Lost You Forever (2023) s01e16 Episode Script

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ADAPTED FROM TONG HUA'S ORIGINAL WORK,
LOST YOU FOREVER
Father, can I not be
the Princess of Haoling?
I love being your daughter,
but not the princess.
-No.
-Why not?
Because you're my daughter.
And I am the King of Haoling.
But it's so troublesome to be a princess.
It's all about manners
with whatever I do.
And I'll be sacrificed
for a political marriage.
It's too much for me.
Everyone should have manners.
It's not a bad thing to learn.
As for the marriage,
whom do you think I'll sacrifice you to?
I have no idea.
Anyway, Father, I don't want
to be the Princess of Haoling.
Let me have it my way.
Father.
Fine. Do as you wish.
We will discuss this again.
I know you're the best.
I'm back.
My father told me
that my looks changed
because of a rare weapon
sealed in my body
rather than a rare disease.
Once he gets it out,
I will go back to normal.
That's good.
What if
I am really ugly,
what will you do?
You are not.
What if I am?
Good.
Do you think it's good if I'm ugly?
Everyone can tell if you're pretty.
But your inner beauty
can't be seen with eyes.
I'll keep it to myself.
What inner beauty?
I have dark thoughts.
What I find pretty
may seem ugly to someone else.
It's very subjective.
There is no right or wrong.
That's why people say, "Love is blind."
-Xiaoliu.
-What?
I have to go.
I've been worried about you.
But seeing that His Majesty and Cangxuan
are nice to you
and that you're happy,
I feel relieved.
I have to go back and work on my issues.
I know. Take care.
I will.
I know your elder brother did that
because of your mother,
but he shouldn't have taken revenge
on you.
Even if you pity him
and want to make peace,
you must be careful
not to let him hurt you again.
Don't worry.
I'm not worried.
I just find you a bit dumb.
So it's a kindly reminder.
I am a bit dumb.
In 15 years,
don't open up your heart to another man.
What about 15 years later?
Can I open up my heart to another man?
Don't worry.
Fifteen years.
I'll wait for you.
Tushan Jing left.
Are you very upset?
Not so much.
I thought you enjoyed his company.
I did enjoy his company.
But I also know
that no one can keep me company forever.
Even my own mother ended up leaving me.
How can I entrust my happiness
to a man?
Unexpected, right?
This is how coldhearted I am.
You're not coldhearted.
You're just sensible.
We've been through so many departures
and suffered that pain
so many times.
It doesn't want to hurt again
and has learned to protect itself.
Cangxuan.
Have you ever had this feeling?
No matter how happy you are,
you feel that deep down,
another half of you
keeps reminding you
that you'll lose everything.
Such sensibility
induced a gentle sadness
even in the happiest moment.
And when you lose what you have,
you accept it peacefully
no matter how sad you are
because you've seen it coming.
No ultimate happiness.
No ultimate grief.
I thought only I was like that.
Now that you're back,
I'm not alone anymore.
I'm sorry.
-I was
-I know.
You have your reasons.
Actually
Actually, I've always had doubts
about that matter.
You're a disgrace!
Princess General?
Fight for the kingdom?
Your mother
is an utter liar!
She committed adultery
with Chi Chen and gave birth to you!
The King of Haoling
will kill you sooner or later.
It's not just those two maids.
While holding me captive,
the Nine-Tailed Fox Demon also told me
that I wasn't the daughter of the king,
but the demon, Chi Chen.
Utter nonsense!
The Nine-Tailed Fox Demon also said
that my mother had been
having an affair with Chi Chen.
They had kept it a secret from everyone,
including my father.
If he had found out about it,
he would have gotten rid of me.
And do you believe
in the Nine-Tailed Fox Demon?
Aunt Heng killed Chi Chen in person.
Besides, my master is so smart.
How can he not know
if you're his daughter?
Think about it.
Isn't he nice to you?
The pavilion in Yiqing Garden
has been renovated many times,
but my belongings are still there.
So
am I the daughter of my father?
That's for sure.
That's right.
How can I be so silly?
Of course I'm my father's daughter.
Tell me if anyone dares
to tell you that nonsense.
I'll handle them.
All right.
I have someone to count on now.
Her face changes.
It's not a disease.
Isn't it?
There is a rare weapon sealed in her body.
Rejuvenating Flower.
Master, do you know who sealed it
in Xiaoyao's body?
Rejuvenating Flowers
can change peoples' looks
and make them look a certain way.
