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(Moon River)

(A Good Friend to Meet)

(All people, incidents, and backgrounds...)

(in this drama are fictitious and unrelated to reality.)

(Also, children and animals were filmed under production guidelines.)

- How can we find her in this crowd? - What is happening?

- What is everyone gawking at? - What is that?

What is this?

- Is that not Dal over there? - That is Dal.

- Why are they dragging her away? - Oh, my goodness.

- Honey, you stay right here. - Where are you going?

You are crazy!

Oh, no.

- The mat-rolling punishment? - Go on.

- Gosh, there is... - Let us go.

Going to be a lot of crying.

The mat-rolling punishment? Oh, dear.

What do we do about our daughter, Dal?

Follow me.

How can you be so cold? If this keeps up,

Dal will be maimed for life.

Even a noble cannot stop a flogging. Only the king himself could.

Yes, I suppose only the king could.

Honey, you are not thinking...

- You cannot be serious. - The king's son is just as good.

Are you out of your mind?

Who pushed me? Hey, stop pushing.

You think two palace runaways can just approach the Crown Prince?

He entered the palace after we left. How can he recognise us?

Stop worrying and follow me.

Your Royal Highness.

I beg you to save my daughter.

But tell me,

how did you know I am the Crown Prince?

You have an eunuch and a military official.

And next to him is...

you, my lord.

Forgive my boldness, Your Highness, but my daughter's life is in danger.

I beg you to show your boundless compassion...

and save my daughter, Your Royal Highness.

I am sorry,

but I cannot meddle in the affairs of someone I do not know.

With all due respect,

you do know my daughter, Your Royal Highness.

- I do? - Yes.

The one you were with last night.

The peddler, Park Dal.

- Where is she? Where is the girl? - You cannot, Your Highness.

If the Left State Councillor finds out...

I said, where is she?

Let us go.

Let us go get some rice soup.

Come on.

- What are you doing? Seize them! - Yes, sir!

- Are you ready? - Goodness!

What is the meaning of this outrage?

- He interfered with justice. - Get back!

That lord will be responsible for this.

I assure you, he will not be.

- My lord. - My lord.

Goodness, you people.

You are mistaken.

I said you are mistaken.

The responsibility...

falls to this lady here.

I misunderstood.

That girl is not a thief.

Case closed.

Wait. Please let my hand go and stop.

I am sorry.

Did it hurt?

I have to go back.

What do you mean, you have to go back?

This is my problem. I cannot get you involved, my lord.

Do you really think this is just about you?

I told you, you look just like my wife.

Was he mat-rolling punishment not enough?

Should I watch you be mutilated too?

Was that degrading spectacle not enough for you?

Degrading spectacle?

Leave Hanyang this instant.

Never set foot in Hanyang again, and stay out of my sight.

This is the price someone as lowly as you...

has to pay for having a face like yours.

And why should I listen to you, my lord?

What?

I am only saying this because I am concerned.

No, you know what?

I am saying this because you have made me feel like dirt.

Please just wake up from your dream already.

I am not your wife from a dream.

I am Park Dal, and I live in reality.

So please stop meddling in my affairs,

and stay out of my sight.

How disgusted do you think your late wife would be...

if she saw you trail me like a pup just for a slight resemblance?

- Watch your mouth. - Right. Whether I watch it or not,

there will be no more words between us.

Because from now on,

I have no reason to ever see you again.

You do not have to go.

- It has been taken care of. - What are you talking about?

The wife of Inspector Kim,

who lied about the Gate of the Virtuous Woman,

orchestrated this from a grudge.

She will be punished for false accusation, so do not worry.

Now that this is resolved,

leave Hanyang at once.

I am not hurt.

I am just embarrassed.

So I do not need your sympathy.

What is there to be embarrassed about?

I am embarrassed I got the wrong idea.

Everyone else scorns me and pretends I do not exist...

because of my lowly status.

But he walked right up to me,

and he even held my hand.

I got my hopes up for nothing.

How stupid of me.

Let us just go.

