1 00:00:06,700 --> 00:00:08,281 (This drama is a work of imagination based on historical figures.) 2 00:00:08,366 --> 00:00:09,893 (It may include fictitious details and psychological description.) 3 00:00:32,807 --> 00:00:34,608 So what I am asking... 4 00:00:36,108 --> 00:00:40,078 is for you to become my royal concubine. 5 00:01:18,048 --> 00:01:19,118 Royal Guard. 6 00:01:20,658 --> 00:01:22,857 - Yes, Your Majesty. - Are you fond... 7 00:01:25,357 --> 00:01:28,327 of a woman's heart? 8 00:01:29,557 --> 00:01:31,997 - Pardon? - Forget it. 9 00:01:33,997 --> 00:01:35,038 Your Majesty. 10 00:01:36,038 --> 00:01:37,467 A woman's heart. 11 00:01:41,301 --> 00:01:42,741 I am an expert at that. 12 00:01:43,571 --> 00:01:46,211 What do you want to know? Please ask away. 13 00:01:47,181 --> 00:01:48,181 Well... 14 00:01:49,512 --> 00:01:50,681 A way to... 15 00:01:52,082 --> 00:01:54,321 be liked by a woman. 16 00:01:55,622 --> 00:01:59,521 Or how to... 17 00:02:05,291 --> 00:02:06,291 Nevermind. 18 00:02:09,762 --> 00:02:10,771 Your Majesty. 19 00:02:11,301 --> 00:02:14,471 I got married not too long ago. 20 00:02:15,942 --> 00:02:18,042 I followed around my wife day and night... 21 00:02:18,442 --> 00:02:20,541 and asked her to marry me, 22 00:02:20,542 --> 00:02:22,142 but she would not give me an answer. 23 00:02:22,882 --> 00:02:27,520 If she did not like the idea of it, she should have just said so. 24 00:02:27,521 --> 00:02:28,551 You are right. 25 00:02:30,082 --> 00:02:31,452 - So? - At first, 26 00:02:31,822 --> 00:02:34,262 I thought looking cool was the top priority. 27 00:02:34,721 --> 00:02:36,891 So in front of my wife, I drew my sword... 28 00:02:36,892 --> 00:02:38,762 My apologies, Your Majesty. 29 00:02:39,162 --> 00:02:40,831 I drew my sword, wielded it, 30 00:02:40,832 --> 00:02:44,471 and also hit the bull's eye with arrows. 31 00:02:46,531 --> 00:02:50,711 But she got scared and ran away from me. 32 00:02:51,211 --> 00:02:53,642 Why would she? So what did you do? 33 00:02:53,841 --> 00:02:56,741 One day, I hurt my hand... 34 00:02:57,251 --> 00:02:59,751 - while training the soldiers. - Yes, you did. 35 00:03:00,012 --> 00:03:02,681 I could not dare show such ugly sight to my wife, 36 00:03:02,922 --> 00:03:05,852 so I started avoiding her. 37 00:03:06,091 --> 00:03:07,192 But suddenly, 38 00:03:07,621 --> 00:03:10,931 and I tell you suddenly, she started showing interest in me. 39 00:03:12,061 --> 00:03:13,431 Once, she came up to me and asked, 40 00:03:14,501 --> 00:03:15,901 "Have you eaten yet?" 41 00:03:17,001 --> 00:03:21,371 I replied, "I have not because of my hand." 42 00:03:22,042 --> 00:03:24,471 And so she started feeding me gukbap. 43 00:03:25,942 --> 00:03:29,281 And another time, she asked, "Did you wash your face?" 44 00:03:30,612 --> 00:03:31,882 "My hand..." 45 00:03:32,612 --> 00:03:36,121 "Because of my hand, I could not," is what I told her. 46 00:03:37,082 --> 00:03:39,590 "Goodness, look how dirty you are," 47 00:03:39,591 --> 00:03:42,922 is what she said as she washed my face for me. 48 00:03:47,461 --> 00:03:48,961 Gosh. 49 00:03:50,561 --> 00:03:51,931 Do you get it, Your Majesty? 50 00:03:55,471 --> 00:03:57,970 What on earth... 51 00:03:57,971 --> 00:03:58,971 Your Majesty. 52 00:03:59,542 --> 00:04:03,482 In front of a woman, you must pretend to be weak... 53 00:04:04,112 --> 00:04:05,412 and vulnerable. 54 00:04:05,952 --> 00:04:10,082 Stimulate her sympathy... 55 00:04:10,922 --> 00:04:13,192 and she will act kindly to you. 56 00:04:14,362 --> 00:04:15,422 Wait. 57 00:04:17,262 --> 00:04:18,932 - Pretend to be weak? - Yes. 58 00:04:20,901 --> 00:04:23,262 - And vulnerable? - Yes, Your Majesty. 59 00:04:24,832 --> 00:04:26,132 Is that true? 60 00:04:26,432 --> 00:04:28,242 I will put my life on it. 61 00:04:29,002 --> 00:04:30,812 - Pretend to be weak? - Yes. 62 00:04:31,742 --> 00:04:32,812 And... 63 00:04:34,882 --> 00:04:35,981 Royal Guard. 64 00:04:43,122 --> 00:04:45,552 - They are rebels. - Catch them alive. 65 00:04:46,452 --> 00:04:47,492 Understood, Your Majesty. 66 00:05:14,921 --> 00:05:15,921 Attack! 67 00:05:54,461 --> 00:05:55,791 (Episode 13) 68 00:05:56,861 --> 00:05:58,992 We had a mishap in the palace. 69 00:06:00,591 --> 00:06:03,961 The rebels attempted to harm His Majesty. 70 00:06:04,231 --> 00:06:05,371 - A mishap? - Rebels? 71 00:06:05,372 --> 00:06:07,572 Is His Majesty safe? 72 00:06:08,142 --> 00:06:10,742 Fortunately, he was saved from disaster. 73 00:06:13,271 --> 00:06:14,942 There is a search order. 74 00:06:15,382 --> 00:06:17,781 The rebels have not escaped from the palace yet. 75 00:06:18,281 --> 00:06:21,082 Search the area in pairs. 76 00:06:21,281 --> 00:06:22,851 - Yes, my lady. - Yes, my lady. 77 00:06:24,122 --> 00:06:25,692 Let us go together. 78 00:06:26,421 --> 00:06:27,421 Hurry up. 79 00:06:48,242 --> 00:06:50,182 The mishap that occurred today... 80 00:06:50,611 --> 00:06:52,812 has nothing to do with you, right? 81 00:06:53,781 --> 00:06:55,781 Why do you ask such an obvious question? 82 00:06:56,452 --> 00:07:00,521 If you do not trust me, I will be disappointed. 83 00:07:06,031 --> 00:07:08,332 Did you hear that? 84 00:07:09,062 --> 00:07:12,271 What? I did not hear anything. 85 00:07:14,002 --> 00:07:16,601 Something moved over there. 86 00:07:18,642 --> 00:07:19,642 We should go back. 87 00:07:20,671 --> 00:07:22,082 We should take a look. 88 00:07:23,582 --> 00:07:24,682 Stop it. 89 00:07:32,122 --> 00:07:33,991 What if there really is a rebel? 90 00:07:33,992 --> 00:07:35,461 It is only the two of us. 91 00:07:36,262 --> 00:07:38,661 - We are searching for rebels... - Hey. 92 00:07:39,031 --> 00:07:40,431 We are not soldiers. 93 00:07:40,432 --> 00:07:42,262 We should only pretend to find them. 94 00:07:42,531 --> 00:07:44,171 Or are you asking for death? 95 00:07:50,202 --> 00:07:51,312 See that? 96 00:07:51,841 --> 00:07:54,742 There is nothing here. We should go. 97 00:08:30,780 --> 00:08:31,920 Royal Guard. 