(Queen Dowager of Qin)
Queen Dowager!
Queen Dowager.
So hasty.
Is that
sl*t from Handan here?
Yes.
She's already at the palace gate.
Let her wait inside the hall.
Yes.
Success and failure appear simultaneously.
Good and bad appear as one.
What does this mean?
This old woman has kept me
waiting for so long!
(Queen Dowager of Qin, Zhao Ji)
Where is Queen Dowager Huayang?
Speak up!
Queen Dowager Huayang has asked
you wait here.
Who's in charge of the harem here?
No matter who's in charge,
I am still your mother-in-law.
You should be waiting for me.
Greetings, Mother.
Rise.
It's rare for you
to visit me.
I heard that Mother arranged a woman
by the King's side.
You mean Mi Hua?
Yes.
The woman I arranged for the King is
a carefully selected, hand-picked.
She's not only good-looking,
but also good-tempered,
gentle and quiet.
(Chief Clerk of Qin, Li Si)
Do you have any ideas
to solve my problem?
Your Majesty,
court officials should not
interfere with matters of the harem.
Li Si!
You're not going anywhere
until you figure out how to solve this.
This is not just a matter
of harem affairs!
(King of Qin, Zheng)
If I don't get married,
I won't be able to become King
and govern the nation!
Sit down!
Think!
Yes.
Since you are already aware,
why not give up on that Chu woman,
and accept the Queen Dowager's
arrangements?
I am the one who is going to marry,
not the Queen Dowager!
Furthermore, I've already promised her.
I don't wish to hurt her feeling,
neither do I want to break my promise!
It's useless for you to argue
with me here.
You'd better hurry up and prepare
your son's wedding.
All right.
Let's make a bet then.
If,
the King chooses to wed that Mi woman,
I'll lift the restrictions on
Huayang Palace.
Thank you, regent Queen Dowager.
If I win,
your Huayang Palace's expenses
will be halved.
At my age,
do you think
I'd still care about these things?
Mother.
I bid my leave.
Go.
If you wish to
bring your beloved into the palace,
you will need to convince
Queen Dowager.
Also, I think you should
avoid straining your relationship
with the Queen Dowager.
After all, the Queen Dowager is
your birth mother.
She only wants what's best for you.
It will not be good for you
to be regarded as unfilial, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty.
The best solution,
is to marry the Princess of Qi as well.
You'll have fulfilled
the Queen Dowager's wish as well.
Li Si!
Your Majesty, as a King,
it is normal for you
to have a few consorts.
The position of Queen, however...
Please forgive me, Your Majesty.
The selection of the Queen is crucial.
If the matter is not handled properly,
we will have another case of the harem
influencing the court, such as
Queen Dowager Xuan
and Queen Dowager Huayang.
It is easy to marry a wife,
but difficult to choose a Queen.
It is true that there have been many
instances of the harem
interfering with politics before.
I need to think of a way to solve this
issue once and for all, for Qin.
It will surely be a blessing
to the future generations of Qin.
We'll need the Prime Minister's help
to convince the Queen Dowager.
We'll also need Lord Weiyang's support.
I can handle
Lord Weiyang.
I'll leave the Prime Minister to you.
Yes.
Go.
You've seen the Prime Minister?
Yes.
(Official of Qin, Mi Qi)
And?
(Prince of Chu, Jing Han)
He said that Queen Dowager has already
arranged a marriage for the King of Qin.
(Official of Qin, Mi Qi)
He is to wed the Princess of Qi.
But His Majesty clearly
has feelings for Hua'er.
Otherwise,
he wouldn't have asked her to stay.
What's the use of that?
The King of Qin has yet to
govern the nation himself.
How could he go against the wishes of
the Queen Dowager and Prime Minister?
It can't be helped.
Miss.
Lord Jinghan is here.
Will you see him?
(Mi Hua)
Why should I?
To ask for news, of course.
What's there to ask?
What will come will come.
It's hard to wait for news.
His Majesty will definitely come for me.
(Ying, Capital of Chu)
Thanks to Queen Dowager Huayang's
clever arrangements,
(King Kaolie of Chu, Wan)
once the King of Qin marries
(Chancellor of Chu, Lord Chunshen, Huang Xie)
a Mi woman as his Queen,
Chu will be
free of worry again.
Even if Qin is constantly going to w*r,
and expanding its territory,
they wouldn't dare
touch an allied state, would they?
Well...
What's wrong?
Speak.
According to the information I received,
it seems Queen Dowager of Qin has already
arranged a marriage for the King of Qin
with the Princess of Qi.
What?
I can't believe this!
It's unmistakable.
From what I know,
The Queen Dowager Huayang
and Queen Dowager of Qin
have never gotten along.
This is most likely
Queen Dowager of Qin's deliberate doing,
to obstruct Queen Dowager Huayang.
