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United Pictures Present 2 00:01:02,459 --> 00:01:05,250 An Opus Pictures Production 3 00:01:06,542 --> 00:01:09,667 Who is the best subject to the King? 4 00:01:09,792 --> 00:01:11,542 One who becomes a great general 5 00:01:11,709 --> 00:01:13,667 and conquers Liao Dong. 6 00:01:13,792 --> 00:01:17,167 One who is skilled in martial arts and protects the King. 7 00:01:17,792 --> 00:01:21,667 One who is willing to die for the King. 8 00:01:24,542 --> 00:01:26,499 Under Yuan's subjugation, 9 00:01:26,542 --> 00:01:28,500 the Goryeo King selected young boys 10 00:01:28,625 --> 00:01:30,625 and closely trained them to be 11 00:01:30,750 --> 00:01:32,709 his royal guards called the Kunryongwe. 12 00:01:32,875 --> 00:01:34,875 He allowed these boys to reside in the palace 13 00:01:34,900 --> 00:01:37,025 and always kept them within his reach. 14 00:01:39,251 --> 00:01:41,917 ZO In-Sung 15 00:01:46,251 --> 00:01:48,499 JOO Jin-Mo 16 00:01:52,499 --> 00:01:55,376 SONG Ji-Hyo 17 00:03:02,299 --> 00:03:03,299 Your Majesty. 18 00:03:04,299 --> 00:03:08,299 The Princess from Yuan has arrived at the port. 19 00:03:08,342 --> 00:03:12,092 It is time to go meet your Queen, Your Majesty. 20 00:03:13,299 --> 00:03:15,675 The court subjects are waiting, sire. 21 00:03:15,842 --> 00:03:18,299 I haven't finished playing. 22 00:03:18,299 --> 00:03:19,509 Wait outside. 23 00:03:20,218 --> 00:03:23,299 Producer LEE TAE HUN 24 00:03:32,299 --> 00:03:34,675 Written and Directed by YOO HA 25 00:03:42,299 --> 00:03:47,300 A Frozen Flower 26 00:03:54,801 --> 00:03:56,801 Stop! 27 00:04:00,051 --> 00:04:01,550 Stop there! 28 00:04:02,009 --> 00:04:10,218 Stop! 29 00:04:19,383 --> 00:04:20,342 Han- Baek! 30 00:04:21,383 --> 00:04:24,092 You've gone mad over a girl! 31 00:04:24,218 --> 00:04:25,383 How dare you run away! 32 00:04:27,299 --> 00:04:28,299 Chief! 33 00:04:28,383 --> 00:04:30,383 I beg of you. 34 00:04:30,467 --> 00:04:32,218 Please let us go. 35 00:04:35,009 --> 00:04:38,467 Strike me down first if you must go. 36 00:04:41,759 --> 00:04:43,926 I have no appetite. 37 00:04:45,592 --> 00:04:48,009 Just one spoon, sire. 38 00:04:48,299 --> 00:04:50,299 You must regain your strength. 39 00:04:50,734 --> 00:04:53,299 That'll do, lad. 40 00:04:53,300 --> 00:04:55,300 Just one spoon, please? 41 00:04:55,425 --> 00:04:56,759 Why you... 42 00:05:03,134 --> 00:05:04,259 There. 43 00:05:04,509 --> 00:05:06,259 You may go. 44 00:05:08,056 --> 00:05:09,727 Your Majesty? 45 00:05:10,675 --> 00:05:11,467 Hmm? 46 00:05:11,605 --> 00:05:14,196 Won't you please reconsider? 47 00:05:14,884 --> 00:05:17,299 I won't hear any more on this matter. 48 00:05:21,474 --> 00:05:25,682 As the Chief, I'm partly responsible for his actions. 49 00:05:25,884 --> 00:05:29,218 If you must behead him, punish me in the same regard. 50 00:05:29,299 --> 00:05:31,092 I said, enough! 51 00:05:31,218 --> 00:05:33,138 I beg of you, sire. 52 00:05:40,299 --> 00:05:42,092 Chief. 53 00:05:43,218 --> 00:05:44,299 Come in. 54 00:05:47,299 --> 00:05:48,467 Brother! 55 00:05:48,634 --> 00:05:49,801 Han-Baek! 56 00:05:49,926 --> 00:05:51,425 Listen carefully. 57 00:05:51,550 --> 00:05:55,092 The King has generously spared Han-Baek's life. 58 00:05:55,299 --> 00:05:56,299 However... 59 00:05:56,550 --> 00:05:58,550 there will not be a second chance. 60 00:05:58,675 --> 00:06:01,550 Anyone who disgraces the Kunryongwe's honor... 61 00:06:01,634 --> 00:06:03,884 will pay with his life. 62 00:06:04,299 --> 00:06:05,967 Yes, sir. 63 00:06:10,634 --> 00:06:11,884 Thank you, sir! 64 00:06:13,176 --> 00:06:14,134 What a relief. 65 00:06:15,634 --> 00:06:16,759 Chief! 66 00:06:17,926 --> 00:06:19,892 Very impressive, sir. 67 00:06:24,592 --> 00:06:26,550 How did you manage to free him? 68 00:06:26,759 --> 00:06:31,092 He's one of us, we can't abandon him for one mistake. 69 00:06:32,467 --> 00:06:36,299 The law says to behead the foo who messes with a court maid. 70 00:06:36,299 --> 00:06:37,842 It's the King's command. 71 00:06:37,967 --> 00:06:39,342 The King's command? 72 00:06:40,218 --> 00:06:41,717 Why of course. 73 00:06:41,842 --> 00:06:42,842 What? 74 00:06:47,467 --> 00:06:52,501 Stop clouding the King's judgment with pillow talk, sir. 75 00:06:55,299 --> 00:06:56,342 Stop. 76 00:07:05,259 --> 00:07:08,134 If you speak ill of His Majesty again... 77 00:07:08,259 --> 00:07:10,139 I'll have your head. 78 00:07:25,134 --> 00:07:29,009 The honeysuckle tea worked marvelously. 79 00:07:29,842 --> 00:07:32,009 My fever has subsided drastically. 80 00:07:32,634 --> 00:07:34,051 It's a relief, sire. 81 00:07:34,299 --> 00:07:37,259 I shall request another batch. 82 00:07:39,634 --> 00:07:44,051 How did you know that honeysuckle works on fevers? 83 00:07:45,092 --> 00:07:49,051 My late father used to drink it when he got colds. 84 00:07:49,259 --> 00:07:51,425 I see. 85 00:07:53,342 --> 00:07:55,299 What would you have done? 86 00:07:56,634 --> 00:07:57,592 Sire? 87 00:07:58,009 --> 00:07:59,971 If you were Han-Baek, 88 00:07:59,996 --> 00:08:01,954 would you have left the palace too? 89 00:08:03,299 --> 00:08:06,259 You too have lived here for over years. 90 00:08:07,300 --> 00:08:10,259 Wouldn't you wanted to run away from here? 91 00:08:11,509 --> 00:08:16,509 How can I ever think of leaving as you are here, sire. 92 00:08:18,383 --> 00:08:20,509 Her Majesty, the Queen. 93 00:08:31,259 --> 00:08:33,259 Have you slept well, sire? 94 00:08:33,299 --> 00:08:34,717 Welcome, my Queen. 95 00:08:36,993 --> 00:08:40,158 I brought some medicine to bring down your fever, sire. 96 00:08:41,717 --> 00:08:44,134 No need to bring it in person. 97 00:08:44,299 --> 00:08:47,218 I shall leave in peace, sire. 98 00:08:49,967 --> 00:08:54,299 My physician prepared this specially for you, sire. 99 00:08:56,053 --> 00:08:58,679 Thank you for your generosity. 100 00:09:04,051 --> 00:09:07,009 I heard an envoy from Yuan is coming. 101 00:09:08,425 --> 00:09:09,383 Yes. 102 00:09:09,509 --> 00:09:13,884 What more will they demand on account of the royal heir issue? 103 00:09:14,383 --> 00:09:16,509 It worries me so. 104 00:09:16,634 --> 00:09:19,884 Worrying will not solve anything. 105 00:09:21,884 --> 00:09:24,550 With all due respect, sire... 106 00:09:26,801 --> 00:09:32,009 Perhaps you should make more effort for an heir... 107 00:09:32,383 --> 00:09:34,884 Shall I take in another royal concubine? 108 00:09:46,218 --> 00:09:47,467 You wanted to see me? 109 00:09:48,218 --> 00:09:51,383 I heard you took care of something I should've done. 110 00:09:52,842 --> 00:09:53,801 Pardon? 111 00:09:54,299 --> 00:09:57,690 My maid who was arrested for running away with a guard. 112 00:09:57,717 --> 00:10:00,383 I heard she's alive thanks to you. 113 00:10:01,009 --> 00:10:05,592 I wanted to thank you for what you did. 114 00:10:05,717 --> 00:10:07,299 No, Your Majesty. 115 00:10:07,852 --> 00:10:11,560 I'm certain the King made the decision with you in mind. 116 00:10:12,842 --> 00:10:14,342 We both know that's not true. 117 00:10:15,717 --> 00:10:17,592 However, remember this. 118 00:10:18,051 --> 00:10:20,926 There's much clamor over the royal heir issue. 119 00:10:21,213 --> 00:10:25,589 Your service to the King can be misunderstood at times like this. 120 00:10:26,299 --> 00:10:28,176 So be careful. 