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[The King's Woman]
[Episode 11]
On the day I wanted you to be my master, you rejected me.
Today you come to laugh at me. What a noble warrior.
Young Warrior Jing, your master Gongsun Yu's sword technique
and mine are equally matched.
If you are looking for a master, why look so far for something so close?
But my master, he...
Do you think you master
is too soft and dislikes engaging in fights,
so you doubt his attitude towards martial arts?
Then you really do not understand your master.
Do you know what your master was called back in the Jianghu realm?
He never told me,
because he does not like discussing the past.
That time when your master was in Jianghu realm,
people called him the Blood Shadow.
As long as he took action, blood spilled everywhere.
What's even scarier, is that no one ever saw how he did it.
He only left behind a blood red trail.
That time, when jianghu people hear the term 'blood splattering like flower,
not leaving any shadow of trace', all would tremble with fear.
Twenty years ago, the Zhong Thirteen Swordsmen who were very loud in the Wey State then, because of raping women,
were annihilated by your Master in one night.
And the Tyrannical Blade of Tong Mountain from Yan State,
the whole house consisting of 62 strong men,
in one battle, all fell to Gongsun Yu's Huluo Sword.
What? You're too scared to believe me?
Is this all real?
I never lie to anyone.
But...
But my master he... never brought this up.
After your master's middle age,
he realized the Huluo Sword Technique was too powerful, so he stopped using it
and never talked about what happened then.
He devoted himself in self-cultivation and learning the principle of 'sword and man as one'.
Too bad, with the Qin state being oppressive right now,
we need the Huluo Sword Technique to resurface.
Stop being servile. Let me give you one advice.
Whether you will be able to find you junior sister or not, what you should be doing now
is to calm your heart down and find the sword manual of your master.
Only through that will you not disappoint your Master.
That is way better than how you are now,
being like a zombie everyday.
It's almost out.
Use more strength! Don't be afraid!
More strength! More strength! Use more strength!
Don't be afraid!
More strength! More strength!
More strength!
Don't be afraid! More strength!
Use more strength! It's almost out!
Use more strength!
Your Majesty, why don't you go back and rest. It has already been an entire night.
When Li Liangren gives birth, I'll immediately call for you.
No need. I will just wait here.
It's almost out!
That's it! That's it!
I have already waited for her for so many years.
This is nothing.
Your Majesty, she gave birth!
Congratulations, Your Majesty! Liangren gave birth to a prince!
He is perfectly healthy and the mother is safe.
Your Majesty, why don't I bring him over for you to see?
No need.
Understood. Then I will go ahead and the prince out.
Liangren, you have worked hard.
Your Majesty.
Greetings to Your Majesty.
Thank you
for letting me give birth to the child.
Everyone says the beginning of motherhood holds joy and tears.
I have experienced it as well.
Your Majesty, Liangren,
what a beautiful boy! Congratulations!
May I ask if you've already chosen a name? What is his name?
The last days of winter have come to an end. The clouds part and daybreak comes.
Let's call the child Tian Ming (daybreak/dawn) in the future.
Tian Ming?
Tian Ming? What a wonderful name!
It has your elegance and His Majesty's heroic spirit.
Qing'er, bring Tian Ming over for me to see.
-Yes, Liangren. -No need.
You may leave.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Liangren, your body is tired from childbirth.
Let the wet nurse take care of him for now.
Are you...
trying to take Tian Ming away?
When he becomes stronger,
I will let you see him every day.
Rest well.
Tian Ming, I can't lose you.
You must grow up well.
If anything happens to you,
I will not be able to live.
-Li Zhong! -Present!
Give orders to Yao Jia that the midwife, royal physician, and other people that helped Li liangren deliver
must be dispose of cleanly to prevent any future trouble.
Is Your Majesty doing this for Li liangren? Are you worried that the identity of prince will lead to rumors?
Do my orders need an explanation?
I was out of line. Please forgive me. I will go do it now.
Madam.
Li Ji actually gave birth to a prince?
