1 00:00:45,253 --> 00:00:48,965 PERFECT CROWN 2 00:00:54,216 --> 00:00:55,631 SPONSORED BY: MINISTRY OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM 3 00:00:55,712 --> 00:00:57,213 AND KOREA CREATIVE CONTENT AGENCY 4 00:00:57,536 --> 00:00:59,473 MBC DRAMA SCRIPT CONTEST WINNER 5 00:00:59,851 --> 00:01:00,977 THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION 6 00:01:01,061 --> 00:01:02,979 CHILD ACTORS AND ANIMALS WERE FILMED SAFELY 7 00:01:03,938 --> 00:01:04,939 Tell me. 8 00:01:05,565 --> 00:01:07,233 Who are you trying to save here? Yourself? 9 00:01:07,317 --> 00:01:08,401 Or the Grand Prince? 10 00:01:11,154 --> 00:01:12,155 Him. 11 00:01:14,199 --> 00:01:16,076 I can save myself. 12 00:01:17,368 --> 00:01:18,369 You… 13 00:01:19,370 --> 00:01:20,663 Please, Father. 14 00:01:32,759 --> 00:01:34,052 Divorce him. 15 00:01:36,429 --> 00:01:39,432 You bear the brunt of the allegations, from ambitions for the throne 16 00:01:39,516 --> 00:01:41,559 to the staged marriage, 17 00:01:42,185 --> 00:01:43,353 and divorce him. 18 00:01:45,730 --> 00:01:46,731 Father… 19 00:01:46,815 --> 00:01:48,650 When he loses you, his weakness, 20 00:01:48,733 --> 00:01:50,902 the opposition will have nothing left to target. 21 00:01:50,985 --> 00:01:51,986 Then the Grand Prince 22 00:01:53,071 --> 00:01:55,448 will be able to fight back without restraint. 23 00:02:09,045 --> 00:02:10,046 What if… 24 00:02:13,007 --> 00:02:14,884 What if I want to save myself? 25 00:02:15,385 --> 00:02:17,011 You said to choose between us. 26 00:02:19,055 --> 00:02:20,181 That path, too, 27 00:02:21,307 --> 00:02:22,308 leads to divorce. 28 00:02:27,981 --> 00:02:29,941 Get out of that hellhole. 29 00:02:31,234 --> 00:02:32,694 Avoid getting hurt any further. 30 00:03:03,683 --> 00:03:07,604 PERFECT CROWN 31 00:03:08,146 --> 00:03:09,814 {\an8}EPISODE 10 32 00:03:14,444 --> 00:03:16,905 {\an8}His Royal Highness is inside. 33 00:03:41,888 --> 00:03:42,889 Your Royal Highness. 34 00:03:51,814 --> 00:03:53,233 How's your father doing? 35 00:03:59,572 --> 00:04:02,909 What's this? A gift? 36 00:04:07,622 --> 00:04:09,332 Your Royal Highness. 37 00:04:11,251 --> 00:04:12,335 Yes? 38 00:04:23,471 --> 00:04:24,639 Let's get a divorce. 39 00:04:48,538 --> 00:04:49,622 What are you talking about? 40 00:04:50,665 --> 00:04:51,666 I think it's time… 41 00:04:56,504 --> 00:04:57,588 we go our separate ways. 42 00:05:17,442 --> 00:05:19,110 Father has fallen ill from all the stress. 43 00:05:21,195 --> 00:05:24,157 The stocks are tanking, and public sentiment is in the mud. 44 00:05:28,828 --> 00:05:30,580 I heard there's a tax audit coming soon. 45 00:05:31,539 --> 00:05:33,124 No wonder he's fallen ill. 46 00:05:38,421 --> 00:05:40,631 I got married to become the successor. 47 00:05:42,383 --> 00:05:43,384 But at this rate, 48 00:05:45,011 --> 00:05:46,846 I won't even have a place to go back to. 49 00:05:53,269 --> 00:05:54,729 I hear what you're saying, but… 50 00:05:54,812 --> 00:05:55,855 It's not your fault. 51 00:05:57,899 --> 00:05:59,359 We were both in the wrong. 52 00:06:07,325 --> 00:06:08,326 But now, 53 00:06:10,411 --> 00:06:11,996 I want to cut my losses. 54 00:06:19,045 --> 00:06:20,254 That's why you want a divorce? 55 00:06:21,589 --> 00:06:22,924 To cut your losses? 56 00:06:23,007 --> 00:06:26,386 The quickest fix for stuff like this is someone stepping up to take the fall. 57 00:06:28,262 --> 00:06:29,931 Holding out isn't always the answer. 58 00:06:36,229 --> 00:06:37,772 Did something happen while I was gone? 59 00:06:38,564 --> 00:06:39,565 Did the Queen Mother... 60 00:06:39,649 --> 00:06:43,027 Whatever the Queen Mother says to me is none of your concern. 61 00:06:45,113 --> 00:06:46,823 - Seong Huiju. - I already told you. 62 00:06:48,199 --> 00:06:50,535 I'm not afraid of that because I had no honor to begin with. 63 00:06:52,078 --> 00:06:53,955 Royal dignity, propriety, or whatever. 64 00:06:55,206 --> 00:06:57,083 I couldn't care less about any of that crap. 65 00:06:58,960 --> 00:07:00,711 Does it even exist? 66 00:07:01,838 --> 00:07:03,798 - Seong Huiju! - Everything I have 67 00:07:05,508 --> 00:07:07,093 actually has substance. 68 00:07:08,136 --> 00:07:10,096 They're things I've fought for… 69 00:07:11,305 --> 00:07:13,015 and claimed with my own hands. 70 00:07:19,772 --> 00:07:21,732 You said the duty of a royal is to be loved. 71 00:07:23,067 --> 00:07:24,360 You said that was power. 72 00:07:27,655 --> 00:07:29,073 But you lost it all. 73 00:07:31,784 --> 00:07:33,453 What could you possibly do for me now? 74 00:07:46,299 --> 00:07:47,300 Don't do this. 75 00:07:57,185 --> 00:07:59,187 Not you too… 76 00:07:59,270 --> 00:08:00,771 You said you wouldn't hold me back. 77 00:08:03,733 --> 00:08:05,401 You told me to just keep taking. 78 00:08:08,404 --> 00:08:10,198 But I'm just losing everything right now. 79 00:08:13,367 --> 00:08:14,368 And yet… 80 00:08:16,829 --> 00:08:18,289 you wish to keep me bound to you? 81 00:09:22,103 --> 00:09:23,104 Your Royal Highness. 82 00:09:23,187 --> 00:09:25,940 This is the Crown Prince's Quarters. 83 00:09:28,818 --> 00:09:30,319 It is a hall without a master. 84 00:09:31,153 --> 00:09:32,154 Your Royal Highness. 85 00:09:32,238 --> 00:09:33,531 I wish to be alone. 86 00:09:35,157 --> 00:09:36,576 Go back to Anhwadang Hall. 87 00:11:47,456 --> 00:11:48,457 Brother. 88 00:11:50,042 --> 00:11:51,502 Look after the Crown Princess. 89 00:11:54,255 --> 00:11:55,840 You are all she has to rely on. 90 00:11:56,966 --> 00:11:58,509 Must you make things hard for her? 91 00:12:01,178 --> 00:12:02,722 She relies on me? 92 00:12:06,100 --> 00:12:07,852 Brother. 93 00:12:07,935 --> 00:12:11,147 I doubt she ever relied on me. 94 00:12:12,189 --> 00:12:13,441 But even if she did, 95 00:12:14,775 --> 00:12:17,153 what could I possibly do for her? 96 00:12:22,742 --> 00:12:24,326 I am sure she is well aware. 97 00:12:26,620 --> 00:12:27,830 Such is the nature 98 00:12:29,039 --> 00:12:30,249 of my station. 