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[Moonlit Reunion]

[Episode 10]

Ms. Wu.

The Guardian Formation is ready.

The barrier is open.

Get ready.

It's time.

Are you Xuan Hui?

It's me precisely.

Cat!

On New Year's Eve

in the seventh year of Ren'an,

a great fire from the sky

burned down half of Chang'an.

The fire burned for three days and three nights before it was quenched.

Countless people in Chang'an

were injured.

There were

1,069 casualties.

There are many perplexities in this case.

First,

a fire suddenly fell in Chang'an from the sky,

and it couldn't be extinguished with water.

Its source is unknown.

Second,

during the three days the fire lasted,

massive people were injured,

but less than half of the people died of it.

The coroner searched all over these bodies,

but no scars were found.

Third,

when Yamen interrogated the people,

several of them said they somehow saw shadows of demons.

When asked for the details,

they didn't dare to say.

Later, they turned their words and denied the testimony.

These facts

are unusual.

It might be the demons' doing.

Chang'an has long had a legend of the Demon Market

since ancient times.

Turns out it was caused by the Demon Market.

Shu.

- Wuzishu. - Wuzishu.

What's wrong?

Shu.

Ms. Liu actually likes demons.

This is so...

Unique.

But are there demons in this world?

There should be.

I once saw one in the Liu Mansion, didn't I?

White Snake just made it up,

but never showed me any of them.

Speaking of the devil.

Another snake.

This...

How is he?

He's alright now.

At the moment, his mind is agitated.

Just let him rest for a few days.

It's indeed a big scene today,

but Shu has always been calm.

How can he be shocked like that?

Basically, Shu is a book.

Maybe he was afraid

that the lightning might set him on fire.

After all, it was the bones of the malevolent one.

It carries an Evil Aura.

Ling Xiao.

Does he show anything unusual?

I have checked him just now.

He didn't seem to be infected by the Evil Aura.

Cat Lord, you must be exhausted

by leading the lightning today.

Fortunately, it has passed.

We can rest well for a few days.

I'm afraid we can't.

Why?

Ms. Wu.

Remember what day it is tomorrow?

The Sky Lantern Festival.

I'm not going.

Do you mean

there is a Demon Market in Chang'an?

It's recorded in the secret scroll in the palace.

So I don't think it's a groundless rumor.

We need to be more cautious in the future.

Find some clues to verify it.

Alright.

But Shi,

where are you going?

It's the Sky Lantern Festival today.

All the young nobles and officials in Six Ministries

will release Sky Lanterns in the imperial palace.

So you'll leave me alone?

I'm working so hard, but you seem rather relaxed.

It's raining so heavily.

Why don't you help me?

You earned nothing but are still eating.

Why blame me for the heavy rain?

Besides,

it's not that I don't want to earn money.

I just don't know

how to do other work.

You...

Pour the water now!

Still eating?

Put it down!

You...

Isn't this Zhuyu's place?

Mei Si.

Wenhua.

Is there a master from the Changxi Palace?

No.

What are you doing here?

I heard that there is a master here who can exorcise evils and demons.

Are you the master from the Changxi Palace?

Precisely.

[Duke of Wu's Mansion]

Ms. Wu.

Ms. Wu.

It's the Sky Lantern Festival today. You should wake up early.

It's time to wash up.

Ms. Wu.

It's almost the hour of Shen.

At least,

you should get up and have something.

Her Majesty is here!

Ms. Wu...

My Lady.

Zhen.

Where are you going in a hurry?

As the second daughter of the Duke of Wu

and my only sister,

you lead by example,

being noble and graceful.

But look at you now,

totally unconstrained.

Your Majesty, don't be angry.

It's good that Ms. Wu is here.

The Sky Lantern Festival is once in a year.

It's quite rare.

So you should come to make a wish.

Release the lantern and make a wish?

It's just like a daydream.

Unrealistic.

Unrealistic?

In your childhood, you fell gravely ill and lay unconscious for three months.

Weren't it for the Sky Lantern Festival

when I prayed to heaven,

hoping that you could recover from your serious illness,

you wouldn't have been safe and lively now.

Sister, you are right.

Ms. Wu, what's your wish?

I wish for a peaceful world.

A peaceful world?

I'd thank God if you don't stir up chaos.

Your Majesty.

Your Highness.

I'm Mei Zhuyu. Greetings, Your Majesty.

Your Highness.

My Lady.

I heard you solved

two more cases recently.

You brought great honor to our Mei family.

It's my duty.

