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[The King's Woman]
[Episode 8]
Greetings, Your Grace.
Imperial Physician, what is so urgent?
Your Grace.
When I read Miss Gongsun's pulse today, she...
She...
What is it?
I'm afraid...
that according to my diagnosis
Miss Gongsun is about one month pregnant.
Imperial Physician!
Abort the child!
If you wish to kill my baby, then kill me first!
Get lost!
Yes.
Do you think I won't kill you?
Why won't you beg for mercy?
Tell me!
This is your palace.
If the king wants me dead, how would I live?
- He's a bastard! - He is my child!
Li Zhong!
Present.
Keep a close watch on Miss Gongsun!
Should anything happen to her...
I will have you all killed!
Yes, Your Grace.
Li Zhong, tell the imperial physician that I will have him killed
if he reveals Gongsun Li's pregnancy!
Yes!
Ever since Chancellor Lu left Qin State
His Grace has been handling state affairs personally
and taking care of everything on his own.
[Virtuous Lady Jing] Since I entered the harem
I have yet to meet His Grace.
I heard that His Grace has invited us to share a meal with him today.
I'm particularly happy about it.
[Palace Woman Han] Yes, I haven't seen His Grace in so long.
This is the first time His Grace has invited us over on his own.
I wonder if there's some good news?
Sister Ruo, you have the highest status amongst us.
Do you already know the reason?
I haven't heard anything about it either.
However, since all the sisters hold me in such high regard
I'll be sure to share any rewards or gifts I receive.
- Thank you, Sister Ruo. - Thank you, Sister Ruo.
The king has arrived!
- Greetings, Your Grace! - Greetings, Your Grace!
Ladies, thank you for attending the banquet today.
This is Gongsun of Wey State's Puyang City.
- Zhao Gao, announce her title! - Yes.
His Grace has made a decree!
Gongsun is to be appointed Virtuous Lady of the fourth rank.
She shall be addressed as Consort Li!
Congratulations, Your Grace, on obtaining a Virtuous Lady!
As a female descendant of Gongsun family
I never thought I'd end up as King of Qin's concubine.
This is so humiliating.
I'm ashamed to face my family and nation.
Since it is such a joyous occasion
why don't we ask Virtuous Lady Li to recite a poem for us?
What do you think, Your Grace?
What a lovely suggestion, Madam Chu.
Virtuous Lady.
Recite a poem for us then.
It is hard to refuse Madam Chu's kindness.
Excuse my humble talent.
His great carriage rumbles along.
And his robes of rank glitter like a young sedge.
Do I not think of you?
But I am afraid of this officer, and dare not.
His great carriage moves heavily and slowly.
And his robes of rank glitter like a carnation-gem.
Do I not think of you?
But I am afraid of this officer, and do not rush to you.
While living, we may have to occupy different houses
But when dead, we shall share the same grave.
If you say I am not sincere
I swear by the bright sun that I am.
Virtuous Lady Li just recited the poem written by
the Queen of Chu State, Lady Gui of Xi.
You are indeed talented.
Lady Gui of Xi was originally a consort of Xi State.
She used this poem to prove her faithfulness to Marquis Xi.
Although the King of Chu had taken her by force
Lady Gui's affection remained unwavering and obvious to all.
No woman would take two husbands.
I heard that you come from a warrior's family?
Your grandfather was Wey State's commander-in-chief?
You also used to travel through the fighting world with him.
You must be such a good fighter.
How about this?
Why doesn't Virtuous Lady Li give an eye-opening performance
for the concubines of the harem?
Sister Ruo, this is the king's harem.
Would it not be inappropriate to wield a weapon here?
Sister Min Dai, you might not know
but here in Qin State, martial honor is highly valued.
I believe His Grace wouldn't mind either.
Since Madam Chu wishes so much to see it...
Virtuous Lady, don't disappoint them.
You can't fight by yourself.
How about this?
I'll have Great Qin's best warrior, Meng Wu, compete against you.
How's that?
Ying Zheng, you're doing this on purpose.
