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[Lost Love In Times]
[Episode 48]
Here.
I've summoned all the uncles here today to discuss Mukesha's rebellion.
I wonder what your opinions are on this matter.
A-Chai Tribe is a nation founded by my father and all of the uncles here.
Now that A-Chai Tribe is in danger...
Could you bear to have the lands that you fought for
be handed over to Liang State?
Princess, do you know that your brother wishes to seize our military power?
Are we to do nothing about it?
Exactly!
Uncle, there must be some misunderstanding.
My brother has always respected every uncle.
He never wanted to rob you of your power.
He must be doing so to defend A-Chai Tribe with a collective force.
I know that none of the uncles have an intent to rebel.
Whoever holds military powers should fight to defend A-Chai Tribe!
We shouldn't be fighting among ourselves.
Uncles, you have all known me since I was born.
Now that A-Chai Tribe is in trouble
I'm willing to stand by all of you to fend off our enemies!
I can swear upon my life that
once Liang State's army retreats from A-Chai Tribe
Black Armor Army will also retreat.
Uncles, should you be willing to fight off our enemies with me
my brother and I will surely honor all of you as chiefs of the royal family.
Horses, sheep, sour cream, pastures...
They are all yours to have!
Greetings, Noble Consort.
Why have you come to see me at this time?
Your Highness, have you heard that
His Majesty entrusted the transport of military rations to Prince Hao today?
Prince Hao?
Some time ago, His Majesty assigned him to host the Winter Ritual.
Now, he's also entrusted such an important military assignment to him.
What does this mean?
Your Highness, His Majesty has kept the results of the recommendation
for heir apparent undisclosed.
Now, he not only holds Prince Ling in high regard
but even reassigns Prince Hao back to handling political affairs.
I'm afraid...
His Majesty has other plans in mind.
Could you mean that...
His Majesty has had a different opinion about his heir apparent?
Your Highness, we do not have to worry about Prince Hao.
After much observation during this time
His Majesty seems to have grown distant from Prince Zhan.
Instead, he has taken to Prince Ling.
Should Black Armor Army return in victory this time
I'm afraid that Prince Ling would then get to take over East Palace.
I heard that he's already taken back the city on the border of A-Chai Tribe.
He's made a brilliant achievement in war.
Princess Consort Ling is also the princess of A-Chai Tribe.
If he were to hold military powers for long
there's always a chance for unforeseen events.
Your Highness, once His Majesty learns of Prince Ling's true identity
he surely won't tolerate his existence.
However, Prince Ling is the commander of Black Armor Army
and commands all armed forces.
If we provoke him into raising a rebellion
it would in turn...
The situation would be difficult to control by then.
Therefore, we have to make him hand over his military power.
We'll take the next step after he returns to the capital.
This all winds down to what His Majesty decides to do.
Prince Zhao has yet to take any actions at all.
He was nearly implicated by the witch from The Mages.
Should this continue
I'm afraid that he'd miss out on his opportunity.
As long as I'm here...
I won't allow anyone to get ahead of him.
Your Highness, I'll surely do all that I can in the imperial court.
However, as for the palace
it will be left entirely to Your Highness.
I've served His Majesty for years.
His Majesty would surely still care for old time's sake.
Your Highness.
You must come up with a plan soon.
Should Prince Ling return in victory
by then, everything will be over.
Your Highness.
Minister Feng, why do you look so worried?
For some unknown reason
His Majesty has sent Prince Hao to A-Chai Tribe
to supervise the transport of rations.
It seems that Father still cares more about him!
I also heard that His Majesty summoned Prince Hao to the palace
and they discussed in secret for quite some time.
I wonder if there's any underlying meaning in this gesture.
Father's intention is actually very easy to guess.
Assigning Hao to this mission will give him a chance to render merit.
Ling then won't be the only one in the limelight.
If he were to reinstate him as heir apparent
it wouldn't cause any controversy.
Also, this could prevent a conflict between me and Hao.
Luan Fei's death is still an issue between me and him.
Hao might seem gentle but he's actually very tenacious.
He wouldn't just let this matter go so easily.
His Majesty surely thought so as well.
