Love of Nirvana (2024) s01e36 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 36=
Princess Yong'an,
do you plead guilty
of poisoning His Majesty
at the family banquet?
I do not.
I have never poisoned anyone.
This is a setup.
Do you have evidence?
I found oleander poison
in the Ginkgo Hibiscus Soup you served.
What more evidence do you need?
Official Yu,
when and where do you think
I poisoned the soup?
How long does it take
for oleander poison to take effect
after eating it?
Could it be someone else
who poisoned His Majesty through me?
You haven't looked into all of this,
yet you claimed I used poison.
Official Yu,
aside from me,
have you ever investigated
other suspects?
I remember that on the day
you led the Imperial Court of Judicial
to inspect the scene,
you only tested the food containers
and nothing else.
Why are you so sure
the poison was in the food?
Did you overlook other items,
or did you ignore them on purpose?
Jiang Ci, you
Official Yu, calm down.
Princess Yong'an
raises a fair point.
Everyone,
the Censorate
has found two new pieces of evidence.
Both suggest
that this case is elusive
and suspicious.
The culprit could be someone else.
Come. Bring the evidence.
This is the first evidence of evidence.
A few days ago,
the Crown Princess was also poisoned
by Oleander in the Eastern Palace.
After investigating,
the poison was found attached
to pine and bamboo leaves
as well as plum petals in the washbasin.
These leaves
were specially prepared for His Majesty
on the day of the family banquet
by the Eastern Palace.
Your Highness,
please explain.
The Eastern Palace is responsible
for hosting the family banquet.
I specially plucked petals and leaves
and soak in the water.
If Father was poisoned
by the hand-washing herbs,
I would've been poisoned beforehand.
As for the Crown Princess
being implicated,
I suspect this may be someone's slander.
Is it slander,
or is it your retribution?
Hand washing is only a common practice.
Why did you give Father
the pine, bamboo, and plum?
And why did you serve pastries
that required Father to eat
with his bare hands?
The pastries were clean.
Official Yu,
why did you only test the food?
That explains
why the culprit couldn't be found.
If I were the murderer,
why didn't I discard the poisonous herbs
instead of leaving them to harm others?
Someone must've targeted
the Eastern Palace
and secretly swapped the pine, bamboo,
and plum with poisonous weeds.
Official Yin,
what's the second piece of evidence?
The second piece of evidence is
the Goose Slicing Knife,
stained with Oleander.
It was recently found
in an ash pit
near Prince Zhuang's Residence.
Your Highness,
please explain.
I brought
this knife to the family banquet.
I have no idea
why it was found in an ash put.
Perhaps someone intended
to destroy the evidence.
If this knife were the murderer's tool,
I could've cleaned the poison off.
Why hide it
and draw attention instead?
Besides,
why was this knife poisoned
right after
the poisonous herbs were discovered
by the Eastern Palace?
Is someone trying
to divert attention
and pin the blame on me?
Since everyone has suspicions,
why did you insist I was the culprit,
Official Yu?
If you had investigated
earlier and more thoroughly,
you wouldn't have only
found poison in my soup,
and I wouldn't be imprisoned.
Yong'an, don't worry.
The situation is clearer now.
Apparently, someone
is trying to frame you.
I will uncover the truth
and clear your name.
I'm new to the palace
and have no grudges against anyone.
Rumors about my father
have been spreading among the people.
I suspect this could be part
of someone's long-planned scheme.
I hope you will
investigate this thoroughly, Officials.
I have heard
the rumors.
With Father's accident,
the greatest benefactor
is obvious.
Even if Father is fortunate enough
to recover,
someone
could still frame Prince Qi's daughter
to suppress the rumors
and curry favor with Father.
The one who secretly stirs up chaos
and spreads these rumors
to drive a wedge between Father and me,
you know who that is.
Sanguan,
your greed
has led you to disregard ethics and laws
and commit a grave mistake.
Well,
since you insist
on putting the blame on me,
let's debate
who the disloyal and ungrateful
person is.
His Majesty has arrived.
- Greetings, Your Majesty.
- Greetings, Father.
Rise.
- Thank you, Father.
- Thank you, Your Majesty.
Father, when did you wake up?
Are you feeling better?
Father.
Father, you have a vast fortune.
It's a blessing
for the country and the people.
The case can be closed.
I already know who poisoned me.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Bring the criminal in.
Greetings,
Your Majesty.
Zizhu,
how long have you been with me?
Your Majesty,
this year
is the fortieth year.
How have I treated you
in these forty years?
I'm greatly indebted
to you.
Even if I serve you
for another forty years,
it's not enough to repay your kindness,
even in the slightest.
