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[♪ pop music playing]

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PERFECT CROWN

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THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION

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CHILD ACTORS AND ANIMALS
WERE FILMED SAFELY

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PROMISING THE END, NOT FOREVER…

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EXCLUSIVE: THE ROYAL COUPLE'S
MARRIAGE CONTRACT LEAKED

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[reporters clamoring]

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[reporter 1] Is it true that
the marriage is contractual?

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[reporter 2] Is it true you plan to
divorce in three years? Please respond!

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ROYAL ACADEMY
80TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

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[reporter 3] Did you intentionally
deceive the people?

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[reporter 4]
This is a betrayal of the public!

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[chuckles]

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[reporter 5] What has Castle Group
promised the Crown?

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[clamoring continues]

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-[reporter 6] Is it true?
-[reporter 7] Are the allegations true?

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[Huiju] What are you doing?

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Keep your eyes on me.

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[clamoring fades]

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[clamoring resumes]

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[clamoring fades]

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PERFECT CROWN

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EPISODE 9

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Let's get you out first.

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[Hyeon] Your Royal Highness.

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It's swarming with reporters
and students outside.

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What should we do?

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-And the Royal Guard?
-We had dispatched the bare minimum.

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[sighs]

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I'll leave first.

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-You two can--
-Your Royal Highness!

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I don't want to.

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Let's leave together.

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[♪ intriguing music playing]

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[reporters murmuring]

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[reporter 1] There they are!

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[reporter 2] Any words
for the people watching?

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[reporter 3] Is it all true?

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[reporter 4] Are the allegations true?

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[reporter 5] What comes after divorce?

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-Are you confirming the allegations?
-Your Royal Highness!

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-Are you okay?
-Yes.

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-Your Royal Highness, what say you?
-Are the allegations true?

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-Your Royal Highness!
-Please give us a response!

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[reporter 6] Are the allegations true?

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[reporter 7] Is it true that
this is a marriage of convenience?

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[both gasping, panting]

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-Oh, no…
-They're tinted windows, Hyejeong.

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Really? Thank goodness.

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[panting]

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Right.

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[Hyeon clears throat]

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[grunts] Why isn't this working?
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They should be okay, right?

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I think so.
They have Prime Minister Min, so…

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Right. I should update
the Royal Guard. [chuckles]

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Right. I should also update
the Royal Secretariat.

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[reporter 1] Is there any truth
to the allegations?

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[reporter 2] Any response
to the allegations?

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[Lady Choi] We must hurry!

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Your Majesty.

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Where are the Grand Prince and Princess?

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You see, they are…

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[scoffs]

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Reporters are camped out
in front of the palace.

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This should be the safest option.

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[aide] Sir.

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The party is asking
about the crisis meeting.

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Tell them they'll have to wait.

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Make sure no one talks to the press
to avoid speculative coverage.

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Yes, sir.

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Foreign Affairs is asking
about the overseas tour…

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-[Jeongwoo] Submit it in writing.
-Yes, sir.

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[newscaster] Amid growing fallout
from the leaked marriage contract,

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the controversy is escalating
beyond a mere private-life scandal,

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even drawing scrutiny
over the monarchy's credibility.

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The alleged preferential treatment
the Grand Princess received,

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and the suspension
of the Junghwajeon fire investigation…

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[fading] …have emerged
as the central points of this controversy.

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[I-AN, distorted] Huiju.

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-Seong Huiju.
-[Huiju breathes heavily]

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-[normal] Seong Huiju.
-[newscaster] In response, the Crown

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has stated it is verifying the facts,
maintaining a cautious stance.

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However, critics argue
that the possibility of the exercise

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of private influence cannot be ruled out.

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Both the Crown and the Cabinet
are reportedly conducting…

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Are you okay?

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[newscaster] However, neither has yet
released an official statement.

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Yes.

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[Jeongwoo sighs]

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Let's start by confirming a few things.

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First of all,

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did you two draw up
the marriage contract yourselves?

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[exhales sharply]

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Besides me, does anyone else know
that this marriage is fake?

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Aside from my personal aide,

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there's no one else.

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Just Ms. Do.

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I haven't discussed it
with the Royal Secretariat yet,

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but they will most likely
choose not to respond.

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What do you mean?

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As long as the contract is real,

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any explanation or defense
will only stir up more noise.

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So, are you asking us to stay silent?

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Yes. Precisely, Your Royal Highness.

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Waiting for things
to die down could backfire on us.

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We must wait until even that dies down.

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It was only…

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a farce in the beginning.

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[♪ soft music playing]

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"It only started out as deception."

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Is that what you'll say?

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The contract stipulates
a divorce within three years.

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Can you guarantee

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there will be no divorce?

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Can you?
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[knocks on door]

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-[door opens]
-[footsteps approach]

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Sir.

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You really should see this.

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Excuse me for a moment.

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[sighs]

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[sighs]

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I wondered why that brat
would just hand over the company.

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Turns out she had a whole plan.

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What about that kiss over the palace wall?

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Was that fake too?

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Of course, it was!

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Then what about when she collapsed,
and he carried her out in his arms?

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Was that all just an act?

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Babe, who cares about that right now?

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Our family is about to be ruined!

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Well, I'm just worried about Huiju…

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-[phone chiming]
-What is it now?

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What's with all the messages?

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ANOTHER SCANDAL WILL BREAK THIS WEEK…

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[journalist 1] I wondered why Prince I-AN
would marry a love child…

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[journalist 2] He clearly married
for Castle Group.

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[journalist 3] So all that talk
about Prince Suyang…

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[journalist 4] Was her fainting
at the wedding just a stunt?

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Babe.

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What the hell is going on?

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As public trust in the royal couple wavers

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following the leak
of their marriage contract earlier today,

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incendiary allegations have surfaced
that Grand Princess Seong received

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preferential treatment
even prior to the royal wedding.

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Grand Princess Seong had previously
been identified as the prime suspect

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in the Junghwajeon Hall fire
that broke out

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during His Majesty's
Royal Birthday Banquet.

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Some critics argue that the Grand Prince
may have intervened in the investigation

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for personal reasons.

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Some are even voicing concerns

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whether he is connected
to the Junghwajeon Hall fire incident.

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The political sphere is adopting
a cautious stance,

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while the palace and the Cabinet…

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[I-AN] Are you scared?

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You have to have honor
for disgrace to mean anything.

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I've never had any, so I'm fine.

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[I-AN sighs]

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Are you okay?

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Honor is all you have.

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Are you scared?

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[♪ soft music playing]

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Yes.

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I am afraid…

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that my honor will end up…

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harming you.

