[Ever Night]
[Episode 56]
You ate my Divine Pill.
It was my big favour.
Now you treat me like this.
- But she's Demon Sect Saintess. - So what?
- And you're Abbot's successor. - So what?
But she is Third-Senior's Student.
So what?
You're shameless.
You're her Junior Uncle.
I know.
I know it all.
But she...
But I am sincere.
Explain...
how a Demonist...
Explain how a Demonist is so adorable?
That girl is wild, unlike you.
What do you see in her really?
I...
I like...
I like her
shiny long braids.
She raises Pipi, a wolf.
She knows Daoism and Demonism clash
yet still came to the Academy.
Most importantly, she has unshakable persistence.
3rd-Senior Sister tortured her like that, yet she won't leave the Academy.
Quit your reasoning.
Tell me honestly.
Why do you like her?
I...
Because...
my heart was moved.
Since the moment I saw her,
my heart was moved.
You're the only one who can tell this.
If you like her, tell her.
Don't run away from it.
Come to my new house soon.
Sang Sang invited Tang Xiaotang.
Brother.
That's all I can do to help.
Ning Que.
Your being with Sang Sang is so nice.
If possible,
avoid doing those dangerous things.
Don't forget. Sang Sang waits for you at home.
Thanks for the watermelon.
Fu Zi won't approve, right?
If 3rd-Senior Sister learns this,
will she beat me up?
[Xiling Immortal Shrine]
Hierarch and Grand Priests.
Zhi Shou Abbey sent news Ye Qing came out of training.
Years ago, Ye Qing chose to study Life and Death's profound Truth.
I thought he'd be stuck there forever.
Who knew he'd figure out that unsolved Test.
Youthful effort succeeds.
Ye Qing qualifies as Zhi Shou Abbot's successor.
Yet he left the Abbey.
Will he abandon Dao Cultivation origins and heirship
for Wayfarer duties?
That's interesting.
He's like his sister, Dao Addict, Ye Hongyu.
They're faulty in the head.
Don't judge so soon.
15 years ago, Ye Qing for the Abbey,
Tang for Demon Sect, Qi Nian for Heaven Pillar,
became Wayfarers for three Unknown Places.
Then, Tang left Demon Sect and went to the Huangren.
Qi Nian studied Silent Zen; Ye Qing had closed Cultivation.
There's no news of those two.
Ye Qing is the only person who can travel now.
Speaking of Wayfaring,
Academy Mister 13, Ning Que, is such a shameless person.
Hierarch, Ye Qing leaving the Abbey reminds me of something
that unsettles me.
Please speak up.
Ye Qing is not only Abbey Wayfarer
but also Ye Hongyu's natural brother.
If he knows we forced his sister out of Peach Mountain
and blames us, it'd be hard to explain.
Then don't explain.
Ye Hongyu degraded in the Wildland,
then hurt Shrine soldiers.
She betrayed us and left. What's to explain?
But, will he believe it?
Tell him the Academy may be protecting Hades' Child.
As a responsible Wayfarer,
this is far more important than his sister's matter.
- But— - Enough.
Do as Justice Grand Priest said.
Grand Priest, visit Ye Qing and tell him about Hades' Child.
I believe he'll be interested.
All ten properties by Yan Ming Lake were bought by you.
Don't say you're broke again.
You're right. After buying the properties, I'm in debt.
12th-Senior, what if...
Nope! I have no money.
But to celebrate your moving, I got you a big gift.
- What it is? - Liangping Store.
You can't afford good food. This meets your needs.
It's bigger than Teacher's red packet.
Liangping's pecans are crisp and tasty.
Sang Sang, your Young Master bought a big place.
How will you two fill it?
If Young Master likes it, Sang Sang likes it.
Look, it's Tubby.
I thought he was slobby.
He looks better smartened up.
Look at his chubbiness. He's the same in any clothes.
There, look. He's eating again.
12th-Senior Brother.
Did Fu Zi pass you a good appetite or you passed it to Fu Zi?
That's a good question.
I'll have to think about it.
I wonder why Fu Zi took him as a student.
What's his skill?
Maybe his entrance test was eating.
