1 00:00:06,853 --> 00:00:07,893 (This program is a work of imagination...) 2 00:00:07,893 --> 00:00:08,893 (based on historical figures.) 3 00:00:08,893 --> 00:00:09,964 (It may include fictitious details and psychological description.) 4 00:01:26,703 --> 00:01:28,004 Magistrate. 5 00:01:29,444 --> 00:01:30,543 Who is it? 6 00:01:31,013 --> 00:01:32,373 Magistrate. 7 00:01:33,384 --> 00:01:34,554 Are you the revengeful ghost... 8 00:01:35,790 --> 00:01:38,560 that kills the magistrates appointed... 9 00:01:39,114 --> 00:01:40,724 in the town every time? 10 00:01:41,283 --> 00:01:42,923 Show yourself right now. 11 00:02:24,834 --> 00:02:26,163 Magistrate. 12 00:02:49,454 --> 00:02:50,693 Magistrate. 13 00:02:58,464 --> 00:02:59,693 Magistrate. 14 00:03:04,603 --> 00:03:05,834 Magistrate. 15 00:03:50,883 --> 00:03:52,114 - Bok Yeon. - Bok Yeon. 16 00:03:52,114 --> 00:03:53,514 - Bok Yeon. - Are you okay? 17 00:03:54,084 --> 00:03:55,183 Guys. 18 00:04:04,633 --> 00:04:05,894 This is it for today. 19 00:04:05,962 --> 00:04:07,403 - What's this? - What? 20 00:04:07,403 --> 00:04:09,103 - Read more. - I want to hear more. 21 00:04:09,103 --> 00:04:10,704 - Quickly. - Read the rest of it. 22 00:04:10,704 --> 00:04:11,933 - Read it. - I want to hear it. 23 00:04:11,933 --> 00:04:13,943 - Please. - Read for us. 24 00:04:17,843 --> 00:04:20,843 (Episode 1) 25 00:04:25,053 --> 00:04:26,283 I enjoyed the story. 26 00:04:26,913 --> 00:04:28,124 I liked the story. 27 00:04:29,483 --> 00:04:30,593 Here. 28 00:04:32,894 --> 00:04:34,723 I embroidered it myself. 29 00:04:34,723 --> 00:04:38,033 This is a lot for my storytelling. 30 00:04:38,394 --> 00:04:40,533 Thank you for your generosity, Maid Bae. 31 00:04:42,834 --> 00:04:44,574 Do you think people will buy something like this as well? 32 00:04:45,204 --> 00:04:46,803 It's really bad, isn't it? 33 00:04:46,803 --> 00:04:49,403 Since I sell everything at once, they will pay for this too. 34 00:04:52,014 --> 00:04:53,473 Come out quickly, Mi Geum. 35 00:04:58,314 --> 00:05:01,184 I said I want to hear the rest of the story. 36 00:05:01,184 --> 00:05:03,283 Next time. We all should return to our duty. 37 00:05:03,283 --> 00:05:04,653 I am off duty. 38 00:05:05,194 --> 00:05:06,793 You can tell me first. 39 00:05:06,793 --> 00:05:10,093 Why do you want to listen by yourself? 40 00:05:10,093 --> 00:05:12,434 We agreed to hear Duk Im's story together at the agreed time. 41 00:05:12,464 --> 00:05:13,733 I will pay. 42 00:05:13,903 --> 00:05:15,733 Next time when they can listen together. 43 00:05:17,803 --> 00:05:19,103 I said I will pay you a lot. 44 00:05:19,103 --> 00:05:21,374 - What is wrong with her? - You crossed the line. 45 00:05:21,374 --> 00:05:23,704 We are colleagues. What are you doing? 46 00:05:24,074 --> 00:05:25,314 Are you all right, Duk Im? 47 00:05:25,314 --> 00:05:29,283 I'm sorry. I didn't mean to throw it at you. 48 00:05:32,384 --> 00:05:34,723 I will read three books for you next time. 49 00:05:35,254 --> 00:05:36,624 I will take this as a deposit. 50 00:05:36,783 --> 00:05:38,593 What? Okay. 51 00:05:40,663 --> 00:05:41,964 You have no pride. 52 00:05:42,024 --> 00:05:43,934 Do you still want to take her money? 53 00:05:43,934 --> 00:05:47,434 Who cares? I am fine as long as I can earn money. 54 00:05:47,834 --> 00:05:51,074 I am 95 yang short of 100 yang now. 55 00:05:51,074 --> 00:05:52,903 Why do you even need 100 yang? 56 00:05:53,473 --> 00:05:55,204 Why do you need such a large sum of money? 57 00:05:55,204 --> 00:05:56,704 I have a story. 58 00:05:56,774 --> 00:05:58,913 What kind of big story is it? 59 00:05:58,913 --> 00:06:00,074 It is a secret. 