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[Lost Love In Times]
[Episode 25]
I made a great effort to get you this opportunity.
You'd better not miss it.
All right, stop bringing it up.
I've already promised you.
I won't make things hard for that Princess Duo Xia.
If you go back on your word
I'll never take you out again.
You...
Che...
You sound so...
It doesn't sound quite right?
Say...
If you won't bring me with you, who will you bring along?
Listen, I'm a respectable lady.
I'm a socialite of Heavenly Capital.
I'm broadminded so I won't take your words to heart.
Besides, instead of worrying about me
you should be concerned that Princess Duo Xia would be jealous of me.
She might do something horrible to me...
Princess Duo Xia would be jealous of you?
Are you sure about that?
Of course!
Give this a thought.
I went to the palace to plead on Ling's behalf at the same time as her
but Ling couldn't bear to take his eyes off me at all.
Ling dotes on me so much that others would surely get jealous.
Hey!
A princess consort will be selected soon.
Your Highness, do you know what sort of lady Ling likes?
Back then in Pingxing County, I had a match with Prince Ling.
He had just defeated the army of Liang and was heading home in victory.
A man who stormed through battlefields and devise strategies
would surely think very differently from others.
Romance won't mean the most to him.
Therefore, what matters the most to me is to know the sort of spouse he needs.
Certainly!
Everyone in Great Wei knows that!
Ling defends his nation and has never been defeated!
However, do you know that Ling had trained me in martial arts?
Ling never treats me like he does the others.
Is that so?
If Princess Duo Xia wishes to be listed as a candidate...
You should have a go at my combat skills first!
General, fret not.
Cai Qian is just fooling around.
She is no match for Her Highness.
Just let Her Highness take her down a peg or two today.
If not, she'll keep stirring up trouble.
The next time you want to try to make me look bad
you should use a different method.
If not, should anyone learn of this, people would think that
Prince Ling of Great Wei's skills in martial arts are too poor.
- You-- - Cai Qian!
Cai Qian is still young and ignorant.
Please be kind enough to forgive her.
Some other day, should Your Highness wish to try out the skills taught by Ling
I'm willing to have a friendly match with you.
You're too kind.
I have always admired Prince Ling greatly.
That was why I accepted her challenge.
If I have offended you in any way
I hope that Prince Che won't take it to heart.
Your Highness, you must be joking.
I should be the one to apologize on behalf of Cai Qian.
Why should I apologize?
Did you turn a deaf ear to what I said to you earlier?
Shouldn't you head back now?
Your Highness is so forgiving.
I'll come again another day to express my apologies.
They acted too willfully.
You're just going to let them off?
It's all right.
Prince Che purposely brought her here to suffer a setback.
It seems that the young lass has mistakenly took me as her rival.
However, she has yet to realize that she's picked on the wrong person.
It means that Prince Ling already has someone in mind?
I told you not to go there but you insisted.
You made a fool of yourself, right?
Silly Che.
You've been with Ling for so long.
Tell me what sort of woman Ling really likes.
Whatever it is, I'd surely perform better than Duo Xia!
Does it hurt?
Of course not!
How could her lousy martial arts skills hurt me?
You haven't answered my question yet!
Tell me what sort of woman Ling really--
In my mind, you are better than Duo Xia in every way.
Silly Che, although you're not as wonderful as Ling
you do have sharp eyes.
I haven't doted on you for nothing!
I remember that there's a pharmacy around here.
I have to get you some medicated cream.
If not, your hand will surely swell up tomorrow.
I'll go and get it for you.
- Sure. - Wait here for me.
Was it you or Xian Wu who was in the room last night?
My sister, Xian Wu is already dead.
She actually still occupies your mind?
Sadly, you're afraid to look into Xian Wu's real cause of death.
And you dare not uphold justice for her.
There's no need for you to try and provoke me with your words.
No one could stop me from doing what I wish to do.
As for what I don't wish to do, no one can make me.
Your Highness surely has your own means.
However, the longer this remains unresolved
the harder it is to seek out the truth.
