02x04 - Episode 4

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[Lost You Forever]

[Episode 4]

You haven't practiced archery for ages.

How come you're here?

I came for the pills.

I haven't been in the mood for making pills lately.

Can you give me a few more days?

What happened?

You would dare be late on your debts?

Nothing much. I'm just in a bad mood.

Lord Xiang Liu, you haven't been busy lately?

I'm just passing by to collect a debt.

You made me come in vain.

You've grown bolder.

Lord Xiang Liu, please spare me this time.

Next time, I'll prioritize your matters and ensure there's no delay.

If you can't play, stop.

What? Do you play better than me?

♪ Oh, wow, it's amazing ♪

♪ Please gouge out my eyes ♪

♪ And let my blood splatter on your clothes ♪

♪ Like blooming peach blossoms ♪

♪ As long as you can see me ♪

♪ Oh, wow, it's amazing ♪

♫ Please cut out my heart ♫

♪ And let my blood flow across the wilderness ♪

♪ Like peach blossoms on the mountains ♪

♪ As long as I am in your heart ♪

♪ I'd do anything for you ♪

What a bloody song.

It's Chi Chen's song.

A bloody person sings a bloody song.

The King of Haoling is kind to you.

Of course.

My royal father is the best father in the whole world.

It seemed like you didn't finish that song.

What comes after?

I forgot.

With nine heads, you still forget things?

Knock me out and see who's going to make pills for you.

Your Majesty. Her Majesty's maid came to inquire about your whereabouts again.

Since you dealt with those maids, no one dares snitch on your whereabouts.

You can handle this and don't have to tell me.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

- Has Xiaoyao sent a message?
- No.

[Letter to Xiaoyao]

[Thirteen]

Send it to Wushen Mountain.

Yes, Sire.
[Thirteen]

What does the number written on the letter mean, Your Majesty?

This is to remind Xiaoyao to come home as promised.

♫ All things are dim, only your eyes shine bright ♫

♫ I'll follow my heart and traveling to see the sun from afar ♫

♫ When everything is filled with sorrow, your brows lift in joy ♫

[Thirteen]

♫ You came with the wind and rain ♫

♫ and left with the four seasons ♫

Miaopu. Put this letter away.

♫ Without you, even the grandest scenery becomes dull ♫

♫ It began with a turbulent storm ♫

♫ and leaving nothing but dust behind ♫

His Majesty sends a letter every day, urging you to return to Chenrong Mountain.

You won't reply even once?

I don't want to go back. I'd rather not reply.

But... what if His Majesty gets angry?

Let him then.

After all, I'm far away.

He can't reach me.

Wait over there for a check-up. I'll be right there.

Let me see. Don't move.

Why did you come here?

Don't you know kings should act cautiously?

You're the King of Xiyan right now.

How can you put yourself at risk and come to another nation?

I'm taking you home.

How many people know you're here?

If you come back with me now, not many people will know.

If you don't come with me, I don't know who will find out.

Perhaps, everyone in Dahuang.

You're coercing me with my concern for your safety?

Yes.

I'm coercing you with my safety.

Do whatever you want.

I don't believe you'll stay if I don't go with you.

Stay here if you want.

No one cares.

This place is quite suitable for living.

I just saw the shop next door is for rent.

How about I rent it and set up a distillery to keep you company?

You finally ascended the throne and you're here to open a distillery?

You can be a physician.

Why can't I open a distillery?

If you're a princess, then I'll be the King of Xiyan.

If you want to be a commoner, then I'll stay and give up everything to keep you company.

Anyway, I'll go wherever you go.

Where should I put your luggage, Your Majesty?

Clean up the room next to hers for me.

Yes, Your Majesty.

You're serious?

You think I traveled all the way to Wushen Mountain just to joke around?

The fish is quite fresh. I'll make you a fish soup later.

Xiyan Cangxuan. You rascal!

Stop chopping. I'll go with you!

But remember, it's against my will!

Miaopu! Don't move the luggage!

We're going back to Chenrong Mountain immediately!

Yes, Your Majesty!

[Xiaoyue Peak]

The Herb Valley of Xiaoyue Peak is right up ahead.

Grandfather moved here since he didn't like Zijin Palace.

I guessed you'd want to live closer to him.

So stay at Xiaoyue Peak too.