98 00:08:33,780 --> 00:08:34,789 Yes, sir. 99 00:08:34,790 --> 00:08:36,150 Arrest the criminals. 100 00:08:37,250 --> 00:08:38,319 Yes, sir. 101 00:08:55,770 --> 00:08:56,809 Arrest them. 102 00:08:57,839 --> 00:08:58,839 Yes, sir. 103 00:09:15,729 --> 00:09:17,290 How dare you try to harm the King... 104 00:09:18,429 --> 00:09:20,699 as a court maid of the King's Palace. 105 00:09:24,740 --> 00:09:26,699 - Drag her. - Yes. 106 00:09:27,569 --> 00:09:28,640 Drag her. 107 00:09:50,329 --> 00:09:53,429 Are you going to be okay? 108 00:09:53,959 --> 00:09:54,969 What do you mean? 109 00:09:55,170 --> 00:09:57,400 You lied about your background. 110 00:09:58,670 --> 00:10:01,609 Why does it say you are the daughter of Queen Hong's butler? 111 00:10:02,010 --> 00:10:04,339 Your father was a military officer. 112 00:10:12,780 --> 00:10:15,319 My father passed away in 1762. 113 00:10:16,750 --> 00:10:19,390 Was he the Crown Prince's guard? 114 00:10:20,319 --> 00:10:22,459 Did he serve the late Crown Prince? 115 00:10:24,260 --> 00:10:26,660 The day the Crown Prince was locked away in the rice chest, 116 00:10:26,959 --> 00:10:29,300 all of the late Crown Prince's guards died. 117 00:10:31,500 --> 00:10:33,968 They suffered disgrace for treason... 118 00:10:33,969 --> 00:10:36,609 by leading the criminal to the wrong path. 119 00:10:37,939 --> 00:10:40,040 My mother could not bear it. 120 00:10:41,510 --> 00:10:43,380 She soon followed my father. 121 00:10:44,650 --> 00:10:46,520 Is it okay to tell me? 122 00:10:46,719 --> 00:10:48,650 What if I tell the head court lady? 123 00:10:48,750 --> 00:10:50,948 Then you might lose your life. 124 00:10:50,949 --> 00:10:53,318 I doubt that. 125 00:10:53,319 --> 00:10:54,890 I know you. 126 00:10:56,630 --> 00:10:58,959 - Do you? - Of course. 127 00:10:59,400 --> 00:11:01,299 You are Wol Hye who used to play on the swings... 128 00:11:01,300 --> 00:11:03,199 and fly a kite with me when we were young. 129 00:11:06,300 --> 00:11:08,209 We were worry free back then. 130 00:11:09,370 --> 00:11:10,439 I miss those days. 131 00:11:13,780 --> 00:11:16,280 Do you not want to go back to that time? 132 00:11:24,819 --> 00:11:27,660 Sounds good. I have made up my mind. 133 00:11:29,559 --> 00:11:30,630 On what? 134 00:11:33,400 --> 00:11:36,530 I may not be able to go back to the time when I was innocent, 135 00:11:37,469 --> 00:11:40,969 but I will protect you and that memory. 136 00:12:08,800 --> 00:12:10,229 Wait here. 137 00:12:31,990 --> 00:12:33,020 Duk Im. 138 00:12:34,089 --> 00:12:35,260 Duk Im. 139 00:12:57,050 --> 00:12:58,920 Are you here to be interrogated? 140 00:13:01,150 --> 00:13:02,890 You look fine. 141 00:13:03,620 --> 00:13:07,559 I can tell that you are loved by His Majesty. 142 00:13:08,760 --> 00:13:09,890 Wol Hye. 143 00:13:10,729 --> 00:13:12,929 Can you pull my hair back? 144 00:13:13,630 --> 00:13:15,699 I cannot see well. 145 00:13:33,333 --> 00:13:34,503 It is better. 146 00:13:35,573 --> 00:13:38,172 They treated me so roughly. 147 00:13:39,113 --> 00:13:42,613 You have committed a crime. You deserve it. 148 00:13:45,552 --> 00:13:46,782 Were there rebels... 149 00:13:47,983 --> 00:13:49,922 in the bushes? 150 00:13:52,152 --> 00:13:55,323 Why did you save me? 151 00:13:58,132 --> 00:14:00,132 I just wanted to. 152 00:14:03,032 --> 00:14:07,003 What? Am I not allowed to do something on my own? 153 00:14:08,703 --> 00:14:12,113 Am I not allowed to rescue the girl who lived next door... 154 00:14:13,412 --> 00:14:15,213 when I was young? 155 00:14:17,812 --> 00:14:21,823 You are just an ordinary girl, 156 00:14:22,882 --> 00:14:24,892 but for some reason, I can never hate you. 157 00:14:25,823 --> 00:14:27,593 Some people are like that. 158 00:14:29,993 --> 00:14:32,292 The person everyone likes... 159 00:14:33,733 --> 00:14:35,802 and wants to keep by their side. 160 00:14:39,733 --> 00:14:41,402 Outside the palace, 161 00:14:42,473 --> 00:14:44,512 that would benefit you, 162 00:14:45,743 --> 00:14:47,142 but in the palace... 163 00:14:49,343 --> 00:14:50,483 Well... 164 00:14:53,113 --> 00:14:54,682 Would that benefit you? 165 00:15:00,922 --> 00:15:03,723 The more people want you, 166 00:15:06,593 --> 00:15:09,703 the more harmful it will be for you. 167 00:16:13,740 --> 00:16:14,780 Goodbye. 168 00:16:45,579 --> 00:16:46,740 Where is the taste testing court lady? 169 00:16:47,640 --> 00:16:50,280 I heard she is being questioned by the Royal Secretary. 170 00:16:55,390 --> 00:16:57,520 What matters is that I am safe. 171 00:16:58,790 --> 00:17:01,859 You do not have to be upset because of those rebels. 172 00:17:06,099 --> 00:17:09,329 Your face reminds me of a dog at a funeral. 173 00:17:10,869 --> 00:17:12,669 How can you put it so harshly? 174 00:17:13,300 --> 00:17:14,970 That was mean, Your Majesty. 175 00:17:16,040 --> 00:17:19,079 Good. I would rather see you angry. 176 00:17:19,680 --> 00:17:21,649 It is better than seeing you with a long face. 177 00:17:27,950 --> 00:17:29,450 Shall we make a bet? 178 00:17:30,319 --> 00:17:31,319 Pardon? 179 00:17:32,859 --> 00:17:36,659 The loser has to grant the winner a wish. 180 00:17:39,599 --> 00:17:41,200 By wish, 181 00:17:42,270 --> 00:17:44,470 are you fine with any? 182 00:17:47,139 --> 00:17:48,240 Do you want to do it? 183 00:17:49,369 --> 00:17:50,440 Yes, Your Majesty. 184 00:17:53,909 --> 00:17:55,980 So it seems you have a wish you want me to fulfill. 185 00:17:56,710 --> 00:18:00,180 Actually, my friend was a court maid at the King's Palace, 186 00:18:00,419 --> 00:18:03,119 but she was dismissed when the previous king passed away. 187 00:18:04,290 --> 00:18:06,260 If I win the bet, 188 00:18:06,589 --> 00:18:09,290 I want her back in the palace. 189 00:18:10,460 --> 00:18:13,159 - Is that all right? - Yes. 190 00:18:14,970 --> 00:18:16,730 I see you are already happy. 