Qin Dynasty Epic (2020): Season 1, Episode 41 - Episode #1.41 - full transcript
=Qin Dynasty Epic=
=Episode 41=
Show it to me.
(Qin's Duke of Changxin, Lao Ai)
(Lord Weiyang of Qin, Ying Xi)
I want you to come and show it to me!
(King of Qin, Zheng)
(Prime Minister of Qin, Lv Buwei)
(Queen Dowager of Qin, Zhao Ji)
Alright.
I will bring it to you personally.
So you will be convinced.
Lord Weiyang.
-Ying Xi.
-How dare you bring a dagger?
Let go of Duke of Changxin.
Lao Ai,
tell me,
was it you who killed Secondary Marquis?
Speak!
Tell them your evildoing,
every single one of them.
Don't try to frame me.
You disrupted politics,
ganged up for selfish interests,
killed the innocent
and disobeyed the law.
You didn't just kill Secondary Marquis.
You also...
You also raped my wife,
which caused her suicide.
Do you deserve to die?
Lord Weiyang.
That's utter nonsense.
You must have forgotten
I'm an attendant.
You're a fake attendant.
Fake!
Fake!
Enough!
How dare you, Lord Weiyang!
You're not just fake,
you also...
Lao Ai and the Queen Dowager also...
They also...
It's... It's...
Uncle, you talked too much.
Ying Xi!
Ying Xi!
Call the physicians.
The physicians!
Ying Xi.
Call the physicians!
Get the physicians!
Zheng.
You offended the King
by bringing a dagger.
(Guest Minister of Qin, Li Si)
Your Majesty.
We should withdraw.
See His Majesty off.
Your Majesty.
Ying Xi.
Physicians!
Call the physicians!
Call them now!
Ying Xi.
Prime Minister.
(Zheng Yi)
Get on the carriage.
Yes.
(Zhangtai)
(Zhangtai)
Prime Minister.
What happened?
Go to Lord Weiyang's Residence.
Lord Weiyang's Residence.
Since you know what happened
between Lao Ai and Queen Dowager,
when will you take action?
Did I say I want to take action?
You don't plan on getting rid of Lao Ai?
This strike from His Majesty
has brought me to my senses.
Qin's priority right now
is to give His Majesty real power.
As long as he has real power,
whoever tries to usurp the throne,
will fail.
Those who try
to usurp the throne?
Who else are there?
The person who tries
to usurp the throne,
you must know that well.
The people of Qin know that well.
The only thing I know right now
is that you don't blame His Majesty.
And you're concerned about Qin.
I have come here
to seek cooperation with the imperial family,
get rid of Lao Ai,
and restore order.
When Lao Ai was made a duke,
and promoted his cronies,
you never breathed a word.
What happened to you now,
asking us to get rid of him with you?
What you are planning, just be honest.
I'm just like you.
I couldn't bear to see
the country that
generations of people fought for
gets destroyed by Lao Ai.
If you have that plan,
I can talk to the Queen Dowager,
to get rid of Lao Ai.
(Zhangtai)
After what happened,
if I don't settle it,
the wrath of my brothers and uncles
will be out of control.
You're right to be concerned.
Once royalties know,
they will try their best to help.
Meng Tian.
Your Majesty.
Release Prince Yu.
(Chief Guard of Qin, Meng Tian)
Your Majesty.
(Chief Guard of Qin, Meng Tian)
He's a troublemaker.
Can we release him?
Yes.
(Ying Yu)
(Ying Yu)
Prince Yu.
It's been a long time.
How have you been?
Mr. Wei,
did Duke of Changxin send you here?
No.
(Prince of Wei, Wei Hong)
I've come
especially to look for you.
What for?
Can I go to your residence
for a bowl of water,
before we talk?
My pleasure.
Please.
Please.
Remove my title, take my land
and drive me out of Xianyang.
I don't agree.
If you don't,
how are I and His Majesty going
to calm the imperial family?
Or will you force His Majesty to abdicate?
Not my problem.
How bold of you!
Without the King,
there'd be no Queen Dowager.
Without the Queen Dowager,
you'll be nobody.
Prime Minister,
the power of Qin is in our hands.
Why can't we handle the imperial family?
Worst case scenario,
we can beat them out of here.
How?
They are the Yings,
descendants of the Kings
of the great Qin.
Beat them,
and you'll be beating the King.
But we have to do something.
I'm the Queen Dowager.