60 00:06:00,214 --> 00:06:02,644 I'm curious. Tell us about it. 61 00:06:02,714 --> 00:06:05,613 Then how about this? 62 00:06:06,113 --> 00:06:09,754 When I make 100 yang, I will tell my secret... 63 00:06:09,754 --> 00:06:11,153 to the person who paid the last one yang. 64 00:06:11,624 --> 00:06:14,663 If you want to know quickly, pay a lot of money for my stories. 65 00:06:14,663 --> 00:06:16,493 Never mind. I am not curious. 66 00:06:16,764 --> 00:06:17,934 Let us go. 67 00:06:19,194 --> 00:06:22,064 The court ladies are here! Hurry and come! 68 00:06:22,134 --> 00:06:23,704 The court ladies are here! 69 00:06:23,973 --> 00:06:25,374 Hurry up and come. 70 00:06:36,843 --> 00:06:38,714 Oh, no. Hurry up. 71 00:06:39,014 --> 00:06:40,184 Wait. 72 00:06:43,754 --> 00:06:45,694 How did you discipline the children? 73 00:06:45,793 --> 00:06:47,024 My apologies. 74 00:07:14,524 --> 00:07:16,153 I think we can go out now. 75 00:07:16,184 --> 00:07:18,153 - No. - Be quiet. 76 00:07:19,524 --> 00:07:21,223 They must have gone by now. 77 00:07:52,723 --> 00:07:54,394 ("Tale of Janghwa and Hongryeon") 78 00:07:56,423 --> 00:07:57,934 One from the Sewing Department for the Crown Princess. 79 00:07:59,194 --> 00:08:00,694 One from the Washing and Bathing Department for the King. 80 00:08:02,233 --> 00:08:03,704 One from the Laundry Department for the Crown Prince. 81 00:08:05,004 --> 00:08:07,004 And one who waits closely on the Crown Prince. 82 00:08:08,103 --> 00:08:11,774 Was this the first time you read books for money today? 83 00:08:12,613 --> 00:08:14,444 - Yes, my lady. - Yes, my lady. 84 00:08:14,843 --> 00:08:17,343 Who started this? 85 00:08:19,884 --> 00:08:22,084 - Bring it. - Yes, my lady. 86 00:08:32,393 --> 00:08:36,434 This is a rare item imported by interpreters from the West. 87 00:08:36,733 --> 00:08:37,834 There is an animal... 88 00:08:38,633 --> 00:08:41,674 that bites off liar's hand inside. 89 00:08:44,343 --> 00:08:46,143 If you did not tell lies, 90 00:08:46,444 --> 00:08:48,714 put your hand in to touch the animal. 91 00:09:23,714 --> 00:09:25,613 Open your hands. 92 00:09:35,064 --> 00:09:37,424 I lied about the animal inside. 93 00:09:38,464 --> 00:09:40,233 There is ink inside. 94 00:09:40,834 --> 00:09:43,404 Liars would have not dared to touch it. 95 00:09:43,404 --> 00:09:45,103 So their hands must be clean. 96 00:09:45,473 --> 00:09:47,704 The honest ones would not have to worry. 97 00:09:48,003 --> 00:09:50,143 So their hands must be dirty from the ink. 98 00:09:52,143 --> 00:09:55,343 Except for that girl, cane the others 20 times. 99 00:09:55,444 --> 00:09:56,544 Yes, my lady. 100 00:09:56,714 --> 00:09:57,853 My lady. 101 00:10:01,123 --> 00:10:03,584 The one who started the story time session... 102 00:10:04,454 --> 00:10:05,924 is me. 103 00:10:06,853 --> 00:10:10,523 I was the storyteller who read books for everyone. 104 00:10:11,233 --> 00:10:14,233 So you lied to me? 105 00:10:14,464 --> 00:10:17,263 - Yes. - Why did you touch the ink then? 106 00:10:18,373 --> 00:10:19,733 Were you not afraid of the animal? 107 00:10:19,733 --> 00:10:21,603 Please forgive me for overstepping my bounds, 108 00:10:22,343 --> 00:10:23,674 but I... 109 00:10:25,044 --> 00:10:27,944 thought you lied to us. 110 00:10:28,483 --> 00:10:29,544 Why? 111 00:10:29,544 --> 00:10:32,814 If animals that bite off liar's hand really existed, 112 00:10:33,983 --> 00:10:36,324 there is no way my hands would still be intact. 113 00:10:48,464 --> 00:10:51,174 I like your answer. 