Eternal Love of Dream
Episode 13
Qingti,
I'll give you the task of forging the short knife.
Your Majesty, rest assured.
I've called together the best blacksmiths in our state.
I won't fail Xiaojiu for sure.
After knowing Xiaojiu,
I've been much happier.
Really?
Your Majesty!
Slow down.
- Your Majesty! - What's the hurry?
Captain Bai just sent word that
he has found the woman who had fallen into water.
What?!
If His Majesty fails to go through his misfortunes,
his cultivation won't come back.
When the Demon King breaks the seal,
Eight Deserts and Six Directions
will suffer from a huge misfortune.
The consequences will be terrible.
♪ When treasured love ♪
Song Xuanren is just His Majesty's incarnation in the mortal realm.
He's not His Majesty,
nor his rebirth.
He is just Song Xuanren.
And you are still Bai Fengjiu.
This is your fate.
Your Highness,
you have to live with that.
♪ However, ♪
♪ however, ♪
♪ for you, ♪
♪ I change. ♪
♪ Enjoy happiness in another life and realize unfulfilled dreams. ♪
♪ However, ♪
♪ however, ♪
♪ without knowing ♪
♪ and without feeling, ♪
♪ my eyes only await for you after seeing all the vicissitudes of life. ♪
♪ You're the one who makes me happy and keeps me warm. ♪
♪ I love you but I can't tell you. ♪
Your Majesty,
to walk around conveniently,
I usually dress as a man.
That day on the Hall,
everyone was there.
I really couldn't reveal my identity,
so I let them mistake me as a man.
Your Majesty, please forgive me for deceiving you.
Rise.
Then why do you confess today?
I may not find out your identity.
Your Majesty, I don't want you to set foot in the Cold Palace ever again.
It's a place of loneliness for hundreds of years,
so hopeless and so cold.
It doesn't suit you.
You're so considerate.
I ask for nothing.
I only want to stay by your side forever.
The ornament on your forehead
looks like an unfolded phoenix feather.
The ornament on my forehead
is a birthmark I've had since I was born.
Its color is too bright,
so I use cosmetics to cover it
for fear that it might cause trouble when I'm out alone.
Good!
Well done!
Such a beauty
should not be seen by strangers easily.
Eunuch!
Bai Xiaojiu
is bright and cheerful in disposition and righteous and honest in virtue.
I hereby bestow the title of Imperial Lady upon her
and allow her to live in Yue Hua Palace.
Is it too fast?
How can this be fast?
You don't like it?
I do.
Thank you, Your Majesty!
I'm glad you do.
Your Majesty,
traditionally, to bestow titles upon consorts,
we have to check family background first.
I'm afraid it's not appropriate
to bestow the title in such a hurry.
Having saved me twice,
Xiaojiu has rendered great services.
I don't even know what I should grant her.
The title of Imperial Lady
is not enough.
Well...
Your Majesty, congratulations.
Your Highness, congratulations.
Your Highness, are you OK?
Si Ming,
I won't act capriciously anymore.
When Emperor Dong Hua wakes up
after passing the love test,
he won't remember anything.
I remember.
Aren't those memories
in Tai Chen Palace not deep enough?
Si Ming,
I won't face the test
with my own obsession any more.
This time, I'm here to complete the love test
on behalf of Zhou Mengxi.
Also, I won't mess with Emperor Dong Hua's love test anymore.
You'll suffer from backfire.
The longer you stay in the mortal realm,
the harder it will be to heal your wounds.
Do remember,
don't go through extreme emotions
or get too involved in love.
I'll make it quick.
Mother,
good day!
Ren'er, you're here.
Take a seat.
Ren'er,
I heard you've had a new Imperial Lady Jiu.
I'm about to tell you.
She saved my life before.
To thank her for saving you,
you only need to grant her an official position
or reward her with properties.
I'm afraid it's inappropriate to take her into the imperial harem.
Mother,
it's not likely for her to harbor evil intents towards me.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have saved me back then.
I just think...
Mother,
with her by my side,
I feel so happy.
I want to keep her in the imperial palace.
Well,
you are exactly the same as your father.
I said so
for your safety
and the general picture of the State of Chengyu.
If you really want to keep her,
you must observe her for some time
before making the decision.
The title conferring ceremony should be postponed.
Mother, thank you for your approval.
Your Highness!
Your Highness,
among these maids, do you find anyone pleasing?
