♫ Never wished to get into dispute, ♫
♫ But things never go my way ♫
♫ The flower in my heart has wilted ♫
♫ And I can never turn back time ♫
♫ Memories come and go, ♫
♫ But nothing hurts my heart of steel ♫
♫ I only hope that I have no regrets ♫
♫ And to drift away with the flowers ♫
♫ A bottle of wine, a body covered in dirt ♫
♫ Memories come back and forth, still I have no regrets ♫
♫ A story of life and death, ♫
♫ Vanity and conflicts ♫
♫ Let's get drunk again when the flowers bloom ♫
♫ I hope these memories never fade ♫
♫ Let's get drunk again when the flowers bloom ♫
♫ I hope these memories never fade ♫
♫ As I taste the remains of the wine again ♫
♫ The memory of life and death is carved deep in my heart ♫
♫ As I taste the remains of the wine again ♫
"Ashes of Love"
EPISODE 22
It was probably Duke Nanping
who poisoned my food
and colluded with Liangguo in ambushing me.
How ambitious he is!
I must get back to get rid of him soon.
Why does my heart beat so fast
and feel so sore?
I've never felt like this before.
It was urgent, so I offended you.
Since we were separated by the veil, you didn't offend me.
Never mind.
LAKE DONG TING
My Lord. My Lord.
Yong, Lian, how have you been?
My Lord, please behave yourself.
Master has been waiting for you for a long time.
You're so boring and monotonous.
YUNMENG LAKE
Master, how have you been doing recently?
You haven't been back since Rat Fairy died.
If I didn't summon you today,
you would've never
stepped in Yunmeng Lake again, right?
I wouldn't dare.
You don't dare?
Maybe you don't dare,
but you have such an idea.
My sincerity to you is visible.
I know the death of Rat Fairy was a heavy blow to you,
but since he is dead,
it's useless to dwell on the past.
You should look ahead,
and let it go.
What's your order, Master?
Get up.
I got a message that
the Spirit-Vanishing Arrow appeared again.
Go get it for me,
and kill Xufeng.
Oh my gosh!
My adopted mother always does whatever she likes.
It sounds like Spirit-Vanishing Arrow is just a knife in her kitchen
and Xufeng is a chick raised by her.
Mother, I'm afraid I can't do it.
Rat Fairy and I got help from the outside last time,
but we still failed to kill Xufeng,
and Rat Fairy even died because of this.
I'm really not confident that I can get rid of Xufeng alone.
He's a mortal now,
and even weaker than he was during nirvana.
Since the great cause was not achieved,
someone must die for it.
How can you give it up just for his death?
Did you just regard Rat Fairy as a pawn?
I know you don't agree with my behavior,
but we have no way to back down.
Rat Fairy was loyal to me
and masterminded with painstaking effort in the Heavenly Realm for so many years
so as to collect a lot of precious information for us.
If we give up halfway,
we would fail him.
Before Rat Fairy died for justice,
he repeatedly asked me to tell you
haste makes waste.
The Water Immortal saved you
from the Heavenly Empress despite everything
and offered you this place to live.
You just mentioned that
it is useless to dwell on the past.
Why do you get yourself into endless hatred
and implicate more innocent people?
Enough!
Stop telling me
an eye for an eye
`will only make the whole world blind.
In such a big world,
I may still exist, but I have ceased to live,
and have nowhere to make my home.
Have you ever tried to live on the charity...
and compassion of others?
You saved me,
so I'll die for you without any hesitation.
Even after Rat Fairy died, I still pledge allegiance to you.
If I die,
I wonder who will pledge allegiance to you.
Yanyou, I can only depend on you.
You must take care of yourself when dealing with Xufeng.
I can't afford to lose you.
-Li. -Mother.
Mother.
I can see you. Come out.
Little boy, what species are you?
I'm a carp elf.
I don't believe you.
She won't adopt a real carp.
White loach, who are you?
I'm another Li.
But we are the same and both of us are false.
Little loach, are you happy here?
I have plenty to eat and drink,
and nice new clothes to wear here.
Of course I'm happy.
But I prefer rolling in a mud puddle.
I can't let her go on anymore.
I promise to send you back to the mud puddle.
Where is he?
I can't find him anywhere.
Was he captured by the King of Gu City?
It's forbidden to come in and out of His Majesty's sleeping chamber.
Even if Princess Sui He wants to borrow something,
-you must report it to me first. Got it? -Yes.
Get your rice buns here!
