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💕No one can tame the young king… except this daring girl who dares to challenge him#DRAMA#
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00:00:00A 21st century female CEO 30 days as a deposed queen. Everyone wants to see me fail. They really underestimated
00:00:06me. Today, let everyone see the authority of a 21st century female CEO.
00:00:11Good morning, it's young!
00:00:19April! Clock in successful!
00:00:21YEEE! Clock in successful!
00:00:23Benny! Clock in successful!
00:00:26Robin!
00:00:27Clock in successful!
00:00:33Security Division! Catering Division! Marketing Division! Greet Miss Young!
00:00:39Everyone, good morning.
00:00:41Good! Very good! Today's work will be better!
00:00:45Young Enterprises has two rules. No random fines. No unpaid work. There will be no unjustly punished maids. Nor will
00:00:52there be Unix. Stuck on the same pay. You get. What you earn. I see everything.
00:00:58All right!
00:01:00So what if I am a deposed queen? What doesn't kill me makes me stronger.
00:01:05Outside the Cold Palace, Shadowguards use kites to send messages. No kite in sight, meaning the mission failed.
00:01:10Charles Jenkins, you play the loyal minister better than I play the fool.
00:01:13Your Majesty! Chief Steward, this old servant begs you, please come down! If anything happens to you, my head won't
00:01:20be enough!
00:01:22Richard Lee! You are annoying! Shut up!
00:01:29Isn't that the one I deposed? Charlotte Young?
00:01:31Edward!
00:01:32Mother and Queen! Your Majesty! Help me!
00:01:34Your Mother! Your Majesty!
00:01:34Queen Mother! Get down now! The ministers await your audience!
00:01:46I said, it doesn't matter if I go or not. They wanted me to depose her. I've done it. What
00:01:49more do they want?
00:01:50If you keep this up, people will point at your back, calling you a tyrant!
00:01:54Then, Mother Queen, why don't you depose me too? They just need a Lancaster on the throne. Anyone will do.
00:01:59You unfilial son! You! Richard Lee! Come here!
00:02:05Yes, Your Majesty.
00:02:08You!
00:02:10I'll have you bound and dragged to the Imperial Hall!
00:02:14Hey, Mother Queen! You're the Queen Mother! You must mind your image!
00:02:18You've shaved me enough!
00:02:20Image! When I meet your father, I'll have to hide!
00:02:25I'll have to hide!
00:02:34Your Grace. It is the King.
00:02:40The King? Edward Lancaster? The one who deposed me? That tyrant?
00:02:45Edward Lancaster! You unfilial son!
00:02:49Stop it!
00:02:58Let go of me! Let go!
00:03:00Charlotte! Young! How dare you lay hands on me! Are you insane?
00:03:08Surround him!
00:03:11Mother Queen! Save me!
00:03:14I think I know! Who can control the King?
00:03:22We're saved!
00:03:24The Grand Dominion is saved!
00:03:26Mother Queen! Charlotte Young is a venomous woman!
00:03:31Escort the King to the Imperial Hall!
00:03:34Take him away.
00:03:35Yes.
00:03:36Let go of me! Mother Queen! You can't do this!
00:03:38Let's go!
00:03:39Mother Queen!
00:03:40Mother Queen!
00:03:40You mean, you want me out of here?
00:03:43To discipline the King?
00:03:44If you can help me discipline the King, name your price. I'll grant you anything.
00:03:49Once done, I want out.
00:03:52Charlotte Young, are you sure? That is the Queen's throne.
00:03:56The Queen is just the King's wife. But I, Charlotte Young, am just myself. Not anyone's Queen.
00:04:02Granted.
00:04:03Bring it.
00:04:04Hmm, this is the late King's rod. With it, you may discipline the King. I want you to clean up
00:04:13the harem and set the King straight.
00:04:16Hmm. Pinky promise. Within three months, the entire palace shall be as you wish.
00:04:32Mother Queen, did you really find the woman from that night?
00:04:36It is so late. Why is someone here? Who on earth hid the intel here? Do they think? I don't
00:04:45have enough eyes.
00:04:59Which palace is she from? How dare she?
00:05:05He is actually kinda cute.
00:05:10Who are you?
00:05:20Who is in there?
00:05:25What smells so bad?
00:05:36It is all because of you.
00:05:38Shut up. I don't want to talk to a primitive like you.
00:05:42Breaking into the royal kitchen is a capital crime.
00:05:45Are you crazy?
00:05:47Stealing food always comes back to you.
00:05:49Stay put.
00:05:52Who are you?
00:05:54How dare you break into the royal kitchen and make such a stench?
00:05:58You...
00:05:58I wandered in by mistake.
00:06:00I'll go with you to face punishment.
00:06:09There are people who would risk their lives to protect a stranger.
00:06:20What did she call it?
00:06:21Spicy rice noodle soup.
00:06:30How can something be this delicious?
00:06:38How can something taste this good?
00:06:40Mother Queen, did you really find the woman from that night?
00:06:42She is waiting inside.
00:06:44Go on in.
00:07:09Is it her?
00:07:10...
00:07:10From the night of the 20th of June.
00:07:12Why so many questions, Charlotte Young?
00:07:14It is you!
00:07:15Congratulations, Your Majesty. You've been played by capital.
00:07:18I won't hold today's matter against you, but you are here, whole on your own.
00:07:22You sweet-talked my mother to get out of the cold palace.
00:07:24Charlotte Young, do you really want to be my queen?
00:07:29Yes, I do.
00:07:32How dare you!
00:07:33Everyone in the palace knows the king and I are back together.
00:07:36If I don't act out, wouldn't the harem laugh?
00:07:39My former queen was gentle and respectful.
00:07:41Even when deposed, she never fought back.
00:07:44Why have you suddenly changed so much?
00:07:48How did you get Mother's ruler?
00:07:51Listen up. From now on.
00:07:54Edward Lancaster.
00:07:56You are mine.
00:08:00Charlotte Young, you dare dictate to me the king?
00:08:04The king is no exception.
00:08:06Besides, this is a family matter, not state affairs.
00:08:10You just want to be queen.
00:08:12So promise me.
00:08:13We'll stay out of each other's way.
00:08:15And I'll make you queen.
00:08:17The harem needs a scapegoat to provoke the Jenkins.
00:08:21A tyrant's queen never fares well.
00:08:24How dare you call me a tyrant!
00:08:26Are you?
00:08:28I am not!
00:08:30Then come here and sign it.
00:08:32We'll be known as the perfect royal couple.
00:08:37Charlotte Young, if I don't teach you a lesson today, you'll ruin my plan.
00:08:44Since you are so kind, I can't possibly tarnish your name.
00:08:49Then I thank your majesty.
00:09:00Almost forgot to tell you.
00:09:02Don't sneak up on me.
00:09:04I have eyes in the back of my head.
00:09:10Charlotte Young, if I hadn't banished you to the cold palace, they'd have torn you to pieces.
00:09:14Now you repay kindness with evil.
00:09:17Abandoning your wife?
00:09:18Leading me on?
00:09:19You think you are right?
00:09:21Guards!
00:09:22Drag this mad woman out!
00:09:25Where are they?
00:09:32Mother Queen!
00:09:33Charlotte Young is a venomous woman!
00:09:35She tried to kill me!
00:09:37My son?
00:09:38Mother Queen!
00:09:43My son, the Queen did it for your own good.
00:09:46Close the door.
00:09:47Hurry.
00:09:47Yes.
00:09:52Such a familiar feeling.
00:09:57No skipping court.
00:09:59No ignoring state affairs.
00:10:01No indulging in pleasure.
00:10:03No defying the Queen.
00:10:07Charlotte Young, you are crazy!
00:10:19First, your long face.
00:10:22Big head.
00:10:23She has a small face.
00:10:25Then, I'll draw you a big pig nose.
00:10:28Why is her nose so straight?
00:10:34Why stare at me?
00:10:35Something on my face.
00:10:36Read the papers.
00:10:37I must be crazy to think she is the one.
00:10:40Face mirrors heart.
00:10:41Heart is black.
00:10:42Beauty is just a trap.
00:10:44After work tonight, let's go to the royal kitchen and make some spicy rice noodle soup.
00:10:48Sit straight.
00:10:50Finish these today.
00:10:51Or no one leaves.
