Love of Nirvana (2024) s01e30 Episode Script

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♪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 30=
I have arranged a place for you.
Just stay here without worry.
Miss Jiang,
you should thank His Majesty quickly.
Your Majesty, I
I had a close relationship
with your father,
so I will make up all the grievances
you suffered over the years to you.
Are you worried that your master
won't be able to let you go?
I will go and talk to her myself.
Thank you for your kindness,
Your Majesty.
Master is indeed reluctant
to let me go,
even I feel reluctant myself,
but prolonged pain is worse.
Since I have decided
to join the palace
to repay your kindness,
Your Majesty.
I must maintain
a sense of propriety with the past.
Your Majesty,
please keep my master outside the palace
so I can avoid meeting her every day
and feel embarrassed.
Wei Zhao,
take good care of her master
on my behalf outside the palace.
Do not be negligent.
Yes, Your Majesty.
You must be tired.
Follow Chief Steward Tao and go rest.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Miss Jiang, this way please.
Do you have something on your mind?
I did not catch Lu Yu.
I have let you down, Your Majesty.
You rescued Prince Qi's daughter.
This in itself is a great achievement.
My duty as a minister
is to share your concerns, Your Majesty.
You and Prince Qi
have a strong brotherhood,
but I thought
this matter was too suspicious.
Prince Qi passed away
many years ago,
so why has a daughter
suddenly appeared now?
I think
regarding this matter,
a thorough investigation is required.
I understand what you mean.
Your Majesty,
Lord Pei seeks to meet.
I pay my respects to you, Your Majesty.
What brings you here?
I heard that Jiang Ci
had entered the palace.
Your Majesty, please allow me
to see her.
There's no need to be so anxious.
Your Majesty, you are kind.
Although you recognized
the handwriting of Prince Qi
and determined that the letter
is not forged,
human minds are unpredictable.
Lu Yu is cunning.
Perhaps for rebellion,
he chose a random girl
just to fool you.
I still think
this matter should be
thoroughly investigated.
Do you mean
we should take him to Light Bureau
for investigation?
I am willing to share your burden,
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty,
Prince Qi passed away young,
and you lost your best friend.
Now that you have found
the bloodline of Prince Qi,
there are even handwritten letters
as evidence,
I recommend
Prince Qi's daughter be kept
in the palace and treated favorably.
This will demonstrate your
benevolence in promoting family harmony
and fostering goodwill within the clan.
Shaojun only thinks of the best
in everything.
But we are not on the same page.
Your Majesty,
if we keep people involved
with Lu Yu in the palace,
we will certainly face criticism.
Prince Qi passed away early,
how could I just
leave his orphan alone without a care?
I saw her face,
there is resemblance to Prince Qi.
She seemed sincere
when she read the letter.
She doesn't seem like an actress.
I believe
she is the daughter of Prince Qi.
I will choose an auspicious day
to make her a princess.
Your Majesty is wise.
(Yuchun Pavilion, Palace, Qingkang)
(Minxiu Hall)
Miss Jiang.
(Yuchun Pavilion, Palace, Qingkang)
Miss Jiang,
His Majesty, understanding that you are
newly entered into the palace,
has specially allowed me to select
some clever and obedient ones for you.
If you have any instructions,
you may just call them.
(Minxiu Hall)
Greetings, Miss Jiang.
Greetings, Miss Jiang.
No need to be courteous.
Miss Jiang,
the etiquette between master and servant
in this palace must not be broken.
All of you will be serving
as servants in Yuchun Pavilion
from now on.
Serve Miss Jiang well,
do you understand?
Yes.
You may rise.
Miss Jiang,
(Liu Cui, Maid, Qingkang)
I'm Liu Cui.
(Liu Cui, Maid, Qingkang)
I will serve you from now on.
Sir, I placed the money here.
Sure.
Take care.
Your Lordship!
Have a seat.
