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♫ Unwilling to take part in something improper, how could I predict things would turn out against my wishes? ♫
♫ The flower in center of my heart has withered, time cannot turn itself back. ♫
♫ My memories are whirling and twirling, the pain is only in the depths of my heart. ♫
♫ My only wish is to live without regrets, and fly far away with the flowers’ fragrance. ♫
♫ A bottle of rice wine, a body covered in dust and ashes. ♫
♫ Memories go back and forth, a life without regrets. ♫
♫ From spring to autumn, life comes and goes. Is it right to be vain? ♫
♫ I’m waiting for the flowers to return and bloom again, intoxicating me. ♫
♫ Sincerely hoping that my lifespan is no longer withering away ♫
♫ I’m waiting for the flowers to return and bloom again, intoxicating me. ♫
♫ Sincerely hoping that my lifespan is no longer withering away ♫
♫ I want to go back to savor the aftertaste of the wine again. ♫
♫ In my memories, life comes and goes. I realize clearly in my heart. ♫
♫ I want to go back to savor the aftertaste of the wine again. ♫
Ashes of Love
Episode 23
Who are you really?
How come you used your spiritual energy to save me?
Stop right there!
Soul-Destroying Arrow?
Mu Ci?
Princess, you recognized the wrong person.
Remove your mask and face me with your true appearance.
We are not of the same path. No need to meet.
Why then are you carrying the Soul-Destroying Arrow and why did you trespass into Beiyuan Mountain Villa?
Are you targeting Xu Feng? Do you know the consequence of destroying his primordial spirit?
Mu Ci, I know that it's you.
Your move earlier was exactly the same as before.
Princess, you'd better just take good care of yourself.
Mu Ci!
Mu Ci, come out!
Mu Ci, come out! Come out and face me!
Why must you pretend to not know me?
How come it's like this? How could...
Return my memory!
Mu Ci!
Give it back to me...
[ Liu Ying ]
Why did you ask me to come here?
You gave me a gift that I really loved.
Of course, I should give you something in return.
Look.
A heart?
Now, I'm giving you my heart.
You must keep it well.
Okay.
I promise you that I'll keep it at a place closest to my heart,
until the last moment of my life. Okay?
Sorry.
I went back on my word.
Your Majesty, what's wrong with you today?
Chest tightness. Shortness of breath.
Based on this pulse,
his breathing is quite very stable.
Did you find anything wrong?
If Your Majesty is feeling chest tightness and shortness of breath,
I'll go make you a tonic
to nourish your heart and lungs. I guarantee that after taking it, your breathing will become smooth and unhindered.
Today, not only do I feel stuffed in my chest and has breathing difficulty,
I'm having a splitting headache too.
How come he's making things difficult on me again?
There is nothing wrong with this pulse.
Were you able to diagnose anything?
Your Majesty has been tiring yourself on state affairs these past days. You are too exhausted.
Let's do this, I'll prescribe you a nerve-calming medicine.
I guarantee that it can resolve your headache.
Today, not only do I have chest tightness, difficulty of breathing,
and a splitting headache, my appetite is also poor
and I can't sleep.
How come he keeps giving me difficult problems every day?
This pulse is clearly very good.
Did you find anything wrong with me?
May I ask when Your Majesty's symptoms started and how long has it been going on?
When I don't see you, it will always be like that.
When I see you, it will slowly diminish.
I heard that the medical skills of the Sacred Healer Tribe are unrivaled in this world.
As the Saintess of the tribe, and after staying in my manor for several days,
you still haven't diagnosed what my illness is.
You keep giving me useless medicines to brush me off.
Don't you feel embarrassed?
Forgive me for being slow-witted. May Your Majesty please give me a few more days.
I surely can cure your stubborn illness.
Could King Yi haveyearning syndrome? (T/N symptoms of being lovesick)
How is that possible?
That King Yi hasn't even seen my face.
If he's lovesick, he must be missing some other person.
That's right.