00:10:53Tonight, Shadow Guard's intel on the Jenkins will reach the palace.
00:10:56Must escape soon.
00:11:00Charlotte Young, you've gone too far.
00:11:02I won't sign them.
00:11:03What can you do?
00:11:04Pick it up.
00:11:05You take me.
00:11:06For one of your lackeys.
00:11:08I won't.
00:11:09And I won't sign them.
00:11:12Charlotte Young, I am no tyrant.
00:11:15Just stay in the harem.
00:11:16As your queen.
00:11:18And for the past.
00:11:19I can let it go.
00:11:20But I can't.
00:11:22Edward Lagerster.
00:11:23Three hours without a beating.
00:11:25And you are up to no good.
00:11:27Richard Lee.
00:11:27Get over here.
00:11:28Are you deaf?
00:11:29Protect me.
00:11:35Richard Lee.
00:11:36I knew it.
00:11:37You are the one.
00:11:38Most loyal.
00:11:40Your grace.
00:11:41Use this.
00:11:42Won't hurt.
00:11:43Richard Lee.
00:11:44You traitor.
00:11:51Your grace.
00:11:51Lady Jenkins.
00:11:52Request an audience.
00:11:53She brings soup for his majesty.
00:11:57What is she doing here?
00:11:58One woman isn't enough.
00:12:00I'll send her away.
00:12:01You.
00:12:02Stick it back the way you tore it.
00:12:04Finish pasting and reviewing.
00:12:06Then you can leave.
00:12:11Your majesty.
00:12:13I made you some soup.
00:12:15Peach.
00:12:15How do you think I did?
00:12:17Your grace did well.
00:12:18His majesty will love it.
00:12:20I think so too.
00:12:21You stay here.
00:12:23I'll go see the king.
00:12:25Yes.
00:12:25Your grace.
00:12:32Charlotte Young.
00:12:33I won't let you get away with this.
00:12:35Your majesty.
00:12:36I made you some soup.
00:12:38Charlotte Young.
00:12:40What are you doing here?
00:12:41Where I go is none of your concern.
00:12:44Move.
00:12:45I am going in to see the king.
00:12:47Charlotte Young.
00:12:48You were just a disgraced queen.
00:12:49How dare you block my path.
00:12:57If you don't know.
00:12:59How to greet the queen.
00:13:02Then learn it now.
00:13:05Lily.
00:13:08Lily.
00:13:11Show her grace the details.
00:13:13Lady Jenkins.
00:13:14Lady Jenkins greets her majesty.
00:13:17Long live her majesty the queen.
00:13:20Lady Jenkins greets her majesty.
00:13:24One more thing.
00:13:26Her majesty.
00:13:27Long live the queen.
00:13:28Still not proficient enough.
00:13:30Lily.
00:13:30Escort the noble consort back.
00:13:32Have her watched.
00:13:33Come back after a hundred practices.
00:13:34You.
00:13:34Yes.
00:13:39Stealing men isn't as fun as training dogs.
00:13:42Lady Cecilia's skills are not bad.
00:13:45Just a little worse than mine.
00:13:47You haven't tasted better.
00:13:49Chancellor Supremacy.
00:13:50Royal power eclipsed.
00:13:52Courtly intrigue.
00:13:53You are lucky to be alive.
00:13:54She summed up my current situation in a few words.
00:13:57Once some.
00:13:58Should have said so.
00:14:00It's the last bite.
00:14:02She actually gave me her used spoon.
00:14:05Your grace.
00:14:06Lady Bella is here with pastries for the king.
00:14:10Huh.
00:14:13Your majesty.
00:14:17Anna.
00:14:20Your grace.
00:14:21Lady Grace.
00:14:27Lady Anna.
00:14:35Edward Lancaster.
00:14:38You are drowning in love deaths.
00:14:40Where is he?
00:14:41Your grace.
00:14:42The king said he is done.
00:14:44So.
00:14:44He left first.
00:14:46With so many concubines.
00:14:48Mismanage them.
00:14:49And work yourself to death.
00:14:51Richard Lee.
00:14:52Notify all palaces to meet at queen's residence tonight.
00:14:58Long live her majesty.
00:15:01Lady Jenkins pays homage to your grace.
00:15:03Long live her majesty.
00:15:0599.
00:15:06Lady Jenkins pays homage to your grace.
00:15:08Long live her majesty.
00:15:11100 times.
00:15:14Charlotte Young.
00:15:15The humiliation I suffered today.
00:15:17You shall repay a thousand fold.
00:15:19Your grace.
00:15:20The queen summons you.
00:15:21No way.
00:15:21Does Charlotte take me for a fool?
00:15:23Even a fool has time to drink.
00:15:25Her majesty said.
00:15:26The king will come.
00:15:27Hurry and dress me.
00:15:29Your majesty.
00:15:32Who says they lack ambition?
00:15:34At the news of Edward's visit, the harem is in full bloom.
00:15:37Take your seats.
00:15:46Fetch the king.
00:15:47Fetch the king.
00:15:47Tell him to come to the queen's residence at once.
00:15:49Yes.
00:15:52All right, come.
00:15:54Let's start the meeting.
00:15:55I know times are tough.
00:15:57And the king ignores us.
00:15:59But you are all on the payroll.
00:16:02You must adjust your mindset.
00:16:04What happened at Harmony Hall today shall not happen again.
00:16:08Even noble-born concubines raised in elite families would be dazzled by 21st century empty promises.
00:16:13Your grace is mistaken.
00:16:15We enter the palace to bear heirs for the royal family.
00:16:19As concubines, our honor rests solely with the king.
00:16:24If she were in modern times, she'd be a capitalist, loved by all as a top-tier wage slave.
00:16:30I hope you all understand.
00:16:31Your honor lies in your own hands.
00:16:33You are all here today, not because of the king, not because of his love, but because of your families
00:16:39and your own efforts.
00:16:41You don't need the royal family.
00:16:43The royal family needs you.
00:16:45Right, she is right.
00:16:47Exactly.
00:16:47Whether the king favors me or not, I am still Lady Grace.
00:16:50Because behind me are the 36 northern clans.
00:16:52Whether the king comes or not, it doesn't affect my monthly stipend.
00:16:56You!
00:16:57Have you all forgotten your virtues?
00:17:05Lady Cecilia sees it so clearly, yet why has she no heir?
00:17:10It makes me doubt her capabilities.
00:17:14You like Pua?
00:17:15Then I'll play along.
00:17:17It is the king who-
00:17:19Lady Cecilia, don't blame the environment.
00:17:22The king doesn't visit you, but he doesn't visit them either.
00:17:25The environment is fair to all.
00:17:28They don't have-
00:17:30Stop eyeing other palaces.
00:17:32Look for reasons within yourself.
00:17:35After all these years, have you developed your core strengths?
00:17:38Can you ensure that, after each selection, still stand out from the rest?
00:17:43Are you working hard to find innovative ways to the king's heart?
00:17:47Quick, write it all down.
00:17:52Am I really not trying hard enough?
00:17:55Back then, running an 800 person company was a breeze.
00:17:59Just a few concubines.
00:18:00It is like managing a small department.
00:18:03Your grace!
00:18:04Your grace, the king said.
00:18:07Even if she stands before me naked, I won't set foot in the queen's residence.
00:18:11I won't set foot in the queen's residence.
00:18:16Perfect.
00:18:20She-
00:18:20When she hit me before, she smiled like this!
00:18:27If you won't come to me, I'll come to you.
00:18:37I won't come to you.
00:18:45Let me pour for your majesty.
00:18:49Well done.
00:18:54Your majesty, you won't go to the queen's residence.
00:18:56She is the queen.
00:18:57Won't you lose face?
00:18:58Face?
00:18:59I have long lost it.
00:19:01If she didn't control the court, I'd have found my true love.
00:19:04I won't go.
00:19:05Your majesty is so bold.
00:19:07I truly admire you.
00:19:08But I am not as bold as your majesty.
00:19:10My wife said, if I don't return by 9pm, I'll sleep on the floor.
00:19:13What?
00:19:13When did you become such a wimp?
00:19:15Just don't sleep with her!
00:19:16Don't you have a second bed!
00:19:17But I want to sleep with her.
00:19:18Your majesty has a harem.
00:19:19You wouldn't understand.
00:19:22I really must go.
