1 00:01:42,982 --> 00:01:44,017 The blood vow. 2 00:01:49,455 --> 00:01:50,456 It is the blood vow. 3 00:01:54,861 --> 00:01:57,530 Why are you not sleeping? 4 00:02:01,768 --> 00:02:02,869 Look at this. 5 00:02:03,303 --> 00:02:05,338 What? What is this? 6 00:02:09,475 --> 00:02:10,475 This is... 7 00:02:11,344 --> 00:02:13,613 the blood vow, right? 8 00:02:14,714 --> 00:02:15,714 Yes. 9 00:02:15,782 --> 00:02:19,585 This is definitely Emperor Myeongjong's blood vow. 10 00:02:29,529 --> 00:02:33,266 Your Imperial Majesty, do you not want to see the baby? 11 00:02:33,700 --> 00:02:35,968 How could you not come to the Empress's palace even once? 12 00:02:37,737 --> 00:02:40,973 {\an8}I was told Your Imperial Majesty is heartsick. 13 00:02:41,741 --> 00:02:44,444 {\an8}You should reclaim joy and feel better. 14 00:02:45,345 --> 00:02:48,147 {\an8}Here. Hold our child. 15 00:02:55,321 --> 00:02:58,291 He has Your Imperial Majesty's gorgeous eyes. 16 00:02:58,725 --> 00:03:00,460 Here. Hold him, Your Imperial Majesty. 17 00:03:03,696 --> 00:03:04,831 Your Imperial Majesty! 18 00:03:06,399 --> 00:03:08,735 Your Imperial Majesty, how could you do this? 19 00:03:15,475 --> 00:03:17,310 I see that you are crazy. 20 00:03:17,777 --> 00:03:20,413 You are out of your mind. You are insane! 21 00:03:22,582 --> 00:03:24,083 Let us go, Your Imperial Majesty. 22 00:03:24,984 --> 00:03:28,321 Your Imperial Majesty, go ahead and keep this up. 23 00:03:29,622 --> 00:03:32,892 You will have no one left by your side. 24 00:03:44,370 --> 00:03:45,370 Your Imperial Majesty. 25 00:03:49,075 --> 00:03:50,710 Please stop this, Your Imperial Majesty. 26 00:03:54,380 --> 00:03:55,448 Your Imperial Majesty. 27 00:03:57,583 --> 00:04:01,053 I am in charge of the Yoyang branch of the Eagle House. 28 00:04:02,088 --> 00:04:03,656 My name is Heuk Su. 29 00:04:05,091 --> 00:04:06,626 What are you here for? 30 00:04:06,926 --> 00:04:08,895 Grand Councillor Yeoncheol has sent you 31 00:04:10,196 --> 00:04:12,632 an invitation to the banquet at the Imperial Palace. 32 00:04:18,104 --> 00:04:21,507 {\an8}I have been in the Ilkhanate for six months on business. 33 00:04:21,808 --> 00:04:25,178 Please accept my belated congratulations on your position. 34 00:04:25,845 --> 00:04:27,380 All right. You may leave. 35 00:04:28,047 --> 00:04:31,050 And this is a gift 36 00:04:31,417 --> 00:04:32,685 from the Leader. 37 00:04:36,956 --> 00:04:38,357 They are rubies and emeralds 38 00:04:39,058 --> 00:04:41,127 {\an8}from the West. 39 00:04:41,828 --> 00:04:43,963 {\an8}Convey my thanks to the Leader. 40 00:04:44,130 --> 00:04:45,932 Yes, Governor. 41 00:04:56,876 --> 00:05:00,279 He is working for the Leader of the Eagle House 42 00:05:00,346 --> 00:05:02,482 which makes huge contributions to Yeoncheol's political funds. 43 00:05:03,649 --> 00:05:06,619 It does us no good to get on the wrong side of them. 44 00:05:07,353 --> 00:05:09,121 I have a strange feeling about him. 45 00:05:09,188 --> 00:05:12,191 Keep an eye on their home base just in case. 46 00:05:12,625 --> 00:05:13,793 Yes, Uncle Baekan. 47 00:05:30,276 --> 00:05:32,845 We will give you more if you want. 48 00:05:34,213 --> 00:05:36,349 Now eat up. 49 00:05:40,419 --> 00:05:43,923 They are trying to fatten us up to sell us at a higher price. 50 00:05:47,460 --> 00:05:48,995 Eat while you can. 51 00:05:49,962 --> 00:05:53,132 Rather than staying here, it will be easier to escape 52 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:55,601 once we are sold. 53 00:06:12,685 --> 00:06:13,753 What is this? 54 00:06:14,287 --> 00:06:16,956 A piece of the chao is worth three silver coins? 55 00:06:17,023 --> 00:06:19,992 Not many of us even own the chao. 56 00:06:20,059 --> 00:06:22,495 Are they trying to put us out of business? 57 00:06:22,795 --> 00:06:25,197 -Goodness. -Oh, my. 58 00:06:26,065 --> 00:06:27,700 -What is this? -I cannot believe this. 59 00:06:27,767 --> 00:06:29,902 -This is so unfair. -It makes no sense. 60 00:06:30,436 --> 00:06:31,771 -Gosh. -They are crazy. 61 00:06:31,837 --> 00:06:35,041 Buy ginseng with the chao we own. 62 00:06:35,341 --> 00:06:36,375 Yes, Master. 63 00:06:40,346 --> 00:06:43,282 {\an8}MISSION ACCOMPLISHED IN GORYEO 64 00:06:48,454 --> 00:06:51,257 Give this to Heuk Su in Yoyang Province. 65 00:06:51,891 --> 00:06:52,891 Yes. 66 00:06:53,292 --> 00:06:55,528 By the way, Wang Yu has come to this area. 67 00:06:57,296 --> 00:07:00,232 Does he know what we are up to? 68 00:07:00,733 --> 00:07:02,902 He is only drinking without any courtesans. 69 00:07:10,643 --> 00:07:13,846 Your Majesty, we must get back to the Royal Palace. 70 00:07:14,747 --> 00:07:15,948 Do you also... 71 00:07:18,551 --> 00:07:21,320 want me to marry Yeoncheol's niece? 72 00:07:21,787 --> 00:07:24,690 Well, even if you reject, 73 00:07:24,991 --> 00:07:28,394 you must consult with your father first. 74 00:07:29,195 --> 00:07:30,196 Get out. 75 00:07:31,497 --> 00:07:32,798 Everyone, get out. 76 00:07:33,265 --> 00:07:34,265 Yes... 77 00:07:34,934 --> 00:07:35,968 We will leave. 78 00:07:54,086 --> 00:07:55,187 Seung-nyang. 79 00:08:25,584 --> 00:08:27,486 Why are you sparing my life? 80 00:08:28,821 --> 00:08:30,723 We fought against each other 81 00:08:31,290 --> 00:08:32,758 only because of the Yuan dynasty. 82 00:08:33,693 --> 00:08:37,029 As they say, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. 83 00:08:37,296 --> 00:08:40,399 Friend, you say? 84 00:08:40,966 --> 00:08:42,568 Yes. Friend. 85 00:08:44,704 --> 00:08:46,338 The present does not matter. 