"Ashes of Love"
"Episode 22"
Lord Nanping took action really quick.
Not long ago he mentioned about inviting the Saintess,
he had already asked for an edict...
and had sent out the invitation.
Qin Tong, gather a few reliable subordinates...
to spy on Lord Nanping's henchmen.
Make sure the Saintess is safe.
You want me to protect the Saintess?
I feel at ease to entrust the mission to you.
I'm worried that...
someone is plotting to kill you.
It doesn't matter. I've my own plan.
I'll go get ready now.
Do you feel better, cousin?
I feel much better.
Yesterday Qing Tong said that you're still feeling weak.
Hence, I consulted my family's apothecary.
I've boiled a pot of soup using the best materials...
with the hope that it would relieve your weakness and fatigue.
Thank you for the effort.
Cousin, do you know that I've been worrying about you lately?
Leave the soup.
I'm exhausted from the court meeting,
I need to take a rest.
Servant, keep the soup.
But...
When will you start appreciating my sincerity?
Try the wild grapes for me.
They look sweet.
It's so sour.
Liar, you're such a liar!
"Saintess Court"
- Come over. - What's going on?
Look. What's going on?
- What's going on? - Don't know.
What's going on?
It's not a worship day.
Aunt looks so serious.
I didn't say anything.
Is it because she already knows that...
we went out to play kite yesterday?
I'm not sure.
Saintess, do you know why you are summoned here?
I'm slow-witted. Please enlighten me.
Answer me, where is the Snow Ginseng?
How did the Snow Ginseng go missing?
If the people from the Capital didn't ask about it...
the Elders and I wouldn't have inventoried the medicine store...
and we wouldn't have discovered that...
the Snow Ginseng had gone missing.
You've been guarding the Snow Ginseng.
How did it go missing?
Well...
Oh no. I didn't expect to be caught so fast.
Saintess, where is the Snow Ginseng?
Aunt, we've successfully produced the Elixir of Life.
What?
But, I'd drank the elixir.
I'm afraid that something may be wrong with it,
that's why I decided to try it for King Yi for experiment purposes.
How could you drink such an important thing?
As I didn't consult you and the other Elders...
before making the decision, I'm willing to be punished.
You should have known that the Snow Ginseng is very rare.
How could you simply incorporate it into the medicine...
when you're not completely sure about it.
I was not feeling well a few days back...
therefore I took the elixir without Saintess's permission.
I thought it's just an ordinary pill...
I didn't expect that it's the Elixir of Life.
You...
It's nothing to do with Qiang Huo.
She's just trying to bear the blame for me.
Since I've made the mistake...
I'm willing to hold the responsibility.
It's my fault.
It's not her fault, Aunt.
It's my fault. It's nothing to do with Qiang Huo.
You don't have to cover me up.
- Aunt, it's my fault. - Greetings, Saintess and Aunt.
King Yi demanded to see Saintess.
Oh no.
Is he trying to kill me?
Rumour has it that King Yi is not feeling well recently.
He summoned Saintess to his residence to cure his illness.
King Yi is not feeling well?
Jin Mi, if something bad happens to King Yi...
what should you do?
Aunt.
Let me treats King Yi.
If nothing bad happens to me...
it means we've successfully produced the elixir.
I'll obtain another Snow Ginseng...
and produce another Elixir of Life.
Aunt, don't worry.
I'll learn from the previous Saintesses...
and remember the Holy Healer Tribe rules by heart.
I won't let you down.
I also won't disappoint all the Elders.
Now that everything has been done...
blaming is of no avail.
Check out King Yi and his present condition.
Yes. I'll go accept the imperial edict now.
King Yi, please be safe.
Aunt, I'm not sure when I'll come back again.
If something bad happens...
please decide on the next Saintess.
You don't have to worry about that.
I'll handle it well.
There are many rules in Northern Garden Villa.
It's not a carefree place like Holy Healer Tribe.
You've to be extra careful.
Never breaks the rules and don't forget your origins too.
Always bear your responsibility as a Saintess in mind.
