Original subtitles

♪We are both dim light♪

♪Will time erase us?♪

♪Those who fade away in the shadows silently♪

♪Also crave a life under the bright sun openly♪

♪How can I break free from the chains of fate?♪

♪Who whispers in my ear♪

♪That I'm bound to fall?♪

♪Then burn me♪

♪Burn my stubbornness♪

♪The surging bitterness♪

♪The hot tears♪

♪Nobody knows♪

♪Entangling in the past♪

♪Silence in the darkness♪

♪The dim light finally turns♪

[Kill Me Love Me]

♪Into the fire of rebirth♪

[Episode 23]

Kill!

My lord.

Enter the palace to save His Majesty.

No need to protect me.

Enter the palace!

My lord.

Hurry up!

It's the third day of medication.

Can His Majesty wake up?

No matter what,

it must last for an incense stick.

The Imperial Guards are here.

Don't let them go in.

[Yanming Palace]

Your Highness,

please stop.

General Zhao,

in the name of Empress Dejia, I swear:

the regicide was committed by Murong Xuanlie.

My intrusion into the palace to save the Emperor

is necessary.

The Imperial Guards are the righteous army

of the Emperor.

Why resort to fratricidal bloodshed?

Give me another hour,

and the truth of loyalty and treachery

will be revealed.

The Crown Prince's execution order has been issued.

Disobeying means

sharing the same crime as Your Highness.

I am too foolish to discern the truth

and can only follow the Crown Prince's orders.

My father is now in my hands.

Do you even disregard

His Majesty's life?

You can surround us but not attack,

protecting the Emperor

while following orders.

I only need an hour.

Murong Jinghe,

now is the time for your death.

Your Highness.

Zhao Su, by my command, slay the traitor immediately.

Your Highness, His Majesty...

A reward of 10,000 gold awaits whoever slays the rebel

Murong Jinghe!

Kill!

Defend Yanming Palace

until the last man stands.

Kill!

The Pingnan Army is a righteous army.

I truly do not wish to aid in wrongdoing.

This battle today,

if won, will reveal the truth.

If lost, both you and I

will be despised as traitors for eternity.

If anyone wishes to retreat today,

I will not hold it against you.

I vow to follow you to the death.

I vow to follow you to the death.

Without a written order from the Crown Prince,

no soldier shall enter the city.

General Yin, you don't want to be the Crown Princess.

Are you plotting rebellion with Prince Jing?

My lord.

♪We are♪

♪Both♪

♪Dim light♪

♪Will time erase us?♪

Qingyan.

My lord.

♪Also crave a life under the bright sun openly♪

♪How can I break free♪

♪From the chains of fate?♪

[Yanming Palace]

♪That I'm bound♪

♪To fall?♪

♪Then burn me♪

♪Burn away my fears♪

♪The fragmented soul♪

♪Will be reborn through the flames upon the ruins♪

♪Then burn me♪

♪The raging wind serves as the battle song♪

♪Attempting to annihilate me♪

♪Cut through all those♪

♪Who once destroyed me♪

Rebel!

Where are we going?

Back to Xiyan.

Stop the carriage.

For him?

For the lost souls of Qingzhou.

Stop the carriage.

Your Highness, I must go back immediately.

Even if you return,

you can't enter the Imperial Palace.

Prince Jing plans

to forcibly enter Yanming Palace today to rescue the Emperor.

Once he does,

the Crown Prince will seal the palace gates

and slaughter all rebels.

- Mei Lin. - Your Highness.

Your Highness,

there is news from Zhaojing.

The secret report from Zhaojing.

The Emperor has woken up.

The Crown Prince has been imprisoned

for regicide and treason.

Zigu is also fine.

You can be relieved.

It's just that Prince Jing is...

♪The wind scatters the spring flowers♪

♪The dream was filled with sorrow for the entire night♪

♪Troubled thoughts shatter into a sky full of stars♪

♪If fate is too unbearable♪

♪I am mired in the mud♪

♪Love is helpless♪

♪Falling into the abyss♪

You need to rest now.

Don't worry about anything else.

This medicine is so bitter.

We agreed to share both good and hard times together.

It truly is very bitter.

