Once upon a time, there was a planet far away in outer space.
The environment there was almost the same as Earth's.
So, of course, there were aliens living on it.
After a long process of evolution, those aliens
established their own civilization.
One day, their scientists predicted that their galaxy was going to collapse.
To escape, they immigrated to other planets in the universe by spaceship.
And one group of them came to Earth.
They called themselves the Fox Clan.
Ancient men on Earth were shocked when they saw them.
An ancient book reads that
a huge ship-like object flew above the western sea.
The people in it wore crowns, had white feathers all over their bodies,
and flew high in the sky with no wings.
That is the first impression the Fox Clan made on humans.
To adapt to the environment on Earth, the Fox Clan never stopped evolving.
Finally, they began to look like humans and gradually fit in with them.
Since ancient times, the conflict between humans and the Fox Clan never ended.
There was a government proofreading official named Dai Fu,
who was especially interested in the love between foxes and humans.
He believed love could overcome everything.
After Dai Fu died, his son collected all of the stories he had written.
He called it "Guang Yi Ji" and had it published. (The Great Book of Marvels)
It was quite popular among its readers.
After storytellers added more details,
the stories spread even further.
But humans began to fear foxes,
instead of just being curious.
Foxes noticed that humans were getting less and less friendly.
They had to hide their identity in this world.
[The Love Knot: His Excellency's First Love]
[Episode 12] [This story is purely fictional.]
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Lord Helan,
tonight's night sky is just right. If we enter the gates now,
we can be in Chang'an by tomorrow midday.
Chang'an? Good.
We're almost home.
This melody sounds very nice.
The river always continues to flow, but never flows away.
What that feels like, I finally know.
Do you want me to ask the musician to come over?
No need. You can go.
All right.
Can you let me see the picture you just took?
Right, why do you like the song, "Vermilion Bird Avenue?"
It's very special. It's a bit like a very old song.
The first time I heard it, it felt like déjà vu.
Ah Gui is really talented. He can write such beautiful lyrics.
But there's a line in there, "A letter from afar,"
something "listen to the nomad flute." I still don't really understand what it means.
It means that a family letter, already started, lies by the bed,
while the letter's owner listens by the window to music from outside, quietly crying.
How do you know that the letter's owner was quietly crying?
Because the lyrics...
Lord Priest, please wait.
Wait a moment for me.
A'Gui.
Lord, A'Gui needs your blessing.
This lady is the Huiyan of this life.
I just recently found her.
This is Miss Guan. She really likes your songs.
- Thank you. - You guys know each other!
Oh, I forgot to tell you, A'Gui and I are the same kind of people.
Hello, Miss Guan. It's very nice to meet you.
Hello, I'm your fan. I can sing all your songs.
Especially that song, "Vermilion Bird Avenue." I really, really like it.
Thank you, Miss Guan. But actually, that song isn't my work.
Then who wrote it?
Perhaps, you should ask the person next to you.
Although I composed the melody, Lord Priest wrote the lyrics.
I remember it was a lucky opportunity.
I had the honor to read Lord Priest's words. I thought they were beautiful.
So, I just begged Lord Priest to borrow them and then added the melody.
But that was a very long time ago.
After that, to make it relevant to modern listeners,
I simplified some of the lyrics.
Only a few of Lord Priest's original lines were kept.
So you wrote the lyrics.
Although I don't understand too much of it,
I don't know why
I feel really sad inside after hearing them.
The lyrics mean
that someone had to leave Chang'an and move west.
Therefore, he had to leave the person he loved behind.
During the night, he always dreamed of the time he spent with his loved one.
But every time he woke up, her place was empty.
After a long time, he finally got the chance to go back to Chang'an,
but the person he loved was no longer there.
The person he loved?
Did you write it for her?
It's been such a long time. I can't really remember.
What is it?
Long time, no see, you two.
Today, your two little brothers aren't here. You're outnumbered.
This seems like it's that person who stole my wallet.
Don't you guys just want money? I'll just give you the money.
- Don't be impulsive. - Who wants money from you?
Let me tell you. Last time, you broke my ribs.
Today, I'll let you experience how it feels to break ribs.
I advise you guys to go on your way.
Don't move!
Where are you injured? Is it severe?
I'm all right.
Take your hand away and let me take a look.
I'm really all right. It's just a minor cut.
What's wrong?
I'll heal it for you.
Miss Guan, last time, if someone hadn't reported it,
I couldn't have arrived there so quickly.
