Lost You Forever (2023) s01e17 Episode Script
Episode 17
1
ADAPTED FROM TONG HUA'S ORIGINAL WORK,
LOST YOU FOREVER
Can you do this yourself?
I can.
Remember.
No matter what happens, don't come out.
Hide well.
Is everything settled?
Yes.
Thank you.
We are a family. No need for formalities.
It's getting late.
We should go back.
Let's go back then.
What a disappointing night.
Wait.
Xiaoliu?
Give me a hand.
Here.
Slowly.
You're very brave.
Don't be scared. It's all right now.
I always carry herbs on me.
Creatures like snakes and insects
don't dare to approach me.
Stay close to me
and you won't be scared.
Follow me.
Come on. Keep up with me.
Watch out.
Are you all right?
Watch your step and walk slowly.
Aren't you scared?
I am.
The first time
I walked through the wilderness at night,
I was scared to tears.
And then?
Later, I realized that even if I cry,
I have to walk my own path.
I can't escape it anyway.
Instead of shedding tears,
it's better to open my eyes wide
and see the road ahead clearly.
What's wrong? Let's keep going.
I'm coming.
Slowly.
Somebody.
Somebody!
We need help!
We're coming.
Let me see.
Thank goodness.
All limbs are intact
and no injuries.
As long as you're here,
I know there won't be peace.
From minor to major matters,
there won't be an absence of trouble.
Xuan is missing.
Send people to find him now.
What happened?
Tell me the whole story
from beginning to end.
That's what happened.
Quickly find a way to bring Xuan back.
Do you know who attacked him?
I don't know.
The one who attacked him
is Fangfeng Yiying.
It's her?
Is she famous?
Which family is she from?
Why don't I know her?
She's the daughter of the Fangfeng family.
The Fangfeng family is nothing,
but Fangfeng Yiying
is the fiancée
of Master Qingqiu, Tushan Jing.
What?
This is outrageous.
I have to go to the Tushan family and ask
if they want all their businesses
in Haoling to close down.
Although Ms. Fangfeng started the fight,
she was standing up for that lady.
Even if this matter escalates,
it's just a conflict
between that lady and you.
Besides, you didn't
reveal your identities,
so you can't blame them
for unintentionally hurting you.
That's right.
Now is not the time to go after someone.
We should quickly find out
where Cangxuan went.
As long as we can find Ms. Fangfeng,
we will definitely find
Cangxuan's whereabouts.
I'll handle this matter.
Nian, you go take a bath first
and change into clean clothes.
Ru Shou,
be more efficient with your tasks
or I'll tell my father to punish you.
Did you ask the princess to leave
because you have instructions for me?
Be careful of Ms. Fangfeng.
I suspect
she wasn't just avenging her good friend.
She recognized Cangxuan.
Thank you for reminding me.
I'll be vigilant.
Once there's news,
I'll send someone to notify you.
Thank you.
CHENRONG MANSION, ZHIYI CITY
Fortunately, it was only a shoulder wound.
It didn't hit any vital parts.
Do you think this bamboo flute is his?
We can ask him when he wakes up.
I hope we didn't save the wrong person.
You're awake.
Where am I?
Don't get up or you may tear your wound.
This is Chenrong Mansion.
Chenrong Mansion?
May I ask if Chenrong Yi is
Chenrong Yi is my father.
My name is Chenrong Xinyue.
Our young lady saved you
and called a physician
to treat your wound.
Thank you, Ms. Chenrong.
Is this yours?
Yes, this is mine.
I thought I lost it
when I fell into the water.
Is it you
who was playing the flute on the lake?
It was me.
Because I heard
someone playing the zither.
The person's skill was so exquisite
that I couldn't resist
playing the flute in harmony.
Why did you suddenly stop?
My sister was motivated by mischief
and took away the flute.
I see.
How did you know about this?
Could it be that you were the one
who played the zither?
Was it really you?
What is your name and where are you from?
I'm Xuan from Haoling's Dragon Squad.
You're from Haoling,
but you don't know how to swim?
I've been here for a while.
My family will definitely worry.
I'll leave now
and visit you another day
for my gratitude.
The physician said
you'd better rest and not move.
You should stay here to recover.
If you don't want your family worried,
I'll have someone
deliver a message for you.
Thank you.
Sorry for the trouble, Ms. Chenrong.
My lady,
after Ms. Chenrong leaves,
I'll find an opportunity
to assassinate Xiyan Cangxuan.
