Lost You Forever (2023) s01e01 Episode Script

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ADAPTED FROM TONG HUA'S ORIGINAL WORK,
LOST YOU FOREVER
MOUNT XIYAN
ZHAOYUN HALL, XIYAN
Grandmother, look.
I'm swinging even higher
than the poinciana flower.
XILING XIE
Cangxuan.
Look at me.
Your Majesty, it's time for your medicine.
Why didn't you look at me?
Between you and the book,
of course I prefer the book.
Grandmother.
Cangxuan is bullying me again.
Watch your tone.
I'm your big brother.
I fight better than you
and I'm taller.
What makes you my big brother?
How about this?
Whoever gets
the poinciana flower on the top
is considered older.
How childish.
How is it childish?
It's more than natural
to respect
the powerful as an elder.
I see.
You're afraid you'll lose.
Fine.
You're cheating.
All is fair in war.
Uncle Zhongyi, what brought you here?
Father?
All is fair in war.
How silly.
Your father is leading the army
on the front line.
How can he suddenly be home?
I won. Call me big sister.
Are you mad?
Cangxuan.
My big brother.
I was messing with you.
Don't be mad.
Take this as my apology.
It's from a Nine-Tailed Fox.
It's really rare.
Big brother.
My dear brother.
It's pretty, right?
Yes.
I forgive you.
This is your favorite accessory.
Just keep it.
I knew it.
You're the best, Cangxuan.
I mean, big brother.
My big brother is the best.
Grandmother.
When are my parents coming home?
Didn't you say
that the war was going to end?
Grandmother.
-Grandmother.
-Grandmother.
Grandmother.
-Grandmother.
-Grandmother.
-Grandmother, are you all right?
-Grandmother.
-Grandmother.
-Grandmother.
-Grandmother, wake up.
-Grandmother.
Grandmother.
-Grandmother.
-Grandmother.
XIYAN ZHONGYI'S TOMB
XIYAN ZHONGYI'S TOMB
Mother.
I want to talk to Cangxuan.
XILING HENG
Why hasn't your mother come?
Your Majesty.
It's time to seal the tomb.
KING OF XIYAN
Seal the tomb.
Grandfather.
This is my father's funeral.
We must wait for my mother.
My father's decree
shall not be disturbed by an ignorant kid.
On your knees now.
You're the ignorant one.
You grow old without growing a brain.
What did you say?
Uncle Yipeng.
This is my father's funeral.
If I don't get a say here,
who are you to talk?
The Five Classics presenting the rituals
prioritize sacrifices.
The ritual shall not be delayed
by a second.
Xiyan Yipeng.
Mother.
Aunt Chang Pu.
Mother.
CHANG PU
Xiyan Yipeng.
As the prince of Xiyan,
you intercepted the letters
for a hidden motive,
which delayed the reinforcements.
We lost the war on Mount Xun.
My husband became a martyr.
Six thousand men from the Ruoshui Clan
lost their lives.
Chang Pu.
My brother died for the kingdom.
I truly respect him.
I also understand your grief.
Father.
My sister-in-law misspoke due to grief.
Please don't blame her.
Chang Pu is confused
due to her losses.
Guide them to leave.
I'm perfectly sane.
Your Majesty.
Ever since my father
led us to submit to you,
the Ruoshui Clan has been
a part of Xiyan ever since.
However, Yipeng
concealed military information
and sacrificed the soldiers
for his own benefit.
As the head of the Ruoshui Clan,
I can't forgive him.
If I do,
I can't face my hometown.
As Zhongyi's wife,
I can't possibly spare him.
Yipeng!
Put Chang Pu in jail
and hand her over
to the Office of Autumn for trial.
Punish her accordingly without mercy.
Your Majesty.
They fought so many battles for you.
Please spare her.
My ninth uncle got my father killed.
Why can't my mother avenge his death?
Why are you arresting her?
-Arrest her.
-Stop.
Bad people.
You're bad people.
