Lost You Forever (2023) s01e21 Episode Script

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ADAPTED FROM TONG HUA'S ORIGINAL WORK,
LOST YOU FOREVER
All right.
You may leave now.
I want to take a nap.
Your Majesty,
Princess Jiuyao of Haoling
has arrived in Xiyan City.
After changing to a carriage,
she should arrive soon.
It will take her a long time to get here.
It's enough for me to take a nap.
Yes.
Back when we were at Zhaoyun Peak,
it was always Cangxuan who accompanied me.
If he can't accompany me there,
I don't want to go anymore.
I don't want to stop him here,
but my father didn't summon him.
I can't go against his will
and do it without his permission.
If Grandfather blames us,
I'll bear the responsibility.
Don't worry, King Yuyang and King Deyan.
Can't I really have Cangxuan's company?
Please forgive me.
Since I'm not welcome in Xiyan,
let's set off immediately
and return to Haoling.
Princess, stop messing around.
Am I messing around?
Who would travel such a long distance
to mess around here?
My mother died in battle
for the people of Xiyan.
I traveled a long way
to pay respect to my mother.
I sincerely came to meet my grandfather.
I just want someone
who I've known since childhood
to accompany me
and that makes me a troublemaker?
Your soldiers
drew their weapons against me,
blocking my entry into the city.
I want to ask the people of the world
who's messing around,
me or the rude men from Xiyan?
As a princess,
how could you yell out in public?
I just raised my voice a bit
and you couldn't tolerate it.
Then isn't it more intolerable
that you guys draw weapons against me?
Princess, you've misunderstood.
No one dares to stop you
from entering the city.
Please.
Deyan.
ZHAOYUN HALL
I remember this plaque
was written by Grandmother.
ZHAOYUN HALL
Father, Mother,
Grandmother, and Aunt Heng.
Xiaoyao and I are back.
Sorry for the wait.
ZHAOYUN HALL
ZHAOYUN HALL
-Mother.
-Mother, Aunt Heng.
Look, I picked
these poinciana flowers today.
Have a smell.
They smell so good.
Grandmother,
the poinciana flower I picked is so sweet.
Xiaoyao.
Grandfather, I'm back.
Grandfather, I'm back.
Come here, both of you.
You don't look like your mother,
but your face and mouth
really resemble those of your grandmother.
They were exactly like hers
when I first met her.
I hadn't seen my grandmother
when she was young,
but in my memory,
she was always old and withered.
She was unlike other women
who always use spirit power
to maintain their youthful beauty.
Your grandmother was once as young as you.
Her beauty and talent
were known throughout Dahuang.
Countless men
wanted to marry her.
You want to say
that she married the wrong man.
You're really smart.
Is that a compliment or a dig?
I thought you were so enthralled
by the romance of Haoling
that you forgot how to come back.
I'm sorry to keep you waiting for so long.
What is your purpose for coming back?
Think about it before you speak.
I want to hear the truth.
I want Mount Xiyan.
And there's another reason
that you might not believe.
I missed you, Grandfather.
Your two uncles and a few brothers
all want Mount Xiyan.
If you want it, find your own way.
I won't help you.
Just like the road back to Zhaoyun Peak.
Only when you came to me would I see you.
Yes.
Don't blame me for being heartless.
If you don't earn it on your own,
even if it's given to you,
you won't be able to keep it.
I understand.
CUI HALL
Deyan,
Cangxuan got to Zhaoyun Peak
just because of Xiaoyao's tantrum.
It made it too easy for him.
He would become more unrestrained.
So what?
His little tricks
aren't worth mentioning.
Father is getting old after all.
Surely, he will feel some pity
for his grandchildren.
Cangxuan is getting close to Father.
We should worry
about the worst-case scenario.
Leave.
What you said makes sense.
It's time to put an end to this
once and for all.
The sooner, the better.
This is where we lived when we were kids.
Mother.
Come and see the swing
your aunt and I made for you.
