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[The King's Woman]
[Episode 30]
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 up to Your Grace.
No one else can comment on it.
Junior Court Officer, Yan Dan was held hostage in Qin State for so long.
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 send troops after a hostage prince.
It is indeed so.
I traveled a great distance to invite Han Fei to Qin State.
Who knew that he would die a wrongful death in Great Qin?
Such injustice will make all the people ridicule me for being unkind.
Your Grace, please forgive me!
I was really concerned back then that Han Fei's intention
to preserve Han State would put Great Qin in jeopardy!
So I unwittingly made a reckless accusation!
Your Grace, it's all due to my foolishness and incompetence!
Please forgive me, Your Grace!
That's enough!
Even if I kill you, Li Si, it won't bring back Han Fei.
Since Mister Han Fei has already died
and we keep suffering setbacks in conquering Zhao State...
Meng Wu!
Draft a military countermeasure to discuss with me.
Yes, Your Grace.
[Suburbs of Zhao State]
Your Highness, it seems like we've reached Zhao State.
We're now 300 miles away from Qin State.
We can slow down now.
Be that as it may, Zhao State is currently at war with Qin State.
There are still many bandits who want to take advantage
and rob villages in the suburbs.
It's best we remain cautious.
Moreover, in order to ensure Crown Prince's safety
we should address him as "Young Master" instead.
That would be safer.
Young Warrior Jing is indeed thoughtful.
What's wrong?
It's all right.
- Let's go. - Go!
Who knew that His Grace wouldn't send troops to hunt down Crown Prince Dan?
Consort Li has always been on friendly terms with Crown Prince Dan.
She must have beguiled His Grace with her suggestions.
Speaking of which, if it weren't for Consort Li
how would I have ended up in such a predicament?
Master Xia Hou Yang, it isn't that I'm venting my frustrations on you
but if only you hadn't failed to carry out orders
Consort Li wouldn't have made it back to the palace.
Why else would I be sitting idle at home now?
Why else would I get the cold shoulder?
Master Li, my mentor's martial arts skills are second to none.
This really was an accident.
An accident?
Consort Li's senior, who came to her rescue
was but a guard prefect in the palace.
Master Xia Hou Yang, you couldn't even defeat him?
What else would you have me say?
Han Shen?
Master Li, what do you mean by that?
Han Shen?
Han Shen is a nobody.
Even a hundred Han Shens wouldn't be a match for my mentor.
Wasn't Consort Li rescued by Han Shen?
He even escorted Consort Li back to the palace.
How could that be wrong?
Han Shen never came.
If Han Shen had dared to show up I could've easily wiped him out!
But Consort Li definitely said that it was her senior who saved her.
Could it be that she has another senior?
The senior that Madam Li spoke of is someone else.
Han Shen is her eldest senior.
As for the one who came hurriedly to her rescue
it was her second senior.
He was also her lover, Jing Ke.
Jing Ke?
Her lover?
The two of them were inseparable before Madam Li married into the palace.
Not only did they eat together, but surely they also slept together?
I ran into them a few times in the fighting world.
They were so revoltingly cozy to be just fellow disciples.
So it was actually like that?
I've been feeling unwell lately, so I haven't visited Sister Min.
It's all right.
I heard about your pregnancy.
Is it really Mister Han Fei's child?
To be honest, I never thought I would conceive so soon.
I was very shocked when I found out.
I didn't know how to break the news to you.
I never expected to be pregnant with Mister Han Fei's child.
I had such severe morning sickness the first few months
that I couldn't even leave my room.
But you can't keep hiding in the palace.
Does His Grace know about this?
Honestly, I was so frightened that
I asked Madam Li to plead with His Grace on my behalf.
Madam Li?
Sister Min, rest assured! I only told her about the pregnancy.
I didn't mention a word about other matters.
But the more I thought about it... I'm not carrying His Grace's child.
Although His Grace agreed to not have him aborted
how long can we survive in the palace?
Palace Woman Han, do you still wish to leave the palace?
Yes! I'd like to reunite with my family before the child is born.
I haven't heard from them these days.
I'm still a bit worried.
The journey from Qin to Zhao is long.
It will be quite tough.
You are both dismissed.
- Yes. - Yes.
I think now is the best time.
