1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:05,374 Brought to you by MrsKorea and mily2 2 00:00:14,332 --> 00:00:20,805 I am just about to give an Imperial Decree as to your position. 3 00:00:21,715 --> 00:00:24,947 {\a6}Episode 43 4 00:00:21,715 --> 00:00:25,947 I summoned you so that you are aware as well. 5 00:00:28,843 --> 00:00:33,308 What do you mean by my position, Your Majesty? 6 00:00:34,091 --> 00:00:38,100 I will give my Imperial Decree now. Write down what I say. 7 00:00:38,101 --> 00:00:40,804 Yes, Your Majesty. 8 00:00:46,659 --> 00:00:52,091 Today, in the year 1776, on the thirteenth day of the second month 9 00:00:52,583 --> 00:00:58,458 Queen Jung Soon of the Kim family shall be decrowned... 10 00:00:58,459 --> 00:01:01,567 ... and exiled from the palace. 11 00:01:13,865 --> 00:01:17,919 I said write down what I say! 12 00:01:23,483 --> 00:01:26,084 Your Majesty! Your Majesty! 13 00:01:26,496 --> 00:01:33,711 The position of queen is to serve the king and his people with womanly virtues. 14 00:01:35,487 --> 00:01:43,137 But because of Queen Jung Soon's inability to be a proper wife to the king, 15 00:01:43,844 --> 00:01:48,771 she is no longer worthy to remain the queen. 16 00:01:49,593 --> 00:01:54,234 Therefore, as of today, she will reside in a detached palace. 17 00:01:54,906 --> 00:01:59,649 The announcement of this will be made by the prince. 18 00:02:03,804 --> 00:02:07,404 This is the reason I summoned you here. 19 00:02:07,746 --> 00:02:11,374 You need to know this as it concerns you. 20 00:02:12,679 --> 00:02:16,894 - Your Majesty! - This is all I have to say. 21 00:02:17,478 --> 00:02:22,451 - You will leave us now. - No, Your Majesty! 22 00:02:22,915 --> 00:02:27,297 No, Your Majesty! You can't do this! 23 00:02:27,298 --> 00:02:30,697 - You can't do this, Your Majesty! - Here! 24 00:02:33,226 --> 00:02:36,845 Take the queen out of my chambers! 25 00:02:36,946 --> 00:02:41,622 Your Majesty, please let me explain! 26 00:02:42,394 --> 00:02:47,170 I will explain everything! 27 00:02:47,481 --> 00:02:53,042 Explain what? Will you say that you did for me again? 28 00:02:53,455 --> 00:02:58,040 Are you going to claim that you did it for the prince and the government? 29 00:02:59,425 --> 00:03:00,770 Your Majesty! 30 00:03:01,135 --> 00:03:08,342 I regret the past days in which I felt sorry for you! 31 00:03:09,927 --> 00:03:13,527 I should have exiled you long ago! 32 00:03:13,528 --> 00:03:19,785 - Your Majesty! - I said take her away! 33 00:03:20,322 --> 00:03:23,033 Yes, Your Majesty! 34 00:03:24,358 --> 00:03:28,436 No, please, Your Majesty! Please forgive me! 35 00:03:28,437 --> 00:03:33,914 Please forgive my foolishness, Your Majesty! 36 00:03:34,291 --> 00:03:38,653 Your Majesty! Please forgive me! 37 00:03:38,654 --> 00:03:40,354 Let me go! Let me go! 38 00:03:40,668 --> 00:03:45,282 Your Majesty! Your Majesty! 39 00:03:46,229 --> 00:03:51,823 Your Majesty! Your Majesty! 40 00:03:52,858 --> 00:03:57,665 Please forgive me, Your Majesty! Your Majesty! 41 00:04:01,992 --> 00:04:04,891 Let go! Let me go! 42 00:04:04,892 --> 00:04:08,582 I have something to say to His Majesty! Let me go! 43 00:04:08,583 --> 00:04:11,775 - Let go! - Your Majesty! 44 00:04:11,776 --> 00:04:16,870 - Your Majesty! - How dare you do this to the queen? 45 00:04:16,871 --> 00:04:20,306 Leave this place! It is the order of His Majesty! 46 00:04:21,094 --> 00:04:25,326 - Take her away! - Your Majesty! Your Majesty! 47 00:04:35,462 --> 00:04:40,339 - Listen well, Chief Secretary. - Yes, Your Majesty. 48 00:04:41,221 --> 00:04:44,337 There is another Imperial Decree. 49 00:04:48,689 --> 00:04:54,067 Today, in the year 1776, on the fifteenth day of the second month 50 00:04:54,756 --> 00:05:01,760 I will abdicate as king and pass the throne to the prince. 51 00:05:04,542 --> 00:05:06,487 Your Majesty! 52 00:05:29,524 --> 00:05:31,739 Your Majesty...! 53 00:05:34,319 --> 00:05:36,340 Let's go. 54 00:05:52,042 --> 00:05:54,607 Your Majesty! 55 00:05:54,608 --> 00:05:59,006 You can't do this to me, Your Majesty! 56 00:06:02,326 --> 00:06:05,998 You can't do this to me, Your Majesty! 57 00:06:12,965 --> 00:06:15,192 What did you just say? 58 00:06:15,193 --> 00:06:19,969 I will not accept your decree to abdicate, Your Majesty! 59 00:06:22,978 --> 00:06:28,844 - Why is that? - How can I be king when you are still alive? 60 00:06:29,742 --> 00:06:32,330 I can't do that! 61 00:06:32,513 --> 00:06:35,843 Don't you realize that I have not much time left to live? 62 00:06:35,844 --> 00:06:40,331 How can you say such things, Your Majesty? 63 00:06:40,656 --> 00:06:45,127 Please recover and take charge of our country again! 64 00:06:46,128 --> 00:06:50,918 You must not disobey me in this. 65 00:06:51,019 --> 00:06:57,447 Your Majesty, I will not accept this decree. 66 00:06:58,366 --> 00:07:02,731 Why do you want to abdicate when you are already recovering so well? 67 00:07:03,074 --> 00:07:07,047 I will not accept this, Your Majesty! 