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[door opens]

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I believe it's best

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for you both to return to the palace now.

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What about all the reporters there?

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Are you sure it's okay?

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[sighs] They're planning a protest
outside the palace tomorrow morning.

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A protest?

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What are you talking about?

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There's a rumor that
you're vying for the throne.

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The Junghwajeon fire is being interpreted
to fit that narrative.

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That's absolute nonsense.

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[sighs] Securing your safety comes first.

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Return to the palace.

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It appears the protest cannot be stopped.

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Nothing could possibly stop it now.

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To be loved is to be hated
in equal measure.

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Nothing stokes gossip like the downfall
of the high and mighty.

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Did you deliver the message to Father?

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He sent word that he is on his way.

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[♪ ominous music playing]

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Prepare to enter the Council Hall.
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Your Royal Highness.

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You should make your way
to the Council Hall.

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Now?

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Her Majesty has summoned
the Office of Royal Relatives.

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[royal relatives chattering]

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[herald] Announcing Grand Prince I-AN.

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[royal relatives grunting]

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Your Majesty.

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Have you summoned the royal relatives?

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-Let's discuss it privately.
-I do not wish to hear your excuses.

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-Queen Mother.
-How dare you!

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To deceive the people

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and bring disgrace upon the Crown.

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[♪ tense music playing]

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Do you truly believe you can be forgiven?

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You, who sold off your royal status.

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And you, who purchased it.

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You would do well to prepare yourselves.

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I found it rather peculiar from the start,

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how she seemed to have no regard
for royal tradition or decorum.

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You should stop there.

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"It is simply
because of her low pedigree."

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That was my oversight.

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You thought you could protect yourself
with that measly contract?

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I cannot tell if you are naïve or foolish.

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[breathes shakily]

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Senior Sixth Rank, Choi Hyeon.

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Yes, Your Majesty.

217
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Junior Sixth Rank, Do Hyejeong.

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Yes, Your Majesty.

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Your superiors are unworthy
of an audience in the Council Hall.

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Escort them out.

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[Huiju] Your Royal Highness.

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Your Royal Highness!

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Your Royal Highness.

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[sighs] Your Royal Highness.

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[breathes shakily] I'm fine, so just…

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You're far from fine!

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[exclaims]

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Who clenches their fist this hard
out of anger?

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Just look at this hand.

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Stay put.

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I'll have Aide Choi get some…

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[♪ soft music playing]

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[I-AN sighs]

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I'm fine.

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It doesn't hurt.

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[I-AN sighs]

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[Hyejeong gasps]

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This is insane.

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It's hit the lower limit.

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What if the chairman calls me
to his office? That won't end well.

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00:17:07,777 --> 00:17:08,778
Hello.

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Seriously?

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[Hyeon] Aide Do!

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00:17:13,741 --> 00:17:14,742
Yes?

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We have a problem.

246
00:17:16,953 --> 00:17:18,204
Why? What is it now?

247
00:17:18,287 --> 00:17:21,582
There's an article claiming
the Grand Princess faked her collapse.

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What?

249
00:17:23,793 --> 00:17:25,086
What are you talking about?

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THE REASON WHY SHE FAINTED…

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WAS THE COLLAPSE STAGED?

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Huh?
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It sounds like…

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This is about to blow up in our face.

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WAS THE COLLAPSE STAGED?
PRESSURE MOUNTS ON ROYAL FAMILY

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[protester] Remove Grand Prince I-AN
as regent!

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[protesters chanting]
Remove him! Remove him!

258
00:17:41,185 --> 00:17:43,729
[protester] Grand Prince I-AN
and Seong Huiju must apologize!

259
00:17:43,813 --> 00:17:45,648
[protesters chanting]
Apologize! Apologize!

260
00:17:45,731 --> 00:17:49,318
[protester] Remove Grand Prince I-AN
as regent!

261
00:17:49,402 --> 00:17:51,028
[protesters chanting]
Remove him! Remove him!

262
00:17:51,112 --> 00:17:54,407
[protester] Strip Seong Huiju
of her rank immediately!

263
00:17:54,490 --> 00:17:55,575
[protesters chanting]
Immediately! Immediately!

264
00:17:55,658 --> 00:17:57,660
[♪ soft music playing]

265
00:18:05,668 --> 00:18:07,086
We cannot wait any longer.

266
00:18:08,588 --> 00:18:09,589
Your Royal Highness.

267
00:18:10,172 --> 00:18:11,716
They're going so far as to suggest

268
00:18:12,967 --> 00:18:14,802
that my wife fainted for show.

269
00:18:17,555 --> 00:18:19,348
I shall set the record straight myself.

270
00:18:22,727 --> 00:18:25,855
Our marriage may have started
with a contract,

271
00:18:27,148 --> 00:18:30,401
but everything we've shown the people
is genuine.

272
00:18:30,484 --> 00:18:31,569
Your Royal Highness.

273
00:18:31,652 --> 00:18:33,154
Even if the substance found in her system

274
00:18:34,697 --> 00:18:35,823
was one prescribed to me,

275
00:18:37,158 --> 00:18:40,494
there is nothing I seek to gain
at the cost of her life.

276
00:18:42,997 --> 00:18:45,499
What about the claim
that you're vying for the crown?

277
00:18:47,710 --> 00:18:49,337
Will you deny that as well?

278
00:18:51,631 --> 00:18:53,507
-Prime Minister Min.
-Answer me, sir.

279
00:18:54,300 --> 00:18:55,551
Will you deny it?

280
00:19:00,931 --> 00:19:02,224
If I do not deny it,

281
00:19:05,436 --> 00:19:07,146
how would you respond?

282
00:19:15,488 --> 00:19:18,324
"We do not need a king
who lacks the people's support."

283
00:19:19,033 --> 00:19:20,326
That's how I would respond.

284
00:19:25,706 --> 00:19:26,874
Thus, Your Royal Highness…

285
00:19:29,585 --> 00:19:31,504
For the sake of the Crown and the nation,

286
00:19:33,756 --> 00:19:34,757
I humbly request…

287
00:19:37,009 --> 00:19:38,219
that you end your regency.

288
00:19:52,233 --> 00:19:54,235
5 DAYS BEFORE THE CONTRACT LEAK

289
00:19:54,318 --> 00:19:55,319
Sir.

290
00:20:04,328 --> 00:20:07,415
They discovered traces of digoxin
in a goblet used in the wedding rites.

291
00:20:07,498 --> 00:20:09,250
PHOTO 1: GOBLET CONTAINING
TRACES OF DIGOXIN

292
00:20:09,333 --> 00:20:10,835
-[knocks on door]
-[door opens]

293
00:20:11,502 --> 00:20:13,379
Sir, Ms. Lee Areum has arrived.

