Everlasting Longing (2025) s01e22 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 22=
Kill!
(The Uncontrollable)
Your Majesties.
Do you know that Su Yande
was shot dead at the border
by Yannan's Three-bow Crossbow?
I've heard it.
We have no generals
at the front lines now.
As the Wolf Lord,
you refuse to lead your troops
into battle
and watch your comrades die.
Can you have peace in your heart?
Xu,
war only brings harm
to the people of both nations.
I sincerely beg you to stop it
for the sake of the people of Beixuan.
How dare you
repeatedly defy my orders!
Present it.
This is a Yannan weapon
seized on the battlefield.
The Baigong's heir has died.
The King and I have never expected
that Yannan still has
the new weapons she left behind.
This battle is extremely difficult.
We can only
rely on you now.
Your Majesty,
compared to the one
that killed my father back then,
this crossbow's been improved.
Su Yande caused a conflict
at the border,
yet he couldn't hold out
for even three days.
Even if I lead the troops,
I can't guarantee victory.
Stopping the war and seeking peace
is the best strategy.
We've been preparing
to attack Yannan for years.
The border is fully prepared.
If we withdraw,
Zhao Guang will laugh at us.
Your Majesty,
if we have no winning strategy,
it's always the commoners who suffer.
It'd be better
to propose peace talks now.
Establishing a trading post
in the Uncontrollable
and stabilizing the three nations
is the general trend.
Your Majesties,
please reconsider the trading post.
Peace talks?
What if I insist
that you lead the troops into battle?
I'm afraid I can't obey that order.
You
You may leave now.
The King and I will deliberate further.
The structure of the crossbow
from earlier is complex and precise.
Is this really your final creation?
Perhaps
I should visit the place
where you once lived.
Young Master.
Go back to pack up.
We're going to Yannan.
Yannan?
Let's go.
Lie's being
stubborn and lawless.
He doesn't resemble a Wolf Lord at all.
Lie was right.
Yannan has these new weapons.
If war truly breaks out,
we might not have the upper hand.
Rushing in is no longer advisable.
Lie refused to lead the troops.
We have no valiant generals.
Even if you don't want to,
we can only seek peace now.
Forget it.
I'll send an envoy to Yannan soon.
Your Majesty,
good news from the border.
Su Yande, Beixuan's Su Leader,
was shot dead by our general
with a Three-bow Crossbow.
He died immediately.
Xuan Xu has unified the Five Clans.
His target is indeed Yannan.
But why didn't he send
the new Wolf Lord this time?
This Su Leader was always reckless.
Not long ago,
he handed over the Su Clan Seal.
I guess he was eager to claim credit.
His territory is close to our Yannan,
so he couldn't wait
to bring his troops to invade.
But who knew
he'd be shot dead immediately
by the modified Three-bow Crossbow?
Since Xuan Xu was young,
his mother had been holding power.
Now that he holds power,
he has to make some achievements
to convince the public.
If there's someone to blame,
they can only blame themselves
for losing Jun Qiluo.
Your Majesty,
speaking of Jun Qiluo,
she's been waiting outside
for quite some time.
Do you wish to see her?
Greetings, Your Majesty.
Good. You may rise.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty,
I've completed the Three-bow Crossbow.
I've heard that you've started using it.
I wonder when my family
will be released.
Do you know
Beixuan has come to attack Yannan?
I'm aware of it.
Thanks to the weapon you modified,
otherwise,
the suffering would fall
on the commoners of Yannan.
What are your thoughts on this war?
I dare not comment on state affairs.
It's fine to say.
I think you should
consider peace talks with Beixuan.
They provoked us first,
yet you want me to consider peace talks?
Do you think I'm afraid of them?
Of course not.
I know you never fear Beixuan,
but what you said earlier was right.
Whoever starts the war,
it's always the commoners who suffer.
You're most compassionate
toward the people's suffering.
That's why, over the years,
you've focused
on developing our economy,
so the people
can live better lives.
Therefore, I dare to guess
that you don't wish for war
and have long planned for peace talks.
I truly didn't mistake you.
I've been thinking of ways
these days to keep
someone as talented as you in Yannan.
Since you're so clever,
why don't you think of a way for me?
Your Majesty,
I don't know what you're saying.
You've passed the age of marriage.
My Prince is talented
in civil and military affairs
and handsome.
He's a perfect match for you.
Your Majesty,
I can't marry the Prince.
