1 00:00:06,387 --> 00:00:08,082 (This program is a work of imagination...) 2 00:00:08,150 --> 00:00:09,606 (based on historical figures.) 3 00:00:33,920 --> 00:00:35,019 (Episode 3) 4 00:01:04,231 --> 00:01:08,431 - Ganggangsullae - Ganggangsullae 5 00:01:08,631 --> 00:01:12,901 - Ganggangsullae - Ganggangsullae 6 00:01:13,202 --> 00:01:14,971 What? What is it? 7 00:01:14,972 --> 00:01:17,371 - Ganggangsullae - Ganggangsullae 8 00:01:17,372 --> 00:01:19,172 It's gae! 9 00:01:21,942 --> 00:01:23,582 - Ganggangsullae - Ganggangsullae 10 00:01:23,911 --> 00:01:25,711 - What is it? - Ganggangsullae 11 00:01:25,982 --> 00:01:27,251 Keep going. 12 00:01:27,252 --> 00:01:29,582 Go slow. 13 00:01:29,881 --> 00:01:31,192 Well done. 14 00:01:32,321 --> 00:01:33,452 Good job. 15 00:01:34,661 --> 00:01:37,092 - A tiger? - People must not know. 16 00:01:37,321 --> 00:01:39,160 No way. We must inform them now. 17 00:01:39,161 --> 00:01:41,461 What do you think will happen if we do? 18 00:01:41,862 --> 00:01:44,502 Everyone will be scared and run to the same place. 19 00:01:45,032 --> 00:01:46,232 To that door. 20 00:01:48,502 --> 00:01:50,671 The only entrance is that small door, 21 00:01:50,672 --> 00:01:52,612 but there are 500 court ladies here. 22 00:01:53,172 --> 00:01:56,181 What would happen if 500 people try to leave all at once? 23 00:01:57,782 --> 00:01:59,150 What would happen... 24 00:01:59,151 --> 00:02:01,181 if they step on each other to survive? 25 00:02:01,881 --> 00:02:03,251 If someone dies or passes out, 26 00:02:03,252 --> 00:02:04,952 that door will be blocked. 27 00:02:06,551 --> 00:02:07,791 You need to help me. 28 00:02:08,192 --> 00:02:11,961 I will make sure everyone gets out safely without getting hurt. 29 00:02:11,962 --> 00:02:13,761 Do you have an idea? 30 00:02:14,092 --> 00:02:15,161 I am... 31 00:02:17,361 --> 00:02:18,802 going to read a book. 32 00:02:20,131 --> 00:02:21,640 Act like a baby. 33 00:02:21,641 --> 00:02:24,041 You are a baby. 34 00:02:28,581 --> 00:02:29,611 Duk Im. 35 00:02:30,812 --> 00:02:32,581 Will we be able to do it? 36 00:02:33,411 --> 00:02:34,881 I am scared. 37 00:02:36,851 --> 00:02:39,122 Not about losing my life, 38 00:02:40,921 --> 00:02:44,492 but the fact all their lives depend on us. 39 00:02:45,331 --> 00:02:47,192 I am scared of that responsibility. 40 00:02:53,932 --> 00:02:55,101 I am scared too. 41 00:03:00,312 --> 00:03:02,641 I am glad to have you with me. 42 00:03:19,532 --> 00:03:20,592 Everyone. 43 00:03:21,002 --> 00:03:23,461 Duk Im is going to read now. 44 00:03:23,462 --> 00:03:26,471 Gather around. Duk Im is going to read. 45 00:03:26,472 --> 00:03:29,372 Duk Im is reading. 46 00:03:29,742 --> 00:03:31,540 She is going to read. 47 00:03:31,541 --> 00:03:33,011 Let's hurry up. 48 00:03:35,641 --> 00:03:38,881 What is she doing here? She is supposed to be on night duty. 49 00:03:40,581 --> 00:03:43,451 Let's sit down. It will be fun. 50 00:03:45,752 --> 00:03:46,791 Everyone. 51 00:03:47,592 --> 00:03:50,661 I am going to read you a book now. 52 00:03:58,432 --> 00:04:02,942 I am going to read you "Tale of Unyeong". 53 00:04:04,411 --> 00:04:06,671 It is a story about a court lady named Unyeong. 54 00:04:07,171 --> 00:04:12,481 This court lady falls in love with the person she must not love. 55 00:04:13,081 --> 00:04:15,381 Oh, my goodness. 56 00:04:15,752 --> 00:04:18,320 - A love story? - It will be sad. 57 00:04:18,321 --> 00:04:20,491 That is right. 58 00:04:20,492 --> 00:04:22,461 But before that, 59 00:04:23,992 --> 00:04:25,992 we must practice something important. 60 00:04:26,662 --> 00:04:28,431 We must hurry up, 61 00:04:28,432 --> 00:04:30,330 so I can read you this book. 62 00:04:30,331 --> 00:04:31,932 What kind of practice? 63 00:04:32,302 --> 00:04:35,102 Everyone will line up... 64 00:04:35,771 --> 00:04:37,602 and go out that door one by one. 65 00:04:38,211 --> 00:04:39,771 Why do we need to practice that? 66 00:04:40,112 --> 00:04:42,781 It was an order. Please hurry up. 67 00:04:43,242 --> 00:04:45,781 Then I can read you this book. 68 00:04:46,651 --> 00:04:48,352 Please trust and follow me. 69 00:04:49,752 --> 00:04:52,351 Young maids who became a court lady in the Year of the Ox first. 70 00:04:52,352 --> 00:04:54,090 - The Year of the Ox? - That is not me. 71 00:04:54,091 --> 00:04:58,331 Line up and go out that door one by one. 72 00:05:02,062 --> 00:05:03,902 You became a court lady in the Year of the Ox. 73 00:05:04,131 --> 00:05:05,831 You too. Go out in a line. 74 00:05:10,141 --> 00:05:11,242 Next is... 75 00:05:12,571 --> 00:05:15,091 the young maids who became a court lady in the Year of the Rat. 76 00:05:16,412 --> 00:05:18,612 Next is the Year of the Pig. 77 00:05:19,612 --> 00:05:20,881 Duk Im. 78 00:05:21,252 --> 00:05:23,221 What is going on? 79 00:05:23,381 --> 00:05:25,352 - You should go out first, my lady. - What? 80 00:05:26,352 --> 00:05:28,191 - Me? - Yes, you should go out first. 81 00:05:28,192 --> 00:05:29,591 Help me! 82 00:05:31,021 --> 00:05:32,461 Help me! 83 00:05:39,102 --> 00:05:40,172 A tiger! 84 00:05:40,672 --> 00:05:42,471 A tiger! 85 00:05:42,701 --> 00:05:44,942 - Get out of the way. - Out of my way. 86 00:05:45,812 --> 00:05:47,672 - Get out of my way. - Wait. 87 00:06:01,961 --> 00:06:04,562 The Year of the Dog! 88 00:06:09,602 --> 00:06:10,901 Let me get out! 89 00:06:13,672 --> 00:06:16,571 The Year of the Dog! 90 00:06:16,701 --> 00:06:20,612 - The Year of the Dog! - The Year of the Dog! 91 00:06:21,141 --> 00:06:22,412 The Year of the Dog! 92 00:06:25,281 --> 00:06:28,451 Watch your mouth. 93 00:06:28,922 --> 00:06:31,521 Watch out or your mouth will burn. 94 00:06:31,821 --> 00:06:34,052 Watch out or your mouth will burn. 95 00:06:34,591 --> 00:06:35,821 Watch your mouth. 96 00:06:36,521 --> 00:06:39,792 You wenches! She said the Year of the Dog first! 97 00:06:40,091 --> 00:06:41,561 The Year of the Dog! 98 00:06:41,562 --> 00:06:45,232 - The Year of the Dog! - The Year of the Dog! 99 00:06:45,531 --> 00:06:47,672 - The Year of the Dog! - Slow down. 100 00:06:47,841 --> 00:06:51,312 - The Year of the Dog! - The Year of the Dog! 101 00:06:51,471 --> 00:06:52,510 The Year of the Rooster. 102 00:06:52,511 --> 00:06:54,911 - The Year of the Rooster! - The Year of the Rooster! 103 00:06:54,912 --> 00:06:56,580 Hurry up. 104 00:06:56,581 --> 00:06:57,681 The Year of the Rooster. 105 00:06:57,682 --> 00:06:58,781 The Year of the Dragon. 106 00:06:59,151 --> 00:07:01,552 - The Year of the Dragon. - The Year of the Dragon. 107 00:07:03,552 --> 00:07:04,651 One by one. 108 00:07:05,221 --> 00:07:06,321 Duk Im. 109 00:07:07,992 --> 00:07:10,590 Seo Eun Bi. What are you doing here? You must get out now. 110 00:07:10,591 --> 00:07:13,562 Duk Im. The door is stuck. 111 00:07:13,792 --> 00:07:16,460 Ah Young and Yeon Ju are inside. 112 00:07:16,461 --> 00:07:18,401 I will go check. You should hurry up. 113 00:07:29,542 --> 00:07:31,482 Girls. Are you in there? 114 00:07:39,451 --> 00:07:41,862 - Girls. - Help me. 115 00:07:48,362 --> 00:07:49,362 Get out of there. 