You know that I'm pregnant.
You simply can't wait to see me suffer a miscarriage.
General Meng Wu is remarkable.
He has defeated so many warriors in Qin State.
This match will be so exciting!
Sisters, be sure to pay attention to the match!
Come and have a look.
You! What do you do?
You!
Master Meng.
This is just a friendly match to liven the spirits.
You must not be too serious about it.
Stop once the weapon comes in contact with her body.
Should you injure Virtuous Lady Li, that would dampen the mood.
Madam, I understand.
Sister Min, doesn't that mean you're underestimating Virtuous Lady Li?
It's said that there are many talented warriors in the fighting world.
Virtuous Lady Li is a renowned warrior in the fighting world.
In terms of deploying the army and planning strategies
General Meng might be able to outdo Virtuous Lady Li.
However, in one-on-one combat
General Meng might not be a match for Virtuous Lady Li.
Am I right, Sister Li?
You flatter me, Madam Chu.
I am not that capable.
Virtuous Lady Li, I have high hopes for you.
You need not be overly modest.
Great General Meng, be sure to put your heart into it.
If you end up being defeated by a concubine
wouldn't you be too embarrassed to lead Qin State's Black Army?
I will surely do my very best.
It will only be interesting to watch if both of them give it their best.
How about this?
I'll reward 500 gold taels to whoever wins this match.
And 10 handsome horses.
Since the winner will be rewarded...
could I ask Your Grace for a reward?
What would you like?
If I am lucky enough to win this match
could Your Grace return the Gongsun family's heirloom
my bronze sword, back to me?
We'll discuss this after you've won.
Meng Wu! Just fight as you normally would!
No leniency is needed.
Yes!
Li Zhong.
Give her the sword.
Virtuous Lady Li's skills greatly surpass mine.
Her stances are calm and open.
Her heart righteous and chivalrous.
I'm deeply impressed.
I...
I admit defeat.
General Meng.
Who knew you'd be defeated by our Sister Li?
Should this be made known to others, it would make you look bad.
Excuse my lack in talent.
I apologize to Your Grace and the ladies for my poor performance.
Since I have luckily won the match
will Your Grace keep your promise?
Lady Li, you are quite skilled.
I will certainly reward you handsomely.
Li Zhong!
Your Grace, you must not.
With Lady Li's skills, should she be equipped with a sword
I'm afraid it may harm Your Grace.
I hope Your Grace would reconsider.
Commander of Guards.
What do you mean by that?
The commander is right.
If concubines of the harem were to wield swords and blades all day
how would that be appropriate?
Moreover, should it pose a threat to the king's life
who would bear the consequences?
You're all being too sensitive.
I never thought of returning the sword to her.
I was just going to ask Li Zhong to escort her away to get some rest.
As the ruler of a nation
how can you go back on your word?
When did I promise to return the sword to you?
How have I gone back on my word?
Ying Zheng...
My greatest act of mercy to you is letting keep your child.
What more do you want?
The king has arrived!
Greetings, Your Grace.
I have already appointed you a Virtuous Lady.
Why don't you address me as your king when you see me?
Why would you bestow such a title upon me?
It's a dream for other concubines to enter the harem.
But not for me.
You have never been my king.
You are dismissed.
Yes.
You had better not forget...
I am the one who allows you to give birth to that bastard.
He is no bastard.
He's my senior's--
Let go of me!
You're hurting me! Let go!
If you wish to keep him...
You must tell everyone that he is my child.
Do you understand that?
Never...
Never mention that man.
Once this child is born, send him away immediately.
I want you to make an oath.
Swear that you will never leave Qin State.
Because...
This is the price you must pay to give birth to him.
Say it!
I swear...
I will never leave Qin State.
I want you to know...
Only I...
I am your one and only king.
Sister Qing, you must look out for us from now on.
You're now the favored maid of Virtuous Lady Li.
She's now the king's favorite concubine.
His Grace has once again come to Lady Li's quarters tonight.
- Don't overthink-- - Hold on.
How can I help you?
