1 00:00:51,458 --> 00:00:54,582 ALL CHARACTERS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND EVENTS IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTITIOUS, 2 00:00:54,666 --> 00:00:56,375 AND ARE UNRELATED TO HISTORICAL FACTS 3 00:01:00,166 --> 00:01:02,041 No, I didn't mean that! 4 00:01:11,666 --> 00:01:13,624 Do I have to use my final method? 5 00:01:25,458 --> 00:01:26,375 He's fast. 6 00:01:27,624 --> 00:01:28,500 What was that? 7 00:01:28,582 --> 00:01:31,250 -I should be the one asking. -The moonlight is enough 8 00:01:31,333 --> 00:01:33,958 for a drinking atmosphere, so I put the light out. 9 00:01:36,624 --> 00:01:37,624 {\an8}I just… 10 00:01:38,250 --> 00:01:40,500 {\an8}I wanted to massage your throat before we drink. 11 00:01:41,083 --> 00:01:42,541 {\an8}Like a warm-up of sorts. 12 00:01:43,125 --> 00:01:44,083 {\an8}I see. 13 00:01:44,666 --> 00:01:46,041 {\an8}Like this? 14 00:01:47,458 --> 00:01:48,791 {\an8}What are you doing? Darn it. 15 00:01:49,541 --> 00:01:51,708 {\an8}It was to massage each other's throats. 16 00:01:52,417 --> 00:01:54,874 {\an8}That sly bastard, he did that on purpose… 17 00:01:57,125 --> 00:01:58,375 {\an8}I suppose he didn't. 18 00:02:00,624 --> 00:02:03,541 {\an8}Your throat is now better, so go ahead and drink, My Queen. 19 00:02:05,791 --> 00:02:06,624 {\an8}Come on. 20 00:02:07,624 --> 00:02:09,041 {\an8}It's not fun if I drink alone. 21 00:02:10,791 --> 00:02:12,791 {\an8}I didn't think of that. 22 00:02:14,375 --> 00:02:15,333 {\an8}Here. 23 00:02:23,291 --> 00:02:24,624 Thanks to the warm-up, 24 00:02:24,708 --> 00:02:26,582 the liquor flows smoothly down my throat. 25 00:02:27,166 --> 00:02:29,500 Wait, then what have you been doing all this time? 26 00:02:32,041 --> 00:02:34,083 Here. Drink up. 27 00:02:36,500 --> 00:02:37,541 Here. 28 00:02:37,624 --> 00:02:39,375 You enjoy your drink too, My Queen. 29 00:02:39,458 --> 00:02:41,250 You drink first. Go on. 30 00:02:41,833 --> 00:02:43,208 You drink first. Go on. 31 00:02:44,166 --> 00:02:45,791 So he changed his strategy. 32 00:02:46,500 --> 00:02:49,125 I know all about your dark intentions. 33 00:02:51,041 --> 00:02:53,916 Then let's both have a cup each, 34 00:02:53,999 --> 00:02:56,208 and go to bed, since it was a tiring day. 35 00:02:56,708 --> 00:02:58,791 Oh, no. I'm just getting started. 36 00:02:59,458 --> 00:03:01,999 Hey, don't be like that. Here. 37 00:03:02,083 --> 00:03:05,500 Be a man and be lovely. Bottoms up! 38 00:03:09,125 --> 00:03:12,208 I'm a light sleeper, so sleep far away from me. 39 00:03:12,791 --> 00:03:14,874 Now what kind of a dirty trick is that? 40 00:03:27,666 --> 00:03:30,125 WINNER BY DAY, LOSER BY NIGHT 41 00:03:35,541 --> 00:03:37,833 So this was how the womanizing king truly was. 42 00:03:41,417 --> 00:03:42,582 I got scared for nothing. 43 00:03:45,375 --> 00:03:47,500 But I must not have my guard down. 44 00:03:52,250 --> 00:03:55,417 I'm finally using the square knot I learned during military service. 45 00:03:56,708 --> 00:03:59,333 If you want to untie it, you'll have to cut it. 46 00:03:59,417 --> 00:04:00,708 Okay. 47 00:04:05,500 --> 00:04:07,458 This King's a selfish bastard. 48 00:04:07,541 --> 00:04:09,749 He's sleeping on the soft bedding all by himself. 49 00:04:20,333 --> 00:04:22,041 No, My Queen. 50 00:04:22,624 --> 00:04:24,833 I know how you feel, 51 00:04:24,916 --> 00:04:27,208 but I only wish to sleep tonight. 52 00:04:27,291 --> 00:04:30,166 No, that's not why. Since I was pampered growing up, 53 00:04:30,250 --> 00:04:31,708 I can't sleep on a bare floor. 54 00:04:31,791 --> 00:04:33,041 Give me one of these. 55 00:04:34,500 --> 00:04:37,833 I can't sleep if only one layer of the three-layer bedding is missing. 56 00:04:40,041 --> 00:04:42,250 You couldn't have been more pampered than a king. 57 00:04:47,166 --> 00:04:49,749 How dare you distort history? You're just the Ganghwa Boy. 58 00:05:12,708 --> 00:05:14,000 I hope you have a nightmare! 59 00:05:19,125 --> 00:05:21,916 Well, since things went like this, I'm on night watch tonight. 60 00:05:24,125 --> 00:05:26,666 This night reminds me of my military service. 61 00:05:40,791 --> 00:05:44,208 EPISODE 2: NO ONE KNOWS 62 00:06:42,291 --> 00:06:44,417 Did you sleep well, Your Majesty? 63 00:06:44,500 --> 00:06:46,166 Damn it. 64 00:06:46,749 --> 00:06:48,749 I was hoping I'd be back, but I'm still here. 65 00:06:51,582 --> 00:06:54,375 How does it feel to start your first day as the Queen? 66 00:06:55,541 --> 00:06:56,375 I feel like poop. 67 00:06:58,582 --> 00:06:59,582 Oh, my. 68 00:07:02,208 --> 00:07:03,666 What? My square knot. 69 00:07:08,582 --> 00:07:11,791 Did you lose something again? This time, I will make sure you find it 70 00:07:11,874 --> 00:07:13,208 -by searching thoroughly… -No! 71 00:07:14,958 --> 00:07:18,083 I must've untied it while sleeping out of discomfort, right? 72 00:07:59,791 --> 00:08:00,791 Your Majesty. 73 00:08:06,166 --> 00:08:08,083 When did you come to Heejeongjeon Hall? 74 00:08:08,582 --> 00:08:11,125 I should have escorted you here. My apologies. 75 00:08:12,166 --> 00:08:15,166 I came out quietly, so I wouldn't disturb the Queen's sleep. 76 00:08:16,582 --> 00:08:18,666 You must have had a nightmare again. 77 00:08:21,000 --> 00:08:23,791 The Queen's sleep shouldn't be disturbed because of me. 78 00:08:24,375 --> 00:08:26,041 It's her first day as the Queen. 79 00:08:26,624 --> 00:08:28,417 We will serve you jasmine tea again 80 00:08:28,500 --> 00:08:30,208 at night to help you fall asleep. 81 00:08:33,791 --> 00:08:35,417 I'm sure the Queen is now greeting 82 00:08:35,500 --> 00:08:38,125 the elders among the Ladies of the Royal Palace. 83 00:08:38,208 --> 00:08:40,791 I heard that she just left. 84 00:08:41,458 --> 00:08:44,666 I can't wait to see how she will behave from now on. 85 00:08:50,375 --> 00:08:52,541 Yesterday was the royal wedding, so I get it. 86 00:08:53,083 --> 00:08:55,375 But why do I have things to do from the moment I got up? 87 00:08:55,458 --> 00:08:57,541 The morning greeting, in which you exchange salutations 88 00:08:57,624 --> 00:09:00,125 with the Grand Queen Dowager and the Queen Dowager. 89 00:09:00,208 --> 00:09:03,333 The celebratory greeting, in which you receive greetings from the officials. 90 00:09:03,417 --> 00:09:06,874 -After these official greetings… -Then the royal wedding is over? 91 00:09:07,500 --> 00:09:11,874 No, His Majesty must announce your appointment as the Queen. 92 00:09:13,916 --> 00:09:16,375 This wedding will never end. 93 00:09:17,708 --> 00:09:18,624 Wait. 94 00:09:19,291 --> 00:09:20,500 The Grand Queen Dowager… 95 00:09:21,083 --> 00:09:23,833 It was an order from Her Royal Highness the Grand Queen Dowager. 96 00:09:23,916 --> 00:09:27,125 If I fill the lake with water, I'd be disobeying her. 97 00:09:31,958 --> 00:09:33,833 What's the Grand Queen Dowager like? 98 00:09:34,417 --> 00:09:35,666 The Grand Queen Dowager 99 00:09:35,749 --> 00:09:38,666 is an elder of your family, the Ansong Kim family, 100 00:09:39,208 --> 00:09:41,874 and the Queen Dowager is from the Pungan Jo family. 101 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:46,833 My mother-in-law and grandmother-in-law are rivals, 102 00:09:46,916 --> 00:09:49,541 and I, the Queen, am on my grandmother-in-law's team. 103 00:09:49,624 --> 00:09:51,749 I'd be able to tell if I see them, right? 104 00:09:51,833 --> 00:09:53,874 The older one must be the Grand Queen Dowager. 105 00:09:54,417 --> 00:09:55,666 And what else? 106 00:09:57,791 --> 00:10:01,000 It's really important to me, so tell me everything you know, okay? 107 00:10:02,125 --> 00:10:04,666 She is the older sister of Lord Kim Jwa-geun. 108 00:10:04,749 --> 00:10:08,417 She has never left the palace since she came here, 109 00:10:08,500 --> 00:10:09,666 -and… -Stop. 110 00:10:12,874 --> 00:10:14,582 I mean, the palanquin. 111 00:10:14,666 --> 00:10:15,958 Stop! 112 00:10:16,041 --> 00:10:17,208 Stop! 113 00:10:17,291 --> 00:10:18,582 Stop the palanquin. 114 00:10:23,291 --> 00:10:24,291 Back. 115 00:10:24,958 --> 00:10:27,125 Go back. 116 00:10:27,958 --> 00:10:29,333 Go back. 117 00:10:34,958 --> 00:10:35,791 Stop. 118 00:10:43,708 --> 00:10:45,833 Something more important has come up. 119 00:11:19,125 --> 00:11:22,458 Are you perhaps lost, because this palace is complicated? 120 00:11:27,417 --> 00:11:28,375 We've never met. 121 00:11:29,250 --> 00:11:30,250 What's your name? 122 00:11:34,874 --> 00:11:35,708 Good grief. 123 00:11:37,624 --> 00:11:39,125 I'm still not used to this body. 124 00:11:42,958 --> 00:11:45,250 You look very elegant. That's no ordinary vibe. 125 00:11:47,083 --> 00:11:48,208 Are you royalty too? 126 00:11:48,291 --> 00:11:51,333 Are you a princess or something? 127 00:11:53,208 --> 00:11:54,166 My apologies. 