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[Lost Love In Times]
[Episode 51]
Tao Yao...
I'll fulfill your wish to protect The Mages.
Once the Grand Sorceress returns to the capital...
I'll surely keep her safe.
Rest in peace.
Tao Yao...
We once swore to protect The Mages.
Never are we to break this oath.
Yet we've failed to...
We failed to be honest with our feelings for each other.
Tao Yao...
I couldn't remain by your side in this lifetime.
I will do so in my next life.
[Tao Yao]
Your Highness.
Your Highness, what has happened?
I rarely see such an expression on Your Highness.
All these years...
We've been following orders from the Elder of dark sorcery.
But we've never met her in person.
I now realize just how absurd and bizarre this is.
We are all actually her pawns.
Your Highness has found out who our Elder really is?
Consort Lian.
It's actually Consort Lian?
No wonder when I ran into her previously
I felt a powerful surge of spiritual powers suppressing me.
But she's Prince Ling's mother.
Is she using us to assist Prince Ling to the throne?
I don't know what she is after.
However, if we are to go head to head with her
we're definitely no match for her.
Now that Father has made a confidential decree
once Ling has the intent to rebel, we can kill him at the border.
Therefore, even if Ling doesn't rebel
I will make him do so.
If so, how would Your Highness like me to assist you?
Make your way to A-Chai Tribe right now.
Take our refined voodoo puppets with you.
Wait over there for me.
Yes.
Whatever happens, even if Consort Lian is too powerful
I have nothing to fear as long as I get Ling killed.
Your Majesty, the commoner, Yuan Ming seeks audience.
I've demoted him to a commoner.
He still hasn't corrected his ways and instead acted ostentatiously.
There's no need to pay him any attention.
Your Majesty, Yuan Ming said that he has important matters to report.
He said that it's about the rumors in the palace.
I didn't dare to take it upon myself to make any decision.
Rumors in the palace?
Your Majesty, rumors have been spread throughout the palace.
It's been rumored that Prince Ling isn't Your Majesty's real son.
How impertinent!
How can anyone take such a groundless rumor seriously?
Ming has always been devious and ruthless in his ways.
He'd resort to killing his siblings in order to achieve his goals.
I've spared his life out of my compassion for him as my son!
Now that the war at the border is in grave crisis
he's sowing discord instead of coming up with ways to fend off enemies.
Your Majesty has the general interests at heart.
I've been overly worried.
It's best that you head home first.
His Majesty is too busy to see you.
Father doesn't want to see me?
Did you tell him that I have important matters to report?
You're a clever man.
You should know better than I do what His Majesty means by doing this.
Father demoted me to a commoner!
Now, you wouldn't even see me?
You're not to act unruly before His Majesty's hall!
Fine, if it is so, don't blame me for being ruthless!
I'd like to see if you could still be so heartless when you're left all alone!
It seems that the rumor has caused quite a stir in the palace.
We're just in time.
Let's make use of what he's started to stir up a commotion.
By then, His Majesty will believe in He Ru Yi's words.
Zhan is too silly.
He had himself grounded because of that sorceress.
We can only take drastic measures now to eliminate Ling's chances.
Once His Majesty knows of the truth
Great Wei's God of War...
He probably won't even get to die on the battlefield.
Prince Ming, where are you going?
Your Ladyship does play well.
You could actually fool everyone.
Should Father find out about you, I wonder what he would think?
Prince Ming, the dark sorceresses you keep
once escaped from Celestial Dance House.
You deceived the emperor and caused great disturbance in the imperial court.
How could you disassociate yourself from any matters related to dark sorcery?
What about Ling?
He's the son of the former emperor.
That's treason.
I wonder how Your Ladyship intends to explain that?
Now that the battle at A-Chai Tribe is in a critical situation
how could he possibly lay a finger on Ling at such a time?
Your Ladyship shouldn't be too confident.
It's brutal on the battlefield.
It's still uncertain if Ling could make it back safely.
This is the reason why I've come to see you today.
Judging by your temperament
you've learned of such a huge secret and yet was banished by His Majesty.
You're sure to look for an opportunity to stage a comeback.
Apart from Ling
you won't let Prince Zhan, Prince Hao, and Prince Che off either.
You now wish to make use of the battle at A-Chai Tribe
to get rid of your opponents.
You should ask me if I would agree to it.
You're indeed the Chief Elder of dark sorcery.
You know too much.
You dare go against me with that bit of spiritual power?
I'll tell you now why you've been chosen as a pawn of dark sorcery.
In terms of viciousness
you're the most cold-blooded of all princes.
You forced each and every one of those close to you to death.