Where is Virtuous Lady Li?
Why do you ask about her?
You can leave a message with me, and I'll convey it to Lady Li.
I am--
I've never seen you in the palace.
Guards!
Look at me!
I've never hurt you.
Why do you always look at me with such stern eyes?
Two generations of my family...
from my grandfather to my parents
they were all killed by Qin State.
How could I not hate the people of Qin State?
Tell me the truth.
Do you wish to kill me?
Yes.
How I wish I could kill you right now.
I'll cut off your head and bring it back to my motherland, Wey State
to avenge all of my people who were killed.
Forget it.
I'm not in the mood anymore.
If someday, I have a child
I would never part with him.
Even if it meant living in humiliation, I would still live to protect him.
I would surely raise him.
I have to go on living...
Virtuous Lady.
The beautifying cream I brought from the imperial physician is nice, isn't it?
I heard the imperial physicians concocted it using an ancient formula.
If you keep using this cream regularly
your skin will surely become even more delicate and beautiful!
Your Ladyship, don't be upset.
I understand.
You do?
I didn't say a word. All I did was sigh.
You understand that?
Of course I do.
Your Ladyship, I may be young
but back in the palace of Wei State
my mother once served many concubines in the harem.
All of them sighed for the same reason.
So I can understand you.
Tell me.
I'll reward you if you get it right.
The first sigh laments the departure of youth.
The second sigh expresses difficulty in seeing the king.
The King of Qin State, may not have 1000 concubines
but he has at least 800.
Many concubines have yet to see His Grace since they married into the palace.
During the previous king's reign
every concubine could see the king at least once a month.
But our king...
He's devoted to work and neglects his sexual life.
How could one not sigh at that?
You're absolutely right.
Time passes by so quickly.
Youth withers so soon.
I...
I'm afraid I won't even get the chance to see His Grace before I die.
You truly are my confidant.
The king has arrived!
Greetings, Your Grace!
Greetings, Your Grace.
Leave now.
Your Grace came to my quarters because...
You're quite a bold lad.
How dare you barge into the palace?
Were you going to assassinate our king?
Listen up! I'll teach you a lesson today!
Comrade!
His Grace rewarded us today.
Come here. Deal with him later.
Come and have some food.
You're lucky today.
I'll deal with you later.
Come, over here.
Here.
Why did His Grace hand out rewards?
Did His Grace won a battle?
No, I heard that there's a new concubine.
His Grace is so delighted, that everyone in the palace was rewarded.
Where is the new concubine from?
But that's the strange part.
Aren't all of His Grace's concubines either princesses or noble ladies?
But I heard His Grace even made a great effort
to hunt down this new concubine.
Hunt down?
It's just a woman.
What's there to hunt down? Just catch her!
You have no idea.
It's said that she is quite skilled in martial arts!
When she first entered the palace, she even threw a tantrum!
The other guards in the palace were nearly injured by her.
She's very fierce!
Who knew our king would like that kind of girl?
Shut up!
What did you say?
I told you to shut up!
Shut up!
You must be sick of living?
I'll whip you to death!
Die!
You dare talk back to us? I'll cut off your head!
Whip you to death!
Madam! Madam! Madam!
How is it appropriate for you to be in such a rush?
Yes.
Go on.
Last night, His Grace...
His Grace first went over to Lady Li's room
but then for some reason, he angrily left the room.
He left the room angrily?
Could it be...
Madam, allow me to finish.
After His Grace left Lady Li's room he went over to Lady Jing's room.
He only came out after midnight.
What?
He only left after midnight?
Go now.
Summon that wench, Lady Jing here!
Yes!
- Greetings, Madam Chu. - Greetings, Madam Chu.
Sisters, you're too polite.
Have a seat.
- Thank you, Madam. - Thank you, Madam.
Do you know why I summoned you here today?
I do not know.
It's nothing really.
It's just that since I've been married to the harem for so long
I thought I should take good care of you and bond with you.
Sadly, there are so many things to handle at the harem.