116 00:07:50,131 --> 00:07:52,070 Is it just you two? Anyone else? 117 00:07:52,071 --> 00:07:54,071 I do not see Sook Geum. 118 00:07:54,942 --> 00:07:56,582 I will look for her. You should go first. 119 00:09:14,007 --> 00:09:15,178 Are you okay? 120 00:09:16,448 --> 00:09:17,818 Are you not hurt? 121 00:09:19,359 --> 00:09:21,428 - I am okay. - Can you walk? 122 00:09:21,958 --> 00:09:23,058 Yes. 123 00:09:23,229 --> 00:09:25,899 Go that way, and you will be safe. 124 00:09:26,698 --> 00:09:27,769 Now go. 125 00:10:04,421 --> 00:10:05,460 Traps? 126 00:10:06,234 --> 00:10:07,504 They're all in place. 127 00:10:22,418 --> 00:10:25,458 Let us begin the royal hunting. 128 00:12:44,798 --> 00:12:47,269 - Don't cry. - Oh, dear. 129 00:12:51,369 --> 00:12:52,945 - Is everything going to be okay? - I'm worried. 130 00:12:52,969 --> 00:12:55,538 Goodness, don't worry. 131 00:13:07,588 --> 00:13:09,719 It's Duk Im. Duk Im! 132 00:13:13,229 --> 00:13:14,728 Duk Im! 133 00:13:14,729 --> 00:13:15,999 Duk Im. 134 00:13:16,229 --> 00:13:17,599 Thank you. 135 00:13:18,129 --> 00:13:19,229 Duk Im. 136 00:13:20,415 --> 00:13:21,785 Good job back there. 137 00:13:22,251 --> 00:13:23,692 We did it. 138 00:13:23,962 --> 00:13:25,031 Duk Im. 139 00:13:25,246 --> 00:13:27,576 Goodness, Duk Im. 140 00:13:30,479 --> 00:13:31,649 My lady. 141 00:13:55,139 --> 00:13:58,509 The Crown Prince's Lecturer drinks a bucket of water... 142 00:13:58,668 --> 00:14:00,938 every morning he comes to the palace. 143 00:14:01,838 --> 00:14:03,308 Is he not coming today? 144 00:14:06,749 --> 00:14:07,849 Are you okay? 145 00:14:08,749 --> 00:14:10,048 Are you not hurt? 146 00:14:11,849 --> 00:14:14,048 I wanted to thank him. 147 00:14:23,620 --> 00:14:25,390 - Excuse me. - He's here. 148 00:14:27,730 --> 00:14:28,831 You are... 149 00:14:29,360 --> 00:14:30,431 Do you know me? 150 00:14:31,000 --> 00:14:33,970 The other day... No, nothing. 151 00:14:34,730 --> 00:14:36,441 Did you call me? 152 00:14:37,640 --> 00:14:40,811 Could I have some water? 153 00:14:49,781 --> 00:14:50,781 Thank you. 154 00:14:51,051 --> 00:14:52,091 Master. 155 00:14:52,520 --> 00:14:55,190 Do you mind if I take a look at that newspaper? 156 00:14:55,191 --> 00:14:57,671 (The government's newspaper about the news in the Royal Court) 157 00:15:00,360 --> 00:15:03,130 A tiger showed up in the palace yesterday. 158 00:15:03,600 --> 00:15:06,801 I know it was caught, but I haven't heard of other news. 159 00:15:07,171 --> 00:15:08,341 So I'm curious... 160 00:15:08,740 --> 00:15:11,341 if anyone got hurt in the process. 161 00:15:12,110 --> 00:15:13,711 I bet you are. 162 00:15:27,291 --> 00:15:28,860 What is this? 163 00:15:30,291 --> 00:15:32,389 The Crown Prince and his guards will be punished... 164 00:15:32,390 --> 00:15:35,260 for hunting the tiger down without His Majesty's permission? 165 00:15:36,760 --> 00:15:37,860 Is it true? 166 00:15:38,730 --> 00:15:39,730 Yes. 167 00:15:40,600 --> 00:15:43,640 Everyone who participated in the hunting... 168 00:15:45,510 --> 00:15:46,770 will be punished. 169 00:16:02,860 --> 00:16:04,421 Are you kidding me? 170 00:16:04,890 --> 00:16:06,690 The tiger showed up right in front of us. 171 00:16:06,691 --> 00:16:09,030 There was no time to ask His Majesty for permission. 172 00:16:09,031 --> 00:16:11,801 Or did they have to wait until all the maids were attacked? 173 00:16:12,230 --> 00:16:14,000 It was probably the correct answer. 174 00:16:15,000 --> 00:16:17,341 If dozens of people were killed, 175 00:16:17,640 --> 00:16:20,610 His Majesty would've agreed that it was an emergency situation. 176 00:16:21,411 --> 00:16:22,711 In that case, 177 00:16:23,581 --> 00:16:26,211 he would've appreciated them for catching the tiger. 178 00:16:27,581 --> 00:16:30,781 I would've stopped the Crown Prince had I been there. 179 00:16:31,321 --> 00:16:35,620 So he could wait until there were a few more casualties. 180 00:16:37,691 --> 00:16:39,360 Thanks for the water. 181 00:16:40,061 --> 00:16:41,331 I'll be going now. 182 00:16:45,400 --> 00:16:46,470 I apologize, 183 00:16:47,400 --> 00:16:50,071 but have you heard any news about the Crown Prince's Lecturer? 184 00:16:57,581 --> 00:16:58,879 What did you just say? 185 00:16:58,880 --> 00:17:02,181 He saved my life last night. 186 00:17:02,480 --> 00:17:05,591 I had to run away alone without getting to help him. 187 00:17:05,650 --> 00:17:06,991 And it bothers me. 188 00:17:07,251 --> 00:17:10,420 I'm worried he might be injured. 189 00:17:12,360 --> 00:17:13,491 Have you not? 190 00:17:13,960 --> 00:17:15,560 I'm not sure if the lecturer you know... 191 00:17:16,430 --> 00:17:19,501 is the same lecturer I know. 192 00:17:20,630 --> 00:17:22,400 How does that lecturer... 193 00:17:23,100 --> 00:17:24,241 look like? 194 00:17:24,771 --> 00:17:26,571 Well, he is... 195 00:17:27,271 --> 00:17:30,841 about this tall. 196 00:17:31,281 --> 00:17:32,450 And his looks... 197 00:17:33,481 --> 00:17:35,721 He always wears a jade hair button. 198 00:17:36,150 --> 00:17:40,120 He isn't even a high official, but he wears it all the time. 199 00:17:40,291 --> 00:17:43,920 It makes me think that he'll get in trouble one day. 200 00:17:45,430 --> 00:17:46,491 Please hold. 201 00:17:51,001 --> 00:17:52,031 No way. 202 00:17:58,610 --> 00:17:59,610 I'm sorry. 203 00:18:00,370 --> 00:18:04,440 I don't think I recognize that lecturer you're curious about. 204 00:18:05,610 --> 00:18:06,680 I see. 205 00:18:07,350 --> 00:18:08,481 Goodbye then. 206 00:18:10,581 --> 00:18:12,190 Thank you, master. 207 00:18:21,801 --> 00:18:24,061 Your ornament reminds me. 208 00:18:24,930 --> 00:18:28,741 We had a brief encounter the other day. 209 00:18:32,271 --> 00:18:34,571 If we happen to run into each other again, 210 00:18:35,311 --> 00:18:38,910 please let me know what your name is. 211 00:18:54,231 --> 00:18:57,761 "Please let me know what your name is." 212 00:19:02,041 --> 00:19:03,140 I shouldn't fall for him. 213 00:19:03,870 --> 00:19:05,610 No, definitely not. 214 00:19:10,904 --> 00:19:12,773 Royal hunting is king's hunting. 215 00:19:13,773 --> 00:19:18,384 Your Majesty is the only one who can do it in Joseon. 216 00:19:19,314 --> 00:19:20,982 Even if he is the Crown Prince, 217 00:19:20,983 --> 00:19:23,654 he cannot host a royal hunting without the King's permission. 218 00:19:23,884 --> 00:19:27,624 This is an insult to the King. 219 00:19:27,824 --> 00:19:30,223 He is right. 220 00:19:30,723 --> 00:19:32,863 In a palace with strict rules, 221 00:19:32,864 --> 00:19:35,163 the Crown Prince mobilized the military as he wanted. 222 00:19:35,164 --> 00:19:36,293 This is devastating. 223 00:19:36,963 --> 00:19:40,033 You must impose severe punishment. 224 00:19:41,874 --> 00:19:44,543 What is your opinion, Second State Councilor? 225 00:19:44,644 --> 00:19:48,773 It is not easy to catch a tiger, Your Majesty. 226 00:19:49,344 --> 00:19:53,043 But the Crown Prince did it easily. 227 00:19:54,344 --> 00:19:59,854 I heard he caught the tiger at once just with one arrow. 