3 00:00:21,137 --> 00:00:25,837 [Cha Joo Young / Lee Hyun Wook] 4 00:00:36,142 --> 00:00:38,892 [The Queen Who Crowns] 5 00:00:38,917 --> 00:00:41,097 [This drama is a fictional story based on historical figures and events and may differ from actual historical records.] 6 00:00:41,097 --> 00:00:42,627 [Filming of animals or child actors followed production guidelines.] 7 00:00:44,486 --> 00:00:46,492 Do you... 8 00:00:46,517 --> 00:00:48,519 perhaps even subconsciously, 9 00:00:51,943 --> 00:00:57,733 consider this nation, Joseon, to belong to the Min family? 10 00:00:57,733 --> 00:00:59,653 How could you say such a thing? 11 00:00:59,653 --> 00:01:02,263 You enthroned the current King. 12 00:01:02,263 --> 00:01:04,583 Will you not... 13 00:01:04,583 --> 00:01:08,423 see more bloodshed in the future? 14 00:01:08,423 --> 00:01:10,333 How could you say such terrible things? 15 00:01:10,333 --> 00:01:12,793 I am referring to Sangwang. 16 00:01:12,793 --> 00:01:14,103 Father. 17 00:01:14,103 --> 00:01:15,713 Father. 18 00:01:22,423 --> 00:01:24,753 I called for him. 19 00:01:26,553 --> 00:01:28,813 I hear the envoy from Ming 20 00:01:28,813 --> 00:01:31,813 is a close friend of yours, so please help us. 21 00:01:31,813 --> 00:01:37,133 Please buy us time so we do not give him a clear answer regarding the tribute. 22 00:01:38,703 --> 00:01:41,503 I see you still want to act like the King. 23 00:01:41,503 --> 00:01:43,673 I am not acting like the King. I am the King. 24 00:01:43,673 --> 00:01:46,273 For whose benefit are you ruling as the King? 25 00:01:49,493 --> 00:01:53,833 Do you even know why I tried to become the King? 26 00:01:54,553 --> 00:01:59,693 It is because I saw the people throughout all my battles. 27 00:01:59,693 --> 00:02:04,913 I saw the people lose everything and die of starvation. 28 00:02:04,913 --> 00:02:09,093 I wanted to create a new world for those people. 29 00:02:09,993 --> 00:02:14,923 However, you are not a king for the people. 30 00:02:14,923 --> 00:02:16,663 How could you say that? 31 00:02:16,663 --> 00:02:19,143 You were merely chosen 32 00:02:19,143 --> 00:02:23,073 to serve a generational family of ministers. 33 00:02:23,073 --> 00:02:24,763 Father. 34 00:02:24,763 --> 00:02:26,343 That is why 35 00:02:27,273 --> 00:02:29,873 I tried to kill you with my own hands. 36 00:02:30,593 --> 00:02:34,503 I tried to kill you, my own flesh and blood, 37 00:02:35,513 --> 00:02:38,063 and make this nation the way 38 00:02:38,853 --> 00:02:41,543 I had originally dreamed. 39 00:02:43,433 --> 00:02:44,993 Then... 40 00:02:46,293 --> 00:02:48,173 what do you want me to do? 41 00:02:48,173 --> 00:02:49,313 Die. 42 00:02:49,313 --> 00:02:51,753 - Father! - If you cannot do that, 43 00:02:52,463 --> 00:02:57,053 cut off those who only superficially changed loyalties to Joseon. 44 00:02:58,033 --> 00:03:02,983 Only then will I consider you King. 45 00:03:12,583 --> 00:03:16,393 The Queen asked me to meet the envoy from Ming. 46 00:03:16,393 --> 00:03:19,943 Since she says it would benefit the people of Joseon, 47 00:03:19,943 --> 00:03:22,263 I will do so. 48 00:03:53,803 --> 00:03:56,503 Father is wrong. 49 00:03:57,743 --> 00:03:59,573 You worked hard today. 50 00:04:00,293 --> 00:04:01,833 Let us go back and rest now. 51 00:04:01,833 --> 00:04:05,373 - Your Majesty. - You should just rest for today. 52 00:04:27,363 --> 00:04:29,133 Your Majesty. 53 00:04:29,133 --> 00:04:32,743 Tonight is the day for royal consummation. 54 00:04:34,623 --> 00:04:36,453 Why tonight of all nights? 55 00:04:38,233 --> 00:04:41,673 I feel tonight will be difficult. 56 00:04:43,463 --> 00:04:45,343 Your Majesty. 57 00:04:51,923 --> 00:04:53,873 Ask the King. 58 00:04:54,683 --> 00:04:56,053 Yes. 59 00:05:05,463 --> 00:05:06,753 Tell me. 60 00:05:07,373 --> 00:05:10,613 Tonight is your royal consummation date. 61 00:05:10,613 --> 00:05:12,833 What should I do? 62 00:05:15,453 --> 00:05:17,173 Did the Queen say anything? 63 00:05:17,173 --> 00:05:18,813 No. 64 00:05:20,493 --> 00:05:23,053 I will go to the Queen's palace as scheduled. 65 00:05:23,053 --> 00:05:26,393 Yes. I will prepare everything flawlessly. 66 00:05:33,783 --> 00:05:36,213 Yes! Yes, yes! [Episode 4] 67 00:05:36,213 --> 00:05:37,633 Catch it. Catch it! 68 00:05:37,633 --> 00:05:39,033 Get it. You caught it! 69 00:05:39,033 --> 00:05:40,483 Nice! Come here. 70 00:05:40,483 --> 00:05:43,253 Aigoo, that one is quite plump. 71 00:05:43,253 --> 00:05:45,013 Bring that one, too. 72 00:05:45,773 --> 00:05:46,933 Well... 73 00:05:47,533 --> 00:05:49,283 The middle one, that one! 74 00:06:07,293 --> 00:06:10,583 Do your best with all of your heart. 75 00:06:10,583 --> 00:06:12,813 Yes, Court Lady. 76 00:06:17,113 --> 00:06:19,013 I pray, I pray. 77 00:06:19,013 --> 00:06:21,243 To the gods of heaven and earth. 