What if I can make whoever knows the truth confess it?
I don't know who you were
before you became the second young mistress of Feng family
But for the sake of Xian Wu, I'm willing to cooperate with you.
But if you dare to play any tricks
I'd still have you die a terrible death even though you're Xian Wu's sister.
Give it back.
What do you mean, Your Highness?
You took something from me yesterday.
You should have already found out what you need to know about it?
You don't need to keep it with you anymore, do you?
Your Highness admits to being involved in Celestial Dance House's case
as well as the dark sorceresses?
Your Highness should know what the consequences will be.
You really are terribly bold.
You don't have to know about what I did.
But I know that only The Mages can find out the truth behind Xian Wu's death.
I am willing to listen to what you have planned to do.
Could I ask Your Highness a question first?
Since Your Highness is in contact with the dark sorceresses
should you know the identity of the Elder of dark sorcery?
This person is very mysterious.
I never got to see her face.
But since you're bold enough to infiltrate Feng Manor alone
I'll cooperate with you if you can expose her identity and get rid of her.
It's because I don't like being used and manipulated.
Sure!
Since Your Highness has this thought in mind
I believe that if we work together, we can surely accomplish our goals.
Therefore, I'd need to ask Your Highness for a favor.
Ask away.
It's the empress's death anniversary in a few days.
I'd like Your Highness to convince His Majesty
into setting up a platform in the palace for the ritual.
By then, I'd invite the deceased empress and Xian Wu to make an appearance
so as to testify and seek out the truth.
What nonsense is this?
How could Xian Wu be revived?
Your Highness, Xian Wu might not be able to come back to life
but she could still demand justice to be upheld for her and The Mages.
Now that we've agreed to cooperate
I believe that we won't betray each other.
Am I right?
You actually lured me into Xian Wu's room last night
for the sake of plotting this today?
That's because Your Highness is the only one
who truly wishes to uphold justice for Xian Wu.
Besides, I'm also very impressed by Your Highness's moves.
I've met my match.
Good.
Father, Ming and I would like to hold a praying ritual for Mother
in the palace's Buddhist Hall on her death anniversary
so as to show our filial piety.
Your mother died so suddenly then.
There were many rumors about it.
I'm afraid...
Father, I've heard that
if the chanting of sutras is performed annually
to release the deceased from suffering
I'm sure that Mother would then enter the pure land of afterlife sooner
with such a sincere demonstration of filial piety.
I might not be as filial as the man
who lay on ice to catch carp for his step-mother
but I also hope to do my part for mother.
Father, Ming is right.
Filial piety is the most important of all virtues.
As princes, if we demonstrate such a quality
I'm sure that the people will be moved and follow our example.
Compassionate parents and filial children.
Then the nation and our people shall enjoy prosperity and peace.
Since you're both so filial
how could I not consent to it?
However, this matter might stir up quite a commotion.
You must be cautious in handling it.
Be sure not to stir up any trouble.
- Thank you, Father! - Thank you, Father!
Why would you ask me out to Emperor Mountain at this hour?
It's broad daylight! Where do we get to see the stars?
Who said that there aren't stars during the daytime?
It's just that Your Highness is too ignorant?
Stars in the daytime?
You must be day-dreaming?
The sun, moon and stars go by a circumfluent frame.
They are constantly changing.
It's that ordinary folks like you can't notice them.
That is to say...
You can see them?
Ming Yan!
Princess Qingping?
Greetings, Prince Li.
If Your Ladyship wishes to see me, you could have simply asked.
Why do you have to make Ming Yan trick me into coming here?
Should I ask you out forthright, you might not dare to meet me.
I won't dare?
What is it that I won't dare to do?
Could it be...
Could Your Ladyship possibly do anything to me?
If your true identity is exposed...
Prince Li, are you really not frightened of that?
Guardian of Nine Transformations.
How have you been?
Who knew that Your Ladyship could see through my disguise so soon?
I never thought that you would end up here in such a way.
If I don't come to this world...
