1 00:00:00,422 --> 00:00:05,985 ROOKIE HISTORIAN, GOO HAE-RYUNG 2 00:00:10,492 --> 00:00:12,828 EPISODE 17 3 00:00:25,674 --> 00:00:28,301 OFFICE OF ROYAL DECREES 4 00:00:37,269 --> 00:00:38,520 You may leave for today. 5 00:00:40,147 --> 00:00:41,148 Officer Min. 6 00:00:45,986 --> 00:00:47,028 You must record everything. 7 00:00:48,613 --> 00:00:50,574 As a historian, you must 8 00:00:51,575 --> 00:00:53,869 record everything you see and hear, no matter what it is. 9 00:01:16,433 --> 00:01:17,642 Your Majesty. 10 00:01:22,230 --> 00:01:23,190 Prince Dowon. 11 00:01:26,026 --> 00:01:29,070 Have you been well and healthy? 12 00:01:29,237 --> 00:01:30,363 Yes. 13 00:01:30,447 --> 00:01:35,118 Prince Dowon, you have grown into a fine young man. 14 00:01:35,202 --> 00:01:37,204 You truly emanate royal elegance. 15 00:01:38,413 --> 00:01:39,372 Feel free to sit down. 16 00:01:47,547 --> 00:01:48,548 I apologize. 17 00:01:49,090 --> 00:01:50,383 I did not return right away 18 00:01:50,467 --> 00:01:53,053 even after receiving the letter that I should return quickly and beg 19 00:01:53,511 --> 00:01:54,554 for Father's forgiveness. 20 00:01:55,388 --> 00:01:56,431 No. 21 00:01:57,349 --> 00:01:58,433 You did the right thing. 22 00:01:59,142 --> 00:02:00,644 I was concerned 23 00:02:00,727 --> 00:02:04,439 that the King might reprimand you. 24 00:02:05,398 --> 00:02:08,568 But you made the decision to help the people, 25 00:02:08,652 --> 00:02:11,571 even knowing all the risks that were involved. 26 00:02:12,697 --> 00:02:14,199 I am truly proud of you. 27 00:02:16,076 --> 00:02:17,118 You are 28 00:02:18,078 --> 00:02:19,162 proud of me? 29 00:02:19,245 --> 00:02:22,832 Yes. You did something that no one else could do. 30 00:02:25,543 --> 00:02:29,798 However, refrain from doing anything that may be the cause of the King's wrath. 31 00:02:30,548 --> 00:02:32,968 You know what his temper is like. 32 00:02:33,551 --> 00:02:34,552 Next time, 33 00:02:36,179 --> 00:02:38,682 he will not be so tolerant. 34 00:02:40,100 --> 00:02:42,686 I understand. I will behave properly, 35 00:02:43,770 --> 00:02:45,105 Your Majesty. 36 00:02:53,530 --> 00:02:54,906 You must have had... 37 00:02:57,409 --> 00:02:59,786 such a hard time in that faraway town. 38 00:03:05,875 --> 00:03:06,918 You have always liked 39 00:03:07,877 --> 00:03:10,130 those pine pollen honey cakes since you were a child. 40 00:03:10,213 --> 00:03:11,840 I had some good-quality pine pollen powder, 41 00:03:11,923 --> 00:03:13,925 so I made some cakes with it. 42 00:03:14,217 --> 00:03:16,177 I will tell them to bring them in right away. 43 00:03:16,261 --> 00:03:17,137 No. 44 00:03:18,346 --> 00:03:20,557 It is okay. Actually, 45 00:03:23,727 --> 00:03:24,978 I have a favor to ask of you. 46 00:03:26,563 --> 00:03:30,025 I have already reached the age of yakgwan. 47 00:03:30,108 --> 00:03:32,068 YAKGWAN: MALE WHO REACHED AGE 20 48 00:03:32,152 --> 00:03:33,236 I want to... 49 00:03:34,988 --> 00:03:36,531 live outside the palace. 50 00:03:41,244 --> 00:03:42,454 Prince Dowon. 51 00:03:43,538 --> 00:03:45,957 The palace is your home. 52 00:03:46,541 --> 00:03:48,752 Where will you go if you leave the palace? 53 00:03:49,336 --> 00:03:51,921 But all my younger siblings have already left the palace. 54 00:03:52,714 --> 00:03:55,258 I understand that I was born and raised inside the palace, 55 00:03:56,634 --> 00:03:58,261 but I do not think I belong here anymore-- 56 00:03:58,345 --> 00:03:59,554 You are wrong. 57 00:04:00,472 --> 00:04:02,474 This is where you belong. 58 00:04:03,183 --> 00:04:05,560 This palace is where you should be. 59 00:04:11,649 --> 00:04:12,692 So please, 60 00:04:13,943 --> 00:04:16,738 do not say that you wish to leave the palace. 61 00:04:17,364 --> 00:04:20,033 I rarely get to see you even though we both live in the palace. 62 00:04:20,533 --> 00:04:23,161 It will be even worse if you leave. 63 00:04:48,561 --> 00:04:49,604 I'm back. 64 00:04:50,230 --> 00:04:51,898 You left without a word. 65 00:04:52,482 --> 00:04:53,900 Now you're telling me you're back? 66 00:04:58,029 --> 00:05:00,740 You returned safe and sound, so it's fine. Have a seat. 67 00:05:09,082 --> 00:05:11,084 A position has opened up at Sungkyunkwan. 68 00:05:11,668 --> 00:05:14,254 You will no longer have to travel to dangerous places 69 00:05:14,337 --> 00:05:16,714 or work all day and night. 70 00:05:16,798 --> 00:05:19,884 It is not a key position, but the job will suit you. 71 00:05:20,552 --> 00:05:23,096 -I'll recommend you as a candidate. -No, thank you. 72 00:05:23,179 --> 00:05:26,224 You even turned down the senior sixth-rank position. 73 00:05:28,476 --> 00:05:29,644 You've done enough grunt work. 74 00:05:30,436 --> 00:05:33,064 No one will say you got to where you are because you're my son. 75 00:05:33,148 --> 00:05:34,357 The fact that I am your son... 76 00:05:37,235 --> 00:05:38,486 is already a big flaw to me. 77 00:05:48,997 --> 00:05:50,331 Do you still resent me? 78 00:06:08,725 --> 00:06:10,018 One day, 79 00:06:10,894 --> 00:06:12,645 you will come to understand me. 80 00:06:27,160 --> 00:06:30,830 Have just one more, okay? Here. 81 00:06:30,914 --> 00:06:34,125 Gosh, I really can't eat anymore. My stomach is about to explode! 82 00:06:34,209 --> 00:06:36,544 It wouldn't be so bad to die because of a full belly. 83 00:06:36,628 --> 00:06:39,005 Come on. Here. 84 00:06:39,088 --> 00:06:40,465 Here! 85 00:06:44,135 --> 00:06:46,346 You went through all that trouble in that darned town. 86 00:06:46,846 --> 00:06:49,974 You should do nothing but just rest and eat well for the next few days. 87 00:06:51,809 --> 00:06:54,771 You always make so much fuss over even the littlest things. 88 00:06:55,772 --> 00:06:58,525 Oh, right. I left the beef bone soup on the stove. 89 00:06:59,108 --> 00:07:00,485 -I'll bring it quickly. -Hey. 90 00:07:01,694 --> 00:07:04,531 You have to finish the whole bowl of soup down to the last drop, okay? 91 00:07:04,989 --> 00:07:07,242 Hey, wait! Seol-geum. 92 00:07:07,325 --> 00:07:09,786 Leave her be. She has been making food in the kitchen 93 00:07:09,869 --> 00:07:11,955 ever since she heard that you would be returning. 94 00:07:16,584 --> 00:07:20,672 I'm truly happy to see that nothing has changed. 95 00:07:21,172 --> 00:07:23,800 Seol-geum is still loud, 96 00:07:24,592 --> 00:07:26,386 and you're still awfully sweet. 97 00:07:27,971 --> 00:07:29,264 Did something happen there? 98 00:07:31,683 --> 00:07:33,726 No. I'm just happy, that's all. 99 00:07:35,728 --> 00:07:39,399 I should go and organize my notes first. 