[Ever Night]
[Episode 25]
[Red Sleeves Club]
- 60,500. - 70,000.
79,100.
We're rich!
Shui Zhu, you've struck it rich.
Thanks to Sang Sang.
Only Ning Que's seal raised its worth.
Fifty-five.
Seventy-three.
Wait. For business in Red Sleeves,
you should pay Jian Daijia.
Sixty-three for one
or we go separate ways.
Deal.
The original copy.
Sang Sang, you know business.
Of course.
Our home's money is earned by me.
[Chicken Soup Note]
May I ask you to read this to me?
"Sang Sang, Young Master got drunk and won't be home."
"Remember to drink chicken soup."
Please read it once more?
"Sang Sang, Young Master got drunk and won't be home."
"Remember to drink chicken soup."
Again, slowly.
"Sang Sang, Young Master got drunk and won't be home."
"Remember to drink chicken soup."
"Sang Sang."
Sang Sang, Young Master got drunk and won't be home.
Remember to drink chicken soup.
Okay, brush, paper and inkstone are here.
- Time to start, Master 13. - Don't.
Call me Ning Que.
I don't want to be "Master" to you.
Teacher, how to draw a talisman?
First, you must perceive the universe's nascent energy.
The more subtle, the better. Then, from your perception,
draw the traces left by flowing nascent energy.
How, if I can't see it?
A Cultivator's world is never seen with his eyes.
So, use perception.
Correct. Use your perception to draw talismans.
So you mean
anything I draw will work.
That's simple.
You wish!
If it's that simple, why not poke your eyes out.
These are talismans?
Don't underestimate them.
Most of these embody many masters' wisdom.
When you learn about Heaven and Earth's intersection,
don't forget to refer to these Signs.
But, even if your ability is strong
and you can copy these Signs,
I don't believe you'll understand them.
Teacher.
If I focus, how soon can I draw my first Sign?
Unknown.
Some people get it in about ten days.
But some take as long as ten years.
That long?
Learning has no high road.
You have a lot to learn.
Teacher, can I take these home to read?
Take them.
And before you finish reading all these, no need to stay all day.
Then I can go?
Thanks, Teacher.
Teacher, who made so many copies of my Chicken Soup Note?
I...give it to me.
Give it. Give it to me.
Give it back.
Teacher, you're helping Sister Shui Zhu do business?
What if I am?
If I hadn't found that Note,
would you and Sang Sang live such a good life?
And I'm not doing this for myself.
Shui Zhu begged.
She's a mere lady who works hard every day.
I'm helping her.
H-h-helping.
Helping her.
Your cut?
Commission.
Little brat, laughing at me.
Dare interrogate your Teacher? Huh?
Still evading me?
Your lowly Chicken Soup Note
has a higher price than
this Expert's words!
I've to get revenge.
Still running?
- You...you... - I was wrong! - You!
I'm still earning...
That little lass is Ning Que's maid.
The one escorting her is Jian Dajia's aide, Xiao Cao.
That's all I've found out. If General disbelieves me, I-
I trust your skills.
You mean to remind me my foe has a high status.
Even his little handmaiden
can't be messed with easily.
General Lin is astute.
His Majesty asked me to investigate Master 13's kidnapping.
I must remind you
staying in the capital isn't my choice.
Sir Magistrate, this secret investigation
hopefully is kept secret, mentioned to no-one.
I understand.
Remember, I was never in the capital.
Sir, we'll just let him go?
Since it's His Majesty's orders.
(Tuyang City)
His Majesty will protect me.
Him? I'm afraid he can't even protect himself now.
Intruding in the Palace is punishable by death.
Hurry and leave.
Eternal Night nears. Hades' Child didn't die.
Eternal Night nears...
I feel deep unrest so I risked seeing you.
Don't worry. I can take care of myself.
I won't let anyone hurt you.
Back then, I shouldn't have brought you to Tang.
Thus you wouldn't have met him.
Thanks, Your Majesty, for letting Lin Ling go.
I won't upset you.
I don't wish Master 13's assassination matter
to be publicised, causing panic.
My eyes were covered by dark clouds.
When will I be able to see clearly
the truth of the matter?
I dreamed of Lin Guangyuan last night.
You're kind and honourable,
unable to forget that misfortune.
Do you still believe
Lin Guangyuan wasn't a traitor.
Court officials who died were my officials.
I just had no evidence.
If I find evidence
of Lin Guangyuan's innocence,
I'll broadcast the truth.
I won't tolerate
unjust killing of innocents.
But...
what I most fear is that
destroying Xia Hou will hurt you.
I put you in a difficult position.
No difficulties
since you came into my life.
If not for you beside me, I wouldn't have known
cozy long nights.
Lately I think
my Tang wants to hold its traditions for millennia.
When the nation declines in future, what then?
Fu Zi will one day leave this world.
At that time, what then?
Withstand like trees in storms.
Tang fought many wars since its founding 1000 years ago.