00:19:23Drink another day.
00:19:25Pathetic.
00:19:26Let's drink!
00:19:31Will the queen find us here?
00:19:33If she dares come,
00:19:35I'll make her know
00:19:36who truly rules the imperial palace.
00:19:39That is the true king of the grand dominion.
00:19:41Just oppose her again.
00:19:42See if she dares act up.
00:19:44Come on.
00:19:45Let's drink till we drop.
00:19:50Cheers!
00:19:56Your majesty!
00:19:57It is bad!
00:19:58The queen is here!
00:19:59What?
00:19:59What?
00:20:08Let go!
00:20:09Master of the palace, your majesty.
00:20:11Yes!
00:20:12Am I afraid of her?
00:20:13I am afraid!
00:20:14She won't come let the music play on!
00:20:17Your majesty,
00:20:18I have an idea.
00:20:22Your grace.
00:20:24I'll go knock now.
00:20:25No need.
00:20:32Come!
00:20:32What you do!
00:20:46Hey!
00:20:57Your majesty.
00:20:58Why don't you return to the Queen's residence?
00:21:02Your Majesty, my wife is waiting for me.
00:21:05I'll take my leave.
00:21:07You! All of you!
00:21:15Darlit!
00:21:17Give up on this!
00:21:18I'd rather stay with them all night, than enter your residence.
00:21:24All of you, leave.
00:21:25Yes, your grace.
00:21:28Well.
00:21:33Let's play.
00:21:35Winner decides the loser's fate.
00:21:36How about it?
00:21:40Charles has spies everywhere.
00:21:43Looks like...
00:21:44I have to play along.
00:21:47Alright.
00:21:48Bring it on!
00:21:49I was rolling dice.
00:21:51Before you were born.
00:22:00If we're playing, let's make it interesting.
00:22:02You'll call.
00:22:03I won't be the one losing.
00:22:04Loser drinks first round.
00:22:05One shot.
00:22:06Second round, two shots.
00:22:07And so on.
00:22:08Each subsequent round, double the shots.
00:22:10First to pass out loses.
00:22:11Don't get drunk later.
00:22:13Begging me to take you back.
00:22:15So Grace, let's just call it off.
00:22:17Your Majesty, putting aside.
00:22:19His dice rolling skills are second to none.
00:22:22You three can be a team.
00:22:25Charlotte, who are you mocking?
00:22:27If you dare, let's raise the stakes.
00:22:29Lose the round.
00:22:30Lose the lair.
00:22:31Your Majesty, this isn't this too much?
00:22:33Her grace is a woman after all.
00:22:34It is just a drinking game.
00:22:35Back in my business dinners, when I wined and dined.
00:22:38This playboy king was still on his mother's milk.
00:22:41Alright.
00:22:41Let's start.
00:22:45Your Majesty, 24.
00:22:47Your Grace, five ones, five points.
00:22:52Charlotte Young, you dare gamble with luck like that.
00:22:58Take a seat.
00:23:04Second round.
00:23:06Two shots.
00:23:1326.
00:23:16Five twos.
00:23:18Ten points.
00:23:19I lost again.
00:23:20I suggest you concede now.
00:23:25Five ones again.
00:23:27Five twos now.
00:23:28Is the queen really that unlucky?
00:23:38Before we open, I'll let you roll again.
00:23:42After all, this round is...
00:23:44Four shots.
00:23:50Again, her grace loses.
00:23:56Enough.
00:23:57Charlotte.
00:23:59The game is over.
00:24:01Return to your queen's residence.
00:24:03I won't bother with the woman.
00:24:06Haven't conceded.
00:24:07Nor am I drunk.
00:24:09How is it over?
00:24:17Charlotte Young!
00:24:18I am doing this for you!
00:24:20Do you really want to?
00:24:21Strip here in front of everyone!
00:24:22If this gets out, do you still want to be queen?
00:24:26I still have one left.
00:24:28I still have one left.
00:24:28How can you be so sure I'll lose for sure?
00:24:36Your turn.
00:24:41Charlotte Young, I said.
00:24:43As long as you...
00:24:45Row five sixes!
00:24:49Eight shots.
00:24:53You just got lucky!
00:24:55Next round, sixteen shots.
00:25:04Again!
00:25:24Who thought of hiding it in the royal kitchen?
00:25:26Is it because not enough eyes are on me?
00:25:33Who thought of hiding it in the royal kitchen?
00:25:47I finally found you!
00:25:52Edward Lancaster, you forget it.
00:25:55You are this drunk.
00:25:57I am not innocent.
00:25:58And besides, it is not a bad deal.
00:26:01With that face, as a model in my time, he'd cost a fortune.
00:26:05Charlotte Young, I am not a tyrant.
00:26:09What did you say?
00:26:10Lord Jenkins has urgent matters to see the king!
00:26:12Chancellor Jenkins!
00:26:13You, Grace!
00:26:14What do we do?
00:26:15Chancellor Jenkins!
00:26:16Shall I tell him the king has retired?
00:26:18Remember, the king already struggles against the chancellor.
00:26:21If the chancellor catches him, neglecting duty, and publicizes it in the court, who will side with the king?
00:26:27In a large enterprise, the worst is power imbalance.
00:26:30One-party dominance.
00:26:31Then I'll say, the king is unwell!
00:26:33Full of holes.
00:26:34If the chancellor investigates, he'll know.
00:26:36It is like planting a mine.
00:26:39Then what do we do?
00:26:40Your majesty!
00:26:41It is military!
00:26:42It is an emergency!
00:26:43I must act without permission!
00:26:45Stay with the king.
00:26:47I'll go.
00:26:50Lily!
00:26:51My robes!
00:26:52Yes!
00:26:52Your majesty!
00:27:07Charlotte's young.
00:27:11Quite like having someone to look after me.
00:27:12My king!
00:27:13Wake up!
00:27:13Chancellor Jenkins and the ministers already disliked your grace!
00:27:16They'll tear her to pieces now!
00:27:18Once Cecilia gives birth to a Jenkins heir, I'll be free of all constraints and crown a new king.
00:27:25Stop it!
00:27:30Charlotte, young!
00:27:32Why don't you pay your respects?
00:27:35You are just a disgraced queen!
00:27:37How dare you?
00:27:39I am the queen consort!
00:27:43I am the chancellor!
00:27:45You are just a disgraced woman!
00:27:47How dare you lecture me!
00:27:48Chancellor Jenkins, are you defying me?
00:27:51You can't interfere!
00:27:53I am just clearing the court for his majesty!
00:27:56Even if the king comes, he wouldn't dare blame me!
00:28:00I bet you won't.
00:28:02Then today, I'll show you!
00:28:05Whether I dare or not!
00:28:09Stop it!
00:28:10Your majesty!
00:28:12Charles Jenkins!
00:28:14How dare you touch her!
00:28:23Stop!
00:28:27Charles Jenkins!
00:28:29How dare you!
00:28:30Lay a hand on her!
00:28:36Chancellor Jenkins, you are quite bold!
00:28:39You don't even bow to me!
00:28:41And dare strike the queen!
00:28:44This!
00:28:47Chancellor Jenkins pays homage to your majesty!
00:28:51Long live your majesty!
00:28:52When it matters, this playboy king has my back.
00:28:55In modern terms, I am the palace CEO, the royal family's spokesperson.
00:28:59If I lose face, the entire royal family loses face.
00:29:04What?
00:29:05Chancellor Jenkins, are you blind?
00:29:08You see only me, not the queen.
00:29:11Your majesty!
00:29:12Miss Young is a deposed queen!
00:29:14Besides, she is a woman!
00:29:15How can she meddle?
00:29:16Deposed?
00:29:18Didn't you hear Mother's decree?
00:29:20Charlotte is restored to her rank.
00:29:23She is queen consort again!
00:29:25What?
00:29:26This?
00:29:27Chancellor Jenkins, since you are old, deaf and blind, why not retire home and enjoy your
00:29:33twilight?
00:29:34You!
00:29:35The Grand Dominion has a proper retirement system.
00:29:38By the rules, you'll get 250 tails as severance pay.
00:29:42It suits you perfectly.
00:29:45In modern terms, we call this Firing Deadwood.
00:29:49I know the drill.
00:29:50Your majesty!
00:29:51The decree of deposition is no trivial matter!