228 00:20:01,624 --> 00:20:04,493 Then this came to my mind. 229 00:20:05,693 --> 00:20:09,134 If he is capable of catching a tiger that easily, 230 00:20:11,533 --> 00:20:14,033 he could kill a dragon as well. 231 00:20:17,634 --> 00:20:18,743 Second State Councilor. 232 00:20:19,804 --> 00:20:22,844 Why would you say such a horrible thing? 233 00:20:24,473 --> 00:20:26,283 The Crown Prince is an heir to the throne. 234 00:20:27,344 --> 00:20:31,824 Baseless slander against him is unforgivable. 235 00:20:38,064 --> 00:20:40,564 Please forgive me, Your Majesty. 236 00:20:40,993 --> 00:20:46,263 It was just my honest answer to your question. 237 00:20:47,104 --> 00:20:48,273 Of course, 238 00:20:48,834 --> 00:20:52,174 I must have been wrong. 239 00:20:53,304 --> 00:20:54,404 However, 240 00:20:55,213 --> 00:21:00,743 other people might misunderstand him like I did. 241 00:21:02,854 --> 00:21:07,554 In a palace, he mobilized the military... 242 00:21:08,223 --> 00:21:10,493 without your permission. 243 00:21:11,324 --> 00:21:13,963 It is unprecedented. 244 00:21:15,134 --> 00:21:18,233 I do not even know... 245 00:21:18,733 --> 00:21:22,933 what punishment he should receive. 246 00:21:37,114 --> 00:21:40,753 Once you drew your sword, you should at least wield it. 247 00:21:42,023 --> 00:21:45,864 Seeing the Second State Councilor with his plots infuriates me. 248 00:21:46,824 --> 00:21:48,864 If you were going to withdraw so easily, 249 00:21:49,064 --> 00:21:51,163 you should have not told him in the first place. 250 00:21:51,164 --> 00:21:52,164 But... 251 00:21:53,104 --> 00:21:55,874 what he said scared me too much to hold my ground, Mother. 252 00:21:56,334 --> 00:21:58,814 He said the one who caught a tiger can catch a dragon as well. 253 00:22:00,104 --> 00:22:01,613 It means the Crown Prince... 254 00:22:01,614 --> 00:22:04,982 who has soldiers trained well enough to catch a tiger... 255 00:22:04,983 --> 00:22:06,313 is capable of plotting treason. 256 00:22:06,314 --> 00:22:08,183 The Crown Prince did royal hunting. 257 00:22:08,614 --> 00:22:10,913 He mobilized soldiers in a palace... 258 00:22:10,914 --> 00:22:12,523 without Father's permission. 259 00:22:13,183 --> 00:22:16,022 If it is not treason, what is? 260 00:22:16,023 --> 00:22:19,793 But he can make an excuse that he was trying to stop the tiger. 261 00:22:22,394 --> 00:22:24,864 Why do you always hesitate like that? 262 00:22:25,064 --> 00:22:26,963 If I were a man like you, 263 00:22:27,064 --> 00:22:29,073 I would have already submitted appeals... 264 00:22:29,074 --> 00:22:30,604 asking for heavy punishment for him. 265 00:22:33,104 --> 00:22:35,314 Hurry and go to the Second State Councilor. 266 00:22:35,644 --> 00:22:37,843 Persuade him to depose the Crown Prince... 267 00:22:37,844 --> 00:22:39,644 using this opportunity. 268 00:22:41,554 --> 00:22:45,223 Tell him to not hesitate in front of a chance from the sky. 269 00:22:49,854 --> 00:22:53,164 Did I irritate the Princess? 270 00:22:53,594 --> 00:22:55,963 Hearing the person of royal birth is mad... 271 00:22:56,693 --> 00:22:59,064 sends chills down my spine. 272 00:23:00,164 --> 00:23:03,932 Mother desperately wants deposition of the Crown Prince. 273 00:23:03,933 --> 00:23:07,203 The Crown Prince is Her Highness' nephew. 274 00:23:07,443 --> 00:23:11,173 How can an aunt hate her nephew so much? 275 00:23:11,174 --> 00:23:15,654 I believed we were on the same boat so far. 276 00:23:16,054 --> 00:23:17,952 Do you have a different opinion? 277 00:23:17,953 --> 00:23:20,983 Excuse me. What are you talking about? 278 00:23:21,384 --> 00:23:25,323 Are you saying I am supporting the Crown Prince? 279 00:23:25,324 --> 00:23:28,063 It seems you do not want to turn against him completely. 280 00:23:28,064 --> 00:23:30,293 Listen, Royal Secretary. 281 00:23:30,664 --> 00:23:33,603 If those who are on the same boat distrust each other, 282 00:23:33,604 --> 00:23:36,104 it will make the boat sink. 283 00:23:36,433 --> 00:23:39,144 I just want to be careful. 284 00:23:39,604 --> 00:23:42,574 Rushing things leads to mistakes. 285 00:23:43,213 --> 00:23:47,042 Do you think it is that easy... 286 00:23:47,043 --> 00:23:49,084 to claim that this case is treason? 287 00:23:50,513 --> 00:23:52,683 Different people call it different things. 288 00:23:53,683 --> 00:23:55,952 The Crown Prince committed a crime... 289 00:23:55,953 --> 00:23:58,192 of mobilizing the military without the King's permission. 290 00:23:58,193 --> 00:24:02,894 But if you think about it, it was to stop the tiger and save people. 291 00:24:03,433 --> 00:24:07,033 In my opinion, we cannot make a strong claim in this case. 292 00:24:07,404 --> 00:24:10,404 Do you not think the King would think the same way? 293 00:24:13,703 --> 00:24:15,773 I understand what you mean. 294 00:24:16,074 --> 00:24:18,442 I will persuade my mother. 295 00:24:18,443 --> 00:24:19,443 Good. 296 00:24:19,783 --> 00:24:21,584 You understand me. 297 00:24:22,084 --> 00:24:24,983 I wish Her Highness could understand me like this as well. 298 00:24:26,324 --> 00:24:27,853 I will get going then. 299 00:24:27,854 --> 00:24:29,324 Take care. 300 00:24:49,743 --> 00:24:51,584 I like that guy. 301 00:24:52,543 --> 00:24:56,384 Her Highness found a good guy to be her foster son. 302 00:24:56,884 --> 00:24:59,453 I wondered why she adopted a guy who is not from a noble family, 303 00:24:59,683 --> 00:25:03,894 a son of a lowly fisher. 304 00:25:05,664 --> 00:25:09,533 It must be you who recommended him to the Princess. 305 00:25:11,963 --> 00:25:15,703 Do you also think I am being way too careful? 306 00:25:16,533 --> 00:25:21,103 But I have bad feelings about defaming the Crown Prince... 307 00:25:21,104 --> 00:25:24,213 using the recent incident for some reason. 308 00:25:24,543 --> 00:25:27,943 I feel like I will lose the King's trust. 309 00:25:29,253 --> 00:25:32,953 You are quiet. Why don't you give me some advice? 310 00:25:33,253 --> 00:25:35,023 What do you think? 311 00:25:40,293 --> 00:25:44,763 For now, planting even the smallest seed of doubt in the King's mind... 312 00:25:46,564 --> 00:25:48,304 would be enough. 313 00:25:49,334 --> 00:25:53,674 Because it is bound to grow fast. 314 00:25:57,814 --> 00:26:00,013 You do not need to hurry. 315 00:26:03,183 --> 00:26:05,354 Let us see how things will roll out. 316 00:26:15,064 --> 00:26:16,064 Duk Im. 317 00:26:18,064 --> 00:26:19,134 Duk Im. 318 00:26:21,564 --> 00:26:22,673 Yes, Your Highness. 319 00:26:22,674 --> 00:26:25,344 You look tired. Is it hard? 320 00:26:26,144 --> 00:26:28,344 - No, it is not. - I am sorry. 321 00:26:29,174 --> 00:26:33,084 We did not have enough time in the first place, but I rushed you more. 322 00:26:33,314 --> 00:26:37,213 What made you rush, Your Highness? 323 00:26:39,824 --> 00:26:42,493 I was going to give him the manuscript... 324 00:26:42,793 --> 00:26:44,693 after Grandfather's portrait is completed. 325 00:26:45,624 --> 00:26:48,993 But I have a situation and we need to transcribe the book quickly. 326 00:26:50,693 --> 00:26:51,763 So that I... 327 00:26:53,433 --> 00:26:56,703 So that she can use the book as an excuse to meet Grandfather. 328 00:26:57,674 --> 00:27:01,144 He loves this novel. 