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[It's Not Easy Being King]

[Episode 10]

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.

Xue Hu became ill a year after Prince Dong Ling left.

She passed away when Wu Shuang was two.

Poor Wu Shuang, losing her mother so young.

After her mother died, all her servants left as well.

Only one maid stayed with the girl.

What are these bruises?

My lord, over the years, we kept receiving news of your death.

Other children believe the Princess to be an orphan

so they constantly bully her.

Some even call her a bastard child.

She fights with them, but she's so small, she never wins.

How dare they?

How dare they harass my child?

Remember... You are Prince Dong Ling's daughter.

You are a princess. You must act as such.

You have to stand against those horrible people.

Understand?

I understand.

In order to make up for Xue Hu's suffering...

Prince Dong Ling even changed the sign over his manor to her name.

Congratulations, my Lord. Congratulations.

Please come in.

This jade pendant's colors are mediocre and carving is below average.

How dare you gift it to me?

What do you take me for, an idiot?

Who sent these agate earrings?

I saw them just last month in a junk shop in the city.

- Throw it out! - Yes.

The Princess has such vindictive eyes despite her young age.

I was planning on just bringing some random gift to make connections.

There's no hope now.

You are all so shortsighted.

They're still members of the imperial family.

They aren't so easy to fool.

Dear child.

You have done well. You must continue to bring me pride.

That way, no one will bully you or look down on you.

Understand?

Prince Dong Ling continuously spoiled Wu Shuang until she turned conceited.

What?

Have I said something wrong?

No.

I'm just curious... How do you know so much as a palace maid?

That's nothing.

You must know that word travels among us servants.

Besides... the Princess's story isn't some secret.

And she's not exactly low-profile either.

Is what I know so strange?

I've heard even scarier rumors when I was a restaurant owner.

I see.

It seems like there's a reason Wu Shuang is the way she is today.

Except, for her to change... that's not an easy task.

Don't worry. As long as you're willing, you can leave that to me.

That was such a close call.

I accidentally said too much about the Princess.

I nearly forgot who I am right now.

Good thing I think fast.

Have you heard? The Empress Dowager locked the King up!

- I did! - But why?

What has His Majesty done this time?

That's not it. I have an old friend who serves the ancestral room.

He says that the Empress Dowager locked the King up

and even locked all the windows!

Do you know what's inside the room?

- What? - Women!

All kinds of women!

Remember His Majesty confessing to Shao Yong in broad daylight?

The Empress Dowager found out

so she brought all these women to fix his problem.

- To spark his interest in women! - Is that for real?

Being into men isn't a huge deal, but the problem is he has no heirs.

Oh no, I'm too late.

What do I do?

I hope that idiot withstands the pressure. What if she...

Ji Man. How do you feel?

I feel wonderful!

Women are amazing!

They smell good and they're soft, just lovely!

I am relieved to hear that.

That's so great, cousin. You've finally gone back to normal.

No one can take Shao Yong from me now.

Mother, don't worry. You can head back now.

I'm happy to see you like this.

I do seem to be pretty tired.

Walk safely, Mother.

What?

- What did you do? - What do you mean?

Let me introduce you to my latest consorts.

Consort Jin, Consort Yin, Consort Mu, Consort Tong.

- You-- - Aren't they pretty?

Which one do you like?

Shameless.

I'm such a fool for trusting you.

Yet you keep betraying that trust.

Your Majesty, who is that?

- She's so ill-tempered. - Yeah.

She... is one of my maids.

Ignore her. All right. You guys can go now.

We'll have fun again sometime soon, all right?

Okay. Your Majesty, don't forget!

I won't!

Sleeping in the middle of the day? What if I report you?

What, you can sleep but I can't?

Are you talking back to me?

Real talk though. How is it going with Shao Yong?

It's not. I'm letting him go after someone else.

Why? Didn't you promise me?

You're breaking your promise, asshole!

You broke yours first!

Stop yelling at me.

I still haven't gotten back at you for using my body to sleep with women.

Can we clarify for a second? Your dear mother pushed me in with them!

Besides... you're a guy. It's not like you've got anything to lose.

- So bizarre. - How do I not have anything to lose?

I...

I protected my virginity all these years

so I'd be able to give myself to a woman I loved.

And now? You've ruined it all!

And with those random women too.

You're a virgin?

