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[Moonlit Reunion]

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

[Episode 25]

Stop dragging me.

Where are you going?

I need to go home.

No, stay.

This is the pleasure district,

a place for fun and insatiable desires.

For a dream demon, it's irresistible.

[Ruyi Pavilion]

He's here.

My Lady,

I don't get why I have to be the one to help.

The dream demon is mischievous.

It gets off on spying and messing with people.

The more dramatic and bizarre the dream,

the more it loves the dream.

Now, it feeds on the essence of dreams,

growing stronger

and pickier.

I figured

only your dream can satisfy the demon.

My dream?

Why?

Mei Si is human,

and I'm half-human.

But you're different.

You're the most charming,

the most mysterious,

the most dazzling,

and the most revered

great demon in Chang'an.

Me?

Of course.

You've crossed more bridges than I've walked roads,

and loved more people than I've shed fur.

You've seen more in one life than I would in two.

I can't imagine

how wild

your desires, secrets,

and dreams must be.

If that demon has any sense,

it won't pass you up.

Let's get started.

My Lady, if you're using me as bait, just say it.

- After all, I'm... - Come on.

Honestly,

with you staring at me like this,

I'm stressful

and can't fall asleep.

Really?

But you have to.

It's here.

Yeah.

Wait, it's going

to Ruyi Pavilion.

Ms. Huzhu might be in danger!

Hey, stop pulling me like that. So rude.

So this is what you look like?

Cute.

Uh, what do you want?

You've been in my dream.

You should know I'm a cat demon.

Cats love eating fish,

especially ones like you,

a demon fish getting fatter by the day.

No, please! I'm just a small fry,

full of curiosity.

Besides, even if you eat me,

you won't gain much cultivation.

Then I'll just eat half of you

to taste a little bit.

You'll be half-dead,

flopping on the ground,

never able to swim freely again.

Please don't scare me like this.

I can live without a lot of things,

but I can't live without freedom.

I became a demon

to wander among mortals

and experience their desires.

In people's dreams,

I ease the burden of their hearts,

giving them moments of freedom.

Isn't that mutually beneficial?

What's so bad about that?

Why did you pick on me?

Freedom in dreams isn't real freedom.

After waking up, they still have to clean up the mess.

That's easy.

Just keep them in the dream forever

and never wake up.

Sounds like you're the one dreaming.

You disturb souls with dreams

and cause chaos in the human world.

As the Cat Lord,

I must take you to the Demon Market for punishment.

If I refuse, what can you do about it?

Haven't you realized?

You're already in a dream.

This isn't Ling Xiao's dream.

I already checked his.

It's boring, not worth my time.

You're in my dream now.

Your dream?

A dream demon's dream

embraces and absorbs everything.

In here,

I call the shots.

[Ruyi Pavilion]

Wait here in case I need help.

No way.

Since it's a dream,

maybe I can use Ling Xiao's flower branch against it.

How is this possible?

How come the branch broke through my dream?

Cat demon.

What?

What's going on?

Where is Ms. Huzhu?

What are you doing? Why so nervous?

Oh, nothing.

You were taking too long, so I rested here.

Senior Zhuyu, where's the demon?

It got away.

What?

But that's good.

What do you mean?

I never planned to catch it.

I was just following the trail.

Let's go while the magic trace still lingers.

Where to?

The Demon Market.

What?

My Lady, time to wake up.

I took you back to the Demon Market.

You can't leave

without my permission.

But I did nothing wrong.

Why did you ground me here?

You intrude into others' dreams,

and that's not wrong?

Yes, I sneak into their dreams

to free them from repression,

letting them act on their desires,

making up for regrets, and fulfilling wishes.

Shouldn't they be happy?

Whether they're happy or not is their own affair.

You can't control that.

Why do you do this?

I... Why?

Because it's fun!

You know, dreams have flavors.

Some are as sweet

as nectar,

like great exam grades,

a wedding night,

and having many children.

Some taste sour, like unripe fruit,

filled with jealousy, schemes, and greed.

And

some are bitter and astringent,

like dreams of those who hide secrets

they can't speak aloud.

