Qin Dynasty Epic (2020): Season 1, Episode 39 - Episode #1.39 - full transcript
=Qin Dynasty Epic=
=Episode 39=
Didn't you and I plant this tree together
when I assumed my position?
Yes.
A sapling from our hometown in Puyang.
You asked someone to deliver it here.
It's been 11 years.
It's so tall now.
(Prime Minister of Qin, Lv Buwei)
Life is a like white pony's shadow
(Zheng Yi)
passing through a crevice.
It goes by so fast.
His Majesty is like this tree.
I saw him when he was born.
I watched him grow up.
Secondary Marquis is in Xianyang.
I must go to see him some time
to discuss His Majesty's
Coming of Age Ceremony.
Secondary Marquis didn't come
with a good intention this time.
The imperial family can't retain
their composure.
They can't accomplish great things.
After all, the surname
of the imperial family is Ying.
In rectifying the regime,
most of Qin's citizens
would surely support them.
If you're not willing to turn
against Queen Dowager,
take this opportunity
to help the imperial family secretly.
When people get too angry,
and the situation runs out of
Queen Dowager's control,
she'll surely seek your help.
Then you can tell her
the pros and the cons,
forcing Queen Dowager and Lao Ai
to give up their power.
You just need
to promise them more fortune.
Zhao Ji
is just a woman.
Telling her the pros and the cons
is a futile effort.
Lao Ai
is a lowly man,
yet he holds the highest power in Qin.
If we can't deal with him now,
he will take bigger risks.
You mean
we should force Lao Ai
to rebel.
If he takes the road to ruin,
he'll surely drag others down.
We'll wait after His Majesty's
Coming of Age Ceremony
before making a move?
If His Majesty follows
my national policies,
Qin will be stable
for many generations.
Add new soil.
Add more of it.
Yes.
(Guest Minister's Residence, Qin)
Duke of Changxin.
These...
These...
These...
These are such expensive gifts.
How can I accept them?
(Qin's Duke of Changxin, Lao Ai)
You're being too humble.
I
have always respected you.
And we're old friends.
You didn't tell me
that it's your son's birthday.
If you did,
I would have brought more gifts.
(Guest Minister of Qin, Li Si)
It's just my son's birthday.
You don't need to come here personally.
And you even bring
so many expensive gifts.
I don't deserve them.
Don't say that.
You've helped me a lot.
These gifts
aren't enough to show my gratitude.
Then...
I thank you on behalf of my son.
(Wife of Li Si)
Thank you, Duke of Changxin.
That's more like it.
I'll remember your son's birthday now.
Next year, for your second son's,
your wife's,
and even your own birthday,
you should tell me beforehand.
I'll prepare the gifts early.
I can't accept them.
Duke of Changxin.
Please sit in the living room.
Let's drink some wine.
I happen to be thirsty.
-Let's go.
-After you.
-Sir, after you.
After you.
After you.
Come.
This way, please.
Greetings, Duke of Changxin.
Mr. Wang is here too.
Duke of Changxin.
Let me introduce you.
(Chun Yuyue)
This is my old friend.
(Censor of Qin, Wang Wan)
Jixia's teacher,
Chun Yuyue.
Duke of Changxin.
Duke of Changxin.
This way, please.
All right.
After you.
How have you been lately, Mr. Wang?
(Lao Ai has been thinking that)
(since he couldn't kill Li Si,
he'd just buy him off.)
(And all of this)
(is part of Li Si's plan.)
Duke of Changxin.
Prince Yu.
I haven't seen you for days.
I didn't expect to see you here.
I haven't been feeling well lately,
so I didn't go out of the palace.
Are you feeling better?
Much better.
Come on.
Let's have a few drinks.
No.
Next time.
Queen Dowager is still waiting for me
in the palace.
We haven't seen you for days.
We all miss you a lot.
Have a few drinks before you return.
Come on.
Let's go.
(Jinxian Pavilion, Xianyang, Qin)
Here, my lord. Cheers.
(Owner of Jinxian Pavillion, Yi Feng)
I already know about this.
It's just that old man
Secondary Marquis, right?
Queen Dowager said
that we shouldn't mind him.
With Queen Dowager on my side,
who would dare to touch me?
You'll follow what Queen Dowager said?
That's right.
But didn't it occur to you
that Queen Dowager might not
have considered all angles?
What do you mean?
Last time,
His Majesty was so angry that he wanted
to kill you with his sword.
Is that true?
Now, the imperial family invited
Secondary Marquis to Xianyang,
and they want you to die.
Is that true?
On the surface,
Prime Minister isn't giving you
a hard time.
But deep inside, he already hates you.
Think about it.
Queen Dowager used to listen
to whatever Prime Minister says.
Now,
Queen Dowager just listens to you.
Can Prime Minister not hate you?
Prime Minister isn't doing anything
because Queen Dowager has the power
in her hands.
But after a few months,
His Majesty will be performing the
Coming of Age Ceremony.
When that happens,
Queen Dowager wouldn't
have power anymore.
His Majesty,
Prime Minister, the imperial family,
and anyone else can bully you,
and even kill you.
To be honest,
I've already been removed
from the genealogical records.
What?
Removed from the genealogical records?
Why?
Because I'm close to you.
Secondary Marquis wants me to betray you.
I wouldn't,
so they kicked me out
of the imperial family.
The imperial family raised by maids
is so hateful.
My lord, don't worry.
From now on, you'll be my brother.
As long as you're with me,
no one will dare to belittle you.
My brother,
please accept my bow.
Stand up.
We're brothers.
(Zhangtai)
Greetings, Your Majesty.