You should leave the palace soon as there could be more trouble ahead.
Really?
Madam Min, you'd help me leave the palace?
The fewer who know about it, the better.
Tonight it is then.
You'll leave the palace tonight.
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 as you miss your family so much
I can't insist that you stay.
You must be cautious on the journey.
Thank you for your concern, Madam.
I don't know why, but ever since I claimed to be pregnant
I've become quite fond of sour food.
That means everything is getting better.
It shows that Your Ladyship truly thinks of yourself as being pregnant
so your body changes as though you are really pregnant.
Is this what they mean when they say everything gets better?
Whatever it is, my mood is great today.
So is my appetite.
Go to the kitchen and get me some snacks.
Yes!
The king has arrived!
What is His Grace doing here?
Quickly!
Quickly! Hurry up!
Here.
Cover yourself up.
My baby bump! Quickly!
Hurry up!
Quickly! Here.
Your Grace.
What's the matter, Lady Chu?
You don't feel well today?
It isn't that.
Since I woke up this morning, my head has been throbbing
so I've been in bed all day.
Excuse my manners.
You must rest well.
Much has happened in the palace lately.
I really wasn't in the mood to handle matters in the harem.
I understand.
I was very mad at you.
But since you've already married into Great Qin
you're a concubine in my harem.
I have been too indifferent to you.
Your Grace has overstated.
How about our child? Is he well?
Our child... is doing well.
He just kicked me a few times.
Is that so?
Let me feel him.
But... he's not kicking now.
Your Grace, don't worry.
You should get some rest.
Take good care of Lady Chu.
If you need anything, inform Regular Palace Attendant.
Thank you, Your Grace.
I'll get going then.
That almost scared me to death!
Goodness! It's so warm!
His Grace didn't seem to notice.
Your Ladyship, you acted so well.
As if.
Does the belly get this big during pregnancy?
Is it quite heavy?
I'll have to make it look even more convincing next time.
Madam, I've already made the arrangements for Palace Woman Han to leave the palace.
A few days after she leaves the palace we'll say that she fled from the palace.
I believe His Grace won't look into the disappearance
of a seventh rank Palace Woman.
After Palace Woman Han makes it out of the palace
she is to be silenced forever.
But... Palace Woman Han is with child.
What good is it to keep a useless person alive?
Besides, shouldn't her family in Han State be wiped out as well?
That girl made a mistake by getting Madam Li
to plead with His Grace on her behalf.
That means she trusts Madam Li.
What I need are people with no supporters.
If she trusts someone else, then she's not entirely loyal to me.
How can I keep such a person alive?
[South Palace]
Qing, you are dismissed.
- Yes. - Just leave this with me.
I'll stand by outside.
Empress Dowager?
I've brought you some dates.
Dates?
Have a bit more.
I haven't been able to visit you lately.
I feel really bad about it.
Empress Dowager, you mustn't think that I'm giving you the cold shoulder.
I was just too caught up in everything that happened.
These dates are so tasty!
They are so sweet.
How strange...
These dates taste so much like the ones Bu Wei got me from Zhao State.
They taste so similar.
Sister Min gave me these dates.
She said that these dates can only be obtained in the palace.
As for where they come from, I'm not too certain of it.
Sister Min?
You mean Min Dai?
Yes, Sister Min Dai.
Has she bore Zheng a son?
She has yet to have any children.
She doesn't like Zheng at all.
I simply can't figure out why she came so far to marry into Qin State?
Empress Dowager, what does that mean?
When we were in Handan
everyone knew that the marquis' daughter, Min Dai, was very close to Prince Qian.
They would admire the lanterns together in winter
and the flowers in the spring...
They were inseparable.
They were so intimate.
Prince Qian?
You mean the reigning king of Zhao?
Sister Li, you must have heard about Qin State's strategy
to attack Zhao in the name of rescuing Yan State?
Our former king passed away suddenly.
Crown Prince Qian succeeded the throne.
But Zhao Qian conducts himself badly.
He's spoiled and willful.
Great Zhao may soon be destroyed.
I thought that Sister Min disliked him greatly.
But everyone in Zhao State knows what a womanizer he is.
Not to mention that after he was made Crown Prince
there's no knowing how many beauties he brought in the name of his harem.
Sister Min.
