1 00:00:00,109 --> 00:00:04,960 (The Secret Romantic Guesthouse) 2 00:00:04,984 --> 00:00:07,863 (All people, organizations, locations, and incidents...) 3 00:00:07,863 --> 00:00:09,944 (in this drama are fictitious.) 4 00:00:18,863 --> 00:00:20,503 You are here for me, are you not? 5 00:00:21,863 --> 00:00:23,344 Go ahead and arrest me! 6 00:00:23,344 --> 00:00:24,503 Drop your sword first! 7 00:00:48,464 --> 00:00:50,624 What are you waiting for? We must go. 8 00:01:01,503 --> 00:01:03,264 - Return to the palace. - Yes, sir. 9 00:01:03,503 --> 00:01:04,824 We must get the rest. 10 00:01:05,264 --> 00:01:07,863 Among those that got away is the watchman. 11 00:01:07,863 --> 00:01:10,583 We cannot delay. His Majesty awaits. 12 00:01:10,904 --> 00:01:11,984 My lord. 13 00:01:13,104 --> 00:01:14,464 We got Lee Seol. 14 00:01:14,824 --> 00:01:16,783 We can go after the rest another time. 15 00:01:17,423 --> 00:01:19,104 - Come along. - Yes, sir. 16 00:01:41,983 --> 00:01:43,744 (Episode 17) 17 00:01:49,943 --> 00:01:53,464 My goodness. Oh, dear. 18 00:01:54,434 --> 00:01:55,904 Are you all right? 19 00:01:56,823 --> 00:02:00,064 I was so worried something terrible would happen. 20 00:02:00,263 --> 00:02:01,383 I am sorry. 21 00:02:02,223 --> 00:02:04,024 I always make you worry. 22 00:02:06,154 --> 00:02:07,943 Hong Ju looks shaken up. 23 00:02:09,024 --> 00:02:10,064 My gosh. 24 00:02:31,464 --> 00:02:33,904 Lay down the body in one of the rooms. 25 00:02:49,024 --> 00:02:51,584 We must bury Hwa Ryung first. 26 00:02:52,584 --> 00:02:54,904 I will get a coffin and grave site. 27 00:02:55,144 --> 00:02:56,864 I will help with that. 28 00:02:58,943 --> 00:03:00,503 Yu Ha was taken? 29 00:03:01,344 --> 00:03:03,344 What on earth happened in the woods? 30 00:03:04,663 --> 00:03:08,223 Master Jang got the Department of Justice involved. 31 00:03:08,223 --> 00:03:09,703 If not for Yu Ha, 32 00:03:11,144 --> 00:03:13,584 none of us would have gotten out safely. 33 00:03:15,943 --> 00:03:17,024 I see. 34 00:03:17,904 --> 00:03:19,783 What should we do now? 35 00:03:20,103 --> 00:03:21,424 I will rescue him. 36 00:03:23,144 --> 00:03:24,584 I should, 37 00:03:26,103 --> 00:03:27,823 at any cost. 38 00:04:00,114 --> 00:04:01,984 How despicable. 39 00:04:06,184 --> 00:04:08,064 How little did you think of me... 40 00:04:10,864 --> 00:04:12,503 that you deceived me? 41 00:04:14,383 --> 00:04:15,424 My lady. 42 00:04:20,583 --> 00:04:21,703 You should... 43 00:04:25,023 --> 00:04:27,544 not have smiled and joked with me. 44 00:04:31,263 --> 00:04:33,984 I had no idea you had killed my fiancé. 45 00:04:36,864 --> 00:04:38,343 I laughed... 46 00:04:40,383 --> 00:04:42,234 at your jokes. 47 00:04:48,744 --> 00:04:50,184 You disgust me. 48 00:04:51,744 --> 00:04:53,424 How many lives did you take... 49 00:04:55,143 --> 00:04:57,823 with the hands that once held mine? 50 00:05:02,903 --> 00:05:04,104 I apologize. 51 00:05:08,664 --> 00:05:10,343 None of my words will be enough... 52 00:05:12,503 --> 00:05:14,424 to wash away your broken heart... 53 00:05:14,424 --> 00:05:16,784 Why must only the innocent lose their lives? 54 00:05:23,823 --> 00:05:25,703 When others deserve to die? 55 00:05:55,744 --> 00:05:58,383 (Pyeong) 56 00:05:59,143 --> 00:06:00,263 What is this? 57 00:06:00,864 --> 00:06:03,943 We found it while searching Garden of Flowers. 58 00:06:11,984 --> 00:06:14,624 I see my nephew has grown up. 59 00:06:16,104 --> 00:06:18,143 I see why I did not recognize you. 60 00:06:19,823 --> 00:06:22,383 That is because you do not have a good eye. 61 00:06:24,224 --> 00:06:26,304 How shall I kill you? 62 00:06:26,784 --> 00:06:28,943 The thought excites me already. 63 00:06:30,023 --> 00:06:31,383 Enjoy it while you can. 64 00:06:32,744 --> 00:06:34,463 All good things do not last, 65 00:06:35,503 --> 00:06:37,943 and neither will your reign. 66 00:06:45,184 --> 00:06:46,984 Blabber all you want. 67 00:06:47,984 --> 00:06:51,343 But know that your voice will never be heard. 68 00:06:52,583 --> 00:06:55,463 I will pluck your flesh from your bone bit by bit... 69 00:06:56,143 --> 00:06:58,104 until not even the soul is left. 70 00:07:03,424 --> 00:07:05,064 My poor brother... 71 00:07:06,383 --> 00:07:09,463 will not see his son's face even in the afterlife. 72 00:07:27,864 --> 00:07:30,383 Why is the interrogation lasting so long? 73 00:07:31,744 --> 00:07:34,023 Is the heir to the throne being tortured? 74 00:08:03,024 --> 00:08:05,184 Lord Sin, you were here? 75 00:08:09,394 --> 00:08:10,904 Your Highness. 76 00:08:11,424 --> 00:08:15,394 I cannot stand the grief and disappointment. 77 00:08:16,343 --> 00:08:19,223 - Your Highness. - Your Highness. 78 00:08:19,223 --> 00:08:22,463 - Your Highness. - Your Highness. 79 00:08:24,583 --> 00:08:25,623 My gosh. 80 00:08:31,514 --> 00:08:33,394 What on earth happened? 81 00:08:34,664 --> 00:08:35,943 Do not worry. 