Eternal Love Episode 57 Recap, Plot

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The Heavenly Tribe members approach Bai Qian in Qing Qiu, requesting to take Ye Hua's body back to the Heavenly Palace for burial at the Sea of Innocence. Bai Qian's attendant, Mi Gu, attempts to argue that Bai Qian is not disrespecting Ye Hua's body, given his deep love for her in life, but the First Prince silences him. Bai Qian then states that she was once Ye Hua's wife as Su Su, and they are currently engaged.

As his fiancée, she wishes to perform one last act for him: to prepare his clothes and clean his face so he may leave Qing Qiu in a dignified state. She bows to Ye Hua's parents. Le Xu, still consumed by grief, struggles to accept Bai Qian's presence. Lian Song tries to comfort Le Xu, reminding her that Ye Hua's sacrifice was for the greater good of all and cautioning against fostering animosity between the Heavenly Tribe and Green Hill.

Le Xu retorts, questioning why she should prioritize tribal friendship when Ye Hua died twice for a woman, emphasizing her own immense pain. The First Prince intervenes, urging patience as Bai Qian has agreed to return the body. Meanwhile, Lian Song congratulates Feng Jiu on her impending role as Monarchess of Green Hill. Feng Jiu explains that her aunt was originally set to marry into the Nine Heavens, which necessitated the transfer of the title, but now it seems unnecessary.

After preparing Ye Hua's body, Bai Qian tearfully reflects on their relationship. She kisses his lips, confessing to him that she once vowed to keep him in Green Hill, only seeing her every day, but now understands she cannot fulfill that promise. She explains that his status as the Heavenly Crown Prince and her status as the Monarchess of Green Hill prevent her from keeping him there, as it would cause great embarrassment to both their realms.

She remembers him once saying he envied his Second Uncle, Sang Ji, the Water Monarch of the Northern Sea, a sentiment she didn't understand at the time. Now, she realizes he longed for the freedom to be with her without the constraints of their positions, wishing they could have remained together in Green Hill forever.

She laments the awkwardness of her fate: as a mortal, she was deemed unworthy of him, and now as a powerful monarchess, she cannot even keep his body. She chides herself, asking if she is truly that useless, but vows to cherish their memories forever.

She then leans in to whisper a secret: she was deeply moved when he waited outside the Fox Den for her for seven days and nights, but her pride as a goddess prevented her from showing it. She finally admits that she had forgiven him a long time ago and acknowledges the hardship he endured over the past few centuries. Ye Hua's body is carefully placed into a crystal coffin.

Bai Qian, speaking to the Heavenly Tribe members, gently asks them to be delicate, as Ye Hua is "sleeping deeply." She then asks the First Prince for permission to accompany them to the Sea of Innocence. The First Prince apologetically declines, explaining that the Sea of Innocence is a sacred site reserved exclusively for members of the Heavenly Tribe.

He further states that, as the Monarchess of Green Hill, it would be improper for her to attend, especially since she and Ye Hua were only engaged and not yet married. Feng Jiu protests this ruling, emphasizing her aunt's deep love for Ye Hua, but Bai Qian intervenes, conceding to the Heavenly Tribe's rules.

As the Heavenly Tribe procession carries Ye Hua's crystal coffin out of Qing Qiu, Bai Qian rushes out of the Fox Den, kneeling on the ground and repeatedly calling out Ye Hua's name in anguish. Bai Zhen kneels beside her, comforting her and urging her to stop crying. Emperor Dong Hua and other Heavenly Lord's relatives escort Ye Hua's body back to the Heavenly Palace, where he is solemnly welcomed.

Feng Jiu follows the procession and waits patiently outside the palace gates. When Dong Hua approaches her, she expresses her concern for his injuries sustained at the Ruoshui River, explaining she couldn't ask earlier due to the presence of elders and the distress they were causing her aunt. Dong Hua reassures her that his injuries are "almost completely healed." Anticipating her unspoken question, Dong Hua recalls her query before the battle with Qing Cang: "If. . .

you didn't wipe off your name from the Three Lives Stone back then, would you like me?" He then answers directly, "I would." A stunned Feng Jiu asks him to repeat himself, and Dong Hua confirms his words. He elaborates that his mortal tribulation was not only to give her a chance but, more importantly, to give himself a chance.

With this revelation, Dong Hua turns and departs, leaving Feng Jiu to process his profound confession and the realization that despite finally hearing the words, their fated connection has come to an end. In the aftermath of Ye Hua's death, Bai Qian is consumed by despair, spending her days in a drunken haze amidst the peach blossom forest. She frequently sees vivid illusions of Ye Hua, who appears to her with a smile, saying "You came!"

She embraces the fleeting image, confiding in him that she wonders if she would find him if her own soul were to disperse. However, she quickly retracts the thought, fearing that if she too vanished, she might forget him completely. She concludes it is better for her soul not to disperse, as this way she can at least continue to see him standing before her, smiling. She finds solace in this thought, repeating, "This is really nice."

As she desperately calls out his name, the illusion inevitably fades, leaving her once again to the crushing reality of his absence and her profound heartbreak. Bai Zhen, distressed by Bai Qian's self-torment, confronts her, asking if she truly cannot bear to live without Ye Hua, despite her long life. Bai Qian tearfully replies that it's not that she can't bear it, but rather that she doesn't know how.

She explains that after she accidentally broke the Soul-Gathering Lamp, her memories from three hundred years ago flooded back. At that time, she could only recall Ye Hua's flaws, having completely forgotten his profound kindness towards her. Now, with him gone, all she can think about are his good deeds and everything he did for her. When Bai Zhen tells her to stop thinking, she confesses to him that she feels like Li Jing.

