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 00:01:03,646 --> 00:01:04,647 {\an8}EPISODE 11 8 00:01:05,815 --> 00:01:08,109 {\an8}Your Royal Highness, it is the Queen Mother. 9 00:01:15,158 --> 00:01:18,036 {\an8}I'd like a brief audience in the Council Hall. 10 00:01:18,119 --> 00:01:20,371 {\an8}Do we have time before we're due at the Throne Hall? 11 00:01:20,455 --> 00:01:21,831 {\an8}Well… 12 00:01:22,832 --> 00:01:25,251 {\an8}Yes, we have about 30 minutes. 13 00:01:26,127 --> 00:01:27,337 {\an8}Right. 14 00:01:32,884 --> 00:01:33,885 Your Royal Highness. 15 00:01:35,136 --> 00:01:38,723 It seems like His Majesty wants to enter the Throne Hall with you? 16 00:01:38,807 --> 00:01:39,808 His Majesty does? 17 00:01:39,891 --> 00:01:41,851 Yes. It appears he's a bit nervous. 18 00:01:45,855 --> 00:01:46,856 I'll meet you there. 19 00:01:46,940 --> 00:01:48,441 I won't be long. 20 00:01:55,156 --> 00:01:56,491 Yes, Your Royal Highness. 21 00:02:29,274 --> 00:02:30,275 Grand Princess. 22 00:02:30,900 --> 00:02:31,901 You must flee. 23 00:02:32,652 --> 00:02:35,446 Isn't that… the Council Hall? 24 00:02:36,239 --> 00:02:37,323 Grand Princess. 25 00:02:49,169 --> 00:02:50,170 No… 26 00:02:52,213 --> 00:02:53,798 No! 27 00:02:53,882 --> 00:02:55,049 Your Highness! 28 00:03:03,224 --> 00:03:04,767 What was that? 29 00:03:06,394 --> 00:03:08,396 Go and see what happened. 30 00:03:09,606 --> 00:03:10,899 Yes, Your Majesty. 31 00:03:34,464 --> 00:03:35,632 Aide Do. 32 00:03:35,715 --> 00:03:36,925 What… 33 00:03:39,010 --> 00:03:40,261 What are you doing here? 34 00:03:46,601 --> 00:03:47,810 Tell me. 35 00:03:51,481 --> 00:03:52,732 Do Hyejeong! 36 00:03:52,815 --> 00:03:54,192 The Council Hall… 37 00:03:57,195 --> 00:03:58,279 His Royal Highness. 38 00:03:59,322 --> 00:04:01,407 He's in the Council Hall. 39 00:04:20,927 --> 00:04:21,928 Your Royal Highness. 40 00:04:24,973 --> 00:04:25,974 No! 41 00:04:26,057 --> 00:04:27,684 - Grand Princess! - Ms. Seong! 42 00:04:28,601 --> 00:04:30,311 You can't, Grand Princess! 43 00:04:39,362 --> 00:04:41,990 PERFECT CROWN 44 00:04:54,544 --> 00:04:55,712 Is anyone… 45 00:04:55,795 --> 00:04:57,380 Is anyone out there? 46 00:04:57,463 --> 00:04:59,799 Your Royal Highness! 47 00:05:12,437 --> 00:05:13,438 Your Royal Highness! 48 00:05:14,022 --> 00:05:15,398 Your Royal Highness! 49 00:05:25,450 --> 00:05:27,702 If something terrible happens to you… 50 00:05:29,829 --> 00:05:30,955 You can't… 51 00:05:35,668 --> 00:05:37,086 Let's see this through. 52 00:05:40,923 --> 00:05:42,467 I will be by your side. 53 00:05:53,478 --> 00:05:54,479 Don't come. 54 00:05:56,064 --> 00:05:57,065 Your Royal Highness! 55 00:06:05,239 --> 00:06:07,241 Your Royal Highness! 56 00:06:08,493 --> 00:06:10,036 Your Royal Highness… 57 00:06:19,962 --> 00:06:21,047 Your Royal Highness. 58 00:06:22,256 --> 00:06:23,257 Your Royal Highness! 59 00:06:30,765 --> 00:06:32,683 Your Royal Highness. 60 00:06:34,018 --> 00:06:35,186 Your Royal Highness. 61 00:06:35,269 --> 00:06:37,480 Your Royal Highness, you need to wake up. 62 00:06:47,031 --> 00:06:48,199 Your Royal Highness. 63 00:07:04,424 --> 00:07:05,842 Your Royal Highness. 64 00:07:07,844 --> 00:07:09,679 I'll get you out of here. 65 00:07:32,535 --> 00:07:33,536 Your Royal Highness. 66 00:07:33,619 --> 00:07:36,789 Your Royal Highness, please wake up. 67 00:07:40,418 --> 00:07:42,545 Someone, please save him. 68 00:07:42,628 --> 00:07:45,089 Is anyone out there? 69 00:07:46,466 --> 00:07:48,509 Is there anyone out there? 70 00:07:54,891 --> 00:07:57,268 Please help us… 71 00:07:59,061 --> 00:08:00,062 Your Royal Highness. 72 00:08:01,022 --> 00:08:02,273 Your Royal Highness… 73 00:08:06,777 --> 00:08:08,029 Mother! 74 00:08:08,529 --> 00:08:09,530 Your Majesty. 75 00:08:10,031 --> 00:08:12,909 Mother, there's a fire in the palace. 76 00:08:13,868 --> 00:08:15,203 What is he talking about? 77 00:08:15,786 --> 00:08:17,788 A fire has broken out at the Council Hall. 78 00:08:18,414 --> 00:08:20,750 Uncle is… 79 00:08:26,797 --> 00:08:28,049 Is I-AN safe? 80 00:08:28,716 --> 00:08:29,800 Your Majesty… 81 00:08:30,927 --> 00:08:32,136 Answer me! 82 00:08:33,179 --> 00:08:34,472 Is I-AN safe? 83 00:08:51,489 --> 00:08:54,367 You should get some rest, Grand Princess. 84 00:08:54,951 --> 00:08:57,203 The royal physicians said he is stable. 85 00:08:58,788 --> 00:09:02,375 How could you have just run into the fire like that? 86 00:09:02,458 --> 00:09:04,460 Had Aide Choi not reached you in time, 87 00:09:04,544 --> 00:09:05,670 you would also be… 88 00:09:05,753 --> 00:09:07,463 He would've come to save me. 89 00:09:08,881 --> 00:09:09,882 Pardon? 90 00:09:11,842 --> 00:09:15,054 If it had been me in there, he would have… 91 00:09:19,600 --> 00:09:20,977 come for me too. 92 00:09:22,228 --> 00:09:23,354 To save me. 93 00:09:26,482 --> 00:09:28,109 Like he always has. 94 00:09:34,907 --> 00:09:38,160 Sir, you need to be announced first! Ah… 95 00:09:51,716 --> 00:09:53,426 The Grand Prince is stable, so tomorrow... 96 00:09:53,509 --> 00:09:55,386 How could you just run in there like that? 97 00:09:57,013 --> 00:09:59,890 Lower your voice. The palace attendants are outside. 98 00:09:59,974 --> 00:10:01,309 Why aren't you at a hospital? 