Try it.
Come on, Xiaoyao. Get on.
-Be careful.
-I'll push you.
-Is it fun?
-Yes.
Do you like it?
Yes.
The swing is gone.
At least this is still the same as before.
At least we are both here.
-Young Master.
-Young Master.
Tushan Hou.
Tushan Jing.
Didn't we always greet
each other like this before?
Why did you dodge?
You said you forgot
everything from the past.
I don't believe it at all.
I said it
just to compensate
for what my mother owed you.
Compensate?
What can you compensate with?
Without you,
I would be the best.
However, with you,
I'm dispensable.
The biggest compensation you can give me
is to completely
and forever disappear.
Princess.
I don't know
what Prince Cangxuan was thinking.
He was up all night yesterday,
spending hours making a swing.
It's exactly the same
as the one from our childhood.
Do you want to swing?
The person who pushed the swing is gone.
You didn't waste
the chess skills I taught you.
I don't dare to slack off for a day.
I've been ignoring you these years.
Have you ever hated me?
Suffering isn't a pleasant experience,
but when I overcome it,
all of the suffering
will turn into my strength.
For this game of chess,
you played well.
Thank you for your praise.
Grandfather,
after sitting for a long time,
you should move around.
I'll accompany you for a walk.
That's a good idea.
ZHAOYUN HALL
Princess.
His Majesty and Prince Cangxuan
have gone out for a walk.
They should be back soon.
You might as well go in
and sit for a while.
Can I go in?
His Majesty has informed us
that Zhaoyun Hall is your home.
You can move around here freely.
I had never seen my grandmother
wear such dazzling jewelry.
If you like it, take it.
Women wear these things for men.
If I wear it
and a man looks at me,
how do I know
if he's looking at me
or these sparkling gems?
If I misunderstand him
and fall for him,
won't it be a huge loss?
I never thought that my grandmother
would be willing to dress up like this.
It seems that
my grandmother really loved you.
How can you talk
about your elders like that?
I speak straightforwardly.
If you don't want to hear it,
then just ignore it.
After all,
your ability to play dumb is top-notch.
So you're this kind of person.
Being cold and indifferent,
you're completely different
from your mother and grandmother.
What's so good about being like them?
They ended up suffering
while men reap the benefits.
I've suffered enough in my life.
I won't go looking for trouble from men.
You're in the royal family.
Thinking this way
is a good thing.
I'm tired.
You may leave.
-I'll leave.
-I'll leave.
Isn't it just like the swing
from our childhood?
Did you really come back
for our grandfather?
Yes.
I thought you would resent him.
He isn't only our grandfather,
but also a king.
He has hurt many people,
including you and me.
However, he didn't fail his people.
The older I get,
the more I understand his choices.
While he was hurting us,
he was hurting himself too.
All right. I can't argue with you.
I'll never provoke him again
in the future.
There's no need for that.
Say what you think.
I think he likes your frankness.
Our grandfather isn't an ordinary man.
He can take your resentment.
Cangxuan,
do you have to be like our grandfather
to become the master of Mount Xiyan?
Being strong and cold.
I'm not qualified to answer it yet.
Because I'm not one yet.
Or I should say,
I don't even know
if I can keep Zhaoyun Hall.
Can I help you with something?
You know I've been using you, right?
Do you mean Tushan Jing?
Tushan Jing isn't a fool.
The current situation
is clearly in favor of my uncles.
Helping me has no benefits
for the Tushan family.
It was because of you
that he helped me again and again.
So are Fenglong and Xinyue.
Because of your concern for me,
they considered you
when they scrutinized me.
But I feel like I've done nothing.
You've done enough.
I was able to return here
because you restored your identity
as the princess of Haoling for me.
Your seeing me as the most important one
is the greatest help to me.
There's still too little I can do for you.
Xiaoyao.
I know you don't care
about getting your hands dirty,
but I do.
You just need to stand by my side
and that's enough.