Are you going to defy my orders?
I dare not.
It's just that I come
from a merchant family.
My status is too low
to marry the Prince.
No one cares about the background
of a concubine.
Rest assured.
(If I don't agree,)
(my father and sisters
won't be released.)
Thank you for granting the marriage.
I have one more request.
Tell me.
As Jun Feifan,
I've always dressed as a man,
so I dare to ask
for a grand wedding.
I want to sew my bridal gown
to make up for the years
I've lived as a man.
Alright.
You're marrying a Prince.
It's acceptable.
You may leave now.
Yes.
Send a gift to the Jun Mansion.
Tell her
I won't wait too long.
Yes.
You've been pardoned by the King.
You may leave.
It must've been Feifan who saved us.
Father, we can go home now.
Father.
Wait a moment.
The King requests
that Mr. Jun go to the Palace.
You need not worry.
Since the King has pardoned our family,
he won't make things hard for me.
You hurry back.
There are many matters at home.
Go help out Feifan.
Go.
You guys.
Clean up that side.
- Yes.
- Yes.
Xiukun, Jiangjuan.
Feifan.
(Great Blessings)
I knew it was you who saved us.
You should call me Qiluo from now on.
Shuting.
You're here.
(Zheng Shuting, Yannan)
You're Xiukun's elder sister?
I've heard from Xiukun
that you resemble Feifan the most.
Now that I see you, it's indeed true.
You must be Mr. Zheng, Xiukun's fiance.
Yes.
- I
- Qiluo.
Since Feifan isn't here,
how did you manage to save us?
Feifan couldn't escape from Beixuan.
He chose to die to prove
that he hadn't betrayed Yannan.
When I heard of Feifan's death
in Qian City,
I rushed back to meet the King.
Did Feifan really die in Beixuan?
Miss Qiluo even saw the King?
I petitioned as a royal merchant
and used all connections.
It took a month to meet the King.
The King has pardoned the Juns,
so you need not
feel inferior.
Those who look down on you
are the shallow ones
who can't tell right from wrong.
But Qiluo,
the jailer said the King kept Father
in the Palace.
I'm a little worried.
Don't worry.
The King just kept Father
to discuss the new alliance.
That's good.
Feifan was a man of proud bones.
He was truly admirable.
But a woman always depends on a man.
After his death,
your family has no male heir to rely on.
What will you do from now on?
A woman always depends on a man?
After Xiukun marries you,
how will she rely on you?
I'll make Xiukun the Lady of Honor.
Xiukun doesn't want promises.
She wants a husband who is reliable.
Don't just say nice words.
If you fail the imperial exams
How unlucky that is.
Today is our first meeting,
and you're already cursing me?
I was only reminding you.
Xiukun has many things she can't say,
so it's up to me as her elder sister
to remind you.
If I had known that you see me this way,
I wouldn't have come today.
Shuting
Zheng Shuting is proud and arrogant.
He can't bear the slightest criticism.
If Xiukun continues
to indulge him like this,
she'll definitely suffer.
Qiluo,
when did you become
so knowledgeable about romance?
How did Father's leg get injured?
- My poet friends have been
- Shuting.
mocking me because you were imprisoned.
Today, you should have come to my door
to apologize.
Instead, your elder sister
gave me a cold look.
Don't be angry.
Qiluo's words were straightforward,
but there was nothing wrong with them.
Do you think the same of me?
I believe you'll pass
the imperial exams,
but I also hope
we can act more discreetly.
After all, my cousin
has taken our family business.
He's always been wary of us.
If he hears your words,
he may make things hard for you.
How long will the King
keep Uncle in the Palace?
If Uncle doesn't return,
won't we have to worry every day
about you being oppressed
by your cousin?
Though Feifan and Father aren't here,
we still have Qiluo.
Though she is a woman,
her vision and strategies
are no less than a man's.
If we unite and support her,
the first branch will surely regain
its former glory.
(The camel that died of hunger
is larger than a horse.)
(There's still some time
before the exam.)
(The Jun family is still useful.)
Xiukun,
I wasn't angry with you earlier.
You have to understand
women in prison will be subject
to harsh criticism.
My family used to urge me
to break off the engagement,
but I only have you in my heart.
I want to grow old with you,
so I ignored everyone's objections
and came here today.
What?
Lie went to Yannan?
Did he bring soldiers?
He only brought Luo Qi with him.
He's learned to act without orders.
