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=Love Beyond the Grave= (Adapted from the novel by Li Qingran)

=Episode 14=

(Grace Garden)

Maybe

some rare treasures

will be on display.

I've heard Master Yili'er

has a remarkable skill

for identifying gold and treasures.

If he identifies anything authentic,

he'll even spend a fortune to buy it.

This is my family heirloom.

How I wish

I could be so fortunate.

I wonder if Master Yili'er

will teach others.

It would be even better

if he could teach me.

It's starting. Let's get in.

Come on.

Your Grace.

The show begins.

Master Yili'er is here.

There you are, Master.

Master,

take a look at my treasure.

Look at mine.

This is my family heirloom.

My dear guests,

you've all come with your treasures.

I'll identify them one by one.

All right.

If the treasure is genuine,

you'll get 1,000 pieces of gold.

But if it's fake,

it'll be destroyed right here.

What?

Destroyed?

Mine is real. I'm not afraid.

- Right. - Go ahead.

So many dignitaries.

Peerless in Youzhou, indeed.

If you smell like this,

even the best nose

will no longer work.

Go to the woodshed

and smell the firewood

to restore this sense.

You mortals are such a hassle.

It seems

you're here to collect scents

instead of finding the Lord

of Jiling Temple.

Can you sense if Song Xingyu is here?

He stole the Glazed Pagoda,

a magic tool,

to evade my spiritual perception.

Then how will you lure him out?

Yili'er made a deal with Song Xingyu.

But now he wants you.

So they've grown estranged.

Yili'er

is the one we need to crack.

What a peculiar smell.

Precious sword.

Sword.

It's pretty good.

This sword...

I'll offer 5,000 pieces of gold.

- 5,000 pieces? - 5,000?

Now destroy

all the counterfeits!

What?

All of them?

Really?

They can't all be fake, huh?

But...

It doesn't look fake at all.

It was really smashed.

And even this one?

Again.

So much gold.

This is too much.

Thank you, Master.

Can you even move that?

You've made a fortune.

This man is truly lucky.

Congratulations.

A genuine item will be worth a hundredfold.

A counterfeit will be destroyed.

It's a huge gamble, indeed.

Master.

Master, Master.

This is mine.

Look at mine.

Master, please take a look.

Look.

Is this jade vase

genuine or fake?

Where did you get it?

At a young age,

my grandfather got this jade piece

from a renowned master

when he traveled

with my ancestors.

Yili'er is just

what they say he is.

Not exactly.

Calm down and see for yourself.

How much is it worth?

Antiques oppose wind energy.

If the wisps of wind can tightly

connect with the antique,

it means it's real.

Conversely,

it's fake.

It's...

What's this?

A drop of water falls on the jade.

If it stays as a dewdrop

without dispersing,

it's real jade.

This item doesn't match.

It doesn't?

But that is genuine.

So we're watching a show

"a deceitful substitution."

Destroy it now.

Destroy? No.

You can't destroy it.

Don't listen to him.

Hey.

Yeah.

There's no way this is fake.

Oh no. I...

Move, move.

Get out of the way.

What are you doing?

Check mine, please.

It's from the previous dynasty.

Look at this.

- Previous dynasty? - Looks nice.

Nice, isn't it?

It's finely crafted

with smooth lines.

That's right.

Sadly, it's too thick and heavy.

Not from the previous dynasty.

It's a current forgery.

There's no way

this is an antique.

According to the rules,

a fake must be destroyed here.

Since it's a fake,

why not sell it to me?

Who is she?

What is that?

Why does it give off a strange scent?

It's a bracelet made of agarwood.

Very precious.

Miss, it's my honor

to have you live here.

Take this

as a welcoming gift.

People usually

have a deal with newly shaped spirits

as their servants.

I've never seen anyone

who has a deal with such a powerful spirit.

Who says I'm his servant?

I'm the master and he's the servant.

I command him.

Miss,

if you don't mind,

will you hand him over

to me?

Name your price.

You're carrying the token

of the Lord of Jiling Temple.

How dare you want another one?

I don't dare to let my spirit

snatch his servant.

How do you know?

No wonder you said

your spirit was disobedient.

Have you also heard that?

The Lord of Jiling Temple is in trouble.

Are you going to abandon him?

It seems you don't know.

He offended the Sovereign

and fled to the Mortal World.

Now,

he has been tracked down.

I think

if he gets caught,

he should be executed immediately.

Otherwise, if he escapes again

or if he

gets locked up for centuries,

he won't answer when you call him.

And you can't casually get a new spirit.

Then your life

will pass by quickly.

Miss,

if I end up having no spirit,

will you give me yours?

What will you give me in return?

What do you want?

Who's that?

Song Xingyu?

(Song Xingyu, Lord of Jiling Temple)

Greetings, My Lord.

