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

Shady asshole.

Go away! I don't want to see you ever again.

Then I'm leaving for real.

Your Majesty.

The Empress Dowager requests your presence.

I'll be there shortly.

- Your Majesty. - Rise.

Empress Dowager.

What have you called me here for?

I heard from Qiu Shui that Da Xi's etiquette lessons are going well.

The most important thing is she is devoted to you.

Her upbringing leaves a lot to be desired...

but for your sake, I am willing to accept her.

As for her position...

She is truly not fit to be Queen.

So I am going to give her the title of Madam.

What do you think?

Your Highness, that wouldn't be appropriate.

Da Xi is a commoner.

How can she hold the position of Madam?

I know that Your Highness dotes on His Majesty...

but people will laugh if you make such a talentless commoner Madam.

All right. Since none of you agree, the decision will be mine.

Any of you may compete with Miss Da Xi.

You may compete over anything.

If Da Xi loses to even one of you...

then I will forget about the title.

- How about it? - Yes, Your Highness.

Your Majesty. Empress Dowager. Your Highnesses. Da Xi is here.

Your Majesty. Empress Dowager. Your Highnesses.

Rise.

Da Xi, I'm sure Qiu Shui has already told you the reason I've brought you here.

What do you think about my suggestion?

I respect your decision.

Good. Then let us begin.

I have no talents, so I would like to compete over etiquette.

Please.

Bow.

Da Xi wins this round.

- Ji Man, do you have have objections? - No.

Thank you, Your Highness.

I'd like to compete over literary grace.

Da Xi wins again.

I have no talents either. All I have is my dedication to His Majesty.

I would like to compete over our understanding of His Majesty.

Please proceed.

Empress Dowager, please give us questions.

Write down what His Majesty likes to eat

as well as the three things he does habitually before bed.

Yes.

- Da Xi wins again. - That is impossible!

If you don't believe it, you may look yourself.

Are you cheating? This is impossible!

You can't possibly know His Majesty better than I do!

- Impossible! - How dare you! Men!

- What did you do? - Take Consort Xian back to her chambers.

- She may not leave until I say so. - Yes.

Your Highness! This is impossible, Your Highness!

Don't be deceived by this woman! Your Highness!

Does anyone else have any objections?

Mother. I object.

I have already issued my command. Do you mean to disobey?

- But... - No buts. If you wish to disobey...

then my only choice is to have her killed.

No, you can't kill him! Your Highness, he's your son!

And... that happens to be my body!

Oh, forget it. I'd better agree first.

I'll deal with the rest later.

I accept.

Congratulations, Your Majesty and Madam.

We wish you happiness. May you have many children.

May you have many children.

Let us leave them alone.

Your Majesty, please.

- Go where? - Your marital bed!

My what?

Let's go... to our marital bed.

- What is this? - Shen Jia is still here.

Your Majesty, please.

To where?

- The marital bed... - Marital bed.

- Go! - No way.

- You're the King, you go first. - How can I go with you holding my hand?

- Go! - We're going.

Your Majesty.

Marital activities get lively. Take care of yourself.

Let go.

What are you playing at?

Me? You're the one playing at something!

Why should I accept you as my wife?

You think I want to be your wife?

If it weren't for the Empress Dowager wanting to kill you...

I'd just leave you hanging!

You're the King.

You also have control over life and death!

And although a King has to keep his word...

if you don't want Shao Yong to marry Wu Shuang

you can find ways to make it difficult for him!

For example...

Make him take Da Xi as his wife.

If he refuses, you take back your promise.

If he agrees, Da Xi can be with Shao Yong.

What do you think?

Isn't that kind of shameless?

How so? Unless you don't want to be Shao Yong's wife.

Why wouldn't I?

It's just... how do I go about it?

Come closer.

Is that... going to work?

A hundred percent. I guarantee.

Don't worry. Considering my precarious situation right now...

I don't plan on pissing you off.

Fine. I'll trust you one more time.

- I need you to do one more thing. - What now?

Demote me back to being a palace maid.

Who would marry their own wife off to someone else?

But the Empress Dowager...

That's easy.

Just say we're not a good match

and there's no point in forcing ourselves.

But since I'm such a great servant, you're going to keep me as a maid.

- Is that going to work? - You're the King right now!

The Empress Dowager isn't going to fight with you over this.

True.

I'm the King. I sleep on the bed.

You stand.

I'm a woman right now. You have to let me sleep on the bed.

In your dreams.

You can stand.

Your Majesty, Official Shao Yong has arrived.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

That's enough.

Shao Yong, I've called you here to discuss your marriage.

I know that you and Wu Shuang have feelings for each other.

But Da Xi is my most valued maid.

I confessed to you for her, and your interactions have been great.

What is she supposed to do now that you've abandoned her?

So I've come up with a solution for you guys.

You can marry Wu Shuang. But you must also marry Da Xi.

You can have two wives...

just like the mythical gods.

Doesn't that sound wonderful?

I have always considered Da Xi my friend.

I don't think this would work.

And furthermore, I promised Wu Shuang

that I would only ever love her in this lifetime.

I can't go back on my promise.

I understand!

You and Wu Shuang have deep feelings for each other.

But Da Xi's feelings for you are just as strong.

Why would you reject such a wonderful arrangement?

How about this?

As long as you're willing to marry Da Xi...

I will give her the title of Princess and a dowry will reflect that.

I can also promote you. How does that sound?

Please forgive me, Your Majesty. I cannot accept that.

Are you not afraid of getting killed?

For Wu Shuang's sake...

in order for her to have my utmost devotion and loyalty...

I am willing to give up my life.

All right. You can get up.

I didn't expect you'd go to such lengths for Wu Shuang.

I wonder if Wu Shuang is as devoted to you as you are to her.

Are you willing to gamble with me?

If Wu Shuang is just as dedicated to you, I'll comply with your wishes.

If not...

You must listen to me.

If you insist, then I shall gamble with Your Majesty.

Promise me you will keep your word.

Your Majesty, what have you brought me here for?

Who... are they?

Take a look. These are four handsome lads, aren't they?

Do you like any of them? Tell me, and I'll let you marry them.