Original subtitles

♪The golden phoenix is flying in the colorful sky♪

♪Such a rare and perfect match♪

♪I won't be oppressed by the palace rules♪

♪Love and time are rarely aligned♪

♪But it's such a perfect match♪

♪Long live the Queen? I prefer a sweet smile♪

♪One is willing to tolerate while the other is willing to hit♪

♪Bring it on, my rival♪

♪No might can fly up to the sky♪

♪It doesn't affect my elegance at all♪

♪Great at writing family rules♪

♪And bullying the imperial bodyguards♪

♪When I turn around and flash my smile, tears will be shed♪

♪I'm here to annoy you♪

♪The Queen has arrived! Nothing is a big deal to me♪

♪Shouldering the responsibility as your virtuous and capable wife♪

♪The Queen has arrived! She brings happiness to all♪

♪Just have fun in the world! I won't turn back♪

♪What a perfect match♪

[Adapted from Jinjiang Wenxuecheng's "Queen Liu Heipang", written by Ge Yang]

[The Legendary Life of Queen Lau]

[Episode 31]

[This work is fictitious. Any resemblance to reality is coincidental]

[Xiangluo Hall] If you want to compete with me,

you better know who you're up against first.

I am no longer the naive little boy

from ten years ago.

You're right on point.

Know your enemy

before you issue a challenge.

You better

find out more about me first.

Jinfeng will never say yes.

Who says I need her permission?

You're my son-in-law, and you want to take a consort?

Dream on.

Your Majesty, are we leaving or not?

He is right.

I don't know him well enough yet.

What's the matter?

A female general is all it takes to make you frustrated?

What's the matter?

A female general is all it takes to bring you here?

Jinfeng.

Do you know why

I made you the Queen?

No.

Because you're Liu Jinfeng.

Do you know

how to be a queen then?

No.

Be Liu Jinfeng, and you can be a queen.

I don't understand a single word you just said.

All right.

I'll put it in simpler terms.

General Zhu

brought 5,000 Xiyue soldiers with her.

They are stationed right outside the city gate.

If His Majesty refuses to marry her,

she will invade the city.

Do you get it?

So you're asking me to let His Majesty take her as a consort.

I...

I'll be even more direct.

The people of the Xiyue Empire

are strong fighters.

They're not a force to be taken lightly of.

If we do not agree to the marriage alliance,

we won't be able to resist them.

So you still want me to say yes to the marriage alliance.

No, I...

Why can't you understand what I'm saying?

That's enough, Father.

I'm all ears

if you're offering solutions.

But if you're not,

hurry back and placate my mother.

I've already made it so clear.

Why do you still not get it?

Your mother is smarter than you.

Well, she isn't the Queen.

Go on. Leave. This is so annoying.

Well, I wouldn't say it's entirely impossible for her to be a queen.

Just be Liu Jinfeng.

What would Liu Jinfeng do?

Your Majesty,

news from the borders.

Liu Xie has ordered his soldiers to fall back 30 li.

The Emperor of Donghao has sent

reinforcements as well.

Liu Xie is staying put for now.

Even the most cunning fox is an egoist.

He thinks I'm after the city.

By the time he figures it out,

all of Donghao Empire will already be mine.

Your Majesty,

we've received the secret report from the capital as well.

According to our spies in the capital,

the deposed crown prince, Li Ya, is within the capital.

However,

they could not find a single trace of him

despite having searched the entire city.

I venture to guess

that he might have taken the risk

and hid within the palace.

Impossible.

Our spies inside the palace told me

that he wasn't there.

You can leave now.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Highness,

what is Li Yuan trying to do?

A marriage alliance.

He even sent stationed his troops around the borders.

He is a greedy fellow.

But if he gets his way,

there would be

even less hope for you, Your Highness.

All I need to do is get that name list,

get rid of his spies within the Imperial Palace,

and he'll be out of leverage.

All that's left will be up to Liu Xie.