100 00:07:39,482 --> 00:07:40,567 Before Seol-geum follows me. 101 00:07:41,401 --> 00:07:42,485 All right. 102 00:07:45,780 --> 00:07:48,241 "His Highness left Pyongan Province on the day of eulmyo 103 00:07:51,744 --> 00:07:54,247 and arrived in Hanyang on the day of muo. 104 00:08:01,129 --> 00:08:04,882 Prince Dowon returned to the palace and..." 105 00:08:09,679 --> 00:08:12,390 Father, have you been well? 106 00:08:15,310 --> 00:08:16,311 There are historians here. 107 00:08:16,811 --> 00:08:18,938 The historians are watching, Your Majesty. 108 00:09:00,271 --> 00:09:05,360 It's 5 p.m. It's time to go home 109 00:09:06,194 --> 00:09:07,779 Everyone's leaving right on time today? 110 00:09:07,862 --> 00:09:09,238 -We should leave too. -Okay. 111 00:09:10,990 --> 00:09:12,617 Girls, where are you going? 112 00:09:13,534 --> 00:09:15,161 We're leaving for the day too, sir. 113 00:09:15,745 --> 00:09:19,666 Today is the day of gyeongsin, which means you must stay awake tonight. 114 00:09:19,749 --> 00:09:20,958 We must stay awake? 115 00:09:21,584 --> 00:09:23,211 What do you mean, sir? 116 00:09:23,795 --> 00:09:25,838 Don't you know the myth? People in the olden days 117 00:09:25,922 --> 00:09:27,965 believed that sleeping today shortened your life span. 118 00:09:28,633 --> 00:09:30,468 What? "People in the olden days"? 119 00:09:31,094 --> 00:09:34,889 I can't believe she called me someone from "the olden days." 120 00:09:34,972 --> 00:09:37,225 Then were you born just a few minutes ago or what? 121 00:09:38,726 --> 00:09:41,062 But we do belong to different generations. 122 00:09:41,145 --> 00:09:43,731 You're the only one born during Qianlong Emperor's reign. 123 00:09:43,815 --> 00:09:45,983 All of us were born during Jiaqing Emperor's reign. 124 00:09:46,067 --> 00:09:48,069 QIANLONG EMPEROR 1736-1795 JIAQING EMPEROR 1796-1820 125 00:09:48,152 --> 00:09:48,986 But I mean... 126 00:09:49,362 --> 00:09:51,948 Still, that should be common knowledge. 127 00:09:52,156 --> 00:09:54,117 This is why I can't converse with people 128 00:09:54,200 --> 00:09:56,244 who never attended Sungkyunkwan. Gosh. 129 00:09:56,327 --> 00:09:57,578 Goodness, whatever. 130 00:09:57,662 --> 00:09:59,330 Anyway, people say 131 00:09:59,414 --> 00:10:01,708 that you'll be extremely unlucky for three years 132 00:10:01,833 --> 00:10:07,463 if you sleep on your first day of gyeongsin after entering the palace. 133 00:10:07,547 --> 00:10:11,676 So you should just stay here and lie low. 134 00:10:12,343 --> 00:10:14,137 Who believes such a myth in this day and age-- 135 00:10:14,220 --> 00:10:15,805 I do! I believe it, okay? 136 00:10:16,431 --> 00:10:17,682 Because I'm from the olden days. 137 00:10:18,266 --> 00:10:19,267 You clueless kids. 138 00:10:23,146 --> 00:10:24,564 -Goodness. -I'm so upset. 139 00:10:25,773 --> 00:10:26,774 Gosh, seriously. 140 00:10:29,360 --> 00:10:33,614 -Stay awake on the night of gyeongsin -Stay awake on the night of gyeongsin 141 00:10:33,906 --> 00:10:37,618 -And expel the evil pests from our bodies -And expel the evil pests from our bodies 142 00:10:38,202 --> 00:10:42,123 -Stay awake on the night of gyeongsin -Stay awake on the night of gyeongsin 143 00:10:42,415 --> 00:10:46,210 -And expel the evil pests from our bodies -And expel the evil pests from our bodies 144 00:10:46,961 --> 00:10:50,673 -Stay awake on the night of gyeongsin -Stay awake on the night of gyeongsin 145 00:10:50,965 --> 00:10:54,886 -And expel the evil pests from our bodies -And expel the evil pests from our bodies 146 00:10:55,303 --> 00:10:59,223 -Stay awake on the night of gyeongsin -Stay awake on the night of gyeongsin 147 00:10:59,640 --> 00:11:03,352 -And expel the evil pests from our bodies -And expel the evil pests from our bodies 148 00:11:13,404 --> 00:11:17,366 Gosh, seriously! I can't stop thinking about how unfair this is. 149 00:11:17,658 --> 00:11:20,328 If we have to follow this custom, everyone should do it together. 150 00:11:20,828 --> 00:11:23,122 They'll go out and drink all night. 151 00:11:23,581 --> 00:11:26,834 It's so unfair that we have to stay stuck inside the palace. 152 00:11:27,668 --> 00:11:30,379 Shouldn't we be used to their pettiness by now? 153 00:11:32,507 --> 00:11:34,091 I feel bad for Apprentice Goo though. 154 00:11:34,175 --> 00:11:36,552 She hasn't even had a chance to rest since her return. 155 00:11:36,636 --> 00:11:39,514 Exactly. I'm so exhausted. 156 00:11:40,306 --> 00:11:44,101 This is exhausting and boring. 157 00:11:46,896 --> 00:11:50,983 It'd be so nice if we could have 158 00:11:51,067 --> 00:11:53,069 a drink right now. 159 00:11:53,903 --> 00:11:54,737 Shall we? 160 00:12:09,961 --> 00:12:12,421 Why was that in there? 161 00:12:12,922 --> 00:12:15,007 It's wine that Officer Yang hid in here. 162 00:12:31,607 --> 00:12:34,402 The palace actually feels quite cozy at night. 163 00:12:35,361 --> 00:12:37,572 We're always so busy being rushed around everywhere 164 00:12:37,655 --> 00:12:40,449 that I'd forgotten this is home to some people. 165 00:12:40,992 --> 00:12:44,328 Still, I don't think I'll be able to live in a place like this. 166 00:12:45,037 --> 00:12:48,541 Even a mansion with 99 rooms feels empty and spooky sometimes. 167 00:12:49,750 --> 00:12:53,087 This huge palace won't feel like home at all. 168 00:12:56,048 --> 00:12:58,718 Does your house have 99 rooms? 169 00:13:00,886 --> 00:13:02,597 I didn't mean to brag about it. 170 00:13:03,264 --> 00:13:06,559 Yes, I was lucky to be born into a wealthy family. 171 00:13:07,768 --> 00:13:09,020 If your family is that wealthy, 172 00:13:09,103 --> 00:13:11,147 you don't need to lift a finger until the day you die. 173 00:13:12,356 --> 00:13:14,650 Why did you choose this path instead of a comfortable life? 174 00:13:15,693 --> 00:13:16,694 Me? 175 00:13:18,112 --> 00:13:21,991 I chose to become a historian because I was so angry. 176 00:13:23,784 --> 00:13:27,663 I'll be honest with you. Sure, my family is rich, 177 00:13:28,247 --> 00:13:30,291 but everyone in my family is a mess. 178 00:13:31,083 --> 00:13:33,711 My father left us when I was a child 179 00:13:33,794 --> 00:13:36,380 to go and live with his mistress. 180 00:13:37,131 --> 00:13:41,969 And all my brothers are either drunkards or gambling addicts. 181 00:13:42,845 --> 00:13:45,139 Those troublemakers often end up at the government office. 182 00:13:46,182 --> 00:13:47,224 And my mother... 