"It's a tower of joy and sorrow, gatherings and farewells."
"As the rose and shadow scatter, loneliness resurfaces."
"Flowers bloom on the other side, while they wilt where we stand."
"Snow Tower, Episode 43"
All these years,
he's never recalled anything about Sand Valley.
And you...
don't exist in his memories.
The past...
is full of pain for him.
The only way for him to start a new life is to forget.
Did he get the injury...
during the battle at Sand Valley?
That does not matter anymore.
He only has one identity now,
and that is Jia Ruo.
When his life was in danger,
I was with him.
I treated him,
and I accompanied him.
In his memories, there was only me.
It seems that Mistress Ming He...
does not intend to help Jia Ruo recover his memories.
Have you ever asked him for his opinion?
What about him?
Have you ever thought...
if he is willing to stay by your side?
May I ask, Mistress Ming He...
Is this the River of Remembrance?
Rumor has it that...
people who lost their memories...
can find back their memories if they...
drink the water of the River of Remembrance.
If Elder Brother recalls everything that happened at Sand Valley,
he will know that the one who has been with him all these years...
is the person who killed his master and ruined everything that he had!
What decision will he make, then?
No!
He will not recall the past!
Not even a single bit.
If he remembers his past,
he will be in mortal agony.
Shu Jing Rong.
Do you really want him to be in mortal agony?
You're right.
If my Elder Brother...
finds out that he was rescued by his enemy,
he would rather die than live.
That day,
he never intended to survive.
But who would've known...
that he had survived through this way.
Ming He.
I hope that you are absolutely certain...
that he will never remember his past.
Otherwise!
I will definitely take him away...
and personally stay by his side.
What is the purpose to...
saying all these things?
He does not remember anything now.
If I simply take him away now,
it would hurt both parties.
But you should know this...
No matter if he is Jia Ruo...
or Qing Lan,
I ask for nothing more,
but for him to be safe.
Why is this happening?
The primary star isn't dim,
yet much brighter than usual tonight.
The little stars orbiting it were already turning dim,
why did they suddenly light up again?
Could this be a bad sign, or perhaps the contrary?
Next to the primary star shines the guardian star.
But when the trajectory of the primary star passes by,
all guardian stars will go through the disaster together.
They are glowing brightly for the primary star.
From today onward,
you are no longer Shu Jing Rong.
I will give you a new name,
and you shall be called Qing Ming.
Do you agree to this?
Yes.
Master, you have once said...
that astrology is mysterious.
But how can one's fate be decided by astrology alone?
The two guardian stars have overlapping trajectories,
this means that challenges lie ahead.
However, if they can conquer this challenge,
then this obstacle may become a miracle.
But what's most important...
is Ming Er's own personality.
She is very stubborn.
I'm afraid that the future...
may only get worse.
Xiao Yi Qing.
Elder Brother.
These people around me...
Are they all getting hurt because of my stubbornness?
Master...
If these things have all happened because of me,
what should I do?
The guardian star next to the primary star suddenly brightened up.
Does it mean anything at all?
Tower Master.
Our disciples...
received message from Lady Jing.
She is safe now.
By the way,
is there any progress on what I asked you to investigate?
I have sent some men to investigate as you requested.
As expected, something is not right in Blue Mountains.
Moon followers are hiding among Blue Mountains.
But...
these people...
seem to have been abandoned by Moon Sect.
There are designated guards securing that place,
controlling them with witchcraft.
It seems that Moon Sect...
is plotting something even more evil.
I initially expected Moon Sect to be different after...
Ming He took over.
I guess it's still the same.
Old habits die hard.
Moon Sect is harming the people,
we must eliminate them.
I investigated further when the guards were not cautious,
and I realized that these people who are under control...
are all unconscious.
Their minds have already been bewitched.
That day, I sneaked into Moon Sect...
and got the map of Blue Mountains from Ming He's room.
I thought that something was odd.
"Cave, Blue Mountains Forest, Cliff, Foot of Blue Mountains"
As expected...
Ming He knows...
that Snow Tower plans to attack Moon Sect.
