Till The End of The Moon (2023) s01e05 Episode Script

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As long as they can't kill you,
their power will be at your disposal.
Power.
I see.
So this is
what power
feels like.
Since…
those demons
can give me power,
why don't I
live a different life?
Little Devil God
almost killed himself in his nightmare.
Now that he's awake,
does he still want to die?
Tantai Jin.
What are you doing?
Perfect timing.
I'll test my power on you.
Ms. Xiwu.
What do you think
I'm doing?
Ms. Xiwu.
Ms. Xiwu.
Ms. Xiwu.
Ms. Xiwu.
Someone, please help.
Mr. Tantai killed Ms. Xiwu.
Tantai Jin?
Ms. Xiwu.
What do you think I'm doing?
You aren't doing needlework, are you?
I'm borrowing it. My nails need a trim.
Ms. Xiwu.
I trimmed your nails just a few days ago.
You didn't trim them well.
Ye Xiwu.
Were you the one
who took my dagger away in my dream?
Of course. Who else did you think it was?
Ms. Xiwu,
the doctor said
you almost injured your tendons.
You need to rest properly.
Don't trim your nails carelessly.
How am I supposed to convince him?
Tantai Jin, you can't die.
Forget it.
From now on,
I'll find a way to watch him closely
and convince him with emotions and reason.
Tantai Jin.
I heard my sister is also awake.
Do you want to go see her?
No.
Taking a walk in the garden
will liven up your mood.
Let's go.
Come on.
She'll be fine.
From what I see of Ms. Ye,
she's ivy twining around a tree trunk.
With you, the tall tree, as her shield,
she'll be blessed
and survive the crisis.
Since you care for her so much,
why don't you ask His Majesty
to grant your wish?
I do have worries
about not giving my word to Bingchang.
In people's eyes,
I'm the luckiest man alive.
Everything is handed to me.
However, not everything
is as simple as it seems.
As the sixth prince,
your worry is that
if you have a marriage alliance
with the Ye family that controls the army,
there will only be more suspicion.
You read my mind.
This is indeed difficult.
However,
you've already decided, haven't you?
Prince Lin.
Prince Lin, Ms. Bingchang has awakened.
Your Highness.
When I was taken by that demon,
I was so scared
that I would never see you again.
Bingchang.
Since I first saw you
at that banquet,
I've had something I wanted to say to you.
How I regret
not saying it earlier.
What do you want to say?
I'm willing to die if we can be together.
Together,
we'll have the sweetest life.
Don't cry.
I'm also in love with you.
You're a distinguished prince,
but I'm just a concubine's daughter.
When I give my heart to you,
I'll never love anyone else in this life.
Rest assured.
I won't let your love down.
I'll answer to you.
We love each other.
You deserve an honorable status.
Bingchang.
Rest well.
I'll be back for you.
All right.
I'll be waiting for you.
He might feel happier
when he sees his loved one.
No. What is Prince Lin doing here?
Won't seeing his love rival
make things worse?
I'd better get him out of here.
Prince Tantai.
Ms. Xiwu.
You're awake.
How are you feeling?
I'm all right.
It's not serious.
It's all thanks to you
and the Dragon Guards
for bringing us back.
Bye.
Ms. Xiwu.
I need to talk to you.
Alone, please.
Prince Tantai, would you excuse us?
All right.
Don't go too far.
Please go ahead, Your Highness.
The dream demon incident
helped me realize my love for Bingchang.
After I return to the palace today,
I'll report this to His Majesty
and ask him to grant our marriage.
I'm flattered by your affection,
but I hope you can--
Accept this reality
and stop badgering you?
Actually, I…
Never mind. It's too complicated.
Anyway, you may rest assured.
We'll steer clear of each other.
We'll go our separate ways
and there will be nothing shady.
I hope you can keep your word.
All right.
This Ye Xiwu
does seem to be a different person.
She's no longer obsessed with Xiao Lin.
She even seems especially concerned
about my life.
DON'T FREEZE TO DEATH
There's another thing.
