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Brought to you by MrsKorea and mily2

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Episode 62

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Where did I drop it?

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<i>Are you looking for this?</i>

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Your Majesty!

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This...

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This was what I used to tie your arm with...

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that first time we met.

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So you kept this whole time?

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Your Majesty...
What brings you here...?

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I... I've come for you.

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Come back to the palace with me, Song Yeon.

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Back to the palace, Your Majesty?
What do you mean?

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I know why you refused to enter the palace.

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It wasn't because of the Bureau,
nor was it because of your true feelings.

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I heard you met with my mother.

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Is that why you refused me?

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Your Majesty...

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Why were you so foolish?

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How can you not know that I suffer
when you are not with me?

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Please go back, Your Majesty.

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You should not speak this way to me.

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Please go back.

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- Song Yeon!
- You are the king of this country.

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I am a lowly artist.

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How can the sovereign of this country
speak of such things to me?

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I am not here as the king.

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I did not first meet you as the Crown Prince.

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I have never treated you as my subject.

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Don't you understand?

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I am not here as king, but as a man.

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I am asking you to be with me,
as a man to a woman.

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And I will be patient no longer.

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I will not let you reject me anymore.

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If you will not come with me,

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I will not return to the palace.

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- Search this way.
- Yes, Sir!

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- Next in line!
- Thank you so much!

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- My Lord!
- Yes, long time no see.

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How have you been?
Are you fully recovered?

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Yes, My Lord.
I recovered thanks to you.

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But what brings you all the way here?

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Has something happened?

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No, I just accompanied His Majesty here.

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What?
His Majesty is here?

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Go and summon the Second Minister of Rites to me.

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Yes, Your Highness.

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Did you summon me, Your Highness?

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I visited the Office of Astronomy today
and heard some upsetting news.

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How is it that you have not yet selected
a date for the selection of concubines?

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Is the Office of Astronomy doing their work?

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Forgive me, but what do you mean
by the selection of concubines?

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How can you ask me this?

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I specifically gave orders to the Ministry
of Rites to hasten the concubine selection.

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How can the Second Minister not be aware of this?

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But Your Highness, we received orders to
halt the concubine selection process.

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- We assumed you were aware of this...
- What did you just say?

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The process was halted?
Who gave such orders?

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That... that was...

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Second Minister!

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The Second Minister was summoned to Mother's chambers?

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Yes, Your Majesty.
But that's not all!

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After he left, her Highness was furious
and left immediately for the Grand Palace.

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- She went to see His Majesty?
- Yes, Your Majesty!

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He's not in the palace?
Then where is His Majesty?

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He has gone to Kyoha, Your Highness.

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Kyoha?
Why would he go there?

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Mother.
Please allow me to explain.

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My Queen...

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I know the reason why His Majesty
went to Kyoha, Your Highness.

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<i>I did not first meet you as the Crown Prince.</i>

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<i>I have never treated you as my subject.</i>

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<i>Don't you understand?
I am not here as king, but as a man.</i>

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<i>I am asking you to be with me,
as a man to a woman.</i>

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Impudent wench!

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How dare you disdain the royal family?

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I don't know what devious ploy you
used to manipulate the queen.

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But I will never allow you join the royal family!

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Were you here this whole time?

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Wook!

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I searched everywhere for you.

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Did you find the item you lost?

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I was worried when you didn't return
after you set out to find it.

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No, I found it.

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This is the item I lost.

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That's fortunate. I knew it was something
valuable when you rushed off to find it.

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But isn't it time for you to go now?

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His Majesty is waiting for you under the tree
at the end of this road.

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It's getting late.

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- Wook...!
- If you're worried about me, don't be.

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I don't have any intention of leaving here,
so you can always come back to visit me.

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So please return to the Capital, Older Sister.

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If you hide from him, you will most
certainly regret your decision.

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You searched the whole mountain frantically
when you lost the tie he gave you.

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How can you live apart from him?

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What time is it?

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It is almost the hour of the Dog.
(7-9pm)

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Your Majesty, the night air is cold.

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I have found a place for you to sleep tonight.
Perhaps we should head back.

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No, Official Nam.
I'm not going anywhere.

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Your Majesty...

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I'm going to stay here and wait for Song Yeon.

