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[It's Not Easy Being King]

[Episode 9]

I like you.

I really like you.

Please think about it.

- We're leaving! - What are you doing?

I really like you! Please think about it!

I... I really, really like you! I...

Is this for real?

Miss. Young lady.

You are lucky in love today.

If you meet your fated one at midday you will have a long, happy marriage.

But you must beware.

If you meet your fated one after midday...

The least is you will be heartbroken. But the worst is you'll be alone forever.

Shao Yong...

What are you doing?

I thought you didn't want me to pursue Shao Yong for you anymore!

Yes. Because I was going to do it myself.

Have you lost it? You're the King right now! A man!

Confessing to a guard in broad daylight...

Do you want the entire nation to know their King is into men?

What was I supposed to do?

No one even knows if we'll ever switch back!

It upsets me and breaks my heart to see Shao Yong surrounded by women all day.

I fell in love with him at first sight!

I even closed my own restaurant for him.

And I got down on my knees to beg you for him as well!

And you!

You kept saying no.

What else was I supposed to do besides doing it myself?

Even so... do you think you have a future together?

I don't care.

Letting him know how I feel is enough.

Seriously... I don't know whether to call you stupid or smart.

Fine, fine. I'm going to force myself to help you

to prevent you from doing any more stupid things.

But listen carefully.

How I go about it is my business. You are not to intervene or comment.

As for whether he goes for it, that's out of my control.

You have to stop ruining my reputation. Okay?

Okay. I'll listen to everything you say.

Annoying.

It'll definitely work. I'll definitely get to be with him.

You're back!

Congratulations!

Congratulations on your promotion! You're going to be the head of the harem.

Greetings, Prince Consort.

So, Prince Consort, how about you go and chat with His Majesty

and ask if he still needs male consorts so we can bask in glory too!

You guys are too much!

Shao Yong!

Your Majesty.

Shao Yong, where are you heading?

Your Majesty, I've told you before. I'm not into men.

If you keep doing this, I can only end my life.

What in the world are you doing?

Um... what happened last time was a misunderstanding.

Last time... I was confessing for her.

Her name is Da Xi.

She's one of my personal maids.

She fell in love with you at first sight the moment she came to the palace.

She's willing to give up everything to be with you.

I think she's a dignified young lady. And most importantly, she's pretty!

Don't you think?

So, I was looking for a good match for her.

That's... why I just went ahead and confessed for her.

I didn't think... I'd cause such a huge misunderstanding.

I-- That's why I brought her here, so you could talk. See?

Do you still want to die?

No.

His Majesty is so great. He's even helping to arrange our marriages.

Right? I wonder if he has any more palace maids he's looking to wed.

Shao Yong, why are you still standing there?

Didn't you hear His Majesty wants you to talk with her?

That's right! Have a good chat.

Go on, go chat.

Go, go. Talk!

Take it slowly! Have a good time!

I can't believe how smart I am.

Official Shao.

Shall we... sit in the pagoda for a bit?

All right.

Please sit.

That's all right. You... can sit.

No, no.

What are they talking about?

This is so awkward.

What am I supposed to say? What do girls like talking about?

She attends to the King, I can't have her thinking I'm frivolous.

- How frustrating. - Official Shao, what's on your mind?

You.

No, I mean...

I was wondering what your interests are.

Martial arts.

Martial arts?

You like martial arts too?

Me too, me too.

How about this... let's fight each other!

Yes, definitely!

Hey, hey! Um...

Shao Yong, get up! Shao Yong, come on.

Are you all right?

- Your Majesty. - Are you all right?

I'm fine.

Miss Da Xi, your skills are excellent. You've beat me.

What's going on? Why did you start fighting?

Your Majesty, it was just a friendly match. I accidentally hurt him.

Apologize!

I apologize, Official Shao, for doing that to you.

You can't do anything right, can you?

Aren't you supposed to be smart? Why did you start fighting with him?

He asked me what I liked and I told him martial arts.

Fighting is normal!

You're supposed to be a girl!

You should've said needlework or cooking or something!

Why martial arts?

I forgot I was supposed to be a girl. What would you have me do?

And also, there's nothing wrong with fighting.

But you knocked him over! Where is your womanliness?

This is my first time being a woman!

How am I supposed to know what womanliness consists of?

Fine. Lecturing you is pointless anyways.

Let's just figure out how to fix this.

You have to learn to be gentle.

Gentle how? Like Ni Chang?

That's called being stupid.