What's your name?
I'm Muyun.
I'll take her.
Yes.
Your Highness,
do you like quilt of this color?
It's good.
Muyun,
the butterfly mark behind your neck
is quite special.
It's a birthmark.
I've had it since I was born.
Strange to say,
every time I wake up after having a dream,
the birthmark feels warm.
Dream?
What dream?
Since childhood,
I've been having the same dream.
In my dream, I'm a butterfly
being punished by my master after doing something wrong.
A woman saves me.
But in my dream,
I can't see her face
no matter how hard I try.
Is Muyun
that Mufeng Butterfly expelled from heaven to the mortal realm?
We've never met before,
but fate brings us together.
Take this hairpin as my gift for you.
Your Highness,
I haven't rendered any meritorious service yet.
I don't deserve such a precious gift.
It's for you. Just take it.
Yes.
Your Highness, you're so good to me.
Fetch me a tub of water.
After a day's busy schedule,
I feel uncomfortable all over.
Your Highness, do you want to have dinner before bathing?
No need.
I've just had some snacks.
I can eat later.
Right.
His Majesty is sure to come tonight.
You should have dinner together.
I'm careless.
Your Highness,
I'll go and fetch water for you.
Your Majesty,
are you painting the scene when you met Her Highness Jiu?
I dared not put brush to paper
as if there were layers of fog in front of my eyes.
Now that I've seen Xiaojiu in person,
I suddenly remember clearly.
Your Majesty, tonight...
I'll go to Yue Hua Palace.
Frame it
after the ink is dried,
and keep it in Muning Hall.
Yes.
Fate is so mysterious.
It brings Mufeng Butterfly to me,
but it keeps Emperor Dong Hua from me.
Fengjiu! Fengjiu!
Don't get confused! Don't waiver!
His Majesty is not Emperor Dong Hua!
Just focus on completing the love test,
and get everything back on track as soon as possible!
Don't think too much!
His Majesty is here!
Your Majesty!
Rise.
Where's Imperial Lady Jiu?
Your Majesty, Her Highness is bathing.
Then I'll wait for her here.
Is she used to living here?
Is she short of anything?
Your Majesty,
Her Highness just moved in today.
I'm too impatient.
Too impatient.
Keep an eye on Yue Hua Palace for me.
If they're short of anything,
just take it directly from Muning Hall.
No need to bother others.
Your Majesty!
Rise!
Leave us alone.
Go! Go! Go!
Come here.
You're my Imperial Lady.
We are husband and wife in common people's eyes.
No need to be nervous.
Husband and wife?
It's the first time for me to be someone's wife.
I'm just not used to that.
Mother agreed to keep you in the imperial palace,
but she insisted on postponing the title conferring ceremony.
Sorry to keep you waiting
all these days.
Filial piety is the most important of all virtues.
Your Majesty, you should certainly
follow Her Majesty's words.
Moreover,
I don't care about status.
But I do.
I want to bring all your families into the capital,
so as to remove my mother's doubts.
In this way, you can get the title as soon as possible.
What do you think?
Do I have to tell him that my parents have passed away and I'm all alone?
It doesn't go with my character,
and it is hard to act.
What if I give myself away?
I used to live in the wild,
and I'm not a registered citizen.
Also, my parents have been traveling around the world.
It's hard to find them in such a short time.
Well,
it's pretty tricky.
But I still want to send people to your home
in case your parents might return home after finishing their trips.
Your Majesty, thank you for your kindness.
It's just our house is located in a desolated place
which is hard to find.
Let me draw a map to our house first
and present to you later.
That's terrific!
Xiaojiu,
the more I look at you, the better you look.
Everybody says Imperial Concubine Wan is a matchless beauty.
But I think, you're more beautiful
than she is.
Your Majesty, I'm so flattered.
I'm not that beautiful.
Yes, you are.
I'm not a lecher,
but I fell in love with you
right after I saw you in the water.
I've never
experienced that before.
He's speaking sugared words with Emperor Dong Hua's face.
Who can resist that?
What are you doing?
Your Majesty, you're not a lecher,
but I can't resist a beauty like you.
Please don't look at me this way.
You!
You're the first one
who has ever called me a beauty.
What's wrong?
I must have caught a cold.
I'm afraid I might infect Your Majesty.
I'll send for the imperial physician to write you a prescription.
That's not necessary.
I'm just coughing.