I'll have a bowl of noodles.
No problem.
You may sit.
Wait a moment.
Sure.
Your noodles, Your Lordship.
Sir,
next time I bring someone
to have noodles.
I kindly ask you to cook
with special care
so she can truly enjoy
your culinary skills.
No problem, Your Lordship.
Please enjoy.
Thank you.
No problem.
Your Majesty,
reliable servants have been assigned
to Yuchun Pavilion.
Instructed them
to serve Miss Jiang well
and not be negligent.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Don't worry.
According to the current situation,
His Majesty is not treating
Miss Jiang foully,
and he even wants
to make her a princess.
His Majesty keeps Jiang Ci in the palace
to show his care,
but he's actually monitoring her.
Rearrange the patrol route
and discreetly set up
several patrol points
around Yuchun Pavilion.
His Majesty often mentions Prince Qi,
they seem to share a deep connection.
Would he put Prince Qi under
house arrest
as what the Yans said?
If what the Yans said is true,
the reason His Majesty
interrupted Prince Qi's case
must have some unspoken truth behind it.
We need to be more cautious
in our investigation.
Send a message to Mr. Ping
to get Shadow Sect to put in
even more attention
and to always be prepared.
Yes.
(Lord of Jianding's Residence)
Lord of Jianding
has stabilized internal chaos
and promoted military reforms.
Madam Rongguo must have
taught him very well.
I am just a mere woman.
What I care most about is
the blessings of my family.
Lord Hou is in his prime
and he made another
great achievement this time.
Why worry about
a good match for him?
A beautiful marriage
emphasizes the importance of
matching social status.
These are his birth date
and ancestral place of origin.
Chancellor Dong, please discuss this
with Second Young Lady.
I have troubled you for quite a while
at your residence today.
I should make my move.
Thank you for taking the time for this.
-Goodbye.
-This way, please.
Here.
Chancellor Dong.
A distinguished guest came to our house,
why didn't you say a word?
You are occupied with work,
how can I tell you everything in detail?
Including marriage?
Second Young Lady Dong is chaste,
virtuous, and gentle.
She will be a good match.
If one day in the future,
you truly become a virtuous ruler,
you can win back the hearts
of the top clans.
This is never what I want.
This marriage
will only benefit you.
Can't you understand?
If I can give you what you want
in another way?
Jiang Ci
is the daughter of Prince Qi.
Daughter of Prince Qi?
His Majesty attaches great importance
to the bloodline of Prince Qi.
Jiang Ci has not returned
to the capital yet,
but she is given
a residence in the palace.
She will soon
become a princess.
Since you have the request,
you will naturally understand
which of Dong family or the royal family
would be more helpful.
Jiang Ci
is what I want in my life.
Lord Pei seems determined
to marry Jiang Ci.
Madam,
are you going to let him?
Yan still doesn't quite understand
His Majesty.
I didn't expect
that Jiang Ci is
the daughter of Prince Qi.
Mr. Cui, it is difficult
to get you to paint.
I am really blessed to have this.
I will certainly help to find
a good buyer for this painting.
I paint as I please.
You can
sell paintings as you please, too.
Sir, please wait.
Can you show me the painting?
Thank you.
Jin Xin.
Here.
Miss, are you buying it just like that?
I buy paintings as I please.
Please do not judge me.
Thank you.
Come and take a look.
Sachets for sale.
Come and take a look.
(Jixian Study)
Excuse me,
I have embarrassed myself.
Mr. Cui?
Mr. Cui,
it's good that you are still here.
Your painting
has been purchased by a lady
for a good price.
The lady is here.
All these are yours.
I shall take my leave.
It turns out that the paintings
were all yours.
Have you bought my paintings before?
Yes.
I am ashamed.
It is an honor for me
to receive your favor.
You may take
this painting as a gift from me.
Gold cannot buy
what one truly cherishes.
Your painting is worth the price.
