1 00:00:51,069 --> 00:00:52,898 (Characters, places, and events associated in this series...) 2 00:00:52,898 --> 00:00:54,738 (are not historical facts but fictional.) 3 00:00:57,368 --> 00:00:59,938 (Episode 4) 4 00:01:25,939 --> 00:01:27,098 What's the matter? 5 00:01:28,638 --> 00:01:30,269 Oh, it's nothing. 6 00:02:18,088 --> 00:02:19,088 Your Highness. 7 00:02:19,859 --> 00:02:22,659 I was surprised you were gone while I was away. 8 00:02:23,488 --> 00:02:25,758 I felt stuffy, so I went out to get some fresh air. 9 00:02:26,629 --> 00:02:29,029 Why did you not have anyone escort you? 10 00:02:41,648 --> 00:02:44,719 I will make some tea to warm you. 11 00:02:57,459 --> 00:02:58,529 Your Highness. 12 00:03:03,698 --> 00:03:05,598 I don't need it tonight. 13 00:03:06,568 --> 00:03:09,068 I am given enough of warmth from outside. 14 00:03:50,209 --> 00:03:53,279 Where on earth did you go... 15 00:03:53,279 --> 00:03:55,119 while I was away? 16 00:03:56,788 --> 00:03:58,888 I went to the toilet. 17 00:03:59,358 --> 00:04:00,418 Toilet? 18 00:04:02,728 --> 00:04:05,698 I mean, it is a hassle to call the servants whenever I do my business. 19 00:04:08,869 --> 00:04:11,598 I will make sure to have them serve me next time. 20 00:04:12,638 --> 00:04:15,108 "Get me a chamber pot." "Bring me the king's toilet." 21 00:04:15,739 --> 00:04:17,369 I will ask for it even for a fart. 22 00:04:20,078 --> 00:04:23,478 Did you already get used to the life in the palace? 23 00:04:24,209 --> 00:04:26,448 Well, kind of. 24 00:04:26,948 --> 00:04:31,119 Then again, ignorance makes you fearless. 25 00:04:34,388 --> 00:04:35,858 Do not let your guard down. 26 00:04:37,029 --> 00:04:38,828 Some could have sensed... 27 00:04:38,999 --> 00:04:42,369 that the King has changed and is acting different. 28 00:04:43,168 --> 00:04:45,698 You sent Lord Yoo to exile... 29 00:04:46,098 --> 00:04:48,008 and spared the hound as you pleased. 30 00:04:50,068 --> 00:04:52,408 His Majesty would never do such things. 31 00:04:57,679 --> 00:05:00,818 You let your guard down first, not me. 32 00:05:05,419 --> 00:05:06,658 What do you mean? 33 00:05:30,648 --> 00:05:34,018 Someone was after my life during the hunt today. 34 00:05:34,379 --> 00:05:36,249 Why are you telling me this now? 35 00:05:36,419 --> 00:05:39,789 When were you going to tell me that I could be in danger... 36 00:05:39,789 --> 00:05:41,388 of an assassination? 37 00:05:42,758 --> 00:05:44,729 I put my life on the line when I returned, 38 00:05:45,299 --> 00:05:47,099 but I never said I would die in vain. 39 00:05:48,129 --> 00:05:51,698 If you fool me again, I will not stand idly. 40 00:05:55,508 --> 00:05:56,539 All right. 41 00:05:57,508 --> 00:06:00,638 Whenever I need to use you as bait, 42 00:06:01,408 --> 00:06:03,078 I will make sure to remind you. 43 00:06:04,479 --> 00:06:07,078 "Today is the day you die." How is that? 44 00:06:07,518 --> 00:06:08,718 Is that what you want? 45 00:06:09,818 --> 00:06:12,119 That is much better than getting fooled. 46 00:06:31,479 --> 00:06:32,609 It is my fault. 47 00:06:33,578 --> 00:06:35,109 I was distracted, chasing Lord Jinpyeong. 48 00:06:39,379 --> 00:06:42,789 I will tell His Majesty and be punished for my negligence. 49 00:06:43,419 --> 00:06:46,119 That is not your priority right now. 50 00:06:48,958 --> 00:06:53,059 You must find out first who shot the arrow, 51 00:06:53,658 --> 00:06:55,169 aimed at the King. 52 00:06:55,929 --> 00:06:57,528 While I was after Lord Jinpyeong, 53 00:06:57,869 --> 00:06:59,499 I was attacked by an arrow and lost him. 54 00:06:59,838 --> 00:07:02,908 I am certain Lord Jinpyeong is behind this plot. 55 00:07:04,609 --> 00:07:07,179 We cannot inform the King our assumption. 56 00:07:08,809 --> 00:07:10,408 We need proof. 57 00:07:10,648 --> 00:07:13,818 I will check where this arrowhead was made first. 58 00:07:14,018 --> 00:07:17,289 Be careful. You must not be caught. 59 00:07:17,549 --> 00:07:18,789 Yes, my lord. 60 00:07:36,109 --> 00:07:37,239 Eunuch Cho. 61 00:07:38,508 --> 00:07:40,778 I have a favor to ask of you. 62 00:07:42,578 --> 00:07:44,008 Please go on. 63 00:07:46,479 --> 00:07:49,489 Can you teach me how to read and write in Chinese letters? 64 00:07:49,718 --> 00:07:52,318 What? Chinese letters? 65 00:07:52,958 --> 00:07:54,359 At the hunting event, 66 00:07:54,359 --> 00:07:57,289 I was able to weasel out with my skills, 67 00:07:57,489 --> 00:08:00,158 but it will not be the same in the palace. 68 00:08:00,799 --> 00:08:03,169 I need a weapon to protect myself. 69 00:08:04,229 --> 00:08:05,768 No matter how much I think about it, 70 00:08:06,599 --> 00:08:09,568 learning how to read and write is the only way. 71 00:08:09,939 --> 00:08:15,078 But I have no experience in teaching others. 72 00:08:15,979 --> 00:08:19,349 Perhaps, it'd be better to ask Chief Royal Secretary for help. 73 00:08:19,349 --> 00:08:20,778 You know what he will say. 74 00:08:22,018 --> 00:08:23,388 "Nonsense." 75 00:08:23,789 --> 00:08:25,518 It is obvious. 76 00:08:28,189 --> 00:08:30,888 I do not intend to read all these. 77 00:08:31,859 --> 00:08:33,658 Teach me one by one slowly. 78 00:08:34,599 --> 00:08:37,629 Fortunately, I have a good memory. 79 00:08:38,539 --> 00:08:41,968 I learned Korean letters from a tailor when I was little. 80 00:08:42,068 --> 00:08:43,309 It didn't take me long to learn them all. 81 00:08:50,349 --> 00:08:51,778 I see. 82 00:08:54,518 --> 00:08:55,549 Thank you. 83 00:09:00,888 --> 00:09:02,828 What are all these? 84 00:09:03,429 --> 00:09:07,658 These are the books His Majesty read recently. 85 00:09:09,898 --> 00:09:11,398 He read all these books? 86 00:09:12,739 --> 00:09:16,339 He read day and night. Sometimes, until late at night. 87 00:09:16,638 --> 00:09:20,579 A king has to study all the time. 88 00:09:22,209 --> 00:09:25,379 I told you to teach me how to read and write, but not like this. 89 00:09:26,479 --> 00:09:29,888 We do not have the time to start with the basics. 