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<i>His Majesty is waiting for you under the tree
at the end of this road.</i>

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<i>My name is San.
Why don't you say my name?</i>

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<i>San... San!</i>

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<i>This is the first time that someone
other than my parents have called me by my name.</i>

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<i>It's nice to hear you say my name.</i>

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<i>Don't you understand?
I am not here as king, but as a man.</i>

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<i>I am asking you to be with me,
as a man to a woman.</i>

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<i>If you will not come with me,
I will not return to the palace.</i>

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Your Majesty...

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<i>Song Yeon!</i>

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Your Majesty!

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Your Majesty!

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What happened?
Are you hurt?

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I'm alright.
This is nothing.

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How can this be nothing?
You're bleeding!

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I thought you had left!
I thought you had left because I was too late!

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- Song Yeon!
- I'll go with you, Your Majesty!

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If I may do so, I will go with you!

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I know I am lacking in every way.

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I know I am low-born and unworthy.

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The only thing I can give you
is my heart.

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If that is enough for you,
I want to be with you.

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If I am permitted,
then to the day I die...

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I wish to serve you at your side...!

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The only thing you can give me is your heart?

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Your lowly and unworthy heart?

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Your Majesty...!

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Don't get hurt again, Song Yeon.

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I will protect you from now on.

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Stay by my side,
and never be in pain again.

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Your Majesty!

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- Summon Attendant Park.
- Yes, Your Majesty.

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A girl is outside the Grand Palace.

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She will sleep with me tonight.
Make preparations.

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Did you hear what I said, Attendant Park?

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Yes, Your Majesty.

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Please forgive my impudence,
Your Majesty.

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But Her Highness has not yet given her
permission to make Song Yeon a royal concubine.

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- This may cause a problem...
- I am doing this to cause a problem.

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- Your Majesty...!
- Do not speak to me any further regarding this.

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Song Yeon...!

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- Come with me.
- Yes, My Lady.

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Bathe her and prepare her for His Majesty's chambers.

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She will sleep with His Majesty tonight.

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- What? Are you certain?
- Yes, My Lady!

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Alright.

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- Your Highness, it is Attendant Yi.
- Enter.

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What did you find out?
Is His Majesty still away from the palace?

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His Majesty has returned to the palace.

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But he brought a girl with him
and has given orders to prepare her for his bed.

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What?
What do you mean by that?

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Your Highness...

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<i>Your Majesty, it is Attendant Park.</i>

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Enter.

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The girl is ready, Your Majesty.

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- Bring her in.
- Yes, Your Majesty.

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<i>You may enter.</i>

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Your Majesty...

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Come and sit close to me.

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- Your Highness!
- I have come to see His Majesty. Is he in?

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Answer me!
I asked you if His Majesty was in!

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Please forgive me, but His Majesty
has already retired to his chambers.

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What?

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Your Highness!

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You must be scared.

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I'm sorry for having done all this
without preparing you first.

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But don't be too worried.

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In a short while, I will go to the study.
You can stay here and rest.

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This was my intention from the start.

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I know this goes against tradition.

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But we have no choice but to do this
if we want to sway Mother's mind.

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Your Majesty...

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Have faith in me, Song Yeon.
I will have you with me no matter what.

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I will make you my rightful companion
no matter what it takes.

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What? Are you sure?
Song Yeon's going to be a royal concubine?

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That's right! I told you my
younger sister became a palacemaid.

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I saw her at the Ministry of Rites, and she told
me that Her Majesty went to Kyoho to fetch her!

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What? He went there just to get her?

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- That's what I said!
- But that's not certain.

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Do you really think the royal family
will accept a low-born like Song Yeon so easily?

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Even if His Majesty is adamant,
it will not be an easy feat.

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- But still...
- You're such a raincloud!

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- Announce me to Her Highness.
- Yes, Your Majesty.

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<i>Your Highness, His Majesty is here.</i>

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So is that what you came here to tell me?

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You want to tell me to remain silent because
she has already spent the night with you?

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- Mother...
- No, I will not do that.

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You came all the way here to say something like that?

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You brought her all the way from there
so that you can tell me this?

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- Mother...
- That is enough. I will not change my mind.

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I will not acknowledge any heirs
from such a lowly peasant.

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If you want to talk about status,
grandfather's mother was also a low-born.

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Father and I both share that blood.
How can you use that to object to her?

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Are you asking me that because you don't know?

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Yes, like you said, the late king's mother
was a water-bearer.

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<i>But did you forget how much that fact
caused the late king to suffer?</i>

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He could never hold a public memorial for her death.

