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[Lost Love In Times]
[Episode 22]
I've heard that if you keep someone in mind
that person will appear.
It is indeed true.
Your Highness must be here to ask me for an explanation.
Am I right?
The disciple of the Meandering Skies, the daughter of the Feng family...
And now, Princess Qingping.
His Majesty has just made that decree.
You already learned of it?
Father bestowed the title to you personally.
He must be very find of you.
You will surely have many chances to stay by his side.
Your Highness isn't worried that I might harm His Majesty?
Should The Mages assassinate my father
the Meandering Skies shall never be restored to glory.
You have always wanted to clear The Mages of treason.
You might put your own life at risk
but you would never put the Meandering Skies in peril.
Your Highness does know me very well.
I have wanted to figure out one matter.
What is it that could have made you so fearless of death?
Your Highness needs only to know that
should one truly wishes to do something for someone
why would life and death matter?
I want you to understand...
Should I wish to figure someone or some matter out...
no one could stop me from doing so.
Feng Qing Chen.
Your Highness, do you believe that Miss Qing Chen
truly is the second young mistress of the Feng family?
So what if she is?
So what if she isn't?
My father has already bestowed Qing Chen
with the title of Princess Qingping.
That's good enough.
Your Highness, what is your next step?
Ling might be confused but I'm not.
She has always only had Ling on her mind.
However, Ling now doubts her.
Doesn't Your Highness doubt her?
I've never liked to be the same as anyone else.
Ling doubts her so I will purposely assist her.
I'd like to see who will win this round, Ling or me?
Do you remember Qing Chen who infiltrated Celestial Dance House?
She is the second young mistress of the Feng family.
Xian Wu's younger sister.
Who knew that the one we have spent
so much effort searching for is actually her?
However, she is one of The Mages.
How could she be Xian Wu's sister?
Qing Chen does have quite a few tricks up her sleeves.
Celestial Dance House was shut down because of her.
Yet now, she's joined the Feng family.
Why would that matter?
In my eyes, she's not Xian Qu's sister.
She's a replacement for Xian Wu.
If possible, I'd like to keep her by my side.
What if she tries to hurt you?
Then I will kill her myself!
There's news from the palace.
She is said to be the second young mistress of the Feng family.
Could it be that there's more to her parentage than we knew?
Prince Ming didn't mistake her as his wife because he was too drunk.
I have also met her twice.
She is indeed unlike any ordinary commoner.
I just never expected her to be Minister Feng's long-lost daughter.
That night, Prince Ling obviously showed great concern for her.
Your Highness witnessed it yourself.
Have you heard from Prince Ling?
Are we to keep urging for an answer?
Great Wei has shown us no sincerity at all in this matter.
I'm afraid it isn't Great Wei that lacks in sincerity...
But that someone does not have the affection.
Since you were a child
when have you ever had to put up with such grievances?
Does A-Chai Tribe have to beg so meekly in order to survive?
War? A-Chai Tribe is never afraid to go to war.
However, if we are to fend Liang State off without blood shed
Wei State and Prince Ling are our best choices.
It's all right to wait a while longer.
We can't walk away from this trip in vain.
Have you heard from A-Chai Tribe?
Kualu has been taking various actions.
He's been dispatching troops from Longhe City recently.
Who knows how King Fulianchou is doing?
None of our scouts has brought back any reliable news.
However, it has been particularly quiet in the palace of A-Chai Tribe.
The quieter it is, the more suspicious it is.
Princess Duo Xia is still staying in Wei State.
It means that King Fulianchou must be fine.
Convey my orders.
Dispatch another 50,000 soldiers to our border with A-Chai Tribe.
Let's see how long he could drag this out.
Yes, Your Highness.
Father!
Why are you in such a panic?
News came in from Longhe City.
Liang State has added another 50,000 men to besiege the city as a warning to us!
Yet, Duo Xia still hasn't sent us any news.
I'm worried that should we wait any longer...
the war will soon break out!
Before Duo Xia set out
she said that she's chosen Prince Ling as her prince consort.
She wrote to tell me that she had explained to Crown Prince Hao.
However, after all this time, this matter is still not finalized.
It seems that something unexpected has happened.
Father, this matter must be confirmed sooner rather than later.
If we still don't hear from Wei State, Liang State might attack soon!
How about this?
My son, have my official state letter delivered to the emperor of Wei State.
Explain our current situation to him so that he could decide swiftly.
Yes!
- Your medication. - Thank you.
You should recover after taking this medication.
Thank you for the treatment and medication.
Please allow me to bow to you.
Don't stand on such ceremony.
