1 00:00:51,458 --> 00:00:54,541 ALL CHARACTERS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND EVENTS IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTITIOUS, 2 00:00:54,624 --> 00:00:56,333 AND ARE UNRELATED TO HISTORICAL FACTS 3 00:01:01,958 --> 00:01:03,417 Come on. 4 00:01:04,458 --> 00:01:06,708 The great Jang Bong-hwan, 5 00:01:06,791 --> 00:01:08,666 {\an8}hanging by a thread, 6 00:01:08,749 --> 00:01:10,125 {\an8}depending on this single tube. 7 00:01:12,250 --> 00:01:13,666 {\an8}Life is so futile. 8 00:01:13,749 --> 00:01:14,874 {\an8}Isn't it? 9 00:01:16,166 --> 00:01:18,791 {\an8}That suddenly gives me a strong will to live! 10 00:01:19,375 --> 00:01:21,582 {\an8}In this era, I'm Thomas Edison and Steve Jobs. 11 00:01:22,791 --> 00:01:24,582 {\an8}No, isn't there anyone much greater than that? 12 00:01:24,666 --> 00:01:26,958 {\an8}Like someone who saved mankind. 13 00:01:36,582 --> 00:01:38,375 {\an8}Something that must not be 14 00:01:40,291 --> 00:01:42,999 {\an8}has taken over the Queen's body. 15 00:01:43,582 --> 00:01:44,958 {\an8}Something wicked. 16 00:01:47,083 --> 00:01:50,250 Something wicked is inside her! 17 00:01:52,291 --> 00:01:53,874 I can't let you be. 18 00:01:54,582 --> 00:01:56,417 Be gone, forever. 19 00:02:03,291 --> 00:02:04,291 Willis Carrier. 20 00:02:05,041 --> 00:02:06,500 The inventor of the air conditioner. 21 00:02:11,833 --> 00:02:13,458 -What? -Your Majesty! 22 00:02:13,541 --> 00:02:15,375 Your Majesty, please wake up! 23 00:02:23,666 --> 00:02:27,000 EPISODE 7: A MASK 24 00:02:27,083 --> 00:02:29,041 -One hundred joules, charged. -Clear. 25 00:02:30,041 --> 00:02:32,375 Administer the epinephrine. Charge 150 joules. 26 00:02:32,458 --> 00:02:34,041 One hundred fifty joules, charged. 27 00:02:34,125 --> 00:02:34,958 Clear. 28 00:02:42,500 --> 00:02:44,582 -Please hurry! -All right. 29 00:02:46,582 --> 00:02:48,749 Is she not the Queen's court lady? 30 00:02:50,250 --> 00:02:52,541 Behind her seems to be the royal physician. 31 00:02:57,916 --> 00:02:58,749 What happened? 32 00:02:58,833 --> 00:03:00,333 Her Majesty is… 33 00:03:11,874 --> 00:03:14,500 Your Majesty! It's dangerous! 34 00:03:19,375 --> 00:03:20,874 Your Majesty, 35 00:03:20,958 --> 00:03:22,458 no matter how much I think of it, 36 00:03:22,541 --> 00:03:25,333 all of my nagging is for your own good, Your-- 37 00:03:25,417 --> 00:03:26,375 Your Majesty! 38 00:03:28,958 --> 00:03:29,874 Your Majesty! 39 00:03:31,541 --> 00:03:32,708 What happened? 40 00:03:32,791 --> 00:03:35,333 The royal physician is on the way… 41 00:03:36,375 --> 00:03:37,417 Your Majesty! 42 00:03:38,375 --> 00:03:40,458 You must not do this! 43 00:03:40,541 --> 00:03:43,208 You must not die like this! 44 00:03:43,291 --> 00:03:45,874 I promise I'll never nag at you again! 45 00:03:45,958 --> 00:03:50,000 So please wake up, Your Majesty! 46 00:03:50,833 --> 00:03:52,791 Do something, please! 47 00:03:54,417 --> 00:03:56,874 Your Majesty! Please! 48 00:03:56,958 --> 00:03:57,791 {\an8}JANG ****-HWAN 49 00:03:57,874 --> 00:03:59,125 {\an8}-Charge 100 joules. -100 joules, charged. 50 00:03:59,208 --> 00:04:00,041 Clear. 51 00:04:03,582 --> 00:04:05,000 150 joules, charged. 52 00:04:06,874 --> 00:04:08,125 He's back. 53 00:04:08,208 --> 00:04:09,791 What is this? 54 00:04:10,375 --> 00:04:11,250 That's so bright. 55 00:04:11,333 --> 00:04:12,708 What are they doing? 56 00:04:12,791 --> 00:04:14,000 His pulse is normal. 57 00:04:14,083 --> 00:04:15,000 Blood pressure? 58 00:04:15,083 --> 00:04:16,250 His blood pressure is normal too. 59 00:04:16,333 --> 00:04:19,708 A hospital? Am I back? 60 00:04:19,791 --> 00:04:21,375 I'm back! I'm really back! 61 00:04:21,458 --> 00:04:22,333 Mr. Jang Bong-hwan. 62 00:04:23,125 --> 00:04:24,333 That was a close call. 63 00:04:24,417 --> 00:04:25,791 I know, right? 64 00:04:25,874 --> 00:04:28,666 I thought I'd live out my life trapped in a woman's body. 65 00:04:28,749 --> 00:04:30,166 How many days has it been? 66 00:04:30,250 --> 00:04:31,166 Right. 67 00:04:31,250 --> 00:04:33,624 Looks like it's been a long time. My body feels so heavy. 68 00:04:33,708 --> 00:04:35,000 It's been a week. 69 00:04:35,083 --> 00:04:37,458 The time has passed the same as in Joseon. 70 00:04:37,541 --> 00:04:38,791 Could you help me up first? 71 00:04:38,874 --> 00:04:40,666 He's been unconscious for a week. 72 00:04:41,500 --> 00:04:43,458 I think it's safe to say he's in a vegetative state. 73 00:04:43,541 --> 00:04:46,208 What does that mean? A vegetative state? 74 00:04:46,291 --> 00:04:47,749 Hey, Dr. Lee. 75 00:04:47,833 --> 00:04:49,582 Were you really saying that to me? 76 00:04:49,666 --> 00:04:51,582 I'm totally fine. What do you mean I'm in a vegetative state? 77 00:04:51,666 --> 00:04:52,874 What the hell are you saying? 78 00:04:52,958 --> 00:04:55,125 -Please continue monitoring him. -Okay. 79 00:04:57,375 --> 00:04:59,291 Where are you going? Come back! 80 00:04:59,375 --> 00:05:00,666 I'm fine! 81 00:05:00,749 --> 00:05:01,833 I'm totally fine! 82 00:05:03,083 --> 00:05:05,541 What? Can no one hear me? 83 00:05:05,624 --> 00:05:07,874 I'm here! I'm back! 84 00:05:08,417 --> 00:05:10,250 Jang Bong-hwan is back! 85 00:05:11,250 --> 00:05:13,333 Just when is the royal physician coming? 86 00:05:14,417 --> 00:05:15,417 My Queen! 87 00:05:15,500 --> 00:05:16,624 -Your Majesty! -Your Majesty! 88 00:05:17,666 --> 00:05:18,500 My Queen. 89 00:05:18,582 --> 00:05:20,375 Wake up, My Queen! 90 00:05:21,500 --> 00:05:22,749 What in the world happened? 91 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:26,916 She only just stood up, 92 00:05:27,500 --> 00:05:30,083 and she collapsed with a pale face. 93 00:05:30,166 --> 00:05:33,000 There is no way she would be like this without a reason! 94 00:05:33,083 --> 00:05:34,458 It's poison. 95 00:05:35,582 --> 00:05:37,125 She must have ingested poison. 96 00:05:37,208 --> 00:05:38,166 What? 97 00:05:39,791 --> 00:05:42,166 That cannot be. 98 00:05:42,791 --> 00:05:46,250 We strictly manage ingredients and restrict entry, 99 00:05:46,333 --> 00:05:49,083 and Her Majesty did not eat anything here. 100 00:05:49,874 --> 00:05:51,624 What did the Queen do here? 101 00:05:52,208 --> 00:05:53,083 Did she cook here? 102 00:05:54,666 --> 00:05:55,541 Yes. 103 00:05:56,666 --> 00:05:59,874 Then there is a chance she might have eaten poison when she tasted food 104 00:05:59,958 --> 00:06:01,916 or tasted ingredients, Your Majesty. 105 00:06:02,958 --> 00:06:05,500 We cannot be certain of that, but… 106 00:06:06,291 --> 00:06:07,417 No way. 107 00:06:07,500 --> 00:06:09,666 I've always been anxious 108 00:06:09,749 --> 00:06:12,666 that something like this might happen, 109 00:06:12,749 --> 00:06:15,916 and it finally has. 110 00:06:16,541 --> 00:06:17,417 Poison? 111 00:06:17,999 --> 00:06:18,999 How could it be? 112 00:06:21,125 --> 00:06:21,958 Allow me… 113 00:06:22,541 --> 00:06:23,916 to examine her. 114 00:06:24,500 --> 00:06:25,500 Hurry. 115 00:06:37,458 --> 00:06:41,333 This is not the pulse of a living person. 116 00:06:42,417 --> 00:06:43,417 What does that mean? 117 00:06:55,749 --> 00:06:56,874 {\an8}She's in a living corpse state. 118 00:06:56,958 --> 00:06:58,958 {\an8}LIVING CORPSE STATE: A VEGETATIVE STATE WITH BREATHING BUT NO PULSE 119 00:06:59,041 --> 00:07:00,333 A living corpse state? 120 00:07:00,417 --> 00:07:03,874 It is named so because the symptoms are like those of a corpse. 