[Lost Love In Times]
[Episode 14]
The Mages once held the most awesome powers...
And now they have fallen to this?
So this is the current situation for the Mages.
This is quite interesting.
Li!
Prince Li!
- Li! - Prince Li!
Prince Li!
- Li! - Prince Li!
Stop yelling!
I'm right here.
Why have you come in here?
Did you get hurt?
I'm all right, Ji.
I didn't know why but I just wandered into this place.
How did Your Highness wander off?
Prince Ji was very concerned about your safety.
Just when you were talking, I suddenly saw a silhouette.
It fleeted by just like that.
That was why I followed it.
But then...
This place is simply too bizarre.
I actually ended getting lost in it!
I couldn't find my way out of here.
Fortunately, you have found me.
We have entered the territory of The Mages now.
In order to avoid any trouble
- it's best to leave right away. - Yes.
The Mages?
Ji, we'd better get going then?
Hurry up, Ji!
Quickly! Hurry up!
Let's go.
The 12th Prince?
Why would he stumble upon the Meandering Skies?
Your Highness.
I am here to bid you farewell.
You're the one I wish the most to see tonight.
I should also be the one you hate the most tonight?
Hate?
How is that so?
You should hate me for getting you deserted by your family and allies.
Is that not a valid reason?
Now, I no longer have any reason to stay in Prince Zhan's manor.
Your Highness, thank you for your concern in the past few days.
If you feel guilty, that's not necessary.
My mother is responsible for the predicament I am now in, not you.
This would have happened sooner or later.
Without you, my fifth sister-in-law and Ting wouldn't have survived.
Now that Yin family has declined and was forsaken by our supporters
will you also choose to leave now?
Why are you completely different from the Prince Zhan I knew then?
Could it be that after initiating the Magic Circle of Nine Transformations
I have also reset your destiny?
[Ancient Records]
The Magic Circle of Nine Transformations can defy and reset destiny.
It can also change the nature of a person.
It defies the will of gods and harms the union arising from the accord of Men.
Therefore, whoever initiates this magic circle
suffers the backfire of powers according to the strength of the magic circle.
It ranges from illnesses to descending into the netherworld.
The sorceress shall then neither live nor die.
She shall be rid of the ability to speak
and remain as a living dead shunned to the presence of mankind.
Flower of Life?
What is happening?
Could there be other sacred pebbles in this place?
Ming Yan!
Mentor, has your injury relapsed?
Ming Yan, look.
Lunar Corona Pebble is vibrating.
Could it be...
Is one of the sacred pebbles, the Cotton Rose Pebble nearby?
Mentor, you mean...
The Sacred Pebbles of Nine Transformations went missing.
Now that the Lunar Corona Pebble is reacting
to the presence of a sacred pebble
we might be able to find the sacred relic of The Mages
as well as the Grand Sorceress.
That is to say The Mages can be saved?
As long as we can find the Grand Sorceress
we might even be able to find Elder Xi Xie.
Ming Yan, search the Meandering Skies immediately for intruders.
Yes!
Grand Sorceress, where are you?
There isn't much time left for The Mages.
Senior!
You're in such a panic. What happened?
Someone has trespassed into the Meandering Skies.
Fortunately, Elder Xi Xi has taken precautions
to build this village underground.
Otherwise, we'd have been discovered by now.
- Come with me. - Yes.
- Bi Yao, go over there. - Yes.
- The two of you, go there. - Yes.
Assassinations were carried out in the capital last night.
I think that it's related to dark sorcery.
I wonder what Your Highness intends to do about it?
I heard you. You may dismiss now.
Yes.
Miss Qing Chen.
There has been multiple murders committed in the capital overnight.
The victims are all the girls we rescued from the dance house that day.
I'll surely have this case investigated thoroughly.
That was what I promised you that day at the dance house.
Whatever this might be, I'll report it to Father.
This might be the last thing I can do for the imperial court.
What could I do to help you?
Seek out the truth.
Your Highness still trusts me?
You had come into contact with those people once.
You also said that they practice dark sorcery.