You're the Prime Minister.
We can't stand by.
Don't forget
who gave you that power.
A royalty
whose name is Ying Yiren.
This is given to me by Miss Wei Yan.
It is indeed a gift from Miss Wei Yan.
You're not a businessman from Wei.
You're brilliant, My lord.
Wei Yan was right about you.
And so was my King.
Enlighten me.
The truth is,
I am the prince
of Wei.
Wei Hong,
you hid so well.
These are troubled times.
If I didn't hide,
I might lose my head.
Tell me,
what can I do for you?
Wei wishes to assist Your Lordship.
Assist me?
A man without a position or a title,
a loner with no one to turn to?
You can use the power of Lao Ai
to get rid of King of Qin and Lv Buwei.
And then
in the name of the imperial family,
you can call Lao Ai a traitor
and kill him.
Then Qin will be within your grasp.
My King has promised
that if you could take the throne,
he would let you marry Wei Yan.
The alliance between Qin and Wei
is sure to rule the world.
Prime Minister,
we're always on the same boat.
If you don't help me,
Qin will descend into chaos.
We can't let that happen.
For Qin's sake,
you're going to remove my title?
It's not for Qin.
It's for you to live.
Dozens of generals surnamed Ying
have come to Xianyang.
They can kill you in an instant,
to help the King.
If you agree to remove your title
and leave Xianyang,
the Queen Dowager's position
may be secured.
I'll listen to the Queen Dowager.
We'll do what you said.
A eunuch disrupted our country.
Imperial family was humiliated.
This is the time
of a national crisis.
My fellow clansmen,
Qin belongs to us.
That's right.
It belongs to us.
Exactly.
Today is the day we protect our country.
Today is the day!
Yeah, today's the day!
Let's go to the palace.
Right.
And ask His Majesty to kill Lao Ai,
and punish the evil!
Kill Lao Ai, punish the evil!
Kill Lao Ai, punish the evil!
His Majesty arrives!
The royalties don't bow
when they see me now?
Greetings, Your Majesty.
Greetings, Your Majesty.
I lost an arm,
and can't salute.
Forgive me, Your Majesty.
Did I do wrong?
You're not wrong.
I'm to blame.
Did you really think
by killing Lao Ai,
I could reclaim the throne,
and the royalties could regain power?
As a Ying,
I cannot stand by and watch Qin
to be trampled by
the dogs like Lao Ai.
I may lose my life,
but even if I may die,
I would still uproot the evil.
For over a decade
who's been controlling Qin?
I'm sure you know that well.
I don't intend to indulge Lao Ai.
Only with solid evidence of his treason
can I truly bring him down,
and reclaim the throne once and for all.
Only when Qin
is in the hands of the Yings,
can we realize the dream
of our ancestors
to unite the world.
Nine years in Handan,
for many times I almost died.
When I finally came back,
Lord Yangquan tried to keep me
out of the Xianyang city.
I remember
it was you, Uncle, who held a spear
and escorted me into the city.
During Huayang Palace Plot,
it was you, Uncle, who helped
and put me onto the throne.
Uncle's kindness,
and the imperial family's contribution,
are things I will remember for life.
Hair is a gift from parents.
I'm cutting it off as if it is my head.
Your Majesty.
Please believe me, Uncle.
It won't be long
before we're rid of the evil.
You're so young,
yet your resolution and foresight
are a blessing for the Qin people.
A blessing for Qin.
What's His Majesty...
Your Majesty,
everyone in the imperial family,
is connected to you by blood.
Our hearts beat as one,
together we stand or fall.
Lord Weiyang brought
a dagger to the hall.
It's a felony according to the law.
His Majesty's action at court
cost Lord Weiyang
an arm,
but he was actually protecting him.
Because what His Majesty wants
is the stability of Qin.
I'm here by order of His Majesty
to plead with the Queen Dowager,
and the Duke of Changxin
to forgive Lord Weiyang for his crimes,
in case the royalties are upset,
and cause trouble again.
So that's what His Majesty meant.
Right.
His Majesty also said,
the Queen Dowager is forever
Qin's supreme ruler,
and whatever you say or do is right.
In his mind,
the Queen Dowager is the only family.
His Majesty
is always at your beck and call.
For His Majesty
and for the stability of Qin,
I won't pursue this matter.
But if the royalties
cause trouble again...
I understand.
I promise to transmit your order
to Lord Weiyang and the royalties.