Follow me.

See this?

This is a woman's stance. Get it?

And when you talk, don't sound so masculine.

Your actions have to emit a womanly elegance.

Light and refined... understand?

Here, do it with me.

From the beginning. Watch.

Let your confidence shine, like this.

Ridiculous. I'm leaving.

This is basic!

If you don't learn, how is Shao Yong supposed to like you?

You have to learn, okay? From the basics. Just... Just be--

Why are you pushing me?

Didn't I tell you to be gentle? Gentle, gentle, gentle!

Impossible.

Why are you here?

What, you miss your old life?

Miss, it's time to get dressed.

Here.

Are you possessed? It's way too early for this.

- I've got it. - You're possessed.

I'm trying to teach you the art of gentleness.

Here.

Wash your face.

Sit down.

Does it feel good?

- To the right, the right. - Okay.

It feels so good.

Do what I just did with Shao Yong.

That's it? He'll forget about last night just like that?

Of course not!

If it were that simple, would there still be single women in the world?

Then what am I supposed to do?

- Seduce him? - Shut up.

That's what prostitutes do.

I... want him to experience the wonders of love.

Once he gets use to it, he won't be able to leave me.

Interesting. So what should I do?

Learn carefully. You still have a chance.

Come with me.

Over here, come on.

Stand here.

Listen.

As you walk together, your hand has to be really close to his.

And then... suddenly--

See? Then you have his hand.

I see...

If you want to get even more intimate, then

accidentally drop your chopsticks while you're eating.

You get down to pick them up, and he does the same.

Then turn around and apologize. Turn around.

If you're lucky, you might get to kiss him.

Like this?

Pretty much.

But that's too perverted. I doubt Shao Yong would appreciate it.

I see.

Why do you even like Shao Yong anyway?

Because he's attractive.

My mother used to say that all men are cheaters.

So it's better to get stuck with an attractive one rather than an ugly one.

I think I'm pretty attractive, and I'm not a cheater.

You have Ni Chang and so many consorts in your harem!

Just based on that, you are a cheater.

Fine, whatever makes you happy.

Don't worry, I'll get Shao Yong for you.

Thank you, Your Majesty!

Thanks Your Majesty!

Official Shao Yong.

- How are you feeling? - Thank you for asking. I've recovered.

I apologize. I get excited whenever I talk about martial arts.

I hope I didn't scare you.

It's all right. It's just that I didn't expect you to be so strong.

Before I came into the palace, I did manual labor so I have a lot of strength.

Take a look at my hands, they're full of calluses.

I'm not as delicate as those rich mistresses.

I'm like a weed in a field... I'm a survivor.

So Official Shao, if you find me strange, I won't force you to be with me.

I will speak to His Majesty, so you won't be in a difficult position.

No, I think you're pretty great.

You're very straightforward and genuine.

- I enjoy spending time with you. - Really?

What's going on? Has someone found out I'm not the real King

and is about to interrogate me on his whereabouts?

No way!

Mother... what are you doing, tying me up?

See, Empress Dowager, my cousin has no idea he's done anything wrong.

I only bothered you because I've run out of ideas.

You have to help him for the sake of the nation!

Help me with what? What are you talking about?

Ji Man... you've really disappointed me.

But... what have I done to make you so disappointed? I--

You still won't admit it?

How could you molest a guard in front of everyone?

And you confessed to him as well!

You have completely humiliated the imperial family.

No, Mother... listen to me explain.

I can't tell the truth. If I do, I'm dead!

I'm completely screwed this time.

Ji Man.

I always let you do whatever you decide to do.

Who you like and want to be with is not my concern.

But as of now, you have no heir!

I cannot have this family end with you.

- Mother, listen to me. You're mistaken! - Mistaken?

Everyone witnessed what you did! That guard even wanted to kill himself!

Dear cousin.

Forcing people to do what they don't want to do has never been our way.

How degrading.

What a hypocrite.

The one who's forcing people and degrading our name is you!

What a fake.

- Mother! - Enough!

This time, I'm definitely not going to go easy on you!

Men, lock His Majesty in the ancestral room.

There again?

Can't she come up with something new?

- Mother! Mother! - Your Majesty!

Who are you people? What are you doing?

Your Majesty, Your Majesty!

Mother, I don't have a problem! Mother!

Ji Man, I've personally selected all the women in there.

There are all kinds, take your pick.

I refuse to believe I cannot fix your problem!

- Mother! - Come here, Your Majesty.