90 00:09:30,249 --> 00:09:32,489 I will translate these books in Korean. 91 00:09:32,489 --> 00:09:34,288 You can start learning... 92 00:09:34,589 --> 00:09:38,058 the meanings of each Chinese letter. 93 00:09:38,459 --> 00:09:39,528 What do you say? 94 00:09:41,629 --> 00:09:43,798 This will not do. This is too... 95 00:09:43,798 --> 00:09:47,199 Let us start with "Classic of Poetry". 96 00:09:49,308 --> 00:09:50,369 Eunuch Cho. 97 00:09:52,079 --> 00:09:54,379 I told you to teach me one by one slowly. 98 00:09:55,908 --> 00:10:01,349 "A heavy rain pours down on the beautiful Kijang Temple." 99 00:10:03,018 --> 00:10:07,089 "A heavy rain pours down on the beautiful Kijang Temple." 100 00:10:12,258 --> 00:10:15,798 "A noisy fly sits on a hazel tree." 101 00:10:17,229 --> 00:10:19,699 "The sly talk endlessly." 102 00:10:20,438 --> 00:10:22,339 "They come between people." 103 00:10:24,008 --> 00:10:28,349 "Will you not take a rest under a willow tree?" 104 00:10:28,808 --> 00:10:32,778 Your Majesty, I will go get you some tea. 105 00:10:42,829 --> 00:10:46,528 "Do not be close..." 106 00:10:47,058 --> 00:10:48,768 "with dangerous people." 107 00:10:49,369 --> 00:10:50,999 What is he doing? 108 00:10:54,038 --> 00:10:57,209 He said he wanted to learn how to read and write. 109 00:11:00,038 --> 00:11:03,408 I will tell him to stop then. 110 00:11:04,008 --> 00:11:06,678 No, leave him be. 111 00:11:08,048 --> 00:11:13,258 Will His Majesty not return to the palace for the time being? 112 00:11:13,888 --> 00:11:15,829 Your duty... 113 00:11:16,528 --> 00:11:19,459 is not to estimate when His Majesty will come back. 114 00:11:20,428 --> 00:11:22,129 It is to keep a close eye on him. 115 00:11:22,969 --> 00:11:24,268 Understood. 116 00:12:04,808 --> 00:12:07,778 (Will you not take a rest under a willow tree?) 117 00:12:16,688 --> 00:12:19,788 "When I left by that road," 118 00:12:20,758 --> 00:12:23,188 "the willows grew thick." 119 00:12:24,129 --> 00:12:26,798 "Now that I think of returning," 120 00:12:28,058 --> 00:12:29,099 "the snow..." 121 00:12:31,599 --> 00:12:32,638 Yes. 122 00:12:35,469 --> 00:12:37,739 "There is only snow and sleet." 123 00:12:39,839 --> 00:12:44,209 "My progress is slow and I am thirsty..." 124 00:12:45,379 --> 00:12:46,879 "and hungry." 125 00:12:48,119 --> 00:12:50,489 "My heart aches and breaks," 126 00:12:52,288 --> 00:12:54,258 "but no one knows." 127 00:12:58,288 --> 00:12:59,499 Ha Seon. 128 00:13:28,288 --> 00:13:30,888 My gosh. I am out of breath. 129 00:13:30,888 --> 00:13:33,528 Ha Seon. You take my place. 130 00:13:33,528 --> 00:13:35,599 I am exhausted. 131 00:13:35,768 --> 00:13:37,469 My goodness. 132 00:13:40,268 --> 00:13:43,268 Come on now, Gab Soo. 133 00:13:44,168 --> 00:13:45,638 You are tired already? 134 00:13:45,638 --> 00:13:49,479 I guess you have grown old and useless. 135 00:13:49,548 --> 00:13:53,119 What did you just say? Are you done? How dare you? 136 00:13:53,119 --> 00:13:55,288 Am I wrong? 137 00:13:55,288 --> 00:13:56,449 Am I, Dal Rae? 138 00:13:56,449 --> 00:13:58,688 It was rude of you to say that. 139 00:13:58,688 --> 00:14:01,719 The reason poor Gab Soo has aged so quickly... 140 00:14:01,719 --> 00:14:03,989 was because he had to feed us. 141 00:14:04,589 --> 00:14:08,768 Poor Gab Soo. You haven't even been married yet. 142 00:14:08,969 --> 00:14:11,099 What was that you said? 143 00:14:11,099 --> 00:14:13,839 I will break all your bones. 144 00:14:14,599 --> 00:14:16,239 Come back here! 145 00:14:54,879 --> 00:14:56,579 Gab Soo. 146 00:15:03,749 --> 00:15:05,249 Your Majesty. 147 00:15:12,359 --> 00:15:16,129 Your Majesty. What is the matter? 148 00:15:18,839 --> 00:15:19,999 Eunuch Cho. 149 00:15:21,369 --> 00:15:23,469 Can you do something for me? 150 00:15:24,638 --> 00:15:27,178 I was going to eat the red bean porridge... 151 00:15:27,178 --> 00:15:30,609 when a chestnut flew out of the fire and hit it in the eye. 152 00:15:30,609 --> 00:15:33,548 The tiger ran off looking like this. 153 00:15:33,548 --> 00:15:35,619 Dal Rae, look at my face. 154 00:15:35,619 --> 00:15:38,388 The tiger ran off with a bruised eye... 155 00:15:38,388 --> 00:15:41,989 when it slipped on some dog poop and rolled backwards. 156 00:15:41,989 --> 00:15:45,658 It kept rolling until it ended up in the stream. Dal Rae. 157 00:15:46,699 --> 00:15:49,629 Will you look at me? 158 00:15:51,229 --> 00:15:54,499 Please, Dal Rae. 159 00:15:54,699 --> 00:15:57,538 You must get better before Ha Seon comes back. 160 00:15:58,268 --> 00:16:02,249 My goodness. This is so infuriating. 161 00:16:10,648 --> 00:16:11,949 It is okay. 162 00:16:14,188 --> 00:16:16,989 She does not do well around unfamiliar faces. 163 00:16:18,758 --> 00:16:21,428 We owe you so much. 164 00:16:21,859 --> 00:16:24,329 We hope not to stay for too long. 165 00:16:24,369 --> 00:16:26,969 Even if it is for one day, I hope you can relax. 166 00:16:26,969 --> 00:16:28,069 Thank you. 167 00:16:31,369 --> 00:16:36,008 This is... This is a pheasant. 168 00:16:36,709 --> 00:16:39,148 But I thought that this is... 169 00:16:39,379 --> 00:16:41,379 a temple that serves Buddha. 170 00:16:41,379 --> 00:16:44,188 It is. You are the Buddha I must serve. 171 00:16:44,188 --> 00:16:45,188 Pardon? 172 00:16:55,469 --> 00:16:57,428 What nonsense was that? 173 00:17:13,918 --> 00:17:14,918 Excuse me. 174 00:17:15,918 --> 00:17:19,188 Is there a courtesan called Woon Shim here? 175 00:17:19,788 --> 00:17:24,459 Yes. If this is your first visit, you cannot spend time with her. 176 00:17:24,758 --> 00:17:27,959 Oh, I do not need to see her for long. 177 00:17:27,999 --> 00:17:30,329 I only need to pass her this. 178 00:17:31,069 --> 00:17:33,999 Chief Royal Secretary, did you just leave work? 179 00:17:45,079 --> 00:17:47,678 It has been many years since we parted... 180 00:17:47,678 --> 00:17:49,448 without agreeing when to meet again. 