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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:45,253 --> 00:00:48,965 PERFECT CROWN 2 00:00:54,216 --> 00:00:55,631 SPONSORED BY: MINISTRY OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM 3 00:00:55,712 --> 00:00:57,213 AND KOREA CREATIVE CONTENT AGENCY. 4 00:00:59,851 --> 00:01:00,977 THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION 5 00:01:01,061 --> 00:01:02,979 CHILD ACTORS AND ANIMALS WERE FILMED SAFELY 6 00:03:12,567 --> 00:03:17,280 PERFECT CROWN 7 00:03:18,239 --> 00:03:19,240 {\an8}An accident? 8 00:03:19,741 --> 00:03:20,909 {\an8}What have you heard exactly? 9 00:03:20,992 --> 00:03:23,286 {\an8}Only that there was a collision. 10 00:03:27,457 --> 00:03:28,833 {\an8}I need to be there. 11 00:03:30,668 --> 00:03:32,003 {\an8}Do not just stand there. 12 00:03:32,086 --> 00:03:33,630 {\an8}Prepare to leave at once! 13 00:03:33,713 --> 00:03:34,964 {\an8}Yes, Your Majesty. 14 00:03:37,884 --> 00:03:43,389 {\an8}THE ROYAL SEOUL HOSPITAL 15 00:03:46,643 --> 00:03:48,394 How did this happen? 16 00:03:48,978 --> 00:03:49,979 What about His Majesty? 17 00:03:50,063 --> 00:03:52,232 Was there an attack on His Majesty's life? 18 00:03:53,566 --> 00:03:55,109 Say something! 19 00:03:55,193 --> 00:03:56,569 Please calm down, Your Majesty. 20 00:04:00,240 --> 00:04:03,243 His scans reveal no fractures or internal injuries. 21 00:04:03,326 --> 00:04:05,119 Just some minor bruising. 22 00:04:29,185 --> 00:04:30,270 And the Grand Prince? 23 00:04:30,853 --> 00:04:32,730 I heard he was at the scene as well. 24 00:04:33,481 --> 00:04:34,899 Is he all right? 25 00:04:37,944 --> 00:04:39,237 He is in surgery. 26 00:04:39,946 --> 00:04:42,448 It appears his left shoulder bore much of the impact. 27 00:04:43,283 --> 00:04:45,952 It seems he has done everything in his power to stop the car. 28 00:04:47,078 --> 00:04:48,079 Prime Minister Min. 29 00:04:50,206 --> 00:04:51,207 May I have a word? 30 00:05:06,681 --> 00:05:09,183 Photos of the accident have spread on social media. 31 00:05:09,267 --> 00:05:10,893 Her conspicuous vehicle didn't help. 32 00:05:10,977 --> 00:05:13,062 How is Ms. Seong doing? 33 00:05:13,146 --> 00:05:16,065 She's still unconscious, but the scans have come back clean. 34 00:05:16,899 --> 00:05:20,069 Hmm. Are photos of the escort vehicles also circulating? 35 00:05:20,153 --> 00:05:23,489 No. They were some distance away from the scene, 36 00:05:23,573 --> 00:05:25,325 and we're removing them as they appear. 37 00:05:25,408 --> 00:05:26,409 That should be enough. 38 00:05:26,492 --> 00:05:27,910 Pushing too hard will raise... 39 00:05:27,994 --> 00:05:29,287 What did you just say? 40 00:05:33,166 --> 00:05:36,127 What does Ms. Seong Huiju have to do with any of this? 41 00:05:42,300 --> 00:05:44,302 Are you saying the vehicle involved, 42 00:05:45,053 --> 00:05:47,847 the one His Majesty was in, belongs to that woman? 43 00:05:54,729 --> 00:05:55,730 Your Majesty. 44 00:06:00,193 --> 00:06:01,235 Where are you going? 45 00:06:04,489 --> 00:06:06,657 Must I report such things to you? 46 00:06:12,163 --> 00:06:13,164 The wise decision 47 00:06:14,165 --> 00:06:16,626 would be to not go anywhere. 48 00:06:19,462 --> 00:06:22,090 The people know Ms. Seong's vehicle was involved. 49 00:06:23,049 --> 00:06:24,050 So? 50 00:06:24,133 --> 00:06:25,885 "His Majesty was in that car 51 00:06:25,968 --> 00:06:28,221 and the Grand Prince caused an accident to save him, 52 00:06:28,304 --> 00:06:31,724 racking up countless traffic violations and substantial damage in the process." 53 00:06:32,350 --> 00:06:33,935 If word of this got out, 54 00:06:34,018 --> 00:06:35,019 all of this could be blamed 55 00:06:36,145 --> 00:06:37,230 on the young king. 56 00:06:39,065 --> 00:06:40,066 Prime Minister Min. 57 00:06:40,149 --> 00:06:42,402 I am merely stating that it could lead 58 00:06:43,152 --> 00:06:44,278 to such dire conclusions. 59 00:06:46,864 --> 00:06:48,533 Are you trying to protect that maiden? 60 00:06:50,159 --> 00:06:52,328 I am trying to protect the Crown. 61 00:07:00,503 --> 00:07:02,380 OPERATING CENTER 62 00:07:03,798 --> 00:07:05,049 {\an8}PATIENT: LEE *** IN RECOVERY 63 00:07:11,722 --> 00:07:13,057 The surgery went well. 64 00:07:13,558 --> 00:07:15,184 The anesthesia has just worn off, 65 00:07:15,268 --> 00:07:18,354 so he should be able to go up to his room in about an hour. 66 00:07:20,189 --> 00:07:22,316 What about any lasting effects? 67 00:07:22,400 --> 00:07:26,487 I heard it can be difficult to use your arm after shoulder surgery. 68 00:07:26,571 --> 00:07:29,157 The surgery wasn't due to a fracture or a chronic condition, 69 00:07:29,240 --> 00:07:30,366 so that is unlikely. 70 00:07:31,033 --> 00:07:32,368 - No need to worry. - Thank you. 71 00:07:32,452 --> 00:07:34,287 - Thank you, Doctor. - Thank you. 72 00:07:35,705 --> 00:07:36,914 Thank goodness. 73 00:07:36,998 --> 00:07:38,291 - That's a relief. - Yes. 74 00:08:03,566 --> 00:08:06,152 Let's increase security on the floor Ms. Seong is on. 75 00:08:06,235 --> 00:08:07,987 - Send people from our office. - Yes, sir. 76 00:08:08,070 --> 00:08:09,947 Let me know as soon as she wakes up. 77 00:08:10,031 --> 00:08:11,240 Yes, sir. 78 00:08:24,504 --> 00:08:26,047 {\an8}VIP ROOM 5: SEONG HUIJU 79 00:09:04,001 --> 00:09:06,087 Ms. Seong. 80 00:09:08,714 --> 00:09:09,799 Your Majesty? 81 00:09:10,466 --> 00:09:12,260 Are you awake? 82 00:09:15,471 --> 00:09:17,473 Your Majesty! Are you all right? 83 00:09:18,516 --> 00:09:19,767 Is anything broken? 84 00:09:21,519 --> 00:09:22,645 I am sorry. 85 00:09:24,313 --> 00:09:27,191 This all happened because I insisted on a drive. 86 00:09:30,736 --> 00:09:31,737 Not at all. 87 00:09:32,947 --> 00:09:34,991 Your Majesty and I are both fine. 88 00:09:39,078 --> 00:09:40,454 Wait, His Royal Highness. 89 00:09:41,163 --> 00:09:43,165 Where is the Grand Prince? Is he here as well? 90 00:09:43,249 --> 00:09:44,834 Do not worry. 91 00:09:44,917 --> 00:09:47,461 Uncle did not faint. 92 00:09:47,545 --> 00:09:50,006 He even went into the operating room without crying. 93 00:09:50,506 --> 00:09:52,550 The operating room? 94 00:09:52,633 --> 00:09:55,011 He's having surgery? 95 00:09:55,761 --> 00:09:58,264 Would you like some water? 96 00:09:59,015 --> 00:10:00,516 Is the surgery over? 97 00:10:00,600 --> 00:10:01,601 Are you okay? 98 00:10:03,936 --> 00:10:06,105 I mean, what were you thinking, jumping in there? 99 00:10:06,188 --> 00:10:07,273 Are you insane? 100 00:10:07,773 --> 00:10:10,901 Ms. Seong, His Royal Highness has just woken up from the anesthesia… 101 00:10:10,985 --> 00:10:12,612 - You can't just... - Hold on. 102 00:10:13,404 --> 00:10:15,573 You even hurt your face? 103 00:10:15,656 --> 00:10:17,825 When that's all you have going for you? 104 00:10:24,874 --> 00:10:25,875 Oh, no. 105 00:10:27,251 --> 00:10:28,252 How are you doing? 106 00:10:32,506 --> 00:10:33,507 You were unconscious. 107 00:10:36,594 --> 00:10:37,637 I'm perfectly fine. 108 00:10:49,815 --> 00:10:50,816 Come here. 109 00:10:56,030 --> 00:10:57,156 I'm hurting. 110 00:11:26,310 --> 00:11:27,436 Anywhere else? 111 00:11:29,939 --> 00:11:30,940 I'm fine. 112 00:11:46,872 --> 00:11:48,791 Don't ever jump in like that again. 