Episode 40
I just came over from His Majesty's place.
His Majesty
is not too good.
So that's why I looked for you to discuss the perfect plan.
Just in case His Majesty dies.
Then we will keep it a secret.
We'll send His Majesty's body back to Xian Yang at once.
Most probably by that time,
Prince Fu Su will have already arrived in Xian Yang.
I will wait for him to ascend to the throne.
After that, I will tell the world.
This way, Great Qin can avoid all unnecessary things.
I think,
Fu Su will not be able to ascend the Crown Prince's seat.
Master Zhao, how can you say these things?
Minister, look at this.
This... This is His Majesty's imperial edict to Prince Fu Su!
Prime Minister, have you forgotten, or have you regretted?
Both of us had agreed
that together, we'll support Prince Hu Hai,
to ascend to the Emperor's throne.
At that time, His Majesty had yet to pick the Crown Prince.
Fu Su and Hu Hai carry the status of prince.
Of course, we helped Hu Hai to the position of Crown Prince.
But now, Fu Su has already been selected as the Crown Prince.
He is the number one person of the world.
You, I, and Prince Hu Hai are his subjects.
As subjects, how can we go against him and rebel?
That...
Now, is there anyone who can say that Fu Su is the Crown Prince?
Have a think.
Fu Su has always treated both of us as enemies.
Will there still be a safe place for us?
We only have one plan right now,
and that is to aid Prince Hu Hai to be Emperor.
After that, both of us can be safe and then we can safeguard your position.
We have been in this troubled world for years
and couldn't help ourselves at times.
Now that matters have come to this, there's no turning back.
I'll listen to Lord Zhao then.
Prime Minister, I'm in charge of the Imperial Seal.
You just need to make another will
stating that His Majesty wanted Prince Hu Hai as the Crown Prince.
When we return to Xian Yang for the funeral,
we will announce the will.
Master Meng.
Master Meng, we have found Cui Wen Zi.
Where is he?
Currently he's 1,000 li away in the southern region.
If you want to see him, you need to wait a few days.
What do we do now?
I don't have time to wait.
Master Meng. Even though Cui Wen Zi cannot be here now,
he has successfully researched and made the elixir of life.
Ju Xiang Hall's brothers are rushing their way here
to deliver the elixir.
I think, if no accidents happen, within three days they should reach the sand dunes.
Good, that's great.
Master Meng, this is for you, a homing pigeon message.
The one who seeks the elixir of life.
With Black Wind's blood, the star's power
and Miraculous herbs, the elixir is formulated
for solving the divine's problems.
So this elixir is made of the blood from Black Wind
and star dust.
My dream elixir is...
is almost ready.
Seems that Old Cui has been researching the elixir all this time.
If this medicine is really effective,
it can save a lot of people.
The 700,000 craftsmen and Yu Shu will be saved.
Leader, me and our brothers shall go now and receive the elixir.
You have worked hard, but you must move fast.
Leader, please rest assured.
Send this out at once.
Yes.
Reporting! We've just received this homing pigeon message.
He is still coming.
Your Majesty, I have just heard the news
that the former Noble Clan has obtained the elixir of life.
Elix... Elixer, elixer.
Where is the elixir of life now?
Noble Clan's people are sending it to our makeshift camp here.
But on the way, they encountered an attack from an unknown army.
Now the situation is desperate!
King Father.
Quickly go! You go and snatch it back for me.
Meng Yi. Where's Meng Yi?
As soon as Meng Yi heard the news, he sent me here to report to Your Majesty.
He sent me here to report to Your Majesty.
You go. You go, too. Quick, quick.
Yes.
- Brother! - Master Meng.
We have delivered the elixir of life.
I didn't think, for this medicine,
so many brothers would die.
Dead, alive. It's nothing big.
We brothers have fulfilled the mission.
This . . . is a matter of importance.
Brother!
Are you okay?
Big Brother, look. So many people are dying.
It you don't leave, there'll be none left!
You go and deliver the medicine. I'll cover you.
Big Brother, we go together.
You...
Big Brother!
Catch!
You go!
Brother!
You still haven't gone!
If you don't go now all these brothers have died for nothing!
- Go! - Big Brother!
General Li, please take the medicine and go!
This is an order from His Majesty.
The message said
we need to let this person go.
Princess, I can only be sorry to you.
For the Princess
I pay my respects to Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, I have brought Concubine Li Fei.
King Father.
You leave first.
Yes, King Father.
Li Fei,
come here.
One is dying, dying.
I want to be together with my favorite thing.
I want you to be with me forever.
What are you looking at?
I'm waiting
for General Meng to come back.
