1 00:00:06,460 --> 00:00:07,513 (This program is a work of imagination...) 2 00:00:07,598 --> 00:00:08,573 (based on historical figures.) 3 00:00:08,658 --> 00:00:09,813 (It may include fictitious details and psychological description.) 4 00:00:12,507 --> 00:00:14,017 I'll pour the hot water now. 5 00:00:17,618 --> 00:00:18,988 I'll do it. 6 00:00:57,587 --> 00:00:58,887 The water is hot. 7 00:01:00,457 --> 00:01:01,798 Did you get hurt? 8 00:01:03,697 --> 00:01:04,728 No. 9 00:01:07,768 --> 00:01:08,898 How about you? 10 00:01:10,708 --> 00:01:11,768 I am fine. 11 00:01:19,747 --> 00:01:23,717 Your Highness, this is Court Lady Seo. 12 00:01:24,447 --> 00:01:28,687 As Court Lady Kwon is not here, I will wash your hair today. 13 00:01:36,327 --> 00:01:37,327 Hey. 14 00:01:40,197 --> 00:01:41,238 Gosh. 15 00:01:43,437 --> 00:01:46,038 Give me a moment, Lady Seo. 16 00:01:51,978 --> 00:01:53,148 What are you doing? 17 00:01:53,978 --> 00:01:56,217 There must be clothes for court maids somewhere here. 18 00:01:56,478 --> 00:01:57,518 And? 19 00:01:58,348 --> 00:02:00,957 If I go out like this, people will misunderstand. 20 00:02:00,958 --> 00:02:02,717 I should get changed quickly. 21 00:02:03,687 --> 00:02:05,887 You are going to get changed? 22 00:02:06,958 --> 00:02:08,027 Here? 23 00:02:14,267 --> 00:02:15,568 There is no other way, I guess. 24 00:02:17,167 --> 00:02:19,008 Because of the situation. 25 00:02:20,577 --> 00:02:21,676 I will have to allow it. 26 00:02:21,677 --> 00:02:23,947 Yes, thank you for your generosity. 27 00:02:35,927 --> 00:02:37,498 She went inside alone? 28 00:02:38,598 --> 00:02:39,598 Yes. 29 00:02:40,266 --> 00:02:41,567 Why did you let her go in alone? 30 00:02:47,737 --> 00:02:48,807 Goodness. 31 00:03:14,867 --> 00:03:19,307 Wait, I just made eye contact with His Highness. 32 00:03:33,418 --> 00:03:34,718 Are you not done yet? 33 00:03:34,957 --> 00:03:37,557 I apologize. I'm almost done. 34 00:04:14,397 --> 00:04:15,528 (Episode 7) 35 00:04:23,838 --> 00:04:26,138 Nothing happened, right? 36 00:04:26,867 --> 00:04:27,978 Yes. 37 00:04:34,478 --> 00:04:35,947 I'm leaving now. 38 00:04:36,418 --> 00:04:38,888 The rest is on your own. 39 00:04:44,557 --> 00:04:47,088 You little brats. 40 00:05:41,348 --> 00:05:43,177 "I try to go down the river," 41 00:05:43,677 --> 00:05:46,247 "but she's dimly in the middle of the river." 42 00:05:47,987 --> 00:05:50,257 "She's dimly in the middle of the river." 43 00:06:15,718 --> 00:06:18,047 "She's dimly in the middle of the river." 44 00:06:21,987 --> 00:06:25,627 "I try to go down the river." 45 00:06:28,598 --> 00:06:29,728 "She's dimly..." 46 00:06:32,997 --> 00:06:34,067 "She's dimly..." 47 00:06:36,168 --> 00:06:38,168 "in the middle of the river." 48 00:07:00,487 --> 00:07:04,567 I'm sure he's thinking hard about interpreting this poem. 49 00:07:04,828 --> 00:07:08,697 I heard he recently re-read "Classic of Poetry" all night long. 50 00:07:09,437 --> 00:07:10,567 I knew it. 51 00:07:11,208 --> 00:07:13,867 - Let's wait for now. - Sure. 52 00:07:22,047 --> 00:07:27,418 (Bright) 53 00:07:43,067 --> 00:07:44,607 (Bright) 54 00:08:06,828 --> 00:08:08,728 They're golden brown. 55 00:08:10,197 --> 00:08:12,197 Where did you get these chestnuts? 56 00:08:12,898 --> 00:08:15,098 It's been a long time since we gathered like this. 57 00:08:15,838 --> 00:08:17,338 Should we roast some sweet potatoes too? 58 00:08:20,507 --> 00:08:22,006 I smell roasted chestnuts from somewhere. 59 00:08:22,007 --> 00:08:23,837 Will you fan more properly? 60 00:08:23,838 --> 00:08:26,408 - The smoke is coming to me. - Unbelievable. 61 00:08:27,177 --> 00:08:29,518 Do they think this place is some ordinary kitchen? 62 00:08:30,047 --> 00:08:31,986 - They're roasted so well. - I know. 63 00:08:31,987 --> 00:08:33,018 They all burst open. 64 00:08:35,888 --> 00:08:38,456 This one looks like Kyung Hee's mad face. 65 00:08:38,457 --> 00:08:39,987 - Unbelievable. - Just bring them quickly. 66 00:08:39,988 --> 00:08:41,858 How dare they disturb His Highness? 67 00:08:41,957 --> 00:08:43,758 I'll immediately summon the inspector court lady. 68 00:08:44,168 --> 00:08:45,397 - Bring them already. - Wait. 69 00:08:45,398 --> 00:08:46,797 - Okay. - It's so good. 70 00:08:46,898 --> 00:08:48,138 Really? 71 00:08:48,398 --> 00:08:49,596 Try this one. 72 00:08:49,597 --> 00:08:51,337 - Never mind. - Pardon? 73 00:08:51,908 --> 00:08:54,508 It's another virtue of a master... 74 00:08:56,437 --> 00:08:58,107 to show mercy on his servants' mistakes. 75 00:08:58,108 --> 00:09:01,618 However, they're roasting chestnuts. 76 00:09:03,577 --> 00:09:04,748 It's okay. 77 00:09:06,418 --> 00:09:10,358 - Sure. - Oh, I saw Master Hong on my way. 78 00:09:11,128 --> 00:09:12,827 He looked so charming. 79 00:09:13,187 --> 00:09:16,197 - Do you like him that much? - Of course. 80 00:09:17,868 --> 00:09:18,868 Or are you saying... 81 00:09:19,398 --> 00:09:23,138 he's not charming? 82 00:09:23,868 --> 00:09:25,408 He is. 83 00:09:26,368 --> 00:09:29,337 But I find officers more charming than scholars. 84 00:09:30,638 --> 00:09:32,278 That maid knows something. 85 00:09:32,878 --> 00:09:35,047 Of course, officers like me are much more reliable... 86 00:09:35,177 --> 00:09:38,488 and stronger than nerdy scholars like Master Hong... 87 00:09:40,717 --> 00:09:44,227 We can do a good job in waving a fan for you like this. 88 00:09:46,227 --> 00:09:48,457 - I apologize, Your Highness. - Kyung Hee. 89 00:09:49,128 --> 00:09:50,927 Are officers more charming to you too? 90 00:09:51,327 --> 00:09:52,898 Of course. 91 00:09:54,268 --> 00:09:57,066 A guy has got to be strong enough... 92 00:09:57,067 --> 00:09:59,108 to carry at least two sacks of rice. 93 00:10:00,238 --> 00:10:02,038 It shows how skilled he would be at night. 94 00:10:03,577 --> 00:10:07,346 Hey, Master Hong is amazing at night! 