113 00:11:52,086 --> 00:11:54,672 I need to you stay in one piece so you can have my back. 114 00:11:55,881 --> 00:11:57,758 You were lucky this time. 115 00:11:57,842 --> 00:12:00,386 Imagine if your life was in danger… 116 00:12:00,469 --> 00:12:02,930 You think it would end with just a few eggs? 117 00:12:03,472 --> 00:12:05,433 Then stop putting me in that position. 118 00:12:08,519 --> 00:12:09,812 I can't promise you that. 119 00:12:11,188 --> 00:12:12,356 Then I can't either. 120 00:12:15,109 --> 00:12:18,028 You make it seem like you're madly in love with me. 121 00:12:21,073 --> 00:12:22,950 This is what should be making the headlines. 122 00:12:36,046 --> 00:12:37,631 Babe, you sure this is right? 123 00:12:37,715 --> 00:12:39,341 Yeah, you're almost there. 124 00:12:39,425 --> 00:12:40,509 Okay. 125 00:12:40,593 --> 00:12:43,596 Now put one hand on your chest. Namaste. 126 00:12:43,679 --> 00:12:44,972 What? Nama-what-now? 127 00:12:45,055 --> 00:12:46,474 Namaste. 128 00:12:46,557 --> 00:12:48,768 Right. Nama… 129 00:12:48,851 --> 00:12:50,436 {\an8}FATHER (PICK UP WITHIN 3 SEC) 130 00:12:51,270 --> 00:12:52,897 - Babe, Father's calling. - What? 131 00:12:52,980 --> 00:12:54,523 Now? Why? 132 00:12:54,607 --> 00:12:56,484 - Does he know you're not at work? - Darn it. 133 00:12:59,403 --> 00:13:00,529 It's not even 8:00 yet. 134 00:13:01,030 --> 00:13:02,782 That's true. Did you do something wrong? 135 00:13:02,865 --> 00:13:03,866 No, I didn't. 136 00:13:04,408 --> 00:13:05,409 Hello, Father. 137 00:13:06,327 --> 00:13:08,454 What? Seong Huiju did? 138 00:13:09,121 --> 00:13:11,207 What in the… Babe, turn the TV on. 139 00:13:13,375 --> 00:13:14,376 Yes. 140 00:13:15,169 --> 00:13:19,173 Last night, a traffic accident occurred on an outlying road in Gyeonggi Province. 141 00:13:19,256 --> 00:13:21,175 -A speeding sports car -Yes, just a moment. 142 00:13:21,258 --> 00:13:23,594 Collided with a vehicle in the adjacent lane. 143 00:13:23,677 --> 00:13:26,347 {\an8}The driver of the sports car was identified as CEO Seong Huiju 144 00:13:26,430 --> 00:13:28,891 {\an8}of Castle Beauty, sparking further controversy. 145 00:13:28,974 --> 00:13:31,101 It is being reported that Ms. Seong's vehicle 146 00:13:31,185 --> 00:13:33,062 was traveling 50 km/h over the speed limit… 147 00:13:33,145 --> 00:13:35,397 - What do we do? - Father, we'll come to you now. 148 00:13:35,481 --> 00:13:38,234 - The police are still investigating… - All right. 149 00:13:38,901 --> 00:13:39,944 You can't come in here. 150 00:13:40,653 --> 00:13:42,988 Seriously? Don't you remember me from last time? 151 00:13:43,072 --> 00:13:44,740 I'm her assistant at Castle Beauty. 152 00:13:44,824 --> 00:13:46,367 You can't. Please step back. 153 00:13:46,450 --> 00:13:48,244 This is driving me insane. 154 00:13:49,286 --> 00:13:50,329 Then what about him? 155 00:13:53,040 --> 00:13:56,043 Come on! Why do you only ever stop me? 156 00:13:56,877 --> 00:13:58,087 Ms. Seong! 157 00:13:58,170 --> 00:13:59,880 Ms. Do, come here. 158 00:14:01,507 --> 00:14:02,675 She's with me. 159 00:14:03,884 --> 00:14:05,678 Those jerks are the worst. 160 00:14:07,137 --> 00:14:08,138 Unbelievable. 161 00:14:09,348 --> 00:14:10,391 Why do they keep… 162 00:14:12,852 --> 00:14:15,354 I told you I'm fine. 163 00:14:15,896 --> 00:14:17,189 Nothing to worry about. 164 00:14:17,273 --> 00:14:19,233 I'm totally fine. 165 00:14:19,984 --> 00:14:21,193 You'll fix this, right? 166 00:14:25,239 --> 00:14:26,699 LIVE 3-MIN CHART 167 00:14:26,782 --> 00:14:28,868 This was all part of the plan, right? 168 00:14:28,951 --> 00:14:32,246 The chairman is freaking out. He wants you as soon as you're discharged. 169 00:14:34,415 --> 00:14:35,499 He knows I was injured? 170 00:14:35,583 --> 00:14:36,834 Of course… 171 00:14:40,754 --> 00:14:42,214 he does. 172 00:14:42,298 --> 00:14:44,091 And still, not a single word? 173 00:14:44,925 --> 00:14:46,802 Not from Father, or even Seong Taeju? 174 00:14:49,305 --> 00:14:51,724 I mean, how did you even end up in that accident? 175 00:14:54,018 --> 00:14:55,895 - Did you drink and drive? - No, I didn't. 176 00:14:55,978 --> 00:14:57,021 I swear I didn't. 177 00:14:58,147 --> 00:15:01,400 Then were you just speeding for the thrill of it? 178 00:15:02,860 --> 00:15:04,403 You think I'm some kind of lunatic? 179 00:15:04,486 --> 00:15:06,697 Just randomly speeding for the thrill of it? 180 00:15:08,407 --> 00:15:09,950 The car just took off. 181 00:15:10,868 --> 00:15:12,661 The brakes and all weren't working. 182 00:15:14,079 --> 00:15:15,080 What in the world… 183 00:15:16,665 --> 00:15:20,252 Then I'll first prepare a press release with the dashcam footage. 184 00:15:20,836 --> 00:15:22,796 - You can't. - Why not? 185 00:15:22,880 --> 00:15:24,715 You just can't. 186 00:15:28,260 --> 00:15:29,845 His Majesty was with me. 187 00:15:30,512 --> 00:15:31,513 His Majesty? 188 00:15:32,514 --> 00:15:33,933 As in His Majesty the King? 189 00:15:35,643 --> 00:15:37,519 The investigation won't be public. 190 00:15:43,484 --> 00:15:44,485 Damn it. 191 00:15:44,568 --> 00:15:45,903 It just never ends! 192 00:15:50,240 --> 00:15:51,450 Let's reconsider this. 193 00:15:52,451 --> 00:15:54,370 - Reconsider what? - This marriage. 194 00:15:54,453 --> 00:15:55,663 Can't you just call it off? 195 00:15:56,372 --> 00:15:59,375 You're seriously bringing that up now? 196 00:15:59,458 --> 00:16:02,670 There has been nothing but trouble since Prince I-AN entered your life. 197 00:16:02,753 --> 00:16:04,964 Egged at your own door over a little scandal. 198 00:16:05,047 --> 00:16:07,633 One wrong turn in the palace made you an arsonist. 199 00:16:07,716 --> 00:16:10,219 And this time, you nearly died. 200 00:16:10,302 --> 00:16:12,513 Grand Prince I-AN was the one who saved me. 201 00:16:12,596 --> 00:16:14,306 Wait, he was the one who saved you? 202 00:16:15,265 --> 00:16:17,309 Why are you two so caught up in this? 203 00:16:18,018 --> 00:16:19,228 What do you mean? 204 00:16:19,311 --> 00:16:21,855 I mean, why are you two overdoing it? 205 00:16:21,939 --> 00:16:23,732 You'll be divorced in three years anyway. 206 00:16:23,816 --> 00:16:24,942 "Divorced"? 207 00:16:27,736 --> 00:16:28,737 Jeongwoo. 208 00:16:48,215 --> 00:16:49,508 Where did you pop out from? 209 00:16:50,134 --> 00:16:51,677 Is your job fun? 210 00:16:52,511 --> 00:16:53,721 Pardon? 211 00:16:53,804 --> 00:16:55,139 Working at the palace. 212 00:16:55,764 --> 00:16:56,849 Oh, the palace? 213 00:16:57,683 --> 00:16:58,684 Well… 214 00:16:59,184 --> 00:17:01,603 Why? Are you looking to work there too? 215 00:17:02,730 --> 00:17:03,731 Wow. 216 00:17:05,941 --> 00:17:07,568 When Ms. Seong moves into the palace… 217 00:17:12,197 --> 00:17:13,407 I'll be following her. 218 00:17:21,457 --> 00:17:22,624 So charismatic. 219 00:17:34,386 --> 00:17:35,637 You said it was genuine. 220 00:17:36,263 --> 00:17:37,598 Was it all a lie? 221 00:17:37,681 --> 00:17:40,392 I wouldn't go so far as to call it a lie… 222 00:17:40,476 --> 00:17:42,144 Seong Huiju. 223 00:17:42,227 --> 00:17:43,812 It's like a marriage of convenience. 224 00:17:44,354 --> 00:17:45,856 A simple exchange of services. 