Love of Nirvana (2024) s01e37 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 37=
Up ahead is the Lanyue Parlor.
With the battle approaching,
aren't you going
to see Miss Jiang one last time?
Now,
I'm carrying a burden of guilt.
Meeting her would only make
her feel less safe.
I've already talked to Pei Yan.
On the day the army sets out,
Pei Yan
will find a way to get her
out of the city.
There's something else
I need to tell you.
The Light Guards who killed your master
were sent by my mother.
Sanlang
was also deceived by her.
Get lost!
I'm telling you to get lost!
Get lost!
(Jixian Study)
But I finally found this ancient text.
It's a real surprise.
Miss Dong?
Let me grind some ink
for you one more time.
What a beautiful paradise.
It must be where your heart truly lies.
I want
to give you this painting.
I'll use everything I've learned
to protect this paradise
from any disturbances.
Are you heading out to battle
with His Lordship?
Yes.
It's my duty
to protect my homeland.
Then I wish you
all the best
in fulfilling your ambitions
and returning safely.
Miss Dong.
If the war settles
and I make it back,
I want to
My father has already arranged
another marriage for me.
By the time you return,
I'll be someone else's wife.
I understand your aspirations.
So I won't ask you to stay.
Just knowing you
have made my life worthwhile.
I know where your heart lies.
It's a pity
I won't be able to travel the world
with you anymore.
So, I'll document everywhere I go,
hoping to fulfill your wishes
through my journey.
(The Chronicles of the Four Seas)
Thank you, Mr. Cui.
This is a paper dragonfly
I found earlier.
I'm moved by what's written on it.
So I would like you to have it.
(Everything starts well,
but few see it through to the end)
Everything starts well.
Though fate is beyond our control,
meeting someone
who understands you makes
this life meaningful.
I truly wish you
all the best
in your life.
♪Who can meet again?♪
♪Looking at the mountains far away
and seeing everything red♪
I shall take my leave.
Allow me to see you off.
I think you better not.
Otherwise,
I can't bear to leave anymore.
♪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?♪
(Interested young men would dress up
and show their intentions at the stool.)
Don't cooped up here with us.
Go out.
Meeting more people is a good thing.
All right.
The heart is weighed down with worries,
like a burden that can't be lifted.
Even after reflecting in silence,
the heart still feels trapped
and unable to break free.
Very poetic.
It's him?
The heart is weighed down
with worries,
like a burden that can't be lifted.
I can't believe it's him.
So that's how it happened.
(This is a paper dragonfly)
(I found before.)
(I'm moved by what's written on it.)
(So I would like you to have it.)
Miss Jiang.
Come in.
Miss Su Yan.
Ci,
are you leaving?
Thank you for all your help
during this time, Miss Su Yan.
You're the Yan sisters' child.
Helping you is the least I can do.
You know my mother and my aunt?
I've benefited greatly
from both of them.
Heaven is merciful
that I can look after you
in their stead.
Thank you.
By the way,
now things are starting to settle down.
I can now do what has
been entrusted to me.
He heard from your master
about my connection with her
and specifically asked me to help.
He even gave me this Lingjiu Flower.
I know
about your relationship
with Yan Shuangqiao.
Now
that she's gone,
Jiang Ci is all alone.
I hope
you accept this item.
Please look out
for Jiang Ci from now on.
He mentioned you might
want to make another bowl
of Bitterless Congee for your master.
Aunt,
I've brought Bitterless Congee
to see you.
(Tomb of Yan Shuangqiao.
Erected by her grieving niece, Jiang Ci)
Don't worry.
I'm doing well now.
I can take care of myself now.
The Wei forces invaded our territory,
which is truly an unjust act.
Our soldiers of Liang State
are men of righteousness.
We must strike hard
against these bandits
eradicate their rampant threats,
and uphold the prestige of our nation.
I want you to hit them hard,
making it clear
that not a single inch of our land
can be invaded by them.
- We humbly accept
- We humbly accept
- your command!
- your command!
Pei Yan.
Yes, Your Majesty.
I appoint you as the Commander-in-Chief
of the Middle Army
leading an army of one hundred thousand
alongside Left General Yue Jinglong
to the northern borders
to reclaim lost lands.
I shall accept the order.
Wei Zhao.
Yes, Your Majesty.
I appoint you as the Commander General
of the vanguard cavalry.
