1 00:00:00,112 --> 00:00:05,480 THE KING'S AFFECTION 2 00:00:06,027 --> 00:00:07,853 THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN SELECTED AS AN "EXCELLENT BROADCAST CONTENT" 3 00:00:07,934 --> 00:00:09,613 AND IS SUPPORTED BY MCST AND KOCCA 4 00:00:09,814 --> 00:00:11,421 THIS DRAMA IS PURELY FICTIONAL AND IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH 5 00:00:11,502 --> 00:00:13,187 ACTUAL PEOPLE, INCIDENTS, ASSOCIATIONS, OR LOCATIONS 6 00:00:14,481 --> 00:00:15,524 Thirteen! 7 00:00:16,358 --> 00:00:18,193 Fourteen! 8 00:00:19,027 --> 00:00:21,029 -Fifteen! -Yeong-ji. 9 00:00:21,113 --> 00:00:22,656 Sixteen! 10 00:00:22,739 --> 00:00:25,200 -Let me face the punishment. -Seventeen! 11 00:00:26,160 --> 00:00:27,619 Eighteen! 12 00:00:27,703 --> 00:00:30,372 -My lord! They don't know anything! -Nineteen! 13 00:00:30,455 --> 00:00:31,415 -I gave them the orders. -Twenty! 14 00:00:31,498 --> 00:00:32,374 Get him out! 15 00:00:33,083 --> 00:00:36,086 No! Please, my lord! No, Jil-geum! 16 00:00:36,670 --> 00:00:38,881 No, my lord! Please stop. 17 00:00:41,133 --> 00:00:42,426 Yeong-ji! 18 00:00:44,386 --> 00:00:46,305 I must go back to them. 19 00:00:46,388 --> 00:00:48,849 Let go of me. Please… 20 00:00:50,225 --> 00:00:51,310 No… 21 00:01:07,659 --> 00:01:11,246 Did you send out the soldiers, Father? 22 00:01:11,330 --> 00:01:13,582 Yes, I did. 23 00:01:18,921 --> 00:01:20,964 They have done nothing wrong. 24 00:01:21,965 --> 00:01:23,217 Please release them. 25 00:01:24,593 --> 00:01:26,178 They were following my orders. 26 00:01:26,261 --> 00:01:27,721 I'm sure they were. 27 00:01:27,804 --> 00:01:30,182 After all, you were the physician at Samgaebang. 28 00:01:30,849 --> 00:01:31,892 Then… 29 00:01:32,893 --> 00:01:35,103 you're punishing them despite knowing everything? 30 00:01:36,897 --> 00:01:39,441 -Why would you do that? -I only want one thing 31 00:01:39,524 --> 00:01:40,901 from you. 32 00:01:42,027 --> 00:01:44,112 That you have a proper job at the palace. 33 00:01:47,157 --> 00:01:49,368 Starting now, you'll do what I tell you to do. 34 00:01:50,410 --> 00:01:53,247 If you do, your friends will be safe. 35 00:01:57,125 --> 00:01:59,544 The Crown Prince shall now enter. 36 00:02:10,347 --> 00:02:13,892 I hear you come with glorious recommendations. 37 00:02:13,976 --> 00:02:15,936 I look forward to… 38 00:02:22,776 --> 00:02:26,571 I will be your tutor starting from today. I am Royal Tutor Jung Ji-un. 39 00:02:30,784 --> 00:02:32,619 What are you doing here? 40 00:02:32,703 --> 00:02:36,039 It's a great honor to meet you again, Your Royal Highness. 41 00:02:37,666 --> 00:02:40,711 I told you I wouldn't be lenient with you if we ever met again. 42 00:02:40,794 --> 00:02:41,837 Have you forgotten it? 43 00:02:41,920 --> 00:02:43,839 How could I forget? 44 00:02:43,922 --> 00:02:47,009 However, I cannot disobey a royal command. 45 00:02:47,592 --> 00:02:49,303 I have been appointed by His Majesty. 46 00:02:49,386 --> 00:02:51,888 So I have been put in charge of your lectures. 47 00:02:51,972 --> 00:02:55,517 Please forgive what I did that day. 48 00:02:57,269 --> 00:03:00,063 Now, let us begin with the Classic of Poetry. 49 00:03:13,535 --> 00:03:16,580 You want me to revoke my appointment of a new royal tutor? 50 00:03:16,663 --> 00:03:19,499 Yes. Royal Tutor Jung Ji-un 51 00:03:19,583 --> 00:03:22,878 comes from a noble family, but he operated a clinic named Samgaebang. 52 00:03:22,961 --> 00:03:24,629 With his devious acupuncture skills, 53 00:03:24,713 --> 00:03:28,216 he tricked noblewomen and noblemen. 54 00:03:28,967 --> 00:03:31,386 On top of that, from what I hear, he covets wealth. 55 00:03:31,470 --> 00:03:35,098 And at times, he sneaks into the palace and befriends court maids. 56 00:03:35,182 --> 00:03:37,184 His behaviors are known to be crude. 57 00:03:37,267 --> 00:03:40,062 I cannot respect him as my tutor. 58 00:03:41,313 --> 00:03:43,357 Please reconsider, Father. 59 00:03:46,318 --> 00:03:50,113 The royal tutor in question was recommended by the Left State Councilor. 60 00:03:50,739 --> 00:03:52,449 Do you have any proof for your claim? 61 00:03:59,206 --> 00:04:01,416 Please interrogate Chief Gu Chun-saeng 62 00:04:01,500 --> 00:04:03,794 and the court maids in charge of embroidery. 63 00:04:07,547 --> 00:04:09,216 EPISODE 4 64 00:04:09,800 --> 00:04:12,677 My duty is to guard your quarters, Your Majesty. 65 00:04:12,761 --> 00:04:16,098 I would never secretly bring in an outsider to the palace. 66 00:04:16,181 --> 00:04:19,309 I would never do such a thing, Your Majesty. 67 00:04:20,811 --> 00:04:24,773 A female physician performed acupuncture on me as I was feeling fatigued, 68 00:04:24,856 --> 00:04:27,567 but I have never met a physician from Samgaebang. 69 00:04:27,651 --> 00:04:30,612 On top of that, I heard the physician from Samgaebang 70 00:04:30,695 --> 00:04:33,115 is currently imprisoned at Hanseong Magistracy. 71 00:04:33,198 --> 00:04:36,410 How can he be locked up and be at the royal institute at the same time? 72 00:04:44,334 --> 00:04:46,086 You may all leave. 73 00:04:59,099 --> 00:05:01,309 Father, they are all lying. 74 00:05:01,393 --> 00:05:03,895 You should summon Jung Ji-un and ask him yourself. 75 00:05:03,979 --> 00:05:07,524 He will say that he met me at Hongwolru. 76 00:05:08,233 --> 00:05:09,526 Hongwolru? 77 00:05:10,652 --> 00:05:12,112 Were you at a courtesan house? 78 00:05:17,951 --> 00:05:22,164 I only stopped by when I went out in disguise. 79 00:05:22,247 --> 00:05:24,291 You are the Crown Prince. 80 00:05:25,125 --> 00:05:27,461 Not only did you go out without my permission, 81 00:05:27,544 --> 00:05:29,713 but you also went to a courtesan house. 82 00:05:30,797 --> 00:05:32,883 You are truly frustrating and foolish. 83 00:05:36,219 --> 00:05:38,680 I must attend to the state affairs. You can leave now. 84 00:05:39,347 --> 00:05:40,599 But… 85 00:05:46,897 --> 00:05:49,483 I understand, Father. 86 00:05:58,241 --> 00:06:02,454 So that wraps up my crash course on the family tree of the royal family. 87 00:06:02,537 --> 00:06:03,997 And now, 88 00:06:04,080 --> 00:06:07,918 I will share high-level information with you 89 00:06:08,001 --> 00:06:09,920 as you are a new lecturer. 90 00:06:10,879 --> 00:06:12,339 Have you heard 91 00:06:12,923 --> 00:06:14,216 of the Ice Prince? 92 00:06:15,383 --> 00:06:17,802 That's the Crown Prince's nickname. 