3 00:00:20,971 --> 00:00:25,811 [Cha Joo Young / Lee Hyun Wook] 4 00:00:36,131 --> 00:00:38,901 [The Queen Who Crowns] 5 00:00:38,901 --> 00:00:41,091 [This drama is a fictional story based on historical figures and events and may differ from actual historical records.] 6 00:00:41,091 --> 00:00:42,651 [Filming of animals or child actors followed production guidelines.] 7 00:00:45,684 --> 00:00:48,804 [Previously...] Hoeamsa is where prayers were offered for the two princes 8 00:00:48,804 --> 00:00:52,004 and his son-in-law, who died in the Year of the Yellow Tiger. 9 00:00:52,004 --> 00:00:53,784 This is a nation of Neo-Confucianism. 10 00:00:53,784 --> 00:00:57,594 He asked Your Majesty to come to a Buddhist ritual ceremony. 11 00:00:57,594 --> 00:00:59,484 Is that not strange? 12 00:00:59,484 --> 00:01:01,854 Then, I will heighten the security. [Hoeamsa] 13 00:01:01,854 --> 00:01:05,844 We will prevent anyone with weapons from entering 14 00:01:05,844 --> 00:01:10,884 and make sure not even a mouse can get in without authorization. 15 00:01:11,864 --> 00:01:15,094 A long time ago, a king once said [Yi Seong Gye, Taesangwang (Yi Bang Won's father)] 16 00:01:18,324 --> 00:01:21,374 the heavens raise up a king 17 00:01:22,824 --> 00:01:26,374 not because it loves the king, 18 00:01:27,914 --> 00:01:31,134 but for the benefit of all the people. 19 00:01:32,274 --> 00:01:34,484 I am not sure what you mean. 20 00:01:34,484 --> 00:01:38,474 I was just thinking for a moment 21 00:01:38,474 --> 00:01:41,834 about what I should do for all the people. 22 00:01:41,834 --> 00:01:46,364 We are touched that you invited us to such a meaningful event, Father. 23 00:01:53,124 --> 00:01:54,234 What is it? 24 00:01:54,234 --> 00:01:58,964 The object that is inside is not a metal bell. 25 00:02:12,774 --> 00:02:15,094 You have to stop! 26 00:02:15,094 --> 00:02:17,604 You must not! 27 00:02:35,534 --> 00:02:36,884 Your Majesty! 28 00:02:36,884 --> 00:02:38,484 Your Majesty! 29 00:02:38,484 --> 00:02:40,364 Your Majesty! 30 00:02:57,934 --> 00:02:59,664 Your Majesty! 31 00:03:00,634 --> 00:03:02,304 Your Majesty! 32 00:03:03,574 --> 00:03:06,744 Your Majesty! Your Majesty! 33 00:03:06,744 --> 00:03:08,894 Arrest him! 34 00:03:17,844 --> 00:03:21,624 Perhaps this is the will of the heavens. 35 00:03:24,964 --> 00:03:26,764 Stop! 36 00:03:33,284 --> 00:03:35,614 I said, stop! 37 00:03:43,524 --> 00:03:46,274 Wait. Your Majesty. 38 00:03:48,184 --> 00:03:49,724 Move aside. 39 00:03:49,724 --> 00:03:51,414 Yes. 40 00:03:58,044 --> 00:04:00,884 What do you desire to gain by killing me? 41 00:04:00,884 --> 00:04:02,904 Go back. 42 00:04:03,934 --> 00:04:06,594 Do you hate me so much that you want to kill me? 43 00:04:06,594 --> 00:04:08,504 I said, go back. 44 00:04:08,504 --> 00:04:10,944 We should continue your offering of the metal bell. 45 00:04:10,944 --> 00:04:12,954 What did you say? 46 00:04:12,954 --> 00:04:15,674 Think of the people. 47 00:04:15,674 --> 00:04:20,424 Who will follow a king when his own father wants to kill him so badly? 48 00:04:24,524 --> 00:04:27,214 Did you just say the people? 49 00:04:27,214 --> 00:04:28,804 How dare you. 50 00:04:28,804 --> 00:04:31,674 The heavens raise up a king 51 00:04:31,674 --> 00:04:34,394 for the benefit of the people. 52 00:04:57,624 --> 00:05:00,714 I will continue the offering ceremony. 53 00:05:09,934 --> 00:05:12,174 When the offering ceremony ends, 54 00:05:13,284 --> 00:05:15,674 arrest Taesangwang. 55 00:05:20,624 --> 00:05:22,434 [Episode 3] 56 00:05:28,384 --> 00:05:31,244 Try rotating your shoulders. 57 00:05:36,474 --> 00:05:39,184 Take the medicine the royal pharmacy gives you. 58 00:05:39,184 --> 00:05:42,154 After a few days, you will get better. 59 00:05:42,154 --> 00:05:43,994 All right. 60 00:05:48,334 --> 00:05:49,824 Are you really all right? 61 00:05:49,824 --> 00:05:52,274 Did not the physician also say so? 62 00:05:52,274 --> 00:05:54,994 It only brushed by me. 63 00:05:54,994 --> 00:05:59,344 Father's iron mace flew straight at me 64 00:05:59,344 --> 00:06:02,084 when all the government officials were watching 65 00:06:02,084 --> 00:06:05,184 where I came to show my filial piety! 66 00:06:07,424 --> 00:06:09,414 How did you know? 67 00:06:10,834 --> 00:06:13,614 How did you know there was an iron mace in the metal bell box 68 00:06:13,614 --> 00:06:16,554 and that Father was trying to kill me? 69 00:06:18,884 --> 00:06:20,764 How did you know? 70 00:06:21,884 --> 00:06:24,104 I just... 71 00:06:24,104 --> 00:06:27,144 happened to find out by chance. 72 00:06:28,294 --> 00:06:30,884 Do not concern yourself over it. 73 00:06:34,914 --> 00:06:39,814 [Gaegyeong Suchang Palace] 74 00:06:39,814 --> 00:06:42,164 Who are the sympathizing forces? 75 00:06:45,744 --> 00:06:48,354 I do not want to have to chop off the soles of your feet. 76 00:06:48,354 --> 00:06:50,364 So please tell me the truth. 77 00:06:50,364 --> 00:06:52,824 Who are the sympathizing forces? 78 00:06:52,824 --> 00:06:53,974 Hurry up and tell me! 79 00:06:53,974 --> 00:06:55,694 I do not know. 80 00:06:57,594 --> 00:06:59,114 Your Majesty. 81 00:07:05,144 --> 00:07:07,374 Look carefully. 82 00:07:07,374 --> 00:07:09,614 You are next. 83 00:07:11,874 --> 00:07:14,964 Grab his face and make him look. 84 00:07:19,274 --> 00:07:22,504 This is impossible without any sympathizing forces. 85 00:07:22,504 --> 00:07:23,744 Who are they? 86 00:07:23,744 --> 00:07:25,524 I do not know. 87 00:07:29,094 --> 00:07:31,544 Confess! 88 00:07:43,894 --> 00:07:46,804 Ga... byeol... cho. 89 00:07:46,804 --> 00:07:48,934 Did you say Gabyeolcho? 90 00:07:48,934 --> 00:07:51,164 [Gabyeolcho: Tae Jo Yi Seong Gye's private army] 91 00:07:51,164 --> 00:07:54,814 Yes, yes, that is right. 