Love of Nirvana (2024) s01e10 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 10=
Your Majesty,
those assassins
would've gotten rid of me
had Marquis Pei not saved me.
Marquis Pei,
let me offer you a toast.
It's all thanks to His Majesty's grace.
I barely
did the minimum.
Today,
it was fortunate
that the envoys of Wei State were saved.
Once the peace treaty
is officially signed,
I will hold a grand celebration
on Qinghui River.
Your Majesty is wise.
Your Majesty is wise.
Your Majesty is wise.
Pei Yan,
you should be in charge
of the signing ceremony.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Sanlang.
How are your ears doing?
Your Majesty,
please stop teasing me.
That old woman almost
bit half of my ear off.
It was so embarrassing.
I was negligent.
That's why Sanlang was wounded
by that crook.
I'll drink three cups as punishment.
Lord Pei.
You shouldn't blame me for being angry
and punish them by the law
without permission.
You got caught off guard
and failed, huh?
Don't be upset.
Drink up.
Today's a joyous occasion.
Your Majesty, you're right.
At this moment,
we should drink
and enjoy sword dances.
Since today's a joyous occasion,
allow me
to perform a dance.
♪The wind sighs as catkins fill the city♪
♪The cuckoo cries as it longs for home♪
♪Home is nowhere in sight on the difficult path♪
♪As melancholic as the layers of sand♪
♪The rain pours as if it's weeping♪
♪The long goose has nowhere to land♪
♪Drinking with the moon with a cup of sorrow♪
♪Lost in a drunken slumber before the third watch♪
♪Every night and day♪
♪I can only turn my endless yearning♪
♪Into countless stars across the sky♪
♪Can you see♪
♪My distant homeland♪
♪Teary eyes that are shining for you♪
♪Flipping through those unforgettable scenes♪
♪In my dreams♪
♪Splendor is fleeting♪
♪Like rootless leaves spiraling in the wind♪
♪Drifting in the sea of memories♪
♪The place where the moon sets♪
♪Must be where home is♪
♪Whenever I gaze at the horizon♪
♪And the lonely phases of the moon♪
♪Past events resurfaced again♪
♪Can you see♪
♪My distant homeland♪
♪Beneath the same moon♪
Congratulations, Your Lordship.
How have you been doing?
How is your family doing?
Lord Liang, thank you for the concern.
Let's go.
(He, Madam He)
(Jun)
(Guiquan, Jing, Yanxin, Zhao Wanyi,
Jun, Yang, Qingpo)
My Lord.
These are Mr. He's belongings
that I've brought back from the scene.
(He, Madam He)
I was negligent.
I should've brought Madam He here
at all costs.
She did the right thing.
You did the right thing too.
You should get up.
My Lord.
That Teng crook has been rescued.
Will he rat us out
and cause trouble for us?
No.
He doesn't want people to know
that he's Wang Shiquan.
I should've let Mr. He
and Madam He killed him
had I known this would happen.
My Lord.
You
You should stop being upset.
Mr. He and Madam He
sacrificed themselves
for the greater cause.
I'm sure they understand your feelings.
It's all that lass's fault.
We wouldn't end up in such a sorry state
had she not meddled time and time again.
My Lord.
Allow me to get rid of her.
Your Lordship.
Your Lordship.
Mother, I've made you worried.
I deserve to die.
I'm glad that you're fine.
You may rise.
Thank you, Mother.
Come.
Have you dealt with all the matters?
I've rescued Teng Rui.
His Majesty is very pleased.
He ordered me to proceed
with the peace treaty.
But you have to remember this lesson.
You wouldn't even need
to end up like this
had you not miscalculated your steps.
Yes, Mother.
And,
you have too many vulnerabilities now.
Yes, Mother.
I could've done
a better job.
It's late now.
I'm also sleepy.
You have plenty of official affairs
to deal with.
You should return and rest early.
An.
An.
Listen.
- I've suffered so much.
- Ci.
Are you okay?
It's all thanks
- to Xu Jun
- I'm fine.
It's all thanks
to His Lordship's brilliance.
I'm sure everyone was startled today.
Return to your room and rest.
Your Lordship, you've been busy
for the past few days.
Aren't you going to rest?
I'm fine.
I'll head to the study room first.
Your Lordship.
Let me join you.
All right.
Did you make this for me?
Sorry about that.
I wasted your effort.
I think I can still drink this.
Your Lordship,
it has already gone cold.
You shouldn't drink it.
I'll pour it away.
Ci,
I have a question for you.
Do you blame me
for causing the death
of that old couple?
Sorry.
I had duties to fulfill.
Back then,
I couldn't act.
