1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,000 Subtitles by DramaFever 2 00:00:06,400 --> 00:00:07,840 Episode 35 3 00:00:18,150 --> 00:00:22,900 Why did she want to see me? 4 00:00:23,910 --> 00:00:25,060 Why? 5 00:00:28,690 --> 00:00:31,500 Sire, Her Highness is entering. 6 00:01:03,170 --> 00:01:06,950 Now it's my time, sire. 7 00:01:10,600 --> 00:01:14,180 Isn't that right? 8 00:01:16,780 --> 00:01:21,020 So I came here to tell you something. 9 00:01:22,410 --> 00:01:24,540 It's your time? 10 00:01:24,540 --> 00:01:28,210 Fine, it's your turn now? 11 00:01:28,210 --> 00:01:32,950 Are you going to threaten me now? 12 00:01:32,950 --> 00:01:36,250 Please keep in mind what I tell you, sire. 13 00:01:36,250 --> 00:01:39,840 The positions of Your Majesty and Her Highness have flipped. 14 00:01:39,840 --> 00:01:45,000 Now she can even shake up the throne! 15 00:01:56,460 --> 00:02:00,710 Move aside! Can't you hear me? I said move aside! 16 00:02:00,710 --> 00:02:03,150 Lower your voice. 17 00:02:03,150 --> 00:02:05,140 You still can't figure out when to raise your voice 18 00:02:05,140 --> 00:02:07,120 and when to hide your breathing? 19 00:02:07,120 --> 00:02:11,920 Aren't you the one who can't distinguish what's going on here? 20 00:02:12,980 --> 00:02:15,290 We have to get rid of the princess right now! 21 00:02:15,290 --> 00:02:18,540 Do you want to sit back and watch her humiliate His Majesty? 22 00:02:18,540 --> 00:02:21,580 If it's time to be humiliated... 23 00:02:21,580 --> 00:02:23,550 then he should be. 24 00:02:25,030 --> 00:02:27,630 This is what you call, 'paying the price.' 25 00:02:27,630 --> 00:02:30,420 Paying the price for the stupidity of you and the King. 26 00:02:30,420 --> 00:02:32,070 Sir! 27 00:02:32,070 --> 00:02:34,730 From this incident 28 00:02:34,730 --> 00:02:39,490 Princess gained Hong Young, Lee Won Ik, and even Choi Myung Gil. 29 00:02:40,690 --> 00:02:43,790 Besides, she has the people's trust in her grasp. 30 00:02:45,650 --> 00:02:48,970 How far do you think her power will reach when the day breaks? 31 00:02:50,540 --> 00:02:54,210 Princess' power? That means... 32 00:02:54,210 --> 00:02:58,300 So you should understand now, and stop getting on my nerves. 33 00:02:58,300 --> 00:03:02,350 What the princess will do... 34 00:03:03,170 --> 00:03:07,290 Thinking about that alone is enough of a headache tonight. 35 00:03:16,030 --> 00:03:17,810 A private meeting? 36 00:03:20,640 --> 00:03:24,390 Her Highness is meeting with the king now? 37 00:03:24,390 --> 00:03:27,420 What is she trying to say? 38 00:03:41,870 --> 00:03:47,490 Aunt, can't you tell how happy I am right now? 39 00:03:47,490 --> 00:03:49,700 Wouldn't that be the case? 40 00:03:49,700 --> 00:03:55,090 You've been cleared from such a terrible false charge. 41 00:03:57,180 --> 00:03:59,260 I knew this would happen... 42 00:03:59,260 --> 00:04:01,770 but now that it's been found that all of it was fabricated 43 00:04:01,770 --> 00:04:04,460 I can't tell you how happy I am! 44 00:04:06,880 --> 00:04:09,080 Police Chief Lee Gwal... 45 00:04:10,210 --> 00:04:13,820 How could he do such a useless thing like this? 46 00:04:13,820 --> 00:04:17,130 Yes, I'm sure you are. 47 00:04:17,130 --> 00:04:20,940 I thought you'd blame everything on Police Chief Lee Gwal 48 00:04:20,940 --> 00:04:24,240 and cover up the case. 49 00:04:24,240 --> 00:04:26,800 'Blame everything'? 50 00:04:26,800 --> 00:04:29,220 Not at all, Aunt! 51 00:04:29,220 --> 00:04:32,000 This is... I just... 52 00:04:32,000 --> 00:04:37,200 'I didn't know about it, but I feel bad.' 53 00:04:37,200 --> 00:04:40,000 That must be coming next. 54 00:04:42,380 --> 00:04:44,610 - Aunt. - But... 55 00:04:44,610 --> 00:04:48,550 You won't be able to pass it along like that, sire. 56 00:04:49,820 --> 00:04:54,640 It's also because I'm determined not to back down. 57 00:04:57,090 --> 00:04:59,010 That's right, sire. 58 00:04:59,010 --> 00:05:03,930 I'll catch the tail of Lee Gwal and shake up its body. 59 00:05:03,930 --> 00:05:06,490 The ones behind this case... 60 00:05:08,010 --> 00:05:12,890 Give me Kim Ja Jeom, Maid Jo, and all the other wrongful officials. 61 00:05:12,890 --> 00:05:14,500 What did you say? 62 00:05:15,630 --> 00:05:17,750 Who do you want? 63 00:05:20,560 --> 00:05:22,670 Excuse me, now... 64 00:05:22,670 --> 00:05:25,200 'I planned to become a good king.' 65 00:05:25,200 --> 00:05:27,990 'That's what I wanted to be.' 66 00:05:30,060 --> 00:05:34,370 Do you remember? Those words that you said to me? 67 00:05:50,340 --> 00:05:55,220 I... wanted to get along with you. 68 00:05:56,700 --> 00:05:58,190 I mean it. 69 00:05:58,190 --> 00:06:01,530 Yes, that's what you said. 70 00:06:01,530 --> 00:06:05,390 But you blocked my path in every possible way. 71 00:06:06,550 --> 00:06:09,120 I planned to be a good king. 72 00:06:10,180 --> 00:06:14,530 But you... interrupted me. 73 00:06:14,530 --> 00:06:18,850 You planned to be a good king? 74 00:06:18,850 --> 00:06:21,930 And if you were truthful, sire... 75 00:06:21,930 --> 00:06:23,540 Do you understand? 76 00:06:23,540 --> 00:06:26,180 This is not a crisis. 77 00:06:26,180 --> 00:06:28,280 This is an opportunity that you will never get again. 78 00:06:28,280 --> 00:06:32,170 So please, don't waste it. 79 00:06:41,510 --> 00:06:43,320 Sir. 80 00:06:45,280 --> 00:06:47,470 Order all of the maids to leave. Now! 81 00:07:00,740 --> 00:07:02,320 Sire! 82 00:07:03,770 --> 00:07:05,720 Did you say it's an opportunity? 83 00:07:07,490 --> 00:07:12,410 This is... an opportunity for me? 84 00:07:15,190 --> 00:07:17,580 I thought about many things. 85 00:07:17,580 --> 00:07:22,420 No, I should say that I was deeply angry. 86 00:07:24,280 --> 00:07:27,370 Also... you're right, sire. 87 00:07:27,370 --> 00:07:34,130 I never meant to follow you, not even once, in my heart. 