225 00:17:46,482 --> 00:17:48,317 You know plenty of people like that. 226 00:17:48,400 --> 00:17:49,860 Don't make a big deal out of it. 227 00:17:49,943 --> 00:17:51,236 That's completely different. 228 00:17:51,820 --> 00:17:52,780 How so? 229 00:17:52,863 --> 00:17:55,240 Don't you know how dangerous the palace can be? 230 00:17:55,866 --> 00:17:57,785 - Even this accident... - I'm fine. 231 00:17:59,203 --> 00:18:01,205 You think I proposed without knowing that? 232 00:18:01,914 --> 00:18:02,998 You proposed to him? 233 00:18:04,249 --> 00:18:06,877 Yeah. I was rejected about three times. 234 00:18:14,718 --> 00:18:15,719 Listen. 235 00:18:16,303 --> 00:18:18,097 I have everything but status. 236 00:18:18,597 --> 00:18:20,516 I have the money, talent, and ambition, 237 00:18:20,599 --> 00:18:22,392 but status is the one thing I don't have. 238 00:18:22,893 --> 00:18:24,186 If I just had that… 239 00:18:25,938 --> 00:18:27,815 I mean, why can't I have that too? 240 00:18:27,898 --> 00:18:28,899 Is that all? 241 00:18:33,153 --> 00:18:34,988 The reason you want to marry him. 242 00:18:35,864 --> 00:18:37,282 Is status all there is to it? 243 00:18:38,909 --> 00:18:40,410 What else could there be? 244 00:18:53,674 --> 00:18:54,675 Then do it with me. 245 00:18:56,009 --> 00:18:57,219 Do what? 246 00:18:58,762 --> 00:19:00,848 Just marry me instead. 247 00:19:04,143 --> 00:19:05,310 That will not do. 248 00:19:06,854 --> 00:19:09,523 The Grand Prince, who had surgery, is returning to the palace. 249 00:19:10,649 --> 00:19:12,276 Then surely, the King should as well. 250 00:19:12,359 --> 00:19:14,027 But, Your Majesty… 251 00:19:14,111 --> 00:19:15,863 If the king remains out of sight, 252 00:19:15,946 --> 00:19:18,615 the people will come to think they do not need one. 253 00:19:21,451 --> 00:19:22,661 Do you not agree? 254 00:19:24,788 --> 00:19:26,290 I agree. 255 00:19:32,421 --> 00:19:35,007 Your Royal Highness, I've been discharged… 256 00:19:40,220 --> 00:19:41,972 Has he already been discharged? 257 00:19:48,061 --> 00:19:50,772 Your Royal Highness, Prime Minister Min has arrived. 258 00:19:53,692 --> 00:19:54,776 Show him in. 259 00:19:58,822 --> 00:19:59,823 Your Royal Highness. 260 00:20:01,700 --> 00:20:02,743 You are all dismissed. 261 00:20:26,975 --> 00:20:28,060 I mean, 262 00:20:28,602 --> 00:20:32,814 he should at least tell me if he's been discharged. 263 00:20:33,690 --> 00:20:36,109 Not a great sign for married life. 264 00:20:37,569 --> 00:20:39,488 He didn't say anything at the hospital? 265 00:20:39,988 --> 00:20:40,989 When? 266 00:20:41,531 --> 00:20:43,951 The last time I saw him was early this morning. 267 00:20:44,493 --> 00:20:45,494 What? 268 00:20:57,422 --> 00:20:59,383 But he was standing outside your room earlier. 269 00:20:59,466 --> 00:21:02,052 My room? When? 270 00:21:02,135 --> 00:21:04,054 When Prime Minister Min stopped by. 271 00:21:05,222 --> 00:21:06,556 Then do it with me. 272 00:21:06,640 --> 00:21:08,934 Just marry me instead. 273 00:21:21,571 --> 00:21:23,198 So what you're saying is 274 00:21:23,282 --> 00:21:26,451 Ms. Seong was kicked out by His Royal Highness? 275 00:21:26,535 --> 00:21:29,496 Well, I mean, it was more like… 276 00:21:30,289 --> 00:21:31,665 He asked that you return home. 277 00:21:31,748 --> 00:21:33,792 That's the same thing! 278 00:21:38,547 --> 00:21:39,631 PRINCE 279 00:21:39,715 --> 00:21:41,258 Is he kidding me right now? 280 00:21:49,182 --> 00:21:51,643 Your Ladyship! Wait, Your Ladyship. 281 00:21:53,603 --> 00:21:54,604 It's fine. 282 00:21:55,355 --> 00:21:57,232 The master of the house has already spoken. 283 00:21:58,233 --> 00:21:59,526 It's not that. 284 00:22:02,154 --> 00:22:03,155 The hopae. 285 00:22:04,364 --> 00:22:05,532 He would like it returned. 286 00:22:53,246 --> 00:22:56,416 JUNIOR ALUM 287 00:23:08,428 --> 00:23:09,429 Is that all? 288 00:23:11,306 --> 00:23:13,350 The reason you want to marry him. 289 00:23:13,975 --> 00:23:15,268 Is status all there is to it? 290 00:23:15,811 --> 00:23:16,978 What else could there be? 291 00:23:17,729 --> 00:23:18,980 Then do it with me. 292 00:23:20,357 --> 00:23:22,484 Just marry me instead. 293 00:23:41,878 --> 00:23:43,255 Say it to my face. 294 00:23:44,172 --> 00:23:45,173 Whatever it is. 295 00:24:20,709 --> 00:24:24,421 It is a relief that I will never have to teach you. 296 00:24:28,800 --> 00:24:30,969 No matter how great a teacher may be, 297 00:24:31,470 --> 00:24:34,973 there are things that simply cannot be taught. 298 00:24:39,352 --> 00:24:40,520 Pardon? 299 00:24:51,823 --> 00:24:55,243 Your Royal Highness, Ms. Seong Huiju has arrived. 300 00:24:57,078 --> 00:24:58,622 Are you cleared to be out already? 301 00:25:01,917 --> 00:25:02,918 That's your concern? 302 00:25:08,632 --> 00:25:10,217 Why did you kick me out? 303 00:25:11,259 --> 00:25:12,552 Because of the Queen Mother? 304 00:25:16,890 --> 00:25:17,891 Or… 305 00:25:18,975 --> 00:25:20,101 because of Jeongwoo? 306 00:25:21,728 --> 00:25:22,729 What about him? 307 00:25:25,232 --> 00:25:26,900 Didn't you overhear something? 308 00:25:26,983 --> 00:25:28,068 What? 309 00:25:29,236 --> 00:25:30,237 Never mind. 310 00:25:31,947 --> 00:25:34,074 Then why did you kick me out? 311 00:25:34,157 --> 00:25:36,868 I need to know what's going on before I play along or not. 312 00:25:39,621 --> 00:25:41,206 Someone messed with your car. 313 00:25:42,541 --> 00:25:44,000 That is what caused the accident. 314 00:25:47,879 --> 00:25:49,005 Who? 315 00:25:49,673 --> 00:25:50,715 It's being investigated. 316 00:25:51,758 --> 00:25:52,884 We will catch them. 317 00:25:55,345 --> 00:25:56,346 And so, 318 00:25:57,889 --> 00:25:59,266 I'm changing the plan. 319 00:26:02,769 --> 00:26:03,770 Let's… 320 00:26:08,024 --> 00:26:09,067 call off this marriage. 321 00:26:14,781 --> 00:26:16,992 What… What was that? 322 00:26:19,411 --> 00:26:21,496 Call what off now? 323 00:26:23,331 --> 00:26:24,332 The marriage. 324 00:26:26,918 --> 00:26:28,128 But why? 325 00:26:28,878 --> 00:26:30,505 Did Queen Mother tell you to do that? 326 00:26:30,589 --> 00:26:32,173 Because of the accident? 327 00:26:32,257 --> 00:26:34,384 That was because His Majesty was relentless. 328 00:26:35,010 --> 00:26:37,304 And you said someone messed with my car. 329 00:26:37,387 --> 00:26:39,347 That makes me a victim too. 330 00:26:39,431 --> 00:26:40,432 Exactly. 331 00:26:42,183 --> 00:26:43,560 That's why we must call it off. 332 00:26:47,063 --> 00:26:49,024 If I married someone like you 333 00:26:49,899 --> 00:26:52,152 who breaks every rule and has enemies at every turn… 334 00:26:54,654 --> 00:26:56,531 the Crown is bound to fall. 335 00:27:15,383 --> 00:27:18,928 Father, this is a serious accident. 336 00:27:19,012 --> 00:27:20,347 See here. 337 00:27:20,430 --> 00:27:23,141 God, she's even driving on the other side of the road. 338 00:27:23,224 --> 00:27:25,435 If you ask me, at best, she's drunk. 339 00:27:25,518 --> 00:27:27,979 At worst, it's hard drugs. Nowadays, there's this… 340 00:27:29,522 --> 00:27:30,523 Right. 341 00:27:30,607 --> 00:27:33,568 I mean, she's always been desperate for attention. 342 00:27:33,652 --> 00:27:37,197 Now that she's dating Prince I-AN, she's become a total hot tomato. 