114 00:10:52,633 --> 00:10:54,074 I pick you. 115 00:10:55,843 --> 00:10:57,373 What is your name? 116 00:10:57,714 --> 00:11:00,174 I am Sung Duk Im. 117 00:11:02,013 --> 00:11:03,643 Sung Duk Im. 118 00:11:05,584 --> 00:11:07,654 It is a pass. 119 00:11:19,020 --> 00:11:21,191 It is a pass. 120 00:11:25,031 --> 00:11:26,630 In such a short time, 121 00:11:26,630 --> 00:11:29,730 you have mastered both "Eojesanghun" and "Eojejohun". 122 00:11:30,071 --> 00:11:32,900 I am just impressed. 123 00:11:33,201 --> 00:11:37,010 It is all thanks to you, master. 124 00:11:54,630 --> 00:11:55,661 Your Highness. 125 00:11:56,061 --> 00:11:59,431 I cannot approve your last answer. 126 00:11:59,630 --> 00:12:00,661 Pardon? 127 00:12:11,281 --> 00:12:12,441 (Fail) 128 00:12:12,441 --> 00:12:17,051 I have made a mistake. 129 00:12:18,951 --> 00:12:20,720 A mistake? 130 00:12:21,191 --> 00:12:23,520 I cannot believe it. 131 00:12:23,650 --> 00:12:26,120 Still, that is very amazing. 132 00:12:26,120 --> 00:12:27,520 No, master. 133 00:12:28,031 --> 00:12:30,760 I made a mistake because I did not concentrate. 134 00:12:31,293 --> 00:12:33,493 I ask you to scold me. 135 00:12:34,023 --> 00:12:37,763 I will not leave this place tonight... 136 00:12:38,133 --> 00:12:39,633 and read all night long. 137 00:12:52,913 --> 00:12:56,712 Royal Noble Consort Yeong has passed away. 138 00:12:59,952 --> 00:13:03,653 Royal Noble Consort Yeong has passed away. 139 00:13:05,092 --> 00:13:08,962 Royal Noble Consort Yeong has passed away. 140 00:13:12,962 --> 00:13:14,033 Your Highness. 141 00:13:15,273 --> 00:13:19,102 Royal Noble Consort Yeong has passed away. 142 00:13:21,003 --> 00:13:22,043 Grandmother... 143 00:13:26,442 --> 00:13:27,582 Grandmother. 144 00:13:31,283 --> 00:13:32,883 Are you sure you can do it? 145 00:13:33,783 --> 00:13:36,053 It is better than all of us getting whipped. 146 00:13:36,053 --> 00:13:39,322 Hey. How can you go there alone at this hour? 147 00:13:39,493 --> 00:13:42,663 How can Head Lady Cho order such an errand? 148 00:13:43,293 --> 00:13:46,232 Visit the late Consort Yeong's funeral? 149 00:13:46,533 --> 00:13:47,763 That does not make any sense! 150 00:13:48,732 --> 00:13:51,373 Girls. Do not worry. I can do it. 151 00:13:51,543 --> 00:13:54,243 - Bye. - You will not be able to do it. 152 00:13:54,612 --> 00:13:56,043 Do you know how to get to the secret garden? 153 00:13:56,043 --> 00:13:58,112 I know it so well. 154 00:13:59,442 --> 00:14:01,413 I am lost. 155 00:14:02,283 --> 00:14:03,482 Help me. 156 00:14:05,082 --> 00:14:06,623 Anyone? 157 00:14:09,952 --> 00:14:11,722 I am lost. 158 00:14:12,263 --> 00:14:13,862 Is anyone there? 159 00:14:14,893 --> 00:14:15,893 Young Hee. 160 00:14:18,033 --> 00:14:19,062 Young Hee. 161 00:14:20,133 --> 00:14:21,472 Bok Yeon. 162 00:14:22,033 --> 00:14:23,702 Lady Seo. 163 00:15:25,403 --> 00:15:28,033 Is he still reading? 164 00:15:28,273 --> 00:15:30,873 The King has banned people from mourning. 165 00:15:32,442 --> 00:15:34,812 What else can he do? 166 00:15:35,143 --> 00:15:37,143 I cannot believe the King's decision. 167 00:15:37,413 --> 00:15:39,143 Consort Yeong is still... 168 00:15:39,143 --> 00:15:40,942 the Crown Prince's biological grandmother. 169 00:16:31,062 --> 00:16:33,932 You want to meet Consort Yeong? 170 00:16:34,133 --> 00:16:37,432 I heard she is gravely ill. 171 00:16:37,832 --> 00:16:39,043 San. 172 00:16:40,043 --> 00:16:45,482 I like that you are kind-hearted. 173 00:16:46,413 --> 00:16:47,842 But... 174 00:16:48,612 --> 00:16:53,753 you cannot meet her for personal matters. 175 00:16:53,753 --> 00:16:55,993 I beg you, Grandfather. 