Everlasting Longing (2025) s01e15 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 15=
The sun is up.
I should return to my tent.
My Lady,
why did Shao Qimin
take you away last night?
How do you know it was him?
I was worried about you,
so I asked Mr. Luo Qi about it.
He was just worried about me.
My Lady,
there's something I'm not sure
whether I should say.
Just say it.
My Lady, you're with the general now,
but you're not officially married.
Isn't that unfair to you?
My Lady, if you want to
be with the general forever,
you should be lawfully married.
As long as we love each other,
that's what matters.
That's true.
Today, General Lie
didn't send any contraceptive potion,
which shows how much he cherishes you.
Contraceptive potion?
Yes.
The general probably
wants you to bear a child first,
then he'll speak with the king.
That would solidify your status.
According to royal rules,
the general is not allowed to father a child
before his legal wife
marries in.
Anyway, the general holds a high status,
and given his personality,
he's not the type to stick to rules.
But My Lady,
you are from Yannan.
Even if you have a child,
I'm afraid
the royal family might not value it,
making it difficult to be an heir.
But if you don't mind,
then it doesn't matter.
Dongyin,
can you do me a favor?
Get me a dose of contraceptives.
Young Master, you seem so happy today.
Care to share the joy with us?
Have you recovered?
Don't worry.
I'm fully recovered.
Great.
Go train the troops
for the upcoming contests.
Young Master,
the Spring Festival is around the corner.
Other clans are roasting lamb
for the celebration.
I mean
Shall we
Is the festival coming up so soon?
Exactly!
During the festival,
the streets will be bustling
with fireworks and juggling acts everywhere.
We still have time before the contest.
How about we go out and have some fun?
Yeah,
everyone wants to celebrate.
But
The contest is coming.
We can't afford any distractions.
Young Master,
Miss Jun has been in Beixuan for a while,
but she hasn't experienced
our festive vibe.
Maybe you should take her around.
Alright.
During the festival,
everyone gets a day off.
- Yes.
- Yes.
Dried licorice root,
peach kernel,
Sichuan lovage rhizome
Isn't she Jun Qiluo's maid?
What's she doing there?
Safflower,
and Chinese angelica
Did I drop it on the way here?
Oh, stupid me.
You two can leave now.
- Yes.
- Yes.
Princess,
it looks like a contraceptive.
Could it be General and Jun Qiluo
She caused my brother's death.
I haven't avenged her,
yet she wants General to love only her.
Anyway, General still
gives her the contraceptive potion,
so he doesn't fully trust her.
Jun Qiluo must've
bewitched the general.
Princess,
for foreigners marrying in,
having children is crucial.
The general gives her contraceptives,
clearly to prevent her from getting pregnant.
Why don't we take it a step further
to make her infertile?
What is this?
Angelica.
It's for the Miss Qiluo's health treatment.
Please give it back,
or Miss Qiluo will be mad at me.
Stop fooling around, Mr. Luo Qi.
The potion is ready.
My Lady,
have you made up your mind?
That's okay, Dongyin.
You may leave now.
Alright.
I'll take my leave then.
It's contraception.
But
But what?
Celastrol was added.
It will cause infertility.
If the dose is high,
whoever takes it will bleed to death.
What are you doing?
Are you crazy?
It's just contraceptive.
What?
Why?
I'm not ready.
Qiluo,
I know you have concerns,
so I've never pressured you.
I thought you were ready
to face the future with me,
but now you're telling me you're not.
Why does love need preparation?
We have too many unresolved issues,
and I don't want more to come up.
Issues can be resolved.
But if we really have a child,
do you see it as just another issue?
Xuan Lie,
no one knows our feelings
better than you do.
If we were commoners,
I wouldn't have those concerns.
But we are not.
You're going to be the Wolf Lord.
Do you want the child to be born,
only to see
its father's clan attack its mother's?
This isn't about me being ready or not.
Be honest with yourself.
Are you ready?
I've told you I'll never
lead troops to attack Yannan.
I know you won't.
But if the king offers
Xuan Clan as a price for you
to attack Yannan,
will you dare defy his order?
Since neither of us is ready,
how can we bring a new life
to this world?
Xuan Lie,
these issues are right in front of us.
We can't ignore them.
You have your duties,
and I have mine.
We can't always get what we want.
