Lost You Forever (2023) s01e02 Episode Script

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ADAPTED FROM TONG HUA'S ORIGINAL WORK,
LOST YOU FOREVER
What's the matter?
My eyes played tricks on me.
I thought I saw someone I knew,
but it turned out to be a mistake.
Someone familiar? Do I know them?
No, you don't.
I heard that in this town,
there's a talking stone.
Would you like to go see it?
Sure.
Let's go.
I'll come again!
-Take care.
-Goodbye.
Whoever can't have a baby
can come to me at the Rejuvenation Hall.
Are you all right? I'm sorry.
-Don't you watch where you're going?
-Sorry.
I'm really sorry.
-Are you hurt?
-No.
These rustics
are dirty and smelly.
I just bathed in the river yesterday.
Do I smell bad?
Please take your time.
Xuan, how can we eat at such a place?
Sang, just eat.
We're here to see the stone.
This stone is quite interesting.
Not only can it talk,
it can also perform magic tricks.
As it says,
the little princess has been waiting
on Mount Jade,
but she hasn't been picked up
by her cousin.
So she secretly slipped down the mountain
to look for her father, King of Haoling.
Unexpectedly, she vanished without a trace
and her fate remains unknown.
The King of Haoling
is the princess's father.
The King of Xiyan
is the princess's maternal grandfather.
Neither emperor can find her?
Life is unpredictable
and things are hard to foresee.
Even the divine emperors
cannot control the will of heaven.
Is this about Xiaoyao?
Yes.
All right.
We'll stop here today.
If you want to know what happens next,
please come early tomorrow.
Mr. Stone, you've never left this town.
How do you know so much?
Exactly. How do you know?
I have a photographic memory from birth.
As the Qingshui stone spirit,
there's very little
in this world that I don't know.
-Master.
-Sang.
You're back, Xiaoliu.
REJUVENATION HALL
Mr. Mu.
You're back!
You're slacking off again.
Xiaoliu,
I've got some stuff to do at home.
I need to leave now.
You two can proceed.
You've got some stuff to do?
Go ahead with your work.
Come and play often in the future.
Take care.
Xiaoliu,
the income today is higher than usual.
The rabbit elf at the breakfast stall
gave birth to a litter of bunnies.
I earned a little more.
It seems that heaven knows
Pimply is going to get married
and is helping out.
Xiaoliu, I heard
that the shop on the east side
of the street has been rented out.
It's a newcomer to the town.
I don't know
what kind of business
they're planning to do.
Well, if he's planning to open a clinic,
won't he steal our business?
Live for today and spend your money.
Don't worry about tomorrow.
Do your work.
Let's do it.
It's your favorite,
Yingzhou Jade Plum Blossom.
His Highness planted it specially for you.
It's just a pity that it's not winter,
so we can't see the plum blossoms.
His Highness treats you so well,
Your Highness.
His Highness's favorite person
is his younger cousin.
Xuan.
Look. There are so many plum blossoms.
Xuan, aren't they beautiful?
You've worked hard all day.
Your Highness, why haven't you rested yet?
Are you thinking of the princess again?
When I think of Xiaoyao,
I can't sleep.
It has been 300 years.
I've traveled through Dahuang
and searched everywhere
in Haoling and Xiyan,
but I have no news of her.
Xiaoyao must think
that her cousin is useless, right?
Your Highness, you're wrong.
Over the years,
you had to avoid the assassinations
of the Fifth and Seventh King
while also searching for
the princess across Dahuang.
It has been very hard.
If the princess knew,
she would only feel sorry for you.
As long as I can find Xiaoyao,
it's not a problem for me.
This town
has a unique geographical location
and is home to many things.
Maybe there will be news this time.
You're right, Your Highness.
The Qingshui Stone Spirit
claims to have a photographic memory
and knows everything.
You should go and inquire.
See if he truly knows
everything about this town.
I wanted to inquire during the day,
but I was stopped by Your Highness.
Officially,
we came to this town to investigate
the remnants of the Chenrong Army.
We need to keep our search
for Xiaoyao as discreet as possible.
I don't want my uncles to notice.
I see.
Your Highness, you've thought it through.
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.
What are you going to do?
It's your turn to wash the dishes today.
But after washing this time,
I'll have to wash again for the next meal.
The dishes will get dirty sooner or later.
So why should I wash them?
Then I think you should stop eating.
After all, you'll get
hungry sooner or later.
After eating this meal,
you'll be hungry again.
Since you said it,
why do you have to eat every meal?
I'll eat from my own bowl.
I don't mind if it's dirty.
Whoever minds can wash it.
You're always talking nonsense.
-Mr. Mu.
-You're a bad influence
on Skinny and Pimply.
I'll do it. I'll wash them, all right?
-Hurry.
-Wash.
I'll wash all of them.
I'm leaving.
That's more like it.
Wash them clean.
Got it.
Wash.
It looks really fat.
It must taste good
whether it's braised or stewed.
When did I become so accurate?
Mind my own business and worry less,
and I'll live a long and carefree life.