Mr. Mei.

Do you know what the Sky Lantern Festival is?

It's an auspicious day for people to pray for blessings.

Don't worry, Your Majesty and Your Highness.

I've already explained these to Zhuyu.

Zhuyu, what's your wish then?

I wish for a propitious time

and a peaceful world.

- A peaceful world. - A peaceful world.

Mr. Mei, you do care about the people.

You are a real gentleman.

Sister.

You are being obviously partial.

As for the belief in deities,

even if we don't do rituals usually,

at critical moments, we should still be in awe.

Especially now that you are at the age for marriage,

you should pray sincerely.

Let Sky Lanterns take your wishes to the heavens.

When God sees them,

you will definitely get

a good lady

or a gentleman.

I hope the last-moment prayer could work.

What...

I mean, I will be sincere.

This one is so big.

This is also good-looking.

This one is made of cloth, and this, of paper.

It's just releasing the Sky Lanterns.

They put so much effort.

They choose a beautiful Sky Lantern

in the hope

that their Sky Lanterns can be seen because of the good looks.

It's just the playful nature of young people.

But you are only in your twenties.

Ask yourself,

why don't you have such a nature?

You said it's the nature of young people.

As a centuries-old serpent demon, why do you join this?

Do you think I want it?

Anyway, I am the daughter of a minister.

I have to pretend.

Ms. Huzhu.

Master Shuangjiang, won't you join the Sky Lantern Festival?

I'm looking for demons.

Did you just say

you were looking for demons?

Today, Mei Si said

he seemed to see the shadow of a demon.

Just in case,

I came out to inspect again.

But along the way,

there doesn't seem to be anything unusual.

Is your hand pricked?

Watch out, Ms. Huzhu! A demon!

Sorry, Ms. Huzhu.

Are you alright?

I'm fine.

Then I'll continue looking for demons.

Master Shuangjiang.

It's not every day we have a festival.

Let's make Sky Lanterns together.

Master Shuangjiang, let's make Sky Lanterns together!

Yes, we made a lot of Sky Lanterns.

Let's go.

Come on.

Mr. Mei, may I have a word with you?

Ms. Xie, what's the matter?

Mr. Mei, people have been talking about you recently.

They say the best among the young generation.

And that the Xuanjian Division get back to its right way

because of your indispensable effort.

That's very kind of them.

Mr. Mei, you are a man of integrity.

I have something to say to you.

Ms. Xie, do you have a case to report?

That's not it.

It's just that I've heard too much of you,

and I can't help my feelings.

I really admired you, Mr. Mei.

In fact, there is something you don't know.

My father treats me strictly.

If there is no banquet invitation,

it's hard for me to meet outsiders.

Even if being a parent,

one can't force or restrict their children.

But the Xuanjian Division

has no authority over this matter.

No.

In fact, my father is nice.

He's good to the family and the younger generation.

He is an official in the Ministry of Personnel

and has many disciples.

He is also beneficial to their careers.

Mr. Mei, I'd like to ask

if you are willing to be my father's disciple.

Then both sides can get even closer.

Xuanjian Division is beyond the Six Ministries.

If I get involved with officials in the Six Ministries,

there may be suspicions of factionalism.

Moreover, the cases of the Xuanjian Division

are different from others.

How about just considering me?

Ms. Xie, what do you mean?

Mr. Mei, you have an outstanding demeanor.

The first time we meet, you make me delighted.

I would like to ask

whether you have feelings for me.

Thank you for your appreciation.

But I don't have such affection.

Do you hate me?

Ms. Xie, we have only met a few times.

Why would I hate you?

But my family and background are both outstanding.

Why don't you have feelings for me?

Sorry.

Mr. Mei, do you refuse to explain?

I just think that if I really like someone,

it should have nothing to do with external conditions.

Ms. Xie, I don't have any feelings for you.

Mr. Mei, don't get me wrong.

I have learned women's virtue well since I was young.

And my family is strict with me.

So I won't pester you,

unlike the unruly Princess of Qinghe County.

Whether it's unruly

or outrageous,

everyone has their own way of living.

Ms. Wu also has her merits.

You don't have affection for me,

so could it be you want to be a princess consort?

I just don't agree with your words.

It seems the rumors outside are false.

Mr. Mei, you are pretty close

to the Princess of Qinghe County.

You just got promoted as a chief,

but you've already become arrogant and dismissive.

If I let my father report something about you...

Ms. Xie, mind your words.

Don't lose your temper.

Why are you here?

Did you plan it together to make a fool of me?