86 00:08:47,106 --> 00:08:48,774 The future does. 87 00:08:51,577 --> 00:08:52,678 I am sorry, 88 00:08:54,447 --> 00:08:58,050 but the future I envision is different from yours. 89 00:09:32,918 --> 00:09:35,421 {\an8}THE YUAN IMPERIAL PALACE IN YEONGYEONG 90 00:09:46,665 --> 00:09:49,802 The governors of all the provinces are gathering at the Imperial Palace. 91 00:09:51,070 --> 00:09:53,439 Getting them involved in the imperial concubine selection 92 00:09:53,806 --> 00:09:55,708 was a great idea. 93 00:10:17,029 --> 00:10:18,564 I, Baekan, the governor of Yoyang Province, 94 00:10:18,631 --> 00:10:20,065 greet Your Imperial Majesty. 95 00:10:21,300 --> 00:10:23,335 I, Oh Gwang, the governor of Unnam Province, 96 00:10:23,669 --> 00:10:25,004 {\an8}greet Your Imperial Majesty. 97 00:10:30,009 --> 00:10:31,911 I, Bu Sagwi, the governor of Yeongbuk Province, 98 00:10:31,977 --> 00:10:33,779 greet Your Imperial Majesty. 99 00:10:34,013 --> 00:10:36,448 I, Jeok Gong, the governor of Seomseo Province, 100 00:10:36,515 --> 00:10:37,750 greet Your Imperial Majesty. 101 00:10:39,018 --> 00:10:41,086 I, Seol Dogan, the governor of Sacheon Province, 102 00:10:41,153 --> 00:10:42,488 greet Your Imperial Majesty. 103 00:10:43,522 --> 00:10:45,157 Now that the governors have all gathered, 104 00:10:46,358 --> 00:10:48,694 it will be hard for Yeoncheol to deal with all of them. 105 00:10:49,128 --> 00:10:51,764 The blood vow has caused a stir inside and outside the Imperial Palace. 106 00:10:51,864 --> 00:10:54,500 Thus, the governors' opinions will carry more weight than ever. 107 00:10:55,868 --> 00:10:56,869 I am curious 108 00:10:58,070 --> 00:11:00,706 about what they will talk about at the banquet today. 109 00:11:03,375 --> 00:11:06,312 Today, we can all enjoy ourselves 110 00:11:06,579 --> 00:11:08,113 and talk freely. 111 00:11:16,589 --> 00:11:18,057 On behalf of all the governors, 112 00:11:18,123 --> 00:11:21,994 I, Oh Gwang, would like to make a request, Grand Councillor. 113 00:11:23,062 --> 00:11:24,196 Please do. 114 00:11:24,530 --> 00:11:26,265 His Imperial Majesty can have 115 00:11:26,665 --> 00:11:29,802 four wives, including the Empress, 116 00:11:29,869 --> 00:11:31,036 nine consorts, 117 00:11:31,470 --> 00:11:34,607 and twenty-seven concubines. 118 00:11:36,275 --> 00:11:38,978 With so few ladies in the Inner Court, 119 00:11:39,378 --> 00:11:41,780 how about we find more imperial concubines for His Imperial Majesty? 120 00:11:45,484 --> 00:11:46,585 Imperial concubines? 121 00:11:47,253 --> 00:11:48,921 His Imperial Majesty is ill. 122 00:11:48,988 --> 00:11:51,190 How could you suggest such a thing? 123 00:11:53,759 --> 00:11:57,496 The number of imperial concubines represents the Emperor's authority. 124 00:11:57,930 --> 00:12:00,566 At times like these, there should be more concubines, Your Imperial Majesty. 125 00:12:01,533 --> 00:12:03,769 -Even without concubines, we have been-- -Your Imperial Majesty. 126 00:12:05,271 --> 00:12:06,372 Please remain calm. 127 00:12:11,076 --> 00:12:12,211 Go on. 128 00:12:12,478 --> 00:12:15,948 We governors have been discussing this, 129 00:12:16,282 --> 00:12:17,917 and we would like to provide 130 00:12:18,584 --> 00:12:20,719 imperial concubine candidates representing each province. 131 00:12:23,789 --> 00:12:26,659 Through a fair selection process of these candidates, 132 00:12:26,825 --> 00:12:30,462 we would select imperial concubines. How does that sound? 133 00:12:30,896 --> 00:12:33,165 Your Imperial Majesty has given birth to a son, 134 00:12:33,499 --> 00:12:35,200 so now is the right time. 135 00:12:39,638 --> 00:12:40,940 Let us do that then. 136 00:12:42,107 --> 00:12:43,876 -Father. -Father. 137 00:12:44,076 --> 00:12:45,711 Are there any more requests? 138 00:12:46,245 --> 00:12:49,648 The Empress Dowager has been in charge of selecting imperial concubines. 139 00:12:49,982 --> 00:12:51,517 Now that she has been dethroned, 140 00:12:51,583 --> 00:12:53,419 who will take on this task? 141 00:12:54,219 --> 00:12:56,922 I will do it myself. 142 00:12:57,723 --> 00:13:00,192 Your Imperial Majesty will choose the imperial concubine? 143 00:13:00,259 --> 00:13:02,161 That is unheard of. 144 00:13:03,128 --> 00:13:06,865 How about we bring back the Empress Dowager from the temple? 145 00:13:13,772 --> 00:13:16,542 Are you not aware of the crime the Empress Dowager committed? 146 00:13:16,608 --> 00:13:18,744 There is nothing to prove that she was involved in the treason 147 00:13:18,911 --> 00:13:21,914 committed by Bang Jin and Ju Gukcheong. 148 00:13:21,981 --> 00:13:25,851 Furthermore, the Empress Dowager was the empress consort 149 00:13:26,051 --> 00:13:27,686 of Emperor Munjong, 150 00:13:27,753 --> 00:13:31,490 the most honorable Emperor thus far. 151 00:13:32,791 --> 00:13:35,194 To ensure a fair selection process for the imperial concubine, 152 00:13:35,260 --> 00:13:38,597 I believe the Empress Dowager should return to her position. 153 00:13:40,199 --> 00:13:44,403 We ask that you hear our pleas, Grand Councillor. 154 00:13:44,636 --> 00:13:47,139 -Hear our pleas, Grand Councillor. -Hear our pleas, Grand Councillor. 155 00:14:00,019 --> 00:14:02,421 How would I refuse such a heartfelt display of concern 156 00:14:02,621 --> 00:14:04,089 for the Imperial House? 157 00:14:07,159 --> 00:14:08,660 Have the Empress Dowager return, 158 00:14:10,029 --> 00:14:11,463 and select new imperial concubines. 159 00:14:15,334 --> 00:14:16,335 Father. 160 00:14:17,669 --> 00:14:20,406 Now that I have heard your pleas, 161 00:14:21,006 --> 00:14:22,374 let us drink. 162 00:14:23,642 --> 00:14:24,843 Raise your glasses. 163 00:14:25,144 --> 00:14:28,013 Long live the Grand Councillor. 