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[Lost Love In Times]
[Episode 30]
Competing with me? Who do you think you are?
None of you are better than me.
This round in the princess consort selection is the test of etiquette.
All other noble ladies have behaved too uptightly.
They are all too shy and nervous.
Hence, the young mistress of Yin family, Cai Qian wins this round.
She has put on the best performance.
This is great!
I finally won one round!
I knew it! I knew I could win this round!
I was actually praised the most!
You...
When can you correct your reckless ways?
Don't I have you around?
What have I got to be scared of?
Right, I heard that the princes had placed bets on this round.
How did this round go?
This round...
Everyone placed their bets on Duo Xia and Qing Chen.
Why didn't anyone place their bets on me?
I did!
I placed my bet on you!
So... you won?
Yes, I got back all the money I lost in the previous rounds.
It's all because of me that you could win so much money.
How are you going to thank me?
Roast goose?
Really?
We'll go and buy it now!
- Slow down. - Hurry up!
- Is roast goose so important? - Hurry up!
Three rounds were held.
Prince Ling, among the noble ladies
Princess Duo Xia, Princess Qingping and Miss Yin have each won one round.
Who knew that this all came to a draw in the end?
Frankly speaking, Cai Qian didn't really win the last round.
Cai Qian didn't even pass the qualifications
for etiquette in the first place.
She should be disqualified already.
Now, only Princess Duo Xia and Princess Qingping are the finalists.
We should call this round invalid then?
We don't have to report the result to Father yet.
It's now a tight match between Princess Duo Xia and Princess Qingping.
How should we decide on the winner?
If so... We could add another round to decide on the winner.
Ling, what do you think?
All right.
Get Cai Qian to take part in it.
We'll give her another chance.
She can take part in the next round.
Ling...
Don't worry.
With her abilities, she can't win.
Even if she wins, I won't make her my princess consort.
This is just to fulfill her wish.
Ling, what do you plan on making them compete in for the last round?
There were tests on etiquette and embroidery.
Isn't the selection process a bit too boring?
Is there no creativity at all?
Princess consorts are chosen for their virtues, etiquette
appearance and handicrafts.
What other creative ideas are there?
Ji, that's not quite right.
Since they were even tested on combat skills
what can't they be tested for?
The last round is the most crucial round.
We mustn't handle it sloppily.
Both Li and Ming are right.
However, it's up to Hao to decide the game rules for the last round.
I don't have any objection to add another round
but can anyone suggest what to test them on?
What should they be tested on?
I got it!
Why don't we get them to compete in drinking?
Such nonsense.
This... this might not comply with the regulations?
Li's suggestion made no sense at all.
Why would a princess consort be chosen for her capacity in drinking wine?
I came up with this idea for Ling's sake.
Brothers, think about it.
Once Ling picks out his legal consort and throws his wedding banquet
not to mention all the imperial relatives
but all of us will surely attend to congratulate them.
By then, we'll all drink a toast each to our new sister-in-law.
If she passes out from drinking just a few cups of wine
wouldn't Ling have to miss out on his first nuptial night?
Brothers, don't you think that it's important for her to drink well?
Exactly.
Li is right.
They should be tested on their capacity in drinking.
That's right!
Whoever drinks the most wins Ling!
I'm the one selecting a princess consort.
I'll set the rules, do you hear me?
Ling, you shouldn't say so.
It's Hao and Zhan who is hosting the selection process.
As long as the both of them consent to it
the last round will have to be tested on drinking wine.
That's right.
Ling, you're not just choosing your princess consort.
You're also picking out a sister-in-law for us.
We couldn't get a winner from the first three rounds.
The fourth round is in need of some brainstorming.
It should be unlike any other!
Am I right, my brothers?
Ji, look at that...
I can walk on my own!
You obviously can't drink at all.
Why would you still drink so much?
How can I win if I don't?
How can I be your princess consort if I don't win?
Whatever happens, you're always the only consort I'd ever have.
But I think that perhaps... Duo Xia is a better match for you?
No one thinks that I can win.
So you're actually scared...
That's why you made such a huge effort to compete with her?
I'm not scared at all!
So what if you have Duo Xia?
I have someone else.
So what if you have someone else?
That someone else is nothing compared to me.
I also know that you're actually thinking--
What's wrong?