I expect you to charge forward
without retreating
until victory is achieved.
I shall accept
the order.
Today,
you will set out to the battle
to guard and expand our territory.
I raise this cup
to send you off,
awaiting your triumphant return.
When you come back victorious,
we will celebrate
with another round of drinks.
May you go forth,
vanquish the enemy,
and return with victory.
We'll build our defenses
with blood and flesh,
united in strength,
overwhelm countless soldiers,
unbeatable by any force!
(Qingkang
Changfeng Guards)
(Qingkang)
Set out!
(Qingkang)
♪Pluck a red bean♪
♪Cherish you deep within♪
♪A flower of affection♪
♪Blooms without fading,
forever in love♪
♪Fold a kite♪
♪Let it fly with the wind
into sweet dreams♪
♪The beautiful moments we shared♪
Wei Zhao.
♪My love sees♪
♪The sun rising and the moon setting♪
Jiang Ci?
What are you doing here?
♪Bound to each other♪
♪Like flowing water,
love and hate continue♪
♪I only wish♪
♪For your unwavering heart♪
♪You are still there when I turn back♪
♪As passionate as we first met♪
Let's start over.
♪Our longings go on♪
♪I only wish♪
♪For your unwavering heart♪
♪You are still there when I turn back♪
♪As passionate as we first met♪
♪I hold your hands through eternity♪
♪Time cannot separate us♪
♪Our longings go on♪
(Yueluo City. Liangzhou)
Report! Lu Yu has defected to the Wei
and is now leading the Wei State Army
at full speed towards Liangzhou.
You may leave.
Yes, sir.
Liangzhou may not be able to hold on.
The city of Zhuzhou has already fallen.
If the Wei State Army relies on Zhuzhou
for reinforcements
in troops and supplies,
they will be able to penetrate deeper
into our territory.
As you both said,
we can't afford to lose
either Zhuzhou or Liangzhou.
The army can split into two routes.
Commander-in-Chief Pei
has faced Lu Yu before.
So sending him
to support Liangzhou is more suitable.
I'm in charge of the vanguard battalion.
I'll lead the attack on Zhuzhou.
Great.
My forces will
support the vanguard battalion.
(Medic)
Commander Wei.
Mr. Cui,
I have a request.
Commander Wei, please speak freely.
Come with me.
Before heading out,
His Majesty granted me some medicine.
Can you take a look and see
what medicine it is
and what are its properties?
Let me check it.
This pulse is unusually strange.
You must have taken
the highly toxic Ice Soul Pill.
Although it's a slow-acting poison,
it shouldn't be underestimated.
But we still have time.
I'll do my best
to develop an antidote.
Thank you, Mr. Cui.
But
I have one more request.
Injuries are inevitable
on the battlefield.
Jiang Ci will surely tend to me.
I hope you can administer acupuncture
to adjust my pulse,
so Jiang Ci won't notice
anything unusual about it.
But
She has been exhausted for a long time.
I don't want her to worry about me
on the battlefield again.
All right.
Thank you, Mr. Cui.
You really are staying behind again.
It's not entirely just for him.
Today's battlefield
will be far more perilous
than it was in Yueluo.
Ci,
are you sure about this?
In times of crisis,
there's no such thing as a safe place.
The war has already started.
I want to do my part
for the country and the people too.
The horse is ready for you.
Be cautious in all matters.
Take care.
I'll see you in Liangzhou.
I'll see you there.
Let's go.
(Wei. Yueluo City. Zhuzhou.
Liangzhou. Liang State)
(Liang Army Camp.
Liangzhou, Liang State)
(You Ran,
General Xiaoyong of Liang State)
Legs together!
Straighten up your back!
Pull in your abdomen!
I can't stand these delicate people.
You're all as spineless
as that treacherous Lu!
Keep training!
Stop this!
General You,
I know you mean well.
But there's a limit
to drilling the troops.
If you keep pushing them like this,
it'll only exhaust their strength
and break their morale.
I urge you to reconsider drilling them
in this manner.
I know
you once defeated the Zhenyuan Army.
But times have changed.
I'm training soldiers
that even you could never defeat.
Tong Min.
With the enemy at our gates,
we're fighting side by side.
The Zhenyuan Army
are my comrades too.
I ask you
to cherish the men, General You.
Flattery and deceit
to win people over
are what you folks
in the court like to do.