Prince Ji was forced to take his life and Crown Prince was framed.
You sacrificed Luan Fei.
You can keep going.
Kill Prince Hao. Take out Prince Zhan.
Harm Prince Che.
I won't stop you.
Instead, I'll assist you in secret.
However, you must bear this in mind.
You are not to lay a finger on Ling.
Otherwise, I'll let you lead a life worse than death.
You killed both my mother and Xian Wu.
What now? You wish to avenge them?
It depends if you are capable of that.
Keep this in mind.
Even outside Lotus Palace, I can still kill you easily.
After you leave, don't become an abandoned pawn of mine.
I'd find it quite a pity to lose such a good pawn as you.
Just you wait.
If I don't avenge Mother and Xian Wu...
If I don't make you suffer the pain of losing your son...
I, Yuan Ming, swear to do so upon my own existence!
His Majesty has actually sent soldiers to keep Zhan under house arrest.
It's no wonder my aunt was so angry and anxious.
How can they keep me out with just these few guards?
Cai Qian?
Zhan.
What brings you here?
I'm here to bid you farewell.
Where are you going?
I feel so ill at ease lately.
I think that something would happen to Che.
Therefore, I've decided to go to him.
Silly lass.
If you know that he's the one, you should go all out to find him.
Just follow your heart.
What about you, Zhan?
Are you willing to be imprisoned in here?
Qing Chen doesn't--
That's why you and Che must live happily all the more.
You should hold on tightly to the happiness that I've never had.
I thought that you'd stop me from going.
Have you forgotten that I was the one who brought the both of you together?
I've thought it through.
Nothing is more cruel to lovers than keeping than apart.
Therefore, you must take good care of yourself.
When you meet up with Che, don't keep squabbling with him.
He's worthy of your love.
Zhan, you must take good care of yourself.
Since you're going to the border, bring a letter there for me.
Who is it for?
Hand it to Ling.
This letter is related to Ling and Che's safety.
You must make sure that Ling receives it.
Heavenly Capital might soon be overwhelmed by drastic changes.
General, we've sent our scouts in there for days.
None of them made it back.
Should we send more men and barge in by force?
Don't bother.
We should still go along with the prince's plan.
We'll send in small troops to cause a stir in their morale.
Our mission is to capture Yuan Hao alive.
Yes!
I'd like to see how long this abolished Crown Prince of Great Wei
could hang in there?
Your Highness.
How is this situation?
The enemies have only sent in small troops to sneak an attack on us.
Their larger forces are outside surrounding the city
but they never attacked.
I wonder what they have in mind.
Hang in there!
Your Highness, we've heard from Prince Ling.
Once the larger forces of Liang State enters the city
we'll collaborate from within.
Safeguard this place.
Act according to the plan.
- Yes! - Yes!
Mukesha has agreed not to send in his troops.
That will give us an advantage over Liang State's defense.
You'll lead the soldiers to safeguard Taoyang City.
Che and I will break the siege.
During this time, you must keep Taoyang City safe.
I'm still quite worried about Mukesha.
Although he promised me to hold his troops back
what should I do if he launches a surprise attack
when the both of you are away?
Mukesha won't take any action if you're the one guarding Taoyang City.
As for the rest, there's nothing to fear.
This plan is too risky.
Your Highness should reconsider.
- Qing Chen? - Qing Chen?
What bring you here?
It's a long story.
I'll tell you the details when I get the time.
I've overheard what you just planned.
Prince Ling mustn't leave Taoyang.
The enemies haven't broken into the city by force
because Your Highness is here.
They don't dare to take any reckless action.
Should both princes leave the city at the same time
how could Duo Xia hold the fort on her own
when the enemies come barging in with full force?
It's fine if I just have to keep them from breaking in.
If I make the right arrangements, I could hold the fort for a few days.
However, if both princes are to break the siege
I'm afraid it will be one nasty fight.
Before I came to Taoyang, I've investigated into the enemies' camp.
Mukesha's soldiers are highly alert and ready for battle.
Therefore, you are right to be worried.
You sneaked into the enemies' camp alone?
Do you know how dangerous that is?
Come with me.
Why have you come to the battlefield alone?
Why didn't you send me a message first?
Why didn't you come to me first
instead of sneaking into the enemies' camp?
- Why-- - It's for your sake.
Do you know some sort of witchcraft?
I simply don't know what to do with you.
I wish to fight side by side with you like Duo Xia does.
I want to discuss strategies with you to tackle the enemies.
I want to storm the battlefields with you.
I'd rather not be thousands of miles away from you
worrying so much that I couldn't sleep at night.
Don't keep me in the dark.
What has gone wrong in Heavenly Capital?