My good boy.
I want to watch you grow up,
but I can't.
I miss your father too much.
You will understand
when you find your love.
When you meet her,
give her this Ruomu Flower.
Mother.
I'll protect you.
Don't be scared.
Silly boy.
Your Majesty.
It's Zhongyi's funeral today.
Your Majesty should at least
wait until the funeral ends.
Listen to your aunt.
I'm going to see your father.
Mother.
Mother!
Aunt Chang Pu.
Mother.
Mother.
XIYAN ZHONGYI'S TOMB
Aunt Chang Pu.
Mother!
Mother.
Xiling Heng.
Take care of Cangxuan for me.
Mother.
Mother.
Mother!
Mother.
Mother.
XIYAN ZHONGYI'S TOMB
Mother!
Aunt Chang Pu.
Aunt Chang Pu.
Mother.
Cangxuan.
Look what I picked.
The poinciana flower I picked is so sweet.
Try it.
Cangxuan.
I know you're upset,
but you have to eat.
Put that Ruomu flower away.
Eat something.
Why did my mother
abandon me?
You're so nice.
She would never abandon you.
She just went to join your father.
Otherwise, he would be so lonely.
Am I not lonely here?
You have your grandmother,
your aunt, and me.
It's really sweet.
It's so bitter.
It's not sweet at all.
The poinciana flower is sweet.
It's just that you're too sad
to taste the sweetness.
Cangxuan.
Cry out loud if you want.
If you cry,
you may feel better.
My mother often says that
the mulberry honey from Zhaoyun Peak
takes away sorrow.
I got some from her.
Let's drink some.
Come on. Drink some.
Don't be scared.
My mother,
our grandmother,
and I
will keep you company.
Master.
I am
so useless.
I can't even protect my son
and daughter-in-law.
Cangxuan
lost his parents
at such a young age.
Master.
Rest well and get better.
I'll stay on Zhaoyun Peak
to look after Cangxuan.
From now on, he's my child
just like Xiaoyao.
Are you
not going back to Haoling?
I've divorced the King of Haoling.
From now on, I'm only a Xiyan citizen
and no longer the Queen of Haoling.
I'll get a physician.
Bring those two kids
here.
Grandmother.
Grandmother.
Cangxuan.
Now,
you're the only man
on Zhaoyun Peak.
From now on,
you shall shoulder the responsibility
of protecting Zhaoyun Peak.
All right.
Cangxuan.
Xiaoyao.
Life hasn't been fair to you.
Your life
may remain tough.
I'm not afraid.
I have you,
my aunt,
and Xiaoyao.
I'm the princess of Haoling.
Who dares to bully me?
Grandmother, rest assured.
I'll protect Cangxuan.
No one will bully him.
You two
are the closest ones
in the world.
The world is unpredictable.
People may bear evil intentions.
No matter
how people treat you,
you must
cherish and support
-each other.
-I will
-Grandmother, rest assured.
-Rest assured.
-We will.
-We will.
I want you to take a vow.
Forever and ever.
You shall trust
and look after each other.
Never go back on your word.
I swear.
I swear.
-Me and Xiaoyao
-Me and Cangxuan
-We will trust and look after
-We will trust and look after
-each other forever and ever.
-each other forever and ever.
-We will never go back on our word.
-We will never go back on our word.
-Grandmother.
-Grandmother.
-Grandmother.
-Grandmother.
Grandmother.
Grandmother.
-Grandmother.
-Grandmother.
Grandmother.
Grandmother.
Grandmother told me to guard Zhaoyun Peak.
However, I didn't protect my mother.
Neither did I look after my grandmother.
I couldn't do anything.
What are you doing?
Can't you tell?
Bullying you of course.
An unwanted wild kid
without a mother and a father
will get kicked out sooner or later.
If we don't bully you now,
we may not have a chance later.
-Wild kid.
-Wild kid.
-Wild orphan kid.
-Wild orphan kid.
Yue Liang, stop it.
