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[Lost Love In Times]
[Episode 44]
Your Highness, Eunuch Sun is carrying out His Majesty's orders
to deliver your wedding robe and gifts.
You can accept them on my behalf.
You should try on the wedding robe?
Eunuch Sun said that he's in hurry to report back.
Your Highness!
Ling, what's wrong?
It's all fine.
You should all step out.
- Yes. - Yes.
Ling, there's news from Yong Prefecture.
It's indeed just as we thought.
Xiao Xu is still here but the army of Liang State is already taking actions.
Longhe City...
Taoyang City...
If Xiao Xu is dispatching his troops...
He will surely choose one of the two to start with.
If so, we'll have to take precautions.
It matters not.
I'm going to lure him right in.
Let them in first.
They can't take down two cities at the same time.
Both cities are close to Great Wei and A-Chai Tribe.
Once battle lines are drawn
supply depots at the rear of the troops are enough to weigh them down.
Once they enter the city, I'll lead the troops to cut off their supplies.
Black Armor Army has always been skilled in surprise attacks.
Right then, you and Princess Duo Xia will attack from both sides.
Liang State will surely suffer heavy casualties.
This time, you're to stay and guard Heavenly Capital.
You need not lead the army to war.
Why?
I have already decided.
I'll appoint another deputy commander to come with me to war.
Ling! Why won't you let Che go with you to war?
Ling, you've fought battles for ten some years.
When did you ever change your deputy commander?
When did I not follow you to the battlefield?
Why wouldn't you let me join you this time?
You have Cai Qian now.
I'll go alone.
Ling, you don't have to worry about me.
I'm going to marry a great hero.
I don't want him to give up fighting alongside you just because of me.
Exactly, Ling!
I've fought alongside you through hundreds of life-threatening battles.
You're only telling me that it's dangerous on the battlefield now?
Don't you find that strange?
I don't care.
I'll report to Father that I wish to go to war.
You won't even obey me now?
If it really is because of me, Ling, you worry too much.
Before we came here, we already talked about it.
Until you and Qing Chen get to be married
we won't hold our wedding.
Aren't you worried that he might get killed?
Of course I am!
But I have faith in him.
He's protected me since we were children.
He can't cower in fear of war before he marries me.
So... You must return alive to take me as your princess consort.
If not, I'd go to heaven and hell to bring you back!
Since I have pledged myself to you, I will definitely marry you!
Ling, let Che join you.
He's already made me a promise.
He must teach Xiao Xu a lesson.
Don't worry. You'll surely become my Princess Consort Che.
It's just that Ling--
Enough said.
Give me some time.
It's already hard enough for me and Qing Chen.
I don't wish for you to end up like us.
Let me think about it.
Wings clear and light, like blossoms of spring.
Your Highness.
We've made the arrangements as you've instructed.
There are ambushes along the way so Xiao Xu can't leave Heavenly Capital.
Good.
Prince Ling's men will be protecting Princess Duo Xia.
We have to keep an eye on the courier inn
to prevent Xiao Xu from escaping.
Yes.
However, Master Yin has gone to meet Noble Consort secretly again today.
Hui!
What are your orders, Your Highness?
Mother's birthday is around the corner.
Take some time off to visit Mother.
Ask Mother what she needs.
Get the birthday gift ready in advance so that we're not pressed to get one.
I will surely get everything ready.
Thank you.
I'll take my leave now.
Since Your Highness already doubts her
you could just find an excuse to drive her out of the manor.
Why go to such trouble?
Those who are pitiful must have a cause for having sunk to their lows.
Those who are hateful must have a cause to be pitied.
My manor is her only shelter.
As long as she doesn't do anything against my principles
I can still tolerate such a person.
Besides... Why should I upset my mother so out rightly?
Whether what they do is right or not
they all mean well for me.
Your Highness, do forgive me for speaking out of turn.
None of this is what Your Highness wants.
How can it be said to mean well?
Who knew that you do know me quite well?
However, in this world, no one can get whatever they want.
Even the emperors might not get to do so either.
Your Majesty, are you tired?
Why don't you take a break?
Not only the Yins, Fengs, and Weis
but even the 3000 scholars of the academy recommended Zhan as Crown Prince.
If I haven't read these reports
I didn't realize how outstanding my son is.
He's actually won everyone over?
Not only do the local officials in Ling Prefecture obey him
but even the nobility now all look forward to seeing him take the throne.
Your Majesty.
There's still half left.
The result is yet to be determined.