343 00:27:37,280 --> 00:27:38,323 - And… - Potato. 344 00:27:39,491 --> 00:27:41,785 It's "hot potato." Like a freshly baked hot potato. 345 00:27:41,868 --> 00:27:43,286 Oh, right. Potato. 346 00:27:43,787 --> 00:27:44,913 So, now… 347 00:27:45,497 --> 00:27:46,873 Babe, does that matter? 348 00:27:46,956 --> 00:27:48,750 Tomato. Potato. Same difference. 349 00:27:49,292 --> 00:27:50,377 Sometimes, you can be… 350 00:27:51,086 --> 00:27:56,049 Anyway, Father, this is totally a huge, glaring owner-related risk. 351 00:27:56,132 --> 00:27:58,551 You saw how the stock had shot up over the last few days 352 00:27:58,635 --> 00:28:00,345 and just took a nosedive, didn't you? 353 00:28:00,428 --> 00:28:02,639 At this rate, Castle Beauty will just… 354 00:28:04,057 --> 00:28:05,308 So what? 355 00:28:08,228 --> 00:28:09,771 You want to take over Beauty? 356 00:28:09,854 --> 00:28:11,898 Is that any way to speak to your brother? 357 00:28:12,524 --> 00:28:14,192 What is it? 358 00:28:14,275 --> 00:28:16,111 Let's make this quick. I'm busy. 359 00:28:18,530 --> 00:28:19,864 Explain yourself. 360 00:28:22,075 --> 00:28:23,868 What is there to explain? 361 00:28:24,828 --> 00:28:26,121 It's just as you see. 362 00:28:26,204 --> 00:28:27,789 Can you handle the consequences? 363 00:28:28,289 --> 00:28:29,958 We'll issue a press release soon. 364 00:28:31,334 --> 00:28:32,335 Neither alcohol 365 00:28:33,253 --> 00:28:34,754 nor drugs were involved. 366 00:28:34,838 --> 00:28:36,798 I heard they moved all your things 367 00:28:37,590 --> 00:28:39,092 out of his house today. 368 00:28:39,759 --> 00:28:41,594 Did you have me followed? 369 00:28:41,678 --> 00:28:43,263 Explain yourself first! 370 00:28:46,975 --> 00:28:48,768 It's just a lovers' spat. 371 00:28:50,061 --> 00:28:51,062 Satisfied? 372 00:28:51,146 --> 00:28:52,647 You call yourself a businesswoman, 373 00:28:52,731 --> 00:28:54,816 yet you don't even realize you're being used. 374 00:28:54,899 --> 00:28:57,277 The Grand Prince has used you for all you're worth. 375 00:28:58,695 --> 00:29:02,240 He acted like he was above status, as if he had no ambition for the throne. 376 00:29:03,032 --> 00:29:04,993 Now that he has everything… 377 00:29:07,996 --> 00:29:09,414 he's tossing you out. 378 00:29:12,375 --> 00:29:13,376 So what? 379 00:29:15,170 --> 00:29:16,463 What's the issue? 380 00:29:18,423 --> 00:29:20,008 Two can play that game. 381 00:29:21,551 --> 00:29:24,220 Do you know how much our stock has jumped at the news 382 00:29:25,013 --> 00:29:27,432 of Castle Group's Seong Huiju marrying into the royal family? 383 00:29:27,515 --> 00:29:30,226 Hey, kid. It all tanked today. 384 00:29:30,310 --> 00:29:32,729 It will bounce right back after the press release, damn it. 385 00:29:36,983 --> 00:29:39,986 They're even asking if the "Castle" name was part of some grand plan. 386 00:29:40,653 --> 00:29:41,654 Haven't you seen the news? 387 00:29:41,738 --> 00:29:44,532 Did it ever cross your mind that it'll put a bigger target on our backs? 388 00:29:44,616 --> 00:29:46,201 So we take a few hits! 389 00:29:48,077 --> 00:29:49,579 A few hits won't kill you. 390 00:29:53,416 --> 00:29:55,293 And even if it did, what of it? 391 00:29:56,795 --> 00:29:58,254 We all end up dead anyway. 392 00:29:59,047 --> 00:30:01,090 What, do you plan to live forever? 393 00:30:02,383 --> 00:30:04,427 Next time, just text me instead. 394 00:30:05,678 --> 00:30:08,681 If you want to yell that badly, then feel free to call. 395 00:30:12,143 --> 00:30:14,020 - Sit down. - I have plans. 396 00:30:14,103 --> 00:30:15,104 Seong Huiju! 397 00:30:19,108 --> 00:30:20,109 It's me. 398 00:30:20,652 --> 00:30:22,529 I need you to look into something for me. 399 00:30:33,790 --> 00:30:35,416 Find out who last worked on my car. 400 00:30:37,669 --> 00:30:41,297 Dig up everything you possibly can on them. 401 00:30:47,387 --> 00:30:49,138 A grand prince of this nation can't… 402 00:30:50,765 --> 00:30:52,725 break an engagement. 403 00:30:53,268 --> 00:30:56,521 Technically, there's nothing to break. We were never engaged. 404 00:30:56,604 --> 00:30:57,605 Are you kidding? 405 00:30:57,689 --> 00:31:00,650 After all that talk about getting married and living together? 406 00:31:00,733 --> 00:31:01,901 We never lived together. 407 00:31:01,985 --> 00:31:04,070 - I was at the palace, and she was... - Listen. 408 00:31:06,155 --> 00:31:09,450 Even if you killed someone, I would take your side. 409 00:31:09,534 --> 00:31:10,869 But this is not cool. It's... 410 00:31:12,036 --> 00:31:13,913 Why would you side with a murderer? 411 00:31:15,331 --> 00:31:17,208 You must've had your reasons. 412 00:31:18,126 --> 00:31:20,128 So, why did you break it off? 413 00:31:20,211 --> 00:31:22,297 - I didn't "break"... - Seriously? Come on. 414 00:31:23,089 --> 00:31:24,299 That's not what I'm asking. 415 00:31:27,135 --> 00:31:29,012 Why did you break it off? 416 00:31:39,355 --> 00:31:40,356 To keep her alive. 417 00:31:43,568 --> 00:31:46,738 {\an8}Mother, should we pick up fried chicken on the way to the palace? 418 00:31:46,821 --> 00:31:47,822 Fried chicken? 419 00:31:47,906 --> 00:31:50,199 Hwan texted and said he wanted some. 420 00:31:51,701 --> 00:31:53,703 He's always making me do stuff like this. 421 00:31:53,786 --> 00:31:56,247 Shall we, then? 422 00:31:56,873 --> 00:31:57,874 Yes, Mother. 423 00:32:24,317 --> 00:32:25,735 Mother! 424 00:32:55,390 --> 00:32:58,267 Mother, should we pick up fried chicken on the way to the palace? 425 00:33:00,144 --> 00:33:01,396 Shall we, then? 426 00:33:08,903 --> 00:33:10,446 Mother… 427 00:33:11,614 --> 00:33:12,824 Mother… 428 00:33:48,484 --> 00:33:50,111 There wasn't a doubt in my mind. 429 00:33:50,778 --> 00:33:53,656 It was a moment I'd regretted countless times. 430 00:34:09,297 --> 00:34:10,590 That's what changed my mind. 431 00:34:13,009 --> 00:34:14,260 It was just an accident. 432 00:34:15,178 --> 00:34:17,346 It wasn't even your fault, so why? 433 00:34:20,058 --> 00:34:21,100 It was my fault. 434 00:34:23,227 --> 00:34:24,520 Signs of deliberate tampering 435 00:34:25,104 --> 00:34:26,814 were found in the accident vehicle. 436 00:34:28,232 --> 00:34:31,736 We'll need to investigate further to determine if they were targeting 437 00:34:32,278 --> 00:34:33,738 His Majesty or Ms. Seong. 438 00:34:38,076 --> 00:34:40,703 However, do not concern yourself too much. 439 00:34:42,663 --> 00:34:44,499 I will do everything in my power to protect 440 00:34:44,582 --> 00:34:46,042 His Majesty, Your Royal Highness, 441 00:34:47,335 --> 00:34:48,503 and the Crown. 442 00:34:52,131 --> 00:34:53,132 In turn, 443 00:34:53,758 --> 00:34:54,842 I'd like to ask you 444 00:34:56,719 --> 00:34:59,138 to protect Ms. Seong Huiju. 445 00:35:01,432 --> 00:35:03,518 Please cast her far away from the palace. 446 00:35:05,311 --> 00:35:08,064 I sincerely implore you, Your Royal Highness. 447 00:35:13,820 --> 00:35:14,946 That is why 448 00:35:16,197 --> 00:35:17,323 I must step aside. 449 00:35:19,408 --> 00:35:20,409 Your Royal Highness. 450 00:35:20,952 --> 00:35:22,036 Thus, 451 00:35:23,579 --> 00:35:24,622 I want to do something. 452 00:35:25,832 --> 00:35:26,833 Pardon? 