99 00:10:02,476 --> 00:10:04,979 You should at least get proper treatment. 100 00:10:05,730 --> 00:10:07,857 How can I trust any hospital right now? 101 00:10:07,940 --> 00:10:10,318 - What? - You think this fire was just an accident? 102 00:10:12,862 --> 00:10:15,489 They targeted the Grand Prince at the wedding, not me. 103 00:10:15,573 --> 00:10:17,825 And now, a fire just breaks out on abdication day? 104 00:10:17,908 --> 00:10:19,076 You expect me to buy that? 105 00:10:23,247 --> 00:10:24,582 And if it wasn't an accident? 106 00:10:26,500 --> 00:10:28,919 - What? - What can you do if it wasn't? 107 00:10:29,837 --> 00:10:32,757 Will you collapse and die in his place? 108 00:10:33,924 --> 00:10:36,052 Then what should I have done? 109 00:10:36,135 --> 00:10:38,596 - Just leave him there to die? - Yes, just leave him! 110 00:10:41,515 --> 00:10:42,850 Jeongwoo. 111 00:10:48,689 --> 00:10:51,067 How much longer must I watch you be in danger? 112 00:10:55,780 --> 00:10:57,573 How much longer must I endure this? 113 00:11:21,180 --> 00:11:22,973 I've been looking everywhere for you. 114 00:11:24,308 --> 00:11:25,434 What are you doing here? 115 00:11:32,441 --> 00:11:33,484 Are you okay? 116 00:11:36,946 --> 00:11:37,988 Yes. 117 00:11:39,949 --> 00:11:42,743 I'm told the Grand Prince and Princess are both fine. 118 00:11:42,827 --> 00:11:44,578 You don't need to worry too much. 119 00:11:53,254 --> 00:11:55,756 I'm sorry. 120 00:11:55,840 --> 00:11:58,217 What? Why are you apologizing? 121 00:12:00,302 --> 00:12:01,303 I mean… 122 00:12:04,598 --> 00:12:07,184 I should've never left the Grand Prince's side, right? 123 00:12:07,268 --> 00:12:08,602 Wait, come on now. 124 00:12:08,686 --> 00:12:11,355 It's not like your being there 125 00:12:11,439 --> 00:12:13,607 would've magically stopped the fire from starting. 126 00:12:13,691 --> 00:12:15,359 Come on, that's silly. 127 00:12:22,032 --> 00:12:24,994 Wait, hold on. Do you really believe that? 128 00:12:38,549 --> 00:12:39,633 Thank you. 129 00:12:40,342 --> 00:12:41,343 What? 130 00:12:42,636 --> 00:12:44,221 - Grand Princess! - Ms. Seong! 131 00:12:44,305 --> 00:12:45,848 You can't, Grand Princess! 132 00:12:53,856 --> 00:12:54,857 I'll be right back. 133 00:12:54,940 --> 00:12:56,358 What? Where are you going? 134 00:12:56,442 --> 00:12:57,860 No, you can't! 135 00:12:57,943 --> 00:13:00,613 Aide Choi! Choi Hyeon! 136 00:13:11,749 --> 00:13:12,792 A royal physician! 137 00:13:12,875 --> 00:13:14,293 Summon a royal physician! 138 00:13:20,716 --> 00:13:21,842 Thank goodness… 139 00:13:22,760 --> 00:13:24,053 Thank goodness. 140 00:13:30,601 --> 00:13:32,353 If it weren't for you, they would both be… 141 00:13:32,436 --> 00:13:33,437 Oh. 142 00:13:34,063 --> 00:13:35,773 Stop that. 143 00:13:35,856 --> 00:13:38,442 I mean, I was just doing my job. 144 00:13:47,618 --> 00:13:48,702 I was worried… 145 00:13:50,663 --> 00:13:51,872 that you'd get hurt. 146 00:14:16,438 --> 00:14:17,439 Thank you. 147 00:14:19,608 --> 00:14:20,609 But you know, 148 00:14:21,193 --> 00:14:22,528 I just got all better. 149 00:14:26,031 --> 00:14:27,825 Oh, ow, ow… Hold on. Ow… 150 00:14:27,908 --> 00:14:29,201 Are you okay? 151 00:14:30,035 --> 00:14:32,496 It's so itchy right here. Can you scratch it for me? 152 00:14:33,789 --> 00:14:35,708 Why are you crying? 153 00:14:35,791 --> 00:14:36,917 Don't cry. 154 00:14:37,001 --> 00:14:39,461 Crying one second and laughing the next? 155 00:14:40,045 --> 00:14:41,881 Just pick one already. 156 00:14:41,964 --> 00:14:43,215 You're no crybaby. 157 00:14:43,299 --> 00:14:45,509 Where are all these tears coming from? 158 00:14:55,311 --> 00:14:56,937 What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? 159 00:14:57,021 --> 00:14:58,731 Should we go to the hospital? 160 00:14:58,814 --> 00:14:59,815 Why was he… 161 00:15:01,275 --> 00:15:03,152 at the Council Hall today? 162 00:15:03,235 --> 00:15:05,446 He was due to accept the abdication in the Throne Hall. 163 00:15:06,238 --> 00:15:07,239 Oh… 164 00:15:07,990 --> 00:15:10,159 Prime Minister Min texted, asking for a quick chat 165 00:15:10,242 --> 00:15:11,410 at the Council Hall. 166 00:15:14,663 --> 00:15:15,915 Jeongwoo… 167 00:15:17,374 --> 00:15:18,667 had him go there? 168 00:15:20,544 --> 00:15:21,754 Yes. 169 00:15:51,659 --> 00:15:52,701 Your Royal Highness. 170 00:15:54,745 --> 00:15:56,163 Your Royal Highness! 171 00:16:08,467 --> 00:16:09,468 Stay still. 172 00:16:21,313 --> 00:16:22,856 I must appear… 173 00:16:24,233 --> 00:16:25,609 insanely infatuated with you 174 00:16:26,902 --> 00:16:28,320 for people to believe 175 00:16:29,613 --> 00:16:31,323 this absurd marriage is genuine. 176 00:16:34,201 --> 00:16:35,452 Do not bend to their will. 177 00:16:37,162 --> 00:16:38,247 Do not back away 178 00:16:39,957 --> 00:16:41,291 and do not compromise. 179 00:16:46,046 --> 00:16:47,756 I shall fight with all that I have. 180 00:16:51,885 --> 00:16:53,095 Just as you do. 181 00:16:57,182 --> 00:16:59,351 I have a great deal that you do not… 182 00:17:00,769 --> 00:17:02,521 and if you ask for it, 183 00:17:03,897 --> 00:17:05,607 I fully intend to provide it. 184 00:17:50,569 --> 00:17:53,238 I thought you said the palace was the safest. 