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[Moonlit Reunion]

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

[Episode 31]

[Duke of Wu's Mansion]

Someone's coming.

Zhen, you're back!

My daughter, ever so thoughtful...

always watching over me.

Is this for me?

Well...

Hold on a second.

What's all this about?

[Letter of Amicable Separation]

Why?

Isn't that Ms. Liu?

Yeah, that's her.

I heard the Princess had a fight with Mr. Mei.

She just moved out of the Mei Mansion

and Ms. Liu shows up at his door.

Seems

Mr. Mei really has a way with women.

Mr. Mei is truly...

Some things are better felt than said.

Let's enjoy the tea.

[Mei Mansion]

Ms. Liu?

Si, you're here.

Zhuyu,

please, help me.

I can't take it anymore.

I'm really struggling.

What the heck?

Holding them high changes nothing.

There's no way to switch back for now.

After all these years,

you know how I'm like.

This is serious.

Until we find a way to undo it,

only Wu Zhen, Mei Zhuyu, and my assistants

may know of this.

So,

you'll be Ms. Liu and the Snake Lord. Make it believable.

Do I have to go into the Demon Market?

Didn't you always want this?

Well, here's your chance.

Ms. Liu!

Zhuyu,

now I have to play a noble lady

and a demon boss.

I'm

seriously losing it. I'm

seriously losing it.

Si, get up.

This is inappropriate. Si, get up.

This is inappropriate.

No one's watching anyway.

Just help me figure something out, please!

Wenhua?

No wonder Ms. Wu left.

What does that have to do with me?

Isn't that the Duke of Wu?

What's he doing with that staff?

Something's brewing again.

Liu Gongshen!

Come down!

Are the rumors true, Liu Gongshen?

Did your daughter steal my son-in-law?

I only just heard about it myself.

But my daughter would never do that.

Wouldn't she?

With her carriage

still at the alley entrance,

can you honestly deny what she's done?

Mr. Wu, please calm yourself.

If my daughter truly disrupted another's marriage,

I will not let her off.

But arguing here

serves no purpose.

Why don't we get in and check it out?

Let's go!

Alright.

Wait.

We mustn't give them time to prepare.

We need to catch them off guard, red-handed.

Open.

Open!

It's open.

Zhuyu, aren't you a Celestial Master?

Can't you think of something?

I'll give it a try.

Stop!

Such a disgrace!

Taizhen.

This is completely unacceptable!

You...

How dare you betray my daughter!

No,

you've misunderstood.

Misunderstood, huh?

The two of you, alone in the room,

your hand

like that,

and you call it a misunderstanding?

You...

Taizhen.

You...

What an outrage.

Mr. Liu.

What...?

So

if it wasn't

because of Ms. Liu,

why did you and Zhen decide to separate?

It's my fault

for making her unhappy.

Given her temper,

it's not your fault.

The blame lies with me for sure.

You came

just to seek treatment from Mr. Mei,

and to help reconcile the two of them?

I swear!

Between me and Zhu...

Mr. Mei,

there is nothing whatsoever.

That's good.

Then I can rest easy.

I understand

Mei Si is so unreliable,

far beneath Mr. Mei in every regard.

It's only natural you're dissatisfied with him.

Wait a moment.

How is that "only natural"?

What does this have to do with me?

This has nothing to do with Mei Si.

Are you really my daughter?

Why would you speak on his behalf?

[Ruyi Pavilion]

Well done.

In just one day,

a noble lady like me

is now seen as one who meddles in others' affairs.

The reputation I spent ten years building,

Mei Si,

is undone by you in a single day.

Impressive work.

What about Mr. Wu?

Did you find a way to set things right?

My father spent the whole night thinking and...

My father spent the whole night thinking

and finally remembered

what the doll seller said.

Well?

He said

this thing lets you swap bodies with the one you love.

And once they fall for you, you can switch back.

Want to give it a try?