Your Lordship,
is locating the assassin
more important to you
than anything else?
That's right.
I'll head out first.
Ci.
Your Lordship.
Your Lordship.
What's wrong with Miss Jiang?
It's nothing.
By the way,
Ci and Wei Zhao visited you
in the cell back then.
Was Wei Zhao
behaving strangely?
No.
Everything was normal.
When the residence was sealed off,
Commander Wei also guided us
through the process.
If he was the assassin,
he had plenty of chances
to kick us while we were down
during the case.
But he didn't do so.
Today,
judging from the crooks' attitude
and Commander Wei's ruthlessness,
it didn't seem like he was their leader.
Have you found out the identities
of the two youngsters
who escorted Teng Rui?
They're the servants of
General Lu's eldest son.
That's why
they could transport him out
via the Lu's Residence backdoor,
causing An Cheng to witness
the process on purpose
and prompt me
into reporting it to His Majesty.
General Lu,
was he in cahoots
with the Yueluo people?
I'm afraid the spies of Yueluo
have infiltrated
every corner of the state.
Ziming,
what do you think?
Did Teng Rui
tell you anything about his kidnappers?
It seemed as if he was hiding something.
He remained silent about everything.
But since Teng Rui has been rescued
and the peace talk has been restored,
His Majesty
doesn't plan to delve into it for now.
Right now, the peace treaty
is more favorable.
I assume His Majesty won't stir up
any additional trouble.
Are we going to let them off
just like that?
Now, we don't have any evidence.
If I keep on pressing the matter,
I'm afraid it'll create a rift
between me and His Majesty.
You guys must be cautious lately.
Make sure the peace talk
proceeds smoothly.
We can't afford
to let anything go wrong again.
As for Teng Rui's case,
I'm afraid we have to plan for it
some other time.
Yes, Your Lordship.
Xu Jun,
you should return early as well.
Remember,
do not tell anyone about this
so that people cannot make
an issue out of it.
I understand.
Ziming.
Thank you for looking after the family
while I was gone.
Your Lordship, you're too courteous.
But for Ci
What's wrong with her?
Everything happening at the moment
is an unexpected disaster for her.
I thought she would be safe.
It was fortunate indeed.
Who will protect her
if something like this
happens again?
Ziming,
seems like you don't trust me.
Your Lordship,
everyone has their own aspirations.
Some people want to be
high-ranking officials
while some people want to be
martial artists who roam the world.
We can talk about that
next time.
It must've been tough
on you guys lately.
You guys should return and rest.
Yes, Your Lordship.
(Wei Zhao, Li of Yueluo,
Li Tingye, Wang Huanzhang)
I never expected this conflict
to end up hurting both parties.
I truly hope
that you aren't the one.
(To Marquis Pei.)
(Actually, I've found out about
Silver Masked Man's identity long ago.)
(He's the commander of the Light Guards,)
(Wei Zhao.)
(Before this, he coerced me
into doing his bidding.)
(Because of that,)
(I dare not expose him.)
(It was because
I had no evidence as well.)
(And now, I have
the evidence to prove it.)
(This is the Dark Night Orchid.)
(It'll leave a trace behind
if one steps on it.)
(I've made him step on it before this.)
(Your Lordship, you'll find out
once you investigate the case.)
(From Jiang Ci.)
Why are you looking for me?
I've checked the surroundings.
There's no one here.
Are you hungry?
I made some Bitterless Congee.
You should try it.
What exactly are you trying to say here?
A few years ago,
I reared a cat.
I loved it.
It was my best friend.
I spent time with it every day.
But it contracted feline distemper.
The village physician
couldn't cure its condition.
I searched the entire mountain
to gather all kinds of herbs for it.
Even so, Master still said
that I couldn't save it.
I was heartbroken back then.
I cried for a few days.
But after I had enough of crying,
it became weaker and weaker
when I visited it.
When I looked into its eyes,
it was as if I knew
what it was trying to tell me.
After that, I could only beg Master
to make its departure less painful.
Did you look for me
just to tell me this crap?
I understand how it feels
to see off a loved one personally.
I know how it feels.
Is that so?
Do you understand the feeling
of causing their deaths, then?
Do you understand how it feels
to see your loved ones
leave you one by one
while you can't do anything about it?
Not only can you not protect them,
but you also have to
use them as your shield to stay alive.
Do you understand that kind of feeling?
This isn't your fault.
It isn't my fault?
Whose fault is it, then?
Is it yours?
That's right.
It's your fault.
I would've sent Teng Rui
out of Qingkang successfully
if it weren't for your meddling!
Zheng and Jun should be
celebrating the occasion now.