164 00:14:28,080 --> 00:14:30,649 -Long live the Grand Councillor. -Long live the Grand Councillor. 165 00:14:50,436 --> 00:14:51,436 That is right. 166 00:14:56,742 --> 00:14:59,878 The governors want blood ties to the Imperial House. 167 00:15:00,646 --> 00:15:03,916 The Empress Dowager has used their ambition to her advantage. 168 00:15:04,416 --> 00:15:07,886 Do you not think the Grand Councillor caved far too quickly? 169 00:15:08,087 --> 00:15:09,755 I was surprised by that too. 170 00:15:11,990 --> 00:15:13,725 Do you think he has other intentions? 171 00:15:14,059 --> 00:15:15,227 For the governors, 172 00:15:15,861 --> 00:15:18,163 this is an opportunity to become in-laws with the Imperial House, 173 00:15:18,864 --> 00:15:20,399 but for the Grand Councillor, 174 00:15:20,699 --> 00:15:22,468 this is an opportunity to keep them under his thumb 175 00:15:22,534 --> 00:15:23,969 by holding their daughters hostage. 176 00:15:24,837 --> 00:15:25,938 Hostage? 177 00:15:27,873 --> 00:15:30,309 The lands of the Yuan dynasty are vast. 178 00:15:30,909 --> 00:15:32,344 How would we be able to 179 00:15:32,678 --> 00:15:35,280 stop sedition in the distant provinces? 180 00:15:35,714 --> 00:15:38,217 If we keep the governors' daughters in the Palace, 181 00:15:39,351 --> 00:15:41,286 they would make fine hostages. 182 00:15:41,520 --> 00:15:45,023 Then, is the reason why you are trying to marry Wang Yu into the family... 183 00:15:45,090 --> 00:15:46,859 I want to eliminate Goryeo 184 00:15:47,192 --> 00:15:49,161 and make it part of Yoyang Province instead. 185 00:15:50,429 --> 00:15:53,932 We need to start having a good handle on Wang Yu. 186 00:15:59,538 --> 00:16:01,907 {\an8}She is Grand Councillor Yeoncheol's niece. 187 00:16:02,574 --> 00:16:04,143 {\an8}You need this marriage 188 00:16:04,510 --> 00:16:06,478 to reclaim the throne. 189 00:16:07,546 --> 00:16:11,483 Could you do this for my sake? 190 00:16:11,884 --> 00:16:13,619 I will do it under one condition. 191 00:16:14,653 --> 00:16:15,787 Go on. 192 00:16:16,221 --> 00:16:19,391 After the wedding, I will return to Yeongyeong 193 00:16:20,325 --> 00:16:21,793 by myself. 194 00:16:22,995 --> 00:16:26,165 You will leave your bride here? 195 00:16:26,532 --> 00:16:28,534 It is a marriage for political reasons anyway. 196 00:16:30,202 --> 00:16:32,404 Yeoncheol will not say much about it. 197 00:16:37,209 --> 00:16:39,578 What made you change your mind? 198 00:16:40,512 --> 00:16:44,116 I need to get close to the enemy to kill them. 199 00:16:49,154 --> 00:16:52,224 I will kill Yeoncheol and his family with my own hands. 200 00:16:54,426 --> 00:16:56,862 I will make them pay for what they did to Seung-nyang. 201 00:17:08,273 --> 00:17:09,308 Governor. 202 00:17:10,742 --> 00:17:13,078 Did you have a good trip to Yeongyeong? 203 00:17:31,763 --> 00:17:32,931 Move them along. 204 00:17:33,432 --> 00:17:34,433 -Yes. -Yes. 205 00:17:35,701 --> 00:17:36,768 Come on. 206 00:17:57,990 --> 00:17:59,458 How did you catch that girl? 207 00:17:59,625 --> 00:18:02,828 She was being chased by someone in the mountains. 208 00:18:04,162 --> 00:18:05,497 Do you know her? 209 00:18:06,999 --> 00:18:08,967 She is no slave. Release her. 210 00:18:09,434 --> 00:18:12,104 I am afraid I cannot do that. 211 00:18:12,571 --> 00:18:13,705 You cannot? 212 00:18:14,039 --> 00:18:17,209 Are you saying you will defy the governor's order? 213 00:18:17,442 --> 00:18:20,245 I am only following the rules of the Eagle House. 214 00:18:21,113 --> 00:18:23,248 If you want that girl that badly, 215 00:18:23,515 --> 00:18:25,684 come bid for her at the auction. 216 00:18:26,918 --> 00:18:30,722 But she is a slave that I take extra care of. 217 00:18:30,956 --> 00:18:33,792 So the price for her will be high. 218 00:18:35,927 --> 00:18:36,962 Then, I will get going. 219 00:18:44,569 --> 00:18:46,038 We need to save Yang. 220 00:18:46,471 --> 00:18:48,573 Are you saying you are going to the auction? 221 00:18:48,640 --> 00:18:51,510 I became the governor of this place thanks to her. 222 00:18:52,244 --> 00:18:54,212 If she had not told us that Yeoncheol was alive, 223 00:18:54,980 --> 00:18:57,749 I would be rotting in the ground with Bang Jin and Ju Gukcheong. 224 00:19:07,192 --> 00:19:10,262 You have had a long trip here. 225 00:19:11,096 --> 00:19:12,197 And the ginseng? 226 00:19:12,264 --> 00:19:15,967 I brought so much that there is hardly any left in Goryeo. 227 00:19:17,636 --> 00:19:20,072 The Leader will be very pleased. 228 00:19:20,605 --> 00:19:22,007 But since you are here, 229 00:19:22,541 --> 00:19:24,676 would you do me another favor? 230 00:19:25,711 --> 00:19:26,812 Favor? 231 00:19:29,948 --> 00:19:30,982 Thirty-three. 232 00:19:31,583 --> 00:19:32,651 Thirty-five. 233 00:19:32,784 --> 00:19:34,753 -Forty. -Forty-five. 234 00:19:35,387 --> 00:19:36,521 Fifty here. 235 00:19:37,823 --> 00:19:38,823 Fifty. 236 00:19:39,791 --> 00:19:41,159 We have fifty. 237 00:19:41,727 --> 00:19:42,794 Anyone else? 238 00:19:43,428 --> 00:19:44,429 Fifty? 239 00:19:45,464 --> 00:19:46,498 Sold. 240 00:19:53,505 --> 00:19:55,173 If you stay alive, 241 00:19:57,743 --> 00:19:59,511 we will meet again someday. 242 00:20:09,121 --> 00:20:12,290 What is more precious than a real gem 243 00:20:12,891 --> 00:20:14,993 is the ability to recognize a real gem. 244 00:20:15,994 --> 00:20:17,529 Among everyone here, 245 00:20:18,163 --> 00:20:20,499 there must be someone who has the ability to recognize a real gem. 246 00:20:21,700 --> 00:20:23,335 Now for this girl, 247 00:20:23,668 --> 00:20:26,071 we will start the bidding 248 00:20:26,838 --> 00:20:29,408 at 200 yang of gold. 249 00:20:31,710 --> 00:20:33,078 That is too much. 250 00:20:33,412 --> 00:20:35,781 He is basically saying he will not sell her. 251 00:20:37,182 --> 00:20:39,351 -I bid 250 yang of gold. -Did she say 250? 