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[Lost Love In Times]
[Episode 6]
My mentor once said that
when the Magic Circle of Nine Transformations is initiated
the sacred pebbles will be scattered into the void zone.
Only by gathering all nine sacred pebbles
could the void zone be replaced and alter what happened in the past.
These nine pebbles have returned to their positions in the magic circle.
Do you think you can take them away as you wish?
Who are you?
I'm the Guardian of Nine Transformations.
The Magic Circle of Nine Transformations has always been guarded by The Mages.
Why would anyone else be involved?
How could mere beings like The Mages know everything there is to know
within the secret zone of the magic circle?
As the Grand Sorceress
you should have led a life of asceticism to protect the magic circle.
Yet you have initiated the magic circle for the sake of a romantic relationship!
You have the wishful thinking of altering the gods' will!
You've caused changes in all creations.
You've shifted them from their rightful positions.
The destinies of all lives... could now possibly be changed.
Do you acknowledge your mistake?
Therefore, in order to redeem myself from my past sins
I'm going to enter the secret zone of Nine Transformations.
With my sincerity, I shall replace one zone with another.
I shall rewrite various phenomena.
Do you know that replacing one zone with another
to rewrite phenomena of the universe
will mean blood shed and reforging?
Every step you take is as good as treading through death and peril.
If I fear death, why would I see you here?
I know that once I enter the magic circle
everything will change and things won't be as they once were.
Do you know that whoever barges into this magic circle
will lose his or her entire past?
You'll become no more than a stranger to those you once knew.
Your past friends and family could become your enemies!
As for you, you're not allowed to tell them who you really are.
Otherwise, you'll have to pay the price...
With your life.
However difficult it will be or even if I have to sacrifice my life
I have to give it a try.
If you fail to return from the past
not only will your life be at risk...
but also all that you wish to restore will vanish into thin air.
Without any regret.
Ming Yan!
Elder!
Ming Yan!
Elder!
Could this be the price I have to pay for initiating
the Magic Circle of Nine Transformations?
Mentor, what is the Magic Circle of Nine Transformations?
The Magic Circle of Nine Transformations has long been a secret sorcery
passed down only within The Mages.
It's based on the nine sacred pebbles.
It's said that whoever is powerful in sorcery
could use this magic circle to make changes and reset the universe.
As legend has it, the ancestor of The Mages used it to reverse the times.
It's just...
A huge sacrifice has to be made to initiate this magic circle.
It's actually that amazing?
Mentor, when can I get to see this Magic Circle of Nine Transformations?
Bear this in mind.
You mustn't make a botch out of mischief.
There's already a rule stated by The Mages.
Unless we're left with no other choice
we're not to initiate the Magic Circle of Nine Transformations.
I understand.
The Mages should have been living a peaceful life.
Yet they are now in such destitute.
Could the price of initiating the Magic Circle of Nine Transformations
be the extinction of The Mages?
What about Yuan Ling?
From today, whoever reports on the remnants of The Mages
will be rewarded 100 silver coins.
Should anyone who harbors The Mages be discovered
they will be banished out of White River Pass with The Mages
and never again be allowed into Great Wei!
Let's go!
Sir, I'd like to know what has happened.
Young lady, you just arrived in Heavenly Capital?
Some time ago, the authorities were ordered to exterminate The Mages.
It caused a huge commotion.
Those sorceresses were all banished to Pingxing County outside White River Pass.
They were all sold as slaves.
Slaves?
How did this happen?
The Mages rebelled and Liang State has their eyes on us.
I wonder if Prince Ling could pacify the unrest?
You're right.
We now suffer from domestic trouble and foreign invasion.
Let's hope Prince Ling could pacify the unrest and return in victory.
- Let's go. - Let's go.
Eleventh year of the Datong Reign.
I've gone back one year in time.
Pingxing County is of great strategic importance at the border.
I wonder where my tribesmen are now imprisoned?
Bi Yao!
- Bi Yao! - Get up!
- Get up quickly! - Bi Yao!
- Are you all right? - Get up!
Please give her some water!
Get up!
Enough!
Although these are enslaved sorceresses
they are but some unfortunate young women.
Don't be too harsh on them.
Yes, General!
Here!
Have some water quickly.