128 00:11:54,749 --> 00:11:57,708 If my attitude was arrogant and made you feel unpleasant, 129 00:11:57,791 --> 00:11:58,874 please forgive me. 130 00:11:59,749 --> 00:12:02,041 No, what I mean is… 131 00:12:02,125 --> 00:12:03,833 Your Majesty! 132 00:12:03,916 --> 00:12:05,999 You walk so fast, you came all the way here… 133 00:12:07,417 --> 00:12:08,500 Hello. 134 00:12:10,999 --> 00:12:12,125 Do you know her? 135 00:12:13,125 --> 00:12:15,874 That's Lady Hwa-jin, the daughter of Lord Jo Dae-soo, 136 00:12:15,958 --> 00:12:17,666 who will be appointed as His Majesty's concubine. 137 00:12:19,458 --> 00:12:22,541 She may be the Queen, but she shouldn't humiliate you like that. 138 00:12:22,624 --> 00:12:23,999 She speaks so sarcastically. 139 00:12:24,083 --> 00:12:26,333 There's a rumor in the palace 140 00:12:26,417 --> 00:12:28,041 that she pushed you into the lake. 141 00:12:28,125 --> 00:12:31,208 I'm sure that her memory loss is also a lie. 142 00:12:31,791 --> 00:12:33,125 -Please be careful. -Please be careful. 143 00:12:42,125 --> 00:12:45,958 I've been in deep relationships with many women, 144 00:12:46,041 --> 00:12:47,458 so I know how to read faces. 145 00:12:48,708 --> 00:12:49,874 I think you are… 146 00:12:52,916 --> 00:12:53,874 a good person. 147 00:12:57,375 --> 00:13:00,624 It looks like you and I didn't get along in the past, 148 00:13:00,708 --> 00:13:02,041 but how about we start over? 149 00:13:02,749 --> 00:13:03,749 I like you. 150 00:13:06,041 --> 00:13:07,375 Let's be friends. 151 00:13:12,041 --> 00:13:13,749 Did you decide to change your method? 152 00:13:15,041 --> 00:13:15,874 Method? 153 00:13:17,291 --> 00:13:19,708 Thanks to you, I clearly know what this place is like. 154 00:13:20,958 --> 00:13:23,083 It has finally sunk in that I am in the palace. 155 00:13:23,166 --> 00:13:24,791 No, well… 156 00:13:24,874 --> 00:13:27,375 It looks like you misunderstood what I said, but… 157 00:13:27,458 --> 00:13:28,958 I am sorry, but please excuse me. 158 00:13:32,500 --> 00:13:33,417 Your Majesty. 159 00:13:34,958 --> 00:13:36,458 -Your Majesty. -Your Majesty. 160 00:13:36,541 --> 00:13:39,624 I went to the detached palace, but you weren't there, so… 161 00:13:39,708 --> 00:13:42,541 I, too, went to greet you, but you weren't there, so… 162 00:13:42,624 --> 00:13:44,749 Goodness, we missed each other. 163 00:13:46,208 --> 00:13:47,500 Our hearts found each other. 164 00:13:50,291 --> 00:13:52,833 If she's a concubine, then she's Cheoljong's second wife? 165 00:13:54,291 --> 00:13:56,916 I should've gone into him, not into her. 166 00:13:59,291 --> 00:14:02,083 Her Majesty's gaze of jealousy gives me chills. 167 00:14:08,208 --> 00:14:09,791 Go book a room, you two. 168 00:14:11,250 --> 00:14:12,375 My Queen, 169 00:14:12,458 --> 00:14:15,458 I'd like for you to officially appoint her as a concubine soon. 170 00:14:19,624 --> 00:14:23,874 Oh, no. I'm too busy to appoint her as a concubine. 171 00:14:23,958 --> 00:14:25,041 That's a royal order. 172 00:14:27,458 --> 00:14:29,083 Darn that polygamy. 173 00:14:31,916 --> 00:14:33,208 Your Majesty. 174 00:14:33,291 --> 00:14:35,916 The Elder Ladies of the Royal Palace are waiting… 175 00:14:37,291 --> 00:14:38,333 Your Majesty! 176 00:14:40,666 --> 00:14:42,624 I have something important to do. Excuse me. 177 00:14:50,250 --> 00:14:51,083 How could she… 178 00:14:53,417 --> 00:14:54,417 Your Majesty! 179 00:14:58,791 --> 00:15:00,291 You must've been startled. 180 00:15:02,458 --> 00:15:03,458 Hwa-jin. 181 00:15:05,000 --> 00:15:07,208 You're finally becoming my wife. 182 00:15:08,749 --> 00:15:11,749 Now I live in the palace, where you live. 183 00:15:12,666 --> 00:15:15,125 We must have an official royal wedding… 184 00:15:16,208 --> 00:15:18,208 but the Head Eunuch saw you in front of the lake. 185 00:15:19,458 --> 00:15:21,749 They were blaming you for the incident at the lake, 186 00:15:22,417 --> 00:15:24,041 so I had to hurry and appoint you as a concubine. 187 00:15:25,500 --> 00:15:28,749 I was just startled because of a loud noise at the lake. 188 00:15:29,708 --> 00:15:30,624 Don't worry. 189 00:15:31,125 --> 00:15:34,458 Even the Ansong Kim family can't harm you, as you are innocent. 190 00:15:42,250 --> 00:15:44,958 No, I'll make sure they can't do anything to you. 191 00:15:45,708 --> 00:15:47,916 I will risk everything I have to protect you. 192 00:15:49,916 --> 00:15:50,791 Your Majesty. 193 00:15:52,333 --> 00:15:54,417 But it is true that I do not have much. 194 00:15:55,708 --> 00:15:57,417 I have this throne which is a hollow shell, 195 00:15:57,500 --> 00:15:59,624 one older brother who worries too much, 196 00:15:59,708 --> 00:16:01,041 one friend who slacks off, 197 00:16:01,541 --> 00:16:02,791 and… 198 00:16:04,458 --> 00:16:05,666 one beautiful maiden. 199 00:16:12,208 --> 00:16:13,500 You are rich. 200 00:16:16,041 --> 00:16:19,541 I made a perfect alibi for your whereabouts that day, 201 00:16:19,624 --> 00:16:20,874 so don't worry. 202 00:16:34,874 --> 00:16:37,291 What the heck? Who is the Grand Queen Dowager? 203 00:16:37,375 --> 00:16:39,375 Please salute them, Your Majesty. 204 00:16:40,333 --> 00:16:41,417 Whatever. 205 00:16:42,624 --> 00:16:45,125 Did you have a good night's sleep last night, 206 00:16:45,208 --> 00:16:47,166 Your Royal Highness the Grand Queen Dowager? 207 00:16:55,166 --> 00:16:59,708 You must've been so well last night, you seem like you grew younger, 208 00:16:59,791 --> 00:17:02,125 so I mistook Her Royal Highness the Queen Dowager for you. 209 00:17:03,458 --> 00:17:04,291 That little… 210 00:17:05,458 --> 00:17:06,582 Do I look that young? 211 00:17:07,666 --> 00:17:09,874 All of my efforts have been worthwhile. 212 00:17:10,791 --> 00:17:12,749 Good. That went smoothly. 213 00:17:13,250 --> 00:17:16,375 You went through such a horrible accident. 214 00:17:17,541 --> 00:17:20,083 You must still be unwell. 215 00:17:20,916 --> 00:17:22,541 Can't you tell by looking? 216 00:17:22,624 --> 00:17:25,291 She has the looks of a perfect queen. 217 00:17:25,375 --> 00:17:26,833 She still has keen eyes too. 218 00:17:28,624 --> 00:17:32,208 Yes, that is true. 219 00:17:34,125 --> 00:17:37,000 There's this subtle tension under their peaceful smiles. 220 00:17:37,791 --> 00:17:39,000 Let's focus! 221 00:17:39,708 --> 00:17:42,624 You only need to care about conceiving a royal baby now. 222 00:17:43,791 --> 00:17:47,666 I heard that there is a royal secret to conceiving a prince 223 00:17:47,749 --> 00:17:49,958 that has been passed down in the palace. 224 00:17:52,083 --> 00:17:53,000 Is that so? 225 00:17:54,582 --> 00:17:59,708 You see, on their night together, when the King is lying down, 226 00:17:59,791 --> 00:18:01,041 {\an8}you start by… 227 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:19,874 {\an8}What a horrible world of in-laws. 228 00:18:22,582 --> 00:18:25,874 {\an8}And at that critical moment, you just do… 229 00:18:25,958 --> 00:18:27,000 {\an8}Mother! 230 00:18:27,083 --> 00:18:28,417 I can take care of it myself. 231 00:18:35,624 --> 00:18:36,791 I couldn't hold it in. 232 00:18:38,666 --> 00:18:41,333 I have vast knowledge about that, so… 233 00:18:51,500 --> 00:18:52,833 That's right. 234 00:18:52,916 --> 00:18:56,582 She's been training to be the queen this whole time. 235 00:18:57,166 --> 00:18:59,208 Surely she's been preparing for it thoroughly. 236 00:19:00,582 --> 00:19:01,624 You are right. 237 00:19:02,291 --> 00:19:05,541 I was meddling too much. 238 00:19:08,417 --> 00:19:10,916 She hates that her daughter-in-law is Grade B, 239 00:19:12,417 --> 00:19:15,375 but loves that her daughter-in-law's daughter-in-law is Grade B. 240 00:19:23,666 --> 00:19:25,000 INJEONGJEON HALL 241 00:19:32,083 --> 00:19:35,333 Gosh, all of this is bad enough to kill someone. 242 00:19:35,958 --> 00:19:37,250 Goodness, my neck. 243 00:19:38,624 --> 00:19:39,749 You look exhausted. 244 00:19:40,749 --> 00:19:43,708 Well, we did overdo it last night. 245 00:19:44,541 --> 00:19:46,250 We didn't drink that much. 246 00:19:47,333 --> 00:19:50,250 The officials are waiting. Let's go inside. 247 00:20:01,958 --> 00:20:03,833 INJEONGJEON HALL 248 00:20:35,083 --> 00:20:37,916 Chief State Councilor, Kim Byung-hak. 249 00:20:41,708 --> 00:20:43,333 I give my congratulations to you. 250 00:20:49,166 --> 00:20:53,208 -Left State Councilor, Kim Seok-geun. -I give my congratulations to you. 251 00:20:54,958 --> 00:20:59,582 -Minister of War, Kim Chang-hyup. -I give my congratulations to you. 252 00:20:59,666 --> 00:21:01,166 They're all Kims. 253 00:21:02,458 --> 00:21:05,125 So these people are of the infamous Ansong Kim family. 