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[Lost Love In Times]
[Episode 12]
Greetings to Your Majesty!
You may all dismiss now.
Yes.
I wasn't aware that Your Majesty has arrived.
It's just the two of us.
Don't stand on such ceremony.
Get up.
[Mo Lian, Consort Lian, Prince Ling's mother]
The tea sprouts picked after the rain are fresher at yours.
Your Majesty isn't just here to have tea at my quarters?
It seems that you already knew why I am here today.
You're just here to see what attitude I have about Ling's case.
Now that all the evidence is pointing to Ling...
Killed Yuan Xi... Poisoned Yuan Ting...
Even if I wish to protect him--
The world is now yours, Your Majesty.
To kill or let live, it is all within Your Majesty's control.
Isn't it just a matter of Your Majesty's few words
to determine who lives or dies?
There's nothing you can't protect.
Unless, you've wanted him dead right from the beginning.
If so...
Does my attitude still matter?
I've been waiting for you in Zhiyuan Hall.
But I've never once figured out what you really have in mind.
Since you wouldn't come to me, I've come to you instead.
Ling is your flesh and blood.
Do you really not care if he lives or dies?
From my point of view, he is also your flesh and blood.
It's been years.
You still think of him?
If you kill Ling...
The only connection that links us together... will exist no more.
You...
You think that you could threaten me with it?
Who in this world could threaten you?
In the past, there were still The Mages.
But then you had them wiped out.
I'm just like Ling. Neither of us fear death.
Your Majesty.
I suddenly feel unwell.
Pardon me for not keeping you company much longer.
Your Majesty, feel free to leave as you wish.
Luan Fei, what are you doing here?
It was too dangerous just now.
Your Highness should have shot me dead.
What nonsense is that?
Prince Xi's death has already turned the palace upside down.
Yet Your Highness is hiding out here hunting in the woods?
This matter concerns Ling, Xi, and Zhan.
They are all my dearest brothers.
As the Crown Prince and their eldest brother
it's inappropriate for me to take sides with either of them.
I could only hide out here far away from them.
I won't make my attitude known.
It's a lot quieter like this.
I know that you're not interested in the power struggle.
Take a look at this and see if you like it?
This is "Music Theory" by Wang Jun Zhi.
I've spent three years looking for this book.
Yet I never found it.
How did you find it?
Where there's a will, there's a way.
I'm lucky to have someone like you.
You could always find me whatever I seek.
Your Highness, I'm an imperial female officer.
This is inappropriate.
There's no one else around.
I couldn't care less for those regulations.
Luan Fei, why are your eyes so red?
I've told you that one day
I'll officially marry you as my Crown Princess Consort.
Please don't say that again, Your Highness.
Why?
I'm here on the orders of His Majesty to bring you back to the palace.
Princess Duo Xia of A-Chai Tribe has come to the capital.
She's here to tie a marital bond.
This day... It has finally arrived.
Your Highness, please return to the palace with me quickly.
Princess Duo Xia has come to visit personally for the marital bond?
The customs of A-Chai Tribe differ from that of Wei State.
I would not marry a man I have never met.
Please forgive me for my abrupt visit, Your Majesty.
Your Highness has traveled a great distance.
Crown Prince should be here to receive and host you.
I have overlooked this matter.
There is much to handle in Wei State.
Your Majesty shouldn't have to worry about such a trivial matter.
Moreover, Prince Ling's case has troubled Your Majesty greatly.
It's imposing on you now that I am visiting at such a time.
I have had the chance to challenge Prince Ling to a combat once.
I'm quite surprised.
Prince Ling is actually such a reckless person?
Reckless?
If I were Prince Ling
I would never have killed Prince Xi with my own hands.
Black Armor Army all serve under Prince Ling.
If he wanted to assassinate Prince Xi, it would be very easy.
Why bother doing it himself?
Your Highness isn't just here to discuss the marital bond.
You're using reverse psychology to speak up for Yuan Ling?
It seems that Ling has left quite an impression on you after that combat?
However, Your Highness, your future spouse won't be Ling.
There's no need to bring him up again.
As for that matter, I have my own ideas in mind.
I will eventually unravel the truth behind Yuan Xi's death.
I have behaved thoughtlessly.
- Sun Shi. - Present.
Convey my orders to Crown Prince to make the arrangements.
He is to host the princess for the next few days.
Yes.
I'll take my leave now.
Blessings to Your Majesty.
Your Majesty--
I wasn't aware that Father was here.
I apologize for not welcoming you in.
Please forgive me, Father.
The craftsmanship of this sword seems familiar.
Among your brothers, only Xi is the most skilled in bladesmithing.
Could this sword be...
Xi did craft this sword.
He gave it to me as a gift for my first battle.
All these years, I've always carried it on me.
All the evidence now points to you.
You still feel at ease to remain in your manor?
Do you know what the consequences are if the evidence is proven valid?
Father left the palace today dressed as a commoner.
You must have already made up your mind?
Yesterday, your 11th brother came to beg me.
