1 00:00:51,458 --> 00:00:54,541 ALL CHARACTERS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND EVENTS IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTITIOUS, 2 00:00:54,624 --> 00:00:56,333 AND ARE UNRELATED TO HISTORICAL FACTS 3 00:01:09,250 --> 00:01:10,417 How much did she hear? 4 00:01:12,833 --> 00:01:16,166 I can find out by what she first says when her life is at risk. 5 00:01:18,166 --> 00:01:21,958 If she says she didn't hear anything and begs me to spare her, she will die. 6 00:01:22,041 --> 00:01:23,417 It means she heard everything. 7 00:01:24,666 --> 00:01:25,791 You. 8 00:01:26,791 --> 00:01:29,208 If you kill me now, you'll regret it forever. 9 00:01:34,791 --> 00:01:36,458 That's not all I have. 10 00:01:41,999 --> 00:01:43,417 Let's move this out of the way. 11 00:01:45,166 --> 00:01:46,125 You wait right there. 12 00:01:54,749 --> 00:01:55,708 Here. 13 00:01:57,250 --> 00:01:59,541 Looks like you hit the jackpot today. 14 00:02:05,083 --> 00:02:06,458 Look. Isn't it pretty? 15 00:02:06,541 --> 00:02:07,541 It's yours. 16 00:02:08,250 --> 00:02:09,250 Is she buying time? 17 00:02:10,083 --> 00:02:12,250 What the heck? Aren't you a thief? 18 00:02:13,250 --> 00:02:14,250 Darn it. 19 00:02:15,250 --> 00:02:17,624 Do you even know who I am? 20 00:02:18,500 --> 00:02:19,541 I… 21 00:02:19,624 --> 00:02:21,250 She'll say that she's the Queen. 22 00:02:22,666 --> 00:02:24,749 I served in the Special Warfare Command. 23 00:02:28,874 --> 00:02:30,000 Come at me. 24 00:02:31,541 --> 00:02:33,624 Hey, you think all military cooks are the same? 25 00:02:34,333 --> 00:02:38,083 Cooks at the Special Warfare Command can kill ghosts even with a kitchen knife! 26 00:02:38,666 --> 00:02:40,541 Come at me. I'm not scared at all. 27 00:02:41,291 --> 00:02:43,708 Come at me. Come on. 28 00:02:43,791 --> 00:02:47,041 How can she speak such nonsense with great sincerity? 29 00:03:41,833 --> 00:03:42,666 That's awesome! 30 00:04:05,125 --> 00:04:06,500 His face is his weakness. 31 00:04:18,958 --> 00:04:19,791 That's awesome. 32 00:05:42,749 --> 00:05:44,500 Seeing how His Majesty is covering his face, 33 00:05:44,582 --> 00:05:46,083 he is hiding his identity. 34 00:06:25,083 --> 00:06:26,083 Who goes there? 35 00:06:29,083 --> 00:06:30,749 I am Kim Byung-in, the son of Kim Jwa-geun. 36 00:06:33,208 --> 00:06:34,291 What brings you here? 37 00:06:37,333 --> 00:06:38,500 Were you robbed? 38 00:06:38,582 --> 00:06:39,958 He did not go far. 39 00:06:41,582 --> 00:06:42,916 Search the area thoroughly. 40 00:06:43,708 --> 00:06:44,874 He is not alone. 41 00:06:44,958 --> 00:06:46,208 Yes, sir. 42 00:06:46,791 --> 00:06:47,624 Split and search. 43 00:07:00,166 --> 00:07:01,833 Are you all right, my cousin? 44 00:07:05,500 --> 00:07:06,375 Cousin? 45 00:07:09,666 --> 00:07:12,582 Why is he looking at his cousin with those eyes? 46 00:07:14,958 --> 00:07:16,000 So-yong. 47 00:07:18,291 --> 00:07:20,000 She must have been shocked. 48 00:07:22,916 --> 00:07:24,291 Who would dare do this? 49 00:07:34,417 --> 00:07:35,749 My cards are… 50 00:07:37,874 --> 00:07:39,666 -Darn it. -What is the meaning of this? 51 00:07:41,208 --> 00:07:42,624 We were looking for someone suspicious. 52 00:07:42,708 --> 00:07:45,250 -Darn it. -What are you doing? 53 00:07:45,874 --> 00:07:49,083 I just blurted out what my cards are because they startled me. 54 00:07:49,166 --> 00:07:50,208 This round is invalid. 55 00:07:50,291 --> 00:07:51,458 Who said it is invalid? 56 00:07:51,541 --> 00:07:53,291 How can we continue when my cards have been revealed? 57 00:07:53,375 --> 00:07:55,666 You made that mistake. Why should I suffer for it? 58 00:07:55,749 --> 00:07:56,833 You darn miser. 59 00:07:59,333 --> 00:08:02,458 -That was a lot. -Did you just spit on my face? 60 00:08:03,041 --> 00:08:03,958 Whatever. 61 00:08:07,250 --> 00:08:08,624 You little… 62 00:08:11,417 --> 00:08:13,417 -Get him. -"Get him." 63 00:08:15,083 --> 00:08:17,000 Why are you all just standing and watching? 64 00:08:17,083 --> 00:08:19,041 Close the doors so Captain Hong cannot flee, 65 00:08:19,125 --> 00:08:20,708 and begone, all of you! 66 00:08:20,791 --> 00:08:23,582 You act bold when you are not even a good fighter. 67 00:08:23,666 --> 00:08:26,250 I shall teach him a lesson today. 68 00:08:27,958 --> 00:08:29,666 -Please protect me. -Next time. 69 00:08:29,749 --> 00:08:31,582 -Next time? -I said begone, all of you! 70 00:08:32,500 --> 00:08:33,417 Do not just go… 71 00:08:35,000 --> 00:08:35,833 Captain Hong. 72 00:08:36,417 --> 00:08:38,749 I will be sure to teach you a lesson today! 73 00:08:41,791 --> 00:08:42,833 That was realistic. 74 00:08:46,458 --> 00:08:49,291 Can you not take a joke? 75 00:08:49,375 --> 00:08:51,083 How could you swing a real sword? 76 00:08:53,916 --> 00:08:55,041 Not there! 77 00:08:55,125 --> 00:08:56,500 I am not married yet! 78 00:08:57,000 --> 00:08:57,833 Let us go. 79 00:09:00,582 --> 00:09:02,000 You call that swordsmanship? 80 00:09:22,208 --> 00:09:23,582 You did not get hurt, did you? 81 00:09:23,666 --> 00:09:25,041 I am fine. 82 00:09:26,291 --> 00:09:28,541 I did not know that Kim Byung-in was with her. 83 00:09:29,582 --> 00:09:30,958 Was it a trap set by them? 84 00:09:32,250 --> 00:09:34,958 They would never use the Queen as the lure for a trap. 85 00:09:35,041 --> 00:09:39,624 Besides, it bothers me how abnormal the Queen's reaction was. 86 00:09:40,125 --> 00:09:42,041 If we rush in before understanding the situation, 87 00:09:42,125 --> 00:09:43,666 it may lead to greater trouble. 88 00:09:44,624 --> 00:09:46,417 We must figure out the situation first. 89 00:09:47,000 --> 00:09:47,833 However, 90 00:09:48,833 --> 00:09:50,375 if the Queen heard everything… 91 00:09:52,458 --> 00:09:54,791 It was I who faced the Queen. 92 00:09:55,916 --> 00:09:57,417 Please trust my judgment. 93 00:10:00,916 --> 00:10:02,958 Yes, Your Majesty. 94 00:10:04,041 --> 00:10:06,291 If my judgment is wrong… 95 00:10:10,041 --> 00:10:12,582 we will already be too late to stop the bloodbath. 96 00:10:20,833 --> 00:10:23,874 EPISODE 3: SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY 97 00:10:28,000 --> 00:10:30,874 GWANGHWAMUN GATE 98 00:10:34,916 --> 00:10:36,291 Someone important is here. 99 00:10:36,375 --> 00:10:38,666 No matter how important, if it is not the King-- 100 00:10:39,749 --> 00:10:41,666 Put away your swords! 101 00:10:46,250 --> 00:10:47,333 Let us go. 102 00:10:54,333 --> 00:10:56,541 I want this incident to be covered up quietly. 103 00:10:57,125 --> 00:10:58,125 Yes, sir. 104 00:11:06,958 --> 00:11:07,791 Oh, dear! 105 00:11:13,333 --> 00:11:14,916 She fainted from shock, 106 00:11:15,708 --> 00:11:17,624 so make the bedding 107 00:11:17,708 --> 00:11:19,708 and make preparations to care for her without being seen. 108 00:11:19,791 --> 00:11:20,999 Yes, my lord. 109 00:11:45,582 --> 00:11:47,417 Why are you here, Your Highness? 110 00:11:47,999 --> 00:11:49,417 It is you again, Byung-in. 111 00:11:51,874 --> 00:11:54,708 You are the only one who can find me when I hide. 112 00:11:56,291 --> 00:11:57,958 You have the royal wedding tomorrow. 113 00:11:58,708 --> 00:12:00,333 Why are you here? 114 00:12:01,541 --> 00:12:04,250 I left the palace because it felt like I was losing my mind. 115 00:12:05,958 --> 00:12:06,958 But I have… 116 00:12:08,874 --> 00:12:09,874 nowhere to go. 117 00:12:37,333 --> 00:12:39,250 I will escort you to the palace right away 118 00:12:40,041 --> 00:12:42,333 without having anyone see you. 119 00:12:45,291 --> 00:12:47,375 The dream I have had since I was young 120 00:12:49,500 --> 00:12:51,083 will come true tomorrow. 121 00:12:52,833 --> 00:12:55,166 My dream was to be the Queen. 122 00:12:59,250 --> 00:13:01,375 My dream comes true tomorrow. 123 00:13:05,333 --> 00:13:06,791 My dream… 124 00:13:09,666 --> 00:13:10,958 will disappear tomorrow. 125 00:13:15,541 --> 00:13:17,166 What is wrong? 126 00:13:19,291 --> 00:13:20,874 Byung-in, I am scared… 127 00:13:22,458 --> 00:13:23,417 to live. 128 00:13:25,417 --> 00:13:26,958 I am too scared to live. 129 00:13:27,958 --> 00:13:30,500 -Your Highness. -Do not call me that! 130 00:13:31,666 --> 00:13:33,916 At least for today, call me by my name. 131 00:13:35,375 --> 00:13:36,916 So I would not forget myself. 