121 00:10:38,992 --> 00:10:41,699 The spring sun is stunning, sire. 122 00:10:44,909 --> 00:10:46,992 We should've come here earlier. 123 00:10:48,909 --> 00:10:51,985 It's nice to be out from the palace. 124 00:11:01,518 --> 00:11:02,599 That sachet... 125 00:11:03,767 --> 00:11:05,599 I haven't seen it in a while. 126 00:11:06,642 --> 00:11:08,392 Oh, this? 127 00:11:08,892 --> 00:11:10,892 Do you remember, sire? 128 00:11:11,017 --> 00:11:14,267 You wore that when you first came from Yuan. 129 00:11:14,599 --> 00:11:18,599 Its amazing that it still carries its scent. 130 00:11:23,101 --> 00:11:24,184 My Queen. 131 00:11:25,476 --> 00:11:27,351 Would you care to sing? 132 00:11:27,850 --> 00:11:28,975 Sire? 133 00:11:29,599 --> 00:11:33,599 The Goryeo song you always used to sing. 134 00:11:34,599 --> 00:11:38,850 Its so unexpected, you’re making me blush. 135 00:11:40,599 --> 00:11:43,184 What about you, Chief HONG? 136 00:11:43,392 --> 00:11:45,559 Would you like to hear the Queen sing? 137 00:11:46,392 --> 00:11:48,850 Yes, Your Majesty. 138 00:11:50,599 --> 00:11:52,975 See? He wants to hear it, too. 139 00:11:53,599 --> 00:11:56,267 We'd be so obliged. 140 00:11:56,599 --> 00:11:58,600 Oh, dear... 141 00:12:09,599 --> 00:12:16,850 Will you leave? 142 00:12:17,518 --> 00:12:24,599 Will you leave me? 143 00:12:25,267 --> 00:12:34,725 How will I live without you? 144 00:12:37,476 --> 00:12:47,017 If you leave me now? 145 00:12:49,101 --> 00:12:56,892 I wish to keep you from leaving. 146 00:12:57,351 --> 00:13:05,142 Will you not return if I look sad? 147 00:13:05,267 --> 00:13:06,351 My love... 148 00:13:23,867 --> 00:13:25,534 - You okay? - Yes, sire! 149 00:13:25,617 --> 00:13:27,199 Stop them! 150 00:13:29,450 --> 00:13:31,826 Protect the King! 151 00:14:20,817 --> 00:14:22,399 Escort the King! 152 00:14:22,942 --> 00:14:24,400 - Bring me my sword! - But, sire! 153 00:14:24,609 --> 00:14:25,692 Bring it now! 154 00:14:25,817 --> 00:14:26,775 Your Majesty! 155 00:14:38,399 --> 00:14:39,901 Escort the Queen! 156 00:14:40,026 --> 00:14:41,211 Your Majesty! 157 00:14:41,236 --> 00:14:42,277 Hurry! 158 00:15:36,399 --> 00:15:38,859 HONG Lim, HONG Lim! 159 00:15:39,318 --> 00:15:40,827 Are you okay? 160 00:15:41,775 --> 00:15:43,026 Yes, sire. 161 00:16:33,192 --> 00:16:38,399 Sire! 162 00:16:38,442 --> 00:16:40,442 Your Majesty! 163 00:16:47,775 --> 00:16:49,399 How is he? 164 00:16:49,399 --> 00:16:51,399 He is still unconscious, sir. 165 00:16:51,483 --> 00:16:55,609 Only days until the Yuan envoy arrives,this is a tragedy! 166 00:16:56,859 --> 00:16:57,984 You! 167 00:16:58,650 --> 00:17:00,734 How dare you sit here with a straight face! 168 00:17:00,859 --> 00:17:04,399 How did you allow this tragedy to fall upon the King? 169 00:17:04,483 --> 00:17:07,609 You still call yourself the Chief of the Kunryongwe? 170 00:17:07,734 --> 00:17:13,399 I will have you and others personally responsible for this! 171 00:17:17,276 --> 00:17:18,359 Chief HONG? 172 00:17:18,734 --> 00:17:20,567 His Majesty is calling for you. 173 00:17:30,318 --> 00:17:32,650 Are you okay? 174 00:17:33,859 --> 00:17:36,395 Did you get your wound treated? 175 00:17:38,942 --> 00:17:40,609 I deserve to die, sire. 176 00:17:41,692 --> 00:17:46,817 My incapacity to fulfill my duties brought you harm. 177 00:17:48,318 --> 00:17:50,359 Please have me executed. 178 00:17:51,525 --> 00:17:53,399 No, dear lad. 179 00:17:55,399 --> 00:17:59,483 If you weren't there to save me, 180 00:18:00,151 --> 00:18:02,692 I'd already be dead. 181 00:18:05,609 --> 00:18:06,901 Your Majesty... 182 00:18:24,399 --> 00:18:26,318 Chief... 183 00:18:26,817 --> 00:18:28,318 Did you find out? 184 00:18:28,399 --> 00:18:29,692 Just as we expected, sir. 185 00:18:29,817 --> 00:18:33,109 Remember the raid against the Japanese? 186 00:18:33,359 --> 00:18:35,151 The Privy Council is claiming... 187 00:18:35,359 --> 00:18:38,901 the remnants who escaped are behind this. 188 00:18:42,399 --> 00:18:43,942 What are the ministers saying? 189 00:18:44,399 --> 00:18:46,399 What would the fools say? 190 00:18:46,442 --> 00:18:48,817 They're all waiting on Lord CHO. 191 00:18:48,942 --> 00:18:51,151 The court is filled with scoundrels. 192 00:18:51,399 --> 00:18:55,775 Perhaps we can ask the King to put Lord CHO on trial? 193 00:18:59,975 --> 00:19:02,349 Lord CHO is under Yuan's protection. 194 00:19:02,609 --> 00:19:04,734 We can't touch him without proper proof. 195 00:19:05,859 --> 00:19:08,399 Let's say that the Japanese are behind this for now. 196 00:19:09,234 --> 00:19:13,359 Act as usual and obtain the evidence discreetly. 197 00:19:14,026 --> 00:19:17,359 The Goryeo King shall pay respects... 198 00:19:17,399 --> 00:19:21,399 to the Yuan Emperor's demands! 199 00:19:30,734 --> 00:19:36,399 Long live the Emperor. 200 00:19:36,399 --> 00:19:42,318 A royal letter to my son-in-law, the King of Goryeo. 201 00:19:42,399 --> 00:19:45,692 The Father of Yuan who unified the world... 202 00:19:45,817 --> 00:19:47,692 knew well the will of the Heavens 203 00:19:47,817 --> 00:19:50,399 and took in all nations under him. 204 00:19:50,442 --> 00:19:55,567 A century has passed... 205 00:19:55,692 --> 00:19:59,400 in alliance with Goryeo through matrimony. 206 00:19:59,817 --> 00:20:02,984 Now, the Goryeo King is without an heir… 207 00:20:03,234 --> 00:20:05,400 The woes of the citizens... 208 00:20:05,609 --> 00:20:08,399 are of my great concern. 209 00:20:08,400 --> 00:20:11,399 Thus, I have decided to enthrone... 210 00:20:11,400 --> 00:20:15,151 Lord Kyungwon as Crown Prince, 211 00:20:15,276 --> 00:20:20,609 and stabilize the Goryeo court. 212 00:20:20,817 --> 00:20:24,399 Also, to fight off barbarians... 213 00:20:24,525 --> 00:20:27,151 who threaten Yuan... 214 00:20:27,276 --> 00:20:31,399 dispatch, soldiers... 215 00:20:31,525 --> 00:20:34,525 and, maidens... 216 00:20:35,026 --> 00:20:38,525 in respects to thy father nation! 217 00:20:41,399 --> 00:20:45,109 Sending soldiers and maidens 218 00:20:45,234 --> 00:20:47,234 will not last long. 219 00:20:47,359 --> 00:20:52,399 Yuan will make even more demands using the heir issue as an excuse. 220 00:20:52,483 --> 00:20:56,399 Hence, appointing Lord Kyungwon as the Crown Prince quickly... 221 00:20:56,399 --> 00:21:01,442 and stabilizing the court is the most viable option, sire. 222 00:21:01,567 --> 00:21:04,859 Any other thoughts? 223 00:21:08,817 --> 00:21:10,483 I have something to say. 224 00:21:11,567 --> 00:21:16,026 Are you the King's subjects? Or Lord Kyungwon's subjects? 225 00:21:16,400 --> 00:21:20,026 My lack of virtue has left me without an heir. 226 00:21:20,400 --> 00:21:23,775 However! His Majesty is yet young. 227 00:21:23,901 --> 00:21:26,859 But you ask to enthrone one who is not of direct descent? 228 00:21:27,692 --> 00:21:30,400 Tell him to give up the throne! 229 00:21:31,151 --> 00:21:33,400 That's what you all really want to say, is it not! 230 00:21:47,609 --> 00:21:49,399 You've drunk much, sire. 231 00:21:55,984 --> 00:21:59,525 I shall sleep here, tonight. 232 00:22:08,067 --> 00:22:10,192 Return to Yuan. 233 00:22:11,442 --> 00:22:13,399 As you may already know... 234 00:22:14,082 --> 00:22:17,111 I am incapable of taking a woman. 235 00:22:17,399 --> 00:22:20,151 Hence, to get an heir is hopeless. 236 00:22:20,775 --> 00:22:23,567 Eventually, everything will be as Yuan wishes. 