1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:01,535 The Princess' Man 2 00:00:01,540 --> 00:00:02,750 Enjoy:) 1 00:00:02,797 --> 00:00:05,942 Episode 7 2 00:00:06,061 --> 00:00:09,817 [Kim Jongseo] 3 00:00:10,034 --> 00:00:12,077 "I hereby..." 4 00:00:13,308 --> 00:00:18,566 "appoint Kim Jongseo as Left State Councilor," 5 00:00:18,663 --> 00:00:21,570 "who, together with the state council he presides over," 6 00:00:21,730 --> 00:00:26,382 "shall watch over the crown prince." 7 00:01:03,351 --> 00:01:07,206 As long as providence blesses me with clarity, 8 00:01:07,335 --> 00:01:11,366 no royal shall ever interfere with our state affairs again. 9 00:01:11,837 --> 00:01:17,322 Any and all defiance shall be paid for in blood. 10 00:01:59,905 --> 00:02:03,789 Kim... Jongseo. 11 00:02:10,385 --> 00:02:13,028 If demise is what you wish for, 12 00:02:14,311 --> 00:02:18,019 I shall make your wish come true. 13 00:02:51,066 --> 00:02:53,852 I told you not to ever appear before me again. 14 00:02:53,941 --> 00:02:58,310 Why don't you vanish from my mind? 15 00:03:10,778 --> 00:03:15,134 After all you did, why subject me to this? 16 00:03:15,388 --> 00:03:20,274 You took no notice of me with such nonchalant disregard, and now... 17 00:03:20,368 --> 00:03:23,180 I can no longer continue to ignore my feelings. 18 00:03:23,274 --> 00:03:25,959 And neither can I pretend they do not exist. 19 00:03:26,256 --> 00:03:33,492 From here on in, I shall only listen to what my heart is telling me. 20 00:03:35,285 --> 00:03:39,270 And that is to abandon all hesitation and come here, 21 00:03:39,741 --> 00:03:45,591 so nothing you say will change my mind. 22 00:04:45,769 --> 00:04:50,100 What is your name? 23 00:04:53,706 --> 00:04:57,873 Is there a reason why you can't tell me? 24 00:05:03,229 --> 00:05:05,222 It's Yeori. 25 00:05:05,900 --> 00:05:07,572 Yeori. 26 00:05:08,007 --> 00:05:09,865 Yeori... 27 00:05:11,995 --> 00:05:16,409 Doesn't staying here alone daunt you? 28 00:05:19,387 --> 00:05:24,130 So can I leave you here and rest assured? 29 00:05:26,713 --> 00:05:28,185 Yes. 30 00:05:29,385 --> 00:05:34,882 Many are the questions I wish to ask, but the night is ripe so I shall leave. 31 00:05:35,400 --> 00:05:37,989 I will soon visit you again. 32 00:05:52,188 --> 00:05:54,394 Master... 33 00:05:59,748 --> 00:06:03,847 We can meet again, can't we? 34 00:06:04,350 --> 00:06:07,985 I would come even if you didn't want me to. 35 00:06:25,485 --> 00:06:27,251 My Lady... 36 00:06:28,004 --> 00:06:30,773 Who is that man? 37 00:06:44,522 --> 00:06:47,560 What?! Kim Seungyu? 38 00:06:50,435 --> 00:06:56,038 Your clan is having betrothal talks with Counselor Shin, and you meet him?! 39 00:06:56,897 --> 00:07:00,581 Should your parents find out... 40 00:07:02,888 --> 00:07:05,216 Keep this up and you'll be facing great distress. 41 00:07:05,325 --> 00:07:09,221 Don't even think about seeing that man again! 42 00:07:11,508 --> 00:07:14,812 - Yeori. - Yes... 43 00:07:14,972 --> 00:07:19,463 He told me he refuses to ignore his feelings. 44 00:07:19,559 --> 00:07:21,383 What?! 45 00:07:22,524 --> 00:07:25,067 And so do I. 46 00:07:25,310 --> 00:07:27,268 My Lady... 47 00:07:59,006 --> 00:08:06,304 Sire... Left State Councilor Kim Jongseo and Royal Chronicler Kim Seungyu seek your audience. 48 00:08:06,551 --> 00:08:08,428 Let them in. 49 00:08:21,705 --> 00:08:27,773 With Your Excellency's son by my side, I can only feel bolstered. 50 00:08:29,021 --> 00:08:34,542 For all he has done hitherto are lectures, he surely will be ill-equipped. 51 00:08:34,638 --> 00:08:38,061 May you bless him with your guidance and understanding. 52 00:08:39,441 --> 00:08:43,062 You and Chronicler Kim have long been acquainted, I hear? 53 00:08:43,154 --> 00:08:44,339 Yes. 54 00:08:44,433 --> 00:08:47,934 In spite of our long friendship, I can attest to how praiseworthy he is. 55 00:08:48,028 --> 00:08:52,559 And if of anything I can be sure, it is the fact he will serve you with great wisdom. 56 00:08:53,030 --> 00:08:54,972 Your Highness is flattering me. 57 00:08:55,172 --> 00:09:02,157 Had my father been still among us, he would have rejoiced to witness this. 58 00:09:03,278 --> 00:09:05,126 Sire. 59 00:09:05,339 --> 00:09:11,693 The former king vowed to protect you from the netherworld. 60 00:09:11,924 --> 00:09:14,651 Let no fear delay your glorious reign, 61 00:09:14,747 --> 00:09:20,377 for this humble servant shall devote his every last breath to bulwark your path. 62 00:09:20,859 --> 00:09:23,967 I'm overwhelmed with gratitude, Councilor. 63 00:09:53,714 --> 00:09:55,774 What brings you here, Uncle? 64 00:09:55,854 --> 00:09:59,159 I came to pay Your Majesty my respects. 65 00:09:59,258 --> 00:10:01,812 Are you heading to the council hall? 66 00:10:01,934 --> 00:10:06,318 I suggest Your Highness refrain from visiting this palace. 