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[Lost Love In Times]
[Episode 38]
Ming Yan?
Ming Yan!
Why is he looking for me again?
What bad timing.
Ming Yan?
Ming--
Ming Yan?
Oh no...
Could he really be here?
Ming Yan, are you in your room?
I am! What is it?
What are you doing in your room?
I...
I'm having a bath.
We're both men.
What's the fuss about taking a bath?
No!
You can't come in!
He's always so mysterious.
You won't let me come in? So I will!
You can't come in!
I'm coming in!
Don't come in!
What is it?
What are you--
You're still looking?
Isn't this a bit too ruthless?
Who told you to be so rude?
I didn't do it on purpose.
If I knew, I won't be so curious to barge in here.
I dare you to say that!
I won't say another word!
Make an oath.
You're not to tell anyone about this.
I won't tell anyone so why do I need to make an oath?
No! You must make an oath!
All right, I'll make an oath.
I, the 12th Prince of Great Wei, Yuan Li
swear to Heaven that I won't tell anyone about Ming Yan bathing naked--
You!
I won't tell anyone about what I saw today.
If I break this oath, I shall die a terrible death.
But...
Although I got punched today
a huge weight is lifted off my shoulders now.
I'm so relieved.
Why are you relieved?
I had thought that you were a man.
I thought that I'd fallen for a man--
What nonsense is that?
Get out now.
Get out!
What you waiting for?
Who knew that she was actually a woman?
She's even a gorgeous beauty.
I didn't expect Father to send you to relieve the disaster in Ling Prefecture.
Indeed.
I remember that you suggested a method to Hao and me to prevent flooding.
Thinking back to it, I'm sure it will be effective.
That's why I've come to ask you about it before I set out.
If so, I can then promote it in Ling Prefecture.
Prince Ling came up with the method in the first place.
Your Highness, you're right to come here today.
If this flooding can be relieved
we'll take a turn for the better in the imperial court.
This means Father would attack Liang State.
Father actually wanted to maintain a balance between the three states.
That was why he sent me to Liang State to stall their army.
But for some reason unknown, he's suddenly changed his mind.
Great Wei has always been under the threat of Liang State.
It isn't easy for His Majesty to have tolerated them till now.
It's only a matter of time before he attacks Liang State.
But if we attack Liang State now
Ling and Duo Xia's marriage will have to be discussed.
Liang State's army is now longer within my control.
It isn't that we don't have any bargaining chips.
I'm just worried that Father would resort to an unexpected move.
Qing Chen, it's getting late.
You should head back now.
Yes.
I snuck out of the palace.
I can't stay out for long so I have to head back now.
When you see my father, be careful with your words.
Act cautiously.
Who knew that Father would ask you over to the palace so soon?
From now on, try to put up with anything if you can.
Be sure to remember that the emperor is not to be defied.
I've kept that in mind.
Your Highnesses, don't worry.
Prince Zhan, I hope all things go well for you in Ling Prefecture.
Ling, Princess Duo Xia is very righteous and understanding.
There might still be a chance to discuss the marital alliance.
Why would you say so, Zhan?
Father has now made Qing Chen his imperial female officer.
I believe that you're well aware of Father's intentions.
Therefore, Qing Chen is still in danger of having her identity exposed.
Whatever the outcome might be, she must be protected from Father.
Right now, only you could do so.
Don't worry.
Whatever happens, I won't allow Qing Chen to be hurt.
Your Majesty, now that the army of Liang State has crossed the border.
A-Chai Tribe is in great peril.
If Wei State keeps stalling
A-Chai Tribe could only choose to cooperate with Liang State.
Should A-Chai Tribe choose to cooperate with Liang State
it's only a matter of time before it's subjugated.
Liang State has a very explicit goal.
That is to unify the north and south.
Once Wei State is vanquished, A-Chai Tribe will be the next.
Far from it, Your Majesty.
Should A-Chai Tribe cooperate with Liang State
they will surely attack Wei State first.
While Liang State and Wei State are at war
A-Chai Tribe will have enough time to prepare for war.
By then, it's hard to tell
if Liang State or A-Chai Tribe would win the final battle.
