1 00:00:43,223 --> 00:00:44,223 {\an8}Drink. 2 00:01:50,190 --> 00:01:51,591 Your Ladyship! 3 00:01:52,325 --> 00:01:53,325 What happened? 4 00:01:53,927 --> 00:01:55,829 Please wake up, Your Ladyship. 5 00:02:03,970 --> 00:02:05,672 What is it this time? 6 00:02:08,274 --> 00:02:09,342 It is poison. 7 00:02:09,476 --> 00:02:11,644 Concubine Ki has been poisoned. 8 00:02:14,914 --> 00:02:16,549 Bring her to the Imperial Infirmary. Hurry! 9 00:02:17,283 --> 00:02:18,318 Yes, Your Highness. 10 00:02:34,234 --> 00:02:37,103 There is nothing wrong with the tonic. 11 00:02:39,205 --> 00:02:41,274 It has been established by the recent investigation. 12 00:02:41,474 --> 00:02:43,943 And yet, multiple concubines have collapsed 13 00:02:44,677 --> 00:02:46,513 after drinking the tonic here. 14 00:02:47,347 --> 00:02:50,884 Do you not think someone is targeting the concubines? 15 00:02:51,518 --> 00:02:53,786 Do not tell me 16 00:02:56,022 --> 00:02:57,390 you think I am involved in this. 17 00:02:58,358 --> 00:03:02,362 I do not believe you are stupid enough to do something like this. 18 00:03:03,897 --> 00:03:07,066 However, some might suspect you did this 19 00:03:07,700 --> 00:03:09,369 out of jealousy. 20 00:03:09,969 --> 00:03:11,504 Do not worry on my account. 21 00:03:12,539 --> 00:03:15,475 I will get to the bottom of it 22 00:03:16,276 --> 00:03:19,712 and find out who dares to cause a commotion in the Inner Court. 23 00:03:21,981 --> 00:03:23,082 Court Lady Yeon. 24 00:03:24,017 --> 00:03:26,152 Bring me supervising court ladies and investigators. 25 00:03:26,553 --> 00:03:29,689 -Yes, Your Imperial Majesty. -Put Deputy Minister Chang in charge. 26 00:03:30,657 --> 00:03:34,360 That way, you can avoid any malicious gossip. 27 00:03:34,727 --> 00:03:35,727 Fine. 28 00:03:36,563 --> 00:03:38,164 Deputy Minister Chang and Court Lady Yeon... 29 00:03:39,566 --> 00:03:40,967 will work together. 30 00:03:44,837 --> 00:03:46,739 Bring the court ladies and the investigators with you 31 00:03:47,273 --> 00:03:48,441 and check on Concubine Ki. 32 00:03:49,142 --> 00:03:50,142 Yes, Your Highness. 33 00:03:57,684 --> 00:03:59,385 Your Ladyship, stay with us. 34 00:03:59,886 --> 00:04:00,954 Move! 35 00:04:16,069 --> 00:04:18,204 The Empress Dowager 36 00:04:18,271 --> 00:04:20,506 is dying to pin this one on me. 37 00:04:20,573 --> 00:04:24,444 By the way, Your Imperial Majesty, who do you think poisoned her? 38 00:04:26,446 --> 00:04:28,481 It must be one of the other concubines. 39 00:04:29,249 --> 00:04:33,086 The Emperor has been with that wench Ki every night lately. 40 00:04:33,553 --> 00:04:36,623 Then the poison Concubine Oh took 41 00:04:37,357 --> 00:04:39,959 might have also been intended for Ki, I guess. 42 00:04:40,293 --> 00:04:42,228 What does it matter either way? 43 00:04:43,730 --> 00:04:45,832 It is still to my benefit. 44 00:04:46,199 --> 00:04:47,233 It would serve as my excuse 45 00:04:47,300 --> 00:04:50,737 to get rid of all the concubines. 46 00:04:51,938 --> 00:04:53,373 That is true, Your Imperial Majesty. 47 00:04:56,709 --> 00:04:58,444 Yang was poisoned? 48 00:05:00,079 --> 00:05:02,448 I told you to report everything that happens around her. 49 00:05:02,515 --> 00:05:04,250 It happened before anyone knew it. 50 00:05:04,317 --> 00:05:05,652 Where is she now? 51 00:05:05,952 --> 00:05:07,520 She has been taken to the Imperial Infirmary. 52 00:05:08,755 --> 00:05:09,755 Your Imperial Majesty. 53 00:05:10,156 --> 00:05:12,058 Try to be patient. 54 00:05:14,327 --> 00:05:15,561 Patient? 55 00:05:16,029 --> 00:05:18,798 She may very well die. 56 00:05:19,165 --> 00:05:21,567 Your Imperial Majesty, Chief Eunuch Dok-man is here. 57 00:05:28,675 --> 00:05:32,245 I have a message from the Empress Dowager. 58 00:05:56,602 --> 00:05:58,037 I fed her... 59 00:05:58,738 --> 00:05:59,738 the poison. 60 00:06:01,074 --> 00:06:04,077 And the next one to get poisoned... 61 00:06:05,545 --> 00:06:06,879 will be me. 62 00:06:07,580 --> 00:06:09,916 You will poison yourself? 63 00:06:10,450 --> 00:06:11,651 Yes, I will. 64 00:06:13,052 --> 00:06:15,254 When another concubine is poisoned, 65 00:06:15,988 --> 00:06:18,858 everyone in the Palace will go wild to find the culprit. 66 00:06:19,625 --> 00:06:21,294 The search for the culprit 67 00:06:21,361 --> 00:06:23,629 will corner the Empress. 68 00:06:24,163 --> 00:06:25,163 In the end, 69 00:06:25,865 --> 00:06:28,301 she will be implicated. 70 00:06:30,303 --> 00:06:35,007 Why would you go so far as to risk your life? 71 00:06:37,844 --> 00:06:40,113 Do you dare imagine to become the Empress? 72 00:06:42,115 --> 00:06:44,717 I was there... 73 00:06:46,285 --> 00:06:47,820 when Concubine Park was killed. 74 00:06:51,524 --> 00:06:54,894 I witnessed the deaths of my colleagues and Concubine Park. 75 00:06:57,130 --> 00:06:59,632 I heard their desperate screams. 76 00:07:01,968 --> 00:07:03,536 I can still see them. 77 00:07:05,605 --> 00:07:07,340 I can still hear them. 78 00:07:08,674 --> 00:07:09,675 Enough. 79 00:07:10,676 --> 00:07:12,011 I do not want to hear any more. 80 00:07:12,211 --> 00:07:13,880 They are inhuman. 81 00:07:15,148 --> 00:07:17,116 I cannot bear to see those who are no better than animals 82 00:07:17,683 --> 00:07:19,752 rise to power in the Imperial House. 83 00:07:21,521 --> 00:07:22,789 I can never... 84 00:07:24,090 --> 00:07:25,090 let that happen. 