67 00:10:06,728 --> 00:10:10,826 I wish royals didn't force me to admonish them for their reticence. 68 00:10:10,991 --> 00:10:16,205 For it can only delude them that regency is still an option. 69 00:10:16,441 --> 00:10:22,479 So an uncle cannot even show earnest concern for his beloved nephew? 70 00:10:22,781 --> 00:10:27,675 The state council shall offer me guidance in administrating state matters. 71 00:10:27,804 --> 00:10:33,196 So you needn't be concerned, Uncle. 72 00:10:35,433 --> 00:10:38,079 Let us go. 73 00:11:04,968 --> 00:11:08,415 Kim Jongseo's world has come, indeed. 74 00:11:09,655 --> 00:11:12,064 Your Highness should "refrain from visiting the palace"?! 75 00:11:12,158 --> 00:11:14,536 How dare he subject you to such aberrant tyranny? 76 00:11:14,618 --> 00:11:21,580 One foot in the grave, and yet still mincing about with utter disregard... Ehh Ehh! 77 00:11:21,893 --> 00:11:25,399 Troublesome it is, indeed. 78 00:11:26,219 --> 00:11:29,942 What are you trying to say? 79 00:11:30,052 --> 00:11:36,921 Councilor Kim will be trying to rid His Majesty of all obstacles before his time comes. 80 00:11:37,118 --> 00:11:39,487 And what would that imply? 81 00:11:39,678 --> 00:11:44,795 That anyone posing a threat to the throne will bear the consequences. 82 00:11:44,982 --> 00:11:50,186 Your Highness. We cannot remain silent whilst this infamy goes on. 83 00:11:50,456 --> 00:11:54,764 Methinks our long-awaited regale should be expedited. 84 00:11:55,078 --> 00:12:00,205 And for a proper feast, we will need some manpower. 85 00:12:00,593 --> 00:12:05,124 So at last we will put them to good use. 86 00:12:06,772 --> 00:12:09,703 May we alert the counselor on this matter? 87 00:12:09,861 --> 00:12:13,870 He's already on board, why hide our destination?! 88 00:12:36,445 --> 00:12:39,676 Are you on your way back to the Hall of Worthies? 89 00:12:40,600 --> 00:12:41,907 Yes. 90 00:12:42,111 --> 00:12:46,697 Your adulation paved the way for a post in the Royal Secretariat, 91 00:12:46,886 --> 00:12:50,054 but I see the string you pulled revealed a loose end?! 92 00:12:50,150 --> 00:12:54,768 And all it amounted to was becoming retainer of a royal coveting the throne... 93 00:12:54,938 --> 00:12:59,146 If that is not willfully bringing disgrace upon one's name... 94 00:13:01,394 --> 00:13:05,247 Let your scholarly repute satisfy your every whim. 95 00:13:06,883 --> 00:13:11,273 Your Excellency needn't concern himself with my future. 96 00:13:11,488 --> 00:13:14,675 Stay away from Prince Suyang. 97 00:13:14,898 --> 00:13:19,936 Let that be my last word of warning, out of concern for your survival. 98 00:13:51,083 --> 00:13:53,853 What brings you here? 99 00:13:55,026 --> 00:13:58,893 I haven't seen you all reunited in quite a long while. 100 00:13:59,181 --> 00:14:01,628 Forgive us for all the anguish we subjected you to. 101 00:14:01,771 --> 00:14:03,564 What anguish?! 102 00:14:03,654 --> 00:14:08,445 I knew that one day your wayward antics would reach the court. 103 00:14:08,656 --> 00:14:14,822 Ehh... Look at him, trying to hide his concern once again. 104 00:14:15,010 --> 00:14:17,293 I'm afraid I'll have to ask Your Highness to bless us with some quiet. 105 00:14:17,399 --> 00:14:20,695 And I also hope you will not miss your lectures. 106 00:14:24,238 --> 00:14:27,272 If there is anything I regret about becoming Royal son-in-law... 107 00:14:27,381 --> 00:14:31,062 is the fact I have to attend those lectures. 108 00:14:35,523 --> 00:14:39,278 And what's with all the imposing silence over there? 109 00:14:39,819 --> 00:14:42,574 Has he not always been this way? 110 00:14:44,321 --> 00:14:48,300 It's nice to see that you haven't forsaken your friendship. 111 00:14:48,439 --> 00:14:54,232 No matter where your paths might lead to, always revel in your loyalty. 112 00:15:08,657 --> 00:15:12,038 I have other plans, so you'll have to excuse me. 113 00:15:19,283 --> 00:15:22,590 I can guess what they are. I can feel it. 114 00:15:23,261 --> 00:15:24,897 Feel what? 115 00:15:25,184 --> 00:15:29,323 What only those who marry can feel, my friend. 116 00:15:29,535 --> 00:15:33,566 He's going to meet a woman. 117 00:15:48,785 --> 00:15:51,513 You never acted like this before, so I guess that explains all the smiles... 118 00:15:51,631 --> 00:15:53,808 Now you even gaze at a mirror... 119 00:15:53,938 --> 00:15:56,963 Next thing you know, the sun will set in the east. 120 00:15:58,481 --> 00:16:01,169 What are you trying to accomplish?! 121 00:16:01,309 --> 00:16:05,349 You even lied to your mother, saying you'd spend a few days praying at the temple... 122 00:16:05,508 --> 00:16:09,314 And now that man thinks of you as a mere court attendant? 123 00:16:09,491 --> 00:16:12,680 I will tell him the truth next time we meet. 124 00:16:20,543 --> 00:16:24,897 But Yeori is my name! Stop using it in that manner. 