132 00:13:39,417 --> 00:13:40,458 So I would not… 133 00:13:43,208 --> 00:13:44,333 lose myself. 134 00:13:45,791 --> 00:13:47,749 What are you so afraid of? 135 00:13:49,125 --> 00:13:52,083 I am not my own self. 136 00:13:53,582 --> 00:13:55,791 I have lived my life thinking I am my own self, 137 00:13:57,208 --> 00:13:58,333 but I was not. 138 00:13:59,083 --> 00:14:01,791 Every single thing was a lie. 139 00:14:18,500 --> 00:14:20,666 You are clearly So-yong. 140 00:14:25,958 --> 00:14:27,916 You are a precious person to me. 141 00:14:31,125 --> 00:14:34,125 The one I have seen all these years and have loved in secret. 142 00:14:43,791 --> 00:14:45,417 I will not let you go. 143 00:14:50,458 --> 00:14:52,083 I will not forget you. 144 00:15:44,333 --> 00:15:45,458 What happened… 145 00:15:47,916 --> 00:15:49,833 to you that night? 146 00:15:54,791 --> 00:15:56,541 Kill me… 147 00:15:59,250 --> 00:16:01,958 We summoned the royal physician. Please wait, Your Majesty. 148 00:16:04,541 --> 00:16:05,749 That darn charlatan. 149 00:16:06,874 --> 00:16:08,250 My head is already killing me. 150 00:16:08,333 --> 00:16:12,250 If he dares to show his face, I will really make him a eunuch this time! 151 00:16:16,833 --> 00:16:18,666 Then please eat this at least. 152 00:16:26,125 --> 00:16:28,250 It's too greasy. I think I'm going to throw up. 153 00:16:29,458 --> 00:16:31,083 Just how much did you drink? 154 00:16:31,624 --> 00:16:34,166 This woman isn't trained for alcohol consumption at all. 155 00:16:34,749 --> 00:16:36,500 It's been so long since I blacked out like this. 156 00:16:39,666 --> 00:16:41,083 How did I come back last night? 157 00:16:42,833 --> 00:16:45,874 You were lucky that your cousin, Young Master Byung-in, brought you back. 158 00:16:45,958 --> 00:16:48,250 You could've been in big trouble. 159 00:16:49,458 --> 00:16:53,166 Thanks to him, I'm the only one who knows that you went outside. 160 00:16:53,250 --> 00:16:54,375 Cousin? 161 00:16:55,291 --> 00:16:56,541 How did I meet my cousin? 162 00:16:57,291 --> 00:16:58,833 I am not sure about that either. 163 00:16:59,958 --> 00:17:03,874 But Young Master Byung-in said you passed out from shock. 164 00:17:03,958 --> 00:17:05,333 What on earth… 165 00:17:05,417 --> 00:17:07,417 What do you mean? I was just totally drunk. 166 00:17:08,166 --> 00:17:10,458 But being the Queen has its perks. 167 00:17:10,541 --> 00:17:12,208 I can open the gates during the curfew. 168 00:17:12,291 --> 00:17:14,166 He's your cousin, 169 00:17:14,250 --> 00:17:16,500 but also the adopted son of Lord Kim Jwa-geun. 170 00:17:16,582 --> 00:17:17,541 Really? 171 00:17:23,291 --> 00:17:25,666 Where's Lady-in-waiting Choi? Is she late? 172 00:17:27,208 --> 00:17:29,041 Young Master Byung-in sent her to work outside 173 00:17:29,125 --> 00:17:31,708 so you wouldn't get caught for your hangover. 174 00:17:32,417 --> 00:17:33,833 She hates going outside the palace, 175 00:17:33,916 --> 00:17:36,874 so it was really troublesome to force her to go outside. 176 00:17:37,500 --> 00:17:40,333 But why does everyone hate going outside of the palace? 177 00:17:41,041 --> 00:17:43,833 Well, it's dangerous outside of the palace, 178 00:17:44,500 --> 00:17:46,874 and everything's in the palace too. 179 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:50,166 Were you all hypnotized or something? 180 00:17:50,250 --> 00:17:52,333 But one crucial thing is missing in the palace. 181 00:17:52,916 --> 00:17:54,375 -What is it? -Freedom. 182 00:17:56,958 --> 00:17:58,833 It's not that different outside anyway. 183 00:18:00,125 --> 00:18:03,250 Anyway, it's good that nagging robot Lady-in-waiting Choi is gone. 184 00:18:03,833 --> 00:18:05,666 My head. 185 00:18:07,833 --> 00:18:10,500 It'd be best to eat a bowl of Yeolbul Instant Noodles 186 00:18:10,582 --> 00:18:12,749 and sweat like crazy. 187 00:18:14,291 --> 00:18:16,000 But there are no instant noodles 188 00:18:16,083 --> 00:18:18,125 or hangover relief drinks here. 189 00:18:21,417 --> 00:18:23,208 But I have power, don't I? 190 00:18:26,000 --> 00:18:27,458 Good grief. 191 00:18:28,708 --> 00:18:29,708 Start the fire. 192 00:18:30,749 --> 00:18:31,708 -Start the fire! -Start the fire! 193 00:18:31,791 --> 00:18:34,624 Just what is she saying? 194 00:18:35,291 --> 00:18:36,375 Why? 195 00:18:36,458 --> 00:18:38,375 This food is for Daejojeon Hall, but… 196 00:18:38,458 --> 00:18:39,500 Yes? 197 00:18:44,208 --> 00:18:45,708 What does that even mean? 198 00:18:58,417 --> 00:19:00,208 Is the boiled meat ready? 199 00:19:20,125 --> 00:19:21,208 This isn't it. 200 00:19:23,000 --> 00:19:24,500 Then this time… 201 00:19:35,208 --> 00:19:36,541 Come on. 202 00:19:37,125 --> 00:19:38,291 Is this the best they can do? 203 00:19:42,041 --> 00:19:44,375 Just what is the problem? Seriously. 204 00:19:58,250 --> 00:20:00,500 No. Too healthy. 205 00:20:16,500 --> 00:20:17,874 Not spicy enough. 206 00:20:24,541 --> 00:20:26,708 Too spicy! Are they trying to kill me? 207 00:20:32,291 --> 00:20:33,375 I am not doing this! 208 00:20:33,458 --> 00:20:36,333 If she is not satisfied, tell her to come and do it herself! 209 00:20:36,417 --> 00:20:37,541 How frustrating. 210 00:20:38,041 --> 00:20:39,500 I'm going to do it myself. 211 00:20:45,916 --> 00:20:49,208 The furnace has high heat, but it's hard to make fine adjustments. 212 00:20:49,291 --> 00:20:52,375 And an iron pot has high thermal conductivity, so… 213 00:20:55,833 --> 00:20:58,041 What if you get hurt? 214 00:20:58,125 --> 00:20:59,417 You've never stepped foot in the kitchen 215 00:20:59,500 --> 00:21:01,125 since you played house when you were young. 216 00:21:01,208 --> 00:21:03,000 Even I, the one who only played house, 217 00:21:03,791 --> 00:21:05,375 would do better than that. 218 00:21:09,916 --> 00:21:11,375 That thing is dangerous. 219 00:21:11,458 --> 00:21:12,791 Is this how I hold it? 220 00:21:13,791 --> 00:21:15,458 Be careful with your hand. 221 00:21:20,916 --> 00:21:22,333 Your Majesty. 222 00:21:28,749 --> 00:21:30,874 This is my first time so I'm not sure, but… 223 00:21:31,458 --> 00:21:34,208 But if I do this… 224 00:22:52,208 --> 00:22:54,208 I am sure she just mimicked how it looks. 225 00:22:54,833 --> 00:22:56,666 She could not have seasoned it properly. 226 00:22:57,333 --> 00:22:58,916 Of course, that is impossible. 227 00:22:58,999 --> 00:23:01,708 Yes, you are absolutely right. 228 00:23:03,500 --> 00:23:06,999 I have been working in the royal kitchen for 30 years. 229 00:23:07,083 --> 00:23:09,166 Do you think cooking is easy? 230 00:23:10,916 --> 00:23:14,417 Now let us see how terrible this is. 231 00:23:15,375 --> 00:23:17,166 Surely she could not have made it well. 232 00:23:41,500 --> 00:23:42,791 Is it that terrible? 233 00:23:45,417 --> 00:23:46,874 The aroma of shiitake mushrooms. 234 00:23:47,749 --> 00:23:48,958 The aroma of green onions. 235 00:23:51,624 --> 00:23:53,624 And the rich aroma of meat. 236 00:23:55,208 --> 00:23:58,458 This flavor, with the harmony of the three aromas… 237 00:24:11,375 --> 00:24:14,708 Sam means three, hyang means aroma, 238 00:24:14,791 --> 00:24:16,375 and ra means small pot. 239 00:24:16,999 --> 00:24:19,541 Because three aromas are contained in a small pot… 240 00:24:19,624 --> 00:24:20,958 Samhyangra! 241 00:24:24,125 --> 00:24:29,208 This is samhyangramyeon! 242 00:24:57,375 --> 00:24:59,208 Now I'm starting to get over this hangover. 243 00:24:59,291 --> 00:25:01,708 It would be perfect with just a little more MSG. 244 00:25:01,791 --> 00:25:03,250 But this is good enough for now. 245 00:25:04,999 --> 00:25:08,541 I have tasted so many delicacies thanks to you, 246 00:25:08,624 --> 00:25:11,375 but I've never tasted such amazing food in my life. 247 00:25:11,999 --> 00:25:13,166 Have another bite. 248 00:25:14,791 --> 00:25:18,333 Hey, giving you a bite of instant noodles means true love, you know. 249 00:25:19,958 --> 00:25:21,458 Then please excuse me. 250 00:25:29,582 --> 00:25:30,958 This is just so… 251 00:25:32,417 --> 00:25:34,208 I mean, you have never used a knife before, 252 00:25:34,291 --> 00:25:36,250 but you're better than the royal cook. 253 00:25:36,333 --> 00:25:38,874 Just what is it that you cannot do, Your Majesty? 