Everlasting Longing (2025) s01e03 Episode Script

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♪The evening breeze kisses my brows♪
♪Allows a cloud to stay for me♪
♪After a long time,
I still keep looking back♪
♪The sleepless universe accompanies me
as I sleepwalk♪
♪How can we stay together in a mirage♪
♪A vast desert, with no oasis in sight♪
♪Time takes away
the eternity I promised♪
♪Who can have your gentleness♪
♪Who still stays there♪
♪Finally, I silently endure
but cannot be saved♪
♪The sorrow of the world
turns into stars♪
♪Flowing over a few hills
with the moonlight♪
♪I wish to follow behind you
until we grow old♪
♪I will silently wait♪
=Everlasting Longing=
=Episode 3=
The longer I spend with you,
the more I find you
a fascinating person.
It's hard to let go.
Too bad I belong to someone else.
I don't interfere with others' women.
But a widow is fine.
Come on, over here.
Have a seat.
Drink up.
Manager.
Sir?
Prepare a room for that gentleman.
Also, bring some medicine to Room No. 1.
Sure.
Hey,
would you mind sharing a table?
I'm a Qi from Xuan Clan.
I'm about to go trade in Yannan.
May I ask who you are?
What a coincidence.
I'm He Sang, chief of the He caravan.
We're also from Xuan.
You two looked familiar,
so I took the liberty to chat.
I didn't expect
that we're all from Xuan.
No need to stand on ceremony.
Waiter,
bring a set of tableware.
When traveling,
we should help each other.
Especially since we are all
from Xuan.
But with your build,
you don't look like the Beixuan people.
Why are you alone?
Where are your companions?
My small build often invites trouble.
When we passed
through the Uncontrollable Canyon,
bandits attacked and robbed us.
If my companions hadn't
risked their lives to save me,
I wouldn't have made it to today.
Though Yao City
is located in the Uncontrollable,
it's close to Beixuan's Liangzhou.
There are many people from Beixuan.
The Xuan Leader is Beixuan's Protector.
He won't stand to see
his people being bullied.
Besides, you're one of us from Xuan.
How could I face the clan now?
I still want to go to Yannan,
at least to pay
for my brothers' funeral.
I think
it's better for you
to return to Xuan first.
By the way, where are your documents?
Documents?
Those bandits
took everything from me.
My identity papers are long gone.
Then you're in trouble.
Without your identity papers,
you can't even leave here.
To pass through Beixuan passes,
you need identity papers
with the Leader's seal.
Is there no other way?
Unless
But that's impossible.
Unless you have the Leader's
handwritten order.
That's too difficult.
Simply impossible.
General, let me help you.
Thank you.
How are your injuries?
Thank you for your concern.
They're almost healed.
In that case,
we should settle the debts
between us in the desert.
It's about time.
I bandaged your wounds,
helped you out of the desert,
saved your life from a wolf pack,
and now I'm still cleaning your wounds.
How do you plan to repay me?
You trapped me in the quicksand.
How should you pay for this?
But I also saved your life
from the quicksand.
Then you pushed me
into the Death Desert.
If I could control the storm,
your army would've been destroyed
in the battle
at the Uncontrollable Canyon.
Do you talk to your young master
like this?
You're about to become the Wolf Lord
of the Five Clans.
You certainly wouldn't mind.
You're quite concerned about this.
You may not know this.
During my meal,
I noticed that the people
near the Uncontrollable
are all betting on this.
I also placed a big bet on you.
I wagered all the money
I brought on you.
Don't make me lose it.
So, you think I will win.
You're renowned throughout the world,
and you're kind and compassionate.
Of course, I hope you win.
As expected of someone
raised by merchants.
Your attitude shifts so quickly.
Thank you for the compliment.
Alright, the wound is bandaged.
Please enjoy your meal.
I'll leave now.
Young Master,
I've found out
that Xuan Lie is staying
at Guangxuan Inn.
How many people are with him?
Only He Jiyao
(Xi Lin, Xi's Deputy General)
and a young man.
I've never seen him before.
Xuan Lie never
brings strangers with him.
This person must be
very important to him.
It doesn't matter.
When it's past the Zi hour,
they will have only souls left.
Xuan Lie being alone
is a great opportunity.
Make sure to kill him this time.
He cannot leave Yao City alive.
Luo Qi and Xuanyu Army
are not far from here.
They'll surely come to his aid.
Send someone to hold them off,
so they won't ruin our plan.
Understood.
Deputy Luo,
last night, he came to kill
those smuggling weapons.
Realizing it was a trap,
he poisoned himself to death.
A trained Death Warrior.
Without the young master here,
how should we handle this?
Have someone draw the tattoo first.
Deputy Luo,
Deputy He sent a message.