92 00:08:02,134 --> 00:08:05,514 There are Gabyeolcho in the Three Armies. [Three Armies: Early Joseon central army organization] 93 00:08:07,454 --> 00:08:09,114 Then... 94 00:08:10,364 --> 00:08:12,614 after killing me, 95 00:08:13,344 --> 00:08:16,284 the Gabyeolcho would take over the palace? 96 00:08:20,754 --> 00:08:24,764 There are Gabyeolcho gathering under Jo Sa Eui at Dongbukmyeon. [Jo Sa Eui: Queen Shindeok's relative] 97 00:08:25,984 --> 00:08:28,704 Is this the will of Taesangwang? 98 00:08:28,704 --> 00:08:30,244 Yes. 99 00:08:30,244 --> 00:08:31,734 Why? 100 00:08:31,734 --> 00:08:34,354 He said when enough forces are gathered, 101 00:08:34,354 --> 00:08:37,954 they would come down and attack Gaegyeong. 102 00:08:56,844 --> 00:09:00,794 Father, Bang Won is here. 103 00:09:03,484 --> 00:09:08,204 You are a king who gets blood on his royal robes, I see. 104 00:09:08,204 --> 00:09:10,394 You cannot go anywhere. 105 00:09:10,394 --> 00:09:14,414 I should never have given birth to you. 106 00:09:16,324 --> 00:09:18,154 You are right. 107 00:09:18,154 --> 00:09:20,084 Why did you give birth to me? 108 00:09:20,084 --> 00:09:22,744 Why did you raise me? 109 00:09:22,744 --> 00:09:25,694 Why did you have me learn to read and write? 110 00:09:25,694 --> 00:09:30,124 And why were you so proud when I passed the state exam? 111 00:09:35,214 --> 00:09:36,584 How dare you. 112 00:09:36,584 --> 00:09:39,164 You made me this way, Father! 113 00:09:39,164 --> 00:09:42,634 Your finger always pointed to the top position, Father. 114 00:09:42,634 --> 00:09:45,384 I also lived believing that was best, 115 00:09:45,384 --> 00:09:47,314 and that is why I rose to that position. 116 00:09:47,314 --> 00:09:50,194 After all that, why! 117 00:09:50,194 --> 00:09:53,054 Why are you denying me now? 118 00:09:53,054 --> 00:09:54,974 Yes, you are not. 119 00:09:55,804 --> 00:09:58,234 Not presently, 120 00:09:58,234 --> 00:10:00,474 nor will you ever be. 121 00:10:00,474 --> 00:10:04,864 You will never be deserving. 122 00:10:04,864 --> 00:10:06,394 Father! 123 00:10:06,394 --> 00:10:07,984 I will... 124 00:10:10,034 --> 00:10:14,844 make sure to kill you 125 00:10:14,844 --> 00:10:19,034 and undo everything that went wrong. 126 00:10:27,674 --> 00:10:31,114 You will now have to live only in this palace. 127 00:10:32,334 --> 00:10:36,084 You will not be able to take one step outside of here. 128 00:10:36,084 --> 00:10:40,904 In this place, you will see how well 129 00:10:41,874 --> 00:10:45,264 the son you did not choose does. 130 00:10:45,264 --> 00:10:47,084 While seeing that, 131 00:10:48,084 --> 00:10:52,734 you will realize to your core that you are responsible 132 00:10:52,734 --> 00:10:56,004 for Bang Beon and Bang Seok's deaths, 133 00:10:56,004 --> 00:10:58,924 not I, Bang Won. 134 00:11:31,484 --> 00:11:33,274 Your Majesty... 135 00:11:47,284 --> 00:11:51,624 The King asked how I knew about the iron mace. 136 00:11:51,624 --> 00:11:54,474 What did you tell him? 137 00:11:54,474 --> 00:11:58,614 I told him I found out by chance, and he did not ask further. 138 00:11:58,614 --> 00:12:02,394 How about we hand over our intelligence network to him at this time? [Yeoganggun Min Mu Gu, Younger brother of Queen] 139 00:12:02,394 --> 00:12:04,164 We should not. [Yeoseonggun Min Mu Jil, Younger brother of Queen Won Gyeong] 140 00:12:04,164 --> 00:12:06,074 If we do, it will become an official agency 141 00:12:06,074 --> 00:12:10,274 and cannot assess the movements of the meritorious subjects and royal relatives. 142 00:12:10,274 --> 00:12:13,644 Pan Su* has a nationwide network. (Male shaman, usually blind) 143 00:12:13,644 --> 00:12:18,634 To distinguish allies and foes, we must know who is meeting whom. 144 00:12:18,634 --> 00:12:23,994 Is not our intelligence and having the wealth to support it our strength? 145 00:12:25,034 --> 00:12:30,924 For now, it may be better for the King not to know about this. 146 00:12:32,054 --> 00:12:33,924 You are right. 147 00:12:33,924 --> 00:12:36,624 I do not think now is the time yet. 148 00:12:54,474 --> 00:13:00,804 Her Majesty seems like someone who makes you lonely. 149 00:13:05,844 --> 00:13:08,854 I will comfort you. 150 00:13:14,054 --> 00:13:15,674 Yes. 151 00:13:17,404 --> 00:13:19,744 There is no one else but you. 152 00:13:30,454 --> 00:13:33,084 I will protect you. 153 00:13:43,784 --> 00:13:46,484 Stay far away from this place, all of you. 154 00:13:46,484 --> 00:13:48,324 Yes, My Lady. 155 00:13:59,044 --> 00:14:02,614 There is no one in front of this room now. 156 00:14:02,614 --> 00:14:05,334 Until you tell me to stop, 157 00:14:05,334 --> 00:14:08,114 I will guard the front. 158 00:14:40,904 --> 00:14:43,424 There were certain circumstances, 159 00:14:43,424 --> 00:14:47,044 but Taesangwang blessed the future of this nation 160 00:14:47,044 --> 00:14:50,604 while offering the metal bell at Hoeamsa. 161 00:14:50,604 --> 00:14:52,054 Yes, Sire. 162 00:14:52,054 --> 00:14:54,224 - Minister of Justice. - Yes. 163 00:14:54,224 --> 00:14:57,474 There is a rumor about a disgraceful incident at Hoeamsa. 164 00:14:57,474 --> 00:15:00,614 Find out who is spreading this rumor and punish them severely to prevent future rumors. 165 00:15:00,614 --> 00:15:02,824 Yes, Your Majesty. 166 00:15:02,824 --> 00:15:04,554 Secretary of Royal Orders. 167 00:15:04,554 --> 00:15:06,214 Yes. 168 00:15:07,954 --> 00:15:10,634 Based on strange information, the Queen 169 00:15:10,634 --> 00:15:16,074 upset my father, who was trying to offer a metal bell to Buddha 170 00:15:16,074 --> 00:15:18,634 and also ruined a rare chance for reconciliation between father and son. 171 00:15:18,634 --> 00:15:21,594 This is a clear act of filial impiety. 