191 00:18:17,270 --> 00:18:19,240 But there is no guarantee you will win. 192 00:18:19,940 --> 00:18:23,069 What will you wish if you win, Your Majesty? 193 00:18:23,369 --> 00:18:26,240 The question I asked you before. 194 00:18:27,480 --> 00:18:28,950 Give me your answer to it. 195 00:18:33,149 --> 00:18:34,790 Instead, you can make a bet... 196 00:18:36,349 --> 00:18:38,520 on anything you want. 197 00:18:44,159 --> 00:18:45,260 What do you say? 198 00:19:08,889 --> 00:19:10,219 Stone skipping. 199 00:19:10,220 --> 00:19:12,720 It is a small game the people enjoy playing. 200 00:19:13,790 --> 00:19:14,990 I know what it is. 201 00:19:15,290 --> 00:19:17,260 Have you played it before? 202 00:19:18,760 --> 00:19:19,930 A couple of times... 203 00:19:20,899 --> 00:19:22,200 when I was little. 204 00:19:24,169 --> 00:19:26,770 I chose your rock for you. 205 00:19:29,270 --> 00:19:30,309 Maid. 206 00:19:31,010 --> 00:19:32,579 That stone will not do. 207 00:19:36,349 --> 00:19:38,010 When skipping stones, 208 00:19:38,480 --> 00:19:41,119 a flat stone like this is better. 209 00:19:41,950 --> 00:19:45,319 Your Majesty, let me demonstrate. 210 00:19:45,460 --> 00:19:46,520 Look. 211 00:19:55,730 --> 00:19:57,030 Did you see that? 212 00:20:00,069 --> 00:20:02,339 - I have, so step back. - Yes, Your Majesty. 213 00:20:12,919 --> 00:20:14,950 I will consider the first try as practice, 214 00:20:15,389 --> 00:20:16,550 so try skipping one. 215 00:20:37,040 --> 00:20:38,040 Go. 216 00:20:48,990 --> 00:20:51,990 Let us both take three turns to decide the winner. 217 00:20:53,020 --> 00:20:54,058 Yes, Your Majesty. 218 00:20:54,059 --> 00:20:56,389 - Royal Guard, go find my stones. - Yes, Your Majesty. 219 00:21:03,770 --> 00:21:04,970 What are you doing? 220 00:21:05,940 --> 00:21:07,139 Go find your stones. 221 00:21:15,879 --> 00:21:18,480 This is His Majesty's. 222 00:21:23,450 --> 00:21:24,750 This one! 223 00:21:26,760 --> 00:21:27,790 Come on. 224 00:21:32,960 --> 00:21:34,659 I have collected the best stones. 225 00:21:41,710 --> 00:21:43,569 Please start. 226 00:21:44,609 --> 00:21:45,780 You go first. 227 00:21:55,720 --> 00:21:57,149 I won! 228 00:22:18,210 --> 00:22:19,339 I won this time. 229 00:22:23,879 --> 00:22:27,750 Is the court maid you are asking for Kim Bok Yeon? 230 00:22:28,619 --> 00:22:30,190 How did you know? 231 00:22:38,859 --> 00:22:41,129 I have occasionally seen you together with her. 232 00:22:42,530 --> 00:22:44,530 You were always laughing, 233 00:22:46,500 --> 00:22:47,599 and I always felt... 234 00:22:49,839 --> 00:22:52,040 as if what belongs to me was being taken away. 235 00:22:58,780 --> 00:23:00,379 Are your friends... 236 00:23:02,190 --> 00:23:04,089 more important than me? 237 00:23:34,050 --> 00:23:37,349 You won the bet, so I will keep our promise. 238 00:23:42,129 --> 00:23:43,159 Your Majesty. 239 00:24:04,809 --> 00:24:07,078 - Bok Yeon! - Bok Yeon! 240 00:24:07,079 --> 00:24:08,180 Guys! 241 00:24:10,220 --> 00:24:11,389 - Have you been well? - No. 242 00:24:13,359 --> 00:24:14,960 Why are you crying? 243 00:24:16,760 --> 00:24:19,128 - I even came wearing this. - You really did. 244 00:24:19,129 --> 00:24:20,929 - It is the one we bought you. - It is. 245 00:24:20,930 --> 00:24:22,729 - It is pretty. - It suits you. 246 00:24:22,730 --> 00:24:24,000 I put on all of them. 247 00:24:24,530 --> 00:24:25,769 Bok Yeon! 248 00:24:25,770 --> 00:24:28,569 Goodness. 249 00:24:29,569 --> 00:24:31,740 We missed you. 250 00:24:35,309 --> 00:24:38,378 Your Majesty, with your grace, 251 00:24:38,379 --> 00:24:40,409 I was able to reunite with my friend. 252 00:24:42,619 --> 00:24:44,619 I am sincerely grateful, Your Majesty. 253 00:24:48,218 --> 00:24:49,619 You seem very happy. 254 00:24:50,319 --> 00:24:51,359 I am. 255 00:24:53,728 --> 00:24:55,599 Just grind the ink stick. 256 00:25:18,349 --> 00:25:19,419 Your Majesty. 257 00:25:20,288 --> 00:25:23,419 Have you found who is behind the rebels? 258 00:25:27,159 --> 00:25:28,458 I am glad to hear that. 259 00:25:28,998 --> 00:25:31,899 I hope you eradicate and punish the source of evil. 260 00:25:34,498 --> 00:25:37,339 Then I have to kill them all. 261 00:25:42,339 --> 00:25:44,909 Do you think I should kill them? 262 00:25:46,678 --> 00:25:49,418 You cannot forgive evil who try to harm... 263 00:25:49,419 --> 00:25:50,419 Your Majesty. 264 00:25:50,978 --> 00:25:53,518 The royal secretary wishes to see you. 265 00:25:54,889 --> 00:25:56,018 Bring him in. 266 00:25:56,718 --> 00:25:57,819 Yes, Your Majesty. 267 00:26:08,738 --> 00:26:11,498 I said I will decide at the Royal Office tomorrow. 268 00:26:18,409 --> 00:26:20,278 It is not something to postpone. 269 00:26:20,609 --> 00:26:22,218 I am ready to beg you face down all day long... 270 00:26:22,579 --> 00:26:25,248 if you do not grant royal sanction. 271 00:26:27,149 --> 00:26:28,859 You are aware... 272 00:26:29,659 --> 00:26:31,518 that there is no way out. 273 00:26:33,889 --> 00:26:35,328 You must kill Prince Eunjeon. 274 00:26:35,329 --> 00:26:37,329 (Prince Sado's child of a concubine, Jeongjo's stepbrother) 275 00:26:43,899 --> 00:26:45,737 I do not need tea. You may leave. 276 00:26:45,738 --> 00:26:47,069 Yes, Your Majesty. 277 00:27:23,339 --> 00:27:26,149 Duk Im. Is everything okay? 278 00:27:26,909 --> 00:27:29,919 Bok Yeon is back. Are you not happy? 279 00:27:30,778 --> 00:27:31,778 I am happy. 280 00:27:35,819 --> 00:27:38,488 But I am also scared. 281 00:27:41,688 --> 00:27:42,758 I... 282 00:27:44,428 --> 00:27:46,198 made a mistake today. 283 00:27:46,799 --> 00:27:47,928 A mistake? 284 00:27:49,169 --> 00:27:52,038 I was excited to see Bok Yeon after a long time. 285 00:27:54,438 --> 00:27:56,708 I wanted to show off... 286 00:27:57,609 --> 00:28:00,109 that I am grateful of his grace... 287 00:28:00,409 --> 00:28:02,319 and that I am worried about his safety. 288 00:28:03,278 --> 00:28:06,849 So I told him to kill all the rebels. 