1 00:00:00,101 --> 00:00:04,937 (The Secret Romantic Guesthouse) 2 00:00:04,961 --> 00:00:07,789 (All people, organizations, locations, and incidents...) 3 00:00:07,790 --> 00:00:09,991 (in this drama are fictitious.) 4 00:00:43,514 --> 00:00:44,954 It is okay if you are an illusion. 5 00:00:46,833 --> 00:00:48,794 Even if the man I know... 6 00:00:50,594 --> 00:00:52,353 does not exist. 7 00:00:56,633 --> 00:00:58,553 I never even imagined... 8 00:01:00,993 --> 00:01:02,714 I would get to see... 9 00:01:05,314 --> 00:01:06,633 these silver ripples again. 10 00:01:09,113 --> 00:01:10,113 My lady. 11 00:01:11,753 --> 00:01:14,314 I changed because I met you. 12 00:01:17,154 --> 00:01:19,234 You must have changed also. 13 00:01:26,074 --> 00:01:28,393 You said you wished to forget the past. 14 00:01:30,434 --> 00:01:31,674 Then forget it. 15 00:01:35,193 --> 00:01:36,753 I will as well. 16 00:01:40,513 --> 00:01:41,953 I will try to. 17 00:01:50,274 --> 00:01:52,314 My lady, you are a brave woman. 18 00:01:56,154 --> 00:01:57,594 You are braver than most. 19 00:02:05,154 --> 00:02:06,434 Promise me... 20 00:02:07,994 --> 00:02:09,473 one thing. 21 00:02:13,233 --> 00:02:14,714 Whatever happens, 22 00:02:16,753 --> 00:02:19,314 do not leave me all alone again. 23 00:02:35,394 --> 00:02:38,073 What shall I do about Yoon Hong Ju? 24 00:02:39,274 --> 00:02:40,673 We must confirm first. 25 00:02:42,513 --> 00:02:44,193 If she truly is alive, 26 00:02:45,953 --> 00:02:48,073 I will make sure she takes her last breath. 27 00:02:55,193 --> 00:02:56,394 I hate winters. 28 00:02:57,314 --> 00:02:59,073 Why are the days so short? 29 00:02:59,274 --> 00:03:00,513 You should go. 30 00:03:00,913 --> 00:03:02,753 What if someone were to see us? 31 00:03:03,353 --> 00:03:05,114 You told me not to leave you alone. 32 00:03:17,994 --> 00:03:20,633 Very well. I will go now. 33 00:03:38,994 --> 00:03:40,433 I will see you tomorrow, 34 00:03:41,714 --> 00:03:43,473 after the long night, Lady Hong Ju. 35 00:03:59,834 --> 00:04:02,233 I am seeing for myself and cannot believe it. 36 00:04:04,793 --> 00:04:06,834 Yoon Hong Ju is alive. 37 00:04:10,154 --> 00:04:11,644 Shall I grab her? 38 00:04:12,553 --> 00:04:14,594 We cannot let the word spread. 39 00:04:16,113 --> 00:04:17,394 I have a plan. 40 00:04:18,433 --> 00:04:19,993 Find a place to bury her. 41 00:04:23,834 --> 00:04:24,993 She is alive, 42 00:04:26,084 --> 00:04:28,274 but she has already died once. 43 00:04:30,233 --> 00:04:32,594 We just have to return her there quietly. 44 00:04:48,764 --> 00:04:51,514 They say Snowflake has a shadow who protects only him. 45 00:04:54,673 --> 00:04:55,913 Was that you? 46 00:04:58,514 --> 00:05:01,353 Are you usually this careless? If someone were to hear... 47 00:05:04,634 --> 00:05:06,074 Things just got awkward between us. 48 00:05:06,834 --> 00:05:08,514 We cannot even speak freely. 49 00:05:08,673 --> 00:05:10,553 We never exactly felt comfortable around each other. 50 00:05:11,673 --> 00:05:13,753 We have too many secrets to speak freely. 51 00:05:13,754 --> 00:05:15,754 I liked your jokes very much. 52 00:05:17,194 --> 00:05:18,433 But now I see... 53 00:05:19,993 --> 00:05:22,993 your jokes were a tactic you used to hide your true feelings. 54 00:05:23,154 --> 00:05:24,553 Then shall I tell you this also? 55 00:05:30,514 --> 00:05:33,074 The watchman always cuts down anyone who threatens... 56 00:05:34,754 --> 00:05:36,074 his master's safety. 57 00:05:44,313 --> 00:05:47,394 So do not place yourself where my blade can reach. 58 00:05:49,233 --> 00:05:50,514 You still... 59 00:05:52,514 --> 00:05:54,113 do not trust me. 60 00:06:08,233 --> 00:06:10,553 Hwa Ryung sent the assassins? 61 00:06:10,873 --> 00:06:12,754 Why would she wish me dead? 62 00:06:12,954 --> 00:06:15,553 Because she wishes someone else to take the throne. 63 00:06:17,954 --> 00:06:20,714 What happened in the yard was our mistake. 64 00:06:20,954 --> 00:06:22,594 My carelessness was to blame. 65 00:06:24,074 --> 00:06:25,954 Should you not explain first... 66 00:06:26,673 --> 00:06:28,193 who sent those men? 67 00:06:28,194 --> 00:06:31,313 I warned the people sternly so it will not happen again. 68 00:06:31,954 --> 00:06:34,113 Do you believe everything he says? 69 00:06:34,233 --> 00:06:35,353 I do not. 70 00:06:36,274 --> 00:06:37,754 But someone said... 71 00:06:38,233 --> 00:06:40,714 there is nothing one cannot achieve when desperate enough. 72 00:06:41,873 --> 00:06:45,313 You must want to remove the beast on the throne as badly as I. 73 00:06:45,954 --> 00:06:47,313 I put my trust... 74 00:06:48,993 --> 00:06:50,074 in that desperation. 75 00:06:53,113 --> 00:06:54,993 Would two not be better than one? 76 00:06:58,954 --> 00:07:00,074 What are you doing? 77 00:07:02,993 --> 00:07:04,633 Why did you all jump? 78 00:07:04,634 --> 00:07:06,992 Were you plotting something? 79 00:07:06,993 --> 00:07:08,113 Dan O, why are you... 80 00:07:09,274 --> 00:07:10,552 out here this morning? 81 00:07:10,553 --> 00:07:11,754 What do you think? 82 00:07:13,074 --> 00:07:14,834 Do you not want breakfast? 83 00:07:14,993 --> 00:07:16,553 Yes, let us eat. 84 00:07:29,313 --> 00:07:30,793 I told Dan O. 85 00:07:31,394 --> 00:07:32,514 About what? 86 00:07:32,834 --> 00:07:35,594 That I like her a lot. 87 00:07:37,793 --> 00:07:40,154 You do not have to tell me... 88 00:07:41,154 --> 00:07:42,993 how you feel about her. 89 00:07:43,274 --> 00:07:46,473 I am telling you that I have not given up on her too. 90 00:07:47,673 --> 00:07:48,714 What? 91 00:07:51,954 --> 00:07:53,834 Once you replace the King, 92 00:07:54,594 --> 00:07:56,124 what will you do with Dan O? 93 00:07:57,313 --> 00:07:59,072 Of course, she will come with me... 94 00:07:59,073 --> 00:08:00,514 Do you think she will want that? 95 00:08:01,484 --> 00:08:03,913 She would stop at nothing to preserve... 