Love of Nirvana (2024) s01e06 Episode Script

♪Flower petals have fallen,
piling as high as mortal mercilessness♪
♪Gone with the wind,
as if it has never existed♪
♪I ask for more time♪
♪To rewrite our stories♪
♪We travel together in joys and woes♪
♪Blood bathes this entangled destiny♪
♪For the next reunion
in the troubled times♪
♪We tread a treacherous path♪
♪To find each other♪
♪Wars and bleakness,
the bright moon shines upon the city♪
♪I will offer my bravery♪
♪Fighting relentlessly♪
♪All for no regrets♪
♪In this life-and-death battle,
I will not back down♪
♪Withstand enduring time♪
♪Someone at the end of the world
never leaves♪
♪I brave the grim haze
to be with you once again♪
=Love of Nirvana=
(Based on Xiao Lou's novel of the same name)
=Episode 6=
Your Majesty.
What is it?
Do you still remember
the watergate guard on duty
who witnessed Prince Qi's abduction,
the eunuch Zhao Wu?
Back then, Lord Pei tried to
find Prince Qi but to no avail.
Zhao Wu was the only survivor.
Although he was strictly interrogated,
Zhao Wu was sure
that someone knocked him out
from behind.
After that, he died from
a serious injury.
It became an unsolved case.
But lately, I've heard that
Speak.
Zhao Wu already got himself
a wife and a child
before joining the palace.
Continue.
His wife passed away
due to sickness long ago.
But his son
had been living
in Nanling all these years.
Nanling?
That's right.
The Pei Family, huh?
Judging from her personality,
I'm sure she won't return
without a reason.
This
The Pei Family is truly "loyal", huh?
Your Majesty, please be appeased.
Marquis Pei is celebrating
his mother's birthday tonight.
They're enjoying
her birthday banquet now.
Crown Prince,
Crown Princess,
and all civil and
military officials are there.
Moreover,
she's also Madam Rongguo.
Your Majesty, please think it through
before acting.
You're right.
After all,
she's Rong Yudie.
Your Majesty.
What do you think about my horsemanship?
Why don't we compete in archery?
The one who shoots down the butterfly
will win the beauty.
Your Highness,
I dare not do so.
Zijing, you're my trusted aide.
What is there to fear?
Yes, Your Highness.
Zijing.
Thank you for letting me win.
Your Highness,
why is Marquis Pei in a bad mood?
I made a bet with Zijing.
Why don't you let me join in the fun?
See if I can defeat you.
Prepare to depart for
the Pei's Residence.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Report this news immediately.
Yes, sir.
Madam.
I'll go and get changed.
I'll return soon.
Your Highness, please pardon me.
Madam, please go ahead.
You shouldn't stay here with us.
Go and take a walk.
It's good for you to make
new acquaintances.
All right.
When I heard that
His Majesty was coming,
I knew that something bad would happen.
Therefore, I sent our men out
to scout the area.
He brought his Imperial Guards with him.
Don't panic.
Crown Prince is still at the banquet.
There is still room for maneuver.
Should we
I know him well.
It's fine if he doesn't take action.
But when he does, it'll be drastic.
If we try to do something about it,
we'll be digging our own graves.
Notify the marquis in secret.
Tell him to lure His Majesty
to the east building.
Tell him this.
Excellent.
Your Highness,
please excuse me for a moment.
I shall return immediately.
Lord Pei, please.
Please enjoy your meal.
Come.
Let us drink.
This is where Mother usually
meditates and lives alone.
This is the quietest place
in the residence.
Your Majesty.
Mother
will arrive soon.
Instead of chatting with me,
you should worry about your Marquis Pei.
He's steady and thorough.
If he has to leave his seat suddenly,
that means something huge had happened.
You better pray that
he'll live until old age.
If he dies,
there's no point in keeping you alive.
By then, it'll be time
for us to settle our debt.
No. This is too bland.
Add some salt.
Yes, sir.
Yes, sir.
Pei Yan.
It must've been tough on you
all these years.
