[Ever Night]
[Episode 18]
It's Empress's plot.
Uncle, there's something I dared tell no-one.
She's indeed a witch.
I came today because of Yu'er and her brother.
You've heard what happened earlier in the Palace.
Yet you'd plead for them.
Please don't be angry.
Yu'er and Hunyuan are your children.
Please be lenient.
I heard you banned Hunyuan from going to the Academy.
Yu'er and her brother must be upset.
Hunyuan is still young.
He still needs guidance.
What do you suggest?
Hunyuan dislikes study.
He's immature.
You can't force him.
How about he gets army discipline?
Army discipline.
Your Majesty. In the past, you led troops against Yan foes on a golden warhorse.
Palace men should join the army to train and become real men.
Your idea isn't bad.
Then I'll tell Hunyuan to learn well from Shanyue.
Thanks, Your Majesty.
I still have business. I'll have tea
another day.
I take my leave.
Peiyuan, Yu'er and her brother got close - since when?
You see our noble facade.
You can't know our hardships.
Well?
Do you truly want to be Fu Zi's Disciple?
Then you must pass the Academy's Second Floor Exam.
Go sign up.
So you led me in a circle
for a motive.
I can't stand seeing your "nothing matters" face.
Don't waste my precious Pill.
Either take Second Floor Exam or return my Pill.
Cut it out.
In fact, I found out Fu Zi doesn't teach all Disciples.
Exam entrants aren't just Academy students.
Many randomly show up.
Of us, there's Xie Chengyun, Chu Zhongtian, Wang Yin,
and Xiling's Prince Long Qing.
I just started understanding topics, and found my Symbol.
How do I compete?
You found your Symbol? What is it, what?
Not telling you.
Anyway, as a novice Cultivator,
I lack family influence, wealth and real talent.
How do I take the exam?
If you don't, return my Pill!
I want you to take the exam and pass.
To be my sworn Brother, this is the only one way.
Go, useless.
Stop! Stop!
You!
I'll let you see special scenery.
I want you to see Fu Zi's Disciples are in a world you can't imagine.
It's him?
What's that?
Haoran Sword Energy.
Haoran Sword Energy?
[Tang Empire]
Long Qing...
Long Qing.
Long Qing...
Look at me, Long Qing. Look at me!
Everyone praises Tang Empire as world overlord.
Tang capital is world number one grand city.
Tang people are very smart.
But it seems they've forgotten this world belongs to Heaven.
Long Qing...!
It only sounds good.
What Second Floor Exam?
How'd I take the test hungry?
Sang Sang. Sang Sang!
Where is she?
Sang Sang.
Smells good.
- Spicy sour noodles. - Sang Sang.
You're here.
What's up? Your lips are a red mess.
And rouge is smeared.
I'll bring it to you!
You went to see Long Qing?
World's most beautiful guy.
Young Master, today's noodles are yummy.
I told the Boss to add more ingredients.
So how's he look? Handsome like me?
Young Master, hurry and eat or it won't taste good.
Stop there. You didn't answer.
What's he look like?
Cold noodles won't taste good.
Hurry. I'll feed you. Eat.
Spicy sour noodles taste great.
Tell me.
How's the world's most beautiful guy look?
You're always right.
1. You're always right.
2. If you're wrong, I saw it wrongly.
3. If I didn't see wrongly, I thought wrongly.
4. If I didn't think wrongly, you're not wrong if you say so.
5. If I'm wrong and say you're wrong, then I'm wrong.
6. Refer to number 1- Young Master is always right.
That reduces to a few words.
If it's my words, it's mostly right.
Come here.
Never do this. Wipe it off.
[Imperial Guards]
You all know who I am?
I'm your future Emperor.
You're my soldiers.
Why aren't you saluting me?
Brazen!
All wooden-headed.
No fun.
You...
Your Highness, please change.
What's this mean? Me, wear this? Same as them?
I'm a prince. I won't wear it.
Your Highness may be a royal.
But on entering the barracks, observe army rule.
His Majesty ordered strictness.
If you disobey, you'll get beaten.
Worst case, martial law.
You dare?
Please follow orders.
You're my sister's Guard. You must obey me!
Try me!
[Xiang Shou Inn]
Who did that?
One day, you'll all die by my sword.
Li Hunyuan, aren't you tired?
Tired!
I'm not. I'm not. I'm not.
Who are you? What do you want?
Magistrate Yangyu, long time no see.
General Lin, it's you?
What are you... ?
I'm here to kill you.
Sir Magistrate, I'm joking.
I was sent by General Xia Hou secretly to the capital.
It's about a case.
