[Ever night]
[Episode 35]
[Princess' Residence]
Princess, it's a Palace crisis.
What?
His Majesty led soldiers to blockade his Study.
Who's he going after?
Did Father know?
Palace news is blocked.
Whatever happens inside, we can't know.
But, Princess, now's the time to break in.
Thus, save His Majesty and reveal Empress' identity
in one fell swoop.
You do know, as Tang Princess,
I can't command troops.
But you can now.
With my Master's Token, you can access the Palace
with General Hua's Guards.
Princess, your decision awaits.
Will you protect 3rd Prince's throne or Xia Tian's life?
Call Hua Shanyue.
Eliminate the evil around the Emperor.
Yes.
Can I trust a Tang man's words?
You can.
I admit Demon Sect once went crazy in the world
but Huangren have it tough.
In the Far North, elderly, children and women just want to survive.
Fine. I promise you.
In the end, I'll grant Huangren a place to live.
You'll always treat her well?
For sure.
Will you let Little Six ascend your throne?
Your Majesty. Princess is leading troops here to save you.
Tell them to back off. I'm fine.
I informed her
but Princess insists on seeing you to be reassured.
It's me she wants to see to be reassured.
Your family affairs are too bothersome.
Wasn't your past courage marrying Xia Tian stronger than now?
No matter what, she's my wife.
I'll protect her all my life
and protect her secret.
Even if you protect her and protect Huangren,
truth will come out.
You'll have no place to run.
If there comes a time with no place to run,
I'll fight until the world accepts her.
Fine. Then I'll help you.
When you're prepared, fight this battle.
It's been fifteen years.
You siblings never sent a single letter.
Now I see you again, my joy exceeds my resentment.
Though the Court is no purer than any Sect,
this is the life you chose.
So I give my blessings,
child.
On this trip to the capital,
when I said I had no intention to leave, I wasn't lying.
I was going to aid you a bit.
But now, this is all I can do.
In this world, Huangren
have hardship.
Remember your promise to Huangren.
Godfather!
Manman, know why Xiling wants to slaughter Huangren?
According to Xiling, Huangren practise Demonism,
absorbing nascent Qi.
If their Tribe grows stronger, no nascent Qi will be left.
In any tribe, there's good and evil.
It's just, Xiling people think themselves righteous.
They won't tolerate darkness, nor things brighter than they are.
When other people bring light into the world, they're afraid.
Then they defame and destroy, twisting black and white.
Fu Zi, what's Huangren light?
There was a kind of fish in South China Sea-
called whale.
Every whale swims 1000s of miles, lives in oceans, eats voraciously.
But life ends.
When the whale dies,
its body falls apart slowly into the dark ocean depths.
The falling of the whale sustains deep sea creatures.
They eat its flesh, live in its bones.
One fall sustains deep sea life for centuries.
Fall; flesh and bones; decay.
The whale then is an oasis deep in the ocean.
South Sea fishermen call a whale's death "whale fall".
It's the whale's death, and a blessing to the ocean.
And returning to Heaven and Earth is Huangren "whale fall".
Eventually with their deaths, Huangren repay the world with renewed nascent Qi.
I understand.
Thanks, Fu Zi, for the whale fall fable.
Father, I came too late. Are you alright?
All of you, leave. I'm very tired.
Remember, here today, nothing happened.
Leave us.
Yu'er, I have something I want kept unknown.
If someone is pushing to unravel it all,
I'd rather this person perishes.
We're father and daughter. Don't cross the line.
Princess.
State Preceptor.
Princess.
I have something I don't know if I should say.
Preceptor, go ahead.
The Empress is virtuous.
You needn't go against her and lose your manners.
The Heir to the throne is ultimately up to His Majesty.
Preceptor, Father led Guards to his Study.
Don't you have suspicion?
Shouldn't the Heir at least be a Tang person?
Don't you think?
Master.
Malicious thief!
Master, I suspected a Demonist hid in the Inner Court.
I worried about the Emperor's safety, and acted badly.
Think I don't know your intent?
In Inner Court matters, you dare interfere?!
Return and self-reflect.
Yes, Master.
Fu Zi, the whale is huge. Can we cook it in a pot?
What are you saying?
But, if we catch one, we'll know for sure.
Very good, Fu Zi.
I'm curious what kind of person you are.
What I'm like is unimportant.
And who you are isn't important to me.
You look like Flower Maniac, one of three lady Maniacs?
Impolite, mean, unfortunate.
Today, meeting Book Maniac disappointed me.
She was once like me, a pure person in this world.
So I'm curious.
Who could change her so much?