329 00:27:01,713 --> 00:27:05,443 I will ask him to forgive my brother when he is in a good mood. 330 00:27:08,283 --> 00:27:11,414 If His Majesty forgives the Crown Prince, 331 00:27:12,354 --> 00:27:15,493 will all the people who followed him to hunt the tiger... 332 00:27:15,894 --> 00:27:18,023 be forgiven as well? 333 00:27:18,963 --> 00:27:20,364 I am sure it will be the case. 334 00:27:31,677 --> 00:27:37,876 (He said the deceased wanted...) 335 00:27:37,877 --> 00:27:38,917 Oh, my. 336 00:27:39,818 --> 00:27:41,987 It is actually harder to guard the East Palace... 337 00:27:41,988 --> 00:27:43,748 when the owner is not around. 338 00:27:45,088 --> 00:27:47,457 There is nothing to do. 339 00:27:47,858 --> 00:27:51,798 It is so boring. 340 00:29:06,338 --> 00:29:07,397 Mother. 341 00:29:07,697 --> 00:29:09,366 You look drawn. 342 00:29:09,367 --> 00:29:11,167 What brings you here? 343 00:29:11,637 --> 00:29:13,937 Have some water before we talk. 344 00:29:16,647 --> 00:29:18,278 I have not... 345 00:29:19,417 --> 00:29:21,787 been forgiven by the King. 346 00:29:21,788 --> 00:29:23,548 Do you think I entered here... 347 00:29:23,717 --> 00:29:25,917 without his permission? 348 00:29:26,518 --> 00:29:28,926 The King has made sure... 349 00:29:28,927 --> 00:29:30,858 you are fine. 350 00:29:59,387 --> 00:30:02,358 Do you think... 351 00:30:03,187 --> 00:30:05,697 I was careless too? 352 00:30:05,897 --> 00:30:07,028 I am not sure. 353 00:30:08,467 --> 00:30:10,598 When I first heard about it, 354 00:30:11,268 --> 00:30:13,667 only one thought occurred to me. 355 00:30:14,667 --> 00:30:18,068 Your father would have done the same. 356 00:30:19,477 --> 00:30:22,108 He would have grabbed his favorite big bow... 357 00:30:22,848 --> 00:30:25,177 and faced the tiger. 358 00:30:27,578 --> 00:30:30,138 It would have been nicer if he was born as a military officer... 359 00:30:30,947 --> 00:30:34,018 and fought tigers. 360 00:30:34,358 --> 00:30:37,988 Only if he was killed by a tiger's claw. 361 00:30:45,538 --> 00:30:49,068 The old thoughts only made me cry. 362 00:30:50,367 --> 00:30:52,677 - Mother. - San. 363 00:30:58,877 --> 00:30:59,977 I will... 364 00:31:02,147 --> 00:31:04,617 never lose you. 365 00:31:18,427 --> 00:31:19,998 ("Tale of Kwak and Jang") 366 00:31:27,177 --> 00:31:30,078 You should check for typos, Your Highness. 367 00:31:34,477 --> 00:31:37,417 Did you complete it by yourself? 368 00:31:41,018 --> 00:31:43,058 Did you stay up to transcribe? 369 00:31:43,788 --> 00:31:45,156 Why did you do it alone? 370 00:31:45,157 --> 00:31:47,027 If you told me, I would have helped you. 371 00:31:47,028 --> 00:31:49,297 She is right. We would have helped you. 372 00:31:49,298 --> 00:31:51,126 You are not that helpful anyway. 373 00:31:51,127 --> 00:31:52,268 My goodness. 374 00:31:52,838 --> 00:31:54,798 There is no typo at all. 375 00:31:55,268 --> 00:31:57,466 You transcribed it alone? 376 00:31:57,467 --> 00:31:58,467 Your Highness. 377 00:31:58,778 --> 00:32:01,637 Can you have an audience with the King now? 378 00:32:03,608 --> 00:32:06,578 I hope the Crown Prince and everyone who followed him... 379 00:32:06,848 --> 00:32:08,988 will be forgiven soon. 380 00:32:10,848 --> 00:32:12,657 Thank you, Duk Im. 381 00:32:12,858 --> 00:32:14,288 Thank you so much. 382 00:32:16,558 --> 00:32:19,798 Good. Let's go meet Grandfather now. 383 00:32:20,028 --> 00:32:23,467 We will offer this to him and beg him to forgive my brother. 384 00:32:23,697 --> 00:32:26,038 - Does that sound like a good idea? - Yes. 385 00:32:26,598 --> 00:32:29,738 Duk Im. You should come with us. 386 00:32:30,068 --> 00:32:31,568 Me, Your Highness? 387 00:32:32,578 --> 00:32:33,608 What? 388 00:32:34,177 --> 00:32:37,647 Grandfather will not see us? 389 00:32:39,647 --> 00:32:42,588 Court Lady Kim. Are you sure you are not mistaken? 390 00:32:42,748 --> 00:32:46,018 I asked him myself and received his answer. 391 00:32:46,457 --> 00:32:48,157 My apologies, Your Highness. 392 00:32:48,258 --> 00:32:49,457 I cannot believe it. 393 00:32:55,328 --> 00:32:57,328 Do not be disappointed. 394 00:32:59,838 --> 00:33:02,268 I will not be disappointed or give up. 395 00:33:05,278 --> 00:33:06,508 Follow me. 396 00:33:08,207 --> 00:33:09,207 - Your Highness. - Your Highness. 397 00:33:09,208 --> 00:33:10,768 - Princess Cheongyeon. - Your Highness. 398 00:33:10,977 --> 00:33:12,017 Princess Cheongyeon. 399 00:33:12,247 --> 00:33:14,847 ("Tale of Kwak and Jang") 400 00:33:24,957 --> 00:33:27,198 I was actually bored. 401 00:33:27,428 --> 00:33:30,927 My palace is becoming vital to have you young ladies. 402 00:33:30,928 --> 00:33:35,138 I am honored by your welcome, Your Highness. 403 00:33:40,278 --> 00:33:44,007 I am sorry about this, but we have a request. 404 00:33:44,008 --> 00:33:46,718 Is it about having an audience with the King? 405 00:33:47,818 --> 00:33:51,087 I am sorry, but I cannot help you with that. 406 00:33:51,088 --> 00:33:52,118 Your Highness. 407 00:33:52,358 --> 00:33:55,857 We only want to give Grandfather the book we transcribed. 408 00:33:55,858 --> 00:33:59,627 Then you will ask him to forgive the Crown Prince. 409 00:34:01,198 --> 00:34:05,227 The King did not allow you to enter his palace. 410 00:34:05,698 --> 00:34:09,937 He is rejecting to hear anything about the Crown Prince. 411 00:34:12,377 --> 00:34:14,307 If he rejected it, 412 00:34:14,707 --> 00:34:17,307 even I cannot help you with it. 413 00:34:18,108 --> 00:34:19,218 Your Highness. 414 00:34:19,818 --> 00:34:21,877 Please look at that court lady. 415 00:34:25,048 --> 00:34:28,387 She transcribed a book alone overnight... 416 00:34:28,388 --> 00:34:31,227 which would take 3 days for 6 people. 417 00:34:31,627 --> 00:34:34,727 Although no one ordered her, she did it on her own. 418 00:34:35,428 --> 00:34:39,037 Do you not want to know why? 419 00:34:41,338 --> 00:34:42,838 Raise your head. 420 00:34:47,408 --> 00:34:49,408 You completed a book in one day? 421 00:34:49,977 --> 00:34:52,417 Even if you have the skill, it would not have been easy. 422 00:34:53,118 --> 00:34:54,477 Why did you do it? 423 00:34:54,818 --> 00:34:56,988 I dare to answer you since you asked. 424 00:34:57,347 --> 00:34:58,956 When the tiger incident occurred, 425 00:34:58,957 --> 00:35:01,358 one young maid lost her life. 426 00:35:01,658 --> 00:35:04,487 The court ladies collected money for her funeral... 427 00:35:04,488 --> 00:35:06,827 and sent her family a consolatory payment. 428 00:35:07,758 --> 00:35:11,067 I believe we did not have any more losses... 429 00:35:11,068 --> 00:35:13,267 thanks to the Crown Prince. 430 00:35:14,167 --> 00:35:16,608 You did it to repay the Crown Prince's kindness... 431 00:35:17,368 --> 00:35:19,377 for protecting you from the tiger? 432 00:35:19,577 --> 00:35:21,576 Though it is a humble talent, 433 00:35:21,577 --> 00:35:23,948 I hope it helps. 434 00:35:24,477 --> 00:35:28,917 Your Highness. Grandfather likes this book so much. 435 00:35:29,187 --> 00:35:32,047 If we give him this book, 436 00:35:32,048 --> 00:35:34,787 he might forgive San for our effort. 