No, this is Chenrong Mansion.
Don't act rashly.
Yes.
Xinyue,
how is this gentleman's injury?
The physician said it was not serious.
This is Ms. Fangfeng.
Yiying, this is Xuan
from Haoling's Dragon Squad.
Mr. Xuan.
It was all my fault
for injuring you in a moment of anger.
Please forgive me.
It's no big deal.
It was not only your fault.
I was also in the wrong.
Since his injury isn't serious,
why hasn't Xuan come back yet?
Ms. Chenrong invited him
to stay in the mansion to recover.
Then why doesn't he come back to recover,
but stay at a stranger's place?
And you.
Why didn't you ask him to come back?
Am I such an insensitive person?
And you.
All you know is to eat.
He shouldn't have treated you so well.
Isn't he all right?
Are you serious?
Chenrong Xinyue
is a vile woman full of schemes.
Who knows what she wants?
Aren't you worried at all?
-Yes, we're very worried.
-Yes, we're very worried.
Thank you, Mr. Xuan,
for agreeing to play with me.
Ms. Chenrong, you're too polite.
Compared to your favor of saving my life,
playing a song is just a small gesture.
The flowers in the garden
are in full bloom today.
I'll take you around.
It's time for me to take my medicine.
I need to go back to my room now.
Next time then.
This way, please.
Mr. Xuan is handsome,
talented,
and speaks with great erudition.
He's very compatible with you.
Although the four squads in Haoling
are similar to
the six families in the Central Plains
and have a high status in Haoling,
Mr. Xuan is just an ordinary member
of the Dragon Squad.
As the daughter of a noble family,
even if you don't marry a prince,
you should at least
marry the head of a family.
No matter how good Mr. Xuan is,
he's not worthy of you.
You talk too much.
Is there anything?
Do you still remember
we came out this time
to help Xuan with serious matters?
I do.
If you do, hurry up and bring Xuan back.
Cangxuan must have a reason
for not coming back.
I think it's better
What?
If he doesn't come back,
won't you persuade him?
Even if you become an official in Haoling,
you will be a sycophantic one.
You can't tolerate
a frank and outspoken adviser, can you?
What did you say?
Nothing.
You're right.
I'll go and bring Cangxuan back now.
That's more like it.
Where's Wen Xiaoliu?
He hasn't shown up all afternoon.
Even if I call Shiqi again,
no one will appear by my side.
I'm here.
This is Zhiyi City.
Aren't you afraid of being followed?
My ancestors
are the nine-tailed fox deities.
Only I can track others.
Very few people can track me.
Why did you come to Zhiyi City?
I'm here
I'm here to handle
a very important matter.
I'll tell you about it later.
All right.
I also have a very important matter
to tell you later.
Then we'll tell each other together.
All right.
I have to leave now.
When are you going back?
I should be heading back too.
Then go ahead.
Why?
I want you to see me when you look back.
I don't want you to feel
that parting is lonely.
All right. I'll leave first then.
Tushan Jing,
are you truly shrewd or simpleminded?
INN
All right. My wound doesn't hurt anymore.
I just can't move freely.
The physician
from the Chenrong family is good.
Just continue taking good care of it.
I gave you quite a scare.
Don't be angry with me.
You know I wouldn't be.
Unless life is threatened,
no one likes to act
in a way that hurts themselves.
I had someone investigate Fangfeng Yiying
after the last time I got hurt.
She was probably instructed by someone
to assassinate me.
Instructed by someone?
Could it be someone from Xiyan?
You guessed it.
This matter is most likely
related to my uncle.
It seems that the Fangfeng family
has likely sided with him.
That day on the lake,
I felt they were in great numbers
and had the upper hand.
I wanted to avoid conflicts with them,
so I intentionally got hurt
and dived into the lake.
I never thought
that Chenrong Xinyue would save me.
You should thank me for that.
If it hadn't been for me
wanting to hear her play the zither,
you wouldn't have had
the chance to play the flute
and Chenrong Xinyue
wouldn't have developed
a liking for you.
I should thank you?
If I hadn't played the flute for you,
I wouldn't have lured their boat over.
If I hadn't lured them over,
I wouldn't have encountered them
and wouldn't have had all these troubles.
I was the victim of your unintended harm.
If you hadn't met Chenrong Xinyue,
how would you have met people
from the Chishui and Chenrong families?
It was a blessing in disguise.
Well, I appreciate it.