He said that he's willing to prove your innocence with his life.
I've given him three days to investigate this case.
Three days...
What is it? You find it too short?
No, Father.
Facing such immense pressure from the imperial court
it's already very generous of you to give him that much time.
Each and every evidence is enough to get me beheaded.
Whatever the outcome
I shall remember the kinship Father has had for me.
If it were as you have said
go and find ways to prove your innocence.
I've just lost a son.
Don't make me lose another.
The sword of Yuan family draws blood when it's out of its scabbard.
But that should be the blood of our enemies.
Not brothers and siblings.
Keep that in mind.
Set out from your manor now.
Don't let me down.
Yes, Father.
Ting, be good and take your medication.
Side Consort Zheng will surely come to visit you.
All right, I'll follow your instructions.
Ting!
Mother!
Why haven't you been to visit me all this time?
It's my fault.
I was held up by some matters.
I've come to see you once I could get away.
Before Father went away to war
he promised to take me to the lantern fair today.
I want to go to the lantern fair!
Ting!
Ting, be good.
Your father was tired from fighting in the war so he needed to rest now.
I don't care!
- I want to go to the fair! - Ting!
Ting, be good!
I want to go to the lantern fair!
Mother, since Father was tired
would you help Father keep the promise he once made me?
Side Consort Zheng, do go with Prince Ting.
It's not allowed.
Mother has said that they are not to go out without her permission.
I don't care!
If Mother won't go with me, I'll go to Uncle Zhan!
Ting!
You must behave!
Sister Jin, do let Prince Ting attend the fair.
If he keeps throwing such a temper, it won't do his health much good.
But, I...
Ting?
Ting, what's the matter?
Ting!
Prince Ting must not get too agitated.
Just let him attend the fair.
Ting, don't scare me!
Ting!
What has happened?
Uncle Zhan!
I want my mother to attend the lantern fair with me.
That was the last thing that my father promised me.
I want to keep the last promise that Father made to me.
Ting.
A real man mustn't cry so easily.
Fifth Sister-in-law, if so, take Ting with you.
Your Highness, Mother said--
This is my royal manor!
Go on.
Ting.
Zhan, thank you for consenting to it.
Miss Qing Chen.
Could you please go with my sister-in-law?
It's just to have one more person to look out for her.
Yes.
Your Highness, I'm willing to go with them as well.
Let's all go together then.
Your Highness, the Crown Prince is here.
Greetings to Crown Prince.
Your Highness, you've traveled from afar.
Please don't be so polite.
The lantern fair happens to fall on today.
On behalf of my father, I'll show you around.
If so, I'd have to trouble Your Highness.
It's fine. Your Highness, this way, please.
If she won't kill herself as a burial sacrifice to close this case
we'll... help her with it.
Be sure to tie the loose ends.
Yes.
His Majesty has just given Prince Ling three days to prove his innocence.
Prove his innocence?
Who in the palace would dare claim to be totally innocent?
Since Prince Ling is going to investigate this case
we'll lend him a helping hand.
Think of a way to make Zheng Tong die by his hands.
Yes, sir.
I wonder what Your Highness thinks about Prince Xi's death.
If my fourth brother is innocent, he will surely prove it.
Crown Prince, why are you so certain?
Since he was a child
Ling has never failed in anything he wishes to accomplish.
Assassins!
Assassins! Run!
Assassins!
Run!
That's the carriage from Zhan's manor.
Go to their aid immediately!
- Yes! - Yes!
Ting, don't be scared.
Prince Zhan...
What brings you here?
You dare to have my fifth sister-in-law assassinated?
She knows the truth about Prince Xi's death.
For the safety of Yin family...
She must die.
You already had Ting's father killed.
Now, you won't even let his mother off?
Prince Zhan!
Everything that Noble Consort and I did was for your sake.
Yin family's ploy...
Even the closest of kin can be killed.
How bitterly disappointing.
Who knows? Perhaps one day...
I would be the next!
All that you have done...
How could I possibly trust any of you?
Has Your Highness already sent your men to stop the assassins?
Speak.
The carriage was under attack.
Side Consort Zheng has gone missing.
Prince Ting was in shock and has been sent back to the manor.
I have already sent away Yin family's assassins.
Who could have done this?
I don't know.
However, they happened to run into Crown Prince
who was accompanying Princess Duo Xia at the lantern fair.
Although Crown Prince sent forth his imperial guards to their aid
Side Consort Zheng was still taken away.
Crown Prince has already reported this matter back to the palace.
What?
You had wanted to close this case with my sister-in-law's death.
You never wanted my father to hear of it.
I'd like to see how you could round this all off now.
Your Highness!
Your Highness and Yin family are bonded in honor and disgrace.
Should His Majesty questions this matter, I'm afraid--
If you don't wish for my father to have Yin family marginalized
head back and inform my mother not to take any reckless actions.
Yes.
Why would you save me?
I failed to prevent the murder of Xi.
I won't allow myself to have any regret again.
But you and Prince Xi...
