother.
Li Er!
Yan You!
Mother!
Thunder God, Lightning Goddess.
What should we do with Su Li's accomplices?
Based on the laws, they'll be killed by Thunder and Lightning Punishment.
Good.
- Execute them! - Wait!
It's my fault.
I'm defiant.
I've dishonoured you, mother.
But...
But my mother is now dead.
They can't do anything anymore.
I plead for your understanding, mother.
Please let them go.
I really want to see...
if you're really that kind and benevolent...
or it's just an expression.
Su Li is unforgivable for harming Xu Feng.
She deserves to be punished.
Yes or no?
Yes.
Run Yu, you jerk!
Godmother has been missing you for so many years!
You are really not worthy of being her son!
And are you pleading now as the Night Immortal...
or the representative of those sinful Dong Ting remnants...
or the dragonfish tribe's only orphan?
I...
Godmother had never acknowledged you as her son!
Hurry and leave!
Yan You!
A son should pay for his mother's crimes.
I will repay what my mother did.
Please don't vent your anger on others, mother.
Fine.
I'm a reasonable person.
I have two choices for you.
Either you sever ties with the Dong Ting remnants...
and punish them on your own,
or bear the punishment on behalf of them...
to atone for your mother's sins.