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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 5
Jin Mi. Jin Mi.
An immortal sister from the Nine Luminaries Star Palace asked me to give this to you.
Okay...
For you.
No way. Why is he so happy reading a love letter this time?
If I've known, I would have kept it and gave it to Sui He.
Read it.
How is it?
The flow of words is very smooth. Her wordings are very sincere. Her handwriting is pretty.
The only bad thing about it is the content is too long. She could have edited it further.
Read it.
Immortal Jin Mi,
seeing this is like seeing me.
This letter is for me?
She even called me immortal!
The eyesight of these female immortals now is getting worse.
There is someone outside looking for Half-Immortal Jin Mi.
You are busier than me.
Go.
- This way. - Okay.
- Immortal Jin Mi, have you been well? - Yes.
That...
Do you agree or not?
Ha?
Immortal, have you read the letter I gave you?
Oh! The letter!
I've read it.
It was written well and very sincere. I'm very touched.
- Really? - Yes.
No one has ever wrote me such a touching letter.
Thank you.
- Here. - Thanks.
Hello.
- That's right. - I hope to...
Thanks.
Each one gets one. Please fall in line properly.
- You're welcome. - Thanks.
Okay... Yes...
[Qi Wu Palace]
So many zongzi.
I will eat you all one by one.
I don't believe that the king zong with 500 years of spiritual power
won't be eaten by me.
Just 1 year of spiritual energy.
But...this zongzi is quite delicious.
Aromatic and soft. Even if there's no spirtual energy,
it's still worth it to eat one.
It's one year.
No way. No way!
Twenty zongzi and each one is just one year spiritual energy?
Nature's law is so unjust.
It's so unjust!
Jin Mi, how many did you eat?
All the immortals have left.
You didn't even know to go over there and help me and Liao Ting clean up the mess.
Twenty, I ate a total of 20 zongzi,
but each one only had 1 year of spiritual energy.
I was so mad and so full that I fell asleep.
Don't know which immortal was able to eat the king zong with 500 years of spiritual energy.
I haven't heard yet which immortal has eaten it.
Then it means that the king zong with 500 years of spiritual energy hasn't been eaten yet by anyone?
Where are the remaining zongzi?
These novel things were done for the first time here in Heavenly Realm.
How could there be anything left? Stop wishing.
Oh, right, His Highness ordered that you go to Xichen Palace Hall to practice your illusion magic techniques. Quickly go.
Is there any immortal who took one, but hasn't eaten it yet?
Regarding not eating, His Highness has taken one.
He ordered me to deliver it to Xichen Palace Hall. Don't know if he has eaten it.
Greetings, Your Highness Fire Deity.
I heard that you're moving to Fated Love Manor today.
No such thing. You must have heard it wrong.
Your Highness is personally teaching me such strong magic.
How could I be so ungrateful as to move in to another house?
Your Highness, let me prepare your ink.
I will be only reading today. No need to rub the ink.
Okay. Okay.
But, it's quite late. I'm a bit hungry.
Why don't you use the chant technique I've taught you
and heat this zongzi, so I can use it to fill my hunger?
This zongzi of the mortals is so not delicious.
Outside, the skin has this weird smell.
The rice inside is also not your ordinary rice. It's so soft.
Even a rice should have some backbone, right?
With it being so soft and obliging, that is so preposterous! And this zongzi is so big,
if you eat it during the night, it surely will get stuck in your esophagus.
After you said it that way, I'm more interested to taste this zongzi now,
that you have to describe it to be that bad tasting.
Your Highness, why don't I make you a fresh flower cake instead? My fresh flower cake
is a hundred times more delicious than this. It immediately dissolves upon taking it in and won't cause any obstruction.
- What do you think? - Sure.
Okay then! I'll immediately make the fresh flower cakes!
Wait for me! Immediately!
King zong...
A king zong with 500 years of spiritual energy is indeed extraordinary.
Fresh flower cake...I must thank Phoenix well this time.
But, he doesn't seem to like eating fresh flower cake.
I got it.
Y-Your Highness, why are you here?
Where are my fresh flowers cakes?
Your Highness clearly doesn't like them, so why do you ask me to make them?
I thought about it. I came up with a gift
that is a hundred times better than fresh flowers cakes.
What is it?
No matter how nasty fresh flower cakes are, they are still food.
Why would I need this tree full of flowers?
Its leaves are like phoenix feathers, and its flowers are like red phoenix crests.
Since you're a phoenix, I will give you this tree of red flowers as a gift of thanks.
Another name for these flowers is "Phoenix Flower."