Thank you.
I will take my leave.
It turns out
His Majesty is on your side.
He solved this mess so easily.
It seems I didn't dote on him
for nothing.
The Prime Minister
is disgraceful.
I almost thought he meant well.
It seems
we have to watch out for him.
Your Majesty,
Guo Dan's secret message.
The Ying royalties and Lv buwei, Lao Ai
(Prime Minister of Zhao, Guo Kai)
are in conflict.
(Prime Minister of Zhao, Guo Kai)
Xianyang is in chaos.
(King Daoxiang of Zhao, Yan)
It's amazing how Lao Ai's power
has overrun Qin.
Your Majesty,
(General of Zhao, Li Mu)
I've also received news from my spies.
Lao Ai and the royalties
were in a fight to the death.
King of Qin was furious,
and cut off an arm of Ying Xi.
Looks like Lao Ai can be of great use.
Prime Minister.
Your Majesty.
Send word to Guo Dan,
use every possible means,
nice carriage or pretty girls,
and no matter how much it costs,
give him whatever he wants.
Just remember
to make sure
he works for Zhao.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Look, Duke of Changxin,
this frame
is made of 100-year-old cedar from Zhao.
It's inlaid with gold.
The canopy
is made with brocade from
King of Zhou's treasury.
Let alone the lords and dukes,
it's hard to get even for a king.
What a great horse.
(Secret Envoy of Zhao, Guo Dan)
Duke of Changxin is insightful.
These four horses
are the Chanyu of Xiongnu's favorite.
My brother used four cities
in exchange for them.
He said these horses were extraordinary,
and can't be tamed by normal people.
Only a true hero like Duke of Changxin
who knows and loves horses
would deserve them.
Prime Minister of Zhao
knows me well.
Speaking of driving horses,
there are few
who are better than me.
Of course.
Your horse-riding skills
are unmatched.
Your ability to rule a country
is also incomparable.
Rule a country?
What do you mean?
Leave us.
Qin is like an angry horse.
The only person except for
Prime Minister Lv
who can tame it is you.
Prime Minister Lv is old,
with limited mental and physical energy.
The horse of Qin
needs to be tamed by you
sooner or later.
It will go east if you steer it east,
and go west if you steer it west.
The horse of Qin
has been ridden by
Prime Minister for over a decade.
I'm just starting,
will the horse listen?
Please rest assured.
Although you're in Qin,
you're the hero of Zhao.
Whenever you need us,
you just need to say the word,
and Zhao will exert
all its power to assist.
We'll see who dares to oppose
the Duke of Changxin in Qin.
Prime Minister of Zhao is very kind.
Later, when Zhao is in need,
I will do anything to help.
Just hearing you say that,
is enough.
The sky above Qin
won't be cleared up for a while.
Secondary Marquis died in prison.
Lord Weiyang's wife has been...
Even commoners,
not to mention the imperial family
wouldn't be able to bear it.
(Steward of Qin's Prime Minister's
Residence, Zheng Huo)
Prime Minister,
brother,
I sent someone
to kill Lao Ai.
I should be blamed
for the death of Secondary Marquis,
and what Lord Weiyang suffered.
Even you are implicated, Prime Minister.
Why did you get yourself involved?
You think Lao Ai hasn't
caused enough trouble?
Brother,
I couldn't bear to watch
what Lao Ai did and do nothing.
He's...
upsetting Qin's order
that Prime Minister worked so hard for.
The Prime Minister has his plan.
He doesn't need you.
I've done
what I shouldn't have,
and caused the Prime Minister trouble.
I'll apologize with my death.
Prime Minister,
I'll apologize with my death.
I apologize.
Where are the assassins?
One died on the spot,
and the other
has fled far away.
He should be killed as well.
He's reliable.
He won't breathe a word.
I promise.
Zheng Yi,
get rid of this guy.
Yes.
Prime Minister.
I heard at Jinxian Pavilion
Prince Yu and Lao Ai were planning
to revolt.
Lv Buwei,
I am His Majesty's man.
Lv Buwei!
If you don't believe me,
then come to court with me
to meet the king.
Don't try to frame me.
You disrupted politics,
ganged up for selfish interests,
You didn't just kill Secondary Marquis.
You also...
You also raped my wife.
How dare you, Lord Weiyang!
You must have forgotten
I'm an attendant.
You're a fake attendant.
Fake!