What should I do so that you'd be my princess consort?
Just don't say a word.
Don't say a word at all.
How I wish I could stay drunk with you forever.
You're awake?
Father?
How did I get home?
Prince Ling brought you home himself.
You don't remember it?
Qing Chen, you gave us such a fright.
We thought that something had gone wrong in the palace.
Who knew that you were drunk?
Here, have some tea.
Thank you.
This is... rare flower dew?
Where did you get it?
You were asleep so you didn't know.
Prince Zhan had this sent over specially for you.
It's said to be very effective in sobering up.
You'll feel better after taking it.
Father.
From now on, please turn down the gifts from Prince Zhan.
Return the flower dew to him.
It's to avoid any misunderstanding.
Qing Chen, why would you do so?
I understand.
Luan Fei, instruct our servants to deliver Prince Zhan's gifts back.
Just thank him properly.
I got it!
Qing Chen, you don't want Prince Zhan to get the wrong idea.
It seems that you're surely going to be Princess Consort Ling?
Nonsense.
All right, I'll be quiet.
Don't worry, I'll get the servants to have this done now.
Father, you should start thinking about what dowry to prepare.
You--
Let's go.
You... this child is so--
What's going on?
Was it just like my previous foresight?
Your Highness, the rare flower dew that you had me send over
to help with sobering up has just been sent back untouched.
Do you know who asked to have it sent back?
The minister's housekeeper said...
Her Ladyship gave orders to do so.
She is now determined to draw a clear line between us.
That day in Lotus Palace...
If I were the one who shielded her from Ding Shui instead...
Could this now have turned out to be totally different?
Your Highness.
Some people and some matters...
However hard you've tried, it's all in vain.
Everyone has a soft spot.
We all have our weaknesses.
I take my leave.
She's worried about feeling guilty toward me.
Now that she's severed all ties with me
because she doesn't wish to owe me too many favors.
However, how is she to know that if she chooses to be with Ling
what reason could I have to stop her from doing so?
Now that Ling is favored by Princess Duo Xia
he surely won't be able to marry Qing Chen as he wishes.
By then, whatever the price I have to pay
I'll bring her back to me.
Your Highness.
What is the time now?
It's late at night.
How do you feel?
I'd like to have some water.
Sure.
It's soup to sober you up.
Here.
Why would you push yourself so hard?
What if your health is affected?
It's a competition.
How can I not give it my best?
I just didn't expect that a woman of Wei State could be as persistent.
It seems that Your Highness still hopes to marry Prince Ling.
Now that it's come to a draw
what does Your Highness intend to do next?
If it's a draw, I haven't lost yet.
There's still hope.
It's now up to His Majesty to make the final decision.
I heard that the emperor of Wei once promised Yuan Ling
to have him make the decision.
Although it was said so
there's still a possibility as long as the outcome isn't announced.
As a tribesman of A-Chai, I won't give up easily on what I decided.
Am I right?
In the past, we weren't even scared of killing the bandits in the desert.
Why would I fear this?
The bandits just wield their weapons so they are easier to deal with
but Wei State--
Your Highness, we should head home soon.
This isn't our place.
I'm not going home!
I'm going to compete with them first!
Your Highness! How about this?
We'll make a decision after we receive news from the palace.
All right?
You must promise to inform me right away when you get the news.
I'll inform you right away.
Get some rest.
Father.
I've instructed you to help Ling with selecting his princess consort.
What is the outcome?
Father.
According to the results of the three rounds
Princess Duo Xia and Princess Qingping are just as outstanding.
The legal consort of Ling should be chosen between the two.
According to the ancestral code
Ling will get to choose his princess consort.
Feng Yan.
What is your opinion on this matter?
Your Majesty.
I haven't expected either that my daughter
Feng Qing Chen could make it to the finalists.
I should refrain from making any comment on this matter.
It's not my place to express my opinion on it.
Wei Zong Ping, what about you?
Your Majesty.
Princess Duo Xia and Princess Qingping both have their own strengths.
Since the ancestral code serves as the guideline
I think that it's best for Prince Ling to make his own choice.
How about you, Minister Yin?
Your Majesty, my opinion differs from that of Master Feng and Master Wei.
The marital bond with Princess Duo Xia will affect the reign of our nation.