85 00:07:27,026 --> 00:07:29,429 How will you incriminate the Empress? 86 00:07:36,002 --> 00:07:38,371 If it goes as she planned, 87 00:07:39,305 --> 00:07:42,275 I can keep the Empress under my thumb. 88 00:07:45,745 --> 00:07:48,581 The Inner Court will be mine again. 89 00:08:06,265 --> 00:08:07,433 What is that? 90 00:08:08,534 --> 00:08:11,471 She had a piece of date under her tongue. 91 00:08:11,871 --> 00:08:13,172 Have it tested. 92 00:08:13,806 --> 00:08:14,807 Yes, Deputy Minister. 93 00:08:22,748 --> 00:08:26,519 Your Ladyship, I have put my trust in you. 94 00:08:27,453 --> 00:08:29,989 I know you are not one to be defeated by some poison. 95 00:08:31,257 --> 00:08:32,558 You have to fight it 96 00:08:33,226 --> 00:08:35,461 and get back on your feet. 97 00:08:37,530 --> 00:08:40,199 His Imperial Majesty has arrived. 98 00:08:41,734 --> 00:08:43,069 Your Imperial Majesty. 99 00:08:54,013 --> 00:08:55,982 He wants to be alone. 100 00:09:29,248 --> 00:09:31,317 Is this fight so important to you... 101 00:09:32,652 --> 00:09:35,855 that you have to poison yourself? 102 00:09:38,224 --> 00:09:39,559 I am sorry, Yang. 103 00:09:40,426 --> 00:09:44,363 I did not see what this meant to you. 104 00:09:45,498 --> 00:09:49,302 Please forgive me for failing you again. 105 00:09:50,369 --> 00:09:51,369 Yang. 106 00:10:54,100 --> 00:10:55,100 What is it? 107 00:10:56,569 --> 00:10:57,903 The date. 108 00:11:00,339 --> 00:11:02,642 The date is poisoned. 109 00:11:10,783 --> 00:11:12,652 Who prepared the dates? 110 00:11:13,586 --> 00:11:16,355 They were provided by the Imperial Pharmacy. 111 00:11:16,822 --> 00:11:19,125 They must have been tainted beforehand. 112 00:11:19,992 --> 00:11:21,027 I mean to find out... 113 00:11:22,461 --> 00:11:24,096 by whom. 114 00:11:25,231 --> 00:11:26,565 Yes, please do. 115 00:11:27,133 --> 00:11:28,834 Now that we found the poison, 116 00:11:29,335 --> 00:11:31,437 we have to find the culprit. 117 00:11:33,239 --> 00:11:34,674 Listen, supervising court ladies. 118 00:11:35,574 --> 00:11:38,744 {\an8}The culprit must be hiding arsenic. 119 00:11:39,445 --> 00:11:41,247 {\an8}Search the Imperial Concubines' chambers 120 00:11:41,480 --> 00:11:44,550 along with the female attendants' and the eunuchs'. 121 00:11:45,885 --> 00:11:46,886 See to it. 122 00:11:47,253 --> 00:11:49,221 -Yes, Your Imperial Majesty. -Yes, Your Imperial Majesty. 123 00:12:02,635 --> 00:12:03,636 Wang Yu, 124 00:12:04,170 --> 00:12:05,404 {\an8}if we are ill-fated... 125 00:12:05,471 --> 00:12:06,471 {\an8}YOYANG PROVINCE 126 00:12:06,505 --> 00:12:08,074 {\an8}...we must end it here. 127 00:12:09,241 --> 00:12:10,810 Do not hold it against me. 128 00:12:26,992 --> 00:12:27,992 Yeon Bisu? 129 00:12:30,096 --> 00:12:31,897 Why do you want me dead? 130 00:12:34,200 --> 00:12:36,202 You should not have come here. 131 00:12:40,339 --> 00:12:41,941 Are you with the Eagle House? 132 00:12:44,276 --> 00:12:46,045 I should have known. 133 00:12:48,614 --> 00:12:51,484 What happened to your vision of rebuilding your tribe? 134 00:12:51,550 --> 00:12:53,419 Cut it out. 135 00:12:54,253 --> 00:12:56,689 Your Majesty, is everything all right? 136 00:12:57,456 --> 00:12:58,456 Come in. 137 00:13:03,996 --> 00:13:04,996 Your Majesty. 138 00:13:05,030 --> 00:13:06,732 Are there any other assassins outside? 139 00:13:06,799 --> 00:13:08,367 No, I did not see any. 140 00:13:08,834 --> 00:13:10,970 Who is in charge of the provincial office now? 141 00:13:11,203 --> 00:13:13,038 Deputy Minister of State 142 00:13:13,105 --> 00:13:14,707 is acting in Baekan's absence. 143 00:13:19,145 --> 00:13:20,746 That is the safest place. 144 00:13:21,514 --> 00:13:23,415 Wake Mu-song and Jeom-bak. 145 00:13:24,083 --> 00:13:26,385 -We are moving out. -Yes, Your Majesty. 146 00:13:27,386 --> 00:13:29,822 You can forget about holding me a hostage. 147 00:13:30,856 --> 00:13:33,192 We will both die anyway. 148 00:13:35,561 --> 00:13:37,296 If you are in the Eagle House's bad books, 149 00:13:37,396 --> 00:13:39,198 you are as good as dead. 150 00:13:57,550 --> 00:13:58,484 What happened? 151 00:13:58,551 --> 00:14:01,687 They disappeared with the master in the night. 152 00:14:04,023 --> 00:14:06,158 They probably took her hostage. 153 00:14:07,092 --> 00:14:09,261 They must be still in Yoyang Province. 154 00:14:09,595 --> 00:14:11,897 Find them. Now! 155 00:14:12,298 --> 00:14:13,499 -Yes, sir. -Yes, sir. 156 00:14:13,833 --> 00:14:15,401 {\an8}YOYANG PROVINCIAL OFFICE 157 00:14:17,436 --> 00:14:19,471 How long will you keep me here? 158 00:14:21,140 --> 00:14:25,010 You cannot intimidate me by holding me a hostage. 159 00:14:27,112 --> 00:14:28,681 Just kill me now. 160 00:14:29,081 --> 00:14:30,482 I said, kill me! 161 00:14:38,824 --> 00:14:40,459 Kill me! 162 00:14:41,060 --> 00:14:42,127 Kill-- 163 00:14:53,539 --> 00:14:55,307 I will kill you when the time comes. 164 00:15:07,219 --> 00:15:08,621 How much did he cost? 165 00:15:10,990 --> 00:15:12,358 I bought him at 30 yang of gold. 166 00:15:15,427 --> 00:15:18,230 You paid that much for that ugly bald guy? 167 00:15:18,430 --> 00:15:20,132 What a waste of money. 