Beauties of the Emperor (Wang De Nu Ren / 王的女人)

Episode 1

Charge!

Charge!

Charge!

General Yu!

You are the backbone of the country.

The Emperor is always full of praise when he mentions you.

Why would you waste your talent for Wei State when it is destined for doom?

Why don't you come to the palace with me and enjoy a life of luxury?

Be ready to die!

Kill them all! Kill them!

Uncle, why are they always in a battle?

Because of greed, they are never satisfied.

I don't like it!

When I grow up, I'll stop them!

Silly Yun Er, can you really stop them?

I'll fight against them if they won't listen to me.

I won't stop until they obey my words!

Miao Ge, am I beautiful?

Remember my words, women must be beautiful.

Only beautiful women can tempt men.

Then they will do anything for you.

Do you understand me?

Don't worry. One day, I will let all men in the world fall madly in love with you.

You won't understand now.

What happened?

We are trapped by the soldiers of Chen State.

Wei State is about to be destroyed!

What about us?

I'd rather die than surrender.

We should give up our lives for this country!

My beloved, will you die with me?

Of course. Of course, I will.

You must be tired and thirsty after days of fighting.

I have prepared some wine for you, so why don't you have some now?

General.

Miao Ge must have been frightened.

Tell her to come over here.

Yes.

Come here, Qing Lian.

My beloved, are you really willing to die with me?

Why do you ask this?

I can tell from your eyes that you still desire to live.

I am only in my twenties and I haven't lived long.

Father!

Don't be scared!

Men who cannot protect women are useless!

Mother!

Mother!

Mother...

You...

I switched the wine glasses.

Come over here, Miao Ge.

Miao Ge!

I'll escape here with you!

Miao Ge!

- Mother! - Miao Ge!

- Mother! - Miao Ge!

- Miao Ge! - Mother!

Miao Ge!

Hurry!

Let's go!

Miao Ge, come on! Hurry!

Miao Ge, look into my eyes.

Remember my words.

Father, look! There's a pretty sword here!

Shush! Didn't I tell you to speak softly?

Don't talk.

Lie down and pretend to be dead!

Yun Er, don't be nosy.

Are you dead or alive?

You're still alive. Where are your parents?

You don't have a home anymore?

Don't be afraid, I'll protect you.

I'll ask my father to take you home, okay?

Le Er, hurry. Let's go!

Father, she's still alive. Let's take her home?

Le Er, there are battles everywhere.

I cannot adopt every child.

Let's just give her some money and leave.

Let's go.

Father!

No! I like her and I want to take her home!

She's mine and I want to take her with me!

Father, I am begging you.

I can give up my New Year's Day gift this year.

Father...

All right then. Hurry! Let's go!

Let's go!

We're taking you home with us now. You will have a home very soon.

We will live together from now on.

We can study and play together.

Do you still remember your name?

How dare you, you little servant!

You have learned to steal?

This is the Lu Residence.

That is our young mistress.

It is only natural she takes what is in her own home.

Who do you think you are?

You are a piece of trash that was taken home.

How dare you compare yourself to her?

How dare you stare at me!

You're not convinced?

Still staring at me, you little homeless thief?

If I don't teach you a lesson today then my name will no longer be Yu Nu!

Will you still dare to steal things?

You won't answer me?

- Answer me! - Let go of her!

Young mistress, she stole food.

If I don't teach her a lesson today we will have a thief in our household!

I won't allow you to hit her!

If you hit her, I'll ask Father to beat you and kick you out of here!

Young mistress, she is a servant!

Who said she is a servant?

I want my parents to adopt her as their daughter.

She will be my sister from then on.

If you bully her then you are bullying me!

Do you understand?

Yes.

Let's go.

Does it hurt?

These boot-licking servants are all spoiled by my mother.

You're really silly, too.

Why didn't you yell and cry when she hit you?

Wouldn't you be pitiful if I didn't go over to save you?

Don't worry. I won't let them bully you anymore.

I'll have my parents adopt you as their daughter.

You will be the second young mistress in my family.

No one will dare bully you.

Miao Ge.

What?

Miao Ge. 'Miao' for wit and humor.

'Ge' for war.

Your name is 'Miao Ge?'

This is great! I thought you can't speak!

You are the nicest to me in this world.

So I trust in you the most.

You must promise to be nice to me forever.

Don't leave me behind, all right?

Yes, I promise you. I won't ever leave you behind.

In the future, what's mine is yours.

We'll always be close to each other, all right?

Father, did you hear what I said?

I did! I did!

You want me to adopt Miao Ge as my daughter, don't you?

Will you agree to it?

Le Er, Miao Ge has just settled into our home.

Her personality and her family are completely unknown to us.

Won't it be too hasty to adopt her so soon?

It isn't! I can ensure you she is a wonderful person.

Really?

Why is it so dark in the house?

De! De!

I have to look at some account books tonight.

Miao Ge, what are you doing?

You saved my life, so I think this is the only thing I can do for you.

Father, you can see for yourself. She really is a wonderful person.

Please agree to my request.

Yes, I agree to it.

This is great! We will now become sisters!

The stitches must be even and hidden.

Not only should the surface look neat, the back should also be neat.

The stitches must be even and hidden.

Not only should the surface look neat, the back should also be neat.

It hurts! I don't want to learn anymore.

Le Er, you can't be a quitter.

Look at Miao Ge.

This is what Miao Ge likes to do, not me.

Do I have to learn everything she likes?

I'm off to read some books.

Stop reading books.

All these books have made you silly. Ignorance is a woman's virtue.

Books are nothing compared to having at least one skill.

If your man abandons you in the future, you can still make a living with embroidery.

Mother, I don't understand.

Why should I base my life on that of another?

Why should I torment myself now for a stranger I will marry?

What is worse is that this man prefers me stupid!

Nonsense! This is a woman's destiny.

What is destiny? I don't believe in it.

- Le Er! - Le Er!

Le Er!

Godmother, don't be angry at Le Er.

She is still young.

One day, she will appreciate your efforts.

I'm not angry, but I feel sorry for her.

How can women not be obedient in such times?

I grew up learning the moral injunctions for women by heart.

If Le Er can't understand such morals

she will have a very hard time in the future.

Miao Ge, you must remember.

Women cannot be too bright.

I'm worried Le Er will attract too much attention in the future.

She might have to pay for it.

Godmother, I understand.

Dear, let me change your shoes first.

Allow me to accompany you indoors to take a rest.

What are you thinking about?

The world is such a strange place.

Men and women get married before meeting each other.