Li Fei, you are so loyal to me.
One... One... One is also waiting for him to come back.
When he comes back,
he will bring me the elixir.
General Li has found the elixir.
Your Majesty, I found the elixir.
Quick, give me the elixir.
Where's General Meng?
General Meng
and the soldiers
have perished.
Only I came back alone.
Quick!
Give me the elixir.
General Li.
Someone come
take General Li away!
Yes.
Your Majesty, there are three elixirs.
Is this a plot?
Is this a plot to poison me?
Then... Then what shall we do?
Test the medicine.
Zhao Gao, you try it.
I... Your Majesty, I...
I'll do it.
Li Fei is so loyal to me.
If this is a real elixir,
after you've eaten it you will never get old.
We can be together forever.
If this medicine is poison,
we can enter the Mausoleum together.
Meng Yi, I only want to die now and follow you.
Wait for me. I'm coming.
King Father, Queen Mother, daughter is coming to see you.
This is... This is the tell-tale sign of becoming a deity.
It seems to be an explosion of static electricity.
How do you feel?
I feel
relaxed.
Zhao Gao. Zhao Gao. Give me the medicine.
Quick, quick, bring it over!
Quick, bring it here!
You lowly servant.
How dare you! You servant! You...
What can you do?
You've already ate one.
It's useless to take the other.
It's really refreshing.
I never thought that I would live forever too.
Lord Zhao, you've already eaten one.
It's useless to take the other.
Give it to me.
I'll reward you handsomely.
Whatever you want, One will give you.
Give me anything I want.
I want your empire.
- What? - How's that?
Can't bear it?
One will give it to you.
After I am well, I'll give you the throne!
Your Majesty, you and I are the same type of people.
If I give you the elixir,
you will deny everything. What do I do?
Let me tell you, old man.
I've waited on you for a long time.
I don't want to continue.
If you want it, I'll put it here.
Li Fei, help me take that.
Whatever you want, I'll give it to you.
I want my happiness.
I want Meng Yi, King Father, and Queen Mother
to all come back to my side.
I want all my dead Tu An people to come back alive!
Can you give me this?
All this debt
must be repaid.
And today
is pay back day.
I... I... I...
I'll get it myself.
You... You... You liar. You...
I'm called Zhao Gao.
I want to step by step crawl to the top.
First bow.
BC 210, Zhao Gao amended the will and ordered Fu Su's death.
Second bow.
Fu Su committed suicide in the army.
Third bow.
Prime Minister, please read the will.
His Majesty's will.
Order Master Hu Hai to take over the throne as Second Emperor
All ministers,
His Majesty's will is here.
If anyone dares to defy...
Prince Hu Hai has always been honoured and filial
and His Majesty loved him.
The purpose of this
is to show his love.
His Majesty's intention is already made known to all,
but you all missed that.
All ministers.
What opinion do you have?
All ministers welcomes Second Emperor.
Be serious and proper.
First Emperor has just passed away.
Still remember my teaching?
Yes, I remember.
Look sadder.
- Hurts! - Master,
be careful.
Come, Your Majesty.
Second Emperor is here!
We pay our respects to Your Majesty. Wishing you a long life!
We pay our respects to Your Majesty wishing you a long life!
Please rise quickly.
Rise!
I...
I'm still young
and have just ascended the throne.
I'm lacking of knowledge and need someone to guide me.
One's teacher, Zhao Gao
is talented and knowledgeable to my liking.
I want to promote him.
Your Majesty sees a talent.
Zhao Gao should be promoted.
Prime Minister thought so too?
I shall appoint him as Palace-in-Charge
and to work in Court, no longer as an inner official.
He can join in the Court discussions too.
Teacher, receive your reward.
I thank Your Majesty's grace.
I'm...
am back.
You said
you'd come back alive.
You promised me.
Why can't you do it?
Xiao Chuan! Xiao Chuan! Xiao Chuan!
Xiao Chuan!
Lord, are you ready yet?
What's the hurry? This is important too.
Lord, the horse is waiting outside.
Then let them wait.
I'm no longer an inner officer.
I'm one of the top ministers now,
in charge of discussion and army
and palace guards.
I must look impressive.
Yes, you are right.
Is the carriage ready? I want to leave for Court now.
Ministers, if there's nothing to report,
I want to leave now.
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty,
my reports are in front of you.
Please indicate your decision.
Reading reports everyday...
I'm dizzy.
Master, help me with this.
I shall help you.
So... I will have to trouble teacher.
Yes.
Your Majesty, Lord Wen reports the news on the drought.
Maybe we shouldn't bother you with this.
