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[Lost Love In Times]
[Episode 42]
Be honest with me.
Deep down...
You don't mind at all?
Of course I do.
Since you've lent the title of Princess Consort Ling to someone else
I won't want it back.
I'll be waiting...
You can leave the title of the empress to me.
Who knew this little sorceress would be so ambitious?
Listen up.
You can marry her.
But you can't touch her.
You can't unveil her bridal veil.
You can't drink nuptial wine with her.
You can't tie the nuptial knot with her.
You can't really spend the nuptial night with her.
Once you bow to Heaven and Earth together, you're husband and wife.
You will be her husband.
She will be your wife.
If you even fall for her just a bit
I'll love someone else.
If you truly make her your wife...
I'll marry someone else.
My woman...
I'd like to see who dares to lay a finger on her.
Master, congratulations on acquiring the powers.
Get these cleaned up.
It's the highest forbidden power of dark sorcery
to exchange eight lives for one.
Therefore, I have to use voodoo puppets to sustain Master's heart.
However, as Master isn't born of The Mages' descent
you should be cautious when practicing forbidden powers.
I know where to draw the line.
If I had practiced such powers of The Mages in the first place...
Perhaps, Xian Wu never would have died.
Whatever Master needs
I could use my life in exchange for anything you wish for.
It's rare to have a loyal subject like you.
You need only stay by my side obediently and I surely won't mistreat you.
Thank you, Master.
You must keep an eye on Xiao Xu at all times.
He's now an important pawn to us.
Yes!
Ling is obviously sacrificing his life for Qing Chen's.
Qing Chen should be fine.
I wonder if Ling can bear with such pain now that the power backfires two fold?
Your Highness!
What's wrong, Your Highness?
I'll summon the imperial physician!
Don't let anyone know!
Don't tell anyone! Don't!
Your Highness!
Why...
Why has the jade shattered?
Your Highness, are you in bed?
I'm already in bed!
What is it?
Miss Qing Chen has arrived safely back in the palace.
All is well. Your Highness need not worry.
I heard you.
Mo Bu Ping of Astronomy Bureau.
Wang Zhi of Imperial Academy of Medicine.
Greetings, Your Majesty.
Do rise.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Why do the both of you come over together?
What has happened?
Your Majesty.
According to the constellations
I deduce that there might be drastic changes in the palace lately.
I have also noticed that many in the palace have fallen ill.
However, the symptoms are unknown.
I'm concerned that it might be an epidemic disease.
Hence, I've come to report it.
With Mister Mo present
we could prevent any calamity stemming from astronomical phenomenon.
However, the epidemic disease you speak of is no trifling matter.
Are you certain of it?
I wouldn't dare confirm it so recklessly.
It's necessary to investigate further into it for confirmation.
However, most of the patients are from Lotus Palace.
Therefore, I beseech Your Majesty to decree to have Lotus Palace quarantined
so that the Imperial Academy of Medicine could take over the inspection.
Why does it happen to be Lotus Palace?
Lotus Palace is Consort Lian's quarters.
How can it be quarantined so easily?
I'll give you two days.
You can inspect the premises.
Two days later, you must give me a precise answer.
Moreover, do not cause any disturbance to Consort Lian.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Mister Mo.
Have you confirmed that the birth charts of Yin Cai Qian
and Xiao Xu aren't a match?
Your Majesty, judging from their birth charts
Miss Cai Qian is destined to a wealthy life.
Of three major stars, she has the Treasury Star and Minister Star.
It's a mirroring effect of both wealth and officialdom.
She also has secondary lucky stars which is very rare.
As for Xiao Xu, his major element is the Flirting Star
supported by Calamity Star and Misfortune Star.
He jinxes his parents, children and wife.
Moreover, he destined to become a widower.
If we were to marry Miss Cai Qian to him
the prime star will fall into the lowly status.
It's as good as casting pearls before swine.
Not only will the influence affect her parents
but also bring trouble to Your Majesty.
However, if she is to be bestowed to one of
Your Majesty's princes with a matching birth chart
her destined fortune will shine upon Great Wei.
If that is so...
Head back and match her birth chart with every prince one by one.
Let's see who is the most compatible one.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Why are you looking at me?
Shouldn't you go and bring me the reports?
Yes, Your Majesty.
If what Mister Mo just said today
could fulfill Prince Che and Miss Cai Qian's wish
they will surely be grateful.
If you hadn't reminded me in advance
how could I have made it all up so well?
Besides, His Majesty has always believed in
the readings of constellations.
I'll match Yuan Che and Cai Qian's birth charts later.
This would then be well-reasoned outcome.
However, from what I observed of His Majesty lately
he might seem to take in your words but he's still doubtful somehow.
I think that he's just worried that
someone would stir up trouble with the rumors.
