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[Lost Love In Times]
[Episode 46]
You were right.
Mukesha might have informed Liang State that
the vanguard troop is heading toward Longhe City.
As a citizen of A-Chai Tribe, he's actually betrayed his nation!
Mukesha has known you since you were children.
He understands you too well.
You mustn't give yourself away.
We grew up in Taoyang City.
How could he assist Liang State in attacking our nation
and allow our people to be killed by others?
I nearly questioned him right to his face just now.
What exactly is he thinking?
Even if you confront him, it wouldn't help much.
Once we get to Taoyang City and see how their troops are laid out
we can then ask him for an explanation.
Moreover, he's disclosed military intelligence.
We can make use of that.
It seems that you've decided to take down Taoyang City first.
Judging by our current speed
we can arrive at Taoyang City within three days.
Our vanguard troop will surely take action.
However, it's a steep and arduous journey to Taoyang City.
Che and I have planned in advance.
We'll act according to our plan.
Once we get to Taoyang City, I'll sneak in to investigate.
No. It's too dangerous for you to head into the city alone.
The war is soon upon us.
The army of Liang State must have already deployed their forces.
However, nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Besides, Liang State only just took over the city
people's minds aren't at ease.
There are also many A-Chai Tribe's prisoners of war.
If we could get in touch with them and collaborate from within
we'll have a chance in taking back Taoyang City.
As the princess of A-Chai Tribe
if any mishap befalls upon you
A-Chai Tribe's morale would have fallen right before the war even started.
But it is because I'm A-Chai Tribe's princess
that only I could win the trust of those captured warriors.
If I were to take the lead, it will surely boost their morale.
Have you forgotten that I'm not only the princess of A-Chai Tribe
but also a general who has led my army to war for years.
Would you doubt my ability and judgment?
It isn't so.
I've never doubted your judgment.
It's just that in war, everything changes in a matter of seconds.
Why don't we get to Taoyang City first before we make a decision?
Sure.
You're the Commander-in-Chief.
I'll respect your final decision.
Report!
General, several soldiers were killed in the city.
Everyone is in a panic.
They said it's...
What did they say?
They all said that the sorceress of Wi State is here to take lives.
Bastard!
This is obviously a ploy of the Black armor Army.
Wei State has already banished The Mages.
How could The Mages still assist the Black Armor Army?
General, if they aren't sorceresses
how could they possibly move around so swiftly?
Even after the soldiers are killed, no one saw the culprits.
All of them had their throats slit.
Convey my orders.
Assassins from Wei State have infiltrated the city.
Level up on our security measures!
If anyone dares to spread any rumor regarding the sorceresses
kill them all!
Yes!
Your Highness.
As instructed, I've sent out well-trained dark guards into the city.
They have killed a few of Liang State's soldiers.
We've also spread rumors that
Black Armor Army sent out sorceresses to sneak up on them.
How did Liang State's army react to it?
As Your Highness expected, everyone is in great panic.
They are all extremely frightened.
That's very good.
Once the day breaks, we'll dispatch the troops immediately.
Yes!
Mo Bu Ping, how dare you.
I was too careless to have kept you alive!
The reading of your pulse is stable.
It seems that Mister Mo's medication does work.
Your Ladyship.
Are they all cured?
Your Ladyship, they are all fine.
Thank you.
If there's nothing else, please head back.
I prefer peace and quiet.
I'm sorry for intruding. I take my leave.
You're all to come in with me.
Yes!
My fellow comrades!
Would you follow me in killing our enemies in the city!
We're dedicated to our duty!
Without fear! Without retreat!
Golden spears, black armor!
Till death we fight!
Good!
Set out!
General!
Black Armor Army has gone too far!
Should we give orders to take them head on?
His Highness gave orders to defend the city but not to attack.
Whoever comes attacking, we're not to react recklessly.
If we still choose not to take any action
I'm afraid our morale will be shaken!
This puts us at a great disadvantage.
Leading the army in battle isn't about making a din!
Our commander isn't in the city.
Should anything go wrong, we can bear the responsibility?
You?
- But... - But what?
Convey my orders! Defend till the end!
We mustn't fall for Black Armor Army's trick!
Yes!
The few of you go over there!
- Yes! - The few of you go over there!
Yes!
Your Highness, a confidential report!
Yuan Ling is leading Black Armor Army to attack Longhe City.
Convey my orders to send additional troops to Longhe City immediately.
We must have them rounded up without any effort
and strike them down hard!