Thank you.
Bi Yao.
Fill the prescription.
Come over here.
If it weren't for The Mages today, we would be shorthanded.
If you need any help, feel free to ask us anytime.
This is what Elder Tao Yao has instructed us.
Moreover, you once rescued us from great danger.
Whatever it might be, we shall surely give it our all.
We had offended you deeply in Pingxing County back then.
I hope that you won't take it to heart.
I never did.
The Mages exist by the will of Heaven.
However, we're unable to live under the sun now.
Muyuan Hospital is but a makeshift cover to keep everyone in disguise.
I hope that you could all adapt to the life here soon.
We'll then find a chance to clear The Mages' name.
From now on, we shall all follow Miss Qing Chen
in your footsteps to bring The Mages to glory at all costs.
From this day forth
we must stand hand-in-hand to manage Muyuan Hospital.
We must help more people.
We must protect The Mages and uphold justice.
Yes!
You should all get some rest now.
Bi Yao, I'll need you to look into Yuan Ming for me.
Prince Ming. Investigate him as thoroughly as you can.
Yes, I'll go and get it done now.
Cai Qian.
Where are you going?
Father, I'm a bit bored in my room.
I've come out here to get some air.
Is that so?
Yes... yes!
The weather is lovely today!
Cai Qian.
You aunt used to spoil you and let you do whatever you wished.
You end up not even being skilled in embroidery.
Now that your aunt is in distress
and you've also reached marriageable age.
You should just stay home and learn how to sew properly.
Then you won't make Yin family look bad.
Look at you!
What is this behavior?
All right, get back to your room now.
Go on!
What is it?
Do you want me to carry you on my back?
Father, you left me no choice.
You won't let me out of the front gate.
You have to make me climb over the wall?
Why isn't she here yet?
- Cai Qian! - Silly Che!
Jump and I'll catch you.
You must catch me!
Jump! Come on!
Silly Che!
You... You purposely took advantage of me, right?
I...
I... I'll get you a roast goose.
Stop right there!
Minister.
Father.
Good.
Feng Qiu.
Your Second Young Mistress just moved into the manor.
She surely doesn't know her way around.
Be sure to assign her some servants to attend to her at all times.
She is not to be neglected.
Minister, do rest assured.
I have already made the arrangements.
Second Young Mistress, if you still need anything
please let me know.
Thank you.
This is the front yard.
You could come for a walk when you have the time.
The residential quarters are ahead of us.
This used to be Xian Wu's quarters.
Since she passed away
Father is actually very sad although he never mentioned it.
He had her room kept intact as it was.
Everything in her room was kept the way it once was.
Nothing has been touched.
Qing Chen!
Don't go in there unless necessary.
Father doesn't like us to enter it.
He's reluctant to let anyone in.
Sadly, I've been away from home for so many years.
I no longer remember what Xian Wu looked like.
Mo matter what, Father and I are just glad that you made it home.
Let's go, Qing Chen.
I'll show you to your room.
Here.
It's so good.
Why isn't Ling around?
Ling has matters to handle so he's gone out.
The roast goose is particular tasty today.
Ling isn't home so I can't share it with him.
It seems that I can only have it all to myself.
Right, I heard from my father that some princess of A-Chair Tribe
actually proposed to Ling in public!
It's Princess Duo Xia.
Where cares if she's Duo Xia or Tuo Xia
how dare she sets her eyes on Ling?
When I get the time, I must go and meet her!
My dear holy mother.
I'm begging you.
Ling is already in a terrible fix now.
Don't make things worse for him.
You're right.
I'll wait till Ling is less troubled to meet that...
What's her name again?
Duo Xia.
Exactly! Duo Xia!
All right.
Ling isn't home anyway so I'll get going now.
You're in such a hurry to get home?
Why not? Am I to keep you company?
Qing Chen, I wonder if we have had everything you need in here.
If there's anything else you need, just order those servants outside.
I have already instructed them so they wouldn't dare slight you.
Thank you for making such a huge effort for me.
I have always led a simple life so this is plenty for me.
That was all in the past.
Now that you've returned home
Feng family has our own regulations
so you surely won't have to put up with any indifference.
It really is my blessing to have such a thoughtful sister like you.
Luan Fei, do you already have anyone on your mind?
Qing Chen, you might not know about this.
I'm an imperial female officer.
My marriage isn't mine to decide.
Even if I were given permission to leave my position in two years
I must be bestowed marriage by His Majesty.
None of this up to me.
I have been ignorant.
There are actually such regulations in the palace?
There are so many handsome and talented princes.
His Majesty also trusts you so deeply.
