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[Lost Love In Times]
[Episode 43]
Made a decision for me.
This sorceress right before my eyes...
Should I kill her or not kill her?
Father, aren't you worried about enraging The Mages?
If I was, I wouldn't have tried to annihilate them in the first place.
I have set a dragnet of traps up in and outside the palace.
Even if she's protected by spiritual powers
she's unlikely to escape this time.
If I refuse to marry Duo Xia...
Will Father give orders to kill Qing Chen right away?
She should have been killed for committing lese-majeste.
What about me?
You are still my son.
However...
You'll never get to become heir apparent.
You'd actually go to so much trouble over this matter...
What for?
I will obey your orders.
Are you really willing to marry Princess Duo Xia?
I have indeed spent a long time thinking this through.
I have thought it through.
I was too muddle-headed in the past.
I was tempted by her beauty.
I also remember when I played Go with Father
Father had reminded me then.
Father had a point.
There are many advantages in forming a marital alliance with A-Chai Tribe.
Why ever not?
So...
How should we handle this sorceress?
Father also taught me that as a ruler, everything can be used to his advantage.
The Mages are but a pawn in the game of the world.
Their presence can appease the officials and our people.
Since they are useful, it's a waste to get rid of them.
We can use this sorceress to keep The Mages under control.
If so, I'll make the decree to have you and Princess Duo Xia married soon.
However...
I have one more favor to ask of you.
What is it?
After I've married Princess Duo Xia
I hope that Father would allow me to lead Black Armor Army
to war against Liang State.
Do you... have the confidence to win this war?
With just the forces of Great Wei?
No.
But if we were to make use of A-Chai State and The Mages
I have the confidence to win this war.
All right.
I'm already looking forward to seeing how you make use of these two pawns.
Thank you, Father.
It seems that Yuan An has used me to force Yuan Ling
to agree to the marital alliance.
Your Majesty, it's windy out here.
Shall we enter the hall?
If I were to pass on my throne to Ling...
Will she change her mind about me?
Your Majesty has treated her sincerely all these years.
She will surely repay you with true affection some day.
In terms of the ability to govern the state
Zhan is also a good candidate.
Will it be Ling or Zhan?
It really is hard for me to decide.
Summon Minister Feng, Minster Yin, and Minister Wei here to see me.
Right now?
The palace gates are about to close soon!
Yes, right now.
Yes.
Do you know that after spending half my lifetime on the battlefield
I'm already used to seeing how lives are lost?
Yet I haven't had as much shock as I did today.
How I wish I could just order Qin Zhan to put those bows down.
I know.
Right at that moment, it felt as if I was back in my nightmare.
If we hadn't already devised a strategy with Princess Duo Xia
we might not have been able to see each other again.
Do you know that he isn't my real father?
All these years...
He has after all, raised and mentored me.
But it was right then that he had diminished every ounce of such gratitude.
How did you learn of it?
It was my mother...
She told me herself.
We're destined to be the dual stars.
We then met and became acquainted.
Hence, the changes of the world are now inevitable.
Elder Tao Yao has even told you about the dual stars?
Not only that... She has also entrusted you and The Mages to me.
This war...
We have to win. We can't afford to lose.
Whatever decision you make...
I'll surely follow you in life and death.
Have you already decided to go to war with Liang State?
I just had a vision.
Che will be badly injured on the battlefield.
Ministers, please hold on a minute.
His Majesty has ordered the officials to recommend
a candidate as the crown prince tomorrow.
I wonder what the both of you think about it?
The heir apparent will affect the reign of Great Wei.
All the princes are the best of the best.
Perhaps, His Majesty has yet to make up his mind.
Therefore, he's decreed to have us make a recommendation.
Shall we just go with the flow?
Master Wei's words do serve as a good reminder.
May I be so bold as to ask which direction is your flow?
Be it Prince Ling or Prince Zhan
they are both equally favorable!
Master Wei, you do have a point!
Master Feng, when you report tomorrow, who will you recommend?
