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[The King's Woman]

[Episode 12]

By the way, I heard that His Grace carried Lady Li out of Huayang Palace.

Can you still not tell who is really the concubine that His Grace favors?

This is so infuriating!

Madam, don't get angry.

Whoever dares to let Min Dai into my palace again...

I will have their heads chopped off!

Madam, don't get angry.

You're awake?

How long did I sleep?

The sun has already set.

Here.

I actually slept the day away.

The imperial physician said you have to rest for a few days.

Don't go anywhere.

Dinner will be delivered here.

A matter like this...

Why didn't you tell me?

Your Grace has much to handle.

How could I trouble you with such trivial matters?

You'd rather risk your health instead?

There are many concubines in the harem.

How could I not attend the banquet at Grand Empress Dowager's decree?

From now on, whoever it is...

you can only be summoned with my permission.

I've already said it once.

I'm your one and only king.

Whether you like it or not...

You're my concubine.

I won't allow anyone to mistreat you.

Not even to lay a finger on a strand of your hair.

I'm not a belonging of yours.

Li...

You can hate me.

But you can't disregard me like the others.

You're not Madam Min.

Nor are you Madam Chu.

You're not from any of those six states.

Moreover, you don't belong to Grand Empress Dowager.

You are mine.

Do you understand?

Behave.

I will give you what you deserve.

I don't want what you have to give.

Zhao Gao!

Present.

Prepare the meal.

I'll have my meal here.

Until midnight...

No one is allowed into Lady Li's quarters.

Yes.

Qing.

- Present. - Bring the medication over.

Yes.

Does it hurt?

Comrade, why are there so many guards on duty today?

His Grace is here at Lady Li's.

Which area are you patrolling?

Over there.

Virtuous Lady Li, receive the decree!

Virtuous Lady Li, born of Wey State's Gongsun family.

Commended for her maternal virtue after giving birth to a prince.

She is now promoted to a first-rank Madam.

She is to be relocated to Zhaode Palace.

She is to be bestowed with six bolts of silk

gold, silver, and conch shell

jade and coral

by the king himself.

Brother Jing...

Didn't you want to practice?

I don't have anything else to do.

How about I practice with you?

Brother Jing, is your hand all right?

I'm fine.

It's my fault!

I'm so clumsy and careless!

It's me. I was distracted.

Let me take a look. Is it bad?

Don't bother.

I'm sorry.

I'd like some time alone.

Practice by yourself.

The both of you make such a beautiful couple.

If you have a child

the boy would be handsome and the girl would be pretty.

How does it look?

It looks good on you.

I'm just worried every man on the street will be charmed by you.

Senior Jing...

Where are you now?

I miss you so much.

Li.

What is Your Grace doing here?

This is my palace.

You're my concubine.

Why can't I be here?

I take my leave.

You still can't look me in the eye?

Look at me.

Look at me!

I'm now the most powerful king in the world.

I don't need your sympathy.

Nor your charity.

Nor would I ever force myself on you.

I'll wait till the day comes...

when you're willing to lie in my arms.

Only then will I have you.

I've changed my mind.

I'm going to keep Tian Ming by my side.

Why would you do that?

Because only then will you stay by my side.

Even if I am by your side...

You will never have my affection.

I don't care.

As long as you are by my side.

Li...

I must win your affection.

[Crown Prince Dan of Yan's Manor, Xianyang]

Crown Prince.

Regular Palace Attendant, Zhao Gao is here to visit.

Let him in.

Yes.

This way, please.

Zhao Gao greets Your Highness, Crown Prince Dan of Yan.

Regular Palace Attendant, you visit me so abruptly at night.

What could be so urgent?

Your Highness should know that

King of Zhao is currently at Xianyang. His Grace has treated him to a banquet.

Does Your Highness know that

King of Zhao is now permitted by His Grace to attack Yan State?

Why have you personally come to inform me?

Your Highness, I'll be honest with you.

Although I've served Qin State for years

I still care for Zhao State greatly.

I've been entrusted by Crown Prince Jia to protect the safety of Zhao State.

I'm worried that His Grace might have sent the King of Zhao

to attack Yan State so as to take both states down in one battle.

By then, should Zhao State fail to take down Yan State

we're likely to suffer many casualties and have our nation depleted.

Hence, I am here to offer Your Highness a strategy.

After the battle of Changping

Zhao State suffered greatly and no longer wields a powerful army.

This suggestion to attack Yan State was but King Zhao Yan's idea.

He gave no thought of it.

Therefore, Crown Prince Jia hopes

that Yan State and Zhao State can form an alliance to fight Qin State.

I wonder what Your Highness thinks about this plan?

You call it an alliance, but wouldn't Yan State have to pay a big price for it?

Your Highness is wise.

Deploying and maintaining troops would require money and rations.

Only by working hand-in-hand, can Yan State and Zhao State

avoid being controlled by Qin State.

Zhao Gao.

You should know that I haven't been held hostage here

in Qin State for just a few days.