99 00:12:32,376 --> 00:12:35,045 And the same must be said for the Crown Princess. 100 00:12:40,968 --> 00:12:42,720 You are just being a coward. 101 00:12:49,560 --> 00:12:50,561 Sure. 102 00:12:54,273 --> 00:12:55,649 I hope you do not end up like me. 103 00:12:59,945 --> 00:13:00,946 No. 104 00:13:01,906 --> 00:13:02,990 I don't intend to. 105 00:13:17,880 --> 00:13:19,173 Is this how it felt? 106 00:14:12,852 --> 00:14:14,353 Did you work through the night? 107 00:14:23,320 --> 00:14:24,321 Yeah. 108 00:14:34,331 --> 00:14:35,332 What is it? 109 00:14:36,041 --> 00:14:37,042 What? 110 00:14:37,626 --> 00:14:38,878 Say what you need to say. 111 00:14:45,050 --> 00:14:46,927 Please let me get into the Council Hall. 112 00:14:50,014 --> 00:14:51,807 We need their approval for a divorce. 113 00:14:53,684 --> 00:14:55,019 I'd like to speak for myself. 114 00:15:03,319 --> 00:15:04,320 Do so, then. 115 00:15:14,371 --> 00:15:15,372 Aide Choi. 116 00:15:16,874 --> 00:15:18,500 Are they really going to get divorced? 117 00:15:19,501 --> 00:15:21,545 Well, what can we do? 118 00:15:21,629 --> 00:15:23,464 The party involved is intent on it. 119 00:15:23,547 --> 00:15:25,633 And the Grand Prince doesn't get a say? 120 00:15:26,216 --> 00:15:29,553 Well, His Royal Highness agreed to it… 121 00:15:29,637 --> 00:15:32,431 No, but you know he doesn't mean it! 122 00:15:32,514 --> 00:15:34,224 What sort of nonsense is that? 123 00:15:37,436 --> 00:15:38,646 Something happened yesterday. 124 00:15:41,815 --> 00:15:42,983 Is the chairman making her? 125 00:15:47,279 --> 00:15:49,490 Your Royal Highness. By chance, did the chairman... 126 00:15:49,573 --> 00:15:50,574 I'm getting a divorce. 127 00:15:51,241 --> 00:15:52,242 Pardon? 128 00:15:52,326 --> 00:15:53,452 The whole world 129 00:15:54,745 --> 00:15:56,914 refers to me as a stain on his reputation. 130 00:15:58,374 --> 00:16:01,043 - Your Royal Highness, that's just... - Stain or weakness… 131 00:16:02,711 --> 00:16:04,755 They should be eliminated regardless. 132 00:16:09,635 --> 00:16:11,303 If His Royal Highness refuses… 133 00:16:15,808 --> 00:16:17,017 I need you to take my side. 134 00:16:20,354 --> 00:16:22,147 The chairman is just a bit frustrated. 135 00:16:22,231 --> 00:16:25,317 He didn't put her up to anything. 136 00:16:25,401 --> 00:16:27,778 Then why? Why, all of a sudden? 137 00:16:32,491 --> 00:16:33,826 Don't go anywhere. Wait here. 138 00:16:37,162 --> 00:16:38,497 Yes, Your Royal Highness. 139 00:16:48,966 --> 00:16:50,426 I understand, Your Royal Highness. 140 00:17:03,814 --> 00:17:05,315 Announcing Grand Prince I-AN. 141 00:17:17,995 --> 00:17:19,705 {\an8}LORD INPYEONG 142 00:17:19,788 --> 00:17:20,789 Two days ago, 143 00:17:22,082 --> 00:17:23,167 the Cabinet requested 144 00:17:23,250 --> 00:17:26,712 that His Royal Highness cease his official duties… 145 00:17:30,966 --> 00:17:32,259 His Royal Highness and I… 146 00:17:34,470 --> 00:17:35,763 will be getting a divorce. 147 00:17:38,057 --> 00:17:39,933 - What is this now? - All of a sudden? 148 00:17:40,017 --> 00:17:41,018 Grand Princess! 149 00:17:42,352 --> 00:17:43,645 Strip me of my rank. 150 00:17:45,522 --> 00:17:47,900 I risked it all to gain royal status, 151 00:17:47,983 --> 00:17:50,152 was a prime suspect in the Junghwajeon Hall fire, 152 00:17:50,861 --> 00:17:52,821 and collapsed after being poisoned. 153 00:17:54,740 --> 00:17:55,866 That was all me. 154 00:17:56,366 --> 00:17:57,367 Grand Princess. 155 00:17:57,451 --> 00:17:59,661 My point is, do not pin this on the wrong person. 156 00:18:01,080 --> 00:18:05,000 It appears you do not grasp the gravity of this situation. 157 00:18:05,084 --> 00:18:06,085 Prime Minister Min. 158 00:18:08,837 --> 00:18:11,548 I was told the royal family are not subject to investigation. 159 00:18:12,800 --> 00:18:15,344 Without the king's approval, it is difficult, but… 160 00:18:15,427 --> 00:18:16,720 If I am stripped of my rank, 161 00:18:17,513 --> 00:18:19,348 it should be easier to investigate me, no? 162 00:18:24,103 --> 00:18:26,313 Approve our divorce 163 00:18:28,107 --> 00:18:29,483 and investigate me. 164 00:18:31,985 --> 00:18:32,986 Seong Huiju. 165 00:18:33,695 --> 00:18:36,198 Whether I'm the culprit behind the fire, 166 00:18:36,281 --> 00:18:39,034 or I staged my own collapse. 167 00:18:39,118 --> 00:18:43,122 Either way, I can prove that the Grand Prince had no part in any of it. 168 00:18:45,707 --> 00:18:46,708 So just do it. 169 00:18:47,626 --> 00:18:50,629 And all this insolent talk of him relinquishing the regency… 170 00:18:52,339 --> 00:18:53,465 Enough of that. 171 00:19:09,022 --> 00:19:10,274 Why are there so many? 172 00:19:10,858 --> 00:19:12,401 Babe, you got this, right? 173 00:19:12,901 --> 00:19:14,611 A walk in the park. 174 00:19:15,612 --> 00:19:17,114 Why couldn't she just do it herself? 175 00:19:17,197 --> 00:19:19,283 Huiju is the Grand Princess now. How could she? 176 00:19:19,366 --> 00:19:21,326 Besides, the camera loves you more. 177 00:19:22,494 --> 00:19:24,121 That's true. 178 00:19:24,830 --> 00:19:25,831 Let's go. 179 00:19:29,168 --> 00:19:30,377 There's CEO Seong Taeju! 180 00:19:31,628 --> 00:19:33,088 - CEO Seong! - CEO Seong! 181 00:19:34,339 --> 00:19:35,966 - Please look over here. - CEO Seong! 182 00:19:36,049 --> 00:19:38,886 - CEO Seong! - Over here, sir! 183 00:19:38,969 --> 00:19:41,013 - Over here, please! - CEO Seong! 184 00:19:41,096 --> 00:19:44,641 ADDRESSING THE MARRIAGE CONTRACT LEAK 185 00:19:49,730 --> 00:19:50,731 Oh, right. 186 00:19:55,444 --> 00:19:57,863 Can you confirm that Castle Group had no knowledge 187 00:19:57,946 --> 00:20:00,616 of the marriage contract between the Grand Prince and Princess? 188 00:20:00,699 --> 00:20:04,077 There must be some sort of plan behind the three-year-divorce promise… 189 00:20:04,161 --> 00:20:06,538 Following the marriage, has the handover of her management rights 190 00:20:06,622 --> 00:20:08,707 - been properly finalized? - Just a moment. 