96 00:08:04,124 --> 00:08:06,073 her sister and Garden of Flowers. 97 00:08:06,313 --> 00:08:07,394 Do you think... 98 00:08:08,154 --> 00:08:11,313 the palace in which she can barely breathe suits her? 99 00:08:13,073 --> 00:08:14,994 Burdened by incredible responsibility, 100 00:08:15,754 --> 00:08:17,484 she will be locked up forever. 101 00:08:18,713 --> 00:08:20,124 Is that not too selfish? 102 00:08:35,364 --> 00:08:37,154 You will work together? 103 00:08:38,124 --> 00:08:42,073 You suffered for so many years, and you are still so naive. 104 00:08:42,713 --> 00:08:44,484 Gyeom and I want the same thing. 105 00:08:45,394 --> 00:08:47,072 We will fight for it together. 106 00:08:47,073 --> 00:08:48,754 You may share a goal now. 107 00:08:49,274 --> 00:08:51,913 But once you replace the current King, 108 00:08:52,244 --> 00:08:53,793 who will be next? 109 00:08:55,634 --> 00:08:59,433 Your Highness, no one in the world voluntarily gives up... 110 00:09:00,034 --> 00:09:01,484 the power they obtained. 111 00:09:02,274 --> 00:09:05,313 Perhaps you fear the possibility of having... 112 00:09:06,793 --> 00:09:09,913 your brother's blood on your hands. 113 00:09:10,713 --> 00:09:11,754 Yes. 114 00:09:13,634 --> 00:09:14,673 I am afraid. 115 00:09:16,833 --> 00:09:18,913 That eventually we will... 116 00:09:20,833 --> 00:09:22,193 target each other. 117 00:09:26,244 --> 00:09:27,274 However, 118 00:09:28,593 --> 00:09:30,193 I will not surrender to my fear. 119 00:09:32,244 --> 00:09:33,244 I will... 120 00:09:34,274 --> 00:09:35,274 march forward. 121 00:09:37,793 --> 00:09:38,793 Wait and see... 122 00:09:40,034 --> 00:09:42,154 how I open a new world. 123 00:10:09,754 --> 00:10:11,484 They seemed to be discussing a personal matter... 124 00:10:11,913 --> 00:10:12,913 in secret. 125 00:10:14,953 --> 00:10:16,673 What did the Chief Eunuch have to talk about... 126 00:10:17,913 --> 00:10:19,593 with a bottom-ranking palace guard? 127 00:10:27,193 --> 00:10:28,514 I heard you asked for me, Chief. 128 00:10:29,634 --> 00:10:31,913 You are to keep a watchful eye on Kang San from now on. 129 00:10:33,874 --> 00:10:35,474 I must know what he is up to... 130 00:10:35,833 --> 00:10:36,994 outside the palace walls. 131 00:10:38,673 --> 00:10:39,673 Yes, Chief. 132 00:10:49,154 --> 00:10:51,034 What brings Your Highness here? 133 00:10:51,634 --> 00:10:53,274 What do you think? 134 00:10:54,154 --> 00:10:56,634 I am here to speak with His Majesty. Please let him know. 135 00:11:04,313 --> 00:11:08,354 Are you here to tell him that I am in league with the Queen Dowager? 136 00:11:10,713 --> 00:11:11,874 It is true, is it not? 137 00:11:13,593 --> 00:11:15,953 I know some things too. 138 00:11:16,553 --> 00:11:18,073 Care to listen? 139 00:11:21,354 --> 00:11:23,073 I heard the Heir Apparent... 140 00:11:23,793 --> 00:11:26,154 was not your child. 141 00:11:33,553 --> 00:11:35,193 His Majesty already knows all about it. 142 00:11:36,394 --> 00:11:37,713 It is no big deal. 143 00:11:38,874 --> 00:11:41,832 If the ministers find out, both the Heir Apparent... 144 00:11:41,833 --> 00:11:43,953 and even His Majesty will be put at risk. 145 00:11:45,274 --> 00:11:46,833 Could you truly brush it off... 146 00:11:47,593 --> 00:11:50,313 as if it is no problem at all? 147 00:12:10,433 --> 00:12:11,874 Must you do this, Your Majesty? 148 00:12:12,553 --> 00:12:14,073 If words get out about this shamanic ritual, 149 00:12:14,553 --> 00:12:16,633 the ministers will fly into a rage again. 150 00:12:16,634 --> 00:12:19,514 My life would be endangered if we did not perform the ritual. 151 00:12:50,833 --> 00:12:51,833 Kang San. 152 00:12:52,394 --> 00:12:53,394 Come with us. 153 00:12:54,433 --> 00:12:56,713 I will show you something interesting. 154 00:12:57,433 --> 00:12:58,953 Yes, Your Majesty. 155 00:13:00,553 --> 00:13:01,793 First Vice-premier. 156 00:13:03,913 --> 00:13:07,313 Thank you for finding Seol. 157 00:13:07,474 --> 00:13:09,354 Thanks to you, 158 00:13:10,234 --> 00:13:11,754 my long time wish has come true. 159 00:13:13,073 --> 00:13:15,952 Did you and His Highness have a good conversation? 160 00:13:15,953 --> 00:13:16,953 Yes. 161 00:13:18,193 --> 00:13:20,394 He has grown into a wonderful man, 162 00:13:22,034 --> 00:13:24,673 even though life must have been tough for him. 163 00:13:25,754 --> 00:13:27,874 Now, you are the only one... 164 00:13:29,913 --> 00:13:31,634 who can protect His Highness. 165 00:13:34,913 --> 00:13:37,593 As long as His Majesty is sitting on the throne, 166 00:13:37,874 --> 00:13:40,153 His Highness cannot stay alive for long. 167 00:13:40,154 --> 00:13:41,994 To oust the King, 168 00:13:42,913 --> 00:13:46,553 we need a justifiable reason. 169 00:13:47,193 --> 00:13:48,193 There is something. 170 00:13:49,354 --> 00:13:50,513 Something huge that would... 171 00:13:50,514 --> 00:13:53,313 turn the royal court upside down if the ministers were to find out. 172 00:13:55,474 --> 00:13:58,073 It is about the legitimacy of the Heir Apparent. 173 00:14:49,274 --> 00:14:50,833 I borrowed a horse. 174 00:14:51,474 --> 00:14:53,593 Where do you wish to go? Just tell me. 175 00:14:54,313 --> 00:14:55,754 Anywhere. Where we go does not matter... 176 00:14:56,634 --> 00:14:58,553 for I am with you. 177 00:15:18,073 --> 00:15:19,233 You little rat! 178 00:15:19,234 --> 00:15:20,713 I told you not to go anywhere near the annex. 179 00:15:20,994 --> 00:15:22,513 You seduced Hong Ju! 180 00:15:22,514 --> 00:15:24,233 No, Yuk Ho. Let me explain... 