However, the influence
of the Central Plains clans
is extensive and complicated.
The Chenrong and Chishui families
were clans you wanted
to get acquainted with and win over.
I didn't expect
we actually met Chenrong Xinyue by chance.
You look like
you are seeing through everything,
but in reality,
you're still a dreamy girl.
What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?
Whether the Chenrong and Chishui families
will stand on our side or not
doesn't depend on
Chenrong Xinyue's trivial liking for me,
but on the benefits
I can bring them in the future.
Whether I meet her by chance or not,
it doesn't matter at all.
You're
too clearheaded and rational.
I'm dreamy?
How nice.
CHENRONG MANSION
Why do you suddenly
want to host a banquet?
A few friends of mine are in Zhiyi City.
I would like to use your mansion
to host a feast.
This is a good chance
to make acquaintances.
Great. I love making friends.
I'll let Xinyue prepare the banquet.
Thank you.
What are you talking about?
Aren't your friends my friends too?
Deliver it to the Haoling Inn.
Yes.
Pack your things.
We'll set off for Mount Jade
early tomorrow.
All right.
Your Highness, you have an invitation
from Chenrong Mansion.
Chenrong Mansion?
Is it from Ms. Chenrong?
Let me have a look.
The invitation was sent out
by Chenrong Mansion.
The host is Tushan Jing.
Shall I decline the invitation?
We can't afford any more delays
in our plan to go to Mount Jade.
Cangxuan,
you should go.
Are you reluctant to miss
the opportunity to meet Tushan Jing?
Yes, I'm reluctant.
However, I'm more reluctant
to miss the opportunity
for you to meet Chishui Fenglong.
He's the son of Chenrong Yi
and the future leader of the Chishui Clan,
one of the four great clans.
I've heard that the young descendants
of the Central Plains clans
follow his lead.
If you get to know him
and gain his support,
your future path
will surely be much easier.
Cangxuan, delaying the trip
to Mount Jade by one day
won't cause any problems.
You should go.
All right. Let's stay for one more day.
Nian has always disliked such gatherings.
I'll let Ru Shou stay with her.
You accompany me
to the banquet at Chenrong Mansion.
You're afraid she'll get into a fight
with Chenrong Xinyue again.
Fenglong, let me introduce you.
This is Xuan from Dragon Squad of Haoling.
This is his cousin, Wen Xiaoliu.
Nice to meet you.
Xuan,
they are Chishui Fenglong
and Chenrong Xinyue.
Nice to meet you,
Mr. Chishui and Ms. Chenrong.
So you're Jing's friend.
Do you know each other?
In this case,
it's fate that you and Xuan
know each other.
You must keep it a secret.
Don't tell Father about it.
If he knows about it,
Mother will nag me.
He doesn't have the time
to discipline you lately.
I heard that a court official of Xiyan
impeached Mr. Chenrong
for colluding with Chenrong rebels,
harboring rebellious intentions
and plotting something big.
Yes, our father has been worried
about this matter recently.
I would like to share his worries,
but he won't let me
get involved in court affairs.
Jing, what do you think about this matter?
I wonder what Xuan thinks about it.
If one must say that Mr. Chenrong
is colluding with Chenrong rebels,
harboring rebellious intentions
and plotting something big,
there's nothing wrong with that.
What did you say?
Fenglong,
let him finish speaking.
Fine.
For Jing's sake,
I'll let you finish.
Hundreds of years ago,
when Mr. Chenrong
took over the Central Plains,
he said that his loyalty
belonged to common folks
and his pursuit was peace
and well-being all over the world.
He never said
he would be loyal to a single man.
What he has been striving for is great.
Isn't the peaceful hand-to-mouth life
of the Central Plains' civilians
important?
However, the crime of colluding
with Chenrong rebels
After Mr. Chenrong
took over the Central Plains,
with private negotiations,
many Chenrong rebels surrendered,
which stopped many wars.
If it wasn't for Mr. Chenrong's collusion,
as the Central Plains enjoyed
by many people,
there wouldn't be
just tens of thousands
of Chenrong rebels left,
hiding in Qingshui.
Well said.
Let me toast you.
Jing.
Yiying, why are you only here now?
Take a seat next to Jing.
I was feeling a bit unwell earlier.
Jing
Jing has always been considerate
and thoughtful towards Yiying,
which is truly admirable.
Jing and Yiying, this toast is for you.
We are all waiting to attend your wedding.
