Original subtitles

[Moonlit Reunion]

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

[Episode 38]

The night of the new moon.

Its plan begins now.

I never expected you

to escape from the Demon Prison on your own.

I underestimated you.

But what does it matter if you're free?

What can you possibly change?

Lord Phantom will be resurrected tonight.

You carry his core within you.

I'll spare your life for now.

But the young man here

won't be so lucky.

Since he has a death wish,

he leaves me no choice.

Form the formation!

Something's wrong.

Night is falling.

Why is the core inside you not reacting?

If this Evil Aura floods Chang'an,

it will be too late!

Do something!

Tell me.

What did you do to Lord Phantom?

Tell me now!

All I know

is that cats eat rats.

It's only natural.

Did you

really think

you could stop all of this?

Demonic wound?

No wonder.

The core isn't inside me.

This is my fate.

Why did you change my destiny?

I'm not changing your destiny.

I'm just reclaiming mine.

Watch your step. It's slippery

- Thank you. - Ms. Wu!

Ms. Wu!

My family is looking for me.

I have to go.

Be careful.

Wait.

Your lantern is broken.

Take mine.

Thank you.

That lantern

was from my father.

It contains the power of the Cat Lord.

Eighteen years ago,

Malevolent Phantom

chose you not by chance,

but because of that lantern.

It mistook you for me.

I'm sorry.

Your destiny changed because of me eighteen years ago.

Luckily,

it's not too late.

If you want to stop all this...

Kill me.

I can't.

Later...

No.

- No. - Don't hesitate.

No!

Malevolent Phantom.

It has returned.

Zhuyu!

It's no use.

I don't believe it.

Hurry! I can barely hold it back anymore.

Wu Zhen.

Apart from me,

you are the only one who can wield the Changxi Mace.

Now.

You know what to do.

Hurry!

It's been eighteen years.

I have finally returned!

Malevolent Phantom.

I can't do it.

As long as evil thoughts exist in this world,

I will never die!

This time, I can finally

rebuild my Demon Market!

I will make future generations

of demons see

that I am the one who created

a new world for us demons!

And I am the one who forged

a new path for humans and demons!

Zhen.

Would you really kill me?

Zhen, you can't bear to.

Put it down.

Then

we can be together forever.

Demon arts and celestial arts

are fundamentally opposed.

They can't be merged.

If you can master both,

you'd be the greatest

prodigy ever.

You have just recovered

and still need to build your strength.

The Changxi Mace is for maintaining clarity and focus.

Perhaps

[Changxi Manual] this can help you.

When you face the toughest situation,

and have to make a choice you can't avoid,

you will

understand.

Do you feel like

something was off?

When we got married,

I thought

it was just an experience in life.

I never expected so much would happen.

Young Lord, you do have

a pretty face.

What is your name again?

♪Carved in silence, fading unseen♪

I'm Mei Zhuyu.

♪Candle shadows carve through grief♪

♪Seasons turn in silent thief♪

♪Night rain murmurs, faint and slow♪

♪Tears fall quiet, lost below♪

You're all alone with no family,

and I'm just

a reckless troublemaker.

We're both so exceptional.

Aren't we just meant to be?

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

You made me crave for more

and long for worldly joys.

Even if one day

you lose interest,

♪Never could I forget♪

get bored,

or

are tired of me,

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

you can't just leave me.

♪Fading beneath time's quiet hush♪

You won't lose me.

I'll never leave you.

Really?

I'm not letting you go.

♪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♪

Wu Zhen!

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

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

From now on,

I won't allow myself

or anyone else to hurt you again.

Mei Zhuyu!

You and I are different from them.

I can't put you in danger.

I feel so ashamed.

You gave me your entire mortal life.

But I...

It feels like I've only given you

a moment of mine.

I'm so sorry.

I truly am.

You are the Cat Lord.

I just find it a pity.

♪Blossoms drift, and the world grows pale♪

Life

♪Memory brews a bitter tale♪

is truly fleeting.

♪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?♪

Zhuyu.

♪Moonlight chills the breath I keep♪

♪I hold you close, but silence runs deep♪

Zhuyu.

Zhuyu, look at me.

Open your eyes and look at me.

Open your eyes and look at me!

Look at me.

Open your eyes and look at me!

Take a look at me.

♪Petals drift, then fade from sight♪

Say something to me.

Look at me!

♪How is falling for love not right?♪

Take a look at me!

♪Moonlight chills the breath I keep♪

Look at me.

♪I hold you close, but silence runs deep♪

♪Petals drift, then fade from sight♪

♪How is falling for love not right?♪

Look at me!

♪Your glance flickers, memories bloom♪

♪How can I find you through the gloom?♪

♪What hope survives beyond the doom?♪

[Three Months Later]

Look.

I just bought this in town on my way here.

Shuangjiang, the owner said

this is Ruyi Pavilion's specialty.

The best in Chang'an.

Try it.

It really is good.

Ms. Huzhu

really has a talent for business.

Not like us.

We can barely

keep Changxi Palace running.

Everyone has their...

Everyone has their own path.

Don't undervalue yourself.

Besides,

We've started taking jobs down the mountain now.

We've caught a few demons recently.

That should

sustain us on the mountain for a while.

Otherwise...

Shuangjiang.

Shuangjiang.

You take Lianfu back first.

We can handle the next demon ourselves.

You've been working hard lately.

Don't bother.

They're just minor demons.

No big deal.

Indeed, no big deal.

Look how eager you are.

[Ruyi Pavilion]

Steamed cakes for sale!

Steamed cakes!

Steamed cakes for sale!

Steamed cakes!

Delicious steamed cakes!

One-of-a-kind steamed cakes!