Ms. Xie, what's going on?

Xie is timid.

My Lady, please spare her

and stop scaring her.

I didn't.

But just now, she...

She brought Mr. Xie's words

and praised Mr. Mei,

saying that he'll have a bright future.

As the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel,

Mr. Xie indeed has more discernment than those mediocre ones.

Mr. Mei.

Would you appreciate the lanterns together with me?

Alright.

Master Shuangjiang.

Do you have any wishes?

Slay and eliminate demons!

Well, how do you spell "slay"?

"Slay" of "slaying demons"?

I don't know.

Don't you have any serious desires?

Serious...

[Become rich]

Here you are.

So?

What wish did you make?

Of course, it was to become a pair

with Ms. Liu at last.

[May Mei and Liu be a pair at last]

Mei Si.

You released so many Sky Lanterns.

Well, it's a long journey for them,

and some accidents might happen.

So I released many of them,

and at least one of them can be seen by God.

I don't know if God can see it

But Ms. Liu has surely seen it.

I wonder what wish

Ms. Liu has made.

Si.

Zhen.

[Get lost, Mei Si] Is that Ms. Liu's?

Just get used to it.

Zhen.

At least, Ms. Liu thought about me

when she released the lantern.

Won't you release one?

I'm not a child. Why would I still believe it?

It's not a big deal if you believe it.

Even a big guy like Huang Yi

released two of them.

He wished to start a family.

Don't use violence.

Huang.

Compared to making a wish to the heavens by releasing Sky Lanterns,

it's better to turn to a matchmaker.

People in Chang'an believe

it would be most effective to release lanterns today.

Ms. Wu, will you make a wish?

All right.

Zhen.

You simply agreed with him?

I've been persuading you to do so every year,

but you always ignore me.

Make a wish quickly.

Since you fetched me the lantern,

may you live a long life.

Ms. Wu, may you be in good health.

May you always be satisfied.

May you be free from disasters.

May you have a bright future.

May you succeed on your path.

May...

Wait.

Are you writing poetry?

Can you make a serious wish?

Write it well.

♪A sigh for mortal dust♪

♪As blossoms burn to dusk♪

♪Memories tint the heart♪

♪Carved in silence, fading unseen♪

♪Candle shadows carve through grief♪

♪Seasons turn in silent thief♪

♪Night rain murmurs, faint and slow♪

♪Tears fall quiet, lost below♪

[May the land be harmonious]

♪I drift away with scattered stars♪

♪Glancing back at time's worn scars♪

♪You're the longing that defies the end of days♪

♪If the tale could turn anew, and reshape the skies♪

♪I would spend my life on you, in patient sacrifice♪

♪Let fate rise through the storm, as love begins again♪

♪Never could I forget♪

♪When oaths dissolve into oceans, drifting through the years♪

♪Memory walks beside me, ever close, forever clear♪

[May the world be peaceful]

♪A will that never falters♪

♪Fading beneath time's quiet hush♪

May the Demon Market be peaceful.

May the world be harmonious.

[Ruyi Pavilion]

♪If the tale could turn anew, and reshape the skies♪

♪I would spend my life on you, in patient sacrifice♪

♪Let fate rise through the storm, as love begins again♪

♪Never could I forget♪

♪When oaths dissolve into oceans, drifting through the years♪

♪Memory walks beside me, ever close, forever clear♪

♪A will that never falters♪

♪Fading beneath time's quiet hush♪

[May the land be harmonious]

[May Mei and Liu be a pair at last]

Look!

Look! That one flew high.

It's beautiful.

Look.

This lantern feels strange.

No.

This is...

Demonic magic.

There's a demon controlling the Sky Lantern?

It feels weird.

Ms. Huzhu.

What are you talking about?

I said you made brilliant Sky Lanterns.

Sure.

After all, I'm a master.

Then just make another one.

Alright.

Someone released

such an impressive Sky Lantern in Chang'an City.

I don't even have such ones.

That's right.

I've never seen such a giant Sky Lantern.

I wonder who it belongs to.

What's going on?

Fire!

Run!

Run now!

Ms. Liu?

It's actually Xuan Hui.

How did he get out of the Demon Prison?

It's coming at me?

Wait.

It's crowded here now.

People could get hurt accidentally.

I'll deal with the Sky Lantern.

Alright.

It has demonic power.

I reckon the Obsidian Serpent is nearby.

I'll find him.

Be careful.

Alright.

Huang Yi.

Ms. Wu.

How did you...