If this is the outcome Your Majesty has in mind
I have nothing more to say.
Your Majesty, neither of us has any other choice at the moment.
I hope that Your Majesty will consider this carefully.
I understand what Your Highness means.
I'll give you an answer as soon as possible.
I've been waiting for too long.
I hope that Your Majesty won't go back on your word.
Your Majesty, it's an urgent report from the border.
[Emperor of Wei expresses the intention to negotiate peace with us at the border]
[but also wishes so with A-Chai Tribe.] [Decide soon to avoid war.]
Your Majesty, what has happened?
It's a state letter from Liang State.
They are putting pressure on me.
They are making me choose between Liang State and A-Chai Tribe.
Mother, I'm here to visit you.
Good.
However, it's sooner than I expected.
I've managed to fulfill the promise I once made you.
Mother, don't worry.
Yin family has now secured its influence in the imperial court.
I was right about you.
Mother, you have suffered.
In order to achieve greatness, I can still handle such hardship.
Father has appointed me to relieve the disaster in Ling Prefecture.
The truth is, he's going to start taking out the corrupted nobility.
You've agreed to it?
Those nobles are what Ying family depends on.
If you do so, you're taking out your own supporters.
Mother should know that no one would dare defy Father
once he's made up his mind.
Not to mention that it will do great good to the people and nation.
I've already warned them.
However, they are too greedy and crossed the line.
It's about time to teach them a lesson.
Mother, don't worry.
After this reform, Ling Prefecture will truly become Yin family's foundation.
It's good as long as you're confident to do so.
Judging by the current situation, the heir apparent isn't appointed
so now, your only opponent will be Yuan Ling.
Mother, do you know that Yin family got back on its feet
because the family is no longer corrupted under my lead?
Only if I joined forces with Ling could we keep out
anyone who wishes to stir up trouble.
Now that Liang State's army is upon us
who could escape from a disaster unscathed?
Mother, could you not put the interests of Great Wei first
instead of just your personal gains?
I thought that you've always been a ruthless man.
I was wrong about you.
I've also raised a kind son who cares about the world.
Mother...
Everyone said that those in the palace are cold-hearted.
But mine is warm when it comes to you.
If Mother still cares about me, could you look after yourself?
Stay out of politics from now on.
Ling, how is Miss Qing Chen?
Father just summoned me into the palace alone.
What had happened?
Father ordered me to welcome Prince of Luling into the capital.
Isn't Zhan in charge of this matter?
That's why it's bothering me.
I wonder what Father means by making this move.
Father's intention can't be deciphered by just anyone.
He pretends to fear Liang State.
But now that Liang State is pushing him to make a choice
the relationship between the three states is no more than hampering one another.
Father is waiting for an opportunity to strike.
Father is just trying to paralyze Liang State's action with this move?
Xiao Xu will soon enter our capital.
It's likely that he's coming to negotiate a peace treaty.
Or that he would be detained here.
Should we head into the palace to prepare for war?
No.
We'll secretly instruct Black Armor Army to prepare for battle.
But I'm afraid it would be even more dangerous this time.
Ling--
Get our men ready in secret.
Have them assist Zhan in relieving the flood in Ling Prefecture.
Yes. I'll head home to get ready now.
I--
What exactly is this about?
If you won't tell me, I'm leaving.
I... I...
Ming Yan is a woman.
How did you find out about it?
I-- I happened to see her--
Why should you care how I found out about it?
I... I'm here to discuss a serious matter with you.
Instead of the serious matter you have in mind
I'm more interested in knowing how you found out about her.
What should you do?
What should I do?
I already knew that she's a woman, right?
You didn't tell me even when you knew?
You wanted to embarrass me?
You already took advantage of her so how are you embarrassed?
I...
Have you asked me about it?
- How have I kept it from you? - You--
If you're here to blame me for it, I don't have the time.
Don't go!
I haven't mentioned the serious matter yet.
I'm thinking...
Ming Yan is a woman but she's still serving in Astronomy Bureau as a guard.
She's already committed lese-majeste.
Moreover, she's even one of The Mages.