Lord Weiyang,
that's utter nonsense.
Lao Ai and the Queen Dowager also...
Uncle, you talked too much.
(It's only then that Lv Buwei realized)
(Lao Ai was only a chess piece.)
(The person playing the chess)
(is the King of Qin, Zheng.)
Sir.
Have you found Prince Yu?
(Xin Sheng)
He's not in his residence.
The elders said he's gone to Wei.
It's been over ten days.
Ying Yu has gone to Wei?
Exactly.
He's going there
without the King's order,
for what?
Could it be...
Prince Yu is not reliable.
How about I go after him,
and finish him off?
Let him take his chances.
Keep an eye on Lao Ai.
Also,
investigate the hostages
and merchants from six states.
See if there's anything unusual.
Yes.
(Royal Palace, Daliang, Capital of Wei)
(Lord Jingmin of Wei, Zeng)
As soon as Lao Ai revolts,
I will spare no effort to assist you.
If you ever become King of Qin
just remember my kindness,
and don't attack Wei again,
then I would be grateful enough.
Brother, you're overthinking.
You and I
are brothers.
Please.
Please.
Wei Hong has told me
about your plan.
My life is worthless.
In Xianyang,
the imperial family disrespected me.
Ying Zheng, Li Si, they used me.
Even though Lao Ai values me,
he's only a fair-weather friend.
On my way here,
I've thought it over.
Well?
I have to consider
my own interests.
Good.
Here.
Drink this up.
Please.
(Ganquan Palace, Qin)
Greetings, Your Majesty.
I'll inform them now.
Stop.
Stay right here.
Don't talk or move.
Yes.
Greetings, Your Majesty.
Stay here and don't move.
Just stay here.
Don't speak.
Stop.
Don't move or talk.
Stay here and don't move.
What's your name?
Ming'er, Rui'er.
The sword is ready.
(Ming'er, Rui'er)
Your...
Bring me the sword.
Bring it closer.
Zheng.
Duke of Changxin is skillful.
They look exactly the same.
Do you like it?
I do.
Who made it?
Father did.
Come here.
Ming'er, Rui'er.
Come here.
Come here.
I heard
you are my step-father.
I deserve death.
Please pardon me.
I deserve death.
Please pardon me.
Mother,
is he my step-father?
♪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 41=
Show it to me.
(Qin's Duke of Changxin, Lao Ai)
(Lord Weiyang of Qin, Ying Xi)
I want you to come and show it to me!
(King of Qin, Zheng)
(Prime Minister of Qin, Lv Buwei)
(Queen Dowager of Qin, Zhao Ji)
Alright.
I will bring it to you personally.
So you will be convinced.
Lord Weiyang.
-Ying Xi.
-How dare you bring a dagger?
Let go of Duke of Changxin.
Lao Ai,
tell me,
was it you who killed Secondary Marquis?
Speak!
Tell them your evildoing,
every single one of them.
Don't try to frame me.
You disrupted politics,
ganged up for selfish interests,
killed the innocent
and disobeyed the law.
You didn't just kill Secondary Marquis.
You also...
You also raped my wife,
which caused her suicide.
Do you deserve to die?
Lord Weiyang.
That's utter nonsense.
You must have forgotten
I'm an attendant.
You're a fake attendant.
Fake!
Fake!
Enough!
How dare you, Lord Weiyang!
You're not just fake,
you also...
Lao Ai and the Queen Dowager also...
They also...
It's... It's...
Uncle, you talked too much.
Ying Xi!
Ying Xi!
Call the physicians.
The physicians!
Ying Xi.
Call the physicians!
Get the physicians!
Zheng.
You offended the King
by bringing a dagger.
(Guest Minister of Qin, Li Si)
Your Majesty.
We should withdraw.
See His Majesty off.
Your Majesty.
Ying Xi.
Physicians!
Call the physicians!
Call them now!
Ying Xi.
Prime Minister.
(Zheng Yi)
Get on the carriage.
Yes.
(Zhangtai)
(Zhangtai)
Prime Minister.
What happened?
Go to Lord Weiyang's Residence.
Lord Weiyang's Residence.
Since you know what happened
between Lao Ai and Queen Dowager,
when will you take action?
Did I say I want to take action?
You don't plan on getting rid of Lao Ai?
This strike from His Majesty
has brought me to my senses.
Qin's priority right now
is to give His Majesty real power.
