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[It's Not Easy Being King]
[Episode 11]
- Isn't the Princess doing well? - Yes.
But this is a labor camp. Can the Princess be pardoned?
If she stays too long, she might not last.
It is not time yet.
Not until she develops feelings for you.
How long will that be?
- Da Xi. - You're doing well.
This is for you.
I'll need you to watch over the Princess for a bit longer.
No problem. Don't worry, I'll take good care of her.
What are you planning to do?
Relax, relax!
This needs to be planned out appropriately.
Give me some time to think.
Think? What do you need to think about?
Haven't you already come up with a plan?
You're so longwinded! You think this is like a trip to the market?
It's not as simple as exchanging money for goods.
Do you want to the Princess to change or not?
I do.
Then stop talking and listen to me.
Don't be like that. Let me in on your plans.
- Tell me what to expect. I can help! - I know!
Tell me.
Tell me!
You have a plan already, don't you? Tell me something!
- Stop annoying me. - I'm worried about Wu Shuang. Please!
Who knew that after I sent Wu Shuang away
their relationship would progress so much!
- I'm so happy! - Oh my goodness. The King is possessed.
When did the palace become so cursed?
Shaman... Shaman, please hurry and come!
- Thank you, thank you! - For what?
You're so brilliant, so amazing!
I'll do anything you ask!
Shao Yong! I saw it all!
You were holding hands and all... You really...
What do you want me to do for you? I'll do anything!
- That? Don't worry, I've got your back. - I know!
How should I repay you?
Repay? I feel like eating a hearty meal right now
and getting a good night's sleep. The last few days have been exhausting.
Okay, okay! I'll cook for you right now. Wait here.
Have a taste.
Is it good?
- Yes, yes! - Really?
- Your skills have gotten better. - Well, of course!
You try too.
Delicious.
Empress Dowager. I have brought all four consorts.
Greetings, Your Highness. Many blessings to you.
We are all one family. There is no need for such politeness.
You may rise.
Consort Jin, does His Majesty still need to sleep with candlelight
every time he visits your chambers?
Yes, Your Highness. His Majesty gets anxious if he cannot see my face.
Consort Yin. Does His Majesty order fish every time he dines with you?
Yes, Your Highness. He specifically asks me to prepare it for him.
Consort Tong, Consort Mu. Do you remember whether
His Majesty's birthmark is on the right or left of his derriere?
- Left. - Right.
How dare you conspire to deceive me like this?
Consort Jin, let me inform you.
The King never sleeps with candlelight.
He cannot fall asleep in the presence of light.
Consort Yin, the King does not eat fish. He gets hives if he does.
Consort Tong, Consort Mu. The King doesn't even have a birthmark.
- Forgive us, Your Highness. - Forgive us. Your Highness.
His Majesty has never visited me.
I didn't ask you here to hear your apologies.
Let me inform you. If you are incapable of gaining the King's heart...
I am going to send you all back where you came from.
Please spare us, Your Highness!
Your Highness, don't stress.
Perhaps His Majesty is just not used to them. It will get better.
I didn't expect that all these consorts would be so useless.
They didn't just hand chopsticks to each other...
they were feeding each other!
I have a friend in His Majesty's room and she says he treats Da Xi so well!
Gosh, is Da Xi about to become a consort?
No, maybe even the Queen!
Who knows? But I can't believe the King's fallen for a maid.
But doesn't that mean we have a chance too?
What are you talking about?
Forgive us, Your Highness.
Get up.
What is going on? Tell me everything.
I will not have mercy on you if you choose to lie.
Yes, Your Highness.
Da Xi. Citizen of Haojing City.
19 years old. Both parents are dead.
Prior to entering the palace, she was a successful restaurant owner.
Her restaurant was extremely popular.
What? She's an orphan? And a cook?
Her background is so mediocre. How can she match my son?
How bold of her!
Your Highness, don't be angry. Her background isn't too good...
but His Majesty likes her.
I heard that she was specifically selected by him to be his personal maid.
Weren't you afraid that His Majesty was into men? So, you see, this...
Never mind.
She is still a girl. Now that she has gained the King's favor...
she cannot be reckless.
She still has to familiarize herself with palace rules and etiquette.
Go and call Da Xi over here.
I'd like to interrogate her.
Yes.
Greetings, Your Highness.
Rise.
Da Xi, I originally would have looked down on someone of your upbringing.
But I am also aware that His Majesty favors you.
I am going to accept you for his sake.
However, you must learn palace etiquette
in order to prevent humiliating His Majesty in public.