Why am I losing control of my mouth?

Look, My Lord.

These are the treasures

I've collected for you.

They're sparkling and valuable.

Tell me.

When stealing during the day,

did you see a woman with a spirit?

I'm very familiar with them.

Do you mean

the spirit holding a sword?

Does the woman have spirit power?

No.

She's a mere mortal.

So, Fang Chang didn't lie.

How powerful is the spirit

by her side?

I can't tell

how powerful he is.

But he can use the mortal's sword.

That sword is powerful.

Let's do something to separate them.

My Lord,

can you kill that spirit

and give me his sword?

Get lost!

Who is the Lord, you or me?

How dare you order me around?

I'm sorry, My Lord.

I'll go figure out how to separate them.

No need.

I'll find a way to separate them.

By then,

you just hold that spirit off.

Yes.

If you manage to snatch the sword,

bring it back to me.

Yes.

This Gold-threaded Glove

can block the aura of magic tools.

Wear it to get the sword.

Yes.

My Lord,

can I have that tower?

Get out!

Yes.

- My ball. - Young Master, don't go.

Don't go there. Come back.

Young Master.

Is he all right?

- Dangerous. - Is he fine?

Be very careful.

My ball.

Let's go.

I was really freaked out.

Nothing must happen to Young Master.

You know what? After the fete was over,

Master had a stunning woman

stay here.

Maybe she'll be his new bride.

Four ladies can't help feeling restless.

Just now,

I saw them head aggressively

toward the woodshed

to give her a hard time.

Looks like Master

wants another child.

Because his children,

male or female,

always die young.

People are gossiping.

These years, Master has been wealthier.

But among his children,

only Young Master Luda

grew up to adulthood.

(Luda?)

Maybe it's a curse.

Young Master Luda went to the capital at ten

and never returned.

Master

doesn't seem to want him back.

Simu.

Yili'er's son is Luda,

a senior official

in the Capital.

Then?

Another friend of yours?

I'm not worthy of a friend like that.

He's the High Priest's favorite pupil,

Young Priest Luda.

He's very likely to be High Priest.

In the Chong Court,

everybody knows him.

That explains

why Yili'er can have

so many treasures

from the royal court.

You think

he's also involved in this?

I don't think so.

He scorns such things.

Have mercy upon us.

Have mercy upon us.

There's confusion.

There's confusion.

He looks very ethereal.

It's said to be

the most important gift for becoming a priest.

What are you going to do

to Yili'er and Song Xingyu?

Now that I'm here,

I'll wait until they come to me.

How arrogant.

(Jiang Ai, Left Hand of the Void)

Thinking of sending Simu

another present?

If you keep waiting,

you'll be like a waiting husband.

Her Grace has been away for so long.

Without constraints,

you seem pretty carefree.

Simu has never constrained me.

But look at you.

When Her Grace is away,

you're in charge.

Shouldn't you feel happier?

Why are you acting like a resentful man?

Oh, I see.

Her Grace has been in the Mortal World for so long.

Is she seeing another man?

Oh, you must be heartbroken.

Hitting a nerve?

You called me over for a discussion.

Since you have so much free time,

why don't you

authorize the fund request

for two billion spirit stones?

Her Grace approved it before she left.

When are you going to stop stalling?

I suddenly remembered

I had work to do.

I should go.

Go to the Mortal World.

If Her Grace has a problem,

inform me immediately.

- Yes. - Yes.

Spring water ginseng.

Xiling mutton.

North Sea snow lotus.

That's so you.

After just a few days,

you can identify food with clarity.

So, you wrote a note

and asked me to have the servants

prepare this, right?

Exactly.

I'm just curious

about how well you're doing

with your sense of smell.

It's me, Miss.

May I come in and talk to you?

This is your house.

Don't be so formal.

Miss He,

I have a favor to ask of you.

What favor?

My son Luda

lived in the Capital.

Suddenly, he's coming back to see us.

I'm wondering

if you can have your spirit

stop my son from coming here

and get him back to the Capital.

I've heard Luda

went to the Capital at ten

and never came back.

Why?

Are you afraid

he'll know about your evil deal?

Or are you afraid

to lose this son?

Miss,

you must be joking.

We've been living here

for a couple of days.

So you go help him.

But you...

Don't worry about me.

Thank you, Miss.

I'd like to see

what you and Song Xingyu

are up to.

Young man,

fancy meeting you here.

You know what?

I got back from out of town

and found a way to make a fortune.

Tell me about it.

- You... - Simu is right.

As long as we wait...

You'll come on your own.

I don't want this sword.

I have to go now.

Be careful with fire in dry weather.

Be careful with fire in dry weather.

(Young Priest Luda of the Chong court)

Seventeen?

It's you.

Why are you like this?

What a surprise.

You know me, Young Priest.

How come you suddenly showed up?

