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♫ We met and loved.

Cheonggeumdo...

♫ That's all I need.

Cheonggeumdo.

Are you okay, Princess Ah Ri?

It hurts, Mother.

It hurts so much.

I am sorry, Princess. I am so sorry!

Are you okay?

Does it hurt very much? Should I bring medicine?

You should've been holding it properly!

What are you doing?!

Yang Dal Hee, you did it on purpose, didn't you?

No. Why would I?

You pulled on it suddenly.

What? So are you saying it was my fault?

Me? The princess!

Princess, did you pull on it?

That wasn't...

Even if I did pull on it, would I have been hurt if you'd held it properly?

Because you pulled on it so fiercely so suddenly,

my hand is...

Princess, apologize to the palace maid quickly.

How could a princess apologize to a palace maid, Mother?

You are supposed to apologize when you do something wrong.

Princess Ah Ri, apologize to her quickly.

No, Your Highness. What do you mean apology?

Hurry.

Sorry.

So hold on to the line properly the next time.

Princess, you don't even have a bit of remorse, do you?

If you don't admit your wrongdoing and show remorse, then I'll punish you my way.

Do not ever accept her apology until you feel she is sincere.

Mother.

I am really sorry.

So take this money and tell my mother that things went well.

If it's an apology like this, I don't need it.

Yang Dal Hee, pick one from these.

All of these are more expensive than your yearly salary.

So hurry and accept my apology!

I don't want any, Princess.

Do you not intend to better your life with this?

Grand Princess was right. She said the poor get bolder if treated even a bit nicer.

I am really dumbfounded.

Princess Ah Ri, follow me.

What did you do wrong?

What did you do wrong, Princess?

I really don't know.

I just did as I learned.

Grand Princess and my nanny

told me not to lower my head to those lower than me.

I was also told that there's nothing that can't be solved with money.

What did I do so wrong?

There.

An apology is nothing like that.

And money isn't everything, either.

An apology is you trying to understand the other person's hurt feelings.

I am sorry, Mother.

Then you are accepting my apology, right?

My princess has a lot to learn still.

What do we do?

Let's take a look. It hurts?

Heal up quickly.

Heal up quickly.

[Restricted number]

It's that bastard.

Looks like you're avoiding me.

You may be alive until you are dead, but you are not living.

I am going to bleed you dry, so hurry and tell me where my mother's body is.

I don't know. You ask your Min Yoo Ra directly!

That wench Min Yoo Ra is still not talking?

She's tougher than expected. She's still holding out.

Wouldn't it be better to make a deal with her?

Make a deal with Min Yoo Ra?

Why would I when even killing her is too good for her?

You can use her and throw her away as she used you.

Furthermore, killing her will be your loss if you want to find the relics and the gold she stole.

How about if you give her what she wants for now?

It was evaluated as a meaningful event that recognized a hundred years of history of the imperial family and

that would support the future with the younger generation of clients.

The concert was especially well received.

This is the first draft of the report.

[Countdown Seoul 2019 @ Times Square] [Dynamic Duo, Zico, Crush]

It was perfect!

As expected, Department Head Oh's idea worked!

I think I need to leave the house soon.

That won't work.

Have you done a lot of part-time work?

Of course. I can work well.

You are quite handsome.

I think our sales will increase drastically.

You are quite beautiful yourself.

Would you keep it down, Mr. Lee?

You'd be a runway model just by wearing an apron and walking.

It was nice to meet you. I'll be in touch.

Please call me even if not for the job.

Should I pass out the flyers?

[One Part-timer wanted] [8,000 won/hour] [Starting from December...]

I caught you.

- Ms. Hello. - I knew it.

Mr. Lee, why are you terrorizing the flyers I put up?

It's not that. It's...

Why don't you just hire that part-timer? Why put up flyers?

You seemed to like each other.

Did you see him?

Wasn't he handsome and cool? Didn't he look like a model?

Do you like all men?

No. I only like Mr. Lee.

- Excuse me? - I told you I liked you, didn't I?

Can't you be honest?

You like me, too. Isn't that why you got upset and angry?