125 00:17:09,667 --> 00:17:12,384 I thought you wouldn't come. 126 00:17:12,588 --> 00:17:14,867 I came late on purpose. 127 00:17:15,112 --> 00:17:19,211 Add a little anxiety and every meeting will feel like a blessing. 128 00:17:24,802 --> 00:17:28,280 I couldn't have come sooner even if I wished, 129 00:17:28,438 --> 00:17:30,794 for I had matters to tend to at the palace. 130 00:17:30,883 --> 00:17:33,304 The anxiety was mine. 131 00:17:44,034 --> 00:17:48,447 But what brought you here to this temple? 132 00:17:50,298 --> 00:17:54,662 It's a place I always used to frequent. 133 00:17:55,112 --> 00:17:59,202 Have you lost your parents? 134 00:18:05,805 --> 00:18:09,524 - Actually... - Forgive my asking. 135 00:18:10,666 --> 00:18:12,949 Isn't it bothersome to live here? 136 00:18:13,558 --> 00:18:17,155 The garments you don make you resemble a noble maiden, 137 00:18:17,262 --> 00:18:19,931 so I never imagined you were facing any quandaries. 138 00:18:20,696 --> 00:18:22,709 Forgive me. 139 00:18:24,173 --> 00:18:28,422 Such courteous bearing does not suit you. 140 00:18:29,229 --> 00:18:34,959 Where has the daring and dauntless young damsel I knew gone? 141 00:19:02,148 --> 00:19:04,755 Where did you learn that prose? 142 00:19:05,015 --> 00:19:08,744 Judging by our lectures, you looked quite accomplished. 143 00:19:09,285 --> 00:19:11,196 I just picked it up by watching... 144 00:19:11,303 --> 00:19:14,241 All the more remarkable, then. 145 00:19:16,807 --> 00:19:18,607 Your Highness. 146 00:19:19,408 --> 00:19:20,479 What?! 147 00:19:20,650 --> 00:19:24,867 Lecturer Kim Seungyu shall now commence his lecture. 148 00:19:42,412 --> 00:19:49,992 {\a6}*From Poet Gu Xiong's "Pleading for an Earnest Advice" 149 00:19:44,307 --> 00:19:49,992 Hwanashim Winishim, Shiji Sangeokshim*. 150 00:19:51,510 --> 00:20:00,089 "When our hearts become one, I bask in the depth of our yearning." 151 00:20:16,425 --> 00:20:23,182 {\a6}[*From Sanqu Poet Yuan Haowen's "Swan Geese Tomb"] 152 00:20:16,873 --> 00:20:23,182 Munsegan, Jeongsihamul, Jikgyosaengsa Sangheo*. 153 00:20:26,265 --> 00:20:31,235 "What is love, to the world I ask." 154 00:20:31,530 --> 00:20:33,953 "But here is my answer." 155 00:20:34,095 --> 00:20:41,240 "It means you and I becoming one, with nary a hesitation," 156 00:20:42,014 --> 00:20:45,805 "Until death do us part." 157 00:21:52,370 --> 00:21:55,730 Those garments suit you. 158 00:21:55,858 --> 00:22:00,566 Ridding myself of those cumbersome official robes can only bring me peace. 159 00:22:02,896 --> 00:22:05,321 Was it not around here? 160 00:22:05,533 --> 00:22:09,388 Just as you suggest. 161 00:22:48,874 --> 00:22:50,236 Halt! 162 00:22:50,391 --> 00:22:52,045 His Highness Prince Suyang is here! 163 00:22:52,151 --> 00:22:54,191 Pay your respects! 164 00:23:00,572 --> 00:23:03,103 They are finely trained specimen. 165 00:23:03,256 --> 00:23:06,096 Men who will suit your purpose. 166 00:23:08,829 --> 00:23:12,649 All they're waiting for is an order from Your Highness. 167 00:23:24,900 --> 00:23:27,705 Why are you suddenly looking so disheartened? 168 00:23:27,878 --> 00:23:30,822 Are you that mortified to see me leave? 169 00:23:30,998 --> 00:23:33,376 Stop making fun of me. 170 00:23:35,577 --> 00:23:40,292 On Her Highness' birthday, I will escort His Majesty to her residence. 171 00:23:40,402 --> 00:23:44,037 Once that is dealt with, I will come back right away. 172 00:23:45,229 --> 00:23:47,005 Yes. 173 00:23:59,653 --> 00:24:03,826 Will you stop and just go? 174 00:24:41,713 --> 00:24:44,059 You'll fall. 175 00:24:44,180 --> 00:24:47,020 Look where you're going. 176 00:25:32,620 --> 00:25:34,621 - Hit List - 177 00:25:35,495 --> 00:25:40,242 It's the list of esteemed guests we are to invite to our regale. 178 00:25:45,404 --> 00:25:47,788 [Kim Jongseo] 179 00:26:03,607 --> 00:26:06,368 [Prince Anpyeong] 180 00:26:14,059 --> 00:26:16,544 [Min Shin] 181 00:26:17,896 --> 00:26:22,205 We must rid ourselves of everyone connected to Kim Jongseo. 182 00:26:22,328 --> 00:26:27,227 Will a hundred odd men hiding in ambush suffice to deal with them all? 183 00:26:27,338 --> 00:26:30,360 They could easily muster the help of royal palace guard and board of military affairs. 184 00:26:30,501 --> 00:26:35,325 Acting in haste could actually put us in dire quandaries. 185 00:26:35,433 --> 00:26:39,987 Should we not dispose of them at the very same time, 186 00:26:40,084 --> 00:26:42,909 all our efforts will be in vain. 187 00:26:43,016 --> 00:26:47,575 For even a lone survivor would be enough to alert His Majesty, 188 00:26:47,693 --> 00:26:52,699 and incriminate us all for treason. 189 00:26:53,311 --> 00:26:57,678 How about Your Highness invite them all at once? 190 00:26:57,937 --> 00:27:01,704 A mere invite would not guarantee their participation. 