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[It's Not Easy Being King]

[Episode 14]

- Let me go! I can walk by myself. - Get in there.

What did you wake me up so early for?

I'm so tired.

It's not safe for you right now, understand?

Why not?

Stop scaring yourself.

If I told you that two people switched bodies

- would you believe me? - I--

See?

Who would believe Ni Chang anyway?

But what if?

What if someone believes her? What would we do then?

They can believe whatever they want. There's no proof.

You and I are the proof!

A palace maid who knows everything about the palace

and a king that knows nothing.

What do you expect people to think?

No more talking. I'm going to go over palace things with you.

Just a broad summary, so if something happens

you can at least stumble your way through.

Governing the nation.

- I'll do it, I'll do it. - Listen carefully.

Governing the nation consists of...

- Also... - Your Majesty!

Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager is requesting

your and Miss Da Xi's presence to discuss something.

- Understood. We will be right over. - Yes.

What do I do? I'm getting interrogated already? I'm dead!

Weren't you so reassured just now? What, are you scared now?

- Of what? I'm not scared. - Really?

Then let us go... Your Majesty.

Fine!

Greetings, Mother. Why have you called us here?

I felt like conversing with you. Please sit.

Ji Man, do you still recall what your father

liked to talk with you about?

Honesty, efficiency, loving the citizens...

And?

And...

Mother, so much time has passed. I don't remember anymore.

That is true.

I heard that not long ago, your extraordinarily polite maid, Da Xi

had an argument with Ni Chang. What happened?

Was Ni Chang being a bully again?

Your Highness, it was my fault, I broke the rules.

Ni Chang was right to punish me.

But I heard your etiquette lessons were going quite well.

Why would you make such an error?

I spoil her too much.

Reckless!

Even your maids don't follow rules.

Ji Man.

Do you not remember what happened to one of your father's spoiled consorts?

You and I were both present at the time!

You even promised me that your consorts would never act so recklessly.

Have you forgotten your own words?

Ji Man!

- Men! Your Majesty! - Ji Man.

What's happened?

Ji Man!

What's wrong with him?

Your Highness, His Majesty spent all night looking over memorials.

Coupled with having to come here so early, he is probably just exhausted.

What are you all standing around for? Hurry and take the king back to his room!

- Hurry! - Yes.

I am leaving as well.

Qiu Shui. I want you to call the shamans into the palace.

Your Highness, you mean to...

Get rid of the evil that lurks here.

Put His Majesty down.

- You may go. - Yes.

Da Xi... what happened to His Majesty?

Official Shen, go call the shaman. His Majesty is overworked.

He passed out at the Empress Dowager's.

Okay, okay. The shaman... I'll go right now.

Shaman...

All right, you can get up now. They're gone.

My goodness, you were right! We've been discovered!

Are they going to lock us up like demons?

Let's run!

Calm down. We haven't reached the point of no return yet.

Don't get all reckless and make things worse.

I say we stay put, and see what they come up with.

If we don't leave, they're going to kill us! Let's go, okay?

- Let's go! - Go where?

This entire nation belongs to this family! Where would we go?

Besides, it's not as if we can run our entire lives.

We are so dead!

Listen. We can temporarily hide somewhere outside the palace.

Hurry and announce that you plan on making rounds outside.

After we leave, we'll search for a master in the martial arts world.

Hopefully, they will be able to switch us back.

If not...

at least we'll be able to temporarily escape.

Fine.

Come on, hurry!

Don't let anyone see!

Your Majesty.

Where are you and Da Xi going?

Qiu Shui, what are you doing here?

I have been following you two for a while now.

- Following us? - Following us?

Why?

To catch the demon and get rid of the evil.

You... You think I've been possessed by a demon?

I wouldn't dare. However, these shamans

will be able to tell us who is the real king.

Your Majesty, you have no need to be nervous.

I'm not.

Qiu Shui.

His Majesty has announced his intentions to make rounds outside.

Are you sure you still intend on blocking him here?

The Empress Dowager's orders.

No one is to set foot outside the palace today.

Especially you, Da Xi, and His Majesty.

What if we leave anyway?

In accordance with Her Highness's formal command...

anyone who goes against orders will be killed.

Careful!

What is going on? How could a maid raise a hand against a guard?

Get her!

What now?

Kneel!

Qiu Shui.

Who gave you the courage to treat me like this?

Your... Your Majesty.

Thank goodness! This is so great!

People are watching!

