"Ashes of Love"
"Episode 27"
Another thing, return me my brass sheet.
Mu Ci.
I don't know what you are talking about.
You...
Princess, you don't have to pretend.
Princess.
Princess, how are you?
Mu Ci
Stay there!
Killing the princess instead of getting the Immortality Destruction Arrow,
Is still considered as an account to our king.
Attack!
Mu Ci, is this the only way to make you stay by my side?
I really did go and find you.
But no one knows your whereabouts.
For hundreds of years when you were missing
I have been waiting for you at the River of Unmindfulness...
Are you leaving again?
I'm not.
You haven't recovered from the injury yet.
Stop moving around. Lie down and rest.
"Northern Garden Villa"
"Time of peace and prosperity"
My Lord, it's already midnight.
You should get some sleep.
Never leave today's work for tomorrow. I'll sleep when I'm done with it.
You may leave.
Yes. I will leave now.
Get the Immortality Destructing Arrow and kill Xu Feng.
Godmother, is this the right thing to do?
It all depends on my hair...
whether I should shoot this arrow.
Is there any good news lately?
I failed by losing the Immortality Destructing Arrow.
You have wandered so many days in the mortal world.
The is the only surprise you gave me?
Please don't be angry. The prince went to the mortal world this time...
and gave six realms a shock.
I'm afraid a lot of people wish to harm Second Prince.
Who are they?
People from Demon Realms and also Snake Immortal Yan You.
I believe...
he is the one who stole the Immortality Destructing Arrow.
I started to be suspicious last time...
when he crashed my birthday.
Yan You must have had something to do with it.
He showed up again this time.
I'm afraid it is the same person...
behind of the Snake and Rat Immortals.
Go and investigate who this person is.
Be extra cautious about Water and Night Immortals.
Speaking about Night Immortal...
he went to the mortal world couple of time to meet Jin Mi privately...
and ruined your plans several times.
Did he do something harmful to Xu Feng?
No.
That Run Yu, he always goes against me.
He deserves to die.
You better not take him too lightly.
Has Sui He regained her memory?
I'm looking for Immortality Destructing Arrow lately.
So I haven't returned...
Princess Sui He's memory.
It's important to kill Jin Mi,
but Sui He's matter can't be delayed too.
If her memory is returned,
she can help you in the mortal world as well.
You two can decide spontaneously.
Yes.
Stop making me doubt your value again.
If you can't find Immortality Destructing Arrow,
I will make one again with your blood.
That time...
I understood.
Mu Ci.
You're not fully healed. Why did you wander around?
When I was awake, you weren't there.
I thought you left again.
So I went to look for you.
There aren't many animals in the mountain.
So I picked some fruits. Have some.
Your injury is not yet healed.
Don't wander around.
Can you give me back my thing already?
Good. I'll forgive you this time.
Mu Ci, you haven't told me...
how have you been all these years?
Where are you going?
To get some water.
As long as you will come back.
I thought you won't come back anymore.
What do you want to eat? I'll make them for you.
Get some rest, princess.
Your injuries are almost healed.
If you have nothing else to do,
it's better if you return to Demon Realm sooner.
Go back with me then.
I won't go back anymore.
Why?
Stop asking.
I'm no longer Mu Ci.
Stop being stubborn.
You've saved me again and again.
That means you still care about me.
Then, why are you being so heartless?
Without me, you will live a better life.
Mu Ci.
Forget me.
Bright and boundless, dark and deep.
Like smoke and darkness, create the mists.
Go!
Go.
Go!
Go.
Useless thing!
You can't even perform the easiest mist spell.
I remember when you were 3 years old,
you mastered Wave Trick without a teacher...
and were able to control the wave.
Why is your skill going backward?
Are you really my son?
Stop crying!
If you can't make any progress,
how can I stop worrying about you?
Do you know that there are a lot of bad guys...
who want to kill you for reward out there?
Stop crying.
Leave now.
Master.
Yan You, is it done?
I'm sorry, I didn't manage to seize Immortality Destructing Arrow.
Why did you fail?
Master.
It's the nature's law that a son pays for his mother's debt.
What goes around comes around.
Why don't we just follow the nature's course...
and let him be?
Follow the nature's course? Let him be?
Is this a joke, God?
I can't wait that long!
I want him to pay his blood debt with his blood!
General, these are just some lanterns.
Even the Lantern Officials of Chamber Department can do it.
But he still wants you...
to personally buy papers and bamboo strips.
The king really doesn't mind troubling you, huh.
What do you know?
This is not just a lantern.
This is our king's secret weapon.
Of course he'll need the best quality paper...
and toughest bamboo strip.
