Ever Night
Episode 32
[Princess' Residence]
Why aren't you reading with Hunyuan
and here instead?
To answer, Princess.
I've found a chance to elevate 3rd Prince with no rival.
This is not your business.
I seek a favour.
- Get up. - Thanks, Princess.
Someone. Get him a seat.
I like an ambitious person, but I don't know what you want.
I hope Tang State Preceptor will be me.
Your Master is State Preceptor.
After he dies, the position will be yours.
It's undecided.
Who expected that, months ago, Grandmaster Yan Se would take a Student.
Besides, he has potential to be a Divine Talisman Master.
So, I hope to have your support, and the future Emperor's.
I didn't expect State Preceptor's Disciple to be so astute.
An indecisive man will accomplish nothing.
Great.
My admiration for you is growing.
What's your bargaining chip?
Princess, Empress isn't a simple woman.
Last night, she secretly met someone.
From a distance, his clothes looked like Huangren.
Why would Tang Empress meet this Huangren person?
If we get that person, we can take her down.
And the whole world will know Tang Empress is Huangren.
Then 6th Prince's blood is Huangren blood.
The Court, even the nation, will stop supporting him.
Even the Emperor could do nothing about it.
Are you sure?
90 percent.
Confirm it. Put spies around that woman at any cost.
Keep in mind, I want evidence.
Yes. South Gate has resources to use if needed.
- And your Master? - Don't worry.
He needn't know.
Soak in the hot spring, admire the view, enjoy Osmanthus cake.
This is great.
That Tang guy left this?
Yes. You have good taste. He's quite nice.
- He left? - Yes.
Oh right, we haven't heard from Xiling. Should we wait?
Ink Pool disciples came on Xiling orders.
Master is from Xiling so we must heed their order.
I heard Lu Chenjia is coming. Should we meet her?
No need.
I'll go check.
Who are you to dare intrude?
I'm Yue Lun Master Qu Ni's disciple.
My Master's camp is windy.
We want to swap camps with you.
When assigning camp, you chose sunny, high land and left us cold, damp land.
Now you see we have a spring, you aim to take it away?
You've been enjoying the hot spring for enough days.
Pack up and leave.
Master Qu Ni and Princess Chenjia will be here soon.
Chenjia, so what?
A princess grabs our camp?
Young girl can't tell who's important.
Watch your mouth.
Seems Master didn't raise a gentleman.
This is a sneak attack.
- Too right. - You're unreasonable!
- You were unreasonable to them. - You–!
Say how this'll end?
Unfair. I want a rematch!
Go ahead.
I lost. Tell me your name?
You lost, it's done. Cut the rot.
I, a Yue Lun guy, lose to a no-name?
You won't give a name?
I can. I am...Zhong Dajun.
Zhong Dajun? Yangguan prodigy?
Grandson of Master Cui of Qinghe; Academy student; that Zhong Dajun?
Don't be so dramatic.
It's only a name, unimportant.
Sorry for being rude. I'm going.
By hiding my identity, I made a name for Zhong Dajun.
Lying is a bad choice.
Senior Bro Zhong, thanks for saving us.
Thanks, Senior Bro Zhong.
No need.
Bro Zhong, why not say earlier you're an Academy student?
The title is unimportant.
Bro Zhong, don't go farther. Shan Lady is in the spring.
Turns out he's an Academy student.
I wonder if he knows that guy.
[Old Brush Shoppe]
Miss, believe in luck?
You followed me?
Believe in luck?
Young Master said this winter is much colder.
Don't get chilled.
Yes, winter is much colder than in Xiling.
Your years have been secular.
Your heart isn't at peace.
You were stuck in jail, no better than I.
I'm Altar of Light under Heaven.
My calling is to stop darkness
but they said I did wrong.
My Senior Bro told me, darkness will be cleansed by Heaven.
Why are you above God?
Hades' Son is alive.
The Shadow still wanders in this world.
In the past two years, the Shadow got stronger.
Ever Night nears.
Your opportunity is great.
Huge authority, but too little experience.
'Altar of Light'.
'Under Heaven'.
I finally know what it means.
It's so cold outside. And it's windy.
Your sleeping outside worried me.
Put the quilt there.
Stay here tonight.
Leave tomorrow if the weather's better.
Sleep.
Are you hungry? I can feed you.
Thanks for taking me in.
Sleep now.
Hey, don't forget to snuff that candle.