Could it be this King Yi keeps yearning for someone, that's why he developed the syndrome?
As I told you, you're not getting the essence of the skills you're learning.
Let me ask you, which medical book has ever mentioned "yearning syndrome"?
Go... Go and look for more books.
If we're unable to cure King Yi, we all will get in trouble.
Got it.
Quickly go.
Lovesickness?
[ Beiyuan Mountain Villa ]
I heard that these past few days, His Majesty has kept asking for that Saintess of the Sacred Healer Tribe every three to five days.
She would stay for a long time in his chambers. Before, when Lady Sui He came,
His Majesty would drive her away just after a few words.
Looks like His Majesty treats this Saintess in a very different manner.
Indeed. His Majesty is really concerned about that Saintess.
Look at how the recent fresh fruits being delivered to us get to be delivered to that Saintess' place every day.
Could it be that His Majesty has feelings for that Saintess?
This is Beiyuan Mountain Villa.
There are some words that you mustn't casually say. Let's go.
Saintess.
Marquis Nanping asked me to deliver that to you.
Hope Saintess can properly answer the questions written on it.
At this time five days from now, I will come to get your reply letter.
What are you thinking?
Qiang Huo, it's you. I'm not thinking of anything.
Jin Mi, when you checked King Yi's pulse, is there any life-threatening danger?
Since that's the case, why don't we just quickly go back?
Although His Majesty's life is not in danger, it's true that he's not feeling well.
Since we're here, how could we go back without curing him?
If we're unable to diagnose his illness, won't that bring shame to our Sacred Healer Tribe?
Moreover, if we don't nurse his health well,
I still have to be buried with him eventually.
Am I not right?
You said that Cousin frequently called for that Saintess to his chambers and she would stay there for a long time?
People in his manor are all saying that His Majesty is very concerned
about that Saintess, treats her very differently.
Cousin has been unwell these past days.
The medical skills of the Sacred Healer Tribe are unrivaled in this world.
That Saintess is focused on diagnosing and treating Cousin, so there's nothing wrong for her to stay in his room for a long time.
Don't make random guesses like them.
Yes.
Oh, right. Do you know the name of that Saintess?
It seems to be Jin Mi.
Jin Mi?
Looks like Your Majesty's appetite these past days has been good.
That's right. But you mustn't let Jin...
don't let the Saintess know about it.
Or else, this act will be in vain.
Talking about the Saintess, she hasn't been touching the food delivered to her these past days.
Did it not suit her taste?
According to her maid attendant, the Saintess is sick.
I fear that she won't be able to come today.
Why didn't you tell me earlier?
That day, the wind was strong. I told you to not sit in the garden for so long, yet you wouldn't listen.
Now, really great.
Here. Drink the medicine. Quickly recover.
I, Healer Qiang Huo from Sacred Healer Tribe—
How did she get sick?
Replying to King Yi, Saintess just has a cold.
After taking medicines and resting for a few days, she'll be fine. There's no grave danger.
It's already been two days. How come she's not yet well?
Aren't you all from the Sacred Healer Tribe? How come you can't treat such a minor illness?
This King Yi, how come he's so angry?
Could it be that he's angry because I can't examine him today?
But today, he seems to be in high spirit.
- Leave. - Yes.
- Your Majesty, I— - No need.
I'm allowing you to not greet me anymore from now on.
So handsome and so warm and caring.
His future queen is really very lucky.
I can do it by myself.
My grapes are all sweet.
Xu Feng, since little, I've always yielded to you.
But Jin Mi, I will never yield.
Jin Mi...
Who could this Saintess be?
Who are you?
Greetings to Princess Sui He.
Princess?
I was ordered by Heavenly Empress to open Your Highness' immortal memory.
What immortal memory?
What nonsense are you speaking?
- Forgive me. - You!
Don't come near me!
Do you know who my cousin is?
You bold, insolent man, I will kill you!
That must be the Soul-Destroying Arrow that godmother is talking about.
Who really is that man?
He's so hard to defeat.