88 00:07:40,120 --> 00:07:42,670 You've never followed me? 89 00:07:45,370 --> 00:07:51,010 Are you saying that you don't acknowledge me as the king? 90 00:07:52,270 --> 00:07:56,660 I thought that the weight of the throne would be too much for you to handle. 91 00:07:58,300 --> 00:08:02,100 That seat is not for enjoying power. 92 00:08:02,100 --> 00:08:08,990 The throne is where the king has to lose the most. 93 00:08:10,170 --> 00:08:15,050 I've seen and known about it by watching from the side for a long time. 94 00:08:19,740 --> 00:08:21,970 Gwanghae, again? 95 00:08:23,410 --> 00:08:26,670 Comparing the dethroned one and me after all... 96 00:08:26,670 --> 00:08:31,160 Are you telling me that I'm a cruel, incapable king? 97 00:08:31,160 --> 00:08:36,600 No. I'm telling you not to make the same mistake again. 98 00:08:38,750 --> 00:08:44,120 Please don't avoid the tough choices. 99 00:08:44,120 --> 00:08:49,500 And don't walk the same path as the one you call 'the dethroned one.' 100 00:08:52,120 --> 00:08:56,530 Of course, I still can't trust you. 101 00:08:57,470 --> 00:09:00,630 Although you showed me a small piece of truth 102 00:09:00,630 --> 00:09:03,240 it's only a heart that is unseen. 103 00:09:03,240 --> 00:09:07,410 Your goals have always been elsewhere. 104 00:09:08,790 --> 00:09:12,900 So, sire, please make a different choice this time 105 00:09:12,900 --> 00:09:17,020 and prove your words are truthful. 106 00:09:18,330 --> 00:09:20,570 Please get rid of Kim Ja Jeom and Maid Jo 107 00:09:20,570 --> 00:09:22,810 who are blinding your eyes and ears. 108 00:09:22,810 --> 00:09:31,420 Please show your determination to me and the remaining officials. 109 00:09:38,610 --> 00:09:41,030 Sir, where have you been? 110 00:09:47,030 --> 00:09:49,090 What the heck do you do? 111 00:09:50,560 --> 00:09:53,850 With the ruckus that happened, you haven't been seen at all! 112 00:09:55,200 --> 00:09:56,630 What about Father? 113 00:09:59,280 --> 00:10:01,370 He is with Royal Secretary. 114 00:10:03,170 --> 00:10:05,150 Unfortunately, Princess seized victory. 115 00:10:05,150 --> 00:10:07,700 Shouldn't we find a solution somehow? 116 00:10:19,220 --> 00:10:20,610 Your Highness. 117 00:10:23,260 --> 00:10:28,180 Maybe I shouldn't say this as a servant for His Majesty... 118 00:10:30,060 --> 00:10:31,740 but I'm glad you said what you did. 119 00:10:33,130 --> 00:10:34,570 Thank you. 120 00:10:34,570 --> 00:10:36,860 Head Servant. 121 00:10:36,860 --> 00:10:41,650 What His Majesty needs right now is probably this painful truth. 122 00:10:41,650 --> 00:10:45,750 And you did it for him, ma'am. 123 00:11:00,110 --> 00:11:06,900 So where will this deep, dark night flow now, Brother? 124 00:11:15,310 --> 00:11:20,530 Whoever it is, he will make a choice again now. 125 00:11:21,530 --> 00:11:24,010 It will be covered up quietly. 126 00:11:24,010 --> 00:11:26,260 It's nothing to worry about. 127 00:11:28,110 --> 00:11:34,430 Well... Although it's always been that way... 128 00:11:37,890 --> 00:11:42,880 Someone will definitely say the same words as yesterday. 129 00:11:49,520 --> 00:11:53,500 My lady, as he said, you should keep a low profile... 130 00:11:57,450 --> 00:12:01,600 How dare you! Shut that mouth of yours! 131 00:12:01,600 --> 00:12:06,210 I will never let the princess live! I swear to Heaven! 132 00:12:06,210 --> 00:12:09,300 I will tear that wench apart! 133 00:12:10,420 --> 00:12:15,640 And someone else will fall deeper into the pit. 134 00:12:15,640 --> 00:12:18,460 What should we do? 135 00:12:18,460 --> 00:12:20,930 Shouldn't we be careful though? 136 00:12:22,530 --> 00:12:25,160 What should we do, sir? 137 00:12:25,160 --> 00:12:27,570 Let's watch the situation. 138 00:12:27,570 --> 00:12:32,920 We didn't do this, so we don't have to take responsibility for it or step up. 139 00:12:32,920 --> 00:12:35,380 That's true... 140 00:12:38,960 --> 00:12:45,880 As always, the cowardly ones will avoid even making a choice. 141 00:12:45,880 --> 00:12:48,760 Then let's go to the palace and meet there tomorrow. 142 00:12:48,760 --> 00:12:53,050 I'll try to convince the Westerners who didn't participate in the revolt. 143 00:12:53,050 --> 00:12:57,530 Jicheon, now that you're helping us, I feel like I've gained a thousand soldiers. 144 00:13:03,380 --> 00:13:08,160 But there are people who haven't stopped yet. 145 00:13:12,280 --> 00:13:15,980 Eun Seol. Eun Seol, are you coming back now? 146 00:13:15,980 --> 00:13:17,660 Mom... 147 00:13:17,660 --> 00:13:21,370 Eun Seol! Eun Seol, can you see me? Can you recognize me? 148 00:13:21,370 --> 00:13:24,750 Oh my... Eun Seol! Eun Seol! 149 00:13:24,750 --> 00:13:27,430 Open your eyes! Open your eyes wide! 150 00:13:27,430 --> 00:13:30,450 - Open your eyes wide! - What? She woke up? 151 00:13:33,050 --> 00:13:34,270 Eun Seol! 152 00:13:34,270 --> 00:13:38,280 There are people who will gladly walk this narrow path together. 153 00:13:38,280 --> 00:13:40,520 Is it true? 154 00:13:40,520 --> 00:13:42,570 Eun Seol did? 155 00:13:42,570 --> 00:13:48,250 Yes. So you don't need to worry anymore, ma'am. 156 00:13:58,140 --> 00:13:59,410 Ma'am... 157 00:14:06,180 --> 00:14:12,200 So I won't let go of these warm hands that I'm holding. 158 00:14:16,080 --> 00:14:19,600 'Grab this opportunity'? 159 00:14:22,410 --> 00:14:26,730 This is... an opportunity? 160 00:14:27,850 --> 00:14:31,750 Where this deep darkness may be headed... 161 00:14:35,140 --> 00:14:39,360 Even if this night becomes more severe... 162 00:14:41,450 --> 00:14:42,940 Brother... 163 00:14:44,100 --> 00:14:50,600 I will believe in the morning that will definitely come. 164 00:15:07,140 --> 00:15:09,540 Young Master, what brings you here? 165 00:15:10,440 --> 00:15:12,780 What about Father? Is he inside? 166 00:15:14,150 --> 00:15:17,150 I was on my way to the palace anyway. 167 00:15:17,150 --> 00:15:19,080 What brings you home? 168 00:15:19,080 --> 00:15:21,450 I could see you at the armory. 169 00:15:21,450 --> 00:15:25,250 It's difficult to tell you at the armory. 170 00:15:25,250 --> 00:15:26,250 Really? 