Jinghe,

you have to promise me.

No matter what happens in the future,

don't hide anything from me.

♪It's in imagination♪

♪It's the distinguished light♪

Murong Jinghe,

you are a liar.

You promised me to go with me.

Why leave me halfway?

You can't die.

You must pay back

what you promised me yourself.

Murong Jinghe,

you must survive.

♪The wind scatters the spring flowers♪

The bleeding has stopped.

But he can't take food or medicine.

His life is still in danger.

Whether he can make it

depends on the next day or two.

♪If fate is too unbearable♪

♪I am mired in the mud♪

It's snowing.

Mei.

♪Falling into the abyss♪

♪If life is♪

♪A predetermined sorrow♪

♪Love is♪

♪An endless wandering♪

♪A place in the heart♪

♪From which there is no return♪

♪It's a vain hope♪

♪It's in imagination♪

♪It's the distinguished light♪

Jinghe,

you must not die.

Mei,

is it you?

I'm sorry.

The hairpin is broken.

We agreed

I would spend my life making up for it.

Don't go.

There's no lifetime for us together.

Mei.

Mei.

Mei.

Don't go.

Mei Lin.

My lord,

you finally woke up.

Great!

My lord.

Did she come?

She? I've been in the courtyard

and saw no visitors.

- She came. - You must be blessed.

Surely it's the luck of the repaired wedding robe

- from Mei Lin. - She came.

Wedding robe?

The wedding robe embroidered by the Empress

had missed stitches, an ominous sign.

When Miss Mei Lin saw it,

I explained the situation.

Later, I learned

she quietly fixed the stitches for you.

It's easier to hold a knife.

It's done.

Gods bless us.

We must win.

After we succeed,

I'll give you this wedding robe personally.

I never expected that after all this,

you would end up marrying my brother.

Now, I finally understand

it's so hard to spend

a lifetime together.

Imperfection

is a common part of life.

Are you still in love with Prince Jing?

All debts

and grievances between us are settled.

I once thought fate was unfair,

but it treats everyone the same.

My brother is right.

Do your best and leave the rest to fate.

Mei Lin,

my brother protected you

as the Princess Heir

to repay his debt for saving his life.

But my father believes you are a goddess

and trusts the Sun and Moon Kunluns.

You must return to Xiyan

before the deity's birthday.

Otherwise, my brother's position as Prince Heir

and your life will be in danger.

In order to save me,

His Highness staked his own future.

Your Highness,

the Prince Heir is here.

Qin.

Mei Lin,

for this trip back to Xiyan,

I won't trap you with the Princess Heir identity.

I will do everything I can to grant you freedom,

but until then,

I can only ask you to endure

and play the role of my Princess Heir.

I will try my best

to repay your favor.

Your Highness,

Eunuch Wang is still waiting outside.

The auspicious hour is approaching.

The Prince Heir and the Princess Heir should be leaving.

Let's go.

We're leaving.

Qin, Mei Lin.

Qin,

when Mei Lin is in Xiyan, you are her only friend.

Don't bully her.

I promise you.

Mei Lin,

my brother lacks martial skills.

You can't bully him, either.

Okay, I promise you.

Your Highness.

Well,

you can go now.

Qin, Mei Lin.

Well,

there's no bamboo brew left in Fanghua Palace.

I'll brew it for you when I return to Xiyan.

You have to brew a lot.

Mei Lin also loves it.

I'll help him brew it.

Hurry and go.

Have a safe journey.

We're leaving.

Qin, Mei Lin.

Will we...?

Will we meet again in this lifetime?

Of course.

Once we are free, we'll come to Zhaojing.

We'll definitely meet again.

Well...

Well,

go now.

Don't keep His Majesty waiting

or miss the auspicious hour.

We're leaving.

We're leaving.

[Taichi Palace]

Among my subjects is a young woman from Qingzhou named Mei Lin,

who has rendered meritorious service

and demonstrated loyalty and obedience.

She is hereby bestowed the title of Princess Zongshuo,

granted a dowry of 100 palanquins,

and honored as a princess in a peace-making marriage,

signifying the friendly relations between our nations,

to take place with the Prince Heir of Xiyan.