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He could never rest easy that it would
never be used as an excuse to destabilize his rule.

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If a royal heir is brought forth from her,
he will have to experience the same suffering.

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Even if he becomes Crown Prince,
no one will treat him as such.

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Others will plot against him and
shake the foundations of the royal family.

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Now will you still say that you don't know
how much this is going to affect the royal family?

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Mother, I am aware of all of this.

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But even so, I will not back down this time.

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I will make her my royal concubine,
and if she gives me an heir, he will be Crown Prince.

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I will protect him myself.

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- Son...
- I cannot live without her.

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I will not change my mind no matter
what the consequences.

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- Son...!
- Mother!

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Mother...

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The king has not changed his mind
and has defied my wishes.

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So what else can I do?
I told him to do as he wishes.

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Are you satisfied, my Queen?

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Did you have to do this?
Did you have to make her concubine?

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- Mother...
- I find you even more unforgivable.

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If you really cared for the king,
you should have done what was good for him.

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Not what he wanted.

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Fine. Since you wanted this so badly,
then do as you wish.

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But I will never acknowledge her
and neither will the entire palace.

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You should be aware that I will also be
bringing in another concubine to bear the royal heir.

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Mother must be furious.

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- Last night...
- I know, Your Majesty.

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You took Song Yeon to your chambers last night.

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But I heard that you left for the study before midnight.

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Even though Mother is not aware of this,
I know why you did it.

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My Queen...

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Please do not be too worried, Your Majesty.

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Even though Mother will need some time,
she will come to accept this.

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Thank you for saying that
even though you must be troubled as well.

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Your Majesty...

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My heart is heavy because my selfishness
seems to have caused you to be burdened.

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Please don't say that, Your Majesty.

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I too wanted Song Yeon to be your concubine.

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I'm certain Mother will come to understand.
Please do not worry too much.

237
00:32:22,205 --> 00:32:28,017
I'm sure you must be troubled by this
as you are still grieving for your sister.

238
00:32:28,594 --> 00:32:34,350
No. If His Majesty wishes it,
then there is nothing we can do. However...

239
00:32:34,894 --> 00:32:41,573
I don't know if making Song Yeon is
ideal for helping His Majesty's reign.

240
00:32:44,926 --> 00:32:49,796
I am fond of Song Yeon as well,
but feelings are not the only thing that is important.

241
00:32:50,573 --> 00:32:55,022
If she bears a royal heir
like Her Highness is worried about,

242
00:32:55,023 --> 00:32:57,782
it will pose a big problem.

243
00:32:58,263 --> 00:33:03,198
Rather than stabilizing His Majesty's reign,
it may help shake its foundations.

244
00:33:03,706 --> 00:33:06,392
You have gone too far with your words.

245
00:33:06,393 --> 00:33:10,604
His Majesty will decide what is good for his reign.

246
00:33:11,028 --> 00:33:16,707
- It is not for you to decide.
- No, Your Excellency. I do not agree.

247
00:33:16,931 --> 00:33:21,500
I know better than anyone
what is best for His Majesty.

248
00:33:34,625 --> 00:33:36,748
All the preparations have been made, My Lord.

249
00:33:37,414 --> 00:33:39,622
Alright.

250
00:33:56,117 --> 00:33:59,194
- Move everything to the storehouse.
- Yes, My Lord.

251
00:33:59,674 --> 00:34:01,903
Secretary Hong!

252
00:34:03,514 --> 00:34:06,071
Have you been well, Excellency?

253
00:34:10,601 --> 00:34:12,796
Please have a look at this.

254
00:34:20,556 --> 00:34:22,382
What is this?

255
00:34:22,383 --> 00:34:26,868
This is the new name for your son,
who will soon be adopted by Concubine Hong.

256
00:34:27,229 --> 00:34:31,642
Now look here, Secretary Hong.
I did not agree to let you adopt my son.

257
00:34:31,958 --> 00:34:37,199
- The queen is also objecting to this and...
- Please do not worry about the queen.

258
00:34:37,604 --> 00:34:41,870
His Majesty has already given his permission.
Why would there be any problem?

259
00:34:43,402 --> 00:34:48,746
We used meaningful characters to create
the name "Wan Poong".

260
00:34:49,043 --> 00:34:52,013
Do you like it, Your Excellency?

261
00:34:52,725 --> 00:34:57,478
A new name is only given to royal heirs.
What do you mean by this?