237 00:22:24,399 --> 00:22:27,192 If Lord Kyungwon becomes the Crown Prince... 238 00:22:27,400 --> 00:22:30,276 I shall be a king only in name. 239 00:22:30,775 --> 00:22:35,276 What glory would there be at my side? 240 00:22:35,399 --> 00:22:37,567 Before things get worse... 241 00:22:38,650 --> 00:22:40,853 go back to your home country. 242 00:22:41,399 --> 00:22:43,942 I am now a citizen of Goryeo. 243 00:22:45,775 --> 00:22:49,399 How could I leave this palace that I call home? 244 00:22:50,359 --> 00:22:55,567 Then how much longer will you endure this humiliation? 245 00:23:18,067 --> 00:23:19,399 My Queen. 246 00:23:21,399 --> 00:23:22,400 Yes? 247 00:23:23,192 --> 00:23:25,442 We are not without options. 248 00:24:22,926 --> 00:24:27,218 For the future, it's the only way. 249 00:24:29,425 --> 00:24:30,550 Your Majesty... 250 00:24:30,675 --> 00:24:33,176 What are you saying, sire? 251 00:24:33,675 --> 00:24:36,550 Who else can I trust but you? 252 00:24:38,550 --> 00:24:40,509 I want you to serve the Queen. 253 00:24:40,634 --> 00:24:42,299 No, sire! 254 00:24:44,259 --> 00:24:45,383 I cannot do it. 255 00:25:49,899 --> 00:25:52,440 His Majesty has arrived. 256 00:27:05,134 --> 00:27:06,299 Go in. 257 00:29:15,884 --> 00:29:18,250 Did you serve the Queen well? 258 00:29:19,425 --> 00:29:21,051 Forgive me, sire. 259 00:29:23,967 --> 00:29:26,622 You couldn't do it? 260 00:29:33,717 --> 00:29:36,051 There are only two chances left. 261 00:29:37,299 --> 00:29:39,299 So pull yourself together. 262 00:29:40,442 --> 00:29:43,067 May I ask a question, sire? 263 00:29:43,092 --> 00:29:44,342 You may. 264 00:29:46,634 --> 00:29:50,218 Why did you choose me? 265 00:29:53,842 --> 00:29:56,352 The child she'll have 266 00:29:56,377 --> 00:29:59,502 must be as fair as you. 267 00:30:05,926 --> 00:30:09,248 Midnight. 268 00:30:21,299 --> 00:30:22,842 I will do it. 269 00:36:30,717 --> 00:36:32,134 Morning, lad. 270 00:36:32,218 --> 00:36:33,884 Have you slept well, sire? 271 00:36:34,299 --> 00:36:37,425 Yes, indeed I have. 272 00:36:38,550 --> 00:36:41,759 And you? How does it feel to become a man? 273 00:36:48,634 --> 00:36:52,850 What was it like to hold a woman for the first time? 274 00:36:54,509 --> 00:36:56,383 There is nothing to say, sire. 275 00:36:56,509 --> 00:37:00,299 I served in accordance to your orders. 276 00:37:03,299 --> 00:37:07,299 I wish to visit Byuklan-do for a few days. 277 00:37:12,299 --> 00:37:13,550 Why? 278 00:37:14,299 --> 00:37:16,759 I've been neglecting my duties as the Chief. 279 00:37:17,299 --> 00:37:20,801 I'd like to personally investigate the attack, sire. 280 00:37:29,717 --> 00:37:31,044 Not interested. 281 00:37:49,009 --> 00:37:53,759 One of the biggest merchants around suddenly disappeared. 282 00:37:53,884 --> 00:37:55,842 He went out to meet some noble person... 283 00:37:56,009 --> 00:37:58,383 and was never seen after that. 284 00:37:59,675 --> 00:38:03,383 Do you know where merchant MA's family is? 285 00:38:38,218 --> 00:38:40,717 I have something to report, sire. 286 00:38:42,967 --> 00:38:44,650 What is it? 287 00:38:44,675 --> 00:38:49,342 A merchant who smuggled Japanese weapons was found dead. 288 00:38:50,759 --> 00:38:52,634 His name is MA Young-Gil. 289 00:38:52,759 --> 00:38:57,299 It's possible that the perpetrators killed him to cover their tracks. 290 00:39:00,383 --> 00:39:04,299 Have you found any ministers who are connected to him? 291 00:39:05,009 --> 00:39:07,884 We are investigating, sire. 292 00:39:08,550 --> 00:39:11,299 It could be the lead we need. 293 00:39:14,550 --> 00:39:16,550 When did Chief HONG say he'll be back? 294 00:40:12,725 --> 00:40:14,600 He's running quite late. 295 00:40:15,267 --> 00:40:19,975 Please go inside and rest, sire. It's getting late. 296 00:40:20,599 --> 00:40:24,184 What if something happened to him? 297 00:40:26,059 --> 00:40:28,850 Go check on him, Seung-Ki. 298 00:40:30,559 --> 00:40:31,599 Yes, sire. 299 00:40:36,142 --> 00:40:37,267 HONG Lim? 300 00:40:50,599 --> 00:40:52,309 What brings you here, sire? 301 00:40:54,443 --> 00:40:56,362 I was anxious. 302 00:40:56,599 --> 00:41:00,559 What were you doing this late? 303 00:41:01,226 --> 00:41:05,518 I was so worried something had happened to you. 304 00:41:09,725 --> 00:41:12,006 Is something the matter? 305 00:41:14,351 --> 00:41:15,599 No, sir. 306 00:41:18,599 --> 00:41:20,600 You must be going through a lot. 307 00:41:22,226 --> 00:41:24,850 Let's return to the palace at daybreak. 308 00:42:12,599 --> 00:42:13,599 Chief? 309 00:42:16,850 --> 00:42:19,647 What's that you're hiding? 310 00:42:22,017 --> 00:42:24,184 Shouldn’t you be preparing for the banquet? 311 00:42:24,351 --> 00:42:27,184 It's been canceled, sir. 312 00:42:27,599 --> 00:42:28,434 Why? 313 00:42:28,599 --> 00:42:31,101 Just a moment ago His Majesty went back to see the Queen. 314 00:42:31,600 --> 00:42:34,809 - Why? - She's said to be quite ill. 315 00:42:37,599 --> 00:42:39,267 You have a high fever. 316 00:42:41,599 --> 00:42:46,392 You must have exhausted yourself during the ritual. 317 00:42:48,518 --> 00:42:49,476 Wait. 318 00:42:50,767 --> 00:42:54,599 It could be a sign of morning sickness. 319 00:42:55,683 --> 00:42:57,767 Perhaps you're pregnant? 320 00:43:03,392 --> 00:43:05,101 Forgive me, sire. 321 00:43:06,683 --> 00:43:08,017 Actually... 322 00:43:08,938 --> 00:43:13,147 my menstruation started a few days ago. 323 00:43:14,599 --> 00:43:16,850 So you have not conceived? 324 00:43:18,599 --> 00:43:19,642 No, sire. 325 00:43:21,892 --> 00:43:26,226 There'll be a feast to pray for the royal conception soon. 326 00:43:26,351 --> 00:43:29,309 Keep this a secret for now. 327 00:43:29,518 --> 00:43:33,975 Yes, sire. I'll arrange the consummation date after the feast. 328 00:43:35,809 --> 00:43:39,599 Honeysuckle tea is good for fevers. 329 00:43:39,975 --> 00:43:44,518 Make some for the Queen. 330 00:43:44,543 --> 00:43:46,214 Yes, Your Majesty. 331 00:43:47,017 --> 00:43:51,518 But drinking too much won't make a difference, sire. 332 00:43:54,518 --> 00:43:55,642 What do you mean? 333 00:43:55,767 --> 00:43:59,934 Chief HONG took some this afternoon. 334 00:44:00,184 --> 00:44:02,892 Was it not meant for the Queen, sire? 335 00:44:19,600 --> 00:44:22,559 Where are you going? 336 00:44:24,226 --> 00:44:25,934 Were you not asleep, sire? 337 00:44:27,392 --> 00:44:28,476 No. 338 00:44:30,392 --> 00:44:34,184 I have something to finish up in my room. 339 00:44:35,309 --> 00:44:38,184 The honeysuckle tea you gave me earlier... 340 00:44:39,559 --> 00:44:40,559 Yes? 341 00:44:41,476 --> 00:44:43,642 It worked well on my cold. 342 00:44:44,559 --> 00:44:47,599 Why don’t you send some to the Queen? 343 00:44:50,518 --> 00:44:53,599 I'm sure the court physician will serve her well, sire. 344 00:44:57,599 --> 00:44:58,642 You're right. 345 00:45:00,599 --> 00:45:03,226 It wouldn't look good for you to send her some. 346 00:45:12,059 --> 00:45:16,599 You both went through ha lot of trouble. 347 00:45:17,392 --> 00:45:22,142 However, despite your efforts, the result was inadequate. 348 00:45:22,850 --> 00:45:27,599 A new date for consummation has been set. 349 00:45:28,725 --> 00:45:29,975 But... 350 00:45:30,599 --> 00:45:33,101 I am reluctant this time. 351 00:45:34,599 --> 00:45:38,101 It had a great toll on the Queen's health. 