I believe that he will surely bestow you to one of the princes.
Who knows? He might bestow you to the crown prince.
Qing Chen, you might not have heard but according to the ancestral code
no female officer is allowed to marry the prince.
How could His Majesty make such an arrangement for me?
She does already know of this rule in the palace.
However, she still secretly sees Crown Prince Hao.
Should anyone learn of this matter
it will surely cause a huge uproar in the imperial court.
Or even worse, pose a threat to the crown prince's position.
Second Young Mistress.
Prince Zhan has sent over many gifts.
He said that they are meant for you.
I feel bad accepting them!
These are just some small tokens.
This is... Look...
I...
Qing Chen, look at these--
- Father. - Li Lin?
What are these?
We heard that Miss Qing Chen returns to Feng Manor today
so His Highness had me bring these gifts over here.
These are what Miss Qing Chen once used in Prince Zhan's manor.
Prince Zhan has indeed prepared quite a special gift?
But we're not short of such objects in our manor.
His Highness said that the minister must have
prepared everything for Miss Qing Chen
but these were all picked out personally by His Highness.
It is especially so for the bed.
He's concerned that Miss Qing Chen might not sleep well in a strange bed.
Prince Zhan is really considerate of my sister.
He is so thoughtful?
Prince Zhan has always been so.
He treats everyone so.
But I'm afraid that you're the only one
who could make him worry about the bed you sleep in?
Luan Fei.
Commander Li.
Please pass on my message to Prince Zhan.
Tell him that we thank him for his kindness.
However, it is already quite late today.
I'll bring my daughter over to his manor in the morning to thank him.
Minister, you are too kind.
His Highness actually told me not to bother you with such a trivial matter.
I surely have to thank him in person.
Without Prince Zhan, how could my family be reunited?
Qing Chen.
I'll leave it to you to handle these items from His Highness.
Yes, Father.
Just be sure not to let His Highness's effort go to waste.
Commander Li, please.
The moment Miss Qing Chen returned to Feng Manor
Zhan already sent over at least 100 gifts of all sizes.
He had all her aspects of life covered.
Prince Ling's manor might lack a bit in funds
but we should at least send something over?
If there are simply no funds, I'll ask the other brothers for help.
Ling!
You mustn't be so passive!
You finally met a woman that won your affection.
Don't let her slip you by.
Do gifts mean everything?
Ling, although it's hard to figure out what a woman thinks
there's one matter that can't be wrong.
You'd rather send over 100 useless items than let Zhan make all the advances.
If this goes on, Miss Qing Chen might fall for Zhan instead?
When do you know so well what women really think?
Ling! Are you going to visit Miss Qing Chen?
I'm going to visit Duo Xia!
Ling hasn't made a move yet...
Could it be that he actually likes Princess Duo Xia?
Did I get it wrong this time?
Your Highness, don't you have something to say to me?
I've never seen you so hesitant.
I'm not hesitant.
I'm just thinking about how to voice my opinion without hurting anyone.
However hard I thought it over, I still can't find a way to do so.
Your Highness plans to tell me that you wish to turn down
the marital bond with A-Chai Tribe, right?
I do not wish to lie to you about certain matters.
Nor do I wish to lie to myself.
All these years, I've fought many battles.
I've enjoyed freedom.
I don't wish for my marriage to end up as a political deal.
Is this your reason?
It's not just that.
Your Highness surely wishes to choose a spouse
who shares your mutual affection.
However, my affection belongs to that of another.
I have none left for anyone else.
If we keep pressing on with this matter, it will only make you feel worse.
Prince Ling is Prince Ling indeed.
I couldn't defeat you on the battlefield
nor could I refute what you have just said.
But do you know it is because of this that I'm certain
you are the one man I wish to marry?
Since Your Highness has expressed yourself very clearly
I won't force you.
After all, it isn't that I'm not as good as the lady of your affection.
It's just that we weren't meant to be.
The last thing on earth that can't manipulated is fate.
Seeing how frank you are, I might have been overly sensitive.
All women of A-Chai Tribe are like me.
We are no different from men.
I'm happy to be your friend.
Should A-Chai Tribe be in trouble
I will surely do my best to help.
I won't allow Liang State's evil scheme to succeed.
Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness.
A-Chai Tribe might not be as powerful as Wei State
we are still capable of defending ourselves.
Should one day, A-Chai Tribe are at war with Liang State
I hope that Wei State won't take advantage of us then.
I can guarantee with my life that it shall never happen.
That's good to know.
I hope that Your Highness could remember what you have said today.
Farewell.
Yuan Hao is now really smitten with you.