93 00:06:17,886 --> 00:06:21,056 He's known to always be cold and heartless. 94 00:06:21,139 --> 00:06:22,682 Hence, the nickname. 95 00:06:22,766 --> 00:06:25,435 And everyone must stay five steps away from him. 96 00:06:25,519 --> 00:06:27,729 So he's also known as Five Step Prince. 97 00:06:29,231 --> 00:06:30,315 But… 98 00:06:30,815 --> 00:06:33,276 Why do you have drawings of animals around him? 99 00:06:33,360 --> 00:06:36,613 These drawings display ranks in the royal family. 100 00:06:40,033 --> 00:06:41,076 Ranks? 101 00:06:41,159 --> 00:06:44,204 I thought you might find these useful too. 102 00:06:44,287 --> 00:06:46,331 So I risked my safety to assemble them. 103 00:06:47,290 --> 00:06:49,626 All right. First off, we have a tiger. 104 00:06:50,210 --> 00:06:53,463 The tiger represents bravery, grit, and power. 105 00:06:53,547 --> 00:06:55,632 He's the eldest son 106 00:06:55,715 --> 00:06:58,301 of His Majesty's late brother, Prince Dohyeon. 107 00:06:58,385 --> 00:07:00,679 -The superintendent at the Royal-- -Prince Wonsan. 108 00:07:02,347 --> 00:07:03,640 PRINCE WONSAN 109 00:07:03,723 --> 00:07:05,642 How did you know that? 110 00:07:07,185 --> 00:07:08,728 As for the hawk here, 111 00:07:08,812 --> 00:07:11,356 he's very helpful to everyone. 112 00:07:11,439 --> 00:07:13,483 -The Second Minister of Rites-- -Prince Jaeun. 113 00:07:15,277 --> 00:07:17,571 PRINCE JAEUN 114 00:07:19,114 --> 00:07:21,866 I guess you came here prepared. 115 00:07:24,244 --> 00:07:26,246 Then who's that rabbit? 116 00:07:26,329 --> 00:07:29,749 Well, let me tell you who this rabbit is. 117 00:07:30,375 --> 00:07:32,335 He seems docile, but has a lot of support. 118 00:07:32,419 --> 00:07:34,588 The son of the Queen and grandson of the Chief State Councilor. 119 00:07:34,671 --> 00:07:37,299 He's the second-in-line to the throne, Prince Jehyeon. 120 00:07:37,382 --> 00:07:38,508 PRINCE JEHYEON 121 00:07:42,220 --> 00:07:43,763 Who's that vole? 122 00:07:45,515 --> 00:07:47,100 The fields have eyes. 123 00:07:47,183 --> 00:07:48,727 Do you know who has ears? 124 00:07:51,021 --> 00:07:52,939 It's Prince Changun. 125 00:07:53,815 --> 00:07:55,775 He's the stepbrother of His Majesty 126 00:07:55,859 --> 00:07:58,194 and the black sheep of the royal family. 127 00:07:58,278 --> 00:08:00,989 Well, I don't need to go into details for this one. Right? 128 00:08:07,746 --> 00:08:09,414 Are you at it again? 129 00:08:10,165 --> 00:08:12,626 You don't give up. Do you? 130 00:08:25,305 --> 00:08:27,515 Royal Tutor Park is always in need of more sleep. 131 00:08:32,270 --> 00:08:33,897 Hello, Royal Scholar Yang. 132 00:08:33,980 --> 00:08:35,357 Hello, there. 133 00:08:35,440 --> 00:08:39,277 My goodness. The institute seems to be full of life today. 134 00:08:39,361 --> 00:08:40,820 Get up! 135 00:08:45,283 --> 00:08:50,121 All right. A new royal tutor has been appointed today. 136 00:08:50,205 --> 00:08:52,540 What do you say? That calls for celebratory drinks. 137 00:08:52,624 --> 00:08:54,876 We already drank last night. Not again. 138 00:08:54,959 --> 00:08:58,088 What? Sounds good. Right? 139 00:08:58,171 --> 00:08:59,172 I'm sorry. 140 00:09:00,465 --> 00:09:03,635 But I have a prior engagement today. 141 00:09:43,591 --> 00:09:44,634 Ji-un. 142 00:09:46,970 --> 00:09:50,849 Ji-un. What are you doing here? 143 00:09:54,102 --> 00:09:55,603 How are you feeling? 144 00:09:56,563 --> 00:09:57,814 Are you okay? 145 00:09:59,816 --> 00:10:01,192 How could I be? 146 00:10:01,693 --> 00:10:05,238 They beat me up so much that I can't even take a dump. 147 00:10:09,325 --> 00:10:12,162 I'm sorry. You're going through this without me. 148 00:10:18,126 --> 00:10:19,294 What about Yeong-ji? 149 00:10:19,377 --> 00:10:21,629 I heard that she's at Hanseong Magistracy. 150 00:10:22,839 --> 00:10:24,215 But I'm not sure. 151 00:10:26,468 --> 00:10:30,096 Hang in there. I promise to get you out. 152 00:10:31,848 --> 00:10:32,932 Ji-un. 153 00:10:33,933 --> 00:10:36,603 Don't go out of your way for us. 154 00:10:37,145 --> 00:10:40,315 Yeong-ji and I… I mean… 155 00:10:41,441 --> 00:10:44,569 if my sister and I hadn't met you, 156 00:10:44,652 --> 00:10:46,821 we would've died a long time ago. 157 00:10:48,072 --> 00:10:49,741 No matter happens to us, 158 00:10:50,700 --> 00:10:52,327 we won't resent you. 159 00:11:01,461 --> 00:11:04,923 It will be difficult to continue our investigation 160 00:11:05,006 --> 00:11:07,300 on Royal Tutor Jung and Samgaebang now. 161 00:11:07,842 --> 00:11:09,302 It looks like Jung Seok-jo 162 00:11:09,385 --> 00:11:11,721 already bought off everyone involved. 163 00:11:12,931 --> 00:11:16,059 I doubt that he wanted to waste a golden opportunity 164 00:11:16,142 --> 00:11:17,644 to make his son a lecturer. 165 00:11:17,727 --> 00:11:20,021 Wouldn't this be a problem? 166 00:11:20,104 --> 00:11:23,107 The lecturer has a private audience with you almost every day. 167 00:11:23,191 --> 00:11:24,943 He will be very close to you. 168 00:11:25,026 --> 00:11:28,655 If, by any chance, he finds out about you-- 169 00:11:28,738 --> 00:11:30,031 That will never happen… 170 00:11:32,492 --> 00:11:36,371 because he'll end up resigning before anything happens. 171 00:11:36,955 --> 00:11:39,499 Well, may I ask how you'll get him to resign? 172 00:11:40,542 --> 00:11:45,088 Nothing can be easier than making a lecturer resign. 173 00:11:57,392 --> 00:11:59,018 What are all these? 174 00:11:59,519 --> 00:12:01,521 As my knowledge is limited, 175 00:12:01,604 --> 00:12:03,898 I'm struggling to understand them on my own. 176 00:12:03,982 --> 00:12:07,610 I would like you to transcribe every single book here 177 00:12:07,694 --> 00:12:09,362 with footnotes. 178 00:12:09,445 --> 00:12:10,780 Pardon? 179 00:12:10,864 --> 00:12:13,533 Every single book here? 180 00:12:13,616 --> 00:12:16,786 Why? Is that a problem? 181 00:12:16,870 --> 00:12:18,329 -Gosh. -He's even strong. 182 00:12:22,667 --> 00:12:25,461 Did you get on His Royal Highness' bad side already? 183 00:12:25,545 --> 00:12:26,754 What do you mean? 184 00:12:28,172 --> 00:12:32,760 Goodness, Royal Tutor Jung. You must stay strong. 185 00:12:34,137 --> 00:12:35,305 Because… 186 00:12:36,931 --> 00:12:38,558 this is only the beginning. 187 00:12:51,821 --> 00:12:56,034 At least for now, you'll have an easy task such as transcribing books like this. 188 00:12:56,910 --> 00:12:59,287 But things will get worse. 