Father hasn't really made it known what he thinks of The Mages now.
If this goes on...
I'm worried that she would get into trouble sooner or later.
You've been worried about her?
She always acts rashly and carelessly.
How can I not be worried?
The Mages are cleared of the past accusations.
She doesn't need to remain in the palace anymore.
But we'd have to come up with a way to get her out of here.
You... You agree that it's best for her to leave as well?
If there's a way to get her out safely, I surely agree to it.
What you're worried about has also been on my mind lately.
All right then.
Since you also think that it's best for her to leave the palace
I'll let her go.
Leave this matter to me.
Sure, if you run into any issues, just come to me anytime.
We can think of a plan together. We--
Don't worry.
I already know what to do.
Why did you bother asking me out?
Am I not discussing it with you?
How is it working for His Majesty?
Did my father pick on you?
It's all going very well.
You don't have to worry.
Look at you.
You're so pale.
You haven't recovered from your injury yet
but you still put on a strong front before my father.
It's all right.
I'll be fine in a few days.
Right, do you have the sacred pebbles on you?
The sacred pebbles are very important.
I definitely carry them on me at all times.
Good, let's go somewhere now.
Where are we going?
I'm now the imperial female officer.
I can't just go anywhere at will.
I'm well aware of my father's routine.
He's on a vegetarian diet these days for the deceased empress.
No one will be summoned to discuss state affairs until night time.
Let's go.
Why would you suddenly bring me back to the Meandering Skies?
Elder Tao Yao is worried that the Magic Circle of Sundial
has too great an impact on you so I've brought you here to heal.
You can just tell me.
Why bother beating about the bush?
Here, have a seat.
Although the Meandering Skies has been reconstructed
the view here is still quite different from how it once was.
I'll ask the craftsmen over to repair it.
If you need anything, just let me know.
I've actually thought of it already.
These thousand-year old vines will make good swings.
We can grow beds of flowers here.
We can build some houses here for our children.
But this spot...
I haven't thought of it yet.
Come up with some ideas for me?
Then we could sit here every day.
We'll watch the sun rise and set.
Whatever you wish to do, I'll keep you company.
Anyway, let's not waste the days we can spend together.
You and Qing Chen are the dual stars.
If you use the power of the sacred pebbles in this magic circle
you can enter her memories to find out what had happened.
She activated the Magic Circle of Nine Transformations for me.
I have to know why she did so in order to protect her.
I am right about you.
Qing Chen's spiritual powers have weakened due to the injury.
That's why she fell asleep under my spell.
However, this spell could only last for a short time.
You must make the best out of it.
All right.
What is going on?
Could someone have triggered the sacred pebbles?
Your Highness, what's wrong?
Leave me alone!
Do you know that this was the only thing that my mother left me?
But you broke it.
How many lives can you have to pay for it?
You obviously broke it yourself.
- Why blame it on me? - I dare you to talk back!
You're doing such a good job.
You don't even show any respect for what I say now?
When did I?
Haven't I always been like this?
Why would you throw such a huge tantrum?
Fine, since my words don't matter to you
I'll go and report this to Father right away.
I don't believe that I can't get you punished.
Your Highness, did you have a good look at her memory?
What exactly happened then?
My father...
Zhan...
And Feng Yan...
She should wake up very soon.
Your Highness should get some rest as well.
Qing Chen...
You actually don't have much time left.
Qing Chen expresses gratitude to Prince Ling on behalf of The Mages.
You recognize me?
Those two golden butterflies have now bonded us tightly together.
Now, we're both joined in blood and veins.
If one of us is injured, the other one can feel the pain.
If I'm dead, you won't be able to survive either.
Since I've decided to remain in Prince Zhan's manor
don't you understand who I have chosen?
Since the very beginning, I've only made one choice.
He's right here.
It's because he's right here in this manor.
You went to investigate Yin family because of me.
You entered Zhan's manor.
You became Feng family's daughter.
It was all because of me.
You rooted out all sorts of dangers.
Several times... You nearly lost your life.
All of those...
Not only did I not know about it...
I was even so harsh on you.
Now that I look at you...