183 00:13:48,142 --> 00:13:50,937 She's the worst one of them all. 184 00:13:51,646 --> 00:13:53,439 Whenever she sees young, fit men... 185 00:13:56,776 --> 00:14:00,696 Anyway, I thought, "Everyone in my family does whatever they want to do. 186 00:14:00,780 --> 00:14:03,658 Why am I the only one who has to be stuck at home all the time?" 187 00:14:03,741 --> 00:14:04,659 I was so angry. 188 00:14:06,327 --> 00:14:09,080 Is that why you took the examination? 189 00:14:09,163 --> 00:14:11,457 So that you could also do whatever you wanted to do? 190 00:14:14,085 --> 00:14:15,461 Apprentice Song. 191 00:14:15,962 --> 00:14:18,798 I've been very curious about something. 192 00:14:18,881 --> 00:14:21,884 You, as the daughter of the Section Chief of Personnel, were very famous. 193 00:14:21,968 --> 00:14:23,511 Everyone praised your beauty 194 00:14:23,594 --> 00:14:26,514 and said that you'd make the best wife in Hanyang. 195 00:14:27,014 --> 00:14:30,059 I heard that many wealthy and successful men wanted to marry you. 196 00:14:30,309 --> 00:14:33,562 Why did you reject all of them and decide to stay single? 197 00:14:36,190 --> 00:14:39,235 Because I didn't want to live like a flower. 198 00:14:41,654 --> 00:14:44,949 That is how noblewomen are expected to live, you know. 199 00:14:45,783 --> 00:14:49,245 Like a well-kept flower tree, a beautiful painting, 200 00:14:49,829 --> 00:14:51,622 or an ornament inside the women's quarters. 201 00:14:52,206 --> 00:14:55,126 I didn't want to live that kind of life, 202 00:14:56,293 --> 00:14:59,672 nor did I want to trust my life to a man whom I didn't even know. 203 00:15:01,382 --> 00:15:04,552 Wow. I'm totally with you on that, Apprentice Song. 204 00:15:04,844 --> 00:15:07,930 Let's be honest. Isn't it ridiculous? We're the ones getting married. 205 00:15:08,014 --> 00:15:11,017 Why do our parents think they can decide for us after exchanging a few letters? 206 00:15:11,100 --> 00:15:14,395 Exactly. We should at least be allowed to converse with the guy beforehand. 207 00:15:14,478 --> 00:15:17,773 What if I end up marrying a crazy lunatic? 208 00:15:17,857 --> 00:15:20,985 Will someone else live the rest of my life for me? 209 00:15:21,235 --> 00:15:22,319 That's what I'm saying. 210 00:15:22,403 --> 00:15:24,572 So do you all have no interest in getting married? 211 00:15:25,990 --> 00:15:28,492 Well, I wouldn't say that. 212 00:15:29,035 --> 00:15:32,955 I don't want to marry someone based on their credentials alone. 213 00:15:33,080 --> 00:15:35,166 I want to meet someone I can truly like 214 00:15:35,249 --> 00:15:39,086 and marry him because I'm so in love with him. That's what I meant. 215 00:15:39,879 --> 00:15:42,256 I'm not sure how I feel about marriage, 216 00:15:43,049 --> 00:15:47,011 but there is one thing I want to do before I die. 217 00:15:47,803 --> 00:15:48,804 What is it? 218 00:15:49,513 --> 00:15:53,017 I want to fall in love with a good-looking but crazy man 219 00:15:53,100 --> 00:15:55,102 and have a crazy, passionate affair with him. 220 00:15:57,563 --> 00:16:01,650 What? Haven't you all thought about something like that at least once? 221 00:16:02,777 --> 00:16:05,821 All right. Be honest. 222 00:16:06,697 --> 00:16:11,202 Raise your hand if you've ever imagined dating a handsome lunatic. 223 00:16:15,539 --> 00:16:19,210 Me! I have thought about something like that. 224 00:16:22,838 --> 00:16:23,881 Me too. 225 00:16:28,969 --> 00:16:30,262 Gosh, not me. 226 00:16:31,430 --> 00:16:32,890 No, never. 227 00:16:38,145 --> 00:16:39,063 Yes. 228 00:16:42,983 --> 00:16:44,151 All right, ladies. 229 00:16:45,945 --> 00:16:47,655 -Raise your glasses. -Right now? 230 00:16:48,489 --> 00:16:50,533 -Cheers. -Cheers. 231 00:17:47,840 --> 00:17:48,841 Your Highness. 232 00:17:50,009 --> 00:17:51,260 What are you doing at this hour? 233 00:17:52,720 --> 00:17:55,055 Today is the day of gyeongsin, so we have to stay up. 234 00:18:00,519 --> 00:18:03,731 You're expected to stay awake on the night of gyeongsin. 235 00:18:04,815 --> 00:18:07,276 It's said that evil pests live in our bodies. 236 00:18:07,359 --> 00:18:09,403 Apparently, they leave your body 237 00:18:09,486 --> 00:18:11,906 when you're asleep on the night of gyeongsin. 238 00:18:11,989 --> 00:18:13,407 Then they ascend to the skies 239 00:18:13,490 --> 00:18:16,160 and tell the gods about the sins you committed over the past 60 days. 240 00:18:16,243 --> 00:18:18,996 Then the Great Jade Emperor shortens your life span based on 241 00:18:19,079 --> 00:18:20,122 the weight of your sins. 242 00:18:21,957 --> 00:18:24,001 Is that why you are staying up all night? 243 00:18:24,084 --> 00:18:25,002 Pardon me? 244 00:18:25,085 --> 00:18:26,795 Are you afraid of the punishment? 245 00:18:28,839 --> 00:18:32,468 Not at all. Why would I believe such an old myth? 246 00:18:33,177 --> 00:18:35,221 I was told that I'll be unlucky 247 00:18:35,304 --> 00:18:37,890 for three years straight if I sleep on my first night of gyeongsin 248 00:18:37,973 --> 00:18:40,392 after entering the palace, so I'm staying up just in case. 249 00:18:43,395 --> 00:18:45,272 Why do you keep chuckling? 250 00:18:45,814 --> 00:18:48,776 Aren't you still awake for the same reason, Your Highness? 251 00:18:50,152 --> 00:18:52,529 I went to the library because I couldn't fall asleep. 252 00:18:52,613 --> 00:18:53,489 I see. 253 00:18:54,531 --> 00:18:56,992 All right, then. Enjoy your books. 254 00:18:57,534 --> 00:18:58,786 Good night, Your Highness. 255 00:19:00,829 --> 00:19:01,747 Wait. 256 00:19:04,083 --> 00:19:06,919 I've committed so many sins over the past 60 days 257 00:19:07,461 --> 00:19:10,256 that I may never wake up if I fall asleep tonight. 258 00:19:11,006 --> 00:19:13,217 Hence, I need you to keep me awake all night. 259 00:19:13,884 --> 00:19:15,386 -Me? -Yes, Clerk Goo. 260 00:19:18,472 --> 00:19:19,556 You. 261 00:19:24,687 --> 00:19:26,897 Look who's afraid of the Great Jade Emperor. 262 00:20:40,220 --> 00:20:41,555 I didn't doze off, I swear... 263 00:21:06,622 --> 00:21:07,748 Your Highness. 264 00:21:12,669 --> 00:21:13,587 Your Highness. 265 00:22:02,177 --> 00:22:03,804 -Your Highness! -Your Highness! 266 00:22:03,887 --> 00:22:05,931 -Your Highness! -Your Highness! 267 00:22:06,473 --> 00:22:08,725 -Your Highness! -Your Highness! 268 00:22:08,809 --> 00:22:10,060 Your Highness! 269 00:22:12,688 --> 00:22:13,897 Your Highness! 270 00:23:18,712 --> 00:23:19,671 Hey. 271 00:23:21,882 --> 00:23:22,883 Goo Hae-ryung. 272 00:23:25,844 --> 00:23:26,887 Goo Hae-ryung. 