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[The King's Woman]
[Episode 38]
[Jing Ke's residence, Yan State] This is Jing Ke's residence?
I heard that Warrior Jing is remarkable.
Exactly!
He really is a fine man.
There are so many people.
- He's a great warrior. - Indeed remarkable.
I've always wanted to meet Warrior Jing.
Brother Jing, did you invite all these people over?
I didn't.
Please come in!
Brother Qin is here.
Brother Qin!
Brother Zhang!
It's been a long time!
Brother Qin!
I'll introduce you to one another.
Come on over.
This is the famous Jing Ke, Young Warrior Jing.
So you are Young Warrior Jing?
I've heard much about you.
I heard your swordsmanship is remarkable.
I wonder when I could see it in action?
How could you see it whenever you want?
Isn't that right, Young Warrior Jing?
Young Warrior Jing!
Seeing is believing.
Young Warrior Jing!
Young Warrior Jing, these are all valuable gifts
sent from Crown Prince's manor.
There is food, as well as some home accessories.
Where should we put these two rock sculptures?
Just leave them somewhere.
All right. Everyone, be careful with them!
Leave them in the backyard!
Do you see that?
Crown Prince treats him with such courtesy.
Of course, Young Warrior Jing's skills in martial arts are second to none.
Come over here!
Why did you bring so many people to Brother Jing's house?
Nice to meet you!
You don't get it.
I'm building up Young Warrior Jing's fame and helping him make some friends.
Or else, Crown Prince will forget him.
Brother Jing doesn't care about fame and wealth.
That's what you ladies think.
All swordsmen care about fame and wealth.
What else did Jing Ke master that ruthless Swan Swordsmanship for?
I heard that you're very skilled in swordsmanship.
- I... - When can we see you in action?
Everyone!
Crown Prince also gave Young Master Jing this house.
Why don't I show you around?
- Good! - Good!
- This way, please. - Let's go.
This way, please!
Let's go.
Qin Wu Yang!
This way, please!
This house is really nice.
This way, please!
Over here.
This way, please.
[Han State] [Han Fei's Tomb]
Mister Han Fei...
I've set up your memorial tablet here in your motherland.
Although I'm not fit to be your king...
Once I unify the states, I shall prove to the world just how talented you were.
[Platform in Ji City, Yan State] Come quickly!
Wait for me!
Quickly!
Wait for me!
I heard that Crown Prince has been recruiting warriors
from all the states with handsome rewards.
Whoever comes to Yan State is treated with courtesy.
Miss Lan, you're so smart.
What do you think it's all for?
All wise rulers are eager to recruit talent.
Crown Prince finally got out of Qin and returned home.
It's normal that he wishes to build up his own force of talents.
I don't think that's it.
Since Crown Prince just escaped from Qin State
shouldn't he be keeping a low profile
to avoid attracting King of Qin's attention?
Moreover, Ying Zheng is a violent and ruthless man.
He would fall out with anyone in a split second.
Who knows if his men have already followed us to Yan to seek revenge?
Mister Tian Guang.
Your Highness.
This banquet is bustling with such enthusiasm that
when His Highness insisted on inviting you
I was worried you wouldn't show up.
His Highness invited us most cordially.
Of course we had to show up.
Exactly. I'm also curious to see what kind of warriors have come to Yan.
Miss Lan, what do you think?
The man is very well known in Wei State.
Today, Crown Prince even sent out his Gold Bell Carriage to pick him up.
I think he will be here soon.
May I ask, what is the warrior's name?
Wu Xiang.
Step aside!
Step aside! Step aside!
He looks like a warrior.
After you.
This is our crown prince.
Wu Xiang had someone deliver a letter to Crown Prince
to volunteer as a suicide warrior.
He's willing to serve Yan State.
In order to prove himself and his remarkable swordsmanship
he's willing to accept public challenges.
Crown Prince has already returned to Yan safely.
Why does he even need a suicide warrior?
This Wu Xiang doesn't seem to be very impressive.
I still think Young Warrior Jing's Swan Swordsmanship is the best.
- Lan. - Thank you.