You throw them into chaos

just to have fun?

That's nonsense.

I'm not!

I'm helping them.

Humans are hypocritical.

They want things deep down

but won't admit it openly.

I enter dreams to let them

indulge their true desires

and do what they want but don't dare to.

True desires, huh?

You see, I just entered your dream.

You want to

become a real demon,

be with that handsome gentleman, and...

You don't want me to say it? Fine!

Don't resort to violence!

Put me down! Put me down!

Not to be rude,

but you've been acting human so long

that you've become so secretive and boring.

You clearly want it.

Why won't you admit it?

What, wanna see my dream again?

No, I wouldn't dare!

Hey, don't be scared.

I'm really curious

about Her Ladyship's dream.

Wanna know?

I'll tell you

next time.

You love to snoop into others' privacy

and meddle in their lives.

Sounds like you could use some education.

You're going to demon school tomorrow.

There's a demon school?

Don't tell me

demons here have to study.

Like humans, demons can study, too.

No way!

I'd rather go to the Demon Prison!

You don't get a choice.

Come back!

I don't want it!

I don't wanna study!

I really don't!

So,

you intentionally let that demon escape?

It's just a minor demon.

Catching it means nothing much.

Better to play the long game for now.

So, did it work?

The magic trace

stops right here.

No wonder we couldn't find the Demon Market.

It isn't hidden

somewhere in Chang'an.

The entire city

is the Demon Market.

The Demon Market

is just another Chang'an.

Mr. Changming,

I've been a great help.

I hope

you won't let me down.

Who hit me?

Where is this?

How did I get here?

Now that

there's a demonic unrest,

Changxi Palace can make its move.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

What is it really?

Shi, you're kind of scaring me.

It's nothing, really.

I just wanted to know what to do next.

We know where the Demon Market is,

but we don't know how to get in.

Those two demons

disappeared near that rundown temple,

which means that place holds secrets.

You mean we should tear down that temple

and search it thoroughly?

We know nothing about the Demon Market,

and there are only two of us.

We need to act cautiously.

Yeah, yeah.

You're right.

I will purge

this chaotic place one day.

And Chang'an

will become a clearer, brighter city.

What happened today

will never happen to her again.

[Ruyi Pavilion]

Well?

I feel like I just fell asleep

when Ms. Wu disappe...

Keep it down.

We caught it.

What?

Ms. Wu captured that demon in a dream.

She might still be intense.

Everything's fine now.

Please go back.

Master Shuangjiang?

When did you come back?

I... just arrived.

Alone?

Want me to find some ladies to sing for you?

No, thanks.

There's something you should know.

You helped me once

and showed me kindness.

I should repay you generously.

But I'm a cultivator,

not a great one, maybe,

but my heart is set on cultivation.

There are things I shouldn't do,

yet for your sake,

I've made many grave mistakes.

- I... - Wait.

That look... Are you thinking about

pledging yourself to me in return?

I...

You don't have to repay my favor.

Just focus on your cultivation,

and I'll focus on making money.

Let's just stay out of each other's way.

That's not what I meant.

Then what do you mean?

Actually,

I know who you really are, Ms. Huzhu.

I wish you could turn back before it's too late.

I can help redeem you.

Redeem me?

I'm a legitimate businesswoman.

And you want to buy me out?

What do you take me for?

Don't get in the way of my profits!

Was I seeing things?

That can't be.

Mr. Mei, you're finally back.

What's wrong?

I can't believe you asked.

You disappeared on our wedding day,

leaving me alone in the mess.

And I got scolded because of it.

Did my wife scold you?

Not exactly.

It was Ms. Mingzhuang.

She really laid into me.

I'll go check on Zhen.

Mr. Mei!

Mr. Mei!

I haven't told you how much I've suffered!

Mr. Mei!

Zhen, are you asleep?

Ms. Mingzhuang.

Mr. Mei,

why did you abandon your bride

on your wedding day

and leave

for so long?

What's so important than your wedding?

This is my fault.

Could you please tell me

where my wife has gone?

Isn't she in the room?