As the imperial female officer, you couldn't have left rashly.
After you left...
Mister Mo's identity was exposed.
Elder Mo has always been very cautious.
How could he acted so carelessly?
I haven't been able to figure some matters out yet.
Fortunately, Mister Mo rescued my mentor.
I'll only know of the truth when I meet up with my mentor.
Right now, the pressing matter at hand is to rescue Prince Hao
from the entrapment of the ancient city ruins.
Che and I are fairly confident that we could rescue Hao safely.
Since you're already here, stay in the city with Duo Xia.
It's safer in here.
The enemies can't get in so easily.
What Duo Xia just said is quite sensible.
Why don't you let her go with you?
If she's with you, Mukesha won't try to ambush you on the way.
I'll stay to help Che safeguard the city.
There shouldn't be any accidents.
I know what you're going to say.
However, Duo Xia knows the enemies and the terrain better.
I just hope that with her by your side, you will be safe.
This time, you're up against a powerful army.
I know that it's going to be very difficult.
However, this will affect my future and survival!
This also will decide if dark sorcery can take over the Meandering Skies.
Make it or break it!
Rest assured, Your Highness.
We swear to remain faithful to Your Highness till the very end.
We swear to remain faithful to Your Highness till the very end!
Set out right away to A-Chai Tribe.
Yes!
- Yes! - Yes!
His Majesty has made a decree.
Noble Consort is not to enter Zhiyuan Hall without permission.
Concubine Yin brings forth Imperial Physician, He Ru Yi
and asks to seek audience with Your Majesty.
It's a very important matter.
I beg Your Majesty to let me to you in person.
Subject, He Ru Yi has deceived Your Majesty
and committed a capital crime!
I've come to ask Your Majesty for punishment!
I've made you reflect on your ways in your own quarters.
Why have you come to my Zhiyuan Hall again?
Did you turn a deaf ear to what I said?
In Great Wei, Your Majesty is like Heaven to us.
If a decree has been made, I'd never dare to defy it.
However, someone has deceived everyone.
Since I've found out about it, how can I not report it honestly?
Once I've related the entire matter to Your Majesty...
Should Your Majesty wish to punish me then
I will willingly accept it.
Don't you just love to see the world in chaos?
What about you?
Haven't you retired to your hometown due to illness?
What are you still doing here?
I... I have done wrong!
I have sinned!
I wouldn't dare to lie to Your Majesty.
I have come to plead guilty!
Your Majesty... Please forgive me!
He Ru Yi, whatever it is, just report it honestly.
Whether you're guilty or not, His Majesty will be the judge of it.
You need not panic.
Your Majesty, He Ru Yi is here to report to you a matter
that is related to the rumor circulating in the palace recently.
Back then, He Ru Yi was threatened by Consort Lian
to cover up the truth for her.
He lied to Your Majesty about the prince's premature birth.
Now, he can prove that Prince Ling isn't Your Majesty's son.
He is... the son of the former emperor.
Let me help you with it?
What are you laughing at?
Nothing. I just like watching you tidy up my clothes.
I also wish I could do so every day.
That day will surely come.
I've inspected all the security measures and they are all in order.
I'll set out tomorrow morning.
All right.
I've been meaning to ask you about a matter.
I've broken the jade rings that you gave me.
It's all right.
If you like them, I'll get you another pair.
But these jade rings seem to be very special.
If you wish to know what's special about them, I can tell you.
But you'll have to wait till you've married me.
There's one more condition.
You'll have to use a secret of yours in exchange for it.
A secret of mine...
Don't say it if you don't want to.
You have to make up so many excuses.
Anyway, I know what you're thinking even if you won't say it.
Tell me what I'm thinking right now.
When I leave the city to take the enemies head on
I'd have to return safely without any injuries.
Don't worry.
I'll surely return safe and sound for your sake
I'll be with you for life.
Be very cautious.
I'll be waiting here for you.
Head back to our camp immediately.
Convey my orders to withdraw the entire army.
Forfeit the collaboration with Liang State.
Are we really going to withdraw our army?
Isn't it a pity to miss out on such an opportunity?
I've made a promise to Duo Xia so I can't go back on my word.
Yuan Hao?
What is an abolished crown prince of Great Wei to us?
General Mukesha.
Princess Duo Xia has always had a fiery temper.
She suddenly agreed to marry you.
Could it be some sort of a trick?
Some sort of a trick?
So what if it is?
There's no harm at all to A-Chai Tribe.
Now that Liang and Wei are at war, they are bound to suffer casualties.
Black Armor Army wouldn't hold out for long with their number of troops.
Taoyang City!