273 00:23:31,934 --> 00:23:33,143 -Goo Hae-ryung. -Yes. 274 00:23:38,440 --> 00:23:39,524 -Goo Hae-ryung. -Yes. 275 00:23:42,361 --> 00:23:43,737 Yes, what is it? 276 00:23:55,040 --> 00:23:57,417 I apologize, Your Highness. I was still half-asleep. 277 00:23:57,501 --> 00:23:58,752 I apologize, Your Highness. 278 00:24:05,842 --> 00:24:07,344 -Your Highness! -Your Highness! 279 00:24:07,427 --> 00:24:09,554 -Your Highness! -Your Highness! 280 00:24:11,139 --> 00:24:12,516 -Your Highness! -Your Highness! 281 00:24:17,854 --> 00:24:19,606 -Oh, my. -Goodness. 282 00:24:19,690 --> 00:24:23,610 His Highness did this again! Gosh! 283 00:24:31,910 --> 00:24:34,079 You! Stop right there. 284 00:24:34,705 --> 00:24:37,791 You, Goo... 285 00:24:37,874 --> 00:24:40,335 -Your Highness! -Your Highness! 286 00:25:00,814 --> 00:25:01,940 This is crazy. 287 00:25:03,150 --> 00:25:06,236 I must've been out of my mind. What on earth did I do? 288 00:25:08,196 --> 00:25:10,574 Your Highness, what on earth did you do 289 00:25:10,657 --> 00:25:14,703 in this open space where everyone can see you? 290 00:25:16,580 --> 00:25:19,291 Try to come up with an excuse at least. 291 00:25:19,374 --> 00:25:21,835 I'm so embarrassed that I cannot even-- 292 00:25:21,918 --> 00:25:23,754 -Sam-bo. -Yes, Your Highness. 293 00:25:26,465 --> 00:25:27,758 She smells nice. 294 00:25:31,011 --> 00:25:32,304 I'm talking about Goo Hae-ryung. 295 00:25:34,431 --> 00:25:35,557 She smells so nice. 296 00:25:49,404 --> 00:25:50,405 Gosh... 297 00:25:51,865 --> 00:25:52,991 Gosh. 298 00:26:11,093 --> 00:26:12,594 How come you're totally fine? 299 00:26:18,558 --> 00:26:19,893 I guess it's because you're young. 300 00:26:36,910 --> 00:26:39,538 Your Royal Highness! 301 00:27:08,942 --> 00:27:10,068 What do you mean? 302 00:27:10,152 --> 00:27:11,278 -Gosh! -You scared us! 303 00:27:14,948 --> 00:27:16,867 Where are Apprentice Oh and Apprentice Heo going? 304 00:27:16,950 --> 00:27:20,245 They were told to come to Dongungjeon at this early hour. 305 00:27:21,371 --> 00:27:22,956 I sent them because they were summoned, 306 00:27:23,665 --> 00:27:26,334 but I'm getting a bad feeling for some reason. 307 00:27:33,300 --> 00:27:35,969 The Minister of Justice has a point, Your Royal Highness. 308 00:27:36,178 --> 00:27:38,805 We should decide according to the precedent 309 00:27:38,889 --> 00:27:41,183 -from the year of muin-- -What are you waiting for? 310 00:27:41,266 --> 00:27:42,350 Inform him immediately. 311 00:27:43,435 --> 00:27:45,604 Your Royal Highness, the Crown Princess-- 312 00:27:45,687 --> 00:27:48,732 We are discussing governmental affairs. I will visit her chamber later, 313 00:27:48,815 --> 00:27:51,401 -so tell her to leave. -No, I do not want to. 314 00:28:00,744 --> 00:28:03,538 I've lived in the palace for 15 years now. 315 00:28:04,873 --> 00:28:07,375 Do you think I'm still naive enough to believe that? 316 00:28:09,836 --> 00:28:11,087 Princess. 317 00:28:11,755 --> 00:28:12,756 You may enter. 318 00:28:21,640 --> 00:28:23,600 What do you think you are doing? 319 00:28:24,351 --> 00:28:26,561 -You may leave. -Don't you dare leave. 320 00:28:29,648 --> 00:28:30,649 What is the problem? 321 00:28:31,274 --> 00:28:34,152 Weren't they hired to record all the affairs of the Inner Palace? 322 00:28:35,070 --> 00:28:36,488 You send the female historians 323 00:28:36,571 --> 00:28:39,199 to the Queen Dowager, the Queen, 324 00:28:39,282 --> 00:28:41,451 and even Prince Dowon, who does nothing all day. 325 00:28:41,535 --> 00:28:43,078 Yet are they not allowed to hear 326 00:28:43,161 --> 00:28:45,997 or record the words of a mere crown princess? 327 00:28:47,290 --> 00:28:49,918 -I did not send them to you because-- -Right. 328 00:28:50,001 --> 00:28:53,129 I am sure it was done out of your thoughtful consideration for me. 329 00:28:53,505 --> 00:28:57,175 Whatever you do, you always say it was for my sake. 330 00:29:10,480 --> 00:29:11,690 Then answer this question. 331 00:29:12,065 --> 00:29:14,359 There are only a handful of days during the year when we can 332 00:29:14,609 --> 00:29:16,695 sleep in the same room, but you put it off every time. 333 00:29:17,279 --> 00:29:18,864 Is that also for my sake? 334 00:29:21,575 --> 00:29:25,078 I told you that I had to take care of an urgent petition last night. 335 00:29:26,371 --> 00:29:28,081 What a bizarre coincidence. 336 00:29:28,164 --> 00:29:29,374 Why is it 337 00:29:29,457 --> 00:29:32,669 that such important petitions are only submitted on those days? 338 00:29:35,130 --> 00:29:38,133 I understand that it probably sounds like an excuse to you. 339 00:29:38,508 --> 00:29:41,511 But looking after governmental affairs is more important to me. 340 00:29:41,595 --> 00:29:43,430 What's the use? 341 00:29:43,555 --> 00:29:44,723 You don't even have an heir. 342 00:29:44,806 --> 00:29:46,641 Princess, watch your tongue. 343 00:29:46,725 --> 00:29:50,604 Yes, all I do is bite my tongue. 344 00:29:51,771 --> 00:29:52,981 When I speak out, people say 345 00:29:53,064 --> 00:29:55,400 that a princess who cannot produce an heir is making excuses. 346 00:29:55,483 --> 00:29:58,278 And when I raise my eyebrows, people say that the overbearing 347 00:29:58,361 --> 00:30:00,363 and vicious crown princess is putting you down. 348 00:30:00,780 --> 00:30:04,284 Thus, all I can do is live in silence as if I don't exist. 349 00:30:07,704 --> 00:30:11,249 It has been 15 years since I first entered the palace as a little girl. 350 00:30:11,333 --> 00:30:14,753 I never asked for your love, Your Royal Highness. 351 00:30:14,920 --> 00:30:18,381 I only asked that I be able to give you an heir. 352 00:30:18,465 --> 00:30:20,342 I begged you numerous times 353 00:30:20,425 --> 00:30:22,218 to give me a chance to do my duty. 354 00:30:23,261 --> 00:30:25,138 But how did you respond? 355 00:30:26,473 --> 00:30:28,099 You rejected me countless times. 356 00:30:28,183 --> 00:30:30,352 You never embraced me, fully knowing that people blame me 357 00:30:30,435 --> 00:30:31,728 for not being able to conceive. 358 00:30:32,896 --> 00:30:34,981 I am blamed because you don't have an heir. 359 00:30:35,065 --> 00:30:37,275 I am also blamed for your lack of affection. 360 00:30:37,901 --> 00:30:39,402 Do you know how I feel when everything, 361 00:30:39,486 --> 00:30:42,197 from the turbulent political situation to the famine, 362 00:30:43,949 --> 00:30:45,492 is blamed on my lack of virtue? 363 00:30:47,869 --> 00:30:50,789 I want to go out to the streets and shout from the top of my lungs 364 00:30:50,872 --> 00:30:54,167 that I cannot possibly conceive the child of a man I barely get to see. 365 00:31:03,385 --> 00:31:06,972 I never thought about how hurt you could be by my actions. 