181 00:17:50,089 --> 00:17:54,958 I write to you again, hoping to hear news of the others. 182 00:18:01,158 --> 00:18:02,829 Welcome, my lord. 183 00:18:05,668 --> 00:18:07,799 Why do you keep writing... 184 00:18:08,668 --> 00:18:10,809 when you never get a reply? 185 00:18:13,539 --> 00:18:16,549 Because you never know what the future holds. 186 00:18:16,678 --> 00:18:18,609 Endless hope is like a disease. 187 00:18:19,279 --> 00:18:20,948 It is time to give up. 188 00:18:21,379 --> 00:18:23,748 You have withered away. 189 00:18:24,089 --> 00:18:27,819 What happened to the magnanimous man... 190 00:18:27,888 --> 00:18:29,589 whom Lord Gil favored so much? 191 00:18:33,859 --> 00:18:35,668 It hurts if you get close... 192 00:18:35,698 --> 00:18:38,498 and makes you sad if you drift apart. That is life. 193 00:18:39,369 --> 00:18:43,408 It is time for you to give up too, Woon Shim. 194 00:18:59,888 --> 00:19:02,119 The Queen wishes to see you. 195 00:19:38,658 --> 00:19:42,869 I put my meager skill to use for you and the King. 196 00:19:44,069 --> 00:19:45,738 It is beautiful. 197 00:19:48,638 --> 00:19:51,839 It must be good to have a skill. 198 00:19:52,678 --> 00:19:56,079 But then, you were a palace seamstress for 10 years, 199 00:19:56,279 --> 00:19:58,549 so I guess you can sew in your sleep. 200 00:20:00,079 --> 00:20:02,988 I could work as a seamstress for 20 years... 201 00:20:02,988 --> 00:20:05,418 and still not embroider something as lovely as this. 202 00:20:06,388 --> 00:20:10,789 Royal Consort, could you give me a few tips one day? 203 00:20:11,888 --> 00:20:14,599 Any time you wish, Your Highness. 204 00:20:25,369 --> 00:20:28,279 Drink before your tea gets cold. 205 00:20:38,748 --> 00:20:40,059 What is the matter? 206 00:20:50,869 --> 00:20:52,168 Call the royal physician. 207 00:20:52,168 --> 00:20:53,438 Yes, Your Highness. 208 00:21:04,549 --> 00:21:07,579 Seon Hwa Dang fainted after drinking tea with the Queen? 209 00:21:08,279 --> 00:21:10,418 Is the Queen all right? 210 00:21:10,849 --> 00:21:12,559 Yes. 211 00:21:12,658 --> 00:21:16,029 The Queen and the other concubines are fine. 212 00:21:16,089 --> 00:21:18,958 Only Seon Hwa Dang fell ill. 213 00:21:20,029 --> 00:21:23,029 She looked like she could digest steel. 214 00:21:23,599 --> 00:21:24,769 What happened? 215 00:21:27,898 --> 00:21:31,009 His Majesty the King. 216 00:21:39,918 --> 00:21:40,978 My Queen. 217 00:21:41,478 --> 00:21:42,819 Your Majesty. 218 00:21:43,888 --> 00:21:46,488 Why are you standing out here? 219 00:21:46,488 --> 00:21:49,629 The Left State Councilor is in, so I decided to wait. 220 00:21:49,888 --> 00:21:51,129 The Left State Councilor? 221 00:21:55,898 --> 00:21:57,029 Your Majesty. 222 00:21:58,998 --> 00:22:00,869 Greetings, Your Majesty. 223 00:22:01,698 --> 00:22:03,839 Please enter, Your Highness. 224 00:22:41,579 --> 00:22:43,748 Do not strain yourself by sitting up. 225 00:22:45,148 --> 00:22:47,319 I am honored, Your Majesty. 226 00:22:48,779 --> 00:22:50,148 What seems to be the issue? 227 00:22:50,388 --> 00:22:52,718 I must do a more thorough check, 228 00:22:53,119 --> 00:22:56,529 but her systems seem to be caused by a poisonous plant. 229 00:22:59,398 --> 00:23:00,428 A poisonous plant? 230 00:23:01,329 --> 00:23:03,829 Your Majesty, for days, 231 00:23:04,668 --> 00:23:07,799 I have been suffering from a fever and an upset stomach. 232 00:23:08,339 --> 00:23:10,908 I endured the pain not knowing what it could be, 233 00:23:11,708 --> 00:23:14,279 but now I know for certain. 234 00:23:15,238 --> 00:23:16,779 Is what she's saying true? 235 00:23:17,178 --> 00:23:20,819 It's true that she has been experiencing these symptoms. 236 00:23:21,349 --> 00:23:23,388 Also, they worsened after... 237 00:23:23,388 --> 00:23:25,418 drinking tea with the Queen. 238 00:23:28,388 --> 00:23:32,698 It has not yet been confirmed if the tea itself was poisoned. 239 00:23:33,158 --> 00:23:35,728 I will order for what she drank to be presented, 240 00:23:35,728 --> 00:23:36,928 so do a thorough check. 241 00:23:37,928 --> 00:23:41,398 What difference would checking the tea make? 242 00:23:42,099 --> 00:23:43,638 There's no need for any of this. 243 00:23:44,009 --> 00:23:46,309 What do you mean there's no need? 244 00:23:47,408 --> 00:23:48,478 Court Lady Cho, 245 00:23:49,408 --> 00:23:50,879 show His Majesty. 246 00:24:17,668 --> 00:24:18,769 What... 247 00:24:19,738 --> 00:24:21,138 What is this? 248 00:24:24,279 --> 00:24:26,119 It is proof... 249 00:24:26,849 --> 00:24:28,879 that someone has been trying to curse me. 250 00:24:30,119 --> 00:24:32,049 There are witnesses... 251 00:24:32,148 --> 00:24:34,759 who saw someone put this near my chambers. 252 00:24:45,369 --> 00:24:48,498 Inform His Majesty of all that you saw. 253 00:24:49,708 --> 00:24:52,509 It was the day of the full moon. 254 00:24:52,839 --> 00:24:54,908 I was on my way to turn in for the day... 255 00:24:55,279 --> 00:24:58,379 when I saw someone burying that particular object. 256 00:24:58,678 --> 00:24:59,879 Who was it? 257 00:25:06,488 --> 00:25:07,888 It was Court Lady Park. 258 00:25:14,529 --> 00:25:16,099 Check again before you answer. 259 00:25:16,569 --> 00:25:19,968 Are you sure you saw Court Lady Park that night? 260 00:25:19,968 --> 00:25:21,099 Yes, Your Highness. 261 00:25:21,569 --> 00:25:23,569 Hers is the face I saw. 262 00:25:24,738 --> 00:25:27,678 Your Highness, I have been wrongfully accused. 263 00:25:28,478 --> 00:25:30,448 Please believe my innocence. 264 00:25:36,849 --> 00:25:37,918 Your Majesty, 265 00:25:39,388 --> 00:25:41,019 I beg you. 266 00:25:42,188 --> 00:25:45,329 Please reveal who gave the order to put a death curse on me... 267 00:25:46,398 --> 00:25:48,799 and punish whomever to the full extent. 268 00:26:00,779 --> 00:26:01,938 Turn a blind eye. 269 00:26:03,478 --> 00:26:05,809 But the Queen could be wrongfully accused. 