Many good officials and troops were sacrificed.
What we can do
is teach people to treasure life.
Your son, Chong Ming, greets Father.
Greetings, Your Majesty.
Father, live long, live long.
You may rise.
Thanks, Father.
These 15 years,
Chong Ming, you suffered.
I was in Tang
but, considering it was for Yan's revival,
- I didn't suffer. - Yes.
You didn't suffer.
The Yan Revival Cabal I painstakingly placed in Tang
was destroyed in one fell swoop by you.
I really wonder if
your life in Tang let you forget your origins.
I don't dare. I know my faults.
I erred gravely by over-haste.
Over-haste?
You weren't over-hasty to attack Tang
but over-concerned for that princess.
I'd sacrifice my life for National Revival.
Who's this man with you?
He's my personal Tang guard who followed me.
Personal guard?
You were raised in Tang the last 15 years.
I didn't imagine you'd bring a guard.
He was hired by Princess?
Yes.
- Kill him. - Father!
You can't want a spy
living in Yan palace openly?
Father, I can't.
I'm from Yan but left young.
I'm no traitorous spy.
Rise.
Get up!
Kill him.
Or I'll demote you to a commoner, to be exiled.
Choose one.
Mercy, Your Majesty...
I'm really no spy. Please spare me.
Dismissed.
Yes.
You're disgraceful.
For a woman,
right now is it worth it?
You want to save her
but she schemed.
Don't think delusive fallacies.
This one experience is enough.
I hope you remember your lesson from National Revival Cabal.
Don't lose a second time for a woman.
I understand.
You should write to Princess.
Tell her that you will be
successor to my throne.
Father. Yan people and officials
support Long Qing, not me.
Yes, but Long Qing
didn't get into Second Floor.
So I feel you're more suitable.
What?
This...how?
Because of some guy, Ning Que.
Alright. You may go.
Hold onto that woman.
She'll be useful to us.
Yes, Father.
Father.
(Xiling Immortal Shrine)
Light won't be extinguished. God is eternal.
Long Qing.
Since you didn't become Fu Zi's personal Disciple,
I will teach and guide you.
I want you as my Disciple, claimed under Heaven.
Remember the humiliation you suffered in Tang and its Academy.
One day,
all those without faith in God will pay the price.
Disciple Long Qing bows to you.
Rise.
Thanks, Hierarch.
You're Justice Division Vice-Chief.
It's time you resumed duties.
Yes. I will obey.
Your Highness.
Vice-Chief.
These
are Demon Sect remnants, spies planted in Xiling.
You'll be allowed to live
if you name your accomplices.
King of Hades, come down to protect us.
They'll say nothing.
Kill them.
Your Highness.
Justice Division is no place for you.
Since your return to Peach Mountain, you didn't look for me.
So I came to find you.
I'm not Son of Light.
I failed to be Fu Zi's Disciple.
I've no right to see you. Better not meet.
Why care for these things?
You're Hierarch's Disciple,
Justice Vice-Chief, Yan State Prince.
Are these not enough?
Not enough. Those were mine.
Then why pursue what's not yours.
I lost.
Lost to a hoodlum.
You didn't lose.
That was Fu Zi's choice.
Everyone can see your efforts, even I can see.
I think this result is quite good, really good.
I don't think it's good.
Is Fu Zi always correct?
"A gentleman doesn't compete."
Why not compete?
Even you think that way. I'm very disappointed.
Is this dirty, gory life really what you want?
Long Qing.
I'll wait for you.
I'll wait for your return.
Back by my side.
Drink water.
What are these scribbles?
What are you saying? You can't see it.
Go. Don't disturb my study.
What can I possibly get from this black ink mess?
It really is scribble.
[Old Brush Shoppe]
Young Master, come wash your feet.
Did you know?
You've an outstanding quality.
What is it?
Intense focus.
When you first studied Laozi's 'Treatise on Response of Dao',
you had no sleep for two weeks.
General Ma cracked his whip to break your concentration.
It ended that period of time.
Sang Sang, I've made you worry.
Do what you need.
I'll take care of you.
Okay.
Go to sleep. I'll think a bit longer.
Mm.
Are you hungry?
What do you want to eat?
[Tang Academy]
Little Bro.
Yesterday you were busy, but not today, right?
Seventh Senior.
5th and 8th Seniors asked me to play chess.
I'm taking them food.
Or they'll starve to death.
So that's it.
I'll see what good food it is.
It's Victory Restaurant breakfast.
Smells good.
Sister, it's for 5th and 8th Seniors. I-
Fine, you eat it.
Little Bro, you're so nice.
(Princess's Residence)
This rosebud dew is very good for skin.
Young Master bought me some.
Quickly, look.
You shine more and more.
- Like it? - I like it.
Thanks, Princess.
You and Hunyuan are similar ages.
Why not be my adopted sister?
I won't dare. Thanks for your kind care.
You and I need no formality.