181 00:15:24,234 --> 00:15:25,672 Explain what? You rat! 182 00:15:25,673 --> 00:15:28,313 My gosh. Why are you so worked up? 183 00:15:29,193 --> 00:15:30,592 You two can talk it out. 184 00:15:30,593 --> 00:15:31,593 Talk it out? 185 00:15:32,234 --> 00:15:35,192 If he listened to me, he would not be here now! 186 00:15:35,193 --> 00:15:36,754 I cannot believe this. 187 00:15:36,953 --> 00:15:39,634 Why him, of all scholars at Garden of Flowers... 188 00:15:40,114 --> 00:15:42,433 - Oh, dear. - Why? What is wrong with him? 189 00:15:42,793 --> 00:15:44,754 He is handsome and... 190 00:15:45,793 --> 00:15:46,793 And... 191 00:15:47,474 --> 00:15:48,832 I mean, he is handsome. 192 00:15:48,833 --> 00:15:50,154 - Oh, dear. - Gosh. 193 00:15:51,274 --> 00:15:52,274 Why him, of all people? 194 00:15:52,793 --> 00:15:55,874 He failed the exam. He is unemployed, lazy, and useless. 195 00:15:56,994 --> 00:15:58,953 I am truly hurt. 196 00:15:59,234 --> 00:16:01,433 I admit that I am unemployed and lazy, 197 00:16:01,634 --> 00:16:02,712 but "useless?" That is mean. 198 00:16:02,713 --> 00:16:04,234 Ms. Naju is right! 199 00:16:05,593 --> 00:16:06,593 You rat, come here. 200 00:16:06,994 --> 00:16:09,593 Get out at once. Do not come anywhere near this house! 201 00:16:10,154 --> 00:16:11,793 - Come here. - Yuk Ho, let me explain... 202 00:16:11,994 --> 00:16:14,154 I do not want to live without him! 203 00:16:17,193 --> 00:16:19,354 For years, I lived quietly in hiding... 204 00:16:19,913 --> 00:16:21,874 like an old tree in the annex. 205 00:16:23,833 --> 00:16:24,833 Finally... 206 00:16:26,034 --> 00:16:28,073 Finally, I feel like I can breathe a little. 207 00:16:31,633 --> 00:16:33,873 Thanks to Scholar Kim, who came to me like the sunshine. 208 00:16:39,113 --> 00:16:40,113 Lady Hong Ju. 209 00:16:45,633 --> 00:16:46,754 Then this is what we will do. 210 00:16:47,113 --> 00:16:48,234 Do tell. 211 00:16:48,514 --> 00:16:50,993 I can and will do anything to get your permission. 212 00:16:50,994 --> 00:16:52,313 Pass the state exam. 213 00:16:54,444 --> 00:16:56,873 If you pass the state exam, 214 00:16:57,954 --> 00:16:59,313 then I will approve of your relationship. 215 00:16:59,553 --> 00:17:00,684 Pass the state exam? 216 00:17:01,353 --> 00:17:02,353 Me? 217 00:17:02,354 --> 00:17:03,714 Why? Do you not want to do it? 218 00:17:04,593 --> 00:17:07,393 You need to earn a living if you wish to marry her. 219 00:17:08,514 --> 00:17:10,153 Gosh, marry me? 220 00:17:10,684 --> 00:17:12,112 We are not there yet... 221 00:17:12,113 --> 00:17:13,833 I will pass the exam and become successful. 222 00:17:14,954 --> 00:17:16,204 I will be sure... 223 00:17:16,684 --> 00:17:17,994 to make it happen. 224 00:17:19,153 --> 00:17:20,153 Very well. 225 00:17:20,633 --> 00:17:22,274 If you do your very best, 226 00:17:24,474 --> 00:17:25,474 you can make it happen. 227 00:17:35,113 --> 00:17:36,924 I heard you were staying at Garden of Flowers. 228 00:17:37,714 --> 00:17:38,714 Yes. 229 00:17:43,034 --> 00:17:45,313 Does Dan O take good care of you? 230 00:17:45,793 --> 00:17:47,593 She always makes sure that I am comfortable. 231 00:17:48,873 --> 00:17:51,833 We should return to the palace now. It is getting late. 232 00:17:52,274 --> 00:17:54,204 The shaman said not to return home immediately... 233 00:17:54,474 --> 00:17:56,553 if I wished to ward off the evil spirits for good. 234 00:18:05,514 --> 00:18:06,684 Yes, coming! 235 00:18:33,034 --> 00:18:34,113 Why are you so nervous? 236 00:18:35,924 --> 00:18:37,474 Are you afraid I would bite you or something? 237 00:18:38,954 --> 00:18:40,873 I did not have anything decent to serve to Your Majesty... 238 00:18:41,754 --> 00:18:43,153 for I was not expecting you today. 239 00:18:53,313 --> 00:18:54,873 A shaman told me... 240 00:18:56,204 --> 00:18:58,683 that Lee Seol was waiting for the right moment, 241 00:18:58,684 --> 00:19:00,393 holding his sword to my throat. 242 00:19:16,313 --> 00:19:17,994 Dan O, do you think so too? 243 00:19:22,353 --> 00:19:23,994 If Your Majesty believes it to be true, 244 00:19:25,593 --> 00:19:26,593 it will happen. 245 00:19:29,073 --> 00:19:30,073 What did you say? 246 00:19:30,833 --> 00:19:32,473 "The wise are free from perplexities," 247 00:19:32,474 --> 00:19:34,553 "and the bold from fear." 248 00:19:35,313 --> 00:19:37,514 The wise does not worry, 249 00:19:38,313 --> 00:19:40,313 and the brave does not fear. 250 00:19:41,873 --> 00:19:43,393 The audacity! 251 00:19:43,684 --> 00:19:45,393 How dare you speak such words to His Majesty? 252 00:19:47,113 --> 00:19:48,994 Are you saying I fear Lee Seol? 253 00:19:50,234 --> 00:19:51,754 You are already shivering... 254 00:19:52,833 --> 00:19:54,514 when the cold is not nigh. 255 00:20:02,153 --> 00:20:03,873 Then watch closely. 256 00:20:05,073 --> 00:20:06,593 Just like the snow melts, 257 00:20:06,873 --> 00:20:08,924 Lee Seol will perish and disappear. 258 00:20:09,873 --> 00:20:11,714 And that day draws near. 259 00:20:19,714 --> 00:20:20,994 Is someone here? 260 00:20:21,873 --> 00:20:23,274 What are you looking at? 261 00:20:24,234 --> 00:20:25,353 Well, 262 00:20:25,954 --> 00:20:27,833 His Majesty is visiting. 263 00:20:30,204 --> 00:20:32,873 The palace would have better liquor, 264 00:20:33,204 --> 00:20:36,234 so why choose to visit Garden of Flowers? 265 00:20:59,113 --> 00:21:00,274 And who may you be? 266 00:21:01,353 --> 00:21:02,754 What is your name? 267 00:21:03,793 --> 00:21:06,684 This is His Majesty. Address him with respect. 268 00:21:10,393 --> 00:21:13,514 I am Jung Yu Ha, a scholar residing at Garden of Flowers. 269 00:21:15,873 --> 00:21:17,674 I thought it was only an inn by name, 270 00:21:17,754 --> 00:21:19,914 but you have actual guests. 