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[It's Not Easy Being King]
[Episode 6]
My Lord.
Ji Man says that someone spoke to him quite rudely in Court a few days ago.
He wanted to punish that official
but was afraid that he was one of your allies.
I was wondering if you could tell me who we can trust in the Imperial Court.
That boy isn't too bad after all, to consider my dignity.
So I'll gladly help him out a bit.
Official Chen, Official Chu, Official Zhao, and General Shi.
These four can be trusted.
My Lord. My Lord!
Qiu Shui.
I want you to deliver this message to His Majesty.
Tell him they are the Prince Regent's people. Get rid of them.
Understood.
So that's what happened.
Qiu Shui was the one who sent that letter.
It was I. Her Highness made me promise not to tell.
That is why I hid myself.
Why did not you tell me earlier?
- Do you not trust me? - No, that's not it.
Your father had just passed away then.
All eyes in the palace were on the two of us.
You were still young and careless.
I was afraid that if you knew, you'd accidentally let the cat out of the bag.
That would have made our situation even more difficult.
But what about after Uncle died?
Why did you still act like you wanted to remain in total control?
I saw how much happier you became after your uncle's passing.
In addition, the Court officials appeared to respect you
and you were a very spirited child.
How could I expect you to see beneath the surface facade
of peace and harmony within the palace?
So at the time, I purposely put pressure on you
by having you believe that the power was not in your hands.
Only by doing that could I make sure
that you'd remain focused and ready to resolve problems.
I didn't think that doing this would create such a huge rift between us.
Mother. I know now. You should have told me earlier.
Much earlier!
Ji Man. Let's not talk about these things any more.
It's in the past. It's no longer important.
The most important thing right now is that you take care of yourself.
You still have so much to do.
I understand. I will go back now.
Mother, you should get some rest as well.
- I'm leaving. - All right.
Your Highness, this is a relief.
Your suffering has finally come to an end.
Official Shen, Da Xi. His Majesty has returned.
Really, he's back?
Your Majesty, you've finally returned. We've been so worried!
Shall I call the shaman doctor over?
Da Xi, I need to have a word with you.
Where in the world did you go?
Don't you know people worry when they can't find you?
Why do you always make everyone worry?
Why are you so serious?
I'm back and I'm fine.
You'd better be.
Don't forget that you're in my body right now.
You'd better take proper care of it, or else I'm going to kill you.
I know!
I got something when I went out this time.
- Want to know what it is? - No.
You're so strange. Would it hurt to say yes for once?
Yes... it would.
Okay, you win. But I have to tell you regardless.
- It's to do with you. - Fine, fine. Hurry it up then.
I have work to do.
You've completely misunderstood your mother.
She isn't irrational and horrible like you think.
She did what she did to protect your kingdom.
Do you recall receiving a letter during Prince Regent's reign
with the names of all of his strongest supporters?
- It-- - Enough!
If that's all you have to say, then excuse me. I'm not interested.
I'm going to work. Take care, Your Majesty.
Just-- At least let me finish!
What's his problem?
Ji Man.
Are you feeling better?
Don't give yourself another cold.
I expect all of you to take proper care of His Majesty.
I will not show mercy if anything happens to him again.
Thank you for your concern, Mother.
I just felt like I needed some air, so I decided to come out for a walk.
You don't need to scare my servants.
- Son. Son! What's wrong? - Your Majesty!
- Qiu Shui, get the shaman. Hurry. - Your Majesty!
Ji Man. Come, get up, my child. Ji Man!
Your Highness.
His Majesty is still slightly ill from before.
I've already prepared his medicine.
However, it requires a conducting ingredient that is difficult to find.
I don't care what it takes. You must find it!
I will not forgive you if anything happens to His Majesty.
The conducting ingredient... is actually right before us.
Then why are you still standing here?
- It... It's Your Highness, your blood. - What?
Your Highness, don't be rash!
Your body is not strong. This could damage your health!
I am going to save my own son.
The conducting ingredient is ready.
- Take care of His Majesty. - I will, Your Highness.
Quick, bandage Her Highness's wound.
Yes.
Over here, over here!
Careful, be gentle.
Good, this way.
- Greetings, Your Highness. - Rise.
Your name is... Da Xi.
That is correct, Your Highness.
How is your wound?
I'm fine. Da Xi, I know His Majesty likes you.
I am glad that he has you to take care of him.
However...
I do not want His Majesty to know what happened today.
- You know what you have to do. - Why?
You risked your life to save His Majesty.
Why do you not want him to know?
Furthermore...
Couldn't you use this to ease some of the tension
between you and His Majesty?
The King's attitude towards me has begun to change lately.
However, I have no intention of using anything
to leverage His Majesty into understanding me.
I also do not want him to feel guilty.
I don't want him to violate his own heart
to treat me well because he feels he has to.
His Majesty clearly feels very little affection for you.
Why would you still risk your life to save him?
Perhaps women are indeed weak by nature.
But mothers will do anything for their children.
No amount of pain is too much to bear and no challenge is too great.
He is my son, my precious child.
His health is much more important to me than my own.
Who am I supposed to risk my life to save, if not him?
Your Majesty, you're awake.
Empress Dowager? Is she all right?
Why wouldn't she be?
Your Majesty, she just lost a little blood. She just needs some rest.
- All of you may go. Da Xi, you stay. - Yes.
