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[Lost Love In Times]
[Episode 18]
Your Highness.
Princes aren't allowed into the palace at night unless summoned.
How did Your Highness get in?
I have the written permission from the Crown Prince.
Besides, whatever I do, Yuan Hao will always cover up for me.
Your Highness, where exactly did you go that night?
If it weren't--
Wise up about matters that you shouldn't know.
Don't ask. Don't probe.
I'm just worried about Your Highness.
What about the tasks that I entrusted to you?
Crown Prince and Princess Duo Xia have been inseparable these days.
There's also the martial bond in place.
I...
I haven't found the appropriate chance yet.
Should the martial bond be tied
Yuan Hao would have then have A-Chai Tribe as his supporter.
Then, it would be even harder to drag him from his position.
You should be taking some action in hindering this marital bond.
Your Highness wants me to...
You're a smart girl.
There are some matters that you need not ask me.
As long as they're your orders, I'll surely obey them.
Greetings to Crown Prince.
Crown Prince.
- Ming. - Hao.
Lately, I've been busy with the political affairs.
I didn't have the time to leave the palace
so I asked you over at this hour.
There are some matters that I need to instruct you on personally
so as to ease my mind.
It will be Mother's death anniversary in a few days.
I already told Father the other day
that you're preparing for the memorial ritual in your manor.
Whatever you are up to, be sure to rein it in a bit.
Don't let anyone catch hold of your mistakes.
Hao, you're right to preach me.
That day, I was too careless.
That's why I'm here especially to thank you.
We're siblings. What is that for?
It's just that there's too much going on in the imperial court
and Father is in a bad mood.
We should all act more cautiously.
Thank you, Hao.
It's getting quite late.
You should head home to get some rest.
Hao, get some rest soon.
Your Highness, these are the tasks that His Majesty has assigned to you.
Please see to these first.
Recently, Father has asked me about my marriage.
I think that it's about time to ask Master Mo for a suitable wedding date.
What do you think?
This is an important state event.
Won't Your Highness reconsider it?
I've already given it much thought.
Now, all I am waiting for is a result.
Greetings to Crown Prince.
Mister Mo.
I've asked you here for a favor.
Your Highness, feel free to give any orders.
I'd like Mister Mo to select a wedding date for me.
Crown Prince's marital bond with A-Chai Tribe
has been His Majesty's greatest concern these days.
It's just that no imperial decree has yet to be announced.
It isn't for that cause.
Mister Mo, please select a date for me first.
Your Highness, this is...
Mister Mo, please keep this a secret for the time being.
I shall explain this to you some other day.
All right.
Rest assured, Your Highness.
I will select an auspicious date according to your wishes.
You do have a lot of patience.
You waited until today to greet me?
Father, please forgive me.
Zhan is still recuperating from his injury
and I've taken over the investigation.
If I can't seek out the real mastermind
I'm too embarrassed to seek audience with Father.
What have you discovered after these few days?
What I am certain right now
is that Celestial Dance House is seemingly a courtesan house
but it's actually a facade for harboring dark sorceresses in Heavenly Capital.
Moreover, they caused trouble and interfered with politics
by making use of Jade Blood Chamber.
Evil witches and rebels...
Their motives are abominable.
How can I pacify the world if I don't wipe them all out?
Just a moment, Father.
I've received some information lately.
The Mages are divided into two branches.
One is the legitimate line of The Mages in the Meandering Skies.
The other is the dark force known as dark sorcery.
They might originally stem from the same ancestors
but they have always been at odds with each other.
Jade Blood Chamber isn't related to the Meandering Skies in any way.
It's an organization manipulated by dark sorcery.
If Father orders to have all sorcerers and sorceresses killed
not only would the innocent be wronged and our people stirred into panic
but it would also give our enemies a chance to wreak havoc.
In your opinion, what should I do?
I hope that Father will grant me permission for a matter.
When I was investigating those victims killed by dark sorcery
the symptoms they had reminded me of an incident in the palace.
You always speak your mind at all times.
What past incident in the palace made you fearful of mentioning it?
Their symptoms were identical to that of the empress then.