So, for your safety, I'm hoping you can put it back on.
However, I won't disturb you unless there's a special situation.
- Also, I— - I trust you.
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Xiaoju!
Did you really invite Lord Helan to help with the fourth "S"?
Yes.
Mr. Helan agreed right away.
Then, what about Miss Guan? Did she also agree?
Why wouldn't she agree? In the past, she would cry and yell in order to go.
What?
If it's like that, they did the fourth "S."
Doesn't that prove they're already together?
How can something small like that count as being together?
Something small?
Do you humans already treat it like a casual issue?
I always thought this issue was like...
two people who like each other
would do.
Even though in this situation it would be better if two people had a better relationship,
- co-workers and friends can also do it together. Anyway, many strangers are there together, too. - Co-workers?
Even strangers?
Lord Helan is so different. Something that we don't even dare to think about, he does so casually.
Like the two of us in the past--
Xiuxian, stop talking.
Today, Pipi sent me a WeChat message that she felt much better.
Pipi, we were just talking about you.
You guys are here, too.
Yes. These two come here every day and won't leave before they are fed.
Is there something wrong with me?
Go—
I know you two are close. Do you need to also make eyes at each other?
Miss Guan, last night did you really...
do the fourth "S" with Lord Helan?
You found out already. Thanks to you guys.
I really appreciate it. The two of us--
It's okay as long as you are happy! You don't need to tell us the details.
Why don't you let her finish? Ms. Guan, please continue. I want to hear it all.
Why are you so talkative? What does this have to do with you?
I want to hear it.
Mr. Helan.
Ms. Guan, I'm sorry about the accident last night.
Are you still hurting?
It doesn't hurt anymore.
I want to speak with Ms. Guan.
Okay. Let's go. Help me outside.
- I don't want to leave. - Let's go.
Mr. Helan, I want to thank you for yesterday.
No problem. It's not a big deal.
Do you have some time... this weekend?
What's the matter?
I have a wine party to go to.
A lot of my friends will be there.
So you do have other friends.
I thought you only had the two of them.
If it's convenient for you, would you like to come?
Who could have known the outcome of the fourth "S" would be so good!
Yes. Mr. Helan was so depressed yesterday. Today, he is...
Of course, the fourth "S" is sometimes really important to a girl.
The power of the idol is infinite.
Huh? Lord Helan is also Miss Guan's idol? How come I didn't know?
What? The fourth "S" I'm talking about is "Superstar."
What superstar?
Did they cosplay last night, too?
Of course, a wounded girl is healed when she sees her idol.
What are you talking about? What did you ask Mr. Helan to do yesterday?
I asked Lord Helan for an A'Gui concert ticket.
What?
What were you thinking?
- We thought you meant the same fourth "S" we were talking— - No! No, no.
Oh, right! The fourth "S" we were talking about was "Superstar."
Superstar, right? Celebrity! Celebrity.
Right.
You finally came back.
What are you doing in the kitchen this late?
So you do know that it's late. Where did you go?
Didn't I tell you that I went to see my professor?
You went to see your professor in the afternoon. What time is it now?
I ran into a senior student from our old school
from the Architecture Department. You know him. He asked me to dinner.
Why didn't you call me?
You could have asked me to go with you. You should have at least called me.
Sorry. My phone ran out of battery. I was going to pick you up,
but I went straight there because I thought there wasn't enough time.
Give me your phone.
What are you doing?
Did you lie to me?
Why would I lie to you?
You said your phone ran out of battery, right?
Right.
So, if I turn it on now, it shouldn't turn on. Right?
If it does turn on, doesn't that prove you are lying?
Try turning it on, then.
But there might still be enough battery life left to turn it on.
See.
I didn't lie to you. Why don't you believe me?
I don't know what's wrong with me.
Maybe, it's because this is the way you lied to Pipi.
How long are you going to keep staring at me like that?
It has been a few hours. Two more stops and we're there. Right?
Where does Princess Zhaoyan live? Do you have any leads?
Where should we start?
Will we be able to find her when we get there?
Yes.
You're strange today. You're talking so little.
Before, you would've said,
"The north is different from the south. We don't mingle with humans,"
or perhaps something even more unpleasant to the ear.
Do I seem that spiteful to you?
I'm just not used to you being so quiet.
This is my first time traveling with you.
I'm a bit... nervous.
We aren't exactly on a pleasure trip, are we?
Pipi, so did you decide to go?