171 00:15:26,250 --> 00:15:28,910 What can it possibly be? 172 00:15:34,470 --> 00:15:38,260 Then I'll put my faith in you, Queen. 173 00:15:38,260 --> 00:15:41,330 That you would help me in times like this... 174 00:15:41,330 --> 00:15:43,170 I don't know how to thank you. 175 00:15:43,170 --> 00:15:46,210 'Thank you' is too much of a compliment. 176 00:15:46,220 --> 00:15:48,630 Although I'm bound in the internal court 177 00:15:48,630 --> 00:15:52,910 how would I not know about the unstable mood in the government and the court? 178 00:15:52,910 --> 00:15:54,600 Queen... 179 00:15:54,600 --> 00:15:58,700 I believe this will also help His Majesty. 180 00:15:59,860 --> 00:16:02,320 I do hope that it does. 181 00:16:05,060 --> 00:16:08,420 Your Majesty, I brought Maid Jo. 182 00:16:13,770 --> 00:16:15,910 I told them to bring her here. 183 00:16:16,880 --> 00:16:19,990 Her crime should be revealed under the law. 184 00:16:19,990 --> 00:16:23,320 But she should apologize to you first. 185 00:16:24,410 --> 00:16:26,170 Let her in! 186 00:16:33,210 --> 00:16:34,910 Have you turned to stone? 187 00:16:34,910 --> 00:16:37,890 Can't you hear Her Majesty telling you to come in? 188 00:16:51,270 --> 00:16:54,910 Kneel in front of Queen Dowager, Maid Jo! 189 00:16:56,350 --> 00:16:57,800 Don't just stand there. 190 00:16:59,180 --> 00:17:00,950 If you want to live... 191 00:17:00,950 --> 00:17:03,990 you should beg for her kindness right now! 192 00:17:24,930 --> 00:17:26,240 Please... 193 00:17:27,670 --> 00:17:32,090 Forgive me... please, ma'am. 194 00:17:32,090 --> 00:17:34,240 I can't hear you. 195 00:17:34,240 --> 00:17:37,800 Please... forgive... 196 00:17:37,800 --> 00:17:39,850 I said I can't hear you, Maid Jo! 197 00:17:39,850 --> 00:17:44,160 Will you get flogged again in front of all the maids? 198 00:17:45,830 --> 00:17:49,170 Please... forgive me... 199 00:17:51,100 --> 00:17:54,280 Please forgive me, ma'am. 200 00:17:54,280 --> 00:17:58,120 I was... rude. 201 00:17:58,120 --> 00:18:01,860 Yes, I didn't know my place... 202 00:18:03,130 --> 00:18:06,740 and I dared to commit a crime that cannot be washed away, ma'am! 203 00:18:23,070 --> 00:18:25,960 Please forgive me, ma'am! 204 00:18:40,280 --> 00:18:43,410 Did you see those crocodile tears? 205 00:18:43,410 --> 00:18:45,690 She cried her eyes out and asked for forgiveness. 206 00:18:45,690 --> 00:18:49,440 But she was crying out of her anger. 207 00:18:51,570 --> 00:18:55,540 How fortunate that we were able to stop her cunning tricks. 208 00:18:55,540 --> 00:19:00,280 But she would never apologize for her wrongdoing. 209 00:19:01,190 --> 00:19:05,370 Every tear she has shed is a marker for her level of resentment. 210 00:19:05,370 --> 00:19:09,410 Ma'am, we should move forward with the decision you made. 211 00:19:09,410 --> 00:19:13,320 It will definitely help Her Highness, too. 212 00:19:13,320 --> 00:19:14,840 Yes. 213 00:19:16,740 --> 00:19:21,700 You should leave the palace and bring Lord Hong Young right now. 214 00:19:21,700 --> 00:19:23,250 Ma'am. 215 00:19:25,580 --> 00:19:29,520 Councilor Hong from the special armory is in the residence now. 216 00:19:29,520 --> 00:19:34,160 What? Did you just say, 'Councilor Hong'? 217 00:19:35,160 --> 00:19:36,540 Ma'am! 218 00:19:44,120 --> 00:19:48,040 So they're the officials who can help us. 219 00:19:48,040 --> 00:19:53,620 We should convince Lord Chungeum Kim Sang Heon first. 220 00:19:53,620 --> 00:19:56,690 Politics is about power first. 221 00:19:56,690 --> 00:19:59,830 He will be able to gather the majority opinion. 222 00:19:59,830 --> 00:20:02,340 But would it work if you met him? 223 00:20:03,370 --> 00:20:06,020 You don't get along with him, do you? 224 00:20:08,990 --> 00:20:12,750 Right, I am a famous coward... 225 00:20:12,750 --> 00:20:15,280 but Lord Chungeum has a big heart. 226 00:20:15,280 --> 00:20:20,310 So I plan to emphasize you and Her Highness to him. 227 00:20:26,000 --> 00:20:29,070 - Did something happen to you? - Pardon? 228 00:20:29,070 --> 00:20:31,460 You look like you're lost. 229 00:20:31,460 --> 00:20:33,590 Since earlier. 230 00:20:35,000 --> 00:20:37,160 No, it's just... 231 00:20:46,310 --> 00:20:48,140 I'm a bit surprised. 232 00:20:48,140 --> 00:20:51,080 For you to come to the palace and look for me. 233 00:20:51,080 --> 00:20:55,170 Forgive me, ma'am. I was rude for coming without sending a message first. 234 00:20:55,170 --> 00:20:57,920 No, I didn't mean it that way. 235 00:20:59,470 --> 00:21:03,010 So, what is it that you want to tell me in private? 236 00:21:04,150 --> 00:21:06,760 If you came to me, it must be... 237 00:21:06,760 --> 00:21:09,140 Isn't it about Princess? 238 00:21:11,720 --> 00:21:19,120 Yes, ma'am. I came to get permission from you regarding her. 239 00:21:19,120 --> 00:21:21,240 My permission? 240 00:21:21,240 --> 00:21:26,560 Please allow me to protect Her Highness at her side, ma'am. 241 00:21:29,400 --> 00:21:32,210 I know this is against the custom. 242 00:21:32,210 --> 00:21:35,820 And also that I am not qualified to ask. 243 00:21:35,820 --> 00:21:37,330 Councilor Hong! 244 00:21:37,330 --> 00:21:43,540 Despite that, I don't think I should leave her in this unstable palace. 245 00:21:43,540 --> 00:21:50,400 So, ma'am... Would you give me a chance, although I'm not good enough? 246 00:21:50,400 --> 00:21:54,500 You're asking for my permission to marry her? 247 00:21:55,900 --> 00:21:59,410 For you to marry my Princess? 248 00:22:07,150 --> 00:22:09,770 Ma'am, forgive me. 249 00:22:09,770 --> 00:22:12,360 I also understand this is out of line... 250 00:22:12,360 --> 00:22:14,570 No. No, Councilor Hong. 251 00:22:14,570 --> 00:22:19,040 You don't know why I'm smiling right now, do you? 252 00:22:19,040 --> 00:22:20,310 Pardon? 253 00:22:22,370 --> 00:22:26,660 Ma'am, forgive me, but what do you mean by it? 254 00:22:26,660 --> 00:22:32,920 I'm the one who wants to make this wedding happen more than anyone else. 255 00:22:33,930 --> 00:22:41,220 I was going to ask your father for the marriage between you and Princess. 