254 00:25:41,041 --> 00:25:44,791 Right, I was someone perfect who was good at everything, 255 00:25:45,417 --> 00:25:47,333 but I can't do the most crucial thing now. 256 00:25:48,666 --> 00:25:51,417 What I was the best at, and what I loved the most. 257 00:25:55,749 --> 00:25:56,708 Sewing? 258 00:25:57,749 --> 00:26:00,166 Right, you were so good at it. 259 00:26:01,874 --> 00:26:03,166 Right. 260 00:26:03,749 --> 00:26:05,458 With my touch, 261 00:26:05,541 --> 00:26:08,708 flowers bloomed and butterflies flew. 262 00:26:09,791 --> 00:26:11,375 It was wild. 263 00:26:14,791 --> 00:26:17,375 His Majesty the King is here! 264 00:26:18,375 --> 00:26:19,749 Why does he have to come now? 265 00:26:20,375 --> 00:26:22,500 Darn it, this tastes bad when it gets mushy. 266 00:26:25,541 --> 00:26:26,458 That's hot. 267 00:26:30,458 --> 00:26:31,291 My Queen… 268 00:26:42,916 --> 00:26:44,333 I went to salute the elders, 269 00:26:44,417 --> 00:26:47,541 and I stopped by to see if you had a restful night. 270 00:26:48,666 --> 00:26:50,582 Did he realize that I went out last night? 271 00:26:51,208 --> 00:26:52,958 Why wouldn't I be unwell? 272 00:26:53,624 --> 00:26:55,999 Did you have a good night too, My King? 273 00:26:56,083 --> 00:26:57,541 Let's change the subject. 274 00:26:57,624 --> 00:26:59,333 She's changing the subject. 275 00:27:00,582 --> 00:27:02,166 Thanks to you. 276 00:27:05,291 --> 00:27:06,624 But, My Queen, 277 00:27:06,708 --> 00:27:07,666 did you drink? 278 00:27:09,541 --> 00:27:12,041 Me? No way. 279 00:27:12,125 --> 00:27:13,458 Wasn't it you who drank? 280 00:27:19,166 --> 00:27:20,375 Is this a staring contest? 281 00:27:25,749 --> 00:27:27,708 Has she always been this good at lying? 282 00:27:36,041 --> 00:27:37,500 Sorry. 283 00:27:38,125 --> 00:27:40,041 I'm not usually this rude, 284 00:27:40,125 --> 00:27:41,624 but you were getting too close. 285 00:27:45,666 --> 00:27:47,333 My nose is already ruined. 286 00:27:48,541 --> 00:27:49,916 I'm busy, so please excuse me. 287 00:27:50,458 --> 00:27:51,375 Your Majesty. 288 00:27:54,208 --> 00:27:55,749 I will go to Seonjeongjeon Hall. 289 00:27:55,833 --> 00:27:56,833 Yes, Your Majesty. 290 00:28:01,624 --> 00:28:04,375 I'm sure he's not busy, but why would he come here if he was? 291 00:28:06,500 --> 00:28:08,333 It's all soggy now. Damn it. 292 00:28:19,083 --> 00:28:21,041 I give my greetings to you, Your Majesty. 293 00:28:21,125 --> 00:28:25,208 Brother, can you please take a sniff 294 00:28:25,291 --> 00:28:27,666 and see if the smell has permeated my face? 295 00:28:27,749 --> 00:28:28,958 The smell? 296 00:28:29,541 --> 00:28:30,541 I am not sure yet. 297 00:28:31,958 --> 00:28:33,291 Please order that item. 298 00:28:36,833 --> 00:28:39,208 Just what in the world did the Queen eat? 299 00:28:40,916 --> 00:28:42,333 How indecent! 300 00:28:50,458 --> 00:28:52,958 Your Majesty, Young Master Kim Byung-in is here. 301 00:28:55,208 --> 00:28:56,208 My cousin? 302 00:28:58,291 --> 00:29:01,417 I owe you for what you did last night. 303 00:29:01,500 --> 00:29:03,458 I simply did what I must do. 304 00:29:07,749 --> 00:29:10,333 I have a guest, so I must treat you to tea… 305 00:29:10,417 --> 00:29:11,666 I missed you. 306 00:29:13,166 --> 00:29:14,500 That came out of nowhere. 307 00:29:15,000 --> 00:29:17,125 Whatever, I'll just play along. 308 00:29:17,208 --> 00:29:19,375 I missed you too. 309 00:29:21,208 --> 00:29:22,208 Thank goodness. 310 00:29:23,250 --> 00:29:26,874 Hearing you say that makes all of my worries disappear. 311 00:29:27,500 --> 00:29:29,874 What was so touching about that? 312 00:29:29,958 --> 00:29:31,208 I only found out much later 313 00:29:32,417 --> 00:29:34,666 that you fell into the lake after meeting with me. 314 00:29:35,166 --> 00:29:36,874 That day, you said you were afraid. 315 00:29:37,791 --> 00:29:38,958 What is he talking about? 316 00:29:40,666 --> 00:29:44,125 I did. I said that I was afraid that day. 317 00:29:44,208 --> 00:29:46,708 What I'm afraid of is… 318 00:29:49,375 --> 00:29:52,749 Well, there is nothing scarier in this world than other people. 319 00:29:53,500 --> 00:29:55,333 Did someone threaten you? 320 00:29:56,541 --> 00:29:58,417 Do you know who pushed you into the lake 321 00:29:58,916 --> 00:30:01,458 and who tried to harm you last night? 322 00:30:02,833 --> 00:30:03,749 Wait. 323 00:30:04,375 --> 00:30:08,000 I get the lake, but someone tried to harm me last night? 324 00:30:09,541 --> 00:30:10,458 What does that mean? 325 00:30:10,541 --> 00:30:11,749 Do you not remember? 326 00:30:12,541 --> 00:30:14,500 You were attacked by an assassin last night. 327 00:30:15,083 --> 00:30:15,916 An assassin? 328 00:30:16,458 --> 00:30:18,083 Are you saying I almost got killed? 329 00:30:18,166 --> 00:30:19,958 Who? Why? Me? 330 00:30:20,041 --> 00:30:21,749 I thought you might know… 331 00:30:22,958 --> 00:30:24,291 but it seems you do not. 332 00:30:25,125 --> 00:30:26,125 What the heck? 333 00:30:26,208 --> 00:30:28,624 So someone tried to kill me twice already? 334 00:30:29,541 --> 00:30:30,916 This woman is in danger. 335 00:30:31,000 --> 00:30:32,582 It may have something to do 336 00:30:32,666 --> 00:30:35,749 with the fear you told me about that day. 337 00:30:36,833 --> 00:30:39,791 You might not have heard, but I lost my memories. 338 00:30:39,874 --> 00:30:43,125 I'm sure you know better about the conversation we had. 339 00:30:44,916 --> 00:30:45,916 Did you really… 340 00:30:49,083 --> 00:30:51,041 lose all memories of that day? 341 00:30:51,666 --> 00:30:53,958 Yes, I remember absolutely nothing. 342 00:30:57,666 --> 00:31:00,500 That's not what's important. What did that son of… 343 00:31:01,708 --> 00:31:05,208 What did that scoundrel try to do to me? 344 00:31:06,083 --> 00:31:07,833 You escaped just in time. 345 00:31:08,417 --> 00:31:09,958 Judging by his swordsmanship 346 00:31:10,041 --> 00:31:13,125 and the quality of his clothing, the assassin was no ordinary man. 347 00:31:13,708 --> 00:31:15,250 I do not know how many there were, 348 00:31:15,791 --> 00:31:17,874 but there was someone helping him as well. 349 00:31:17,958 --> 00:31:20,417 So I would've been dead if it wasn't for you, right? 350 00:31:20,500 --> 00:31:23,250 It's a relief that we met. 351 00:31:36,874 --> 00:31:37,874 You. 352 00:31:43,291 --> 00:31:45,749 Why did you go outside of the palace yesterday? 353 00:31:45,833 --> 00:31:48,833 I went to go get some fresh air because I was feeling bothered. 354 00:31:50,749 --> 00:31:54,417 If the Grand Queen Dowager finds out that I went outside the palace, 355 00:31:54,500 --> 00:31:56,874 things can get quite troublesome. 356 00:31:57,666 --> 00:32:00,624 They would watch me closely, so I'd be totally stuck, 357 00:32:00,708 --> 00:32:02,500 and Hong-yeon might be beheaded. 358 00:32:03,291 --> 00:32:05,624 Can we just keep it to ourselves and let it slide? 359 00:32:06,666 --> 00:32:08,582 But we must find the culprit. 360 00:32:09,500 --> 00:32:11,000 We can do it in secret. 361 00:32:11,083 --> 00:32:13,833 It's because I'd be in big trouble. Okay? 362 00:32:15,250 --> 00:32:16,458 I understand. 363 00:32:16,541 --> 00:32:19,083 Who else knows you have been outside? 364 00:32:19,666 --> 00:32:20,749 Just Hong-yeon. 365 00:32:22,417 --> 00:32:24,916 I will order someone to watch Hong Yeon. 366 00:32:25,500 --> 00:32:26,333 Come on. 367 00:32:26,916 --> 00:32:29,041 Hong-yeon is willing to play dead if I say so. 368 00:32:29,624 --> 00:32:30,874 She's totally fine. 369 00:32:30,958 --> 00:32:32,417 Your Majesty, 370 00:32:32,500 --> 00:32:34,375 you must not trust anyone anymore. 371 00:32:34,958 --> 00:32:36,958 I've been seeing her for a long time too, 372 00:32:37,041 --> 00:32:39,624 but people close to you can be more terrifying. 373 00:32:40,291 --> 00:32:42,041 The palace is not a safe place. 374 00:32:42,541 --> 00:32:43,458 No. 375 00:32:45,624 --> 00:32:47,500 It may be more dangerous in the palace. 376 00:32:48,208 --> 00:32:52,291 Yes, I've forgotten how this place is. 377 00:32:52,375 --> 00:32:53,916 It's full of all kinds of schemes. 378 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:55,458 The average life expectancy here 379 00:32:55,541 --> 00:32:58,250 is as short as that of a battlefield. 380 00:32:59,500 --> 00:33:01,125 You do not need to be too afraid. 381 00:33:02,208 --> 00:33:04,041 I will protect you, Your Majesty. 382 00:33:05,000 --> 00:33:06,250 Thanks for saying that, 383 00:33:06,958 --> 00:33:08,166 but I must protect myself. 