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(Phantom Love)

(Episode 8)

(The Dream-Eater)

(is said to carry a glass dream lamp.)

(It has crimson eyes)

(and feeds on dreams.)

(It haunts dreams, making it impossible to guard against.)

(It kills without mercy,)

(and is the most wicked of all demons.)

(Meng Li, she...)

(She really is a demon.)

Your Highness,

sorry to keep you waiting.

State Preceptor, you summoned me here early this morning.

May I ask what this is about?

The demon hunters I sent out

have roughly located the demon village.

I've studied the stars,

and the demon's main star is currently unguarded.

Now is the perfect time to strike.

I'll leave the details of the plan to Your Highness.

This is a serious matter.

Let me gather the team and we'll discuss the plan in detail.

- I have something urgent to attend to. - Wait.

I just finished making this talisman.

When used with the Falling Banner Mantra,

it can render a demon powerless for a short time.

Take it, Your Highness.

Just in case you need it.

Thank you, State Preceptor.

Master, it's just as you predicted.

Prince of Xian took the Demons Compendium with him.

The word 'love'

can corrupt the soul and seep into the bones,

leading all living beings astray.

If His Highness can't make up his mind,

then he

must also be eliminated

to prevent future trouble.

Noted.

Your Highness, we just received a report.

There's been another murder.

The victim died in their sleep again.

Have we identified who the victim was?

He was a human trafficker.

Many children died at his hands.

What about Meng Li? Did she leave the manor?

The shadow guards reported that Miss Meng Li just returned.

Your Highness, you came back so early today.

Don't you have official duties to handle?

What? You don't want me home early?

I just want to spend time with you.

After all, last night,

we...

Your Highness, please mind your words.

I'm free today.

I just want to spend some quality time with you.

Is there anywhere you'd like to go?

(Only officials and nobles can enter Yuman Restaurant.)

Security is extremely tight.

We'll have to find a chance to get in.

(Today might be a good opportunity.)

Your Highness,

do you know

Yuman Restaurant?

Why do you want to go there?

I heard

the pastries there are the best in the city.

I want to try them with you.

And while I'm there,

I can maybe learn from their chef,

so I can make them for you later.

How does that sound?

That sounds great.

(Yuman Restaurant)

Honored guests, please, this way.

Enjoy yourselves.

Sorry.

We don't accept new guests here.

Greetings, Your Highness.

I need a quiet place.

Understood.

Boss, we have distinguished guests.

Your Highness, please.

Come.

I didn't know Your Highness would honor us with your presence.

Apologies for not greeting you sooner.

Please forgive me, Your Highness.

No need for formalities.

This is an unofficial visit.

Keep a low profile.

Understood.

Yuman Restaurant

is getting bigger and bigger these days.

I heard your branches in other cities are packed with customers too.

Business is blooming. Every seat is filled.

As the boss,

you really know how to run a business.

Your Highness flatters me.

It's just a small business.

Nothing worth bragging about.

I'm just trying to make a living.

My dear,

the kitchen's swamped.

They asked me to bring the pastries up for our guests.

My dear,

you're not well.

Go rest, please.

All right.

Your wife is truly beautiful.

She's also graceful and kind.

You two are so loving as a couple.

No wonder your business keeps growing.

If you cherish your wife,

wealth will follow.

You're too kind.

Please enjoy your food.

Let me know if you need anything.

You seem pretty interested

in the owner and his wife.

I see

that they're so affectionate with each other.

I really envy them.

Now,

I have no family left.

The only person I can rely on

is you, Your Highness.

As long as you're with me,

I'll always keep you safe.

So long as your heart is true,

and you don't lie to me.

Hand it over.

- My dear. - Give it to me.

When I speak,

you just ignore me, don't you?

I'm sorry, my dear.

I just wanted to help.

A woman

shouldn't be out in public.

Don't put yourself out there.

I've told you so many times.

Why won't you ever listen?

You embarrass me everywhere you go.

And you still have the nerve

and the gut

to hide

something like this.

This is all I have left to hold on to.

You can hit me or yell at me.

But you shouldn't hurt

our unborn child.

What child could bear to know their mother

was once a courtesan?

How could they face the world?

If you despise me so much,

why not just repudiate me?

Repudiate you?

Repudiate you?

I bought you with my own money.

In this life,

unless you're dead,

you're not leaving me.

I've never seen you drink before.

You're in such high spirits today.

What's the happy occasion?

It's my first outing with Your Highness.

Drinking and chatting with you like this...

How could that not be a happy occasion?

You sure know how to sweet talk.

It just rolls off your tongue.

Are you trying to fool me?

Only the truth slips out so easily.

I've never lied

to Your Highness.

(Today is a great opportunity)

(to get Shen Que drunk.)

(She wants to get me drunk?)

(All right.)

(I shall play along.)

As long as we stay united in heart.

Don't forget

what you said today.

Of course.

(But how much of what you say)

(is actually true?)

Sigh. It's been a while since I drank.

How come after just a few cups,

I'm already tipsy?

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Then please rest here for a bit, Your Highness.

I'll head to the kitchen

to ask about the pastry recipe.

I won't be long.

The gods save all beings,

so why is it that

they can't save me?

The gods love everyone,

but they can't protect everyone.

You...

Are you a deity or something?

That man married you,

but he never treated you well for even a day.

You can hide the wounds on your body,

but the pain he caused you

will never truly go away.

You did nothing wrong.

Don't throw your life away

for that shameless man.

I'm no deity,

but I can help you get revenge.

Are you willing?

Your Highness,

what brings you here?

I'm here on someone's behalf

to help them get revenge.

I...

I wouldn't dare.

(The Dream-Eater)

(is said to carry a glass dream lamp.)

(Meng Li,)

(you really are a demon.)