254 00:21:07,666 --> 00:21:09,791 They collected taxes excessively, 255 00:21:09,874 --> 00:21:13,000 with the Grand Queen Dowager and the Queen behind their backs, 256 00:21:13,083 --> 00:21:14,333 tormenting the people. 257 00:21:14,874 --> 00:21:17,582 The modern-day equivalent would be corruption in the military, real estate, 258 00:21:17,666 --> 00:21:18,582 and tax administration. 259 00:21:18,666 --> 00:21:21,874 They were remembered as the so-called Corruption of the Three Administrations, 260 00:21:21,958 --> 00:21:25,000 the pinnacle of corrupt politicians that ruined Joseon. 261 00:21:25,083 --> 00:21:26,582 That is the Ansong Kim family. 262 00:21:28,417 --> 00:21:31,458 Right State Councilor, Jo Man-hong. 263 00:21:35,791 --> 00:21:37,375 I give my congratulations to you. 264 00:21:38,958 --> 00:21:42,000 Minister of Personnel, Jo Deok-mun. 265 00:21:42,833 --> 00:21:44,333 I give my congratulations to you. 266 00:21:45,000 --> 00:21:46,541 The Pungan Jo family. 267 00:21:47,417 --> 00:21:49,833 This family, with Queen Dowager Jo leading, is famous. 268 00:21:49,916 --> 00:21:51,624 When Queen Dowager's son King Heonjong was ruling, 269 00:21:51,708 --> 00:21:53,333 they satisfied their greed. But when he died, 270 00:21:53,417 --> 00:21:56,541 Kim So-yong of the Ansong Kim family became the Queen and they fell. 271 00:21:59,083 --> 00:22:01,666 Aside from these small fry, there's someone else. 272 00:22:01,749 --> 00:22:03,250 The big figure of this era. 273 00:22:03,333 --> 00:22:06,833 General of Training, Kim Jwa-geun. 274 00:22:08,666 --> 00:22:10,582 Congratulations, Your Majesty the King. 275 00:22:11,250 --> 00:22:12,417 And Your Majesty the Queen. 276 00:22:13,083 --> 00:22:14,791 The true power in the world ruled by Kims. 277 00:22:16,791 --> 00:22:22,125 I have one more thing to say to you about this joyous royal wedding. 278 00:22:24,208 --> 00:22:25,166 What is it? 279 00:22:25,250 --> 00:22:27,708 How would you like to appoint Great Lord Kim Moon-geun, 280 00:22:28,833 --> 00:22:32,500 as the Commander of the Palace Guards, for your protection? 281 00:22:34,083 --> 00:22:35,417 Do you mean my father-in-law? 282 00:22:36,083 --> 00:22:37,083 Yes. 283 00:22:40,250 --> 00:22:42,458 It's too sudden to discuss such a grand matter. 284 00:22:42,958 --> 00:22:46,125 As Her Majesty the Queen is worried about you, 285 00:22:46,874 --> 00:22:48,958 we decided to proceed quickly. 286 00:22:50,624 --> 00:22:52,500 Did you request this yourself, My Queen? 287 00:22:52,582 --> 00:22:54,041 I don't know 288 00:22:54,958 --> 00:22:57,333 but I'm always on the winner's side. 289 00:22:58,541 --> 00:23:01,208 I am always worried about you even in death, Your Majesty. 290 00:23:01,791 --> 00:23:04,333 I even did a night watch during bedtime for that reason. 291 00:23:06,916 --> 00:23:08,417 That sly vixen. 292 00:23:12,500 --> 00:23:14,999 I see. I would consider it. 293 00:23:15,083 --> 00:23:19,624 Her Royal Highness the Grand Queen Dowager also complimented the Queen's idea. 294 00:23:20,291 --> 00:23:23,624 But since my older brother, Prince Yeongpyeong, is in that position, 295 00:23:23,708 --> 00:23:25,749 could you please give me some time to think? 296 00:23:25,833 --> 00:23:28,166 No matter is more urgent than your safety, 297 00:23:30,582 --> 00:23:33,541 so please consider our hearts in rushing this matter. 298 00:23:34,874 --> 00:23:36,208 Your Majesty. 299 00:23:55,125 --> 00:23:58,375 My Queen, your concerns for me are as infinite as ever. 300 00:23:59,749 --> 00:24:02,916 Then we will carry out the process. 301 00:24:06,624 --> 00:24:09,874 The one with incredible power. Kim Jwa-geun, a king above the King. 302 00:24:10,582 --> 00:24:13,333 He's the true boss of this government right now. 303 00:24:17,125 --> 00:24:18,833 Now this calls for popcorn. 304 00:24:22,083 --> 00:24:23,041 -Your Majesty! -Your Majesty! 305 00:24:42,582 --> 00:24:45,208 I'm sorry. Please continue. 306 00:24:47,958 --> 00:24:49,624 It looks like the Queen is tired, 307 00:24:49,708 --> 00:24:52,208 so how about we finish the greetings quickly? 308 00:24:52,874 --> 00:24:56,541 A night together is a sacred occasion for a royal baby, 309 00:24:56,624 --> 00:24:59,083 and it must not be for emotions and pleasure, 310 00:24:59,166 --> 00:25:01,250 but I couldn't stay calm last night, so… 311 00:25:03,125 --> 00:25:05,708 It is not wrong for a married couple to love each other. 312 00:25:05,791 --> 00:25:06,874 Is that so? 313 00:25:06,958 --> 00:25:08,458 What the heck is he saying? 314 00:25:09,582 --> 00:25:11,833 Then let's finish the greeting. 315 00:25:11,916 --> 00:25:16,541 -Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty! -Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty! 316 00:25:21,375 --> 00:25:22,833 You're just acting tough, right? 317 00:25:23,666 --> 00:25:24,708 What do you mean? 318 00:25:25,749 --> 00:25:27,208 Nothing happened last night. 319 00:25:27,291 --> 00:25:30,874 How sad. Even though we drank, 320 00:25:31,375 --> 00:25:33,791 how can you forget our precious wedding night? 321 00:25:35,417 --> 00:25:36,666 What are you on about? 322 00:25:36,749 --> 00:25:38,166 I do understand. 323 00:25:38,250 --> 00:25:41,166 You had memory loss not long ago, so this must be a side effect. 324 00:25:42,417 --> 00:25:43,541 That's impossible. 325 00:25:43,624 --> 00:25:44,749 That just cannot be. 326 00:25:48,166 --> 00:25:49,333 The "Red" was confirmed. 327 00:25:50,708 --> 00:25:52,375 The "Red"? What's that? 328 00:25:52,458 --> 00:25:55,500 It's about confirming blood on the bedding on the wedding night. 329 00:25:57,166 --> 00:25:59,083 I have another appointment, so please excuse me. 330 00:26:03,166 --> 00:26:06,500 Wait, we weren't done talking… 331 00:26:06,582 --> 00:26:09,417 Your Majesty, we will escort you. 332 00:26:12,125 --> 00:26:13,833 Don't be intimidated, Jang Bong-hwan. 333 00:26:13,916 --> 00:26:15,250 He's just bluffing. 334 00:26:15,333 --> 00:26:18,041 Come on, do you think you wouldn't know even after that? 335 00:26:18,833 --> 00:26:19,958 That just can't be. 336 00:26:22,874 --> 00:26:25,958 It'll be a problem if they find out that the King is a "loser" at night. 337 00:26:26,041 --> 00:26:28,541 Plus, he distorts history like crazy. 338 00:26:28,624 --> 00:26:30,791 But does he have to be that meticulous about it? 339 00:26:30,874 --> 00:26:32,333 Even by fabricating the "Red"? 340 00:26:36,125 --> 00:26:37,125 Stop for a moment. 341 00:26:39,291 --> 00:26:40,458 I have a question. 342 00:26:43,541 --> 00:26:47,166 Is it possible for women to not know that they did "it?" 343 00:26:47,250 --> 00:26:48,500 "It?" 344 00:26:48,582 --> 00:26:51,041 What are you referring to? 345 00:26:53,582 --> 00:26:55,125 Obviously a young girl. 346 00:26:56,291 --> 00:26:58,541 A lady-in-waiting who's more austere than a monk. 347 00:27:01,417 --> 00:27:03,500 I don't have anyone here to ask about that. 348 00:27:07,333 --> 00:27:08,541 My goodness! 349 00:27:19,708 --> 00:27:20,833 Let's go. 350 00:27:23,749 --> 00:27:26,333 -Is she crying upon seeing me? -No, Your Majesty. 351 00:27:26,417 --> 00:27:28,624 The wind is cold. We will close the window. 352 00:27:28,708 --> 00:27:32,083 -No, I feel hot. Don't close… -It is very cold. You will catch a cold. 353 00:27:32,166 --> 00:27:33,041 I feel hot. 354 00:27:33,125 --> 00:27:34,417 Let us go. 355 00:27:37,166 --> 00:27:40,708 What that jerk Cheoljong said is killing me with frustration. 356 00:27:53,250 --> 00:27:54,833 You may eat now. 357 00:27:56,916 --> 00:28:01,458 I saw her myself, and the Queen isn't in a good condition. 358 00:28:01,541 --> 00:28:02,582 How should I put this? 359 00:28:04,833 --> 00:28:06,874 She's too daring. 360 00:28:06,958 --> 00:28:08,833 She was bold and brave before, 361 00:28:08,916 --> 00:28:11,582 but she used to know that the world isn't easy. 362 00:28:11,666 --> 00:28:15,208 She seemed careless at the greeting too. 363 00:28:15,291 --> 00:28:17,874 I must discipline her behavior. 364 00:28:17,958 --> 00:28:20,582 We don't need to give the public something to gossip about. 365 00:28:22,208 --> 00:28:23,417 By the way, was Jo Hwa-jin 366 00:28:23,916 --> 00:28:26,916 really with the King that night? 367 00:28:27,500 --> 00:28:30,500 Yes, her whereabouts were perfectly accounted for. 368 00:28:30,582 --> 00:28:34,916 {\an8}She entered the palace 15 minutes after the Queen's accident happened. 369 00:28:34,999 --> 00:28:39,708 Of course, that cannot be direct evidence of her not harming the Queen, 370 00:28:39,791 --> 00:28:41,500 but they may use it for that purpose. 371 00:28:42,791 --> 00:28:44,333 This is a mystery. 372 00:28:45,000 --> 00:28:47,166 If the concubine didn’t do it, then who did it? 373 00:28:49,582 --> 00:28:51,458 Could there be another force behind this? 374 00:28:52,041 --> 00:28:52,916 Perhaps. 