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[Lost Love In Times]
[Episode 15]
[Celestial Dance House]
A beauty with gorgeous looks... Stunning indeed.
It's no wonder that those men would spend thousands of taels
just to catch a glimpse of you.
Madam Wu regards me only as a money-spinner?
This isn't all that I wanted.
I was right about you.
Don't worry.
As long as you perform well
I'll let you meet our master eventually.
Will I be able to meet our master at the headquarters of Jade Blood Chamber?
You're asking far too many questions.
The scent on you...
How alluring.
I'm too flattered.
The scent of a women has a lethal attraction to men.
No man can resist the temptation of this scent.
The women of Celestial Dance House are always captivating and seductive.
It's because of this fragrance.
Keep it on you.
You will then know of its effect.
Thank you, Madam Wu.
Waves come rolling in at full tide.
A celestial tune comes spiraling in.
Without the harmony of the zither, the tune of the flute seems lonely.
Your Highness has overstated.
We have time.
I believe that we will be able to play a tune together once more.
It seems that His Majesty has agreed to
let you investigate Celestial Dance House?
Since I have promised you to do so
I will surely keep my word.
Thank you.
How have you been doing?
Have you suffered any hardships?
I didn't get any chance to suffer hardship at all.
Your Highness has already taken care of many troubles in secret.
Honestly, no one dares to pick on me in Celestial Dance House yet.
Miss Wen Qing's skills of playing the zither
are now known throughout the capital.
However, fame makes one liable to criticisms.
This is, after all, a hotbed for trouble.
Be very cautious in your actions.
Your Highness, rest assured.
Since I agreed to your request
I know what I should do.
This scented sachet...
This is no ordinary scented sachet.
The scent is produced by various poisonous herbs and drugs.
Celestial Dance House uses these scented sachets
to manipulate the lives of those women.
These drugs are capable of affecting one's mind.
If it's kept on one's body for a long period of time
the drugs and poison will seep into the internal organs.
The women will then become addicted and easily manipulated.
They would stoop to such despicable means?
In no more than six months, the poison will seep into their bones.
Wu Ping Ting feeds them a medication to ease the addiction once a month
and if not, those women would suffer an agony worse than death.
Since you know that the scented sachet is poisonous
why would you still...
Your Highness, have you forgotten that I'm trained in medicine?
I have a way to prevent this drug from entering my system.
It's just that I can't cure those women of this poison yet.
Otherwise, Wu Ping Ting will surely notice it.
By the way, does Your Highness know who the master of Jade Blood Chamber is?
Jade Blood Chamber is the top pugilist gang of Great Wei.
They have emerged rapidly in the recent years.
No one knows who their master is.
Neither has anyone met him or her.
No one knows where their headquarters are.
It was only after you came here that
I realized Jade Blood Chamber is actually a facade of dark sorcery.
Ling was once assigned by my father to investigate Jade Blood Chamber.
However, he hadn't been able to find out anything about them.
Prince Ling had also investigated Jade Blood Chamber?
This means that the imperial court doesn't know
what Jade Blood Chamber really is.
No.
Whoever is behind Wu Ping Ting
is associated with the powers of dark sorcery.
If she wishes to make great profit, she doesn't have to resort to such means.
However, this is just my speculation.
I'm afraid it will take us some effort to find out the true reason.
I will pay more attention to find out what might seem amiss.
It's easy for us to arrest Wu Ping Ting.
But most importantly, we need to find out who is supporting her in secret.
Whatever it might be, you must remain cautious.
I will.
Your Highness...
When this case is closed and you could return to my manor
you could hand this back to me then.
Ling!
Ling, look who's here.
Anyone will do apart from Yuan Li.
It seems that there is someone that Prince Ling is afraid of?
I'm now very curious about what 12th Prince is like.
What brings you here?
I'm definitely here because there are matters to discuss.
If so, I won't stay to disturb you.
I'm off to visit Yuan Li.
I'll take my leave now.
If you're here to visit my manor
I'm afraid that you'll be disappointed.
My manor has always been shabby.
It's not as elegantly adorned as Zhan's manor.
The manor is of no importance.
What matters is the people living in it.
You're here to see me?
I heard that Your Highness had investigated into Jade Blood Chamber?
Zhan told you about it?