Haven't you always been making other moves

because you don't trust that man?

Liu Xie is hard to read.

But I have a feeling...

Jinfeng!

Who's there?

Stop!

Who's there?

Stop!

Stop her!

Stop!

Who are you?

The Queen of the Donghao Empire, Liu Jinfeng!

Who?

Seize her!

Your Majesty!

Her Majesty...

Her Majesty left the city!

Look!

What?

Your Majesty.

No news from the barracks outside the city.

Your Majesty,

we've searched the palace.

Her Majesty is indeed nowhere to be found.

There must be a mistake.

Maybe Her Majesty didn't go to the barracks.

No.

She must've gone there.

But if she had,

why would there be no news of her?

Unless...

Unless she has fallen into unexpected danger.

Honey goes great

with whole roast lamb.

And when it's half cooked,

add some coarse salt.

Just wait till you get a taste of this.

Do you have coarse salt?

Yes.

Oh, you do.

That's all?

That's all we have.

All right. This will do.

This lamb needs to be cooked longer.

Listen.

When it's almost done,

sprinkle some coarse salt

and cumin on it,

and it'll be delicious.

Miss,

who did you say you were just now?

The Queen of Donghao, Liu Jinfeng.

No way.

There's no way someone like you is the Queen.

I think

she just came here

to see all the men.

Pipe down.

Don't snicker.

I think she's interesting.

She even knows how to roast lamb.

We've been out here for so many years.

I've never met someone as interesting as her.

Listen up.

No one is to expose her.

Got it?

-Yes. -Right.

Where's General Zhu?

I have business with her.

She knows her stuff.

General Zhu is busy.

Just keep roasting the lamb.

I'll take you to her later.

All right.

Do we have any other roasting spits?

I don't think two lambs will be enough.

I'll roast another lamb.

-We do! -Go and get it.

-We do. -I'll go and get it.

All right.

We can put the salt on this one now.

The way she roasts lamb

really reminds me of my sister.

Before I left on this expedition, my mother and my sister told me

they will make lamb for me when I return too.

How is it?

It's the same taste, all right.

Bring some for Jinfeng

when you go to the palace tomorrow.

She loves my roasted lamb.

No need.

Why not?

Didn't you say

these lambs are offerings from Xiyue?

The ones inside the palace can't compare to these.

Right now,

she has more than enough Xiyue lambs.

She doesn't need any more.

Really?

I guess the palace must have quite the supply.

Yongfu,

why don't we roast that little pig of yours?

Don't you dare!

You...

Don't even think about roasting my Piggy.

Just kidding.

Can you grill two buns for me then?

All right.

You're old, but you have quite the appetite.

You can sure eat a lot.

Well, I'm old and vigorous.

Someone.

Yes,

Your Majesty?

Summon Liu Xie.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Oh, please hurry up, Grand Chancellor.

His Majesty needs to see you urgently.

Shuan.

Where's that sound coming from?

From Qianluo Hall.

Qianluo Hall?

Consort Dowager Xu has liked to play this song lately.

She plays it quite often.

Consort Dowager Xu?

Is something the matter, Grand Chancellor?

Nothing. Lead the way.

Consort Dowager Xu.

Grand Chancellor.

Because of the marriage alliance,

Jinfeng went to the Xiyue military camp.

I summoned you here to figure out how we can get her back.

It's that taste.

We're talking about the Queen.

Your daughter!

I heard you.

That's why I said that, didn't I?

What did you say?

It's that taste.

I don't have the time for riddles.

This is a serious matter.

We haven't come to a decision regarding the marriage alliance yet.

We need to come up with a solution as soon as possible.

Your Majesty,

how do you know if she won't be able

to enter the barracks alone

and solve the matter

without needing a single soldier all by herself?

What do you mean?

I'm telling you that the matter

is not as complicated as you think it is.

My mother was right.

Lamb from Xiyue Empire is the best, after all.

You've had our lamb before?

No.

But my mother has.