172 00:15:21,594 --> 00:15:23,164 Thus, 173 00:15:26,164 --> 00:15:28,974 let us discuss the procedures for deposing the Queen. 174 00:15:31,074 --> 00:15:33,044 Your Majesty... 175 00:15:52,074 --> 00:15:53,834 Your Majesty, it is me, Court Lady Seo. 176 00:15:53,834 --> 00:15:55,714 I will enter. 177 00:16:00,724 --> 00:16:04,304 I am sorry to say this, but His Majesty told the Secretary of Royal Orders 178 00:16:04,304 --> 00:16:07,514 to discuss procedures to depose the Queen. 179 00:16:08,714 --> 00:16:10,764 Your Majesty. 180 00:16:11,784 --> 00:16:16,514 He is afraid my authority might grow stronger after the recent incident at Hoeamsa, 181 00:16:16,514 --> 00:16:19,164 so he is trying to suppress my influence in advance. 182 00:16:19,164 --> 00:16:20,934 Thus, no need to make a fuss about it. 183 00:16:20,934 --> 00:16:25,734 Your Majesty, Yeoganggun and Yeoseonggun are here. 184 00:16:31,144 --> 00:16:33,124 Your Majesty. 185 00:16:40,434 --> 00:16:43,734 Court Lady, what happened? Deposing the queen? 186 00:16:43,734 --> 00:16:46,334 I know. [Court Lady Seungeun (Favored), Chae Ryeong] 187 00:16:46,334 --> 00:16:47,964 Is someone visiting her? 188 00:16:47,964 --> 00:16:50,894 Yes, her younger brothers. 189 00:16:50,894 --> 00:16:53,834 I will wait here and see her afterward. 190 00:16:53,834 --> 00:16:58,104 How could the King mention deposing the Queen unless he has gone mad? 191 00:16:58,104 --> 00:16:59,694 Yeoseonggun, watch your mouth. 192 00:16:59,694 --> 00:17:02,574 Watch my mouth? How could I? 193 00:17:02,574 --> 00:17:06,254 If it was not for Your Majesty, the King would have been struck by the iron mace and died! 194 00:17:06,254 --> 00:17:07,484 Yet depose the Queen? 195 00:17:07,484 --> 00:17:09,644 A father tried to kill his son. 196 00:17:09,644 --> 00:17:12,034 Should he not stop this news from spreading? 197 00:17:12,034 --> 00:17:14,244 Do you think that is possible? 198 00:17:14,244 --> 00:17:17,344 Not only that, why is he deposing the Queen to stop that? 199 00:17:17,344 --> 00:17:21,624 To show even if the Queen defies his father's will, she will be cast aside. 200 00:17:21,624 --> 00:17:23,884 He probably wanted to emphasize his filial loyalty. 201 00:17:23,884 --> 00:17:25,404 Is it not killing two birds with one stone? 202 00:17:25,404 --> 00:17:27,054 Since he needs legitimacy. 203 00:17:27,054 --> 00:17:28,934 How does that make sense? 204 00:17:28,934 --> 00:17:32,734 - After all we did to make him king! - Stop right there! 205 00:17:34,594 --> 00:17:36,504 I apologize. 206 00:17:41,134 --> 00:17:43,874 But this is what I find strange. 207 00:17:43,874 --> 00:17:46,674 Let us imagine the terrible hypothetical situation 208 00:17:46,674 --> 00:17:50,324 where the King was struck by Taesangwang's iron mace. 209 00:17:50,324 --> 00:17:55,134 Then, naturally, my Je would rise to the throne as the eldest prince. 210 00:17:55,134 --> 00:17:58,444 But would Taesangwang 211 00:17:58,444 --> 00:18:02,454 have thrown the iron mace to enthrone my Je? 212 00:18:03,404 --> 00:18:05,044 Then what? 213 00:18:06,654 --> 00:18:09,594 Are you saying there are sympathizing forces? 214 00:18:10,704 --> 00:18:14,944 There is probably a powerful sympathizing force in the palace. 215 00:18:14,944 --> 00:18:17,934 There are Gabyeolcho in the Three Armies as well. 216 00:18:17,934 --> 00:18:20,374 Are you referring to them? 217 00:18:21,314 --> 00:18:23,744 The one who can mobilize the Gabyeolcho. 218 00:18:23,744 --> 00:18:25,304 Then you mean... 219 00:18:29,924 --> 00:18:31,594 The Sangwang. 220 00:18:38,654 --> 00:18:42,814 The Sangwang was a fierce general [Yi Bang Gwa, Sangwang (Yi Bang Won's older brother, Jeongjong)] 221 00:18:42,814 --> 00:18:45,074 who used to fight in wars with Father. 222 00:18:45,074 --> 00:18:47,394 Are there not many former Gabyeolcho 223 00:18:47,394 --> 00:18:50,764 in the Three Armies, who still follow Sangwang? 224 00:18:50,764 --> 00:18:55,344 You mean, Sangwang was involved in the Hoeamsa- 225 00:19:05,304 --> 00:19:07,544 Is that what you are saying? 226 00:19:07,544 --> 00:19:09,644 It is only my hypothesis. 227 00:19:09,644 --> 00:19:13,514 But if you are able to figure this out, 228 00:19:13,514 --> 00:19:15,684 would the King not know this? 229 00:19:15,684 --> 00:19:20,574 The King probably does not want to consider such a possibility. 230 00:19:20,574 --> 00:19:24,574 If so, will he not have to raise his sword against another brother? 231 00:19:24,574 --> 00:19:26,544 Your Majesty, 232 00:19:26,544 --> 00:19:30,924 now that you mention it, I am reminded of something. 233 00:19:30,924 --> 00:19:35,854 Someone is going around meeting individually with former Gabyeolcho in the Three Armies. 234 00:19:35,854 --> 00:19:40,114 Supposedly, he has a burn mark on his face. 235 00:19:41,934 --> 00:19:44,634 He is probably Won Beom. [Won Beom, Yi Seong Gye's right-hand man] 236 00:19:45,244 --> 00:19:47,574 Secretly find out where he is 237 00:19:47,574 --> 00:19:50,884 and find out who he is meeting with. 238 00:19:58,734 --> 00:20:00,374 Your Majesty, 239 00:20:00,374 --> 00:20:03,984 Favored Court Lady is here. 240 00:20:03,984 --> 00:20:06,384 Your Majesty, it is me, Chae Ryeong. 241 00:20:06,384 --> 00:20:08,314 I came because I was worried. 242 00:20:08,314 --> 00:20:11,264 I will not be deposed from my position, 243 00:20:11,264 --> 00:20:13,754 so do not worry and go back. 244 00:20:13,754 --> 00:20:15,174 You should do so. 245 00:20:15,174 --> 00:20:19,984 Even when I told her about the potential deposition, she did not bat an eye. 246 00:20:19,984 --> 00:20:22,384 Even if that is so, 247 00:20:22,384 --> 00:20:25,644 I used to serve Your Majesty. 248 00:20:26,874 --> 00:20:29,264 So I should perform my duties. 