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[It's Not Easy Being King]

[Episode 7]

Hurry and come to bed. I've... been waiting for so long.

- What's so funny? - Nothing. Continue, Your Highness.

That's insanely inappropriate.

You should do it like this. Watch me.

When you consider the world from this perspective

you realize how wonderful it is.

Da Xi!

All right, that's enough for today.

Do you remember everything I've said?

I...

I'm going to go back and think it over. Being a woman is so hard.

But Your Majesty, why are you such an expert?

I know how to be in two places at once.

You can leave now.

I'm so tired.

So tired!

Ni Chang is selfish and doesn't have half a brain.

Why are you spending so much time with her?

So my life can be easier!

It's my body that suffers if she doesn't get things straight.

Just wait.

After I train her, you're going to love her.

I doubt it.

I wouldn't even have ran into you back then if it wasn't for her.

I wouldn't have gone from being a King to being a palace maid

that everyone steps on.

Just the sight of her pisses me off. And you keep asking her to come!

Can't you just shut your eyes?

You're really milking the King thing now, aren't you?

Keep in mind who you really are.

Okay.

Forgive me, forgive me. Happy?

Although really... You never had much luck as a woman.

How do you have the confidence to teach someone else?

That's what confidence is.

- Doesn't this feel good? - I suppose.

What's going on?

My stomach hurts...

I feel like I'm being weighted down by stones.

You're not dying, are you?

Don't be so dramatic. It's just that time of month.

I'm going to get some stuff for you.

What in the world... Hurry up!

Come, sit.

Take this and ask the other maids to teach you how to use it.

Don't catch a cold, don't drink cold water.

Otherwise you're going to suffer.

This harlot is seducing His Majesty behind my back again.

This can't go on. I need to figure out a way to get rid of her.

I'm leaving.

Am I going to die if I'm supposed to bleed every month?

My stomach hurts. My back hurts. My head hurts.

When is this going to be over?

And this plant ash...

As a man, this is so humiliating.

Xiao Yu.

Why are you here?

His Majesty bid me to take care of you.

This is the ginger soup he had me prepare

along with a warm decanter.

Here, finish the soup first.

Now hold this.

His Majesty wants you to remember not to catch a cold.

Da Xi, you're so fortunate.

Now that you have His Majesty's favor...

I'm sure you'll be promoted very soon.

She's not that great.

She just wants me to take care of her body.

Huh, what?

Please give His Majesty my gratitude.

You should rest now. I'll be spending a few days here.

Let me know if you need anything.

Thank you, Xiao Yu.

Who are you?

I serve the ancestral rooms.

His Majesty is summoning you.

That hypocrite just told me to get proper rest.

Now he wants me to rush to the ancestral rooms?

What a horrible liar.

Greetings, Your Highness.

Men, grab her.

What a pity it would be if your pretty little face were to be destroyed!

If it were to be destroyed...

I dare you.

- What if I tell His Majesty? - Go on.

You think you're going to leave this place alive today?

Your Highness... you've gotten it all wrong.

I actually do not even like men.

His Majesty is aware of the fact.

That is why he has me serve him.

His Majesty was afraid you'd be upset.

All of my interactions with him were part of his plan

to see how much you really love him.

- Is that for real? Really? - A hundred percent.

Let her go.

Can you tell me what else His Majesty said to you?

He said...

You're stupid. And an idiot. And selfish.

And lecturing you is just a waste of time.

You-- You're lying!

You... You...

Guards! Take her down!

Stupid servant, you just wait.

I'm going to find His Majesty to deal with you!

You are so, so dead today!

Your Highness, what's wrong?

And Da Xi. Aren't you on leave?

Your Majesty!

Your maid here not only spoke to me rudely... she also hit me!

There were so many witnesses.

You must take my side this time.

Da Xi, didn't I tell you to rest? Why aren't you resting?

I wanted to rest too.