So beginning tomorrow, at sunrise, I want you to come to my chambers
and study palace etiquette with Qiu Shui.
Until you satisfactorily pass my test.
Understood.
Punctuality is one of the most important rules of etiquette.
You are late. Show your hands.
Let us begin today's lesson.
You must watch your posture next to the King.
When you sit, make sure your legs are touching.
Place your hands over your upper thighs.
Slowly move your bottom back.
Make sure you don't lean your head back. Keep your body straight.
Here, you try.
Oh no. I forgot I have to meet someone.
What now?
Qiu Shui, keeping appointments is also an important rule of etiquette.
Please excuse me, I need to leave now.
You may not. The Empress Dowager has ordered
that you are not allowed to leave until you finish the day's lesson.
Fine. Just palace etiquette, right?
How hard is that? Watch me.
Walk. Stop.
Sit.
Bow.
How's that? Can I leave?
It's very accurate. You may go.
They want to teach me? Who do they think I am?
- Increase the patrols. - Yes.
- Sorry, I'm late. I was busy. - I thought you weren't coming.
Why wouldn't I? I always keep my word.
I wouldn't leave you hanging after promising to help you.
So... Have you thought of anything?
It's been so long. I don't know if... Wu Shuang is still hanging in there.
His Majesty is the one who sent her there...
so therefore, he is the only one who can let her out.
We need to come up with an idea to let His Majesty forgive her
and make her think you asked him to.
That way, she'll be grateful to you and we'll have succeeded.
That's right.
How do we do that though?
Official Shao Yong!
What's wrong?
Miss Da Xi, Official Shao Yong.
The Princess just got injured in the midst of her labor.
What?
Princess.
Are you all right?
What are you doing here?
- What happened? Does it hurt? - I'm fine.
I told her not to force herself but she wouldn't listen.
She insisted on climbing up to clean the beams
and accidentally fell off the ladder.
Her ankle is sprained. I don't know if she broke any bones.
- Stop talking, please go. - You...
Wu Shuang.
It's all my fault.
I'm sorry.
You should go. You don't belong here.
How can I leave when you're injured like this?
I don't need your help. Go!
- I can do it! - Wu Shuang!
What are you doing?
I know how terrible I was before, so I swore I'd become a better person.
I'm going to change so His Majesty and the Empress Dowager are proud of me.
- But-- - Official Shao.
I'm really sorry for everything I did to you before.
Don't worry, I get it now. Things taken by force aren't enjoyable.
I'll leave you alone in the future.
You won't have to keep hiding from me.
Thank you for dealing with my impudence.
You should go.
I beg you, please take care of Wu Shuang.
I will not forget your kindness.
No problem. As long as you pay me, anything goes.
I don't have any money on me. Do you have any?
I wonder how serious this man is about Wu Shuang.
I need to test him.
Official Shao, I gave all my money to the overseer.
I'm a palace maid, you know.
I don't have to send money home, but you know I love eating.
After all the money I spend on snacks, I never have much left.
I have nothing on me right now.
Then...
How about I owe you? I will repay you when I get paid.
No money? Then why are you still here? Go, don't waste my time.
- Official! - Official, don't leave.
Come here. I have a suggestion.
I know plenty of maids and eunuchs with money on them.
How about you borrow some money from then and repay them with labor?
What do you think?
That seems to be our only choice.
Official Shao, please take a break.
This firewood is plenty.
- You can take them to the kitchen. - Okay.
- I'll bring you my money. - Thank you.
Hurry, take these.
Be quiet!
Where's the firewood?
My firewood!
What do I do now?
If there's no firewood, my master is going to kill me!
It's all my fault.
Don't worry. If your master takes your month's salary, I'll pay you back.
I'm very sorry.
Official Shao, how hard are you scrubbing those dishes?
- It's broken! - I didn't use that much strength...
- The plate, it-- - Never mind, I appreciate your efforts.
Let me do it.
If you keep washing them like that, I'll lose my salary.
I apologize.
Official Shao.
Everyone has jobs they're good at and ones they're not.
You're clearly not suited for this kind of hard labor...
why are you still doing it?
Doing these things will help me reach my goal faster.
I'm willing to do anything to reach that goal.
And I am happy doing it.
Looks like Shao Yong is indeed a reliable person.
He is trustworthy.
No wonder even someone like Wu Shuang likes him.
- You're back? Take a break. - How is your foot?
I'll go grab some food for you.
Why are you guys suddenly...
- Do you not want us to be nice to you? - No, it's not that.
I just think it's so sudden.
I thought you hated me before.
That was before. We've been watching your progress.
We think you're a good person and that we can trust you.