If I get pregnant,
it won't be good for you, me,
or the child.
After all,
you don't believe I can protect the townsfolk.
Then why are you staying with me,
helping me with the election
and the trading post?
I trust you.
But I also know
our marriage
is not really up to us.
Before everything is settled,
I dare not take risks.
Qiluo,
I know you have a lot of concerns
and want to be thorough.
If you're not ready for a child,
I certainly won't force you.
But let me ask you one thing.
If I give you my heart
without holding back,
will you do the same for me?
♪Longing lingers in my heart♪
♪Memories play dumb♪
♪I gaze at my reflection
and get lost in thought♪
♪Ripples shatter the twilight hues♪
♪The red mark on the brow
will turn into a scar over time♪
♪What I wish to keep,
I can't hold on to♪
♪Our love, like a moon in the mirror♪
Qiluo,
how can you always stay so composed?
I don't need you to bear my children.
I only want your heart.
♪What else is there to fear♪
♪Our love is like thorns in my hand
and sand in my eyes♪
♪I only wish you'd feel the pain of my scar♪
♪As the veil lifts,
our love comes to an end♪
♪Scattered far away, with you not there♪
Did you poison the potion?
No, I didn't.
How could I do that?
Young Master, it wasn't her.
Princess Xi Jixiu also went to the kitchen.
I wonder
Bring her here.
- But, Young Master
- Now!
Yes.
Someone poisoned my potion?
If the general hadn't knocked over the bowl,
I would have harmed you.
I deserve to die.
Please punish me.
It's not your fault.
Be more careful next time.
You two went to the kitchen
at noon, didn't you?
General,
we were taking a walk back then.
We didn't go to the kitchen.
It wasn't us.
No, it was us.
General, I saw you give her
a contraceptive potion,
so I thought I'd help you
make her infertile forever.
Besides, my brother's death
is definitely tied to her.
I was only avenging him.
What's wrong with that?
Young Master,
the king summons you for a meeting.
Still hasn't come back, huh?
Princess,
Miss Jun was brought back
by General Lie last night.
I passed by his tent
and overheard General Lie
scolding Princess Xi Jixiu.
It's said that the Princess
poisoned Miss Jun
to avenge her elder brother.
That businesswoman keeps
bringing trouble to Lie.
Now that she's back,
you won't be far.
Go spread the word that Jun Qiluo
has been poisoned.
Yes.
Qingming,
I believe you'll come back to see me.
Greetings, Xu.
I heard you interrogated Xi Jixiu.
Yes,
she's involved in a poisoning case.
I'm investigating.
Xi Mo just died in the wilderness.
She already suspected you
and that Yannan woman.
Although she acted recklessly,
she had her reasons.
I hope this matter ends here.
If you keep pushing it,
it won't be good
for you or the Xi Clan.
I already knew
that Xi Mo's death
is somehow linked to you and
that Yannan woman.
Xi Changkun will surely
make a fuss about it.
If you keep pushing it
and interrogating Xi Jixiu,
neither Xuan nor Xi will have any peace.
I know you like that Yannan woman.
That's your personal matter.
But remember,
the Hunting Event is not over.
You haven't secured
the Wolf Lord position and military powers.
Don't let emotions
affect important matters.
Yes,
I understand.
Once you become the Wolf Lord,
help me unite the Five Clans,
and honor the spirits of
my father and Mr. Xuan Shu.
By then, you can investigate the Xi Clan
as much as you want.
Lie,
you are the only one I can trust
and rely on now.
Rest assured, Xu,
I will do my best.
Deal with
Xi Jixiu's maid
and let it end here.
Yes.
Did you poison my lady?
Where's the antidote?
Give it to me!
The antidote is precious.
I wouldn't waste it on her.
So,
you came to me first
after hearing about it,
not Jun Qiluo.
I must have some place
in your heart, after all.
Ridiculous.
She's fine.
The poisoned contraceptive potion
was knocked over by Lie.
What did you say?
Jun Qiluo is with Lie now.
I know
you really want to kill Lie right now,
don't you?
Qingming,
if you want to keep an eye on Jun Qiluo,
you'll have to stay here as my slave
and be by my side every day.
Cheers!
Come on, come on.
Great. Great.
- Here's to you!
- Cheers!
Cheers!
Good wine!
No wonder it's a gift from the King!