Lord Chunshen,
send a letter
to Queen Dowager Huayang immediately.
The King of Qin must marry
a woman of Chu.
The Queen of Qin
must carry the Mi surname.
The security of Chu is at stake.
Please ask that she must make it happen.
Yes.
(Longtai Palace, Handan, Zhao)
Ying Zheng is getting married?
Yes.
I heard that the Queen Dowager of Qin
arranged the marriage.
Princess Qi
(King Daoxiang of Zhao, Yan)
will arrive in Xianyang shortly.
Is Qi so intent on befriending Qin?
(Prime Minister of Zhao, Guo Kai)
Even disregarding all etiquette?
Sending her over
without following protocol?
Your Majesty.
An alliance between Qi and Qin
is unfavorable for us.
Zhao
shares its western borders with Qin,
and its eastern borders with Qi.
Should the two states collaborate
and attack us at the same time,
it will be difficult for us to resist.
Collaborate with Qin to attack us?
Does the King of Qi dare?
But we must still take precautions.
Your Majesty.
Why don't we also send a woman
to Qin?
Your Majesty has a sister...
Your Majesty!
Please don't be angry, Your Majesty!
I'm only thinking about
what's best for the state!
How could my sister
marry Ying Zheng?
The women of Zhao
must never marry Qin men!
You are absolutely right, Your Majesty!
I'm telling you now,
I can't interfere with who
Ying Zheng marries,
but someday,
I'm going to ruin Ying Zheng!
Yes, yes, yes!
Ying Zheng's
good days are numbered!
Please calm down, Your Majesty.
(Prime Minister's Residence, Xianyang, Qin)
(Prime Minister of Qin, Lv Buwei)
Li Si?
Something you want to say?
Prime Minister.
When I studied under Master Xunzi,
he once told me a story.
I wonder if the Prime Minister
would like to hear it?
I like stories.
In the past,
there was a swine,
who was extremely fat.
On that swine,
lived three lice.
One day,
three lice got into an argument,
a very heated one.
Then,
another louse passed by,
and asked why they were fighting.
The three lice replied,
"We're fighting for
the most succulent part on this swine,
whoever wins,
will get that part."
After listening, this louse said,
"The La Ba Festival is
just around the corner,
aren't you all worried that
you'll be burned together
with the swine when it's sacrificed?"
The three lice immediately
came to their senses,
and gathered together,
it didn't matter
which part of the meat
was the most succulent,
or which part had the most blood,
they sucked on the swine
as hard as they could.
Not long after,
the swine grew thin.
When the La Ba Festival came,
the swine's owner did not k*ll it,
and the three lice
were able to
continue drinking the swine's blood.
Li Si.
Are you comparing me,
the Queen Dowager Huayang,
and Queen Dowager,
as the three lice?
Or are you comparing the foreign guests,
the clans, and the Chu faction
as the three lice?
I wouldn't dare.
What do you think about
the King's marriage?
I think
that His Majesty has matured,
and he has his own ideas and thoughts.
Forcing him to obey the Prime Minister,
or the Queen Dowager's arrangements,
may alienate him from
the Prime Minister and Queen Dowager.
His Majesty is young,
and sometimes rash.
If he does something wrong again,
or even destabilizes the throne,
who will benefit then?
Who will benefit?
Qin's ambition is to unify the states.
If the foreign guests, the clans,
and the Chu faction
are busy competing
for each other's interests,
it will only give the six states
the opportunity to take advantage of us,
and the power accumulated
over the years by Qin
will also be diminished.
All three parties will suffer losses.
The King's marriage is
a matter of state.
Both Qi and Chu are keen on an alliance,
no matter who he marries,
Qin's relations with Qi and Chu
will be affected.
What do you think, then?
Marry both women
from Chu and Qi,
and appease both parties.
This way, the Queen Dowager
and Queen Dowager Huayang
will have no reason for complaint,
and we'll have not offended Qi or Chu.
At the same time, these two women
will also compete against one another,
and neither one
will dominate.
I've invited you here today,
to discuss the King's marriage.
Princess of Qi, Li Qiu
will be arriving tomorrow.
(Lord Weiyang of Qin, Ying Xi)
Lord Weiyang, please enjoy this honey syrup.
Thank you.
I'd like to ask Brother
to host a banquet
in the name of the clan
in Zhangtai Palace.
Firstly, to welcome Princess Li Qiu,
after all, she's going to be
the wife of a Ying soon.
Secondly,
I'd like to use this opportunity
to introduce her
to the clan members.
Queen Dowager is most thoughtful.
I'll make the arrangements today.
Brother is always so serious.
If there's nothing else,
I'll go make the arrangements
for tomorrow's banquet now.
Your Majesty.
I've been waiting at
Lord Weiyang's Residence
over half a day now,
and he still has not returned.
