Everlasting Longing (2025) s01e04 Episode Script

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♪The evening breeze kisses my brows♪
♪Allows a cloud to stay for me♪
♪After a long time,
I still keep looking back♪
♪The sleepless universe accompanies me
as I sleepwalk♪
♪How can we stay together in a mirage♪
♪A vast desert, with no oasis in sight♪
♪Time takes away
the eternity I promised♪
♪Who can have your gentleness♪
♪Who still stays there♪
♪Finally, I silently endure
but cannot be saved♪
♪The sorrow of the world
turns into stars♪
♪Flowing over a few hills
with the moonlight♪
♪I wish to follow behind you
until we grow old♪
♪I will silently wait♪
=Everlasting Longing=
=Episode 4=
(Auspicious Yang)
Uncle,
I heard Feifan is missing.
Is this news true?
Chengliu,
Feifan is the manager of our shops.
Without him,
who will manage the business?
- Yes, indeed.
- He's right.
Everyone,
Feifan's disappearance is true.
He is really missing!
In that case, what should we do?
Alright, everyone.
But this doesn't mean Feifan is dead.
Please stay calm.
I've sent people to search for him.
We should have news soon.
We'll be settling the accounts soon.
But Feifan is missing.
What should we do now?
- Indeed.
- What should we do?
Everyone.
In my opinion,
we might as well elect
an interim manager
to handle the business for now.
What do you think?
Chengsong!
You just heard
about Feifan's disappearance.
Instead of caring about his safety,
you're in a hurry to replace him.
Chengliu,
you've got me wrong.
Our family
can't only care about personal gain.
We must be responsible
to these shop owners.
Moreover,
I worry
that decades of our family legacy
could be ruined in an instant.
Father is right.
Uncle,
you knew Feifan went missing.
Then why keep it from us?
He's right.
Everyone,
I didn't mean to keep it from you.
But currently,
I don't have real information
about that.
The Grand Chancellor
has also sent people to help search.
I believe Feifan will come home safely.
Alright.
(Brocade Embroidery)
Candied hawthorns!
Little trinkets!
You can go back now.
Thanks for your time.
See you.
- Bye.
- See you.
I thought you could secure
the manager this time.
I didn't expect your uncle would
sabotage us with the Grand Chancellor.
Bah!
It seems making Jun Feifan disappear
isn't enough.
Uncle shouldn't stay in Royal City.
Before the Spring Festivals,
Jun Feifan always
went to Qian City to audit.
Now that he's missing,
Uncle will definitely go in his place.
With his departure,
the entire Jun family
will be in our hands.
Yujue,
given the situation this year,
how can your Uncle leave Royal City?
I reckon he'll send an accountant
to Qian City for auditing.
Father,
rest assured.
I have a way to make him go there.
- General.
- Did you apply the medicine?
Yes, I did.
But I might have a scar.
I was wounded
for saving your life.
I'm almost disfigured.
General, shouldn't you compensate me?
What do you want?
I want you to escort me to Xixiang.
Though my young master isn't there,
I've promised him to go there.
Who could have foreseen
these mishaps on the way?
Given the circumstances,
why not return directly to Yannan?
For years, Young Master
has been searching
for fragrant stones in Yannan.
Besides trading, my trip to Xixiang
is to help find these for Young Master.
The Beixuan Mine is richer than Xixiang.
Why aren't you going to Beixuan?
I did hear Auntie Sun mention
that Beixuan also has
golden fragrant jade ore.
But the Juns haven't started to trade
with Beixuan,
and I'm unfamiliar with Beixuan.
What if something happens
after I go there?
Mr. Feifan may lose more than he gains.
So, the fragrance on you
comes from this fragrant stone.
What's so great about Jun Feifan
that makes you care for him?
(Jun Mansion)
Little trinkets!
Where are you going?
What did you promise me?
The road to Xixiang
is extremely dangerous.
Even Feifan used to tread carefully.
What can you do if you go there alone?
But Feifan is missing now.
I can't just sit back.
The Grand Chancellor
has sent someone to find her.
The Armed Escort I hired
has also set out.
You should stay home
and wait for the news.
Father,
the business conference is approaching.
You saw what happened early
this morning.
Upon hearing the news,
Uncle came to question us at dawn.
If Feifan truly cannot return,
won't that benefit them?
Besides, if Feifan can disguise
as a man and go,
why can't I?
Feifan has traveled extensively
for years.
She has a wealth of experience.
You've never been far from home.
How can you compare to her?
General,
I've already saved your life once.