That was why he blacked out the news of your return
for fear that Prince Hao learns of it.
So what if he does?
Fortunately, Father had sent him away from the palace.
If not, I'd have challenged him again
to see who is more qualified to manage East Palace.
Your Highness, the pressing matter at hand
is to get rid of The Mages' witch.
Only then can we strike Prince Ling and Prince Zhan down hard.
You're right.
Now that I have returned, I won't let any of them off so easily.
It's good that Father has sent Hao to A-Chai Tribe.
Then we won't have to deal with him in Heavenly Capital
and be scorned for killing my brother for the throne.
Your Highness...
I think that such a matter should be discussed in depth.
After all, on the battlefield...
It is quite common for accidents to happen.
Minister Feng, you do know such ploys really well?
Kneel!
What a cunning sorceress.
How dare you deceive me again and again?
The remnants of The Mages harbor such treacherous intent.
I must have all of you totally annihilated this time.
Your Majesty has always schemed and plotted to tackle The Mages.
This is only for one reason.
Your Majesty simply can't tolerate The Mages.
Has Your Majesty ever considered what would happen to Great Wei
and the entire world should the imperial family lose the guidance of The Mages?
I can protect my own nation!
How can I allow such treacherous subjects like you to get your hands on it?
Your Majesty, even though this witch is meticulous in her plans
and crafty with her schemes
she must have had her accomplices in the palace since she entered the palace.
That was why she could conceal her identity till this day.
I think that we could use this opportunity
to investigate into her accomplices so as to avoid future trouble.
Feng Yan.
In your opinion, who else has colluded with this witch in secret?
Your Majesty, those who could assist this witch in concealing her identity
must be quite resourceful.
I'm afraid that they must rank high among the officials.
If a weed isn't uprooted, it could only stir up more trouble.
Feng Yan, I'll leave this matter to you.
You must round up all the forces of The Mages that infiltrated the palace.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Father, this woman could only escape from the palace
because Zhan had made the arrangements.
If it weren't for Zhan's protection, how would she dare deceive Father?
Your Majesty only investigates The Mages but not the dark sorceresses?
Do you know that Prince Ming who faked his death has another identity?
I only pretended to join the dark sorceresses
to investigate into The Mages.
You should have killed me then to avoid further trouble.
Then nothing like this would have happened now.
Father, in order to prevent any further troubles
how would you deal with Zhan?
I have already heard from the Imperial Army.
If Zhan hadn't helped you, you might not have brought this witch back so easily?
It seems that Zhan was only momentarily charmed by this witch.
There's no need to look into this issue again.
Father!
Interrogate this woman first.
We'll discuss this after she has named her accomplices.
Yes, Father!
Your Highness, rest assured.
I'm willing to serve under your charge.
So do I.
Thank you, uncles.
There's no need for that.
We don't wish for A-Chai Tribe to fall apart either
and allow our enemy to take advantage of it.
It's best for us not to linger.
Otherwise, it will arouse suspicion.
Whatever it is, we are at your disposal.
Take care, uncles.
After you.
Your Highness!
- Your Highness. - How is it?
Out of the eight clans, only two are willing to pledge to me.
If Mukesha really join forces with Xiao Xu
we won't have much of a chance to win.
Right, where is Prince Ling now?
Ling is in the city making arrangements for patrol duties.
Your Highness!
How is it?
A decree was sent from the palace. to ask after Your Highness's injury.
I'm fine.
How is it in the palace?
His Majesty assigned Prince Ming to interrogate Qing Chen
to seek out accomplices.
However, His Majesty doesn't seem to think that you're involved.
It was all because of what Qing Chen insisted on doing that day.
She could risk her life to protect me.
I would never allow her and The Mages to be harmed.
What do you plan to do?
Right now, I have to disassociate myself from her.
If not, I won't have a chance to save her from the palace.
Ming...
He's not that easy to tackle.
Have you heard from Heavenly Capital?
There's no news at the moment.
Where's Princess Duo Xia?
- Report! - Princess Duo Xia--
Our men on patrol reported that Princess Duo Xia left the city alone!
The enemies will soon be upon us.
Why would Princess Duo Xia leave the city alone?