Princess Duo Xia has been in Great Wei for several months.
However, there's yet a conclusion to the marital bond.
According to news from the border
The army of Liang State is already pressing hard on A-Chai Tribe.
A war could break out anytime.
If we continue to stall any longer
A-Chai Tribe will negotiate for a peace treaty with Liang State
and turn to attack Great Wei together.
If so. Great Weil will be attacked by two states from both sides.
Therefore, in my opinion
Your Majesty should make a decision right away.
A decree should be made immediately to wed Princess Duo Xia to Prince Ling
so as to ensure the safety of Great Wei's border.
That is one solution.
Mister Mo, what is your opinion?
Your Majesty.
I'm in charge of Astronomy Bureau and
hence refrain from commenting on state affairs.
However, in terms of the nation's fate
I could match the birth date of Prince Ling
to those of Princess Duo Xia and Princess Qingping.
That should help Your Majesty in making a decision.
Zhan, how should I make a decision?
Father, I think that the princess consort selection took place
mainly because of Princess Duo Xia's marital bond.
Ling was adamant about his decision.
Now, he has every a just cause to make his own choice.
I'm afraid that Ling won't yield to tying this marital bond.
What now?
If so, am I to let him do as he pleases?
It isn't so.
I do have an idea.
It's the imperial family's autumnal military drill soon.
Why don't we allow Princess Duo Xia to participate as well?
I've once heard Her Highness say that she'll suck cock.
she became fond of Ling because of her admiration
for his strategic deployment and martial arts skills.
However, we have many princes in Great Wei.
Every one of us is just as talented.
In terms of mindset and skills, we're all of the finest.
Perhaps, Father wouldn't have to make a decree for the marital bond.
Princess Duo Xia might end up choosing a different prince.
My sons are definitely the finest of all men.
There's no rush in making a decision until Princess Duo Xia gets to
have a chance in getting to spend time with them.
- Father is wise. - Father is wise.
Your Majesty is wise!
Convey my decree.
This year, the imperial family’s autumnal military drill
will invite Princess Duo Xia, Feng Qing Chen, and Yin Cai Qian
as special participants.
Elder Tao Yao of The Mages shall design the formation.
I'd like to see if my sons truly have the ability to protect Great Wei.
His Majesty has decreed to invite you, Princess Duo Xia, and Yin Cai Qian
to participate in this year's imperial autumnal military drill.
The imperial family's autumnal military drill?
We're not of the imperial family so why are we invited?
If I had to guess, I'd say
it must be related to Prince Ling's consort selection.
His Majesty would like Princess Duo Xia to make another choice
so as to reply to A-Chai Tribe's marital bond.
You're the imperial female officer.
Were you not informed of this matter beforehand?
I'm afraid it's because we're from the Feng family
that His Majesty didn't wish for us to know in advance.
He also doesn't want anyone to accuse him of being unfair.
Or perhaps...
His Majesty took someone's suggestion and suddenly came up with this idea?
Where will the military drill be held?
It's very special this year.
It will take place in the Meandering Skies.
[Muyuan Hospital]
Why have you asked me to come over so urgently?
Why do you look so shaken up?
I heard that His Majesty made a decree
to hold the imperial family's military drill in the Meandering Skies.
Could you not participate in it?
This military drill is the grandest event of the imperial family every year.
Father has specially asked that you
Duo Xia, and Cai Qian participate in it as well.
The result of the princess consort selection is yet to be announced.
It's not hard to tell what the reason truly is.
How could I not attend it?
I understand.
However, it's because of this reason that I all the more wouldn't want you there.
I got it.
Are you afraid that Princess Duo Xia would take your place as my consort?
How is that possible?
It never is hers to begin with so what is there to take?
You're so confident?
That's good then.
What are you still worried about?
Do you still remember when we were at the border
I had a foresight that you would be ambushed?
Why would you suddenly bring that up?
It's because all that I foresaw did happen!
Yesterday--
Yesterday, I foresaw that you'd get hurt.
Then I heard about the military drill today.
Qing Chen, listen.
We don't always have to run away to avoid danger.
Even if what you foresaw does happen
you can run from it once but it might happen again.
It's just like when you foresaw that I'd be ambushed then.
Am I not safe and sound now?
It's because I was there with you!
It's because offense is the best defense.
That tastes awful.