176 00:16:56,793 --> 00:16:59,192 Still, she is my grandmother... 177 00:16:59,192 --> 00:17:00,493 Stop it! 178 00:17:00,993 --> 00:17:02,562 If she is your grandmother, 179 00:17:03,862 --> 00:17:06,362 is the prince who died in 1762 your father? 180 00:17:07,033 --> 00:17:09,803 Crown Prince Sado who died as a criminal. 181 00:17:12,043 --> 00:17:13,703 If he is your father, 182 00:17:14,072 --> 00:17:19,112 you must live your whole life as the son of a criminal. 183 00:17:19,612 --> 00:17:22,612 No. No, Grandfather. 184 00:17:22,783 --> 00:17:24,723 I will never beg you again... 185 00:17:24,723 --> 00:17:26,253 to allow me to meet Consort Yeong. 186 00:17:26,753 --> 00:17:28,723 Please forgive me this once. 187 00:17:51,142 --> 00:17:52,243 Who is it? 188 00:17:53,582 --> 00:17:54,882 I am telling you. 189 00:17:55,812 --> 00:17:59,183 I am not afraid of ghosts. 190 00:18:01,793 --> 00:18:04,152 I mean... I mean it. 191 00:18:04,862 --> 00:18:07,592 I am not afraid of... 192 00:18:08,062 --> 00:18:09,162 I am not... 193 00:18:12,062 --> 00:18:14,402 I am not afraid. 194 00:18:14,402 --> 00:18:16,102 Hey. 195 00:18:18,943 --> 00:18:22,713 Hey. Do you know how to get to Consort Yeong's house? 196 00:18:24,572 --> 00:18:25,612 No? 197 00:18:27,812 --> 00:18:28,812 Hey! 198 00:18:31,152 --> 00:18:32,253 You scared me. 199 00:18:40,193 --> 00:18:42,233 - Be careful. - I will. 200 00:18:43,693 --> 00:18:45,632 - Light the way. - What? 201 00:18:47,402 --> 00:18:48,433 Okay. 202 00:19:00,213 --> 00:19:02,612 Be careful. We are here. 203 00:19:04,922 --> 00:19:06,852 A maid out of nowhere? 204 00:19:07,322 --> 00:19:10,322 What if she is a fox in disguise? 205 00:19:10,793 --> 00:19:12,662 He is a friend of the son of the Crown Prince, 206 00:19:12,892 --> 00:19:14,793 and he is running an errand for the prince? 207 00:19:15,033 --> 00:19:17,132 In the middle of the night? 208 00:19:17,132 --> 00:19:18,533 Is he really a friend of the prince? 209 00:19:19,902 --> 00:19:21,162 What is your name? 210 00:19:22,733 --> 00:19:24,473 Why should I tell my name... 211 00:19:24,473 --> 00:19:26,342 to a lowly court maid? 212 00:19:26,342 --> 00:19:27,342 Hey. 213 00:19:28,102 --> 00:19:30,013 Do you think you have the world because you are the prince's friend? 214 00:19:30,372 --> 00:19:34,082 I can be senior fifth rank court lady in the future. 215 00:19:35,553 --> 00:19:36,612 Is that so? 216 00:19:37,312 --> 00:19:39,053 Senior fifth rank court lady, my foot. 217 00:19:39,283 --> 00:19:40,322 Hey. 218 00:19:42,122 --> 00:19:43,822 Even if I don't do anything, 219 00:19:43,822 --> 00:19:45,322 I will be a senior rank court lady one day. 220 00:19:45,963 --> 00:19:48,293 Even if you are the prince's friend, 221 00:19:48,892 --> 00:19:51,902 you do not even have a chance without taking the state exam. 222 00:19:51,902 --> 00:19:52,933 State exam? 223 00:19:54,562 --> 00:19:56,703 I do not need to take it. 224 00:19:56,703 --> 00:19:57,703 Is that so? 225 00:19:59,043 --> 00:20:00,273 Then you are lower than I am. 226 00:20:03,773 --> 00:20:04,842 Hurry up. 227 00:20:11,723 --> 00:20:12,922 What are those lights for? 228 00:20:16,422 --> 00:20:17,922 If you follow those lights, 229 00:20:19,162 --> 00:20:21,023 you can reach Consort Yeong's house. 230 00:21:02,703 --> 00:21:04,072 What are you doing? 231 00:21:04,072 --> 00:21:05,402 We have to ask them to open the door. 232 00:21:05,402 --> 00:21:07,372 - No. - Why not? 233 00:21:10,443 --> 00:21:11,473 Actually... 234 00:21:13,342 --> 00:21:15,112 I am here without permission. 235 00:21:16,312 --> 00:21:17,412 You are crazy. 