Who would want
to change Xiaoyao's appearance?
Master's reaction showed
that he knew who had done it.
Cangxuan.
Xiaoyao
Xiaoyao is different from you.
You must protect her well.
This is an order.
Can you do it?
The person who wanted
to change Xiaoyao's look
was Aunt Heng.
Whoever her father is,
Xiaoyao is my little sister.
I can't lose her again.
I'll do whatever it takes
to keep her safe.
Your Highness, take a break.
Have some nuts.
I want to finish it soon
and give it to Xuan.
Your Highness, I've asked around.
His Majesty let Wen Xiaoliu
live in Huayin Hall.
He even showed him
around Yiqing Garden yesterday.
What spell
did he cast on my brother and father?
Father doesn't know
what he has done to me.
I have to tell Father
to punish him.
Your Highness.
Father.
I have something to say.
Sit down first.
Father.
Someone assaulted me.
-Who?
-Wen Xiaoliu.
He was so disrespectful.
He even touched my hand and my back
and said
a load of utter nonsense.
Father, you must do me justice
and punish him.
Wen Xiaoliu is
He
He doesn't bear any ill will.
So don't mind him.
But he insulted me.
How can I let go?
In a few days,
I will make a serious announcement.
I promise
that you won't mind him
taking advantage of you.
What kind of serious announcement?
Well
I can't tell you yet.
It's good news anyway.
What did His Majesty say?
He told me not to mind it.
He also said he'd make
a serious announcement.
And then I won't mind it.
You won't mind it?
I thought His Majesty would issue an edict
to cut Wen Xiaoliu's hands.
Haitang,
what would make a woman
not mind a man taking advantage of her?
And it's even good news.
-My goodness.
-My goodness.
Is he going to hold a wedding for me?
Is he making me marry that rogue?
No, no way.
Wen Xiaoliu is just a lowly person,
a lowly deity without spirit power.
How can he possibly marry you?
Your Highness, calm down.
His Majesty can't be so reckless.
But Father never cares
about family background.
He has promoted so many poor young men,
lowly deities,
and lowly demons these years.
Wasn't Qin Mang just a cowherd?
Maybe we should ask Consort Jing'an
for help.
What can Mother do apart from crying?
Mother was a laborer in a village
before she got married.
Now, it's highly likely
that Father is making me
marry a physician.
What a waste.
This is water from the Guixu Waterhole.
Your Highness,
what brought you here?
Are you all right?
Not at all!
Stay away!
I will fight back if you hit me.
Listen, I will never marry you.
If you marry me,
I'll fight with you
and torture you every day.
You won't live a day in peace
and I'll kill you!
I never wanted to marry you.
Really?
Of course.
But I'm the Princess of Haoling.
I won't marry you
exactly because you're the princess.
Then you should do worse
so that Father doesn't like you.
Make him loathe you.
If you do well,
I'll forgive you.
I won't bother you.
All right, I promise.
Your father won't let you marry me.
Promise?
I swear.
I swear.
His Majesty will never make
the princess marry me.
Or I will die
a miserable death.
I will believe you for now.
Master.
I'm going back to Xiyan.
You haven't cultivated your power.
On the contrary, your two uncles have run
the Xiyan court for years
and taken in many followers.
It's not the time for you to go back.
I know what you're trying to say.
The best way to go back safely
is to bide my time
and cultivate power.
But I can't wait.
I must go back to Xiyan
and get everything back.
Only then can I protect
the people I care about.
I heard Nian came today.
Did you have a nice chat
without fighting?
Yes, we had a nice chat.
That's good.
If Nian and I
fought right in front of you,
who would you help?
Who do you think I'd help?
How would I know?
It wouldn't happen.
Because you're not like Nian.
You won't give me a hard time.
You're really good at coaxing women.
That got me scared.
I once thought
that you'd be like Nian,
who grew up being taken care of
without seeing the dark side of the world
and had whatever you wanted.
If that's the case,
I'd shelter you from all the bad things.
But
you're completely different
from what I imagined.
Are you disappointed?
No.
You've seen the dark side of the world.
So I'm not worried I'd terrify you
with my true self.
You can understand and accept
both the good and bad things about me.
Xiaoyao.
You're better than my best imagination.
I'm not that good.
I'm going back to Zhaoyun Peak.
That's good.
You have to go back anyway.
Won't you come with me?
I wonder if the swing is still there
under the Poinciana tree.
If it's gone,
we'll make another one.
All right.
Let's make it the way it was.