It must be that she couldn't convince all eight clan leaders
so she's gone to see Mukesha.
Ling!
You mustn't leave the city at such a time!
Duo Xia is in trouble!
The army can't do without its commander for a day!
The situation outside the city is unknown.
The enemies are hoping that you would walk straight into their lair.
If you head out so recklessly
what are we to do should anything happen to you?
Mukesha is up to something.
Duo Xia has gone to see him alone.
How would I know what he might do to Duo Xia?
I can't allow her to take such a risk alone.
Ling!
The more you care, the more you panic.
Mukesha is fond of Duo Xia.
He wouldn't harm her.
However, in his mind, you robbed him of his beloved and took over his city.
He hates you to the core.
He wouldn't show you any mercy.
Even so, I have to bring her back safely.
Ling!
I can understand that you're eager to bring her back to safety!
Let me finish what I have to say.
When Her Highness left the city, I've already sent my men after her.
We just need to wait patiently to hear back from them.
Hold on.
Why would you send our men after her?
Ling, don't blame me for it.
We're now in A-Chai Tribe.
Although Princess Duo Xia is now married to you
we're still in someone else's territory.
We're the foreigners here.
Anyway, it's always best to be cautious.
Besides... I've promised Miss Qing Chen to keep you safe.
Since we set out to war
you've sent your men to monitor Duo Xia's every move
as requested by Qing Chen?
Ling... I did so as a precaution
but on the other hand, it's also to protect Her Highness?
Fine, you're already carrying out orders behind my back now?
Is that so?
Are you sure that your men are following her closely?
Ling, don't you even trust me anymore?
Should anything go wrong, we'll be informed right away.
However, if you insisted on going
not only would you be unable to rescue Her Highness
but also make Mukesha hate you even more.
So why don't we wait for a while longer?
All right.
Noble Consort.
I wish to see His Majesty.
Your Highness, all day and night
His Majesty is troubled by the battles at the borders.
He feels quite vexed by it now.
If Your Highness has matters to discuss
why don't you come over tomorrow?
I'm here to discuss the battles at the border.
This is-- Your Highness...
Who is outside the hall?
Your Majesty, Noble Consort seeks audience.
Let her in.
Yes.
Your Highness, please.
It's already very late.
Why have you come to see me?
I wonder if Your Majesty still remembers that night when Zhan was born?
That night...
I nearly couldn't get to see Your Majesty ever again.
Now that I think about it...
It still makes me shudder.
You had endured much hardship to give birth to my son.
I definitely remember it.
If it were for Your Majesty, I'm willing to endure any hardship.
Twenty some years have fleeted by.
I'm old now.
You... no longer have the looks you once did.
I've served by Your Majesty's side since before you took the throne.
All these years, I've served Your Majesty dutifully.
Your Majesty is troubled by the affairs at the borders
but I haven't be able to share your burdens.
I can't help but panic about it.
You should know that no concubines are allowed to meddle in politics!
The crisis at the borders is an important state affair.
Even if Your Majesty punishes me, I have to offer my advice.
Ling has led troops to war for years.
He has rendered many a meritorious military achievements.
It's wise of Your Majesty to assign him to this battle.
However...
What is it?
This is a critical battle.
Although Ling has a just cause to fight for A-Chai Tribe
has Your Majesty considered that his new identity as prince consort
could give him the chance to join forces with A-Chai Tribe
should he have the intent to rebel.
Black Armor Army along with the armed forces of A-Chai Tribe...
The battle is critical?
Since you know that we're in a critical battle
you would still say that?
If such words spread to the border and into Ling's ears
wouldn't that make things worse?
I'd rather say it now when we still have a chance
before the situation gets out of hand some day.
Duo Xia married into Great Wei.
Great Wei goes to war for her sake.
Does it have to be Ling?
Ling can remain in Heavenly Capital while another is sent to A-Chai Tribe.
Wouldn't that keep the influence of both sides in check?
Sure!
Tell me then. Who should I sent to war instead?
Your Majesty, please give Zhan a chance.
Have I not given you enough chances?
I'm not making such a request for my own sake.
On the battlefield, everyone's life is at risk.