95 00:10:07,347 --> 00:10:09,446 Don't make me laugh. How do you even know? 96 00:10:09,447 --> 00:10:11,247 And how do you know? 97 00:10:11,248 --> 00:10:13,488 I know enough unlike you. 98 00:10:13,717 --> 00:10:16,057 How dare those court maids... 99 00:10:16,587 --> 00:10:18,128 enjoy having dirty talks? 100 00:10:18,457 --> 00:10:19,488 Unbelievable. 101 00:10:20,358 --> 00:10:23,128 How dare they talk about lovemaking while His Highness is watching? 102 00:10:23,457 --> 00:10:25,067 I'll immediately summon the inspector court lady. 103 00:10:26,398 --> 00:10:27,697 Others might hear us. 104 00:10:29,538 --> 00:10:30,538 Never mind. 105 00:10:32,207 --> 00:10:33,307 Yes, Your Highness. 106 00:10:34,608 --> 00:10:35,677 What about you, Duk Im? 107 00:10:36,677 --> 00:10:38,378 Who do you find more charming? 108 00:10:40,278 --> 00:10:43,347 What's with this pause? Hurry up and answer. 109 00:10:46,547 --> 00:10:47,658 I'm not sure. 110 00:10:49,158 --> 00:10:50,758 The man I love is... 111 00:10:51,288 --> 00:10:55,596 neither an officer nor a scholar. 112 00:10:55,597 --> 00:10:56,628 What? 113 00:10:57,768 --> 00:11:01,498 You love someone? 114 00:11:01,738 --> 00:11:03,768 Yes, I do. 115 00:11:03,967 --> 00:11:06,467 Who is it? Do we know him? 116 00:11:06,807 --> 00:11:09,238 Neither an officer nor a scholar? 117 00:11:09,937 --> 00:11:11,608 - It can't be. - A eunuch? 118 00:11:12,248 --> 00:11:14,576 - It can't be a eunuch. - Oh, my. 119 00:11:14,577 --> 00:11:17,888 This is top secret. 120 00:11:19,888 --> 00:11:22,118 But I'll make you an exception. 121 00:11:24,658 --> 00:11:26,658 The man I love is... 122 00:11:30,628 --> 00:11:32,227 the Crown Prince. 123 00:11:37,738 --> 00:11:38,936 Really? 124 00:11:38,937 --> 00:11:40,707 You love the Crown Prince? 125 00:11:41,307 --> 00:11:42,337 Yes. 126 00:11:42,577 --> 00:11:46,878 I have a crush on the Crown Prince. 127 00:11:47,408 --> 00:11:48,847 I had no idea. 128 00:11:49,347 --> 00:11:51,518 Duk Im likes the Crown Prince? 129 00:11:52,047 --> 00:11:55,787 The Crown Prince's personal maid has a crush on him. 130 00:11:55,788 --> 00:11:57,827 Gosh, this is so romantic. 131 00:11:59,388 --> 00:12:01,797 You're not lying, are you? 132 00:12:03,057 --> 00:12:05,097 Are you really in love with him? 133 00:12:05,727 --> 00:12:07,836 Your Highness, did you hear that? 134 00:12:07,837 --> 00:12:10,836 She just said she's in love with... 135 00:12:10,837 --> 00:12:13,168 Wait, where did he go? 136 00:12:14,108 --> 00:12:15,138 Your Highness? 137 00:12:50,837 --> 00:12:52,278 How nice. 138 00:12:58,347 --> 00:13:00,018 You have done well. 139 00:13:02,087 --> 00:13:03,888 You may return to East Palace now. 140 00:13:04,557 --> 00:13:07,487 Mercy you have shown me... 141 00:13:07,488 --> 00:13:09,057 You may stay here if you want. 142 00:13:11,827 --> 00:13:13,597 How about working for me? 143 00:13:15,337 --> 00:13:16,538 My apologies, Your Highness. 144 00:13:23,608 --> 00:13:24,908 I am sorry. 145 00:13:27,947 --> 00:13:29,618 When you first arrived here, 146 00:13:30,118 --> 00:13:33,347 I thought about how to use you. 147 00:13:34,687 --> 00:13:36,658 But I do not plan to do that anymore. 148 00:13:39,128 --> 00:13:41,297 I told you to stay for your own good. 149 00:13:42,898 --> 00:13:44,398 I may be a weak queen, 150 00:13:45,128 --> 00:13:47,168 but it is not easy to harm people who work for me. 151 00:13:49,197 --> 00:13:50,467 The Crown Prince... 152 00:13:52,307 --> 00:13:53,437 has a lot of enemies. 153 00:13:57,878 --> 00:14:00,447 It is a talent to win a favor. 154 00:14:01,177 --> 00:14:02,817 And you have that talent. 155 00:14:03,717 --> 00:14:05,148 But as long as you stay in East Palace, 156 00:14:05,817 --> 00:14:07,587 will that benefit you? 157 00:14:10,817 --> 00:14:12,427 It will only harm you. 158 00:14:20,898 --> 00:14:23,868 My lady. I am back now. 159 00:14:25,807 --> 00:14:27,908 Are you back to East Palace for good? 160 00:14:28,207 --> 00:14:29,238 Yes. 161 00:14:31,577 --> 00:14:32,608 Here. 162 00:14:34,648 --> 00:14:35,677 Follow me. 163 00:14:37,118 --> 00:14:39,817 My lady. East Palace is that way. 164 00:14:58,508 --> 00:14:59,567 What is happening? 165 00:15:00,337 --> 00:15:02,638 I am kicked out even before I get to set foot in East Palace. 166 00:15:04,038 --> 00:15:05,977 Am I demoted? 167 00:15:21,258 --> 00:15:22,827 Righteous. 168 00:15:23,557 --> 00:15:24,668 Dog. 169 00:15:26,297 --> 00:15:27,937 The house of a righteous dog? 170 00:15:30,797 --> 00:15:33,437 - I wonder who wrote this. - My father. 171 00:15:37,707 --> 00:15:38,707 Your Highness. 172 00:15:49,957 --> 00:15:52,128 My late father wrote this himself. 173 00:15:53,758 --> 00:15:57,358 He built his dog a house... 174 00:15:58,898 --> 00:16:00,668 and even put up a signboard. 175 00:16:04,038 --> 00:16:05,707 Because I begged him. 176 00:16:07,977 --> 00:16:10,278 Despite how the world remembers him, 177 00:16:11,648 --> 00:16:14,847 he was once a kind man. 178 00:16:23,717 --> 00:16:25,087 Why do you look surprised? 179 00:16:27,927 --> 00:16:31,927 It is your first time talking about the late Crown Prince. 180 00:16:32,498 --> 00:16:34,227 I wanted to tell you. 181 00:16:39,738 --> 00:16:40,837 There is something to show you. 182 00:16:58,288 --> 00:16:59,427 Recently, 183 00:17:00,557 --> 00:17:02,097 the flowers bloomed for the first time. 184 00:17:04,668 --> 00:17:06,697 It is the first time 185 00:17:07,828 --> 00:17:08,937 since my father passed away. 186 00:17:11,838 --> 00:17:12,868 Does it... 187 00:17:15,477 --> 00:17:18,108 mean something? 188 00:17:21,207 --> 00:17:24,277 Did you bring me here because... 189 00:17:27,787 --> 00:17:29,487 I wanted to show you... 190 00:17:31,017 --> 00:17:32,088 these flowers. 191 00:17:47,638 --> 00:17:48,737 Your Majesty. 192 00:18:00,793 --> 00:18:04,133 It has been an hour already. 