My Brother Jing is definitely the best.
Right, Brother Jing?
Your Grace, Fan Wu Ji was defeated and then defected from Qin State.
Now, he has unfaithfully pledged himself to Yan State.
It's obvious that he has gone against Great Qin.
If we don't take any action, wouldn't that allow everyone
to belittle and disregard the prestige of Great Qin?
Your Grace, I think that Junior Court Officer is right.
Fan Wu Ji knows our nation's military strategies very well.
Crown Prince Dan of Yan was also held hostage here for years.
The two of them may have colluded since long ago.
If so, it could bring harm to Great Qin, Your Grace!
Meng Wu, I summoned you here today
because you know Fan Wu Ji better than anyone else.
Moreover, you can speak on behalf of the other military commanders.
Tell me. How should I handle Fan Wu Ji's new allegiance to Yan State?
Your Grace, in regards to the matter of Fan Wu Ji's betrayal
I've already discussed it with General Wang Jian.
Although Fan Wu Ji and I shared comradery
fought shoulder to shoulder, and pulled through death in battle
the other commanders and I understand
that Fan Wu Ji is well aware of our military strategies.
If he remains alive, he will pose a threat to us in the long run.
In order to ensure the safety and prosperity of Great Qin
I hope that Your Grace would command us to attack Yan State
so as to make sure that justice is served!
I concur.
Since Crown Prince Dan of Yan is so ungrateful to Your Grace
there's no need for Great Qin to show him any mercy.
The six states wouldn't even criticize us if we were to attack Yan for that.
Very good!
It seems that all my subjects are very loyal to Great Qin.
In fact, by the time Yan Dan returned to Yan State
I had already sent over a skilled warrior.
Crown Prince Dan's every move...
Every interaction he has had with Fan Wu Ji
has been reported to me.
Attacking Yan State...
is just a matter of time.
But the journey to Yan State is long.
Since Han State's Nanyang City now belongs to us
we'll annihilate Han State now, when it's at its weakest.
Your Grace is wise!
- Your Grace is wise! - Your Grace is wise!
When conquering Han State, according to military law
you are to kill anyone who dares to resist.
Yes, Your Grace!
Imperial Court is dismissed.
Imperial Court is dismissed!
Li Zhong!
Present.
Convey my orders.
Today's court discussions are not to be made known to the harem.
Whoever violates this order will be sentenced to death.
Your Grace, forgive me for speaking boldly.
Your Grace is so wary of having it made known to the harem.
Is it because of Madam Li?
I am going to unify the states.
There is bound to be bloodshed.
As for Madam Li...
She doesn't need to know too much about this.
She just needs to witness the peace with me in the end.
Yes, I understand.
[Crown Prince's East Palace, Ji City.]
After you.
Crown Prince admires you for your performance during the matches.
He'll prepare a house for you here in the city.
If you need anything, just let us know.
I'll have someone send it all over.
Thank you, Royal Tutor.
All right, I take my leave.
Mother! Father!
Tian Ming!
Where exactly have you been?
I waited for so long!
I went to war.
I nearly died.
Your mother came to save me.
Isn't your mother great?
Really? Is Mother that great?
Senior Han.
Junior Li, it's a relief to see that you're safe.
Senior Han, thank you for looking after Tian Ming these days.
Tian Ming is very clever.
He's a good child.
I even taught him a few stances in the past few days.
Didn't I, Tian Ming?
Yes! Mother, take a look.
All right, all right.
Since you're reunited, I should get going.
Uncle Han, where are you going?
Uncle Han, didn't you say that you would take me fishing?
Aren't you going to teach me more martial arts stances?
Tian Ming, be good.
Uncle Han needs to handle some other matters.
You won't come back again?
I'm sorry.
Uncle Han won't be coming here again.
Junior Li...
I'll get going.
You should see him off.
Senior Han!
Senior Han.
I'm afraid that if you leave today...
this will be the last time we see each other.
There is something I must tell you.
All these years...
I'm really grateful to you.
Without you by my side
I might not have survived till today.
However...