294
00:20:21,095 --> 00:20:23,556
[stammering] I heard you asked to see me.

295
00:20:28,436 --> 00:20:29,937
PERSONAL DETAILS: LEE AREUM

296
00:20:30,020 --> 00:20:31,105
IN CHARGE OF THE NUPTIAL WINE

297
00:20:31,188 --> 00:20:33,274
PARK MALJA, HER MOTHER,
BECAME AN ALCOHOLIC…

298
00:20:33,357 --> 00:20:35,526
IN NEED OF FUNDS
FOR BROTHER'S KIDNEY TRANSPLANT

299
00:20:42,825 --> 00:20:44,368
[Areum on speakers]
I was instructed to simply grind it up

300
00:20:44,452 --> 00:20:47,580
and rub it on the Grand Prince's goblet.

301
00:20:47,663 --> 00:20:50,207
I had no idea what it was.

302
00:20:50,291 --> 00:20:51,917
I was told if I didn't do it,

303
00:20:52,001 --> 00:20:54,003
my brother's surgery might be delayed…

304
00:20:56,422 --> 00:20:58,090
[sighs]

305
00:20:59,049 --> 00:21:00,217
Do you think it's true?

306
00:21:01,302 --> 00:21:02,470
We'll have to verify it.

307
00:21:05,973 --> 00:21:07,391
[sighs]

308
00:21:10,978 --> 00:21:12,480
But I still don't understand why.

309
00:21:16,817 --> 00:21:18,319
Did they really need to kill him?

310
00:21:20,529 --> 00:21:21,781
I get that he was bothersome…

311
00:21:29,747 --> 00:21:32,291
4 DAYS BEFORE THE CONTRACT LEAK

312
00:21:32,917 --> 00:21:33,918
Prime Minister Min.

313
00:21:35,002 --> 00:21:37,171
What could you possibly
be suggesting right now?

314
00:21:43,594 --> 00:21:45,387
Here's evidence
proving it was a poisoning.

315
00:21:49,433 --> 00:21:52,520
A staff testified that the Grand Prince
was the intended target.

316
00:21:52,603 --> 00:21:55,439
She confirmed the substance used
and her cryptocurrency records.

317
00:21:56,357 --> 00:21:57,525
She also testified

318
00:21:58,984 --> 00:22:01,153
that the compensation
came from Lord INPYEONG.

319
00:22:02,863 --> 00:22:03,906
This is slander.

320
00:22:06,575 --> 00:22:09,245
How dare you suspect my father
on a mere servant's word?
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321
00:22:09,328 --> 00:22:11,580
-You are also under suspicion.
-Prime Minister Min!

322
00:22:11,664 --> 00:22:13,290
Can you prove you had no knowledge

323
00:22:14,792 --> 00:22:16,252
of Lord INPYEONG's actions?

324
00:22:25,636 --> 00:22:26,846
[servant] Your Majesty,

325
00:22:26,929 --> 00:22:28,722
Grand Prince I-AN has arrived.

326
00:22:42,945 --> 00:22:44,488
His Royal Highness remains unaware.

327
00:22:48,826 --> 00:22:49,994
Allow me some time.

328
00:22:58,919 --> 00:23:00,004
[servant] Your Majesty.

329
00:23:00,838 --> 00:23:02,089
Prime Minister Min.

330
00:23:04,508 --> 00:23:05,509
Until tonight.

331
00:23:07,845 --> 00:23:09,138
That is all I can provide you.

332
00:23:14,310 --> 00:23:15,644
I shall send word.

333
00:23:30,034 --> 00:23:31,827
What brings you here, Prime Minister Min?

334
00:23:31,911 --> 00:23:34,246
I came to request her cooperation
in the investigation.

335
00:23:34,330 --> 00:23:35,873
The Inner Court will be summoned tomorrow.

336
00:24:03,359 --> 00:24:05,319
I'm here to discuss
the Anhwadang Hall staff.

337
00:24:14,286 --> 00:24:15,287
Your Majesty?

338
00:24:18,874 --> 00:24:19,875
[grunts]

339
00:24:21,126 --> 00:24:24,004
I heard you were looking
to replace the attendants.

340
00:24:25,631 --> 00:24:28,425
Are you feeling unwell?

341
00:24:30,636 --> 00:24:32,554
The Grand Princess collapsed
at the wedding.

342
00:24:33,597 --> 00:24:36,141
Now, the Grand Prince seeks
to replace innocent attendants.

343
00:24:37,434 --> 00:24:39,061
The palace is in disarray, is it not?

344
00:24:43,691 --> 00:24:44,692
[sighs]

345
00:24:54,952 --> 00:24:55,953
[Huiju] Jeongwoo!

346
00:24:58,455 --> 00:25:00,290
Should you be outside already?

347
00:25:00,374 --> 00:25:01,542
Did the doctor…

348
00:25:01,625 --> 00:25:03,877
[groans] I don't need to hear that
from you too.

349
00:25:03,961 --> 00:25:06,046
My ears are about to bleed as it is.

350
00:25:06,130 --> 00:25:09,800
It appears she is weary from all the care
the Grand Prince has taken

351
00:25:09,883 --> 00:25:11,468
to protect the Grand Princess.

352
00:25:11,552 --> 00:25:14,888
Given how devoted they are to each other,
producing an heir should not be…

353
00:25:14,972 --> 00:25:16,724
What… [laughs]

354
00:25:16,807 --> 00:25:19,226
…in the world are you talking about?

355
00:25:19,309 --> 00:25:21,478
In broad daylight, no less.

356
00:25:21,562 --> 00:25:22,646
[chuckles]

357
00:25:25,024 --> 00:25:26,608
Are you free for a short walk?

358
00:25:28,694 --> 00:25:29,778
Hmm.

359
00:25:30,654 --> 00:25:32,156
How's the investigation going?

360
00:25:32,781 --> 00:25:33,949
Are you getting anywhere?

361
00:25:35,242 --> 00:25:38,704
Can we trust Royal Seoul Hospital?

362
00:25:39,496 --> 00:25:41,123
If you want, I can have Castle Hospital…

363
00:25:44,084 --> 00:25:45,085
What?

364
00:25:47,379 --> 00:25:48,505
It seems real.

365
00:25:49,131 --> 00:25:50,132
What does?

366
00:25:51,008 --> 00:25:52,009
Your devotion?

367
00:25:52,092 --> 00:25:54,845
[sighs] Devotion? As if.

368
00:25:54,928 --> 00:25:58,057
Can't I even show
this much concern for my spouse?