270 00:26:05,809 --> 00:26:07,478 How could I not do anything? 271 00:26:11,289 --> 00:26:12,488 What if it's true? 272 00:26:13,519 --> 00:26:15,859 What if Seon Hwa Dang really is a victim? 273 00:26:18,629 --> 00:26:21,998 The Internal Court is where the King's women and... 274 00:26:22,198 --> 00:26:23,668 their families and parties... 275 00:26:23,728 --> 00:26:26,668 constantly challenge each other to obtain power. 276 00:26:27,539 --> 00:26:30,138 One wrong step will result in a bloodbath... 277 00:26:30,468 --> 00:26:33,509 and also an incident which challenges the throne. 278 00:26:34,009 --> 00:26:37,248 That's why, instead of taking one's side, 279 00:26:37,609 --> 00:26:39,418 His Majesty always only observed. 280 00:26:41,478 --> 00:26:44,948 I don't understand what you're saying. 281 00:26:45,349 --> 00:26:48,688 Do you remember the two ways to survive in this place? 282 00:26:49,359 --> 00:26:50,428 Yes. 283 00:26:50,958 --> 00:26:54,029 Step on everyone and crush them for good, or... 284 00:26:57,769 --> 00:26:59,738 - to ignore them for good. - Exactly. 285 00:27:00,998 --> 00:27:05,339 What you can and must do is turn a blind eye. 286 00:27:07,908 --> 00:27:08,978 That's your only option. 287 00:27:11,379 --> 00:27:12,509 But my lord... 288 00:27:57,589 --> 00:28:00,158 - Have Court Lady Park arrested. - Yes, ma'am. 289 00:28:02,458 --> 00:28:06,498 You have the wrong person. It wasn't me! 290 00:28:07,599 --> 00:28:10,369 Let me go. Please let me go! 291 00:28:10,369 --> 00:28:11,468 Please... 292 00:28:11,968 --> 00:28:14,379 Court Lady Kim, you know me. 293 00:28:15,079 --> 00:28:16,978 You must believe me. 294 00:28:17,908 --> 00:28:21,478 I never did such a thing to Seon Hwa Dang. 295 00:28:21,879 --> 00:28:24,948 Do not stop until she confesses who gave the order. 296 00:28:25,388 --> 00:28:26,418 Yes, ma'am. 297 00:28:27,488 --> 00:28:29,789 No, please don't. 298 00:28:30,359 --> 00:28:31,458 Don't... 299 00:28:46,978 --> 00:28:48,079 Your Highness. 300 00:28:48,809 --> 00:28:53,119 Court Lady Park hasn't named anyone despite the continuing torture. 301 00:28:55,978 --> 00:28:57,119 Your Highness... 302 00:28:58,289 --> 00:28:59,918 I must talk to His Majesty. 303 00:29:05,888 --> 00:29:07,928 The Queen will be in danger... 304 00:29:08,329 --> 00:29:10,369 if Court Lady Park doesn't speak? 305 00:29:10,968 --> 00:29:12,299 What do you mean by that? 306 00:29:12,498 --> 00:29:16,968 As servants of the palace, we are forever bound to one master. 307 00:29:17,438 --> 00:29:20,809 It is our duty to follow his or her orders unconditionally. 308 00:29:21,379 --> 00:29:24,648 If Court Lady Park refuses to name anyone, 309 00:29:25,009 --> 00:29:27,519 everyone will think that... 310 00:29:28,349 --> 00:29:31,519 she is keeping silent per the Queen's orders. 311 00:29:56,779 --> 00:29:59,978 Your Majesty, I beg you. 312 00:30:00,879 --> 00:30:03,988 Please reveal who gave the order to put a death curse on me... 313 00:30:04,488 --> 00:30:06,859 and punish whomever to the full extent. 314 00:30:17,329 --> 00:30:19,998 Your Highness, what is it? 315 00:30:23,509 --> 00:30:24,668 I can't. 316 00:30:25,809 --> 00:30:27,279 I shall head back. 317 00:30:27,279 --> 00:30:30,549 However, you came all this way... 318 00:30:33,879 --> 00:30:35,019 Your Highness! 319 00:31:10,688 --> 00:31:11,849 If you throw it there, 320 00:31:16,019 --> 00:31:18,259 the goblin will not grant your wish. 321 00:31:19,958 --> 00:31:21,029 Your Majesty. 322 00:31:21,799 --> 00:31:22,898 If that wasn't the case, 323 00:31:28,168 --> 00:31:29,839 were you just throwing it away? 324 00:31:45,049 --> 00:31:48,188 Your Majesty, what brings you here? 325 00:31:50,988 --> 00:31:53,658 I followed you after seeing you walk away from my chambers... 326 00:31:53,658 --> 00:31:56,369 without coming into see me. 327 00:31:57,168 --> 00:31:59,168 You must've come to say something, 328 00:31:59,468 --> 00:32:01,398 so why didn't you? 329 00:32:05,168 --> 00:32:06,309 As you saw, 330 00:32:07,438 --> 00:32:11,549 I planned to beg you to trust my innocence. 331 00:32:12,178 --> 00:32:15,978 But the thought of seeing you... 332 00:32:16,418 --> 00:32:17,819 scared me. 333 00:32:18,988 --> 00:32:22,319 I was afraid you might doubt my words. 334 00:32:22,918 --> 00:32:24,888 I do trust your innocence. 335 00:32:29,898 --> 00:32:33,938 I have never doubted you from the start. 336 00:32:41,609 --> 00:32:44,109 Now that makes me even more scared. 337 00:32:45,009 --> 00:32:46,849 Will you say... 338 00:32:47,019 --> 00:32:50,519 you trust me but choose not to be on my side? 339 00:32:55,319 --> 00:32:56,559 Well... 340 00:32:59,029 --> 00:33:00,059 My Queen. 341 00:33:00,059 --> 00:33:01,859 That is enough. 342 00:33:04,168 --> 00:33:05,529 It is enough for now... 343 00:33:06,698 --> 00:33:11,238 to hear you say you trust me. 344 00:33:20,879 --> 00:33:22,648 Give me some time. 345 00:33:23,188 --> 00:33:27,019 I will find a way to save you from this. 346 00:33:36,259 --> 00:33:39,269 I am in awe again to see how you handle your matters. 347 00:33:39,269 --> 00:33:42,238 Nothing in this world beats money. 348 00:33:51,609 --> 00:33:53,178 Three times a day. 349 00:33:53,178 --> 00:33:55,918 Overdosage could be lethal. 350 00:34:55,409 --> 00:34:58,308 Hide it in the chambers of Court Lady Park. 351 00:35:15,759 --> 00:35:18,629 Do not forget. It is three times a day. 352 00:35:32,609 --> 00:35:36,589 It was crucial that Seon Hwa Dang did get poisoned. 353 00:35:38,148 --> 00:35:41,418 She is greedy but naive. 354 00:35:41,918 --> 00:35:45,589 If we had told her the truth, 355 00:35:46,159 --> 00:35:48,098 her lies would not have lasted so long. 356 00:35:49,699 --> 00:35:51,299 I thought... 357 00:35:51,398 --> 00:35:55,398 you were considering her as the new queen. 358 00:35:56,808 --> 00:36:01,478 I have a lot of pretty, obedient nieces. 