191 00:20:08,790 --> 00:20:10,834 First, let's calm down. 192 00:20:10,918 --> 00:20:14,046 There are allegations that she staged her collapse. Is that true? 193 00:20:15,672 --> 00:20:17,466 - What? - To hide the fact it was staged, 194 00:20:17,549 --> 00:20:20,219 she was taken to Castle Hospital and not Royal Seoul Hospital. 195 00:20:20,302 --> 00:20:22,262 Is that true? 196 00:20:23,805 --> 00:20:25,849 They're even calling that a lie now? 197 00:20:34,816 --> 00:20:35,817 Ma'am. 198 00:20:36,860 --> 00:20:39,404 Why would she take poison when she had the world at her feet? 199 00:20:48,288 --> 00:20:49,790 We just got started here. 200 00:20:49,873 --> 00:20:51,833 AIDE CHOI HYEON 201 00:20:56,797 --> 00:20:58,548 Regarding the contract, 202 00:20:58,632 --> 00:21:01,885 Castle Group will be watering things down on our end. 203 00:21:01,969 --> 00:21:03,720 So I'd appreciate your patience. 204 00:21:03,804 --> 00:21:06,390 It won't be a perfectly clean slate, 205 00:21:06,974 --> 00:21:09,017 but it'll lose enough steam to make it manageable. 206 00:21:09,101 --> 00:21:11,728 Do you truly believe it is that simple a matter? 207 00:21:11,812 --> 00:21:14,064 I'm sure you all know how much money 208 00:21:15,565 --> 00:21:16,733 was poured into our wedding. 209 00:21:17,651 --> 00:21:20,862 And that more was made than was ever spent. 210 00:21:23,156 --> 00:21:24,533 It's surely not news to you. 211 00:21:26,285 --> 00:21:28,787 Before all contributors start asking for their money back, 212 00:21:29,663 --> 00:21:32,374 shouldn't we at least deny the fact that this marriage 213 00:21:33,125 --> 00:21:34,626 was a sham? 214 00:21:35,877 --> 00:21:36,962 For starters, 215 00:21:37,045 --> 00:21:40,215 I assume all of you have seen this marriage contract. 216 00:21:41,008 --> 00:21:43,719 Does the Grand Prince benefit at all from this contract? 217 00:21:43,802 --> 00:21:45,095 Same goes for my sister. 218 00:21:45,178 --> 00:21:47,931 It stipulates that she'll relinquish all assets and real estate 219 00:21:48,015 --> 00:21:50,350 acquired with her royal title upon divorce. 220 00:21:50,434 --> 00:21:51,810 Did you all miss that part? 221 00:21:51,893 --> 00:21:54,730 - But this was for status... - Hold on. Let me just say one thing. 222 00:21:55,397 --> 00:21:58,150 Everyone here knows the palace was dead set against them 223 00:21:58,233 --> 00:22:01,570 when the scandal about them dating first broke. 224 00:22:01,653 --> 00:22:04,656 Even our family didn't believe they would actually get married. 225 00:22:04,740 --> 00:22:08,035 We told her to stop wasting time and just focus on her work. 226 00:22:08,118 --> 00:22:09,411 But what could we do? 227 00:22:09,494 --> 00:22:10,871 They were madly in love. 228 00:22:13,290 --> 00:22:15,417 Well, if they're so madly in love, 229 00:22:15,500 --> 00:22:17,711 why would they agree to divorce within three years? 230 00:22:18,253 --> 00:22:19,254 Right. 231 00:22:20,047 --> 00:22:22,758 That is why I'm here today. 232 00:22:24,009 --> 00:22:25,385 That clause. 233 00:22:27,095 --> 00:22:29,056 It was per my request. 234 00:22:29,139 --> 00:22:31,933 Does that mean you were involved in drawing up the contract? 235 00:22:32,017 --> 00:22:33,643 Between the Crown and Castle Group? 236 00:22:33,727 --> 00:22:36,980 They may be madly in love now, but feelings fade. 237 00:22:37,064 --> 00:22:39,566 I mean, she was even drugged at her own wedding. 238 00:22:39,649 --> 00:22:41,568 It could make her want a divorce. 239 00:22:41,651 --> 00:22:45,322 But since divorce is considered taboo in the royal family, 240 00:22:45,405 --> 00:22:48,492 I suggested they at least draw up a contract. 241 00:22:49,242 --> 00:22:50,577 But let's be real. 242 00:22:50,660 --> 00:22:53,038 This wasn't even notarized by a lawyer. 243 00:22:53,121 --> 00:22:55,916 I just went a little overboard to protect my little sister. 244 00:22:56,958 --> 00:23:00,253 I sincerely apologize for the distress caused to the public. 245 00:23:00,337 --> 00:23:01,546 That said… 246 00:23:03,215 --> 00:23:06,676 you all keep spinning these stories about pulling stunts and plotting treason. 247 00:23:06,760 --> 00:23:08,345 All sorts of ridiculous nonsense… 248 00:23:10,138 --> 00:23:12,307 I'll be saving all your articles as PDFs. 249 00:23:23,068 --> 00:23:24,611 You were so awesome, babe! 250 00:23:25,821 --> 00:23:27,322 - Let's hurry home. - Okay. 251 00:23:29,074 --> 00:23:30,867 {\an8}…all your articles as PDFs. 252 00:23:30,951 --> 00:23:33,161 - You reviewed the draft for the PR team? - Yes. 253 00:23:33,662 --> 00:23:37,040 "Doting siblings," check. "True love," check. 254 00:23:37,124 --> 00:23:38,708 "Saving as PDFs," check. 255 00:23:39,459 --> 00:23:40,544 All done. 256 00:23:40,627 --> 00:23:41,920 Yes, I knew it! 257 00:23:42,003 --> 00:23:44,923 They couldn't even look at each other during the wedding rites 258 00:23:45,006 --> 00:23:47,008 without blushing and getting all giddy. 259 00:23:47,092 --> 00:23:50,846 How could that not be true love? 260 00:24:00,439 --> 00:24:01,815 It should be over by now. 261 00:24:01,898 --> 00:24:04,651 Without even consulting with the Royal Secretariat? 262 00:24:04,734 --> 00:24:08,697 We made it crystal clear that the Crown has no ties to the contract. 263 00:24:09,281 --> 00:24:13,702 We also clarified that the Grand Prince stood to gain nothing from our marriage. 264 00:24:14,286 --> 00:24:15,996 Any remaining controversy 265 00:24:16,663 --> 00:24:18,081 will be mine to handle. 266 00:24:19,833 --> 00:24:21,334 Once you cast me aside, 267 00:24:22,669 --> 00:24:24,296 the Grand Prince can return… 268 00:24:26,715 --> 00:24:28,383 to being the pride of the Crown. 269 00:24:34,264 --> 00:24:35,515 Does His Royal Highness… 270 00:24:36,641 --> 00:24:38,351 share this sentiment? 271 00:25:15,305 --> 00:25:16,848 Grand Prince I-AN 272 00:25:16,932 --> 00:25:18,850 shall receive His Majesty's command. 