Good And Evil Episode 30 Recap
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Chun Yao and Han Sheng finally reached the Nine Netherworld, where they met the King. The King acknowledged their suffering and reason for coming, stating that Chun Yao, as an immortal, had a predestined fate that could not be altered. However, Han Sheng, a creature not originally meant for this world but brought into it by the Spring Water Immortal, could become a Spirit Charm beyond the control of the Six Realms and the cycles of life and death.
The King offered her a liquor that would transform her into a Spirit Charm. Han Sheng asked for clarification, as she had never heard of such a being. The King explained that Spirit Charms were immune to tribulations but endured a painful existence: they were born at night and died during the day, suffering excruciating pain with each transition between day and night, in an endless cycle of birth, death, and restlessness.
Chun Yao vehemently opposed this, arguing that such an endless cycle of suffering was far worse than death. However, Han Sheng, having faced the trial of death, was resolute. She declared that she would make this decision, as she never wanted to be separated from Chun Yao by death again and being together was enough for her.
The King then gave her the Fate-taking Liquor, advising her to drink it on a full moon night for her wish to come true and warning her not to regret it. Han Sheng affirmed she would not. After leaving the Nine Netherworld, Han Sheng, sensing Chun Yao's lingering worry, explained that once she drank the Fate-taking Liquor, their tribulation would be broken, allowing them to be together forever.
Chun Yao agreed, and they decided to marry on the full moon night, using the Fate-taking Liquor as their wedding wine. Upon returning to the Hundred Spirits Lake, Han Sheng started writing their love story, "The Spirits' Oath of Love," which quickly became a popular read among the little demons. They were curious about the details of her secret dates with their Lord, Chun Yao. Chun Yao arrived and playfully interrupted, clarifying that their relationship was no secret.
He then announced their upcoming wedding and distributed invitations to all, inviting them to celebrate their union. On their wedding day, Chun Yao and Han Sheng, dressed in ceremonial attire, were married amidst the blessings of the spirits. Back in their bridal chamber, Han Sheng, impatient and hungry, lifted her own veil, confessing she couldn't resist the delicious food laid out before her. Chun Yao had cooked all the dishes himself, knowing she would be hungry.
Han Sheng loved the food and, feeling playful, began listing many demands. She wanted to add a reading table to the Pavilion of Destinies and a swing in the yard. More importantly, she insisted that now that they were married, he must always prioritize her feelings, never be rude or critical, and involve her in all decisions, big or small.
She playfully declared that she would make him as attentive as Kong Lan was to Wu Shang, and he would be her boss in the lake. Chun Yao readily agreed to all her requests, promising that she would be his most powerful boss. As the time came to drink the cross-cupped wine, Han Sheng prompted Chun Yao.
Chun Yao explained the significance of each cup: the first symbolized their completion of each other, making Han Sheng his wife; the second represented good fortune, wishing her a life free from abandonment and heartbreak, filled with love and peace. For the third cup, Han Sheng reflected on how quickly everything had changed from her being an unlucky princess bossed around by Chun Yao to suddenly becoming his wife.
Chun Yao, in turn, expressed that their thousand-year love had seen too little time together in each life, and to him, the third cup symbolized being together forever, inseparable even by death, until the end of time. As they drank, Han Sheng remarked that the liquor from the Lord of Hell tasted good despite its terrifying effect, while Chun Yao found it bitter.
Han Sheng then expressed her hope that even through the cycle of death and rebirth, Chun Yao would always be by her side when she died and be the first person she saw when she awakened. Chun Yao promised to be there for her when she woke up the next day, and Han Sheng, feeling tired, drifted off to sleep. As Han Sheng slept, Chun Yao wept, apologizing to her and admitting his own selfishness.
He revealed that before the wedding, he had returned to the Nine Netherworld King, unwilling to let Han Sheng endure the pain of endless reincarnation. He sought something that could make her forget affection, obsession, and love—essentially, forget him. Moved by his deep love, the King gave him the Water of the Underworld, akin to Mengpo soup, which would erase her memories of him.
Chun Yao then performed a spell, extracting his own water spirit and transferring it into Han Sheng, making her whole and ensuring her safety forever, though his own lifespan was now uncertain. Soon after, Chun Yao met Si Mao outside.
Si Mao thanked Chun Yao for the elixir of immortality, which he had used to strike a deal with Huai'an, securing her willing abdication of the throne in favor of Si Mao, also known as Ling Jun, the ruler of the Southern Pool Kingdom. Chun Yao inquired about Han Sheng's well-being, to which Si Mao confirmed she was safe and stated he would take her with him the next morning.
Chun Yao, heartbroken at the thought of Han Sheng leaving, stopped Si Mao and questioned his love for her. Si Mao assured him that his love was as deep as Chun Yao's. He admitted that initially, he was disappointed that Han Sheng was no longer Hantan, believing she had forgotten him. However, after spending time with her, observing her kindness, and witnessing her risk her life to save his, he realized she hadn't changed at all.
To him, she was like a fallen star, even more captivating. Chun Yao, still pained, made one last request: if Han Sheng were to fall in love with Si Mao, he must cherish and never leave her. But if she did not, Si Mao must not force her, allowing her to find the one with whom she truly wished to spend her life.
Si Mao readily agreed, then asked Chun Yao how much longer he could live without his water spirit. Chun Yao refused to answer, simply telling Si Mao to remember his promise. The next morning, Han Sheng awoke in a carriage, feeling confused, crying, and an inexplicable sense of unease. She remembered nothing. She called for the carriage to stop and asked a guard where they were going.
The guard, identifying himself as an escort from the Northland Kingdom's imperial palace, informed her that she was being escorted to the Southern Pool Kingdom for a peace-making marriage. He explained she had been sleeping for a long time and nothing had happened. Han Sheng vaguely recalled that she was to marry the king of the Southern Pool Kingdom, but she couldn't remember anything else, feeling as though she had experienced a long dream whose details had completely vanished.
Chun Yao watched Han Sheng's carriage disappear into the distance, his heart aching. He instructed Kong Lan to change the location of the Hundred Spirits Lake, hoping to prevent Han Sheng from finding him if she ever remembered. He bid her a silent farewell, reflecting on how lucky he was to have loved her and experienced life and death with her across his previous and present lives, and thanking her for returning to him. He wished her a future filled with warmth and happiness, free from sorrow and surrounded by love.