I'll be fine after resting for one or two days.
Then you should rest well.
You haven't got your title yet. It's improper for me to stay here for long.
I'll visit you some other day.
Have a rest.
No need to see me out.
Your Majesty, see you!
Your Majesty,
Wan Yun Palace is not far ahead.
Would you like to see Her Highness Wan?
No need.
Just take good care of
Imperial Concubine Wan in terms of food and clothing.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Go back to Muning Hall.
= Yue Hua Palace =
Your Highness,
I heard that His Majesty has just appointed an Imperial Lady Jiu.
There's no official title conferring ceremony yet
because the Empress Dowager held it off.
His Majesty didn't visit you last night, but he...
You've got nothing useful last night,
but these useless information.
There are so many beauties in the imperial harem.
Whoever His Majesty loves has nothing to do with us.
Let's focus on our business.
Your Highness, so this is what you've been talking about?
If others know about it,
they will surely laugh at you.
But I just love to eat it.
It smells good!
Very good!
Your Majesty!
I've smelt the fragrance for some time.
I came from a rural place,
so I love to eat coarse food grain.
Your Majesty, I'm sorry for being foolish.
Why is that foolish?
I wonder whether I'm lucky enough
to taste the sweet potato roasted by Xiaojiu in person.
Your Majesty, you also like to eat the roasted sweet potato?
Of course!
Sure!
Delicious!
As long as you like it.
Fragrant, sweet and soft, it's terrific!
Come here.
Take a seat.
All the women in my imperial harem
love to eat delicacies of every kind.
Leave us.
You're the first one
who loves to eat the roasted sweet potato.
I once ate a roasted sweet potato
someone specially made for me.
Since then, I've loved the flavor.
That's the most delicious sweet potato
I've ever had in my life.
Really?
He's really something.
He made you think about him all the time
simply by roasting sweet potatoes.
In fact, memories in our mind can be deceptive.
After a long time,
even if I rack my brains,
I can only find a few
shared memories with him.
To me, I treasure
those memories so much
that I've even formed ideas that I shouldn't have,
which turn into obsession.
However,
things will be different if I can
relive those good memories by eating.
Such a feeling
will become an instinct.
Just like tasting mom's cooking
for the first time in early childhood,
I still find it familiar after recalling it many years later.
Just like the sweet potato he roasted for me,
however chaotic and disturbing the world is,
as long as I think of that flavor,
I feel relieved and happy.
I do want to meet him.
You can't.
He's so far away.
Yet he's so close.
Your Majesty, it's you, but you just don't remember.
Recently, rumor is spreading in the imperial palace that
the Imperial Lady Jiu just appointed by His Majesty
can draw weapon sketch.
Really?
Indeed!
Look, these are the weapon books
His Majesty ordered me to send to Imperial Lady Jiu
in Yue Hua Palace.
Coming from the countryside,
she must have learned some skills
to tempt His Majesty.
Not only is she of low birth,
but rumor has it that to seduce His Majesty,
she even get herself wet and bump into His Majesty on purpose.
What nonsense are you talking about?
Xiaojiu is adept with both the pen and the sword.
She stepped forward bravely and saved His Majesty many times.
Righteous as she is,
even men can't match her.
You're also women.
How can you defame her like that?
General Ye, please forgive us!
Fine. Fine.
This is inappropriate in the imperial palace.
Leave now!
Yes!
We don't know anything about Xiaojiu,
and we can't find any clue.
If we let her stay by His Majesty's side...
She saved not only His Majesty
but me.
If you suspect her,
you'd better serve someone else.
I'm sorry.
Address her by "Your Highness" in future.
Let's go! Keep patrolling!
Yes.
Your Highness,
I've searched Lingxiao Pavilion
at the northwest corner of the imperial palace.
Lingbi Stone can't be kept there.
Is that the last place?
Yes.
We've almost searched everywhere in the imperial palace,
but we didn't find Lingbi Stone.
In that case,
the only place we haven't searched
is His Majesty's chamber, Muning Hall.
But to get into His Majesty's chamber,
I'm afraid we can only count on you.
Your Highness,
we've come to the State of Chengyu for quite some time,
but His Majesty has never come to Wan Yun Palace.
While that Imperial Lady Jiu is deeply favored by His Majesty.
Last time in the study,
Imperial Lady Jiu meddled in again.
She specially brought the weapon sketch to impress His Majesty.