If we stay here, you will just dwell on it.

Where are we going?

"I, Park Dal, Party B," shall repay the debt..."

"to Grand Prince Je Un, Party A,"

"I made for breaking the Western Clock..."

"until my bones turn to dust."

"Party B shall come when summoned and go when Party A dismisses."

"Party A has sole discretion to terminate this contract."

What is this?

- This is a slave contract! - Let us see here.

The price of the clock you broke is...

Right.

Park's Inn. If you sell this inn,

I wonder if that would cover the debt.

There, I stamped it.

But there is just one thing.

I cannot stay in Hanyang for very long.

I have an unavoidable and truly tear-jerking sob story.

Why? Because you are a runaway slave?

You knew too, Your Highness?

How does everyone know?

Dal lost her parents fleeing slave hunters

Were you not the one who sang a song about it for all to hear?

- My big mouth... - So,

do not think about running away,

and wait in Hanyang until I get back.

You know what will happen if you run, right?

The...

Police Bureau.

He is so mean.

Where are you going?

To propose.

Oh, dear.

- My goodness. - Can you see anything?

What am I going to do?

- What am I going to do? - Come on!

Please just stay still! You are driving me crazy.

Our daughter might be bedridden for the rest of her life,

and you expect me to be still?

Your frantic pacing will not make Dal come home any faster...

She is here.

Dal.

My sweet Dal. Are you okay? Are you hurt?

- Oh, my. - What is wrong?

What? What has gotten into Dad now?

What...

Dal...

- Dal! - What is the matter?

We just thought they were going to cut off your legs.

How did you all find out?

I am sorry. Stop crying, everyone. Let us go inside.

- There, there. - Okay.

- Come on inside. - Careful.

- Your legs! What happened? - Sit down.

- Right. - Sit down.

Thank goodness.

But hold on a minute.

As my parents, you knew everything that was happening,

and you just sat here waiting comfortably?

You should have waited outside if you knew...

and helped me come home.

Unbelievable.

I guess I should have come back with my legs chopped off, right?

I should have come back cut down to your size, right?

My bad.

That is because the Crown Prince...

You see...

That nobleman you met yesterday.

He is the one who...

And please do not tell Dal that I am the Crown Prince.

If she finds out who I am,

she will just worry about her rude behaviour toward me...

until she makes herself sick.

He must have thought we were runaway slaves too.

He said to wait somewhere safe.

He said he would be fully responsible...

and bring you back safely.

Mom, how do you know that nobleman?

Your mother pleaded with him to save you...

at the risk of her life.

Mom,

you pleaded with him?

Gosh.

And I had no idea.

That is odd. I was so sure that peddler's father was a eunuch.

I just had a gut feeling.

I believe this is the 38th time I have had to answer that.

How can a eunuch have a child?

Enough. His Royal Highness is already in a foul mood.

Why is His Highness in a foul mood? He is the one who was cruel to her.

I can hear every word.

Good. I meant for you to hear me.

- I said, "Stay away." - "Stay away."

If Your Highness refuses to see her, the peddler...

would never dare approach you first.

I am afraid I will go to her.

Again and again.

I am afraid I will run to her like a madman.

But now that I have hurt her so badly,

I suppose I cannot go to her now, can I?

Leave Hanyang this instant. This is the price...

someone as lowly as you...

has to pay for having a face like yours.

That vile nobleman.

What was I, some swallow?

Why did he even fix my knee?

Why did he save my legs?

I cannot tell whether he is Nolbu or Heungbu.

(Chapter 3: Heungbu, Nolbu, and Swallow)

(Sinjusa Temple, Yeongdeok)

Even the Left State Councillor is helpless against his own daughter.

Our young lady has quite a temper.

Like father, like daughter.

What did you just say?

Is U Hui the daughter of the Left State Councillor?

That cannot be...

Why are you not asking me about it?

Because I think I know.

You knew how much I wanted revenge on the Left State Councillor,

so it must have been difficult to reveal you are his daughter.

What a cruel twist of fate.

To play such a wicked game on us.