437 00:35:35,088 --> 00:35:36,287 Princess Cheongyeon. 438 00:35:36,687 --> 00:35:38,088 Princess Cheongsun. 439 00:35:38,827 --> 00:35:41,557 I understand your sincere heart. 440 00:35:42,028 --> 00:35:46,597 But I cannot allow you to meet the King. 441 00:35:47,798 --> 00:35:50,907 The King said he will not see you, 442 00:35:50,908 --> 00:35:52,508 and that is his order. 443 00:35:53,338 --> 00:35:56,207 I cannot dare to disobey it. 444 00:35:58,307 --> 00:36:00,718 But that is not the case for her. 445 00:36:03,048 --> 00:36:07,017 You can have an audience with the King. 446 00:36:08,488 --> 00:36:13,127 The King never said he will not see you. 447 00:36:15,258 --> 00:36:16,568 So? 448 00:36:17,868 --> 00:36:21,597 Will you have an audience with the King? 449 00:36:22,167 --> 00:36:24,338 Like you said, Your Highness. 450 00:36:24,937 --> 00:36:29,377 Duk Im. Will you give Grandfather the book for us? 451 00:36:29,548 --> 00:36:33,077 - I beg your pardon? - And beg him to forgive San. 452 00:36:33,948 --> 00:36:35,888 Your Highness. I cannot do that. 453 00:36:36,247 --> 00:36:38,547 I am nothing but a young maid. 454 00:36:38,548 --> 00:36:40,987 How could I possibly have an audience with the King? 455 00:36:40,988 --> 00:36:42,827 I beg you. Will you do it? 456 00:36:45,457 --> 00:36:46,727 What will it be? 457 00:36:48,358 --> 00:36:50,397 Will you have an audience with the King? 458 00:36:52,127 --> 00:36:53,198 Or... 459 00:36:53,968 --> 00:36:56,037 will you do nothing? 460 00:37:05,897 --> 00:37:07,156 I beg you, Duk Im. 461 00:37:08,156 --> 00:37:09,467 Goodbye, Your Highness. 462 00:37:17,806 --> 00:37:19,837 I will meet the King, 463 00:37:21,507 --> 00:37:23,047 give him this book, 464 00:37:25,107 --> 00:37:28,076 and beg him to forgive the Crown Prince? 465 00:37:30,047 --> 00:37:32,147 I must have gone mad. 466 00:37:32,587 --> 00:37:34,217 Why did I say I will do it? 467 00:37:40,127 --> 00:37:41,397 How surprising. 468 00:37:42,467 --> 00:37:44,866 You will have an audience with the King? 469 00:37:45,067 --> 00:37:47,667 I am sorry I could not tell you in advance. 470 00:37:48,797 --> 00:37:52,036 It happened unexpectedly. You did not have a chance to. 471 00:37:52,676 --> 00:37:55,777 I will let the court lady of the King's Palace know. 472 00:37:56,047 --> 00:37:57,877 Thank you, my lady. 473 00:37:58,147 --> 00:38:00,147 I am worried about you. 474 00:38:00,947 --> 00:38:05,316 The Crown Prince was only trying to protect lives. 475 00:38:05,317 --> 00:38:06,817 But it put him in a tight spot. 476 00:38:07,487 --> 00:38:11,126 I'd like to beg His Majesty... 477 00:38:11,127 --> 00:38:12,726 to forgive him myself. 478 00:38:13,056 --> 00:38:17,197 However, it's beginning to become a conflict between the parties. 479 00:38:17,826 --> 00:38:19,536 We shouldn't get involved so rashly. 480 00:38:20,197 --> 00:38:22,766 - I'm aware of it. - You make me... 481 00:38:23,667 --> 00:38:26,806 proud for being such a brave young maid. 482 00:38:27,377 --> 00:38:28,906 But I'm worried at the same time. 483 00:38:30,476 --> 00:38:32,047 Let me give you a piece of advice. 484 00:38:33,047 --> 00:38:36,147 His Majesty's mood is what's important. 485 00:38:37,047 --> 00:38:38,846 If he seems to be in a bad mood, 486 00:38:39,156 --> 00:38:42,116 don't say anything, and just give him the book. 487 00:38:44,426 --> 00:38:45,857 I won't force you. 488 00:38:48,197 --> 00:38:50,266 But I do want you to give him the book, 489 00:38:51,726 --> 00:38:53,197 remain silent, 490 00:38:54,096 --> 00:38:56,107 and come back safely. 491 00:39:02,176 --> 00:39:05,406 Wait here. I'll go ask his permission to let you in. 492 00:39:05,717 --> 00:39:06,917 Yes, my lady. 493 00:39:15,286 --> 00:39:17,627 - Duk Im? - Bok Yeon. 494 00:39:17,987 --> 00:39:19,197 What are you doing here? 495 00:39:19,397 --> 00:39:21,056 I'm here to meet His Majesty. 496 00:39:21,627 --> 00:39:24,027 - You are? - I'll explain later. 497 00:39:25,096 --> 00:39:27,836 How is he feeling today? 498 00:39:27,837 --> 00:39:28,897 Well... 499 00:39:30,007 --> 00:39:31,136 Hold on. 500 00:39:42,346 --> 00:39:45,417 He washed his ears. 501 00:39:46,317 --> 00:39:47,986 What does it mean? 502 00:39:47,987 --> 00:39:51,487 It means he's in a terrible mood. 503 00:39:57,967 --> 00:39:59,027 Follow me. 504 00:40:00,136 --> 00:40:01,837 - Yes. - Not today. 505 00:40:02,237 --> 00:40:04,237 I'll just give him the book with my mouth shut. 506 00:40:04,406 --> 00:40:05,607 There's no other way. 507 00:40:28,897 --> 00:40:31,467 It's the Crown Prince. Act like you didn't see him. 508 00:40:33,096 --> 00:40:34,337 The Crown Prince? 509 00:40:34,797 --> 00:40:37,167 I told you not to look at him. Lower your head. 510 00:40:40,576 --> 00:40:43,476 He looked like the lecturer for a second. 511 00:41:05,496 --> 00:41:09,336 Your Majesty, the young maid is here... 512 00:41:09,337 --> 00:41:11,967 on Princess Cheongyeon and Princess Cheongsun's errand. 513 00:41:12,437 --> 00:41:14,007 Let her in. 514 00:41:14,507 --> 00:41:15,507 Yes, Your Majesty. 515 00:41:26,357 --> 00:41:28,856 Greetings, Your Majesty. I am Sung Duk Im, 516 00:41:28,857 --> 00:41:31,187 the young maid from the East Palace. 517 00:41:32,627 --> 00:41:34,926 Wait just a moment. 518 00:41:35,156 --> 00:41:38,595 Let me finish this first. 519 00:41:38,596 --> 00:41:39,737 Sit down. 520 00:41:43,206 --> 00:41:44,266 So, 521 00:41:44,967 --> 00:41:47,806 do you really think this one is the most delicious? 522 00:41:48,176 --> 00:41:50,706 Yes, in my opinion. 523 00:41:51,947 --> 00:41:56,647 But your palate is bound to be less sensitive as you age. 524 00:41:59,757 --> 00:42:02,556 Let her have a taste. 525 00:42:05,857 --> 00:42:07,897 This is His Majesty's order. 526 00:42:08,197 --> 00:42:09,967 Try a spoonful each. 527 00:42:33,317 --> 00:42:34,317 So, 528 00:42:35,056 --> 00:42:37,027 which one is the most delicious? 529 00:42:37,456 --> 00:42:38,756 Well... 530 00:42:38,757 --> 00:42:40,757 Sit closer. 531 00:42:41,357 --> 00:42:43,297 I can't hear clearly. 532 00:42:43,627 --> 00:42:44,897 Come now. 533 00:42:49,337 --> 00:42:50,406 Good. 534 00:42:56,206 --> 00:42:57,877 And raise your head. 535 00:42:58,047 --> 00:42:59,975 I need to see your face... 536 00:42:59,976 --> 00:43:03,286 to be able to hear you clearly. 537 00:43:04,087 --> 00:43:05,147 So, 538 00:43:06,487 --> 00:43:08,417 which one is the most delicious? 539 00:43:11,056 --> 00:43:12,187 This one. 540 00:43:15,127 --> 00:43:19,027 I knew it. The Jo family's sauce is the most delicious. 541 00:43:20,337 --> 00:43:21,966 Tell them to send some more of this. 542 00:43:21,967 --> 00:43:23,306 Yes, Your Majesty. 543 00:43:25,167 --> 00:43:27,377 Let me see. 544 00:43:32,777 --> 00:43:35,217 What were you here for? 545 00:43:35,547 --> 00:43:37,646 Princess Cheongyeon and Princess Cheongsun sent me... 546 00:43:37,647 --> 00:43:40,286 with a copy of "Tale of Kwak and Jang." 547 00:43:40,616 --> 00:43:43,726 Oh, "Tale of Kwak and Jang." 548 00:43:45,127 --> 00:43:48,056 You mean the sequel of "Tale of Hero and Beauty"? 