Yes, but I'm a bit nervous.
Why are you nervous? Mr. Fox will be there.
Maybe I shouldn't go. What do you think?
That won't do Miss Guan. You already promised Lord Helan.
It would be bad if you didn't go.
Let me think about this.
Look at her. If she goes and something happens to her, what do we do?
I'll go with you.
- You can't. - You can't.
You can't go to a Fox Clan party.
Why not?
Miss Guan is Lord Helan's girlfriend, so she can go.
You don't have any connection with the Fox Clan. Why would you go?
Girlfriend, huh?
I remember one day two cute guys held me in their arms and said I was their girlfriend.
- Which day was that? - You can go. You can go.
- Can I go, now? - You can. Anytime. Like going home, go whenever you want.
- Yeah. - It's really tasty. Taste it. Go ahead and eat.
My Pipi, what is this?
What are you holding? If you don't have anything to wear, borrow from your friends
like I did.
How do I look? Pretty good, right?
You already know. So, why didn't you borrow something for me while you were at it?
I didn't know your clothes were like this.
Whatever. Let's not go. I have nothing to wear.
How can we not go? We already promised him, Pipi!
Just wear anything, okay?
- Pipi, sit up. - I don't want to go anymore.
Let me answer this call. Hello?
Oh. Okay.
Where are you going?
Miss Xin, why are you dressed like that today?
I specially prepared this evening dress for the party.
Does it look good?
Yes.
This is the dress Mr. Helan prepared for Miss Guan.
He really is an old fox. Much better than you guys.
We also prepared something for you.
Did you pick it out?
Xiuxian bought it.
Pipi, it's time to go.
Coming!
I thought the Northern Fox Clan hated humans.
True, they don't really like humans.
Why did you pick such a place, then?
A hundred years ago, the less aggressive elders...
wanted to move to the forests
and stay away from humans.
But where can we find a place that's never been polluted by humans?
So, instead of running away from them, you might as well try to get to know them.
Human beings can be anywhere. The more you try to tolerate them, the more aggressive they become.
Have you forgotten what they did to you?
But you still chose to live with them, the same way we did.
Lord Left Priest.
How long did it take to make a space like this?
It's a pity that I only have this much ability.
It's been more than a century and I haven't built any more than this.
- I thought you were— - You thought I was...
You thought I only caused you trouble.
I'm not that boring like Helan Jingting,
spending so many years on one human.
There's so much that he should be doing.
We have arrived.
Come on.
What?
Be the Left High Priest's wife.
If you want to gain information,
act the part.
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Cheers.
Next time, I'll introduce him to you.
- Hello. - It's so cool.
- Right High Priest. - Right High Priest.
You all know each other?
- Right High Priest. - Right High Priest.
You also came?
Are you uncomfortable?
I'm not.
It's just that all of a sudden there are so many eyes on me.
I'm just not used to it.
Relax. Look at everyone. All of them quite like you.
Mr. Helan, you were so cool when you entered the room.
Your back is shining.
How is it? Does it feel good to have come with us?
It's cool to be with Mr. Helan. What does that have to do with you?
Get your facts straight. I'm the one who brought you here.
Can you two quiet down a bit?
So, these people are all...
Yes. These people are all my friends and family.
Being here, I understand better how important you are.
You must be under a lot of pressure.
It's all right.
Relax. You don't have to be afraid of anything when you're by my side.
Try the dessert.
Long time, no see.
Hello, Right High Priest.
Is the Elder here today?
He would like to see you.
- Then, you go do your work. I'll wait for you here. - All right.
Xiaoju, please, take care of Miss Guan.
How have you been lately?
Ah Xi, long time, no see.
Pipi, look at that. The one wearing the white dress.
Doesn't she look familiar?
I think I've seen her somewhere.
Isn't she that, that... Fang Jingxue?
The woman who went viral last year or the year before?
It does seem like her.
This name Fang Jingxue is so interesting.
I mean, was she born during a snowstorm?
Why?
It's Fang Jingxue. (T/N: Jing = essence / Xue = snowfall)
So, based on your theory, you were named in autumn
- when chrysanthemums bloom. - Yep,
that's right.
Is that a problem?
Then, in winter you should've been called, "Xin Xiaomei." (T/N: Mei = sleep soundly/hibernate)
Xin Xiaohe in spring. (T/N: He = lotus flower)
Pipi, I'll go ask for an autograph. Do you want to come with me?
I am not a fan girl.