256 00:22:41,220 --> 00:22:42,740 Ma'am! 257 00:23:15,640 --> 00:23:18,670 [Kim Sang Heon] 258 00:23:33,750 --> 00:23:34,900 Sir. 259 00:23:45,930 --> 00:23:50,180 An uncomfortable man made a visit during a family ceremony. 260 00:23:50,180 --> 00:23:52,550 Forgive me, Lord Chungeum. 261 00:23:55,700 --> 00:23:57,760 It's true that you are an uncomfortable visitor. 262 00:23:57,760 --> 00:24:01,750 I didn't want to face you. 263 00:24:01,750 --> 00:24:05,790 I also thought that it wouldn't be helpful for me to step in. 264 00:24:05,790 --> 00:24:08,960 I just thought that I shouldn't become a roadblock. 265 00:24:08,960 --> 00:24:11,340 That's why I asked you to see me. 266 00:24:15,960 --> 00:24:18,140 I know you're not happy with me. 267 00:24:18,140 --> 00:24:21,050 I bend this way and that way in every occasion. 268 00:24:21,050 --> 00:24:25,360 How would you deal with me, when you're as straight as bamboo? 269 00:24:25,360 --> 00:24:28,570 But you want me to help you? 270 00:24:28,570 --> 00:24:34,770 If you find me unpleasant, it would be right for me to step down. 271 00:24:37,830 --> 00:24:40,930 The Clear Westerners, under your lead 272 00:24:40,930 --> 00:24:45,510 will become the biggest support for Prime Minister and Her Highness. 273 00:24:49,430 --> 00:24:53,070 You should return to the government now. 274 00:24:53,070 --> 00:24:55,940 If I am the problem in your decision... 275 00:24:58,430 --> 00:25:01,890 Sir, you can push me out. 276 00:25:01,890 --> 00:25:07,880 Don't push away the big purpose of protecting this country and the court. 277 00:25:16,850 --> 00:25:20,180 Did you say Chungeum Kim Sang Heon? 278 00:25:20,180 --> 00:25:24,220 Yes. If Jicheon can convince him... 279 00:25:24,220 --> 00:25:29,260 The Clear Westerners of the Western Faction will pull together. 280 00:25:29,260 --> 00:25:34,430 If it happens, your words will also have more weight in the government. 281 00:25:34,430 --> 00:25:37,700 If he would trust me and follow me 282 00:25:37,700 --> 00:25:42,890 he will be a big support to block off His Majesty's own decisions 283 00:25:42,890 --> 00:25:45,180 and Royal Secretary's cruelty. 284 00:25:46,670 --> 00:25:48,060 Ma'am! 285 00:25:51,660 --> 00:25:54,330 Ma'am, Queen Majesty is here. 286 00:25:54,330 --> 00:25:55,490 What? 287 00:26:02,870 --> 00:26:04,290 Queen Majesty. 288 00:26:05,510 --> 00:26:06,660 Ma'am. 289 00:26:06,660 --> 00:26:10,770 Goodness, did I interrupt your conversation? 290 00:26:10,770 --> 00:26:12,750 No, not at all. 291 00:26:12,750 --> 00:26:16,220 Of course not, ma'am. 292 00:26:16,220 --> 00:26:20,580 Then may I borrow her for a short while, sir? 293 00:26:22,650 --> 00:26:26,190 I need to talk to her in private about a very important subject. 294 00:26:53,460 --> 00:26:54,600 What about His Majesty? 295 00:26:54,600 --> 00:26:58,030 Royal Secretary, he didn't want anyone today... 296 00:27:03,620 --> 00:27:05,690 I have an urgent matter to report to you. 297 00:27:05,690 --> 00:27:08,010 What do you think you are doing? 298 00:27:08,010 --> 00:27:10,920 I made it clear that I'd take a break from state affairs today... 299 00:27:10,920 --> 00:27:13,650 Forgive me, but I don't believe it's time for that. 300 00:27:15,990 --> 00:27:20,940 What? Are you trying to teach me now? 301 00:27:25,920 --> 00:27:28,950 Princess' move is suspicious. 302 00:27:28,950 --> 00:27:32,150 It's not time to sit back and watch. 303 00:27:57,910 --> 00:28:04,460 Ma'am... Forgive me, but what does it mean? 304 00:28:04,460 --> 00:28:06,520 What could it mean, Princess? 305 00:28:06,520 --> 00:28:11,430 Did you plan on not getting married at all? 306 00:28:13,190 --> 00:28:15,210 From what I heard... 307 00:28:15,210 --> 00:28:19,460 his family has also asked for permission to marry today. 308 00:28:21,310 --> 00:28:22,960 And to find him to be 309 00:28:22,960 --> 00:28:26,330 the eldest son of Lord Hong Young, a respectable family in the city! 310 00:28:27,800 --> 00:28:30,890 I can't hide how happy I am, Princess. 311 00:28:53,100 --> 00:28:57,890 Wedding? Councilor Hong and I? 312 00:29:11,420 --> 00:29:15,520 Look! Look, look! 313 00:29:15,520 --> 00:29:17,960 Look! Come here! 314 00:29:18,800 --> 00:29:20,750 Finally, it happened! 315 00:29:20,750 --> 00:29:23,010 The thing that we were waiting for! 316 00:29:23,010 --> 00:29:24,770 What? What is it? 317 00:29:24,770 --> 00:29:25,770 What is it now? 318 00:29:25,770 --> 00:29:28,770 How is it that something new happens every time we wake up? 319 00:29:28,770 --> 00:29:30,910 Don't be shocked. 320 00:29:30,910 --> 00:29:35,040 - Her Highness... - Her Highness? 321 00:29:35,040 --> 00:29:37,450 What happened to her now? 322 00:29:37,450 --> 00:29:40,330 - Yes, she will... - She will... 323 00:29:44,580 --> 00:29:47,740 She will get married! 324 00:29:47,740 --> 00:29:49,870 With whom? 325 00:29:49,870 --> 00:29:51,760 With Councilor Hong! 326 00:29:51,760 --> 00:29:56,240 Our Councilor Hong and Her Highness will get married! 327 00:29:56,240 --> 00:29:57,680 Councilor Hong! 328 00:29:57,680 --> 00:30:00,580 What a happy occasion! 329 00:30:00,580 --> 00:30:03,470 My my my... 330 00:30:03,470 --> 00:30:07,610 My goodness, Eun Seol! Eun Seol, wake up soon! 331 00:30:07,610 --> 00:30:11,210 - Really? Really? - Tell us the details on what happened! 332 00:30:11,210 --> 00:30:13,270 This is not a lie, is it? 333 00:30:13,270 --> 00:30:16,950 - This is for real? - That's what I said! 334 00:30:20,010 --> 00:30:21,960 When? When? 335 00:30:21,960 --> 00:30:24,890 So that's what happened. 336 00:30:24,890 --> 00:30:28,060 Is that why you were so nervous since this morning? 337 00:30:28,060 --> 00:30:31,360 I didn't know what to say, so I couldn't mention it. 338 00:30:31,360 --> 00:30:33,550 I didn't know how it would turn out. 339 00:30:33,550 --> 00:30:36,540 Anyway, congratulations. 