(King of Qin, Zheng)
Secondary Marquis, you've traveled far.
Is there any urgent matter?
Your Majesty.
I wrote this document
(Secondary Marquis of Qin)
to remove Ying Yu
from the imperial family's
genealogical records.
What did Ying Yu do?
He's colluding with that treacherous
official Lao Ai
in causing chaos in the imperial court
and collaborating with our enemy
in betraying the state.
He's utterly wicked.
He must be kicked out
of the imperial family.
Lao Ai is the Duke of Changxin.
When did he become
a treacherous official?
He's causing chaos
in the imperial court,
overstepping his duties
and breaking the rules,
so he's a treacherous official.
I've never said that Lao Ai
is a treacherous official,
yet that's what you're claiming?
Isn't that overstepping as well?
Your Majesty.
It's a fact that Lao Ai is causing chaos
in the imperial court.
Everyone in the state knows it.
You're a loyal official,
I know that.
But Xianyang is doing well.
I thought
that you've all grown up,
and you can differentiate
between right and wrong.
Now, it seems like
Qin's kings
are getting worse than the previous ones.
(Chief Guard of Qin, Meng Tian)
Secondary Marquis!
Secondary Marquis.
Don't say ridiculous things.
Wang Wan.
Don't be rude to Secondary Marquis.
I want to gather the imperial family
to remove Lao Ai from his position.
If you can't interfere,
the Ying imperial family must do it.
I'm King of Qin,
and also from the Ying family.
Can you interfere in my business?
Please return
to Yongcheng at once.
If we don't eliminate Lao Ai,
I'm not leaving.
Wang Wan.
Yes.
Secondary Marquis,
please leave.
Prime Minister, you're well-informed.
(Ying)
You've found me here.
Secondary Marquis, you're managing
the imperial temple.
We should meet in the imperial temple.
(Ying)
Can't I handle matters outside
the imperial temple?
That's not what I meant.
Why are you here then?
You've been in Xianyang for many days,
and you didn't inform me.
If... If people find out,
they'd say that I
was ignoring you.
I didn't want
to bother people for my trip
to Xianyang.
I'm in my last years.
I'm old.
I'm afraid people wouldn't want
to see me anymore.
Why should I tell you?
I've neglected you.
Please forgive me.
It doesn't matter
if you've neglected me.
But if you're neglecting Qin,
apologizing
won't be enough.
Please give me some advice.
I am going to risk
to embarrass myself
and say a few words
in the morning meeting.
But since you're here,
I'll tell you right now.
What should we do with Lao Ai?
Qin's doing so badly.
I can't take it anymore!
Well...
We must
have a fool-proof plan.
We're bound to offend people.
There's no fool-proof plan.
Do you fear Queen Dowager
or His Majesty?
Fear?
What do you mean?
Let's start with the time
when the late King governed.
You were fearless back then,
especially in the face of His Majesty
and Queen Dowager.
Now,
why are you overcautious?
As an official,
I'm doing everything for the state.
What do you mean
by being fearless?
Are you afraid that people
will talk about it?
Back then, rumors abounded in Xianyang
that you and Queen Dowager
had a relationship.
They even said
that His Majesty is your son.
Back then,
you weren't scared.
Let's not talk about that.
Back then, the imperial family
supported Ying Zheng.
That's why he became King.
If he doesn't support
the imperial family,
don't blame me for being heartless
and removing him
from the imperial family's records.
Then his position
wouldn't be a legitimate one.
Secondary Marquis,
what do you mean?
What does this have to do
with His Majesty?
I already went to see him.
He's overlooking Lao Ai
and the current chaotic situation.
He even told me to leave.
Such a foolish man
doesn't deserve to be King of Qin!
Please don't say that.
His Majesty's virtue
is known to all citizens.
You're so protective of Ying Zheng.
I really suspect
if the rumors are true.
Secondary Marquis.
This has already been confirmed
as a lie.
If you falsely accuse His Majesty,
you will get executed.
You're an unscrupulous merchant
usurping the state
and a sycophantic official
causing chaos to the state.
How dare you reprimand me?
I won't argue with you.
I'll give you a piece of advice.
(Ying)
Go back to Yongcheng soon.
Otherwise, if you meddle
in the situation,
it will be hard on everyone.
(Ying)
(Ying)
There's an assassin!
Guards! There's an assassin!
Sir.
(Wei People, Po)
There's another one.
Chase after him!
Duke of Changxin!
Sir.
It's Lord Weiyang
(Qin's Director of Grand Master of the Palace)
and Secondary Marquis!
(Dong Qi)
It's them.
They want to ambush me!
They want to kill me!
Investigate this
and find the proof.
The assassin is already dead.
How can we investigate?
There's someone we can investigate.
Who?
The owner of Jinxian Pavilion, Yi Feng.
Yi Feng?
How could it be him?
Based on what I know,
he's someone's spy.
Let's start with him.
All right.
Let's go right now.
Butler.
Butler, I...
(Steward of Qin's Prime Minister's Residence)
I found an opportunity to strike.
(Zheng Huo)
I didn't expect...
Well...
Lao Ai...
He's lucky.
Where is he?
His mouth is shut.
These are all poisoned.
Take this.
Find a place to stay for a while.
Don't worry about your family
and elders.
I'll send someone to watch over them.
Thank you.
Get out!
Get out!
Make them all leave!
Duke of Changxin
is investigating a case.
Irrelevant people must leave!
Welcome, Duke of Changxin.
Duke of Changxin.
If you need anything,
I'll surely do it.
Get all the people in the kitchen!
If you need anything,
I'll surely...
Duke of Changxin.
Sir.