She said she had it a lot as a child.

Your mother is from Xiyue too?

Well, I never asked.

Don't you care where she is from?

Why should I?

Does it make a difference?

You guys are from Xiyue Empire.

I'm from Donghao Empire.

But we're all eating lamb here, aren't we?

Fair point.

What else can you do

besides roasting lamb?

A lot of things.

Perform for us then.

No, no.

Come on.

Oh, don't.

Give us a performance.

Oh, that won't do.

Let's have her perform for us, shall we?

All right! Come on!

Good idea!

Come on!

All right then.

Let's see...

You have a xun!

This thing?

My mother gave this to me.

My mother taught me how to play this thing when I was a kid!

Really?

I'll play a song with this.

Let's have her play us a song!

Play us a song!

Come on!

All right. Here I go.

Play us a song!

Someone!

Who is playing the xun?

And they're even playing such a bewitching song.

Speak!

What do you think?

Why are you guys crying?

Was it that bad?

No.

You played beautifully.

Why are you guys crying then?

I miss my mother.

I want to go home.

I don't want to fight anymore.

I want to go home.

I want to go home.

Tell your general then.

Tell them you don't want to fight anymore. Tell them you want to go home.

She is right.

Let's tell His Majesty

we don't want to fight anymore.

We want to go home!

Yes!

-We want to go home. -We don't want to fight anymore.

We want to go home.

We don't want to fight anymore.

We've been on this expedition for three years.

They said we could go home after the war ended.

But we're getting further and further away.

We've come all this way,

but they won't let us go home.

Right.

Let's tell His Majesty

we want to go home!

We want to go home!

Who wants to go home?

General Zhu!

I've been looking for you all day.

I want to talk to you.

Who said they wanted to go home?

Your Majesty.

I wish to go home.

Why?

Your Majesty,

I've been out here for three years.

I've never returned home during this period.

I have an elderly mother waiting for me at home.

Please grant my wish, Your Majesty.

What is your name?

The Chiliarch of the Vanguard, Rong Dan.

Rong Dan.

All right.

Men.

Take him down and chop his head off.

Have mercy, Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

Have mercy, Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

Have you no heart?

All he wanted was to go home,

and you sentenced him to death!

Who else wants to go home?

You were the one who played the Song of Return, weren't you?

The Queen of the Donghao Empire.

You know me?

Donghao Empire proclaims itself as a great empire.

But they sent a mere woman such as you

to disturb the minds of my soldiers.

What's even more ludicrous

is that my men

actually fell for your tricks.

I disturbed the minds of the soldiers?

When have I ever done that?

You've been having them fight endless wars

and refusing to let them go home.

You're the one that's disturbing their minds!

Refusing to admit your deeds.

Men! Arrest her!

Why?

I was right, wasn't I?

You're old, evil,

and heartless!

You despicable old man!

I hit a sore spot, didn't I?

You're absolutely cold-blooded!

Let me go!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty! Terrible news!

We just received this from Xiyue Empire.

Is this what you mean by "not complicated"?

Is this what you mean by "easy"?

[Queen Lau has trespassed into Xiyue's barracks.]

[We ask that the Emperor of Donghao come and fetch her himself.]

Things are indeed a little more complicated

than I expected.

But it's not a big deal.

They just want Your Majesty to go to them alone.

Is that what they want?

Or is it what you want, Grand Chancellor Liu?

We share the same sentiment.

I ask Your Majesty to go to the barracks alone

and save my daughter

as well as Donghao Empire's Queen.

Jinfeng!

Yu Changya?

Don't say a word.

Come with me now.

No. I can't leave.

No? Do you want to die?

The matter hasn't been solved yet. I can't leave.

Jinfeng,

now is not the time to be stubborn.

Do you know where you are?

Do you know who took you?

No.

Do you?

In any case, you must return to the palace with me at once.

If not, something terrible will happen.

I can't leave.

Someone is coming. You should go now.

Leave with me!

