02x13 - Episode 13

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[Lost You Forever S2]

[Episode 13]

You have so many faces.

Which one shows the real you?

I'm Xiang Liu with Nine Lives. So all my faces are real.

What's the point of having so many faces?

Even if you have 81 faces, I can recognize you at a glance.

Miss Xiling,

what do you want by recognizing me?

I want you...

To remove the poisonous bug.

Name the price.

I can't.

Why not?

You did it for Cangxuan back then. Why can't you help me now?

The poisonous bug is alive. Times have changed.

If you're able to k*ll a newborn tiger cub,

does that mean you can k*ll a millennium-old tiger demon?

I can't. But can't you do that?

If you don't trust me, why bother asking?

What are you doing in Zhiyi? When are you leaving?

If you didn't hold me back, I would have left.

What exactly are you here for?

Tushan Jing offered me a great deal to help him remove the poisonous bug.

It's not that I don't want to help. I simply can't do it.

Jing? Is Jing also at the casino?

He's right behind you.

I distracted the informant. Leave from the side door.

Thank you. I couldn't have gotten away without you.

Let's go as well.

I...

I don't want to see Cangxuan.

That's why I wandered around and ended up at the underground casino.

I didn't know Xiang Liu was there too.

I talked with Xiang Liu and we left separately to avoid attention.

But I saw you there, so I followed you and led Miaopu elsewhere.

Don't worry about the bug. Things will work out.

We'll figure something out for sure.

All right.

Of course, it's nice.

- Your Majesty.
- We are family. Spare the formalities.

Understood.

Xiao Yao.

You're out so late. I was worried so I came to pick you up.

I'll go home now.

Okay.

Fortunately, Cangxuan and Xiao Yao are close.

If the day comes and the bug still hasn't been removed,

Cangxuan should show mercy to Xiang Liu for Xiao Yao's sake.

Don't drink cold water.

Xiao Yao.

You don't need to stay out late to avoid me.

This is your home.

If you don't want to see me, then don't.

I'll leave once I've seen Grandfather.

I won't disturb you.

I heard you ordered a truce.

Yes. It's the rainy season.

If we get carried away with the w*r, there might be floods that hinder the harvest.

The people would starve.

Rest early. I'll go back now.

Wait.

Aren't you leaving?

I'm leaving now.

Your Majesty. Our army hasn't won a single battle against Xiyan.

We've lost six cities in succession.

Now that the rainy season is over and the truce has ended,

if you don't take decisive measures, I'm afraid that the fall of Haoling is imminent.

What...

What do you mean by that?

His Majesty hasn't made any wrong decisions since the beginning of the w*r.

It's just that Xiyan came prepared while we weren't. That's why we were losing.

Losing a battle or two can be attributed to that.

But we haven't won a single battle so far,

which inevitably raises doubts about His Majesty's strategy.

In your opinion, where has my strategy gone wrong?

Your Majesty's decisions have always been accurate and prudent.

Then win a battle, and let's see.

Report!

Report. Your Majesty.

Good news. General Ru Shou defeated Chishui Fenglong at Bailing.

The enemy has retreated to Yao City.

Heaven blesses Haoling.

What were you saying? Haven't we just won?

- Dismiss the court.
- Court adjourned.

Your Majesty.

Ru Shou appears frivolous. But his command in battle is rather fine.

Since he's won a battle for Haoling, let's be nicer to him.

You're right.

I remember that someone presented a batch of fine gems.

Yes. You used some of those for hair ornaments and jewelry.

There are many left.

Reward them to Ru Shou to decorate his armor and weapons.

Our commanding general must not look shabby.

You're truly thoughtful.

Official Ru Shou will be grateful when he receives them.

That's unnecessary. I only hope that he'll stop opposing me.

You didn't tell me you'd come.

You are not feeling well. Have you summoned a physician?

Yes. It is just a cold.

I'll just take some medicine.

Why are you still reading these when you are ill?

Some matters need prompt handling and can't wait.

