1 00:00:06,313 --> 00:00:08,783 THIS DRAMA IS FICTIONAL AND ALL CHARACTERS, ORGANIZATIONS, 2 00:00:08,783 --> 00:00:10,923 AND EVENTS ARE UNRELATED TO HISTORICAL EVENTS. 3 00:00:19,364 --> 00:00:22,364 I smelled this that night too. It filled the entire room. 4 00:00:27,574 --> 00:00:31,044 This scent was embedded into his sleeve too. 5 00:00:58,163 --> 00:00:59,263 It was you. 6 00:01:02,674 --> 00:01:03,843 You were... 7 00:01:04,174 --> 00:01:06,673 In the worst-case scenario, I must go for my left sleeve. 8 00:01:15,384 --> 00:01:18,884 What I needed most at this moment was you. 9 00:01:18,984 --> 00:01:20,023 EPISODE 4 10 00:01:20,384 --> 00:01:21,593 This tea. 11 00:01:25,994 --> 00:01:27,733 I am glad that you like it. 12 00:01:31,203 --> 00:01:33,434 He has been staying close by me all this time to figure out... 13 00:01:33,434 --> 00:01:34,774 if I remember that. 14 00:01:34,774 --> 00:01:38,074 Your Highness, why do you look so pale? 15 00:01:38,074 --> 00:01:39,373 You are even sweating. 16 00:01:42,473 --> 00:01:44,084 It's okay. 17 00:01:44,613 --> 00:01:46,483 I'm just tired after staying up last night. 18 00:01:47,384 --> 00:01:50,584 At times like that, this tea is very helpful. 19 00:01:51,154 --> 00:01:53,623 You should have some and go straight to bed. 20 00:01:55,324 --> 00:01:56,354 Taste it. 21 00:02:08,734 --> 00:02:10,073 You may drink it now. 22 00:02:11,674 --> 00:02:13,804 I will pour it myself. You may be excused. 23 00:02:35,533 --> 00:02:37,904 Please have some. The aroma is very nice. 24 00:02:51,244 --> 00:02:53,843 I have to pretend not to know. That's the only way I can live. 25 00:02:59,524 --> 00:03:01,353 Why does he keep telling me to drink the tea? 26 00:03:01,593 --> 00:03:03,093 Perhaps there's poison in it? 27 00:03:06,424 --> 00:03:07,663 What is wrong? 28 00:03:08,563 --> 00:03:09,663 It tastes... 29 00:03:12,704 --> 00:03:13,834 very good. 30 00:03:16,533 --> 00:03:17,603 Thank goodness. 31 00:03:18,304 --> 00:03:20,744 How long has it been since you had dinner? 32 00:03:22,843 --> 00:03:24,783 If I'm on an empty stomach, the poison will spread faster. 33 00:03:25,313 --> 00:03:26,584 That's why he wants to know. 34 00:03:27,383 --> 00:03:29,654 You are quite interested in what I do these days. 35 00:03:30,154 --> 00:03:31,623 I had been busy. 36 00:03:31,954 --> 00:03:33,994 I always had a great interest... 37 00:03:33,994 --> 00:03:36,154 in you and your family. 38 00:03:38,424 --> 00:03:39,464 Then... 39 00:03:44,003 --> 00:03:45,163 you should have some of this. 40 00:03:47,204 --> 00:03:48,573 Consider it a display of affection. 41 00:03:53,373 --> 00:03:54,614 If that is what you would like. 42 00:04:02,984 --> 00:04:04,054 Maybe it isn't. 43 00:04:17,464 --> 00:04:18,733 You little jerk. 44 00:04:19,264 --> 00:04:20,733 You said it was a display of affection. 45 00:04:22,774 --> 00:04:23,904 What are you trying to do? 46 00:04:23,904 --> 00:04:25,543 Let go of me. I need to vomit. 47 00:04:28,714 --> 00:04:31,084 Do you think that I poisoned you? 48 00:04:31,384 --> 00:04:33,913 Why? Is there a reason why you think so? 49 00:04:36,084 --> 00:04:37,254 Let us wait. 50 00:04:38,254 --> 00:04:40,654 If time passes and you are okay, 51 00:04:41,254 --> 00:04:42,923 my innocence will be proven. 52 00:04:43,723 --> 00:04:44,824 What if I don't want to? 53 00:04:51,733 --> 00:04:54,603 If you were poisoned, your tongue will be paralyzed first. 54 00:04:55,274 --> 00:04:56,574 If you feel as though your tongue is becoming stiff, 55 00:04:57,004 --> 00:04:58,803 do not hesitate and move your hand. 56 00:05:00,543 --> 00:05:01,814 Do you think I can't do it? 57 00:05:02,714 --> 00:05:03,973 I think you can. 58 00:05:04,714 --> 00:05:06,384 Furthermore, I think you will do it well. 59 00:05:08,283 --> 00:05:09,454 You got that right. 60 00:05:10,613 --> 00:05:13,254 Even if I die, I won't die alone. 61 00:05:20,509 --> 00:05:23,908 EPISODE 4: THE MAN WHO KNOWS TOO MUCH 62 00:05:31,543 --> 00:05:33,704 - Your Highness. - I cannot do this anymore. 63 00:05:35,374 --> 00:05:37,113 I cannot do this even if my life depends on it. 64 00:05:38,183 --> 00:05:39,843 I feel like I am going to die too. 65 00:05:45,983 --> 00:05:47,254 Be careful. 66 00:05:48,553 --> 00:05:50,524 Do you intend to hurt me in your sleep? 67 00:05:52,564 --> 00:05:53,764 Something is strange. 68 00:05:54,464 --> 00:05:56,293 What did you make me drink? 69 00:05:56,964 --> 00:05:58,163 I have a question for you. 70 00:05:59,464 --> 00:06:01,173 The other night, when I went to the royal villa, 71 00:06:01,574 --> 00:06:03,303 where did you go? 72 00:06:03,303 --> 00:06:04,774 I'm going to leave. 73 00:06:05,343 --> 00:06:06,803 I have to get out of here. 74 00:06:07,274 --> 00:06:11,314 I can't die here when the way out is right in front of my eyes. 75 00:06:19,723 --> 00:06:22,694 What happened to you that night? 76 00:06:23,593 --> 00:06:26,524 This is dangerous. I shouldn't say anything. 77 00:06:26,524 --> 00:06:27,894 I... 78 00:06:29,134 --> 00:06:30,363 What did you say? 79 00:06:30,433 --> 00:06:31,733 That night, 80 00:06:32,803 --> 00:06:34,004 you tried... 81 00:06:37,433 --> 00:06:38,843 to kill me. 82 00:06:39,743 --> 00:06:40,874 She knows. 83 00:06:41,944 --> 00:06:43,673 If you knew this, 84 00:06:44,314 --> 00:06:46,683 why did you hide the fact that you knew until now? 85 00:06:47,014 --> 00:06:48,983 What are you planning? 86 00:06:50,053 --> 00:06:51,483 Because I didn't know. 87 00:06:51,853 --> 00:06:54,754 I just found out thanks to that tea you drink. 88 00:06:57,353 --> 00:06:58,694 That's too bad. 89 00:06:58,764 --> 00:07:01,634 If I had known sooner, I would've killed you. 90 00:07:03,433 --> 00:07:05,064 You evil jerk. 91 00:07:05,363 --> 00:07:07,933 Regardless of how crazy you are over another girl, 92 00:07:07,933 --> 00:07:09,274 how could you try to kill your wife? 93 00:07:09,533 --> 00:07:11,204 How can you call yourself a human? 94 00:07:11,543 --> 00:07:13,874 Jo Hwa Jin is your royal concubine. 95 00:07:14,374 --> 00:07:16,444 Isn't being able to legally commit adultery enough? 96 00:07:16,774 --> 00:07:19,343 Did you really have to kill your wife with your own hands? 97 00:07:19,783 --> 00:07:21,314 She does not know why. 98 00:07:25,853 --> 00:07:26,983 My Queen. 99 00:07:27,624 --> 00:07:30,624 You heard something you should not have heard that night. 100 00:07:31,124 --> 00:07:32,824 What did you hear? 101 00:07:33,923 --> 00:07:36,464 Answer me! What did you hear? 102 00:07:39,904 --> 00:07:41,904 There is another reason? 103 00:07:43,334 --> 00:07:45,743 So you're saying you have a very valid reason... 104 00:07:46,074 --> 00:07:49,113 why you're trying to kill this woman? 105 00:07:49,874 --> 00:07:51,214 Is that it? 106 00:07:52,683 --> 00:07:54,384 Stop kidding yourself. 107 00:07:54,714 --> 00:07:56,314 Whether it's because I heard something... 108 00:07:56,314 --> 00:07:57,884 or because you're madly in love with another woman, 109 00:07:57,884 --> 00:07:59,824 there's only one reason why you'd try to kill me. 110 00:08:00,624 --> 00:08:02,454 It's because I'm weaker than you. 111 00:08:04,624 --> 00:08:07,663 You wouldn't have been able to attack me if I was stronger. 112 00:08:07,764 --> 00:08:09,834 It's because I'm easy to kill. 113 00:08:09,834 --> 00:08:11,764 It's because I'm weaker than you. 114 00:08:12,533 --> 00:08:14,274 That's the real reason. 115 00:08:20,103 --> 00:08:22,473 Here. Try again. 116 00:08:23,374 --> 00:08:26,983 Prove that you're just a murderer who would kill a weak person. 117 00:08:42,994 --> 00:08:44,234 Darn it. 118 00:08:44,803 --> 00:08:46,104 Gosh, I'm so mad. 119 00:08:46,333 --> 00:08:47,833 Your Highness. 120 00:08:49,303 --> 00:08:51,504 How dare he make light of me? 121 00:08:53,274 --> 00:08:56,144 If I was the real me, I could knock him out with just one punch! 122 00:08:56,144 --> 00:08:57,274 Darn it! 123 00:09:37,453 --> 00:09:38,854 What happened? 124 00:09:39,624 --> 00:09:43,553 I always thought I was a weak person fighting against a strong person. 125 00:09:44,764 --> 00:09:47,024 That is why I believed that my actions and methods... 126 00:09:48,793 --> 00:09:50,693 were all valid. 127 00:09:55,803 --> 00:09:57,904 The Queen already knows... 128 00:09:58,144 --> 00:09:59,943 that I tried to kill her. 129 00:10:07,083 --> 00:10:11,654 I thought there were plenty of reasons why the Queen should die. 130 00:10:12,024 --> 00:10:14,283 It was not only because she overheard our conversation. 131 00:10:14,283 --> 00:10:17,553 It was because she condoned and contributed to their tyranny. 132 00:10:18,264 --> 00:10:21,494 That is why I believed it was valid to kill the Queen. 133 00:10:26,264 --> 00:10:29,134 However, that was nothing but a cowardly excuse. 134 00:10:29,833 --> 00:10:32,404 I am still not confident enough to fight against my strong opponents, 135 00:10:32,404 --> 00:10:35,114 so that is why I went after the Queen, who is the weakest. 136 00:10:37,043 --> 00:10:39,683 - Your Majesty. - If I am fighting against the weak, 137 00:10:41,014 --> 00:10:43,884 how am I any different from those people? 