Back then when the previous emperor passed away
and our reigning emperor was enthroned on the day of solar eclipse.
Some rumored His Majesty to have killed his older brother for the throne.
In the beginning, no one believed it.
It's just the rumors gradually got out of hand
and His Majesty ruthlessly wiped out most of the opposing officials.
Only then did he secure his throne.
Therefore, His Majesty has always been wary of any rumors
circulating in the imperial court.
He killed his older brother for the throne...
Did The Mages find any evidence?
The Mages did suspect him as well.
However, there was no evidence to prove it.
Therefore... I've always thought that
His Majesty made use of the empress's death to wipe out The Mages.
Even after we've been cleared of the past accusations
he still wouldn't let us off.
I'm afraid it's because he's worried that we would look into what he did then.
After all, it's The Mages' duty to ensure legitimacy of the imperial family.
How could we condone the usurpation of the throne?
If so, Consort Lian is the concubine to both emperors.
Perhaps, she might know of the truth?
Indeed.
Be it the death of the former emperor or the parentage of Prince Ling
or even the rise of dark sorcery
all these might be related to Consort Lian.
Speculations can't help us.
I'll seek a chance to investigate Lotus Palace.
All right.
It's another day without Ming Yan.
What are you doing?
Zhan...
Zhan, look!
I didn't get to see her for 18 days now!
I feel terrible.
You won't understand how I feel.
It feels as if...
Hundreds of claws are nipping at me. I get so restless.
I'd rather die but I won't rest in peace--
That feeling you just described...
How could I not understand it?
If you truly like her, why won't you go and see her?
What can I do even if I get to see her?
We still can't be together.
I might as well not see her.
Answer me.
Are you serious about her?
Of course!
What about her?
Her?
She should also like me?
Otherwise, why would she give me a present when she left?
If you both share a mutual affection
you'd have to keep heading in the direction of your goal.
How is it?
Do you need my help?
Why didn't you strive to win Qing Chen over?
Could it be that you don't truly like her?
We're in different situations.
Qing Chen has someone else that she's in love with.
If you love someone more than yourself
you wouldn't want to force yourself upon her.
You'd only wish to keep her safe from harm.
You'd be willing to do anything for her.
Zhan, would you really do anything for Qing Chen?
As long as she needs me to do so.
But most of the time... She doesn't need me.
Recently, Qing Chen...
She's really in great trouble.
If this problem isn't resolved in time, her life might even be in danger.
What is it?
Here's what.
As the Grand Sorceress of The Mages
Qing Chen is in charge of the Sacred Pebbles of Nine Transformations.
Yet now, the sacred pebbles are scattered and nowhere to be found.
If she can't recover all the sacred pebbles within a certain timeframe
she will disappear from this world along with The Mages.
She is now running out of time.
If everything you just said is true
why have you only told me now?
Don't you know what Qing Chen's temper is like?
She won't allow me to tell anyone.
How much time does Qing Chen have?
How many more sacred pebbles does she need to find?
She has less than two months left.
The Obsidian, The Garnet, and The Kyanite are still missing.
I know where The Kyanite is.
Your Majesty.
I've heard that you're feeling unwell so I came specially to visit you.
I thank Your Majesty for keeping me on your mind.
I'm fine.
Your Majesty can speak freely.
I'm sending Ling to attack Liang State.
State affairs are to be decided by Your Majesty.
I'm also going to bestow Princess Duo Xia to him as his princess consort.
Since Your Majesty has already decided
my son and I will obey your orders.
You really have nothing to say to that?
Your Majesty, what will you have me say?
You show no concern at all about Ling's pending warfare and marriage.
I even doubt if Ling is your son.
No, he's not. He is your son.
I know that you still bear a grudge against me.
You were reprimanded and criticized by all.
However...
You had better not forget.
I've still kept the position of the empress vacant for you.
Isn't that enough to make it up to you?
I'm not destined to such blessings.
I wouldn't dare accept it.
What if I hand over the sovereignty of Great Wei to Ling as well?
I am but a concubine.
I wouldn't dare have an opinion about state affairs.
This is the sovereignty that you robbed the former emperor of.
You could do whatever you wish with it.
Indeed.
This is my empire and I can do very well as I please!
Moreover...
I also know that...
You are my woman.
Are there no doors in my manor?
You're one to talk.
I saw that one of the jade rings shattered.
I'm worried so I came to check on you.
Who knew that you'd be fine?
You're still so agile.
Ling, are you all right?
I'm all right.
You were just acting tough?
Twofold of backfired powers must be unbearable?
Ling, do you regret it?
Is this the pain that Qing Chen had to endure?
More or less?
I only regret that I haven't endured such pain for her sooner.
She had to bear with all this alone.
You're hopeless.