So?

Are you just going to blame the fate?

Will you just blame fate and watch me become...

the Crown Princess?

Then...

what do you want me to do?

Did you not promise me?

That you would never let go of my hand.

Let us run away. Together.

Do you really think there is anywhere...

my father could not find us?

But more importantly, I refuse.

Throwing away everything I have only to fall into ruin...

is not part of my plan.

My father would abandon me if he cannot be the king's in-law.

He is the kind of man who would harm you.

So,

you must make a decision.

Are you...

suggesting a coup?

His Majesty's own rise to power was no different from a coup.

Take back your rightful place.

My prince.

Do not call me that.

I am the deposed Crown Prince.

If Queen Jangjeong had not been so wrongly accused,

you would never have been deposed.

The throne would have been yours.

I have never once wanted the throne.

The only thing I ever wanted...

If not the throne, then choose me.

Have me.

I am so sorry.

After everything,

you are choosing to abandon me?

I am sorry.

I am a coward.

- Yeo Ri. - Yes, my lady.

Summon the palanquin carriers.

Are you going to Hanyang?

Yes, my lady.

Forgive me, sir, but she demands the Crown Prince escort her himself.

Okay.

Yes, my lord.

In that case...

Send word to U Hui.

Tell her I will pass on her message to the Crown Prince.

You want me to fetch...

your daughter myself?

Yes, Your Highness.

She is staying at Sinjusa in Yeongdeok.

The journey is not a problem,

but was I not told your daughter was ill...

and is recuperating?

She is not recuperating. She is cultivating her character.

She is staying at a temple, claiming she does not yet have...

wisdom and virtue to be the Crown Princess.

Perhaps Your Royal Highness could tell her she has done enough...

and persuade her to come yourself.

I heard you recently intervened in a flogging.

I think it was the peddler who solved...

the fraudulent case of a Gate of the Virtuous Woman.

But that peddler is a woman, correct?

Yes. I was on an outing, and she happened to catch my eye.

She looked like she was in trouble, so I helped her.

And why...

did that particular woman catch your eye?

You have not forgotten my advice, have you?

(4 years ago)

This is a sinner's grave.

You must not come here.

I have already lost my mother and my wife.

What more do I have to fear?

Then you must take my advice to heart.

With the exception of my daughter,

any woman you love will die.

Just like this.

How could I possibly forget?

It is always on my mind.

I love this greenhouse.

The name itself, the warmth,

and the memories made here.

They are all so warm.

When my Royal Mother died under false accusations,

Father!

Please clear my mother's name!

Father, I beg of you...

- Please clear my mother's name! - I prayed...

to everything, seen and unseen.

Mother.

Mother!

The Crown Prince is hereby deposed...

and confined to Sinjusa.

Are you all right, Your Highness?

When no one else was on my side,

when even my family and the skies had abandoned me...

It had to be you, of all people

You, with your ice-cold hands.

Are you okay?

So cold.

Sorry.

Are you all right?

Does it hurt?

- I am fine. - The cold felt good.

Because my heart was burning with anguish.

I am so glad you are okay.

It was then when I realised...

my saviour...

has such cold hands.

But now, you must be his saviour.

Be his whole world.

As you go on with your life,

may you never be cold again.

Neither your hands nor your heart.

But if there is ever a day you cannot help but feel that chill,

come to this greenhouse and rest for a while.

It is entirely yours now.

My early congratulations on your Royal Wedding,

Your Highness, the Crown Princess.

(Park Dal)

You can go back to Boryeong now.

You are letting me go, just like that?

Because I have no more use for you.

In fact, if you were to stay here,

you would only complicate things.

You are serious, right?

You promise you will not change your mind later?

In return, you will do one thing for me.

You see, this "favour"...

If it crosses a line, it is a demand,

and then it is basically blackmail.

It all depends on what you ask...

I have not torn up the contract yet.

I just mean my enthusiasm will vary!

I will do my very best, of course.

So, what is it?

Hello, everyone.

- And who might you be? - You must be new here.