Now that Zhao State is being attacked by Great Qin
Handan City is in peril.
How do you still stay calm?
Sister Li, you should know.
I never show any concern for politics.
Now that I'm married into Qin State
everything that happens in Handan is no longer of my concern.
This won't do... What if I finish them all?
No... I have to eat these in moderation.
This is...
What is this about?
This is the pinecone tea I asked to be brought from Zhao State.
There's been so much going on lately
It's always good to nourish our health.
Thank you for your concern, Sister Min.
Actually, I'm all right.
Not at all.
You only went to visit Crown Prince of Yan
and ended up being abducted. It must have been such a shock.
How is that all right?
This pinecone tea is so refreshing.
Sister Min, thank you for sharing all the lovely things with me.
Qing, come and try some.
Qing?
Qing? Qing?
I'm sorry, Madam.
I was distracted.
It's all right.
What were you thinking about? You were so deep in thought.
Sister Min is one of us.
You can just speak your mind.
Sister Min, you wouldn't mind listening, would you?
Of course not.
I heard from other palace maids that...
Palace Woman Han... is dead.
What? She's dead?
Was Palace Woman Han ill or...
She was murdered.
She was murdered?
How is that possible?
Qin State's harem is heavily guarded.
Who could possibly commit murder within the palace walls?
Madam, I don't know the details.
I just heard that she was found dead in a ditch in the suburbs.
A farmer found her.
Because she was elegantly dressed the soldiers looked into her identity.
In the end, she was identified by the palace's Tiger Valor Army.
This is simply too bizarre.
Palace Woman Han is only a seventh rank concubine.
How could she leave the palace gates of Xianyang at will?
Why didn't anyone know that she left the palace?
I don't know about that.
I just heard that she died a terrible and strange death.
Her abdomen was even ripped open.
Her child must be--
One dead, but two lives taken...
Who on earth could have wanted to harm Palace Woman Han?
She was such a lovely lady.
All in all, this is indeed a strange case.
The poison connected Palace Woman Han to Han Fei's death.
The two biggest suspects who could've poisoned Mister Han Fei
are Li Si and Lady Chu.
Although they still refuse to admit it
there's no one else as suspicious as them.
So I think that perhaps Palace Woman Han was also--
Silenced?
Why does Madam Min seem a bit weird today?
She doesn't like Zheng at all.
Empress Dowager, what does that mean?
In Handan, everyone knew that the marquis' daughter
Min Dai was very close to Prince Qian.
They admired the lanterns together in winter, and the flowers in spring.
They were inseparable.
They were so intimate.
Your Grace, there are other people from Chu State in the palace!
They could have glass beads as well!
In fact, the glass beads that Lady Chu gave me...
They are still with me.
But I don't think that Lady Chu could have done this.
Oh?
How so?
Li Si and Lady Chu's involvement in Mister Han Fei's death was settled.
The both of them were also punished by His Grace.
Lady Chu was demoted.
Li Si was caned.
Even if they deserved it
they were already punished and held accountable for their sins.
Lady Chu really doesn't need make an unnecessary move
like killing one more person, only to risk being punished again.
Perhaps, Lady Chu ordered Palace Woman Han
to do some unspeakable deeds.
But she was afraid that Palace Woman Han would expose her.
Or perhaps Lady Chu was being blackmailed by Palace Woman Han
so she had no choice but to kill her.
Sister Min, you do have a point.
But we can't find the truth with just our speculations.
Indeed.
The dead can't be revived.
Lady Chu's evil deeds may now be forever buried with Palace Woman Han.
Is she trying to cover up something by blaming Lady Chu for the murder?
Zhao State is indeed wealthy.
It lives up to its reputation.
We haven't even reached Handan yet, but people here are so well-dressed.
Handan City must surely be even more prosperous than this city.
Young Warrior Jing, it's all because of you
that I finally got to witness Swan Swordsmanship.
We owe it all to you for getting Crown Prince out of Qin State.
Mister Tian Guang, I'm flattered.
We still have a dangerous road to travel before we reach Yan State.
We have to remain alert at all times.
It's been tough on Young Warrior Jing along the way.
Let's find a spacious inn, so I can properly treat you.
Young Master, you're too kind.
Young Master, go ahead, I'll catch up later.