Magistrate Yangyu, I'd like your help.
It's vital.
I had to act improperly.
I hope you can forgive me.
No, no. I'm very honored to share Generals Lin and Xia Hou's burdens.
What is this matter?
Former Censor Zhang Yiqi.
Blacksmith Chen Zixian.
And Yan Suqing.
The three died unnaturally.
I think, Sir Magistrate,
as a capital Official, you'd know the case better than I.
Yes.
I want to know about hidden factors in the three deaths.
Also, has Yan Suqing's killer been caught?
This...
Sir Magistrate, did you hide something from General Xia Hou?
No, no, no, General Lin.
I've discovered a few clues.
I'm about to report to the Court.
Let me hear it.
Alright, I'll talk.
'There is no colour'.
I heard Prince Long Qing is at Imperial Posthouse (travellers' rooms/stable).
I heard my dad say Long Qing caught a cold.
He hasn't made an appearance.
Even Magistrate Yangyu couldn't see or collect him.
Everyone, everyone. I've an important report.
Academy Second Floor opens in two months.
It's time for our talented ones to gather for support at Victory Restaurant.
We'll meet to cheer on those likely to get to Second Floor-
Xie Chengyun, Chu Zhongtian, and Wang Ying.
Everyone, please join us.
Please join us.
Situ Yilan, please join us.
Since they're in our class, we all must go.
Okay.
Ning Que!
You come too.
Victory pancake is so famous, people queue.
Then it's settled. See you tonight.
Meet later.
- Let's go together tonight. - Okay.
Ning Que just works against us.
[Victory Restaurant]
Alright, wait here.
I'll check out it, bring you good food and wine, and we'll leave.
Why do you still come if you dislike them?
I told you.
Tonight's dining is Zhong Dajun's treat.
Then eat up.
Okay. Wait here.
Hello. This is our exam charm for Academy students.
Thanks.
Yu'er, not sure when we'll meet again.
We're parting for a bit.
After you return to Yan, rule Yan and befriend Tang.
Why worry.
Yes, why worry when we'll meet.
It's just...what if I do become Yan ruler.
One, if Tang fights Yan, and Yan loses,
this king loses.
Second, what if I lead my troops to invade Tang.
Joking.
Yu'er, don't take it seriously.
If we're free another time, my treat.
I'll give you special treats.
We're not kids anymore.
We won't binge on good food.
You may all leave.
You'll become king of Yan in the future.
If I want to ask you a favour, it'll be convenient.
I hope Chong Ming and Yu'er can help each other.
But it's not easy to grab the Yan throne.
Besides, I've lived 15 years in Tang capital.
I've grown used to the climate, environment, customs and people.
Above all, there's a person I cherish here.
Your words are inappropriate.
- Yan King is old... - Yu'er. You need only say the word.
I can risk my life for you... let alone the throne.
I learned one thing in my two years on the plains.
Acting impulsively can destroy many beautiful memories.
Chong Ming, we should both face reality.
You married down to Golden Horde Khan,
rather than wed me.
You represent Yan State.
But Yan isn't the most powerful nation.
What I want, you can't give me.
This time, only one will enter 2nd Floor. Is that usual?
2nd Floor entry rules change.
It's possible this time only one will enter.
It'll be hard. I'll try
not to let my class down, nor waste the teaching.
Well, Bro, you're in Doubtless Realm.
Teacher Cao said you're the best bet for 2nd Floor.
If you can't, who can?
Bro Xie, go for it.
Bro, when you're at Second Floor, tell us what it's like.
We're curious.
You're young.
If you can't enter, you'll get in next time.
No need for details from me.
Honestly, if Long Qing hadn't dropped in, I'd bet on you.
But this Prince Long Qing...
Ning Que's here.
Hurry.
Ning Que.
- I've a question. - Okay.
How do you know Princess?
I picked her up on the road.
You misremembered. No way you picked up Princess on the road.
I tell you, what I picked up on the road are all great treasures,
like my home's Sang Sang.
Ning Que, heard of Long Qing?
Him again?
Long Qing is the most outstanding youth.
I admit his strength.
You were a border soldier. Why don't you look like one?
I...
What's a border soldier like?
I think he relies on unpretentious things.
What's that?
Discipline, courage, trust.
What are you doing? Got no eyes?
I tell you, even General Xu Shi won't cross Academy students.
Go, go, go.
So it's Academy kids.
Really getting worse.
You kids learn shallowly, even showing off here.
First lesson was manners. Manners are rules!
If you ever again use the Academy name to boast,
believe I'll use Academy rules to beat you up!