Why have you brought me another serving?
I've already sobered up.
Are you really sober?
A messenger was sent from the palace to convey a decree.
Princess Qingping, Miss Yin, and I are invited to
the imperial family’s autumnal military drill.
What exactly does the emperor of Wei have in mind?
The princess consort selection process is over.
Yet the result is not announced.
According to the previous agreement, Prince Ling can make the final decision.
It seems that His Majesty doesn't want him to make a decision too soon.
He's being inconsistent and going back on his words.
I wonder who made this suggestion.
This is so that Prince Ling could choose as he wishes
and that I could also choose another so as not to offend A-Chai Tribe.
It kills two birds with one stone.
Does Your Highness have to marry into Wei State?
If it isn't Prince Ling
you'd be willing to compromise and marry any of the princes?
No, I'm hoping that through the military drill
I can get to know Wei State better
and allow Prince Ling to know me better as well.
It could be good.
Your Highness.
You must always be cautious of others.
There are so many obstacles to tie the marital bond
and now, they come up with this... autumnal military drill?
Who knows what they might be up to?
I'm against you participating in it.
However, I am already invited.
If we carry such fears and chose not to attend it
wouldn't people think that we're afraid of Wei State?
What a joke. We're afraid of them?
That's it then.
We'd just roll with the punches.
Isn't that how you usually react?
But--
Go and make preparations for me.
Hao, you've asked to see me?
Here, have a seat.
The annual imperial military drill will begin soon.
In order to have everyone attend the drill in top condition
I've decided to invite all the princes along to admire some flowers.
Why don't I leave this matter to you?
Order accepted!
Hao, you also invite us along every year.
You're really our loving eldest brother.
You're good at everything apart from dealing with Cai Qian.
Everyone can tell how you feel about her.
You're the only one pretending to be muddleheaded.
As your eldest brother, I must remind you
that it's best to make yourself clear on this matter soon.
After all, Cai Qian is Head Supervisor Yin's daughter.
Apart from the imperial family, other nobility also has eyes on her.
Don't end up regretting it.
I know, Hao.
If you need any help, just come to me.
If it's best for you not to handle some matters personally
I'll take care of them for you.
Hao, don't worry.
If I need your help, I'll surely ask you for it.
I'll go and inform the other brothers now.
Go ahead.
Here.
Elder Tao Yao, His Majesty is giving away the Gold Phoenix Pebble
as a reward to the winner in this military drill.
The Gold Phoenix Pebble is a sacred object of The Mages.
If we miss this opportunity
I'm afraid it will be hard for us to retrieve it some other time.
I'll be participating in this year's military drill.
You're invited to design the military drill.
If I could get my Cotton Rose Pebble to react to the Gold Phoenix Pebble
within the battle formation
I might be able to retrieve the Gold Phoenix Pebble first.
There's a magic circle that can make two sacred pebbles react to each other.
The Gold Phoenix Pebble can freeze time and space.
However, according to the ancient records
it could only be used three times.
Once you retrieve the Gold Phoenix Pebble
you must be very cautious when using it.
I understand.
However, I'm still somehow worried.
I have foreseen that Prince Ling will be ambushed.
I'm afraid that someone will make use of this military drill.
How did you foresee it?
I've been puzzled about it as well.
Every time before Prince Ling encounters any danger
I can always foresee it.
Is this the reaction of the dual stars?
Elder Tao Yao, have you thought of something?
Elder Mo has calculated Prince Ling's birth chart.
According to Prince Ling's destiny, he is fated to become an emperor.
However, judging by the current political trend
it will surely cause an uproar and great chaos
should Prince Ling take the throne.
Although The Mages are now cleared of all wrongdoings
we must still remain wary of the emperor
as he still regards The Mages as a threat.
Should there be any emergency
we can collaborate from inside and outside the magic circle.
Perhaps then, we could prevent a possible disaster.
He was forced into admitting the mistake he made then.
As an emperor, he surely wouldn't let this go so easily.
I've decided that until this matter is truly settled
I'll continue to conceal my identity as a sorceress.
This is for the best.
Silly Che, have some food.
Don't worry, Cai Qian would never be chosen.
How can I not be worried?
Here, try some of this.
This is quite sweet.
Zhan.
