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[Lost Love In Times]
[Episode 45]
It was the same last time.
Then the jade ring broke.
Something's wrong.
I have to ask Yuan Ling about it.
Qing Chen!
Why is Your Highness here?
I just came from Hao's quarters.
Didn't you run into Ling?
He doesn't seem to be in a good mood.
Actually...
I can empathize with Ling.
The both of you had made quite a sacrifice for
Princess Duo Xia's marital alliance.
Perhaps, he feels upset about it.
Perhaps, we've both thought too highly of ourselves.
We could anticipate how some matters will turn out
but to actually do it, it feels quite different from what we thought.
Having to witness my beloved marry someone else as his wife
it's hard to explain in words how that actually feels.
Not to mention that they will soon go to war together.
Princess Duo Xia could stand by his side rightfully.
Yet I might never be able to do so.
These days, I've been wondering if I was right to have persisted.
With me, he would have to ride the raging storms.
Without me, he could have had peace and quiet.
Which exactly is better for him?
In fact, from what I know of Ling
he would surely choose the first option.
He has the ability to pacify raging storms
to give you peace and quiet.
Could Zhan really be like what Qing Chen has said?
He's no longer that manipulative and scheming man who's hungry for power?
At least, you now have one more ally in this battle you're fighting.
Let's talk about something else.
Do you remember that there was a report from officials in Hui Prefecture
about changing the course of the river?
I'd like to take a look at it.
I'm concerned that it will affect the transport of the rations.
Didn't His Majesty order you not to worry about the preparations for war?
That decree Father made was rather peculiar.
But that's all right.
I'm just taking a look at that report. I know what to do.
After all, once Ling and Che get on the battlefield
that might come in handy for them.
I'll go with you right away to look for the report.
Sure.
Your Highness, here is the additional information gathered
according to Miss Qing Chen's map of the four regions.
Please have a look at it, Your Highness.
Your Highness, this war will take a few months at least.
The most worrying issue is the reserve of rations.
As for this matter, we'll have to race against time to prepare for it.
However, I'm running out of time.
We must put an end to this war in the shortest time possible.
Your Highness.
The army of Liang has suddenly attacked.
A-Chai Tribe has lost both Taoyang City and Longhe City.
Where did you get this information?
Why haven't I be informed of it?
The military report is still on its way.
It should only get here in the early hours tomorrow.
This is a confidential report sent by my men in Min Prefecture.
Zhan's information comes in even faster than the imperial court's urgent report.
Ling, you mustn't forget that Min Prefecture is my fiefdom.
It's right next to A-Chai Tribe.
It's definitely faster for me to gather such information.
At the moment, even if it's just to be informed a night in advance
you'll have a better chance at winning.
I can't hand this report to Father.
I can only show it to you so that you can take countermeasures.
Longhe, Taoyang...
Those are two major cities of A-Chai Tribe.
Yet Liang State managed to take them both down in a day.
There must be some unforeseen incidents.
Once Longhe and Taoyang are lost
there's only Honghe City left to shield A-Chai Tribe.
We must deploy the army immediately to take back the cities.
Otherwise, A-Chai Tribe will be in great peril!
This won't do. I have to look for--
- Ling! - Your Highness, are you all right?
I'm fine.
This all happened too suddenly.
I have to leave the capital to ride out to A-Chai Tribe.
Qing Chen is the imperial female officer.
She has to serve by Father's side.
It is surely perilous for her.
You're the only person in Heavenly Capital who can protect her.
I hope that you can promise me.
Ling, you want me to keep Qing Chen safe?
Yes.
Do you trust me?
Ling, rest assured.
But you must also remember that Qing Chen's greatest wish
is to have you return victorious.
This time, I not only have to keep Qing Chen safe
but also prevent bloodshed between siblings.
Your Highness.
Princess Duo Xia.
Your Highness is heading back to A-Chai Tribe tomorrow.