Phoenix Flower?
People say that Phoenix Flowers in the mortal realm bloom twice.
Once when fate comes, and once when fate leaves. I used my magic
to make sure these Phoenix Flowers never wither.
I will gift these flowers do you. Do you like them?
Fate will eventually end, flowers will eventually return to dust.
Thus, there's nothing to like or dislike about it.
Immortal Yuexia was right.
Everything about Fire Deity is good, except he doesn't understand romance.
Say... You don't like these pretty flowers,
nor those pretty immortals.
Then, what in this world do you like?
You're the one who acted on your own will. Why are you interrogating me instead?
I know! Your favorite thing
- is to punish people! - You...
Phoenix Flowers.
Your Highness, somebody is requesting an audience.
- Who is it? - A group of people.
Your Highness!
I, Ji Du of Jiuyao Star Palace, greet Your Highness.
What is it?
I am uneducated, but I am here to propose a marriage to you today, Fire Deity.
Star Lord Ji Du, do not say nonsense.
Your Highness, Princess, please do not be angry. That is not what Star Lord meant.
Star Lord is proposing a marriage to Fire Deity on behalf of Star Envoy Yuebei.
That's also wrong!
Star Lord is proposing on behalf of Star Envoy Yuebei to Immortal Jin Mi of Your Highness's palace.
Right, right. We are proposing a marriage to High Immortal Jin Mi.
I did not know our Jin Mi is so popular.
What is going on? Tell me.
Judging by your appearance, you must be High Immortal Jin Mi.
I heard that my Yuebei took advantage of you yesterday outside Qi Wu Palace.
People of my Jiuyao Star Palace have always owned up to their actions.
There is the betrothal gift. I don't think we need to pick an auspicious wedding day.
Go back with me today and marry little Yuebei.
Taken advantage of?
It was just a kiss on the cheek.
It's not a problem.
I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you, Star Lord.
Jin Mi cannot marry Star Envoy Yuebei.
Why not? Does he dislike my Yuebei?
Why doesn't Your Highness first ask for Jin Mi's opinion?
Jin Mi, do you like Star Envoy Yuebei? If you two have mutual affections,
please say it. Star Lord Ji Du and I will both help you.
You... Do you like her or not?
We're all friends here, so naturally I like her.
- However... - Fire Deity, Your Highness.
Since Jin Mi has said so, we can decide on the marriage.
Why not separate a loving couple?
Star Lord, do not rush.
I'm not purposefully stopping you.
Even if Jin Mi has the intentions, he can't do it.
As the ancient saying goes,
the coupling of mandarin ducks is accompanied by the rainbow. (T/N marriage should be between a man and a woman)
Jin Mi is female, so naturally she cannot marry Star Envoy Yuebei.
How is this possible?
In the past, she was suppressed by this spiritual hairpin,
so it's not a surprise that Star Lord and Star Envoy Yuebei
have mistaken.
How did Phoenix know that this is a spiritual hairpin? I didn't even know.
Jin Mi is my office boy,
so it's more convenient for her to go around dressed as a male.
This entire mess is all due to my negligence.
Please forgive me, Star Lord.
Immortal Jin Mi, I am sorry.
Fire Deity, sorry for bothering you.
- Let's go, let's go. - Okay.
- Hurry! Let's go! - Okay, let's go.
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Come here. Look what I prepared for you!
What are these?
My Baby Phoenix is so lucky. Without an effort,
he was able to find such a beautiful girl.
I'm clearly the one who found him.
That's not important. It's about the same, anyway.
In short, you two have a very intimate relationship.
I know that you're a grape sprite,
so I especially prepared this for you.
What do you think? Do you like it? Put it on and let me see.
I don't like it. It's not pretty at all.
Are you questioning my aesthetics?
It's not pretty?
How is that possible?
Not pretty? That's impossible.
Naturally, your aesthetics are very top-tier.
Top-tier.
A little girl should act like one.
If you don't like the purple one,
here, you can put on this red one.
Is it pretty?
Yes, it's pretty!
It's pretty.
It's her.
She's back.
I've always been here.
You look so familiar,
but I can't remember...
Aiya, forget it.
You are indeed my Baby Phoenix's woman.
Red really suits you!
What a match!
If Baby Phoenix sees this, he'll surely be glad.
Once he's glad, he'll naturally treat you better.
"People take every effort to gain knowledge."
That is a perfect phrase to describe Your Highness.
Everyone knows that Your Highness is extraordinarily talented,
but nobody knows the effort you've put in.
