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[Lost Love In Times]
[Episode 52]
Your Highness.
Do you have any news?
Mukesha has led his troops away from the abandoned ruins
and broke the encirclement of Prince Hao.
He did keep his word.
- You are dismissed. - Yes.
It's been almost 30 years.
I'm already old.
Yet you still look as you once were.
It's just like the first time I set my eyes on you...
You were in Zhiyuan Hall's main hall.
At that time, you had led the army on a conquest to the west.
You just returned in victory.
You were dressed in armor and looked extremely valiant.
However, the look in your eyes was filled with desire and ambition.
You still remember everything that happened in the past.
Certainly.
I'd never forget how you looked at me then.
You took liberty of the former emperor's trust in you
and slowly bribed your way into gaining military power.
You bribed the eunuchs.
You schemed and plotted in secret.
You actually had the entire palace precinct under your control!
You staged a coup d'état and imprisoned the former emperor.
He couldn't rest in peace!
That is what you actually remembered?
Definitely.
It's carved deep into my bones.
Never will I ever forget it.
It's but a rumor.
You're talking nonsense again.
Have you held a grudge against me all these years because of that?
Do you dare to swear before the memorial tablet of the former emperor
that you did nothing of that sort?
You dare to say that you succeeded the throne as decreed
and didn't hide the truth from the world?
You dare to say you have no guilt and that you're just and upright?
It's actually him that you still have on your mind.
I've put up with you for 30 years.
I've also waited 30 years for you.
I've doted on you for 30 years.
Who knew that in your eyes, I'm even inferior to a dead man?
I took over this world for you!
I built you the Lotus Palace and met your every need!
What is it that you want?
I want the world that you rule.
I want your life!
Will you let me have them?
You're more selfish than anyone.
You said that you took over the sovereignty for me?
I was your scapegoat for the past 30 years.
Everyone said that you killed your brother to take his wife
but when was this ever because of me?
You obviously did it out of your ambition and desire for power!
That means...
You know me best.
When I looked into your eyes then, I knew...
You shouldn't still think of him.
You and I are the most intimate of all.
He was the one who truly kept me on his mind
where it mattered the most to him.
As for you...
I am but a personal desire that you crave for.
Listen...
Answer me.
Ling...
Ling... Is he my flesh and blood?
It's already too late now even if you've found out about it.
He's all grown up now.
He wields all three armed forces.
He can take back everything that the former emperor once lost.
You're the one who has contributed to this outcome.
You've raised the former emperor's son into such a wonderful man!
You must be furious?
No one has ever toyed with you and deceived you!
Why don't you kill me?
Unleash your hatred and vent it on me!
You wish to die?
No...
I won't let you die.
I want you to stay alive.
Stay by my side and watch how I tackle that treacherous son!
In this world...
No one will dare defy me.
Neither can you.
For the past 30 years...
You're the one who hasn't changed.
You always act so high and mighty.
I've told you.
You still know me best.
Bear this in mind. Stay alive and well.
Stay by my side.
Whatever I have won...
I won't give it up to anyone.
You think that you have control over everything?
But I simply won't let you have it your way.
Your Majesty!
Your... Your Majesty!
- Your Majesty! - Why the panic?
There's a report from Lotus Palace.
Consort Lian took her life last night!
What?
She killed herself?
Your Majesty, Consort Lian...
How she must have hated me...
I never intended to hurt her in anyway.
She actually resorted to such means to get back at me.
Your Majesty, my condolences.
Please don't be too upset.
Consort Lian died holding the former emperor's memorial tablet in her arms.
She was so eager to reunite with that man?
She'd rather kill herself to do so?
Consort Lian probably couldn't get over it?
No...
It isn't that she couldn't get over it.
She just wanted me to be completely humiliated before everyone.
Write up my decree.
Write up the decree in my stead to sentence Consort Lian to death!
She is my woman.
Even till her death, she must obey me.
She may only die if I allow it!
Yes, Your Majesty.
Go and get it done now.
Your Majesty, here is the military report that's just arrived from the border.
Your Majesty!
My Hao is now entrapped by enemies!
Draw up my decree. Deploy the army!
Go and rescue my Hao!
Your Majesty!
How confident are you about this battle?
Honestly...
I don't know.
Do you have any fear?
I shouldn't have any.
However, if I fail to win this battle
everyone around me would be sacrificed.
Therefore, I fear for this battle more than anyone else.
In order to see Qing Chen again, we must win this battle.
Qing Chen.
Why didn't you see Ling and Princess Duo Xia off when they left the city?