369
00:26:02,853 --> 00:26:04,229
My goodness.

370
00:26:08,233 --> 00:26:10,611
You know our marriage is only for show.

371
00:26:11,987 --> 00:26:13,906
How are we supposed to fool the nation

372
00:26:13,989 --> 00:26:15,657
if we can't even fool the staff?

373
00:26:17,701 --> 00:26:18,702
So?

374
00:26:19,870 --> 00:26:21,163
You're trying to fool me too?

375
00:26:21,789 --> 00:26:22,831
What?

376
00:26:25,793 --> 00:26:26,835
[Mr. Jung] Sir.

377
00:26:32,508 --> 00:26:34,968
His Majesty is due to give
his witness statement shortly.

378
00:26:38,764 --> 00:26:39,807
I should go.

379
00:26:41,850 --> 00:26:43,268
But I'm not done talking yet…

380
00:26:44,311 --> 00:26:45,979
I'll call you later… [stammers]
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381
00:26:57,699 --> 00:26:59,701
[Jeongwoo] Evidence that proves
it was a poisoning.

382
00:27:00,494 --> 00:27:03,580
A staff testified that the Grand Prince
was the intended target.

383
00:27:03,664 --> 00:27:06,625
She confirmed the drug used
and her cryptocurrency records.

384
00:27:09,211 --> 00:27:11,463
She testified the compensation
came from Lord INPYEONG.

385
00:27:16,301 --> 00:27:17,302
[door opens]

386
00:27:20,472 --> 00:27:21,473
Your Majesty.

387
00:27:22,099 --> 00:27:23,684
What brings you here unannounced?

388
00:27:25,394 --> 00:27:26,520
Explain yourself.

389
00:27:27,312 --> 00:27:28,564
-Your Majesty.
-I said!

390
00:27:31,567 --> 00:27:32,818
Explain yourself.

391
00:27:52,045 --> 00:27:53,338
Tell me it was not you.

392
00:27:53,881 --> 00:27:55,090
PERSONAL DETAILS: LEE AREUM

393
00:27:55,173 --> 00:27:56,884
WITNESS STATEMENT

394
00:27:59,636 --> 00:28:01,179
Where did you get this?

395
00:28:06,768 --> 00:28:09,271
I asked where you got this.

396
00:28:11,189 --> 00:28:13,483
Were you truly attempting to murder
the Grand Prince?

397
00:28:13,567 --> 00:28:15,569
[♪ dramatic music playing]

398
00:28:17,154 --> 00:28:18,488
Have you lost your mind?

399
00:28:19,156 --> 00:28:22,284
If this gets out,
you, me, and His Majesty will be--

400
00:28:22,367 --> 00:28:23,368
That is…

401
00:28:26,079 --> 00:28:29,249
exactly why the Grand Prince
must be eliminated.

402
00:28:34,004 --> 00:28:37,674
Why do you think the Grand Prince,
who feigned ignorance,

403
00:28:37,758 --> 00:28:40,135
has chosen to speak up now?

404
00:28:40,844 --> 00:28:43,722
Not only did you burn
the late King's final royal edict.

405
00:28:43,805 --> 00:28:45,307
But imagine

406
00:28:46,058 --> 00:28:48,810
what would happen if he discovers
the same fire killed the late King.

407
00:28:48,894 --> 00:28:50,812
I had nothing to do
with the late King's death!

408
00:28:50,896 --> 00:28:52,481
Who would ever believe

409
00:28:53,023 --> 00:28:55,359
such a feeble excuse?

410
00:28:57,986 --> 00:28:59,738
[breathes shakily] Father…

411
00:28:59,821 --> 00:29:01,782
"I only intended to burn the royal edict.

412
00:29:01,865 --> 00:29:03,450
I never intended for that fire

413
00:29:04,159 --> 00:29:06,995
to burn down the palace hall
and take the King's life."

414
00:29:08,664 --> 00:29:10,123
Is that what you will say?

415
00:29:17,631 --> 00:29:19,883
Is that what you have thought of me
all this time?

416
00:29:30,352 --> 00:29:34,564
What Your Majesty has done
is not my concern.

417
00:29:35,899 --> 00:29:38,402
You must do whatever it takes
to keep His Majesty safe.

418
00:29:38,485 --> 00:29:40,654
That is the only way

419
00:29:40,737 --> 00:29:42,906
to ensure your own safety,

420
00:29:42,990 --> 00:29:45,158
mine, and our family name.

421
00:30:01,008 --> 00:30:02,467
Now, tell me.

422
00:30:04,636 --> 00:30:05,804
Where did you

423
00:30:07,389 --> 00:30:09,433
get this from?

424
00:30:35,709 --> 00:30:37,044
Your Majesty.

425
00:30:41,798 --> 00:30:42,799
Grand Princess.

426
00:30:49,306 --> 00:30:51,016
You would do well to tread carefully.

427
00:31:06,823 --> 00:31:07,824
[intercom beeps]

428
00:31:08,867 --> 00:31:09,868
[assistant] Sir.

429
00:31:09,951 --> 00:31:11,578
The Queen Mother is calling. It's urgent.

430
00:31:12,079 --> 00:31:14,956
-I'll connect you now.
-[phone buzzing, ringing]

431
00:31:18,418 --> 00:31:20,045
HUIJU

432
00:31:27,677 --> 00:31:29,971
[ringing continues]
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433
00:31:36,019 --> 00:31:41,942
3 DAYS BEFORE THE CONTRACT LEAK

434
00:32:22,065 --> 00:32:23,400
How does it feel

435
00:32:23,900 --> 00:32:27,154
to have the man hailed
as the greatest prime minister in history

436
00:32:28,113 --> 00:32:29,364
as a father?

437
00:32:29,447 --> 00:32:30,657
PRIME MINISTER MIN SEUNGJAE

438
00:32:33,368 --> 00:32:34,369
I'm not sure.

439
00:32:35,537 --> 00:32:38,582
How does it feel
to have a father who will be known

440
00:32:38,665 --> 00:32:39,875
as the most dangerous lord

441
00:32:41,001 --> 00:32:42,377
in history?

442
00:32:44,754 --> 00:32:46,715
That will not be his legacy.

443
00:32:48,592 --> 00:32:49,676
Are you denying it?

444
00:32:51,511 --> 00:32:53,221
I wish to make a request.

445
00:32:54,681 --> 00:32:58,101
I thought about what would lead you
to bring me that evidence.

446
00:33:00,187 --> 00:33:02,439
If I were a suspect in your eyes…

447
00:33:05,358 --> 00:33:07,861
why did you come to me
and not the Grand Prince?