352 00:45:38,809 --> 00:45:42,599 I fear it could make things worse. 353 00:45:43,599 --> 00:45:47,809 So let us postpone this for a while. 354 00:45:51,559 --> 00:45:53,434 What do you think, my Queen? 355 00:45:54,934 --> 00:45:57,599 What could I say, Your Majesty? 356 00:45:58,599 --> 00:46:00,599 Do as you wish, sire. 357 00:46:02,599 --> 00:46:04,806 What do you think, lad? 358 00:46:08,017 --> 00:46:10,518 I shall do as you command. 359 00:46:50,434 --> 00:46:52,599 I apologize for coming without notice, Your Majesty. 360 00:46:52,600 --> 00:46:55,934 No need. What brings you here? 361 00:46:56,059 --> 00:47:00,309 I heard you were sick and came to check your condition. 362 00:47:02,892 --> 00:47:08,017 Thank you for the honeysuckle tea you sent through Bo-Duk. 363 00:47:09,599 --> 00:47:13,142 Any court subject would do the same. 364 00:47:15,267 --> 00:47:16,599 Ah, here... 365 00:47:22,142 --> 00:47:23,599 What's this? 366 00:47:24,017 --> 00:47:25,599 It is a perfume sachet. 367 00:47:26,434 --> 00:47:27,518 A sachet? 368 00:47:28,267 --> 00:47:31,892 I heard during the attack... 369 00:47:32,518 --> 00:47:35,599 you lost your treasured sachet. 370 00:47:36,309 --> 00:47:40,434 I found a similar one during my rounds outside the palace. 371 00:47:41,599 --> 00:47:44,434 How very thoughtful. 372 00:47:45,184 --> 00:47:46,434 It's nothing, madam. 373 00:47:47,309 --> 00:47:49,809 I'll leave you to rest. 374 00:49:01,217 --> 00:49:03,718 How did you find your sachet? 375 00:49:05,402 --> 00:49:11,793 My brother brought me a similar one from Yuan. 376 00:49:11,967 --> 00:49:14,759 I see. 377 00:49:15,800 --> 00:49:18,799 Perhaps we shouldn't have held this feast. 378 00:49:18,967 --> 00:49:22,759 What if the Queen really bears a child? 379 00:49:22,799 --> 00:49:27,799 If such feasts had worked, there would already be an heir. 380 00:49:29,799 --> 00:49:33,050 Look at those concubines. 381 00:49:33,599 --> 00:49:36,142 Even Buddha's grace won't get them an heir. 382 00:49:39,984 --> 00:49:42,155 In any case, we must enthrone Lord Kyungwon at once. 383 00:49:42,825 --> 00:49:45,575 Hence, we need solid grounds to do so. 384 00:49:47,935 --> 00:49:49,017 How about... 385 00:49:49,812 --> 00:49:52,812 bringing in the Queens brother? 386 00:49:53,142 --> 00:49:54,767 Lord Tae-Ahn? 387 00:50:03,475 --> 00:50:04,475 Chief! 388 00:50:05,475 --> 00:50:08,099 The flower cakes are delicious. Try some. 389 00:50:08,142 --> 00:50:09,225 No thanks. 390 00:50:09,851 --> 00:50:12,726 All set to perform the sword dance? 391 00:50:13,099 --> 00:50:14,475 Yes, sir. 392 00:50:15,475 --> 00:50:16,475 Let's go. 393 00:50:20,851 --> 00:50:22,099 Chief HONG? 394 00:50:24,475 --> 00:50:25,767 Ah... 395 00:51:59,249 --> 00:52:01,291 - Welcome. - Your Majesty. 396 00:52:01,534 --> 00:52:05,054 May I offer up a drink, Your Majesty? 397 00:53:04,075 --> 00:53:07,034 Please rise and enjoy the festivities. 398 00:53:07,159 --> 00:53:08,451 Your Majesty. 399 00:53:08,599 --> 00:53:13,392 Even the late King took pleasure in singing and dancing at times. 400 00:53:13,599 --> 00:53:15,599 Will you grace us a song? 401 00:53:20,599 --> 00:53:21,767 This is for you. 402 00:53:24,599 --> 00:53:27,892 What is it, Your Majesty? 403 00:53:28,518 --> 00:53:30,892 It is a handkerchief I embroidered myself. 404 00:53:33,017 --> 00:53:35,351 I hope you always keep it on you. 405 00:53:43,767 --> 00:53:45,892 I'll be here again at midnight, tomorrow. 406 00:53:53,767 --> 00:53:56,767 I went in to a shop 407 00:53:56,850 --> 00:54:04,599 to buy some flower cakes. 408 00:54:05,767 --> 00:54:16,934 A man grabbed my wrist. 409 00:54:18,059 --> 00:54:28,559 If word got out 410 00:54:29,683 --> 00:54:35,767 the young errand boy 411 00:54:35,892 --> 00:54:41,767 would have told. 412 00:54:41,892 --> 00:55:02,642 I shall go to sleep there, too. 413 00:55:05,725 --> 00:55:08,809 I went into a temple 414 00:55:08,934 --> 00:55:16,434 to light it. 415 00:55:18,059 --> 00:55:20,725 The temple owner 416 00:55:20,809 --> 00:55:28,809 grabbed my wrist. 417 00:55:29,934 --> 00:55:32,809 If word got out 418 00:55:32,934 --> 00:55:40,518 the temple, 419 00:55:41,934 --> 00:55:47,725 the young monk 420 00:55:47,934 --> 00:55:53,599 would have told. 421 00:55:54,267 --> 00:56:13,683 I shall go to sleep there, too. 422 00:56:17,809 --> 00:56:21,934 Try tile fish from Jeju Island. It's delectable. 423 00:56:22,059 --> 00:56:25,559 I will get it myself, sire. 424 00:56:25,934 --> 00:56:29,034 You don't eat the good food on purpose. 425 00:56:29,059 --> 00:56:30,392 Try it. 426 00:56:31,093 --> 00:56:32,525 Yes, sire. 427 00:56:37,599 --> 00:56:40,017 The new clothes suit you well. 428 00:56:40,599 --> 00:56:41,934 Do you like it? 429 00:56:42,599 --> 00:56:43,599 Yes, sire. 430 00:56:50,309 --> 00:56:54,684 A delightful gift for you shall be arriving tomorrow. 431 00:56:55,267 --> 00:56:58,392 The Sub-Chief to see you, sire. 432 00:57:04,518 --> 00:57:06,632 What brings you here? 433 00:57:09,202 --> 00:57:11,242 I've come to make a report, sire. 434 00:57:11,725 --> 00:57:13,059 About what? 435 00:57:13,226 --> 00:57:16,642 We found out who MA smuggled weapons to before getting killed. 436 00:57:17,683 --> 00:57:19,184 Who is it? 437 00:57:21,101 --> 00:57:23,642 Minister KI Won-Hong's steward, sire. 438 00:57:25,434 --> 00:57:26,642 KI Won-Hong? 439 00:57:32,101 --> 00:57:38,642 Lord Kyungwon wants a signed covenant from the ministers. 440 00:57:39,434 --> 00:57:44,101 That will surely change the Emperor's mind. 441 00:57:44,599 --> 00:57:47,476 We all support Lord Kyungwon. 442 00:57:47,599 --> 00:57:51,392 But will we be enough? 443 00:57:54,392 --> 00:57:58,599 Right under our noses. Treacherous fiends! 444 00:58:44,599 --> 00:58:47,226 Your nephew's birthday? 445 00:58:47,599 --> 00:58:48,600 Of course you should go. 446 00:58:49,518 --> 00:58:51,683 Thank you for your permission, sire. 447 00:58:51,892 --> 00:58:56,476 It would be splendid if you could grace us with your presence. 448 00:58:58,309 --> 00:59:00,599 How long will you be staying? 449 00:59:02,309 --> 00:59:04,476 I dare not leave the palace for long, sire. 450 00:59:04,599 --> 00:59:06,267 Good morning, sir. 451 00:59:10,599 --> 00:59:15,518 Cleanse your troubling thoughts and rest easy at home. 452 00:59:16,767 --> 00:59:18,934 Make preparations to go, then. 453 00:59:19,392 --> 00:59:21,892 Yes, Your Majesty. 454 00:59:22,017 --> 00:59:24,142 Thank you, sire. 455 00:59:42,599 --> 00:59:44,850 I've come to report on the tailing last night. 456 00:59:46,600 --> 00:59:49,101 The Sub-Chief has already informed me. 457 00:59:50,226 --> 00:59:53,101 He said you left for the palace earlier. 458 00:59:53,226 --> 00:59:55,184 Why report to me so late? 459 00:59:57,476 --> 00:59:58,725 Forgive me, sire. 460 00:59:59,600 --> 01:00:04,683 I arrived very late. I was afraid to wake you. 461 01:00:05,184 --> 01:00:08,392 You've been in my chambers for over years. 462 01:00:08,767 --> 01:00:11,267 Since when did you use formalities? 463 01:00:35,267 --> 01:00:36,599 This is the horse? 464 01:00:36,725 --> 01:00:37,975 Yes, Your Majesty. 465 01:00:42,101 --> 01:00:43,975 She's a real beauty. 