121 00:07:06,166 --> 00:07:08,458 All of her blood and energy flowed to the top, 122 00:07:08,541 --> 00:07:12,458 so her heart is empty, and she stopped breathing. 123 00:07:12,541 --> 00:07:14,458 She will live if her energy returns. 124 00:07:14,541 --> 00:07:15,500 But if it doesn't… 125 00:07:18,333 --> 00:07:19,375 She will die. 126 00:07:23,749 --> 00:07:24,874 She will die? 127 00:07:26,291 --> 00:07:27,250 If that's the case, 128 00:07:27,833 --> 00:07:29,541 what must be done to save her? 129 00:07:30,874 --> 00:07:35,041 We must pour medicine for fainting and iris juice into her mouth. 130 00:07:35,125 --> 00:07:35,958 Chief Eunuch! 131 00:07:36,500 --> 00:07:37,791 Tell the apothecary right now! 132 00:07:37,874 --> 00:07:39,208 Yes, Your Majesty. 133 00:07:39,291 --> 00:07:41,166 Can the Queen last until then? 134 00:07:42,666 --> 00:07:44,333 That's the problem… 135 00:07:44,916 --> 00:07:47,458 Stop sitting idle. Do what can be done right now! 136 00:07:47,541 --> 00:07:50,166 Please save Her Majesty! 137 00:07:50,250 --> 00:07:53,458 We must move her elsewhere first. 138 00:07:58,250 --> 00:07:59,500 Let's go to Daejojeon Hall. 139 00:08:01,291 --> 00:08:02,250 Your Majesty. 140 00:08:03,083 --> 00:08:04,333 Your Royal Highness. 141 00:08:05,375 --> 00:08:08,208 We must get rid of that wicked being inside the Queen's body. 142 00:08:09,291 --> 00:08:10,375 Right now. 143 00:08:11,541 --> 00:08:13,833 How can we do that? 144 00:08:13,916 --> 00:08:18,458 We must place items that bring bad omens around Daejojeon Hall to seal the energy 145 00:08:19,166 --> 00:08:21,083 and clear it through a ritual. 146 00:08:22,291 --> 00:08:24,791 It's too dangerous. A ritual in the palace? 147 00:08:25,791 --> 00:08:27,000 If we get caught-- 148 00:08:27,083 --> 00:08:29,500 It's no use if we don't do it in the palace. 149 00:08:30,166 --> 00:08:33,958 It will only work when it's done as close as possible 150 00:08:34,041 --> 00:08:35,458 to the Queen. 151 00:08:48,208 --> 00:08:49,083 Hurry. 152 00:08:49,916 --> 00:08:51,041 Yes, ma'am. 153 00:08:51,125 --> 00:08:51,958 Are you done? 154 00:08:52,041 --> 00:08:53,333 Yes, I am done. 155 00:09:07,791 --> 00:09:08,666 What happened? 156 00:09:09,333 --> 00:09:11,749 The patient had a heart attack just now. 157 00:09:11,833 --> 00:09:14,000 Hey, look! Look here! 158 00:09:14,083 --> 00:09:15,458 Can't you hear me? 159 00:09:19,125 --> 00:09:20,125 Is he saying something? 160 00:09:20,208 --> 00:09:23,000 You can hear me, right? Of course you can. 161 00:09:23,083 --> 00:09:25,708 How can I be in a vegetative state when I can see and hear everything? 162 00:09:27,666 --> 00:09:28,500 Really? 163 00:09:28,582 --> 00:09:30,041 Is he really saying something? 164 00:09:30,125 --> 00:09:31,375 He says it's damn unfair. 165 00:09:31,458 --> 00:09:33,666 You fucking bastard! 166 00:09:33,749 --> 00:09:36,458 -Are your damn ears clogged with fat? -I'm sure he thinks it's unfair. 167 00:09:36,541 --> 00:09:37,791 He got caught up in the fight 168 00:09:37,874 --> 00:09:39,250 between Secretary Han and the Prime Minister, 169 00:09:39,333 --> 00:09:40,582 and he's taking the fall for everything. 170 00:09:40,666 --> 00:09:41,749 What are you saying? 171 00:09:41,833 --> 00:09:44,208 That bastard Secretary Han is behind all of this? 172 00:09:53,624 --> 00:09:55,000 Hurry up and treat her. 173 00:09:59,083 --> 00:10:00,708 He may be a lunatic, 174 00:10:01,375 --> 00:10:03,541 but he doesn't deserve to suffer like this. 175 00:10:03,624 --> 00:10:04,624 What can he do? 176 00:10:04,708 --> 00:10:06,624 It's a losing game for him.. 177 00:10:07,125 --> 00:10:09,291 It might actually be better that he's lying in bed. 178 00:10:09,375 --> 00:10:11,291 Are you serious? 179 00:10:11,375 --> 00:10:12,208 If you were in my shoes, 180 00:10:12,291 --> 00:10:14,208 would you stay down like a corpse and let them have their way? 181 00:10:14,291 --> 00:10:16,500 How can you say that as detectives? 182 00:10:19,250 --> 00:10:20,083 Now, 183 00:10:20,791 --> 00:10:23,833 I will put my neck out and apply this acupuncture. 184 00:10:39,916 --> 00:10:44,958 I will not forgive that bastard Secretary Han! 185 00:10:50,666 --> 00:10:53,624 I'm going to chew up your bones! 186 00:10:57,958 --> 00:10:59,541 Cheoljong, why are you here? 187 00:11:04,624 --> 00:11:06,458 -My Queen! -Your Majesty! 188 00:11:07,125 --> 00:11:08,041 Your Majesty! 189 00:11:08,708 --> 00:11:12,208 You already ate poison eating everything in your sight. 190 00:11:12,291 --> 00:11:14,041 What are you going to chew up now? 191 00:11:23,749 --> 00:11:25,666 She is now out of danger. 192 00:11:27,417 --> 00:11:29,541 Then how come she is still unconscious? 193 00:11:30,291 --> 00:11:32,125 She started breathing again, 194 00:11:32,208 --> 00:11:35,041 but she hasn't completely recovered yet. 195 00:11:35,999 --> 00:11:40,125 Her condition may worsen again, so we must continue watching her. 196 00:11:41,708 --> 00:11:43,708 Are you saying she's still in danger? 197 00:11:43,791 --> 00:11:47,250 Tonight will be crucial. 198 00:11:58,041 --> 00:12:00,500 His Majesty has gone to Daejojeon Hall. 199 00:12:02,874 --> 00:12:05,666 -Why? -Her Majesty the Queen collapsed, 200 00:12:06,582 --> 00:12:08,791 and he said he will look after her all night. 201 00:12:13,582 --> 00:12:14,500 I understand. 202 00:12:15,291 --> 00:12:16,624 You must get changed. 203 00:12:17,166 --> 00:12:18,417 I said I understand. 204 00:12:51,916 --> 00:12:52,916 Keep your lips sealed. 205 00:12:53,999 --> 00:12:56,541 If anyone finds out, you won't be safe, either. 206 00:12:56,624 --> 00:12:58,041 Of course. 207 00:12:58,125 --> 00:12:59,166 I am well aware. 208 00:13:04,624 --> 00:13:06,791 She just happens to be working 209 00:13:06,874 --> 00:13:09,291 for the lady-in-waiting who tends to the bedroom. 210 00:13:09,375 --> 00:13:12,791 Things are going perfectly! 211 00:13:14,291 --> 00:13:17,417 The great spirit must be helping us. 212 00:13:18,041 --> 00:13:19,500 Your Royal Highness, are you inside? 213 00:13:32,166 --> 00:13:34,125 I have an important prayer. 214 00:13:34,208 --> 00:13:36,375 I am preparing for it. 215 00:13:36,458 --> 00:13:37,708 It's not a big deal. 216 00:13:37,791 --> 00:13:38,624 Please have a seat. 217 00:13:40,166 --> 00:13:41,874 I have something to tell you. 218 00:13:44,250 --> 00:13:45,500 I've heard. 219 00:13:46,833 --> 00:13:50,166 You used your father to cancel the appeal, didn't you? 220 00:13:50,749 --> 00:13:52,250 You told me last time 221 00:13:53,458 --> 00:13:56,125 that I do not have to do anything myself. 222 00:13:56,708 --> 00:13:58,458 -I did. -If I were… 223 00:14:00,083 --> 00:14:01,666 to do something myself… 224 00:14:03,958 --> 00:14:04,874 Would that mean… 225 00:14:06,458 --> 00:14:08,749 that we can really defeat Her Majesty the Queen? 226 00:14:33,208 --> 00:14:35,458 I will stay by her side. 227 00:14:35,541 --> 00:14:36,958 You can all step outside. 228 00:14:38,333 --> 00:14:39,333 It is quite late. 229 00:14:39,417 --> 00:14:42,375 We are worried you may become unwell too, Your Majesty. 230 00:14:43,417 --> 00:14:44,291 It is fine. 231 00:14:45,208 --> 00:14:46,916 You may go, Chief Eunuch. 