I'm now just a lonely old man who should be retired.
How would I have any opinion? None at all.
But if I were to have any, there's one.
That's to honor His Majesty's decision and support the new heir apparent.
As for Master Yin, you must have decided a long time ago?
No, how is that so?
Master Feng was right.
We'll just honor His Majesty's decision.
Our opinions are but a reference.
However, since ancient times, an emperor's mind is always hard to read.
Your Highness!
Greetings, Your Highness!
Uncle, you're visiting at such a late hour. What happened?
Your Highness, His Majesty will announce a decree tomorrow
to have the officials discuss the appointment of heir apparent.
I heard you.
These are the current situations in my fiefdom.
Uncle, you came at the right time.
You can take a look.
Sure.
Your Highness, once His Majesty announces his decree tomorrow
all officials will submit their reports very soon.
We should quickly contact the nobility acquainted with us,and their disciples.
We have to make them recommend Your Highness
so that you could take over East Palace soon.
Don't bother.
We'll just let things take their course.
Uncle, how much silver taels are there in the treasury now?
I hope that you'll check and confirm the quantity of Hua Prefecture
and Ling Prefecture's military rations as soon as possible.
Your Highness...
Why would you suddenly ask about these?
If I have guessed correctly...
Great Wei will soon go to war with Liang State.
The rations are sent forth before the soldiers and horses.
If we can't guarantee the supplies of war reserves
Black Armor Army will surely have to face great odds.
We must make preparations in details beforehand
to ensure a victorious battle.
Your Highness, is this even the time for this?
Black Armor Army will take on Liang State when war breaks out.
Why should you care about that?
This is the crucial moment in seizing the position of heir apparent!
Yet you are being thoughtful of your opponent?
Isn't it even better if Black Armor Army is defeated?
Then, how would Prince Ling still be qualified to vie with you?
- Uncle. - Hm?
Just answer me this.
Ling's Black Armor Army storms the battlefields undefeated.
If he would even be defeated by the army of Liang State
what will happen to A-Chai Tribe?
What will happen to Great Wei?
- This-- - A-Chai Tribe will surely perish!
The Liang State will send their army straight into Great Wei.
By then, who can fend them off?
With the skin gone, what can the hair grow?
If our nation no longer exists
not to mention a mere heir apparent but even the emperor can have no shelter.
Why would I even vie for heir apparent?
However, Yin family has been investing for this day.
We made such a huge sacrifice just for this day!
Will Your Highness choose to give up at this critical moment?
Yin family did pay a dear price.
First, it was Xi who colluded with our foreign enemy.
If it weren't for Ling who defeated the army of Liang then
the consequences could have been dire.
Lessons learned from the past can guide one in the future.
Yin family must not make the same mistake again.
Your Highness, Yin family has placed all hopes on you.
If Your Highness remains so aloof from the competition
how will you have Yin family conduct ourselves
and hold a sure footing in the imperial court?
It isn't that I'm aloof from it all.
Whatever you do in the imperial court
I won't interfere unless necessary.
But I have a bottom-line.
That is, the nation must not be placed in danger.
Whoever dares to breach my bottom-line...
Even if it was the Yin family, I won't condone such actions!
I don't know if I should rejoice or worry for Your Highness.
Should Your Highness be able to inherit the throne some day
you will surely be a wise ruler.
By then, not only Yin family
but also the nobility would all flock to support you.
However, Prince Ling is no ordinary man.
Your Highness is too upright and honest.
How could you defeat him?
Do one's best without considering the benefits.
All that one asks for is a clear conscience.
Master, He Ru Yi has finally confessed.
Oh?
If so, Prince Ling will no longer be qualified as heir apparent.
Send He Ru Yi into Yanxi Hall discreetly.
Yes.
- Move it! - Move it!
He Ru Yi isn't spotted in Yin Manor.
Did Cai Qian mistaken?
Or is there another reason?
I'm sorry.
I've damaged the jade ring that you gave me.
Will you blame me?