-Good morning, Xiaoliu.
-Good morning.
-Good morning.
-Good morning.
Come again.
-Good morning.
-Good morning, Xiaoliu.
-Good morning, Xiaoliu.
-Ready to open?
-Going to visit your patient, Xiaoliu?
-Yes.
All right.
Rabbit elf,
shouldn't you be
in postpartum confinement?
Have you ever seen a beast
that just lies down after giving birth?
Don't they have to run around
looking for food?
I heard some noise yesterday.
Seems like someone moved in.
But I don't know what they do.
I hope it's not a snack bar.
They might steal my business.
What are the chances of that?
Maybe it's a friendly neighbor.
-I'm leaving.
-Take care.
Good morning, ma'am.
Good morning.
A bun, a sesame pastry,
and a bowl of sweet soy milk.
It'll be ready in a moment.
Here you go.
This plate of pickles is my treat.
I heard you signed a long-term lease.
We're going to be neighbors.
Please don't be a stranger.
Thank you. My name is Xuan.
I've just arrived. Please take care of me.
Xuan.
That's great.
What do you do for a living?
Not much, but I learned
how to brew alcohol from my master.
I'm planning to open a winery.
Once the first batch of wine is ready,
I'll start the business.
That's great.
That is
just what this street is lacking.
I'll come back right up.
Where did this beggar come from?
Beggar.
You need to eat.
How will you beg without the energy?
Skinny, Pimply,
there's a customer here
to buy medicinal herbs.
The rabbit elf checked him out.
The shop on the east side
of the street will be a bar.
Its business doesn't conflict with ours.
That's good.
Xiaoliu.
Xiaoliu,
I just saw a beggar
by the West River.
I don't know where he came from.
He looked quite pitiful.
This is Qingshui Town.
We don't lack pitiful people.
If you get into trouble,
you won't even know how you die.
-But I think
-What do you think?
You bad kid.
Are you just growing flesh and not brains?
If you want to live long,
mind your own business.
We won't interfere.
Absolutely not.
Go and see if Skinny has finished cooking.
Once the meal's ready, we'll eat.
Go.
I'll take a walk by the river
to digest my food.
I stepped on your sesame pastry.
What compensation do you want?
Xiaoliu!
This
-This
-What's wrong?
Such a fuss.
Whip wounds, burn wounds,
knife wounds, and stab wounds.
There are both newer and older ones.
They all seem unusual.
It's the result of enduring
long-term torture.
Xiaoliu,
his feet.
The soles have been pierced
with long nails,
and his nails have been pulled out.
This leg has been broken before
and it grew back on its own.
But it healed crookedly without medicine.
If he wants to walk in the future,
it has to be broken again and reset.
Breaking his leg?
Go get me a hammer.
Get the biggest one.
Don't just stand there. Go get it.
Let's go.
Xiaoliu,
this person is a deity
and not a low-level deity like us.
I've noticed it.
And you still want to save him?
Killing a man requires
no more than cutting off his head.
Behind such torment
must be an extraordinary reason.
If you save someone you shouldn't,
you're asking for death.
I'll go boil some more hot water.
Xiaoliu.
Xiaoliu, here's the hammer.
See this?
Strike on it.
I dare not.
Give it to me.
You're bigger than a bear,
but why are you as timid as a mouse?
Hold him.
Don't be afraid.
This is the Rejuvenation Hall,
a medical clinic.
The injury on your leg
must be treated quickly.
I am a physician.
I'm going to break
your misaligned bone now.
It will be struck three times in total.
If you really can't bear it,
just scream.
Sir, don't worry.
Xiaoliu will fix your leg.
One,
two,
three.
It's done.
Xiaoliu, he fainted.
He's quite tough.
He didn't make a sound
even though it was so painful.
Compared to the torture
he has endured, this bit of pain
is nothing.
Come.
Give me a hand.
Xiaoliu, the medicine is ready.
Get up. Take the medicine.
Give it to me.
Open your mouth.
He has been tortured for many years.
His internal organs are severely damaged.
We don't have any divine pills or elixirs.
I'm afraid he won't live long.
Let's do our best
and leave the rest to fate.
I have already made contact
with the mole in the remnants
of the Chenrong Army.
The remnants of the army are vigilant.
It's not easy for the mole to infiltrate.
Don't act rashly.
I understand.
The Fifth King and Seventh King
have built up influence for years,
yet they have no way
to deal with the remnants.
Thanks to your meticulous planning,
we are able to infiltrate the enemy.
The remnants of the Chenrong Army
have always been a concern
of my grandfather.
It's time to remove them.
If this mission is successful,
it will be a great achievement.
Maybe it can help you
return to Mount Xiyan.
Master.
Master.
Master.
Master.
I've found something out.
The Qingshui Stone Spirit
is just a small stone demon
with little spirit power,
but it has stood in this town
for tens of thousands of years.
He knows about all the things
that happen in this place.
Good.
Tonight we will go visit the stone spirit.
Mr. Stone, I'm sorry
to disturb you late at night.