549 00:43:48,656 --> 00:43:49,666 Yes. 550 00:43:49,667 --> 00:43:52,596 That novel is quite entertaining. 551 00:43:53,197 --> 00:43:54,636 All right. 552 00:43:58,366 --> 00:44:00,737 Let me put on my glasses. 553 00:44:03,806 --> 00:44:05,076 Let's see. 554 00:44:08,547 --> 00:44:11,687 Here, try one. 555 00:44:12,886 --> 00:44:13,956 Now. 556 00:44:15,886 --> 00:44:18,326 Thank you for your boundless generosity. 557 00:44:30,437 --> 00:44:31,437 Good. 558 00:44:32,136 --> 00:44:35,206 I appreciate your hard work. 559 00:44:35,576 --> 00:44:37,476 You may leave now. 560 00:44:38,346 --> 00:44:39,547 Yes, Your Majesty. 561 00:44:45,487 --> 00:44:47,716 What on earth? I only got to eat some rice cake. 562 00:44:47,717 --> 00:44:48,757 Girl. 563 00:44:49,726 --> 00:44:52,456 Come here for a second. 564 00:45:02,967 --> 00:45:04,567 "Sung Duk Im"? 565 00:45:05,507 --> 00:45:06,536 Yes, Your Majesty. 566 00:45:07,437 --> 00:45:09,777 Your handwriting is outstanding. 567 00:45:10,647 --> 00:45:15,016 The parts you transcribed are the easiest to read. 568 00:45:15,917 --> 00:45:17,686 It is an honor, Your Majesty. 569 00:45:17,687 --> 00:45:20,357 Bring me a gold coin. 570 00:45:20,717 --> 00:45:21,886 Yes, Your Majesty. 571 00:45:35,266 --> 00:45:36,306 Take this. 572 00:45:42,877 --> 00:45:45,146 Thank you for your boundless generosity. 573 00:45:45,147 --> 00:45:48,016 Now that I see it, 574 00:45:48,777 --> 00:45:51,286 you look a bit like my child. 575 00:45:52,286 --> 00:45:56,487 Do you have a wish? 576 00:45:57,757 --> 00:45:59,257 Is there anything you want? 577 00:46:00,897 --> 00:46:02,627 Feel free to tell me. 578 00:46:03,067 --> 00:46:05,925 It's a once-in-a-lifetime chance... 579 00:46:05,926 --> 00:46:07,797 to have your king grant your wish. 580 00:46:11,866 --> 00:46:13,806 If not, you may leave. 581 00:46:14,107 --> 00:46:16,607 Please forgive the Crown Prince. 582 00:46:23,087 --> 00:46:24,116 What? 583 00:46:29,926 --> 00:46:32,056 Forgive the Crown Prince? 584 00:46:34,357 --> 00:46:35,956 You asked what my wish was. 585 00:46:37,127 --> 00:46:39,297 I beg you, Your Majesty. 586 00:46:42,467 --> 00:46:44,337 How long did it take... 587 00:46:45,706 --> 00:46:47,406 to transcribe this book? 588 00:46:47,676 --> 00:46:50,245 It took 3 months for 6 people to transcribe it. 589 00:46:50,246 --> 00:46:52,877 It took 3 months for 6 people? 590 00:47:08,596 --> 00:47:09,996 Burn them all. 591 00:47:10,496 --> 00:47:11,996 Yes, Your Majesty. 592 00:47:16,306 --> 00:47:20,136 The palace has its guards. 593 00:47:22,877 --> 00:47:25,607 They are to handle... 594 00:47:26,277 --> 00:47:30,087 unexpected accidents. 595 00:47:30,786 --> 00:47:34,156 But the Crown Prince neglected them. 596 00:47:36,286 --> 00:47:38,426 He hunted the tiger down... 597 00:47:38,826 --> 00:47:41,596 with his personal guards whom he trained himself. 598 00:47:43,366 --> 00:47:45,127 Why do you think he did it? 599 00:47:47,167 --> 00:47:48,636 He looked down on them. 600 00:47:50,107 --> 00:47:51,937 He thought the palace guards... 601 00:47:52,706 --> 00:47:55,135 were too ignorant and incompetent to handle the crisis properly. 602 00:47:55,136 --> 00:47:57,975 So he took care of the matter... 603 00:47:57,976 --> 00:48:00,476 his own competent self. 604 00:48:02,377 --> 00:48:05,615 He considered the palace guards incompetent, 605 00:48:05,616 --> 00:48:07,555 the Police Bureau incompetent, 606 00:48:07,556 --> 00:48:09,786 and everyone in the Five Army Garrisons incompetent. 607 00:48:10,473 --> 00:48:15,044 Because the incompetent King must have raised incompetent ones. 608 00:48:15,913 --> 00:48:17,393 He thinks he is the only right one... 609 00:48:18,114 --> 00:48:21,553 and the only competent one. 610 00:48:22,484 --> 00:48:26,593 But the king of this country is me, not him. 611 00:48:30,823 --> 00:48:32,964 If a mere court maid... 612 00:48:33,763 --> 00:48:35,893 asks for his forgiveness, 613 00:48:36,533 --> 00:48:39,533 should I forgive him without hesitation? 614 00:48:40,703 --> 00:48:44,444 There are so many people who disdain me. 615 00:48:44,803 --> 00:48:46,872 I have committed a mortal sin, Your Majesty. 616 00:48:46,873 --> 00:48:48,373 Then you should die. 617 00:48:49,884 --> 00:48:52,544 I am a man of my words. 618 00:48:54,413 --> 00:48:57,183 I said I would grant you a wish. 619 00:48:57,484 --> 00:49:01,294 Tell me your wish before you die. 620 00:49:02,694 --> 00:49:03,723 Right now. 621 00:49:34,893 --> 00:49:37,464 Thank you for your boundless generosity. 622 00:49:38,064 --> 00:49:39,634 What do you mean? 623 00:49:40,734 --> 00:49:43,964 You thank me for taking your life? 624 00:49:47,674 --> 00:49:52,073 I will never forget your grace to give me this one yang. 625 00:49:52,544 --> 00:49:56,313 This one-yang coin means a lot to me. 626 00:49:56,314 --> 00:49:57,743 What does it mean? 627 00:49:58,143 --> 00:50:02,714 The goal of my life has been to save 100 yang since I entered the palace. 628 00:50:03,254 --> 00:50:07,854 I was 7 when I came and it took more than 10 years to save 99 yang. 629 00:50:08,194 --> 00:50:11,564 I finally earned the last one yang thanks to your grace. 630 00:50:11,864 --> 00:50:14,033 I am just grateful for your generosity. 631 00:50:16,834 --> 00:50:18,663 Wait, Sung Duk Im. 632 00:50:19,533 --> 00:50:22,433 Until His Majesty gets curious about your story. 633 00:50:23,174 --> 00:50:26,544 Be patient and wait. 634 00:50:27,044 --> 00:50:29,814 Why did you have to save 100 yang? 635 00:50:31,643 --> 00:50:33,614 It is a long story. 636 00:50:33,783 --> 00:50:37,223 I do not care. Tell me about it. 637 00:50:40,354 --> 00:50:42,493 One day when I became seven, 638 00:50:42,924 --> 00:50:45,493 my mother called me and my older brother. 639 00:50:46,533 --> 00:50:47,833 "Our family is financially suffering." 640 00:50:47,834 --> 00:50:50,364 "We cannot live together anymore." 641 00:50:51,234 --> 00:50:53,033 "One of you can stay here." 642 00:50:53,774 --> 00:50:57,343 "The other one should go to your father with me." 643 00:50:58,774 --> 00:51:00,743 I was scared to be left alone. 644 00:51:01,674 --> 00:51:06,354 I begged my mom to take me instead of my brother. 645 00:51:06,754 --> 00:51:08,754 She agreed. 646 00:51:09,214 --> 00:51:13,123 She said it's dangerous for a little girl to live by herself, 647 00:51:13,623 --> 00:51:16,424 so she will take me instead of my brother. 648 00:51:17,294 --> 00:51:19,864 My brother got mad at my mom. 649 00:51:20,634 --> 00:51:22,694 "You cannot take Duk Im." 650 00:51:23,364 --> 00:51:25,564 "I will never send her away." 651 00:51:26,703 --> 00:51:29,603 I was thrashing to follow my mom, 652 00:51:29,604 --> 00:51:31,674 but he did not let go of me. 653 00:51:33,073 --> 00:51:35,544 Watching the back of my mom leaving me, 654 00:51:36,114 --> 00:51:38,343 I resented my brother. 655 00:51:38,643 --> 00:51:41,214 I said I would hate him until I die. 656 00:51:42,884 --> 00:51:45,154 He said he was sorry to me... 657 00:51:45,654 --> 00:51:49,524 and promised to protect me no matter what happens. 