You can't be serious.

I suppose I could try.

What did your father say?

I'm not switching back.

I guess

living as Mei Si isn't so bad after all.

I'll find another way to fix this.

Mei Si,

return to the Demon Market and fulfill your role as Snake Lord.

Do I really have to go back?

That place is a bit too terrifying.

If you don't go, I'll kick you back myself.

Forget it.

Isn't that just hitting yourself?

Cat Lord, do you need assistance?

No need. I can walk on my own.

Zhen, what exactly is this method you mentioned?

The key to it

lies with Ms. Liu.

I wouldn't dare say more.

Cat Lord.

Snake Lord.

You're the Snake Lord.

Mind your words.

I know

how stifling your hot springs are.

No one wants to go there.

You're stealing my business!

I didn't do it on purpose!

What? You didn't mean to?

Seriously?

Do you think I'm picking a fight with you on purpose?

You dare steal my customers?

Then open the doors

and let everyone see for themselves.

Can your hot springs truly compare to mine?

Why are those two fighting over business?

It's normal.

Humans compete for business. Why wouldn't demons?

I've never seen demons fight over customers before.

Add two new dishes.

Potato stew with toad!

Then let's take a look.

Might not get another chance.

Good point. I'll go check it out.

I'm telling you, business is about to get brutal.

So be it!

Snake Lord.

Snake Lord.

Snake Lord.

Disputes are part of trade.

I wouldn't dare trouble you with such matters.

Zhen!

Cat Lord.

What's wrong?

Is she alright?

What's going on?

If I hadn't stumbled upon this,

how long were you planning to keep it from me?

I never meant to.

I get injured hunting demons all the time.

I can't make a fuss about it every single time.

When did it start?

Right after

the Changxi Palace incident.

This isn't something that'll heal with rest.

This is outrageous.

Snake Lord,

are you here to see Cat Lord?

Why aren't you going in?

What did I do?

They've been spreading, more and more.

What's happening to me?

The power of Cat Lord exceeds

what a mortal body can endure. The power of Cat Lord exceeds

what a mortal body can endure.

This isn't just a bruise.

It's a demonic wound.

The art of transformation has taken its toll.

Zhen.

Your body...

is reaching its limit.

But don't worry.

No matter what comes...

I'll keep you safe.

Zhuyu!

Why did he lock the door?

Father.

Mother.

I waited over ten years.

I thought the truth was finally within reach.

But I never imagined it would be like this.

[In memory of my late mother Mei Yuheng] The one I swore to avenge

[and late father Wu Xuanqing] now lives within the one I love.

Tell me...

what am I supposed to do now?

Help! Mr. Mei!

What now?

Get off me!

You told me not to open the door for Ms. Liu,

so she climbed a tree,

fell off

and landed right on my back!

How was I supposed to know the branches

look sturdy

but snap like twigs?

You...

When things reach this point,

there's no stopping what's meant to end.

Why are you back here, considering your difficult position?

I swear

I'm here on serious business.

To deliver a message.

What message?

Zhen is ill.

Are you serious?

I am.

That's what I heard.

But I don't know the details.

Hey.

[Ruyi Pavilion]

So,

Mei Si actually broke up a fight in the Demon Market

and made friends, too?

He was a bit scared at first,

but seemed much better this morning.

Maybe he grew some courage overnight.

You know, it just occurred to me,

if Snake had Si's temperament,

she'd be rather adorable.

You're clearly enjoying my drama.

Maybe worry about yourself instead.

Ms. Wu, are you alright?

I'm fine.

Just feeling a bit weak.

I went through the art of transformation, after all.

Is that so?

But you look...

No need to stress about it.

I choked on a grape.

I'm heading to Yuzhen Pavilion.

Then I'll escort Ms. Wu back.

What's wrong?

What is it?

Something slipped my mind.

I must take care of it now.

You go on ahead.

So it really was you.