Does Your Highness know that Jade Blood Chamber
is but a facade of dark sorcery?
Celestial Dance House is also associated with dark sorcery.
I figured that perhaps we could seek out the real master of Jade Blood Chamber
by investigating Celestial Dance House.
You're here to ask me what I had found out then?
Who are you?
Why would you even know of the matters that the imperial court doesn't?
I am Sorceress Qing Chen.
Jade Blood Chamber suddenly emerged in the pugilist world.
My father was concerned that it could pose a threat to the imperial court
so I was assigned to investigate it in secret.
However hard I had investigated, I couldn't find out anything about it.
I didn't even know where the headquarters are.
Not to even mention finding out who their master is.
Jade Blood Chamber hasn't committed any crimes
so this matter was left unsettled.
As you have said
if they are dark sorcerers, all of this would make sense.
It's because they don't have a headquarters to begin with.
They have concealed themselves among other commoners.
Celestial Dance House is but one hideout of theirs.
If we were to seek out their true master
it will indeed be fairly difficult.
Therefore, Wu Ping Ting isn't the master of Jade Blood Chamber at all.
There are many such masters.
But none of them are the true mastermind.
What are you trying to do?
Crown Prince.
Are you on night shift today?
I'm here to pick up some reports for His Majesty.
Has His Majesty kept you behind tonight to discuss political affairs?
Father has ordered me to go through some state affairs first.
Judging by your expression, you've come across some problems?
His Majesty has always been very resolute in his actions.
He's different from Your Highness.
Now that he has assigned you to tackle such problems
I believe he must have wanted to see how you would deal with them.
You're right.
What is your opinion on the marital bond between Great Wei and A-Chai Tribe?
Your Highness, you've never once defied His Majesty's wishes.
Why would my opinion matter?
Your opinion matters greatly to me.
Your Highness, why bother?
Yuan Hao.
Prince Ming.
Ming?
Your Highnesses, well wishes to you.
I'll take my leave now.
Ming, what brings you here today?
I'm here especially to visit you.
I believe that you hadn't expected Zhan to have such maneuvering tactics?
Half of Yin family's connections are rooted out
but he still had a way of making Father agree to
having him investigate Celestial Dance House.
I've heard about it.
Zhan went and asked Father for this favor.
It's understandable that Father agreed to it.
How would you handle it?
Zhan had already put Yin family at great risk
I'm sure that he will do well in investigating Celestial Dance House.
Hao, you'd like Zhan to make progress in the investigation?
I'm afraid this case is not as simple as it seems.
If we could find out the truth sooner, the better it is for the imperial court.
What is amiss about that?
Hao, you should understand that
once Zhan resumes his position in the imperial court
Father will surely hold him in high regard.
Zhan has always been good at handling political affairs.
If he is around, I'm sure that he could share more of Father's burdens.
It is just as I expected.
Hao, you're still so kind.
Without compassion, how is one to rule the nation
and bring peace to our people?
However, in the palace
a soft and compassionate heart could cost you the qualification
to rule the nation and people.
Ming, you have a point.
As the eldest brother, I'm lucky to have my siblings to assist me.
This is also my blessing.
Hao, you truly are very blessed.
Ming.
I heard that you've been looking into Xian Wu's death these days?
Hao, you're a lot more well-informed than I thought.
Ming.
I know that you were once such an affectionate couple.
However, the deceased has moved on.
It's meaningless to look into what should have been let go.
You should move on.
I understand. Thank you for the reminder.
Luan Fei.
Brother-in-law?
What is the matter?
Do you know what my father's attitude is toward the case of Celestial Dance House?
His Majesty has always abstained from mentioning The Mages.
Since this matter is associated to dark sorcery
His Majesty surely wouldn't let it go so easily.
It's just that Prince Zhan now holds no solid authority
it would be difficult for him to investigate this case.
It seems that Father does hold some expectations of Zhan.
He's using this case to test what Zhan is capable of doing.
An emperor's mind is hard to read.
It has always been difficult to figure out what His Majesty thinks.
It's just because you don't understand Father well enough.
Whatever it is, please don't act recklessly.
I am well aware of that.
Your Highness, will you visit Feng Manor today?
You should know what I want to see and hear at Feng Manor.
Xian Wu shall live on in my heart always.
Feng Manor is but...