You made Ling worried.
The battle is upon us so this isn't the time to discuss that.
Take a look.
I've just commanded the soldiers to strengthen defense at North Gate.
However, the defense at the main gate is still insufficient.
Although Mukesha promised Duo Xia to retreat momentarily
he is not one to be trusted.
We must still take precautions.
You're aware of it as well?
Without any doubt, Mukesha will surely attack the city within two days.
I'll be honest with you.
I've kept some information from Ling when I reported to him.
Mukesha didn't deploy his troops for the city ruins but Taoyang.
However, should Ling be informed of this matter
he surely won't be at ease to leave the city.
Hao has never been trained to lead an army.
The ancient ruins is weak in defense.
Without reinforcements, he will surely be killed.
However, it's different in Taoyang.
With the armed forces we currently have at hand
it shouldn't be a problem for us to hold the fort for a few days.
You intend to risk your life to hang in here for a few days
so as to ensure the safety of Prince Hao?
I'm sorry.
When you suggested staying behind to guard the city
I didn't insist that you leave.
If I did so, Ling would surely have noticed something amiss.
I've already made arrangements.
You and Ming Yan will leave Taoyang now with the bodyguards.
Report!
Your Highness, Mukesha has made a move.
Your Highness, His Majesty is here.
If needed, Father could just summon me to the palace.
Why bother making a trip out of the palace to see me?
You've held an official title and managed your own manor for years
I've never once visited.
Today, I've come to take a look.
Father has much to handle every day.
You're occupied with state affairs.
How would I dare trouble Father for a visit?
Speaking of state affairs, you're the most capable one of all my sons.
Now, only you can share my burdens.
May I ask Father what has happened?
Your eldest brother was ambushed on his way to deliver the rations.
He's now trapped near the border of A-Chai Tribe.
It's not known if he's alive.
Father, fret not.
Earlier on, Ling led the army and took back Taoyang.
I'm sure that Ling will protect him.
I command you to take this military tally with you to A-Chai Tribe
to take over the three armed forces with this confidential decree.
You must bring your eldest brother home safely.
Would you be able to do so?
Father, what is this about?
Ling has led the army to war for years.
When facing Liang State's army, be it experience or combat skills
he is the more suitable candidate.
I have my reasons for doing so!
As for this confidential decree...
You can only read it after you've taken over the armed forces.
Yes, Father.
Bear this in mind.
A ruler must not be overly sympathetic.
Do you understand?
Yes, I do.
I'll assign another 800 personal guards to be your bodyguards
to escort you all the way to announce the decree.
Set out right now.
There's no time to lose.
I won't hold it against you and Li for fooling around previously.
I've released him from house arrest.
As for your mother, I've ordered her to work on
her self-cultivation in Yanxi Hall.
You must act according to my decree.
When you return, I shall reward you according to your merits.
Perhaps...
I might... confer your mother as the empress.
I accept the decree and thank Father for your graciousness.
Mukesha...
He's finally shown his true colors.
This is his true potential.
How have you been?
It's best never to meet a man of bad faith!
Since you've come to seek your own doom today
I don't mind sending you on your way!
What a joke!
Taoyang City is now short of soldiers.
How are you going to fend off my army?
Here's a word of advice!
If you open the gates and surrender sooner
I can spare your lives!
It's better than to have the civilians in the city die along with you!
As the people of A-Chai Tribe
you're leading the army of Liang State to attack your own city.
How will you answer to the people of Taoyang City?
I'm just taking back what originally belonged to A-Chai Tribe.
This is what our people would want!
If I don't it back, am I to let Wei State take our cities one by one?
Princess Duo Xia is now the princess consort of Greta Wei!
Great Wei and A-Chai Tribe are now joined in matrimony!
Who is the traitor here?
I'm sure that the people of A-Chai Tribe will be the judge of it!
Our princess has been deceived!
She made the wrong choice.
That was what made A-Chai Tribe fall apart!
You are up to no good!
You might be able to fool Her Highness but not me.
I'd advise you to surrender now.
Otherwise, don't blame me for not showing you any mercy!
You--
There's no need to argue with him.
How long could we hold the fort with our troops?
We vary greatly in numbers.
If they force their way into the city
we'd all be wiped out before Ling can even make it back.
Prince Che! Are you still hesitating?
There's nothing to hesitate about.
As the foreigners that General has called us
we could still fight shoulder to shoulder with Taoyang City's garrison guards.
You claim that you're here to take back the lost lands of A-Chai Tribe
but here you are, leading the army to massacre the city.