Speak! Who are you?
Crown Prince!
Crown Prince.
General Fan?
Your Ladyship! Your Ladyship!
Bad news!
Why are you so panicked?
Don't you know it will affect my baby?
Palace Woman Han left the palace unauthorized.
She died in the suburbs!
What did you say?
Palace Woman Han is dead?
The palace was just informed of the news.
The imperial physician and Tiger Valor Army have verified
that it was indeed Palace Woman Han and her unborn child.
Her child is dead?
What should we do now, Your Ladyship?
His Grace thinks you're pregnant.
Are we to keep pretending or buy a child from outside to replace it?
Don't talk about that yet.
Let me think this over.
Who could have wanted to kill Palace Woman Han?
Why is there always someone out to get in my way?
To find out how our plan with Junior Court Officer was leaked
I've been investigating these days.
A servant told me that
Madam Min would sometimes visit Palace Woman Han in secret.
Only her personal maid, Xiao Li, was allowed into the room.
Min Dai?
She used us.
That's right.
Why didn't I think of that?
After Palace Woman Han learned of our plan to poison Lord Changping
she leaked the information to Min Dai.
It must have been the two of them.
They had framed me for it!
This won't do! I must tell His Grace!
Your Ladyship! Hold on!
You're supposed to be pregnant now!
Don't get so anxious and worked up.
You'd expose your lie before His Grace.
What should I do then?
Calm down first.
We'll have to gather evidence first before crying out for justice.
Calm down first.
Min Dai, indeed.
I'll never let her off so easily!
Lady Chu, greetings.
Madam, Lady Chu is here.
Madam?
Min Dai.
Are you dead or are you pretending to be asleep?
Sister Ruo, what brings you here?
You seem so angry. Don't let it affect your baby.
I was going to visit you.
Stop pretending.
I'm here to hold you accountable for what you did!
You had Lady Jing killed.
You also killed Palace Woman Han.
Why would you frame me for it?
Sister Ruo, you're so concerned about Palace Woman Han's death?
That does surprise me.
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?
That's why you hate her so much.
Min Dai, don't reverse effect and cause.
It's obvious you used Palace Woman Han
to learn of my plan and used it to kill another!
You still dare to sound so confident right before me?
You killed Palace Woman Han to silence her.
How ruthless you are!
Use your plan to kill another?
Lady Chu...
Would you dare to confess to His Grace that
the man you intended to kill wasn't Mister Han Fei, but Lord Changping?
Lord Changping is the Left Prime Minister of Great Qin.
Mister Han Fei was but a visiting official.
You plotted to kill an imperial official.
This should get you convicted of a crime
far worse than killing a visiting official?
You... You're making groundless accusations!
Stop it!
What is going on?
Lady Chu came and made a fuss for no reason.
She even made wild allegations and made such a scene.
I'm embarrassed to have Sister Li witness this.
Nonsense!
Lady Chu, since you're with child
you should get some rest soon, so you don't affect the baby.
Sister Min, are you all right?
Since you're fine, I'll get going.
Lady Chu! Lady Chu!
Lady Chu!
What are you doing here?
Now that I'm in a sorry state, you must be pleased?
If I wanted to mock you
I could have easily taken Madam Min's side just now.
Why would I have you leave first?
You and Madam Min are as close as sisters.
If you wish to scoff at me
you have many chances to do so in private.
There's no need to put on a show for me.
Lady Chu, do you really have nothing to do with Lady Jing's death?
If I killed Lady Jing
I swear that I'll rot in hell and never reincarnate.
What about Mister Han Fei?
Did you poison him?
I bear no grudge against Mister Han Fei so why would I harm him?
This is so strange...
Palace Woman Han said she still had those glass beads you gave her.
Whose glass beads were in the prison cell?
I've been in the palace for years.
I've also given glass beads to Grand Empress Dowager and Min Dai.
Yet His Grace only accused me of it.
Why didn't he suspect Min Dai?
Mister Han Fei suggested attacking Zhao State.
Shouldn't Min Dai find him more annoying?
Lady Chu, you shouldn't pester Madam Min these days.
I'm suggesting this for your sake.
Why should I obey you?
If you don't wish to end up like Lady Jing and Palace Woman Han...
you must heed my advice this time.