Knowing that you could have your soul vanquished here...
Yet there's nothing I can do for you.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry...
What's the matter?
Is it because I'm too badly injured that I can't be healed?
Nonsense.
Elder Tao Yao has healed you with her spiritual powers.
You'll recover very soon.
I seemed to have had a dream just now.
It's all right.
It was just a dream.
You have me here with you.
But I'm scared.
I'm scared that no matter how hard I try
I couldn't get out of that nightmare.
It's all right.
I told you that it's just a dream.
As long as I'm around...
That nightmare will never come true.
Dual stars, drastic change.
It seems that no one could stop it from happening now.
But how should we prevent one of them from falling?
Ding Shui was killed and Xi Xie has passed away.
The four Elders of The Mages are now left with just two.
Could Elder Tao Yao and I turn this prophecy around?
Elder Tao Yao.
I saw everything in Qing Chen's memory.
All the assumptions we made have all been confirmed.
What did Your Highness see?
She overcame the Magic Circle of Blades and Flames for me.
As the Grand Sorceress, she broke off from The Mages.
Who knew that Zhan and Feng Yan would rebel against me
by framing me for the murder of my father and marrying the Grand Sorceress?
And yet... I knew nothing of it.
Qing Chen believed that she was the cause of such a tragedy.
That was why when we were attacked by Zhan on Nine Rituals Platform
she initiated the Magic Circle of Nine Transformations.
Here in this timeline, Yuan Li is the incarnation of
the Guardian of Nine Transformations.
Qing Chen really did come from another time and space.
Elder Tao Yao!
What has happened?
Why do you both seem so troubled?
It's nothing serious.
It's just that His Highness is so devoted to you.
You should cherish him.
From now on, I entrust Qing Chen to you.
You must promise me to protect her for life on behalf of The Mages.
Elder Tao Yao, rest assured.
I'll be sure to look after her.
I won't let you down.
Father!
Father! Father!
What happened again?
You're pulling such a long face.
Father, you must uphold justice for me!
Ming Yan of Astronomy Bureau is simply too rude!
Not only did he break the jade pendant that Mother left me
he even reprimanded me for not watching where I was going.
Look.
By the sound of that... He's Mister Mo's disciple.
Mister Mo has always been very prudent and cautious.
His disciple couldn't be too bad.
- Have you been too naughty-- - Father!
It's not like that!
If it's just any other pendant, I don't mind that it's broken.
I'm just angry that Ming Yan never takes me seriously.
I am at least still a prince with an official title bestowed by Father.
If he isn't punished this time, what would he make of me?
What about the imperial family's dignity?
How should we punish him then?
Have him executed right away?
Executed?
It's not necessary to execute him...
Ming Yan is too rude to me.
If I still wish to remain in the Astronomy Bureau
I surely don't wish to see him again.
How about...
How about kicking him out of the palace?
You have it all planned out, don't you?
Father, tell me what you think.
Sun Shi
Present.
Convey my decree.
Ming Yan of Astronomy Bureau shows disrespect for
the imperial family and offends his supervisors.
Have him banished from the palace right away.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Thank you, Father!
The imperial decree arrives!
- Eunuch Sun. - Greetings, Eunuch Sun.
Ming Yan of the Astronomy Bureau.
Receive the imperial decree.
Long live His Majesty.
By His Majesty's oral decree
Ming Yan disrespects Prince Li and broke his jade pendant.
So as to uphold discipline and the integrity of the imperial family
Ming Yan is to leave the palace immediately.
Without a decree, he is never to step into the palace again.
What is it? Are you not going to accept the decree?
Ming Yan accepts the decree.
Elder Mo, this is--
This isn't my fault.
I didn't break his jade pendant.
I was just showing my concern.
Who knew that--
Don't panic.
I'll talk to Qing Chen.
Let's see if she could find a way to help you.
How have I offended that little devil?
We were just fine.
Now that His Majesty has made the decree to banish Ming Yan from the palace.
I wonder if you have a way to turn things around?
Elder Mo, fret not.
I already knew of this.
Prince Li came to discuss this matter with me some time ago.
You already knew of it?