82 00:08:36,394 --> 00:08:38,394 Kang San is safe and well. 83 00:08:40,514 --> 00:08:41,664 You mean to say... 84 00:08:42,784 --> 00:08:45,623 I bought him time. Now we wait. 85 00:08:52,863 --> 00:08:53,943 Accept a drink. 86 00:08:58,394 --> 00:09:01,024 You played a great role in Lee Seol's capture. 87 00:09:02,103 --> 00:09:03,943 I will have you promoted soon. 88 00:09:03,943 --> 00:09:06,024 I am honoured, Your Majesty. 89 00:09:14,544 --> 00:09:15,623 So... 90 00:09:16,343 --> 00:09:18,664 how did you know... 91 00:09:19,184 --> 00:09:20,623 Jung Yu Ha is the deposed heir? 92 00:09:20,703 --> 00:09:22,943 The chief eunuch confessed. 93 00:09:23,623 --> 00:09:25,103 Who the deposed heir is. 94 00:09:26,154 --> 00:09:27,154 Then... 95 00:09:27,623 --> 00:09:30,304 all that is left is to execute him. 96 00:09:33,024 --> 00:09:35,024 Poison is too light a sentence... 97 00:09:35,743 --> 00:09:37,154 and decapitation too simple. 98 00:09:40,703 --> 00:09:45,343 I cannot gift my only nephew such a boring death. 99 00:09:45,943 --> 00:09:46,943 Do you have... 100 00:09:47,463 --> 00:09:50,024 an idea in mind? 101 00:10:09,623 --> 00:10:12,583 I heard you told His Majesty who the deposed heir is. 102 00:10:13,784 --> 00:10:15,703 Were you always aware? 103 00:10:15,703 --> 00:10:17,394 Do not be too offended. 104 00:10:18,424 --> 00:10:19,583 Were you not... 105 00:10:20,343 --> 00:10:21,943 promised a promotion? 106 00:10:24,664 --> 00:10:26,504 Is His Majesty aware that... 107 00:10:27,544 --> 00:10:29,144 the Lee Seol you found... 108 00:10:29,904 --> 00:10:30,943 is a fake? 109 00:10:31,504 --> 00:10:32,823 He is a fake? 110 00:10:36,304 --> 00:10:38,784 What nonsense is that? 111 00:10:40,664 --> 00:10:44,504 Can I inform His Majesty this nonsense? 112 00:10:50,463 --> 00:10:51,463 That Kang San... 113 00:10:53,024 --> 00:10:56,223 is the Lee Seol he is looking for? 114 00:10:59,103 --> 00:11:02,184 What is it you want? 115 00:11:02,823 --> 00:11:04,384 Tell me. 116 00:11:06,544 --> 00:11:09,343 I wish to know only one thing. 117 00:11:12,343 --> 00:11:13,343 The watchman. 118 00:11:14,623 --> 00:11:15,623 Where he is. 119 00:11:16,983 --> 00:11:20,024 I truly do not know where the watchman is. 120 00:11:20,904 --> 00:11:23,343 You are testing my patience. 121 00:11:23,544 --> 00:11:24,784 I do not know his location, 122 00:11:25,144 --> 00:11:28,424 but I do know the temple that trains the watchmen. 123 00:11:30,544 --> 00:11:31,544 But... 124 00:11:32,184 --> 00:11:33,664 how did you know that... 125 00:11:34,983 --> 00:11:38,264 Jung Yu Ha is an impostor? 126 00:11:41,823 --> 00:11:44,823 The watchman never leaves his master to escape. 127 00:11:46,144 --> 00:11:47,544 That is impossible. 128 00:11:54,424 --> 00:11:55,863 Where are you going this late at night? 129 00:11:56,184 --> 00:11:57,664 To see the first vice-premier. 130 00:11:58,264 --> 00:12:00,504 Do you think he would be safe and sound? 131 00:12:01,384 --> 00:12:04,024 Once the day dawns, check the situation... 132 00:12:04,024 --> 00:12:05,904 No one knows when he will be executed. 133 00:12:06,784 --> 00:12:09,024 This is the moment the king has been waiting for. 134 00:12:09,703 --> 00:12:11,463 - Your Highness. - I cannot... 135 00:12:12,264 --> 00:12:13,943 let Yu Ha suffer in my place. 136 00:12:15,103 --> 00:12:17,463 I could not forgive myself for it. 137 00:12:28,304 --> 00:12:29,583 However hurried you may be, 138 00:12:30,703 --> 00:12:32,024 you should not forget your sword. 139 00:12:35,623 --> 00:12:36,623 Go ahead. 140 00:12:37,703 --> 00:12:38,983 I will wait for your return. 141 00:12:40,504 --> 00:12:41,504 Okay. 142 00:12:42,304 --> 00:12:43,304 I will not be long. 143 00:12:59,424 --> 00:13:00,943 Will you stand there all night? 144 00:13:09,623 --> 00:13:10,703 I thought it best... 145 00:13:12,064 --> 00:13:13,463 that I stay away. 146 00:13:14,264 --> 00:13:15,863 It would make me a hypocrite... 147 00:13:17,024 --> 00:13:19,184 to say I understand how you feel. 148 00:13:22,784 --> 00:13:23,904 Are you going somewhere? 149 00:13:24,623 --> 00:13:25,623 I will come with you. 150 00:13:26,463 --> 00:13:27,784 You do not have to. 151 00:13:28,703 --> 00:13:30,784 I am sorry I was not able to... 152 00:13:31,823 --> 00:13:32,904 release you sooner. 153 00:13:33,743 --> 00:13:34,743 Your Highness. 154 00:13:34,784 --> 00:13:37,024 You can follow your heart now. 155 00:13:38,623 --> 00:13:39,823 Choose to stay... 156 00:13:42,103 --> 00:13:43,304 or to leave. 157 00:13:48,784 --> 00:13:50,623 If I were to fail to protect you too, 158 00:13:55,583 --> 00:13:57,583 would my life be of any worth? 159 00:14:04,703 --> 00:14:06,544 You can save Yu Ha. 160 00:14:09,304 --> 00:14:11,184 I must protect you as you do so. 161 00:14:13,264 --> 00:14:14,863 Tonight, you should stay here. 162 00:14:16,424 --> 00:14:18,583 Assistant Magistrate Jang might return, 163 00:14:20,504 --> 00:14:21,623 and knowing you are here... 164 00:14:23,304 --> 00:14:25,024 will put me at ease. 165 00:14:29,384 --> 00:14:30,384 Stay safe. 166 00:15:11,623 --> 00:15:12,823 I waited for you here... 167 00:15:13,823 --> 00:15:14,823 in case you came. 168 00:15:16,384 --> 00:15:18,103 Garden of Flowers was empty. 