Stop being mad at me. Okay?

I can apologize however you want.

Save your tricks for the other ladies, not me.

I won't buy it.

This herb field is tended by Grandfather.

He used to farm and hunt when he was young.

Tending a herb field is no trouble for him.

You planted a phoenix tree here, too.

Do you like it?

I know you're mad because I forced you to return.

I also know you stayed in that small clinic in Yingzhou because you missed those days in Qingshui Town.

If possible, I'd love to live the life of commoners with you.

You can open a clinic.

And I'll open a distillery next door.

You can see patients.

And I'll sell alcohol.

We can live a simple and happy life every day,

without worrying about court strife or forcing ourselves to do things we don't want to do.

But I never had a choice.

I'm selfish.

I can't give you the life you want.

Nor can bear to let you leave.

The Xiaoyue Peak here may not be as bustling as the city.

It only has an herb field, a phoenix tree, and a swing set.

But you have me and Grandfather here.

I hope you can consider this place your home.

Live freely and comfortably, and do whatever you want to do.

That said, this place seems pretty good then.

Don't ever leave again.

Because wherever you run off to, I'll find you and bring you back.

I was never running away.

If I really wanted to run away, I'd go somewhere where you couldn't find me.

Then I would conquer that place and make it mine.

That's quite bold.

There will always be a place that doesn't belong to you in this world.

Then I... I'll make the whole world mine.

Either way, wherever you go, I'll find you and bring you back.

All right, all right. The entire world is yours.

Perhaps then...

I can give you the life you truly desire.

Grandfather!

You're back?

Cangxuan. Why don't you hurry back to Zijin Palace?

Xiaoxiao and others may be covering for you,

but those women you married are no fools.

Yes, Grandfather.

I'll go back right now.

- Go ahead.
- I'm leaving then.

We didn't know Your Majesty would come today.

The Grand Imperial Sire went to the fields early in the morning for fieldwork.

I'm afraid he wouldn't want to be disturbed.

I can wait here for him to return to show filial piety.

I'll surely convey your filial piety to him.

But he often gets immersed in the field and forgets the time.

You have numerous affairs to attend to in Zijin Palace.

Why don't you come another day?

I haven't seen Xiao Yao since she moved here.

- I wish to see her before I leave.
- Just a moment, Your Majesty.

I'll go ask the princess if she can come meet you.

Her Majesty is the Queen of the nation!

Does she need permission to see anyone?

- Besides...
- Linglan!

This is Xiaoyue Peak.

You are visitors.

No matter who you are, I must ask the masters if they wish to see you.

I was unaware of your arrival, Your Majesty.

And missed welcoming you.

There's no need for such formalities between us.

I should pay respects to my sister-in-law even if we spare the formalities.

Let's still get along as friends, as before.

Just call me Xinyue in private.

It seems too distant to call me "Your Majesty."

Even though we're close, we must maintain proper decorum, especially in front of others.

Princess, if you agree to go to the fields with the Grand Sire, please don't sleep in.

- He delayed breakfast for an hour just to wait for you.
- I understand.

Next time, to not make Grandfather wait, I won't agree to go to the fields with him.

Grand Sire isn't trying to make you do fieldwork.

He simply doesn't want you to oversleep every day and skip breakfast.

You told him to sleep and rise early for his health.

But you should also take care of yourself to avoid causing him any worry.

I got it.

Zhoushan made all this for Grandfather.

They may seem simple but they're very tasty.

Your Majesty, please stay and eat with us.

I've had breakfast already. Enjoy your meal.

- I'll be going.
- Let me walk you out.

Where did His Majesty go?

Is he in the residence of another concubine?

Your Majesty, His Majesty did not go to any other concubine's place.

He is walking alone in the Poinciana Wood.

I heard His Majesty planted the phoenix trees and built the swing set on Chenrong Mountain.

He grew up on Zhaoyun Peak, it was full of phoenix trees.

Our mothers made a swing for us.

For him, it's a childhood memory and a memory of home.

His Majesty is truly nostalgic.

Aren't we all like that?

No matter how far we go, we can't let go of our hometown.

All right, you can leave me here.

I'll come visit again.

Farewell, Your Majesty.

I didn't do anything rude, right?

Not at all. You were utterly respectful and formal.

I've never even seen you this respectful towards the Grand Sire or His Majesty.