By the way, I've found out where The Kyanite is.
Where is it?
You have to ask Zhan about it.
Zhan?
Just ask him for it.
You rendered a merit for providing information.
This is your reward.
Xiao Xu turned down the marriage proposal.
What exactly was that about?
Did you sabotage it?
I did.
Why would you do so?
I'm using Cai Qian to win Che over so as to rid Ling of his confidants.
Then I'll marry the princess of Liang State as my wife.
This is to form an alliance with Liang State
which is more powerful than A-Chai Tribe.
This move will guarantee the biggest advantage of all.
Mother, don't you think that it's even better to do so?
I see.
It's no wonder your father praised that your skills in Go exceed that of his.
If you're in such a state of mind, you can challenge him to a game.
It's a pity that the marriage alliance didn't work out in the end.
It matters not.
There's still another way.
However, I'll need Mother's support in this plan.
In terms of military tactics and warfare, I'm no match for Ling.
However, in terms of internal affairs, I'm confident that I won't lose to him.
Therefore, I'd need Yin family's support now.
Could Mother leave the token that Yin family uses
to manipulate all financial affairs in my care for now?
With that power within my grasp
I can then get hold of the political situation without anyone knowing.
As long as you have the will, I can give you anything you wish for.
I thank Mother for fulfilling my wish.
Zhan, what is the matter with you today?
Why would you make such a formal gesture for a small favor?
Anything that belongs to Yi family will eventually be yours.
What I intend to do will let Mother's efforts go to waste.
Please forgive me, Mother.
Here.
Eat it up quickly.
- Have more. - There's plenty.
You should have some.
Feed me.
Can't you get some yourself?
You--
Cai Qian, they have the best roast goose here.
Li?
- You can't see us... - You can't see us...
Li.
I called you and you ignored me?
Li!
Is this the one you told me about--
No! I was just making things up the previous time!
You didn't hear a thing.
You made it up?
- What are you talking about? - Nothing!
You really didn't tell me anything?
Cai Qian, don't you love roast goose the most?
This place is best known for it. Let's have some together?
Ming Yan is actually a woman.
She's also a disciple of The Mages.
That's why you have to keep this a secret for me.
You can't tell anyone.
Silly Che, she's the one I previously told you about.
Brother Li...
Would you like me to verify it for you?
No, thank you. I already did.
Who said that you can tell them?
Did I say you can say it?
Let go of me! He--
You aren't even married yet.
You're already bullying my brother?
Are all women that fierce?
What do you mean by that?
Oh right, this is a secret.
Ming Yan sneaked out from the Meandering Skies.
You mustn't tell anyone.
I also sneaked out from home.
Let's keep each other's secrets?
Sure!
- Shush. - Shush.
Your roast goose.
I'm famished!
I must finish a whole roast goose on my own today!
This is the best roast goose in Heavenly Capital.
Try some.
Here, have some.
I don't like roast goose.
Li, have some. Go on.
I don't like it either. You can have it.
Since they don't want any, don't bother sharing.
Didn't you say it yourself?
If I eat one, you'll eat two.
I'll eat it... I will.
I suddenly recall that I've forgotten to tell Qing Chen about a matter.
Stay and eat. I'll go visit her now.
It's already so late.
You haven't finished your roast goose yet.
Leave it till the morning to tell her.
That makes sense.
- Let's have roast goose together. - Drink! Yes!
- Here's a toast! - Bottoms up!
- Bottoms up!
Qing Chen.
What brings you here today?
I came to tell you about a matter.
That's why I came with my mother early in the morning to greet my aunt.
I'm so sleepy.
What is it about?
I accidentally found out that Imperial Physician He Ru Yi
is now imprisoned in my manor.
I even overheard my father mention Lotus Palace
when he was talking to him.
Father kept asking He Ru Yi about matters that happened 20 some years ago.
However, He Ru Yi refused to tell him anything.
Could this have to do with Yuan Ling's parentage?
You mustn't read too much into it.
I don't mean to betray my own father.
It's just that although Yin Cai Qian is no heroine
I don't wish to owe you too much.
You helped me the other time.
I'll feel better by telling you this information.
However, I didn't even tell Che about this matter.
You mustn't tell anyone that you heard it from me.
You shouldn't just thank me.
I can't take all the credit for it.
However, I really do have to thank you for what you just told me.
It's good that it's of use to you.
I'll head back to Yanxi Hall first.
Greetings, Mother.
Have a seat.
Leave us.
Why would you have the time to visit me today?
I've heard of many rumors recently.
It's all about the former emperor.
That's why I'm here to ask Mother about them.
It's rumored that Father killed his older brother to usurp the throne.
Don't say such nonsense.
I've looked into many matter concerning the former emperor, Mother. and Father.