375 00:28:53,417 --> 00:28:54,666 But to us, 376 00:28:55,666 --> 00:28:56,666 who it has to be… 377 00:28:59,250 --> 00:29:01,833 matters more than who it is. 378 00:29:03,749 --> 00:29:05,500 "Who it has to be"? 379 00:29:05,582 --> 00:29:06,791 {\an8}Ji-rok-wi-ma. 380 00:29:07,541 --> 00:29:10,582 {\an8}If we point at a deer and call it a horse, then it is a horse. 381 00:29:11,166 --> 00:29:12,125 In our case, 382 00:29:12,791 --> 00:29:15,916 that deer may really become a horse in the future. 383 00:29:16,791 --> 00:29:19,624 Please forget about politics for now 384 00:29:19,708 --> 00:29:21,541 and enjoy the royal meal, Your Royal Highness. 385 00:29:23,250 --> 00:29:26,083 As you, my younger brother, request additional royal meals, 386 00:29:26,166 --> 00:29:29,666 I just can't help but take care of my health. 387 00:29:29,749 --> 00:29:32,041 I will never let your health fail. 388 00:29:33,833 --> 00:29:34,791 Go ahead. 389 00:29:49,666 --> 00:29:51,166 I appoint Jo Hwa-jin, 390 00:29:51,250 --> 00:29:54,417 the daughter of Assistant Royal Secretary Jo Dae-soo of the Pungan Jo family, 391 00:29:54,500 --> 00:29:57,166 to First Senior Consort and a Lady of the Royal Palace. 392 00:29:57,833 --> 00:30:00,666 In addition, as appreciation for her beauty and virtue, 393 00:30:00,749 --> 00:30:03,250 I give her the title of "Uibin," to serve the King and the Queen… 394 00:30:03,333 --> 00:30:04,500 Pungan Jo family. 395 00:30:05,250 --> 00:30:07,375 Did she, a rival in both family and position, 396 00:30:07,458 --> 00:30:09,624 really push Kim So-yong into the lake? 397 00:30:10,541 --> 00:30:12,166 She's a dangerous woman. 398 00:30:12,874 --> 00:30:14,083 That makes her more attractive. 399 00:30:17,166 --> 00:30:19,166 Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. 400 00:30:21,417 --> 00:30:22,458 Let's be good friends. 401 00:30:26,708 --> 00:30:28,417 I'm always on the winner's side, 402 00:30:28,500 --> 00:30:30,874 but a beauty like her is like the demilitarized zone. 403 00:30:33,083 --> 00:30:34,250 Let's get along. 404 00:30:35,083 --> 00:30:38,083 If you get to know me, you'll find that I'm perfect, 405 00:30:39,125 --> 00:30:40,375 apart from my many flaws. 406 00:30:43,749 --> 00:30:45,666 Since we're family now, 407 00:30:45,749 --> 00:30:47,166 can I ask you something? 408 00:30:47,250 --> 00:30:48,958 I have no one to ask this. 409 00:30:49,458 --> 00:30:50,749 I am not sure 410 00:30:50,833 --> 00:30:52,833 if I am wise enough to give you the answer. 411 00:30:53,333 --> 00:30:54,791 Don't worry. You know this well. 412 00:30:54,874 --> 00:30:55,958 It's about His Majesty. 413 00:31:10,458 --> 00:31:13,083 Does His Majesty lie often? 414 00:31:15,083 --> 00:31:16,833 Girls chat about anything, right? 415 00:31:17,458 --> 00:31:21,500 So you know how he's a winner by day, loser by night, right? 416 00:31:22,541 --> 00:31:24,083 Winner by day, loser by night… 417 00:31:25,541 --> 00:31:27,208 I have never heard of such an idiom. 418 00:31:27,958 --> 00:31:30,291 Like a winner by day, but a loser by night. 419 00:31:32,666 --> 00:31:35,291 And he lied about spending a passionate night with me. 420 00:31:35,375 --> 00:31:37,458 He tends to distort the history of last night-- 421 00:31:37,541 --> 00:31:38,666 Your Majesty. 422 00:31:38,749 --> 00:31:41,541 I am sorry, but this conversation is inappropriate. 423 00:31:42,125 --> 00:31:45,208 I'm sorry if I made you feel unpleasant. I'm just bothered by it. 424 00:31:46,749 --> 00:31:49,291 I came to the palace, and I have many things to do, so… 425 00:31:49,874 --> 00:31:52,041 Goodness, how rude of me. 426 00:31:55,749 --> 00:31:57,208 Farewell. 427 00:32:06,582 --> 00:32:07,749 And His Majesty 428 00:32:08,791 --> 00:32:09,958 is not someone like that. 429 00:32:20,541 --> 00:32:21,874 Does "someone like that" mean 430 00:32:21,958 --> 00:32:24,541 that he doesn't lie, 431 00:32:25,250 --> 00:32:27,250 or that he isn't a loser at night? 432 00:32:31,874 --> 00:32:33,166 It's bothering me even more. 433 00:32:36,333 --> 00:32:37,500 My gosh! 434 00:33:20,749 --> 00:33:21,749 What? 435 00:34:26,749 --> 00:34:27,874 Thief! 436 00:34:28,791 --> 00:34:30,749 There is a thief! 437 00:34:30,833 --> 00:34:32,624 A thief! 438 00:34:33,417 --> 00:34:34,749 Thief! 439 00:34:34,833 --> 00:34:36,000 There is a thief! 440 00:34:36,083 --> 00:34:37,291 That way! 441 00:35:01,083 --> 00:35:04,166 Do not cry, my baby. 442 00:35:16,166 --> 00:35:17,458 My baby. 443 00:35:17,541 --> 00:35:18,417 My baby… 444 00:35:31,291 --> 00:35:32,166 No! 445 00:36:23,208 --> 00:36:24,208 Your Majesty. 446 00:36:28,874 --> 00:36:31,208 That item wasn't in that secret storage either. 447 00:36:32,083 --> 00:36:35,874 If it's not in there, the most secretive and strictly guarded place of all… 448 00:36:36,500 --> 00:36:38,708 Is it really hidden in the tiger's den? 449 00:36:40,041 --> 00:36:43,083 Your Majesty, Her Majesty the Queen is here. 450 00:36:51,708 --> 00:36:53,958 I am busy with national relations, so… 451 00:36:54,041 --> 00:36:55,333 We have the same issue. 452 00:36:55,417 --> 00:36:56,874 I have a problem with that too. 453 00:37:02,708 --> 00:37:05,208 You must be so busy you're holding it upside down. 454 00:37:08,291 --> 00:37:10,874 I had some concerns, so I was deep in thought. 455 00:37:12,541 --> 00:37:13,874 Then finish your thought. 456 00:37:13,958 --> 00:37:14,791 I'll wait. 457 00:37:28,375 --> 00:37:30,041 Why are you looking at me like that? 458 00:37:31,125 --> 00:37:34,958 Well, because it seems like you're really trying hard. 459 00:37:35,041 --> 00:37:39,375 It's not strange for a King to take care of national relations. 460 00:37:39,458 --> 00:37:42,166 That bastard, is he mentioning "relations" on purpose? 461 00:37:42,958 --> 00:37:45,458 I finished the concubine appointment as you so wished, 462 00:37:45,541 --> 00:37:47,000 so sleep at the detached palace from tonight. 463 00:37:47,083 --> 00:37:48,125 Fine. 464 00:37:51,000 --> 00:37:52,708 Don't you have anything to say to me? 465 00:37:53,582 --> 00:37:57,666 Since you're here, doesn't that mean you have something to say? 466 00:37:59,791 --> 00:38:01,874 Since it's just the two of us, let's be honest. 467 00:38:01,958 --> 00:38:04,874 -Last night, we… -We had a great time. 468 00:38:07,375 --> 00:38:10,208 Well, if that's how you're going to behave… 469 00:38:28,708 --> 00:38:31,666 Please, you are interfering with my work. 470 00:38:34,749 --> 00:38:36,125 If it's not easy to say it, 471 00:38:36,208 --> 00:38:38,125 how about a hand gesture that only we know? 472 00:38:38,208 --> 00:38:39,041 Like this. 473 00:38:40,125 --> 00:38:41,125 What is this? 474 00:38:41,624 --> 00:38:44,208 "What I'm saying now is a lie." 475 00:38:44,291 --> 00:38:45,624 That's what it means. Well? 476 00:38:46,250 --> 00:38:47,333 It's not hard, right? 477 00:38:53,749 --> 00:38:56,541 A King never tells a lie. 478 00:38:58,375 --> 00:38:59,375 Please leave. 479 00:39:06,250 --> 00:39:07,541 This is so annoying. 480 00:39:08,250 --> 00:39:10,333 He's so serious and insists on what he says, 481 00:39:10,417 --> 00:39:13,041 so it feels like something did really happen. 482 00:39:15,624 --> 00:39:16,874 You must've had a long day. 483 00:39:25,541 --> 00:39:26,749 That tickles! 484 00:39:28,291 --> 00:39:29,291 Hey. 485 00:39:30,333 --> 00:39:31,958 Hey, that tickles! 486 00:39:39,333 --> 00:39:40,458 Your Majesty, 487 00:39:40,541 --> 00:39:43,500 the etiquette class will start today. 488 00:39:44,166 --> 00:39:46,041 Hey, no one's as polite as I am. 489 00:39:50,291 --> 00:39:53,666 This is a special class about royal court etiquette. 490 00:39:55,582 --> 00:39:57,916 I don’t want to. 491 00:40:02,958 --> 00:40:05,291 It is an order from the Grand Queen Dowager. 492 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:08,291 Forget about the "Red" or whatever. I need to go back, right? 493 00:40:09,000 --> 00:40:11,166 I must impress the Grand Queen Dowager first. 494 00:40:14,582 --> 00:40:18,833 I completed the Cheonghak-dong Etiquette School when I was four. 495 00:40:19,958 --> 00:40:23,582 Shall I show them the level of someone who completed the course? 496 00:40:31,916 --> 00:40:33,666 A lady of the royal family 497 00:40:33,749 --> 00:40:35,791 must have a poise like that of the Buddha. 498 00:40:43,125 --> 00:40:44,874 When she walks, the air does not stir, 499 00:40:44,958 --> 00:40:46,791 so candlelight does not flicker. 500 00:41:05,458 --> 00:41:08,958 When she eats, she must never open her mouth wide 501 00:41:09,041 --> 00:41:10,874 or take a big bite of food. 502 00:41:25,417 --> 00:41:29,083 Embroidery is the best way to polish a lady's mind. 503 00:41:31,500 --> 00:41:33,624 Embroidery is her specialty. 504 00:41:44,333 --> 00:41:46,458 {\an8}I'm not rude. You're all overly polite! 