After you, please.
- Drink up!
- Together!
- Cheers!
- Great!
Tonight, I'm hosting this banquet
to share three joys with all of you.
First, today is the Spring Festival,
and it's rare for us
to all gather like this.
Second, the queen has been
by my side for years,
managing the harem
with dedication and order.
Now her son, Yu, has turned seven.
After the Wolf Lord takes office,
I'll have the Grand Tutor
instruct him in governance
and the Wolf Lord teach him
riding and archery.
As the saying goes,
"Civil skills for governance;
martial skills for peace."
With civil and martial ministers,
our sovereignty will stand the test of time.
This arrangement honors
the queen's efforts.
What do you think?
Great choice, Your Majesty!
Third,
the Wolf Lord will assume office soon,
unifying the Five Clans
and safeguarding Beixuan.
A new era of prosperity awaits us!
Good!
Your Majesty,
I toast to you on behalf of my clan.
Young Master,
Miss Jun has been in Beixuan for a while,
but she hasn't experienced
our festive vibe.
Maybe you should take her around.
Try this.
Lie, what's on your mind?
You seem upset.
But why do you look the same?
I don't like it here.
Look at those ministers,
fawning with fake smiles.
They don't even mean it.
Don't you find this banquet boring too?
Let's go to the city.
It's much more fun there.
- Let's go.
- Qingkou.
Where are you going?
Mother,
I'm feeling a bit tired.
I'd like to go back and rest.
I'll have someone send you back.
My tent isn't far from here.
Don't worry, Mother.
Rest assured.
I'll look after the Princess.
I'll take my leave.
Let's go.
Xu,
I have something urgent,
so I'll take my leave.
Today is the Spring Festival,
rare for us all to gather.
Can't you stay longer?
I can't, Xu.
The contest is in a few days.
I need to get prepared.
Perhaps Lie wishes to celebrate
with the Xuan soldiers.
King, just let him go.
Fine, you may go.
Yes.
Qingkou.
Lie,
are you going to the city too?
I'll worry if you go alone.
Qingming will protect me. Don't worry.
If you're worried,
why not go with her?
If you wish to stay here,
bring the Princess back before midnight.
Lie,
if Qingming fails to protect me,
you'll help me deal with him, right?
Of course.
Let's go.
(Spirit Tablet of Xi Mo, Beloved Son)
Mo was at least the Queen Mother's nephew,
and the king's cousin.
He just passed away,
and they're having
a Spring Festival banquet.
The royal family is cold-hearted.
Xiu,
don't say such things in public.
Father,
I miss Mo.
Father,
please avenge him.
Scent sachets for sale!
So beautiful!
Have some food.
When will Father wake up?
When will my brother come back?
Xiukun,
I really miss him.
Today's the Spring Festival. Don't cry.
He will surely return safely
before the business conference.
Father's condition has improved.
He can take medicine normally.
I believe he'll
regain consciousness soon.
Everything will be fine.
Let's eat.
Xiukun,
didn't you just tell me not to cry?
Aren't you supposed to be at the banquet?
Why are you here?
The banquet happens every year.
It's quite dull.
But why is your tent
so cold and quiet?
Where is Dongyin?
I'm thinking of my family.
It's warm,
not cold at all.
I know you're nostalgic.
It's a festival.
Let's have something different.
It might cheer you up.
Young Master
did take Miss Jun to the city.
How about we
Let's go!
Great! One more round!
- Well done!
-Great!
Well done!
Wow, that's impressive.
This is really fun.
- Well done!
-Great!
General, you were
pretty angry with me earlier.
I thought you'd give me a cold shoulder.
I don't like the silent treatment,
and the Spring Festival
is meant for family.
♪We come from a time of chaos♪
♪Our hearts have faded like dust♪
♪Being silent and not confessing♪
♪Maybe that's how we avoid getting hurt♪
♪When I decide to hold you in my arms♪
♪I buried all the past 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♪
By the way,
Xi Mo is dead.
Xi Changkun must hate us even more now.
Be cautious these days.
You're telling me to be cautious,
but you send everyone away
and bring me to such a crowded place.
What's your plan?
So?
Are you, the clever Miss Jun,
worried I'd sell you off?
♪Piecing together the Big Dipper
to guard you♪
Don't worry.
You're the woman I love.