138 00:10:46,384 --> 00:10:48,423 You must focus on the righteous goal. 139 00:10:49,094 --> 00:10:52,793 If the results are righteous, the means are also righteous. 140 00:10:53,494 --> 00:10:56,264 The Kim clan is not one you can beat with a righteous method. 141 00:11:02,433 --> 00:11:03,833 You must not be shaken. 142 00:11:04,073 --> 00:11:06,474 I am sure that they are planning something scary. 143 00:11:07,144 --> 00:11:09,443 The Queen is the only one who knows right now... 144 00:11:10,073 --> 00:11:12,313 as she just found out herself. 145 00:11:12,443 --> 00:11:14,384 You must prevent the Queen from speaking right now. 146 00:11:14,783 --> 00:11:17,053 It is only a matter of time before they all find out. 147 00:11:19,283 --> 00:11:22,124 I will not use cowardly methods anymore. 148 00:11:22,154 --> 00:11:23,224 Your Majesty. 149 00:11:23,423 --> 00:11:26,364 I judged the Queen easily because she is a part of the Kim clan. 150 00:11:26,364 --> 00:11:29,063 However, everything she has done was unexpected. 151 00:11:30,433 --> 00:11:33,703 In any case, I'm not the person you think I am. 152 00:11:33,703 --> 00:11:35,033 What you see isn't everything. 153 00:11:36,134 --> 00:11:38,974 The Queen told me that she was a different person. 154 00:11:39,744 --> 00:11:42,614 Perhaps the Queen was trying to tell me that... 155 00:11:42,614 --> 00:11:45,783 she is cut from a different cloth and can make a different decision. 156 00:11:45,913 --> 00:11:47,713 What are you expecting from her? 157 00:11:48,154 --> 00:11:49,413 The Queen is nothing but... 158 00:11:50,313 --> 00:11:51,654 a member of the Kim clan. 159 00:11:52,283 --> 00:11:54,524 I may be nothing more than a puppet king, 160 00:11:55,494 --> 00:11:58,394 but they cannot do anything just based on the Queen's words. 161 00:11:58,563 --> 00:12:00,463 They do not have any definitive evidence. 162 00:12:02,193 --> 00:12:04,433 I will watch to see what kind of decision the Queen makes. 163 00:12:04,963 --> 00:12:07,933 That will help me figure out what kind of person she is. 164 00:12:21,254 --> 00:12:24,583 I found the source of this fabric, 165 00:12:25,823 --> 00:12:26,984 and it is from the palace. 166 00:12:28,524 --> 00:12:31,124 If you were to steal this precious gift from the king, 167 00:12:31,494 --> 00:12:33,124 they would get caught. 168 00:12:34,533 --> 00:12:37,394 It would not be possible with the power of any noble person. 169 00:12:37,634 --> 00:12:42,333 Goodness. I wonder how much you will pay me for my efforts. 170 00:12:42,573 --> 00:12:45,004 I went through quite a lot, Young Master. 171 00:12:48,744 --> 00:12:49,913 Good job. 172 00:12:52,614 --> 00:12:56,154 From now on, please leave all the hard, difficult, and dirty things... 173 00:12:56,154 --> 00:12:58,224 to me, sir. 174 00:12:59,183 --> 00:13:00,553 The palace... 175 00:14:01,514 --> 00:14:02,713 Simply having... 176 00:14:03,583 --> 00:14:07,724 Royal Noble Consort Eui shake the King's heart will not be enough. 177 00:14:08,254 --> 00:14:12,923 We need an opportunity that will capture his heart for sure. 178 00:14:14,364 --> 00:14:18,463 Right now, the Royal Noble Consort's weakness is the lake incident. 179 00:14:20,333 --> 00:14:21,703 If that is the case... 180 00:14:22,134 --> 00:14:24,474 We must create the criminal. 181 00:14:25,004 --> 00:14:27,744 It must be a weak person who has no one on their side, 182 00:14:28,774 --> 00:14:31,514 like a baby deer that does not have a mother. 183 00:14:35,154 --> 00:14:36,514 It must be someone like that. 184 00:15:19,894 --> 00:15:22,094 Where did the person playing tujeon go? 185 00:15:22,094 --> 00:15:23,663 What are you doing instead of putting down your card? 186 00:15:23,663 --> 00:15:27,063 You would not even notice if I stole your nose. 187 00:15:28,004 --> 00:15:29,073 The thing is... 188 00:15:30,604 --> 00:15:32,474 Never mind. It is nothing. 189 00:15:33,144 --> 00:15:34,943 You must be worried about something. 190 00:15:36,213 --> 00:15:41,083 I think that vicious criminals are roaming the streets these days. 191 00:15:41,813 --> 00:15:44,254 I made a new friend recently. 192 00:15:44,254 --> 00:15:45,384 His name is Lee Saeng Mang. 193 00:15:45,923 --> 00:15:47,154 But I think... 194 00:15:47,884 --> 00:15:50,553 he was also attacked by a terrible person... 195 00:15:50,553 --> 00:15:52,264 who is roaming around outside of the Palace. 196 00:15:52,323 --> 00:15:54,293 "Also"? Did someone else get attacked? 197 00:15:54,394 --> 00:15:56,634 You know that I am very keen. 198 00:15:57,033 --> 00:15:59,504 My cousin, Byeong In, 199 00:16:00,203 --> 00:16:02,634 seems to be... 200 00:16:02,833 --> 00:16:07,043 trying to find someone from a piece of a robe. 201 00:16:08,474 --> 00:16:10,573 My sixth sense tells me... 202 00:16:10,813 --> 00:16:14,244 that the owner of the robe, who is a heinous criminal, 203 00:16:14,683 --> 00:16:15,884 must have harmed... 204 00:16:17,053 --> 00:16:18,484 my friend... 205 00:16:19,053 --> 00:16:21,423 and had a run-in with my cousin. 206 00:16:23,923 --> 00:16:25,323 What are your thoughts on that? 207 00:16:27,193 --> 00:16:29,734 I cannot believe they are wasting such a talented scholar like you... 208 00:16:29,734 --> 00:16:31,193 at Royal Confucian Academy. 209 00:16:31,193 --> 00:16:33,333 This is a huge loss for our kingdom. 210 00:16:34,734 --> 00:16:38,644 It looks like you are as sharp as I am. 211 00:16:42,073 --> 00:16:47,043 I am certain something dangerous is happening out there. 212 00:17:02,634 --> 00:17:03,793 Spare me. 213 00:17:03,793 --> 00:17:06,864 I will do anything you ask of me. Please spare me. 214 00:17:07,364 --> 00:17:09,104 My lord. My master. 215 00:17:09,104 --> 00:17:10,233 My lady. 216 00:17:11,273 --> 00:17:14,304 I do not know who you are, but I am begging you. 217 00:17:14,644 --> 00:17:15,673 Please. 218 00:17:18,844 --> 00:17:20,513 I did not see anything. 219 00:17:20,513 --> 00:17:21,784 Raise your head. 220 00:17:22,054 --> 00:17:25,023 No. I do not wish to die. 221 00:17:33,624 --> 00:17:35,864 You will not be able to see my face anyway. 222 00:17:46,344 --> 00:17:49,114 Someone powerful wants an answer from you. 223 00:17:50,044 --> 00:17:53,013 I do not know anything. 224 00:17:53,614 --> 00:17:56,213 What would a lowly girl like me know anything? 225 00:17:57,013 --> 00:17:58,183 You know... 226 00:17:58,183 --> 00:18:00,983 who tried to harm the Queen by pushing her into the lake. 227 00:18:02,523 --> 00:18:04,753 You can only live once you give me that name. 228 00:18:58,644 --> 00:18:59,814 Please forgive me, Your Highness. 229 00:19:00,544 --> 00:19:02,413 It tastes awful, 230 00:19:02,413 --> 00:19:04,114 but it sure is effective. 231 00:19:11,054 --> 00:19:14,064 Yesterday, the Queen's father brought something very special. 232 00:19:14,324 --> 00:19:15,663 Drinking it on an empty stomach... 233 00:19:16,193 --> 00:19:18,094 helps me feel rejuvenated throughout the day. 234 00:19:19,134 --> 00:19:22,534 It seems he always knows how to get his hands on the rare items. 235 00:19:23,273 --> 00:19:25,574 As he is an advisor of the Royal Cuisine Office... 236 00:19:25,574 --> 00:19:27,374 and handles the royal offerings, 237 00:19:27,374 --> 00:19:28,614 that only seems fitting. 238 00:19:41,993 --> 00:19:43,023 By the way, 239 00:19:43,023 --> 00:19:45,864 how is our plan regarding the royal villa going? 240 00:19:46,663 --> 00:19:48,733 I have the right person in mind, 241 00:19:48,733 --> 00:19:50,233 so I have prepared it. 242 00:19:51,433 --> 00:19:54,334 I see. Once it is wrapped up by today, 243 00:19:54,904 --> 00:19:57,703 there will be one less thing for me to frown about. 244 00:19:58,404 --> 00:19:59,443 Yes. 245 00:20:00,243 --> 00:20:03,013 This will be an ironclad plan this time. 246 00:20:19,124 --> 00:20:20,324 Kim Byeong In... 247 00:20:21,564 --> 00:20:23,134 has been investigating the incident... 248 00:20:23,134 --> 00:20:24,564 with a piece of His Majesty's robe. 249 00:20:31,233 --> 00:20:32,943 I took care of the robe. 250 00:20:33,443 --> 00:20:36,544 But now that the Queen knows the truth... 251 00:20:36,913 --> 00:20:39,483 If Kim Byeong In finds out everything and comes after me, 252 00:20:39,814 --> 00:20:42,253 my judgment about the Queen has been wrong. 253 00:20:42,253 --> 00:20:44,453 - It is too risky to gamble that. - I am aware. 254 00:20:45,523 --> 00:20:48,084 However, if I am right, 255 00:20:48,723 --> 00:20:51,124 innocent people will not be hurt. 256 00:20:55,963 --> 00:20:58,933 It is my father-in-law's first day as the royal guard commander. 257 00:21:09,044 --> 00:21:10,044 Your Majesty. 258 00:21:11,473 --> 00:21:13,614 I thought you were still at Daejojeon Hall. 259 00:21:13,884 --> 00:21:15,584 I came here for an inspection. 260 00:21:16,183 --> 00:21:19,784 I need to share important knowledge with Prince Yeongpyeong. 261 00:21:24,824 --> 00:21:26,163 Are you that shocked? 262 00:21:31,693 --> 00:21:33,003 Head Eunuch. 263 00:21:35,173 --> 00:21:36,203 Yes. 264 00:21:46,183 --> 00:21:48,084 What a psychopath. 