If someone hadn't impersonated His Majesty and summoned me...

why in the world would I go to the ancestral rooms? I'm not insane.

Ni Chang. What is going on?

I... I just wanted to ask Da Xi what your interests were.

I didn't think she'd be so rude and even hit me!

That's because you wanted to disfigure me!

If it weren't for my quick thinking... this face? It'd be gone.

Ni Chang... you wanted to disfigure her?

You've always been so kind and virtuous in my heart!

You...

I am incredibly disappointed in you.

Leave. I don't want to see you.

- Your Majesty, don't be angry. I just-- - Shen Jia!

Your Majesty, don't be angry! It was just a joke! I...

- Are you okay? - Yes, your face is all right.

That's good.

I really didn't expect Ni Chang to turn out like that.

Don't worry, I'm going to get someone to watch her.

You? Forget it. You're completely unreliable.

Besides, I've already selected someone.

So don't worry about it.

You have? Who?

I'm not telling.

It's killing you, isn't it?

You're so stingy!

Madam Su, you see, my mother doesn't like any of the girls that you've found.

So...

I've been a matchmaker for so many years.

Don't worry. I find someone for everyone.

I'll find a girl for you even if I have to go through the entire city.

- Then I'm counting on you. - All right, I'm leaving.

Okay.

Get out of the way! Please stop!

Brilliant!

Are you all right?

- Warrior, you were amazing. - Thank you.

How old are you? Do you have a wife?

I have just turned 20, and am yet to be married.

Great! I've decided on you then.

Princess, are you all right?

- Princess? - She's a Princess?

I am His Majesty's elder sister, Princess Wu Shuang.

Not long ago, a master told me I'd meet my fated one.

Looks like he was right!

Since you're the right age and you're not married...

How about I marry you?

Marriage has to be dictated by parents and matchmakers.

I cannot make this decision.

Furthermore... my mother is incredibly picky.

Could I trouble you to speak with her first?

Mother, I still haven't introduced you.

This is Princess Wu Shuang. I happened upon her in the streets.

She came here just to see you.

Princess? Princess is good. It's great.

Your house is way too small and old.

How am I supposed to live my life out here?

I'd be humiliated if word ever got out!

Oh, and also, that... You...

- Ah, my name is Shao Yong. - Right, Shao Yong.

I'm going to give you a week to remodel this house and make it larger.

Otherwise...

Seven days? Isn't that a bit too short?

A week is fine! I'm sure it will be fine.

- What do you think about this? - Official Shao, pardon me.

We know that you are rushed and there's a lot to be done.

But our elders really can't take any more.

Can't you not have them hammering about at night?

I sincerely apologize. I'm sorry.

How dare you! Is that how you speak to my people?

I'm warning you. If you piss me off, forget letting you rest.

I won't hesitate to kick you out of here!

You're right, you're right. I apologize. Pardon me.

What are you looking at? Get back to work!

Over there! Don't slack off!

- Over there. - Why have we come here?

It's so crowded and dirty.

Princess. I have some friends who want to see you.

It's just that they are all commoners. They don't have a lot of money to spend.

Please bear with them.

This way.

Greetings, Princess.

It's so noisy. Don't they have private rooms?

Please pardon us, Princess.

This restaurant has limited private rooms.

We weren't able to reserve one.

- No problem, it's fine. - So you called me here last minute?

- No, actually... - Shao Yong, let's go.

- But... - You're not leaving?

- Well... - Fine, you stay. I'm leaving.

Princess!

- I'm sorry, she's in a bad mood today. - No worries.

Don't take it to heart. I'll take you out for drinks some other time. I have to go.

Why not that pretty boat? This tiny boat looks so dull.

Princess. That boat has already been reserved by someone.

- So... - Reserved?

Did you not tell them the Princess wanted it?

We're merely touring the lake... all boats are the same.

How so? My friends would laugh if they saw me!

Useless.

Isn't this Princess Wu Shuang?

It's you two.

This person doesn't look familiar. Who is he, Princess?