I'm not reading them.
As for the rest, you'll read them for me.
I'm going to get some air.
It's expected that the Weis and Yins recommended Prince Zhan.
However, why would the Fengs do so as well?
[Feng Yan]
Du Jun Shu, Si Wei Yun...
Luo Xuan...
Chu Yuan Jing?
These are all officials who are on friendly terms with Prince Ling.
Why...
He's going to tackle Yuan Zhan now?
What's on your mind?
It's you?
Nothing much.
Where are you going?
I'm just heading back to my quarters.
His Majesty has summoned the officials over to discuss
the appointment of heir apparent.
I haven't seen Your Highness for days.
Have you been very busy?
I am a bit busy.
But I've been busy with the requisition of military rations
and not for the debate of heir apparent.
If they weren't so busy debating on who to become heir apparent
I might even be able to allocate the rations faster.
He's trying to sound out what His Majesty thinks.
What is his motive?
I'm not here to talk to you about the rations or heir apparent issues.
I have something for you.
Why would Your Highness have The Kyanite?
I happened to come by it.
Since it's a sacred pebble of The Mages, I thought you might have use of it.
Let's just say, it's now returned to its rightful owner?
Like flounders of long-lasting love looking at each other lovingly.
Wings clear and light, like blossoms in spring.
Since you're a sorceress
would this sacred pebble be different in your hands?
It's said that The Kyanite could read one's true feelings.
Really?
Would you like to give it a try?
Sure.
What did you see?
I was smiling.
It was just the image of me smiling.
That would be correct.
As long as you can smile forever, then everything is well.
What did you see?
A gentleman is like jade.
Jade is clear is water.
- Quickly! Take a look! - Step aside!
Step aside!
Master.
A great show is about to begin.
We have to go and take a look.
Otherwise, we won't make it in time.
It's dangerous in the Heavenly Capital.
I should take the voodoo puppets and go with you.
This is the sorcery that stemmed from Flame Poison.
Not only can we kill ordinary people but also The Mages.
Dark sorcery is truly remarkable.
They used this sorcery to kill Xian Wu!
I will have them all killed in these flames!
Not one bone is to be left behind!
Your Highness, it's all ready.
Once Prince Ling's manor is under attack, we'll leave the city.
Heavenly Capital of Wei State will surely be in chaos then.
No one could stop us from leaving.
These are all suicide warriors who have trained with me for years.
It's best if they could kill Yuan Ling along with Duo Xia.
Later, you must follow me closely.
Don't try anything.
Zhan, where exactly are we going to prance on them?
So as to avoid alerting the others, we'll let them leave the city first.
Once they make it out of the city, we'll capture them right away.
Sure!
Are you all right?
These couple of men won't be able to hurt me.
Guards!
Your Highness.
- Tidy this place up. - Yes!
Move it!
Your Highness.
Whatever happens on the lands of Great Wei
Your Highness need not have to handle it yourself.
Who are these men?
These are all assassins sent by Liang State.
Xiao Xu, how dare you try to kill Her Highness?
How dare he try to assassinate the princess of A-Chai Tribe?
I will make him pay for it.
- Mukesha! - Your Highness.
Zhan will be there.
He'll be fine. Don't worry.
Prince Zhan... What is this about?
Could it be that Great Wei has failed to host you well
and offended Your Highness?
Wei State has gone back on your word!
Do you think that I didn't realize it?
All is fair in war.
Faith and trust only exist between friends.
Not enemies.
Liang State invaded our border without a cause.
You sent troops into A-Chai Tribe.
What faith and trust is there in such actions?
Xiao Xu, I'll let you know today
what it means to have mismatching birth charts!
Guards!
Arrest Xiao Xu!
Don't worry. Let Zhan teach them a good lesson!
Che! Go and help them!
But who will protect you if I go to help them?
Your Majesty!
Why are you in such a panic?
There was an incident at Prince Ling and Princess Duo Xia's wedding!
Liang State sent assassins to kill Prince Ling and Princess Consort Ling!
How are things over there now?
Fortunately, all the assassins were captured.
Have they all really been captured?
Not only so, the remnants of dark sorceresses were also drawn out.
It's just a pity that Prince of Luling got away.
One is of The Mages and the other of A-Chai Tribe.
Ling does devise surprising strategies and resort to nonconventional means.
Judging by the current situation, if we were to go to war with Liang State
we now have a just cause for it.
Scum of Liang State, die!
Mukesha?