366 00:31:08,431 --> 00:31:09,683 I sincerely apologize-- 367 00:31:09,766 --> 00:31:13,520 No, I don't need your apology if you don't mean it. 368 00:31:13,770 --> 00:31:17,482 You will end up apologizing to me again next year and the year after. 369 00:31:19,484 --> 00:31:20,443 Then what can I do... 370 00:31:24,698 --> 00:31:25,865 That is the next date. 371 00:31:26,574 --> 00:31:29,077 Please take good care of your health until that day 372 00:31:29,160 --> 00:31:30,620 so that I can conceive your heir. 373 00:31:32,455 --> 00:31:35,166 If you ignore my earnest request once again, 374 00:31:37,210 --> 00:31:39,879 you really might end up seeing me on the Street of the Six Ministries. 375 00:31:39,963 --> 00:31:43,299 STREET OF THE SIX MINISTRIES: CURRENT DAY GWANGHWAMUN STREET 376 00:31:45,635 --> 00:31:46,845 Princess. 377 00:31:54,102 --> 00:31:56,521 Did you write down every single word? 378 00:31:57,063 --> 00:31:59,441 -Yes, Your Royal Highness. -Come outside with me. 379 00:32:15,105 --> 00:32:17,675 EPISODE 18 WILL AIR SHORTLY 380 00:32:21,999 --> 00:32:23,000 Apprentice Heo. 381 00:32:24,377 --> 00:32:25,211 I need water. 382 00:32:25,294 --> 00:32:26,921 Hey, what's going on? What's wrong? 383 00:32:27,505 --> 00:32:30,424 What is it? Did you have to go through another hazing ritual? 384 00:32:30,633 --> 00:32:32,176 No, it's not that. 385 00:32:33,469 --> 00:32:34,679 A couple's... 386 00:32:34,762 --> 00:32:36,097 A couple's fight. 387 00:32:36,180 --> 00:32:37,807 What? "A couple's fight"? 388 00:32:39,475 --> 00:32:42,061 The Crown Prince fought with the Crown Princess? 389 00:32:42,687 --> 00:32:44,981 My gosh. Show me what happened. Give it to me. Now! 390 00:32:50,194 --> 00:32:53,280 She really said these things? 391 00:32:53,364 --> 00:32:55,950 Yes, we wrote down everything we heard. 392 00:32:56,033 --> 00:32:58,869 Her Royal Highness kept on snapping at him and asking, 393 00:32:58,953 --> 00:33:00,496 "Did you do this? Did you do that?" 394 00:33:01,789 --> 00:33:03,791 I broke out in a cold sweat. 395 00:33:03,874 --> 00:33:06,293 We did write down everything as we were told to do, 396 00:33:06,877 --> 00:33:09,255 but what should we do with this? 397 00:33:09,797 --> 00:33:12,466 Do we have to leave this in the records? 398 00:33:12,883 --> 00:33:15,553 I'm not sure. We've never had to write down anything like this before. 399 00:33:15,636 --> 00:33:18,097 But this can hardly be called a fight. 400 00:33:18,597 --> 00:33:20,683 It looks like His Royal Highness was just yelled at... 401 00:33:21,600 --> 00:33:22,893 You should cross it out. 402 00:33:24,228 --> 00:33:26,063 We record the history of the royal court, 403 00:33:26,313 --> 00:33:27,773 not of someone's embarrassment. 404 00:33:28,357 --> 00:33:31,736 You're right about that. This has nothing to do with politics. 405 00:33:32,570 --> 00:33:34,905 But aren't we also here to record 406 00:33:34,989 --> 00:33:37,158 everything that happens inside the Inner Palace too? 407 00:33:37,616 --> 00:33:40,870 I don't think we should classify what should and shouldn't be left out. 408 00:33:40,953 --> 00:33:42,246 She's right. 409 00:33:42,872 --> 00:33:45,499 If she was called in, she should record everything. 410 00:33:45,583 --> 00:33:47,835 A historian shouldn't cross out something they wrote. 411 00:33:48,252 --> 00:33:49,712 Think of it from another perspective. 412 00:33:50,296 --> 00:33:51,756 We call this a couple's fight, 413 00:33:51,839 --> 00:33:54,091 but Her Royal Highness used female historians 414 00:33:54,175 --> 00:33:56,260 to pressure His Royal Highness. 415 00:33:57,011 --> 00:33:58,971 We can't leave such a precedent. 416 00:33:59,597 --> 00:34:02,266 -But the rules are-- -Wait, quiet! 417 00:34:08,731 --> 00:34:09,899 This isn't a matter... 418 00:34:12,151 --> 00:34:15,863 that a senior seventh-rank can decide. 419 00:34:18,991 --> 00:34:21,744 Chancellor! 420 00:34:22,244 --> 00:34:24,163 Chancellor... Goodness, there you are. 421 00:34:26,415 --> 00:34:29,585 Goodness. Why are you making such a fuss in the palace? 422 00:34:29,668 --> 00:34:31,295 You have to take a look at this. 423 00:34:31,754 --> 00:34:33,964 Female historians got called in and returned with this. 424 00:34:34,757 --> 00:34:36,509 What is it? 425 00:34:45,684 --> 00:34:48,604 -This is... -What should we do? 426 00:34:49,063 --> 00:34:51,649 Should we leave it in? Or should we just cross it out? 427 00:34:55,361 --> 00:34:57,780 -Chief State Councillor! -Chief State Councillor! 428 00:34:57,863 --> 00:34:59,198 Chief State Councillor! 429 00:35:00,908 --> 00:35:02,201 Chief State Councillor! 430 00:35:12,002 --> 00:35:14,296 What should we do, my lord? 431 00:35:23,305 --> 00:35:24,557 Officer Yang. 432 00:35:25,432 --> 00:35:26,517 What did he say? 433 00:35:26,600 --> 00:35:28,227 Do we cross it out or leave it in? 434 00:35:29,061 --> 00:35:30,855 The Chief State Councillor said, 435 00:35:31,772 --> 00:35:34,358 "This isn't something we can decide because we hold other positions. 436 00:35:34,441 --> 00:35:36,986 The Hanrim should make the decision." 437 00:35:37,820 --> 00:35:41,157 That's so cheap. Are they going to stay out of this? 438 00:35:41,240 --> 00:35:43,117 They always make all the important decisions, 439 00:35:43,242 --> 00:35:45,703 then say we're in charge of this office in times like these. 440 00:35:46,287 --> 00:35:48,831 I told you before that if we get female historians, 441 00:35:48,914 --> 00:35:51,667 I'll have to clean up all the mess they make. 442 00:35:52,251 --> 00:35:54,378 My gosh, those old fogies. 443 00:35:54,461 --> 00:35:56,505 Why did they let them go to the Inner Palace? 444 00:35:57,089 --> 00:35:58,340 So what will you do? 445 00:35:59,133 --> 00:36:03,804 I gave this a lot of thought and came to this conclusion. 446 00:36:07,600 --> 00:36:09,977 Officer Min needs to make a decision on this. 447 00:36:12,563 --> 00:36:13,898 Even if this causes trouble later, 448 00:36:13,981 --> 00:36:16,233 you won't suffer that much. 449 00:36:21,405 --> 00:36:25,034 -I... -His Royal Highness is here. 450 00:36:27,411 --> 00:36:29,163 Your... Your Royal Highness... 451 00:36:34,251 --> 00:36:36,962 Officer Min, I must speak with you. 452 00:36:44,303 --> 00:36:45,512 Do you remember? 453 00:36:47,014 --> 00:36:48,057 When I was younger, 454 00:36:48,641 --> 00:36:51,185 I begged the eunuch to let me go play at your house. 