Young Master's test was climbing a mountain.
He knows nothing but eating.
- Sang Sang! - Huh?
Didn't you make 12th-Senior and Tang Xiaotang a meal?
Mm. Let's go in and eat.
We have a meal?
Tang Tang! Hurry and eat!
Food? Let's go. Let's eat.
- Let's go! - Slowly.
Let's eat!
Ye Hongyu defected?
We all know Dao Addict, Ye Hongyu, is highly talented at Cultivation.
She's Xiling's top youth. Pride is inevitable.
Unexpectedly she refused punishment,
hurt Cavalry Leader, Luo Kedi, and fled.
- Where'd she go? - Tang capital.
Why go to Tang?
In the Wildland, she met Mister 13, Ning Que.
The Academy has a Mister 13?
Yes, Fu Zi took another student.
He's Mister 13, Ning Que.
Right, remember the prophecy of Eternal Night?
Of course.
That year, Tang, Qi Nian and I saw signs of Ever Night coming.
Ever Night's coming means Hades' Son appeared.
Many signs show that Mister 13, Ning Que, protected by the Academy,
is the Child of Hades.
The Academy...Child of Hades...
Ye Hongyu...
No matter what, as Dao Wayfarer,
and as Ye Hongyu's sibling, you shouldn't ignore this.
Then I'll visit Tang capital.
Goodbye.
Can you row for a bit?
Usually Sang Sang rows; I relax.
Now you're here, I'm serving you.
Does it make sense?
You fed your Academy etiquette to dogs?
As 12th-Senior, I can order you around.
If you disagree, talk to Fu Zi.
Faster! Tang Tang is farther away.
Didn't you eat?
You ate all the food. What could I eat?
Xiaotang. Is there someone you like?
There is. My brother.
I don't mean that "like".
And you.
And Uncle, my Teacher and Fu Zi. I like them all.
I don't mean that kind of 'like'.
Not that kind of like...
The kind, when you're near him,
your heat goes, ba boom, ba boom.
Ba boom! Ba boom!
Like this?
If you say so.
I thought today I could row on the lake with her.
I didn't expect to end up in a boat with you.
Regretful?
Why'd you hold back?
The chance was in front of you.
Did you think it through?
This stuff isn't easy to think through.
How about leaving the Academy?
Return to the Abbey as heir
to amend Heaven Daoism and recognize Demon Sect.
That way, you can marry her openly.
It sounds easy.
Tang Xiaotang is Demon Sect Saintess.
Us as a couple spells disaster.
Disaster?
See your chubby face.
I couldn't imagine such a sad story happening to you.
Don't those things happen to a handsome guy?
Let me ask, is my face my fate?
Yes.
No, no, no.
It doesn't matter. Face isn't to do with fate.
I see.
It's going to rain. I'll take her back.
Rain, really? It's so sunny.
It's raining here.
I seldom have fun.
You had to mention sad things.
Row!
Young Master, when do you think the snow will stop?
Ask God. How'd I know?
What did Tang Xiaotang say?
Ask God.
Sang Sang.
Xiaotang says Demon Sect Saintesses must be virgins.
So, she can't marry.
I think Pipi shouldn't be told about Saintesses
- so he won't... - Mm.
I wanted to make it happen with my blessing.
It's a pity.
Which scum is it?
Go!
Ye Hongyu?
Ning Que.
How'd you get in?
Is there a place I can't enter?
Young Master!
Young Master, our door fell off!
It fell off?
Give me a room.
I'll stay here.
Why the capital? How'd you find my home?
I want a quiet place to stay.
I need to figure out something.
Are you here as Xiling Justice Chief or Dao Addict, Ye Hongyu?
I'm no longer linked with Xiling Justice Hall.
You betrayed Xiling?
I just left for now.
I was born a Dao Chi. I'd never betray the Dao.
Ye Hongyu, did you offend a Xiling bigwig?
I can't offend those you want to avoid.
Cut the crap or I'll kill you.
How long will you stay?
Young Master.
Hot water is ready.
This is one of three Addicts, Dao Chi, Ye Hongyu.
Bring me water.
Who are you talking to?
Her.
She's mistress here: Sang Sang.