I have a favor to ask.
What is it?
Can't you ask me during the day?
Must you disturb my sweet slumber?
This is Mount Jade's
millennia-aged jade marrow.
I've heard it's beneficial
for the cultivation of demons.
Please accept it, Mr. Stone.
What can I do for you, sir?
I have an old friend
who came to this town,
but I don't know where she is.
I heard that you know everything,
so I would like to ask
for your help to find her.
That's easy.
But what does this person
you're seeking look like?
I haven't seen her in years,
so I'm not sure what she looks like now.
But she has a peach blossom-shaped
birthmark in the middle of her forehead.
Easy.
Easy.
Still no sign of her?
Why is there no sign of her?
This is not my fault.
I've followed your request
to look for this person.
I really can't find her.
You're right.
Thank you.
Is there anything else, sir?
It suddenly occurred to me
that my friend might have
changed her appearance.
I wonder if you can see
the true face through illusions
when looking for people?
I don't have enough spirit power for that.
I can transfer my spirit power to you.
You must be a deity, right?
The spirit power of a deity
is beneficial and does not harm me.
Of course I am willing.
Master, I advise against it.
Sang.
Master, don't push yourself too hard.
If you exhaust too much spirit power,
your body can't stand it.
The more spirit power,
the more likely we are to find her.
Master.
That's enough.
Why did it stop on them?
I know this physician very well.
His name is Wen Xiaoliu.
He has lived in the town
for several decades.
He also took in
a Xiyan deserter who didn't want to fight
and picked up two human orphans.
He's also raised them.
It's definitely not him.
But this injured man
looks very unfamiliar.
I've never seen him before.
I'm looking for a woman, not a man.
Although they are both deities,
they haven't changed their appearance.
I've searched all over the town.
The person you're looking for
is definitely not in this place.
After enduring such torture,
I thought this man's character
would change drastically,
but he still retains a sense of kindness.
That's rare.
Why is he burning up?
Mr. Mu! Hand me a bowl of medicine.
Hurry up!
Coming!
What's wrong?
The beggar is severely
injured and has fainted.
I need to feed him more medicine.
How can the injuries of a deity
be healed with earthly medicines?
He looks like
he's about to breathe his last breath.
I'll let Skinny and Pimply
prepare a coffin.
He has suffered so much.
It might be a relief to depart early.
Don't worry. I'm a great physician.
You'll get better soon.
Xuan.
Xuan.
Xuan?
Where did he go so early in the morning?
Xuan,
where were you?
Why didn't you tell me beforehand?
I went to buy you breakfast.
The small steamed buns
from the breakfast stall next door.
They are very tasty.
I don't want to eat unsanitary food.
Xuan, give it to Sang.
What do you want to eat then?
I will make it for you.
I'll eat whatever you make me.
All right.
You go play for a while.
I'll be done soon.
No wonder other people say
you have no dignity
and only know to curry favor
with the princess of Haoling.
You had a hard night
and your spirit power is all drained,
yet you still haven't rested
and preparing breakfast instead.
You really don't care
about your own health at all.
Xiaoyao was also picky as a child.
She couldn't get used
to the food in Xiyan.
She disliked the strong smell of mutton
and thought the cakes
were too hard to eat.
She didn't like mutton soup
or flatbread.
But I couldn't cook back then,
so I couldn't make food for her.
I don't know
what Xiaoyao
likes to eat now.
Xiaoliu, you really are great.
You can even revive the dead.
Xiaoliu,
I always thought you were just
a mediocre physician.
I didn't expect you to be so capable.
I'm way more capable than you think.
Later, make some duck soup for the beggar.
Just add some salt.
Don't add any other condiments.
His throat is injured too.
Stew the duck meat until it's soft enough.
What does that mean?
I don't know.
What happened to him?
When has he ever volunteered
to wash dishes?
Are you awake?
In life, there is no hurdle
that cannot be overcome.
After you recover,
you can start all over again.
I'm going out to earn money.
Take good care of yourself.
What are you looking at?
Xiaoliu, you take care of him
too attentively,
like taking care of a baby.
Other people would think
you were his mother.
Are you asking for a beating?
Watch him carefully.
Beggar, Xiaoliu spent
the entire night saving you.
You have to live to repay his efforts.
Otherwise, it would be
a waste of his hard work.
Come. I'll help you undo it.
What?
You're not happy with me helping you?
All right. You can undo it yourself later.
Starting today,
you can take a real bath.
I've been taking care of you for so long,
cleaning your body,
applying medicine, and washing your hair.
There's nothing I haven't seen.
Besides, we're both men.
What are you hiding?
I'm not going to hold you responsible.
I have something else to do.
You wash yourself.
Do it yourself.
He's a woman.
I think
the beggar
is either a fool or a mute.
It has been so long,
but he hasn't said a word.
He doesn't even cry out in pain.
Nonsense.
With such a severe injury,
he can still survive.
His determination is extraordinary.
He's definitely not a fool.
When his leg heals, let him leave.
This place is not where he should stay.