As long as he has real power,
whoever tries to usurp the throne,
will fail.
Those who try
to usurp the throne?
Who else are there?
The person who tries
to usurp the throne,
you must know that well.
The people of Qin know that well.
The only thing I know right now
is that you don't blame His Majesty.
And you're concerned about Qin.
I have come here
to seek cooperation with the imperial family,
get rid of Lao Ai,
and restore order.
When Lao Ai was made a duke,
and promoted his cronies,
you never breathed a word.
What happened to you now,
asking us to get rid of him with you?
What you are planning, just be honest.
I'm just like you.
I couldn't bear to see
the country that
generations of people fought for
gets destroyed by Lao Ai.
If you have that plan,
I can talk to the Queen Dowager,
to get rid of Lao Ai.
(Zhangtai)
After what happened,
if I don't settle it,
the wrath of my brothers and uncles
will be out of control.
You're right to be concerned.
Once royalties know,
they will try their best to help.
Meng Tian.
Your Majesty.
Release Prince Yu.
(Chief Guard of Qin, Meng Tian)
Your Majesty.
(Chief Guard of Qin, Meng Tian)
He's a troublemaker.
Can we release him?
Yes.
(Ying Yu)
(Ying Yu)
Prince Yu.
It's been a long time.
How have you been?
Mr. Wei,
did Duke of Changxin send you here?
No.
(Prince of Wei, Wei Hong)
I've come
especially to look for you.
What for?
Can I go to your residence
for a bowl of water,
before we talk?
My pleasure.
Please.
Please.
Remove my title, take my land
and drive me out of Xianyang.
I don't agree.
If you don't,
how are I and His Majesty going
to calm the imperial family?
Or will you force His Majesty to abdicate?
Not my problem.
How bold of you!
Without the King,
there'd be no Queen Dowager.
Without the Queen Dowager,
you'll be nobody.
Prime Minister,
the power of Qin is in our hands.
Why can't we handle the imperial family?
Worst case scenario,
we can beat them out of here.
How?
They are the Yings,
descendants of the Kings
of the great Qin.
Beat them,
and you'll be beating the King.
But we have to do something.
I'm the Queen Dowager.
You're the Prime Minister.
We can't stand by.
Don't forget
who gave you that power.
A royalty
whose name is Ying Yiren.
This is given to me by Miss Wei Yan.
It is indeed a gift from Miss Wei Yan.
You're not a businessman from Wei.
You're brilliant, My lord.
Wei Yan was right about you.
And so was my King.
Enlighten me.
The truth is,
I am the prince
of Wei.
Wei Hong,
you hid so well.
These are troubled times.
If I didn't hide,
I might lose my head.
Tell me,
what can I do for you?
Wei wishes to assist Your Lordship.
Assist me?
A man without a position or a title,
a loner with no one to turn to?
You can use the power of Lao Ai
to get rid of King of Qin and Lv Buwei.
And then
in the name of the imperial family,
you can call Lao Ai a traitor
and kill him.
Then Qin will be within your grasp.
My King has promised
that if you could take the throne,
he would let you marry Wei Yan.
The alliance between Qin and Wei
is sure to rule the world.
Prime Minister,
we're always on the same boat.
If you don't help me,
Qin will descend into chaos.
We can't let that happen.
For Qin's sake,
you're going to remove my title?
It's not for Qin.
It's for you to live.
Dozens of generals surnamed Ying
have come to Xianyang.
They can kill you in an instant,
to help the King.
If you agree to remove your title
and leave Xianyang,
the Queen Dowager's position
may be secured.
I'll listen to the Queen Dowager.
We'll do what you said.
A eunuch disrupted our country.
Imperial family was humiliated.
This is the time
of a national crisis.
My fellow clansmen,
Qin belongs to us.
That's right.
It belongs to us.
Exactly.
Today is the day we protect our country.
Today is the day!
Yeah, today's the day!
Let's go to the palace.
Right.
And ask His Majesty to kill Lao Ai,
and punish the evil!
Kill Lao Ai, punish the evil!
Kill Lao Ai, punish the evil!
His Majesty arrives!
The royalties don't bow
when they see me now?
Greetings, Your Majesty.
Greetings, Your Majesty.
I lost an arm,
and can't salute.
Forgive me, Your Majesty.
Did I do wrong?
You're not wrong.
I'm to blame.
Did you really think
by killing Lao Ai,
I could reclaim the throne,
and the royalties could regain power?