00:29:53Do as I please.
00:29:55Is this news to you?
00:29:56Your whims change daily!
00:29:58You are far too impulsive!
00:30:00This...
00:30:00Or perhaps, someone thinks I am unfit and wants me to abdicate?
00:30:08Or perhaps, someone thinks I am neglecting my duties and wants me to abdicate?
00:30:13Edward Lancaster over the years, I've turned him into a useless playboy.
00:30:16He must be acting up again.
00:30:18Can't break with him now.
00:30:20Chancellor Jenkins, why the defiance?
00:30:22Do you defy me?
00:30:23Or the king and queen mother's decree?
00:30:25I dare not!
00:30:26I dare not!
00:30:28Since that is the case, hurry up and pay respects to the queen.
00:30:32Ah!
00:30:33Your majesty, the queen!
00:30:35Hmm.
00:30:36Rise.
00:30:37Thank you!
00:30:38Finally got the throne vacant, so Darlene could take over.
00:30:42Now I'll have to plan again.
00:30:44It is the middle of the night.
00:30:46Why are you all making such a racket?
00:30:47What is going on?
00:30:48Your majesty, Northern Frontier is in crisis.
00:30:51We need 100,000 Imperial Guards to reinforce them.
00:30:54You were with the queen all this time.
00:30:55I had to act on your behalf.
00:30:58On my behalf?
00:30:59Draft the edict?
00:31:00Stamp the seal?
00:31:02I did it for the realm's safety.
00:31:03It was a last resort.
00:31:05Since your majesty knows, you issued the edict.
00:31:08That old fox.
00:31:09He clearly wants to move the elite troops.
00:31:11If he seizes the palace, I'll have no elite troops.
00:31:15Using the Frontier Crisis, if I refuse.
00:31:17Chancellor Jenkins, your actions have deeply disappointed his majesty.
00:31:29Chancellor Jenkins, your actions have deeply disappointed his majesty.
00:31:34Your majesty, Miss Young.
00:31:36Her majesty is a consort.
00:31:39Consorts must not meddle in state affairs.
00:31:42Since she left the Cold Palace, she seems like a different person.
00:31:45Though I don't know why.
00:31:46We can use her words to warn these old diehards.
00:31:49So what?
00:31:50Rules are made by the king.
00:31:51I am the king.
00:31:52My words are the rules.
00:31:54I'd like to hear the queen's thoughts.
00:31:57What a wretch!
00:31:57What could a palace woman know?
00:31:59Thank you, your majesty.
00:32:00I truly didn't expect you'd do such a thing today.
00:32:04Even trying to recall the elite troops.
00:32:06In a modern company, this is a disloyal corporate spy.
00:32:10Time for some emotional manipulation.
00:32:12His majesty trusted you to make you chancellor.
00:32:15It was far above your level back then.
00:32:17But your current performance is a betrayal of his majesty's trust.
00:32:21As chancellor, it is not enough to just report work.
00:32:24You need systematic thinking.
00:32:25Especially problem solving.
00:32:26His majesty!
00:32:28Have you ever thought what your personal value is?
00:32:31What sets you apart from other officials?
00:32:34Have you developed reusable political strategies?
00:32:37Why are you the chancellor?
00:32:39Can't someone else do it?
00:32:41With trouble at the frontier, you only know to call troops from the capital.
00:32:45Such a conventional idea from you, Chancellor Jenkins?
00:32:49With this, what sets you apart?
00:32:51Where is your thinking?
00:32:52Must the king and I guide you?
00:32:53Then what use?
00:32:54Are you to us?
00:32:56Oh, she makes sense.
00:32:59You!
00:32:59You fed sinners!
00:33:01Hope, Chancellor Jenkins.
00:33:02Let your thinking shine in your daily, monthly, and yearly reports.
00:33:06Let the ministers see your medal, your caliber.
00:33:09I believe this is not your true level.
00:33:11It is almost year end.
00:33:16Her majesty makes sense.
00:33:19Shut up!
00:33:19I don't understand what she is saying, but she really got that old fox, Charles.
00:33:24Then, in your grace's view, with the frontier in crisis, how should we respond?
00:33:33Chancellor Jenkins, I am the queen, not the chancellor.
00:33:37If I have to speak for you, then your position.
00:33:40Should I take over your post, too?
00:33:43How dare you!
00:33:44It is you!
00:33:45With a crisis, you can't take his majesty's guard.
00:33:48Or else, anyone can.
00:33:51Take the royal city's guard.
00:33:53Is this still his majesty's city?
00:33:55What I, as a playboy, couldn't say.
00:33:58She actually said it so openly.
00:34:00This naturally requires Chancellor Jenkins to solve for his majesty.
00:34:04You have seven days to make a detailed plan.
00:34:07That is manageable, right?
00:34:09Aye.
00:34:12Enough.
00:34:13Proceed as the queen said.
00:34:16Aye.
00:34:18Charlotte, come attend to me.
00:34:23Yes, your majesty.
00:34:28My lords, you may retire now.
00:34:40Lord Jenkins, what is our next move?
00:34:43Have our men send word to Darling.
00:34:45The queen mother's birthday is near.
00:34:48Have her use this chance to eliminate Miss Young.
00:34:50We underestimated her.
00:34:52Yes.
00:34:57Your majesty.
00:34:58Today, are you finally going to be with the queen?
00:35:00Do I look that desperate?
00:35:02It was merely a ploy.
00:35:04Muttering again.
00:35:05What did you say?
00:35:06Keep up.
00:35:07Yes, your grace.
00:35:08Listen up.
00:35:09I have no interest in you.
00:35:11Your majesty is sober now.
00:35:12Let's get to business.
00:35:14I have a splitting headache.
00:35:16Richard Lee, help me back.
00:35:20Your grace, rest assured.
00:35:22After fetching the duster,
00:35:23I'll safely deliver his majesty to the queen's residence.
00:35:29Your majesty, give up.
00:35:31Turn back now.
00:35:33Thank you, Mr. Lee.
00:35:34His majesty is in my hands.
00:35:37Yes, enjoy.
00:35:38Your grace.
00:35:40Please, your grace.
00:35:41Use the remedy well.
00:35:43Be gentle with our king.
00:35:45This queen knows.
00:35:52Huh, what are you doing?
00:35:54You tell me.
00:35:59Listen up.
00:36:00My royal body isn't for just anyone.
00:36:02Your majesty remembers our bet tonight.
00:36:05I won.
00:36:07Let's play.
00:36:09Winner decides the stakes.
00:36:10How about it?
00:36:11You just got lucky.
00:36:14Luck is part of skill.
00:36:16Fine, fine.
00:36:18I won't argue with a woman.
00:36:19Go on.
00:36:20What do you want?
00:36:21She is the fairest in the palace.
00:36:23If I must sacrifice for the realm,
00:36:25I suppose I can.
00:36:26Your majesty,
00:36:27just accept the loss gracefully.
00:36:29Attendance.
00:36:34Your grace,
00:36:35the memorials you selected,
00:36:36are all here.
00:36:40Also,
00:36:41it is time for your supper.
00:36:43Yes.
00:36:43Go ahead.
00:36:44Yes.
00:36:47It is the middle of the night,
00:36:49and you want me to work?
00:36:51Charlotte Young,
00:36:51I am the king.
00:36:53How dare you abuse the king?
00:36:54These memorials were already reviewed.
00:36:56Just go through them
00:36:57to check for oversights.
00:36:59Review?
00:37:00Or perhaps,
00:37:02your majesty needs some help
00:37:03to get started.
00:37:06Fine.
00:37:08Let's hope he notices
00:37:10the hidden clues here.
00:37:12So I don't have to bother.
00:37:15If the leader
00:37:16becomes a puppet,
00:37:18then everyone on board
00:37:21is in
00:37:22These are all in league
00:37:25with Chancellor Jenkins.
00:37:27Charlotte showed me this on purpose.
00:37:29In modern companies,
00:37:30clique members may hide it well,
00:37:31but their goals align.
00:37:33Similarly,
00:37:33they'll approach from different angles,
00:37:35siphoning company profits,
00:37:36even feigning opposition.
00:37:38It is the same in the court.
00:37:39These tactics,
00:37:41I've seen them all as CEO.
00:37:42But I wonder
00:37:43how sharp is this playboy king?