Let me help you.

The Xiyan Army is garrisoned in the city,

commanding the people to sow the fields.

They are obviously taking our fields for themselves.

Their provisions

come from our citizens.

Do you understand it?

I can read it but I don't really know what it's saying.

Let me try again. I'm afraid...

The memorials are dull and hard to understand.

Forget it.

Father. Am I useless?

You always take care of me.

Now that you're overwhelmed, I can't share your burden.

I can't even read the memorials.

Who says you don't share my burden?

You came to see me and care for me.

That makes me happy and forget about my troubles.

Your Majesty. Time for medicine.

I'll do it.

Father. Here.

Father.

You have more grey hair.

My daughter has grown up.

Naturally, I've grown old. And my hair has turned grey.

You are not old at all.

You are the most handsome and valiant father throughout Dahuang.

Father. A patient gets better with medicine and rest.

So don't be anxious. Rest well.

Ru Shou is mature and prudent, capable and decisive.

He will surely defeat the Xiyan army.

All right. I'll do as you say.

I've lost this game.

Your mind is not on the chess game.

In the battle of Bailing, Xiyan suffered its first defeat.

The loss of a city and a battle wouldn't worry you so much.

I'm not worried about this battle.

I'm worried about Fenglong.

He's a highborn and highly talented.

He grew up being praised by everyone.

He is brave but he lacks resilience.

Ru Shou is also born into a great clan.

But he's been tempered to be resilient by his master.

I'm just worried that losing this battle

would traumatize Fenglong and undermine the morale of the troops.

Nothing is so hard, except for hyping the morale.

Once the troops lose morale, they'll start to lose.

Your worries are quite reasonable.

Grandfather.

I plan to go to Xiyan for a secret visit to the military camp under the pretext of inspection.

Even if I say nothing and only drink with Fenglong,

he's smart enough to get over it very soon.

Go ahead.

With me here, Chenrong Mountain won't be in chaos.

Thank you, Grandfather.

You nine-tailed foxes have sharp noses.

That spiritual herb was so remote.

But you managed to find it.

I have to take you with me to find herbs.

You can take me along no matter what you do.

I know much more than just collecting herbs.

I'll also take you with me for weaving.

Okay.

In ordinary households, men till the land and women weave.

But in our house, I till the land and weave.

You're only responsible for eating.

Tushan Jing.

I'm here.

Shameless.

You collected herbs?

Your Majesty.

Xiao Yao.

I will be away for a while.

To inspect Xiyan Mountain?

That's what I claim to do.

In fact, I'm visiting the army.

It will take about a month.

Will it be dangerous?

It's always dangerous.

We have come through the most difficult days.

What can be more dangerous than those days?

I'll go with you.

Okay.

Wait.

You are going to Haoling. I'd better not go.

That place doesn't welcome me.

And the people there detest me.

I won't disturb them.

Didn't you say that some herbs grow in Haoling

and you hadn't seen them to record them in the book?

Don't you want to accompany me to Haoling and see those herbs in person?

I'd rather not go.

Jing. There's something I'd like to discuss with you.

Xiyan and Haoling have different products.

There have been exchanges before, but it was limited to items favored by the nobles and did not benefit the people.

Your business covers the entire Dahuang. You know all kinds of products.

Will you accompany me to Haoling and pick some products to import to the Central Plains?

Isn't it the job of the officials?

Product circulation relies on demand.

It can't be done by just a few officials.

It wouldn't be well ex*cuted.

The exchange of products allows mutual benefit between the kingdoms.

It's a great thing for the people. And my family can profit from it.

I will follow Your Majesty to Haoling.

All right.

Xiao Yao. Will you come along?

Xiaoxiao. Pack up the luggage.

- For Xiao Yao as well.
- Understood.

He who is adept in w*r needs not a large army.

He who is adept in ridding troubles acts in advance.

He who is adept in winning seizes unpredicted victory.

Adept in w*r...

Princess. Have some tea.

A fight doesn't sound so different from a battle.