He even annulled his engagement to Princess Duo Xia.
This great opportunity has now be given to Ling.
Whatever I promise to do for you, I will always keep my word.
But I'm already running out of time!
Yuan Hao is still the crown prince!
What will you have me do?
You're so smart.
You should know what to do.
Yuan Hao is now totally devoted to you.
I do know about that.
All I have to do is talk to Crown Prince and you could have things your way.
But... I'd like to know...
Do you even feel just a bit unbearable to part with me?
Do you understand now?
I do.
Do you now know what you should do?
I do.
I won't have to teach you then?
Bear this in mind.
Once you set out to get this done, there is no turning back.
I want you to do this willingly.
You should have no regret.
As long as it is what you want, Brother-in-law
I will get you what you want at whatever the cost.
Luan Fei is actually working for Prince Ming.
This is the state letter sent by Fulianchou.
As the crown prince, what is your opinion on this matter?
Father, they are testing to see how you actually feel about
establishing the marital bond with A-Chai Tribe through Princess Duo Xia.
It seems that they are getting anxious.
This is because they aren't confident of defeating Liang State.
Father is right.
I think that Liang State has set eyes upon unifying the north and the south.
A-Chai Tribe alone won't be able to fend them off.
They are seeking allies to fight against Liang State.
This is extremely urgent.
Only Great Wei are strong enough to assist them in fending Liang State off.
It means you still think that we should tie the marital bond with A-Chai Tribe?
It's just that Ling...
After Princess Duo Xia expressed her feelings for him
how did he answer her?
Ling didn't answer her right away.
Why don't I ask him what his intention is?
Good then.
Now that Liang State has already taken certain actions
we must be careful in handling our relationship with A-Chai Tribe.
Tell him that it concerns our nation.
He should put our general interests first.
I understand.
I believe that Ling should understand his priorities.
Let us hope so.
All right...
Qing Chen, try some quickly.
Father has prepared all these especially for you.
Go on.
It's good.
It's been so many years.
I haven't been with you these years so I don't know what you like.
That's why I had them make a bit of everything.
Just try a bit of everything.
I like them all.
Father has gone to much trouble.
You're the one who has been out wandering about all these years.
You must have suffered so much hardship.
I feel really bad about it.
Fortunately, you are now found.
This has finally taken off the load on my mind that bothered me for years.
It's just such a pity that Xian Wu couldn't be with us
to serve by Father's side anymore.
This is such a regret.
Xian Wu...
She had always been very frail.
After she came of age, she was blessed with such a good marriage.
However, who knew that in the second year of her marriage
she would contract such a severe illness?
She passed away so young.
Xian Wu had always been very skilled in dancing.
I'd watched her dance in the garden since I was a child.
She was so extremely beautiful.
No one could forget the beautiful sight of her.
It's obvious that he had kept the truth from being known.
What secrets are there in Feng Manor?
All right now, let's not talk about that today.
It's a joyous occasion.
Now that I have my daughters to bring me great joy
I'm already very content!
Exactly. Qing Chen, let's drink a toast to Father.
I wish Father great health.
I wish Father many years of long life.
Good!
Xian Wu, we grew up together.
You never had any illnesses.
Why would they all say that you had died of a severe illness?
What exactly happened then?
Xian Wu, could you tell me?
What should I do to make Yuan Ming forget about the past
and cherish the woman before his eyes?
Xian Wu, how many secrets were buried along with you?
Not even Luan Fei knows about the cause of your death.
Ming Yan?
Qing Chen, you told me to look into Consort Lian.
I couldn't find any information.
Then there's Yuan Li.
There's nothing wrong with him.
It's known that he used to live in the temple.
He had been in and out of consciousness for years.
All these years, he had been in and out of coma.
But he suddenly regained consciousness.
This is such a coincidence.
A coincidence?
What coincidence?
It's nothing much.
Ming Yan, be sure to keep an eye on Prince Li.
Should he take any action, inform me and the Elders immediately.
Yes, I understand.
In regards to the empress's death, there are still some stories behind it.
Elder Xi Xie was invited to the palace by the empress that day.
However, no one knew of it.
The empress had summoned him over in secret.
Then Elder Tao Yao received a message from the Ink Butterfly.
However, when we rushed into the palace
we ended up being surrounded by the Imperial Army.
They accused us of murdering the empress.
How dare you, The Mages murder my empress?
You claimed that Empress had summoned Xi Xie to the palace.
Where is Xi Xie now?
Your Majesty, do investigate into it.
We received a message from my senior about dark sorcery lurking in the palace.
He summoned us over to assist him.