To be honest,

your father sent me

to make you return to the Capital.

You know my father?

This is

just his excuse

to lure me away.

He wants to kill

my friend and me.

Then let's hurry back.

You believe me already?

What if I lied?

There's no evil

in your eyes.

Will your friend

be all right?

Don't worry.

She's smart.

She won't be fooled

the same way again.

Father.

Mother.

Look.

Now I can

hold the two of you

with just one arm.

You always said you loved me,

but you both left me.

I'm left all alone.

Simu.

Simu,

I'm leaving.

A mortal doesn't live forever.

I can't stay any longer.

Simu,

I can't live

without your mother.

I must leave with her.

Didn't you promise

to live with me?

Why did you break your promise too?

Why did every one of you

have to abandon me?

I don't want to be alone.

I just don't want that.

Simu,

you can leave with us.

Death will end everything.

There will be no more pain.

When you're dead,

the three of us will reunite.

Stop acting.

My parents

only want me

to live a good life.

You failed to find my vital center,

so you tried to kill me in my dream.

Lord of Jiling Temple,

you tried really hard.

You're such a loyal servant.

I guess Song Xingyu

must have promised you

that after killing me,

he will become the Sovereign

and give you all the glory and wealth

in this world.

But have you ever thought

about what will happen

if he fails?

Song Xingyu,

it's really not easy for me

to get to see you.

He Simu,

you've fallen this far.

Why are you still talking tough?

You're greedy, short-sighted,

reckless, and foolish.

In the past 300 years,

you haven't grown at all.

You...

Give me the Spirits Lantern!

It's not with me.

Even if I die,

it won't take you as its master.

Then...

Go get the Lantern back.

Now you have no spirit power

and very little magic.

If you can't get it back,

I will...

I will throw you

into South Sea Ice Coffin

and lock you up forever.

I have a question.

If I'm satisfied with your answer,

I suppose I can give you

the Lantern.

Why do you want to be the Sovereign?

In this world,

every spirit wants that.

The Sovereign can do anything

and gets anything

he or she wants.

All the treasures in this world

will belong to me.

And then?

Spirits can't feel or enjoy

the sensual pleasures

or luxuries.

So what's the point

of having them?

If it's not a precious position,

why do you refuse to give it up?

I'm not satisfied with your answer.

I won't give this position

to someone I hate.

In that case,

I'll kill you and take it!

You're back sooner than expected.

I think I'm back at a perfect time.

Luda?

Father,

what are you doing?

He had a deal with a spirit

in exchange for your family fortune

and your rapid promotion.

These years, all your siblings

died at a young age

just because his misdeeds

backfired on him.

Father.

Is she

telling the truth?

Please spare me, sir.

Treasure Vault.

My... My treasures.

My collections of over ten years.

Father.

It's all over.

- Oh no. - Father.

All is lost.

Father.

Sorry.

He slipped away.

It's all right.

Next time, he won't be

so fortunate.

Are you all right?

What could go wrong with me?

Why were you so obedient this time?

You did what I told you to.

I don't know your plan.

So I believe

I shouldn't cause you any trouble.

You smell so good.

In the dream

Song Xingyu fabricated,

I smelled the pleasant aroma

from your scented pouch.

♪Touched memories♪

In that case,

why not smell a little more?

♪Sink into my heart♪

And since that night,

you've kept a straight face.

I suspect

you'll settle the score with me

after your power's back.

So I might as well be bolder.

♪A lifetime is given for a name to be remembered♪

♪There are passions and pains♪

♪Hope we'll experience them together♪

♪Before we forget or grow apart♪

Besides,

when I was away from you...

♪Grows dim and fades away♪

I flattered myself

and worried about you.

♪I care for no one but you♪

♪I'll come near and run to you♪

So you know

you always flatter yourself.

♪Eternity and radiance♪

♪Worth more than any barren land♪

♪I might as well spend the rest of my life♪

♪Walking with you through eternity♪

♪Between black and white, ripples crossed♪

♪Light encountered shadow♪

♪It pierced the darkness and the time♪

♪The unbreakable fate♪

♪Suddenly cracked♪

♪Between black and white, ripples crossed♪

♪Light encountered shadow♪

♪It pierced the darkness and the time♪

♪The unbreakable fate♪

♪Suddenly cracked♪

♪Listen, all sounds are roaring♪

♪As cold ice turns into tides♪

♪A century's loneliness melts dreams♪

♪Following fate's guidance♪

♪By fate, our moments were exchanged♪

♪The heart wakes up all of a sudden♪

♪Watch fireworks fall like stars♪

♪This bond is tangled into a thread♪

♪Worldly reflections fade into mist♪

♪Borrowing one fleeting heartbeat♪

♪You drew me into mortal dust, till I'm enamored with its charms♪

♪The heart wakes up all of a sudden♪