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[The King's Woman]

[Episode 19]

Senior Jing...

You must remember...

no matter what happens
or where you are...

my heart will always belong to you.

It's a pity.

You're burdened by troubles
and you're too gentle.

You would definitely achieve greatness
if you just let everything go.

The true essence of swordsmanship
lies in a focused and clear mind.

You have to pull yourself together.

From this day forth, I am but a sword.

A sword with no point of return.

Mentor.

Junior Li...

I swear on my life. I will
no longer be a disappointment.

Father!

Where did Brother Jing go?
I can't find him anywhere.

How should I know?

Lan, are you angry because
I pushed him too hard yesterday?

I am mad at you.

Why did you provoke him?

You were so harsh.

You could have been more understanding
of his losing the woman he loves.

Warrior Jing is a grown man.

He is not a child.

Would you prefer
that I coddle him like a child?

Considering how things were going...

if I hadn't provoked him
or brought him to his senses...

he would've never
crawled out of that rut.

That's what you say...
but aren't you worried about him?

Where is he?

He probably went to buy more wine.

If that is so, then he is weak.

There is no saving that kind of man.
You should let him go.

What are you saying? Brother Jing is
not weak, and I cannot let him go.

- You...
- Senior.

Lan.

Brother Jing!

Your hair tie has fallen off.
Shall I help you fasten it?

No need.

Whether or not
my hair is tied doesn't matter.

Isn't that so, Senior?

You are correct.

Warriors don't bother with etiquette.

What is the point of burdening yourself
with the trivial rules of common people?

If you hadn't scolded me yesterday

I wouldn't have been able
to overcome this obstacle.

Please accept my sincere gratitude.

That's not necessary.

Although I'm sure that now,
Lan has no reason to be angry with me.

Father!

I woke up early to practice
and stopped by the town.

I bought some rice dumplings.
They smell delicious.

Eat them while they're warm.

How lovely!

I'm sure Mister Tian would be relieved
to see you in such a good mood.

It's a pity I'll be heading out
before Mister Tian returns.

Where are you going?

I plan on asking around
and seeing if I can find out

the true purpose of the poem
that Mentor left me.

I've wasted too much time
wallowing in self-pity.

I must make it up.

The Swan Swordsmanship Manual
in Gongsun Yu's hands

was the greatest swordsmanship method.

Unfortunately, it went
missing many years go.

If you can find it, it will
definitely help you improve.

But... Brother Jing, it's too
dangerous for you to journey alone.

How about I go with you?

Lan, so far, I have no leads on the poem.

I'm sure there will be
many difficulties ahead.

It will take a lot of time,
and the journey will be rough.

Are you sure you want to come?

Of course!

I can help you
if you encounter obstacles.

But I think we need to get
your father's permission first.

I understand my daughter very well.

Nothing can stop her when
she has her heart set on something.

What else can I say then?

Father, you're the best.

How are the desserts this morning?

We burden Grand Empress Dowager
with preparing desserts for us

every time we come
to Huayang Palace for tea.

You indulge us.

I have brought you here today

due to the recent lack of
propriety in the harem.

A certain concubine breached
Qin Palace rules and left on her own.

His Grace is busy with government affairs

and has not bestowed adequate discipline.

He had the audacity to allow
a concubine to fight a general!

A concubine from the palace
of Qin wielding swords...

how laughable!

Grand Empress Dowager, you are right.

Concubines are prohibited
from visiting family.

Going in and out of the
palace with a foreign man

is unheard of and cannot be tolerated.

It is apparent that
His Grace spoils Madam Li.

He bears with all of her actions.

If word travels, what would
people think of Qin's harem?

Sister, you cannot drink
the tea if a bug falls in.

I don't plan to drink it.

The harem is akin to this cup.

One bug ruins the entire harem.

If it isn't proper cleaned,
the toxicity will spread

through the entire table,
till everything is poisoned.

Is that not so, Grand Empress Dowager?

I have thought much about
how to address this incident.

Those who follow the rules
do not have any cause to worry.

Those who break the rules
must be duly punished.

Birds of a feather flock together.

Ruo's words were very clear.

I'm sure none of you need reminding

of who you should walk with
and who you should avoid.

- Yes, we understand.
- Yes, we understand.

Your Grace, is there anything else?

No.

Qing, please escort
His Grace back to his room.

- I am tired and would like to rest.
- Yes.

No need.

I will be sleeping here tonight.

- How is that acceptable?
- Why is it not?

Qing, enlighten us.
Whose palace is this?

Your... Your Grace's.

Now tell us.

I have the right to choose
which concubine I spend the night with.

Isn't that correct?

Yes.

So tonight, I have decided
to spend the night here.

Is that acceptable?

Of course.

You see? Even a maid
understands this basic principle.

What is it that confounds you?

- Qing, you may leave.
- Yes.

What are your intentions?

You know I'm not one
to beat around the bush.

It has been a year since
you entered the palace.

But we have yet to
consummate our marriage.

That is because I respect you.

I want you now.

Will you give yourself to me?

You still bite.

You say you respect me.

Because I have no other choice.