Right now, she has nobody.
She must be training up suicide soldiers in Blue Mountains...
with the plan to use them when Snow Tower attacks.
Ming He treats people as tools to kill.
She is very vicious,
how can we let her stay alive?
Some disciples have reported...
that those who are bewitched in Blue Mountains...
are living underground...
and shunned from the outside world.
However, that is all that we got.
In regard to the skills that these bewitched people have,
we have no clues at all.
We need to get a hold on the situation in Blue Mountains as soon as we can.
Otherwise, more people will get involved in this.
I will trust you with this, Mister Zhong.
Tomorrow,
I will head over to Blue Mountains myself.
All right.
-This way, boss. -You first.
"King Zhen Nan's Manor"
The jade flute sent this time is of the finest quality.
Within these few days,
after I report this to the Crown Price,
I will issue payment at the accounts office.
Thank you.
Be sure to keep this jade flute properly.
Thank you for your help, Steward Chen.
Your kinds words to the Crown Price...
has given me the chance to work at the manor.
I look forward to your guidance in the future, Steward Chen.
Don't flatter me.
Have a nice day!
Good day.
"King Zhen Nan's Manor"
Your Highness,
this is not a small matter.
I know that the Crown Price is a righteous person.
For the sake of the people in Jiangnan,
I hope that you can give us your support this time.
Back then, when I first came to Luoyang,
I could stay safe because of Snow Tower's help.
Now that Snow Tower needs help,
I should repay your kindness.
However...
Moon Sect has strict security,
they never let outsiders in.
Furthermore,
there has been no news lately...
about missing women in the Nanjiang region.
It would not be easy...
for me to investigate this.
Is it possible that...
these women are not local?
That's possible.
The ones in captive inside the cave are all women.
If they are not Nanjiang citizens,
then it's likely that...
they were servants of Flower Palace.
Did you manage to secure more information?
No.
It is an extremely secretive place.
I was afraid that I would alert the enemy,
so I left in a hurry and did not investigate thoroughly.
Among Moon Sect,
they have always been known for using witchcraft.
This spell can control other people's minds,
and can take their lives as well.
It is very mysterious and difficult to break.
If it is really as what you have described it to be,
then these people...
are most likely under the control of Moon Sect.
After that battle at Flower Palace,
Ming He lost the support of Ming Che.
She will definitely use more vicious means to protect herself,
even training up her elites...
to prepare against the attack from Snow Tower.
If the women in the cave...
are really suicide soldiers trained by Moon Sect,
then everything can be explained.
Your Highness.
As you have been unwell lately,
I have found a doctor...
and asked for a health prescription.
Please drink this, Your Highness.
Leave it over there.
I have more things to discuss with Tower Master Xiao.
You can leave now.
All right.
Back then, Ming He disguised herself as Ye Huo to get close to me,
which resulted in the downfall of Sand Valley.
This has always been bugging me.
Since Tower Master Xiao can come to me this time,
you must still have your trust in me.
But if I were to ask my father...
to assist Snow Tower in eliminating Moon Sect,
I'm afraid that it would not be possible.
My father is biased toward his concubines,
and Moon Sect has the support of...
of the Side Consort.
This...
I understand.
It's not easy to gain the support...
and trust of King Zhen Nan.
This is not something that we can rush.
However,
there is something that we must resolve quickly.
I can help King Zhen Nan's Manor...
identify the spy that has sneaked in.
"King Zhen Nan's Manor"
Is father not back yet?
Your Highness,
the king has left early in the morning for a rendezvous.
He will be coming back late tonight.
Of all times, why is he out now?
Your Highness,
is Tower Master Xiao staying over tonight?
Of course.
I doubt Moon Sect would dare to...
invade King Zhen Nan's Manor to kill someone!
Your Highness,
I heard that...
ever since Ming He has taken over Moon Sect,
the way that she does things...
is even more wicked than Hua Lian.
She acts very boldly,
often doing things that are unexpected.
Moon Sect takes advantage of...
their disciples to do unjust things.