169 00:15:23,664 --> 00:15:25,064 Where is Lord Sin? 170 00:15:25,424 --> 00:15:26,863 He is in prison. 171 00:15:28,424 --> 00:15:29,463 I heard... 172 00:15:30,304 --> 00:15:31,943 Lee Seol was captured. 173 00:15:31,943 --> 00:15:34,184 The longer we take, the worse our chances become. 174 00:15:34,544 --> 00:15:36,904 We must raise men to attack the palace soon. 175 00:15:38,664 --> 00:15:39,703 I was told... 176 00:15:40,703 --> 00:15:42,264 Lord Sin had things arranged. 177 00:15:42,583 --> 00:15:44,064 The head of the Military Training Command... 178 00:15:45,103 --> 00:15:46,863 agreed to join the coup. 179 00:15:49,103 --> 00:15:50,544 But a lot has happened since. 180 00:15:51,103 --> 00:15:52,264 Arrange a meeting. 181 00:15:52,743 --> 00:15:54,144 I will persuade him. 182 00:15:56,024 --> 00:15:57,024 Very well. 183 00:16:05,664 --> 00:16:06,664 - Master! - Master! 184 00:16:17,103 --> 00:16:18,103 Who are you? 185 00:16:22,703 --> 00:16:24,504 Where is the deposed heir's watchman? 186 00:16:25,623 --> 00:16:26,784 "Watchman?" 187 00:16:27,583 --> 00:16:29,504 I have no idea what you are talking about. 188 00:16:37,903 --> 00:16:38,903 Tell me... 189 00:16:39,143 --> 00:16:40,623 before I kill everyone. 190 00:16:40,623 --> 00:16:41,954 How can the answer change... 191 00:16:42,903 --> 00:16:44,474 if the question remains the same? 192 00:17:18,183 --> 00:17:19,183 No. 193 00:17:22,954 --> 00:17:24,903 This place is not safe either. 194 00:17:25,183 --> 00:17:26,954 - If they find you... - So what? 195 00:17:27,863 --> 00:17:29,103 I should save my skin? 196 00:17:30,183 --> 00:17:32,264 When Yu Ha could be executed at any time... 197 00:17:32,623 --> 00:17:34,234 and everyone's life hangs in the balance? 198 00:17:34,984 --> 00:17:36,304 You have others to care of. 199 00:17:37,343 --> 00:17:40,024 In order to keep them safe, you must leave Hanyang. 200 00:17:40,024 --> 00:17:41,863 You are family to me too. 201 00:17:43,544 --> 00:17:44,863 I cannot do that. 202 00:17:45,383 --> 00:17:46,663 Dan O, please. 203 00:17:46,663 --> 00:17:47,784 I will not be a nuisance, 204 00:17:48,954 --> 00:17:49,954 so please... 205 00:17:50,863 --> 00:17:52,623 do not tell me to leave. 206 00:18:06,544 --> 00:18:07,903 I will crumble. 207 00:18:13,784 --> 00:18:14,784 If I were... 208 00:18:17,383 --> 00:18:18,823 to lose you too. 209 00:18:20,234 --> 00:18:23,264 - San. - I barely clung on until now. 210 00:18:24,234 --> 00:18:26,663 I will not be able to take another step. 211 00:18:28,143 --> 00:18:29,143 I can... 212 00:18:30,623 --> 00:18:31,823 protect myself. 213 00:18:32,663 --> 00:18:34,143 I did so far, 214 00:18:34,954 --> 00:18:36,264 and I will keep doing so. 215 00:18:36,714 --> 00:18:37,714 I know that. 216 00:18:39,024 --> 00:18:40,383 You are stronger than anyone. 217 00:18:42,264 --> 00:18:45,024 Whatever crisis you face, you will get through it. 218 00:18:46,183 --> 00:18:47,183 Yes. 219 00:18:48,504 --> 00:18:49,903 So trust me and... 220 00:18:49,903 --> 00:18:50,903 But Dan O. 221 00:18:53,143 --> 00:18:54,234 Even people like that... 222 00:18:56,504 --> 00:18:58,954 break and disappear without a trace. 223 00:19:11,623 --> 00:19:12,623 That... 224 00:19:19,423 --> 00:19:21,343 is what a coup is like. 225 00:19:51,663 --> 00:19:53,663 They have captured His Highness. 226 00:19:54,264 --> 00:19:57,863 I need your help to rescue His Highness. 227 00:19:59,863 --> 00:20:02,903 Even if I gather those who are sick of the King's tyranny, 228 00:20:04,343 --> 00:20:06,343 it will be difficult for us to get past the palace walls. 229 00:20:06,343 --> 00:20:08,024 I used to be in the Palace Guards, 230 00:20:08,024 --> 00:20:10,064 so I know their system very well. 231 00:20:10,623 --> 00:20:11,984 I will help, so... 232 00:20:11,984 --> 00:20:14,863 If they seal the palace gates and fight back, 233 00:20:15,474 --> 00:20:18,663 the King will buy time to get the Five Military Camps involved. 234 00:20:20,474 --> 00:20:23,544 What if someone on the inside lets us in? 235 00:20:24,103 --> 00:20:25,583 Do you think we could win? 236 00:20:26,064 --> 00:20:29,474 If that is possible, we should be able... 237 00:20:29,583 --> 00:20:31,823 to take down the King's bodyguards and make him surrender. 238 00:20:31,823 --> 00:20:32,823 (Geumgun: Royal bodyguards) 239 00:20:38,823 --> 00:20:42,103 Perhaps, you should tell them that you are the deposed heir. 240 00:20:42,954 --> 00:20:45,143 I do not think I deserve the title. 241 00:20:46,383 --> 00:20:47,863 After all, Yu Ha is the one... 242 00:20:48,744 --> 00:20:51,714 who is putting his life on the line to bear the weight of the title. 243 00:20:53,103 --> 00:20:54,103 Your Highness. 