Since you like it,
I will not refuse.
If you intend to buy paintings
in the future,
I am willing to paint and give it
to someone who appreciates the painting.
I will not decline any longer.
You are truly graceful and perceptive.
May I ask for your name?
My surname is Dong.
Greetings, Miss Dong.
(Yizhou Guide)
Do you also like to read guides?
I have long heard that Yizhou
has beautiful scenery.
Every single step there
is legendary.
You are right.
Although it is just
a few fleeting glimpses,
it is incredibly beautiful.
Have you been to Yizhou before?
I would love to see it with my own eyes.
How difficult would that be?
Please come with me.
(Jixian Study)
This is for someone
who appreciates paintings.
This is gorgeous.
Xie Che wants to make Ci a princess?
If His Majesty intends to do that,
I don't think Jiang Ci would be
in danger for the time being.
I have ordered men
to guard her discreetly.
By making Ci a princess,
he gets to keep her in the palace.
What is going to happen to her?
I will protect her with all my ability.
Don't try to get too involved with her.
You two have a complicated relationship,
sticking together
will only hurt both of you.
My father did not kill Prince Qi,
he died fighting for Yueluo.
My mother died at the hands
of Zhenyuan Army.
My sister and I were expelled
by our tribe
and we have remained our identities
anonymous so far.
Tell me,
what glory did my father get
in exchange?
His Majesty wants
to make Jiang Ci a princess now.
He seems calm on the surface,
but what is his actual intention
behind this?
We have no idea at all.
Only by understanding
the whole incident,
only then can we give Jiang Ci
her freedom back as soon as possible.
If you keep your bias,
how can we continue with
the investigation?
What else do you want to know?
Tell me,
His Majesty is related to
the previous Prince Qi case.
Tell me everything
about the day you met my sister.
Xiao Yujia.
Who are you?
Don't you remember me?
When Prince Qi was invited to Yueluo
for peace talk years ago,
Xiao Haitian waited
under the city gate with you.
Are you Prince Qi's servant?
What are you doing here?
I should be asking that.
How did you become
an Imperial Consort of Liang State?
Or are you saying
that the death of Prince Qi
was a bargaining chip for your father
to betray his friends for personal gain?
What are you talking about?
Stop pretending to be innocent.
When Prince Qi was under house arrest,
he was worried about not being able to
facilitate the peace talk.
But your father just
turned around
and found a new supporter.
He even found wealth and status
for his daughter.
No wonder Xie Che asked you
to worship Prince Qi on his behalf.
It was he who instructed your father
to kill Prince Qi.
Are you not afraid
that your unborn child
will get punished?
Shut your mouth!
There is an assassin!
Let Consort Wei go.
Xie Che,
do you not care about your child?
Stop right there.
If anyone takes a step forward,
I will kill her.
It was exactly what you did
that caused my sister
to die in childbirth.
You keep saying
that my father is a murderer,
how about my sister's death?
No way.
I just held her hostage that day,
I did not cause any harm to her.
She was perfectly fine
in Xie Che's arms when I left.
Xie Che is cruel and ruthless.
He sent Internal Affairs Bureau to
discreetly hunt me down for 20 years.
He cannot escape responsibility
for Prince Qi's death,
so why would he be kind to Ci?
That is why
Ci must not stay in the palace.
This is what you should be
thinking about right now.
If you are actually concerned for her,
you better stay.
This way, I can still protect you.
About what you said,
I will investigate it myself.
My Lord,
how are you?
Order our men to take
good care of Yan Shuangqiao.
Yes, My Lord.
Go check out
all records of my sister's death,
do not miss any aspect.
Is there something fishy
about her death?
It is probably not an accident.
It could also be related
to Prince Qi's case.
What she said needs to be
verified by multiple parties.
Go check with Internal Affairs Bureau
if they have been hunting her discreetly
in the past few years.
