01x26 - Episode 26

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Queen Dowager!

Please do not forget,

without him as the King,

you are as good as nothing.

Just let me die, Your Majesty.

(King of Qin, Zheng)
I want you to live,

and don't you dare disobey my order.

(Mi Hua)
If I died now,

at least my memory would live on.

If you were gone,

who else would sing for me?

Mi Hua,

I'll definitely marry you.

I'll promise the Queen Dowager

that I'll marry Princess Li Qiu
from the state of Qi.

His Majesty arrives!

(Prime Minister of Qin, Lv Buwei)

(Queen Dowager of Qin, Zhao Ji)

Princess Li Qiu.

(Li Qiu)

Dear royal family,

and dear officials of Qin.

I've made my decision

to marry both women.

The wedding will be held
in the next few days.

Congratulations, Your Majesty!

Which of them will be the Queen?

I'll now tell you

about my decision.

I've read books from various states

and learned the history of dynasties.

I know that many states

have had corrupted royalty

and interference from royal relatives.

The chaos even toppled the ruling power,

endangering the state.

The great Qin
is determined to rise in the east,

and unify the world

to fight for an unprecedentedly great cause.

I shall never allow such chaos to happen

in order to strengthen the power of Qin.

Our state, therefore, can stand the test
of tens of thousands of years.

After much thinking,

I found the solution,

which will solve the problem
even for future kings.

Pass the Imperial Order.

Starting from myself,

Kings of Qin

will never have a queen.

Your Majesty,

every King has a Queen.

Even every King has a Queen.

(Lord Weiwen of Qin, Ying Sheng)
That's a rule set by our ancestors.

How can we easily change it?

That's right, Your Majesty.

Only with such wise governance

there would be harmony at home and abroad.

(Chief Minister of Qin, Yao Gu)
This is the most valuable virtue.

Your Majesty.

How can you not have a Queen?

Mr. Yao is right.

Look, Your Majesty.

Are you going to abandon

the ancient manners?

If there is no need for a Queen,

then it seems I'm redundant too.

Are you stripping me of my title?

Don't be angry, Mother.

Recently, I read Prime Minister's book,

"Lv's Commentaries of History".

There's a sentence in it,

reading

"Why Kings nowadays

no longer follow the ancestors' law

and obey the ancient system?

Not that it's bad,

but it's no longer applicable.

The law of the ancestors

was set according
to the situation at that time.

The late Kings
already made some adjustments.

Even though the ancestors' law
still exists,

but the contexts have changed

by large.

Hence, the ancestors' law

should be adapted to current situations.

Innovators will survive,
and the conservatives will die."

Godfather,

did I memorize it correctly?

Your Majesty has rich knowledge
and a good memory.

I'm so impressed.

Prime Minister,

why did you write such nonsense?

How did our ancestors

set up a law?

After all, it's all
based on human needs.

I'm also a human.

I'm leading the great Qin

to become a strong power.

So, I'm going to set up a new law,

that is, the great Qin
will never have a Queen.

Will you both

support me?

Your Majesty's intention

is alike with mine.

Before this,

I've never wanted to be a Queen.

Neither in the future.

I just wish to

stay beside Your Majesty.

Since Your Majesty
has such a grand ambition,

I'm willing to lend a helping hand,

never thinking
about the title of the Queen.

I only wish to accompany Your Majesty.

Godfather, are you willing
to support me?

When King Xian of Jin

made Li Ji his mistress,

Li Ji wished his son
to be the Crown Prince.

So, she framed

his three sons

for treason.

King Xian of Jin was so furious

that he wished to k*ll his sons.

At a time
when kings fight fiercely for power,

mistresses getting involved in governance

is not an isolated case.

Your Majesty,
you have a long-term vision.

I

support your decision.

Uncle,

you're the head of the royal family.

Will you support me?

(Lord Weiyang of Qin, Ying Xi)
For the sake of a long live Qin,

I

support you, Your Majesty.

Prime Minister and Lord Weiyang

are also supporting me.

Does anyone have an objection?

No, Your Majesty.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Congratulations, Your Majesty!

Dear Chief Clerk,

it's been a long time
since you came to my place.

The Prime Minister

means nothing to you any longer, right?

I dare not think so.

You recommended me

to become the Chief Clerk.

How would I forget about it?

Is His Majesty doing well?

(Chief Clerk of Qin, Li Si)
His Majesty just got married,

but still dedicated himself
to the national affairs.

For all the documents you read through

and sent back to Zhangtai Palace,

His Majesty would

read it line by line

until late night.

His Majesty works really hard.

His Majesty does indeed.

I finally fulfilled the late wishes

of the late king.

I have something in my mind,

may I share it?