With me here,
I won't let anyone hurt you.
Any progress on Mr. Xuan Shu's case?
Have Xi's former soldiers been settled?
We can reopen the old case
once it's over.
Xi's former soldiers are safe
at Xuan Mansion.
The lions are here! Look!
They're jumping around.
- So lively!
- Yes, indeed.
They're swinging their heads.
Candied hawthorns for sale!
Qingming,
this puppy looks just like you.
Your eyes are all teary.
I was drawn to your eyes at first.
Boring.
Qingming,
I like this puppy.
It's my festival gift to you.
Be careful.
Sir,
get your wife a sugar painting.
This way.
I'll take this one.
Didn't expect a sugar painting
could have a wolf design.
Why this one though?
There are so many cute ones over there.
Ma'am, you may not know
that wolves are pack animals.
They are resilient and brave.
More importantly,
they are loyal in love.
So I guess that's
this gentleman's intention.
The valley where we met is called
Wolf Smoke Valley.
(Cock fight)
Go, go, go!
Grand General, go, go!
Bite it! Bite it!
Bite it!
- Grand General!
- Stop it.
Let's go find young master and Miss Jun.
He'd love to spend more time alone with her.
Leave them alone. Cheer for it with me.
Go, go!
Bite it! Bite it!
- We need to stay by their side.
- Go!
Go, go, go!
- Luo Qi!
- Go!
He Jiyao!
Every time I go out with you,
you always act so boring!
You blockhead.
Bite it! Bite it!
It It wins!
It wins!
Hey,
please take a look.
Everything here is top-quality.
What? Something wrong
with this jade pendant?
I'm just checking if it's solid
or if it's hollow.
If you like it, buy it.
Don't listen to the seller.
His stuff isn't worth anything.
I have this. That's enough.
I embroidered it myself.
I want to give you
a handmade New Year's gift.
Are you all right?
Tonight, the king's made it clear
that he plans to name Prince Yu as an heir.
Zhizhou,
we don't have much time left.
I know.
I've spent as much time with the king
as the queen has,
but he only has eyes for her.
He never even glances at me.
Even for the heir,
he's never considered Yi at all.
Are you upset for Yi,
or for yourself?
You love him,
but what about me?
Zhizhou,
Yi and I must rely on the king
for the glory and favor we have.
For Yi's sake, I must accept him.
But whether the king favors Yi or not,
Queen Mother will never allow
a child of foreign blood to become an heir.
The future of Yi and I
will rely on you.
Only if you become the Wolf Lord
will Yi have a chance at the throne,
and I'll gain my freedom.
Otherwise, it'll all be in vain.
Don't you think
you're asking for too much?
What do you want me to do?
Should I drive the king out
when he comes to my place?
He finally brought me to this event,
how could I turn him down?
Zhizhou,
whether it's for myself
or for Yi,
in the palace, I have no choice
but to keep going.
If I don't, neither of us will make it.
I'm sorry.
Zhizhou,
promise me
that no matter what,
you'll become the Wolf Lord.
Look!
- Pretty!
- It flies high.
I want to release one.
Miss,
if you have a wish,
write it on the lantern.
Let the lantern carry your wish
to the heavens,
and it will surely come true.
But I already have everything I want.
Nothing more to ask for.
In your lifetime,
things don't always go as wished.
There are things or people
you long for but can never have.
(Peace and happiness)
(I wish Qingming would stay
by my side forever.)
Qingming,
look!
That's the lantern I released.
My wish will definitely come true,
right?
♪We come from a time of chaos♪
It's fallen.
♪Our hearts have faded like dust♪
Come on. Hand it to me.
Throw it up.
(Marital bliss)
It's up.
(Stay happy) (Auspicious and fortunate)
Want to make a wish?
Let's go.
♪I buried all the past deep inside♪
♪When you decided to turn around♪
It went right up in one go.
Your wish will surely come true.
Let's do it together.
(I wish my family safe.)
♪Becomes a shadow in my heart♪
♪Covering my scarred past♪
Now you know my wish.
Fair's fair.
What's yours?
I hope
Beixuan continues to prosper and flourish.
Cliche.
♪Piecing together the Big Dipper
to guard you♪
♪Illuminating the way home♪
(I wish to spend my life with Qiluo,
hand in hand, growing old together.)
♪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♪