189 00:13:16,679 --> 00:13:18,473 Well, this is awkward 190 00:13:26,147 --> 00:13:28,983 It is customary to give gifts to new tutors. 191 00:13:29,567 --> 00:13:32,278 But instead, I prepared a light meal with some drinks. 192 00:13:34,030 --> 00:13:35,198 I hope you won't mind. 193 00:13:38,117 --> 00:13:40,328 I'm honored, Your Royal Highness. 194 00:13:43,456 --> 00:13:46,793 Be careful. He wants to get you drunk, so you'll make mistakes. 195 00:13:47,377 --> 00:13:51,130 So you must not get drunk in the Crown Prince's presence. 196 00:13:51,798 --> 00:13:52,966 Never. 197 00:13:57,929 --> 00:14:00,556 Why don't you drink up? 198 00:14:00,640 --> 00:14:01,849 Yes, Your Royal Highness. 199 00:14:24,372 --> 00:14:28,251 The bigger the glass, the better. Right? 200 00:14:48,271 --> 00:14:50,440 Isn't this a bowl for soup? 201 00:15:03,870 --> 00:15:05,246 Would you like a drink? 202 00:15:05,747 --> 00:15:08,416 Court Lady Kim. Escort Eunuch Hong out. 203 00:15:10,960 --> 00:15:13,296 I'm sorry, Your Royal Highness. Get up. 204 00:15:31,022 --> 00:15:32,857 I got it! 205 00:15:32,940 --> 00:15:34,567 It's in here. 206 00:15:34,650 --> 00:15:36,444 Oh, no! 207 00:15:39,405 --> 00:15:41,824 Come on! Why does he want me to catch loaches? 208 00:15:41,908 --> 00:15:43,618 Well, that's because… 209 00:15:45,328 --> 00:15:47,789 I guess you just rub him the wrong way. 210 00:15:47,872 --> 00:15:49,373 -Whatever. Let's eat. -What? 211 00:15:49,457 --> 00:15:51,000 How about some loach soup? 212 00:15:59,717 --> 00:16:01,719 Damn it. This stinking fishy smell. 213 00:16:04,889 --> 00:16:07,517 I should go back right now and just submit my letter of… 214 00:16:07,600 --> 00:16:10,937 Envoys from Ming will arrive in two weeks. 215 00:16:11,020 --> 00:16:14,941 If you can serve the Crown Prince by his side until then, 216 00:16:15,525 --> 00:16:17,276 I will release your friends. 217 00:16:24,033 --> 00:16:25,284 Not bad. 218 00:16:27,286 --> 00:16:29,747 I thought you would be ready to quit right about now. 219 00:16:32,250 --> 00:16:34,001 I'm sorry to disappoint you. 220 00:16:34,710 --> 00:16:37,505 But I've gone through hell and high water. 221 00:16:37,588 --> 00:16:40,633 I even had to jump off a cliff like a bird. 222 00:16:41,217 --> 00:16:43,761 So I'm not going anywhere. 223 00:16:58,651 --> 00:17:00,486 What's all this? 224 00:17:00,570 --> 00:17:04,282 These are the transcriptions you made Royal Tutor Jung do the other day. 225 00:17:05,324 --> 00:17:07,785 Goodness. He actually transcribed every single one. 226 00:17:27,597 --> 00:17:28,806 Here you go. 227 00:17:28,890 --> 00:17:30,266 ZUO ZHUAN 228 00:17:40,735 --> 00:17:43,029 Don't just stand there. Get rid of them. 229 00:17:43,696 --> 00:17:44,906 Yes, Your Royal Highness. 230 00:17:49,702 --> 00:17:51,329 Someone's here to see me this late? 231 00:17:52,246 --> 00:17:53,372 Well, 232 00:17:54,165 --> 00:17:57,585 I was told to say that it's your soulmate, and that you'd know who it is. 233 00:17:57,668 --> 00:17:58,878 What? 234 00:18:02,298 --> 00:18:03,424 What? 235 00:18:05,051 --> 00:18:08,012 The visitor asked to see you here. 236 00:18:10,806 --> 00:18:13,768 It looks like it was a prank. 237 00:18:17,021 --> 00:18:19,482 It's been a while, my lord. 238 00:18:33,663 --> 00:18:35,873 It's me. Your soulmate. 239 00:18:37,458 --> 00:18:40,044 Jung Ji-un. What a surprise to see you. 240 00:18:43,756 --> 00:18:44,757 A royal tutor? 241 00:18:45,424 --> 00:18:47,260 Were you the new lecturer? 242 00:18:48,761 --> 00:18:50,596 When did you get back from Ming? 243 00:18:52,473 --> 00:18:54,016 Has it been about a year? 244 00:18:54,100 --> 00:18:56,644 I arrived at the Capital only three or four months ago. 245 00:18:56,727 --> 00:18:59,355 How come you are not settling down? 246 00:18:59,438 --> 00:19:02,525 No matter how busy you've been, you should have come to see me first. 247 00:19:04,777 --> 00:19:05,903 Can you see? 248 00:19:05,987 --> 00:19:08,656 I have calluses on my delicate hands. 249 00:19:10,032 --> 00:19:12,535 I get that he's the Ice Prince and all. 250 00:19:13,953 --> 00:19:16,831 But has the Crown Prince always been that mean? 251 00:19:16,914 --> 00:19:18,833 I never want to see anything 252 00:19:18,916 --> 00:19:20,751 that lives in the water. 253 00:19:20,835 --> 00:19:24,714 It sounds like the Crown Prince taught you a lesson or two. 254 00:19:24,797 --> 00:19:29,218 What do you say? Should I put in a good word with His Royal Highness? 255 00:19:30,886 --> 00:19:32,263 Can you? 256 00:19:32,346 --> 00:19:34,890 If you tell him that we are soulmates 257 00:19:34,974 --> 00:19:38,686 and ask him to go easy on me, will he do so? 258 00:19:39,270 --> 00:19:41,439 I was expecting a firm no from you. 259 00:19:41,522 --> 00:19:43,691 Is there something wrong? 260 00:19:48,237 --> 00:19:51,407 Yes. I went through a lot of difficult times. 261 00:19:51,490 --> 00:19:52,992 And I'm still in one. 262 00:19:54,660 --> 00:19:56,370 What is it? 263 00:19:56,454 --> 00:19:58,873 Does this have to do with your father? 264 00:20:02,251 --> 00:20:06,088 You said you would never serve the royal family because of your father. 265 00:20:08,799 --> 00:20:10,593 It's a long story. 266 00:20:10,676 --> 00:20:12,511 Let's just drink tonight. 267 00:20:17,058 --> 00:20:18,934 How was your new lecturer? 268 00:20:19,894 --> 00:20:21,896 Do you approve of the lecturer? 269 00:20:24,940 --> 00:20:27,234 He always looks for shortcuts and is sly. 270 00:20:27,318 --> 00:20:30,905 He's more interested in talking his way out of everything. 271 00:20:30,988 --> 00:20:33,240 I don't think I should keep him around for long. 272 00:20:34,200 --> 00:20:36,994 I heard he's a distinguished man 273 00:20:37,078 --> 00:20:38,996 and excels in literature and fighting arts. 274 00:20:39,080 --> 00:20:42,083 As he's good-natured, he has many excellent friends. 275 00:20:42,958 --> 00:20:46,295 I'm sure people who wanted to be on my grandfather's good side 276 00:20:46,379 --> 00:20:47,630 made up those lies. 277 00:20:47,713 --> 00:20:50,925 People say birds of a feather flock together. 278 00:20:51,008 --> 00:20:53,511 Befriending someone like him only proves their priority. 279 00:20:53,594 --> 00:20:55,012 No need to see anything else. 280 00:20:58,307 --> 00:20:59,934 That's a bit harsh. 281 00:21:03,187 --> 00:21:06,065 Your Royal Highness, it's time for your lecture. 