Now, I've sent an envoy to Yannan
to discuss establishing a trading post.
If Zhao Guang thinks I'm pretending
to seek peace on the surface
but secretly sending the Wolf Lord over,
what will he think?
Could he be trying
to stir up trouble again?
When the young master left,
he changed
into ordinary commoner clothes
and told me to report back
that he'd conceal his identity
and wouldn't provoke conflict
or disrupt the peace talks.
I truly don't understand.
Now that Jun Qiluo is dead,
why is he still going to Yannan?
The young master once said
there were still doubts
about Mr. Xuan Shu's case,
and Yannan was key to solving it.
This time, he's going for that as well.
Forget it. Let him go.
But he only has Luo Qi with him.
I'm still worried.
You must go with the pass documents.
If there's any news,
send a letter back right away.
Remember
to protect his identity at all costs.
Yes.
(Qinghua Palace)
Someone, come!
Princess.
Let everyone come in.
Yes.
This is a new fragrance I've created.
Come and smell it.
What are you all waiting for?
Xu only forbids me
from leaving the Palace.
He didn't tell you to ignore my orders.
Come on!
Come here.
Form a circle.
Everyone must smell it,
or you can't leave. Do you hear me?
Come on, smell it.
King!
King!
I just went to Qinghua Palace
and found all the servants knocked out.
After questioning, I learned
that Qingkou put a sleeping potion
in the fragrance.
While the servants were unconscious,
she sneaked away.
What?
Ask today's guards to come.
Yes.
The Princess left the Palace
with Deputy He.
Since Deputy He was sent by the King,
I thought
the Princess was also acting
on the King's orders,
so I didn't stop her.
I failed in my duty.
Please punish me, Your Majesties.
Go and accept your punishment.
Yes.
It seems that Qingkou
must've gone to Yannan with He Jiyao.
Yannan is far away.
Without anyone to care for her,
if she encounters danger on the way,
what should we do?
King, send someone to bring her back.
Mother,
Qingkou's been locked for over a month.
She must've endured enough.
If we try to force her back
just after she escaped,
it will likely cause more trouble.
You wouldn't want to repeat the past,
would you?
I think we should let her go this time.
I'll send someone to deliver
a message to He Jiyao
to ensure he takes good care of Qingkou.
If there's danger,
he'll bring her back at once.
Qingming,
wait for me.
Princess, wait for me!
(Moon Palace)
It's a little cold now. I'll heat it up.
Never mind.
The Palace's charcoal
has been deducted by those eunuchs.
If it's cold, let it be.
It's enough to fill my stomach.
Cold porridge is fine.
Why is it sour,
yet still brought to you?
You may be confined by the King,
but you're not an animal.
Why treat you like this?
After Yi was sent away,
I lost my support.
Naturally, everyone could bully me.
I wonder if Yi is doing well.
He's always had a weak constitution.
How could he survive
in such a desolate place
like the frontier?
Your Ladyship,
you must stay strong.
One day, Prince Yi will return.
(Luo Residence)
Once you leave for Xixiang,
I don't know when you'll return.
So, I've made some milk cakes
that you love.
Miss Jun whom you once brought back
really liked them.
Nanny,
we are leaving.
Dongyin.
Young Master,
when you reach Xixiang,
have someone tell us you're safe.
The deceased are gone;
the living must carry on.
Life must move forward.
Yes, My Lord.
(Pear Alley)
- Fresh flowers!
- (Qimin,)
(I must regain our family business)
- (before my father returns.)
- Trinkets!
- Pendants!
- (These days,)
(come with me
to check out some new shops.)
(If we can't take back
Brocade Embroidery,)
(we'll have to find a new shop)
(and rebuild our reputation.)
It's been two days,
and we've visited many streets.
The shops are
either priced higher or rented out.
It's normal for a busy district,
but it's just behind the Jun Mansion.
There aren't usually
so many people around.
Let's look at this one.
(Yihuan Workshop)
Sir.
- Sir.
- Remember
everything I told you.
Isn't this my cousin
who's always capable?
Why is it you again?
Want to hit me, huh?
Come on, hit me.
So, it's you behind all this.
You were a man before,
so business was easy.
But now that you're a woman,
what do you have to compete with me?
Let me guess.
You've been turned away
from other shops, right?
Jun Yujue,
are you keeping the workshop open
with such underhanded methods?
In business,
as long as you hold the money,
does it really matter how you do it?
Young Master, don't worry.