505 00:41:46,541 --> 00:41:47,666 {\an8}It's like you're telling me not to breathe! 506 00:41:47,749 --> 00:41:48,666 {\an8}It's worse than Cheonghak-dong! 507 00:41:48,749 --> 00:41:50,125 Gosh. 508 00:41:59,166 --> 00:42:00,833 It's too pretty to eat. 509 00:42:01,916 --> 00:42:04,333 This is a feast for the eyes, not for the mouth. 510 00:42:05,749 --> 00:42:09,624 But why do I see you feasting with your mouth? 511 00:42:13,958 --> 00:42:16,166 This was your absolute favorite food. 512 00:42:18,166 --> 00:42:19,708 Here, Hong-yeon. Open wide. 513 00:42:31,541 --> 00:42:32,874 What's wrong, Your Majesty? 514 00:42:39,749 --> 00:42:41,500 That was the memory of Kim So-yong. 515 00:42:43,083 --> 00:42:44,083 My heart hurts again. 516 00:42:46,333 --> 00:42:48,874 She has been poisoned! Go bring the royal physician! Now! 517 00:42:48,958 --> 00:42:50,208 -Your Majesty! -Your Majesty! 518 00:42:50,291 --> 00:42:52,208 -Please sit, Your Majesty! -Your Majesty! 519 00:42:53,166 --> 00:42:54,125 Your Majesty! 520 00:42:54,874 --> 00:42:55,791 This isn’t pain. 521 00:42:57,749 --> 00:42:58,708 Does this woman 522 00:42:59,458 --> 00:43:01,666 like Cheoljong? 523 00:43:14,791 --> 00:43:16,375 You must love me. 524 00:43:21,958 --> 00:43:23,166 But those eyes 525 00:43:24,250 --> 00:43:26,083 are beyond hate. He despises her. 526 00:43:28,624 --> 00:43:30,291 Please, Your Majesty! 527 00:43:36,041 --> 00:43:37,874 I prefer snacks over liquor. 528 00:43:38,874 --> 00:43:41,874 Good. Then all of the liquor here is yours, My Queen. 529 00:43:42,375 --> 00:43:46,041 Cheoljong never wanted to have a wedding night at all. 530 00:43:46,125 --> 00:43:48,208 That's why he was trying to get me drunk. 531 00:43:48,291 --> 00:43:50,000 He was using the same trick as me. 532 00:43:51,417 --> 00:43:54,708 You only need to care about conceiving a royal baby now. 533 00:43:54,791 --> 00:43:57,166 Please wake up! Your Majesty! 534 00:43:57,250 --> 00:43:59,000 Bring some water! 535 00:43:59,083 --> 00:44:01,666 Cheoljong lied to trick the Kim Family, 536 00:44:01,749 --> 00:44:04,083 who forced him to spend a night with me. 537 00:44:10,708 --> 00:44:13,083 Hong-yeon! Nothing happened to me! 538 00:44:15,791 --> 00:44:17,666 It was bothering me so much, you know. 539 00:44:17,749 --> 00:44:20,333 Because I trust myself, but I don't trust that jerk. 540 00:44:20,417 --> 00:44:21,500 But… 541 00:44:25,250 --> 00:44:26,291 What are you all doing? 542 00:44:36,958 --> 00:44:38,041 What? 543 00:44:39,333 --> 00:44:40,208 Why? 544 00:44:40,291 --> 00:44:41,874 What is it? 545 00:44:43,874 --> 00:44:46,541 Harder. Pull harder. 546 00:44:46,624 --> 00:44:47,624 Yes. 547 00:44:50,041 --> 00:44:53,333 It is so tiring to maintain a position. 548 00:44:53,417 --> 00:44:56,125 Looking old means you've grown weaker. 549 00:44:56,791 --> 00:44:58,916 Pulling your face twice a day like this 550 00:44:58,999 --> 00:45:01,458 can prevent wrinkles from becoming deeper. 551 00:45:02,541 --> 00:45:05,791 I see, you're going through a lot. 552 00:45:06,582 --> 00:45:08,375 By the way, what made you come here? 553 00:45:09,041 --> 00:45:10,833 After taking the etiquette class, 554 00:45:10,916 --> 00:45:13,208 I've learned a lot about the demeanor and duties 555 00:45:13,291 --> 00:45:14,874 as the Queen. 556 00:45:15,708 --> 00:45:16,833 I'm happy to hear that. 557 00:45:18,791 --> 00:45:20,166 That's enough. Stop it. 558 00:45:20,250 --> 00:45:21,541 Yes. 559 00:45:28,958 --> 00:45:30,708 But I didn't have much energy 560 00:45:30,791 --> 00:45:33,208 and I didn't have that much of a desire 561 00:45:33,291 --> 00:45:35,208 during my night with the King yesterday. 562 00:45:35,791 --> 00:45:37,958 I thought about why, and I found the answer. 563 00:45:40,417 --> 00:45:42,999 Because there is no water in the lakes of the palace, 564 00:45:43,666 --> 00:45:45,291 there isn't enough Yin energy. 565 00:45:46,582 --> 00:45:50,166 If the lakes are filled with water, I may conceive a prince right away… 566 00:45:50,250 --> 00:45:51,541 That cannot be done! 567 00:45:52,624 --> 00:45:55,624 -Darn it. -You almost died in the lake. 568 00:45:55,708 --> 00:45:57,791 By the rule, this requires everyone 569 00:45:57,874 --> 00:46:00,624 who serve you to be executed. 570 00:46:00,708 --> 00:46:03,041 But I showed generosity because it was not right 571 00:46:03,125 --> 00:46:05,417 to shed blood before the joyous royal wedding. 572 00:46:07,291 --> 00:46:11,541 If you really want to fill the lakes, we shall go by the rules. 573 00:46:11,624 --> 00:46:14,417 That maid named Hong Yeon, Lady-in-waiting Choi, and who else? 574 00:46:15,958 --> 00:46:19,083 I will punish everyone responsible. 575 00:46:19,666 --> 00:46:22,250 How scary. She's no ordinary old woman. 576 00:46:23,541 --> 00:46:24,500 Three nights. 577 00:46:25,582 --> 00:46:28,666 I will spend nights with the King right away to conceive a prince. 578 00:46:29,333 --> 00:46:31,208 If you can fill the lakes as a gift… 579 00:46:31,291 --> 00:46:32,541 Seven days. 580 00:46:33,417 --> 00:46:34,250 Five days? 581 00:46:35,125 --> 00:46:37,833 You there! Punish everyone who serves and escorts the Queen… 582 00:46:37,916 --> 00:46:38,958 Seven days! 583 00:46:39,500 --> 00:46:40,874 That's perfect. 584 00:46:40,958 --> 00:46:43,624 If you promise you'd fill the lakes after seven days, 585 00:46:43,708 --> 00:46:46,333 I will conceive a prince, no matter what. 586 00:46:49,500 --> 00:46:52,208 Prince or not, I just need to leave. 587 00:47:12,791 --> 00:47:14,250 Lady Uibin is here. 588 00:47:20,999 --> 00:47:23,916 Your gracefulness is like no other, just as I've heard. 589 00:47:25,291 --> 00:47:29,125 The King really knows how to choose a great woman. 590 00:47:30,250 --> 00:47:31,375 You flatter me. 591 00:47:41,208 --> 00:47:42,208 This is a gift. 592 00:47:42,749 --> 00:47:46,166 This is something important that is needed for your palace life. 593 00:47:48,749 --> 00:47:49,916 Please take a look. 594 00:48:05,333 --> 00:48:07,083 Life in the palace can be tough. 595 00:48:07,791 --> 00:48:12,541 You cannot find people to depend on, and anxiety never ends. 596 00:48:13,666 --> 00:48:16,999 Right, when is your time and date of birth? 597 00:48:18,333 --> 00:48:21,833 What should be done for you to give birth to a prince? 598 00:48:24,458 --> 00:48:28,417 Silly me, you must be a good match with the King first. 599 00:48:31,458 --> 00:48:35,749 If you need a powerful talisman, please let me know. 600 00:48:37,333 --> 00:48:41,166 One of the shamans I know specializes in curses. 601 00:48:41,749 --> 00:48:44,208 It was effective last time, so… 602 00:48:44,291 --> 00:48:46,375 Your Royal Highness, I am sorry, 603 00:48:47,041 --> 00:48:50,083 but the only reason I am here is to serve His Majesty. 604 00:48:51,833 --> 00:48:54,250 How careless of me. 605 00:48:56,125 --> 00:48:57,708 My apologies, Your Royal Highness. 606 00:48:58,541 --> 00:49:00,500 What I said was too impudent. 607 00:49:00,582 --> 00:49:04,083 It is fine. Do not take it to heart. 608 00:49:06,958 --> 00:49:10,541 Come to think of it, you will be spending long, lonely nights 609 00:49:10,624 --> 00:49:12,541 after just being appointed. 610 00:49:13,417 --> 00:49:15,958 It truly is a shame. 611 00:49:17,125 --> 00:49:18,083 Pardon? 612 00:49:18,791 --> 00:49:23,291 The King and the Queen are scheduled to spend seven nights together. 613 00:49:23,958 --> 00:49:26,083 Their nights together 614 00:49:26,166 --> 00:49:28,999 must not have thunder, fog, or wind, 615 00:49:29,708 --> 00:49:31,624 but how could it be scheduled in a row? 616 00:49:32,999 --> 00:49:35,041 Do not worry too much. 617 00:49:35,125 --> 00:49:39,874 The King's love for you would not change during that time. 618 00:50:08,999 --> 00:50:10,041 You will also lose 619 00:50:11,708 --> 00:50:13,708 someone precious to you. 620 00:50:35,458 --> 00:50:36,458 Lady Uibin. 621 00:50:46,791 --> 00:50:49,375 I ruined it so badly that it cannot be fixed. 622 00:50:50,874 --> 00:50:52,999 It is a waste, but I must throw this away. 623 00:50:55,375 --> 00:50:58,999 You are better suited to be the Queen, from your attributes and all. 624 00:51:00,417 --> 00:51:02,791 She's not good enough, but uses her family background 625 00:51:02,874 --> 00:51:04,375 and forces His Majesty like that. 626 00:51:04,458 --> 00:51:05,417 Oh-wol. 627 00:51:06,624 --> 00:51:09,166 The Queen is like another King. 628 00:51:09,250 --> 00:51:13,166 You must follow the hierarchy. Never say such terrible words. 629 00:51:13,250 --> 00:51:15,333 But she fabricated the nights with the King 630 00:51:15,417 --> 00:51:16,791 by ordering the king's lady-in-waiting. 