340 00:30:36,540 --> 00:30:40,580 I'm embarrassed that it looks like I make political calculations every time. 341 00:30:40,580 --> 00:30:44,050 But this marriage will add a lot of support for Her Highness. 342 00:30:44,050 --> 00:30:47,430 If it could be helpful, even a little bit, how nice would it be? 343 00:30:52,380 --> 00:30:54,680 - Joo Won. - Father. 344 00:30:56,520 --> 00:30:58,380 Prime Minister, Lord Jicheon, you were here too. 345 00:30:59,700 --> 00:31:02,300 The new groom has arrived! 346 00:31:02,300 --> 00:31:06,090 You look so much better just overnight! 347 00:31:06,090 --> 00:31:07,320 Pardon? 348 00:31:08,540 --> 00:31:12,200 What a prankster you are! Don't make fun of him too much. 349 00:31:12,200 --> 00:31:14,900 His face is turning all red. 350 00:31:17,230 --> 00:31:18,840 He really is! 351 00:31:18,840 --> 00:31:21,230 Turning so bright, then so red... 352 00:31:21,230 --> 00:31:25,500 - What's your trick? - Jicheon! 353 00:31:38,930 --> 00:31:40,970 The rumor must be true! 354 00:31:40,970 --> 00:31:43,720 That the princess' husband has been selected! 355 00:31:43,720 --> 00:31:47,110 Yes, I guess she's really getting married. 356 00:31:47,110 --> 00:31:49,640 Marriage is an extension of politics 357 00:31:49,640 --> 00:31:52,050 so it means that she'll grow her power, after all. 358 00:31:53,080 --> 00:31:55,670 That Hong Joo Won or whatever... 359 00:31:55,670 --> 00:31:58,190 For him to gain such a beauty like the princess... 360 00:31:58,190 --> 00:32:03,460 To be honest, if she calmed down, I would have taken a run at it myself. 361 00:32:03,460 --> 00:32:05,490 - What? - Even in this situation... 362 00:32:05,490 --> 00:32:07,730 How can you joke about such a thing? 363 00:32:07,730 --> 00:32:11,130 When we don't know how this will shake up the government and the royal court? 364 00:32:11,130 --> 00:32:14,670 A joke? I'm Kim Gyung Jing! 365 00:32:14,670 --> 00:32:16,920 For our side in politics 366 00:32:16,920 --> 00:32:20,450 I was going to hang a leg on each side to be safe. 367 00:32:20,450 --> 00:32:23,950 You know? 'Kill two birds with one stone.' 368 00:32:23,950 --> 00:32:27,940 - What? Kill what? - Birds! 369 00:32:30,500 --> 00:32:33,740 What a waste! If I had met her a little sooner 370 00:32:33,740 --> 00:32:35,790 it would've been successful long ago! 371 00:32:47,970 --> 00:32:49,770 Marriage? 372 00:32:49,770 --> 00:32:52,720 Princess' marriage? 373 00:32:54,330 --> 00:32:59,850 She means to draw the battle line by partnering with Hong Young's family. 374 00:32:59,850 --> 00:33:04,720 She'll put her flag down and say, 'Now, what will you do?' 375 00:33:04,720 --> 00:33:07,280 It's a declaration, in a way. 376 00:33:07,280 --> 00:33:11,780 Other moves are suspicious, too. 377 00:33:11,780 --> 00:33:14,940 There is a rumor that Kim Sang Heon, the leader of the Clear Westerners 378 00:33:14,940 --> 00:33:19,090 will ally with Prime Minister's side soon. 379 00:33:19,090 --> 00:33:22,060 It's not something we didn't expect, Father. 380 00:33:22,060 --> 00:33:25,630 I'll find out the details. 381 00:33:25,630 --> 00:33:27,950 If it's going to happen anyway 382 00:33:27,950 --> 00:33:30,050 we need to prepare for how we'll respond. 383 00:33:33,560 --> 00:33:35,470 Do you think you can do it? 384 00:33:37,430 --> 00:33:41,580 It's an odd question. There is no reason that I can't. 385 00:33:54,250 --> 00:33:56,170 Sir. 386 00:33:56,170 --> 00:33:58,520 You don't need to make that face. 387 00:34:04,080 --> 00:34:06,730 I mean, I hope you'd pretend to ignore it at least. 388 00:34:20,300 --> 00:34:23,430 Sire, you heard it, right? 389 00:34:23,430 --> 00:34:26,150 That humiliation I experienced at the queen's residence! 390 00:34:28,010 --> 00:34:30,820 Even the Queen Majesty is on their side now. 391 00:34:30,820 --> 00:34:34,850 Princess will get married, grab the Clear Westerners in her hands 392 00:34:34,850 --> 00:34:37,160 and has even bewitched Queen Majesty now! 393 00:34:41,920 --> 00:34:45,650 Sire, if you let Princess spread her wings 394 00:34:45,650 --> 00:34:47,950 then she will bring up what happened to everyone. 395 00:34:47,950 --> 00:34:50,930 We blocked it by blaming Lee Gwal for now. 396 00:34:50,930 --> 00:34:54,740 But she'll try to dig up who's behind it, Your Majesty, in the end. 397 00:34:56,850 --> 00:34:58,150 'Who is behind it'? 398 00:34:58,150 --> 00:35:00,490 How was I behind it? 399 00:35:02,360 --> 00:35:03,400 Pardon? 400 00:35:03,400 --> 00:35:07,420 To be clear, you instigated it. 401 00:35:07,420 --> 00:35:10,630 And Royal Secretary took care of it. 402 00:35:12,280 --> 00:35:16,320 All I did was trust both of you. 403 00:35:16,320 --> 00:35:19,050 Sire... 404 00:35:21,670 --> 00:35:22,990 I'm tired. 405 00:35:24,250 --> 00:35:25,900 You should leave now. 406 00:35:27,460 --> 00:35:29,610 Did you just tell me to leave? 407 00:35:30,660 --> 00:35:32,190 To me? 408 00:35:42,870 --> 00:35:46,950 Of course... something must've happened that night. 409 00:35:48,480 --> 00:35:53,320 Otherwise, he wouldn't act this way when he's usually like a fish on a hook. 410 00:35:53,320 --> 00:35:59,720 Sir, what did the princess, that wench, say to him with that cunning tongue? 411 00:36:01,380 --> 00:36:03,610 She probably told him to push us out. 412 00:36:04,750 --> 00:36:09,410 Otherwise, would he be on guard against us in such an obvious way? 413 00:36:09,410 --> 00:36:15,300 What? Are you saying that the king could abandon us? 414 00:36:15,300 --> 00:36:18,650 He knows how to survive by instinct. 415 00:36:18,650 --> 00:36:25,500 Yes, the basic instinct becomes stronger in danger. 416 00:36:40,910 --> 00:36:44,490 Head Servant, what do you think? 417 00:36:44,490 --> 00:36:48,290 Pardon? What are you referring to, sire? 418 00:36:51,100 --> 00:36:53,270 Do you not know what I'm asking? 419 00:36:56,070 --> 00:36:59,650 About what the Princess said that night. 