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Episode 21

Ruyi Pavilion

I didn't expect that my Ruyi Pavilion

already had a spy planted.

Boss, I'm sorry.

I won't do it again.

Young Master Pei has left Chang'an.

Since you've been discovered,

I don't think he'll look for you again.

Ruyi Pavilion won't need your services anymore.

Boss!

Boss, please give me another chance.

You get paid to work for me.

You shouldn't have other intentions.

If you try to please both sides,

it will all be in vain.

Go to the accounting room and get your wages.

Bureau of Mystic Investigations

Say, what's wrong with Commander Mei today?

In just half a day,

he has been distracted more than a dozen times.

He's even smiling.

Is he getting promoted again?

You haven't done anything all morning.

You've only been counting how many times he has lost focus

and smiled.

It's just too unusual.

I've never seen him like this.

But it is unusual indeed.

Mm.

But he shouldn't be like this.

Everyone in Chang'an is saying

that Commander Mei and Young Master Pei

were fighting over love at the Duke manor.

It displeased County Princess Qinghe.

So they both got kicked out.

I thought

that he would show up for duty today

with a sullen expression.

Who are you saying has a sullen expression?

Of course it's

Commander…

- Commander Mei. - Commander Mei.

Commander Mei, we're not talking about you.

Absolutely not.

Then who are you talking about?

It's…

Chief Huang of the Imperial Patrol Guards.

Why would he be sullen?

Uh…

The Imperial Patrol Guards

just sent us another case.

It's said that Chief Huang is busy

trying to set up a blind date for County Princess Qinghe,

so he has no time to deal with it.

So he passed it to us.

Did the empress summon you today because of Pei Jiya?

Jiya left abruptly.

Of course, I have to explain it.

Luckily, you have rejected many matches before.

It's normal for them to leave with a broken heart.

Wu Zhen.

Which gentleman did you reject this time?

Are you off today?

I'm not busy today.

Look who I brought you.

This is my friend, Song Yao.

He just returned from the Yizhou border. He's good at riding and shooting.

He won't lose to you.

Greetings, Your Highness.

What's going on?

Didn't you just chase away two gentlemen?

Chief Huang is eager to entertain you.

I thought you might as well meet him.

Besides…

this young man is not bad.

He might be a good match.

Wu Zhen, come.

Have a seat.

In the past, I introduced you to eight men a year.

Not one was to your liking.

This time, I've finally found a man who is worthy of you.

You won't be disappointed.

I know your preference

for brave and strong men.

I've been observing him for you for a long time.

You jest, Huang Yi.

Actually…

I've heard a lot about you.

I've admired you for a long time.

What do you admire about me?

Don't be nervous.

I'm just teasing you. You don't have to answer.

Ah…

Commander Mei, what brings you here?

Today, the Imperial Patrol Guard

passed off a case to the Bureau of Mystic Investigations.

I looked into it,

and found out that the case

is under the jurisdiction of the Imperial Patrol Guard.

Today,

I have a friend with me.

I thought I could ask

you and the Bureau to help me out on the cases.

I heard that a friend of yours has come from Yizhou.

I suppose this is him.

I'm Song Yao.

Mei Zhuyu, Bureau of Mystic Investigations.

Commander Mei,

although Song Lan is in Yizhou's army,

he has gained the appreciation of the governor of Yizhou in recent years.

He has a bright future.

I think he's a good match for Wu Zhen.

I see.

They are indeed a good match.

Thank you, Commander Mei.

Young Master Song, since you've been in Yizhou for many years

and are highly valued,

you must know a lot

about Yizhou.

Of course.

I know Yizhou like the back of my hand.

If you want to go on a leisure trip to Yizhou,

you can ask me if you have any questions.

I don't need to go on a trip.

I just want to ask you something.

I heard there has been a drought in northern Yizhou for days.

I wonder if there's any relief now.

Perhaps… there is.

Bandits have been running rampant

in Pagoda Mountain in Yizhou for years.

I reckon they have been dealt with too.

Probably…

nearly taken care of.

Ke County, Yizhou, has had frequent outbreaks of plague.

Has the source been found?

Um…

It has, I suppose.

- The Tuo River flooding-- - Actually…

Actually, these are not under my jurisdiction.

So I'm not sure.

Ah.

I'm sorry for being rude.

These are all the cases that the Imperial Patrol Guard transferred

to the Bureau of Mystic Investigations since I took office.

I've been going over them again.

Although they've been taken care of,

I'd still like you to review them, Chief Huang.

One must fulfill the duties of one's position.

Chief Huang, you won't refuse, will you?

No.

I won't.

Devoting attention to the wrong place is like shooting the wrong target.

I heard that Young Master Song

is a skilled archer on horseback.

I don't think you'll make such a mistake.

Right?

Did you hear everything?

A little.

Eight a year.

Brave and strong.

Huang Yi did it. It's not my fault.

I know.

He won't introduce you to anyone from now on.

After tomorrow,

the Imperial Patrol Guard

will be drowning in work.

Wasn't it said… they went their separate ways?

Rumors can't be trusted.

So,

that Commander Mei just now is…

Why are you asking about Commander Mei?