Thank goodness we finally switched back!

We don't have to panic over this anymore.

Thank goodness!

Qiu Shui.

Since the Empress Dowager has issued her order...

then I will not leave the palace today.

As for these shamans, they may follow us if you'd like.

I am tired and will go back now.

Let's go.

Why do I think His Majesty is the real king?

Is my intuition wrong again?

Greetings, Mother.

Good thing Ji Man and I switched back.

Otherwise we wouldn't get anything past her eyes.

You may rise.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Ji Man, I want to know why you wanted to make rounds outside.

And with Da Xi, as well.

Has this treacherous maid said something to you?

Your Highness, I wouldn't dare!

Mother, no one said anything to me.

I simply felt bored so I thought I would go out and observe public attitude.

It's been some time since Da Xi entered the palace.

I've noticed she's been depressed lately, so I felt she might be homesick.

That is why I brought her with me.

I thought we could stop by her home and lift her spirits.

Is that true, Da Xi?

Yes, Your Highness.

How peculiar.

If things are as you two claim...

then why would Ni Chang tell me that you two switched bodies?

Ridiculous lies. Mother.

I believe that is because Ni Chang can't accept

my apathetic attitude towards her.

So she concocted all of this and deceived everyone.

Mother, if you don't believe me, you may use any method you wish

to verify the truth for yourself.

Your Majesty.

As a child, when you studied "Announcement of Tang"...

what did I ask you?

"What does it mean to be dedicated and willing to serve one's people?"

Do you remember what you promised when your father passed away?

I promised him that I would be a benevolent, fair leader.

My last question.

When we thought you were into men, I locked you in the ancestral room.

Do you remember how many women were in there with you?

Mother.

I'd rather you not ask that question.

Because I was quite traumatized by that incident.

There were so many women, it was chaos.

All kinds of women, coming at me all at once.

That image still terrifies me to this day.

Issue my orders!

Due to Ni Chang spreading rumors and causing havoc...

from this day forth, she shall lose her title and position

and be banished to the Cold Palace forever.

Yes.

- Shen Jia, Da Xi stays. Excuse everyone. - Yes.

- You may all go. - Yes.

Is your name Da Xi?

I said only she was to stay.

Yes, Your Majesty. I'm leaving.

Why are you laughing? Be more serious.

This is wonderful. I finally get to embrace the real you.

It is wonderful.

I'm finally Da Xi again.

Didn't you say you enjoyed being king and having attendants?

I just said that on a whim.

I'm more suited for attending to others as a palace maid.

What are you doing?

Nothing.

I just wanted to kiss you. That's all.

And... check out my temporary body.

Such a pervert! I can't believe you're king.

So inappropriate.

What have you got to be shy about?

I've not only seen it all, I've touched it all too.

Be quiet! Don't say anything else.

Don't worry.

Even though I've seen and touched it all, it wasn't inappropriate.

Because...

you are too ugly.

What?

- How dare you call me ugly? - I'm just telling the truth!

- Are you brain dead or are you blind? - It's the truth!

Explain yourself!

You are so heavy.

I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said you were ugly.

But even if you're fat and ugly, you're still the one I like.

Empress Dowager! I've been wronged!

I've been wronged! Empress Dowager!

Your Highness! Your Majesty! I'm innocent!

I've really been wronged!

Your Majesty! Your Majesty!

- Your Highness! - Stop yelling.

Everyone who gets sent here always says they've been wronged.

They all want to create a ruckus. But let me give you some advice.

Stop wasting your energy.

You think you can leave the Cold Palace once you come in?

Stop dreaming.

What do you know? I'm not the same as you.

I want to leave, and I can leave!

Men! Men!

I want to see His Majesty and Her Highness! Open the door! Open it!

Hurry up and open the door! I have things to say!

- This new one is so annoying. - Men!

Just wait a couple days, she'll get tired.

- Empress Dowager! - She's already giving me a migraine.

I'm innocent!

- Go, tell her to be quiet. - Men!

Anyone!

- Why me again? - Someone!

Stop being so noisy! Doesn't your own voice annoy you?

Sir, I want to see His Majesty and the Empress Dowager.

Can you help me send a message?

You want to see them? Sure, so do I!

Your Highness.

You do realize this is the Cold Palace, right?

Do you want to further antagonize the king and Empress Dowager

and provoke them into having you beheaded instead?

Then... I want to see the king's personal maid, Da Xi.

- Can you let her know for me? - I...

