Love of Nirvana (2024) s01e21 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 21=
I'll be leaving now.
Let me wipe your sweat for you.
You did great today.
- Brother!
- Sister!
Oh, my boy.
You must learn more from your father.
(He's home.)
(Why is he still upset?)
(Yueluo City)
(Qingkang)
(Lord of Jianding's Residence)
Your Lordship.
Working for too long
will harm your health.
You should have some ginseng soup.
(Memorial on Six Matters
Concerning The Military System)
Your Lordship, do you intend
to implement military reforms?
Initially, I wanted to make a comeback
with the arms case.
In the end, I've trapped myself instead.
How can I regain His Majesty's trust
if I don't take bold
and drastic measures?
However, military reforms aren't
beneficial to the Changfeng Guards.
Ever since the late emperor
founded the state,
the private armies
of powerful aristocrats
had always been a thorn
in the imperial court's flesh.
His Majesty fears
the Zhenyuan Army
and Changfeng Guards the most.
Now, the Changfeng Guards
are under the lead of
Yue Jinglong for the time being.
Now, the only thorn
in His Majesty's flesh
is the Zhenyuan Army.
I only stand a chance
to return to the imperial court
if I help His Majesty
to get rid of this thorn.
This way,
we'll be making Lu Yu our enemy.
He already treated me as an enemy
after I handed his accounts
to the imperial court.
His Majesty wanted to take back
his military power long ago.
It's just
that he couldn't find an excuse.
These military reforms
are designed to fulfill
His Majesty's desires.
This is also
my only opportunity.
Your Lordship, you wouldn't
need to take such
unnecessary risks if it weren't for
Wei Zhao's intervention.
To be fair,
if I were in his shoes,
I would do the same thing.
Sanlang is a great rival.
What a shame.
Your Lordship, don't you
intend to expose his identity?
Now, we don't have any evidence
or witnesses.
If we confront him head-on,
both parties
will perish together.
Right now,
our priority
is to retrieve the Pei Family's ledgers
from him.
I was incompetent.
I couldn't locate Wei Zhao's whereabouts
ever since the Changfeng Guards
lost sight of him.
He might be in Liangzhou.
Your Lordship, what makes you think so?
Even if His Majesty
isn't taking action against Lu Yu,
that doesn't mean he doesn't trust him.
He'll definitely send Sanlang out
to investigate the case.
If so,
I'll send my men to Liangzhou right now.
If His Majesty adopts
these military reforms,
I'll stand a chance
to head to Liangzhou.
By then,
I'll make contact with him naturally.
There's one more thing.
Madam sent Ms. Du here
to relay her message.
She had made an appointment with
Second Young Lady Dong on your behalf.
Since Mother arranged for the date,
she can head there herself.
Yes, Your Lordship.
♪Time is always too short♪
♪Expressing one's feelings♪
♪Gathering one's gentleness♪
♪Hoping that it'll last long♪
♪Day and night♪
♪I wish we can travel on boat
under the gentle night♪
♪My longings are too dense♪
♪Lingering in my dream♪
♪The starry sky is still the same♪
♪You're the only one♪
♪Entering one's dream with the wind♪
♪The wind continues to blow♪
♪I want to ask you♪
♪When you came♪
♪Did you wish to stay
and bury your feelings here?♪
♪Waiting for time to reveal the truth♪
♪As the seasons pass♪
♪May you live a life without worries♪
His Lordship has rejected the date.
If so,
should we cancel the appointment
with Second Young Lady Dong?
It's fine.
She'll marry into
our residence eventually.
I'll test her temperament in advance.
His Lordship intends
to submit a memorial to the throne.
He wishes to be his blade,
but that person might not
grant him his wish.
(Hongtai Hall)
Greetings, Minister Dong.
Lord Pei, what are you
still doing here?
I'm here
to wait for His Majesty's beckoning.
I dare not leave the place.
Lord Pei, it's been tough on you.
I'll surely
tell His Majesty about your loyalty.
Chancellor Dong, thank you for doing so.
I'll surely repay your kindness
in the future.
I shall take my leave.
Farewell.
My Lord.
Tell Second Young Lady
to return to the residence.
Yes, My Lord.
(Hongtai Hall)
(Qingkang)
(Yueluo City)
Show yourself.
Let me join you.
No.
You saved my life.
I'll repay your kindness.
No need for that.
I'm familiar with the city.
I can help you out.
The trip will be perilous.
I can't provide your grandmother
with another grandson.