Just how much trouble would you have stirred up by now?
If we don't retrieve all Sacred Pebbles of Nine Transformations
so you know how severe the consequences will be?
I certainly do.
However, if we are to retrieve all the sacred pebbles
you have to do me a favor.
What is it?
Clear The Mages of their accused crime quickly.
Only The Mages could locate the sacred pebbles.
Ming Yan!
Ming Yan, get out here!
Ming Yan!
Ming Yan, get out here!
Ming Yan, get--
How dare you?
So much for being kind to you.
It's fine if you're ungrateful
but you even helped an outsider to set me up?
Who's the outsider here?
Before Your Highness makes such accusations
you'd better make yourself clear.
Why would you sneak an attack on Qing Chen late at night?
If it weren't so, why would I help her investigate this matter?
I just find Qing Chen quite interesting.
I wanted to know why Ling and my other brothers are so interested in her.
Is that so?
Your Highness means that whenever you meet some intriguing young lady
you'd sneak into her room late at night to check on her?
You can't put it that way.
I am a prince of Great Wei--
What a prince of Great Wei you are!
You behaved so sneakily.
You went into her room and even left behind evidence.
It's no wonder that people would call Prince Li muddleheaded.
How embarrassing.
I didn't drop it there.
- It's obviously that she-- - Obviously what?
You got defeated and even had your belonging snatched away?
That seems to be even more embarrassing.
Answer me.
I'm asking you a question!
You're one of The Mages just like Qing Chen.
Why would you obey her every word?
Could it be that you...
You fancy her?
So what if I do?
You--
Qing Chen didn't tell you that I--
You... What are you?
I think that Your Highness should recuperate back at the temple again.
If so, you could then figure some matters out in time.
You...
Fine.
Your Majesty, this is the list of officials selected by
the Ministry of Personnel this year.
Please have a look.
I have already gone through it.
What suggestions do you have?
Your Majesty is wise!
It's Great Wei's blessing that
opportunities are given to recruit more talented officials!
Your Majesty, all the young talents listed on the report
will surely be grateful to Your Majesty
for having a chance to put their abilities to great use
and devote themselves faithfully to our nation.
This is a great act of your benevolence.
Assign them as local officials outside the capital for two years first
so as to give them some training.
As for the rest, I'll leave to you.
What other matters are there to report?
Your Majesty, I have one other matter to report.
I don't know if I should report it to you or not.
Go ahead.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
The Imperial Army has been searching the capital on a grand scale these days.
It has stirred up much anxiety among the people.
None of the officials know what it is about.
Hence, rumors have begun to spread.
I'm afraid that should this continue
it will cause unrest in the imperial court.
I know of this matter.
It's just that some items have gone missing in the palace.
It's not a big deal.
Your Majesty, may I be so bold as to suggest
that if the search is solely for the purpose of stolen items
you could have the eunuchs do so discreetly in the palace.
The Imperial Army is acting upon your decree.
They drew so much attention that it's hard not to arouse suspicion.
Many rumors have already been spread throughout Heavenly Capital.
It's said that there must be something serious happening in the palace to--
I heard you.
Convey my decree. The search shall end now.
I will get this done right away.
In a few days, it will be the deceased empress's death anniversary.
I have set up a praying ceremony in the palace
to release her soul from suffering.
If I remember correctly
Feng Yan's eldest daughter, Xian Wu passed away from illness on the same day.
In recognition of your contributions
I'll allow you to pray for her with your family here in the palace as well.
I thank Your Majesty for your graciousness.
You may get up now.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Eunuch Sun!
Your Majesty, the butterfly is gone.
I've convinced His Majesty to stop searching for the assassin.
He might have agreed to it but judging by his temperament
he will surely continue to keep searching in secret.
It's best for you to take much caution.
He has always been so.
He says one thing and does another.
He has to pretend to accept his subjects' suggestions humbly.
However, whatever it is he seeks, he would resort to any means to get it.
His Majesty has always feared The Mages greatly.