(Lead the army to Yao City at once.)
It seems He Jiyao
found the young master.
Order everyone
to pack up immediately.
We are heading to Yao City.
Needlework!
Fine needlework!
Sir, would you like to look
at some needlework?
It's not as exquisite
as those from Yannan,
but it has its own charm.
Do you like them?
Even if I do, I can only look at it.
I'm penniless now.
I can buy it for you.
Young Master,
something's off
with the merchant across.
They might be from Xi.
I know.
Don't raise the alarm yet.
Where is he?
Find him.
Needlework!
(Various Raw Stones)
Sir, feel free to look
at anything you need.
I'd like to buy some raw stones.
These are the best raw stones
from the Uncontrollable.
Take your time, sir.
Since you have this fragrant jade,
you can choose anything from my stall.
Ma'am, you're not being honest.
I only want the best raw stones.
Don't try to fool me
with inferior goods.
These are all raw stones
from Mount Guan,
with very high purity.
They can be used for jewelry or tools.
You can only find them in Yao City.
The hardness is off.
Is this all the stock you have?
Yao City is close to Liangzhou,
rich in minerals.
You can get as many as you want.
If what's on the shelf isn't enough,
you can place an order with a deposit.
If I give you more fragrant jade,
could you take me to see those mines?
The mines of Yao City are in Beixuan.
They're controlled
by the Beixuan people
and heavily guarded.
We only dare to pick up some rubble
around the outskirts.
Ma'am,
do you have any stones
harder than these?
The hardest stones
are black iron crystals.
Seeing that you're an expert,
I'll tell you the truth.
The black iron crystal mines
are said to be in Beixuan,
but they haven't been seen
in hundreds of years.
They're impossible to get.
Sir,
you'd better not waste your effort.
Thank you.
- Chase!
- Young Master,
it's the Xi scout from earlier.
Step aside.
Acting guilty, huh?
Tell me.
Where did you take him?
I don't know what you're talking about.
Acting tough, huh?
Xi Changkun sent you, didn't he?
It was Mr. Xi Mo.
Tell me. Where did you take him?
General.
Where have you gone?
I turned around and couldn't see you,
so I've been searching for you.
It's okay. Let's head back.
Stay close.
Young Master,
the interception failed.
Luo Qi broke through
and is now heading to Yao City.
Act tonight.
As long as they can't reach
Yao City tonight,
it won't be a failure.
Understood.
Don't approach me from behind again.
When I saw you in the street,
I noticed the injury on your back,
so I asked the manager for some medicine
to help you with it.
Though you're dressed as a man,
you're still a young lady.
In some occasions, discretion is needed.
I only meant well.
The young master often reminds me
not to be so particular.
If you feel uncomfortable,
I'll take my leave.
I'll leave the medicine here.
(Heavenly Room No. 2)
Miss Qi Luo, since when did you
become a thief?
I was just curious
about why you put the inn's signboard
in the room.
I only took it out
and hung it up for you.
In that case,
I've wronged you.
It's alright.
Young Master, we spotted a large group
of disguised soldiers outside the city.
It looks like Xi Changkun
is making a move.
Xi Mo should've surrounded
Yao City by now.
We can't get out.
What should we do?
Luo Qi is still on his way.
With just a few of us,
we can't match their strength.
I have a plan for this.
Just try your best to protect Qi Luo.
(Yao City)
The bandits are here!
Don't panic, everyone.
Just give them the money
and it will be fine.
Follow me.
Hurry, hurry!
Hurry, hurry, keep up!
Keep up!
- They're here!
- This way.
(Guangxuan Inn)
Hurry!
Don't move!
Don't move!
They're coming for you?
Help me out.
This is another deal.
What do you have for me?
Working with me won't make you lose.
No one can make me lose
if I'm working with them.
As long as it doesn't harm Beixuan,
choose whatever you want.
Alright.
All the men, squat down.
The women, go outside.
Hurry up!
- Hurry up!
- Hurry!
- Hurry!
- Quickly!
- Hurry!
- Hurry up!
You guys go upstairs and take a look.
- Yes.
- Yes.
Young Master,
the front and back doors of the inn
are surrounded.
The four city gates have been guarded.
Xuan Lie has no way to escape.
What about Luo Zhizhou, Luo Leader,
who is close to Xuan Lie?
Have you guarded
his old house in Yao City?
Luo Zhizhou is in the Royal City now,
and his old house is empty.
We can't neglect there.
Send someone to watch over it.
Xuan Lie ruined our weapon trade
in the Uncontrollable.
This time, he must die
without redemption.
Once Xuan Lie is dead,
no one will dare to touch the case
from 12 years ago.
Father will surely praise me.
Let's go take a look.
So, you're Xuan Lie.
Guys, attack!