Now,
Yu was used by Wei Zhao.
I can't stand by and watch my son
fall into the abyss.
You have been with me for years.
You witness
how the imperial power struggle
has wavered the stability
of the imperial court.
Zizhu,
take the fall.
This is not only for my sake
but also for the country
and the people.
I'm willing
to do anything for you.
Your Majesty,
please be rest assured.
I know what to do.
I will not step into Qingkang
for the rest of my life
and will never mention
anything about the palace
to anyone.
Chief Steward Tao, you!
You have been serving His Majesty
for years.
Why did you poison His Majesty?
I didn't mean
to murder His Majesty.
I just want to help him
to get rid of Jiang Ci.
Why would you do that?
Your Majesty,
Jiang Ci's master is a traitor
with ill intents.
I advised you many times.
However, you are concerned
about Prince Qi
and dote on Jiang Ci.
However, Jiang Ci
didn't appreciate your goodwill.
She deliberately
took advantage of her wedding
to create an opportunity
for an assassination attempt.
I couldn't tolerate her.
Master and I never wanted
to return to Qingkang.
His Majesty keeps us here.
After entering the palace,
I had never met my master,
and I didn't want to get married.
How could I have created
an opportunity for the assassination?
You are always eloquent
and persuasive.
Of course, you won't admit this.
Your Majesty,
my mother committed a grave crime,
which I'm ashamed of.
But I know Princess Yong'an well.
I can assure you with my life
that Her Highness would never do that.
I know.
Take Tao Zizhu into custody
and await the verdict.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Fortunately, you woke up in time
and stopped the situation
from getting complicated.
I have already heard
about what has happened recently.
I'm worried.
Yong'an,
I'm sorry to put you through this.
Return to Yuchun Pavilion
and get some rest.
If there's nothing else,
you are dismissed.
- I will take my leave, Father.
- I will take my leave, Your Majesty.
Wei Zhao.
Stay.
Your Highness,
let us escort you back
to Yuchun Pavilion.
What's going on?
Young Master instructed us
to send you out
of the palace at all costs.
Where are you going, Your Highness?
I'm going out to buy flowers.
Move inside.
You like to pretend,
just like your husband.
That's funny.
I don't have a husband.
Wei Zhao's identity has been exposed.
Today
will be his death.
Arrest her.
- Yes.
- Yes.
Let's go.
Go after her!
- Yes.
- Yes.
He's exposed.
All the more reason you have to leave.
No.
He risked everything to send you out.
You can't let him down.
He will die.
Ci,
forgive me.
Instead of being trapped here,
you should be released
into the world outside.
Sanlang hopes this for you.
So do I.
I will lure them away.
Take her to Fangwu Gate
to meet with your people.
Yes.
Go now.
Your Majesty, you just recovered.
I'm afraid that playing Go
may wear you out.
I have been lying in bed for a few days.
It's time to exercise my brain.
It has been exhausting for you
these past few days.
I was just
upholding my duty.
I heard some strange news.
Yong'an
was once married to a man.
Her husband is
Xiao Wuxia from Yueluo.
Xiao Wuxia?
Who is that?
He's the son of Xiao Haitian,
the city lord of Yueluo,
who murdered Prince Qi.
I see.
Yueluo and Liangzhou
are next to each other.
Did you not meet Xiao Wuxia
when you were stationed at Liangzhou?
By Your Majesty's order,
I went to Liangzhou
to collect evidence of Lu Yu's crimes.
I didn't have time to think about
Xiao Wuxia.
But I heard
that you weren't stationed at Liangzhou.
How did you manage
to deal with that rebel, Lu?
To deal with someone
as cunning as Lu Yu,
I had to keep my presence secret
to catch him off guard.
Big achievers
are good at hiding
and being unpredictable.
I think Xiao Wuxia
hides himself quite well.
Your Majesty,
you keep talking about Xiao Wuxia.
Is it because
of Prince Qi?
I don't wish to rake up the past.
But if he repents,
I may give him a chance.
If he truly likes Yong'an,
I might as well approve
of their marriage.
As long as he's loyal to me
and the Liang State,
I'm willing to offer him
a promising future.
Your offer
sounds attempting.
But in this world,
some seek love,
some pursue fame and gain,
while some
only want their long-desired wish
fulfilled.
What do you think he wants?
Xiao Wuxia?
How would I know?
What about you, then?
I seek
a clear conscience.
You have been by my side
for more than ten years,
and I have always trusted you the most.
As long as you are loyal to me,
no matter what mistakes you have made,
I will forgive you.
I have never made any mistakes,
and I never will.
