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The King's Woman
Episode 20
Madame...
- Madame... - Respectfully greeting Your Majesty. - Stop your nonsense! Hurry and treat her!
I will go treat her now.
Your Majesty, Guard Han has already been sent in the manor of the royal physicians to be treated. His injuries look grave.
Tell me. How come matter like today
appear in my royal palace?
How come when Madame Li hit the ball, there would be those guards that charged into her?
From what I know, those were guards from the Huayang Palace.
They entered the hall to protect Grand Queen Dowager Huayang.
How about that assassin?
I am still checking on her background.
The defense of my royal Qin palace is actually this negligent.
You actually allowed for an outsider to carry out her assassination plot in my palace?!
Your Majesty, please calm down. I surely will investigate this matter thoroughly
and then report them to you.
Li Zhong,
you thought that Madame Li was trying to assassinate me
so you hurt her, am I right?
That time...
No need for you to worry too much. You know that I trust you a lot.
Just say what you think.
That time, the hall really was very chaotic.
Madame Li just suddenly charged towards Your Majesty.
I indeed thought that she was planning to assassinate you so I tried to stop her.
But thinking about it again now,
if not because of that sword by Madame Li,
Your Majesty would have been hurt by that assassin now.
The consequences are unimaginable.
That is why I think that even though Madame Li knows how to wield a sword well,
if she really intends to kill Your Majesty,
she had so many time and places where she could have attempted to kill you.
She totally need not do it today, in front of so many people,
in a hall full of guards to assassinate Your Majesty.
Madame Chu. This act today is really so spectacular.
My good little sister, this matter today really frightened me a lot.
How could you say it like that?
No matter how much plotting you did, you all wouldn't have expected that Guard Han
will suddenly appear.
I do not know what you are talking about.
But what I saw was
Madame Li trying to assassinate His Majesty.
Madame Min, you are very smart.
You and Madame Li also are very close like sisters.
Do you know
why that Madame Li attempted to assassinate His Majesty?
Assassinate?
Could it be Madame Chu, you did not notice that little sister Li was trying to protect His Majesty?
Who knows?
In my opinion, this set up today,
seemed to have been arranged by you.
Madame Min has no evidences so why are you blaming our Madame like that?
You all can keep denying it.
The truth will come out eventually.
Little sister, your words are really full of thorns.
You keep siding with that Madame Li.
It is fine if you would not admit it.
You clearly know what you have done.
Let me give you an advice.
If you keep doing evil things, you will just bring self-destruction.
Informing Your Majesty, Madame Li is already out of danger.
We just need to take note of treating her fever.
You all leave now. I will take care of Madame Li by myself.
Yes.
Eldest senior brother...
Do not worry. I surely will save him.
Just rest well. Okay?
♫ It is also a scar I am unwilling to remove. ♫
♫ The road is long. My heart has chased him afar, ♫
♫ but who is the first one to forget? ♫
♫ How could I be satisfied with being unable to see through this? ♫
♫ My empty tears are tied down and are unable to be released. ♫
♫ What to do? Even if I turn around, I am destined to be alone, ♫
♫ but I do not demand forgiveness. ♫
♫ As I look across the mountains and rivers, I know my yearnings for you are true. ♫
♫ Over years and months, my pain remains deep. ♫
♫ While I try to mask my laughter, the flowers fall like tears. ♫
♫ I have merely turned around. ♫
What is going on in the palace lately?
The sword dance was arranged by Grand Queen Dowager Huayang.
Yet it caused Madame Li and Guard Han to get injured.
Right now, the attention of His Majesty are all focused on those six guards from Huayang Palace.
It seems that he is not placing much suspicion on that assassin.
Ying Zheng surely understands that since his Qin is the enemy of the six states,
so it is really not surprising for assassins to enter his palace.
The assassin is from Wei.
Her family has been killed by the Qin army and she is not some famous individual in the realm of jianghu.
She has no relationship with Ji City at all.
They surely will not be able to find out that we were the one who sent that assassin.
This matter will surely not involve Yan.
What is the situation of the injuries of Madame Li?
She pulled out her sword that day just as a chivalrous heroine courageously doing what is right
or sincerely trying to protect Ying Zheng?
