02x03 - Episode 3

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[Lost You Forever S2]

[Episode 3]

[Tushan]

[Jingye]

Chief, it is late.

Please rest early.

Sit.

You just cried?

Today is the anniversary of Eldest Madam's death.

I was reminiscing the past.

I see.

I remember you and Sister-in-law entered the mansion together.

Not just Eldest Madam.

Also Lucong and Lanxiang, we joined at the same time.

We ate and lived together when we were children, like sisters.

Later on, Lanmei and Lucong followed the Eldest Young Master.

Lanxiang and I worked for you.

Now...

Lanmei and Lucong are dead.

Lanxiang has left.

I'm the only one left.

Lucong is also dead?

I remember after Sister-in-law married my brother, Lucong became her maid.

After Sister-in-law passed away, Lucong should have gone back to her hometown.

When did she die?

After Lanmei died, Lucong had been feeling guilty.

She fell ill from depression.

After returning home, she passed away from her illness.

You don't like Qingqiu,

so over these years, I've been staying in Zhiyi with you.

And Lucong worked for Eldest Young Master.

I heard of it after she died.

Sister-in-law's death was quite unexpected.

Despite marrying your brother, Lanmei lived in fear.

She became overcautious.

Who would have thought that just because your brother slapped her, she would k*ll herself?

She was the most tolerant among the four of us.

The day before Lanmei's death, she told me privately that she wanted to talk to you.

But...

Sister-in-law wants to talk to me?

Lanmei said she had something to tell you privately.

I told her to come find me at night, and I would bring her to you.

But she didn't show up.

Instead, I received news of her suicide.

Why didn't you tell me back then?

Back then, you were depressed.

You were both mentally and physically exhausted after Grand Madam's death.

Hu Zhen and I speculated that Lanmei argued with Eldest Young Master and wanted to ask you for help.

However, soon after, she died.

Your help didn't matter anymore.

So I didn't mention it to you.

Sister-in-law knew she was not well-born and my brother did not like her.

So she was always discreet and compromised.

I doubt she'd come to me during my grandma's mourning period because my brother had another woman.

You are right.

But if that wasn't the case, why would she want to talk to you privately?

She repeatedly warned me not to let anyone else know.

Jing, have some tea.

I have something to say to you privately..

During that period, besides Grandma's death, the other big event in the residence was...

That...

your son was born?

Return to Qingqiu tomorrow.

Young Master. Slow down. Don't run.

- Young Master.
- Young Master.

It's your fault. You made me fall.

I'm going to tell my mother. She will beat you to death.
[Tushan Tian]

- Spare us. Please spare us.
- Get up.

It's not your fault.

Father, you're back.

Thank you for your mercy.

You didn't listen to them and ran so fast.

You blamed your fall on them.

That's not right. Do you understand?

Yes, I do.

I dare not do it again.

Take him away.

Jing.

This is Elder Lirong, an elder of my clan.

He has high spiritual power and is best at detecting bloodlines.

Elder Lirong.

I'm honored, Chief Tushan.

I have prepared everything.

Let's begin.

The owner of the blood and you are closely related by blood.

Can you find out my relationship with him?

He's a chosen one, just like you.

He also fully inherits the nature of the nine-tailed deity fox.

As for whether he's your son, brother, or nephew,

I can't figure it out.

Whose blood is this?

Miss. Your dress is ready.

Would you like to try it on?

Put it away.

I rarely see His Majesty.

I have no chance to wear that.

Chief.

Cangxuan has the whole world in his heart.

He can't only have eyes for one woman.

If you feel upset, why not marry someone else?

Our parents and I will support you.

My greatest wish is not to have an ordinary husband.

Brother. If you care about me, do your best to help me fulfill my wish.

The decision to move the capital has been made,

but for the old clans and those in the Central Plains, it's just the beginning.

If you insist on marrying Cangxuan, there is a chance right now.

Right now? I have a chance?

Your Majesty.

A big number.

Three ones. I won again.

Why?

It's because you only bet on big numbers.

Accept your loss. You have to.

Come here.

Where should I put this?

Well, I can't just bet on small numbers all afternoon.

You can't look.

The biggest number is three? You're cheating.

Come here. I'll give you a lesson.

- Grandfather.
- You brought this on yourself.

You're having a lot of fun.

Brother.

Grandfather.

It's good that you came. Otherwise, A'Nian would've k*lled me.