Yes. I'll always remember your teachings.
Qiang Huo, take good care of Saintess.
Always revert the condition of King Yi's health.
Please be rest assured, Aunt.
Take care everyone.
Aunt, I've indeed drunk the elixir.
In case Qiang Huo comes back to the tribe alone in future...
please don't put the blame on her.
Not bad, Qiang Huo.
We cooperated well this time and did a great job.
You're getting bolder.
You lied in Aunt's face.
I also acted recklessly.
Qiang Huo, look.
It looks so delicious.
Stop.
Bun.
- Steamy buns. - Jin Mi.
- Have a look. - I want this, this and this.
Sure. I'll pack them for you.
I've bought everything. Is it enough?
- Yes. - Thank you.
Thank you. Be safe.
- Slow down. Look at this. - Pastries.
Jin Mi, I've never seen this before.
It looks so tasty.
It's delicious.
Since you like it, let's buy everything.
Does it taste good?
Girl.
- You too have a taste. - Taste it.
Your veil.
You must be an orphan.
I don't simply do fortune-telling for others.
I only do it for special people.
Both of you...
must be best friends since young.
Not only both of you had risked your life for each other...
you're also undertaking great responsibilities.
Looks like you'll get into trouble real soon.
Mister, what trouble do you mean?
I can't simply reveal the future.
You're a fairy who has come to the mortal world.
It does look like you.
No man has seen my actual look.
This portrait looks like me.
Is it possible that he's really an expert?
You've come to the mortal world to look for the love of your life.
The love of her life? It's not true.
Saintess never thinks of getting married.
Who is the love of her life?
His name is Yan You.
Yan You?
What is written on it?
It's about men and women.
It's my annotations and commentaries while doing fortune-telling...
for memorandum purposes.
Collection of beauties from the six realms?
- They're over there. - Let's go.
Who are you?
I'm just a poor fortune-teller.
I saw your face and knew that...
both of you would get into trouble very soon.
You need to be extra careful.
Ladies, please get back to the cart.
Let's go.
Go.
Ladies, I haven't finished talking yet.
Where are you going?
Mister, I can't tell you...
where that lady is heading to.
I'm bogged down in official task today.
It's a shame that I can't consult you now.
Tomorrow we'll be working at Northern Garden Villa.
Will you be available to meet us there tomorrow?
We'll pay you generously if you're willing to tell us our fortune.
Yes.
That can be easily arranged.
Let's go.
Where is this?
It's Liu Xiang Restaurant.
It's the best restaurant in town.
Both of you must have exhausted from traveling.
You should go inside for a break before going to Northern Garden Villa.
This way please.
"Liu Xiang Restaurant"
Please come in, My Lord.
You must be the Saintess from Holy Healer Tribe.
He is Lord Nanping.
Lord Nanping? Who is he?
Greeting, Lord Nanping.
Please have a seat.
The reason I'm here...
is because I'm really worried about King Yi's health.
It deeply affects the society of Huai Wu.
Therefore, I'd like to discuss with Saintess...
about how to cure King Yi's illness...
so that he would stay healthy forever to benefit the people...
and to ensure that the kingdom remains prosperous.
Please be rest assured, Lord Nanping.
King Yi's health is the priority of the Holy Healer Tribe.
It's also my responsibility.
I'll surely do my best to cure King Yi.
You're so enthusiastic.
However...
there is something...
that I'd like to discuss with Saintess in personal.
Please leave now.
- Take it. - Okay.
Okay. Slowly.
"Northern Garden Villa" Come on.
- Take it. - Give it to me.
Take it properly.
What did Lord Nanping tell you?
Regarding King Yi's health...
I wish you will always report to me.
I would like to know if his illness is severe.
I know that...
the only mission of the Holy Healer tribe is to be loyal to King Yi.
However, you need to think it through.
King Yi's life versus hundreds of lives of the Holy Healer Tribe,
which one is more important?
According to the rule of the Holy Healer Tribe...
in the event that King Yi passes away...
you'll be immolated.
However, if you act as per my instruction...
not only I'll protect your life...