I can't selfishly keep you with me either.
A carefree life outside the palace is more fitting for you.
Junior Li.
I had once thought...
Wherever you wanted to go, however dangerous
would be where I wanted to go.
But now...
You and Ying Zheng are in love.
So...
You don't need me here anymore.
Everything I owe you...
I'll be sure to repay in my next life.
There's no need to repay me.
Just being your senior in this life is already enough for me.
But Li...
One day...
Should he be unable to protect you...
Or if he hurts you...
Remember.
You'll always have a spot in my heart.
I know I could never win you over.
If you love someone...
Even if she never reciprocates, it doesn't matter.
As long as you can stay by her side, it is good enough.
I love her.
In this world, nothing matters more to me than she does.
If you dare lay another finger on her, I'll have you killed right away!
I won't let Li stay in this cage!
I'm taking her away!
As long as I'm alive, I won't allow anyone to mistreat Li!
Senior Han, thank you.
Thank you for everything that you've done for me.
Young Warrior Jing.
General Fan.
Crown Prince, Mister Tian Guang.
What happened?
Royal Tutor escorted Warrior Wu Xiang back to his room last night.
Who knew he'd be assassinated during the night?
The assassin was bold enough to murder him in the East Palace.
He's obviously making a statement.
Could the assassin be from Qin State?
It's hard to tell.
Crown Prince discreetly planned his escape from Qin State.
It's a fact that he enraged King of Qin.
King of Qin dares to send someone here to harm Crown Prince?
I won't spare him!
If Ying Zheng was really out to kill me
I wouldn't have survived till this day.
Your Highness, you mean...
A warrior was assassinated in my palace.
But I wasn't harmed at all.
This makes his purpose loud and clear.
It's to make everyone stay away from me.
Should anyone try to pledge allegiance to me
they will end up dead.
Crown Prince, you're absolutely right.
Mister Wu Xiang's death must be known to all by now.
Now, everyone knows that whoever pledges allegiance to Yan State
will be seen as going against Qin State.
That devious Ying Zheng.
Then I'd like to offer a suggestion.
Your Highness.
You don't have to keep recruiting warriors.
I...
I'm willing to assassinate King of Qin for you.
Assassinate King of Qin?
Your Highness, is that why you were recruiting suicide warriors?
Since I've already escorted Crown Prince safely back to Yan State
and made myself the Qin Kings's arch nemesis
I'm the most suitable person to assassinate him.
Madam, who would have known that His Grace would bring Madam Li back?
I heard that when His Grace had an accident in Han State
he was actually rescued by Madam Li.
Now, Madam Li matters even more to His Grace than ever before!
Even the imperial officials don't dare to voice an opinion about it.
If... If Madam Li holds us accountable for what we did...
What should we do?
The enemy isn't even standing before us yet
and you've already panicked.
And... I stole her short sword.
Would Madam Li blame me for it?
I... I--
Madam Li arrives!
Speak of the devil! I...
- Step down! - Yes...
Madam Min, you must know why I'm here to see you today.
Has His Grace sent you here to kill me?
His Grace isn't as unfeeling and ruthless as you think he is.
Besides, His Grace once regarded you as his close friend.
What Madam Min did isn't bad enough to warrant a death sentence.
Framing a concubine for treason.
Attempting to betray Qin State.
Honestly speaking...
You could pin any wrongdoing on me.
But Great Qin is known for its strict law.
If I'm not punished for my actions
what will His Grace do if anyone hears of it?
His Grace knew long ago that you and King Qian of Zhao were lovers.
It's just that His Grace couldn't figure out
why you were so willing to marry into Qin State.
But now he does.
In order to make Zhao Qian pay for his infidelity
you chose to assist Zhao Jia.
That was also understandable.
By right, Zhao Jia should have taken the throne.
It's just that King Yan of Zhao was tricked by Consort Chang then
and abolished Crown Prince Jia to anoint Zhao Qian instead.
Zhao Qian is a short-sighted man.
With him as king, Zhao will perish sooner or later.
Why would His Grace make an effort to kill you?