191 00:27:05,476 --> 00:27:09,725 If dealing with them all is unfeasible, let us at least rid ourselves of Kim Jongseo. 192 00:27:09,819 --> 00:27:14,492 The rest are a throng of retainers who will aimlessly wander without their beacon. 193 00:27:15,259 --> 00:27:20,115 Kim Jongseo?! And you believe it would be that easy? 194 00:27:20,469 --> 00:27:24,965 Tigers or lions as they might be, leaders never parade about alone. 195 00:27:25,247 --> 00:27:29,157 I'll have to personally seek audience with him, then. 196 00:27:34,587 --> 00:27:38,614 Who would ever believe Your Highness would be so daring... 197 00:27:38,767 --> 00:27:45,229 as to bring demise upon him at his own residence?! 198 00:27:58,179 --> 00:28:02,687 Why do you keep staring at that man's fan, grinning every step of the way? 199 00:28:20,049 --> 00:28:22,568 Are you making your return from the temple? 200 00:28:22,717 --> 00:28:24,569 Yes, Father. 201 00:28:30,374 --> 00:28:35,582 If seeing your future in-law parade about at this belated hour... 202 00:28:35,688 --> 00:28:40,142 makes you reconsider our betrothal, I shall bear no ill will. 203 00:28:41,695 --> 00:28:44,308 Surely you jest. 204 00:29:01,121 --> 00:29:02,446 What are you doing? 205 00:29:02,559 --> 00:29:04,631 Is this paltry fan what really matters now? 206 00:29:04,725 --> 00:29:08,581 You just faced your future father-in-law, and this is all you do? 207 00:29:08,734 --> 00:29:09,809 Give it back. 208 00:29:09,925 --> 00:29:11,628 I thought you were going to tell him today?! 209 00:29:11,745 --> 00:29:16,524 To him you're still Yeori, the court attendant. When will you confess the truth? 210 00:29:16,701 --> 00:29:21,397 I was going to, but in his presence it's as if I lose the will to speak. 211 00:29:21,679 --> 00:29:24,133 I don't really know how to deal with it myself. 212 00:29:24,242 --> 00:29:27,299 So don't meet that Kim Seungyu again. 213 00:29:27,392 --> 00:29:31,512 What if your mother finds this fan? 214 00:29:31,625 --> 00:29:34,399 Stop acting like this and just give it back! 215 00:29:46,786 --> 00:29:49,458 Kim Seungyu?! 216 00:29:54,333 --> 00:30:00,722 Are you reneging on the promise you made with your father? 217 00:30:01,419 --> 00:30:03,306 Forgive me. 218 00:30:04,232 --> 00:30:10,059 Did you reveal the fact that you're my daughter to him? 219 00:30:10,400 --> 00:30:11,698 I did not. 220 00:30:11,792 --> 00:30:16,709 He thinks of me as a court attendant ousted from the palace. 221 00:30:18,092 --> 00:30:20,862 Are you in love with him? 222 00:30:26,453 --> 00:30:30,141 And does he share your feelings? 223 00:30:31,644 --> 00:30:33,280 He might... 224 00:30:33,537 --> 00:30:35,298 Seryeong. 225 00:30:35,407 --> 00:30:38,204 You will soon have to marry. 226 00:30:38,340 --> 00:30:42,794 Can't that betrothal be broken? 227 00:30:43,051 --> 00:30:47,531 Are you really going to defy your father? 228 00:30:47,642 --> 00:30:51,668 - That wasn't my intention. - Ohh Ohh! 229 00:30:52,313 --> 00:30:55,268 That betrothal is definitive, end of story. 230 00:30:55,375 --> 00:31:02,588 Keep showing such heedless defiance, and I will repudiate our every tie. 231 00:31:42,879 --> 00:31:46,245 That betrothal is definitive, end of story. 232 00:31:54,298 --> 00:31:58,874 What? I said you can't go anywhere, what is it again? 233 00:32:02,230 --> 00:32:06,797 Is it because you can't attend Her Highness' birthday celebrations? 234 00:32:07,109 --> 00:32:13,247 You've always been the one to participate, but this time Lady Sejeong is going. 235 00:32:14,810 --> 00:32:19,898 On Her Highness' birthday, I will escort His Majesty to her residence. 236 00:32:20,393 --> 00:32:23,641 Yeori. I'll head to Her Highness' residence a moment. 237 00:32:23,830 --> 00:32:27,058 I'll just meet that man and tell him not to wait for me. 238 00:32:27,196 --> 00:32:30,211 No way. I told you that you can't go anywhere! 239 00:32:30,364 --> 00:32:33,581 What is all this clamor? 240 00:32:35,923 --> 00:32:39,557 What else did you do, forcing me to do things on your behalf? 241 00:32:39,662 --> 00:32:44,186 If it's just her birthday, why do I have to bring this along? 242 00:32:44,299 --> 00:32:46,022 Sejeong... 243 00:32:46,446 --> 00:32:48,399 You want to go together? 244 00:32:49,100 --> 00:32:54,891 Yes... Staying home for these last few days was so suffocating for her... 245 00:32:55,092 --> 00:32:59,753 I'll make sure she doesn't go anywhere else and remain beside her. 246 00:33:03,079 --> 00:33:08,324 I've always been the one who dealt with Her Highness' birthdays... 247 00:33:08,948 --> 00:33:12,538 Don't you realize the gravity of your misdeeds? 248 00:33:12,724 --> 00:33:15,779 What your father told me was appalling. 249 00:33:15,887 --> 00:33:18,187 My apologies. 250 00:33:18,905 --> 00:33:20,429 What is it? 251 00:33:20,524 --> 00:33:21,832 What did she do, Mother? 