I'm honored to have become friends with Your Highness.
Upon your departure
I'd like to offer you this book on military strategies.
I've long heard that Your Highness is fond of collecting famous books.
All that Your Highness has collected are mostly valuable ones.
Not to mention that it's a book on military strategies.
It must be even more valuable.
I don't deserve such a gift.
Back then at the Battle of Wei River
Han Xin fended off Xiang Yu's general, Long Qie's 200,000 men
with just 50,000 men.
This gift is meant to wish Your Highness great victory.
I hope that Your Highness will accept this book.
Since Your Highness has said so, I won't turn down this gift again.
I'm grateful to Your Highness for such a token of kindness.
Right, I should also congratulate Your Highness on fulfilling your wish.
Now that it has come to such, I don't know if I were right
to have come to Great Wei or if I had made a mistake.
Your Highness and Ling...
I only said what I felt.
I know that I probably could never repay Prince Ling
for his kindness in offering me his assistance.
However, during my time in Great Wei
it has always been Your Highness who has cared for me.
I hereby thank Your Highness.
Your Highness has overstated.
When A-Chai Tribe can enjoy some peace and quiet
I hope that Your Highness could come for a visit.
I've long heard of A-Chai Tribe's unique scenery.
If I get the chance, I surely will visit.
Your Highness, if you need anything
I'll do my best to help you.
Your Highness, you only need to remember that
both A-Chai Tribe and I are your best friends.
We will welcome you any time.
Sure.
Your Highness, Black Armor Army has now assembled!
- We can leave anytime! - Good.
Your Highness.
You seem to be a different person once you put on your armor.
I'll take that as a compliment.
Your Highness.
Listen up!
Apart from taking back the cities for A-Chai Tribe
we have to pacify the unrest stirred up by Liang State.
We need to drive Liang State's army out of our homeland.
Yes!
The army will set out soon.
Why isn't Prince Che here?
General, when are you so concerned about Che?
Whenever Prince Ling leads the army as the commander
Prince Che is always right by your side.
Yet Prince Che hasn't shown up, so I can't help but ask about him.
Prince Che has followed me to war since he was 14 years old
and fought in many battles.
He now has the ability to lead his own troops
so he need not stay by me.
The deployment of troops is decided by Prince Ling and me this time.
As this is a serious matter
we didn't make it known so as to prevent it from being leaked.
The army is setting out soon.
But none of the soldiers know what the deployment is.
I have always done so for years since I led the army to war.
If any information is leaked, no one could bear the responsibilities.
Prince Ling, which city are we going to take down first?
We'll discuss this after we get to the city.
You should know that there are many variables on the battlefield.
I won't be able to judge so quickly.
Victory to Prince Ling!
- Victory to Prince Ling! - Victory to Prince Ling!
Don't worry. Ling did it on purpose.
I know.
He had a letter delivered to me.
You should know that Father is keeping a close eye on you.
The more indifferent he is to you, the safer you are before Father.
Stop worrying!
I believe that Ling will surely return safe and sound.
I have to see the both of you live happily ever after.
Your Highness, what is our next move?
Xiao Xu can deal with Yuan Ling and Black Armor Army.
What we need to do next
is to take out the others here in Heavenly Capital.
Minister Feng will inform us of any news in the imperial court.
I think that if we are to get rid of Yuan Zhan once and for all
we can make use of that sorceress, Qing Chen who now serves His Majesty.
You need not be anxious about that.
I'll make use of Father to wipe out the Meandering Skies and Tao Yao first.
This will leave that sorceress totally helpless.
I'm just concerned that the Elder of dark sorcery
who has been manipulating us in secret has yet to show herself.
However, she knows of our every action.
Don't worry about that yet.
At least, I can be certain that
she also means to have the Meandering Skies wiped out.
This jade is very special.
Do you know what it's made of?
Why did it shatter?
You recognize this?
I don't!
I don't know anything.