Yiying,
you're getting better at managing things.
The accounts are well sorted out.
It's all thanks to you.
Grandmother.
Sit.
Thank you, Ms. Fangfeng.
I need to have
a private chat with my grandmother.
Grandmother, I'll take my leave.
MADAM TUSHAN
Yiying conducts herself gracefully
and shows discretion
in her actions and decisions.
If you have her manage the family affairs,
I can really rest easy.
Get up.
What do you have to say on your knees?
Please cancel
my engagement with Ms. Fangfeng.
What do you mean?
Grandmother.
Ms. Fangfeng and I had never met
and didn't know each other
when my mother arranged
our engagement from her sickbed.
I know she has been
serving you all these years
and has worked hard
to manage the household.
However, I have no feelings for her
and she has no interest in me.
Shut up.
You may have no affection for her,
but she has for you.
After you disappeared back then,
Yiying came to Qingqiu Hill
in a wedding dress.
She swore she would be
part of our family for life.
All these years,
she has had no legitimate status,
but she has been managing
our household for over a decade.
If you cancel the engagement,
what about her reputation?
What about
the Fangfeng family's reputation?
If we break our promise,
what about our family's reputation?
Are you going
to let our family bear the stigma
and be ridiculed
by all the people in Dahuang
because of you?
Grandmother.
I know I'm selfish.
I'll give up
the head of the family's position
and bear the reproach
just to cancel the engagement.
You
Grandmother.
Madam Tushan.
-Grandmother.
-Madam Tushan.
Get a physician.
Hurry up.
Grandmother.
Madam Tushan.
What is this?
I just killed a fish demon underwater.
This is its fish core.
Hou, could you give it to me?
Xinyue, I need this fish core.
I'll get you another one next time.
All right, I have to go.
I'm going to change
and wash up.
With Tushan Hou being around,
what do we need Tushan Jing for?
My lady, something terrible has happened.
What's all the shouting about?
This is Qingqiu Hill.
My lady,
the second young master formally proposed
to cancel the engagement with you.
What?
Madam Tushan didn't agree
and fainted from anger.
Tushan Jing, how dare he
My lady.
I know you don't like
the second young master,
but these days,
you've been too cold to him.
How can he find me repugnant,
but I can't find him the same?
My lady, that's Tushan Jing,
the future leader of the Tushan family.
If you really
get your engagement canceled,
I'm afraid I'll be beaten to death first
by your parents.
Someone.
-Young Master.
-Young Master.
Did you touch the wine inside?
No, I didn't.
Lanxiang, what about you?
Young Master, all these things
are usually handled by Jingye.
I didn't even touch it.
Young Master, is there
something wrong with the wine?
No, it's nothing.
I just wanted to tell you
not to send the green plum wine
to Prince Cangxuan anymore.
The bottles with peach blossom paintings
were specially designed by you.
There are nine in a set
and 12 sets in total
based on the four seasons.
We've only sent four sets so far.
How can we stop sending them
when there are still eight sets left?
Things change with the seasons
and people change too.
You can leave now.
Yes.
You seem to love
this green plum wine so much.
There are only a few bottles left.
I'll go tell His Highness later
and get some more over.
This wine was given
by a friend of His Highness
and he hasn't sent any recently.
I'm afraid His Highness
doesn't have much either.
Sending you green plum wine
isn't just a selfish motive.
I hope when you receive the wine,
you'll know that I'm missing you.
You like this green plum wine so much.
You even keep staring at the empty bottle.
I just took a few sips of wine.
Even you're nagging about it.
I'll make you
some mulberry wine another day.
I'm sure it will be more to your liking.
All right.
I need to go to Xiyan City.
I'll take you with me,
so you won't be idle.
Sure.
CABARET IN XIYAN CITY
I didn't expect you to take me
to such a place for relaxation.
It's quite unique indeed.
Because I have a unique sister.
I thought you saw me as your brother.