78 00:06:21,993 --> 00:06:23,963 I pray, I pray. 79 00:06:23,963 --> 00:06:26,663 To the gods of heaven and earth, I pray. 80 00:06:35,423 --> 00:06:37,253 Stop. 81 00:06:39,533 --> 00:06:41,643 Change it for another one immediately. 82 00:06:41,643 --> 00:06:43,543 Yes, Court Lady. 83 00:06:55,739 --> 00:06:57,699 The Hour of the Rat, when the door of heaven opens, 84 00:06:57,699 --> 00:06:59,833 the Hour of the Ox when the door of earth opens, 85 00:06:59,927 --> 00:07:02,395 and the Hour of the Tiger when all of creation moves. 86 00:07:02,437 --> 00:07:05,327 These are the hours with the strongest yang energy. 87 00:07:05,327 --> 00:07:08,879 At each hour, the court lady on duty will give the signal. 88 00:07:08,904 --> 00:07:12,914 At her signal, you should perform the royal consummation. 89 00:07:47,958 --> 00:07:51,327 During the royal consummation, you must not touch His Majesty's body, 90 00:07:51,327 --> 00:07:53,937 and you must not make any noise. 91 00:07:53,937 --> 00:07:56,447 You must remember the intercourse between the King and Queen 92 00:07:56,447 --> 00:07:59,167 is solely for the purpose of bearing children... 93 00:08:01,587 --> 00:08:03,837 Your Majesty. 94 00:08:03,837 --> 00:08:08,297 Please have a wonderful night. 95 00:08:36,570 --> 00:08:40,050 Then, have a good night. 96 00:09:04,964 --> 00:09:08,564 During the royal consummation, you must not touch His Majesty's body, 97 00:09:08,564 --> 00:09:11,364 and you must not make any noise. 98 00:09:24,851 --> 00:09:30,037 Your Majesty, please start the royal consummation again. 99 00:09:39,508 --> 00:09:41,818 Take the rooster away! 100 00:09:41,818 --> 00:09:44,258 However, the customs of the palace- 101 00:09:44,258 --> 00:09:47,228 If the customs of the palace say so, then let it be. 102 00:09:47,228 --> 00:09:49,038 Your Majesty. 103 00:09:52,339 --> 00:09:54,049 Court Lady on duty, are you outside? 104 00:09:54,049 --> 00:09:55,005 Yes. 105 00:09:55,030 --> 00:09:56,710 Enter. 106 00:09:58,935 --> 00:10:00,705 Your Majesty! 107 00:10:05,445 --> 00:10:07,695 It has not been long since I became King, 108 00:10:07,695 --> 00:10:10,875 so we both lack experience in royal consummation. 109 00:10:10,875 --> 00:10:15,265 Could you watch and help us from the sidelines? 110 00:10:15,265 --> 00:10:17,025 Yes. 111 00:10:23,216 --> 00:10:30,271 Then, Your Majesties, please start the royal consummation according to my instructions. 112 00:10:30,296 --> 00:10:36,416 First, Your Majesties, please lie down side by side. 113 00:10:40,407 --> 00:10:43,507 Court Lady, leave. 114 00:10:44,666 --> 00:10:45,856 Your Majesty. 115 00:10:45,856 --> 00:10:48,736 What must we do next? 116 00:10:48,736 --> 00:10:51,926 - Your Majesty! - I asked what must be done next. 117 00:10:51,926 --> 00:10:53,636 Why are you doing this! 118 00:10:53,636 --> 00:10:56,356 You just have to follow! 119 00:10:58,586 --> 00:11:02,576 What are you trying to teach me? 120 00:11:02,576 --> 00:11:04,766 Is it a submission? 121 00:11:06,576 --> 00:11:08,826 I refuse. 122 00:11:20,848 --> 00:11:25,348 Your Majesty, please kill me. 123 00:11:32,098 --> 00:11:35,868 Oh, no. Court Lady, what should we do? 124 00:11:35,868 --> 00:11:38,228 Court Lady, what do we do about this disgraceful event? 125 00:11:38,239 --> 00:11:39,589 What about Her Majesty? 126 00:11:39,589 --> 00:11:41,329 I brought her to her chambers for now. 127 00:11:41,329 --> 00:11:43,179 Make sure to keep everyone's mouths shut! 128 00:11:43,179 --> 00:11:45,219 - Yes. - And you, too. 129 00:11:45,219 --> 00:11:48,309 You must never speak of what happened tonight. 130 00:11:48,309 --> 00:11:51,919 If not, we will all not survive. 131 00:11:51,919 --> 00:11:53,399 Yes. 132 00:11:57,829 --> 00:12:01,459 Your Majesty, it is me, Court Lady Jeong. 133 00:12:01,459 --> 00:12:04,449 - I will enter. - Court Lady, you must not... 134 00:12:09,029 --> 00:12:12,219 Tonight was not a good day for royal consummation. 135 00:12:12,219 --> 00:12:13,979 Today was a humid day 136 00:12:13,979 --> 00:12:17,229 when Your Majesty would be more sensitive. 137 00:12:17,229 --> 00:12:20,789 I did not discern this fact and pushed for selecting tonight. 138 00:12:20,789 --> 00:12:26,119 Thus, I will conclude this matter by asking for His Majesty to kill me. 139 00:12:26,119 --> 00:12:28,529 This is not for you to take the blame. 140 00:12:28,529 --> 00:12:34,629 In any case, it is true that Your Majesty refused the royal consummation. 141 00:12:34,629 --> 00:12:37,459 Someone must take responsibility for it. 142 00:12:37,459 --> 00:12:39,259 This is a matter between a married couple! 143 00:12:39,259 --> 00:12:41,339 You are the King and Queen. 