As a Ying,
I cannot stand by and watch Qin
to be trampled by
the dogs like Lao Ai.
I may lose my life,
but even if I may die,
I would still uproot the evil.
For over a decade
who's been controlling Qin?
I'm sure you know that well.
I don't intend to indulge Lao Ai.
Only with solid evidence of his treason
can I truly bring him down,
and reclaim the throne once and for all.
Only when Qin
is in the hands of the Yings,
can we realize the dream
of our ancestors
to unite the world.
Nine years in Handan,
for many times I almost died.
When I finally came back,
Lord Yangquan tried to keep me
out of the Xianyang city.
I remember
it was you, Uncle, who held a spear
and escorted me into the city.
During Huayang Palace Plot,
it was you, Uncle, who helped
and put me onto the throne.
Uncle's kindness,
and the imperial family's contribution,
are things I will remember for life.
Hair is a gift from parents.
I'm cutting it off as if it is my head.
Your Majesty.
Please believe me, Uncle.
It won't be long
before we're rid of the evil.
You're so young,
yet your resolution and foresight
are a blessing for the Qin people.
A blessing for Qin.
What's His Majesty...
Your Majesty,
everyone in the imperial family,
is connected to you by blood.
Our hearts beat as one,
together we stand or fall.
Lord Weiyang brought
a dagger to the hall.
It's a felony according to the law.
His Majesty's action at court
cost Lord Weiyang
an arm,
but he was actually protecting him.
Because what His Majesty wants
is the stability of Qin.
I'm here by order of His Majesty
to plead with the Queen Dowager,
and the Duke of Changxin
to forgive Lord Weiyang for his crimes,
in case the royalties are upset,
and cause trouble again.
So that's what His Majesty meant.
Right.
His Majesty also said,
the Queen Dowager is forever
Qin's supreme ruler,
and whatever you say or do is right.
In his mind,
the Queen Dowager is the only family.
His Majesty
is always at your beck and call.
For His Majesty
and for the stability of Qin,
I won't pursue this matter.
But if the royalties
cause trouble again...
I understand.
I promise to transmit your order
to Lord Weiyang and the royalties.
Thank you.
I will take my leave.
It turns out
His Majesty is on your side.
He solved this mess so easily.
It seems I didn't dote on him
for nothing.
The Prime Minister
is disgraceful.
I almost thought he meant well.
It seems
we have to watch out for him.
Your Majesty,
Guo Dan's secret message.
The Ying royalties and Lv buwei, Lao Ai
(Prime Minister of Zhao, Guo Kai)
are in conflict.
(Prime Minister of Zhao, Guo Kai)
Xianyang is in chaos.
(King Daoxiang of Zhao, Yan)
It's amazing how Lao Ai's power
has overrun Qin.
Your Majesty,
(General of Zhao, Li Mu)
I've also received news from my spies.
Lao Ai and the royalties
were in a fight to the death.
King of Qin was furious,
and cut off an arm of Ying Xi.
Looks like Lao Ai can be of great use.
Prime Minister.
Your Majesty.
Send word to Guo Dan,
use every possible means,
nice carriage or pretty girls,
and no matter how much it costs,
give him whatever he wants.
Just remember
to make sure
he works for Zhao.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Look, Duke of Changxin,
this frame
is made of 100-year-old cedar from Zhao.
It's inlaid with gold.
The canopy
is made with brocade from
King of Zhou's treasury.
Let alone the lords and dukes,
it's hard to get even for a king.
What a great horse.
(Secret Envoy of Zhao, Guo Dan)
Duke of Changxin is insightful.
These four horses
are the Chanyu of Xiongnu's favorite.
My brother used four cities
in exchange for them.
He said these horses were extraordinary,
and can't be tamed by normal people.
Only a true hero like Duke of Changxin
who knows and loves horses
would deserve them.
Prime Minister of Zhao
knows me well.
Speaking of driving horses,
there are few
who are better than me.
Of course.
Your horse-riding skills
are unmatched.
Your ability to rule a country
is also incomparable.
Rule a country?
What do you mean?
Leave us.
Qin is like an angry horse.
The only person except for
Prime Minister Lv
who can tame it is you.
Prime Minister Lv is old,
with limited mental and physical energy.
The horse of Qin
needs to be tamed by you
sooner or later.
It will go east if you steer it east,
and go west if you steer it west.
