I remember that both of you used to be united as one.
It was very enviable.
Why do you seemed rather aloof now?
Chang An.
- Yes. - Remove your master's...
No.
Remove your former master's mask.
Let me take a look at her face.
I can do it on my own.
Don't move. Let Chang An do it.
Lift up her face.
I'm an narrow-minded person.
I couldn't bear to see disgusting things.
Chang An, why don't you help me take a closer look?
Find out what has happened to her face.
The left side of Master Mei's face...
is ruined.
What has it become?
I'm asking you a question!
Let me ask you.
Do you feel disgusted?
I don't feel disgusted.
Miss Wan Mei was my master.
We've been through life and death.
No matter what happens to her face...
she'll always be Miss Wan Mei.
Well...
are you willing to leave Master Liu Guang...
and return to serve under Wan Mei?
You're all empty words, cold and ruthless.
It's good too. This gets interesting.
It seems like Wan Mei will not go soft-hearted with what comes next.
Chang An.
You left Gui Hua City without permission.
- Do you admit your mistake? - I do.
Although Master Liu Guang pleaded for you...
we can't break torture chamber's rules.
Kneel on ice with cut knees.
I'm sure you're aware of that.
- I understand. - Execute the punishment at once.
Miss Wan Mei will personally see to it.
What does "kneel on ice with cut knees" mean?
Kneel on ice with cut knees...
It means I need to kneel on this thick layer of ice until it melts away.
If in between...
I got into the wrong posture and lose my consciousness...
I'll have to die.
It takes four to six hours for it to melt away.
There is a seat over there.
Master, you may take a seat first.
You may sleep if you feel sleepy.
I should take a look at the torture chamber.
This is odd.
The one in Ting Zhu Court hasn't come looking for Miss Wan Mei.
Is it because he's sure that I'll not kill her?
You're not going to kill her?
Although she failed her mission...
she has died once after all.
It doesn't count as breaking the rules if I don't kill her.
Why has your attitude changed out of a sudden?
Her face is disfigured and she has lost her martial arts too.
If I kill her now...
it's like pinching a small bug. There's no fun in it.
Besides, everyone can tell.
She and Chang An are in love.
I've thought about it.
Instead of tearing them apart...
it would be better to let them torture one another.
Didn't you say that she is like the girl I used to be?
So, let them experience the pain we used to have in a hundredfold.
You must be having the same thought, right?
Rest earlier.
I'll take a look at the torture chamber.
Why do you bother to go?
Leave them alone to confide in each other for a little longer.
You'll die losing so much blood.
I won't.
The ice can slow down my blood flow.
Someone has survived this punishment.
Get up and stop the bleeding.
There's no one else here.
I'll not tell the Lord of Torture Chamber.
You've been out there for some time.
You forgot that there are eyes in every corner of Gui Hua City.
I deserve this.
Master, take a seat.
Why do you deserve it?
Firstly, I failed to protect you.
Secondly, I didn't save you in time.
You became like this because of me.
Just right before Lan Ruo died in Bloody Lotus Cult,
he finally opened up to You Chan about his feelings for her.
If he could made things clear earlier...
things might not end up like this.
There are too many misunderstandings in this world,
because there's no clear expLanation.
So, I've thought about it.
I should listen to your expLanation.
What do you want me to say?
I want to know.
Why did you do that in Zhaixing Mansion?
It doesn't matter. What matters is that...
I didn't pick you over her.
Chang An.
Lift up your head and look at me.
I'll ask you once more.
Why?
You're from Li CLan.
You're the future emperor.
Everyone has his own specific vocation in life.
You have saved Master Mei.
From now on...
your life doesn't belong to yourself anymore.
I pledge you to commit yourself to shoulder the responsibilities.
Master Mei.
This is the end of our relation as master and servant.
But you made me a promise!
You said that you'll never let me down.
Wan Mei.
Master Mei.
We really can't be together.
Things that I've said and done wrong...
I can never fix them again.
So, you should hate me.
I deserve these punishments.
- You shouldn't promise me then! - I'll take back those words then.
I didn't come to Gui Hua City for you.
Those things that I promised you back then...
were awry in the first place.
Right now, I'm just turning back to the right way.
I'll never let you down.
I'll not let you die.
I always keep to my word.
No matter what she did, it's all about me.