144 00:12:41,339 --> 00:12:46,119 Thus, you must remember that the consummation between the two of you 145 00:12:47,679 --> 00:12:49,949 can never belong to you as an individual. 146 00:12:54,889 --> 00:12:56,389 That is enough. 147 00:12:56,389 --> 00:12:58,609 There is nothing more to say on this. 148 00:12:58,609 --> 00:13:01,099 Tonight did not happen. 149 00:13:02,169 --> 00:13:04,759 - Pardon? - From now on, 150 00:13:04,759 --> 00:13:08,369 I will never seek out the Queen. 151 00:13:08,369 --> 00:13:11,769 So, do not set up a royal consummation date ever again. 152 00:13:11,769 --> 00:13:13,179 Do you understand? 153 00:13:13,179 --> 00:13:14,609 Your Majesty, but... 154 00:13:14,609 --> 00:13:16,879 If you ever set up a royal consummation date, 155 00:13:16,879 --> 00:13:20,339 I will make sure to punish you severely for it. 156 00:13:42,819 --> 00:13:44,649 Cluck, cluck, cluck. 157 00:13:52,149 --> 00:13:54,009 My goodness! 158 00:14:01,139 --> 00:14:03,369 Why did you ask to see me? 159 00:14:03,369 --> 00:14:06,579 I feel like the royal consummation between Their Majesties 160 00:14:06,579 --> 00:14:09,109 ended up as a disaster all because of you. 161 00:14:09,109 --> 00:14:10,459 Disaster? 162 00:14:10,459 --> 00:14:12,229 How could you say such harsh things? 163 00:14:12,229 --> 00:14:15,399 The conflict between His and Her Majesty 164 00:14:15,399 --> 00:14:18,769 started from conflicts in bed. 165 00:14:18,769 --> 00:14:21,149 - What did you say? - Do you not understand? 166 00:14:21,149 --> 00:14:26,889 His Majesty tries to control Her Majesty even in bed! Aigoo... 167 00:14:26,889 --> 00:14:32,409 What woman would ever want to have relations while others are watching? 168 00:14:32,409 --> 00:14:34,169 She is Her Majesty. 169 00:14:34,169 --> 00:14:37,059 Is Her Majesty not a woman? 170 00:14:37,059 --> 00:14:39,119 Just think about the rooster. 171 00:14:39,119 --> 00:14:43,819 I mean, why would you bring a rooster when they are having relations? 172 00:14:43,819 --> 00:14:46,109 Do you really not know why? 173 00:14:46,109 --> 00:14:49,699 If His Majesty has an accident from too much excitement during relations, 174 00:14:49,699 --> 00:14:52,139 we will slit the rooster's neck and feed him the blood. 175 00:14:52,139 --> 00:14:53,669 How does that make any sense? 176 00:14:53,669 --> 00:14:55,509 His Majesty is dying over here 177 00:14:55,509 --> 00:14:59,159 and the palace ladies gather over there to slit a rooster's throat? 178 00:14:59,159 --> 00:15:02,839 - So, what you are saying is- - Honestly, stuff like death during relations, 179 00:15:02,839 --> 00:15:04,559 Court Lady, you know? 180 00:15:04,559 --> 00:15:06,549 when you freely... 181 00:15:07,689 --> 00:15:12,059 do as your body wants to your heart's content 182 00:15:12,059 --> 00:15:14,079 and get excited... 183 00:15:22,079 --> 00:15:24,069 That is when that can happen. 184 00:15:24,069 --> 00:15:27,319 That is why sleeping with concubines is more dangerous for him. 185 00:15:27,319 --> 00:15:29,259 Since there is no boundary. 186 00:15:29,259 --> 00:15:32,039 Listen, shut your mouth! 187 00:15:32,969 --> 00:15:36,199 I am saying this because it is so upsetting. 188 00:15:37,059 --> 00:15:38,759 Goodness. 189 00:15:43,679 --> 00:15:45,409 Cluck, cluck, cluck. 190 00:15:46,709 --> 00:15:48,209 Cluck, cluck. 191 00:16:22,699 --> 00:16:27,139 There is nothing like a sword to cut off my boiling emotions. 192 00:16:27,139 --> 00:16:29,699 You have a goal. 193 00:16:29,699 --> 00:16:35,249 Then, you must also endure emotions that boil up. 194 00:18:00,849 --> 00:18:02,739 Stay back. 195 00:18:17,669 --> 00:18:20,049 A woman with a sword. 196 00:18:20,049 --> 00:18:23,189 A woman of Joseon must not wield a sword. 197 00:18:23,189 --> 00:18:27,829 Thus, such practices of Goryeo women 198 00:18:27,829 --> 00:18:30,259 must come to an end with you. 199 00:18:30,259 --> 00:18:34,689 What does it mean to be a Joseon woman? 200 00:18:34,689 --> 00:18:36,889 Putting on pretty makeup, 201 00:18:36,889 --> 00:18:40,479 following and obeying mindlessly... 202 00:18:40,479 --> 00:18:41,689 Is that it? 203 00:18:41,689 --> 00:18:43,639 I am saying you should be clever. 204 00:18:43,639 --> 00:18:46,579 Have you changed after gaining power? 205 00:18:46,579 --> 00:18:49,529 If you say adapting to the passing of time is changing, 206 00:18:49,529 --> 00:18:52,509 then yes, I have changed. 207 00:18:52,509 --> 00:18:54,679 Do not confuse me with complicated words. 208 00:18:54,679 --> 00:19:00,649 Your Majesty just does not have any mind to share power with anyone. 209 00:19:12,389 --> 00:19:15,659 If that is what you believe, 210 00:19:15,659 --> 00:19:17,509 then yes. 211 00:19:17,509 --> 00:19:19,739 I suppose that is also correct. 