Your Majesty,
thank you for your concern.
I shall lay my life
for you.
You're reserved and patient.
You do resemble me in that regard.
Farewell, Your Majesty.
The maidservant behind Pei Yan,
was she the one he sought medicine for?
That should be the case.
Come.
Come, Big Brother.
Come.
Come.
Why hasn't Lord Pei returned yet?
Big Brother,
didn't you notice
that the lass had gone missing as well?
Your Lordship.
Tell them
that I'm quite drunk
and that I'll return soon.
Make sure not to neglect
the banquet.
Yes, Your Lordship.
I was the one
who've let you down.
Your Highness, I've given you my all.
You think you can regret your actions
and cut off your ties with me
with just an apology?
My feelings for you have never changed.
You were the one who wasn't
Who wasn't willing to be your concubine
and act submissively, am I right?
Your Highness,
don't you think you're belittling me?
I know
that it's unfair to you.
However,
there are many situations
that are beyond my control.
Your Highness,
have you made up your mind?
If you part ways with me today,
I shall never turn back.
Yudie,
I drew this for you.
I'll always
reserve a spot for you in my heart.
If so, Your Highness,
may you have a bright future ahead,
and may your wishes come true.
The Pei Family would've been wiped out
had I not remained alert today.
Why did His Majesty come here?
Why did he come here?
For the sake
of the throne that he can never secure.
His Majesty fears
the Pei Family of Nanling.
He fears the Changfeng Guards,
who are loyal to the Pei Family.
Back then, to protect the Pei Family
and the Changfeng Guards,
I had no choice but to send Yan,
who was just six years old,
to the palace to be their hostage.
After that, I stirred up
an internal struggle between the nobles.
Only then was I able
to get rid of his murderous intent
bit by bit.
Now, he's trying
to strike us down again.
Greetings, Your Majesty.
Yudie.
You must've suffered
all these years.
Your Majesty,
you still remember my birthday.
And, you're here to visit me.
I'm thoroughly moved.
However, Your Majesty, since
you chose to give up on me back then,
you should never visit me again.
Yudie,
I know you hate me.
But back then,
I was constrained by the late emperor.
Not only did he send me
to the frontlines,
which was very distant from Qingkang,
but he also forbade me
from choosing my own spouse.
That's why
I entrusted you to Zijing.
I was helpless either.
Helpless?
Your Majesty, did you know
how helpless I was, then?
I was helpless when I was married off
out of the blue.
I was helpless when I had to tell people
that I gave birth to Yan prematurely.
I had no idea what to tell Yan
whenever he asked me about his father.
What did you say?
When the old marquis passed away,
when the other members
of the Pei Family coveted
the position of the family head
and forced us to hand it to them,
and during moments of danger,
Your Majesty,
you were the one who brought Pei
to the palace
to be the princes' study companion.
Whenever I think about the fact
that Yan could fulfill
his filial duties to you,
I was happy
and sad at the same time.
But all those outsiders
tried to frame us
time and time again.
They targeted us
from the back and front!
Your Majesty,
do you have any idea
how difficult it was for us?
Your Majesty, I don't expect you
to treat Yan well!
I just hope that you can
allow him to live in peace!
Let him be a proud man
just like his father!
Zizhu.
Halt.
Investigate Zhao Wu's case
thoroughly.
Find out
how this rumor came about.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty,
regarding Pei's Residence
Tell them to return home.
I'm well aware of the situation.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Return to the palace!
Back then, he abandoned me.
He backed me into a corner.
I would've been dead
without Zijing.
Today, I only gave him a slight hint.
And now, he suspects
that Yan is his son.
Did His Majesty fall for it?
No matter if
he believes my words or not,
at least he'll hesitate
before he targets Yan in the future.
Find out
the reason for his visit today.
Yes, Madam.
Your Lordship,
let me make you some hangover soup.
No need for that.
You're an orphan, right?
That's right.
If so, do you know
who your biological parents are?
I don't.
Back then, there was a flood.