I am Aide Cha of Hanyang Guild, an aide to the Head Merchant.

I hear His Majesty granted a guild aide...

an access to the Royal Office of Attire.

Could you be that Cha Eun Woo?

I am.

I am Cha Eun Woo.

- You may enter. - Thank you.

All right!

- Let us go in. - Yes, sir.

This bracelet is crimson ruby, the very finest of its kind.

It is said to bring its wearer health, wealth, and wisdom.

And it is an object that banishes all fear from one's heart.

It also symbolizes overcoming all danger and adversity.

- It holds such a profound meaning. - All right, that is enough.

Just prepare the most meaningless and expensive item you have.

Yes, it shall be done. By when should I have it ready?

Have it ready within two hours. We are departing today.

What? You mean right away?

But there is so much we need to prepare.

I will travel light with only 15 of my guards.

- Prepare to depart. - Yes, Your Royal Highness.

Is it a raspberry?

The guards are exhausted.

Perhaps we should rest for a moment.

All right, let us do that.

- Find a suitable place to rest. - Yes, Your Royal Highness.

You are going to Sinjusa?

Why?

This errand is a secret.

You must not tell anyone.

Why? Is it a love letter to your sweetheart or something?

All right, I get it.

It is a secret.

So where are you off to, my lord?

Mine is a secret as well.

How disgusted do you think your late wife would be...

if she saw you trail me like a pup just for a slight resemblance?

Well...

You see...

The other day...

When I was given the mat-rolling punishment...

If you are going to Sinjusa,

- shall we go together? - What?

You are going to Sinjusa too? What for?

He is going to escort his betrothed.

I see...

So you have a fiancee.

Well, no...

- I mean, it is... - I just have to go get my pack.

Why not just post a notice that the Crown Prince is a pushover?

What for?

- Everyone in the capital knows. - Why, you little...

Darn it!

Will you be travelling with that peddler?

Well, there is only one path,

so we will have no choice but to travel together.

Speaking of which...

I have told the guards not to reveal your identity, Your Royal Highness.

How did you know I would say that?

Previously,

you were concerned about that peddler learning your true identity.

Thank you. That punk could learn from your example.

Your Royal Highness.

Please do not forget the purpose of this journey.

My lady.

A little nod?

She will not even come out and give me just a little nod?

Such a beauty does not need to move.

The men go to her.

You really hit the jackpot, Secret Royal Inspector.

Lucky that stunning beauty is your fiance.

A stunning beauty?

You are much prettier.

Goodness, fancy seeing a Buddha statue here.

Where else would a Buddha statue be, if not in a temple?

Where else?

Why did he suddenly say that?

That really startled me.

I guess a lot of noble young ladies come here.

I hear the Left State Councillor's daughter is here too.

She is the Left State Councillor's daughter.

I see. I guess all the daughters of the Left State Councillor are here.

Daughters?

He has no other children. She is an only child.

That is her over there.

Your prayer must be quite fervent,

seeing as you will not even rise to greet me.

Yes, because this prayer must be answered.

If you have something to say to me,

let us meet at the edge of the cliff in two hours.

Goodness.

The edge of the cliff, of all places.

And why is that?

Are you planning to push me off?

I would not do something so foolish.

The view up there is magnificent.

Since you have come all this way,

you might as well enjoy the view.

Are you a good person?

How do I seem to you?

Does it sound like a simple question?

I am a bad person.

That is a relief.

I would have felt uneasy if you were a good person.

I am also relieved...

that I am a bad person.

Carry on.

Oh, right.

But do not pray too hard.

Buddha usually ignores the prayers of bad people.

What is it now...

Who are you?

Grand Prince Je Un sent me.

You are the daughter of the Left State Councillor, right?

Grand Prince Je Un asked me to give you this.

Well...

The wind is fierce because we are in the mountains.

It is making my eyes water too.

I will be on my way now.

Stop.

Go straight down the mountain right away.

What? But the sun has already set.

Go.

This is for your trouble.

- But... - Go.

Okay.

You are back, Your Royal Highness. Come, have something to eat.