00:37:45Well,
00:37:46your majesty,
00:37:46see anything?
00:37:47Chancellor Jenkins has eyes everywhere,
00:37:49even in the queen's residence.
00:37:50Beware.
00:37:51I think I did a fine job.
00:37:53No mistakes.
00:37:54If I lose the throne,
00:37:55I am done.
00:37:56Climbing to CEO step by step,
00:37:58I hated babysitting rich brats.
00:37:59You can never wake a man
00:38:01pretending to sleep.
00:38:02Why look at me like that?
00:38:04Today I attended court,
00:38:05then played dice with you.
00:38:06I am exhausted.
00:38:07Fine.
00:38:08It won't happen overnight.
00:38:10Then your majesty should rest.
00:38:12I am tired too.
00:38:13Did I hear right?
00:38:14She doesn't want me here.
00:38:16She is kicking me out.
00:38:17Why aren't you leaving?
00:38:18My soup's coming.
00:38:20Don't ruin my supper.
00:38:26Your grace,
00:38:27supper is ready.
00:38:29It is
00:38:29that stinky stuff.
00:38:31Could it be
00:38:32Charlotte is that woman?
00:38:36Where did you get this soup?
00:38:38Oh no.
00:38:39You won't think it is too smelly
00:38:41and ban me from eating it, right?
00:38:43He is the king.
00:38:44He keeps his word.
00:38:45Your majesty,
00:38:46this is from my...
00:38:47This is just a new dish
00:38:48from the kitchen.
00:38:51Who in the queen's residence
00:38:53knows how to make this?
00:38:54Lily,
00:38:54you may leave.
00:38:55Yes,
00:38:56your grace.
00:38:57It is just food.
00:38:58Any cook can make it.
00:39:00I don't think his majesty
00:39:01would be interested.
00:39:02Then I...
00:39:03That's who?
00:39:04I'll try this new dish of yours.
00:39:07Really?
00:39:12Just as delicious as I remember.
00:39:15Has the royal kitchen
00:39:16been starving him?
00:39:17How can he eat so much?
00:39:21Your majesty,
00:39:23is it good?
00:39:23Just so-so.
00:39:25I am sleepy.
00:39:26I'll go to bed now.
00:39:28So sleepy.
00:39:28Huh?
00:39:30All right.
00:39:31Just so-so.
00:39:33Then why eat so much?
00:39:35What an appetite.
00:39:36What a loser.
00:39:38What an idiot.
00:39:40He has only got a pretty face.
00:39:46Arch!
00:39:47What are you doing?
00:39:49There was a mosquito
00:39:50disturbing your majesty.
00:39:53I was swatting it for you.
00:39:55You...
00:39:56I won't hold it against you.
00:39:58Thank you, your majesty.
00:40:00You left me half the bed.
00:40:05Sleeping with a man
00:40:06across both lifetimes.
00:40:07This is a first.
00:40:10Sleeping with a woman.
00:40:13This is a first for me.
00:40:17Oh...
00:40:31Your majesty.
00:40:33Last night,
00:40:33with her majesty.
00:40:34Don't mention it!
00:40:35It is all your fault, traitor!
00:40:36I was exhausted from work last night!
00:40:38Why does it not hurt anymore?
00:40:39Did that crazy woman
00:40:41apply medicine?
00:40:42Work!
00:40:43Exhausted from work!
00:40:44What are you thinking?
00:40:45She forced me to read
00:40:46memorials all night!
00:40:47Her grace worked hard.
00:40:49Your majesty worked even harder!
00:40:51Last night's intel
00:40:52from the dancer
00:40:52confirmed my suspicions.
00:40:54That old fox,
00:40:54Charles Jenkins,
00:40:55can barely contain himself.
00:40:56Failed to mobilize.
00:40:57At the Queen Mother's Banquet,
00:40:58he'll make his move.
00:41:03That is this month's KPIs,
00:41:05most importantly,
00:41:06the Queen Mother's Banquet.
00:41:07Each of your gifts
00:41:08are ready, right?
00:41:10Any questions?
00:41:11If not,
00:41:13meeting adjourned.
00:41:14Hold on!
00:41:17Lady Cecilia raises her hand.
00:41:19Does she have something
00:41:20important to say?
00:41:20Your grace.
00:41:22The whole court knows,
00:41:23last night.
00:41:24The king stayed at your palace.
00:41:26Serving the king
00:41:27is my duty as queen.
00:41:29What is wrong?
00:41:30You gave us a lecture
00:41:31about fairness yesterday,
00:41:32but in the end,
00:41:33you kept the king for yourself.
00:41:34Aren't you ashamed?
00:41:36Do you think
00:41:37I am keeping the king
00:41:38to myself,
00:41:40hoarding resources,
00:41:41and refusing?
00:41:42Of course!
00:41:43Your grace acts like this.
00:41:45We sisters naturally object.
00:41:46Oh,
00:41:47then let the rest
00:41:48speak freely.
00:41:49Tell me exactly.
00:41:51In the modern workplace,
00:41:52this is giving feedback
00:41:53to your boss.
00:41:54If you are not an idiot,
00:41:55you know what to say.
00:41:57Your grace,
00:41:58you,
00:41:59your hairpin is lovely today.
00:42:01Good taste.
00:42:03Reward.
00:42:05Thank you,
00:42:06your grace.
00:42:08Your grace,
00:42:09you look radiant today.
00:42:11Reward.
00:42:13Thank you,
00:42:14your grace.
00:42:14Your grace's palace
00:42:15smells wonderful.
00:42:17With your grace here,
00:42:19the weather is so much better.
00:42:21Rewards for all.
00:42:22Don't stick your neck out.
00:42:24How to give feedback
00:42:25to your boss.
00:42:26Even a three-year-old knows.
00:42:27You!
00:42:28Watch the king
00:42:29enter the queen's chamber,
00:42:30ignoring the rest of us.
00:42:32Aren't you jealous?
00:42:33I was embroidering
00:42:34in my palace.
00:42:35Your grace,
00:42:35let me sell my crafts.
00:42:37The king would only
00:42:38cut into my profits.
00:42:39No need to serve the king.
00:42:40No need to worry.
00:42:41Still get paid.
00:42:42Why be jealous?
00:42:43Looks like the meeting worked.
00:42:45You've all improved.
00:42:46I don't care.
00:42:47If you keep the king from us,
00:42:49I'll report this
00:42:49to the queen mother.
00:42:53Looks like the last lesson.
00:42:55Didn't sink in,
00:42:56Cecilia.
00:42:57Who gave you the nerve
00:42:58to address me so casually?
00:43:01In every modern company,
00:43:03there are always a few snitches
00:43:05who bypass the chain of command.
00:43:07I specialize in dealing with them.
00:43:08I was wrong.
00:43:09Please forgive me, your grace.
00:43:11Bypassing is a cardinal sin.
00:43:12I hope you all understand
00:43:13who your direct superior is
00:43:15and who is the one
00:43:16in charge of the harem.
00:43:18If any of you think
00:43:19your petty words
00:43:20can shake my position,
00:43:22let's see you try.
00:43:24I dare not.
00:43:25Her grace is so powerful.
00:43:27No, they're down.
00:43:28Cecilia and her father
00:43:29are in cahoots.
00:43:30Today, she was testing
00:43:31my relationship with the king.
00:43:32Presumably,
00:43:33she has some useful evidence.
00:43:35Looks like Cecilia
00:43:36needs a refresher.
00:43:38Lily,
00:43:39send some well-trained tutors
00:43:41to Cecilia's palace
00:43:42and give her a proper training.
00:43:43When she learns the rules,
00:43:45then she may leave her palace.
00:43:46Yes.
00:43:48Your grace.
00:43:50Father said,
00:43:51at the queen mother's banquet,
00:43:53if we eliminate Charlotte,
00:43:55the queen's position
00:43:55will be ours for the taking.
00:43:57Then the king will be all mine.
00:44:03Your grace.
00:44:04Our man outside the palace
00:44:05has replied.
00:44:06That old fox,
00:44:07Charles Jenkins,
00:44:08split his corruption ledgers
00:44:09into three copies.
00:44:10One at the old manor,
00:44:12one in his own hands,
00:44:13and the third with Cecilia.
00:44:14He's really covering his bases.