236 00:21:18,422 --> 00:21:20,553 You are not allowed to come here without permission. 237 00:21:21,822 --> 00:21:24,022 They said men who sneak into a consort's palace... 238 00:21:24,592 --> 00:21:25,763 will be executed. 239 00:21:25,763 --> 00:21:27,362 Do you think they will forgive you because you are young? 240 00:21:27,362 --> 00:21:28,993 Then what do you want me to do? 241 00:21:29,493 --> 00:21:31,592 Consort Yeong has left. 242 00:21:32,068 --> 00:21:34,109 She is gone for good. 243 00:21:37,933 --> 00:21:39,703 If I took action more quickly, 244 00:21:41,172 --> 00:21:43,412 I would have been able to see her one last time. 245 00:21:46,243 --> 00:21:47,412 I... 246 00:21:48,713 --> 00:21:49,953 am a coward. 247 00:22:09,003 --> 00:22:10,072 Hurry and come down. 248 00:22:41,769 --> 00:22:43,298 You should bring your shoes. 249 00:23:03,426 --> 00:23:04,825 Why is there no one? 250 00:23:31,352 --> 00:23:32,683 Consort Yeong. 251 00:23:33,523 --> 00:23:34,783 It is me. 252 00:23:35,860 --> 00:23:37,400 San is here. 253 00:23:40,656 --> 00:23:43,196 I wanted to say this in person. 254 00:23:44,193 --> 00:23:45,803 That I did not mean... 255 00:23:47,775 --> 00:23:49,705 what I said at that time. 256 00:23:53,129 --> 00:23:54,929 I was going to say this. 257 00:23:57,778 --> 00:23:59,048 Did you... 258 00:23:59,812 --> 00:24:01,412 tell Grandfather... 259 00:24:03,653 --> 00:24:05,822 to kill Father? 260 00:24:06,676 --> 00:24:07,916 Is that true? 261 00:24:09,646 --> 00:24:12,515 Yes, Your Highness. 262 00:24:13,293 --> 00:24:15,793 You are Father's mother. 263 00:24:15,892 --> 00:24:18,632 What kind of mother kills her own child? 264 00:24:18,803 --> 00:24:21,233 Father died because of you. 265 00:24:21,233 --> 00:24:23,203 How could you do it as his mother? 266 00:24:26,529 --> 00:24:28,130 Are you all right, Your Highness? 267 00:24:32,513 --> 00:24:34,612 Do not act like you are worrying about me. 268 00:24:37,039 --> 00:24:39,809 You said you were worried about Father as well. 269 00:24:46,212 --> 00:24:48,382 If I become like Father, 270 00:24:51,185 --> 00:24:52,715 will you abandon me as well? 271 00:25:01,562 --> 00:25:03,193 I... 272 00:25:04,316 --> 00:25:07,485 killed your father. 273 00:25:11,873 --> 00:25:13,943 But I did not apologize... 274 00:25:13,943 --> 00:25:16,673 even for once. 275 00:25:20,342 --> 00:25:21,812 Everything... 276 00:25:22,982 --> 00:25:25,853 is my fault. 277 00:25:37,863 --> 00:25:39,802 My poor Crown Prince. 278 00:25:42,633 --> 00:25:46,103 Do not forgive me. 279 00:25:56,512 --> 00:25:58,683 Crying too much is not good for your body. 280 00:25:59,600 --> 00:26:02,931 Her Highness would not want that to happen. 281 00:26:03,170 --> 00:26:04,431 You are wrong. 282 00:26:08,640 --> 00:26:10,840 She must hate me. 283 00:26:13,140 --> 00:26:15,380 Because of all those cruel words I said to her. 284 00:26:19,981 --> 00:26:22,021 She must hate me so much. 285 00:26:23,350 --> 00:26:26,660 Her Highness would understand all your feelings. 286 00:26:27,798 --> 00:26:29,498 How can a dead person know that? 287 00:26:29,498 --> 00:26:32,008 She knows because she is dead, you fool. 288 00:26:33,669 --> 00:26:35,538 The dead know everything. 289 00:26:36,179 --> 00:26:38,548 Even the feelings you were hiding without telling them. 290 00:26:39,679 --> 00:26:42,149 There is proof as well. Do you want to hear? 291 00:26:42,518 --> 00:26:43,778 What is it? 292 00:26:43,978 --> 00:26:45,788 Did you see the light on the way here earlier? 