And, Mr. He and Madam He,
I promised them that I would avenge Lan.
It's all you.
You're the cause of everything.
I should've killed you
when I first met you.
I was presumptuous.
I thought I could use you
to restrain Pei Yan.
In the end, they died because of me.
I'm the only survivor.
It's all my fault.
Why didn't I kill you?
Why?
I grew up in the mountains.
To me,
my biggest worry
was that Master didn't allow me
to leave the mountains.
I had no idea about
the sufferings of the world.
But after I left the mountain,
I even witnessed
the sorrow of life and death.
You harmed me thrice.
I should've hated you to the core.
But when I went back,
I burned the letter down.
I don't know why I did so either.
But I remember the expression
on Madam He's face when she died.
She reminded me of the cat.
I don't know if you're Xiao Wuxia.
I don't know
if you're from Yueluo or not.
But I know
that their deaths
serve to propel you forward.
I don't even know
if the things you're trying to do
are right or wrong.
However,
many people would even resort
to sacrificing themselves
to help you achieve your goals.
If so, I guess the things you're doing
at least must be meaningful.
Therefore, I won't stop you
even if I'm doing so for the sake
of those who were sacrificed.
The congee you make
is a far cry away from
the true Bitterless Congee.
I know.
It's because I don't have
the Lingjiu Flower.
(Everyone has their own aspirations.)
(Some people want to be
high-ranking officials)
(while some people want to be
martial artists who roam the world.)
(But for Ci,)
(everything happening at the moment)
(is an unexpected disaster for her.)
(Who will protect her
if something like this)
(happens again?)
Your Lordship.
Where's Ci?
She was unwell.
She's resting in her room.
What's wrong?
Are you unwell?
It's just stomach discomfort.
If so, you should
return to your room and rest.
We'll sign a peace treaty
with Wei State soon.
At this moment,
you can't afford
to let yourself fall sick.
Yes, Mother.
(Qingkang)
(Liaozhou)
(Zhenyuan Army Military Camp,
Liaozhou, Liao State)
Kneel!
My Lord,
I've brought our servants
from Qingkang here.
(Lu Yu, Great Frontier General,
Liao State)
I provided you guys
with a comfortable life
so that you guys could serve
Dalang wholeheartedly.
How dare you guys double cross us?
My Lord!
Everything was normal
in the residence!
We don't know what's going on either!
You think I'll be ignorant
just because I'm not in Qingkang?
Why would the Changfeng Guards
keep an eye on my residence
if everything was normal?
Why would
Pei Yan have to swallow grievances
without being able
to defend himself in court, then?
Behead them!
Yes, My Lord.
My Lord, please spare us!
My Lord,
if someone did conspire
to plant some spies
within the residence,
I assume these servants
would have no idea about it either.
Since they don't know anything,
it's pointless to keep them around.
Drag them out!
(Chun Yuli, Courtesy Name Changzhen,
Strategist, Zhenyuan Army, Liaozhou)
Behead them!
Yes, My Lord!
My Lord, please spare us!
Get up!
My Lord, please spare us!
Go!
My Lord!
My Lord, please spare us!
My Lord.
I've sent my men
to investigate the residence.
However,
the people who serve
First Young Master are
Changzhen,
you know this too.
I've stood tall and firm
my entire life.
My only regret in life
is my eldest son.
Dalang was born
with a weak constitution.
Even so,
I didn't keep him by my side
and take good care of him.
My Lord.
What's the matter?
(Zhang Zhicheng, Commander,
Zhenyuan Army, Liao State)
Nanling Foundry Bureau was asking us
whether they should ship
the goods in bulk
or deliver them in batches
through land transport
like they usually do?
A lot of people
have their eyes on us now.
The power balance between
the emperor and I
will be tipped at any second.
There's no time to delay.
(Liu, Servant, Zhenyuan Army, Liaozhou)
Speed is of the essence.
Tell them
to ship them in bulk.
Transport them back to Liaozhou
as soon as possible.
Yes, My Lord.
My Lord.
Mr. Si sent us a secret letter.
Mr. Si has infiltrated
the Lu Army Camp for many years.
He wouldn't send us a secret letter
if it wasn't vital.
(Young Master, the weapons used by
the Zhenyuan Army weren't distributed)
(by the imperial court. They were forged
by Nanling Foundry Bureau in secret.)
Nanling Foundry Bureau
is actually forging weapons
for Lu Yu in secret?
Isn't Nanling one of
the Pei Family's territories?
Why would Lu Yu
collude with the Pei Family?
And,
why is he forging weapons in secret?
Could it be
that he truly intends
to stage a rebellion?
