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♫ Last night, I was worried about you ♫
♫This morning, luxuriant blooms are right in front of my eyes ♫
♫ Once I saw your graceful reflection, I was deeply enthralled ♫
♫ My love for you is so deep that fear is inevitable ♫
♫ Yet it is making me feign sanguinity ♫
♫ I have removed and discarded my body armor and helmet long ago ♫
♫ Only wish, forever and ever ♫
♫ To whisper loving words in your ear ♫
♫ I am willing to forego immense prestige and glory for you ♫
♫ To hold your hand as we walk into the horizon ♫
♫ All the way, from fine black hair to white hair ♫
♫ As an ordinary family along the way ♫
♫ I can't bear to step on the fallen petals everywhere on the ground ♫
♫ Our encounters and separations will all be merged together as alluviums ♫
♫ What avail do I have when I don't want to drink Lady Meng's tea to forget our bridge to the past? ♫
♫ Your most beautiful times with me are engraved in my heart ♫
[ The Eternal Love 2 ]
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[ Episode 23 ]
The night is slightly cold. Why is Your Highness drinking here alone?
I am greatly pained at losing a trusted man.
Being alone is the punishment I deserve.
Indeed, I was in a predicament
or else you wouldn't have deceived me.
Up to now,
are you still insisting you're the same person as I am?
Your Highness and I are indeed the same person.
It's just that I'm the prince that has returned from the future.
On the day when our primordial spirits were mutually connected,
I saw how you and Tan'er were forced to separate.
Was that a memory from the future?
If you are me, how could you believe this?
Of course, I can understand if you don't believe it.
But I believe that I'll be able to prove it to you in the coming days.
Your Highness!
Yu Hao, come in.
Informing...14th Prince is here.
Yu Hao, can you distinguish which one of us is the real 8th Prince?
This...
On the outside, it's hard to distinguish.
Can you ask a question for us to answer?
Remember, it must be a question that only the real 8th Prince can answer.
May I ask how I came to the manor?
When I was 14, I went hunting with Royal Father.
I was tricked by my Royal Brother and got trapped on the mountain that night.
Fortunately, you, a son of a woodcutter, was there to guide me down the mountain.
From then on, you've never left my side.
Please forgive me. I'm unable to discern who the real prince is.
- It's fine. It's not your fault. - It's fine. It's not your fault.
Tell 14th to come in.
Yes.
8th Brother! I've rescued Jing Xin!
Upon seeing Tan'er, she--
8th Brother, this...
Two 8th Brothers?
8th Brother, do you remember
what I was most proud of when I was little?
Horse racing with Eldest Brother in the woods.
Although you couldn't match his skill, you grabbed hold of the right opportunity to pass his horse.
The horses galloped wildly along the way
and you only returned to the palace at dusk.
Because you missed the birthday banquet of Royal Father, you were gravely punished.
8th Brother, you actually found someone who not only looks identical
but also doesn't miss a chance in his speech to make fun of me.
I am not in such a leisurely mood.
You are actually familiar with this man.
Familiar?
He is Scholar Liu Shang.
Why does Scholar Liu Shang look exactly like you?
I'm still in the middle of investigating that.
Tomorrow morning, come over to observe.
I will never believe
that two 8th Princes exist in this world.
However, in consideration of your merit for saving Tan'er,
I am making a special exception to allow you to continue staying in the Snow Villa.
I've already ordered Butler Zhou to tell the servants that
no one is allowed to enter the Snow Villa without my personal approval.
There must be great fortune ahead after surviving a life-and-death crisis. Even old man Qu couldn't kill us.
The two of us surely have good days coming.
I don't want any good days.
From now on, I'm giving all my good days to you.
Silly girl.
Just one is usually exasperating enough.
Now, do I have to have both of them coming together?
This is something that even I can't cope with anymore.
Your Highness, although Tan'er is already safe, she's still quite exhausted.
It will be best if we just question her some other day.
Sir, you are no longer my strategist.
No need to keep suggesting action plans.
When did you know
that Scholar and I looked exactly the same?
On the day when Your Highness made such an elaborate plan to catch the fake Prince in the manor,
I discovered it then.
How were you able to distinguish between us, the real and fake one?