All right, then.

Your Majesty, Miss Da Xi asked me to serve these desserts to you.

- Where is she? - She went to the Cold Palace

to see Consort Ni Chang.

What's she doing there of all places?

I'm not sure either. An eunuch from the Cold Palace gave her a message.

Ni Chang's sleeve is full of tricks.

How is Da Xi supposed to handle her?

Your Majesty... where are you going now?

Da Xi!

You... Are you all right?

Are you?

Stop!

You're making me dizzy!

Did Ni Chang do anything to you?

Even the Cold Palace isn't capable of containing her. I'm going to kill her.

Come back, get back here!

I'm fine! We just had a little chat.

What do you two have to chat about?

"Miss Da Xi... I am so moved that you came to visit me!"

"I know I was really critical of you before..."

"but I really had no ulterior motives! I never wanted to harm you!"

"I just wanted someone to talk to in this huge palace."

"But who knew that all of you would misunderstand my intentions?"

"This time was also a misunderstanding!"

"One... One day, I had a dream."

"I dreamed that I became you!"

"You became the king, and the king became me!"

"When I woke up... I just confused it with reality!"

"And then I stupidly told the Empress Dowager."

"Basically, I just take everything too seriously."

"Miss Da Xi!"

"Please take the high road and have mercy on me!"

"I promise not to create any more trouble for you! Please?"

So... then you believed her? Why did you go visit her?

What do you mean? Obviously, she sent someone to get me to visit her!

She talked as if I wanted to kill her or something.

So ridiculous.

Exactly, just ignore her.

Da Xi, just so you know, when I heard you went there

I was so anxious, I ran right over. I hadn't even eaten yet.

So I'm starving right now, and I feel weak.

Will you carry me on your back?

You know what...

Why don't I just forgive Ni Chang?

I feel like sometimes your brains are a perfect match.

You want me to carry you? What a joke.

I'm sorry, I'll stop. Your Majesty, have mercy.

Your Majesty, this is highly inappropriate.

Since you won't carry me, I guess I'll have to carry you.

Anyhow, you are not allowed to give me to anyone else.

Of course I won't.

Oh, Ni Chang...

I really feel for you, but I can't give this person up for you.

- You were asking for me? - Da Xi, you came!

Sorry, I don't like being touched by strangers.

So, what did you call me here for?

Miss Da Xi, I'm so happy you came!

Actually... this time, I really am aware of how wrong I was.

I wanted to know if you could talk to His Majesty

and see if I could possibly be let out.

It's so cold and lonely in here.

It's so scary.

I'm sorry, but the Empress Dowager was the one who ordered you here.

I don't think His Majesty would go against her orders for you.

Da Xi...

I'm not trying to fight you for the king's favor.

I promise, if I can be let out, I'll stay far away from His Majesty!

Please?

In that case, I can ask His Majesty to let you out of the palace.

You are a commoner now, after all.

Sending you out of the palace shouldn't be a problem--

- No! I can't leave the palace. - Why?

Because...

Because...

I'm still someone who used to serve His Majesty.

If I'm sent out, I'll be targeted by people and eaten alive.

Are you afraid of that or afraid of leaving your luxurious life here?

You...

All right, then. I get it.

Well, since you don't want to give up your luxury...

there's nothing more I can do.

Wait!

It's not that I can't give up this luxurious life.

It's... You said it.

I'm just a commoner now. What luxury do I have?

Then why aren't you willing to leave the palace?

Because...

Because I think I can win His Majesty's heart again!

But how am I supposed to tell you that?

- Aren't they difficult to deal with? - Them? It's nothing.

I guarantee that within three days, they'll come to me.

Mother, I would like to appoint a consort.

There are an infinite number of courtesans.

Think carefully.

I don't want you to act impulsively on a whim

and betray your own true feelings.

["The Couple": Short Skit]

Darling.

Have you heard of the series "It's Not Easy Being King"?

Yeah.

I think you look a lot like the lead actress.

Right? I think so too!

You look like the male lead!

I guess.

Except your personalities are so different.

The male character is willing to do anything for the female.

I am too.

What do you want me to do?

Mop the floor.

Master, what else would you like me to do?

Shoulder massage.

What else, Boss?

Leg massage.

Do you know how to do it or not?

Any more orders, Master?

Well done. That was your reward.

How bold of you, palace maid.

How dare you bully your king.

Watch how I deal with you.

- That's low! - Admit it, you lost! You lost!

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