Want some steamed cakes, you two?

Two steamed cakes, please.

Alright!

You came to the right place.

Freshly made steamed cakes.

Really?

Have a taste.

One cake, one coin.

Two coins.

Two coins?

Alright, thank you.

Let's go.

Take care.

Take care.

The one from yesterday were really good.

- Yeah. - Yeah.

Isn't that Mei Si?

Let's go see.

Let's go.

- Mei. - Mei.

Not bad, Mei Si.

I hear your New Edition of Chronicles of the Uncanny

is selling like hotcakes.

Way more popular

than Mr. Xie's poetry collection.

That wasn't Mr. Xie's work to begin with.

But

I did read

the New Edition of Chronicles of the Uncanny.

Even with all those

extra monster illustrations,

it's not eerie or frightening at all.

The demons even seem a bit...

How should I put it?

Lifelike and heartwarming.

Yes, exactly.

You're all too kind.

So everyone's read it except me?

I couldn't get a copy!

Sir,

I have a new one here.

If you don't mind,

it's yours.

Really?

Thank you.

We'll be leaving.

Farewell.

The pastries are here!

Please, help yourself.

Enjoy, sir.

Mei Si.

Sorry. My apologies.

I was in a hurry.

Is it damaged?

Fortunately, no.

This belongs to someone else.

I still need to return it.

[This doll's foolishness shattered by emotion]

Where did you get this?

Pretty interesting, huh?

Not bad.

Wait,

is coercing me

just a Mei family specialty?

Is it a hereditary skill now?

Fine, I'll shut up.

What did you come to the Demon Market for?

Well, last time I was here,

I noticed some rare magical herbs.

My father hasn't been well.

I'm here to find medicine for him.

Well,

what's wrong with him?

His heart-fire blazes fiercely.

He grows ever more irritable.

Then medicine might not help with that.

Are you sure you're just here for medicine?

Where are you going?

Here, here!

- I want candy! - I want candy!

I don't have any left.

Do you still want some?

- Yes! - Wait.

I don't have any left.

Whoever still wants some, follow me.

Hey, don't go!

Stop running!

Come with me.

How many times do I have to tell you?

Stop running.

Have you already forgotten the time

you fell flat on your face?

Ling Xiao, I've told you so many times.

I'm not a dog.

I'm an Obsidian Serpent!

Could you stop grabbing me by the collar every time?

Yes, yes.

You're the only Obsidian Serpent in the Demon Market,

You'll grow up to become a loong and soar to the heavens.

I've heard it a million times.

We Ying Longs are magnanimous.

I'll let it slide.

Well, thank you.

Let me introduce you to a friend.

I don't want to know.

No way.

Let's go.

Stand straight.

Little Obsidian Serpent,

is anyone bullying you here?

A pig demon threw stones at me before.

But the Snake Lord

told his father,

and he got a spanking.

So no one dares bully me now.

That's good.

Who are you?

Are you a Ying Long like me?

No, I'm not.

But

But I have a good friend who is just like you.

He's a very mighty Ying Long.

You do look a bit old.

- I... - Your friend

might be my grandpa.

Slow down.

Take it easy.

- Snake Lord. - Snake Lord.

You have to fold this diagonal

neatly.

It's crucial.

Not like that.

You need to align it and then fold it.

- Yes. - Align it and fold.

Align it properly before folding.

Your Highness, please be careful.

Don't cut your fingers.

Maybe I should just do it.

Nonsense. Can you do it?

Yuanzhen, you try it yourself.

Come on.

Let me show you again.

Watch closely.

You have to cut along the edge.

Cut along the edge.

Steady now. Keep it steady.

How is it?

Pretty, isn't it?

- Yes. - Yes.

Isn't it beautiful?

- Gorgeous! - Beautiful.

Your Majesty, you're amazing!

You've got great taste.

Rebuilding the Demon Market is such a hassle.

It's been three months,

and we're still cleaning up the mess from Chinese New Year's Eve.

Right now, Chang'an is peaceful.

But you don't know

how many demons and evil cultivators are causing trouble out there.

Perhaps I'll have to

leave Chang'an for a while soon.

My Lady, are you up?

Yes!

Mei Zhuyu.

You've been asleep for three months.

Even though great demons have long lifespans,

they can't afford to waste time like this.

If you don't wake up soon,

I'll really be angry with you.

My Lady, breakfast is ready.

Coming!

Wenhua,

what are we having this morning?

[The End]

♪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?♪

This is cherry filling. Sweet and sour.

The nuts are savory.

Over there are the shortbread pastries.

Those next to them are cooked in butter.

With sesame seeds. Absolutely tasty.

Sir,

which kind would you like to buy?

My Lord.

My Lord?

You've been standing here for a while.

Which one do you want?

How about...

We take them all.

Alright.

I heard there are autumn pears for sale on the street.

Mr. Cui's wife particularly loved them when she was pregnant.

So you're Mr. Mei from Xuanjian Division?

Have we met before?

Well...

No.

My Lord,

I told you to keep a lower profile.

Lately, there's been a rumor in Chang'an

that if you mention

the food your wife craved

while pregnant in public,

Mr. Mei from Xuanjian Division will suddenly appear.

It can't be that exaggerated.

My Lord, seriously,

although it's common for pregnant women

to have more varied tastes,

with your salary,

you can't buy so much, can you?

I'm just being prepared.

Just buy a little.

Are you sure

it's just a little?

Zhen.

You're finally back.

I've been so bored all alone.

Wait a minute.

That doll...

I told you to wait.

Wait. Let's not switch back yet.

Why not?

It's been seven months.

I've endured it for seven months.

I'm...

I'm going to Ruyi Pavilion

for a real good drink.