I cannot help myself.

If you don't give yourself to me tonight

I will return tomorrow night.

Until the day you
willingly give yourself to me.

Rest well.

Your Grace didn't come here
today just to play chess, did you?

I simply seek company.

Some people make me uncomfortable.

Some people keep me up at night.

But with Madam Min...
I can clear my mind.

So what Your Grace means is

I am neither your favorite nor
your most difficult concubine.

To me, that is a wonderful compliment.

Min Dai.

You have never changed.
You've always had an open heart.

It is not that my heart is open...

but that I am well-versed
in the ways of the harem.

Concubines come and go in the harem.

Everyone fights for Your Grace's favor.

The more you fight,
the higher your hopes become.

And thus, the more easily you fall.

It is easy for someone to find
your weaknesses and get rid of you

when you are blinded by ambition.

One can be austere
if he has no selfish desires.

Not fighting... is fighting.

Allow me to be frank with you.

When I attempted to conquer Zhao State
under the guise of saving Yan State

I didn't expect to drive King Zhao
to his death.

Madam Min, have you ever hated me?

I am a concubine of Qin State.

I no longer think of my motherland.

I pass my time peacefully, tending
to flowers within the palace

and don't concern myself
with government matters.

Moreover, it isn't my place
to hate Your Grace.

I didn't expect...

that Zhao Qian would succeed the throne.

I have always viewed Prince of Jia
as intelligent and courageous.

His succession to the throne
would be a blessing to Zhao State.

But Zhao Qian's mother
was favored by the late King.

Neither the government

nor the military
will ever be Prince Jia's.

I remember when we were young...

Zhao Qian always told me
he loved you most.

You would always be his concubine,
whether or not he ever became king.

I was surprised when you
decided to come to Qin State.

Zhao Qian is a frivolous man.
He is arrogant.

Your Grace shouldn't take his word.

Every King has a harem.

What's the difference between marrying
into Qin or staying behind in Zhao?

You speak the truth.

Your Grace came to me to clear your mind.

I think that would be best achieved
if we return to our game.

All right.

Your Ladyship. I am afraid.

Afraid of what?

I fear His Grace will return tonight.

His Grace will definitely come again.

Your Ladyship.

Allow me to say something.

His Grace was right last night.
This is his palace.

And every concubine
in the harem belongs to him.

Including you.

Your Ladyship, you can't win.

It's better if you don't fight him.

All right, Qing. I'll listen to you.

I will not fight him.

Hearing that gives me great relief.

I'm here like I promised.
Are you prepared?

You are beautiful today.

I have said that I'd wait for the day
you willingly give yourself to me.

So tonight...
are you willing or unwilling?

What does His Grace think?

I presume you intend to kill both of us.

You plan to kill me first,
and then yourself.

But...

have you considered Tian Ming?

I did. So I already had
him sent out of the palace.

When?

Why was I not aware?

The less people know, the better.

Tian Ming was abducted a while ago.

We have yet to find the culprit.

I was concerned, so I sent
Tian Ming out of the palace.

I am protecting him.

That's what you say.

But in reality,
you're using Tian Ming as leverage.

You know that as long as
you keep Tian Ming hidden...

I cannot leave you.

That's right.

I did it for you. I did it
in order to keep you here.

But you don't have to worry.

I will not keep
Tian Ming hidden forever.

I will let him return soon
so you may reunite with your son.

- You're blackmailing me with my son.
- This is not blackmail.

I am protecting you and Tian Ming.

During war, princes are sent
to other countries for their safety.

It's the same principle.

To you, I am just
a country you're at war with.

I want you. I want to have you.

I want to win your heart.

It's the same as my desire
to conquer the six states.

Don't worry. I will not hurt Tian Ming.

He is my heir.

I will protect him.

And I am the only one...
who can protect him.

A hairpin is just a hairpin.

It is used to pin your hair.

Leave us.

Grand Empress Dowager.

Hasn't Consort Li gone too far?

Forgive my directness...
but His Grace indulges her too much.

Look, if Guard Han really
is Consort Li's senior...

then that means they worked
together to deceive His Grace!

Deceiving the King is
an unforgivable crime!

That is one thing.

Consort Li went so far as to
protect Guard Han in front of the King.

How do we know if
they are really just friends?

Even so, how do we know
what kind of unspeakable things

they may have done with
each other before they came here?

That is certainly a possibility
when a woman is as lowborn as she is.

That's right. Grand Empress Dowager,
you are correct.

Consort Li is wild and uneducated.
She does not understand our rules.

His Grace did not even punish her.

It really frustrates me so.

I hope you see why I am concerned.

Ruo, do not fret.

The King's birthday celebration
is in a few days.

In accordance with the rules...

Every concubine must gift His Grace
with a performance on his birthday.

When the time comes, I will have
my own way of dealing with her.

Grand Empress Dowager,
do you really have a way

to punish that harlot?

Grand Empress Dowager,
please punish me.

It was wrong of me to leave the palace

and cause such a disturbance
within the Inner Palace.

I have nothing to say
if the Grand Empress Dowager

wishes to discipline me for my actions.