Whatever you want to eat or drink,
I'll ask the kitchen to prepare them.
Eat, eat, eat!
Let me ask you something.
Please... Please go ahead.
Are you Prime Minister's spy?
How could I be that lucky?
No?
No.
We'll know
after we try.
Bow and arrow!
Go.
Over there.
Walk over there.
Go!
Help him up.
Right here.
Here.
Stand up straight.
Yi Feng.
You think I can kill you with an arrow?
I...
He's asking you a question.
He's asking you a question.
You think I can do that?
Yes.
Blindfold him.
Come.
Blindfold me.
You think he can do it?
Wait.
Sir.
I shot it to the side.
Let me do it.
He's a good archer.
Come.
(Qin's Chamberlain for the Palace Garrison)
Blindfold him.
(Zhao Jie)
Hurry.
I won't shoot to the side.
All right.
To the left a bit.
I'll shoot it now.
Go!
He won't tell us.
What should we do then?
Shoot him.
All right.
Yi Feng, are you or not?
I am!
I'm Prime Minister's spy.
Yesterday,
someone tried to assassinate
Duke of Changxin.
Do you know who was behind it?
I don't.
I really don't know.
You have many informants.
You don't know?
I really don't know
who would be so bold as to assassinate
Duke of Changxin.
We have to interrogate him.
If you don't tell us, you'll die.
Say it's Secondary Marquis.
Second...
Secondary Marquis.
Secondary Marquis.
It's really Secondary Marquis?
Yes.
It's Secondary Marquis.
Is Lord Weiyang involved?
Tell us!
Yes.
Goddamnit.
It's them indeed.
I'll go to them now.
Sir.
Don't be rash.
We must think of a fool-proof plan.
I'm owner of Jinxian Pavilion, Yi Feng.
I want to see Prime Minister.
I have urgent matters to report.
Why did you come
to Prime Minister's Residence?
Zheng Yi.
I want to see Prime Minister.
Prime Minister worked all day.
He just went to bed.
I must see Prime Minister.
Otherwise, I'll be dead.
No matter what happened,
tell me.
I can save you.
What exactly happened?
You have no idea.
They're so evil.
Duke of Changxin
and Prince Yu
were using people's lives for fun.
How did you offend Duke of Changxin?
They said someone tried to assassinate
Duke of Changxin,
and they insisted that I know
who was behind it.
Someone tried to
assassinate Duke of Changxin?
How would I know that?
I couldn't tell them who was behind it.
They wanted to shoot me with an arrow.
They killed two of my lodge's servers.
What did you tell them?
Prince Yu told me to say
it's Secondary Marquis.
I wouldn't dare to say it.
Since I couldn't tell them,
they wanted to shoot me
with an arrow again.
I was so scared that I had no choice.
I could only say it's Secondary Marquis
and Lord Weiyang.
They left after I told them that.
I won't tell anyone
about what happened today.
You know how urgent this matter is now.
Let me see Prime Minister.
I've worked for Prime Minister
for so many years.
Now, I'm in a precarious state.
Prime Minister must help me.
Stop yelling.
What are you yelling about?
What do you want?
Please ask Prime Minister to let me
leave Xianyang.
You're leaving?
If I don't leave,
I'll die!
Duke of Changxin,
Secondary Marquis,
Lord Weiyang.
I can't afford to offend any of them!
If Lord Weiyang finds out
that I set him up,
will he spare me?
Yi Feng.
Listen to me.
Stay in Xianyang.
If Duke of Changxin
asks you about anything,
you know what to do.
Just tell him.
Are you trying to test me?
I'm afraid to die,
but I don't spill secrets.
Just do what I said.
It's for your sake too.
Did you hear
about the assassination attempt
on Duke of Changxin?
(Queen Dowager of Qin, Zhao Ji)
I'm currently investigating it.
(Queen Dowager of Qin, Zhao Ji)
Did you find anything yet?
No.
You're not being diligent.
Duke of Changxin already found out
that Secondary Marquis was behind it?
Someone personally confirmed it.
Secondary Marquis just arrived.
Would he immediately try to assassinate
Duke of Changxin,
bringing trouble upon himself?
Tell me who did it then.
You're the Prime Minister.
You must investigate
this matter clearly.
Trying to assassinate
Duke of Changxin in Xianyang
is too bold, isn't it?
There was an assassination attempt
on me too.
I haven't found the assassin until now.
I think
Qin's Minister of Justice
and Governor of Xianyang
aren't doing their jobs well.
Is it time to replace them?
Otherwise, if it becomes chaotic
in Xianyang,
it will be hard for you to fix
the situation.
If you manage Lao Ai well,
Xianyang won't become chaotic.
As the regent Queen Dowager,
you must know
your priorities.
I didn't ask you
to come here to lecture me.
I have to tell you that.
If you don't manage Lao Ai well,
there will be bigger troubles.
What could happen?
Hunting in forbidden palace grounds.
Insulting veteran military generals.
Appointing close friends as officials.
Killing innocent lives in Xianyang.
That's enough.
He committed so many crimes.
All of them are major.
Does he have that many lives?
Touching the Secondary Marquis
is equivalent to turning against
the imperial family.
He's so old.
I don't think
it matters.
Even if he's old,
he is influential.
You're so funny.
If something happens
to Secondary Marquis in Xianyang,
Qin's imperial family
will surely risk their lives
to fight against you.
His Majesty's position wouldn't be safe.
Prime Minister.
Stop scaring me.
Prince Yu has already been kicked out
of the imperial family
and removed
from the genealogical records.
If it really reaches a point
when they can't stand it anymore,
it's not difficult
for them to change the King of Qin.