658 00:51:50,524 --> 00:51:54,194 After that, I entered the palace to become a court maid. 659 00:51:54,694 --> 00:51:57,104 I have not seen my brother since then. 660 00:51:57,933 --> 00:52:00,073 By any chance, 661 00:52:04,243 --> 00:52:06,444 did your father die? 662 00:52:09,274 --> 00:52:10,614 And did your mother... 663 00:52:11,314 --> 00:52:13,084 also die? 664 00:52:14,384 --> 00:52:15,783 Yes, Your Majesty. 665 00:52:16,723 --> 00:52:18,323 What is your intention... 666 00:52:19,053 --> 00:52:22,254 to tell me your story? 667 00:52:22,953 --> 00:52:24,794 I want to live, Your Majesty. 668 00:52:25,263 --> 00:52:28,532 I want to live and give my brother... 669 00:52:28,533 --> 00:52:31,004 the 100 yang I saved in person. 670 00:52:31,834 --> 00:52:34,633 I want to tell him to take the national examination... 671 00:52:34,634 --> 00:52:39,004 and do whatever he wants with the money. 672 00:52:40,174 --> 00:52:42,774 Even though we'll never be able to see our parents again, 673 00:52:43,183 --> 00:52:47,783 I want to tell my brother that I am happy to see him. 674 00:52:49,254 --> 00:52:50,283 Your Majesty. 675 00:52:51,384 --> 00:52:52,484 Please... 676 00:52:53,354 --> 00:52:55,053 have pity on me... 677 00:52:56,393 --> 00:53:00,533 - and save my... - I will not kill you. 678 00:53:01,393 --> 00:53:04,564 I will not kill you. You can stop now. 679 00:53:05,004 --> 00:53:08,803 I was not going to kill you from the beginning. 680 00:53:09,533 --> 00:53:13,573 I just wanted to scare a daring young maid a little. 681 00:53:14,513 --> 00:53:18,743 You resemble my dead daughter a lot. 682 00:53:19,814 --> 00:53:21,013 You remind me... 683 00:53:21,854 --> 00:53:24,183 of Princess Hwapyung. 684 00:53:25,453 --> 00:53:28,154 So how can I kill you? 685 00:53:29,053 --> 00:53:31,464 Thank you for your boundless generosity. 686 00:53:31,763 --> 00:53:35,493 Go to Cheongyeon and Cheongsun and tell them... 687 00:53:36,433 --> 00:53:40,973 not to bother me for something like this ever again. 688 00:53:43,073 --> 00:53:44,444 Everything in the world... 689 00:53:45,373 --> 00:53:47,814 has the right time. 690 00:53:48,913 --> 00:53:53,314 I am looking for the right timing. 691 00:53:54,084 --> 00:53:55,314 I understand, Your Majesty. 692 00:53:56,884 --> 00:54:00,254 I am tired. You may go now. 693 00:54:00,593 --> 00:54:01,623 Yes, Your Majesty. 694 00:55:00,724 --> 00:55:01,793 Duk Im. 695 00:55:04,094 --> 00:55:05,193 Duk Im. 696 00:55:07,164 --> 00:55:08,193 Duk Im. 697 00:55:08,419 --> 00:55:11,059 Help! Duk Im. 698 00:55:12,590 --> 00:55:14,160 I will carry her on my back. 699 00:56:29,999 --> 00:56:31,600 You rascal. 700 00:56:31,999 --> 00:56:34,740 - I did wrong, Your Majesty. - Stop with your apologies. 701 00:56:35,439 --> 00:56:38,809 I know you do not mean what you say. 702 00:56:39,680 --> 00:56:42,109 If the same thing happens again, 703 00:56:42,579 --> 00:56:45,379 you will do the same thing. 704 00:56:46,019 --> 00:56:50,189 Why would you run around with a bow? 705 00:56:50,859 --> 00:56:53,229 There are guards in the palace. 706 00:56:53,859 --> 00:56:57,329 Did you step up because they were all foolish and incompetent... 707 00:56:57,430 --> 00:56:59,728 and you were the competent one? 708 00:56:59,729 --> 00:57:02,999 I had no thoughts. 709 00:57:03,499 --> 00:57:05,039 I did not even have a chance. 710 00:57:06,833 --> 00:57:10,532 I led the soldiers to catch the tiger... 711 00:57:10,833 --> 00:57:12,633 because I had a bow in my hand at the time... 712 00:57:12,873 --> 00:57:15,672 and reliable followers next to me. 713 00:57:16,213 --> 00:57:17,873 I had the tiger in front me... 714 00:57:18,213 --> 00:57:20,342 and people to save. 715 00:57:21,043 --> 00:57:22,182 That is all. 716 00:57:22,183 --> 00:57:25,552 See? You do not think you were wrong at all. 717 00:57:26,222 --> 00:57:28,753 Then why do you ask for forgiveness? 718 00:57:31,193 --> 00:57:34,393 You don't even know what you have done wrong. 719 00:57:39,733 --> 00:57:40,762 Look at you. 720 00:57:41,563 --> 00:57:45,172 Do you know how startled I was? 721 00:57:46,342 --> 00:57:48,572 I thought my precious grandson... 722 00:57:48,902 --> 00:57:52,643 was going to get eaten by the tiger. 723 00:57:55,443 --> 00:57:56,552 San. 724 00:57:57,552 --> 00:58:01,253 Do not ever do that again. 725 00:58:02,523 --> 00:58:04,092 If I lose you, 726 00:58:05,353 --> 00:58:08,063 I will not be able to carry on. 727 00:58:10,563 --> 00:58:12,532 Look at you. 728 00:58:23,313 --> 00:58:25,011 Buy pretty shoes. 729 00:58:25,012 --> 00:58:26,213 Take care, sir. 730 00:58:27,943 --> 00:58:30,282 Come take a look. 731 00:58:30,813 --> 00:58:32,651 - Come. - Let me see. 732 00:58:32,652 --> 00:58:35,722 What is that? It is so nice. 733 00:58:36,753 --> 00:58:38,052 You should get it. 734 00:58:48,302 --> 00:58:51,632 Were you not surprised that I called you all of a sudden? 735 00:58:51,833 --> 00:58:53,373 You made a hassle to call me. 736 00:58:54,672 --> 00:58:57,313 I called you to have a drink. 737 00:58:57,742 --> 00:58:59,472 Have you forgotten the prohibition law? 738 00:59:01,043 --> 00:59:03,152 Will you tell on anyone? 739 00:59:03,683 --> 00:59:07,023 Look. We are both from the Hongs. 740 00:59:08,353 --> 00:59:11,092 Let me pour your a drink as an elder member of the family. 741 00:59:26,572 --> 00:59:29,571 I wonder if you will drink from the glass I poured you. 742 00:59:29,572 --> 00:59:31,373 Have a guess. 743 00:59:34,313 --> 00:59:35,512 If you guess it right, 744 00:59:36,782 --> 00:59:40,483 I will answer the question you have. 745 00:59:49,123 --> 00:59:50,963 Of course you will drink it. 746 00:59:51,793 --> 00:59:54,463 You are bold enough to have a glass. 747 01:00:01,402 --> 01:00:02,643 I won. 748 01:00:03,112 --> 01:00:06,382 Now tell me. What do I want to know? 749 01:00:06,643 --> 01:00:09,543 You want to know how far I have gotten. 750 01:00:10,913 --> 01:00:12,412 I have found the source... 751 01:00:12,413 --> 01:00:14,882 of the anonymous letter to East Palace. 752 01:00:16,452 --> 01:00:18,152 Anonymous letter? 753 01:00:19,552 --> 01:00:21,562 I have never heard of it before. 754 01:00:21,563 --> 01:00:23,893 Did the East Palace receive such? 755 01:00:25,163 --> 01:00:28,063 Then you should have notified the King immediately. 756 01:00:28,362 --> 01:00:32,373 Why did the Crown Prince only watch it? 757 01:00:34,842 --> 01:00:38,112 Was the anonymous letter... 758 01:00:38,742 --> 01:00:40,942 about the King's wrath? 759 01:00:40,943 --> 01:00:42,983 Let me guess what his wrath is. 760 01:00:44,612 --> 01:00:46,623 The crown prince who died in 1762. 761 01:00:48,422 --> 01:00:49,722 The King... 762 01:00:50,822 --> 01:00:54,322 wants to forget the crown prince's death for good. 763 01:00:55,722 --> 01:00:57,793 If he is reminded of it, 764 01:00:59,362 --> 01:01:02,362 who would be in trouble? 765 01:01:03,833 --> 01:01:06,071 Will finding the source of the anonymous letter... 766 01:01:06,072 --> 01:01:09,202 benefit the Crown Prince? 767 01:01:11,373 --> 01:01:16,082 So you should persuade the Crown Prince. 768 01:01:16,083 --> 01:01:19,382 He should let go of what happened in the past. 769 01:01:20,353 --> 01:01:23,651 What happened in 1762 is not my fault. 