My grandmother said
she had seen everything
when she had lived that long.
She had come to terms
with everything.
I should decide
my own life.
Let me join you.
I won't drag you down.
Mr. Ping.
Let's go.
What's that?
That one?
It's a fishing drum.
Miss, would you like
to try some pickles?
You may try them.
Pickles for sale.
We sell pickled cucumbers.
Give me a bag
of pickled cucumbers.
All right.
How much?
Five coins.
Five coins?
Here you go.
- Here.
- Take care, Miss.
Take care.
Why are these pickled cucumbers so sour?
I don't know.
Give it a try.
I don't like it.
Suit yourself.
What are they laughing at?
Pickled cucumbers are usually
preferred by pregnant women.
If so, I'll have them
when I get pregnant in the future.
Such indecency.
These pickled cucumbers
are very appetizing.
I'll buy a whole sack of them
for my daughter when she gets pregnant.
I like you.
Will you marry me?
No.
Has he fancied you for a long time?
That was our first meeting.
He proposed to you
on your first meeting with him?
It's Yueluo's tradition.
We cannot predict
what'll happen tomorrow.
So we do whatever comes to mind.
Young Master,
the base of our stay
is up the mountain from here.
If so, I'll leave a mark
behind for Master.
This way, she can find me
if she sees it.
Let's go.
Young Master,
that will be your room.
What about Le and I?
You two will sleep in that room.
As for you, Yu Lian,
you can sleep in that room.
Mr. Ping,
what about me?
You?
Over there.
You'll sleep in the woodshed.
I'm not sleeping in the woodshed.
I want to
I want to sleep with Yu Lian.
I wish to learn from Young Master.
I wish to learn from Young Lady.
You two are cut from
the same cloth, huh?
You two are just like siblings.
Who wants to be her brother?
Sure.
Thank you, Young Master.
Young Master, it's been a long trip.
Please rest early.
Don't let them mess around.
Let's go.
You're showing kindness for no reason.
What are you up to?
I just think that you're amazing.
I want to be your friend.
Amazing?
That's right.
You managed to escape from
all the pursuers
when we were in Fanglin Manor.
Isn't that amazing?
You witnessed that?
Yeah.
Teng Rui is just a lecherous old man.
Back then,
you should've chopped him up.
But I did make him suffer after that.
Did your mother prepare this for you?
How do you guys cook eggs
in Yueluo?
Mother,
let me help you out.
Who are you?
Why are you calling me Mother?
To be honest,
I don't have a mother.
Therefore,
when I see kind madams like you,
I call you guys Mother.
Please allow me to call you that.
Good girl,
I think my daughter will be
the same age as you
if she's still around.
If so, you can order me around
like your daughter, then.
Thank you.
Don't mention it.
Girl, the more I look at you,
the more you resemble
my daughter, Yu Lian.
If so, you can treat me
as Yu Lian, then.
Mother.
This is Cocoon Egg.
Try it.
This is my first time seeing this dish.
Aren't you going to try it?
Your mother prepared this for you.
You should eat it.
Your mother praised you too.
She said you were beautiful
and intelligent.
Mother thought
that I had died in Liang State's
slave camp long ago.
It would've been true
if Young Master
didn't come to my rescue.
I still have a mission to accomplish.
I should not give my mother
shattered hopes.
Aren't you guys afraid of death?
I met an elderly couple before this.
They acted the same way as you all.
When you're burdened with injustice,
you'll realize that there are
more important things in the world
than one's life.
But isn't it pointless to redress
one's injustice by sacrificing oneself?
Better to live a miserable life
than to die a good death.
Lass,
you always speak
without thinking too much, huh?
Young Master would be a lot happier
if he behaved like you.
I heard a song from Yueluo
some days ago.
I think it goes like this.
Do you know the name of the song?
Your singing was terrible.
It would be strange
if I knew what it was.
I've only heard it once.
I can definitely pick up the song
if you play it again for me.
Why are you trying to know the song?
I think it's nice.
I wish to learn it.
Can you tell me about Wei Zhao?
I think he's been acting strange
ever since he arrived at Yueluo.
I don't know anything.
Finish your egg.
Jiang Ci.
Thank you.
Yu Lian, Mr. Ping, and Shameless Cat,
all of them are hard to deal with.
Since you want to learn from me,
you have to start with
strengthening your constitution.
From today onward,
do a headstand for two hours per day.
Practice martial arts in the morning
for two hours per day.