Please.

His Majesty is married now.

Next year he'll succeed the throne.

According to the tradition,

we should get prepared
half a year in advance.

You're right.

His Majesty has grown so fast.

Recently, all of you are

working on this matter?

As a Chief Clerk,

it's my duty

to worry about it.

You're right.

You've been staying beside His Majesty

for quite some time now.

Have you noticed

he is still impatient

and unstable while handling things?

Have a seat.

The Xiao Gong,

King Huiwen and

King Zhaoxiang

all succeeded the crown at 22 years old.

His Majesty is only 20 years old now.

It's not late at all to do it in two years.

It's good for His Majesty
to accumulate more experience.

I have another question for you.

Yes, Prime Minister.

As the Chief Clerk,

you collect news from six states.

Any news about
the state of Zhao recently?

Are you interested in any specific matter?

Tell me,

so that I can provide you
with the targeted information.

Ever since the news about His Majesty's
marriage had been spread,

Lord Chunping from
the state of Zhao

visited me twice.

He said he came
to congratulate His Majesty,

but I feel

he's hiding something.

What Lord Chunping wants should be

to leave Qin and return to Zhao.

Return to Zhao?

My spy from Handan reported that

ever since King Yan of Zhao
succeeded the throne,

he and Prime Minister Guo Kai
behaved absurdly

and went against the right principles.

This results in

dissatisfaction
among the ministers of Zhao.

There's even a rumor

that someone is inviting
Lord Chunping back

to repel King Yan of Zhao
and claim the crown.

This means

the imperial court of Zhao

is in chaos now.

You're right.

Then let him go.

Let the brothers fight against each other.

Zhao will definitely be in chaos.

Yes.

Prime Minister,

who do you wish to be the King of Zhao?

Zhao Yi is talented,

but he is not capable of

making Zhao into a strong power.

Either of them succeeds the throne,

Zhao will only have the same ending.

Fall!

The Prime Minister actually said that?

Yes.

He said it right to me.

What do you think?

Your Majesty, with all due respect,

the Prime Minister

doesn't wish to

hand over the power to you.

Is there anything else?

There's one more.

The Prime Minister wishes
to send Lord Chunping

who has been in hostage for years
in Xianyang back to Zhao.

Let Zhao Yi return

so that he'll fight with Zhao Yan
for the throne?

Zhao will definitely be in chaos.

That's right.

The Prime Minister will soon

send his request to you.

What do you think?

In my opinion,

placing Zhao in chaos
is beneficial to Qin.

Whether Zhao Yi returns or not,

is not my concern.

What I want is the whole state of Zhao.

I want the world.

What's important right now is

I need to be

the real king of the great Qin.

Prime Minister,

I'm here to ask a favor from you.

(Lord Chunping of Zhao, Zhao Yi)
Plesae send wishes on my behalf

to the King of Qin for his marriage.

Send wishes on behalf of Zhao
to King of Qin.

You've been sending your wishes

to His Majesty's marriage for...
how many times...

Right?

Prime Minister,

I'm sincerely

happy for His Majesty.

When His Majesty was young
and stayed in Handan,

I kind of watched
His Majesty growing up.

Prime Minister,

I've been staying in Qin for years

and I can feel the strength of Qin.

The mausoleum in Mount Li,

the canal done by Zheng Guo,

are all big achievements

that couldn't be accomplished
by the six states.

The great Qin is lucky to have you,

such a great talent, leading it.

But...

But

you were used by others

to take me hostage in Qin.

Why do you say so?

Prime Minister,

the one who used you

is Zhao Yan, King of Zhao.

He placed me in Qin

because he coveted the throne.

He colluded with Mao Sui
and used the state of Qin.

You were blinded by them

in bringing me to Xianyang.

You wish to return to Zhao, right?

Yes.

If it's like what you said,

Zhao Yan played tricks
to send you away from Zhao.

That means

he fears you.

Now that he's the King of Zhao,

holding all the power,

you still insist on returning to Zhao?

What if he...

Don't go back.

I'll assure your safety in Xianyang.

No.

As long as I can return to Zhao,

I'll definitely overturn Zhao Yan.

What are you going to do?

You can only succeed
unless there are ministers in Zhao

that support you

to repel Zhao Yan and make you the King.

You're right.

After I return to Zhao,

there are indeed ministers
who will make me the king.

As long as I can return to Zhao,

I'll definitely overturn Zhao Yan.

Lord Chunping,

I was just saying it for fun.

Don't take it seriously.

Prime Minister!

Prime Minister!

I didn't lie to you!

Everything I said was true!

Zhao Yan and King of Qin
had issues with each other.

He wanted to attack Qin.