466 01:00:44,975 --> 01:00:47,599 Chief HONG will be so pleased to see her. 467 01:00:47,850 --> 01:00:52,725 Please forgive me, but it may be a better horse than your own. 468 01:00:54,642 --> 01:00:58,351 Bring Chief HONG at once. I want to see him ride it. 469 01:01:00,642 --> 01:01:04,600 Where did Lord Tae-Ahn go at this late hour? 470 01:01:04,725 --> 01:01:09,309 It's not like the Queen comes here everyday. 471 01:01:09,599 --> 01:01:13,892 I heard he's been up to something as of late. 472 01:01:16,599 --> 01:01:17,683 Chief HONG! 473 01:01:18,642 --> 01:01:21,142 I apologize for startling you. 474 01:01:22,559 --> 01:01:24,277 Leave us, Bo-Duk. 475 01:01:24,934 --> 01:01:26,351 Yes, Your Majesty. 476 01:01:31,642 --> 01:01:33,017 How did you... 477 01:04:05,617 --> 01:04:08,575 When will we ever get to meet like this, again? 478 01:04:09,784 --> 01:04:11,867 I'll pour you a drink before you go. 479 01:04:23,992 --> 01:04:26,867 Do you know how much I despised you? 480 01:04:29,575 --> 01:04:31,534 When I first came from Yuan... 481 01:04:32,076 --> 01:04:35,034 I only had the King to depend on. 482 01:04:35,909 --> 01:04:39,199 But he only had eyes for you. 483 01:04:40,659 --> 01:04:43,200 It was only natural that I resented you. 484 01:04:49,283 --> 01:04:53,242 I made this myself. Try it. 485 01:04:54,909 --> 01:04:56,617 Flower rice cakes? 486 01:04:58,534 --> 01:05:04,992 It's a Yuan custom to give this to the one you love. 487 01:05:05,588 --> 01:05:10,671 I've always wanted to make this like other women. 488 01:05:17,992 --> 01:05:21,200 Here, try it. 489 01:05:43,199 --> 01:05:46,325 You don't like it? 490 01:05:49,199 --> 01:05:50,325 No, Your Majesty. 491 01:05:53,534 --> 01:05:55,199 It's exquisite. 492 01:06:02,409 --> 01:06:04,035 Your Majesty. 493 01:06:48,867 --> 01:06:51,161 What brings you here, sire? 494 01:06:51,199 --> 01:06:53,199 Where have you been all night? 495 01:06:57,118 --> 01:06:59,367 I asked you where you were. 496 01:07:02,118 --> 01:07:04,784 I read a book on military tactics in the library. 497 01:07:08,409 --> 01:07:10,325 Which book was that? 498 01:07:13,199 --> 01:07:14,951 'The Six Secret Strategies', sire. 499 01:07:16,200 --> 01:07:20,992 Which among the six did you find most amusing? 500 01:07:25,199 --> 01:07:27,893 The politic and the raid strategies, sire. 501 01:07:28,450 --> 01:07:30,701 What was the raid strategy about? 502 01:07:34,450 --> 01:07:36,951 What was it about? 503 01:07:40,199 --> 01:07:43,534 It dealt with tactics that can be used 504 01:07:43,659 --> 01:07:46,159 when facing enemies on hills. 505 01:08:07,742 --> 01:08:10,450 If you stayed up reading on military tactics... 506 01:08:11,199 --> 01:08:13,617 you must've practiced your combat skills, too. 507 01:08:15,283 --> 01:08:18,199 Bring your sword to the Kunryong court. 508 01:08:35,701 --> 01:08:38,156 Draw your sword! 509 01:08:39,951 --> 01:08:44,450 I am yet no match for you, sire. 510 01:08:44,951 --> 01:08:47,199 Winning is not the issue. 511 01:08:48,199 --> 01:08:54,159 I want to test how you've refined your skills as the Chief of guards. 512 01:08:54,784 --> 01:08:56,325 Draw your sword! 513 01:09:15,617 --> 01:09:18,867 Dare not go easy on me because I am the King! 514 01:09:46,450 --> 01:09:49,199 How will you cut down the enemies like this? 515 01:10:14,492 --> 01:10:17,199 The sword must move with soul, not technique! 516 01:10:18,199 --> 01:10:20,617 No use reading on military tactics all night. 517 01:10:21,199 --> 01:10:23,199 The problem is your heart. 518 01:10:30,199 --> 01:10:33,951 You are Chief of the Kunryongwe. 519 01:10:34,450 --> 01:10:37,617 Show me true loyalty from the heart. 520 01:11:00,325 --> 01:11:03,742 Minister KI, Lord CHO, and others are gathered at Wonheung Temple. 521 01:11:04,367 --> 01:11:05,199 What? 522 01:11:05,199 --> 01:11:07,283 I think there's something big going down, sir. 523 01:11:07,992 --> 01:11:10,617 Lord Tae-Ahn is there, too. 524 01:11:28,742 --> 01:11:32,199 I'm very grateful for all your help. 525 01:11:32,617 --> 01:11:33,617 Especially, 526 01:11:33,742 --> 01:11:36,199 Lord Tae-Ahn for his willingness to join our cause. 527 01:11:36,200 --> 01:11:38,534 When the Emperor sees this... 528 01:11:38,742 --> 01:11:41,450 it will be of great help to Lord Kyungwon. 529 01:11:41,575 --> 01:11:42,909 Lord Tae-Ahn. 530 01:11:43,742 --> 01:11:46,450 You've done much for our country. 531 01:12:03,283 --> 01:12:04,367 Who's there? 532 01:12:06,159 --> 01:12:08,159 Get down from your horse. 533 01:12:08,199 --> 01:12:10,199 - Run, sir. - Okay. 534 01:12:49,701 --> 01:12:51,199 Your Majesty. 535 01:12:54,534 --> 01:12:56,118 What happened? 536 01:12:56,534 --> 01:12:58,409 He confessed everything, sire. 537 01:13:08,518 --> 01:13:12,892 Everyone who signed here plotted to kill me? 538 01:13:15,599 --> 01:13:17,767 Yes, Your Majesty. 539 01:13:20,142 --> 01:13:22,599 What of the Queen's brother? 540 01:13:24,518 --> 01:13:28,059 Lord Tae-Ahn also conspired to enthrone Lord Kyungwon. 541 01:13:29,599 --> 01:13:32,309 There's not one man I can trust. 542 01:13:35,692 --> 01:13:38,399 All rise for His Majesty the King. 543 01:13:48,399 --> 01:13:50,525 You may all be seated. 544 01:13:55,299 --> 01:13:57,759 I've arranged this banquet today... 545 01:13:58,259 --> 01:14:04,299 to celebrate the victory of our troops dispatched to Yuan. 546 01:14:04,634 --> 01:14:08,300 Though they are fighting for a foreign country... 547 01:14:09,009 --> 01:14:13,299 they stand bravely at the front, showing the valor of our army. 548 01:14:14,299 --> 01:14:16,634 It's comforting somewhat. 549 01:14:17,550 --> 01:14:18,634 Now. 550 01:14:19,884 --> 01:14:24,884 Let us drink to our soldier's safe return! 551 01:14:25,634 --> 01:14:28,967 Hail, our gracious King! 552 01:14:32,299 --> 01:14:33,509 Check your weapons. 553 01:14:33,967 --> 01:14:36,467 And remember who you're assigned to. 554 01:14:56,599 --> 01:14:57,809 Your Majesty? 555 01:14:58,351 --> 01:15:00,059 I, KI Wong-Hong... 556 01:15:00,184 --> 01:15:04,309 would like to say something on this euphoric day. 557 01:15:04,434 --> 01:15:09,599 I wish you to bear an heir and live a long life, sire. 558 01:15:09,725 --> 01:15:14,518 Thank you. I wish you a long life as well. 559 01:15:14,599 --> 01:15:17,518 Hail, my gracious King. 560 01:15:18,017 --> 01:15:24,642 Now, let us all toast to the King! 561 01:15:27,934 --> 01:15:31,599 Long live the King! 562 01:15:40,392 --> 01:15:42,351 Stop the music! 563 01:15:59,975 --> 01:16:01,892 Your attention! 564 01:16:02,351 --> 01:16:06,683 With Goryeo's fall as a tributary state to Yuan... 565 01:16:06,850 --> 01:16:10,101 I've endured much humiliation and disgrace. 566 01:16:10,226 --> 01:16:13,850 I trust you all feel the same as I do. 567 01:16:14,476 --> 01:16:16,101 But, within this room... 568 01:16:17,142 --> 01:16:21,059 there are some who take pride in being puppets to Yuan. 569 01:16:22,809 --> 01:16:26,809 As our young men are dying in the savage land... 570 01:16:27,809 --> 01:16:30,599 they believe it should be celebrated. 571 01:16:31,518 --> 01:16:33,184 Here today! 572 01:16:33,809 --> 01:16:36,975 I shall rid of all such traitors! 573 01:16:37,599 --> 01:16:40,142 And set the court right! 574 01:16:44,518 --> 01:16:45,599 Kill them! 575 01:17:06,351 --> 01:17:09,599 Kill off every one of them! 576 01:17:13,600 --> 01:17:14,975 Out of my way! 577 01:17:31,599 --> 01:17:38,599 Your Majesty... Please... 578 01:18:13,599 --> 01:18:15,059 Listen carefully. 579 01:18:15,892 --> 01:18:19,599 I just executed a group of conspirators. 