It's Not Easy Being King (King is Not Easy / Da Wang Bu Rong Yi / 大王不容易)

I like you.

I really like you.

Please think about it.

- We're leaving! - What are you doing?

I really like you! Please think about it!

I... I really, really like you! I...

Is this for real?

Miss. Young lady.

You are lucky in love today.

If you meet your fated one at midday you will have a long, happy marriage.

But you must beware.

If you meet your fated one after midday...

The least is you will be heartbroken. But the worst is you'll be alone forever.

Shao Yong...

What are you doing?

I thought you didn't want me to pursue Shao Yong for you anymore!

Yes. Because I was going to do it myself.

Have you lost it? You're the King right now! A man!

Confessing to a guard in broad daylight...

Do you want the entire nation to know their King is into men?

What was I supposed to do?

No one even knows if we'll ever switch back!

It upsets me and breaks my heart to see Shao Yong surrounded by women all day.

I fell in love with him at first sight!

I even closed my own restaurant for him.

And I got down on my knees to beg you for him as well!

And you!

You kept saying no.

What else was I supposed to do besides doing it myself?

Even so... do you think you have a future together?

I don't care.

Letting him know how I feel is enough.

Seriously... I don't know whether to call you stupid or smart.

Fine, fine. I'm going to force myself to help you

to prevent you from doing any more stupid things.

But listen carefully.

How I go about it is my business. You are not to intervene or comment.

As for whether he goes for it, that's out of my control.

You have to stop ruining my reputation. Okay?

Okay. I'll listen to everything you say.

Annoying.

It'll definitely work. I'll definitely get to be with him.

You're back!

Congratulations!

Congratulations on your promotion! You're going to be the head of the harem.

Greetings, Prince Consort.

So, Prince Consort, how about you go and chat with His Majesty

and ask if he still needs male consorts so we can bask in glory too!

You guys are too much!

Shao Yong!

Your Majesty.

Shao Yong, where are you heading?

Your Majesty, I've told you before. I'm not into men.

If you keep doing this, I can only end my life.

What in the world are you doing?

Um... what happened last time was a misunderstanding.

Last time... I was confessing for her.

Her name is Da Xi.

She's one of my personal maids.

She fell in love with you at first sight the moment she came to the palace.

She's willing to give up everything to be with you.

I think she's a dignified young lady. And most importantly, she's pretty!

Don't you think?

So, I was looking for a good match for her.

That's... why I just went ahead and confessed for her.

I didn't think... I'd cause such a huge misunderstanding.

I-- That's why I brought her here, so you could talk. See?

Do you still want to die?

No.

His Majesty is so great. He's even helping to arrange our marriages.

Right? I wonder if he has any more palace maids he's looking to wed.

Shao Yong, why are you still standing there?

Didn't you hear His Majesty wants you to talk with her?

That's right! Have a good chat.

Go on, go chat.

Go, go. Talk!

Take it slowly! Have a good time!

I can't believe how smart I am.

Official Shao.

Shall we... sit in the pagoda for a bit?

All right.

Please sit.

That's all right. You... can sit.

No, no.

What are they talking about?

This is so awkward.

What am I supposed to say? What do girls like talking about?

She attends to the King, I can't have her thinking I'm frivolous.

- How frustrating. - Official Shao, what's on your mind?

You.

No, I mean...

I was wondering what your interests are.

Martial arts.

Martial arts?

You like martial arts too?

Me too, me too.

How about this... let's fight each other!

Yes, definitely!

Hey, hey! Um...

Shao Yong, get up! Shao Yong, come on.

Are you all right?

- Your Majesty. - Are you all right?

I'm fine.

Miss Da Xi, your skills are excellent. You've beat me.

What's going on? Why did you start fighting?

Your Majesty, it was just a friendly match. I accidentally hurt him.

Apologize!

I apologize, Official Shao, for doing that to you.

You can't do anything right, can you?

Aren't you supposed to be smart? Why did you start fighting with him?

He asked me what I liked and I told him martial arts.

Fighting is normal!

You're supposed to be a girl!

You should've said needlework or cooking or something!

Why martial arts?

I forgot I was supposed to be a girl. What would you have me do?

And also, there's nothing wrong with fighting.

But you knocked him over! Where is your womanliness?

This is my first time being a woman!

How am I supposed to know what womanliness consists of?

Fine. Lecturing you is pointless anyways.

Let's just figure out how to fix this.

You have to learn to be gentle.

Gentle how? Like Ni Chang?

That's called being stupid.

Follow me.

See this?

This is a woman's stance. Get it?

And when you talk, don't sound so masculine.

Your actions have to emit a womanly elegance.

Light and refined... understand?

Here, do it with me.

From the beginning. Watch.

Let your confidence shine, like this.

Ridiculous. I'm leaving.

This is basic!

If you don't learn, how is Shao Yong supposed to like you?

You have to learn, okay? From the basics. Just... Just be--

Why are you pushing me?

Didn't I tell you to be gentle? Gentle, gentle, gentle!

Impossible.

Why are you here?

What, you miss your old life?

Miss, it's time to get dressed.

Here.

Are you possessed? It's way too early for this.

- I've got it. - You're possessed.

I'm trying to teach you the art of gentleness.

Here.

Wash your face.

Sit down.

Does it feel good?

- To the right, the right. - Okay.

It feels so good.

Do what I just did with Shao Yong.

That's it? He'll forget about last night just like that?

Of course not!

If it were that simple, would there still be single women in the world?

Then what am I supposed to do?

- Seduce him? - Shut up.

That's what prostitutes do.

I... want him to experience the wonders of love.

Once he gets use to it, he won't be able to leave me.

Interesting. So what should I do?

Learn carefully. You still have a chance.

Come with me.

Over here, come on.

Stand here.

Listen.

As you walk together, your hand has to be really close to his.

And then... suddenly--

See? Then you have his hand.

I see...

If you want to get even more intimate, then

accidentally drop your chopsticks while you're eating.

You get down to pick them up, and he does the same.

Then turn around and apologize. Turn around.

If you're lucky, you might get to kiss him.

Like this?

Pretty much.

But that's too perverted. I doubt Shao Yong would appreciate it.

I see.

Why do you even like Shao Yong anyway?

Because he's attractive.

My mother used to say that all men are cheaters.

So it's better to get stuck with an attractive one rather than an ugly one.

I think I'm pretty attractive, and I'm not a cheater.

You have Ni Chang and so many consorts in your harem!

Just based on that, you are a cheater.

Fine, whatever makes you happy.

Don't worry, I'll get Shao Yong for you.