She is the assassin
who kidnapped Prince Qi,
so it makes sense for her
to be wanted for murder.
However, if there are no intentions,
why would they operate discreetly
for many years?
Could it be
to kill and silence witnesses?
The award ceremony is tomorrow,
we can probably test
His Majesty's attitude
towards Yueluo.
Yes, My Lord.
We are quelling
the rebellion of Lu's traitors.
All ministers who have rendered
meritorious service
shall each be rewarded accordingly.
Pei Yan, please step forward
to receive conferment.
Pei Yan, Lord of Jianding,
protected the nation with merit and
conducted military maneuvers
with divine skill.
Now, he is conferred the title of
Lord of Loyalty and Bravery.
The fiefdom shall be extended westward
by two townships,
Changfeng Guards will
be expanded by 100 men
to safeguard the imperial city,
ensuring the stability
of the great Liang State.
I, Pei Yan,
receive the decree with gratitude.
Wei Zhao, please step forward
to receive conferment.
Wei Zhao, the Commander of
Light Bureau
saw through Lu's treasonous plot.
Due to his long-standing loyalty
and integrity,
with a demeanor like that of
a dragon and a phoenix,
he is now granted
an elevation of one rank
in salary and status,
along with ten thousand taels
of gold and silver,
a thousand acres of fertile land,
and 100 servants.
I, Wei Zhao,
receive the decree with gratitude.
Chun Yuli,
please step forward
to receive conferment.
Chun Yuli, military strategist
and sacrificial wine master,
with sufficient strategy,
courage, and wisdom,
bravely presented Tiger Talisman
to recover an army of 50,000.
He is now conferred the title of
Military Strategist and Middle General,
the 50,000 Zhenyuan Army
will be placed under his command
to garrison Liang State.
I, Chun Yuli,
receive the decree with gratitude.
By employing both civil
and military means
to inspire the ministers,
the foundation will be solidified,
sources purified,
and the nation's prosperity
will endure for a long time.
How commendable.
Your Majesty is wise,
may the great Liang State
flourish forever.
Congratulations, Lord Wei.
Congratulations, Lord Wei.
Congratulations, Lord Wei.
My Lord.
There is no reward from Yueluo at all.
Not even a word is mentioned.
How could this be?
That's because Yueluo
is also charged with
the murder of Prince Qi.
What's the issue?
Are you not satisfied with the reward?
Your Majesty trusts me enough
to entrust me with big responsibilities,
that is already the greatest reward.
However,
Yueluo's credit
in the rebellion this time
can't be ignored.
I know what you're thinking,
I have already rewarded 1,000
cattle and sheep
and a thousand taels of
gold and silver to Yueluo.
I already got Liangzhou to send it over.
Your Majesty is wise.
Your Majesty,
I have something else to ask of you.
Tell me.
I boldly request
you to grant a marriage.
You just established a career, and
you're thinking of starting a family?
I am fond of Jiang Ci,
I am willing to use all my rewards
in exchange for the marriage.
Good match is destined.
Rewards are only based on merit.
I understand your thoughts,
however,
Jiang Ci has been living outside
for many years
and she has suffered a lot.
After many twists and turns,
she came back to me.
I must
choose
a good son-in-law who is willing to
devote everything to her.
What can you sacrifice for her?
Relying on your heavenly virtue,
I will be very devoted
to making sure Jiang Ci lives
without any worries
while I protect the great Liang State
so it endures for hundreds of years.
I understand.
Let's discuss it
after the grant ceremony.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Youth
causes people to lose composure.
Lord of Jianding has always been
deeply devoted
to Miss Jiang.
In my opinion,
Wei Zhao also favors Jiang Ci.
Let Wei Zhao handle the grant ceremony.
Yes, Your Majesty.
By the way, send someone
to teach Jiang Ci
etiquette in the palace
so she won't be a laughingstock.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty,
I remember
Commander Wei
once questioned Miss Jiang's identity.