And I've been in

Great Qin for many years.

I'm indebted to the King
and Prime Minister of Qin.

If I become King of Zhao,

I will never

be enemies with Qin.

Great Qin can take

whichever city or land

that you prefer!

Not enough!

Cities and lands are not enough for you?

What I meant was,

if only a few ministers

from Zhao support this mission,

Zhao Yan won't be ousted from power.

Lord Chunping, if you want to
be King of Zhao,

you need the strength

of Qin's army!

Prime Minister,

Duke Wen of Jin

was banished from Jin

in the past.

He only became the ruler

of Jin after receiving help

from Duke Mu of Qin.

Prime Minister, are you willing
to follow his steps?

I don't dare to compare myself
with Duke Mu of Qin.

But Lord Chunping,

you do resemble Duke Wen of Jin
in some ways.

Prime Minister,

if I do succeed,

I will surely repay your kindness!

Godfather, you're always busy
with numerous affairs.

You need to take a break.

You mustn't exhaust yourself.

I just wanted to

spend my remaining energy

helping you, Your Majesty.

So that it'll be easier
for you when you take over.

Godfather, do you have any news?

Ever since

Zhao Yan became the King of Zhao,

he has been going
against the tradition of Zhao.

Many officers are unsatisfied
with his action.

Zhao has lived

a peaceful life for several years.

It's time for us
to take actions against Zhao.

The more chaotic their state is,

the better it is for Great Qin.

Godfather, do you have a plan?

I decided to let Zhao Yi return to Zhao.

Your Majesty, are you unhappy?

Godfather,

I'm sure you're doing so
for the sake of Qin.

Summon Zhao Yi to the palace tomorrow.

I will send him off personally.

Yes.

I, Zhao Yi,

send my greetings to King of Qin
and Prime Minister.

Your Majesty, I believe Prime Minister
had told you about my request.

If I can return to Zhao,

I will...

I will...

Lord Chunping.

Yes, Your Majesty.

You want to leave Xianyang

and return to Handan all of a sudden.

Were you bullied in Xianyang?

Not at all!

Your Majesty, you have treated me

with the utmost courtesy in Xianyang.

Words can't express

my gratitude.

Why are you in a hurry
to return to Zhao then?

I have been missing my mother state

day and night.

I miss my parents as well.

As their son,

I didn't fulfill my duties.

I can't rest at ease.

And I feel guilty.

Lord Chunping, it seems like

you're trying to blame me
for your negligence.

Not at all!

Your Majesty, I wouldn't dare!

Zhao Yan was the one

who set me up.

It has nothing to do with Your Majesty.

Your Majesty,

if I can return to Zhao,

I will treat Zhao Yan as my enemy.

Fine.

I'll send some men to escort you.

Thank you, Your Majesty!

Lord Chunping, I hope
you have a safe trip

and get what you wished for.

Prime Minister,

regarding the army of Qin...

Lord Chunping, you don't have to worry.

Our army will be there for you

when it's necessary.

(Xianyang)

His Majesty hasn't agreed
to assist him with our army.

Prime Minister,

do you think Lord Chunping alone

can disturb the peace

of Zhao?

Even a pebble can create ripples

when it falls into a pool of water.

Of course,

if he could send Zhao

into a terrible state,

that's for the best.

(Longtai Palace, Handan, Zhao)

Did Qin release Zhao Yi?

They even sent their men to escort him?

There was much fanfare.

It seems that they want everyone to know about it.

Qin has detained
Zhao Yi for several years.

Why are they sending him back now?

Ying Zheng has married

women from both Qi and Chu.

Qin, Qi, and Chu are the
three greatest states.

Now, the three states had formed
an alliance through marriage.

I'm afraid Qin is trying to

take action against our state.

(King Daoxiang of Zhao, Yan)
Didn't I

give him five cities?

I gave him plenty of counties too!

Is he still not satisfied?

(Prime Minister of Zhao, Guo Kai)
Your Majesty,

that was all in the past.

He is not...

He is not that easy to be pleased.

This damned Ying Zheng.

I didn't provoke him,

yet he's...

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty,

in my humble opinion,

Zhao Yi is returning

with an ill intention.

(Wife of Zhao Yan, Chang Nv)
What did you find out?

I heard that

some ministers within Handan

are unsatisfied with you.

They plan to

welcome Zhao Yi's return

and make him the new king.

Are you saying that they have the guts
to oust me?

Your Majesty, don't worry!

I'm sure their plan

will fail!

But...

But we must

take precautions as well.

Send some assassins

to k*ll Zhao Yi on his way here.

After he dies,

the rebels won't have the guts

to stage a revolt!