Weapon? What weapon is that? To fight against people of Liang Guo?
The opponent is not the people of Liang Guo,
but for the king,
this is a war as difficult as the war with Liang Guo people.
I see.
Of course he'll want you to do it then.
It's getting late. Let's get back sooner.
General.
This...
I think we came here before.
This is my second time seeing this tree.
This...
General, are we being trapped by ghosts?
Nonsense! I'll ask for direction.
Wait for me here.
Mister, may I ask for a direction?
This time,
I will be leaving first.
To be a human, it's all about suffering.
Although you have always been kind to me for the whole life,
we can never escape death.
If there's ever a next life,
I don't want to be a human.
I only want to...
be with you forever.
I'll be waiting for you.
Old man, I feel unwell.
Just let me go first, okay?
Mister, don't!
Go buy some medicines for her with the money.
This should be enough.
Thanks, young man.
But I...
can't hold it any longer.
Old man,
he is kind.
If you have the chance,
you have to repay him.
Take...
care.
She died in peace. This is good.
My condolences, mister.
We've lived together for 60 years.
Never have we been apart for even 1 day.
Living for 60 years in the human's world is like a dream.
I should go now.
Where are you going?
Where I came from, I'll return there.
Please get over it.
If you're okay with it, come to the military camp with me.
My fellow soldiers and I didn't have parents since young.
We can take care of you.
Your military camp is up ahead.
Just take a turn there.
- Thank you. - Young man,
you are kind-hearted.
I...
I owe you a favour.
If you encounter any problem in the future, take this and find me.
General, that old man seems strange.
Aren't you being fooled...
for giving them your money?
He has no children and lost his spouse.
That's quite pitiful.
Who would simply bury their loved ones by the river...
when they're dead and just leave like that?
Not to mention, that old lady seemed to be much older than the old man.
General, I think you were cheated.
I never planned to want the money back.
Consider I was making a good deed.
Madam, we've only met for a while.
I dare not receive the gift for such an easy deed.
I'll leave this seal to you for remembrance.
Let's go.
General, what's wrong?
General.
"Qin Li's Grave"
General, did that thing come back again?
I'm going to answer the call of nature.
My goodness. Why won't it leave me alone?
Is he an immortal or a ghost?
Dear God,
I've never done anything bad,
I have a clear conscience.
Since you insist on giving,
I'll just have it.
Please stop following me.
Saintess of Holy Healer Tribe will...
announce King Yi's sickness tomorrow.
I will then request King Yi to resign so that we can choose another leader.
But the prime minister...
If King Yi knew he is going to die soon...
but still won't give up his throne,
disregards the future and people of Huai Wu,
the prime minister won't agree to this.
Father, what did you say?
Leave first.
We shall leave now.
King Yi's illness is severe, but he has no heir.
He should abdicate and hand over the throne to someone else.
If anything happens,
we can prevent the country from getting into chaos.
I suppose you've planned this for a while, right?
If I'm not mistaken,
you're the new leader that they will elect tomorrow, right?
I'm doing this for the future of Huai Wu.
Sui He, I know very well that...
you truly love Xu Feng. But you also know that...
even Saintess said he can't be cured and will be dying soon.
Why must you sacrifice your own happiness...
for someone who is going to die?
Father, the medicinal skill of Holy Healer Tribe is unparalleled.
Give Saintess more time. She'll cure cousin.
Why are you being so stubborn?
You see.
If I become the king one day,
you will be the rightful princess.
You can choose any man you like.
And you'll find one that's right for you.
The world is big, but there's only one Cousin Xu Feng!
He's the only man I love.
No way. I'm going to see him.
Stay there.
Qi Chong!
Lord Nanping.
Take her to her room.
Without my order,
don't let her take even one step out.
Yes, sir.
Princess, please.
Even if you remove him from his throne,
I will only marry him!
The king arrives!
Greetings, My Lord.
Get up.
Thank you.
What's there to discuss today?
My Lord,
I did not want to disturb you...
given your poor health condition.
But this is about the country and the throne,
I dare not delay it even for a moment.
What's the urgency? Tell me.
My Lord, you're not feeling well and childless.
And a lot of things are happening right now.
Therefore, all of us think that...
you should put the nation before everything,
and let someone capable to be the king to not disappoint your ancestors.
So, you think that I'm sick and incompetent?
The previous king died young, you became the king at a young age.
The people are doubtful, thus we face internal and external dilemmas.
Luckily, Lord Nanping saved the situation and settled everything.
Please learn from the past lessons and focus on the overall situation.
Abdicate like the great ancient kings so that national matters can be set.