193 00:18:04,134 --> 00:18:07,674 We should wake him up. 194 00:18:08,473 --> 00:18:11,243 Will you do it? 195 00:18:17,114 --> 00:18:20,413 Royal Secretary Jung. You should wake him up. 196 00:18:20,414 --> 00:18:23,322 You are his grandson. 197 00:18:23,323 --> 00:18:24,323 That is... 198 00:18:25,293 --> 00:18:28,964 I am a man of humble birth. 199 00:18:29,624 --> 00:18:31,532 I cannot dare to touch the King's body. 200 00:18:31,533 --> 00:18:34,194 My goodness. 201 00:18:34,763 --> 00:18:36,503 Then... 202 00:18:38,374 --> 00:18:42,973 since we are not in rush for anything, we should wait. 203 00:18:43,644 --> 00:18:44,644 Yes. 204 00:18:51,753 --> 00:18:52,884 What is he... 205 00:19:00,993 --> 00:19:02,023 Your Majesty. 206 00:19:08,634 --> 00:19:11,204 - You should wake up. - Who are you? 207 00:19:12,503 --> 00:19:16,374 My goodness. 208 00:19:17,674 --> 00:19:20,374 - What time is it? - It is 2pm. 209 00:19:22,184 --> 00:19:24,483 There is so much to do. 210 00:19:24,914 --> 00:19:27,714 Why did you not wake me up? 211 00:19:30,053 --> 00:19:36,023 I guess you probably did not receive the royal meal. 212 00:19:36,464 --> 00:19:39,134 My goodness. 213 00:19:42,364 --> 00:19:43,634 Let me see. 214 00:19:53,273 --> 00:19:57,043 It is very refreshing. 215 00:20:04,154 --> 00:20:08,624 I should give the medical institution some ice. 216 00:20:09,394 --> 00:20:12,292 I should send some to the prison organization too. 217 00:20:12,293 --> 00:20:13,492 (The organization that deals with criminals in prison) 218 00:20:13,493 --> 00:20:17,204 How much ice is there in the ice storage? 219 00:20:20,733 --> 00:20:21,874 Your Majesty. 220 00:20:22,973 --> 00:20:26,073 You have already given an order... 221 00:20:26,914 --> 00:20:29,884 to bring ice from the ice storage ten days ago. 222 00:20:30,844 --> 00:20:31,884 What? 223 00:20:32,714 --> 00:20:34,553 Ten... 224 00:20:36,023 --> 00:20:37,282 Ice has already been sent 225 00:20:37,283 --> 00:20:39,052 to the medical institution and the prison organization... 226 00:20:39,053 --> 00:20:40,553 as you have ordered. 227 00:20:40,793 --> 00:20:42,594 Is that so? 228 00:20:43,523 --> 00:20:45,164 I see. 229 00:20:50,664 --> 00:20:52,404 I remember now. 230 00:20:53,073 --> 00:20:54,374 I have. Yes. 231 00:20:55,273 --> 00:20:59,414 I am still not fully awake. 232 00:21:02,344 --> 00:21:06,283 Enjoy your meals. 233 00:21:07,053 --> 00:21:11,823 I will read appeals. 234 00:21:35,783 --> 00:21:36,783 You must recruit a senior fourth rank officer... 235 00:21:36,783 --> 00:21:37,783 from the Royal Infirmary. 236 00:21:37,784 --> 00:21:39,914 (A senior 4th rank in charge of royal infirmary) 237 00:21:40,854 --> 00:21:42,783 I do not plan to involve a doctor. 238 00:21:45,454 --> 00:21:47,292 The duty to look after... 239 00:21:47,293 --> 00:21:48,964 Please change your mind. 240 00:21:50,394 --> 00:21:53,063 I beg you. 241 00:21:54,033 --> 00:21:55,502 Why do you keep bringing it up... 242 00:21:55,503 --> 00:21:56,964 when His Highness has already disapproved it? 243 00:21:57,134 --> 00:21:58,273 Please recruit one. 244 00:22:00,134 --> 00:22:02,144 I said I disapprove. 245 00:22:03,043 --> 00:22:05,214 When the lecturer begs, 246 00:22:06,743 --> 00:22:08,914 he must have a reason. 247 00:22:12,583 --> 00:22:14,483 Something happened in the Royal Office. 248 00:22:18,723 --> 00:22:20,023 Regardless of the reason, 249 00:22:20,954 --> 00:22:22,864 I disapprove of recruiting a doctor. 250 00:22:23,993 --> 00:22:25,333 Do not bring it up again. 251 00:22:32,819 --> 00:22:35,747 Get some taffy. 252 00:22:35,748 --> 00:22:37,849 We got pumpkin taffy. 253 00:22:38,718 --> 00:22:42,188 I waited for three months to have a day-off on a market day. 254 00:22:42,389 --> 00:22:45,329 And how do you always get day-offs whenever you want? 255 00:22:45,998 --> 00:22:48,299 I have good connections. 256 00:22:49,268 --> 00:22:51,937 Actually, I am a niece of the Head Court Lady. 257 00:22:51,938 --> 00:22:53,839 - What? - You should keep it a secret. 258 00:22:54,268 --> 00:22:56,168 Why do you keep it secret from everyone? 259 00:22:56,369 --> 00:22:58,738 They will do anything for you. 260 00:22:59,008 --> 00:23:00,409 It does not make me that happy. 261 00:23:00,938 --> 00:23:03,678 Everyone will find out someday anyway. 262 00:23:05,349 --> 00:23:06,917 I will buy that for you. Let us eat that. 263 00:23:06,918 --> 00:23:09,118 Get some taffy. 264 00:23:09,119 --> 00:23:11,348 This is pumpkin taffy. 265 00:23:11,349 --> 00:23:12,487 Hello. 266 00:23:12,488 --> 00:23:13,488 - Hello. - Hello. 267 00:23:13,489 --> 00:23:15,258 - Hello. - How much is it? 268 00:23:15,289 --> 00:23:17,089 - It is two bun. - Pick one. 269 00:23:19,698 --> 00:23:21,528 - Here. - Thank you. 270 00:23:26,698 --> 00:23:28,967 Do you know that guy has been watching us since earlier? 271 00:23:28,968 --> 00:23:31,168 I think it is because you are so pretty. 272 00:23:39,619 --> 00:23:41,178 - Enjoy. - It smells good. 273 00:23:41,418 --> 00:23:43,247 Here. 274 00:23:43,248 --> 00:23:44,789 Take your time and choose one. 275 00:23:47,758 --> 00:23:50,129 - Excuse me. - Yes? 276 00:23:53,329 --> 00:23:55,799 Duk Im, return to the palace first. 277 00:23:56,069 --> 00:23:58,168 - Why? - I have somewhere to go. 278 00:23:58,569 --> 00:23:59,799 See you at the palace. 279 00:24:04,339 --> 00:24:07,109 How can she leave me like this? 280 00:24:30,069 --> 00:24:31,268 Who are you? 281 00:24:31,399 --> 00:24:34,639 You act like you did not do anything after poisoning my brother. 282 00:24:39,938 --> 00:24:42,609 Was he the guard... 283 00:24:42,909 --> 00:24:44,508 of the Crown Prince? 284 00:24:46,418 --> 00:24:50,018 You do not act like you do not know anything though. 285 00:24:50,518 --> 00:24:53,718 I will find out the person who abetted you. 286 00:24:54,319 --> 00:24:55,359 Get her. 287 00:25:19,278 --> 00:25:20,918 Forgive me. 288 00:25:50,917 --> 00:25:52,018 You are one of them as well, right? 