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[Moonlit Reunion]

[Adapted from Fuhua's novel, Mrs. Mei's Way of Love]

[Episode 24]

Elder Hui, regarding the cooperation you mentioned before,

now we can give it a try.

No wonder the Wight was after you back then.

You've regained your memories

and returned to your true form.

What exactly is your connection to Lord Phantom?

You don't need to know.

Mr. Shu, what do you want from me?

You're a millennia-old demon.

You know much of the past.

I'm sure you can be of help.

Don't you worry that I might deceive you?

If you have the nerve,

I will let you go back to being a rat.

Haven't you

had enough swill?

I wouldn't dare.

I'll follow your instructions, Mr. Shu.

Phantom Core.

Help me get it.

Phantom Core.

This exemplifies the virtue of consorts.

It's the foundation of moral influence.

Thus, it inspires all and guides spouses to harmony.

I've transformed into a butterfly.

Reading fried his brain?

I've transformed into a butterfly!

Isn't he cold?

What's going on?

Madam!

What's happening?

Don't move.

Stay still.

Madam, don't move!

What have I caught?

Good heavens.

Oh my god.

A goldfish. A huge goldfish!

It's a goldfish.

[Xuanjian Division]

How strange.

What's gotten

into everyone lately?

They're all losing their minds out of nowhere.

Perhaps daydreams fuel night fantasies.

When people go through life feeling unfulfilled,

it often comes out in their dreams.

But sometimes things got a little out of hand.

Be serious.

Even so,

this is eerie.

Dreaming is one thing,

but how can one sleepwalk and cause trouble?

It's like some contagious madness.

Sleepwalk?

Chief, don't dwell on it.

Your wedding tomorrow is what matters.

- Exactly. - Right.

Finally, another demon emerges.

Cat Lord, you are getting married tomorrow.

Why come here tonight?

Another demon is causing trouble in the city.

I'm here to investigate its background.

Then it's a wasted trip.

Why?

The demon you're looking for

isn't recorded in the Demon Market archives.

Judging by its actions,

it must have just become a demon.

Zhen,

if you need books,

why didn't you just come to me?

Mr. Shu, I thought you've been busy with the Hui Sect affairs recently.

I didn't want to disturb you.

Didn't you say these books were rare and precious,

not to be wasted?

Why did you...?

What does it matter?

If they're useless to you,

they're just scraps of paper.

Shu,

I'm about to be married.

You need to have your own life too.

I only have you.

You don't have to like me,

but please don't act like you don't need me.

The Demon Market needs you, Mr. Shu.

That's not the same.

Mr. Shu of the Demon Market

must keep personal and official matters separate.

I will continue to fulfill my duties.

You needn't worry, My Lord.

As for the rest,

I'll sort it out myself.

Good.

After all, for eighteen years,

we've had the best rapport.

She's the woman you can never have.

You'll never get her!

She's not yours!

Look at yourself.

Don't you dare mock me.

Oh no.

I'll be late.

[Duke of Wu's Mansion]

Yes, it's so lively.

She's still asleep.

Go wake her up.

Ms. Wu. Ms. Wu.

Ms. Wu.

Zhen,

stop sleeping.

Today is your wedding day!

It's my wedding, not yours.

Why the rush?

This is ridiculous.

You're always talking nonsense.

No sense of propriety at all.

The wedding!

Ms. Wu,

what kind of bride acts like you,

dawdling so much on her wedding day?

Exactly.

Hurry and get her up to get ready.

I...

I'll go take care of things outside.

Yes, sir.

- Ms. Wu. - Over there!

No, no, no.

Come on.

Once the groom comes in,

we make our move.

We must give Zhuyu a real shock!

- A real shock! - A real shock!

But

isn't Mei your cousin?

Oh, right.

So what?

Zhuyu is my cousin.

But I grew up with Zhen.

I have a deeper bond with her.

So Zhen comes first!

But

aren't we

supposed to be on Mr. Mei's side?

We're leaving.

Wait!

Even though you're Mr. Mei's fellows,

Mr. Mei belongs to Zhen.