Do you know what you're saying?
Empress died from an illness back then.
If there was more to it than met the eye
wouldn't Father wish to get to the bottom of it?
You mean to say that The Mages didn't kill my empress?
I wouldn't dare to make a conclusion so hastily.
However, the case of The Mages and the death of the empress
were two very influential events.
I hope that Father will allow me to investigate them
so as to ensure the safety of Great Wei.
Only you would dare to say such words right in my face.
Do you not know that both cases would implicate a great many people?
If what you said were true, this would be a perilous task.
You're gambling with your own life.
My body, hair and skin all have been received from my parents.
If I could share Father's burdens, I'd have nothing to fear.
Nothing to fear indeed.
I didn't hear a word you said today.
In the days to come, I only ask for a definite result.
Do you understand?
I'll surely give Father an answer.
I'll take my leave now.
His Majesty must have thrown quite a tantrum in imperial court today.
Your Highness is too bold.
You even dared to agree to it.
How will you save yourself if you can't seek out the truth?
Are you worried about me?
I'm more worried that after this incident
His Majesty's fear and hatred for The Mages might have deepened.
In the past, Mister Mo had me rescue The Mages in Pingxing County.
But they were a small fraction of The Mages.
My wish is that The Mages can stand upon the lands of Great Wei
and live in the Meandering Skies freely, without being threatened.
As a member of the imperial family
you are so keen on restoring The Mages back to glory.
I'm deeply grateful.
Where are you going to stay now that Celestial Dance House is sealed off?
Previously, Prince Zhan has been very accommodating of me.
Now that he is severely injured
it's easier for me to look after him if I remain in his manor.
It seems that you've adapted quite well to Zhan's manor
after spending some time here?
I have.
Prince Zhan is always very thoughtful.
He sees to everything quite well.
I am quite comfortable here.
You're quite attentive to him.
I just find it strange...
There are so many servants in Zhan's manor
and Father has sent over people from the Imperial Academy of Medicine
so what is there for you to do?
I have my spiritual powers.
I can help him recover faster.
Upon hearing you say so, I do think that as an older brother
I have been a bit negligent.
If it weren't that I failed to take the right precautions
Zhan wouldn't have been injured so badly.
Even you take such good care of him
so I should all the more join in as well.
I'll accompany you to Zhan's manor now.
- You're also going there? - Of course!
Our brotherhood runs deep. Come on!
What?
Ling, you're going to stay in my manor?
You don't have to be so worried about my injury.
Moreover, Qing Chen is here to look after me as well.
If Qing Chen hadn't reminded me
I wouldn't have realized just how negligent I was.
I headed to Celestial Dance House and sent you to Emperor Mountain.
You ended up injured so this is indeed my responsibility.
That being said, I now feel abashed.
It's as if I hadn't protected Father well enough.
Prince Ling is only doing so out of his concern for Prince Zhan.
However, the imperial physician and I are here at the manor
so Your Highness won't have to look after Prince Zhan.
Qing Chen is right.
Some time ago, Father assigned Imperial Physician He to my manor.
I've been taking medication every morning and night
so I do feel much better.
Ling, don't worry--
No, no, no...
Imperial Physician He could only attend to your injury.
But the recovery of an injury should be from within.
She is a young lady, so how can she look after you?
It's not convenient. Unlike me, I can keep you company.
We can talk about anything.
Once you've relaxed, your injury will heal.
Any objections?
No? Good then!
Moreover, my manor is quite far away from here.
It's inconvenient for me to come over to look after you.
If you have vacant guest rooms, I'll stay for a few days.
Sound good?
Ling, you're so thoughtful.
If I keep turning you away, won't I be the inconsiderate one?
Li Lin.
Your Highness.
Tidy up that guest room in the northeast corner.
Ling could move in today--
Why is it the northeast corner?
Which room are you in?
I'm in the southwest corner.
The guest room in the northeast corner is the largest in my manor.
Ling, please don't find fault with it.
I'm very pleased with your thoughtful arrangement.
Your Highness, I'll go and get it done now.