68 00:07:07,320 --> 00:07:11,121 Please hear my plea, Your Majesty. 69 00:07:11,818 --> 00:07:16,297 - San! - Your Majesty, I entreat you! 70 00:07:27,796 --> 00:07:35,082 Fine. If that is what you want, then I will take back the abdication decree. 71 00:07:36,351 --> 00:07:41,151 But I have no more energy or will to look after the nation's affairs. 72 00:07:41,916 --> 00:07:46,122 Thus you must rule in my stead. 73 00:07:47,410 --> 00:07:49,726 Your Majesty! 74 00:07:49,727 --> 00:07:56,996 You must now take care of this country without any hesitation or trepidation. 75 00:08:03,764 --> 00:08:06,277 Go and speak to your Chief Advisor. 76 00:08:06,461 --> 00:08:10,922 I have given him something for you. 77 00:08:14,433 --> 00:08:18,524 I left it for you to use after I am dead. 78 00:08:18,838 --> 00:08:24,843 But you may need it now. 79 00:08:25,603 --> 00:08:30,666 Use it as you deem appropriate. 80 00:08:32,367 --> 00:08:38,696 - Your Majesty! - You must prepare to take over the throne. 81 00:08:39,392 --> 00:08:42,599 Therefore, you must now punish the criminals and cripple your enemies. 82 00:08:46,965 --> 00:08:51,296 Do not let pity or compromise be part of you. 83 00:08:52,121 --> 00:08:54,433 Do you understand? 84 00:09:09,741 --> 00:09:13,368 - Isn't this a Secret Box? - Yes, Your Highness. 85 00:09:15,336 --> 00:09:21,567 The king gave it to me to pass to you after you ascended to the throne. 86 00:09:44,696 --> 00:09:49,395 - This is...! - What is it, Your Highness? 87 00:09:49,589 --> 00:09:52,547 - It is a secret order! - What? 88 00:09:52,548 --> 00:09:55,731 His Majesty has given a secret order, Minister! 89 00:10:30,368 --> 00:10:35,897 What? The prince is now ruling in stead, and the queen is moving to the palace vicinity? 90 00:10:36,198 --> 00:10:40,892 Yes, Your Highness. It was His Majesty's orders! 91 00:10:44,729 --> 00:10:47,329 The Chief Secretary received Imperial Decrees from the Grand Palace, 92 00:10:47,330 --> 00:10:51,842 and now the queen's residence is being moved! What is happening? 93 00:10:52,777 --> 00:10:56,232 What are these decrees that Father gave? 94 00:10:56,233 --> 00:11:01,883 The queen has been evicted from her palace! What else would the decree be about? 95 00:11:03,379 --> 00:11:08,154 Are you saying that her title and crown have been stripped from her? 96 00:11:20,671 --> 00:11:26,535 What did I tell you? Now that the prince is ruling, he will not let all of this go! 97 00:11:28,212 --> 00:11:35,444 Minister! If the queen has been stripped of her title and crown, then we will not be exempt! 98 00:11:36,071 --> 00:11:39,536 Ministers! Have you heard the news? 99 00:11:42,145 --> 00:11:47,052 Even though His Majesty has already commanded the prince to rule, 100 00:11:47,053 --> 00:11:51,291 he has reversed the prince's judgment on Kim Gui Joo and the palace army lieutenants! 101 00:11:51,292 --> 00:11:54,723 Reversed the judgment? What do you mean? 102 00:11:54,724 --> 00:11:59,311 The two lieutenants are going to be executed in front of Hong San Gate. 103 00:11:59,412 --> 00:12:02,497 And Lord Kim Gui Joo's place of exile has been changed! 104 00:12:02,753 --> 00:12:06,183 He will first be imprisoned in the tribunal dungeons, and then exiled outside of the Capital. 105 00:12:06,184 --> 00:12:10,495 Then he will again be sent away to a remote area. What do you think this means? 106 00:12:11,299 --> 00:12:15,327 Doesn't this mean he will receive a sentence of death by poison? 107 00:12:17,797 --> 00:12:23,551 This was always the intention! They wanted to corner us like rabbits! 108 00:12:23,552 --> 00:12:26,786 They wanted us to fear and tremble! 109 00:12:28,901 --> 00:12:31,518 What do we do now? 110 00:12:45,915 --> 00:12:48,575 - Your Majesty! - What is it? 111 00:12:48,676 --> 00:12:51,767 The prince is here to see you! 112 00:12:52,264 --> 00:12:56,205 - The prince? - Yes, what should I do? 113 00:12:59,101 --> 00:13:00,837 Your Majesty! 114 00:13:00,838 --> 00:13:03,825 - Let him enter. - Yes, Your Majesty! 115 00:13:21,131 --> 00:13:23,458 Please sit down. 116 00:13:27,936 --> 00:13:33,282 Actually, I was going to send someone for you. 117 00:13:37,445 --> 00:13:40,596 What is the reason you have not announced the decree? 118 00:13:43,668 --> 00:13:47,919 Do not keep the tension in the air. Go ahead and announce it. 119 00:13:48,020 --> 00:13:53,514 The decree... will not be announced. 120 00:13:58,852 --> 00:14:01,297 What is the reason? 121 00:14:01,822 --> 00:14:04,089 From your place here, 122 00:14:05,112 --> 00:14:10,435 you will see what will happen to those who killed my father. 123 00:14:14,738 --> 00:14:20,637 You will also see what happens to the members of the No Ron faction, 124 00:14:20,674 --> 00:14:26,738 who have corrupted our government and disobeyed the king. 125 00:14:28,665 --> 00:14:36,245 Watch how your power-hungry followers are destroyed one by one. 126 00:14:37,204 --> 00:14:40,469 Only then will you pay for your own crimes. 