So from now on, you're officially my friend!
Really? This is great! Thank you guys!
Stop acting so proud. You think they're nice to you because of you?
If it weren't for help from the outside, who'd like you?
- Shut up! - Why should I?
Am I wrong?
She's our friend. Don't talk nonsense.
Official Shao, you're back again.
I'm sorry I keep bothering you.
You know that the Princess's problems aren't easy to fix.
I just want everyone to be nice to her, and to encourage her
so she can see her own improvement.
That way, she'll have the will to keep going.
I think she'll change very soon. I'm counting on you.
No problem, no problem.
Please tell me if anything else happens.
Okay, I understand.
So, are you moved?
Miss Da Xi, what are you doing here?
Shao Yong labored all day long just for you.
Look at his hand, he injured it while chopping firewood.
Princess.
Shao Yong genuinely cares about you.
Why would he? I thought he hated me.
He hated the conceited, arrogant you.
Not the kind, fair person you are right now.
Why would you help us?
Don't you also like Official Shao?
The King even confessed for you.
What is the point of me liking him? He doesn't like me.
Miss Da Xi, I know I was wrong.
I want to leave this place.
Can you help me ask His Majesty for forgiveness?
I promise I won't cause trouble ever again. Really.
Okay. You can count on me.
What did you bring me here for?
You'll see.
Oh right... do you know how to ride a horse?
What do you think? I'm a cook, where would I get a horse?
- That's good. - Why is that a good thing?
If I fall off, would you compensate me?
Actually you don't have to compensate me. It's your body.
You're such an idiot. I've brought Shao Yong here as well.
If something happens to you, he will definitely save you.
Once he saves you, he will be your savior.
Then you can reward him... and you know what to do next.
What? Explain it to me, hurry!
He saves you, and then you grant him one wish.
He should ask you to allow him to marry me.
As long as you agree, then Da Xi can marry Shao Yong.
Isn't that what you wish to happen?
You're right!
But...
What if it works and we're still stuck in each other's bodies?
No, I think we'll switch back eventually.
Grant the marriage first, and the wedding can happen
whenever we switch back.
Yes, let's do it.
Official Shao Yong!
Official Shao Yong.
- Greetings, Your Majesty. - Get up, get up.
Shao Yong, I've heard that your equestrian skills are excellent.
I'd like to have a match with you, what do you think?
I would be honored.
All right.
Ready... go!
Your Majesty, are you all right?
Shao Yong! You saved me!
You are my savior!
No, it is my duty.
How about this, I will grant you a favor.
I'll give you anything you desire!
Thank you, Your Majesty.
I'd like to boldly ask for Your Majesty to forgive Princess Wu Shuang
and... allow me to marry her.
Wu Shuang?
Shouldn't it be Da Xi?
What's wrong?
Why is it Wu Shuang?
Your Majesty, a King does not go back on his word.
I am indeed heartbroken, but you have already promised Official Shao.
If you deny him, you will be ruining your reputation.
Fine.
Perfect!
Your Majesty, slow down!
Your Majesty, what is the matter?
Calm down!
Get out.
Leave!
Don't be so angry. I didn't expect that would happen either.
- I'd thought-- - Enough!
Do you think I'm an idiot or blind?
You think I didn't see that gesture between you and Official Shao?
What have you given me in return for my sincerity?
You never intended on helping me, did you?
You've been helping those two since the beginning, weren't you?
I shouldn't have trusted you!
Since you know, I won't hide anything from you anymore.
I originally did intend on pursuing Shao Yong.
But he and Wu Shuang had unacknowledged feelings for each other.
I felt that it would be a pity if they passed each other by.
And if I succeeded in pursuing Official Shao...
one day he would understand how he really feels
and all your feelings for him would go to waste.
That's my business, not yours!
Shady asshole.
Go away! I don't want to see you ever again.
Then I'm leaving for real.
His Majesty says that as long as you are still living...
Shao Yong will not give up.
I would rather die than be forced into a marriage.
Especially to you.
Official Shao, wake up!
Are you satisfied now?
["The Couple": Short Skit]
Xi Xi, come and play a game with me.
Don't annoy me, I've got a draft to finish. Play by yourself.
It's 12! I forgot to make supper for Ji Man!
You made this for me?
Do you like it?
I made it from scratch. My first time.
I don't know how it tastes. Try it!
- Is it good? - Sure.
Yeah?
- Too much salt. Don't eat it, toss it. - Hey, don't!
I think it's pretty good.
It's edible.
Really?
Everything you make for me is the most delicious.
Then you should eat mine too.
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