By the way, Qing Chen
I just remembered that a batch of seedlings will be delivered to my manor.
You must take a look to see which area in the manor is best for them.
Sure.
In spring, the garden will surely be filled with blossoms in full bloom.
It will surely be very beautiful then.
If we were to make these flowers into medication
and sprinkle them in with the incense
it would help with your recovery.
Since you helped out at my greenhouse
the flowers have blossomed even more radiantly now.
If I didn't have to worry about worldly affairs
and spent time only with plants...
that would be the life I really wish for.
Your Highness and I do share the same sentiment.
If so, I'm surely willing to fulfill your wish in the future.
I'll thank Your Highness in advance then.
Comparing flowers to the lady...
The flowers seem to have been outshone.
Ling, you're so humorous.
Miss Qing Chen is preparing medicinal herbs for my treatment.
She's been busy all morning.
It seems that Qing Chen and I think alike.
I just went to see Imperial Physician He.
He happened to be writing prescriptions.
Zhan, the gods are in your favor.
Although the herbs he prescribed are very rare
I happen to have them in my manor.
But I don't know much about herbs.
I'd like Qing Chen to take a look at them with me.
Sure.
I'll go with Prince Ling to his manor to bring the herbs back.
If so, I'll have to trouble the both of you with it.
Let's go.
Miss Qing Chen!
Don't forget about our date tonight.
I'll return as soon as possible.
I'm really looking forward to Prince Zhan's flute performance.
I hope that we can play a tune together tonight.
Zhan, you're playing a duet with Qing Chen tonight?
If so, let's not waste any time.
I've asked someone to bring the medicinal herbs over.
Have a seat in here for a while.
Have a cup of tea first.
Zhan's flute performance is the best in Heavenly Capital.
I wonder if it's his music or he, himself, that's more unforgettable.
One plays the flute from the heart.
The musician and the flute are as one.
I see.
It seems that you two have bonded over music?
I've been thinking these days.
I can only set my mind at ease if I investigate Feng Manor.
I'm afraid only Prince Ling can help me with this matter.
Feng Manor?
Didn't I tell you not to underestimate Feng family's capabilities?
I'm afraid that it's inappropriate for you to head in there alone.
But I suspect that the exile of The Mages is somehow related to Feng family.
If I don't go into Feng Manor
I'm afraid that the truth won't be unraveled.
Minister Feng is one meticulous and scheming man.
Should he discover your true identity
it will surely be very difficult for you to escape unscathed.
Che and I will look into Feng family.
Therefore, you don't have to worry about this matter again.
If so... I'll wait patiently to hear from Your Highness.
I didn't get to stop you in time from infiltrating the dance house
but this time, whatever happens, you're not to put yourself at risk again.
Thank you for your concern, Your Highness.
Unless it's an emergency, I won't put myself at risk.
Even in an emergency, you're not to put your life at risk.
Ling!
Ji.
- Ling. - You've come.
This is Qing Chen, a close friend I made at the border.
Greetings to Prince Ji.
Greetings to Miss Qing Chen.
What brings you here?
I will have to speak to you in private.
Sure.
We'll have a few words outside.
I'll be right back.
Feel free to do so, Your Highnesses.
The third prince is just as Yuan Ling had described.
He has no malice in his eyes at all.
It's just that the scented sachet...
Ling...
I'm ashamed.
You came to visit me all of a sudden that day
so I didn't tell you everything there is to know about that scented sachet.
Ji, what is it that's so hard to disclose?
It's because...
It's only because that's a part of my past that I don't wish to bring up.
That was why I kept it from you.
However, after much deliberation...
This matter concerns so many of those rendered homeless
at Celestial Dance House.
If I don't clarify this matter...
My conscience will haunt me.
Where did you get that scented sachet from?
Who was it from?
This matter...
It's a long story.
Mother, you passed away and left me here all alone by myself.
I'll be all alone in this huge palace hall from now on.
I can't let Mother die alone.
How can you take your life?
Even if your most beloved mother has passed away
you mustn't look down on yourself.
How can your mother rest in peace
if you show such disrespect for your life?