- Your Highness. - Ling.
Minister Feng has come to visit.
He's waiting in there for you.
I wonder what he means by coming here.
I'll avoid seeing him.
Greetings, Your Highness.
Why has Master Feng come to visit so late at night?
His Majesty has made a decree to have the officials
discuss about appointing heir apparent.
The heir apparent will soon be decided.
This is a crucial moment of changes in the imperial court.
However, Prince Ling, you happen to be going away to war.
This is--
We rarely even interacted.
Why would you inform me?
Indeed. I rarely interacted with Your Highness.
However, I do admire Your Highness greatly.
When Qing Chen was still staying at Feng Manor
I had even wanted to bring you and her--
I was beguiled into mistaking Qing Chen for a sorceress.
Now, I am a childless and lonely old man.
Although I know that Qing Chen isn't my daughter
I'd like to ask her to be my god-daughter
so as to make up for my mistakes.
Who told you that she was a sorceress?
Who taught you to set up the Magic Circle of Sundial?
It was a masked man in black.
I didn't get to see his face either.
It was just because His Majesty is wary of The Mages
and I didn't wish to implicate Feng family so I--
It seems that someone is out to influence our political situation.
It is indeed so.
You still haven't told me why you've come to see me.
I'll be frank with you.
Yin family is now gaining advantage in the imperial court.
It's hard to say if they would try to take down Feng family.
Your Highness is the only one I can rely on in the imperial court.
That's the only way out for Feng family in the future.
Minister Feng served in all three reigns.
I'd be more than happy to have your assistance.
Does Your Highness mean it?
When have I ever lied?
I'll surely do my utmost to assist you!
It seems that you already have a plan in order?
Your Highness, although Feng family has encountered several unfortunate events
my influence in the imperial court still holds.
Tomorrow, I'll gather all my disciples and familiars to jointly recommend
Prince Ling so as to ensure that you take over East Palace.
Don't bother.
It's best if you recommend Prince Zhan.
Your Highness, I've served His Majesty for years.
I'm quite confident in guessing what His Majesty has in mind.
His Majesty might not have made up his mind yet
but he still favors you more than anyone.
This is such a great opportunity.
Why would you give it up?
It seems that Minister Feng still doesn't know my father well enough.
In the current situation
Yin family will surely incite all the other officials to recommend Zhan.
If Feng family also joins in to recommend the same person
what do you think my father would make of this situation?
Judging by His Majesty's temperament
the more the officials highly recommend him
the less likely it is for Prince Zhan to become heir apparent.
What an unexpected strategy of diversion and concession.
Impressive.
You should know what to do now?
I'll make the arrangements now.
I'll await good news from you.
Ling, I was also here to discuss this matter with you.
Who knew that Minister Feng would get ahead of me?
You overheard our conversation?
I sure did.
Go quickly to Si Wei Yun, Du Jun Shu, and Chu Yuan Jing.
Get them to submit the recommendations.
Yes!
Prince Ling's princess selection has come to a conclusion.
The chosen candidate is Princess Duo Xia!
Congratulations, Prince Ling!
Congratulations, Princess Duo Xia!
Thank you, Father.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
You may both rise.
From now on, Great Wei and A-Chai Tribe will be joined in marriage.
We shall fend off foreign enemies together.
It's just that under some special circumstances
your wedding will take place in three days.
What do you think about that?
I shall obey Father's arrangements.
I shall obey Your Majesty's arrangements.
Prince Che!
You're at the age to take a legal consort.
Mister Mo of Astronomy Bureau has had your birth chart matched.
Minister Yin.
Present.
If I were to appoint your daughter, Cai Qian as Princess Consort Che
what would you say to that?
Thank you, Your Majesty!
Che...
Do you have any objection to this marriage arrangement?
Father, I... I...
What are you waiting for?
Shouldn't you accept the decree and thank Father?
I thank Father for your graciousness!
You may both rise.
- Thank you, Father! - Thank you, Your Majesty!
It's always said that blessings come in pairs.