Your Highness Crown Prince, why are very much concerned about the situation of Madame Li?
As a royal concubine of the king of Qin, Madame Li
protecting him is just normal. Is it not?
I just think that she is different compared to the other members of the royal harem.
Since she entered the palace, she never got involved in the fight for the queen position
and she is not afraid to offend Ying Zheng.
Your Highness Crown Prince, do you mean that
we can entice Madame Li to be an accomplice of our Yan State?
I did not think up to that point.
Moreover, Madame Li has a strong personality and does not put too much weight in fame and wealth.
She is a real heroine of jianghu that has an imposing and strong character.
I fear that she is not a person that can be easily drawn to our side.
Having a woman like Madame Li who is both talented and virtuous by his side,
I am just a bit envious of Ying Zheng.
Li'er...
You're awake?
You had a nightmare.
I also don't know why I fell asleep by your side.
Li'er, you know that I have always slept alone.
I never fall asleep next to a person.
When I was in Luo Yang, I already heard of that.
What are you doing here?
This is my room.
Your room?
Actually...I...
am not used to sleeping next to someone.
Me too.
How are you feeling?
Your fever seemed to be gone.
My Eldest Senior,
Guard Han, how is he?
Guard Han lost a lot of blood. I already ordered for him to be treated.
Eldest Senior helped block that blade for me.
He probably is heavily wounded.
I need to go see him.
The imperial doctor said you have to rest and heal your wounds.
If you move around now, your wound will reopen.
Besides, you can't help much by going now.
Don't worry. Rest well. I will check on him for you.
Actually, that day, I did not intend to assassinate you.
When I was dancing,
a sword fell out suddenly.
Then I noticed the assassin behind you.
So I charged forward.
But if my Eldest Senior didn't block that blade for me
I would be covered in wounds now
or dead.
I will clearly investigate this matter.
I will not let you be falsely accused.
Actually I think there are many suspicious aspects about that day.
If someone wanted to frame me up,
frame the crime of assassination on me,
who then was that assassin at the room that time?
I think it wasn't planned by the same person.
My Qin is the enemy of the six states.
There are many who want to kill me.
But
someone who dared to use your sword dance
during my birthday celebration to frame you,
this person is more vicious than the assassin.
Your Majesty, Madam.
Madam, you finally are awake. You really worried me to death.
Give me the medicine.
Here.
You are my wife. You are ill
and I am taking care of you as I am supposed to.
-Here. -Let me do it myself. I'm not a child.
What? Do you think there is poison in this medicine?
I don't mean it that way. Why don't we let Qing Er feed me?
If anyone dare to stop me from my chores,
I will chop their head off.
If you still don't eat,
I will personally feed you, one at a time.
Be good. Eat the medicine.
Here.
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So lively, We finally have entered the city.
We do not need to eat those rice cakes anymore. They had made me lose my sense of taste already.
I so want to eat something fresh and hot to end the funeral of my teeth (eat a sumptuous meal).
Okay.
Brother Jing, what's wrong?
Nothing.
I'm a bit hungry. It seems like I smelled the flavors of cooked food.
Let's go eat.
Then what are we waiting for? Let's go.
-You can leave. -Yes.
Emperor
How is he?
His wound is still serious. I've used the best medication
but his fever is not going down.
If he can make it past these two days, then he will be alright.
Thankfully Guard Han is young and strong.
I have taken his pulse. Although it is weak,
I believe he can make it through.
Guard Han is truly loyal to his duties.
If Madame Li was injured by this sword,
the consequences would be unimaginable.
He didn't care about living or dying.
He used his life to protect Madame Li.
Not anybody can do that.
Imperial Doctor Zheng. Use all your efforts to treat and save Guard Han.
If there are any needs, immediately report it to me.
I will obey.
Qin Wuyang from Yan State
Younger Brother Qin. You're young and have an inner force like this.
After a while, I suppose you will surely be even more extraordinary.
I must surpass you today.
Don't be anxious. Progressing in martial arts can't be reached in one step.
Practice some more.
Plus today, Warrior Gao has won 79 times.
He's really worthy of being the famous Yanxiang Swordsman in jianghu realm. Awesome!
I will beat you next time.
