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[The King's Woman]
[Episode 29]
Squat down!
Stab me.
Your Highness, come out quickly!
Let's go.
Step aside!
I don't think you should come after us.
I don't wish to take more lives.
Thank you, Commander Li.
If we're fated to meet again, I'll return your horse to you.
Greetings, Your Grace.
You may both rise.
Your Grace, I failed to do my duty.
I couldn't bring Crown Prince Dan back.
Please punish me, Your Grace.
In my opinion, those bandits were Yan Dan's men.
They planned this with Yan Dan.
They staged the home invasion to confuse us.
Then they bought some time to make it out of Great Qin.
I fear that Your Grace is right.
They were extremely skilled in martial arts!
They're definitely no ordinary bandits.
Yan Dan must have plotted for quite a while.
I didn't even notice anything amiss.
It's because I trusted him too much.
Moreover, Tiger Valor Army is made up of Qin State's elite soldiers.
If both you and Ruan Qing are no match for those assassins
it seems that Yan Dan came fully prepared for it.
I should have sent Wind, Forest, Fire, and Mountain after them.
I underestimated him.
Your Grace, among those who rescued Crown Prince Dan
one assassin was unbelievably skilled in martial arts.
I led an entire troop of Tiger Valor Army there
and yet he took them all out single-handedly.
If I hadn't witnessed it myself, I wouldn't believed that
such a terrifying person could even exist in this world.
- Terrifying? - Indeed.
That day, I truly couldn't figure out if
it was a man or a ghost with those skills.
If such a man exists, Yan Dan has been assisted by great talent.
- We must be cautious. - Your Grace.
I had believed that regardless of how valiant the man may be
no one could defeat Great Qin's cavalry single-handedly.
Yet after seeing this person today
I believe it's easy for him to even take the commander's head.
- Li Zhong. - Present.
Convey my order to Meng Wu.
Get our Black Army to be more cautious.
Yes, Your Grace!
Guard Han.
You've been injured.
Your Grace, it's just a minor injury.
Guard Han was once a professional fighter.
It seems Yan Dan's men are also professional fighters.
I wonder if you have any idea who those men might be?
Your Grace, forgive me for voicing more of my opinion.
Although Senior was once a professional fighter
the Gongsun family was never a renowned or huge school in the fighting world.
My grandfather only contributed to Puyang with his combat skills.
Moreover, Senior Han has been in the palace for years.
There are so many new fighters in the fighting world now.
How could he recognize them all?
Could a new fighter have such astounding combat skills?
Even if he's new to the fighting world
his swordsmanship must belong to a certain school of martial arts.
Madam witnessed it too.
What is your opinion?
The world is enormous, and so is the fighting world.
There are bound to be some who are extremely skilled.
As a woman, I do not know much.
How could I possibly identify every sect and school?
Commander Li regards me too highly.
Madam Li, forgive me for asking so boldly.
I still can't figure out one matter, and would like your insight.
Madam went to Crown Prince's manor to visit His Highness.
How did you end up being taken hostage by the bandits?
When the real Crown Prince was swapped, were you in the room?
Did you stay in Crown Prince's room the entire time?
Madam, didn't you witness how it all happened?
It was chaotic back then.
I heard noises outside the room, so I went to take a look.
I think that's when the bandits must have swapped the Crown Prince.
You mean to say Guard Huang and Guard Han neglected their duties?
They failed to protect Madam Li.
Why would you allow Madam Li to leave the room
and fall into the hands of the criminals?
It was indeed my oversight.
- Please punish me, Your Grace. - Han Shen! Is this true?
- Commander Li-- - Forget it.
Since Yan Dan has already left Qin, we'll discuss this some other day.
Madam, if I offended you in any way please do forgive me.
Commander Li, you are just carrying out your duty.
Don't take it to heart.
Your Grace.
As for hunting down Crown Prince Dan--
I'm a bit tired.
We'll discuss this another day.
Yes, Your Grace.
[Border of Qin State and Wei State]
Your Highness, there's still a long way to go.
We should be approaching Wei State soon.
Let's rest here first.
Please have some.