I wouldn't dare
accept your offer.
Your Majesty.
It has been narrow victories throughout.
Well, Sanlang.
Your covert moves
truly caught me off guard.
The situation on the Go board
is volatile.
Perhaps you have too many concerns,
which gave me an opening
to turn the tide.
You are calm and decisive.
As expected of the commander
of the Light Bureau
I have groomed.
But this game is not over yet.
There's one more thing.
I plan
to change the Yueluo slave tribute
to three times a year.
From today on,
children and elders
will also be taken as slaves.
Regarding this,
I want you to handle it personally.
If you do well,
no one can sabotage your position
in Liang State.
The last time
you issued a decree to Yueluo
was when you claimed Prince Qi
was murdered in Yueluo.
What's the reason
this time?
No reason is required.
I'm the Emperor,
and I have the absolute say.
Your Majesty.
Finally, you have something to say?
Your Majesty,
I have a piece of advice.
If you stamp this seal,
I'm afraid you won't be able
to face the people.
Is that so?
You have always valued your reputation.
Even if you are willing to take the risk
of implementing this policy,
I'm concerned
that the people will
still find reasons for it.
The rumors about Prince Qi
have already stirred up a mess.
If you apply
this policy to Yueluo,
what will the people think of you?
You said you didn't want
to bring up the past,
but even the Crown Prince has
questioned you in the imperial court.
You just recovered from a poison attack,
and the imperial court is unstable.
Compared to the national stability,
Yueluo and Xiao Wuxia
are not worth mentioning.
Even without Yueluo,
I have more cards to play
than Xiao Wuxia ever could.
Your Majesty,
Princess Yong'an
has been abducted.
Your Majesty,
I have something to report.
Wei Zhao, the commander
of Light Bureau,
instigated discord among the princes
and undermined the court.
Please investigate him, Your Majesty.
Wei Zhao,
I have given you many chances,
but you kept defying me for Yueluo.
That's your first crime.
You harbor ill intentions
while instigating discord
among the princes.
That's your second crime.
Do you really think
I won't kill you?
Your Majesty,
I have nothing
to be ashamed of
for anything I thought or did.
Traitor Wei Zhao,
you defy the imperial decree
and undermine the imperial court.
Your crime warrants a death sentence.
You'll be stripped of your title,
demoted to a slave,
and sent to the slave arena
without mercy.
(Lanyue Parlor, Qingkang)
Miss Jiang.
Miss Jiang, you are awake.
Are you feeling uncomfortable?
Where is he?
Commander Wei
has been accused of treason
and arrested.
I'm the one His Majesty intends to kill.
I will trade myself for him.
No, Miss Jiang.
He went to great lengths
to get you out of the palace.
If you go back now,
his effort will be wasted.
You seem
to be dissatisfied with me.
I wouldn't dare, Father.
But you dared
to conspire with Wei Zhao.
Yu,
do you hate me?
I do.
Father,
I hate you for having a favorite child.
I hate you
for never choosing me.
Chi was selected
to be the heir from birth.
You carefully guided him
from a young age.
However,
I was strictly reminded every day
to be a good subordinate and brother.
I live with the mission
of assisting him.
Father, have you ever asked me
what I truly want?
Have you ever really looked at me?
But I give both you and Chi
the same thing.
Do you?
Then why did you appoint him
so early?
The heir is chosen
from the talented, wise,
legitimate, and eldest son.
What is talent?
What is wisdom?
Chi is gullible and suggestible.
He can't protect the great legacy
of the Liang State.
But I'm different.
I'm more assertive
and strategic.
Father,
you decided the paths
for Chi and me long ago
and taught us
to cherish and respect
each other.
Have you ever asked me
if I accepted any of this?
Did you never think to ask,
or did you refuse to do so?
Father,
give me a chance.
I will prove to you
that I'm more like you than Chi.
It seems I was too tied up
with state affairs
and neglected you.
That's why
you caused such trouble today.
I hope
you can return to being the Yu
you used to be.
Understood, Father.
I will do
as you wish.
For the rest of my life,
I will be an unconcerned prince.
Thank you for your grace, Father.
(The Late Emperor; Young Xie Chun)
As natural as water flowing downward.
Chun,
have you learned it by heart?
Yes, Father.
Clever boy.
(Young Xie Che)
It has been a while
since I last saw you.
I have the imperial kitchen
prepare this for you.
Your favorite childhood pastry.
- Have some.
- Thank you, Father.
Try it.
(Chun,)
(what happened today)
(is the same as what we had before.)
(Now that I'm the Emperor,)
(and have absolute control
over the country,)
(however, I have never received)
(love from Father as you did.)