252 00:33:21,939 --> 00:33:23,436 Never mind. 253 00:33:23,560 --> 00:33:27,695 But you will only pay your respects and return immediately. 254 00:33:27,803 --> 00:33:31,017 - Is that clear? - Yes. 255 00:33:39,043 --> 00:33:42,467 Must you really go through all this just to see Her Highness? 256 00:33:42,593 --> 00:33:45,010 Let us meet here again in a few hours. 257 00:33:45,152 --> 00:33:46,960 All right. 258 00:33:55,228 --> 00:33:59,066 Your Highness... They are gifts coming from all the eight provinces. 259 00:33:59,175 --> 00:34:01,562 What could gifts possibly amount to?! 260 00:34:01,678 --> 00:34:05,457 Remember to prepare a befitting reception for His Majesty. 261 00:34:05,845 --> 00:34:07,584 Yes, Your Highness. 262 00:34:36,976 --> 00:34:42,355 So this is how a woman's quarters look like. 263 00:35:24,293 --> 00:35:27,130 How dare you violate my quarters? 264 00:35:27,907 --> 00:35:31,669 It is your first birthday since we joined in conjugal ties, 265 00:35:32,004 --> 00:35:34,781 so I wanted to give you something in celebration. 266 00:35:35,012 --> 00:35:39,136 By sneaking into my quarters like this? 267 00:35:49,033 --> 00:35:51,340 Despite the end of our clan's fortunes, 268 00:35:51,493 --> 00:35:57,743 my mother long held onto these so that I could give them to my spouse. 269 00:35:58,001 --> 00:36:05,053 My only intent was to make you a surprise, but I ended up importuning you. 270 00:37:22,872 --> 00:37:27,125 Were you afraid we wouldn't have enough victuals? 271 00:37:28,067 --> 00:37:32,551 They were lovingly prepared by my mother. 272 00:38:03,023 --> 00:38:05,330 I suppose... 273 00:38:06,113 --> 00:38:08,790 they're not all that bad. 274 00:38:48,267 --> 00:38:50,649 When will we be acting? 275 00:38:51,028 --> 00:38:59,065 On a day like today, when His Majesty visits Her Highness' residence. 276 00:38:59,324 --> 00:39:04,322 When His Majesty leaves the palace unattended?! 277 00:39:04,449 --> 00:39:10,408 That's right... As Kim Jongseo already gained control of the palace, 278 00:39:10,667 --> 00:39:13,916 serving His Majesty has become quite the cumbersome ordeal. 279 00:39:14,045 --> 00:39:19,436 If after ridding ourselves of Kim Jongseo we surround Princess Gyeonghye's residence, 280 00:39:19,518 --> 00:39:24,084 His Majesty will be swiftly convinced of our intents. 281 00:39:24,225 --> 00:39:28,227 He would then endorse His Highness' hit list through an edict, 282 00:39:28,357 --> 00:39:32,441 and summon all our esteemed guests with no turmoil. 283 00:39:34,025 --> 00:39:37,714 Solicited by this mysterious royal summoning to convene there, 284 00:39:37,820 --> 00:39:41,858 they will pay their inadvertence in blood. 285 00:39:42,853 --> 00:39:46,719 Is it not a remarkable stratagem? 286 00:39:47,048 --> 00:39:49,755 But it does not end there. 287 00:39:50,462 --> 00:39:53,110 After seizing control of Princess Gyeonghye's residence, 288 00:39:53,286 --> 00:39:58,985 we would need a military presence able to escort His Majesty here. 289 00:39:59,268 --> 00:40:03,668 Wouldn't a prefect of the capital bureau befit that task? 290 00:40:15,377 --> 00:40:18,838 What brings our esteemed prefect to these quarters? 291 00:40:19,014 --> 00:40:24,052 We were ordered to coordinate security before His Majesty's arrival. 292 00:40:38,084 --> 00:40:40,559 How have you been faring, Sire? 293 00:40:40,662 --> 00:40:45,488 I am overjoyed to see you outside our palace walls. 294 00:40:53,599 --> 00:40:58,620 Let that be my last word of warning, out of concern for your survival. 295 00:40:59,153 --> 00:41:01,724 Let us go in, Sire. 296 00:41:10,817 --> 00:41:14,592 - She's inside. - Who? 297 00:41:14,733 --> 00:41:18,977 The lady this fool likes, Prince Suyang's eldest. 298 00:41:19,197 --> 00:41:21,088 Good for you. 299 00:41:21,691 --> 00:41:24,548 Look at him, he's lost it already! 300 00:41:34,691 --> 00:41:39,753 Sire, how have you been? Please, come in. 301 00:41:46,557 --> 00:41:50,617 Are you aware of the fact Kim Seungyu will escort His Majesty? 302 00:41:50,973 --> 00:41:54,255 It's better for the both of you if you don't meet here. 303 00:41:54,437 --> 00:41:58,322 What would be the point of revealing your true identity now? 304 00:42:14,887 --> 00:42:17,197 She's inside. 305 00:42:17,314 --> 00:42:21,019 The lady this fool likes, Prince Suyang's eldest. 306 00:42:26,647 --> 00:42:28,330 Where are you rushing to? 307 00:42:32,709 --> 00:42:35,107 If you're here, say it openly. 308 00:42:35,219 --> 00:42:38,088 Were you going to leave without even seeing me? 309 00:42:42,624 --> 00:42:44,808 Did you come to visit Her Highness? 310 00:42:45,060 --> 00:42:46,415 Yes. 311 00:42:46,849 --> 00:42:48,865 Hey... Kim Seungyu! 312 00:42:48,992 --> 00:42:50,320 Kim Seungyu, where are you? 313 00:42:50,410 --> 00:42:54,317 Have a safe return. I shall soon visit you at the temple. 