232 00:14:47,833 --> 00:14:48,958 Yes. 233 00:15:01,749 --> 00:15:04,666 I haven't had a day of peace ever since I came here. 234 00:15:05,458 --> 00:15:08,125 My husband, who sleeps with me in the same room, tries to kill me. 235 00:15:10,041 --> 00:15:11,458 If your tongue feels numb, 236 00:15:12,041 --> 00:15:13,624 do not hesitate to move your hand. 237 00:15:13,708 --> 00:15:14,833 "Get lost?" 238 00:15:14,916 --> 00:15:16,958 I mustered up the courage to apologize to you, 239 00:15:17,041 --> 00:15:18,666 and is that all you can say? 240 00:15:19,458 --> 00:15:22,000 Hey, it's up to the person who receives it. 241 00:15:22,083 --> 00:15:24,708 If it's to make yourself feel better, that's not an apology! 242 00:15:25,958 --> 00:15:28,500 It's too late, even if you understand now. 243 00:15:31,958 --> 00:15:33,708 I wished I wouldn't be too late 244 00:15:34,624 --> 00:15:36,541 to understand you. 245 00:15:43,749 --> 00:15:47,208 This is top-grade silk. 246 00:15:48,333 --> 00:15:50,791 If I made clothes with this, 247 00:15:50,874 --> 00:15:52,749 I would absolutely remember it. 248 00:15:53,291 --> 00:15:54,166 Are you sure? 249 00:15:56,125 --> 00:15:59,000 I heard you received silk to officially use silk flowers 250 00:15:59,083 --> 00:16:00,833 at the banquet. 251 00:16:00,916 --> 00:16:02,041 Yes. 252 00:16:02,125 --> 00:16:05,291 But is it not too much silk for just making flowers? 253 00:16:08,083 --> 00:16:09,083 You see… 254 00:16:10,417 --> 00:16:11,708 It was under the direction 255 00:16:11,791 --> 00:16:14,541 of Lord Kim Moon-geun, who oversees the Royal Cuisine Office. 256 00:16:20,208 --> 00:16:23,541 Was this silk also sent to Lord Kim Moon-geun? 257 00:16:24,874 --> 00:16:26,291 This is… 258 00:16:46,791 --> 00:16:48,375 He was burning something valuable, 259 00:16:48,458 --> 00:16:51,375 so I watched closely, as I found it suspicious. 260 00:16:51,458 --> 00:16:52,541 I am sure. 261 00:16:55,041 --> 00:16:56,500 Prince Yeongpyeong? 262 00:17:04,749 --> 00:17:06,500 Could it be the King's order? 263 00:17:07,250 --> 00:17:09,000 What did you say? 264 00:17:09,083 --> 00:17:10,500 Queen Dowager Jo and Uibin 265 00:17:10,582 --> 00:17:12,833 are planning such a ritual in the palace? 266 00:17:13,417 --> 00:17:14,375 Yes. 267 00:17:15,624 --> 00:17:18,083 I thought Uibin wasn't someone ordinary, 268 00:17:18,166 --> 00:17:20,500 but she seems to be at Queen Dowager Jo's level. 269 00:17:22,291 --> 00:17:23,541 Very well. 270 00:17:23,624 --> 00:17:26,874 We can teach two foolish women a lesson at the same time. 271 00:17:26,958 --> 00:17:30,500 Rituals and talismans may make good topics for gossip, 272 00:17:31,708 --> 00:17:33,291 but they are not critical. 273 00:17:34,500 --> 00:17:35,624 You're right. 274 00:17:36,375 --> 00:17:39,291 I wish we could teach them more than a lesson. 275 00:17:42,291 --> 00:17:45,291 This is Chief Eunuch. I bring urgent news. 276 00:17:45,375 --> 00:17:46,666 Come in. 277 00:17:52,417 --> 00:17:53,417 What is it? 278 00:17:54,166 --> 00:17:57,708 The Queen is in a living corpse state and has stopped breathing. 279 00:17:59,874 --> 00:18:01,333 She stopped breathing? 280 00:18:01,417 --> 00:18:04,291 The royal physician treated her, so she's breathing again, 281 00:18:04,375 --> 00:18:06,874 but she needs to be cared for all night long. 282 00:18:06,958 --> 00:18:08,874 Just how did that happen? 283 00:18:08,958 --> 00:18:12,166 It seems she may have ingested poison 284 00:18:12,666 --> 00:18:14,582 while she was cooking in the royal kitchen. 285 00:19:00,916 --> 00:19:02,874 If you truly wish to fight, 286 00:19:05,874 --> 00:19:07,541 if you truly wish to defeat her, 287 00:19:08,541 --> 00:19:09,582 from this moment on, 288 00:19:10,666 --> 00:19:12,916 you must not hide anything from me. 289 00:19:17,000 --> 00:19:18,417 Will you do that? 290 00:19:20,666 --> 00:19:23,458 Yes, I will. 291 00:19:26,958 --> 00:19:32,083 So, is the King exactly the same as how he seems? 292 00:19:42,041 --> 00:19:43,874 The King is 293 00:19:45,208 --> 00:19:47,166 also having the same dream. 294 00:19:50,125 --> 00:19:52,874 DAEJOJEON HALL 295 00:20:01,916 --> 00:20:03,708 Is she breathing? 296 00:20:10,250 --> 00:20:11,250 She is. 297 00:20:12,291 --> 00:20:15,916 If she was asleep, she wouldn't be so quiet. 298 00:20:19,582 --> 00:20:20,749 What's wrong? 299 00:20:20,833 --> 00:20:21,874 Are you feeling pain? 300 00:20:22,500 --> 00:20:23,874 Mother… 301 00:20:25,500 --> 00:20:27,749 You've always wanted a daughter. 302 00:20:28,958 --> 00:20:31,000 Are you happy now? 303 00:20:33,916 --> 00:20:35,749 When you're sick and in pain, 304 00:20:37,166 --> 00:20:38,958 you miss your mother more. 305 00:21:01,250 --> 00:21:02,791 You can beat this, my Queen. 306 00:21:04,250 --> 00:21:07,375 Be strong, just like you always have been. 307 00:21:07,458 --> 00:21:11,916 You must keep the promise you made to me about doing "no touch." 308 00:21:12,749 --> 00:21:16,208 I will forgive your strange way of speaking 309 00:21:17,417 --> 00:21:18,791 and your arrogant attitude. 310 00:21:23,541 --> 00:21:25,208 Please wake up. 311 00:21:45,541 --> 00:21:47,125 I'm glad you're in the palace. 312 00:21:47,208 --> 00:21:48,708 Is something wrong? 313 00:21:48,791 --> 00:21:51,208 Her Majesty the Queen is in a living corpse state. 314 00:21:52,458 --> 00:21:54,541 You mean she stopped breathing? 315 00:21:54,624 --> 00:21:56,833 Thankfully, she's breathing again now. 316 00:21:58,375 --> 00:22:01,250 You must take the State Tribunal to Seonwonjeon Hall now. 317 00:22:03,083 --> 00:22:05,166 Did someone harm Her Majesty? 318 00:22:05,250 --> 00:22:09,208 We point out the Queen Dowager and Uibin. 319 00:22:16,333 --> 00:22:18,958 {\an8}Be gone, evil spirit! 320 00:22:36,708 --> 00:22:37,916 What do you think you're-- 321 00:22:39,500 --> 00:22:42,624 How dare you barge into this place? 322 00:22:42,708 --> 00:22:44,666 Do you think you will get away with this? 323 00:22:52,833 --> 00:22:57,333 Did you think you would get away with harming the Queen? 324 00:22:59,749 --> 00:23:01,208 -Goodness! -Back off! 325 00:23:01,291 --> 00:23:02,208 What is going on? 326 00:23:02,291 --> 00:23:03,291 Search this place thoroughly! 327 00:23:10,874 --> 00:23:14,874 I was only praying for the peace of the government. 328 00:23:22,125 --> 00:23:25,125 This horrid thing was found near Daejojeon Hall. 329 00:23:25,708 --> 00:23:28,333 It has nothing to do with me. 330 00:23:29,500 --> 00:23:31,833 Are you saying it only has something to do with her? 331 00:23:33,666 --> 00:23:37,874 It seems that the great spirit you serve didn't tell you about your life span. 332 00:23:40,999 --> 00:23:42,833 You are going to die today. 333 00:23:46,458 --> 00:23:48,166 Please save me, Your Royal Highness. 334 00:23:49,500 --> 00:23:51,166 I just did 335 00:23:51,250 --> 00:23:53,125 what you asked me to… 336 00:23:53,708 --> 00:23:54,833 Keep your mouth shut! 337 00:23:56,749 --> 00:24:00,375 I will perform a ritual to lift the curse. 338 00:24:01,791 --> 00:24:03,541 A ritual to undo another? 339 00:24:06,541 --> 00:24:08,541 This palace must seem like a joke to you 340 00:24:08,624 --> 00:24:10,874 since you've started serving the spirit instead of the King! 341 00:24:10,958 --> 00:24:12,041 This is a misunderstanding. 342 00:24:12,708 --> 00:24:13,749 Too late. 343 00:24:13,833 --> 00:24:15,999 The Queen's life is already at risk. 344 00:24:18,125 --> 00:24:19,208 No way. 345 00:24:19,291 --> 00:24:20,833 You performed the ritual yourself. 346 00:24:21,417 --> 00:24:24,041 Do you not believe in its powers? 347 00:24:25,458 --> 00:24:28,166 How can you be swayed by a fraud like that? 348 00:24:29,417 --> 00:24:31,916 The crime of defamation of the Department of Royal Ladies, 349 00:24:31,999 --> 00:24:33,874 the crime of trying to assassinate the Queen, 350 00:24:33,958 --> 00:24:36,458 and the crime of causing turmoil in this nation! 