185 00:17:57,284 --> 00:18:00,120 Is there any place safe for you? 186 00:18:15,886 --> 00:18:18,347 The Council Hall was practically empty at the time. 187 00:18:18,430 --> 00:18:20,641 For an explosion that big, casualties are minimal. 188 00:18:21,391 --> 00:18:24,061 We will make a joint statement with the Royal Secretariat... 189 00:18:24,144 --> 00:18:25,437 No need. 190 00:18:26,897 --> 00:18:27,898 Just leave it for now. 191 00:18:28,565 --> 00:18:29,733 Pardon? 192 00:18:30,901 --> 00:18:32,694 Let's leave it until the Grand Prince… 193 00:18:34,196 --> 00:18:35,364 wakes up. 194 00:18:38,951 --> 00:18:42,538 Last night, a major fire broke out at Gyeongbokgung Palace. 195 00:18:42,621 --> 00:18:47,668 Witnesses at Gwanghwamun Square reported hearing a loud explosion. 196 00:18:47,751 --> 00:18:50,212 With no official statement from the palace yet, 197 00:18:50,295 --> 00:18:53,257 there are growing concerns over the safety of the royal family. 198 00:18:53,340 --> 00:18:55,342 I want the past month's CCTV footage 199 00:18:55,425 --> 00:18:57,719 of the Council Hall interior, entrance, and corridors. 200 00:18:57,803 --> 00:18:59,096 Have it copied and sent over. 201 00:18:59,179 --> 00:19:00,806 Is three days enough to review? 202 00:19:03,058 --> 00:19:05,811 With Court Lady Choi, Aide Choi, 203 00:19:05,894 --> 00:19:08,522 and Castle Beauty's Exec Ops on board, 204 00:19:08,605 --> 00:19:10,065 we'll make it happen. 205 00:19:10,149 --> 00:19:13,652 I want to question every attendant, Royal Guard, and official 206 00:19:14,236 --> 00:19:16,989 in the vicinity of the Council Hall at the time of the incident. 207 00:19:17,072 --> 00:19:20,159 Uh, that would fall under the Inner Court's jurisdiction. 208 00:19:21,368 --> 00:19:23,829 I'll ask for cooperation from the Queen Mother's Quarters. 209 00:19:25,747 --> 00:19:26,748 No need. 210 00:19:27,916 --> 00:19:30,085 I'll just ask her myself. 211 00:19:37,885 --> 00:19:39,803 Is I-AN all right? 212 00:19:42,639 --> 00:19:45,017 I wanted to visit him at Anhwadang Hall, but… 213 00:19:45,100 --> 00:19:46,518 Worried that he might actually… 214 00:19:48,145 --> 00:19:49,313 pull through? 215 00:19:52,649 --> 00:19:55,068 It happened as he was about to accept the abdication. 216 00:19:55,986 --> 00:19:57,654 And Your Majesty was the only one 217 00:19:58,280 --> 00:19:59,740 who was against it. 218 00:20:01,617 --> 00:20:03,202 Grand Princess, I… 219 00:20:03,285 --> 00:20:05,204 If you don't want to be a suspect, 220 00:20:05,787 --> 00:20:07,206 grant me unfettered access 221 00:20:08,332 --> 00:20:10,500 to the palace attendants' shift records. 222 00:20:16,173 --> 00:20:18,300 His Royal Highness will pull through. 223 00:20:22,179 --> 00:20:23,180 That's the only way… 224 00:20:32,356 --> 00:20:34,691 you make it out of this unscathed. 225 00:20:39,947 --> 00:20:40,948 Oh… 226 00:20:42,407 --> 00:20:44,743 I'm afraid I don't accept drinks so freely anymore. 227 00:20:57,297 --> 00:20:58,298 And the investigation? 228 00:20:58,799 --> 00:20:59,841 When will it begin? 229 00:20:59,925 --> 00:21:02,094 The Royal Protection Branch will start it first, 230 00:21:02,177 --> 00:21:04,263 and the police will join later. 231 00:21:04,346 --> 00:21:05,389 It will not be public. 232 00:21:06,556 --> 00:21:07,557 Why not public? 233 00:21:08,850 --> 00:21:10,477 It came from the prime minister. 234 00:21:10,560 --> 00:21:14,022 With the poisoning case still open, he wanted to keep things from escalating. 235 00:21:14,106 --> 00:21:15,691 He should be at Anhwadang Hall now. 236 00:21:17,192 --> 00:21:18,277 Who? 237 00:21:18,986 --> 00:21:21,113 - Prime Minister Min? - Yes. 238 00:21:33,208 --> 00:21:34,209 Did you run over here? 239 00:21:39,131 --> 00:21:40,966 He should've been awake by now, 240 00:21:41,049 --> 00:21:42,551 but I hadn't heard anything yet. 241 00:21:44,511 --> 00:21:45,721 Right. 242 00:21:45,804 --> 00:21:49,224 The royal physician said he's in a near-comatose state due to stress. 243 00:21:49,308 --> 00:21:52,519 It's a sign his body is recovering, so he should be waking up soon. 244 00:21:53,937 --> 00:21:54,938 When is "soon"? 245 00:21:56,273 --> 00:21:57,524 Well, that is… 246 00:21:57,607 --> 00:22:00,068 Apparently, there's no way of knowing. 247 00:22:02,279 --> 00:22:03,488 Let's give it some time. 248 00:22:13,040 --> 00:22:14,583 You didn't need to see me out. 249 00:22:16,626 --> 00:22:17,627 Sorry. 250 00:22:20,839 --> 00:22:22,799 Maybe it's everything that's been going on. 251 00:22:23,925 --> 00:22:25,344 I'm a little on edge. 252 00:22:30,140 --> 00:22:32,726 By the way, don't you go to the cathedral anymore? 253 00:22:34,019 --> 00:22:35,020 What? 254 00:22:35,937 --> 00:22:37,356 You're not wearing your rosary. 255 00:22:41,318 --> 00:22:42,944 It gets in the way when I work. 256 00:22:43,445 --> 00:22:44,821 Right. 257 00:22:48,617 --> 00:22:49,910 Get back safely. 258 00:22:50,869 --> 00:22:52,245 Thanks. 259 00:23:19,272 --> 00:23:20,273 What's wrong? 260 00:23:20,357 --> 00:23:22,609 Huiju hasn't texted back yet? 261 00:23:23,235 --> 00:23:24,236 No. 262 00:23:24,778 --> 00:23:26,655 Let's eat. 263 00:23:27,489 --> 00:23:28,573 What should we get? 264 00:23:29,866 --> 00:23:30,867 This place is known for… 265 00:23:30,951 --> 00:23:32,619 - At the palace? - Yeah. 266 00:23:33,120 --> 00:23:34,663 Someone definitely died there. 