262
00:34:58,005 --> 00:35:02,631
Do you really not know, Your Excellency?

263
00:35:05,172 --> 00:35:09,758
What would happen if your son was adopted
by Concubine Hong?

264
00:35:09,759 --> 00:35:13,885
That would mean that he would be
the only living heir of His Majesty.

265
00:35:16,231 --> 00:35:22,632
That is what will happen.
He will become the Crown Prince.

266
00:35:22,833 --> 00:35:26,775
And he will become the heir to the throne.

267
00:35:26,910 --> 00:35:31,165
I will make this happen for the
sake of this country's government.

268
00:35:31,200 --> 00:35:37,527
All you have to do is have faith in me
and do as I ask.

269
00:36:03,476 --> 00:36:08,043
What do you mean?
You've been preparing for war?

270
00:36:08,478 --> 00:36:15,238
While you were in Qing, I was quite
preoccupied preparing for war.

271
00:36:17,234 --> 00:36:22,178
What do you mean, Your Majesty?
What war?

272
00:36:22,179 --> 00:36:26,005
There will soon be chaos in government
as well as in the Capital.

273
00:36:26,106 --> 00:36:32,195
That is because I will soon proceed with
my free trade reforms.

274
00:36:32,517 --> 00:36:40,285
When I was ruled in the late king's stead,
I tried to ease market monopolies.

275
00:36:40,798 --> 00:36:46,085
I tried to give independent peddlers
the right to trade freely.

276
00:36:46,662 --> 00:36:51,483
But I was too impudent then and
did not prepare properly.

277
00:36:51,484 --> 00:36:55,039
And I was defeated.

278
00:36:56,178 --> 00:36:58,811
But this time it will be different.

279
00:36:58,812 --> 00:37:02,550
I have prepared for this moment
for the past few years since I became king.

280
00:37:02,865 --> 00:37:09,908
This time, I will not be defeated
by the influence of the merchant clans.

281
00:37:09,909 --> 00:37:16,809
It will not be an easy feat.
They hold the economy of this country in their hands.

282
00:37:17,116 --> 00:37:19,985
They will not release their hold so easily.

283
00:37:20,879 --> 00:37:25,870
Indeed.
That is why I call this a war.

284
00:37:26,945 --> 00:37:31,162
<i>The merchant clans will use all means
necessary to stop me.</i>

285
00:37:31,342 --> 00:37:35,285
They will be our biggest obstacle.
However...

286
00:37:36,513 --> 00:37:38,823
<i>I will back down this time.</i>

287
00:37:39,243 --> 00:37:45,898
I will keep my promise to the peddlers.

288
00:38:00,618 --> 00:38:06,455
I heard that His Majesty plans to take
away the monopolistic rights of the merchant clans.

289
00:38:08,883 --> 00:38:13,018
I'm certain he will try to push his intent through this time.

290
00:38:13,019 --> 00:38:17,439
Even if the merchant clans resist,
he will not back down easily.

291
00:38:18,470 --> 00:38:23,826
Is there something else he is preparing for?

292
00:38:24,959 --> 00:38:27,925
Something else?
What do you mean?

293
00:38:28,389 --> 00:38:32,083
The merchant clans hold the purse strings
of this country's economy.

294
00:38:32,084 --> 00:38:38,722
What do you think that means?
There is nothing they won't do to protect it.

295
00:38:39,210 --> 00:38:44,124
<i>If they feel the need,
they will try to change the king.</i>

296
00:38:44,508 --> 00:38:51,175
The Minister and I are asking if you are
prepared to protect the king's life.

297
00:38:51,878 --> 00:38:54,921
Change the king?
You mean...

298
00:38:55,022 --> 00:39:00,431
I heard you were investigating Kim Choong Shik
for the assassination attempt.

299
00:39:00,887 --> 00:39:06,709
But you have been focusing on his relationship
with No Ron.

300
00:39:07,130 --> 00:39:08,731
Am I right?

301
00:39:08,732 --> 00:39:11,596
What do you mean by that?

302
00:39:12,756 --> 00:39:17,014
Are you saying that the assassination was
planned by the merchant clans?

303
00:39:17,015 --> 00:39:24,419
Nothing is certain.
But I knew that they were up to something.

304
00:39:26,299 --> 00:39:32,706
That is why I have asked to see you.
His Majesty's life is in danger.

305
00:39:32,908 --> 00:39:39,073
I am sure you will protect His Majesty,
but one cannot always know the future.