168 00:15:22,034 --> 00:15:24,236 That leaves ten yang for you. 169 00:15:24,637 --> 00:15:25,871 Off you go. 170 00:15:26,171 --> 00:15:27,406 Are you sure? 171 00:15:28,574 --> 00:15:29,975 Thank you. 172 00:15:31,510 --> 00:15:32,678 Here. 173 00:15:34,346 --> 00:15:36,015 -Off you go. -Yes, sir. 174 00:15:37,483 --> 00:15:39,084 -Take care. -Take care, sir. 175 00:15:42,187 --> 00:15:43,355 Do you recognize me? 176 00:15:45,024 --> 00:15:46,024 Pardon? 177 00:15:49,495 --> 00:15:51,230 What are you... 178 00:15:52,498 --> 00:15:54,767 You are the one who bought me? 179 00:15:56,869 --> 00:16:01,106 His Majesty will ask you about Seung-nyang. 180 00:16:01,173 --> 00:16:02,173 Do not say a word... 181 00:16:03,108 --> 00:16:04,977 about the baby, okay? 182 00:16:05,611 --> 00:16:06,612 The baby? 183 00:16:07,413 --> 00:16:10,049 Is His Majesty the father of Seung-nyang's baby-- 184 00:16:13,519 --> 00:16:17,323 His Majesty does not even know that she was pregnant. 185 00:16:18,390 --> 00:16:20,859 She should be the one to tell him. 186 00:16:20,960 --> 00:16:24,496 Relax. I am not a complete idiot. 187 00:16:30,302 --> 00:16:31,302 Your Majesty. 188 00:16:32,871 --> 00:16:33,871 You made it. 189 00:16:35,607 --> 00:16:38,077 I heard you saved Seung-nyang. 190 00:16:38,944 --> 00:16:40,245 How is she? 191 00:16:40,312 --> 00:16:41,947 She saw her colleagues die. 192 00:16:42,881 --> 00:16:44,883 It took quite a toll on her. 193 00:16:46,618 --> 00:16:48,687 I should never have left her in the Yuan dynasty. 194 00:16:50,956 --> 00:16:52,391 This is all my fault. 195 00:16:52,624 --> 00:16:56,395 You can see her when Baekan returns. 196 00:16:57,096 --> 00:17:00,632 She is in good health. You do not need to worry. 197 00:17:02,668 --> 00:17:05,738 I appreciate all you have done for her. 198 00:17:06,572 --> 00:17:08,474 Well, then. This way. 199 00:17:18,751 --> 00:17:19,752 Your Majesty. 200 00:17:20,586 --> 00:17:24,289 What will you do with Yeon Bisu? 201 00:17:25,257 --> 00:17:28,494 She tried to kill you. It is better that you get rid of her. 202 00:17:29,962 --> 00:17:31,497 We can use her 203 00:17:32,331 --> 00:17:35,868 to get valuable information on the Eagle House. 204 00:17:35,934 --> 00:17:38,037 She will not break that easily. 205 00:17:40,906 --> 00:17:43,142 Put her in prison and starve her. 206 00:17:43,709 --> 00:17:45,210 If my plans work out, 207 00:17:46,011 --> 00:17:47,846 she will help us sooner or later. 208 00:17:48,781 --> 00:17:49,781 Yes, Your Majesty. 209 00:17:52,818 --> 00:17:54,520 {\an8}THE YUAN IMPERIAL PALACE IN YEONGYEONG 210 00:17:57,956 --> 00:17:59,358 -Search. -Yes, Your Imperial Majesty. 211 00:18:30,055 --> 00:18:32,658 We will search Concubine's Ki's chamber next. 212 00:18:33,192 --> 00:18:34,893 How is that wench doing? 213 00:18:35,360 --> 00:18:37,129 She has not come back to her chamber yet. 214 00:18:37,196 --> 00:18:39,231 I doubt she has regained consciousness. 215 00:18:40,999 --> 00:18:42,901 Never mind hers then. 216 00:18:43,268 --> 00:18:45,938 -Let us search the court ladies' quarters. -Yes, Your Imperial Majesty. 217 00:19:03,422 --> 00:19:04,923 You have regained your consciousness. 218 00:19:11,363 --> 00:19:15,000 What am I doing here? 219 00:19:15,367 --> 00:19:17,769 I had them brought you here from the Imperial Infirmary. 220 00:19:20,572 --> 00:19:22,307 Please send for Eunuch Park. 221 00:19:24,042 --> 00:19:25,511 I will get back to my chamber. 222 00:19:34,186 --> 00:19:36,288 I will not let you down again. 223 00:19:39,525 --> 00:19:40,826 I can give up everything... 224 00:19:42,427 --> 00:19:43,695 for you. 225 00:19:46,865 --> 00:19:48,267 I have realized that if you died, 226 00:19:49,101 --> 00:19:51,103 I could not go on. 227 00:20:04,183 --> 00:20:06,385 It does not matter whether you love me or not. 228 00:20:06,885 --> 00:20:08,787 Use me for your revenge. 229 00:20:09,655 --> 00:20:11,256 I do not mind. 230 00:20:20,799 --> 00:20:22,668 Just stay with me. 231 00:20:24,436 --> 00:20:25,704 That is all I ask. 232 00:21:15,487 --> 00:21:16,488 Halt. 233 00:21:18,557 --> 00:21:19,557 Who was it? 234 00:21:20,058 --> 00:21:23,262 Which of you poisoned the dates? 235 00:21:23,595 --> 00:21:27,299 I swear we have nothing to do with it. 236 00:21:27,532 --> 00:21:29,534 You physicians may be good at saving other people's lives, 237 00:21:29,601 --> 00:21:31,503 but you suck at saving your own. 238 00:21:31,703 --> 00:21:33,839 Please spare our lives. 239 00:21:34,139 --> 00:21:37,809 Think about it. We do not have anything against the Imperial Pharmacy. 240 00:21:37,876 --> 00:21:40,012 There is no reason for us to want you dead. 241 00:21:41,213 --> 00:21:42,213 But... 242 00:21:43,148 --> 00:21:46,685 Her Imperial Majesty is beside herself right now. 243 00:21:47,753 --> 00:21:48,854 So... 244 00:21:51,056 --> 00:21:53,158 just give me a name. 245 00:21:53,458 --> 00:21:55,427 Who was it? Was it one of the concubines? 246 00:21:57,162 --> 00:21:58,162 Or... 247 00:21:59,598 --> 00:22:00,598 was it the Empress Dowager? 248 00:22:08,774 --> 00:22:11,843 I swear we do not know anything. 249 00:22:13,679 --> 00:22:14,679 Burn them. 250 00:22:47,379 --> 00:22:48,413 She fainted. 251 00:22:49,314 --> 00:22:50,314 Take her away. 252 00:22:57,656 --> 00:22:58,890 Confess. 253 00:22:59,424 --> 00:23:02,661 I already know the concubines are involved in this. 254 00:23:03,028 --> 00:23:05,597 We have nothing to do with it. 255 00:23:10,569 --> 00:23:12,904 All the concubines' attendants, except for Concubine Oh's and ours, 256 00:23:13,138 --> 00:23:16,041 are being questioned right now. 257 00:23:16,541 --> 00:23:19,010 Those at the Imperial Pharmacy are being questioned too. 258 00:23:19,144 --> 00:23:20,712 They are trying to get false confessions 259 00:23:20,879 --> 00:23:23,014 so that they can blame it on the concubines. 