You were the one who sent me information to sabotage
the marital bond between A-Chai Tribe and Wei State.
Now, you're here to kill me?
What do you mean by this?
I told you to sabotage the alliance but not to assassinate the princess!
Why didn't you kill Prince Ling instead?
We had planned to kill Yuan Ling.
Yuan Ming?
You're not dead?
My enemies are still alive.
How could I be dead?
Prince Ming, I've never offended you.
This matter doesn't concern you.
Step aside!
Let me kill that scum!
I really don't wish to hold you back.
You're all fooled by my fourth brother without even knowing.
What do you mean by that?
He marries Duo Xia in order to use A-Chai Tribe to defeat Liang State.
With this grand victory, he can seize power back in Great Wei.
I only ended up in such a predicament
because I saw through his schemes too soon.
Nonsense!
Her Highness willingly agreed to this marriage.
Princess Duo Xia is so devoted to him but he's made use of her.
He doesn't even love Princess Duo Xia but still he married her.
His ultimate goal is to use this war against Liang State
to annex A-Chai Tribe.
Annex A-Chai Tribe?
Do you think that I'd believe you?
You don't? Fine.
Ling's plan would be to have Black Armor Army go by A-Chai Tribe
and then go south to repel Liang State's army.
Go by A-Chai Tribe?
If Black Armor Army does go by A-Chai Tribe
they can then attack the core.
By then, no one could stop him.
I will get this clarified right now.
Hold on!
If you head back now, you won't be able to stop them from getting married
or make Yuan Ling tell the truth.
The three states have been getting along peacefully.
It's all because Yuan Ling drove a wedge between us
that we're now in this situation.
What we should do now is to expose his evil scheme.
If a man wishes to win over a woman
the best way would be to take the initiative with force.
Let her fear and admire you.
Do you know why Princess Duo Xia couldn't let go of Ling?
It's because he's known as the God of War.
He even defeated her on the battlefield.
Think about it. If you can defeat him
how could Her Highness not fall for you?
By then, not only can you marry A-Chai Tribe's most beautiful princess
but also take over great authority in A-Chai Tribe.
Instead of serving under Princess Duo Xia
witnessing how she's being made use by Yuan Ling
and how A-Chai Tribe is taken over by Black Armor Army
I'd advise you to just give it a shot.
Join forces with us to get rid of Yuan Ling.
General, I believe that you must have made a decision?
General, once Yuan Ling is dead
all three of us get to benefit from it.
It's just that Yuan Ling now has the advantage.
General, if you make a hasty move now
I'm afraid that they will exclude you out of their plans.
Keep talking.
As long as you offer me your assistance discreetly
What have we to fear of a mere Yuan Ling?
The day I take down Great Wei is the day Yuan Ling dies!
You can kill Yuan Ling but you're not to hurt the princess.
Moreover, don't take me as Kualu.
If you dare to lay a finger on A-Chai Tribe
after defeating Black Armor Army...
I will make sure that you never return home.
General, don't worry.
I, Xiao Xu, am a man of my word.
Prince of Luling, you need not stay in Great Wei anymore.
Head back to Liang State and dispatch your army to A-Chai Tribe.
By then, collaborate with Mukesha to attack them from within.
This will rid us of Black Armor Army.
Prince Ming will also assist me to get rid of
Black Armor Army's commander?
Sun Shi, come and take a look at these cups.
Which one is better?
They each have their strengths.
If it's just for tea, either of them is just as fine.
Tea is aromatic and deep in the gold cup.
Tea is mellow in the silver cup.
Tea is tranquil in the jade cup.
Tea is clear in the ceramic cup.
When tea is served in different cups, the flavors differ greatly.
This is...
I don't know much about this.
If even you can understand this, anyone can rule this world.
These are all my beloved cups.
The gold cup...
It can pacify the borders and fend off foreign invasions.
The silver cup...
It can reform the imperial court and rid it of corruption.
The jade cup...
It's sophisticated and elegant.
It's broadminded.
Which to use and which not to use...
To what extent and how I should use it...
All of the above must be carefully deliberated.
Once deliberated, this is then what it means to put good talent to use
and govern a state.
It seems...
Prince Ling is the gold cup.
Prince Zhan is the silver cup.
Then there's the jade cup.
That must be Prince Hao.
But this ceramic cup...
This ceramic cup is useful as well.
But in my hands, she's just a sorceress to me.
Once I let go of it, it will shatter to pieces.
Yes...
Your Majesty has kept the state of affairs on your mind.
Everything is within your control.