00:44:15How long to get it?
00:44:17Three more days.
00:44:18Hmm.
00:44:19That is enough.
00:44:20Also,
00:44:20the gift for the queen mother
00:44:21is almost ready.
00:44:22Good.
00:44:23We can ride
00:44:24on the queen mother's coattails.
00:44:26Yes.
00:44:26Send the green token
00:44:27to Edward Lancaster.
00:44:28Yes.
00:44:31Your grace,
00:44:33are you really letting them
00:44:33have the king?
00:44:34You've been with me for so long.
00:44:36Open your mind.
00:44:37We are modern women
00:44:39in the palace.
00:44:41How can we value men so much?
00:44:44Men only slow down
00:44:46our money-making.
00:44:53Finally found you.
00:44:54You!
00:44:56Edward Lancaster!
00:44:57You!
00:45:00Why would I want him?
00:45:02To my duty,
00:45:03my role as queen
00:45:04is to manage the concubines
00:45:06so the king can work hard
00:45:08like a bull.
00:45:09A competent modern manager
00:45:10must not let subordinates
00:45:12think she is hoarding resources.
00:45:15In short,
00:45:16my job is to deliver these.
00:45:17As for the boss's choice,
00:45:19that is not my concern.
00:45:20Also,
00:45:21get some fried chicken
00:45:22from outside.
00:45:23Honey mustard and cheese flavors.
00:45:25Prepare some burgers, too.
00:45:26Yes.
00:45:27I'll need them
00:45:28for the queen mother's birthday.
00:45:31Your majesty,
00:45:32these are the selection tablets.
00:45:34I've said it so many times.
00:45:35I won't pick.
00:45:37Oh, your majesty,
00:45:38it is time
00:45:39to think about an heir.
00:45:41The queen mother and queen
00:45:42are worried sick for you.
00:45:44Charlotte has a headache.
00:45:46She gave me a headache.
00:45:48Your majesty,
00:45:50just pick one
00:45:51for show.
00:45:58Why isn't
00:45:59Charlotte Young on here?
00:46:04The queen never
00:46:05puts out her tablet.
00:46:07She knows how to avoid me.
00:46:08I don't want to see her anyway.
00:46:10Take them away.
00:46:11I won't choose today.
00:46:13Yes,
00:46:14your majesty.
00:46:19I remember.
00:46:21This was made in the kitchen.
00:46:22Just a novelty.
00:46:25Who in the queen's residence
00:46:27knows how to make this?
00:46:28Lily,
00:46:29you may leave.
00:46:30Yes,
00:46:30your grace.
00:46:31It is just food.
00:46:33Any cook can make it.
00:46:34I don't think
00:46:35his majesty would be interested.
00:46:37Then I...
00:46:37Says who?
00:46:39I'll have to try
00:46:40this novelty of yours.
00:46:41Charlotte said
00:46:42that spicy rice noodle soup
00:46:44was made in her kitchen.
00:46:47Maybe the woman that day
00:46:48was one of her main...
00:46:50I must check.
00:46:56My own version
00:46:57tastes better.
00:46:58This soup
00:46:59was originally made
00:47:00by your grace.
00:47:01A novelty.
00:47:02If not for you,
00:47:03I wouldn't know.
00:47:03There is.
00:47:04Something so stinky
00:47:05yet so delicious.
00:47:06Almost done.
00:47:08Time to serve.
00:47:11All set.
00:47:12Wait.
00:47:13I forgot the fried tofu.
00:47:14I'll get it
00:47:15for your grace.
00:47:24Quiet.
00:47:28What I am about to ask,
00:47:30answer truthfully.
00:47:32For your life's
00:47:33spicy rice noodle soup,
00:47:34who invented it first?
00:47:36Her majesty made it.
00:47:37Before her grace,
00:47:38no one knew how.
00:47:40She only taught me
00:47:41how to make it.
00:47:42But her grace's
00:47:43is better.
00:47:44Did you ever sneak
00:47:45into the royal kitchen
00:47:46to make it?
00:47:47Never your majesty.
00:47:48I only make it
00:47:49in the small kitchen
00:47:49and only eat it
00:47:50with her grace.
00:47:53It is really her.
00:47:54It is really her.
00:47:55Why is the king grinning?
00:47:57The soup is so good.
00:47:59He's obsessed.
00:48:00Shall I ask her grace
00:48:01for some?
00:48:02No need.
00:48:04I won't eat it.
00:48:06I won't eat it.
00:48:32Today...
00:48:32time to confess my love.
00:48:34Charlotte,
00:48:35when this is over,
00:48:37I'll tell you everything.
00:48:44Charlotte is getting
00:48:45more beautiful.
00:48:47What is that playboy king
00:48:49laughing at?
00:48:49Queen Mother's birthday.
00:48:52Let the consorts
00:48:53enter to present gifts.
00:48:57Your majesty,
00:48:58your grace,
00:48:59your majesties.
00:49:00We wish her majesty
00:49:01a happy birthday.
00:49:02Rise.
00:49:03Be seated.
00:49:10Charlotte Young,
00:49:12today,
00:49:12I'll make sure
00:49:13you die without a grief.
00:49:14Mother Queen,
00:49:15I present you
00:49:16with a pair of
00:49:16South Sea pearls.
00:49:17May you live
00:49:18a thousand years
00:49:19and be blessed
00:49:19with eternal fortune.
00:49:21Hmm.
00:49:21You are thoughtful.
00:49:23Attend to state affairs,
00:49:25stop acting up,
00:49:25and I'll live
00:49:26ten years longer.
00:49:28All right.
00:49:29All right.
00:49:32Also,
00:49:32the minister's gifts.
00:49:34are all here
00:49:35for your treasury.
00:49:38Charlotte,
00:49:40when can I see
00:49:41your gift for me?
00:49:43Mother Queen,
00:49:44don't rush.
00:49:46Let the others
00:49:47finish first.
00:49:48Our gift
00:49:49we'll see in the hall.
00:49:50All right.
00:49:54She's so cute
00:49:56when she smiles.
00:49:57Your grace,
00:49:58I have a gift for you.
00:50:03Your majesty,
00:50:04I have a gift for you.
00:50:06Oh,
00:50:06what gift do you have,
00:50:08Lady Cecilia?
00:50:09Let me see it.
00:50:14I embroidered this
00:50:15for you myself,
00:50:16birds of paradise
00:50:17tapestry.
00:50:18May your majesty
00:50:19live long
00:50:19and all your wishes
00:50:21come true.
00:50:22Like a phoenix,
00:50:23what was it?
00:50:24Like a phoenix,
00:50:26all birds pay homage.
00:50:31How thoughtful,
00:50:33Lady Cecilia.
00:50:34I'll accept it.
00:50:39Your majesty,
00:50:40I have a gift for you as well.
00:50:51All of you have prepared
00:50:52thoughtfully
00:50:53for my birthday.
00:50:54I am very pleased.
00:50:56It is about time.
00:50:58Her majesty,
00:50:58the queen,
00:50:59haven't presented
00:51:00your gift yet.
00:51:01Has her majesty
00:51:03forgotten?
00:51:04Or is it too
00:51:05inconvenient to present?
00:51:07My gift?
00:51:10Charlotte,
00:51:11you really know
00:51:12how to innovate.
00:51:13What is this fried chicken?
00:51:14It is so delicious.
00:51:16You flatter me.
00:51:17If I have any new innovations,
00:51:18I'll offer them to you first.
00:51:20In modern terms,
00:51:21the queen mother
00:51:22is the one who signed
00:51:23the bet with me.
00:51:24I must keep her happy.
00:51:26Oh, right.
00:51:27Your birthday is coming up.
00:51:28Is there anything
00:51:29or any wish
00:51:30you'd like to share?
00:51:34Just this fried chicken
00:51:36and I'll be satisfied.
00:51:38As for my wish...
00:51:39What is it,
00:51:40your majesty?
00:51:41Speak freely.
00:51:42When the late king ruled,
00:51:43he doted on me.
00:51:45To make me smile,
00:51:47he secretly learned
00:51:48the drum dance.
00:51:49You miss the late king.
00:51:51Not exactly.
00:51:53However much
00:51:54he loved me.
00:51:55He couldn't resist
00:51:57expanding the royal family.
00:51:59Consorts and maids
00:52:01danced for him
00:52:02in every way.