282 00:21:06,148 --> 00:21:07,400 I got it. 283 00:21:09,819 --> 00:21:10,861 Close them. 284 00:21:41,684 --> 00:21:44,270 Are you sure you don't want to attend the morning lecture? 285 00:21:44,353 --> 00:21:46,480 After getting appointed the Crown Prince, 286 00:21:46,564 --> 00:21:50,192 you have never missed one of your lectures. 287 00:21:50,276 --> 00:21:53,571 How many times must I repeat that I will not be attending the lecture? 288 00:21:54,155 --> 00:21:56,031 Goodness. 289 00:21:56,115 --> 00:21:57,700 May I ask why? 290 00:22:05,666 --> 00:22:07,918 Why are you avoiding me? No. 291 00:22:09,253 --> 00:22:10,921 Why do you want to kick me out? 292 00:22:13,174 --> 00:22:16,427 I'm sure you know the reason for that more than anyone. 293 00:22:16,510 --> 00:22:17,470 Am I wrong? 294 00:22:17,553 --> 00:22:20,556 I believe I passed all of your assignments. 295 00:22:22,099 --> 00:22:23,934 I am your tutor. 296 00:22:24,018 --> 00:22:26,604 Attend my lecture, so I can fulfill my duty 297 00:22:27,188 --> 00:22:29,899 of helping you study and teaching you moral principles. 298 00:22:31,192 --> 00:22:32,234 To help me study 299 00:22:33,694 --> 00:22:35,154 and teach me moral principles? 300 00:22:39,200 --> 00:22:40,910 How ridiculous. 301 00:22:40,993 --> 00:22:44,246 You may be helpful in my studies. But as for moral principles, 302 00:22:44,997 --> 00:22:47,833 you of all people can't possibly teach me. 303 00:22:54,507 --> 00:22:57,468 I heard that you operated Samgaebang. 304 00:22:57,551 --> 00:23:00,262 And we also met at a courtesan house. Correct? 305 00:23:01,639 --> 00:23:04,808 You are no more than an idler who performs acupuncture there. 306 00:23:05,392 --> 00:23:09,063 Yet, with your father's support, you managed to become my lecturer. 307 00:23:10,564 --> 00:23:12,650 Some may find that embarrassing. 308 00:23:13,234 --> 00:23:14,902 But you are indeed brazen. 309 00:23:16,862 --> 00:23:17,947 Then… 310 00:23:19,240 --> 00:23:21,617 will you keep avoiding me? 311 00:23:21,700 --> 00:23:23,744 I will if I can, 312 00:23:23,827 --> 00:23:26,956 and until you realize you have a conscience and resign. 313 00:23:28,290 --> 00:23:30,626 I'm sorry, but what if I won't resign? 314 00:23:40,719 --> 00:23:43,722 You know no shame. I can understand, though. 315 00:23:45,140 --> 00:23:49,061 Becoming a lecturer of the Crown Prince must have been tempting. 316 00:23:50,437 --> 00:23:52,022 Just like your father, 317 00:23:53,065 --> 00:23:56,026 you are an opportunist. 318 00:24:09,081 --> 00:24:11,917 Then allow me to offer a compromise. 319 00:24:13,085 --> 00:24:14,962 We'll make a wager. 320 00:24:15,045 --> 00:24:17,840 And if I lose this bet, 321 00:24:17,923 --> 00:24:20,009 I will resign as you wish. 322 00:24:20,551 --> 00:24:21,635 However, 323 00:24:22,928 --> 00:24:26,181 if I win, you will have to attend my lecture. 324 00:24:27,099 --> 00:24:29,727 -A bet? -Get the highest mark on the upcoming exam 325 00:24:29,810 --> 00:24:31,812 given by all lecturers including myself. 326 00:24:32,688 --> 00:24:35,691 His Majesty and people of the court will attend the session, 327 00:24:35,774 --> 00:24:39,320 so if I fail you in the exam, I would be in big trouble. 328 00:24:41,739 --> 00:24:42,781 What do you think? 329 00:24:45,034 --> 00:24:47,119 Why must I agree to that? 330 00:24:47,745 --> 00:24:50,706 I'm not interested in making a bet. 331 00:24:50,789 --> 00:24:52,207 What must I do 332 00:24:53,083 --> 00:24:54,877 to get you to accept this deal? 333 00:24:55,544 --> 00:24:56,754 Who knows? 334 00:24:58,255 --> 00:25:00,174 But I don't think that'll ever happen. 335 00:25:00,841 --> 00:25:01,884 Well, 336 00:25:03,636 --> 00:25:07,181 I might change my mind if you offered up your life. 337 00:25:43,801 --> 00:25:45,260 What are you doing? 338 00:25:47,888 --> 00:25:50,891 I will bet my life on it. 339 00:26:10,973 --> 00:26:13,267 My lord! Lord Jaeun! 340 00:26:17,563 --> 00:26:18,689 There's a problem. 341 00:26:18,772 --> 00:26:21,650 His Royal Highness is pointing his arrow at the new royal tutor. 342 00:26:21,733 --> 00:26:23,235 It's quite a scene. 343 00:26:23,318 --> 00:26:24,611 What? 344 00:26:47,718 --> 00:26:49,970 -Your Royal Highness! -Goodness. 345 00:26:52,931 --> 00:26:55,517 Your Royal Highness, your subjects are watching. 346 00:26:55,601 --> 00:26:57,978 Please lower your bow. 347 00:26:59,438 --> 00:27:02,774 He wishes to die. I ought to grant him his wish. Don't you think so? 348 00:27:03,734 --> 00:27:05,444 Oh, no. 349 00:27:11,491 --> 00:27:12,326 What? 350 00:27:29,760 --> 00:27:30,719 Your Royal Highness! 351 00:27:33,889 --> 00:27:35,515 -Gosh. -My goodness! 352 00:27:41,938 --> 00:27:42,981 Goodness. 353 00:28:07,881 --> 00:28:09,424 I admire your courage. 354 00:28:10,133 --> 00:28:13,345 So I will agree to the bet. 355 00:28:57,806 --> 00:28:58,682 Samgaebang? 356 00:29:01,560 --> 00:29:05,063 They mean everything to me. 357 00:29:05,147 --> 00:29:07,607 I will do anything to save them. 358 00:29:07,691 --> 00:29:09,234 But still. Must you go this far? 359 00:29:12,279 --> 00:29:14,990 So what is your plan now? 360 00:29:18,869 --> 00:29:20,162 I don't know. 361 00:29:21,246 --> 00:29:22,581 I must keep trying though. 362 00:29:33,091 --> 00:29:33,925 But… 363 00:29:35,093 --> 00:29:37,387 Lord Sangheon is his maternal grandfather. 364 00:29:37,471 --> 00:29:38,847 Do they not get along? 365 00:29:43,477 --> 00:29:44,770 Geez. 366 00:29:46,062 --> 00:29:48,899 I know that His Royal Highness isn't the friendly type. 367 00:29:48,982 --> 00:29:52,319 But how could you be so reckless? 368 00:29:54,029 --> 00:29:55,447 He must be in a tight spot 369 00:29:55,530 --> 00:29:58,575 between his father, His Majesty, and his grandfather, Lord Sangheon 370 00:29:58,658 --> 00:30:01,661 because they don't exactly support each other. 371 00:30:02,454 --> 00:30:04,498 That's why he's been hard on me. 372 00:30:05,749 --> 00:30:07,292 What are you mumbling about? 373 00:30:07,375 --> 00:30:10,545 It's nothing. Please don't mind me. 374 00:30:10,629 --> 00:30:11,630 Goodness. 375 00:30:12,255 --> 00:30:15,884 His Royal Highness will like this so go and get in his good graces. 376 00:30:15,967 --> 00:30:17,677 And plead for forgiveness. 377 00:30:18,386 --> 00:30:19,638 Come on. Now! 378 00:30:23,391 --> 00:30:27,354 How could you shoot an arrow at your tutor in broad daylight? 379 00:30:28,522 --> 00:30:30,565 Why were you so reckless? 