244 00:20:54,103 --> 00:20:55,234 The head of the Military Training Command... 245 00:20:56,103 --> 00:20:59,474 will mobilize his army to protect the deposed heir. 246 00:21:01,714 --> 00:21:04,064 Their determination to fight will save Yu Ha. 247 00:21:05,823 --> 00:21:06,903 So for now, 248 00:21:08,343 --> 00:21:10,103 Yu Ha should remain Lee Seol. 249 00:21:17,663 --> 00:21:19,744 Because of them, our customers will not want to drink. 250 00:21:19,903 --> 00:21:21,823 Why are they all here? 251 00:21:21,823 --> 00:21:23,464 They are soldiers from the Capital District Office, right? 252 00:21:24,903 --> 00:21:27,464 Why is Madame not here today? 253 00:21:27,863 --> 00:21:29,944 I wonder if something happened. 254 00:21:30,143 --> 00:21:33,304 I saw them going through Madame's room earlier. 255 00:21:36,383 --> 00:21:40,024 Did Master Jang not say anything to you? 256 00:21:44,583 --> 00:21:45,784 Ban Ya. 257 00:21:46,744 --> 00:21:48,224 Someone is here to see you. 258 00:21:48,984 --> 00:21:50,464 Come out for a moment. 259 00:21:51,343 --> 00:21:52,343 Me? 260 00:21:54,823 --> 00:21:55,863 Who could it be? 261 00:21:56,343 --> 00:21:57,504 (Buyounggak) 262 00:22:07,903 --> 00:22:10,143 - What? - Just follow me. 263 00:22:19,863 --> 00:22:21,143 You are alive. 264 00:22:22,504 --> 00:22:23,623 I was so worried when I saw... 265 00:22:23,623 --> 00:22:25,823 that everyone at Garden of Flowers was gone. 266 00:22:25,944 --> 00:22:27,264 You were at Garden of Flowers? 267 00:22:27,744 --> 00:22:30,304 Yes. I went there to check because I was worried. 268 00:22:31,383 --> 00:22:33,903 I heard the deposed heir had been captured. 269 00:22:35,103 --> 00:22:36,183 Does that mean... 270 00:22:36,183 --> 00:22:38,744 Come with me. I will tell you on the way. 271 00:22:39,744 --> 00:22:41,343 On the way? Where? 272 00:22:42,464 --> 00:22:43,583 The truth is... 273 00:22:46,663 --> 00:22:48,264 Madame is... 274 00:23:00,103 --> 00:23:01,304 I am glad you are here. 275 00:23:02,423 --> 00:23:05,784 I was hoping someone from Buyounggak would be here. 276 00:23:07,264 --> 00:23:08,823 I cannot believe this. 277 00:23:09,944 --> 00:23:11,423 Pour her a drink first. 278 00:24:08,823 --> 00:24:09,944 I will... 279 00:24:11,183 --> 00:24:13,464 put my everything on the line to save Yu Ha. 280 00:24:15,304 --> 00:24:16,423 So please... 281 00:24:17,504 --> 00:24:19,024 rest in peace. 282 00:24:32,383 --> 00:24:34,024 A banquet, did you say? 283 00:24:34,744 --> 00:24:38,304 Yes. The civil service examination will take place at the palace. 284 00:24:39,064 --> 00:24:40,504 Those who pass the exam... 285 00:24:40,504 --> 00:24:42,623 will be invited to a grand banquet. 286 00:24:44,103 --> 00:24:47,024 Many of the kisaengs at Buyounggak will be invited too. 287 00:24:48,024 --> 00:24:49,544 They are hosting a banquet? 288 00:24:52,143 --> 00:24:53,663 But it is strange. 289 00:24:54,583 --> 00:24:56,784 I thought the state exams would be postponed. 290 00:24:58,784 --> 00:24:59,823 Perhaps... 291 00:25:01,183 --> 00:25:02,544 that is the day... 292 00:25:04,024 --> 00:25:05,623 Yu Ha would be executed. 293 00:25:31,903 --> 00:25:33,304 What brings you here? 294 00:25:33,423 --> 00:25:34,903 I saw the signal kite. 295 00:25:34,903 --> 00:25:36,224 The signal kite? 296 00:25:38,143 --> 00:25:40,464 Something happened at the temple? 297 00:26:00,264 --> 00:26:01,304 Venerable Sir. 298 00:26:02,464 --> 00:26:05,343 It was Assistant Magistrate Jang. 299 00:26:08,663 --> 00:26:11,064 The children are gone. 300 00:26:12,464 --> 00:26:15,024 He took them to the Capital District Office. 301 00:26:17,264 --> 00:26:19,663 He said if you did not show up, 302 00:26:22,183 --> 00:26:24,103 the children would be... 303 00:26:39,784 --> 00:26:41,304 Please take him inside. 304 00:26:41,343 --> 00:26:43,143 Will you go to the Capital District Office? 305 00:26:43,304 --> 00:26:45,464 I cannot let that scoundrel kill the children. 306 00:26:49,183 --> 00:26:51,504 You must not forget your duty as the watchman. 307 00:26:51,504 --> 00:26:52,544 Master! 308 00:26:52,544 --> 00:26:54,423 If the watchman risks his life in this manner, 309 00:26:55,024 --> 00:26:56,663 who will protect our king? 310 00:27:01,464 --> 00:27:03,143 They are young children. 311 00:27:05,984 --> 00:27:07,623 They did nothing wrong. 312 00:27:22,183 --> 00:27:24,064 (Capital District Office) 313 00:27:30,944 --> 00:27:32,064 Who is it? 314 00:27:38,304 --> 00:27:39,984 You did not see his face? 315 00:27:40,024 --> 00:27:42,024 No, he was already gone. 316 00:27:49,903 --> 00:27:51,744 I will go to the Capital District Office. 317 00:27:52,504 --> 00:27:54,704 Just give me three days. 318 00:28:00,143 --> 00:28:02,143 Pack light. 319 00:28:02,383 --> 00:28:04,863 We will find most things we need at my brother's house. 320 00:28:05,544 --> 00:28:06,583 Gosh. 321 00:28:07,064 --> 00:28:09,903 We should not show up empty-handed and inconvenience him. 322 00:28:13,944 --> 00:28:15,504 As for the upcoming state exam... 323 00:28:16,464 --> 00:28:18,304 You will not be able to take it, right? 