314 00:42:54,853 --> 00:42:56,754 Master. 315 00:42:58,190 --> 00:43:01,609 I will not be at Seungbeop Temple for the time being. 316 00:43:02,533 --> 00:43:04,419 What are you trying to say? 317 00:43:04,532 --> 00:43:07,304 I have some matters to tend to. 318 00:43:07,524 --> 00:43:09,371 And where? 319 00:43:09,972 --> 00:43:13,832 I'll tell you about it once I'm back. 320 00:43:14,703 --> 00:43:18,086 Are you going to vanish out of the blue again? 321 00:43:18,199 --> 00:43:19,971 It won't take long. 322 00:43:20,081 --> 00:43:24,119 I will soon be back and come visit you. 323 00:43:25,673 --> 00:43:27,674 You mean it? 324 00:43:40,711 --> 00:43:45,488 Hey! Chronicler Kim! Where did you go? 325 00:43:46,180 --> 00:43:48,137 Take good care of yourself. 326 00:43:48,286 --> 00:43:50,797 I will. 327 00:44:24,062 --> 00:44:25,886 Leave at once! 328 00:44:26,030 --> 00:44:29,703 She's the one who brought it up! Why take it out on me? 329 00:44:29,798 --> 00:44:35,507 After promising you'd stay beside her and coming back separately, you still claim that? 330 00:44:35,948 --> 00:44:39,235 Must I beat some sense into you? 331 00:44:55,408 --> 00:44:57,021 Sit. 332 00:45:06,489 --> 00:45:11,386 So... Did you meet that Kim Seungyu? 333 00:45:12,080 --> 00:45:15,329 Was it enjoyable enough to defy your parents over it? 334 00:45:15,536 --> 00:45:17,117 Forgive me. 335 00:45:17,221 --> 00:45:19,307 There is nothing to forgive. 336 00:45:19,550 --> 00:45:23,945 Since you and that man will never meet again. 337 00:45:24,459 --> 00:45:31,910 For if there is anyone who can never end up with you, it's Kim Seungyu. 338 00:45:32,557 --> 00:45:33,507 Mother... 339 00:45:33,618 --> 00:45:38,560 Sharing feelings with the son of your father's greatest enemy... 340 00:45:38,876 --> 00:45:41,333 Are you out of your mind? 341 00:45:43,405 --> 00:45:45,678 What are you trying to say? 342 00:45:45,841 --> 00:45:50,997 His father Kim Jongseo is attempting to cause the downfall of our clan. 343 00:45:51,563 --> 00:45:54,775 If witnessing your family succumb in a crimson tide is not enough to stop you, 344 00:45:55,081 --> 00:46:00,012 go ahead and fulfill your wishes. 345 00:46:07,705 --> 00:46:09,688 A court attendant?! 346 00:46:10,347 --> 00:46:14,638 So that lady who pretended to be Her Highness was a court attendant? 347 00:46:15,556 --> 00:46:19,450 See? Told you he got himself a woman, didn't I? 348 00:46:21,029 --> 00:46:22,654 Right... 349 00:46:23,360 --> 00:46:26,973 So now what, are you going to marry that court attendant? 350 00:46:27,361 --> 00:46:33,808 She might have been ousted from the palace, but will it be all right? 351 00:46:34,537 --> 00:46:36,668 I'll have to make sure it is. 352 00:46:37,343 --> 00:46:41,470 Fine... Let's suppose you'd be fine with that. 353 00:46:41,731 --> 00:46:45,986 But would someone as covetous and controlling as your father... 354 00:46:46,079 --> 00:46:48,468 let his son join a mere court attendant in conjugal ties? 355 00:46:48,575 --> 00:46:50,845 Hey... You fool. 356 00:46:51,245 --> 00:46:52,757 What are you implying? 357 00:46:52,854 --> 00:46:57,236 I wonder who else could promote someone deprived of his title to chronicler, 358 00:46:57,456 --> 00:46:59,896 if not your father. 359 00:47:01,108 --> 00:47:05,059 With our esteemed left state councilor pampering your every step, 360 00:47:05,299 --> 00:47:06,883 I can see why you'd be filled with such resolve. 361 00:47:07,024 --> 00:47:10,544 - You little... - Shin Myeon. 362 00:47:11,674 --> 00:47:13,910 Watch your mouth. 363 00:47:15,499 --> 00:47:19,316 - Naeuri. - What's the matter? 364 00:47:19,528 --> 00:47:22,600 His Highness Prince Suyang is looking for you. 365 00:47:24,049 --> 00:47:28,687 How about you, then? Playing Suyang's retainer now? 366 00:47:28,799 --> 00:47:32,510 Why, can't I? 367 00:47:33,523 --> 00:47:34,940 You two! 368 00:47:35,052 --> 00:47:37,421 What's wrong with you? 369 00:47:57,244 --> 00:48:02,882 His father Kim Jongseo is attempting to cause the downfall of our clan. 370 00:48:07,602 --> 00:48:10,438 Don't you even dare dream about it! 371 00:48:10,665 --> 00:48:17,100 For your father and his have become sworn enemies. 372 00:48:36,548 --> 00:48:38,890 I saw you earlier today. 373 00:48:41,857 --> 00:48:44,034 Since when... 374 00:48:45,577 --> 00:48:50,084 Since when have you started meeting Seungyu again? 375 00:48:50,849 --> 00:48:54,769 Are you telling me you were at Her Highness' residence? 376 00:48:56,275 --> 00:48:59,551 Don't you realize that you two... 377 00:49:00,234 --> 00:49:02,705 can no longer meet each other? 378 00:49:04,447 --> 00:49:08,725 And who can decide whom I may or may not meet? 379 00:49:08,833 --> 00:49:12,475 Can anyone judge that, or is it up to fate? 380 00:49:12,825 --> 00:49:17,781 But you and I shall soon join in conjugal ties. 381 00:49:19,193 --> 00:49:23,289 I was already informed of our betrothal. 