The Longest Promise (2023) s01e21 Episode Script

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♪Your silhouette in the twilight's glow♪
♪Awakens like snow, delicate and cold♪
♪Within your gaze,
countless destinies intertwine♪
♪A lifetime, a world of illusion
of just one person♪
♪As moonlight shimmers♪
♪Falling petals rest in my palm,
it's your sacred promise♪
♪Cultivating amidst the fleeting time
of this mortal world♪
♪To be as one, inseparable,
like a shadow in rhyme♪
♪Grant me a lifetime
of enchanting sights♪
♪I defy fate, turning it around♪
♪Fearless of heavenly decree♪
♪It is the courage
that blooms for you, profound♪
♪Unafraid of the destined trials♪
♪I only wish to make a vow with you♪
♪Like our initial encounter
etched deep within my heart♪
=The Longest Promise=
(Adapted from "Zhu Yan" by Cang Yue)
=The Longest Promise=
(Adapted from "Zhu Yan" by Cang Yue)
=The Longest Promise=
=Episode 21=
(To: Shi Ying)
He said
he hopes Princess
can enjoy the worldly pleasures
and stop thinking
about what happened in the mountains.
(Great couple)
(To: Shi Ying)
Yan'er,
Qing Gang is exceptionally talented.
Although
you don't have romantic feelings
for each other now,
your relationship will naturally improve
if you spend more time together.
Yan'er,
even Jiuyi Mountain
has sent a congratulatory gift.
It proves that
your master recognizes Qing Gang.
That's right.
Your Lordship, Your Ladyship,
allow me to take my leave.
Divine envoy,
- this way, please.
- This way.
Your Lordship, Your Ladyship,
something bad has happened.
Princess took a horse
and left the residence.
What?
(Extreme Wind City)
Yuan,
don't follow me.
I want to be alone.
You knew Kongsang's swordsmanship?
And you're very skilled at it.
Who taught you?
If you come back with me,
I'll answer all of your questions.
Princess,
your Keeper Yuan is here.
You can tell me anything.
Didn't you want to leave too?
Are you leaving me too?
No.
I'll always stay by your side.
But
why did Master do that?
The Priest of Grand Preceptor
is a man of the Dao,
while you're destined
to experience worldly affairs,
including birth, aging, illness,
and death,
as well as marriage.
The marriage alliance between Azure Clan
and Crimson Clan is dictated by parents
and matchmakers.
Since the Priest of Grand Preceptor
can't stop it,
he can only offer his best wishes.
But
he can at least refrain
from writing any wedding blessings.
I didn't think he would do that.
I thought
he knew me.
Yuan, no matter what,
I'll definitely not marry Qing Gang.
I know
if I return now,
Father and Mother
will force me to comply.
Do you have any idea
where I can escape
from this trouble temporarily?
If you really don't want to go back,
I do have a place
where you can stay for several days.
Until you and His Lordship
have calmed down,
we can discuss things thoroughly.
How lovely.
Madam, have some water.
Thank you, miss.
Madam,
you've been living here
for a long time, haven't you?
It's been over two hundred years.
As you can see,
all of us here
are useless people
who can't make a living.
We're displaced from home.
We could only starve to death.
If it weren't for the kind person
who took us in,
we would have starved to death.
(It's been over two hundred years.)
(Yuan has always been cautious)
(and lived a stable life.)
(I didn't expect
he would go against Father)
(for the first time for me.)
(I wonder if he'll face any punishment.)
(Yuan has been gone for so long)
(and hasn't returned.)
(I wonder if something has happened.)
Keeper Yuan,
you've been at the Crimson Residence
for over two hundred years, right?
That's several times longer
than my lifespan.
No one knows the rules
in the royal residence better than you!
You even revised
most of them personally.
When others broke the rules,
you were the one to discipline
and regulate them.
I truly never imagined
that in the end,
it would be you who broke the rules!