252 00:20:40,919 --> 00:20:43,088 -I bid 260. -I bid 300. 253 00:20:43,622 --> 00:20:44,823 Three hundred? 254 00:20:45,824 --> 00:20:46,892 Anyone else? 255 00:20:47,225 --> 00:20:48,560 Are you giving up? 256 00:20:49,928 --> 00:20:51,930 -I bid 350. -He bid 350. 257 00:20:55,100 --> 00:20:56,201 I bid 500. 258 00:20:57,836 --> 00:20:58,970 Five hundred? 259 00:21:03,575 --> 00:21:04,609 It feels as if 260 00:21:05,510 --> 00:21:07,612 we have fallen into a trap. 261 00:21:08,847 --> 00:21:09,948 Offer more. 262 00:21:12,184 --> 00:21:13,185 I bid 700. 263 00:21:15,687 --> 00:21:17,389 -I bid 1,000. -Did she just bid 1,000? 264 00:21:17,889 --> 00:21:19,391 We have 1,000. 265 00:21:22,327 --> 00:21:23,562 We cannot bid more. 266 00:21:23,995 --> 00:21:26,832 It will be best if we give up here. 267 00:21:29,734 --> 00:21:32,037 -I bid 3,000. -Did he say 3,000? 268 00:21:32,437 --> 00:21:33,538 Uncle Baekan. 269 00:21:35,040 --> 00:21:36,741 We have 3,000. 270 00:21:50,989 --> 00:21:52,023 For 3,000, 271 00:21:53,091 --> 00:21:54,159 she is sold. 272 00:22:01,399 --> 00:22:03,668 You took one year's worth of provisions for the soldiers 273 00:22:04,169 --> 00:22:06,137 and used it up in a second. 274 00:22:06,438 --> 00:22:09,641 Just think of it as the price of her saving our lives. 275 00:22:23,622 --> 00:22:26,892 Thank you for saving me. 276 00:22:28,493 --> 00:22:30,495 How did you end up all the way here? 277 00:22:31,162 --> 00:22:33,565 When Concubine Park had passed away, 278 00:22:35,767 --> 00:22:37,102 I was with her. 279 00:22:56,888 --> 00:23:00,258 She dozed off after caring for His Imperial Highness all day. 280 00:23:01,393 --> 00:23:04,629 I will bring His Imperial Highness here. Please wait. 281 00:23:14,439 --> 00:23:17,342 Her Imperial Majesty ordered them to do it. 282 00:23:18,109 --> 00:23:20,078 Both Concubine Park and Yang... 283 00:23:20,879 --> 00:23:22,881 are dead because of her. 284 00:23:38,797 --> 00:23:39,998 Your Imperial Majesty. 285 00:23:44,269 --> 00:23:45,604 When did you get here? 286 00:23:53,378 --> 00:23:55,614 His Imperial Majesty has aphasia. 287 00:23:57,882 --> 00:23:59,651 He learned of the Empress's actions, 288 00:24:00,051 --> 00:24:02,320 and the shock was too much for him. 289 00:24:05,390 --> 00:24:06,925 Aphasia? 290 00:24:07,559 --> 00:24:09,561 Are you saying he cannot speak? 291 00:24:09,661 --> 00:24:11,596 He also cannot think straight. 292 00:24:11,796 --> 00:24:13,765 His entire family had short lives. 293 00:24:14,065 --> 00:24:16,201 I am worried that will happen to His Imperial Majesty as well. 294 00:24:20,972 --> 00:24:23,775 Governor, General Dang Gise is waiting outside. 295 00:24:28,813 --> 00:24:31,850 He does not know that I am alive. 296 00:24:35,086 --> 00:24:36,154 Come this way. 297 00:24:51,703 --> 00:24:53,805 What brings you here without even a notice? 298 00:24:54,205 --> 00:24:56,741 I have wedding gifts to receive from the slave traders. 299 00:24:56,875 --> 00:24:58,943 So I stopped by on my way to Goryeo. 300 00:24:59,144 --> 00:25:01,346 Wedding gifts? Who is getting married? 301 00:25:01,546 --> 00:25:04,449 Our cousin is getting married into the Royal House of Goryeo. 302 00:25:05,517 --> 00:25:07,052 Who is the groom? 303 00:25:08,019 --> 00:25:09,187 Wang Yu. 304 00:25:10,855 --> 00:25:13,692 Wang Yu accepted the marriage proposal? 305 00:25:13,992 --> 00:25:15,660 He wishes to reclaim his throne. 306 00:25:15,994 --> 00:25:18,129 There is no reason for him to reject the wedding proposal. 307 00:25:18,763 --> 00:25:21,566 Once he reclaims it, I guess we will not see him in the Yuan dynasty anymore. 308 00:25:21,633 --> 00:25:22,967 Congratulate him for me. 309 00:25:26,738 --> 00:25:29,174 We will be selecting new imperial concubines soon. 310 00:25:29,240 --> 00:25:31,076 Who are you sending to the selection? 311 00:25:31,509 --> 00:25:33,812 There is no one worthy to send, so I am still thinking about it. 312 00:26:01,406 --> 00:26:02,874 Yang, when you go back to Goryeo, 313 00:26:03,708 --> 00:26:06,144 give this letter to my mother. 314 00:26:07,312 --> 00:26:08,379 I will. 315 00:26:11,149 --> 00:26:12,450 Deliver this for me too. 316 00:26:15,887 --> 00:26:16,888 Mom. 317 00:26:17,889 --> 00:26:19,524 It is Gwi-ok, your youngest child. 318 00:26:20,625 --> 00:26:23,795 I know you cannot read, so I have not written to you. 319 00:26:24,395 --> 00:26:27,699 But Yang promised she would deliver this and read it to you. 320 00:26:27,766 --> 00:26:29,033 So I am sending you this letter. 321 00:26:29,934 --> 00:26:32,504 I am eating delicious food here 322 00:26:32,570 --> 00:26:35,807 and living without any hardships, so do not worry about me. 323 00:26:37,175 --> 00:26:40,311 Mom, it is the anniversary of Father's death soon. 324 00:26:41,379 --> 00:26:44,949 I hope you do not cry on his death anniversary anymore. 325 00:26:46,451 --> 00:26:48,953 I heard that Brother is married now. 326 00:26:49,988 --> 00:26:53,324 I have been saving up the pay that I receive here. 327 00:26:53,792 --> 00:26:55,293 I will send it soon. 328 00:26:57,095 --> 00:26:58,530 I miss you, Mom. 329 00:26:59,364 --> 00:27:00,965 I miss you so very much. 330 00:27:42,774 --> 00:27:45,844 Who will you send for the concubine selection? 