Don't touch anything.
Young Master, is the Wildland cold?
Got enough quilts?
Wildland won't have these nuts.
I'll eat it for you.
The city is chilly and windy.
I let an old tramp in.
They say there's karma.
I hope you get good karma.
Eat that. I'll sleep.
- What's up? - Xiling wants to see Mister 13.
Why?
They want all State reps to discuss strategy together.
Why talk to Tang students?
Tang sent General Shu Cheng. He's coming.
The army want you to go on his behalf.
Hey. Will they pick us
to go kill enemies.
Dream on.
Ning Que, let's show our skill.
Yeah, I feel stumped.
Since you badly want to lead, come with me tomorrow.
Uh. Me?
Hey, Ning Que. Wait.
You just said me?
Empress.
You're here.
Your Majesty.
You heard what just happened?
You sent General Shu Cheng to the Wildland.
Don't you remember your promise?
The war up north is serious.
Huangren crossed Wildland, and arrived at Jinzhang.
Do you want them to traverse Mount Min and come here?
Huangren want to go home, nothing else.
The world wants to kill them.
The last Emperor ordered them into the Wildland forever
to survive.
Who knew, after a few decades, they'd dare to move south.
What happens next, you and I can't predict.
Ever Night is coming. Wildland is no place to live.
Their only way is to move south.
Even so, they shouldn't break the deal
and forsake their promise to Tang.
You've never experienced having to choose life or death.
Before that, what's a promise or a deal?
You can't forget your people
but did you think about this?
How must Tang face this situation?
Yes. Tying your name with Huangren insults your prestige.
But did you think about this– I am Huangren.
I only want to beg for a chance for my people.
Ever Night nears.
Huangren migrate south.
What should Tang do?
Yue Lun White Tower Master, Qu Ni, arrives with disciples.
Golden Horde Great Khan, Wu Zhu, arrives with cavalrymen.
Grand River, Ink Pool Park's Lady Mo Shanshan, arrives with students.
Lady, our actions yesterday likely offended Master Qu Ni.
South Jin Swordmaster, Liu Muhan, arrives with students.
Yan Xifeng, Yan State General, has arrived.
Tang General, Shu Cheng, has arrived with staff.
Why haven't Academy student reps arrived?
I heard Mister 13 came here.
I wonder if he'll show up today.
Bro Zhong?
Sorry our lateness kept you waiting.
You're Mister 13?
Mister 13 is unwell today.
I'm Chu Youxian, here on his behalf.
Please.
With Mister 13 not here, we're under Xiling orders.
I suggest General Luo hosts this meeting.
In that case, I gladly do so.
Firstly, on behalf of Xiling, I welcome you.
We'll fight in the Wildland, killing Demonists.
You decent people have chivalry.
Right now, I have a difficult task to discuss.
Our army urgently needs fodder.
Yan collected fodder but we need it transported into the Wildland.
What's difficult? Many are idle.
I suggest you assign this to Ink Pool Park's Lady Mo.
Well?
Why us?
We're a few women. What of danger?
Your Lady beat up my disciple.
Why be scared?
Master Qu Ni has a point.
Lady Mo is heroic.
This can be in her charge.
No-one's better.
You...
As Grand River State reps, we can't sit out.
But we lack people.
Please arrange soldiers or farmers to accompany us.
For sure. But this is an army matter.
Please sign the army Order.
Whatever dangers you encounter, you're responsible.
This clearly bullies us. It's too much.
Lady Mo, how do you train students?
General Luo Kedi commands Xiling cavalry.
He represents Xiling.
His words are trustworthy.
Okay.
Since Ink Pool Park came on Xiling command, it's our duty to obey.
- I'll sign the Order. - Lady!
Wildland is dangerous. Bandits may rob fodder.
If transport depends on Lady Mo and students,
facing bandits is unimaginable.
How about Academy students come along?
Tang Academy's kindness is appreciated.
But to be strong, we must bravely face challenges.
In your eyes, Ink Pool Park has little reputation.
We don't need help.
Huh! Lady Mo, at upper See-through,
doesn't need Academy help.
If you were sincere, you'd send Mister 13.
But I heard Mister 13 is just a Cultivation rookie.
Just what is his level?
Who knows.
No wonder he won't show up. He's a coward.
Mister 13 defeated Prince Long Qing
to enter Second Floor.
Since Miss Mo doesn't want Academy help, then I will
assign a guide to aid her.