Everyone return to your seats. Honorable guests, let us go.
- Brother Gao. - Brother Gao.
Ge Lan. Jing Ke
I haven't seen you for a long time. Your skills is one level higher.
Brother Jin, you look a bit different.
Thank you for your past teachings.
I am able to turn over a new leaf today.
Otherwise I'd still be drinking over my self pity now.
It is good you realized that.
Miss Ge Lan, so you've come along.
It's been a while. I didn't know Brother Gao is in Daliang.
You live in Qi state, but you're often in Wei state now?
I have a reason for visiting Daliang this time.
Brother Gao, how can you say this?
It's a long story. Let's sit down and talk about it slowly.
Okay.
- How are things? - I've investigated it thoroughly.
The assassin who infiltrated into the palace that day was from Wei State.
She is not linked to the 6 guards from Huayang palace.
More investigation is needed to check if someone is behind the assassination.
Grand Queen Dowager wanted Madame Li to perform sword dance at my birthday feast,
and use the chance to bring her guards.
Under the guise of protecting me,
they would kill Madame Li.
Now it's clear that it was a trap.
Where are those guards?
I issued the order to bring them, but
they are blocked by Grand Queen Dowager at Huayang Palace.
What did you say?
Grand Queen Dowager Huayang insists that those guards are not under your domain.
They cannot be questioned without reason.
I'm the king of Great Qin but can't touch a small Hyuang Palace?
Good,
I'm going to let Grand Queen Dowager understand
who controls those guards at her palace.
Your Majesty, forgive me for making these suggestions. Our Qin has just dispatched an army to help Wei attack Chu.
Although it is not some major battle,
if we offend Grand Queen Dowager Huayang now and Chu used it as an excuse to attack us and then ally with Wei afterwards,
our Qin will end up in a state of getting attacked from both north and south and is very disadvantageous for us.
I hope Your Majesty will reconsider what's best for Qin.
Can we postpone this matter?
These past years, have our Qin not been lenient enough to Chu?!
If Grand Queen Dowager wants to use this chance to stir up her homeland of Chu,
it'll give me a good excuse to clean up the harem.
- Li Zhong! - Yes, sire.
-Escort me to Hua Yuan Palace. -Yes.
Greetings, Grand Queen Dowager Huayang.
Minister Li, you are excused.
Thank you, Grand Queen Dowager.
Tingwei Officer is quite busy with official matters.
Being able to meet minister here at Huayang Palace
is really my good fortune.
In this Qin Palace, who does not know that Grand Queen Dowager Huayang
hold the highest position in the inner palace.
I am just a lowly official.
Being summoned to have an audience is really my good fortune.
Official Li, you are being courteous. We both are from Chu.
Now that we both are serving Qin, it is just proper that we make acquaintances
and help each other.
Lord, this is a jaded ladle with moose design that Grand Queen Dowager found from Chu.
Did this come from the hands of the famous Chu craftsman Bi Wu?
Minster Li really knows how to appreciate good items.
The quality of the jade is such that its color looks so real like it will drip anytime. The craftsmanship is powerful and urestrained.
This is really a treasure among the treasures.
This is a gift for Tingwei Official.
For me?
People say that a person should not accept rewards without doing anything.
I really cannot dare accept such a precious gift.
Minister Li, you need not guard against us.
This jaded ladle is a meeting gift from both me and Grand Queen Dowager
since we will be taking care of each other from now on.
From now on, may minister take care of us more.
Since that is the case, if this is conferred to me by Grand Queen Dowager Huayang,
I will then just accept it.
Thank you, Grand Queen Dowager.
In exchange, I should also return the favor.
I have a news
that I do not know if Grand Queen Dowager and Madame are willing to hear.
Minister Li really has the straightforward characteristic of us Chu. I am willing to hear it.
Too bad, this news is not some good news.
A few days ago, a Wei envoy came to see His Majesty.
He said that he hoped that our Qin can send out an army to help them attack Chu
so they can take back their ancient lands that we're taken by Chu.
Wei even dared to talk about these past matters?
It was because they were inferior to Chu that they had to give up these lands to negotiate for peace.
That was just right and proper. Talking about these now,
Don't you think it's embarrassing?