00:52:03Slowly,
00:52:04he stopped dancing for me.
00:52:06I was a looker
00:52:07in my youth.
00:52:08But now I am old
00:52:10and the queen mother.
00:52:11I can't do as I please.
00:52:14Understood.
00:52:15You want to see
00:52:16handsome men dance?
00:52:17Leave it to me.
00:52:19I'll make sure
00:52:20you enjoy your birthday.
00:52:21The queen's gift.
00:52:23arrived before yours.
00:52:27Their grace is so efficient.
00:52:30Note that down.
00:52:33Charlotte is so decisive.
00:52:35So charming.
00:52:37One by one,
00:52:38they're all under
00:52:39Charlotte's spell.
00:52:41May I ask
00:52:41what wonderful gift
00:52:42her majesty brought?
00:52:44Share it with us
00:52:45to broaden our horizons.
00:52:46The gift is ordinary,
00:52:48but the presentation
00:52:49is not.
00:52:51The gift I gave
00:52:52the queen mother
00:52:53is no ordinary thing.
00:52:56Not just anyone
00:52:57can see it.
00:52:59Makes sense.
00:53:02Charlotte Young
00:53:03luring the queen mother.
00:53:06Corrupting the court
00:53:07before royal honor
00:53:08who can protect you.
00:53:13Charlotte Young
00:53:14lured the queen mother.
00:53:16Corrupted the harem
00:53:17before the royal dignity
00:53:19who can protect you now.
00:53:24Your grace.
00:53:27Is this true?
00:53:28Did Charlotte
00:53:28really bring a group
00:53:29of handsome guards
00:53:30into the queen's residence?
00:53:31Yes.
00:53:32I saw it myself.
00:53:33I've inquired.
00:53:35These men
00:53:36are the queen's gift
00:53:37for the queen mother.
00:53:39For the queen mother?
00:53:41Hm.
00:53:43Disgusting.
00:53:43Shameless.
00:53:46But I heard.
00:53:48They're rehearsing dances all day.
00:53:49Who believes that?
00:53:51Going through all this trouble
00:53:52just to dance.
00:53:54Do you believe it?
00:54:01Heaven is on my side.
00:54:03On the birthday.
00:54:05Have our men
00:54:06infiltrate the guards.
00:54:08Have him assassinate
00:54:09the queen mother.
00:54:10Your grace.
00:54:11But they'll be dancing
00:54:12far away.
00:54:13How to assassinate?
00:54:14Fool!
00:54:15I said.
00:54:15It can't be just dancing.
00:54:18There must be
00:54:19close contact.
00:54:20Yes.
00:54:21I understand.
00:54:23Charlotte Young
00:54:24your position
00:54:26as queen
00:54:26will be mine.
00:54:28How dare you?
00:54:30Who gave you
00:54:30the right to slander
00:54:31the queen?
00:54:32Your majesty
00:54:32calm down.
00:54:33I am only concerned
00:54:33for the queen mother.
00:54:34If you truly care for her
00:54:35pray in the palace instead.
00:54:38Stop saying things
00:54:38to upset her.
00:54:41Nuff.
00:54:42I am tired.
00:54:44Leave us.
00:54:45Yes.
00:54:46My man
00:54:47has infiltrated
00:54:48your gift
00:54:49corrupting the heron
00:54:51plotting regicide.
00:54:53Even the gods
00:54:53can't save you now.
00:55:04Spicy!
00:55:05So spicy!
00:55:10Mother queen.
00:55:11It is too spicy.
00:55:12Have some milk tea.
00:55:13Queen mother got a taste
00:55:14of modern live streaming.
00:55:17Men.
00:55:18Stronger ones look better.
00:55:22Why no word
00:55:23from Serenity Palace?
00:55:24Did our men get inside?
00:55:26Rest assured.
00:55:27They must have gotten in.
00:55:29If this goes on
00:55:30the king will retire soon.
00:55:32Who will take charge?
00:55:33Let's wait.
00:55:34Can't wait.
00:55:35This is a once
00:55:36in a lifetime chance.
00:55:38Even if the assassination fails.
00:55:40That scene is enough
00:55:41for the king
00:55:42to convict Charlotte.
00:55:43Your grace.
00:55:44Let's go.
00:55:45Go tell the king.
00:55:46Let's go.
00:55:52What is it?
00:55:54The queen and queen mother
00:55:56corrupted the harem.
00:55:57It is true,
00:55:59your majesty.
00:56:00I saw it with my own eyes.
00:56:01So many guards.
00:56:03Such a big bad.
00:56:05Preposterous.
00:56:05The queen mother and queen
00:56:07could never do such a thing.
00:56:08Words are wind.
00:56:09See for yourself.
00:56:10If your majesty
00:56:11doesn't believe me,
00:56:11come with me to see for yourself.
00:56:13Fine.
00:56:14I'll go with you.
00:56:15But if you are lying,
00:56:17you and the Jenkins
00:56:20can you bear
00:56:21the cost of
00:56:22slandering the queen
00:56:22and
00:56:25Evidence is almost gathered.
00:56:27Just need a reason
00:56:28to take on the Jenkins.
00:56:30Swear on my parents' lives
00:56:31and the Jenkins' future.
00:56:33Not a word is false.
00:56:37I swear on my parents' lives
00:56:39and the Jenkins' future.
00:56:41Not a word is false.
00:56:44Fine.
00:56:46Then,
00:56:47Richard Lee,
00:56:48to Serenity Palace.
00:56:50Kiss.
00:56:57Cheers.
00:57:01Your Grace,
00:57:03the queen mother
00:57:03forbids any disturbance.
00:57:04Get lost.
00:57:05Peach,
00:57:06watch this wretch.
00:57:08Behave yourself
00:57:09or else
00:57:10you'll pay for it.
00:57:12Hey.
00:57:17How dare you,
00:57:18Charlotte Young!
00:57:19Sneak the queen mother out
00:57:21to eat secretly?
00:57:25The king arrives!
00:57:27Your majesty!
00:57:29You may leave.
00:57:32Well,
00:57:32mother and Charlotte,
00:57:33what are you two
00:57:34hiding from me?
00:57:36Charlotte made me
00:57:37this fried chicken.
00:57:38Edward,
00:57:39you are too young.
00:57:40It is hard to digest.
00:57:42Don't worry,
00:57:42mother.
00:57:43I won't steal it.
00:57:44Lady Cecilia.
00:57:45Your majesty.
00:57:47Don't you owe me
00:57:48an explanation.
00:57:49Your majesty!
00:57:50It is the middle of the night!
00:57:51Why is the queen here
00:57:52with so many guards?
00:57:53They...
00:57:53How dare you!
00:57:54Lady Cecilia!
00:57:55In the queen mother's presence!
00:57:57How dare you slander me!
00:57:58You just haven't had the chance
00:57:59to do those dirty deeds!
00:58:00You...
00:58:01Lady Cecilia,
00:58:02without any proof,
00:58:03watch your tongue.
00:58:04Everything needs proof.
00:58:06But I have proof
00:58:07that Lady Cecilia
00:58:08tried to kill the queen mother.
00:58:10Reporting without proof,
00:58:11in modern times,
00:58:12you couldn't even take down
00:58:13a team lead,
00:58:14let alone the royal CEO.
00:58:15Nonsense!
00:58:16You are just shifting the blame!
00:58:18Your majesty!
00:58:19Don't listen to her lies!
00:58:20Bring him in.
00:58:24Your grace!
00:58:26Help me!
00:58:27Stop yelling!
00:58:28I don't owe you!
00:58:29Really.
00:58:33But on him
00:58:34is a Jenkins family badge.
00:58:36And Lady Cecilia,
00:58:38your palace pass.
00:58:41He hid among the dancers,
00:58:43but he was a fraud.
00:58:45He couldn't dance at all.
00:58:46After torture,
00:58:47he confessed.
00:58:48He was sent by Lady Cecilia
00:58:50to kill the queen mother.
00:58:51How could that be?
00:58:53How could they be real dancers?
00:58:57Lady Cecilia,
00:58:58you lie!
00:59:00Slendering the queen mother and queen,
00:59:01what is your sentence?
00:59:08Impossible.
00:59:09Guards!