267 00:23:35,539 --> 00:23:38,834 Why else would they refuse to make an official statement? 268 00:23:38,917 --> 00:23:39,918 No way. 269 00:23:40,001 --> 00:23:41,753 I did hear the explosion was really loud. 270 00:23:41,837 --> 00:23:43,755 I read this rumor post… 271 00:23:44,589 --> 00:23:46,049 It said Grand Prince I-AN… 272 00:23:47,592 --> 00:23:48,844 is dead. 273 00:23:48,927 --> 00:23:50,137 Oh, this… 274 00:23:52,097 --> 00:23:55,475 - Babe, you need to call Huiju now. - Okay. 275 00:24:05,110 --> 00:24:07,362 Would it kill her to pick up on the first try? 276 00:24:07,446 --> 00:24:09,656 - She's not picking up? Let me try. - Okay. 277 00:24:10,157 --> 00:24:13,493 INCOMING CALL GREMLIN 278 00:24:26,506 --> 00:24:27,507 Sir. 279 00:24:28,758 --> 00:24:30,343 I'm a little tired today. 280 00:24:30,427 --> 00:24:31,720 Can we save it for tomorrow? 281 00:24:33,138 --> 00:24:35,932 The Royal Secretariat wants to release a statement. 282 00:24:40,896 --> 00:24:42,147 The reason being? 283 00:24:42,230 --> 00:24:45,108 There's a rumor circulating that the Grand Prince has passed away. 284 00:24:45,192 --> 00:24:48,445 The string of canceled public appearances has also raised concerns. 285 00:24:48,528 --> 00:24:51,239 There's even talk the Grand Princess is in a critical state. 286 00:24:52,866 --> 00:24:53,867 That should be 287 00:24:54,784 --> 00:24:55,785 more than enough. 288 00:25:06,379 --> 00:25:08,215 What on earth are you talking about? 289 00:25:09,508 --> 00:25:10,675 What do you mean, regency? 290 00:25:10,759 --> 00:25:13,220 Public concern is growing over the welfare of the Crown. 291 00:25:14,304 --> 00:25:16,848 However, His Majesty is unable to carry out state affairs. 292 00:25:16,932 --> 00:25:19,017 Since the Grand Prince remains unconscious, 293 00:25:19,100 --> 00:25:22,687 it would only be fitting for Your Majesty to step forward. 294 00:25:22,771 --> 00:25:24,773 The Grand Prince will wake up soon. 295 00:25:25,315 --> 00:25:27,025 - The Grand Princess said... - That is why 296 00:25:27,108 --> 00:25:29,027 I have come here in such a hurry. 297 00:25:33,490 --> 00:25:36,284 Ending the Grand Prince's regency was no simple matter. 298 00:25:37,327 --> 00:25:39,412 Likewise, once Your Majesty takes up the regency, 299 00:25:39,496 --> 00:25:41,122 it will not be easily undone. 300 00:25:41,206 --> 00:25:42,791 Even if the Grand Prince wakes up. 301 00:25:42,874 --> 00:25:44,876 That would be a rash decision. 302 00:25:45,835 --> 00:25:47,504 - There is still time... - Your Majesty. 303 00:25:51,466 --> 00:25:53,218 If the notion bothers you so… 304 00:25:53,843 --> 00:25:57,472 "Fulfill your duties to the Crown as a representative of the people." 305 00:25:59,391 --> 00:26:00,934 I can make it an official order. 306 00:26:07,524 --> 00:26:08,567 So what will it be? 307 00:26:18,034 --> 00:26:19,327 Your Majesty. 308 00:26:19,869 --> 00:26:21,663 Grand Prince I-AN has arrived. 309 00:26:37,637 --> 00:26:38,888 I-AN… 310 00:26:43,310 --> 00:26:46,354 Please forgive me for causing you concern, Your Majesty. 311 00:26:52,110 --> 00:26:53,111 Did I… 312 00:26:55,822 --> 00:26:56,990 cause you much distress? 313 00:27:08,585 --> 00:27:11,379 SAJEONGJEON HALL WEST ENTRANCE ACCESS LOG 314 00:27:12,881 --> 00:27:15,967 I expected there would be a lot, 315 00:27:16,051 --> 00:27:17,177 but this is unreal. 316 00:27:17,260 --> 00:27:18,678 Even if it's extensive, 317 00:27:19,429 --> 00:27:23,308 attendants follow a strict routine, so any irregularities will stand out. 318 00:27:24,517 --> 00:27:26,645 Plus, only a few have access to the Council Hall. 319 00:27:26,728 --> 00:27:27,729 Right. 320 00:27:28,480 --> 00:27:29,481 Your Royal Highness! 321 00:27:32,067 --> 00:27:34,277 The Grand Prince is awake! 322 00:27:35,070 --> 00:27:36,154 Your Royal Highness! 323 00:28:37,048 --> 00:28:38,383 You shouldn't have been there. 324 00:28:40,176 --> 00:28:42,387 If something happened to you… 325 00:28:47,851 --> 00:28:49,561 How could I possibly stay out… 326 00:28:51,646 --> 00:28:54,607 …when I knew you were in there? 327 00:29:04,033 --> 00:29:05,034 I'm sorry. 328 00:29:07,078 --> 00:29:08,121 Forgive me. 329 00:29:54,584 --> 00:29:56,294 When did you wake up? 330 00:29:57,086 --> 00:29:58,087 Just now. 331 00:29:59,172 --> 00:30:00,840 Have you seen the royal physician? 332 00:30:03,384 --> 00:30:04,928 It was just a long nap. 333 00:30:05,011 --> 00:30:06,012 He says I'm fine. 334 00:30:10,558 --> 00:30:12,852 I'll resume my public duties at once. 335 00:30:12,936 --> 00:30:13,937 Don't worry. 336 00:30:14,020 --> 00:30:16,856 First, we should let you fully recover. 337 00:30:16,940 --> 00:30:17,941 Prime Minister Min. 338 00:30:19,317 --> 00:30:22,111 I hear rumors of my passing are spreading outside these walls. 339 00:30:26,866 --> 00:30:28,117 Now is the perfect time 340 00:30:29,285 --> 00:30:30,537 to turn public opinion. 341 00:30:59,107 --> 00:31:01,109 Since the Grand Prince has regained consciousness, 342 00:31:02,610 --> 00:31:04,362 it's time we tied up some loose ends. 343 00:31:09,659 --> 00:31:12,370 LORD INPYEONG 344 00:31:51,326 --> 00:31:53,328 Are you sure you're okay now? 345 00:31:53,912 --> 00:31:55,580 I told you I'm fine. 346 00:31:56,748 --> 00:31:59,042 Shall I call for the royal physician again? 