He's just recovered from an illness
and can't drink much.
I'll drink this one for him.
Yiying truly cares deeply
for Jing.
Excuse me. I need to get changed.
Xiaoliu can't hold his liquor.
Let's continue drinking.
No one is going home sober today.
Sir.
Sir.
Sir.
Give that man a ride.
I was ordered to send you
out of the city as quickly as possible
without attracting others' attention.
With so many eyes in this city,
we'd better avoid trouble.
Didn't Chenrong Yi tell you who I am?
Thank you, sir.
It's the
The lady on the boat.
Thank you, miss.
Miss, it's raining outside.
May I come in to take shelter?
Thank you, miss.
The rain stopped.
Miss,
it's raining again.
Sir, you might as well sit down.
Well
If heaven asks you to sit,
you have to sit.
Sit down.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Where are you heading, sir?
I'm just wandering aimlessly.
I didn't know someone was on this boat
when I called the boatman.
If it's inconvenient for you,
I can get off immediately.
It's not a problem.
I'm also wandering aimlessly.
Didn't you say
the provision matter can't be delayed?
I'm sorry, miss.
I'm sorry.
I'm really sorry, miss.
I'm really sorry.
The current here seems quite gentle,
but the boat is rocking so much.
Sir,
could you please row slower?
Thank you.
How dense.
Sir, move a bit closer.
Lean towards the middle
and the boat will be stable.
My apologies, miss.
Judging from your accent,
you aren't from the Central Plains.
I came out
to handle some affairs with a friend
and passed through here.
Since you came with a friend,
why are you wandering around alone?
Did you have a disagreement
with your friend?
I had a few drinks at a banquet just now.
I was afraid
I would lose my sobriety if I got drunk,
so I left in advance.
You're afraid of losing your sobriety
in front of friends.
It seems that
they aren't your true friends.
In that case, why don't you go home?
I go with the flow
and the world is my home.
Wherever I go is home.
Isn't there anyone
special on your mind?
What's wrong?
Haven't you seen a demon?
In this city,
it isn't rare to see aquatic creatures.
I just didn't expect it.
After turning into a human form,
I discovered the world
isn't as beautiful as I imagined.
Luckily, there are two things
that can fill this meaningless life.
Delicious food and fine wine?
Do you want some?
Are you afraid I've poisoned it
or do you look down on demons' food?
I happen to think
of a friend who's a demon too.
I get eaten by him every time.
My food is eaten by him.
I've never eaten his food before.
It sounds like this friend of yours
isn't very friendly.
Why do you still consider him a friend?
He may be fierce, but
He's good.
He's really good.
CHENRONG MANSION
Jing.
Wait for me, Jing.
Jing.
Ms. Fangfeng, please behave yourself.
I'm drunk.
My head is spinning.
Can't you help me?
I'm sorry, but men should keep
a respectful distance from ladies.
Jing.
I'm your fiancée, not some other woman.
Before we left Qingqiu Hill,
your grandmother
asked you to take care of me.
Have you forgotten?
I'll ask a maid to take care of you.
-I
-In some time,
when everything is arranged,
I'll talk to your family
about canceling the engagement.
No.
I don't agree.
Jing.
Don't misunderstand.
-Fangfeng Yiying and I
-Thank you for today, Master Qingqiu.
Without you,
I wouldn't have
become friends with Fenglong so soon.
I won't take credit.
It's your words and actions
that won Fenglong's approval.
Although I'm grateful to you,
there are some things
that need to be clarified first.
Xiaoyao deserves
the best man in the world.
Whether it's me or her father,
we can't bear her
being hurt even a little bit.
If you can't do that,
then please stay away from her.
I've got something else to do.
I'll go say goodbye to Fenglong.
Look.
Look.
Are the fireworks too dazzling?
Miss, my apologies.
I was just lost in the fireworks.
I'm sorry for my rudeness.
The couple on the shore just now
looked very well-matched.
Yes, they are well-matched.
At this moment,
we're sitting side by side.
In the eyes of the people on the shore,
maybe we're well-matched too.
You must be joking, miss.
You and I are just strangers
who met by chance
and happened to share a boat.
Sir, to the shore.
Thank you for sharing the ride.
Is this for me?
When you're unhappy next time,
think about the people who care about you.
He
They won't be happy when you're unhappy.
Hey.
I haven't paid for the boat ride yet.
I have to go now
and don't have time
to settle the account with you now.