Grand Queen Dowager is correct. However,
However, based on what I know,
His Majesty has already decided to star a war against Chu state.
Is that really true?
Your Excellency, is there a way to stop His Majesty?
My words are weak. His Majesty has already decided on it.
His military orders have already been issued.
It's possible the army is already on the way.
I fear that you two can only rapidly inform the old ministers of the Chu court
and ask them to prepare as early as possible.
Informing Grand Queen Dowager, news came earlier
that His Majesty accompanied by Chamberlain and the Huben Army and are on their way here to Huayang Palace.
They said that...they are coming here to arrest our palace guards.
What?
Your Majesty,
it is already dusk.
Why did you ask Chamberlain to lead a bunch of Huben troops
to barge into my palace?
I did not come today
for no reason. Huayang Palace's six guards
belittled my royal power during my birthday banquet
and caused a disturbance. Arrest them!
-Yes. -Wait!
You dare to arrest my guards in front of my face?
Over my dead body!
I want to see if you still have any respect for me.
If Your Majesty thinks that I deliberately caused trouble and belittled your royal power,
then make your move!
Since Grand Queen Dowager does not want me to interrogate your palace guards,
it is pointless to keep them alive. Huben troops, at my command!
Here!
- Arrest them! - Yes! - Your Majesty!
Your Majesty!
- Your Majesty! - Your Majesty, spare us!
- Wait. - Please spare us.
Your Majesty, have mercy.
Madame, you are injured.
The physician said you need to rest. Why did you leave your palace?
Your Majesty, fogive me for boldly begging you.
On that day, these guards were just trying to protect Your Majesty.
That is why they accidentally hurt me. Please spare them.
Don't punish them.
You can forgive them,
but I cannot easily allow them to act so recklessly on my territory!
The accident during the birthday banquet was obviously a set up.
They used me to frame you as being disloyal and immoral.
I hate people using me the most. Such vicious method,
I cannot tolerate that.
Your Majesty,
when I was dancing that day and the sword suddenly fell into my hands,
Everyone thought I was the assassin.
These guards were just fulfilling their duty.
They displayed their loyalty by protecting Your Majesty, yet you want to kill them.
No matter what the truth is, it will just get covered up.
Is this what Your Majesty wants to see?
Fine.
Six guards of the Huayang Palace, listen to my command!
- Here! - Here!
You all caused a disturbance in my palace and broke the palace rules.
Considering that you all did it out of trying to protect me,
I am removing you all from your duties here in Huayang Palace and is being exiled to man the borders!
Thank you, Your Majesty!
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This is really good. We have let that witch get the limelight.
She instead was able to make such a good act in front of His Majesty.
She clearly wants to act fake and get on the Emperor's good side.
This angers me so much.
Madame, did you ever think that
the assassin on that day was sent by Madame Li herself
and then killed off on that day?
Why didn't I think of this possibility?
Now, this assassin is already dead and no one can point against her anymore.
Such great move.
This way, first, it made His Majesty firmly trust Madame Li more.
Second, Madame Li also severed the intentions of Grand Queen Dowager to harm her.
Third, she made it known to all the royal consorts and palace servants
that she is both intelligent and skilled in fighting. Letting them see her in a new light.
It must be like this. That wench!
Jing Ke,
do you know about
Qin helping Wei to fight Chu for the past months?
Not that clear. Does Brother Gao knows about the details?
Yes. The Qin army attacked Chu this time
to help Wei get its ancient lands back, the old lands of the Song state.
I heard that they have already sent four commandery for it.
Qin initially thought that they will surely win this war and will immediately press back the Chu army.
But never thought that the situation now is a draw.
When the two armies battle, the Qin army is unable to get the upper hand.
The more it is delayed, the more it is not advantageous for them.
I fear that they might get impetuous in mobilizing their forces. It cannot be avoided
that they might treat the citizens rudely.
I understand already.
Brother Gao is afraid that if his battle continues, it might harm those innocent citizens.
That's why, you want to help them.
Yes.
Then, for such chivalrous acts, as people of the jianghu realm, we surely should also provide our own measly strength.
-Right, Brother Jin?
Right. What Lan'er said is right.