I know many ugly deeds occur in this world.
But people like you take this as wisdom.
Please stay away from her.
Beautiful Princess.
Shan Lady's and my connection isn't your business.
Book Maniac is innocent and inexperienced.
Your ploys clouding her judgement won't last.
People like you are dirt and mud in this world.
Your dirty tricks may be covered by glamour.
Sooner or later, your inside dirt will be exposed.
Right, we're the mud.
How about Long Qing?
A stupid man like you can't appreciate that perfect man.
You'll never touch Light's wondrous world.
When the carts were robbed, you turned a blind eye.
Is that Light?
You're rude. Don't you fear dying in front of me?
A woman who believes in perfection, a princess above the masses,
a pure Flower Maniac,
has intention to kill?
If you kill me, even in intention,
your world will become imperfect.
You will wish to die.
I'll tell Princess a little secret.
Since I was 8 years old, I kept wishing to die.
What a coincidence! I got this from the market.
I aimed to give this to Shan Lady, but I met you first.
I know even if I give this to you now,
you won't look at me differently.
This is the rare Snow Mount Rock Palm.
It's very delicate, so few exist in the world.
Congratulations! It's a treasure.
Snow Mount Rock Palm indeed is a treasure.
Quickly, give it to me-
You!
I just want to let you know-
what's beautiful differs for each person.
Things you cherish may bring sadness and anger.
If I'm sad and angry, what do you gain?
You came here to belittle me. What do you gain?
You refuse to listen to reason.
I should play this to the end.
Take your medicine.
It's bitter?
You knew from the start.
I knew from the start.
Then why not tell me?
You must have your reason for saying nothing.
When you were ready, you'd tell me.
I didn't want it to affect you.
Family and nation can't be mixed.
Who knows if today's problems
aren't my fault?
It's fine.
Our shared experiences, good or bad, are worth it.
First heal your body. Don't think too much.
Come.
What about Huangren moving south?
Huangren Elders are parleying with Xiling United Forces.
I'll ask General Shu Cheng to push it along.
As for Huangren having safe land to settle,
I'll do as I promised your godfather.
Do you regret marrying me?
If I wasn't Huangren, this wouldn't happen.
No "ifs".
God arranges all.
Without the past, I won't be beside you,
or taste your sweetleaf tea.
Come. Drink more.
Ning Que.
I've wanted to seek Dao Truth in battle.
Seems you and I must duel.
Manman!
How long's it take to boil water?
Fu Zi, it'll be done soon.
You said that two hours ago!
Fu Zi, where will we head to?
Those two old friends are missing. Let's go South.
Seems you enjoy this.
Wine is a good thing.
How'd I forget?
Manman, let's go.
Which way? The way we came?
The same way?
Life would be too dull.
So, where to go?
Tian Qi Mountain.
Old Yellow, let's go.
Tian Qi Mountain.
Bro Zhong.
What's up?
Lady was invited to an Allied Forces meeting.
She wouldn't let us go.
I'm worried she'll have a dispute with Xiling over Ink Pool people's deaths.
- Follow me. - Okay.
All youngsters here in the Wildland performed well, except for one.
Lady Mo of Ink Pool Park handled matters recklessly.
I heard she almost made a big mistake delivering the fodder.
Heavenly God!
Lady Mo should be held responsible for her mistake.
What are you saying?
Ink Pool Park students feared battle.
They let mounted bandits invade the camp.
Lady Mo! You claim to be a scholar,
Book Maniac of three lady Maniacs, yet couldn't defeat bandits.
You watched the escort team get hurt and die, uh?
I didn't expect mighty Xiling Cavalry General and White Tower Master
to spout lies!
Lady Mo! You accuse Xiling.
General Luo. The men you assigned
weren't experienced warriors but were weak men.
When bandits attacked us,
Xiling Cavalry patrolled nearby.
I sent a Talisman message to ask for aid, but got no response.
Why is that?
Because you and Qu Ni wanted to kill me, you turned a blind eye.
All nonsense!
Mo Shanshan, to shirk responsibility, you frame this old woman.
I thought of giving you a light punishment.
I didn't expect your sharp tongue and evil mind.
Don't bully this old woman with weak insinuations.
Lady Mo. You said Master Qu Ni and I set you up.
Got any proof?
Mo Shanshan, an Ink Pond disciple, falsely accused us!
Your crime will be punished!
General Luo.
Please show your palms.
You don't dare?
Everyone, look. This is Ink Pool Talisman ink.
Once you touch it, it leaves ink traces.
This...is the proof.
It's a frame-up!
I'll fight to death to uphold my honour!
You little minx!