384 00:33:10,000 --> 00:33:12,083 This is no time to be enjoying a tour. 385 00:33:12,666 --> 00:33:15,624 You do not need to act tough when you are in front of me. 386 00:33:21,874 --> 00:33:27,458 DAEJOJEON HALL 387 00:33:32,708 --> 00:33:37,083 Even if you forgot, I can never forget it. 388 00:33:37,833 --> 00:33:40,125 The memory of that is imprinted on me. 389 00:33:46,083 --> 00:33:48,708 I swear I will find those scoundrels. 390 00:33:56,333 --> 00:33:58,833 Is this the place that has the silk threads 391 00:33:59,916 --> 00:34:01,333 from Qing? 392 00:34:21,208 --> 00:34:24,125 I heard you have something valuable from Qing. 393 00:34:31,000 --> 00:34:33,041 Word spreads quickly about things like this. 394 00:34:35,708 --> 00:34:36,624 Come this way. 395 00:34:53,582 --> 00:34:55,208 Did you put such precious items 396 00:34:55,791 --> 00:34:57,833 in a dirty place like this? 397 00:34:59,417 --> 00:35:01,666 It is because it is too precious. 398 00:35:15,333 --> 00:35:16,500 Here. 399 00:35:16,582 --> 00:35:17,874 What is this… 400 00:35:19,791 --> 00:35:22,291 You see, close one eye, 401 00:35:23,458 --> 00:35:27,041 and look into it, like this. 402 00:35:27,125 --> 00:35:29,417 Hello? Is anyone there? 403 00:35:29,500 --> 00:35:30,624 Yes. 404 00:35:31,582 --> 00:35:33,624 I think there has been a misunderstanding. 405 00:35:33,708 --> 00:35:36,083 I asked for silk threads from Qing… 406 00:35:38,458 --> 00:35:40,000 I asked for silk threads… 407 00:35:41,541 --> 00:35:43,749 What is this strange object for? 408 00:36:02,208 --> 00:36:04,708 That jerk Kim Byung-in told me not to trust anyone, 409 00:36:04,791 --> 00:36:06,333 but how can I trust him? 410 00:36:07,083 --> 00:36:08,874 Did Hong-yeon really do it? 411 00:36:09,458 --> 00:36:11,582 Or did Jo Hwa-jin do it again? 412 00:36:12,916 --> 00:36:16,166 It's been a long week. I might die without knowing the reason. 413 00:36:17,250 --> 00:36:18,749 Let's do what I'm good at. 414 00:36:18,833 --> 00:36:19,958 Taming with food. 415 00:36:20,458 --> 00:36:22,083 My cooking can even pierce through armor. 416 00:36:22,166 --> 00:36:24,458 It will get to the Grand Queen Dowager's heart too. 417 00:36:27,624 --> 00:36:28,500 Wait. 418 00:36:29,166 --> 00:36:31,250 Was this table from the Grand Queen Dowager's room? 419 00:36:31,333 --> 00:36:32,541 Yes, Your Majesty. 420 00:36:35,041 --> 00:36:36,958 Let's see. 421 00:36:37,541 --> 00:36:40,333 The table brought back from royalty contains vital information 422 00:36:40,417 --> 00:36:41,833 about their health and tastes, 423 00:36:41,916 --> 00:36:44,417 so no one is allowed to check it as they wish. 424 00:36:44,500 --> 00:36:45,375 Bring it in. 425 00:36:46,125 --> 00:36:48,500 Hey, come on! I'm the Queen! 426 00:36:48,582 --> 00:36:52,250 With all due respect, everyone calls me the royal cook. 427 00:36:52,333 --> 00:36:56,125 It means I am the boss of the royal kitchen. 428 00:36:57,708 --> 00:36:59,833 Then let's have a battle of cooking skills 429 00:37:01,624 --> 00:37:03,166 and prove who the boss is. 430 00:37:06,041 --> 00:37:07,958 How can you say such a thing… 431 00:37:08,041 --> 00:37:11,000 I must start preparing a royal meal, so please be on your way. 432 00:37:11,582 --> 00:37:13,749 Come on, are you afraid that you might lose? 433 00:37:14,749 --> 00:37:17,458 To me, whose only cooking experience is from playing house? 434 00:37:32,083 --> 00:37:34,291 How are the preparations for the royal meal… 435 00:38:24,708 --> 00:38:26,624 -Royal cook! -Royal cook! 436 00:38:26,708 --> 00:38:29,000 -Your Majesty! -Your Majesty 437 00:38:29,083 --> 00:38:31,166 -Your Majesty! -Royal cook! 438 00:38:37,541 --> 00:38:38,666 Darn it. 439 00:38:48,708 --> 00:38:49,833 Wait! 440 00:38:57,333 --> 00:38:58,250 When cooking, 441 00:38:59,250 --> 00:39:01,041 speed may matter 442 00:39:01,125 --> 00:39:03,874 but the taste matters more. 443 00:39:03,958 --> 00:39:05,083 You're right. 444 00:39:11,333 --> 00:39:13,458 -You. -You mean me? 445 00:39:13,541 --> 00:39:15,833 Your clothes are different. So you're not from the kitchen. 446 00:39:15,916 --> 00:39:17,624 -What is your affiliation? -Yes. 447 00:39:17,708 --> 00:39:19,375 I am the Head Eunuch of the Palace Kitchen, 448 00:39:19,458 --> 00:39:21,833 part of the Royal Cuisine Office that handles tributes to the king. 449 00:39:21,916 --> 00:39:22,874 You taste it. 450 00:39:23,417 --> 00:39:24,250 Me? 451 00:39:25,083 --> 00:39:26,541 These guys are his sidekicks, 452 00:39:26,624 --> 00:39:28,749 so they won't be honest with their evaluations. 453 00:39:28,833 --> 00:39:29,791 Come here. Taste it. 454 00:39:31,541 --> 00:39:32,624 Yes, Your Majesty. 455 00:39:36,375 --> 00:39:37,458 All right, then… 456 00:39:50,791 --> 00:39:54,291 I have never tasted anything like this in my life. 457 00:39:55,000 --> 00:39:58,666 It lives up to its name as it entertains my mouth. 458 00:39:59,250 --> 00:40:03,874 Never has any food given me such a sensation like my tongue dancing… 459 00:40:12,582 --> 00:40:13,708 Who are you? 460 00:40:23,125 --> 00:40:27,000 How dare a girl come into the royal kitchen! 461 00:40:27,083 --> 00:40:28,375 You brat! 462 00:40:32,041 --> 00:40:33,916 You're actually saying that to me, right? 463 00:40:34,582 --> 00:40:37,333 "How dare a girl" and "the royal kitchen". These two parts. 464 00:40:44,125 --> 00:40:45,166 Of course not. 465 00:40:51,666 --> 00:40:53,000 Your Majesty. 466 00:40:56,874 --> 00:40:57,708 Forget about that. 467 00:40:59,125 --> 00:41:00,874 Since I was faster in speed, 468 00:41:00,958 --> 00:41:02,874 and the taste of my food is flawless… 469 00:41:05,375 --> 00:41:07,375 at least while I'm here, 470 00:41:07,958 --> 00:41:09,417 I'm the boss. 471 00:41:11,208 --> 00:41:12,582 All of you, cooperate with me. 472 00:41:13,500 --> 00:41:14,874 -Yes, Your Majesty. -Yes, Your Majesty. 473 00:41:14,958 --> 00:41:15,916 Those bastards… 474 00:41:19,958 --> 00:41:23,749 From now on, watch and learn from this "girl" here. 475 00:41:24,250 --> 00:41:25,291 Okay? 476 00:41:27,916 --> 00:41:31,541 Your Majesty, His Majesty just arrived at Daejojeon Hall. 477 00:41:38,958 --> 00:41:41,208 Why are you here so early today? 478 00:41:41,791 --> 00:41:43,333 Because I missed you, My Queen. 479 00:41:44,333 --> 00:41:46,458 You have a good sense of humor today. 480 00:41:47,333 --> 00:41:49,541 Now, it's time for you to go to the detached palace. 481 00:41:50,166 --> 00:41:52,208 -Special Warfare Command. -What? 482 00:41:53,874 --> 00:41:56,083 Don't you have anything to say about these words? 483 00:41:56,166 --> 00:41:57,791 Is it a game of Word Chain? 484 00:41:57,874 --> 00:41:58,708 D… 485 00:42:00,166 --> 00:42:02,291 Do be gone, right now. 486 00:42:03,916 --> 00:42:06,582 -Military cook. -K? 487 00:42:08,624 --> 00:42:10,791 Come on, you're still a King. 488 00:42:10,874 --> 00:42:13,166 Won't I be beheaded for saying something like this? 489 00:42:13,250 --> 00:42:14,250 Go ahead. 490 00:42:15,166 --> 00:42:17,417 Knucklehead, that's a load of crap. 491 00:42:22,791 --> 00:42:24,874 Seeing how you blurt such foul words, 492 00:42:24,958 --> 00:42:27,250 you must be really displeased with the world. 493 00:42:27,333 --> 00:42:30,083 Tell me everything about what displeases you. 494 00:42:30,166 --> 00:42:32,333 I will not be going to the detached palace today. 495 00:42:32,916 --> 00:42:34,375 No, I'm not displeased. 496 00:42:34,458 --> 00:42:37,458 It feels like my life has never been more perfect. 497 00:42:39,666 --> 00:42:41,541 Did you not meet anyone today? 498 00:42:43,375 --> 00:42:44,624 What are you curious about? 499 00:42:44,708 --> 00:42:46,125 How much did you hear? 500 00:42:46,791 --> 00:42:49,417 I just want to hear about how your day was today. 501 00:42:49,500 --> 00:42:51,874 I will leave after a short chat. 502 00:42:56,166 --> 00:42:57,000 Well, 503 00:42:57,666 --> 00:42:59,125 my cousin did stop by… 504 00:43:00,874 --> 00:43:02,000 Your cousin? 505 00:43:02,083 --> 00:43:03,916 What was his name again? Kim Byung-in? 506 00:43:04,708 --> 00:43:05,708 For what reason? 507 00:43:05,791 --> 00:43:09,125 Why does it feel like I'm being interrogated? 508 00:43:09,958 --> 00:43:11,125 You are too sensitive. 509 00:43:11,874 --> 00:43:15,874 I was just concerned about whether my in-laws are in any trouble. 