212 00:20:05,939 --> 00:20:08,419 Your Majesty, Yeoseonggun is here. 213 00:20:08,419 --> 00:20:10,259 Your Majesty! 214 00:20:11,259 --> 00:20:12,669 About Won Beom... 215 00:20:12,669 --> 00:20:16,759 I heard that ten swift soldiers of Gabyeolcho have secretly entered from Dongbukmyeon. 216 00:20:16,759 --> 00:20:18,409 Won Beom met with them 217 00:20:18,409 --> 00:20:21,709 and when Taesangwang finishes the envoy banquet and returns to the palace, 218 00:20:21,709 --> 00:20:24,479 they will do a surprise attack. 219 00:20:24,479 --> 00:20:28,689 The Queen asked me to meet the envoy from Ming. 220 00:20:28,689 --> 00:20:31,989 Since she says it would benefit the people of Joseon, 221 00:20:31,989 --> 00:20:34,729 I will do so. 222 00:20:34,729 --> 00:20:37,199 They came to take Father with them, I see. 223 00:20:37,199 --> 00:20:40,539 Yes. If Taesangwang returns to Dongbukmyeon, 224 00:20:40,539 --> 00:20:43,559 they will assemble an army there and come down to Gaegyeong. 225 00:20:43,559 --> 00:20:48,059 The Gabyeolcho in the Three Armies will join them when they do. 226 00:20:48,059 --> 00:20:50,749 In the end, it appears they will stage a rebellion. 227 00:20:50,749 --> 00:20:52,529 It is not just any rebellion! 228 00:20:52,529 --> 00:20:54,659 It is a rebellion led by Taesangwang! 229 00:20:54,659 --> 00:20:56,999 If Sangwang joins him as well, 230 00:20:56,999 --> 00:21:00,269 then the whole regime can be overturned! 231 00:21:00,269 --> 00:21:04,009 Did Sangwang also make up his mind thus? 232 00:21:04,009 --> 00:21:08,409 Supposedly, a signed document was delivered to him to persuade him. 233 00:21:08,409 --> 00:21:09,849 A signed document? 234 00:21:09,849 --> 00:21:12,329 A document with the names of those 235 00:21:12,329 --> 00:21:16,629 who would give their lives to restore Sangwang to the throne. 236 00:21:18,729 --> 00:21:20,369 I must tell the King. 237 00:21:20,369 --> 00:21:21,899 You must not. 238 00:21:21,899 --> 00:21:24,009 We found this out through private means. 239 00:21:24,009 --> 00:21:25,969 We broke the royal command. 240 00:21:25,969 --> 00:21:27,989 Not only Your Majesty, 241 00:21:27,989 --> 00:21:30,799 but our family will also be in danger. 242 00:21:38,359 --> 00:21:42,929 [Favored Court Lady, Chae Ryeong / Princess Hyosun, Yeong Sil] 243 00:21:42,929 --> 00:21:45,599 If you find anything you like here, take one. 244 00:21:45,599 --> 00:21:47,849 I will give it to you as a gift. 245 00:21:47,849 --> 00:21:51,359 No, thank you. That is all right. 246 00:21:59,359 --> 00:22:02,469 It is a blend of blush and pine powder. 247 00:22:02,469 --> 00:22:05,049 It is very valuable. 248 00:22:09,029 --> 00:22:13,589 There is nothing like it to enhance the color of your face. 249 00:22:18,489 --> 00:22:21,729 My Lady, try putting that on as well. 250 00:22:21,729 --> 00:22:23,389 - This one? - Try that one. 251 00:22:23,389 --> 00:22:25,199 Favored Court Lady, 252 00:22:25,199 --> 00:22:28,639 someone from the Queen's palace is here. 253 00:22:29,719 --> 00:22:34,329 Your Majesty, Favored Court Lady is here. 254 00:22:43,819 --> 00:22:45,839 Your Majesty. 255 00:22:47,759 --> 00:22:50,589 You said you were my servant. 256 00:22:51,799 --> 00:22:53,959 Yes, that is so. 257 00:22:53,959 --> 00:22:55,119 So, why... 258 00:22:55,119 --> 00:22:59,839 Do you know the court maid who enters the Princess' quarters? 259 00:23:19,769 --> 00:23:21,739 Follow me quietly. 260 00:23:37,309 --> 00:23:39,399 Let him know. 261 00:23:39,399 --> 00:23:44,579 Your Majesty, Her Majesty and Favored Court Lady are here. 262 00:23:44,579 --> 00:23:46,459 Have them enter. 263 00:23:56,409 --> 00:23:59,139 Several swift men of Gabyeolcho from Dongbukmyeon 264 00:23:59,139 --> 00:24:02,829 have secretly entered Gaegyeong. 265 00:24:03,829 --> 00:24:07,499 When Taesangwang finishes the envoy banquet and returns to the palace, 266 00:24:07,499 --> 00:24:12,769 they will launch a surprise attack and take Taesangwang back to Dongbukmyeon. 267 00:24:12,769 --> 00:24:14,429 - What did you say? - After that, 268 00:24:14,429 --> 00:24:17,339 when Taesangwang raises an army and returns to Gaegyeong, 269 00:24:17,339 --> 00:24:23,189 those who secretly follow Sangwang in the Three Armies are to join them. 270 00:24:30,509 --> 00:24:33,179 But how did you find this out? 271 00:24:33,179 --> 00:24:36,719 I had Yeoseonggun's informants find out about this. 272 00:24:36,719 --> 00:24:38,119 You broke the King's command again! 273 00:24:38,119 --> 00:24:42,139 It was to protect the King. 274 00:24:46,939 --> 00:24:51,539 If this turns out to be false, you will have to lose your life. 275 00:25:00,689 --> 00:25:03,919 Yes, I will do so. 276 00:25:05,109 --> 00:25:09,419 A document signed by the rebels has been delivered to Sangwang. 