However, respect must be shown for seniority.
We can't spoil the regulations.
I shall host your wedding after Ling has had his.
What do you say to that?
Yes... Yes!
Thank you, Father!
You may all dismiss now.
- Yes! - Yes!
His Majesty is trying to keep Prince Ling and Prince Zhan in check.
- General! - General.
Your Highness.
What is the situation?
According to our spies
Wei State has indeed decided to form an alliance with A-Chai Tribe.
Yuan Ling and Duo Xia will be married in three days.
They only invited me to Heavenly Capital to stall us
from attacking Wei State and A-Chai Tribe.
Your Highness, your arrangements are all now ready.
When should we make the move?
Greetings, Prince of Luling!
Do you know what to do?
- Yes! - Yes!
We're at Your Highness's command!
They ganged up to tackle Great Liang?
I'll turn your wedding into a funeral!
Chai Xiang!
Present!
Send my orders back to Great Liang!
We'll take out A-Chai Tribe first!
Yes!
Noble Consort, I have important matters to discuss with you.
Take these fabric to the other concubines first.
Let them have their pick.
Tell them that these are from me.
Yes, Your Highness.
What has happened?
Your Highness, the results of the officials' debate
on the new heir apparent will soon be announced.
Although I've arranged many officials to recommend Prince Zhan
I don't know how His Majesty would decide.
Your Highness, should we...
Should we announce the true parentage of Prince Ling?
There's no rush in it.
That is our trump card.
If the debate goes well and Zhan becomes heir apparent
we'll let them tackle foreign invaders before dealing with Yuan Ling.
Should the debate go wrong
we'll inform His Majesty of this matter immediately.
We could then make a comeback.
Your Highness, we have yet to inform Prince Zhan of this matter.
Should we inform him of it first?
It's best not to implicate Zhan into this matter yet.
The less he knows about it, the better.
Then he can choose to retreat or advance freely.
I've heard that His Majesty has often visited Your Highness recently.
It seems that His Majesty has a change of heart and still favors you as he did.
I've been with His Majesty for so many years.
I still do know what he has on his mind.
I still do have a trick or two.
However, the favor of an emperor won't last.
I could only secure my position after Zhan takes over East Palace.
In addition, we'll need to make use of those students in the academy.
His Majesty takes their suggestions very seriously.
Yes.
Father, forgive me for being unfilial.
I couldn't make it home to see you one last time.
Nor could I mourn for you.
For the sake of our people and nation...
I must even get married during the mourning period.
You must forgive me.
I hope that you're watching over me.
You must ensure that it will all go well.
Prince Kualu has already kept this information confidential.
No funeral notice was announced.
I'm afraid that he can't withhold it for long.
The leaders of the eight clans will surely strike at such a time.
Why don't you send me back first to try and keep the situation under control?
Mukesha, it's thoughtful of you to think of A-Chai Tribe at all times.
I promise to let you rush back to A-Chai Tribe.
But you won't be going alone.
I'll come with you.
We'll lead the army together to defeat Liang State's army.
We'll safeguard the people of A-Chai Tribe together.
Could Your Highness promise me that after we defeat Liang State's army
you'll annul your marriage with Prince Ling?
We'll return to A-Chai Tribe together.
I'll stay with you for a lifetime!
I'll never let you be aggrieved again.
If so...
I will obey Prince Ling's command.
That day will come.
These days, night after night, I dreamed of our deserts and mountains
with eagles soaring in the skies.
I dreamed of...
We were back in the place where we grew up.
It's just that these lands will soon be engulfed by the flames of war.
It won't.
Definitely not.
Even if I have to risk it all, I'll safeguard you and A-Chai Tribe.
Your Highness, Wei State has sent someone from the palace.
- Invite them in. - Yes.
Qing Chen.
Your Highness, by the orders of His Majesty
I'm here to deliver your wedding gown.
What is this for, Your Highness?
Prince Ling and you have reached out to A-Chai Tribe
when we're in such times of crisis.
