The King's Woman Episode 11 Recap

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Ge Nie attempted to rouse Jing Ke from his despondency, reminding him that Ge Nie once refused to take Jing Ke as a master. Ge Nie revealed that Jing Ke's master, Gongsun Yu, was once a fearsome figure in the Jianghu realm known as "Blood Shadow." All who heard the name Blood Shadow were terrified. Jing Ke, astonished, never expected his gentle and elegant master to have such a side.

Ge Nie urged Jing Ke to cheer up, focus on cultivating his swordplay, and even if he couldn't reach his master's level, it would be better than his current "half-dead" state. Jing Ke, though not explicitly stating his resolve, silently took Ge Nie's words to heart. Inside the Qin palace, amidst cries of pain, Ying Zheng waited anxiously outside the birthing chamber. Hearing Gongsun Li's painful cries, his face grew even more grim.

Guard Wei Li Zhong advised him to rest, but Ying Zheng refused, stating he had already waited for Gongsun Li for many years, so this short moment was nothing. With a loud cry, Gongsun Li successfully gave birth to a baby boy. As others offered congratulations, Ying Zheng did not even look at the child, focusing solely on the frail Gongsun Li, who sincerely thanked him for his tolerance in allowing her to give birth to the child.

She named her son Tianming, signifying "clouds parting and daybreak." Ying Zheng, not wanting her to be fatigued, instructed the wet nurse to temporarily take the child. Gongsun Li, fearing Ying Zheng would send Tianming away, was instantly alarmed. Ying Zheng promised he would let her watch Tianming grow up, but Gongsun Li remained half-believing, half-doubting.

Immediately after, Ying Zheng secretly instructed Li Zhong to execute the imperial physician, midwife, and all others involved in Gongsun Li's delivery to prevent future complications. Meanwhile, news of Li Liangren's successful delivery of a prince spread through the harem. Madame Chu's eyes reddened with jealousy, and despite the late hour, she immediately set out to consult with Grand Queen Dowager Huayang for a countermeasure.

In contrast, Madame Min appeared unconcerned, yet with a hint of mockery, she guessed Madame Chu was undoubtedly furious and had gone to Grand Queen Dowager Huayang, proving her shrewd understanding of Madame Chu. Later that night, Gongsun Li was roused by Tianming's cries. She opened her eyes to see a masked figure standing by Tianming's crib. Panicked, she rushed to cradle her child and shouted for an assassin.

The figure quickly removed his mask, revealing himself to be her eldest senior, Han Shen. Almost immediately, palace maids and guards rushed in, and Gongsun Li perfunctorily dismissed them. Once alone, Han Shen, believing the child to be Gongsun Li and Ying Zheng's illegitimate offspring, drew a dagger. To protect Tianming, Gongsun Li revealed that the child was hers and Jing Ke's. Han Shen was stunned into silence, recalling his own unspoken affection for Gongsun Li.

He recounted that when Puyang fell, he was severely injured. After his recovery, he went to find Warrior Lu Goujian, but unexpectedly saw a wanted poster for his junior sister. He wanted to find out the truth, but by the time he went back, Gongsun Li and Jing Ke had already left. After that, many things happened, and Han Shen guessed Gongsun Li might have entered the palace, so he applied to become a guard, hoping to protect her closely.

Moments later, Ying Zheng hastily arrived, fearing something might happen to her due to the earlier commotion. Gongsun Li merely said she was mistaken, but her face still betrayed a sorrow rooted in old memories. She claimed homesickness, and Ying Zheng intently observed her, as if trying to discern something. Gongsun Li was nervous inside but showed nothing on her face. Fortunately, Ying Zheng simply told her to rest early before departing. In 237 B. C.

, King Daoxiang of Zhao, Zhao Yan, journeyed to Qin, where Ying Zheng hosted a banquet in his honor. Ying Zheng knew Zhao Yan liked fish and salt, but lamented that Qin, being deep inland, could not entertain him perfectly. King Zhao was quick-witted and almost instantly understood the deep meaning behind Ying Zheng's words, realizing King Qin had thoughts of attacking Yan.

He immediately reported that Yan State was frequently contacting the other four states privately, intending to form an alliance against Qin. He then proposed attacking Yan first, which also conveniently provided Ying Zheng with a suitable reason to attack Yan. In the Qin harem, Grand Queen Dowager Huayang hosted a banquet for the imperial consorts. Though still weak from childbirth, Gongsun Li had no choice but to attend.

Upon her arrival, Madame Chu immediately gave her a stern warning, publicly questioning Tianming's birth date. Gongsun Li responded calmly, stating that when he wanted to be born was the child's own choice, not something she could control. Grand Queen Dowager Huayang then used the pretext of making Gongsun Li learn rules, ordering her to transcribe several thick volumes of scriptures, carving each character with a carving knife. Gongsun Li toiled through the night until dawn.

When her maid, Qing'er, urged her to rest, Gongsun Li just wanted to finish the current section and rest for a moment. However, Grand Queen Dowager Huayang unexpectedly appeared, immediately ordering a slap without explanation. The next morning, Ying Zheng inquired about Gongsun Li, learning she had not returned from Grand Queen Dowager Huayang's palace since the previous evening. He rushed to Huayang Palace and saw the palm print on Gongsun Li's face, feeling immense heartache.

Ying Zheng came in person, so Grand Queen Dowager Huayang had no choice but to release her. As they were leaving, the already weak Gongsun Li, exhausted from her all-night ordeal, lost her footing and fainted. Ying Zheng, filled with anguish, immediately scooped her into his arms and anxiously called for an imperial physician. Meanwhile, in Madame Chu's palace, she was delightedly discussing Gongsun Li's punishment with other consorts, feeling extremely pleased.

Madame Min then arrived uninvited, much to Madame Chu's annoyance, as she had always been at odds with Madame Min. Madame Min certainly wasn't there for casual chat or to strengthen sisterly bonds. She first mocked the concubines for yielding to Madame Chu's tyrannical power, finding it lamentable. Then she laughed at Madame Chu for painstakingly trying to stand out and seek benefits for her own country, saying it must be so stressful it's suffocating. Enraged, Madame Chu's emotions became unstable, and she threatened that if anyone dared to let Madame Min into her palace again, she would chop them off.

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