265 00:21:48,243 --> 00:21:50,814 I thought he was just a dummy, but it was all an act. 266 00:21:51,513 --> 00:21:53,824 A king tried to kill a queen himself? 267 00:21:54,554 --> 00:21:56,894 If I expose him to a huge scandal like this one, 268 00:21:56,894 --> 00:21:58,663 I'll be in the middle of a conflict and it will be more dangerous. 269 00:21:59,163 --> 00:22:01,023 I'll wait until they finish filling the lake with water. 270 00:22:01,023 --> 00:22:03,693 I'll stay quiet until then and go back to my life. 271 00:22:05,404 --> 00:22:06,864 Your arms must have gone numb. 272 00:22:06,864 --> 00:22:08,473 You have been crossing your arms for a long time. 273 00:22:09,604 --> 00:22:11,374 This helps me calm down. 274 00:22:15,874 --> 00:22:18,213 I couldn't stop talking even when I wanted to stop. 275 00:22:19,213 --> 00:22:20,943 What did he put in my tea? 276 00:22:20,943 --> 00:22:23,483 I knew it. I shouldn't let my guard down even for a second. 277 00:22:24,913 --> 00:22:27,824 By the way, if he wanted to kill me, he could've just poisoned me. 278 00:22:28,554 --> 00:22:29,624 Why... 279 00:22:29,624 --> 00:22:30,993 Whatever. 280 00:22:30,993 --> 00:22:32,894 Why must I care about that psychopath? 281 00:22:34,763 --> 00:22:36,594 I need to go and check on the progress of the lake. 282 00:22:37,134 --> 00:22:38,963 Do you have some kind of whip? 283 00:22:38,963 --> 00:22:40,463 I need to take care of this immediately. 284 00:22:40,463 --> 00:22:41,634 Your Highness. 285 00:22:48,404 --> 00:22:51,044 The Grand Queen Dowager has called for you. 286 00:22:51,273 --> 00:22:55,044 Come on. I don't need her now. 287 00:22:55,044 --> 00:22:56,054 Darn it. 288 00:23:22,413 --> 00:23:24,773 This is annoying. Why does she want to see me again? 289 00:23:24,773 --> 00:23:25,913 Gosh. 290 00:23:58,173 --> 00:24:01,284 Let us keep going. You can do it. Hang in there. 291 00:24:02,284 --> 00:24:04,154 What are you doing? Hurry. 292 00:24:04,154 --> 00:24:06,423 - Over here. - Keep moving. 293 00:24:06,723 --> 00:24:08,124 Hurry. 294 00:24:08,124 --> 00:24:10,324 Hurry up. You must hurry up. 295 00:24:10,324 --> 00:24:12,064 This is urgent. You must hurry up. 296 00:24:12,064 --> 00:24:14,263 You must keep going. 297 00:24:17,134 --> 00:24:18,703 Be careful. Hurry up. 298 00:24:20,904 --> 00:24:23,074 I cannot hold it in any longer. 299 00:24:23,074 --> 00:24:24,874 I must go to the bathroom. I will be back soon. 300 00:24:25,134 --> 00:24:26,904 We are so busy right now. Hurry up. 301 00:24:27,773 --> 00:24:28,913 Hurry. 302 00:24:34,614 --> 00:24:38,253 I heard that you were coming, so I was waiting for you. 303 00:24:39,354 --> 00:24:41,154 But what is this about? 304 00:24:41,523 --> 00:24:45,963 The Queen Dowager is very keen on you. 305 00:24:46,064 --> 00:24:47,663 I am honored. 306 00:24:48,124 --> 00:24:50,263 I heard that your younger sibling became a slave... 307 00:24:50,263 --> 00:24:51,963 because of your family's debt. 308 00:24:51,963 --> 00:24:54,763 Yes. I only have my younger sibling left in this world. 309 00:24:55,233 --> 00:24:57,233 I heard you are quite concerned... 310 00:24:57,904 --> 00:25:00,074 and that you are doing everything you can to restore... 311 00:25:00,074 --> 00:25:01,374 your younger sibling's social standing. 312 00:25:01,374 --> 00:25:04,743 I am saving up my money in every way I can. 313 00:25:05,413 --> 00:25:07,513 But the debt is way too big. 314 00:25:08,243 --> 00:25:10,683 As the Queen Dowager cherishes you, 315 00:25:10,683 --> 00:25:12,124 she has made an offer. 316 00:25:13,154 --> 00:25:15,894 You will never get a chance like this again. 317 00:25:20,423 --> 00:25:21,723 How long will it take? 318 00:25:22,993 --> 00:25:24,493 It will not take long. 319 00:25:27,463 --> 00:25:29,273 Make her confess to this as well. 320 00:25:30,433 --> 00:25:32,003 And the person who sent the letter... 321 00:25:33,443 --> 00:25:34,574 is the Queen Dowager. 322 00:25:36,743 --> 00:25:37,773 Yes, my lord. 323 00:25:39,614 --> 00:25:41,213 If I take the blame for such an act, 324 00:25:41,213 --> 00:25:43,913 my younger sibling and I will not be able to live. 325 00:25:43,913 --> 00:25:46,183 You do not have to worry about your sibling. 326 00:25:46,453 --> 00:25:47,624 Your sacrifice... 327 00:25:47,624 --> 00:25:50,394 will give a new life to your younger sibling. 328 00:25:50,624 --> 00:25:51,693 But... 329 00:25:52,693 --> 00:25:55,064 How long do you think... 330 00:25:55,794 --> 00:25:58,804 your younger sibling will be able to handle such a hard life? 331 00:25:59,334 --> 00:26:00,703 What if something bad happens tomorrow... 332 00:26:00,703 --> 00:26:02,933 including the misfortunes? 333 00:26:05,673 --> 00:26:07,743 "Something bad"? 334 00:26:16,084 --> 00:26:18,784 Did you ask for me, Grand Queen Dowager? 335 00:26:19,584 --> 00:26:21,284 I summoned you... 336 00:26:21,453 --> 00:26:24,654 for I wish to put you in charge of something very important. 337 00:26:24,854 --> 00:26:27,094 Gosh, what now? What a hassle. 338 00:26:27,523 --> 00:26:29,993 It is too early for me to be in charge of an important matter... 339 00:26:29,993 --> 00:26:32,463 for I still have a lot to learn. 340 00:26:33,433 --> 00:26:35,334 Well, is that so? 341 00:26:35,933 --> 00:26:37,334 What a shame. 342 00:26:37,634 --> 00:26:40,344 I wish to select royal concubines who are absolutely exquisite... 343 00:26:40,344 --> 00:26:43,574 and can smite and bewitch the King. 344 00:26:43,844 --> 00:26:45,743 I suppose I have no choice but to do it myself. 345 00:26:46,784 --> 00:26:47,814 Mencius said... 346 00:26:48,084 --> 00:26:50,384 that the virtuous enjoy abundant support. 347 00:26:50,384 --> 00:26:51,814 Develop virtues, and help will follow. 348 00:26:52,223 --> 00:26:53,683 Even though I still have a lot to learn, 349 00:26:53,683 --> 00:26:56,193 many are willing to help me due to my efforts to be virtuous. 350 00:26:57,124 --> 00:26:59,364 Hence, I will do my best. 351 00:26:59,963 --> 00:27:01,064 By the way, 352 00:27:01,423 --> 00:27:04,263 as for the royal concubines, what is the maximum? 353 00:27:05,433 --> 00:27:06,503 "Maxi"? 354 00:27:06,763 --> 00:27:09,233 Oh, what I meant was... How many can we select... 355 00:27:09,433 --> 00:27:12,173 at the most? 356 00:27:12,844 --> 00:27:15,443 Well, the classics say... 357 00:27:15,574 --> 00:27:18,943 that a king should have 6 royal concubines, 3 royal wives, 358 00:27:18,943 --> 00:27:21,544 9 concubines, 27 consorts, 359 00:27:21,544 --> 00:27:23,753 and 81 royal mistresses... 360 00:27:23,753 --> 00:27:26,384 - serving him. - Hold on. 361 00:27:26,824 --> 00:27:29,523 6 plus 3. 362 00:27:30,023 --> 00:27:31,124 Nine... 363 00:27:31,654 --> 00:27:32,864 27. 364 00:27:33,364 --> 00:27:34,723 And 81? 365 00:27:35,634 --> 00:27:38,263 However, we should keep it modest and select about three. 366 00:27:38,433 --> 00:27:39,733 Come on. 367 00:27:41,834 --> 00:27:43,074 I mean, yes! 368 00:27:43,604 --> 00:27:45,673 Absolutely. 369 00:27:46,503 --> 00:27:48,074 His Majesty already has one royal concubine, 370 00:27:48,074 --> 00:27:50,144 so we should select two more. Correct? 371 00:27:50,144 --> 00:27:52,644 No, select three more. 372 00:27:53,784 --> 00:27:57,013 Royal Noble Consort Eui brought a court lady named O Wol with her. 373 00:27:57,213 --> 00:27:59,384 Oh, that maid who follows her around? 374 00:27:59,753 --> 00:28:01,423 She said something foolish, 375 00:28:01,753 --> 00:28:03,894 out of loyalty to Royal Noble Consort Eui. 376 00:28:04,594 --> 00:28:06,963 She said that you jumped into the lake... 377 00:28:06,963 --> 00:28:09,394 in front of her to frame Jo Hwa Jin. 378 00:28:09,394 --> 00:28:10,763 She has been spreading such rumors. 379 00:28:11,733 --> 00:28:15,733 The King lied to protect Hwa Jin, and she ruined it all. 380 00:28:16,673 --> 00:28:17,673 The King? 381 00:28:17,673 --> 00:28:20,644 I am about to take away the King's favorite toy, 382 00:28:20,644 --> 00:28:23,114 so I would like to gift him with a new toy. 383 00:28:25,413 --> 00:28:29,884 All right. I would like you to prepare today's lunch as well. 384 00:28:29,884 --> 00:28:33,154 I can no longer eat meals prepared by someone else. 385 00:28:34,084 --> 00:28:36,253 Gosh, this is not good. 386 00:28:40,523 --> 00:28:42,763 What if you eat the healthy foods I make every day... 387 00:28:43,394 --> 00:28:45,503 and start looking younger than I do? 388 00:28:45,864 --> 00:28:47,933 I would not like that. 389 00:28:56,544 --> 00:28:59,683 I should completely win her over until the lake fills up. 390 00:29:04,840 --> 00:29:07,441 So things are going the way Kim So Yong wanted. 391 00:29:08,181 --> 00:29:10,211 She has managed to totally trap Jo Hwa Jin. 392 00:29:11,650 --> 00:29:13,981 Hey, woman. You'll be punished for this, big-time. 393 00:29:15,281 --> 00:29:17,021 I feel bad for Jo Hwa Jin. 394 00:29:17,991 --> 00:29:20,160 Who cares though? None of this will matter when I go back. 395 00:29:20,160 --> 00:29:21,660 I don't have time to worry about someone else. 396 00:29:21,660 --> 00:29:23,560 I need to figure out my life first. 397 00:29:25,390 --> 00:29:26,630 Go faster. 