If my father still regards me as the crown prince

why do you think I have yet to return to my home

even after Ying Zheng has already come of age?

Your Highness.

Are you not worried that it could be a trap?

Considering my current predicament, what can I possibly do?

You... Who are you?

Who we are doesn't matter.

What's important is that

you intend to report news to Zhao State's army, don't you?

Speak.

What is the confidential message?

In the name of going to Yan State's rescue...

Qin State will...

Speak!

Qin State will actually invade Zhao State!

Who told you to pass on this message?

Speak!

Mentor, this...

Leave it.

Master will know who sent it.

[Handan Palace, Zhao State]

Get lost!

Your Grace!

Your Grace!

Your Grace!

Well?

Our army had just set out from Julu to head north

when we were suddenly struck by the army of Qin!

Qin claimed to have come to Yan State's rescue

by sending troops from Shangdang and Dong to launch a double attack on us!

We're in peril, Your Grace!

I actually fell for your evil scheme!

I'm terrified!

Should Your Grace delay in summoning Pang Nuan back to the palace

our army will suffer great casualties!

It will be too late, Your Grace!

Summon... summon Pang Nuan back to the palace.

Summon him!

- Quickly! - Yes, Your Grace!

Ying Zheng...

I'm going to kill you!

- Your Grace! - Your Grace!

- Your Grace! - Your Grace!

Your Grace!

Your Grace!

Our army was defeated.

The king has summoned General Pang Nuan back.

His Grace threw up blood at the main hall and died in a fit of anger.

Afterward, someone found the corpse of the secret messenger

50 miles away from Julu.

Master Zhao...

Crown Prince Qian has now taken the throne as king.

Guo Kai is assisting him.

Prince Jia is greatly infuriated by it.

Master Zhao, what should we do now?

It seems that our actions must have been discovered

by someone in the palace of Qin.

That's why the secret messenger was threatened for information.

The messenger must not have ratted us out.

If he had, His Grace would have already thrown us in prison!

According to the confidential report

the messenger seems to have been intercepted by highly skilled fighters.

Who would serve under Qin State?

Could it be that His Grace is behind all of this?

No.

His Grace had already planned to attack Zhao in the name of rescuing Yan.

Judging by his confidence

even if Zhao State's army was notified in advance

they still might not have withstood the attack of Qin.

It seems...

Someone is out to cut off Zhao State's chances of survival.

Send a message to Prince Jia on my behalf immediately.

Tell him...

We might need to discuss this matter further.

Yes.

You did very well in intercepting the confidential message.

King Yan of Zhao had planned to make use of Great Qin

to annex Yan State.

Little did he expect to lose his land, soldiers, and end up humiliating himself.

He even lost his life in the end.

It's a pity that my mentor and I didn't get to make

the messenger confess who his master was before he killed himself.

There are very few left in the palace of Qin State

who would go to such lengths to assist Zhao State.

Master Li Si, would you like us to handle them?

It's not the right time yet.

When His Grace first possessed full authority, he banished Lu Bu Wei.

He is now eager to spring into action.

Many veteran officials left Qin State with Lu Bu Wei

so His Grace is in need of new officials.

I could also use this opportunity to discern friend from foe.

Warriors, I will greatly need you to be my firmest pillars of strength.

Please rest assured.

I shall reward you handsomely.

- We are at your service! - We are at your service!

Zhao Gao greets Madam Chu.

Master Zhao, do rise.

Thank you, Madam.

The battle at Yang City has made Zhao State suffer greatly.

In war, we win some, we lose some.

Zhao State wanted to seize Yan State and dreamed of having Qin's assistance.

They indeed misjudged the situation.

Regular Palace Attendant is right.

If Zhao State isn't considered to have suffered

what about the long-awaiting former crown prince, Jia?

I know that the deceased King of Zhao replaced

his legal son with his illegitimate son.

Crown Prince Qian was always such a diligent student.

His royal tutor, Guo Kai, even introduced him to sensual pleasures.

Now that King of Zhao has passed away and Zhao Qian will take the throne

how can Prince Jia bear to put up with such a grievance?

Madam Chu is so well-informed of Zhao State's harem?

I might seem to share nothing in common with Regular Palace Attendant

but we are both foreigners here in Qin State.

Although I wish Great Qin to prosper

who wouldn't be worried about their motherland?

Chu State is now powerful.

Madam Chu is too modest to say such words.

Even though we might seem powerful for now

we should always stay vigilant in times of peace.

Master Zhao, am I right?

Madam, you didn't invite me here just to make small talk, did you?

Regular Palace Attendant is indeed witty.

Please step up here to speak to me.

Please open it and have a look, Master Zhao.

My father has set aside some gold for me here in Xianyang.

With this jade badge

go and meet a Mister Qu in the East Market.

He'll give you the gold you need.

Well...

Both soldiers and horses are needed.

It won't be easy to usurp the throne.

There are many people to pay.

Why don't I offer former Crown Prince Jia some assistance?

Madam.

Since you're so considerate of Zhao State

I'm also willing to offer all the assistance I can.