This wedding gown should have been yours, but I've borrowed it.
As a woman, I can relate to how you must feel right now.
Although this is just a pretense...
If I were to tell Your Highness that I don't mind at all
I would be lying to you.
However, if I truly take it to heart
I wouldn't have delivered your wedding gown personally.
Therefore, Your Highness need not worry so much about it.
Let's just regard this wedding gown as a gift
to A-Chai Tribe from me and Prince Ling.
May Great Wei and A-Chai Tribe remain forever in alliance.
I might not be able to make you any other promises
but as long as I shall live
A-Chai Tribe shall always remain an ally of Wei State.
I'm actually here today to inform Your Highness of an important matter.
Prince Ling has had Xiao Xu and his men closely monitored.
He learned of their plan to assassinate you on the wedding day.
Xiao Xu will surely use that chance to return to Liang State.
Both Prince Ling and Prince Zhan have already taken separate actions.
By then, we'll all work hand in hand.
If we could capture Xiao Xu along with the assassins
we'd have won half of the battle with Liang State.
I was once curious to know what kind of woman
could have attracted Prince Ling so much that he couldn't love another.
It is until now that I realize just why he is so devoted to you.
There are many intelligent women.
But one who has such a broad mind and foresight
worthy of Prince Ling, you're the only one.
I have lost to you in this relationship.
But I lose to you hands down.
Sometimes, it's just a matter of being a step ahead of the other.
I happened to have met Prince Ling before you did.
There are so many obstacles in life.
Yet love is always the most difficult hurdle to overcome or understand.
Anything could be given up to others.
Yet only one's true love can't be given up to anyone.
I hope that Your Highness will forgive me.
Love might be one tough hurdle.
But it is even more difficult to meet one's match and bosom friend.
It's my honor to have met you in Great Wei.
It's a pity that I didn't get to meet Your Highness sooner.
Otherwise, we would surely have become friends.
It's not too late now.
We can still become the best of friends.
I felt as if I had won this match.
Although I've failed to win over the man I like...
I won myself two bosom friends to tide me over in life and death.
Am I right?
It's Qing Chen's greatest honor to be friends with the desert's
most beautiful woman and general.
Hurry!
Quickly, Cai Qian!
What is it? Why have you brought me here?
What is it? I'm so dizzy! Put me down!
Can't you just talk properly?
There's no one here now.
I have great news to tell you!
What great news is it?
From this day on, you're not to have roast goose.
What good news is that?
Are you going back on your word?
You're not having roast goose with me?
Of course not.
It's because...
The matter that Qing Chen promised us succeeded!
My father has made a decree.
You're going to be my princess consort!
Really?
I'm going to make you a wedding gown with the best fabric in Heavenly Capital.
But I've asked around and the most precious fabric is very rare.
That's why you can't get too chubby.
You've even prepared the wedding gown?
Of course.
But...
I haven't promised to marry you yet.
What?
Why not?
You haven't taught that Xiao Xu a lesson yet.
That's why I can't agree to it yet.
Don't you worry about that.
Ling has already made plans for it.
In a few days, I'll take you there to bash him up.
Really?
But now, we'll need to confirm the wedding date first.
Which troop do you belong to?
We're from Zhong (Loyal) Troop.
Do you know who I am?
You're Prince Che.
What about her?
I don't know.
She's Princess Consort Che.
Greetings, Princess Consort Che!
You don't even recognize my princess consort?
I'll punish you, now jog ten rounds.
All right! I'll treat you to the wedding banquet.
You may leave now.
Thank you, Your Highness!
- Cai Qian... - Close your eyes.
Cai Qian!
Don't run!
- Silly Che! - Get back here!
Eunuch Sun, this way, please.
Your Highness, Eunuch Sun is here on His Majesty's orders
to deliver your wedding robe and gifts.
You can accept them on my behalf.
Shall you try on the wedding robe?
Eunuch Sun said that he's in a hurry to report back.
Your Highness!
Ling, what is the matter?
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