277 00:25:09,419 --> 00:25:12,509 How could that be when the palace security is so strict? 278 00:25:18,349 --> 00:25:21,769 There is a court maid who enters the Princess' quarters. 279 00:25:21,769 --> 00:25:26,039 She was wearing a ring that was beyond her means. 280 00:25:27,519 --> 00:25:31,639 Is the Princess involved in this matter? 281 00:25:31,639 --> 00:25:33,949 I do not know about that. 282 00:25:36,629 --> 00:25:38,839 - You outside! - Yes. 283 00:25:38,839 --> 00:25:40,189 Let go of me! 284 00:25:40,189 --> 00:25:42,599 Why are you doing this? 285 00:25:54,029 --> 00:26:00,769 From now on, you must answer me honestly without any speck of lie. 286 00:26:03,659 --> 00:26:05,559 What is this? 287 00:26:06,429 --> 00:26:08,339 I do not know. 288 00:26:13,149 --> 00:26:15,499 Do you still not know? 289 00:26:15,499 --> 00:26:17,609 I do not know. 290 00:26:19,459 --> 00:26:21,309 Start. 291 00:26:53,319 --> 00:26:54,789 Queen, you should leave. 292 00:26:54,789 --> 00:26:57,109 I will buy us time. 293 00:27:22,719 --> 00:27:25,539 I asked what the reason was for this. 294 00:27:25,539 --> 00:27:26,729 Make her kneel. 295 00:27:26,729 --> 00:27:30,639 My Princess... Notify my Princess about- 296 00:27:36,429 --> 00:27:38,429 Court Lady. 297 00:27:38,429 --> 00:27:41,929 Court Lady. Court Lady, please spare me. 298 00:27:41,929 --> 00:27:45,409 Court Lady! Court Lady, please spare me. 299 00:27:45,409 --> 00:27:47,079 Spare me, Court Lady! 300 00:27:47,079 --> 00:27:50,179 Court Lady, please spare me! Court Lady! 301 00:27:50,179 --> 00:27:53,129 Please spare me. 302 00:27:53,129 --> 00:27:56,989 Your Majesty, the Chief Court Lady is here. 303 00:28:02,759 --> 00:28:04,399 Tell me. 304 00:28:05,509 --> 00:28:07,849 I am ashamed to speak. 305 00:28:11,909 --> 00:28:13,169 Chief Eunuch! 306 00:28:13,169 --> 00:28:14,709 Yes. 307 00:28:16,209 --> 00:28:19,569 Summon the Palace Internal Guard immediately. 308 00:28:19,569 --> 00:28:21,069 Yes, Your Majesty. 309 00:28:24,279 --> 00:28:26,369 Sangwang did not... 310 00:28:27,819 --> 00:28:30,519 blindly follow what others said. 311 00:29:13,779 --> 00:29:17,329 [Yi Bang Gwa, Sangwang (Yi Bang Won's older brother, Jeongjong)] 312 00:29:21,469 --> 00:29:24,899 Hyungnim, I will enter. 313 00:29:31,889 --> 00:29:34,469 What is this about! 314 00:29:35,839 --> 00:29:38,149 Escort Her Highness. 315 00:29:40,649 --> 00:29:42,529 What is this about? 316 00:29:47,589 --> 00:29:50,779 Please understand even though I act discourteously. 317 00:29:50,779 --> 00:29:53,029 - Search the place. - Yes! 318 00:30:14,149 --> 00:30:15,939 I found it. 319 00:30:32,389 --> 00:30:35,999 Father does not know about this. 320 00:30:35,999 --> 00:30:38,099 Do you know this is treason? 321 00:30:38,099 --> 00:30:41,069 Since I did not agree to it, it is not treason. 322 00:30:41,069 --> 00:30:43,779 Not telling me about it is considered treason. 323 00:30:44,969 --> 00:30:51,059 If I tell you, then my people will all die at your hands again, King. 324 00:30:51,059 --> 00:30:52,689 Your people? 325 00:30:52,689 --> 00:30:55,939 Did you just say your people? 326 00:30:55,939 --> 00:30:58,079 I think you have done enough. 327 00:30:58,079 --> 00:31:01,569 - Sangwang. - I said, you have done enough now! 328 00:31:01,569 --> 00:31:03,369 Hyungnim! 329 00:31:22,619 --> 00:31:27,519 Queen, you should go to Taesang palace. 330 00:31:27,519 --> 00:31:31,939 Please escort Father from Taesang palace to the palace. 331 00:31:31,939 --> 00:31:35,149 Right now, you are the only one I can trust to send. 332 00:31:39,939 --> 00:31:41,959 It will be dangerous. 333 00:31:41,959 --> 00:31:44,009 Not only that, 334 00:31:44,009 --> 00:31:46,759 even if you manage to bring Father, 335 00:31:47,759 --> 00:31:50,679 I will not guarantee anything to you. 336 00:31:50,679 --> 00:31:52,149 Thus, 337 00:31:53,009 --> 00:31:55,479 I would understand if you refused. 338 00:31:58,779 --> 00:32:01,139 I will go and bring him. 339 00:32:09,999 --> 00:32:11,879 You have been through a lot. 340 00:32:15,519 --> 00:32:16,789 Return safely. 341 00:32:16,789 --> 00:32:19,469 Thank you, Taesangwang. 342 00:32:45,119 --> 00:32:46,939 Father. 343 00:34:27,829 --> 00:34:29,529 Won Beom. 344 00:34:33,869 --> 00:34:35,419 Your Majesty. 345 00:34:55,679 --> 00:34:57,509 Your Majesty. 346 00:35:01,739 --> 00:35:03,709 Did His Majesty arrive? 347 00:35:03,709 --> 00:35:05,129 Yes. 348 00:35:32,771 --> 00:35:34,661 Your Majesty... 349 00:37:49,827 --> 00:37:54,767 We should return to the palace, Father. 350 00:37:57,237 --> 00:37:59,867 Your Majesty! 