324 00:28:21,224 --> 00:28:23,103 The family's safety is my top priority now. 325 00:28:23,103 --> 00:28:27,064 I was very surprised when you passed the exam. 326 00:28:27,984 --> 00:28:32,143 I suppose you are not destined to pass the state exam. 327 00:28:32,264 --> 00:28:34,944 You never sugarcoat anything, Ms. Naju. 328 00:28:35,064 --> 00:28:37,024 - You are very honest. - Oh, dear. 329 00:28:38,623 --> 00:28:40,744 My ladies. You are ready, right? 330 00:29:07,504 --> 00:29:08,744 Wait for me. 331 00:29:09,623 --> 00:29:11,744 - When I finish my job... - I know. 332 00:29:13,143 --> 00:29:14,544 You will not be too long. 333 00:29:17,944 --> 00:29:20,823 And about Si Yeol... 334 00:29:20,903 --> 00:29:23,103 Oh, about that... 335 00:29:24,944 --> 00:29:27,064 He and my sister should talk it out amongst themselves. 336 00:29:28,183 --> 00:29:29,383 I should not step in. 337 00:29:29,383 --> 00:29:31,264 I am not saying you should. 338 00:29:32,304 --> 00:29:33,863 Your sister must be heartbroken too. 339 00:29:34,423 --> 00:29:35,744 Do your best to comfort her. 340 00:29:37,583 --> 00:29:39,744 I bet she resents him and is feeling deeply betrayed. 341 00:29:42,183 --> 00:29:43,383 Although... 342 00:29:44,224 --> 00:29:45,903 Si Yeol must be devastated too. 343 00:29:47,064 --> 00:29:49,103 Do not resent Si Yeol too much. 344 00:29:51,544 --> 00:29:52,823 At least you should not resent him. 345 00:29:54,784 --> 00:29:56,863 It all started with me. 346 00:30:00,224 --> 00:30:02,224 It is my fault that Si Yeol is in such a rut... 347 00:30:04,504 --> 00:30:06,583 and that Yu Ha got caught. It is all my fault. 348 00:30:06,744 --> 00:30:07,744 No. 349 00:30:08,823 --> 00:30:09,984 It all happened... 350 00:30:10,984 --> 00:30:13,183 because of the tyrant king who stole the throne. 351 00:30:17,343 --> 00:30:18,343 Do not... 352 00:30:19,623 --> 00:30:21,064 ever forget that, San. 353 00:30:59,504 --> 00:31:01,064 Do not look back. 354 00:31:01,464 --> 00:31:02,583 Let us get going. 355 00:31:13,464 --> 00:31:14,464 I am sorry, Ms. Naju. 356 00:31:16,024 --> 00:31:17,264 I truly... 357 00:31:18,024 --> 00:31:19,143 cannot leave like this. 358 00:31:21,224 --> 00:31:22,544 Do not say that. 359 00:31:23,143 --> 00:31:24,944 I cannot let you throw yourself into such danger too. 360 00:31:25,944 --> 00:31:27,224 Over my dead body! 361 00:31:27,663 --> 00:31:29,423 Knowing they are in such a precarious situation, 362 00:31:29,823 --> 00:31:30,903 I must do something. 363 00:31:31,623 --> 00:31:32,863 Lady Dan O, please. 364 00:31:33,823 --> 00:31:34,823 Go. 365 00:31:36,304 --> 00:31:38,464 I will take good care of Ms. Naju and Hong Ju. 366 00:31:38,464 --> 00:31:40,903 Do not do this! 367 00:31:40,903 --> 00:31:42,863 You need to help me dissuade her. 368 00:31:43,504 --> 00:31:45,024 It is not like she will listen to us. 369 00:31:46,984 --> 00:31:49,304 She has already made up her mind. 370 00:31:53,583 --> 00:31:55,944 Must you go? 371 00:31:57,464 --> 00:31:58,464 Yes. 372 00:32:02,744 --> 00:32:03,744 I am sorry, Hong Ju. 373 00:32:49,788 --> 00:32:51,187 So you are alive. 374 00:32:51,903 --> 00:32:54,703 I thought you dropped dead somewhere. 375 00:32:55,463 --> 00:32:56,943 Thankfully, I am not dead. 376 00:33:02,943 --> 00:33:04,183 I was right. 377 00:33:05,104 --> 00:33:06,784 The banquet is where... 378 00:33:07,943 --> 00:33:08,943 the execution will take place. 379 00:33:09,104 --> 00:33:11,544 He wishes to execute the deposed heir in front of everyone... 380 00:33:12,104 --> 00:33:13,624 as a deterrent measure. 381 00:33:19,263 --> 00:33:20,263 I will... 382 00:33:21,104 --> 00:33:22,864 save His Highness no matter what. 383 00:33:26,104 --> 00:33:28,344 When I first set my mind to do this, 384 00:33:29,624 --> 00:33:31,423 the first person that came to my mind... 385 00:33:32,473 --> 00:33:33,473 was you. 386 00:33:34,473 --> 00:33:35,473 Me? 387 00:33:35,504 --> 00:33:37,104 The King has crossed the line. 388 00:33:39,303 --> 00:33:42,343 After killing the deposed heir, he will go on to hurt countless people. 389 00:33:43,913 --> 00:33:45,263 If you are hesitant, 390 00:33:45,913 --> 00:33:47,303 you may leave. 391 00:33:48,104 --> 00:33:49,383 I will not blame you. 392 00:33:50,343 --> 00:33:51,584 Do you trust me that much? 393 00:33:52,863 --> 00:33:53,863 What if... 394 00:33:54,343 --> 00:33:56,223 I report you to the Palace Guards? 395 00:34:00,624 --> 00:34:03,064 Trying to gain something without giving up something in return... 396 00:34:03,663 --> 00:34:04,663 is just greed. 397 00:34:07,144 --> 00:34:10,104 Perhaps, we were already on the same path. 398 00:34:12,303 --> 00:34:13,303 To tell you the truth, 399 00:34:14,183 --> 00:34:15,703 I thought the tyrant got what he deserved... 400 00:34:16,383 --> 00:34:18,823 when you shot him with an arrow. 