How could you not know about the Tuo River flooding?

Young Master Mei had such a cold expression

and a piercing glare.

It was like a dagger.

It made me uncomfortable.

And his eyes were murderous, as if…

It was as if I had stolen his woman.

Young Master Mei's opinion of me

will be very poor from now on.

So you have to be careful in the future.

If Young Master Mei attacks you,

I don't think Lady Wu will help you.

They say that brothers are like one's limbs,

but women are like one's clothes.

Now that Wu Zhen has a man,

is this how she will treat me?

Let me give you a piece of advice.

In the future, when you're looking for a husband for Lady Wu,

remember to check

whether Young Master Mei, who has murder in his eyes,

is around.

Are they really together?

You've been going on about it all day.

Can you be quiet?

But I really…

can't accept it right now.

Bear with it if you can't accept it.

They're here.

Brother-in-law.

Mei Si, as I recall, I'm your cousin.

Uh… yes.

I recall too.

Come here, Little Zhuyu.

Mortals are so ridiculous.

It's just a night market.

They sell ordinary trinkets.

But they say it's a place for lovers to go on dates.

I had heard

that you and Pei Jiya were kicked out of the Duke manor.

I wanted to comfort you.

But to my surprise, I was wrong.

Little Zhuyu, you've really made the Mei family proud.

Stop it, Mei Si.

I really do like her.

I can tell.

I thought… you would be against it.

I've been through it.

I know how delightful love can be.

But I have to remind you.

Many people fall in love in this world.

But few couples can stay together until they grow old.

Little Kitty,

I only hope you won't end up like me.

Don't get your hopes up for nothing.

I didn't think you and Wu Zhen were a good match.

But now,

I really want you two to be together.

Why?

Because…

because you and I are in the same situation.

Naturally, I empathize with you.

But I'm still your cousin.

I'll go faster and further than you.

I like him now.

I don't want to worry about the future.

Even if we grow tired of each other one day,

I can accept it.

Life is long.

Life doesn't revolve around a husband.

Since you know all this,

I don't have to stop you.

Just like you said,

a demon's life is long.

But a human's life is short.

Since you've come to the Mortal Realm,

just do whatever you want.

Thank you.

But if you get hurt because of love in the future,

don't come crying to me.

I know.

- Good! - Bravo!

- Wonderful! - Nice show!

Sir, how much is this?

Look.

Amazing.

There is rosin in his mouth.

When he blows, the rosin touches the torch

and causes the flame to flare.

It's not a special skill.

Young Master,

it's good to be meticulous and knowledgeable.

But sometimes, you don't have to know so much.

I shouldn't have said anything.

- Nice! - Do it again!

How come it's snowing?

- Snow? - Why is it snowing?

It's snowing.

Why is it snowing today?

Do you not like snow?

It never snows in Quzhou.

Winter came early this year.

It's snowing early, too.

What's wrong?

I remember when I was young,

on the day of the first snowfall,

my mother would boil three eggs.

One for each of us.

She said that would ensure a long and happy life.

In the blink of an eye,

so many years have passed.

Check, please.

Here.

Let's go.

- Zhuyu… - Hmm?

guess what I'm holding.

Eggs.

How are you so smart?

You said

that you would boil eggs for me on the first snowfall of the year.

Which one do you want?

Take your pick.

This one.

Give Father the big one.

Go on. Good boy.

Father.

An egg.

I'm going to buy something.

- I'm going to look for Little Kitty. - Okay.

I'll wait for you, Lady Liu.

Little Zhuyu,

did Wu Zhen say when she is coming back?

Wonderful!

Shu, why are you here? Is there trouble in the Demon Underworld?

Yes.

It's the demonic fire again.

You're awake.

What's wrong with you?

Why did you kidnap me?

You fell in love with Mei Zhuyu.

It cannot be true, can it?

It's true.

I do like him.

Have you forgotten?

You're a demon.

So what?

I'm a demon, but I'm also a human.

I have friends and family.

Naturally, I should have a lover too.

Do you need so many people?

You have me.

Are we not enough?

Shu.

We'll be together for a long time.

But my fate with them only lasts for a few decades.

It's just a fleeting moment.

I want to experience the life of a mortal, too.

You've really changed.

No wonder the clan of elders was defeated by you.

You've grown up.

You have your own opinions.

You're no longer

the little kitty who walks on eggshells.

That's right. I've grown up.

So don't worry.

When did you fall for him?

Was it in the Twin Array?

Did you fall in love with him because he was willing to die for you?

Mm-hmm.

That's different.

I fell in love with him…

before that.

Maybe it was when he said that a woman's fulfillment

does not lie in marriage.

Or maybe…

it was when I went astray again.

He understood, tolerated,

and played with me.

But he…

is just an ordinary mortal.

Run!

Run!

It's all right now.

How did such a big fire get put out?

I didn't see anyone put out the fire.

Little Zhuyu, what happened?

Are you all right?

Where are Wu Zhen and Lady Liu?

Let's go.

He's not an ordinary mortal.

In my heart, he's different from other people.

Hmm…

He's great.

Great?