289 00:28:07,518 --> 00:28:08,659 What is wrong about that? 290 00:28:09,619 --> 00:28:11,788 That sounds about right. 291 00:28:14,089 --> 00:28:17,359 Prince Eunjeon was one of the rebels. 292 00:28:19,399 --> 00:28:21,728 His Majesty has to kill his brother. 293 00:28:22,669 --> 00:28:23,869 I recommended His Majesty... 294 00:28:24,238 --> 00:28:27,139 to hurry up and kill his brother. 295 00:28:29,639 --> 00:28:30,708 Duk Im. 296 00:28:31,678 --> 00:28:33,809 You did not know. 297 00:28:35,109 --> 00:28:36,718 I must be careful of what I say... 298 00:28:37,849 --> 00:28:40,049 in front of His Majesty. 299 00:28:42,419 --> 00:28:44,659 Sometimes it is suffocating. 300 00:29:34,139 --> 00:29:36,007 Criminal Hong Jung Yeo shall come out... 301 00:29:36,008 --> 00:29:37,879 and receive the royal command. 302 00:29:55,329 --> 00:29:56,399 I have been... 303 00:29:57,559 --> 00:29:59,968 hearing a lot about you lately. 304 00:30:02,099 --> 00:30:04,438 There is nothing you cannot do... 305 00:30:05,198 --> 00:30:09,738 with the King's support. 306 00:30:09,809 --> 00:30:12,038 Things have changed. 307 00:30:12,809 --> 00:30:14,649 What about you, sir? 308 00:30:16,218 --> 00:30:18,149 Do you regret what you have done? 309 00:30:19,718 --> 00:30:20,849 Of course, 310 00:30:22,089 --> 00:30:23,359 I do. 311 00:30:26,059 --> 00:30:28,559 When the King was a Crown Prince, 312 00:30:28,829 --> 00:30:31,329 I should have killed him. 313 00:30:33,669 --> 00:30:35,438 Even if I had to brawl... 314 00:30:36,799 --> 00:30:40,438 and gnaw him off like a dog, 315 00:30:42,069 --> 00:30:44,839 I should have killed him. 316 00:30:45,678 --> 00:30:47,909 I ended up like this... 317 00:30:48,849 --> 00:30:53,248 by planning for the future and by trying to be smart. 318 00:30:59,889 --> 00:31:00,889 What? 319 00:31:02,428 --> 00:31:06,369 Do you not think you would end up like me? 320 00:31:07,468 --> 00:31:09,169 Do you think your power... 321 00:31:10,299 --> 00:31:13,409 will last forever? 322 00:31:25,119 --> 00:31:26,319 I know... 323 00:31:27,619 --> 00:31:30,889 I was only able to come this far with His Majesty's support. 324 00:31:31,589 --> 00:31:34,059 Perhaps one day his support might end. 325 00:31:37,299 --> 00:31:38,799 However, do not worry. 326 00:31:40,129 --> 00:31:41,498 I am getting prepared... 327 00:31:42,968 --> 00:31:45,169 just in case. 328 00:31:46,669 --> 00:31:47,738 Yes. 329 00:31:49,438 --> 00:31:51,438 I will watch... 330 00:31:52,978 --> 00:31:55,208 if it goes as you planned in the underworld. 331 00:31:56,649 --> 00:31:58,649 But in my opinion, 332 00:32:00,089 --> 00:32:02,119 we will... 333 00:32:03,119 --> 00:32:05,988 meet sooner than you think. 334 00:32:08,659 --> 00:32:10,899 Look, Duk Ro. I mean, 335 00:32:12,268 --> 00:32:14,169 Hong Guk Young. 336 00:32:16,299 --> 00:32:18,139 The King is... 337 00:32:19,309 --> 00:32:22,909 scarier than you think. 338 00:32:23,839 --> 00:32:25,038 I know... 339 00:32:26,609 --> 00:32:28,849 His Majesty better than you do. 340 00:32:30,718 --> 00:32:35,889 There are things you only see from the distance. 341 00:32:36,919 --> 00:32:38,688 Goodbye now. 342 00:32:46,829 --> 00:32:49,698 I am here to watch my relative... 343 00:32:50,169 --> 00:32:51,698 leaving. 344 00:32:55,309 --> 00:32:56,909 I will leave now. 345 00:33:52,129 --> 00:33:55,299 Your son died in the place of exile. 346 00:33:56,299 --> 00:33:58,938 I thought I should tell you myself. 347 00:33:59,509 --> 00:34:01,138 So I asked you to come. 348 00:34:02,908 --> 00:34:04,179 Did you... 349 00:34:05,538 --> 00:34:07,149 kill him? 350 00:34:07,578 --> 00:34:08,578 Yes. 351 00:34:09,679 --> 00:34:11,248 I killed him. 352 00:34:12,949 --> 00:34:17,158 I killed your son in your place. 353 00:34:19,629 --> 00:34:22,699 Your son saved you. You should be grateful for it. 354 00:34:25,259 --> 00:34:26,868 You may leave now. 355 00:34:39,179 --> 00:34:40,679 You must... 356 00:34:41,408 --> 00:34:44,549 show respect to His Majesty before you leave. 357 00:34:55,828 --> 00:34:58,029 My son had sacrificed himself to save me, 358 00:34:59,429 --> 00:35:01,469 so I will not discard my life lightly. 359 00:35:44,739 --> 00:35:46,208 Your Majesty! 360 00:35:46,708 --> 00:35:48,348 Be careful please! 361 00:35:48,808 --> 00:35:49,878 Your Majesty! 362 00:35:49,879 --> 00:35:52,219 His Majesty is greatly drunk. 363 00:35:52,589 --> 00:35:54,088 No... I am not... 364 00:35:54,089 --> 00:35:55,918 Yes, sure you are not. 365 00:35:55,919 --> 00:35:57,557 - Your Majesty! - Oh my! 366 00:35:57,558 --> 00:35:58,618 My... 367 00:35:59,089 --> 00:36:00,958 I will call a physician. 368 00:36:05,399 --> 00:36:06,399 Your Majesty. 369 00:36:08,929 --> 00:36:11,069 Gosh. 370 00:36:12,469 --> 00:36:15,779 Gosh... 371 00:36:20,009 --> 00:36:21,408 Is it not Duk Im? 372 00:36:23,748 --> 00:36:25,848 You work hard until late. 373 00:36:31,458 --> 00:36:33,859 Lady Seo, you also work late. Thank you. 374 00:36:38,658 --> 00:36:39,699 I will... 375 00:36:41,799 --> 00:36:42,839 Let me... 376 00:36:46,509 --> 00:36:48,839 Thank you. 377 00:36:50,638 --> 00:36:52,108 - Royal Guard. - Yes, Your Majesty. 378 00:36:52,109 --> 00:36:54,248 You worked hard today too. 379 00:36:54,949 --> 00:36:56,279 Thank you, Your Majesty. 380 00:36:56,549 --> 00:36:59,719 I will give a... 381 00:37:01,449 --> 00:37:03,518 present for you all. 382 00:37:03,759 --> 00:37:06,089 Thank you, Your Majesty. 383 00:37:06,558 --> 00:37:08,388 Yes, let's see... 384 00:37:10,259 --> 00:37:13,128 Let me see... 385 00:37:13,129 --> 00:37:14,199 Your Majesty! 386 00:37:15,899 --> 00:37:16,899 Your Majesty! 387 00:37:16,900 --> 00:37:19,739 Let's see... What do we have... 388 00:37:25,679 --> 00:37:27,149 Here... 389 00:37:31,679 --> 00:37:33,888 Go make some honey tea. 390 00:37:34,388 --> 00:37:35,918 Lady Seo. 391 00:37:35,919 --> 00:37:37,018 To be honest, today... 392 00:37:38,888 --> 00:37:40,129 Duk Im. 393 00:37:41,429 --> 00:37:42,728 Where are you going? 