The graveyard where I mourn the loss of my deceased wife.
Ling.
Are you really going to Celestial Dance House?
Even if I do, it's not possible.
Besides, the top dance house in the capital
will cost me thousands of taels for a night of fun.
We surely know why you wish to head over there.
Don't worry. We'll do our best to help you get in.
It's just that I can't figure out...
Ling, you'd actually want to go to such a place?
Women are such troublemakers!
Yet some men simply like to pay for getting into trouble.
It seems that Ling must be in huge trouble.
What nonsense is that?
Ling is going to Celestial Dance House for other reasons.
I know that.
Ling has spent half his lifetime on the battlefields.
He had no time for romance.
Yet now he's willing to spend thousands of taels on a woman.
He must be finally enlightened.
But who is this woman?
She could actually make you keep her on your mind?
Are you too relaxed at the Astronomy Bureau?
You've come by to fool around in my manor every other day.
Ling...
If you still don't make any move for a woman
I'm going to think that you--
What is it that you think?
I thought that you...
Do you have have any interests in Che?
What nonsense is that?
What is it?
Everyone said so.
Why am I not allowed to say it?
- Stop right there! - Don't come near me!
Stop right there!
Stop fooling around!
[Celestial Dance House]
I wonder which young lady you are looking for tonight.
Miss Wen Qing.
What a coincidence.
Another guest beat you to it already.
He already asked to listen to Miss Wen Qing play the zither.
When did the regulations in Celestial Dance House change?
I've booked the entire session.
Who would dare to ask her to play the zither?
The dance house only recognizes the money but not the guest.
Miss Wen Qing will play the zither for the one who pays her more.
What brings you here?
I'd just like to find out what is so good about Celestial Dance House
that it could attract Prince Ling here.
I've already booked the entire dance house.
If you wish to stay
I don't mind that you have a drink with me.
I had wanted to take actions tonight but an unexpected guest showed up.
She's a woman disguised as a man so she must have come for you.
No.
She's the possible future spouse of Yuan Hao.
Princess of A-Chai Tribe, Duo Xia.
She is actually Princess Duo Xia?
Any ordinary guest would be easy to tackle.
This concerns the friendship between two nations.
I can't offend her.
But we're running out of time.
We have to come up with a way to make her leave.
Since she's disguised as a man
she surely doesn't want others to recognize who she is.
Why don't we take the initiative to make her leave?
Since both Prince Ling and Young Master hold me in such high regard
and wish to book this entire session today
you will have to compete with each other for it.
How will we determine who wins the match?
It seems to be your first visit to Celestial Dance House?
Why don't we get Prince Ling to demonstrate for this young master?
On the battlefields it's a competition of guts and vigor between men.
However, in Celestial Dance House
it's a competition of the men's strength of mind.
Exactly.
If you could take off your clothes like Prince Ling
and then allow me to smear rouge all over your body
the winner is the one who remains uninterested.
You...
You want me to take off my top like he did?
Young Master is a man.
You came to a dance house but you're afraid of taking clothes off?
If you lose, apart from leaving Celestial Dance House
you'll also have to declare your defeat out loud three times.
Then you have to pay for every guest's expenses tonight.
Would you dare to do it?
You...
Young Master, will you take the bet?
Or would you like me to attend to you personally?
Forget it if you can't afford to play this game.
Don't be so hard on yourself.
Do you think that I'll be scared?
It's just a game. Don't take it too seriously.
Anyway, I'll settle this score with you some day.
Anytime.
Your Highness.
Your father has a relapse of his injury.
Why would my father suddenly have a relapse?
The Crown Prince of Wei State sent one of his men to say that
there was chronic poison in the dagger of that Liang State's assassin.
But why wasn't there any signs of poisoning then?
It's been a long time.
My father...
Your Highness, don't be too worried.
The eldest prince has returned home so now he is in charge.
It should be fine.
My eldest brother has returned?
Yes, but now, the Crown Prince of Wei State is waiting for you at the inn.
They learned of the news before we did.
I wonder what they will do.
Crown Prince.
I believe that Mukesha must have told Your Highness
about the news from A-Chai Tribe?
I didn't expect my father to have a recurrence of his injury.
Liang State stooped to such vicious means.
Is Your Highness going to head back to A-Chai Tribe right away?