273 00:25:56,763 --> 00:25:58,098 Is this how it felt? 274 00:26:22,163 --> 00:26:23,164 Even so… 275 00:26:29,462 --> 00:26:31,172 I refuse to live like you. 276 00:27:11,379 --> 00:27:12,631 Your Royal Highness. 277 00:27:12,714 --> 00:27:15,383 His Majesty has just retired to his bedchamber. 278 00:27:15,467 --> 00:27:16,926 - Perhaps you can... - Announce me. 279 00:27:18,219 --> 00:27:19,387 Your Royal Highness. 280 00:27:21,348 --> 00:27:22,515 I told you to announce me. 281 00:27:25,810 --> 00:27:26,978 Your Majesty, 282 00:27:27,062 --> 00:27:28,980 His Royal Highness has arrived. 283 00:27:31,107 --> 00:27:32,317 Show him in. 284 00:27:54,297 --> 00:27:55,298 Your Majesty. 285 00:27:58,426 --> 00:27:59,552 I must ask you 286 00:28:01,304 --> 00:28:02,889 to return my throne. 287 00:28:09,396 --> 00:28:12,148 "Thus proclaims the King." 288 00:28:13,525 --> 00:28:15,151 - "I, the King…" - I, the King, 289 00:28:15,235 --> 00:28:17,278 being overburdened in body and spirit, 290 00:28:17,362 --> 00:28:19,656 can no longer govern the realm. 291 00:28:21,574 --> 00:28:23,451 Thus, I intend to step down from the throne. 292 00:28:25,912 --> 00:28:29,040 The Crown Prince is far too young 293 00:28:29,124 --> 00:28:30,792 and of a frail disposition 294 00:28:31,418 --> 00:28:33,086 to assume such a heavy responsibility. 295 00:28:34,129 --> 00:28:36,798 Fortunately, the heavens have not forsaken us, 296 00:28:37,507 --> 00:28:39,050 and have bestowed upon us the wise 297 00:28:39,718 --> 00:28:41,136 and virtuous Grand Prince I-AN. 298 00:28:41,761 --> 00:28:42,846 "I deem him fit 299 00:28:43,346 --> 00:28:46,558 to serve the heavens and the royal ancestors above, 300 00:28:46,641 --> 00:28:50,145 and to care for the people of the realm below." 301 00:28:50,854 --> 00:28:52,647 As such, I, the King, 302 00:28:52,731 --> 00:28:55,066 intend to abdicate the throne in favor of my uncle, 303 00:28:55,150 --> 00:28:56,943 Grand Prince I-AN. 304 00:28:58,528 --> 00:29:01,322 "All officials of the Crown and the Cabinet 305 00:29:01,406 --> 00:29:04,367 shall receive and uphold the new King with might." 306 00:29:06,327 --> 00:29:09,497 And all the people shall embrace the grand vision of the nation… 307 00:29:09,581 --> 00:29:10,749 "THIRTY-SECOND KING" 308 00:29:10,832 --> 00:29:12,500 …so that the realm may stand firm, 309 00:29:13,293 --> 00:29:16,087 unshaken and everlasting. 310 00:29:21,760 --> 00:29:23,970 What is the meaning of this? 311 00:29:24,804 --> 00:29:26,431 A willful abdication? 312 00:29:26,514 --> 00:29:28,141 I must see His Majesty. 313 00:29:29,601 --> 00:29:30,602 Lord INPYEONG. 314 00:29:31,603 --> 00:29:33,062 Do you dismiss the royal command 315 00:29:35,648 --> 00:29:36,900 delivered by the Royal Secretariat? 316 00:30:01,132 --> 00:30:02,258 Your Royal Highness. 317 00:30:03,760 --> 00:30:05,094 Just hold on a second. 318 00:30:17,440 --> 00:30:18,900 You said you were done losing. 319 00:30:21,778 --> 00:30:23,112 That's why you want a divorce. 320 00:30:25,990 --> 00:30:26,991 Your Royal Highness. 321 00:30:27,617 --> 00:30:29,244 - I just… - And yet, 322 00:30:29,869 --> 00:30:31,746 how could you throw everything on the line? 323 00:30:35,250 --> 00:30:36,292 Did you truly believe… 324 00:30:40,672 --> 00:30:41,673 I could not… 325 00:30:45,802 --> 00:30:46,845 protect us? 326 00:30:51,641 --> 00:30:52,642 It's not that… 327 00:30:52,725 --> 00:30:54,060 You did not trust me. 328 00:31:16,833 --> 00:31:18,167 Willful abdication? 329 00:31:18,251 --> 00:31:22,797 The royal edict was announced in front of the Cabinet and the royal family. 330 00:31:24,632 --> 00:31:25,800 Why, all of a sudden? 331 00:31:28,344 --> 00:31:29,762 Without so much as a warning. 332 00:31:33,516 --> 00:31:35,685 - Tell me why! - Please calm down, Your Majesty. 333 00:31:38,062 --> 00:31:40,815 Fortunately, His Royal Highness refused… 334 00:31:40,899 --> 00:31:42,734 That was just a formality! 335 00:31:43,943 --> 00:31:45,612 He will refuse three times… 336 00:31:47,864 --> 00:31:48,948 before he accepts. 337 00:32:02,378 --> 00:32:04,756 That feeble bloodline has at last… 338 00:32:21,189 --> 00:32:22,190 Your Majesty. 339 00:32:22,273 --> 00:32:23,566 Open the doors. 340 00:32:23,650 --> 00:32:26,861 His Majesty has locked them from the inside. 341 00:32:26,945 --> 00:32:27,946 Your Majesty! 342 00:32:29,697 --> 00:32:31,115 Open these doors! 343 00:32:31,991 --> 00:32:34,410 - Your Majesty! - Please stop, Your Majesty. 344 00:32:34,494 --> 00:32:36,412 This is beyond the pale. 345 00:32:36,913 --> 00:32:37,914 Your Majesty! 346 00:32:39,874 --> 00:32:42,543 Have you truly gone mad? 347 00:32:44,087 --> 00:32:45,463 I would rather see you dead. 348 00:32:49,300 --> 00:32:50,301 Your Majesty! 349 00:32:50,969 --> 00:32:53,346 Your Majesty, please give His Majesty some time. 350 00:32:53,429 --> 00:32:55,098 What is this time you speak of? 351 00:32:56,099 --> 00:32:57,100 Your Majesty. 352 00:33:00,103 --> 00:33:01,771 You must have known. 353 00:33:03,064 --> 00:33:04,649 - Pardon? - Court Lady Im. 354 00:33:04,732 --> 00:33:05,817 Yes, Your Majesty. 355 00:33:07,860 --> 00:33:09,112 Break down these doors. 356 00:33:09,737 --> 00:33:10,738 Your Majesty… 357 00:33:10,822 --> 00:33:12,281 These are the King's Quarters. 358 00:33:12,991 --> 00:33:15,284 How could I open them without His Majesty's command? 359 00:33:18,287 --> 00:33:20,456 Please rescind your command. 360 00:33:22,834 --> 00:33:24,836 Start a fire if you must. 361 00:33:27,255 --> 00:33:28,798 That should force him out. 362 00:33:37,473 --> 00:33:38,474 Your Majesty. 363 00:33:42,729 --> 00:33:44,272 Let me escort you to your quarters. 364 00:33:45,815 --> 00:33:47,316 Do not give me orders. 365 00:33:49,444 --> 00:33:50,445 I have yet… 366 00:33:52,155 --> 00:33:53,239 to give an order. 367 00:34:07,545 --> 00:34:09,422 We must allow no word of this to spread. 