Grand Empress Dowager often summons me over to keep her company.
Hence, I've neglected looking after my younger sisters.
Sister Ruo.
You have always treated us kindly.
How could you have neglected us?
Yes, Lady Jing is right.
I thank you both for not taking it to heart.
However, to be honest
I'm more familiar with you two than all the others in the harem.
Moreover, we share a similar background
so we should really look out for one another.
Of course, this excludes Consort Li, who is of such a lowly birth!
Yes.
We must look out for one another.
I'm so happy to hear you say that.
That's to say, should His Grace be in need again
we should share the duties amongst ourselves.
We should share happiness together.
Should anything happen, let us not keep it from one another.
Am I right?
That punk is so lucky.
Exactly.
He hasn't even enjoyed face-tattooing and toe-dismembering.
Well, I haven't done it for a while.
I'm quite tempted to do it.
Why don't we slice of his nose and play with it?
Come here.
Open the door.
- Open it. - Yes.
- Hold him up. - Yes!
Quickly.
- Get up! - Get up!
Are you comfortable?
Go on, do it!
Hold on!
What is the matter?
Bring him out.
Send him to Mount Li immediately to be a hard-labor convict.
Warden.
Get him changed into clean clothes.
What is a hard-labor convict?
Young man, you've been promoted!
What a waste of that pretty nose.
I won't be able to have it anymore!
These nights, His Grace sometimes goes to Lady Li's room
but some nights, he doesn't.
His Grace has yet to change his habit of sleeping alone.
He usually leaves Lady Li's room before midnight.
Lady Li is new to the harem.
She was also bestowed a title by His Grace
and yet hasn't been able to keep him there day after day.
Why is that so?
I can't figure it out.
Ceremonial Maid.
Watch Lady Li very closely.
You must report everything that His Grace does in the harem.
Yes!
That female commoner, Lady Li...
She's fierce and tough.
If she hadn't seduced His Grace with her charm
what could she possibly win his affection with?
Why would His Grace bring her into the palace?
Madam, would you like me to sneak in there late at night
to eavesdrop on them when His Grace is in her room
to figure out the actual situation?
You can figure it out by listening in?
Queen of Chu had me serve you from Chu into Qin State
because I know of sexual relationships in the palace.
The queen particularly instructed me to tell you all that I know
for as long as you need me.
My mother even instructed you on such a matter?
All right, go and have a look.
Yes.
Hold on.
I still find it inappropriate.
It's too obvious for you to go there.
Anyone could tell that I sent you.
All my maids were brought here from Chu State, along with me.
How about this?
Get a confidant to carry out this task.
Madam is so meticulous.
I'll go and get it done now.
The king has arrived!
- Your Grace! - Your Grace!
If you wish to keep your child...
Even if it comes to that, you still won't sleep with me?
- You are all dismissed. - Yes!
What are you going to do?
When we were in Luoyang...
Didn't you already sleep with me then?
What are you doing here?
I could ask you the same!
This is my room.
This is your room?
Exactly.
It seems I, the royal one, was too drunk last night
and entered the wrong room.
The royal one?
This is how I am.
I like to address myself as the king when I'm drunk.
Young Warrior Sun, don't take it to heart.
I should have known then that
Young Master Zhao was nothing more than a swindler.
I never share my bed with anyone.
It was indeed Young Master Zhao who slept with you that day.
Not the king of Qin.
[Preview]
Your Ladyship, your health matters the most.
You have to nourish the baby.
I will eat.
Your Ladyship?
What's wrong?
Your Ladyship, are you unwell?
Your Ladyship, what's wrong?
- It hurts... - Your Ladyship!
- What's wrong?
Is anyone there? Summon the imperial physician!
Your Ladyship!
Imperial Physician, how is Lady Li doing?
Your Grace, Lady Li and the unborn prince should be fine.
Yet, there is indeed a symptom of miscarriage.
According to what I read from her pulse
someone deliberately added croton and motherwort into Lady Li's food.
If the child you're carrying was mine...
then would you believe that I'm truly worried about you?
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