293 00:26:47,018 --> 00:26:49,389 It was windy but it was not blown out. 294 00:26:50,518 --> 00:26:53,528 It was Her Highness welcoming you. 295 00:26:55,498 --> 00:26:58,568 "Welcome. I missed you." 296 00:26:59,028 --> 00:27:02,399 "It is dark. Look at the light and watch your step." 297 00:27:03,468 --> 00:27:05,308 Do you not know that was what she was saying? 298 00:27:08,538 --> 00:27:10,139 Do you think she really said so? 299 00:27:10,139 --> 00:27:11,409 I said she did. 300 00:27:12,849 --> 00:27:15,379 I got to know about Her Highness thanks to you. 301 00:27:16,048 --> 00:27:17,518 She was a good person. 302 00:27:18,649 --> 00:27:21,318 I was scared to see her lying down like that earlier. 303 00:27:22,619 --> 00:27:23,919 I am not scared anymore. 304 00:27:24,689 --> 00:27:25,988 It is all thanks to you. 305 00:27:26,689 --> 00:27:27,828 Thank you, San. 306 00:27:30,798 --> 00:27:34,399 How do you know my name? 307 00:27:34,468 --> 00:27:36,369 You said it yourself earlier. 308 00:27:40,968 --> 00:27:43,639 - What is your name then? - My name is... 309 00:27:43,639 --> 00:27:46,409 All rise for the King. 310 00:28:21,008 --> 00:28:22,278 Hurry up. 311 00:28:27,089 --> 00:28:28,619 Move over. 312 00:28:54,149 --> 00:28:55,318 Open the door. 313 00:28:56,578 --> 00:28:58,718 You cannot go in, Your Majesty. 314 00:28:59,518 --> 00:29:01,949 Consort Yeong gave me... 315 00:29:01,949 --> 00:29:04,119 as many as six children. 316 00:29:04,159 --> 00:29:07,758 And I am not allowed to watch the coffin carried out of here? 317 00:29:07,758 --> 00:29:09,028 It does not make sense. 318 00:29:09,058 --> 00:29:10,558 It is the rule. 319 00:29:12,199 --> 00:29:13,328 Leave. 320 00:29:14,468 --> 00:29:17,869 It is always the rule. 321 00:29:24,578 --> 00:29:25,578 Who are you? 322 00:29:25,578 --> 00:29:26,849 Your Majesty. 323 00:29:27,308 --> 00:29:30,018 I am a young maid from East Palace. 324 00:29:30,619 --> 00:29:32,689 I came to send off her spirit. 325 00:29:32,849 --> 00:29:34,949 Raise your head. 326 00:29:42,199 --> 00:29:45,399 You look like Princess Hwapyung when she was little. 327 00:29:47,429 --> 00:29:48,699 Come here. 328 00:30:01,109 --> 00:30:02,578 She... 329 00:30:03,718 --> 00:30:06,018 did something great... 330 00:30:06,518 --> 00:30:08,859 for me and the country. 331 00:30:09,488 --> 00:30:12,389 But I... 332 00:30:13,028 --> 00:30:16,129 am not even allowed to watch her coffin carried out of here. 333 00:30:17,359 --> 00:30:18,869 Because no king... 334 00:30:19,369 --> 00:30:22,899 did that for his consort. 335 00:30:23,839 --> 00:30:26,308 It is heartless, is it not? 336 00:30:27,768 --> 00:30:29,578 What do you think? 337 00:30:29,679 --> 00:30:32,038 What you said is right, Your Majesty. 338 00:30:32,149 --> 00:30:33,478 Is it? 339 00:30:34,478 --> 00:30:36,679 You are right, Your Majesty. 340 00:30:39,449 --> 00:30:41,849 Even this young maid... 341 00:30:42,018 --> 00:30:43,959 knows about loyalty. 342 00:30:49,258 --> 00:30:51,159 Since you said you came to pay your respects, 343 00:30:52,498 --> 00:30:54,399 watch her... 344 00:30:55,468 --> 00:30:57,599 with me. 345 00:31:09,048 --> 00:31:10,919 When she was young, 346 00:31:10,949 --> 00:31:13,548 she was a beautiful woman. 347 00:31:14,449 --> 00:31:16,558 She was a court lady like you. 348 00:31:18,119 --> 00:31:21,258 Her sleeves were very red. 349 00:31:23,298 --> 00:31:28,098 But it broke my heart to see them. 350 00:31:31,368 --> 00:31:33,078 Why do you ask? 351 00:31:36,279 --> 00:31:37,548 Court ladies... 352 00:31:38,679 --> 00:31:42,388 keep their sleeves red... 353 00:31:43,689 --> 00:31:44,848 to symbolize... 