She said she was tired

and wanted to rest,

then told me not to wait by her door.

I thought she might still be asleep

and was about to wake her to freshen up.

That annoying demon

made my head hurt so much.

Oh no.

Mr. Mei, Mrs. Mei is really gone.

Where did she go?

Ms. Mingzhuang, please wait here.

I'll go to Ruyi Pavilion.

Zhuyu.

Zhen?

Have you been here all along?

Yeah.

Sorry.

Are you feeling shy?

♪The wind chimes sway, hearts astray♪

♪It whispers dreams I can't bear to hear♪

♪Petals fall, though it means no harm♪

♪The wind never rests♪

♪The moon clings to the window, refusing to leave♪

♪It brushes my brow, a memory♪

♪The moon is cold, the moon is kind♪

♪It embraces the clouds♪

♪Beneath the moon, I search for you♪

Why are you blushing, Zhen?

You did it on purpose.

Yes, that's right.

I'm sorry

that I almost put you

in danger on our wedding day.

No, I was sleepwalking. It's not your fault.

But I can't lose you again.

You won't lose me.

I'll never leave you.

Really?

I won't let anyone or anything

hurt you ever again.

♪Later, the wind stills, the moon sets♪

♪Then, without you♪

♪Long nights lost in dreams♪

♪Then my heart stirs, then dawn breaks♪

♪The scenery that follows♪

♪I search for you in the seasons' glow♪

♪Later, the wind stills, the moon sets♪

♪Then, without you♪

♪Long nights lost in dreams♪

♪Then my heart stirs, then dawn breaks♪

♪The scenery that follows♪

♪I search for you in the seasons' glow♪

♪I search for you in the seasons' glow♪

It might be my hallucination.

Should I tell Shi or not?

I'm struggling.

It made me lose my appetite.

Hey, the table's taken!

Senior Xiaomu?

What's the filling?

This is outrageous!

Usually, the bride returns home after marriage,

but in my case, I came to her on my own.

Well, I'm okay with that,

but what time is it now?

It's already noon!

Why are they still sleeping?

Isn't this a good thing?

Mr. Wu, you'll have a grandchild soon.

You should be happy.

I can't bring myself to be.

You are finally out of your room.

I know you're newlyweds

and still young,

but do try to keep yourselves in check.

You don't want to burn the candle at both ends.

Father, please don't meddle in our business.

I...

I'm just worried about your health.

Look at you. See?

What did I say?

Keep yourselves in check.

Are you okay?

I'm just a bit lightheaded from hunger.

If you say so.

Mr. Mei, there's a letter for you.

[Meet me in Funing Garden of Sanrun Pavilion, Changming]

Go deal with your business.

It's fine. It's not urgent.

Good.

Very well.

Senior Changming,

are we staying here?

[Lianfu, Celestial Master of Changxi Palace]

Isn't it a bit too shabby?

When life has big plans for you,

it toughens you up mentally

and wears you out physically.

Just bear with it.

The demons are watching us

through the Demon Market.

We mustn't draw attention.

We're demon hunters,

and they're demons.

Since when

does a prey dare to hunt its predator?

The Demon Market is powerful and persistent.

It's better

to be cautious.

Senior Changming, don't be nervous.

They don't know what we look like.

They probably won't notice.

You are half-blind,

and your dark magic is broken.

Just get lost.

Don't come back.

No,

Mr. Changming.

If it weren't for that traitor

defending the Demon Market

and making others hesitate,

we would've come long ago.

We wouldn't have wasted so much time.

There would've been more of us.

If you ask me,

his punishment was too lenient.

Regardless,

we're in Chang'an now.

The result is the same.

Luckily, because of the dream demon,

rumors spread back to us in Chang'an.

Heaven

is still on your side, Senior Changming.

I hope it works,

and all my effort to get you here won't be for nothing.

But I don't understand.

Why did you send Chihua to find Mei Zhuyu?

If Shuangjiang hadn't let it slip,

I wouldn't have known

Mei Zhuyu already found the Demon Market.

Retaking Chang'an without him

would be quite difficult.

Besides, the Changxi Mace...