If Snow Tower intends to eliminate Moon Sect...
for the safety of the people,
then we should definitely help them out.
You're right, Your Highness.
However, this issue involves many parties.
Shouldn't you wait for His Majesty to return before you make a decision?
Your Majesty.
Father.
Father,
I have something to ask of you.
Please send your army to assist Snow Tower in eliminating Moon Sect.
Enough!
I will never agree to this!
Father!
I will ensure that the manor will not be involved!
If anything happens, I will take all responsibilities.
I only need you to send some of your men.
Your Highness.
My father did not agree.
In a few days,
I would like to ask that Tower Master Xiao return to Luoyang for now.
I will send my men to escort you...
back to Snow Tower.
My dad has said...
that he does not want to see such a battle...
happening in this place.
I understand what the king is trying to say.
If that is so,
then I shall not insist on this.
Reporting back, Mistress.
Gao Huan and Ye Feng Sha's coffins...
have been delivered to Snow Tower.
We have done according to your orders.
Their bodies are completely unrecognizable.
Xiao Yi Qing has discovered Blue Mountains,
but with the suicide squad,
even if Snow Tower attacks us again,
we can still put up a fight.
Mistress,
there is news from Steward Chen...
that Xiao Yi Qing has been visiting King Zhen Nan's Manor,
asking for help from the Crown Prince of King Zhen Nan.
However, he left empty-handed.
He is currently preparing to return to Snow Tower.
I guess there are also times when Xiao Yi Qing is submissive.
He wants to ask for the Crown Prince's help,
but he does not know...
that we already have the support of the Side Consort of King Zhen Nan.
How pathetic.
Do not let your guard down.
Even if we have the support of the Side Consort,
the Crown Prince is still the son of the Queen Consort.
If the Crown Prince rises to power,
it will be difficult for us to resolve the grudges...
between the Crown Prince and Moon Sect.
Initially,
I planned to eliminate Xiao Yi Qing...
before I deal with the Crown Prince.
But this time, Xiao Yi Qing simply chose to leave...
and gave up on rescuing his mother...
This is rather surprising.
After the battle at Flower Palace,
Snow Tower men have all returned to Luoyang.
Only Shu Jing Rong and Xiao Yi Qing are still here.
Even if they are plotting anything,
they won't be able to do much anyway.
If they continue to stay here, they are only waiting for death.
What Xiao Yi Qing is doing now...
has completely messed up our plans.
We will need time to plan...
what we should do after this.
In my opinion,
we should start from Xiao Yi Qing.
Those who strike first gain the upper hand.
Xiao Yi Qing is in the King's manor now.
If we attack him now,
we may anger King Zhen Nan.
You are right, Mistress.
I hadn't taken that into account.
High Priest.
Mistress, there is no need to worry.
The time has come,
just eliminate the people that you should...
in order to avoid future troubles.
Do you have a plan, High Priest?
It's most difficult to forestall a thief within the house.
Let's leave this up to Steward Chen.
Snow Tower once protected me,
yet I can't offer my help now.
I'm really sorry.
You're being too polite with us, Your Highness.
I understand the difficult situation you're in.
Thus, I shall not disturb you any further.
Your Highness.
By the way,
I will be leaving after noon.
Please take care, Your Highness.
We shall meet again.
Have a safe trip, Tower Master Xiao.
Your Highness, were you looking for me?
Go make some preparations.
I want to visit Blue Mountains.
Why Blue Mountains all of a sudden, Your Highness?
I heard that it's not very safe around there.
That's why I'm going there.
I will only bring a few men this time,
please help me keep this a secret.
Why are you being so secretive, Your Highness?
What do you plan to do?
I heard from Tower Master Xiao...
that Moon Sect has a secret base near Blue Mountains.
Some women have been appearing in that area,
and they seem highly skilled in martial arts.
I would like to investigate...
if what Tower Master Xiao said was true.
I shall make the arrangements now.
No.
This is a signal from Moon Sect.
Be careful, everyone!
Take caution!
Leave, Your Highness!
I will take care of this!
Nobody knew about my plan to visit,
but it seems...
that my plan has been exposed.