Because you made fun of her.

A'Nian. Your hair is messy.

You look like a stray kitten.

It's Sister's fault. I'll go and comb it.

Regarding the relocation of the capital, how is it progressing?

It's going smoothly.

Old clans like the Huhe and Guliang clans have moved to the Central Plains.

Are they getting along well with the clans in Central Plains?

So far, so good.

The country cannot be without a ruler.

The harem cannot be without a queen.

Cangxuan. It's time to coronate a queen.

Brother, who do you want to make queen?

You...

What do you think?

It's your queen. You decide. Why do you ask me?

Brother.

Well, your queen must be Chenrong Xinyue.

Grandfather.

Cangxuan.

You have made up your mind to change the landscape of tens of thousands of years,

making the old clans in North Xijiang integrate with the ones in Central Plains.

But they've been against each other for tens of thousands of years.

It's quite difficult to change.

You are from the Xiyan clan, representing the old clans.

Xinyue is from the Chenrong Family, representing the clans in Central Plains.

As long as you make her queen,

the other clans will naturally follow suit with marriage alliances.

Over time, the bloodlines will blend.

And that is the true integration.

I disagree.

I'm not against making Xinyue the queen. But what about A'Nian?

It's not fair to A'Nian.

If he makes A'Nian the queen now, the Chenrong clan will be dissatisfied.

So will the Chishui Family.

All the clans in Central Plains will think that Cangxuan is burning bridges.

Xiao Yao.

Do you really want to cause great chaos again for a queen position?

The old clans and the clans the Central Plains are like two groups of fierce beasts,

living on two mountains without interfering with each other.

But Cangxuan has driven them into a single cage.

It's more dangerous than before.

Once something happens, it's very likely

that they will pounce on each other.

If Cangxuan wants to integrate the old clans and the clans in the Central Plains,

he must lead by example.

Cangxuan.

There is no turning back.

Brother.

Do you want to make Xinyue or A'Nian the queen?

You pick the one you like.

I don't care.

After all, I have no choice in my life.

What do you mean? You don't care?

Brother.

Xiao Yao.

Give him some time alone.

All right. Don't cry anymore.

Do you want to weep away all your tears? You look like a stray kitten.

I'll be fine after crying.

Don't worry about me. Grandfather will take my side.

What exactly did he say to you?

Cangxuan is about to marry a queen.

How will he stand up for you?

This is a secret between Grandfather and me. I can't tell you.

Anyway, thank you for fighting for the position for me.

Silly girl. What do you plan to do?

I will return to Haoling tomorrow.

The Zijin Palace will have a mistress soon.

You know... this mistress would not welcome me to live here.

I am the Princess of Haoling.

I can do anything for Brother.

But I can't let Haoling lose face because of me.

- Sister.
- Yes?

Come back with me to Wushen Mountain.

Wushen Mountain?

I know you well.

Even if Xinyue becomes the queen and the mistress of Zijin Palace, it is not in your nature to try and please her.

In that case, she will start to hate you gradually.

That makes sense.

However, I don't want to return to Wushen Mountain.

You don't want to return to Wushen Mountain and you can't stay here.

Then there's the only way left.

What is it?

Get married.

But it's troublesome for you.

As Chief Chishui's wife, you'd have to be socially adept and good at dancing.

Sadly, you don't know the ways of the world.

You're inarticulate and don't know how to dress up.

What will you do in the future?

Stop it.

If you go on, I'll feel like my life is a complete failure.

There's not a shred of hope for the future.

It's okay. Royal Father and I will support you.

I know.

Go to sleep early.

Tomorrow I will return to Wushen Mountain with you.

Aren't you unwilling to go back?

How come you changed your mind?

I think what you said makes sense.

If I reduce my contact with Xinyue, at least she and I could stay friends.

If we live under the same roof, seeing each other very often,

the past friendship will eventually be worn away.

It's better to leave early.

So you've taken my words to heart.

Of course. Speaking of the life in the palace, you have more experience than I do.

Naturally, I should listen to you.

That's more like it.

Go to sleep.

The old clans and the clans the Central Plains are like two groups of fierce beasts,

living on two mountains without interfering with each other.

But Cangxuan has driven them into a single cage.

It's more dangerous than before.

Once something happens, it's very likely that they will pounce on each other.

Your Highness.

Back then, Princess General did have mutual affection with Chi Chen.