Is it not the purpose of jianghu swordsmen like us who regularly train our sword crafts
is to be able to stand out during critical times
and protect the peace and the safety of the citizens?
Okay. Come. Let us raise our glasses.
- Hope for world peace. - World peace.
How are you feeling these days?
Much better
Fortunately, you were willing to listen to me that day.
If those guards died because of me,
I definitely would not feel comfortable.
You are not the reason they would die,
but you were almost dead because of them.
Other than those that you said, Li Zhong also told me a lot of things.
Recently, my Great Qin helped Wei attacked Chu. The attack has been unsuccessful.
If a dispute starts with the Grand Queen Dowager in this critical moment,
she will inevitably instigate Great Chu by using this to avenge for personal reasons.
Your Majesty
During the birthday banquet that day, someone wanted to pass off fish eyes as pearls and frame me for the assassination.
So...
What do you want to say?
A distracting strategy, the one who is playing this
is Wei State.
In this world now, the only state that can really go against Qin is Chu.
For the past years, the Qin army has pressed eastwards and has conquered Zhao and Wey.
Chu was situation in the far south so they were able to maintain their strength.
Now, the Wei state used the excuse of reclaiming their ancient lands
to convince Qin to attack Chu.
Using that to divert the attention of Qin.
The reason that the king of Wei suggested this collaboration with Qin is not really to reclaim those Song lands
but it is to protect his Wei state.
Two strong nations fighting against each other. Whether it is Qin or Chu,
both will surely be weakened.
But the one at a disadvantage is definitely not Wei State.
Your Majesty
I'm only boldly guessing. If it's inappropriate, just regard it as I haven't said anything.
No. What you said makes sense.
I have never thought of this angle.
Maybe
you just solved a confusing matter on my behalf.
The Qin army is heading west instead of east. Do they want to retreat?
It looks that way.
They actually have the upper hand in this situation, why then must they retreat?
Unless it was ordered by the king of Qin, even if it is a thousand deep cliff in front,
the Qin army will still not hesitate to charge forward.
There must be a hidden story in the retreat this time.
No matter what the reason is, a blood disaster just got resolved like that.
It is also a happy thing for everyone.
That is true indeed. Since the Qin army has now retreated,
why not we just take this idle chance to travel around the scenic lands here.
Sure. Song Mountain is not far from here.
My father has a little training hut there. How about we stay there for a few days?
Song Mountain is in the center of the five mountains. It is being surrounded by gigantic mountain, the Tai Mountain on the east and Hua Mountain on the west.
It is where thousands of mountain spirits gather. It is indeed a good place to do in depth training.
Warrior Ge really has a good eyesight.
Beside the Tai Mountain on the east and Hua Mountain on the west...
Tai Mountain...
Tai Mountain is also a good place. Emperors in the past accept the throne conferment by the Heaven in Tai Mountain.
It is where the imperial spirits are. But we idle rural peasants rarely travel to Tai Mountain.
My father said the same. He said that he hates Mount Tai in May
What emperors and kings? Going up Tai Mountain just to ascend the throne, really so conventional.
Warrior Ge is an unrestrained person. He thinking like that is understandable.
But Daizong Mountain (another name of Tai Mountain) can really widen one's horizon and its mountain is quite straight.
It really lives up to its name as a spiritual mountain. It's just that...
Mount Tai on the left, Mount Hua on the right, a howl that shakes the heavens.
Balance the south, maintain the north. Protect the peace.
Mount Tai on the left, Mount Hua on the right, a howl that shakes the heavens.
Balance the south, maintain the north. Protect the peace.
So that's the meaning of it.
Brother Jin, what did you realize?
The sword manual is just in Song Mountain. Grand Master wants us to got Song Mountain.
His Majesty and Madame Li have arrived!
- Greetings, Grand Queen Dowager. - Greetings, Grand Queen Dowager.
You are excused.
Sit down.
Thank you, Grand Queen Dowager.
Prepare the tea.
Madame Li, taste the Yunmeng orange that I have prepared for you.
Thank you, Grand Queen Dowager.
Grand Queen Dowager,
I have long heard that the Yunmeng orange of Chu is fresh and succulent.
Having the fortune to taste it today, it is indeed true that the Huaibei oranges cannot compare to it.