The detailed annotations on this scroll are even better than the original text.
I feel deeply in awe.
I do not need such things.
Originally, I wrote these annotations for that little demon Jin Mi, who has no desire for improvements.
If she was even half as sensible and interested in learning as you, I wouldn't be so troubled.
Your Highness, Princess.
Why are you two here?
Qi Wu Palace has lots of trivial tasks.
Instead of helping Liao Ting and Fei Xu,
you are dressed like this, showing off.
That is improper!
Showing off?
Great minds think alike.
I also think it's too showy!
Earlier, I just couldn't figure out
what I look like in these clothes.
After seeing you two, I suddenly remembered!
I look a lot like a type of chicken in Princess's tribe.
What is it called again?
It's really ugly.
In its red feathers, there are white dots.
It's called...
Temminck's tragopan! Correct, it's that ugly chicken!
It's so ugly!
But I can't help it.
Immortal Yuexia forced me to wear this.
Since he is my elder, I must listen to him.
My poor self. I'm an upright and proper grape sprite,
but I have to dress like a silly and ostentatious chicken sprite!
- You... - Sui He, I have a lot of work today.
I will teach you more about spells some other day.
Why are you standing there? Such an insensible office boy.
- Let's go. - Okay.
Why do I sense that Princess is angry?
Temminck's tragopans and peacocks came from the same ancestor. They're Sui He's relatives.
She cares a lot about her pride. Why were you talking so much nonsense?
Stand in a corner and reflect on yourself later.
How many Vermilion Bird eggs have you eaten?
Your nose is bleeding a lot.
Jin Mi, your looks is really...attractive to bees and butterflies. (an idiom referring to being very attractive/seductive)
That is my duty. It's part of my job.
You are so shameless.
Why must I feel ashamed?
Being a flower or a fruit, it's just right that we attract bees and butterflies.
If a flower won't have any bees or butterflies to propagate its pollen,
how can it form any seed?
Without any seed, how can there be a grape?
Being stupid isn't your fault,
but being stupid and looking this attractive
is your fault then.
- Your Highness. - Your Highness.
What's wrong with your face? Who bullied you?
Your Highness, no one bullied me. I think...it must be
because the weather is too dry, my yin is weak and my yang is excessive.
Go wash your face and chant some heart clearing prayer.
Once your heart is calm, you'll feel better. Go now.
- Yes. - Yes.
You wait for a while.
You better just put on that grape cane of yours.
- Why? - You're unwilling?
I...didn't mean to look prettier than you. All is just a coincidence.
What are you saying?
I know that because I disguised as a man,
I attracted that Immortal Yue Bei to propose marriage to me,
and not to you.
Hence, you got unhappy.
But don't worry, I surely will be careful from now on.
So thoughtless.
Okay already. I will be careful from now on.
You are quite more filial to my uncle than me.
Just because he told you to change your clothing, you followed it.
How come I never saw you this obedient to me during usual days?
This red really suits you very well.
If Phoenix sees it, he surely will be happy.
Once he's happy, he surely will treat you better.
Of course, I'm not doing this for Moon Immortal. I'm doing this...
I'm doing this for you.
Seeing me like this, are you happy?
You're not answering my question.
Let me ask you, with me wearing like this,
do you feel happy when you see me?
So she did it for me?
She...could she like me?
Moon Immortal is indeed astute and circumspect.
Meticulously dressing up like this actually worked.
This taste of Phoenix is also...
Forget it. As long as he's happy,
what's wrong with sacrificing a little? If he gets happier,
maybe he'll be willing to give me some spiritual energy.
Oh, right. Uncle told me to tell you
that at the si hour (9-11 am) 7 days from now, Fated Love Manor will be setting up a stage for an opera.
If you're not doing anything, go and watch it.
Really? That's great! I love listening to opera highlights.
During usual days, if you have nothing to do, concentrate on your mind training and stop running around.
Got it. Your Highness, will you also be watching the opera 7 days from now?
Are you asking because you want me to go
- or you don't want me to go? - I don't want you to go.
Why?
If you go, there will be a bunch of immortal women
surrounding you again.
By then, I won't be able to get a good spot.
Is she...being jealous?
He was indeed afraid that I'll steal those female immortals.
This silly bird, why would I want some female immortals?
Why don't you just give me some spiritual energy?
Come with me.
Open all the cabinets and clean them well.
Doesn't he have hands?
Your Highness, what is this treasure?
That is the sharp tooth of Tao Wu (a legendary beast).
This is a precious collection of mine. Be careful.