I've always felt sorry for Palace Woman Han.
A young woman in her prime, who was looking forward to becoming a mother...
Who knew that she'd end up murdered for no reason?
Mister Han Fei's sudden demise was a great sorrow on its own.
But there was hope as they had a child to prolong his bloodline.
Who would have known that it would end so?
It does make one sigh.
Although Palace Woman Han died outside the palace
her funeral should be held as a concubine's would.
Thank you, Your Grace.
I will instruct them to do so.
What about her family in Han State?
Have they been notified?
That is what baffles me the most.
I only found out after trying to contact them lately
that soon after Palace Woman Han left the palace
all her family members back home passed away.
Palace Woman Han couldn't have known about it when she left.
It's just that I simply can't figure out why
Palace Woman Han would want to leave the palace.
Madam...
In your opinion, do you think Palace Woman Han played a part
in Mister Han Fei's death by poisoning?
I had once considered that.
However, I did ask Palace Woman Han about it
and she seemed to blame herself for it.
The glass beads that Lady Chu gave me are still with me.
Indeed, I was instructed by Lady Chu in the first place
but... but I really thought that
His Grace would only lock him up for a few days.
Now, Mister Han Fei is dead.
No one will listen to what I have to say in defense.
What made me regret the most is... Mister Han Fei was a lovely person.
If it weren't for me
he wouldn't have died so wrongfully in Qin State.
Could Palace Woman Han have been silenced by Lady Chu?
That did cross my mind as well.
However, Lady Chu was demoted because of Mister Han Fei's death
so it's illogical that she'd make things worse for herself.
Your Grace.
Lady Chu became very sensitive after being demoted for Mister Han Fei's death.
She is now carrying your child.
She will be the mother of a prince or princess.
Your Grace shouldn't be too harsh on her.
You're so strange.
Lady Chu has tried to harm you several times.
Yet you don't hate her and even spoke up for her.
Actually, as we're both women
it isn't as if I can't figure out what she has on her mind.
Lady Chu yearns to become the queen.
I'm neither jealous nor keen for that position.
What is there for me to vie with Lady Chu?
You...
You just won't let me confer you as my queen.
There wouldn't be so much trouble if you took charge sooner.
Since I came to the palace, I've gotten through some things.
As long as I'm not harmed, I won't harm anyone.
As long as I can raise Tian Ming to adulthood
I am at peace.
I don't need anything more.
Do you need me?
You're asking the obvious.
Your Grace, I'd like to speak to you about a matter.
You mustn't get mad at me.
Could you visit Empress Dowager in South Palace when you have time?
I went to South Palace to visit Empress Dowager some time ago.
She looks so frail and dispirited.
She's also not in a sound condition.
If it were someone else who said this, I'd be very angry.
But if it's you... All right.
I'll visit Empress Dowager with you tomorrow.
Your Ladyship, this is treason!
I'll lose my head for it!
I wouldn't dare do so!
Your Ladyship, please spare me this time!
I do know this is treason.
I also know that you'll get killed for it.
However, Imperial Physician Li, you'd better not forget that
we're partners in crime.
You confirmed my pregnancy in the first place.
If other physicians find out that I've never been pregnant
you still won't get away with it.
You will still be killed for this.
That's why you are now left with just one solution.
[Preview]
Li...
I'm quite disturbed.
All my closest kin have strayed further away from me.
Mother seemed so mentally fragile.
My child was also miscarried by accident.
Cheng Jiao and Yan Dan have both turned against me.
You are all I have left now.
After I married into the palace, I heard someone say that
Lord Changan was banished to a foreign state for betraying Qin State.
He didn't betray me.
I was the one...
I betrayed him.
I ask to leave the palace for a month.
I have important errands to run.
When all is done, I will return on time.
What is it about?
Madam Li has entrusted some tasks to me.
Am I not to know about it?
I can only say that it does no harm to Your Grace and Great Qin.
You can choose to protect your junior so much that you remain single for life.
Are you content simply to stay by her side?
I'm content as long as she is safe and happy.
Stay true to your word.
Your Grace, rest assured.
I am a man of my word.
You were going to investigate Palace Woman Han's death.
I wonder how the investigation has been going these days?
I already know who killed Palace Woman Han.
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