My master found me on a wooden pail.
I had nothing with me.
If so, will you think about
the kind of people they are
from time to time?
No.
What's the point of doing so?
I can't locate them anyway.
It's not like I'm living for their sake.
I just need to lead my own life.
Is that so?
Some people are not even
as clear-minded as you
even after pondering upon this
for decades.
Instead of dwelling on
such troublesome matters,
I would rather focus
on the present days.
The present days, huh?
It feels like I've only
experienced one kind of life.
You bastard child!
You're a bastard child!
You're not a member of the Pei Family!
I'll beat you to death!
I'll beat you to death!
What was your mistake?
I fell for the rumors easily.
I fought with my brothers
from the same clan.
What should you do in the future?
I'll endure what ordinary people cannot.
I'll prioritize the Pei Family
in every aspect
so that the family foundation
is protected.
Say,
don't you think a person like me
is pitiful and sorrowful?
I don't think that you're pitiful
or sorrowful.
Your Lordship,
I was mischievous since young.
I loved plucking flowers
in the mountains
and catching fishes in the rivers.
When I came to Qingkang,
I even managed to try the giant crabs
in Lanyue Parlor.
I think I won't have
any lofty aspirations
in this lifetime.
I'll go and try delicacies
and admire the beautiful views
of the world
when I have the chance.
To me, that's more than enough.
If so, Your Lordship,
do you think a person like me
is pitiful and sorrowful?
That's exactly it.
There are plenty of people like me.
who don't have any lofty aspirations.
But there are also people
who have lofty aspirations
who aspire to fulfill
their duties diligently.
To me,
shouldering responsibilities
is extremely tough.
And, it requires
a lot of courage to do so.
Not everyone in the world
possesses this kind of courage.
But Your Lordship,
that's the kind of person you are.
Your Lordship,
it's precisely because of
the existence of
responsible people like you
who prioritize the bigger picture
that I can
go and join in the fun out there
and enjoy my drink on a tree
without any worries.
Everyone has their own lives to lead.
It's just like how the stars in the sky
each has its own path of brilliance.
Even so, they don't
stop each other from shining.
If so,
you must keep this conversation
a secret between us.
Your Lordship,
regarding tonight's conversation,
only Heaven,
Earth,
you,
and the stars know about it.
Yeah. The stars too.
Greetings, Marquis of Jianding.
Are you Second Young Lady Dong
of Prime Minister's Residence?
That is right.
Second Young Lady Dong,
may I know why you're here?
Your Lordship, I heard that your
garden was filled with vibrant flowers
that signify everlasting spring.
That's why I came here to check it out.
However, I got lost.
Sorry for the embarrassment.
Second Young Lady,
I'll lead you to the hall.
Thank you.
If so,
you may proceed with your work.
Yes, Your Lordship.
Second Young Lady Dong.
Lord Pei.
What happened?
I'm truly ashamed.
I was quite drunk.
Please pardon me.
Lord Pei,
I shall bid you farewell.
I shall invite you
to have a drink with me in the future.
Pardon me for the poor hospitality.
Miss Jiang, if you've decided
what kind of reward you want,
you can send someone
to relay the message to me next time.
Yes, sir.
Thank you, Commander Wei.
Your Lordship!
Your Lordship, this is terrible!
The private garden is on fire!
There's a fire!
Hurry and put out the fire!
Hurry!
Hurry and put out the fire!
Go and get some water!
There's more here!
Over here!
It's actually on fire?
The garden had tight security.
And, His Lordship was just there.
How did it get on fire out of the blue?
According to our
preliminary investigation,
the cause of fire
was found within the house.
The charcoals used to grill the lamb
weren't fully extinguished.
Sparks from the fire ignited the veil.
Teng Rui was unable to escape
as he was dead asleep.
The people of Wei State criticized us
for failing to protect their envoy.
They're unwilling to engage
in a genuine peace talk.
Your Majesty, please pardon me!
Deputy Commander Tong and I
patrolled the place constantly!