453 00:35:28,501 --> 00:35:29,502 A parting gift. 454 00:35:31,295 --> 00:35:32,296 For her. 455 00:35:43,724 --> 00:35:45,309 The Inner Court Banquet guest list, 456 00:35:45,393 --> 00:35:46,978 {\an8}proposed by the Royal Secretariat. 457 00:35:47,061 --> 00:35:49,355 {\an8}PALACE EVENT HOSTED FOR LADIES OF THE INNER COURT 458 00:35:49,438 --> 00:35:51,315 {\an8}TRADITIONALLY HELD SINCE THE JOSEON DYNASTY 459 00:35:53,359 --> 00:35:55,695 Remove the scandal-ridden figures. 460 00:35:59,490 --> 00:36:00,700 No new money either. 461 00:36:03,119 --> 00:36:05,246 The merits of these two are comparable. 462 00:36:05,329 --> 00:36:07,248 Bring me the details of their families. 463 00:36:07,331 --> 00:36:08,583 Yes, Your Majesty. 464 00:36:08,666 --> 00:36:10,585 Your standards rise every year. 465 00:36:11,460 --> 00:36:14,797 The more exclusive the guest list, 466 00:36:14,881 --> 00:36:17,758 the deeper the despair of the uninvited. 467 00:36:18,801 --> 00:36:22,346 And with it comes the greater delight of those invited. 468 00:36:23,389 --> 00:36:24,807 INNER COURT BANQUET GUEST LIST 469 00:36:27,727 --> 00:36:29,979 Another gathering of the usual suspects this year. 470 00:36:30,062 --> 00:36:31,147 All nobility. 471 00:36:31,230 --> 00:36:32,815 The competition is fiercer every year. 472 00:36:33,441 --> 00:36:35,151 It does offer many benefits. 473 00:36:35,234 --> 00:36:36,611 That is true. 474 00:36:36,694 --> 00:36:38,613 But if they managed to secure an invite, 475 00:36:38,696 --> 00:36:41,449 they must already possess plenty of money and land. 476 00:36:43,784 --> 00:36:46,579 That's precisely why they're willing to die for royal prestige. 477 00:36:47,246 --> 00:36:49,290 It's the only thing their money can't buy. 478 00:36:54,170 --> 00:36:55,379 Ma'am. 479 00:36:55,463 --> 00:36:58,174 I had to jump through some pretty high hoops to secure 480 00:36:58,257 --> 00:37:00,426 this Inner Court Banquet guest list. 481 00:37:00,509 --> 00:37:02,094 A lot of familiar faces, right? 482 00:37:02,178 --> 00:37:04,597 A gathering of female business leaders in their thirties… 483 00:37:04,680 --> 00:37:06,515 Still just 20 of them, right? 484 00:37:06,599 --> 00:37:09,018 Not even enough for a soccer match. 485 00:37:09,101 --> 00:37:10,645 But, ma'am, you said so yourself. 486 00:37:10,728 --> 00:37:13,147 "One absolute is worth more than a hundred maybes." 487 00:37:13,231 --> 00:37:14,774 These are 20 absolutes. 488 00:37:14,857 --> 00:37:16,609 All backed by the Crown, no less! 489 00:37:20,696 --> 00:37:23,449 You once called this the most luxurious marketing strategy… 490 00:37:23,532 --> 00:37:25,493 So what's your point? 491 00:37:25,576 --> 00:37:27,036 Moving on. 492 00:37:27,119 --> 00:37:30,039 Since you have ties with the palace and all, we thought 493 00:37:30,122 --> 00:37:32,708 one of the guests could be a new face of our luxury line. 494 00:37:32,792 --> 00:37:33,751 Yes, so we… 495 00:37:34,252 --> 00:37:35,836 Just a moment. Oh. 496 00:37:40,549 --> 00:37:41,842 Hello. 497 00:37:42,593 --> 00:37:43,594 Hello. 498 00:37:44,804 --> 00:37:47,807 {\an8}MS. SEONG HUIJU, YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE INNER COURT BANQUET 499 00:37:49,183 --> 00:37:50,559 Me? 500 00:37:50,643 --> 00:37:51,978 Yes, Ms. Seong. 501 00:37:53,688 --> 00:37:58,109 The Inner Court Banquet is a very important annual event. 502 00:37:58,192 --> 00:38:00,736 Of course, I'm aware of the Inner Court Banquet. 503 00:38:01,696 --> 00:38:05,825 But I thought only noblewomen were invited to this. 504 00:38:05,908 --> 00:38:08,452 What? No such criterion exists… 505 00:38:08,536 --> 00:38:09,829 It certainly doesn't, 506 00:38:09,912 --> 00:38:11,289 but that's how it's been done. 507 00:38:12,123 --> 00:38:14,333 For 600 years, without a single exception. 508 00:38:18,504 --> 00:38:21,799 The thing about change is that it happens gradually… 509 00:38:21,882 --> 00:38:22,967 So? How? Why? 510 00:38:23,050 --> 00:38:26,262 Why have I suddenly been invited? 511 00:38:26,762 --> 00:38:30,266 Yes, well, you've experienced some hardships recently, 512 00:38:30,349 --> 00:38:33,853 and the press release about your breakup is about to go out. 513 00:38:34,353 --> 00:38:37,606 So to make it clear the palace wasn't responsible for your breakup… 514 00:38:37,690 --> 00:38:40,443 You want to stage a performance for the public? 515 00:38:49,702 --> 00:38:51,078 Yes, you see, 516 00:38:51,162 --> 00:38:53,372 the dress codes for the two parts are different. 517 00:38:53,456 --> 00:38:55,624 It's customary to wear a dangui for the reception. 518 00:38:55,708 --> 00:38:59,086 The Queen Mother will wear white, so it's best to avoid that color. 519 00:38:59,170 --> 00:39:00,755 No thanks. 520 00:39:00,838 --> 00:39:03,215 To what exactly? The dangui? 521 00:39:04,425 --> 00:39:06,177 The Inner Court Banquet. 522 00:39:09,096 --> 00:39:10,222 Ms. Seong. 523 00:39:10,306 --> 00:39:11,474 Why? 524 00:39:11,557 --> 00:39:13,684 The Inner Court Banquet? You don't want to attend? 525 00:39:15,603 --> 00:39:18,356 Silly me, how did I forget to mention this? 526 00:39:18,439 --> 00:39:22,735 Attending it once will lead to many more royal invitations. 527 00:39:22,818 --> 00:39:25,404 Even royal patronage for your overseas business. 528 00:39:25,488 --> 00:39:27,073 Okay. Above all else, 529 00:39:27,573 --> 00:39:31,035 this will confirm that you two didn't end things badly, 530 00:39:31,118 --> 00:39:33,829 and that you remain on good terms with the Crown. 531 00:39:33,913 --> 00:39:36,082 We can pivot to an "it's all cool" narrative... 532 00:39:36,165 --> 00:39:37,708 That would be excellent. 533 00:39:37,792 --> 00:39:39,251 You've always wanted an invite. 534 00:39:39,335 --> 00:39:42,129 That was before marriage was on the table. 535 00:39:43,547 --> 00:39:44,799 No thanks. 536 00:39:44,882 --> 00:39:47,718 But still, His Royal Highness personally… 537 00:39:47,802 --> 00:39:48,969 No… 538 00:39:49,762 --> 00:39:51,055 thank… 539 00:39:53,224 --> 00:39:54,225 you. 540 00:39:56,185 --> 00:39:57,269 What? 541 00:39:57,353 --> 00:39:59,271 So? You just left? 542 00:39:59,355 --> 00:40:03,442 What choice did I have? She was about to murder me in broad daylight. 543 00:40:08,197 --> 00:40:10,783 I heard you moved Seong Huiju out of your private residence. 544 00:40:12,952 --> 00:40:14,328 What are you playing at? 545 00:40:15,871 --> 00:40:17,123 I am protecting her. 546 00:40:18,499 --> 00:40:19,792 Her ties to the Crown 547 00:40:20,835 --> 00:40:22,294 have only led her to misfortune. 548 00:40:22,378 --> 00:40:23,587 Then, 549 00:40:24,672 --> 00:40:26,757 ensure she no longer has any ties to the Crown. 550 00:40:27,758 --> 00:40:28,843 That is my intention. 551 00:40:32,930 --> 00:40:33,973 I will not pursue 552 00:40:35,474 --> 00:40:36,684 marriage with Seong Huiju. 553 00:40:37,810 --> 00:40:38,811 In turn, 554 00:40:39,311 --> 00:40:41,439 I ask that you invite her to the Inner Court Banquet. 555 00:40:42,648 --> 00:40:44,024 I do not wish to see her suffer 556 00:40:44,775 --> 00:40:46,235 because of our parting. 557 00:40:51,991 --> 00:40:53,117 Summon her to the palace. 558 00:40:54,034 --> 00:40:55,286 Ms. Seong Huiju? 559 00:40:55,786 --> 00:40:56,787 You want me to? 560 00:40:58,372 --> 00:41:01,375 I shall persuade her myself. 