347 00:32:06,090 --> 00:32:07,091 So… 348 00:32:08,176 --> 00:32:10,803 why did you go see the Queen Mother as soon as you woke up? 349 00:32:11,679 --> 00:32:13,264 To see Prime Minister Min. 350 00:32:14,724 --> 00:32:15,850 Jeongwoo? 351 00:32:15,934 --> 00:32:18,061 With my waking being uncertain, 352 00:32:18,770 --> 00:32:21,856 he would have to find someone to take my place. 353 00:32:22,565 --> 00:32:23,608 "Take your place"? 354 00:32:27,612 --> 00:32:30,782 Are you saying he asked the Queen Mother to act as regent? 355 00:32:33,701 --> 00:32:34,827 So did you go there 356 00:32:35,411 --> 00:32:37,538 to show them you're alive and well? 357 00:32:38,665 --> 00:32:41,000 Yeah. 358 00:32:44,128 --> 00:32:45,129 Listen. 359 00:32:46,589 --> 00:32:47,715 How much 360 00:32:49,384 --> 00:32:50,593 do you trust Jeongwoo? 361 00:32:50,677 --> 00:32:51,970 That's random. 362 00:32:53,096 --> 00:32:54,847 I mean, you two are friends, 363 00:32:55,640 --> 00:32:58,017 but it's so impersonal between you two sometimes. 364 00:32:58,685 --> 00:33:00,436 Like that time with the contract. 365 00:33:04,190 --> 00:33:05,775 There are times I want to punch him. 366 00:33:06,651 --> 00:33:08,194 - What? - But… 367 00:33:10,029 --> 00:33:11,614 I've always trusted him. 368 00:33:14,242 --> 00:33:15,284 Why? 369 00:33:15,368 --> 00:33:17,537 Because I know 370 00:33:18,246 --> 00:33:21,791 just as I'm bound by the Crown, he's bound by the Cabinet. 371 00:33:29,716 --> 00:33:30,717 Why do you ask? 372 00:33:30,800 --> 00:33:34,220 Weren't you the one who said it was only common sense to trust him? 373 00:33:39,642 --> 00:33:40,852 Come here. 374 00:34:00,872 --> 00:34:02,040 There he is! 375 00:34:02,123 --> 00:34:04,751 The arsonist responsible for the fire at Gyeongbokgung Palace 376 00:34:04,834 --> 00:34:06,044 turned himself in last night. 377 00:34:06,127 --> 00:34:07,754 During questioning, the suspect, Shin, 378 00:34:07,837 --> 00:34:09,922 was identified as a member of the Royal Guard. 379 00:34:10,006 --> 00:34:11,799 An assassination suspect emerging 380 00:34:11,883 --> 00:34:13,760 from the very force sworn to protect the Crown 381 00:34:13,843 --> 00:34:15,178 is sending shock waves nationwide. 382 00:34:15,261 --> 00:34:16,637 Remove him! 383 00:34:16,721 --> 00:34:17,847 He was also confirmed 384 00:34:17,930 --> 00:34:20,475 {\an8}to have protested for the Grand Prince to step down. 385 00:34:22,185 --> 00:34:23,186 How amusing. 386 00:34:24,312 --> 00:34:25,813 It's as if they timed it to my waking. 387 00:34:28,191 --> 00:34:31,235 Your Majesty, Grand Prince I-AN has arrived. 388 00:34:31,319 --> 00:34:32,487 Show him in. 389 00:34:36,574 --> 00:34:37,909 Uncle! 390 00:34:41,204 --> 00:34:42,205 Your Majesty. 391 00:34:43,164 --> 00:34:44,540 Are you well? 392 00:34:44,624 --> 00:34:46,751 Yes, that is why I am here. 393 00:34:49,629 --> 00:34:51,839 The fire at the Council Hall… 394 00:35:05,186 --> 00:35:09,232 I thought you would end up like Father… 395 00:35:11,859 --> 00:35:13,528 Do not think such thoughts. 396 00:35:14,987 --> 00:35:16,030 I will 397 00:35:16,531 --> 00:35:18,116 always be by Your Majesty's side. 398 00:35:32,296 --> 00:35:36,217 I heard the Grand Prince and Princess are to resume their public duties. 399 00:35:36,801 --> 00:35:38,928 This is their chance. 400 00:35:39,011 --> 00:35:40,513 They will not let it go to waste. 401 00:35:40,596 --> 00:35:43,057 Compassion and pity are but fleeting. 402 00:35:45,226 --> 00:35:47,103 You must stop them from resuming 403 00:35:47,186 --> 00:35:49,063 until that fleeting moment passes. 404 00:35:49,147 --> 00:35:51,440 What makes you think they will listen to me? 405 00:35:51,941 --> 00:35:52,942 Your Majesty! 406 00:35:58,406 --> 00:36:01,284 The Grand Prince nearly lost his life in a gas explosion. 407 00:36:02,451 --> 00:36:03,995 Use his welfare as grounds 408 00:36:04,078 --> 00:36:06,164 to keep them from resuming their duties. 409 00:36:12,503 --> 00:36:13,588 Father. 410 00:36:18,885 --> 00:36:21,470 How did you know the fire was caused 411 00:36:23,139 --> 00:36:24,724 by a gas explosion? 412 00:36:30,313 --> 00:36:32,356 What exactly are you getting at? 413 00:36:32,440 --> 00:36:34,901 That fact was withheld from the public. 414 00:36:38,070 --> 00:36:39,822 So how do you know about that? 415 00:37:23,824 --> 00:37:24,825 Your Majesty. 416 00:37:25,451 --> 00:37:26,744 What is the matter? 417 00:37:28,120 --> 00:37:30,539 Your Majesty, you must steady yourself. 418 00:37:38,089 --> 00:37:40,216 It appears I will not be able to protect you. 419 00:37:45,054 --> 00:37:46,055 Your Majesty… 420 00:37:48,599 --> 00:37:49,976 However, I shall see to it… 421 00:37:52,937 --> 00:37:54,438 that your family is kept safe. 422 00:37:57,483 --> 00:37:59,318 Your grace is boundless, Your Majesty. 423 00:38:11,956 --> 00:38:12,957 Seriously? 424 00:38:13,541 --> 00:38:16,460 How could one measly royal guard blow up the Council Hall by himself? 425 00:38:16,544 --> 00:38:17,795 My thoughts exactly. 426 00:38:18,296 --> 00:38:21,590 The Royal Protection Branch is looking for accomplices and co-conspirators... 427 00:38:21,674 --> 00:38:23,884 - I need to leave the palace. - Leave the palace? 