You're Grandmaster of Light's successor?
Mm.
Release her! Suck my blood instead.
You can't leave your wound. You must treat it.
Ye Hongyu, you're the strongest woman I ever met.
Take me to my room. I need quiet.
Please.
I always wanted to kill a Second Floor Disciple.
Hiding behind a woman, you shame the Academy.
Happy times are fleeting.
It's time to say goodbye.
Heroines, we'll meet next time.
Don't miss me too much.
Is that so?
Looks like Mister 13 is dying to meet us.
Miss Dao Addict, it's better if we don't meet again.
You're the Academy disgrace.
Young Master.
This Miss Ye is hard to serve.
You should find a maid for her.
Right, if she stays a while, it'd be a bother.
I saw her pull out a hanky and stare at it.
Hanky...
This hanky is from 7th-Senior Sister. It's a pity.
Young Master, are you... close to her?
Not at all.
She's the only one who makes me sense death and fear.
But she's injured.
That's why I said she'd be trouble.
Then how to handle trouble?
Sang Sang, tomorrow I'll handle this trouble.
Let's go inside.
Fu Zi. Dao Addict, Ye Hongyu, arrived last night.
She's staying at my house by Yan Ming Lake.
Can't you see Fu Zi has important business?
Your Big Bro caught fat snails in the stream.
So tasty. You're in time. Eat.
How can I eat?
What happened at Xiling to force Ye Hongyu off Peach Mountain?
Did she say she betrayed Heaven Dao?
No. I assumed it.
Xiling might send soldiers.
What if they come to my house?
Xiling came for Sang Sang at your home. You didn't give her up.
It's different. Ye Hongyu isn't family.
You've a clear idea of family.
In my opinion, everyone should be family.
Tang Empire and the world are a big family.
Your sheltering her is expected.
Without her speaking up for you,
after what you did to Long Qing in the Wildland, Xiling would pursue you.
Of Xiling people, only Dao Addict, Ye Hongyu, has potential.
I know.
But if Xiling sends people to trouble me, you can't ignore it.
If Fu Zi ignores it, what will you do?
I'll...
quit.
Rot! In 1000 years
Academy students could be disowned
but not quit.
Right.
If I quit, won't it make Fu Zi look bad?
And cause a stir?
Whatever.
If you quit,
I can make Demon Sect Saintess, Tang Xiaotang, their 13th-Junior Sister.
It'd be bigger news than your quitting.
If Xiaotang won't leave her Teacher,
her wolf, Pipi, is smart.
It can be 13th Dog, no, 13th Wolf. That's possible.
Big Brother...
Fu Zi, how are the snails?
Not bad, not bad.
Then I'll bring more.
Bro, I'll help you.
Eat some.
Thank you.
[Tang Empire]
[Grand Prince's Residence]
All these years,
you spent time leading thousands of troops
under your command,
guarding the cold North.
You expanded Tang Empire
and suppressed Yan State and Golden Horde.
As Tang's highest ranking general,
you left thousands of soldiers in Tuyang City
due to Academy Master One's demand.
Are you content
to do this?
Wei Guangming died.
Of participants in General Lin's household murders,
only we are left.
Did Lin Guangyuan's bloodline survive?
I couldn't believe Ning Que was Lin Guangyuan's son.
I couldn't either.
But no other explanation fits.
This Academy Mister 13's actions are obvious.
He aims at you for Lin's case.
In other words,
he's avenging Lin Guangyuan.
He only had one son.
Back then, I checked the records.
What if someone tampered
with the records?
If Ning Que is truly Lin Guangyuan's son,
what can he do?
Nobody wants you to really fight Mister 13.
The Academy doesn't want it, nor does Tang Emperor.
The Emperor must be looking into that case 13 years ago.
So, tomorrow he may ask you at morning Court,
in order to placate Mister 13.
Ask?
I guess His Majesty wants to interrogate me.
I tell you, no-one may judge me now.
Though I'm retiring and doffing armour,
the whole North is still under my control.
Yet I won't do that.
He should be content.
I hope in the capital, under Tang law and Academy rules,
you and Mister 13 can avoid fighting.