Won't she become more audacious in the future?
Even if she becomes more audacious, she cannot compare to your status.
In terms of choosing a crown prince, the eldest Prince Fusu will be the priority and not them.
Since time immemorial, there are kings who because of favoring a certain royal concubine will disregard the order of children in conferring the crown prince title.
When the time comes, that witch will just bewitch and seduce His Majesty again.
It's hard to guarantee that His Majesty might not even care about the opinions of the court ministers anymore.
Just thinking about that woman looking pleased, I am not able to endure this anger.
Madam, calm down.
Li Liangren being able to safely give birth is great news.
However, someone right now must be so angry
that her face has lost all color.
Madam, you must be talking about Madam Chu.
She is overconfident as the State of Chu's princess
and relies on the Grand Queen Dowager's support
to aim for the Queen's position.
But who knew she would actually lose to Li Ji, who is favored by the King
and ahead by one step for giving birth to a prince.
Tell me, how will she accept this?
Madam Chu cannot blame Li Liangren.
She is the one not living up to expectations.
Is she could think like you,
she would not cause so much trouble everyday.
Let's wait and see. She will very soon
go to Huayang Palace to complain.
But...Li Liangren giving birth to a prince is a joyous event.
Even if it's Grand Queen Dowager Huayang,
what can she do to help Madam Chu vent her anger?
Furthermore, Li Liangren is still in her one month recovery period.
They can't be too rash.
Xiao Li, you really are too naive.
Although I did not grow up in the palace,
during my time in Handan,
my mother was inclined to interact with the concubines.
I have heard much about the matters in the harem.
Madam, what you mean is...
You must not underestimate methods used in the harem.
Once you become an obstacle in their path,
there will be a way to make you unable to beg for life
and unable to beg for death.
No. I just cannot accept this.
If this continues on, I will not be able to eat or sleep.
Madam, where are you going?
Quickly prepare a carriage. I wish to go see the Grand Queen Dowager.
To Huayang Palace? But it is almost dusk now.
I will go where I want to go!
Understood. I will follow your orders.
Somebody, prepare a carriage!
Who are you?
There is an assassin! There is an assassin!
Junior Sister, it is me.
Eldest Senior
Quickly! There is an assassin!
Eldest Senior. Quickly, hide. Quickly. Quickly.
Liangren, what is wrong?
What happened?
Liangren, where is the assassin?
There is not any assassin.
A cat suddenly appeared. I was frightened and panicked.
A cat? How can there be a cat in the palace?
This cat suddenly pounced on Tian Ming's body.
The room was dark. I temporarily couldn't see clearly. Maybe I am too tired these days.
I have startled everyone. I am really sorry.
Liangren, you were not startled?
I am fine, Qing'Er.
The child is crying. Everyone leave.
Yes
I will wait outside. If you have any command, do not hesitate to call me.
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Be good. Do not cry. Do not cry.
Eldest Senior. Come out.
This is the evil seed of the Qin King.
Eldest Senior
This is my son and Senior Jing's.
What?
He is yours and Junior Brother's son?
Junior, I want to say a few words to you.
Since childhood, I, you, and Junior Brother studied martial arts together.
Although everyone dies during these troubled times,
learning to fight with you and Junior Brother
allowed me to understand myself and have no more regrets.
I am afraid if I wait until tomorrow to say some words, I will not have a chance.
Junior Sister
actually I...
Eldest Senior, why are you suddenly pessimistic?
Even though the Qin army is pressing the borders,
and Puyang's future seems grim,
but you and I are not common people in these troubled times.
We must values ourselves and help those in need.
Besides, did you not say that you would teach me how to fish?
Hearing these sad words, my heart will hurt.
I should not be so demoralized.
I was rude.
You are my Eldest Senior. How is it rude or not?
Eldest Senior
Does Junior Brother know you entered the palace?
He...
It is a long story.
Eldest Brother, why are you here?
I was seriously injured at the battle in Puyang.
After I left the city, I could not find both of you. After I healed, it has already been several months.