I heard that you suggested Father to invite
Princess Duo Xia to the military drill
so that she'd give up on Ling and choose another husband?
Who would you like Princess Duo Xia to choose?
Could it be that you wish to become the prince consort of A-Chai Tribe?
Ming, you're so humorous.
Who doesn't know by now about Ling's final choice?
However, the marital bond between us and A-Chai Tribe is no trivial matter.
Father also takes this matter very seriously.
He wouldn't allow anyone to make decisions at will.
Zhan, you might as well just marry Princess Duo Xia.
Not only can you make things easier for Ling
but also resolve this issue for Father.
Wouldn't it all end well then?
Ming! In my opinion
Princess Duo Xia is about your age and she's very pretty.
Zhan already has a side consort.
As for you, Princess Consort Xian Wu passed away for quite some time now.
Why don't we report to Father
to have you marry Duo Xia and that's the perfect ending?
What did you say?
Li!
Don't say such nonsense.
Ming!
Ming, why would you get so worked up?
Our sister-in-law, Xian Wu might be fine with you getting remarried.
I dare you to say it again!
- Ming! - Ming!
Li is always like this.
It's not that you don't know him so why bother sinking to his level?
You're obviously being disrespectful to Xian Wu!
When did I?
I was just being honest.
How can he not mean it? You--
Ming!
Don't pay attention to Li.
Let's not let this matter get between the brothers.
Ji, let him be.
Fine. Ji, don't hold me back!
Let me teach him a lesson!
Stop quarreling!
How inappropriate!
We're all brothers.
Why would you snap at each other over a few words?
Hao, you still speak up for them?
They are both spoiled by you!
They have become so unbridled in their ways!
I must teach them a lesson today!
You--
- Ming! - Che!
- Ji! - Don't hold me back!
Don't fight!
- What do you mean by that? - Don't hold me back!
Ji, don't hold him back! Let him come at me!
- Che, stop fighting! - I'll speak my mind today!
Stop fighting!
- Come here! - Let go of me!
- Stop fighting! - Calm down!
What do you mean by that?
- You-- - I'll bash you up!
You must have him explain himself!
What are you doing?
Who started the fight?
I've asked you a question!
Crown Prince.
You go first.
Father, as the eldest brother, I've failed to set a good example.
I've let Father down.
Please punish me.
You won't tell me?
Ling, go ahead.
Father...
We have behaved inappropriately.
We didn't behave well.
Father, please punish us.
Behaved inappropriately?
Do you still know what it is to behave appropriately?
You would fight among yourselves in public!
You have embarrassed the imperial family!
Since you're all so energetic, why not leave it for the military drill?
We have done wrong!
All of you showed your brotherly affection before my eyes.
Fine, since none of you would tell me what really happened
you are all to go and get caned 10 times.
Yes, Father.
Is this not getting started?
Zhang Shu! What are you still waiting for?
Your Highness!
If you don't get started, you will all be punished as well.
Your Highnesses, we apologize.
I should have just told Father what happened!
I dare you to say it!
If you do, I'll deal with you in private!
Silly Che, be gentle!
It hurts so much!
You feel better now?
Yes, it's so much better.
Get up quickly.
- Help me apply some. - No way.
No way?
Get up now and apply it for me.
All right.
Hurry up!
- Here. - Bear with it.
Over here.
Shush! Why did you yell so loudly?
It hurts...
What's wrong?
You're sitting on top of me!
I'm sorry!
Greetings to Master.
The imperial family’s autumnal military drill will be held
in the Meandering Skies tomorrow.
You should know what to do.
I've already made preparations for it according to your instructions.
I wonder what other instructions do you have for me?
Good, you must make sure that everything goes according to plan.
I wouldn't like some people to return alive.
I understand.
Please rest assured, Master.
Who is it?
Cai Qian?
Where's Ling?
Ling has matters to handle.
What brings you to Ling's manor so late at night?
No, I'm here to see you tonight.
You... You're here to see me?
I heard that you and your brothers were all caned this afternoon.
How is your injury?
I'm already all right.
Good then.
We're having the military drill tomorrow.
I'm a bit worried.
I have some words to tell you in private.
What is it that you want to say to me in private?
I'm here but I haven't told you...
Cai Qian!
If you do so, I'm afraid--
Whatever I plan on achieving...
No one can stop me.
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