306
00:39:39,174 --> 00:39:46,692
In order to protect His Majesty's throne,
we must hasten Won Poong's designation as Crown Prince.

307
00:39:49,213 --> 00:39:54,260
Right now, the only way to secure His Majesty's
reign is to establish an heir.

308
00:39:54,261 --> 00:40:00,761
If Wan Poong becomes the Crown Prince,
then you as his uncle will be of great help to him.

309
00:40:01,273 --> 00:40:06,900
You must hasten this, Secretary Hong.

310
00:40:20,322 --> 00:40:25,505
Her Majesty has ordered me to gather
all the No Ron member's support for you.

311
00:40:28,561 --> 00:40:32,813
If we all join forces, everything will be as you wish.

312
00:40:34,036 --> 00:40:36,483
Don't be too worried.

313
00:40:52,936 --> 00:40:57,433
What did you say?
Song Yeon is going to become a royal concubine?

314
00:40:58,057 --> 00:41:03,857
You don't know anything!
Song Yeon has returned to the Capital.

315
00:41:03,858 --> 00:41:08,649
- His Majesty went all the way to Kyoho to fetch her!
- What?

316
00:41:10,473 --> 00:41:16,296
Do you think His Majesty would have done that
if he didn't intend to make her his concubine?

317
00:41:17,168 --> 00:41:24,110
- That means....!
- Yes, she's going to be a royal concubine!

318
00:41:24,111 --> 00:41:27,258
She's finally entering the palace!

319
00:41:28,369 --> 00:41:33,104
I can't believe you have raised a fourth rank
official and a royal concubine!

320
00:41:35,520 --> 00:41:38,470
Dal Ho!
You have the midas touch!

321
00:41:43,955 --> 00:41:49,612
Dal Ho, can you get me chosen
to do the royal portrait?

322
00:41:50,395 --> 00:41:52,755
Dal Ho!

323
00:42:16,321 --> 00:42:19,642
Dae Su!
Dae Su!

324
00:42:21,590 --> 00:42:24,963
What are you doing here, Uncle?

325
00:42:25,279 --> 00:42:30,576
Big news! Song Yeon is going
to be made a royal concubine!

326
00:42:30,577 --> 00:42:34,646
I confirmed it at the Ministry of Rites!

327
00:42:37,147 --> 00:42:39,447
Yes, that...

328
00:42:41,116 --> 00:42:44,802
What's this?
You knew about this?

329
00:42:45,955 --> 00:42:48,371
Yes.

330
00:42:50,843 --> 00:42:55,597
Why the fuss?
We should be celebrating for her.

331
00:42:59,591 --> 00:43:05,142
Where is she, by the way?
I should congratulate her personally.

332
00:43:05,775 --> 00:43:10,790
Did you see her?
She must be really happy.

333
00:43:10,891 --> 00:43:17,006
What... what are you talking about?

334
00:43:17,635 --> 00:43:22,451
Song Yeon is going!
She's going to the king!

335
00:43:23,108 --> 00:43:28,002
What are you going to do now?
You've been waiting for her your whole life!

336
00:43:28,409 --> 00:43:30,627
What are you going to do now,
you stupid boy?

337
00:43:32,207 --> 00:43:37,523
Don't be like this, Uncle.
This is what I wanted.

338
00:43:38,116 --> 00:43:43,028
I'm happy if she's happy.

339
00:43:45,829 --> 00:43:48,329
That's why Uncle should congratulate her.

340
00:43:49,478 --> 00:43:57,988
Now that she can be with His Majesty,
it's a great opportunity for her.

341
00:44:01,025 --> 00:44:05,091
Hey, Park Dae Su!

342
00:44:13,534 --> 00:44:16,089
I heard Her Majesty was looking for me.

343
00:44:16,090 --> 00:44:21,299
- Why are you so late? She's been waiting for you.
- Yes, My Lady.

344
00:44:21,437 --> 00:44:25,516
She's been looking for new robes for you.

345
00:44:30,516 --> 00:44:33,739
Why do you look so glum?

346
00:44:33,740 --> 00:44:37,256
Is it because I didn't use formal language with you?

347
00:44:37,744 --> 00:44:38,984
What?

348
00:44:38,985 --> 00:44:45,435
Well, it's not like you're a concubine yet,
and I just thought it was the appropriate thing.

349
00:44:45,436 --> 00:44:49,011
If I've offended you, I'm sorry...
Forgive me.