368 00:34:10,590 --> 00:34:12,383 I will handle the Cabinet members. 369 00:34:12,467 --> 00:34:14,886 You must see to it that no word escapes the palace. 370 00:34:18,890 --> 00:34:21,142 Am I the only one horrified by this situation? 371 00:34:22,185 --> 00:34:23,478 It is getting quite exhausting. 372 00:34:23,978 --> 00:34:26,939 How much longer must I keep cleaning up the royal family's mess? 373 00:34:31,569 --> 00:34:33,196 This affects you as well. 374 00:34:37,325 --> 00:34:38,826 If Grand Prince I-AN becomes king, 375 00:34:38,910 --> 00:34:41,079 the Grand Princess will be bound to the palace forever. 376 00:34:41,162 --> 00:34:42,246 Is that what you desire? 377 00:34:44,332 --> 00:34:45,625 That will not happen. 378 00:34:51,255 --> 00:34:53,674 The Grand Prince will refuse three times as a formality. 379 00:34:53,758 --> 00:34:57,345 He refused once at the Council Hall today, so he'll refuse two more times. 380 00:34:57,428 --> 00:34:58,429 Before he does, 381 00:34:59,722 --> 00:35:02,350 you must stop either the Grand Prince or His Majesty. 382 00:35:04,727 --> 00:35:06,270 Do whatever you must. 383 00:35:12,735 --> 00:35:14,654 I shall put her poisoning case on hold. 384 00:35:15,404 --> 00:35:16,739 But you agreed to handle that... 385 00:35:16,823 --> 00:35:18,699 The handling of affairs you desire 386 00:35:18,783 --> 00:35:20,660 shall be granted to you 387 00:35:22,286 --> 00:35:23,412 once I get what I want. 388 00:35:28,918 --> 00:35:31,420 Are you threatening me right now? 389 00:35:32,213 --> 00:35:33,214 Yes. 390 00:35:34,799 --> 00:35:36,509 Is there any reason I should not? 391 00:35:58,781 --> 00:36:00,241 You did not trust me. 392 00:36:13,921 --> 00:36:16,132 Why is it just you? Where's the Grand Prince? 393 00:36:16,716 --> 00:36:17,800 He left. 394 00:36:17,884 --> 00:36:20,386 - He left? The palace? - Yes. 395 00:36:21,429 --> 00:36:24,140 What is he thinking, leaving at a time like this? 396 00:36:24,932 --> 00:36:26,726 He nearly died as just the Grand Prince. 397 00:36:26,809 --> 00:36:29,520 Who knows what'll happen after this royal abdication edict? 398 00:36:41,782 --> 00:36:43,034 INCOMING CALL JUNIOR ALUM 399 00:36:56,839 --> 00:36:57,840 Stop it. 400 00:37:01,052 --> 00:37:02,762 How will you ever divorce him at this rate? 401 00:37:10,019 --> 00:37:12,230 Aide Choi and I will find the Grand Prince. 402 00:37:13,022 --> 00:37:14,315 You stay here. 403 00:37:14,398 --> 00:37:15,942 Can't have you missing each other. 404 00:37:53,104 --> 00:37:54,897 If I say I wish to ascend the throne, 405 00:37:56,107 --> 00:37:57,858 all would condemn me and hurl insults. 406 00:38:01,696 --> 00:38:02,697 But I believe 407 00:38:03,823 --> 00:38:04,991 you would understand me. 408 00:38:09,870 --> 00:38:10,955 "Leading the way." 409 00:38:11,831 --> 00:38:12,832 How do you do it? 410 00:38:15,876 --> 00:38:17,420 You just need to walk by my side. 411 00:38:19,338 --> 00:38:20,464 I'll teach you. 412 00:38:50,536 --> 00:38:51,871 Just let me be for a second. 413 00:38:52,538 --> 00:38:54,665 I'll come back down once my anger subsides a bit. 414 00:39:21,609 --> 00:39:22,610 I do like you. 415 00:39:24,236 --> 00:39:25,237 And it's my first time. 416 00:39:26,238 --> 00:39:27,573 You should just accept it all. 417 00:39:29,325 --> 00:39:30,951 Whether it be money, honor, 418 00:39:32,745 --> 00:39:33,746 or my heart… 419 00:40:31,095 --> 00:40:33,013 Aide Do, here's what you asked for. 420 00:40:33,556 --> 00:40:35,433 - Let's go. - Where? 421 00:40:35,516 --> 00:40:38,978 His Royal Highness left the palace and won't take the Grand Princess's calls. 422 00:40:39,061 --> 00:40:41,188 What? What about the Royal Guard? 423 00:40:41,272 --> 00:40:43,566 No need to call them. I know where he is. 424 00:40:43,649 --> 00:40:45,609 After the royal abdication edict is delivered, 425 00:40:45,693 --> 00:40:48,446 His Majesty will lock himself in his quarters. 426 00:40:49,113 --> 00:40:51,240 I will leave and head to my private residence. 427 00:40:51,907 --> 00:40:53,284 I must be gone 428 00:40:53,951 --> 00:40:55,995 so the Grand Princess does not get embroiled in the chaos. 429 00:40:57,705 --> 00:40:59,206 I understand, Your Royal Highness. 430 00:40:59,915 --> 00:41:02,168 Wow, so you knew all along? 431 00:41:02,251 --> 00:41:04,044 Then why didn't you loop me in? 432 00:41:04,962 --> 00:41:06,964 You didn't loop me in, either. 433 00:41:07,047 --> 00:41:08,466 About the Grand Princess's plan. 434 00:41:09,467 --> 00:41:10,676 Right. That's true. 435 00:41:12,344 --> 00:41:13,971 Wait, so where are we going? 436 00:41:14,054 --> 00:41:16,182 - To get a drink. - What? 437 00:41:24,482 --> 00:41:26,108 Everything's a mess anyway. 438 00:41:26,192 --> 00:41:28,944 Might as well have a drink since it's not allowed in the palace. 439 00:41:29,028 --> 00:41:30,988 Well, th-that's true… 440 00:41:41,123 --> 00:41:42,124 This is it. 441 00:41:42,833 --> 00:41:44,168 This is what I like. 442 00:41:46,629 --> 00:41:47,630 That's random. 443 00:41:51,467 --> 00:41:52,718 You asked what I liked. 444 00:41:54,261 --> 00:41:55,304 This is what I like. 445 00:41:56,472 --> 00:41:57,515 With the Hangang River here. 446 00:42:20,913 --> 00:42:22,122 What do you think? 447 00:42:23,290 --> 00:42:24,291 Well, it's… 448 00:42:25,709 --> 00:42:27,002 I-I like it. 449 00:42:32,466 --> 00:42:33,592 What exactly? 450 00:42:34,885 --> 00:42:35,928 The river? 451 00:42:37,346 --> 00:42:38,347 The alcohol? 452 00:42:40,140 --> 00:42:41,141 Or me? 453 00:43:29,982 --> 00:43:32,901 I like it all. I like the whole lot. 454 00:43:38,282 --> 00:43:39,450 Where are you? 455 00:43:40,034 --> 00:43:41,577 Did you have dinner? 456 00:43:41,660 --> 00:43:45,164 I get that you're angry and all, but how could you just leave like this? 457 00:43:46,165 --> 00:43:48,334 You're somewhere safe, right? 458 00:43:48,417 --> 00:43:50,502 I swear, I will track your location. 