420 00:37:03,440 --> 00:37:06,480 Getting rid of Kim Ja Jeom and Yeo Jung... 421 00:37:08,030 --> 00:37:10,070 Would it be the right thing to do? 422 00:37:11,360 --> 00:37:14,690 To not become an enemy of the Princess, who is expanding her power more and more. 423 00:37:14,690 --> 00:37:20,130 To make her be on my side. 424 00:37:21,580 --> 00:37:23,160 Sire! 425 00:37:24,720 --> 00:37:26,740 If I do that... 426 00:37:28,420 --> 00:37:32,510 could I become a king who leaves his name behind? 427 00:37:36,590 --> 00:37:40,430 Would I become a king who is praised by my people 428 00:37:40,430 --> 00:37:46,800 and is remembered in the future? Could I become such a king? 429 00:38:40,540 --> 00:38:41,570 Ma'am. 430 00:38:54,960 --> 00:38:58,920 Is that why you were pacing outside? 431 00:38:58,920 --> 00:39:01,340 Because you were afraid to run into Councilor Hong? 432 00:39:02,850 --> 00:39:07,210 I haven't seen him since what happened... 433 00:39:07,210 --> 00:39:08,460 And? 434 00:39:09,690 --> 00:39:14,840 I came here to see Jicheon. 435 00:39:14,840 --> 00:39:19,360 But if I ran into him by any chance, he might think that I came to see him. 436 00:39:22,500 --> 00:39:25,090 What? Why are you smiling? 437 00:39:27,140 --> 00:39:30,380 Now that I'm looking at you, I realize that you're also a woman, ma'am. 438 00:39:30,380 --> 00:39:35,970 Why? Are you disappointed that the man hasn't come to see you first? 439 00:39:35,970 --> 00:39:39,690 No! I didn't mean it that way. 440 00:39:42,320 --> 00:39:46,490 I haven't heard anything from Councilor Hong... 441 00:39:50,780 --> 00:39:52,400 Please take this, ma'am. 442 00:39:53,800 --> 00:39:55,970 What more words would you need between the two of you? 443 00:39:55,970 --> 00:39:58,270 What is this? 444 00:40:10,200 --> 00:40:11,590 It's a silk braid. 445 00:40:11,590 --> 00:40:15,090 It is believed in Japan that giving this to a bride-to-be before her wedding 446 00:40:15,090 --> 00:40:16,760 will imbue the marriage with happiness. 447 00:40:20,540 --> 00:40:24,430 In fact, I brought it when I came from Japan. 448 00:40:26,470 --> 00:40:28,630 I thought you'd already be married. 449 00:40:30,020 --> 00:40:31,070 Ja Gyung! 450 00:40:38,230 --> 00:40:40,540 But you still hadn't gotten married, at your age. 451 00:40:40,540 --> 00:40:43,980 I thought, 'What do I do? Should I throw it away?' 452 00:40:43,980 --> 00:40:48,260 But I get to use it after all. 453 00:41:12,170 --> 00:41:13,540 What are you doing? 454 00:41:13,540 --> 00:41:16,090 Aren't you going to drink? 455 00:41:20,700 --> 00:41:22,820 You could almost pierce my face! 456 00:41:32,230 --> 00:41:37,530 Just in case... you're concerned about me, I wanted to see you. 457 00:41:37,530 --> 00:41:43,170 There is no need or reason to do that, so don't worry. 458 00:41:43,370 --> 00:41:44,370 In Woo! 459 00:41:46,690 --> 00:41:49,310 Has it already been over ten years ago? 460 00:41:49,310 --> 00:41:52,910 When you and I met her for the first time. 461 00:41:59,030 --> 00:42:01,230 Who are you guys? 462 00:42:03,530 --> 00:42:05,010 What about you? 463 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:08,640 Your Highness! 464 00:42:08,640 --> 00:42:10,420 It's Lady Choi! 465 00:42:12,330 --> 00:42:13,510 She's looking for me! 466 00:42:13,510 --> 00:42:15,880 But fate is pretty nasty. 467 00:42:15,880 --> 00:42:19,270 Yes, even at that instant 468 00:42:19,270 --> 00:42:23,190 the young princess looked at you from the beginning. 469 00:42:26,270 --> 00:42:28,090 And I knew. 470 00:42:28,090 --> 00:42:33,290 When I saw her again, everything had already been determined. 471 00:42:35,450 --> 00:42:36,730 Your Highness! 472 00:42:43,260 --> 00:42:47,000 Please... marry me. 473 00:42:49,450 --> 00:42:50,700 Please... 474 00:42:51,970 --> 00:42:54,190 So that I can protect my younger brother. 475 00:42:59,660 --> 00:43:04,250 Even then, I couldn't let go of her because of my lingering feelings. 476 00:43:05,730 --> 00:43:09,710 And because of it, I left scars on you and Her Highness. 477 00:43:16,250 --> 00:43:19,270 So don't look at me with those eyes, Joo Won. 478 00:43:19,270 --> 00:43:21,960 You don't need to feel bad when you look at me. 479 00:43:41,650 --> 00:43:43,250 And... 480 00:43:46,300 --> 00:43:48,810 I wish you happiness, ma'am. 481 00:43:59,050 --> 00:44:02,750 I hope that it won't be tough for you anymore. 482 00:44:02,750 --> 00:44:06,590 If you can smile brightly like that... 483 00:44:06,590 --> 00:44:11,020 I'd be able to let go of everything. 484 00:44:54,160 --> 00:44:55,250 Ma'am! 485 00:45:01,810 --> 00:45:04,070 What brings you all the way to the special armory? 486 00:45:05,290 --> 00:45:08,280 By any chance, did you come to see me? 487 00:45:08,280 --> 00:45:09,550 Pardon? 488 00:45:09,550 --> 00:45:12,550 No, not at all! 489 00:45:12,550 --> 00:45:15,230 I came to meet with Jicheon. 490 00:45:15,230 --> 00:45:16,750 Pardon? 491 00:45:16,750 --> 00:45:23,760 Think about it. I have no particular reason to come see you first. 492 00:45:23,760 --> 00:45:25,510 Unless it's about work. 493 00:45:29,570 --> 00:45:31,150 Is that so? 494 00:45:31,150 --> 00:45:34,680 Yes, that's true. 495 00:45:34,680 --> 00:45:38,610 There is no important matter, so you wouldn't have come here to see me. 496 00:45:38,610 --> 00:45:40,160 Pardon? 497 00:45:40,160 --> 00:45:43,270 Then, are you on your way back to the palace? 498 00:45:43,270 --> 00:45:46,730 - Then I'll escort you back... - Forget it. 499 00:45:46,730 --> 00:45:48,710 I can go by myself. 500 00:45:51,600 --> 00:45:53,540 - But it's dangerous in the dark... - Yes! 501 00:45:53,540 --> 00:45:56,290 It's really dark, but I'll go by myself! 502 00:45:58,730 --> 00:46:01,280 If you insist, I have no choice. 503 00:46:02,490 --> 00:46:06,200 - Still, why don't we go together, ma'am? - I said I'm fine! 504 00:46:08,840 --> 00:46:13,860 And is that the only thing you have to tell me? 505 00:46:15,730 --> 00:46:19,840 'There is no important matter, so you wouldn't have come to see me.' 506 00:46:19,840 --> 00:46:23,880 Why is there no important matter? 