331 00:27:47,212 --> 00:27:50,281 I was going to send my niece, but I cannot bring myself to do it. 332 00:27:51,349 --> 00:27:53,117 If you do not send someone, 333 00:27:53,451 --> 00:27:56,454 you will be the laughingstock of the other governors. 334 00:28:01,559 --> 00:28:02,794 Who is outside? 335 00:28:10,635 --> 00:28:11,936 Why are you still up? 336 00:28:23,214 --> 00:28:26,251 Please send me to the imperial concubine selection. 337 00:28:27,085 --> 00:28:29,287 I thought you were going back to Goryeo. 338 00:28:29,354 --> 00:28:30,688 I will stay behind here. 339 00:28:30,755 --> 00:28:32,557 Have you lost your mind? 340 00:28:32,624 --> 00:28:34,893 -Get out now. -Wait a minute. 341 00:28:36,527 --> 00:28:38,696 Why do you want to become an imperial concubine? 342 00:28:39,998 --> 00:28:41,666 Do you want to live lavishly? 343 00:28:42,133 --> 00:28:43,301 In this entire world, 344 00:28:44,602 --> 00:28:46,204 there is no one that harbors a deeper hatred 345 00:28:46,271 --> 00:28:47,906 for Yeoncheol's family than myself. 346 00:28:48,473 --> 00:28:50,975 That does not mean you can successfully take vengeance on them. 347 00:28:51,042 --> 00:28:53,311 Even if my power is weak, 348 00:28:54,445 --> 00:28:56,347 I will get in and get my vengeance. 349 00:28:57,949 --> 00:28:59,884 Please let me do this, Governor. 350 00:29:01,185 --> 00:29:04,622 We do not want to go through unnecessary trouble because of you. 351 00:29:04,856 --> 00:29:07,125 -Get out right-- -Tell me how you will do it. 352 00:29:07,725 --> 00:29:10,995 This is a dangerous action that could cost us our entire families. 353 00:29:11,195 --> 00:29:12,864 If I like your plan, 354 00:29:14,465 --> 00:29:16,134 I will send you. 355 00:29:16,301 --> 00:29:17,802 -Uncle Baekan. -First of all, 356 00:29:17,969 --> 00:29:20,171 I must restore the Emperor's power. 357 00:29:20,238 --> 00:29:24,075 Only then will he be able to stand up to Yeoncheol. 358 00:29:25,810 --> 00:29:27,078 So you understand the situation. 359 00:29:27,145 --> 00:29:29,580 But there is no one to help him realize that. 360 00:29:29,948 --> 00:29:32,617 I know that His Imperial Majesty is fond of you, 361 00:29:33,017 --> 00:29:35,920 but if you think that your flirting is all it takes to restore his power, 362 00:29:36,654 --> 00:29:37,956 you can forget it. 363 00:29:42,493 --> 00:29:43,494 I have... 364 00:29:45,129 --> 00:29:46,497 the blood vow. 365 00:29:47,665 --> 00:29:48,666 The blood vow? 366 00:29:51,135 --> 00:29:52,503 You have the blood vow? 367 00:30:05,917 --> 00:30:08,186 How can you prove that this is the real blood vow? 368 00:30:09,520 --> 00:30:12,523 There is a butterfly on the bottom of the vow. 369 00:30:13,524 --> 00:30:14,692 His Imperial Majesty will know 370 00:30:14,759 --> 00:30:18,129 that this is Emperor Myeongjong's mark. 371 00:30:19,998 --> 00:30:21,265 How do you know that? 372 00:30:21,399 --> 00:30:22,834 I heard it from Jeok-ho. 373 00:30:23,901 --> 00:30:25,436 You met Jeok-ho? 374 00:30:26,637 --> 00:30:29,374 The man named Mak-saeng who was detained with me 375 00:30:30,708 --> 00:30:31,976 is Jeok-ho himself. 376 00:30:34,712 --> 00:30:37,348 His father wrote this for him in his own blood. 377 00:30:37,415 --> 00:30:38,483 With this blood vow, 378 00:30:39,250 --> 00:30:41,853 there is no doubt I can help His Imperial Majesty 379 00:30:42,453 --> 00:30:43,554 face what is in front of him. 380 00:31:00,738 --> 00:31:01,873 I am against this. 381 00:31:02,340 --> 00:31:05,243 We have seen what she can do since we saw her on Daecheong Island. 382 00:31:05,643 --> 00:31:07,712 You praised her endlessly. 383 00:31:08,012 --> 00:31:09,647 But why are you against this? 384 00:31:12,150 --> 00:31:15,720 As a follower, I have no qualms about her abilities. 385 00:31:16,087 --> 00:31:18,923 But if put in a position that is above us, 386 00:31:19,290 --> 00:31:22,393 her abilities could work against us in the end. 387 00:31:22,827 --> 00:31:26,497 She is merely just a girl from the powerless Goryeo. 388 00:31:26,864 --> 00:31:28,132 Have you not thought 389 00:31:28,699 --> 00:31:31,736 that she could be a greater danger to us because she is from Goryeo? 390 00:31:33,738 --> 00:31:37,141 I have tried many tactics to win. 391 00:31:37,708 --> 00:31:39,877 But I have failed many times. 392 00:31:40,578 --> 00:31:42,613 This is my last chance. 393 00:31:44,215 --> 00:31:46,050 I am betting it all on Yang. 394 00:31:48,219 --> 00:31:49,787 I will have her receive necessary trainings. 395 00:31:49,854 --> 00:31:51,389 Tell me if you change your mind. 396 00:32:19,083 --> 00:32:20,351 Your Highness. 397 00:32:20,718 --> 00:32:22,720 {\an8}On your return to the Empress Dowager's palace, 398 00:32:23,321 --> 00:32:24,822 we would like to congratulate you. 399 00:32:25,089 --> 00:32:27,792 -Congratulations, Your Highness. -Congratulations, Your Highness. 400 00:32:28,192 --> 00:32:30,094 You have all worked hard during my absence. 401 00:32:31,562 --> 00:32:33,297 Where is His Imperial Majesty? 402 00:32:33,698 --> 00:32:34,699 His Imperial Majesty 403 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:39,470 has rarely left his chamber in recent days. 404 00:32:59,190 --> 00:33:00,358 Your Imperial Majesty. 405 00:33:15,072 --> 00:33:16,908 You must have suffered so much. 406 00:33:24,148 --> 00:33:25,516 Do not strain yourself. 407 00:33:26,117 --> 00:33:28,519 Everything you want to say, Your Imperial Majesty, 408 00:33:29,654 --> 00:33:31,055 I already know. 409 00:33:37,028 --> 00:33:38,696 We will start over. 410 00:33:40,464 --> 00:33:42,266 I have returned, have I not? 411 00:33:45,770 --> 00:33:47,138 Be brave, Your Imperial Majesty. 