Young Warrior Jing.
Young Warrior Jing?
Please have some.
It's all right, Mister Tian.
I'll take a look around.
You should rest here.
It takes a few months to get to Ji City from Hangu Pass.
I hope Senior Jing can escort Crown Prince Dan safely back to Yan.
When did you get here?
Why didn't I notice?
I walked right in.
You were too caught up in whatever you were thinking about.
You didn't notice me.
You become the enemy's target time after time.
Do you know how much I worry about you?
If I'd known that Yan Dan would fake an illness to set a trap
I never would have sent you there.
If those bandits dared to abduct you as their mistress
I'd have them wiped out even if I had to exhaust all of Great Qin's forces.
Don't get ahead of yourself.
Do you think everyone loves a tigress like me?
You mean... that I have a unique taste?
That's why I love a tigress like you.
Fortunately, you made it home safely.
Right, I have a gift for you.
What is it?
Don't get me more of those--
I know you're not fond of those flashy corals or pearls.
The gift I want to give you is one-of-a-kind.
What is it?
I've decided to bring Tian Ming back to the palace.
Really?
Tian Ming can come back?
I know that after you made it back from such misfortune
only Tian Ming can truly bring you comfort.
This really is wonderful.
I only got to see Tian Ming a few times in the past three years.
Whenever I saw him, I felt like he had grown so much.
I was really worried that, one day, he wouldn't recognize his own mother.
I'm sorry.
I've kept you apart from your son for far too long.
I won't separate you two again.
To be honest...
I sometimes miss Tian Ming dearly.
After all...
He is also my son.
Brother Jing.
Tian Ming, you just said you'd eat with me.
But then you don't eat properly.
What is on your mind?
Father, do you know what it means to be carefree?
Carefree...
It means you can do as you wish.
You can have whatever you want.
Father, are you carefree?
Tian Ming, when I unite the world into one empire
there will be no more war or conflict.
Since we're both born to be rulers, we'll be the most carefree of them all.
Really? Will I be even more carefree than the birds in the sky?
Of course.
Although birds can fly freely
they have to worry about their food every day.
Besides, they also have a lot of natural enemies.
How can they be carefree?
What natural enemies?
Natural enemies like... the big birds who eat small birds.
There are also cats who want to eat birds.
Birds are scared every day.
So of course, they can't be carefree.
I don't wish to be feared by others.
I want to be with everyone and play happily together.
If I can only be carefree by making others scared
then I don't want to be carefree.
It's all right.
You don't understand the expectations I have for you yet.
Your Grace really dotes on Tian Ming.
Tian Ming is a good child.
He's also very lucky.
He's raised by those who love him dearly.
He's unlike me.
Your Grace...
Yan Dan is just like me.
He has been held hostage in a foreign state from a young age.
It's not that I couldn't understand how he felt.
I hope I can be feared by others.
Then I could protect everyone I wish to protect.
He must have thought...
One day, when he's at the peak of his power
he'll have all those who once belittled and pitied him
never look down on him again.
So...
So I'd rather that they all fear me
than have them pity me.
That is what it means to be truly carefree.
Come here!
- Your Ladyship, don't be angry! - Your Ladyship, don't be angry!
I ate so many oranges while I was reading!
None of you tried to stop me?
Now both my tooth and stomach hurt!
What exactly are you all doing?
- Your Ladyship, don't be angry! - Your Ladyship, don't be angry!
Your Ladyship, I have a matter to report. It's good news.
You're all dismissed.
Yes, Your Ladyship.
Good news?
I must have been jinxed lately, so I'm terribly down on my luck.
What good news can there be?
Good news for others is bad news for me.
Although it's good news for someone else
it could also become good news for Your Ladyship in the future.
Tell me about it!
The spy I planted in the Imperial Medical Bureau reported back today
that a concubine picked up a miscarriage prevention decoction.
She's been pregnant for months.
A concubine is pregnant? Who is it?
It's Palace Woman Han.
Palace Woman Han?
That's impossible.
His Grace hasn't visited her place lately.
Wasn't she bestowed to Mister Han Fei by His Grace?