359 00:36:03,449 --> 00:36:05,478 You have another job to do. 360 00:36:06,549 --> 00:36:08,918 Get rid of Court Lady Park. 361 00:36:08,918 --> 00:36:12,018 It is not necessary, so why? 362 00:36:12,418 --> 00:36:14,418 The Queen who poisoned a consort... 363 00:36:14,418 --> 00:36:17,828 and took the life of her loyal servant. 364 00:36:18,458 --> 00:36:21,998 That would be the perfect justification for a petition. 365 00:36:34,139 --> 00:36:36,609 Deliver this to government offices in each province. 366 00:36:36,708 --> 00:36:37,848 Yes, my lord. 367 00:36:43,719 --> 00:36:47,188 Did you find the source of the arrowhead? 368 00:36:47,188 --> 00:36:51,389 I looked into all the smithies in the capital and nearby towns, 369 00:36:51,458 --> 00:36:53,629 but none of them made such an arrowhead. 370 00:36:54,498 --> 00:36:58,598 I checked the court officials' and Lord Jinpyeong's arrowheads as well, 371 00:36:58,699 --> 00:37:00,569 but none of them were a match. 372 00:37:02,598 --> 00:37:05,538 I didn't think this would be easy anyway. 373 00:37:05,609 --> 00:37:07,109 What should we do now? 374 00:37:07,109 --> 00:37:10,009 Three attempts were made to assassinate the King. 375 00:37:10,379 --> 00:37:12,279 The deities helped His Majesty so far, 376 00:37:12,609 --> 00:37:15,848 but we cannot leave his safety depend on luck. 377 00:37:17,148 --> 00:37:20,159 Keep an eye on every move of Lord Jinpyeong and court officials. 378 00:37:20,159 --> 00:37:23,828 Report to me immediately if you find anything suspicious. 379 00:37:23,828 --> 00:37:25,328 Yes, my lord. 380 00:37:33,339 --> 00:37:36,038 There is going to be a bloodbath. 381 00:37:36,639 --> 00:37:39,168 It might spread to the entire Internal Court, 382 00:37:39,168 --> 00:37:41,739 so tell me if there is anything I should know. 383 00:37:43,779 --> 00:37:45,909 - Lord Jinpyeong. - Yes, Your Highness. 384 00:37:45,909 --> 00:37:48,219 I will take care of the internal issues. 385 00:37:48,819 --> 00:37:51,148 You do what you have to do. 386 00:37:52,219 --> 00:37:54,859 You should not be all talk without bringing any outcome... 387 00:37:55,518 --> 00:37:58,288 just like the last hunting occasion. 388 00:37:58,629 --> 00:38:01,199 I will keep that in mind. 389 00:38:18,449 --> 00:38:19,848 Your order, Your Highness? 390 00:38:22,918 --> 00:38:24,188 Proceed. 391 00:39:09,598 --> 00:39:11,299 Others might see you. 392 00:39:12,328 --> 00:39:13,668 Eat some. 393 00:39:17,339 --> 00:39:18,469 Thank you. 394 00:39:28,418 --> 00:39:31,148 Please put in a word for me to the Queen Dowager. 395 00:39:32,418 --> 00:39:34,819 I will never speak up... 396 00:39:34,819 --> 00:39:37,589 about what I did to the Queen. 397 00:39:38,188 --> 00:39:39,859 Tell her not to worry... 398 00:39:52,509 --> 00:39:53,609 How... 399 00:39:53,609 --> 00:39:55,239 Thanks for your hard work. 400 00:39:55,779 --> 00:39:59,179 Rest in peace with the Queen Dowager's grace. 401 00:39:59,179 --> 00:40:02,618 How could you do this to me? 402 00:40:08,618 --> 00:40:09,819 How... 403 00:40:11,029 --> 00:40:13,129 How could you... 404 00:40:23,609 --> 00:40:28,279 Your Majesty, it is time to go to bed. 405 00:40:34,418 --> 00:40:36,049 This will not do. 406 00:40:38,348 --> 00:40:40,859 Where are you going? 407 00:41:34,308 --> 00:41:36,679 Court Lady Park died last night? 408 00:41:37,109 --> 00:41:38,708 Yes, Your Highness. 409 00:41:39,078 --> 00:41:41,418 I am afraid to tell you so. 410 00:41:41,549 --> 00:41:43,279 How did it happen? 411 00:41:43,819 --> 00:41:47,389 If she was tortured to death, 412 00:41:47,389 --> 00:41:49,219 I will not forgive you. 413 00:41:49,219 --> 00:41:51,989 His Majesty and Your Highness are present in the palace. 414 00:41:52,259 --> 00:41:54,659 I would never dare do such a thing. 415 00:41:55,529 --> 00:41:59,328 I am not sure, but someone seems to have poisoned her... 416 00:42:00,398 --> 00:42:02,469 to keep her mouth shut for good. 417 00:42:08,779 --> 00:42:09,808 Your Highness. 418 00:42:18,089 --> 00:42:21,118 Someone killed her to frame the Queen. 419 00:42:22,118 --> 00:42:23,688 That is what you think. 420 00:42:24,288 --> 00:42:28,029 Everyone else will think the Queen had her killed... 421 00:42:28,359 --> 00:42:30,969 to stop her from speaking the truth. 422 00:42:34,839 --> 00:42:39,239 Your Majesty, Officer Jang wishes to see you. 423 00:42:41,808 --> 00:42:42,879 Let him in. 424 00:42:50,648 --> 00:42:53,659 Your Majesty, we have Court Lady Park's cause of death. 425 00:42:54,319 --> 00:42:55,958 - Was she poisoned? - Yes. 426 00:42:56,918 --> 00:43:01,029 It is the same poison that killed the court maid who ate your snack. 427 00:43:02,799 --> 00:43:03,969 Are you sure? 428 00:43:04,168 --> 00:43:06,368 I had them triple check to be sure. 429 00:43:06,969 --> 00:43:08,038 I am positive. 430 00:43:15,438 --> 00:43:17,779 Was the Queen Dowager behind it all along? 431 00:43:18,379 --> 00:43:21,848 The ringleader might not be the one who killed Court Lady Park. 432 00:43:22,918 --> 00:43:26,389 The Queen Dowager has a dirty secret as well. 433 00:43:27,458 --> 00:43:31,058 Now she has a way to avoid taking the blame. 434 00:43:31,989 --> 00:43:35,898 It seems that someone just gained wings to fly high. 435 00:43:43,368 --> 00:43:45,469 You did not kill Court Lady Park? 436 00:43:46,969 --> 00:43:49,708 Was it the Queen? 437 00:43:51,009 --> 00:43:52,248 No, my lord. 438 00:43:53,279 --> 00:43:57,389 When I relayed the news, she seemed to have no idea. 439 00:43:58,418 --> 00:43:59,418 Really? 440 00:44:02,589 --> 00:44:04,828 Things are getting more exciting. 441 00:44:17,668 --> 00:44:18,808 So, 442 00:44:20,308 --> 00:44:22,179 it is time for you to take action. 443 00:44:22,478 --> 00:44:23,748 - Yes, my lord. - Yes, my lord. 444 00:44:30,881 --> 00:44:35,051 Your Majesty. Court Lady Park's sudden death... 445 00:44:35,350 --> 00:44:38,051 means the Queen has all but confessed. 446 00:44:38,790 --> 00:44:40,020 Jealous queens... 447 00:44:40,020 --> 00:44:42,591 who persecuted royal consorts... 