412 00:33:55,346 --> 00:33:58,115 Forget about participating in the imperial concubine selection. 413 00:34:00,785 --> 00:34:04,589 I would like to know the reason why you are against it. 414 00:34:06,457 --> 00:34:08,359 You are not of our clan. 415 00:34:08,960 --> 00:34:11,028 I cannot put the fate of our clan in your hands. 416 00:34:11,095 --> 00:34:13,030 I would not repay the mercy of saving my life 417 00:34:13,564 --> 00:34:15,099 with betrayal. 418 00:34:18,269 --> 00:34:20,605 People do not commit betrayal. 419 00:34:22,039 --> 00:34:23,574 The times do. 420 00:34:26,177 --> 00:34:29,780 The Imperial Palace is a place where grandeur and death coexist. 421 00:34:32,049 --> 00:34:33,417 If the occasion arises, 422 00:34:34,018 --> 00:34:36,921 there is no doubt that you will betray our clan for sure. 423 00:34:36,988 --> 00:34:40,124 If I was afraid of death, betrayal is not out of the question. 424 00:34:40,191 --> 00:34:42,093 But as for my fears, 425 00:34:43,194 --> 00:34:45,263 I buried my fears 426 00:34:47,265 --> 00:34:50,835 along with my fellow friends when Concubine Park passed away. 427 00:34:53,004 --> 00:34:54,739 My biggest fear 428 00:34:56,607 --> 00:34:59,910 is failing to exact my vengeance. 429 00:36:13,250 --> 00:36:14,418 Surprising, no? 430 00:36:16,153 --> 00:36:18,155 Whether it be etiquette or music, 431 00:36:18,222 --> 00:36:20,458 she picks it up very quickly. 432 00:36:23,194 --> 00:36:26,464 She has talent, but she also puts a lot of effort. 433 00:36:28,933 --> 00:36:31,736 I think it is time for you to accept her and support her. 434 00:36:45,383 --> 00:36:47,685 You call that dancing? 435 00:36:49,253 --> 00:36:51,856 The ladies who participate in the imperial concubine selection 436 00:36:52,390 --> 00:36:54,625 are daughters of the prestigious families of the Great Yuan. 437 00:36:55,426 --> 00:36:57,695 You have a long way to go to catch up to their level. 438 00:36:58,162 --> 00:36:59,530 So while you are at it, 439 00:37:01,198 --> 00:37:02,366 you should just quit. 440 00:37:23,120 --> 00:37:25,723 Put pressure on it as if you are pushing the mountains. 441 00:37:26,323 --> 00:37:29,260 Pull your arrow back as if you are pulling a tiger's tail. 442 00:37:36,033 --> 00:37:37,668 As if I am pushing the mountains... 443 00:37:38,936 --> 00:37:40,638 As if I am pulling a tiger's tail... 444 00:37:44,575 --> 00:37:45,776 Let me see. 445 00:37:53,984 --> 00:37:55,219 Do not be disappointed. 446 00:37:55,986 --> 00:37:59,590 It usually takes three years to master shooting the baby arrow. 447 00:38:17,875 --> 00:38:18,943 Your Majesty. 448 00:38:19,477 --> 00:38:20,611 Just now, 449 00:38:20,678 --> 00:38:23,547 Grand Councillor Yeoncheol's niece has arrived from the Yuan dynasty. 450 00:38:29,954 --> 00:38:32,022 I truly cannot believe this. 451 00:38:32,289 --> 00:38:34,525 You are becoming part of our clan soon. 452 00:38:40,264 --> 00:38:42,066 Seung-nyang is dead. 453 00:38:49,139 --> 00:38:50,207 Is that so? 454 00:38:52,610 --> 00:38:55,679 But how did she end up dying? 455 00:39:03,554 --> 00:39:05,523 I heard it was the work of some bandits. 456 00:39:06,991 --> 00:39:09,193 She was quite the intelligent girl. 457 00:39:09,793 --> 00:39:11,462 You must be heartbroken. 458 00:39:14,798 --> 00:39:16,467 I have a request for you. 459 00:39:18,435 --> 00:39:20,971 -What is it? -When I return to Yeongyeong, 460 00:39:21,839 --> 00:39:24,141 I will find the people who killed Seung-nyang 461 00:39:25,276 --> 00:39:26,810 and kill them with my own hands. 462 00:39:29,046 --> 00:39:30,681 Help me find them. 463 00:39:32,583 --> 00:39:34,385 We are family now, right? 464 00:39:36,954 --> 00:39:38,355 Of course I will help you. 465 00:39:49,833 --> 00:39:53,137 Now about my throne, how is it going? 466 00:39:53,504 --> 00:39:54,705 Just wait a bit. 467 00:39:54,939 --> 00:39:57,541 You will hear good news from my father. 468 00:40:05,916 --> 00:40:06,984 Seung-nyang, 469 00:40:08,285 --> 00:40:09,720 I will keep you in my heart. 470 00:40:10,588 --> 00:40:12,590 I will carry your grief 471 00:40:13,891 --> 00:40:15,593 and find the people who killed you 472 00:40:16,393 --> 00:40:18,562 and make them suffer a thousandfold the pain. 473 00:40:19,897 --> 00:40:21,265 Watch me, Seung-nyang. 474 00:40:58,369 --> 00:41:00,304 {\an8}THE ART OF WAR BY SUN TZU 475 00:41:16,887 --> 00:41:18,489 I have something to ask you. 476 00:41:19,923 --> 00:41:22,192 Between Sun Tzu's strategy and Wu Qi's strategy, 477 00:41:23,060 --> 00:41:25,129 which one do you think is right? 478 00:41:27,865 --> 00:41:29,566 Why are you reading books on military strategy? 479 00:41:29,633 --> 00:41:30,968 During my time in the Imperial Palace, 480 00:41:31,935 --> 00:41:34,004 I realized that the feuds that ensue within the Palace 481 00:41:34,471 --> 00:41:36,874 are not all that different from being on the battlefield. 482 00:41:38,308 --> 00:41:40,077 There is no right or wrong in military strategy. 483 00:41:42,479 --> 00:41:43,514 Then, 484 00:41:44,348 --> 00:41:46,450 which one is a better strategy? 485 00:41:48,719 --> 00:41:51,989 Wu Qi says to build up one's armed forces. 486 00:41:56,026 --> 00:41:59,463 Sun Tzu says to deploy spies to the enemy 487 00:41:59,797 --> 00:42:01,932 and use the enemy's power against them. 488 00:42:04,368 --> 00:42:07,938 Sun Tzu's strategy will be more useful in real combat. 489 00:42:09,339 --> 00:42:12,009 Building up your armed forces 490 00:42:12,843 --> 00:42:15,179 requires time and resources to accomplish. 491 00:42:15,746 --> 00:42:17,114 If you know so well, 492 00:42:18,449 --> 00:42:20,918 why are you so against me becoming an imperial concubine? 