Be it The Mages or the dark sorceresses, he wants to get rid of both.
He surely won't rest till he gets what he wants done.
He's just insecure about his throne.
After all, he snatched it from another.
He surely is terrified of having it snatched away as well.
Apart from him, the others from the Meandering Skies
are also in hot pursuit of tracking down the dark sorceresses.
They won't give it any rest.
I'd need you to think of a way to lure them into the palace.
Lure them into the palace?
Wouldn't it be too risky?
Only in the palace could we get them and His Majesty to take one another out.
Don't worry.
Just do as I instructed.
I have made the arrangements.
He did say that a ritual platform will be set up to release
the empress's soul from suffering in a few days.
I was allowed to bring my family into the palace as well for it.
This is a great opportunity.
Good. Go and make some arrangements then.
You must bring that daughter you just took in.
She's the key factor in my entire plot.
Yes.
Have you found the culprit?
Not yet.
Is there anyone else in the palace that you've missed out?
None.
You have already turned my palace inside out!
Yet now, you're telling me that you haven't found the culprit?
You've caused such panic in the palace already!
- Father-- - Enough said!
From today onward
no one is to investigate the empress's death anymore!
Otherwise... I won't be lenient.
- Father. - Father.
I've called you here to tell you that on the empress's death anniversary
His Majesty will set up a ritual in the palace
to release her soul from suffering.
His Majesty has put me in charge of getting this matter done.
The empress's death anniversary is also Xian Wu's.
Exactly.
Therefore, His Majesty specially consented to have me bring
the both of you with me to attend the ritual as well.
You must be sure to prepare for the ritual these days.
Do not behave inappropriately before His Majesty.
We understand.
Qing Chen, we'd need to prepare many things for a ritual in the palace.
Let me know if you need anything.
I'll prepare them for you.
You're still much more thoughtful.
I don't understand such rituals too well
so I'd have to trouble you with the preparations.
Qing Chen, there's no need to be so polite. Let's go?
Quickly.
I hadn't noticed that Master Mo is actually
an Elder of The Mages hidden here in the palace.
I believe that Your Highness must have already suspected it?
Haven't you been investigating into various aspects?
Elder Mo's true identity is a huge secret in the palace.
It's only right that no one is to know of it.
Since Your Highness has found out about it now
you mustn't tell anyone.
What is it?
Do I seem so unreliable and untrustworthy to you?
If it weren't that Qing Chen insisted we could trust you
how could we take such a huge risk to even tell you of Elder Mo's identity?
It does seem strange...
Why is Qing Chen so certain that you'd surely help us?
Since some time ago, Qing Chen's golden butterfly has been waiting out here.
It hasn't spotted that person leaving.
Now that we have cast an enchantment spell
we could have her easily trapped once she appears.
Mister Mo is right.
However, the both of you must take more caution these days.
It's best to take me along with you.
Should anything happen, I could still cover it up.
If anything goes wrong, all our efforts would be in vain!
Your Highness is so considerate.
Certainly!
You'd better be nicer to me.
Don't always obey that Qing Chen's every command.
You want me to bring Elder Tao Yao into the palace on the day of the ritual.
Is this the only solution?
Exactly.
I have already discussed this very carefully with both Elders.
This is our only opportunity to relieve The Mages of our predicament
and expose the truth to all.
Haven't I already told you?
This is too dangerous. It won't do.
Victory is obtained through risks.
There is no absolute victory.
It depends on how we take actions.
The Mages became convicted of a grave crime and had since then lost our home.
I hope that Your Highness would assist us.
I can understand what you both feel about this.
Could I speak to Qing Chen in private?
Father, Ling has been investigating it for quite some time.
He has yet to find the assassin.
Why would you stop Ling from investigating?
Do you know why she would conceal herself within the palace?
She's trying to challenge the imperial family?
Exactly.
The Mages failed to assassinate me the other time.
They are obviously hiding in the palace this time to get me.
But this is my palace!
How can they do as they wish!
In the past year, after I've ordered to have The Mages wiped out
not a day goes by that I could sleep peacefully.