She recounts how she once vehemently scolded Li Jing for constantly pursuing what he couldn't obtain and failing to cherish what he had. Now, she realizes she is just like him, only understanding Ye Hua's true value after losing him, concluding that she "really can't live" without him. Bai Zhen, seeing her despair, gently urges her to rest. That night, Bai Qian dreams of Ye Hua in a serene peach blossom forest.

He warmly greets her, inviting her to share stories about the script she read the previous day. He then gently clarifies misconceptions about his mortal tribulation, assuring her that his interactions with the "puppet" in the Mortal Realm were purely to care for his sick mother, and that the puppet herself was crafted by Su Jin. Bai Qian acknowledges this, saying she knows.

Ye Hua further explains that despite growing up alongside Su Jin, he never truly regarded her, viewing her merely as an inanimate object and never even properly looking at her face. He vehemently denies that his affections turned to Bai Qian out of any romantic grievance involving Su Jin. Bai Qian, nestled beside him, assures him that she knows and believes everything he says.

He expresses regret over having missed an auspicious date for their marriage, but Bai Qian reassures him that any day with him is fine, as long as he is there. Playfully, he asks if she is now locking him up in Green Hill, to which she replies, "Can I?" In this beautiful and tender dream, Bai Qian finds sweet solace, wishing she could remain in it forever.

Later, Bai Qian visits Ye Hua's cenotaph, speaking to him as if he were there. She recounts how his parents refused to allow her to keep his body due to their unmarried status, and she wonders if the cenotaph will serve its purpose in letting him hear her words. She shares that she dreamed of him that night, and it felt as real as if he were alive beside her, capable of talking to her.

Finding profound comfort in this, she pleads with him to visit her dreams often if he is able, to talk and play chess with her. Three years later, Feng Jiu prepares for her enthronement as the Monarchess of Green Hill. As the Fox Queen adorns her, she remarks on Feng Jiu's youth, noting that her aunt, Bai Qian, was still studying at Kunlun Void at the same age.

Feng Jiu questions why she is still taking on the role if her aunt isn't marrying, a thought quickly brushed aside by the Fox Queen. Feng Jiu then asks if Bai Qian and Bai Zhen, who have been traveling for three years, will return for the ceremony, but the Fox Queen is uncertain. As her father, Bai Yi, escorts her to receive the homage from the people of Green Hill, Feng Jiu’s thoughts turn to Emperor Dong Hua.

She recalls a message from Si Ming revealing that Dong Hua has been tirelessly managing the Heavenly Tribe’s affairs for the past three years due to the Heavenly Lord’s grief over Ye Hua’s demise. Feng Jiu laments Dong Hua’s strenuous workload and month-long insomnia, wishing she could alleviate his burden.

She acknowledges that with her new position as Monarchess, she will no longer be able to disregard her status and freely visit the Tai Chen Palace to serve him tea or keep him company. Feng Jiu is officially enthroned, receiving homage and heartfelt congratulations from her people.

Si Ming, acting on behalf of Emperor Dong Hua, presents a congratulatory gift: a legendary battle map personally drawn by Dong Hua, depicting his campaigns with Father God to unify the Four Seas and Eight Wildernesses. Everyone present is awestruck, as even the Heavenly Lord has never seen this fabled map. Feng Jiu thanks Si Ming and asks if there is an accompanying message from the Emperor.

Si Ming relays Dong Hua's words: "You will understand when you open this map. Tens of thousands of years ago, time brought many changes. Everything on this map doesn't exist anymore. Even Four Seas and Eight Wildernesses have been transformed. Everything in the world has become insignificant. There's nothing worth to be thought of." Feng Jiu expresses her gratitude to Dong Hua and voices her hope for continued friendship between Green Hill and the Heavenly Tribe.

Meanwhile, in the Tai Chen Palace, Dong Hua observes Feng Jiu's enthronement through a bronze mirror. As he rises, a vivid reddish fox tail is distinctly visible at his waist. Three years later, Bai Qian and Bai Zhen are observing a play in the mortal realm. There, they encounter Zhi Yue, who recognizes them as immortals. Zhi Yue asks Bai Qian for a pearl to use as a reward for the performers, explaining that her parents have sealed her powers.

Bai Zhen humorously chides Zhi Yue, suggesting she should learn to conjure money herself, but Bai Qian gives her a pearl regardless. Zhi Yue, curious about their identities, learns from Bai Zhen that he is the son of the Fox Emperor and renowned as the most handsome immortal in the Four Seas and Eight Wildernesses. Bai Qian tells Zhi Yue not to worry about returning the pearl.

As they stand by a river, Bai Zhen reflects on how life, like the river, flows only forward and cannot turn back. He observes the mortals, who, despite their brief lifespans and the predetermined fates arranged by Si Ming – some impoverished, some unable to fulfill ambitions, good daughters marrying unsuitable partners – still manage to live happily. He suggests Bai Qian should feel better after witnessing their resilience.

Noticing Bai Qian has become more talkative over the past three years, Bai Zhen comments on her improved complexion. Bai Qian explains that she has been able to dream of Ye Hua regularly in recent months, which has naturally brightened her spirits. Bai Zhen then asks if she can still distinguish between reality and her dreams.

Bai Qian replies by recounting the tale of Zhuang Zhou dreaming of being a butterfly, where one cannot discern if Zhuang Zhou dreamed of being a butterfly or a butterfly dreamed of being Zhuang Zhou. She reveals that ever since her first dream of Ye Hua three years prior, she has chosen to live by treating reality as a dream and her dreams as reality. This alternative way of living, she concludes, makes her feel happy and satisfied. As they watch a dramatic scene unfold in the mortal play, a man divorcing his wife, they continue their observations.

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