510 00:43:15,958 --> 00:43:17,417 It wasn't much. 511 00:43:17,500 --> 00:43:19,458 He just came to congratulate me on my wedding. 512 00:43:19,541 --> 00:43:21,166 Then I am relieved. 513 00:43:22,250 --> 00:43:26,291 But why do you hate me so much these days? 514 00:43:27,417 --> 00:43:30,333 Is she being hostile because she knows that I was the assassin? 515 00:43:31,624 --> 00:43:33,291 Because we're married. 516 00:43:33,375 --> 00:43:36,874 Even those who love each other to death, hate each other once they're married. 517 00:43:37,458 --> 00:43:39,708 Happy now? Go. 518 00:43:41,291 --> 00:43:43,000 You there. 519 00:43:43,083 --> 00:43:44,624 Lay out the bedding. 520 00:43:45,208 --> 00:43:47,833 What's with you? This isn't like what we promised. 521 00:43:47,916 --> 00:43:50,250 Chatting with you has made me tired, 522 00:43:50,333 --> 00:43:52,624 so I have no energy to go to Heejeongjeon Hall. 523 00:43:57,333 --> 00:43:59,874 Just as I thought. "Winner by day, loser by night." 524 00:44:07,500 --> 00:44:09,125 He is being too suspicious. 525 00:44:11,125 --> 00:44:12,958 She is being too suspicious. 526 00:44:17,833 --> 00:44:21,500 Your Majesty, you must not trust anyone anymore. 527 00:44:22,125 --> 00:44:25,417 Yes, this guy is the least trustworthy of all. 528 00:44:25,500 --> 00:44:27,208 Across all cultures and generations, 529 00:44:27,291 --> 00:44:30,541 husbands are the most likely suspects in the murders of their wives. 530 00:44:37,041 --> 00:44:39,708 She might say something in her sleep. 531 00:44:40,291 --> 00:44:42,208 What if he does something to me in my sleep? 532 00:44:42,833 --> 00:44:45,041 -I must not fall asleep. -I must not fall asleep. 533 00:45:45,375 --> 00:45:46,333 No. 534 00:45:47,333 --> 00:45:48,333 No… 535 00:45:49,041 --> 00:45:50,166 You cannot. 536 00:45:53,666 --> 00:45:54,791 No. 537 00:45:55,291 --> 00:45:56,375 No. 538 00:45:56,458 --> 00:45:57,708 No… 539 00:45:57,791 --> 00:46:00,125 Hey, what's wrong? 540 00:46:00,791 --> 00:46:02,291 You might die at this rate. 541 00:46:02,375 --> 00:46:04,541 Hey, wake up. 542 00:46:04,624 --> 00:46:05,541 Wake up! 543 00:46:15,916 --> 00:46:16,833 Hwa-jin. 544 00:46:18,208 --> 00:46:20,291 You saved me again. 545 00:46:20,375 --> 00:46:22,041 Thank you. 546 00:46:22,125 --> 00:46:24,708 Are you crazy? You little… 547 00:46:27,791 --> 00:46:28,833 Hwa-jin. 548 00:46:32,417 --> 00:46:33,541 My Queen. 549 00:46:35,417 --> 00:46:38,208 You cannot kill me by punching me like that. 550 00:46:39,083 --> 00:46:40,916 You could've died if I let you be. 551 00:46:40,999 --> 00:46:43,125 You struggled like crazy. 552 00:46:44,417 --> 00:46:48,041 I think I was punched because I said another woman's name. 553 00:46:48,125 --> 00:46:49,999 Do not take it to heart. 554 00:46:51,791 --> 00:46:56,458 I don't care about that, so please, "no touch." 555 00:46:59,125 --> 00:47:00,541 You are saying that word again. 556 00:47:01,125 --> 00:47:04,541 Since you're up, go to Heejeongjeon Hall or the detached palace 557 00:47:04,624 --> 00:47:06,250 and get some sleep, okay? 558 00:47:08,333 --> 00:47:10,166 If I move early in the morning, 559 00:47:10,250 --> 00:47:12,582 those who escort me will have a hard time. 560 00:47:15,999 --> 00:47:17,582 What a great King you are. 561 00:47:18,291 --> 00:47:21,166 Thank you for your compliment, My Queen. 562 00:47:26,582 --> 00:47:30,708 My Queen, you are too greedy. 563 00:47:37,208 --> 00:47:39,291 You are really energetic. 564 00:47:39,375 --> 00:47:40,874 Just sleep quietly, and go. 565 00:47:42,749 --> 00:47:45,749 Yielding is a virtue of a great and wise King… 566 00:48:06,624 --> 00:48:08,874 For some reason, my body feels sore 567 00:48:08,958 --> 00:48:11,166 after I sleep at Daejojeon Hall. 568 00:48:12,999 --> 00:48:15,375 So let's stop sleeping together now. 569 00:48:15,458 --> 00:48:17,624 It must be because I am not used to this place, 570 00:48:17,708 --> 00:48:21,125 so I think it will be better to stay until I get used to this place. 571 00:48:22,666 --> 00:48:24,999 I don't want to wake up because of your nightmare again. 572 00:48:26,417 --> 00:48:28,041 I do not know about a nightmare, 573 00:48:28,125 --> 00:48:32,125 but I do remember being punched for calling another woman's name. 574 00:48:33,624 --> 00:48:34,666 I promise 575 00:48:34,749 --> 00:48:39,083 I will call your name tonight. 576 00:48:42,541 --> 00:48:44,375 That made me lose my appetite. 577 00:48:45,125 --> 00:48:47,958 If you're done eating, let's get the table away. I'm busy. 578 00:48:48,541 --> 00:48:50,291 What are you so busy with? 579 00:48:52,208 --> 00:48:53,041 With work. 580 00:48:53,833 --> 00:48:56,083 I can't get phone numbers and there's no SNS here. 581 00:48:56,166 --> 00:48:58,375 So I need to work by myself. 582 00:49:00,125 --> 00:49:01,458 Aesunaesu. 583 00:49:02,083 --> 00:49:03,208 "Aesunaesu." 584 00:49:05,375 --> 00:49:08,999 "Love purely with a loving touch." 585 00:49:10,874 --> 00:49:13,083 I will treat you as you wish tonight. 586 00:49:26,999 --> 00:49:28,749 Bullseye! 587 00:49:30,666 --> 00:49:33,208 Nice! 588 00:49:33,291 --> 00:49:35,125 When did you learn to do this? 589 00:49:35,708 --> 00:49:37,041 You flatter me. 590 00:49:37,958 --> 00:49:41,375 Now then, let me show what I've got. 591 00:49:41,458 --> 00:49:42,458 Okay. 592 00:49:53,999 --> 00:49:54,874 Well… 593 00:49:56,208 --> 00:49:59,708 I happened to spend nights with the King for many days in a row. 594 00:50:00,250 --> 00:50:02,208 But those aren't real nights together. 595 00:50:05,083 --> 00:50:06,375 Those are fake nights. 596 00:50:07,083 --> 00:50:09,666 You would know since he went to the detached palace two days ago. 597 00:50:10,791 --> 00:50:13,958 But he didn't go to the detached palace yesterday for some reason. 598 00:50:14,666 --> 00:50:16,333 But don't worry. 599 00:50:16,417 --> 00:50:18,791 Nothing happened overnight, and nothing will happen. 600 00:50:18,874 --> 00:50:19,916 Did you 601 00:50:20,500 --> 00:50:23,041 ask me to see you to actually tell me that? 602 00:50:23,666 --> 00:50:24,791 No… 603 00:50:25,333 --> 00:50:27,375 Is she the real culprit of the lake incident? 604 00:50:27,958 --> 00:50:29,083 And the second incident? 605 00:50:30,291 --> 00:50:32,999 If you are, then stop for a few days. 606 00:50:34,417 --> 00:50:37,500 I can't bear to be hated by a beauty, 607 00:50:38,208 --> 00:50:39,833 so I didn't want you to hate me. 608 00:50:42,582 --> 00:50:45,417 Did you miscalculate the wind this time? 609 00:50:46,208 --> 00:50:49,041 Anyway, if you trust me and wait for a few days… 610 00:50:50,375 --> 00:50:53,500 Do you know who I trust the least in this palace? 611 00:50:55,791 --> 00:50:57,125 It is you, Your Majesty. 612 00:50:57,208 --> 00:50:58,500 So, 613 00:50:58,582 --> 00:51:01,500 I do not trust anything you have just said. 614 00:51:02,916 --> 00:51:04,083 Therefore, 615 00:51:04,166 --> 00:51:07,041 if you are trying to tear me and His Majesty apart, 616 00:51:07,125 --> 00:51:08,250 please give up. 617 00:51:08,833 --> 00:51:11,166 But I totally learned my lesson these days. 618 00:51:11,250 --> 00:51:13,041 Can't you see that I've changed? 619 00:51:14,125 --> 00:51:15,582 You have become more terrifying. 620 00:51:15,666 --> 00:51:17,500 You act so kind in front of me 621 00:51:18,458 --> 00:51:20,833 but framed me for the lake incident behind my back. 622 00:51:21,666 --> 00:51:23,958 I never framed you for that. 623 00:51:24,666 --> 00:51:27,582 It's because of your position and they don't know who the culprit is… 624 00:51:27,666 --> 00:51:30,958 You know who the culprit is. 625 00:51:36,833 --> 00:51:37,833 The culprit is… 626 00:51:39,458 --> 00:51:40,916 you, Your Majesty. 627 00:51:47,999 --> 00:51:49,833 You fell into the water on purpose 628 00:51:50,749 --> 00:51:52,874 to frame me. 629 00:52:02,125 --> 00:52:04,125 Seeing how angry she is, she's not lying. 630 00:52:05,458 --> 00:52:07,749 I now understand why she looks at me so coldly. 631 00:52:08,958 --> 00:52:12,624 The lake incident is fabricated. All that's left is the assassin. 