580 01:18:20,599 --> 01:18:25,599 But Lord Tae-Ahn was also among them. 581 01:18:27,101 --> 01:18:28,059 Pardon? 582 01:18:28,725 --> 01:18:30,599 Your brother... 583 01:18:31,975 --> 01:18:34,518 He was among the group of collaborators. 584 01:18:34,767 --> 01:18:38,392 What are you saying, sire? 585 01:18:38,518 --> 01:18:40,142 Lord Tae-Ahn... 586 01:18:41,599 --> 01:18:44,351 Chief HONG went to execute him, now. 587 01:18:49,017 --> 01:18:50,351 Chief HONG! 588 01:18:52,518 --> 01:18:54,518 I am the Queen's brother! 589 01:18:54,599 --> 01:18:56,351 Though I may have done wrong... 590 01:18:56,518 --> 01:18:59,392 how can the King have me killed? 591 01:18:59,518 --> 01:19:03,934 Take the King's orders in stride, like a royal family. 592 01:19:08,599 --> 01:19:10,767 Chief HONG! 593 01:19:10,975 --> 01:19:13,850 Why would I have signed it? 594 01:19:13,975 --> 01:19:17,934 It's because I was worried about her future. 595 01:19:18,101 --> 01:19:21,351 For the sake of the Queen... 596 01:19:21,600 --> 01:19:25,142 Please do not kill me. 597 01:19:42,267 --> 01:19:44,599 What happened to my brother? 598 01:19:45,892 --> 01:19:47,434 Answer me. 599 01:19:49,267 --> 01:19:51,975 Did you really kill my brother with your own hands? 600 01:19:53,850 --> 01:19:55,725 Lord Tae-Ahn is alive. 601 01:19:56,850 --> 01:19:57,809 What? 602 01:19:59,599 --> 01:20:04,599 He and his family are headed for Yuan now 603 01:20:05,725 --> 01:20:07,351 Is that true? 604 01:20:10,351 --> 01:20:11,434 Yes. 605 01:20:16,809 --> 01:20:17,809 Cover it. 606 01:20:19,599 --> 01:20:22,642 No need to bring me his head. 607 01:20:24,017 --> 01:20:25,518 Forgive me, sire. 608 01:20:36,642 --> 01:20:38,642 Chief HONG... 609 01:20:39,767 --> 01:20:42,101 Did he truly let Lord Tae-Ahn go? 610 01:20:42,267 --> 01:20:45,267 I saw with my own eyes, sire. 611 01:20:52,975 --> 01:20:55,518 I've asked you both here... 612 01:20:56,351 --> 01:20:59,518 to discuss and conclude our postponed matter. 613 01:21:00,226 --> 01:21:03,184 Things have stabilized. 614 01:21:04,683 --> 01:21:08,184 So, I'd like to resume the consummation. 615 01:21:12,683 --> 01:21:14,599 What do you think, my Queen? 616 01:21:15,309 --> 01:21:17,392 Why all of a sudden, sire? 617 01:21:20,434 --> 01:21:25,683 I'm resuming what was postponed. Why be so surprised? 618 01:21:29,518 --> 01:21:34,518 But, your partner will not be HONG Lim this time. 619 01:21:37,599 --> 01:21:39,680 It's Seung-Ki. 620 01:21:42,017 --> 01:21:44,599 The result was not good with HONG Lim. 621 01:21:45,267 --> 01:21:47,767 Seung-Ki is also one of my most trusted men. 622 01:21:47,892 --> 01:21:50,599 I hope you understand. 623 01:21:51,434 --> 01:21:54,049 Have you gone mad, sir? 624 01:21:54,267 --> 01:21:56,892 How can you humiliate me so? 625 01:21:57,017 --> 01:21:58,767 This cannot be, Your Majesty. 626 01:21:59,434 --> 01:22:01,434 Why are you doing this, sire? 627 01:22:01,599 --> 01:22:02,599 HONG Lim... 628 01:22:03,809 --> 01:22:09,184 Do you really not know why I made such decision? 629 01:22:16,599 --> 01:22:18,059 It's a royal order. 630 01:22:18,934 --> 01:22:23,434 I will set the consummation date soon. 631 01:22:44,309 --> 01:22:45,392 Who is it? 632 01:22:55,599 --> 01:22:56,850 Let's leave the palace. 633 01:23:00,767 --> 01:23:03,142 Anywhere, if we can leave the palace. 634 01:23:03,392 --> 01:23:05,559 Let's run away from here! 635 01:23:05,599 --> 01:23:10,142 Please calm down, Your Majesty. 636 01:23:10,309 --> 01:23:13,599 Where do you want to go? Yuan? Hide in the hills? 637 01:23:13,975 --> 01:23:15,683 Ill follow you anywhere. 638 01:23:15,809 --> 01:23:20,142 Take me away from here, please. 639 01:23:24,599 --> 01:23:26,142 Please go back. 640 01:23:27,059 --> 01:23:31,059 If he finds out you're here, your life will be in danger. 641 01:23:31,184 --> 01:23:32,559 It doesn't matter. 642 01:23:32,809 --> 01:23:35,142 I have nothing more to be afraid of now. 643 01:23:37,809 --> 01:23:39,309 But, I am afraid. 644 01:23:42,599 --> 01:23:44,725 Do not come for me again. 645 01:23:48,892 --> 01:23:53,559 I will live only as the King's subject from now on. 646 01:24:12,642 --> 01:24:13,809 Your Majesty. 647 01:24:15,850 --> 01:24:17,600 I deserve to die. 648 01:24:20,599 --> 01:24:27,934 I was blinded by foolish desires and betrayed and humiliated you. 649 01:24:33,476 --> 01:24:36,226 This is the very sword you granted me. 650 01:24:38,059 --> 01:24:41,017 Please take my life with it. 651 01:24:43,184 --> 01:24:45,934 I shall seek your forgiveness in death. 652 01:24:53,892 --> 01:24:57,226 You've given away something more precious than life. 653 01:24:58,892 --> 01:25:03,392 What good would it do to take your life, now? 654 01:25:32,642 --> 01:25:35,017 Has Chief HONG retired to his room? 655 01:25:35,599 --> 01:25:38,017 He is still in the back garden, sire. 656 01:26:12,599 --> 01:26:15,599 Luckily, she will be fine. 657 01:26:16,392 --> 01:26:18,642 No need to worry, Your Majesty. 658 01:26:27,142 --> 01:26:29,226 I will ask you just one thing. 659 01:26:31,226 --> 01:26:37,599 Your liaisons with the Queen... 660 01:26:42,226 --> 01:26:45,600 Was it all impulsive lust? 661 01:26:48,351 --> 01:26:49,518 Yes. 662 01:26:50,975 --> 01:26:52,518 Your Majesty. 663 01:26:59,351 --> 01:27:02,599 Go serve at the border in a few weeks. 664 01:27:04,017 --> 01:27:08,892 It will help you forget about everything here. 665 01:27:23,599 --> 01:27:25,892 You didn't sleep all night. 666 01:27:26,892 --> 01:27:29,142 Stay and rest. 667 01:28:10,374 --> 01:28:13,206 Your tunes have become rather dull. 668 01:28:53,267 --> 01:28:55,642 Do you know where this is? 669 01:28:58,099 --> 01:28:59,392 Where is it, sire? 670 01:29:01,517 --> 01:29:07,059 I dreamt of hunting through the Liao Dong plains with you. 671 01:29:08,267 --> 01:29:12,099 It was so vivid, I wanted to paint it. 672 01:29:17,475 --> 01:29:21,350 Then that is me riding behind? 673 01:29:23,475 --> 01:29:26,976 Why? Do you not like it? 674 01:29:31,892 --> 01:29:34,350 Perhaps it would be better... 675 01:29:35,099 --> 01:29:37,059 if I was shooting an arrow, too. 676 01:29:38,099 --> 01:29:42,684 Now that you mention it, that'll suit better.. 677 01:29:46,350 --> 01:29:48,517 Are you leaving tomorrow? 678 01:29:49,892 --> 01:29:50,934 Yes, sire. 679 01:29:52,099 --> 01:29:56,099 Our soldiers dispatched to Yuan will be returning in two weeks. 680 01:29:56,767 --> 01:29:59,100 I will hold a big banquet. 681 01:30:00,642 --> 01:30:02,726 Why don't you leave after that? 682 01:30:03,642 --> 01:30:05,099 No, sire. 683 01:30:06,099 --> 01:30:08,934 I will leave as scheduled. 684 01:30:29,601 --> 01:30:30,726 Who is it? 685 01:30:31,099 --> 01:30:35,099 Chief HONG? It's me Bo-Duk. 686 01:30:37,434 --> 01:30:38,809 What is it? 687 01:30:39,434 --> 01:30:41,601 I have something urgent to tell you. 688 01:30:45,059 --> 01:30:46,434 Go back. 689 01:30:58,442 --> 01:30:59,776 I cannot see her. 690 01:31:00,900 --> 01:31:02,234 Just go. 691 01:31:02,734 --> 01:31:03,899 But Chief... 692 01:31:04,899 --> 01:31:09,275 The Queen has conceived. 693 01:32:13,234 --> 01:32:14,899 It's been a long time. 694 01:32:30,599 --> 01:32:32,184 I'm so sorry. 695 01:32:37,718 --> 01:32:44,259 I was troubled whether to tell you just before your departure. 