289 00:25:52,418 --> 00:25:54,349 You were with that wench earlier. 290 00:25:54,549 --> 00:25:55,748 Who are you? 291 00:25:56,889 --> 00:25:59,859 Everyone died. I saw it! 292 00:26:01,718 --> 00:26:03,988 Let us go to the Police Bureau. 293 00:26:04,258 --> 00:26:06,829 Let go of me! 294 00:26:11,069 --> 00:26:12,198 Do you know this person? 295 00:26:16,809 --> 00:26:18,039 What should I do with him? 296 00:26:18,778 --> 00:26:20,208 Please save me. 297 00:26:20,409 --> 00:26:23,248 I will act like I did not see anything. 298 00:26:23,809 --> 00:26:26,417 Please. Please save my life. 299 00:26:26,418 --> 00:26:28,149 I will go far away. 300 00:26:29,948 --> 00:26:31,619 I think he has gone crazy. 301 00:26:32,018 --> 00:26:33,218 Let him go. 302 00:26:50,069 --> 00:26:51,109 By any chance... 303 00:27:01,649 --> 00:27:03,248 You can take away my life. 304 00:27:06,488 --> 00:27:08,528 Just save my sister's life. 305 00:27:38,049 --> 00:27:39,059 I am so glad... 306 00:27:43,559 --> 00:27:45,428 that we went to Queen Hong... 307 00:27:48,899 --> 00:27:50,498 that day. 308 00:27:56,008 --> 00:27:57,968 I am too late. 309 00:28:00,079 --> 00:28:01,238 I am sorry. 310 00:28:04,109 --> 00:28:05,218 Brother. 311 00:28:29,268 --> 00:28:32,778 Your Highness, this is Court Lady Seo. 312 00:28:33,609 --> 00:28:34,708 Come in. 313 00:28:49,967 --> 00:28:52,538 It must be Court Maid Sung who is supposed to be on duty tonight. 314 00:28:53,498 --> 00:28:54,937 Why did you come? 315 00:28:55,508 --> 00:28:58,907 Duk Im left the palace today as it is her day-off. 316 00:29:00,078 --> 00:29:01,978 She did not come back yet? 317 00:29:03,278 --> 00:29:05,048 The curfew bell will ring soon. 318 00:29:05,078 --> 00:29:08,318 Actually... She has returned. 319 00:29:08,447 --> 00:29:11,788 She said she cannot do her duty because she is sick. 320 00:29:11,848 --> 00:29:13,687 Please forgive me, Your Highness. 321 00:29:14,088 --> 00:29:18,797 Young court maids go around so many places on their day-offs. 322 00:29:18,798 --> 00:29:22,067 But it is not just Duk Im. 323 00:29:22,068 --> 00:29:24,297 - Lady Seo. - Yes, Your Highness. 324 00:29:24,298 --> 00:29:25,367 Is Lady Sung... 325 00:29:26,338 --> 00:29:27,897 very sick? 326 00:29:29,667 --> 00:29:30,707 Pardon? 327 00:29:32,538 --> 00:29:34,607 No. 328 00:29:34,978 --> 00:29:38,677 She is just sick. She is totally fine. 329 00:29:50,187 --> 00:29:52,197 You are a free spirit. 330 00:29:52,728 --> 00:29:56,498 You should look at the wide world as much as you want. 331 00:29:57,697 --> 00:29:59,998 I cannot believe you have to live at the palace forever. 332 00:30:00,038 --> 00:30:01,838 Do not say that. 333 00:30:02,207 --> 00:30:04,567 I like being a court maid. 334 00:30:04,568 --> 00:30:06,237 You cannot even get married for the rest of your life. 335 00:30:06,238 --> 00:30:09,106 Do you think getting married to a mediocrity... 336 00:30:09,107 --> 00:30:10,478 and living a mediocre life is happy? 337 00:30:11,677 --> 00:30:13,848 I got many things. 338 00:30:14,578 --> 00:30:16,848 I have Court Lady Seo who is like my mother. 339 00:30:17,088 --> 00:30:18,818 I have friends who are like my family. 340 00:30:19,588 --> 00:30:21,657 And do you know how good I am at my job? 341 00:30:22,058 --> 00:30:24,687 I must be the most competent one among personal maids. 342 00:30:26,197 --> 00:30:28,828 I am happy enough. 343 00:30:29,268 --> 00:30:31,728 You mind your own business. 344 00:30:32,598 --> 00:30:34,467 You must take the military examination and pass it. 345 00:30:35,038 --> 00:30:36,637 Do not worry about money. 346 00:30:37,068 --> 00:30:39,907 Your competent sister will take care of it. 347 00:30:44,578 --> 00:30:47,848 Father died just because he was the Crown Prince's guard. 348 00:30:48,947 --> 00:30:52,617 On the day the late Crown Prince died, 349 00:30:54,088 --> 00:30:55,357 he suddenly became a traitor. 350 00:30:56,927 --> 00:30:59,627 That is what it means to receive a salary from the country. 351 00:31:01,627 --> 00:31:02,828 Do you still want me... 352 00:31:04,328 --> 00:31:05,838 to become a military officer? 353 00:31:06,897 --> 00:31:07,897 Then are you going to hide... 354 00:31:09,937 --> 00:31:13,738 for the rest of your life without any dream... 355 00:31:14,278 --> 00:31:16,808 and die without any achievement? 356 00:31:20,947 --> 00:31:22,488 You said this before. 357 00:31:23,348 --> 00:31:25,558 That you want to become the best military officer in Joseon. 358 00:31:26,988 --> 00:31:30,288 I want you to reach your dream. 359 00:32:05,711 --> 00:32:07,211 You came, Your Highness. 360 00:32:18,993 --> 00:32:21,293 - Did something good happen? - Pardon? 361 00:32:23,729 --> 00:32:25,130 You seem to be in a good mood. 362 00:32:27,140 --> 00:32:28,170 No. 363 00:32:29,011 --> 00:32:30,041 It's just that... 364 00:32:30,910 --> 00:32:32,751 the weather is amazing. 365 00:32:34,711 --> 00:32:36,620 I heard you were sick yesterday. 366 00:32:37,350 --> 00:32:39,690 - Pardon? - Lady Seo told me... 367 00:32:40,850 --> 00:32:44,461 that she came on your behalf because you were too sick. 368 00:32:54,200 --> 00:32:57,640 I apologize. I caught a cold. 369 00:33:04,340 --> 00:33:06,610 It will be horrible if I give you my cold, 370 00:33:06,850 --> 00:33:08,550 so I should be away from you. 371 00:33:36,981 --> 00:33:38,211 You don't have a fever. 372 00:34:24,890 --> 00:34:27,690 - Sung Duk Im. - Yes, my lady. 373 00:34:27,691 --> 00:34:30,660 The head court lady wants to see you for a moment. 374 00:34:31,030 --> 00:34:32,870 - Pardon? - Follow me. 375 00:34:35,700 --> 00:34:37,440 I heard you turned down... 376 00:34:37,441 --> 00:34:39,171 the transcription request from the noble lady. 377 00:34:40,211 --> 00:34:41,370 Yes, my lady. 378 00:34:43,510 --> 00:34:46,010 I recommended you for the job though. 