Wipe it well and then put it back.
Then, what is this one?
That is the rib of Gu Diao. That beast looks like a bird, but isn't a bird.
It eats mortal men. It looks like a bird with a horn on its head.
Its call is like a crying baby and has killed a lot of people.
But I was able to easily subdue it after just 2 to 3 moves.
Is he saying those for me?
This is the head and tail of Hun Dun (Primal Chaos).
This one is the tail of Chu Huai.
That one is one of the head of Jiu Yin (Nine Babies).
All these are fierce beasts that once endangered the six realms.
But now, they are all my spoils of war.
Just casually look. If you like any, I can give them to you to be displayed in your room.
But, if you like the head of an ancient beast,
I have to first consider your performance before deciding.
No need! No need!
Your Highness, you are indeed the God of War! So outstanding!
Looks like these cabinets will be completely filled soon.
I should have a new one built.
Very effective. After seeing my grand achievements, her gaze is so bright, expressive, and full of admiration.
This clearly is killing a chicken in front of a monkey. (threatening)
This petty bird, how did I offend him?
Why must he scare me like this?
[Fated Love Manor]
Is it Jin Mi?
A female doll that my Phoenix raised...
It's really true that women changes so much as they grow up. You've become more beautiful.
That Phoenix is so petty.
He is afraid that I'll steal his 'No. 1 Handsome Man' status in the six realms.
Just to avoid trouble, I've placed my grape cane inside the spirit releasing pouch.
Phoenix is the best in the whole six realm.
Mi'er, your beauty surpasses all other women's.
You and Baby Phoenix make a great pair.
Oh, my, Moon Immortal, you've gotten a lot thinner.
- Ha? - Looks like your dieting is working. Congratulations!
Am I that fat before?
That's right.
It's those Bird Tribe's fault! Those chickens they've delivered lately
are even smaller than pigeons.
They have gotten alarmingly thin.
I'm unable to be full every day, and even have to wake up at night because of hunger.
Is there some chicken epidemic?
No. This story is quite long.
In hitting a dog, one should first look at its master.
Flower Realm is overestimating their capabilities.
They dared to bully our Bird Tribe?!
Auntie, don't get mad.
You too. Why did you just report this to me now?
You are the distinguished princess of the Bird Tribe, a ruler of a tribe.
What does that Head Fragrance Chief count as?
She's just temporarily managing the plants of Flower Realm in place of the flower deity.
What right does she have to order us around?
I initially thought that this is just a trifle matter.
Moreover, that day, His Highness went missing and the Demon Realm was preparing to attack.
I didn't want to make too much fuss with her and was very lenient.
When I got back, I interrogated each of our tribe member and all of the denied doing such a thing.
But who knew that Head Fragrance Chief would refuse to overlook and spare this matter.
She kept insisting that a bird has abducted a sprite from Flower Realm.
A Flower Realm sprite...
How come it is that important?!
I also find it strange.
But I indeed didn't find any traces of a flower sprite.
But who knew that she would accuse me of harboring my subordinates, got so mad,
and even made a Falling Flower Decree. With just one stroke of a pen, she stopped the food supply of the Bird Tribe.
She said that a day that the Bird Tribe didn't hand over the flower sprite
is a day that Flower Realm will not supply us with any food.
They're rebelling!
Other than bugs and worms, our Bird Tribe's most important food
are plants, grains, and seeds.
Aren't their actions publicly going against us?!
Looking at those newly hatched chicks,
each one skinny and scrawny from starvation,
they are really so pitiful. Hence, I came here to ask for ideas from you.
Flower Realm is relying on the fact that Heavenly Emperor is forbearing, that's why, they are being this arrogant and unbridled.
But we mustn't lower down ourselves to beg them.
Spread my decree, open up the 8 great grain storage of Heavenly Realm.
Yes.
As for that flower sprite, there must be a huge story behind her.
Secretly send someone to investigate it.
Verify this matter. Once you get any information, immediately tell me.
Yes.
[Fated Love Manor]
We foxes can't go by a day without any chicken chicks.
These chicks are supposed to be supplied by the Bird Tribe.
But now that their food supply has been cut off,
for these chicks to grow as big as a pigeon is already a great feat.
So complicated.
Don't know which unfortunate flower sprite is involved here.
If I'm still in Flower Realm, I surely will try to urge Head Fragrance Chief
to not cut off their food supply.
Just change them all to croton seed. (A purgative)
You immortal. How could you rudely barge in?
I already told you my master has a guest.
- Lao Hu? - Lao Hu?
She... Aiyo!