You already got it,

didn't you?

Yes, but I still

haven't been able to summon it.

What? How can that be?

I don't know.

Perhaps Zhuyu tampered with it.

But Lianfu,

keep this to yourself.

Right now, the priority

is for Changxi Palace to secure its foothold in Chang'an.

We mustn't shake people's confidence.

Let's

discuss this later.

Okay.

Mei Zhuyu?

How could it be him?

I never thought

we'd meet again

here in Chang'an.

We heard about the dream demon incident,

and since Shuangjiang kept updating us,

we learned you found the Demon Market.

So, senior Changming urged us to come.

If not for the urgency,

many of us would have come.

So, why did you come here?

Senior Changming thought,

now that we know where the Demon Market is,

if we can find a way to get in,

we can strike in one move,

slaying the demons and protecting the people.

What's wrong?

Don't you agree?

I wish to eradicate the demon market

and restore peace to Chang'an.

Besides, my parents died because of it.

But right now, we don't know how powerful the demons are.

I fear acting rashly and breaking the barrier

might backfire.

Senior Changming wants to

get it done soon.

I'm afraid that's settled.

If he has already decided,

why come to me?

Although you're not part of Changxi Palace,

we share the same goal.

If we work together,

we can destroy the Demon Market for sure.

So, you want my help.

We're unfamiliar with Chang'an,

so we'll need your help.

And you probably know more about

the place where the demons disappeared.

I know we were pretty aloof

when you were being punished before.

I don't blame you.

I don't care.

Listen, I can help with this.

But my grudge against the market has lasted over 18 years.

I can wait longer,

but I can't afford to fail.

I only hope

that when we strike,

it can be wiped out for good.

My Lady,

drink the medicine.

Come on, drink it.

Pig lady brewed it with reishi mushroom

according to your symptoms.

It's so foul.

Yeah, it stinks,

but it's super nourishing.

A lot has happened lately.

You must take good care of yourself.

This is really hard to swallow.

Pig lady is second only in herbal knowledge.

If you don't want to drink,

go to Wuzishu.

Alright.

I had it all.

I should go back now.

I lied that I was out shopping with Ms. Liu

just to come see you.

I can't stay too long.

Why the rush?

Your husband is open-minded anyway.

He wouldn't mind you coming here for fun.

My man is super handsome.

I'm not interested in other guys.

[Ruyi Pavilion]

Snake Lord,

where is she?

She's gone.

It's Zhen's medicine.

What did you buy with Ms. Liu?

Nothing.

Don't save money for my sake.

I'm not saving money.

I trust your ability to earn.

You should've won, Mr. Sun.

Hello, Mr. Mei.

Are you here

to win a silk flower for your wife?

Yeah.

Let me.

I'll earn my silk flower.

My Lady, if you hit the bell three times in a row,

you can win that silk flower.

You hung that bell way too high.

Hitting it even once is tough.

Mr. Shu?

Are you here to speak with my wife?

So skilled!

I was, but no need now.

Should I pass along a message?

Mr. Mei, Zhen might

sneak out to meet me in the middle of the night

after you're asleep.

Who do you think

is closer to her? You or me?

And who shares her grievances?

That's hard to tell.

She'll definitely fail on the last one.

Zhen is stubborn

and has to try everything herself.

Guess she won't learn

until she hits that wall head-on.

So, you...

Mr. Mei, I met her before you did,

so you don't know what happened between us.

Save your questions.

After all, it's been over a decade.

These things can't be explained

in our brief meeting.

I'm not interested

in these stories of yours.

Besides, who my wife chooses

is for her to decide.

Mei Zhuyu,

what happens between Zhen and me

is none of your concern.

Just remember,

if you lay a finger on her,

I won't let you off.

I'll protect my wife myself.

Mr. Shu,

don't you have

anything better to do?

It's getting chilly.

If she comes to me at night,

remind her to dress warmly.

Zhuyu.

What are you looking at?

Just ran into your friend Shu

and exchanged a few words.

♪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♪

♪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♪

♪A will that never falters♪

♪Fading beneath time's quiet hush♪

♪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♪