I remembered Master mentioned Warrior Lu Guojian.
So I went to Wei State and saw the announcement that the Qin Stated listed you as a criminal.
I investigated everywhere but couldn't find the your location.
Several months later, I met Junior Master Lu.
He said both of you have already left. However, the announcement was suddenly removed.
I was worried you were arrested in Xianyang.
No matter what, I must sneak into the Qin palace
to scout about your safety.
Originally, I wanted to sneak into the Qin palace to rescue you
but the Qin palace is heavily guarded.
Even if I entered, it is not certain I can take you out.
After some considerations,
I applied to be an imperial guard for the palace,
but the new imperial guards can only patrol outside the palace.
Until recently, I have the chance to enter inside the palace.
Outside the palace, I learned that
Ying Zheng's new liangren was you.
Eldest Senior, you have thought thoroughly for me.
Compared to your hardships, this is nothing to me.
His Majesty is here!
Eldest Senior. Hurry and hide. Hurry. Hurry.
Greetings Your Majesty
I heard you had an assassin in your chamber so I came to have a look.
I told the palace maid a moment ago it was only a cat.
It was only a cat?
Then why does it seems like you are so sad?
I am homesick.
Here is your home.
It is late. Rest early.
237 B.C.,
Zhao king Zhao Yan entered Qin.
Qin King Zheng set up a banquet to welcome him.
Respectfully greeting Your Majesty.
Qin is the most powerful state in the world now.
Being able to see Your Majesty is our Zhao State's fortune.
I am especially offering lacquerworks from Yanzhou and beautiful silk from Qingzhou.
Hope Your Majesty will accept them.
The Zhao state has a strong army and you have Han and Wei states helping you.
You are also one strong state. You are being courteous.
Your Majesty, you have spoken so seriously.
After the sunset today,
I will arrange a feast in the palace. Some fresh fruit and meat will be prepared.
I am just worried if it will fit Zhao King's taste.
This...Your Majesty is treating me as a very important guest.
I am quite terrified.
I heard the Zhao King likes salted fish.
Too bad,
our Qin State isn't beside the seas. It's really hard to fulfill this wish of yours.
Is Qin asking me to attack Yan?
Your Majesty has really guessed what I'm thinking.
Regarding attacking Yan, my subjects kept hindering me.
asking me to ally with the four states to resist the strong Qin.
But I think that an alliance is nonsense.
It is just wasteful effort, wasting one's soldiers and generals.
Since the Yan state is this tyrannical,
I can help Zhao become the reasonable one.
This...that really made my personal trip
here in Xianyang not go in vain.
Thank you, Your Majesty!
Liangren, walk slowly. You just recovered not long ago. Your body is still very weak.
If this was before, I won't even bother to come.
But for Tian Ming, I must do this now.
Royal physician kept telling you not to tire yourself.
Yet you still came here to the great hall to attend a banquet.
His Majesty ordered as all to take care of you.
Slowly. If anything happens to you, what would we do?
Slowly.
Wishing Grand Queen Dowager long life!
All of you, go down to get your reward.
Thank you, Grand Queen Dowager!
Greetings, Grand Queen Dowager.
I came late. Hope Grand Queen Dowager will forgive me.
Li liangren just delivered a child, hence, it's not convenient for you to move around.
I won't blame you for it.
Li liangren is still weak after giving birth. I actually shouldn't be asking you attend a royal banquet.
But all of the liangren and meiren want to congratulate you personally.
If I don't invite you,
it will make me look petty.
Li'er was following royal physician's orders to recuperate for the next few months and limit going out of my palace.
I then wasn't able to visit the madams and Grand Queen Dowager
and that's breaking proper etiquette. Hope Grand Queen Dowager will forgive me.
Li liangren, you have spoken too seriously.
As long as prince's health is well, we all are at ease.
It is reasonable to say that Liangren Li giving birth to a Prince is a great merit.
But no matter how I count the days,
even if liangren got immediately pregnant upon entering the palace,
it seems that prince was born prematurely.