448 00:44:42,591 --> 00:44:44,391 have been dethroned before. 449 00:44:44,391 --> 00:44:47,801 I urge you make the right decision to preserve the court's honor. 450 00:44:49,761 --> 00:44:53,031 Your Majesty. Censors are considering petitioning you... 451 00:44:53,031 --> 00:44:55,571 to have the Queen dethroned. 452 00:44:56,440 --> 00:44:57,770 If you delay too long, 453 00:44:57,770 --> 00:45:00,370 scholars and nobles will begin to petition as well. 454 00:45:00,370 --> 00:45:03,411 That could, in time, threaten your authority. 455 00:45:03,710 --> 00:45:06,480 Your Majesty, please accept our plea. 456 00:45:06,781 --> 00:45:09,821 - Please accept our plea. - Please accept our plea. 457 00:45:11,250 --> 00:45:14,761 - Please accept our plea. - Please accept our plea. 458 00:45:17,290 --> 00:45:20,891 - Please accept our plea. - Please accept our plea. 459 00:45:32,841 --> 00:45:36,080 - Please accept our plea. - Please accept our plea. 460 00:45:37,210 --> 00:45:40,650 - Please accept our plea. - Please accept our plea. 461 00:45:43,480 --> 00:45:44,750 Give me some time. 462 00:45:45,790 --> 00:45:49,161 I will find a way to save you from this. 463 00:45:53,891 --> 00:45:57,400 Uncle. Tell me once more. 464 00:45:58,330 --> 00:46:00,031 What did you just say? 465 00:46:00,400 --> 00:46:03,241 At the meeting the day after tomorrow, 466 00:46:03,540 --> 00:46:05,870 the ministers will request the Queen be dethroned. 467 00:46:11,551 --> 00:46:14,881 I should order a brand new outfit immediately. 468 00:46:15,281 --> 00:46:18,891 No, I must not look too pale. Should I take medicine first? 469 00:46:20,451 --> 00:46:21,620 Court Lady Cho. 470 00:46:24,361 --> 00:46:26,091 Court Lady Cho. Where are you? 471 00:46:29,631 --> 00:46:31,000 Is she that pleased? 472 00:46:31,230 --> 00:46:33,701 Do you have the petitions I told you to prepare? 473 00:46:34,940 --> 00:46:36,571 They are all ready. 474 00:46:37,170 --> 00:46:40,810 The Chief Royal Secretary will stop them from reaching the King. 475 00:46:40,940 --> 00:46:42,411 What should we do? 476 00:46:43,111 --> 00:46:44,281 That is no matter. 477 00:46:45,580 --> 00:46:47,350 Forget the Chief Royal Secretary. 478 00:46:47,681 --> 00:46:50,181 I will take the petitions directly to the King. 479 00:46:52,250 --> 00:46:54,821 This time, we must get his approval. 480 00:46:55,821 --> 00:46:58,560 Tell the scholars to prepare to kneel in protest. 481 00:46:59,560 --> 00:47:00,690 Yes, Father. 482 00:47:13,471 --> 00:47:16,281 Ae Yeong. Do not cry. 483 00:47:18,011 --> 00:47:19,250 Silly me. 484 00:47:20,810 --> 00:47:23,650 Your Highness. I will go to the King's chambers... 485 00:47:23,650 --> 00:47:27,290 and ask his maids how he is doing at the moment. 486 00:47:27,790 --> 00:47:28,960 Do not go. 487 00:47:30,020 --> 00:47:31,730 Your Highness. 488 00:47:37,971 --> 00:47:40,801 Visit Court Lady Park's family as soon as day breaks. 489 00:47:41,141 --> 00:47:42,400 What for? 490 00:47:42,701 --> 00:47:44,241 She died a criminal, 491 00:47:44,611 --> 00:47:47,170 but she had served me well for many years. 492 00:47:48,011 --> 00:47:50,040 She has an elderly mother. 493 00:47:50,911 --> 00:47:53,480 Leave as soon as day breaks and offer my condolences. 494 00:47:55,181 --> 00:47:57,350 This is how kindhearted you are. 495 00:47:57,991 --> 00:47:59,750 How dare someone frame you? 496 00:48:08,730 --> 00:48:10,361 This has to be it. 497 00:48:18,370 --> 00:48:19,870 Who are you? 498 00:48:21,210 --> 00:48:23,611 Is this Court Lady Park's home? 499 00:48:23,741 --> 00:48:24,881 I am from the palace. 500 00:48:27,281 --> 00:48:28,881 Did the Queen Dowager send you? 501 00:48:29,980 --> 00:48:32,290 She sent someone else this time. 502 00:48:32,491 --> 00:48:33,520 Pardon? 503 00:48:34,420 --> 00:48:36,591 Yes. Everyone else was busy. 504 00:48:38,190 --> 00:48:41,161 Wait for a moment. I will go and get it. 505 00:48:41,661 --> 00:48:42,661 Okay. 506 00:49:03,451 --> 00:49:07,120 Court Lady Park's mother thought the Queen Dowager had sent you, 507 00:49:07,690 --> 00:49:10,321 and gave you this letter and scroll? 508 00:49:10,891 --> 00:49:12,031 Yes. 509 00:49:12,031 --> 00:49:15,330 I thought it strange, so I gave her the money you told me to give... 510 00:49:15,330 --> 00:49:16,631 and brought these back. 511 00:49:48,031 --> 00:49:49,701 Who did this? 512 00:49:56,201 --> 00:49:57,870 See for yourself. 513 00:50:00,411 --> 00:50:01,511 Okay. 514 00:50:06,881 --> 00:50:08,080 It is a letter. 515 00:50:22,500 --> 00:50:26,170 "Queen Dowager, as per your command," 516 00:50:26,500 --> 00:50:30,670 "I performed witchcraft on the Queen's chambers." 517 00:50:31,310 --> 00:50:33,540 The scroll to be buried under the building... 518 00:50:33,810 --> 00:50:36,480 contains the curse administered by a powerful shaman. 519 00:50:37,080 --> 00:50:39,781 You must pay extra for it. 520 00:50:43,620 --> 00:50:46,650 The target of Court Lady Park's witchcraft... 521 00:50:46,650 --> 00:50:49,420 was you, not Seon Hwa Dang? 522 00:50:50,060 --> 00:50:51,120 Yes. 523 00:50:55,600 --> 00:50:59,971 We might be able to use this to clear your name. 524 00:51:00,270 --> 00:51:03,600 Your Majesty. There were witnesses to Seon Hwa Dang's incident. 525 00:51:04,040 --> 00:51:06,770 These will not be enough to clear me. 526 00:51:08,741 --> 00:51:10,411 These may not save me, 527 00:51:10,480 --> 00:51:13,210 but they could be useful to you. 528 00:51:13,611 --> 00:51:16,181 Do not worry about the promise you made me, 529 00:51:16,480 --> 00:51:18,150 and use this to your advantage. 530 00:51:24,120 --> 00:51:27,730 No, we must prove your innocence first. 531 00:51:28,830 --> 00:51:31,531 I will do so, so wait for me a little longer. 532 00:51:34,801 --> 00:51:35,940 Chief Royal Secretary Lee! 533 00:51:37,971 --> 00:51:39,411 Where is Chief Royal Secretary Lee? 534 00:51:47,310 --> 00:51:48,551 Your Majesty. 