448
00:33:11,239 --> 00:33:13,116
Do you wish to have the Grand Princess?

449
00:33:20,457 --> 00:33:21,499
[sighs]

450
00:33:38,683 --> 00:33:40,143
MARRIAGE CONTRACT

451
00:33:40,227 --> 00:33:41,519
Should that come to light,

452
00:33:41,603 --> 00:33:43,813
the court will be in turmoil
and the nation in chaos.

453
00:33:46,149 --> 00:33:48,735
All the benefits outlined in the contract
favor the Grand Princess.

454
00:33:48,818 --> 00:33:51,613
Thus, the tide of condemnation
will break upon her.

455
00:33:54,991 --> 00:33:57,327
Do you think I would just let that happen?

456
00:33:57,953 --> 00:34:00,038
It is clear you are intent
on taking her for yourself.

457
00:34:02,040 --> 00:34:04,167
And you do not want her to suffer, either?

458
00:34:07,420 --> 00:34:08,755
Then,

459
00:34:10,173 --> 00:34:13,343
I shall redirect that tide to Prince I-AN.

460
00:34:15,053 --> 00:34:18,056
The more the Grand Prince
is driven to the brink,

461
00:34:19,057 --> 00:34:21,935
the more her resolve
is bound to crumble, is it not?

462
00:34:24,980 --> 00:34:26,106
[chuckles]

463
00:34:26,606 --> 00:34:27,732
What is the matter?

464
00:34:28,441 --> 00:34:30,902
Did you presume I could not perceive

465
00:34:31,820 --> 00:34:34,030
what you so plainly see between them?

466
00:34:37,033 --> 00:34:38,994
[Huiju] The Grand Prince smiles
when he drives too.

467
00:34:39,077 --> 00:34:41,204
He can be so childlike sometimes.

468
00:34:41,288 --> 00:34:43,206
He's in danger right now!

469
00:34:44,040 --> 00:34:45,292
I like Seong Huiju.

470
00:34:47,544 --> 00:34:49,462
You have tonight to consider your options.

471
00:34:50,839 --> 00:34:52,382
That is all I can provide you.

472
00:35:21,661 --> 00:35:23,455
[♪ somber music playing]
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473
00:36:38,822 --> 00:36:40,907
Do you possess the authority to request…

474
00:36:43,868 --> 00:36:45,161
that I end the regency?

475
00:36:47,414 --> 00:36:49,207
I have a duty to protect the Crown.

476
00:36:49,999 --> 00:36:51,000
[scoffs]

477
00:36:53,169 --> 00:36:54,337
You make it sound…

478
00:36:56,798 --> 00:36:58,925
as though I sought to harm it.

479
00:36:59,926 --> 00:37:01,678
The Crown represents the nation.

480
00:37:03,263 --> 00:37:05,557
As long as you represent the Crown,

481
00:37:05,640 --> 00:37:06,933
you and the Crown

482
00:37:07,684 --> 00:37:08,977
are one.

483
00:37:10,395 --> 00:37:11,730
So?

484
00:37:13,481 --> 00:37:14,607
Face your downfall alone.

485
00:37:17,444 --> 00:37:18,695
I will not allow you

486
00:37:20,655 --> 00:37:22,365
to drag the Crown down with you.

487
00:37:34,711 --> 00:37:35,712
[scoffs]

488
00:37:44,387 --> 00:37:46,181
A private meeting with Prime Minister Min?

489
00:37:46,264 --> 00:37:49,100
Yes, Your Majesty.
They started early this morning.

490
00:37:49,184 --> 00:37:51,144
It has already been three hours.

491
00:37:51,686 --> 00:37:53,605
The Cabinet must be feeling
the pressure as well.

492
00:37:57,609 --> 00:37:58,610
What about Seong Huiju?

493
00:37:59,527 --> 00:38:00,653
Pardon?

494
00:38:00,737 --> 00:38:03,615
Is the Grand Princess alone right now?

495
00:38:04,365 --> 00:38:05,408
[Huiju] What?

496
00:38:06,701 --> 00:38:09,287
He told him to end his regency?
Jeongwoo did?

497
00:38:09,370 --> 00:38:10,371
[Hyeon] Yes.

498
00:38:10,455 --> 00:38:13,500
I mean, I really trusted
Prime Minister Min.

499
00:38:13,583 --> 00:38:14,918
I know we're in a tight spot and all,

500
00:38:15,001 --> 00:38:17,462
but it's not like he doesn't know
what's going on.

501
00:38:17,545 --> 00:38:19,130
They crossed a line here, didn't they?

502
00:38:21,758 --> 00:38:23,676
The Queen Mother is asking for you.

503
00:38:23,760 --> 00:38:25,178
Well, I'm about to lose it. [scoffs]

504
00:38:44,614 --> 00:38:46,074
How does it feel?

505
00:38:49,202 --> 00:38:51,663
How does it feel to have dragged down

506
00:38:53,122 --> 00:38:55,583
the cherished prince of the nation?

507
00:39:00,755 --> 00:39:02,549
He had his moments of eccentricity

508
00:39:02,632 --> 00:39:04,801
and would sometimes go astray,

509
00:39:06,553 --> 00:39:09,180
but until he met you, I-AN was…

510
00:39:11,516 --> 00:39:13,268
the pride of the Crown.

511
00:39:18,231 --> 00:39:20,483
What did you offer him?

512
00:39:23,319 --> 00:39:25,154
What did he gain

513
00:39:26,364 --> 00:39:28,324
by elevating you so?

514
00:39:35,123 --> 00:39:36,124
[chuckles]

515
00:39:37,333 --> 00:39:38,793
Did you not read the contract?

516
00:39:40,962 --> 00:39:43,798
His Royal Highness
does not want anything from me.

517
00:39:46,050 --> 00:39:48,761
He even settled for three years,
as long as I was with him.

518
00:39:51,389 --> 00:39:52,932
So I simply agreed to do so.

519
00:39:58,021 --> 00:39:59,606
[♪ pensive music playing]

520
00:40:21,836 --> 00:40:24,464
[Yun] How does it feel
to have dragged down

521
00:40:24,547 --> 00:40:27,008
the cherished prince of the nation?

522
00:40:34,974 --> 00:40:35,975
Your Royal Highness.

523
00:40:37,185 --> 00:40:38,853
You should head to the King's Quarters.

524
00:40:38,937 --> 00:40:40,521
Has His Majesty summoned me?

525
00:40:40,605 --> 00:40:42,523
I believe Lord INPYEONG is there

526
00:40:42,607 --> 00:40:44,317
with a formal appeal to the king

527
00:40:44,400 --> 00:40:45,526
and even a public petition.