401 00:34:32,823 --> 00:34:33,823 On the day of the banquet, 402 00:34:34,953 --> 00:34:36,863 we will go to the palace. 403 00:34:39,584 --> 00:34:42,544 We must stop the banquet to save His Highness. 404 00:34:42,913 --> 00:34:45,223 However, the King will not cancel the banquet... 405 00:34:45,783 --> 00:34:47,624 just because he hears of some traitors. 406 00:34:47,624 --> 00:34:48,624 Gosh. 407 00:34:49,303 --> 00:34:52,783 Can we truly pull this off? It is just the five of us. 408 00:34:53,223 --> 00:34:54,783 If everything goes according to the plan, 409 00:34:55,953 --> 00:34:57,984 it will stir up the King too. 410 00:35:00,504 --> 00:35:03,024 During all those years when the deposed heir was on the loose, 411 00:35:03,913 --> 00:35:06,343 the King was haunted by the fear... 412 00:35:07,473 --> 00:35:10,104 of losing the throne. 413 00:35:11,663 --> 00:35:12,663 Listen. 414 00:35:13,064 --> 00:35:16,863 Even if we manage to enter the palace and deceive the King, 415 00:35:16,863 --> 00:35:19,144 he will quickly realize he has been deceived. 416 00:35:19,144 --> 00:35:21,183 We just need to hold out until sunset. 417 00:35:21,953 --> 00:35:23,504 Then the head of the Military Training Command... 418 00:35:24,473 --> 00:35:25,953 will arrive with his soldiers. 419 00:35:28,783 --> 00:35:29,783 But... 420 00:35:30,473 --> 00:35:32,783 did you not say someone on the inside would let them in? 421 00:35:32,783 --> 00:35:36,433 We will go to the Queen Dowager and get her appointment notice. 422 00:35:37,024 --> 00:35:38,024 With that, 423 00:35:38,584 --> 00:35:41,504 we can make the guards at the gates surrender. 424 00:35:41,504 --> 00:35:44,703 Gosh. We cannot enter the Queen Dowager's residence. 425 00:35:45,544 --> 00:35:46,544 Well... 426 00:35:46,783 --> 00:35:49,383 I suppose we could ask the court maids to deliver our letter to her. 427 00:35:53,953 --> 00:35:56,823 You have been quiet, immersed in thought. 428 00:35:59,783 --> 00:36:01,383 I think someone is outside. 429 00:36:20,223 --> 00:36:21,263 What are you doing here? 430 00:36:22,473 --> 00:36:23,624 I told you to leave. 431 00:36:34,743 --> 00:36:36,703 I just could not take my feet off the ground, 432 00:36:38,343 --> 00:36:40,024 so I could not force myself to leave. 433 00:36:40,024 --> 00:36:41,024 Dan O. 434 00:36:46,223 --> 00:36:48,504 How about I go there and pick up the notice? 435 00:36:48,504 --> 00:36:49,913 Nonsense. 436 00:36:50,473 --> 00:36:52,104 Let me escort you. Get ready to leave. 437 00:36:52,473 --> 00:36:53,863 Why is it nonsense? 438 00:36:54,343 --> 00:36:57,703 I am the only one here who can actually look like a court maid. 439 00:37:00,433 --> 00:37:04,104 Well, she should be able to enter the Queen Dowager's residence. 440 00:37:04,984 --> 00:37:06,383 Let us entrust Dan O with the job. 441 00:37:07,104 --> 00:37:08,303 We do not have much time. 442 00:37:08,473 --> 00:37:09,663 You know... 443 00:37:10,303 --> 00:37:11,953 that Dan O has been inside the palace. 444 00:37:12,863 --> 00:37:14,223 What if someone recognizes her? 445 00:37:14,433 --> 00:37:17,544 All will be fine if I manage not to run into the King. 446 00:37:39,303 --> 00:37:40,783 You see, on the day of the banquet... 447 00:37:42,624 --> 00:37:44,064 As soon as the job is done, 448 00:37:46,303 --> 00:37:47,743 I plan to leave right away. 449 00:37:51,663 --> 00:37:52,703 You will leave? 450 00:37:57,343 --> 00:37:58,703 Even if I leave without saying goodbye, 451 00:38:00,504 --> 00:38:01,953 please understand. 452 00:38:20,663 --> 00:38:21,663 Gyeom. 453 00:38:23,383 --> 00:38:24,383 My son. 454 00:38:26,263 --> 00:38:27,263 Find... 455 00:38:28,783 --> 00:38:30,303 happiness. 456 00:38:34,383 --> 00:38:35,504 I am sorry, 457 00:38:36,584 --> 00:38:37,584 Mother. 458 00:38:50,624 --> 00:38:52,544 The banquet is just around the corner. 459 00:38:55,624 --> 00:38:58,703 There is no way for us to find out what is going on. 460 00:39:00,104 --> 00:39:01,303 Even if things go wrong, 461 00:39:02,024 --> 00:39:03,783 I will die as Lee Seol. 462 00:39:06,223 --> 00:39:08,473 It is the price I have to pay for living as Lee Seol. 463 00:39:09,584 --> 00:39:10,584 Your Highness. 464 00:39:13,433 --> 00:39:15,783 You must stay strong. 465 00:39:18,743 --> 00:39:21,343 I may die, but my brother lives. 466 00:39:23,544 --> 00:39:25,913 And he will bring down His Majesty. 467 00:40:16,144 --> 00:40:18,473 What are you hoping to achieve at the palace? 468 00:40:19,504 --> 00:40:22,473 I am not complaining since it gained me an ornament, but still. 469 00:40:22,544 --> 00:40:24,473 A banquet will take place. 470 00:40:25,024 --> 00:40:27,104 Imagine how splendid and beautiful it will be. 471 00:40:29,064 --> 00:40:32,064 I take it you are adamant about attending it. 472 00:40:36,473 --> 00:40:37,584 Your Majesty! 473 00:40:46,504 --> 00:40:47,984 The honours banquet will soon take place, 474 00:40:47,984 --> 00:40:49,473 and I would love for you... 475 00:40:50,024 --> 00:40:51,663 to grace us with your presence. 