Write back to Mr. Si.
Tell him to monitor Lu Yu's movements.
And,
get a team of reliable individuals.
Tell them to make preparations
along Qinghui River
on the day the two states
will sign the peace treaty.
We've finally signed
the peace treaty with Wei State.
Your Majesty,
the legacy of our state
will surely last forever.
Why aren't you talking?
I find it uninteresting.
On such a joyous occasion,
I'm sure the people will
praise you, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, if I were you,
I would surely blend in
with the commoners
and enjoy all of their praises.
Have you not had enough of all those
repetitive compliments?
That's different.
Your Majesty, it's called a compliment
when they lick your boots in court.
But the people won't do such a thing.
They only respect those
who treat them well.
They won't fake anything.
Is that so?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty.
Did you forget what I said?
Yes,
Master.
I'll remember that.
This is a great idea.
Taking a stroll like this
feels great.
Hurry!
What's going on?
Please make way!
Mister, excuse me.
What is it?
Mister,
why is everyone running
toward the river?
You don't even know that?
We're heading there
to see Marquis of Jianding.
I thought Crown Prince was going
to attend the boat celebration
on His Majesty's behalf.
Yeah, you're right.
But the peace negotiation
only went smoothly
because Marquis of Jianding
found the missing envoy of Wei State.
His achievements are truly outstanding.
I beg to differ.
The people won't be able
to lead comfortable lives
without His Majesty's grace.
Are you done?
I need to see Marquis of Jianding.
Wait for me!
Master.
Let's go.
Let's go and take a look too.
Lord Teng,
please.
Please.
Marquis of Jianding!
- Your Lordship!
- Marquis of Jianding!
In the past, Pan An, a handsome man,
was rewarded with carts full of fruit.
Today, Liao State has
a hero of our own as well.
Marquis Pei, your boat is filled
with incense and admiration.
Your Highness, you flatter me.
Marquis of Jianding!
Marquis of Jianding!
Marquis of Jianding! Over here!
Marquis of Jianding!
Master.
The people don't understand
the situation.
Please don't take it to heart.
You said this yourself.
The people only cheer for
the figure they respect.
It was just a random statement.
Marquis of Jianding!
Seems like
everyone desires Pei Yan
to be the Prime Minister.
Pei Yan
excels at making a comeback
from dire situations.
It's the same for the case
he investigated.
Everyone thought he was in dire straits.
But he managed to create an opening
and turn the tide
in a seeming impossible situation.
Pei Yan said
that Xu Jun encountered a landslide
at Mount Hongfeng
and lost the deer, right?
That's right.
It did rain before this.
And, there was a landslide
at Mount Hongfeng.
Head to the relay stations
along the route
and retrieve the records of Xu Jun
and his party's lodgings
and horse exchanges.
Yes, Master.
Let's return to the palace.
Godfather.
Zhao Wu is
Chief Steward Tao,
I shall take my leave.
All right.
Greetings, Commander. I'm Jiang Yuan.
Commander Wei, do you not remember him?
This is Jiang Yuan.
He joined the palace together with you.
Commander Wei is a busy man.
It's normal for him to forget about me.
See Commander Wei off.
Wei Zhao is one of His Majesty's
favorite subjects now.
(Jiang Yuan, Internal Affairs Bureau,
Liao State)
You shouldn't offend him.
I just can't stand
that arrogant look on his face.
How's your progress?
I was inept.
I haven't found
the person who leaked
Zhao Wu's information in the palace.
Jiang Yuan,
no matter how much you hate Wei Zhao,
you can only replace him
by fulfilling your duties.
Godfather, thank you for your teaching.
I vow to dedicate my life and loyalty
to you.
It's good that you're filial.
However, remember this.
His Majesty detests those
who harbor ulterior motives.
In the future,
you should hide your intentions
in front of His Majesty
regardless of what they are.
Yes, Godfather.
You may go.
Go and investigate
a person named Jiang Yuan
who appears to serve Tao Zizhu.
Yes, My Lord.
(A Peaceful Mind and Heart)
Madam.
Have you found out why
His Majesty visited us that night?
I found out
that the Internal Affairs Bureau
was secretly investigating
the eunuch on duty when
Prince Qi was abducted,
which was Zhao Wu.
Zhao Wu?
Isn't he dead?
Zhao Wu is dead.
But he has a son.
He's been living in Nanling all along.
I actually had no idea
that such a person
was hiding in Nanling.
You have to get to the bottom of this.
Yes, Madam.
Greetings, Mother.
His Majesty has high hopes for you
because you're young.
He could help you
hone your political skills
so that you could serve
Crown Prince in the future.