127 00:14:53,342 --> 00:14:56,438 This is just the beginning, Your Majesty. 128 00:15:04,765 --> 00:15:08,855 What is the meaning of this! Let me go, you sons of bitches! 129 00:15:08,856 --> 00:15:13,359 Let go of me! Let go! 130 00:15:14,103 --> 00:15:17,467 Where are you sending me? Am I going to forced to drink poison? 131 00:15:17,778 --> 00:15:21,479 - Are you going to feed me poison? - Silence! 132 00:15:21,480 --> 00:15:25,687 Let go of me! I am the older brother of the queen! 133 00:15:25,688 --> 00:15:31,583 - How dare you do this to me! - Take him away! 134 00:15:31,584 --> 00:15:32,184 Yes, Sir. 135 00:15:32,251 --> 00:15:36,297 Let go! Let go of me! 136 00:15:52,973 --> 00:15:55,324 What is it now? 137 00:15:56,603 --> 00:16:02,937 Your Majesty, I'm sorry to say... Lord Kim Gui Joo... 138 00:16:06,201 --> 00:16:11,648 Lord Kim Gui Joo is being sent out from the tribunal dungeons. 139 00:16:14,177 --> 00:16:21,028 According to the rumors, he will be exiled out of the Capital and then to a remote area. 140 00:16:23,457 --> 00:16:26,825 - Exiled? - Yes, Your Majesty. 141 00:16:51,065 --> 00:16:54,624 Why are there no customers today? 142 00:16:55,414 --> 00:16:59,055 - Of course there are no customers today! - Why? 143 00:16:59,056 --> 00:17:06,160 Why are you so oblivious? Everyone's gone to see the criminals being exiled! 144 00:17:07,543 --> 00:17:09,786 Really? 145 00:17:31,855 --> 00:17:38,026 - Serve you right! - Serves you right for doing bad! 146 00:17:38,776 --> 00:17:42,376 - You evil men! - You deserve it! 147 00:17:47,204 --> 00:17:54,060 Do you think I will go away so easily? I'll be back, do you hear me! 148 00:17:54,710 --> 00:18:00,246 I will return and take you and the prince's life! 149 00:18:00,247 --> 00:18:02,890 - That bastard...! - Don't do anything. 150 00:18:02,891 --> 00:18:08,890 Sir! He is still unrepentant! If he's like that, what of the others? 151 00:18:09,323 --> 00:18:14,082 Is everything over? Will this end with them being exiled? 152 00:18:18,658 --> 00:18:20,684 Sir! 153 00:18:28,131 --> 00:18:29,978 Is... is that true? 154 00:18:29,979 --> 00:18:36,218 So when the prince becomes king, he will take Song Yeon as his concubine. 155 00:18:40,071 --> 00:18:45,063 You know very well that Song Yeon and I have a very close friendship. 156 00:18:45,876 --> 00:18:48,697 You must be glad to have such a powerful supporter. 157 00:18:48,698 --> 00:18:53,067 I'm so excited I can't sleep at night! 158 00:18:54,665 --> 00:18:56,419 Song Yeon! 159 00:18:58,272 --> 00:19:01,202 - Your Highness! - What's wrong with you? 160 00:19:03,284 --> 00:19:05,704 It's nothing. 161 00:19:07,804 --> 00:19:11,372 - He's going to have trouble sleeping. - Why? 162 00:19:11,373 --> 00:19:17,660 Why not? All the men who made your life here difficult will be worried now! 163 00:19:18,414 --> 00:19:23,406 - Shall I just make a Book of Death? - Book of Death? 164 00:19:23,825 --> 00:19:30,633 I'll make a list of all those who gave you trouble in the past and destroy them! 165 00:19:30,634 --> 00:19:32,994 Watch out! 166 00:19:35,069 --> 00:19:38,619 - Did you just say a Book of Death? - That's right. 167 00:19:38,899 --> 00:19:43,013 We have to eliminate everyone that will be a burden or an obstacle to His Highness' future. 168 00:19:45,377 --> 00:19:47,615 Why are you so shocked? 169 00:19:48,699 --> 00:19:54,953 Is this what the prince wants? Everyone's saying he is going to forgive them! 170 00:20:10,192 --> 00:20:12,406 What's with all of you? 171 00:20:12,407 --> 00:20:18,342 - What? - Why are you all looking at me like that? 172 00:20:19,138 --> 00:20:23,117 That's because we like looking at you. Isn't that right, girls? 173 00:20:25,431 --> 00:20:30,049 They're saying you're going to resign from the Bureau and enter the palace. Is that true? 174 00:20:30,750 --> 00:20:33,050 Me? Who said that? 175 00:20:34,193 --> 00:20:40,209 You're not going to forget us even when you're in the palace, are you? 176 00:20:40,727 --> 00:20:44,166 What's wrong with all of you? 177 00:20:44,167 --> 00:20:47,691 I'm not leaving the Bureau until I become an artist! 178 00:20:50,747 --> 00:20:54,764 What's wrong with her? Did I say something wrong? 179 00:21:06,431 --> 00:21:09,241 What are you so deeply in thought about? 180 00:21:12,986 --> 00:21:15,890 - My Lady! - Come with me. 181 00:21:16,374 --> 00:21:22,017 - Where to? - You always ask such unnecessary questions! 182 00:21:28,380 --> 00:21:32,667 My Lady! Where are we going? 183 00:21:36,315 --> 00:21:40,663 I'm saying this for your sake. Make the right judgment. 184 00:21:42,428 --> 00:21:47,664 You should know by now that the princess is now in power. 185 00:21:48,113 --> 00:21:52,548 The princess is soon going to be the Queen of this country! 186 00:21:54,033 --> 00:21:58,018 If you make her worry...! 187 00:22:00,074 --> 00:22:04,499 Forget it. You should know what I mean by now. 188 00:22:12,794 --> 00:22:15,030 Welcome. 