476 00:40:53,343 --> 00:40:55,504 It will truly be grand. 477 00:40:55,703 --> 00:40:58,473 No... Not Seol... 478 00:40:58,473 --> 00:41:01,863 You should witness the body of your beloved grandson... 479 00:41:02,223 --> 00:41:04,024 be vainly torn to pieces. 480 00:41:07,024 --> 00:41:09,913 What will you do to him? 481 00:41:09,913 --> 00:41:12,544 Attend the banquet, and see for yourself. 482 00:41:59,263 --> 00:42:02,584 I have already sent word, so head to Queen Dowager right away. 483 00:42:02,863 --> 00:42:06,104 Of course. You have said it many times. 484 00:42:06,504 --> 00:42:07,703 Please do not fret. 485 00:42:10,183 --> 00:42:11,783 I share your sentiment. 486 00:42:13,383 --> 00:42:14,984 If I lose you, 487 00:42:15,984 --> 00:42:18,024 I will not be able to take another step forward. 488 00:42:21,183 --> 00:42:22,263 So from this moment on, 489 00:42:23,473 --> 00:42:25,303 you will put yourself first. 490 00:42:39,433 --> 00:42:42,064 That Gu Nam or whoever he is should be here by now. 491 00:42:42,504 --> 00:42:44,743 Maybe we should wait some more. 492 00:42:44,823 --> 00:42:46,383 The banquet will begin soon. 493 00:42:46,504 --> 00:42:48,544 Falling behind on schedule could endanger Yu Ha. 494 00:42:50,663 --> 00:42:51,703 Enter. 495 00:42:54,663 --> 00:42:55,703 Goodness. 496 00:42:56,663 --> 00:42:58,823 We are the troupe from Namsan Village... 497 00:42:59,104 --> 00:43:01,544 and are here per His Majesty's order. 498 00:43:05,303 --> 00:43:07,863 Hold on. You look oddly familiar. 499 00:43:11,504 --> 00:43:14,703 I highly doubt we crossed paths when I am of lowly origin. 500 00:43:14,984 --> 00:43:16,064 No. 501 00:43:16,823 --> 00:43:18,823 I definitely recognize you. 502 00:43:32,703 --> 00:43:34,223 Allow them to enter. 503 00:43:37,064 --> 00:43:38,783 What brings a palace guard out here? 504 00:43:40,303 --> 00:43:42,223 If they are the reason the banquet is delayed, 505 00:43:42,584 --> 00:43:44,783 His Majesty will breathe fire. 506 00:43:47,703 --> 00:43:49,464 Enter, then. 507 00:43:49,863 --> 00:43:50,863 Sure. 508 00:43:52,743 --> 00:43:53,783 Go on. 509 00:43:57,984 --> 00:44:00,663 (Capital District Office) 510 00:44:03,464 --> 00:44:05,383 Do not let your guard down, not even for a second. 511 00:44:05,584 --> 00:44:06,703 - Yes, Master Jang! - Yes, Master Jang! 512 00:44:14,663 --> 00:44:15,823 What does this concern? 513 00:44:18,904 --> 00:44:20,144 The deposed heir... 514 00:44:21,464 --> 00:44:23,863 will be executed during the honours banquet? 515 00:44:24,024 --> 00:44:25,663 Yes, Master Jang. 516 00:44:27,223 --> 00:44:28,303 Come and rescue me. 517 00:44:29,104 --> 00:44:30,303 I will be waiting. 518 00:44:32,504 --> 00:44:33,624 How is that? 519 00:44:37,783 --> 00:44:39,104 That was it. 520 00:44:40,303 --> 00:44:42,183 That was why you asked for three days. 521 00:45:18,343 --> 00:45:19,464 Let us move out. 522 00:45:41,504 --> 00:45:43,104 It is the sword you had me keep safe. 523 00:46:06,343 --> 00:46:09,024 Are you Innkeeper Yoon from Garden of Flowers? 524 00:46:09,024 --> 00:46:11,863 Yes, are you one of Queen Dowager's court ladies? 525 00:46:13,064 --> 00:46:14,263 This way, please. 526 00:46:46,064 --> 00:46:47,663 Stay hidden in here... 527 00:46:48,223 --> 00:46:50,504 and leave as the banquet comes to an end. 528 00:46:50,984 --> 00:46:52,223 Yes, Your Highness. 529 00:46:52,624 --> 00:46:55,743 There is one more thing Seol requested. 530 00:47:05,944 --> 00:47:08,343 He said you were to protect yourself. 531 00:47:09,263 --> 00:47:12,024 Are you skilled in archery? 532 00:47:12,383 --> 00:47:15,104 Yes, His Highness taught me himself. 533 00:47:16,024 --> 00:47:18,904 - Your Highness, you cannot. - Your Highness, you cannot do this. 534 00:47:20,743 --> 00:47:24,223 Royal Consort Park, you cannot barge in like this. 535 00:47:26,303 --> 00:47:27,544 What is the meaning of this? 536 00:47:29,544 --> 00:47:33,263 His Majesty asked that I escort you myself. 537 00:47:34,303 --> 00:47:35,383 Shall we? 538 00:47:48,104 --> 00:47:50,424 Goodness, I am experiencing vertigo. 539 00:47:51,144 --> 00:47:53,144 Help me walk, will you? 540 00:48:44,823 --> 00:48:47,863 Are you that entertained by their dancing? 541 00:48:48,663 --> 00:48:50,263 Does it not lift your spirits? 542 00:48:52,144 --> 00:48:54,064 But the grand finale... 543 00:48:54,064 --> 00:48:58,024 will be crimson in colour and even more splendid. 544 00:49:07,544 --> 00:49:08,624 That is right. 545 00:49:13,904 --> 00:49:15,823 Assistant Magistrate Jang has requested an audience. 546 00:49:15,823 --> 00:49:16,944 Master Jang? 547 00:49:17,144 --> 00:49:18,944 Yes, he says that time is of the essence. 548 00:49:22,544 --> 00:49:23,944 Please inform His Majesty... 549 00:49:24,584 --> 00:49:27,383 that those loyal to the deposed heir might have infiltrated the palace. 