If so, Great Wei can send our men to escort Your Highness.
Does Your Highness think that I should head home now?
If you believe in the sincerity of Great Wei
we will station elite soldiers along the way to ensure your safety.
However, should Your Highness rush back home so abruptly
it might arouse doubt in the clan leaders in A-Chai Tribe.
All the more, it won't do Prince Kualu any good
in stabilizing the political situation.
Your Highness has a point.
Leaders of the eight clans each have their own intentions.
If they learn of my father's condition
it's likely that they will stir up some trouble.
Therefore, the lesser of two evils would be to have
Your Highness remain in Great Wei for the time being?
If Your Highness has to return home
I believe that Prince Kualu would send a letter here.
All right.
However, if I were to remain in Great Wei
I hope that Crown Prince could keep this matter a secret for me.
Rest assured, Your Highness.
The political stability of A-Chai Tribe is related to our security at the border.
Whatever it might be, Great Wei will surely offer our full assistance.
Thank you, Crown Prince.
It seems that Prince Ling is still better with your tactics.
You're really strong-minded.
Who said that I am?
Arms.
I've never seen any man who can remain unwavered in a dance house.
Your Highness had stayed so calm and reserved
when facing such a beautiful woman.
How can you say that you're not strong-willed?
I just didn't wish to sabotage the marital bond between two states.
Your Highness is obviously trying to protect Princess Duo Xia.
Yet you came up with such a high-sounding excuse?
You're right.
How could any man not be swayed by such a beautiful woman?
- Besides, she just-- - So...
You ended up competing with the princess of A-Chai Tribe
on stripping clothes in the dance house?
You suggested that game.
Your Highness was very happy to comply.
That phenomenon of dual stars you mentioned...
Master Mo, do you know when that will happen?
Master Mo?
Master Mo!
You... Who are you?
Your Highness.
Master Mo has gone to Emperor Mountain to observe the constellations.
Then...
Who are you?
Why have I never seen you here before?
I'm a guard here at the Astronomy Bureau.
I was just assigned here.
Your Highness has yet to meet me.
Your Highness.
His Majesty has consulted Master Mo and learned that
Your Highness is often nowhere to be found
after you've come to the Astronomy Bureau.
Therefore, His Majesty has given orders to Master Mo.
Since Your Highness came here to learn the art of astrology
you should do your very best.
I heard you!
Why do you keep following me around?
I've acting on the orders of Master Mo to attend to Your Highness.
Should any issues arise, I could then report to His Majesty.
You--
Are you going to keep watch over me?
I wouldn't dare do so.
What wouldn't that old man Mo Bu Ping dare to do?
- Where is it? - What are you looking for?
I'll help you with it--
No, thank you.
What is this for?
I'm going out for a while.
Stay here and be good.
You can break from the acupoint lock soon.
Emperor Mountain?
Your Highness, you...
Your Highness.
The cape might attract attention if I keep it with me.
It didn't seem appropriate.
I should return it to you.
I've been too careless.
Fortunately, Ling is now helping with the investigation.
I am much more relieved that he is assisting you.
I'll make further arrangements to cover up for you
so as to avoid arousing doubt in Wu Ping Ting.
These days, Wu Ping Ting has become more cautious.
I have yet to see her contact the mastermind behind the sect.
I don't know what they want to do with those women.
It is all very baffling.
This matter involves a great many others.
We must not act too hastily.
Once she gets suspicious of you, you're very likely to be in danger.
At all times, your safety should come first.
I understand.
Once I'm found out, all our efforts will be in vain.
Your Highness.
I have a favor to ask of you.
I'd like to take a trip to Emperor Mountain.
However, only the imperial family is allowed in there.
All others are prohibited.
I wonder if Your Highness could get me in there?
Why would you suddenly wish to visit Emperor Mountain?
I was poisoned previously and suffered a blow to my powers.
Emperor Mountain is the center of great spiritual powers.
It could speed up my recovery.
Now that we're tackling dark sorcery
it's best to be able to defend myself should anything go wrong.
It's not difficult to get you in.
I'll think of ways to make an arrangement.
Head back and wait to hear from me.
Thank you, Your Highness.
Please notify Master Yin.
Miss Wen Qing of Celestial Dance House has arrived.
Master Yin has already given us his orders.
Miss Wen Qing, please.