528
00:40:51,574 --> 00:40:52,825
[Hyejeong] Emergency.

529
00:40:52,909 --> 00:40:54,369
Come to the King's Quarters
when you see this.

530
00:40:59,874 --> 00:41:01,960
THE NOBLE COUNCIL LEADER
AND 190 MEMBERS…

531
00:41:02,043 --> 00:41:03,336
THE LOVE STORY
THAT FOOLED THE NATION…

532
00:41:03,419 --> 00:41:04,420
[Lord INPYEONG] Your Majesty.

533
00:41:05,088 --> 00:41:07,090
The Crown will crumble at this rate.

534
00:41:07,173 --> 00:41:09,217
Even the Grand Prince

535
00:41:09,300 --> 00:41:11,678
cannot defy your royal command.

536
00:41:12,720 --> 00:41:14,263
But Uncle…

537
00:41:14,347 --> 00:41:15,640
Your Majesty!
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538
00:41:17,475 --> 00:41:19,936
Have you not heard the rumors
spreading among the people?

539
00:41:20,728 --> 00:41:23,606
-The fire that took the late king…
-That is not true!

540
00:41:24,357 --> 00:41:25,942
Father was not…

541
00:41:26,025 --> 00:41:27,777
The Grand Prince knows that you are weak,
that is why--

542
00:41:27,860 --> 00:41:29,278
[Jung] Your Majesty.

543
00:41:29,362 --> 00:41:30,947
The Grand Prince…

544
00:41:33,157 --> 00:41:34,158
[sighs]

545
00:41:41,666 --> 00:41:44,585
How dare you show
such insolence before His Majesty!

546
00:41:44,669 --> 00:41:46,045
How dare you!

547
00:41:49,674 --> 00:41:51,467
How dare you threaten His Majesty?

548
00:41:54,804 --> 00:41:56,097
Why you…

549
00:41:56,973 --> 00:41:58,641
Uncle…

550
00:41:59,559 --> 00:42:00,810
Enter, Court Lady Jung.

551
00:42:03,021 --> 00:42:04,897
[gasps] Your Royal Highness!

552
00:42:05,773 --> 00:42:06,858
Escort His Majesty out.

553
00:42:08,776 --> 00:42:10,445
Do you not hear me?

554
00:42:10,528 --> 00:42:11,654
Yes, Your Royal Highness.

555
00:42:14,032 --> 00:42:15,241
Grand Prince…

556
00:42:18,703 --> 00:42:19,996
Your Majesty.

557
00:42:35,303 --> 00:42:37,472
Do you think I'm oblivious
to your scheming?

558
00:42:38,598 --> 00:42:39,599
[deeply exhales]

559
00:42:40,475 --> 00:42:42,769
[choking] Your… Royal…

560
00:42:44,312 --> 00:42:45,313
Your Royal Highness!

561
00:42:47,732 --> 00:42:48,733
Your Royal Highness.

562
00:42:49,317 --> 00:42:51,152
Please let him go first…

563
00:42:51,652 --> 00:42:53,821
Are you afraid I will become king?

564
00:42:59,285 --> 00:43:01,329
If you wish to drive me from the palace,

565
00:43:03,039 --> 00:43:04,248
you will

566
00:43:04,916 --> 00:43:06,417
have to kill me first.

567
00:43:08,086 --> 00:43:09,420
Your Royal Highness!

568
00:43:11,589 --> 00:43:13,216
[choking, coughing]

569
00:43:16,094 --> 00:43:18,054
If you threaten my nephew again…

570
00:43:20,765 --> 00:43:22,517
you shall not be granted a merciful death.

571
00:43:35,696 --> 00:43:37,698
[choking, panting continues]

572
00:43:48,793 --> 00:43:50,169
Uncle…

573
00:43:58,886 --> 00:44:00,847
THAT DAY, 3 YEARS AGO

574
00:44:03,850 --> 00:44:05,768
The Queen is inside.

575
00:44:05,852 --> 00:44:07,895
Please wait here for a moment.

576
00:44:09,021 --> 00:44:10,022
Understood.

577
00:44:13,067 --> 00:44:15,278
-[King] Uncle!
-[chuckles]

578
00:44:19,240 --> 00:44:20,241
[chuckles]

579
00:44:25,121 --> 00:44:27,123
[muttering]

580
00:44:35,464 --> 00:44:37,800
[Yun] You intend for Grand Prince I-AN
to ascend the throne?

581
00:44:39,719 --> 00:44:42,471
Have you truly gone mad?

582
00:44:48,519 --> 00:44:50,479
[royal] It will be better than dying.

583
00:44:52,398 --> 00:44:54,192
[Yun] It would be better to die.

584
00:45:05,036 --> 00:45:06,495
I would rather see you dead.

585
00:45:08,664 --> 00:45:10,374
For the sake of the Crown Prince.

586
00:45:12,418 --> 00:45:13,711
[royal] My Queen!

587
00:45:25,723 --> 00:45:26,724
Your Majesty.

588
00:45:26,807 --> 00:45:27,808
Yes…

589
00:45:33,147 --> 00:45:34,982
[crying]

590
00:45:47,536 --> 00:45:48,537
Your Majesty.

591
00:45:49,330 --> 00:45:50,331
[King] Yes?
STYLE
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592
00:45:54,627 --> 00:45:55,670
If you are ever scared…

593
00:45:56,254 --> 00:45:58,256
[♪ gentle music playing]

594
00:46:01,884 --> 00:46:03,094
…you must come to me.

595
00:46:06,764 --> 00:46:07,807
Whenever that may be.

596
00:46:29,203 --> 00:46:30,413
Come to me…

597
00:46:33,666 --> 00:46:34,667
whenever you get scared.

598
00:46:38,587 --> 00:46:41,007
Yes, Uncle.

599
00:47:13,956 --> 00:47:14,957
What's wrong?

600
00:47:15,541 --> 00:47:16,584
What?

601
00:47:17,626 --> 00:47:19,253
Did you wrong me somehow?

602
00:47:23,507 --> 00:47:24,550
Earlier…

603
00:47:28,471 --> 00:47:29,472
Sorry.

604
00:47:31,474 --> 00:47:32,475
For what?

605
00:47:33,601 --> 00:47:34,894
That unpleasant sight.

606
00:47:35,895 --> 00:47:36,896
[chuckles]

607
00:47:37,521 --> 00:47:38,564
I thought it was pleasant.

608
00:47:40,024 --> 00:47:41,359
What?

609
00:47:41,442 --> 00:47:42,443
You did well.