394 00:37:44,029 --> 00:37:46,029 I am giving you a present. 395 00:37:47,299 --> 00:37:48,598 Sit closely. 396 00:37:56,839 --> 00:37:57,839 Here. 397 00:37:59,138 --> 00:38:02,248 I have prepared a present for you all. 398 00:38:02,549 --> 00:38:05,078 Cherish it as a family treasure. 399 00:38:06,549 --> 00:38:08,848 Thank you, Your Majesty. 400 00:38:09,219 --> 00:38:10,219 Here. 401 00:38:18,299 --> 00:38:21,768 Thin... 402 00:38:23,098 --> 00:38:26,569 and long... 403 00:38:29,038 --> 00:38:30,438 - Lady Seo. - Yes. 404 00:38:30,908 --> 00:38:32,978 How are my art skills? 405 00:38:34,009 --> 00:38:37,219 It is the best I have ever seen! 406 00:38:37,478 --> 00:38:40,748 Even the great artists will cry upon it. 407 00:38:44,118 --> 00:38:45,887 Among all the masterpieces... 408 00:38:45,888 --> 00:38:47,888 None is better than this. 409 00:38:50,759 --> 00:38:52,727 - Is that true? - Yes, Your Majesty. 410 00:38:52,728 --> 00:38:54,928 Then this is for Lady Seo. 411 00:38:54,929 --> 00:38:57,868 Thank you, Your Majesty! 412 00:38:58,339 --> 00:38:59,339 Now, 413 00:39:00,768 --> 00:39:02,368 - Royal Guard. - Yes, Your Majesty. 414 00:39:02,679 --> 00:39:06,808 Do you not want one as well? 415 00:39:08,078 --> 00:39:09,747 I surely do, Your Majesty. 416 00:39:09,748 --> 00:39:13,989 Then I shall draw something... 417 00:39:14,949 --> 00:39:17,819 that looks exactly like you. 418 00:39:18,919 --> 00:39:20,029 Here... 419 00:39:30,438 --> 00:39:31,469 There! 420 00:39:31,799 --> 00:39:34,438 This is for you. 421 00:39:37,839 --> 00:39:39,037 What is this, Your Majesty? 422 00:39:39,038 --> 00:39:43,219 How is it? Does it not look exactly like you? 423 00:39:44,379 --> 00:39:45,518 Oh my... 424 00:39:47,848 --> 00:39:49,388 It looks exactly like me. 425 00:39:53,658 --> 00:39:54,688 You... 426 00:39:56,429 --> 00:39:57,998 are quiet today. 427 00:40:02,529 --> 00:40:07,038 I will draw one for you as well, Duk Im. 428 00:40:08,208 --> 00:40:09,208 Here... 429 00:40:22,018 --> 00:40:23,018 There! 430 00:40:24,388 --> 00:40:26,228 How are my art skills? 431 00:40:28,029 --> 00:40:31,259 I dare speak truthfully... 432 00:40:36,469 --> 00:40:39,438 I heard the great artist of Joseon has great skills, 433 00:40:39,908 --> 00:40:42,808 but not as much as you, Your Majesty. 434 00:40:44,408 --> 00:40:45,438 Sure does! 435 00:40:47,149 --> 00:40:48,278 Is that true? 436 00:40:48,279 --> 00:40:50,279 - Yes, Your Majesty! - Yes, Your Majesty! 437 00:40:52,478 --> 00:40:55,418 Then I shall give this to Duk im. 438 00:40:55,419 --> 00:40:56,518 Here you go. 439 00:40:57,989 --> 00:41:01,529 Your Majesty! This makes me envy her. 440 00:41:01,888 --> 00:41:03,827 Please draw one more for me. 441 00:41:03,828 --> 00:41:07,598 Your Majesty! Please do not favor Duk Im! 442 00:41:08,828 --> 00:41:12,498 In that case, for you two... 443 00:41:14,208 --> 00:41:16,907 I shall draw just one more. 444 00:41:16,908 --> 00:41:19,339 - Yes, Your Majesty! - Yes, Your Majesty! 445 00:41:19,649 --> 00:41:21,208 I will go make the honey tea. 446 00:41:21,478 --> 00:41:22,548 Okay. 447 00:41:22,549 --> 00:41:26,148 I shall draw a picture that resembles you two. 448 00:41:26,149 --> 00:41:28,488 Thank you, Your Majesty! 449 00:41:28,489 --> 00:41:33,259 Here, this is for the Royal Guard. 450 00:41:36,129 --> 00:41:37,129 Oh my... 451 00:41:39,429 --> 00:41:42,429 This is surely great! 452 00:41:42,899 --> 00:41:45,699 Here... Give this to the Head Eunuch. 453 00:41:46,169 --> 00:41:47,768 Yes, Your Majesty. 454 00:41:56,518 --> 00:42:00,649 His Majesty has executed Prince Eunjeon today? 455 00:42:02,219 --> 00:42:04,219 Among the rebels... 456 00:42:05,058 --> 00:42:07,228 Prince Eunjeon's name was mentioned. 457 00:42:08,989 --> 00:42:10,728 Hence, His Majesty had no choice... 458 00:42:11,799 --> 00:42:13,629 but to allow the execution. 459 00:42:15,728 --> 00:42:19,537 His Majesty had spent nights trying not to have... 460 00:42:19,538 --> 00:42:21,239 his brother killed. 461 00:42:23,509 --> 00:42:25,478 I wonder how sad he is now. 462 00:42:48,328 --> 00:42:50,898 Your Majesty, the others... 463 00:42:50,899 --> 00:42:52,739 I sent them away as I wish to be alone. 464 00:42:54,938 --> 00:42:56,739 I suspected you gone as well. 465 00:43:03,949 --> 00:43:05,179 Drink this. 466 00:43:36,618 --> 00:43:38,219 Are you in pain? 467 00:43:40,949 --> 00:43:42,848 You should not say that. 468 00:43:46,629 --> 00:43:49,158 You are the one who gives me pain the most. 469 00:43:53,368 --> 00:43:55,029 Why do you avoid me these days? 470 00:43:57,969 --> 00:43:59,638 You also do not come to the library. 471 00:44:02,109 --> 00:44:04,707 I am busy these days... 472 00:44:04,708 --> 00:44:07,009 Are you avoiding being with me alone? 473 00:44:10,578 --> 00:44:13,649 Are you afraid I might ask for your answer quickly? 474 00:44:19,989 --> 00:44:21,259 Recently, I am... 475 00:44:23,759 --> 00:44:26,029 the same as others. 476 00:44:27,699 --> 00:44:29,227 What do you mean... 477 00:44:29,228 --> 00:44:31,498 I fear myself just as others do. 478 00:44:34,109 --> 00:44:37,009 Are you not afraid of a king who kills his own brother? 479 00:44:38,578 --> 00:44:40,108 Is it uncomfortable to stay beside... 480 00:44:40,109 --> 00:44:42,708 a man who kills even his own family? 481 00:44:42,908 --> 00:44:44,577 Why do you say that? 482 00:44:44,578 --> 00:44:47,018 Then why do you look at me with such eyes? 483 00:44:47,489 --> 00:44:50,018 Because you seem to be in so much pain... 484 00:44:52,058 --> 00:44:56,029 You seemed to be in pain ever since you got the throne. 485 00:44:56,158 --> 00:44:58,429 You don't look comfortable a day. 486 00:44:59,228 --> 00:45:03,438 I want to do something for you, but I can not do anything. 487 00:45:04,969 --> 00:45:09,138 I also feel helpless day by day. 488 00:45:10,379 --> 00:45:13,348 I wish I was rather a swordsman. 489 00:45:14,649 --> 00:45:17,219 Then at least I will be able to protect you. 490 00:45:18,649 --> 00:45:20,219 Don't make me laugh. 