At least, before Zhao State is subjugated
Zhao Jia should get to rule for some time.
Consort Li, I'm begging you.
Go and talk to His Grace.
Tell him to let Zhao Jia take the throne.
If he can become king
everyone in Zhao State will be grateful to Qin State.
I shared the same thought once.
I thought that all six states have their way of operating in politics.
How could the powerful Qin State use unification as an excuse
to conquer and overtake the states?
I don't wish for more war.
Nor do I wish to see anyone hurt or dead.
But which of those kings truly cared for their people?
It isn't so... Zhao Jia is different.
He's a strategist with great vision.
He can definitely change Zhao State.
If Zhao Jia hadn't been born in such chaotic times
I believe he would've had the potential to become a king.
No...
But he instigated Lord Chang'an into rebellion.
He turned His Grace against Lord Chang'an so they would never meet again.
How could His Grace possibly forgive Zhao Jia?
Senior Han returned from Zhao State.
He brought back a handwritten letter from Lord Chang'an.
Lord Chang'an told His Grace who Zhao State's informant in Qin State is.
It's you.
Sister Min!
Return to Handan.
This is the last bit of mercy His Grace can show you.
No...
My time isn't over yet.
I won't go back there.
I won't go back there!
My time isn't over yet.
His Grace won't believe another word you say.
Why do you insist on staying in Qin?
You're wasting your youth away--
Madam!
Madam...
Madam Min, think it through.
Qing, let's head back to our quarters.
You... How did you find out about our plan to assassinate King of Qin?
Since we arrived in Ji City
and Crown Prince insisted on taking General Fan in
I had already guessed as much.
Ying Zheng wants General Fan dead.
But Crown Prince obviously acted against Ying Zheng's warrant.
Doesn't that make all of Great Yan an enemy of Qin State?
In order to set the record straight
Qin State will eventually wage war upon Great Yan.
Even if Great Yan sends out all its armed forces
there are no more than 200,000 soldiers.
How can you go up against a million of Qin's elite soldiers?
Great Yan...
Great Yan must either surrender, or assassinate King of Qin.
Forgive me, Young Warrior Jing.
You were actually the first person I thought of for this mission.
Forgive me for speaking bluntly.
Because of Miss Gongsun, I don't wish for you
to undertake this mission out of personal feelings.
The tyrannical Qin State attempts to conquer the world.
It's only natural that people are against it.
Since I've mastered the skills passed on to me by my mentor
how can I stay away when the world is in a crisis?
I've been thinking about assassinating the king of Qin for a while.
As for my junior...
She is now King of Qin's concubine.
Be it good or bad, it was a choice she made herself.
I have already accepted that.
This decision wasn't made out of any personal feelings.
Mister Tian, do rest assured.
Since I've already made it clear to the crown prince
it means that I'm determined to do it.
This is the choice I've made.
It has nothing to do with anyone else.
If so, I'll report to His Highness immediately.
Assassinating King of Qin is a significant mission.
We must make a detailed plan.
If I could rid the world of such evil, I would meet my mentor's expectations.
Jing Ke...
The friendship you have pledged to Great Yan...
Allow me to thank you for it in advance.
Mister Tian.
Madam, Madam Min and Xiao Li did such terrible things to us.
Yet you still forgave them?
You really are too kind.
Anyway, we're doing well now.
Why think about such unpleasant matters?
Moreover, Madam Min was also punished for what she did.
I believe she couldn't have been happy all this time either.
The most important matter right now is nursing myself back to health.
Madam is right.
The baby had a tough time with us in the Lateral Courts.
Fortunately, the baby is so lucky.
Be it a handsome prince like Prince Tian Ming
or a pretty and clever princess like yourself
I believe His Grace will protect the child well.
My child...
I hope you can be born safely and grow up well.
Greetings, Madam.
What is it?
This is a nourishing soup sent from the Imperial Medical Bureau.
It's a supplement for Madam.
Imperial Medical Bureau?
How would they know that Madam is pregnant?
His Grace had them prepare it.
- You are dismissed. - Yes.
I take my leave.
Madam.