In the past, many had said that
Father killed his brother and usurped his throne.
Mother was reprimanded and criticized.
Some even said that I'm the son of the former emperor.
It's just that 20 some years ago when Father succeeded the throne
he wiped out all the opposing imperial officials.
No one else dares to bring this matter up again.
I'd like to ask Mother...
Is this true?
What have you found out?
I'd like to hear it from you.
That day in the imperial court...
Your father had ten some imperial officials caned to death.
That was how he stopped the rumors.
He was so ruthless.
That was how he got his throne.
I was too young then to protect Mother.
However, I'll all grown up now.
I also wield military power.
I hope that Mother could tell me the truth.
What is the point in finding out the truth now?
The former emperor is dead.
This is already someone else's empire.
If I know the truth, I can return this empire to Mother.
It's said that of all the princes, you resemble your father the most.
However, they do not know...
You resemble the former emperor even more.
It's because he is your true father.
So was it true that he killed his older brother for the throne?
So what if he killed his brother?
Should anyone pose as a threat to him
he can have everyone in this world killed.
You're right.
Including his own son.
I've kept this a secret for years.
Now, you finally know the truth.
Ling, promise me.
You must learn to protect yourself when facing His Majesty.
Zhiyuan Hall...
That sorceress who is now his imperial female officer...
She might get you killed.
To me...
She's not a female officer.
She's not a sorceress.
She is just Qing Chen.
I'll protect you.
I'll also protect her.
If only the former emperor were as resolute as you are.
At least...
He wouldn't have ended as such.
Mother.
Don't worry.
I won't let you be so sad anymore.
If you find it boring in Lotus Palace
I'll ask Qing Chen to come often and keep you company.
Sure.
I take my leave now.
Ling.
Promise me.
You must protect yourself.
Yes.
Ling...
Don't blame me for being ruthless.
I have to get the sacred pebbles through that sorceress
to open up the Magic Circle of Nine Transformations
and reunite with your real father.
Feng Manor is still the same after all this time?
It's so lifeless.
If Xian Wu's favorite flowers aren't here anymore
I'm afraid no one would wish to come to this ghastly place?
You're actually still alive?
Poor Master Feng...
You had to bury your children twice.
I promised Xian Wu that I'll see to your funeral.
You're still not dead yet.
How can I die before you do?
What is it that you want?
Make a guess.
Xian Wu?
What are you doing with Xian Wu's memorial tablet?
I have to stay by her side always.
Do you think that Xian Wu likes staying in such a place?
You've come to say this to me?
No.
I'm just here to ask you now that Xian Wu and Luan Fi are gone
is the current prime minister going to collaborate with that sorceress?
How does that concern you?
I do pity you, Prime Minister.
Before you die, you even had to fawn upon an enemy so humbly.
Minister Feng, you should know that the sorceress's supporter is Ling.
One day when he takes the throne
judging by his temperament, the nobility will be the first to go.
Master Feng, do you think you can come to a good end?
However, under the current circumstances
I'd have to drink poison to quench my thirst, wouldn't I?
For the sake of Xian Wu, I can point you in a better direction.
What direction is that?
You're looking right at it now.
Oh?
Sun Shi.
Present.
Do you remember that you stood here with me back then
when those imperial officials tried to oppose me?
It has been 20 some years now.
There are some matters that I can't recall now.
But I remember it all so well.
Everyone criticized me, but in the end
all of them kneeled before me.
Now that all officials have pledged allegiance to Your Majesty
this is already Your Majesty's Great Wei.
However, there are still some who are criticizing me.
They are still here.
I will have those unyielding antagonists succumb to me.
Carry out the tasks that I have arranged.
Yes, Your Majesty.
It's said that of all the princes, you resemble your father the most.
However, they don't know that you resemble the former emperor even more.
It's because he is your true father.
Your Highness!
Your Highness, where are you going?
His Majesty has summoned you to Qinzheng Hall right now.
All right, I heard you.
Miss Qing Chen.
Eunuch Sun.
Your Majesty has asked that you bring all the reports to Qinzheng Hall today.
Doesn't His Majesty usually go through them here?
I'm not too sure about this either.
You should bring them to him.
Yes.
Father.
I've asked you here today to have you make a decision for me.
Father, what do you mean by this?
Qin Zhan.
Present!
Is everything ready?
Make a decision for me.
Am I to kill this sorceress or not?
What I mean is...
You should know it all too well?
Father, why would you force me so?
I'm not the one to force you.
You're the one who forced me.
She walked out of the Magic Circle of Sundial safe and sound
because she used witchcraft to protect herself.
I know of your feelings for her.
However, I won't allow the son I appreciate the most
to be ruined at the hands of a sorceress.
Will you form the marital alliance with Duo Xia
or will you send her to her doom?
Take your pick.
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