I'll kill Yuan Ling!
Yes!
Your Highness, Taoyang City will soon be taken!
What is the situation?
Prince Che has sent his men clamoring at the city gates every day.
Our men could only remain in defense.
As time goes by, our defense troops--
Their morale has disintegrated.
Yuan Ling is trying to lure me into sending reinforcements to Taoyang City.
Then he could attack Longhe City in the meantime.
I'd not fall for his trick this time.
Tell Chai Xiang to hold fort.
- He is to act without fail! - Yes!
Your Highness, Liang State's garrison commander, Chai Xiang
really doesn't dare to take our army head on.
Chai Xiang is really patient.
Sound the drums every two hours.
I want to cause a disturbance among their men in the city.
We'll see how long they can persist!
Yes!
Sound the drums!
Your Majesty, I've ordered to have these delivered from the south.
It's said to nourish the lungs.
Try some.
The new year is just around the corner.
You'll have to manage the expenses in every palace hall.
It must be hard on you.
I don't find it hard as long as I can share your burden.
What would be considered hard is...
Zhan has been going through those old account books
and that's really hard work.
I haven't seen him for quite a few days.
Did he complain to you about it?
It's fine if he really did complain to me.
I can then offer him some advice.
You should know what Zhan's temperament is like.
If he has any troubles, he keeps them bottled up.
He doesn't mention anything.
He doesn't mention anything?
That does sound quite like him.
He's bound to offend the imperial officials
by investigating into the treasury's deficit.
It upsets me to see him do so.
Don't worry.
Almost every imperial official wants to speak to your son now.
He's so impressive.
I'd have to rely on him for my sovereignty.
Zhan is always very reliable.
The important tasks that Your Majesty entrusts to him
will surely be done according to your expectations.
Greetings, Your Majesty.
Bad news!
What happened?
All the maids who were treated by the imperial physician died suddenly.
Even Consort Lian is now severely ill as well.
Take me there.
Yes!
Lian!
Your Majesty.
Lian...
How are you feeling?
What happened?
It's Mo Bu Ping.
He's one of The Mages.
We're all inflicted with his witchcraft.
Mo Bu Ping is one of The Mages?
What exactly happened?
When there's an epidemic disease in Lotus Palace
Master Mo did give us a herb to expel the evil aura.
The maids slowly recovered after taking the medication.
Who knew...
They then died suddenly one after another.
Your Majesty, I've heard that
The Mages could extract energy and blood from others
to practice witchcraft.
You must be careful.
I will.
Sun Shi!
Convey my orders.
Arrest Mo Bu Ping.
Yes.
Hold on.
Arrest Feng Qing Chen as well.
Yes, Your Majesty.
General, our enemies are way too arrogant.
Our men are all dispirited.
If we still don't take them head on
Taoyang City will be taken without a fight!
General, there's no time to hesitate!
We must keep defending the city!
His Highness has now headed toward Longhe City
to attack Black Armor Army's commander.
Our mission is to safeguard Taoyang City till death.
Yes!
As you said, Taoyang City is easy to defend but hard to attack.
However, now that I think back to how easy it was
for Liang State's army to take the city
I really couldn't understand.
It seems that their commander knows more about the city than we do.
That was why he could take down the city in one feat.
Princess. Your Highness.
I've come late.
You came at the right time.
Prince Ling and I are discussing about our plan to attack Taoyang City.
Mukesha, we both grew up in Taoyang City.
Judging from what you know about Taoyang City
do you have any strategies?
Prince Ling, didn't you say that you're going to attack Longhe City first?
Why have you suddenly changed your mind?
I never said that I'm going to attack Longhe City.
You've misunderstood.
Indeed.
It seems that I really did misunderstand what Prince Ling meant.
You sent the vanguard troop to Longhe City in advance
so I thought that you had a deployment scheme.
Your Highness is actually leading the army to attack Taoyang City.
I sent Wei Chang Zheng over there to scout for military intelligence.
When did I tell you which city I'm going to attack first?
There are too many variables and tricks on the battlefield.
We have to act according to the time, people, and place.
Your Highness, do you still remember those days
when we were kids and we went catching fireflies in the woods?
Certainly.
We were so carefree then.
Yes, we used to play in the woods till very late at night.
One time, your father found us and reprimanded me soundly.
But I wasn't angry at all.
What does it matter to be scolded on your behalf?
I have behaved quite badly toward you these days.
Don't take it to heart.