189 00:22:16,376 --> 00:22:18,494 Take a seat. 190 00:22:19,033 --> 00:22:21,363 Yes, Your Highness. 191 00:22:22,120 --> 00:22:25,558 We were just talking about you. 192 00:22:28,462 --> 00:22:31,184 Don't worry, you don't need to be so worried. 193 00:22:31,544 --> 00:22:35,691 The princess has summoned you to give you praise. 194 00:22:36,232 --> 00:22:37,300 What? 195 00:22:37,789 --> 00:22:43,412 I heard that you were of great help to the prince when he was in trouble. 196 00:22:47,116 --> 00:22:54,691 The princess told me that you were the one that gave the Crown Prince's letter to the king. 197 00:23:00,334 --> 00:23:04,959 I am so thankful that you were able to do such a thing! 198 00:23:05,934 --> 00:23:11,473 Not at all, Your Highness. I did not do anything. 199 00:23:11,474 --> 00:23:17,913 Didn't do anything? If it weren't for you, the prince would have been in danger! 200 00:23:18,697 --> 00:23:21,182 Don't you agree, Mother? 201 00:23:21,183 --> 00:23:23,165 Yes, of course. 202 00:23:23,882 --> 00:23:26,112 Your Highness...! 203 00:23:45,990 --> 00:23:49,919 - His Highness is at the archery range. - What? 204 00:23:50,902 --> 00:23:56,782 It has been a while since you were here. Go and give him your greetings. 205 00:24:00,385 --> 00:24:04,199 Take her to the archery range. 206 00:24:05,162 --> 00:24:07,271 Go on. 207 00:24:11,016 --> 00:24:16,782 It's alright. His Highness is busy. I will return to the Bureau. 208 00:24:17,544 --> 00:24:20,675 Do you still not understand my intention? 209 00:24:20,676 --> 00:24:24,222 His Highness is still troubled by many things. 210 00:24:24,470 --> 00:24:27,791 Go and be of comfort to him. 211 00:24:42,849 --> 00:24:46,578 Your Highness! Why are you doing this? 212 00:24:46,579 --> 00:24:50,867 - What do you mean? - How can you ask me this? 213 00:24:50,868 --> 00:24:56,374 First you praised her before the princess and now you're pushing her towards the prince...! 214 00:24:56,375 --> 00:25:00,151 Push her? How dare you speak in such a way? 215 00:25:00,818 --> 00:25:05,874 - Your Highness! - Don't interfere! This is not your business. 216 00:25:06,986 --> 00:25:13,969 His Highness will soon be king. And what is needed when that happens? 217 00:25:14,289 --> 00:25:16,796 It will be a grand heir. 218 00:25:17,100 --> 00:25:19,224 Your Highness! 219 00:25:20,202 --> 00:25:24,110 What do you mean by grand heir? 220 00:25:24,815 --> 00:25:28,334 Do you mean to make that girl...? 221 00:25:31,162 --> 00:25:34,398 Your Highness! How can you say that! 222 00:25:34,399 --> 00:25:37,920 You should be the one who has the grand heir! 223 00:25:37,921 --> 00:25:42,383 How can you say that? 224 00:25:43,487 --> 00:25:46,178 I think it is too late for me. 225 00:25:46,179 --> 00:25:51,134 - Your Highness! - I can no longer be a burden to the prince. 226 00:25:52,133 --> 00:25:57,586 We must all work together for an heir for the future of His Highness! 227 00:25:57,790 --> 00:26:02,004 - But Your Highness! - Not one more word from you! 228 00:26:04,576 --> 00:26:08,762 This is also my responsibility as his wife. 229 00:26:09,151 --> 00:26:11,411 Your Highness...! 230 00:27:07,510 --> 00:27:09,730 Song Yeon! 231 00:27:26,594 --> 00:27:29,430 Why did you turn away without greeting me? 232 00:27:30,508 --> 00:27:36,281 - You looked like you wanted to be alone. - Really? 233 00:27:39,880 --> 00:27:41,958 You know something? 234 00:27:42,472 --> 00:27:49,233 I always imagined I'm shooting arrows at the hearts of those who killed my father. 235 00:27:50,339 --> 00:27:56,894 I always imagined I was attacking those who tried to harm me. 236 00:28:01,710 --> 00:28:06,591 Everyone thinks I have forgiven them. 237 00:28:06,836 --> 00:28:09,551 But they're wrong. 238 00:28:09,833 --> 00:28:13,105 I haven't forgiven anyone, Song Yeon. 239 00:28:13,688 --> 00:28:18,189 It is impossible for me to do so. 240 00:28:22,592 --> 00:28:28,902 I will lengthen their suffering. One by one... 241 00:28:29,104 --> 00:28:32,521 I will make them pay for their crimes. 242 00:28:33,557 --> 00:28:38,366 I am merely waiting for the right time. 243 00:29:37,456 --> 00:29:39,362 Let's go. 244 00:29:43,586 --> 00:29:45,536 Who are you? 245 00:29:46,817 --> 00:29:49,846 Don't make any sound. 246 00:30:01,479 --> 00:30:03,877 Minister! Minister! 247 00:30:05,164 --> 00:30:07,647 What are you doing here at this hour? 248 00:30:08,176 --> 00:30:11,062 Minister! Terrible news! 249 00:30:11,063 --> 00:30:12,474 What do you mean? 250 00:30:12,813 --> 00:30:16,376 The Minister of War and Second Minister of Industry has disappeared! 251 00:30:16,911 --> 00:30:18,221 What? 252 00:30:18,222 --> 00:30:23,920 It was masked men! They came and took them away! 253 00:30:30,506 --> 00:30:35,478 Secretary Jung! What happened to the Minister of War and 2nd Minister of Industry? 