Isn't it all because the fake Prince kept doing some greasy moves.
No need to worry, Tan'er.
Once I fully discover the background of this fake Prince,
I surely will not let him bully you again.
- You say it. - You say it.
I heard that you come from the future.
Indeed I do.
Then sir,
I want to ask
when will I get married?
I indeed come from the future
but... I don't know what will happen in the future?
What do you mean?
A man from the future not knowing about future things. What kind of future man is that?
Sir!
His Highness has been waiting in his study for a long time. All the servants have been asked to leave.
Please hurry over.
That... I'll get going then.
I'll investigate it first. I'll tell you once I know something.
Good.
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I really can't get used to your face.
From now on, when you appear in front of me,
please wear your mask.
I'll ask you three questions.
If you're able to answer all of them, I will then believe everything that you've said.
Or else...
Or else, you can do whatever you like with my life.
During the rites on my first birthday, what did I grasp?
A black chess piece for the Chinese "Go" game. That's why you excel in strategic planning.
Where is the only place I will go alone?
Royal Mother's tomb.
You don't want others to see it, so you insist on going alone.
What's my most favorite food?
8th Brother has never been particular with food.
The whole manor knows that.
Your most favorite food is something that's hard to find in this manor.
It's the porridge made by Royal Mother back in our childhood days.
From then on, no one has been able to make a porridge with such a fragrance as that of Mother's.
And the food that you hate the most... is steamed dumplings.
It's because after Royal Mother died, Her Majesty the Queen Dowager took pity on Your Highness
and sent steamed dumplings over daily. Mo Yi Huai then used them to mock you. He used to say that
Your Highness was an orphan who deserved only steamed dumplings.
Fortunately, this matter is now something in the past.
Now, because of a certain person,
it has become a favorite item of yours.
Fate is just that unpredictable sometimes.
If this scholar isn't another 8th Prince,
he can only be Buddha himself.
If you're really as you say you are,
the me from the future,
what then is your intent in coming here?
I want you to avoid
the catastrophe I went through.
What catastrophe?
Because of the fight for the throne,
brothers were killing each other. In the future that I experienced,
Mo Yi Huai died because of it.
I don't want you to make the same mistake.
So, the secret manual of the Soul Suppressing Orb was annotated by Royal Grandfather.
It seems that the power of this orb was indeed intended for me.
[ When a strange celestial phenomenon occurs, there will be someone from the future ]
[ that will come to change the state of affairs in Dong Yue.]
Someone from the future?
Is it possible that Royal Grandfather could really predict the future?
Change the state of affairs in Dong Yue.
Who could it be?
Your Highness, Crown Prince!
Enter.
Informing the Crown Prince,
I snuck into the 8th Prince Manor.
I heard 8th Prince secretly talking with a man claiming to be Mo Lian Cheng.
The two of them frequently mentioned this Mo Lian Cheng was someone from the future.
This man even urged the 8th Prince to contemplate a deep sibling affection.
Or else...
Or else, what? Just say it.
Or else, the Crown Prince will...
die.
Could it be that there is indeed a future person who is going to change the political status of Dong Yue?
Mister Mo Lian Cheng... Why does he have the same name as 8th Little Brother?
Are there really two 8th Little Brothers?
Qu Jiang Lin was an important official who helped establish the Kingdom,
but at the offering altar built by the former King, he was practicing techniques from a foreign land
and attempted to destroy our Dong Yue. His actions should be condemned.
Fortunately, Huai'er arrived first
and slew the rebel in his fury. Such meritorious deed!
Royal Father,
there was actually another person who arrived at the altar first.
Who?
8th Little Brother.
Since Cheng'er arrived first, why didn't he kill the rebel?
This is also what confuses me.
When I was fighting with the rebel Qu,
8th Little Brother said that he wasn't feeling well, hence couldn't fight him.
But I fear that there was another motive behind it.
[ 8th Prince Manor ]
The Crown Prince is suddenly asking to meet with you. His suspicions must have been aroused.
The person who risked his life to save Tan'er that day wasn't me.
If not because of you always acting on your own,
this secret wouldn't have been gotten out to others.
I've already told you everything that happened at the Serene Soul Altar.
You are a very cautious man. I'm sure that the Crown Prince won't find any loopholes.