Young Master.
(Take this token and go)
(to the Luos' old house in Willow Alley
to find Luo Zhizhou.)
(He grew up with me.)
(He'll surely come to save me.)
(I'll hold them off
and buy you some time.)
(Luo Residence)
(Changqing Tower)
(Xuan)
Aren't you afraid I'll run away
with the token?
In the desert, you swore
you wouldn't abandon me.
Even if you wanted to escape,
you saved me as you promised.
I trust you, and I'm willing
to take the risk.
Of course,
if I've misjudged you,
and you want to avenge your caravan,
I have nothing to say.
(Should I save him or not?)
(Fine, let fate decide.)
If it's an even number, I'll go.
If not, I won't go.
One, two, three, four.
This way, hurry!
This way!
Young Master, what should we do now?
I've sent Qi Luo to find Zhizhou.
His troop will be here soon.
Isn't Mr. Luo in the Royal City?
During these days every year,
he secretly comes
to pay respects to his mother.
But Miss Qi Luo is from Yannan.
What if she leaves with the token?
(Luo Residence)
Is there anyone?
Please give me some food.
It's nothing, just a beggar.
He Jiyao.
He Jiyao.
Hang on.
(Luo Residence)
Is there anyone?
Who's outside?
Please, help me out.
I haven't eaten in days.
(Xuan)
(Luo Zhizhou, Luo Leader, Beixuan)
(Xuan)
Set the fire.
Young Master,
Xuan Lie is already a fish in the net.
Qi Luo and Mr. Luo
might not come in time.
Young Master, are we
Don't worry.
I won't let you die so young.
Luo Zhizhou.
How did he get here?
Everyone, go up and support.
- Yes.
- Yes.
Xuan Lie!
Xuan Lie! Xuan Lie!
Kill them!
I have an idea.
Why is there a woman here?
She's the one who went
to inform Luo Zhizhou?
Yes.
Doesn't Xuan Lie only have He Jiyao
and that Yannan boy with him?
When did a woman appear?
Oh, no. She's going to ring the bell
and alert everyone.
It's on fire!
Go put out the fire!
It's on fire! Go put it out!
Young Master,
the commoners are out
to help with the fire.
Should we kill a few of them
to scare them back?
We're disguised as bandits
to distance Xuan Lie's death
from our Xi Clan.
Kill commoners?
Do you want to make things worse?
Young Master, how considerate of you.
I'll head to Liangzhou
to meet with Father first.
You investigate her background.
Yes.
Lie!
Retreat!
Lie!
Xuan Lie.
Xuan Lie.
Lift them out first!
Don't touch my friend!
You little brat, move aside!
Move aside!
Stop!
Don't be afraid.
Is that your friend?
I'll help you bury him.
This is my first time forging a sword.
It's also my second work.
This sword is very sharp
and cuts through iron like mud.
I want you to have it.
Young Master, this
Once you accept my sword,
you work for me now.
Remember that.
What are you doing?
What are you planning to do?
Running away, huh?
Go ahead, run.
Run then.
If you don't want to die,
behave yourself.
We gave him half a bottle
of softening potion.
I didn't expect him
to recover so quickly.
This kid's a tough one.
Is it okay for us to sell him like this?
This is the Uncontrollable, after all.
No one reports or investigates.
His past doesn't matter.
Besides, he's from Yannan.
Let me tell you.
This morning, Ms. Tan from the stockade
came to inspect the goods.
She gave this price.
You'd better stay alert tonight.
Double the amount of drug.
Tomorrow, nothing can go wrong.
(Border Stockade)
Miss, do you want to buy water?
(Water)
One qian per bowl.
One qian per bowl.
Miss.
Everyone,
come and take a look!
We have fresh stock today!
All top-quality goods!
Starting price only ten wen.
Highest bid wins!
Highest bid wins!
Come here!
What do you think?
You can take him away
if you can afford him.
I bid ten qian.
I bid 20.
Any higher than 20?
- Anyone?
- I bid 25.
25 once.
25 twice.
- 25
- 50.
For this girl?
I want him.
Go away.
Come here.
That's more like it.
I bid 300.
- 350.
- 400.
- 450.
- 500.
500 once.
500
Go away. Go away.
Stop causing trouble here.
How can you buy a man with only 50?
500 twice.
- 500
- I'm talking about gold.
Gold.
This
How generous of her.
Gold once, twice, three times.
Sold!
Take him away.
Where did this girl come from?
How dare you compete with me?
Do you want to buy him
because he's good-looking too?
So what if it is?
50 gold.
He's already been disfigured.
Do you still want him?
- You
- What?
Let's go.
Staying by my side
is much better
than being humiliated here.
Don't worry.
I'm not a bad person.
Your eyes are so beautiful.