I'm not asking for too much.
Can't you agree to it?
Since you already know
the golden fragrant jade mine
is in Beixuan,
why not let me take you there?
The Juns trade closely with Xixiang
to purchase golden fragrant jade
at the lowest price.
As for Beixuan,
I heard from Auntie Sun
that the fragrant jade in Beixuan
is top quality.
I'm concerned about the purchase price.
I can't decide this for Mr. Feifan.
You really don't take any losses.
I promise you
the same purchase price
as Xixiang offers.
Thank you for your offer.
It's not difficult
to take you to Beixuan.
But
I don't keep idle people around me.
Alright.
It seems you're not the type
to take losses either.
So, what are your terms?
I just learned it from you.
The Jun silk is world-renowned.
You've been with Jun Feifan
for a long time.
I'm sure your weaving skills are solid.
I've been learning business from him.
Of course,
I have learned weaving skills too.
If you don't mind,
I can teach your people
some weaving techniques.
How about it?
What are you doing?
This is how we pledge an alliance.
Give it back.
You're not going to Beixuan?
(The Token mustn't be
in his possession.)
This is the Xuan treasure
from my father,
symbolizing authority.
Give it back.
Didn't you want a token
for the alliance?
Exchanges signify a true pact.
The Token is
Mr. Feifan's affection for me.
You return it first.
- You first.
- You first.
- Will you return it or not?
- Will you?
Fine!
Do not lose mine.
Don't you dare lose mine.
(Late Mother, Li Rouran. R.I.P.)
I've known you for many years.
Only you
never distanced yourself
because of my mother's status.
You even remember her memorial day.
People think I'm a legitimate son.
Actually, my father wanted me to inherit
his Leader position,
so he gave me to his wife.
However, my mother, as a Xixiang woman,
could never enter
the Luo Ancestral Hall.
I can only use
the excuse of worshiping god
to return here and see her.
Yao City is at the border
between Xixiang and Beixuan.
Burying your mother here
has fulfilled her wish
to return to her homeland.
This time, it's my mother's blessing
that you offered her incense.
It's my blessing.
She's blessing us from heaven.
If it weren't for your annual visits,
I might have perished in the flames.
We share a life-saving bond.
No need to be so formal.
Nanny Zhang.
You rarely come here.
Please try these Xixiang pastries
and help me persuade him
to fulfill Madam's wish.
As for the lady you brought here
in men's attire,
I think she'll be a fitting wife.
Her age matches him.
And she's pretty.
My young master
seems oblivious in this regard.
Please help persuade him.
Nanny.
Go prepare dinner.
How about we have some
mare cheese and hot pot today?
See?
You always stop me
from talking about marriage.
You're at a marriageable age.
It's time to get married.
Don't you agree, General?
Nanny Zhang is right.
You've passed the age of 20.
You should have married by now.
Exactly.
Even the General agrees.
I'll leave you to chat.
I have to go for dinner.
It seems
that you can't get over that lady.
You mentioned before.
She's already married to someone else.
It's time to let go.
The person you can't forget
must be an extraordinary woman.
Li Fanyin,
you belong to me.
She is
She is indeed special.
(Luo Residence)
It's Mrs. Sun's birthday in five days.
Only Xi Mo leads the team this time.
I presume Xi Changkun is
already on his way to Sun Clan.
The Sun Clan always remains neutral.
The Danyang Army of Sun Clan is strong.
If Xi Changkun wins them over,
it would cause trouble.
Xi Clan
is no match for Xuan Clan.
Sun Ba knows whom to ally with.
Have you forgotten?
Ayuli, Mrs. Sun,
is Xi Changkun's cousin.
If only we could ally
with them by marriage.
A son-in-law is like half a son.
That should make us closer to Sun Clan.
Young Master,
I heard Princess Sun Zhaomin
of Liangzhou
is in her prime and unmarried.
You're also in your prime
and still unmarried.
It's like a match
If you dare talk nonsense again,
I'll send you to mine with Woshan.
Enough.
Get ready
for the trip to Liangzhou tomorrow.
My Lord, a secret message
from Royal City.
What happened?
Princess Qingkou left a letter
and ran away.
The King and Queen Mother
ordered us to find her asap.
Time is running out.
We must set off tomorrow
for Sun Clan in Liangzhou.
How can we find her?
Let's find Qingkou first.
- Young Master
- She matters more.
Let's do it this way:
He Jiyao,
you lead troops to find the Princess.
Lie and I go to Liangzhou.
Okay.
I did this to save you.