That person who saved Tan'er
not only was weak,
he also revealed his magical skill at certain times.
That in itself shows that you and I are different people.
Your Highness, the Crown Prince has already entered the manor.
Tan'er, please wait.
That day at the Serene Soul Altar, Tan'er and you were very intimate.
If we don't do it again in front of the Crown Prince, he surely will be very suspicious.
Tan'er, come and massage my shoulders.
In massaging my shoulders, you must make me happy with that very gentle and sweet feeling.
Or else the Crown Prince will be suspicious.
I don't think anyone could manage to do that.
Your Highness, the Crown Prince is here.
8th Brother, Tan'er isn't a servant.
Why are you instructing her to massage your shoulders?
Crown Prince, you're mistaken.
Two people who love each other,
naturally, like to touch each other.
Tan'er, what do you say?
What 8th Prince said is indeed correct.
As I continue massaging, I find this world becoming somehow
a lot brighter.
Tan'er, I have some private matters to discuss with 8th Brother.
You may leave first.
Yes.
8th Brother risked his life to save Tan'er.
It's only sensible for her to express her gratitude.
There's one thing I don't understand.
Hope you can enlighten me.
Where did you learn that magical technique you used while at the Serene Soul Altar?
In a house in the bamboo forest, I recently encountered
an old man with very strong spiritual magic.
Is this man the Master Mo Lian Cheng that you frequently meet with in secret?
When did you start calling my name like that?
If you say that this Master Mo Lian Cheng is you yourself,
then I...
The 8th Brother at the Serene Soul Altar repeatedly missed because of his poor eyesight,
but the current 8th Brother can accurately catch the tea.
Could it be that they really are not the same person?
Since you're not badly injured and still quite nimble,
I don't need to worry too much then.
I'll take my leave.
I won't walk you out any further.
Return to the manor.
With just one command from His Highness,
she really chose not to leave with me.
Cheng Cheng! I was wrong.
Please don't be mad.
I was afraid that the two of us would get expelled from this princely manor
and end up wandering the streets, therefore, I stayed behind.
I'm the distinguished Young Lord Mo Lian Cheng.
How could I be petty?
Cheng Cheng, don't be mad anymore.
This flower is for you.
Even though I didn't make a fuss,
you should still kiss me as an apology.
Or else, your conscience won't be at ease.
Turn your head around.
8th Prince is here!
Go and hide first.
Crown Prince, please.
Your Highness, Crown Prince.
Jing Xin.
There's an additional love rival who has appeared by Tan'er's side.
Why didn't you mention that to me before?
Tan'er has already admitted it,
but you still stay silent about it.
I even considered you as a trusted aide.
May Your Highness the Crown Prince forgive me!
I didn't know that my lady
has already told you about Scholar Liu Shang.
I didn't have any intention of hiding it. May Your Highness the Crown Prince forgive me!
I have no intention of blaming you. Get up.
Thank you, Crown Prince.
Crown Prince, you are crossing the line with your bullying! What would 8th Brother say if he sees this?!
Jing Xin is my woman! Please act according to decency!
Your Highness, Crown Prince, please don't listen to the casual remarks of 14th Prince.
14th Brother, you've misunderstood.
Thanks to the reminding of Miss Jing Xin,
I almost forgot my meeting with Scholar Liu Shang.
Lead the way.
Your Highness, Crown Prince, His Highness the 8th Prince ordered
that without his special permission, the Snow Villa...
This...
Your Highness, Crown Prince, this way, please.
Eldest Brother, say it!
Eldest Brother, explain clearly first before leaving!
The Crown Prince has already discovered that there's nothing wrong with my sight.
Fortunately, he didn't suspect you as a person who is in disguise as me.
Why don't you use this chance
to go far away and give me and Tan'er some peace?
It's not because I'm familiar with your thoughts,
but I surely believe that you're trying to drive me away.
If you want to understand it that way, that's fine too.
I've repeatedly imagined how we'd meet each other face to face,
but I never expected this kind of situation.
After we part today, we won't be seeing each other again.
Sir...
The meeting isn't over yet?
I've made too little.
- This... - The Crown Prince is here! 14th Prince is here!
Crown Prince and 14th Prince are here!