351 00:24:36,541 --> 00:24:39,958 How are you going to pay for all of your crimes? 352 00:24:41,666 --> 00:24:45,375 How is the Queen's condition? 353 00:24:47,666 --> 00:24:49,916 Are you pretending to not know? 354 00:24:50,500 --> 00:24:52,333 Very well. I will tell you myself. 355 00:24:53,458 --> 00:24:54,417 She's been poisoned. 356 00:24:55,458 --> 00:24:58,916 Arsenic was found in an ingredient the Queen used for cooking. 357 00:25:01,874 --> 00:25:02,749 Arsenic. 358 00:25:04,041 --> 00:25:06,833 That's something you're familiar with, isn't it? 359 00:25:17,375 --> 00:25:18,250 I'm sure 360 00:25:19,708 --> 00:25:23,125 you're more familiar with it than I am, Your Royal Highness. 361 00:25:25,500 --> 00:25:27,083 You're still doing that. 362 00:25:28,125 --> 00:25:31,041 You're blaming me for the late King's death in your delusions. 363 00:25:35,250 --> 00:25:38,708 Human beings are so foolish, and they forget the past so easily. 364 00:25:40,083 --> 00:25:41,250 You still do not value your life 365 00:25:41,333 --> 00:25:43,500 despite surviving in exchange for your child's death. 366 00:25:49,208 --> 00:25:52,708 It was you who asked me for help back then. 367 00:25:53,874 --> 00:25:57,582 You asked me to spare your life in exchange for not looking further 368 00:25:57,666 --> 00:26:00,041 into arsenic or the late King's death. 369 00:26:02,958 --> 00:26:04,291 And what is this? 370 00:26:04,958 --> 00:26:06,833 You even lured the naive Uibin 371 00:26:06,916 --> 00:26:08,417 into curses and using poison! 372 00:26:08,500 --> 00:26:11,417 Aren't you ashamed to see the late King? 373 00:26:13,166 --> 00:26:14,250 But then again, 374 00:26:14,333 --> 00:26:17,166 if you knew shame, you would have died with the late King. 375 00:26:19,166 --> 00:26:21,666 It must be no use to say that I'm being falsely accused. 376 00:26:24,250 --> 00:26:26,624 Because I'm sure you know better than anyone else 377 00:26:26,708 --> 00:26:29,291 that I am. 378 00:26:29,375 --> 00:26:31,749 If you continue insisting, then I can't help it. 379 00:26:31,833 --> 00:26:32,958 Hear ye! 380 00:26:33,582 --> 00:26:35,500 Execute this shaman and Lady-in-waiting Han 381 00:26:35,582 --> 00:26:36,916 by cutting them into pieces! 382 00:26:37,500 --> 00:26:38,582 -Yes. -Yes. 383 00:26:40,541 --> 00:26:45,500 Please forgive me, Your Royal Highness! 384 00:26:45,999 --> 00:26:46,958 Your Royal Highness! 385 00:26:50,166 --> 00:26:51,458 As for the Queen Dowager… 386 00:26:53,749 --> 00:26:54,624 Please… 387 00:26:57,166 --> 00:26:58,541 don't kill me. 388 00:27:00,458 --> 00:27:02,916 Please don't kill me, Your Royal Highness. 389 00:27:02,999 --> 00:27:05,624 Begging won't save you this time. 390 00:27:05,708 --> 00:27:09,375 How long do I have to pity you and bear with you? 391 00:27:09,458 --> 00:27:12,041 I can't let this one slide. 392 00:27:12,666 --> 00:27:14,125 It was a mistake. 393 00:27:14,708 --> 00:27:19,541 Please give me a chance to make up for my mistake. 394 00:27:19,624 --> 00:27:22,958 Just how can you make up for a big crime like this? 395 00:27:27,166 --> 00:27:29,250 You must be thinking 396 00:27:30,999 --> 00:27:31,874 that you have 397 00:27:32,999 --> 00:27:36,375 the King in your hands, Your Royal Highness. 398 00:27:37,458 --> 00:27:40,333 Just like you did with the last King, 399 00:27:40,417 --> 00:27:43,166 which is why you stepped off your regency. 400 00:27:43,874 --> 00:27:45,125 Or have you forgotten? 401 00:27:55,666 --> 00:27:57,874 Are Queen Dowager Jo's words bothering you? 402 00:28:04,291 --> 00:28:06,291 I will check for you. 403 00:28:07,375 --> 00:28:09,083 About what kind of a man the King is. 404 00:28:19,041 --> 00:28:20,458 Just what is going on? 405 00:28:23,666 --> 00:28:24,791 Your Majesty! 406 00:28:32,833 --> 00:28:34,417 What is all this ruckus about? 407 00:28:34,500 --> 00:28:36,417 I'm taking Her Majesty. 408 00:28:38,250 --> 00:28:39,291 Take her? 409 00:28:40,458 --> 00:28:41,333 To where? 410 00:28:42,458 --> 00:28:43,916 I cannot tell you. 411 00:28:56,500 --> 00:28:59,291 You cannot tell me where the Queen is going? 412 00:29:03,624 --> 00:29:05,083 Is something wrong? 413 00:29:06,041 --> 00:29:07,375 That fake face. 414 00:29:07,458 --> 00:29:09,375 A ritual casting a curse on Her Majesty 415 00:29:09,458 --> 00:29:11,208 just took place in Seonwonjeon Hall. 416 00:29:12,166 --> 00:29:13,125 By Queen Dowager Jo 417 00:29:14,208 --> 00:29:15,541 and Uibin. 418 00:29:18,333 --> 00:29:19,874 Uibin would never do such a thing. 419 00:29:19,958 --> 00:29:20,791 Moreover, 420 00:29:21,833 --> 00:29:24,749 are you insisting a ritual caused the Queen's condition? 421 00:29:26,250 --> 00:29:28,250 Arsenic was found in the royal kitchen. 422 00:29:33,874 --> 00:29:36,375 The State Tribunal will begin investigating. 423 00:29:37,208 --> 00:29:39,417 I have something to ask you related to that. 424 00:29:41,500 --> 00:29:43,000 What did you and Prince Yeongpyeong do 425 00:29:44,166 --> 00:29:47,083 the night after the royal wedding? 426 00:29:49,582 --> 00:29:51,916 What in the world are you talking about? 427 00:29:52,500 --> 00:29:54,582 Show your true face. 428 00:29:54,666 --> 00:29:56,833 It looks like you do not remember. 429 00:29:58,041 --> 00:30:01,000 Then we must interrogate Prince Yeongpyeong officially. 430 00:30:06,375 --> 00:30:07,500 Stop right there! 431 00:30:12,166 --> 00:30:13,083 Your Majesty. 432 00:30:24,208 --> 00:30:26,333 Please do not move anymore. 433 00:30:27,333 --> 00:30:31,083 We wouldn't want your own army to harm the King they serve. 434 00:30:48,874 --> 00:30:50,000 Stop. 435 00:30:51,500 --> 00:30:52,958 Your King commands you. 436 00:30:57,666 --> 00:30:58,791 She's my woman. 437 00:31:01,541 --> 00:31:04,125 If you lay a finger on the Queen, 438 00:31:05,125 --> 00:31:07,375 you will be beheaded with this sword. 439 00:31:15,375 --> 00:31:18,874 I didn't know you cared so much for Her Majesty. 440 00:31:19,500 --> 00:31:21,291 There's a lot that you don't know. 441 00:31:23,000 --> 00:31:24,708 I will teach you myself. 442 00:31:39,958 --> 00:31:41,582 Can you see me? 443 00:31:46,500 --> 00:31:49,041 I am the King of this country! 444 00:31:52,458 --> 00:31:54,291 Whose army do you serve? 445 00:31:56,458 --> 00:31:57,749 My army. 446 00:31:59,458 --> 00:32:01,125 I command you all to back off. 447 00:32:14,708 --> 00:32:15,541 Your Majesty! 448 00:32:20,041 --> 00:32:21,666 What kind of impudence is this? 449 00:32:23,083 --> 00:32:24,500 Withdraw immediately. 450 00:32:25,250 --> 00:32:27,833 Unless you want a bloodshed in the sacred Daejojeon Hall. 451 00:32:28,624 --> 00:32:31,833 Prince Yeongpyeong, you are willing to get blood on your hands 452 00:32:31,916 --> 00:32:34,083 if it's His Majesty's order. 453 00:32:36,166 --> 00:32:38,166 I actually had a question for you. 454 00:32:38,833 --> 00:32:40,250 You came just in time. 455 00:32:44,250 --> 00:32:46,708 I did not order this investigation. 456 00:32:48,624 --> 00:32:52,541 Whose order is the State Tribunal following right now? 457 00:32:58,333 --> 00:33:00,916 I will review the case first. 458 00:33:03,083 --> 00:33:05,791 So no innocent person would be framed as the culprit again. 459 00:33:05,874 --> 00:33:08,833 Her Majesty the Queen is always the most innocent one! 460 00:33:10,166 --> 00:33:11,958 I told you 461 00:33:12,041 --> 00:33:15,500 that you will also be miserable if you make her miserable. 