Each of these sons has the ability to play a powerful role in this world.
They can all stir up raging storms.
I'll leave them to do as they wish.
It won't do any harm.
It now seems that Ling is no longer so obsessed with that sorceress.
Next, I'll have to see how to tackle Zhan.
Why would Your Highness come to such a deserted place?
Why don't you take a walk in the imperial garden?
His Majesty should be there now.
I'm just here to take a good look at the woman who lives here.
She's lived in here so quietly for a few dozen years.
Yet she is still in my way.
She still doesn't know that once I raise my hand
I can slam her to death with a light flick.
If so, why doesn't Your Highness kick her out of the palace soon?
There's no rush in it.
Zhan is now favored and supported by the imperial officials.
He could easily be made heir apparent.
We should take things one step at a time.
I've been waiting all these years.
Once everything is all set and done, I'll deal with her slowly.
I want His Majesty to know which woman is the one
who will accompany him till the end.
- Let's drink. - Here.
This time, Father has asked Hao to host the Winter Ritual.
I believe Father isn't so angry anymore.
He should allow Hao to see to the state affairs soon.
But I don't wish to do so.
This lifestyle actually suits me.
When I have the time, I get to meet up with you.
There aren't so many of those regulations.
We're going to war soon.
I'm afraid we won't get to meet up like this anytime soon.
Indeed.
Both Che and I are going to war.
Ling, why didn't you get me to join you this time?
I can at least offer you some assistance!
You? Forget it.
Not only do we have to tackle the army of Liang State
but also those voodoo puppets.
It would only be more difficult.
I'm afraid that you'd be hiding behind us and calling out to Mother.
You...
I've been training with Mister Mo for such a long time.
I'm best at dealing with those voodoo puppets.
Am I right, Ling?
Right, right.
You're the best, all right?
Li, be good. I'll protect you.
Don't fool around.
Hao.
- Sure. - Drink with me then?
You're so young. Why should you be drinking?
You're not to drink.
Why are you strangling me? Silly Che!
Let go of me!
You just can't behave.
They aren't my real brothers.
Should one day if I do rise in rebellion
how we all end up then?
Ling!
You just got married to the most beautiful princess of the desert.
Why are you so gloomy?
Drink!
I might have had too much to drink.
I'll go and sober up a bit.
Troublemaker.
Hao and Zhan, keep eating.
I'll check on him.
Why are you leaving?
Pray I ask, what is love?
No one could escape from it.
All we do is confine ourselves in it.
Till death do us part.
Love is also hard to express.
Ling--
Here comes Ling's cure.
It seems that he won't need me around.
I find one matter baffling.
All of a sudden, why would the nobility and the 3000 scholars of the academy
all recommend Prince Zhan?
What's wrong with that?
Du Jun Shu, Luo Xuan, and some others are your confidants.
It's impossible for them to support someone else to the throne.
Unless you told them to do so.
So what if I did?
Why would you do so?
Should all the officials support him, His Majesty will surely doubt him.
It will put Prince Zhan in a very difficult position.
You should know very well why I did so.
But this isn't how you would behave.
You wouldn't have let this matter affect your brotherhood.
Besides, from what I know of Prince Zhan
he doesn't have the desire to become heir apparent.
If he assists in tackling the army of Liang State
it will surely save us more effort.
You can never truly know someone here in the palace.
Who could vouch for Zhan that he desires not the position of heir apparent?
Once we're at war, I can't all the more be certain that
he wouldn't stab me in the back.
I've stayed in Prince Zhan's manor for some time.
I still know him quite well.
I've also observed his actions after I left his manor.
I'm certain that he isn't the sort to take advantage of others.
He might seem cold and distant but in fact, he's very sentimental.
Hasn't he tried to do anything of this sort in the past?
He can resort to all means to win the throne.
Has he harmed his brothers in the past in order to take the throne?
It's best to take precaution.
It's too late when that happens.
But I believe that Prince Zhan isn't that sort of man.
Why would you believe so much in him?
I know him and understand what he's like.
Therefore, I choose to believe in him.
Why do you know and trust him but you can't do so to me?
Why are you questioning me because of him?
That's not what I mean.
Neither of us are level-headed today.
We'll discuss another day.
What happened between him and Prince Zhan?
It's the same as the previous time.
The jade ring broke as well.
Something's wrong.
I need to ask Yuan Ling about this.
Qing Chen!
Why is Your Highness here?
I just left Hao's quarters.
Didn't you run into Ling?
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