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(Phantom Love)

(Episode 4)

When he was in that incident,

I wasn't in the palace.

He was killed by a demon.

His death was truly gruesome.

Because of that,

no one in the palace dared to mention my brother's death.

Father even ordered the execution of anyone who knew the truth.

He demanded that all my brother's belongings be burned.

This is the only thing I managed to save with my life.

So,

that's why you hold such a grudge against demons.

Is it all just to avenge your brother?

Yes.

The demon who murdered my brother

is still out there, unpunished.

From that day on, I swore

to destroy every demon in this world

to avenge my brother.

(To avenge your brother,)

(you'd wipe out millions of demon lives?)

(Shen Que,)

(how are you any different from the demons you claim to hate?)

There are nineteen in total.

Keep them safe, Your Highness.

One is missing.

One is missing?

The last one,

I just can't find it anywhere.

No need to look for it.

Maybe it's just fate.

Maybe my brother blames me for not avenging him.

With one thought, flowers bloom.

With another, they wither.

Letting go, even for a moment,

brings true peace.

Your Highness,

I think maybe this is your brother's way

of asking you to let go

of your obsession.

Thank you, Miss Meng.

It's getting late.

You should get some rest.

Your Highness.

You've had a long day.

You should really get some rest.

These mountains are full of danger.

Demons could appear at any time.

Don't worry.

I'll keep watch outside all night.

I'll make sure you're safe.

Uh...

You must be tired.

Go get some rest.

Mm.

Your Highness,

The Deputy Minister of Revenue forced them

to stop the autopsy.

He already took Ruan Wei's body away.

- Ask him to see me. - Yes.

Greetings, Your Highness.

I'm still in mourning attire.

Please forgive me, Your Highness.

Official Ruan,

the demon case hasn't been solved yet.

Ruan Wei's body is key to the investigation.

You took it away without permission.

Who gave you the nerve to do that?

It's Your Highness's duty to rid the world of demons.

My son was just an innocent commoner who died unjustly.

As a father,

I can't bear for him to suffer again.

Absurd.

He's already dead.

How could he suffer again?

As a court official,

you really have no sense of propriety.

No sense of propriety?

Your Highness, you insist on keeping my son's body

just because the way he died

is the same as Prince of Qi's.

- Enough! - You claim to be focused on destroying demons,

but it's just because Prince of Qi's death was related to demons.

You say it's for the good of the people,

but it's just an excuse for your own revenge.

Is this what you call righteousness, Your Highness?

You're in no position to lecture me.

I may be old and frail,

but I'd risk my life

to make sure my son has a proper send-off.

Our family is still in mourning.

So please, Your Highness,

don't disturb us again.

My lord, there's news about the one Young Master admired.

Which family's daughter is it?

It's that girl who performs the Nuo opera dance.

Not a noble lady?

Forget it.

As long as my son liked her.

Now, where is she?

Strangely enough,

that girl is now living in Prince of Xian's Manor.

Hmph. That Shen Que guy.

He's heartless and ruthless.

He insists on going against me.

It looks like

I'll have to put him in his place.

Bring her to our manor as soon as possible.

Yes.

The secret guards reported

that Meng Li headed toward Youming Mountain.

Youming Mountain is so dangerous.

Did she go alone?

Yes.

Your Highness!

The last bead,

I found it.

You went to Youming Mountain

just to find this bead?

Yesterday, Your Highness trusted me

and told me the story behind the bead.

And now,

I want to help you.

The mountain roads are steep,

and demons lurk everywhere.

It's extremely dangerous.

All this for just one bead.

Is it really worth it?

I can help Your Highness get back something precious.

It's just a little trouble.

Of course it's worth it.

(Shen Que's attitude toward me has changed.)

(It looks like my plan worked.)

(But this method might not open the door to the inner dream.)

(Maybe I need to try something else.)

You're Meng Li, the girl from the Nuo opera troupe?

Deputy Minister Ruan requests your presence.

(If Shen Que's obsession with me)

(isn't enough to unlock the inner dream,)

(then I have to make him truly fall for me.)

(I might as well play along)

(and be the typical damsel in distress.)

(Disguise yourself as a pigeon and deliver the letter to Qingdu Temple.)

(Be sure not to blow your cover.)

Good. You've got such a pretty face.

No wonder my son liked you.

Today

is the day you marry my son.

(This thing can actually seal my demon power.)

My good daughter-in-law,

this is my gift to you.

I have no grudge against you.

Why are you doing this?

You should feel honored.

Given your low status,

even after generations

of good deeds,

you still wouldn't be able to marry my son.

Guards!

Start the wedding procession.

Start the wedding procession!