No skiving allowed.
Understood?
Yes, Young Master.
Continue.
Look at the military reforms
proposed by Pei Yan.
It's obvious that he's ambitious.
Lord Pei
has lofty aspirations.
So he wants to share
your burden with you, Your Majesty.
If he can truly do so,
I'll reward him.
Do you have any news of Sanlang?
Your Majesty,
Commander Wei had just
arrived at Liangzhou.
He's trying to gather info
about General Lu in secret.
Lord Pei.
His Majesty is tired after a long day.
You should return.
Thank you, Chief Steward Tao.
If so,
I shall return tomorrow.
Your Lordship.
Your Lordship, did you wait here
for the entire day?
His Majesty requires time
to make decisions.
It's late.
You two should return first.
I'll take a walk by myself.
♪Time is always too short♪
♪Expressing one's feelings♪
♪Gathering one's gentleness♪
♪The starry sky is still the same♪
♪You're the only one♪
♪Entering one's dream with the wind♪
♪The wind continues to blow♪
♪I want to ask you♪
♪When you came♪
♪Did you wish to stay
and bury your feelings here♪
♪Waiting for time to reveal the truth♪
♪As the seasons pass♪
♪May you live a life without worries♪
♪I wish to kiss you♪
♪Your clear and bright eyes♪
♪Stars filling my heart♪
Snacks for sale.
Fresh snacks for sale.
♪I promise you, you won't need to worry♪
Your Lordship.
You're finally here.
Unfortunately,
I didn't let you guys
try the mutton noodles.
I waited here
every day
so that I could make you
a bowl of noodles.
I appreciate your intention.
Your Lordship, where is the lady
you brought with you last time?
She
She's on a long trip.
She hasn't returned yet.
What a shame.
Your Lordship, why don't you
have some noodles first?
No.
I'll wait for her return.
I'll try it together with her next time.
Okay.
You can go ahead.
Your Lordship, please take care.
Look, it's drifting away.
It's beautiful.
Your Lordship, please.
I thought today's appointment
was canceled.
Your Lordship, I only had the chance
to walk around the city
after you canceled the appointment.
I heard Lanyue Parlor
served delicious dishes.
That's why I came to try them.
I'm ashamed.
I shall deliver some famous
calligraphy paintings to your residence
as apology tomorrow.
Your Lordship, you're too courteous.
But calligraphy paintings
depend on one's affinity.
It's better if I buy them myself.
Second Young Lady,
you're straightforward indeed.
I'm ashamed.
Your Lordship,
you don't need to say much.
I understood your intention
when I was at your residence.
I have the same intention as you.
However, we don't get to decide
whether or not
we should be getting married.
Both of us can't control our own fates.
Your Lordship, you and I
were taught to weigh
the pros and cons of every situation
since young.
If the price of resistance is too high,
we'll cast away that troublesome notion.
On the contrary,
we'll only take the plunge
if it comes with substantial gains.
Second Young Lady,
you're perceptive indeed.
I shall finish this cup
as an apology.
After I head back,
I shall tell Father
that you made it to the appointment.
Your Lordship, remember to
cover up my lie.
Thank you.
Your Lordship, you can take this
as a favor from me.
If, one day, we do get married,
please don't disrupt my life.
We can lead our own lives.
Your Lordship!
This is bad.
Mr. Cui, he
It's been four days since he
had any water after his return.
(Lord of Jianding's Residence)
Ziming, have a seat.
You've lived here for two years.
I treated you with sincerity.
There are contemporary scholars
and distinguished masters
under the Pei Family.
However, Ziming, I've never paid
as much attention to them as you.
Why did you need to resort to this?
Your Lordship, I'm honored.
I dare not forget your kindness.
As your retainer,
I should prioritize
your needs over everything.
Your Lordship, I've let you down
by helping Miss Jiang out.
I'm too ashamed to live here now.
I didn't grant you this soup
as the Lord of Jianding.
You should drink it
if you still think of me
as a friend.
Let's go and take a walk.
Today,
we shall not talk about Jiang Ci.
Ziming, I know you're unsatisfied
with the result of the case in Nanling.
I never thought
that there was anything wrong
with the struggle for power and fame.
But Your Lordship, it also depends on
the reason behind your actions.
Your Lordship, if you're implicating
the innocent
and initiating wars
for your selfish desires,
that would be a huge mistake.
So, Ziming, to you,
am I someone ruthless
who manipulates political maneuvers?