We didn't dare to be negligent!
Your Majesty,
this was an accident!
Fan Yi and Tong Min
failed their duties.
They shall be stripped
of their positions,
be sent to prison,
and await further punishment.
Your Majesty.
I was just careless for a moment!
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty!
I was just careless for a moment!
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty!
Pei Yan.
You were to hold the peace talk
under imperial command.
And now, Teng Rui died
under your surveillance.
What punishment do you deserve?
Your Majesty, I know
that my crime is unpardonable.
I'm willing to bear
all the responsibilities.
Reflect on your errors
in your residence in isolation.
You are not to leave the residence
without permission.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
His Majesty didn't give
Pei Yan any punishments.
This is a clear case of favoritism.
This way,
I'm afraid
it'll be more difficult for him
to be the Prime Minister.
Minister Dong, I heard
that you intend to form
a marriage alliance with Madam Rongguo.
Envoy Yin,
how could you believe
such baseless rumors?
Minister Dong, I just want to remind you
that you shouldn't try
to establish your own faction.
Let me out!
Let me out!
Don't you guys know
that I'm not just an envoy?
I'm also the father-in-law
of the emperor of Wei State.
You better release me
if you know what's good for you.
The father-in-law of
the emperor of Wei State?
Or do you mean Prince Qi's scribe?
You're cautious indeed.
You've changed your name
your voice, your appearance,
even your handwriting all these years.
However,
you couldn't change
your annotation habit.
You always add two horizontal lines
at the very end.
You don't need me
to explain myself, do you?
Wang
Shi
Quan.
I have no idea
what you're talking about.
I don't know
any
Wang Shiquan.
I only know
that I'm one of the nine envoys
of Great Wei,
Teng Rui!
Your subordinates
died for your sake long ago.
No one will save you
no matter how you try to drag this out.
Hey
What was your name again?
There's no rush.
Young Master Cui.
Miss Jiang?
What are you doing here?
I have a question
that I hope you can answer.
Please go ahead.
Did Teng Rui really die
due to an accidental fire?
Are you sure he wasn't murdered?
Judging from the evidence
at the crime scene,
it was deemed to be an accidental fire.
Since Teng Rui is dead,
how can we proceed with the peace talk?
Wei State
already had their eyes
on our northern border long ago.
Some of their officials
had differing opinions
regarding this peace talk.
And, Teng Rui died in Qingkang.
Someone will surely
make a big deal out of it.
Will we go to war?
That'll depend on
how both states
will deal with the situation.
What about His Lordship?
Since Teng Rui died in his residence,
would he be implicated?
Although His Majesty
didn't press charges
against His Lordship for his negligence,
I'm afraid it'll be difficult
for His Lordship
to fulfill his aspirations now.
If this actually happened because of me,
doesn't that mean
I've caused a catastrophe?
Young Master Cui,
is that a book from Wei State?
That's right.
This covers
the major events of Wei State
over the past two decades.
It also covers the conflicts
between Wei State and our state.
Are you interested in it?
My master always told me
to read more.
But I was stubborn and unruly.
I only read books
that I was interested in.
Now, I know how ignorant I am.
But when something like this happens,
I'm of no help at all.
Miss Jiang,
you see, such issues cannot be resolved
by reading books alone.
However,
it's good
that you're interested in them.
There are a few more books.
These books
cover the brief history
of the two states
as well as the customs and conditions
of smaller states.
I hope these can
resolve your doubts.
Thank you, Young Master Cui.
I'm only a few years older than you.
You may call me Cui.
All right, Cui.
You may call me Ci, then.
Young Master,
I've already tortured him.
But he still wouldn't confess.
He's mentally resilient.
Lock him up.
Feed him a bowl of congee per day.
Wake him up
whenever he's about to fall asleep.
Do not let him eat or sleep well.
He'll surely confess
within five days.
Commander An.
Reporting in!
Lei Zhen, the envoy
of Wei State, is here.
He has surrounded
the residence's entrance with his men.
They're also making a big fuss.