The horse of Qin
has been ridden by
Prime Minister for over a decade.
I'm just starting,
will the horse listen?
Please rest assured.
Although you're in Qin,
you're the hero of Zhao.
Whenever you need us,
you just need to say the word,
and Zhao will exert
all its power to assist.
We'll see who dares to oppose
the Duke of Changxin in Qin.
Prime Minister of Zhao is very kind.
Later, when Zhao is in need,
I will do anything to help.
Just hearing you say that,
is enough.
The sky above Qin
won't be cleared up for a while.
Secondary Marquis died in prison.
Lord Weiyang's wife has been...
Even commoners,
not to mention the imperial family
wouldn't be able to bear it.
(Steward of Qin's Prime Minister's
Residence, Zheng Huo)
Prime Minister,
brother,
I sent someone
to kill Lao Ai.
I should be blamed
for the death of Secondary Marquis,
and what Lord Weiyang suffered.
Even you are implicated, Prime Minister.
Why did you get yourself involved?
You think Lao Ai hasn't
caused enough trouble?
Brother,
I couldn't bear to watch
what Lao Ai did and do nothing.
He's...
upsetting Qin's order
that Prime Minister worked so hard for.
The Prime Minister has his plan.
He doesn't need you.
I've done
what I shouldn't have,
and caused the Prime Minister trouble.
I'll apologize with my death.
Prime Minister,
I'll apologize with my death.
I apologize.
Where are the assassins?
One died on the spot,
and the other
has fled far away.
He should be killed as well.
He's reliable.
He won't breathe a word.
I promise.
Zheng Yi,
get rid of this guy.
Yes.
Prime Minister.
I heard at Jinxian Pavilion
Prince Yu and Lao Ai were planning
to revolt.
Lv Buwei,
I am His Majesty's man.
Lv Buwei!
If you don't believe me,
then come to court with me
to meet the king.
Don't try to frame me.
You disrupted politics,
ganged up for selfish interests,
You didn't just kill Secondary Marquis.
You also...
You also raped my wife.
How dare you, Lord Weiyang!
You must have forgotten
I'm an attendant.
You're a fake attendant.
Fake!
Lord Weiyang,
that's utter nonsense.
Lao Ai and the Queen Dowager also...
Uncle, you talked too much.
(It's only then that Lv Buwei realized)
(Lao Ai was only a chess piece.)
(The person playing the chess)
(is the King of Qin, Zheng.)
Sir.
Have you found Prince Yu?
(Xin Sheng)
He's not in his residence.
The elders said he's gone to Wei.
It's been over ten days.
Ying Yu has gone to Wei?
Exactly.
He's going there
without the King's order,
for what?
Could it be...
Prince Yu is not reliable.
How about I go after him,
and finish him off?
Let him take his chances.
Keep an eye on Lao Ai.
Also,
investigate the hostages
and merchants from six states.
See if there's anything unusual.
Yes.
(Royal Palace, Daliang, Capital of Wei)
(Lord Jingmin of Wei, Zeng)
As soon as Lao Ai revolts,
I will spare no effort to assist you.
If you ever become King of Qin
just remember my kindness,
and don't attack Wei again,
then I would be grateful enough.
Brother, you're overthinking.
You and I
are brothers.
Please.
Please.
Wei Hong has told me
about your plan.
My life is worthless.
In Xianyang,
the imperial family disrespected me.
Ying Zheng, Li Si, they used me.
Even though Lao Ai values me,
he's only a fair-weather friend.
On my way here,
I've thought it over.
Well?
I have to consider
my own interests.
Good.
Here.
Drink this up.
Please.
(Ganquan Palace, Qin)
Greetings, Your Majesty.
I'll inform them now.
Stop.
Stay right here.
Don't talk or move.
Yes.
Greetings, Your Majesty.
Stay here and don't move.
Just stay here.
Don't speak.
Stop.
Don't move or talk.
Stay here and don't move.
What's your name?
Ming'er, Rui'er.
The sword is ready.
(Ming'er, Rui'er)
Your...
Bring me the sword.
Bring it closer.
Zheng.
Duke of Changxin is skillful.
They look exactly the same.
Do you like it?
I do.
Who made it?
Father did.
Come here.
Ming'er, Rui'er.
Come here.
Come here.
I heard
you are my step-father.
I deserve death.
Please pardon me.
I deserve death.
Please pardon me.
Mother,
is he my step-father?
♪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♪