550 00:49:28,383 --> 00:49:29,624 How sure are you? 551 00:49:32,663 --> 00:49:34,464 My lord, we are having trouble... 552 00:49:34,464 --> 00:49:36,504 locating a few of the palace guards that are on patrol. 553 00:49:37,624 --> 00:49:39,183 This could be their doing. 554 00:49:40,703 --> 00:49:43,303 Locate them while I inform His Majesty. 555 00:49:43,783 --> 00:49:44,944 My men will be at your disposal. 556 00:49:45,584 --> 00:49:46,584 Of course, my lord. 557 00:50:37,504 --> 00:50:38,504 Your Majesty. 558 00:50:39,104 --> 00:50:41,584 Lee Seol's men have infiltrated the palace. 559 00:50:41,584 --> 00:50:43,383 I am sure they can be captured. 560 00:50:44,823 --> 00:50:47,823 In fact, they could join him out there. 561 00:50:49,024 --> 00:50:50,183 Maybe you should end the banquet... 562 00:50:50,703 --> 00:50:51,984 while we handle the situation. 563 00:50:51,984 --> 00:50:53,383 That is all you will say. 564 00:50:55,504 --> 00:50:57,183 I am just about to have some fun. 565 00:51:04,303 --> 00:51:06,104 How can it not bring joy to the royal family... 566 00:51:06,104 --> 00:51:07,863 when the traitor who has been eluding authorities for decades... 567 00:51:08,624 --> 00:51:10,343 has been caught? 568 00:51:10,783 --> 00:51:14,104 It is why I will execute deposed heir Lee Seol... 569 00:51:15,544 --> 00:51:17,904 as the banquet's grand finale. 570 00:51:19,104 --> 00:51:20,104 Execute him! 571 00:51:20,343 --> 00:51:21,343 - Yes, Your Majesty. - Yes, Your Majesty. 572 00:51:42,104 --> 00:51:43,104 This cannot be. 573 00:51:44,624 --> 00:51:46,743 Has he ordered a dismemberment within palace walls? 574 00:51:46,743 --> 00:51:48,383 What madness is this? 575 00:51:48,703 --> 00:51:49,703 He is the Crown Prince's son. 576 00:51:49,703 --> 00:51:51,263 (Geoyeolhyeong: A punishment where one's limbs were torn off) 577 00:51:51,263 --> 00:51:52,343 You wait and see. 578 00:51:54,343 --> 00:51:56,863 My fresh blood will remain... 579 00:51:58,104 --> 00:51:59,663 and continue to smother you. 580 00:52:02,223 --> 00:52:04,464 The officials and people of this nation... 581 00:52:05,663 --> 00:52:08,223 are strong enough to stand up to fear. 582 00:52:11,464 --> 00:52:12,743 What are you waiting for? 583 00:52:13,823 --> 00:52:16,064 Tear off his limbs this instant! 584 00:52:16,064 --> 00:52:17,064 - Yes, Your Majesty. - Yes, Your Majesty. 585 00:52:52,134 --> 00:52:53,134 The watchman. 586 00:52:55,174 --> 00:52:57,015 So here is where we meet. 587 00:52:57,214 --> 00:52:58,214 Keep moving. 588 00:52:59,975 --> 00:53:00,975 Leave them to me. 589 00:53:01,654 --> 00:53:02,654 Are you sure? 590 00:53:05,015 --> 00:53:06,015 There is no time. 591 00:53:08,174 --> 00:53:09,174 Now, go. 592 00:53:59,334 --> 00:54:00,334 The children. 593 00:54:01,694 --> 00:54:02,814 Are they alive? 594 00:54:05,654 --> 00:54:06,734 Who knew... 595 00:54:07,575 --> 00:54:09,174 you had compassion? 596 00:54:13,334 --> 00:54:15,214 I will take your life at all costs... 597 00:54:16,254 --> 00:54:18,134 and appease the soul of my late son. 598 00:56:35,055 --> 00:56:36,055 This... 599 00:56:39,375 --> 00:56:41,375 This is what you will remember. 600 00:56:47,174 --> 00:56:49,055 This side of you... 601 00:56:51,654 --> 00:56:52,654 is who you... 602 00:56:53,694 --> 00:56:55,654 truly are. 603 00:57:05,214 --> 00:57:06,375 Watchman, 604 00:57:09,734 --> 00:57:11,174 you are nothing... 605 00:57:13,214 --> 00:57:15,814 but a bloodthirsty ghoul... 606 00:57:18,055 --> 00:57:20,055 who will always be hungry for the next kill. 607 00:57:23,654 --> 00:57:24,855 You disgust me. 608 00:57:27,095 --> 00:57:28,694 How many lives did you take... 609 00:57:30,975 --> 00:57:33,375 with the hands that once held mine? 610 00:57:45,375 --> 00:57:46,375 I knew... 611 00:57:48,334 --> 00:57:50,654 I would die at your hands, 612 00:57:53,334 --> 00:57:55,455 but I still had to find you. 613 00:58:01,214 --> 00:58:02,935 That was... 614 00:58:04,734 --> 00:58:06,734 the commitment of a father... 615 00:58:10,774 --> 00:58:12,055 who had lost his son. 616 00:58:40,654 --> 00:58:43,495 (The Secret Romantic Guesthouse) 617 00:59:01,214 --> 00:59:03,895 Even if I do leave, I will only do so after he is dead. 618 00:59:03,895 --> 00:59:04,895 Answer me this instant! 619 00:59:04,895 --> 00:59:06,375 What are you plotting? 620 00:59:06,375 --> 00:59:07,895 I am here to take my rightful place. 621 00:59:07,895 --> 00:59:10,015 I am Lee Seol. 622 00:59:10,015 --> 00:59:11,855 Find Lee Seol and tell him this. 623 00:59:11,855 --> 00:59:15,654 That I will wait for him at his execution site. 624 00:59:15,654 --> 00:59:19,614 For as long as I live, I will resent and loathe you. 625 00:59:19,614 --> 00:59:21,935 A new king has been crowned, so accept his order. 626 00:59:21,935 --> 00:59:24,334 Surrender willingly, and you will keep your life. 627 00:59:24,334 --> 00:59:26,254 This nation is mine. 628 00:59:26,254 --> 00:59:29,495 It is my Joseon that I secured with my bloodied hands!