Change the King of Qin?
If the imperial family
doesn't support His Majesty,
His Majesty can do the same.
He just needs Qin and its citizens.
When His Majesty
was deserted by his family,
he'll be the second Chengjiao.
Lv Buwei.
You're threatening me?
If anyone wants to destroy His Majesty
and Qin,
I, Lv Buwei,
will definitely not show any mercy.
Is it really that serious?
(Queen Dowager Zhao realized)
(that Lv Buwei is really angry.)
(She also knows what he's capable of.)
(In order to save Yiren back then,)
(he left her and Ying Zheng behind.)
(For his own motives,)
(Lv Buwei is capable of doing anything.)
(Qi, Chu)
Your Majesty.
You may go first.
Yes.
(Qi, Chu)
Any news?
Someone tried to assassinate Lao Ai
and failed.
Prime Minister.
Prince Yu is here.
Greetings, Prime Minister.
My lord, long time no see.
I don't have any position or title.
Of course it's hard for me to get close
to a prestigious man like you.
You and Duke of Changxin
call each other brother.
You don't need to worry about
living a good life.
I don't understand
what you mean.
Why did you falsely accuse
Secondary Marquis
and Lord Weiyang,
sowing discord between Duke
of Changxin and the imperial family?
I don't understand it.
Where did you hear
that I'm sowing discord between them?
Don't...
Don't believe them.
Once Marquis came to Xianyang,
he removed you from the imperial
family's genealogical records.
You must hate him,
and want to seek revenge?
No.
I swear, I don't.
Secondary Marquis makes rash decisions.
He misunderstood me
and Duke of Changxin.
Telling me the truth
will be beneficial to you.
I'm telling the truth.
Are you?
I am.
Prime Minister.
Must you do this to me?
As Prime Minister,
I can't let Xianyang become chaotic.
Catch him!
Without any investigation,
how could you catch me?
How could we catch you?
Take him away!
I'm on His Majesty's side!
Lv Buwei!
His Majesty and I
are from the same clan!
I'm not guilty of anything!
I want to see His Majesty!
Lv Buwei!
I'm on His Majesty's side!
Lv Buwei!
Lv Buwei!
Why are you still standing there?
Do it!
Kneel!
Stop!
Stop!
Stop right now!
What...
What is going on?
Why are you doing this?
Prime Minister has orders
to execute him.
You can't kill him!
His Majesty wants to see him.
I came upon His Majesty's orders
to bring him there.
If you kill him,
His Majesty will blame you.
Seriously?
Yes.
You and I are brothers.
We just don't see each other much.
I'm a collateral relative.
I'm not fated to be close to you.
I'm not governing yet.
Many things aren't up to me.
After I start governing,
I need to rely
on the imperial family more.
Your Majesty must already know
that I've already been kicked out
of the imperial family.
I know what's going on.
Your Majesty is brilliant.
I'm counting on Your Majesty.
If Li Si didn't beg me
to save you today,
you would have already been dead.
Now you know how to do things, right?
I'll keep my mouth shut.
I'll never mention anything about you.
You're in such a rush.
It's late. Where are you going?
I invited Prince Yu,
Zhao Jie and the others
for a drink in the residence.
You can't go.
What's the matter?
Yes.
Prime Minister came to me.
He said Secondary Marquis
wasn't the one who arranged
to assassinate you,
so you shouldn't bother him anymore.
What does this have to do with Lv Buwei?
Why does he need to protect
Secondary Marquis?
He's Qin's Prime Minister.
Of course everything in Qin
concerns him.
I've already investigated.
Secondary Marquis was the one
who wanted to harm me.
I've already promised Prime Minister.
Anyway, you can't go anywhere today.
Just stay here in the palace.
All right.
I won't go anywhere.
I'll dine with you in the palace today.
Secondary Marquis.
Take care.
Lord Weiyang.
You believe Lv Buwei?
Yes.
This concerns your safety.
I don't dare to neglect it.
I'm running away just like this?
Secondary Marquis.
There's no rush.
Please go inside.
Lord Weiyang.
Farewell, Secondary Marquis!
Duke of Changxin!
Where's Duke of Changxin?
Where's Duke of Changxin?
Duke of Changxin told us
to come here,
yet he didn't come himself.
Something happened.
Something happened!
Secondary Marquis is running away?
Duke of Changxin wants to get him.
Let him run away.
We can't let him get away.
If he does,
Duke of Changxin will surely
be angry.
Hurry.
Stop drinking.
Go with me to catch him.
Let's go.
Everyone.
Are you scared of Secondary Marquis?
Who's afraid of him?
(Qin's Metropolitan Governor of Capital)
Let's catch him.
(Xuan Si)
Let's go.
All right.
The three of us will bring people
to catch him.
You all wait here
for Duke of Changxin.
Let's go.
(Xianyang)
Open the gate!
Don't think about running away!
(Xianyang)
Who is blocking our way?
By
Duke of Changxin's orders,
we're here to capture Secondary Marquis.
By Lord Weiyang's orders,
we're taking Secondary Marquis
to Yongcheng.
You won't be able to leave today.
I'm the Chamberlain for the Palace Garrison.
Do you dare to disobey orders?
Keep your swords.
Go and report to Lord Weiyang.
We are here upon orders.
How could we let you
take Secondary Marquis?
Kill them!
Defense!
Secondary Marquis.
We meet again.
Bah!
Tie him up.
Please go
and inform Duke of Changxin
that we've caught Secondary Marquis.
I'm going to Xianyang Prison
to interrogate him through the night.
All right.