It's about fighting someone.

The difference is just between fighting a few people or tens of thousands of people.

It should be quite the same.

I figure it's about the same.

I've memorized the art of w*r.

So I can fight...

I mean, lead a battle?

You memorized it all?

Try and ask me something.

A king leading his troops must have strong supporters to constitute his authority.

How can we do that?

Whenever there is a battle, the general is the key and has to know everything instead of a single tactic.

He should assign positions to the talented and adapt to changes as a guiding principle.

Therefore, a general should have 60 powerful supporters...

Seven... Seventy.

Seventy... How many supporters?

Seventy-two.

I memorized it just now. Why did I forget it so fast?

It must be because you're exhausted.

It's really late. Call it a day and rest.

No way. I have to memorize it tonight.

- Princess.
- I know I'm not bright.

And I don't understand the thoughts of those ministers.

But thanks to my father and Cang...

Thanks to my father, I have fine spiritual power and cultivation.

I can fight some battles and share Father's burden.

I'm sure you can.

Prepare in accordance.

Understand the principles.

Possess unique abilities.

Then everything is in place.

Prepare in accordance.

Understand the principles.

Careful.

This city was only taken by Xiyan a few years ago.

Why is it so peaceful as if there has never been a w*r?

His Majesty regulated that whoever dared to disturb the people shall be k*lled.

Every flooding season, the soldiers would help maintain the dikes and divert the water.

As long as they're not at w*r, the people of Haoling do not harbor hatred towards the soldiers of Xiyan.

I see.

The soldiers of Xiyan are stationed here and miss their families.

His Majesty encourages them to settle down here.

This act of His Majesty not only calms them,

but also makes them more cautious while patrolling,

because they are not protecting a random city, but their own home.

This is different from the wars I have imagined.

His Majesty and the King of Haoling

are not like the Grand Majesty Sire and the Great General Chi Chen.

Most importantly, today's Xiyan Kingdom is different from what it used to be.

Freshly made Baihua cakes.

I waited in line for a long time.

The sky was black, and the earth yellow.

The world came into being.

Dahuang was originally one family.

There was no Chenrong Family,

Haoling Family, or Xiyan Family.

Civilians from Haoling in the Central Plains, the North, and the South,

are all descendants of the Great Emperor Fuxi and Nüwa.

From the deities to the mortals, they revered one emperor.

The kingdom was stable and orderly.

The people led a peaceful life.

- Bravo!
- Bravo!

You asked that storyteller to say that, didn't you?

"The world is one family."

He sounded convincing.

Even I was influenced, let alone the commoners.

He was telling the truth.

I just want the commoners to face the truth.

I hope the truth won't cost them their lives.

I've lived in Haoling for over 200 years.

I have been a fisherman, working hard to catch fish from day to night.

I have also been a peddler,

buying cheap liquor with hard-earned money and drinking heartily with my friends.

I have also been a soldier,

fighting alongside Haoling's troops and k*lling bandits.

When I was forced to leave Xiyan and wandered all over Haoling,

it was the people here who accompanied me

through those lonely and confusing days.

They have long passed away.

But their descendants still live on this land.

They still work hard to support their families,

buy liquor with their hard-earned money,

dance under the moonlight to pursue the girls they fancy,

and still risk their lives to fight off bandits.

I know their hardships.

And I know their joy.

For 200 years,

you have lived among them.

Xiao Yao. When it comes to affection for this land, mine can only be deeper,

and not shallower than yours.

I feel ashamed.

I was once the Princess of Haoling,

but I hardly know this place at all.

You are the one who has trekked through every inch

of its land and rivers.

I admit that. I have lofty ambitions.

But I will act in accordance with the tide of the era.

A unified Dahuang is good for all the people.

But w*r is inevitable.

There will be bloodshed.

But I have done my utmost to avoid harming the innocent.

Xiao Yao.

I don't expect you to agree with my actions. But at least,

please see my efforts.

Okay.

Try the shrimp.