535 00:51:50,080 --> 00:51:51,391 What brings you by? 536 00:51:53,721 --> 00:51:55,120 Is there an urgent matter? 537 00:51:59,991 --> 00:52:01,190 This. 538 00:52:04,431 --> 00:52:05,571 Look at this. 539 00:52:22,580 --> 00:52:23,620 What do you think? 540 00:52:25,091 --> 00:52:26,290 This is great. 541 00:52:26,991 --> 00:52:29,460 This is enough to eliminate the Queen Dowager. 542 00:52:29,861 --> 00:52:31,960 His Majesty will be pleased. 543 00:52:32,230 --> 00:52:33,261 Sorry? 544 00:52:34,391 --> 00:52:37,261 What do you mean it'll eliminate the Queen Dowager? 545 00:52:37,431 --> 00:52:42,040 I brought this to you to see if it will save the Queen. 546 00:52:42,270 --> 00:52:44,810 His Majesty's safety takes priority. 547 00:52:45,370 --> 00:52:48,011 We never know when the Queen Dowager will attack again, 548 00:52:48,411 --> 00:52:50,341 so she must be eliminated first. 549 00:52:50,440 --> 00:52:52,611 Then what about the Queen? 550 00:52:53,181 --> 00:52:55,520 Do you not care about what happens to her? 551 00:52:55,520 --> 00:52:57,580 I explained how things work here. 552 00:52:57,580 --> 00:53:01,960 "To gain one, you must lose one." Is that what you're trying to say? 553 00:53:02,721 --> 00:53:05,591 In certain cases, tens or thousands... 554 00:53:05,591 --> 00:53:07,161 must be sacrificed to save one. 555 00:53:07,891 --> 00:53:12,100 Darn it. What do these robes or any of this power matter... 556 00:53:12,100 --> 00:53:15,600 when all the thoughts are nothing but garbage? 557 00:53:15,600 --> 00:53:18,841 There's not an ounce of humanity here! 558 00:53:25,710 --> 00:53:27,980 Why am I here listening to you... 559 00:53:28,721 --> 00:53:31,120 when it's the King's decision anyway? 560 00:53:31,520 --> 00:53:32,591 But... 561 00:53:34,020 --> 00:53:37,520 I will bring His Majesty back, so get ready to leave. 562 00:53:56,810 --> 00:53:58,750 We must prove your innocence first. 563 00:54:00,181 --> 00:54:02,821 I will do so, so wait for me a little longer. 564 00:54:46,131 --> 00:54:50,060 "Queen Dowager, as per your command," 565 00:54:50,361 --> 00:54:52,830 "I performed witchcraft on the Queen's chambers." 566 00:55:08,451 --> 00:55:10,821 (Queen...) 567 00:55:23,431 --> 00:55:24,431 (Dowager...) 568 00:55:43,580 --> 00:55:46,091 Your Majesty, what brings you by so late? 569 00:55:47,221 --> 00:55:50,761 Your Highness, it is the King! 570 00:56:02,741 --> 00:56:05,911 Your Majesty, this is quite rude of you. 571 00:56:13,580 --> 00:56:14,810 What is this? 572 00:56:27,960 --> 00:56:29,761 Court Lady Park must have gone through... 573 00:56:29,761 --> 00:56:31,560 a lot of trouble making that. 574 00:56:33,100 --> 00:56:35,600 Which is why she wrote you this letter... 575 00:56:35,600 --> 00:56:37,301 asking for more money in return. 576 00:56:50,120 --> 00:56:52,591 (Queen Dowager, as per your command...) 577 00:56:55,120 --> 00:56:56,420 Now, do as told. 578 00:56:56,821 --> 00:56:59,190 Bring me the person who killed Court Lady Park. 579 00:56:59,190 --> 00:57:02,830 If you do so, I will let this incident slide. 580 00:57:03,600 --> 00:57:06,900 Fail to comply, and I will notify the court... 581 00:57:06,900 --> 00:57:10,071 and have the Left State Councilor draw up your dethronement. 582 00:57:17,911 --> 00:57:19,150 Your Majesty, 583 00:57:20,350 --> 00:57:23,650 you're going to great lengths to save the queen. 584 00:57:24,980 --> 00:57:26,620 Go ahead and inform the court. 585 00:57:27,020 --> 00:57:29,120 I have nothing to hide anyway. 586 00:57:32,230 --> 00:57:34,931 Even if more evidence is found in Court Lady Jang's chambers? 587 00:57:41,531 --> 00:57:45,210 You have two hours. After that, it'll be out of my hands. 588 00:57:53,511 --> 00:57:54,710 Darn it! 589 00:58:22,080 --> 00:58:25,451 Your Majesty, have you finally come to? 590 00:58:27,310 --> 00:58:28,480 Your Majesty? 591 00:58:39,830 --> 00:58:43,000 Your Majesty, what happened? 592 00:58:46,701 --> 00:58:48,170 Yul... 593 00:58:49,370 --> 00:58:51,870 keeps whispering in my ear. 594 00:59:06,520 --> 00:59:10,290 Your Majesty. Your Majesty... 595 00:59:11,361 --> 00:59:13,230 Why are you being this way? 596 00:59:14,431 --> 00:59:18,600 Please... Please don't do this. 597 00:59:20,971 --> 00:59:22,741 What am I supposed to do? 598 00:59:24,801 --> 00:59:27,540 What am I to do now? 599 00:59:39,821 --> 00:59:43,491 I remember the time I first entered this palace. 600 00:59:44,020 --> 00:59:45,861 You were young at 16 years of age. 601 00:59:46,131 --> 00:59:49,060 A sweet unwed girl entered the gate. 602 00:59:49,361 --> 00:59:51,560 I seemed alone but I wasn't. 603 00:59:52,370 --> 00:59:54,201 You were always with me. 604 00:59:58,540 --> 01:00:01,241 I was blessed with my son Prince Gyeongin, 605 01:00:01,540 --> 01:00:03,940 but the happiness didn't last long. 606 01:00:04,381 --> 01:00:06,011 I soon lost my father... 607 01:00:06,850 --> 01:00:09,580 and also my precious son. 608 01:00:12,591 --> 01:00:16,460 If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have survived the pain. 609 01:00:17,091 --> 01:00:19,631 Just thinking about it gives me the shivers. 610 01:00:20,631 --> 01:00:23,830 I have lived my life being blessed by Your Highness, 611 01:00:24,730 --> 01:00:27,301 so it will also be an honor... 612 01:00:28,071 --> 01:00:30,040 to die for your sake. 613 01:00:50,861 --> 01:00:54,931 When I finally rip the King apart and get my revenge, 614 01:00:56,301 --> 01:00:59,270 I will make sure to give you a proper funeral. 615 01:01:00,400 --> 01:01:01,900 Your Highness, 616 01:01:02,741 --> 01:01:05,471 until the day you get your revenge, 617 01:01:06,341 --> 01:01:09,341 I wish you good health. 618 01:01:23,761 --> 01:01:27,091 Your Majesty, I am here to confess my sin... 619 01:01:27,391 --> 01:01:29,560 under the Queen Dowager's orders. 620 01:01:31,931 --> 01:01:32,931 You may speak. 621 01:01:32,931 --> 01:01:36,440 Please keep your promise with her first. 