Rather than punishing you...

I would rather that you
promise me something.

Grand Empress Dowager, please go on.

The first of the month
is approaching.

His Grace's birthday celebration
is taking place in a few days.

Traditionally, the imperial
musicians play some music

and a few girls are chosen
to dance for His Grace.

Your leave from the palace
burdened His Grace greatly.

The harem is talking, and some
of what they say cannot be ignored.

What does Your Highness wish me to do?

Madam Li, you catch on quite quickly.

I've given it some thought
and decided it would be perfect

if you were to dance for His Grace.
It would surely delight him

and simultaneously ease
the gossip around the palace.

It would kill two birds with one stone.

However, I am not versed in dance.

Not to mention, it is
His Grace's birthday celebration.

I am afraid... that I might
ruin the guests' moods.

Madam Li, you do not need to worry.

I am aware you come from
a martial arts background

and cannot carry yourself like a lady.

However, the people of Qin are
interested with martial arts.

Perhaps you could use your skills
with the sword in a sword dance.

It would be a unique performance for sure

and certainly entertain His Grace.
What do you think?

I will do as you say.

Please excuse my boldness.

I would like to ask
Grand Empress Dowager for something.

I will acquiesce to anything
as long as you keep your promise.

Gold, silver, copper, silks, coral...

I have no need for
those luxurious things.

Then what is it you would like?

I only wish for Grand Empress Dowager
to ensure Tian Ming's safety.

The great palace of Qin is
the safest place under the sun.

Prince Tian Ming is
His Grace's rightful son.

What else do you want?

When I was with child,
someone poisoned my food

in an attempt to cause a miscarriage.

Later on, Tian Ming was
kidnapped for many days.

He was nearly taken out of the palace.

The culprit behind these two
incidents has yet to be found.

How then, can the palace
be considered a safe haven?

As of today, His Grace has
already sent Tian Ming

to be raised outside of the palace.

I am only allowed to visit
Tian Ming a few times a month.

I am willing to sacrifice my feelings

if this is really what
is best for my son.

I am of common birth.

If there comes a day
that I die in the palace...

I shall do so
with no regrets or resentment.

However, Tian Ming is
the heir of Great Qin.

I only ask that if one day
someone were to plot against him...

Grand Empress Dowager
will stand on his side.

Do not worry. I can promise you that.

If anyone dares act nefariously
against Prince Tian Ming

while I am still alive
in the great palace of Qin...

I will certainly get to the bottom of it.

Thank you, Grand Empress Dowager.

Junior Li.

Grand Empress Dowager Hua Yang
didn't punish you

for leaving the palace with me.

Moreover, she wants you to dance
at His Grace's birthday celebration.

This doesn't sound right.
I suspect something is going on.

It is just a dance.

What could they possibly do?

Besides, I have already negotiated
terms with the Grand Empress Dowager.

As long as I promise to dance,
she will protect Tian Ming.

She will not have mercy on
anyone who tries to harm him.

It's a worthwhile deal,
so I must try it.

You've ensured Tian Ming's safety.
But who ensures yours?

Senior Han, don't worry.

Madam Min's music is
breathtakingly beautiful.

It is one in a million.

Isn't that right, Your Grace?

Yes. It is indeed delightful.

- Congratulations, Your Grace.
- Congratulations, Your Grace!

Madam Li's gift of dance!

Let her swing her sword
brazenly in the Great Hall

and then accuse her
of conspiring against the throne.

My guards will follow my orders
and draw their swords.

No one will be able to get past them.

On the surface, it will appear
as if they are protecting me.

However, their target will be Madam Li.

How dare you! Protect His Grace!

Protect His Grace!

Li Zhong! Protect His Grace, hurry!

Your Ladyship! Your Ladyship!

- Greetings, Your--
- Don't waste time. Take care of her.

- Wake up!
- Yes.

Doctor...

Your Grace. Guard Han has been
sent to the imperial physicians.

He was gravely injured.

Tell me exactly what
happened today and why.

Why did all those guards appear
when Madam Li opened the ball?

From what I understand,
they were guards from Huayang Palace.

They were there to protect
Grand Empress Dowager Huayang.

- And the assassin?
- We are investigating her origins.

How could my guard have been so weak

that an outsider managed
to get in to assassinate me?

Calm down, Your Grace.

I assure you I will find out
what happened and report it immediately.

Li Zhong.

You drew your sword
because you suspected

Madam Li was going
to kill me, correct?

[Preview]

Li.

You're awake.

Did you have a nightmare?

I don't know why
I fell asleep next to you.

Li, you know that I always sleep alone.

I never fall asleep next to anyone.

You are my wife.

You are ill.
Caring for you is my duty.

How dare you arrest
my guards in front of me?

You might as well kill me first.

- Tiger Valor Army, attention!
- Yes!

- Kill them!
- Yes!

Be a good girl, eat your medicine.

Does Grand Empress Dowager
recall that I once stated

I wished for a queen like Queen Ru Shang?

I remember.

Madam Li is skilled in both
civil matters and martial arts.

Thus...

I have decided to make her Queen.

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