So, in the end,

you're all Zhen's people.

In any case,

we must work together and give it our all.

We can't let Zhuyu bully Zhen.

Here comes the groom!

Zhuyu, why aren't you dodging?

Si, what are you doing?

It's tradition.

You have to take the hits willingly.

Do me a favor. At least pretend.

I see.

Go ahead.

Why does it feel like he's insulting us?

Hit him!

Stop this.

♪A glimpse of your silhouette♪

♪Let the incense drift as I sip the silence♪

♪The rustling of leaves by the doorstep♪

♪And longing begins to hum its quiet tune♪

♪May I borrow this time of peace?♪

♪To express my tenderness I hold within♪

♪That confession of "my heart delights in you"♪

Look.

♪Yet I'm too shy to speak the truth aloud♪

♪At the moment I met you♪

♪I felt as if I had wings of light♪

♪Every sight my eyes behold shines bright as stars♪

♪My years are etched with your name, this life devoted♪

♪You are the vow I never questioned♪

♪Though time may flow cold and unkind♪

♪I'll follow you wherever you roam♪

♪Through life's journey, love is our guiding decree♪

♪Fear no mountain, nor dread the mile♪

Look.

So beautiful.

♪You are the purpose of my lifelong quest♪

What's this about now?

She's waiting for the flower-adornment.

You don't know that?

Well, I've never been married.

On the wedding day,

the bride's female close friends

help with the final touch of the wedding attire

by adorning the bride with flowers

to convey their blessings.

Wait a minute.

Does Ms. Wu have any other friends besides us?

Female ones?

Well-born young ladies

refuse to associate with Princess of Qinghe County.

Why risk your own reputation

to help her out?

But

she once saved me.

Ms. Liu.

We forged our grudges in childhood.

Through years of rivalry,

perhaps it's time to turn the page.

Now, someone dares to marry you.

Of course I have to offer my congratulations.

I told you.

Hearing of the joy,

we from Ruyi Pavilion

came to share in your happiness.

My Lady, let's continue.

Unfold the mat.

Pass the mat and receive the bag.

May it be passed down through generations.

May your bond be eternal.

May your household prosper.

Scatter grains and beans to ward off the Three Evils.

First scatter,

may you two share a loving and harmonious marriage.

Second scatter,

may you remain deeply entwined in love.

Cross the saddle!

May peace be with you at all times, year after year.

Now's the auspicious moment. The newlyweds enter!

First bow!

Second bow!

Third bow!

Tying the hair!

With tied hair, they become husband and wife.

Their love knows no doubt.

Rise.

First bow!

Second bow!

When did you start liking him?

Perhaps when he said a woman's fulfillment

doesn't lie in marriage.

Or perhaps it was when,

no matter how unconventional I was,

he understood me, accepted me,

and joined in my recklessness.

♪Could grow more tender with each beat?♪

♪Like plum rains guarding every bough♪

Why are you laughing?

Nothing.

♪That fleeting bloom still lingers near♪

I just

suddenly feel it's wonderful.

♪Its glow reflected crystal clear♪

In the Demon Market,

I'm a half-demon freak.

In the human realm,

I'm an unconventional troublemaker.

Only with him

♪Two souls aligned for what's to grow♪

am I just Wu Zhen.

I don't need to explain

or change.

Cat,

I only hope you won't end up

with false hopes like I did.

I like him now.

I don't want to always worry about the future.

Even if the day comes when we grow tired of each other,

I can accept that.

Third bow!

Such a noble and upright man

is naturally appealing.

But his life is so lonely.

I asked you all to take care of him

so he'd feel some warmth.

♪Moments once wrapped in gentle haze♪

When I met you in Chang'an this time,

I found you different from before.

Perhaps it's because

♪A dream too sweet to believe♪

the nights are too cold,

so I yearn for a ray of light.

♪I'll travel the world with you♪

♪Let me vow beneath midnight's grace♪

Seniors, I beg you to grant my wish

and allow me to marry her

and spend a lifetime together.