Don't start with me. I don't want to see you or hear you right now.

Don't laugh!

I... I won't, I won't. I'll stop.

I'm a woman.

What kind of reaction do you expect me to have around other women?

Are you an idiot?

You're still laughing!

- Stop laughing! - Okay, I will.

Tell me. What exactly happened in the ancestral room?

I...

- Your Majesty, come! - Stop, listen to me!

Your Majesty, don't. Otherwise we can't leave here.

- Yeah. - Why?

Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager brought us here to fix your problem.

Her Highness told us that if you... if you don't express interest in us...

we'll all be killed!

- So Your Majesty, please consider us! - Yeah.

The palace is like being in prison, but it's better than dying!

- The palace isn't so bad. - Yeah, that's right.

So that's how it is.

Have you heard of a place called the Cold Palace?

Cold Palace... what kind of place is that? A very cold one?

- Is it freezing? - Is it?

I'm not talking about a literal cold palace.

What I'm talking about is quite similar to death row.

- Death row? - It's worse than being a palace maid.

And you'd never see me again.

I've heard that many people have died there.

At night, their ghosts make noises like...

that.

You could listen to the Empress Dowager.

But after we leave, I'll send you all to the Cold Palace.

However... if you listen to me and put on an act with me...

not only will I not lock you in the Cold Palace, I'll reward you.

I'm done talking. You can think about it.

- That doesn't sound too bad. - We'll listen to Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, we've decided. We'll cooperate.

Smart! All right, listen to me.

- Your Majesty, you're so bad! - Don't!

Your Majesty, don't be like this!

Your Majesty... Don't be like this, Your Majesty.

You scared me.

What are you touching? Don't take advantage of me!

I've already seen everything, and you're afraid of me touching?

You-- Shut up!

But seriously... how is it going with you and Shao Yong?

Tell me!

It's fine. I did everything you taught me.

It's a bit different from what I imagined, but it was effective.

Really? That's great!

Keep it up... and get Shao Yong!

So what are you going to teach me today?

Today... we'll learn the right and proper way of kissing.

Like this. Watch me like this.

If Shao Yong looks at you like this, put your hand on his neck

and stand on the tips of your toes.

Then, close your eyes.

That's it.

That was way too fast. Show me again.

Just put your hand on his neck, close your eyes, and then...

What are you doing?

What are you doing with your mouth?

You... You were the one who told me to show you again.

If I don't do it with my mouth, what am I supposed to use, my hands?

And I'm the girl, okay? I'm the victim here.

Enough! You're full of nonsense.

- So inappropriate and vulgar. - You're so mean!

These eyebrows... are so dark and lofty.

These eyes are so big and black.

Why is his chest larger than mine?

And these legs. Long and sturdy. They feel good to touch too.

No wonder the women love him. They'd lose their heads for him.

They're not so unreasonable after all.

Your Majesty.

Why am I so attractive?

So what if he's attractive? It's not like I like him.

Shao Yong is so much more attractive than him.

What is wrong with the King?

Shao Yong, please marry me.

The King is possessed... he's possessed! What do I do...

What?

- Is there something on my face? - No... No.

Then why are you ducking?

I... just tripped.

Okay then. Oh, also... I need you to help me with something.

Me? With what?

You'll see. Come with me.

Cousin, you were looking for me?

Guards, lock Princess Wu Shuang up for me.

What? What did I do? Why are you locking me up?

You spread false rumors about me and deceived people.

You think I'll let you get away with it?

Take her and lock her up in the slave labor camp.

No one is allowed to visit without my consent.

I was just playing around! Can't you just forgive me?

Let go of me!

You have to be steadfast!

You... The Empress Dowager and I have spoiled you completely!

- You have no boundaries anymore! - I--

Take her. Take her!

- You guys go too. - Yes.

Cousin! Cousin! Let me go! Cousin!

She's basically your sister, you know. Isn't this too much?

The slave camp!

Who do you think I'm trying to help?

Would I have to do that to her

if it weren't for helping you get Shao Yong?

Fine. If you think I'm being too cruel, you could let her go.

Let her keep thinking up ways to take Shao Yong from you.

I helped you get rid of an opponent and you're judging me.

No!

No, that was great. I completely support your actions!

Good thing you came up with such a great plan.

My future happiness is in your hands.

You've come. How did it go?

It was perfect.