Shu…

in the Demon Underworld, I'm a half-demon freak.

In the human world,

I'm a spoiled brat.

For the past 18 years,

it seemed as if I balanced both sides,

but I was being judged in both.

Only with him…

am I Wu Zhen.

I don't have to explain myself.

Nor do I have to change.

With him, I feel at peace.

So,

what you're saying is…

I never made you feel at peace.

We did things for each other because we're comrades and best friends.

But he's different.

He truly acknowledges me and likes me.

But I like you too.

What did you say?

I said I like you more than he does.

I have no memory of 18 years ago.

I don't know where I came from, and I have no place to go.

For the past 18 years, I've only lived for you.

Xiaozhen, you said

that I'm yours.

Can you…

be mine alone?

I…

I didn't know.

Now you know.

Now you know why I've been devoted to helping you become a full demon.

Now you know why I do everything for your own good.

Now you know why you're the only one

who can come and go here as you please.

Now you know why your wish became my religion.

Now you know everything.

Do you still choose him?

Xiaozhen, we've been together for 18 years.

You've only been with him for a few months.

Do you still choose him?

I've always thought of you as my best friend.

Friend?

You should go.

Shu.

Go!

Are you all right?

The Gray Sect…

hasn't been able to elect a new elder.

There's too much going on.

Let Wu Zi Shu take over for now.

Let him calm down.

Okay.

Shu

Don't worry, Little Zhuyu.

Wu Zhen will be fine.

She has to be.

Don't worry, Little Zhuyu.

Mei Zhuyu.

What are you looking for?

Lady Liu,

where did you two go?

Where did you go?

What's wrong?

That night 18 years ago…

it was also snowing.

I thought…

I thought you were gone, too.

It's my fault.

I shouldn't have left.

It's not your fault.

You're fine.

May you live a long and happy life.

Have you heard?

Zhuyu and County Princess Qinghe have made up.

I heard that they had a quarrel just a few days ago.

- That's a sudden change. - That's right.

This world is indeed unpredictable.

It's full of twists and turns.

In my opinion,

you shouldn't believe those rumors.

- They will really make your head spin. - Mm.

Gentlemen, are you all right?

You should be more careful.

Are you here on a case?

No, I'm looking for someone.

Are you looking for me?

Mm-mm.

I'm looking for Commander Mei.

He is invited to the palace.

Greetings, Your Majesties.

Young Master Mei, you don't have to kneel.

Sis, you…

You're so biased.

All right, get up.

Get up now.

Don't blame your sister.

I think she's just happy for you.

I heard that you two are getting married soon.

I heard you two like each other.

Is it true?

Did Mingzhuang report that to you?

It's the talk of the town.

I don't need to waste my resources

and hear it from Mingzhuang.

Your Majesty, it's not a rumor.

Commander Mei,

you seem a bit different.

It's probably because after meeting Lady Wu,

I've realized some things.

Look.

They're inseparable now.

How about this?

The empress and I will decree your marriage right away.

What do you think?

A marriage decree?

Huh?

Commander Mei

told me before

that he never wanted to get married.

Now,

does he still feel the same way?

How could you

force a marriage like this?

Your Majesties.

Now, I want to marry her.

When Lady Wu is willing to marry me…

I'll marry her.

Have you thought it through?

I'm very sure.

This is great!

This is great!

Lady Wu.

What is it?

I grew up in Quzhou.

I was raised by my master.

Although he has passed away,

I still want to go back and tell him.

Do you want to go back to Quzhou?

Mm. Quzhou is far away.

I want to set out today.

Today?

Why are you in such a hurry?

The sooner I go, the sooner I'll come back.

Give me 10 days.

I'll be back in 10 days.

Lady Wu, I'm a man of my word.

I understand.

Ten days it is.

Chang'an

Chang'an

In 10 days, I'll be back.

Hyah! Hyah!

Fifth Brother.

Lu Yang, Celestial Master of Changxi Palace

I thought Tenth Brother

was living a luxurious life in Chang'an.

I thought

you didn't want to come back.

Fifth Brother…

you're joking.

Fifth Brother,

are you waiting here for me?

No.

The fish…

are fat.

Chi Hua, Celestial Master of Changxi Palace

I just finished setting up the pond array.

Fifth Brother, why didn't you stop him?

I couldn't stop him.

I'm sorry, Third Brother.

I thought the peach forest and the bamboo forest

were only replaced with pond water.

I didn't expect the array core to be here.

It's all because of Shuang Jiang.

When I plant pear trees, he steals the pears.

When I plant peach trees, he eats all the peaches.

My fruits were all hidden weapons,

but he ate them all.

It was such a powerful array.

He ate his way through seven of them.

I thought about it.

I should just dig a pond.

As soon as he came back, he went fishing in my pond.

He even barbecued the fish in front of me!

My arrays aren't to ward off outsiders.

They're to ward him off!

Chi Hua.

Enough chatter.

Xiao Mu, Celestial Master of Changxi Palace

Get inside.

Second Brother.

Changxi Palace

Be one with heaven and earth

Greetings, my brothers.

Chang Ming, Leader of Changxi Palace

Translated by Renee Luk