Don't touch me!

Leave me alone!

Come, Your Majesty!

What's wrong?

Um, nothing.

Seriously, can you stop moving your hands so much?

Why do you keep moving them around?

Why are you so quiet?

I don't really know what to say.

To tell you the truth, I interact almost exclusively with women.

I don't have much experience interacting with men.

What does one usually say in these situations?

What do you like about me?

I guess... you're attractive.

What about you? What kind of girl do you like?

I like...

tall, skinny, nice eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes, cherry lips...

And also, I like them generous and chaste. And energetic.

Take a look.

Isn't that basically Princess Wu Shuang?

If you like her so much, why did you reject her

and why do you keep avoiding her?

Wu Shuang...

She was always spoiled growing up. Everything has to go her way.

And she's very proud.

I think she resembles a master more than a wife.

- Being with her is quite exhausting. - So?

If you really like her, love her... you'd be able to handle all that.

You'd also be able to inspire her to change for the better.

Why are you speaking on Wu Shuang's behalf?

You're not afraid of having your heart broken if I choose her?

You want the person you love to be happy.

If they're unhappy with you, what's the point of being together?

Wu Shuang likes to act all high and mighty all the time

but she has had her own struggles.

Freeze!

Don't run!

Lass, you look pretty attractive. Why don't you come and be my wife?

Help! Help!

Stop that!

Harassing a girl in broad daylight? Does the law mean nothing to you?

This is my territory. I am the law.

Let's go!

Run! Run!

Thank you for saving me.

I am unsure what to give you in return. Perhaps I could dance for you?

Dance?

All right.

Xue Hu, I am a soldier.

I'm not good at sweet talk or grand gestures of romance.

I just want you to know that I want to be good to you.

I am forever grateful to have met you, my Lord.

I'm willing to spend the rest of my life with you.

Xue Hu, if you give birth to a prince, the two of us will both protect you.

- But I'd prefer a girl. - A girl?

A girl would be good. A girl as gentle and beautiful as you.

Then I will protect the two of you in the future.

Greetings, my Lord.

What has you so rifled?

Um...

I will be right back.

Let's go talk in the main room.

But after Prince Dong Ling went, he headed straight into battle...

leaving Xue Hu by herself.

The Prince left in a rush to the battlefront.

He bid me to tell you not to worry and to wait for him right here.

- I understand. You may leave. - Yes.

From then on, Xue Hu awaited the Prince's return alone.

My Lord.

I will wait for you.

- My Lord, a letter from Miss Xue Hu. - Give it here.

- Go. - Yes.

My Lord.

I hope this letter finds you well. It has been six months now.

Though we keep in touch with letters...

it just makes me miss you more.

Please take care of yourself and return as soon as possible.

Xue Hu, wait for my return.

Kill!

I have returned!

My Lord, you're back!

Princess, hurry, greet your father.

Father.

Where is Xue Hu? Why isn't she here?

My mother is gone. She went somewhere far away.

I spent so long protecting my virginity

because I wanted to give myself to a woman I loved.

You've ruined it all!

You're a virgin?

His Majesty has ordered that

due to Princess Wu Shuang spreading false rumors

and her inappropriate actions against His Majesty...

she has been sent to this slave labor camp for punishment.

["The Couple": Short Skit]

Oh gosh, it's 11.

It's time for my live broadcast, don't talk.

Hello, afternoon everyone!

I'm eating lunch right now.

Chicken breast, broccoli, mashed potatoes and stuff. Super healthy.

I'm not that thin, honestly. Not at all.

I just look thin on camera.

I'm really not skinny at all.

I have to eat healthy to maintain my figure, you know.

I don't have that big of an appetite usually anyways.

A blue yacht? A race car? Wow, thank you so much.

What... What's the username? "World's Hottest."

You are definitely the world's hottest person.

Love you!

"Love you"?

She loves him?

Thank you, thank you all!

- Love you, love you! - She loves him?

What is this, a Ferrari? A Porche?

Any BMWs? I prefer BMW. Are there any?

There are!

Thank you, thank you! I really love you!

She loves him?

A Lexus would work too.

Wow, you people have everything I say.

There's this really great movie out. Have you guys seen it?

"I am your King."

Wow, the person called "I am your King," you're too generous!

A Porche? A Ferrari? You're giving me everything!

You're exactly like your name! I am your K--

"I am your King"...

Love me, love me, love me.

- "I am your King." - What?

Shut up.

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