Is that plan... going to work?

Of course. My plans always work. Trust me.

All right. I'm counting on you.

Official. What has brought you here?

Due to Princess Wu Shuang spreading false rumors

and her inappropriate actions against His Majesty...

she has been sent here for punishment as an example to others.

Yes, understood.

Open the door! Open the door! Let me out!

- We need to pat you down. - How dare you!

How dare you touch a Princess? Get away!

Princess?

My ass!

Let me inform you. This is a slave labor camp.

No one cares if you're a Princess or a King here...

everyone listens to me.

Patting down prisoners is part of regulations.

What? You plan on breaking the rules?

How dare you? When I get out, I'm going to have you beheaded!

We'll deal with that when you get out.

Many thanks.

Good thing my food is hidden deep down.

Otherwise he would've found and taken it.

Wu Shuang...

Over there.

- Hey! What are you doing? - Over there!

Over there? Are you serious?

I'm a Princess! How can I sleep there?

Look, there aren't even any blankets!

- Where am I supposed to sleep? - Shut your mouth.

I'm a Princess. Let go of me!

You still think you're all that in here?

That's right. You should be calling us your seniors.

If you don't behave...

You see the whip in his hands? It's covered in blood!

The feeling of that whip hitting your skin is unforgettable.

Who knows if your delicate skin can handle such torment?

How dare you do this to me? I'm a Princess!

So what? That whip has drawn the blood of consorts.

Even a high and mighty consort bends down to weight of the whip.

I heard that consort was beat so hard, her face looked like it'd been run over.

Allow me to give you a piece of friendly advice.

The only thing you can do in a slave camp is obey all orders.

Wu Shuang. Come forward.

I told you to come forward, did you hear me?

What are you wearing?

Who told you to dress like this?

Who said you could wear shoes like that?

- Do you still think you're a Princess? - I--

Are you talking back now?

Go stand over there for three candles' worth of time.

You, move faster. Faster!

You call this firewood?

It's soaking wet!

How do you expect the kitchens to use that to cook for the imperial family?

Go. Bring me a new bundle.

- But-- - Or you can expect to miss your dinner.

Go!

This is better. All right. You can eat after you've stacked them up.

Where is my food?

Mealtime is over, there's obviously nothing left.

I'm only a little bit late, only because I had to stack firewood.

No food after the designated mealtime. Those are the rules.

What, can't handle it anymore?

How come everything I do here is wrong, no matter how I do it?

I've heard that that is how you treated other people before you came here.

How does it feel, being picked apart like this?

Time to eat.

There's no more.

Take it. Saved that for you.

I never expected to suffer like this as a princess.

Stop crying. What's this?

Other people didn't cry when you bullied them like this.

You are only experiencing a small portion of what they did

and it's already too much?

It's a pity you weren't aware of the consequences of your actions before.

I didn't know it would feel like this.

Now that you know, do you still plan on bullying others

and stepping on them without a care in the world?

I swear that from now on, I will change.

I am going to stop pushing people around.

I'm going to be a kind, just Princess from now on.

- Thank you. - Here, take this. For you.

- Wu Shuang. Wu Shuang. Wu Shuang. - Thank you.

Wu Shuang. Wu Shuang. Wu Shuang.

Why have you brought me here?

It's a secret. You'll know soon.

Look.

Are you okay?

Let me help. It'll be easier with the two of us.

- Thanks. - Don't mention it. Let's go.

- See? Isn't the Princess doing well? - Yes.

But this is a labor camp. Can the Princess be pardoned?

If she stays too long, she might not last.

It is not time yet.

Forgive my impudence. Your Majesty, please forgive Princess Wu Shuang

and allow me to marry her.

Today's events surprised me as well.

Enough! You think I didn't see the gesturing between you and Official Shao?

What have you given me in return for my sincerity?

I shouldn't have trusted you.

["The Couple": Short Skit]

Ji Man, I'm going out to buy something.

Okay.

Don't eat anything.

Don't worry, I'll be good.

Mr. Ji.

Didn't you promise? How many times has it been?

I don't know what you're talking about!

You're saying... someone ate all our food?

I really don't know anything.

Ask him. He doesn't know either.

Ji Man, you didn't drink that bottle of milk in the fridge, did you?

Nope.

Good, because I put some medicine in there.

No way-- You--

Move it!

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