But these Huaibei oranges just look ordinary.
Whatever their skin is, that is also how their content is.
Not like some Yunmeng oranges.
Although they look pretty on the outside, but they are actually actually shabby and ruined in the inside.
I do not know if this is similar with the customs and practices of the south?
Madame Li, you have such great taste.
You can even come up with reasoning using the northern and southern oranges.
Sadly,
even if the Yunmeng oranges of Chu is delicious,
if this war continues,
I do not know anymore how the harvest of my mother state will be.
So Grand Queen Dowager indeed asked me to come here for this matter.
Madame Chu, do not worry. Just a few days ago,
I already ordered Hedong, Nanyang, and the other four commandery to retreat.
About battling with Chu about those fiefdoms, I will just treat it as if it never happened.
Is that so?
Looks like His Majesty still considered the good relationship between Qin and Chu.
It is not because of that reason.
A few days ago, I was being worried about this matter with the Chu and Wei armies.
During that time,
Madame Li gave me an advice.
Destroying Chu just to fatten up Han and Wei.
This actually gave my Qin a very good reason to retreat my army.
And at the initial part of spring this year, our Qin has suffered some drought.
I was just worrying about the problem of having deficits in rations.
Never thought that after the order to retreat came out, Chu
instead actively gave us rations to improve their good relationship with our state.
Tell me, are these not all achievements of Li'er?
Madame Li indeed garnered merits for advising the Qin army to retreat out of Chu.
But since the Shang and Zhou dynasties, a royal consort overly interfering with state affairs
will usually lead to disasters to the country and its citizens, too far is as bad as not enough
Hope Your Majesty can check about these.
Does Grand Queen Dowager remember that I previously said
that I want a rare and highly skilled woman like Queen Shang to be my queen?
I remember.
Madame Li is skilled in the arts and can look far into the future.
I want to make her the Empress.
Your Majesty, why must you be this reckless regarding the choice for the Queen and going out to war?
How am I being reckless? I thought about this long and hard before making a decision.
I am not interested in the Queen position.
Is Your Majesty unable to tell?
This is the title that all consorts wish for. Why do you not want it?
If I name you Queen, Grand Queen Dowager and Madame Chu will not dare to bully you again.
In the past, I was able to act so cruelly
because I had no burdens.
I did not care about any one or any thing,
but things are different now.
I have Consort Li now. She will be my only weakness.
Is this weakness the reason why Your Majesty cannot revert back to your own self?
I am the king of Great Qin.
If I have a weakness,
it means my Great Qin has a weakness.
I do not hope for others to find my weakness,
but...
I cannot control myself
from wanting to go to her.
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♫ Although we are poles apart with the whole galaxy between us, ♫
♫ I wait a thousand years just for this once. ♫
♫ Across numerous mountains and streams, I gaze at your beauty, ♫
♫ with the stars and moon as our intermediator. ♫
♫ The distant sky and sea converge. ♫
♫ The dark night falls. ♫
♫ My love is locked outside this city’s gates. ♫
♫ I painfully await my lover’s return. ♫
♫ I waited until time and space have shattered, mountains and rivers have turned to ash, ♫
♫ and my face has withered. ♫
♫ I leave love behind, and continue to reincarnate into this world. ♫
♫ I fully understand the innumerable twists and turns of joy and sadness. ♫
♫ I will follow you through life and death. ♫
♫ We will travel across the vast heavens and earth. I will freely fly with you. ♫
♫ Yearning for you is better than lonely seclusion. ♫
♫ You are my only weakness. ♫
♫ I gaze with eager expectation. My tears fall like meteors. ♫
♫ I use a mirror to fix the makeup on my eyebrows. ♫
♫ If I can peacefully rest in your heart, ♫
♫ I will not fear rain nor wind. ♫
♫ The troubles of the secular world will become as still as water. ♫
♫ Even if my body shatters, or if my soul becomes ashes, ♫
♫ I will never regret true love. ♫
♫ I have known the love of the evening mist and morning clouds, but I only want your embrace. ♫
♫ I fully understand the innumerable twists and turns of joy and sadness. ♫
♫ I will follow you through life and death. ♫
♫ We will travel across the vast heavens and earth, and freely fly with you. ♫