As a sorceress, it shouldn't be hard for you to seek out their whereabouts?
I'm afraid that the mastermind behind this case has great authority.
Otherwise, how would they dare to act so impertinently
under His Majesty's watch?
Right under the emperor's watch
they dare to commit murder and arson.
Even if they are the nobility or imperial relatives
I will seek them out and have them exterminated.
What is Your Highness's approach?
It depends on whether you still believe in me or not.
Your Majesty, you're in such a good mood today.
Is it because Prince Li will soon return to the palace?
Your Majesty.
Both princes have arrived.
- Greetings to Father. - Father!
You've had a hard time on the journey.
Tell me. What rewards would you like?
I'm just carrying out my duty.
I wouldn't dare to ask for rewards.
Take him to pick some gifts.
Yes.
Your Highness, come with me.
- Come and let me take a look at you. - Father...
You seem to have grown much taller?
Have I?
Good!
I will take my leave now.
Have a seat.
Give me your hand.
Thank you for your gracious concern, Father.
I've noticed the many changes in Heavenly Capital upon my return.
I'd like to stay here to keep Father company more often.
I don't want to go back to the temple.
Sure, you'll stay here by my side.
Tell me what you have in mind.
I love gazing up at the moon and stars.
Father, why don't you assign me a position at the Astronomy Bureau
so I can study constellations and divination?
The Astronomy Bureau?
You're a prince. You should make more effort in managing political affairs.
Besides, it won't comply with the rites to send you to the Astronomy Bureau.
Father, I can't tackle those political matters.
What can't my son handle?
In the future, the world will belong to all of you.
You're just too lazy.
You've been free-spirited for years.
It's time for you to get serious.
Father, I was born with a different temperament from the other siblings.
Father, you do know that I dislike political matters the most.
Father...
Please consent to my request.
If not, I'd rather meditate at the temple than stay in Heavenly Capital.
You finally returned to Heavenly Capital so it does take some time
for you to adapt to life in here.
Forget it.
I will allow it.
Bear this in mind. I'll give you just one year.
After a year, you have to learn about political matters with your brothers.
Thank you for being so understanding, Father!
Master Mo? Master Mo?
Master Mo--
Your Highness.
Don't stand on ceremony.
I've heard that Master Mo works here in the Astronomy Bureau.
I've always been interested in constellations and divination.
Master Mo, I'll resign myself to your guidance.
Since Prince Li is interested in this field
I'll be sure to do my best to teach you.
I remember that The Mages used to perform divination for important events
but now that The Mages have declined
and the Meandering Skies is destroyed
it means that those who takes a glimpse into the secrets of destiny are cursed.
Your Highness has overstated.
In Great Wei, His Majesty represents Heaven itself.
As long as we abide by the will of Heaven
what is there to be cursed or auspicious?
But I've heard that The Mages act upon the will of Heaven
and the designs of gods.
I wonder if there's an impact on the state affairs now that
the Astronomy Bureau has taken over The Mages' duties?
Astronomical phenomena represent fixed meanings.
The Mages used divination in reading the signs
to predict good or ill luck.
The officials of the Astronomy Bureau can deduce that
from astronomical phenomena as well.
Qing Chen and I met by chance far out at the border.
But then we met again thousands of miles back here in Heavenly Capital.
Although you met by chance
I do envy you that Miss Qing Chen has made such great efforts to help you.
Qing Chen does take unexpected actions.
Although I have to beat my brains out when spending time with her
I find it very interesting.
It could be said that it's some sort of destiny?
If so, it must also be fated that I've met Qing Chen?
The day I ran into her at the dance house...
Thinking back, it still seems so vivid.
Zhan, you've spent quite some time with her.
Every plant and flower in here can bear witness to it.
I should be the one to envy you.
By the way, where is she now?
I'd like to drink a toast to her.
What a coincidence.
Miss Qing Chen has already left my manor.
She did?
Your Highness!
Greetings to Your Highnesses!
Why are you in such a panic?
Prince Li has returned to the capital.
Did he say where he is visiting?