As expected, there is a spy from Moon Sect hidden in my manor.
It's too late to realize this now!
Today will be the day you die!
Tower Master Xiao's sword skills are really as good as the rumors go.
This time, it's all thanks to you...
for noticing Steward Chen's odd behaviour.
As expected, he's the spy...
that Moon Sect has placed in the manor.
Leave, Your Highness! I'll take care of this!
No wonder Hua Lian knew of...
my whereabouts during the trip to Luoyang,
and sent people to kill me.
It's not hard to identify the spy in King Zhen Nan's Manor.
But to be able to place Steward Chen by your side,
I believe...
that the Side Consort must be...
assisting Steward Chen from behind.
When I was hunted by Moon Sect during my trip to Luoyang,
she must have ordered them to do so.
I just don't understand.
She is very loved by my father,
why does she insist on killing me?
How does that benefit her?
Snow Tower's Lan Xue Hall...
is responsible for obtaining Intel across the pugilistic world.
A little more than a decade ago,
when King Nanjiang was still a crown price,
he did many things that shook the entire pugilistic world.
If I am not wrong,
Consort Li's identity...
is not as simple as it seems.
I have been investigating this matter since 3 years ago,
when you were hunted in Luoyang.
We are beginning to have some progress now.
But the real answer...
requires Consort Li to verify it herself.
The answer that she gives...
will be able to resolve all of our questions.
What you're trying to say is...
Consort Li came to our manor with other intentions?
We just need to test to know if that is true.
I have an idea right now,
and it can keep the manor safe.
However,
please dispose of these 2 bodies off the mountain ridge,
wiping away all evidence.
I will need you to disappear for a few days as well, Your Highness.
Since the Moon Sect arranged a spy to be among us,
then we should take advantage of them,
using Steward Chen to counter Moon Sect.
Bad news, Your Majesty!
What happened to you?
Where is the Crown Prince?
Reporting back, Your Majesty,
We were accompanying the Crown Prince to Blue Mountains,
but we were ambushed by assassins on the way,
who said that they wanted to take the Crown Prince's life.
We fought hard to defend ourselves,
allowing the Crown Prince to escape first.
We searched around the area after that,
but we couldn't find the Crown Prince!
Please forgive me, Your Majesty!
Do you know who sent those assassins?
The Crown Prince has always been kind,
I don't think they were enemies.
We must not let the news spread.
Let's wait until we find him.
I understand, Your Majesty.
Why is someone trying to kill him all of a sudden?
Furthermore,
why did the Crown Prince suddenly decide to go to Blue Mountains?
Father,
I have something to ask of you.
Please send your army...
to assist Snow Tower in eliminating Moon Sect.
Enough!
I will never agree to this!
Father.
Your Majesty.
I heard that the Crown Prince recently asked to borrow your army...
for Snow Tower.
You did not agree to it,
which caused the Crown Prince to have conflict with Tower Master Xiao.
After that, Tower Master Xiao left the manor in a hurry.
Not long after that, the Crown Prince went missing as well.
The way that they do things in the pugilistic world...
are not very lawful.
Your Majesty!
What if Xiao Yi Qing...
wanted to teach King Zhen Nan's Manor a lesson...
for not supporting them...
Snow Tower is a righteous clan in the Central Plain.
We do not know the truth yet,
how can you simply jump to conclusions?
Your Majesty,
I was just worried about the Crown Prince's safety,
that is why I came up with the hypothesis.
It's not completely impossible.
No matter who did it,
I will definitely investigate until the truth is found.
Your Majesty. Your Majesty!
What Consort Li said is not wrong either.
The Crown Prince did listen to what Xiao Yi Qing said...
and decided to head to Blue Mountains.
I just wonder...
if it was intentional or accidental.
Go!
Summon Xiao Yi Qing!
I must ask him personally...
what is actually happening!
Roger, Your Majesty.
Please don't be angry, Your Majesty.
You didn't forget...
what you promised me, right?
How can I neglect Consort Li's orders?
Even though your son's whereabouts are unclear,
but I have been sending men to find him over the past few years.