Why are you so complicated?

If you like, you just like—

- Good work everyone. - Thank you.

Thank you.

Good work today.

May I request some different part-time work other than a photo shoot?

What kind of part-time work is it?

So the concept is...

[Seonil Psychiatric Hospital]

I got you out as promised, so hurry and tell me. Where is Na Wang Sik's mother's body?

The emperor is going to keep his promise to let me back into the palace, right?

Don't try to change the subject. Hurry and tell me!

If Na Wang Sik finds out, he won't let this slide.

Is that still alright?

I threw her body in the river under a bridge.

It's probably around the pillar of the bridge.

It will be hard to find the body, though, since it's probably buried under trash.

[Seonil Psychiatric Hospital]

You're here, Your Majesty?

What is it that you want to discuss regarding Princess Ah Ri?

Well, it's really upsetting, Your Majesty.

The empress hit Princess Ah Ri.

Why did she do that?

Princess Ah Ri got hurt because a court lady was being careless.

She only believed the court lady. Not only did she make Princess Ah Ri apologize, but the empress also used her stick.

How could she hit such a little girl?

I was so upset that I went to ask her not to do it again,

but I got kicked out after being scolded by her.

She said I'm not even her mother.

I was so heartbroken.

Do you know what I regret most in my life?

What's that, Your Majesty?

Touching you that day seven years ago.

You're not a woman to me.

Back then, now, and in the future.

Your Majesty. Your Majesty, don't you pity me?

You are Ah Ri's birth mom. That is your life, nothing more.

You'll regret looking down at me like this, Your Majesty.

Since I know much more

than you think.

[Day of the incident, 4:30 AM]

Grandmother!

What did you—

Did you just try to kill me?

I saw everything that happened there, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, if you do this, we'll have to become enemies.

Go.

This way, please.

What was that about? Do you have a guest?

It's nothing.

More importantly, have you taken care of Min Yoo Ra properly?

Naturally.

I took care of it, so there is no need to worry.

Then we only have Oh Sunny left to deal with.

Excuse me?

She framed your mother for murder. We can't just let her be.

Let's trust Chief Guard Cheon and wait. He seems to be proceeding well as planned.

It won't look good if you personally get involved now

since the palace workers are already spreading rumors saying that you're the killer.

I never said that I'd kill the empress.

No need to be startled.

Your Majesty, you just watch what I do.

[Good Morning! Empress [Urgent] The Empress's Important Announcement] Hello.

Today, I won't start this as 'Good Morning Empress,' but as 'Good Evening, Empress.'

I rushed over to make an important announcement.

Retirement?

No way, announcing a big issue?

What? What does that mean?

Are you just luring us?

I'm going to reveal concrete evidence

that I didn't murder the grand empress dowager.

I'll call the witness who'll prove I'm innocent right now.

I'm getting a call.

Isn't that false? As in you're lying, the empress who cried wolf. Ha ha ha.

How can we believe the empress? She must have paid someone off.

Let's listen first. We can complain later.

Hello?

Ha Cheong Dan? This is Empress Oh Sunny.

We met yesterday, right? How are you feeling today?

I'm not Ha Cheong Dan.

I'm your junior, Lee Hyeon Joo.

Lee Hyeon Joo?

From the musical that magpie... that Lee Hyeon Joo?

How could you stop all contact once you married the emperor? I was hurt.

No, well, what are you saying all of a sudden?

I called to share some information with everyone.

Before Sunny got married, she borrowed ₩10,000,000 from me.

But the empress dowager paid it back for her.

You see, Sunny's family situation was not so good,

so she even took out a private loan.

Hey, Lee Hyeon Joo. What are you saying?

Why would the empress dowager—

Empress is in debt.

What a filial daughter.

The empress is from my neighborhood. It's true, they're really poor.

What is this? In-law family pays her debt and elevates her social position?

Our Sunny really has been through a lot

because your dad was so famous

for being deep in debt and being shameless.

May I go now?

Of course, you've worked hard.

From now on, let me know if you have any other good information on the empress.

I'll see you again later.

Why did you have to do this silly little show?