♪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 war,
the beginning of the king's law♪
♪Follow the footsteps of
our ancestors and martyrs♪
♪A great nation's
iron-willed representative♪
=Episode 39=
Didn't you and I plant this tree together
when I assumed my position?
Yes.
A sapling from our hometown in Puyang.
You asked someone to deliver it here.
It's been 11 years.
It's so tall now.
(Prime Minister of Qin, Lv Buwei)
Life is a like white pony's shadow
(Zheng Yi)
passing through a crevice.
It goes by so fast.
His Majesty is like this tree.
I saw him when he was born.
I watched him grow up.
Secondary Marquis is in Xianyang.
I must go to see him some time
to discuss His Majesty's
Coming of Age Ceremony.
Secondary Marquis didn't come
with a good intention this time.
The imperial family can't retain
their composure.
They can't accomplish great things.
After all, the surname
of the imperial family is Ying.
In rectifying the regime,
most of Qin's citizens
would surely support them.
If you're not willing to turn
against Queen Dowager,
take this opportunity
to help the imperial family secretly.
When people get too angry,
and the situation runs out of
Queen Dowager's control,
she'll surely seek your help.
Then you can tell her
the pros and the cons,
forcing Queen Dowager and Lao Ai
to give up their power.
You just need
to promise them more fortune.
Zhao Ji
is just a woman.
Telling her the pros and the cons
is a futile effort.
Lao Ai
is a lowly man,
yet he holds the highest power in Qin.
If we can't deal with him now,
he will take bigger risks.
You mean
we should force Lao Ai
to rebel.
If he takes the road to ruin,
he'll surely drag others down.
We'll wait after His Majesty's
Coming of Age Ceremony
before making a move?
If His Majesty follows
my national policies,
Qin will be stable
for many generations.
Add new soil.
Add more of it.
Yes.
(Guest Minister's Residence, Qin)
Duke of Changxin.
These...
These...
These...
These are such expensive gifts.
How can I accept them?
(Qin's Duke of Changxin, Lao Ai)
You're being too humble.
I
have always respected you.
And we're old friends.
You didn't tell me
that it's your son's birthday.
If you did,
I would have brought more gifts.
(Guest Minister of Qin, Li Si)
It's just my son's birthday.
You don't need to come here personally.
And you even bring
so many expensive gifts.
I don't deserve them.
Don't say that.
You've helped me a lot.
These gifts
aren't enough to show my gratitude.
Then...
I thank you on behalf of my son.
(Wife of Li Si)
Thank you, Duke of Changxin.
That's more like it.
I'll remember your son's birthday now.
Next year, for your second son's,
your wife's,
and even your own birthday,
you should tell me beforehand.
I'll prepare the gifts early.
I can't accept them.
Duke of Changxin.
Please sit in the living room.
Let's drink some wine.
I happen to be thirsty.
-Let's go.
-After you.
-Sir, after you.
After you.
After you.
Come.
This way, please.
Greetings, Duke of Changxin.
Mr. Wang is here too.
Duke of Changxin.
Let me introduce you.
(Chun Yuyue)
This is my old friend.
(Censor of Qin, Wang Wan)
Jixia's teacher,
Chun Yuyue.
Duke of Changxin.
Duke of Changxin.
This way, please.
All right.
After you.
How have you been lately, Mr. Wang?
(Lao Ai has been thinking that)
(since he couldn't kill Li Si,
he'd just buy him off.)
(And all of this)
(is part of Li Si's plan.)
Duke of Changxin.
Prince Yu.
I haven't seen you for days.
I didn't expect to see you here.
I haven't been feeling well lately,
so I didn't go out of the palace.
Are you feeling better?
Much better.
Come on.
Let's have a few drinks.
No.
Next time.
Queen Dowager is still waiting for me
in the palace.
We haven't seen you for days.
We all miss you a lot.
Have a few drinks before you return.
Come on.
Let's go.
(Jinxian Pavilion, Xianyang, Qin)
Here, my lord. Cheers.
(Owner of Jinxian Pavillion, Yi Feng)
I already know about this.
It's just that old man
Secondary Marquis, right?
Queen Dowager said
that we shouldn't mind him.
With Queen Dowager on my side,
who would dare to touch me?
You'll follow what Queen Dowager said?
That's right.
But didn't it occur to you
that Queen Dowager might not
have considered all angles?
What do you mean?
Last time,
His Majesty was so angry that he wanted
to kill you with his sword.
Is that true?
Now, the imperial family invited
Secondary Marquis to Xianyang,
and they want you to die.
Is that true?
On the surface,
Prime Minister isn't giving you
a hard time.
But deep inside, he already hates you.
Think about it.
Queen Dowager used to listen
to whatever Prime Minister says.
Now,
Queen Dowager just listens to you.
Can Prime Minister not hate you?
Prime Minister isn't doing anything
because Queen Dowager has the power
in her hands.
But after a few months,
His Majesty will be performing the
Coming of Age Ceremony.
When that happens,
Queen Dowager wouldn't
have power anymore.
His Majesty,
Prime Minister, the imperial family,
and anyone else can bully you,
and even kill you.
To be honest,
I've already been removed
from the genealogical records.
What?
Removed from the genealogical records?
Why?
Because I'm close to you.
Secondary Marquis wants me to betray you.
I wouldn't,
so they kicked me out
of the imperial family.
The imperial family raised by maids
is so hateful.
My lord, don't worry.
From now on, you'll be my brother.
As long as you're with me,
no one will dare to belittle you.
My brother,
please accept my bow.
Stand up.
We're brothers.
(Zhangtai)
Greetings, Your Majesty.
(King of Qin, Zheng)
Secondary Marquis, you've traveled far.
Is there any urgent matter?