455 00:36:52,811 --> 00:36:54,355 I never imagined 456 00:36:55,064 --> 00:36:57,316 that I would marry your sister, whom I met back then. 457 00:36:57,983 --> 00:36:59,526 Are you asking me to erase it? 458 00:37:01,487 --> 00:37:04,823 This is why you're my old friend. You already know what I want. 459 00:37:11,163 --> 00:37:13,624 She brought the female historians in order to threaten me, 460 00:37:14,500 --> 00:37:16,752 but she meant every single word she said. 461 00:37:17,670 --> 00:37:20,089 She came to show me how she feels, 462 00:37:20,172 --> 00:37:23,217 to show me that she's in pain, and that she wants my attention. 463 00:37:24,635 --> 00:37:28,973 I do not want that image of her to be on display for future generations. 464 00:37:32,726 --> 00:37:34,353 I know I shouldn't ask you to do this. 465 00:37:34,436 --> 00:37:36,146 But can you erase the record... 466 00:37:37,898 --> 00:37:39,149 for her sake? 467 00:37:40,442 --> 00:37:41,610 You already know 468 00:37:42,736 --> 00:37:44,154 that I cannot do it. 469 00:37:46,740 --> 00:37:47,741 What if I become angry? 470 00:37:50,369 --> 00:37:52,162 What if I order you as the Crown Prince? 471 00:37:52,246 --> 00:37:53,914 That too, I must write in the sachaek. 472 00:37:59,169 --> 00:38:01,005 You haven't changed a bit. 473 00:38:01,714 --> 00:38:03,799 An inflexible man of principle. 474 00:38:04,800 --> 00:38:06,010 I'm sorry, Your Royal Highness. 475 00:38:08,345 --> 00:38:10,681 No, I shouldn't have asked. 476 00:38:13,142 --> 00:38:14,351 Your Royal Highness. 477 00:38:16,228 --> 00:38:20,065 Please do not resent Her Royal Highness. 478 00:38:22,609 --> 00:38:23,652 I do not. 479 00:38:25,070 --> 00:38:26,864 She's stuck inside this palace, 480 00:38:27,239 --> 00:38:29,241 waiting for a husband who never shows up. 481 00:38:29,325 --> 00:38:30,701 I understand why she is angry. 482 00:38:32,703 --> 00:38:35,664 So even if everyone else points their finger at her, 483 00:38:37,041 --> 00:38:38,459 please take her side. 484 00:38:41,003 --> 00:38:42,296 She's a lonely person. 485 00:39:01,565 --> 00:39:02,649 Move back. 486 00:39:03,984 --> 00:39:06,278 More. A little more. 487 00:39:07,654 --> 00:39:08,489 Just a little more. 488 00:39:10,991 --> 00:39:12,076 Right there. 489 00:39:13,160 --> 00:39:17,039 Now, look. Hae-ryung and I were sitting about this far apart. 490 00:39:19,208 --> 00:39:22,169 We were reading books, like this. 491 00:39:28,717 --> 00:39:31,887 Then I fell asleep like this. 492 00:39:45,567 --> 00:39:48,320 Then morning came, and I opened my eyes like this. 493 00:39:50,572 --> 00:39:51,865 Hurry. Come on. 494 00:39:55,452 --> 00:39:57,746 -My gosh. -Roll over. 495 00:39:58,872 --> 00:39:59,998 -Roll over. -My goodness. 496 00:40:09,216 --> 00:40:11,760 Anyway, that's what happened. 497 00:40:11,844 --> 00:40:12,886 Think about it carefully. 498 00:40:13,303 --> 00:40:16,306 Do you really think that she lay down next to me by accident? 499 00:40:16,390 --> 00:40:17,391 She did it on purpose. 500 00:40:17,474 --> 00:40:19,309 It's so obvious that she did it on purpose. 501 00:40:19,393 --> 00:40:20,686 Right? 502 00:40:20,769 --> 00:40:23,772 No one rolls around like that in their sleep. 503 00:40:25,274 --> 00:40:26,608 I'm sure she purposely... 504 00:40:29,528 --> 00:40:33,782 So what exactly is your point, Your Highness? 505 00:40:34,366 --> 00:40:36,660 Are you saying you're going to use this chance 506 00:40:36,743 --> 00:40:39,830 to date Apprentice Goo since she obviously has feelings for you? 507 00:40:39,913 --> 00:40:42,291 What are you talking about? I'm a prince, and... 508 00:40:43,584 --> 00:40:46,545 My point is that I don't have any feelings for Hae-ryung. 509 00:40:46,628 --> 00:40:49,423 You can't fool me. 510 00:40:49,506 --> 00:40:52,384 I've been working in the palace for 40 years. 511 00:40:52,468 --> 00:40:54,720 And I've witnessed so many love affairs 512 00:40:54,803 --> 00:40:57,181 between court ladies and eunuchs. 513 00:40:57,264 --> 00:40:58,724 Let me tell you how you look. 514 00:40:58,807 --> 00:41:01,059 "Did Court Lady Kim smile at me? 515 00:41:01,143 --> 00:41:02,686 Or did she smile because I look funny?" 516 00:41:04,021 --> 00:41:05,230 You look just like Eunuch Park, 517 00:41:05,314 --> 00:41:09,234 who once stayed up all night thinking about that. 518 00:41:11,445 --> 00:41:15,407 If you really want to win her heart, 519 00:41:18,494 --> 00:41:19,912 I, Heo Sam-bo, 520 00:41:20,370 --> 00:41:23,207 will do my best to help you, Your Highness. 521 00:41:23,457 --> 00:41:25,459 How exactly are you going to help me? 522 00:41:29,671 --> 00:41:31,965 Don't tell anyone. 523 00:41:34,510 --> 00:41:36,762 There's a secret method that's passed down among eunuchs 524 00:41:37,387 --> 00:41:40,474 that's known to work every single time. 525 00:41:53,820 --> 00:41:54,655 I'm sorry. 526 00:41:58,200 --> 00:42:00,536 He's going to use this to tease me for days. 527 00:42:07,543 --> 00:42:08,544 Your Highness. 528 00:42:09,294 --> 00:42:11,922 This is Apprentice Goo Hae-ryung from the Office of Royal Decrees. 529 00:42:19,680 --> 00:42:20,514 You may enter. 530 00:42:34,361 --> 00:42:37,030 Why did you wish to see me? 531 00:43:37,758 --> 00:43:41,845 Don't forget. The way you look at her is the most crucial part. 532 00:43:41,928 --> 00:43:46,224 You must look at her intensely and say this with a passion in your eyes. 533 00:43:46,892 --> 00:43:50,896 "I will make you mine." 534 00:43:52,147 --> 00:43:54,441 This is how you need to look at her. 535 00:44:20,050 --> 00:44:20,926 Your Highness. 536 00:44:22,844 --> 00:44:26,223 I don't quite understand what's going on. 537 00:44:27,724 --> 00:44:29,684 By any chance, do you feel unwell? 538 00:44:31,311 --> 00:44:34,272 Or are you trying to scold me? 539 00:44:36,108 --> 00:44:37,150 What? 540 00:44:37,651 --> 00:44:39,653 If this is about what happened earlier, 541 00:44:39,986 --> 00:44:42,239 I'd like to sincerely apologize for my actions. 542 00:44:43,073 --> 00:44:46,952 It happened while I was sleeping, but I still made you feel uncomfortable. 543 00:44:48,203 --> 00:44:52,249 But please don't use such a peculiar method to scold me. 544 00:44:53,708 --> 00:44:56,044 It's very embarrassing. 545 00:44:57,337 --> 00:45:00,382 From now on, I'll be careful not to get too close to you, 546 00:45:00,465 --> 00:45:01,758 even if it is by accident. 547 00:45:02,634 --> 00:45:04,136 So please forgive me. 548 00:45:17,149 --> 00:45:18,233 Sam-bo, that ridiculous man. 549 00:45:25,866 --> 00:45:26,950 I wasn't scolding you. 550 00:45:34,082 --> 00:45:35,876 I was neither angry 551 00:45:36,376 --> 00:45:37,669 nor offended. 