770 01:01:23,652 --> 01:01:26,921 What happened then is not your fault. 771 01:01:26,922 --> 01:01:30,592 That is right. Now we are speaking the same language. 772 01:01:33,233 --> 01:01:36,773 You do not have what it takes to kill a Crown Prince. 773 01:01:38,402 --> 01:01:40,773 Unless you are someone's pawn. 774 01:01:42,742 --> 01:01:45,472 If you are not thinking about killing me here, 775 01:01:48,043 --> 01:01:49,583 I will get going now. 776 01:02:01,563 --> 01:02:04,793 I finally remember your mother's face. 777 01:02:05,833 --> 01:02:07,332 After losing her husband, 778 01:02:07,333 --> 01:02:10,031 she begged everyone in the town... 779 01:02:10,032 --> 01:02:12,902 to feed her young children. 780 01:02:13,742 --> 01:02:15,272 I am certain everyone in the Hong family... 781 01:02:15,273 --> 01:02:18,313 remembers your mother's face. 782 01:02:20,813 --> 01:02:23,782 What did I do when she came to my house? 783 01:02:24,382 --> 01:02:27,922 I am certain I gave her a sack of rice at least. 784 01:02:29,023 --> 01:02:31,722 Has it been that long enough for you to forget already? 785 01:02:32,793 --> 01:02:35,893 I am certain you were there too. 786 01:02:42,402 --> 01:02:45,472 Of course I remember what happened on that day clearly. 787 01:02:47,242 --> 01:02:50,572 That day, when you saw my sister, you said, 788 01:02:52,413 --> 01:02:53,943 "If you raise her well..." 789 01:02:55,112 --> 01:02:57,281 "and send her off to an old man as his second wife," 790 01:02:57,282 --> 01:02:59,413 "she would not have to worry about food." 791 01:03:01,782 --> 01:03:03,222 "When she gets bigger," 792 01:03:04,293 --> 01:03:06,453 "I will look for someone looking for his second wife." 793 01:03:07,592 --> 01:03:08,793 I have always... 794 01:03:09,722 --> 01:03:13,463 planned to make her stand in a shining and honorable spot. 795 01:03:14,402 --> 01:03:17,702 I was quite disappointed in what you said. 796 01:03:19,773 --> 01:03:22,702 "A shining and honorable spot"? 797 01:03:23,172 --> 01:03:27,442 Are you thinking about sending your sister to the Crown Prince? 798 01:03:27,443 --> 01:03:29,983 My sister is only a child. 799 01:03:30,552 --> 01:03:31,612 However, 800 01:03:33,253 --> 01:03:36,222 by the time the new sun rises in the east sky, 801 01:03:37,193 --> 01:03:39,122 she will be a woman. 802 01:03:39,123 --> 01:03:42,222 Look at you. How ambitious. 803 01:03:42,992 --> 01:03:44,063 So, 804 01:03:45,492 --> 01:03:49,333 you do not plan to unite with me? 805 01:03:49,532 --> 01:03:51,233 We are both Hongs. 806 01:03:52,172 --> 01:03:53,972 We are family. 807 01:03:54,543 --> 01:03:57,571 If you plan to unite with me, 808 01:03:57,572 --> 01:03:59,242 inform me any time. 809 01:04:00,183 --> 01:04:01,943 If you become my subordinate, 810 01:04:03,382 --> 01:04:04,952 I will take good care of you. 811 01:04:10,492 --> 01:04:11,722 I will be off now. 812 01:06:00,963 --> 01:06:02,103 My lady. 813 01:06:03,503 --> 01:06:04,532 My lady. 814 01:06:05,902 --> 01:06:08,043 Did the King really forgive the Crown Prince? 815 01:06:08,242 --> 01:06:09,643 - Yes. - Then... 816 01:06:10,413 --> 01:06:11,443 Never mind. 817 01:06:16,443 --> 01:06:17,582 Gosh! 818 01:07:03,023 --> 01:07:05,393 The Crown Prince was forgiven, 819 01:07:06,063 --> 01:07:09,132 so the lecturer should be safe too. 820 01:07:27,373 --> 01:07:28,573 Duk Im. 821 01:07:31,042 --> 01:07:32,073 Your... 822 01:07:35,012 --> 01:07:36,313 I'm so sorry. 823 01:07:36,783 --> 01:07:38,943 You almost got into huge trouble at the King's Palace. 824 01:07:39,153 --> 01:07:43,792 Sometimes, I forget the fact that my grandpa is the King. 825 01:07:44,422 --> 01:07:47,462 He's just a sweet grandpa to me. 826 01:07:48,123 --> 01:07:49,392 I'm so sorry. 827 01:07:49,892 --> 01:07:51,332 You must've been frightened. 828 01:07:55,802 --> 01:07:58,132 I am the Crown Prince's maid. 829 01:07:58,403 --> 01:08:02,242 I did what I had to do for my master. 830 01:08:02,243 --> 01:08:05,913 Thank you so much for saying that. 831 01:08:07,413 --> 01:08:08,613 However, 832 01:08:09,483 --> 01:08:12,051 "Tale of Kwak and Jang" was all burned to ashes. 833 01:08:12,052 --> 01:08:13,722 Don't mind those mere books. 834 01:08:13,853 --> 01:08:15,823 We can transcribe it together again. 835 01:08:16,693 --> 01:08:19,353 Then... 836 01:08:19,892 --> 01:08:21,563 about the transcription fee... 837 01:08:22,863 --> 01:08:24,892 You'll have to transcribe the book again... 838 01:08:27,663 --> 01:08:28,943 Will this be enough for the job? 839 01:08:31,472 --> 01:08:33,332 Thank you so much, Your Highness. 840 01:08:38,142 --> 01:08:40,012 I hear you will soon be an official maid. 841 01:08:40,243 --> 01:08:41,612 When is the ceremony? 842 01:08:41,613 --> 01:08:43,612 The date isn't fixed yet. 843 01:08:43,613 --> 01:08:46,082 But the Queen will make a decision soon. 844 01:08:47,983 --> 01:08:49,023 It's my brother. 845 01:08:51,023 --> 01:08:52,552 San! 846 01:08:59,632 --> 01:09:00,932 Princess Cheongyeon? 847 01:09:02,363 --> 01:09:04,202 You frequent the palace too often. 848 01:09:04,203 --> 01:09:05,702 Oh, please. 849 01:09:05,703 --> 01:09:07,703 Aren't you glad to meet your sister? 850 01:09:09,302 --> 01:09:11,113 The palace is full of conflicts. 851 01:09:12,042 --> 01:09:15,512 It's not good to come here at all. 852 01:09:16,642 --> 01:09:17,752 Oh, right. 853 01:09:18,783 --> 01:09:21,722 This girl will be your court lady soon. 854 01:09:21,882 --> 01:09:23,722 Her name is Duk Im. 855 01:09:34,103 --> 01:09:36,631 - A folding fan. - Excuse me, Your Highness? 856 01:09:36,632 --> 01:09:39,272 - A folding fan. - Sure. Do you have a folding fan? 857 01:09:39,273 --> 01:09:40,703 He seems to be feeling hot. 858 01:09:43,243 --> 01:09:45,712 Brother, are you feeling hot? 859 01:09:52,313 --> 01:09:53,353 You should leave now. 860 01:09:53,552 --> 01:09:55,552 Give Duk Im a glance. 861 01:09:59,052 --> 01:10:00,692 She begged our grandpa... 862 01:10:00,693 --> 01:10:04,363 to forgive you on my behalf. 863 01:10:05,592 --> 01:10:08,962 I'm busy right now, so maybe later... 864 01:11:04,853 --> 01:11:07,592 (The Red Sleeve) 865 01:11:07,892 --> 01:11:09,721 I have work piled up. 866 01:11:09,722 --> 01:11:11,432 Anyway, stop bothering me. 867 01:11:11,969 --> 01:11:14,469 What a liar. Why did he have to fool me? 868 01:11:14,537 --> 01:11:15,537 So annoying. 869 01:11:16,063 --> 01:11:19,532 The Crown Prince's maid can't refuse to work at the East Palace. 870 01:11:19,533 --> 01:11:21,841 You will be serving His Highness. 871 01:11:21,842 --> 01:11:24,541 A servant shouldn't be thinking anything, 872 01:11:24,542 --> 01:11:27,212 but why do I keep having so many thoughts? 873 01:11:27,642 --> 01:11:31,152 Report to me about everything that happens to the Crown Prince. 874 01:11:31,153 --> 01:11:34,221 Is she the one who begged His Majesty... 875 01:11:34,222 --> 01:11:35,342 to forgive the Crown Prince? 876 01:11:35,483 --> 01:11:38,392 Nothing happened between you and me. 877 01:11:38,453 --> 01:11:40,722 Don't ever let me see you again.