We can't go together!

There are so many pairs of eyes

in this camp.

Do you think they are blind?

I appreciate the sentiment.

Don't worry about me.

I'll be fine.

Leave now.

Don't worry.

I am the Queen, after all.

They can't do anything to me.

Besides,

someone will come and take me back with them properly.

Now, go!

Hurry!

Take care of yourself.

I knew it was you.

I don't know you.

You must have mistaken me for someone else, General.

Do you really not recognize me?

I really don't know who you are, General.

I will remember

what you did for me today.

Your Highness!

Your Highness,

you heard that song last night as well, didn't you?

I said

I would wait for you to come back.

Say no more.

I've made my decision.

-Your Majesty! -Yunzhang!

Don't waste your breath.

I've made up my mind.

Your Majesty,

we're not here to stop you.

What are those things in your hands?

Yunzhang,

this is

the Flying Needle Shooter I made for you

for your trip to the barracks.

Just press this button and...

Yunchong,

what is this thing?

I didn't mean to do that.

Go and get some rest.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Slowly now.

With this, no one can get close to you.

What about you?

Your Majesty,

this is the Poisonous Dirty Bun

I've specially prepared for you.

Forget taking a bite of it.

Just one whiff

and one will be out for three days and three nights.

Your Majesty,

this is my family heirloom, the silver armor.

With it,

no one will be able to lay a finger on you.

All this nonsense.

Forget about if they work or not.

Even if they do work,

do you think I can carry all of these with me

as I cross through the army?

Yunzhang,

we didn't prepare these for you

to go up against the army.

-Yes. -That's right.

Who do you expect me to use them against, then?

Zhu Tan, of course.

That's right, Your Majesty.

You always say that we don't think of everything.

This time,

we've had everything all thought out.

First of all,

the Xiyue Empire wants a marriage alliance.

Who would they want you to marry?

Zhu Tan, of course.

Secondly,

they wanted you to go alone.

What else could they be planning?

They intend to make sure the deal is "sealed", of course.

They want to take you down without issuing a decree.

Thirdly,

and most importantly,

my sister-in-law is there, isn't she?

So what could they be after?

They want her to witness everything, of course.

They want to humiliate her

and get her to back down.

Maybe they were hoping that she would die from anger.

In that case, Zhu Tan wouldn't even need to become your consort.

She might become your new queen.

That's why

we came up with this foolproof plan.

If Zhu Tan comes near you,

use this shooter to get her.

If this won't get her,

eat my bun and pretend to faint.

If she takes further action,

then you put on the armor.

I guarantee nothing will happen,

and your purity will be intact.

Thank you.

But...

You guys can keep these to yourselves.

Yunzhang,

at least choose one.

No need.

Keep them.

Well, then, Your Majesty,

take extra care.

Your Majesty,

we will wait for you to return safely.

Your Majesty,

I await your safe return as well.

Get some rest.

I'm off.

[Zhuque Gate]

Your Majesty!

I finally caught up with you.

Why are you here, Grand Chancellor?

To give Your Majesty a hand, of course.

You've already made the decision

to send me there alone.

Why bother putting up this pretentious act?

Your Majesty,

take a look at this first.

[The Emperor of Donghao has decided to take a woman of Xiyue as his consort.]

Save your breath, Grand Chancellor.

I will never agree to the marriage alliance.

Don't be so quick to turn me down.

Keep it.

It might come in handy.

And this too.

My wife made this.

She heard you're going to see Jinfeng.

You can give this to her.

This is a lamb from Xiyue Empire.

My wife prepared this

using her special Xiyue recipe.

Try some.

Thank you,

but I'm not hungry.

Your Majesty.

15 years ago,

it was here that I saw the Late Emperor off.

It was with this battle

that the Late Emperor eliminated the barbarians,

established his name far and wide,

and won the hearts of the people.

May Your Majesty carry his wisdom and martial knowledge,

carry on his legacy, and achieve great things.