It's about Prince Tantai.
Tantai Jin?
What about him?
We're very fortunate
that he returned unharmed this time.
If he had been harmed,
not only the Ye family,
but the whole world
would also be in great trouble.
Why do you say so, Your Highness?
It seems
that you know little about state affairs.
Tantai Jin is a hostage prince
from the Jing Kingdom.
As a Tantai,
his life and nation are linked.
If anything happens to him,
the Jing Kingdom
will have an excuse to attack us.
The Sheng Kingdom
has been losing its military talents.
It's definitely not a good time for war.
Putting aside whether His Majesty
will punish the Ye family
for dereliction of duty,
all males of the Ye family
must take up arms once the war breaks out,
which will be a disaster for your family.
Once the fire of war ravages the fields
and decimates the population,
it will be a catastrophe for all.
I'll keep an eye on him.
So that's how it is.
Prince Tantai left his home country
to be a guest in our kingdom.
He did it for the two kingdoms' peace
and to keep civilians
free from the pains of war.
We should treat him politely.
How can you bully him without scruples?
It turns out that
Xiao Lin has been looking out for me
right from the start
to keep his kingdom safe.
Ye Xiwu is looking out for me
because she's afraid
I'll bring disaster upon her family.
In their eyes,
I'm just a jinx who only brings disasters.
Do you mean anything
more than keeping an eye on him?
Prince Lin.
I don't want to lie to you,
but I can't explain it to you further.
Honestly,
I hate Tantai Jin more than anyone else.
I want to kill him even in my dreams.
I even wish
that he never existed in this world.
But rest assured.
I won't let him die.
However,
if you want me to truly care for him,
that's impossible.
Ye Xiwu.
You finally told the truth.
All of your
hypocritical behavior toward me
was just for your own benefit.
It turns out
that you're no different from them.
I actually thought
that someone would care about me.
Father.
General Ye's eldest daughter
and I are in love.
Would you grant my wish to marry her?
Do you truly love her?
I'll love her for a lifetime.
Lin, don't speak too soon.
What exactly do you love about her?
Her looks or her mind?
Looks will eventually fade away
and people's minds will also change.
Nothing in this world
allows love to last.
Father.
I don't know exactly why I love Bingchang.
Since childhood,
everything I did had a proper reason,
except falling in love with her.
I'm following my heart
for no reason at all.
What a surprise.
There's actually someone in this world
who can break you out of your norm.
All right.
Let me think about it.
Thank you, Father.
Ms. Bingchang.
Ms. Bingchang, I have news.
What is it?
A royal edict summoned Mrs. Ye
to see the king.
Ms. Bingchang,
could it be about your marriage?
After Prince Lin went back,
he must've sought the king's approval.
However, Mrs. Ye favors Ms. Xiwu.
If she says something
in front of the king…
Jiahui, don't say that.
Xiwu is already married.
That can't be changed.
No matter how much
my grandmother favors her,
there's no reason
for her to stop my marriage.
Ms. Bingchang,
you're being too naive about this.
Think about it.
Ever since you were a child,
be it clothes, jewelry, food, or toys,
you might not get what Ms. Xiwu gets.
However, if it's something
even she can't have,
have you ever gotten it?
Ms. Bingchang.
General Ye Xiao's eldest daughter
is known for her graceful appearance,
gentle character,
kind heart,
and fine propriety and decorum.
Therefore, I grant her the title
of Prince Xuancheng's Side Consort.
Such is His Majesty's word.
I accept and thank His Majesty's grace.
General Ye and Grand Princess Royal,
please rise now.
Official,
who might this Prince Xuancheng be?
His Majesty issued two edicts today.
The other one granted Prince Lin
the title of Prince Xuancheng.
Blessings come in pairs, don't they?
I see.
Mother, look.
Our Bingchang is such a lucky girl.
Even His Majesty cares about her.
Thank you for coming.
Please come in and have some tea.
Please.
Ye Bingchang is truly gentle and virtuous.
No wonder Lin likes her so much.
Isn't this a good thing?