398 00:29:27,031 --> 00:29:30,501 Oh, you two ladies can take your time. 399 00:29:30,630 --> 00:29:32,301 If you rush, you might trip and fall. 400 00:29:35,910 --> 00:29:37,140 Faster! 401 00:29:39,310 --> 00:29:41,880 Move it. Faster, faster, faster! 402 00:29:42,110 --> 00:29:45,011 Faster! Yes, that's it. Go faster. Faster! 403 00:29:45,011 --> 00:29:46,521 Faster! Move it. 404 00:30:03,070 --> 00:30:05,330 That's it! 405 00:30:15,580 --> 00:30:17,211 Gosh, this feels nice. 406 00:30:17,580 --> 00:30:19,951 Only high-class folks can enjoy this privilege. 407 00:30:20,850 --> 00:30:23,357 ROYAL GUARD DIVISION 408 00:30:26,060 --> 00:30:27,660 This is nice! 409 00:30:34,201 --> 00:30:35,670 Hello, Lord Kim. 410 00:30:35,670 --> 00:30:38,070 This is your last day, is it not? 411 00:30:38,330 --> 00:30:40,201 You must be sad. 412 00:30:40,201 --> 00:30:43,670 No, I am sure you will do a much better job. 413 00:30:43,840 --> 00:30:44,971 My gosh. 414 00:30:48,711 --> 00:30:50,551 What a handsome horse. 415 00:30:53,551 --> 00:30:56,590 It was bestowed by His Majesty for the royal guard commander. 416 00:30:57,120 --> 00:30:58,390 Hop on. 417 00:30:58,521 --> 00:31:02,330 Gosh, no. It has been ages since I last rode a horse. 418 00:31:02,660 --> 00:31:04,991 And the position is not officially mine until I receive... 419 00:31:04,991 --> 00:31:06,400 the certificate at the meeting later today. 420 00:31:07,160 --> 00:31:09,370 - I will do it another time. - All right. 421 00:31:10,330 --> 00:31:14,201 My gosh, Lord Kim. Can you ride a horse? 422 00:31:15,771 --> 00:31:16,840 Who might you be? 423 00:31:19,511 --> 00:31:21,580 I am His Majesty's best friend. 424 00:31:21,580 --> 00:31:24,380 And the court maids named me as 1 of the 5 most charming men... 425 00:31:24,380 --> 00:31:27,350 You do not need to know who he is. 426 00:31:27,681 --> 00:31:29,751 Prince Yeongpyeong was not even included in the ranking. 427 00:31:30,021 --> 00:31:32,390 Anyhow, your physique... 428 00:31:32,390 --> 00:31:34,890 is not exactly suitable for horseback riding. 429 00:31:34,961 --> 00:31:36,961 And this horse is exceptionally tall. 430 00:31:36,961 --> 00:31:38,931 Can you even hop on with those short legs of yours? 431 00:31:43,471 --> 00:31:44,531 What are you talking about? 432 00:31:44,771 --> 00:31:46,100 Back in the old days, 433 00:31:46,801 --> 00:31:48,541 I used to ride hands-free. 434 00:31:48,541 --> 00:31:50,471 That is how good I was. 435 00:31:50,471 --> 00:31:52,110 I was always so relaxed while riding a horse. 436 00:31:52,110 --> 00:31:55,310 Once, I fell asleep on a horse and even had a dream. 437 00:31:57,380 --> 00:31:58,681 Gosh, I am dead serious. 438 00:31:59,021 --> 00:32:01,120 I will prove it to you. Hold this. 439 00:32:04,620 --> 00:32:07,461 You do not have to do this. Do not force yourself. 440 00:32:07,461 --> 00:32:09,431 Goodness, shut it! 441 00:32:09,961 --> 00:32:11,931 I can still do it! 442 00:32:16,471 --> 00:32:17,701 Well, I suppose I was wrong. 443 00:32:19,370 --> 00:32:22,271 Hey, can you... 444 00:32:22,511 --> 00:32:24,410 Please... Oh, boy. 445 00:32:29,251 --> 00:32:31,850 See? That was easy. 446 00:32:33,751 --> 00:32:34,850 Goodness. 447 00:32:44,961 --> 00:32:47,330 No! Oh, dear. 448 00:32:49,201 --> 00:32:50,330 There, I got you. 449 00:33:02,281 --> 00:33:05,281 Gosh, oh boy. 450 00:33:06,150 --> 00:33:07,580 Gosh, my goodness. 451 00:33:07,580 --> 00:33:10,221 - Lord Kim! - My legs! Gosh, my legs. 452 00:33:10,221 --> 00:33:12,520 My legs! 453 00:33:12,621 --> 00:33:15,360 Potatoes, salt, and milk. 454 00:33:16,391 --> 00:33:17,460 Milk? 455 00:33:18,230 --> 00:33:19,960 I have never heard of such an ingredient before. 456 00:33:21,960 --> 00:33:23,570 It is also called tarak. 457 00:33:23,770 --> 00:33:24,971 Oh, I see. 458 00:33:24,971 --> 00:33:27,540 It is such a rare ingredient, yet she will waste it as if it is water. 459 00:33:27,540 --> 00:33:29,040 There's no way you'd have butter. 460 00:33:30,511 --> 00:33:31,570 Do you have black pepper? 461 00:33:31,741 --> 00:33:33,011 Yes, Your Highness. 462 00:33:33,480 --> 00:33:37,150 It is more valuable than gold, yet she will waste it as if it is sand. 463 00:33:37,150 --> 00:33:40,121 But she would not listen to me, so I will not say anything. 464 00:33:41,980 --> 00:33:43,121 I can hear you, okay? 465 00:33:45,761 --> 00:33:48,320 - Your Highness! - My gosh. 466 00:33:48,320 --> 00:33:51,230 I told you to take your time. Why did you run? 467 00:33:53,960 --> 00:33:56,431 Court Lady Choi was on her way here too. 468 00:33:56,831 --> 00:33:59,270 She's not young. What if she fainted while running? 469 00:33:59,270 --> 00:34:01,270 I am here! 470 00:34:03,170 --> 00:34:05,141 I may be a little slow, 471 00:34:05,141 --> 00:34:07,241 but I will never faint. 472 00:34:14,951 --> 00:34:16,150 She is a persevering lady. 473 00:34:20,721 --> 00:34:23,531 - All right. Pour it in. - Yes, Your Highness. 474 00:34:34,940 --> 00:34:35,971 That's it? 475 00:34:37,141 --> 00:34:40,011 - Are you kidding me? - Well, the thing is... 476 00:34:40,040 --> 00:34:43,811 Your Highness, tarak is such a rare ingredient. 477 00:34:44,081 --> 00:34:45,920 That is why I need it. 478 00:34:46,221 --> 00:34:47,920 When it comes to cooking, ingredients are everything. 479 00:34:48,250 --> 00:34:51,520 If we squeeze all the milk out, calves will starve. 480 00:34:51,991 --> 00:34:53,491 And she is thoughtful. 481 00:34:53,561 --> 00:34:55,391 My gosh, that is sad. 482 00:34:56,661 --> 00:34:58,230 Have you heard of intermittent fasting? 483 00:34:58,230 --> 00:35:00,360 Fasting once in a while is good for your health. 484 00:35:01,831 --> 00:35:03,931 All right. Fill the cauldron up to here with tarak. 485 00:35:04,500 --> 00:35:07,241 If it's short of even one drop... You know what happens, right? 486 00:35:11,011 --> 00:35:12,340 Yes, Your Highness. 487 00:35:18,181 --> 00:35:19,281 Goodness. 488 00:35:21,781 --> 00:35:22,920 Who are you? 489 00:35:23,320 --> 00:35:24,920 How dare a girl enters the royal... 490 00:35:29,690 --> 00:35:32,601 "Achoo, achoo." 491 00:35:34,860 --> 00:35:35,900 Come here. 492 00:35:40,701 --> 00:35:41,801 What's your name? 493 00:35:41,801 --> 00:35:43,411 Dam Hyang. 494 00:35:44,411 --> 00:35:46,040 You're raising a dog at the palace. 495 00:35:46,710 --> 00:35:49,710 The dog has a higher position than I do. 496 00:35:50,110 --> 00:35:52,750 The dog came over here with an envoy from Ming. 497 00:35:52,750 --> 00:35:55,351 They said the dog has a rare pedigree or something. 498 00:35:56,891 --> 00:35:59,221 Ming? That was 200 years ago. 499 00:36:00,420 --> 00:36:02,831 If the dog mated with other breeds for the past centuries, 500 00:36:02,831 --> 00:36:05,230 this one is just a mutt. 501 00:36:06,460 --> 00:36:07,761 What's the mutt's name? 502 00:36:08,061 --> 00:36:10,000 The dog does not have a name. 503 00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:11,670 Really? Then, 504 00:36:12,801 --> 00:36:15,340 - let's call it D-0-9. - "D-0-9"? 505 00:36:15,601 --> 00:36:16,610 Look. 506 00:36:17,270 --> 00:36:19,040 All right. 507 00:36:21,011 --> 00:36:25,710 D-O-G. Here's another way to spell this word. 508 00:36:25,911 --> 00:36:27,520 DOG 509 00:36:27,545 --> 00:36:28,621 D, 510 00:36:29,790 --> 00:36:30,851 0... 511 00:36:31,750 --> 00:36:34,020 Look. It looks like a "dog", doesn't it? 512 00:36:34,460 --> 00:36:35,790 So it's D-0-9. 513 00:36:35,790 --> 00:36:38,161 I see. D-0-9. 514 00:36:42,431 --> 00:36:44,630 You keep coming here because you're hungry. 515 00:36:46,701 --> 00:36:47,770 Wait. 516 00:36:50,610 --> 00:36:51,641 All right. 517 00:36:55,141 --> 00:36:56,411 Ta-da. 518 00:37:00,020 --> 00:37:01,081 Try it. 519 00:37:04,121 --> 00:37:05,190 Here. 520 00:37:11,130 --> 00:37:12,290 Why won't you eat? 521 00:37:12,290 --> 00:37:15,000 I cannot eat this because it looks too pretty, Your Highness. 522 00:37:16,531 --> 00:37:18,270 Don't worry. It's not free. 523 00:37:18,270 --> 00:37:20,601 After you finish that, help me prepare the potatoes. 524 00:37:20,601 --> 00:37:21,641 She cannot. 525 00:37:22,770 --> 00:37:25,340 I will not object to your presence here as you are the Queen. 526 00:37:25,340 --> 00:37:26,880 But traditionally, women are not allowed... 527 00:37:26,880 --> 00:37:28,911 to touch the royal meals. 528 00:37:28,911 --> 00:37:30,511 They can only help decorate the dishes... 529 00:37:30,511 --> 00:37:31,911 and serve the meals. 530 00:37:31,911 --> 00:37:34,250 A lowly girl like her without any official position cannot... 531 00:37:35,480 --> 00:37:36,621 A small child like her, 532 00:37:36,621 --> 00:37:40,290 cannot be involved in cooking the meals. 533 00:37:42,891 --> 00:37:45,460 Gosh, you're such a boomer. 534 00:37:46,761 --> 00:37:49,301 You should try it too. "What a boomer." 535 00:37:49,301 --> 00:37:51,130 - What a boomer. - What? 536 00:37:51,130 --> 00:37:53,940 Gosh, you pronounced that word perfectly and clearly. 537 00:37:55,000 --> 00:37:56,670 So you can call him a b00mer too. 538 00:37:57,471 --> 00:37:58,670 Go on. Eat. 539 00:38:03,281 --> 00:38:05,811 It tastes like I am eating the cloud. 