Let those in charge carry out these orders.

I saved the throne

not for reward,

but to seek the truth behind the Qingzhou case.

The case of Qingzhou is now

being re-examined by the three ministries.

An accounting will be given to Qingzhou.

You have shown great righteousness,

and I am deeply comforted by this.

From now on,

the royal family of Great Yan will be your family.

I trust you will, like Concubine Yan,

promote peace between our nations.

Your Highness,

these are the documents

for establishing border trade in Qingzhou by Great Yan.

As this benefits both nations,

Great Yan is willing to partner with Xiyan.

Upon returning to Xiyan with the Princess Heir,

I will discuss border trade with my father

and send envoys

to express our gratitude to Your Majesty for your assistance.

Your Majesty is wise.

♪Time is so forgetful♪

♪The oblivious, still the same♪

♪Why should there be♪

♪Warm sunshine even in winter?♪

♪Why am I the only one left?♪

♪Unable to hold your gaze♪

♪All that remains♪

♪Is silence after fireworks fade♪

♪My life has been bleak♪

♪You were once a ray of light♪

♪It's enough♪

♪To warm the long stretch of my past♪

♪When the dream draws to a close♪

♪I face the moon in silent pose♪

♪Only then do I see it clearly♪

♪Thousand words can only end in a sigh♪

♪I'm fearless and bold♪

♪Living life on the edge♪

♪Taking control of my own fate♪

♪Yet the love I crave, I can't obtain♪

♪Yet the dream I chase, I seek in vain♪

♪Still, I long to keep you by my side♪

♪I'm fearless and bold♪

♪Looking in all directions♪

♪Pierce through this outer shell♪

♪I don't dare to think♪

♪I don't dare to meet spring♪

♪I'm afraid you'll encounter the spring light♪

♪Tears welling♪

♪I'm fearless and bold♪

♪Living life on the edge♪

♪Taking control of my own fate♪

♪Yet the love I crave, I can't obtain♪

Mei.

♪Still, I long to keep you by my side♪

♪I'm fearless and bold♪

♪Looking in all directions♪

♪Pierce through this outer shell♪

♪I don't dare to think♪

♪I don't dare to meet spring♪

♪I'm afraid you'll encounter the spring light♪

♪Tears welling♪

♪I don't dare to think♪

♪I don't dare to meet spring♪

♪I'm afraid you'll encounter the spring light♪

[Zhaojing]

Treacherous subject Murong Xuanlie

conspired with a former attendant in Prince Xian's mansion, Li Qing,

and former Mozhou sheriff Zhang Yin to seize power.

In the 15th year of the Zhaoming era, they set fire to Qingzhou

and framed the Weibei Army,

leading to the annihilation of a righteous army,

countless civilian deaths,

and great hardships for survivors.

They are eternal sinners of Great Yan,

guilty and deserving of execution.

I decree that all authorities bestow a mausoleum

and inscribe a stele for the Weibei Army

to comfort the loyal spirits.

Qingzhou shall be exempt from taxes for three years to mourn the deceased.

Let those in charge carry out these orders.

Your Majesty is wise.

Prince Jing maintained private armed forces,

which should be punished.

However, his meritorious service in saving the throne

cancels his merits and demerits.

Thank you, Father.

Yin Luomei

allowed a criminal to harm a loyal minister.

Given your repentance and service,

the death penalty is waived.

You are stripped

of your command of the Pingnan Army

and demoted to registrar in Mozhou.

You cannot return to Zhaojing without an imperial edict.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

I have held the ancestral legacy for 35 years

and strived diligently.

Yet, I failed to raise my sons

and trusted the wrong people.

The disaster in Qingzhou was also my fault.

I will issue a decree of self-reproach

to remind myself of my duty

to nurture the people

and ensure the realm's peace.

Great, we finally won a battle.

Happy, huh?

[Taichi Palace] I'm overjoyed.

I'll tell you something.

My wife sent me a letter,

saying my son can walk now.

Congratulations.

Can you ask your wife

to introduce me a wife?

Sure.

My wife happens to have a younger sister.

I'll talk to her when I'm back.

Really?

That's good.

Our relationship will be even closer.