493 00:42:22,319 --> 00:42:24,221 To fight Yeoncheol, 494 00:42:24,288 --> 00:42:27,057 you build up your armed forces as Wu Qi says. 495 00:42:27,691 --> 00:42:30,094 I am becoming an imperial concubine to take down Yeoncheol 496 00:42:30,461 --> 00:42:31,695 as Sun Tzu says. 497 00:42:34,865 --> 00:42:36,533 The Palace is a battlefield. 498 00:42:38,068 --> 00:42:40,270 And I am going into combat. 499 00:42:42,339 --> 00:42:44,141 If you truly wish to win, 500 00:42:44,975 --> 00:42:46,577 do not go against me. 501 00:42:47,911 --> 00:42:49,980 So you are asking me this 502 00:42:51,048 --> 00:42:52,649 knowing exactly what I am going to say. 503 00:42:52,950 --> 00:42:56,386 I apologize for my rash judgement. 504 00:43:13,470 --> 00:43:14,605 This is Han Feizi. 505 00:43:16,240 --> 00:43:18,275 This is something you must read. 506 00:43:19,143 --> 00:43:21,512 I want you to figure out 507 00:43:22,246 --> 00:43:23,914 why I am asking you to read it. 508 00:43:36,693 --> 00:43:37,861 Did you finish the book? 509 00:43:38,529 --> 00:43:39,530 Yes. 510 00:43:40,631 --> 00:43:43,233 You do not need to explain to me the tactics and theories. 511 00:43:43,300 --> 00:43:44,701 Just answer my question. 512 00:43:46,804 --> 00:43:48,739 What was in Han Feizi? 513 00:43:48,806 --> 00:43:50,040 This book 514 00:43:50,507 --> 00:43:53,310 tells you how to read one's heart. 515 00:43:55,145 --> 00:43:56,680 Shall I elaborate? 516 00:44:06,223 --> 00:44:07,257 This is The Analects. 517 00:44:07,858 --> 00:44:09,660 Figure out this text as well. 518 00:44:15,399 --> 00:44:17,768 What was in The Analects. 519 00:44:18,435 --> 00:44:21,405 It tells you how to govern one's heart. 520 00:44:25,843 --> 00:44:26,977 Am I wrong? 521 00:44:30,013 --> 00:44:31,114 That is enough. 522 00:44:32,583 --> 00:44:34,017 No more reading. 523 00:44:45,395 --> 00:44:46,463 Yang is the one 524 00:44:47,598 --> 00:44:49,700 who Dang Gise set out to kill. 525 00:44:51,902 --> 00:44:54,671 Dang Gise and Tapjahae are in Goryeo now. 526 00:44:55,038 --> 00:44:57,407 By the time they return, she will be an imperial concubine. 527 00:44:57,474 --> 00:44:59,209 What could he do? 528 00:44:59,309 --> 00:45:01,211 She is our candidate. 529 00:45:01,278 --> 00:45:03,547 Yeoncheol will not take kindly to it. 530 00:45:03,881 --> 00:45:06,016 How will you handle him after all of this? 531 00:45:07,985 --> 00:45:10,954 I have my own plans. Do not worry. 532 00:45:13,624 --> 00:45:14,658 Taltal, 533 00:45:15,325 --> 00:45:17,928 you cannot gain anything in this world safely. 534 00:45:18,228 --> 00:45:20,864 The bigger the prize, the more courageous you must be. 535 00:45:21,765 --> 00:45:23,233 This is the time to be more courageous. 536 00:45:25,269 --> 00:45:28,572 Being afraid will get you nothing. 537 00:45:30,974 --> 00:45:32,142 Yes, Uncle Baekan. 538 00:45:33,677 --> 00:45:34,845 I understand. 539 00:45:37,848 --> 00:45:38,949 He is deep in sleep. 540 00:45:45,789 --> 00:45:47,024 He is adorable. 541 00:46:09,179 --> 00:46:10,747 There is no Buddha. 542 00:46:11,715 --> 00:46:12,983 If there were, 543 00:46:13,684 --> 00:46:15,986 he would not have taken Yang away from me. 544 00:46:16,253 --> 00:46:19,189 He would not have let those evil people have their way like that. 545 00:46:31,034 --> 00:46:32,102 Your Imperial Majesty. 546 00:46:32,369 --> 00:46:33,670 -Your Imperial Majesty. -Please stop. 547 00:46:33,737 --> 00:46:35,072 -Your Imperial Majesty. -Please, no... 548 00:47:43,840 --> 00:47:45,542 Are you all ready? 549 00:47:46,376 --> 00:47:47,577 Yes, Governor. 550 00:47:49,346 --> 00:47:50,547 Have a safe trip. 551 00:48:36,359 --> 00:48:39,396 I wished for us to spend the rest of our lives together. 552 00:48:41,932 --> 00:48:44,301 I wished for us to die at the same moment. 553 00:48:45,802 --> 00:48:46,970 I wished for us 554 00:48:48,271 --> 00:48:51,942 to be together even after we die. 555 00:48:59,950 --> 00:49:01,051 This is... 556 00:49:01,651 --> 00:49:04,421 the last time I shed a tear for you, Your Majesty. 557 00:49:06,389 --> 00:49:08,825 For our defenseless people of Goryeo, 558 00:49:10,360 --> 00:49:12,362 please reclaim your throne. 559 00:49:13,763 --> 00:49:16,233 Now, I will go my own way. 560 00:49:17,667 --> 00:49:19,302 For my father, 561 00:49:20,370 --> 00:49:21,438 my child, 562 00:49:21,705 --> 00:49:23,740 and my friends, 563 00:49:24,741 --> 00:49:27,611 I will take vengeance on my terms. 564 00:49:38,755 --> 00:49:39,756 Your Imperial Majesty. 565 00:49:40,524 --> 00:49:42,058 You cannot be like this. 566 00:49:42,125 --> 00:49:45,328 You must take this medicine and speak again. 567 00:49:57,474 --> 00:50:00,243 Did you tell him he should meet the imperial concubine candidates today? 568 00:50:01,444 --> 00:50:02,846 Yes, he knows. 569 00:50:08,351 --> 00:50:09,686 Get it together. 570 00:50:10,153 --> 00:50:11,588 Do you want to become the laughingstock 571 00:50:11,655 --> 00:50:14,324 of the imperial concubine candidates when you meet them for the first time? 572 00:50:16,193 --> 00:50:17,694 My goodness. 573 00:50:26,603 --> 00:50:28,972 Your Imperial Majesty, will you be taking the medicine? 574 00:50:36,446 --> 00:50:37,480 Your Imperial Majesty. 575 00:50:38,548 --> 00:50:40,217 Are the imperial concubine candidates here? 576 00:50:40,584 --> 00:50:43,653 Aside from Yoyang's governor Baekan's foster daughter, 577 00:50:43,820 --> 00:50:45,021 they are all here. 578 00:50:45,855 --> 00:50:47,857 Who does she think she is, being late? 579 00:50:48,091 --> 00:50:51,161 Before the Empress Dowager meets the candidates, 580 00:50:51,394 --> 00:50:53,363 I think you must go and see them first. 