271 00:21:24,313 --> 00:21:26,793 You should also rest since the night has deepened. 272 00:21:47,194 --> 00:21:50,434 I did not expect him to suggest that we come to Garden of Flowers. 273 00:21:51,313 --> 00:21:52,474 It must have startled you dearly. 274 00:21:52,833 --> 00:21:53,994 It was all right. 275 00:21:54,914 --> 00:21:57,234 Actually, his visit reassured me. 276 00:22:00,194 --> 00:22:01,274 It made me think... 277 00:22:02,474 --> 00:22:05,194 that maybe the roles have changed. 278 00:22:06,553 --> 00:22:08,073 Changed as in how? 279 00:22:09,073 --> 00:22:11,994 The one being haunted by fear is His Majesty, 280 00:22:13,034 --> 00:22:14,274 not you. 281 00:22:17,274 --> 00:22:18,593 Never have I ever... 282 00:22:19,434 --> 00:22:21,234 received encouragement this bold before. 283 00:22:23,553 --> 00:22:24,873 Rather than encouragement, 284 00:22:25,954 --> 00:22:27,194 they are words of belief. 285 00:22:30,234 --> 00:22:31,474 I believe... 286 00:22:32,793 --> 00:22:34,714 you will accomplish your honourable goal. 287 00:22:38,153 --> 00:22:39,393 So please... 288 00:22:41,714 --> 00:22:43,234 safely take your seat on the throne. 289 00:22:49,954 --> 00:22:52,994 By the way, what will you do... 290 00:22:54,113 --> 00:22:55,674 when you become King? 291 00:22:58,994 --> 00:23:00,514 What is it? 292 00:23:02,313 --> 00:23:04,153 Have you not thought about it? 293 00:23:06,313 --> 00:23:08,633 You will be the father to your people, 294 00:23:09,593 --> 00:23:11,793 so take your time and give it some thought. 295 00:23:12,633 --> 00:23:13,793 What about you? 296 00:23:15,674 --> 00:23:17,914 What will you do once I am King? 297 00:23:23,234 --> 00:23:25,113 You should also take your time... 298 00:23:27,553 --> 00:23:28,833 and consider your options. 299 00:23:38,793 --> 00:23:40,593 Do not let last night's visit concern you. 300 00:23:41,113 --> 00:23:43,353 He suddenly suggested the visit while on his secret outing. 301 00:23:43,514 --> 00:23:45,833 I know. Dan O told me. 302 00:23:46,633 --> 00:23:49,474 Then what could you be so hesitant to talk to me about? 303 00:23:53,073 --> 00:23:54,113 Well... 304 00:23:55,194 --> 00:23:57,153 I was wondering if you knew. 305 00:23:58,553 --> 00:23:59,593 About what? 306 00:24:00,153 --> 00:24:02,113 About my birth mother. 307 00:24:03,674 --> 00:24:05,353 - Could it be... - No. 308 00:24:06,353 --> 00:24:08,194 I do not know anything about her. 309 00:24:09,073 --> 00:24:10,914 Any minor detail would do. 310 00:24:11,474 --> 00:24:12,674 Is there nothing you know? 311 00:24:13,393 --> 00:24:14,593 There is someone. 312 00:24:15,754 --> 00:24:18,754 I may not know anything, but this person might. 313 00:24:20,434 --> 00:24:21,553 Could you make an introduction? 314 00:24:24,153 --> 00:24:25,673 (Inner Military Office) 315 00:24:25,674 --> 00:24:28,352 Three days from now, the royal hunting will take place. 316 00:24:28,353 --> 00:24:30,872 (Tawui: A hunting event enjoyed by the King) 317 00:24:30,873 --> 00:24:33,113 Where will the hunting event take place? 318 00:24:33,234 --> 00:24:34,393 Mount Eungbong. 319 00:24:34,633 --> 00:24:36,312 First Vice-premier will also attend the event, 320 00:24:36,313 --> 00:24:38,392 so let there be no weak points during the escort. 321 00:24:38,393 --> 00:24:39,474 - Yes, my lord! - Yes, my lord! 322 00:24:45,714 --> 00:24:46,793 The hunting event. 323 00:24:47,754 --> 00:24:48,994 That day will present an opportunity. 324 00:24:50,113 --> 00:24:51,553 An opportunity to eliminate the King. 325 00:24:59,153 --> 00:25:01,994 I will always be by your side. 326 00:25:04,914 --> 00:25:06,353 What are you gazing at? 327 00:25:09,994 --> 00:25:10,994 It is nothing. 328 00:25:15,754 --> 00:25:17,714 (Buyounggak) 329 00:25:25,274 --> 00:25:27,593 You... How are you here? 330 00:25:31,393 --> 00:25:33,234 You had someone spy on me. 331 00:25:33,434 --> 00:25:35,593 I needed information on Mokinhoe. 332 00:25:37,153 --> 00:25:38,194 Do not get the wrong idea. 333 00:25:43,034 --> 00:25:46,434 I was under the impression that you knew who your mother was. 334 00:25:46,754 --> 00:25:49,353 What do you mean by that? 335 00:25:49,514 --> 00:25:52,914 It is why you chose to meet with Mokinhoe scholars here. 336 00:25:59,833 --> 00:26:00,833 Is Hwa Ryung, 337 00:26:02,514 --> 00:26:04,274 the madame of Buyounggak, 338 00:26:06,353 --> 00:26:07,633 my birth mother? 339 00:26:10,793 --> 00:26:12,514 Were you truly not aware of it? 340 00:26:35,234 --> 00:26:37,793 Could you be idling away? 341 00:26:38,073 --> 00:26:41,234 Talk about being evil during our busiest hour. 342 00:26:41,514 --> 00:26:43,313 What if the madame finds out? 343 00:26:44,153 --> 00:26:45,913 If you cause trouble... 344 00:26:45,914 --> 00:26:47,474 All will be well as long as I do not. 345 00:26:48,593 --> 00:26:50,474 - What? - Keep your mouths shut. 346 00:26:51,194 --> 00:26:53,994 If the madame finds out, I will know you told her. 347 00:27:00,434 --> 00:27:03,474 Why on earth did you nod? 348 00:27:03,793 --> 00:27:05,393 Mae Wol, were you intimidated? 349 00:27:05,553 --> 00:27:06,593 Intimidated? 350 00:27:07,714 --> 00:27:10,274 She has Master Jang looking out for her. 351 00:27:10,994 --> 00:27:12,833 Provoking her will do me no good! 352 00:27:15,754 --> 00:27:17,954 - I think she was intimidated. - Why is she taking it out on me? 353 00:27:57,474 --> 00:28:01,514 Excuse me. Do you know who resides here? 354 00:28:01,553 --> 00:28:03,994 I see you are not from around here. 355 00:28:04,313 --> 00:28:06,914 Here resides the great first vice-premier. 