Since time immemorial, there were already a lot of early births in the royal palace.
Li liangren is young and it's her first time here in the Qin palace so she surely isn't comfortable here.
If that caused her to give birth prematurely, it isn't surprising.
Isn't it?
Prince's birthday is his choice.
It is indeed not up to me.
But since it's Li liangren's first time here in the Qin palace, the rules and regulations that a Qin palace lady should follow is quite strict and complicated.
Now that the inner palace has no queen yet, there is indeed a bit of negligence in teaching you the proper etiquette.
Hence, as the head of the six palaces,
I have no choice but to act on this.
Servant! Bring in the scriptures!
Li liangren came from an ordinary citizen family and has been training in martial arts since you were little.
You are different from royal and noble family daughters, that I can understand.
But now that Li liangren was able to bear a prince for the Qin royal family,
you will now become a world respected royal mother.
So as to let you practice the correct etiquette from now on
and be able to bear the responsibility of teaching the prince,
poems, documents, rites, music
'the spring and autumn annals', I hope that you will be able to read through all of these.
This request isn't that excessive, right?
These are the classic scriptures I had them prepare. They are already quite old and needs repairing.
They need to be re-transcribe.
I think that this is a good chance for Li liangren to read and write these classic scriptures.
that's why, have to trouble Li liangren
to re-transcribe all of these .
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It seems that we are lacking a carving pen.
Shangyi!
Liangren,
this carving pen is quite sharp.
Be careful of hurting your hand when you are carving the words.
The King is here!
Your Majesty!
Where is Li liangren?
Reporting to Your Majesty. Since the evening meal yesterday, Queen Dowager requested Liangren Li to attend the palace feast.
She hasn't returned yet.
What did you say?!
- Zhao Gao! - I'm here.
Call for Li Zhong! I am going to Huayang Palace now!
Yes.
Liangren, you are already very tired. How about you rest first?
It's fine, Qing'er. I'll just finish copying this before resting.
Liangren...
Come. Look, there are bruises already.
Greetings, Grand Queen Dowager.
Liangren, you really are quite quick-witted.
While Queen Dowager can't see it, you two were just idling around here!
It's not like that.
Queen Dowager didn't follow your instructions. That's disobeying palace rules.
Slap her.
Yes.
Get your hand off her!
If there is anything you want, face me. Don't hit Qing'er.
- Stop! Liangren...
Your Majesty, aren't you going to court today?
Grand Queen Dowager, don't worry.
No matter how I love my wives, I won't delay state affairs.
Don't know what mistakes Grand Queen Dowager think that Li liangren did
that you have to especially punish and lecture her?
Your Majesty, you have said it too seriously. I just let her copy the scriptures
and review on the classics of the past sages.
Can I now take my wife back with me?
Please do as you want.
Let's go back to your palace.
Liangren, let me assist you up.
Slowly. Slowly.
- Liangren, are you alright?! Liangren! - Li'er!
Liangren!
Grand Queen Dowager, how do you plan to deal with this matter?
I was just showing that little girl some of my might today.
The days are still long.
Grand Queen Dowager this time really tortured that Li liangren badly.
Did you all see that when Li liangren saw all those scrolls,
it seems that fire will be coming out of her eyes?! (very angry)
Isn't that right? But I really never thought that
the usually steady and refined Grand Queen Dowager
will actually use a method like copying scriptures to deal with Li liangren.
Isn't Li liangren to be blame for all of these?
Ever since she entered the palace, her position is unknown.
As the head of the six palaces, Grand Queen Dowager of course must teach her some lessons.
Sister, am I right?
Li liangren indeed was quite insolent.
Not knowing to restrain herself. If she isn't controlled soon,
there really wouldn't be any laws here in the royal harem anymore.
So the palace naturally consulted Queen Dowager
to implement the rules of the royal harem.
This time, we considered that she just delivered a prince so we wouldn't want her to get too exhausted.
Just letting her move her hands and do some reviewing.
Madam Min is here!