350
00:44:49,112 --> 00:44:53,399
Not at all, My Lady.
You haven't offended me at all.

351
00:44:54,298 --> 00:44:56,800
- Really?
- Yes, My Lady.

352
00:44:57,982 --> 00:45:06,208
And I wanted to say that I wasn't mean to you
because I didn't like you.

353
00:45:06,209 --> 00:45:10,415
I did it because of the customs of the palace.
I hope you understand.

354
00:45:11,265 --> 00:45:16,816
- Yes, My Lady.
- Good. Let's go in.

355
00:45:26,696 --> 00:45:30,156
Your Majesty, Sung Song Yeon from
the Bureau is here.

356
00:45:30,157 --> 00:45:32,491
Bring her in.

357
00:45:34,926 --> 00:45:38,252
- Welcome, Song Yeon.
- Your Majesty.

358
00:45:38,852 --> 00:45:42,547
- Have a seat.
- Yes, Your Majesty.

359
00:45:43,753 --> 00:45:47,832
- Attendant Kim, bring it out.
- Yes, Your Majesty.

360
00:45:50,993 --> 00:45:54,327
What is this, Your Majesty?

361
00:45:54,428 --> 00:45:58,238
I wanted to give these to you.
Open it.

362
00:46:06,725 --> 00:46:08,493
Your Majesty!

363
00:46:08,494 --> 00:46:12,334
I used to wear them.
I don't know if you'll like them.

364
00:46:12,977 --> 00:46:18,073
You can't mean to give those valuable jewels to me.

365
00:46:18,355 --> 00:46:22,101
I am unworthy of them.
Please take them back, Your Majesty.

366
00:46:22,417 --> 00:46:27,951
That is not so.
Soon you will be a royal concubine.

367
00:46:27,952 --> 00:46:32,935
You will need to have these jewels
according to the customs of the palace.

368
00:46:33,575 --> 00:46:37,240
- Your Majesty...
- Do you like them?

369
00:46:38,437 --> 00:46:45,102
How can I ever repay your kindness to me?

370
00:46:45,624 --> 00:46:48,276
Repay me?
Why do you say such things?

371
00:46:49,514 --> 00:46:52,200
It is I that is grateful to you.

372
00:46:52,201 --> 00:46:55,618
I know how difficult this decision
must have been for you.

373
00:46:56,893 --> 00:46:59,038
Your Majesty...

374
00:46:59,039 --> 00:47:02,518
Life in the palace will not be easy.

375
00:47:03,441 --> 00:47:10,146
Her Highness is against you,
and she may never acknowledge you.

376
00:47:12,065 --> 00:47:16,333
But even so,
I will help you with all my power.

377
00:47:16,823 --> 00:47:19,462
Have faith in me and depend on me.

378
00:47:19,747 --> 00:47:26,255
And just you are doing now,
be with His Majesty and support him.

379
00:47:27,171 --> 00:47:30,170
Do you understand me?

380
00:47:31,153 --> 00:47:37,024
I am honored, Your Majesty.
I will never forget your words.

381
00:47:37,308 --> 00:47:42,929
I will serve you and His Majesty
until the day that I die.

382
00:48:54,256 --> 00:48:56,992
<i>Did you come here to pack your things?</i>

383
00:48:57,852 --> 00:48:59,797
Sir!

384
00:49:00,334 --> 00:49:06,331
I always thought this would happen,
and it appears that day has finally come.

385
00:49:07,093 --> 00:49:11,829
Please forgive me, Sir.
You helped me realize my dream of becoming an artist.

386
00:49:12,237 --> 00:49:17,257
But I have to leave the Bureau like this.

387
00:49:17,258 --> 00:49:19,867
Don't worry about such things.

388
00:49:20,460 --> 00:49:28,174
As a subject of His Majesty, I am glad
that you will be with him to serve him.

389
00:49:29,494 --> 00:49:31,034
Sir...

390
00:49:31,035 --> 00:49:37,784
However, I hope that you never lose
that heart of yours for art.

391
00:49:40,064 --> 00:49:46,739
Talent comes from the heart.
It will not disappear because you don't lift a brush.

392
00:49:47,370 --> 00:49:53,337
Even when you enter the palace,
don't lose that heart.

393
00:49:54,130 --> 00:49:57,697
Yes, Sir.
I will heed your words.

394
00:50:13,910 --> 00:50:17,001
Artist Tak!
Artist Tak!