459 00:43:52,129 --> 00:43:55,215 Is Aide Do even looking for him or what? 460 00:43:57,593 --> 00:43:58,594 Your Royal Highness. 461 00:44:00,179 --> 00:44:01,180 Yes? 462 00:44:04,475 --> 00:44:07,645 There was this one day when His Royal Highness 463 00:44:09,063 --> 00:44:11,190 climbed over this wall. 464 00:44:14,568 --> 00:44:16,695 He seemed exceptionally happy that day. 465 00:44:17,488 --> 00:44:20,074 I wondered if he'd hidden a sweet pot of honey here. 466 00:44:20,157 --> 00:44:22,076 It wasn't until the next day that I found out 467 00:44:22,826 --> 00:44:24,370 that a maiden was responsible. 468 00:44:26,955 --> 00:44:28,082 And so, 469 00:44:28,666 --> 00:44:30,250 I have faith in the both of you. 470 00:44:31,251 --> 00:44:34,505 You are both desperate to protect one another, are you not? 471 00:44:38,967 --> 00:44:40,594 The palace gates will be shut soon. 472 00:44:47,017 --> 00:44:48,143 Then can I just… 473 00:44:50,813 --> 00:44:52,147 Oh. 474 00:44:52,231 --> 00:44:53,816 But what if someone asks for me? 475 00:44:53,899 --> 00:44:55,442 Do not worry. 476 00:45:45,534 --> 00:45:46,702 I'm sick. 477 00:45:46,785 --> 00:45:49,288 PRINCE 478 00:46:33,207 --> 00:46:34,208 I thought you were sick. 479 00:46:36,960 --> 00:46:38,545 I just wanted to be with you. 480 00:46:43,467 --> 00:46:45,052 I told you I'd be back tomorrow. 481 00:46:47,179 --> 00:46:48,180 Are you okay? 482 00:47:02,611 --> 00:47:03,737 I like you. 483 00:47:27,970 --> 00:47:28,971 Stick to one thing. 484 00:47:30,305 --> 00:47:31,431 I'm getting confused. 485 00:47:33,725 --> 00:47:34,977 No, you're not. 486 00:47:37,896 --> 00:47:38,939 You know I like you. 487 00:47:41,275 --> 00:47:43,569 And that I only asked for a divorce to protect you. 488 00:47:46,446 --> 00:47:47,781 That's why you're mad. 489 00:48:24,026 --> 00:48:25,068 You don't want this? 490 00:48:35,037 --> 00:48:36,038 I do. 491 00:50:20,100 --> 00:50:21,101 Your Royal Highness? 492 00:50:29,693 --> 00:50:30,694 You're awake. 493 00:50:32,195 --> 00:50:33,196 What's going on? 494 00:50:35,824 --> 00:50:37,117 I got a call from the palace. 495 00:50:40,495 --> 00:50:41,496 What's wrong? 496 00:50:43,081 --> 00:50:44,291 Did you have a nightmare? 497 00:50:48,420 --> 00:50:50,297 I was just a little scared. 498 00:50:58,805 --> 00:51:00,348 Stay here for the time being. 499 00:51:02,017 --> 00:51:04,227 By myself? Why? 500 00:51:05,020 --> 00:51:06,730 The second edict will be delivered soon. 501 00:51:08,273 --> 00:51:09,274 And I will 502 00:51:10,192 --> 00:51:11,359 refuse it once more. 503 00:51:12,694 --> 00:51:13,695 Hold on a second. 504 00:51:15,489 --> 00:51:16,656 One step at a time. 505 00:51:16,740 --> 00:51:19,367 Walk me through step by step so I can understand. 506 00:51:21,161 --> 00:51:22,454 With a royal abdication edict, 507 00:51:23,955 --> 00:51:25,582 it's customary to refuse three times. 508 00:51:27,042 --> 00:51:28,418 And then? 509 00:51:30,337 --> 00:51:31,379 I have to accept it. 510 00:51:34,007 --> 00:51:36,343 But you wanted to protect His Majesty. 511 00:51:41,431 --> 00:51:42,974 I wanted to protect my nephew. 512 00:51:45,310 --> 00:51:46,311 Not the king. 513 00:51:51,608 --> 00:51:53,735 Whoosh. 514 00:51:53,819 --> 00:51:55,403 Whoosh. 515 00:51:55,487 --> 00:51:58,281 You intend for Grand Prince I-AN to ascend the throne? 516 00:51:59,491 --> 00:52:02,828 Have you truly gone mad? 517 00:52:33,817 --> 00:52:34,860 What is this? 518 00:52:35,777 --> 00:52:40,115 His Majesty had a garment made for you. 519 00:53:04,389 --> 00:53:05,390 It appears my brother… 520 00:53:07,976 --> 00:53:09,436 seeks to abdicate. 521 00:53:09,978 --> 00:53:12,147 But what about the Crown Prince? 522 00:53:14,149 --> 00:53:15,400 I hated him for it. 523 00:53:16,818 --> 00:53:19,112 He turned a blind eye when I longed for it so desperately. 524 00:53:20,322 --> 00:53:23,950 It felt like he was thrusting the burden when it was far too late. 525 00:53:24,034 --> 00:53:25,202 Your Royal Highness! 526 00:53:31,416 --> 00:53:33,043 Something terrible has happened. 527 00:53:35,629 --> 00:53:36,630 But… 528 00:53:41,676 --> 00:53:42,844 I was the one too late. 529 00:53:55,941 --> 00:53:59,277 So I wanted to protect my nephew, no matter what. 530 00:54:00,737 --> 00:54:01,780 In my brother's place. 531 00:54:03,490 --> 00:54:05,033 Where is the Crown Prince? 532 00:54:05,575 --> 00:54:06,576 Pardon? 533 00:54:06,660 --> 00:54:08,286 Where is my nephew… 534 00:54:10,372 --> 00:54:11,748 the heir to the throne? 535 00:54:17,504 --> 00:54:18,505 When the Queen Mother 536 00:54:20,257 --> 00:54:22,175 turned a blind eye to my brother's dying wish… 537 00:54:29,432 --> 00:54:31,184 Even when my nephew told me he was scared… 538 00:54:37,983 --> 00:54:39,067 I hesitated. 539 00:54:49,452 --> 00:54:50,537 If I become king, 540 00:54:52,038 --> 00:54:53,707 I feel like I could protect everyone. 541 00:54:56,793 --> 00:54:57,794 But then again… 542 00:55:02,632 --> 00:55:04,009 I fear it's just my own greed. 543 00:55:16,062 --> 00:55:17,147 You can be greedy. 544 00:55:23,945 --> 00:55:24,946 Let's see this through. 545 00:55:27,824 --> 00:55:28,992 I will be by your side. 546 00:55:46,760 --> 00:55:49,679 Remove Grand Prince I-AN as regent! 547 00:55:49,763 --> 00:55:51,806 - Remove him! - Remove him! 548 00:55:51,890 --> 00:55:54,851 Strip Seong Huiju of her rank immediately! 549 00:55:54,934 --> 00:55:56,936 - Immediately! - Immediately! 550 00:55:57,020 --> 00:56:00,523 Grand Prince I-AN and CEO Seong Huiju must apologize! 551 00:56:00,607 --> 00:56:02,525 Apologize! Apologize! 552 00:56:02,609 --> 00:56:03,610 Your Royal Highness. 553 00:56:05,278 --> 00:56:06,988 The Queen Mother is asking for you. 554 00:56:16,998 --> 00:56:17,999 All right. 555 00:56:45,735 --> 00:56:47,070 Tell them you cannot accept. 556 00:56:54,953 --> 00:56:56,788 Surely you do not intend to accept. 557 00:56:59,249 --> 00:57:01,918 His Majesty has only eight years of life to his name. 558 00:57:02,001 --> 00:57:04,212 He is incapable of forming thoughts or intentions! 