Goodness.

- Goodness. - Good grief. Honestly.

What did I tell you, you idiot? Did you have to eat every raspberry?

And you just swallowed them whole. Of course your stomach is a mess.

Why is a eunuch so obsessed with things that are meant for men?

I am asking because I genuinely do not get it.

Eunuchs are men too!

Look at him.

That was an insensitive remark.

What? Why? It is not like I was wrong.

Just because something is true does not make it right to say.

Your father was my master.

- Not you. - It is what my father taught me.

Oh, my, has it been two hours already?

I think I will go for a walk.

All of you, eat and get some rest.

- Yes, Your Highness. - Yes, Your Highness.

Where on earth is that man? I cannot find him anywhere.

My lord!

Excuse me, have you seen the Secret Royal Inspector?

Over there.

What did you just say?

I said I will not do it.

- This Royal Wedding. - You do not grasp its importance.

The Royal Wedding is not about us.

The Left State Council wants to be the king's in-law,

and I want his power. That...

is the reason for this Royal Wedding.

And because my heart has no place in it,

I am refusing this marriage.

Do you think my heart has a place in it?

Then, you should...

call this Royal Wedding off, Your Royal Highness.

Then how about this?

What if I were to truly fall in love with you?

Because every woman I have ever loved...

has ended up dead.

And who was it...

that killed them?

Gosh. How cringey.

I will be on my way now.

Tell the inspector not to worry.

I will never be returning to Hanyang.

You take care as well, my lord.

He already has a bride to carry in a fancy palanquin,

so why did he have to be so sweet to me?

Why did he confuse me?

Do you have any idea...

what you are implying?

We both know exactly what I mean, do we not, Your Royal Highness?

Is that not why you want to make me your royal consort?

To get your revenge on my father.

I am sorry, but I have no intention of playing along.

I am sick of being used as a pawn in someone else's game.

In fact,

I am not sorry at all.

I have made my intentions clear. Now, if you will excuse me.

You must be weary from your journey.

May you sleep for a very long time.

I hope the tiger at least leaves one of my arms.

A tiger has to eat me and leave a part of me behind.

Then she will realise and think,

"Gosh, an innocent peddler's death is on me."

And she will shed tears of repentance.

Anyway,

Does the inspector know about this whole sordid affair or not?

Still,

maybe I should have said goodbye before I left.

I never thanked him for saving me.

She is gone?

Yes. She said she will not be going to Hanyang...

and asked me to tell you not to worry.

How can I not worry?

She may be a peddler who knows every river and mountain trail,

but the terrain here is treacherous.

So reckless, going off on her own.

Wait a minute. Where did she go?

Who sent you?

I will hold them off somehow. You must escape with the lady.

Do not act tough. How can you take them all on alone?

Save me.

Did you not just say you wanted me dead?

For you to kill me, I have to be alive.

Your Royal Highness, hurry!

Just hold on. I will be back for you.

Do not come out of here, no matter what.

And do not make a single sound.

You think this is a laughing matter?

Is it not ironic?

The man who just threatened to kill me...

is now trying to save my life.

Like you said, you need to be alive, so I can be the one to kill you...

whether it is for tomorrow or a year.

So for today, you should live.

Oh Shin Won!

Yes, Your Royal Highness!

Left Flank Guard Oh Shin Won!

- Yes, Your Royal Highness. - From now on,

we run for our lives.

Run?

The beacon mound is just a little further.

- Hang in there. - Yes.

- That way! - Yes, sir!

Come on.

Did they anticipate we would come to the beacon mound?

We have to light the beacon.

This is exactly why...

a proper education is so important.

The people's hard-earned taxes finally paid off.

You have been spending too much time with Yoon Se Dol.

A cold dread. A dagger pierces my heart.

It is my back that is going to get it, not your heart.

Your Royal Highness!

Please stop travelling light with minimum guards.

I cannot take this.

Hardship builds character.

Any more growth, and it will just be old age.

Shin Won.

Shin Won...

- Your Royal Highness. - No.