552 00:45:40,881 --> 00:45:42,048 I... 553 00:45:47,721 --> 00:45:49,306 I don't mind... 554 00:45:52,350 --> 00:45:53,685 keeping you near me. 555 00:46:02,903 --> 00:46:03,945 So... 556 00:46:06,615 --> 00:46:08,116 do not distance yourself from me. 557 00:46:35,644 --> 00:46:36,603 I mean... 558 00:46:36,686 --> 00:46:41,066 That doesn't mean you can lie next to me when I'm asleep. 559 00:46:41,149 --> 00:46:42,901 I'm just saying that we should stay close 560 00:46:43,485 --> 00:46:45,111 while keeping the right amount of distance. 561 00:46:57,791 --> 00:46:59,125 You may go now. 562 00:47:17,477 --> 00:47:18,311 You may go. 563 00:47:41,167 --> 00:47:42,711 What are you doing? You just came home. 564 00:47:45,005 --> 00:47:47,591 I just wanted to wake myself up because I stayed up all night. 565 00:47:48,341 --> 00:47:50,719 It’s because of the night of gyeongsin. 566 00:47:51,678 --> 00:47:53,763 That doesn't look like the case to me. 567 00:47:54,723 --> 00:47:57,058 What's bothering you this time? 568 00:47:57,517 --> 00:48:01,646 Is it because of that senior first-rank? 569 00:48:01,771 --> 00:48:03,690 No, that's not why. It's just... 570 00:48:08,194 --> 00:48:09,195 Hey. 571 00:48:09,863 --> 00:48:13,450 The thing is, I can't stop thinking about 572 00:48:14,200 --> 00:48:15,285 what he said to me. 573 00:48:15,368 --> 00:48:18,079 My gosh. Why? What did he say? 574 00:48:19,914 --> 00:48:20,915 "I don't mind 575 00:48:21,916 --> 00:48:24,586 keeping you near me. 576 00:48:26,671 --> 00:48:28,006 Do not distance yourself from me." 577 00:48:28,089 --> 00:48:31,551 What's his problem? He's so ridiculous. 578 00:48:31,718 --> 00:48:34,721 Just because he's good-looking! What's that man's name? 579 00:48:35,722 --> 00:48:36,973 Why? 580 00:48:37,057 --> 00:48:38,892 If he likes you, 581 00:48:38,975 --> 00:48:40,602 he should just be straightforward about it. 582 00:48:41,186 --> 00:48:44,856 How dare he try to play hard to get with my lady? 583 00:48:44,939 --> 00:48:46,566 My gosh, I should teach him a lesson. 584 00:48:47,942 --> 00:48:51,112 -That was a confession of love? -Of course. It's obvious. 585 00:48:51,196 --> 00:48:52,989 He likes you, but he's not confident enough. 586 00:48:53,114 --> 00:48:55,116 That's why he's just beating around the bush. 587 00:48:55,950 --> 00:48:57,911 So tell me. What's his name? 588 00:48:57,994 --> 00:49:00,664 I'll spread ugly rumors about him. 589 00:49:01,831 --> 00:49:02,916 His name... 590 00:49:04,125 --> 00:49:07,504 -He's Clerk Yi. -Clerk Yi? Okay, got it. 591 00:49:08,088 --> 00:49:11,091 It's been a while, but I should gather my ladies. 592 00:49:13,677 --> 00:49:14,803 Clerk Yi? 593 00:49:24,646 --> 00:49:26,147 Do not distance yourself from me. 594 00:49:44,124 --> 00:49:46,126 -You wanted to see me? -Come and sit down. 595 00:49:57,554 --> 00:49:59,347 I must have underestimated that woman. 596 00:50:00,473 --> 00:50:01,725 What do you mean? 597 00:50:05,895 --> 00:50:08,064 I sent my men to Pyongan Province, but they lost her. 598 00:50:08,606 --> 00:50:11,776 There were swordsmen waiting, as if they knew my men were going to show up. 599 00:50:13,695 --> 00:50:15,405 Who do you think they are? 600 00:50:15,488 --> 00:50:18,825 She always appears and disappears elusively without your knowing. 601 00:50:19,367 --> 00:50:20,994 I'm sure ruffians are protecting her. 602 00:50:21,661 --> 00:50:23,997 No, that's not what I think. 603 00:50:24,497 --> 00:50:28,752 I think she's gathering people from Seoraewon. 604 00:50:28,835 --> 00:50:30,837 SEORAEWON: A SCHOOL THAT TEACHES WESTERN STUDIES 605 00:50:30,920 --> 00:50:33,256 If you think about it, it does make sense. 606 00:50:33,715 --> 00:50:35,717 She may have the support of Queen Dowager Im, 607 00:50:35,800 --> 00:50:39,471 but she can't possibly have that much power outside the palace. 608 00:50:39,721 --> 00:50:40,805 My lord. 609 00:50:41,473 --> 00:50:43,808 Everyone who used to study at Seoraewon is dead. 610 00:50:44,350 --> 00:50:45,518 You know that. 611 00:50:45,602 --> 00:50:48,188 You also thought the same thing 612 00:50:48,646 --> 00:50:50,523 until we found out that she was alive. 613 00:50:52,817 --> 00:50:54,527 I want you to be in charge of this case. 614 00:50:56,613 --> 00:51:00,200 You know about Seoraewon better than anyone. 615 00:51:02,035 --> 00:51:03,328 Yes, my lord. 616 00:51:08,917 --> 00:51:10,794 -Lead the way. -Yes, my lord. 617 00:51:52,252 --> 00:51:53,878 I'm surprised to see you here. 618 00:51:54,712 --> 00:51:57,090 I didn't know you were a Buddhist. 619 00:51:58,091 --> 00:51:59,425 Please wait. 620 00:52:00,176 --> 00:52:02,178 I'm not done praying. 621 00:52:11,980 --> 00:52:13,189 Is this the place? 622 00:52:13,523 --> 00:52:16,317 Yes, she was here until yesterday. 623 00:52:23,324 --> 00:52:24,576 Who's there? 624 00:52:25,577 --> 00:52:26,452 That's enough. 625 00:52:27,829 --> 00:52:29,330 Are you okay, my lord? 626 00:52:50,184 --> 00:52:51,060 You may leave. 627 00:53:29,807 --> 00:53:30,725 Princess. 628 00:53:35,313 --> 00:53:36,147 I'm sorry. 629 00:53:42,028 --> 00:53:43,071 I'm sorry. 630 00:54:00,171 --> 00:54:01,130 Dongungjeon? 631 00:54:02,173 --> 00:54:03,174 Again? 632 00:54:03,633 --> 00:54:08,137 Yes, all four female historians were summoned to Dongungjeon. 633 00:54:08,721 --> 00:54:12,100 What is it this time? Why does he need four female historians? 634 00:54:12,266 --> 00:54:15,061 Do you think His Royal Highness is preparing his revenge? 635 00:54:15,144 --> 00:54:16,813 Maybe he wrote down and memorized 636 00:54:16,896 --> 00:54:19,065 everything he wants to say to the Crown Princess, right? 637 00:54:19,148 --> 00:54:20,400 His Royal Highness isn't you. 638 00:54:20,483 --> 00:54:22,068 Why would he memorize what to say to her? 639 00:54:22,151 --> 00:54:25,071 He's obviously going to scold them. 640 00:54:25,697 --> 00:54:29,701 I didn't think he'd be like that, but he's a man who holds a grudge. 641 00:54:29,784 --> 00:54:33,121 You'd all better be careful of what you say. 642 00:54:33,204 --> 00:54:37,166 Tell him that all of Hanrim, especially myself, 643 00:54:37,250 --> 00:54:39,419 thought it was right to cross out the conversation. 644 00:54:39,502 --> 00:54:41,921 But that Officer Min over there 645 00:54:42,005 --> 00:54:44,340 insisted that it be kept. 646 00:54:45,258 --> 00:54:46,509 Okay? 647 00:54:49,846 --> 00:54:50,888 Answer me! 648 00:54:51,681 --> 00:54:52,640 Okay. 649 00:54:53,808 --> 00:54:54,851 Okay. 650 00:55:25,798 --> 00:55:27,842 Forgive me, Your Royal Highness! 