Your Majesty.
I wrote this document
(Secondary Marquis of Qin)
to remove Ying Yu
from the imperial family's
genealogical records.
What did Ying Yu do?
He's colluding with that treacherous
official Lao Ai
in causing chaos in the imperial court
and collaborating with our enemy
in betraying the state.
He's utterly wicked.
He must be kicked out
of the imperial family.
Lao Ai is the Duke of Changxin.
When did he become
a treacherous official?
He's causing chaos
in the imperial court,
overstepping his duties
and breaking the rules,
so he's a treacherous official.
I've never said that Lao Ai
is a treacherous official,
yet that's what you're claiming?
Isn't that overstepping as well?
Your Majesty.
It's a fact that Lao Ai is causing chaos
in the imperial court.
Everyone in the state knows it.
You're a loyal official,
I know that.
But Xianyang is doing well.
I thought
that you've all grown up,
and you can differentiate
between right and wrong.
Now, it seems like
Qin's kings
are getting worse than the previous ones.
(Chief Guard of Qin, Meng Tian)
Secondary Marquis!
Secondary Marquis.
Don't say ridiculous things.
Wang Wan.
Don't be rude to Secondary Marquis.
I want to gather the imperial family
to remove Lao Ai from his position.
If you can't interfere,
the Ying imperial family must do it.
I'm King of Qin,
and also from the Ying family.
Can you interfere in my business?
Please return
to Yongcheng at once.
If we don't eliminate Lao Ai,
I'm not leaving.
Wang Wan.
Yes.
Secondary Marquis,
please leave.
Prime Minister, you're well-informed.
(Ying)
You've found me here.
Secondary Marquis, you're managing
the imperial temple.
We should meet in the imperial temple.
(Ying)
Can't I handle matters outside
the imperial temple?
That's not what I meant.
Why are you here then?
You've been in Xianyang for many days,
and you didn't inform me.
If... If people find out,
they'd say that I
was ignoring you.
I didn't want
to bother people for my trip
to Xianyang.
I'm in my last years.
I'm old.
I'm afraid people wouldn't want
to see me anymore.
Why should I tell you?
I've neglected you.
Please forgive me.
It doesn't matter
if you've neglected me.
But if you're neglecting Qin,
apologizing
won't be enough.
Please give me some advice.
I am going to risk
to embarrass myself
and say a few words
in the morning meeting.
But since you're here,
I'll tell you right now.
What should we do with Lao Ai?
Qin's doing so badly.
I can't take it anymore!
Well...
We must
have a fool-proof plan.
We're bound to offend people.
There's no fool-proof plan.
Do you fear Queen Dowager
or His Majesty?
Fear?
What do you mean?
Let's start with the time
when the late King governed.
You were fearless back then,
especially in the face of His Majesty
and Queen Dowager.
Now,
why are you overcautious?
As an official,
I'm doing everything for the state.
What do you mean
by being fearless?
Are you afraid that people
will talk about it?
Back then, rumors abounded in Xianyang
that you and Queen Dowager
had a relationship.
They even said
that His Majesty is your son.
Back then,
you weren't scared.
Let's not talk about that.
Back then, the imperial family
supported Ying Zheng.
That's why he became King.
If he doesn't support
the imperial family,
don't blame me for being heartless
and removing him
from the imperial family's records.
Then his position
wouldn't be a legitimate one.
Secondary Marquis,
what do you mean?
What does this have to do
with His Majesty?
I already went to see him.
He's overlooking Lao Ai
and the current chaotic situation.
He even told me to leave.
Such a foolish man
doesn't deserve to be King of Qin!
Please don't say that.
His Majesty's virtue
is known to all citizens.
You're so protective of Ying Zheng.
I really suspect
if the rumors are true.
Secondary Marquis.
This has already been confirmed
as a lie.
If you falsely accuse His Majesty,
you will get executed.
You're an unscrupulous merchant
usurping the state
and a sycophantic official
causing chaos to the state.
How dare you reprimand me?
I won't argue with you.
I'll give you a piece of advice.
(Ying)
Go back to Yongcheng soon.
Otherwise, if you meddle
in the situation,
it will be hard on everyone.
(Ying)
(Ying)
There's an assassin!
Guards! There's an assassin!
Sir.
(Wei People, Po)
There's another one.
Chase after him!
Duke of Changxin!
Sir.
It's Lord Weiyang
(Qin's Director of Grand Master of the Palace)
and Secondary Marquis!
(Dong Qi)
It's them.
They want to ambush me!
They want to kill me!
Investigate this
and find the proof.
The assassin is already dead.
How can we investigate?
There's someone we can investigate.
Who?
The owner of Jinxian Pavilion, Yi Feng.
Yi Feng?
How could it be him?
Based on what I know,
he's someone's spy.
Let's start with him.
All right.
Let's go right now.
Butler.
Butler, I...
(Steward of Qin's Prime Minister's Residence)
I found an opportunity to strike.
(Zheng Huo)
I didn't expect...
Well...
Lao Ai...
He's lucky.
Where is he?
His mouth is shut.
These are all poisoned.
Take this.
Find a place to stay for a while.
Don't worry about your family
and elders.
I'll send someone to watch over them.
Thank you.
Get out!
Get out!
Make them all leave!
Duke of Changxin
is investigating a case.
Irrelevant people must leave!
Welcome, Duke of Changxin.
Duke of Changxin.
If you need anything,
I'll surely do it.
Get all the people in the kitchen!
If you need anything,
I'll surely...
Duke of Changxin.
Sir.
Whatever you want to eat or drink,
I'll ask the kitchen to prepare them.