I'll bear it for her.
Master.
He actually made it back.
He's still breathing.
He exhales more than the inhales.
He can survive the punishment.
Other than Xing Feng...
he's the second one to survive it.
- Bring him to my room. - Yes.
"Ru Se"
But you made me a promise!
You said that you'll never let me down.
Why do you always lie to me at the most critical time?
I hate you most.
I can't...
Tell me. I'm listening.
I didn't want to let you down.
But I can't.
You must have your own unspeakable reasons.
It must be a huge secret, right?
I can die.
But you must live.
Also...
Also, you've to stay away from me.
This is Gui Hua City's first urn of grape wine in this year, right?
Yes.
City Master knows that you like it.
So, she specially sent it to you.
Actually, I don't like to drink this wine.
I merely like its colour and fragrance.
It looks beautiful in the glass.
But it tastes sour.
But, since it looks nice...
it's fine too.
Master, you always have a good taste.
You must think that...
I like Chang An very much.
Chang An is smarter than me.
He's good looking too.
He's more loyal than you are.
He's devoted to his former master, Wan Mei,
and has fallen in love with her.
Master.
No need to remind me. I'm aware of it.
In Gui Hua City, this is a capital offence.
Master, you know what to do.
It's not that I like him.
But in my whole life...
no one has ever treated me with a sincere heart.
Looking at him...
is like looking at this glass of grape wine.
It's quite pretty.
Although it's a little sour...
I'm willing to drink it.
I don't care what you see or hear.
If I know you made a complaint at Chui Xing House,
you'll soon be buried under my grape shelf...
and be turned into compost for my grapes.
Yes.
Since Yue Qing Ya has set off to Nanjiang...
I have collected some information.
This is an illegal record of officials who have been tight with Yue Qing Ya.
This proves his subordinates' involvement in corruption,
and cruelty against the people.
All of these are irrelevant.
Aren't there any of Yue Qing Ya's own wrongdoings?
Yue Qing Ya is not greedy or lascivious.
Other than Zhaixing Mansion that collects information for him...
there's really not pointing at him.
Of course.
I can create one if you want it.
It's not the time yet.
His Majesty is a suspicious man and grand tutor holds great power.
The time will surely come.
What is this?
This is a letter written in blood by rank 6 official,
from Yangzhou to expose Yue Qing Ya's subordinates.
It's so long. He has quite a thick blood.
He's an eunuch's adoptive son.
But he's an upright person.
He's stubborn and unyielding just like the stone in the pit.
He's not afraid to die too.
Do you have other reasons for choosing him?
His adoptive father used to serve Empress Dowager for years.
He charmed the pants off her.
All right.
Get someone to back him up.
But, bear in mind not to be hasty.
Yes.
How's our earnings lately?
We have a negative cash flow.
We've used up almost all the gold that we previously obtained.
To do great things, money will always come first.
It's been a while since Han Xiu died.
It's about time for us to leverage on his salt business.
I'll scout for information tomorrow.
Is there anything else?
Wan Mei walked out safely from Chui Xing House.
City Master didn't punish her.
The cat will not kill the crippled mouse.
It will keep it for amusement.
What's your pLan for her then?
Does it matter?
Although you keep your promise...
and brought Wan Mei back alive...
you need to bear this in mind forever.
You're still indebted to her.
I know about all the things that you've done to her.
That includes pouring away the Sui Jin fragrance.
I'll not mention this to anyone.
You tried to trip your own people up.
You did it for the first time.
But I hope it would be the last.
Yes.
There's an order from Ting Zhu Court!
Di Sha, Wan Mei, take your order at Bi An Palace.
Master Mei, this is the end of our relation as master and servant.
Those things that I promised you back then were awry in the first place.
What's the matter?
Your master wants to get changed.
Are you going to stay on bed and play dead?
If you want to die,
the wound on your hand seems to be too shallow.
Greetings, prince.
I don't intend to die.
I accidentally cut it.
Remove your mask.
Look at me and talk.
Lift up your head and look at me.
I previously heard it from Yue Ying.
You looked at your face bleeding and festering boil in the mirror house.
Your current condition...
is much better compared to that time.
Perhaps, I'm feeling tired.
I don't know.
Why do I need to live and suffer so badly?
Perhaps, you've lost something more valuable than your face.