They have now hidden within my palace at such a time
so as to get a good look at how anxious I am!
Yet, they have forgotten that I am the emperor of Great Wei!
How could I possibly be scared of The Mages?
However, should this person remain in the palace
she will pose a great threat to you anytime.
Your mother was killed by The Mages.
Right before her death anniversary, Ding Shui slipped into the palace.
Fine, I will be the bait to lure her out.
That will make her an easy prey.
Hao, have the Imperial Army prepared to handle any emergency.
This time, I'll surely sacrifice The Mages to your mother as an offering.
I want everyone to know that here in Great Wei
the emperor represents the gods.
No one is go against the gods.
I have kept this in mind.
The truth behind the empress's death will surely be revealed
by setting up this trap to lure Ding Shui out.
This will clear The Mages' name.
Your Highness, please do what you can to help us.
I understand that you're eager to clear The Mages of injustice.
However, this is pitting yourself against my father.
If you carry out that plan in the palace
any tiny error would make all your efforts go down in vain.
The Mages are labelled as rebels already.
Now that dark sorceresses are added to it
His Majesty would only become further aggravated to wipe out The Mages.
Instead of doing nothing at all
we might as well stake it all on one attempt.
Even when making a risky military strategy
requires a prudential policy.
If not, it is nothing more than a reckless and foolish move.
I've infiltrated Feng Manor to investigate in secret.
Now, I already hold solid evidence.
If so, why don't you report to my father and present the evidence?
Why would you still take such a risk?
The Mages were wronged.
If the truth isn't exposed in public
I'm afraid that His Majesty won't redress the case of The Mages.
Moreover, once Elder Tao Yao enters the palace
Ding Shui will surely take actions.
This is our best chance to get rid of her.
You wish to kill two birds with one stone?
Yet you would have everyone put their lives at risk.
It's way too dangerous.
That's why I would need your help.
Didn't Your Highness tell me to trust you?
We're in pressing need to prove the innocence of The Mages.
I...
I'm running out of time.
Your Highness is a man of great decisiveness!
You're not one to act timidly!
What makes you so hesitant now?
Tomorrow, hand over the evidence you spoke of to me.
I have to make sure that your plans are all well thought out.
And...
You are not to put yourself in danger again.
I know.
I will act cautiously.
But I'd have to ask Your Highness to promise me
that should anything go wrong
your priority is to ensure Elder Tao Yao's safety.
Should anything go wrong, I will call the plan off immediately.
I also won't help you like this again.
Your Highness... you've agreed to it?
There's no harm in trying.
Ling!
Ling?
Cai Qian!
- Silly Che. - What are you doing here?
I'm here to see Ling.
- Where is he? - I don't know.
How could you not know?
Listen, it took me much effort to escape from my manor.
What is it?
Were ghosts going after you?
Why did you have to escape?
Since the last time I went to meet Princess Duo Xia
I gave it some thought and felt that
someone might want to sabotage my marriage with Ling.
It will destroy my happiness.
You make it sound as if it's real.
Of course, it is!
Think about it.
Apart from Crown Prince
only Ling and Zhan are possible heirs to the throne.
My father supports Zhan because he represents Yin family.
However, I happened to be born into the Yin family.
It would seem inevitable that my romance with Ling
is destined to be met with obstacles and hardship.
Are you serious about it?
Of course! I'm so troubled that my hair is turning gray.
Qing Chen is the only one on Ling's mind.
Should Cai Qian learn that Ling has no affection for her at all...
Why are you so absent-minded?
Go and look for Ling now.
I don't know where he is either.
All right then, I could only wait for him here.
Princess Duo Xia is pressing on step by step.
Ling is sure to make a decision these days.
All I could do now is to cheer her up before she learns of the outcome.
Crazy lass, are you hungry?
I've discovered a new restaurant.
The food there is particularly good.
Really?
In terms of food, when have I ever lied to you?
One ages from missing a loved one. Hence, more food should be eaten.
I'd rather not wait on an empty stomach.