249 00:20:29,264 --> 00:20:32,604 You must not leave in a rush like this. 250 00:20:32,604 --> 00:20:34,614 Shall I inform His Majesty? 251 00:20:34,614 --> 00:20:37,124 I am on my way to offer prayers for my brothers. 252 00:20:37,124 --> 00:20:38,794 There is no need to inform him. 253 00:20:38,794 --> 00:20:42,104 Taesangwang is also waiting for you, Sangwang. If you leave like this... 254 00:20:42,104 --> 00:20:44,734 I do not care. Do not come outside. 255 00:20:58,914 --> 00:21:01,214 Even if I serve the King in the future, 256 00:21:01,214 --> 00:21:03,924 that will not be my will. 257 00:21:07,304 --> 00:21:10,664 Have I ever blamed you for that? 258 00:21:10,664 --> 00:21:14,264 You speak thus, 259 00:21:14,264 --> 00:21:16,984 but you still distance yourself from me. 260 00:21:17,954 --> 00:21:24,084 Allow me to serve you close by your side as in the past, Your Majesty. 261 00:21:24,084 --> 00:21:27,394 You have already received the favor of the King. 262 00:21:27,394 --> 00:21:30,504 You are no longer Main Chamber Maid Chae Ryeong. 263 00:21:34,054 --> 00:21:36,074 Your Majesty. 264 00:21:36,074 --> 00:21:39,784 I am just Chae Ryeong. 265 00:21:39,784 --> 00:21:44,144 I am Chae Ryeong who served you a long time at your former residence in Chudong. 266 00:21:44,144 --> 00:21:46,294 Though I may give my body to the King, 267 00:21:46,294 --> 00:21:49,664 my heart belongs to Your Majesty. 268 00:21:51,534 --> 00:21:54,314 I have not changed. 269 00:22:00,134 --> 00:22:03,834 You have changed, I see. 270 00:22:31,154 --> 00:22:32,814 The news of His Majesty 271 00:22:32,814 --> 00:22:36,484 ordering to discuss deposing the Queen is widespread in the marketplace. 272 00:22:36,484 --> 00:22:38,334 [Princess Hyosun, Yeong Sil] 273 00:22:38,334 --> 00:22:41,554 They say his filial piety is to the point of casting aside his own wife. 274 00:22:41,554 --> 00:22:45,904 He will not be casting aside his wife. 275 00:22:45,904 --> 00:22:47,814 I know him very well. 276 00:22:47,814 --> 00:22:49,964 You never know what the future holds. 277 00:22:49,964 --> 00:22:55,554 Who would have known you would be lying here today, Princess? 278 00:23:01,324 --> 00:23:04,694 I want to erase the Queen from the King's heart, 279 00:23:04,694 --> 00:23:06,974 but I cannot figure out how. 280 00:23:06,974 --> 00:23:09,874 Be patient and wait. 281 00:23:09,874 --> 00:23:12,254 While he was Prince Jeongan, 282 00:23:12,254 --> 00:23:15,764 why do you think he sought you out? 283 00:23:15,764 --> 00:23:18,704 It is because you were comfortable. 284 00:23:18,704 --> 00:23:22,434 Eventually, men cast aside women 285 00:23:22,434 --> 00:23:25,204 who are burdensome. 286 00:23:25,204 --> 00:23:29,874 If that happens, that would be good for our baby prince. 287 00:23:31,864 --> 00:23:35,594 Well, what happened to the safflower blush we talked about last time? 288 00:23:35,594 --> 00:23:38,134 I will soon obtain it. 289 00:23:39,134 --> 00:23:41,694 Goodness, you are so pretty already. 290 00:23:41,694 --> 00:23:43,954 If you put that precious thing on, 291 00:23:43,954 --> 00:23:48,014 he will say Yang Guifei has reincarnated. 292 00:23:57,254 --> 00:23:59,074 I want to... 293 00:24:00,074 --> 00:24:02,474 give birth to a prince. 294 00:24:02,474 --> 00:24:03,884 Pardon? 295 00:24:03,884 --> 00:24:06,344 I must give birth to a prince. 296 00:24:06,344 --> 00:24:08,744 While I am still young and beautiful, 297 00:24:08,744 --> 00:24:14,134 I must give birth to a prince over and over again. 298 00:24:14,134 --> 00:24:16,724 Will you help me? 299 00:24:31,057 --> 00:24:32,917 You must endure it. 300 00:24:33,184 --> 00:24:37,157 Yes, I will endure it. 301 00:25:18,740 --> 00:25:22,060 Why are you here? 302 00:25:28,550 --> 00:25:31,610 Taesangwang keeps looking for me, 303 00:25:31,610 --> 00:25:36,420 and I can tell what Taesangwang will tell me to do if I see him. 304 00:25:36,420 --> 00:25:40,240 So I left the palace for a moment. [Nam Jeong: Yi Bang Gwa's right-hand man] 305 00:25:40,240 --> 00:25:47,610 The memorial tablets of those who died for me on the battlefronts are here. 306 00:25:47,610 --> 00:25:49,540 Sangwang. 307 00:25:49,540 --> 00:25:51,930 I thought about 308 00:25:51,930 --> 00:25:54,500 what to do if I had to come to 309 00:25:54,500 --> 00:25:58,510 Myeongbujeon again [Myeongbujeon: A temple where you pray for the dead] 310 00:25:58,510 --> 00:26:00,490 for the same reason. 311 00:26:03,280 --> 00:26:05,870 Do you not feel it is unfair at all? 312 00:26:08,350 --> 00:26:11,250 You lost the kingship to Bang Won. 313 00:26:14,330 --> 00:26:17,030 We will help you get it back. 314 00:26:17,030 --> 00:26:21,030 Just tell us you want it back. 315 00:26:21,030 --> 00:26:25,680 We will prepare everything by ourselves. 316 00:26:25,680 --> 00:26:27,870 Most importantly, 317 00:26:27,870 --> 00:26:30,240 that is what Taesangwang wants. 318 00:26:30,240 --> 00:26:32,700 I do not 319 00:26:32,700 --> 00:26:35,210 want any more of you to die. 320 00:26:35,210 --> 00:26:38,780 Why do you think we will die? 321 00:26:41,310 --> 00:26:43,330 Sangwang. 322 00:27:01,980 --> 00:27:04,520 The sunlight is harsh. 323 00:27:08,050 --> 00:27:11,030 If the sunlight is harsh, 324 00:27:11,030 --> 00:27:14,250 I should stay in the shade for a while. 325 00:27:14,250 --> 00:27:19,470 I am worried that shade will last forever. 326 00:27:19,470 --> 00:27:22,570 Are you worried that I will be deposed as Queen? 327 00:27:22,570 --> 00:27:24,970 How could you say such a thing? 328 00:27:24,970 --> 00:27:27,290 Do not worry so much. 329 00:27:30,050 --> 00:27:32,360 No matter what happens, 330 00:27:32,360 --> 00:27:35,130 I must look after the princes. 