507 00:46:23,880 --> 00:46:27,800 In fact, in this situation, you should find me first... 508 00:46:31,280 --> 00:46:34,990 But you, as a man... 509 00:46:43,310 --> 00:46:44,690 Yes, I know. 510 00:46:45,780 --> 00:46:47,420 That is what I should do. 511 00:47:02,010 --> 00:47:05,700 It took some time to find the same one. 512 00:47:07,090 --> 00:47:09,890 That's why I wasn't able to visit you right away. 513 00:47:13,220 --> 00:47:20,180 I'll make sure... that this bracelet on your wrist never leaves it again. 514 00:47:20,180 --> 00:47:25,510 Never again... at any moment. 515 00:47:27,920 --> 00:47:29,110 Sir. 516 00:47:29,110 --> 00:47:36,570 So will you let me stay by your side? 517 00:47:36,570 --> 00:47:46,470 Could I dare to protect you at your side all my life? 518 00:48:50,250 --> 00:48:52,560 Who is this? Who is this? 519 00:48:54,140 --> 00:48:55,410 How do I look? 520 00:48:55,410 --> 00:48:59,210 I should look fine as a member of the groom's party, right? 521 00:48:59,210 --> 00:49:02,220 As I expected, clothes make the person. 522 00:49:02,220 --> 00:49:06,270 Of course! Do you know how much this cost? 523 00:49:06,270 --> 00:49:10,740 This is a silk robe that I paid a year's worth of salary for! 524 00:49:10,740 --> 00:49:14,550 You'll even carry the wooden goose (wedding gift)! 525 00:49:14,550 --> 00:49:16,630 I should do a good job. 526 00:49:16,630 --> 00:49:20,450 Then Councilor Hong will carry it for me when I get married, right? 527 00:49:20,450 --> 00:49:25,900 Just get married! Then all of us will bring a live goose for you! 528 00:49:25,900 --> 00:49:28,160 I will, so don't worry! 529 00:49:28,160 --> 00:49:31,490 Even if the sky splits in two, I will! 530 00:49:31,490 --> 00:49:33,300 Then you wouldn't be able to! 531 00:49:33,300 --> 00:49:35,000 Eun Seol... 532 00:49:35,000 --> 00:49:37,440 Eun Seol, will you be all right? 533 00:49:37,440 --> 00:49:39,220 I'm fine. 534 00:49:39,220 --> 00:49:40,620 Where are you going? 535 00:49:40,620 --> 00:49:43,020 Don't even start! She's so stubborn. 536 00:49:43,020 --> 00:49:46,340 She keeps saying that she can't miss the wedding! 537 00:49:46,340 --> 00:49:50,210 - What? - No! You should rest more. 538 00:49:50,210 --> 00:49:53,920 What are you saying? You are all dressed up... 539 00:49:53,920 --> 00:49:56,450 but you were planning to leave without me? 540 00:49:56,450 --> 00:50:00,300 Huh? I have a duty, that's why. 541 00:50:00,300 --> 00:50:02,070 Anyway, forget it. 542 00:50:02,070 --> 00:50:05,220 If I don't go there, who could? 543 00:50:05,220 --> 00:50:08,690 We're just worried that you'd get sick again. 544 00:50:08,690 --> 00:50:11,810 No, I'll take care of Eun Seol, so let's go together. 545 00:50:11,810 --> 00:50:18,010 Eun Seol is old enough to get married and have children now. 546 00:50:18,010 --> 00:50:21,030 So she should have a good experience like this! 547 00:50:21,030 --> 00:50:24,310 What's this nonsense now? 548 00:50:24,310 --> 00:50:28,880 Hey? Why would I already have a child? 549 00:50:28,880 --> 00:50:32,250 Look! Hey! 550 00:50:32,250 --> 00:50:36,070 Everyone, help me please! 551 00:50:37,220 --> 00:50:38,990 I have no energy... 552 00:50:38,990 --> 00:50:42,310 Hurry, hurry! Now! 553 00:50:44,520 --> 00:50:47,590 - Proceed with this for urgent matters. - Yes, sir. 554 00:50:47,590 --> 00:50:51,500 - For new items... - Sir! 555 00:50:52,770 --> 00:50:54,810 - Manager. - Sir! 556 00:50:56,340 --> 00:50:59,320 What are you doing here, sir? 557 00:51:00,420 --> 00:51:02,900 See? I was right! 558 00:51:02,900 --> 00:51:06,470 This is what he's doing on his wedding day! 559 00:51:09,060 --> 00:51:12,620 Let's go! You shouldn't be doing this! 560 00:51:12,620 --> 00:51:14,840 I have work to do... 561 00:51:14,840 --> 00:51:18,930 The special armory can stay open without you for one day. 562 00:51:18,930 --> 00:51:21,510 Please go home now! 563 00:51:21,510 --> 00:51:24,320 - Take him home! Take him home! - Then just one more document... 564 00:51:50,480 --> 00:51:54,220 - Mother. - Yes, Princess. 565 00:51:55,230 --> 00:51:57,690 Finally, it's an important day. 566 00:51:57,690 --> 00:52:02,180 Please... be happy. 567 00:52:02,180 --> 00:52:06,660 As much time as you were in hardships, my dear... 568 00:52:06,660 --> 00:52:08,730 you can be happy now. 569 00:52:08,730 --> 00:52:13,970 Yes. I won't forget those words. 570 00:52:18,230 --> 00:52:22,780 Ma'am, you shouldn't hold onto her for too long. 571 00:52:22,780 --> 00:52:25,860 Please let her go so that she can be dressed. 572 00:52:25,860 --> 00:52:32,390 She'll become the most beautiful bride in the world today. 573 00:52:33,450 --> 00:52:36,190 You're right. She should. 574 00:52:37,400 --> 00:52:40,420 I kept her here selfishly. 575 00:52:46,130 --> 00:52:47,640 Mother... 576 00:52:57,710 --> 00:53:03,860 So, all the officials emptied out of the palace and went to the wedding? 577 00:53:03,860 --> 00:53:06,010 There was no way to officially stop them. 578 00:53:06,010 --> 00:53:09,800 No, why would you stop them? Let them go. 579 00:53:09,800 --> 00:53:13,400 - Pardon? - They go with the tide anyway. 580 00:53:15,100 --> 00:53:18,490 When victory is ours, they will come back. 581 00:53:18,490 --> 00:53:22,570 Right, we shouldn't be shaken up over something like this. 582 00:53:23,680 --> 00:53:24,950 By the way, sir... 583 00:53:26,320 --> 00:53:30,370 - I'm sorry, but did you hear? - About what? 584 00:53:30,370 --> 00:53:32,590 People at the royal secretariat are murmuring 585 00:53:32,590 --> 00:53:35,260 that His Majesty will make personnel changes soon. 586 00:53:35,260 --> 00:53:38,170 - What? - So you didn't know. 587 00:53:38,170 --> 00:53:41,780 Sir, the mood in the main hall is suspicious. 588 00:53:41,780 --> 00:53:43,360 I believe His Majesty... 589 00:53:55,840 --> 00:54:00,970 'I planned to be a good king.' 'That's what I wanted to be.' 590 00:54:00,970 --> 00:54:03,420 Do you remember? 