254 00:30:35,910 --> 00:30:38,458 - It wasn't just those two. - What? 255 00:30:38,459 --> 00:30:43,478 The retired 2nd Councilor Oh Yun Soo and retired Minister of War Yi Jong Woo has disappeared as well. 256 00:30:43,852 --> 00:30:49,264 - What? - Someone is threatening us. 257 00:30:49,740 --> 00:30:53,736 But those two have retired from government a long time ago. 258 00:30:53,837 --> 00:30:56,907 And they have no ties to what is going on now! 259 00:30:57,631 --> 00:31:01,806 But they were involved in the death of Crown Prince Sado. 260 00:31:02,686 --> 00:31:04,903 What...? 261 00:31:12,110 --> 00:31:14,718 - A Book of Death? - Yes. 262 00:31:14,932 --> 00:31:20,445 My intuition tells me that this is a systematic elimination. 263 00:31:20,800 --> 00:31:24,689 Are you saying that we are going to be targeted as well? 264 00:31:25,500 --> 00:31:27,284 Yes. 265 00:31:33,090 --> 00:31:36,514 I won't let that happen. I won't! 266 00:31:36,515 --> 00:31:38,278 Where are you going? 267 00:31:38,657 --> 00:31:43,381 I have to see Father. I am going to beg him for forgiveness! 268 00:31:43,708 --> 00:31:47,582 Please don't do that. The queen has been exiled. 269 00:31:47,956 --> 00:31:52,041 Going to His Majesty will be like throwing oil into a fire! 270 00:31:52,382 --> 00:31:55,073 Then should we just die like this? 271 00:31:57,774 --> 00:31:58,474 Mother! 272 00:32:19,915 --> 00:32:23,161 Your Highness, the Personnel Minister is here. 273 00:32:28,881 --> 00:32:31,072 Welcome, Minister. 274 00:32:36,096 --> 00:32:38,959 - And so? - What? 275 00:32:40,254 --> 00:32:43,668 What is it that you want me to do? 276 00:32:43,669 --> 00:32:47,216 Your Highness, let me repeat myself. 277 00:32:47,217 --> 00:32:52,158 Last night, four of our present and retired ministers disappeared. 278 00:32:52,779 --> 00:32:56,073 - The situation is... - Minister. 279 00:32:56,537 --> 00:32:58,806 That is impossible. 280 00:32:59,529 --> 00:33:05,465 I have not given such orders. So who would dare harm the ministers? 281 00:33:06,540 --> 00:33:10,412 Perhaps they ran away because they feared me. 282 00:33:10,504 --> 00:33:12,861 But who would dare without my permission? 283 00:33:13,382 --> 00:33:15,732 - But Your Highness... - Minister. 284 00:33:16,696 --> 00:33:20,045 There are many problems in our government. 285 00:33:20,046 --> 00:33:25,727 I do not have the time to check on men who have hidden themselves. 286 00:33:27,512 --> 00:33:32,718 If something has happened to them, the Police Bureau or Prefecture will handle it. 287 00:33:34,367 --> 00:33:38,478 So you must return and focus on your own duties. 288 00:34:18,965 --> 00:34:23,877 Last night, Minister of War Han Tae Soo and 2nd Minister of Industry Jung Ik Sun 289 00:34:24,469 --> 00:34:29,946 The retired 2nd Councilor Oh Yun Soo and retired Minister of War Yi Jong Woo disappeared. 290 00:34:43,513 --> 00:34:46,113 Have you seen Dae Su? 291 00:34:46,773 --> 00:34:49,024 Come to think of it, I haven't seen him all day. 292 00:34:50,015 --> 00:34:54,747 Where is he? Chief Inspector Hong isn't here either. 293 00:34:57,103 --> 00:34:59,526 I feel uneasy all of a sudden! 294 00:35:26,087 --> 00:35:29,189 - What is the status? - It has been taken care of. 295 00:35:30,133 --> 00:35:32,825 Well done. 296 00:35:33,169 --> 00:35:36,226 Here are the rest of the names. Take care of it by today. 297 00:35:37,256 --> 00:35:39,060 Yes, Sir! 298 00:36:05,108 --> 00:36:07,038 Sir! 299 00:36:07,621 --> 00:36:12,067 - You're here. - Where were you? I looked everywhere! 300 00:36:12,068 --> 00:36:15,841 Where else would I be if not at the fishing grounds? 301 00:36:16,401 --> 00:36:19,808 When will you stop being like this! 302 00:36:20,305 --> 00:36:23,854 You should return to the palace and help the prince! 303 00:36:26,700 --> 00:36:28,669 Sir! 304 00:36:30,127 --> 00:36:36,615 You don't have to nag me. I am doing some fishing for the prince anyway. 305 00:36:37,315 --> 00:36:38,806 What? 306 00:36:40,088 --> 00:36:45,588 Since you're here, let's eat together. Go and set the table. 307 00:36:46,125 --> 00:36:50,134 Sir... Sir! 308 00:37:55,715 --> 00:37:57,832 Who are you? 309 00:38:36,697 --> 00:38:41,121 Wait. Take care of the Minister first. 310 00:38:41,481 --> 00:38:43,642 Yes, My Lord. 311 00:38:48,513 --> 00:38:52,067 Thank you! You saved my life. 312 00:38:54,898 --> 00:38:58,965 I prevented you from being carried away. I can't say I saved your life though. 313 00:38:59,942 --> 00:39:07,100 You're right. In any case, why are you here at this hour? 314 00:39:07,964 --> 00:39:11,154 I wanted to confirm something. 315 00:39:11,658 --> 00:39:16,080 - With me...? - You are a maternal relative of the prince. 316 00:39:16,303 --> 00:39:20,526 How do you feel about begging the prince and the princess for their forgiveness? 317 00:39:21,678 --> 00:39:27,415 I tried that! I went to my brother and the princess to kneel for forgiveness. 318 00:39:27,752 --> 00:39:33,092 It was no use! What else can I do? 319 00:39:33,940 --> 00:39:38,624 - I see. - Secretary Jung, do you have any ideas? 