I've contacted the newspapers and portals to spread the story.

Hire as many part-timers as you can to post comments.

Oh Sunny married the emperor for his money.

What happened to the empress scandal?

The cheating empress.

I pity the emperor. Is it true there is friction between the emperor and empress?

Maybe they're only a couple for show?

Please stop.

I'm fine with you saying things about me, but my family...

Please don't speak badly of them since you don't know anything.

Maybe it's because she grew up with no mother.

It's obvious she wasn't raised properly. I'm scared to talk.

The empress' mother only suffered in that household and died unnaturally ten years ago.

I heard she dropped dead from rage.

I'll end today's broadcast here.

Sunny!

Empress, what's going on?

There are people still saying these ridiculous things?

The empress and I get along well.

So please stop with these comments that are based on speculation.

My empress has a tender heart.

If she cries again tonight, I'll have to comfort her all night.

I guess there is no friction between them.

They both look so in love.

What? It's spring over there.

I'm mad jealous.

I watched for nothing. I'm lonelier now.

Hey, end the broadcast and

Sunny, hang out with me tonight.

Sunny!

Your Majesty! What the hell are you thinking?

Why did you protect Oh Sunny? Why!?

No way.

What are you doing right now?

Who said you could come and go from my room?

You have a talent for saying thank you in a different way.

I saved you. Don't you think you are being too harsh?

What are you saying? I don't need your help.

Get out quickly.

If you are grateful, then give me some of that mixed coffee.

Are we that chummy to drink that together?

Don't get angry!

I want us to be friendly.

Are you insane?

Who are you going to kill this time with that trick?

Get out now.

Happy? Please just leave.

Get lost already!

I am getting lost.

What are you doing now?

I didn't think rumors of a bad relationship with the empress would help the imperial family's image.

This is something that's necessary if you're going to divorce the empress.

I don't want to divorce her yet.

What's the reason?

Weren't you the one who tried to kill her?

I am feeling the effects of the wine I drank. I'll get going.

Good night.

I have a bad feeling about this.

Watch carefully what's happening with His Majesty.

Mom, I'm sorry.

I'm sorry that I am so late.

My mom got cold easily and

hated the darkness.

Mother...

You want to ride the motorbike again, this early in the morning?

And while drunk?

It's just... stifling.

I will get some fresh air.

You cannot!

What if another accident happens?

There is no way. That time was a mistake!

If it weren't for me, you would have already died ten years ago.

Have you already forgotten?

How did you let him ride a motorcycle when he was drunk?

His coronation is right around the corner, but what kind of disaster is this?

I'm sorry, Empress.

Bring all the skilled medical staff to attend the prince's surgery.

No matter how, you have to save him.

Yes.

What are you talking about? There is no blood to transfuse to him?

The prince's blood type is rare so we're asking around the neighboring hospitals, but

we don't have much time to wait because he has already bled so much.

You have to get that blood no matter what!

Whether you're using a helicopter or stealing, do whatever it takes.

Well, actually, the blood that was just brought in

is RH negative, AB blood type.

But there is another patient who is already supposed to receive it.

What nonsense talk! Is that mere patient the same as our prince?

I don't care if that other person dies or not.

Just get that blood as soon as possible and save my prince first!

I'll pay the price generously.

Yes, I understand.

Even though I suffered through that, you want to make me worried again?

We did so much to get you on that throne. Why do you keep straying?

I would rather have died that day.

I can't do anything I want anyway.

You can't die.

You're my only puppet that maintains the imperial family under my control.

[Operating Ward]

You said you found blood.

Until just now, you said you could save my mom.

We lost the timing, so there's nothing we can do.

- My wife. - Mom.

What should I do?

I need to see my mom.

Mom.

Let me go!

Get away. Don't.

No, Mom. Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom...

What did you dream about?

Timing and Subtitles by the The Empress' minions team @ Viki

♫ Will you tell me that it's not too late ♫

♫ How to get back up ♫

♫ Whether I can protect myself ♫

♫ Will you answer me where it is I have to go ♫

♫ My time that's been broken to pieces ♫

♫ Whether I can put it back the way it was ♫