Then, I'll go.
What are you called during the summer?
Miss Guan, I'll go check on Lord Helan.
All right.
Hello.
I don't think I have seen you before. What's your name?
My name is Guan Pipi.
I'm Xiumei. Hello.
I'm glad to meet you.
What year are you?
What year am I?
I'm... 24 years old this year.
I'm not asking your human age.
By the way, where did your Pearl of Charm come from?
This... Mr. Helan gave it to me.
Lord Helan personally gave it to you?
Shouldn't it have been given to Qianhua?
Then, you and Helan are...
We're platonic friends.
Why would Lord Helan give his Pearl of Charm to a platonic friend?
I got into a dangerous situation once.
He said this charm could protect me, so he gave it to me.
Don't misunderstand.
Looks like this year's another no-go.
We have already waited more than a century.
We'll just add another decade.
Waiter.
Since you're Lord Helan's friend,
you're also our friend.
Nice to meet you.
I'm not that much of a drinker.
This isn't alcohol. It's fruit juice.
That's the way.
I really can't drink anymore.
It's fruit juice.
I'm really happy.
I like you so much.
Come, come, come.
We have arranged a charity event for you next week.
- We need some time. - All right.
Miss Fang, may I take a picture with you?
Sorry, this is a private party so it's a bit inconvenient.
That's all right then.
Then, may I have an autograph?
We can do an autograph.
Do you have paper?
Then, what about a pen?
What about a pen?
Sorry.
Sorry for interrupting.
How can we run out of booze?
Here, I'll pour some for you.
Here, cheers! Drink it up.
Drink!
Hurry! I'll tap your glass one more time.
Are you drinking it in one shot?
Yes. You're a good drinker.
Are you still all right?
I'm a bit dizzy. I can't continue to drink anymore.
Lord Helan is probably still busy.
How about this? You can go rest upstairs in my room.
Is that appropriate?
What's inappropriate about it?
Let me tell you. My boyfriend reserved the entire floor.
- Then, I'll trouble you. - I'll lend you a hand. Let's go.
Wow. Who drank all this alcohol?
So, Fang Jingxue is also...
You have so many people.
All right. It's just a signature. But I know someone who can definitely help you.
Zhao Kuanyong.
Why him?
They used to know each other.
Fang Jingxue used to like Kuanyong.
- Xiaoju, actually— - Where's Pipi?
That's right. I haven't seen her in a while, either.
Wait for me.
Lord Helan, Miss Guan doesn't feel well. Would you like to check on her?
- I need to go. I'll come back soon. - Fine. Fine.
- Go and get busy. - Please, sit.
She's not familiar with this place. Where would she go?
I don't see Lord Helan here, either. Don't worry.
- Xiaoju. - Huh?
I really have some words from my heart that I want to tell you.
Can you help me look for Pipi first?
Don't worry. These are people we all know. Nothing will happen.
I know that these are people that you guys all know, but...
After all, there's only the two of us that are...
Kiss me, here.
What's wrong?
Uh... I'm going to look for Pipi.
Thanks.
It's so beautiful.
Miss Guan, are you all right?
I'm all right. What's wrong?
They told me just now that you were quite drunk...
All right. If you're all right, go on and rest.
Sumei, open the door.
You guys have fun!
Sumei, open the door!
Don't go too far.
What's wrong? You can't open the door?
We've fallen into a trap.
What?
I was too dim. I forgot there is a full moon tonight.
A full moon? What about it?
Fox Clan tradition says,
foxes can only mate on a certain full moon.
It occurs every ten years.
Also, there's another condition.
What condition?
The tradition stipulates that...
only after the Lord Priest mates,
are the rest of the foxes allowed to mate.
Miss Guan, don't misunderstand me. I won't do anything to you.
They will let us out when the full moon has waned.
Then we have to wait here until morning?
Miss Guan, if you don't mind,
we can try to get closer.
Maybe if they feel it, they will let us out sooner.
How about this?
Maybe a little closer.
Are you trying to trick me?
How could I be tricking you?
How about now?
I don't think it's working.
In our life, some moments...
are so special that we will never forget them.
Maybe it's just a smile, a hug, or maybe...
just the right moment when your eyes meet.
But it happens so suddenly.
It seems like it's just another ordinary moment in our lives.
Just when that moment arrives,
we will certainly know that
all of it
was destined to be.
Miss Guan, are you okay? Miss Guan?
Miss Guan!
Miss Guan?
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