540 00:38:07,351 --> 00:38:09,391 You're good at describing food. 541 00:38:09,750 --> 00:38:11,891 You could have your own eating show. 542 00:38:12,761 --> 00:38:13,790 Gosh. 543 00:38:15,261 --> 00:38:17,730 By the way, isn't she too young to be at the palace? 544 00:38:18,790 --> 00:38:20,960 Her parents failed to pay taxes, 545 00:38:20,960 --> 00:38:22,201 so she was caught, wandering on the streets. 546 00:38:22,201 --> 00:38:24,130 So all of her family became slaves. 547 00:38:24,730 --> 00:38:27,741 And her so-called father ran away by himself. 548 00:38:27,741 --> 00:38:30,141 Goodness. How can a father do such a thing? 549 00:38:31,511 --> 00:38:32,610 Royal Chef. 550 00:38:33,480 --> 00:38:34,880 How could you say that in front of her? 551 00:38:37,610 --> 00:38:38,750 Dam Hyang. 552 00:38:38,750 --> 00:38:41,721 You should only see and hear beautiful things, okay? 553 00:38:44,520 --> 00:38:45,721 F-0-0-L. 554 00:38:46,420 --> 00:38:47,460 Go ahead. 555 00:38:48,090 --> 00:38:49,221 F-0-0-L. 556 00:38:50,090 --> 00:38:52,431 What? F-0-0-L? 557 00:38:52,590 --> 00:38:53,761 Fool! 558 00:39:06,781 --> 00:39:09,340 Why are you making the potato balls so big? 559 00:39:09,980 --> 00:39:11,880 What's taking so long with the milk? 560 00:39:12,710 --> 00:39:13,851 Your Highness. 561 00:39:16,320 --> 00:39:18,690 I have milked all the cows we have at the palace... 562 00:39:18,690 --> 00:39:21,420 until there is not a single drop left in them. 563 00:39:26,500 --> 00:39:28,360 Good job. 564 00:39:29,601 --> 00:39:30,831 Yes, Your Highness. 565 00:39:38,311 --> 00:39:39,840 The milk porridge. 566 00:39:48,150 --> 00:39:50,590 Why are you adding the potato balls into that precious porridge? 567 00:39:50,590 --> 00:39:51,721 Gosh. 568 00:39:51,891 --> 00:39:54,161 Goodness. Are you my mother-in-law? 569 00:39:54,161 --> 00:39:56,020 These days, mothers-in-law try not to cross their daughters-in-law. 570 00:39:57,061 --> 00:39:58,061 What? 571 00:39:58,290 --> 00:40:00,860 Why would mothers-in-law worry about crossing them? 572 00:40:00,860 --> 00:40:02,360 That is absurd. 573 00:40:09,270 --> 00:40:10,270 Okay. 574 00:40:22,820 --> 00:40:24,820 I will bring this to her personally. 575 00:40:56,891 --> 00:40:58,121 This is delicious. 576 00:41:01,520 --> 00:41:02,621 By the way, 577 00:41:03,661 --> 00:41:06,360 as the food got cold, the potato balls have gotten hard. 578 00:41:06,931 --> 00:41:09,770 And this precious milk porridge spilled over the bowl. 579 00:41:09,770 --> 00:41:11,301 That is quite a shame. 580 00:41:11,701 --> 00:41:12,770 I understand, though. 581 00:41:13,540 --> 00:41:15,570 No one can be perfect all the time. 582 00:41:20,380 --> 00:41:22,040 What's the point of cooking a perfect dish? 583 00:41:22,040 --> 00:41:23,811 It's not served properly. 584 00:41:24,880 --> 00:41:27,051 How could I deliver the food swiftly before it gets cold... 585 00:41:27,051 --> 00:41:28,880 without spilling any food? 586 00:41:28,880 --> 00:41:30,420 That's the key. 587 00:42:23,070 --> 00:42:24,610 Life experts. 588 00:42:28,610 --> 00:42:29,610 Take it. 589 00:42:29,610 --> 00:42:31,150 I told you to glue that ages ago. 590 00:42:31,150 --> 00:42:32,811 You still did not finish this? 591 00:42:32,811 --> 00:42:35,051 - What are you doing? - Hurry up. 592 00:42:38,290 --> 00:42:42,290 - Your Highness. - Your Highness. 593 00:42:42,290 --> 00:42:43,331 Your Highness. 594 00:42:47,960 --> 00:42:50,801 I need a palanquin. A food palanquin. 595 00:42:50,801 --> 00:42:51,801 Your Highness. 596 00:42:52,170 --> 00:42:54,241 Your Highness. 597 00:42:54,570 --> 00:42:55,670 A food palanquin? 598 00:42:55,670 --> 00:42:57,411 - A food palanquin? - A food palanquin? 599 00:42:57,411 --> 00:42:59,641 - What's a food palanquin? - A food palanquin? 600 00:43:00,940 --> 00:43:02,880 A food palanquin? 601 00:43:02,880 --> 00:43:04,781 - What? - A food palanquin? 602 00:43:05,051 --> 00:43:06,480 - What are you saying? - A food palanquin. 603 00:43:07,750 --> 00:43:08,951 - What? - A food palanquin. 604 00:43:09,820 --> 00:43:11,420 Be careful. 605 00:43:12,820 --> 00:43:13,860 All right. 606 00:43:15,061 --> 00:43:16,090 Okay. 607 00:43:17,190 --> 00:43:18,690 Her Highness is here. 608 00:43:20,261 --> 00:43:22,960 - All right. 1, 2. - 1, 2. 609 00:43:22,960 --> 00:43:26,601 - 1, 2. 1, 2. - 1, 2. 1, 2. 610 00:43:26,601 --> 00:43:28,400 - 1, 2. - All right. 611 00:43:28,400 --> 00:43:31,411 - 1, 2. 1, 2. - 1, 2. 1, 2. 612 00:43:31,411 --> 00:43:33,141 - What? This is it? - 1, 2. 613 00:43:33,141 --> 00:43:35,081 - 1, 2. 1, 2. - 1, 2. 1, 2. 614 00:43:35,081 --> 00:43:36,241 - 1, 2. - 1, 2. 615 00:43:36,241 --> 00:43:37,980 - Did you really stay up all night? - Yes, Your Highness. 616 00:43:37,980 --> 00:43:39,351 We worked in shifts. 617 00:43:39,351 --> 00:43:41,781 We brought water and pour it into the lake all night long. 618 00:43:41,781 --> 00:43:43,391 But this is a big lake. 619 00:43:43,391 --> 00:43:44,420 - 1, 2. - 1, 2. 620 00:43:44,420 --> 00:43:46,290 My gosh. It took only one day to get rid of the water. 621 00:43:46,290 --> 00:43:47,690 But why does it take so long to fill it again? 622 00:43:47,690 --> 00:43:49,690 As the lake is elevated, removing the water... 623 00:43:49,690 --> 00:43:52,331 can be easily done by making holes. 624 00:43:53,500 --> 00:43:56,201 I bet they were slacking because there was... 625 00:43:56,201 --> 00:43:58,070 no supervisor at the lake. 626 00:43:59,670 --> 00:44:00,840 - 1, 2. - 1, 2. 627 00:44:07,681 --> 00:44:10,281 How about a bowl of makgeolli... 628 00:44:10,681 --> 00:44:13,480 after we are relieved of our duties tonight? 629 00:44:14,781 --> 00:44:15,851 Gosh. 630 00:44:15,851 --> 00:44:17,820 What do you think? What? 631 00:44:18,920 --> 00:44:21,460 I asked you a question! You punks. 632 00:44:22,391 --> 00:44:23,730 Gosh. 633 00:44:24,960 --> 00:44:27,061 What brings you here alone? 634 00:44:27,261 --> 00:44:31,031 Her Highness wants cool refreshments. 635 00:44:31,770 --> 00:44:32,931 The Queen? 636 00:44:36,540 --> 00:44:37,570 Is that so? 637 00:44:39,070 --> 00:44:42,781 Then, I will make a simple bowl of azalea hwachae. 638 00:44:43,451 --> 00:44:44,811 After the first harvest, 639 00:44:44,811 --> 00:44:47,880 the omija berries have ripened nicely. 640 00:44:48,250 --> 00:44:51,020 And the brewed tea of the berries will be sweetened with honey. 641 00:44:51,020 --> 00:44:54,020 I will add pears and tangerines to make it more refreshing. 642 00:44:54,460 --> 00:44:56,531 That way, I do not have to be extravagant and use ice... 643 00:44:56,531 --> 00:44:58,531 while still making it taste cool and refreshing. 644 00:44:59,190 --> 00:45:02,000 Since there are no azaleas right now, 645 00:45:02,201 --> 00:45:05,101 I will use the evening primrose. I will take out the pistil, 646 00:45:05,101 --> 00:45:06,940 put some starch on it, 647 00:45:06,940 --> 00:45:09,000 put it in some boiling water, 648 00:45:09,000 --> 00:45:10,710 and then cool it in some cold water. 649 00:45:10,871 --> 00:45:13,311 Then I will place them on top of the hwachae bowl. 650 00:45:13,811 --> 00:45:17,281 Then the finishing touch will be three pine nuts at the end. 651 00:45:23,351 --> 00:45:26,460 I can make such a beverage with my eyes closed. 652 00:45:26,621 --> 00:45:27,721 Like this. 653 00:45:30,630 --> 00:45:34,531 I watched you make it with your eyes wide open. 654 00:45:41,440 --> 00:45:43,871 Why does she only watch me? 655 00:45:45,170 --> 00:45:46,311 It's embarrassing me. 656 00:46:01,460 --> 00:46:03,261 Keep up your energy. 657 00:46:07,860 --> 00:46:10,971 Your Highness. This is the beverage that you asked for. 658 00:46:11,371 --> 00:46:15,241 What? Okay. Let me see. 659 00:46:15,940 --> 00:46:18,070 I'm not in any position to be like this, 660 00:46:18,371 --> 00:46:20,081 but they say if you can't beat them, join them. 661 00:46:23,650 --> 00:46:24,710 This is nice. 662 00:46:27,281 --> 00:46:28,281 Hey! 663 00:46:32,920 --> 00:46:34,161 How long will this take? 664 00:46:34,290 --> 00:46:36,491 At this rate, we will be done by tonight. 665 00:46:36,491 --> 00:46:37,590 You have until sunset. 666 00:46:38,090 --> 00:46:40,201 That is impossible. 667 00:46:40,201 --> 00:46:42,500 My gosh. Then be sure to finish it by today. 668 00:46:42,500 --> 00:46:44,630 If not, it will be off with your heads. 669 00:46:45,701 --> 00:46:46,741 Yes, Your Highness. 670 00:46:50,040 --> 00:46:52,570 - 1, 2. 1, 2. - 1, 2. 1, 2. 671 00:46:52,570 --> 00:46:54,110 - 1, 2. 1, 2. - 1, 2. 1, 2. 672 00:46:54,110 --> 00:46:55,241 Tell the royal chef... 673 00:46:55,411 --> 00:46:58,411 - to give everyone here this drink. - 1, 2. 1, 2. 674 00:46:58,411 --> 00:47:00,320 - 1, 2. 1, 2. - 1, 2. 1, 2. 675 00:47:00,320 --> 00:47:01,880 - To all these people? - 1, 2. 1, 2. 676 00:47:01,880 --> 00:47:04,090 - 1, 2. 1, 2. - 1, 2. 1, 2. 677 00:47:04,090 --> 00:47:07,121 - 1, 2. 1, 2. - 1, 2. 1, 2. 678 00:47:13,931 --> 00:47:17,400 Seeing as to how she's here already, she must have fallen for my skills. 