This medicine heals wounds.
Lie won a great victory.
What gift should I give him?
What do you think?
The style you chose is nice.
But the fabric isn't good.
I should make it with kesi.
You know about kesi?
The Juns never sell kesi to outsiders.
I've only heard about it.
It turns out that you're not mute.
I thought you couldn't speak.
I was planning to return you tomorrow.
Do you have kesi?
No, I've just heard about it.
You don't look like a native
of the Uncontrollable.
What brings you here?
Didn't expect you to be a clever slave.
But I heard if a slave is too clever,
he might kill his master.
What about you?
Would you kill me?
Miss, here's the hot water you want.
Leave it to me.
I wonder
why Lie vanished
with someone from Yannan
and when I can find him.
You said your brother
has disappeared with a Yannan person.
Are you here to find your brother?
My brother is a great hero of Beixuan.
The bandit attack in the Uncontrollable
was quelled by him recently.
He is the Leader?
Of course.
He's the God of War of Beixuan.
It seems you have a deep connection.
So, you are a noble lady of Beixuan.
I am the Princess of Beixuan,
the King's sister.
Naturally, I'm the noblest one.
(If what she says is true,)
(I can use her as leverage)
(to save Young Master.)
Do you have a way to find your brother?
I don't even know where he is.
Without me,
he simply couldn't take care of himself.
He even ended up missing.
I don't even know where to start.
Perhaps your brother
has returned to the barracks.
Why don't we go check there?
Yes, you're right.
I've been out for so long.
Maybe Luo Qi and Jiyao
have found him.
If only I had traveled with He Jiyao.
It's all his fault
for not letting me follow.
Even if they haven't found Lie,
it's better to travel with them.
(I don't know when I can escape.)
(But I can try
to find black iron crystal.)
(If we can forge)
(economic ties with clans in Beixuan,)
(the Jun business will be unstoppable.)
You seem preoccupied.
When did you get here?
Why were you so stealthy?
You were deep in thought.
What's on your mind?
Yao City is fraught with danger.
The road to Liangzhou won't be peaceful.
So you're worried about my safety?
I thought you were missing Jun Feifan.
He is wise and brave.
No need for me to worry about him.
But you, General.
You have
tons of enemies who want you dead.
I better think of how to protect myself.
What? You regret traveling with me?
I have no choice left.
I believe you'll find a solution.
That's true indeed.
No need to worry
about Xi Clan's tricks.
Just roll with the punches.
General, don't jest.
It isn't your style.
You think ahead
and prepare for the worst.
When I went to find Mr. Luo Zhizhou,
he was already prepared.
With or without me,
he would go for the rescue.
But you still
harbor doubts about me,
using yourself as bait to test me.
You were late
by half a cup of tea's time.
You must be weighing the pros and cons.
You're actually not that sincere.
But I still came to the rescue.
You have a kind heart.
I am well aware of that.
When do we set off?
Why are you in such haste?
Opportunities cannot be missed.
If I can find the golden fragrant jade,
Mr. Feifan will be delighted.
Of course, I'm in a rush.
In that case,
let's set out early tomorrow.
So, you've planned the time.
Why claim it's because of me?
Between you and me,
no need to draw such a clear line.
We'd better make it clear.
Otherwise, our business won't last long.
It's getting late.
You should rest early.
I won't see you off.
(Xuan Lie is meticulous.)
(I was forced to reveal my intentions.)
(He may find out my true identity soon.)
(I must plan ahead.)
(Liangzhou)
They're only vegetables.
Alright.
Let's go.
Thank you, officer.
Move along.
You.
Move.
All of you will get it.
No pushing. Stay in line.
Thank you.
Take it slow. Here you are.
You're so kind, thank you.
Thank you.
(Sun Zhaomin, Princess of Sun)
Everyone, line up, no pushing.
Everyone will get food.
Thank you.
Do I make myself clear?
You know what to do?
- Yes.
- Yes.
Take it slow.
Line up. Everyone will get food.
Out of the way.
It's your turn.
What's going on here?
- How dare you.
- What's wrong?
Don't fight.
Hit him!
Get lost!
Stop fighting. Stop!
Let's talk this out. Stop.
Alright, stop.
I'll get you!
Stop fighting.
Let's go. Go.
Thank you, sir, for your help.
You're so handsome.
May I have your name?
You can call me Qi Luo.
Mr. Qi.
Miss, can you stand up?
I'm sorry.
Zhaomin, are you alright?
I'm okay.
Thank you.
Mr. Sun.