I'll ensure the safety of the whole Holy Healer Tribe.
What's wrong with you?
Could it be that King Yi...
is terminally ill and is beyond redemption?
No, that's not true. Lord Nanping reminded me...
to observe King Yi's condition carefully...
and nurse his health properly.
That's great.
Their journey to the city was smooth.
However, after they reached suddenly a fortune-teller appeared.
He's mysterious.
Afterward, Lord Nanping's subordinates...
sent the Saintess to Liu Xiang Restaurant for a break.
As there were too many people, it's not convenient for me to follow them.
Hence, I didn't go into the restaurant.
Lord Nanping's subordinates sent...
the Saintess to a post house for her to take a rest.
Fortune-teller?
- Look into it. - Yes.
What about Liu Xiang Restaurant?
Start from the fortune-teller.
With regards to Liu Xiang Restaurant...
I can guess what happened in there even without any investigations.
Yes.
Did she bring along the whole tribe?
Jin Mi, before I stabilised the political situation...
I didn't want you to get involved in this...
but since you're here now...
I'll protect you from the chaos at all cost.
Looks like King Yi's health is not as bad as we imagined.
We've been here for a day...
yet he hasn't summoned you.
However...
the food that he sent over are delicious.
All of them are my favourite.
I've heard something strange.
I heard from servants that...
there are no concubines in Northern Garden Villa.
All the emperors down the ages have countless concubines, right?
Some more, rumour has it that King Yi is very good looking.
There are countless girls who adore him.
Somehow, he doesn't have any concubines.
Jin Mi, what say you?
There is only one possibility.
What's it?
Qiang Huo.
Do you know the meaning behind your name?
It's an acrid and warm herb.
It disperses the pathogenic wind of greater Yang meridian and dampness.
It also eliminates external dampness and can alleviate pain.
That's why it's normally used to cure cold, headache...
wind-cold damp, bloating...
and ulcer on the body surface.
- That's all? - That's all.
If you ask me, you're bad at catching main points.
You're not good at studies.
No wonder you had never improved for years.
What else?
The main use of Qiang Huo is...
to strengthen kidneys and prevent premature ejaculation.
It's used for impotence...
In short, it's related to a man's underlying condition.
Forget about it. You'll understand it later.
Saintess, you're summoned by the King.
Qin Tong is waiting outside.
Saintess from Holy Healer Tribe is sending regards to King Yi.
Have a seat.
Thank you, King Yi.
Please stretch out your hand so that I can feel your pulse.
Judging by the pulse...
it's stable, the rhythm is regular calm, smooth yet forceful.
Nothing is wrong.
Did you diagnose any illness?
Do you feel unwell lately?
My heart and liver aren't feeling well.
I always feel dizzy.
I also lose my appetite and I can't sleep well.
Something is wrong.
King Yi could have created all these symptoms to confuse me.
Could it be that...
he really suffers from some underlying conditions?
You don't have to be worry or fear.
No doubt that I'm a female...
but my role as a doctor supersedes my role as a female.
Hence, an ancient saying goes,
gender doesn't affect the performance of a doctor.
My Lord, you don't have to hide anything from me.
To put it in a slightly shameless way...
I'm experienced in this aspect...
and also an expert in this field.
I'm afraid that I'm the best in the world.
Hence, I suggest you to...
- try a type of herb named Qiang Huo. - Qiang Huo?
Yes.
Not only it can release cold, eliminate wind and dampness...
it can also cure your im...
It can also cure...
the deficiency of your kidney.
You said that you're experienced in this aspect...
and you're an expert in this field.
Do you think it's proper to say that as a lady?
You really don't have to over think.
Holy Healer Tribe exists to ensure your health.
If you can remain healthy...
I'll not hesitate to rack my brain for you.
You're thinking too much. You're useless over here.
I couldn't be better.
- Do you know why did I summon you? - I don't know.
Aren't these the note exchanges between me and Crow?
How did King Yi obtain these notes?
My Lord, I...
Do you recognise all these notes?
Yes.
Do you have any explanations?