622 01:02:02,361 --> 01:02:03,431 Left State Councilor Shin. 623 01:02:23,620 --> 01:02:24,850 Father, what is this about? 624 01:02:27,420 --> 01:02:29,420 I set fire to a rabbit's den, 625 01:02:30,761 --> 01:02:32,361 and I am about to catch a fox too. 626 01:02:49,071 --> 01:02:52,582 Chief Royal Secretary Lee said he would come with His Majesty... 627 01:02:52,781 --> 01:02:54,752 before the court assembly. 628 01:02:55,781 --> 01:02:58,151 I wonder what is taking him so long. 629 01:02:59,622 --> 01:03:03,321 Left State Councilor Shin is here to see you, Your Majesty. 630 01:03:05,792 --> 01:03:06,861 Your Majesty. 631 01:03:11,531 --> 01:03:12,671 Let him in. 632 01:03:31,921 --> 01:03:33,022 Your Majesty. 633 01:03:33,551 --> 01:03:36,461 It has been revealed that the Queen Dowager... 634 01:03:36,691 --> 01:03:38,392 forsook her duty as a mother. 635 01:03:39,022 --> 01:03:40,432 Her sin is contemptible... 636 01:03:41,062 --> 01:03:45,031 that even your filial duty will not condone. 637 01:03:45,602 --> 01:03:48,502 I cannot turn a blind eye on this as your loyal servant. 638 01:03:49,502 --> 01:03:51,241 Thus, I am here... 639 01:03:52,142 --> 01:03:54,441 to demand her dethronement. 640 01:03:54,972 --> 01:03:57,441 Please consider it. 641 01:04:03,381 --> 01:04:06,321 If you are worried about the court and the scholars' disagreement, 642 01:04:07,292 --> 01:04:09,491 I shall step forward... 643 01:04:09,691 --> 01:04:11,821 and strengthen the justice for you. 644 01:04:12,662 --> 01:04:17,232 This is your chance to lift your long-last grudge. 645 01:04:17,232 --> 01:04:20,301 Please do not miss it. 646 01:04:38,781 --> 01:04:41,522 You want me to dethrone not only the innocent Queen... 647 01:04:42,151 --> 01:04:44,821 but also the Queen Dowager? 648 01:04:45,961 --> 01:04:47,861 Is this what you want? 649 01:04:48,832 --> 01:04:51,861 Making me the most disgraceful son in history? 650 01:04:55,372 --> 01:04:56,401 Your Majesty. 651 01:04:57,301 --> 01:04:59,511 That is not what I intend to do. 652 01:05:00,272 --> 01:05:03,881 During the last uprising, I stayed unarmed by your side... 653 01:05:04,142 --> 01:05:07,682 and was attacked in the knee which still hasn't healed. 654 01:05:08,211 --> 01:05:10,482 You are aware of such incident. 655 01:05:11,222 --> 01:05:14,792 How could you not see through my loyal advice? 656 01:05:15,691 --> 01:05:19,222 I am sure Chief Royal Secretary Lee is trying to drive us apart. 657 01:05:19,222 --> 01:05:20,292 Enough! 658 01:05:24,602 --> 01:05:26,872 Court Lady Jang was found guilty, 659 01:05:27,571 --> 01:05:29,202 but that has nothing to do with the Queen Dowager. 660 01:05:30,042 --> 01:05:33,071 Also, Court Lady Jang's confession... 661 01:05:33,542 --> 01:05:35,872 proved the Queen's innocence. 662 01:05:36,312 --> 01:05:38,511 I will not accuse her for it anymore either. 663 01:05:39,352 --> 01:05:40,781 That has been decided, so leave. 664 01:06:15,511 --> 01:06:19,182 Dethroning the Queen will be out of the issue for the time being. 665 01:06:20,752 --> 01:06:25,392 I do not understand why he decided not to accuse the Queen Dowager. 666 01:06:26,432 --> 01:06:29,801 He must not want to be considered as immoral king. 667 01:06:31,031 --> 01:06:32,671 Do you not agree, Left State Councilor Shin? 668 01:07:11,341 --> 01:07:12,942 (Queen Dowager, as per your command,) 669 01:07:12,942 --> 01:07:14,511 (I performed witchcraft on the Queen's chambers.) 670 01:08:18,301 --> 01:08:21,242 Your Majesty, what wish did you make? 671 01:08:23,112 --> 01:08:28,352 My wish is to see you smile big and bright. 672 01:08:33,051 --> 01:08:34,192 That is what I prayed for. 673 01:08:46,972 --> 01:08:48,432 Do not smile like that. 674 01:08:54,041 --> 01:08:55,442 Please do not smile. 675 01:09:49,761 --> 01:09:50,862 Eunuch Cho. 676 01:09:52,732 --> 01:09:54,232 Come take a look at this. 677 01:10:07,612 --> 01:10:11,081 (Thank you, Eunuch Cho) 678 01:10:16,992 --> 01:10:19,091 This is not the time for this. 679 01:10:19,892 --> 01:10:24,102 The Chief Royal Secretary will return with the real King. 680 01:10:26,201 --> 01:10:30,102 Is it not funny? I was hoping to make you laugh. 681 01:10:30,171 --> 01:10:32,041 Your Majesty. 682 01:10:35,711 --> 01:10:38,482 Do well and I live, do bad and I die. 683 01:10:39,442 --> 01:10:43,751 Whatever happens, I am bound to die once. 684 01:10:48,051 --> 01:10:49,722 Do not worry too much. 685 01:11:45,242 --> 01:11:49,051 Take off the robe and change into ordinary clothing. 686 01:12:06,201 --> 01:12:09,532 Stay back unless you wish to die. 687 01:12:57,051 --> 01:13:00,091 My lord. My lord. 688 01:13:00,522 --> 01:13:02,692 Why are we going uphill? 689 01:13:09,091 --> 01:13:13,501 Is the King somewhere up here? 690 01:14:09,451 --> 01:14:11,661 I said I would tell you beforehand. 691 01:14:13,091 --> 01:14:14,161 Today... 692 01:14:15,232 --> 01:14:17,232 is the day you die. 693 01:14:18,102 --> 01:14:20,232 No, wait. My lord. 694 01:14:21,371 --> 01:14:22,732 My lord. My lord. 695 01:15:00,041 --> 01:15:01,871 Ha Seon the clown is dead. 696 01:15:02,442 --> 01:15:03,711 Now you are... 697 01:15:04,881 --> 01:15:08,251 the King of this nation. 698 01:15:21,692 --> 01:15:26,232 (The Crowned Clown) 699 01:15:47,192 --> 01:15:49,822 We took a long detour, but the time has come. 700 01:15:51,421 --> 01:15:55,232 I can no longer hide the reason my heart flutters. 701 01:15:55,492 --> 01:15:59,461 I wish to create the world Lord Gil and our members dreamed of. 702 01:15:59,461 --> 01:16:01,671 If only they accepted rice from the start. 703 01:16:01,671 --> 01:16:04,602 There is a man who is great at mental calculations. 704 01:16:04,841 --> 01:16:06,442 Will you work with me? 705 01:16:06,942 --> 01:16:09,841 I thought the King's job was too simple. 706 01:16:09,841 --> 01:16:11,911 Resign as Left State Councilor. 707 01:16:12,041 --> 01:16:15,352 He bid you enjoy your trip to the afterworld.