379 00:34:47,280 --> 00:34:48,381 I apologize. 380 00:34:49,220 --> 00:34:52,291 I was too busy with my job as a court maid. 381 00:34:54,591 --> 00:34:55,791 Is that all? 382 00:34:56,691 --> 00:34:57,691 Yes. 383 00:34:59,390 --> 00:35:00,490 I thought otherwise. 384 00:35:01,731 --> 00:35:04,100 That you were keeping your distance from me on purpose. 385 00:35:08,470 --> 00:35:12,311 I hear the Crown Prince adores you very much. 386 00:35:12,541 --> 00:35:13,639 That is not true. 387 00:35:13,640 --> 00:35:15,581 What do you think about him? 388 00:35:19,081 --> 00:35:20,780 He is not easy to serve, 389 00:35:21,050 --> 00:35:23,480 but I think he will make a good king. 390 00:35:23,481 --> 00:35:24,981 And as a man? 391 00:35:27,151 --> 00:35:28,720 I'm curious about how you feel. 392 00:35:30,521 --> 00:35:35,361 No one bothers to know about how a court maid feels. 393 00:35:36,600 --> 00:35:39,001 That's what non-maids think. 394 00:35:40,131 --> 00:35:43,070 They don't know that we court maids have feelings, 395 00:35:43,341 --> 00:35:45,140 intentions, and goals to achieve... 396 00:35:45,711 --> 00:35:47,841 even by risking our lives. 397 00:35:48,811 --> 00:35:51,711 May I ask what your goal is? 398 00:35:53,151 --> 00:35:56,280 To protect the 700 court ladies under my responsibility. 399 00:35:57,320 --> 00:35:59,450 I'm always worried and concerned... 400 00:36:00,350 --> 00:36:02,719 my power might be too weak or humble... 401 00:36:02,720 --> 00:36:04,561 to protect them. 402 00:36:08,961 --> 00:36:12,600 I want to make you the Crown Prince's concubine. 403 00:36:13,870 --> 00:36:17,171 Not for you, but for all the court ladies. 404 00:36:17,841 --> 00:36:20,340 How reassuring will it be... 405 00:36:20,341 --> 00:36:24,041 if one of us becomes his woman and comes forward for us? 406 00:36:26,311 --> 00:36:28,450 I remember when I first saw you. 407 00:36:30,320 --> 00:36:32,550 I've taken a liking to you since then. 408 00:36:33,950 --> 00:36:37,421 Was it not a coincidence... 409 00:36:38,390 --> 00:36:40,630 that I was assigned to the Crown Prince's library... 410 00:36:40,631 --> 00:36:41,889 as a young maid trainee? 411 00:36:41,890 --> 00:36:44,331 I assigned you there on purpose. 412 00:36:44,660 --> 00:36:45,771 By any chance, 413 00:36:46,700 --> 00:36:48,131 did you make me learn... 414 00:36:48,430 --> 00:36:50,540 about the books that he learned... 415 00:36:50,541 --> 00:36:52,370 with the transcription as an excuse? 416 00:36:52,671 --> 00:36:55,739 A royal concubine needs to be refined with proper courtesy... 417 00:36:55,740 --> 00:36:58,180 in order to keep her king company. 418 00:37:14,791 --> 00:37:15,800 My lady. 419 00:37:17,401 --> 00:37:19,631 I do not want to be a concubine. 420 00:37:20,901 --> 00:37:24,941 I wish to keep living as a court maid. 421 00:37:32,211 --> 00:37:33,711 You didn't do anything wrong. 422 00:37:38,021 --> 00:37:41,620 If that's what you want, I won't force you. 423 00:37:42,461 --> 00:37:45,061 But people are bound to change their minds. 424 00:37:48,291 --> 00:37:52,300 That ornament seems too pricey for a court maid. 425 00:37:54,631 --> 00:37:56,041 But it'll suit just right 426 00:37:58,140 --> 00:37:59,611 if you're a concubine. 427 00:38:10,950 --> 00:38:12,591 If something's about to bud, 428 00:38:14,390 --> 00:38:16,160 let it go before it sprouts. 429 00:38:17,191 --> 00:38:18,930 Nip it off before it settles down. 430 00:38:24,700 --> 00:38:28,171 Before your humble life is put to a mess. 431 00:38:54,731 --> 00:38:55,731 Your Highness. 432 00:38:55,732 --> 00:38:58,861 it's a valuable mandarin hardly harvested in the royal greenhouse. 433 00:38:59,300 --> 00:39:00,900 It was served to His Majesty, 434 00:39:00,901 --> 00:39:02,840 but he had it served to you. 435 00:39:02,841 --> 00:39:05,840 Send him my gratitude through a eunuch. 436 00:39:05,841 --> 00:39:06,941 Yes, Your Highness. 437 00:39:18,021 --> 00:39:19,449 Are you not going to eat it? 438 00:39:19,450 --> 00:39:21,591 I would if it was from Jeju Island. 439 00:39:22,361 --> 00:39:24,660 But the royal greenhouse barely managed to harvest one. 440 00:39:25,390 --> 00:39:26,961 I don't want to get a taste for it. 441 00:39:28,191 --> 00:39:30,861 Then, what would you like to do with it? 442 00:39:33,331 --> 00:39:36,800 The court ladies may share it together. 443 00:39:41,240 --> 00:39:42,240 Your Highness. 444 00:39:43,041 --> 00:39:45,850 That will cause a fight. 445 00:39:47,010 --> 00:39:50,620 Do you know how much they love mandarin? 446 00:39:52,350 --> 00:39:54,720 The younger they are, the crazier they are about it. 447 00:39:55,660 --> 00:39:58,691 They would fight so much over the valuable fruit. 448 00:40:40,070 --> 00:40:41,131 I ate it. 449 00:40:42,370 --> 00:40:44,740 You said offering it to anyone would cause a fight. 450 00:40:46,970 --> 00:40:49,740 I understand how valuable it is, 451 00:40:50,581 --> 00:40:52,950 but did you eat its skin too? 452 00:40:56,021 --> 00:40:57,151 It was delicious. 453 00:40:59,490 --> 00:41:01,691 - Oh, really? - Yes. 454 00:41:05,390 --> 00:41:07,861 You could fall sick from studying too much. 455 00:41:08,260 --> 00:41:09,361 Please take a break. 456 00:41:12,331 --> 00:41:13,800 This is unlike you, 457 00:41:15,070 --> 00:41:16,401 worrying about me. 458 00:41:18,041 --> 00:41:20,240 Because I am supposed to. 459 00:41:20,711 --> 00:41:22,010 It is my duty. 460 00:41:27,572 --> 00:41:28,771 Be honest. 461 00:41:30,041 --> 00:41:32,411 It is okay to be honest... 462 00:41:32,971 --> 00:41:34,111 and say you are worried about me. 463 00:41:34,112 --> 00:41:36,512 Yes. I am worried about you. 464 00:41:38,741 --> 00:41:41,410 You should do something you like instead of studying... 465 00:41:41,411 --> 00:41:43,052 even for a short while. 466 00:41:46,521 --> 00:41:49,061 You should think about yourself, Your Highness. 