8th Prince and Scholar Liu Shang are currently in the middle of a discussion.
No one is allowed to disturb them.
Only someone feeling guilt would try to hide things and make it more conspicuous.
Do you plan to fight with me?
With the Crown Prince suddenly visiting Snow Villa, of course, there is no reason for any hindrance.
- Greetings, Your Highness, Crown Prince. - Greetings, Crown Prince.
Other than the face, other parts are so similar.
8th Brother, Crown Prince keeps staring at another person's woman.
He's totally... disrupting order and disregarding rules!
What do you mean by that?
In front of your study, the Crown Prince kept pulling on the hands of Jing Xin.
In broad daylight... this is so preposterous!
If the Crown Prince approached Jing Xin first
and then rushed towards the Snow Villa, could he be suspecting Liu Shang already?
You all have misunderstood.
I came this time
to ask Scholar Liu Shang a question.
But, Tan'er seems to have created a novel dessert.
Can you let me taste it first?
This pudding...
Of course, I should be the one tasting the dessert made by Tan'er first.
Delicious!
Delicious...
The culinary skills of Tan'er are indeed outstanding.
Scholar, you indeed excel in both literary and fighting skills,
second to none.
Just for one pudding, do you all need to act like this?
I can just make two more.
If you would have been inside the Serene Soul Altar area too that day,
maybe Qu Jiang Lin
wouldn't have been able to survive for that long.
8th Brother's eyesight back then seemed to be especially weak.
You actually repeatedly missed him.
A few days ago, I developed an eye ailment because of reading all night.
But today, I'm already just fine.
So that's what happened.
I almost forgot.
The reason I'm here today is that I've picked up a rare and precious treasure.
I hope Scholar can enlighten me about it.
Sir, your knowledge is wide and experience broad.
Can you access the external markings on this item
and guess what's inside?
If Liu Shang can't see the characters clearly,
he most likely is the man at the Serene Soul Altar who was disguised as 8th Little Brother.
It seems that this item was bestowed by Royal Father
and is indeed very rare,
so even Sir Liu Shang can't identify it.
However, do you really not know of it
or you can't see it clearly?
That item is made of silver and even has a 'Mo' seal on it.
Deducing from the material and form,
it must be an official seal of the Da Yu Kingdom.
Eldest Royal Brother! Don't go!
We still haven't settled the matter from earlier!
How were you able to guess it?
In the Dong Yue that I experienced around this time period,
that official seal was obtained by a local official in Xiahe County.
He recognized it as being a possession of the first King.
He immediately offered it to Royal Father.
Royal Father actually granted it to the Crown Prince. When I heard about that, I felt discontented.
Thanks to his clues, I remembered it.
But, the Crown Prince is already suspecting you.
He surely will not let go of this matter
I tried to drive you away earlier
because of a moment of impulsiveness.
Now I hope you can stay here in the manor and discuss countermeasures with me.
But, as for Tan'er,
I will never yield.
I also will give it my best.
I must have saved the universe in my past life,
so, I get to have this kind of man wealth in this life.
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♫ The fireworks ended, then you lit a lamp and looked back ♫
♫ The mortal world gets tossed around. I lift my flute and sigh. ♫
♫ Who keeps breaking the string? When the tune ends, each one leaves ♫
♫ There is no more fate, so why mention the old promises? ♫
♫ The moon waxes and wanes, who desires to be alone? ♫
♫ Enjoying the music alone while looking at the lantern's light, comes to an end. ♫
♫ Time always slips by, our meeting is just a blurry moment ♫
♫ This face was guarded for a thousand years. ♫
♫ Willing to ride the wind to come and go as flourishing blossoms fall all over the ground ♫
♫ The shifting sand may have faded but I am still waiting for you ♫
♫ Willing to accompany you as we walk up to the sky's horizon, the clouds roll off and then return. ♫
♫ By the wayside with you, I will never be seen, as lonely, again. ♫
♫ Willing to ride the wind to come and go as flourishing blossoms fall all over the ground ♫
♫ When the bamboo curtains were rolled up, there is only one green robe left ♫
♫ Dreaming of a drizzle south of the river. No worries, so there's no need to be concerned ♫
♫ After an elegant night of fun, whose heads will be together in the background? ♫