After Prince Li knew of Ming Yan's identity as a sorceress
he's worried that she might be harmed if she stays on in the palace
so he came up with an excuse to drive her out of the palace.
He's actually trying to protect her.
I see.
But... It's best not to tell Ming Yan about it yet.
Otherwise, how could she leave without any concern?
All right.
It's kind of Prince Li to be so considerate.
I understand it now.
Elder Mo, your identity will be a potential threat to you.
If you get the chance, you should also leave.
You and I are the only ones left in the palace now.
If I leave as well, who will come to your aid should anything happen?
Let's discuss this another time.
Then... We should be more cautious.
I take my leave now.
- Here, this is yours. - Thank you!
Thank you!
Here, next.
Hold it well.
- Thank you. - Here.
- Thank you. - Next.
So much for claiming that Great Wei is prosperous and wealthy.
Now that our people are roaming the lands homeless
so many have died from hunger.
As a prince of Great Wei, I've neglected my duties.
Your Highness set up congee stalls in Ling Prefecture.
You distributed medication.
You opened up granaries to hand out rations.
Things are looking up now.
The local officials are also working with us.
There's plenty of relief funds.
I believe that the situation will improve very soon.
This isn't good enough at all.
Those corrupted officials...
I will have them hand over everything they took.
Never will they dare to obstruct the people's livelihood.
- Your Highness. - Your Highness.
Sires, you'd better do what you should do.
Otherwise, it will only get harder in the future.
Your Highness, will you really abandon the nobility?
- Exactly, Your Highness. - Exactly.
- Your Highness. - Your Highness.
Greetings, Prince Zhan!
Uncle, what brings you to Ling Prefecture?
Your Highness, if I don't make my way here soon
I don't know what other ridiculous matters you would do?
Your Highness is severing all ties with a majority of the officials.
If you continue to do so, you'll surely lose their support!
Am I to lose the support of my people or the officials?
I'd rather choose the latter.
Uncle, have you even given this some thought?
Why would I make such a report to His Majesty?
I only came because I know of the consequences.
Your Highness will leave yourself without any support or backup.
If what Your Highness reported is to be approved
are you going to offend all imperial officials?
All imperial officials?
Uncle, do you mean that all imperial officials in Great Wei are corrupted?
You keep bringing up the officials.
Officials?
Have you ever thought of those commoners starving to death out there?
As the people of Great Wei, how have they ended up?
If officials can't work for the well-being of the people
and uphold justice for them
what good is it to keep them?
If all I think about is how to fawn upon the officials
what use is it to inherit a thoroughly battered nation?
- But Your Highness-- - Enough said!
Your disciples are also among those kneeling outside.
Since you're here, you're to go and inform them.
Get them to make up for the relief funds they took!
Moreover, pick out a few capable clerks from Yin family.
As for the others, punish and banish all those that should be driven out.
If you don't even have the brains for this
how can you assist me to the throne?
Your Majesty, since you're already here, why aren't you going in?
The doors aren't even opened.
Since she refuses to see me, there's no need to force her.
Consort Lian has always been so.
Your Majesty mustn't take it to heart.
Don't bother consoling me.
I am well aware of it.
I made such a huge effort then.
Even if she bore me a son...
I'm afraid that she cares not for me and my son at all.
Even if I pass my throne to Ling, she might still not change her mind.
Zhan has been in Ling Prefecture for days but there hasn't been any news.
I wonder how things are going?
Prince Zhan is very outstanding.
He will surely handle the matters in Ling Prefecture very well.
Each and every one of my sons can now undertake tasks alone.
It's best not to leave the position of heir apparent vacant for long.
Since they have opinions on my decisions
we will have the imperial officials make their recommendation.
I'd like to know what the officials think about this matter.
[Emperor Ren Zong of Great Wei's memorial tablet]
Do you see it?
The dual stars have appeared.
Chaos will soon be upon us.
I'll have them return to Ling the Great Wei they snatched from you.
When that Grand Sorceress activates the Magic Circle of Nine Transformations
I'd be able to revive you!
Once you are avenged...
We can then go somewhere together to lead the life we had wished for.
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