I'm willing to protect Your Highness in joy and sorrow.
For a lifetime.
I remember everything that you once did for me.
I am now Princess Consort Ling.
You have to respect Prince Ling as much as you respect me.
Do you really trust that prince of a foreign tribe?
He's now my husband.
What about me?
What am I to you?
I have nothing but affection for you.
I've stayed by your side through life and death.
I--
Do you still not understand?
We will soon arrive at Taoyang City.
Prince Ling might use you to get deep into A-Chai Tribe
and attack our nation along with Liang State's army!
Your Highness...
Trust me.
Prince Ling's greed and ambition...
He's just using your affection for him as a tool to realize his ambitions!
Enough said!
If you dare to say such nonsense to waver the army's morale...
Don't blame me for punishing you according to the military law.
Eunuch Sun.
His Majesty holds Mister Mo in such a high regard.
Who knew that you're actually one of The Mages?
You have deceived His Majesty for so long.
Eunuch Sun, what is all this about?
So many people died in Lotus Palace.
Are you going to say that it has nothing to do with you?
If you have anything to say, say it to His Majesty.
Eunuch Sun, could there be some sort of a misunderstanding?
Misunderstanding?
Both you and Qing Chen are born of The Mages.
His Majesty is already aware of it.
It seems that Yuan An is going to deal with me and Qing Chen.
I have to try and inform Qing Chen.
Fine.
I will come with you then.
- Arrest Qing Chen! - Yes!
Your Highness!
It's late. Why are you in such a panic?
Your Highness had me monitor Noble Consort's actions.
My men reported back that Noble Consort told her maids
about His Majesty's oral decree.
He has ordered to have Mister Mo and Miss Qing Chen arrested.
When was that?
Do you know what it's for?
It just happened.
It seems to be related to The Mages.
Get my carriage ready!
Qing Chen...
You must leave right away.
Your Highness.
What is Liang State's army reaction?
They have still made no move at all.
Good!
Keep disturbing them.
We'll see how long they can persist.
Yes!
Luo Xuan!
Your Highness.
Find a few songstresses and bring them here.
Yes, Your Highness.
Are you all from Liang State?
- Yes. - Yes.
What songs do your people usually listen to?
It's usually some princes and wealthy young masters who visit us.
They only listen to some alluring love songs.
Apart from those, do you also know some folk songs about missing home?
Your Highness, even love songs also depict the yearning for home.
For men, protecting the nation means more than romance.
However, for us, the ones we love and miss mean everything to us.
There's also yearning in our love songs.
Could you tell me of your yearnings?
I've known my beloved since we were children.
The night before our wedding, he was summoned to war.
He promised me that after the battle was won
he would come home to marry me.
I waited for him one year after another.
My father passed away and so did my mother.
I went in search of him everywhere and ended up as a songstress.
But I still didn't get to see him.
Perhaps, he is in this city.
Your Highness.
My younger brother was summoned to war a year ago.
I didn't hear from him at all.
Your Highness, do you know where he is?
You have your own kin from home.
However, your soldiers have now taken someone else's homeland.
If you don't wish for others to lose their kin like you once did
go ahead and sing out your misery.
Sing out to your soldiers to return to Liang State.
That is their real home.
Perhaps, among them, there might be the one you yearned so much for.
Luo Xuan.
Take them with you and get them ready.
Yes, Your Highness.
Battles have been going on for dozens of months.
When can this all come to an end?
My father is still all alone at home.
I'm afraid...
What are all of you doing?
General.
What are you doing?
Don't you know this is Black Armor Army's trick?
General, if we don't think of a way, the army's morale will fall
and by then--
Useless scums!
What should I do?
Step aside!
A group of witches!
What are you doing?
Archers, stand by!
Obey my orders!
Shoot these witches to death on the spot!
Shoot!
Did you not hear my command?
I told you to shoot!
General! We've fought alongside you for years.
We never hesitated to kill the enemies.
However, they really can't bear to kill these helpless women and children!
General, please retract this command!
- General, please retract this command! - General, please retract this command!
Search!
Stop!
What are you doing?
What is the matter?
It's Your Highness?
Everything's fine. You can leave.
Let's go.
The Meandering Skies...
Grand Sorceress...
From now on, no one in this world will ever remember you.
[Feng Xian Wu's Memorial Tablet]
Your Highness, you've been looking at it all night.
You should get some rest soon.
Yuan Zhan and Qing Chen are heading to The Meandering Skies.
Set out to intercept them.