Zhaoyun Hall
used to be a happy place.
Now, we're the only two left.
No matter how hard the journey is,
I'm no longer embarking on it alone.
Grandmother held our hands
before she passed away
and said we were poor kids
who should support
and take care of each other.
She seemed to know our fate.
Go to bed.
Cangxuan.
I decided to be the Princess of Haoling.
Didn't you turn it down
when Master told you to?
Did you change your mind?
I think Father is right.
If I am Princess of Haoling,
before anyone tries to harm me,
they must figure out
whether they can withstand
the wrath of the King
and the power of a kingdom.
Are you doing it for me?
I am going to Xiyan,
so you want to stand by my side
as the eldest princess of Haoling
to assist me.
Not entirely.
Because I think
being a princess is not completely bad.
I can bully others with power
and be arrogant.
I can grab whatever I like.
Grandmother, Father,
Mother, Aunt Heng,
thank you for helping me
reunite with Xiaoyao.
This time,
I'll protect my little sister for sure.
Since you chose to return to Mount Xiyan,
despite the trials and tribulations ahead,
I'll help you fulfill your dreams
by your side.
Have you made up your mind?
Yes.
Why?
Are you worried
that I might cause trouble
as the eldest princess of Haoling?
Have you changed your mind?
I'm not worried about that.
Why do I work so hard to be the king?
I can't do anything myself.
Firstly, I don't have time.
Secondly, if I make a mistake,
the imperial censors
will say that I'm incapable.
If I'm truly incapable,
then you have no freedom.
But since I have no freedom,
you're free to do whatever you want.
It's all because I'm capable,
authentic, and powerful enough
to take care of everything.
Thank you, Father.
Before I make the announcement,
you should go to Mount Jade.
I told Queen Mother
about you in the letter.
She agreed
to restore your appearance.
Great. I'll go with her.
Thank you, Father.
CHENRONG MANSION
Young Master,
are you upset that I came along to Zhiyi
without your permission?
I didn't want to be so shameless either.
But you've been cold to me
and shunning me.
You haven't seen me as your fiancée.
So I could only ask
Madam Tushan for help.
Ms. Fangfeng,
once we return from Zhiyi,
let's annul this engagement.
What did you say?
We barely know each other.
We're not in love.
Our marriage is only meant
to connect our families.
Annulling it will do us both good.
Everyone knows how I feel about you.
How can you do this to me?
You've been serving Madam Tushan
and taking care of the household
for years.
My family and I owe you big time.
I promise.
Once we annul the marriage,
my family will keep supporting yours.
Apart from that,
I will try my best
to give you whatever you want.
What I value is you,
not the Tushan Family.
How can you doubt my feelings?
You hadn't even seen me before.
You have no idea what I'm like.
You don't even know if I'm a good man.
Your sentiments for me
are but your assumptions.
It's untrustworthy
and it may hurt you.
Ms. Fangfeng,
I have hidden injuries
and I have no great ambitions.
I'm not the right man for you.
INN
This inn in Zhiyi belongs
to the Haoling Kingdom.
It's safe.
Let's rest here for the night
and head to Mount Jade tomorrow.
Isn't it too shabby?
Xuan, let's stay somewhere else.
We are traveling
as disciples of Dragon Squad.
Let's lay low
to avoid attention.
I'll do as you say.
Cangxuan.
Many royals
of the Central Plains gather here.
Some young kids
may be arrogant.
If you meet any,
try to avoid them
and ignore them.
If they are really rude,
leave them to me.
All right, I will be extra careful.
I know you're referring to me.
You're the smart one.
Others are all dumb, all right?
I heard that
there's a nice Jingshui Lake in Zhiyi.
The view is said to be amazing.
And it's a famous tourist attraction.
That's right. Let's go sightseeing
and have some fish.
Great.
I'll get things ready for tomorrow.
Enjoy the lake.
This seasoning
is my secret recipe.
I can guarantee
that my grilled fish
tastes the best and it's the most unique
throughout Dahuang.
Here.
Try it.
No, thank you. It's so dirty.
It's good.
Here, I've removed the skin.
Try the flesh.
It's not dirty. It's good.
Since you're begging me,
I will take a bite.
Yes, I am begging you.
How is it?
Have some more.
When did you become so close?
Who is close to him?
Don't forget our deal.
Of course. I won't forget.
I've taken a vow.
What a delicate new ship.
Only this type of ship
is good enough for you
as Lord of Zhiyi's daughter.