00:59:10By my order,
00:59:11Lady Jenkins attempted
00:59:12to kill the queen mother
00:59:13and frame the queen.
00:59:15From this day,
00:59:16strip her title
00:59:16and throw her in prison.
00:59:18The Jenkins plot treason.
00:59:20All Jenkins holding official posts
00:59:22are stripped of wreck,
00:59:23awaiting judgment.
00:59:24It is over!
00:59:25All is lost!
00:59:26Yes!
00:59:28Your majesty!
00:59:29Spare me!
00:59:30Drag her away!
00:59:31Drag her away!
00:59:32Your majesty!
00:59:33Oh!
00:59:36My son,
00:59:37when did you become
00:59:38so decisive?
00:59:40Leaving you in Charlotte's care
00:59:42was the right choice.
00:59:44Sorry for the disturbance.
00:59:46Carry on.
00:59:48So Charlotte likes this type.
00:59:49I'll learn it
00:59:50after I am free.
00:59:51Edward Lancaster
00:59:52used Lady Cecilia
00:59:54as a pretext
00:59:54to take down the Jenkins.
00:59:57Was this a lucky coincidence?
00:59:59Or,
01:00:00just Lady Cecilia's case
01:00:01isn't enough
01:00:02to take down Charles?
01:00:03We need more solid evidence.
01:00:10Dear Grace,
01:00:11our men were too slow.
01:00:13The Jenkins'
01:00:14two ledgers
01:00:14were stolen by another group.
01:00:16This one was found
01:00:17in Lady Cecilia's palace.
01:00:21The other group?
01:00:23Any leads on them?
01:00:26They're well trained.
01:00:27They're clearly
01:00:28professional assassins.
01:00:30If they're Charles' men,
01:00:31we're in trouble.
01:00:32We can't give the Jenkins
01:00:34any chance to recover.
01:00:37I'll take the ledger
01:00:38to Harmony Hall now.
01:00:47I've served the Grand Dominion
01:00:49for over 40 years.
01:00:50Who would have thought
01:00:51I'd end up
01:00:51like a discarded tool?
01:00:53Your Majesty,
01:00:53aren't you afraid
01:00:54of losing the people's support?
01:00:55Charles Jenkins,
01:00:56you defied the throne,
01:00:57sold offices for profit,
01:00:58and ordered your daughter
01:00:59to kill the Queen Mother.
01:01:00These are all crimes
01:01:01you committed.
01:01:01You have no one
01:01:02to blame but yourself.
01:01:03Your Majesty,
01:01:03you are accusing me
01:01:04of such a heinous crime.
01:01:05Do you have proof?
01:01:07These are proof
01:01:09of your corruption.
01:01:10Lady Cecilia
01:01:11has the other ledger.
01:01:13Shall I have it brought over?
01:01:14When did this happen?
01:01:15The assassins
01:01:16who stole the ledger.
01:01:17They work for Edward.
01:01:18The Playboy King
01:01:20is a wolf
01:01:20in sheep's clothing.
01:01:22And these lists
01:01:22are of all the officials
01:01:24who colluded with you
01:01:25over the years.
01:01:26Do I need to elaborate
01:01:27on their crimes
01:01:28and evidence?
01:01:29All those years
01:01:30of ignoring state affairs,
01:01:31drinking and carousing
01:01:32were all fake.
01:01:33You can play
01:01:33the loyal minister,
01:01:34but I can't play the fool.
01:01:38After all my years
01:01:39of planning,
01:01:40I was outwitted
01:01:41by a Playboy.
01:01:42Your Majesty
01:01:43doesn't know.
01:01:44I have 30,000
01:01:45private soldiers.
01:01:47By now,
01:01:48they've probably
01:01:49surrounded the entire
01:01:50royal city.
01:01:50Chancellor Jenkins
01:01:51is old.
01:01:5230,000 men.
01:01:53How can they stand
01:01:54against my Imperial Guard
01:01:55and Shadow Guard?
01:01:56Go outside now,
01:01:57and you might see
01:01:57your 30,000 men
01:01:58surrendering their arms.
01:01:59You, Edward!
01:02:01You, gods!
01:02:02Charles Jenkins
01:02:03colluded to commit treason!
01:02:05Take him down!
01:02:19Not only did Charles
01:02:21get played,
01:02:22even I did too.
01:02:23He played the fool,
01:02:25so calm and collected,
01:02:26while I was running around.
01:02:28Like a clown,
01:02:29thinking I was his savior.
01:02:31But he never needed me.
01:02:33So,
01:02:34he never truly trusted me.
01:02:39Your Majesty,
01:02:41Your Grace,
01:02:42the King is here to see you.
01:02:47Charlotte Young,
01:02:48I need to speak with you.
01:02:49Your Majesty,
01:02:51speak freely.
01:02:52You...
01:02:53What is wrong?
01:02:54Why do you look so pale?
01:02:56Did I do something today
01:02:57to upset you?
01:02:59Number of congratulations,
01:03:00Your Majesty.
01:03:01After all these years,
01:03:03you finally got what you wanted.
01:03:05Why would I be upset?
01:03:06I am just the Royal Family CEO.
01:03:08I can't really
01:03:09think of myself
01:03:10as a Cinderella.
01:03:12Are you...
01:03:13angry?
01:03:13I didn't tell you the truth,
01:03:15but I...
01:03:15Your Majesty,
01:03:16no need to explain.
01:03:17You didn't tell me,
01:03:18so you must have your reasons.
01:03:19That is good.
01:03:20One more thing.
01:03:21You might not know,
01:03:22but I've been searching for someone.
01:03:24She made spicy rice noodle soup once.
01:03:27Its taste is unforgettable.
01:03:29She was willing to risk her life.
01:03:31To save a stranger like me.
01:03:33That woman.
01:03:34I finally found her.
01:03:35It is you.
01:03:36Charlotte Young.
01:03:37Are you saying...
01:03:38you've loved me all along?
01:03:41You have me.
01:03:42I want to be your husband.
01:03:44I'll never let you down.
01:03:47I can't.
01:03:52I don't want to.
01:03:54Don't you like me?
01:03:55If you don't like me,
01:03:56you...
01:03:56Your Majesty claims true love,
01:03:58but all I see are lies.
01:04:00If you truly love me,
01:04:01you shouldn't hide this from me.
01:04:02Making me look like a fool,
01:04:04being played around.
01:04:05Charlotte,
01:04:06I didn't mean it.
01:04:07As you said,
01:04:08I had my reasons.
01:04:10During our time together,
01:04:11I never thought of you as a joke.
01:04:13Really?
01:04:15So...
01:04:15Your Majesty thinks...
01:04:16I must forgive you.
01:04:17I...
01:04:18Charlotte.
01:04:19All that happened.
01:04:21It was my fault.
01:04:22But you can't insult my love.
01:04:23My feelings for you.
01:04:24Then,
01:04:25Your Majesty's distrust
01:04:26is also an insult to my love.
01:04:31Let's both calm down.
01:04:33Charlotte,
01:04:34this isn't the right time to talk.
01:04:36I'll come back tomorrow.
01:04:38There is no tomorrow.
01:04:40Edward Lancaster,
01:04:42we shall never meet again.
01:04:48What I promised,
01:04:49I've done.
01:04:52The King rules fully now.
01:04:55Reforms proceed steadily.
01:04:57Charlotte and the Queen Mother's promise.
01:05:00Charlotte,
01:05:01must you go?
01:05:03You and the King can still grow closer.
01:05:06And I'll miss you.
01:05:08And your fried chicken,
01:05:10burgers,
01:05:10and bubble tea.
01:05:11My mind is made up.
01:05:12Your Majesty,
01:05:14no need.
01:05:14I've fulfilled our bet.
01:05:17We pinky promised.
01:05:18Your Majesty,
01:05:19you won't go back on your word,
01:05:20will you?
01:05:22Truly love you as my daughter-in-law.
01:05:26Fine.
01:05:27If it is not meant to be,
01:05:29it is useless to force.
01:05:30I'll help you leave.
01:05:33Thank you,
01:05:33Your Majesty.
01:05:39Lily.
01:05:40Yes?
01:05:41Now,
01:05:41we're really going to live our own lives.
01:05:43Yes,
01:05:44Your Grace.
01:05:47Your Grace.
01:06:02No.
01:06:03No.
01:06:05No.
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