Did Yuan Ling give me this jade for a specific reason?
I don't know.
You're still acting ignorant?
- I-- - Why are you avoiding me?
Look into my eyes and say it!
I don't know...
I really don't know.
Stop asking me.
I promised Ling that I won't tell you so I can't.
A man must not go back on his word.
When he returns, you can ask--
Ling doesn't want you to know.
But you insist on knowing.
Isn't that letting him down?
He'll return soon so you can just ask him in person?
It seems that the Elder of dark sorcery and I think alike.
Who knew that he'd practice dark sorcery by force?
Ming is obviously seeking his own doom.
It seems that everything is ready.
Ling...
Once I've gotten rid of Yuan Zhan and the Meandering Skies
you and I can join forces to avenge your father when you return.
Ling and I will take back everything that you once lost.
I wish Mother a long life.
May you enjoy good health and wealth.
May Mother live healthily and happily for life.
Good.
Do get up.
Mother, you've always liked jade.
This is the Kunlun white jade that I've searched everywhere for you.
This jade is of a special kind.
It's said that a wise man had found it in Mount Kunlun.
It was later carved and polished into two pieces.
One of them can no longer be found.
This is the only one left.
This jade is smooth and its colors even.
It must be good jade.
You must have gone to a lot of trouble.
This is His Highness's idea.
I only made the errands for him.
Seeing that you're getting along well, I'm now relieved.
Zhan, it will be the new year soon.
What state affairs are you occupied with?
Father has ordered me to look into the past deficits of the treasury.
Look into past deficits of the treasury?
This will surely offend the nobility.
Why has he ordered you to do so?
What's there to offend?
It's just official matters.
Someone has to do it anyway.
It seems that your father has put you to a test.
It's all right.
Just look into it as he wishes.
It's just a talk and little action taken when it comes to such matters.
Now that the political situation in the imperial court is set
once the war is over
your father will announce you as his heir and you can then do as you wish.
Mother, what do you mean by that?
It seems that you don't know about it?
Your father ordered the officials to recommend an heir apparent.
He has blacked out all news.
But he can't keep it from me.
Nearly all the nobility have recommended you to take over East Palace.
You're easily the next heir apparent.
Congratulations, Your Highness.
It's no wonder that Father has suddenly changed his attitude toward me.
He even had me investigate the treasury's deficit.
He's trying to distance me from the nobility.
Once Yuan Ling is gone
the imperial court is now under the influence of Yin family.
Congratulations, Mother.
Congratulations, Your Highness.
What is this flower?
This flower only grows in A-Chai Tribe.
Each blossom (Duo) is as red as rosy clouds (Xia) in the sky.
Hence, it was named Duo Xia.
It's also how I was named.
Duo Xia blooms in A-Chai Tribe.
It blossoms as rosy clouds in the sky.
It's fiery and beautiful.
We're living in difficult times.
This is such a rare opportunity to be able to admire flowers with you.
There's no certainty we can make it out of this war alive.
I want you to promise me if we really can't defeat them...
Just abandon the city and retreat.
Perhaps A-Chai Tribe...
It's destined to come to such an end.
Nothing is destined.
Although lives are destined by gods, it could also be changed by men.
I never succumb to fate.
You have already complied with our marriage agreement
to go to war with me.
I'm already content that you've done so much for me.
Sometimes, I really hope that you can be a bit greedier.
Even though this marriage is a pact between us
but as your friend, I hope that I can do more for you.
You're a very special lady to me.
I just hope you know that between us
there's also camaraderie apart from the marriage agreement.
This war...
I fight alongside you till the end.
Let's go.
Don't worry.
Your Highness.
According to the scouts
Yuan Ling and Black Armor Army will soon arrive at the crossroads.
However, their course is yet determined.
It's not known if he's attacking Longhe first or Taoyang.
Whichever city he might attack first
I will have him die on the way there!
- Chai Xiang! - Present.