I think it must be then that she became pregnant.
Mister Han Fei's child?
What does that have to do with me?
Your Ladyship, fret not.
Let me explain it to you.
Although His Grace is upset that Mister Han Fei died in the prison
those outside the palace don't know that he was innocent.
They still think that Mister Han Fei was a traitor of Great Qin.
Palace Woman Han understands that
although His Grace won't have her abort the child
he can't have everyone knowing she's carrying Mister Han Fei's child.
Since the child's existence can't be made known to others
no one would even care to keep the child in the palace or make sure it survives.
Am I right?
You mean...
What I mean is that... we should use this opportunity
to have you fake your pregnancy.
And when you're supposed to be due
you can then pretend that Palace Woman Han's child is yours.
Give her some gold and send her out of the palace.
Find her a decent husband and we can wrap it all up nicely!
Me... pregnant?
Palace Woman Han is about four months pregnant.
From today, you just have to fake a bump that appears to be two months along.
Meaning you conceived before you were demoted by His Grace.
Then you can pretend to give birth prematurely.
As long as the child is healthy, no one will mind if he's a bit big.
Moreover, Your Ladyship can use this chance to win His Grace over again.
See? Isn't this good news?
Let me think it over.
This is indeed a great plan.
When did you become so smart?
I learned it all from assisting Your Ladyship.
All right.
If this plan succeeds and I get to return to Zhaode Palace
I'll definitely reward you handsomely.
Thank you, Your Ladyship!
I heard you rarely leave your room lately so that you can nurse your health.
So I came especially to visit you today.
I feel bad about misunderstanding you last time.
So I brought you some supplements today.
Didn't Your Ladyship believe that I framed you last time?
Why would you suddenly treat me so well?
It's not like you don't know what my temper is like.
I was in a bad mood after being demoted.
So I was a bit too harsh with you.
Don't take it to heart.
After I calmed down and gave it some thought
I realized I was the one who made a deal with Junior Court Officer.
It had nothing to do with you.
Now that it has turned out this way
it would be really unfair to blame all of it on you.
After all, who hasn't married into this palace from a faraway state?
Perhaps all of us still care for our motherlands.
But we are, after all, His Grace's concubines.
That's all the more reason for us to get along and help one another
when we're in trouble, am I right?
Yes... yes.
These supplements help replenish energy and blood.
It's particularly effective in preventing miscarriage.
To be honest, all these years in the palace
I, too, wanted to bear His Grace a son.
That's why I often take such supplements and decoctions.
Just take them as supplements.
It can't hurt to have them for nourishment.
Thank you for your kindness, Your Ladyship.
You're welcome.
All right, I'll leave you to rest.
I'll head back first.
There's no need to walk me out.
Don't forget to take those supplements.
What is Lady Chu up to?
Didn't she bear a deep grudge against you just a few days ago?
Why would she bring supplements over today?
She must have found out that I'm pregnant
so she did it to scare me.
But... But Lady Chu should know that you're not carrying the king's child.
What exactly is she plotting?
I can't figure it out either.
Perhaps it's because Lady Chu couldn't conceive after all these years
so her temperament suddenly changed?
She couldn't stand the sight of others doing better than her.
Look at what she did to Lady Jing back then.
How could her temperament change so easily?
She has to be plotting something.
That's why she's suddenly kind to me.
Then... What should we do with those supplements?
Who knows whether they prevent miscarriage or induce it?
Throw them away.
Don't let anyone see you.
Yes.
My child... You've lost your father before birth.
I just hope that you won't suffer as much as your father did.
Your Ladyship, your pulse is in a good condition.
You're in great health.
Your Ladyship, you need not worry.
But I've been feeling dizzy, nauseous, and sleepy so often these days.
Imperial Physician, have you not noticed anything?
I examined your pulse very carefully just now.
I didn't notice any odd symptoms.
If Your Ladyship really does have such symptoms
I'll prescribe some sedatives for you.
Your Ladyship could try that?
Imperial Physician Lu...
You still haven't figured out what I was hinting at.
I've been feeling dizzy, nauseous, and sleepy very often these days.