It's grilled just right.

It's perfect.

I made this sweet and sour lotus root. Try it.

It's also nice.

Try the grilled fish too.

This is duck meat with taro.

Boiled river snails.

- Stir-fried wild rice stems.
- That's enough.

I can't finish these.

This is newly brewed green plum wine.

River delicacies go better with mulberry wine.

I'll drink both, all right?

Let's camp out here tonight.

Sure.

This tent fends off wild beasts and insects.

- It's very safe.
- So pretty.

Only the Tushan Family is luxurious enough to craft something so fancy.

- Do you like it?
- Yes, I do.

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

♫ My insatiable dreams have perturbed 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 ♫

♫ One chasing and the other drifting in perfect harmony ♫

- Star-attracting Spell.
- That's right.

It's for you. Do you like it?

Yes, I do.

I have the entire starry sky now.

♫ 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 ♫

There are stars here too.

♫ With this mortal heart, ♫

♫ I've mended this broken road ♫

And here.

♫ Grasping the brush, only hating the obscurity of love ♫

When I was young, I slept outdoors many times.

But camping in the wilderness was never something amusing.

It meant that I was homeless and in constant danger.

I had to stay vigilant even in my sleep.

It's all in the past.

Those days of wandering about in danger are in the past.

That's right. It's in the past.

♫ I've mended this broken road ♫

♫ Society persists along the rough journey with love ♫

That's right.

Camping here is completely different

from my past experience.

Brother.

Jing.

Thank you.

I'm really happy tonight.

[Xiyan Military Camp]

I think I'll stay out.

Fenglong just lost. He must be in a bad mood.

Won't I annoy him more if I visit?

It's been twenty years. Will you hide for a lifetime?

You fled a marriage.

Neither Fenglong nor Jing minds it.

Why can't you let it go?

Your Majesty.

Fenglong. Hurry.

Tell her now.

Do you even have time to think about her running away?

From the moment I open my eyes to when I go to bed,

I'm thinking about Ru Shou. I even dream about him.

I ponder methods all day and night of how to defeat him.

I don't have time for anything else.

Jing. Do you mind that she ran away from the wedding?

Not in the least.

You hear that?

One has forgotten about it. The other doesn't mind it.

Can you let it go now?

General.

Miss Xiling.

Why did you come with His Majesty?

I thought no one could beat you in your lifetime.

But Ru Shou defeated you three times in a row.

Of course I wanted to watch the excitement.

Your Majesty. Listen to him.

What is he saying?

Your Majesty. Jing. Let's talk inside.

Your Majesty.

Please rise.

Jin Xuan has been collecting intelligence about Haoling and is very familiar with their products.

She will show you around.

- We'll discuss how to proceed later.
- Understood.

Report.

Haoling launched a surprise attack.

General Xian lost to the enemy General Qin Mang.

Our army lost and retreated to Lishui.

Relay my orders. Tell Chishui Xian retreat and join the main force at the northern bank of Lishui.

Understood.

Your Majesty. I told Chishui Xian to retreat not because I wanted to keep my people safe,

- but because...
- I understand.

Preserving our troops is the top priority.

Territories can be gained or lost.

But the deceased can't be brought back to life.

If you let Chishui Xian press on alone, and end up losing the right-wing army,

that would be an irreversible defeat.

As long as they're alive, I believe we'll keep gaining territories.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

I'm incompetent.

I have failed you.

It's the fourth defeat.

I am truly too ashamed to face you.

If you feel ashamed to face me,

should I ask the court officials to wear masks to the court meetings from now on?

From the secret military training to the formation of a plan

and the capture of six Haoling cities, you've made great contributions.

- Do you remember our agreement?
- Yes, I do.

We agreed to fight side by side.

Are you going to back down after a few losses?

No, I won't ever back down.

In that case, shake off that defeated look.

Victory and defeat are common.

Who gets to win in all the military affairs?

- I won't let you down.
- All right.