That's fine too.
As a man,
you're just a bit shorter than me.
Sir, would you like
to listen to music or watch a dance?
Do you want it to be lively or quiet?
Please go upstairs, sir.
This way, please.
I'll wait for you here.
All right.
Just enjoy the music and dance.
I'll be back soon.
If you, with the brilliant white colt
Would brightly come to me
You should be a duke or a marquis
JIN XUAN
Enjoying yourself without end
Be on your guard against idly wandering
Deal vigorously
With your thoughts of retirement
It has been a long time.
I hope you're well.
Please forgive me, Your Highness.
Jin Xuan, please get up.
What crime have you committed?
Due to a lack of manpower
in the Bluebird Agency, we didn't report
the two assassination attempts on you
by the Fangfeng family in time.
That's my fault.
Please punish me, Your Highness.
A thousand years ago, my elder uncle
established the Bluebird Agency.
He had spies all over Dahuang.
After he and Aunt Heng
sacrificed themselves,
I wandered in foreign lands.
You've managed
to keep the agency up until now,
which is a miracle.
Thanks to your information,
I managed to dodge
my uncle's many attempts
on my life.
Jin Xuan, this isn't your fault.
Please stand up and talk.
Thank you for your forgiveness.
This is the latest information
I've collected.
Please review it, Your Highness.
There's something
that I don't know if I should say.
Feel free to say it.
Rumor has it that
the King of Xiyan is ill.
The power of King Deyan and King Yuyang
has grown stronger in recent years.
Many masters in Dahuang
have either openly
or secretly joined them.
Although you have guards protecting you,
you're no match for them.
Your Highness,
please don't leave Zhaoyun Peak.
Tonight, this beauty will be serving you.
You have a good figure.
Show your face
and I may let you serve me tonight.
How can you be so rude to a beauty?
This is a place for seeking pleasure,
not a hunting ground.
Only with each other's consent
can they both enjoy themselves.
Besides,
this young lady,
like us,
is a guest here.
When it comes to cherishing beauty,
no one in Dahuang can compare with you.
Where are you going?
I
What are you looking at?
It's time to go back.
Young Master, a message from Xiyan.
Xiyan is fraught with peril.
Xiaoyao may encounter danger.
Prepare a carriage.
I'm going to Xiyan City.
Yes, Young Master.
Wait.
Not Xiyan City.
I'm going to Zhiyi.
Yes.
TUSHAN MANSION
Young Master, please hold on.
TUSHAN MANSION
I heard you're going to Zhiyi City.
I've prepared some snacks for you
to eat on the road.
No, thank you.
Our lady burned her hand
when making them for you.
You're such a blabbermouth.
What an ill-mannered girl.
I was too clumsy.
It's nothing. Just a minor injury.
I'll postpone the wedding date.
Treat Yiying as a sister for now.
When the time is right,
we will negotiate
the cancelation of the engagement
with her family in a civil manner.
This way, Yiying won't lose face
and become a laughingstock.
Thank you.
We have a special burn medicine.
You can ask the physician for a bottle.
TUSHAN MANSION
Have you ever seen Xiang Liu's real face?
No, he always wears a mask when I see him.
He has been wanted in Xiyan
for hundreds of years.
He's the only one
on the list without a portrait.
Has no one seen his face
in all these years?
Many people have seen his face.
However, he's Nine-Headed Demon.
It's said that he has nine faces
and 81 incarnations.
Those who have seen him
contradict each other.
Once, a portrait of him was drawn
and it looked exactly like my sixth uncle.
Was the Xiang Liu I saw
just an illusion too?
However, it's strange.
Since his illusion
can even confuse rare weapons,
why does he need to wear a mask?
After all, he can change his face at will.
Maybe he's like me.
He just wants to be his true self
and is not interested in illusions.
Why did you suddenly mention him?
I just suddenly thought of it.
You're not Wen Xiaoliu
from Qingshui Town anymore.
I know.