I've remembered everything you said.
Qiluo, no need to see me off.
I can walk on my own.
Take care.
- Sorry
- No need to say more.
I understand.
Let's go.
Take the bet!
Every time I see Jun Yujue,
it gives me a headache.
If he could use his cleverness
for good,
maybe he could achieve something great.
Jun Yujue is constantly wary of you.
Today, he even came to Pear Alley.
It seems he's out of options.
There's always a flaw in every plan.
There will always be
something he misses.
Just buy this,
and you'll be fine.
Young Master,
this place really is different
from Beixuan.
You can smell the flowers in the street.
Miss, look at the flowers.
Sir,
buy a sugar painting for your wife.
I didn't expect sugar paintings
to be made in the shape of wolves.
Why are you giving me this?
There are so many other cute designs.
Miss, you may not know.
Wolves are pack animals.
They're unyielding, brave,
and more importantly,
they are loyal to love.
Your husband must've meant
to show you this.
♪Being silent and not confessing♪
Which one do you two want?
I'll get it for you.
♪When I decide to hold you in my arms♪
Let's go check out this shop.
♪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♪
♪Then the green, piece by piece♪
Thank you, sir.
Young Master,
there are too many people here.
To avoid trouble, let's leave
and find a place to rest.
♪Illuminating the way home♪
(Savory Tavern)
Miss, what's your name?
What a rogue.
What's that smell?
- Let me help you back.
- I'm not drunk.
It's fine. I'll help you back.
No need to help me.
Who are you?
Let go of me.
Help!
I'm the Jun Manager!
Stop hitting me!
There's a new rouge shop
in the western city.
Is that true?
Yes, let's go together.
Alright.
Let's go.
(Savory Tavern)
Mr. Zhang, don't worry.
Young Master,
- I'll check for rooms.
- Take care.
Hello, sir.
Are you here for a meal or a room?
We need two of the best rooms.
Sure.
Waiter,
where is the Jun Mansion?
Are you a distant relative of the Juns?
I'm not gossiping,
but I've heard that last month,
Mr. Jun Feifan
committed a felony and angered the King.
He died outside.
Now, the Juns are either dead
or wounded.
Everyone avoids them.
You two are our guests,
so I want to advise you
to stop asking about them.
Just tell me
where the Jun Mansion is.
Go straight ahead.
The largest mansion by the river
is the Jun Mansion.
(Jun Mansion)
Jun Qiluo,
what a coincidence.
Are you going outside?
Let's go to the government.
What do you mean?
Who did this to your face?
My face?
How can you ask me what this means?
Jun Qiluo, I want to ask you
the same thing.
Your people hit me.
When did I send people to hit you?
You've made so many enemies outside.
How do you know it was me?
I knew you wouldn't admit it.
I have evidence.
I'll take it out
Could you help me get it?
I can't reach it
with my hands.
See this?
The person who hit me
dropped this whistle.
It's made of Beixuan wolf bone.
Only you've been to Beixuan
in the Royal Capital.
Let's see how you defend yourself.
- There are wolves in the north.
- There are?
This item clearly isn't made in Beixuan.
You're too ignorant.
Jun Qiluo,
watch how you speak to me.
Move aside.
Who are those people?
He poisoned the arrow.
He wants to kill me.
My Lord,
I've been observing Jun Qiluo
for over a month.
There's no sign
of her turning things around.
She's just trying to find a new shop.
Jun Yujue taking the family business
has caused a great problem
for Jun Qiluo.
In that case,
you should help Mr. Yujue.
The Zhengs' business
is about to overtake the Juns.
We can't let their first branch
rise again.
Yes.
Chancellor.
How useless!
Someone, come!
Chancellor, please spare me.
Don't make me see him again.
Chancellor, please spare me.
Chancellor, please.
Stop.
Chancellor, calm down.
The bird flew away.
It's a good omen
that you'll rise to great success.
Killing him might ruin the omen.
This servant probably just got here,
so he doesn't know the rules.
But he brought such an omen.
I'll personally train him.
He'll definitely be a useful servant.
You know how to put my mind at ease.
Leave now.
Get up.
From now on, you'll follow me.
When I'm not at the mansion,
don't show up before the Chancellor.
Thank you for saving my life.
What's wrong?
Are you disappointed to see someone
who's not your master?
Our identities are special.
Anyone who learns of who we are
must die.
You may leave now.
Yes.
What else have you been hiding from me?