Otherwise,
I'll ask my father to arrest you all.
You wretched girl.
The King of Haoling has announced
that he divorced your mother.
Divorced?
What do you mean?
I mean,
your father doesn't want you anymore.
No one is there to back you up.
How dare you play tough here?
Get lost now.
Or I'll beat you up as well.
How dare you hit me?
You deserve it.
Hit her!
Stay put.
I'll avenge you.
Who's the wild kid?
Who's unwanted?
I'm the wild kid.
I'm unwanted.
Who's the wretched girl?
I'm sorry.
Big sister.
POINCIANA WOOD, ZHAOYUN PEAK
If anyone bullies you again,
don't fight them alone.
Call me. I'll do it.
A gentleman doesn't seek violence.
Just watch us on the side.
Don't be scared.
As long as I cultivate hard,
my spirit power will keep growing.
I'll protect you.
Once we get back,
just say that you tripped
to not get my mother worried.
All right.
That bad Yue Liang said
my parents got divorced.
Is that true?
I guess I don't have a father anymore.
Anyway, I'm used to
living on Zhaoyun Peak.
I'll stay here
and keep you company forever, all right?
All right.
But you will grow up.
You'll make a living and start a family.
When the time comes,
you have to leave Zhaoyun Peak
and me.
We won't ever be parted
as long as I'm your little sister.
All right.
You're my little sister
and I'm your big brother forever.
No matter what,
we'll be together forever.
Deal.
Together forever.
We will never be parted.
Deal.
CLASSIC OF HERBS, CLASSIC OF POISONS
Aunt Heng.
Why are you crying?
It's nothing.
I just hate to leave Xiaoyao and you.
Leave?
Where are you going?
After your father passed away,
Xiyan has been losing the war.
Now, the Chenrong Army
is right outside the city.
I'm told to lead the army
on short notice.
There are so many civil
and military officials.
Can't they find a man to lead the army?
Why do they have to make you do it?
I have to talk to my grandfather.
Cangxuan.
I'm indeed a woman,
but I'm also a soldier of Xiyan
just like your father.
Although Xiyan is not my last time,
I've been taught by your grandmother
to protect this kingdom
and its people.
However,
Aunt Heng,
I'm scared
Don't be.
I promise
I'll come back.
Aunt Heng, I'm also a Xiyan citizen.
I want to fight alongside you
on the battlefield.
Silly boy.
You're still young.
This is the wedding gift
from the King of Haoling
when your parents got married.
Your mother
even took her life with it.
Now,
I'm giving it to you.
Only Xiaoyao and you
will be guarding Zhaoyun Peak.
When I'm not around,
protect yourself
and Xiaoyao.
Cangxuan.
Xiaoyao
Xiaoyao is different from you.
You must protect her well.
This is an order.
Can you do it?
I swear I'll protect Xiaoyao.
ZHAOYUN HALL
ZHAOYUN HALL
Mother.
Do you have to go?
Xiaoyao.
I care
and worry
the most
about you.
When I'm not around,
take care of yourself.
If you're worried about me,
then just stay
and don't go to the battlefield.
I'm a citizen of Xiyan.
This is something
I have to do.
I promise
I'll be back soon.
Mother.
Keep your word.
Pinky promise.
By the King of Xiyan's decree,
Xiling Heng is made the Princess General
to lead the army.
Wish Princess General
take down the enemies
and come home victoriously.
-Wish Princess General
-Wish Princess General
-take down the enemies
-take down the enemies
-and come home victoriously.
-and come home victoriously.
Mother.
Xiaoyao, don't worry.
I'll be with you.
We'll wait for her together.
Mother.
Mother.
SHANGYUAN PALACE, XIYAN
Grandfather, let us in.
Grandfather, let us in.
-Let them in.
-Grandfather.
Let us in.
Where's my mother?
Give her back to me.
Grandfather.