Eat, eat, eat!
Let me ask you something.
Please... Please go ahead.
Are you Prime Minister's spy?
How could I be that lucky?
No?
No.
We'll know
after we try.
Bow and arrow!
Go.
Over there.
Walk over there.
Go!
Help him up.
Right here.
Here.
Stand up straight.
Yi Feng.
You think I can kill you with an arrow?
I...
He's asking you a question.
He's asking you a question.
You think I can do that?
Yes.
Blindfold him.
Come.
Blindfold me.
You think he can do it?
Wait.
Sir.
I shot it to the side.
Let me do it.
He's a good archer.
Come.
(Qin's Chamberlain for the Palace Garrison)
Blindfold him.
(Zhao Jie)
Hurry.
I won't shoot to the side.
All right.
To the left a bit.
I'll shoot it now.
Go!
He won't tell us.
What should we do then?
Shoot him.
All right.
Yi Feng, are you or not?
I am!
I'm Prime Minister's spy.
Yesterday,
someone tried to assassinate
Duke of Changxin.
Do you know who was behind it?
I don't.
I really don't know.
You have many informants.
You don't know?
I really don't know
who would be so bold as to assassinate
Duke of Changxin.
We have to interrogate him.
If you don't tell us, you'll die.
Say it's Secondary Marquis.
Second...
Secondary Marquis.
Secondary Marquis.
It's really Secondary Marquis?
Yes.
It's Secondary Marquis.
Is Lord Weiyang involved?
Tell us!
Yes.
Goddamnit.
It's them indeed.
I'll go to them now.
Sir.
Don't be rash.
We must think of a fool-proof plan.
I'm owner of Jinxian Pavilion, Yi Feng.
I want to see Prime Minister.
I have urgent matters to report.
Why did you come
to Prime Minister's Residence?
Zheng Yi.
I want to see Prime Minister.
Prime Minister worked all day.
He just went to bed.
I must see Prime Minister.
Otherwise, I'll be dead.
No matter what happened,
tell me.
I can save you.
What exactly happened?
You have no idea.
They're so evil.
Duke of Changxin
and Prince Yu
were using people's lives for fun.
How did you offend Duke of Changxin?
They said someone tried to assassinate
Duke of Changxin,
and they insisted that I know
who was behind it.
Someone tried to
assassinate Duke of Changxin?
How would I know that?
I couldn't tell them who was behind it.
They wanted to shoot me with an arrow.
They killed two of my lodge's servers.
What did you tell them?
Prince Yu told me to say
it's Secondary Marquis.
I wouldn't dare to say it.
Since I couldn't tell them,
they wanted to shoot me
with an arrow again.
I was so scared that I had no choice.
I could only say it's Secondary Marquis
and Lord Weiyang.
They left after I told them that.
I won't tell anyone
about what happened today.
You know how urgent this matter is now.
Let me see Prime Minister.
I've worked for Prime Minister
for so many years.
Now, I'm in a precarious state.
Prime Minister must help me.
Stop yelling.
What are you yelling about?
What do you want?
Please ask Prime Minister to let me
leave Xianyang.
You're leaving?
If I don't leave,
I'll die!
Duke of Changxin,
Secondary Marquis,
Lord Weiyang.
I can't afford to offend any of them!
If Lord Weiyang finds out
that I set him up,
will he spare me?
Yi Feng.
Listen to me.
Stay in Xianyang.
If Duke of Changxin
asks you about anything,
you know what to do.
Just tell him.
Are you trying to test me?
I'm afraid to die,
but I don't spill secrets.
Just do what I said.
It's for your sake too.
Did you hear
about the assassination attempt
on Duke of Changxin?
(Queen Dowager of Qin, Zhao Ji)
I'm currently investigating it.
(Queen Dowager of Qin, Zhao Ji)
Did you find anything yet?
No.
You're not being diligent.
Duke of Changxin already found out
that Secondary Marquis was behind it?
Someone personally confirmed it.
Secondary Marquis just arrived.
Would he immediately try to assassinate
Duke of Changxin,
bringing trouble upon himself?
Tell me who did it then.
You're the Prime Minister.
You must investigate
this matter clearly.
Trying to assassinate
Duke of Changxin in Xianyang
is too bold, isn't it?
There was an assassination attempt
on me too.
I haven't found the assassin until now.
I think
Qin's Minister of Justice
and Governor of Xianyang
aren't doing their jobs well.
Is it time to replace them?
Otherwise, if it becomes chaotic
in Xianyang,
it will be hard for you to fix
the situation.
If you manage Lao Ai well,
Xianyang won't become chaotic.
As the regent Queen Dowager,
you must know
your priorities.
I didn't ask you
to come here to lecture me.
I have to tell you that.
If you don't manage Lao Ai well,
there will be bigger troubles.
What could happen?
Hunting in forbidden palace grounds.
Insulting veteran military generals.
Appointing close friends as officials.
Killing innocent lives in Xianyang.
That's enough.
He committed so many crimes.
All of them are major.
Does he have that many lives?
Touching the Secondary Marquis
is equivalent to turning against
the imperial family.
He's so old.
I don't think
it matters.
Even if he's old,
he is influential.
You're so funny.
If something happens
to Secondary Marquis in Xianyang,
Qin's imperial family
will surely risk their lives
to fight against you.
His Majesty's position wouldn't be safe.
Prime Minister.
Stop scaring me.
Prince Yu has already been kicked out
of the imperial family
and removed
from the genealogical records.
If it really reaches a point
when they can't stand it anymore,
it's not difficult
for them to change the King of Qin.
Change the King of Qin?
If the imperial family
doesn't support His Majesty,
His Majesty can do the same.