320 00:39:40,056 --> 00:39:46,166 Use that intelligent mind of yours! Isn't there any way to get ourselves out of this? 321 00:39:57,367 --> 00:40:00,300 Lay low until I call for you again. 322 00:40:01,176 --> 00:40:02,958 Yes, Sir. 323 00:40:13,755 --> 00:40:15,978 Chief Inspector Hong! 324 00:40:24,513 --> 00:40:26,600 Your Highness! 325 00:40:39,612 --> 00:40:44,008 Is this the place where you are keeping the kidnapped ministers? 326 00:40:48,297 --> 00:40:50,257 Your Highness! 327 00:40:57,897 --> 00:41:00,310 Your Highness! 328 00:41:20,976 --> 00:41:24,707 What is the meaning of this? What did you plan to do with them? 329 00:41:25,066 --> 00:41:28,293 Did you mean to kill them yourself? 330 00:41:29,569 --> 00:41:32,870 Yes. That's right, Your Highness. 331 00:41:35,197 --> 00:41:38,791 I can't help it even if you blame me. 332 00:41:39,248 --> 00:41:42,245 I did it even though I knew you would not be pleased. 333 00:41:42,246 --> 00:41:47,070 - Chief Inspector Hong! - Your Highness, they deserve to die for their crimes. 334 00:41:48,398 --> 00:41:51,539 Criminals must pay for their crimes. 335 00:41:51,843 --> 00:41:55,907 That is the only way the world will fear justice and judgment. 336 00:41:56,841 --> 00:42:01,556 If the world does not know that crimes of treason are punished, 337 00:42:02,148 --> 00:42:05,675 the government and this country will never be stabilized. 338 00:42:05,710 --> 00:42:10,691 Is that why you ignored the laws of our country? 339 00:42:11,770 --> 00:42:16,763 Did you break our laws so that you can make history right? 340 00:42:18,140 --> 00:42:20,713 - Your Highness, please listen to me... - Silence! 341 00:42:22,610 --> 00:42:25,115 Is this your idea of justice? 342 00:42:25,752 --> 00:42:33,002 Is the use of power to kill your idea of justice? 343 00:42:34,361 --> 00:42:39,099 Speak! How are you different from them? 344 00:42:41,040 --> 00:42:46,295 How can you be so ignorant of the things I am trying so hard to avoid? 345 00:42:47,068 --> 00:42:50,606 In my mind, those men have died a million deaths! 346 00:42:51,739 --> 00:42:57,399 If I weren't the prince, I would have cut out their hearts myself! 347 00:43:00,357 --> 00:43:03,935 But I am the prince of this country. Do you understand? 348 00:43:03,936 --> 00:43:08,958 It is my duty to ensure that this is not just petty revenge, 349 00:43:10,207 --> 00:43:18,106 but a proper judgment of their crimes! 350 00:43:23,351 --> 00:43:25,998 Let them go this instant. 351 00:43:27,499 --> 00:43:29,999 - Your Highness! - Don't you hear me!! 352 00:43:30,723 --> 00:43:33,302 Let them go this instant! 353 00:43:53,089 --> 00:43:55,303 Sir...! 354 00:43:59,866 --> 00:44:06,355 It was I that told the prince. He asked me what you were doing. 355 00:44:07,298 --> 00:44:09,853 Please forgive me! 356 00:44:10,815 --> 00:44:16,958 Don't apologize. You did your job. 357 00:44:21,675 --> 00:44:25,900 I'm not saying His Highness is wrong, but I just feel so frustrated! 358 00:44:29,735 --> 00:44:31,889 It's driving me crazy! 359 00:45:00,072 --> 00:45:02,726 Your Highness, they deserve to die for their crimes. 360 00:45:03,789 --> 00:45:06,846 Criminals must pay for their crimes. 361 00:45:07,130 --> 00:45:11,230 That is the only way the world will fear justice and judgment. 362 00:45:11,986 --> 00:45:16,095 That is the only way the world will fear treason. 363 00:45:37,123 --> 00:45:40,176 Your Highness, is it I. 364 00:45:40,816 --> 00:45:42,526 Enter. 365 00:45:58,165 --> 00:46:00,940 Did you release all of them? 366 00:46:02,112 --> 00:46:04,096 Yes, Your Highness. 367 00:46:07,945 --> 00:46:11,050 I was a fool. 368 00:46:11,563 --> 00:46:15,166 Please forgive me. 369 00:46:18,494 --> 00:46:21,049 Say that I made you do it. 370 00:46:22,674 --> 00:46:25,266 The Prefecture will be asking questions tomorrow. 371 00:46:25,450 --> 00:46:32,413 Tell them that you had to interrogate them as the chief of the State Tribunal. 372 00:46:32,756 --> 00:46:36,322 - Do you understand? - Your Highness! 373 00:46:51,857 --> 00:46:53,244 I never planned on covering this up. 374 00:46:54,893 --> 00:47:00,762 Even though it may be difficult, I wanted to prosecute them on proper grounds. 375 00:47:03,026 --> 00:47:05,049 Your Highness...! 376 00:47:05,430 --> 00:47:07,713 On that list are actions that need to be taken. 377 00:47:09,437 --> 00:47:16,042 All the criminals will pay for their crimes. 378 00:47:18,335 --> 00:47:25,195 We will have to prepare for that. But this is not yet the time for the sword. 379 00:47:25,870 --> 00:47:33,956 I will not burden His Majesty before he passes away. 380 00:47:38,379 --> 00:47:40,226 Do you understand? 381 00:47:40,227 --> 00:47:45,479 Any blood that will be shed will be on my hands. 382 00:48:02,779 --> 00:48:06,005 - Have a seat. - Yes, Your Highness. 383 00:48:12,831 --> 00:48:17,675 I called you here to inform you of what you have to do. 384 00:48:20,797 --> 00:48:24,639 His Majesty's condition prevents him from handling the country's affairs. 