Father.
Father.
Father.
I won the war. I'm back now.
Father.
Father.
Father,
I'm back.
Father, I'm right here.
Che.
Don't
Father, what are you saying?
I'm listening.
Do
Don't
hurt
hurt your
brother
(Now, I'm a father,)
(and even my son blames me.)
(I have made choices)
(just like Father once did.)
(But there's no right or wrong)
(for what fate has yielded.)
It's a karmic cycle instead.
Reporting!
No sign.
Reporting!
No sign.
Continue searching.
- Yes.
- Yes.
Go.
Hold on.
Wait.
Go.
I'm going to beat you up
if you keep following me.
You can't be sure
who will get beaten up.
Where have you hidden Miss Jiang?
Urgent military report!
Urgent military report!
Move! Move aside!
The Wei State invades
the northern border!
Please send reinforcement!
Zhuzhou has fallen!
Liangzhou is in danger!
(Yueluo City)
How's the situation at the front line?
(Liangzhou)
Your Majesty,
Gao Xiu, Emperor of Wei State,
personally leads the army.
The governor of Zhuzhou has been killed.
Liangzhou
is barely holding on
under You Ran's defense.
Previously, Lu attacked Yueluo
causing chaos at the border,
which left an opening for Gao Xiu.
Your Majesty,
we can't allow the Wei State
to seize our cities
and advance further southward.
Father,
it's imperative
to rally the troops
to support the front line
and resist the enemy.
(Yueluo Town, Liangzhou, Qingkang)
Shao Zihe.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Mobilize the army
and amass military supplies.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Fellow officials,
who among you
is willing to lead the army?
Why?
None of my generals
dares to step forward?
Your Majesty,
I will lead the army.
Young and brave.
Very well.
Father,
Commander Yue's loyalty
has truly impressed me.
However, he lacks experience.
To confront the cunning Wei Army,
I believe
we may need another commander
to build the army morale.
Who do you think
would be suitable for this role?
In my humble opinion,
Pei Yan, Lord of Jianding,
is the most suitable choice.
Pei Yan has years
of military experience.
He fought the Wei State several times
and achieved meritorious contributions.
He also did a great job
in capturing Lu.
I recommend Pei Yan.
Your Majesty,
I also recommend Pei Yan,
Lord of Jianding.
Official Yin,
do you agree with this?
Your Majesty,
Liang is now being flanked by enemies.
We are facing
strong enemies now.
All the Wei people should
let go of past grievances
and unite as one
to fight the enemy.
No matter what mistakes
the Pei Clan have made,
given the current critical situation,
they are irrelevant
and should not be a concern.
(Lord of Jianding)
An Cheng,
(Good Inspires Improvement)
get the Changfeng Guards ready
to join me in the war.
Your Lordship,
His Majesty may be wary of you.
The border army
won't be able to hold on for long.
I will request His Majesty's permission.
This is also the only way
to save him.
Your Lordship,
someone wishes to see you.
Lord Pei.
Why is it you?
Miss Jiang,
Lord Pei is here.
Ci.
I will wait outside.
Ci,
are you all right?
Are you hurt?
I'm good.
Thank you for your concern.
I have been looking for you.
I have never expected
that you are here.
Your Lordship,
I have a request to ask of you.
Sanlang?
I know this is a lot to ask,
but aside from you,
there's no one I can turn to.
I truly hope you can
save Wei Zhao.
Ci,
get up.
You don't need to say anything, Ci.
Even if you didn't ask,
I would still try
to rescue him.
We need Sanlang
to win this battle.
Besides, he's an irreplaceable rival
in my heart.
I will remember
your kindness.
Wait to hear from me.
(Wei State, Liang State, Qingkang)
Greetings,
Your Majesty.
You are here.
The Wei State has invaded us.
What do you make of this war?
I surmise that Gao Xiu saw
the border as an opportunity
and hastily mobilized the army,
which is why the war broke out suddenly.
However, military campaigns
require a surge of bravery.
It diminishes
over time.
I reckon
we can break their morale
and reclaim our lost lands.
That's insightful.
With all due respect,
if we wish to strike in one go,
we need an unexpected force.
What's an unexpected force?
We can join hands with Yueluo
and attack the enemy from both sides.
Yueluo is merely a small town.
How can it assist us?
It may be small,
but it's a strategic location.
The Wei Army is advancing
through Liangzhou.
(Liang State)
Yueluo is right next to Liangzhou.
If we can open a new route
from Yueluo,
we can catch the enemy
off guard.
Catch the enemy
off guard?