331 00:27:48,560 --> 00:27:50,980 [Yi Je, Grand Prince Yangnyeong] 332 00:27:50,980 --> 00:27:52,930 [Yi Bo, Grand Prince Hyoryeong] 333 00:27:55,880 --> 00:27:57,790 [Yi Do, Grand Prince Chungnyeong] 334 00:27:58,410 --> 00:28:01,200 [Yi Bi, Prince Jeongnyeong (Prince Hyosun's son)] 335 00:28:12,610 --> 00:28:16,110 You have not studied for a long time, 336 00:28:16,110 --> 00:28:17,830 but you have improved a lot. 337 00:28:17,830 --> 00:28:20,360 Father promised to give me 338 00:28:20,360 --> 00:28:24,460 a reward for every book I read. 339 00:28:24,460 --> 00:28:25,760 Is that so? 340 00:28:25,760 --> 00:28:29,010 He praises me and gives me snacks. 341 00:28:29,010 --> 00:28:32,630 Studying is starting to become more fun. 342 00:28:32,630 --> 00:28:35,800 I see. You did well. 343 00:28:35,800 --> 00:28:38,460 She says I did well. 344 00:28:39,280 --> 00:28:41,820 Yes, you did well. 345 00:28:41,820 --> 00:28:44,780 Did Father really give you snacks? 346 00:28:44,780 --> 00:28:46,300 Yeah! 347 00:28:46,300 --> 00:28:50,820 Your Majesty, His Majesty is here. 348 00:29:09,880 --> 00:29:13,070 Do not follow me any further. Wait here. 349 00:29:35,260 --> 00:29:38,390 After the incident at Hoeamsa last time, 350 00:29:38,390 --> 00:29:43,370 I asked you how you knew there was an iron mace in the box. 351 00:29:43,370 --> 00:29:47,590 At the time, you said you found out by chance, Queen. 352 00:29:47,590 --> 00:29:49,540 When the private armies were disbanded in the past, 353 00:29:49,540 --> 00:29:53,180 I clearly declared that having private informants was unacceptable. 354 00:29:53,180 --> 00:29:54,980 However, 355 00:29:56,530 --> 00:30:01,660 you hid the fact that you are using private informants, Queen. 356 00:30:01,660 --> 00:30:05,070 Is that why you decided to discuss deposing me as Queen? 357 00:30:05,070 --> 00:30:07,500 It's still the early days of my reign, which is not yet stable. 358 00:30:07,500 --> 00:30:11,100 I cannot openly proclaim that the Queen and her family have defied royal commands. 359 00:30:11,100 --> 00:30:15,640 I was able to protect you from the danger because of that. 360 00:30:18,020 --> 00:30:21,030 You should stop now. 361 00:30:21,030 --> 00:30:25,680 From now on, I will face and fix them. 362 00:30:26,620 --> 00:30:31,360 Are you confident that you can distinguish 363 00:30:31,360 --> 00:30:34,160 the factions within this court? 364 00:30:37,220 --> 00:30:41,400 The stench of blood spilled to establish this nation still lingers in many places. 365 00:30:41,400 --> 00:30:44,320 You have experienced it, so you know. 366 00:30:44,320 --> 00:30:46,330 Those who are loyal to the previous dynasties, 367 00:30:46,330 --> 00:30:48,100 those who are loyal to Taesangwang, 368 00:30:48,100 --> 00:30:51,320 and those who are loyal to Sangwang. 369 00:30:51,320 --> 00:30:54,520 Are you confident that you have seized control 370 00:30:54,520 --> 00:30:57,190 over those who are in hiding? 371 00:30:59,840 --> 00:31:02,570 What is it you want to say? 372 00:31:03,960 --> 00:31:07,420 Let us imagine the hypothetical terrible situation 373 00:31:07,420 --> 00:31:11,360 that you were hit by Father's iron mace. 374 00:31:11,360 --> 00:31:13,750 - Queen. - Do you believe 375 00:31:13,750 --> 00:31:16,560 Father acted thus without any preparations? 376 00:31:16,560 --> 00:31:19,560 Will he not have prepared for the next steps after that? 377 00:31:19,560 --> 00:31:22,050 - Queen! - Sangwang! 378 00:31:23,550 --> 00:31:28,590 You probably figured it out already, but you are ignoring it. 379 00:31:30,990 --> 00:31:34,870 So, you are saying I should view both my father and hyungnim as enemies? 380 00:31:34,870 --> 00:31:38,330 I am saying you should see the reality with a level head. 381 00:31:38,330 --> 00:31:41,290 It will not be too late to get rid of my informants 382 00:31:41,290 --> 00:31:44,440 after Your Majesty becomes level-headed. 383 00:31:44,440 --> 00:31:47,520 Will you make a fool out of me to the end? 384 00:31:47,520 --> 00:31:49,350 Did I not say I will face it myself? 385 00:31:49,350 --> 00:31:51,010 Did I not say I will handle it? 386 00:31:51,010 --> 00:31:52,730 I, as King! 387 00:31:52,730 --> 00:31:54,620 Did I not say I will take care of it! 388 00:31:54,620 --> 00:31:56,500 Your Majesty. 389 00:31:56,500 --> 00:31:59,470 If you view me as the King, then stop here. 390 00:31:59,470 --> 00:32:02,090 If you bring up Sangwang again, 391 00:32:02,090 --> 00:32:04,780 I will not let you off. 392 00:32:31,330 --> 00:32:36,700 His Majesty is deeply worried after hearing that you have not eaten. 393 00:32:42,340 --> 00:32:46,950 I said to bring Sangwang to me. 394 00:32:46,950 --> 00:32:49,370 Sangwang! 395 00:33:38,340 --> 00:33:40,690 [Won Beom, Yi Seong Gye's right-hand man] 396 00:33:47,290 --> 00:33:51,880 He brought the commands of Taesangwang. 397 00:33:53,480 --> 00:33:55,450 We will raise an army 398 00:33:56,500 --> 00:33:58,060 in Dongbukmyeon as originally planned. 399 00:33:58,060 --> 00:33:59,620 [Nam Jeong: Yi Bang Gwa's right-hand man] 400 00:34:00,220 --> 00:34:05,000 Is not Taesangwang imprisoned in the palace? 401 00:34:05,000 --> 00:34:07,700 He predicted all of this. 402 00:34:07,700 --> 00:34:09,860 He must have a plan. 403 00:34:09,860 --> 00:34:11,540 Then... 404 00:34:12,550 --> 00:34:18,400 the Gabyeolcho in the Three Armies need to join us, 405 00:34:18,400 --> 00:34:22,750 but Sangwang needs to make his intentions known first. 406 00:34:22,750 --> 00:34:24,990 He is... 407 00:34:24,990 --> 00:34:27,910 sill unable to decide. 408 00:34:29,140 --> 00:34:33,900 I am not sure what he is so afraid of. 409 00:34:36,650 --> 00:34:39,090 Then let us do this. 410 00:34:39,090 --> 00:34:41,680 Let us show him the secret royal order we signed. 411 00:34:41,680 --> 00:34:43,330 How will we deliver that to him? 412 00:34:43,330 --> 00:34:47,580 After the incident at Hoeamsa, the security at the palace has grown strict. 