610
00:47:44,362 --> 00:47:45,863
You must fight back

611
00:47:47,198 --> 00:47:48,199
if you wish…

612
00:47:50,451 --> 00:47:52,119
to protect something.

613
00:48:02,797 --> 00:48:04,799
[♪ tense music playing]

614
00:48:13,849 --> 00:48:15,142
[sighs]

615
00:48:15,226 --> 00:48:16,727
Any likes or dislikes?

616
00:48:17,978 --> 00:48:18,979
All of a sudden?

617
00:48:20,481 --> 00:48:23,484
Well, I like…

618
00:48:24,819 --> 00:48:28,406
Flowers. I do like them the most.

619
00:48:31,534 --> 00:48:32,743
What?

620
00:48:33,869 --> 00:48:35,955
-Not you.
-Pardon?

621
00:48:36,539 --> 00:48:38,165
What does the Grand Prince like?

622
00:48:39,041 --> 00:48:40,292
Oh. I see.

623
00:48:40,376 --> 00:48:41,836
The Grand Prince.

624
00:48:41,919 --> 00:48:43,629
-[chuckling] So silly.
-Unbelievable.

625
00:48:43,712 --> 00:48:45,923
Why do you ask?

626
00:48:46,465 --> 00:48:49,468
More stress is
the only thing waiting for him.

627
00:48:49,552 --> 00:48:51,762
I thought I could do
something nice for him.

628
00:48:51,846 --> 00:48:53,722
Maybe a favorite snack or music?

629
00:48:55,558 --> 00:48:56,851
Let me think.

630
00:48:57,476 --> 00:48:59,728
Black tea? He likes black tea.

631
00:49:00,688 --> 00:49:02,982
He also likes bitter chocolate.

632
00:49:05,025 --> 00:49:06,026
What about music?

633
00:49:06,110 --> 00:49:08,362
Nope. He doesn't like anything loud.

634
00:49:08,446 --> 00:49:09,613
Mmm.

635
00:49:10,573 --> 00:49:12,867
What about his favorite scent?

636
00:49:12,950 --> 00:49:14,201
Scent?

637
00:49:14,285 --> 00:49:15,870
Like incense sticks or diffusers.

638
00:49:15,953 --> 00:49:18,998
That will get you kicked out instantly.

639
00:49:19,081 --> 00:49:23,294
He flipped out the last time
I put on some cologne.

640
00:49:25,087 --> 00:49:26,714
Noted. I should stop.

641
00:49:30,301 --> 00:49:32,470
Did you show
the Grand Princess the same care?

642
00:49:33,471 --> 00:49:34,472
Yes.

643
00:49:34,972 --> 00:49:37,141
One works best without distractions.

644
00:49:43,272 --> 00:49:44,565
What about you, Hyejeong?

645
00:49:47,318 --> 00:49:48,319
Pardon?

646
00:49:49,820 --> 00:49:53,574
I mean, it looks like you just know
the names of flowers.

647
00:49:53,657 --> 00:49:55,743
You don't seem that crazy about tea.

648
00:49:58,037 --> 00:50:00,789
What do you like, Hyejeong?

649
00:50:03,125 --> 00:50:04,752
[♪ romantic pop music playing]

650
00:50:04,835 --> 00:50:05,961
Well…

651
00:50:12,510 --> 00:50:13,511
I…

652
00:50:18,390 --> 00:50:19,433
I was

653
00:50:20,559 --> 00:50:21,894
just curious. That's all.

654
00:50:24,605 --> 00:50:25,689
Such nice weather.
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655
00:50:37,910 --> 00:50:39,912
[music continues]

656
00:50:43,832 --> 00:50:44,833
[I-AN grunts]

657
00:51:13,612 --> 00:51:14,655
[I-AN] I'm scared

658
00:51:16,240 --> 00:51:17,533
that my honor will end up…

659
00:51:21,453 --> 00:51:22,454
harming you.

660
00:51:26,792 --> 00:51:27,793
Me too.

661
00:51:31,547 --> 00:51:33,424
I'm scared I might end up…

662
00:51:36,427 --> 00:51:37,636
ruining you.

663
00:52:10,085 --> 00:52:13,464
Seong Huiju!
I know public opinion's in the gutter,

664
00:52:13,547 --> 00:52:15,466
but a prosecutor's investigation?
Seriously?

665
00:52:16,008 --> 00:52:17,635
I'm dying over here with tanking stocks.

666
00:52:17,718 --> 00:52:20,763
What the hell are you talking about?

667
00:52:27,978 --> 00:52:30,648
All the board members
have been subpoenaed.

668
00:52:33,359 --> 00:52:35,486
Father is about to be summoned
at this rate.

669
00:52:38,072 --> 00:52:40,366
Okay, I'll be there this afternoon.

670
00:52:42,660 --> 00:52:43,827
What's wrong?

671
00:52:43,911 --> 00:52:45,412
Is something happening at the company?

672
00:52:45,496 --> 00:52:48,415
No. I guess Father is a bit unwell.

673
00:52:48,499 --> 00:52:49,541
The chairman?

674
00:52:50,125 --> 00:52:51,919
-Then we should visit him--
-No need for all that.

675
00:52:52,503 --> 00:52:55,506
That will only end up attracting a crowd.

676
00:52:55,589 --> 00:52:57,216
It'll be better if I make
a quick run with Aide Choi.

677
00:52:57,299 --> 00:52:59,510
-It's nothing serious anyway.
-But still…

678
00:52:59,593 --> 00:53:01,387
You two need to attend court.

679
00:53:01,970 --> 00:53:03,055
Go on.

680
00:53:03,138 --> 00:53:05,974
Let's have another productive day today.

681
00:53:06,809 --> 00:53:07,810
I'll call you.

682
00:53:08,394 --> 00:53:09,520
Good luck!

683
00:53:17,736 --> 00:53:18,904
Get a car ready.

684
00:53:19,571 --> 00:53:21,281
You want to go now?

685
00:53:21,365 --> 00:53:22,783
Not an escort vehicle.

686
00:53:23,909 --> 00:53:25,327
One that I can drive.

687
00:53:25,994 --> 00:53:26,995
Understood.

688
00:53:37,840 --> 00:53:39,842
[♪ energetic music playing]

689
00:54:06,785 --> 00:54:08,036
What do I have to do?

690
00:54:10,664 --> 00:54:12,207
You must know.

691
00:54:13,250 --> 00:54:15,961
Both the company and the palace
are a complete train wreck.

692
00:54:16,044 --> 00:54:17,963
And there's nothing I can do.