Brothers!
It's obvious that Lord Teng died
due to Pei Yan's nefarious plot!
Those who shield the murderer
should be punished!
Those who shield the murderer
should be punished!
Those who bully our state
shall not be pardoned!
Those who bully our state
shall not be pardoned!
Those who bully our state
shall not be pardoned!
Sir.
Lei Zhen is causing a fuss
in front of Pei's Residence.
He intends to avenge Teng Rui.
Pei Yan has already fallen from grace.
He won't be able to obstruct you now.
Have you found out
why His Majesty visited
the Pei Family out of the blue?
I'm still working on it.
I only know
that Tao Zizhu chased everyone
out of the room.
Only he and His Majesty
knew what happened inside.
Keep a close eye on Tao Zizhu.
Monitor his movements.
Yes, Young Master.
Follow me to Pei's Residence.
If Lei Zhen does cause trouble,
the Light Guards will be blamed
for being negligent.
This time,
I'll do Pei Yan a favor.
Those who bully our state
shall not be pardoned!
Those who bully our state
shall not be pardoned!
Show yourself!
You coward!
They shall not be pardoned!
- What are you guys doing?
- Those who bully our state
shall not be pardoned!
Commander An,
please give us an order.
We'll chase them away immediately.
That's right.
Please give us an order!
Do not be reckless!
What if we intensify the conflict
due to our recklessness?
Are you guys trying
to land His Lordship in trouble?
What What should we do, then?
Those who bully our state
shall not be pardoned!
Those who bully our state
shall not be pardoned!
Open the door!
Tell Pei Yan to show himself!
He shall pay for Lord Teng's death!
General Lei,
I don't think this is appropriate.
Lord Teng is highly reputable
and respected.
He treats us well usually.
What's inappropriate about
upholding justice for him?
Marquis Pei was indeed
negligent for failing
to save Lord Teng
from his accidental death.
However, don't you think
you're crossing the line
by branding him as the culprit?
He was the one
who insisted on inviting Lord Teng
to his private garden.
But it just so happened
that everything went wrong.
Wei Zhao!
You're too bold for your own good!
Aren't you afraid that another war
might erupt between our states?
Since Lord Teng is dead,
a war will erupt
between the two states eventually.
If so, General Lei,
why don't I kill you now?
If so, I can request His Majesty
to reward me.
General Lei, if I kill you now,
Wei State might attack us sooner.
This way, a nefarious crook like me
will have the chance
to ride into the battlefield
and render military merit.
You lunatic.
His Majesty sent me here
to relay a message to you all.
Liao State will surely
do everything we can
to arrest Lord Teng's murderer.
It's regretful
that the peace talk didn't go well.
Whether it's war or peace,
I respect your decision.
However, if you try
to do something like this,
don't blame His Majesty
for showing you all no mercy.
Wei Zhao.
Just you wait.
I'll settle my debt
with you eventually!
Let's go!
Commander Wei.
Commander An.
I already saw them off.
You don't need to worry.
Commander Wei, thank you
for your chivalrous act.
You've saved us.
Lord Pei loves to be courteous.
I suppose his behavior
has rubbed off on you.
Commander Wei,
why don't we
have some tea before your departure?
Sure.
I won't stand on ceremony, then.
Before this, I thought Teng Rui
was just lecherous.
I never expected him
to be this cruel and merciless.
His poetry makes no sense as well.
Your Lordship.
Your Lordship.
You've shut yourself in your room
for many days.
Do you feel better now?
It's not too bad.
Thanks for your concern.
Your Lordship, try this.
This hasn't been refined yet.
How can I consume this?
The process of refinement
is just an extra step.
It serves to make them sweeter.
These are freshly picked.
They taste different.
Try it.
What do you think?
It's indeed sweet.
How do you know so much
about flowers and plants?
Did someone teach you?
No.
My family didn't allow me
to leave the mountains either.
I was bored and gluttonous.
I could only figure out
how to make nice food myself.