My Lord...
I'm very guilty and deserve to be sentenced to death.
What had you done?
In order to save a friend of mine who had sustained severe injuries...
I...
I fed him...
the main ingredient of the Elixir of Life...
the Snow Ginseng.
But at the material time, I really didn't know that...
he was your nemesis.
After curing him, he left without informing.
Hence, I don't know his whereabouts now.
Nemesis?
Do you regret saving his life?
Never.
As the saying goes, doctors should save anyone and everyone.
As I bumped into him when he's in a critical condition...
how could I turn away a dying man?
It's just like how chivalrous swordsmen...
help the victims when there is an injustice.
I've saved Crow's life out of nature.
I don't feel regret at all.
My Lord.
If you've decided to sentence me to death...
I'm willing to be punished.
However, the whole Holy Healer Tribe didn't know about this.
I beg you not to put the blame on them.
If you've really decided to sentence me to death...
can you make sure you kill me immediately?
That would be the best.
Are you really willing to sacrifice yourself for Crow?
Death is just a matter of time.
I just hope that you'll not put the blame on the Holy Healer Tribe.
Your Highness.
Your Highness, are you heading out?
Kuang Lu, I'm going out.
- Please look after Xuan Ji Palace. - Yes.
- Enough. Stand up. - I don't dare to.
Raise your head then to see who am I.
My Lord looks majestically strong and unflinching.
You have a commanding presence and speak with authority.
You're so good looking.
You stand out among the people.
You shine brighter than the sun.
That's why I don't dare to look into your eyes.
One can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.
Come on.
- Look at me. - I don't dare to.
I don't dare to.
I'm Crow.
Crow!
It's you. You've startled me.
Finally you can speak.
Now you can hear me too.
Why didn't you become a bandit? Why are you here?
You do look like the king in this attire.
You...
You are not the king, right?
My Lord! I admit that I'm at fault.
My Lord, will you kill me?
When did I say that I want to kill you?
I guess this is a blessing in disguise.
Crow said that he'll repay my kindness before he left.
Now he summoned me here...
is he trying to repay my kindness?
He'd have said that straight away.
Things are indeed different in a royal family.
What a long foreshadowing.
My Lord.
A battlefield report has just reached.
The Saintess has done with the consultation.
Follow me to the study chamber.
Yes.
I didn't expect Crow and King Yi are the same people.
Looks like I'm safe.
However, I still haven't diagnosed King Yi's illness.
How should I answer to Lord Nanping?
Then who was the one who poisoned King Yi?
Chief Zhang.
Jin Mi is currently undergoing redemption on earth.
Why did you come to the Flora Realm?
I'm worried about Jin Mi.
I plan to visit her.
I'm here to inform you about it.
Thank you for the effort.
Jin Mi is ill-fated.
Do you really love her without any ill intention?
Of course. You don't have to worry.
Anyone who gives love...
is expecting the same kind of love in return.
What if Jin Mi is just a piece of infertile land...
regardless the types of the seeds and fertilisers being used,
even if she's treated with the most scrupulous care...
she just can't repay your love?
Being in love with her is as though dropping a stone into the sea.
You won't get any feedback.
It requires a lot of effort, are you scared?
There is nothing to be scared.
If time were meant to be wasted...
I don't mind wasting all my time on her.
I wonder...
why did you have such pessimistic opinion about Jin Mi?
Jin Mi is kind...
but she's a rational person since young.
She isn't attracted by anyone,
not to mention winning her heart.
I personally opine that...
absolute sincerity will move a heart of stone.
If that's the case, I wish that your dream will come true.
You seem troubled.
I do know that...
it's fate that Jin Mi is being sent down to earth for a redemption...
but I'm really worried about her.
I plan to...
You plan to go down to earth?
Yes.
It's illegal to go down to earth without permission.
For the sake of Jin Mi...
so what if I have to break the law?
Excuse me. I've to go.
I'll visit you again.
Wait a minute.
Be safe.
No worries.
Turns out that Crow is King Yi.
King Yi is Crow. It's unexpected.