385 00:48:24,911 --> 00:48:30,147 Therefore, I will be ruling in his stead and taking over all of his duties. 386 00:48:32,097 --> 00:48:37,826 You will work with my Chief Advisor and come up with some reform plans. 387 00:48:39,661 --> 00:48:41,899 Your Highness! 388 00:48:44,403 --> 00:48:49,208 Think carefully as to why I am giving you this chance. 389 00:48:50,777 --> 00:48:55,978 I will do my utmost to serve you, Your Highness. 390 00:48:55,979 --> 00:49:01,415 Then why don't you tell me what you have to do. 391 00:49:02,601 --> 00:49:08,427 I will erase all historical records regarding the Crown Prince Sado. 392 00:49:11,390 --> 00:49:19,026 His Majesty has permitted the deletion of all records as they depict my father as a traitor. 393 00:49:19,701 --> 00:49:24,620 So you will handle it and proceed immediately. 394 00:49:32,946 --> 00:49:35,595 Welcome. 395 00:49:36,371 --> 00:49:39,428 It is unlike you to be so nervous. 396 00:49:40,009 --> 00:49:44,108 I asked to see you to give you some good news. Please take a seat. 397 00:49:52,890 --> 00:49:56,280 - What is it? - See for yourself. 398 00:50:11,470 --> 00:50:15,943 He is giving another chance to someone I would have executed first. 399 00:50:16,559 --> 00:50:21,604 A man like me will never understand His Highness' intentions. 400 00:50:25,121 --> 00:50:29,904 You call this a chance? Why don't you just have me executed! 401 00:50:31,192 --> 00:50:37,266 Don't say things you don't mean. Shouldn't you be happy you are still alive? 402 00:50:40,423 --> 00:50:44,342 Oh, I have another piece of interesting news to tell you. 403 00:50:45,327 --> 00:50:52,150 While you are being mercilessly demoted, the Personnel Minister is being promoted. 404 00:51:09,305 --> 00:51:14,611 Congratulations, Minister. It seems you are the only one of us doing well. 405 00:51:18,224 --> 00:51:22,623 I regret not having seen your true self first. 406 00:51:23,795 --> 00:51:28,585 Do you feel better when you mock me like that? 407 00:51:29,342 --> 00:51:33,550 I just wanted to tell you that it is not yet over. 408 00:51:34,570 --> 00:51:39,779 It's already over. Don't put yourself in danger by fighting it. 409 00:51:54,618 --> 00:51:59,823 They have demoted you from the third level to the sixth level! 410 00:52:00,003 --> 00:52:03,953 You're now a scribe that records genealogy of the royal family! 411 00:52:07,454 --> 00:52:13,954 He's is stamping down us like this. He's strangling gradually to cut our lives in the end. 412 00:52:18,064 --> 00:52:21,845 Is this how it will end? 413 00:52:22,934 --> 00:52:28,650 Do you remember when I asked you why you adopted me as your son? 414 00:52:32,555 --> 00:52:37,961 You said then that there was no reason why I couldn't be king. 415 00:52:39,038 --> 00:52:45,183 I still have your words in my heart. 416 00:52:45,777 --> 00:52:53,323 What is the use of those words now? It is already over! 417 00:52:54,496 --> 00:52:59,873 Wait and see. I will not give up so easily! 418 00:52:59,874 --> 00:53:06,374 Please be patient to this miserable humiliation a little bit, a little bit more. 419 00:53:22,583 --> 00:53:24,865 My Lord! 420 00:53:26,843 --> 00:53:31,082 I am no longer a Lord. I am just an official now. 421 00:53:34,197 --> 00:53:37,550 - Are you looking into what I wanted? - Yes, My Lord. 422 00:53:38,151 --> 00:53:42,551 You should move secretely not to show up to anyone. 423 00:53:43,468 --> 00:53:45,407 Yes, My Lord. 424 00:53:50,204 --> 00:53:53,380 Did the prince really give such an order? 425 00:53:53,415 --> 00:53:59,602 Yes, he asked the Secretariat to delete all the historical records of the Crown Prince Sado. 426 00:54:01,978 --> 00:54:06,517 Your Highness, you will finally have all your pain and bitterness erased! 427 00:54:07,798 --> 00:54:12,685 This must have been the reason why I was able to withstand such pain. 428 00:54:12,820 --> 00:54:17,505 Now I can finally rest in peace! 429 00:54:23,447 --> 00:54:26,632 This is the list of all the illegitimate sons and Southerners newly employed. 430 00:54:26,833 --> 00:54:29,348 Six in the Ministry of Personnel, ten each in the Ministries of Justice and Finance. 431 00:54:29,363 --> 00:54:32,559 Six in the Ministries of Industry and War, and four in Ministry of Rites. 432 00:54:32,560 --> 00:54:35,641 All you have to do is pick half of the list. 433 00:54:36,161 --> 00:54:38,870 What are the positions of these men? 434 00:54:39,197 --> 00:54:41,984 It is from public official to assistant section chief. 435 00:54:42,911 --> 00:54:45,783 I will select them by tomorrow. 436 00:54:46,412 --> 00:54:48,741 When have you scheduled the Saecho? 437 00:54:48,842 --> 00:54:54,174 It will be in two days. 438 00:54:58,867 --> 00:55:03,922 Young Woo Won (Crown Prince Sado's grave) 439 00:55:06,610 --> 00:55:10,825 Did you know, Your Highness? 