[Cheng'en Palace]

[Sunlight Hall]

Your Majesty, our army won another battle against the Xiyan Army in the south of Lishui.

Please reward our troops to boost their morale.

Convey my decree.

Reward the troops based on merits.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, I believe the top priority is not giving out rewards,

but naming an heir.

We'll discuss it another day.

Your Majesty. It's a time of w*r.

You have to name an heir to stabilize the troop's morale.

Your Majesty has no sons and only a daughter.

I suggest Your Majesty make the princess the Crown Princess.

Make the princess the Crown Princess?

Your Majesty, the princess is a good choice.

But it's a matter of great importance.

It may require further discussion.

I disagree with appointing her as the Crown Princess.

Cultivating heirs to secure the kingdom is Your Majesty's responsibility.

But among the two princesses, one is a fake

and a disgrace to Haoling whose real bloodline remains questionable.

The other one... Forgive my frankness.

Your Majesty failed to teach her well and spoiled her, which made her ignorant and incapable.

If the princess can't be my successor, who do you think can live up to the title?

I suggest you select the heir from your nephews.

Seconded.

My nephews?

Do you remember whose sons they are?

- I object.
- I object.

Your Majesty has only one daughter.

But you disagree with making her the heir.

Now, do you have any solutions other than choosing from His Majesty's nephews?

Your Majesty.

- Your Majesty.
- Your Majesty.

These two old rascals from the White Tiger and Changxi Squads have gone too far.

They're outrageous!

It's all my fault.

If I were more capable, Father wouldn't suffer such humiliation.

Please don't say that.

They were obviously picking on you.

No.

It doesn't suit me to put up with it.

I can't bear it. I must show them what I've got.

You finally decided to take action?

That's great.

You should have taught those two old men a lesson long ago.

This is the Fusang Bracelet forged by the Jintian Family for you.

With this divine weapon, you will surely make them cry and beg for mercy.

Make His Majesty go for Chenrong instead of Xiyan Mountain.

His Majesty still believes that it was my idea.

He thinks I came up with the plan to secure the victory.

His Majesty has always held gratitude and trust toward me.

That's why I hold a prominent position as His Majesty's friend.

Jing. Why don't you ever compete with me?

But I have.

I've only given up the things I don't want.

I never gave you anything I truly care about.

- Are you talking about Xiao Yao?
- That's right.

I do not seek fame and fortune.

What I want is just that one person.

You see me as a brother.

But I haven't been fair to you.

I knew you had feelings for Xiao Yao

yet I snatched her away from you in your house.

And I had Fangfeng Bei help me take her away from the wedding.

I've never done anything guilty,

except for these things against you.

I always thought you were composed and generous, acting with clear and noble intent.

I always feel humble whenever I see you.

But it turns out that you are just a selfish man with dark intentions.

Fenglong.

I want your sincere blessings.

- Do you care?
- Yes, I do.

You know. I won't ever get my older brother's blessing.

I don't want to miss yours.

Since you're sincerely asking, I'll think about it.

Okay. Take your time.

I should feel fortunate that you want Xiao Yao.

If you want the same thing I want, we'll become competitors.

Then we can't be buddies.

I'm also glad that

you haven't taken a fancy to my loved one.

Or I'd have to duel with you.

Princess. Aren't we going to teach those two old men a lesson?

Why did we come to the Xiyan army?

We'll be in trouble if we're caught.

- Let's just go.
- Let me k*ll that treacherous man.

I have to show those old men that I'm not spoiled and useless.

Princess, think twice.

He has a noble identity and is heavily guarded. And he possesses greater spiritual power.

It won't be easy to k*ll him.

That's enough. Distract the guards.

I must k*ll him today.

Hurry up.

Princess. Play it by ear.

- Don't be stubborn if you can't defeat him.
- Enough.

Right. Escape once you distract them.

Be careful.

Who is there? Stop!

Who are you?

Traitor.

You're shameless.

- You are from Haoling?
- Die!




"Nothing Can Be Compared to You" by 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 ♫