Drink it quickly.
Bi Yao!
You are...
I...
What are you doing?
Who are you?
General, may I be so bold as to ask what crime they have committed?
Why have they been banished to this place?
The Mages rebelled and their entire tribe has been enslaved for treason.
So many have avoided them like a plague.
You'd even dare to speak up for them?
Speak up! Who exactly are you?
Leave now, quickly!
I'm a sorceress.
Don't believe in such nonsense!
I don't know who she is!
Young lady, leave now.
How can I enjoy freedom alone while you are all suffering?
If so... Guards! Arrest her!
Feed her the silver grass potion!
- Yes! - Silver grass potion?
All of you drank it as well?
Mentor once said that anyone who practices in spiritual power
is not to consume silver grass or our powers will be sealed.
- Tie her up! - Yes!
Hey!
You're really one of The Mages?
Why are you here all alone?
Tell me what happened in the Meandering Skies first.
Do you really not know about it?
The Mages were accused and then convicted of treason.
Our entire tribe has been condemned to exile.
The Meandering Skies is already destroyed by the soldiers.
Many of our tribesmen were killed.
We're already fortunate enough to have survived.
The imperial family created a potion with silver grass.
It can seal our spiritual powers within us.
Hence, there's no way we could escape.
What about Elder Tao Yao?
How is she?
I'm buying all the sorceresses.
Are you buying the enslaved sorceresses?
My brother and I are from the Southern Dynasties.
We'd like to buy some people to serve us at home.
These are all sinner slaves who are held in detention.
I wonder which one you fancy?
Didn't I already say that I want all of them?
All of them?
Do you know how much it will cost you to buy all these slaves?
What now? You'd let business slip by?
This is a state bureau at the border.
You have to present your authorized document to purchase sinner slaves.
A merchant of Southern Dynasties indeed.
Let's have a word in private.
Do you know that whoever barges into this magic circle
your past friends and family could become your enemies?
As for you, you're not allowed to tell them who you really are.
Otherwise, you'll pay the price with your life.
This is the price I have to pay for bending gods' will.
Is this the foreseen future?
Why would the Black Armor Army suffer such grave casualties?
Young lady?
Young warrior, I overheard that you're going to buy me and my sisters.
If you could save us from such suffering, we'll be deeply grateful.
Ling!
They asked for an extremely high price.
I don't think it will work.
Is there no room for negotiation?
I've heard that Wei Chang Zheng only follows orders rigidly.
I'm afraid that it will be difficult.
Although The Mages are hunted and banished into exile, we're not ingrates.
We'll repay your kindness for saving us with our deepest gratitude.
What have you decided?
These sinned slaves are a bag of bones.
I'm afraid that they will fall sick a few days after we buy them.
That quote is simply too high.
They are a group of sorceresses.
They aren't just ordinary women.
They should be priced differently from the others.
What is it about sorceresses?
Aren't they just ordinary folks now?
They even seem more frail.
Anyway, it takes two to make a business deal.
We should all consent to it.
If you find the price acceptable, you can take them away.
I'd rather not take these sickly women.
Let's go.
General, we've found them.
They are still in the state bureau.
It's said that The Mages hold the most mysterious power in the world.
They should be one force of Wei State most feared by others.
Who knew that they would rid themselves of their advantage
by banishing these sorceresses to the border as slaves and servants?
If those sorceresses could be won over to work for us
It will surely be beneficial to our A-Chai Tribe.
If The Mages are as you have said
how could they be taken down by Wei State?
Their powers were sealed.
Therefore, they are now definitely no match for Great Wei's soldiers.
Once their powers are unleashed and restored
that would be the most terrifying power in this world.
Go and get ready now.
We'll take action tonight.
Yes.
Mentor, are the spiritual powers of The Mages the most powerful force?
Of course.
What should we do if our powers are sealed?
What is it? Are you scared?
Even if your powers are sealed, it's still possible to unleash them.
How?
You'll have to use one of the Sacred Pebbles of Nine Transformations.
The Cotton Rose Pebble.
Here! It's dinner time!
Come and have your meal!
Take it.
This bun is stale. How can we eat this?
Exactly!
We've had an arduous journey so you should at least get us something edible!