491 00:45:21,819 --> 00:45:25,419 I have many swordsmen. 492 00:45:27,828 --> 00:45:28,888 You know well... 493 00:45:30,859 --> 00:45:35,069 that is not what I want from you. 494 00:45:51,518 --> 00:45:53,618 You are unlucky today. 495 00:45:55,319 --> 00:45:56,518 It is just... 496 00:45:57,859 --> 00:45:59,219 you and me. 497 00:46:00,788 --> 00:46:02,658 You are drunk. 498 00:46:03,458 --> 00:46:05,298 Whatever you say today, 499 00:46:05,299 --> 00:46:07,129 you will not remember tomorrow. 500 00:46:07,469 --> 00:46:08,728 As you said, 501 00:46:10,699 --> 00:46:13,669 I won't remember anything tomorrow. 502 00:46:15,739 --> 00:46:18,438 If it is a night that I won't remember, 503 00:46:20,649 --> 00:46:22,978 would it not be okay to do whatever I want? 504 00:46:23,578 --> 00:46:27,348 Even if Your Majesty forget, I will remember. So please... 505 00:46:28,419 --> 00:46:29,489 Okay. 506 00:46:31,419 --> 00:46:33,188 You will remember. 507 00:46:35,788 --> 00:46:37,529 That is your punishment. 508 00:46:37,658 --> 00:46:38,759 What punishment? 509 00:46:39,399 --> 00:46:41,097 What did I do wrong? 510 00:46:41,098 --> 00:46:42,169 You dared... 511 00:46:45,038 --> 00:46:47,339 to push me away. 512 00:47:15,969 --> 00:47:16,969 Your Majesty. 513 00:47:17,998 --> 00:47:19,098 Your Majesty. 514 00:48:15,187 --> 00:48:17,787 Did you say you're announcing a spouse order? 515 00:48:17,788 --> 00:48:19,917 There is no good news from you. 516 00:48:20,158 --> 00:48:24,158 I will be ashamed to see the late King if this continues. 517 00:48:25,098 --> 00:48:28,198 I should choose a royal concubine to continue the royal bloodline. 518 00:48:28,468 --> 00:48:31,067 That is what I should do. 519 00:48:32,468 --> 00:48:34,468 I decide... 520 00:48:34,937 --> 00:48:36,337 who to put next to me. 521 00:48:37,578 --> 00:48:40,207 Then appoint someone as a royal concubine. 522 00:48:41,107 --> 00:48:45,547 Is there a woman in this country that you can't have? 523 00:48:47,018 --> 00:48:51,057 There can't be a woman who refuses your heart. 524 00:48:51,058 --> 00:48:52,187 Leave... 525 00:48:53,658 --> 00:48:56,658 my business to me. 526 00:48:57,598 --> 00:48:59,828 This is not only your business. 527 00:49:00,228 --> 00:49:03,897 This is my, queen dowager's business. 528 00:49:05,998 --> 00:49:09,237 It is your business to accept the woman... 529 00:49:09,937 --> 00:49:13,206 that I pick for you as a royal concubine. 530 00:49:13,207 --> 00:49:14,207 So... 531 00:49:15,578 --> 00:49:19,078 does it mean that you will choose without discussing with me? 532 00:49:20,618 --> 00:49:22,788 Did you discuss with me... 533 00:49:23,417 --> 00:49:25,888 when you sent my brother to exile? 534 00:49:28,027 --> 00:49:30,257 When you were just a Crown Prince, 535 00:49:30,397 --> 00:49:32,928 I have done you a favor. 536 00:49:33,868 --> 00:49:36,198 But as soon as you got on the throne, 537 00:49:36,897 --> 00:49:39,167 you quickly forgot about the old days. 538 00:49:41,507 --> 00:49:43,638 You're the Majesty of this country, 539 00:49:43,837 --> 00:49:46,237 but Internal Court is my job. 540 00:49:47,078 --> 00:49:48,348 So do not dare... 541 00:49:49,377 --> 00:49:50,817 to interfere. 542 00:49:54,888 --> 00:49:59,687 I will choose a woman who suits you the best. 543 00:50:12,968 --> 00:50:15,436 - Head Eunuch. - Yes, Your Majesty. 544 00:50:15,437 --> 00:50:17,337 Where is mother? 545 00:50:19,207 --> 00:50:21,848 Why did you ally with queen dowager? 546 00:50:25,817 --> 00:50:26,948 When the King... 547 00:50:28,018 --> 00:50:30,658 tried to kill my siblings and nephews, 548 00:50:33,618 --> 00:50:36,687 I wished queen dowager to be on my side. 549 00:50:37,428 --> 00:50:39,796 So I didn't oppose to her spouse order. 550 00:50:39,797 --> 00:50:41,428 I had no reason to as well. 551 00:50:43,897 --> 00:50:46,198 The spouse order is just a show. 552 00:50:47,038 --> 00:50:50,507 The royal concubine is already chosen. 553 00:50:51,437 --> 00:50:52,777 Who is she? 554 00:50:56,078 --> 00:50:57,917 Is it Hong Duk Ro is sister? 555 00:50:58,718 --> 00:51:02,117 Royal Secretary is a loyalist, so it is good for you. 556 00:51:02,118 --> 00:51:03,317 That loyalist... 557 00:51:04,388 --> 00:51:06,888 met my mother without my permission. 558 00:51:08,158 --> 00:51:12,558 Is that why you made Hong Duk Ro meet queen dowager? 559 00:51:15,027 --> 00:51:19,067 Hong Duk Ro is from the same Hong family as you. 560 00:51:20,237 --> 00:51:22,237 You must have been happy to make this happen. 561 00:51:22,737 --> 00:51:24,207 - Your Majesty. - Yes. 562 00:51:25,538 --> 00:51:29,207 Everything went as you wished. 563 00:51:30,207 --> 00:51:33,178 A daughter of a noble family is my Queen. 564 00:51:34,018 --> 00:51:36,587 The new royal concubine is also from a noble family... 565 00:51:37,518 --> 00:51:39,788 and from the same Hong family as you. 566 00:51:41,788 --> 00:51:43,558 Are you satisfied now? 567 00:51:44,658 --> 00:51:45,698 Your Majesty. 568 00:51:48,368 --> 00:51:51,098 I know why you're angry. 569 00:51:52,167 --> 00:51:53,538 You have someone... 570 00:51:54,408 --> 00:51:56,337 in your heart. 571 00:52:00,647 --> 00:52:04,777 Do you know who I called when the Royal Secretary came? 572 00:52:06,078 --> 00:52:07,317 Sung Duk Im. 573 00:52:08,618 --> 00:52:10,218 I called her. 574 00:52:12,417 --> 00:52:14,627 I asked her... 575 00:52:15,658 --> 00:52:20,027 to support you by your side as a royal concubine. 576 00:52:21,067 --> 00:52:23,667 I'm sorry Her Highness Lady Hyegyeong. 577 00:52:24,598 --> 00:52:27,868 I do not wish to be a royal concubine. 578 00:52:36,808 --> 00:52:37,877 Did... 579 00:52:40,147 --> 00:52:43,087 she really say that? 580 00:52:44,288 --> 00:52:45,317 Your Majesty, 581 00:52:46,487 --> 00:52:51,058 if you wish, I can force her to be a royal concubine. 