Your mother has passed away, so you should all the more stay alive.
Who exactly are you?
Why do you always appear by my side?
You can just call me Jiu.
How dare you talk to me as an equal?
Do you also dare to belittle me?
I wouldn't dare.
i just entered the palace recently, so I don't know the rules.
Your Highness, please forgive me.
Anyway, everyone in the palace knows that my mother was of a lowly birth.
The servants showed me little respect because of that.
You're not the only one and you won't be the last one.
If Your Highness regards your own mother as lowly
how could you expect others to respect her?
Mother had been waiting for someone.
She waited until her hair turned gray.
She waited until numerous lights went on, and then off.
She still never got to see him.
Mother felt wronged and so do I.
I must keep waiting until Father gets here to offer an incense to Mother.
If His Majesty comes over here
Your Highness won't try to take your life again?
Who exactly are you?
Why haven't I seen you in any other palace halls?
I owe Your Highness a favor.
It doesn't matter where I came from.
Your Highness, fret not.
Give me one hour.
I'll be right back.
Where are you going?
Who is it?
Who has trespassed into my mother's funeral hall?
The first seven days of mourning are over.
You're actually still here?
Father! You really are here!
Mother! Father is here to see you off!
Your mother can rest in peace now with a filial son like you.
Thank you, Father!
Third Prince, come with me!
Where are you taking me?
Just come with me, Third Prince!
- Ninth Prince! - Ninth Prince!
What are they looking for?
I heard that the ninth prince went missing again.
That's strange. Why don't we get to see Ming anywhere these days?
You're very worried about him?
Among our brothers, Hao was born of a prestigious status
Ling has always been stubborn and unruly
and Xi is very competitive.
He's always worried about being surpassed by others.
Zhan and I aren't close. Che and Li are too young.
My ninth brother, Yuan Ming, is quite close to me.
This scent can calm nerves.
Should you have any more troubles
you might be able to calm down with this scent.
Since Mother passed away, I've had no one to talk to apart from you.
Jiu, I'm lucky to have you.
Without your mother, there's no one in this world to take pity on you.
From now on, if Your Highness doesn't mind
I can be your closest friend.
However, since that day...
I never saw that young palace maid, Jiu, again.
Who knew that... I'd come across this scented sachet again?
Who is that palace maid?
Why have I never heard of her?
I had wanted to look into this person as well.
However, due to various reasons, I find it hard to face the truth.
I'm scared that...
I'm scared that the result might not be what I seek.
I'd rather believe that she will always be safe.
It's just that she doesn't wish to see me again.
Ji, you don't have to be too worried.
Since we've found the scented sachet
it means that she is still alive.
It's very likely that she's still in the palace.
Ling, do you have more information?
This is just my speculation.
Once I find any clues, I'll let you know right away.
All right. Thank you, Ling.
Ji...
Being born into the imperial family was unfortunate for us in a way.
But we can try and make a difference in certain matters.
Bow not to destiny.
Only then can our lives be meaningful.
Moreover, we have so many brothers.
Not every one of us would conspire for power.
Although we all go for what we seek, we are still brothers, after all.
Ji, you'll always be my most respected third brother.
Why don't you drop by my manor whenever you have the time?
Ling, your words have enlightened me greatly.
I have kept your words on my mind.
Ji came to tell me about the origin of the scented sachet.
This scented sachet was given to him as a gift.
It was a girl who gave it to him.
Who was that girl?
Could it be a dark sorceress we met in the dance house?
If that is so, how did they meet in the first place?
She was a maid in the palace.
But there has been no news of her for years.
That alone makes this matter very suspicious.
Anyone working in the palace isn't allowed to leave freely.
There are records kept.
How could all traces of her be gone?
How is the palace maid related to the dark sorceress?
If people in the palace are dealing in dark sorcery
why would she approach Ji?
This matter is simply too suspicious.
We must find this person first.
Your Highness is absolutely right.
I'll come up with a plan.
[Jade Blood Chamber, Feng Yan, Yuan Ji] At the moment, all three are involved.
I've already asked Elder Tao Yao to look into Jade Blood Chamber.