561 00:41:02,501 --> 00:41:03,544 No thanks. 562 00:41:05,296 --> 00:41:06,589 No, thank you. 563 00:41:07,965 --> 00:41:09,467 Who is he to summon me? 564 00:41:13,137 --> 00:41:14,889 Is the fried chicken here? 565 00:41:15,639 --> 00:41:18,184 What? You ordered fried chicken again? 566 00:41:21,645 --> 00:41:23,022 You open it. 567 00:41:33,324 --> 00:41:35,659 People have nothing on fried chicken, right? 568 00:41:35,743 --> 00:41:37,745 It shows up right on time when you call them. 569 00:41:37,828 --> 00:41:39,455 You never get sick of it. 570 00:41:39,997 --> 00:41:41,207 Always so reliable. 571 00:41:42,666 --> 00:41:43,876 - Wait… - What? 572 00:41:44,502 --> 00:41:46,253 Are you upset you got dumped? 573 00:41:48,506 --> 00:41:50,883 Why would you say that when I'm enjoying fried chicken? 574 00:41:51,425 --> 00:41:52,426 I'm done. 575 00:41:54,512 --> 00:41:56,514 Oh, I mean… 576 00:41:58,057 --> 00:42:00,809 Why are you so upset? 577 00:42:01,310 --> 00:42:03,103 It was all pretend. 578 00:42:04,271 --> 00:42:06,649 That's exactly why. 579 00:42:08,192 --> 00:42:10,319 Relationships end when one side loses interest, 580 00:42:10,402 --> 00:42:11,862 whether the other likes it or not. 581 00:42:11,946 --> 00:42:13,489 But that's not what this was. 582 00:42:13,572 --> 00:42:15,407 This was strictly a contract. 583 00:42:17,409 --> 00:42:18,786 Father was right. 584 00:42:19,620 --> 00:42:23,123 I'm a businesswoman. I should've known better than to trust a stranger. 585 00:42:24,041 --> 00:42:25,709 I should've drawn up a contract. 586 00:42:37,596 --> 00:42:38,639 Ms. Seong, the invite... 587 00:42:38,722 --> 00:42:39,974 No thanks. 588 00:42:40,558 --> 00:42:41,559 Ms. Seong. 589 00:42:42,101 --> 00:42:43,102 No thanks. 590 00:42:43,185 --> 00:42:46,188 - You're really not going? - No, thank you! 591 00:42:51,402 --> 00:42:52,486 Is she dumb? 592 00:42:52,570 --> 00:42:54,655 Just give up already. 593 00:42:54,738 --> 00:42:56,574 She doesn't want anything to do with you. 594 00:42:56,657 --> 00:42:57,950 Choi Hyeon. 595 00:43:00,744 --> 00:43:02,204 I mean, I can't blame her. 596 00:43:02,705 --> 00:43:05,040 You dumped her and now you're acting so uncool. 597 00:43:11,755 --> 00:43:13,048 Hey, Ms. Seong. 598 00:43:13,132 --> 00:43:15,217 I went to the repair shop and secured 599 00:43:15,301 --> 00:43:18,053 the résumé of the bastard who tampered with your car and fled. 600 00:43:18,762 --> 00:43:21,098 They ran a search with his photo, 601 00:43:21,181 --> 00:43:23,684 but he doesn't seem to have any priors. 602 00:43:24,476 --> 00:43:28,230 He must've bought something there at least once. 603 00:43:28,814 --> 00:43:29,815 What? 604 00:43:30,441 --> 00:43:32,568 There's a convenience store in front of the shop. 605 00:43:33,444 --> 00:43:34,820 Oh, right. 606 00:43:34,903 --> 00:43:37,156 Scour their CCTV footage. 607 00:43:37,239 --> 00:43:38,991 I want his purchase history. 608 00:43:47,333 --> 00:43:48,417 Say it to my face. 609 00:43:49,418 --> 00:43:50,419 Whatever it is. 610 00:44:09,647 --> 00:44:11,231 Are you afraid to go to the banquet? 611 00:44:14,360 --> 00:44:16,445 I will prepare everything you need. 612 00:44:17,738 --> 00:44:18,822 From the clothes 613 00:44:19,490 --> 00:44:20,824 to the etiquette lessons. 614 00:44:20,908 --> 00:44:22,201 Why? 615 00:44:23,035 --> 00:44:26,955 I break every rule and have enemies at every turn. 616 00:44:27,956 --> 00:44:29,667 - So why would I go there? - Seong Huiju. 617 00:44:29,750 --> 00:44:31,794 Then provide me with a convincing reason. 618 00:44:33,170 --> 00:44:36,006 You risked your life to save me, just to break off the engagement. 619 00:44:36,090 --> 00:44:38,592 And now you're inviting me to the Inner Court Banquet? 620 00:44:39,551 --> 00:44:40,719 A split personality? 621 00:44:40,803 --> 00:44:42,221 I am trying to protect you! 622 00:44:44,223 --> 00:44:45,391 We're not even married… 623 00:44:47,976 --> 00:44:49,728 and you've been attacked multiple times. 624 00:44:51,271 --> 00:44:52,815 And once the breakup news breaks, 625 00:44:54,733 --> 00:44:56,151 it'll only get worse. 626 00:44:57,027 --> 00:44:58,028 So what? 627 00:44:59,363 --> 00:45:02,574 "Social ascent is dangerous. Be content with an invite to the banquet." 628 00:45:03,492 --> 00:45:05,744 - Is that it? - Just stay out of harm's way. 629 00:45:07,413 --> 00:45:08,580 Is that so difficult? 630 00:45:11,917 --> 00:45:12,918 Coward. 631 00:45:15,129 --> 00:45:16,255 What? 632 00:45:29,435 --> 00:45:31,311 - What are you… - You like cats. 633 00:45:33,147 --> 00:45:34,148 Try protecting them. 634 00:45:35,149 --> 00:45:36,442 I'm going to attack them. 635 00:45:45,701 --> 00:45:47,244 What the hell are you doing? 636 00:45:56,712 --> 00:45:58,422 This is how you protect someone. 637 00:45:59,882 --> 00:46:00,966 You go on the offensive. 638 00:46:01,925 --> 00:46:03,218 You fight back. 639 00:46:15,522 --> 00:46:17,357 You never learned to bend. 640 00:46:17,441 --> 00:46:20,652 You only know how to bend. That's why you lose to people beneath you. 641 00:46:22,237 --> 00:46:23,781 I asked you for status, 642 00:46:24,740 --> 00:46:27,034 not a cozy cradle to hide from the world. 643 00:46:31,330 --> 00:46:32,539 Do not bend to their will. 644 00:46:33,874 --> 00:46:35,167 Do not back away 645 00:46:36,794 --> 00:46:38,128 and do not compromise. 646 00:46:41,548 --> 00:46:43,175 That's how you and I both 647 00:46:44,718 --> 00:46:46,053 get what we want. 648 00:46:57,773 --> 00:46:59,149 She is one scary lady. 649 00:47:00,609 --> 00:47:03,153 I know all's fair in love and war, 650 00:47:03,237 --> 00:47:04,780 but isn't this taking it too far? 651 00:47:04,863 --> 00:47:06,657 Is a "safe exit" an option here? 652 00:47:06,740 --> 00:47:08,575 I told you I hurt myself. 653 00:47:08,659 --> 00:47:11,787 Even so, how could she let your precious body be injured? 654 00:47:11,870 --> 00:47:13,455 She has crossed the line. 655 00:47:13,539 --> 00:47:14,540 I told you she didn't. 656 00:47:19,461 --> 00:47:21,213 She never released the arrow. 657 00:47:22,965 --> 00:47:24,049 What? 658 00:47:40,023 --> 00:47:41,233 She never crossed the line. 659 00:47:46,989 --> 00:47:50,701 My eyes are fried. 660 00:47:50,784 --> 00:47:52,286 He must've been super diligent. 661 00:47:52,369 --> 00:47:55,330 Never going to the convenience store across the street. 662 00:47:55,414 --> 00:47:56,540 My thoughts exactly. 663 00:47:57,833 --> 00:47:59,084 Wait. 664 00:47:59,668 --> 00:48:00,919 I think this is him. 665 00:48:01,670 --> 00:48:02,671 Take a look at this. 666 00:48:04,923 --> 00:48:06,967 - It's him, right? - Yeah, it is. 667 00:48:14,433 --> 00:48:15,517 Castle Pay! 668 00:48:17,394 --> 00:48:18,937 - Yeah, he used Castle Pay! - He did. 669 00:48:19,021 --> 00:48:20,689 Good job! 670 00:48:20,772 --> 00:48:21,899 Hold on. 671 00:48:21,982 --> 00:48:26,236 But the CEO of Castle Card is Senior Managing Director Seong, isn't it? 672 00:48:28,780 --> 00:48:30,741 Let me get this straight. 673 00:48:30,824 --> 00:48:34,703 You need help from your dear brother. 674 00:48:35,746 --> 00:48:37,581 Yes. 675 00:48:41,418 --> 00:48:42,461 I mean, sure. 676 00:48:44,171 --> 00:48:45,672 I could do that for you, but... 677 00:48:45,756 --> 00:48:47,049 Who is he anyway? 