It's good enough that you still get to eat!
You're so picky.
Sir.
Look, you escorted us for thousands of miles to this place.
Most of us are either ill or starving.
No one is even willing to spare us a glance.
How could we get sold for a good price?
You dare to say so?
We gave you good food and drinks every day
but none of you were sold today!
We suffered a great loss!
Take it or leave it.
Look, we didn't get food or drinks these days.
If you keep complaining, we won't even get stale food!
Exactly!
All right, stop fussing!
Qing Chen only said so for our sake.
You did that on purpose?
We can then...
Let's play it by ear.
Go.
Let's go.
Quickly.
- The two of you, go over there. - Yes!
Carefully.
Quickly.
They seem to be from the A-Chai Tribe.
Where are they?
- Go after them quickly! - Yes!
Judging by this direction, they are taking us out of the city.
The Mages weer never involved with the A-Chai Tribe.
Why would they capture us?
I'm here to save you. Come with me.
General, I'm afraid that we won't be able to seal this business deal.
Why?
We just said that it's cash on delivery.
But judging from the current situation...
It isn't as if sinned slaves have never run away before.
They won't get far under my watch.
My brother and I are just merchants who happened to pass by.
We don't wish to get involved in any issues with the authorities.
I hope you won't mind, General Wei.
You want to stay out of trouble.
It isn't easy to manage a business.
It's best to be cautious.
Judging by your looks, you don't seem to be cowardly.
It's always best to stay out of trouble.
Good-naturedness brings in money.
If so... Fine.
Return the money to them.
That's good.
Till we meet again.
Gentlemen, this way, please.
Send our men to follow them discreetly to check out their identities.
Yes!
Quickly.
Hurry up.
Thank you for rescuing us.
May I ask where you'll be taking us?
- Quickly. - We're just carrying out orders.
Please get in the carriage.
Here.
Where are we going?
Don't worry, we won't be in danger.
Get in the carriage quickly.
As one of The Mages, we must never give up easily even in desperation.
- Get in first. - Carefully.
Where exactly are you from?
We've lived in the Meandering Skies for so many years
but have we never met?
Elder had sent me away on some errands.
She never thought that such a mishap would occur.
All right.
Get in the carriage first.
- Wake up. - Wake up.
Wake up.
- Wake up. - Wake up.
Wake up, all of you.
- Princess! - Where are the sorceresses?
Your Highness, please forgive us!
The sorceresses... They were taken away.
"The mantis stalks the cicada, but behind them lurks the oriole"
I've made a mistake.
Sisters, we've arrived.
- Wake up. - Wake up.
Mei Ya, wake up.
Wake up.
Ladies, fret not.
From now on, you're free.
Qing Chen expresses gratitude on behalf of The Mages
to Prince Ling and Prince Che.
Qing Chen?
You recognize me?
Who in Great Wei wouldn't know Prince Ling?
Prince Ling might be of the imperial family
but he is one righteous man.
He knows that The Mages had been falsely accused.
That's why he has come to save us.
The imperial family had been assisted by The Mages for years.
We should be depending on each other mutually.
However, some misunderstandings have led to this outcome.
I find it very unfortunate as well.
We can't defy the imperial decree outwardly.
Please bear with it for the time being.
Find a safe place to recuperate.
One day, The Mages will be cleared of the injustice.
Thank you, Prince Ling!
The Mages shall forever be grateful.
Don't stand on ceremony. Get up.
This is as far as I can escort you.
Till we meet again.
Prince Ling!
The road ahead is perilous and ambushed with murderous intent.
You must be very cautious.
Why would you say so?
Your Highness should know that sorceresses have the gift of foresight.
I once saw a vision.
A vision?
Exactly.
In this vision, I saw that Your Highness and your subordinates will be in danger.
Miss Qing Chen.
Your way of flirting is quite original?
Your Highnesses, I mean every word I said.
There are often conflicts in the border.
Your Highness, please act cautiously.
Thank you for the reminder.
The Black Armor Army has been through more than one battle.
We'll surely stay alert.
- But-- - Miss Qing Chen.
Don't waste any more time.
In order to avoid being hunted down, find a small trail and go on foot.
Take care.
If I stay by his side to protect him
I'm afraid that history will repeat itself.