The man behind me used to stay in Mount Min barracks.
He knows the terrain and has bandit fighting experience.
How about assigning him to Lady Mo?
I volunteer to go.
Please agree, General.
Thanks, General.
For your help, thanks.
Fine.
It's settled.
And, Lady Mo, please sign the Order.
Yes, Commander Luo.
Know the big difference between people and animals?
- No. - Think.
Too lazy to think.
People can be like animals.
So people eat animals.
Young Master said that as a kid.
Your Young Master must be great,
either kind or vicious.
Young Master is Young Master.
Do the chives.
The biggest difference is inheritance.
Animals can sacrifice their lives to breed.
For people, passing on spirit matters more.
This concerns the future.
You want a child?
I'm...
Huh?
I didn't mean that.
No. I won't have a man's child.
I didn't mean that. I-I-I just want...
just want a Student to carry on my legacy.
Your Student isn't my concern.
I've no special blood like in legends.
And you don't resemble a Grandmaster in Young Master's tales.
You want me to be your Student or to find you one?
I want you to have my child.
Oh my.
You got me confused. I want you as my Student.
You can't afford soup.
Why take a Student? Wanna starve to death together?
Hey. Don't stop.
Prepare them quickly for dumplings tonight.
Stop the nonsense.
It's not nonsense.
Crazy people never admit they're crazy.
I'm not talking nonsense.
Who are you?
Empress sent me.
As it's noon meal, you may want food.
Empress cares, after secluding me?
Why send someone?
I don't know. I'll go.
Don't be afraid.
Come in.
Take note of what I want to eat.
You smell different.
It's not the same as Empress's servant.
I think you're a spy!
No! I'm not.
What?
You're scared?
No, no.
You should be afraid!
[Old Brush Shoppe]
Young Master, I'll tell you something.
Today, that old tramp wanted to make me his Student.
He's destitute.
And he looks ordinary.
If I was his Student, I'd starve
so I didn't answer him.
But I'm letting him stay another night.
You won't blame me?
"Hm, I won't blame you."
"He's just too pitiful."
Zhong Dajun, you're our guide. What's this outfit?
I'm a guy. You Ink Pool students are women.
The cavalry and farmers are men.
Never mind. Follow me. Our Lady wants to see you.
Why'd you come to the Wildland?
I was bored. How's that excuse?
Your knowing the terrain is useful to us.
But you hide your identity.
Just who are you?
As said, a Tang guy.
- That's all? - That's all.
Besides, Tang and Grand River are friendly.
I've no reason to harm you.
In that case, I'll believe you.
Once they're all ready, let's set off.
Yes, Lady.
Empress, be careful. Be careful.
Empress.
So many are concerned about this old man.
- You killed her? - She came to me. Why not?
How could you kill in the Palace?
You've been Tang too long.
You lost Huangren spirit.
And she seemed like a spy.
She saw me; she had to die.
Seen her before?
A new face, maybe a new maid.
Clearly, someone suspects you.
Li Yu.
Don't wander in the Palace these few days.
Bring food. Why fuss over a corpse.
Also, in the Palace, don't kill again.
But keep our agreement
or I can't promise no dead in the Palace.
I'm a Tuyang City Secret Guard. Commander Xu Chongshan sent me
to connect with Mister 13 and protect you secretly.
I can get news and run errands.
Tuyang City? You serve Xia Hou?
Be assured. My job in Tuyang City is to watch General Xia Hou.
Fine.
We're now in the same boat.
But I don't want my movements monitored secretly.
I see, Mister 13.
What are you investigating? A target makes it easier.
I'm not in the Wildland on a mission.
His Majesty wants me to take a look.
Your identity is special. Xia Hou would get this news.
If His Majesty's checking on Xia Hou, you'll be disappointed.
Yeah?
You've followed Xia Hao for years.
Tell me, what did you find out?
Xia Hou has a regular schedule.
He only trusts a few close people.
I can't get close to his camp.
Investigating General Xia Hou
must be done in Tuyang City.
In the future, I'll go.
How do I contact you in the Wildland?
I'll be around.
To see me, blow the whistle.
I want to know Huangren's situation.
Yes.
(Tuyang City)
All dismissed.
Yes, sir.
The army sent me a message,
saying Ning Que will transport fodder in the Wildland with Ink Pool Park.
I failed my duty. Punish me.
Get me his head.
[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~