Why did you sigh, Your Majesty?
A good thing?
Ye Xiao is highly revered in the army.
His second son, Ye Qingyu,
who guards Jia Pass,
is not to be underestimated either.
How can I not be worried?
Lin rarely asks me for anything.
If this girl becomes his main consort,
she may become the empress
of the Sheng Kingdom.
He doesn't want to fail his woman,
but I must consider
the future of the Sheng Kingdom.
This is the dilemma of being a king.
Let me tell you, Ye Bingchang.
No matter what you do,
you're just the daughter of a concubine.
I just need to have a word
with Grandmother
and you'll only deserve
to be a concubine.
Ms. Bingchang.
Ever since you were a child,
you might not get what Ms. Xiwu gets.
However, if it's something
even she can't have,
have you ever gotten it?
Ms. Bingchang,
don't be upset.
Jiahui.
I really don't understand.
I've studied hard for years.
I excel at needlework.
Every word I say and every move I make,
I couldn't be more prudent.
I couldn't be more deferential.
But what exactly have I done wrong?
Why?
Why would it end up like today?
Ms. Bingchang,
you haven't done anything wrong.
You can only blame
the foul difference
between a wife and a concubine.
I don't understand.
I don't understand.
We're both daughters of the Ye family.
Why must they do this to me?
So I must become Xiao Lin's legal wife.
I must.
Your Highness,
please allow me to inform her.
Your Highness, you can't…
Your Highness, why are you…
Bingchang,
I asked my father to let me marry you,
-but I didn't expect--
-Your Highness.
I know my place.
In fact, being able to marry you
is already enough for me.
Bingchang,
you really don't have to force a smile.
You can just tell me
that you're disappointed
as you can't be my main consort.
Bingchang.
Although you've never complained to me,
I've always known
how you're treated in the Ye household
and how you conceal your grievances.
Receiving such an edict now,
you must be very upset.
Don't you think that someone like me
is asking for too much?
That I desire too much?
So what if you do?
Isn't love a kind of desire?
Every woman in this world
wants to marry her loved one.
Besides, you've never harmed anyone.
I want to be your husband,
not a saint's husband.
Your depression and disappointment
are your true feelings
which I can't cherish enough.
Why would I blame you for them?
Your Highness.
Bingchang.
Actually, I'm not worth you doing this.
Don't overthink it.
You're the kindest
and most beautiful woman in the world.
The position of my legal wife
will always be reserved for you.
I'll give you a wedding
just as grand as one for a main consort.
From now on,
be it happiness or hardship,
we'll bear them together.
A grand wedding.
YE XIWU, XIAO LIANG, YE ZEYU,
GAO JIE, QIU YU, CHENG PENG
YE XIWU, XIAO LIANG, YE ZEYU,
GAO JIE, QIU YU, CHENG PENG
Enemies can't live under the same sky.
It's time to settle the scores.
Congratulations.
PRINCE XUANCHENG MANSION
This way.
-Here.
-This way, please.
Prince Consort Commander, Gao Jie.
GAO JIE
Marquis of Jinling, Qiu Yu.
QIU YU
Grand Princess Yongxing's son, Cheng Peng.
CHENG PENG
General Ye is here.
-Greetings, General Ye.
-Greetings.
Same to you.
…that you've gotten brash
with your masters now?
I'm going to beat you up right now.
The son of General Ye,
Pillar of the Sheng Kingdom,
Ye Zeyu.
YE ZEYU
Tantai Jin.
I finally found you.
Where have you been?
I haven't seen you around.
I hate Tantai Jin more than anyone else.
I want to kill him even in my dreams.
Why are you looking at me like that?
Is there something on my face?
The daughter of General Ye,
Pillar of the Sheng Kingdom,
Ye Xiwu.
It's such a lively day.
All the high officials
and nobles in the capital are here.
Except for one.
Who?
He's here.
Whose little brat is this?
How dare you block my way?
Get lost.
My lord.
She's still a child.
Sorry for bumping into you.