559 00:57:04,295 --> 00:57:05,422 That is it! 560 00:57:07,841 --> 00:57:09,467 That is exactly the issue. 561 00:57:11,177 --> 00:57:12,262 He has no will 562 00:57:12,929 --> 00:57:15,557 or mind of his own, yet you have him sit up there as a puppet 563 00:57:15,640 --> 00:57:17,142 tossing him about as you please! 564 00:57:19,978 --> 00:57:21,396 That is precisely the issue. 565 00:57:23,565 --> 00:57:25,567 Is that what you told His Majesty? 566 00:57:27,318 --> 00:57:30,572 You are the one who made the king into a puppet! 567 00:57:32,198 --> 00:57:33,199 Yes. 568 00:57:34,617 --> 00:57:35,785 I let that happen. 569 00:57:37,495 --> 00:57:40,081 Whether beside or behind him, he was easily pushed around. 570 00:57:42,542 --> 00:57:43,585 So now… 571 00:57:45,920 --> 00:57:47,213 I must stand in front of him. 572 00:57:49,632 --> 00:57:51,009 I-AN! 573 00:57:59,267 --> 00:58:00,268 Queen Mother. 574 00:58:02,437 --> 00:58:04,939 You should be thankful he stepped down on his own. 575 00:58:06,608 --> 00:58:08,359 In consideration of his filial devotion, 576 00:58:09,903 --> 00:58:10,987 I will not ask you… 577 00:58:12,989 --> 00:58:14,115 to pay for your sins. 578 00:58:18,578 --> 00:58:19,579 Why? 579 00:58:22,499 --> 00:58:25,251 Why insist on becoming king only now? 580 00:58:35,887 --> 00:58:37,388 I have made my sacrifices. 581 00:58:39,641 --> 00:58:41,351 So you must do the same. 582 00:58:43,102 --> 00:58:45,188 That is only fair! 583 00:59:02,288 --> 00:59:03,748 I gave up on my dreams. 584 00:59:10,296 --> 00:59:13,007 You must become the Crown Princess. 585 00:59:15,218 --> 00:59:16,553 My future. 586 00:59:21,307 --> 00:59:22,475 Yun Irang! 587 00:59:44,289 --> 00:59:46,332 And even my heart. 588 00:59:48,751 --> 00:59:49,752 So why? 589 00:59:51,963 --> 00:59:54,591 Why won't you give anything up? 590 01:00:22,493 --> 01:00:23,786 Court Lady Im, are you there? 591 01:00:30,418 --> 01:00:32,337 Her Majesty appears weary in mind and body. 592 01:00:33,713 --> 01:00:34,797 For the next three days, 593 01:00:36,424 --> 01:00:38,176 permit no one to enter her quarters. 594 01:00:38,968 --> 01:00:40,928 Yes, Your Royal Highness. 595 01:00:54,400 --> 01:00:56,277 Your Majesty… 596 01:01:07,747 --> 01:01:10,083 What on earth are you doing? 597 01:01:10,667 --> 01:01:12,460 If His Majesty refused to open the doors, 598 01:01:12,543 --> 01:01:14,754 you should've torn them down! 599 01:01:16,631 --> 01:01:19,050 Never mind. I will head there now... 600 01:01:19,133 --> 01:01:20,551 It will all be in vain. 601 01:01:21,928 --> 01:01:23,054 For the next three days, 602 01:01:24,764 --> 01:01:27,350 no one will be permitted to enter my quarters. 603 01:01:27,975 --> 01:01:29,018 And why is that? 604 01:01:30,353 --> 01:01:32,188 If the Grand Prince accepts the abdication, 605 01:01:32,271 --> 01:01:34,273 he will destroy us. 606 01:01:38,945 --> 01:01:41,322 He has stated he will not hold me accountable. 607 01:01:41,406 --> 01:01:42,448 Do you really believe… 608 01:01:45,535 --> 01:01:49,247 Ignoring the late King's dying wish isn't our only crime. 609 01:01:50,123 --> 01:01:52,333 Even if Prime Minister Min is covering for us now, 610 01:01:52,417 --> 01:01:54,752 - if he becomes king... - That is enough! 611 01:01:55,253 --> 01:01:58,548 Do you intend to surrender all privileges held by the royal family? 612 01:01:58,631 --> 01:01:59,799 Father! 613 01:02:01,092 --> 01:02:02,927 I will take over from here. 614 01:02:06,431 --> 01:02:08,099 What are you plotting now? 615 01:02:08,182 --> 01:02:10,518 It will be too late after his ascension. 616 01:02:11,853 --> 01:02:13,479 What does that mean? 617 01:02:13,563 --> 01:02:15,064 Your Majesty, 618 01:02:16,149 --> 01:02:17,900 you just need to protect your quarters. 619 01:02:20,737 --> 01:02:21,738 Father? 620 01:02:37,170 --> 01:02:39,630 Lord INPYEONG, you have a guest. 621 01:03:30,598 --> 01:03:33,726 - Wow. Is this what he's wearing today? - Yes. 622 01:03:34,227 --> 01:03:37,688 The last edict will be personally delivered by His Majesty. 623 01:03:37,772 --> 01:03:42,318 But he didn't wear this to His Majesty's Royal Birthday Banquet? 624 01:03:42,401 --> 01:03:43,820 Thank you for bringing that up. 625 01:03:43,903 --> 01:03:46,113 I went through hell that day... 626 01:03:52,370 --> 01:03:53,371 Oh… 627 01:03:54,831 --> 01:03:56,791 His Majesty, the late King, 628 01:03:57,750 --> 01:03:59,418 would have been delighted to see this. 629 01:04:04,841 --> 01:04:05,925 I'm delighted too. 630 01:04:09,887 --> 01:04:11,055 Your Royal Highness. 631 01:04:14,684 --> 01:04:15,977 The Royal Secretariat has notified 632 01:04:16,060 --> 01:04:18,020 the Office of Royal Relatives and the Prime Minister. 633 01:04:18,104 --> 01:04:20,940 Goodness, they'll all be racing to the palace now. 634 01:04:21,023 --> 01:04:22,108 Before that, we have 635 01:04:22,191 --> 01:04:24,694 some documents from the Secretariat and Rites for your review. 636 01:04:25,444 --> 01:04:26,445 Are you ready to go? 637 01:04:37,498 --> 01:04:38,791 I'll be waiting here. 638 01:04:40,626 --> 01:04:41,627 Okay. 639 01:05:00,855 --> 01:05:02,189 Your Majesty, 640 01:05:02,273 --> 01:05:04,108 His Majesty has arrived. 641 01:05:12,783 --> 01:05:14,118 What brings you here? 642 01:05:15,912 --> 01:05:16,996 Mother. 643 01:05:17,079 --> 01:05:20,124 If you do not intend to rescind it, you should turn back. 644 01:05:20,207 --> 01:05:21,626 I… 645 01:05:21,709 --> 01:05:23,544 Your father fought to protect that throne! 646 01:05:28,132 --> 01:05:32,637 Do you have any idea what he went through to safeguard it? 647 01:05:33,179 --> 01:05:36,140 Do you know what I had to do to ensure it was passed down to you... 648 01:05:36,223 --> 01:05:37,892 I know! 649 01:05:38,935 --> 01:05:42,313 The day Father passed away… 650 01:05:43,940 --> 01:05:46,692 I heard everything. 