Mr. Yang,

you stay in the camp every year.

Now, the war is over.

You can finally go home.

I'm from Qingzhou.

When Qingzhou is reclaimed, I'm home.

That's true.

The general vowed, "No homecoming until Xiyan is defeated."

I told my mother

it would take at least ten years,

so I didn't expect to return so soon.

We'll be home soon.

When you are home,

your mother will no longer have to

wait for you at the door.

You are right.

General.

Weibei Army, report for duty!

Murong Jinghe,

report for duty!

I've imagined countless times

how you look in a wedding robe.

But I never expected I would be in such a state.

I thought

you didn't want to see me again.

Marrying Your Highness

is my wish.

With your words,

I would be happy even if I went to hell.

I have rarely known

true freedom and happiness.

All my beautiful memories

are of you.

Even now,

I still recall

every detail of our first meeting.

That year, you were eight.

You stood up for me against the young masters

of the Marquis's Mansion,

saying

you wouldn't tolerate bullying.

Thinking back, that was my first fight,

and it was exhilarating.

Later, I learned

that the eight-year-old girl

was the general's daughter.

Each time you visited the Noble Consort,

I found excuses to go to Fengyi Palace.

Eventually,

the Noble Consort noticed,

and I had to

use Jinghe as an excuse.

Now, I think about it...

You liked me that early?

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

I didn't dare.

Do you know?

For every time I looked at you,

you looked at Jinghe just as often.

Even if I had confessed,

you would only choose him.

But if you

had told me earlier,

the outcome might have been different.

Would it?

Yes.

But if you chose me,

I wouldn't dare

risk losing you.

To die by your hand

would complete my life.

As General Yin, I offered you the poisonous wine.

As Luomei,

I wish to drink cross-cup wine with you.

♪Dreamy like dispersing smoke♪

♪Meeting is difficult, and love easily drifts away♪

♪Too many imperfections in life♪

♪Unwilling to accept the damp squib♪

♪It is a trial and sorrow in vain♪

♪Yearning drifts with the enduring wind♪

♪Cross mountains and rivers for you♪

♪Can't wait for you to look back♪

♪Irrelevant♪

♪Love is a spring flower, easily crushed♪

♪We spend our entire lives♪

♪To seek in vain♪

♪We seek and lose, leaving only a sigh♪

♪A sigh for the fleeting nature of time♪

♪Love is an unbreakable bond♪

♪Even exhausting deep feelings end in loneliness♪

♪Destiny wrongly arranges love, hate, joy, and sorrow♪

Luomei,

what kind of husband

do you want?

Me?

This man

must be able to defeat me.

What else?

He

must allow me to lead troops into battle.

What else?

He

must confess to me sooner.

Fine.

In our next life,

let's marry earlier.

With you watching over me,

I won't choose the wrong path.

Fine.

♪Love is a spring flower, easily crushed♪

♪We spend our entire lives♪

♪To seek in vain♪

♪We seek and lose, leaving only a sigh♪

♪A sigh for the fleeting nature of time♪

♪Love is an unbreakable bond♪

♪Even exhausting deep feelings end in loneliness♪

♪Destiny wrongly arranges love, hate, joy, and sorrow♪

♪We are bound to have regrets♪

♪The wind scatters the spring flowers♪

♪The dream was filled with sorrow for the entire night♪

♪Troubled thoughts shatter into a sky full of stars♪

♪If fate is too unbearable♪

♪I am mired in the mud♪

♪Love is helpless, falling into the abyss♪

♪If life is a predetermined sorrow♪

♪Love is an endless wandering♪

♪A place in the heart from which there is no return♪

♪It's a vain hope, it's in imagination♪

♪It's the distinguished light♪

♪If life is a predetermined sorrow♪

♪Love is an endless wandering♪

♪A place in the heart from which there is no return♪

♪It's a vain hope, it's in imagination♪

♪It's the distinguished light♪

♪If life is a predetermined sorrow♪

♪Love is an endless wandering♪

♪A place in the heart from which there is no return♪

♪It's a vain hope, it's in imagination♪

♪It's the distinguished light♪

♪It's a vain hope, it's in imagination♪

♪It's the distinguished light♪