632 00:52:13,916 --> 00:52:17,250 Anyway, someone is trying to kill me for sure. 633 00:52:19,208 --> 00:52:22,500 Your Majesty, it is time to go to Daejojeon Hall. 634 00:52:23,582 --> 00:52:25,500 Lady-in-waiting Choi, go to Daejojeon Hall. 635 00:52:28,833 --> 00:52:32,417 If something happens, just cover it up, and let me know through Hong-yeon. 636 00:52:32,500 --> 00:52:35,166 -I cannot do… -That's the way to save me. 637 00:52:36,125 --> 00:52:37,041 Please. 638 00:52:40,417 --> 00:52:41,582 This way. 639 00:52:44,250 --> 00:52:45,208 Royal cook! 640 00:52:45,291 --> 00:52:47,333 How many meals are served to the Grand Queen Dowager a day? 641 00:52:47,417 --> 00:52:50,916 I do not know the exact number but there are many. 642 00:52:59,375 --> 00:53:01,749 I wasn't going to say this, 643 00:53:01,833 --> 00:53:04,708 but there are many people in Joseon who can be the royal cook. 644 00:53:10,458 --> 00:53:12,999 Early morning breakfast, breakfast, lunch, midday snack, dinner, and midnight snack. 645 00:53:13,083 --> 00:53:15,500 And in between, we serve her water before meals. 646 00:53:16,250 --> 00:53:18,874 -Does she eat all of those? -Once every three to four days, 647 00:53:19,458 --> 00:53:21,624 she orders us not to serve her lunch. 648 00:53:21,708 --> 00:53:22,958 On those days, 649 00:53:23,624 --> 00:53:25,999 she orders us to serve honey and ginger powder. 650 00:53:32,999 --> 00:53:37,375 The tables brought back have cold or tough food left. 651 00:53:37,458 --> 00:53:39,417 But she's not telling them to take them out 652 00:53:39,500 --> 00:53:40,874 because she wants to hide it. 653 00:53:43,291 --> 00:53:46,250 With these men, it is more about looks than skills. 654 00:53:47,666 --> 00:53:49,333 They are good-looking, are they not? 655 00:53:50,791 --> 00:53:51,624 -Bang! -Bang! 656 00:53:52,250 --> 00:53:53,083 How dare you! 657 00:53:53,749 --> 00:53:55,958 How can gunpowder sound so quiet? 658 00:53:56,041 --> 00:53:58,417 Louder! Bang! 659 00:53:58,916 --> 00:54:01,041 -Bang! -Bang! 660 00:54:01,125 --> 00:54:03,999 Minister of War, you nearly jumped out of your skin. 661 00:54:04,083 --> 00:54:05,541 Do not touch me. 662 00:54:07,458 --> 00:54:08,333 By the way, 663 00:54:08,916 --> 00:54:12,582 I heard you asked His Majesty to be appointed to the King's Guard. 664 00:54:12,666 --> 00:54:17,417 The King's Guard is being criticized for not being like a real army, 665 00:54:17,500 --> 00:54:21,041 so I thought it was the perfect place to be. 666 00:54:21,125 --> 00:54:23,708 I just cannot stand being busy. 667 00:54:37,250 --> 00:54:39,708 -What about the item? -Is it tonight? 668 00:54:39,791 --> 00:54:40,791 It is. 669 00:54:48,749 --> 00:54:51,417 This is the powder of fly agaric mushrooms, 670 00:54:51,500 --> 00:54:53,291 and it has no smell or taste. 671 00:54:53,375 --> 00:54:56,375 If you mix it with liquor, it turns into a confessional drink. 672 00:54:57,250 --> 00:55:01,582 But if the Queen knows something, it would not be so quiet. 673 00:55:02,250 --> 00:55:04,083 She may be preparing something secretly 674 00:55:04,624 --> 00:55:06,291 or waiting for the right time, 675 00:55:07,208 --> 00:55:08,582 so we need to make sure. 676 00:55:17,916 --> 00:55:20,833 That Prince Yeongpyeong is not ambitious. 677 00:55:20,916 --> 00:55:26,041 He is with the King all day long, and he joins Captain Hong at night… 678 00:55:27,833 --> 00:55:29,333 to gamble with him. 679 00:55:32,999 --> 00:55:34,208 Captain Hong 680 00:55:35,749 --> 00:55:38,582 is still useless and a waste of payment. 681 00:55:39,500 --> 00:55:43,375 The King's Guard is useless anyway, so it would be better to let them be. 682 00:55:44,500 --> 00:55:46,125 He lost his father, older brother, 683 00:55:46,208 --> 00:55:48,666 mother, and grandparents in front of his eyes, 684 00:55:49,500 --> 00:55:51,417 so I am sure he learned his lesson. 685 00:55:51,999 --> 00:55:54,749 But when will the King's father-in-law be appointed 686 00:55:54,833 --> 00:55:56,624 as the Commander of the Palace Guards? 687 00:55:57,541 --> 00:55:58,999 Is there a problem? 688 00:55:59,083 --> 00:56:01,999 I am trying to organize things before his inauguration. 689 00:56:05,999 --> 00:56:08,833 Did you use the military provisions to earn profit? 690 00:56:10,582 --> 00:56:11,874 You need to stop that. 691 00:56:12,749 --> 00:56:14,166 How many times must I tell you 692 00:56:14,250 --> 00:56:16,833 that instability in the military is the most dangerous? 693 00:56:17,417 --> 00:56:18,375 Yes. 694 00:56:19,500 --> 00:56:20,958 I will make sure nothing goes wrong. 695 00:56:23,874 --> 00:56:24,916 It seems like 696 00:56:25,958 --> 00:56:28,874 someone dangerous is lurking outside the palace. 697 00:56:28,958 --> 00:56:30,250 What does that mean? 698 00:56:30,333 --> 00:56:33,291 When I was on my way to Oktajeong two days ago… 699 00:56:33,958 --> 00:56:35,916 Did you say you went to Oktajeong two days ago? 700 00:56:35,999 --> 00:56:37,166 Yes. 701 00:56:37,250 --> 00:56:39,500 I made a good new friend. 702 00:56:39,582 --> 00:56:42,916 He had a great name. He's called Lee Saeng-mang. 703 00:56:43,791 --> 00:56:45,250 Lee Saeng-mang… 704 00:56:45,833 --> 00:56:47,250 Do you know him? 705 00:56:48,083 --> 00:56:51,417 No. It somewhat sounds familiar, 706 00:56:51,500 --> 00:56:53,708 so he may be a son of a famous high-class family, 707 00:56:53,791 --> 00:56:55,041 but I have never heard that name. 708 00:56:56,541 --> 00:57:00,083 But while I was walking to Oktajeong with him, 709 00:57:00,166 --> 00:57:01,624 I was hit by something 710 00:57:02,166 --> 00:57:04,624 and I passed out. 711 00:57:05,916 --> 00:57:10,166 When I woke up, that guy named Lee Saeng-mang 712 00:57:10,833 --> 00:57:12,708 was completely gone. 713 00:57:12,791 --> 00:57:15,083 Do you remember how he was dressed? 714 00:57:15,166 --> 00:57:16,333 Of course. 715 00:57:16,417 --> 00:57:17,582 Was he… 716 00:57:19,624 --> 00:57:22,000 wearing a robe made of this fabric? 717 00:57:28,458 --> 00:57:29,291 No, he was not. 718 00:57:33,624 --> 00:57:34,624 I see. 719 00:57:35,166 --> 00:57:37,458 If you come across your friend who disappeared, 720 00:57:37,958 --> 00:57:39,833 please let me know what happened. 721 00:57:40,791 --> 00:57:41,916 Did you just 722 00:57:43,417 --> 00:57:46,708 give me a special mission? 723 00:57:46,791 --> 00:57:48,500 It is not really a special mission… 724 00:57:51,250 --> 00:57:52,083 You. 725 00:57:53,125 --> 00:57:56,458 You go to the palace every day, but you do not do anything, do you? 726 00:57:56,541 --> 00:57:58,500 What do you mean, I do not do anything? 727 00:57:58,582 --> 00:58:02,208 It would take me an entire day to greet everyone I know. 728 00:58:06,041 --> 00:58:08,000 There is a job that would be perfect for you. 729 00:58:09,208 --> 00:58:10,541 A real special mission. 730 00:58:11,250 --> 00:58:12,874 Finally! 731 00:58:32,333 --> 00:58:34,541 NO TOUCH 732 00:58:38,541 --> 00:58:40,541 NO TOUCH 733 00:58:44,041 --> 00:58:47,749 Your Majesty, Prince Yeongpyeong is here. 734 00:58:53,708 --> 00:58:56,749 Prince Yeongpyeong, do you know what this means? 735 00:58:57,375 --> 00:58:58,458 What? 736 00:58:59,417 --> 00:59:00,958 Please come and take a close look. 737 00:59:05,749 --> 00:59:07,291 "No Touch"? 738 00:59:07,375 --> 00:59:10,666 The queen said it means to be happy separately. 739 00:59:10,749 --> 00:59:12,833 Where could this have come from? 740 00:59:16,125 --> 00:59:18,083 I have never heard of such a word. 741 00:59:20,417 --> 00:59:22,874 Is it from a Buddhist text, by any chance? 742 00:59:23,458 --> 00:59:27,666 Mahabanya, no touch… 743 00:59:32,708 --> 00:59:35,375 I wish to have some tea with my brother. 744 00:59:36,000 --> 00:59:37,916 Yes, I will do as you ordered. 745 00:59:47,749 --> 00:59:50,083 Among the strange words the Queen said, 746 00:59:50,166 --> 00:59:53,208 I am trying to figure out if there is anything meaningful. 747 00:59:53,791 --> 00:59:54,666 I see. 748 00:59:57,958 --> 00:59:59,417 Here is the item you asked for. 749 01:00:01,624 --> 01:00:03,000 Thank you. 750 01:00:04,666 --> 01:00:06,125 Is it today? 751 01:00:06,708 --> 01:00:08,250 The sooner, the better. 752 01:00:10,500 --> 01:00:11,375 Yes. 753 01:00:13,291 --> 01:00:14,582 Put more mud on there. 754 01:00:15,958 --> 01:00:17,125 Okay. 755 01:00:20,166 --> 01:00:22,083 I understand this is your order, 756 01:00:22,166 --> 01:00:24,291 but if you ruin the furnace like this… 757 01:00:24,375 --> 01:00:26,375 I'm not ruining it. I'm upgrading it. 758 01:00:27,749 --> 01:00:29,083 What ridiculous… 759 01:00:37,208 --> 01:00:40,958 You ridiculous brat! The rock is too small! 