678 00:48:48,216 --> 00:48:49,676 He's trying to kill me. 679 00:48:52,930 --> 00:48:53,931 This kid… 680 00:48:54,473 --> 00:48:57,059 Do you take me for a sucker? 681 00:48:57,142 --> 00:48:58,185 Are you serious? 682 00:49:01,438 --> 00:49:03,398 So show me what you can do. 683 00:49:04,399 --> 00:49:06,276 I want some vigilante justice. 684 00:49:06,360 --> 00:49:07,569 This kid… 685 00:49:08,987 --> 00:49:10,405 Who is this guy anyway? 686 00:49:30,467 --> 00:49:31,677 Then do it with me. 687 00:49:32,886 --> 00:49:34,930 Just marry me instead. 688 00:49:45,774 --> 00:49:47,943 Why would I marry you? 689 00:49:54,449 --> 00:49:55,534 Why not? 690 00:49:57,160 --> 00:49:58,662 It's not like you have feelings 691 00:49:59,371 --> 00:50:00,831 for either of us. 692 00:50:02,416 --> 00:50:03,834 You have a five-year term. 693 00:50:05,127 --> 00:50:08,380 It doesn't matter if I mess up or divorce him. 694 00:50:08,463 --> 00:50:10,007 He'll be a royal for life. 695 00:50:10,632 --> 00:50:11,800 But you're different. 696 00:50:17,556 --> 00:50:18,932 You should serve another term. 697 00:50:19,808 --> 00:50:21,101 Pull yourself together. 698 00:50:53,467 --> 00:50:54,968 Is it weighing on your mind? 699 00:50:58,889 --> 00:51:00,348 I heard from Aide Choi. 700 00:51:00,849 --> 00:51:03,351 That there was an argument at your private residence. 701 00:51:04,770 --> 00:51:06,772 Choi Hyeon… 702 00:51:07,564 --> 00:51:08,982 He can be quite the chatterbox. 703 00:51:09,066 --> 00:51:11,359 Just let her win if you can. 704 00:51:12,235 --> 00:51:14,112 She is already under the cutting scrutiny 705 00:51:14,613 --> 00:51:16,073 of the court of public opinion. 706 00:51:44,643 --> 00:51:47,020 PRINCE 707 00:51:58,532 --> 00:51:59,533 Hello. 708 00:52:00,826 --> 00:52:02,327 The invitation has already been sent. 709 00:52:04,788 --> 00:52:05,956 So you cannot decline. 710 00:52:13,880 --> 00:52:14,965 It's for your sake. 711 00:52:17,884 --> 00:52:18,885 I know. 712 00:52:28,770 --> 00:52:29,813 I'm sorry. 713 00:52:31,231 --> 00:52:33,817 I never meant to hurt you. 714 00:52:35,902 --> 00:52:37,362 Or the cat. 715 00:52:38,780 --> 00:52:39,781 I know. 716 00:52:44,953 --> 00:52:45,954 I'm sorry too. 717 00:52:51,084 --> 00:52:52,335 For not keeping my promise. 718 00:52:59,176 --> 00:53:00,302 As long as you know. 719 00:53:13,481 --> 00:53:15,942 CASTLE BEAUTY 720 00:53:24,576 --> 00:53:26,745 I heard you will be attending. 721 00:53:27,579 --> 00:53:31,583 Yes, well, he just insisted it would be in my best interest. 722 00:53:33,376 --> 00:53:35,295 There's one thing you should be aware of. 723 00:53:35,378 --> 00:53:37,255 - Just a moment. - Sure. 724 00:53:38,089 --> 00:53:39,674 - Please continue. - All right. 725 00:53:39,758 --> 00:53:43,595 All the other invited guests hold official rank. 726 00:53:44,179 --> 00:53:47,224 In the royal court, rank defines one's place in the hierarchy. 727 00:53:47,307 --> 00:53:49,726 - Hierarchy? - Yes. Uh… 728 00:53:50,310 --> 00:53:54,648 I'm sure you noticed after attending a few royal events. 729 00:53:54,731 --> 00:53:56,816 When you're with someone of a higher rank, 730 00:53:56,900 --> 00:54:00,779 you must walk behind them. That's the custom. 731 00:54:06,117 --> 00:54:07,202 I'll keep that in mind. 732 00:54:08,912 --> 00:54:10,205 Thank you. 733 00:54:10,288 --> 00:54:11,456 And there's this. 734 00:54:12,749 --> 00:54:13,792 Here. 735 00:54:14,501 --> 00:54:18,171 The first half is a smaller gathering where the Queen Mother 736 00:54:18,255 --> 00:54:19,506 and the guests mingle. 737 00:54:19,589 --> 00:54:21,007 The second half is a ball. 738 00:54:21,091 --> 00:54:22,634 They call it an "after-party," 739 00:54:23,218 --> 00:54:27,013 but with the guests' partners, Cabinet members, and royal family members 740 00:54:27,097 --> 00:54:30,058 all attending, it's larger in scale than the first part. 741 00:54:30,141 --> 00:54:32,560 I read an article about this while studying abroad. 742 00:54:32,644 --> 00:54:33,895 You wear gowns and dance… 743 00:54:33,979 --> 00:54:35,313 That's correct. 744 00:54:35,397 --> 00:54:38,483 Then what will Ms. Seong's rank be? 745 00:54:40,902 --> 00:54:43,196 Her rank… 746 00:54:43,280 --> 00:54:47,742 Ms. Seong is super accomplished and all, 747 00:54:47,826 --> 00:54:49,411 but she has no official rank. 748 00:54:50,495 --> 00:54:51,830 - What? - Well… 749 00:54:52,622 --> 00:54:54,874 She's neither a public official 750 00:54:54,958 --> 00:54:56,793 nor a noble. 751 00:54:56,876 --> 00:55:00,672 So Ms. Seong will be sitting at the very back of the room 752 00:55:00,755 --> 00:55:02,382 and will always be last in line. 753 00:55:11,057 --> 00:55:14,519 I would be in front of the line if I were married, right? 754 00:55:25,071 --> 00:55:27,240 "The attendees receive honorary decorations 755 00:55:27,324 --> 00:55:30,994 from the royal family and gain the privilege 756 00:55:31,077 --> 00:55:34,164 of accompanying the court when it hosts diplomatic events, 757 00:55:34,247 --> 00:55:36,499 starting with the year they are invited." 758 00:55:38,084 --> 00:55:42,130 It is a relief that I will never have to teach you. 759 00:55:45,008 --> 00:55:47,427 As if she'd ever grant me such privileges. 760 00:55:53,058 --> 00:55:54,559 PRINCE 761 00:55:57,062 --> 00:55:58,063 Hello? 762 00:56:00,565 --> 00:56:01,566 Right now? 763 00:56:12,786 --> 00:56:14,037 What's this about? 764 00:56:24,172 --> 00:56:25,173 Why not? 765 00:56:25,673 --> 00:56:27,300 This will be the last time. 766 00:56:28,760 --> 00:56:32,138 Where did you ever find the nerve to wear that cheollik? 767 00:56:32,222 --> 00:56:34,349 Was that just a stylistic choice? 768 00:56:34,891 --> 00:56:36,726 I'm doing all this for your sake… 769 00:56:52,534 --> 00:56:53,701 What are you doing? 770 00:56:54,327 --> 00:56:56,287 Don't mind me. Just practicing. 771 00:56:57,080 --> 00:56:59,707 - Practicing what? - Walking according to rank. 772 00:57:00,834 --> 00:57:04,379 I'll definitely end up walking ahead that day if I don't practice now. 773 00:57:04,462 --> 00:57:06,673 Because I'm always a trendsetter, leading the way. 774 00:57:31,656 --> 00:57:34,742 - A word, please! - Please look over here! 775 00:57:36,536 --> 00:57:39,706 - Over here! - Give us a pose! 776 00:57:44,377 --> 00:57:47,464 I trust all the preparations are in order? 777 00:57:48,089 --> 00:57:49,674 Yes, Your Majesty. 778 00:58:14,282 --> 00:58:15,575 Bye. 779 00:58:17,202 --> 00:58:18,203 Wait. 780 00:58:20,872 --> 00:58:21,873 "Leading the way." 781 00:58:23,041 --> 00:58:24,209 How do you do it? 782 00:58:29,005 --> 00:58:30,048 I just never learned. 783 00:58:31,174 --> 00:58:33,718 I was always the one following behind. 784 00:58:39,682 --> 00:58:41,184 You just need to walk by my side. 785 00:58:43,144 --> 00:58:44,270 I'll teach you. 786 00:59:06,626 --> 00:59:10,213 Now that Dano, when yang energy is said to be at its peak, has passed, 787 00:59:10,296 --> 00:59:12,632 the Inner Court Banquet has finally commenced. 788 00:59:12,715 --> 00:59:14,509 It's a gathering of 20 young women 789 00:59:14,592 --> 00:59:17,512 centered around the Queen Mother, the head of the Inner Court. 