No, Shin Won.

You cannot die like this. You cannot die, Shin Won.

All right.

You must be tired.

Just close your eyes for a bit.

I will carry you out of here.

Your Royal Highness!

Left Flank Guard.

Left Flank Guard!

Left Flank Guard, please open your eyes.

Gosh, you scared me half to death!

Left Flank Guard...

- Your Royal Highness... - Thank goodness, Left Flank Guard.

Your Royal Highness.

Your Royal Highness.

His Highness? Why are you looking for him over there?

His Royal Highness was shot.

Your Royal Highness.

Left Flank Guard.

This...

Wait... It cannot be, right?

Left Flank Guard.

Tell me I am wrong.

Your Royal Highness!

Your Royal Highness!

Your Majesty.

The Left State Councillor's daughter has testified...

that she saw His Highness fall from the cliff herself.

Therefore, I am afraid waiting for His Royal Highness any longer is...

Do not tell me...

you are going to say you want to make...

Grand Prince Je Un as Crown Prince.

Will you?

Do not insult my loyalty...

to the Royal Ancestral Shrine and the State Altars.

And given the situation, do we have any choice but Grand Prince Je Un?

His Majesty is barely over 40 years of age.

He only needs to hold a Royal Wedding.

Unbelievable. Before His Majesty, who has just lost his son,

you dare bring up a Royal Wedding? How utterly shameless.

Hey! Show some respect!

What? Shameless? The nerve!

What? How dare you say that!

Enough!

How can you, the ministers of this nation,

be so blind to the king's suffering?

My apologies, Left State Councillor.

Gosh, a boat!

Heave-ho.

What in the world? It looks like a dead body.

Oh, my goodness! It is a dead body, is it not?

So a tiger really did make it out this far!

Gosh!

But a tiger would leave only bones. Why is he in one piece?

Oh, dear.

My lord?

My lord! Wake up!

What is this?

Goodness.

He came to marry the Left State Councillor's daughter,

so why on earth would he get shot?

Oh, my gosh!

Have you seen this man? He must have been shot in the chest.

Oh, no.

I cannot say that I have.

If you see him, you must report it to the authorities. Be sure to.

- All right. You two take care now. - Let us check over there.

- Over there. - He is not there? Search properly!

- Yes, sir! - Did he commit a crime?

If the authorities know he has been shot,

they will search all the clinics first.

But if I do not take him, he will die right here.

Still, this is better than being caught...

and dying without treatment.

Okay. That is settled.

Goodness.

Oh, my!

Oh, no! Why will it not stop?

Goodness! What do I do?

Wait.

Why does the bleeding not stop?

Oh, dear.

Hang on.

Just hang in there.

There.

Goodness. Wait.

I am sorry, my lord.

I am so sorry!

If Grand Prince Je Un actually becomes the Crown Prince,

will that not be a disaster for us?

If we force the Royal Wedding now, His Majesty would take his own life.

Left State Councillor.

Relying on Grand Prince Je Un as a second choice...

is far too risky.

The reason we could manipulate His Majesty so far...

was because of his weakness, the Crown Prince.

Now, His Majesty no longer has that weakness.

Are you saying we should do nothing?

If the Crown Prince is dead,

it is natural that Grand Prince Je Un will ascend the throne.

And did His Majesty...

ascend the throne simply because it was his turn?

You mean to say...

Are you saying...

that you are going to kill Grand Prince Je Un?

Father. It is I, U Hui.

What did you just say?

I killed the Crown Prince.

I did it to make Grand Prince Je Un the Crown Prince...

and to take my place by his side.

Do not tell me...

- Yes. He is the man I love. - How dare you...

defy my will...

and shatter my ambition?

Do you know how hard I have worked to become the king's in-law?

How could you do this to me knowing that?

I am not defying your will, Father.

I will make Grand Prince Je Un the Crown Prince,

and I will become his Crown Princess.

And in time, I will become this nation's queen.

Then naturally,

you will become the king's in-law.

Who gave you permission to think?

I decided it for myself.