Fine, we'll follow your instruction.
Fellow ministers, in the future, these type of reports
shall not be presented again to His Majesty.
Shut up!
Zhao Gao, you are only a minister.
How could you instigate His Majesty.
This is improper!
Normally, it's the Prime Minister who heads the discussion.
Today, he's not here!
In terms of position, you are not next in line!
What rights do you have to talk in this Court?
Lord Wen, why are you so agitated?
If you don't agree, you can rebut.
We can discuss and debate on it.
You are an inner-court officer.
Why are you flaunting your power in front of us?
Don't think that with your drawn facial hair
you can change your status as an Eunuch.
So Master's mustache is drawn on.
If Lord Wen did not mention that,
I couldn't tell.
Your Majesty,
Lord Wen said only a few words and he made you so happy.
I think he should be rewarded.
Yes, reward him.
Teacher, what reward should I give?
Recently, I have a great horse.
I will give it to Lord Wen.
A great horse.
Can I see that?
Yes.
Your Majesty, all ministers
look carefully.
This is the great horse I'm talking about.
One is young,
but I can tell the difference between horses and deer.
This is definitely a deer.
Your Majesty.
Are you too tired or have dim eyesight?
Zhao Gao! How dare you?
His Majesty is the Son of Heaven,
smarter than any normal person.
How dare you slander him!
This is a big crime!
Lord Wen, why are you so agitated?
We are just chatting.
Why take it so seriously?
All ministers in Court,
can everyone tell whether this is a deer or a horse?
Discuss it.
Right, my ministers.
Take a good look and tell me.
Is it a deer or a horse?
If you think this is a horse,
please stand on my side.
If you think that this is a deer, stand on Lord Wen's side.
I think it's a horse.
Now, all of you must choose the side to stand.
This is a horse.
You all...
Lord Wen, the answer is clear.
You cannot win with a big voice.
Your Majesty, please observe carefully again.
Is this a deer or a horse?
Since the majority of the ministers think that it's a horse,
did I really make a mistake?
Your Majesty, you may be too tired
and read too much.
Yes, I am a bit tired.
Alright, since most think that it's a horse,
we will listen to you. It's a horse.
Alright, I'm tired. I need a rest.
Oh... Also from now on,
my teacher shall take care of Court matters for me.
Your humble subjects bid you off.
Outrageous! How dare you pit yourself against me?!
I shall let you die.
I'm so angry.
Laugh! You all dare laugh.
Lord Zhao.
General Jin.
Congratulations Lord.
Since Emperor Qin died,
you are the Prime Minister.
According to our agreement,
you should give me Princess Yu Shu.
General Jin, you may not know this,
but Emperor Qin gave an order before his death.
Don't mention that to me!
General Jin, don't panic.
I also want to help.
I also want to release Princess Yu Shu.
But I have to alter Emperor Qin's will.
Do you know that now in Court others are pitting themselves against me?
I'm helpless.
Who dares to let Princess Yu Shu die with the Emperor Qin?
I shall kill that person instead!
That won't do.
Do you know that these ministers
are from influential families?
I cannot remove them from power.
If we cannot deal with them openly, do it on the sly.
Leave it to me.
General Jin, since you said that,
I leave them in your hands.
Wait a second for me.
You only need to follow this name list
and remove them all.
I believe that no one else will object to my proposal to release Princess Yu Shu.
You want me to kill so many people.
That's why you should act fast.
If you wait till Emperor Qin's burial,
Princess Yu Shu will not be able to survive.
I will do it right now.
General Jin... Please speak.
If you are up to more tricks,
on here, your name will be added.
Am I that type of a person, General Jin?
General Jin, you must be careful.
General Jin, as an envoy,
you attempted to kill Qin ministers.
I cannot stand this!
As a general,
why did you do it on the sly?!
Thanks to your reminder, I managed to save myself.
Zhao Gao.
Harder!
Qin soldiers are all so weak!
Are you tickling me?
I'll ask once more.
Did you assassinate the ministers on Tu An's order?
Zhao Gao asked me to do it. It's Zhao Gao!
Even if you beat me 100 more times, my reply will still be the same.
Don't waste your effort.
If Lord Zhao is the mastermind,
why did he report you?
You just want to shift the blame to Tu An. Don't think about it.
Don't try to deny this anymore.
It's totally meaningless.
Qin has already sent an army to Tu An.
The war report is back just now.
Tu An is already destroyed.
Despicable! That is nonsense!!
Tu An will be alright!
My Tu An! My brothers and sisters!
My king! I'm sorry!
I'm sorry to all Tu An people!