356 00:28:09,274 --> 00:28:11,994 I see. I appreciate it. 357 00:28:17,873 --> 00:28:19,274 I am disappointed in you. 358 00:28:20,674 --> 00:28:24,034 Have you been leading Mokinhoe just to helplessly abandon it? 359 00:28:24,234 --> 00:28:26,113 I have no excuse whatsoever, 360 00:28:26,553 --> 00:28:30,234 but I came to a decision that would benefit us all. 361 00:28:32,073 --> 00:28:34,313 I will meet Queen Dowager and beg for her forgiveness. 362 00:28:35,234 --> 00:28:36,832 Set up a meeting for us. 363 00:28:36,833 --> 00:28:39,194 - I cannot! - Lord Sin... 364 00:28:39,754 --> 00:28:42,593 I must first meet Snowflake. 365 00:28:44,994 --> 00:28:46,593 After meeting him, 366 00:28:48,833 --> 00:28:51,153 I will come to my own decision. 367 00:29:13,474 --> 00:29:16,194 I hope the conversation went well. 368 00:29:17,754 --> 00:29:18,873 I made... 369 00:29:20,113 --> 00:29:21,994 some harsh remarks the other day. 370 00:29:24,153 --> 00:29:26,553 - For that, I apologize. - That is not necessary. 371 00:29:28,034 --> 00:29:30,274 I should have been considerate of your intentions. 372 00:29:32,194 --> 00:29:34,113 Stay out of my business from now on. 373 00:29:35,633 --> 00:29:38,633 That includes setting up meetings of this nature. 374 00:29:39,514 --> 00:29:40,514 Do you... 375 00:29:41,994 --> 00:29:42,994 still... 376 00:29:44,754 --> 00:29:46,434 not trust me? 377 00:29:46,674 --> 00:29:48,353 I may back down now, 378 00:29:49,593 --> 00:29:51,113 but I am still Lee Gyeom. 379 00:29:51,714 --> 00:29:54,194 I am a legitimate heir that threatens the King. 380 00:29:55,833 --> 00:29:56,833 That does not change. 381 00:29:56,914 --> 00:29:59,194 The King does not know about you. 382 00:30:00,514 --> 00:30:02,994 - So... - I could get found out at any time. 383 00:30:04,633 --> 00:30:05,633 Anyone close to me... 384 00:30:07,113 --> 00:30:08,593 could be in danger. 385 00:30:14,714 --> 00:30:15,714 I do not... 386 00:30:17,833 --> 00:30:18,914 wish to... 387 00:30:21,633 --> 00:30:22,954 lose you also. 388 00:30:38,011 --> 00:30:40,731 (Garden of Flowers) 389 00:30:41,972 --> 00:30:44,772 First Vice-premier Sin Won Ho backed Mokinhoe? 390 00:30:45,855 --> 00:30:47,375 I never imagined that. 391 00:30:49,095 --> 00:30:51,615 He asked me to arrange a meeting... 392 00:30:51,855 --> 00:30:52,895 with you. 393 00:30:53,535 --> 00:30:56,055 He will attend today's gathering. 394 00:30:56,494 --> 00:30:58,414 I can arrange a meeting if you wish. 395 00:31:04,855 --> 00:31:07,014 Why would you bother to accompany us? 396 00:31:09,055 --> 00:31:10,694 We all know who the other is. 397 00:31:11,295 --> 00:31:13,095 Would you not prefer me here than as a shadow? 398 00:31:14,694 --> 00:31:15,694 Let him be. 399 00:31:16,214 --> 00:31:18,254 He still does not trust me. 400 00:31:20,775 --> 00:31:21,775 Also, 401 00:31:22,734 --> 00:31:24,095 three is better than two. 402 00:31:25,934 --> 00:31:26,934 What do you mean? 403 00:31:28,895 --> 00:31:30,254 I am desperate too. 404 00:31:30,974 --> 00:31:32,494 The master must take the throne... 405 00:31:33,494 --> 00:31:35,254 for the watchman to go free. 406 00:31:41,974 --> 00:31:42,974 Do not take it to heart. 407 00:31:45,855 --> 00:31:47,414 Suspecting everything... 408 00:31:49,135 --> 00:31:50,135 is part of my duty. 409 00:32:01,855 --> 00:32:03,375 We must bring the revolt forward. 410 00:32:04,295 --> 00:32:06,295 The bitter cold added to the tyranny, 411 00:32:06,855 --> 00:32:10,214 and the people's cries ring from all corners of the nation. 412 00:32:11,254 --> 00:32:12,254 When spring comes, 413 00:32:13,055 --> 00:32:16,413 they might have to build huts on top of numerous graves. 414 00:32:16,414 --> 00:32:18,494 The ministers only care about power. 415 00:32:19,295 --> 00:32:22,135 Would replacing the King improve everything overnight? 416 00:32:28,934 --> 00:32:32,214 Are you saying we must replace the corrupt officials first? 417 00:32:32,494 --> 00:32:35,174 Should we not start with the Three Offices that lost... 418 00:32:35,535 --> 00:32:37,054 their will to debate and advise? 419 00:32:37,055 --> 00:32:38,414 (The Three Offices handled PR.) 420 00:32:38,734 --> 00:32:40,214 The more the nation suffers, 421 00:32:41,055 --> 00:32:43,375 the more a King yearns for wise subjects. 422 00:32:44,414 --> 00:32:47,855 Men like you with strong wills and bright minds... 423 00:32:48,615 --> 00:32:50,254 should work for the government. 424 00:32:54,295 --> 00:32:56,135 Yu Ha was already drawing a plan. 425 00:32:59,575 --> 00:33:00,575 What do you mean? 426 00:33:02,375 --> 00:33:05,295 How to build a new house on top of the crumbled castle of sand. 427 00:33:07,974 --> 00:33:11,654 What will you do when you become King? 428 00:33:13,014 --> 00:33:15,295 You will be the father to your people, 429 00:33:16,174 --> 00:33:18,535 so take your time and give it some thought. 430 00:33:20,855 --> 00:33:22,454 I never thought of that. 431 00:33:24,535 --> 00:33:25,934 My goal was always... 432 00:33:27,335 --> 00:33:28,815 to take down the King. 433 00:33:30,095 --> 00:33:31,734 It remained at that. 434 00:33:32,614 --> 00:33:34,574 The castle of sand must come down first. 435 00:33:37,614 --> 00:33:38,815 The rock on Mount Eungbong. 436 00:33:39,974 --> 00:33:41,775 Think only of that right now. 437 00:33:45,054 --> 00:33:46,414 If you are distracted, 438 00:33:47,574 --> 00:33:49,014 so will your arrow. 439 00:33:56,014 --> 00:33:57,184 Is that not him? 440 00:33:59,184 --> 00:34:00,255 First Vice-premier Sin Won Ho. 441 00:34:09,454 --> 00:34:10,454 (Capital District Office) 442 00:34:21,255 --> 00:34:22,255 Ban Ya. 443 00:34:22,704 --> 00:34:23,704 What brings you here? 444 00:34:24,014 --> 00:34:26,224 Is Assistant Magistrate Jang here? 445 00:34:29,815 --> 00:34:31,414 What is it? 446 00:34:31,815 --> 00:34:34,775 I followed Hwa Ryung last night. 