You...
Little minx...
Lady Mo.
You'll cut your palm to duel?
Yes.
You know this will lead to the death of one of you?
I know.
But it's my only way of proof.
Ink Pool Park disciple, Mo Shanshan...
requests Aunt's instruction.
Nonsense!
Put away the knife.
I can't think of another way to make up to lost souls.
They're dead and can't speak.
As for my words, nobody is listening.
Justice does exist.
But we must get it on our own.
Who are you?
I can prove Lady Mo told the truth.
How can you testify?
Because I was there.
Who'd believe a nobody's words.
A mere foot soldier acts arrogantly.
I really want to see how you can show proof.
My words are proof.
Joking. How are your words proof?
How are an old granny's words proof?
So aren't mine proof?
Insolent!
Aunt is Heaven Pillar Great Virtue. Who are you?
Think you equal Aunt?
And you? Dare speak that way.
You...
Time to pick a card.
Do it suavely, easily, stylishly, this time.
But which Academy card do I pick?
General. He's Master 13,
Ning Que. I'm under orders to contact him secretly.
Master 13, you're not an Ink Pool student. Sit next to me?
So he's Thirteen.
- Really? - So he's Thirteen.
Thanks, General.
I'll introduce him.
This is Master 13 of Tang Empire.
He's also sole successor of Grandmaster Yan Se, Ning Que.
You finally made an entrance.
Seems it's truly Ning Que.
I heard you say
no-one would believe Master Qu Ni tells lies.
So I want to know
who would believe a Second Floor student,
Fu Zi's disciple, would lie?
Master 13.
Can it be settled this way-
Xiling General, Luo Kedi, will receive forty lashes.
He'll report to Justice Hall for removal from active duty.
The Cavalry will come under Peach Mountain command.
Six months' hard labour. What do you think?
- Enough. - Not enough.
When bandits attacked us,
Xiling did nothing but watch.
That day, Aunt was on the grasslands.
You knew of it?
If you knew, why show no concern?
Just now, when Xiling punished its man, you said it was enough.
Are you involved with Xiling?
If so, why show no concern on the grasslands that day?
Master 13, you're not from Xiling. Why butt in?
- Useless idiot. - You...
My Teacher, Yan Se, is a Xiling priest.
Three Xiling Halls honour him.
As his only Student, if I ignore someone disgracing Xiling,
won't I disappoint my Teacher and Hao Tian (God).
A wife can't have 2 spouses. You have two masters.
I don't want to ask Yan Se.
Yet if I meet Fu Zi in future, I want to know what he's thinking.
Could he, for a bratty, despicable, shameless disciple,
ruin 100 years of good repute.
You just asked about my Master.
You wanted to teach me a lesson.
Now you know who my Master is, you want to teach him a lesson.
According to seniority, address me as Uncle.
Want to teach me a lesson? Don't respect seniors?
You said you'd ask Fu Zi. Is he someone you just meet?
You want to criticise Fu Zi. Want to destroy your Sect?
Master 13, don't confuse matters.
It's a military discussion.
Be reasonable.
You ignored someone's reasoning.
I won't be reasonable.
Talk seniority.
Have you undergone too much?
As Heaven Pillar Great Virture, you're a mean old crone.
Fu Zi! You're an old fool.
Why keep a despicable student?
You old crone.
Interfering in my business.
Aunt!
- Master! - Senior!
- Master. - Quickly take Aunt back.
It's over.
Today's meeting is ended.
Thanks, Bro Zhong. No, Master 13.
Mr. Thirteen, I know young girls' company is happy.
But my camp's here. You revealed yourself.
If you camp with Ink Pool students, it may embarrass us.
General, I still have a mission. Don't worry.
Alright.
Book Maniac is a nice girl.
Master 13.
[Ever Night]
~Hey, I can only say sorry~
~You, who've forgotten time, look a bit lost~
~You seem faraway, in front of me~
~Time blinks by~
~Take it easy~
~Life is still the same~
~Hey, let me change the ending~
~Yet I can cover it up only a short while~
~Don't obsess or say sorry~
~Loser just treats winner~
~Better not meet rather than cry on parting~
~Night is long and dark~
~Don't leave regrets~
~I've seen right, wrong, gratitude, grudges, words, acts~
~I risk danger, desperate for you~
~Umbrella in old Chang'an~
~Night nears, talismans burn~
~Fight till all is gone in chaos and darkness~
~See us blaze through darkness, changing Heaven and Earth~
~Spur the horses forward~
~Geese fly south before snow~
~Get drunk at a warm coast~
~Under slashes of the sword, we love each other still~