380 00:30:33,819 --> 00:30:36,196 He showed no respect to me. 381 00:30:36,863 --> 00:30:38,490 I was teaching him a lesson. 382 00:30:39,074 --> 00:30:41,952 It's okay to show people your claws. 383 00:30:42,035 --> 00:30:44,996 But he's not the one you should be worried about. 384 00:30:45,080 --> 00:30:46,873 So I ask of you 385 00:30:47,457 --> 00:30:50,126 never to cause a scene like this again. 386 00:30:53,421 --> 00:30:54,840 Jung Ji-un. 387 00:30:56,675 --> 00:30:59,386 Why did you recommend him to be my tutor? 388 00:31:01,263 --> 00:31:03,598 From what I heard, he's had a questionable past. 389 00:31:05,642 --> 00:31:09,229 Is it because he is the son of Jung Seok-jo, 390 00:31:11,189 --> 00:31:13,316 your trusted associate? 391 00:31:16,862 --> 00:31:19,573 He's a distinguished young man who passed the state exam 392 00:31:19,656 --> 00:31:21,241 at the age of 15. 393 00:31:21,950 --> 00:31:25,871 If you keep him by your side, I'm sure he'll be helpful to you someday. 394 00:31:27,122 --> 00:31:31,001 And so what if he's the son of my trusted associate? 395 00:31:31,501 --> 00:31:34,170 The palace can be as dirty as the mud. 396 00:31:35,046 --> 00:31:37,257 If you don't have your people by your side, 397 00:31:37,340 --> 00:31:40,302 others will try to get close to you. 398 00:31:40,385 --> 00:31:45,307 So please let go of these insignificant matters. 399 00:31:45,390 --> 00:31:48,351 It's no use to stay virtuous when we're playing a dirty game. 400 00:31:48,935 --> 00:31:51,396 -But-- -My people 401 00:31:51,479 --> 00:31:53,857 are your people. 402 00:31:55,066 --> 00:32:00,363 I advise you to keep what I just told you in mind. 403 00:32:06,494 --> 00:32:09,372 Yes, Grandfather. 404 00:32:28,975 --> 00:32:30,143 Gosh. 405 00:32:36,232 --> 00:32:38,860 Royal Tutor Jung, what brings you here? 406 00:32:40,236 --> 00:32:44,115 Royal Scholar Yang asked me to bring a book to His Royal Highness. 407 00:32:44,783 --> 00:32:46,534 -Here you go. -Okay. 408 00:32:48,870 --> 00:32:50,914 Then I'll let you get back to work. 409 00:33:02,342 --> 00:33:06,054 This is the topic of the upcoming exam as well as your assignment. 410 00:33:07,514 --> 00:33:08,765 My assignment? 411 00:33:16,147 --> 00:33:20,235 You will be able to answer my question at the exam 412 00:33:20,318 --> 00:33:23,321 only when you can get the seed to bud and study it. 413 00:33:24,531 --> 00:33:25,657 However, 414 00:33:26,700 --> 00:33:29,828 I advise you not to get your subordinates 415 00:33:29,911 --> 00:33:31,705 to do your assignment. 416 00:33:31,788 --> 00:33:33,415 That is because 417 00:33:33,915 --> 00:33:37,127 only you will be able to answer this question. 418 00:34:19,419 --> 00:34:22,714 Do you know who I am, you punks? 419 00:34:23,506 --> 00:34:27,886 Let me tell you who I am. 420 00:34:28,470 --> 00:34:30,930 -Stop the palanquin. -Yes, my lord. 421 00:34:36,770 --> 00:34:41,649 Here's a thing about life. You need to pick the right side to join. 422 00:34:43,568 --> 00:34:46,529 Just take me for example. 423 00:34:47,906 --> 00:34:50,158 Who are you? 424 00:34:53,203 --> 00:34:55,747 You… 425 00:35:03,713 --> 00:35:05,965 Isn't this a lotus seed? 426 00:35:06,049 --> 00:35:07,008 No. 427 00:35:10,512 --> 00:35:11,888 I'm sure it is. 428 00:35:11,971 --> 00:35:14,599 He wouldn't have wagered his life on such an easy question. 429 00:35:15,308 --> 00:35:17,352 I'm sure there's a different meaning to this. 430 00:35:19,604 --> 00:35:22,607 -Gosh. He's so good-looking. -He's so handsome. 431 00:35:22,690 --> 00:35:24,109 He's so tall too. 432 00:35:24,192 --> 00:35:27,112 -Look at his build. -He's gorgeous. 433 00:35:27,195 --> 00:35:30,198 -He's so handsome. -So handsome. 434 00:35:31,908 --> 00:35:33,493 Who is that man? 435 00:35:34,119 --> 00:35:36,704 I'm not sure. I've never seen him around. 436 00:35:36,788 --> 00:35:39,040 I don't think he works in your quarters. 437 00:35:40,834 --> 00:35:44,087 Find out why he's here, and get him out of here. 438 00:35:48,049 --> 00:35:49,217 Your Royal Highness. 439 00:36:03,398 --> 00:36:07,360 My name is Kim Ga-on. I will be your bodyguard starting today. 440 00:36:28,214 --> 00:36:29,841 Bullseye! 441 00:36:35,096 --> 00:36:36,514 A bodyguard? 442 00:36:36,598 --> 00:36:39,517 Did you assign a bodyguard to the Crown Prince, Mother? 443 00:36:40,977 --> 00:36:43,980 I thought we already discussed this. 444 00:36:45,064 --> 00:36:47,567 Given the incident during the royal hunting, 445 00:36:48,067 --> 00:36:50,236 I am too worried to do nothing. 446 00:36:51,362 --> 00:36:55,575 Fortunately, the Ministry of War was able to recommend a trustworthy guard. 447 00:36:55,658 --> 00:36:57,327 I hope you get on board with this. 448 00:36:57,410 --> 00:37:00,663 I can take care of the matters regarding the Crown Prince. 449 00:37:08,004 --> 00:37:10,590 Then you should have done so a long time ago. 450 00:37:12,008 --> 00:37:14,761 How can you be so indifferent toward the Crown Prince? 451 00:37:15,345 --> 00:37:18,264 There's nothing I can do about your marriage with the Queen. 452 00:37:19,140 --> 00:37:21,684 But the Crown Prince of Joseon is not Prince Jehyeon. 453 00:37:22,310 --> 00:37:24,479 You must consider the Crown Prince's reputation. 454 00:37:34,948 --> 00:37:37,075 So what was your previous assignment? 455 00:37:37,158 --> 00:37:38,993 I was an elite soldier in the army. 456 00:37:40,870 --> 00:37:42,080 I see. 457 00:37:49,087 --> 00:37:51,798 I wanted to see you in private 458 00:37:54,092 --> 00:37:56,177 because now that you work for the Crown Prince, 459 00:37:56,261 --> 00:37:58,263 I thought it would be nice 460 00:37:58,346 --> 00:38:01,557 to go over a few rules with you. 461 00:38:02,684 --> 00:38:04,185 Here's the first rule. 462 00:38:04,269 --> 00:38:06,229 When you are guarding the Crown Prince, 463 00:38:06,312 --> 00:38:10,608 you must be at least five steps away from him. 464 00:38:11,442 --> 00:38:12,777 Watch me. 465 00:38:12,860 --> 00:38:16,364 One, two, three, four, five. 466 00:38:19,784 --> 00:38:22,245 So the distance must be as far as this. 467 00:38:22,328 --> 00:38:23,955 Here's the second rule. 468 00:38:24,706 --> 00:38:27,917 If there's anything you need to report to him, 469 00:38:28,001 --> 00:38:31,963 you will have to go through me and Court Lady Kim first. 470 00:38:35,883 --> 00:38:38,469 Do you understand? 471 00:38:41,973 --> 00:38:44,684 -Five steps back. -Look at him. 472 00:38:44,767 --> 00:38:47,312 -He's so gorgeous. -How handsome. 