447 00:34:36,134 --> 00:34:38,704 She went into Lord Sin's residence. 448 00:34:44,974 --> 00:34:48,855 Very well. Inform me if you find out anything else. 449 00:34:50,295 --> 00:34:51,295 Yes, my lord. 450 00:35:00,815 --> 00:35:02,014 Keep an eye on him. 451 00:35:02,855 --> 00:35:05,295 It looks like Lord Sin is up to something. 452 00:35:05,934 --> 00:35:06,934 Yes, my lord. 453 00:35:17,704 --> 00:35:19,054 I was caught off guard. 454 00:35:19,895 --> 00:35:21,664 I did not think you had entered the palace. 455 00:35:22,295 --> 00:35:23,534 I was surprised also... 456 00:35:24,614 --> 00:35:27,014 to hear you support Mokinhoe. 457 00:35:27,574 --> 00:35:29,054 My only master... 458 00:35:30,414 --> 00:35:32,255 is Joseon, my nation. 459 00:35:32,815 --> 00:35:34,703 I borrowed your name, 460 00:35:34,704 --> 00:35:37,014 but please consider it an act of loyalty... 461 00:35:37,184 --> 00:35:39,255 to save the nation from misery. 462 00:35:39,494 --> 00:35:41,224 The method was unjust, 463 00:35:42,224 --> 00:35:43,815 but the intention was loyal? 464 00:35:45,224 --> 00:35:47,453 Did you ask to see me to make an excuse? 465 00:35:47,454 --> 00:35:49,494 I wished to ask you in person... 466 00:35:50,224 --> 00:35:51,735 what your intention is. 467 00:35:53,414 --> 00:35:54,414 Do you... 468 00:35:55,494 --> 00:35:57,414 wish to execute His Majesty? 469 00:36:04,574 --> 00:36:05,574 Lord Sin. 470 00:36:06,735 --> 00:36:08,855 Do your will with Mokinhoe. 471 00:36:11,574 --> 00:36:13,295 I will do what I wish. 472 00:36:21,664 --> 00:36:23,454 Oh, do you know this? 473 00:36:24,295 --> 00:36:26,374 I am four years older than you both. 474 00:36:26,375 --> 00:36:27,574 I expected as much. 475 00:36:28,134 --> 00:36:29,735 Even the watchman cannot hide his age. 476 00:36:29,974 --> 00:36:32,184 I found it most suspicious that we were the same age. 477 00:36:34,375 --> 00:36:36,533 Then which of you is older? 478 00:36:36,534 --> 00:36:38,855 I believe I was born sooner. 479 00:36:39,534 --> 00:36:40,534 I was born in the spring. 480 00:36:41,094 --> 00:36:42,414 In the very early spring. 481 00:36:43,454 --> 00:36:45,094 Then San is the older brother. 482 00:36:46,414 --> 00:36:48,335 Who cares who is older if we are the same age? 483 00:36:48,855 --> 00:36:50,815 Brothers of all people must care. 484 00:36:51,184 --> 00:36:52,815 Even twins care. 485 00:36:53,815 --> 00:36:55,534 You held a sword to my throat 486 00:36:55,855 --> 00:36:58,664 Now are you acknowledging me as a brother? 487 00:36:59,335 --> 00:37:00,335 What an honour. 488 00:37:01,014 --> 00:37:02,014 What... 489 00:37:04,295 --> 00:37:05,295 What were you... 490 00:37:06,335 --> 00:37:07,614 Why are you over there? 491 00:37:07,775 --> 00:37:09,295 I was cleaning the flowerbed. 492 00:37:11,094 --> 00:37:12,094 Who... 493 00:37:12,295 --> 00:37:14,775 is brothers with whom? 494 00:37:47,534 --> 00:37:49,574 You do not look at all alike. 495 00:37:52,184 --> 00:37:53,184 Then... 496 00:37:54,014 --> 00:37:55,375 are you a royal also? 497 00:38:00,335 --> 00:38:01,335 Then... 498 00:38:02,014 --> 00:38:04,053 that thing about a sword to the throat... 499 00:38:04,054 --> 00:38:06,375 About that, Dan O... 500 00:38:06,735 --> 00:38:08,704 I was leading Mokinhoe. 501 00:38:15,454 --> 00:38:19,094 I tried to take the throne in Lee Seol's name. 502 00:38:24,454 --> 00:38:27,054 That was when he did not know who I was. 503 00:38:27,735 --> 00:38:29,184 We talked it out since. 504 00:38:33,974 --> 00:38:34,974 Wait. 505 00:38:36,134 --> 00:38:37,375 Then Si Yeol. 506 00:38:38,224 --> 00:38:39,934 You knew all this? 507 00:38:43,224 --> 00:38:45,134 Well, everyone knows... 508 00:38:45,855 --> 00:38:48,454 I am quick to notice things. 509 00:38:59,855 --> 00:39:01,574 Hey, do not... 510 00:39:11,815 --> 00:39:14,054 Lady Hong Ju, come outside. 511 00:39:16,414 --> 00:39:18,854 Why are you here this late? 512 00:39:18,855 --> 00:39:20,855 I have something to show just you. 513 00:39:21,295 --> 00:39:22,855 Now is the only time. 514 00:39:41,224 --> 00:39:43,775 Do you see that red star? 515 00:39:48,664 --> 00:39:52,494 I have never seen it so close to the full moon. 516 00:39:53,494 --> 00:39:55,184 It is a rare sight indeed. 517 00:39:56,014 --> 00:39:58,054 They look so beautiful together. 518 00:39:58,664 --> 00:40:00,134 But it will disappear soon, right? 519 00:40:02,704 --> 00:40:03,934 Hurry up and make a wish. 520 00:40:04,664 --> 00:40:07,414 That rare star will grant your wish and a lot more. 521 00:40:17,014 --> 00:40:18,184 What did you wish for? 522 00:40:19,494 --> 00:40:21,704 Do not ask. You should hurry up and make a wish too. 523 00:40:22,335 --> 00:40:25,375 Something you must achieve. Can you not think of anything? 524 00:40:26,534 --> 00:40:27,974 Something I must achieve? 525 00:40:30,454 --> 00:40:31,704 Becoming successful? 526 00:40:33,375 --> 00:40:34,934 Stop it, will you? 527 00:40:42,855 --> 00:40:44,335 Oh, there you are. 528 00:40:56,664 --> 00:40:58,534 It is your day off tomorrow, right? 529 00:40:58,934 --> 00:41:00,614 Yes, I am so glad. 530 00:41:00,974 --> 00:41:03,093 I hate hunting. 531 00:41:03,094 --> 00:41:05,614 But having to hike... Gosh, I hate it even more. 532 00:41:06,224 --> 00:41:08,664 Well... I was wondering... 533 00:41:09,574 --> 00:41:13,454 if I could ask you to switch shifts with me tomorrow. 534 00:41:14,094 --> 00:41:15,134 Switch shifts? 535 00:41:16,014 --> 00:41:17,184 Does it have to be me? 536 00:41:17,974 --> 00:41:20,255 I just said I hated hiking. Did you not hear it? 537 00:41:20,414 --> 00:41:22,815 Tomorrow is the anniversary of my father's passing. 