We heard people saying
that Aunt Heng
She
She's
Xiaoyao,
to protect the people of Xiyan,
your mother chose to take down
the devil Chi Chen
at the cost of her own life
in the last battle.
Xiaoyao.
You are all a bunch of liars.
I don't believe you.
My mother said she would come back.
She wouldn't leave me alone.
She will definitely come back.
-Xiaoyao.
-Cangxuan.
Grandfather.
Cangxuan.
Xiaoyao needs some time to accept it.
Try your best to comfort her these days.
Grandfather.
Did Aunt Heng really die in the battle?
Cangxuan.
Your aunt and your father
died for the Xiyan people.
Once you grow up,
you should be a hero
who protects the kingdom just like them.
No.
I swear I won't be a hero like them.
I swear I won't do what they did
and leave my wife,
my mother, and my children,
in endless grief and pain
without anyone to rely on.
I'll live on.
I'll live on well
and be the King of Xiyan.
To be the King of Xiyan
is even harder than being a hero.
It's an arduous and dangerous journey.
I'm not scared.
I promised my grandmother and aunt
to protect Zhaoyun Peak and Xiaoyao.
There's nothing I wouldn't do
to grow more powerful.
Very well.
I will wait and see.
Grandfather.
I have to leave now.
Cangxuan.
I'm planning to send Xiaoyao to Mount Jade
and let her learn from Queen Mother.
Why are you sending her away?
Why can't Xiaoyao stay on Zhaoyun Peak?
Mount Jade is isolated.
It's a simple place.
Queen Mother has strong spirit power
and she knows your grandmother.
She will surely
raise Xiaoyao wholeheartedly.
Trust me.
I'm doing this
to keep Xiaoyao safe.
Grandfather.
Please don't send Xiaoyao away.
Grandfather.
Please.
I'll protect her.
Grandfather, please.
Cangxuan,
with your current abilities,
you can't protect her at all.
If anyone wants to hurt her,
are you going to beg them
like what you're doing right now?
I
Cangxuan.
You will never
reach this position on your knees.
Xiaoyao.
Where are you?
Why are you hiding here?
I'm feeding wine to this Jasper Mulberry.
This Jasper Mulberry
is a real alcoholic.
Princess, time to set out.
When I'm not around,
remember to water
Jasper Mulberry with wine.
Once you collect mulberry honey,
wait to share it with me.
Don't drink any without me.
All right.
Little foodie.
Big foodie.
Take care of yourself.
Don't worry about me.
I'm awesome.
I can do well on both Mount Wushen
and Mount Xiyan.
Surely, I'll be fine on Mount Jade.
I brought you a bag of iced mulberries
and a jar of poinciana flowers
I picked this morning.
Eat as much as you want.
I'll send them to you often.
When you miss me,
take it out and look at it.
Check it often.
Don't forget about me.
I'll bring you back
from Mount Jade as soon as possible.
All right.
I'll wait for you.
Xiaoyao!
Xiaoyao!
Xiaoyao!
THREE HUNDRED YEARS LATER
The world came into being.
Mortals, deities, and demons
reside together in Dahuang.
The Haoling Kingdom
is in the greatest state of affluence.
The Chenrong Kingdom features fertile land
and the greatest population.
The Xiyan Kingdom features strict laws
and great military power.
The three deity clans
divided the world
into three evenly-matched adversaries.
Xiyan's Princess General
was assigned at the last minute
and fought General Chi Chen of Chenrong.
After they both died in the battle,
Chenrong Kingdom lost all its momentum.
Xiyan took over Chenrong.
Three kingdoms
became two rivalries.
Previously,
we mentioned
that the two orphans on Zhaoyun Peak
parted for good
and were never to see each other again.
-Bravo!
-Bravo!
There you are, Xiaoliu.
Xiaoliu.
Xiaoliu, sit here.
Xiaoliu.
Your medicine is amazing.
I got pregnant almost right away.
Now I'm about to give birth.
Of course.
That is how good I am.
Here we go.