354 00:31:46,088 --> 00:31:48,759 that they belong to their king. 355 00:31:50,259 --> 00:31:52,029 At that time, 356 00:31:53,499 --> 00:31:56,529 I was just a mere prince from a concubine. 357 00:31:57,969 --> 00:32:01,439 I couldn't dare dream of becoming a king. 358 00:32:03,169 --> 00:32:04,269 However, 359 00:32:05,409 --> 00:32:07,009 time passed, 360 00:32:07,979 --> 00:32:10,709 and I became a king as the heavens wanted. 361 00:32:11,308 --> 00:32:12,979 Along with the throne, 362 00:32:14,179 --> 00:32:15,919 this woman became mine. 363 00:32:17,249 --> 00:32:21,489 Then I was mistaken... 364 00:32:21,489 --> 00:32:23,729 that everything would be under my control. 365 00:32:23,959 --> 00:32:25,858 Why was that a misunderstanding? 366 00:32:26,398 --> 00:32:30,469 You are a king, so you get to do everything you want. 367 00:32:31,429 --> 00:32:33,769 There are so many things... 368 00:32:34,469 --> 00:32:36,469 that a king cannot do. 369 00:32:38,638 --> 00:32:40,209 If you find out, 370 00:32:41,378 --> 00:32:43,378 you'll be flabbergasted. 371 00:32:51,088 --> 00:32:53,388 This ice may be cold, 372 00:32:54,189 --> 00:32:56,788 but not as much as my heart. 373 00:32:57,529 --> 00:32:58,588 I really... 374 00:32:59,759 --> 00:33:02,368 did lose her. 375 00:33:03,969 --> 00:33:04,999 Now, 376 00:33:06,568 --> 00:33:09,409 I might never come here again. 377 00:33:17,578 --> 00:33:20,048 Now that we met like this tonight, 378 00:33:20,519 --> 00:33:24,648 I shall give you a gift. 379 00:33:25,659 --> 00:33:27,189 Let me think. 380 00:33:28,058 --> 00:33:29,459 By the way, 381 00:33:31,729 --> 00:33:32,798 what... 382 00:33:33,929 --> 00:33:36,628 kind of court lady do you wish to be? 383 00:33:37,098 --> 00:33:38,398 I... 384 00:33:40,138 --> 00:33:42,808 want to be a court lady with beautiful handwriting. 385 00:33:45,209 --> 00:33:48,308 So you want to be good at handwriting. 386 00:34:06,699 --> 00:34:08,958 Here, take this. 387 00:34:10,668 --> 00:34:11,969 ("Moral Education for Women") 388 00:34:11,969 --> 00:34:15,938 Consort Yeong wrote this book herself. 389 00:34:16,539 --> 00:34:21,009 Isn't it too precious for me to keep it? 390 00:34:21,009 --> 00:34:25,679 The heavens must've guided us to meet here tonight. 391 00:34:29,949 --> 00:34:32,358 You're the Crown Prince's maid, right? 392 00:34:33,018 --> 00:34:34,259 Yes, Your Majesty. 393 00:34:37,529 --> 00:34:41,329 Who knows? Your fate... 394 00:34:43,498 --> 00:34:47,639 might turn out similarly to this book's owner. 395 00:34:50,539 --> 00:34:53,679 ("Moral Education for Women") 396 00:34:56,509 --> 00:34:58,679 I wonder if San went back safely. 397 00:35:02,949 --> 00:35:05,449 Did I really meet the King? 398 00:35:06,789 --> 00:35:09,059 ("Moral Education for Women") 399 00:35:34,478 --> 00:35:35,518 My lady. 400 00:35:43,728 --> 00:35:45,688 You managed to run my errand. 401 00:35:46,759 --> 00:35:48,029 It must've been frightening. 402 00:35:50,029 --> 00:35:52,469 - Good job. - My lady. 403 00:35:53,639 --> 00:35:55,739 Why did you make a young maid like me... 404 00:35:56,369 --> 00:35:58,039 to pay a visit... 405 00:35:58,039 --> 00:36:00,539 to the funeral of such a noble consort? 406 00:36:00,708 --> 00:36:02,548 I wanted you to see... 407 00:36:03,648 --> 00:36:06,478 the last of the senior first-rank consort. 408 00:36:07,949 --> 00:36:11,349 A court lady cannot die in the palace. 409 00:36:12,389 --> 00:36:15,458 Only the royal family can die in the palace. 410 00:36:16,858 --> 00:36:19,929 Court ladies must leave the palace once they become old and sick. 411 00:36:20,628 --> 00:36:23,128 No matter what kind of authority they have in life, 412 00:36:23,469 --> 00:36:25,268 their last is bound to be... 413 00:36:26,338 --> 00:36:27,869 so meaningless and miserable. 