The rules of Changxi Palace state

that any disciple wishing to leave

must enter the White Night Formation

and be pierced by the Divine Birds of White Night.

What's so good about that temptress?

Is she really worth such sacrifice?

Yes, she is.

♪Through every year, in love we stay♪

I once thought

my purpose in life was to uncover the past

and slay demons.

Then I met her.

For the first time,

I desired a future

and I grew greedy.

Desire

is what makes life vibrant.

Young Lord,

just do whatever

you wish to do.

So I believe

♪Destiny weaves its silent thread♪

she is worth it.

♪We meet where longing's gaze is led♪

Shared nuptial cup!

♪Past peaks and streams, our spirits roam♪

♪Two souls aligned for what's to grow♪

♪Veiled in mist, we wander slow♪

♪Two hearts adrift where stars run high♪

♪In passion's glow, longing blooms in light♪

The shared cup meets the spring moon.

Henceforth, their family thrives in eternal harmony.

Pay respects to the guests!

♪In a heartbeat, glances stray♪

Rest assured, everyone.

It's a rule that matters of the Demon Market

must not be mentioned to mortals.

As always.

I am willing to experience

what it means to be human

and live through it once.

Slaying demons,

and upholding righteousness remain my aspirations.

It's just that

I now have someone I care deeply about to protect.

The ceremony is complete!

♪Let me vow beneath midnight's grace♪

♪May you return with a smiling face♪

May you have children soon!

May you grow old together!

May you have a perfect marriage!

♪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♪

What do you want?

Ms. Liu,

what do you think

the future holds for Zhen and Zhuyu,

a human and a demon?

Actually,

I once almost got married too.

Once?

Get married?

You really think you're human?

Drop dead!

Later,

the former Snake Lord found me

and brought me back to the Demon Market to heal.

I swore to myself

that once I recovered,

I would go back and kill him

to avenge myself.

But I overlooked one thing.

I thought he would be scared,

terrified,

and regretful.

But I forgot

that the time I spent healing

was a lifetime

to him.

Demons can live for hundreds or even thousands of years.

We've seen the fickleness of the world and the complexities of human nature.

They say snakes are cold-blooded,

but we are nothing compared to you human.

You

claim to love,

yet when you turn cold,

you can be the most ruthless of all.

I am nothing like Duan.

Ms. Liu, you have nothing to worry about.

Humans and demons have vastly different lifespans.

We're destined to walk separate paths.

Come on.

Drink up.

If they were to fall in love,

it would surely end in tragedy.

I don't know

what the future holds for Wu Zhen and Mei Zhuyu.

All I know is that

she's a fearless young thing, unafraid of any challenges.

She's determined to go through this hardship.

But Mei Si,

you only have a few decades of good times.

Why waste them on me?

Ms. Liu, don't overthink it.

As long as I live,

I will like you.

As long as I like you,

I will wish you well.

And when I'm dead and gone,

there will be others who'll wish you well.

You don't need to worry.

Is it worth it?

That's for me to decide.

Why are you staring at me like that?

Of course it's because you're beautiful.

Wu Zhen is the bride today.

She should be the most beautiful.

But if you ever wear a wedding attire,

you'll outshine her without a doubt.

Ms. Liu,

I need to go help Zhuyu out.

Otherwise,

I'm afraid there won't be much of a wedding night.

I'm here! Here I come.

Come, drink up!

Mr. Mei, a toast to you.

Come on.

He has important matters to attend to later.

Alright.

- Let me. - I'll pour you some wine.

Come on.

Come on, drink up.

You don't have to keep staring at me.

Ms. Wu,

you should behave properly on your wedding day.

If you act improperly,

others will judge,

and even the groom might think less of you.

He won't. Don't worry.

I might be the first bride in Chang'an

to be trapped.

Of course.

Other young ladies in Chang'an

are all sound asleep at home at night.

Bottoms up.

It's a joyous day. Drink up, everyone!

Where's Mei Si?

He just threw up all over the place.

He's resting in the side room.

Exactly.

He's been drinking all the groom's wine.