REJUVENATION HALL,
A CURE FOR INFERTILITY
Utterly vulgar.
Young man.
Do you want some of my medicine?
My medicine
guarantees a harmonious married life
and many kids.
I
I'm not sick.
You're sick.
Don't go.
Xiaoliu.
Can't we try to be decent in public?
What does that offer me?
Can I feed on decency?
Look at me.
I prefer money over decency.
The Queen of Xiyan on Zhaoyun Peak
has three sons and one disciple,
all well-versed in both literary
and martial arts.
Unfortunately, they all died in war.
The only two orphans
were forced away from the Xiyan Kingdom.
It can be said
that the prince and princess parted ways.
With tears dripping, they sadly waved.
-Bravo!
-Bravo!
Nonsense.
Both were forcing a smile
to not make each other sad.
"With tears dripping"?
Storytellers are so dramatic.
The princess
gave the prince a jade pendant
and said,
"The jade pendant
will accompany you just like me.
I hope we can meet soon
and no longer suffer from parting."
Nonsense.
Jade pendant?
It was a fox tail.
The princess waited
for the reunion on Mount Jade.
The little prince had to leave Xiyan
due to the exclusion of his uncles
and be a hostage in the Haoling Kingdom.
He regarded
that alluring and thriving
foreign land as his home,
spending his days
accompanying the second princess
on nature walks,
unconcerned with worldly affairs.
Xuan.
What's wrong?
Are we there?
Yes.
Is this Qingshui Town?
I want to go for a walk.
Slowly.
QINGSHUI TOWN
It looks quite ordinary.
What makes it a place for the outlaws?
Don't underestimate it.
This is the only place
throughout Dahuang
that belongs to neither Xiyan nor Haoling.
I'd like to see
how many outlaws there are.
I'll get them back to Mount Wushen
and make them my servants.
Let's go.
QINGSHUI TOWN
QINGSHUI TOWN
Mr. Stone.
Did that Xiyan prince
pick up the princess from Mount Jade?
Didn't you hear him?
Mr. Stone just said that
the little prince roamed around
with the second princess of Haoling
and forgot all about
his sister on Mount Jade.
Really?
How heartless.
This is outrageous!
My belly is hurting.
Am I about to give birth?
Xiaoliu. Check on her.
I'm a grown man.
How can I be a midwife?
It's urgent.
Where can I find a midwife now?
It hurts very much.
Xiaoliu.
Physician Wen.
There are only male and female demons.
There are no men or women.
Please help me.
I'm hurting so much.
All right. Coming.
Can he do it?
Ancestral recipe.
Feel free to try it.
All right.
Come on, sir.
Sweet soy milk.
Sweet soy milk.
Sweetness guaranteed.
Try it.
They look vulgar,
but it seems quite fun.
Xuan, let's look around.
Sweetness guaranteed.
All right.
Seven bunny babies.
The mother and the kids are fine.
-Great!
-Great!
-Congratulations.
-Thank you.
Thank you, Xiaoliu.
Thank you, everyone.
Tea is on me today.
-Great!
-Great!
You must thank him.
-Thank you, Xiaoliu.
-It's nothing.
Yes. He basically saved your life.
My fellow villagers,
uncles and aunties,
brothers and sisters,
if anyone can't have a child,
come to my Rejuvenation Hall
and look for me.
I can give you a cure.
You'll have many kids coming nonstop.
-Bravo!
-Bravo!
Xuan.
The rouge is of poor quality.
Why would anyone get it?
Also,
the cloth is so rough and stiff.
Doesn't it scratch their skin?
Want some accessories?
These are handmade.
It's like a talisman.
Get one for your loved one.
He will like it.
Will he?
Get one and you'll see.
Xuan
Young man.
Is there anything I can help you with?
Sorry.
I mistook you for someone else.
Ornate headdresses.
All kinds of styles. Good prices.
Ornate headdresses.
Come and take a look.
Ornate headdresses.
All kinds of styles. Good prices.
Ornate headdresses.