Rush back to Taoyang City now.
Safeguard the city.
Without my orders, you're not to face them head on!
Yes, Your Highness!
Get them to rest and stand by.
- Yes! - Your Highness.
We have three routes ahead of us.
Which one should we take?
Prince Ling, the left route is obviously shorter.
Now that Liang State's army is pressing on A-Chai Tribe
and has taken two of our cities
you still chose a longer route instead.
What is your purpose?
General Mukesha.
If you question the purpose of my deployment
it's best that you don't travel with Black Armor Army.
Your Highness!
It seems that Prince Ling doesn't care about A-Chai Tribe's safety at all.
Mukesha!
When it comes to devising strategies and fighting battles
I won't proceed unless I have the confidence to win.
Fine.
If Your Highness already has plans made, could you let me know?
Unless Your Highness has some reasons for not doing so?
Mukesha, the commander's orders are military orders.
You need only to carry out the orders.
There's no need to probe into it.
General Mukesha, you've served in the army for years.
Haven't you detected that since we left Great Wei...
There are soldiers of Liang State following us?
I'm afraid Prince Ling is being too sensitive?
Listen up!
You are all to stay close to the princess consort!
Be sure to keep her safe!
Yes!
Isn't this quite unnecessary?
Your princess consort isn't some woman who could only hide behind men.
Get ready to set out!
Qing Chen.
Why have you asked to see me so urgently?
I've fought with Prince Ming.
He's practiced the forbidden powers of dark sorcery.
He should be taking action any day now.
Prince Ming has always been ruthless.
Now that he's practiced dark sorcery
I'm afraid that he surely will stir up trouble this time.
That's what I'm worried about.
Have you discovered any clues of dark sorcery through the imperial physician?
I've gone to Lotus Palace with him to take a good look around.
The palace maids are indeed inflicted with sorcery.
However, the origin of it is still unknown.
His Majesty also gave strict orders not to disturb Consort Lian.
Therefore, I didn't even get to see Consort Liang.
Dark sorceresses use the forbidden powers to rob others of energy and blood.
The Magic Circle of Sundial has the same effect on The Mages.
We must find out a solution quickly.
I have already sent a message back to the Meandering Skies.
I've asked Elder Tao Yao to look for a possible solution.
She has just replied today.
She said that there's a solution recorded in the canon of sorcery.
There's a rare herb in the Meandering Skies.
It's called Blood Marrow Weed.
It can stop dark sorceresses from extracting energy and blood from others.
Instead, their own energy and blood would be drained
as a backfire of their powers.
I have already brought the herb with me.
- Master Wang. - Master Mo.
How is it?
It's strange. Their symptoms are similar to that of an epidemic disease
but also different.
They have been taking medications for days.
However, none of them got better.
Their symptoms are similar to an invasion of evil aura.
I have a medicinal herb here.
Why don't you give it a try?
Master Mo, I'll get back to the academy and decoct this.
If this isn't poisonous
I'll give this a try now that we have no other solutions.
Sure, Master Wang, please decoct it as soon as possible.
Let them take it and see how effective it is.
Sure.
Your Highness, we've entered the territory of A-Chai Tribe.
If we keep going forward, we'll reach Taoyang City.
Make camp on the spot.
Don't go west any further.
Yes!
Your Highness, we've made a thorough investigation of Taoyang City.
Their commander, Xiao Xu isn't in the city.
It is as Ling had predicted.
Xiao Xu will surely attack Ling once they enter A-Chai Tribe.
How many defending troops are left in the city?
Including A-Chai Tribe's prisoners, there are only a few thousand men.
The prisoners of war aren't a concern.
It seems that the city is loosely guarded.
Your Highness, should we now prepare to attack the city?
There's no rush in it.
Xiao Xu isn't in the city.
They surely wouldn't have the city heavily guarded.
A-Chai Tribe's prisoners are bound to take our side
once they know that we've attacked the city.