This will prove that Yuan Zhan colluded with The Mages
in an attempt to raise a rebellion.
Inform Feng Yan right away.
Have him take actions at the same time.
Yes.
General, what should we do now?
The city gates are broken down.
We're no match for the Black Armor Army.
Our soldiers' will to fight has already vanished along
with the songs of those songstresses.
Retreat quickly!
Yes!
- Your Highness. - Your Highness.
Chai Xiang has escaped with his remaining soldiers.
I have ordered our men to go in pursuit.
The first battle is won.
Ling's plot has worked.
We're not to let our guard down.
Tidy up this place.
Set up the defensive layout.
Yes!
The two of you are to inform Prince Ling to enter the city.
Yes!
Report!
Your Highness, bad news!
We have lost Taoyang City!
Yuan Ling is now leading the army toward Taoyang City!
Should we turn around?
Yuan Ling has already headed toward Taoyang City.
I'm afraid it's already too late for us to head over there now.
Mukesha is useless.
Yuan Ling used him to stall time.
He fed him the wrong information.
Convey my orders. Return to our main military camp.
We'll wait for the right timing to snatch Taoyang City back again!
Yes!
Yuan Ling, you actually created a diversion to fool all of us?
You took back Taoyang City without even a fight.
Ling!
Quickly!
Ling, Duo Xia.
You've worked hard, Che.
Ling, according to your plan
we took back Taoyang City without even having to fight.
Let's settle the army in.
We'll see how Liang State reacts.
Yes!
Duo Xia, the people of Taoyang City can soon settle back home again in peace.
Your Highness is truly resourceful and witty.
You're so good at devising strategies and deploying the army.
I have learned much along the way.
Level up on the defensive layout.
Yes, Your Highness.
Let's go.
I'm incompetent.
I've failed to safeguard Taoyang City!
Your Highness, please punish me!
Your Highness, Black Armor Army truly is skilled with trickery.
I've failed to set our men's mind at ease.
Hence, it came to such an outcome.
I'm ashamed. Your Highness, please punish me!
It's too early to say that we've been defeated.
We still have one tough battle ahead of us.
Get up quickly.
I'm willing to risk my life to fight fearlessly and vigorously!
Now that Liang State's army has withdrawn from Taoyang City
Prince Ling has already fulfilled your promise to Her Highness.
However, Black Armor Army is still here in A-Chai Tribe's territory.
That poses quite a threat to A-Chai Tribe.
- Mukesha! - Your Highness, it's fine.
Let him finish what he has to say.
A-Chai Tribe can surely retrieve Longhe City with our own armed forces.
I hope that Prince Ling backs out of A-Chai Tribe immediately
with the Black Armor Army!
General, this is too disrespectful of you to say!
I can empathize with General Mukesha's troubles.
As for withdrawing the army
we'll have to discuss in depth to ensure that there's no risk in doing so.
Prince Ling, how much time do you need?
Until tomorrow?
Why don't I give you an answer tomorrow?
Sure!
I'll come to see Your Highness tomorrow.
Princess, I'll head out to welcome the leaders of the eight clans in.
You knew he purposely provoked you into withdrawing the army.
Why did you agree to answer him tomorrow?
Ling, do you really plan to withdraw at this time?
This is great.
Mister Mo has escaped.
He's all right.
Right, my mentor is still alive.
I guess that he's been trapped in the palace.
I'll take you back to the Meandering Skies now
to meet up with Elder Tao Yao.
Them we'll think of a plan.
Thank you.
Your Highness!
Ming?
He's practiced dark sorcery.
He's no longer Prince Ming.
You must be very surprised?
Zhan, it seems that you're not too pleased to see me?
You purposely faked your death to cover up your tracks
and schemed in secret.
Now that you've made such a big move, you must be coming at me?
Far from it, Zhan.
I'm not just here for you.
I'm also going to take down this sorceress as a gift for father.
Zhan, you seem so nervous.
You should have already known that she's a sorceress.
You still even covered it up for her?
You helped her escape from the palace to avoid being arrested.
Once Father learns of this matter
I wonder what he would think?
Don't bother trying to frame Prince Zhan by using me.
Prince Zhan has nothing to do with anything that happened.
You escaped out of the palace with Zhan under so many watchful eyes.
Do you think that you can disassociate him from this matter
just with your words?
Is Zhan someone you could manipulate?
Take down this sorceress!
I dare you!
What happened?
Dark sorceresses have sneaked into the Meandering Skies.
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