462 00:33:17,749 --> 00:33:19,666 I said it wasn't a threat, 463 00:33:19,749 --> 00:33:22,083 but I will have to go back on my word. 464 00:33:22,166 --> 00:33:23,541 How dare you! 465 00:33:34,291 --> 00:33:37,500 That woman isn't your cousin anymore. 466 00:33:39,166 --> 00:33:44,041 The one who's responsible for her well-being, happiness, and misery 467 00:33:45,333 --> 00:33:47,666 is not you, Commander. 468 00:33:48,417 --> 00:33:49,582 It is me. 469 00:33:55,166 --> 00:33:57,000 Move the Queen to her family's house. 470 00:34:00,833 --> 00:34:02,250 Bring the palanquin! 471 00:34:03,417 --> 00:34:04,500 -Yes! -Yes! 472 00:34:16,333 --> 00:34:17,333 Let's go. 473 00:34:28,708 --> 00:34:29,958 I arrived too late. 474 00:34:30,041 --> 00:34:30,874 I know… 475 00:34:32,582 --> 00:34:34,375 you've been trying to hide this side of you. 476 00:34:56,958 --> 00:34:58,000 Take her safely. 477 00:34:58,874 --> 00:35:00,000 Yes. 478 00:35:00,666 --> 00:35:02,125 I'm sorry for sending you alone. 479 00:35:16,000 --> 00:35:18,500 Don't lower your guard until you arrive. 480 00:35:19,083 --> 00:35:21,417 And guard her all night long when you arrive. 481 00:35:21,500 --> 00:35:22,458 -Yes! -Yes! 482 00:35:38,375 --> 00:35:42,000 Everyone else is probably resting comfortably in the palace. 483 00:35:43,083 --> 00:35:45,666 Why am I humming? 484 00:35:48,916 --> 00:35:49,749 By the way, 485 00:35:50,291 --> 00:35:52,333 Kim Hwan should be here already. 486 00:35:54,749 --> 00:35:56,208 I knew it. 487 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:02,874 I thought I couldn't see you before my field training… 488 00:36:04,958 --> 00:36:06,125 Who is this? 489 00:36:07,624 --> 00:36:10,291 I made a great friend today. 490 00:36:10,874 --> 00:36:13,958 This is Lee Saeng-bang. 491 00:36:14,041 --> 00:36:17,041 I met him while looking for my friend Lee Saeng-mang. 492 00:36:17,874 --> 00:36:21,166 I found it amazing that I made a new friend by such a coincidence, 493 00:36:22,250 --> 00:36:26,417 so I wanted to have you join us for some drinking and gambling. 494 00:36:27,333 --> 00:36:29,208 Does this place look like an inn? 495 00:36:30,125 --> 00:36:33,458 Drinking, gambling… You are a total mess! 496 00:36:33,541 --> 00:36:36,000 But we've always done that. 497 00:36:36,083 --> 00:36:38,666 It's because it was you. 498 00:36:38,749 --> 00:36:41,083 Because it was you, Kim Hwan, not anyone else. 499 00:36:42,582 --> 00:36:43,582 Because it was you. 500 00:36:45,791 --> 00:36:46,708 Were you 501 00:36:47,208 --> 00:36:48,666 such an easy man? 502 00:36:49,250 --> 00:36:52,458 How do you run into so many good friends and connections on the street? 503 00:36:52,541 --> 00:36:55,083 So I am just one of those common friends 504 00:36:55,166 --> 00:36:57,582 and easy-to-find connections on the street. 505 00:37:31,125 --> 00:37:34,125 Did you send Lee Saeng-bang away? 506 00:37:34,208 --> 00:37:35,375 You are needed at the palace. 507 00:37:36,708 --> 00:37:37,874 What? 508 00:37:44,125 --> 00:37:45,582 How come no one's here? 509 00:37:46,791 --> 00:37:50,874 Did everyone go see something good without me? 510 00:37:53,916 --> 00:37:56,250 I feel so left out these days for some reason. 511 00:38:01,375 --> 00:38:02,624 What? 512 00:38:06,916 --> 00:38:09,291 Lee Saeng-mang! You were alive! 513 00:38:09,375 --> 00:38:11,417 I finally got to meet you! 514 00:38:16,125 --> 00:38:17,624 I mistook you for someone else. 515 00:38:17,708 --> 00:38:19,291 I thought you were a good friend of mine. 516 00:38:20,250 --> 00:38:21,250 Please excuse me. 517 00:38:24,541 --> 00:38:29,125 I don't know about a good friend, but I have some good items. 518 00:38:38,041 --> 00:38:41,417 What are all these bizarre items? 519 00:38:41,500 --> 00:38:42,582 You see… 520 00:38:45,874 --> 00:38:49,000 Why are you out and about, when the curfew hasn't been lifted? 521 00:38:49,083 --> 00:38:50,500 Hide them. 522 00:38:52,791 --> 00:38:54,083 You! 523 00:38:55,125 --> 00:38:58,125 You are still selling these obscene items 524 00:38:58,208 --> 00:38:59,874 after all the beating last time? 525 00:39:00,458 --> 00:39:01,708 Obscene? 526 00:39:04,417 --> 00:39:07,000 This man tried to sell them to me! 527 00:39:08,624 --> 00:39:11,624 Take these two to the government office for disorderly conduct! 528 00:39:11,708 --> 00:39:12,874 -Yes! -Yes! 529 00:39:12,958 --> 00:39:13,958 No, I… 530 00:39:14,041 --> 00:39:15,000 Hey! 531 00:39:17,291 --> 00:39:21,250 Please go easy on me. I'm scared. 532 00:39:21,333 --> 00:39:24,500 He asked about the night after the royal wedding in particular. 533 00:39:25,083 --> 00:39:26,624 It means the Queen talked. 534 00:39:27,333 --> 00:39:30,083 Just when I thought she was staying quiet for once! 535 00:39:30,708 --> 00:39:32,666 If he knew that I tried to kill the Queen, 536 00:39:33,582 --> 00:39:35,125 He would have done more than just ask. 537 00:39:35,791 --> 00:39:37,041 on the day of his appointment, 538 00:39:37,125 --> 00:39:39,250 he said, "Correct the wrong and rectify the nation in a crisis." 539 00:39:39,333 --> 00:39:41,458 "Saving the country at risk 540 00:39:41,541 --> 00:39:43,958 and that power fears the King." 541 00:39:44,041 --> 00:39:45,541 How impudent! 542 00:39:45,624 --> 00:39:48,000 He's threatening to dethrone the King once he sees the opportunity. 543 00:39:48,083 --> 00:39:49,708 With an opponent like that 544 00:39:49,791 --> 00:39:51,833 perhaps you should have held it in. 545 00:39:51,916 --> 00:39:53,375 If His Majesty had stayed quiet, 546 00:39:53,458 --> 00:39:54,958 he would have dug into what we did that night. 547 00:39:55,541 --> 00:39:58,291 He set a trap that would reveal His Majesty's true self in any way. 548 00:39:58,375 --> 00:39:59,375 He's smart. 549 00:40:00,417 --> 00:40:02,749 It means he is onto something. 550 00:40:03,333 --> 00:40:05,250 I will find out how much he knows so far. 551 00:40:06,541 --> 00:40:10,541 Let's just hope that the Queen will wake up safely today. 552 00:40:11,125 --> 00:40:14,833 That's the most important thing for everyone. 553 00:40:14,916 --> 00:40:15,958 What about the field training? 554 00:40:16,041 --> 00:40:17,791 Kim Byung-in has got it in for us. 555 00:40:17,874 --> 00:40:20,333 That is all the more reason to move quickly. 556 00:40:20,417 --> 00:40:23,041 It means we don't have much time left. 557 00:40:26,083 --> 00:40:27,291 Put the light up there. 558 00:40:38,375 --> 00:40:39,749 How far has Her Majesty come? 559 00:40:40,333 --> 00:40:41,458 She's on her way. 560 00:40:41,541 --> 00:40:43,333 Did she really get over the worst? 561 00:40:44,541 --> 00:40:46,250 Yes, thankfully. 562 00:40:46,333 --> 00:40:47,333 Goodness. 563 00:40:48,375 --> 00:40:49,833 What kind of a disaster is this? 564 00:40:50,791 --> 00:40:52,041 Poison? 565 00:40:52,125 --> 00:40:53,000 Poison? 566 00:40:53,749 --> 00:40:56,874 I contacted all the skilled physicians of Joseon already. 567 00:40:58,250 --> 00:40:59,250 My goodness. 568 00:40:59,958 --> 00:41:01,958 This is the time for me to stay focused… 569 00:41:04,333 --> 00:41:05,333 to be calm, 570 00:41:06,500 --> 00:41:07,500 and to be cool-headed. 571 00:41:09,250 --> 00:41:13,375 Oh, dear. Your Majesty! 572 00:41:13,958 --> 00:41:16,417 Your Majesty! 573 00:41:17,749 --> 00:41:19,000 How could she be so cruel? 