Do you want more?
No, no.
Hong Hong, that scared me to death!
Do you know who I saw earlier?
Could it be the jade rabbit from Guanghan Palace?
Aiya, that's right!
I haven't seen this rabbit in thousands of years,
but he has gained more weight. How much carrot does he eat to become so fat?
I wonder what kind of wind
was able to bring you here to my place and experience this suffering.
Don't even mention it.
I was so unlucky today.
Head Fragrance Chief chased me out of Flower Realm.
I thought about it and decided to come to your place.
Why did Head Fragrance Chief chase you away?
This immortal is...
It's me!
Little Grape!
Xiao Tao Tao?
My dear, I finally found you!
You have caused me so much misery.
Why did you leave without a word?
Because of you, Head Fragrance Chief almost peeled off
my old, carrot skin.
They even accused me of the crime of inadequate care for you.
I had to go search for you immediately!
If I couldn't find you, they'd throw me in the rabbit den!
This is great. I finally found you!
I can't believe it. Head Fragrance Chief is usually so mean to me.
Turns out, I'm quite important to her.
Hurry, hurry. Come back with me.
Now my life can be spared!
Wait. Where are you taking my Second Niece-in-Law?
Second Niece-in-Law?
Xiao Tao Tao!
Did this old fox with bad vision tie you to the wrong red thread?
His second nephew has "playboy" written all over his face.
In the future, he'll have from eight to ten wives!
How could you be with his second nephew?
You!
Come with me to find Grand Supreme Elderly Lord and borrow a sword
to cut off this red thread.
What are you saying? I'm here to learn from Phoenix.
- Really? - Yes.
That's more like it.
But still, it's time for you to return.
Otherwise, this world will fall into chaos.
Between the Bird Tribe and our Flower Realm, only one can survive.
Hurry, go back and report to Head Fragrance Chief.
What? I...
Lao Hu, my Phoenix is currently training his army.
- Let's wait until he returns before we... - There's no time!
Let's go.
Wait for me!
- Lao Hu! - Let's go, hurry!
- Wait. There's no rush. - You...
There's no rush.
- Mi'er! - Fox Immortal.
Hong Hong! Don't cause trouble.
There's no time. The Flower Realm and Bird Tribe are about to fight!
Wait, wait! Is Jin Mi the flower sprite that disappeared from Flower Realm?
- Yes. - What?
I... Aren't I a grape sprite?
Flower sprite, grape sprite. What's the difference? Both are sprites.
After Head Fragrance Chief found out you were taken by a huge bird,
she was so angry!
Hurry and come back with me.
Wait! What is so special about Jin Mi?
Why would Head Fragrance Chief treasure her so much?
I didn't hear about Head Fragrance Chief having any children.
Which lad is Head Fragrance Chief
saving Jin Mi for?
Hong Hong, don't speak nonsense.
Jin Mi... Head Fragrance Chief watched her grow up.
Of course she cares. If your neighbor lost a child,
wouldn't you help search?
I still think something is off.
Thus, I won't allow you to take Jin Mi away!
I can't believe how important I am to Head Fragrance Chief.
Hong Hong, you old fogey
don't need to involve yourself in my Flower Realm matters.
Who is an old fogey? Look in the mirror.
All these years, I've preserved my appearance better than you have.
Lao Hu, if I go back with you now,
would Head Fragrance Chief peel off my grape skin?
Of course she'll seriously punish you!
I suddenly remembered.
I... There's something that I haven't completed
in Heavenly Realm. I need to go back now.
- You can go back first, Lao Hu. - Come back.
Xiao Tao Tao, think carefully.
Will you obediently go back with me,
or do you want Head Fragrance Chief to come find you after she gets angry? Take your pick.
Then, I'll go with you now.
Fox Immortal,
all of this started because of me, so I must go back.
However, don't worry. I'll come right back after apologizing.
Help me keep an eye out for Golden Immortal Da Luo.
After all, you're Xu Feng's office boy.
At least formally say goodbye to him after he comes back from training his army.
We can't wait anymore.
- Lao Hu! My Baby Phoenix has treated you Jin Mi rather well these days. - Yes!
Thus, the Flower Realm cannot ignore this etiquette!
Forget it! We really can't wait anymore. Let's go.
Rou Rou!
Why are you standing there? Run!
I must get revenge for Rou Rou!
Jin Mi!
Xiao Tao Tao, you...
- Hurry and run. - Little Fish Immortal!
Little Fish Immortal!
I'll come help you!
Immortal Jin Mi!
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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. ♫