Qiang Huo, why are you up so early?
Your Majesty.
Have you recovered from your cold? I'm still waiting for you to treat my illness.
I have fully recovered. Thank you for being concerned.
Your Majesty, do you recently still feel symptoms of chest tightness, difficulty of breathing,
splitting headache, and poor appetite?
How about you examine me again?
He's smiling in such a spring breeze-like genial manner.
Looks like he's in a good mood today.
Yesterday, when he came, he was striding jubilantly and his face was flushed.
Presently, his breathing is regular and he is in glowing spirit.
He really isn't as weak as he says.
I'm slow-witted.
Your Majesty's pulse is very strong and stable.
Although the chest tightness, difficult of breathing,
splitting headache, poor appetite, and insomnia that I mentioned before
were a bit exaggerated,
I indeed developed these symptoms before.
As the Saintess of the Sacred Healer Tribe, you still don't know the diagnosis?
Your Majesty, I...
You lacked experience. It's not your fault.
Usual medical books will also have no record about my illness.
Your Majesty, in my opinion,
your pulse...
looks like...lovesickness.
You...are you sure?
Yes. Looks like...
that lady is your effective medicine.
Let me ask you.
Do you wish that I'm sick or healthy?
Your Majesty, what do you mean by those words?
Of course, I wish that you're healthy and will live longer.
Come...newly-ground sesame-seed paste. Very aromatic...
I, Qiang Huo, didn't know that Your Majesty is here. I was disrespectful.
Qiang Huo?
How come that name sounds so familiar?
I...suggest that Your Majesty...
can try the medicine qianghuo.
Qianghuo?
Indeed. Other than dispelling cold and dampness,
that medicine can also cure your yang...
It can also cure Your Majesty's...
weak kidneys.
Oh, right. It will be the Shangyuan Lantern Festival.
I want to ask you, what kind of lantern do you like?
Phoenix lantern then.
Mu Ci...
Mu Ci.
- What's happening? - What's this?
Princess!
Quickly jump towards here!
Oh, no! This is the Wrath of Hades!
Princess!
Mu Ci...
When the grudging energy in the River of Forgetfulness gathers, both deity and demons are filled with fear!
Princess, leave first!
Mu Ci, stop forcing yourself to bear it! It might bounce back to you!
Mu Ci!
Mu Ci! Mu Ci!
Princess, quickly leave!
Mu Ci..Mu Ci!
What really happened back then?
Why are you not willing to admit who you are?
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Since we arrived here,
you have been always frowning and vexed with problems.
What's wrong?
Nothing. It might be because I'm not used to the water and soil here.
I saw that King Yi is in high spirits and full of energy. He doesn't look sick at all.
Why don't we just return to the Sacred Healer Tribe?
The mission of our Sacred Healer Tribe is to ensure the good health of King Yi.
Now that King Yi hasn't personally said that he has fully recovered,
how could we just leave without permission?
Is it that "we can't", or "you don't want to"?
I'm the Saintess. It's just right that I take up this responsibility.
Saintess...
It's good that you remember.
What's wrong with you today?
Nothing.
What should I do? Crow... Marquis Nanping...
Who should I choose?
Is there any news from the Saintess?
Informing Marquis, there isn't any movement at all.
Looks like she doesn't know my methods.
It's time to pressure her.
[ Beiyuan Mountain Villa ]
[ Right now, the lives of one hundred members of the Sacred Healer Tribe are in my hands. ]
[ I've already sent assassins to enter your tribe. If you don't want your whole tribe to die, ]
[ I order you to kill King Yi within ten days. If not, no one in your tribe will be left alive. Marquis Nanping ]
Who are you?
Are you alright? Did you get hurt?
I'm fine. Thank you, Immortal Run Yu.
That was close. If not because you appeared on time,
my life would have been a goner.
Did you offend anyone?
There's not many people that I've been able to have access with since growing up,
not to mention offending anyone.
Could it be Marquis Nanping?
But he just sent me a letter earlier, so why would he try to kill me this soon?