We have a great advantage at the moment.
I wonder what Your Highness is worried about.
No mistake is allowed in taking back Taoyang City.
We must take it down in one go.
Before we set out, Ling has made a plan to take the city without effort.
We are to put up a bluff and smash their morale.
Your Highness is so well thought out.
I've suggested recklessly.
It matters not.
Convey my orders.
Make camp right here.
- Act according to the plan. - Yes!
Your Ladyship.
You may all dismiss.
Yes.
Blood Marrow Weed?
No...
The enchanted spell is wavering.
The enchanted spell is faltering?
It seems that Consort Lian's life is in danger.
Once Tao Yao sees my butterfly spirit, she'll surely come to my rescue.
Before she comes to save you
you'd better behave and stay in here.
You're already so frail.
It's as if you've been poisoned.
If I can't endure this, how could I accomplish greatness?
What are you secretly scheming again?
I wonder how Mister Mo is handling that situation?
Mentor?
It's Mentor's butterfly spirit!
Mentor really is still alive.
His butterfly spirit is so frail.
It didn't even pass on a message.
Mentor...
He must be badly injured and trapped in some place.
The Kyanite.
If I can make use of the Elders and our tribesmen's powers
we could read the minds of many people at once and locate Mentor.
Senior Xi Xie is still alive.
Anyone there?
Elder.
Elder Xi Xie is still alive.
Prepare to rescue him.
Yes!
Senior Xi Xie, wait for me.
We're now within A-Chai Tribe's territory.
I will take back one by one what Liang State took from you.
My people are suffering in the city under the control of our enemies.
A-Chai Tribe has failed to protect them.
Liang State is greedy and ambitious.
It is indeed hard to fend them off at such a sudden attack.
However, this time, they could take down the city so fast.
There seems to be someone corresponding with them from within.
It's already a fact that Liang State has taken the cities.
Shouldn't we be planning how to take back these two cities now?
It's not too late to hold anyone accountable for the mistake afterwards.
I wonder what strategy Prince Ling has devised?
The two cities are on different terrains.
Taoyang City is harder to attack and easier to defend.
Longhe City is a crucial city on the border.
If we are to take down Longhe City first
we would then cut off their supplies.
By then, we could have Taoyang City under siege.
That makes sense.
We'll take down Longhe City first before we head up north
to meet up with the clan leaders in Honghe City.
We can then encircle Taoyang City.
It seems that Prince Ling is going to take down Longhe City first.
However, this route doesn't lead us to Longhe City.
- Wei Chang Zheng! - Present!
Send out the vanguard troop to Longhe City
to scout for military information.
The others are to come with me.
Yes, Your Highness!
He'd actually take the longer route to take down Longhe.
Xiao Xu's men should be nearby.
If I don't leave a message here, it will be hard to send one out later.
Mukesha!
Your Highness.
I couldn't find you anywhere.
You were actually over here?
Yes.
Why aren't you taking a break with the rest of the army?
Prince Ling has been stalling time along the way.
The army has made camp here for days.
I'm already bored.
I was about to practice my swordsmanship here.
I remember that I've told you that there's no need for you to worry.
His Highness has had everything planned out.
This place is already very close to Taoyang City.
When we set out to Wei State
Taoyang City was still bustling with activity as it was when we were children.
It was flourishing with energy early in the morning.
The lights lit up in every household at night gave off a warm feeling.
Now that we have returned
we might never get to see such a sight anymore.
Indeed.
This was where we grew up.
This is our home.
If we lose Taoyang City, we'll have no home to return to.
Nothing else would matter to us by then.
Mukesha.
You know best what this place means to me.
It's not only my home but my origin.
Isn't it the same for you?
If...
If we didn't go to Wei State
Taoyang City never would have fallen into the hands of Liang State.
Let's head back to camp soon.
His Highness might send his men to look for us.
Your Highness is right.
Let's go.
Your Highness?
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