How did you know?

There aren't many in Chang'an who can eavesdrop on me.

What brings you here?

Don't you have anything better to do

than dig into my past

just to dress up your reports?

How are you feeling?

You and I are finished,

so you no longer need to concern yourself.

Do we have to let it end?

Think carefully.

Could you live with your enemy?

Mei Zhuyu.

You saw it for yourself.

The one who took your father's life...

is now inside me.

Wu Zhen.

Ms. Wu.

Let's go. Ms. Wu.

Let's go.

Wu Zhen.

Mr. Mei, seriously? Harassing a proper woman in the open?

I am.

Are you insane?

Let me see your hand.

[Yuzhen Pavilion]

The Demon Market is bustling,

and look at the state I'm in.

You're really worrying about this right now?

My Lady, I'm not doing this for myself.

I'm doing it for Yuzhen Pavilion.

The literary gathering

means a lot to us.

We can't give it up.

Stop hanging out with Huzhu.

She's a bad influence.

Well... My Lady.

Considering who you are now,

I'm afraid

this isn't the place for you.

You.

Come here.

Mr. Hu, splendid work.

Hey, come here.

Have this mounted for me.

Right away!

A masterpiece from Mr. Hu!

Mr. Hu, paint another one!

Come on, one more!

Can't wait to see it!

Mei Si, you walked in like you own the place.

Didn't Yuzhen Pavilion

have a sign saying "Mr. Si wasn't allowed in"?

Is that gone now?

It's still hanging right there.

- Right. - Exactly.

It's there.

Right?

See?

Last time the gathering was here, too.

Mei Si, you had to climb over the wall to get in.

The welcome back then was nothing like today.

Well?

As you're already here,

why not show us what you've got?

- Yeah, come on! - Give us a piece!

Let's see your work.

Come on.

No need.

Hey, don't leave.

Everyone here knows your talent with a brush,

especially your skill at painting beauties.

It's too bad you only ever paint that one.

Isn't that Ms. Liu?

The one and only beauty, huh?

Go on!

Pardon me.

Tea's on me later.

Tea for everyone!

- Okay! - Bravo!

Don't leave.

Why are you leaving?

Hey, stay!

What's with these people?

Yuzhen Pavilion is tied to you, My Lady.

And Mei Si's been chasing after you for years.

These scholars hate that kind of thing.

They say it disgraces them.

So every time they see Mr. Si,

they can't help but throw a few jabs at him.

Does Mei Si know?

Of course. Happens all the time.

He just smiles and lets it pass

whenever someone teases him.

The only time he didn't

was when Mr. Wu said

you were stringing him along.

That was harsh.

Then Mei Si stormed into the Wu Mansion.

Rumor has it,

they even got into a fight.

♪Memories tint the heart♪

So that's what happened. ♪Memories tint the heart♪

So that's what happened.

♪Carved in silence, fading unseen♪

♪Candle shadows carve through grief♪

I had no idea about any of this.

♪Seasons turn in silent thief♪

Maybe Mei Si never really lets things get to him.

♪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♪

Maybe a gentleman

fancies Ms. Liu

and mixed up the gifts?

Ms. Liu.

Ms. Liu.

What a coincidence, Ms. Liu.

It's so late.

Are you just getting back,

or are you heading out?

You've been standing guard here for half the night?

Tonight is the night of the new moon.

The aura of evil and malice grows most intense.

I was worried for your safety.

So I stayed here to watch over you.

Ms. Liu, watch out!

♪Tears fall quiet, lost below♪

♪I drift away with scattered stars♪

Don't hurt Ms. Liu!

♪Glancing back at time's worn scars♪

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

Ms. Liu.

You are really brave.

I was certain you'd flee in a panic

after seeing my demon form.

We're betrothed.

And couples should be honest with each other.

♪Never could I forget♪

One thing I do know,

humans can be more monstrous than demons.