Arrange for the Jinwu Guard to lead everyone down.

Don't let them hide in the building.

In addition, hurry and inform the Fire Supervision Division.

Yes.

Let's go.

Don't panic. This way, all of you.

Hurry up. This way.

Go down from here.

Hurry.

Help me!

Why is there such a fire?

Right.

Did you also see the Gaint Turtle Sky Lantern just now?

Who released it?

It's huge and can easily cause accidents.

It's really dangerous.

It could have been a good Sky Lantern Festival.

Your Majesty,

I have informed the Fire Supervision Division.

They'll be here soon.

Many people released lanterns today.

Pass the order

to let each family check the number of people.

There mustn't be more trouble.

And make an announcement to the city

that to avoid another fire,

no one is allowed to release Sky Lanterns of Wishes again!

Yes!

Go this way.

Ms. Liu.

Ms. Liu!

Everyone, go this way! Hurry!

May I ask...

Have you seen the Princess of Qinghe County?

Have you seen the Princess of Qinghe County?

Her Ladyship is good in martial arts and swift.

She should have come down a long time ago.

Let's go.

Ms. Xie.

Have you seen the Princess of Qinghe County?

Yes.

At the west side of the city gate tower,

she urged me down.

And then? Where is she?

I have no idea.

As I turned around, the fire exploded.

Mr. Mei!

What are you doing?

Ms. Wu may still be up there.

I've known Ms. Wu for years.

She's no normal woman.

With her skills,

it's nearly impossible for her to be trapped.

And the Fire Patrol will come soon.

What's the use of going up?

Even so,

I can't let her possibly be in danger.

Come back!

Xuan Hui, you can't escape!

We haven't met for six years, right?

I can't see the light in the Demon Prison.

[Xuan Hui] I can't remember how long it's been.

How did you escape from the Demon Prison?

Why did you harm Cat Lord in secret?

You do care about Cat Lord.

Don't beat around the bush.

After so many years,

you are still the same.

You wouldn't even greet me.

Greet you?

Alright.

It's not this kind of greeting.

I'm telling you,

it's not that I can't beat you.

Don't force me.

You are the Snake Lord.

You can't abuse your authority like this!

I'm not abusing it.

At most, I'm teaching you junior a lesson.

Nonsense!

Why would a senior

resort to every way to sent her junior to the Demon Prison?

You deserve worse than the Demon Prison!

Today, you hurt Cat Lord.

If you insist on resisting the arrest again,

I can kill you.

Do you really want to kill me?

For an outsider,

you actually want to kill me.

Father!

Sister!

Sister!

Don't leave me behind. Sister...

Wu Zhen.

♪In a heartbeat, glances stray♪

Wu Zhen!

♪Yesterday drifts far away♪

♪Moments once wrapped in gentle haze♪

♪Still stir within where feelings stay♪

♪Let me vow beneath midnight's grace♪

♪May you return with a smiling face♪

♪My heart, once whole and true♪

♪Becomes the stars and endless blue♪

♪True hearts meet as fate aligns♪

♪Love walks in step, like mirrored light♪

♪Together bound for all our days♪

♪Through every year, in love we stay♪

It's them!

Wu Zhen!

I have given Mr. Mei the medicine.

It can temporarily calm his mind and relieve the pain.

As for his injuries, he has to rest for a while.

After all, the city wall was high,

and he fell down holding you, My Lady.

That's why his leg was badly injured.

I'm afraid it might cause lasting problems in the future.

Mingzhuang.

I remember my father

kept many precious herbs in his collection.

Search with the Imperial Physician

and see what can be used.

Is that Xuan Hui tonight?

It's him,

the black serpent who should have been in prison.

Why did he get out again?

Snake Lord went to deal with him. We'll know it when he's caught.

Ms. Wu!

No.

♪Blossoms drift, and the world grows pale♪

♪Memory brews a bitter tale♪

♪Vows of forever fade in the breeze♪

♪Without you, all fades into nothing♪

♪Past joys and sorrows tangle in dreams♪

♪The deepest pain is parting's gleam♪

♪A lifetime vowed to share with you♪

♪Yet still beyond my reach, it flew♪

♪Petals drift, then fade from sight♪

♪How is falling for love not right?♪

♪Moonlight chills the breath I keep♪

♪I hold you close, but silence runs deep♪

♪Petals drift, then fade from sight♪

♪How is falling for love not right?♪

♪Your glance flickers, memories bloom♪

♪How can I find you through the gloom?♪

♪What hope survives beyond the doom?♪