As for Prince Ji, Yuan Ling will try to investigate further.
Only Minister Feng Yan has yet to be investigated.
There's no valid reason to approach him.
How should I set about investigating him?
This case was assigned to Zhan in the first place by Father.
However, Zhan is injured and it's hard for him to go around investigating.
We had to trouble Minister Feng into coming over.
As I should.
This is actually a personal matter.
Who knew that I'd have to trouble the princes for it?
I'm very ashamed.
Those courtesans are about the same age as the missing second young mistress.
I wonder if someone kidnapped them purposely.
We've heard that Feng family has been searching for your lost daughter.
Therefore, we've especially invited you over to take a look at them
so as to confirm if any of them is your daughter.
Thank you, Your Highnesses.
Whether I can find my daughter or not
I am deeply grateful for your efforts.
You are to roll up the sleeve on your left arm.
Show me your wrists.
Minister Feng, what is this for?
Your Highness, you might not know about this.
The daughters of Feng family are all marked by a unique butterfly tattoo.
There could be no mistake in identifying my child with this tattoo.
Have you found her?
Feng Luan Fei?
Elder Mo.
Qing Chen sent us a message with the golden butterfly
to have us look into the tattoo on Feng Luan Fei.
I wonder what she intends to do?
Imperial female officer, Feng Luan Fei?
If it were someone else, we might have to make some effort.
However, we happen to have a great opportunity now.
Take a trip to Zhiyuan Hall.
This is...
This is the auspicious wedding date that Crown Prince had me pick out.
Is it the wedding date for him and Princess Duo Xia of A-Chai Tribe?
There seems to be more to this matter than we know.
However, Crown Prince couldn't inform me of his designated bride-to-be.
I wasn't in the place to probe any further.
Send this to Zhiyuan Hall immediately.
You'll get a chance to meet Feng Luan Fei.
Play it by ear then.
I understand.
Go on.
Young lady.
Are you all right, young lady?
Which palace hall do you belong to?
I'm the disciple of Astronomy Bureau's Master Mo.
I've been told to deliver the auspicious date that was selected.
What auspicious date?
Did His Majesty ask Astronomy Bureau for an auspicious date?
I'm not quite sure either.
Master Mo told me that Crown Prince made the request.
I'm the imperial female officer, Feng Luan Fei.
Just hand it to me. I'll pass it along to Crown Prince.
Yes.
Thank you, Miss Feng.
Minister Feng...
By the mandate of Heaven, this Emperor hereby decrees
dark sorcerers have used Jade Blood Chamber
as their pugilist sect to take innocent lives.
So as to uphold law and order
Black Armor Army is now commanded to annihilate all dark sorcerers.
Should anyone harbor them
collective punishment will ensue.
Anyone who reports them will be rewarded.
By the Emperor himself!
Your Highness.
Fallen leaves turn into dirt.
When flowers wither, new leaves will sprout.
I wonder if it's the leaves that let the flowers down
or the flowers that protect the leaves?
This frame of mind...
Would you be the flower that protects the leaf
or the leaf that lets the flower down?
I wish neither to be the flower nor the leaf.
Now that you're helping out with the greenhouse
I can make less of an effort.
Someday, when you have to leave
I'll be too used to you being here.
Your Highness assisted me in rescuing innocent women from the dance house.
In return, I'm looking after these plants for Your Highness.
Compared to what you did for me, all I do in return is nothing.
Ling has almost taken out the entire Jade Blood Chamber
with the Black Armor Army.
It's a pity that Wu Ping Ting got away.
Now that Jade Blood Chamber has suffered such a great defeat
it's unlikely that there will be any more trouble.
I've already fulfilled my promise to you.
Are you satisfied with this result?
I haven't see Jin Hui around for days.
Nor have I seen her visit the greenhouse.
I wonder if Your Highness knows what flowers she likes.
Why don't I send them over to her on your behalf?
The flowers are all in full bloom now.
Hui doesn't like plants.
She doesn't like music either.
These years, in order to please me
she's forced herself to tend to the plants.
She even learned to play the zither.