473 00:38:48,896 --> 00:38:51,858 Look. I told you to be at least five steps away. 474 00:38:51,941 --> 00:38:54,569 You. You must step back a bit. 475 00:38:54,652 --> 00:38:57,405 Come on. I told you to step back. 476 00:38:57,905 --> 00:38:59,032 Five steps. 477 00:38:59,115 --> 00:39:01,868 Look at his face. We ought to thank the Queen Dowager. 478 00:39:01,951 --> 00:39:03,328 I know, right? 479 00:39:03,411 --> 00:39:06,080 He'll be guarding the Crown Prince at night too, right? 480 00:39:06,164 --> 00:39:09,250 -Right? -I'll take the night shift from now on. 481 00:39:10,001 --> 00:39:12,253 Watching him will make me feel like I'm dreaming. 482 00:39:13,296 --> 00:39:15,757 -He's handsome even from the back. -Step back. 483 00:39:15,840 --> 00:39:19,093 -You must be five steps away from him. -He's so hot. 484 00:39:19,594 --> 00:39:22,055 -Gosh. He's so handsome. -So gorgeous. 485 00:39:24,182 --> 00:39:26,267 -Goodness! -Oh, no! 486 00:39:28,394 --> 00:39:29,937 Five steps! 487 00:39:30,605 --> 00:39:34,442 Didn't I tell you to follow me from five steps behind? 488 00:39:36,694 --> 00:39:39,947 I already have a lot on my mind to prepare for the exam. 489 00:39:48,164 --> 00:39:52,585 Did you not hear me? I told you to stay five steps away from me. 490 00:39:57,215 --> 00:39:58,549 Five steps. 491 00:39:59,342 --> 00:40:02,053 I told you to stay five steps away from me. 492 00:40:03,971 --> 00:40:06,766 Keep going. Move back. 493 00:40:06,849 --> 00:40:09,894 Guarding Your Royal Highness was the royal command given to me. 494 00:40:13,314 --> 00:40:14,732 A royal command? 495 00:40:16,401 --> 00:40:19,904 Then does it mean you work for my father? 496 00:40:22,573 --> 00:40:26,160 No, that's not it. Since my grandmother gave you this post, 497 00:40:26,244 --> 00:40:27,995 you must work for her. 498 00:40:29,455 --> 00:40:33,209 If not, you must work for my maternal grandfather. 499 00:40:33,835 --> 00:40:34,794 None of the above. 500 00:40:36,087 --> 00:40:39,924 I am only here to fulfill my duty of guarding you, Your Royal Highness. 501 00:40:40,007 --> 00:40:42,009 So to be exact, from this moment on, 502 00:40:42,969 --> 00:40:44,971 I work for you, Your Royal Highness. 503 00:40:48,641 --> 00:40:50,685 -He's so cool. -He works for the Crown Prince! 504 00:40:52,520 --> 00:40:53,604 My apologies. 505 00:41:06,576 --> 00:41:08,286 Come on, five steps back. 506 00:41:27,638 --> 00:41:29,640 That is because 507 00:41:29,724 --> 00:41:32,810 only you will be able to answer this question. 508 00:41:36,481 --> 00:41:38,983 What on earth is he planning? 509 00:42:29,951 --> 00:42:32,870 ZUO ZHUAN 510 00:43:00,022 --> 00:43:01,649 YEON-SEON 511 00:43:05,069 --> 00:43:07,613 YEON-SEON 512 00:43:14,370 --> 00:43:15,413 YEON-SEON 513 00:43:15,496 --> 00:43:18,082 Lotus flowers brought me to you, 514 00:43:18,165 --> 00:43:20,835 so I thought the name would be fitting. 515 00:43:21,419 --> 00:43:22,545 Yeon-seon. 516 00:43:22,628 --> 00:43:23,713 YEON-SEON 517 00:43:24,297 --> 00:43:25,798 He wouldn't… 518 00:43:29,677 --> 00:43:32,179 What are you doing here, Your Royal Highness? 519 00:43:33,598 --> 00:43:34,849 Hyun. 520 00:43:36,017 --> 00:43:37,768 Why are you so startled? 521 00:43:41,647 --> 00:43:43,232 Allow me to lend you a hand. 522 00:43:43,316 --> 00:43:45,401 No. There is no need. 523 00:43:47,445 --> 00:43:49,530 I heard that 524 00:43:49,614 --> 00:43:52,408 you will be in charge of receiving the envoys from Ming. 525 00:43:52,491 --> 00:43:55,244 Is there anything I can help you with? 526 00:43:55,870 --> 00:43:57,288 No. 527 00:43:57,371 --> 00:44:00,207 I know that you must have a lot on your mind. 528 00:44:00,291 --> 00:44:03,586 I just want to accompany you when you leave the palace. 529 00:44:03,669 --> 00:44:05,171 Wasn't that obvious? 530 00:44:08,966 --> 00:44:11,927 Then why don't we discuss this after your exam? 531 00:44:12,011 --> 00:44:13,929 The exam is important to you. 532 00:44:15,222 --> 00:44:16,223 Yes. 533 00:44:17,183 --> 00:44:20,561 I guess that will be better for me. 534 00:44:35,534 --> 00:44:40,623 The next lecturer is Royal Tutor Jung Ji-un. 535 00:44:41,207 --> 00:44:42,416 He will present now. 536 00:44:52,343 --> 00:44:55,763 I gave you an assignment during my previous lecture. 537 00:44:57,181 --> 00:44:58,182 Yes. 538 00:44:58,265 --> 00:45:02,353 You gave me a seed, so I could plant it 539 00:45:02,978 --> 00:45:04,438 and get it to bud. 540 00:45:04,522 --> 00:45:08,150 Did you figure out what that seed was? 541 00:45:09,568 --> 00:45:11,153 It was a lotus seed. 542 00:45:13,155 --> 00:45:14,448 You are correct. 543 00:45:17,576 --> 00:45:21,497 Then did you also figure out the reason behind my giving you 544 00:45:22,081 --> 00:45:23,124 the lotus seed? 545 00:45:25,167 --> 00:45:27,211 According to the Zongjing lu, 546 00:45:27,294 --> 00:45:31,340 we are unable to face our true feelings. 547 00:45:31,424 --> 00:45:34,343 But our heart resembles the form of a lotus flower. 548 00:45:34,927 --> 00:45:36,595 And it says 549 00:45:36,679 --> 00:45:39,223 blooming a lotus flower in our heart will enlighten us. 550 00:45:39,306 --> 00:45:43,227 Moreover, lotus flowers can still keep their fragrance 551 00:45:43,310 --> 00:45:44,854 without getting dirty by the mud. 552 00:45:45,730 --> 00:45:47,857 So I should follow this virtuous flower's path 553 00:45:47,940 --> 00:45:51,527 and continue to cherish my people. 554 00:46:00,870 --> 00:46:02,747 -I'm sorry, but-- -However… 555 00:46:06,709 --> 00:46:09,754 I doubt that you gave me this assignment to review the philosophy 556 00:46:09,837 --> 00:46:12,256 from a Confucian classic. 557 00:46:16,302 --> 00:46:17,136 FAIL 558 00:46:18,262 --> 00:46:21,891 There's nothing to throw away when it comes to lotuses. 559 00:46:21,974 --> 00:46:24,393 Leaves, roots, fruits, pistils, 560 00:46:24,477 --> 00:46:26,145 and even seeds. 561 00:46:26,228 --> 00:46:29,982 Every part of the lotus can be used either as food or medicinal herbs. 562 00:46:30,733 --> 00:46:33,068 When classical scholars, so-called noblemen, 563 00:46:33,152 --> 00:46:35,362 find virtue in lotuses, 564 00:46:36,489 --> 00:46:37,782 my people 565 00:46:38,574 --> 00:46:40,367 must have found life and death. 