I have no idea where he's gone.
Got it.
Oh, one more thing,
an edict from the Queen Dowager,
a banquet will be hosted
at Zhangtai Palace tomorrow night
by the clan members and court officials
to welcome the Princess of Qi.
Arranged by Queen Dowager?
Yes.
Go to Lord Weiyang's Residence again.
Within today,
I must see Lord Weiyang.
Yes.
(Chief Palace Attendant of Qin, Lao Ai)
Tomorrow, bring that girl from Chu
(Chief Palace Attendant of Qin, Lao Ai)
to Zhangtai Palace for the banquet.
But why invite her?
I want her to embarrass herself
in front of the people.
If she knows any shame,
she will leave Xianyang at once.
Let's see if His Majesty
will still marry her.
Very wise indeed, Queen Dowager.
I'll get it done right away.
The daybreak hasn't come yet,
wearing the shirt through the legs.
Wearing the clothes the wrong way,
the landlord summoned to work the hay.
The sun hasn't risen yet,
wearing the trousers through the head.
Wearing the clothing upside-down,
the landlord called, a life of toil.
Breaking branches to make the fences,
the foreman stares with menace.
Working day and night,
and night and day, for a meagre pay!
Cheers!
There is hardly any chance
to enjoy the Odes of Qi here in Qin!
If the land is unified by Qin,
will these Odes of Qi
(Mu Ge)
and Tunes of Chu
still remain?
For ages,
how many literatures, philosophy,
cultures and figures
have risen to fame
only to perish later on?
It's a world of great competition.
Only the knowledge
capable of benefiting the world
will be remained and passed down.
(Chun Yuyue)
Confucianism, Mohism, Legalism, Taoism,
they are knowledge essential to a ruler.
But from what I see,
Legalism's effectiveness is transient,
but doesn't last.
Confucianism is the one true philosophy
for the ruler!
Correct?
No!
No.
Legalism has been implemented
for over a century in Qin.
Qin went from a small state
to a great power conquering
the other seven,
standing above them all.
Need I say more which philosophy is
the best to be implemented?
The other six states are all saying
Qin is a state of the beasts,
that there is no
benevolence here in Qin!
This must not go on forever!
Then answer me.
Which state has ever
chosen to implement
Confucianism as their law?
Is there any ruler
who chose to appoint a scholar
of Confucianism like you as an officer?
What about you, Li Si?
Is King of Qin very fond of you?
You're nothing more
than a mere Chief Clerk.
Chun Yuyue.
Don't you dare
keep nagging at the Prime Minister
with your talks
about the rites of Confucianism.
Trust me, someday,
His Majesty will get mad
and banish you from Qin!
I will speak even if he did!
Confucianism is the true philosophy
for the ruler!
The way to Great Unity!
Then tell me!
Fine.
We are only here to
drink wine and sing songs.
Yes, for the wine and singing.
Drink heartily!
Drink heartily! Come!
Cheers!
Li Si!
Li Si!
Yes.
Another drink to your health.
When you've risen to success and glory,
do not forget
those who worked by your side.
I, Li Si,
will never forget that.
Especially for Han Fei.
He is a Prince of Han.
It's especially hard on him.
Qin conquering Han
is only a matter of time.
When that day comes,
I will treat him kindly.
Great!
Li Si.
A loyal colleague indeed.
I salute you. Come.
Cheers.
Cheers!
Cheers!
Cheers!
Lord Weiyang, the Minister of
Imperial Affairs arrives!
Lord Weiwen, the Garrison
Commandant Arrives!
The Prime Minister arrives!
The Chief Minister arrives!
Yes.
Let's go.
Very well.
Sit here.
There you go, sir.
Over here.
Sure.
This way.
Do you know where His Majesty is?
-I need to speak with him.
-His Majesty?
I don't know.
Sure.
Yes.
Halt!
Kneel when you see the Queen Dowager.
Queen Dowager.
Queen Dowager,
she is Mi Hua.
You're the girl from Chu.
Why are you wandering around?
The banquet hasn't started yet.
I must speak with His Majesty.
Of all the people in Xianyang,
the only person who can
speak with His Majesty on demand
is the Queen Dowager.
You wish to see the King?
Stay inside the building.
The Queen Dowager is respected
only thanks to His Majesty.
If His Majesty grew apart
from the Queen Dowager,
she would have no one to rely on.
Insolence.
I share the same family name
as King of Chu.
Of course I know manners.
But in face of humiliation,
I must never yield.
How dare you!
Slap her face.
Yes.
Hold on.
Punishing her
will embarrass His Majesty.
He will be here soon.
Wait inside the hall.
This lady with the surname Mi
seems weak and fragile on the outside,
but she has a strong will.
My son's taste for woman
takes after his mother after all.
Such a shame.
Let's go.
Si.
Why are you here?