I only have Great Wei's interests at heart.
Great Wei's interests at heart, indeed.
Are you not paving the way for Zhan?
Are you not after the position of heir apparent?
I wouldn't die a thousand times over than to admit to what Your Majesty said.
Appointing an heir apparent is an important state affair.
Your Majesty has your considerations.
I wouldn't dare voice an opinion on it.
It's rare that you still have a sense of propriety.
State affairs are surely decided by Your Majesty.
I am just a mother.
And more so, a subject and citizen of Great Wei.
All that I do is for the sake of Great Wei.
Who would want her own son to go to war?
However, it is necessary.
Is this really what you think?
Your Majesty, Xi is already dead.
All I have left is Zhan.
I've come to make such a request so as to redeem my sins.
That's enough!
Anyone can mention Xi.
But only you're unfit to do so!
Your Majesty!
As for who to send out to war, I have already made my decision.
In regards to Zhan, I have better arrangements for him.
You need not worry!
You make it all sound so dignified.
Do you really think that I wouldn't know what you have in mind?
However Your Majesty might think
I'll stay on my knees in here until Your Majesty agrees to my request.
Fine.
You can stay on your knees.
Your Highness!
- Your Highness. - Why the panic?
His Majesty summons you to the palace.
Your Highness must set out now.
At such a late hour?
Has something happened?
I do not know the details.
It seems to be related to Noble Consort.
I heard you.
Eunuch Sun, my father has summoned me at such a late hour.
Has something gone wrong?
Noble Consort is kneeling inside Zhiyuan Hall.
Your Highness, you should talk some sense into her.
Do you know why my mother is kneeling in there?
What else could it be?
Her Highness would only kneel for you sake.
Congratulations, General.
You've finally controlled most of the military power in A-Chai Tribe.
Next, we must take back the city we have lost.
Then, we'll take down Great Wei!
Your Highness, once I get Taoyang City back from Yuan Ling...
I shall drink to my content with Your Highness again!
General, you're indeed a hearty man!
I will drink with you to my heart's content tonight!
Here!
General...
Mukesha!
Who knew that you'd really conspire with Xiao Xu?
Having alarmed Your Highness--
By the law of A-Chai Tribe, treason is punished
- by death! - By death.
Do you acknowledge your sin?
Your Highness, hear me out.
I have nothing to say to a traitor!
Princess Duo Xia has such a ferocious temper.
General, are you sure that you can handle her in the future?
Your Highness, I have important matters to discuss with the princess.
I'll invite Your Highness over for more wine as my apology.
General, are you kicking me out?
In my opinion, Princess Duo Xia doesn't have any affection for you at all.
General, why would you insult yourself so?
If General is fond of women
once we join forces to take down Great Wei, what women can't we have?
That's enough!
Your Highness.
I won't be able to entertain Your Highness today.
General, don't blame me for not reminding you.
In history, women has always been a source of trouble.
You mustn't be fooled by her appearance.
If you wish to take down Great Wei, you have to cooperate with me
in order to defeat Black Armor Army.
We shall share the lands of Great Wei!
Xiao Xu!
Have you not heard that arrogance brings about one's downfall?
I'd advise you to withdraw your troops soon.
If not, when we meet on the battlefield, I'll surely cut off your head!
Princess Duo Xia, safeguard your Taoyang City first.
Mother, it's getting late.
I'll escort you back to your palace?
The longer I kneel here in the hall
the more His Majesty couldn't bear to see me so.
Then you're one step closer to becoming heir apparent.
Mother, you've made such painstaking efforts for me.
But now in the eyes of the others, I have failed in filial piety.
Mother, politics isn't as simple as you think.
If you insist on doing so, I'm afraid it would only backfire.
Now that your fourth brother has married the princess of A-Chai Tribe.
If he were to return in victory this time
do you know how the situation would then change?
Even if Ling returns in victory, the situation won't change.
We will still remain equal forces that keep each other in check.
After all these years, do you still not understand Father?
Father has always been wary of naming his heir apparent.
What he wants is a balanced situation.
If anyone tries to make a reckless move now
I'm afraid that it would only turn for the worse.
Unless...
We attain success in one strike.