631 00:51:16,874 --> 00:51:19,500 And they are framing you for what you didn't do. 632 00:51:19,582 --> 00:51:22,208 Why did that happen when you were passing by? 633 00:51:28,874 --> 00:51:30,999 I'm still not used to palace life. 634 00:51:31,916 --> 00:51:32,916 Me and my big mouth! 635 00:51:34,458 --> 00:51:35,666 I'm sorry, Lady Uibin. 636 00:51:39,582 --> 00:51:43,291 What can I do for His Majesty this time? 637 00:51:56,541 --> 00:51:58,417 You told me to go to the detached palace, 638 00:51:58,500 --> 00:52:01,708 but you told the Grand Queen Dowager that you want to spend nights with me. 639 00:52:01,791 --> 00:52:03,833 It's difficult to understand a woman's heart. 640 00:52:05,458 --> 00:52:07,999 I have a favor to ask you. Would you do it for me? 641 00:52:08,958 --> 00:52:11,624 Of course, since My Queen is asking. 642 00:52:12,708 --> 00:52:15,208 Let's keep a "No Touch" policy with each other. 643 00:52:15,291 --> 00:52:17,375 -No. -You said you'd do it. 644 00:52:17,458 --> 00:52:18,749 I've never heard of that word. 645 00:52:18,833 --> 00:52:21,125 Did you say no without knowing the meaning… 646 00:52:21,208 --> 00:52:23,208 I said no because I don't know what it means. 647 00:52:26,541 --> 00:52:27,791 Now listen, Your Majesty. 648 00:52:28,666 --> 00:52:33,166 "No touch" means to live happy and joyful lives separately. 649 00:52:33,250 --> 00:52:35,666 For example, we say we're spending nights together. 650 00:52:35,749 --> 00:52:37,291 But you can go and be happy at the detached palace, 651 00:52:37,375 --> 00:52:38,582 and I can be happy here. 652 00:52:39,666 --> 00:52:40,624 So let's do "no touch." 653 00:52:41,250 --> 00:52:42,333 I see. 654 00:52:43,375 --> 00:52:44,333 But I don't want to. 655 00:52:45,041 --> 00:52:46,458 Why do you keep saying that? 656 00:52:48,333 --> 00:52:50,833 Your attitude is somewhat unpleasant. 657 00:52:51,916 --> 00:52:53,417 You lunatic King. 658 00:52:56,500 --> 00:52:59,041 A lunatic knows how to deal with another lunatic. 659 00:53:02,375 --> 00:53:04,541 Then I don't remember what happened yesterday, 660 00:53:05,208 --> 00:53:06,500 so let's review. 661 00:53:07,417 --> 00:53:08,916 Let's have a steamy night, okay? 662 00:53:10,541 --> 00:53:11,458 Steamy night? 663 00:53:11,541 --> 00:53:12,833 A night of passion. 664 00:53:13,791 --> 00:53:14,791 Today is 665 00:53:16,083 --> 00:53:17,749 our real first wedding night. 666 00:53:25,666 --> 00:53:26,666 Then… 667 00:53:36,624 --> 00:53:39,708 Hey, hurry up. We might get caught! 668 00:53:39,791 --> 00:53:42,624 A King never runs. 669 00:53:43,500 --> 00:53:44,500 Darn it. 670 00:53:46,500 --> 00:53:47,541 Lady-in-waiting Choi! 671 00:53:57,916 --> 00:54:00,250 You'll get yourself in big trouble, Your Majesty! 672 00:54:00,333 --> 00:54:02,417 In order to become a great Queen, 673 00:54:02,500 --> 00:54:04,874 I must see for myself how my subjects are struggling. 674 00:54:04,958 --> 00:54:06,333 You have great intentions. 675 00:54:06,833 --> 00:54:08,417 But still, this is too dangerous. 676 00:54:08,500 --> 00:54:11,041 I'd even die if you tell me to… 677 00:54:11,125 --> 00:54:12,291 The map. 678 00:54:15,999 --> 00:54:18,208 -But this time… -The identification plate. 679 00:54:20,417 --> 00:54:21,708 I don't think this is right. 680 00:54:22,291 --> 00:54:23,125 The name is… 681 00:54:24,458 --> 00:54:25,417 "Lee Saeng-mang." 682 00:54:26,874 --> 00:54:28,208 What an unlucky name. 683 00:54:29,125 --> 00:54:30,749 Saeng means to "watch." Mang means "effort." 684 00:54:30,833 --> 00:54:33,624 It means you watch the country and put effort into it. 685 00:54:33,708 --> 00:54:34,541 Why? 686 00:54:35,250 --> 00:54:36,125 Well… 687 00:54:36,208 --> 00:54:38,417 Sure, it's not even my real name. 688 00:54:39,083 --> 00:54:39,958 When is the curfew? 689 00:54:40,708 --> 00:54:43,291 At the Hour of the Rat, the hour bell is rung 28 times 690 00:54:43,375 --> 00:54:44,417 and the gates close. 691 00:54:45,874 --> 00:54:47,541 So they ring a bell, right? 692 00:54:48,624 --> 00:54:50,166 Hour of the Rat is 11:00 p.m. 693 00:54:52,666 --> 00:54:54,791 Darn it, that's the golden hour. 694 00:54:56,666 --> 00:54:57,500 Okay. 695 00:54:58,208 --> 00:54:59,375 I'll be back before then. 696 00:55:01,166 --> 00:55:03,749 No, I will do everything I can to stop you 697 00:55:03,833 --> 00:55:05,749 from going outside, Your Majesty. 698 00:55:16,874 --> 00:55:17,958 Hong-yeon. 699 00:55:18,791 --> 00:55:20,458 What kind of a person was I? 700 00:55:22,166 --> 00:55:23,666 You were always… 701 00:55:24,958 --> 00:55:28,375 nice, optimistic in everything, 702 00:55:28,458 --> 00:55:32,250 smiled a lot, kind to people, and… 703 00:55:34,208 --> 00:55:37,833 Perhaps it's better to hear it from you than from someone else. 704 00:55:38,791 --> 00:55:39,791 You're right. 705 00:55:41,582 --> 00:55:42,417 Okay, then… 706 00:55:45,958 --> 00:55:47,874 This one time, you were reading, and… 707 00:55:54,624 --> 00:55:56,999 I cannot focus on my reading! 708 00:55:58,458 --> 00:56:00,749 Your breathing is so loud 709 00:56:00,833 --> 00:56:02,958 that it is ringing in my ears! 710 00:56:04,375 --> 00:56:07,375 You there! I order you to whip him! 711 00:56:07,958 --> 00:56:11,125 I have rhinitis! Please forgive me, Your Highness! 712 00:56:26,250 --> 00:56:28,333 The beat is about a quarter of a beat slow. 713 00:56:29,749 --> 00:56:33,250 How dare you try to teach me when you have a terrible sense of rhythm? 714 00:56:35,333 --> 00:56:36,541 You there! 715 00:56:37,291 --> 00:56:38,749 I order you to whip her! 716 00:56:40,458 --> 00:56:41,500 And then, my goodness! 717 00:56:44,958 --> 00:56:46,333 Did you just laugh? 718 00:56:47,250 --> 00:56:49,083 Life must be easy for you two. 719 00:56:50,458 --> 00:56:53,291 You there! I order you to whip them! 720 00:56:54,458 --> 00:56:56,666 When someone sighed, you said, "How dare you sigh!" 721 00:56:56,749 --> 00:56:58,874 When perfume smells good, "How dare you be flirtatious!" 722 00:56:58,958 --> 00:57:00,417 When someone walked with a sound, "You're noisy!" 723 00:57:00,500 --> 00:57:02,208 When someone walked quietly, "Are you the King?" 724 00:57:02,291 --> 00:57:06,291 Whenever you saw anyone, you tortured them for every single possible reason, 725 00:57:07,375 --> 00:57:10,041 so your nickname was the Witch of the Detached Palace. 726 00:57:15,291 --> 00:57:16,291 I'm sorry. 727 00:57:17,916 --> 00:57:21,166 I was trying to tell you vividly, and I was too immersed… 728 00:57:21,749 --> 00:57:25,333 There are tons of people who'd push this woman into the lake. 729 00:57:25,417 --> 00:57:27,208 So that's why the court maids were… 730 00:57:28,208 --> 00:57:30,208 None of them knows how you truly are. 731 00:57:31,541 --> 00:57:32,375 And you do? 732 00:57:33,417 --> 00:57:34,291 Of course. 733 00:57:34,874 --> 00:57:37,500 As I've seen while serving you since I was young, 734 00:57:38,000 --> 00:57:39,791 you are actually kind-hearted, 735 00:57:40,624 --> 00:57:42,333 and you're so clever too. 736 00:57:42,417 --> 00:57:45,791 You're a wonderful person who always did what you set your mind to. 737 00:57:48,166 --> 00:57:51,000 You were just a bit lonely after coming into the palace. 738 00:57:52,417 --> 00:57:53,291 Because His Majesty 739 00:57:53,791 --> 00:57:56,166 is romantic to another woman. 740 00:57:58,958 --> 00:58:00,749 This woman isn't completely lonely. 741 00:58:01,958 --> 00:58:03,833 She has someone who understands her. 742 00:58:04,958 --> 00:58:06,250 "This woman?" 743 00:58:06,333 --> 00:58:07,791 I mean, me. 744 00:58:07,874 --> 00:58:09,582 I'm not lonely, thanks to you. 745 00:58:11,791 --> 00:58:13,041 You flatter me, Your Majesty. 746 00:58:16,250 --> 00:58:18,666 Hong-yeon, don't worry and get good sleep. 747 00:58:19,250 --> 00:58:22,375 I will never get caught for you. 748 00:58:24,874 --> 00:58:26,166 I will kill you all! 749 00:58:27,500 --> 00:58:29,624 Try and take my other eye, you jerks! 750 00:58:29,708 --> 00:58:32,833 I will not stand seeing my wife and kids becoming slaves too! 751 00:58:34,000 --> 00:58:36,458 If you cannot pay taxes, you must pay with your bodies! 752 00:58:36,958 --> 00:58:38,208 That sinful bastard! 753 00:58:38,791 --> 00:58:40,500 My only sin is 754 00:58:40,582 --> 00:58:41,874 that I had kids 755 00:58:42,458 --> 00:58:44,166 in this darn world! 756 00:58:48,791 --> 00:58:50,125 Do not come any closer! 757 00:58:51,375 --> 00:58:53,582 That lunatic! He is trying to be a traitor too! 758 00:58:53,666 --> 00:58:56,166 If being a traitor means killing bastards like you, I will do it! 759 00:58:56,250 --> 00:58:57,916 Yes, I will! 760 00:58:59,083 --> 00:59:00,125 No, my dear! 761 00:59:03,083 --> 00:59:04,250 Please, do not do it, 762 00:59:05,624 --> 00:59:07,333 Even so… 763 00:59:09,333 --> 00:59:12,166 But those bastards are telling us to die! 764 00:59:12,916 --> 00:59:14,333 What are you saying? 