Just keep it in mind.
The people who care about me.
ADAPTED FROM TONG HUA'S ORIGINAL WORK,
LOST YOU FOREVER
Can you do this yourself?
I can.
Remember.
No matter what happens, don't come out.
Hide well.
Is everything settled?
Yes.
Thank you.
We are a family. No need for formalities.
It's getting late.
We should go back.
Let's go back then.
What a disappointing night.
Wait.
Xiaoliu?
Give me a hand.
Here.
Slowly.
You're very brave.
Don't be scared. It's all right now.
I always carry herbs on me.
Creatures like snakes and insects
don't dare to approach me.
Stay close to me
and you won't be scared.
Follow me.
Come on. Keep up with me.
Watch out.
Are you all right?
Watch your step and walk slowly.
Aren't you scared?
I am.
The first time
I walked through the wilderness at night,
I was scared to tears.
And then?
Later, I realized that even if I cry,
I have to walk my own path.
I can't escape it anyway.
Instead of shedding tears,
it's better to open my eyes wide
and see the road ahead clearly.
What's wrong? Let's keep going.
I'm coming.
Slowly.
Somebody.
Somebody!
We need help!
We're coming.
Let me see.
Thank goodness.
All limbs are intact
and no injuries.
As long as you're here,
I know there won't be peace.
From minor to major matters,
there won't be an absence of trouble.
Xuan is missing.
Send people to find him now.
What happened?
Tell me the whole story
from beginning to end.
That's what happened.
Quickly find a way to bring Xuan back.
Do you know who attacked him?
I don't know.
The one who attacked him
is Fangfeng Yiying.
It's her?
Is she famous?
Which family is she from?
Why don't I know her?
She's the daughter of the Fangfeng family.
The Fangfeng family is nothing,
but Fangfeng Yiying
is the fiancée
of Master Qingqiu, Tushan Jing.
What?
This is outrageous.
I have to go to the Tushan family and ask
if they want all their businesses
in Haoling to close down.
Although Ms. Fangfeng started the fight,
she was standing up for that lady.
Even if this matter escalates,
it's just a conflict
between that lady and you.
Besides, you didn't
reveal your identities,
so you can't blame them
for unintentionally hurting you.
That's right.
Now is not the time to go after someone.
We should quickly find out
where Cangxuan went.
As long as we can find Ms. Fangfeng,
we will definitely find
Cangxuan's whereabouts.
I'll handle this matter.
Nian, you go take a bath first
and change into clean clothes.
Ru Shou,
be more efficient with your tasks
or I'll tell my father to punish you.
Did you ask the princess to leave
because you have instructions for me?
Be careful of Ms. Fangfeng.
I suspect
she wasn't just avenging her good friend.
She recognized Cangxuan.
Thank you for reminding me.
I'll be vigilant.
Once there's news,
I'll send someone to notify you.
Thank you.
CHENRONG MANSION, ZHIYI CITY
Fortunately, it was only a shoulder wound.
It didn't hit any vital parts.
Do you think this bamboo flute is his?
We can ask him when he wakes up.
I hope we didn't save the wrong person.
You're awake.
Where am I?
Don't get up or you may tear your wound.
This is Chenrong Mansion.
Chenrong Mansion?
May I ask if Chenrong Yi is
Chenrong Yi is my father.
My name is Chenrong Xinyue.
Our young lady saved you
and called a physician
to treat your wound.
Thank you, Ms. Chenrong.
Is this yours?
Yes, this is mine.
I thought I lost it
when I fell into the water.
Is it you
who was playing the flute on the lake?
It was me.
Because I heard
someone playing the zither.
The person's skill was so exquisite
that I couldn't resist
playing the flute in harmony.
Why did you suddenly stop?
My sister was motivated by mischief
and took away the flute.
I see.
How did you know about this?
Could it be that you were the one
who played the zither?
Was it really you?
What is your name and where are you from?
I'm Xuan from Haoling's Dragon Squad.
You're from Haoling,
but you don't know how to swim?
I've been here for a while.
My family will definitely worry.
I'll leave now
and visit you another day
for my gratitude.
The physician said
you'd better rest and not move.
You should stay here to recover.
If you don't want your family worried,
I'll have someone
deliver a message for you.
Thank you.
Sorry for the trouble, Ms. Chenrong.
My lady,
after Ms. Chenrong leaves,
I'll find an opportunity
to assassinate Xiyan Cangxuan.