651 00:55:27,925 --> 00:55:31,512 I really didn't want to write down the conversation. 652 00:55:31,596 --> 00:55:34,057 But the Crown Princess didn't give me any choice. 653 00:55:34,307 --> 00:55:37,310 I mean, I tried to have it erased from the sachaek. 654 00:55:37,727 --> 00:55:42,023 But Officer Min told us not to erase it. 655 00:55:42,106 --> 00:55:43,608 Please forgive me. 656 00:55:47,737 --> 00:55:50,615 Did you think I called you here to scold you for that? 657 00:55:51,407 --> 00:55:52,366 Isn't that why? 658 00:55:54,786 --> 00:55:55,661 Sit down. 659 00:56:04,879 --> 00:56:06,172 Open it. 660 00:56:18,518 --> 00:56:19,894 This is a red writing brush. 661 00:56:20,770 --> 00:56:22,688 Is this a gift for us? 662 00:56:22,772 --> 00:56:25,024 Yes, female historians are known to have used that brush 663 00:56:25,108 --> 00:56:28,402 to record all the merits and flaws of the royal family. 664 00:56:29,195 --> 00:56:32,698 I'm giving you those brushes as a gift so that you will not forget your duties. 665 00:56:34,617 --> 00:56:36,160 -Thank you! -Thank you! 666 00:56:38,621 --> 00:56:39,956 Are you really okay? 667 00:56:42,375 --> 00:56:46,045 Your private conversation was left as a record. 668 00:56:46,754 --> 00:56:49,424 So why aren't you scolding us instead? 669 00:56:54,679 --> 00:56:56,472 Of course, I'm not okay. 670 00:56:57,265 --> 00:56:59,892 I still feel quite humiliated. 671 00:57:00,476 --> 00:57:04,772 However, you are my subjects. I hired you all myself. 672 00:57:05,648 --> 00:57:08,734 I'm glad that you have become historians who are fair and just. 673 00:57:12,071 --> 00:57:15,783 Oh, right. I have one more thing that I want to give to all of you. 674 00:57:27,879 --> 00:57:30,173 Jin, what brings you here at this hour? 675 00:57:30,256 --> 00:57:32,258 Come with me. Let's go and shoot some arrows. 676 00:57:32,675 --> 00:57:33,676 "Shoot some arrows?" 677 00:57:34,677 --> 00:57:35,845 I will decline today. 678 00:57:36,179 --> 00:57:38,514 I'll make a fool of myself in front of the female historians. 679 00:57:39,098 --> 00:57:39,974 Don't worry. 680 00:57:40,057 --> 00:57:43,102 We're free from them for today. 681 00:57:43,686 --> 00:57:45,813 What do you mean? 682 00:57:45,897 --> 00:57:47,857 I gave them a day off. 683 00:57:48,566 --> 00:57:52,028 I told them to get some fresh air by the valley outside Sukjeongmun. 684 00:57:53,571 --> 00:57:54,614 My goodness. 685 00:57:56,741 --> 00:57:58,784 -What's the matter? -Your Royal Highness. 686 00:57:59,660 --> 00:58:03,039 Do you really not know what that place is known for? 687 00:58:04,123 --> 00:58:04,957 What? 688 00:58:06,751 --> 00:58:10,671 That's where the guards go to take baths after they're done 689 00:58:10,755 --> 00:58:12,006 with their military training. 690 00:58:12,089 --> 00:58:15,760 It's a famous place that women visit to enjoy the sight 691 00:58:16,260 --> 00:58:18,513 of those well-built men. 692 00:58:18,971 --> 00:58:23,017 Really? I guess I unintentionally let them have some good fun. 693 00:58:23,935 --> 00:58:26,896 Let's go. Let's make sure you get at least one good shot today. 694 00:58:28,272 --> 00:58:29,106 Come on. 695 00:58:32,401 --> 00:58:33,486 Hae-ryung. 696 00:58:40,284 --> 00:58:42,537 Bull's eye! 697 00:58:43,120 --> 00:58:44,205 It's your turn. 698 00:59:02,098 --> 00:59:04,016 -My goodness! -Oh, gosh! 699 00:59:04,100 --> 00:59:06,143 -This is incredible! -My gosh! 700 00:59:06,227 --> 00:59:09,146 -My goodness gracious. -Look at that! 701 00:59:09,814 --> 00:59:10,773 My gosh. 702 00:59:12,400 --> 00:59:13,734 -No, stop! -Come on. 703 00:59:24,287 --> 00:59:25,705 Hae-ryung won't be like that. 704 00:59:26,831 --> 00:59:28,874 There's no way she'll be like that. 705 00:59:30,126 --> 00:59:31,252 No way. 706 00:59:37,675 --> 00:59:38,509 My gosh. 707 00:59:40,136 --> 00:59:42,179 -Apprentice Goo! -Apprentice Goo! 708 00:59:48,811 --> 00:59:50,479 Those stupid guards! 709 00:59:51,522 --> 00:59:52,607 Pardon? 710 00:59:59,530 --> 01:00:01,657 Bull's eye! 711 01:00:03,242 --> 01:00:05,286 Your Highness, did you just... 712 01:00:05,369 --> 01:00:07,580 Rim, your arrow just hit the bull's eye. 713 01:00:15,004 --> 01:00:16,797 This is so nice. 714 01:00:17,214 --> 01:00:19,133 It's been so long since we had a break. 715 01:00:19,717 --> 01:00:23,220 I'm not even asking for a day off once every two days like the court ladies. 716 01:00:23,304 --> 01:00:27,016 But it would be nice to have a day off at least once a month like this. 717 01:00:27,099 --> 01:00:29,852 It'd be nice to spend a day without having to see our superiors. 718 01:00:30,978 --> 01:00:32,146 I agree. 719 01:00:36,776 --> 01:00:37,943 Where did it go? 720 01:00:38,027 --> 01:00:40,029 What's wrong? Is something missing? 721 01:00:40,613 --> 01:00:44,700 I brought the meat, but I forgot to bring the charcoal. 722 01:00:44,784 --> 01:00:46,786 -What? -What should I do? 723 01:00:48,037 --> 01:00:50,998 Should I go back home? 724 01:00:51,874 --> 01:00:54,043 No, it's okay. I'll go and find some firewood. 725 01:00:55,044 --> 01:00:55,961 Wait here. 726 01:01:16,232 --> 01:01:17,274 -My gosh. -Oh, no. 727 01:01:20,903 --> 01:01:23,364 -My gosh, everything's getting wet. -Goodness. 728 01:01:56,897 --> 01:01:57,982 I was worried about you. 729 01:02:25,684 --> 01:02:33,207 Subtitle translation by Ja-won Lee 730 01:02:41,609 --> 01:02:42,860 I can tell how you feel. 731 01:02:42,943 --> 01:02:45,112 I can tell how you feel about Prince Dowon. 732 01:02:45,196 --> 01:02:47,364 How dare they do this to the Office of Royal Decrees? 733 01:02:47,448 --> 01:02:50,451 There's only one man in the Ministry of Personnel who'd mess with such matters. 734 01:02:50,534 --> 01:02:51,994 Aren't you even embarrassed? 735 01:02:52,077 --> 01:02:53,662 I'm giving you a chance. 736 01:02:53,746 --> 01:02:55,498 I want to know if you think about me, 737 01:02:55,581 --> 01:02:58,167 if you even take notice of me at all. 738 01:02:58,250 --> 01:03:00,795 I actually lied to you once, Your Highness. 739 01:03:00,878 --> 01:03:02,254 Because I had an ulterior motive. 740 01:03:02,338 --> 01:03:04,757 I want you to look into Third Inspector Goo Jae-gyeong. 741 01:03:04,840 --> 01:03:06,801 I'm not like you, Father! 742 01:03:06,884 --> 01:03:08,219 I can't forget 743 01:03:08,302 --> 01:03:10,971 about Dan-yeong or the things you've done. 744 01:03:11,055 --> 01:03:12,598 I ask for the impeachment 745 01:03:12,681 --> 01:03:14,475 of First Historian Min U-won. 746 01:03:14,930 --> 01:03:17,320 Ripped and synced by gabbyu's Subs