In the midst of power struggle
we were indeed on opposite sides.
However, we were brothers after all.
This matter has already been reported to Father.
Your life is now crucial evidence to prove our innocence.
This morning, I learned that
Yuan Hao would accompany Princess Duo Xia to the lantern fair
so I used this chance to rescue you.
By doing so, whoever is out to kill you won't dare to make the next move.
You will be save for now.
But you will have to put up with the circumstances for now.
You have to stay here for a few days.
Thank you, Ling.
What about Ting? He--
As for Ting, I've settled him back in Zhan's manor.
He will be safer there.
Don't worry.
I'll surely unravel the truth behind Xi's death.
Father.
Have you found her yet?
I've sent the imperial guards to search for her.
I believe that we will hear from them very soon.
I'd really like to know who would want Zheng Tong dead.
I heard that Your Majesty has allowed Prince Ling to leave his manor.
I have assigned Crown Prince and Yuan Che to investigate the case.
You still don't believe that I could uphold justice for Yuan Xi?
Pardon me, Your Majesty.
I'm just eager to clear Yuan Xi's name.
I've lost my judgment out of concern.
All right, enough said.
Once she is found, the truth will be revealed.
As for the secret concealed behind this case...
I am sure to get to the bottom of it all.
The assassination took place just when Crown Prince was showing
Duo Xia around the lantern fair.
It seems that from the moment Ting left my manor
the assassination was already planned.
Is this just to protect Zheng Tong or is there another reason?
Your Highness!
Your Highness.
What is it?
Minister Yin has sent a message.
A couple of Yin family's account books have suddenly gone missing.
Account books?
Yin family seems to have noticed that their accounting books are missing.
They will surely make the first move.
Ling, we must get hold of the books before they do.
There's no time to lose. Send in more men.
We must have him captured.
However, Father only gave us three days to gather evidence.
Ling, we might run out of time.
I've arranged Yuan Ting to meet up with his mother.
Why?
It's to see what Zhan's attitude is like.
We're not just tackling Noble Consort Yin.
It's the entire Yin family.
If we can't shake Yin family up
more mishaps are bound to follow suit.
Zhan's attitude is crucial in this matter.
Whether we live or die, it's down to his assistance now.
Don't worry, Ling.
I'm positive that I can have Yin Su captured today.
It's just that...
It's just that with Zhan...
Let's see what Zhan would do.
What else have you kept from me?
If Uncle refuses to tell me the truth
Xi won't be the only one killed in Yin family
if this situation develops for the worse!
Things are getting out of hand.
What exactly is it about Yin family's account books?
Last year during the flood
your uncle embezzled part of the relief funds.
Yin family works for the imperial court.
How can they show such disregard for the law?
Do you really think that you could deceive and hoodwink everyone?
How do you think Yin family got to where it is now?
How can the meager wages of the imperial court
be enough to bribe all those other officials?
Who is in charge of managing Yin family's account books?
Yin Su.
Mother, have you forgotten that Ling was assigned to relieve
the victims in stricken areas of the flood last year?
Sir, come and have a look.
Beautiful floral fabric!
Steamed buns!
Hot steamed buns!
Come and have a look!
- It's cheap! - Floral umbrellas!
Floral umbrellas for sale!
Sir, I want some tea.
Sure.
You...
How did you learn of my whereabouts?
Since you were in Pingxing County
we already knew that you weren't dead.
We've followed you all the way here.
Let's go.
Your Highness.
Ting is feeling bored in the manor these days.
Could I take him out for a walk?
Uncle Zhan...
I wonder if Your Highness would entrust Ting to me?
Ting, you'd like to go out with Qing Chen?
If so, I'll entrust Ting to you.
Go on.
Your Highness, should we follow them to seek out Side Consort Zheng?
Don't bother.
How are things with Yin Su?
I've already handled it according to your instructions.
Qing Chen, you said that day if I made a huge fuss
about going to the lantern fair
I could then keep my mother safe.
But where is my mother now?
Ting, you've done really well.
You have already protected your mother.
You'll be able to see her soon.
Is Mother really here?
Yes, go in quickly.
Could our bond in life and death...
Here you are.
Your Highness could send someone over with my signature token
and my wife will hand over the account books.
Are you sure?
Your Highness, Madam Yin is gone!
How could this be?
Did you let slip of our actions?
It's definitely not me!
She was taken away by Yin family!
Head Supervisor Yin?
No, it was Prince Zhan.
Is this everything?
Yin Su is one cunning and scheming man.
The account books will surely be entrusted to you.
Should anything happen to him, he'd want you to use
these account books to keep yourself safe.
He never saw this coming.
Once he's dead, I can always have you killed.
These account books are then no more than a heap of toilet paper.
Prince Zhan!
My husband and I have served Yin family loyally.
I hope that Your Highness would spare our lives.
Whether you live or die, that depends on the outcome tomorrow.
Spread the news.
Make it known that Madam Yin is here in my manor for a visit.
If Yin Su is still alive, he should know what to do.
Yes.
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