Well, if I'm doing this, I might as well go all out.

What a touching scene between a subject and his ruler this makes.

What's this?

This is my home.

The Imperial Palace doesn't look this.

This isn't the Imperial Palace.

It's my home in Xianpa Village.

Xianpa Village?

What's it like?

Xianpa Village? Well, it's...

Why are you asking about that?

Don't worry.

I won't harm you.

I'm here to save you.

Save me?

That's right.

Why?

Because...

You're important to him.

General Zhu,

so you think His Majesty will be grateful to you

for saving me

and that will make him marry you?

In fact, I came to ask you

why you must marry him.

Don't you know he doesn't like you?

I know.

The person he likes is you.

General Zhu,

why did you agree to the marriage then?

Would you be happy

marrying someone who doesn't like you?

If my happiness

can buy peace between the two empires,

then I'm willing to sacrifice my happiness.

I may be a general,

but I know you don't necessarily have to protect your home and nation

on the battlefield.

Rather than sacrificing so many lives,

it would be better just to take my happiness.

General Zhu,

who told you

sacrifices must be made to achieve peace?

Let me tell you what peace is.

This is our Xianpa Village.

The village lives in peace and harmony.

No one owes anyone anything.

Even the Fang family that I don't get along with has never said something like,

"Marry me,

or I'll steal your chickens!"

Do all these sacrifices

actually bring peace?

That in itself is not peace.

What do you think peace is, then?

Look. It's true

that peace itself doesn't need anyone

to sacrifice their interests or happiness.

As long as everyone wants peace,

then they will naturally have peace.

The Emperor of Donghao has arrived.

He actually came.

I can't believe he only got here now.

Emperor of Xiyue.

I never expected that our first meeting

would be under such circumstances.

Life is unpredictable.

You actually came alone.

Yes.

There is nothing to be afraid of.

You are young and bold indeed.

Impressive and imposing indeed.

I've heard the people of the Xiyue Empire

are straightforward and direct.

So stop beating around the bush.

Tell me.

What will it take for you to release my queen?

Young emperor,

aren't you afraid that I'll seize you right this moment as well?

That way, I will have two bargaining chips in my hand.

I'll see how you will end up then.

Go ahead.

I would like to see

how you will handle the consequences as well.

Young emperor,

I was merely jesting.

The people of Xiyue are simple.

How about this?

If you agree to the marriage alliance

and give us the cities

along the borders,

I'll consider this matter settled.

And if I don't?

Bring her here.

Yunzhang!

If you don't,

then don't blame me for what I do next.

The people of Xiyue keep their words.

But if you agree,

I will keep my promise.

Oh, don't hesitate any longer.

I have fine liquor and meat ready in my camp.

Issue the decree,

and you can marry General Zhu right here right now.

Hey...

As for the cities...

Consider them betrothal gifts.

See? That way, your reputation will be saved as well.

Doesn't that sound good?

Don't be so quick to turn me down.

Keep it.

It might come in handy.

My wife made this.

This is a lamb from Xiyue Empire.

My wife prepared this

using her special Xiyue recipe.

15 years ago,

it was here that I saw the Late Emperor off.

It was with this battle

that the Late Emperor eliminated the barbarians,

established his name far and wide,

and won the hearts of the people.

May Your Majesty carry his wisdom and martial knowledge,

(carry on his legacy, and achieve great things.)

Emperor of Xiyue,

if I agree,

will my queen and I be able to leave safely?

Of course.

This is a joyous occasion.

Would you allow the soldiers

of the Xiyue Empire outside the tent to witness it as well?

Of course!

Who said you could marry her?

The harem must not interfere with state affairs.

Silence.

I...

Emperor of Xiyue.

[Imperial Decree] Please.

Warriors of Xiyue.

[Imperial Decree] The Emperor of Donghao has decided

[Imperial Decree] to take a woman of Xiyue as his consort!

The two empires will be tied

and united for eternity.