Have you forgotten
what a grave offense it is
to secretly harbor a princess?
I admit my wrongdoing.
But Princess is unwilling to proceed
with this marriage.
She hopes Your Lordship won't force her.
You
With her picking and choosing
for so long,
her mother and I can't find
a more suitable candidate
than Qing Gang.
Do you really want to watch Yan'er
spend her remaining years in loneliness?
Don't rely on your status,
thinking you can go against your master.
Even if you've watched me grow up,
I can still punish you severely
if you don't disclose her whereabouts.
Your Lordship, please rest assured.
Princess is safe with me.
But until she willingly returns home,
I won't reveal her whereabouts.
I'm willing to accept
any punishment you give.
All right.
All right!
Someone!
Yes, Your Lordship.
Whip him forty times!
- Yes, Your Lordship!
- Yes, Your Lordship!
Yuan, you're finally back.
Princess.
Yuan!
How did you get injured like this?
Did Father send someone to punish you?
It's just some minor injuries.
Don't worry about it.
You must not blame His Lordship.
He's only anxious
because you didn't return.
It's my fault for implicating you.
You didn't cause me any trouble before.
But if you let tears
fall on my wounds now,
that would truly cause me pain.
Have you heard of rubbing salt
on a wound?
Yuan,
I'm not good at this.
If it hurts you,
please tell me.
It's all right.Thank you.
Yuan,
you promised you'll tell me
how you know swordsmanship.
Can you tell me now?
She taught me
swordsmanship.
She?
Was she your lover,
the one you mentioned to me
before?
So she was also your master.
Yuan, you've found a good master.
Actually, your master is doing it
for your sake.
You can't spend your whole life
cultivating on Jiuyi Mountain.
But he promised me before.
Deep down, you know
your parents wouldn't allow that.
If you are willing,
Qing Gang is not a bad choice.
I think
your master thinks the same too.
Actually, I know it in my heart.
If we talk about marriage,
Qing Gang is my best choice.
But if you were my master,
what would you do?
Would you do what he did?
Would you send seemingly polite
but actually distant wedding wishes?
No, you wouldn't.
You would come
to Extreme Wind City to find me,
persuade me and help me to understand.
If I really don't want to,
you would also find a way
to help me escape this marriage.
Maybe everyone
has different personalities,
and their ways of behaving also vary.
No.
It's because I hold
a different position in your hearts.
I used to think
that the relationship
between my master and me
was as close as ours,
where we could talk about anything.
But in Master's heart,
I'll always be an outsider.
Once I leave the sect,
I'll have no connection
with him anymore,
like strangers.
Actually, I have already figured it out.
I won't have any more illusions.
I wish my master a breakthrough
in Jiuyi Mountain as soon as possible.
It's good if you can think this way.
At least, it'll bring some relief
to your heart.
Yuan,
besides my father and mother,
you're the closest person to me
in this world.
I can only accompany you
and be your listener.
But your parents are genuinely
concerned about you.
Why don't you go
and have a talk with His Lordship
and calmly
express your thoughts?
Crimson King has arrived!
- Your Lordship.
- Your Lordship.
Special Envoy,
it must be a rough journey.
Thank you for your hard work.
The military funds are here.
Please check it, Your Lordship.
Open them.
Your Lordship, this
- What is
- This
Special Envoy,
is there some kind of mistakes?
Why are these chests empty?
The marriage alliance
between Azure and Crimson
has not been completed yet.
Of course,
there are no military funds
in the chests.
You sat there all day
feigning ignorance.
Are you making a fool of us?
My fellow soldiers
don't have a grain of rice to cook!
You're forcing us to revolt.
Am I right?
- That's right?
- Yes.
How dare you.
Are you threatening Jialan?
Enough!
Chi Song.
Yes, Your Lordship.
Return home.
Ask my wife to quickly send
the stored grain from the residence
to the military camp
to provide urgent relief.
Hurry.