I didn't expect that you would not only be good at martial arts,
but also good at cooking.
Impressive.
Medical fees.
Claw me and I'll claw thee.
You saved me, but I was unable to repay your kindness,
so I cooked a simple meal to express my gratitude to you.
Here. I don't need it.
Although you're my patient,
I've regarded you as my friend.
I grew up in the Saint Doctors' Family and secluded myself from the world.
I'm really glad to meet you.
If you heal me,
I'll achieve one of your dreams someday.
How can a bandit achieve my dream?
Thank you,
but you may not achieve my dream.
If you have a dream,
maybe I can help you achieve it.
That's a deal.
You don't stand on ceremony at all.
You get a promise from me then.
However, I'm sure
we'll never see each other again in the future.
You bandits lead a bloody life.
Although I don't have to fight,
I'm on tenterhooks every day.
In fact, we have the same destination.
I'm just taking one day at a time.
Although I have learned medicine for 15 years
and been proficient in medical science and pharmacology,
you're actually my first patient.
Isn't that funny?
As Saint Girl of the Saint Doctors' Family,
the meaning of my life
is to prepare the Elixir of Life for King Yi.
If I fail,
when King Yi passes away,
it's also time for me to die.
When King Yi is alive, I have to concoct herbal medicines for him,
and when he dies,
I'll be buried with his coffin
in the imperial mausoleum as a burial object,
to expiate his sins with my holy and pure soul.
But I heard that King Yi
fights battles everywhere and has killed many people.
I guess he may die young as well,
so I won't live long either.
Here.
Crow, I substitute wine with tea and propose a toast to you.
Thank you
for letting me know
the meaning of being alive
in my humble and insignificant life for the first time.
Although I don't know whether you can be cured or not,
you let me know
how wonderful it is to help someone
while I'm still alive.
I have a poor memory.
I have forgotten that you can't hear me.
Anyway, Crow,
thank you.
What kind of person are you?
Jinmi.
I'm afraid that Duke Nanping has plotted for too long.
If I return to the Palace of King Yi now, I may be in danger.
It's better to go to Beiyuan Mountain Villa first.
It is the place where my trusted troops are stationed,
so it is the safest.
I can plan further when I get there.
Crow.
How come
he vanished like the night dew?
Dear Madam, I've been sick for more than a month
and thanks to your careful attention,
I was cured yesterday.
Something happened in my family,
so I have to leave without saying goodbye. Please forgive me.
We met by chance, but we have different paths.
I never make a promise easily,
but when I do, I keep them by any means.
Take care of yourself. Goodbye.
You left the same night as soon as you were cured.
You didn't even have time to say goodbye to me in person?
I won't charge you for medical fees.
Peony.
Peony?
Peony.
I've planted some carrots. Would you like some?
Mr. Hu, what's wrong with you today?
Do you think
you've lived too long... and want to die?
Peony, you do lack a sense of romance.
It's romantic to die for a beauty.
This old fool really wants to be fertilizer.
Someone,
-put him in the rabbit house. -Yes.
No. No. No.
You... I won't go in.
I won't go in!
Let me out! Let me out!
Help!
Great Floral Fairy, I was wrong!
Let me out!
Great Floral Fairy, I was wrong!
Let me out! Let me out!
Honghong!
Don't cry.
It was all your fault.
Old fox,
why don't you make fun of those fair children in heaven,
but play tricks on me in the Floral Realm?
Jinmi and Xufeng are both absent,
so I'm really bored.
You're bored, so you played tricks on me?
How dare you offend the Great Floral Fairy? Great--
Great Fairy...
How dare you make fun of the Great Floral Fairy?
You're so bold. You...
There is only one man
in the Floral Realm.
I could only tie the red rope to you.
Did you just see how furious those rabbits were?
They came at me.
-You know, a rabbit almost peeled me. -Please let me pass.
A rabbit almost peeled me just now.
Fortunately, I have a weapon with me.
Mr. Hu, you don't dare provoke the Great Floral Fairy.
How about...
Lianqiao?
Are, are you kidding me?
I'm a great-great-great-great-grandfather
of the great-great-great-great-grandfather of Lianqiao. No way.
Stop kidding.
A usual love story... must be unusual
or it won't be impressive.
-Am I right? -You have become dull
from playing matchmaker all the time.
I'm leaving.
Jinmi, Xufeng,
when will you come back after experiencing hardships?
I'm so bored.
Sister, are you worried about Jinmi?
I wonder how she is doing in the mortal world.