Great!

Emperor of Donghao,

we appreciate your graciousness.

How about this?

With everyone here,

let us hold the wedding straight away.

Hold on, Emperor of Xiyue.

What is it?

Emperor of Xiyue,

you must have gotten the wrong idea.

The woman of Xiyue that I agreed to marry

is not General Zhu.

What?

The woman of Xiyue I speak of is my queen.

Young emperor,

you're messing with me.

When have I lied to you?

It is stated clearly in the decree.

If I marry a woman of Xiyue,

the two empires shall be tied by an alliance of marriage.

You expect us to believe your queen is a woman of Xiyue

just because you said so?

My mother-in-law,

the wife of the Donghao Empire's current Grand Chancellor,

is from Xiyue.

Naturally, that means my queen carries the blood of Xiyue as well.

This is absurd.

That's only your claim.

What proof do you have?

What proof do you have

to say that my mother-in-law isn't from Xiyue Empire then?

Yes. I carry the blood of Xiyue.

As real as they come.

Is this true?

Yes.

I can prove that she is.

She knows how to make our roasted lamb.

That's right.

She played the Song of Return.

She used my xun.

See?

This is the best proof.

Silence!

Emperor of Xiyue,

are you going to go back on your own word

before your men?

I've said so before.

I am willing to marry a woman of Xiyue and form an alliance with your empire.

Do you have any other complaints?

Young emperor,

don't get ahead of yourself.

Don't forget

that you are in my military camp right now.

Of course.

But do remember

that you are standing on Donghao Empire's land right now as well.

Report!

Report!

Jingji Battalion of the Donghao Empire has lined up outside the city.

What?

Who is leading them?

The Grand Chancellor, Liu Xie.

Why is he here?

He called it a military exercise.

A military exercise...

That Scorpion Liu...

Soldiers of Xiyue,

fear not.

I will not wage war.

I've read the war reports left by the Late Emperor.

15 years ago,

Donghao and Xiyue had engaged in a fierce war.

Donghao emerged victorious.

But you might not be aware of this.

In the report,

the Late Emperor did not proclaim victory.

Instead,

he mentioned the suffering that war brought upon the people.

The Xiyue Empire is sparsely populated.

Those in the military often spend years away from home.

My father once said

that the people of the Xiyue Empire are kind, brave,

and peaceful.

But peace shouldn't come at a price.

If everyone wishes for peace,

then there will be no war.

I promise you here today.

That so long as I am alive,

I will never wage war against Xiyue Empire.

Right!

We don't want to fight anymore!

We want to go home!

We want to go home!

We don't want to fight anymore!

We want to go home!

-We want to go home! -We don't want to fight anymore!

We want to go home!

Where to?

Home.

We don't want to fight anymore!

We want to go home!

You...

What... What is all of this?

I'm dressed like this,

and you still don't know why I'm here?

To...

Today?

What about it?

No, I...

This... This is too hasty...

I thought so at first, too.

But my brother insisted that I come today.

What does His Majesty have to do with this?

Shuan, read the decree.

Receive the decree, Yunchong, Baiyu.

I receive His Majesty's decree.

With the Mandate of Heaven, the Emperor thus decreed:

The daughter of the Liu family, Liu Baiyu,

is gentle, virtuous,

honest, respectful,

talented, elegant,

and...

Shuan.

That's enough.

Baiyu has so many good qualities.

It'll be dark by the time you finish listing them.

I receive the decree.

Come on.

Here.

Did you need to get all dressed up just for this?

You told me this yourself, didn't you?

This is how it goes in your stories.

To have a sense of ritual.

Make everything a special occasion.

I thought...

What did you think it was going to be?

I...

Did you think we would have our wedding night today?

I...

What nonsense are you spouting?

It's not nonsense.

We will have our wedding night sooner or later.

I...

Who is going to spend their wedding night with you?

Who are you going to spend your wedding night with

if not me?

I...

Miss Baiyu.