413 00:34:48,540 --> 00:34:50,310 There is... 414 00:34:51,740 --> 00:34:55,210 one way to do so. 415 00:35:05,640 --> 00:35:07,690 Tell me. 416 00:35:07,690 --> 00:35:14,570 At Nam Jeong's house, several former Gabyeolcho met in secret. 417 00:35:14,570 --> 00:35:16,110 What did you say? 418 00:35:28,410 --> 00:35:32,720 Aigoo, my Princess must be pretty powerful. 419 00:35:32,720 --> 00:35:35,740 To think I would live in a house like this! 420 00:35:39,930 --> 00:35:41,430 My goodness... 421 00:35:42,240 --> 00:35:43,640 Welcome. 422 00:35:43,640 --> 00:35:47,070 I was waiting for you while stretching my shoulders. 423 00:35:51,070 --> 00:35:54,480 You cannot buy that safflower blush these days 424 00:35:54,480 --> 00:35:56,680 even if you wanted to. 425 00:35:56,680 --> 00:36:00,480 - Oh, really? Then I will take this, and- - This one. 426 00:36:00,480 --> 00:36:02,530 Okay, let me see. 427 00:36:03,520 --> 00:36:06,000 It looks so good on you. 428 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:07,780 Really? 429 00:36:07,780 --> 00:36:10,260 - This one, too. - Goodness, this woman. 430 00:36:10,260 --> 00:36:12,280 You know, that thing. 431 00:36:18,460 --> 00:36:19,790 This. 432 00:36:19,790 --> 00:36:24,530 I barely managed to find it after digging around Boseong. 433 00:36:24,530 --> 00:36:27,140 If you wash your private parts with this, 434 00:36:28,450 --> 00:36:31,930 it will be very effective in... 435 00:36:33,800 --> 00:36:35,440 That scared me. 436 00:36:35,440 --> 00:36:37,310 Who is it? 437 00:36:46,780 --> 00:36:51,000 You want me to deliver this to the Attendant Lady of Sangwang's palace? 438 00:36:51,000 --> 00:36:53,250 That is correct. 439 00:36:53,250 --> 00:36:55,750 What is this? 440 00:36:57,860 --> 00:37:01,240 You do not need to know. 441 00:37:56,240 --> 00:38:01,400 I heard several times that Taesangwang is looking for you. 442 00:38:07,000 --> 00:38:10,020 You are quite peaceful 443 00:38:10,020 --> 00:38:14,890 despite the chaotic situation around you, Sangwang. 444 00:38:14,890 --> 00:38:17,190 My mind is conflicted. 445 00:38:17,190 --> 00:38:19,990 Seeing how you are unable to tell, 446 00:38:19,990 --> 00:38:22,940 I see that I was not found out. 447 00:39:22,366 --> 00:39:23,556 What is it? 448 00:39:23,556 --> 00:39:27,916 - I was worried, so I made some porridge. - Porridge? 449 00:39:27,916 --> 00:39:32,106 I remembered she used to eat black sesame porridge to calm her stomach and 450 00:39:32,106 --> 00:39:34,176 improve her appetite when she lived in Chudong. 451 00:39:34,176 --> 00:39:37,066 Goodness, so commendable. 452 00:39:38,656 --> 00:39:40,486 Your Majesty, 453 00:39:40,486 --> 00:39:43,636 Favored Court Lady has brought some black sesame porridge. 454 00:39:43,636 --> 00:39:45,456 Shall I have her come in? 455 00:39:45,456 --> 00:39:47,296 Have her come in. 456 00:39:52,036 --> 00:39:55,046 I am Your Majesty's servant. 457 00:39:56,006 --> 00:39:57,466 Then, 458 00:39:58,466 --> 00:40:03,096 can you find out what the King is thinking and tell me? 459 00:40:06,396 --> 00:40:08,286 Can you? 460 00:40:09,126 --> 00:40:10,766 If I do, 461 00:40:13,316 --> 00:40:16,896 can I serve you closely? 462 00:40:23,046 --> 00:40:24,846 That is so. 463 00:40:28,126 --> 00:40:29,636 Yes. 464 00:40:35,936 --> 00:40:39,076 His Majesty said he will come here. 465 00:40:39,076 --> 00:40:41,566 The reason he is seeking Favored Court Lady's quarters is- 466 00:40:41,566 --> 00:40:43,786 I know. 467 00:40:54,866 --> 00:40:57,616 His Majesty is here. 468 00:41:08,646 --> 00:41:10,276 There is no need. 469 00:41:16,296 --> 00:41:21,236 Has Yeoseonggun visited the Queen's chambers recently? 470 00:41:21,236 --> 00:41:22,746 Yes. 471 00:41:22,746 --> 00:41:27,076 Yeoganggun and Yeoseonggun both came by. 472 00:41:29,336 --> 00:41:31,546 What did they talk about? 473 00:41:31,546 --> 00:41:34,826 It appeared that they were talking about Sangwang. 474 00:41:34,826 --> 00:41:36,066 What did they say? 475 00:41:36,066 --> 00:41:39,356 I could not hear in detail 476 00:41:39,356 --> 00:41:43,196 because they spoke so secretively in a low voice. 477 00:41:43,196 --> 00:41:48,316 You need to tell me everything that you hear regarding Sangwang. 478 00:41:48,316 --> 00:41:49,966 Yes. 479 00:41:56,976 --> 00:41:58,876 That is all. 480 00:43:04,456 --> 00:43:08,246 If you carelessly rush like last time, you can mess things up. 481 00:43:08,246 --> 00:43:13,056 So allow His Majesty to decide the sleeping arrangements. 482 00:43:33,256 --> 00:43:38,256 I hear His Majesty is staying tonight at Favored Court Lady's quarters. 483 00:43:38,256 --> 00:43:41,506 As Queen, must I know 484 00:43:42,446 --> 00:43:46,346 which quarters the King spends the night in? 485 00:43:46,346 --> 00:43:48,636 That is so. 486 00:43:48,636 --> 00:43:50,696 It is late at night. 487 00:43:50,696 --> 00:43:52,056 I suggest you sleep now. 488 00:43:52,056 --> 00:43:55,206 I understand, so leave. 489 00:43:56,196 --> 00:43:57,726 Yes. 490 00:44:24,996 --> 00:44:27,006 No! 491 00:44:44,446 --> 00:44:47,976 How dare you! 492 00:44:47,976 --> 00:44:50,716 You will never deserve it. 493 00:44:50,716 --> 00:44:52,716 I will kill you 494 00:44:52,716 --> 00:44:56,776 and undo everything that went wrong. 495 00:45:12,666 --> 00:45:14,206 Your Majesty. 496 00:45:14,206 --> 00:45:15,716 Your Majesty! 497 00:45:15,716 --> 00:45:17,336 Your Majesty. 498 00:45:25,836 --> 00:45:27,526 Your Majesty. 499 00:45:43,076 --> 00:45:47,086 You should lie down straight and sleep comfortably. 500 00:46:02,506 --> 00:46:04,296 Are you not going to sleep? 