Now she has become
a weak mortal.
Don't worry.
If she really has an accident in the mortal world,
she can finish experiencing hardships
and return sooner then.
What happens in the mortal world is not terrible,
as it can cultivate her.
I'm afraid that it isn't mortals who want to harm her.
Jinmi has no enemies
except the Heavenly Empress.
The Heavenly Emperor specifically issued a decree,
ordering all immortals not to intervene in Jinmi's experiencing hardships.
This was issued for the Heavenly Empress, right?
Yes. Take it easy, Sister.
Moreover, the Night Immortal
keeps an eye on Jinmi every day,
so I think
Jinmi will return safely
very soon.
She is always a child in my mind.
I was afraid that she might hurt herself,
so I didn't dare let her go in the past.
It's time to let go of her,
and allow her to experience something outside.
Catch me. Go and catch me.
It's a serious fault for taking away the Millennial Ginseng.
I don't know how they will punish me.
Anyway I'm tough. I'll play it by ear.
Auntie. Qianghuo.
You're back.
Jin...
Saint Girl, have you eaten?
Are there any leftovers?
Let me cook a bowl of egg noodles for you.
Take it easy.
You're always so reckless.
Did she forget?
Well, give it to me.
Thank you, Auntie.
You have been up on Luoye Mountain for more than a month.
What did you get?
I gained a lot.
I will sort it out in a few days
and lecture the other girls about it.
How did everything go this month
while l was gone?
Everything was good.
I feel relieved then.
Jinmi, I didn't tell them.
I don't know
how the elders would punish you if I told them.
I thought it over later.
What you said did make sense.
Anyway King Yi can't live forever.
It's better to give it to others who need it.
I chose you over the ginseng for sure.
How nice you are, Qianghuo.
I know you're my best friend,
but you were so bold.
Don't ever do it again.
I won't.
Anyway,
I don't have any Millennial Ginseng to steal anymore.
By the way,
was the person you treated with the Millennial Ginseng cured?
Yes.
But...
I met a rare disease
when treating my first patient.
It's said in the book that the patient can be cured in three days,
but it took me one whole month.
My biggest impression this time is that
we can't believe everything in the book.
Experience is the best teacher.
Let's go.
A country cannot exist without a king.
Xufeng is missing and may be dead.
We should hold a funeral at once.
Now Huaiwu is beset by enemies from within and without.
I have no choice.
Cousin must be alive.
I will look for him on Luoye Mountain with my men.
There are plenty more fish in the sea.
As my daughter,
you can certainly find a good husband.
Why are you so obsessive
about Xufeng?
Daddy, you should understand my only dream
is to get married with him.
Even death won't part me from him.
I don't believe heaven is so cruel
as to perish my only dream.
I must find Cousin.
-You can't hold a funeral now. -You...
Your Highness.
Your Highness. Your Highness.
What's the hurry?
Your Highness,
King Yi returned safely.
-What? -King Yi did return safely?
-Yes. -Where is he now?
He should be back to his mansion by now.
Who is that?
Why do you hide covertly?
Show yourself.
Just stay away from her.
Hey, I advise you to mind your own business.
Get rid of him.
Watch out.
Are you all right?
Your Highness, His Majesty is resting.
I'll go in to see him.
His Majesty said no one is allowed to disturb him without his permission.
How dare you stop me?
Military orders cannot be disobeyed. Please forgive me, Your Highness.
I won't leave without seeing him today.
Qintong.
Yes.
Go handle her.
Yes.
Get out of my way.
Your Highness,
can I have a moment with you?
-You're so reliable. -I'm flattered.
How did you send her away?
Although His Majesty is safe and sound,
he is exhausted and weak and needs some rest
after a long and tiring journey.
You shouldn't bother him now.
Please come back tomorrow
and His Majesty will meet you for sure.
How could you make a decision for me?
I was wrong.
The message of my hunting
must have been divulged to Liangguo.
You doubt there is a mole in the palace?
Fine.
Since I need some rest today,
I won't think about it.
Let's discuss it tomorrow. You can leave.
Yes.
Most of the wound has healed.
The poison must have worked.
Your Majesty, it's not a trivial matter
if someone really divulged the message of your hunting
to Liangguo.
Please allow me to investigate it.
I'll find the mole as soon as possible.
Thank you, Duke Nanping.
Yes.
Your Majesty, it seems that you're still weak?
The medical skill of the imperial doctor isn't good enough.