440 00:55:11,097 --> 00:55:18,181 The prince has said that he will clear you of all the crimes you were falsely accused of. 441 00:55:19,573 --> 00:55:24,248 Please forgive me for not being by your side. 442 00:55:25,228 --> 00:55:30,076 Please rest in peace, Your Highness. 443 00:55:45,981 --> 00:55:51,034 - A Saecho? - Yes, there is one today. 444 00:55:51,534 --> 00:55:54,017 Artists Yi and Tak can prepare with Song Yeon. 445 00:55:54,462 --> 00:55:57,881 - Official Kang, you may choose the rest. - Yes, Sir. 446 00:55:58,333 --> 00:56:00,861 - Who wants to go? - Me! 447 00:56:00,862 --> 00:56:03,905 Do you even know what a Saecho is? 448 00:56:05,608 --> 00:56:07,496 I'm not really sure! 449 00:56:08,090 --> 00:56:10,817 Artist Yi, why don't you explain? 450 00:56:13,703 --> 00:56:18,954 How can you call yourself an artist and Damo and not know what a Saecho is? 451 00:56:19,762 --> 00:56:24,247 Don't be too harsh. They have never been to one before. 452 00:57:11,629 --> 00:57:15,136 I've seen a lot of palace events before, but this is the first time I've seen this. 453 00:57:15,712 --> 00:57:17,637 What are they erasing? 454 00:57:18,717 --> 00:57:22,074 They are erasing all historical records of the Crown Prince Sado. 455 00:57:22,465 --> 00:57:27,528 So that's why Princess Hun Kyung is crying like that. 456 00:57:34,692 --> 00:57:37,801 His Majesty the King! 457 00:57:52,259 --> 00:57:56,640 Your Majesty, what brings you here? You are unwell! 458 00:57:57,552 --> 00:58:02,266 They are erasing my past mistakes. I should be here and witness it. 459 00:58:06,686 --> 00:58:09,831 I do not have the courage to face you. 460 00:58:10,504 --> 00:58:14,694 I can now die and be at peace. 461 00:58:15,427 --> 00:58:19,639 I will not forget this in my death, Your Majesty! 462 00:58:21,899 --> 00:58:25,027 - You may continue. - Yes, Your Majesty! 463 00:58:44,727 --> 00:58:50,535 Father, I am innocent! Father! 464 00:58:50,536 --> 00:58:57,296 Father, I am innocent! Father! 465 00:59:45,945 --> 00:59:50,104 The roads are rocky, Your Majesty. Please go on your palanquin. 466 00:59:50,105 --> 00:59:55,832 No, I'm alright. I want to walk. 467 00:59:58,374 --> 01:00:02,943 Your Majesty! Are you alright, Your Majesty? 468 01:00:03,889 --> 01:00:07,822 No need to make a fuss. 469 01:00:09,094 --> 01:00:13,637 Let us take a short rest. I will be fine shortly. 470 01:00:22,560 --> 01:00:26,234 How beautiful the scenery is. 471 01:00:28,680 --> 01:00:34,141 Don't be so tense. I'm not going to die here. 472 01:00:34,854 --> 01:00:36,805 Your Majesty...! 473 01:00:36,806 --> 01:00:42,665 The place I want to die at is different. I will die there. 474 01:00:43,539 --> 01:00:47,230 What do you mean by that, Your Majesty? 475 01:00:52,421 --> 01:00:54,630 San... 476 01:00:55,335 --> 01:00:57,070 Yes, Your Majesty. 477 01:00:58,007 --> 01:01:03,590 Do not forget your father's last wish for you to become a good king. 478 01:01:04,398 --> 01:01:09,768 That is also your grandfather's last wish for you. 479 01:01:14,081 --> 01:01:17,574 I am sure you will be a good king. 480 01:01:17,993 --> 01:01:24,018 You will be a benevolent king that will provide for his people. 481 01:01:27,235 --> 01:01:35,650 Don't forget this. The rising sun shines brightly everywhere. 482 01:01:36,621 --> 01:01:42,432 And water cannot flow if it does not fill empty spaces first. 483 01:01:42,829 --> 01:01:44,849 Do you understand? 484 01:01:45,705 --> 01:01:50,230 You must be that kind of king to your people. 485 01:01:52,749 --> 01:01:57,351 And don't just shine on grassy areas or fill a shallow pool. 486 01:01:57,992 --> 01:02:05,783 Do not forget the poor and hungry people that live in barren and infertile soil. 487 01:02:07,105 --> 01:02:10,640 Be a king that will shine in between crevices 488 01:02:10,641 --> 01:02:17,409 and fill deep and dangerous valleys. 489 01:02:18,488 --> 01:02:24,466 Your Majesty, I will not forget your words. 490 01:03:03,907 --> 01:03:06,521 These are the subjects to be discussed at the next Cabinet meeting. 491 01:03:07,681 --> 01:03:09,060 Your Highness, it is I! 492 01:03:12,157 --> 01:03:15,813 - What is it? - Your Highness, something terrible has happened! 493 01:03:25,536 --> 01:03:28,725 What is this I hear? His Majesty has vanished? 494 01:03:28,726 --> 01:03:29,726 Your Highness! 495 01:04:01,427 --> 01:04:04,970 - How did this happen? - I don't know, Your Highness. 496 01:04:04,971 --> 01:04:12,264 He was here this morning, but when I came to ask him about his breakfast... 497 01:04:16,485 --> 01:04:23,342 His Majesty is nowhere in the palace! What shall we do? 498 01:04:40,424 --> 01:04:47,086 The place I want to die at is different. I will die there. 499 01:04:57,383 --> 01:05:03,983 Timer and Editor: MrsKorea 500 01:05:04,084 --> 01:05:10,984 Coordinator: mily2 501 01:05:11,085 --> 01:05:17,985 Special thanks to: saturn, Suz07 502 01:06:00,986 --> 01:06:12,486 This is a FREE fansub. NOT for SALE!!! Get it for FREE @ d-addicts.com