395
00:50:17,368 --> 00:50:19,668
Artist Tak!

396
00:50:20,501 --> 00:50:22,723
What are you doing here?

397
00:50:22,724 --> 00:50:27,988
Get up!
Dal Ho is waiting for you with wine!

398
00:50:28,348 --> 00:50:31,488
I'm not going.

399
00:50:32,976 --> 00:50:38,864
- What? Why?
- I don't think I will be able to eat or drink.

400
00:50:41,468 --> 00:50:44,841
Song Yeon will soon become a royal concubine.

401
00:50:46,157 --> 00:50:52,131
My heart is broken and I feel like
the earth is shaking under my feet.

402
00:50:53,343 --> 00:50:57,643
Your heart is broken?
You mean you...?

403
00:50:58,411 --> 00:51:01,929
Who knew she would really become a royal concubine?

404
00:51:02,731 --> 00:51:07,615
If I had known this, I should have
made her my second wife!

405
00:51:09,127 --> 00:51:12,411
What?
How dare you say that?

406
00:51:12,412 --> 00:51:17,170
How dare you say such things about
someone who's going to become a royal concubine?

407
00:51:34,878 --> 00:51:37,637
Well done.

408
00:51:49,289 --> 00:51:52,041
- Carry out the plan.
- Yes, Sir!

409
00:51:56,200 --> 00:51:59,521
- Goodbye!
- Thanks for the food.

410
00:52:04,433 --> 00:52:07,048
- We're closed for the day!
- But we came to drink!

411
00:52:07,149 --> 00:52:11,719
- Come next time!
- Alright, we'll be back.

412
00:52:31,741 --> 00:52:35,798
But where is Officer Park?
It's getting late.

413
00:52:35,799 --> 00:52:40,425
I'm not sure. He said he'd be here,
but he must be busy.

414
00:52:41,641 --> 00:52:47,118
I'm really sad to think that you'll be
leaving the Bureau for good tomorrow, Song Yeon.

415
00:52:47,119 --> 00:52:51,698
- I mean, Your Highness.
- Your Highness? Don't say that, Mi Su.

416
00:52:51,799 --> 00:52:56,033
Well, once you enter the palace,
you'll be a royal concubine!

417
00:52:56,034 --> 00:53:01,509
Just be normal with me.
I want to act normal around you too.

418
00:53:01,510 --> 00:53:04,724
If you act strange, then I'll be uncomfortable.

419
00:53:04,759 --> 00:53:06,954
That's if we see each other.

420
00:53:11,636 --> 00:53:14,547
Yes, Chobi is right.

421
00:53:14,548 --> 00:53:18,954
It's going to be difficult to see you, Song Yeon.

422
00:53:19,605 --> 00:53:24,145
Who's going to help me with my backlog?

423
00:53:25,993 --> 00:53:27,858
Sir!

424
00:53:31,938 --> 00:53:35,011
We've run out of wine.

425
00:53:35,446 --> 00:53:37,736
I'll go get more.

426
00:53:44,304 --> 00:53:47,738
I think she feels sad too.

427
00:53:48,836 --> 00:53:54,454
Why wouldn't she be?
We were like family.

428
00:54:00,083 --> 00:54:03,347
I can't live without being drunk!

429
00:54:04,411 --> 00:54:08,278
- My little...!
- Drink up, Sir.

430
00:54:51,271 --> 00:54:53,449
Dae Su!

431
00:54:56,950 --> 00:55:00,248
Dae Su!
Dae Su!

432
00:55:02,472 --> 00:55:05,215
Dae Su!

433
00:55:06,338 --> 00:55:09,795
Dae Su!
Dae Su!

434
00:55:21,394 --> 00:55:23,005
<i>Song Yeon...</i>

435
00:55:23,363 --> 00:55:29,488
<i>This may be the last time I can call
you by your name, Song Yeon.</i>

436
00:55:30,553 --> 00:55:35,825
<i>In a few days, you'll enter the palace
and become His Majesty's concubine.</i>

437
00:55:39,866 --> 00:55:41,438
Hey!

438
00:55:41,439 --> 00:55:43,383
Oh my goodness!

439
00:55:47,384 --> 00:55:49,384
Hey! What are you doing?

440
00:55:50,085 --> 00:55:52,385
- This...
- What?

441
00:55:52,965 --> 00:55:55,494
The Discipline Master asked me to
give you this.