351 00:38:10,960 --> 00:38:13,030 Why are you here? 352 00:38:15,317 --> 00:38:17,837 Let Father go! 353 00:38:19,657 --> 00:38:23,377 Have you made up your mind? 354 00:38:26,427 --> 00:38:28,537 I have. 355 00:38:28,537 --> 00:38:30,767 What do you mean? 356 00:38:30,767 --> 00:38:31,937 What did you decide! 357 00:38:31,937 --> 00:38:36,927 I can no longer see bloodshed between brothers, Father. 358 00:38:36,927 --> 00:38:38,657 So, 359 00:38:39,947 --> 00:38:43,467 you will abandon me and stick to Bang Won 360 00:38:43,467 --> 00:38:46,077 and beg for your life? 361 00:38:46,077 --> 00:38:50,807 It comes from my loyal desire to prevent any further chaos, Father! 362 00:38:50,807 --> 00:38:52,417 How dare you! 363 00:38:52,417 --> 00:38:57,207 What is your cause, Father? 364 00:38:57,207 --> 00:39:01,997 For what cause are you shaking the nation like this? 365 00:39:03,147 --> 00:39:05,427 My cause is 366 00:39:06,637 --> 00:39:08,417 hatred! 367 00:39:09,417 --> 00:39:12,007 That hatred is so deep 368 00:39:13,677 --> 00:39:17,467 that the sorrow of having to kill my own son 369 00:39:20,257 --> 00:39:22,717 is my cause! 370 00:40:07,567 --> 00:40:12,017 If I go, I may show him proper respect, 371 00:40:12,017 --> 00:40:14,947 but Father will not try to return with me. 372 00:40:14,947 --> 00:40:19,237 However, you must leverage this situation 373 00:40:19,237 --> 00:40:22,347 to win the heart of Sangwang. 374 00:40:36,107 --> 00:40:39,657 Your Majesty... 375 00:40:39,657 --> 00:40:42,447 Your Majesty... 376 00:40:42,447 --> 00:40:44,717 Your Majesty... 377 00:40:50,761 --> 00:40:52,661 Your Majesty... 378 00:40:52,661 --> 00:40:54,621 Your Majesty... 379 00:40:54,646 --> 00:40:56,576 Your Majesty... 380 00:40:58,377 --> 00:41:00,007 Your Majesty... 381 00:41:01,870 --> 00:41:03,430 I have 382 00:41:04,910 --> 00:41:07,690 already retired as King. 383 00:41:09,930 --> 00:41:13,150 I do not want you all to die 384 00:41:14,150 --> 00:41:15,260 because of me. 385 00:41:15,260 --> 00:41:17,530 Your Majesty... 386 00:41:18,420 --> 00:41:20,770 The King and I... 387 00:41:20,770 --> 00:41:24,480 are biological brothers who share the same blood! 388 00:41:24,480 --> 00:41:30,080 And I have a duty to cooperate in ensuring 389 00:41:30,080 --> 00:41:34,580 the prosperity of Joseon under the rule of His Majesty. 390 00:41:39,200 --> 00:41:41,850 So, you all should change your minds, 391 00:41:43,840 --> 00:41:45,370 and I pray... 392 00:41:46,870 --> 00:41:49,600 you will live thus. 393 00:41:49,600 --> 00:41:51,590 Bring it inside! 394 00:42:01,150 --> 00:42:03,770 It is wine mixed with horse blood. 395 00:42:15,430 --> 00:42:20,430 I will help the King of Joseon 396 00:42:20,430 --> 00:42:26,230 establish this nation on a firm foundation. 397 00:42:27,540 --> 00:42:29,170 Your Majesty... 398 00:42:52,570 --> 00:42:56,430 Sangwang and I have now formed a blood alliance 399 00:42:56,430 --> 00:42:58,880 with the sacrificial blood vow. 400 00:42:59,640 --> 00:43:04,530 Though you claim that Sangwang was unjustly ousted from the throne, 401 00:43:04,530 --> 00:43:06,380 that is all a hollow excuse. 402 00:43:06,380 --> 00:43:10,590 What do you mean! We have served Sangwang faithfully! 403 00:43:17,090 --> 00:43:18,790 Cover up their heads. 404 00:43:27,020 --> 00:43:30,620 Do not worry about others and choose for yourself. 405 00:43:30,620 --> 00:43:34,440 Those who will take the sacrificial blood vow 406 00:43:34,440 --> 00:43:37,910 with me as Sangwang did here, 407 00:43:37,910 --> 00:43:40,890 come forth to share in the blood wine. 408 00:44:05,020 --> 00:44:08,620 [Gaegyeong Suchang Palace] 409 00:44:28,130 --> 00:44:30,870 The Princess who should serve the King was involved in a rebellion. 410 00:44:30,870 --> 00:44:32,660 We cannot let this go. 411 00:44:32,660 --> 00:44:35,940 - You are right. - We should hurry and submit a petition. 412 00:44:35,940 --> 00:44:38,090 Yes, I understand. 413 00:44:40,110 --> 00:44:41,870 Look. 414 00:44:41,870 --> 00:44:43,600 You probably all heard, 415 00:44:43,600 --> 00:44:47,040 but the Princess, who should be serving the King, was involved in a rebellion. 416 00:44:47,040 --> 00:44:50,120 - Oh, no. - We cannot just let this go. 417 00:44:50,120 --> 00:44:51,900 We should submit a petition quickly. 418 00:44:51,900 --> 00:44:53,940 Let us go quickly to submit a petition. 419 00:44:56,770 --> 00:45:00,620 If the King allows this concubine to live because of his personal feelings, 420 00:45:00,620 --> 00:45:02,610 this nation will come to ruin! 421 00:45:02,610 --> 00:45:05,830 - You are right. - You scholars must sway him. 422 00:45:05,830 --> 00:45:07,540 Now, now, now. 423 00:45:07,540 --> 00:45:09,510 Did you hear the news? 424 00:45:09,510 --> 00:45:12,010 You scholars must not sit idle. 425 00:45:12,010 --> 00:45:14,170 We must sway the King. 426 00:45:16,120 --> 00:45:17,840 My Lady. 427 00:45:17,840 --> 00:45:19,410 You must not enter. 