But the more she behaves so, the guiltier I feel.
When will she realize that all I wish is for her to live carefree?
Sister Jin's affection for Your Highness is true.
That's why she wishes to draw your attention.
Even if you have no affection for me
I'd rather that you didn't try to play the matchmaker.
Hui and I have always been respectful of each other.
Do you understand what it means to treat one as just a guest?
Between us, can we only talk about matters that concern us?
However, Sister Jin is Your Highness's side consort, after all.
I'm a bit tired.
Could you walk me back to my room?
You wouldn't turn down this request, would you?
Your Highness wouldn't have me turn you down either.
Your Highness.
Your Highness's internal energy flow has recovered.
I won't have to use my powers to nurse your injury anymore.
This time, I'd rather that I recover slowly.
If Your Highness recovers slowly
His Majesty will reprimand Imperial Physician He.
Won't you get him into trouble?
You're right.
Zhan, if you need someone to support you by the arm
allow me to help you by all means.
I won't even complain if you make me carry you back to your room.
I'm more suitable for such laborious chores.
Ling, if you keep staying here
I'm afraid that Che will come complaining to me.
If so, why don't we just let Prince Ling do as he wishes?
Sure!
I'll tell Che to join us tomorrow.
One on the left, and the other on the right.
That will be even better.
Sure, everyone can come over.
- Anyway, my manor-- - Let's go!
I mustn't be involved with Yuan Ling anymore.
Be it me or him, we'll only fall more deeply in love.
I have to make Yuan Ling get back on track with his life.
He and I must come to an end.
My brother has written to ask me when I will return.
My father's condition has worsened.
It's not looking good.
At the moment, Liang State is coming down on us
but we have yet to decide on the marital bond with Wei State.
What should I do?
The emperor of Wei State was just attacked by assassins.
It's obvious that they have too much to tackle already.
There are ceaseless conflicts in Wei State as well.
Wei State might not be the best ally for A-Chai Tribe.
Instead of waiting here passively
we might as well return home to make plans in advance.
Wei State has yet to give us an answer about the marital bond.
They have shown us no sincerity.
Your Highness.
Don't miss out on the best opportunity to prepare for battle because of them.
There's no rush.
I think that the Crown Prince is far more anxious than we are.
It's not too late to take action once he has made his move.
Your Highness.
You're the Crown Prince of Great Wei.
Why are you brewing medication and keeping an eye on the fire?
In history, there are filial sons who would melt ice to fish for their parents.
I'm just warming up the medication for Father out of filial piety.
What is inappropriate about this?
Since Your Highness is so fond of following examples of others
why don't you use a joyous occasion to rid inauspiciousness like others do?
It might help His Majesty recover faster.
This is...
This is the auspicious date that Astronomy Bureau picked out for you.
You do have a point.
How about this?
Since the Astronomy Bureau has already picked out an auspicious date
why don't you take a look to see what date it is?
I won't.
It isn't as if Your Highness is illiterate.
This concerns you.
You should take a look at it.
You really won't take a look?
I won't.
What has it got to do with me?
If you have no other orders
I will take my leave now.
Do you know that the birth date I gave was actually yours?
"Zither and harp in hand, we shall both be calm and content."
I have no regrets now that I have found a close friend in music.
If I couldn't find a close friend who shared my love for music
I'd have rather put this jade flute away forever.
What is the matter with me?
Why would I get all worked up because of such a matter?
She is just a woman with an unknown past.
It seems that Your Highness and I share the same temperament.
I learned to play the zither when I was a child.
It is only now that I have found Your Highness as a fellow music lover.
I can read into your music, and more so your heart.
It's just that I felt as if I couldn't play in tune with Your Highness anymore.
Perhaps...
I might not really be the one who truly knows your music.
It isn't that you couldn't play in tune with my flute.
It's just that your heart has wandered off.
As one of The Mages
none of those sorceresses in Pingxing County knew her.
She has claimed to be Elder Xi Xie's disciple
but apart from him, no one can verify her words.
Elder Xi Xie happened to encounter a mishap.
Where does the sorceress, Qing Chen, come from?
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