467 00:42:00,371 --> 00:42:02,572 I am doing what I like. 468 00:42:03,842 --> 00:42:04,842 Yes. 469 00:42:08,971 --> 00:42:11,081 In my favorite place... 470 00:42:14,581 --> 00:42:15,882 with the person I like. 471 00:42:50,121 --> 00:42:51,181 Take this. 472 00:43:00,032 --> 00:43:01,862 It is a precious mandarine. 473 00:43:05,101 --> 00:43:07,771 Did you bring it on purpose for me? 474 00:43:10,541 --> 00:43:12,302 I had one leftover. 475 00:43:14,271 --> 00:43:16,882 The moment I cannot deny anymore has come. 476 00:43:18,141 --> 00:43:20,712 The moment I wanted to delay. 477 00:43:22,851 --> 00:43:26,351 The man in front of me likes me. 478 00:43:27,891 --> 00:43:31,491 The man who will become the King of this country. 479 00:43:36,831 --> 00:43:39,331 This precious fruit is only for the royal table. 480 00:43:39,802 --> 00:43:43,002 I do not dare to receive it. Please understand. 481 00:43:46,471 --> 00:43:48,971 No matter how precious it is, 482 00:43:50,512 --> 00:43:53,651 it is only a fruit. Why can you not receive it? 483 00:43:53,652 --> 00:43:54,882 I am sorry. 484 00:44:02,592 --> 00:44:04,520 Just take it and be happy. 485 00:44:04,521 --> 00:44:05,891 That is all you need to do. 486 00:44:07,661 --> 00:44:08,862 It is precious. 487 00:44:09,092 --> 00:44:10,930 I do not deserve it. 488 00:44:10,931 --> 00:44:12,431 That is why I am refusing it. 489 00:44:12,831 --> 00:44:14,831 I did not want it in the first place. 490 00:44:15,601 --> 00:44:19,141 Does a mere court lady have no right to refuse? 491 00:44:23,241 --> 00:44:24,241 Please... 492 00:44:25,982 --> 00:44:29,221 allow me to refuse it. 493 00:44:40,262 --> 00:44:41,462 Are we... 494 00:44:46,132 --> 00:44:48,831 talking about the mandarine? 495 00:45:47,132 --> 00:45:49,032 - Left Wing Guard. - Yes, Your Highness. 496 00:45:53,232 --> 00:45:54,601 I have something to ask. 497 00:45:57,601 --> 00:45:58,701 You may ask. 498 00:46:00,212 --> 00:46:03,342 I accidentally eavesdropped... 499 00:46:04,282 --> 00:46:07,081 on the court ladies' conversation. 500 00:46:08,782 --> 00:46:09,822 Do you remember? 501 00:46:11,382 --> 00:46:12,382 Yes, Your Highness. 502 00:46:14,552 --> 00:46:15,592 You see, 503 00:46:18,762 --> 00:46:22,161 what Maid Sung said bugs me. 504 00:46:25,802 --> 00:46:29,071 Maid Sung said... 505 00:46:29,072 --> 00:46:33,942 Is it about Maid Sung having an affection for you? 506 00:46:36,782 --> 00:46:39,551 You heard it too. 507 00:46:39,552 --> 00:46:40,612 Yes, Your Highness. 508 00:46:43,721 --> 00:46:45,282 I was not mistaken. 509 00:46:45,882 --> 00:46:49,120 I was worried... 510 00:46:49,121 --> 00:46:51,592 you might have misunderstood it. 511 00:46:53,491 --> 00:46:54,532 Misunderstand? 512 00:46:56,431 --> 00:47:00,331 After you left... 513 00:47:00,931 --> 00:47:02,942 You are not lying, are you? 514 00:47:03,942 --> 00:47:06,241 Do you really like him? 515 00:47:06,371 --> 00:47:09,212 Yes. And... 516 00:47:09,641 --> 00:47:11,982 this is a secret. 517 00:47:13,581 --> 00:47:15,982 It is not just me who likes him. 518 00:47:16,052 --> 00:47:17,121 - What? - What? 519 00:47:17,221 --> 00:47:19,221 - She likes him too. - What? 520 00:47:20,652 --> 00:47:22,962 No, I do not like him. 521 00:47:23,922 --> 00:47:26,761 - Really? - Duk Im. What is wrong with you? 522 00:47:26,762 --> 00:47:29,061 When did I say I liked him? 523 00:47:29,262 --> 00:47:33,831 All Crown Prince's maids must like the Crown Prince as he owns us. 524 00:47:34,032 --> 00:47:36,141 You are his maid. 525 00:47:36,371 --> 00:47:37,701 Then why do you not like him? 526 00:47:37,842 --> 00:47:39,302 Seriously? 527 00:47:44,342 --> 00:47:46,310 Once the Crown Prince takes the throne, 528 00:47:46,311 --> 00:47:50,652 then we all must like him... 529 00:47:51,152 --> 00:47:53,552 as all subjects must like their King. 530 00:47:54,521 --> 00:47:55,521 Duk Im. 531 00:47:56,491 --> 00:48:00,931 - Is it fun to fool us? - That hurts. 532 00:48:01,232 --> 00:48:03,931 I thought you really liked him. 533 00:48:04,561 --> 00:48:07,330 So, Maid Sung... 534 00:48:07,331 --> 00:48:09,571 liked you... 535 00:48:09,572 --> 00:48:14,371 as a loyal subject. It was nothing personal. 536 00:48:15,012 --> 00:48:18,712 She meant she liked you who will take the throne. 537 00:48:19,382 --> 00:48:22,821 You cannot watch court ladies pretending to like you... 538 00:48:22,822 --> 00:48:26,951 to become a concubine. 539 00:48:27,391 --> 00:48:30,061 However, Maid Sung... 540 00:48:30,362 --> 00:48:32,762 would never do that. 541 00:48:33,692 --> 00:48:37,401 I was touched by her loyalty. 542 00:48:37,402 --> 00:48:41,902 Only if I could, I want to recruit her as your guard. 543 00:48:46,512 --> 00:48:49,581 Her loyalty is just impressive. 544 00:49:03,491 --> 00:49:06,021 Your Highness. You must be happy. 545 00:49:20,541 --> 00:49:21,572 Where are you going, Your Highness? 546 00:49:23,041 --> 00:49:24,112 Your Highness. 547 00:49:25,382 --> 00:49:26,382 Your Highness. 548 00:49:29,521 --> 00:49:30,652 It feels cold. 549 00:49:32,322 --> 00:49:33,951 I am getting goosebumps all over my body. 550 00:49:35,491 --> 00:49:36,491 Why is that? 551 00:49:44,661 --> 00:49:47,201 Bull's-eye! 552 00:49:59,442 --> 00:50:03,021 Bull's... My, bull's-eye again! 553 00:50:20,232 --> 00:50:23,271 Your Highness! It went through! 554 00:50:32,882 --> 00:50:36,521 You are suspicious, but you are not certain. 555 00:50:36,782 --> 00:50:39,922 The King is over 80 years old. 556 00:50:40,252 --> 00:50:43,521 He cannot always be the same. 557 00:50:43,621 --> 00:50:46,762 However, it feels strange. 558 00:50:48,561 --> 00:50:49,601 Then... 559 00:50:53,172 --> 00:50:54,930 do you suspect dementia? 560 00:50:54,931 --> 00:50:56,541 (Dementia) 561 00:50:56,701 --> 00:51:02,072 But he is too fine to say that is the case. 562 00:51:03,482 --> 00:51:05,512 I am not sure. 563 00:51:14,922 --> 00:51:17,761 Your Majesty. I brought novels... 