696 01:32:46,217 --> 01:32:48,259 Does His Majesty know? 697 01:32:49,592 --> 01:32:51,592 I haven't told him yet. 698 01:32:52,342 --> 01:32:55,759 I doubt he'll welcome this child, now. 699 01:32:56,799 --> 01:32:59,342 I fear it will only harm the child. 700 01:33:00,676 --> 01:33:02,301 No, Your Majesty. 701 01:33:03,009 --> 01:33:07,799 The King will truly accept the child as his own. 702 01:33:16,259 --> 01:33:18,799 Please keep strong. 703 01:33:19,799 --> 01:33:21,799 I shall be going, then. 704 01:33:29,799 --> 01:33:31,134 HONG Lim. 705 01:34:52,799 --> 01:34:54,467 Secretary HWANG? 706 01:34:54,592 --> 01:34:55,799 Yes, Your Majesty? 707 01:34:56,592 --> 01:34:59,217 Where are the military tactic books stored? 708 01:36:47,799 --> 01:36:48,800 You! 709 01:36:49,800 --> 01:36:52,967 How could you humiliate me like this! 710 01:36:53,634 --> 01:36:56,175 And you call yourself a man! 711 01:36:56,799 --> 01:36:58,799 What did you promise me? 712 01:37:00,217 --> 01:37:02,799 You said you'll never meet her again! 713 01:37:03,217 --> 01:37:04,342 But... 714 01:37:05,842 --> 01:37:08,592 How can you do this to me! 715 01:37:13,634 --> 01:37:14,799 Queen. 716 01:37:16,634 --> 01:37:18,799 What should I do with him? 717 01:37:20,092 --> 01:37:22,384 That lewd fool! 718 01:37:23,842 --> 01:37:26,175 What shall I do with him? 719 01:37:29,676 --> 01:37:31,592 Say something! 720 01:37:32,676 --> 01:37:35,301 It's all my fault, sire. 721 01:37:35,800 --> 01:37:39,822 My affections for him led me to seduce him. 722 01:37:40,551 --> 01:37:42,799 Punish me instead, sire. 723 01:37:43,050 --> 01:37:44,384 No, Your Majesty! 724 01:37:45,925 --> 01:37:47,967 The Queen is without fault! 725 01:37:50,050 --> 01:37:53,676 I sought her, unable to fight my love for her. 726 01:37:54,509 --> 01:37:56,467 Take my life, sire. 727 01:38:02,384 --> 01:38:03,467 What? 728 01:38:04,799 --> 01:38:06,676 Did I hear love? 729 01:38:12,217 --> 01:38:16,799 Did you... say you love the Queen? 730 01:38:17,883 --> 01:38:18,967 Yes. 731 01:38:21,790 --> 01:38:23,467 I love her. 732 01:38:27,718 --> 01:38:29,718 Say it again. 733 01:38:30,718 --> 01:38:34,259 Did you just say you're in love with the Queen? 734 01:38:38,092 --> 01:38:39,175 Yes. 735 01:38:40,718 --> 01:38:42,799 I love the Queen. 736 01:38:44,800 --> 01:38:48,676 You've gone mad with lust! 737 01:38:49,718 --> 01:38:51,407 Sub-Chief! 738 01:38:53,009 --> 01:38:53,925 Yes, Your Majesty. 739 01:38:55,509 --> 01:38:56,883 Have him castrated! 740 01:39:00,509 --> 01:39:01,551 But sire... 741 01:39:01,799 --> 01:39:04,799 Cut it off at once! 742 01:39:06,799 --> 01:39:07,799 Your Majesty... 743 01:39:08,259 --> 01:39:10,799 What are you waiting for! Cut it off! 744 01:39:10,842 --> 01:39:12,718 Please, Your Majesty! 745 01:39:12,842 --> 01:39:16,342 Kill me, Your Majesty! 746 01:39:17,092 --> 01:39:19,842 Forgive him, sire! I'll never meet him again. 747 01:39:19,967 --> 01:39:21,967 Just kill me instead! 748 01:39:22,092 --> 01:39:25,342 Forgive him, please! It'll never happen again! 749 01:39:25,467 --> 01:39:26,342 Your Majesty! 750 01:39:26,467 --> 01:39:29,134 No! No! Your Majesty! 751 01:39:29,384 --> 01:39:32,342 - I'd rather die, sire! - Forgive me, sire! 752 01:39:33,842 --> 01:39:37,467 Kill me instead! 753 01:39:37,592 --> 01:39:39,759 Castrate him now! 754 01:39:41,467 --> 01:39:42,551 Sire! 755 01:39:43,967 --> 01:39:46,134 Please don't! 756 01:39:46,301 --> 01:39:47,301 Sire! 757 01:39:47,426 --> 01:39:49,799 No, Your Majesty! 758 01:39:53,883 --> 01:39:55,134 Sire! 759 01:39:56,259 --> 01:39:57,259 Your Majesty! 760 01:41:03,925 --> 01:41:06,634 I have an urgent matter to inform you. 761 01:41:09,759 --> 01:41:11,134 What is it? 762 01:41:15,759 --> 01:41:17,259 Your Majesty... 763 01:41:17,384 --> 01:41:19,301 Congratulations, sir. 764 01:41:19,799 --> 01:41:23,718 The Queen has finally conceived! 765 01:41:25,759 --> 01:41:32,134 The long awaited heir has finally come. 766 01:41:33,217 --> 01:41:37,217 What a blessing for the royal family, sire. 767 01:41:49,134 --> 01:41:53,301 I need you to do something. 768 01:41:53,426 --> 01:41:54,799 Yes, Your Majesty. 769 01:41:56,217 --> 01:41:58,509 The Queen has conceived a child. 770 01:41:58,883 --> 01:41:59,883 Sire? 771 01:42:01,509 --> 01:42:07,509 You know very well whose child it is. 772 01:42:08,509 --> 01:42:11,384 For that child to become truly mine... 773 01:42:13,509 --> 01:42:15,509 What should be done? 774 01:42:22,509 --> 01:42:24,592 When the night falls... 775 01:42:25,800 --> 01:42:27,800 eliminate everyone involved. 776 01:42:33,099 --> 01:42:35,976 I must save Chief HONG. 777 01:42:36,183 --> 01:42:39,099 Do you know why the King summoned me earlier? 778 01:42:39,517 --> 01:42:42,099 He said he'll accept this child as his. 779 01:42:46,267 --> 01:42:49,099 How can there be two fathers? 780 01:42:50,809 --> 01:42:52,976 The moment this child becomes the royal heir... 781 01:42:53,099 --> 01:42:55,767 everyone who knows of this will die. 782 01:42:57,809 --> 01:42:59,892 Quickly, take this to Han-Baek. 783 01:43:00,018 --> 01:43:02,559 And follow Chief HONG to Eunjung Temple. 784 01:43:03,099 --> 01:43:06,559 But, Your Majesty... 785 01:43:08,018 --> 01:43:10,726 if the King accepts this child as his... 786 01:43:10,851 --> 01:43:13,559 will you not be safe? 787 01:43:14,100 --> 01:43:17,099 Why bring calamity upon yourself? 788 01:43:18,726 --> 01:43:20,099 There is no time. 789 01:43:20,601 --> 01:43:21,726 Go, now! 790 01:43:22,601 --> 01:43:23,767 Your Majesty... 791 01:43:34,392 --> 01:43:35,559 No! Please! 792 01:44:05,267 --> 01:44:07,267 Chief! 793 01:44:09,851 --> 01:44:11,099 Chief! 794 01:44:34,842 --> 01:44:36,882 Forgive me, sire. 795 01:44:51,767 --> 01:44:52,934 Chief! 796 01:44:56,142 --> 01:44:58,309 Are you okay, sir? 797 01:44:58,475 --> 01:45:00,100 Hurry! Take him inside. 798 01:45:03,225 --> 01:45:04,475 Where is the Queen? 799 01:45:05,350 --> 01:45:06,309 What? 800 01:45:06,767 --> 01:45:08,475 Where is the Queen? 801 01:45:09,099 --> 01:45:10,309 The Queen? 802 01:45:12,601 --> 01:45:14,934 Didn't you bring her with you? 803 01:45:16,059 --> 01:45:18,018 What are you saying, sir? 804 01:45:18,099 --> 01:45:20,517 The Queen is not here, Chief. 805 01:45:21,267 --> 01:45:22,392 What? 806 01:45:23,434 --> 01:45:26,517 Forgive us. We lied to you. 807 01:45:36,199 --> 01:45:37,867 Where is HONG Lim? 808 01:45:39,534 --> 01:45:40,867 I do not know, sire. 809 01:45:43,742 --> 01:45:49,200 Don't you want your child to see the light of day? 810 01:45:50,575 --> 01:45:53,118 Tell me where HONG Lim is. 811 01:45:54,199 --> 01:45:59,283 I do not know. Take my life if you must, sire. 812 01:46:00,376 --> 01:46:01,875 What are you doing, Chief? 813 01:46:02,001 --> 01:46:03,667 Please listen to me. 814 01:46:03,917 --> 01:46:05,499 - Chief - Where are you going, sir! 815 01:46:05,499 --> 01:46:08,875 - Chief! - Chief! 816 01:46:09,750 --> 01:46:11,001 Out of my way! 817 01:46:11,251 --> 01:46:13,126 It's what the Queen wanted! 818 01:46:13,251 --> 01:46:14,709 Don't do this! 819 01:46:15,459 --> 01:46:16,499 Out of my way! 820 01:46:16,583 --> 01:46:19,499 Do you really think you can save her? 821 01:46:19,583 --> 01:46:21,709 I came here because of you, sir. 822 01:46:21,834 --> 01:46:23,376 Please get off the horse. 