Your Majesty,

the Qin army is escorting Zhao Yi.

You will be at the risk

of being caught as the plotter.

Hold a banquet then!

Poison him during the banquet!

We mustn't do so!

Your Majesty,

no matter how Zhao Yi dies,

you will be blamed

for the m*rder of your brother.

And you will be the talk of
every state.

So what?

Now,

I couldn't care less about that!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty, please calm down.

I'm just afraid...

I'm just afraid that

Ying Zheng will use that as an excuse to

attack our state.

And it'll be troublesome.

What do you want me to do then?

You want me to wait for
Zhao Yi to stage a revolt?

No! Your Majesty, please calm down.

Your Majesty, please calm down.

Please give me some time.

Figure out a solution now!

Or I'll cut you into pieces!

Yes! I'm thinking right now.

Why aren't there

any talented strategists

in my court?

I wish there was someone
who's confident enough to stand out!

Your Majesty!

Dear,

you...

I heard everything.

Is Zhao Yi returning to Handan?

Yes.

He'll return soon.

I need to teach him a lesson.

This is an easy task.

An easy task?

Your Majesty, as long as

we can persuade him
to stop going against you,

even if he stays in Handan,

the ministers who are supporting him

cannot do anything to you.

Madam,

in the past, His Majesty and I

came up with the plan
to send Zhao Yi to Qin as a hostage.

Madam, you contributed
to the plan as well.

I'm sure Zhao Yi
is resentful towards us.

How can I

persuade him to give up?

Your Majesty, I just told you.

It's an easy task.

Dear, do you have a plan?

Tell me immediately.

Your Majesty, if I can make Zhao Yi

obey you

when he returns to Handan,

what will you reward me with?

Everything that's mine is yours!

I'll give you

anything you want!

Your Majesty,
when you ascended the throne,

you promised me that

you'll make me the Queen

and make our son

the Crown Prince.

I can restrain Zhao Yi

without taking his life,

and protect your reputation.

Qin and the other officials

will have nothing to say as well.

If I do so, will you

make me your Queen

and elect Qian'er as the Crown Prince?

Your Majesty,

you did make that promise.

I heard it as well.

In my humble opinion,

Madam is very virtuous and intelligent.

She's the best candidate for a queen.

Your Majesty, you should
stop hesitating.

You should make the promise.

Dear,

I promise you.

As long as you get rid of Zhao Yi

and protect my throne,

I promise you that

I'll make you my Queen

and Qian'er the Crown Prince!

Your Majesty, I'm sure you won't
go back on your promise, right?

Prime Minister is our witness.
I won't go back on my promise.

Yes, I'll be the witness.

Dear.

No.

My queen.

Tell me

about your brilliant plan.

Centurion,

we'll reach Handan

in one day

once we pass through the forest.

Finally, we're almost there.

We can return to Qin

after

we send Lord Chunping to Handan.

Who's there?

Who are you?

Why are you standing in our way?

Excuse me, are you from Qin?

Is that Lord Chunping?

You haven't answered my question.

My mistress ordered me to wait here.

She wants to meet Lord Chunping.

Let her pass.

Excuse me, are you Lord Chunping?

Yes.

You are?

My mistress is waiting for you
in the forest.

Lord Chunping,
please proceed to meet her.

Who's your mistress?

You'll know when you get there.

Lord Chunping, please do not reject us.

This concerns the throne.

My Lord, please.

My Lord, you're finally here.

May I know your identity?

My lord,

you had a tiring journey.
Please have a drink.

We can talk after that.

If I can name the thing

that's troubling you now,

will you drink with me?

Take two steps forward.

My Lord, I'm sure you want to know

whether I'm a kin of yours

or someone sent by the ministers.

Actually,

my lord, I know that

you wanted to know the most

how many officials in the court

are waiting for your return.

My Lord, I'm sure you're curious

about

my look.

If you drink this,

you'll see my face.

♪I remember the cold wind last night,
look at the world♪

♪It's boundless and vast♪

♪Each year is sad and very tumultuous♪

♪Military exercises at the plateaus,
horses drinking by the Yangtze River♪

♪Communicating the unification
of the country♪

♪Brandishing the safety of the world♪

♪The land was given to officials for
500 years, lives flourished and decayed♪

♪Ruined structures, sorrows, heroes'
tears, I must have great ambition♪

♪In the vast mountains and rivers,
the weather keeps changing♪

♪Bring peace to the world, build a new
universe, be like the sun and the moon♪

♪Armed for battle,
the soldiers are unstoppable♪

♪A land consumed by w*r,
the beginning of the king's law♪

♪Follow the footsteps of
our ancestors and martyrs♪

♪A great nation's
iron-willed representative♪