Isn't that too illogical?
That arrow was strange. It surely isn't a mortal weapon.
Looks like...
Don't worry. Just leave this matter to me.
Such a beautiful fish scale.
That's a dragon scale.
Dragon scale...
I'm giving it to you. If you want to see me, just chant the Dragon Call.
Dragon Calling Chant?
Thank you, Immortal Run Yu.
So fragrant. This scent is similar to ambergris,
but it's way better. Cool and sweet.
It's exactly the same as your scent.
Don't know if I can use it to make medicines.
You only have that one piece. If you use it to make medicine, it's quite a waste.
I'm just joking. Immortal Run Yu has given me such a precious item.
Of course, I must keep it well.
Before, there was an immortal who promised to admire the Queen of the Night flower with me.
But afterwards, because of several reasons, it didn't get fulfilled.
Ten days from now, this flower will bloom again.
Don't know if I can ask you to admire it with me?
You saved me, you gave me a dragon scale as a gift, and now you're inviting me to admire flowers.
With Immortal Run Yu showing me such great kindness, you're making me feel a bit embarrassed.
If Miss Jin Mi can accept it with great pleasure,
I then am contented.
The two of us are unrelated, so how can I just accept it without any shame?
Although I don't have any possessions,
if you have any wishes,
just tell me and I will do my best to fulfill it.
Then...do you know how to make wine?
Make wine?
I have an old friend who always says that drinking wine while admiring flowers
is an enjoyable event that one will be very reluctant to part with.
No problem. Leave it to me.
Looks like this old friend of yours has quite good taste.
Didn't see Eldest Highness setting up the stars tonight causing the long night to lose its brightness.
So boring.
- Eldest Highness. - Immortal, please sit down.
In the vast Heavenly Realm, if there's anyone that will notice that I'm not around,
it can only be you.
I'm sure that Immortal didn't come down the mortal world at this late night to simply meditate and talk about great principles with me, right?
In front of Eldest Highness, I dare not be frank.
For Immortal Jin Mi's trial this time,
His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor has given strict orders that no immortals should interfere.
Your Highness, you seemed to have overstepped your boundaries this time.
His Majesty sent Immortal to guard Jin Mi,
but just earlier, Jin Mi almost got harmed.
I'm sure that Immortal also noticed through your observation telescope that person isn't mortal.
Don't know if Immortal is able to bear the crime of
negligence in guard duty?
I initially wouldn't dare disobey the orders of Royal Father.
You have your difficulties. I won't dwell on it.
It's just that the tree desires tranquility but the wind won't stop blowing.
I initially wanted to be in peace,
but someone just had to develop evil intentions.
Jin Mi is my betrothed after all.
If anything bad really happens to her,
even if my status is low and my words are weak, I won't just sit by and watch.
Even if this matter reaches the Cloud Nine Palace,
I am not afraid of it.
Your Highness, you said it too seriously. No one will dare harm your future princess consort.
Moreover, His Majesty personally gave the orders, so I surely will do my best to fulfill them.
Then I hope that your words will indeed come true. That would be for the best.
Let me remind you one last time,
other than Jin Mi being my future wife,
she's also the daughter of the Former Flower Deity and Water Deity.
Even His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor treats her differently.
Baring the facts, this trial of hers is just
to have a basis for making an exception in promoting Jin Mi straight to Flower Deity. Just going through the motions.
If something bad happens to the future Flower Deity,
Heavenly Emperor will surely strictly have it investigated.
Who do you think will end up as the scapegoat for it?
At that time, who do you think will step out
to ensure that you'll be safe and free of worries?
Immortal is intelligent. I'm sure that you've long-mastered
which eye to keep open, and which eye to close.
The time is late. Immortal can just do as you want.
[ Marquis Nanping Manor ] It's just in front.
Father!
Wishing Lady thousands of blessings.
Sui'er, you're here.
Good.
- You all leave first. - Yes.
Father.
Look. Compared to that Prime Minister Fu,
who looks as having more bearing?