566 00:46:44,038 --> 00:46:45,080 Therefore, 567 00:46:45,748 --> 00:46:48,751 I concluded that having an open mind to seek 568 00:46:49,335 --> 00:46:52,588 hardships in my people's lives… 569 00:46:54,423 --> 00:46:58,719 instead of blindly cherishing them, is how to become a wise king. 570 00:47:11,148 --> 00:47:13,067 That is an excellent answer. 571 00:47:13,150 --> 00:47:16,612 However, it is not the answer I was looking for. 572 00:47:21,075 --> 00:47:22,159 It is not? 573 00:47:22,243 --> 00:47:25,454 Loving his people isn't the only duty of the king. 574 00:47:25,538 --> 00:47:27,581 Only those who can love themselves 575 00:47:27,665 --> 00:47:29,708 can truly love others. 576 00:47:34,672 --> 00:47:38,676 What does that have to do with the seed you gave me? 577 00:47:38,759 --> 00:47:40,344 Someone once said 578 00:47:41,262 --> 00:47:44,056 that the palace can be as dirty as the mud. 579 00:47:53,232 --> 00:47:55,943 The palace can be as dirty as the mud. 580 00:47:56,026 --> 00:47:58,445 If you don't have your people by your side, 581 00:47:59,321 --> 00:48:01,615 others will try to get close to you. 582 00:48:02,658 --> 00:48:05,870 Lotus flowers bloom in mud, but they can cleanse their surroundings. 583 00:48:06,370 --> 00:48:09,790 And the leaves have the ability to shake off murky water. 584 00:48:09,874 --> 00:48:11,959 There's no trace of any dirt on them. 585 00:48:12,042 --> 00:48:15,129 Just like the lotus flowers that stay virtuous 586 00:48:15,212 --> 00:48:17,715 despite its dirty environment, 587 00:48:17,798 --> 00:48:21,135 I hope that you will become a strong king. 588 00:48:21,218 --> 00:48:22,845 That is why I gave you the seed. 589 00:48:24,138 --> 00:48:25,973 And some hurt innocent people 590 00:48:26,056 --> 00:48:28,434 under the premise of a greater cause. 591 00:48:29,435 --> 00:48:32,187 However, no matter how great the cause is, 592 00:48:32,271 --> 00:48:36,108 it cannot be greater than people's lives. 593 00:48:37,151 --> 00:48:40,613 With that said, I hope that you will learn from the lotus flower 594 00:48:40,696 --> 00:48:43,699 and hold onto the virtue which will help you see 595 00:48:43,782 --> 00:48:45,993 what matters, and make sound judgment 596 00:48:46,577 --> 00:48:48,579 even in the mud. 597 00:48:49,705 --> 00:48:52,499 It's no use to stay virtuous when we're playing a dirty game. 598 00:48:52,583 --> 00:48:55,336 I advise you to keep 599 00:48:56,503 --> 00:48:59,214 what I just told you in mind. 600 00:49:03,093 --> 00:49:06,639 Therefore, I must say 601 00:49:08,349 --> 00:49:10,851 that you failed this exam. 602 00:49:47,179 --> 00:49:49,014 Your insight is exceptional. 603 00:49:49,098 --> 00:49:51,892 I truly like your answer. 604 00:49:53,852 --> 00:49:56,480 It's an honor, Your Majesty. 605 00:49:57,690 --> 00:50:00,109 Not appointing you would've been a disservice indeed. 606 00:50:00,192 --> 00:50:02,319 Like Lord Sangheon said, 607 00:50:02,903 --> 00:50:04,405 you are quite extraordinary. 608 00:50:35,900 --> 00:50:39,111 -Gosh. Okay. Pour my drink here. -You know? 609 00:50:39,194 --> 00:50:41,822 -All right. Pour me a drink. -Please allow me. 610 00:50:41,906 --> 00:50:45,159 -Sit comfortably. -No. It's an honor. 611 00:50:45,242 --> 00:50:47,703 What a surprise to have a distinguished tutor here. 612 00:50:47,786 --> 00:50:50,080 Doesn't he remind you of me ten years ago? 613 00:50:50,956 --> 00:50:52,041 Sure. 614 00:50:53,334 --> 00:50:54,627 -What do you think? -Right? 615 00:50:58,714 --> 00:51:01,050 -I don't think so. -I think he's jealous. 616 00:51:03,052 --> 00:51:04,595 Jealous? As if. 617 00:51:04,678 --> 00:51:05,721 Let's drink it up. 618 00:51:05,804 --> 00:51:08,098 -Okay. -All right. Bottoms up. 619 00:51:08,599 --> 00:51:10,434 -I'm a lightweight. -Is that so? 620 00:51:15,439 --> 00:51:17,066 I thought it was perfect. 621 00:51:21,278 --> 00:51:23,489 This is all thanks to Royal Tutor Jung. 622 00:51:25,658 --> 00:51:27,242 All right. Eat up. 623 00:51:28,827 --> 00:51:30,037 Having a good time? 624 00:52:58,417 --> 00:53:00,627 I have been looking for you, Your Royal Highness. 625 00:53:02,838 --> 00:53:04,673 So you heard my conversation with him? 626 00:53:05,674 --> 00:53:07,968 You heard what my grandfather told me? 627 00:53:10,345 --> 00:53:11,555 I'm sorry. 628 00:53:13,098 --> 00:53:15,225 That was not my intention. 629 00:53:16,977 --> 00:53:19,229 Did you find my answer offensive? 630 00:53:23,400 --> 00:53:25,069 It was impressive. 631 00:53:26,445 --> 00:53:27,988 No one ever dared 632 00:53:28,822 --> 00:53:31,033 to make such a bold statement here. 633 00:53:35,412 --> 00:53:36,872 However, 634 00:53:37,873 --> 00:53:40,000 you must make this your last time. 635 00:53:41,460 --> 00:53:45,130 In the palace, you must be more careful 636 00:53:46,090 --> 00:53:47,925 than you think. 637 00:53:50,135 --> 00:53:51,553 It's dangerous 638 00:53:52,763 --> 00:53:54,389 and frightening. 639 00:53:59,520 --> 00:54:01,313 I'm aware 640 00:54:02,606 --> 00:54:04,024 of how dangerous this place is. 641 00:54:06,610 --> 00:54:10,781 My father and your maternal grandfather, Lord Sangheon, 642 00:54:12,324 --> 00:54:14,118 must have contributed to that 643 00:54:15,744 --> 00:54:18,038 along with other people. 644 00:54:23,001 --> 00:54:24,962 Actually, I was talking about myself 645 00:54:26,588 --> 00:54:28,674 when I gave my answer earlier. 646 00:54:31,969 --> 00:54:35,472 Therefore, even if my answer puts me in danger, 647 00:54:36,640 --> 00:54:38,308 I will not fear it. 648 00:54:39,810 --> 00:54:41,895 What I fear is 649 00:54:43,230 --> 00:54:45,899 that I might get used to seeing mud all the time 650 00:54:49,444 --> 00:54:51,572 and follow in their footsteps. 651 00:54:55,117 --> 00:54:57,077 That's the only thing I fear. 652 00:55:14,636 --> 00:55:19,349 By the way, where can I see the lotus bud? The one from the seed I gave you. 653 00:55:22,186 --> 00:55:24,479 Isn't it obvious where it should be? 654 00:55:24,563 --> 00:55:27,858 The day you gave it to me, I threw it into this pond here. 655 00:55:27,941 --> 00:55:31,403 Does that mean you knew what it was the moment you got it? 656 00:55:32,362 --> 00:55:34,698 I thought this would be difficult for you. 657 00:55:34,781 --> 00:55:38,619 The lotus fruit is often served as one of the side dishes for the royal meal. 658 00:55:39,494 --> 00:55:41,121 Why wouldn't I recognize that? 659 00:55:44,374 --> 00:55:47,836 I have never seen a royal meal before. 