Miss,

my betrothed is waiting for me at home.

Farewell.

You'd marry a demon?

I just know I want to marry you.

It just so happens that the one I love is a demon.

Now that I think about it,

who else's wife could possibly compare to you?

No one has a form as striking as yours.

Really?

More striking than in the Chronicles of the Uncanny.

The most beautiful I've ever seen.

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

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

Xuan Hui is one of the great demons from the Ying Long line.

How did you win him over?

I suppose

snakes just tend to like me.

Humans and demons have vastly different lifespans.

We're destined to walk separate paths.

You only have a few decades of good times.

Why waste them on me?

As long as I live,

[May Mei and Liu be a pair at last] 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.

Ms. Liu.

What's wrong?

Did something happen?

You fought Mr. Wu?

I did.

What, he came after you?

You hit him just for gossiping about me?

Not exactly.

I meant to hit him,

but turns out he's trained since kid.

So, it didn't go too well.

Why?

I was no match for him.

What else?

You knew you'd lose and still fought him?

Are you dumb?

I couldn't just let him talk nonsense, could I?

Mei Si.

I'm sorry.

What did you say?

I'm truly sorry...

for everything in the past.

We've switched back.

It's all back to how it should be, Ms. Liu.

Let me take a look at you.

He said

this thing lets you swap bodies with the one you love.

And once they fall for you, you can switch back.

It's all back in place, Ms. Liu.

I'll be going.

Six, seven.

Today truly is a good day.

My Lady's matter's resolved,

and I've gained quite a bit, too.

Excellent.

Who's there?

A thief?

You think I can't fight?

Well, I didn't expect that.

Thought you two were stuck for good.

Tell me, Snake Lord,

after two hundred years, how did you fall in love again?

Can we not talk about that?

Snake Lord.

Welcome back.

See?

Two days in, and you're already a sensation.

What on earth did Mei Si do with my body?

Snake Lord, this is a new spice we just got in.

Please take it.

Thank you.

You're too kind,

really.

You'll get used to it.

My Lady, something's wrong.

Someone just dropped this off at the entrance.

[Yuzhen Pavilion awaits the demon sovereign tonight.]

Changxi Palace has just left,

and now someone else is stirring up trouble.

Let's see who's behind this nonsense.

My Ladies,

Zhu Ying, help me!

Please, help me!

Hurry!

Why is there fire?

Who are you?

Why hide in the shadows?

It's you.

What is it with you people from Changxi Palace?

Is this the only trick you know?

If it works, why not?

So,

what do you want?

Nothing much.

I'll let him go...

if...

If what?

Have dinner with me,

Zhen.

What if I refuse?

Fine.

Fine.

Mr. Mei, your actions

are becoming impossible to predict.

Zhen,

aren't you coming up?

My Lady,

Zhu Ying,

don't leave me alone.

My Lady, Zhu Ying,

please, don't leave me here!

[Yuzhen Pavilion]

My Lady,

is Ling Xiao truly alright?

He is, but someone else isn't.

Why does emotion

so often turn into complication?

I prepared all your favorites. Try some.

Was that really necessary?

If you truly wanted to talk,

you would've come home

on your birthday.

Celebrating now...

is just the same.

You put so much thought into this.

Was it just for me, or something more?

There's no reason.

I just feel like you're still hiding something.

All I wanted was the truth.

That's what you're asking for?

None of that matters.

Why don't you have a bite?

We can take our time.

Cat Lord.

Please, just take a bite. Cat Lord.

Please, just take a bite.

Ever since I learned there was more to my parents' death,

I've sought nothing but the truth.

Beyond that...

I have no attachments.

Wu Zhen.

You were the one who led me...

into this mortal world.

Now you wish to leave, as if none of it mattered?

You speak as though tales were truth.

But between people,

such deep ties are rare.

If that's true,

why do you keep avoiding me?

What exactly are you hiding from me?

♪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♪