260 00:23:25,083 --> 00:23:26,985 Go tell Governor Baekan in the guest pavilion 261 00:23:28,019 --> 00:23:29,821 to have the provincial governors take action. 262 00:23:30,021 --> 00:23:31,021 Yes, Your Ladyship. 263 00:23:38,463 --> 00:23:40,799 The Empress is getting nastier. 264 00:23:41,032 --> 00:23:42,934 {\an8}She will fall into her own trap. 265 00:23:45,036 --> 00:23:46,671 The more she complicates things, 266 00:23:47,372 --> 00:23:49,641 the greater the consequences she will face. 267 00:24:12,597 --> 00:24:13,765 It is I, Commander Yeom. 268 00:24:17,402 --> 00:24:18,870 I guess she is not here yet. 269 00:24:29,815 --> 00:24:32,784 Thank you for coming, Court Lady Yeon. 270 00:24:32,951 --> 00:24:34,252 Why did you want to see me? 271 00:24:34,619 --> 00:24:38,423 I am dying to know how things are going in the Pavilion of Women. 272 00:24:39,591 --> 00:24:42,327 Will you keep me updated? 273 00:24:42,527 --> 00:24:45,330 You belong to the Kheshig. What do you care? 274 00:24:45,530 --> 00:24:46,531 What else? 275 00:24:47,365 --> 00:24:50,769 I should know how things are going to plan my next move. 276 00:24:53,972 --> 00:24:55,941 A tribute woman has become an Imperial Concubine. 277 00:24:56,708 --> 00:24:58,977 Who says you should be satisfied with where you are? 278 00:25:00,312 --> 00:25:01,613 It is the same for me. 279 00:25:02,013 --> 00:25:03,882 Think about all the things we have done so far. 280 00:25:03,949 --> 00:25:05,884 Do you not think we deserve to get ahead in life? 281 00:25:07,819 --> 00:25:10,288 We should work hand in hand and help each other. 282 00:25:11,923 --> 00:25:12,958 What do you say? 283 00:25:14,593 --> 00:25:15,593 But... 284 00:25:17,562 --> 00:25:19,631 on what will we work hand in hand? 285 00:25:19,965 --> 00:25:22,667 Did you manage to get the maids and the court ladies talk? 286 00:25:23,268 --> 00:25:26,104 I could not make them talk. How about you? 287 00:25:26,304 --> 00:25:29,140 All they can do is make tonics. They are stubborn as hell. 288 00:25:31,109 --> 00:25:33,778 But I have an idea. 289 00:25:34,112 --> 00:25:36,715 Could you come closer? 290 00:25:42,220 --> 00:25:43,655 Well... 291 00:26:00,572 --> 00:26:02,574 Court Lady Yeon, your lips... 292 00:26:05,043 --> 00:26:06,611 How dare you? 293 00:26:07,178 --> 00:26:10,181 Sorry. It just slipped out. 294 00:26:10,248 --> 00:26:11,950 Do not come near me again. 295 00:26:14,286 --> 00:26:16,988 We will make it seem like a pharmacist and an attendant are in it together. 296 00:26:19,424 --> 00:26:20,424 What do you mean? 297 00:26:20,525 --> 00:26:22,694 If we can get similar statements from the two, 298 00:26:23,395 --> 00:26:25,697 we will be able to implicate the concubines. 299 00:26:30,869 --> 00:26:32,103 You just need one female attendant. 300 00:26:32,804 --> 00:26:35,574 I will try to win a pharmacist over to our side. 301 00:26:36,942 --> 00:26:40,378 Once they are accused, the concubines are bound to get driven out of the Palace. 302 00:26:41,947 --> 00:26:44,616 Who do you think will get all the credit for that? 303 00:27:09,307 --> 00:27:11,543 You should have sent word you are coming. 304 00:27:11,610 --> 00:27:14,946 Is it true Her Imperial Majesty is searching the concubines' chambers 305 00:27:15,480 --> 00:27:17,215 and detaining their attendants? 306 00:27:17,882 --> 00:27:20,218 You have all heard... 307 00:27:20,986 --> 00:27:22,721 of what happened in the Palace. 308 00:27:23,955 --> 00:27:27,125 Are you saying the concubines are responsible for the incident? 309 00:27:27,392 --> 00:27:30,362 We will not have it, not after what happened last time. 310 00:27:30,428 --> 00:27:32,163 Take us to the Grand Councillor. 311 00:27:32,464 --> 00:27:33,832 Your involvement... 312 00:27:34,799 --> 00:27:36,101 will just make things worse. 313 00:27:42,307 --> 00:27:46,211 There is no telling who will be poisoned next. 314 00:27:47,078 --> 00:27:48,980 To alleviate your concerns, 315 00:27:49,047 --> 00:27:50,915 we will get to the bottom of this. 316 00:27:50,982 --> 00:27:53,718 But why is the Empress going after the concubines? 317 00:27:54,085 --> 00:27:57,055 I am sure she has an ulterior motive behind her action. 318 00:27:57,589 --> 00:28:00,625 Ask Her Imperial Majesty to leave the concubines alone. 319 00:28:00,692 --> 00:28:03,762 What if one of them is the culprit? 320 00:28:05,630 --> 00:28:07,098 The culprit can be convicted of treason. 321 00:28:07,499 --> 00:28:09,534 Then it will not be considered a feud among the concubines. 322 00:28:10,402 --> 00:28:13,371 If that happens, I cannot guarantee your safety. 323 00:28:16,207 --> 00:28:20,045 I am telling you. Do not interfere with what the Empress does. 324 00:28:21,112 --> 00:28:22,547 Otherwise, 325 00:28:23,281 --> 00:28:25,850 I will not be able to protect you when the culprit is found. 326 00:28:37,395 --> 00:28:38,396 For now, 327 00:28:39,864 --> 00:28:44,135 I think we have succeeded in getting the governors involved. 328 00:28:49,774 --> 00:28:52,377 Just now, Her Imperial Majesty has led the supervising court ladies 329 00:28:52,444 --> 00:28:53,812 to the Empress Dowager's palace. 