I am Shao Yong, a palace--

This is my future husband. He's the son of a distant uncle.

Princess, aren't you mistaken?

I'm not the son of some distance uncle of yours.

I'm a commander in the Imperial Guard.

Shao Yong.

Princess. My position is lowly. I don't deserve to walk alongside you.

Farewell.

Here you are.

No wonder I couldn't find you.

Why didn't you announce your return to the palace?

You are royalty. I cannot associate with you.

What do you mean?

What I mean is I cannot be your fated lover.

We can forget about the marriage as well.

From now on, we'll go our separate ways.

How dare you...

Aren't you afraid I'll tell His Majesty that you're messing around with me?

Do as you wish.

Official Shao Yong!

- Your Majesty. - Brother. I'm glad you're here!

This person is messing around with my feelings. Kill him!

You're so entitled and spoiled, it wouldn't surprise me

if you're the one messing around.

Why are you taking his side?

- I'm your family! - I... I'm being objective!

- Thank you, Your Majesty. - Shao Yong.

I heard you got married. How's your wife?

Why aren't you spending more time with her?

My position is lowly. Who would marry me?

Wonderful!

Your Majesty, allow me to be bold.

I'm not interested in men. Your Majesty is just wasting your time with me.

I only hope that you can spare me.

Otherwise, I must die.

Don't!

I... I just really admire you.

I just got overexcited just now. Overexcited.

I just thought you'd be focused on your family after marrying

and you wouldn't be at the palace anymore.

Don't worry. I won't make things difficult for you anymore. Promise.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

I'm so happy!

Why are you so ecstatic?

Guess what? Shao Yong didn't get married. He didn't!

Can you do me a favor?

Help me get Shao Yong.

I like him so much! I came into the palace just for him!

But I'm stuck in a man's body right now.

He keeps avoiding me.

But you can! Help me, please?

You want me to flirt with a guard for you, are you insane?

What's wrong with a guard?

I happen to be a maid.

Help me, please? Please?

No way.

I helped you with so much! Just help me this once.

It's not like I asked you for help. You did it on your own.

Anyway, I'm just not doing it. What are you going to do about it?

Are you going to help or not?

No.

Are you going to help or not?

No. Way.

Fine. Fine!

Fine!

You're working so hard! Let me help you.

It's so dusty. Look...

Where are you going?

Making the bed? Wait, let me help you. Here.

It's done, see? All good.

Perfect.

What else do you need to do?

- Let... Let me do it. - What is it that you want?

I miss you! Are... Are you hungry?

Let me make some food for you.

Here, sit. Sit. Wait here. I'll be back in a second.

How is it? Good?

Want some more?

- No. - You...

Your Majesty...

I just put it the wrong way last time. I mean...

I'm so old! And I've finally found someone I really like!

Just help me, please?

- No. - Why? I'm begging you!

What else do you want me to do?

No reason. I just don't want to help you.

If you don't want to help, then stop eating.

All right.

You...

Ah. I can't seem to spit out what I've already eaten.

Do you... want to wait outside the washroom?

Shen Jia!

- Yes, Your Majesty? - Eat this.

Hurry.

Is it good?

Finish them.

Take them all. Now.

Cold. Heartless. Don't you dare eat any!

Don't eat any! Or else you'll be sick.

Because I like you.

Why would I help you pursue someone else?

Get it?

I will never help you get Shao Yong.

Stupid Shao Yong.

I'd like to see you rebel against the Empress Dowager's orders.

Shao Yong, I like you!

["The Couple": Short Skit]

I love this ambiance.

Me too.

You're so pretty.

You're so handsome.

Since it's such a good night, shouldn't we...

go out for a walk?

Let's go out!

- Okay. - Come on!

Are you even a man? You can't even carry a 90 kilogram woman?

- All you do is whine! - Shut up.

What do I keep you around for?

If you don't stop crying, I'm going to leave you here!

I'll stop.

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