582 00:52:51,598 --> 00:52:53,598 I like her, 583 00:52:55,397 --> 00:52:58,638 but you are my son who is more precious than my life. 584 00:53:02,937 --> 00:53:05,308 What do you want me to do? 585 00:53:17,558 --> 00:53:21,428 Your Majesty, is this the book you're looking for? 586 00:53:27,768 --> 00:53:29,428 The book was just an excuse... 587 00:53:31,198 --> 00:53:32,998 to call you here. 588 00:53:37,107 --> 00:53:38,678 I want to ask you something. 589 00:53:41,948 --> 00:53:44,118 Did my mother call for you? 590 00:53:48,018 --> 00:53:53,587 Did she ask if you would be my royal concubine? 591 00:53:55,328 --> 00:53:58,328 - Yes. - And you refused? 592 00:53:59,228 --> 00:54:00,868 Yes, Your Majesty. 593 00:54:07,437 --> 00:54:09,067 Why do I... 594 00:54:10,437 --> 00:54:12,337 have to hear this through my mother? 595 00:54:15,047 --> 00:54:16,908 Whether you said yes or no, 596 00:54:19,817 --> 00:54:21,448 you should have come and told me. 597 00:54:25,058 --> 00:54:26,388 Why are you afraid? 598 00:54:29,127 --> 00:54:30,728 No matter how angry I am, 599 00:54:32,098 --> 00:54:33,857 what can I do to you? 600 00:54:41,868 --> 00:54:43,707 What is your reason to refuse to be a royal concubine? 601 00:54:45,138 --> 00:54:47,007 Everything I have will disappear. 602 00:54:47,777 --> 00:54:49,448 I do not understand. 603 00:54:50,308 --> 00:54:51,647 Say it in a more understandable way. 604 00:54:52,078 --> 00:54:53,717 If I become your royal concubine, 605 00:54:53,718 --> 00:54:55,917 I need to give everything to you... 606 00:54:56,087 --> 00:54:57,917 and I will have nothing. 607 00:55:01,257 --> 00:55:03,027 All humans are the same. 608 00:55:03,788 --> 00:55:05,727 If you give everything to someone, 609 00:55:05,728 --> 00:55:07,968 you will want to receive everything as well. 610 00:55:08,627 --> 00:55:12,468 But you are a person who can not do that. 611 00:55:14,567 --> 00:55:17,137 To you it is just adding... 612 00:55:17,138 --> 00:55:19,737 an unimportant woman to your daily life, 613 00:55:21,007 --> 00:55:23,748 but my whole petty life will change. 614 00:55:24,317 --> 00:55:26,748 I will not be able to go back to my old life ever again. 615 00:55:31,388 --> 00:55:32,558 I am afraid... 616 00:55:34,158 --> 00:55:35,257 of losing. 617 00:55:39,757 --> 00:55:43,698 Does it mean that you are afraid of losing my heart? 618 00:55:45,138 --> 00:55:46,237 No. 619 00:55:47,038 --> 00:55:49,837 I am afraid of losing myself. 620 00:55:57,478 --> 00:55:59,518 I will put this off for a while. 621 00:56:03,147 --> 00:56:04,687 I said I will put this off. 622 00:56:06,457 --> 00:56:07,987 I did not say I will forget about it. 623 00:56:45,797 --> 00:56:47,697 You are going through a lot. 624 00:56:47,698 --> 00:56:50,127 - Are you doing fine? - Yes. 625 00:56:50,968 --> 00:56:52,138 That is good. 626 00:56:57,578 --> 00:56:59,808 You are here. 627 00:57:00,507 --> 00:57:03,707 His Excellency. Have you heard the announcement? 628 00:57:05,118 --> 00:57:08,888 Queen dowager made an order. 629 00:57:09,417 --> 00:57:10,518 I know that. 630 00:57:10,957 --> 00:57:12,957 It is about choosing a royal concubine. 631 00:57:13,417 --> 00:57:16,587 Do you know the most promising candidate? 632 00:57:18,257 --> 00:57:20,127 That is obvious. 633 00:57:25,998 --> 00:57:27,537 Royal Secretary, welcome. 634 00:57:27,538 --> 00:57:29,768 You are looking good today. 635 00:57:42,087 --> 00:57:43,147 Chief State Councilor. 636 00:57:44,118 --> 00:57:45,218 Hello. 637 00:58:14,218 --> 00:58:16,187 Choosing a royal concubine is Internal Court's business... 638 00:58:16,417 --> 00:58:20,118 so I prohibit the topic to be spoken here. 639 00:58:20,828 --> 00:58:23,087 Continuing the bloodline of Your Majesty... 640 00:58:23,357 --> 00:58:26,027 is the issue of the safety of our country and the royal family. 641 00:58:26,598 --> 00:58:29,828 How can we consider this topic as the Internal Court's business? 642 00:58:30,468 --> 00:58:32,567 It is choosing my royal concubine, 643 00:58:33,237 --> 00:58:35,808 but the authority is with queen dowager. 644 00:58:37,207 --> 00:58:41,107 Is there any other choice than accepting queen dowager's choice? 645 00:58:43,007 --> 00:58:47,078 If you are a loyal servant, of course you should not interfere. 646 00:58:49,848 --> 00:58:50,957 Your Majesty, 647 00:59:04,098 --> 00:59:05,868 I, Sim Hee Won... 648 00:59:06,638 --> 00:59:10,468 have one question. 649 00:59:11,207 --> 00:59:12,707 Go ahead. 650 00:59:13,007 --> 00:59:14,206 I still... 651 00:59:14,207 --> 00:59:19,147 do not know the big picture of yours. 652 00:59:20,848 --> 00:59:24,118 You are always in the library... 653 00:59:24,658 --> 00:59:26,456 and you are close to... 654 00:59:26,457 --> 00:59:28,487 concubines sons. 655 00:59:29,658 --> 00:59:31,158 I am sorry, 656 00:59:31,658 --> 00:59:34,627 but what use are they? 657 00:59:35,728 --> 00:59:40,797 Your Majesty, what are your plans for the future? 658 00:59:47,578 --> 00:59:49,908 There are several things that I want to remove... 659 00:59:50,578 --> 00:59:53,377 and three things that I wish to achieve. 660 00:59:56,987 --> 00:59:58,618 I am not the greatest King. 661 00:59:59,417 --> 01:00:01,357 Three things seem to be too much. 662 01:00:02,558 --> 01:00:04,328 I think two are enough. 663 01:00:10,228 --> 01:00:12,067 Now that I think about it... 664 01:00:13,167 --> 01:00:14,968 Two things are too much as well. 665 01:00:16,567 --> 01:00:20,007 Achieving one will be enough. 666 01:00:23,647 --> 01:00:24,777 It is water control. 667 01:00:25,848 --> 01:00:26,948 Water control. 668 01:00:27,518 --> 01:00:30,957 Is it to control water? 669 01:00:31,957 --> 01:00:33,557 Reducing the damage caused by flooding and drought... 670 01:00:33,558 --> 01:00:35,828 by building up all kinds of banks. 671 01:00:36,428 --> 01:00:39,997 Your Majesty, water control can be... 672 01:00:39,998 --> 01:00:43,027 done by the Repair and Bank Department. 673 01:00:44,868 --> 01:00:45,868 No. 674 01:00:48,607 --> 01:00:50,067 I think... 