Your Highness,
you'd better take the initiative than sit still and do nothing.
Enough.
I know what I should do.
We've been making progress. No need to worry.
I feel dizzy these days.
Taking time out of my busy schedule for some fresh air today
and seeing the sun shining brightly,
I feel so happy.
Indeed!
Your Highness, you're lively and cheerful.
Spending too much time indoors can make you sick.
Isn't that Imperial Lady Jiu?
Sisters!
Imperial Lady Jiu, you're so beautiful.
No wonder His Majesty favors you alone.
Sister, I'm so flattered.
His Majesty is here!
Your Majesty!
Rise.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Today we're here to appreciate flowers, and there's no outsider here.
No need to feel restrained.
Why is Imperial Concubine Wan not here?
Your Majesty,
after receiving the dragon fruit
granted by you this morning,
Her Highness Wan suddenly turned so homesick
that she felt depressed and uncomfortable.
For fear that she might ruin your mood,
Her Highness Wan wouldn't come,
so she especially sent me to report to Your Majesty.
Since Imperial Concubine Wan entered the imperial palace,
I've never visited her in Wan Yun Palace.
Does she mistakenly think I ignored her on purpose,
so as to become depressed and sad?
In that case, Your Majesty,
why not visit her in Wan Yun Palace?
Imperial Concubine Wan has come a long way from the State of Chong'an to marry in Cheng Yu.
Now that she's sick,
she really needs company.
Well then,
I'll go to Wan Yun Palace first.
Chief Eunuch!
Go to Wan Yun Palace.
Your Highness, are you OK?
I don't know why. I suddenly feel dizzy.
Maybe I'm just tired.
I don't have a mood swing.
Why do I suddenly feel so terrible?
Does the backfire turn worse?
Let's go back.
I'll take you back to our palace right away.
Your Highness,
the medicine is OK. Do you want to take it now?
Just leave it there.
I'll drink it after it cools.
His Majesty is here!
Your Majesty, I didn't know you would come.
Please forgive me for not welcoming you.
Rise.
Chief Eunuch said you're homesick,
so I come to see you.
Your Majesty, thank you for your care.
I'm fine.
Good.
The medicine...
Imperial Concubine Wan, are you sick?
No.
I'm in poor health since childhood.
It's just medicine to keep me fit.
OK.
What's this?
Did you carve it?
Your Majesty,
it's the memorial tablet.
The memorial tablet?
Yes.
In my hometown, we have the tradition of
making memorial tablets for the deceased.
On the one hand, it's for praying that our late families
can rest in peace in heaven.
On the other hand,
it's for commemorating the deceased.
I made this memorial tablet
to commemorate my mother.
Your mother has passed away?
Yes.
She passed away
shortly after I was born.
I'm unable to take care of her even for one day.
In half a month, it'll be my mother's deathday,
so I made this memorial tablet
to commemorate her.
I can understand how you feel.
Just like you,
I lost my mother
right after I was born.
Your Majesty, I'm sorry for
reminding you of your pain.
Rise.
Don't be too sad
to impair your health.
In this case,
your birthday is around the corner.
My birthday is half a month away.
Though I lost my mother when little,
my father loves me dearly.
He celebrated my birthday with me every year.
I'll celebrate your birthday
with you this year.
I've still got important things to attend to.
Have a good rest.
Your Majesty, see you.
Your Highness, congratulations!
Thanks to you,
I got the information of the late empress.
Well,
I haven't paid respects to Empress Dowager Xian today.
Go with me now.
Yes.
Imperial Lady Wan!
Your Highness!
Your Highness,
are you also here to pay respects to Her Majesty Xian?
I'm also here for you.
Your Highness, please be self-possessed.
I am the Imperial Concubine of His Majesty.
I shouldn't get in touch with princes or ministers.
See you.
We've been making progress.
No need to worry.
Your Highness,
I just sent a letter to my families afar
because I missed them so much.
Even if you tell His Majesty,
I'll explain the same way.
A secret letter sent by a flying pigeon,
His Majesty probably won't believe
it's a simple letter home.
Neither of us is dumb.
No need to hide it.
Your Highness,
what do you want?
I knew that
imperial matrimony
wouldn't be a good thing.
Why on earth do you come to the State of Chengyu?
Your Highness,
you've been keeping close watch on
everything happened in the imperial harem.
I wonder why you monitor
the imperial harem.
I am the prince of the State of Chengyu.