I heard that he's gone to Prince Ling's manor.
Ling, good luck!
The last time he was at mine
he nearly took apart my entire courtyard.
Stop right there!
How dare you run off? Stop right there!
Don't move!
Run? I dare you to run!
- Li! - Che!
I'm begging you! Go and play with the other brothers?
No!
I finally returned to Heavenly Capital.
Ling isn't home now so you must play with me!
Li?
Li!
Che!
Why are you so scared of me?
Of course I am!
The last time you were here, you had me stripped naked!
You said that you wanted everyone to be naked like you!
You even talked about being nude like mother nature...
What? Did I strip you naked?
- Why don't I remember? - Li!
Just let me take a look!
Che!
Che, let go!
Let me take a look!
- Let go of me! - Li!
Ling!
- Ling! - Ling, you're finally home.
All of them said that I'm sick.
They won't play with me!
Look at me. Am I not all well and healthy?
I'm never going back to that shabby temple again!
It is so boring there.
By the way, Father has agreed to assign me a position at the Astronomy Bureau.
Li, shouldn't you return to your Astronomy Bureau now?
No!
I will pester the both of you today!
Don't worry. They won't play with you?
I will.
Really?
- I mean it. - Ling is still the best.
- Be good. - Ling!
Didn't you say that you're taking me out to play?
Why have you brought me back to Astronomy Bureau?
Father posted you here so that you could get some training.
Che and I will show you around first.
Ling!
I've already met Master Mo.
There are hundreds of officials in the Astronomy Bureau.
Most of them don't recognize you.
Che.
Show him around.
Get the officials to know him.
Ling, don't worry.
- Leave him to me. - Ling...
- Let's go! - Ling!
Ling! Ling!
Master Mo.
Greetings to Prince Ling.
I've used Li as an excuse to come here so I have to make a long story short.
I have a favor to ask of you.
Your Highness is always so helpful.
You agreed to do me a favor by going to Pingxing County
to save my fellow tribesmen of The Mages
I have yet to thank Your Highness for it.
You and I both know very well that The Mages were framed.
However, under such circumstances, we could only keep them safe
and think of solutions later.
I hope that you could locate someone's whereabouts for me.
Your Highness arranged for me to be appointed to the palace
so that I could be of assistance to you at critical times?
Master Mo, you must tread carefully.
Should my father discover your true identity
I'm afraid that all our plans will then be in vain.
Your Highness, fret not.
His Majesty is in need of someone to replace The Mages
so as to pacify the unsettled minds of his people.
Therefore, he does still hold me in high regard.
I wonder who it is that Your Highness is looking for?
The dark sorceress, Wu Ping Ting.
A dark sorceress?
Your Highness has come in contact with them already?
Exactly.
I found out their whereabouts in Pingxing County.
Their actions are the most bizarre.
I believe that they are behind the recent incidents.
The origin of dark sorcery is a misfortune of The Mages.
Could it be that they are also here in Heavenly Capital?
Perhaps, they could also be involved in the cases
of missing women in Heavenly Capital.
Wu Ping Ting...
I have already relieved you of all political duties.
You should be reflecting on your ways in your manor.
It's only a matter of days and you wish to meddle in politics again?
What is it?
Have you forgotten what I said then so soon?
I wouldn't dare do so.
I have no objection to Father's decision.
However, the case of Celestial Dance House
was what I had promised someone to investigate.
I hope that Father could assign me to this investigation.
It will also restore peace to the people in the capital.
Do you know what I killed Yin Su for then?
Father didn't just kill Yin Su because of Yuan Xi.
It also wasn't because you lost your senses in a rage.
You did it for my sake.
If Yin Su lives, more of Yin family's deeds would surely be exposed.
By then, even Father wouldn't be able to guarantee that I remain unaffected.
You are indeed the son that I've brought up.
You do see things very clearly.
I know that many of you would attempt to pull tricks before my eyes.
As for some matters, I could simply put up with it.
But you must always bear in mind not to cross the line.