679 00:47:18,431 --> 00:47:21,940 I am sure she wants me to make another beverage. 680 00:47:23,770 --> 00:47:25,110 Yes, please speak. 681 00:47:25,110 --> 00:47:27,710 The Queen would like you to make another beverage. 682 00:47:29,081 --> 00:47:31,250 I knew she would want some more. 683 00:47:31,650 --> 00:47:35,750 Did she drop the bowl because it was so delicious? 684 00:47:36,420 --> 00:47:39,290 Or did she shed tears? 685 00:47:42,460 --> 00:47:45,261 Court Lady Choi, I am... 686 00:47:46,261 --> 00:47:47,431 this kind of person. 687 00:47:49,500 --> 00:47:51,500 - Royal Chef. - Royal Chef. 688 00:47:51,500 --> 00:47:53,130 Goodness, that is enough. 689 00:47:54,440 --> 00:47:56,270 Royal Chef, the thing is... 690 00:47:56,270 --> 00:48:00,480 Of course. I will make some for you as well. 691 00:48:01,411 --> 00:48:04,980 I guess you also like my beverage... 692 00:48:05,380 --> 00:48:07,420 more than average. 693 00:48:13,391 --> 00:48:14,690 Did you see what I did there? 694 00:48:14,690 --> 00:48:16,690 That was funny. 695 00:48:26,400 --> 00:48:29,000 I will make another one. Please wait. 696 00:48:29,241 --> 00:48:33,380 While you're making one, could you make some more? 697 00:48:34,281 --> 00:48:37,851 Of course. How many would you like? 698 00:48:39,110 --> 00:48:41,480 - Here you go. - This looks delicious. 699 00:48:41,480 --> 00:48:43,181 Thank you. 700 00:48:43,391 --> 00:48:45,820 - Thank you, Your Highness. - No problem. 701 00:48:55,630 --> 00:48:58,531 This is so precious. Thank you, Your Highness. 702 00:48:58,971 --> 00:49:00,301 At least you are aware. 703 00:49:01,201 --> 00:49:04,110 Thank you for your generosity, Your Highness. 704 00:49:04,110 --> 00:49:07,540 Thank you for your generosity, Your Highness. 705 00:49:07,710 --> 00:49:09,880 No problem. This isn't much. 706 00:49:10,380 --> 00:49:11,710 Go ahead and drink up. 707 00:49:14,820 --> 00:49:16,551 This is so delicious. 708 00:49:17,551 --> 00:49:19,621 They are so easy to put to work. 709 00:49:26,460 --> 00:49:30,331 My hiding skills are so perfect that even a bird was fooled. 710 00:49:33,471 --> 00:49:35,540 I made such an effort, 711 00:49:36,040 --> 00:49:37,710 and I was just starting to feel thirsty. 712 00:49:49,020 --> 00:49:50,951 You have been making such an effort since yesterday. 713 00:49:51,351 --> 00:49:53,820 Although I am not sure what you are doing. 714 00:49:54,261 --> 00:49:56,621 Can you see me? 715 00:49:57,061 --> 00:50:00,500 Of course. You are so easy to see. 716 00:50:00,661 --> 00:50:01,661 I'm easy to see? 717 00:50:03,331 --> 00:50:04,601 That is what I mean. 718 00:50:04,601 --> 00:50:06,871 Earlier, two court ladies had no idea I was here, 719 00:50:06,871 --> 00:50:08,601 and they said all sorts of things. 720 00:50:08,601 --> 00:50:11,411 I must return to assist the Queen. 721 00:50:14,040 --> 00:50:15,110 The bowl. 722 00:51:00,891 --> 00:51:02,360 Since I was just caught, 723 00:51:03,061 --> 00:51:04,431 this is enough for today. 724 00:51:10,971 --> 00:51:13,101 When she saw me, 725 00:51:13,701 --> 00:51:18,070 I went to her and became a flower. 726 00:51:29,281 --> 00:51:30,491 Oh, no. 727 00:51:37,931 --> 00:51:39,061 You will get hurt. 728 00:51:49,871 --> 00:51:51,311 Do not touch it with your bare hands. 729 00:52:11,661 --> 00:52:15,061 The feeling that makes you willing to get hurt and be in pain. 730 00:52:15,661 --> 00:52:16,661 That is love. 731 00:52:33,621 --> 00:52:35,281 I am asking around. 732 00:52:35,750 --> 00:52:38,891 I am sure it is nothing serious, so do not worry too much. 733 00:52:38,891 --> 00:52:41,290 O Wol is not the type of person to disappear without a word. 734 00:52:41,790 --> 00:52:43,561 I am certain that something has happened to her. 735 00:52:44,230 --> 00:52:46,031 The Queen Dowager is entering. 736 00:52:49,431 --> 00:52:50,500 Queen Dowager. 737 00:52:51,730 --> 00:52:53,130 Everyone may leave. 738 00:53:00,781 --> 00:53:03,811 You must bear in mind everything I say from now on. 739 00:53:04,880 --> 00:53:07,480 The only person you can trust in this palace is me, 740 00:53:07,480 --> 00:53:09,781 the person who is on the same boat as you. 741 00:53:10,491 --> 00:53:14,690 You must tell me everything without leaving anything out. 742 00:53:15,790 --> 00:53:18,790 That is the only way that child and we can live. 743 00:53:47,460 --> 00:53:49,190 This is so nice. 744 00:53:49,891 --> 00:53:53,190 Prince Yeongpyeong, Head Eunuch, and me. 745 00:53:55,031 --> 00:53:56,161 Head Eunuch. 746 00:53:57,031 --> 00:53:59,831 As the Queen wanted my book, "Changes of Zhou", 747 00:53:59,831 --> 00:54:02,070 I had asked you to get me another copy. Did you get it? 748 00:54:03,170 --> 00:54:04,210 Pardon? 749 00:54:06,670 --> 00:54:09,380 You never gave me such orders. 750 00:54:09,380 --> 00:54:10,411 My goodness, Head Eunuch. 751 00:54:10,980 --> 00:54:13,721 Are you losing your memory with your old age? 752 00:54:14,121 --> 00:54:15,980 I am certain I told you to do so. 753 00:54:16,551 --> 00:54:18,920 You should go to Gyujanggak Library right now and give them my orders. 754 00:54:19,750 --> 00:54:21,690 Do you want me to do that right now? 755 00:54:21,690 --> 00:54:23,991 Then do you intend to forget again? 756 00:54:23,991 --> 00:54:28,031 I will do so after I accompany you to Daejojeon Hall. 757 00:54:29,201 --> 00:54:32,230 It is not like I am going alone, Prince Yeongpyeong is guarding me. 758 00:54:32,230 --> 00:54:33,801 What are you worried about? 759 00:54:34,241 --> 00:54:35,500 You should hurry up and go. 760 00:54:38,440 --> 00:54:39,710 Yes, Your Majesty. 761 00:55:02,301 --> 00:55:04,531 My goodness, did I just bump into a rock? 762 00:55:05,670 --> 00:55:06,730 Head Eunuch. 763 00:55:07,440 --> 00:55:09,641 - Are you hurt? - No, I am fine. 764 00:55:11,210 --> 00:55:13,241 Looks like your nose is broken. 765 00:55:13,241 --> 00:55:14,380 No, my nose! 766 00:55:14,681 --> 00:55:16,281 Gosh, am I bleeding? Goodness! 767 00:55:16,480 --> 00:55:18,351 This is just what my nose looks like! 768 00:55:18,681 --> 00:55:22,020 No way. How can a human nose look like that? 769 00:55:22,020 --> 00:55:23,650 You should head over to the Royal Infirmary right away. 770 00:55:23,650 --> 00:55:25,820 Goodness, gracious. I told you that I am fine! 771 00:55:27,360 --> 00:55:28,820 O Wol, the court maid who is missing, 772 00:55:28,820 --> 00:55:30,531 entered the palace with Royal Noble Consort Eui... 773 00:55:30,531 --> 00:55:32,690 on the day when the Queen fell into the lake. 774 00:55:33,491 --> 00:55:35,561 I bet they are planning to make her give false testimony. 775 00:55:35,701 --> 00:55:38,400 All of this happened as soon as the Queen found out... 776 00:55:38,400 --> 00:55:39,570 that you were the one with the sword. 777 00:55:40,801 --> 00:55:43,000 Her target is Royal Noble Consort Eui, not me. 778 00:55:44,411 --> 00:55:45,440 Revenge. 779 00:55:46,011 --> 00:55:47,880 Is that the Queen's choice? 780 00:55:53,011 --> 00:55:54,051 Your Majesty. 781 00:55:55,051 --> 00:55:56,051 Hwa Jin. 782 00:56:03,590 --> 00:56:04,690 I apologize. 783 00:56:05,261 --> 00:56:07,431 You have nothing to apologize for, Hwa Jin. 784 00:56:07,960 --> 00:56:09,500 All of this is my fault. 785 00:56:10,500 --> 00:56:11,601 What do you mean? 786 00:56:16,340 --> 00:56:18,770 A little while ago, I tried to get rid of the Queen myself. 787 00:56:20,070 --> 00:56:21,480 She wishes to get back at me, 788 00:56:21,480 --> 00:56:23,951 and that is why she is trying to frame you for the lake incident. 789 00:56:25,710 --> 00:56:27,451 They use this trick all the time. 790 00:56:28,121 --> 00:56:30,281 Using fabricated evidence to trap innocent people. 791 00:56:33,020 --> 00:56:35,491 I will tell everyone that I tried to kill the Queen. 792 00:56:36,391 --> 00:56:37,431 Your Majesty. 793 00:56:39,031 --> 00:56:42,261 Both you and I know a great deal about revenge. 794 00:56:42,561 --> 00:56:44,031 Inflicting the same harm or pain. 795 00:56:44,031 --> 00:56:45,431 That is what revenge is. 796 00:56:46,101 --> 00:56:47,471 The Queen wishes to hold her sword... 797 00:56:47,940 --> 00:56:49,840 to Hwa Jin's throat just like what I did to her. 798 00:56:51,840 --> 00:56:54,210 The only way we can kill her vengeful determination... 799 00:56:55,610 --> 00:56:57,110 is by me kneeling before her. 800 00:56:58,581 --> 00:56:59,710 There is no other way. 801 00:57:01,820 --> 00:57:04,721 She planned all this... 802 00:57:04,721 --> 00:57:06,190 to frame me. 803 00:57:06,721 --> 00:57:08,460 I will step in and put an end to all of this. 804 00:57:10,630 --> 00:57:13,290 Do not forget about the great cause you have been working toward. 805 00:57:13,561 --> 00:57:16,201 Do you not remember all the insults you have been putting up with... 806 00:57:16,201 --> 00:57:17,770 for the past two years to prepare for what is to come? 807 00:57:18,331 --> 00:57:19,531 For the sake of the great cause, 808 00:57:20,270 --> 00:57:22,101 Your Majesty must get out of this unscathed. 809 00:57:25,440 --> 00:57:28,380 Never in my life did I wish to be a king, 810 00:57:29,710 --> 00:57:31,210 a mere puppet king at that. 811 00:57:32,951 --> 00:57:36,820 I came to this palace for one reason. 