I designed it.
My elder brother got the best craftsmen
in the Chishui Clan to build it.
If you like it,
I can design another one
for you and Jing
as your wedding gift.
Please stop teasing me.
Your wedding is coming soon, right?
Grandmother is in poor health.
Jing and I have decided
to hold the wedding when she's better.
I see.
I heard that
you play the zither really well.
I haven't heard you play.
Will I be so lucky
to enjoy the music today?
That's easy.
I only hope you don't despise me
for being worse than Jing.
Xiaoliu, who taught you how to cook?
I learned by myself.
How?
I couldn't cook at first.
But I was starving to death.
So I had to try.
Slowly,
I found ways to feed myself.
Let me grill some shrimp for you.
I will do those from now on.
You can sit tight like Nian
and wait for food.
All right.
It's good.
It's better than Xiaoliu's fish.
What a nice song.
You haven't heard anything good.
What a pity.
If you want,
I'll make them play for you.
Haitang, bring my flute.
Understood.
Father is highly skilled in music
and he has taught him in person.
He may not be as good as Master Qingqiu,
but he's not bad.
Who's playing the flute?
It matches your zither so well.
You've mastered the zither.
And this person can make it
match your zither so well.
What a soulmate.
Linglan, turn the ship.
I'd like to meet the flute player.
Understood.
They turned around.
The zither matched your flute perfectly.
I wonder if it's a woman playing.
What's wrong?
I had enough.
All right, I'll stop.
We're getting closer to the flute.
Why did it stop?
Never mind.
I think the flute player
is on a ship nearby.
I'll toast to you.
Prince of Xiyan.
What are you looking at?
Did you see the flute player?
No, I don't think so.
It's just that the smell of the grill
made me hungry.
I'll get you some for a taste
in case you complain to Jing about it.
You're teasing me again.
-Hurry up.
-Understood.
Excuse me.
Bring us some of your grilled food.
If my lady likes it,
you will be rewarded.
Arrogant rich people.
Go away.
My lady said,
"Arrogant rich people. Go away."
-What did you say?
-I said,
my lady said,
"Arrogant rich people.
Go away."
I dare you to say that again!
Go ahead.
"Arrogant rich people.
Go away!"
You
Let's eat.
Impressive.
Let me see who's so bold and reckless.
Forget it. I was just peckish.
It's not a big deal.
Zhiyi features all the powers
of the Central Plains.
If you offend any royal family,
there will be trouble.
Let's not cause any trouble.
What kind of royal family
cruises the lake on a fishing boat?
Besides, we're in Zhiyi.
I have no reason
to be so cautious at home.
I shouldn't be so timid.
You're the Lord of Zhiyi's daughter.
Your brother will take over
the Chishui Clan.
Being timid and cautious like me
doesn't suit your status.
I wouldn't disgrace my father and brother.
Otherwise
Linglan, pay them
whatever they want.
I don't believe they won't say yes.
Understood.
My lady said,
"Bring us your grilled food.
You can ask
for whatever you want."
We don't need money.
But we wouldn't say no
to something nice.
We just don't know what you have.
You can't find many things
my lady doesn't have.
Go ahead.
We dare not ask for something fancy.
I heard that the Fusang tree at Tanggu
can heat up without fire.
We'd like a bunch of those branches
to grill the rest of our food.
How dare you tease me!
Everyone knows how rare they are.
Even a small chunk is rare to find
and you ask for a bunch.
Do you think it's the firewood you use?
You told me to name the price.
How am I teasing you?
Think twice before you talk.
Otherwise, the joke is on you.
Well done, Haitang.
You will be rewarded.
Thank you.
The maid surely learned from her master.
Do you know her?
The woman in the red gown
is Fangfeng Yiying.
So it's her.
You're so rude.
You can turn us down
if you don't wish to sell us your food.
Why mock her?
We mocked her?
Who was rude in the first place?
Who bragged first? Who started the fight?
The maid learned from her master.
We can tell who's rude.
I was wondering what kind of people
would drive such a ship
and disgrace themselves.
Then I saw you.
Your ship looks just like you.
You
My dear, it's all my fault.
If I hadn't asked to taste their food,
you wouldn't be bullied.
Since I started it,
let me handle it.
Your father and brother
won't blame you.
Thank you.
Apologize now.
Or I will take measures.
Fine, I'd like to admire your measures.
Go.
Go.
Watch out!
-Look after Nian.
-All right.
Go.
Let's go.
I can't swim.