Xinyue and I could spare the formalities when we were friends.

But it's different now.

She's the queen.

I fear that any careless, negligent action of mine might offend her.

- She may be a queen, but she's the Queen of Xiyan, not of Haoling.
- Shanhu.

We're on Chenrong Mountain.

Chenrong Mountain belongs to His Majesty.

His Majesty said that what's his is yours.

He told you to see this place as home.

Even A'Nian understands this.

Cangxuan has a queen now. Many things are no longer the same as before.

Let alone Chenrong Mountain,

even Xiaoyue Peak can't keep troubles at bay by closing the gate.

Princess, what's troubling you?

Nothing.

Don't spout nonsense to Cangxuan.

I'm going back to sleep.

Princess. Breakfast!

I'm not eating.

You can go rest. Stop following me.

Grand Imperial Sire, you're back.

How is Xiao Yao doing?

The Princess has been down all the time.

Sleeping all day isn't good either though.

Cangxuan ascended the throne.

The crisis was resolved.

Tushan Jing has also gotten married.

She has lost her pursuit for now.

That's why she lives in idleness like this.

That's right.

I want to retrieve my memories.

From that night with Fangfeng Yiying.

What?

Haven't you been drowning yourself in wine to forget about that?

Avoidance solves nothing.

I want to know what exactly happened that night.

What else could have happened?

You caused her to get pregnant.

Could it be that you suspect...

Jing. Are you being paranoid?

Aren't you foxes the best at bewitching and seducing people?

Solve the problem from the root. Your grandmother schemed against you.

Then... seek help from your clan elders.

I've tried with the help of some cultivated elders already, but I just can't remember anything.

That's indeed a bit suspicious.

You're my last resort.

- After all, finding lost items is the expertise of you dogs.
- Hey, hey, hey.

Who's a dog? Who are you calling a dog?

We're the double-headed dog deities.

We aren't foxes either.

Okay, calling me out here, I see.

I'm looking for lost memories.

Only the bloodline of double-headed dog deities can do that.

About this...

we need to ask my uncle then.

Please ask Uncle Lirong for help then.

No way.

Uncle.

I don't mean to turn you down. But this is way too risky.

It'll deplete your spirit power and cultivation or worse, damage your heart and k*ll you.

In this world, everything has its trajectory.

We can only explore the future,

we can't go back to the past.

It's that serious?

Jing, why don't you forget about it.

Even if you figure out everything, you're already married.

What's the point?

As the clan chief, you shoulder great responsibility.

You'd better not put yourself in danger.

The days of yesterday cannot be retrieved. People of the past cannot be retained.

Whatever is gone... is gone for good.

Uncle Lirong.

Even at the risk of my life, I still want to try.

Xiao Yao isn't my past.

She's my everything.

As long as I'm alive, she's a crucial part of my life.

Uncle Lirong, I bet for you help.

Since you're not afraid of death, then I'll risk my life to help you trace back through time.

Even the Grand Sire tried his best to persuade the princess to go out and clear her mind.

But she still spends all day sleeping, unwilling to do anything.

Your Majesty, Chief Fenglong, Lord Yu Jiang and Lord Chishui Xian are outside.

Bring them in.

Yes, Sire.

You may leave.

Yes, Sire.

I summoned you all here to discuss the naval forces' training.

Xiyan features more mountains than water and land battles.

In my humble opinion, our naval force is good enough.

There's no need to further burden the national treasury.

Agreed.

Xiyan is stable and prosperous now.

That is exactly why we should be vigilant in times of peace.

Maintaining an advantage in land combat is needed.

But we must also strengthen the naval force.

The Chishui Family resides by water and is skilled in naval combat.

I'm willing to do my utmost for Your Majesty to build an elite naval force.

Good.

I'll entrust the training of the naval force entirely to you.

Yu Jiang will assist you.

I won't let Your Majesty down!

Remember, act secretly, and be discreet.

Yes, Your Majesty!

These are all herb books left in Yao Valley by the King of Chenrong.

Sort them out and lay them here to air out.

Yes, Princess.

Brother, come and see what I found on Xiaoyue Peak.

What's this?

Handwritten notes left by the King of Chenrong recording remedies for various complicated diseases.

Unfortunately, the King of Chenrong passed away before finishing it,

leaving behind this incomplete manuscript which no one can decipher.