812 00:57:39,650 --> 00:57:41,520 To not run away anymore. 813 00:57:55,500 --> 00:57:57,641 Thus, do not tell me to run away. 814 00:57:58,011 --> 00:57:59,871 I will not run away again. 815 00:58:02,281 --> 00:58:04,311 I will search every nook and cranny... 816 00:58:04,311 --> 00:58:06,110 and find O Wol. 817 00:58:07,181 --> 00:58:09,250 They must be interrogating her somewhere in the palace... 818 00:58:09,781 --> 00:58:11,250 so they can punish Royal Noble Consort Eui... 819 00:58:11,621 --> 00:58:13,750 as soon as they manage to squeeze a false statement out of her. 820 00:58:14,590 --> 00:58:15,920 I must ask Your Majesty to wait... 821 00:58:17,431 --> 00:58:18,561 until I find her. 822 00:58:19,391 --> 00:58:20,460 I will. 823 00:58:20,701 --> 00:58:23,900 However, I will step in in the worst-case scenario. 824 00:58:24,831 --> 00:58:26,701 And if that happens, do not stop me. 825 00:58:27,500 --> 00:58:29,000 This is a royal order. 826 00:58:29,670 --> 00:58:31,641 Too many lives have been lost already. 827 00:58:32,411 --> 00:58:33,570 I do not wish... 828 00:58:34,781 --> 00:58:36,610 to lose anyone else today. 829 00:58:50,661 --> 00:58:54,531 Your Majesty must not get hurt. 830 00:58:55,761 --> 00:58:57,061 I will not be hurt. 831 00:58:57,630 --> 00:59:00,371 Whether I must kneel and crawl on the ground like they want me to, 832 00:59:00,371 --> 00:59:01,871 or play dumb and call it a misunderstanding, 833 00:59:03,000 --> 00:59:04,971 I will do whatever it takes to make sure I will not be hurt. 834 00:59:06,911 --> 00:59:07,940 Your Majesty. 835 00:59:26,836 --> 00:59:29,267 Lads, you should all put on your uniform. 836 00:59:30,107 --> 00:59:31,977 We are looking for a court maid. 837 00:59:32,676 --> 00:59:34,676 We suspect that she is somewhere in the palace. 838 00:59:36,546 --> 00:59:38,716 Make sure no one sees you. 839 00:59:39,046 --> 00:59:41,287 Be extremely careful. 840 00:59:57,897 --> 01:00:00,966 Gosh, I'm bored out of my mind. 841 01:00:04,066 --> 01:00:05,937 Is there anything I can do to entertain myself? 842 01:00:07,647 --> 01:00:08,747 Your Highness. 843 01:00:08,747 --> 01:00:10,917 A few days ago, I managed to get my hands... 844 01:00:10,917 --> 01:00:12,816 on these silk threads from Qing. 845 01:00:14,586 --> 01:00:16,187 You've been carrying this around every day? 846 01:00:16,187 --> 01:00:19,756 I figured you'd eventually want to pick up your hobby again. 847 01:00:21,256 --> 01:00:23,026 I'm sorry, but no thanks. 848 01:00:23,227 --> 01:00:24,357 When I sew, 849 01:00:24,357 --> 01:00:26,256 I prick my fingers with the needle nonstop. 850 01:00:26,256 --> 01:00:27,296 That is why... 851 01:00:28,497 --> 01:00:30,127 I prepared this as well. 852 01:00:32,537 --> 01:00:34,366 Are you giving me the finger? 853 01:00:35,466 --> 01:00:37,736 What do you mean? This is a sewing thimble. 854 01:00:38,077 --> 01:00:40,307 Are you craving finger taffy, Your Highness? 855 01:00:41,446 --> 01:00:42,546 Court Lady Choi. 856 01:00:43,276 --> 01:00:44,747 Do you really not know what that means? 857 01:00:49,247 --> 01:00:50,486 Hong Yeon, you don't know either? 858 01:00:54,857 --> 01:00:56,986 Is there a meaning behind a sewing thimble? 859 01:00:57,287 --> 01:01:00,426 I prepared this so you won't prick your fingers while sewing. 860 01:01:01,767 --> 01:01:04,026 Gosh, I don't know if I believe you. 861 01:01:15,207 --> 01:01:18,747 Your Majesty, I was concerned. 862 01:01:18,747 --> 01:01:20,347 You got here before I did, Head Eunuch. 863 01:01:21,446 --> 01:01:23,986 It took me a while as I wanted to keep my royal dignity while walking. 864 01:01:27,457 --> 01:01:28,926 Is the Queen inside? 865 01:01:30,287 --> 01:01:32,526 I heard Her Highness is by the lake at the moment. 866 01:01:34,156 --> 01:01:35,597 The lake? Why? 867 01:01:37,167 --> 01:01:38,836 What Royal Noble Consort Eui told me... 868 01:01:39,236 --> 01:01:42,636 is the same as that the King had told me. 869 01:01:43,307 --> 01:01:46,336 She said she did not even see the Queen that night. 870 01:01:47,336 --> 01:01:50,676 She told me that she ran away upon hearing a loud thud. 871 01:01:51,747 --> 01:01:55,147 However, I am not sure whether or not she is telling me the truth. 872 01:01:55,716 --> 01:01:57,046 But it seems that the woman... 873 01:01:57,046 --> 01:02:00,287 spotted by the Head Inspector and the workers who were stealing... 874 01:02:00,857 --> 01:02:04,926 the gifts for the King was actually Royal Noble Consort Eui. 875 01:02:05,597 --> 01:02:08,966 Or is she simply caught in the trap set up by the Queen? 876 01:02:10,727 --> 01:02:12,836 Before she could even spread her wings? 877 01:02:16,707 --> 01:02:17,736 Your Highness. 878 01:02:18,236 --> 01:02:20,207 Royal Noble Consort Eui is at Tongmyeongjeon Hall now. 879 01:02:39,457 --> 01:02:42,097 I will protect you, Your Majesty. 880 01:02:48,336 --> 01:02:50,037 She came of her own accord. 881 01:02:51,877 --> 01:02:54,977 I suppose she was a lot closer to O Wol than we had thought. 882 01:02:55,307 --> 01:02:57,917 I am glad. This is easier than we thought. 883 01:02:58,247 --> 01:02:59,546 Since she came of her own accord, 884 01:02:59,546 --> 01:03:01,716 you should make her confess to it voluntarily. 885 01:03:02,187 --> 01:03:04,656 Health comes first, 886 01:03:05,057 --> 01:03:06,787 so I shall finish this meal before I do that. 887 01:03:06,787 --> 01:03:08,426 You are absolutely right. 888 01:03:59,537 --> 01:04:00,836 This is wrong. 889 01:04:01,807 --> 01:04:05,577 Lady Hwa Jin would never do such a thing. 890 01:04:07,316 --> 01:04:11,316 You cannot change the truth by killing me. 891 01:04:19,127 --> 01:04:20,256 You poor thing. 892 01:04:20,727 --> 01:04:23,597 You are like a loyal dog licking the hand... 893 01:04:23,597 --> 01:04:26,136 of its master holding a sword to kill it. 894 01:04:28,037 --> 01:04:30,066 Even if you confess to it, it is too late now. 895 01:04:32,077 --> 01:04:34,776 Your master, Lady Hwa Jin, has dumped it all on you. 896 01:04:38,147 --> 01:04:39,316 No, that cannot be... 897 01:04:47,086 --> 01:04:48,156 There. 898 01:04:49,386 --> 01:04:50,756 My gosh, you're good. 899 01:04:51,957 --> 01:04:53,026 There. 900 01:05:01,366 --> 01:05:04,006 - Darn it. - That thread is highly valuable. 901 01:05:04,066 --> 01:05:06,037 Gosh, this is the problem with rare, valuable stuff. 902 01:05:06,037 --> 01:05:07,577 They're too weak. 903 01:05:08,406 --> 01:05:09,477 Let's see. 904 01:05:10,046 --> 01:05:12,716 Let's find something sturdier and stronger. 905 01:05:21,386 --> 01:05:23,727 "Desert your false self"? 906 01:05:24,227 --> 01:05:26,357 "Desert your false self"? 907 01:05:26,357 --> 01:05:27,497 What is this? 908 01:05:27,497 --> 01:05:30,827 You used to embroider those letters whenever you had a moment to spare. 909 01:05:31,097 --> 01:05:33,466 I do not understand what they mean for I cannot read, 910 01:05:33,466 --> 01:05:35,307 but I am certain it is a beautiful poem. 911 01:05:35,667 --> 01:05:37,636 I have never seen it before. 912 01:05:38,176 --> 01:05:41,647 For some reason, she worked on other embroideries whenever you came. 913 01:05:42,946 --> 01:05:44,676 It must be a poem about love, right? 914 01:05:44,676 --> 01:05:47,787 This must be a will. 915 01:05:49,616 --> 01:05:51,586 I embroidered these letters before I fell into the lake? 916 01:05:51,586 --> 01:05:53,957 Is that what you're saying? 917 01:05:53,957 --> 01:05:54,986 Yes, Your Highness. 918 01:05:55,026 --> 01:05:56,227 Didn't I also... 919 01:05:56,287 --> 01:05:58,656 have trouble falling asleep and lose my appetite? 920 01:05:58,827 --> 01:06:01,296 Yes, you did. And you kept sighing nonstop. 921 01:06:01,296 --> 01:06:03,097 And I always looked downcast. 922 01:06:03,327 --> 01:06:05,236 On some days, you broke into tears for no reason. 923 01:06:06,796 --> 01:06:09,807 Your Highness, you must have regained your memory! 924 01:06:10,037 --> 01:06:11,207 No. 925 01:06:11,877 --> 01:06:15,247 Did I give things I used to treasure to others for no reason? 926 01:06:18,046 --> 01:06:20,416 You gave me this... 927 01:06:20,416 --> 01:06:21,916 although you used to treasure it so much. 928 01:06:22,117 --> 01:06:23,216 And... 929 01:06:23,586 --> 01:06:25,817 you gave a ring to Court Lady Choi. 930 01:06:29,187 --> 01:06:30,357 Jo Hwa Jin was wrong. 931 01:06:30,886 --> 01:06:33,727 Kim So Yong wasn't trying to trap her. 932 01:06:34,567 --> 01:06:35,697 She wanted to take her own life. 933 01:06:39,067 --> 01:06:40,267 Isn't that Cheoljong? 934 01:06:40,466 --> 01:06:42,466 - Greet His Majesty! - Goodness. 935 01:06:42,966 --> 01:06:44,836 Didn't he say a king should never run? 936 01:06:45,437 --> 01:06:48,076 Gosh, seeing that face is making my blood pressure rise again. 937 01:06:50,176 --> 01:06:51,277 What? 938 01:06:51,947 --> 01:06:53,216 Do you want to fight? 939 01:06:54,847 --> 01:06:56,046 Hey, do you want a showdown? 940 01:06:56,987 --> 01:07:00,187 Is this it? Is this your choice? 