660 00:55:58,639 --> 00:56:02,559 Then the lotus seed will bloom into a flower soon. 661 00:56:05,979 --> 00:56:09,566 I look forward to working for you until then, Your Royal Highness. 662 00:56:19,993 --> 00:56:24,331 Royal Tutor Jung! Royal Scholar Yang is passed out drunk! 663 00:56:24,414 --> 00:56:25,874 Please come and help! 664 00:56:25,958 --> 00:56:27,167 Royal Tutor Jung! 665 00:56:29,586 --> 00:56:31,630 Okay. I'm on my way. 666 00:56:34,675 --> 00:56:36,009 Please join us. 667 00:56:36,093 --> 00:56:40,055 Why don't you give yourself a free night and chase away your worries with drinks? 668 00:56:41,014 --> 00:56:42,349 Whatever is worrying you. 669 00:56:45,894 --> 00:56:47,437 I hope to see you back there. 670 00:57:27,227 --> 00:57:29,771 We should get going. Time will fly today. 671 00:57:29,855 --> 00:57:31,064 Okay, Hyun. 672 00:57:43,368 --> 00:57:45,662 What happened to your hand, Royal Scholar Yang? 673 00:57:45,746 --> 00:57:48,540 You know that I had some drinks on the day of the exam. 674 00:57:48,623 --> 00:57:51,793 When I woke up the next day, I found my hand injured like this. 675 00:57:51,877 --> 00:57:53,545 And I was completely soaked too. 676 00:57:53,628 --> 00:57:56,298 I don't remember what happened. I must've been very drunk. 677 00:57:56,381 --> 00:57:58,884 What happened that day? 678 00:57:58,967 --> 00:58:01,470 I see. You must've been pretty drunk as well. 679 00:58:01,553 --> 00:58:06,224 As you can see, my hand is injured. So can you transcribe this for me? 680 00:58:06,308 --> 00:58:08,435 Then you can bring it to the palace. 681 00:58:10,771 --> 00:58:13,190 Are you asking me to do your task? 682 00:58:13,273 --> 00:58:14,775 Do my task? 683 00:58:14,858 --> 00:58:18,612 This is a task from the Crown Prince. What's important is that we get it done. 684 00:58:18,695 --> 00:58:21,031 How could you make such accusations? 685 00:58:21,114 --> 00:58:22,282 Forget it! 686 00:58:22,366 --> 00:58:25,660 Do you think I want to ask you to help me? 687 00:59:07,744 --> 00:59:09,162 I'm done here. 688 00:59:14,543 --> 00:59:16,962 My lady, are you all right? 689 00:59:17,045 --> 00:59:18,255 You must be more careful. 690 00:59:24,886 --> 00:59:26,221 Are you all right? 691 00:59:50,036 --> 00:59:51,746 Are you okay? 692 01:00:23,278 --> 01:00:24,488 What about this? 693 01:00:25,363 --> 01:00:26,615 Pardon? 694 01:00:28,992 --> 01:00:33,413 Well, I think that one over there is better than the one you're holding. 695 01:00:57,771 --> 01:01:00,357 -Hey, stop pushing me. -Stop it. 696 01:01:00,440 --> 01:01:03,443 -Gosh. Look at this. It's so beautiful. -This is so pretty. 697 01:01:03,527 --> 01:01:06,571 -Oh, my. Look at this. -Hey, take a look at this. 698 01:01:07,155 --> 01:01:10,325 -How beautiful. -This is so pretty. 699 01:01:10,408 --> 01:01:13,453 -This is stunning. -Did you see this? 700 01:01:14,412 --> 01:01:17,791 There is a door in the back. Let's go. 701 01:01:17,874 --> 01:01:18,833 Pardon? 702 01:01:23,838 --> 01:01:25,507 Wait. Where are you going? 703 01:01:28,093 --> 01:01:31,221 Step aside. Come on, let me pass through! 704 01:01:33,181 --> 01:01:34,266 Wait. What? 705 01:01:46,403 --> 01:01:48,738 Gosh. Oh, no. 706 01:01:48,822 --> 01:01:49,781 Your Royal Highness. 707 01:02:04,796 --> 01:02:06,923 Hey, don't lose them. 708 01:02:18,852 --> 01:02:19,936 Hey. 709 01:02:39,831 --> 01:02:40,832 Why… 710 01:02:41,958 --> 01:02:43,376 Why did you do that, Hyun? 711 01:02:43,460 --> 01:02:45,378 Isn't it fun? 712 01:02:45,462 --> 01:02:47,631 We're playing tag just like when we were kids. 713 01:02:49,591 --> 01:02:51,051 Goodness. 714 01:02:59,643 --> 01:03:02,479 What is this? 715 01:03:02,562 --> 01:03:04,481 It is a present for you. 716 01:03:22,290 --> 01:03:24,876 Why are you giving me this? 717 01:03:26,836 --> 01:03:30,048 When you find a lady you love and get engaged, 718 01:03:30,715 --> 01:03:32,842 please give that to your betrothed. 719 01:03:55,990 --> 01:03:57,575 Are you all right? 720 01:04:23,518 --> 01:04:25,145 Hyun. 721 01:04:29,315 --> 01:04:31,067 My apologies, Your Royal Highness. 722 01:04:31,151 --> 01:04:32,694 I was worried it'd splash on you. 723 01:04:33,820 --> 01:04:35,238 Oh, no. 724 01:04:35,321 --> 01:04:37,657 I ruined your fine robe. 725 01:04:37,741 --> 01:04:39,951 That's all right. We all make mistakes. 726 01:04:40,034 --> 01:04:41,244 I'm sorry. 727 01:04:53,089 --> 01:04:55,717 I feel awful. Your robe is soaked. 728 01:05:02,098 --> 01:05:03,933 Your hat is ruined because of me. 729 01:05:04,017 --> 01:05:05,477 Please wait. 730 01:05:05,560 --> 01:05:07,228 I will go and buy a new one. 731 01:05:07,854 --> 01:05:09,355 No. That's all right. 732 01:06:40,947 --> 01:06:44,075 Please wear mine for the time being, Your Royal Highness. 733 01:06:44,659 --> 01:06:45,827 Royal Tutor Jung. 734 01:06:47,787 --> 01:06:50,832 A hat completes the robe. 735 01:06:52,625 --> 01:06:54,794 What are you doing? 736 01:06:56,296 --> 01:06:57,589 People are watching. 737 01:06:58,464 --> 01:07:01,509 Protecting your dignity is also my duty as your subject. 738 01:07:01,593 --> 01:07:04,470 Please forgive me for being too forward. 739 01:07:08,016 --> 01:07:10,184 I… 740 01:07:10,685 --> 01:07:12,604 I can do it myself. 741 01:07:13,646 --> 01:07:14,731 Okay. 742 01:07:27,785 --> 01:07:30,079 You never had to tie it yourself. 743 01:07:31,748 --> 01:07:33,541 Please stay still for a moment. 744 01:08:45,565 --> 01:08:52,299 Subtitle translation by: Won-hyang Son 745 01:09:01,219 --> 01:09:04,279 THE KING'S AFFECTION 746 01:09:04,424 --> 01:09:06,092 Do you two know each other? 747 01:09:06,175 --> 01:09:10,388 You seem happy. Did you have a good day? 748 01:09:10,471 --> 01:09:12,098 So a male friend he meets secretly? 749 01:09:12,181 --> 01:09:14,475 Could the Crown Prince like men? 750 01:09:14,559 --> 01:09:16,436 What do you mean the Crown Prince seems like a woman? 751 01:09:16,519 --> 01:09:19,105 He resembles the court maid I saw at the royal hunting. 752 01:09:19,188 --> 01:09:21,107 What are you doing? I'd rather you stay away. 753 01:09:21,190 --> 01:09:23,609 Don't distance yourself too much. 754 01:09:23,693 --> 01:09:25,069 It'll only make you lonelier. 755 01:09:25,153 --> 01:09:28,614 Human emotions are the hardest to trust. 756 01:09:28,698 --> 01:09:31,909 Killing others to protect oneself. 757 01:09:31,993 --> 01:09:34,120 That is human nature. 758 01:09:34,207 --> 01:09:36,653 Ripped and synced by TTEOKBOKKIsubs