760 01:00:41,874 --> 01:00:42,749 Why? Is it heavy? 761 01:00:43,791 --> 01:00:45,958 Let me help you. This rock seems fine. 762 01:00:46,041 --> 01:00:48,541 -It is too big. -Hey, don't put that on! 763 01:00:48,624 --> 01:00:50,500 -Your Majesty! -Did you bring oil? 764 01:00:51,333 --> 01:00:53,958 Yes. As you ordered, I brought canola oil, sesame seed oil, 765 01:00:54,041 --> 01:00:56,125 perilla seed oil, and all the oil I could find. 766 01:00:56,208 --> 01:00:57,624 Well done. 767 01:01:03,208 --> 01:01:04,874 All that rare oil… 768 01:01:04,958 --> 01:01:07,708 Your Majesty, all that oil is to use for one whole year. 769 01:01:08,333 --> 01:01:10,624 Ingredients take up about 80% of cooking. 770 01:01:10,708 --> 01:01:12,041 My fate depends on this dish. 771 01:01:13,624 --> 01:01:14,624 Your Majesty! 772 01:01:14,708 --> 01:01:17,541 It has been a long time since His Majesty came to Daejojeon Hall. 773 01:01:17,624 --> 01:01:19,458 Tell him I'm being loyal to an elder. 774 01:01:20,083 --> 01:01:21,874 Goodness, she is pouring everything. 775 01:01:41,000 --> 01:01:44,041 How can you bring all those rare and valuable tributes? 776 01:01:44,125 --> 01:01:46,541 I almost got beheaded for not bringing enough. 777 01:01:47,458 --> 01:01:50,666 We can get tributes by forcing people. No need to worry. 778 01:01:56,958 --> 01:01:59,208 What is she doing, without removing the scales? 779 01:02:03,958 --> 01:02:07,250 That one is truly rare. 780 01:02:13,041 --> 01:02:16,458 Okay, this is it. Good. 781 01:02:19,582 --> 01:02:21,791 Well done. 782 01:02:21,874 --> 01:02:23,208 -Take this. -Yes. 783 01:02:23,749 --> 01:02:25,833 -Put that in here. -Pardon? 784 01:02:25,916 --> 01:02:27,708 -I said, put it in. -Yes, Your Majesty. 785 01:02:32,500 --> 01:02:33,624 Yes. 786 01:02:38,208 --> 01:02:39,333 Good. 787 01:02:40,666 --> 01:02:43,291 She burned that rare top-grade croaker. 788 01:02:44,000 --> 01:02:46,417 How bizarre! 789 01:03:05,083 --> 01:03:07,916 Your Majesty, I regret to inform you 790 01:03:08,000 --> 01:03:10,375 but Her Highness is in the royal kitchen, 791 01:03:10,458 --> 01:03:13,624 cooking for Her Royal Highness the Grand Queen Dowager. 792 01:03:14,500 --> 01:03:15,500 I see. 793 01:03:16,041 --> 01:03:17,208 I will wait. 794 01:03:18,041 --> 01:03:19,791 My apologies, Your Majesty. 795 01:03:32,333 --> 01:03:34,208 She is trying to avoid being with me. 796 01:04:12,125 --> 01:04:13,666 Your Majesty, are you okay? 797 01:04:14,250 --> 01:04:15,417 I fell asleep. 798 01:04:22,208 --> 01:04:24,250 My fate depends on you. 799 01:04:40,417 --> 01:04:41,541 It is going to sting. 800 01:04:55,749 --> 01:04:56,749 Please inform her. 801 01:05:00,083 --> 01:05:03,417 I ordered you not to serve lunch for today. 802 01:05:05,208 --> 01:05:08,417 Her Majesty the Queen cooked this food herself. 803 01:05:13,041 --> 01:05:14,958 The Queen cooked? 804 01:05:15,041 --> 01:05:16,250 Yes, Your Royal Highness. 805 01:05:16,833 --> 01:05:20,417 She has been making it since last night and stayed up all night. 806 01:05:21,000 --> 01:05:22,708 I do appreciate her care, but… 807 01:05:25,958 --> 01:05:28,375 Just what is this made of? 808 01:05:28,958 --> 01:05:30,417 It looks unfamiliar. 809 01:05:31,417 --> 01:05:35,208 She said she cooked beef, pork, and croaker 810 01:05:35,291 --> 01:05:37,166 on a platter. 811 01:05:38,250 --> 01:05:41,333 It looks more like embroidery rather than food. 812 01:05:43,708 --> 01:05:47,333 I really don't feel like it, but since she stayed up all night, 813 01:05:47,417 --> 01:05:51,125 I'll have just one bite, considering the care she put in. 814 01:06:18,666 --> 01:06:20,291 She still hasn't said anything? 815 01:06:21,458 --> 01:06:22,458 No. 816 01:06:27,582 --> 01:06:29,500 This won't do. I'll go check myself. 817 01:06:29,582 --> 01:06:31,958 Her Royal Highness the Grand Queen Dowager is here. 818 01:06:47,749 --> 01:06:48,833 Did I succeed? 819 01:06:48,916 --> 01:06:51,083 How could you do that? 820 01:06:54,000 --> 01:06:54,874 Or failed? 821 01:06:58,041 --> 01:07:00,417 How could you have hidden such a wonderful talent? 822 01:07:01,083 --> 01:07:01,916 What? 823 01:07:03,958 --> 01:07:07,458 It has been so long since I enjoyed food like this. 824 01:07:07,541 --> 01:07:11,624 It was so delicious that it made me angry! 825 01:07:13,083 --> 01:07:14,624 I succeeded big time! 826 01:07:16,458 --> 01:07:19,166 I am glad to hear that you liked it. 827 01:07:19,874 --> 01:07:22,208 I absolutely loved it! 828 01:07:22,291 --> 01:07:24,500 I would eat food like this every day if I could! 829 01:07:25,624 --> 01:07:27,291 Just how did you do it? 830 01:07:27,375 --> 01:07:30,208 The most tender texture I have ever tasted in my life, 831 01:07:30,291 --> 01:07:32,500 the rich flavor, and… 832 01:07:34,250 --> 01:07:36,208 I used the method of cooking it overnight 833 01:07:36,291 --> 01:07:39,708 with oil and very low heat. 834 01:07:41,666 --> 01:07:42,916 I brushed oil on the fish 835 01:07:43,000 --> 01:07:45,624 and cooked it overnight on low heat in a furnace with coal 836 01:07:45,708 --> 01:07:48,958 for crispy skin and tender meat at the same time. 837 01:07:49,958 --> 01:07:52,749 And for the meat, which is tougher, I put them in oil 838 01:07:52,833 --> 01:07:55,291 in a deep iron pot and cooked it overnight on low heat. 839 01:07:57,291 --> 01:08:00,375 These methods make it taste good and preserve nutrients, 840 01:08:00,958 --> 01:08:04,125 so it cooks healthy food that helps you maintain 841 01:08:04,208 --> 01:08:05,375 your health and youth. 842 01:08:05,458 --> 01:08:10,250 This is confit, a French cooking method. 843 01:08:10,333 --> 01:08:12,666 Not only it is good, but it is also healthy? 844 01:08:14,916 --> 01:08:17,333 Where did you learn about such a method? 845 01:08:18,833 --> 01:08:21,000 It was kind of an inspiration. 846 01:08:21,083 --> 01:08:24,458 I've been thinking for days about how to make you happy, 847 01:08:24,541 --> 01:08:26,375 Your Royal Highness, and… 848 01:08:29,791 --> 01:08:31,916 Now is the time to make the final blow. 849 01:08:32,833 --> 01:08:34,166 I will help you every day. 850 01:08:35,291 --> 01:08:36,582 So you can 851 01:08:37,125 --> 01:08:38,500 be youthful 852 01:08:39,083 --> 01:08:40,417 and healthy your entire life. 853 01:08:49,458 --> 01:08:53,000 I allow you to fill the lake with water. 854 01:08:55,291 --> 01:08:56,582 Yes! 855 01:09:13,791 --> 01:09:15,500 This will take forever to fill it! 856 01:09:15,582 --> 01:09:17,874 It will take at least ten days. 857 01:09:19,874 --> 01:09:22,458 Fill it now! If you don't, I'm going to have you beheaded! 858 01:09:23,458 --> 01:09:26,041 Move! 859 01:09:30,541 --> 01:09:31,582 Now that 860 01:09:32,208 --> 01:09:33,791 just added two more days. 861 01:09:35,458 --> 01:09:36,291 All of you, stop! 862 01:09:40,041 --> 01:09:41,833 I have an idea. 863 01:09:43,041 --> 01:09:44,624 Here comes the water! 864 01:09:46,500 --> 01:09:47,500 Here! 865 01:09:48,417 --> 01:09:50,125 Here comes the water! 866 01:09:52,166 --> 01:09:53,000 Yes. 867 01:09:53,083 --> 01:09:56,375 Who knew there was such an easy way? There you go. 868 01:09:57,458 --> 01:09:59,708 Bring it. Hurry. Bring the empty ones. 869 01:10:09,582 --> 01:10:11,958 What an innovative system this is. 870 01:10:12,041 --> 01:10:13,541 Good. Very good. 871 01:10:14,125 --> 01:10:17,083 Don't even think of getting sleep until the lake is filled! 872 01:10:17,166 --> 01:10:18,500 -Yes, Your Majesty! -Yes, Your Majesty! 873 01:10:37,333 --> 01:10:39,417 Hong Yeon… 874 01:10:39,500 --> 01:10:41,916 If her kindness is a mask she is wearing… 875 01:10:42,958 --> 01:10:47,125 You can trick everyone else, but you cannot trick my eyes. 876 01:11:01,958 --> 01:11:04,375 This really is an uncommon fabric. 877 01:11:04,458 --> 01:11:07,375 I do not have the skills to find out where it is sold. 878 01:11:13,582 --> 01:11:15,208 However, 879 01:11:16,291 --> 01:11:18,791 I must try. 880 01:11:19,791 --> 01:11:23,791 It is a human virtue to try when you do not have skills. 881 01:11:23,874 --> 01:11:26,041 I like your attitude. 882 01:11:29,874 --> 01:11:33,582 I was worried because he did not seem to love the queen. 