941 01:07:01,086 --> 01:07:02,386 What is this about? 942 01:07:02,386 --> 01:07:04,527 Are you playing dumb again? 943 01:07:05,697 --> 01:07:08,597 Was I fooled by your deceitful eyes and lies? 944 01:07:09,767 --> 01:07:12,836 You're the one who's been deceiving me all this time. 945 01:07:14,136 --> 01:07:15,836 I had no idea you were the one who'd tried to kill me... 946 01:07:15,836 --> 01:07:17,267 and even slept in the same room as you. 947 01:07:17,267 --> 01:07:19,376 So aren't I the one who should be angry now? 948 01:07:19,536 --> 01:07:21,006 You said yourself... 949 01:07:22,147 --> 01:07:25,576 that only a coward targets the one who is the weakest. 950 01:07:27,147 --> 01:07:28,317 If you are trying to get back at me... 951 01:07:29,447 --> 01:07:32,057 in the same manner, 952 01:07:33,557 --> 01:07:35,786 I will not sit back and let you have your way. 953 01:07:42,926 --> 01:07:44,496 What's he talking about? 954 01:08:02,817 --> 01:08:03,886 What? 955 01:08:17,126 --> 01:08:18,737 What should I do... 956 01:08:19,836 --> 01:08:22,607 with this foolish weakling? 957 01:08:45,727 --> 01:08:47,057 Grand Queen Dowager. 958 01:08:47,697 --> 01:08:49,166 If you wish to hold someone accountable for what happened, 959 01:08:49,166 --> 01:08:50,626 let me be the one. 960 01:08:51,567 --> 01:08:55,166 Care to elaborate? Who am I holding accountable? 961 01:08:56,737 --> 01:09:00,176 My court maid, O Wol, is missing. 962 01:09:00,777 --> 01:09:02,076 And I have something to do with it? 963 01:09:03,006 --> 01:09:04,246 Why do you think so? 964 01:09:04,576 --> 01:09:06,477 Because there is something you need to hear. 965 01:09:09,046 --> 01:09:12,756 I will say what you wish to hear. 966 01:09:14,857 --> 01:09:16,956 Let us hear it, then. 967 01:09:19,126 --> 01:09:21,367 The moment the Queen fell into the lake, 968 01:09:21,996 --> 01:09:23,597 I was with her. 969 01:09:25,996 --> 01:09:27,496 I swear... 970 01:09:28,666 --> 01:09:31,166 you will also lose someone dear to you. 971 01:09:49,857 --> 01:09:52,296 My emotions got the better of me, 972 01:09:54,767 --> 01:09:56,897 and I pushed the Queen into the lake on the spur of the moment. 973 01:10:06,836 --> 01:10:09,046 So please allow me to take sole responsibility for what happened. 974 01:10:09,246 --> 01:10:12,147 Please do not harm those who did nothing wrong. 975 01:10:14,076 --> 01:10:17,886 I will gladly accept any punishment for what I did. 976 01:10:20,216 --> 01:10:21,286 Is that so? 977 01:10:28,097 --> 01:10:30,796 You must be well aware of what this letter is about. 978 01:10:32,197 --> 01:10:34,907 You received this letter from the Queen Dowager. 979 01:10:36,737 --> 01:10:39,176 O Wol gave us this letter. 980 01:10:40,107 --> 01:10:43,307 The location, date, and time written in this letter... 981 01:10:43,576 --> 01:10:46,517 coincide with when and where the Queen's accident took place. 982 01:10:47,147 --> 01:10:49,586 What do you think that means? 983 01:10:50,086 --> 01:10:53,617 I never received such a letter. 984 01:10:55,086 --> 01:10:59,796 Did you think you would be able to cover it up on your own? 985 01:11:01,397 --> 01:11:03,966 I suppose you think very highly of yourself. 986 01:11:04,966 --> 01:11:07,496 You know, you are a mere tail. 987 01:11:12,176 --> 01:11:13,937 Grand Queen Dowager. 988 01:11:14,376 --> 01:11:17,777 I can assure you that letter is fake. 989 01:11:18,046 --> 01:11:19,477 I am sure it is not. 990 01:11:19,977 --> 01:11:21,886 Since they are from the same Jo family, 991 01:11:21,886 --> 01:11:24,886 the two of them obviously share the same goal. 992 01:11:24,886 --> 01:11:28,687 The Queen Dowager would never join hands with anyone... 993 01:11:28,687 --> 01:11:32,227 on such a heinous act even if they are from her family. 994 01:11:33,157 --> 01:11:38,067 Then who fabricated this fake letter? 995 01:11:42,307 --> 01:11:44,836 I suppose you needed someone... 996 01:11:45,376 --> 01:11:47,477 to back up your plan. 997 01:11:52,977 --> 01:11:55,086 Greet His Majesty! 998 01:11:57,647 --> 01:11:58,786 Your Majesty. 999 01:12:00,617 --> 01:12:02,086 Grand Queen Dowager. 1000 01:12:02,126 --> 01:12:04,527 You are here. This is good. 1001 01:12:04,996 --> 01:12:07,126 Royal Noble Consort Eui has confessed to what she did. 1002 01:12:07,897 --> 01:12:10,466 She said that she pushed the Queen into the lake to harm her. 1003 01:12:12,966 --> 01:12:14,907 That is not true. 1004 01:12:14,907 --> 01:12:17,437 Your Majesty, come to your senses! 1005 01:12:19,876 --> 01:12:22,246 I understand that you are head over heels for this woman, 1006 01:12:22,246 --> 01:12:25,076 but I cannot let you be in charge of the royal court, 1007 01:12:25,076 --> 01:12:26,916 knowing how clouded your judgment is! 1008 01:12:27,347 --> 01:12:31,386 Are you trying to protect that ruthless criminal? 1009 01:12:31,916 --> 01:12:34,617 She tried to harm the Queen, your wife. 1010 01:12:36,286 --> 01:12:38,086 You tell him. 1011 01:12:38,496 --> 01:12:41,197 Who tried to harm the Queen? 1012 01:12:53,136 --> 01:12:54,336 It was me. 1013 01:12:54,807 --> 01:12:55,876 Hwa Jin. 1014 01:13:00,216 --> 01:13:01,376 Did you hear that, right? 1015 01:13:05,117 --> 01:13:08,086 If you wish to insist that she is simply trying to take the fall, 1016 01:13:08,386 --> 01:13:11,126 I will give you a chance to prove it. 1017 01:13:13,256 --> 01:13:14,557 You may enter now! 1018 01:13:41,826 --> 01:13:45,157 Now that we have her confession, what should we do with her? 1019 01:13:45,296 --> 01:13:48,466 We will need her as a witness, so treat her. 1020 01:13:52,466 --> 01:13:53,597 What is this about? 1021 01:14:14,557 --> 01:14:15,586 Get them! 1022 01:14:37,847 --> 01:14:40,676 If you admit to it right here before me... 1023 01:14:40,676 --> 01:14:42,187 and agree to be beheaded, 1024 01:14:42,947 --> 01:14:45,817 I will not doubt you. 1025 01:14:56,697 --> 01:14:58,197 Cheoljong said he sees himself... 1026 01:14:58,197 --> 01:14:59,796 being beheaded every night in his dream. 1027 01:15:01,136 --> 01:15:02,607 He's totally frozen now. 1028 01:15:03,636 --> 01:15:04,706 They're doomed. 1029 01:15:20,357 --> 01:15:21,956 I will tell you the truth. 1030 01:15:23,357 --> 01:15:26,227 Grand Queen Dowager, I will obey your order! 1031 01:15:27,857 --> 01:15:30,027 She is not the one who should be beheaded! 1032 01:15:37,036 --> 01:15:38,107 Your Majesty. 1033 01:15:40,636 --> 01:15:41,706 Please. 1034 01:15:48,716 --> 01:15:50,786 Will you go against the King's order? 1035 01:16:25,517 --> 01:16:27,117 Cheoljong, that punk. 1036 01:16:28,357 --> 01:16:29,527 He's pretty cool. 1037 01:16:34,097 --> 01:16:35,767 Why is he acting all cool and tough? 1038 01:16:39,996 --> 01:16:41,036 Hold on. 1039 01:16:41,367 --> 01:16:43,737 The lake will fill up tonight, 1040 01:16:44,166 --> 01:16:45,407 which means I can go back. 1041 01:16:46,506 --> 01:16:48,506 Those who tried to harm the Queen were... 1042 01:16:49,277 --> 01:16:50,277 Wait! 1043 01:17:11,937 --> 01:17:13,536 - My goodness. - Oh, no! 1044 01:17:15,607 --> 01:17:16,767 What is the matter? 1045 01:17:16,767 --> 01:17:18,977 The water is gone. 1046 01:17:19,607 --> 01:17:20,636 What? 1047 01:17:23,546 --> 01:17:24,706 Darn it. 1048 01:17:25,107 --> 01:17:27,017 We have been using so much water... 1049 01:17:27,017 --> 01:17:28,847 that the well has dried up. 1050 01:17:30,017 --> 01:17:31,746 Oh, dear. 1051 01:17:33,216 --> 01:17:35,657 I'm so dead. 1052 01:18:05,857 --> 01:18:07,956 Since I am the alleged victim of this incident, 1053 01:18:07,987 --> 01:18:09,727 allow me to shed light on the truth. 1054 01:18:15,826 --> 01:18:17,126 I... 1055 01:18:22,206 --> 01:18:23,706 was trying to take my own life. 1056 01:18:28,076 --> 01:18:30,277 I won't let you be the only cool one here. 1057 01:18:30,706 --> 01:18:32,546 I should be the hero. 1058 01:18:39,357 --> 01:18:41,256 I'm going back, so it doesn't matter. 1059 01:18:43,157 --> 01:18:48,426 So please do not hurt those who did nothing wrong. 1060 01:18:54,397 --> 01:18:55,536 Nice one. 1061 01:19:14,556 --> 01:19:15,587 MR. QUEEN 1062 01:19:15,587 --> 01:19:16,827 THIS DRAMA IS FICTIONAL AND ALL CHARACTERS, FAMILIES, 1063 01:19:16,827 --> 01:19:18,087 DYNASTIES, AND EVENTS ARE UNRELATED TO HISTORICAL EVENTS. 1064 01:19:34,506 --> 01:19:37,076 Prince Yeongpyeong raided the place with assassins. 1065 01:19:37,076 --> 01:19:38,977 It seemed like they'd received special training. 1066 01:19:38,977 --> 01:19:41,576 If a problem arises, you can just cut it out. 1067 01:19:41,576 --> 01:19:43,987 The well has dried up. 1068 01:19:43,987 --> 01:19:45,517 I believed... 1069 01:19:45,517 --> 01:19:47,756 that I had to give up on you to make you happy. 1070 01:19:47,756 --> 01:19:49,426 That arrogant glare. 1071 01:19:49,426 --> 01:19:51,426 How dare he? 1072 01:19:51,426 --> 01:19:53,857 The Queen's condition is worsening by the day. 1073 01:19:53,857 --> 01:19:55,496 Wouldn't it be right to... 1074 01:19:55,496 --> 01:19:56,867 petition the King to depose the Queen? 1075 01:19:58,367 --> 01:20:00,397 Now, everything will go back to where it should be.