We are finally seeing some results.
Where is he right now?
Back then, you left the newborn...
to a midwife.
The midwife passed away not long after that.
According to what the villagers described,
before the midwife died,
there was a baby boy in her home.
The baby was entrusted to an old couple.
Even though the old couple's identities are unknown,
but we can be sure that...
they are from Nanjiang.
Your son will definitely return to Nanjiang.
Furthermore,
he still possesses...
the jade charm that you gave him.
Thank goodness he's in Nanjiang.
Mistress, do you have any way to find him?
I have sent my disciples to continue investigating.
I believe that we will have some results very soon.
Previously, you said that you will train a suicide squad...
which can help me in taking revenge.
May I know how has it been so far?
Don't worry, Consort Li.
This matter requires us to plan thoroughly.
If we offend the government,
it won't be beneficial to us.
But there is no need to worry, Consort Li.
I will definitely get it done for you.
Thank you for coming!
Here, eat this.
Did you hear?
King Zhen Nan's Manor...
is trying to hide the fact that the Crown Prince is missing.
Apparently, nobody knows if the Crown Prince is dead or alive,
and nobody knows where he is.
If he's still alive,
why would he not appear if he hears that they are searching for him?
In my opinion, the Crown Prince has probably been killed.
I heard...
that this was done by the Snow Tower Master, Xiao Yi Qing.
I don't know if it's real.
Is what you just said really true?
The news was leaked from King Zhen Nan's Manor.
I think it's probably true.
Yeah.
Without wind, there cannot be waves.
King Zhen Nan is sending his men...
to search for Xiao Yi Qing now.
How can this be fake?
I didn't expect...
that Snow Tower to be so bold and reckless.
Come, come.
Previously, you said that...
you will try to verify if Consort Li has other intentions.
May I know what the plan is?
I will send someone to pretend as someone she knows.
If she's guilty, she will definitely fall for it.
However,
since she is the Side Consort of King Zhen Nan,
this may damage the reputation of the manor.
Right now, father...
trusts everything that Consort Li says.
If she really has other intentions,
then her existence...
is harmful to my father,
as well as the the entire manor.
Don't worry about it, Tower Master Xiao,
and uncover the truth for the manor.
I will definitely do everything that I can.
But no matter what the truth is,
Snow Tower has no rights to interfere too much.
I will let the Side Consort live,
but it will be up to King Zhen Nan to decide if she is right or wrong.
I really respect...
your righteousness.
You two...
I see that...
the Tower Master and Crown Prince have planned all this?
That's right.
I wanted to uncover the spy who has been hiding by the Crown Prince,
that is why I had to do this.
You don't have to worry about this.
Tower Master Xiao,
you can continue talking.
I shall leave first.
By the way,
Moon Sect...
has sent Gao Huan and Ye Feng Sha's bodies...
back to Snow Tower.
You went to Ming He personally...
because of this, right?
I heard that Feng Sha and Gao Huan were trapped by Ming He.
Ming He wanted to kill Gao Huan as an offering for Ming Che's death.
Feng Sha refused to escape alone,
which is why she chose to die with him.
After my investigation,
if I guessed correctly,
this incident should be...
related to an old case from over a decade ago.
But since I do not have enough evidence,
I can't come to a conclusion yet.
With the help of the Crown Prince,
I believe that it won't take long...
until the truth is unveiled.
But the rumors have spread,
saying that the Crown Prince was killed by Snow Tower.
What are you planning...
to do together?
We have to take advantage of the Crown Prince's disappearance...
and rope in people from King Zhen Nan's Manor.
The people from Snow Tower have not arrived yet.
If we don't get support from a third party,
we may not have a chance at winning...
the battle with Moon Sect.
But King Zhen Nan...
is very certain that...
you were the one who killed the Crown Prince.
If you go to King Zhen Nan's Manor alone,
why would he trust you?
At that moment, I will bring news that the Crown Prince is still alive.
He will have to believe me.
In the name of searching for the Crown Prince,
I will get them to send backup from King Zhen Nan's Manor.