382 00:49:26,844 --> 00:49:29,534 So you knew... 383 00:49:30,659 --> 00:49:33,477 If that's the case, why still meet... 384 00:49:33,771 --> 00:49:39,268 I merely thought that a friend of the master could also be a friend of mine, 385 00:49:40,280 --> 00:49:45,624 but I never considered you as a prospective spouse. 386 00:50:01,531 --> 00:50:04,571 So you already knew? 387 00:50:32,683 --> 00:50:36,696 Losing your mind over this will not change a thing. 388 00:50:40,439 --> 00:50:42,746 I'm sure it's hard to bear. 389 00:50:44,076 --> 00:50:49,733 Contending over the same woman with a dear friend can't be easy. 390 00:50:50,809 --> 00:50:54,850 It's not that. She's merely a friend's woman. 391 00:50:54,944 --> 00:50:56,956 She is not. 392 00:50:57,553 --> 00:51:00,809 She is your woman, the one you shall soon marry. 393 00:51:00,934 --> 00:51:02,700 Am I wrong? 394 00:51:06,125 --> 00:51:11,378 Kim Jongseo will soon meet his demise. 395 00:51:15,052 --> 00:51:20,629 We will act on the day His Majesty leaves the palace to visit Princess Gyeonghye. 396 00:51:22,689 --> 00:51:25,651 What are you... 397 00:51:26,169 --> 00:51:29,971 Unless we first rid ourselves of Kim Jongseo, 398 00:51:30,809 --> 00:51:36,574 your clan and mine will soon be slaughtered. 399 00:51:37,904 --> 00:51:41,621 But Seungyu is my friend! 400 00:51:41,744 --> 00:51:45,584 You have three good reasons to do so. 401 00:51:46,973 --> 00:51:52,341 To save your father, protect your woman, 402 00:51:52,446 --> 00:51:57,658 and, last but not least, be the one who grants your friend a peaceful demise. 403 00:51:58,000 --> 00:52:03,614 Would he be able to go on without his father? 404 00:52:04,026 --> 00:52:11,653 Only if his last moment comes at the hands of a friend of his will he find peace. 405 00:52:19,735 --> 00:52:26,056 Can you draw this blade against Kim Seungyu? 406 00:52:48,717 --> 00:52:51,883 Stay away from Prince Suyang. 407 00:52:52,026 --> 00:52:57,415 Let that be my last word of warning, out of concern for your survival. 408 00:53:46,534 --> 00:53:49,980 Your clan's very survival is at stake, 409 00:53:50,180 --> 00:53:53,584 and yet you still let hesitation becloud your judgment? 410 00:53:54,602 --> 00:54:00,875 Why would you involve yourself in something like this? 411 00:54:02,511 --> 00:54:09,840 For I am confident I can administer this country better than anyone else. 412 00:54:11,470 --> 00:54:19,598 And for I, Shin Sukju, will make Prince Suyang a great ruler. 413 00:54:26,291 --> 00:54:30,787 But would someone as covetous and controlling as your father... 414 00:54:31,034 --> 00:54:34,371 let his son join a mere court attendant in conjugal ties? 415 00:54:49,751 --> 00:54:54,358 Father, I am back. 416 00:54:58,623 --> 00:55:00,737 Come inside. 417 00:55:10,151 --> 00:55:15,721 Father just told you he will find you a suitable bride, why look so surprised? 418 00:55:15,828 --> 00:55:19,899 You will pardon me, but I am not yet ready to... 419 00:55:20,015 --> 00:55:25,542 I shall find a reputable candidate and soon arrange your betrothal. 420 00:55:27,755 --> 00:55:31,809 But I already have fondness for another woman. 421 00:55:31,931 --> 00:55:34,322 You little... 422 00:55:37,076 --> 00:55:39,995 What clan would she come from? 423 00:55:41,396 --> 00:55:45,016 She is not a noble damsel. 424 00:55:45,115 --> 00:55:47,513 What?! Say what? 425 00:55:47,622 --> 00:55:49,789 Is she a gisaeng? 426 00:55:50,114 --> 00:55:51,133 No. 427 00:55:51,326 --> 00:55:52,989 Then?! 428 00:55:53,102 --> 00:55:57,496 Father... Don't take heed of his palaver spoken in vain. 429 00:55:57,610 --> 00:55:58,853 Come out. 430 00:55:58,952 --> 00:56:02,004 - Father, I... - I said come out! 431 00:56:23,076 --> 00:56:29,102 Even when your gasconades with Her Highness forced Father to resign, 432 00:56:29,397 --> 00:56:32,492 I did not feel this disappointed in you. 433 00:56:33,165 --> 00:56:37,826 Stop begriming our family's name with such trifling escapades. 434 00:56:37,962 --> 00:56:45,482 Cause us any more quandaries, and I shall disown you for good. 435 00:57:03,288 --> 00:57:10,215 What we need to rid ourselves of Kim Jongseo is a suitable bait. 436 00:57:10,819 --> 00:57:18,647 A good reason for Your Highness to visit Kim Jongseo's quarters. 437 00:57:20,044 --> 00:57:27,058 Without a legitimate cause, he would not even let us cross his gates. 438 00:57:42,836 --> 00:57:47,017 What we need is a suitable bait. 439 00:57:49,993 --> 00:57:54,973 He thinks of me as a court attendant ousted from the palace. 440 00:57:56,080 --> 00:57:58,740 Are you in love with him? 441 00:58:01,703 --> 00:58:05,281 And does he share your feelings? 442 00:58:06,623 --> 00:58:08,659 He might... 