883 01:11:33,666 --> 01:11:35,958 It looks like I do not need to worry about that. 884 01:11:38,333 --> 01:11:39,708 Is there any other news? 885 01:11:40,958 --> 01:11:45,874 Last night, the Queen spent the whole night in the royal kitchen, 886 01:11:46,458 --> 01:11:51,291 so His Majesty waited for her alone at Daejojeon Hall. 887 01:11:52,208 --> 01:11:54,166 I suggested he go to Heejeongjeon Hall, 888 01:11:54,250 --> 01:11:55,916 but he insisted, saying he was fine. 889 01:11:57,541 --> 01:12:02,000 The King must be so eager to be with our dear Queen. 890 01:12:02,958 --> 01:12:05,749 I see. You may leave now. 891 01:12:06,916 --> 01:12:07,791 Yes. 892 01:12:12,500 --> 01:12:15,958 So it is true that love blooms after spending nights together often. 893 01:12:17,250 --> 01:12:19,916 The Queen promised me with such great confidence. 894 01:12:20,000 --> 01:12:21,208 A promise? 895 01:12:21,291 --> 01:12:24,333 That she will make me hold a prince in my arms. 896 01:12:24,417 --> 01:12:27,958 Goodness, then will we finally have a prince 897 01:12:28,041 --> 01:12:29,874 mothered by a Queen in our family? 898 01:12:33,000 --> 01:12:34,333 What is this? 899 01:12:35,417 --> 01:12:36,250 Yes. 900 01:12:37,916 --> 01:12:39,375 Here. 901 01:12:39,458 --> 01:12:43,000 If you take this, new skin will grow. 902 01:12:43,582 --> 01:12:45,125 That rare item? 903 01:12:46,791 --> 01:12:48,166 Take it, and if it works well, 904 01:12:48,250 --> 01:12:51,333 I will do everything I can to bring you more. 905 01:12:52,291 --> 01:12:53,708 Thank you. 906 01:12:56,417 --> 01:12:59,375 Goodness. I did not think we would have such joyous days. 907 01:13:00,000 --> 01:13:03,041 When Her Majesty fell into the lake, 908 01:13:03,125 --> 01:13:05,041 my heart felt heavy. 909 01:13:06,208 --> 01:13:07,666 I am so proud of that naive girl 910 01:13:07,749 --> 01:13:10,749 for doing a wonderful job in that difficult position, 911 01:13:11,916 --> 01:13:13,833 that I cannot help but shed tears. 912 01:13:15,000 --> 01:13:16,541 Let us be honest. 913 01:13:17,208 --> 01:13:19,333 She is not that naive. 914 01:13:19,417 --> 01:13:22,041 A better way to describe the Queen would be… 915 01:13:24,541 --> 01:13:25,582 Clever? 916 01:13:26,916 --> 01:13:28,041 More than that… 917 01:13:29,417 --> 01:13:30,458 Delicate. 918 01:13:31,041 --> 01:13:34,375 No, something more direct. 919 01:13:35,375 --> 01:13:36,208 Then… 920 01:13:36,291 --> 01:13:37,708 Cranky? 921 01:13:42,874 --> 01:13:43,874 Unique? 922 01:13:44,541 --> 01:13:47,624 Yes! She is a unique girl. 923 01:13:47,708 --> 01:13:50,208 She makes a perfect Queen. 924 01:13:50,291 --> 01:13:51,541 Right. 925 01:13:51,624 --> 01:13:55,541 She reminds me of your days of youth, Your Royal Highness. 926 01:13:56,541 --> 01:13:57,582 No, she does not! 927 01:14:05,582 --> 01:14:06,708 Are you crazy? 928 01:14:06,791 --> 01:14:09,083 Did you see it with your own eyes? Did you? 929 01:14:09,749 --> 01:14:13,791 Did any of you see Lady Uibin pushing the Queen with their own eyes? 930 01:14:15,291 --> 01:14:17,458 You don't have to see it to know. The rumor spread everywhere! 931 01:14:17,541 --> 01:14:20,291 -Right. -Yes, we all know. 932 01:14:20,375 --> 01:14:23,749 The one who feel guilty always makes the bigger fuss. 933 01:14:24,833 --> 01:14:26,458 Rumors spread for a reason. 934 01:14:31,874 --> 01:14:33,333 You little… 935 01:14:33,417 --> 01:14:36,166 You're going to be known as a bald maid, starting tomorrow! 936 01:14:36,250 --> 01:14:39,458 Hey, let go of me, you little… 937 01:14:39,541 --> 01:14:40,833 Let go! 938 01:14:41,708 --> 01:14:43,708 The Queen framed her! 939 01:14:43,791 --> 01:14:47,500 She jumped into the lake on purpose when Lady Uibin was passing by! 940 01:14:47,582 --> 01:14:49,582 Don't speak if you know nothing! 941 01:15:06,541 --> 01:15:08,250 Today, I will… 942 01:15:34,083 --> 01:15:37,833 Your Majesty, I thought you were going to practice calligraphy. 943 01:15:37,916 --> 01:15:42,582 I went to gamble with Captain Hong not long ago 944 01:15:42,666 --> 01:15:44,333 and saw something amazing. 945 01:15:47,833 --> 01:15:51,458 It was about throwing a dagger from far away. 946 01:15:54,624 --> 01:15:56,791 I thought I could do it too. 947 01:15:58,666 --> 01:16:02,083 That is dangerous. You might injure yourself. 948 01:16:10,375 --> 01:16:12,749 How long have you been serving me? 949 01:16:15,458 --> 01:16:17,708 It has been a little more than two years. 950 01:16:21,833 --> 01:16:22,833 I see. 951 01:16:27,250 --> 01:16:28,541 In that short time, 952 01:16:28,624 --> 01:16:32,208 you have figured out everything about me and have served me well, 953 01:16:32,291 --> 01:16:35,166 so it felt like it has been longer than that. 954 01:16:36,582 --> 01:16:39,417 I was simply fulfilling my duty. 955 01:16:40,000 --> 01:16:41,000 Duty, you say… 956 01:16:43,874 --> 01:16:46,916 It is true that it is your duty, but when I see your diligence, 957 01:16:47,000 --> 01:16:49,500 I can tell if you are doing it out of duty 958 01:16:50,500 --> 01:16:51,500 or… 959 01:16:52,749 --> 01:16:55,708 if you are doing it with sincerity. 960 01:16:57,833 --> 01:16:59,666 I can see your sincerity. 961 01:17:01,958 --> 01:17:04,749 Thank you for your acknowledgment, Your Majesty. 962 01:17:04,833 --> 01:17:06,333 Do you trust me? 963 01:17:07,291 --> 01:17:09,375 If I do not trust you, who would I trust? 964 01:17:17,833 --> 01:17:19,083 It is harder than it looks. 965 01:17:19,958 --> 01:17:23,458 But did you not say that you trust me? 966 01:17:26,708 --> 01:17:28,541 My apologies. 967 01:17:28,624 --> 01:17:31,208 My cowardice has grown since I got older, so… 968 01:17:33,500 --> 01:17:35,833 I will go to Daejojeon Hall a bit earlier today. 969 01:17:36,417 --> 01:17:37,708 I will get ready. 970 01:18:11,500 --> 01:18:13,083 DAEJOJEON HALL 971 01:18:14,666 --> 01:18:16,749 I came in early and met you at last. 972 01:18:18,916 --> 01:18:20,791 You're more diligent than you seem 973 01:18:20,874 --> 01:18:22,749 since you're trying so hard to spend nights with me. 974 01:18:22,833 --> 01:18:25,666 The food and liquor are served. 975 01:18:26,582 --> 01:18:27,541 What food and liquor? 976 01:18:27,624 --> 01:18:29,791 Do you not enjoy drinking? 977 01:18:29,874 --> 01:18:31,624 I ordered them to serve it. 978 01:18:32,208 --> 01:18:33,125 I quit drinking. 979 01:18:36,041 --> 01:18:37,500 I knew you would say that. 980 01:18:39,291 --> 01:18:41,166 The tea table is served. 981 01:18:54,166 --> 01:18:55,417 This is jasmine tea. 982 01:18:57,000 --> 01:19:01,000 It helps you ease your insomnia and worries. 983 01:19:08,291 --> 01:19:09,749 Jasmine tea? 984 01:19:10,582 --> 01:19:12,000 The fragrance is rich. 985 01:19:22,375 --> 01:19:25,375 I smelled it at that time too. It filled the room. 986 01:19:30,791 --> 01:19:34,000 The scent also permeated the sleeves. 987 01:20:06,874 --> 01:20:08,041 It was you. 988 01:20:11,333 --> 01:20:12,791 You are the one… 989 01:20:13,541 --> 01:20:15,791 It's dangerous to reveal your real thoughts. 990 01:20:19,541 --> 01:20:20,458 Especially 991 01:20:21,125 --> 01:20:24,500 in the palace, where everyone is keeping secrets. 992 01:20:37,041 --> 01:20:39,333 ALL CHARACTERS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND EVENTS IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTITIOUS, 993 01:20:39,417 --> 01:20:40,624 AND ARE UNRELATED TO HISTORICAL FACTS 994 01:20:57,916 --> 01:21:00,375 Did you fool me with your deceitful eyes and words? 995 01:21:00,458 --> 01:21:02,291 Make her confess about this too. 996 01:21:02,375 --> 01:21:04,749 The one who sent this letter is the Queen Dowager. 997 01:21:04,833 --> 01:21:06,208 Until the lake is filled, 998 01:21:06,291 --> 01:21:08,417 I will withhold quietly and then go back. 999 01:21:08,500 --> 01:21:10,000 We are looking for a court lady. 1000 01:21:10,083 --> 01:21:12,874 Be extra careful not to get caught this time. 1001 01:21:12,958 --> 01:21:15,458 I found the source of this fabric… 1002 01:21:15,541 --> 01:21:16,958 The palace… 1003 01:21:17,041 --> 01:21:19,083 So she is going after Uibin, not me. 1004 01:21:19,166 --> 01:21:21,749 The desire to get even with someone. That is vengeance. 1005 01:21:21,833 --> 01:21:22,749 Like I did to the Queen. 1006 01:21:22,833 --> 01:21:24,208 Do you think I can't do it?