330 00:28:56,247 --> 00:28:58,216 Is she going to search the Empress Dowager's palace? 331 00:29:06,157 --> 00:29:07,892 Welcome, Your Imperial Majesty. 332 00:29:09,294 --> 00:29:10,361 Are you... 333 00:29:11,329 --> 00:29:12,464 feeling better? 334 00:29:13,865 --> 00:29:14,899 I am. 335 00:29:15,133 --> 00:29:16,901 You really are something, 336 00:29:18,470 --> 00:29:20,071 seeing how the poison could not take you down. 337 00:29:20,872 --> 00:29:23,942 I heard you are working hard to find the culprit. 338 00:29:25,143 --> 00:29:28,480 Please get to the bottom of it and find the culprit. 339 00:29:28,546 --> 00:29:32,550 The culprit will be torn limb from limb. 340 00:29:33,785 --> 00:29:34,953 Do not worry. 341 00:29:45,830 --> 00:29:49,667 What brings you and the supervising court ladies here? 342 00:29:49,901 --> 00:29:52,937 We have searched every nook and corner of the Pavilion of Women. 343 00:29:54,172 --> 00:29:56,708 -And? -The only place we have not searched... 344 00:29:59,778 --> 00:30:01,312 is here. 345 00:30:04,315 --> 00:30:05,950 Do you intend to search my chamber 346 00:30:06,551 --> 00:30:09,187 in front of all the attendants? 347 00:30:09,754 --> 00:30:12,724 It is in your best interests. 348 00:30:13,091 --> 00:30:15,126 As they say, no illness should be left untreated, 349 00:30:15,360 --> 00:30:17,629 and no suspicion should remain unresolved. 350 00:30:18,096 --> 00:30:19,230 Now, look here. 351 00:30:19,297 --> 00:30:20,965 If you decline, 352 00:30:21,833 --> 00:30:25,670 I have no choice but to interrogate all the attendants who serve you. 353 00:30:26,704 --> 00:30:29,707 Is that what you want? 354 00:30:38,650 --> 00:30:40,084 -Go on. -Yes, Your Imperial Majesty. 355 00:30:55,767 --> 00:30:56,835 You stupid wench! 356 00:30:57,368 --> 00:31:00,371 Careful! Search with care. 357 00:31:01,973 --> 00:31:05,043 Your presence seems to make them nervous. 358 00:31:07,478 --> 00:31:09,113 Would you please wait outside? 359 00:31:25,697 --> 00:31:27,232 Search thoroughly. 360 00:31:37,642 --> 00:31:40,578 Thank you for your cooperation, Your Highness. 361 00:31:40,812 --> 00:31:42,146 You did all the work. 362 00:31:43,481 --> 00:31:45,550 I heard you still do not have any leads. 363 00:31:45,617 --> 00:31:49,554 We are questioning the concubines' attendants and the pharmacists. 364 00:31:49,621 --> 00:31:51,422 One of them will talk. 365 00:31:54,092 --> 00:31:56,194 There is one place left to search. 366 00:31:57,328 --> 00:31:58,429 Where? 367 00:32:00,732 --> 00:32:04,068 We have not searched Your Imperial Majesty's chamber. 368 00:32:08,273 --> 00:32:10,241 How dare you overstep your authority? 369 00:32:10,408 --> 00:32:13,344 It is in your best interests. 370 00:32:13,711 --> 00:32:15,813 As they say, no illness should be left untreated, 371 00:32:16,147 --> 00:32:19,317 and no suspicion should remain unresolved. 372 00:32:20,885 --> 00:32:23,187 -What? -Concubine Ki is right. 373 00:32:26,157 --> 00:32:28,192 {\an8}You should take charge of the search. 374 00:32:29,327 --> 00:32:32,196 I will search my own chamber. 375 00:32:33,164 --> 00:32:35,066 You can come and watch 376 00:32:35,767 --> 00:32:37,235 since you are so suspicious. 377 00:32:55,920 --> 00:32:59,991 Be thorough. Leave no room for doubt. 378 00:33:00,391 --> 00:33:01,659 Yes, your Imperial Majesty. 379 00:33:31,656 --> 00:33:32,656 Wait. 380 00:33:35,059 --> 00:33:36,227 Let me see that. 381 00:33:47,805 --> 00:33:49,307 These are precious jewels. 382 00:33:52,443 --> 00:33:53,945 Where did you get them? 383 00:33:56,848 --> 00:33:59,584 What business is that of yours? 384 00:34:00,051 --> 00:34:01,252 How impudent! 385 00:34:02,286 --> 00:34:03,421 Give it to me. 386 00:34:24,575 --> 00:34:27,078 You hid these dates in your jewelry box. 387 00:34:33,651 --> 00:34:35,286 How dare you look at me like that? 388 00:34:37,722 --> 00:34:39,223 The concubines fell ill 389 00:34:40,324 --> 00:34:41,859 after eating the poisoned dates. 390 00:34:42,493 --> 00:34:43,528 So? 391 00:34:45,029 --> 00:34:46,097 Please explain... 392 00:34:47,465 --> 00:34:49,634 how these dates got here. 393 00:34:53,237 --> 00:34:55,173 -How should I know? -Fine then. 394 00:35:01,646 --> 00:35:02,980 Taste one. 395 00:35:10,121 --> 00:35:11,522 Why do you look so surprised? 396 00:35:12,857 --> 00:35:13,891 I am sure... 397 00:35:14,692 --> 00:35:16,494 you did not put poison in this date. 398 00:35:16,561 --> 00:35:18,563 What are you talking about? 399 00:35:20,231 --> 00:35:21,599 It is just a date. 400 00:35:24,268 --> 00:35:26,938 -Please taste it. -How dare you? 401 00:35:32,677 --> 00:35:35,746 It is very sweet. There is nothing wrong with this date. 402 00:35:38,483 --> 00:35:39,584 You see? 403 00:35:40,151 --> 00:35:43,054 She said there is nothing wrong with it. 404 00:35:43,521 --> 00:35:45,423 No doubt those who sent the jewels 405 00:35:46,290 --> 00:35:49,727 were concerned about Your Imperial Majesty's health. 406 00:35:51,629 --> 00:35:53,030 How insolent. 407 00:35:54,532 --> 00:35:57,101 How dare you insult me like this? 408 00:35:57,468 --> 00:35:58,603 You little-- 409 00:36:04,375 --> 00:36:05,710 Your Imperial Majesty... 410 00:36:06,477 --> 00:36:08,279 Court Lady Seo! 411 00:36:08,779 --> 00:36:10,248 -Your Imperial Majesty... -Court Lady Seo! 412 00:36:10,481 --> 00:36:11,516 What should we do? 413 00:36:11,883 --> 00:36:12,984 Your Imperial Majesty... 