It's best not to see him?
You... must stay safe.
I've brewed the ginseng soup this morning to await Your Majesty's visit.
How did you know that I'd come here today?
I didn't.
I'm just looking forward to having you over at all times.
I brew ginseng soup every day to await your arrival.
Zhan must have arrived at A-Chai Tribe now?
Did you ask him to volunteer for this task?
Xi has been fighting battles.
Shouldn't Zhan also share Your Majesty's burdens?
You've been brewing ginseng soup for me every day.
I'm thankful for this sentiment.
Zhan has gone on this trip to seek a marital bond for Crown Prince.
I don't wish to complicate an issue.
Zhan only has a side consort.
He has yet to have any sons.
I'm worried about that.
It's because you're too muddleheaded.
Fortunately, Zhan is well aware of his own position.
Ever since you were married into the harem
the honor and glory bestowed upon your maternal family, the Yins, are much.
However, don't forget that you're just a noble consort.
I'm more aware of the situation in Great Wei than you.
Don't interfere with politics again.
I'm the noble consort of Great Wei.
I'd never dare to forget that.
"Too much water drowned the miller."
Judging by the color, it seems that
the ginseng soup was brewed for too long today.
Take care, Your Majesty.
Your Highness, are you all right?
It's all right.
His Majesty is just trying to irritate me.
There's no harm in kneeling for a while to appease him.
I know what Zhan has in mind more so than His Majesty does.
He just doesn't wish to get involved in political power struggle.
But the Yin family could only rely on him and Xi.
Prince Zhan has been mentored by Your Highness at a young age.
He's very resourceful.
He surely wouldn't let you down.
If Zhan can replace Yuan Hao (Crown Prince)
in tying this marital bond with A-Chai Tribe
and further fortify Yin family's influence in the imperial court...
I'll write a letter right away.
You'll get someone to deliver it to Xi immediately.
Tell him that he must assist Zhan.
Yes, Your Highness.
Report!
Your Highness, a confidential letter!
[Xiao Ji, Prince of Liang State]
[Prince Xiao, Yuan Ling and a few of his subordinates]
[will soon pass through Sunset Valley]
[to head back to the Black Armor Army camp.]
[Your Highness can attack them on the way.]
Who knew that Yuan Ling would throw himself at my doorstep?
Good!
After I've wiped out Yuan Ling and the Black Armor Army
let's see what they can offer to A-Chai Tribe in marriage?
Your Highness, should we deploy our troops right away?
Not yet.
I have to assign an important task to you first.
Inform the spies we have planted in A-Chai Tribe.
Tell them to hinder Wei State from tying a marital bond with A-Chai Tribe.
I want Yuan Ling dead.
But I want even more to send Wei State and A-Chai Tribe into chaos!
Your Highness is so wise!
Are you all right?
I'm fine.
Are you all right?
Whatever might backfire at me
I can't allow my tribesmen to await death in resignation.
It's Liang State's cavalry troop.
This is bad.
Judging by the direction they are heading
they must be going after Prince Ling.
Liang State's cavalry troop?
Won't Prince Ling be in danger?
Exactly. Prince Ling risked his life to rescue us.
The Mages is deeply indebted to him.
Now that he is in danger, we can't sit on the sidelines.
But our powers are sealed.
We're not even as strong as an ordinary person.
How could we help Prince Ling?
Prince Ling only brought ten-some bodyguards with him.
I'm afraid... They will be outnumbered.
I might have a way to break the seal and recover your powers.
I hope that by watering the scared pebble with Grand Sorceress's blood
I could use the powers with the pebble to break the seal.
We've recovered our powers.
The seal is broken!
Our powers are recovered!
This is great!
We've broken the seal!
This is great!
- We've recovered our powers! - This is great!
We've broken the seal!
- This is great! - How wonderful!
Look.
Qing Chen!
- Qing Chen! - Qing Chen!
What's wrong?
You've recovered your powers.
Go now.
Head toward Pingxing County to help Prince Ling.
Prince Ling is our benefactor.
We'll surely go all out to help him now that he's in danger.
Mei Ya, stay here to look after Qing Chen.
Wait here for us.
The others, come with me!
Qing Chen? Qing Chen!
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