What a pity.

If it was complete, it could save all the people in the world from illness.

Others can't decipher it. But I can.

The Herbal Encyclopedia offers clues to this incomplete manuscript.

Before my mother left,

she sealed the Herbal Encyclopedia in the jade medallion for me.

Later, Queen Mother said it was a calamity.

She forced me to memorize it and destroyed the jade medallion.

When I was imprisoned by the nine-tailed fox in the cage, the Herbal Encyclopedia saved me.

The King of Chenrong wrote it to save people.

But I studied it to save myself.

I never truly understood what was written in it.

Although the King of Chenrong never taught me medicine,

but my medical skills stemmed from the Herbal Encyclopedia, which makes me his disciple.

Whether it's to repay his kindness in teaching or the grace of saving me,

I should fulfill his wish to save people from diseases and alleviate any suffering.

Do whatever you want to do. You have my support.

I'm very happy to see you revitalized.

There are still many meaningful things that I have to do.

I can't always be depressed over a man, right?

♫ With the wind as my brush and the clouds as my ink ♫
♫ Your traces are as clear as the bright moon and a composed song ♫

♫ This mortal world with its colorful mountains must be her ♫

♫ I love the laughter and conversations, and hate the silence ♫
♫ The mortal desires are bright like searching for a sh**ting star ♫

♫ Every moment and every second is spent writing to her ♫

♫ My insatiable dreams have preturbed the heart ♫
♫ The song of the blade shines like the wind ♫

♫ The contemplative heart is unable to part from the entangled dreams ♫

♫ One chasing and the other drifting in perfect harmony ♫

♫ Wanting to meet again but this journey is endless ♫

♫ With this mortal heart, I've spent eternity in this river ♫

♫ In the darkest hour, we break the icy river as we await the dawn's first light ♫

♫ I suppressed the enduring turmoil of this life ♫

♫ I repaired the rugged path with the heart of a mortal ♫

♫ With this mortal heart, I've mended this broken road ♫

♫ Society persists along the rough journey with love ♫

Grand Sire, the Princess completed the King of Chenrong's notes in three years.

Aptitude. Talent. Hard work. Each one was indispensable.

She's like her mother.

Grandfather.

You're back.

Xiao Yao is back.

Aren't you going to keep her company?

Xiao Yao is busy.

Grand Imperial Sire, after this game.

I've just finished reading your combat notes and finally figured something out.

Xiao Yao.

Take a break.

Just a bit more.

Where's my brother?

Xiao Yao!

I made your favorite dish.

Did... Did you make this?

Yeah. To reward you for your hard work.

Grandfather! Fenglong! Food is ready!

Okay, coming!

Grandfather. Let me think a bit longer.

Fenglong, food is ready!

I know you're good at seasoning, but... try this first.

Try the folk cuisines I learned throughout Dahuang.

Grandfather. Today's game of chess taught me so much.

I've benefited a lot.

Your strategies of attack and retreat were obtained from the b*ttlefield, right?

Fenglong, even if you're not hungry, you should let Grandfather eat.

It's rare for me to see Grandfather.

Unlike you. You're always by his side and can seek advice anytime.

Wait. Who says you can call him Grandfather?

With your consent, I can address him like that.

- Your Majesty.
- Yes?

I want to marry Xiao Yao as soon as possible.

This is the Lamp of Time.

With life as the flame that sustains it.

This is the Guifang Family's rare weapon. I've only heard of it but never seen it.

Uncle. How did you get it?

Once the Lamp of Time is lit, it takes your hair as the wick,

your blood as the oil, and your life as the flame.

Are you really ready for this?

I'm ready.

Jing. Is this really worth it?

You're the chief of the Tushan Family.

Your family, fame, fortune, power, and all the splendors,

you don't want any of them anymore?

Do you have to risk your life?

I'm not risking my life.

Xiao Yao is my life.

I'm not like you and Fenglong.

My heart is too small to hold the entire world.

It can only hold one person.

Please begin, Uncle.

Beggar, from today on, your name is Ye Shiqi.

Don't follow me!

Jing!

Jing! Jing!

Jing!

Uncle!

- Grand Imperial Sire.
- Yes?

I think Xiao Yao and I should hold our wedding.

My grandfather is waiting for a great-grandson.