765 00:59:17,500 --> 00:59:18,708 Dahm-hyang. 766 00:59:26,125 --> 00:59:27,541 Out of the way! 767 00:59:27,624 --> 00:59:29,500 Move! 768 01:00:01,874 --> 01:00:04,250 Father, you are back. 769 01:00:04,333 --> 01:00:06,541 Yes, how was your trip? 770 01:00:07,708 --> 01:00:10,417 I am sorry for missing such a joyous family occasion. 771 01:00:11,582 --> 01:00:14,916 Have you made your decision? Which position do you want? 772 01:00:16,250 --> 01:00:18,208 I have determined the direction of my dream, 773 01:00:19,291 --> 01:00:21,666 but I have not yet decided on the size of that dream. 774 01:00:22,250 --> 01:00:23,333 The size… 775 01:00:26,666 --> 01:00:27,666 All right. 776 01:00:28,208 --> 01:00:30,166 I will trust you and try not to rush you. 777 01:00:31,375 --> 01:00:34,541 Actually, something happened while you were gone. 778 01:00:35,958 --> 01:00:39,916 The Queen had an accident at the lake the night before the royal wedding. 779 01:00:40,749 --> 01:00:43,500 She fell into the lake and was unconscious for one day, 780 01:00:43,582 --> 01:00:46,041 so the royal wedding took place later than scheduled. 781 01:00:46,624 --> 01:00:48,458 How is Her Majesty? 782 01:00:48,541 --> 01:00:49,874 Is she alright? 783 01:01:00,333 --> 01:01:01,333 Okay. 784 01:01:01,417 --> 01:01:02,458 Wait! 785 01:01:08,582 --> 01:01:10,582 I have not seen you before in the palace. 786 01:01:10,666 --> 01:01:12,958 Seeing how you are glancing about in a hurry… 787 01:01:14,041 --> 01:01:14,874 Well… 788 01:01:14,958 --> 01:01:17,417 Is this your first time in the palace and getting lost? 789 01:01:19,166 --> 01:01:20,791 I did the same thing at first too. 790 01:01:20,874 --> 01:01:22,125 Yes. 791 01:01:28,624 --> 01:01:30,833 But you seem familiar somehow. 792 01:01:35,291 --> 01:01:37,958 Seeing how he has luxurious clothes, a confident attitude, 793 01:01:38,041 --> 01:01:39,749 and isn't wary of people… 794 01:01:41,291 --> 01:01:42,749 He was born with a silver spoon. 795 01:01:43,624 --> 01:01:45,291 That's something for me to say. 796 01:01:45,874 --> 01:01:48,125 Aren't you that famous young master? 797 01:01:48,208 --> 01:01:51,375 You're known for your family, good looks, and talent in academics 798 01:01:51,458 --> 01:01:53,333 and martial arts. And your name was… 799 01:01:53,417 --> 01:01:54,291 Kim Hwan. 800 01:01:55,250 --> 01:01:57,250 I am Hwan from the Ansong Kim family. 801 01:01:57,833 --> 01:01:59,125 A relative. 802 01:01:59,208 --> 01:02:00,333 Am I that well-known? 803 01:02:01,958 --> 01:02:06,041 Of course, words about you have spread out of the palace too. 804 01:02:06,624 --> 01:02:08,624 It's an honor to meet you. 805 01:02:08,708 --> 01:02:11,500 I am also on my way out, so let us go together. 806 01:02:12,874 --> 01:02:14,417 I just came from that way. 807 01:02:14,500 --> 01:02:16,541 It's dark now, so I was a bit… 808 01:02:23,666 --> 01:02:24,624 Thus beheaded. 809 01:02:26,582 --> 01:02:29,166 He talks a lot. How come he never shuts up? 810 01:02:29,708 --> 01:02:31,874 That is why the aura is dark and eerie. 811 01:02:32,958 --> 01:02:37,000 That is the reason His Majesty is having nightmares every night. 812 01:02:38,250 --> 01:02:39,250 Nightmares? 813 01:02:40,833 --> 01:02:44,582 His Majesty has been having the same nightmare 814 01:02:44,666 --> 01:02:47,582 since his days in Ganghwa, and it is about… 815 01:02:48,417 --> 01:02:52,041 being beheaded for the crime of treason. 816 01:02:54,624 --> 01:02:55,958 KIM HWAN 817 01:02:58,166 --> 01:03:01,458 -My apologies. I did not recognize you. -Many people pass these gates. It is fine. 818 01:03:04,833 --> 01:03:06,000 LEE SAENG-MANG 819 01:03:13,833 --> 01:03:17,749 I want to go to a gisaeng house since I made a good friend today. 820 01:03:17,833 --> 01:03:19,666 -Gisaeng. -What's the best place here? 821 01:03:20,541 --> 01:03:23,541 That would be Oktajeong. 822 01:03:24,375 --> 01:03:25,874 The peals of the women's laughter 823 01:03:26,958 --> 01:03:30,083 sound like jade being tapped. That is why it is called Oktajeong. 824 01:03:32,208 --> 01:03:33,458 Let us go together. 825 01:03:34,166 --> 01:03:38,083 The bright moonlight makes tonight a perfect night to enjoy entertainment. 826 01:03:40,708 --> 01:03:42,250 Here you go. 827 01:03:42,333 --> 01:03:43,708 Let's go. 828 01:03:43,791 --> 01:03:46,166 -You're all working so hard. -Yes. 829 01:03:47,749 --> 01:03:49,417 You seem to be the same age as I am. 830 01:03:49,916 --> 01:03:51,375 You have the same hobby as me. 831 01:03:51,916 --> 01:03:53,666 What a wonderful connection. 832 01:03:54,458 --> 01:03:57,666 Right, I have yet to hear your name. 833 01:03:58,250 --> 01:03:59,291 Your name is… 834 01:03:59,874 --> 01:04:00,833 It's Lee Saeng-mang. 835 01:04:06,208 --> 01:04:07,833 It means "this life is ruined." 836 01:04:08,541 --> 01:04:09,541 Lee Saeng-mang. 837 01:04:14,458 --> 01:04:15,458 Bye. 838 01:04:32,541 --> 01:04:33,874 I'm sorry. 839 01:04:43,874 --> 01:04:45,458 You are a woman. 840 01:04:46,624 --> 01:04:48,582 What are you saying? I'm clearly a man! 841 01:04:48,666 --> 01:04:52,166 We do not take female customers. 842 01:04:59,458 --> 01:05:02,708 Girls! A young master is here! 843 01:05:24,125 --> 01:05:25,125 Yeah! 844 01:05:31,208 --> 01:05:33,417 It is an honor to meet you. 845 01:05:41,874 --> 01:05:43,041 Let me pour you… 846 01:05:49,375 --> 01:05:51,708 I do not drink more than three cups per day. 847 01:05:52,458 --> 01:05:53,833 I drank two cups already. 848 01:05:53,916 --> 01:05:56,666 I will leave the last cup for my friend. 849 01:05:59,375 --> 01:06:00,916 He is quite disciplined. 850 01:06:03,791 --> 01:06:07,208 Sir Yoo's son passed the civil service examination this time. 851 01:06:08,041 --> 01:06:09,083 Congratulations. 852 01:06:09,749 --> 01:06:12,541 But he was not appointed to a good position in Hanyang 853 01:06:12,624 --> 01:06:14,500 despite his talent. 854 01:06:16,125 --> 01:06:17,125 If you can help us, 855 01:06:17,624 --> 01:06:20,208 I will express my gratitude, regardless of the amount. 856 01:06:22,833 --> 01:06:27,582 Are you telling me to sell positions for money? 857 01:06:28,708 --> 01:06:30,541 Well, I mean, 858 01:06:31,125 --> 01:06:33,833 I would be very grateful if… 859 01:06:33,916 --> 01:06:37,125 But I heard that it has been a while since your son passed the exam. 860 01:06:38,000 --> 01:06:39,250 So why now? 861 01:06:39,333 --> 01:06:40,375 You see… 862 01:06:43,749 --> 01:06:45,708 So you contacted the Pungan Jo family first. 863 01:06:48,791 --> 01:06:52,624 My wife's family is distant relatives of the Pungan Jo family… 864 01:06:53,125 --> 01:06:54,333 I am deeply ashamed. 865 01:07:06,666 --> 01:07:10,417 I understand your desperation with worries that your talented son 866 01:07:10,500 --> 01:07:12,874 may not achieve his dream due to the family's faults. 867 01:07:14,333 --> 01:07:17,874 I will do my best so he can clear his dishonor and become a secretary. 868 01:07:19,250 --> 01:07:20,083 A secretary? 869 01:07:20,833 --> 01:07:22,208 Thank you! 870 01:07:22,291 --> 01:07:24,458 Thank you so much! 871 01:07:24,541 --> 01:07:25,749 You do not need to pay me. 872 01:07:26,708 --> 01:07:29,208 I just need a friend. 873 01:07:31,458 --> 01:07:32,874 Someone who can give his life. 874 01:07:35,333 --> 01:07:37,000 The lives of everyone in my family 875 01:07:37,500 --> 01:07:40,458 are yours from now on. 876 01:07:46,083 --> 01:07:48,041 Please pour a cup for me, 877 01:07:48,125 --> 01:07:49,708 since we are now friends. 878 01:07:49,791 --> 01:07:50,624 Yes. 879 01:07:51,708 --> 01:07:52,624 It will be an honor. 880 01:08:02,624 --> 01:08:04,958 -Now, everyone come in! -Yes. 881 01:08:06,874 --> 01:08:11,958 Now let us have fun like beasts, until we lose our minds! 882 01:08:15,000 --> 01:08:15,958 Oh, please! 883 01:08:16,624 --> 01:08:18,250 This is so much fun! 884 01:08:18,333 --> 01:08:19,874 Gosh, you're too much! 885 01:08:19,958 --> 01:08:22,500 -Look here! -And have a cup! 886 01:08:24,041 --> 01:08:26,749 -Here. -Young master! 887 01:08:28,541 --> 01:08:30,125 You are handsome. 888 01:08:31,874 --> 01:08:36,250 Who will be the one 889 01:08:37,333 --> 01:08:39,041 to untie my ribbon today? 890 01:08:47,041 --> 01:08:48,874 In my 20 years of life as a gisaeng, 891 01:08:49,708 --> 01:08:52,458 I have never seen anyone with such perverted tastes. 892 01:09:14,833 --> 01:09:16,458 This is dreadful. 893 01:09:19,417 --> 01:09:22,874 We have to drink on our own, even in a place like this? 894 01:09:24,250 --> 01:09:26,417 This is no time to say that. 895 01:09:26,500 --> 01:09:29,250 Even the most likely place, the secret storage, did not have the item. 896 01:09:29,916 --> 01:09:32,916 Then there is only one place left. The King's father-in-law's house. 