591 00:54:03,420 --> 00:54:06,160 Those words that you said to me. 592 00:54:06,160 --> 00:54:09,040 And if you really meant it, sire... 593 00:54:09,040 --> 00:54:10,880 Do you understand? 594 00:54:10,880 --> 00:54:15,430 This is not a crisis. This is an opportunity that will never come again. 595 00:54:15,430 --> 00:54:19,360 So please, don't miss this opportunity. 596 00:54:22,710 --> 00:54:25,980 - When is it? - Pardon? 597 00:54:25,980 --> 00:54:29,830 Princess' wedding. What time is it held? 598 00:54:38,190 --> 00:54:40,470 Will you really go there? 599 00:54:42,260 --> 00:54:47,480 Why wouldn't I go? I need to see her power with my own eyes. 600 00:54:48,810 --> 00:54:50,180 I'll be back. 601 00:54:50,180 --> 00:54:51,180 Sir! 602 00:54:56,690 --> 00:54:58,190 What is it? 603 00:55:01,570 --> 00:55:03,260 You should take a look. 604 00:55:03,260 --> 00:55:06,160 It's an urgent message from an administrator in Pyongan Province. 605 00:55:07,330 --> 00:55:08,690 Pyongan Province? 606 00:55:36,120 --> 00:55:37,810 What did you do all night? 607 00:55:37,810 --> 00:55:42,770 It's not that I did anything. Just looking at the mountain every day... 608 00:55:42,770 --> 00:55:44,740 I'm so sick of it. 609 00:55:44,740 --> 00:55:48,310 You'll be punished if you keep it up. Go wash your face. 610 00:55:48,310 --> 00:55:52,340 I'll be right back, so if an officer comes by... 611 00:55:56,210 --> 00:55:58,650 - What's with that? - What? Why? 612 00:55:58,650 --> 00:56:01,900 - I mean that torch! - What torch... 613 00:56:04,410 --> 00:56:08,290 One, two, three... four? 614 00:56:09,470 --> 00:56:12,250 What's that? Hey! 615 00:56:13,360 --> 00:56:14,630 That's... 616 00:56:50,980 --> 00:56:52,990 Makeup is redundant. 617 00:56:52,990 --> 00:56:56,090 Even without it, you look so beautiful. 618 00:56:56,090 --> 00:56:59,900 Stop that. Are you making fun of me? 619 00:56:59,900 --> 00:57:02,590 Of course we wouldn't. 620 00:57:04,980 --> 00:57:08,370 Hurry up and finish it. At this rate, she'll run late. 621 00:57:08,370 --> 00:57:10,250 Yes, ma'am. 622 00:57:20,140 --> 00:57:22,260 Should I bring the mirror closer to you? 623 00:57:27,450 --> 00:57:28,790 Ma'am! 624 00:57:28,790 --> 00:57:32,270 No! Why would this... 625 00:57:52,020 --> 00:57:56,050 My goodness, isn't the groom too relaxed? 626 00:57:56,050 --> 00:57:58,810 I thought you weren't coming, so I was about to go get you. 627 00:57:58,810 --> 00:58:01,660 Of course I was. I still had a bit of time left... 628 00:58:01,660 --> 00:58:04,910 Out of the way! Out of the way! 629 00:58:06,570 --> 00:58:08,000 Move aside! 630 00:58:08,000 --> 00:58:10,830 Sir... isn't that a messenger? 631 00:58:10,830 --> 00:58:12,950 What could it be? 632 00:58:12,950 --> 00:58:14,580 The red flag... 633 00:58:20,150 --> 00:58:21,500 Red... 634 00:58:22,490 --> 00:58:24,030 If it's red... 635 00:58:29,260 --> 00:58:31,900 Ma'am, forgive me! 636 00:58:31,900 --> 00:58:34,800 Because of my mistake... 637 00:58:34,800 --> 00:58:39,580 Don't worry. Why make a fuss over a broken mirror? 638 00:58:39,580 --> 00:58:41,090 But, ma'am... 639 00:58:41,090 --> 00:58:45,070 this is... ominous. 640 00:58:50,010 --> 00:58:53,490 Are you not feeling well? 641 00:58:54,670 --> 00:58:57,810 You were happy when I said I'd go to the Princess' wedding. 642 00:58:58,970 --> 00:59:01,000 So why are you stopping me now? 643 00:59:10,140 --> 00:59:11,490 Sire. 644 00:59:21,650 --> 00:59:24,010 Is Her Highness inside? 645 00:59:31,140 --> 00:59:35,660 Everyone should leave. It will be tough to have a wedding today. 646 00:59:36,780 --> 00:59:38,010 Pardon? 647 00:59:39,890 --> 00:59:42,710 Jicheon! What's going on? 648 00:59:42,710 --> 00:59:44,760 What is it that all of a sudden... 649 00:59:45,850 --> 00:59:47,160 Ma'am! 650 00:59:54,970 --> 00:59:58,970 A war? What's this? 651 01:00:00,780 --> 01:00:02,970 Did you say that a revolt started? 652 01:00:02,970 --> 01:00:06,740 Yes. It's Lee Gwal, sire. 653 01:00:09,010 --> 01:00:10,290 Lee Gwal... 654 01:00:11,640 --> 01:00:14,060 Lee Gwal who was kicked out to Pyongan Province 655 01:00:14,060 --> 01:00:17,120 raised an army and is now headed to the city! 656 01:00:22,240 --> 01:00:26,050 Jicheon, please tell me! I asked what this is about! 657 01:00:27,520 --> 01:00:29,480 It's a military coup. 658 01:00:29,480 --> 01:00:33,550 Lee Gwal's army is sweeping towards the city now. 659 01:00:37,320 --> 01:00:39,380 Did you say a military coup? 660 01:00:39,380 --> 01:00:42,250 Jicheon, did you... 661 01:00:58,430 --> 01:01:08,430 Subtitles by DramaFever 662 01:01:17,990 --> 01:01:19,670 [Hwajung] 663 01:01:19,670 --> 01:01:24,980 Is it really true? His Majesty was planning to come to the wedding today? 664 01:01:24,980 --> 01:01:26,660 My guess was right. 665 01:01:26,660 --> 01:01:29,430 The king was going to push us out and stand with the princess. 666 01:01:29,430 --> 01:01:32,690 Make sure to hold on to his heart, since he must be very confused right now. 667 01:01:32,690 --> 01:01:36,070 Make him realize which hand he should be holding now. 668 01:01:36,070 --> 01:01:38,200 What am I supposed to do now? 669 01:01:38,200 --> 01:01:41,850 You should abandon the city and move to a safe place right now! 670 01:01:41,850 --> 01:01:44,860 The king is the only one who can make the decision in the end. 671 01:01:44,860 --> 01:01:47,120 Please make your decision now. 672 01:01:47,120 --> 01:01:50,580 We can't fight off Lee Gwal's army right now. 673 01:01:50,580 --> 01:01:55,290 For the first time in history, the army of the coup seized Hanyang. 674 01:01:55,290 --> 01:02:00,900 It's the palace! Finally, this Lee Gwal gained the capital city! 675 01:02:00,900 --> 01:02:04,760 The Princess is to blame for Lee Gwal's coup in a way. 676 01:02:04,760 --> 01:02:08,530 She could've been in secret contact with Lee Gwal. 677 01:02:08,530 --> 01:02:12,250 So I hope you find a way to survive. 678 01:02:12,250 --> 01:02:13,860 Please.