It was all fake. Da Xi, you crossed a line.
How can you joke about such things?
You can't blame me. It's not my fault you're so stubborn.
You're like a brick wall.
I needed you to see how your mother feels about you.
- What else was I supposed to do? - But you shouldn't have gone so far!
Her body has always been weak.
If... If--
If anything happened, it would have been your fault.
So?
Were you moved by her actions?
I am so done with you.
See? You're still being stubborn!
Would it hurt to just be honest for once?
Your sulky face looks like pork liver.
How did you convince the shaman to play along?
Easy.
I just said I was still sick and needed a dose of strong medicine
or else government business would be affected.
I then told him I wanted to test Her Highness's trustworthiness.
It just took a little threatening.
You are really... You haven't learned even a tiny bit of propriety
yet these lowly peasant ways seem to come naturally to you.
They work.
Aren't you even the slightest bit moved? Just a tiny bit. A tiny bit.
Yes. Happy?
- What a busybody. - I knew it.
Are you feeling better?
Your Highness, are you all right?
Why are you alone? Where is Qiu Shui?
Ah, it's you. I felt a bit cold, so Qiu Shui went to get a coat.
You should rest until Qiu Shui comes back to accompany you.
How is His Majesty?
He is fine. It's all thanks to you that he's recovered so quickly.
- He... doesn't know, does he? - No, he doesn't.
Do not worry, Your Highness. He won't find out.
Good, that's good.
What are you discussing so animatedly?
Ji Man, I feel so much better knowing you're all right.
Mother, you should head back. It's cold out, don't get sick.
All right.
Da Xi, take good care of His Majesty.
He's only just recovered, so he shouldn't be out too long.
- Bring him back soon. - Empress Dowager, don't worry.
Goodbye, Mother.
See? Doesn't it feel so great to be on good terms with her?
However, why were you so determined to fix our relationship?
My mother passed away when I was very young.
So...
I've never had the opportunity to experience motherly love.
When I saw how coldly you treated your mother...
I felt like you were belittling what I consider the most precious thing.
I always thought to myself that if my mother were still around
it wouldn't matter whether she was good to me or not.
I'd still be happy.
I know I was in the wrong previously. Don't be upset.
From now on, the palace is your home and I am your family. Deal?
Don't be upset.
My goodness. What are they doing?
She's so ugly! Stop seducing His Majesty!
Stop right there!
Your Highness, how may I help you?
- You... - You harlot!
How dare you seduce His Majesty in broad daylight?
Don't assume you're better than everyone else
just because he chose you.
I'm warning you, stay away from His Majesty.
Otherwise, I will show you what I'm capable of.
Your Majesty!
What's with all the ruckus this early in the morning?
Your Majesty, you have to speak up on my behalf!
This horrible servant not only did not greet me...
but she also pushed me over and spilled food all over me!
What happened? Tell me.
There's nothing to say.
Her Highness has a very vivid imagination.
She thinks I'm trying to seduce you so she concocted all this drama.
She then sat herself on the ground and ruined your breakfast.
I presume Her Highness isn't happy with your conduct.
Otherwise why would she come here making trouble?
- She's lying! - All right, just clean this up.
Your Majesty! You're just letting her--
Yes. It's not as if you don't know what happened.
Stop humiliating yourself.
Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Please listen--
- Your Majesty. - Get yourself cleaned up.
- Shen Jia. - Yes.
Your Majesty.
How... do you plan on punishing her for today?
Ni Chang.
I've told you before. I don't like stupid women.
I also don't like women who think they're smart.
- Understand? - I... do... I do!
I'll listen to whatever you say.
I saw what happened today. She didn't even push you.
Why did you say she did?
I... I saw her hugging you in the gardens the other day.
You didn't fight her. I was jealous!
I like you. I adore you. I don't want to share you!
Your Majesty, don't be angry. I made a mistake!
Enough, enough.
I'm going to drop it since you're clearly just a lovesick fool.
Get up.
Don't do it again.
I understand. I won't ever again.
- Do you remember what I said before? - Yes!
I've... been practicing all this time... how to be gentle.
- How to... serve my man-- - Okay, okay! You'd better go.
But... it doesn't seem to be helping.
You still haven't come to see me.
I will once I've recovered.
How about this?
Come here every afternoon starting tomorrow.
Really? Yes!
I... will definitely be on time.
What are you doing? Putting on a performance?
You don't like it, Your Majesty?
I prepared this specially just for you.
You're my concubine, not a prostitute from a brothel!
Go change.
Go change!
Come over here.
Let me ask you a question.
If you want to tell me that it's late
I should stop looking over memorials and sleep, how would you say it?
Your Majesty... take a break.
Hurry and come to bed. I've... been waiting for so long.
- What's so funny? - Nothing. Continue, Your Highness.
How old are you, warrior? Do you have a wife?
I've just turned 20. I'm not married yet.
Then why don't I marry you?
What a pity it would be if your pretty little face were to be destroyed!
["The Couple": Short Skit]
Is there anything different about me today?
I don't know, is there?
You have sleep dust in that eye.
Can you not focus on these irrelevant details?
Haven't you noticed that today my--
My lipstick is really on point.
You've never even really looked at me!
No, what-- I--
Haven't I?
What's wrong with you?
I wanted you to look at me, not stalk me!
I think you put on too much lipstick today.
Really?
Should I help you wipe it?
Please consider my dignity.
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