Madam, what would you like me to do?

Do instruct me.

I've really run out of strength.

Master Zhao, do come closer.

Yes.

Lately, there's often a baby crying in the palace, late at night.

It's been keeping me from my sleep.

If it were my own son... the crying would sound pleasant.

However, when it isn't...

It frustrates me to hear him cry.

This is just a trivial matter that's been troubling me.

Regular Palace Attendant, could you resolve this for me?

It's a piece of cake.

I understand.

Junior Li.

I heard that Grand Empress Dowager Hua Yang summoned you over.

She claimed to have you transcribe the classics

but it was done to torture you.

If it weren't for the chance of you and Tian Ming being implicated

I would have had that old hag skinned alive!

Why would such a trivial matter be made known to you as well?

There's a small hut in the palace for guards to take their breaks.

Within a day, we can learn of the gossip in the palace.

Moreover, you just birthed a prince, have been promoted to Madam

and are the king's favorite concubine.

Those are just rumors.

What's the use of being a favorite?

Junior Li, be honest with me.

Has Ying Zheng hurt you?

Senior Han, even you know that Tian Ming isn't Ying Zheng's son.

Ying Zheng and I never consummated the marriage.

Ying Zheng... has always slept alone.

He has never allowed any concubine to sleep in his room.

It's rumored that he is too suspicious of everyone to do so.

As long as anyone lies next to him he can't fall asleep with ease.

He has sinned so greatly.

Of course he finds it hard to fall asleep.

Honestly speaking, since I came to Qin State

I tried to take my life several times.

I even thought of using this chance to kill Ying Zheng.

But when I think of Tian Ming...

I simply can't do it.

If I am dead and Tian Ming is left all alone in this palace

there's no one to protect him.

I don't want him to become an orphan like I did.

How pitiful would he be...

I failed Senior Jing.

What did you do wrong?

You only did it to save him.

But I drove him into misery.

If it weren't for me, he wouldn't be in such a state.

This only happened because of me.

Although Ying Zheng has allowed Tian Ming to be raised in the palace

Tian Ming still isn't his biological son.

I'm worried that should he change his mind some day...

what am I to do?

So I can only remain in this cage

and live out the rest of my life.

If I can get close to Ying Zheng

I'll definitely have him killed.

Senior Han.

You mustn't take such a risk for me.

It isn't just for your sake, but also for the sake of the world.

Junior Li...

Someday, I will definitely get you and Tian Ming out of this palace.

I won't let you get hurt again.

Don't worry.

I will stay alive.

I'll protect you and Tian Ming.

Madam, I have bad news!

Wet nurse, what is it? Why the panic?

Here, get up and talk.

Madam, I have bad news!

Prince Tian Ming has gone missing!

Last night, the prince slept right next to me all along!

He cried once in the night.

I even got up to feed him!

Then I fell asleep.

I don't understand how Prince Tian Ming went missing

by the time I woke up!

It can't be...

How could Tian Ming go missing without a reason?

Where's Tian Ming?

Where's Tian Ming?

Let's inform the king.

- Quickly! - Yes, I'll do so now!

Where's Tian Ming?

Where has Tian Ming gone?

- Madam... - Who can enter the wet nurse's room?

The harem is so heavily guarded!

Yet you still managed to lose the prince!

Useless servants!

If you don't come clean, I'll have you all killed!

- Your Grace, please spare us! - Your Grace, please spare us!

Your Grace, please spare us!

We have yet to find out the truth behind Tian Ming's disappearance.

If some scoundrels wished to sneak in

wouldn't we be giving them a chance to escape while we question the servants?

Your Grace, forgive me for being blunt.

Madam Li is right.

What's most pressing right now is finding Prince Tian Ming.

Moreover, an assassin barged into Your Grace's quarters last night

and I failed to catch him.

Could the assassin have abducted Prince Tian Ming?

All right.

I can have all of you held accountable for this later.

- Li Zhong! - Present.

Have all the exits of the Palace sealed.

Before the prince is found...

No one and nothing may leave this palace!

Yes!

Then there's the rest of you.

Go and search every corner of the palace.

If you can't find anything

I will definitely have you all killed.

[Preview]

What is your name?

I am Han Shen.

Han Shen?

How long have you served in the palace?

Sir, it's been almost a year.

You're quite fit.

Not bad indeed!

How could you take such a risk?

Should anything go wrong...

If I succeed in assassinating the King of Qin

you and Tian Ming can be free.

Senior Han...

The palace of Qin isn't as simple as you think.

Ying Zheng actually treats me--

Junior Li.

Do you want to be trapped here forever?

Don't you wish to go wherever you want freely, like you used to?

Do whatever you wish.

I heard that you lost Prince Tian Ming.

I'm come specially to visit you.

Now that you have seen me so forlorn

are you satisfied?

Madam Chu wouldn't have come to my quarters for no reason.

She must be after something.

Your Grace, please halt.

I have an important matter to report to Your Grace.

What is it?

It's about Prince Tian Ming's disappearance.

Tell me!

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