414 00:36:22,426 --> 00:36:24,395 Can you deliver this to the Empress 415 00:36:24,729 --> 00:36:28,900 in the name of Heuk Su of the Eagle House? 416 00:36:37,475 --> 00:36:38,910 These dates are poisoned. 417 00:36:43,881 --> 00:36:45,283 Heuk Su, the man who sent this, 418 00:36:45,483 --> 00:36:47,952 is keeping a very close relationship with Father. 419 00:36:52,557 --> 00:36:55,927 Eunuch Park. have the investigators check these dates. 420 00:36:56,160 --> 00:36:57,295 Yes, Your Ladyship. 421 00:36:57,528 --> 00:36:59,197 Are you okay? 422 00:37:00,932 --> 00:37:01,933 My lady! 423 00:37:05,970 --> 00:37:08,239 It was not me. I did not do it! 424 00:37:09,340 --> 00:37:13,177 I am not the one you need to convince. 425 00:37:18,416 --> 00:37:19,684 What should we do? 426 00:37:20,918 --> 00:37:22,019 Your Imperial Majesty... 427 00:37:24,889 --> 00:37:26,157 Are you okay? 428 00:37:30,995 --> 00:37:32,730 Your Imperial Majesty... 429 00:37:36,467 --> 00:37:39,103 I arranged all this for you. 430 00:37:39,604 --> 00:37:41,706 Drink as much as you want. 431 00:37:44,976 --> 00:37:47,345 Raise your glasses. 432 00:37:53,784 --> 00:37:55,186 Grand Councillor. 433 00:38:01,726 --> 00:38:04,862 If I may have a word in private? 434 00:38:04,996 --> 00:38:07,198 Is there something you do not want us to hear? 435 00:38:07,531 --> 00:38:08,866 Not at all. 436 00:38:09,033 --> 00:38:11,369 It is all right. Speak. 437 00:38:13,704 --> 00:38:14,704 The culprit... 438 00:38:16,240 --> 00:38:18,442 has been found. 439 00:38:20,745 --> 00:38:21,979 Who is it? 440 00:38:26,250 --> 00:38:27,418 Say it. 441 00:38:27,785 --> 00:38:28,986 Who is the culprit? 442 00:38:31,956 --> 00:38:33,491 It is Her Imperial Majesty. 443 00:38:46,771 --> 00:38:48,072 Explain yourself. 444 00:38:48,372 --> 00:38:49,674 How is she the culprit? 445 00:38:50,574 --> 00:38:52,276 Poisoned dates were found in the jewelry box 446 00:38:52,777 --> 00:38:54,712 she received from a man named Heuk Su. 447 00:38:59,617 --> 00:39:01,319 Have Heuk Su arrested. 448 00:39:01,619 --> 00:39:03,254 -Go. -Yes, Grand Councillor. 449 00:39:09,827 --> 00:39:11,395 I will keep an eye on things here. 450 00:39:11,462 --> 00:39:13,998 -You go to Yoyang. -Yes, Uncle Baekan. 451 00:39:15,299 --> 00:39:18,169 Heuk Su is not an easy one to deal with. Be careful. 452 00:39:18,235 --> 00:39:20,504 -Do not worry. -One more thing. 453 00:39:22,273 --> 00:39:24,909 We could not do anything about the Eagle House because of Yeoncheol. 454 00:39:25,242 --> 00:39:27,445 This is our chance to destroy the Eagle House. 455 00:39:28,779 --> 00:39:32,083 I am asking you to confiscate all their holdings. 456 00:39:32,316 --> 00:39:33,417 Yes, Uncle Baekan. 457 00:40:01,979 --> 00:40:03,814 Someone bought all the ginseng in Goryeo 458 00:40:04,815 --> 00:40:06,751 with the counterfeit money. 459 00:40:07,918 --> 00:40:11,122 According to the sketch, that person has pale skin, big eyes, 460 00:40:11,822 --> 00:40:14,692 a noble nose, and thin lips. 461 00:40:15,025 --> 00:40:16,293 Was it you? 462 00:40:16,827 --> 00:40:17,928 You are so slow-witted. 463 00:40:18,696 --> 00:40:19,997 You are just catching on? 464 00:40:20,364 --> 00:40:24,135 The Eagle House has been providing financial support to Yeoncheol in secret. 465 00:40:24,535 --> 00:40:27,371 Why would you help the man who decimated your tribe? 466 00:40:27,671 --> 00:40:30,007 It does not matter whom I help. 467 00:40:30,441 --> 00:40:35,079 My only goal is to accumulate enough money to rebuild my tribe. 468 00:40:36,781 --> 00:40:41,118 I am planning on getting my hands on all the money the Eagle House owns. 469 00:40:41,752 --> 00:40:43,120 Do not even dream about it. 470 00:40:44,455 --> 00:40:45,856 You will never be able to do that. 471 00:40:49,226 --> 00:40:52,596 Someone shot a fire arrow and saved me at Suryong Pass. 472 00:40:56,600 --> 00:40:58,302 I see it was you. 473 00:41:00,571 --> 00:41:02,940 I should not have saved you then. 474 00:41:04,742 --> 00:41:05,776 Your Majesty. 475 00:41:11,215 --> 00:41:12,817 Taltal is back. 476 00:41:15,286 --> 00:41:16,687 Wang Yu is here? 477 00:41:16,987 --> 00:41:19,957 Yes, sir. But I heard something odd. 478 00:41:20,224 --> 00:41:21,392 How so? 479 00:41:21,792 --> 00:41:24,628 They say he and Concubine Ki were engaged. 480 00:41:29,500 --> 00:41:31,001 Is that true? 481 00:41:31,168 --> 00:41:34,038 I heard his men say it myself. 482 00:41:38,075 --> 00:41:42,313 No one can know about this. 483 00:41:42,646 --> 00:41:43,781 -Yes, sir. -Yes, sir. 484 00:41:56,227 --> 00:41:57,795 It has been a long time. 485 00:41:58,629 --> 00:42:00,164 Where is Seung-nyang? 486 00:42:01,065 --> 00:42:03,834 -She is in Daedo. -What is she doing there? 487 00:42:03,901 --> 00:42:07,671 We have a more pressing matter to attend to. 488 00:42:08,072 --> 00:42:10,808 I will answer your questions later after we deal with the matter. 489 00:42:11,909 --> 00:42:12,977 How is she doing? 490 00:42:13,310 --> 00:42:16,480 She is doing very well. 491 00:42:20,351 --> 00:42:24,321 So what is this pressing matter we need to attend to? 492 00:42:25,256 --> 00:42:27,825 Tonight, I will arrest Heuk Su 493 00:42:27,892 --> 00:42:29,727 and take him to Yeongyeong. 