During the battle against Lu,
the Yueluo warriors
were brave enough
to fight against the Zhenyuan Army.
They also defeated Lu Yu
in the battle of Liumen Floodgate.
I believe
that in this war against Wei,
Yueluo
will be of help to us.
Your Majesty,
Yueluo is located between Liang and Wei.
Many eyes are coveting it.
If the Wei Army seizes it first,
I'm afraid
we will not only lose the upper hand
in this war
but also the border areas
will fall into their hands.
On top of that,
Yueluo is our vassal land.
The Yueluo people
used to admire Your Majesty
and were united with us.
But the Wei are cunning
and have pitted us against each other.
If the Wei Army
misleads the Yueluo people
into misunderstanding you,
all the support
we have provided to Yueluo
over the years
will be in vain.
Your Majesty,
I have fought alongside
the Yueluo soldiers.
The Yueluo people are loyal and brave.
They will not flee or surrender.
They can be trusted with this mission.
Our fates are bound together.
Your Majesty, please grant them
an opportunity.
You are capable
of coming up with tactics
and judging the situation accurately.
Pei Yan,
you are indeed a great general.
The commander should be no one but you.
I'm flattered.
I'm willing to go to the front line
to defend my motherland
and bring honor to Liang.
Win the war beautifully,
and I will reward you handsomely.
As you command, Your Majesty.
If I may,
I request
that Commander Wei join me.
Wei Zhao?
He played a crucial role
in defeating Lu Yu.
He's also a good commander.
We are in urgent need of talent now.
His assistance
will surely enhance
our chances of winning.
(Qingkang)
(Liang State, Yueluo City)
Sanlang.
Wei Zhao.
Wei Zhao!
Wei Zhao!
Wei Zhao!
Sanlang.
Fighting alongside you
is my honor.
Thank you, Shaojun.
Why did you say that, Shaojun?
Wei started a war.
His Majesty wants to see you.
You're still brave through
death threats in the arena once again.
The Wei are invading
the border.
This is a critical moment.
If Liang collapses,
will Yueluo survive?
Pei Yan strongly recommended you.
I also want to give you
an opportunity to redeem yourself.
I, Wei Zhao,
am willing to fight the enemy.
But it's not to redeem myself.
I only wish to secure peace
for the world.
Very well.
I appoint you as the commander
of the vanguard battalion.
Come.
This medicine
will help you recover quickly.
Whether Liang can overcome this
and Yueluo remains intact
depends on you, Sanlang.
(Hongtai Hall)
Ci,
you don't have to do this.
You may not need this,
but I must bow to you.
Sanlang is appointed as the commander
of the vanguard battalion.
He'll be leading the vanguard troops
to fight
at the front line.
Lord Pei,
may I join the expedition?
I can serve as a physician.
That's too dangerous.
I will send you to a safe place.
Now that the war has started,
there's no such safe place.
I have healing skills.
Please allow me to go with you.
Don't worry.
Your Lordship.
(Mister,)
(thank you for sending this here.)
(You are too courteous, Your Lordship.)
(It's my pleasure to be able to serve)
(Miss and Your Lordship)
(a bowl of mutton noodles.)
Ci, have a seat.
We once promised we would find
a chance to eat this.
Yet, it has dragged on until today.
I'm about to leave
and not sure when I will return.
That's great.
They are still hot.
Ci,
let's eat.
Ci, are you going
to refuse to eat the noodles with me?
Lord Pei,
give me a moment.
You finally grilled crabs
for me.
You are sincere to me,
I surely have to return it
with my sincerity.
So I grilled some crabs
to thank you for the mutton noodles.
Is there only sincerity between us?
Love is precious
because it's exclusive to someone.
I have had several narrow escapes.
I finally understood my heart.
I won't regret
my decision.
Ci,
if it weren't for these incidents,
would you still be by my side?
You belong to the imperial court,
while I belong to the outside world.
It's all predestined
from the beginning.
It was me who cut off
the possibility between us.
Still, you have saved me many times.
The three of us
have fought and supported each other
countless times.
I have lost count
as we have come this far.
If there's something
that is worth remembering,
it would be the night
the five of us had a drink
at the Lanyue Parlor.
Do you agree?
Cheers.
Let's forget about stances
and grudges.
Ci, you have truly
inspired me.
You said before
that you wished for no wars
and a peaceful and prosperous life
for everyone.
Ci,
I will try everything in my power
to cease this war.
You care for the people and country.
Allow me to use these grilled crabs
in place of liquor.
May you return in great victory.
Your Lordship,
please.
I will use the mutton noodles instead.
Ci, please.
♪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♪