564 00:51:17,762 --> 00:51:19,890 for you to read before going to bed. 565 00:51:19,891 --> 00:51:20,991 It is getting bitter. 566 00:51:21,962 --> 00:51:23,232 Come in. 567 00:51:35,241 --> 00:51:38,641 Why are you here? 568 00:51:39,882 --> 00:51:43,652 Court Lady Kim caught a cold, so she is unable to read. 569 00:51:44,581 --> 00:51:47,591 You could just call a court maid. 570 00:51:47,592 --> 00:51:48,621 The book... 571 00:51:50,462 --> 00:51:51,991 is an excuse. 572 00:51:52,862 --> 00:51:55,061 I wanted to see you. 573 00:51:58,862 --> 00:52:00,232 Sit down. 574 00:52:14,581 --> 00:52:15,882 I am sorry. 575 00:52:17,982 --> 00:52:20,192 I have not seen you for a while. 576 00:52:20,752 --> 00:52:24,762 I should have called you more often and taken care of you. 577 00:52:26,532 --> 00:52:31,032 You are actually... 578 00:52:31,931 --> 00:52:35,831 my long-time friend even now when I grew old. 579 00:52:37,502 --> 00:52:39,741 That is an extremely generous remark, Your Majesty. 580 00:52:42,811 --> 00:52:44,681 Where should I start reading? 581 00:52:44,811 --> 00:52:47,982 How about... 582 00:52:49,782 --> 00:52:50,822 I mean... 583 00:52:54,851 --> 00:52:58,092 Can you not recall it? 584 00:52:58,721 --> 00:53:01,962 Come on. Of course, I remember. 585 00:53:02,661 --> 00:53:06,601 Do you know how mad I was because of that book yesterday? 586 00:53:07,971 --> 00:53:09,971 Why did you get so mad? 587 00:53:10,641 --> 00:53:12,641 You do not have to know. 588 00:53:13,442 --> 00:53:16,612 Whenever I recall it, I get angry. 589 00:53:17,411 --> 00:53:19,641 I met my friend after a long time. 590 00:53:19,951 --> 00:53:22,181 I cannot get mad. 591 00:53:24,982 --> 00:53:28,121 Then what should I do with this book? 592 00:53:28,252 --> 00:53:32,862 I do not want to see that again. You can do as you like. 593 00:53:34,891 --> 00:53:35,962 Yes, Your Majesty. 594 00:53:40,502 --> 00:53:41,502 My lady. 595 00:53:51,782 --> 00:53:54,552 They are useless books. Gather them all and burn them. 596 00:54:00,221 --> 00:54:01,592 (Tale of Kwak and Jang) 597 00:54:10,362 --> 00:54:14,032 (Tale of Kwak and Jang) 598 00:54:17,402 --> 00:54:18,740 Please. 599 00:54:18,741 --> 00:54:20,311 - What is the matter? - Duk Im. 600 00:54:20,712 --> 00:54:22,811 The King ordered to burn them all. 601 00:54:23,442 --> 00:54:25,442 - The King ordered it? - Do not make me repeat. 602 00:54:27,508 --> 00:54:28,508 Duk Im. 603 00:54:30,939 --> 00:54:34,478 Young Hee. We cannot do anything if it is the King's order. 604 00:54:34,479 --> 00:54:37,618 No. Not these books. 605 00:54:37,848 --> 00:54:39,988 They are so precious to me. 606 00:54:40,488 --> 00:54:44,918 A mere girl like me transcribed the books for the King... 607 00:54:44,919 --> 00:54:47,328 with two princesses. 608 00:54:47,959 --> 00:54:48,988 Duk Im. 609 00:54:49,689 --> 00:54:53,229 Please understand what these books mean to me. 610 00:54:54,368 --> 00:54:58,798 Young Hee, even so, there is no other way for us. 611 00:54:59,839 --> 00:55:03,439 A way comes to those who are looking for one. 612 00:55:05,479 --> 00:55:06,879 Master Hong. 613 00:55:07,879 --> 00:55:08,908 (Tale of Kwak and Jang) 614 00:55:15,948 --> 00:55:17,118 It is a nice book. 615 00:55:17,789 --> 00:55:19,258 It would be a waste to burn it. 616 00:55:22,028 --> 00:55:23,928 Do you not agree, Lady Jung? 617 00:55:24,798 --> 00:55:25,899 Pardon? 618 00:55:26,499 --> 00:55:28,828 Yes, I agree. 619 00:55:29,298 --> 00:55:31,298 If the books are going to be burned anyway, 620 00:55:31,839 --> 00:55:33,769 it would be nice if those who want them can keep them. 621 00:55:37,539 --> 00:55:40,309 Can you do that for me, Lady Jung? 622 00:55:41,348 --> 00:55:45,419 Please give these books to her. 623 00:55:45,848 --> 00:55:49,959 Yes, I will do so if it is for you. 624 00:55:50,589 --> 00:55:51,618 Thank you. 625 00:55:53,928 --> 00:55:55,359 You better hide them. 626 00:55:56,189 --> 00:55:58,928 Yes. Thank you so much. 627 00:55:59,459 --> 00:56:01,198 Thank you, Master Hong. 628 00:56:04,269 --> 00:56:06,169 Take care. 629 00:56:07,569 --> 00:56:08,569 Bye. 630 00:56:19,019 --> 00:56:20,618 Why are you looking at me like that? 631 00:56:20,948 --> 00:56:24,618 I helped your friend. Are you not happy? 632 00:56:27,359 --> 00:56:29,628 Those books are the property of the royal family. 633 00:56:29,629 --> 00:56:31,959 And you decided to give them to a court maid. 634 00:56:32,758 --> 00:56:34,967 Do you not think it will become an issue? 635 00:56:34,968 --> 00:56:36,899 You should have stopped me earlier then. 636 00:56:38,738 --> 00:56:40,039 You are a coward. 637 00:56:43,039 --> 00:56:44,809 Do not think too much. 638 00:56:45,839 --> 00:56:47,508 Those books were going to be burned anyway. 639 00:56:48,149 --> 00:56:50,749 It would be better if they can bring joy to someone. 640 00:56:53,848 --> 00:56:55,649 You do not have to thank me. 641 00:56:57,118 --> 00:56:59,158 Seeing you happy... 642 00:57:00,928 --> 00:57:03,528 - is enough. - There is no way it is enough. 643 00:57:04,158 --> 00:57:06,728 You made me owe you. 644 00:57:06,729 --> 00:57:08,669 If you think that way, let us say you owe me. 645 00:57:10,439 --> 00:57:13,039 Do you want to pay back? 646 00:57:28,019 --> 00:57:30,789 Oh, no. Did we already become close enough... 647 00:57:32,488 --> 00:57:34,388 to exchange a keepsake? 648 00:57:38,298 --> 00:57:40,728 You did my precious friend a favor. 649 00:57:40,729 --> 00:57:42,569 So I am doing the same thing. 650 00:57:43,598 --> 00:57:46,809 This perfume pouch is for your sister. 651 00:57:48,069 --> 00:57:50,778 Please tell her that it is a memento of the palace she visited. 652 00:57:53,448 --> 00:57:58,019 I still vividly remember how happy she was that day. 653 00:58:02,319 --> 00:58:05,388 I do not owe you anything now. 654 00:58:35,780 --> 00:58:37,651 It will become chilly after the sun goes down. 655 00:58:38,620 --> 00:58:40,160 Let us go inside. 