693
00:54:18,046 --> 00:54:19,381
At this rate…

694
00:54:21,383 --> 00:54:22,676
[sighs]

695
00:54:25,596 --> 00:54:26,847
So tell me.

696
00:54:29,099 --> 00:54:30,434
Tell me what I should do.

697
00:54:35,606 --> 00:54:36,815
[sighs]

698
00:54:38,567 --> 00:54:39,568
For now,

699
00:54:41,028 --> 00:54:42,112
do nothing.

700
00:54:42,696 --> 00:54:45,782
-What?
-I'll make sure you don't get hurt, so--

701
00:54:45,866 --> 00:54:47,326
I'm not asking you to protect me.

702
00:54:53,415 --> 00:54:55,375
You're not even pretending now?

703
00:54:58,378 --> 00:54:59,379
What?

704
00:54:59,463 --> 00:55:00,797
You said it was all for show.

705
00:55:01,798 --> 00:55:02,799
You and the Grand Prince.

706
00:55:12,643 --> 00:55:13,894
I don't think that's true now.
STYLE
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707
00:55:15,187 --> 00:55:17,356
[♪ tender music playing]

708
00:55:17,439 --> 00:55:18,732
What's that supposed to mean?

709
00:55:25,030 --> 00:55:26,114
I like him.

710
00:55:27,449 --> 00:55:28,450
The Grand Prince.

711
00:55:33,080 --> 00:55:34,122
A lot.

712
00:55:47,135 --> 00:55:48,136
That is…

713
00:55:52,474 --> 00:55:53,475
quite unfortunate.

714
00:56:17,374 --> 00:56:19,042
To the chairman now?

715
00:56:26,842 --> 00:56:27,843
Let's go now.

716
00:56:28,844 --> 00:56:29,970
Yes, Your Royal Highness.

717
00:56:32,723 --> 00:56:34,057
I messed up.

718
00:56:39,605 --> 00:56:41,398
What are you doing?

719
00:56:41,481 --> 00:56:42,524
Huiju.

720
00:56:43,817 --> 00:56:45,485
I deceived you…

721
00:56:48,238 --> 00:56:49,865
and hurt the company.

722
00:56:53,076 --> 00:56:54,494
I'm sorry for all of it.

723
00:56:59,916 --> 00:57:00,917
Please help me.

724
00:57:15,891 --> 00:57:17,684
Just this once, please help me, Father.

725
00:57:20,854 --> 00:57:22,147
I want to make things right…

726
00:57:24,775 --> 00:57:26,234
but I don't know how.

727
00:57:33,283 --> 00:57:35,243
And you call yourself a businesswoman…

728
00:57:40,332 --> 00:57:41,541
[sniffles]

729
00:57:44,211 --> 00:57:45,212
Tell me.

730
00:57:46,254 --> 00:57:48,090
Who are you trying to save here? Yourself?

731
00:57:48,590 --> 00:57:49,800
Or the Grand Prince?

732
00:58:12,739 --> 00:58:15,367
Um, I heard you enjoyed black tea.

733
00:58:18,787 --> 00:58:19,788
Thank you.

734
00:58:26,461 --> 00:58:29,172
Perhaps you might consider
taking a few days off?

735
00:58:31,508 --> 00:58:33,927
[sighs] What's going on?

736
00:58:35,387 --> 00:58:40,016
The Prime Minister's Office has requested
that you cease your official duties.

737
00:58:42,352 --> 00:58:43,353
[scoffs]

738
00:58:43,979 --> 00:58:44,980
A request?

739
00:58:49,067 --> 00:58:50,777
-Maybe just for a few days…
-[phone buzzes]

740
00:58:51,778 --> 00:58:53,405
NEW MESSAGE

741
00:58:53,989 --> 00:58:55,240
[Huiju] I'll be there soon.

742
00:58:58,994 --> 00:59:01,705
Do not say anything to my wife.

743
00:59:02,414 --> 00:59:04,458
Yes, Your Royal Highness.
STYLE
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744
01:00:00,722 --> 01:00:01,723
Your Royal Highness.

745
01:00:08,313 --> 01:00:09,689
How's your father doing?

746
01:00:17,823 --> 01:00:19,533
What's this? A gift?

747
01:00:25,080 --> 01:00:26,081
Your Royal Highness.

748
01:00:28,208 --> 01:00:29,209
Yes?

749
01:00:40,762 --> 01:00:41,972
Let's get a divorce.

750
01:00:54,317 --> 01:00:56,319
[♪ romantic pop music playing]

751
01:01:18,174 --> 01:01:19,467
EPILOGUE

752
01:01:19,551 --> 01:01:20,552
Tell me.

753
01:01:21,094 --> 01:01:22,846
Who are you trying to save here? Yourself?

754
01:01:22,929 --> 01:01:24,347
Or the Grand Prince?

755
01:01:31,730 --> 01:01:32,814
Him.

756
01:01:37,527 --> 01:01:39,571
I can save myself.

757
01:01:43,116 --> 01:01:44,117
You…

758
01:01:47,662 --> 01:01:49,247
Please, Father.

759
01:01:59,090 --> 01:02:02,010
PERFECT CROWN

760
01:02:38,630 --> 01:02:40,131
I want to cut my losses.

761
01:02:40,715 --> 01:02:42,008
Let's get a divorce.

762
01:02:43,259 --> 01:02:44,594
[I-AN] Is this how it felt?

763
01:02:46,137 --> 01:02:48,223
[Hyejeong] Are they really
going to get divorced?

764
01:02:48,306 --> 01:02:51,101
[Jeongwoo] You must stop either
the Grand Prince or His Majesty.

765
01:02:51,184 --> 01:02:52,602
Do whatever you must.

766
01:02:52,686 --> 01:02:53,895
[Huiju] But you lost it all.

767
01:02:54,479 --> 01:02:56,189
What could you possibly do for me now?

768
01:02:56,773 --> 01:02:57,774
Did you truly believe

769
01:02:57,857 --> 01:03:00,652
I could not protect us?

770
01:03:00,735 --> 01:03:02,404
[Yun] Surely you do not intend to accept.

771
01:03:02,487 --> 01:03:05,782
I need the girl I hid
brought to the palace.

772
01:03:05,865 --> 01:03:07,409
[I-AN] You did not trust me.

773
01:03:09,494 --> 01:03:11,287
[Lady Choi] The palace gates
will be shut soon.

774
01:03:12,622 --> 01:03:13,665
[Huiju] Let's see this through.

775
01:03:14,749 --> 01:03:15,834
I will be by your side.

776
01:03:17,585 --> 01:03:19,587
Translated by Justin S. Kim

777
01:03:30,890 --> 01:03:34,602
PERFECT CROWN