General.
(Sun Ba, Sun Leader)
Thank you
and this gentleman
for saving my daughter.
I was unaware of your arrival.
Apologies for not welcoming you sooner.
You're being too polite.
We have come here
to celebrate Mrs. Sun's birthday.
(Ayuli, Sun Ba's wife)
You might not know yet
that this year's birthday banquet
has been canceled.
Liangzhou is vast
but has scarce resources.
Now it's hit by famine.
The people have no means to live,
and the entire Liangzhou is in chaos.
My wife and I
are in no mood
to celebrate the birthday.
You really cherish your people.
Zhizhou and I
would like to ease your burdens.
Mr. Sun is my cousin-in-law.
Liangzhou's matters are my concerns too.
No need for you both to worry.
How about this?
Though the birthday banquet is canceled,
since you've already arrived
in Liangzhou,
why not stay at my mansion
for a few days?
Allow me to extend my hospitality
and express my gratitude.
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
(Sun Mansion)
(Respect Ancestors)
Liangzhou has vast sandy lands
and lacks water.
The Water Token from General Lie
is truly a blessing
for the Liangzhou people.
Let me toast General Lie once more.
It's my honor to assist you.
Though Beixuan Five Clans
are independent,
His Majesty wants us
to cooperate and elect the Wolf Lord.
Since Lie and I are here,
we'll do our utmost to aid you
in resolving the famine here.
I appreciate
your goodwill.
It's not easy to help the refugees.
Mr. Xi, what ideas do you have?
This concerns Beixuan's affairs.
It may not be suitable
to discuss before outsiders.
This gentleman doesn't seem
a Beixuan noble.
I wonder what relation he has
with the General.
Mr. Qi is my savior.
No need to worry.
So your surname is Qi.
Thank you for helping my daughter.
Let me toast you again
to express our gratitude.
My pleasure, Madam.
Is this your first visit to Liangzhou?
Their conversation is quite dull.
Shall I take you for a walk?
Mr. Qi,
how about a friendly contest?
I'm not a good fighter.
This spear is good.
It feels quite heavy.
Of course.
I commissioned this
to a master craftsman.
In Liangzhou,
it's the heaviest.
Why did you do that?
My parents only have one daughter.
Since childhood, people always said
I can't even lift a spear,
so how can I protect
the Liangzhou people?
Mother even fell ill with worry,
thinking of finding me
a husband in Five Clans.
So, since I started
practicing martial arts,
I've always wielded the heaviest spear
to prove I'm no less than any man.
Without marriage,
I can still protect Liangzhou.
Chengliu,
you only have three daughters.
In the future, the Juns' estate
will still fall to Yujue.
How about this?
Let Yujue learn from you now.
He can soon help you support the family.
Chengliu
Father, I can help you too.
Good girl.
You can stay out of this.
As a girl,
your priority is to learn needlework
and to marry a man when you grow up.
There are always biases against women.
Both of you are remarkable women.
Don't let others' words affect you.
When traveling,
I disguise myself as a man.
I hope you don't mind.
In fact, at the city gate,
I already knew you were a woman.
Protecting Liangzhou is a hard job.
Are you ready for it?
Of course.
As long as I can protect Liangzhou,
I'm willing to do anything.
A Clan Leader
needs to fight on the battlefield
and lead the people
to a prosperous life.
If you're worthy of this noble duty,
I can speak favorably to the King
to let you inherit as a Young Master
the position of Sun Leader.
Really?
Don't you think I can't be the Leader
because I'm a woman?
Talent knows no gender.
As long as you can be a good Leader,
nothing else matters.
Thank you for your kind words.
How do you handle things?
Xuan Lie still got here safe and sound
even at the cost
of half of the Cangshui Army.
Father,
it's all because of the woman
beside Xuan Lie.
She's cunning and deceitful.
She ruined our plans.
Woman?
Mr. Qi whom Xuan Lie brought here
is the woman
who rang the bell to save Xuan Lie.
I should've exposed her publicly.
Stupid!
If you expose her publicly,
wouldn't that reveal
you're after Xuan Lie?
You're blaming a woman
for your incapability.
- I
- Forget it.
Since Xuan Lie is here,
he'll surely seek Sun Ba's support.
Luckily, we acted first.
Pay more attention to Sun Zhaomin.
She's Sun Ba's beloved daughter.
If you could win her over,
the victory is ours.
Got it, Father.
At the lunch just now,
Sun Ba hesitated
to discuss Liangzhou with us.
Perhaps he's decided
to support Xi Changkun.