656 00:58:40,361 --> 00:58:42,291 Just wait a little. 657 00:58:43,430 --> 00:58:45,231 I have something to say. 658 00:58:45,631 --> 00:58:47,200 You can do it at your palace. 659 00:58:47,731 --> 00:58:52,171 There are too many people who can hear us. 660 00:59:04,081 --> 00:59:06,651 Throw it further. 661 00:59:15,561 --> 00:59:16,660 It is good now. 662 00:59:21,501 --> 00:59:23,030 San. 663 00:59:23,970 --> 00:59:28,441 I am very old now. 664 00:59:29,341 --> 00:59:33,240 Things are not the same anymore. 665 00:59:35,140 --> 00:59:38,881 I made a promise to someone in the past. 666 00:59:40,881 --> 00:59:42,180 Before I die, 667 00:59:43,390 --> 00:59:46,020 I have to tell you. 668 00:59:46,021 --> 00:59:49,591 Then I will choose not to hear it forever. 669 00:59:49,990 --> 00:59:54,061 I just want you to stay healthy. 670 00:59:56,370 --> 01:00:00,771 You can now lie as well. 671 01:00:01,271 --> 01:00:02,700 I did not lie. 672 01:00:03,240 --> 01:00:04,470 I see. 673 01:00:05,140 --> 01:00:07,881 Let me talk about something else today. 674 01:00:10,780 --> 01:00:13,751 The one who will take the throne... 675 01:00:15,280 --> 01:00:20,620 needs at least one person he can open his heart to. 676 01:00:20,961 --> 01:00:24,029 Is that why you sent Hong Duk Ro to me? 677 01:00:24,030 --> 01:00:25,260 No. 678 01:00:26,047 --> 01:00:27,147 He is... 679 01:00:28,477 --> 01:00:31,187 to be your retainer. 680 01:00:32,600 --> 01:00:33,710 A retainer... 681 01:00:35,216 --> 01:00:37,986 may go against his king... 682 01:00:38,556 --> 01:00:41,357 for his belief or political party. 683 01:00:41,997 --> 01:00:45,797 So it has to be a woman, 684 01:00:47,067 --> 01:00:48,766 not a retainer. 685 01:00:50,607 --> 01:00:54,207 A woman who will keep your side at all times. 686 01:00:56,806 --> 01:00:59,306 A king is also just a man. 687 01:01:01,676 --> 01:01:03,616 He needs to cherish and love... 688 01:01:04,417 --> 01:01:08,886 at least one person sincerely in life. 689 01:01:09,926 --> 01:01:11,357 Otherwise, 690 01:01:12,786 --> 01:01:14,897 he won't be able to hold out. 691 01:01:16,997 --> 01:01:19,866 Later when you take the throne, 692 01:01:20,667 --> 01:01:22,667 find yourself a decent woman. 693 01:01:24,236 --> 01:01:28,437 Like how I found Royal Noble Consort Yeong, 694 01:01:30,647 --> 01:01:33,147 find someone nice. 695 01:01:38,716 --> 01:01:43,156 Your Highness, it's almost time for the evening lecture. 696 01:01:47,027 --> 01:01:49,766 Go on ahead. 697 01:01:50,826 --> 01:01:52,466 Yes, Your Majesty. 698 01:02:16,926 --> 01:02:18,857 What is affection to a king? 699 01:02:20,326 --> 01:02:23,326 Killing the son of the woman he adored the most... 700 01:02:24,326 --> 01:02:28,096 and making her live... 701 01:02:28,736 --> 01:02:30,937 like a living corpse? 702 01:02:33,806 --> 01:02:37,507 Grandpa, I'm not like you. 703 01:02:38,647 --> 01:02:41,477 I will make sure to protect the woman I love. 704 01:02:41,946 --> 01:02:44,417 I will never let my love... 705 01:02:45,486 --> 01:02:47,056 end up like yours. 706 01:02:52,727 --> 01:02:56,997 It doesn't matter even if you don't like me yet. 707 01:02:58,326 --> 01:02:59,797 You're a court maid. 708 01:03:00,696 --> 01:03:04,466 And we will always be together anyway. 709 01:04:25,786 --> 01:04:27,486 Did you come for me? 710 01:04:30,386 --> 01:04:33,926 Your Highness, what are you doing here? 711 01:04:39,469 --> 01:04:41,735 Your eunuch and court maids are looking for you... 712 01:04:41,736 --> 01:04:43,837 I asked you a question. 713 01:04:44,966 --> 01:04:48,507 No, I'm just here on an errand. 714 01:04:49,437 --> 01:04:52,176 I didn't know you were here. 715 01:04:58,587 --> 01:05:01,156 What's keeping you lost in thought? 716 01:05:03,457 --> 01:05:05,156 I'm thinking about you. 717 01:05:24,607 --> 01:05:26,616 I thought I knew you. 718 01:05:29,016 --> 01:05:30,087 However, 719 01:05:30,986 --> 01:05:33,216 for the first time, I came to wonder... 720 01:05:33,817 --> 01:05:35,087 that I might... 721 01:05:36,216 --> 01:05:39,087 know nothing about you. 722 01:05:41,156 --> 01:05:42,156 Tell me. 723 01:05:44,167 --> 01:05:45,466 Are you my person? 724 01:05:46,027 --> 01:05:47,297 Of course. 725 01:05:48,096 --> 01:05:51,035 I swore to myself that I'd dedicate my life to protect you. 726 01:05:51,036 --> 01:05:53,676 Then does your everything belong to me? 727 01:05:55,477 --> 01:05:56,647 Your thoughts, 728 01:05:57,477 --> 01:05:58,707 your intentions, 729 01:05:59,917 --> 01:06:02,716 even your feelings. Are they all mine? 730 01:06:05,547 --> 01:06:06,587 Answer me. 731 01:06:08,317 --> 01:06:09,386 No. 732 01:06:10,326 --> 01:06:13,325 A court maid has her own intentions and feelings. 733 01:06:13,326 --> 01:06:15,557 Those who aren't maids may not want to know, 734 01:06:17,326 --> 01:06:21,196 but I dare to tell you that you don't own my everything... 735 01:06:22,297 --> 01:06:23,566 although I am your person. 736 01:06:28,906 --> 01:06:30,347 This is not even funny. 737 01:07:29,667 --> 01:07:32,236 (The Red Sleeve) 738 01:07:32,566 --> 01:07:34,935 Do not ever trust the King. 739 01:07:34,936 --> 01:07:37,475 We only have ourselves to trust. 740 01:07:37,476 --> 01:07:41,115 The royal physicians have been giving poison to His Majesty. 741 01:07:41,116 --> 01:07:43,816 That's how he became ill. 742 01:07:43,847 --> 01:07:45,646 What is going on? 743 01:07:45,747 --> 01:07:47,256 This book is "Moral Education for Women." 744 01:07:47,257 --> 01:07:49,185 It belonged to the late Royal Noble Consort Yeong. 745 01:07:49,186 --> 01:07:51,886 His Majesty granted me that book. 746 01:07:51,887 --> 01:07:53,326 He is my witness. 747 01:07:53,497 --> 01:07:57,526 What happens if His Majesty doesn't remember it? 748 01:07:57,696 --> 01:08:01,366 Anyone who stole a royal item is subject to execution.