442
00:55:57,615 --> 00:55:59,630
<i>Do you know something, Song Yeon?</i>

443
00:55:59,665 --> 00:56:07,653
<i>The first time I met you was a moment
I would never forget.</i>

444
00:56:09,389 --> 00:56:13,937
<i>People say that a young man
needs to meet a king he can serve,</i>

445
00:56:14,142 --> 00:56:16,385
<i>and a woman he can protect.</i>

446
00:56:18,585 --> 00:56:24,799
<i>You were someone who realized that dream for me.</i>

447
00:56:25,687 --> 00:56:29,650
<i>The years that we were together as friends...</i>

448
00:56:30,214 --> 00:56:35,369
<i>... were wonderfully happy days for me.</i>

449
00:56:35,878 --> 00:56:41,110
<i>So don't feel bad for me, Song Yeon.</i>

450
00:56:41,470 --> 00:56:45,422
<i>Don't be hurt because of me.</i>

451
00:56:57,154 --> 00:57:01,314
<i>I wanted to do something nice for you
for the last time.</i>

452
00:57:01,938 --> 00:57:05,234
<i>But this is all I could think of.</i>

453
00:57:06,635 --> 00:57:13,040
<i>Wear it for me.
Even though the palace has nicer cosmetics,</i>

454
00:57:13,473 --> 00:57:15,831
<i>... tell them no.</i>

455
00:57:40,097 --> 00:57:42,480
Dae Su...!

456
00:57:55,102 --> 00:58:02,484
<i>And... and be happy, Song Yeon.</i>

457
00:58:02,485 --> 00:58:08,379
<i>As much as you were precious to me,</i>

458
00:58:08,958 --> 00:58:11,791
<i>...be happy with His Majesty.</i>

459
00:58:52,428 --> 00:58:56,036
<i>Duck - Korean Symbol of Mates for Life</i>

460
00:59:37,808 --> 00:59:40,140
Song Yeon!

461
01:00:06,623 --> 01:00:10,514
His Majesty has just entered the Royal Villa.

462
01:00:14,054 --> 01:00:18,056
Your Highness, perhaps you should go there as well...

463
01:00:18,057 --> 01:00:22,109
Inform the Ministry of Rites to withdraw
the formal reception of the concubine.

464
01:00:22,110 --> 01:00:25,147
I do not wish to see that girl.

465
01:00:25,360 --> 01:00:29,159
- But Your Highness...
- I said go and inform them!

466
01:00:29,936 --> 01:00:32,063
Yes, Your Highness.

467
01:01:00,524 --> 01:01:03,493
<i>His Majesty the King!</i>

468
01:01:16,484 --> 01:01:18,530
Your Majesty!

469
01:01:41,000 --> 01:01:43,273
Your Majesty...

470
01:01:45,385 --> 01:01:49,632
His Majesty has entered the Royal Villa.

471
01:01:53,043 --> 01:01:56,717
Indeed?
Alright.

472
01:02:01,115 --> 01:02:07,141
- The night air is cold. Let us go in.
- Yes, Your Majesty.

473
01:02:29,669 --> 01:02:34,566
I still can't believe that you are here.

474
01:02:37,166 --> 01:02:42,133
I feel like I'm in a dream.

475
01:02:42,597 --> 01:02:45,102
And I fear you'll vanish when I wake up.

476
01:02:45,966 --> 01:02:48,221
Your Majesty...

477
01:02:49,514 --> 01:02:52,857
Promise me one thing, Song Yeon.

478
01:02:56,931 --> 01:03:01,192
Promise me you'll be with me forever.

479
01:03:02,072 --> 01:03:05,740
Don't ever leave my side.

480
01:03:06,235 --> 01:03:10,706
Stay with me forever like this.

481
01:03:19,730 --> 01:03:23,984
Yes, Your Majesty.
I will do so.

482
01:03:24,955 --> 01:03:31,583
For the rest of my life, I will give you
my heart and be at your side.

483
01:03:31,915 --> 01:03:37,164
I will never leave you.

484
01:04:57,165 --> 01:05:02,165
Main Translator: MrsKorea

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01:05:02,166 --> 01:05:07,166
Timer and Editor: MrsKorea

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01:05:07,167 --> 01:05:12,167
Coordinator: mily2

487
01:05:12,168 --> 01:05:17,168
Special thanks to: Suz07

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01:06:09,169 --> 01:06:12,169
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