Out here on the battlefield,
all that matters is military merit
and results.
Back to camp!
(Zhuzhou, Liang State)
Given the current strength
of the Wei State Army,
Zhuzhou City
is practically impenetrable.
Not quite.
The defenses here are weak.
We can slip in with a small force
and launch a surprise attack.
Even if you manage to get into the city,
a small force like that
will be wiped out quickly.
That's why
speed and coordination are key.
The surprise force
and main army must work in unison.
The vanguard battalion will handle
the surprise attack.
All right.
But this kind of surprise attack
is extremely risky.
The timing for the coordination
in this operation is crucial.
Rest assured, General Wei.
From the slave arena
to the battlefield
His Majesty is determined
to trap you in a fight to the death.
With the war raging,
you still stand for righteousness.
I can't back down now.
What's the plan for tomorrow's attack?
I'll strike from the rear.
Yue Jinglong will meet me
from the front.
When will you return?
At the earliest, by nightfall.
At the latest, the next day.
Staying at the rear
is the safest for you.
Stay in the medical tents.
Don't let Yue Jinglong discover
your identity.
Don't worry.
I'll cherish the life
you worked so hard to save.
You take care too.
I'll be waiting for you
to return safely.
All right.
General Wei, you can head out first.
I'll follow
and position our men outside the gates
to receive the vanguard battalion's
good news.
All right.
Vanguard battalion!
Follow me into battle!
Yes, sir!
(Zhuzhou)
(Zhuzhou)
None of Liang State's treasures
will escape my grasp.
Official Teng,
it seems you have your own agenda
for joining the campaign.
If I hadn't pointed out
Zhuzhou's importance,
your credit would've been stolen
by Lu Yu.
Report!
Something happened.
A fierce unit of Liang State cavalry
has broken through from the west
and is heading south toward the gates.
Hurry!
(Zhuzhou)
Wei Zhao,
has Liang State run out of capable men?
I can't believe they sent a small fry
to the battlefield.
It's not that the Liang State
is short on talent.
It's just that we don't need
our top generals
to deal with the likes of you,
General Lei.
Charge!
Kill Wei Zhao!
Report!
General Yue, the vanguard battalion
has suffered heavy losses.
If they're all captured or killed,
the Wei State Army
will reestablish their defensive line.
General, should we begin the assault?
Wait a little longer.
Let the vanguard battalion
serve its purpose.
Yes!
Wei Zhao is being sent
to battle as punishment.
So he must be fully utilized,
even if it means dying for the cause.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Why haven't we sent out
the reinforcement yet?
Without General Yue's orders,
we dare not set out.
That's right.
Is there any news
from the vanguard battalion?
15 minutes ago, a messenger returned.
But we're not sure
what news he brought.
If they haven't breached through,
shouldn't they have returned by now?
That's right.
They should be back.
It's like throwing an egg
against a rock.
They're probably losing.
Lend me your horse.
(Wait for me,)
(Wei Zhao.)
(You must hang in there.)
(Zhuzhou)
Official Teng.
What's the situation?
Can I go out now?
There are several areas
of the courtyard I haven't explored.
Official Teng,
the enemy has suffered heavy losses.
But
their leader, Wei Zhao
Wei Zhao is here?
What about him?
He's still resisting fiercely.
General Lei has been chasing him
for a while
but hasn't caught him.
General Lei
is injured.
Send out my orders immediately.
Gather the troops
and send reinforcements
to finish this quickly!
Yes!
No one, I repeat, no one,
will cut off my money supply.
Whoever captures Wei Zhao alive
will be greatly rewarded.
My Lord.
Yue Jinglong is not coming.
The Wei State Army's target is me.
I'll draw them away.
You lead the battalion and retreat.
Mr Lord, you can do it!
I, Wei Zhao, am here!
Who dares to take my head?
My Lord!
I thought you were braver than that.
But you're walking straight
into a dead end.
Kill him!
♪Looking back♪
♪Is my homeland still standing strong?♪
♪Traveling across rivers♪
♪To stir up the raging waves
beneath my feet♪
♪Yet, you sever the night
with your blade♪
♪Turning the tide
in the face of despair♪
♪With ambition in my heart,
I dare to reach for the heights♪
♪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♪
My Lord!
My Lord, the vanguard battalion refuses
to retreat.