428 00:45:19,410 --> 00:45:22,450 I received permission from the Chief Court Lady. 429 00:45:22,450 --> 00:45:24,610 Let me enter. 430 00:45:24,610 --> 00:45:29,290 I had no idea that the Court Maid delivered such a secret letter. 431 00:45:29,290 --> 00:45:32,520 Why would I take part in a rebellion? 432 00:45:34,370 --> 00:45:36,370 I want to meet with His Majesty, 433 00:45:36,370 --> 00:45:38,870 but he is not seeking me out. 434 00:45:38,870 --> 00:45:41,320 No matter how much I ask to see him, 435 00:45:41,320 --> 00:45:43,630 he refuses to see me. 436 00:45:44,680 --> 00:45:51,910 You are the mistress of the court maid who was involved in a rebellion. 437 00:45:51,910 --> 00:45:57,020 You cannot meet with His Majesty. 438 00:45:58,080 --> 00:46:01,760 Even if His Majesty's affection for you is deep, 439 00:46:01,760 --> 00:46:08,200 he will not be able to reject the ministers' petitions. 440 00:46:10,090 --> 00:46:11,940 The petitions to have me killed? 441 00:46:11,940 --> 00:46:17,790 They are people who live and die by principles. 442 00:46:22,520 --> 00:46:26,840 Then, what should I do? 443 00:46:28,100 --> 00:46:30,890 What should I do! 444 00:46:32,480 --> 00:46:36,500 Right now, there is only one person 445 00:46:37,370 --> 00:46:40,100 who can save you, Princess. 446 00:46:43,300 --> 00:46:45,810 Her Majesty. 447 00:46:45,810 --> 00:46:47,750 Her Majesty? 448 00:46:47,750 --> 00:46:51,580 Her Majesty is the head of the inner palace. 449 00:46:51,580 --> 00:46:56,760 Her Majesty can request His Majesty to allow her to handle this matter according to custom. 450 00:46:56,760 --> 00:47:01,000 Then, she can wait for the atmosphere to settle down before quietly resolving this situation. 451 00:47:01,960 --> 00:47:06,930 At the very least, you will preserve your life this way. 452 00:47:09,820 --> 00:47:12,440 What if I refuse? 453 00:47:12,440 --> 00:47:14,970 You should think about Prince Bi. 454 00:47:14,970 --> 00:47:20,180 If something happens to you, who will protect the Prince? 455 00:47:37,720 --> 00:47:41,420 Your Majesty, the Secretary of Royal Orders is here. 456 00:47:50,950 --> 00:47:55,690 This is a petition submitted collectively by the scholars of Sungkyunkwan. 457 00:48:00,020 --> 00:48:03,480 It is likely a petition calling for the death of the Princess. 458 00:48:03,480 --> 00:48:08,170 Do you also think the Princess being involved in treason makes any sense? 459 00:48:09,037 --> 00:48:11,487 She is a concubine serving the King. 460 00:48:11,487 --> 00:48:17,607 Someone she privately associates with has been involved in treason. 461 00:48:17,607 --> 00:48:20,957 We cannot avoid holding her accountable. 462 00:48:40,180 --> 00:48:42,790 If the Princess dies, 463 00:48:42,790 --> 00:48:45,260 people will say 464 00:48:47,410 --> 00:48:53,410 that the Queen killed her out of jealousy. 465 00:48:55,750 --> 00:48:57,830 Your Majesty. 466 00:48:57,830 --> 00:49:02,540 Then, did I really not feel an inkling of jealousy? 467 00:49:07,150 --> 00:49:09,460 I cannot say for sure. 468 00:49:11,260 --> 00:49:17,500 Did it pain you to see the Princess receiving His Majesty's love? 469 00:49:20,850 --> 00:49:23,100 In the past, 470 00:49:24,330 --> 00:49:27,160 when His Majesty looked at me, 471 00:49:27,940 --> 00:49:30,170 I used to see his gaze 472 00:49:31,300 --> 00:49:33,760 and say to myself 473 00:49:37,550 --> 00:49:39,310 that this man 474 00:49:40,310 --> 00:49:43,300 is in love with me. 475 00:49:46,080 --> 00:49:50,220 It was sweet, overwhelming, 476 00:49:51,380 --> 00:49:53,350 and fulfilling. 477 00:49:55,760 --> 00:49:58,660 When he softly 478 00:49:59,740 --> 00:50:01,840 and carefully... 479 00:50:03,940 --> 00:50:06,520 caressed me. 480 00:50:08,650 --> 00:50:10,390 However, 481 00:50:11,350 --> 00:50:13,760 now those things 482 00:50:15,770 --> 00:50:18,770 are no longer mine. 483 00:50:23,110 --> 00:50:25,390 The wind is chilly. 484 00:50:25,390 --> 00:50:28,110 We should head inside now. 485 00:50:37,780 --> 00:50:43,550 Your Majesty ascended to the throne by sacrificing the blood of countless people. 486 00:50:43,550 --> 00:50:49,390 Therefore, the process of solidifying your position as king must be even more strict. 487 00:50:49,390 --> 00:50:52,200 You anticipated a confrontation with Taesanwang, 488 00:50:52,200 --> 00:50:56,140 which is why you even received a vow of loyalty from Sangwang. 489 00:50:56,140 --> 00:51:00,170 If such a king were to protect a concubine involved in treason, 490 00:51:00,170 --> 00:51:03,040 what would the officials say? 491 00:51:03,040 --> 00:51:06,530 If personal emotions interfere with strengthening internal unity, 492 00:51:06,530 --> 00:51:08,500 a king would lose his principles. 