651 01:06:02,541 --> 01:06:03,751 How… 652 01:06:03,834 --> 01:06:06,087 I do not want to! 653 01:06:09,048 --> 01:06:10,091 Crown Prince! 654 01:06:10,716 --> 01:06:13,719 I do not want to! 655 01:06:16,681 --> 01:06:18,182 It was your father's dying wish. 656 01:06:22,979 --> 01:06:25,982 The only one I can rely on now is you, Crown Prince… 657 01:06:28,651 --> 01:06:30,277 No. Your Majesty. 658 01:06:33,823 --> 01:06:35,700 Do not disappoint me. 659 01:07:01,851 --> 01:07:03,519 Mother! 660 01:07:10,985 --> 01:07:14,572 Mother, please forgive me 661 01:07:15,406 --> 01:07:16,824 for disappointing you. 662 01:08:03,412 --> 01:08:04,413 Sir. 663 01:08:05,081 --> 01:08:06,916 It's time to head to the Council Hall now. 664 01:08:08,375 --> 01:08:09,919 There's still plenty of time. 665 01:08:12,004 --> 01:08:13,005 Yes, sir. 666 01:08:36,445 --> 01:08:38,781 I will take over from here. 667 01:08:42,034 --> 01:08:44,954 You must stop either the Grand Prince or His Majesty. 668 01:08:45,037 --> 01:08:46,372 Do whatever you must. 669 01:08:49,375 --> 01:08:50,501 I will not ask you 670 01:08:52,461 --> 01:08:53,587 to pay for your sins. 671 01:09:02,930 --> 01:09:04,431 I-AN 672 01:09:10,604 --> 01:09:12,857 Your Royal Highness, it is the Queen Mother. 673 01:09:20,239 --> 01:09:22,616 I'd like a brief audience in the Council Hall. 674 01:09:23,200 --> 01:09:25,452 Do we have time before we're due at the Throne Hall? 675 01:09:26,036 --> 01:09:26,912 Well… 676 01:09:27,955 --> 01:09:30,374 Yes, we have about 30 minutes. 677 01:09:31,125 --> 01:09:32,126 Right. 678 01:09:48,267 --> 01:09:49,518 Court Lady Im. 679 01:09:55,816 --> 01:09:57,193 Yes, Your Majesty. 680 01:10:00,988 --> 01:10:02,323 I need the girl I hid… 681 01:10:06,619 --> 01:10:08,078 brought to the palace. 682 01:10:11,874 --> 01:10:13,959 {\an8}PROTOCOL FOR THE ACCESSION OF THE 34TH KING 683 01:10:16,295 --> 01:10:17,838 Be honest with me. 684 01:10:18,505 --> 01:10:19,548 About what? 685 01:10:20,424 --> 01:10:21,550 If I become… 686 01:10:22,676 --> 01:10:24,470 If I become the Queen, 687 01:10:25,721 --> 01:10:27,514 people wouldn't like it, right? 688 01:10:28,807 --> 01:10:31,143 Come on now. Your Royal Highness? Who would ever? 689 01:10:31,227 --> 01:10:33,562 My goodness. Who would dare? 690 01:10:33,646 --> 01:10:34,647 If I ever find them… 691 01:10:34,730 --> 01:10:36,982 Hyejeong would've been brutally honest with me. 692 01:10:38,150 --> 01:10:40,152 Yes. Well, they won't be too thrilled. 693 01:10:42,821 --> 01:10:44,531 Right, exactly! 694 01:10:44,615 --> 01:10:47,284 If I had known about this, I wouldn't have stepped up. 695 01:10:47,368 --> 01:10:49,119 I was planning to just take the fall for it 696 01:10:49,203 --> 01:10:51,747 and bounce out of here without looking back. 697 01:10:51,830 --> 01:10:53,207 No need to get worked up. 698 01:10:53,749 --> 01:10:58,545 Not everyone is a fan of the Grand Prince, either. 699 01:10:59,630 --> 01:11:01,090 I only have haters. 700 01:11:01,173 --> 01:11:02,883 Oh, I see. 701 01:11:04,802 --> 01:11:05,803 You can do it! 702 01:11:07,888 --> 01:11:10,099 PAIN IN MY ASS 703 01:11:13,978 --> 01:11:14,979 Yes? 704 01:11:15,062 --> 01:11:19,608 Hey, you said you'd call. I've been waiting forever, you know. 705 01:11:19,692 --> 01:11:22,111 Should I move to the next step? Father in the hospital? 706 01:11:22,194 --> 01:11:24,655 No. Don't. Just stop that for now. 707 01:11:24,738 --> 01:11:27,616 Stop? Why? Are they calling off the company audit? 708 01:11:28,826 --> 01:11:30,327 No, that's not it. 709 01:11:31,912 --> 01:11:34,039 Where are you now? Father's place? 710 01:11:34,123 --> 01:11:36,542 - Yeah. - Stay there. I'll be right over. 711 01:11:36,625 --> 01:11:38,168 At least tell me what's going… 712 01:11:38,252 --> 01:11:39,420 Damn brat. 713 01:11:40,379 --> 01:11:42,172 Why? What did Huiju say? 714 01:11:42,756 --> 01:11:44,675 - She's coming here. - What? 715 01:12:18,625 --> 01:12:19,626 Grand Princess. 716 01:12:20,252 --> 01:12:21,253 You must flee. 717 01:12:22,588 --> 01:12:25,424 Isn't that… the Council Hall? 718 01:12:45,486 --> 01:12:46,570 No… 719 01:12:47,112 --> 01:12:48,572 No! 720 01:12:49,782 --> 01:12:50,783 Your Highness! 721 01:13:11,512 --> 01:13:12,513 Aide Do. 722 01:13:13,013 --> 01:13:14,014 What… 723 01:13:16,975 --> 01:13:18,185 What are you doing here? 724 01:13:23,899 --> 01:13:24,900 Tell me. 725 01:13:28,237 --> 01:13:29,405 Do Hyejeong! 726 01:13:29,947 --> 01:13:30,948 The Council Hall… 727 01:13:33,951 --> 01:13:35,035 His Royal Highness. 728 01:13:36,078 --> 01:13:37,413 He's in the Council Hall. 729 01:13:51,093 --> 01:13:52,094 Your Royal Highness. 730 01:13:57,808 --> 01:13:58,809 Your Royal Highness. 731 01:14:06,608 --> 01:14:09,528 PERFECT CROWN 732 01:14:46,106 --> 01:14:47,691 His Royal Highness. 733 01:14:47,774 --> 01:14:48,984 He's in the Council Hall. 734 01:14:49,067 --> 01:14:50,486 Your Royal Highness! 735 01:14:50,569 --> 01:14:52,613 Your Royal Highness! 736 01:14:52,696 --> 01:14:55,657 There's a rumor circulating that the Grand Prince has passed away. 737 01:14:55,741 --> 01:14:56,867 What do you mean, regency? 738 01:14:56,950 --> 01:14:59,286 Since the Grand Prince remains unconscious, 739 01:14:59,369 --> 01:15:01,955 it would only be fitting for Your Majesty to step forward. 740 01:15:02,039 --> 01:15:03,415 The Grand Prince is awake! 741 01:15:06,793 --> 01:15:09,463 {\an8}I hear rumors of my passing are spreading outside these walls. 742 01:15:09,546 --> 01:15:12,466 {\an8}How could one measly royal guard blow up the Council Hall by himself? 743 01:15:12,549 --> 01:15:14,301 {\an8}Since the Grand Prince has regained consciousness, 744 01:15:14,384 --> 01:15:16,261 {\an8}it's time we tied up some loose ends. 745 01:15:16,803 --> 01:15:19,348 {\an8}How much do you trust Jeongwoo? 746 01:15:20,265 --> 01:15:22,976 {\an8}Is there any place safe for you? 747 01:15:25,854 --> 01:15:27,814 {\an8}Translated by Justin S. Kim 748 01:15:39,117 --> 01:15:42,829 PERFECT CROWN