His words
can't compare to the look in his eyes.
Even heroes struggle when
confronted by beauty.
Let the young people act freely.
Is there any joyful news today,
Your Lordship?
Ci is coming back soon.
Is His Majesty going to grant
a marriage to you?
It'll be just around the corner.
Ziming,
are you not going to congratulate me?
Your Lordship, if you establish a family
I will naturally be happy for you.
However, have you ever asked
Ci's opinion?
Her temperament makes her unfit
to stay in the palace.
I can only protect her well
with her by my side.
I'm just worried that both the palace
and your residence
are the same in her eyes.
By the way, Ziming,
(Good Inspires Improvement)
Help me prepare a nice gift.
I have been quite rude this time.
I have to comfort Chancellor Dong.
Your Lordship
Prepare two calligraphy paintings.
I shouldn't forget
Second Young Lady Dong.
I'm late.
Chancellor Dong is busy
with official duties,
I should be waiting for you here.
Please.
Sure.
I have already received your intentions,
Lord Pei.
If you have something to say, you may.
I will be direct, then.
I would like to
discuss the marriage contract
between my family and yours again.
Lord Pei,
is Madam Rongguo aware
of your visit today?
I will explain everything to her soon.
The reason I invited you here today
is to
ask for forgiveness.
Pei Yan,
my family
will not necessarily force you
to marry my daughter,
it was your esteemed family
who has urged it,
and that is why I considered it.
What do you intend to do with
my family's reputation
with your action today?
Second Young Lady Dong
has a good heart and character.
I'm just not blessed enough
to marry her.
I will never
reveal even a fraction of this outside.
No matter what you tell others
in the future,
I will never say a word about it.
To tell you the truth,
I've already requested
a marriage from His Majesty.
I am going to marry
the daughter of Prince Qi soon.
No wonder you want to cancel
the engagement.
It turns out you've sought
a higher branch
and you want to be
a part of the royal relatives.
Me and the princess have had
a relationship for a long time.
If I marry Second Young Lady Dong,
that would be an insult to her.
Regardless of who she marries,
you will always be the minister.
Wearing purple and embracing yellow,
you hold great power.
From today onward,
if there is any way that I can help you,
I will definitely give my all.
Besides, if I
really get married to your daughter,
between the noble families,
the unity of civil and military affairs
makes the Emperor's heart
difficult to gauge,
you definitely understand
His Majesty's temper
better than I do.
You are the father-in-law
of the Crown Prince,
His Highness
is also the princess's cousin.
If we talk about it
how are we
not soon-to-be relatives?
Now that the princess
is deeply favored by His Majesty
and we are both officials in the court,
there are still
many areas where we can
support each other in the future.
Forget it.
Fate is destined.
Since you and Juan
are not destined to be together,
there's no point
in forcing the marriage.
As a father,
I should also think for
my daughter's happiness.
I deeply respect
your loving heart as a father,
Chancellor Dong.
Lord Pei, you are young and promising,
while His Majesty treats
the princess well,
I also need to
rely on Lord Pei to some extent someday.
Chancellor Dong, you are joking.
Chancellor Dong, please.
The weather is nice today.
Mr. Zhang.
Lord Pei.
Second Young Lady.
It seems that you and my father
have reached an agreement.
I was about to pay a visit
to your place
to apologize to you.
You have ended something
that I didn't want for me.
It is me who should
thank you, Your Lordship.
Second Young Lady Dong,
you are gentle and virtuous.
You will surely find a good man.
I wish you well, too.
Miss Jiang.
Thank you.
His Majesty is about to
make you a princess.
You should take care of your health
to receive his grace.
Where did you hear that?
His Majesty is virtuous,
the ceremony will be held soon.
You should rest early.
(He wants to trap me in the palace.)
(I can't just sit and wait.)
(I'll get familiar with the terrain)
(and environment
of the palace first)
(so I can escape easily.)