493 00:51:08,500 --> 00:51:10,550 And a king who loses his principles 494 00:51:10,550 --> 00:51:14,380 will suffer damage to his authority. You must remember that. 495 00:51:14,380 --> 00:51:16,600 Your Majesty must remember that 496 00:51:16,600 --> 00:51:20,950 any damage to your authority will make the strengthening of the monarchy 497 00:51:20,950 --> 00:51:23,240 you so desire unattainable. 498 00:51:24,130 --> 00:51:28,380 Then, you are telling me to kill the Princess. 499 00:51:28,380 --> 00:51:32,950 Your Majesty, I am saying you should demonstrate the solemn authority of the monarchy. 500 00:52:13,520 --> 00:52:15,440 Let her know. 501 00:52:17,230 --> 00:52:18,820 Right now! 502 00:52:20,910 --> 00:52:24,630 Your Majesty, Princess Hyosun is here. 503 00:52:24,630 --> 00:52:27,950 I believe she was ordered not to leave her quarters. 504 00:52:27,950 --> 00:52:29,780 Tell her to go back. 505 00:52:29,780 --> 00:52:33,280 Save me, Your Majesty! 506 00:52:33,280 --> 00:52:36,280 I was wrong! 507 00:52:37,820 --> 00:52:43,080 Please save me, Your Majesty! 508 00:52:43,080 --> 00:52:48,040 Oh, Your Majesty! Please save me, Your Majesty! Please... 509 00:52:48,040 --> 00:52:51,620 Your Majesty! Please save me, Your Majesty! 510 00:52:51,620 --> 00:52:52,800 Please stand up. 511 00:52:52,800 --> 00:52:55,910 I really do not know anything about this. 512 00:52:55,910 --> 00:52:58,250 - Your Majesty! - Your Majesty, 513 00:52:58,250 --> 00:53:01,100 His Majesty is here. 514 00:53:01,100 --> 00:53:03,410 Your Majesty... 515 00:53:12,390 --> 00:53:17,610 Father-in-law, Yeoheung Buwongun*, was a high-ranking scholar of Sungkyunkwan. (Title given to the queen's father) 516 00:53:17,610 --> 00:53:20,170 He produced many students. 517 00:53:20,170 --> 00:53:24,710 Thus, many at Sungkyunkwan still revere Yeoheung Buwongun. 518 00:53:24,710 --> 00:53:26,750 But it is not just Sungkyunkwan. 519 00:53:26,750 --> 00:53:31,080 There are followers of Yeoheung Buwongun everywhere in the royal court. 520 00:53:31,080 --> 00:53:35,190 Why are you telling me this? 521 00:53:36,190 --> 00:53:39,530 If petitions keep piling up like this, 522 00:53:39,530 --> 00:53:42,510 I will have no choice but to kill that girl. 523 00:53:42,510 --> 00:53:44,960 Regardless of my wishes as king, 524 00:53:44,960 --> 00:53:47,060 I am unable to even save 525 00:53:47,060 --> 00:53:51,900 a single concubine due to the pressure applied by the Queen, her family, 526 00:53:51,900 --> 00:53:55,760 and the powerful ministers under her family's control. 527 00:53:55,760 --> 00:53:58,070 How is that a king? 528 00:54:07,020 --> 00:54:09,460 Princess Hyosun should enter. 529 00:54:32,000 --> 00:54:35,850 No one has ever given me as much comfort as she has. 530 00:54:38,510 --> 00:54:41,030 I do not want to lose her. 531 00:54:41,030 --> 00:54:45,380 So, please save Yeong Sil. 532 00:54:45,380 --> 00:54:50,550 Right now, you are the only one who can save her, Queen. 533 00:54:50,550 --> 00:54:55,100 Please grant my request this time. 534 00:54:55,100 --> 00:54:57,330 Your request? 535 00:54:57,330 --> 00:55:01,390 It is a request and not a command? 536 00:55:02,300 --> 00:55:07,170 Why not just say you are doing this because you love Yeong Sil? 537 00:55:07,170 --> 00:55:11,000 And so, how about you beg me to save her? 538 00:55:11,000 --> 00:55:15,990 Then, who knows? Perhaps I may save her. 539 00:55:25,270 --> 00:55:28,710 You want me, the King, to beg? 540 00:55:38,830 --> 00:55:40,820 Your Majesty... 541 00:55:50,297 --> 00:55:52,877 [The Queen Who Crowns] 542 00:55:52,877 --> 00:56:01,767 ♫ Only the moonlight lights up the entire mountain ♫ 543 00:56:01,767 --> 00:56:11,877 ♫ Oh, heavens, holding your breath from being shy ♫ 544 00:56:11,877 --> 00:56:21,507 ♫ Until the day breaks ♫ 545 00:56:21,507 --> 00:56:28,447 ♫ We are separated, and I sing alone ♫ 546 00:56:28,447 --> 00:56:30,947 What if I need it to weaken the power of the Min family? 547 00:56:30,947 --> 00:56:32,317 How could he take in a concubine! 548 00:56:32,317 --> 00:56:33,897 - No. - You! 549 00:56:33,897 --> 00:56:38,047 Finally, the war between His and Her Majesty has begun. 550 00:56:38,047 --> 00:56:40,537 Who is the one informing the Queen? 551 00:56:40,537 --> 00:56:43,327 Now, we must go down our own path. 552 00:56:43,327 --> 00:56:46,687 Are you saying the center of the palace is the Queen? 553 00:56:46,687 --> 00:56:48,117 We have fallen into a trap. 554 00:56:48,117 --> 00:56:50,377 In the Joseon I build, 555 00:56:50,377 --> 00:56:52,577 please live as a Joseon woman. 556 00:56:52,577 --> 00:56:55,697 Are you confident you can replace the king?