He just needs Qin and its citizens.
When His Majesty
was deserted by his family,
he'll be the second Chengjiao.
Lv Buwei.
You're threatening me?
If anyone wants to destroy His Majesty
and Qin,
I, Lv Buwei,
will definitely not show any mercy.
Is it really that serious?
(Queen Dowager Zhao realized)
(that Lv Buwei is really angry.)
(She also knows what he's capable of.)
(In order to save Yiren back then,)
(he left her and Ying Zheng behind.)
(For his own motives,)
(Lv Buwei is capable of doing anything.)
(Qi, Chu)
Your Majesty.
You may go first.
Yes.
(Qi, Chu)
Any news?
Someone tried to assassinate Lao Ai
and failed.
Prime Minister.
Prince Yu is here.
Greetings, Prime Minister.
My lord, long time no see.
I don't have any position or title.
Of course it's hard for me to get close
to a prestigious man like you.
You and Duke of Changxin
call each other brother.
You don't need to worry about
living a good life.
I don't understand
what you mean.
Why did you falsely accuse
Secondary Marquis
and Lord Weiyang,
sowing discord between Duke
of Changxin and the imperial family?
I don't understand it.
Where did you hear
that I'm sowing discord between them?
Don't...
Don't believe them.
Once Marquis came to Xianyang,
he removed you from the imperial
family's genealogical records.
You must hate him,
and want to seek revenge?
No.
I swear, I don't.
Secondary Marquis makes rash decisions.
He misunderstood me
and Duke of Changxin.
Telling me the truth
will be beneficial to you.
I'm telling the truth.
Are you?
I am.
Prime Minister.
Must you do this to me?
As Prime Minister,
I can't let Xianyang become chaotic.
Catch him!
Without any investigation,
how could you catch me?
How could we catch you?
Take him away!
I'm on His Majesty's side!
Lv Buwei!
His Majesty and I
are from the same clan!
I'm not guilty of anything!
I want to see His Majesty!
Lv Buwei!
I'm on His Majesty's side!
Lv Buwei!
Lv Buwei!
Why are you still standing there?
Do it!
Kneel!
Stop!
Stop!
Stop right now!
What...
What is going on?
Why are you doing this?
Prime Minister has orders
to execute him.
You can't kill him!
His Majesty wants to see him.
I came upon His Majesty's orders
to bring him there.
If you kill him,
His Majesty will blame you.
Seriously?
Yes.
You and I are brothers.
We just don't see each other much.
I'm a collateral relative.
I'm not fated to be close to you.
I'm not governing yet.
Many things aren't up to me.
After I start governing,
I need to rely
on the imperial family more.
Your Majesty must already know
that I've already been kicked out
of the imperial family.
I know what's going on.
Your Majesty is brilliant.
I'm counting on Your Majesty.
If Li Si didn't beg me
to save you today,
you would have already been dead.
Now you know how to do things, right?
I'll keep my mouth shut.
I'll never mention anything about you.
You're in such a rush.
It's late. Where are you going?
I invited Prince Yu,
Zhao Jie and the others
for a drink in the residence.
You can't go.
What's the matter?
Yes.
Prime Minister came to me.
He said Secondary Marquis
wasn't the one who arranged
to assassinate you,
so you shouldn't bother him anymore.
What does this have to do with Lv Buwei?
Why does he need to protect
Secondary Marquis?
He's Qin's Prime Minister.
Of course everything in Qin
concerns him.
I've already investigated.
Secondary Marquis was the one
who wanted to harm me.
I've already promised Prime Minister.
Anyway, you can't go anywhere today.
Just stay here in the palace.
All right.
I won't go anywhere.
I'll dine with you in the palace today.
Secondary Marquis.
Take care.
Lord Weiyang.
You believe Lv Buwei?
Yes.
This concerns your safety.
I don't dare to neglect it.
I'm running away just like this?
Secondary Marquis.
There's no rush.
Please go inside.
Lord Weiyang.
Farewell, Secondary Marquis!
Duke of Changxin!
Where's Duke of Changxin?
Where's Duke of Changxin?
Duke of Changxin told us
to come here,
yet he didn't come himself.
Something happened.
Something happened!
Secondary Marquis is running away?
Duke of Changxin wants to get him.
Let him run away.
We can't let him get away.
If he does,
Duke of Changxin will surely
be angry.
Hurry.
Stop drinking.
Go with me to catch him.
Let's go.
Everyone.
Are you scared of Secondary Marquis?
Who's afraid of him?
(Qin's Metropolitan Governor of Capital)
Let's catch him.
(Xuan Si)
Let's go.
All right.
The three of us will bring people
to catch him.
You all wait here
for Duke of Changxin.
Let's go.
(Xianyang)
Open the gate!
Don't think about running away!
(Xianyang)
Who is blocking our way?
By
Duke of Changxin's orders,
we're here to capture Secondary Marquis.
By Lord Weiyang's orders,
we're taking Secondary Marquis
to Yongcheng.
You won't be able to leave today.
I'm the Chamberlain for the Palace Garrison.
Do you dare to disobey orders?
Keep your swords.
Go and report to Lord Weiyang.
We are here upon orders.
How could we let you
take Secondary Marquis?
Kill them!
Defense!
Secondary Marquis.
We meet again.
Bah!
Tie him up.
Please go
and inform Duke of Changxin
that we've caught Secondary Marquis.
I'm going to Xianyang Prison
to interrogate him through the night.
All right.
♪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 war,
the beginning of the king's law♪
♪Follow the footsteps of
our ancestors and martyrs♪
♪A great nation's
iron-willed representative♪