Since I already tried
all the ordinary dishes,
I shifted my attention
to the flowers and plants.
I became familiar with them
after consuming plenty of them.
You're gluttonous indeed.
Aren't you afraid
that you'll be poisoned?
I'm not dumb.
I'll study
each plant and its characteristics
before consuming it.
If I do die from poison,
I suppose
it must be predestined.
Thank you for the explanation.
Your Lordship, my duty
is to share your burden with you.
Regarding the trouble I've faced today,
I'm afraid these flowers alone
won't do.
I have another idea.
How is Lord Pei?
He's doing good.
Commander Wei,
thank you for the concern.
We're fellow officials.
I understand Lord Pei's feelings
to a certain extent.
Commander Wei, I'll surely
deliver your message
to His Lordship.
Your Lordship.
I'm sorry.
I'll go and wake His Lordship up.
No need for that.
He has a beauty beside him.
Let's not interrupt him
and his precious moment.
Commander Wei.
Please.
Your Lordship.
You're awake.
Miss Jiang, that was
an excellent idea.
Your Lordship, you may call me Ci.
You keep calling me
Miss Jiang.
I can't get used to it.
Ci?
I see.
That's a nice name.
Ci,
I have a question for you.
What is it?
Was Wei Zhao the assassin?
Your Lordship, what made you
come upon that thought of yours?
I think
he treats you differently.
In my opinion,
Commander Wei
is as terrifying
as the Hell King himself.
Maybe he thinks it's fun
to pick on someone as defenseless
as me.
Is that so?
Although the shameless cat
always wore a mask,
I did engage him
in battle on several occasions.
I should be able to tell
if he was truly Commander Wei.
Ziming loves his books dearly.
Look at what you're doing to his books.
He might nag you in the future for this.
Your Lordship, how did you know
that this book belonged to Cui?
Did you borrow books from Ziming
in order to share my burden
with me as well?
It's been chaotic lately.
I'm just trying to offer help
in any way I can.
Ci, thanks for the concern.
If so,
you should live in my residence.
Only then will you be safe.
Live in your residence?
Don't you wish to do so?
Your Lordship, do you wish
to hear the truth or not?
It doesn't matter
if you tell me the truth or not.
Everyone here is well-dressed
and well-fed.
Everything
is handed to you.
I'm sure everyone desires such a life.
They may sound nice,
but they don't sound like
your heartfelt words.
Your residence is just like
a bird card made out of gold.
Staying here
means that I'll be safe from
all kinds of trouble.
I guess someone does desire such a life.
However, I love freedom.
I'm just like a sparrow.
I love to fly in the sky.
And, I'll return to the sky eventually.
My residence may appear
to have everything you need,
but to you, it lacks things like
a river
and some river crabs, huh?
Your Lordship, seems like
you have a strong craving
for the grilled crabs I make.
Here you go.
Your Lordship,
what do you plan to do next?
They wish to defeat me
and destroy my residence, huh?
It won't be that easy.
♪Pluck a red bean, cherish you♪
♪Deep within♪
♪A flower of affection blooms
without fading♪
♪Forever in love♪
♪Fold a kite, let it fly with the wind♪
♪Into sweet dreams♪
♪The beautiful moments we shared
last through time♪
♪We never leave each other♪
♪My love sees
the sun rising and the moon setting♪
♪Your face stays vivid in my mind♪
♪Two hearts bound to each other♪
♪Like flowing water,
love and hate continue♪
♪I only wish for your unwavering heart♪
♪You are still there when I turn back♪
♪As passionate as we first met,
I hold your hands through eternity♪
♪Time cannot separate us♪
♪Our longings go on♪
♪My love sees
the sun rising and the moon setting♪
♪Your face stays vivid in my mind♪
♪Two hearts bound to each other♪
♪Like flowing water,
love and hate continue♪
♪I only wish for your unwavering heart♪
♪You are still there when I turn back♪
♪As passionate as we first met,
I hold your hands through eternity♪
♪Time cannot separate us♪
♪Our longings go on♪