Did you really not notice any signs in my pulse?
Forgive me for being slow-witted.
I don't understand what Your Ladyship is hinting at.
Her Ladyship had this prepared especially for you.
Please accept it.
By accepting it, you will confirm Her Ladyship's pregnancy.
Your Ladyship, a false report of pregnancy is considered treason!
I wouldn't dare!
Just do as you're told.
Come and read my pulse every month.
Prescribe supplements to prevent miscarriage.
When the time comes, I'll produce a child.
Imperial Physician Lu.
You better not forget about Lady Jing's miscarriage...
How much gold did I give you for that cup of tea?
There's also your family back in your hometown...
They are currently looked after by the soldiers of Chu State.
I...
I understand.
I... I'll surely do as Your Ladyship has instructed.
Very good.
- Greetings, Madam Li. - Do rise.
Madam, thank you for agreeing to see me today.
I asked you over so suddenly as it's not easy for me to get around.
Palace Woman Han, you're pregnant?
It's Mister Han Fei's child.
Madam, I wouldn't dare ask for more.
All I hope is that Madam can plead on my behalf to His Grace
allowing me to give birth to this child.
Now, only Madam can help me.
Madam, you must help me!
You mustn't get too agitated.
Your Grace, I have a matter to report to you.
What is it?
Palace Woman Han...
She is pregnant.
It's Mister Han Fei's child.
How unexpected.
How far along is she?
I went to visit her today.
She seems to be about four or five months pregnant.
She must have conceived before Mister Han Fei was imprisoned.
The child is destined to a tough life.
He has even lost his father before birth.
Palace Woman Han had wanted to keep it a secret.
But she was unwell some time ago and asked the imperial physician
for a miscarriage prevention decoction.
She thinks that she won't be able to hide it anymore
so she asked me to plead on her behalf.
Plead on her behalf?
Although Your Grace has punished Lady Chu and Junior Court Officer
for the death of Mister Han Fei
the public still believes that Mister Han Fei betrayed Qin
and died in Great Qin's prison.
In name, Palace Woman Han is still Your Grace's concubine.
But she's carrying a traitor's child.
The matter can't be made known to the public.
Palace Woman Han is scared that I'll have her abort the child, right?
Forgive me for voicing my opinion.
If Your Grace and I are of one mind
I think that we are already too indebted to Mister Han Fei.
Indeed.
We truly owe Mister Han Fei too much.
How about this?
I'll entrust this matter to you.
Tell Palace Woman Han not to worry.
I thank Your Grace for you benevolence.
But the relationship between Qin and Han is a bit delicate now
because of Mister Han Fei's death.
You must handle Palace Woman Han's pregnancy with care.
If someone uses this against us, it won't be good.
Yes, I understand.
Your Grace, Lady Chu has asked to pass on a message to you.
She hopes that you could visit her.
What is there to visit?
How dare she have me visit her?
Your Grace, Lady Chu is with child.
She's pregnant too?
Is another concubine pregnant too?
Finish what you were saying.
It's said that Lady Chu has been pregnant for almost three months.
The imperial physician just recently read her pulse.
She had thought that she was unwell.
Three months?
That was before I had her demoted.
Your Grace, in my opinion
Lady Chu is still your concubine.
She is also the princess of Chu State.
She is of prestigious status.
Her son will carry the royal bloodlines of both Qin State and Chu State.
But...
I'm still troubled by Crown Prince Dan of Yan's escape.
I don't wish to visit her.
Zhao Gao!
Go prepare what needs to be prepared.
Yes, Your Grace.
How is Ruo also pregnant?
Lady Chu, His Grace heard of your pregnancy
so he had me bring these precious herbal supplements
for your nourishment.
Thank you, Master Zhao.
Shang Yi, take them.
Where is His Grace?
Why hasn't he come to visit me?
His Grace is occupied with state affairs lately.
I'm afraid he won't be able to make time for a visit.
But when His Grace heard that Your Ladyship is pregnant
he immediately ordered me to visit you.
It seems that His Grace still cares for Your Ladyship.