Ning Que has you as his maid.
Now he defeated Long Qing
and is Grandmaster Yan Se's Student,
your status isn't as it was.
What if, in private, you call me Big Sis.
I'll call you Little Sis. Well?
Big Sis.
Good Little Sis.
Seniors, hurry, eat.
I brought Victory Restaurant breakfast. Here.
[Victory Restaurant]
I'm afraid it's not enough food.
5th Senior likes dumpling skin.
8th Senior likes dumpling stuffing.
This was filling?
Quality, not quantity,
for things we love.
We're full.
Junior, proceed.
No, no, no. Seniors.
Yesterday, I had 12 rounds.
I won't play.
- I beg you to let me off. - Little Bro. - Come here.
Don't go...
Little Bro.
Why are you unhappy?
You argued with Ning Que?
Young Master runs around the Academy nowadays.
Or he strolls in the streets with Grandmaster Yan Se.
No arguing.
He hasn't even time to chat to me.
Sit down.
Thanks, Princess.
He just entered Second Floor and is already so arrogant.
He even ignores you now.
I'll teach him a lesson.
Princess, no, Big Sis, be calm.
He's not arrogant. He worries his low skills
let down the Academy and Grandmaster Yan Se.
You mustn't blame him.
Looks like he's truly important in your heart.
Hurry, sit.
Thanks, Princess.
Little Bro!
Where are you coming from; where are you going?
11th Senior. I just fed 5th and 8th.
- Right now... - I don't mean your current movements.
The past has passed.
'Now' will flash by.
I mean your original intention.
11th Senior, discuss issues another time.
I'm tired to death.
Clever! "Tired to death".
What you were trying to say was-
Before birth, how to know life's joy? I'm not dead;
how to know its grief?
I...
11th Senior.
You meant to say it?
You consider him.
Don't you consider yourself?
I...I...
Sister.
Where's this Little Fairy from?
Don't talk rot.
Hunyuan, why aren't you at army training?
What are you back?
I...I have home leave.
Sister, this is...
This is Ning Que's maid, Sang Sang.
You two met previously.
It's her. She looks different.
You're back for something?
Sister, I beg you. Don't make me go back.
My legs hurt.
I'll obey you in everything.
Go to the study.
We'll review your army training.
Go to the study and wait.
Hurry.
9th and 10th Seniors, what's up?
Little Bro, hear our new tune.
- You must listen. - Okay, okay, okay.
7th-Senior Sister, I'll help you...
- Little Bro. - Junior Bro.
Young Master's back.
I'm hungry. Cook now.
I'll get to it.
Teacher.
- I'm back. - You're back.
Useless tools.
What are you doing?
I'm fixing the door.
Hold the door.
- Hold on. - What are you doing?
What's on your face?
Hold it. Hold it.
- Like this? - Yes.
Hold the door.
[Heaven Dao South Gate]
Master.
You overworked today. I'm worried.
I made you medicinal soup.
Master, please drink it.
You're taciturn and stubborn.
You are not suited
to lead Dao South Gate.
What will you do
on my future demise?
I'll follow you, Master.
Your cultivation potential is limited.
Your slowness and passivity is unsuited to Court.
Being Tang State Preceptor
is impossible for you.
I lack ability.
These years, I looked after you and Senior and did paperwork.
On your demise,
I'll complete my duties,
then retreat to study the Dao.
That'll be very difficult alone.
Hearing such plans sounds a little tragic.
- Mingchi. - Master.
Come here.
My only disciple is you.
I'll naturally consider everything for you.
Master, you consider my every need.
I must take care of you wholeheartedly.
Master, please drink your medicine.
[Tang Imperial City]
~Daybreak lights west chambers~
~autumnal breeze last night~
~cool as wine~
~far green hills, calming zither~
~rowing in high spirits~
~pages turning, rain drizzle~
~I asked the cool breeze to tour the world with me~
~that Spring, we cut fragrant peach blossom while drinking wine~
~unfettered, see the world~
~a child giggles at life's question~
~I laugh at life's tumult~
~an antidote can't be found~
~deep love, disturbing hate; painful parting, lonely love~
~people profit in chaos~
~pitiful ageing beauty~
~youth's prime disappears~
~just laugh at restive worldly affairs~
See this house's roof tiles.
The roof tiles gently dip,
then tilt up smoothly.
Roof tiles follow rain flow.
Rain follows overlying tiles downwards.
The secret talisman is between roof tiles and rain.
So it's very smooth.
Secret talisman.
These houses must've been built many years ago.
But the craftsmen can't have been Talisman Experts.
Did they sense Heaven and Earth's nascent energy?
What you said isn't bad.
Generations of building rain eaves
accumulated much wisdom.
In which direction will rainwater flow?
Why'd rain flow in a certain direction?
Craftmen and ancestors didn't know why.
They just imitated Nature's laws.
So, the first step for humans learning from Heaven and Earth
is always to imitate.
Slowly.
[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~