- Lead the way! - Let's go.
Greetings, Crown Prince!
- Greetings, Crown Prince! - Greetings, Crown Prince!
Good swordsmanship!
In just a few days, who knew that you'd have improved so much?
You may all rise!
Thank you, Your Highness!
Your Highness.
Zhang Shu, I have an important matter to discuss with you.
Have our men train on their own.
You are to come with me.
Yes, Your Highness.
Zhang Shu...
It seems that the training of the Imperial Army is going well.
We're in need of more men.
It's been hard on you.
Extensive preparation eventually pays off.
Should Your Highness be in need, do convey your orders.
My father had made a decree.
On the day of my mother's death anniversary
he will hold a ritual in the palace to release her soul from suffering.
He has entrusted me with the task of security.
Some time ago, The Mages had attempted to assassinate my father.
Now, some unknown person has slipped into the palace.
The Imperial Army must stay fully alert this time.
There is to be no mistake.
I understand.
This is an important matter.
I'll be sure to come fully prepared.
This time, you're allowed to act first and seek permission later.
Should anyone pose a threat to the palace precincts
all should be killed.
Yes, Your Highness.
They intend to take actions on the empress's death anniversary?
The palace precincts are heavily guarded.
If His Majesty is offended, then--
No!
Qing Chen and Ling intend to take a risky move.
Inform the spies we have planted in the Imperial Army.
Tell them to try and get stationed at the ritual on the day.
Should Qing Chen be in danger
thy are to obey my command in rescuing her.
However, if we do so
the men we planted in there would then be exposed!
Is it worth doing so for someone like her?
Your Highness, please reconsider!
I will decide if she is worth the risk.
Your Highness.
Feng Manor has always had me under supervision.
It's been very inconvenient.
That's why I've asked Your Highness out here to Muyuan Hospital.
Are you referring to those servants?
I've had them sent away already.
From now on, I'll send my men to escort you discreetly
to and from Feng Manor
If you need anything, just turn to them.
They will handle matters for you.
Your Highness shouldn't go to so much trouble.
I'm still capable of fending for myself.
I know that you do.
But there are matters that you don't have to handle personally.
Don't act so willfully anymore.
Moreover, your identity must not be exposed.
It's much easier to have my men tackle matters for you in Heavenly Capital.
Didn't you say that you're going to convince me into consenting to your plan?
Just with this evidence, it's enough to clear The Mages' name
and reveal the truth behind the empress's death?
Elder Tao Yao found this in the Meandering Skies.
This is the letter the empress wrote to my mentor.
If we could lure out the dark sorceress hiding in the palace
we could then prove this letter to be true.
Exactly.
As for this book, it holds the clues that Xian Wu had left us.
It could also be regarded as a supporting evidence.
However, after we have lured out the dark sorceress
we need to be absolutely confident of keeping her in our control
so that she will confess to her crimes.
This person is very powerful and scheming.
We can't allow the situation to get out of hand before His Majesty.
That was why I needed Elder Tao Yao to help me.
It's not difficult to get a few people into the palace.
However, you have to convey my message to both Elders.
Any action that The Mages plan on taking in the palace
must be consented by me first.
It is especially so for actions taken before my father.
No last minute changes are allowed.
Should anything pose a risk to my father's safety
I wouldn't just do nothing about it.
Your Highness need not worry.
That isn't what The Mages would want either.
Since you have had everything planned out
I will just do my best to cooperate with you.
You have been spending all this time alone in Feng Manor.
You exhausted your thoughts and energy.
I'm afraid you must be tired?
Fortunately...
I've managed to find all these important clues.
My efforts aren't wasted.
I tried to hold you back from joining Feng family
because I was worried that you wouldn't be able to handle such matters.
It now seems that I was overly worried.
It's all right. I'll handle such matters for you from now on.
If you run into any obstacles, send a message to my manor.
Thank you, Your Highness.
Some time ago, I got a bit too carried away emotionally.
I actually do understand your concerns.
It's good that you do.
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