Come and fetch me after the banquet.
Yes, Miss Wen Qing.
It's you?
His Highness has asked Prince Ling to wait for you at Emperor Mountain.
You should head over there quickly.
I didn't expect Zhan to make such an arrangement for you.
I had asked him for this favor.
By doing so, I might get to meet the Elders.
Elder!
Elder?
Stay here and admire the moon with me tonight.
If you could fetch me the stars reflected on the water
I'll agree to admire the moon with you.
What?
It's a deal then.
How could I not wish to admire the moon by your side?
It's a pity that we're destined to go our separate ways in this lifetime.
Dual stars, drastic change.
I mustn't let history repeat itself.
Come with me.
What is it?
Open it and take a look.
Elders!
Elder Mo, she is Qing Chen.
When I went to rescue the tribesmen of The Mages at the border
she offered me much assistance.
That was why our plan went so well.
What is it?
Haven't you been saying that you wish to see them?
Now that they are standing before you, why do you appear so indifferent?
Qing Chen greets both Elders.
Whose disciple are you?
Why have I never met you in the Meandering Skies?
Elder, you might not know but I'm Elder Xi Xie's disciple.
When my mentor was traveling
he took me in as his disciple by chance.
He had said that after some time
he'd take me to the Meandering Skies to meet the both of you.
But then since he left, I never heard from him again.
My mentor has been away for long so I came out searching for him.
That was when I learned of The Mages' calamity.
I was worried so I came in search of everyone.
Since you're my senior's disciple
why has he never mentioned you to me?
Moreover...
I don't know about my senior's whereabouts either.
My mentor is still missing till this day.
Could he have encountered some sort of mishap?
Elder Xi Xie is known for his sharp eye in discovering talents.
If he took her in as his disciple
I believe that she must have certain outstanding qualities?
Elders, you must have much to ask Qing Chen.
It's surely inconvenient to do so when I'm around.
You can talk in the house.
Don't worry about me.
In such a haste, I have yet to express my gratitude to Prince Ling.
If Your Highness hadn't offered us such assistance
The Mages would surely have been wiped out
and my tribesmen slaughtered.
Tao Yao shall always remember Your Highness's kindness.
I will surely repay your kindness one day.
It's not worth mentioning.
Don't let it weigh on your mind.
Go in and talk among yourselves.
I'll wait out here for you.
Elders, I'm here mostly out of concern for my mentor's safety.
Couldn't you use your consonance spell to detect where my mentor is?
My senior has even told you about the consonance spell?
My mentor dotes on me greatly.
He always told me everything he knows without reserve.
You might not be aware of this.
Such a mishap befell upon The Mages because of dark sorcery.
At that time, my senior was investigating into the dark sorcerers.
Then he suddenly went missing.
I'm worried that his powers might have been sealed off.
Or that he...
That was why I couldn't detect him even with the consonance spell.
When I was in Pingxing County
I did discover the tracks of some dark sorcerers.
Since you suspect that dark sorcery is behind the disappearance of my mentor
I'll keep investigating this trail of clues.
Dark sorcery has caused great calamities.
As long as it exists, the nation will be in peril.
If we were to wipe out dark sorcery, we have to resort to extreme measures.
I have a favor to ask of you.
Could Mister Mo inform His Majesty of the prophecy
"Dual stars, drastic change"?
The reigning emperor is one who resents celestial phenomenon.
Whoever coincides with the sign of dual stars will then become the targets.
If there's no threat of a change in the ruler
how could we get His Majesty to leave the palace?
Since The Mages have been wronged
we should explain it to His Majesty personally.
There are many rumors of how The Mages was framed for treason.
We only knew that it was related to the Empress's death.
Yet we knew nothing of the details.
I'll get to the bottom of this matter to clear The Mages' name.
Mister Mo, please help me with luring His Majesty out of the palace.
All right, leave this matter to me.
There is one other matter.
Since we met you
the Lunar Corona Pebble on me has been having a reaction.
Do you have the Cotton Rose Pebble on you?
My senior gave it to you?
Yes.
Are the rest of the sacred pebbles with you?
The sacred pebbles were dispersed.
The Mages only have the Lunar Corona Pebble.
I'll assist Elder Tao Yao in retrieving the other sacred pebbles.
How should I contact you?
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