428 00:38:31,225 --> 00:38:33,519 Your Royal Highness, the Queen Mother has arrived. 429 00:38:38,858 --> 00:38:39,859 Show her in. 430 00:38:50,870 --> 00:38:51,871 You may leave. 431 00:39:05,968 --> 00:39:07,011 What brings you here? 432 00:39:08,763 --> 00:39:09,930 Your Majesty. 433 00:39:11,223 --> 00:39:12,224 Please stand up. 434 00:39:12,308 --> 00:39:13,309 I have come… 435 00:39:14,727 --> 00:39:16,354 to report a grave offense. 436 00:39:26,572 --> 00:39:27,615 My father… 437 00:39:29,950 --> 00:39:31,952 is trying to kill you. 438 00:39:39,001 --> 00:39:41,587 This is the evidence from the incident on your wedding day. 439 00:39:51,806 --> 00:39:53,682 PERSONAL DETAILS: LEE AREUM 440 00:39:53,766 --> 00:39:56,519 I also have the girl who used to work at your private residence. 441 00:39:57,186 --> 00:39:58,562 She has sworn to testify. 442 00:40:03,192 --> 00:40:05,069 What is your intent in reporting this? 443 00:40:06,987 --> 00:40:08,364 The recent fire… 444 00:40:12,326 --> 00:40:14,161 It was likely my father's doing. 445 00:40:16,455 --> 00:40:17,581 So? 446 00:40:18,666 --> 00:40:20,000 Are you here to beg 447 00:40:21,043 --> 00:40:22,086 for his forgiveness? 448 00:40:22,169 --> 00:40:23,796 I am asking you to exact punishment. 449 00:40:26,465 --> 00:40:27,758 Punish me… 450 00:40:31,512 --> 00:40:32,638 and my father. 451 00:40:48,320 --> 00:40:49,989 Did you believe me incapable of it? 452 00:40:51,157 --> 00:40:52,575 And should I choose to do so… 453 00:40:54,743 --> 00:40:56,370 are you sure you can handle it? 454 00:41:06,714 --> 00:41:07,965 I shall try. 455 00:41:25,149 --> 00:41:26,609 It's almost hunting season. 456 00:41:27,735 --> 00:41:30,446 Right, since harvest season is just around the corner. 457 00:41:30,529 --> 00:41:33,991 Tell them I will be declaring hunting season this year. 458 00:41:35,367 --> 00:41:36,494 And not the royal family? 459 00:41:38,954 --> 00:41:40,748 The Grand Prince needs time to recover, 460 00:41:42,041 --> 00:41:44,418 and the Queen Mother does not appreciate hunting. 461 00:41:46,337 --> 00:41:47,922 Then I'll do it. 462 00:41:50,841 --> 00:41:51,842 I guess I can do it. 463 00:42:01,644 --> 00:42:03,562 Is it because I am accepting the royal edict? 464 00:42:05,814 --> 00:42:06,815 Why? 465 00:42:10,486 --> 00:42:11,820 Why do you fear me now? 466 00:42:17,785 --> 00:42:19,578 It is not that I fear you. 467 00:42:26,126 --> 00:42:27,127 I have… 468 00:42:31,257 --> 00:42:33,300 a duty to protect the Crown. 469 00:42:36,053 --> 00:42:37,763 Thus, I am protecting you. 470 00:42:38,764 --> 00:42:41,225 I am ensuring that neither my father nor my own greed 471 00:42:42,351 --> 00:42:44,520 ever harm you or the Crown again. 472 00:42:47,439 --> 00:42:48,566 So please… 473 00:42:57,825 --> 00:42:58,867 Just spare… 474 00:43:01,120 --> 00:43:02,288 His Majesty. 475 00:43:14,967 --> 00:43:16,468 As great as the honor once was… 476 00:43:18,762 --> 00:43:20,306 so too shall your disgrace be. 477 00:43:22,766 --> 00:43:24,393 In both the royal family and history, 478 00:43:25,769 --> 00:43:27,396 you will forever remain a sinner. 479 00:43:32,568 --> 00:43:34,403 If that is the price to spare His Majesty… 480 00:43:40,326 --> 00:43:41,452 would you accept? 481 00:43:48,125 --> 00:43:49,335 It is more than enough. 482 00:44:11,065 --> 00:44:12,858 But… 483 00:44:13,651 --> 00:44:15,778 "hunting season" in the 21st century? 484 00:44:16,820 --> 00:44:18,030 What about animal rights? 485 00:44:20,699 --> 00:44:22,117 Think of it as a necessary evil. 486 00:44:24,286 --> 00:44:25,871 When harmful entities multiply… 487 00:44:28,791 --> 00:44:30,334 we can't protect what matters. 488 00:44:32,503 --> 00:44:33,796 And who determines that? 489 00:44:36,215 --> 00:44:37,383 The Crown? 490 00:44:42,262 --> 00:44:43,263 The nation. 491 00:44:47,309 --> 00:44:48,310 I see. 492 00:45:01,448 --> 00:45:03,200 So, you decide. 493 00:45:30,227 --> 00:45:31,395 I saw you caught the guy. 494 00:45:32,604 --> 00:45:34,314 Was he a harmful entity too? 495 00:46:04,386 --> 00:46:06,680 Hey. I'm on my way back. 496 00:46:08,557 --> 00:46:09,558 You're where? 497 00:46:19,109 --> 00:46:20,736 He's a little drunk. 498 00:46:21,612 --> 00:46:22,654 He's drunk? 499 00:46:22,738 --> 00:46:26,575 Gosh. He can't even hold his liquor… 500 00:46:30,537 --> 00:46:33,332 Boy, I'm tired. Who wants coffee? 501 00:46:33,415 --> 00:46:34,416 Me. 502 00:46:53,727 --> 00:46:54,895 Your Royal Highness. 503 00:46:55,979 --> 00:46:58,148 My dear wife. 504 00:47:03,612 --> 00:47:06,448 This is great. I was feeling cooped up anyway. 505 00:47:06,949 --> 00:47:08,909 You were? 506 00:47:08,992 --> 00:47:09,993 Yeah. 507 00:47:10,536 --> 00:47:12,371 The palace is so much bigger, 508 00:47:13,121 --> 00:47:14,289 but far more stifling. 509 00:47:16,291 --> 00:47:18,126 Agreed. 510 00:47:28,470 --> 00:47:30,222 The Queen Mother came to see me earlier. 511 00:47:37,813 --> 00:47:39,314 She told me Lord INPYEONG… 512 00:47:45,654 --> 00:47:47,072 was behind the wedding incident. 513 00:47:57,833 --> 00:48:00,043 Seeing her beg so desperately to spare His Majesty… 514 00:48:07,009 --> 00:48:08,468 I no longer know what I am to do. 515 00:48:33,243 --> 00:48:34,953 You have such a gentle heart. 516 00:48:36,830 --> 00:48:37,998 It breaks my heart. 