At that time, I hope that...
you can lead the ambush...
and take down Blue Mountains first,
ruining Moon Sect's plans.
Then, we will attack Moon Sect directly.
Our men from Snow Tower...
are on their way as well.
Once they arrive, I can retreat and act as backup.
There will be no mistakes.
I will follow the orders of the Tower Master.
There's one more thing...
that I have to leave to Ren Fei Yang.
Perhaps...
It may resolve that old mystery from over a decade ago.
"Huo"
Do you want it or not?
Hurry up!
Don't waste my time!
Dear customer, please be patient.
This jade charm...
can only be offered a price after it has been appraised.
Hurry up!
Please wait for a minute.
Your Majesty.
I know...
that you have trouble eating and sleeping...
because you have been worried about the Crown Prince's safety.
I got them to prepare some ginseng soup.
Please have some.
No matter what happens,
you should still take care of your own body.
Consort Li, always so understanding.
Reporting back, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty.
Snow Tower Master, Xiao Yi Qing is here to meet you.
He is waiting at the hall right now.
How dare he come to meet me!
"The jade Consort Li is searching for has appeared at the pawn shop"
Side Consort! Side Consort, what's wrong?
Your Majesty, Your Majesty!
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty...
You were fine just now.
What's wrong?
I don't know why...
but I have been feeling very anxious over the past few days.
I would like to go to the temple to pray to the gods,
and ask for protection over the manor.
All right.
Steward Chen,
go make some arrangements...
and accompany the Side Consort.
You must ensure the Side Consort's safety!
I don't know what business does Xiao Yi Qing have here,
but if I go out with her,
I won't be able to report the information back to Moon Sect.
What should I do?
Why?
Are you questioning my order?
I dare not.
I will definitely get it done properly...
and keep the Side Consort safe.
Don't worry, Your Majesty.
Hurry and go get it done!
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty.
Lately, I've heard that...
Tower Master Xiao had some conflicts with my son?
Then, does his disappearance...
have to do with Tower Master Xiao too?
You are straightforward, Your Majesty.
I shall get straight to the point then.
The Crown Prince did go to Blue Mountains...
because of the information that I gave him.
I understand why Your Majesty...
would have doubts against me.
However,
the Crown Prince's disappearance was not a result of my doings.
I have sent my men to search for him,
and we have some leads.
However, my army from Snow Tower has yet to arrive,
that is why I am unable to rescue the Crown Prince.
May I ask if Your Majesty can send some of your men...
to provide support?
I guarantee, within half a month,
I will bring the Crown Prince back.
You have made such an elaborate plan,
Tower Master Xiao.
Why must I believe in what you say?
If you do not return with my son in half a month...
Then...
Wouldn't I have wasted my time for nothing?
Your Majesty, back when you were still a crown prince,
have you ever worked with the Huo family of Golden Swords...
to wipe out a mountain bandit village?
You have also done a fair share...
in that battle,
which led to your succession of King Zhen Nan's Manor.
Is that true?
These were all in the past,
why are you talking about this now?
I would like to ask for some leads, Your Majesty.
When you were wiping out the village, many were injured and died.
I would like to know if you still remember...
that there were some suicide soldiers in the village?
They had unique appearances.
For example,
they all have a pair of blue eyes.
Tower Master Xiao, are you bringing this up...
because it has to do with the disappearance of the Crown Prince?
They have a very deep connection, I'm afraid.
The women that I saw in the cave of Blue Mountains...
were exactly the same as the suicide soldiers...
that Your Majesty saw in the village back then.
They all have deep, blue eyes.
I'm afraid that the Crown Prince's disappearance...
has a deep connection to the extermination of the bandit's village.
If that is so,
Tower Master Xiao,
within half a month,
if you still can't find the Crown Prince,
then what will you do?
At that time,
if I am unable to bring back the Crown Prince,
then you can do anything you want with me.
Very well.
I shall trust you this time!
"Huo"
Do you want it or not?
Forget it!
Can you tell me your birth date?
How old are you?
Where did you live previously?
"Snow Tower"