Not necessarily.
Sun Ba has always been neutral
and stays out of the Wolf Lord Election.
Since the Election's coming,
he must haven't made up his mind.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have hosted us.
You've seldom interacted with Sun Ba,
and Xi Changkun is his cousin-in-law.
Your odds may not be great.
But with my support,
you could challenge them.
On this trip to Liangzhou,
I must gain Mr. Sun's support.
When my parents helped the late King,
they were killed
by weapons made by Baigong.
I don't believe
that it had nothing to do
with Beixuan Five Clans.
Lie,
it's been 12 years since then.
Even the late King
found no evidence back then.
The late King and Queen Mother claimed
it was an accident to maintain peace
among the Five Clans
and stopped investigations.
Now the King rules diligently.
He said if I could be the Wolf Lord,
he'd allow me to reopen the case.
So in this Wolf Lord Election,
I must succeed.
Failure is not an option.
Xi Changkun
brought food supplies to help.
They acted before us.
Meanwhile, Sun Ba remains wary of us.
Gaining his trust
won't be so easy.
Food only resolves a temporary concern.
That won't solve the root.
What's your plan?
You said Nanny Zhang
prepared the Princess
a sachet from Yannan.
Yes.
I forgot to give it to her.
I'll do it now.
No rush. I have an idea.
We'll go together tomorrow.
Zhaomin,
I've been looking for you.
It turns out you're here.
I know you love various weapons.
I found something special for you.
- Take a look
- No need.
This wristguard
was hard to get.
It can shoot five arrows at once.
Zhaomin,
we are destined to be family.
Just accept it.
We're not family.
Your parents want
to find you a good husband.
You are a remarkable woman.
Among Beixuan Five Clans,
besides me,
who else is a match for you?
My husband
must surpass me in martial arts.
If you can defeat me,
I'll give you a chance.
Choose any weapon you like here.
With such skills, you want to marry me?
Keep the wristguard for your safety.
Chancellor Song said
Jun Feifan was missing.
Why wasn't this reported immediately?
Your Majesty,
I never intended to keep it from you.
It's just that the news was uncertain.
I've sent an Armed Escort to find him.
The Grand Chancellor also sent masters
to search for Feifan.
Any news yet?
Not yet.
It's quite a mystery.
Neither Jun Feifan
nor the Captain of his escort
was found at the scene.
Do you know the reason?
Your Majesty,
the bandits are rampant.
Killing and looting happen often.
Feifan was unlucky to encounter them.
He must be concerned about Yannan,
cared about her duties,
and escaped to find
the black iron crystal.
I hope Your Majesty
won't get him wrong.
What if he takes the wrong path
while searching for the crystal?
Your Majesty,
Feifan's been trading for years.
He knows
what's the right path.
Yujue,
stay calm.
Don't be so hasty.
By the way,
how did that matter go?
Father,
rest assured.
I've bribed the Prefect of Qian City.
With tax issues as an excuse,
the managers there were detained.
Uncle is probably
going to handle this in a few days.
Father,
stop reading the book. Look at me.
If we get the Chancellor's support,
wouldn't it be easier for us
to control the Jun business?
What's your plan?
Last time, we took the managers
to visit Uncle, right?
He used the Chancellor to suppress us.
With their absence,
why not strengthen ties
with the Chancellor?
But he's been closer to them
over the years.
If we suddenly pay him a visit,
is it appropriate?
Father,
I disagree with you.
The Chancellor values the Juns' brand,
not Jun Feifan himself.
Moreover,
Jun Feifan might have been dead.
Uncle is getting on in years.
The Chancellor knows whom to choose.
Electing a new manager for the Juns
is an urgent matter.
♪When I decide to hold you in my arms♪
♪I bury all past matters deep inside♪
♪When you decided to turn around♪
♪Everything would be clear to us♪
♪Then the green, piece by piece♪
♪Becomes a shadow in my heart♪
♪Covering my scarred past♪
♪Filling my once-empty heart♪
♪I want the green, piece by piece♪
♪To fall in my heart
and turn into a star♪
♪Piecing together the Big Dipper
to guard you♪
♪Illuminating the way home♪
♪Then the green, piece by piece♪
♪Becomes a shadow in my heart♪
♪Covering my scarred past♪
♪Filling my once-empty heart♪
♪Then the green, piece by piece♪
♪Will blooming brightly at the borders♪
♪The melody from nearby♪
♪Allows you to camp in my heart♪
♪Allows you♪
♪To camp in my heart♪