The Mages has long been entrusted with the safety of the imperial family.
How could we do anything so monstrous?
Empress was struck by sorcery and died of suffocation.
Other than the Elder of The Mages
who could have such powers to carry out this brutal murder?
My senior was summoned to the palace.
Should he have wanted to harm the empress
how could he have been foolish enough to do so in the palace?
If what you say is true
why would Empress summon Xi Xie to the palace so discreetly
and even kept it from me?
As to why the empress summoned my senior in private
he didn't explain it to me.
No one is to enter the harem without an imperial decree.
Would Elder Xi Xie not know of this regulation?
Your Majesty, there must be some misunderstanding--
That's enough!
Even till now, you're still making excuses?
Guards, take down these sorceresses!
It was because of that His Majesty announced to all
to annihilate The Mages.
If caught alive, we were to be banished to the border as slaves.
Why didn't Elder Tao Yao speak to me of this matter?
She doesn't know what had happened exactly back then.
It was until she discovered the letter written to Elder Xi Xie by the empress.
What was written in the letter?
"Ding Shui is still alive."
Ding Shui?
Who is Ding Shui?
I've only heard that she was once an Elder of The Mages.
However, my mentor has never mentioned her to me.
Ding Shui...
The empress's and Xian Wu's deaths...
She must be somehow responsible for them.
Hao, you've asked to see me?
Ling.
Father asked me about your decision in the marital bond with Princess Duo Xia.
I think that Father must be very concerned about this matter.
I wonder if you and Duo Xia have reached a mutual agreement?
I went to visit Duo Xia today.
I already gave her my answer.
Your decision is...
I have turned down this marriage proposal.
What?
Have you really decided?
- What about Father-- - Don't worry, Hao.
As for Father, I'll explain it to him.
Ling!
This matter concerns the cooperation between both nations.
Father received a state letter from A-Chai Tribe today.
Fulianchou deliberately brought up the marital bond in the letter.
I reckon that Father has decided to tie the marital bond with them.
With your temper, if you can't convince Father with a justified reason
you will surely end up getting into a conflict with him.
You do know what Father is like.
But in my mind--
How about this?
Head home and think about how to convince Father.
As for Father, I'll try to stall a few more days for you.
All right.
Is Your Highness visiting Muyuan Hospital late at night to keep an eye on me?
I don't like to make guesses.
Nor do I like to suspect anyone of anything.
However, should anyone try to keep me in the dark
that is a totally different matter.
Those who serve by your side are so blessed.
I suddenly recall that your mother, Consort Lian
she has also long been a target of many rumors.
Yet none has spoken up for her or clarified the rumors.
Your Highness doesn't care about this matter at all?
My mother is a devoted Buddhist and rarely has any contact with the world.
She never leaves Lotus Palace.
Even I only get to see her once a month.
Perhaps this is her best answer to all those rumors?
Consort Lian could be considerate of Your Highness's busy schedule
that she doesn't wish you to be bothered by greeting her every day.
She's always cool and distant.
She treats me so.
She, too, treats Father so.
She doesn't like having us enter Lotus Palace freely.
At times, I really couldn't figure out what she has on her mind.
Does His Majesty think so as well?
It isn't that he's not willing to make an effort.
He just doesn't want to force her.
All these years, everyone knows of his love for my mother.
The gifts he showered upon my mother are no fewer than others.
Those rumors don't really matter.
Mother wouldn't have cared anyway.
It seems that Yuan Ling isn't close to Consort Lian.
It's just that one's mind is prone to changes.
Why are you suddenly so interested in my personal life?
I was simply too bored so I did some small talk.
You have nothing to say to me?
Who would dare to speak freely before Your Highness?
I have turned down Princess Duo Xia's marriage proposal.
I've heard that Princess Duo Xia is a great warrior in combat and war.
She has rare gift in military leadership.
Princess Duo Xia is fond of Your Highness but you have turned her down.
This is such a pity.
Otherwise, it would have been a much-told story of you both
storming the battlefields hand in hand.
A pity?
You find my refusal a pity?
Forgive me, Your Highness. I spoke out of turn.
Only the both of you would know if it is a pity.
Your Highness need not have told me about such a personal matter.
You know very well why I'm here to tell you about this matter.
The princess consort I seek is now standing before me.
However, the person standing before you already has someone on her mind.
She could no longer fall for anyone else.
I understand it now.
I never should have said these words to you.
Yuan Ling, if only you knew that the one on my mind has been you all along.
That is why I can't let you know the truth.
If breaking my heart could keep you alive and well
not even the bone-chilling agony could waver my decision.
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