501 00:46:05,256 --> 00:46:07,006 As for me, 502 00:46:08,426 --> 00:46:12,076 instead of sleeping while looking at Your Majesty's back, 503 00:46:13,476 --> 00:46:18,556 despite the dim moonlight, I would rather 504 00:46:18,556 --> 00:46:24,396 sit here and look at your face all night. 505 00:46:33,686 --> 00:46:37,186 You were a maidservant of the Queen at the private residence. 506 00:46:37,186 --> 00:46:40,346 Then, you became a Main Chamber Maid after entering the palace. 507 00:46:40,346 --> 00:46:43,356 - Yes. - Then you received my favor 508 00:46:43,356 --> 00:46:46,296 - and became Favored Court Lady. - Yes. 509 00:46:46,296 --> 00:46:48,596 Not only that, you were bold enough 510 00:46:48,596 --> 00:46:51,306 to make me seek you out two times a month. 511 00:46:51,306 --> 00:46:56,036 Then, have you not gained enough? 512 00:47:02,966 --> 00:47:05,316 I have not gained 513 00:47:06,326 --> 00:47:08,846 your attention. 514 00:47:25,976 --> 00:47:31,366 You should not keep one foot on the Queen while keeping the other foot on me. 515 00:47:32,196 --> 00:47:36,476 - Your Majesty. - You also must not decide for yourself what to tell 516 00:47:36,476 --> 00:47:38,096 and what not to tell me. 517 00:47:38,096 --> 00:47:41,746 You must report everything to me. 518 00:47:41,746 --> 00:47:43,566 Do you understand? 519 00:47:44,966 --> 00:47:47,636 Why are you not answering me? 520 00:47:47,636 --> 00:47:49,996 If I agree to do so, 521 00:47:51,536 --> 00:47:53,886 will you trust me? 522 00:47:54,956 --> 00:47:58,576 Everyone still thinks of me as the Queen's servant. 523 00:47:58,576 --> 00:48:01,216 I will trust you. I will... 524 00:48:02,256 --> 00:48:05,296 - trust you. - If I agree to do so, 525 00:48:06,956 --> 00:48:10,296 what will Your Majesty give me in return? 526 00:48:14,726 --> 00:48:16,776 I will give myself. 527 00:48:17,896 --> 00:48:20,396 I will... 528 00:48:20,396 --> 00:48:22,566 give you myself. 529 00:50:18,678 --> 00:50:22,948 All right. Did you serve the King well? 530 00:50:22,948 --> 00:50:24,638 Yes. 531 00:50:24,638 --> 00:50:28,858 Did he seem upset at all? 532 00:50:28,858 --> 00:50:32,518 No, he did not seem that way. 533 00:50:32,518 --> 00:50:35,678 He rested well. 534 00:50:36,518 --> 00:50:38,438 You are quite good. 535 00:50:38,438 --> 00:50:42,038 To think you satisfied him in my absence. 536 00:50:42,038 --> 00:50:43,368 That is not so. 537 00:50:43,368 --> 00:50:47,448 I will merely do what you say. 538 00:50:47,448 --> 00:50:49,288 You may leave. 539 00:51:00,628 --> 00:51:03,158 Your Majesty, it appears our opportunity has come. 540 00:51:03,158 --> 00:51:05,398 Are you referring to the envoy from Ming? 541 00:51:06,368 --> 00:51:08,298 Yes, you knew about it. 542 00:51:08,298 --> 00:51:10,848 If the envoy from Ming comes looking for Taesangwang, 543 00:51:10,848 --> 00:51:13,668 it will be difficult to discuss deposing the Queen any longer. 544 00:51:13,668 --> 00:51:15,218 - Yes. - Yes. 545 00:51:15,218 --> 00:51:18,138 Help the King make the decision. 546 00:51:18,138 --> 00:51:20,078 - Yes. - But... 547 00:51:20,078 --> 00:51:22,608 it will not look good if you pressure him too much. 548 00:51:22,608 --> 00:51:23,748 Yes, Your Majesty. 549 00:51:23,748 --> 00:51:28,848 But I do not know if it is okay to let Taesangwang leave the palace. 550 00:51:28,848 --> 00:51:32,038 Rumors of what is happening at Dongbukmyeon are ominous. 551 00:51:32,038 --> 00:51:35,068 Have our informants pay close attention through Pan Su. 552 00:51:35,068 --> 00:51:37,428 Yes, Your Majesty. 553 00:51:44,318 --> 00:51:46,028 Give this... 554 00:51:48,818 --> 00:51:52,858 You want me to give this to Sangwang? 555 00:51:52,858 --> 00:51:55,708 That is correct. And... 556 00:51:58,378 --> 00:51:59,948 - This is... - What is this? 557 00:51:59,948 --> 00:52:02,028 It is not much, but... 558 00:52:02,028 --> 00:52:04,058 - No. - Court Lady. 559 00:52:19,518 --> 00:52:23,488 His Majesty is here. 560 00:52:50,438 --> 00:52:51,968 Your Majesty. 561 00:52:51,968 --> 00:52:56,368 The envoy from Ming will be arriving in Gaegyeong soon. 562 00:52:56,368 --> 00:53:00,128 How is the reception of the envoy from Ming progressing? 563 00:53:00,128 --> 00:53:05,058 It is traditional for the Queen's palace to prepare for this, 564 00:53:08,548 --> 00:53:11,818 but we are currently discussing deposing the Queen. 565 00:53:11,818 --> 00:53:15,188 No matter how well the Yeongjeopdogam prepares, [Yeongjeopdogam: A temporary office created for receiving Ming envoys] 566 00:53:15,188 --> 00:53:19,868 I am afraid there might be some problems. 567 00:53:23,198 --> 00:53:28,018 The envoy from Ming said he would meet with Taesangwang and hear directly from him. 568 00:53:28,018 --> 00:53:30,888 Even if he says he will hear directly from Taesangwang, 569 00:53:30,888 --> 00:53:34,918 their actual goal is to receive tribute. 570 00:53:34,918 --> 00:53:39,488 What Yunwen needs the most in his ongoing war with Zhu Di must be horses. 571 00:53:39,488 --> 00:53:42,528 But if we just offer horses as a tribute to Yunwen 572 00:53:42,528 --> 00:53:45,648 and Zhu Di ends up taking control of the empire... 573 00:53:45,648 --> 00:53:48,758 We have to consider that possibility as well. 574 00:53:51,288 --> 00:53:54,988 We need to stall for time so we can see how the war is progressing. 575 00:53:54,988 --> 00:53:59,368 However, only Taesangwang is capable of doing that. 576 00:53:59,368 --> 00:54:04,378 I hear that the envoy became close friends with Taesangwang 577 00:54:04,378 --> 00:54:07,478 during his time at Dongbukmyeon. 578 00:54:07,478 --> 00:54:11,688 But will Taesangwang do this for us? 579 00:54:13,328 --> 00:54:17,088 How about you tell the Queen to help? 580 00:54:18,118 --> 00:54:21,228 She acted as a temporary bridge between Your Majesty and Taesangwang 581 00:54:21,228 --> 00:54:24,258 before you ascended to the throne. 