You need to understand something from now on.

I am not your tool.

You are mine.

You may have put His Majesty on the throne,

but the next king...

and the king after that...

I will be the one to choose them.

Whether this is an act of treason or a triumph...

is in my hands.

You are awake?

You, before my very eyes...

Are you a dream? Or a spirit?

Dream or spirit.

I do not care if I am dead and this is the fiery pit.

I wanted to see you, even if it is just like this.

My dear Yeon Wol.

You still seem...

a little delirious.

You did take a bullet.

So it is understandable.

Did you save my life?

Well done.

"Well done?" Is that all you can say?

I nursed you constantly for 15 days.

Good grief, I nearly died myself.

What?

Fifteen days?

Pretty impressive, right?

I must get to Hanyang at once.

Bring me a horse.

- I will reward you handsomely. - We are in Yeongdeok. Hello?

All the way to Hanyang from here on horseback?

In your condition?

You might as well be asking for a death sentence.

Let me worry about that.

Just bring me a horse.

If it is that urgent, why do you not send a letter?

Honestly.

(Maeshinjeo Courier, Always Swift, Always Reliable)

"Maeshinjeo"?

The Maeshinjeo service to Hanyang!

We wake up instantly, even from sleep.

- Maeshinjeo service! - Even with food in our mouths,

we rise!

Maeshinjeo service!

Undressing for bed, we rise and run!

Joseon's fastest courier network!

Maeshinjeo service!

(I will reach Hanyang soon.)

Was the Left State Councillor's daughter acting alone?

Or was it at her father's behest?

May you sleep for a very long time.

So it was a death threat.

Hey, come on out!

Come on. Gosh, why is this thing so high?

Goodness.

Let us try this again.

What are you doing up there? Get down from there.

You, debtor guy...

How can I trust my debtor lord to just run off alone?

I promised you a reward, did I not?

In the folktale, it is the swallow's job...

to deliver a gourd seed.

I have not decided if you are Heungbu or Nolbu,

so I have not decided which gourd seed to give you.

I have no idea what she is talking about.

For crying out loud!

How do you even get on this thing? Goodness!

Grab my hand.

Tough it out even if your heart is fluttering.

I do not have the luxury of worrying about your feelings.

Heart fluttering? What nonsense...

Goodness.

What do you think you are doing?

Get off. We have ridden the horse nonstop for two days.

At this rate, you will die out here.

Whether I die or not...

- is my business. - No.

I saved your life, so your life is my business now.

There is no way I am going to stand by and watch you die.

Fine. Then I will get out of your sight.

Wait.

My gosh.

What? Gosh.

Fine!

Go die alone for all I care!

Bleed out and get eaten by animals. See if I care.

My lord...

How did you...

You made a promise, did you not?

Let us go.

Let us go get some rice soup.

Am I a baby chick? Am I Mongolian? Why can I see so well?

With the cold sweat beading on his forehead,

he is burning up.

I can see how red his eyes and lips are.

How am I supposed to just leave him?

Stop!

Please stop!

I said, stop! You stubborn fool!

Goodness.

Gosh.

Stop...

You are the idiot!

If you fall down,

just stay put and wait!

You could have cried that you were hurt.

Or yelled at me to come back!

Why would you run after me?

I have been thinking about it.

You protected my legs without asking for anything in return.

So that makes you Heungbu, the good guy,

and a swallow never abandons Heungbu.

I did not catch you.

You caught me.

You are the one who came running to my side.

So you have to save me.

Protect me with everything you have.

That is an order.

(Moon River)

The Crown Prince is alive. This complicates things.

Can you guarantee His Royal Highness will return?

The truth does not matter.

I saw you as I was passing by, so I stopped.

And when I did, I finally understood my own heart.

This time, you must live.

Please.

My lord!

Get over here!

Put Grand Prince Je Un on the throne.

And by his side...

is where I will be.

What do you need me to do?

Ambush every road with ruffians from Yeongdeok to Hanyang.

So the Crown Prince...

can never make it back.

(Moon River)