823 01:46:23,709 --> 01:46:25,499 Out of my way, now! 824 01:46:26,459 --> 01:46:28,334 If you must, then go. 825 01:46:29,834 --> 01:46:30,959 But... 826 01:46:31,418 --> 01:46:33,499 What will you do after bringing her here? 827 01:46:34,499 --> 01:46:36,542 All is lost. 828 01:46:37,292 --> 01:46:39,499 What can you do for her? 829 01:46:40,792 --> 01:46:42,959 Do you think you can make her happy? 830 01:46:50,792 --> 01:46:56,167 - Chief! - Chief! 831 01:48:37,834 --> 01:48:40,251 Where is HONG Lim? 832 01:48:43,892 --> 01:48:46,892 How much more do you think you can endure? 833 01:48:48,018 --> 01:48:50,517 Tell me where he is! 834 01:50:51,917 --> 01:50:53,292 Today... 835 01:50:54,126 --> 01:50:58,875 in recognition of our dispatched soldiers to Yuan... 836 01:50:59,001 --> 01:51:01,084 I have arranged this banquet. 837 01:51:01,499 --> 01:51:06,499 I will see to our soldiers fighting for Goryeo alone. 838 01:51:07,126 --> 01:51:10,251 I want all of you to mark this occasion. 839 01:51:10,376 --> 01:51:14,499 Drink to your hearts' content and enjoy! 840 01:51:14,625 --> 01:51:18,292 Long live the King! 841 01:52:08,126 --> 01:52:11,376 You look exhausted, sire. 842 01:52:11,499 --> 01:52:13,500 Please retire to your chambers. 843 01:52:14,418 --> 01:52:17,499 Do you really think Chief HONG will come? 844 01:52:45,650 --> 01:52:46,734 Your Majesty. 845 01:52:47,276 --> 01:52:52,359 Please take down the heads hanging over the castle wall. 846 01:52:52,901 --> 01:52:55,650 It's not a matter of your concern. 847 01:52:56,399 --> 01:52:57,901 Now, go. 848 01:52:58,901 --> 01:53:02,151 Everything happened as you wanted, sire! 849 01:53:03,276 --> 01:53:07,359 So, please let Chief HONG go. 850 01:53:09,650 --> 01:53:10,650 Sub-Chief? 851 01:53:11,775 --> 01:53:12,901 Yes, Your Majesty. 852 01:53:14,483 --> 01:53:17,234 Escort the Queen to her chambers. 853 01:53:18,067 --> 01:53:19,399 Yes, sire. 854 01:53:52,099 --> 01:53:55,392 I shall leave in you peace. 855 01:53:58,851 --> 01:54:01,099 You're the only one left, now. 856 01:54:05,999 --> 01:54:07,483 Pardon? 857 01:54:07,751 --> 01:54:10,292 Everyone involved has died. 858 01:54:11,209 --> 01:54:13,834 You are the only one left. 859 01:54:14,417 --> 01:54:16,542 What do you mean, madam? 860 01:54:18,999 --> 01:54:23,918 You know perfectly why Han-Baek and Bo-Duk were slain. 861 01:54:24,959 --> 01:54:29,918 Eventually, you will be silenced in secrecy, too. 862 01:54:46,792 --> 01:54:50,250 There is no one else who can stop His Majesty's madness. 863 01:54:51,000 --> 01:54:55,626 Release him from his pains soon. 864 01:54:58,000 --> 01:54:59,999 I am the Princess of Yuan. 865 01:55:01,083 --> 01:55:03,501 If Lord Kyungwon succeeds to the throne... 866 01:55:03,626 --> 01:55:08,250 I shall at least guarantee your life. 867 01:55:31,999 --> 01:55:33,167 Out of my way. 868 01:55:33,999 --> 01:55:35,542 I came to see the King. 869 01:55:36,209 --> 01:55:40,542 Why'd you come here? You're wanted for high treason. 870 01:55:40,999 --> 01:55:42,459 Let me through. 871 01:55:42,999 --> 01:55:44,167 We can't, sir. 872 01:55:44,999 --> 01:55:47,542 Please leave before anyone sees you. 873 01:55:47,999 --> 01:55:49,918 I do not wish to strike you. 874 01:55:50,999 --> 01:55:51,999 Out of my way. 875 01:55:52,751 --> 01:55:53,751 No, sir! 876 01:56:04,209 --> 01:56:08,999 Chief, Han-Baek, and the others were not traitors? 877 01:56:09,125 --> 01:56:13,083 If what you say is true, it affects us, too. 878 01:56:13,209 --> 01:56:16,209 But why are you telling us this, now? 879 01:56:16,375 --> 01:56:19,125 If I hadn't kept it a secret till now... 880 01:56:19,999 --> 01:56:21,999 do you think you'd be alive? 881 01:56:27,999 --> 01:56:29,042 Chief HONG! 882 01:56:40,167 --> 01:56:43,292 Sir! Chief HONG has returned! 883 01:56:43,959 --> 01:56:44,667 What? 884 01:56:44,792 --> 01:56:47,792 He's engaging the guard at the court! 885 01:57:27,626 --> 01:57:29,834 Where have you been? 886 01:57:43,918 --> 01:57:46,459 You've been through a lot haven't you? 887 01:57:56,667 --> 01:57:58,970 Why are you standing there? 888 01:57:59,667 --> 01:58:01,250 Come and sit by me. 889 01:58:03,125 --> 01:58:08,209 I came to take your life, sire. 890 01:58:12,501 --> 01:58:14,125 Pick up your sword, sire. 891 01:58:15,751 --> 01:58:18,209 It is my final show of respect. 892 01:58:21,959 --> 01:58:24,334 Why did you do it, sire? 893 01:58:27,250 --> 01:58:29,834 How can you do that to the Queen? 894 01:58:33,334 --> 01:58:35,334 Pick up your sword, sire! 895 01:58:38,167 --> 01:58:39,999 You fool. 896 01:58:45,167 --> 01:58:47,417 Shall I strike first, sire? 897 01:58:48,542 --> 01:58:50,167 Stand up, Your Majesty. 898 01:59:06,626 --> 01:59:07,876 Fine. 899 01:59:08,850 --> 01:59:11,310 If killing me will ease your anger... 900 01:59:13,751 --> 01:59:15,626 then try and kill me! 901 01:59:57,417 --> 01:59:59,918 Do you really think you can beat me? 902 02:00:00,334 --> 02:00:02,999 I've been cut to my roots. 903 02:00:03,999 --> 02:00:08,999 There is nothing left for me to fear. 904 02:00:30,167 --> 02:00:32,501 You castrated fool! 905 02:00:32,626 --> 02:00:34,626 Was love so important? 906 02:00:34,792 --> 02:00:37,417 You led me to feel love. 907 02:00:38,626 --> 02:00:40,501 I couldn't be more grateful! 908 02:01:42,142 --> 02:01:45,018 - Your Majesty! - Stay back! 909 02:01:45,142 --> 02:01:49,601 Anyone who intervenes will be the first to die! 910 02:01:50,100 --> 02:01:51,099 Sire! 911 02:02:21,417 --> 02:02:23,375 Nobody moves until I say so! 912 02:02:26,792 --> 02:02:28,876 I will give you one last chance. 913 02:02:29,876 --> 02:02:31,876 Drop your sword and surrender. 914 02:02:34,375 --> 02:02:36,999 Then I shall spare your life. 915 02:02:38,167 --> 02:02:39,999 It is too late, sire. 916 02:02:41,292 --> 02:02:43,167 Finish me, sire. 917 02:02:44,626 --> 02:02:45,792 Fine. 918 02:02:47,276 --> 02:02:49,382 I'll kill you. 919 02:03:12,042 --> 02:03:13,667 What is going on? 920 02:03:14,484 --> 02:03:16,734 You cannot enter, Your Majesty. 921 02:03:17,348 --> 02:03:18,472 Please go back. 922 02:03:32,942 --> 02:03:34,899 Let me ask you one thing. 923 02:03:36,567 --> 02:03:38,651 Have you, at least once... 924 02:03:39,942 --> 02:03:42,651 felt love for me? 925 02:03:48,152 --> 02:03:49,777 Have you... 926 02:03:51,088 --> 02:03:53,088 even once... 927 02:03:54,944 --> 02:03:57,735 thought me to be your love? 928 02:04:04,100 --> 02:04:05,600 No, sire. 929 02:04:08,747 --> 02:04:11,539 Not even once! 930 02:04:30,418 --> 02:04:32,043 Not yet! 931 02:06:16,899 --> 02:06:18,442 - Your Majesty! - No! 932 02:06:18,609 --> 02:06:20,359 Out of my way! 933 02:06:25,904 --> 02:06:26,836 HONG Lim! 934 02:06:28,928 --> 02:06:30,594 HONG Lim! 935 02:06:31,442 --> 02:06:33,067 Escort the Queen to her chambers! 936 02:06:33,192 --> 02:06:34,442 HONG Lim! 937 02:06:34,609 --> 02:06:37,442 Let go of me! 938 02:06:37,609 --> 02:06:39,899 HONG Lim! 939 02:06:39,899 --> 02:06:41,359 Take her, now! 940 02:06:41,983 --> 02:06:46,192 How dare you! Let go of me! 941 02:06:46,359 --> 02:06:52,899 HONG Lim! HONG Lim! 942 02:07:33,686 --> 02:07:37,997 The King has just passed away in the hands of an assassin. 943 02:07:38,398 --> 02:07:41,899 And we killed the assailant. 944 02:07:42,956 --> 02:07:45,612 Quickly move the bodies... 945 02:07:45,682 --> 02:07:48,765 and make sure none of this gets out. 946 02:07:50,534 --> 02:07:51,784 Yes, sir.