538 00:41:23,295 --> 00:41:24,574 Could you not help me out? 539 00:41:25,974 --> 00:41:28,133 Well, you see... 540 00:41:28,134 --> 00:41:30,223 I truly hate hiking... 541 00:41:30,224 --> 00:41:31,734 I cleaned the plates for the memorial ceremony. 542 00:41:31,735 --> 00:41:33,735 As for food, is there anything else you need? 543 00:41:34,054 --> 00:41:35,614 I can pick it up when I go to the market later. 544 00:41:37,494 --> 00:41:39,704 No, I think we have enough food. 545 00:41:41,335 --> 00:41:44,453 Since I could not do it last year, I truly wish to do it this year... 546 00:41:44,454 --> 00:41:45,664 Gosh, that is enough. 547 00:41:46,974 --> 00:41:48,054 Okay, fine. 548 00:41:48,614 --> 00:41:51,703 However, you have to do the same for me when I need to switch shifts. 549 00:41:51,704 --> 00:41:53,775 Yes, anytime. I will gladly switch shifts with you twice... 550 00:41:54,224 --> 00:41:55,855 No, even three times. 551 00:41:56,414 --> 00:41:57,664 What? Three times? 552 00:41:59,574 --> 00:42:01,054 You must keep your promise. 553 00:42:01,375 --> 00:42:02,414 Yes, you have my word. 554 00:42:19,704 --> 00:42:21,854 A meeting will take place on the 15th of the month. 555 00:42:21,855 --> 00:42:24,974 That day, Lee Seol will reveal himself. 556 00:42:25,224 --> 00:42:27,014 That is still a long time away. 557 00:42:28,255 --> 00:42:29,974 The situation could change before that. 558 00:42:30,704 --> 00:42:35,014 Your Majesty, our soldiers are already fully ready. 559 00:42:35,255 --> 00:42:38,335 The deposed heir, Lee Seol, will face his demise... 560 00:42:39,704 --> 00:42:41,054 before the month ends. 561 00:42:41,974 --> 00:42:43,054 But if he... 562 00:42:44,704 --> 00:42:46,134 manages to survive, 563 00:42:47,295 --> 00:42:49,375 will you let me slay you instead? 564 00:42:50,454 --> 00:42:52,735 Yes, Your Majesty. I will gladly... 565 00:42:54,614 --> 00:42:56,735 let you behead me. 566 00:42:58,815 --> 00:43:00,664 I am counting on you, First Vice-premier. 567 00:43:07,494 --> 00:43:10,695 So you believe Assistant Magistrate Jang has caught on? 568 00:43:10,855 --> 00:43:11,855 Yes, my lord. 569 00:43:12,014 --> 00:43:14,695 Someone saw Hwa Ryung visiting your residence. 570 00:43:17,454 --> 00:43:18,855 Understood. You are dismissed. 571 00:43:46,375 --> 00:43:49,895 You are no longer useful to me. 572 00:44:08,855 --> 00:44:10,255 Mokinhoe... 573 00:44:11,695 --> 00:44:12,774 What did you say? 574 00:44:12,775 --> 00:44:16,414 The First Vice-premier is the one behind Mokinhoe. 575 00:44:16,895 --> 00:44:19,814 If you are saying this just to get out of here... 576 00:44:19,815 --> 00:44:22,934 He is using Mokinhoe... 577 00:44:23,735 --> 00:44:27,134 to enthrone Lee Seol, the deposed heir. 578 00:44:30,014 --> 00:44:31,054 Then... 579 00:44:32,255 --> 00:44:33,735 are the Chief Eunuch and Hwa Ryung... 580 00:44:34,655 --> 00:44:36,255 helping him? 581 00:44:37,534 --> 00:44:38,534 Yes. 582 00:44:58,775 --> 00:45:00,614 I had bought this house just in case, 583 00:45:01,695 --> 00:45:03,335 to prepare for emergencies. 584 00:45:04,735 --> 00:45:05,934 Emergencies? 585 00:45:06,974 --> 00:45:09,014 I figured you would need a safe place where you could hide. 586 00:45:11,815 --> 00:45:13,895 Those close to me are always exposed to danger. 587 00:45:15,215 --> 00:45:16,295 I suppose... 588 00:45:19,414 --> 00:45:21,335 it is happening soon. 589 00:45:25,054 --> 00:45:26,215 The big day must be... 590 00:45:28,255 --> 00:45:29,855 right around the corner. 591 00:45:41,895 --> 00:45:43,454 What you are worried about... 592 00:45:49,534 --> 00:45:50,695 If that were to happen, 593 00:45:53,974 --> 00:45:55,934 you would not be here. 594 00:45:56,454 --> 00:45:58,295 That is why you prepared all of this in advance. 595 00:46:06,494 --> 00:46:07,655 I will be here. 596 00:46:09,175 --> 00:46:10,655 Right by your side, just like now. 597 00:46:19,534 --> 00:46:21,454 I did not know that day would come so fast. 598 00:46:25,335 --> 00:46:26,414 Is it... 599 00:46:29,614 --> 00:46:31,014 happening tomorrow? 600 00:46:46,295 --> 00:46:47,775 I figured... 601 00:46:50,695 --> 00:46:52,414 you would be so worried if I just disappeared. 602 00:46:59,974 --> 00:47:01,855 Come back before sunset. 603 00:47:04,534 --> 00:47:06,414 Let us spend the night together. 604 00:47:09,014 --> 00:47:10,094 I will. 605 00:47:11,934 --> 00:47:13,934 I will be back before the moon shines in the sky. 606 00:47:23,895 --> 00:47:24,895 Oh, right. 607 00:47:27,094 --> 00:47:28,775 The other day, you asked me... 608 00:47:30,175 --> 00:47:31,614 what I wanted to do. 609 00:47:32,414 --> 00:47:35,414 Yes. Have you thought about it? 610 00:47:37,134 --> 00:47:38,175 Yes. 611 00:47:39,295 --> 00:47:41,215 There is one thing I have always wanted to do... 612 00:47:42,414 --> 00:47:44,414 but have not achieved yet. 613 00:47:45,494 --> 00:47:47,934 What is this thing that you have yet to achieve? 614 00:47:50,414 --> 00:47:52,614 Going someplace far... 615 00:47:54,815 --> 00:47:56,215 Going far away. 616 00:47:57,934 --> 00:47:58,974 Far away? 617 00:48:02,295 --> 00:48:03,534 From time to time, 618 00:48:04,775 --> 00:48:07,494 I felt burdened and smothered by Garden of Flowers. 619 00:48:09,295 --> 00:48:10,375 No. 620 00:48:12,375 --> 00:48:13,494 Because of my family. 621 00:48:18,295 --> 00:48:20,295 Maybe it was because I was trying so hard with all my might... 622 00:48:20,614 --> 00:48:22,735 when I could not even protect them properly. 623 00:48:25,735 --> 00:48:27,215 You see, Si Yeol... 624 00:48:28,534 --> 00:48:30,934 made my sister smile right away. 625 00:48:32,295 --> 00:48:33,655 That was when I realized... 626 00:48:35,974 --> 00:48:38,655 that my anxiety was the reason my sister got sick... 627 00:48:41,134 --> 00:48:42,934 and that living in hiding... 