582 00:54:36,628 --> 00:54:42,398 Are you telling me to meet Father and persuade him? 583 00:54:42,398 --> 00:54:44,478 What will you do? 584 00:54:44,478 --> 00:54:46,598 I will do it. 585 00:54:46,598 --> 00:54:48,158 However... 586 00:54:54,038 --> 00:54:56,318 It is your right as the Queen. 587 00:55:10,498 --> 00:55:12,188 Sir! 588 00:55:12,998 --> 00:55:15,148 They are no longer discussing deposing the Queen. 589 00:55:15,148 --> 00:55:18,638 Thus, we must pick a date for the royal consummation. 590 00:55:18,638 --> 00:55:22,628 It has been 11 days since Her Majesty's last period. 591 00:55:23,408 --> 00:55:26,138 However, tomorrow is the day of the snake. So that is no good. 592 00:55:26,138 --> 00:55:28,728 You say the day of the snake and the day of the tiger are no good. 593 00:55:28,728 --> 00:55:30,618 And the first, 15th, and last day of the month are no good, either! 594 00:55:30,618 --> 00:55:32,538 Then when can it happen? 595 00:55:32,538 --> 00:55:35,488 Well, maybe we can look again next month. 596 00:55:35,488 --> 00:55:37,648 We cannot wait until then! 597 00:55:38,538 --> 00:55:41,388 Looking at the weather, 598 00:55:41,388 --> 00:55:44,198 there is also the risk of thunderstorms for the time being. 599 00:55:46,078 --> 00:55:49,238 How about tonight? 600 00:55:49,238 --> 00:55:50,438 Tonight? 601 00:55:50,438 --> 00:55:52,208 Today is not the day of the snake or the tiger. 602 00:55:52,208 --> 00:55:55,328 Nor is it the first or last day of the month. 603 00:55:56,218 --> 00:55:58,968 And it is not the 15th day of the month. 604 00:55:58,968 --> 00:56:01,628 And there are no thunderstorms. 605 00:56:01,628 --> 00:56:03,048 How could we so suddenly? 606 00:56:03,048 --> 00:56:04,648 There is a slight mist- 607 00:56:04,648 --> 00:56:06,098 That is settled! 608 00:56:06,098 --> 00:56:08,128 Let us set it up for tonight. 609 00:56:08,128 --> 00:56:10,018 There is no such rule! 610 00:56:10,018 --> 00:56:14,408 The rules are made based on need. Is it not? 611 00:56:14,408 --> 00:56:15,838 Come on now! 612 00:56:44,338 --> 00:56:46,438 You should stay here. 613 00:57:02,118 --> 00:57:08,488 I heard the leader of the envoys who came was a longtime friend of yours, Father. 614 00:57:08,488 --> 00:57:11,698 Welcome your long-lost friend and comfort him- 615 00:57:11,698 --> 00:57:14,098 You should get to the point. 616 00:57:16,058 --> 00:57:18,928 Supposedly, he will demand 10,000 horses as tribute. 617 00:57:18,928 --> 00:57:22,938 I would like for you to persuade him 618 00:57:22,938 --> 00:57:25,908 that it will take time to prepare this. 619 00:57:29,588 --> 00:57:34,238 You want to watch how the war between Yunwen and Zhu Di progresses 620 00:57:34,238 --> 00:57:37,688 and respond accordingly to the tribute demands. 621 00:57:37,688 --> 00:57:42,718 And so, you are asking me to buy you some time. 622 00:57:44,508 --> 00:57:48,548 If it is about such a matter, why are you here 623 00:57:48,548 --> 00:57:51,138 instead of the King? 624 00:57:52,368 --> 00:57:55,148 There was the incident at Hoeamsa, 625 00:57:55,148 --> 00:57:58,728 and he also felt you may find the King uncomfortable, Father. 626 00:57:58,728 --> 00:58:00,518 And? 627 00:58:01,708 --> 00:58:07,528 And he thinks you and I have been close since our private residence days. 628 00:58:07,528 --> 00:58:09,518 That was during your private residence days. 629 00:58:09,518 --> 00:58:12,128 He is now the King. 630 00:58:12,128 --> 00:58:14,858 There are things the King should do 631 00:58:14,858 --> 00:58:19,478 and things the Queen should do. 632 00:58:22,438 --> 00:58:23,688 What? 633 00:58:23,688 --> 00:58:29,188 Will you talk about the people and lecture me again? 634 00:58:29,188 --> 00:58:32,448 - No, Father. - Do you... 635 00:58:32,448 --> 00:58:34,858 perhaps even subconsciously, 636 00:58:37,808 --> 00:58:43,318 consider this nation, Joseon, to belong to the Min family? 637 00:58:44,688 --> 00:58:46,618 How could you say such a thing? 638 00:58:46,618 --> 00:58:49,698 - You enthroned the current King. - Father. 639 00:58:49,698 --> 00:58:56,738 I say this since the King has always been manipulated under the folds of your skirt. 640 00:58:57,738 --> 00:58:59,538 Will you not... 641 00:59:01,038 --> 00:59:04,928 see more bloodshed in the future? 642 00:59:04,928 --> 00:59:06,818 How could you say such terrible things? 643 00:59:06,818 --> 00:59:09,288 I am referring to Sangwang. 644 00:59:09,288 --> 00:59:10,608 Father. 645 00:59:10,608 --> 00:59:12,358 Father. 646 00:59:18,898 --> 00:59:21,568 I called for him. 647 00:59:24,878 --> 00:59:26,818 What do you want me to do? 648 00:59:26,818 --> 00:59:30,198 - Die. - Father! 649 00:59:30,198 --> 00:59:32,918 [The Queen Who Crowns] 650 00:59:32,918 --> 00:59:41,378 ♫ Only the moonlight lights up the entire mountain ♫ 651 00:59:41,378 --> 00:59:51,478 ♫ Oh, heavens, holding your breath from being shy ♫ 652 00:59:51,478 --> 01:00:01,098 ♫ Until the day breaks ♫ 653 01:00:01,098 --> 01:00:08,598 ♫ We are separated, and I sing alone ♫ 654 01:00:08,598 --> 01:00:12,368 At each hour, the court lady on duty will give the signal. 655 01:00:12,368 --> 01:00:14,028 At her signal... 656 01:00:14,028 --> 01:00:16,098 You just have to follow! 657 01:00:16,098 --> 01:00:19,228 Following and obeying mindlessly... Is that it? 658 01:00:19,228 --> 01:00:22,028 I am saying you should be clever. 659 01:00:22,978 --> 01:00:25,208 In the end, they will stage a rebellion. 660 01:00:25,208 --> 01:00:29,738 The sorrow of having to kill my own son is my cause! 661 01:00:29,738 --> 01:00:30,968 Hyungnim! 662 01:00:30,968 --> 01:00:33,128 Save her. Only you can, Queen. 663 01:00:33,128 --> 01:00:36,728 How about you beg me to save her?