Please have mercy
and let us go.
All right.
-I'll let you go for bumping into me.
-Please let us go.
-However,
-I'll kowtow to you.
today is my brother's big day
and someone is crying out loud
in front of his gate.
-This is so unlucky.
-We're wrong.
It's our fault.
Guards, do something.
My lord, please spare my life!
-Father!
-My lord, please spare me.
Please spare my father.
Prince Wuning, Xiao Liang.
XIAO LIANG
Father.
-He's bleeding.
-Father.
That's auspicious.
Father.
This is terrific. Let's go.
-Greetings, Prince Liang.
-Greetings, Prince Liang.
Prince Wuning is here.
-Greetings, Prince Liang.
-Greetings, Prince Liang.
No need for formality.
So he's Prince Liang.
-The one who keeps bullying Tantai Jin.
-Am I late?
Or did you all come early?
Of course we're the ones who are early.
The hostage prince is also here.
Ms. Xiwu is here too.
Ever since you
and the hostage prince got married,
you've been prettier than ever, Ms. Xiwu.
Greetings, Prince Wuning.
No need for formality.
Hostage prince,
black is the Jing Kingdom's noble color.
You're all dressed up today.
Are you here
on behalf of the bride's family?
Today seems like a fun day.
Where is the fun?
I have seen
how you desperately pursued Ye Bingchang.
How does it feel
to see the woman you love
becoming someone else's bride?
You must feel terrible, right?
Xiao Lin is a prince.
You're also a prince.
He gets both power and beauty,
but your life is worse than a dog's.
I'm sure at this moment,
you must feel extremely distressed
in there, right?
Is he going to lose it?
Prince Wuning,
did you eat pickles for breakfast?
Why is your mouth so foul?
Ye Xiwu!
You…
You dare talk to me like that?
Prince Liang,
you just asked me how I felt.
Of course I feel happy for them.
What a coward.
Even a dog in the Jing Kingdom
has more guts than you.
Farewell.
What did you say?
I said, Prince Liang,
farewell.
You do know the rules better than before.
Let's go.
Tantai Jin,
don't take his words to heart.
He's just a despicable person.
Ms. Xiwu,
there you are.
Mr. Pang.
What are you holding?
It's a wedding gift for Prince Lin
from the chief of Xiaoyao Sect.
Heart-Guarding Scale?
Ms. Xiwu, do you know about this?
It's a chest scale from the dragon race.
It's super tough.
It can protect you from all evil.
This is a secret treasure of our sect.
I wonder why the old man
is so generous this time.
Tantai…
The auspicious time has come.
Please welcome Prince Xuancheng
and Prince Xuancheng's Side Consort.
First, bow to heaven and earth!
Second, bow to thank His Majesty!
Husband and wife, bow to each other!
The ceremony is over!
-Good.
-Good.
-What a perfect couple.
-How wonderful.
Where did this crow come from?
Why is there a crow here?
Miserable people of a dying kingdom,
how long will your good days last?
The crows are about to land.
Whose roof will they land on?
What does that mean?
I don't know.
-How can it talk?
-Did this creature just talk?
Prince Liang, are you all right?
Crows are everywhere. Run.
Hurry up!
YE XIWU, XIAO LIANG, YE ZEYU,
GAO JIE, QIU YU, CHENG PENG
XIAO LIANG
XIAO LIANG
-Father.
-Watch out!
Take the Heart-Guarding Scale.
Escort your consort away.
-Leave this to me. Go.
-Thank you, Mr. Pang.
Let's go, Bingchang.
GAO JIE, QIU YU, XIAO LIANG
Wait for me in this side hall.
I'll be back after I save the guests.
Please don't go. I'm scared.
But the people outside…
I don't care.
I just want you by my side.
Bingchang, listen to me.
The people outside
are either our wedding guests
or my guards and servants.
I can't just leave them in danger.
Are they more important than me?
I'm your newly married wife.
How can you leave me behind
to save others?
Bingchang, trust me.
You're going to be fine.
Wait for me.
YE XIWU
My face!