675 01:00:50,868 --> 01:00:52,837 there is nothing more important than water control. 676 01:00:53,737 --> 01:00:55,808 There is nothing more urgent than that too. 677 01:00:56,908 --> 01:01:01,018 So let's discuss water control today. 678 01:01:02,718 --> 01:01:05,587 I would like to hear your opinion about this. 679 01:01:08,788 --> 01:01:09,857 I am sorry. 680 01:01:12,698 --> 01:01:13,757 I have nothing to say. 681 01:01:23,337 --> 01:01:25,277 Are there any other opinions? 682 01:02:13,118 --> 01:02:16,087 I was worried that you would not come. 683 01:02:24,067 --> 01:02:26,038 We are choosing your woman... 684 01:02:26,468 --> 01:02:28,667 so you should be a part of it. 685 01:02:35,377 --> 01:02:36,547 It is you. 686 01:02:37,877 --> 01:02:40,547 - My Queen. - This is good. 687 01:02:41,348 --> 01:02:43,218 I felt lonely recently. 688 01:02:43,618 --> 01:02:46,288 Can you read a book for me from time to time? 689 01:02:49,087 --> 01:02:52,627 If you wish, I will choose court maids who are good at reading... 690 01:02:53,228 --> 01:02:54,828 and send them to your palace. 691 01:02:56,498 --> 01:02:58,437 I like this one. 692 01:03:03,468 --> 01:03:06,237 Since she likes you, go ahead. 693 01:03:07,978 --> 01:03:09,147 Yes, Your Majesty. 694 01:03:13,147 --> 01:03:14,218 My King, 695 01:03:16,547 --> 01:03:18,917 I am feeling dizzy. 696 01:03:19,317 --> 01:03:22,328 Could you help me walk? 697 01:03:45,248 --> 01:03:49,417 As a grandmother, shall I interfere in your business? 698 01:03:51,917 --> 01:03:54,888 It is not wrong to wish for something. 699 01:03:56,527 --> 01:03:58,228 Now you are a King. 700 01:04:00,457 --> 01:04:02,498 You may be greedy. 701 01:04:03,598 --> 01:04:06,067 If you want anything, you may force them... 702 01:04:06,337 --> 01:04:08,207 to give it to you. 703 01:04:09,968 --> 01:04:13,707 I do not understand what you mean. 704 01:04:15,348 --> 01:04:18,547 I want you to know... 705 01:04:19,618 --> 01:04:21,448 that I can help you at any time. 706 01:04:22,817 --> 01:04:27,357 I only wish to be a good King. 707 01:04:28,257 --> 01:04:30,857 I do not want to spare my time on personal matters. 708 01:04:31,797 --> 01:04:34,198 Then you should try harder. 709 01:04:36,368 --> 01:04:39,598 I do not see your accomplishments yet. 710 01:04:40,937 --> 01:04:43,337 You killed your grandfather, 711 01:04:43,638 --> 01:04:45,877 your aunt's stepson, 712 01:04:46,877 --> 01:04:48,607 and your own brother. 713 01:04:56,248 --> 01:04:59,788 I understand that you have struggled very hard... 714 01:05:00,388 --> 01:05:02,328 to survive. 715 01:05:05,127 --> 01:05:06,698 But about your accomplishment? 716 01:05:07,828 --> 01:05:09,027 I am not sure. 717 01:05:10,198 --> 01:05:12,638 I do not see any. 718 01:05:36,457 --> 01:05:38,126 As you all know, 719 01:05:38,127 --> 01:05:41,828 Queen Wonbin has become His Majesty's concubine. 720 01:05:42,468 --> 01:05:46,237 Queen Wonbin has to learn the royal customs first. 721 01:05:46,538 --> 01:05:49,006 Court Lady Kwon has left for Sookchang Palace... 722 01:05:49,007 --> 01:05:50,538 to teach her. 723 01:05:51,237 --> 01:05:55,546 While she is gone, the King's palace must stay safe and sound. 724 01:05:55,547 --> 01:05:56,607 Do you understand? 725 01:05:57,507 --> 01:05:59,518 - Yes, my lady. - Yes, my lady. 726 01:06:03,448 --> 01:06:06,118 The royal secretary is unbelievable. 727 01:06:06,888 --> 01:06:09,457 He was on a roll, 728 01:06:09,957 --> 01:06:11,597 and now he made his sister a concubine... 729 01:06:11,598 --> 01:06:13,198 and became the King's relative. 730 01:06:15,498 --> 01:06:18,196 You always praised Master Hong. 731 01:06:18,197 --> 01:06:19,968 Do you finally see who he is? 732 01:06:20,367 --> 01:06:23,167 He is just one greedy and scary man. 733 01:06:23,907 --> 01:06:27,206 Do not insult my master. 734 01:06:27,207 --> 01:06:28,747 He is no longer your master. 735 01:06:29,178 --> 01:06:32,047 He is a royal secretary with great power. 736 01:06:33,018 --> 01:06:37,287 Do you know he killed dozens of people for treason? 737 01:06:37,917 --> 01:06:41,457 He even arrested innocent court ladies and tortured them. 738 01:06:42,127 --> 01:06:43,157 Kyung Hee. 739 01:06:43,388 --> 01:06:44,797 You should stop. 740 01:06:47,627 --> 01:06:50,098 Lady Sung? 741 01:06:53,497 --> 01:06:54,637 Queen Wonbin. 742 01:06:54,638 --> 01:06:56,608 It is you. 743 01:06:56,907 --> 01:06:58,678 I have always wished to meet you again. 744 01:07:01,138 --> 01:07:02,178 Look. 745 01:07:02,348 --> 01:07:05,877 I kept the perfume pouch you gave me. 746 01:07:07,148 --> 01:07:10,747 My brother told me about you from time to time. 747 01:07:11,657 --> 01:07:13,617 He said you are a nice person, 748 01:07:14,787 --> 01:07:16,627 and that I can trust you. 749 01:07:18,257 --> 01:07:19,858 Queen Wonbin. 750 01:07:20,898 --> 01:07:22,598 Your Highness. 751 01:07:24,468 --> 01:07:27,238 Your Highness. Where are you? 752 01:07:38,947 --> 01:07:43,648 His Majesty is going to Sookchang Palace tonight. 753 01:07:44,917 --> 01:07:45,957 Yes. 754 01:07:46,757 --> 01:07:50,626 His Majesty will not come back tonight. 755 01:07:50,627 --> 01:07:52,528 You do not have to stay like that. 756 01:07:54,228 --> 01:07:56,598 Here. I have a gift for you. 757 01:07:58,367 --> 01:07:59,438 What is this? 758 01:07:59,968 --> 01:08:01,637 I have fresh cotton inside. 759 01:08:01,638 --> 01:08:04,107 It is very cozy when you hug it. 760 01:08:04,108 --> 01:08:07,037 You should hug it and sleep leaning against the wall. 761 01:08:08,808 --> 01:08:10,507 Thank you, my lady. 762 01:08:29,098 --> 01:08:32,938 Waiting for His Majesty all night long here... 763 01:08:33,997 --> 01:08:37,507 is only my duty. 764 01:08:38,938 --> 01:08:40,037 So... 765 01:08:41,907 --> 01:08:43,947 Do not think about anything else. 766 01:08:46,077 --> 01:08:48,488 I must get used to waiting. 767 01:08:50,447 --> 01:08:54,617 I am merely a court lady who serves the King.