Princess General admitted in front of all the generals and soldiers that she fell for Chi Chen.

Only Xiao Yao and you will be guarding Zhaoyun Peak.

- When I'm not around, protect yourself and Xiao Yao.
- Auntie.

I want Xiao Yao to be my queen.

Do you really want to cause great chaos again for a queen position?

Cangxuan. Xiao Yao is different from you.

You must protect her well.

Don't you want to see His Majesty? Why not go find His Majesty?

It's late. I won't disturb His Majesty.

I'll talk to him tomorrow.

His Majesty will be happy to see you.

Besides, you used to visit His Majesty so late, didn't you?

It's different now.

Now, not just he and I live in the Zijin Palace.

There are many other concubines.

His Majesty must be staying in one of his concubines' rooms.

Even if I rush over there now and he doesn't mind, it's still not proper.

When I was little, my mother and auntie were too busy to care for us.

Brother and I always stayed together.

When I caused trouble, he would take the blame for me.

While he studied, I would make trouble beside him.

I sat on the swing, while he pushed it.

He picked flowers, and I ate the nectar.

Why do people have to grow up?

Is growing up not good?

The more we grow and the wider the sky gets,

the narrower the paths we take

and the fewer choices we can make.

Let's go back.

♫ You're in my heart, but not by my side ♫

♫ You were there last night, but not in the morning ♫

♫ You were there in the rain, but not in the water ♫

♫ You were there through the laughter, but not through the tears ♫

♫ You were there when we were young, but not when we were old ♫

♫ You were there at the foot of the mountain, but not at the peak ♫

Yes.

The more power I have,

the fewer choices I can make.

Xiao Yao.

I just want to push the swing and pick flowers for you,

like when we were kids.

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

♫ But not when the brilliant stars were out ♫

♫ With you, without you ♫

♫ With you, without you ♫

[Chenrong Mansion]

Father. His Majesty has decided to make Xinyue the queen.

Soon someone will be sent here to discuss the marriage.

Before the ceremony, someone needs to manage home affairs.

Father. Please bring my mother back as soon as possible.

Okay. I will send someone to Chishui to bring her back.

Time is so pressing. I need to prepare in advance.

Father. Brother. I'll take my leave.

Father, no need to worry about her. You and I are her family.

Even if something happens, His Majesty will treat Xinyue kindly for our sake.

I hope so.

Congratulations, Miss.

There are already many women in the Zijin Palace, yet His Majesty has not forgotten his affection for me.

You met His Majesty when you were little.

Back then, His Majesty didn't know those women at all.

You're going to be the queen.

Those women in the Zijin Palace may be favored. But they can't compete with you.

I know they can't, but what about A'Nian?

Her status does not allow her to become a concubine.

Now, you're going to be the queen. So, she should go back to where she came from.

You're right.

The palace can only have one queen. She has to leave.

Grandfather. My sister and I will return to Haoling.

You take good care of your health.

Okay.

Grandfather. You should go to bed early, get up early, and take medicine on time.

No alcohol.

Got it.

Brother.

- I'm leaving.
- After you arrive, send me a message.

Give my regards to Master.

I will.

Come back early.

It's getting late. Let's go.

Xiao Yao. I have something to say.

A'Nian. Wait for me in the carriage.

When will you come back?

I haven't decided yet.

I want to spend more time with father.

Will you come back after a month?

Impossible.

After two months?

No.

- Three months?
- No.

Four months?

Brother. I want to stay longer this time.

Is one year enough time?

Then 13 months?

No.

I don't know.

All right then. After 13 months, I will send someone to fetch you.

No need.

Whenever I want to come back, I will naturally return.

After 13 months, I will send someone to pick you up.

I already know the roads very well. No need to pick me up.

Besides, what if after 13 months I am still...

I...

If I don't want to come back, your people will come for nothing. Forget it.

If you don't come back, I'll personally bring you back.

You are now a ruler of a nation. How can you leave?

All right. It's getting late. I have to go.

Brother. Take care of your own affairs.

Xinyue. Have you really thought it through?

If you regret it now, your father and I will make His Majesty

revoke the decision of appointing you as the queen at any cost.
[Chishui Xiaoye]

You can choose someone who truly loves you.

Mother. I'm about to become the Queen of Xiyan and move into Zijin Palace.

It's been my wish since I was little. How could I possibly give up now?

Since you insist on taking this path, I will not stop you.