So according to you, if I don't step down,
I will be the sinner of Huai Wu?
- That wasn't what I meant. - Tell me then.
If I abdicate, who will be taking over my responsibility?
We'll have to choose an upright and capable leader.
Upright and capable, huh?
I wonder if it's Lord Nanping who wants to unite all of you...
or it's the prime minister who wants to restore peace of the country?
My Lord, I swear with my life.
If I ever tried to rebel, I'd die an awful death.
My Lord, I will never do that.
Liu Si Tui was too outrageous. He must be plotting something.
Please punish him heavily, My Lord.
My Lord, I'm extremely loyal to you.
Minister Liu,
you keep saying that I'm severely sick and going to die.
I wonder where did you hear that from.
Saintess of Holy Healer Tribe is treating you these few days.
We'll know the truth if we ask her.
Okay. Call her in.
Calling Jin Mi, the Saintess of Holy Healer Tribe.
Greetings, My Lord.
Get up.
Thank you, My Lord.
Tell me now,
what exactly is my illness?
My Lord, you were too busy and had overworked yourself.
So, you were indeed in poor health.
But,
after some nursing,
you're very healthy now.
My Lord, the people we sent to Holy Healer Tribe have reported back.
How was it?
Everyone in Holy Healer Tribe is safe.
Our people are guarding them carefully.
All the people Lord Nanping sent are dead.
Lord Nanping has always been careful.
Send more people to protect Saintess these few days.
Don't ever let Lord Nanping get near her.
Roger.
But didn't you say...
the king has kidney problem that caused him impotent?
Regarding this...
I was too inexperienced that...
I diagnosed wrongly.
But the diagnosis was very private.
I don't recall ever mentioning that to you.
Where did you hear that from?
As Saintess, how can you make this mistake?
Do you think the king's health is a joke?
Lord Nanping, calm down.
My Lord, I made the mistake...
because...
someone tampered with your food.
The ingredients on the menu may seem nutritious,
but they're harmful when combined.
They make strong medicines that can't be taken together.
If they are taken for a long period of time,
the consequence is unimaginable.
Who made this menu?
The menu...
My Lord,
Saintess asked me about the menu before.
I instructed...
the manager of Royal Kitchen, Dong Rui Xi, to make a copy.
So it seems that something's wrong with Dong Rui Xi.
Call Dong Rui Xi.
Dong Rui Xi, did you make this menu?
Yes, I did, My Lord.
So, do you know that the medicinal food here...
can kill me?
Tell me, who instructed you to do so?
Give the name of your accomplice, I will spare your life.
My Lord,
I have no accomplice.
No one has instructed me.
My Lord, he is vicious...
and planned to kill you secretly.
He should be executed at once so that no one follows his step.
My Lord, there are many questionable parts.
I suggest to put him in the jail and investigate.
Take him to the prison.
- Move. - Move.
Prime minister.
Yes, My Lord.
I'll leave this to you.
Yes, My Lord.
My fellow ministers,
if the people are too ambitious,
the nation will be in chaos.
I hope that you can carry out your duties with dedication.
Be upright and capable like Lord Nanping.
What else can I ask when I have such a good servant.
Thank you for your compliment, My Lord.
We'll do as you instructed.
Sir, we've lost contact with the people we sent to Holy Healer Tribe.
Remember, silent Dong Rui Xi.
Yes, sir.
Buddha,
please help Xu Feng to go through today's problem safely.
Princess.
What did you get?
The meeting has ended.
The king is healthy.
Somebody tampered with his food,
that's why Saintess from Holy Healer Tribe diagnosed wrongly.
So, cousin is fine?
The Saintess said that the king is very healthy.
I knew that cousin will be fine.
By the way, did they find out who tampered with his food?
It was Dong Rui Xi, the manager of the Royal Kitchen.
Did he have any accomplice? Or was he instructed by anyone?
He acts alone.
King Yi's people came in time and...
saved everyone in Holy Healer Tribe. How lucky we were.
He's a person of his words.
Now that King Yi has recovered,
you don't have to continue with the show...
and I don't have to decoct the herbs.
It's quite boring.
Why don't we go listen to story-telling?
Staying inside Northern Garden Villa these few days...
has almost got me bored to death.
Sure. Let's go.
You're leaving right away?
Jin Mi, wait for me.
The God of Wars, King Yi, had his sword in his hand,
and rode toward the charging army on his horse.
He just shouted,
- the enemies were already terrified, - Please enjoy.
They kept on retreating.
Good. Very good.
Well said!
At this moment,
the enemy's leader came before King Yi.
They ran toward one another, each with a sword in his hand.
No!