No, this is Chenrong Mansion.
Don't act rashly.
Yes.
Xinyue,
how is this gentleman's injury?
The physician said it was not serious.
This is Ms. Fangfeng.
Yiying, this is Xuan
from Haoling's Dragon Squad.
Mr. Xuan.
It was all my fault
for injuring you in a moment of anger.
Please forgive me.
It's no big deal.
It was not only your fault.
I was also in the wrong.
Since his injury isn't serious,
why hasn't Xuan come back yet?
Ms. Chenrong invited him
to stay in the mansion to recover.
Then why doesn't he come back to recover,
but stay at a stranger's place?
And you.
Why didn't you ask him to come back?
Am I such an insensitive person?
And you.
All you know is to eat.
He shouldn't have treated you so well.
Isn't he all right?
Are you serious?
Chenrong Xinyue
is a vile woman full of schemes.
Who knows what she wants?
Aren't you worried at all?
-Yes, we're very worried.
-Yes, we're very worried.
Thank you, Mr. Xuan,
for agreeing to play with me.
Ms. Chenrong, you're too polite.
Compared to your favor of saving my life,
playing a song is just a small gesture.
The flowers in the garden
are in full bloom today.
I'll take you around.
It's time for me to take my medicine.
I need to go back to my room now.
Next time then.
This way, please.
Mr. Xuan is handsome,
talented,
and speaks with great erudition.
He's very compatible with you.
Although the four squads in Haoling
are similar to
the six families in the Central Plains
and have a high status in Haoling,
Mr. Xuan is just an ordinary member
of the Dragon Squad.
As the daughter of a noble family,
even if you don't marry a prince,
you should at least
marry the head of a family.
No matter how good Mr. Xuan is,
he's not worthy of you.
You talk too much.
Is there anything?
Do you still remember
we came out this time
to help Xuan with serious matters?
I do.
If you do, hurry up and bring Xuan back.
Cangxuan must have a reason
for not coming back.
I think it's better
What?
If he doesn't come back,
won't you persuade him?
Even if you become an official in Haoling,
you will be a sycophantic one.
You can't tolerate
a frank and outspoken adviser, can you?
What did you say?
Nothing.
You're right.
I'll go and bring Cangxuan back now.
That's more like it.
Where's Wen Xiaoliu?
He hasn't shown up all afternoon.
Even if I call Shiqi again,
no one will appear by my side.
I'm here.
This is Zhiyi City.
Aren't you afraid of being followed?
My ancestors
are the nine-tailed fox deities.
Only I can track others.
Very few people can track me.
Why did you come to Zhiyi City?
I'm here
I'm here to handle
a very important matter.
I'll tell you about it later.
All right.
I also have a very important matter
to tell you later.
Then we'll tell each other together.
All right.
I have to leave now.
When are you going back?
I should be heading back too.
Then go ahead.
Why?
I want you to see me when you look back.
I don't want you to feel
that parting is lonely.
All right. I'll leave first then.
Tushan Jing,
are you truly shrewd or simpleminded?
INN
All right. My wound doesn't hurt anymore.
I just can't move freely.
The physician
from the Chenrong family is good.
Just continue taking good care of it.
I gave you quite a scare.
Don't be angry with me.
You know I wouldn't be.
Unless life is threatened,
no one likes to act
in a way that hurts themselves.
I had someone investigate Fangfeng Yiying
after the last time I got hurt.
She was probably instructed by someone
to assassinate me.
Instructed by someone?
Could it be someone from Xiyan?
You guessed it.
This matter is most likely
related to my uncle.
It seems that the Fangfeng family
has likely sided with him.
That day on the lake,
I felt they were in great numbers
and had the upper hand.
I wanted to avoid conflicts with them,
so I intentionally got hurt
and dived into the lake.
I never thought
that Chenrong Xinyue would save me.
You should thank me for that.
If it hadn't been for me
wanting to hear her play the zither,
you wouldn't have had
the chance to play the flute
and Chenrong Xinyue
wouldn't have developed
a liking for you.
I should thank you?
If I hadn't played the flute for you,
I wouldn't have lured their boat over.
If I hadn't lured them over,
I wouldn't have encountered them
and wouldn't have had all these troubles.
I was the victim of your unintended harm.
If you hadn't met Chenrong Xinyue,
how would you have met people
from the Chishui and Chenrong families?
It was a blessing in disguise.
Well, I appreciate it.