It seems that you're not only skilled in fighting battles
but also impressive in distorting the truth.
Enough nonsense!
If you refuse to surrender to me, I'll attack the city!
Defend the city!
Your Highness, we're ready!
Good!
Do you trust me?
I've served Ling all my life.
He trusts you with all his heart.
- Why would I not? - Good!
As long as you can hold the fort overnight
I'll have a way to wipe out the enemies.
Good!
However they attack us, I'll be sure to fend them off!
- You! Fortify the walls! - Yes!
- You! Fortify the gates! - Yes!
Quickly!
Do you really have a way to fend them off?
Honestly...
I don't really have a way to do so.
I said those words for the soldiers.
You're trying to boost their spirits?
Yes. This is the only feasible solution.
I hope that we could persist till Prince Ling returns.
All right.
I'll send a fast rider to inform him.
- Your Highness. - How is it?
We've already had them entrapped in the ruins for days.
I don't think they can last much longer.
However, the enemies are in hiding while we're out in the open.
The men we sent in never returned.
Convey my orders.
Reinforce the troops and force our way in!
Yes!
Your Highness, how is the situation in Taoyang City?
Mukesha suddenly withdrew his troops.
He's up to no good.
This time, I must capture Yuan Hao alive.
We'll see what Yuan Ling would do.
Your Highness, Mukesha leads a huge number of soldiers.
They are attacking fiercely. We might--
Taoyang City is easy to hold but hard to attack.
As long as we don't panic and strengthen our defense
Mukesha can't break into the city anytime soon even with a large army.
Once Ling returns and we'll trap Mukesha's forces between us.
He is sure to be defeated!
Convey my orders!
- Strengthen our defense! - Yes!
- Quickly! - Hurry up!
- Keep up! - Yes!
Faster!
Your Highness!
Your Highness...
Your Highness! Your Highness...
What happened?
Prince Ling, it's an urgent report from Prince Che.
Mukesha has surrounded Taoyang City with tens of thousands of soldiers.
There are only ten some thousand soldiers in Taoyang City.
How can Qing Chen and Che defend the city?
Your Highness, I'll have to head back to reinforce Qing Chen and Che.
You should keep going forward to rescue Prince Hao.
This is the only solution.
Yes.
The army of A-Chai Tribe, obey my command!
Follow me back to Taoyang City!
We'll annihilate the rebels!
Yes!
Duo Xia!
Be very cautious.
Await my return.
Likewise.
Black Armor Army!
Get ready! We'll set out immediately!
Yes!
Yuan Ling!
I'll await your victorious return in Taoyang City.
Sure.
Your Highness, we have yet to hear from the men we sent in.
How outrageous.
Your Highness, we're running out of time.
If we hesitate any longer
I'm afraid that Yuan Ling will arrive with reinforcements.
Listen up!
Capture Wei State's Crown Prince, Yuan Hao alive!
Whoever captures him alive will be rewarded with 20.000 gold taels!
And promoted five ranks up!
Yes!
Your Highness, Liang State's troops are all dispatched for a full attack.
We only have a small number of men so I'm afraid--
It seems that Ling isn't going to arrive in time.
Zhang Shu, Qin Zhan, come with me to take them on!
You mustn't!
Liang State's troops have been stationed outside for days
without launching an attack so they must want you alive.
Therefore, whatever happens, I must keep you safe!
Your Highness, please leave with your bodyguards first.
Your Highness, please retreat first!
I know that you mean well.
You're both experienced generals who fought in battles.
If I were to abandon my men, how am to face Great Wei's armed forces?
But Your Highness--
Don't bother talking me out of it!
Come with me to take the enemies head on!
I won't allow Xiao Xu's scheme to succeed!
Your Highness.
I'll determine my life with this sword in my hand.
The swords of soldiers are like their lives.
I swear upon my life to protect you!
Zhang Shu, since you pledge your sword to me today
I shall repay you with my life.
Xiao Xu intends to use me as a hostage to threaten Great Wei.
If we fail to break siege in this attempt
you must kill me with your sword!
Do so for the sake of our friendship!
No, Your Highness.
You must escape safely.
You must live out your life on the bed in the palace.
You'll be surrounded by grandchildren.
You mustn't die now!
You've served me for years and you still don't know what I seek?
Compared to the confined walls of the palace
my heart yearns for the freedom in this great desert!
Your Highness!
Whatever happens, you mustn't be sacrificed in this place!
When that really happens...
I'll join you in death but before that happens
don't talk about death so easily.
All right!
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