You taught us
that the Light Guards
are Liang State's last line of defense.
The Light Guards
are the sharpest blade in this world.
Anyone can retreat,
but not
the Light Guards!
The Light Guards are willing
to follow you
even to death!
- To death!
- To death!
♪May we be together in the next life♪
Good.
Charge!
(Yueluo)
No.
The conflict
between the Liang and Wei States
has plagued Yueluo for many years.
With both sides fighting each other,
it's time for them
to suffer a bit themselves.
But Young Master once said,
that if Yueluo could achieve
military merit,
the Liang State would show leniency.
Now is the time.
There were military achievements
when Lu Yu was defeated.
But what happened afterward?
Didn't they dismiss us
as if we were beggars?
If we wish to fully abolish
the harsh policies,
we need solid justification.
Now is Liang State's
most difficult period in years.
Yueluo must seize this opportunity
to gain enough leverage for negotiations
on next spring's tribute issue.
Mr. Ping
and esteemed Elders,
I know you're reluctant
to send Yueluo soldiers
into danger again.
But this is not the time
for self-preservation.
Yueluo
is in no position to pick its moment.
Rest assured.
I will bring them back safely
just as I led them out.
Even if we're willing to lend troops,
the Liang State might not accept
our help.
Report.
Physician Jiang is here.
Hurry. Save Wei Zhao.
He led his forces into Zhuzhou City.
But the main army
didn't advance in time.
I will dispatch the troops now.
Wait.
Elder Ping.
How can you fight
and rescue him on your own?
I'll go with you.
Bring my men too.
Elder Ping, please return victorious.
Lord Hong,
everything is prepared.
We can set out anytime.
All right.
Don't worry.
We'll move out now.
The Young Master will be fine.
Move out!
(Yueluo)
(Yueluo)
Yu Lian, faster.
Official Teng.
General Lei.
Wei Zhao
is missing.
What?
They failed to kill him after two days.
Yet, they let him escape?
Wei Zhao suddenly changed tactics,
using the cover of night
and the buildings
as shelter.
But there's no sign of him leaving
the city yet.
He should still be in the city.
A bunch of trash!
Go and find him now!
Yes, sir.
General Lei,
please calm down.
Shall I offer you
another brilliant plan?
Move.
Move along now. Hurry!
Squat!
Wei Zhao,
I know you're hiding here.
If you don't show up,
I will kill these people!
One!
Two!
Three!
Wei Zhao,
you finally showed up.
Since you are willing to die
for your country,
I shall fulfill your wish.
Vanguard battalion, heed my orders!
Protect the civilians and evacuate!
- Yes, sir!
- Yes, sir!
Attack!
Kill!
- Kill!
- Kill!
- Attack!
- Attack!
Report!
General Yue,
a group of Yueluo soldiers
has entered Zhuzhou City
amidst the chaos.
Could they be trying to take advantage?
We must not lose Zhuzhou.
Issue the order
and deploy troops immediately.
Yes, sir.
Hurry!
Protect me!
Protect me!
Hurry! Retreat!
Return to the city for reinforcement!
My Lord,
Yue Jinglong has launched an assault.
That scoundrel
finally takes action.
Yifei.
Yes, My Lord.
Join the Liang Army in battle.
Yes.
Hong Jie,
bring the Yueluo soldiers with me
to capture Teng Rui.
Wait for me at the camp.
(Zhuzhou)
Report!
The Wei State Army
has surrendered in full.
The commander has fled the city.
Congratulations
on reclaiming Zhuzhou, General Yue.
Have you found Wei Zhao's body?
Not yet.
They couldn't finish him off
even after three days and two nights.
The Wei State Army is truly worthless.
Issue the order
to set up camp.
Yes, sir.
Stop!
This way.
Help me quickly.
Time and time again,
this is the only trick you know.
I have no personal grievance with you.
Why are you pursuing me
so relentlessly?
No grievance?
I shall settle
our scores
one by one today.
Hold him off!
Wang Shiquan!
You
You are
Do you still remember Lan?
Silver Masked Man?
You're the Silver Masked Man.
You're
Lan
Don't worry.
Lan's revenge will surely
be repaid one day.
Thank you, Young Master.
Rest in peace.
Mr. He and Mrs. He,
you can rest in peace now.
To the eight hundred villagers
of Yueluo,
rest in peace!
♪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♪