790 00:59:17,595 --> 00:59:20,598 This year's guest list includes Seong Huiju, CEO of Castle Beauty, 791 00:59:20,682 --> 00:59:22,016 drawing significant attention. 792 00:59:22,850 --> 00:59:24,936 - Babe! - You scared me. 793 00:59:25,019 --> 00:59:26,271 Babe. 794 00:59:27,647 --> 00:59:29,232 I found the punk who rigged her car. 795 00:59:30,483 --> 00:59:31,734 You did? 796 00:59:31,818 --> 00:59:33,152 Yeah, but… 797 00:59:33,861 --> 00:59:34,904 But? 798 00:59:35,822 --> 00:59:36,990 He's dead. 799 00:59:37,574 --> 00:59:39,325 - What? - He died. 800 00:59:39,951 --> 00:59:40,952 Yesterday. 801 00:59:43,162 --> 00:59:45,039 JUNIOR 4TH RANK, SENIOR 4TH RANK 802 00:59:45,123 --> 00:59:46,583 JUNIOR 5TH RANK 803 00:59:51,588 --> 00:59:52,589 JUNIOR 6TH RANK 804 00:59:52,672 --> 00:59:54,090 SEONG HUIJU, COMMONER 805 00:59:54,173 --> 00:59:56,426 For all her much-touted success abroad, 806 00:59:56,509 --> 00:59:58,219 she was never invited. 807 00:59:58,303 --> 01:00:00,263 It seems being the Grand Prince's woman 808 01:00:00,346 --> 01:00:02,849 outweighs any barrier of status. 809 01:00:02,932 --> 01:00:05,435 If she successfully marries him, she will be royalty, 810 01:00:05,518 --> 01:00:07,478 so they must be keeping up appearances. 811 01:00:07,562 --> 01:00:09,147 Even so, 812 01:00:09,230 --> 01:00:11,274 is she not someone who caused a public scandal? 813 01:00:11,899 --> 01:00:13,860 If she had been a guest last year, 814 01:00:13,943 --> 01:00:16,696 at least they could have used her achievements as an excuse. 815 01:00:17,655 --> 01:00:19,949 The royal family is such a joke these days. 816 01:00:22,952 --> 01:00:24,621 - Your Majesty. - Your Majesty. 817 01:00:25,580 --> 01:00:26,914 SEONG HUIJU, COMMONER 818 01:00:29,959 --> 01:00:32,253 Were you speaking ill of someone who is not even here? 819 01:00:32,337 --> 01:00:34,839 Pardon? 820 01:00:35,423 --> 01:00:36,883 I should have come later. 821 01:00:37,884 --> 01:00:39,135 Considering you saw fit 822 01:00:39,886 --> 01:00:41,804 to drag the royal family into your gossip. 823 01:00:42,597 --> 01:00:44,140 Ms. Seong, over here! 824 01:00:44,223 --> 01:00:46,976 - Ms. Seong, over here! - Please look here! 825 01:01:01,908 --> 01:01:03,284 Your Majesty. 826 01:01:04,327 --> 01:01:05,912 I am Huiju of the Seong Family. 827 01:01:05,995 --> 01:01:07,413 - Ms. Seong. - Ms. Seong! 828 01:01:07,497 --> 01:01:10,416 How does it feel to be back at the palace since going public? 829 01:01:10,500 --> 01:01:12,335 What was the palace's stance on the accident? 830 01:01:12,418 --> 01:01:15,129 Is there a reason why you arrived after Her Majesty? 831 01:01:15,213 --> 01:01:16,964 - Please give us a comment! - Please! 832 01:01:17,048 --> 01:01:19,008 - We await your response. - Give us a comment. 833 01:01:19,092 --> 01:01:21,678 Unfortunately, I still do not know my way around the palace. 834 01:01:22,345 --> 01:01:25,390 I ended up losing my way for a moment. 835 01:01:30,436 --> 01:01:32,230 Please forgive me, 836 01:01:32,939 --> 01:01:33,981 Your Majesty. 837 01:01:42,407 --> 01:01:45,034 I was told the Royal Secretariat provided you with guidance. 838 01:01:46,202 --> 01:01:48,705 Did you avoid wearing a dangui for some particular reason? 839 01:01:51,582 --> 01:01:55,086 I was led to believe that custom was not mandatory. 840 01:01:58,423 --> 01:02:00,174 Is it not to your liking? 841 01:02:05,596 --> 01:02:06,597 How could it not be? 842 01:02:16,941 --> 01:02:20,403 - Would you care to respond? - Ms. Seong, over here. 843 01:02:29,120 --> 01:02:31,622 The snacks Your Majesty sent for Children's Day 844 01:02:31,706 --> 01:02:35,710 brought great joy to all the patients in the pediatric ward. 845 01:02:35,793 --> 01:02:38,212 I am more than happy to help in any way I can. 846 01:02:38,838 --> 01:02:41,340 Do not hesitate to let me know. 847 01:02:41,966 --> 01:02:44,927 I heard Your Majesty enjoyed my performances. 848 01:02:45,011 --> 01:02:48,347 If Your Majesty could attend the next one, I would be greatly honored… 849 01:02:58,983 --> 01:03:00,526 Perhaps the summer is to thank, 850 01:03:00,610 --> 01:03:03,821 but do you not find the palace grounds even more beautiful? 851 01:03:03,905 --> 01:03:05,031 Pardon? 852 01:03:05,698 --> 01:03:07,116 Yes, Your Majesty. 853 01:03:08,075 --> 01:03:09,368 Let us walk a bit longer. 854 01:03:09,869 --> 01:03:12,872 When the flowers are in bloom, appreciating them is one's duty. 855 01:03:13,456 --> 01:03:15,166 - Yes, Your Majesty. - Yes, Your Majesty. 856 01:04:07,176 --> 01:04:08,636 Please teach me. 857 01:04:10,721 --> 01:04:11,973 Now that I am by your side. 858 01:04:52,013 --> 01:04:53,180 Do not bend to their will. 859 01:04:54,932 --> 01:04:55,933 Do not step back 860 01:04:56,851 --> 01:04:58,102 and do not compromise. 861 01:05:00,187 --> 01:05:01,731 I shall fight with all that I have. 862 01:05:06,861 --> 01:05:07,862 Just as you do. 863 01:05:22,919 --> 01:05:25,838 PERFECT CROWN 864 01:06:01,916 --> 01:06:04,919 From when you were just acquaintances to now, 865 01:06:05,002 --> 01:06:06,712 what would you say is the biggest change? 866 01:06:06,796 --> 01:06:08,339 Being overprotective? 867 01:06:08,422 --> 01:06:09,340 That's a bit too naive, no? 868 01:06:09,423 --> 01:06:13,469 A businesswoman should know better than to trust people so easily. 869 01:06:14,053 --> 01:06:15,554 There's a spy at my private residence. 870 01:06:16,222 --> 01:06:17,390 Seong Huiju! 871 01:06:17,473 --> 01:06:20,184 Don't you find him to be so impatient? 872 01:06:22,353 --> 01:06:23,646 {\an8}Your Royal Highness? 873 01:06:23,729 --> 01:06:25,731 {\an8}Will you give me your hand in marriage? 874 01:06:25,815 --> 01:06:27,858 {\an8}Did you think I would simply let this stand? 875 01:06:27,942 --> 01:06:29,068 {\an8}Announce me. 876 01:06:29,151 --> 01:06:31,988 {\an8}How could I refuse a request from the Queen Mother? 877 01:06:33,197 --> 01:06:35,074 {\an8}You should only have eyes for me. 878 01:06:35,574 --> 01:06:37,910 {\an8}As if we were hopelessly in love. 879 01:06:45,042 --> 01:06:52,049 {\an8}EPILOGUE 880 01:06:55,720 --> 01:06:57,722 {\an8}Oh! 881 01:07:12,862 --> 01:07:13,863 {\an8}Wait. 882 01:07:15,573 --> 01:07:16,574 {\an8}You… 883 01:07:20,369 --> 01:07:21,454 {\an8}You did well 884 01:07:22,413 --> 01:07:23,748 {\an8}during the exhibition match. 885 01:07:26,876 --> 01:07:29,879 {\an8}Are you trying to take credit? 886 01:07:32,965 --> 01:07:34,008 {\an8}"Take credit"? 887 01:07:34,091 --> 01:07:36,218 {\an8}Do you not grasp the concept of a compliment? 888 01:07:38,596 --> 01:07:39,638 {\an8}I guess not. 889 01:08:12,922 --> 01:08:14,465 {\an8}Darn it, you scared me. 890 01:08:15,549 --> 01:08:16,967 {\an8}Have you been there? 891 01:08:17,510 --> 01:08:18,636 {\an8}- Yes. - Since when? 892 01:08:19,887 --> 01:08:21,639 {\an8}Before you started lingering. 893 01:08:35,194 --> 01:08:37,238 {\an8}Are you close to Seong Huiju? 894 01:08:39,949 --> 01:08:41,992 {\an8}We're close. We live in the same dorms too. 895 01:08:43,285 --> 01:08:44,495 {\an8}What is she like? 896 01:08:52,128 --> 01:08:53,337 {\an8}She's pretty. 897 01:08:55,339 --> 01:08:56,632 {\an8}Yeah, she is. 898 01:09:08,894 --> 01:09:10,896 Translated by Justin S. Kim 899 01:09:22,241 --> 01:09:25,911 PERFECT CROWN 59622