However, the influence
of the Central Plains clans
is extensive and complicated.
The Chenrong and Chishui families
were clans you wanted
to get acquainted with and win over.
I didn't expect
we actually met Chenrong Xinyue by chance.
You look like
you are seeing through everything,
but in reality,
you're still a dreamy girl.
What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?
Whether the Chenrong and Chishui families
will stand on our side or not
doesn't depend on
Chenrong Xinyue's trivial liking for me,
but on the benefits
I can bring them in the future.
Whether I meet her by chance or not,
it doesn't matter at all.
You're
too clearheaded and rational.
I'm dreamy?
How nice.
CHENRONG MANSION
Why do you suddenly
want to host a banquet?
A few friends of mine are in Zhiyi City.
I would like to use your mansion
to host a feast.
This is a good chance
to make acquaintances.
Great. I love making friends.
I'll let Xinyue prepare the banquet.
Thank you.
What are you talking about?
Aren't your friends my friends too?
Deliver it to the Haoling Inn.
Yes.
Pack your things.
We'll set off for Mount Jade
early tomorrow.
All right.
Your Highness, you have an invitation
from Chenrong Mansion.
Chenrong Mansion?
Is it from Ms. Chenrong?
Let me have a look.
The invitation was sent out
by Chenrong Mansion.
The host is Tushan Jing.
Shall I decline the invitation?
We can't afford any more delays
in our plan to go to Mount Jade.
Cangxuan,
you should go.
Are you reluctant to miss
the opportunity to meet Tushan Jing?
Yes, I'm reluctant.
However, I'm more reluctant
to miss the opportunity
for you to meet Chishui Fenglong.
He's the son of Chenrong Yi
and the future leader of the Chishui Clan,
one of the four great clans.
I've heard that the young descendants
of the Central Plains clans
follow his lead.
If you get to know him
and gain his support,
your future path
will surely be much easier.
Cangxuan, delaying the trip
to Mount Jade by one day
won't cause any problems.
You should go.
All right. Let's stay for one more day.
Nian has always disliked such gatherings.
I'll let Ru Shou stay with her.
You accompany me
to the banquet at Chenrong Mansion.
You're afraid she'll get into a fight
with Chenrong Xinyue again.
Fenglong, let me introduce you.
This is Xuan from Dragon Squad of Haoling.
This is his cousin, Wen Xiaoliu.
Nice to meet you.
Xuan,
they are Chishui Fenglong
and Chenrong Xinyue.
Nice to meet you,
Mr. Chishui and Ms. Chenrong.
So you're Jing's friend.
Do you know each other?
In this case,
it's fate that you and Xuan
know each other.
You must keep it a secret.
Don't tell Father about it.
If he knows about it,
Mother will nag me.
He doesn't have the time
to discipline you lately.
I heard that a court official of Xiyan
impeached Mr. Chenrong
for colluding with Chenrong rebels,
harboring rebellious intentions
and plotting something big.
Yes, our father has been worried
about this matter recently.
I would like to share his worries,
but he won't let me
get involved in court affairs.
Jing, what do you think about this matter?
I wonder what Xuan thinks about it.
If one must say that Mr. Chenrong
is colluding with Chenrong rebels,
harboring rebellious intentions
and plotting something big,
there's nothing wrong with that.
What did you say?
Fenglong,
let him finish speaking.
Fine.
For Jing's sake,
I'll let you finish.
Hundreds of years ago,
when Mr. Chenrong
took over the Central Plains,
he said that his loyalty
belonged to common folks
and his pursuit was peace
and well-being all over the world.
He never said
he would be loyal to a single man.
What he has been striving for is great.
Isn't the peaceful hand-to-mouth life
of the Central Plains' civilians
important?
However, the crime of colluding
with Chenrong rebels
After Mr. Chenrong
took over the Central Plains,
with private negotiations,
many Chenrong rebels surrendered,
which stopped many wars.
If it wasn't for Mr. Chenrong's collusion,
as the Central Plains enjoyed
by many people,
there wouldn't be
just tens of thousands
of Chenrong rebels left,
hiding in Qingshui.
Well said.
Let me toast you.
Jing.
Yiying, why are you only here now?
Take a seat next to Jing.
I was feeling a bit unwell earlier.
Jing
Jing has always been considerate
and thoughtful towards Yiying,
which is truly admirable.
Jing and Yiying, this toast is for you.
We are all waiting to attend your wedding.
He's just recovered from an illness
and can't drink much.