517 00:48:54,389 --> 00:48:55,849 {\an8}THE THIRTY-THIRD KING 518 00:48:57,225 --> 00:48:59,937 It will reach him this time, won't it? 519 00:49:01,772 --> 00:49:03,065 I believe so. 520 00:49:06,443 --> 00:49:07,736 I shall entrust it to you. 521 00:49:09,196 --> 00:49:11,031 Rest assured, Your Majesty. 522 00:49:28,423 --> 00:49:29,758 I heard you asked for me. 523 00:49:34,221 --> 00:49:36,223 I wanted to commend you for your swift arrest 524 00:49:37,182 --> 00:49:38,850 of the arsonist. 525 00:49:41,853 --> 00:49:43,230 The police deserve the credit. 526 00:49:44,564 --> 00:49:47,526 I am well aware that nothing in this realm 527 00:49:48,235 --> 00:49:49,236 is beyond your reach. 528 00:49:52,864 --> 00:49:53,865 However, 529 00:49:55,742 --> 00:49:57,494 are you still far from concluding 530 00:50:00,706 --> 00:50:01,832 the poisoning case? 531 00:50:15,887 --> 00:50:17,097 It won't be long now. 532 00:50:29,192 --> 00:50:30,736 Lord INPYEONG of the Yun Family. 533 00:50:34,156 --> 00:50:35,407 He is the culprit. 534 00:50:36,324 --> 00:50:37,325 In terms of punishment, 535 00:50:38,326 --> 00:50:39,453 I'm still deliberating. 536 00:50:43,498 --> 00:50:44,791 About Prime Minister Min… 537 00:50:49,004 --> 00:50:50,130 Be wary of him. 538 00:50:53,508 --> 00:50:54,551 What does that mean? 539 00:50:55,052 --> 00:50:58,555 He was the first to discover my father's crimes. 540 00:51:02,642 --> 00:51:04,770 - That is not possible. - He knew everything, 541 00:51:05,312 --> 00:51:07,314 but chose to keep it from you. 542 00:51:07,397 --> 00:51:09,107 He would have no reason to do that. 543 00:51:10,817 --> 00:51:12,652 Do you truly believe that? 544 00:51:14,654 --> 00:51:15,822 How much 545 00:51:16,823 --> 00:51:18,033 do you trust Jeongwoo? 546 00:51:21,578 --> 00:51:24,790 Those driven by desperate desire… 547 00:51:29,086 --> 00:51:31,379 often resort to unseemly choices. 548 00:51:45,060 --> 00:51:46,603 What is there to consider? 549 00:51:48,313 --> 00:51:50,565 As someone who is concerned for the Crown's welfare, 550 00:51:50,649 --> 00:51:51,942 I have much to consider. 551 00:51:52,609 --> 00:51:54,319 He tried to kill me. 552 00:51:54,402 --> 00:51:56,071 He's also the Queen Mother's father. 553 00:51:56,154 --> 00:51:58,573 - Prime Minister Min. - And His Majesty's grandfather. 554 00:51:58,657 --> 00:52:00,408 - Min Jeongwoo. - Please! 555 00:52:10,836 --> 00:52:12,671 Stop acting like a child. 556 00:52:22,764 --> 00:52:24,349 Lord INPYEONG will… 557 00:52:25,350 --> 00:52:26,935 …never set foot in this realm again. 558 00:52:27,018 --> 00:52:28,019 He will… 559 00:52:31,690 --> 00:52:33,316 carry out his sentence in this realm. 560 00:52:35,152 --> 00:52:37,028 Do you wish to see the Crown crumble? 561 00:52:37,112 --> 00:52:39,030 Is there any reason why it should not? 562 00:52:47,873 --> 00:52:48,874 The Crown… 563 00:52:51,543 --> 00:52:52,794 cannot last forever. 564 00:52:57,549 --> 00:52:58,842 Once I ascend the throne, 565 00:53:00,510 --> 00:53:02,012 I will abolish the monarchy. 566 00:53:21,364 --> 00:53:23,617 You've attained everything you ever wanted. 567 00:53:25,785 --> 00:53:27,662 And now you seek freedom as well? 568 00:53:32,500 --> 00:53:33,501 This freedom… 569 00:53:35,295 --> 00:53:36,296 won't be mine alone. 570 00:54:16,378 --> 00:54:17,379 Are you okay? 571 00:54:22,008 --> 00:54:23,593 Lord INPYEONG will be arrested soon. 572 00:54:27,138 --> 00:54:28,139 Did Jeongwoo 573 00:54:29,099 --> 00:54:30,141 agree to it? 574 00:54:31,226 --> 00:54:32,227 No. 575 00:54:33,979 --> 00:54:35,355 But he'll have no other choice. 576 00:54:36,356 --> 00:54:37,565 I told him I knew… 577 00:54:39,484 --> 00:54:41,027 and that I would not forgive him. 578 00:54:54,124 --> 00:54:55,709 And what you wanted to confirm? 579 00:54:56,626 --> 00:54:57,627 Did you? 580 00:55:03,967 --> 00:55:04,968 No. 581 00:55:43,214 --> 00:55:45,342 The first-ever compulsory investigation 582 00:55:45,425 --> 00:55:47,052 into a royal relative has been conducted. 583 00:55:47,135 --> 00:55:50,305 The Royal Protection Branch and police announced they have obtained evidence 584 00:55:50,388 --> 00:55:53,767 that proves Lord INPYEONG's involvement in Grand Princess Seong's poisoning. 585 00:55:53,850 --> 00:55:56,519 Authorities raided his home and a research facility affiliated 586 00:55:56,603 --> 00:55:57,937 with the Royal Seoul Hospital. 587 00:55:58,021 --> 00:55:59,522 ROYAL PROTECTION BRANCH 588 00:55:59,606 --> 00:56:01,107 - Look! - There she is! 589 00:56:01,191 --> 00:56:04,069 The joint investigation task force stated shipment records of a drug 590 00:56:04,152 --> 00:56:06,863 containing the same substance administered to the Grand Prince, 591 00:56:06,946 --> 00:56:10,617 as well as a testimony from a staff member at his private residence, proved decisive. 592 00:56:10,700 --> 00:56:13,995 With a royal relative suspected in an attempted murder of a royal, 593 00:56:14,079 --> 00:56:16,164 the fallout is expected to be significant. 594 00:56:25,340 --> 00:56:26,466 Your Majesty. 595 00:56:27,342 --> 00:56:29,010 His Majesty has arrived. 596 00:56:35,517 --> 00:56:36,684 Mother. 597 00:56:45,276 --> 00:56:46,277 Your Majesty. 598 00:56:47,362 --> 00:56:48,363 Yes? 599 00:56:53,743 --> 00:56:55,453 You must remain strong. 