574 00:41:19,791 --> 00:41:21,708 Framing the Queen Dowager with poisoning 575 00:41:21,791 --> 00:41:22,874 when that's how she lost the late King? 576 00:41:23,500 --> 00:41:24,582 Given the situation, 577 00:41:24,666 --> 00:41:27,541 it would be best for you to stay away from the Queen Dowager. 578 00:41:28,166 --> 00:41:31,582 I gave them an excuse by visiting Seonwonjeon Hall. 579 00:41:31,666 --> 00:41:33,333 Don't blame yourself. 580 00:41:34,041 --> 00:41:35,666 They would have made an excuse for themselves. 581 00:41:36,541 --> 00:41:37,417 But… 582 00:41:38,833 --> 00:41:41,624 why did you move Her Majesty the Queen to her family's house? 583 00:41:41,708 --> 00:41:44,125 She must have been lonely here in the palace. 584 00:41:44,208 --> 00:41:46,208 She called for her mother in her sleep. 585 00:41:47,916 --> 00:41:50,958 So Her Majesty wanted it. 586 00:41:52,166 --> 00:41:53,000 What is it? 587 00:41:53,874 --> 00:41:55,041 Is something wrong? 588 00:41:58,125 --> 00:41:59,125 Nothing. 589 00:41:59,208 --> 00:42:00,624 Don’t you worry. 590 00:42:01,250 --> 00:42:03,916 I will tell you through my brother once things are settled. 591 00:42:10,708 --> 00:42:11,708 Your Majesty. 592 00:42:19,417 --> 00:42:20,333 Please… 593 00:42:20,833 --> 00:42:22,749 Are you going to defy a King's order? 594 00:42:29,208 --> 00:42:30,666 Please do not get hurt. 595 00:42:33,375 --> 00:42:34,333 I won't. 596 00:42:49,916 --> 00:42:51,125 With you here, 597 00:42:52,791 --> 00:42:55,083 it feels like I've gone back in time. 598 00:42:57,708 --> 00:42:58,791 Byung-in! 599 00:43:02,708 --> 00:43:06,000 You are the only one who can find me when I hide. 600 00:43:06,749 --> 00:43:08,791 I will not let you go. 601 00:43:11,500 --> 00:43:12,916 I will not forget you. 602 00:43:17,000 --> 00:43:18,749 If only I can go back in time… 603 00:43:25,708 --> 00:43:26,833 She is my woman. 604 00:43:33,666 --> 00:43:35,541 You should have been mine. 605 00:43:38,333 --> 00:43:40,166 And I should have been yours. 606 00:44:28,582 --> 00:44:29,624 Do you know who I am? 607 00:44:30,541 --> 00:44:35,250 I am Kim Hwan, and I will be an official at the Command of Justice! 608 00:44:35,333 --> 00:44:37,000 You used a grain loan in advance, 609 00:44:37,083 --> 00:44:38,708 and now you're promoting yourself in advance? 610 00:44:38,791 --> 00:44:41,291 In advance? I am a scholar with integrity! 611 00:44:42,749 --> 00:44:44,916 Even with these looks and talent, 612 00:44:45,000 --> 00:44:48,041 I am only a physician at Sungkyunkwan! Can't you tell from that? 613 00:44:48,582 --> 00:44:51,916 I never negotiate with injustice! 614 00:44:51,999 --> 00:44:53,208 Be quiet! 615 00:44:53,874 --> 00:44:55,708 We have a noisy one today. 616 00:44:55,791 --> 00:44:57,166 How dare you! 617 00:44:57,250 --> 00:45:00,458 If you let me out right now, I will give you five nyang! 618 00:45:01,458 --> 00:45:02,624 I'll take… 619 00:45:05,250 --> 00:45:06,375 the five nyang. 620 00:45:08,541 --> 00:45:10,749 I will teach you something valuable if you do. 621 00:45:20,458 --> 00:45:21,749 After you hear what I tell you today… 622 00:45:25,291 --> 00:45:27,458 you won't be who you once were anymore. 623 00:45:29,708 --> 00:45:32,458 You will become a true adult. 624 00:45:48,500 --> 00:45:49,791 Are you going to the palace? 625 00:45:50,500 --> 00:45:51,582 Yes. Good to see you. 626 00:45:52,083 --> 00:45:54,125 I heard what happened with the King yesterday. 627 00:45:55,582 --> 00:45:56,582 Yes. 628 00:45:56,666 --> 00:45:58,874 Even the most useless man 629 00:45:58,958 --> 00:46:02,250 would try to be a man if you pressure him like that. 630 00:46:02,333 --> 00:46:04,208 Why did you do something you weren't even ordered to do? 631 00:46:04,291 --> 00:46:05,582 That's… 632 00:46:06,624 --> 00:46:07,624 Those eyes. 633 00:46:08,666 --> 00:46:11,916 The eyes of a man repressing his true self. 634 00:46:15,541 --> 00:46:18,375 I think I got overzealous to not worry 635 00:46:19,375 --> 00:46:20,624 the Grand Queen Dowager. 636 00:46:22,916 --> 00:46:24,041 Watch yourself. 637 00:46:26,041 --> 00:46:26,874 Father. 638 00:46:30,041 --> 00:46:33,582 Are you not curious about the Queen's condition? 639 00:46:34,874 --> 00:46:37,250 I heard that she got over the worst. 640 00:46:37,333 --> 00:46:39,458 But she is still unconscious. 641 00:46:40,291 --> 00:46:42,291 I'm sure she will recover soon. 642 00:46:44,666 --> 00:46:45,791 Is that all? 643 00:46:46,582 --> 00:46:50,458 I heard the Grand Queen Dowager mention the Queen's deposition. 644 00:46:50,541 --> 00:46:52,833 She was merely speaking in a moment of anger. 645 00:46:52,916 --> 00:46:54,250 She did not really mean it. 646 00:46:54,333 --> 00:46:56,166 You're worrying for no reason. 647 00:46:57,250 --> 00:47:01,125 I know how much you care about the Queen. 648 00:47:01,208 --> 00:47:02,541 Don't worry. 649 00:47:02,624 --> 00:47:05,541 I worry about her as well, although not as much as you do. 650 00:47:06,999 --> 00:47:07,958 Yes. 651 00:47:08,749 --> 00:47:09,749 See you in the palace. 652 00:47:30,417 --> 00:47:33,624 The King's father-in-law has sent many gifts again. 653 00:47:35,041 --> 00:47:36,582 How is the Queen's condition? 654 00:47:37,791 --> 00:47:39,458 She overcame the worst, 655 00:47:39,541 --> 00:47:42,041 but she needs recuperation, so she has gone to her home. 656 00:47:42,125 --> 00:47:44,208 Troubles don't stop coming. 657 00:47:44,999 --> 00:47:48,791 She never fully recovered since the accident. 658 00:47:48,874 --> 00:47:50,541 She's somewhat broken. 659 00:47:51,375 --> 00:47:53,708 We're using her by fixing her for now, 660 00:47:53,791 --> 00:47:57,083 but she's now in a living corpse state. How can she be so weak? 661 00:47:57,916 --> 00:48:00,833 And if Uibin gives birth to a prince before she does, 662 00:48:00,916 --> 00:48:02,916 Queen Dowager Jo might become reckless again. 663 00:48:02,999 --> 00:48:04,582 Don't worry. 664 00:48:04,666 --> 00:48:06,749 I have prepared a countermeasure. 665 00:48:07,582 --> 00:48:08,666 A countermeasure? 666 00:48:08,749 --> 00:48:11,582 I have forbidden the two other candidates 667 00:48:11,666 --> 00:48:13,916 from getting married. 668 00:48:13,999 --> 00:48:16,624 I can always count on you, my brother. 669 00:48:18,500 --> 00:48:22,749 Apparently, Byung-in pressured the King intensely last night. 670 00:48:24,708 --> 00:48:27,833 Everyone was weird about the King yesterday. 671 00:48:28,500 --> 00:48:31,541 Like there was something more to him than meets the eye. 672 00:48:34,708 --> 00:48:36,666 The King is not like the late King. 673 00:48:36,749 --> 00:48:39,417 Of course. It was you who chose him. 674 00:48:39,500 --> 00:48:42,666 There is only one reason why I made him the King. 675 00:48:42,749 --> 00:48:46,417 It was so you wouldn't have to make the same painful choice 676 00:48:46,500 --> 00:48:48,125 you made with the late King. 677 00:48:48,708 --> 00:48:49,833 That's true. 678 00:48:51,291 --> 00:48:53,125 It was awfully painful. 679 00:48:53,749 --> 00:48:57,417 I protected this country by covering my hands in my grandson's blood. 680 00:48:58,458 --> 00:49:02,791 That is why I can never forgive anyone who tries to sabotage it. 681 00:49:05,582 --> 00:49:10,582 STATE TRIBUNAL 682 00:49:57,333 --> 00:49:58,375 You first. 683 00:49:58,458 --> 00:49:59,500 No, you first. 684 00:49:59,582 --> 00:50:00,708 No, you first. 685 00:50:00,791 --> 00:50:01,916 No. 686 00:50:03,541 --> 00:50:04,749 You first. 687 00:50:31,458 --> 00:50:32,666 Where am I? 688 00:50:33,624 --> 00:50:35,916 Joseon? Hellish modern-day Korea? 