But you must always remember that as a queen,

you're responsible for managing the royal harem and leading by example.

Do not focus on vying for favor.

What you need is His Majesty's respect rather than his love.

Like you and father?

That's not what I want. You only care about interests and family.

I wish to be in love with His Majesty and be together forever.

You want the highest status as well as romantic love.

Sometimes, you can't get the best of both worlds.

Nothing is impossible.

If I don't fight for it, who knows what will happen?

The auspicious time has arrived. The ceremony begins.

[Consort Lirong]

Kneel.

Proclaim the imperial edict for the queen.

According to the King of Xiyan, the governance of the nation is rooted in human relations.

By the order of Heaven, following the rites of the nation,

I enthrone Chenrong Xinyue as the queen of Xiyan,

mother of the nation who should manage the imperial harem,

observe ancestral ceremonial rites and act by virtue.

That's all.

Present the imperial seal.

Your Majesty. Please bestow the queen's seal.

Your Majesty.

Wish Your Majesty a long life.

Wish Your Majesty the Queen a virtuous life.

I have ascended to the apex of power.

Yet, the one standing by my side

is not the person who has supported me and shared weal and woe with me.

The auspicious time is passing.

Why has His Majesty not been here yet?

How about I send someone to inquire where His Majesty is now?

Go quickly.

His Majesty must have been held back by something else.

Your Majesty, look. There are gifts from His Majesty.

His Majesty is deeply concerned about Your Majesty.

You are right.

Tomorrow, Your Highness will wear the queen's dress

and put on these jewels bestowed by His Majesty to meet the concubines in the harem.

Regarding those women in the harem, regardless of who they are or whether they entered before you,

they have to kneel and pay respects to Your Majesty.

Is Her Majesty inside?

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty. His Majesty is drunk.

He's afraid to disturb your rest, so he will sleep elsewhere tonight.

Please rest early, Your Highness.

His Majesty has one day off tomorrow.

He will accompany you to meet with the concubines and show you around.

Your Majesty?

Where is His Majesty now?

Is he in another concubine's room?

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

I hear...

he is walking alone in the Poinciana Wood.

This is our wedding night.

He'd rather walk in the Poinciana Wood than come to my room.

Am I not worth more than a tree?

Please calm your anger.

His Majesty did not come, but he did not see any other concubine.

And tomorrow, he will specially accompany you and show you around.

It shows he cares about you.

If Your Highness gets mad and makes other concubines think that you and His Majesty have issues,

then...

Right.

You are right.

This is not Chenrong Mansion.

Many people are watching me.

Today, I can't be the laughingstock of other women in this harem.

Clean up this place.

Yes.

Your Majesty. I have conveyed your message to Her Majesty.

Good.

Today is your wedding day.

Why don't you go to the queen's palace?

Why do you stay in this Poinciana Wood?

It is exactly the same.

It makes me feel as if I've returned to Zhaoyun Peak.

Sadly,

it is not Zhaoyun Peak.

Today is your wedding day.

The old clans are very happy.

The clans in Central Plains are also happy.

This is the first time that all the clans feel happy about the same thing.

Queen Xiezu. Your parents. Your aunt.

They will all be very happy.

I am also very happy.

Because I am married?

Because you protected Zhaoyun Peak and Queen Xiezu's mulberry forest.

I was worried before that my kin would be

uprooted and abandoned in the wild.

Everything is worth it, right?

[Yingzhou]

It's all right. If you take your medicine on time, you will recover after a while.

Thank you, Physician.

Here is your medicine.

Thank you.

Here you are.

- This way.
- Take care.

Haitang. Change all the bedding in the house.

This place is so dirty.

And your patients are smelly fishermen.

Even if you practice medicine, can't you do it in a better place and treat the men of noble families?

Illness doesn't discriminate between rich and poor.

For a physician, treating any patient is the same.

Illness doesn't discriminate between rich and poor.

But patients are of different classes.

I don't know why father allowed you.

What are you doing in this place?

Haitang. Put a zither here.

And put an incense burner over there.

Yes.

Why does this place look like the one you live in Qingshui Town?

Sister.

Are you missing the days when you pretended to be Wen Xiaoliu in Qingshui Town?

You want to be Wen Xiaoliu, not the princess?

How did you figure it out?

Don't ask me how. I won't allow it. Neither will father.

All right. I'll do as you say.

I'm just thinking about it.

Give me a hand.




'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 ♫