Your Lordship, I chose you as my lord
because I admired your aspirations
and wits.
But I'm afraid of one thing.
Your Lordship, I'm afraid of the fact
that you might stir up
a storm in the world
and cause major changes
in order to realize your selfish desires
and ambitions.
Ziming,
you do know me well.
Your Lordship,
the Changfeng Cavalries
has 100,000 troops.
They can stir up a storm in the world,
but they can also bring peace
to the world.
Your Lordship,
everything depends on
the way you act now.
Ziming, you're right.
If that's the case,
I will take back the things
that I've lost.
Ziming,
I need you.
Keep serving me.
I promise you
that I won't let down
your trust.
What about Ci?
We agreed not to talk about her today,
didn't we?
By the way,
Ziming, you always excelled at
calligraphy paintings.
Please draw one for me.
(Prime Minister's Residence)
Pei Yan's Memorial on Six Matters
Concerning The Military System
is truly on point.
In my opinion,
we should execute it immediately.
Your Majesty,
Lord Pei has arrived.
The criminal, Pei Yan, has arrived.
Greetings, Your Majesty.
You may rise.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Who were you referring to as a criminal?
How could someone who could
come up with such ideas
be a criminal?
Troop commanding and mobilization
should be separated, huh?
If we can execute this idea,
not only will the people
benefit from it,
but General Lu also won't need
to bear that much burden.
I only wish for Liang State
to thrive for generations
and prosper eternally.
I'm afraid General Lu
will misunderstand me
if I do so.
Your Majesty, you and General Lu
are very close to each other.
General Lu has been guarding
our borders for many years.
He's been separated from his family
for many years as well.
Your Majesty, I'm sure
you can't bear to see that.
I'm willing to head to Liangzhou
and execute the military reforms
so that Your Majesty can
preserve the brotherhood with him
and maintain his loyalty to you.
The Lord of Jianding is loyal,
filial, benevolent, and righteous.
He shall be reinstated immediately.
Relay the news to Sanlang.
Tell him to keep a close eye
on Lu Yu and Pei Yan.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Congratulations on
your reinstatement.
I'll surely fulfill Father's last wish.
I'll make sure the Changfeng Guards
become the only army in Liang State.
Mother, as for your ledgers,
I'll think of a way to retrieve them.
As for other things,
I won't consider them for now.
Tell our men to get ready.
We will head to Liangzhou.
Your Lordship, I'm afraid
you'll be in danger
if you meet General Lu yourself.
Since I submitted the memorial myself,
I have to head there personally.
If I head to Liangzhou,
I'll also stand a chance
to retrieve the ledgers
from Sanlang.
Commander Wei is witty and devious.
Your Lordship, have you come up
with a way to deal with him?
He has been lurking in Qingkang
for many years.
I'm sure he has planted
many of his men here.
Investigate them in secret.
They'll definitely be of use
to us in the future.
Young Master, are you heading out?
Are you done with your training?
That's right.
You can tell her to teach you
The Art of Five Beasts.
You can train for two more hours.
Young Master
Why did you get me a disciple
without asking for my permission?
Wait.
How did you know that I knew
The Art of Five Beasts?
You're a great practitioner of that art.
It's a waste if there's no one
to inherit
your skills.
I'll look for Young Master.
Me too.
You two, stop right there.
None of you is allowed to leave.
If not, I'll get the cane.
Come back.
Teach him The Art of Five Beasts.
I can sneak out easily.
You!
Is there an event in Yueluo today?
How did you find out?
Tell me about it
if you want to find Young Master.
Today's the city lord
selection ceremony.
I'm better at sneaking out than you.
These two fellows
They escaped right after
I took my eyes off them.
Come here.
The auspicious hour has arrived.
The ceremony will begin now.
- Excellent!
- Excellent!
The city lord's position has been vacant
for many years.
Today,
we shall select a city lord
to lead our tribe
to be self-reliant.
He shall bless our tribesfolk
with peace and security.
For today's city lord
selection ceremony,
according to the rules,
a winner will be selected from
the two individuals
with the most votes.
Out of the four elders,
the one who can defeat the rest
shall be the new city lord
of Yueluo City!
- Excellent!
- Excellent!
Everyone knows that Elder Hong
and Elder Ping
are martial artists.
A martial arts contest is unfair
(Ji Yao, Elder, Yueluo)
to Elder Ji.