I'll treat you very well.
Does it hurt?
Why don't you cry out?
Miss, he's shy and fierce.
He needs proper training.
You're fierce and won't cry out, huh?
I thought my whip technique
had deteriorated
and failed Lie's teachings.
(Luo Residence)
There are no survivors.
Xi Clan withdrew their troops
too cleanly this time.
They must have been prepared.
Xi Changkun is no fool.
You came to Yao City
only to pay respects,
so you didn't bring much force.
I didn't expect to catch anything
on Xi Clan.
It was already a pleasant surprise
that Qi Luo came back to rescue me.
You're talking about Miss Qi Luo, right?
She truly is a remarkable woman.
She made do
with what was around her, drew a bow,
and shot down dozens
of Xi Clan archers.
And she even thought of ringing the bell
to force Xi Mo to retreat.
It's a pity she's a woman.
If she were a man,
she'd be a pillar of society.
Her talents far exceed many men's.
This is the first time I've seen you
praise a woman like this.
I just think she's different
from other women.
She's smart, tough,
harsh on others,
but even harsher on herself.
She's cunning and wise,
like both foxes and wolves,
making people curious about her.
Lie,
something's off with you.
Anyway, I've asked the wet nurse
to take care of your fox.
You rest for now.
Later, I'll bring her to see you.
Miss, you're ready?
Please sit down and have some snacks.
Sure.
Sit.
You look great.
Miss, you may not know this,
but our young master has never
been close to any young lady.
Let alone bring a young lady
to this old house.
Besides us old women,
- there isn't any young lady here.
- Thank you.
That just shows how much
the young master values you.
The last time I saw you,
I really thought you were a young man.
I didn't expect you to be
such a beautiful young lady.
- I
- Stop teasing her.
Miss,
my young master is eight chi tall,
extremely handsome,
skilled in both literary
and martial arts,
and has great wealth
and lands and houses aplenty.
What's more, he has no elderly parents,
and no concubines or illegitimate kids.
When you're here,
there's no need to worry
about complicated relationships
with sisters-in-law.
I won't hide it from you, Miss.
Our young master is still
a virgin at his age.
Such a good man is hard to find.
I think you and her young master
would make a perfect match.
Who is your young master?
What are you talking about?
Young Master, you're back.
Mr. Luo really cares
for this young lady.
Ms. Zhang,
it seems good things
are near for your family.
Let's go now.
You stay with the young lady.
Young Master,
I think this young lady
is a good match for you.
She'll surely bear us
a younger master one day.
You must seize the opportunity.
She's Lie's honored guest.
Nanny, don't say such things.
Let's go.
My wet nurse's been living here
for a long time
with sharp eyes.
She's seen many travelers
from everywhere.
Miss Qi,
do you still wish to pretend
to be a man before them?
Being in a foreign land
and traveling the world,
it's more convenient
to present myself as a man
to avoid unnecessary trouble.
I'm here on someone's request
to check on you.
Since you haven't settled in yet,
I'll leave you to it for now.
Has the general woken up?
He's awake, but he fell back asleep.
Don't worry.
Once you've all rested,
I'll take you to see him.
Alright.
Are you seeking a reward?
You don't need to worry.
Lie is generous with rewards.
No.
Mr. Luo,
could you prepare men's clothes for me?
Alright, I'll arrange that right away.
(My brother, by order of the King,)
(is in charge of exploration
within Beixuan.)
A few days ago, I received his letter,
saying they discovered a new mine.
It's called black
Black iron crystal.
Yes, black iron crystal.
My brother said they needed people
to oversee the exploration.
Where is the mine located?
My brother is always secretive
about the exploration.
If you want to know the truth,
I can write a letter home and ask.
(Xuan Lie and his deputy's
conversation these days)
(shouldn't be false.)
(The black iron crystal mine
has appeared in Beixuan.)
(Without pass documents,)
(I can only rely on Xuan Lie
to enter Beixuan now.)
♪When I decide to hold you in my arms♪
♪I bury all past matters deep inside♪
♪When you decided to turn around♪
♪Everything would be clear to us♪
♪Then the green, piece by piece♪
♪Becomes a shadow in my heart♪
♪Covering my scarred past♪
♪Filling my once-empty heart♪
♪I want the green, piece by piece♪
♪To fall in my heart
and turn into a star♪
♪Piecing together the Big Dipper
to guard you♪
♪Illuminating the way home♪
♪Then the green, piece by piece♪
♪Becomes a shadow in my heart♪
♪Covering my scarred past♪
♪Filling my once-empty heart♪
♪Then the green, piece by piece♪
♪Will blooming brightly at the borders♪
♪The melody from nearby♪
♪Allows you to camp in my heart♪
♪Allows you♪
♪To camp in my heart♪