But Your Ladyship is now carrying the king's child...
Why weren't there any symptoms?
Judging from your appearance...
I can't at all tell that you're pregnant.
I have always been very healthy.
I'm rarely ill.
That's why you won't be able to notice much.
But now that you mention it...
Your Ladyship...
Your Ladyship, do you feel better?
I still feel a bit nauseous.
Your Ladyship, take care.
I will report this to His Grace.
Thank you, Mister Zhao.
I'll take my leave then.
Take care, Regular Palace Attendant.
Your Ladyship, Regular Palace Attendant probably bought our act, right?
Who knows?
That Regular Palace Attendant...
Speaking of which, I really don't look like I'm pregnant.
Go and get me a fake baby bump.
I have to look the part.
Yes!
Did I seem convincing just now?
A bit harder?
Is it convincing?
Your Grace.
Both General Wang Jian and General Yang Duan He
led our army to war against Zhao State again.
Yet they are once again defeated by Li Mu.
I think that in order to defeat Zhao, we must first take out Li Mu.
I hope all the officials can brainstorm and recommend strategists.
Great Qin's priority is breaking Li Mu.
That Li Mu... Not even Wang Jian and Yang Duan He could defeat him.
How remarkable could he possibly be?
Will my ambition to conquer the world be ruined by Li Mu?
Your Grace.
The cavalry led by Li Mu is swift and agile.
Our war chariots are of no use.
Before we devise a good strategy to take out Li Mu
I suggest that perhaps we shouldn't keep taking Zhao State head on?
We should recuperate and assemble our armed forces
before taking the next step.
I share Lord Changping's opinion.
Meng Wu!
Present!
Convey my orders to Wang Jian.
Have him retreat from Zhao State.
Preserve Great Qin's armed forces first.
When the time is right, we shall attack again.
Yes, Your Grace.
Your Grace is wise!
I've actually heard that
the reigning king of Zhao and his mother don't get along with Li Mu.
It's because Li Mu objected to the deceased King Yan of Zhao's
decision to appoint his mother as queen and abolish Crown Prince Jia.
I believe that Zhao State had no choice but to relocate Li Mu
from the northern border
because our army was pressing too hard on them.
Should we take a more laid-back approach in the battle
King of Zhao will let his guard down.
Perhaps that would be the best chance to sow discord between them.
On that note, I did consider sowing discord as a strategy.
Should you have any suitable strategists, please recommend them.
- Yes, Your Grace! - Yes, Your Grace!
Does any other subject wish to report?
Your Grace, I have a matter to report.
Speak!
Crown Prince Dan of Yan betrayed Qin and escaped.
This is a grave sin of treason.
May I be so bold as to ask whether
Great Qin should send troops after Crown Prince Dan of Yan?
So as to pacify unnecessary gossip.
Your Grace, I think that is entirely Your Grace's decision.
Others should not comment on it.
Junior Court Officer, Yan Dan was held hostage in Qin State for years.
He is like a brother to His Grace.
Although his escape from Qin State is a disappointment to His Grace
Great Qin would only incite gossip
if we choose to send troops after a hostage prince.
[Preview]
I'll get Regular Palace Attendant to bribe the guards for you.
Someone will be waiting outside the palace for you
to assist you in leaving Qin State.
I'll never forget Madam's kindness.
Palace Woman Han...
You shouldn't be traveling in your current condition.
But since you miss your family so much
I can't insist that you stay.
You must be cautious on your journey.
I heard from other palace maids that... Palace Woman Han is dead.
What? She's dead?
She was murdered.
It was a terrible and strange death.
One dead, but two lives taken...
Who on earth would want to harm Palace Woman Han?
You had Lady Jing killed.
You killed Palace Woman Han too.
You never spare a glance at anyone who is useless to you.
Why are you so concerned about Palace Woman Han?
Could it be that she told His Grace how you poisoned Mister Han Fei?
Since I came to the palace, I've gotten over some matters.
As long as I'm not harmed, I won't harm anyone.
As long as I can raise Tian Ming
I'm at peace.
I don't need anything more.
Do you need me?
You're asking the obvious.
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