Save me!
Zeyu!
You actually know how to use charms.
Let's go.
Ye Xiwu,
you really surprise me.
You're fine now.
PRINCE XUANCHENG MANSION
-Come on, Zeyu.
-My legs.
Hurry up.
Zeyu.
-What's wrong?
-It hurts.
-Is Tantai Jin still inside?
-Father, I'm disfigured.
You'll be fine. Let's go.
-I can't let harm befall him.
-Come on.
-Or we'll be doomed.
-Listen up.
-Come on.
-My legs hurt.
I can't walk, Father.
What? What's wrong with your legs?
-Xiwu, you can't--
-Father!
-I can't let Xiwu go in.
-Father, I'm already dying!
Is this the taste of vengeance?
It doesn't feel like too much fun.
Tantai Jin.
Tantai Jin!
It was you.
This is a Heart-Guarding Scale.
Ms. Bingchang.
Hold on to your wedding gift.
I wish you
a merry wedding.
All right.
This is bad.
I've used up all my charms.
Even with the power to kill anyone,
I don't feel the slightest stir
in my heart.
Only at that particular moment
did I feel something different.
Tantai Jin!
Ye Xiwu?
I've spared you,
but you won't spare me?
This is great.
Tantai Jin,
you're not dead
and I'm not dead.
We both survived.
Ye Xiwu, don't you hate me?
Why would you
sacrifice your life
in order to save me?
This is such a serious incident,
but the culprit is still unknown.
Your Majesty,
this was an uncanny incident.
The crows were conjured by some demon.
They were fierce but didn't kill anyone.
Most people fainted
or were pecked in the face.
These evil creatures
must be manipulated by someone.
The culprit harbors evil designs.
I won't tolerate him.
Investigate it.
Keep investigating it.
The culprit must be found.
-Yes.
-Yes.
So the power I devour from demons
will eventually run out.
If I know how to cultivate
like Xiao Lin does,
I'll be able to sustain my power
without devouring demons.
I wonder if that sect--
Tantai Jin.
Tantai Jin.
Are you injured anywhere?
Let me check.
We've been through life and death.
Don't be shy.
I'm not injured.
Even Xiao Lin, an excellent swordsman,
has multiple injuries.
How can you be unharmed?
Are you suspecting me?
No.
I'm just saying
that you're lucky.
Because I know
that if one wants to survive,
he has to hide.
Unlike someone
who ran around
like a headless fly.
I did that to save you.
You little ingrate.
If I didn't run faster,
the birds would've killed you.
Why did you come back for me?
Because I'm kind.
I would do the same for anyone else.
At the time,
everyone was running out of the mansion.
Did you run back inside just to save me?
I…
It's because I like you.
All right?
We're married after all.
Saving you
is what I'm supposed to do, right?
You like me?
Just like in the novels,
we didn't see eye to eye in the beginning,
but we eventually grew fond of each other.
You save someone because you like him.
What exactly is liking someone?
Liking someone is
not wanting him to die.
You want to be with him.
You get worried if you don't see him.
You're happy when you do.
I'm sorry, Little Devil God.
I didn't mean to lie to you.
Affection,
compared with power,
is truly something not worth mentioning.
All right.
If you like me,
why don't you teach me
how to draw charms?
This way, we can spend more time together.
Why do you want to learn that?
Because I want to be like you,
capable of protecting the one I like.
Little Devil God
actually has someone he wants to protect.
All right.
I'll teach you how to draw charms
and you'll promise me to live on.
I don't want
to risk my life again to save you.
All right.
YE XIWU
YE XIWU
YE XIWU
What are you doing here?
I like to keep my word,
so I'm here to fulfill my promise.
Teach me.
What should I teach you?
The one you used to repel the crows
at Xiao Lin's mansion that day.
Not that one. That charm is too dangerous.
You're an amateur.
If you scribe it incorrectly,
you might blow up the house.
It's always wise to play it safe.
Because you're Tantai Jin,
I won't teach you any lethal spells.
What will you teach me then?