It will surely be taken back into my hands!
This time, I'd wipe out Yuan Ling's entire army.
Duo Xia...
She will come back to me.
She will succumb willingly to me.
Seal off Yanxi Hall.
She must not meet anyone else.
Or say another word.
As for the rest... I'll leave it to you.
I'll see to it immediately.
What a humiliation...
This is the greatest humiliation of my life...
Consort Lian...
You and your son have now put me in a tight spot.
Your Majesty...
Should you make a decree to summon Prince Ling back immediately?
Why would I summon him back?
Am I to let Liang State take over our territory at the border?
Am I to summon him back so he could kill everyone in the palace
and then murder me so that it will be made known to the world
that I've spent 20 years raising someone else's son!
No... Your Majesty!
Your Majesty...
Your Majesty, calm down first.
I should calm down.
Ling...
I've spent 20 some years nurturing you with such great efforts...
Great Wei's God of War.
See?
If I want you to break...
You have to break.
The distance between us is now a step closer.
That man who stole your throne is now in great agony.
However, this is just the beginning of his suffering!
All that he has taken which didn't belong to him
will now make his life a living hell!
Report! Your Highness, bad news!
Mukesha led A-Chai Tribe's soldiers away in retreat!
What useless scum!
Mukesha won't ever achieve anything great.
One day, I'll surely vanquish him along with A-Chai Tribe.
Mukesha withdrew his army secretly.
It's hard to say that he won't join forces with Yuan Ling to tackle us.
Your Highness, should we still entrap Yuan Hao in the ruins?
Mukesha and Yuan Ling can't get along.
Although he won't help me entrap Yuan Hao
at least he won't assist Yuan Ling.
Send your men to keep monitoring Mukesha.
Should anything seem amiss, have him killed.
In addition, you are to gather our armed forces.
Make it over to the ruins now.
I'll capture Yuan Hao alive myself.
Yes, Your Highness!
Mister Mo?
Qing Chen.
Mentor?
You are Qing Chen?
Mentor!
Qing Chen greets Mentor.
I did not know that you're actually the Grand Sorceress of our tribe
who initiated the Magic Circle of Nine Transformations to come here.
Mentor, how did you know about that?
Qing Chen, you don't have to keep it from us anymore.
Even if you could keep it from us
you might not be able to keep your mentor in the dark.
Get up.
Mentor, I've been searching for you all this time.
I thought that even after initiating the magic circle
I wouldn't ever see you again.
Mentor, I'm sorry.
I've failed to protect The Mages.
Elder Tao Yao...
You've already done very well.
It was that fatuous king who can't tolerate The Mages.
You're not to be blamed for it.
The pressing matter at hand is to collect all the sacred pebbles
or your life will be in peril.
I've already found seven out of the nine sacred pebbles.
Only The Obsidian and The Garnet are nowhere to be found.
The Garnet could only be formed by the blood of a fearless person.
It's the hardest to find among the nine sacred pebbles.
As for The Obsidian, from what I know
it had once fallen into the hands of dark sorceresses.
Since then, its whereabouts is unknown.
Now, whether we could find the sacred pebbles or not
the reigning emperor won't tolerate The Mages.
We could only turn the situation around if we assist Prince Ling to the throne.
Mentor, I have a favor to ask of you.
Prince Ling will be leading his troops out of the city tomorrow.
However, Yuan Ming and his dark sorceresses are out to get him.
Could you and Mister Mo protect him secretly in case of any mishap?
Prince Ling has a heart of gold and will make a good ruler.
He's worthy of The Mages' assistance.
However, I'm still concerned about one matter.
Do you know who Prince Ling's mother is?
That's also what I wish to ask you about.
Is Consort Lian the real Chief Elder of dark sorcery?
Exactly.
With your intelligence, you should have guessed it by now.
His mother is the one who had planned for all this to happen.
She forced The Mages to our doom one step at a time.
She did this in order to attain the sacred pebbles.
I'll have to get rid of her eventually to avenge our deceased tribesmen.
You have to consider this carefully.
How will you face Prince Ling from now on?
Prince Ling isn't someone who doesn't know right from wrong.
He won't act in defiance of the truth.
Qing Chen has a point.
Even for the sake of Great Wei
we must ensure that Prince Ling won't be harmed by dark sorcery.
Leave this matter to me.
I'll offer my assistance to Prince Ling.
Thank you, Mister Mo.
All right.
I'll entrust Mister Mo with the various matters in this place.
Qing Chen, you must think this through.
Don't put the both of you in a difficult position in the future.
I understand.
I wonder what actions Consort Lian might take.
I have to rush back to Heavenly Capital in case anything happens.
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