Your Lordship.
Ci.
Where have you been?
I went for a walk.
What brings you here?
I'm here to see you.
Have you adapted to
life in the palace?
Your Lordship, you may come inside.
Ci,
I will definitely not
allow you to suffer anymore.
I just went out for a walk.
You're being too serious.
I have proposed marriage
from His Majesty.
I never wanted
to get married to you.
I will protect you.
You no longer need to be bothered
with trivial matters anymore.
I will provide you
with the life you desire.
The life I desire
will not be in Qingkang
or Pei's Residence.
Is it in Wei's Residence
or Yueluo?
Why must I be trapped by you two?
I know you don't like
the strictness of the palace.
If you marry me,
I will take you away from here
in a rightful and proper manner.
Your master, too.
She is now in the hands of Wei Zhao
but he
has too many reasons
that he cannot control.
I am the only one
who can save you and your master.
Your Lordship, are you trying to exchange
conditions for my marriage contract?
As long as I can protect you,
even if I have to trade everything,
it's all worth it.
Lord Pei, why are you doing this?
My heart is not like a stone,
it cannot be easily swayed.
I will wait for your willingness.
I will find a way to save your master.
(Lord of Jianding's Residence)
I told Chancellor Dong
to call the marriage off,
I also asked His Majesty
to grant a marriage.
How could you do
such a rebellious thing behind my back?
She was just a maid.
If you really want to marry her,
you can just get her as a concubine,
but now she wears the title
of a princess for nothing.
She has no status or power.
Are you stupid?
If you know that marriage is a big deal,
why are you using me
to this extent?
Every step I make in the court
is all for the Pei family.
Isn't that enough?
No.
Every battle I had
on the battlefield
was also for the Pei family's sake.
No!
How else do you want from me?
I already told you
I want you to be more than just
a great minister,
I want you to go all the way to the top!
You should give everything up
and get everything you deserve!
Jiang Ci is the exception.
She only has value
in finding Yan Shuangqiao.
Not everyone bets on marriages
like you do.
Yan Shuangqiao
is already in the hands of Wei Zhao.
I will no longer do everything
as you wish anymore.
I'd like to see how you get
what you want.
The princess is noble,
there's no need to be so extreme
in teaching etiquette.
Lord Commander,
I am here on His Majesty's order.
The princess has not yet
learned etiquette,
so I dare not slack off.
I am also following
His Majesty's orders,
I'm here to give a gift to the princess.
According to your opinion,
should you come first
or me?
Please pardon me.
Your Lordship, please.
Yifei.
Yes.
Send her to have tea and rest.
Place the gifts well.
Get some rest.
Have some snacks.
How is Master now?
She is safe for now.
Please take good care
of my master.
Don't waste it.
What are you doing?
Miss,
when can I leave the palace
after becoming a princess?
A Moving Badge is required
to leave the palace.
I probably knelt for far too long
and injured my knees.
Let me check it out.
What's there to see?
Anyway,
I'll have to follow etiquette
every day.
My knees are going to suffer.
Ever since I stayed
in Yuchun Pavilion,
I don't even know whose spies
are around me.
I have to follow etiquette
and abide by all the rules every day.
Even servants around here
can go to a temple fair,
how about me?
I can only be trapped here.
I'm afraid I won't be ever free again.
If you want to leave the palace,
you can just tell me directly.
Why must you steal my badge?
Tonight,
I'll take you out of the palace,
but only for one night.
You must follow me the whole time.
Where are you taking me?
Somewhere to relax.
You clearly know
what my conflict is about.
We agreed to just follow me.
Stop the carriage.
Our commander is busy returning home.
Greetings, Commander.
Enough?
Pardon me.
Please, Your Lordship.
♪The slanting sunray refuses to leave♪
♪The moon is fading off♪
♪Frost on the sword, string of the bow♪
♪Bond people together♪
♪The wind 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♪