Of course, you! How could Prime Minister Fu compare to you?
What about compared to His Majesty?
When Father was young, you were the top elite of your generation here in Huaiwu.
Back then, Cousin hadn't even been born yet.
No matter when, in my heart, you are the best father in this world.
Having an impressive appearance and an elegant carriage.
You...such sweet tongue.
You are so intelligent and adorable.
In the future, don't know who will be the lucky man who'll get to marry you.
I fear that I will be dying in great envy.
Father, you're at it again.
In this vast Huaiwu, who else will be able to make me willingly just cook some soup?
Father, are you going to be envious of Cousin?
You always mention your cousin. It's really true that daughters tend to side with outsiders.
I seem to have raised you on behalf of His Majesty.
Father, what are you saying? I won't marry then!
Marquis. This is the gum tragacanth soup that Lady made for you.
Since Father feels that his daughter tends to side with outsiders,
then don't bother drinking this gum tragacanth soup
that I personally made.
This was made by my daughter to show her filial respect to me. No one is allowed to compete with me.
Slow down... You're forgetting the ways of health preservation again.
How is the taste?
Great!
It was meticulously made by my loving daughter, how can it not be good?
The best flavor in this world is merely thus.
Yesterday, we've agreed to do the discussion this morning, but it's now noontime.
His Majesty has always been punctual.
Could it be...that it's really like what the rumors are saying...
that His Majesty has developed some unmentionable illness?
All are just groundless rumors and made-up stories. No need to bother with them.
Marquis, when His Majesty was hunting on Mt. Luoye,
did he encounter any accident?
I heard that there was an army of Liangguo that set up an ambush.
Prime Minister Fu, we both are just subjects.
We just need to bend our body, exhaust our energy, and loyally serve the royal family.
It doesn't matter if it's chaotic outside or below,
but we mustn't lose our cool.
- Quickly ask for the Saintess of the Sacred Healer Tribe to come here. - Yes!
General Qin.
What's wrong with His Majesty?
His Majesty isn't feeling well. Please just leave.
- Prime Minister, please wait. - Move aside!
Your Majesty...
Prime Minister Fu, Marquis Nanping, do you have anything to report?
Your Majesty is sick. We all are very worried.
I contracted some cold today. Just a minor illness. Nothing serious.
Is there any urgent news from the borders?
The main army of Liangguo has already successively retreated.
Your Majesty, don't worry.
With Prime Minister Fu personally attending to the garrison and deciding on important military matters,
you can sleep soundly and be free of worries. We all will surely
do our best to assist him.
Obtaining trusted subjects like you two...
what else do I need?
- Your Majesty, the Saintess is here. - Let her in.
Do you two still have anything else to say?
Your Majesty, be at ease and focus on recuperating.
We'll take our leave.
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♫ My left hand holds the ground, my right hand holds the sky. ♫
♫ Lightning bolts erupt out of my palm print and go in ten directions. ♫
I quickly turn time into years. ♫
♫ In three thousand lifetimes, I’ve seen it all. ♫
♫ My left hand picks flowers, my right hand wields a sword. ♫
♫ Between my brows, an entire ten thousand years’ of snow has fallen. ♫
♫ One teardrop. ♫
♫ That is who I am. ♫
♫ My left-hand’s finger touches the moon, my right hand is selecting Red Threads ♫
♫ to bestow upon you and I our desired and predestined love. ♫
♫ In the moonlight. ♫
♫ You and I. ♫
♫ My left hand transforms into feathers, my right hand becomes scales. ♫
♫ Some of my lives are spent in the clouds, some are in the forests. ♫
♫ I’m willing to follow you and become a speck of dust ♫
♫ in order to emerge in this mortal life. ♫
♫ My left hands picks you up, my right hand lets go of you. ♫
♫ When I clasp my palms together, you are completely drawn back into my heart. ♫
♫ In the time it takes for one incense stick to burn. ♫
♫ You and I, we become inseparable. ♫