494 00:42:30,094 --> 00:42:32,930 Let me take part in it. 495 00:42:34,098 --> 00:42:37,468 There is some unfinished business between him and I. 496 00:42:56,186 --> 00:42:58,889 Thank you for the invitation. 497 00:43:01,559 --> 00:43:04,862 Where is Governor Baekan? 498 00:43:05,095 --> 00:43:06,864 He is not here. 499 00:43:08,065 --> 00:43:11,735 I thought the invitation was from him. 500 00:43:19,643 --> 00:43:21,745 What is this? 501 00:43:27,351 --> 00:43:30,187 I have orders to arrest you. 502 00:43:30,521 --> 00:43:35,626 Do you not know I have the Grand Councillor's full support? 503 00:43:36,160 --> 00:43:38,028 The order for your arrest 504 00:43:38,796 --> 00:43:41,231 came from the Grand Councillor. 505 00:43:43,601 --> 00:43:44,601 What? 506 00:44:09,960 --> 00:44:11,629 The counterfeit bills must be here. 507 00:44:12,329 --> 00:44:13,731 Find the storehouse. 508 00:44:14,098 --> 00:44:16,634 -I know where it is. -Go with him. 509 00:44:16,767 --> 00:44:18,302 Yes, Your Majesty. Lead the way. 510 00:44:33,217 --> 00:44:34,551 Search thoroughly. 511 00:44:34,718 --> 00:44:36,053 -Yes, Your Majesty. -Yes, Your Majesty. 512 00:45:13,924 --> 00:45:14,958 Your Majesty. 513 00:45:27,871 --> 00:45:30,908 What do they mean? 514 00:45:31,108 --> 00:45:32,743 I do not know these letters. 515 00:45:32,810 --> 00:45:33,844 They are not letters. 516 00:45:35,145 --> 00:45:36,714 They seem like some kind of codes. 517 00:45:37,281 --> 00:45:39,083 Seeing how they used codes, 518 00:45:39,616 --> 00:45:41,552 it must be about something important, Your Majesty. 519 00:45:42,486 --> 00:45:43,787 Cracking the codes might help us 520 00:45:44,688 --> 00:45:47,424 bring the Eagle House down. 521 00:45:48,992 --> 00:45:50,761 -Hang onto it. -Yes, Your Majesty. 522 00:45:56,366 --> 00:45:57,434 Come. 523 00:46:06,443 --> 00:46:08,545 Go on. 524 00:46:08,612 --> 00:46:11,849 This is for the all the beatings I took from you when I was a slave! 525 00:46:11,915 --> 00:46:13,951 -You scumbag! -Get moving. 526 00:46:17,154 --> 00:46:19,723 There is no end to the counterfeit bills. 527 00:46:20,157 --> 00:46:23,594 All that is left is to go and see Seung-nyang. 528 00:46:44,782 --> 00:46:46,717 I suppose she has been summoned to the Emperor's palace. 529 00:46:47,417 --> 00:46:48,418 Your Ladyship, 530 00:46:49,253 --> 00:46:50,888 I was wondering... 531 00:46:51,455 --> 00:46:53,991 How did the poisoned date get in the tonic? 532 00:46:54,158 --> 00:46:55,759 She did not put the poison in the dates. 533 00:46:56,794 --> 00:46:58,028 She put the poison on the dates. 534 00:46:58,262 --> 00:46:59,262 Pardon? 535 00:47:26,490 --> 00:47:29,960 Please take care of this. No one can see it. 536 00:47:30,961 --> 00:47:35,165 Even the slightest mistake will put your life at risk. 537 00:47:35,933 --> 00:47:37,668 If I do not risk my life... 538 00:47:41,271 --> 00:47:43,540 I cannot possibly win against them. 539 00:47:58,522 --> 00:48:00,324 Her Imperial Majesty has arrived. 540 00:48:29,987 --> 00:48:34,424 Your Imperial Majesty. The Empress not only tried to poison the concubines 541 00:48:34,791 --> 00:48:38,495 but also tried to place the blame on them. 542 00:48:43,567 --> 00:48:46,937 It is clear that she intended to persecute the provincial governors 543 00:48:47,137 --> 00:48:48,705 through this incident. 544 00:48:49,039 --> 00:48:50,040 Your Imperial Majesty. 545 00:48:50,707 --> 00:48:55,178 Her Imperial Majesty's evil deeds cannot be tolerated. 546 00:48:55,545 --> 00:48:59,616 It is not just us governors. All the officials of the Imperial Court 547 00:48:59,883 --> 00:49:02,653 are furious over this incident. 548 00:49:04,655 --> 00:49:05,689 Your Imperial Majesty. 549 00:49:07,057 --> 00:49:08,392 It grieves me to say this, 550 00:49:10,027 --> 00:49:13,030 but I ask Your Imperial Majesty to depose the Empress. 551 00:49:15,866 --> 00:49:19,002 -Please take heed of our words. -Please take heed of our words. 552 00:49:19,937 --> 00:49:23,040 -Please take heed of our words. -Please take heed of our words. 553 00:49:23,440 --> 00:49:26,576 -Please take heed of our words. -Please take heed of our words. 554 00:49:27,110 --> 00:49:30,314 -Please take heed of our words. -Please take heed of our words. 555 00:49:31,048 --> 00:49:34,318 -Please take heed of our words. -Please take heed of our words. 556 00:49:35,018 --> 00:49:38,255 -Please take heed of our words. -Please take heed of our words. 557 00:49:45,929 --> 00:49:48,999 Father, are you not going to do anything? 558 00:49:49,132 --> 00:49:53,036 Any way I look at it, Tanashilli was a fool. 559 00:49:53,103 --> 00:49:54,504 She has been framed. 560 00:49:54,838 --> 00:49:56,239 You must know that. 561 00:49:56,306 --> 00:49:57,808 That is what infuriates me. 562 00:49:59,309 --> 00:50:01,878 It would have been better if she had brought it on herself! 563 00:50:02,079 --> 00:50:03,747 How foolish of her to fall into someone's trap! 564 00:50:04,081 --> 00:50:06,149 First and foremost, we have to save her. 565 00:50:06,450 --> 00:50:08,085 If she gets deposed, 566 00:50:08,385 --> 00:50:10,287 our whole clan will suffer. 567 00:50:11,221 --> 00:50:12,823 There is no time, Father. 568 00:50:18,695 --> 00:50:21,431 Get my armor and muster the Kheshig. 569 00:50:23,066 --> 00:50:24,334 Will there be bloodshed? 