If Father thinks that I'm playing any tricks by asking to
investigate Celestial Dance House
you could very well assign this case to someone else.
I would not utter a word of complaint.
Would you really be willing to give this case up?
The case of Celestial Dance House might not serve as an opportunity.
Therefore, I can't be seen as giving it up.
However, I'm here just to ask one question.
Does Father still trust me?
Father and son, ruler and subject.
Do you think that I should or shouldn't trust you?
Be it father and son, or ruler and subject
my father and ruler are always like Heaven to me.
State affairs should be the priority.
Well said indeed.
Fine.
I will allow you to investigate this case.
But I won't assign you any soldiers or helpers at all.
If you can solve this case, I shall reward you handsomely.
If not...
You should know then that the case isn't your opportunity
but the absolute decline of Yin family.
Yes, Your Majesty.
- Be quick and neat. - Yes.
Hurry up.
- Your Highness. - She was here?
I had wanted to hold her back
but Your Highness should know what the young mistress is like.
Che must have helped her with this.
Whenever she causes trouble, she would hide in Ling's manor.
Are we not to pursue any further into this matter like we used to?
No.
She knows that I care greatly for plants and flowers
but she has deliberately damaged them.
She must be trying to infuriate me.
I will have her brought here.
Tell her that as a family member of the Yins
she should know what to do at such times.
Yes, I understand.
Che.
When are you so nice to me?
Ling, you like roast goose as well?
Of course.
Isn't this meant for me?
[Yin Cai Qian, Prince Zhan's cousin]
It smells great.
Where's my roast goose?
My roast goose!
Give me back my roast goose!
My roast goose!
What have you done wrong again?
Ling, I...
Cai Qian is just here for the roast goose.
No, no... She's here to visit you.
Who have you offended this time?
Ling, you've misunderstood me.
I've come here because your name is now cleared.
But my aunt...
Have you messed up Zhan's manor?
Cai Qian had me accompany her to visit Zhan...
But she tore apart Zhan's garden the moment we got there!
Silly Che!
Well done, Silly Che!
I told you to go with me so that you'd hold me back!
Shouldn't you be punished for it in my stead?
How could you behave like this?
Zhan's attendant is here.
Young Mistress, His Highness asked me to bring you back to the manor.
You would have me tidy all this up alone?
Exactly.
You can't leave my manor until you've cleaned it all up.
I'm just standing up to you for my aunt's sake.
You should then all the more understand what you have done wrong.
You should also figure out what you should be doing now
as a family member of the Yins.
You've taken all your frustrations out on the plants.
What good will this do for my mother?
Cai Qian.
You're not a child anymore.
You should know what is at stake.
I just couldn't bear to see my aunt suffer.
There's no one to attend to her in the Cold Palace.
Could you bear then to have Yuan Xi murdered at the border
or Ting and his mother banished so far away from home?
Cai Qian...
I hope that you could forever stay away from any conflict.
Stay here and tidy up the garden.
Give what I just said some thought.
Zhan!
[Celestial Dance House]
Whoever wins can have this!
Wow, it's so pretty!
- Take it. - Catch!
This is so pretty.
Look at mine.
- What about this one? - This is also expensive!
I've sent out my men everywhere to search for you.
Who knew that you'd actually come knocking on my door?
You are all to step out.
I've already told you that I could assist you.
Here I am now.
The Meandering Skies have been demolished.
The Mages can't do much anymore.
For years, dark sorcery has reached out from Jade Blood Chamber
to form a sect of its own.
On the surface, it is a pugilist gang.
Yet in secret, it practices dark sorcery.
Jade Blood Chamber can reach out to all parts of the world.
It now seems that only dark sorcery could restore The Mages to glory.
If I could render my services to Madam Wu
I won't have to worry about settling down in peace, will I?
Do you think that every tribesman of The Mages is qualified
to practice dark sorcery?
Whether I am qualified or not...
Madam Wu, why don't you just wait and see?
Ethereal and timeless like water...
You could be named Wen Qing.
Anyone?
Prepare the best room for Miss Wen Qing.
Thank you, Madam Wu.
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