His Majesty has issued another decree.

It's a wedding gift

for you and Prince Yunchong.

Perhaps it will grant your wish.

[Imperial Decree] A decree from His Majesty.

"My brother, Yunchong,

is filial, loyal,

studious, intelligent,

and virtuous.

On behalf of our ancestors,

I hereby grant him the title of Prince Qi.

That is all."

I accept the decree.

Miss Baiyu,

from today onwards, you are the consort of Prince Qi.

Greetings, Prince Qi and Consort of Prince Qi.

Rise!

-Thank you, Prince Qi. -Thank you, Prince Qi.

Go on.

I shall return now, Your Highness.

All right.

Liu Baiyu,

listen up.

From now on,

I'm the only man you can show interest in.

I... I told you that's not what I meant.

What did you mean then?

All right.

Never mind.

I have something important to show you.

Come on.

Yunzhang gave us a residence

in the east of the city.

This is the design I came up with for our residence.

Look.

This is

a study I designed especially for you.

It'll be warm in winter and cool in summer.

In the future,

you can write your huabens here.

I put the garden in the center.

You can plant anything you want.

Trees, plants, and flowers.

Anything you want.

Guess what this place is for?

I prepared this for your mother.

Your mother was confined in the Grand Chancellor's Residence.

I asked Yunzhang to let her move in with us.

Your mother won't be lonely then.

This spot represents the breath of the white pieces.

If the black pieces fill that breath,

then the white pieces will lose.

They will be removed.

This is called removing them from the board.

You asked me to teach you how to play weiqi, didn't you?

Why aren't you paying attention?

It looked interesting when you were playing it

with Grand Tutor Wei.

But why is it so boring now?

How do you know it's boring? You haven't even played it.

I know it's boring without even playing it.

So why should I bother playing it?

I'm going to make something.

What are you making?

You'll find out in a bit.

Done.

What is this?

It's you.

What?

It is you.

I'm answering the question you asked me.

What question?

You asked me

who I would choose between Liu Xie and you, didn't you?

I've decided. I'm going with you.

Even though

I don't think Liu Xie would actually harm you,

he can be unpredictable.

If he actually meant you harm someday,

I would protect you.

So what is this thing?

A pig or a bear?

A pig.

Look at the nose.

-It's so... -Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

What's wrong?

The...

The Empress Dowager was poisoned!

What?

♪Only second to the Emperor♪

♪Anyone who's against it should back off♪

♪I'll make a face and fear no heaven and earth♪

♪I'll let you go for now♪

♪I'm not a motherly model♪

♪Nor am I the most beautiful lady♪

♪Who says those of humble origin can't be elegant?♪

♪Bring it on. Let's make a big bet♪

♪To be a huge winner♪

♪A couple of quarrelsome lovers♪

♪An odd coincidence became a much-told tale♪

♪Holding bad cards yet I play well still♪

♪Accept the plot twist♪

♪Cut all the romantic themes♪

♪To talk about love is childish♪

♪I shall redefine peerless elegance♪

♪Are you ready?♪

♪Tremble, my rivals♪

♪Look, the phoenix in the sky is actually a little crow♪

♪Surprising the world with its talent♪

♪Experiencing the ups and downs♪

♪In return for a wiser life♪

♪Don't ever look down on the little crow♪

♪She wears the crown and controls the world♪

♪Striking back♪

♪To be the head of the harem♪

♪Look, the phoenix in the sky is actually a little crow♪

♪Surprising the world with its talent♪

♪Experiencing the ups and downs♪

♪In return for a wiser life♪

♪Don't ever look down on the little crow♪

♪She wears the crown and controls the world♪

♪Striking back♪

♪To be the head of the harem♪

♪Little crow♪

♪Dear little crow♪

♪Striking back to be the head of the harem♪

♪Dear little crow♪

♪Little crow♪

[Adapted from Jinjiang Wenxuecheng's "Queen Liu Heipang", written by Ge Yang]