443 00:58:53,804 --> 00:58:56,107 I've heard from your mother. 444 00:58:56,335 --> 00:58:59,077 So you met Kim Seungyu again. 445 00:59:00,690 --> 00:59:02,667 Forgive me. 446 00:59:03,291 --> 00:59:09,437 Despite what goes on between our clans, your feelings are unchanged? 447 00:59:16,700 --> 00:59:23,999 What Mother told me still heavily weighs on my mind. 448 00:59:24,748 --> 00:59:30,447 Is there really no way to restore amity between you and Councilor Kim? 449 00:59:31,859 --> 00:59:35,202 It is already too late for that. 450 00:59:38,855 --> 00:59:41,254 Seryeong. 451 00:59:42,139 --> 00:59:46,325 I fear all this might hurt you. 452 00:59:47,530 --> 00:59:52,890 I cannot erase that man from my heart. 453 00:59:54,577 --> 00:59:59,257 If only you could mend fences even after a few years, 454 00:59:59,383 --> 01:00:02,438 I would patiently wait. 455 01:00:02,550 --> 01:00:10,394 I wonder if Kim Seungyu would think the same, upon finding that you're my daughter. 456 01:00:12,398 --> 01:00:15,153 I believe in him. 457 01:00:15,824 --> 01:00:21,238 Is he not the same man who risked his own life to save me? 458 01:00:23,557 --> 01:00:25,770 He is. 459 01:00:26,617 --> 01:00:30,389 Your relationship was this deep. 460 01:00:35,035 --> 01:00:37,355 Your father admits defeat. 461 01:00:37,466 --> 01:00:42,301 I'll have to once again suggest a betrothal to His Excellency. 462 01:00:44,278 --> 01:00:45,501 Father! 463 01:00:45,622 --> 01:00:49,972 Instead, you must not reveal your identity to Kim Seungyu, 464 01:00:50,081 --> 01:00:53,993 at least until Councilor Kim is convinced. 465 01:00:54,185 --> 01:00:56,065 Is that clear? 466 01:00:56,571 --> 01:00:58,831 I will bear that in mind. 467 01:00:59,231 --> 01:01:04,308 So Kim Seungyu still thinks of you as a court attendant? 468 01:01:04,838 --> 01:01:06,497 Yes. 469 01:01:06,869 --> 01:01:09,487 And how does he address you? 470 01:01:10,358 --> 01:01:14,854 He... calls me Yeori. 471 01:01:15,160 --> 01:01:17,088 Yeori?! 472 01:01:19,701 --> 01:01:23,185 You used your own varlet's name? 473 01:01:26,987 --> 01:01:29,106 Go to sleep. 474 01:01:33,014 --> 01:01:34,989 Father. 475 01:01:40,297 --> 01:01:46,229 You can't imagine how glad I am to have you as my father. 476 01:02:25,287 --> 01:02:29,095 I thought I could pay Your Majesty a visit, on my way to the Royal Institute. 477 01:02:29,205 --> 01:02:30,785 I'm glad you came. 478 01:02:30,999 --> 01:02:34,586 So, how is my sister faring? 479 01:02:34,891 --> 01:02:38,752 I wonder if her birthday celebrations fatigued her... 480 01:02:38,964 --> 01:02:41,365 Is she indisposed? 481 01:02:42,801 --> 01:02:45,040 I wouldn't say that. 482 01:02:45,165 --> 01:02:48,367 - Just lacking a little... - Out there! 483 01:02:48,498 --> 01:02:50,546 Is anyone out there? 484 01:02:55,301 --> 01:02:59,453 - Were you looking for me, Sire? - I shall go see my sister. 485 01:03:07,400 --> 01:03:13,018 You can't imagine how glad I am to have you as my father. 486 01:03:15,348 --> 01:03:17,713 Your Highness, it's Un. 487 01:03:17,902 --> 01:03:19,673 Come in. 488 01:03:29,095 --> 01:03:31,231 We just got word from the palace. 489 01:03:31,360 --> 01:03:34,709 His Majesty will soon head out. 490 01:03:36,416 --> 01:03:43,890 On a day like today, when His Majesty visits Her Highness' residence. 491 01:03:48,237 --> 01:03:53,545 Now you even start embroidering? So you can give it to him? 492 01:04:04,892 --> 01:04:08,683 See? I told you to focus when you do that... 493 01:04:08,824 --> 01:04:15,074 I vividly recall telling you that thinking about men can be harmful to your thumbs. 494 01:04:15,544 --> 01:04:19,338 I wanted to make this for the master, but this won't do. 495 01:04:19,442 --> 01:04:22,854 I'll have to ask my mother for more cloth. 496 01:04:51,255 --> 01:04:54,718 Are you heading to Cheongpung Mansion? 497 01:04:55,328 --> 01:05:00,189 I shall head to Kim Jongseo's residence by the eventide. 498 01:05:00,883 --> 01:05:07,063 Should anything happen to you tonight, 499 01:05:09,088 --> 01:05:11,748 what will happen to me and the children... 500 01:05:12,221 --> 01:05:15,102 I will not go there to die. 501 01:05:15,408 --> 01:05:20,845 So take good care of the children in my absence. 502 01:05:22,235 --> 01:05:24,326 I will. 503 01:05:24,740 --> 01:05:26,741 Thank you. 504 01:05:34,921 --> 01:05:40,333 How do you plan to deal with Kim Seungyu? 505 01:05:41,058 --> 01:05:47,367 I cannot possibly spare his sons. Can Kim Jongseo be the only one to pay? 506 01:05:50,427 --> 01:05:53,735 I wonder how Seryeong will react... 507 01:05:53,947 --> 01:05:57,880 All the more reason why I should slay him. 508 01:05:59,034 --> 01:06:01,787 How could she love someone who's dead? 509 01:06:01,917 --> 01:06:08,343 For my daughter's sake, Kim Seungyu must be dealt with. 510 01:06:23,295 --> 01:06:26,980 Kim Seungyu must be dealt with.