Wan.
The clan banquet is too prestigious.
I cannot attend it.
Will you pass a message
to His Majesty?
What is it?
(Censor of Qin, Wang Wan)
His Majesty ordered me to
persuade the Prime Minister.
The task has been completed.
I am worried
he couldn't read the Prime Minister
and act recklessly.
I will inform His Majesty.
One more thing.
I am not sure
if His Majesty managed
to persuade Lord Weiyang.
If there is any chance,
you must sound out his progress.
Lord Weiyang?
He is not easily persuaded.
Wan.
His Majesty petitioned for Lord Weiyang
to become Grand Commandant.
Meanwhile,
His Majesty has given both Censor
and Grand Commandant more authority.
What was the reason?
So,
it doesn't matter
what His Majesty decides today,
you must give him your full support.
I assure you Si,
that I will remind Lord Weiyang.
His Majesty arrives!
Censor arrives!
Greetings, Mother.
You are holding a banquet today,
then it must be a special occasion.
It's your marriage,
of course it's special to me.
Greetings, godfather.
Everyone at the banquet
is from my family
and my trusted officers.
Make yourselves at home.
Much obliged, Your Majesty.
Please, sit.
This way.
This way.
This lady over here
is a guest of mine.
Prepare a seat
for her next to me.
Come here and sit down.
Greetings, Your Majesty.
Greetings, Queen Dowager.
Sit.
Mother.
I just asked her to sit down.
Relax.
I am sure all of you
know what this banquet is for.
It's to welcome
Princess of Qi, Li Qiu.
Since everyone is here,
let's welcome Princess Li Qiu
into the hall.
(Li Qiu)
Greetings, Your Majesty.
Greetings, Queen Dowager.
Greetings, Prime Minister.
Greetings, elders of the clan
and the officers of Qin.
I represent the state
of Qi and King of Qi
to form a friendly
diplomatic relation with great Qin.
At ease.
Princess Li Qiu has
travelled far to come here.
Please, sit.
I asked you to sit, so sit.
Much obliged, Queen Dowager.
Much obliged, Your Majesty.
Come.
Everyone,
have a toast with me.
Drink heartily today.
Make yourselves at home!
I travelled across the land of Qi
when I was young.
Till this day I still remember
the prosperity I witnessed in Linzi.
Now that you're here in Xianyang,
I hope you don't find the place crude.
Prime Minister.
The palace of Xianyang
is tall and majestic.
The sight of it is enough to awe anyone.
It's far from crude.
Compared to the provision of Qin,
how is Qi's?
The soldiers of Qin are
known across the world.
I may not know military tactics,
but I do know about the army.
In battles,
the army of Qin
is the strongest among the seven states.
But Qi
does have some other advantages over Qin.
I am all ears.
Pardon my rudeness.
I hope Your Majesty isn't offended.
Do tell.
For the time being,
Qin has the strongest army.
But in terms of culture and knowledge,
Qi stands above all.
We have the Jixia Academy
that is over a century old,
and the literatures passed down from Qi
are well known to the world.
Most of the books regarding tactics
are from Qi as well.
Many of the philosophers
are originally from Qi.
Your Majesty, Prime Minister,
what do you think?
What are the odds?
I have recently finished a book.
The title is "Lv's Commentaries of History".
It's a collection of articles
from schools of thoughts.
The topics cover everything
from heaven and earth.
I hope you would have the chance
to read it someday.
There is such a book?
I've never heard of it.
I'll be sure to read it
if I ever have the chance.
Sure.
So,
the diplomatic marriage
between Qin and Qi
will be
a union of both knowledge
of art and w*r.
One couldn't ask for a better outcome.
We'll save this matter
for a later discussion
between the Princess and I.
Your Majesty is gallant and generous.
Impressive indeed.
To Your Majesty's health.
Sit down.
How dare you!
This lady from Chu is rude.
She knows no manner at all!
Your Majesty.
Rest assured, Mother.
You will not be disappointed.
Everyone, carry on.
I'll be right back.
Your Majesty?
Your Majesty?
Lord Weiyang.
May I have a word with you?
What is it?
Mr. Li Si just gave me an order.
If His Majesty said anything,
you must agree no matter what it is.
You're sad because of me.
I came today
because
I had a question for Your Majesty.
But now,
there is no need for it anymore.
If you refuse to ask,
then listen to what I have to say.
I have told the Queen Dowager
that I would make you my wife.
But she insisted
that I married Princess of Qi, Li Qiu.
Queen Dowager, please be patient.
I can't allow him to be rash.
We can't afford to force him!
I...
I don't want it to be
difficult for Your Majesty.
What is the meaning of this?
This girl really has a strong will.
I am starting to like her.
Queen Dowager!
Please do not forget,
without him as the King,
you are as good as nothing.
♪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 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♪
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