But now, the people only know about
Marquis of Jianding.
They do not know
who the Crown Prince is.
Of course His Majesty is worried
about his son's future.
I've never harbored
such a thought before.
The voices of the people are deafening.
How can His Majesty spare you now?
Back then, Pei Yan's father
sacrificed his life for the state's sake.
The Pei Family
had an internal struggle
for the position as the head of family.
I was afraid that Pei Yan
would get hurt.
Therefore, I took him here
and raised him myself.
I remember that.
Marquis Pei
was about seven
to eight years old back then.
However, he was already outstanding.
Although he was young,
my sons couldn't compare to him.
Indeed.
He didn't let us down when he grew up.
He revived the Changfeng Guards
and rendered countless merits.
And now,
the people also trust him.
Your Majesty,
Pei Yan can never repay your kindness.
Even so, I'm afraid he never
saw me as his father.
If not, why would he hide
that many secrets in Nanling?
Continue your investigation.
We mustn't overlook
any clues in Nanling.
Yes, Your Majesty.
And,
instruct Wei Zhao
to investigate
the background of the Changfeng Guards.
Yes, Your Majesty.
(Chamber of Silence)
An.
Eat up.
Where did you get this?
The people tossed it to the boat
as a gift for His Lordship.
Why aren't you eating?
I kept the largest one for you,
you know?
Eating is the only thing you know.
You never paid that much attention
during your training.
How can you share His Lordship's burden
with him in the future?
An,
you're more long-winded than my mother.
(A Peaceful Mind and Heart)
Since it has come to this,
it's time for me
to tell you about something.
Do you know why His Majesty
has been suppressing you
and the Pei Family all these years?
Mother, please enlighten me.
It's because of Prince Qi's case.
Back then, His Majesty ordered
your father to arrest the Yan Sisters.
But they managed to escape.
Mother, were you referring
to the pair of assassins from Wei State
who came here two decades ago?
Although your father tried his best
to prove his innocence after that,
His Majesty
was always paranoid
about the Pei Family.
Yan.
We can only dispel His Majesty's doubts
toward the Pei Family
if we find the Yan Sisters.
Understood, Mother.
(Chamber of Silence)
Your Lordship.
Did Madam
punish you?
His Lordship had a glorious day today.
Why would Madam punish him?
You two, head out to investigate
the Yan Sisters,
a pair of assassins from the Wei State.
You must find them.
Yes, Your Lordship.
Yan.
I have some travel money for you.
Please take it.
I cannot.
You already took a huge risk
because of Zhao Wu's case.
How can I take your money?
Sister, your trip to Yuzhou Island
will be a long and arduous one.
I can only rest at ease
if you take my money with you.
Sister, take care.
Yan,
you should leave with me.
If I leave,
no one will be able
the poor sisters in the parlor.
You should go now.
Take care.
(Government Office)
After Mr. Ping saw that
Teng Rui returned and settled down
in Yueluo after
leaving Qingkang
together with the other envoys.
Tell our spies in Wei State
to monitor Teng Rui.
I'll surely settle my debt with him
for Mr. He and Madam He's sake.
My Lord, not only did your plot
make His Majesty more wary of Pei Yan,
but you're also able
to monitor his every move
legitimately now.
This is truly an excellent plot.
Do you have any news
related to the Yan Sisters?
I've already sent my men
to search both states extensively.
However, we couldn't find
any traces of them.
If this keeps up,
I don't know when we'll be able
to locate them.
They've vanished for two decades.
I guess it won't be that easy
to locate them.
(The voices of
the people are deafening.)
(How can His Majesty spare you now?)
Regarding the records of Xu Jun
and his party's lodgings
and horse exchanges,
have you gotten rid of them?
I already sent my men there
two days ago.
Two days ago?
Why didn't you get rid of them
right after rescuing Teng Rui?
I've told you this before, haven't I?
These men mustn't be deployed
unless it's a matter of life and death!
I guess I can overlook it this time.
After all, Teng Rui's case
will affect your chances
of being the Prime Minister.
That's why I agreed to your request
when you told Crown Prince
to deliver the letter to me.
But what took you so long to act?
If His Majesty hears about this,
don't you think
he'll wonder why
the Pei Family had hidden
such a large army
in Qingkang?
It was my negligence.
Mother, please punish me.
Negligence?
I think it was because you were bent on
delivering the medicine to that girl.
Mother,
that's not the case.
To me,
she's just a pawn.
Really?
Mother, I dare not deceive you.
You know very well
that you're the key to deciding
whether I'll keep her or not.
Yes, Mother.
Your Lordship?
Do you need anything?
Let me take you somewhere.
♪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♪