897 01:09:33,000 --> 01:09:36,541 But they are trying to make him the Commander of the Palace Guards. 898 01:09:37,041 --> 01:09:38,958 It will be more difficult to sneak in now. 899 01:09:39,041 --> 01:09:41,333 Taking the Palace Guards means 900 01:09:41,417 --> 01:09:43,624 they want control over His Majesty's life itself. 901 01:09:43,708 --> 01:09:45,708 It is only a matter of time until the King's bodyguards 902 01:09:45,791 --> 01:09:47,166 who are in disguise are caught. 903 01:09:47,250 --> 01:09:50,375 What? Is that not extremely urgent? 904 01:09:51,166 --> 01:09:53,458 If the King's bodyguards get caught and disband, 905 01:09:53,958 --> 01:09:56,375 tracking down the corrupt ones at night, 906 01:09:56,458 --> 01:09:58,541 and raiding storages to find illegal ledgers 907 01:09:58,624 --> 01:10:00,874 would be something for me and you to do. 908 01:10:00,958 --> 01:10:03,291 Guarding during the day, and being assassins at night. 909 01:10:03,375 --> 01:10:05,291 The workload is going to be very stressful. 910 01:10:06,708 --> 01:10:07,874 Darn it. 911 01:10:09,333 --> 01:10:12,624 Did you summon me from Ganghwa to work me hard like this? 912 01:10:16,166 --> 01:10:17,541 On my way to Hanyang, 913 01:10:17,624 --> 01:10:20,874 I had a great dream in my heart as a man with passion. 914 01:10:22,666 --> 01:10:25,417 "I will sell my friend's name and be successful." 915 01:10:28,166 --> 01:10:30,916 You are the one who followed us 916 01:10:31,000 --> 01:10:33,125 when I said I will save Joseon from being corrupted. 917 01:10:34,708 --> 01:10:36,708 You did not say that. 918 01:10:36,791 --> 01:10:39,541 You were always talking about Hanyang, so I asked, 919 01:10:40,125 --> 01:10:41,666 and this is what you said. 920 01:10:46,375 --> 01:10:47,916 Why are you going to Hanyang? 921 01:10:52,125 --> 01:10:55,749 I will smack the rotting backside of Joseon. 922 01:11:03,000 --> 01:11:04,166 That I did. 923 01:11:05,500 --> 01:11:09,582 I did not know those wonderful words meant I must work to death. 924 01:11:09,666 --> 01:11:13,208 How foolish I was. 925 01:11:15,291 --> 01:11:17,375 Is it really different compared to before? 926 01:11:23,417 --> 01:11:26,083 Are they trying to take over the palace guards 927 01:11:26,166 --> 01:11:28,125 because they figured out what we were doing? 928 01:11:28,208 --> 01:11:31,083 No way. If they figured it out, I am sure they sent a spy here 929 01:11:31,166 --> 01:11:32,375 to eavesdrop on us. 930 01:11:33,375 --> 01:11:34,333 You are right. 931 01:11:42,624 --> 01:11:44,749 -So uncomfortable. -I'm getting drunk! 932 01:11:53,166 --> 01:11:54,958 Where's the restroom? 933 01:12:00,125 --> 01:12:01,125 Here it is. 934 01:12:07,791 --> 01:12:11,291 WOMEN'S ROOM, MEN'S ROOM 935 01:12:34,125 --> 01:12:35,083 You. 936 01:12:37,500 --> 01:12:38,500 I envy you. 937 01:12:39,708 --> 01:12:41,375 I, too, had that "thing" once. 938 01:12:42,500 --> 01:12:45,541 That "thing," which isn't mine anymore. 939 01:12:47,874 --> 01:12:50,125 Goodbye, my "Dragon!" 940 01:12:50,708 --> 01:12:53,000 Bye-bye, my "Little Dragon." 941 01:12:57,250 --> 01:12:59,083 I can't even pee standing. 942 01:13:01,458 --> 01:13:04,208 Only those who have it can pee standing in this dirty world. 943 01:13:05,500 --> 01:13:06,958 I'm so sad 944 01:13:07,041 --> 01:13:10,125 that my pee stops, and my tears stop too. 945 01:13:25,500 --> 01:13:27,417 I have no "Dragon," 946 01:13:28,582 --> 01:13:29,833 or "Dragon Balls." 947 01:13:31,624 --> 01:13:33,541 It would've been better if I died instead. 948 01:13:34,874 --> 01:13:37,375 This is too cruel! Why did this happen to me? 949 01:13:52,958 --> 01:13:53,791 What? 950 01:13:55,541 --> 01:13:59,291 Did we get caught for fabricating the "Red" with pig's blood too? 951 01:13:59,874 --> 01:14:02,208 Trying to make the King's father-in-law 952 01:14:02,291 --> 01:14:05,791 the Commander of the Palace Guards means they didn't figure out our moves. 953 01:14:05,874 --> 01:14:06,833 If they did, 954 01:14:08,333 --> 01:14:10,791 they would've already beheaded you and Captain Hong. 955 01:14:13,916 --> 01:14:15,291 Then why all of a sudden? 956 01:14:15,375 --> 01:14:18,874 The only changes are the Queen and Lady Uibin coming to the palace. 957 01:14:20,250 --> 01:14:22,624 The Queen used her power to hold Lady Uibin in check. 958 01:14:24,541 --> 01:14:26,749 Putting a sword to her husband's throat 959 01:14:26,833 --> 01:14:28,582 right after the royal wedding. 960 01:14:29,582 --> 01:14:30,624 What a scary woman. 961 01:14:32,083 --> 01:14:35,375 Since things went like this, let's stop searching for the item for now. 962 01:14:35,958 --> 01:14:39,166 We are preparing for the battle of power and justification. 963 01:14:39,250 --> 01:14:42,582 The only way for us to get rid of those in power 964 01:14:42,666 --> 01:14:46,500 is to prove their corruption with a surefire document. 965 01:14:48,375 --> 01:14:50,749 We cannot postpone the search for the double ledger, 966 01:14:51,708 --> 01:14:52,833 which is the key item. 967 01:14:52,916 --> 01:14:55,041 Then what should we do? 968 01:14:55,125 --> 01:14:57,916 Give them the position of the Commander of the Palace Guards. 969 01:14:58,791 --> 01:14:59,708 But… 970 01:14:59,791 --> 01:15:01,958 If you give them bait, they will be distracted 971 01:15:02,041 --> 01:15:03,958 and unable to watch their surroundings. 972 01:15:04,041 --> 01:15:06,624 If they are preoccupied with appointing the Commander, 973 01:15:06,708 --> 01:15:09,083 it will help us locate the double ledger. 974 01:15:10,166 --> 01:15:13,166 We can take back the position of the Commander of the Palace Guards 975 01:15:13,250 --> 01:15:14,624 when they think they had it. 976 01:15:14,708 --> 01:15:18,208 It is difficult to guard a position, but retrieving it is even more difficult. 977 01:15:18,291 --> 01:15:20,833 The Commander of the Palace Guards is a position for a warrior. 978 01:15:20,916 --> 01:15:22,958 Even if he is appointed only for show, 979 01:15:23,041 --> 01:15:26,000 if his body cannot support it, he cannot endure that position. 980 01:15:27,833 --> 01:15:29,041 On the first day of work, 981 01:15:29,125 --> 01:15:31,541 we shall cause a small accident to drag him out of it. 982 01:15:31,624 --> 01:15:34,749 If Kim Moon-geun is keener than we thought 983 01:15:35,833 --> 01:15:37,749 and finds out about the bodyguards… 984 01:15:39,083 --> 01:15:40,874 Then we must use the final method 985 01:15:41,833 --> 01:15:45,624 to keep the Palace Guards and secure the double ledger. 986 01:15:45,708 --> 01:15:47,874 If you have a good method, you must use it now. 987 01:15:47,958 --> 01:15:49,749 What is that final method? 988 01:15:53,624 --> 01:15:54,749 Assassination. 989 01:16:00,375 --> 01:16:01,958 That is how he will end up anyway. 990 01:16:19,958 --> 01:16:21,958 What is this dull room? 991 01:16:42,624 --> 01:16:45,291 Darn it, the bell rang! 992 01:16:56,375 --> 01:16:57,500 Was that not the Queen? 993 01:16:57,582 --> 01:16:59,582 Did she dress up in men's clothes to tail us? 994 01:16:59,666 --> 01:17:01,083 We cannot let her go like this. 995 01:17:01,666 --> 01:17:04,333 But we do not even know how much she has heard. 996 01:17:04,417 --> 01:17:05,833 And I am sure she is not alone. 997 01:17:05,916 --> 01:17:08,541 So we must track her down and silence her now. 998 01:17:16,500 --> 01:17:17,333 Your Majesty. 999 01:17:26,375 --> 01:17:28,708 This is no time to care about petty emotions. 1000 01:17:32,041 --> 01:17:33,624 I will do it myself. 1001 01:18:15,375 --> 01:18:16,250 Ten times. 1002 01:18:20,041 --> 01:18:21,458 Eleven times. Okay. 1003 01:18:23,291 --> 01:18:26,333 Darn it, I'll be doomed if the gates are closed. 1004 01:19:39,958 --> 01:19:41,666 {\an8}ALL CHARACTERS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND EVENTS IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTITIOUS, 1005 01:19:41,749 --> 01:19:42,624 {\an8}AND ARE UNRELATED TO HISTORICAL FACTS 1006 01:20:03,208 --> 01:20:06,041 {\an8}Your Majesty, you must not trust anyone anymore. 1007 01:20:06,125 --> 01:20:08,125 {\an8}People close to you can be more terrifying. 1008 01:20:09,541 --> 01:20:12,125 {\an8}You know who the culprit is. 1009 01:20:12,208 --> 01:20:13,208 {\an8}The culprit is… 1010 01:20:13,291 --> 01:20:15,000 {\an8}If the Queen heard everything… 1011 01:20:15,083 --> 01:20:17,375 {\an8}We will already be too late to stop the bloodbath. 1012 01:20:17,874 --> 01:20:20,791 {\an8}Who are you? How dare a girl come into the royal kitchen! 1013 01:20:20,874 --> 01:20:22,958 {\an8}At least while I'm here, 1014 01:20:23,041 --> 01:20:24,166 {\an8}I'm the boss. 1015 01:20:24,250 --> 01:20:25,582 {\an8}Is this how I hold it? 1016 01:20:31,958 --> 01:20:36,958 {\an8}Subtitle translation by: Hae-lim Lee