For instance, someone you love.
Pick a piece of jewellery for me.
Just this one?
You're dressed relaxingly.
One ornament suffices.
Anything more would turn into a nuisance.
Put it on for me.
You're not only good at martial arts.
You have a good taste too.
It's master's good aptitude.
Well, how am I as compared to Master Mei?
Can my appearance be compared to hers?
It's a shame.
No matter how pretty she was...
it's ruined now.
Since you need my help...
I've given you a chance just now.
You wouldn't even try to flatter me.
Both of you are two different people.
You're incomparable.
All right. Let's not get her involved.
If I have a way to cure her face...
are you willing to do anything?
Yes.
You came to Gui Hua City for Chang An?
No.
Then, do you still remember the reason you're here?
For survival.
This is not how I used to be.
For the sake of food...
I dare to fight with others.
No matter how hard I fell...
I would always get back on my feet.
Even if gods think that I'm poor...
and didn't want me to stay alive.
I would be hell-bent trying to survive.
What about now?
I've changed.
I don't even know...
why have I changed.
When I was at Bloody Lotus Cult...
I saw how protective Lan Ruo was over You Chan.
I recall that's how he was to me.
So...
No matter how wrong he was...
I should listen to his expLanation.
So, he didn't give you the expLanation that you need.
He said our relation as master and servant is over.
He wants me to forget him.
When I returned to my courtyard,
I wanted to haul that swing off the tree.
But I suddenly realized...
I'm a useless person now.
I couldn't even pull off the rope!
Suddenly...
I had no strength to stand up.
But you didn't come to Gui Hua City for him.
That's right.
It was for survival in the first place.
But, I only come to realize when I got here.
I need to go against my conscience to survive.
He gave me the hope and courage to persevere.
I don't know when did it start...
where he became the only one I could depend on.
Now that I've lost him.
What's left to keep me fighting?
Could I be fighting to ensure that my red parasol...
can be held up high in Bi An Palace?
Are you thinking about going to die?
If I'm going to live like a dead soul...
it's better to have a quick death.
Since you've made up your mind,
come with me then.
What's the matter? Liu Guang lusts for men.
You've been in Gui Hua City for quite some time.
You should know what this means.
Here's a bottle of floral water.
It moisturises and acts as insect repellent.
Apply it for me.
I used to have a shadow.
It was unfortunate that I even gave him a name.
I gave him a name.
He was called Yan Liu.
That's because he got a very effeminate manner.
He was very timid too.
Ten years ago...
I was as good looking as Master Mei.
I was easygoing and had better temperament than her.
So, this sissy started to become dominant.
He kept talking back to me.
One day, I went out on a mission with him.
We were trapped in a snow field and got lost.
The snow blinded his eyes.
But he still carried me out.
I merely lost two toes.
But he didn't pull through.
To find someone...
who treats us sincerely in our lives...
it's not easy.
I've never met one ever again.
Later on, I saw the second person who treated his master sincerely.
It's the Lord of Torture Chamber.
So, when City Master was in trouble...
I wasn't afraid to die.
I insisted to stay by her side.
I wasn't trying to protect her.
I didn't want to watch her and Xing Feng die.
You're the third person.
Master.
You've been in Jue Sha Court for some time.
This time, you sounded a little sincere in addressing me as master.
Gui Hua City is filled with female ghosts, isn't it?
Can I be comparable...
to that Master Mei of yours?
It's a shame...
for your good look.
Right.
Touch below the pillow.
Is something bulging out?
Back then, you were poisoned by Cha Luo.
You fell into the water and climbed back up.
You weren't as weak as you are now.
Do you want me to jump off from here?
I want you to stand right here.
See your true self.
Let's go.
That's where I'm taking you to.
Sit over here.
Back then, I gave you two blood bugs at Rebirth Pond.
I even told you that my eyes have recovered.
Do you still remember?
I do.
Would you think that...
I was blind since young?
I never dare to speculate anything about you.
Actually, my mother blinded me with smoke when I was fourteen.
I was in the prime of youth.
I was the Great Guardian who was once in the limelight.
She blinded me...
as that was the only way to keep me safe.
But I didn't think so at that time.
I was just like how you are now.
I just felt that...
if I could only live as a blind man...
I might as well die.
What happened then?
Then, my mother took me here.