Madam, have it while it's hot.
Hold on.
Get going.
Go.
Li.
Your Grace...
How is Madam?
Your Grace, Madam's child couldn't be saved.
I'm incompetent.
Your Grace, please punish me.
What did you say?
How did this happen?
It's my fault.
I was too careless...
Your Grace...
This isn't Madam's fault.
Today, after five o'clock
a palace maid brought some soup from the Imperial Medical Bureau.
She said that Your Grace had ordered it to be brought here.
That's why I gave it to Madam.
Who knew that in no time Madam would suffer great abdominal pain?
I saw that it didn't seem right so I sent for the imperial physician.
Who knew that it was already too late?
It's such a grave loss.
It's all due to my negligence!
Your Grace! Please... please punish me!
Hold on.
Your Grace, forgive me for my derelict of duty.
I only just found out that Madam was pregnant.
We have never prescribed any supplements for Madam.
You're dismissed.
Yes, I take my leave.
Madam didn't want anyone to know, so I went along with her wishes.
Who knew...
It would end up putting her at risk.
I was too careless.
That bowl of soup...
Who sent it here?
Guard Prefects, listen up!
- Present! - Present!
I will have this matter investigated right away!
Who on earth sent over the soup to make Madam miscarry?
Go fetch Commander of Guards.
Tell him I want the palace sealed off for investigation.
- Yes! - Yes!
Your Grace...
Your Grace!
Li...
Don't worry.
I will make them pay for what they did to you.
Your Grace!
Madam!
Madam, please lie back down.
I know who is out to harm me.
Who is it? Who wants to hurt you?
It's someone who found out that I was pregnant.
Madam, since His Grace has already decided to investigate the matter
your health comes first now.
I'm begging you!
Please get some rest first!
Madam!
Madam Li.
- Madam is in the room-- - Get lost!
Give me back my child!
You killed my child, you murderer!
Go ahead.
Kill me if you want!
My life doesn't mean much.
You got me into this predicament.
Madam Min...
You got yourself into this predicament!
No one tried to harm you!
I can't help Zhao State.
Nor can I drag Zhao Qian off the throne.
This is all because of you!
You think you're supporting a great ambition?
That you're helping Ying Zheng unify the world?
You have no idea what Ying Zheng really is like.
You've been deceived by him.
You were completely deceived by him!
Shut up!
Tell me.
Did you do it?
Yes, I did it.
Do you know that according to palace regulations
the murder of a royal heir will get you tortured to death
and three generations of your clan killed?
I know that.
So you knowingly did it.
Should I say that you're too bold...
Or do you belittle me?
Neither.
I did it for the future of Great Qin.
I'd even risk my life to kill her child!
When Consort Li was with child before she left the palace for days!
Your Grace also knows about it!
She spent a night out in the wilderness with her senior.
Your Grace, how can you be sure that she was carrying your child?
What did you say, Madam Min?
Do you even know what you're talking about?
I was carrying His Grace's child.
I'm not that sort of frivolous woman!
How can you prove it?
Look at you...
Heaven, earth, the sun, and the moon can all vouch for me.
I, Gongsun Li, am not one to do anything against my conscience!
Consort Li, do you dare to swear it?
Do you dare to swear that Tian Ming is His Grace's son?
[Preview]
You know that I can kill you at any time.
I want you to see me vanquish your Zhao State.
That will be the worst punishment to you.
Madam Li is by no means a frivolous woman.
If she rekindled her affection for her senior...
How could she share the news of her pregnancy with me so happily?
It's just that whenever I think about the night she spent with that man...
It really bothers me.
Li...
Are we really going to Handan now?
Of course.
This is wonderful.
I've really missed Zhao State.
I've always wanted to go back and have a look.
Who knew that Zheng would really allow me to go home?
I'll be attacking Zhao State in a few days.
Min Dai... Why don't you come along?
That is a command.
You're not to defy it.
Dress up nicely.
I believe that King Qian of Zhao will be looking forward to seeing you.
Madam Min.
We were once close sisters.
But your foolishness has gotten you nowhere.
You're on your own.
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