I bet you're anticipating one, too.

It's fine by me.

You young people should make your own decisions.

Your Majesty, you already have several consorts in Zijin Palace.

Yet, I'm still all alone.

So sad and lonely.

Your Majesty, won't you show me some pity?

This is Xiao Yao's wedding. Why are you asking me?

Xiao Yao. Would you like to hold the wedding soon?

Xiao Yao, a wedding is just a formality.

If you like Chenrong Mountain, we can ask His Majesty for a peak and settle down here.

If you like Zhiyi, we can renovate the Chishui Family's old residence and reside there.

If you find both places too noisy, we can go to Chishui.

You can open a clinic. I'll definitely support you.

You know me.

I've always been mischievous, and have never been fond of formalities, or bound by norms.

No matter what you want to do, I'm happy as long as you're happy.

- Xiao Yao...
- If Xiao Yao agrees, then it's settled.

You've agreed?

Thank you, Your Majesty. Thank you, Grand Imperial Sire.

I'll go ask my grandfather to send someone to Haoling to settle the wedding date.

♫ You were there when the water ran dry, ♫

♫ but not when the clouds rose ♫

♫ You were there when I looked up with hope, ♫

♫ but not when my head was bowed, thinking ♫

♫ You were there when the wind and snow came, ♫

♫ but not when the flowers bloomed ♫

♫ You were there with the smoke curled from the fireplace, ♫

♫ but not when the brilliant stars were out ♫

Uncle. How is he?

His heart meridian is damaged. But fortunately, he survived.

You were half dead once before.

Rest well after you return.

You must not exhaust yourself or overthink again.

Uncle, are you okay?

I've just overexerted my spirit power.

I'll be fine after a nap.

Jing. Do you remember anything?

And after that?

After that... I don't remember anything.

It's still the same.

Fangfeng Yiying really is ruthless.

She actually lowered herself and shamelessly seduced you in the form of another woman.

Jing.

Although it's not your fault, at this point,

you might as well give up.

A broken heart is hard to heal.

My uncle said that you should rest well and avoid overthinking things.

Otherwise, your life will be in danger.

Xiao Yao. Have you really thought it through?

The wedding will take place sooner or later anyway and Fenglong wants it done sooner.

Then I'll ask Royal Father to choose a wedding date.

Fenglong mentioned it and you decided on it like that.

You haven't thought it through carefully.

Isn't it a bit hasty?

I've known Fenglong for decades. We know each other very well.

It's not hasty.

Brother.

I don't want you to get married.

I understand how you feel right now.

Back when you married Xinyue, I also felt hurt deep down.

I felt that she would take you away and I would become an outsider.

You were upset when I got married?

I was very upset then.

It was like something that belonged to me was taken away.

Xiao Yao...

But then I realized I was being petty.

You've been married to Xinyue for so long, yet you're still my brother and so nice to me.

Xinyue didn't take you away.

Don't worry, Brother.

After I marry Fenglong, you'll still be the closest family member that I trust the most.

Your closest family member... that you trust the most?

Aren't you?

- Xiao Yao, I don't want you to leave. I want...
- Cangxuan, let go.

Brother.

Let it go.

We can't let the Chishui Family beat us to it

and make RoyalFather feel that he has to learn about his daughter's wedding from someone else.




"Nothing Can Be Compared to You" - Jason Zhang

♫ Looking back on the days of my life ♫

♫ Where I'm calm and composed, free from sorrow and pain ♫

♫ Lost in the wilderness without meeting your gaze ♫

♫ I've got nothing but emptiness left ♫

♫ Enduring my life's hardship ♫

♫ I cherished everything, yet remained indifferent to wealth and fame ♫

♫ Amidst the sunlight, I couldn't feel your radiance light ♫

♫ The air is filled with nothing but heatwaves ♫

♫ All things are dim, only your eyes shine bright ♫

♫ I'll follow my heart and traveling to see the sun from afar ♫

♫ When everything is filled with sorrow, your brows lift in joy ♫

♫ I'll await for you to enjoy this moonlight night ♫

♫ You came with the wind and rain and left with the four seasons ♫

♫ Without you, even the grandest scenery becomes dull ♫

♫ It began with a turbulent storm and leaving nothing but dust behind ♫

♫ Without you, the world's beauty loses its symphony ♫