I have the right to look into anything
that concerns state security.
Your Highness,
if you think you can declare me guilty
simply with one letter,
feel free to tell His Majesty.
Please go ahead.
Imperial Lady Wan, if you don't want to admit,
I won't press you for an answer.
But you'd better not be self-righteous
or act rashly.
Otherwise,
I won't spare you easily.
Your Highness,
are you letting me off?
As long as you don't act on your own to cause trouble,
I'd like to be your friend.
Imperial Lady Wan, you're new here.
In the imperial palace,
it's better to have a friend
than an enemy, right?
Your Highness,
what on earth does Prince Ying mean?
With sinister motives,
he's not the good type.
I can't figure out what he's up to for now.
However, we should be
more careful and cautious in the imperial palace in the future.
Your Highness,
His Majesty just noticed you.
You should seize the chance
to approach His Majesty and look for Lingbi Stone.
I said no hurry.
We should wait for the right moment.
I'm afraid Mr. Nie
can hardly wait.
Accomplished as you are in martial arts,
why not search Muning Hall on your own.
I certainly won't stop you.
Your Highness, pardon me for crossing the line.
I'll do whatever you ask me.
None of you
can forge this weapon?
Your Excellency,
the sketch design is so ingenious.
I've never seen anything like this before.
We really can't forge it with the current tools.
You are old blacksmiths I invited over
from all around the State of Chengyu.
All of you are skilled,
representing the highest level of our state.
If you can't forge it,
I'm afraid no one in the entire state can.
Well...
Lose no time.
Make sure to figure out
the forging method within the shortest time.
Yes.
His Majesty is here!
I pay respects to Your Majesty!
Imperial Concubine Wan, do you feel better today?
Your Majesty, thank you for caring.
I'm much better.
Your Majesty,
would you like to join me for a meal?
OK.
These dishes are specialties of Chong'an.
Exactly.
This one is called Peacock Tail,
which implies being splendid, auspicious, rich and honored.
May our two states enjoy lasting prosperity and peace together!
Good!
Well said!
Your Majesty,
this is the chestnut begonia porridge,
which is a specialty of Chong'an.
Your Majesty, you worry a lot
when handling state affairs.
This is an herbal cuisine for strengthening your body and nourishing your vitality.
I hope that after taking it, Your Majesty can calm your mind and reach inner peace.
You're so considerate.
Seldom coming to Wan Yun Palace,
I neglected you.
Your Highness, don't say that.
Though I came a long way to marry in Chengyu,
I've made many friends in the imperial palace,
especially Jiu.
We felt like old friends at first meeting.
If I want to divert myself from boredom,
I can talk with Jiu.
Good.
Is that your Qin?
I didn't know you're a master of music.
I'm not a master.
When I'm not occupied,
I just play it to kill the time.
Your Majesty, if you feel like listening to some music,
I can play it to add to the fun.
OK.
Her Highness Jiu suddenly passed out.
Your Majesty,
word came from Yue Hua Palace that
Her Highness Jiu suddenly passed out.
Hurry up!
Let's go to Yue Hua Palace.
Let me go with you.
Imperial physician,
what's wrong with Her Highness?
As to Her Highness Jiu's disease...
His Majesty is here!
What's wrong with Imperial Lady Jiu?
Why did she suddenly pass out?
Your Majesty,
Her Highness Jiu's pulse condition is smooth, and her main and collateral channels are unobstructed.
Forgive me for being incompetent.
I can't find the cause of her disease.
Just leave.
Yes.
Xiaojiu.
Emperor.
What?
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty,
please forgive me for my slip of tongue.
As long as you're awake.
What happened to me?
You passed out suddenly.
Do you feel uncomfortable?
Then it must be the fact that you're new here
and you're not used to living in the imperial palace.
Staying inside the imperial palace all day long
has impaired your health.
Rest well these days.
In a few days,
I'll take you to the hunting ground to relieve boredom, OK?
What did you just call me?
Emperor?
It is said that eyes don't lie.
Look at his eyes.
Has he really fallen in love with me?
Bai Fengjiu! Bai Fengjiu!
Keep fantasizing like this,
you'll disrupt Emperor Dong Hua's love test again. What to do then?
It's a task! It's not real!
It's for Emperor Dong Hua! It's not real!
Do you feel uncomfortable?
Then you should lie down and rest.
I won't leave.
I'll keep you company.