That day, I wanted to tell you
my code name is Kylin.
I'm the King's secret guard commander.
The Royal Surveillance is
an organization the King trained
to monitor officials
and wealthy merchants.
I've been with the Juns since I was 13.
Though I'm working for the King,
I've long regarded the Juns as my family
as Master and you
treated me like family.
I've never done anything
to betray you guys.
I've finally heard you say it.
You already knew?
The King knows everything about us,
so I've been suspicious,
but you've always acted so cautiously
these years,
sometimes I even doubted
whether I was overthinking it.
But we've always treated you as family.
Before I came here, I visited the King.
He said that the letter
from Beixuan discussed peace,
so the war wouldn't start for now.
He hopes I can marry soon.
(Jun Mansion)
(Jun Mansion)
Young Master,
the dead can't return to life.
Miss Jun's spirit in the heavens
wouldn't want to see you
blaming yourself like this.
(Jun Mansion)
What?
You want to marry Jun Qiluo?
Your Majesty, please grant this.
She knows your identity now?
I failed in my duty.
Why is the timing so coincidental?
I dare not deceive you.
My subordinate made an honest mistake.
Miss Qiluo is sharp-minded.
I couldn't keep hiding it.
Do you know why I want her
to marry the Prince?
I dare to speculate
that it's because you want to keep
Baigong's heir in Yannan forever
to work for you.
But the Princess loves his wife.
If Jun Qiluo marries the Prince,
it will only add more trouble for him.
If I can marry her,
I'll guard
the Baigong's heir for you for life
and I can ease the Prince's worries.
Have you really fallen for her?
I don't blame you.
I think you've done well.
If you marry her,
it won't draw unnecessary attention.
You can keep a close eye on her.
This is a good thing.
For now, there won't be any conflict
between Yannan and Beixuan.
You should choose a date
and get married asap.
Yes.
Qiluo.
- Fragrant pouches!
- When can we find one?
Pouches and sachets! Take a look!
Qiluo, where are you going?
(Lease of a Good Shop)
Candied hawthorns!
How about this?
Candied hawthorns!
Qiluo, are you sure
you want to rent this one?
(Song's Tea)
This is small,
and it's at the end of the alley
with little foot traffic.
It's not an ideal location for business.
Manager,
I've walked the entire street,
compared several shops,
and finally chose this rouge.
My lady will definitely like it.
Alright. I'll pack it up for you.
The foot traffic is indeed little,
but people who come all the way here
must be seeking good products.
As long as we ensure
the quality of our goods,
we can still make a name.
Good wine doesn't fear deep alleys.
Also, it's close to the Jun Mansion,
so we can save some labor.
Let's go find out
where the manager lives.
We can take some good tea to visit him.
Alright.
You can have a look.
Please pack this for me.
Alright, please have a look.
Young Master,
you really shouldn't buy more.
We don't even know what they like.
Besides, the Juns don't know us.
They might not even let us in.
Qiluo likes red beans.
We can buy some red beans.
Young Master, what are you looking for?
(Song Residence)
What?
Jun Qiluo wants to rent the shop
at the end of the alley?
Such a small place?
Yes.
Jun Qiluo,
I never thought I'd force you
into a corner.
So, there's always a reason
that people fail.
Yes, yes.
Come here.
Go find the owner of that shop.
Offer double the price.
That shop must not be rented to her.
Understood?
Alright, I'll go right away.
Go ahead.
My Lady, we've arrived.
(Liu Residence)
(Liu Residence)
Who are you looking for?
Is your master at home?
I'd like to have a word with him.
Master isn't home.
My Lady, as you expected,
Jun Yujue has sent people
to secretly keep an eye on you.
There's always someone at the door.
Then let's stay here too.
Jun Yujue's people won't dare to act.
You go watch the back door.
We'll stay here.
Alright.
(Liu Residence)
Qiluo, should we go back?
Why haven't you two gone back so late?
Why didn't you invite me?
You must be frozen. Put this on.
Here.
(Liu Residence)
Warm your hands.
Perfect.
This year, we weren't together
to celebrate the New Year.
Tonight, we'll make up for it.
I really didn't expect
that starting a business
would be this hard.
Yes.
In the beginning,
it tests your patience.
There's so much more you need to learn.
Qiluo,
I've finally arrived in Yannan,
where you grew up.
Tomorrow,
I will visit the Jun Mansion.
If only you were here.
♪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♪