Your Lordship,
Her Ladyship has already instructed us
to send the grain from home
to the military camp.
There are no more food reserves.
Special Envoy,
the stability of the military
is a major issue.
I ask that you
and Consort Qing release
the military funds as soon as possible.
Special Envoy,
take it as a favor I ask of you.
I've already said it.
If the marriage is not completed,
there will be no funds.
A military that can't even win a battle.
This flag is a total disgrace.
You
You
What are you trying to do?
Are you rebelling?
What are you doing?
Stop it this instant!
Your Lordship,
they're pushing us to our death!
This is a crime
that'll get the whole clan executed!
The whole clan will be executed?
Even if that happens,
we'll drag someone with us!
Stop it!
- Yan'er?
- Father.
Why didn't you tell me
that you bear such a heavy burden?
It's merely a marriage alliance
between the Azure and Crimson Clans.
Tell your master
that I accept it.
Yan'er!
Your Highness, this is
Open and see it.
This hairpin
is specially made
according to the silver hairpin
given to me
when His Majesty made me a consort.
Do you like it?
Your Highness,
this hairpin is indeed delicate
and exquisite.
You're a clever person.
You should know what's on my mind.
Actually,
it doesn't matter
if it's the primary
or secondary consort.
What do you think?
My only wish
is to serve you.
I don't have other thoughts.
I also don't care
about primary or secondary consort.
Your Highness,
General Qing Gang has arrived.
Since Your Highness
has other engagements,
I shall take my leave.
You can stay.
Let him come in.
Yes, Your Highness.
Greetings, Your Highness.
I already know
about Zhu Yan refusing the marriage.
But you don't have to worry,
General Qing Gang.
Crimson King
will comply sooner or later.
Your Highness,
I came
to ask that you retract the edict.
I'm not willing to marry
the Princess of Crimson Clan.
I thought
you get along with Zhu Yan.
Why aren't you willing to marry her?
I do have a good relationship
with Princess Zhu Yan.
But it's not a romantic one.
She's not the one I love.
I'm willing to fight for the Azure Clan.
But when it comes to marriage,
I only want to be with the one I love
and grow old together with her.
Xuelu, did you hear that?
General Qing Gang
has someone he loves.
Then I would like to know
who's the woman you love.
My feelings were not reciprocated.
The person I love
has no feelings for me.
She remains firm
in her aspirations.
I can't change
her mind.
I only hope she can fulfill her wishes.
But I'm unwilling to give up feelings.
I'm willing to remain unmarried for life,
lonely until old age.
How dare you!
What are you saying?
Aren't you afraid
that I'll strip you of your position
as the Shadow Warrior General?
I'm willing to accept the punishment.
You
Your Highness, don't be upset.
Don't let this matter
affect your health.
General Qing,
you're truly foolish.
I've heard that many young talents
in the Six Ministries
are envious of your position
as the Shadow Warrior General.
It's because of your bravery
and martial arts skills,
the loyalty of the Shadow Warriors,
and the protection of Consort Qing
and the Azure Clan
that they haven't found a chance
to seize the opportunity.
But now,
because of your momentary hesitation,
you're giving up everything.
Won't it give
those ambitious individuals
in the Six Ministries a chance?
By then,
you'll deeply regret it.
However,
please don't blame Qing Gang,
Your Highness.
In my humble opinion,
General Qing can tell
between right and wrong
and is a reasonable person.
But that Princess Zhu Yan
of Extreme Wind City
has always been arrogant
and contemptuous of others.
She's someone hard to deal with.
She was the one
who refused this marriage.
So she got General Qing Gang
to cover for her.
This matter has nothing to do
with Princess Zhu Yan.
I was the one
The Special Envoy requests an audience.
Greetings, Your Highness.
I have an urgent matter to report.
What is it?
What?
Zhu Yan has accepted
the marriage proposal.
(Desirable marriage and great couple)
I did what you want.