How come the handwriting of the annotation...
is so similar to Crow's handwriting?
Could it be...
Crow had lied to me?
Didn't I tell him that he'd surely recover in 3 days...
with my prescription.
Yet he pretended to be deaf...
and jotted down everything that I said.
He intended to embarrass me.
Forget about it.
I'll be the bigger person.
So long as Crow is safe,
that's the best outcome.
Dear God.
Please show me your presence.
Please bless Crow and King Yi...
with good health and long life.
So that I don't have to die so soon.
Please bless him.
Please bless us.
Miss Jin Mi, don't be scared.
You're really here!
Immortal, am I dreaming?
I'm not dreaming.
I've been dreaming about you since young...
but no one believes in me.
It's unexpected that I get to see Immortal.
I can really see you.
I could only keep you accompanied in the dream last time.
However, if I don't appear in front of you now...
I'm afraid that I'll lose you.
You're not dreaming.
I saw you in my dream before but you never spoke.
You're...
you're the King of Medicine, Sun Zhen Ren.
You're touched by my diligent studies...
so you appear in front of me to motivate me?
That's not true.
What kind of immortal are you?
I'm just an immortal...
who herds deers.
Where are your deers?
I didn't bring my deers. I come here by myself.
Deer herder is nevertheless a celestial being.
He had taken the trouble to appear...
in front of an ordinary person like me.
Yet, I touched him on the raw.
No doubt I've dropped a clanger.
He must be feeling really embarrassed now.
I'm of the view that your position is very promising.
It is stated in the book that...
The Great Sage Equal to Heaven, Sun Wukong used to...
be the Protector of the Horses before he stood out from the crowd.
He's been thrust into the limelight after the journey to the west.
Buddha even conferred him as the Victorious Fighting Buddha.
Zhang Guo Lao from the Eight Immortals...
was a donkey herder before he became an immortal.
He too lives a glorious life afterward.
Hence, I'm of the view that...
your future is promising.
You're just like her.
Just like her? What is it?
Who is just like me?
One of my friends said the same thing.
It's an honour to say the same thing that your friend said before.
Is your friend an immortal too?
She is.
I guess it's fate to meet with the immortals.
It's destiny.
Jin Mi, you may call me Run Yu.
Is it fine?
Immortal Run Yu.
I'm lured to this place...
because of the smell of the person who had saved me the other day.
Is this a coincidence?
Who are you?
Why did you save me using magical prowess?
Why did you sneak into Northern Garden Villa?
Don't move.
Immortality Destructing Arrow?
This move.
I think I know you.
As the Princess of Demon Realm, aren't you supposed to...
kill me the moment you see Immortality Destructing Arrow?
Why do you ask so many questions?
I never realise...
the celestial vault of Demon Realm is so mesmerising.
Not willing to get involved in dispute...
but things go against my wish.
What is this?
Today is your birthday.
The palace is full of presents.
I hope that...
you won't mind receiving a shabby gift from me.
Those presents from six realms are the same every year.
I'm sick of it.
It's just a mere courtesy as I've to take care of father's reputation.
If I'm not happy with your present, you'd have to...
to transfer everything from my store room to your place as a punishment...
so that I have a bigger space.
I hope you'll like it.
What is this?
What's the specialty?
This is a piece of pure brass...
that I found at a remote area on earth.
So this is the reason...
you went missing for 3 months.
I observed your weapon before.
Unlike the other weapons...
it's not easy to mount on your Demon Bone Whip.
That's why I looked for a pure brass for you.
We can engrave your name on it...
and mount it on your weapon.
How do you know that I'm envious of Xuan Shou's sword tassel?
Let's engrave it now.
Hang on, Princess.
If we engrave it using magic...
then it's no different from the ordinary presents.
What do you mean?
In Blue Sky Cave...
the name that we engraved together...
the time that we spent together...
won't disappear even after a million years.
It'll become our unforgettable memories.
That's the real meaning behind my present.
At least you have a heart.
I'll keep it with me forever.
I can recognise your voice, Mu Ci.