Wishing Madam Min good health.
What a rare guest. Why did you come to my palace?
I didn't invite you.
I heard some noises in the palace.
It was really annoying. That's why, I came out to stroll around.
See if there were additional mouses (scoundrels) living in the palace now
that are causing such a ruckus.
Min Dai, don't think that because you've beaten around the bush to curse me, I won't be able to understand it.
You are really rude.
You don't have a tea or a seat prepared here for you.
Hurry up and go back.
You do not need to worry.
I am only taking a stroll.
I didn't really plan to drink any tea here.
It's just Han zhangshi and Jing liangren,
you two are too pitiful.
Think about why you two entered the palace. If you are unable to bear His Majesty one or two children,
I fear that you two can only accompany Sister Chu to speak evil of others
in this room until you reach old age.
Min Dai, you have the nerve to say these words?
Are you favored too?
I am indeed not favored but I don't care.
I have already got disillusioned by the political situation of my mother state
that's why I was willing to be married off here into Xianyang.
Unlike you, as a princess of Chu,
you are carrying the hopes of a lot of people
and you have to make some planning for your father and ancestors.
And now, there is a favored Concubine Li.
Sister, no matter how you look at it, you surely find it unpleasant, right?
You...
Okay already.
My fellow sisters, just continue drinking your teas.
I still have to go visit Li liangren.
Oh, right.
I heard that it was His Majesty who personally carried Li liangren out of Huayang Palace.
Who is the royal concubine that is greatly favored by His Majesty,
could it be that you all still can't see it?
I am really so mad!
Madam, calm down.
From now on, whoever will allow Min Dai to enter my palace again,
I will then behead the person!
Madam, calm down.
Lady Gongsun of Wey, Li liangren, for giving birth to a prince,
is motherly and intelligent. She is especially being promoted to Madam, the top level royal concubine.
I've changed my mind.
I will keep Tian Ming by my side.
Why is that?
No matter if you are happy or not,
you are my royal concubine.
I will not allow anyone to bully you.
Even if just one hair, I won't allow it.
Let me help the past Crown Prince Jia then.
Madam, since you are this attentive to the matters of our Zhao state,
I am also willing to exert my minor strength for you.
Does Madam have anything you want me to do?
Please just instruct me.
Madam, not good! Prince Tian Ming is missing!
My inner palace is being strictly guarded yet you all lost the prince?!
You group of servants, if you don't honestly confess,
I will have you all executed!
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♫ Although we are poles apart with the whole galaxy between us, ♫
♫ I wait a thousand years just for this once. ♫
♫ Across numerous mountains and streams, I gaze at your beauty, ♫
♫ with the stars and moon as our intermediator. ♫
♫ The distant sky and sea converge. ♫
♫ The dark night falls. ♫
♫ My love is locked outside this city’s gates. I painfully await my lover’s return. ♫
♫ I waited until time and space have shattered, mountains and rivers have turned to ash, ♫
♫ and my face has withered. ♫
♫ I leave love behind, and continue to reincarnate into this world. ♫
♫ I fully understand the innumerable twists and turns of joy and sadness. ♫
♫ I will follow you through life and death. ♫
♫ We will travel across the vast heavens and earth. I will freely fly with you. ♫
♫ Yearning for you is better than lonely seclusion. ♫
♫ You are my only weakness. ♫
♫ I gaze with eager expectation. My tears fall like meteors. ♫
♫ I use a mirror to fix the makeup on my eyebrows. ♫
♫ If I can peacefully rest in your heart, ♫
♫ I will not fear rain nor wind. ♫
♫ The troubles of the secular world will become as still as water. ♫
♫ Even if my body shatters, or if my soul becomes ashes, ♫
♫ I will never regret true love. ♫
♫ I have known the love of the evening mist and morning clouds, but I only want your embrace. ♫
♫ I fully understand the innumerable twists and turns of joy and sadness. ♫
♫ I will follow you through life and death. ♫
♫ We will travel across the vast heavens and earth, and freely fly with you. ♫