628 00:48:44,134 --> 00:48:45,574 is no better than being dead. 629 00:48:48,494 --> 00:48:51,494 Because you anxiously tried to protect her, she's alive now... 630 00:48:53,054 --> 00:48:54,454 and could meet Si Yeol too. 631 00:48:56,375 --> 00:48:57,815 Do you truly think so? 632 00:48:57,934 --> 00:49:00,375 Who took him in when he tried to dine and dash? 633 00:49:05,655 --> 00:49:07,295 So you wish to go someplace far away. 634 00:49:08,895 --> 00:49:10,454 Where do you wish to go? 635 00:49:11,414 --> 00:49:12,614 Well... 636 00:49:14,735 --> 00:49:15,895 It could be anywhere. 637 00:49:17,494 --> 00:49:19,534 It would be nice to travel around the country. 638 00:49:20,895 --> 00:49:23,094 And I would happily visit a faraway seaside town. 639 00:49:26,614 --> 00:49:27,695 I see. 640 00:49:30,134 --> 00:49:31,215 I did not know. 641 00:49:33,255 --> 00:49:34,335 I had no idea... 642 00:49:36,215 --> 00:49:37,855 how you felt. 643 00:49:44,614 --> 00:49:46,574 With you by my side, 644 00:49:47,094 --> 00:49:48,815 the trip will be more enjoyable. 645 00:49:54,054 --> 00:49:55,054 But... 646 00:49:58,534 --> 00:50:00,014 being here is just as nice. 647 00:51:52,335 --> 00:51:53,574 I will return... 648 00:51:55,215 --> 00:51:56,215 safe and sound. 649 00:52:39,597 --> 00:52:42,718 (Garden of Flowers) 650 00:52:49,278 --> 00:52:50,278 Lady Hong Ju. 651 00:52:51,117 --> 00:52:52,718 May I enter? 652 00:52:54,878 --> 00:52:56,597 Yes, come in. 653 00:53:12,437 --> 00:53:14,997 A troupe will be at the marketplace today. 654 00:53:16,077 --> 00:53:17,318 I am already excited. 655 00:53:18,318 --> 00:53:20,117 Well, my lady... 656 00:53:20,838 --> 00:53:22,477 What is the matter? 657 00:53:23,758 --> 00:53:26,117 I have been called to an urgent engagement... 658 00:53:27,718 --> 00:53:30,278 and must ask that we see the troupe some other time. 659 00:53:30,878 --> 00:53:32,318 How could one argue... 660 00:53:33,278 --> 00:53:34,597 when the engagement is important? 661 00:53:36,198 --> 00:53:37,278 Be on your way, then. 662 00:53:38,678 --> 00:53:40,198 I am deeply relieved though. 663 00:53:47,718 --> 00:53:49,798 If I had not seen how pretty you look today, 664 00:53:51,878 --> 00:53:53,358 I would have been missing out. 665 00:54:26,838 --> 00:54:29,437 I am deeply concerned for your health, Your Majesty. 666 00:54:40,798 --> 00:54:41,798 Lower your weapons. 667 00:54:50,278 --> 00:54:51,477 I, Assistant Magistrate Jang Tae Hwa, 668 00:54:51,798 --> 00:54:53,398 approach you with an urgent report. 669 00:54:59,318 --> 00:55:00,318 Hand it here. 670 00:55:01,838 --> 00:55:03,477 As the information concerns Lee Seol, 671 00:55:04,718 --> 00:55:06,557 I would rather pass it along directly. 672 00:55:18,477 --> 00:55:20,437 Since a letter could easily be intercepted, 673 00:55:20,678 --> 00:55:21,798 I chose not to write anything. 674 00:55:22,198 --> 00:55:23,557 Intercepted by whom? 675 00:55:25,117 --> 00:55:26,358 First Vice-premier Sin Won Ho. 676 00:55:27,798 --> 00:55:30,077 He has been supporting Mokinhoe. 677 00:55:34,997 --> 00:55:36,037 Sin Won Ho... 678 00:55:37,117 --> 00:55:39,637 hopes to have Lee Seol take the throne. 679 00:55:41,718 --> 00:55:43,238 Chief Eunuch... 680 00:55:43,718 --> 00:55:45,398 as well as Queen Dowager also support him, 681 00:55:46,157 --> 00:55:49,557 and thus the palace could be crawling with traitors. 682 00:56:00,157 --> 00:56:02,477 Could you prove your accusation? 683 00:56:02,918 --> 00:56:05,557 I have captured a witness... 684 00:56:06,117 --> 00:56:08,318 whom you can question back at the palace. 685 00:56:12,878 --> 00:56:13,878 Your Majesty, 686 00:56:15,117 --> 00:56:16,516 I believe information regarding Lee Seol... 687 00:56:16,517 --> 00:56:18,838 should also reach my ears. 688 00:56:20,398 --> 00:56:21,437 First Vice-premier. 689 00:56:23,318 --> 00:56:26,198 You promised to pay with your life, did you not? 690 00:56:27,758 --> 00:56:29,757 That is what I promised... 691 00:56:29,758 --> 00:56:31,278 should I fail to capture Lee Seol within the month. 692 00:56:41,957 --> 00:56:43,117 That is all I needed to hear. 693 00:56:44,517 --> 00:56:45,838 Let us return to the palace. 694 00:57:03,557 --> 00:57:05,077 They wish to eliminate me... 695 00:57:05,637 --> 00:57:07,997 and crown Lee Seol as King? 696 00:57:10,838 --> 00:57:12,437 - Your Majesty! - Go! 697 00:57:13,358 --> 00:57:14,476 Escort His Majesty! 698 00:57:14,477 --> 00:57:15,477 - Yes, my lord. - Yes, my lord. 699 00:57:25,678 --> 00:57:26,678 You should get going. 700 00:57:27,077 --> 00:57:28,758 I will walk you to the front gate. 701 00:58:31,117 --> 00:58:33,398 You show yourself at last, Lee Seol. 702 00:59:12,838 --> 00:59:15,156 (The Secret Romantic Guesthouse) 703 00:59:15,157 --> 00:59:18,436 From beginning to end, I am the one to blame. 704 00:59:18,437 --> 00:59:20,516 You murdered my son... 705 00:59:20,517 --> 00:59:22,556 and frolicked with his fiancée? 706 00:59:22,557 --> 00:59:23,837 Do not forgive me. 707 00:59:23,838 --> 00:59:25,596 Resent and loathe me. 708 00:59:25,597 --> 00:59:28,357 If you wish to stay as the innkeeper of Garden of Flowers, 709 00:59:28,358 --> 00:59:29,877 your relationship will come to an end. 710 00:59:29,878 --> 00:59:32,717 Could you live your life not seeing San ever again? 711 00:59:32,718 --> 00:59:34,917 Lee Seol, once you eliminate him, 712 00:59:34,918 --> 00:59:37,197 I will no longer have a reason to stand here. 713 00:59:37,198 --> 00:59:40,156 I promise to be back before sundown. 714 00:59:40,157 --> 00:59:42,037 I will not let myself break... 715 00:59:42,358 --> 00:59:43,997 and return to you safe and sound.