570 00:50:26,436 --> 00:50:28,438 How could she make me go this far? 571 00:50:31,541 --> 00:50:33,477 How many times do I have to say it? 572 00:50:33,710 --> 00:50:35,112 It was not me. 573 00:50:35,379 --> 00:50:38,448 You are not in the position to yell. 574 00:50:38,648 --> 00:50:42,419 I am being accused of something I did not do. 575 00:50:44,087 --> 00:50:45,589 I have heard enough. 576 00:50:47,290 --> 00:50:51,028 Your Imperial Majesty, dethrone her immediately. 577 00:50:51,361 --> 00:50:54,564 -Your Imperial Majesty, dethrone her. -Your Imperial Majesty, dethrone her. 578 00:51:41,812 --> 00:51:44,014 Are you done talking? 579 00:51:44,281 --> 00:51:46,383 What is it that you are trying to do? 580 00:51:47,017 --> 00:51:48,618 Do you want her dethroned? 581 00:51:49,219 --> 00:51:52,289 Fine. If she is guilty, 582 00:51:52,622 --> 00:51:54,691 she deserves to be dethroned. 583 00:51:54,758 --> 00:51:57,561 But I do not believe she did this. 584 00:51:58,728 --> 00:52:00,530 The evidence is clear. 585 00:52:02,232 --> 00:52:05,001 Please do not be unreasonable, Grand Councillor. 586 00:52:05,402 --> 00:52:09,239 Do you think you are above the law? 587 00:52:16,646 --> 00:52:18,748 Do you think the Imperial House would still be here 588 00:52:19,149 --> 00:52:21,718 if we followed the letter of the law? 589 00:52:22,986 --> 00:52:24,688 Even so, Grand Councillor... 590 00:52:25,355 --> 00:52:26,990 In times of crisis, 591 00:52:27,691 --> 00:52:30,260 it was not the law that helped us through. 592 00:52:30,594 --> 00:52:32,596 It was my faith and principles. 593 00:52:43,406 --> 00:52:46,409 What do you think will happen to those who demanded her crown 594 00:52:46,977 --> 00:52:49,179 if the Empress is found innocent? 595 00:52:52,249 --> 00:52:53,250 Then, 596 00:52:54,551 --> 00:52:58,121 how would you like to handle this matter, Grand Councillor? 597 00:53:05,495 --> 00:53:08,431 {\an8}I suggest she be banished to the Cold Palace. 598 00:53:08,498 --> 00:53:10,667 {\an8}COLD PALACE: CONFINEMENT FACILITY FOR EMPRESSES AND CONCUBINES 599 00:53:14,938 --> 00:53:16,940 Father, how could you suggest that? 600 00:53:17,007 --> 00:53:19,309 You cannot do that, Father. 601 00:53:19,376 --> 00:53:20,844 Dethronement or the Cold Palace. 602 00:53:22,012 --> 00:53:24,481 It is up to you, Your Highness. 603 00:53:30,854 --> 00:53:33,790 In that case, I will seize all the seals 604 00:53:34,257 --> 00:53:35,959 that belong to the Empress. 605 00:53:40,063 --> 00:53:41,932 The Empress shall either give up her authority 606 00:53:41,998 --> 00:53:43,500 or be deposed. 607 00:53:48,972 --> 00:53:50,273 It is one or the other. 608 00:53:51,274 --> 00:53:53,410 Now it is up to you, Grand Councillor. 609 00:54:17,033 --> 00:54:20,170 Now tell me about Seung-nyang. 610 00:54:20,870 --> 00:54:22,973 What is she doing in Daedo? 611 00:54:24,341 --> 00:54:25,976 She is staying in the Imperial Palace. 612 00:54:26,776 --> 00:54:27,978 The Imperial Palace? 613 00:54:30,180 --> 00:54:31,248 I doubt she has become 614 00:54:32,649 --> 00:54:34,517 a court lady again. 615 00:54:34,684 --> 00:54:35,819 Not at all. 616 00:54:36,586 --> 00:54:39,122 She is an Imperial Concubine of the fifth rank. 617 00:54:42,525 --> 00:54:43,960 What are you talking about? 618 00:54:44,027 --> 00:54:47,163 She has become an Imperial Concubine. 619 00:54:49,466 --> 00:54:50,467 What... 620 00:54:51,868 --> 00:54:53,803 did you make her do? 621 00:54:55,705 --> 00:54:56,773 You sold her... 622 00:54:57,874 --> 00:55:00,243 to the Emperor? 623 00:55:01,678 --> 00:55:02,912 -Or-- -No. 624 00:55:04,914 --> 00:55:06,916 She went on her own. 625 00:55:08,018 --> 00:55:11,821 She insisted we nominate her 626 00:55:12,322 --> 00:55:13,723 for the concubine selection. 627 00:55:15,558 --> 00:55:16,726 She would never do that. 628 00:55:34,244 --> 00:55:37,747 I recommend you watch what you say. 629 00:55:44,854 --> 00:55:46,589 How can this happen? 630 00:55:48,124 --> 00:55:49,326 I cannot believe it. 631 00:55:50,260 --> 00:55:52,462 -Seung-nyang would never... -Your Majesty. 632 00:56:26,963 --> 00:56:28,865 I hear you are being sent to the Cold Palace. 633 00:56:29,099 --> 00:56:30,767 Are you teasing me? 634 00:56:30,934 --> 00:56:33,770 I am told it is cold and lonely there. 635 00:56:34,804 --> 00:56:36,439 How dare you? 636 00:56:44,647 --> 00:56:47,283 There are some people who have been laid... 637 00:56:48,852 --> 00:56:50,420 in a much colder place. 638 00:56:55,792 --> 00:56:58,762 Concubine Park and her female attendants you killed... 639 00:57:01,765 --> 00:57:03,633 have been laid under stone mounds... 640 00:57:05,435 --> 00:57:07,504 deep in the mountains. 641 00:57:11,274 --> 00:57:12,409 It was you. 642 00:57:13,977 --> 00:57:15,145 You are the one 643 00:57:16,346 --> 00:57:17,981 who is behind all this. 644 00:57:37,300 --> 00:57:38,468 No way. 645 00:57:39,669 --> 00:57:41,704 Seung-nyang would never do that! 646 00:57:42,272 --> 00:57:46,276 She swore vengeance on Yeoncheol's family. 647 00:57:49,546 --> 00:57:51,014 Does that satisfy you? 648 00:57:58,188 --> 00:57:59,689 She is no longer under your command, 649 00:57:59,756 --> 00:58:01,357 and you cannot have affection for her anymore. 650 00:58:02,659 --> 00:58:06,262 If you ever get in Her Ladyship's way, 651 00:58:09,399 --> 00:58:11,534 I will make you face the consequences. 652 00:58:23,780 --> 00:58:24,914 Why? 653 00:58:25,748 --> 00:58:27,383 Why did you do it? 654 00:58:28,218 --> 00:58:29,218 Seung-nyang. 655 00:58:29,752 --> 00:58:30,752 Why?