Big Bro Hua, you're Gushan Army leader. Why be upset.
So you're Gushan General. No wonder you're vigorous.
Bro Hua, you bought a manor. I'll visit.
Alright. Bring Yilan, but not anyone else.
Bro Hua, they're all Academy talented ones.
Talented ones.
Let's play.
Go, go, go.
Where are you going?
You're about to return to Yan State.
You're older son.
No-one can take the throne from you.
Older son.
No-one's trying to take it from me.
It's not mine yet.
To Yan people, my famed brother,
compared to a prince held hostage in Tang, a coward prince,
is a more suitable king.
I helped Hua Shanyue become Shan Yin County army head.
Shan Yin County is on Tang-Yan border.
Only as a last resort,
I'll use your army.
It's okay as a last resort.
But if you must, I hope you make the right decision unhesitatingly.
There's another motive.
I hope you take back whatever belongs to you.
Hua Shanyue.
Princess. Prince Chong Ming.
Who's outside?
They're Academy students. They've reserved the verandah.
Academy students are future supporters of Tang and the world.
Maybe Chong Ming will want to meet those students.
Of course.
Hua Shanyue, order a feast in the front hall.
Crown Prince and I will have fun with students
and enjoy a Victory meal.
Yes.
Greeting, Prince Long Qing. Greetings, Priest Cheng.
This way.
[Victory Restaurant]
Greetings, Princess. Greetings, Crown Prince Chong Ming.
Sit.
Chong Ming, what do you think of these talented Tang youth.
Tang has world prestige. The Academy flourishes.
Academy students look charismatic.
Who intrudes on Princess' party?
Little brother, run!
Run!
Greetings, Princess.
Long Qing. It's been years.
Elder Brother.
Princess, this is Prince Long Qing.
So handsome.
Princess. Prince Long Qing left Xiling and caught a chill.
Since leaving Peach Mountain, he rested.
He had no chance to greet Crown Prince or Princess.
Today he heard Crown Prince will return to Yan.
Without full recovery, he came to see Elder Brother.
Xiling's Son of Light
actually caught a cold and took to his bed.
Since you've come, you may as well sit.
Prince Long Qing, this side.
Priest Cheng Lixue, please.
Sang Sang. You want to see Prince Long Qing?
I casually said that; not that I wanted to.
Want good food? And wine?
- Yes! - Let's go.
I heard Prince Long Qing has formidable talent.
You've come to the Academy to study.
Academy students should get on well with you.
The eagle won't show its pride in front of ants.
Mountains won't stoop low to look on valleys.
If people from different worlds are forced together,
they won't get along.
His Majesty got me to show Prince Long Qing around.
Though we only talked a few times, his broad knowledge impressed me.
His cultivation is high.
His entering Second Floor should be no problem.
To enter Second Floor... isn't that simple.
Xiling has great talents.
Prince Long Qing is Revelation Institute's standout in the last decade.
At 20, he's just reached Knowing Destiny.
If he can't enter...
who can?
Reaching Knowing Destiny isn't being in Knowing Destiny.
May I ask?
Please.
So-called Dao - no action, no place, no image,
- no form. - Sit. Hurry. - Nothing.
To see is not to see, to hear is not to hear.
- Quickly eat. - To know is not to know, to perceive is not to perceive.
- It's contained in nature... - We're too far away to see Long Qing.
It's the Dao.
To really know Dao, avoid the name Dao; stay away from the name Dao.
Avoid opinions, stay away from opinions; for a peaceful life.
See the show of two talents debating. It's a rare scene.
Young Master, who will win?
I hope Xie Chengyun won't lose his shirt.
If I'm wrong, please explain.
Spoken well!
This debate goes to Long Qing.
Sit down! I didn't expect Academy students to be sore losers.
Before complaining at being outshone, think for a moment.
Did you all bow down?
Usually, you're high and mighty. Why so inflexible today?
Prince Long Qing's debating even impressed Elder Lan Ke.
For a party, there must be good wine.
Today we bid farewell to His Highness Chong Ming.
Gushan County has nothing better to offer than famed Jiujiang wine.
Bring the wine.
- Great wine. - Help yourself.
So good.
On behalf of Princess, I toast Prince Long Qing.
But under Gushan County customs, Prince Long Qing must match my drinks.
Can Prince Long Qing drink or not? Dare or not?
Is forcing him to drink a mess-up?
Long Qing is a bigshot at Knowing Destiny level.
A drinking contest with him is asking for trouble.
Again.
Brother Chong Ming.
Again.
[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 only a short while~
~Don't obsess or say sorry~
~Winner just treats loser~
~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 is nearing, 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~