Now,
I'm marrying Qing Gang.
All right.
Everything is finally over.
Wishing Tree,
what happened to you?
What's going on?
Why can't I go in anymore?
Yes.
Without the support
of the High Priest's power,
Yan'er can no longer enter the barrier
nor see me.
Why won't you let me in?
Yan'er,
you're still as foolish.
Wishing Tree!
Stop wasting your efforts.
Just great.
Master sent me his wedding wishes.
Now this place
won't even let me in anymore.
Master.
Master!
I'm getting married.
Can you hear me?
Your only disciple
is marrying someone.
You can never see me anymore.
I know that.
Once you leave,
you'll never come back anymore.
Master,
why won't you let me in?
All right, then.
Since you sent me your wedding wishes,
why don't you come
and attend the wedding reception?
I'll send you the wedding invitation.
I'll invite you! I'll just invite you!
Master.
Master.
Master,
do you really want me
to marry someone else?
Do you really
not want to see me again?
Do you really
not care about me one bit?
Master.
In your heart,
I'll always be an outsider.
How could I possibly
You're the person I care about the most
in this mortal world.
But
But I can't keep you by my side.
It'll only bring trouble to you
and your people.
But Master,
I truly worry about you.
When you were the Crown Prince,
you were all alone.
When you're
the Priest of Grand Preceptor now,
you're still alone.
No matter what happens,
you can only face it alone.
Master.
From now on,
I can no longer stay by your side.
When you're alone,
remember to smile often, be happy.
I ask the same of you.
Please don't worry
about your master who always hurt you.
Master
♪It's your sacred promise♪♪
♪Cultivating amidst the fleeting time
of this mortal world♪
♪To be as one, inseparable,
like a shadow in rhyme♪
♪Grant me a lifetime
of enchanting sights♪
♪I defy fate, turning it around♪
Wishing Tree.
Sure enough,
these flowers won't bloom
until the day Master and I grow old.
It's better to bid farewell in advance.
Farewell,
Wishing Tree.
♪Rip off the seal of destiny♪
♪Seared into the bones♪
♪That creates a gentle ripple♪
♪Fireworks dancing,
illuminating the sky and earth♪
♪Love resides in the depths of emotions♪
♪Memories of meeting you♪
♪Is the most beautiful verse♪
♪Cultivating amidst the fleeting time
of this mortal world♪
♪To be as one, inseparable,
like a shadow in rhyme♪
♪Grant me a lifetime
of enchanting sights♪
♪I defy fate, turning it around♪
♪Fearless of heavenly decree♪
♪Like our initial encounter
etched deep within my heart♪
♪Chasing your presence♪
♪To follow you closely♪
♪It is the courage
that blooms for you, profound♪
♪Unafraid of the destined trials♪
♪I only wish to make a vow with you♪
Yan'er,
farewell.
♪Our encounter
etched deep within my heart♪
Ying,
I managed to find out some information.
The Ice Clan people
are very elusive and mysterious
in their actions.
If they disguise themselves
as Kongsang people,
it would be difficult to identify them.
The birds
have only seen their traces
near Xifeng County, Songzhou,
and nearby Riyue Lake in Western Huang.
Songzhou is the territory
of the Azure Clan
and is the closest port
to the northern border.
It should be the place
where the Ice Clan will land.
I'll ask the High Priest
to send a letter to Jialan
to strengthen its defenses,
to prevent more Ice Clan people
from infiltrating Kongsang.
But the one
we're looking for shouldn't be there.
Let's go.
We will set off for Xifeng County
right away.
In my opinion,
why don't
we first investigate the Western Huang
and pass through the Extreme Wind City,
which is on the way to Riyue Lake?
While at it,
we can also check on Yan'er
I mean, children often go missing
nearby Riyue Lake.
You should be able to distinguish
what matters more.
Then we'll go around Extreme Wind City.
Don't interfere in her life.
Well, it all comes down to where I fly
when the time comes.