Ms. Liu.

Cheers.

Ms. Liu. Ms. Liu!

You...

Dear.

Mei Si, get up!

Ms. Liu,

since I was young, I've had a crush on you.

It's been over ten years now.

You must have known it all along.

But why did you keep avoiding me?

But thank goodness

we've finally come to a happy ending!

Mei Si, how much have you drunk?

You're completely wasted.

Dear, after all we've been through,

we've finally found our way to each other.

Come on.

Let's have fun.

- Mei Si! - Mei Si!

Where are you going?

Everyone, enjoy your food and drinks.

We've received all your blessings.

No.

It's a demon.

I've got something important to do.

Ms. Liu.

- Ms. Liu. - You...

He's been possessed by a demon.

We must drive it out of him.

Dear.

Ms. Liu really didn't hold back.

Have someone check on Mei Si.

Don't let anything serious happen to him.

Ms. Wu!

Zhen?

Why is the bride standing so high up?

Isn't that the bride?

What's going on?

Great. Now I have magical powers during the day too.

I've finally become a real demon.

Is Ms. Wu Alright?

I won't let anything happen to her.

She's awake. Zhen is awake!

Here.

Are you feeling unwell?

Zhuyu, you're incredible.

You said she would wake in half an hour.

And she really did.

Why do you look so fierce?

You almost died just now.

Of course he looks fierce. He...

What is wrong with all of you?

Sir,

I had too much to drink.

When I woke up,

I was already outside.

I just had a dream.

Rest for a while.

The guests were startled earlier.

I'll go take care of things.

His wife just woke up.

How could he just leave like that?

Father.

Zhen,

are you still feeling unwell?

Earlier, I found a secret remedy at the Earth God Temple

that can cure all kinds of intractable diseases.

Would you like to try it?

Then please prepare a dose for Si as well, Father.

No problem.

You two just wait for me.

No problem.

Zhen,

you didn't have to make up

such a lame excuse to get Mr. Wu to leave.

I just don't understand.

I'm a mortal. It makes sense I'd be affected.

But how did you, the leader of the demons, fall for it?

This demon

strike on my wedding day.

I have to

turn the tables on this one.

The dream demon, which usually emerge only at night,

entered dreams in broad daylight.

And in a crowded place.

This can't be a coincidence.

What are you doing here?

Zhuyu!

When did you arrive in Chang'an?

Just now.

Did the sect leader let you come down the mountain?

Of course not.

I'm clever. I slipped away.

You know

I can't stand being in the mountains.

Never thought I'd run into your wedding as soon as I got here.

I was going to

buy you a basket of steamed buns to congratulate you.

But then

I saw you rushing out of Mei Mansion.

Zhuyu,

did you

run away from your wedding?

Today, a demon in Chang'an

disrupted the wedding banquet

and almost hurt my wife.

Do you have any clues?

This demon is very mischievous

and elusive.

It enjoys entering people's dreams,

driving them to turn their dreams into reality

and fulfilling their deepest desires.

Sounds tricky.

Not exactly.

Zhuyu, what are you going to do?

To find that demon.

I'll go with you.

Then you mustn't talk too much.

Alright.

But

what kind of demon are we actually looking for?

The dream demon?

Originally, it only enjoyed peeking into people's dreams.

Then it realized

that true desires often lie within dreams.

So it often sneaks into dreams first

and then takes control.

This demon feeds on the essence from dreams,

and grows stronger over time.

Though it hasn't harmed any lives yet,

it's just a matter of time.

So... So what are you planning to do?

Lure it out?

Follow the clues.

This demon has succeeded repeatedly

and is now at the peak of its greed.

Tonight,

it'll surely show up.

Since the dream demon loves dreams,

we'll create one for it.

But where should we

set this dream?

All those affected

are scattered across seven locations in Chang'an.

So far, only the southeast has no reported cases.

There is

a perfect place in the southeast.

Tonight,

I'll bring it back to the Demon Market.

One day,

I'll make sure these demons

disappear from Chang'an forever.

♪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?♪