689 00:50:42,874 --> 00:50:43,833 Joseon it is. 690 00:50:46,749 --> 00:50:49,291 I can't say it's a relief since I don't have my "thing", 691 00:50:49,375 --> 00:50:52,208 but I can't say it's all bad since I can move and check. 692 00:50:53,833 --> 00:50:56,125 But why is it so bright in here? 693 00:51:16,541 --> 00:51:17,541 A golden empire… 694 00:51:18,666 --> 00:51:19,624 Inca? 695 00:51:23,749 --> 00:51:24,791 Your Majesty! 696 00:51:27,999 --> 00:51:30,541 I was scared that I time-traveled somewhere weird. 697 00:51:31,833 --> 00:51:33,541 You finally woke up! 698 00:51:34,708 --> 00:51:36,250 Talk about a deja-vu. 699 00:51:36,333 --> 00:51:38,041 Let's not make the same fuss again. 700 00:51:40,458 --> 00:51:42,874 But you were in a grave condition! 701 00:51:42,958 --> 00:51:44,874 You completely stopped breathing. 702 00:51:46,874 --> 00:51:48,166 Hush. 703 00:51:49,582 --> 00:51:50,582 I stopped breathing? 704 00:51:51,166 --> 00:51:53,500 The royal physician said it's a living corpse state, 705 00:51:53,582 --> 00:51:55,041 as in you were like a dead body. 706 00:51:56,833 --> 00:51:58,250 So I was in a vegetative state here, too. 707 00:51:59,250 --> 00:52:00,916 By the way, what is this place? 708 00:52:02,375 --> 00:52:03,958 This is your family's house. 709 00:52:05,375 --> 00:52:06,582 That means 710 00:52:06,666 --> 00:52:08,375 I now cannot avoid the encounter 711 00:52:08,458 --> 00:52:10,417 I've been wanting to avoid so desperately. 712 00:52:10,999 --> 00:52:13,582 -What? -I am confident in everything, 713 00:52:13,666 --> 00:52:15,582 but there's a type that I just can't deal with. 714 00:52:16,833 --> 00:52:18,874 They are like my natural enemies. 715 00:52:20,458 --> 00:52:21,749 Fathers of women. 716 00:52:22,582 --> 00:52:23,500 Your Majesty! 717 00:52:24,582 --> 00:52:26,874 -Your Majesty! -Oh, dear. 718 00:52:27,541 --> 00:52:30,208 Your Majesty, are you okay? 719 00:52:30,291 --> 00:52:31,333 Can you breathe? 720 00:52:31,417 --> 00:52:33,999 Do you need anything? Shall I call the royal physician? 721 00:52:34,083 --> 00:52:36,458 You're going to lose your breath before I do. 722 00:52:37,291 --> 00:52:40,208 -Here, drink up. -Sure. 723 00:52:41,999 --> 00:52:44,250 But that medicine is for filling the Yin energy of women… 724 00:52:44,333 --> 00:52:45,333 There. 725 00:52:46,125 --> 00:52:48,291 Why are you sweating so much? 726 00:52:51,666 --> 00:52:52,749 My goodness. 727 00:52:53,250 --> 00:52:55,500 I was so worried 728 00:52:56,291 --> 00:52:58,375 that I couldn't sleep at all. 729 00:52:58,958 --> 00:53:00,250 The insides of my mouth felt coarse, 730 00:53:00,333 --> 00:53:02,208 so I couldn't eat anything since last night, 731 00:53:02,291 --> 00:53:05,666 and my eyesight is darkened when I stand up. 732 00:53:06,250 --> 00:53:07,541 You must have been shocked. 733 00:53:08,708 --> 00:53:10,916 Worries are the cause of all illnesses. 734 00:53:10,999 --> 00:53:12,708 So please rest and recover. 735 00:53:12,791 --> 00:53:15,749 Yes, I will do so. 736 00:53:15,833 --> 00:53:17,166 I hope you get well soon. 737 00:53:17,250 --> 00:53:18,083 Now if you'll excuse me… 738 00:53:19,458 --> 00:53:21,417 Your Majesty. Where are you going? 739 00:53:22,417 --> 00:53:25,791 Wait, I should go through the formalities. 740 00:53:28,041 --> 00:53:30,708 Don't do that. You're making this even more uncomfortable. 741 00:53:30,791 --> 00:53:32,500 No. 742 00:53:32,582 --> 00:53:34,125 I bow to you, Your Majesty. 743 00:53:36,041 --> 00:53:37,166 No! 744 00:53:41,666 --> 00:53:42,833 My goodness! 745 00:53:43,791 --> 00:53:45,999 Allow me to bow once more. 746 00:53:46,999 --> 00:53:48,333 Father! 747 00:53:48,417 --> 00:53:50,666 Everyone in Joseon is formal with me as the Queen. 748 00:53:51,250 --> 00:53:52,791 So as long as I am here, 749 00:53:52,874 --> 00:53:56,458 please let me be your daughter, So-yong. 750 00:53:59,916 --> 00:54:03,083 I guess loneliness follows great honor. 751 00:54:04,541 --> 00:54:05,666 I understand. 752 00:54:06,375 --> 00:54:10,250 I will treat you as how I used to treat you, 753 00:54:10,333 --> 00:54:12,999 so you can be comfortable while you're here. 754 00:54:14,291 --> 00:54:15,417 Yes. Have a seat. 755 00:54:16,375 --> 00:54:18,417 Yes, thank you. 756 00:54:28,666 --> 00:54:31,791 No matter how much I had this room decorated, it was empty. 757 00:54:32,958 --> 00:54:36,666 Now that you are here, this room is finally glowing brightly. 758 00:54:38,916 --> 00:54:39,916 Yes. 759 00:54:40,500 --> 00:54:44,083 It's so bright that it's blinding. 760 00:54:45,624 --> 00:54:46,833 I love it. 761 00:54:50,291 --> 00:54:53,208 I really tried to make it nice as to not taint your reputation. 762 00:54:53,791 --> 00:54:55,624 I prepared other things, too. 763 00:54:56,624 --> 00:54:58,916 And as always, only the best ones. 764 00:55:38,041 --> 00:55:39,833 Next skilled physician, please come in. 765 00:55:40,624 --> 00:55:42,999 How come there are so many skilled physicians here 766 00:55:43,083 --> 00:55:44,791 when there wasn't any on the other side? 767 00:55:52,708 --> 00:55:54,541 Are more people coming? 768 00:55:54,624 --> 00:55:56,208 What's with this feast? 769 00:55:56,291 --> 00:55:57,417 It's your breakfast. 770 00:56:01,208 --> 00:56:02,791 For you to recover energy, 771 00:56:02,874 --> 00:56:05,624 His Excellency prepared soft-shelled turtle soup. 772 00:56:05,708 --> 00:56:06,874 Here. 773 00:56:09,541 --> 00:56:10,958 Soft-shelled turtle for breakfast? 774 00:56:18,417 --> 00:56:20,458 What is it? 775 00:56:21,708 --> 00:56:23,083 Ta-da! 776 00:56:31,375 --> 00:56:34,417 It's an honor to be at your service, Your Majesty. 777 00:56:39,874 --> 00:56:42,791 She's the best visiting stylist in Joseon. 778 00:56:43,708 --> 00:56:45,874 But I'm a natural-born beauty. I don’t need styling. 779 00:56:48,541 --> 00:56:49,958 Please come. 780 00:57:00,208 --> 00:57:02,083 Appeal for deposition, poison… 781 00:57:03,333 --> 00:57:06,041 How can they be so desperate to bring down Her Majesty? 782 00:57:06,125 --> 00:57:07,582 Don't worry. 783 00:57:08,624 --> 00:57:11,250 The more the forces who mean to harm her go berserk, 784 00:57:12,125 --> 00:57:13,749 The stronger I will grow as well. 785 00:57:15,833 --> 00:57:20,083 Her Majesty is so lucky to have a cousin like you. 786 00:57:28,375 --> 00:57:30,291 Do you remember this item, by any chance? 787 00:57:30,375 --> 00:57:32,291 Come on, it's just silk. 788 00:57:33,833 --> 00:57:36,208 What's so special about it? 789 00:57:36,791 --> 00:57:40,083 Have you ever gifted someone with a robe made with this? 790 00:57:41,708 --> 00:57:44,582 Ever since Her Majesty has become the Queen, 791 00:57:44,666 --> 00:57:47,666 I've only been receiving gifts, not giving them. 792 00:57:48,291 --> 00:57:49,624 I now only send gifts to 793 00:57:49,708 --> 00:57:51,582 Her Royal Highness the Grand Queen Dowager. 794 00:57:52,582 --> 00:57:53,708 I see. 795 00:57:55,417 --> 00:57:57,000 Although, now that I think of it, 796 00:57:57,958 --> 00:58:00,708 the storages have been robbed twice recently. 797 00:58:01,874 --> 00:58:05,624 Perhaps this silk was one of the stolen items. 798 00:58:05,708 --> 00:58:07,791 Are you saying your house was attacked? 799 00:58:08,375 --> 00:58:09,582 No. 800 00:58:10,417 --> 00:58:13,208 It is dangerous to store all the valuables in one place, 801 00:58:13,291 --> 00:58:15,833 so it must be divided and stored in different places, 802 00:58:15,916 --> 00:58:17,541 so I have several storages. 