581 00:50:56,032 --> 00:50:57,567 Did you prepare the tonic? 582 00:50:57,801 --> 00:50:59,436 I have prepared it. 583 00:51:00,570 --> 00:51:02,172 They may be daughters of provincial governors, 584 00:51:02,239 --> 00:51:03,506 but they are nothing compared to me. 585 00:51:04,174 --> 00:51:06,209 How dare they dream to become imperial concubines? 586 00:51:08,311 --> 00:51:10,747 I heard Her Imperial Majesty has a temper. 587 00:51:11,047 --> 00:51:12,215 -Really? -Yes. 588 00:51:12,282 --> 00:51:14,551 -I heard that too. -Did you hear the rumors? 589 00:51:14,884 --> 00:51:16,820 I heard Her Imperial Majesty is scary. 590 00:51:16,886 --> 00:51:18,154 Because of her, 591 00:51:18,321 --> 00:51:21,224 I heard that His Imperial Majesty is not even speaking now. 592 00:51:21,324 --> 00:51:23,059 Now I am worried about even being selected. 593 00:51:23,426 --> 00:51:24,794 Should I just do poorly on purpose? 594 00:51:25,428 --> 00:51:27,097 Her Imperial Majesty has arrived. 595 00:51:37,874 --> 00:51:40,477 -We greet you, Your Imperial Majesty. -We greet you, Your Imperial Majesty. 596 00:51:45,048 --> 00:51:48,451 You all have had a long journey here. 597 00:51:57,027 --> 00:51:58,895 Starting tomorrow, you will go through rounds of tests 598 00:51:58,962 --> 00:52:00,263 to become an imperial concubine. 599 00:52:00,864 --> 00:52:04,567 It seems like you all are already nervous about the upcoming tests. 600 00:52:05,702 --> 00:52:07,537 -Court Lady Seo. -Yes, Your Imperial Majesty. 601 00:52:08,805 --> 00:52:09,839 Bring it in. 602 00:52:16,946 --> 00:52:18,381 Take one each. 603 00:52:24,387 --> 00:52:25,422 Take it 604 00:52:26,790 --> 00:52:27,924 and drink it. 605 00:52:31,928 --> 00:52:33,063 Court Lady Seo. 606 00:52:35,532 --> 00:52:38,034 Am I in a room full of deaf idiots? 607 00:52:38,101 --> 00:52:39,803 They are either deaf 608 00:52:40,970 --> 00:52:43,606 or insulting you, Your Imperial Majesty. 609 00:52:43,773 --> 00:52:45,375 Hurry and drink it! 610 00:52:45,608 --> 00:52:47,077 Please forgive me. 611 00:52:47,877 --> 00:52:49,045 Forgive you? 612 00:52:51,981 --> 00:52:53,049 Oh, my. 613 00:52:53,783 --> 00:52:55,785 So I see you are doubtful of my intentions. 614 00:52:56,820 --> 00:52:59,956 What is wrong? Are you afraid that I would poison you? 615 00:53:17,907 --> 00:53:19,809 To calm down your nerves, 616 00:53:20,210 --> 00:53:21,745 I had gwibitang prepared. 617 00:53:22,045 --> 00:53:25,482 But you dare to dismiss the goodwill of I, the Empress. 618 00:53:26,015 --> 00:53:29,052 With that attitude, do you think you deserve to be imperial concubines? 619 00:53:31,221 --> 00:53:32,722 Get on your knees, all of you. 620 00:53:33,790 --> 00:53:35,792 And hold the tonic above your heads. 621 00:53:36,292 --> 00:53:37,327 Now! 622 00:53:55,178 --> 00:53:56,446 We have arrived. 623 00:54:00,350 --> 00:54:01,584 Will you not regret this? 624 00:54:02,552 --> 00:54:03,853 Once you get off the carriage 625 00:54:04,487 --> 00:54:06,723 and step foot into the Palace, 626 00:54:07,957 --> 00:54:10,493 you are crossing the point of no return. 627 00:54:12,796 --> 00:54:15,565 I will not regret this. 628 00:54:38,455 --> 00:54:42,192 Keep in mind that it will be a long fight. 629 00:54:43,259 --> 00:54:44,561 I have prepared myself for it. 630 00:55:19,896 --> 00:55:21,197 I see you have arrived. 631 00:55:21,297 --> 00:55:22,866 Leaving so soon, Your Imperial Majesty? 632 00:55:22,966 --> 00:55:24,801 My job here is done. 633 00:55:37,881 --> 00:55:39,215 Next time, 634 00:55:40,116 --> 00:55:41,851 put the special medicine we prepared in the tonic. 635 00:55:42,318 --> 00:55:43,386 Yes, Your Imperial Majesty. 636 00:55:43,987 --> 00:55:47,757 They will all drink it without a doubt then. 637 00:55:49,692 --> 00:55:53,363 My son should be the only heir of His Imperial Majesty. 638 00:55:54,197 --> 00:55:57,367 None of these wenches will bear him a child. 639 00:56:21,257 --> 00:56:22,492 What are you all doing? 640 00:56:22,959 --> 00:56:24,127 Get up now. 641 00:56:29,799 --> 00:56:30,967 Did the Empress make you do this? 642 00:56:35,405 --> 00:56:37,674 It is okay now. You may relax. 643 00:56:38,508 --> 00:56:41,244 But why is one girl still not here yet? 644 00:56:49,385 --> 00:56:52,488 My apologies for my tardiness. 645 00:57:02,131 --> 00:57:03,633 I am from Yoyang Province. 646 00:57:04,667 --> 00:57:06,035 My name is Ki Yang. 647 00:57:20,583 --> 00:57:22,251 Are you okay, Your Imperial Majesty? 648 00:57:24,887 --> 00:57:27,256 Do you think he will be able to speak soon? 649 00:57:27,890 --> 00:57:29,492 My apologies, Your Highness. 650 00:57:30,693 --> 00:57:34,230 Your Imperial Majesty, I know it is hard, but please bear with it a little longer. 651 00:57:34,964 --> 00:57:38,534 The imperial concubine selection is vital for our future. 652 00:57:40,803 --> 00:57:43,473 Only give flowers to the girls that I give a signal for. 653 00:57:43,539 --> 00:57:45,642 And give the rest of them a purse. 654 00:57:45,975 --> 00:57:48,077 Those who are selected will receive flowers. 655 00:57:48,144 --> 00:57:50,113 And the ones who are not will receive purses. 656 00:57:50,513 --> 00:57:52,048 Do you understand, Your Imperial Majesty? 657 00:58:01,124 --> 00:58:02,158 Your Imperial Majesty, 658 00:58:02,925 --> 00:58:05,094 the imperial concubine candidates are here. 659 00:58:50,306 --> 00:58:51,841 Yang... 660 00:58:57,780 --> 00:58:58,815 Yang... 661 00:59:05,621 --> 00:59:06,656 Yang? 662 00:59:27,343 --> 00:59:29,445 Subtitle translation by James Park