No.
He luckily stole 15 years of life.
Now it's time to end it.
I really wish he'd stand before me
so I needn't go to the bother of finding him.
Whether or not he's the survivor...
he's Fu Zi's student today.
Grand Prince.
You think I came back to the capital
to retire and live a peaceful life?
I tell you, Ning Que has Academy backing.
And I, Xia Hou, have the support of all Xiling.
Is the rumour true?
King of Hades' Child.
Kill him for God's justice.
Ning Que, what are you eating?
Light food? I like it.
I told you. Your house is so big,
how can't you hire 8 or 10 maids?
Young Miss. Bring me porridge.
Your new maid is pretty.
Sir.
How'd you know I'm coming? After days of oily food, I wanted porridge.
He was gluttonous since young.
Once he overeats, he needs porridge to help digestion.
Running, on seeing her?
- Why so scared? - Childhood trauma.
What trauma? You just saw her bathe.
Not just that.
What else did you do?
Can't tell. Gotta go.
Chubby Chen!
Why not chat?
Talk, not fight.
To fight, go outside.
Sang Sang feels unwell.
Ning Que! Ning Que!
You!
Sit.
Today I cooked this porridge.
Didn't you want it?
Have it.
It's been so long.
You have nothing to say to me?
Say it.
Actually...
Where to begin?
From the beginning.
From...
From the beginning...
actually...
You,
I, and Senior Bro Ye,
grew up together in the Abbey.
You're Bro Ye's sister.
I see him as my older bro.
If you hadn't always been cold to me,
I'd have called you Sister.
In Cultivation or thinking,
my brother surpasses you.
I told you that you'd be the Abbot's successor
but I didn't expect you to run away.
Actually, even if you hadn't said it, I'd have left.
Why?
Because the fates of us three were arranged by Xiling adults.
Senior Bro was going to be Wayfarer.
You'd go to Xiling Shrine.
And I was born to take over my dad's place.
I didn't want that life.
I had my own choice–
to go to the Academy.
At the Academy, those who like music can do music;
those who like calligraphy can do calligraphy.
I do what I like to do.
See, without your care,
I'm happy like I am.
You still love to eat.
You look chubbier than before.
Senior Sister, actually,
the real reason I left is for freedom.
Freedom?
Maybe you've never experienced true freedom.
And killing for Dao needn't be your only path.
Maybe you can have a choice.
How do you know my set path isn't what I want?
In the past, I was too extreme.
But if you want an apology,
I can't offer it.
I have never blamed you.
I don't want an apology.
Speaking of an apology...
I should apologize to you.
When young, I was too immature.
- I— - No need.
And you're so pretty.
Chen Pipi!
Senior Sister, I was going to say... that if...
if I hadn't left the Abbey, I won't have met Tang Xiaotang.
Actually, fate is the best arrangement.
Senior Sister, I'm leaving.
Stop there.
Wh-what else?
Go back to the Abbey soon.
After all, it's your home.
Let's see later. I must find Tang Xiaotang.
Ning Que, I'm leaving.
Don't run! It's slippery.
Tang Xiaotang?
Is Tang Xiaotang the Demon Sect Saintess we met in the Wildland?
She is Demon Sect Wayfarer Tang's sister.
Demon Sect dregs.
How'd Pipi get involved with her?
Let's fight.
Li Manman of the Academy greets Your Majesty.
Fu Zi says what?
'Wrong is wrong'.
'Please, for General Lin's case, make a Conclusion'.
For Ning Que and Lin's household, I'll make a Determination.
But I fear, to those two,
a piece of legal paper won't prevent the fight.
If Xia Hou stops being stubborn and admits fault,
I think Little Bro may make room for discussion.
If discussion won't happen,
what do you think Ning Que will do?
Then Little Bro will fight Xia Hou in the capital.
He'd die for justice for lost lives.
It's just a pity their levels have a huge gap.
The Xia Hou I know may force Ning Que to confront him
to clear his culpability.
If Xia Hou wants to kill Little Bro,
the Academy won't agree.
I don't want this to happen.
Nor do I want Xia Hou to die.
You know Xia Hou is Empress's big brother.
[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~