600 00:56:58,415 --> 00:56:59,582 If you ever feel scared, 601 00:57:00,750 --> 00:57:02,710 you should go to your uncle. 602 00:57:04,379 --> 00:57:05,755 Do you understand? 603 00:57:07,215 --> 00:57:09,467 Yes, Mother. 604 00:57:33,616 --> 00:57:34,909 Your Royal Highness. 605 00:57:35,577 --> 00:57:37,328 This is a misunderstanding. 606 00:57:37,412 --> 00:57:39,205 Why would I ever… 607 00:57:39,289 --> 00:57:40,290 Shut… 608 00:57:43,293 --> 00:57:44,294 that mouth of yours. 609 00:57:47,422 --> 00:57:49,507 History will remember you as a criminal, 610 00:57:50,258 --> 00:57:51,259 and the Crown 611 00:57:52,760 --> 00:57:54,053 will forget you ever existed. 612 00:57:56,055 --> 00:57:59,267 I am His Majesty's grandfather and the Queen Mother's father. 613 00:57:59,934 --> 00:58:01,144 You cannot treat me like... 614 00:58:01,227 --> 00:58:02,270 Did I not ask you… 615 00:58:04,564 --> 00:58:06,274 to shut that mouth of yours? 616 00:58:11,946 --> 00:58:13,698 The Queen Mother was the one 617 00:58:14,991 --> 00:58:16,326 who told me about your crimes. 618 00:58:19,954 --> 00:58:20,955 Thus… 619 00:58:23,082 --> 00:58:24,542 you should mind your conduct. 620 00:58:28,755 --> 00:58:30,340 The Queen Mother's welfare… 621 00:58:32,884 --> 00:58:34,802 will depend on how deeply… 622 00:58:38,181 --> 00:58:39,349 you repent. 623 00:59:00,578 --> 00:59:02,080 You did well, Your Royal Highness. 624 00:59:06,918 --> 00:59:08,670 The abdication has been announced. 625 00:59:09,546 --> 00:59:12,048 Public sentiment is strong, and the foreign media is all over it, 626 00:59:12,131 --> 00:59:13,258 calling it long overdue. 627 00:59:13,841 --> 00:59:16,386 - Let's go to the palace. - Yes, Your Royal Highness. 628 00:59:16,469 --> 00:59:17,971 {\an8}Abolition? 629 00:59:18,054 --> 00:59:21,182 {\an8}How dare anyone suggest to abolish the monarchy? 630 00:59:21,266 --> 00:59:25,645 Why do we spend all that tax money preserving the Crown? 631 00:59:25,728 --> 00:59:28,815 Because the investment generates enough added value to justify the cost. 632 00:59:28,898 --> 00:59:32,151 If the economic and diplomatic benefits of the Crown vanish, 633 00:59:32,235 --> 00:59:35,238 who exactly will be held accountable? 634 00:59:35,321 --> 00:59:37,907 The people will be up in arms about it. 635 00:59:37,991 --> 00:59:39,826 I'm sure such news will have them 636 00:59:39,909 --> 00:59:41,452 demanding a new king immediately. 637 00:59:45,790 --> 00:59:47,625 That is exactly why… 638 00:59:51,671 --> 00:59:53,339 …we must make him listen. 639 01:00:26,164 --> 01:00:27,874 You must be busy with the coronation. 640 01:00:28,958 --> 01:00:30,293 The Grand Prince told me. 641 01:00:38,468 --> 01:00:39,969 That you had been aware 642 01:00:42,013 --> 01:00:43,306 of what Lord INPYEONG did. 643 01:00:50,021 --> 01:00:51,105 Then what about you? 644 01:00:52,148 --> 01:00:53,566 Did you know? 645 01:00:53,650 --> 01:00:55,777 That he's looking to abolish the monarchy. 646 01:01:00,031 --> 01:01:01,032 A king 647 01:01:02,116 --> 01:01:04,327 doesn't get to do whatever he wants. 648 01:01:05,036 --> 01:01:06,829 My job is to make sure he doesn't. 649 01:01:06,913 --> 01:01:08,331 What if it is a necessary evil? 650 01:01:08,414 --> 01:01:09,624 What? 651 01:01:09,707 --> 01:01:12,794 What if, in the 21st century, our Crown itself turns out to be 652 01:01:14,045 --> 01:01:15,171 the harmful entity? 653 01:01:17,423 --> 01:01:18,549 What then? 654 01:01:25,848 --> 01:01:26,933 I already told you. 655 01:01:28,059 --> 01:01:30,228 That is for the nation to decide. 656 01:01:39,237 --> 01:01:40,238 It appears… 657 01:01:46,619 --> 01:01:48,121 we may end up as enemies. 658 01:02:07,140 --> 01:02:10,727 Announcing His Majesty! 659 01:03:17,919 --> 01:03:20,463 We declare! 660 01:03:20,546 --> 01:03:22,340 - Long live the King! - Long live the King! 661 01:03:25,176 --> 01:03:27,720 - Long live the King! - Long live the King! 662 01:03:29,847 --> 01:03:32,433 - Long live the King! - Long live the King! 663 01:03:48,533 --> 01:03:51,452 PERFECT CROWN 664 01:04:28,614 --> 01:04:30,867 All rise for His Majesty the King! 665 01:04:30,950 --> 01:04:33,035 Your Majesty. Abolition of the monarchy? 666 01:04:33,119 --> 01:04:35,246 Is it true there are talks of abolishing the monarchy? 667 01:04:35,329 --> 01:04:37,081 You're saying the Cabinet and Royal Relatives 668 01:04:37,164 --> 01:04:38,624 will oppose it, no question? 669 01:04:38,708 --> 01:04:42,128 Most of the establishment is connected to the Crown. 670 01:04:42,211 --> 01:04:43,796 Voice your objection there. 671 01:04:45,256 --> 01:04:46,549 {\an8}Simply hint that… 672 01:04:46,632 --> 01:04:48,551 {\an8}…is His Majesty's own pursuit. 673 01:04:48,634 --> 01:04:49,719 {\an8}What summons? 674 01:04:49,802 --> 01:04:51,554 {\an8}It's a slush fund probe. 675 01:04:51,637 --> 01:04:55,182 {\an8}And the Cabinet implored me to fulfill my duties as the King. 676 01:04:55,266 --> 01:04:57,226 {\an8}We were simply speaking on behalf of the public. 677 01:04:57,310 --> 01:04:59,478 {\an8}Go and protect His Majesty. 678 01:04:59,562 --> 01:05:00,730 {\an8}It's your fault. 679 01:05:03,065 --> 01:05:05,067 {\an8}Translated by Justin S. Kim. 680 01:05:16,370 --> 01:05:20,082 PERFECT CROWN