(Ji Yao, Elder, Yueluo)
(Ji Yao, Elder, Yueluo)
If Elder Ji
didn't manage
the land and finances over the years,
did you think our tribesfolk
could live such carefree lives?
Am I right?
If Elder Ping didn't work tirelessly
to fortify the city
and defend against the Zhenyuan Army,
I'm afraid our tribesfolk
couldn't even eat in peace.
(Ping Yan, Elder, Yueluo)
Elder Li is in charge of the laws
and regulations of the city.
(Li Mu, Elder, Yueluo)
Elder Li rewards and punishes people fairly,
keeping the city peaceful,
allowing people
to leave their doors unlocked at night.
Therefore, Elder Li
should be the city lord.
You guys can continue bragging.
When it comes to affairs
within the city,
(Hong Ye, Elder, Yueluo)
Elder Hong knows them better.
Elder Hong has dedicated himself
tirelessly to our cause.
I'll only acknowledge
Elder Hong as the city lord!
- Elder Hong!
- Elder Li!
I support Elder Ji!
Time to collect votes!
- Time to collect votes.
- Who will you vote for?
Elder Li, one vote!
Elder Ji.
Elder Ping, one vote!
Elder Li, one vote!
Elder Ji, one vote!
Elder Hong, one vote!
Elder Hong, one vote!
Elder Ji, one vote!
Elder Ping, one vote!
Elder Li, one vote!
Xiao?
What's his full name?
Xiao Haitian.
Who voted for him?
Who's trying to provoke us?
Show yourself!
Precisely!
Who made the vote?
Xiao Haitian is a sinner of the tribe.
Who's daring enough
to mention his name here?
Are you trying to make
the Yueluo Tribe your enemy?
- Yeah!
- That's right!
Who made the vote?
Elders.
Elders.
Please calm down.
Please calm down.
Everyone,
if there's anything on your mind,
you guys can tell the elders about it.
- That's right.
- Just tell the elders about it.
What a coward.
Yeah!
You're stirring up trouble
by voting for him.
A bunch of disorganized fools!
Who are you?
The jade hairpin?
I'm here to uphold justice for
City Lord Xiao.
Doesn't that belong to Xiao Haitian?
How dare you mention
Xiao Haitian's name?
He was the reason
our tribe
has ended up in such a sorry state.
He's a sinner who betrayed his tribe!
How could you uphold justice for him?
Precisely!
There's no justice for him!
When City Lord Xiao was framed,
none of you
believed him.
Some of you even colluded with
the Zhenyuan Army
to slay the Xiao Family.
Your only goal was
to obtain the jade hairpin
and become the city lord, right?
You guys were the ones
who selected him to be the city lord.
You guys praised him
when you received his grace.
You guys abandoned him and detested him
when he was framed.
It's obvious that the city lord
is someone
you guys can abandon at any time.
In that case, isn't it pointless
to select another city lord?
You're full of nonsense!
Calm down!
Calm down!
Let's listen to what he has to say.
Yes, sir.
According to the
ancient teachings of Yueluo,
only a brave warrior with loyalty
and righteousness,
who wins the respect
of the entire tribe,
is qualified to inherit
the ancestral jade hairpin
and become the city lord.
"A brave warrior with loyalty
and righteousness
who wins the respect
of the entire tribe."
Which part of that statement
have you guys managed to fulfill?
You guys
couldn't even find the jade hairpin.
Even so, you guys are staging an act
and deceiving yourselves here.
Since that's the case,
why don't you remain here?
We can settle our debt today.
He'll be fine.
Let's leave for now.
♪The slanting sunray refuses to leave♪
♪The moon is fading off♪
♪Frost on the sword, string of the bow♪
♪Bond people together♪
♪The rain heading north and
the wild geese returning from the south♪
♪Who can meet again?♪
♪Looking at the mountains far away
and seeing everything red♪
♪Immersed in the passing years♪
♪Back then, the road seemed ordinary♪
♪Yet now I am left wandering
in this life♪
♪Faint memories of the past♪
♪All tell of parting sorrows♪
♪Back then, the road seemed ordinary♪
♪Amidst the wind, I suddenly look back♪
♪The face that feels so dear to me♪
♪Where are you now?♪
♪Back then, the road seemed ordinary♪
♪Looking back, it seems like a dream♪
♪Don’t forget each other
even if we're far apart♪
♪Don't waste time♪
♪Back then, the road seemed ordinary♪
♪Taste all the vicissitudes of life
in a flash♪
♪Though nothing is permanent♪
♪I wish you well♪