Mother, what did you say?
Your Highness.
Your Majesty asks to speak to you in the inner hall.
I'll go in now.
Zhan...
Whatever it is...
Don't take me into consideration.
Father.
Your mother came to beg me to send you to war in Ling's stead.
Is that what you also wish for?
All men aspire to achieve success anywhere in the world.
I do wish to fight in wars and command an army like Ling.
However, I think that Ling has to be the one to lead the army to this war.
Why?
Ling has a better reason than I do to go to war with Liang State.
Ling is now the prince consort of A-Chai Tribe.
He has a just cause for the war.
That gives Liang State no reason to stir up more trouble.
Now that East Palace is without a master
everyone is eyeing the position of heir apparent.
In your opinion, who do you think will make the best crown prince?
The position of heir apparent concerns the safety of our nation.
Apart from his talent
he must also convince all subjects to pledge allegiance to him.
Therefore, this isn't some position that we could vie for.
Even if the position is to be won, whoever wins can't have it for long.
However, no one has a say in this matter.
Whoever it is that Father decides on would be the one I'm subordinate to.
Your mother begged me to send you to war.
Do you know her intention?
Mother wishes for me to render meritorious services
and to share Father's burdens.
However, as a prince
one's achievement doesn't lie solely on the battlefield.
If the nation isn't stable domestically
how could Ling lead the army to war with ease?
Father, my mother cares too deeply for me.
She's made a mistake unknowingly.
I hope that Father could forgive her.
Tell me what your mother's mistake is.
As of the ancestral code, women of the harem are not to interfere with politics.
Mother has violated the most important palace regulation.
It's good that you're aware of it.
At the moment, your mother is kneeling right out there.
I'll leave it to you to handle this matter.
Sun Shi.
Present.
Write up my imperial decree.
Prince Zhan is to be in charge of Nine City Military Bureau.
He is to protect the capital.
Yes.
- Father... - What is it?
You're unwilling to do so?
I accept the decree and thank Father for your graciousness.
I had to stoop to such measures all because of Your Highness.
It's because of me?
How do I not know that I have turned you into a traitor?
From Your Highness's perspective, I might be a traitor.
Your Highness has taught me that if I meet the love of my life
I should give it my all to win her over.
Isn't that so?
Even if it is so, you shouldn't collude with enemies to betray your country!
Mukesha...
If you have been hoodwinked by Xiao Xu in a moment's folly
it's not too late to turn back now.
Turn back?
What about you?
Would you be willing to turn back?
If you could leave Yuan Ling and come back to me
I'll have Xiao Xu killed right away!
Do you know that collaborating with Liang State
is as good as asking a tiger for its skin?
Once Black Armor Army retreats out of Taoyang City
A-Chai Tribe will be at the mercy of Liang State
and burn in raging flames of hell!
All in all...
Your Highness simply couldn't bear to part with Yuan Ling?
I've now decided to raise a rebellion.
I will fulfill my wish and follow my heart's desire!
Our past friendship no longer exists!
Now, I only want you to be mine!
I want you to be my woman.
Do you think that I'll marry a man who colluded with our enemies
to betray his nation and people?
No.
You won't.
But from my perspective...
That doesn't matter to me.
I want you to remember that there was once a man called Mukesha.
He could risk everything for you.
Only then...
You would then always...
Truly...
Remember me.
Mukesha...
I'll beg you one last time.
Quit now.
If you turn back now, I won't hold it against you.
Unless Your Highness will do as I wish
I won't stop until blood sheds and flows for thousands of miles.
Fine.
If you say so...
I'll see you on the battlefield.
I'll be waiting.
I've made it clear to Father that Ling's position as the commander
in the war against Liang State is irreplaceable.
What will your father do with me?
Father has left this matter to me.
Guards!
By the emperor's oral decree
Noble Consort has interfered with political issues.
She has violated the ancestral code.
Escort her back to Yanxi Hall.
From now on, without a decree, she is not to enter Zhiyuan Hall.
Yes!
Noble Consort, after you.
Mother, take care.
This is the best I could do to protect you, Mother.
The punishment is just so?
Deep in your heart...
You never know what it means to be ruthless.
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