803 00:58:18,874 --> 00:58:19,791 And… 804 00:58:20,375 --> 00:58:24,125 they robbed the storages with the most valuable items. 805 00:58:26,708 --> 00:58:30,458 Just thinking about it hurts the back of my neck. 806 00:58:32,582 --> 00:58:34,541 My precious babies. 807 00:58:35,708 --> 00:58:37,083 Is there a way to check 808 00:58:37,166 --> 00:58:39,708 if this silk was one of the stolen items? 809 00:58:41,417 --> 00:58:43,000 There are so many items, 810 00:58:43,083 --> 00:58:46,083 and it's a bit dangerous to list up the items. 811 00:58:47,500 --> 00:58:48,958 Speaking of… 812 00:58:52,250 --> 00:58:54,208 Don't talk to anyone about my storages. 813 00:58:54,291 --> 00:58:56,541 No good could come of others knowing about it. 814 00:58:57,916 --> 00:58:59,166 I understand. 815 00:58:59,916 --> 00:59:01,375 By the way, 816 00:59:01,958 --> 00:59:05,291 have you heard anything weird from your father? 817 00:59:06,582 --> 00:59:07,958 Is something wrong? 818 00:59:10,375 --> 00:59:12,458 It's been bothering me how the Grand Queen Dowager 819 00:59:12,541 --> 00:59:14,916 has been unhappy with Her Majesty 820 00:59:15,000 --> 00:59:18,624 ever since she saved His Majesty and Uibin. 821 00:59:19,458 --> 00:59:22,874 And I keep having nightmares of Her Majesty being deposed. 822 00:59:23,458 --> 00:59:24,417 Deposed? 823 00:59:24,500 --> 00:59:26,041 Don't ever think of such a thing. 824 00:59:27,833 --> 00:59:30,375 There's a rumor that the Queen candidates who failed 825 00:59:30,458 --> 00:59:33,000 have received secret messages. 826 00:59:33,582 --> 00:59:36,874 I wonder if they are thinking of appointing a new Queen. 827 00:59:38,083 --> 00:59:41,624 It's been making me binge-eat these days. 828 00:59:43,666 --> 00:59:46,541 They would never give up on someone like Her Majesty. 829 00:59:47,500 --> 00:59:48,417 Right? 830 00:59:50,291 --> 00:59:55,791 I must send more gifts to Her Royal Highness the Grand Queen Dowager! 831 00:59:57,541 --> 00:59:59,083 How are you feeling? 832 00:59:59,166 --> 01:00:00,000 What? 833 01:00:01,041 --> 01:00:02,458 This is nothing. 834 01:00:02,541 --> 01:00:03,375 I'll feel better soon-- 835 01:00:05,208 --> 01:00:06,250 Perhaps not "soon." 836 01:00:07,958 --> 01:00:09,708 How did you get into such an accident? 837 01:00:11,291 --> 01:00:14,375 I just forgot my age and overstrained myself. 838 01:00:19,708 --> 01:00:22,624 This is no time to be laughing. 839 01:00:35,458 --> 01:00:36,791 How do you feel? 840 01:00:36,874 --> 01:00:38,541 I feel like a Barbie doll. 841 01:00:38,624 --> 01:00:39,749 That's good! 842 01:00:41,958 --> 01:00:43,874 That does mean you like it, right? 843 01:01:11,833 --> 01:01:13,250 The smell of old books. 844 01:01:14,749 --> 01:01:16,541 It smells like someone studying for a state exam. 845 01:01:17,417 --> 01:01:19,041 If you were a man, 846 01:01:19,125 --> 01:01:21,541 you would have gone into the palace by passing the governmental exam. 847 01:01:21,624 --> 01:01:23,333 You always loved studying and reading. 848 01:01:25,541 --> 01:01:27,458 No one enjoys studying. 849 01:01:27,541 --> 01:01:29,541 I just did my best to make my father happy. 850 01:01:30,666 --> 01:01:32,874 Since the price for my life was my mother's life, 851 01:01:33,582 --> 01:01:35,749 so I thought I had to make myself worth that. 852 01:01:36,624 --> 01:01:38,666 I guess that's why you read books and studied 853 01:01:38,749 --> 01:01:41,582 without sleeping until your nose bled on your birthdays. 854 01:01:52,833 --> 01:01:53,833 So-yong. 855 01:01:59,749 --> 01:02:00,958 Happy birthday. 856 01:02:07,041 --> 01:02:10,375 My birthday is the anniversary of my mother's death, so… 857 01:02:12,833 --> 01:02:14,417 So I felt bad about it every time. 858 01:02:17,291 --> 01:02:19,041 That's what I just thought. 859 01:02:19,624 --> 01:02:20,458 Your Majesty. 860 01:02:21,582 --> 01:02:24,541 Your memories are finally back! 861 01:02:26,833 --> 01:02:27,708 What is this? 862 01:02:27,791 --> 01:02:30,291 What's this memory that's not mine, but feels like it is? 863 01:02:41,624 --> 01:02:42,500 {\an8}KIM CHANG-HYUP 864 01:02:43,083 --> 01:02:45,458 Move! Make way! 865 01:02:45,958 --> 01:02:47,417 Hey! 866 01:02:47,500 --> 01:02:50,375 Kim Chang-hyup, the current Minister of War. 867 01:02:50,458 --> 01:02:52,791 The one leading the military corruption, 868 01:02:53,375 --> 01:02:55,375 who embezzled money paid to avoid military service. 869 01:02:57,541 --> 01:02:58,541 {\an8}Kim Seok-geun. 870 01:02:59,125 --> 01:03:00,458 The current Left State Councilor. 871 01:03:00,541 --> 01:03:03,291 The leader of the Office of Finance, leading the grain loan corruption 872 01:03:03,375 --> 01:03:04,874 and pocketing gifts for the King. 873 01:03:06,083 --> 01:03:06,916 {\an8}Kim Byung-hak. 874 01:03:07,000 --> 01:03:08,166 The current Chief State Councilor. 875 01:03:08,791 --> 01:03:12,000 He leads the corruption by taxing people for unusable plots of land, 876 01:03:12,749 --> 01:03:14,375 colluding with the local magistrates. 877 01:03:18,458 --> 01:03:19,417 Kim Moon-geun. 878 01:03:20,624 --> 01:03:21,624 The Queen's father. 879 01:03:22,166 --> 01:03:23,333 That's what I'm saying. 880 01:03:29,291 --> 01:03:31,083 The King's father-in-law, the Queen's father, 881 01:03:31,166 --> 01:03:32,624 and the director of the Royal Cuisine Office. 882 01:03:32,708 --> 01:03:35,791 The Grand Lord of materials, who has power over everything from grain loans 883 01:03:35,874 --> 01:03:36,916 to military affairs. 884 01:03:41,833 --> 01:03:42,833 Kim Jwa-geun. 885 01:03:44,500 --> 01:03:45,624 The current General of Training. 886 01:04:00,833 --> 01:04:04,708 The one with all the authority who created the root for all of this corruption. 887 01:04:30,041 --> 01:04:32,125 Everyone in the palace has a secret. 888 01:04:35,125 --> 01:04:36,708 Secrets disguised as lies. 889 01:04:38,250 --> 01:04:41,125 Secrets that cannot be seen or heard. 890 01:04:42,874 --> 01:04:44,250 Secrets that await their time. 891 01:04:50,708 --> 01:04:53,666 To protect those secrets kept deep within… 892 01:04:59,291 --> 01:05:01,541 we all wear masks in our lives. 893 01:05:52,041 --> 01:05:53,500 But those secrets… 894 01:05:56,749 --> 01:05:58,166 cannot be sealed forever. 895 01:06:03,125 --> 01:06:05,375 {\an8}ALL CHARACTERS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND EVENTS IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTITIOUS, 896 01:06:05,458 --> 01:06:06,666 {\an8}AND ARE UNRELATED TO HISTORICAL FACTS 897 01:06:23,041 --> 01:06:25,791 {\an8}Your Majesty. Your memories are finally back! 898 01:06:26,375 --> 01:06:27,417 {\an8}THANKS TO CHOI JIN-HYUK FOR HIS SPECIAL APPEARANCE 899 01:06:29,958 --> 01:06:31,874 {\an8}-It's all messed up. -Get lost, lady! 900 01:06:31,958 --> 01:06:35,125 {\an8}Why do you get weirder every time you wake up? 901 01:06:35,208 --> 01:06:37,833 {\an8}There is a secret I have not told anyone. 902 01:06:37,916 --> 01:06:39,749 {\an8}-Help. -This humid smell. 903 01:06:39,833 --> 01:06:42,458 {\an8}Storage thieves are causing trouble in the capital these days. 904 01:06:42,541 --> 01:06:43,791 {\an8}-So? -It might mean 905 01:06:43,874 --> 01:06:45,874 {\an8}that you are making some pocket money. 906 01:06:46,624 --> 01:06:49,250 {\an8}I will set things straight with you today. 907 01:06:49,333 --> 01:06:50,791 {\an8}I have been waiting to hear that. 908 01:06:52,125 --> 01:06:56,125 {\an8}Subtitle translation by: Hae-lim Lee