How about summoning the Saint Girl of the Saint Doctors' Family here
to examine you?
Saint Girl?
Jinmi?
She must not be involved.
I feel much better.
You don't have to go through all this trouble.
Your Majesty, you're the foundation of Huaiwu.
You can never take it lightly.
Moreover, the mission of the Saint Doctor's Family
is to make sure of your good health.
It's proper to summon the Saint Girl here now.
Your Majesty, I think what Duke Nanping said makes sense.
I hope
Your Majesty can summon the Saint Girl here as soon as possible
to nurse your health.
I also agree.
Duke Nanping acts quickly.
He asked me for the imperial edict
and sent for the Saint Girl
shortly after he advised to summon her.
Qintong, pick several of your trusted subordinates
to follow Duke Nanping's men,
and ensure the Saint Girl's safety.
I'll protect the Saint Girl?
I won't feel relieved if you don't go there in person.
I'm worried that
someone really wants to kill you.
Don't worry. I have a plan.
I'll get prepared now.
Cousin, are you getting better?
Much better.
Yesterday I heard from Qintong that you were still weak,
so I asked the senior pharmacist in my mansion for advice,
and chose the best materials
to stew a cup of decoction in person.
It can alleviate your weakness and tiredness.
Thank you.
You know,
I worried about you a lot recently.
Leave the decoction.
I'm tired after discussing official business in the court today.
I'm going to rest.
Someone, keep the decoction.
But...
When will you look back
at my love for you?
Taste some grapes for me.
It looks sweet.
So sour.
Liar. You are such a liar.
"Saintess Court"
-Hurry up. -What's going on?
Look. Have a look. What's going on?
What happened?
I don't know.
What happened?
It isn't the day to hold a memorial ceremony today.
Auntie looks serious.
I said nothing.
Did Auntie know
we flew a kite secretly yesterday?
I don't know either.
SAINT GIRL HALL
Saint Girl, do you know why we came to Saint Girl Hall?
I'm stupid. Please instruct me, Auntie.
Tell me where the ginseng is.
How come the ginseng is gone?
If people from the capital didn't ask me about it,
the elders and I
wouldn't have checked the pharmacy
and we wouldn't know the ginseng is gone.
The ginseng is kept by you.
How come it's gone?
Well, er...
Oh, no.
I didn't expect to be caught so soon.
Saint Girl, where is the ginseng?
Auntie, the Longevity Qiankun Elixir is prepared.
What?
But,
but I took it.
I was afraid of any mistakes made,
so I took it for King Yi,
to test it.
How could you
take such an important thing?
Auntie, I took the liberty to take it
without discussing it with you and the elders in advance.
Please punish me.
Don't you know that ginseng can't be found for a thousand years?
Since you weren't totally sure,
how could you add the guiding herb so easily?
Auntie, I was not very well the day before yesterday,
and arbitrarily took away Saint Girl's medicine.
I thought it was common medicine,
and didn't expect it to be the Longevity Qiankun Elixir.
-You... -No, Auntie.
It has nothing to do with Qianghuo.
She wanted to bear the blame for me.
It was my doing alone.
I'm willing to take the consequences.
No. It's my fault.
-No, Auntie. -It's my fault.
It's my fault. It isn't Qianghuo's fault.
You don't have to protect me.
-Auntie, it's my fault. -Saint Girl. Auntie.
King Yi issued an imperial edict summoning the Saint Girl.
♫ My left hand holds the ground, my right hand holds the sky ♫
♫ Lightning bolts erupt out of my palm print and go in ten directions ♫
♫ I quickly turn time into years ♫
♫ In three thousand lifetimes, I've seen it all ♫
♫ My left hand picks flowers, my right hand wields a sword ♫
♫ Between my brows, an entire 10,000 years' of snow has fallen ♫
♫ One teardrop ♫
♫ That is who I am ♫
♫ My left-hand's finger touches the moon, my right hand is selecting Red Threads ♫
♫ To bestow upon you and I, our desired and predestined love ♫
♫ In the moonlight ♫
♫ You and I ♫
♫ My left hand transforms into feathers, my right hand becomes scales ♫
♫ Some of my lives are spent in the clouds, some are in the forests ♫
♫ I'm willing to follow you and become a speck of dust ♫
♫ In order to emerge in this mortal life ♫
♫ My left hands picks you up, my right hand lets go of you ♫
♫ When I clasp my palms together, you are completely drawn back into my heart ♫
♫ So fragrant ♫
♫ You and I, we become inseparable ♫