Princess,
for you to agree
to the marriage alliance
means you've grown up.
Actually, it's not that you need me.
It was me who's still worried about you.
Seeing that you've found
a good husband
and knowing that you're truly happy.
It is considered accountable
to both others and myself.
It isn't like that, Yuan.
You've done so much for me.
I wish
to do something for you too.
Princess,
what are you doing?
Yuan,
it has been many years
since you last met the person you loved.
I previously learned
the technique of Paper Crane Seeker.
As long as you tell me her name,
the paper crane
can find her whereabouts.
She was with me
during my most painful times.
Only she understood my worries.
She accompanied me
through the toughest moments.
I do think of her every day.
But she was a Kongsang woman
who passed away many years ago.
I'm sorry, Yuan.
I've brought up
your painful memories again.
It has been two hundred years.
I've bid farewell to too many people.
I have long grown indifferent
to parting in life and death.
Thank you for concerning about me.
How about you teach me
the technique transforming paper cranes?
After we Merfolk pass away,
our souls will return to the Biluo Sea.
I want to transform some paper cranes
and let them fly to the Biluo Sea
to find my old acquaintances.
It would be some kind of comfort, I guess.
All right.
I hope Yuan's acquaintances
can rest in peace.
(Yao Yi,)
(did you see the paper cranes
in the sky?)
(We had agreed to meet)
(in the next life.)
(But it's only been two hundred years,)
(and I'm constantly thinking
about someone else.)
(Forgive me.)
(What should I do)
(to make Yuan feel better?)
Oh, Yuan.
You always carry this thing with you.
Is it
something she gave you too?
Yes.
This is my most precious possession.
(Perhaps)
(only by letting him meet)
(the one he loves in his heart)
(can he find comfort.)
"Yesterday's thoughts
are realized today.
The previous owner of this object
returns to the world."
Transform!
How come there's no change at all?
I forgot.
This illusion can only be seen by Yuan,
no one else.
I hope Yuan can feel some comfort
after seeing this girl.
Where did I drop it?
Yuan.
You are
I've returned.
You
Yuan.
I have truly returned.
It can't be
It can't be you.
Am I dreaming?
I saw the paper crane
you wrote for me.
So I came back to find you.
(Don't tell me it was the pearl)
(that brought Yao Yi back.)
Yuan,
why do you look worried?
Tell me.
Let me share the burden with you.
Yao Yi.
(It seems the spell really worked.)
Even in dreams,
are you not willing
to let me see your face again?
Even so,
I would rather never wake up.
Chi Yuan!
What an outrageous behavior!
- That's right.
- What is this?
What are you doing?
Father!
I
Princess?
Yuan.
How dare you dishonor the Princess!
Father,
it's not Yuan's fault.
It was my fault alone!
♪How fateful was our encounter♪
♪How tragic, destined by fate's decree♪
♪How fragile,
like glass and snow's embrace♪
♪Love and hate entwined,
indistinguishable♪
♪How prophetic, a single word spoken♪
♪How transient,
the rise and fall of destiny♪
♪How balanced,
each sip and bite, no debts owed♪
♪Tears well in eyes
with jade-like brows♪
♪The drop of blood in your heart♪
♪Has dried into a lock that binds me♪
♪Securing my path,
thousands of miles long♪
♪Never apart from you♪
♪The drop of blood in your heart♪
♪Has dried into a lock that binds me♪
♪Even if our hearts
and guts are torn apart♪
♪Our gazes forever intertwined♪
♪The drop of blood in your heart♪
♪Has dried into a lock that binds me♪
♪Securing my path,
thousands of miles long♪
♪Never apart from your side♪
♪The drop of blood in your heart♪
♪Has dried into a lock that binds me♪
♪Even if our hearts
and guts are torn apart♪
♪Our gazes forever intertwined♪
♪How fateful was our encounter♪
♪How tragic, destined by fate's decree♪