I'll drink this one for him.
Yiying truly cares deeply
for Jing.
Excuse me. I need to get changed.
Xiaoliu can't hold his liquor.
Let's continue drinking.
No one is going home sober today.
Sir.
Sir.
Sir.
Give that man a ride.
I was ordered to send you
out of the city as quickly as possible
without attracting others' attention.
With so many eyes in this city,
we'd better avoid trouble.
Didn't Chenrong Yi tell you who I am?
Thank you, sir.
It's the
The lady on the boat.
Thank you, miss.
Miss, it's raining outside.
May I come in to take shelter?
Thank you, miss.
The rain stopped.
Miss,
it's raining again.
Sir, you might as well sit down.
Well
If heaven asks you to sit,
you have to sit.
Sit down.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Where are you heading, sir?
I'm just wandering aimlessly.
I didn't know someone was on this boat
when I called the boatman.
If it's inconvenient for you,
I can get off immediately.
It's not a problem.
I'm also wandering aimlessly.
Didn't you say
the provision matter can't be delayed?
I'm sorry, miss.
I'm sorry.
I'm really sorry, miss.
I'm really sorry.
The current here seems quite gentle,
but the boat is rocking so much.
Sir,
could you please row slower?
Thank you.
How dense.
Sir, move a bit closer.
Lean towards the middle
and the boat will be stable.
My apologies, miss.
Judging from your accent,
you aren't from the Central Plains.
I came out
to handle some affairs with a friend
and passed through here.
Since you came with a friend,
why are you wandering around alone?
Did you have a disagreement
with your friend?
I had a few drinks at a banquet just now.
I was afraid
I would lose my sobriety if I got drunk,
so I left in advance.
You're afraid of losing your sobriety
in front of friends.
It seems that
they aren't your true friends.
In that case, why don't you go home?
I go with the flow
and the world is my home.
Wherever I go is home.
Isn't there anyone
special on your mind?
What's wrong?
Haven't you seen a demon?
In this city,
it isn't rare to see aquatic creatures.
I just didn't expect it.
After turning into a human form,
I discovered the world
isn't as beautiful as I imagined.
Luckily, there are two things
that can fill this meaningless life.
Delicious food and fine wine?
Do you want some?
Are you afraid I've poisoned it
or do you look down on demons' food?
I happen to think
of a friend who's a demon too.
I get eaten by him every time.
My food is eaten by him.
I've never eaten his food before.
It sounds like this friend of yours
isn't very friendly.
Why do you still consider him a friend?
He may be fierce, but
He's good.
He's really good.
CHENRONG MANSION
Jing.
Wait for me, Jing.
Jing.
Ms. Fangfeng, please behave yourself.
I'm drunk.
My head is spinning.
Can't you help me?
I'm sorry, but men should keep
a respectful distance from ladies.
Jing.
I'm your fiancée, not some other woman.
Before we left Qingqiu Hill,
your grandmother
asked you to take care of me.
Have you forgotten?
I'll ask a maid to take care of you.
-I
-In some time,
when everything is arranged,
I'll talk to your family
about canceling the engagement.
No.
I don't agree.
Jing.
Don't misunderstand.
-Fangfeng Yiying and I
-Thank you for today, Master Qingqiu.
Without you,
I wouldn't have
become friends with Fenglong so soon.
I won't take credit.
It's your words and actions
that won Fenglong's approval.
Although I'm grateful to you,
there are some things
that need to be clarified first.
Xiaoyao deserves
the best man in the world.
Whether it's me or her father,
we can't bear her
being hurt even a little bit.
If you can't do that,
then please stay away from her.
I've got something else to do.
I'll go say goodbye to Fenglong.
Look.
Look.
Are the fireworks too dazzling?
Miss, my apologies.
I was just lost in the fireworks.
I'm sorry for my rudeness.
The couple on the shore just now
looked very well-matched.
Yes, they are well-matched.
At this moment,
we're sitting side by side.
In the eyes of the people on the shore,
maybe we're well-matched too.
You must be joking, miss.
You and I are just strangers
who met by chance
and happened to share a boat.
Sir, to the shore.
Thank you for sharing the ride.
Is this for me?
When you're unhappy next time,
think about the people who care about you.
He
They won't be happy when you're unhappy.
Hey.
I haven't paid for the boat ride yet.
I have to go now
and don't have time
to settle the account with you now.
Just keep it in mind.
The people who care about me.