414 00:36:32,309 --> 00:36:33,909 But there's one way... 415 00:36:35,608 --> 00:36:38,208 to die in the palace. 416 00:36:59,498 --> 00:37:00,969 A king's grace. 417 00:37:02,398 --> 00:37:04,568 If a king makes you a noble consort, 418 00:37:06,208 --> 00:37:08,909 you gain the right to die here in this palace. 419 00:37:10,579 --> 00:37:11,608 Look. 420 00:37:13,079 --> 00:37:15,989 You can have that honour only if you become a consort. 421 00:37:17,119 --> 00:37:19,389 Every court lady dreams of this last. 422 00:37:23,429 --> 00:37:25,329 Do you also want to be like her? 423 00:37:25,858 --> 00:37:26,929 I... 424 00:37:28,358 --> 00:37:31,969 do not understand... 425 00:37:32,938 --> 00:37:34,639 what you mean. 426 00:37:38,668 --> 00:37:40,108 You have a beautiful face. 427 00:37:41,779 --> 00:37:43,449 I bet you'll become more beautiful as you grow up. 428 00:37:49,748 --> 00:37:50,949 Watch this closely. 429 00:37:51,918 --> 00:37:53,259 And start dreaming. 430 00:37:53,958 --> 00:37:56,188 This sure can be your future too. 431 00:38:28,418 --> 00:38:30,529 His Highness wants to have... 432 00:38:30,529 --> 00:38:32,389 a ginseng stew for today's late-night snack. 433 00:38:32,798 --> 00:38:34,599 I'll let the Dessert Department know. 434 00:38:34,798 --> 00:38:35,898 Yes, my lord. 435 00:39:04,429 --> 00:39:06,728 You cannot risk yourself like this. 436 00:39:10,599 --> 00:39:12,969 Thank you for helping me not to get caught. 437 00:39:13,498 --> 00:39:14,798 But stay out of it. 438 00:39:15,338 --> 00:39:16,969 I'm being fussy... 439 00:39:16,969 --> 00:39:18,369 not just because you left your place. 440 00:39:22,608 --> 00:39:26,418 I found this book at your library. 441 00:39:27,318 --> 00:39:29,849 You hid it behind other books, 442 00:39:30,148 --> 00:39:33,418 but anyone could find this if they put their mind to it. 443 00:39:33,418 --> 00:39:35,289 Put it back to its place right now. 444 00:39:35,289 --> 00:39:37,858 No, burn it immediately. 445 00:39:38,059 --> 00:39:40,429 His Majesty has forbidden this book. 446 00:39:40,759 --> 00:39:43,099 You cannot read something this dangerous. 447 00:39:43,099 --> 00:39:45,068 What if I read it on purpose? 448 00:39:45,829 --> 00:39:47,969 Because my grandfather ordered to forbid this book, 449 00:39:47,969 --> 00:39:49,239 I read it on purpose. 450 00:39:50,809 --> 00:39:51,969 I know... 451 00:39:52,938 --> 00:39:55,708 you think of me as my grandfather's puppet. 452 00:40:02,279 --> 00:40:03,318 Your Highness. 453 00:40:03,619 --> 00:40:07,958 I do not think of you as his puppet. 454 00:40:08,818 --> 00:40:11,688 You rather amaze me. 455 00:40:12,628 --> 00:40:16,298 Your existence has me in awe. 456 00:40:16,869 --> 00:40:19,869 No one in this world is like you. 457 00:40:20,469 --> 00:40:23,909 I'm blessed to be able to serve you as my master. 458 00:40:24,668 --> 00:40:27,309 One day, you will take the throne... 459 00:40:27,309 --> 00:40:29,239 and make a new world. 460 00:40:29,849 --> 00:40:31,449 I, Hong Duk Ro, 461 00:40:32,949 --> 00:40:35,518 want to witness that new world. 462 00:40:36,548 --> 00:40:37,648 I hope... 463 00:40:38,588 --> 00:40:40,418 to be with you at all times. 464 00:40:40,719 --> 00:40:42,688 You'll always be with me. 465 00:40:43,259 --> 00:40:46,728 Because my grandfather sent you to me. 466 00:40:47,559 --> 00:40:50,199 Your job is to watch every move I make... 467 00:40:50,798 --> 00:40:54,338 and report it to him. 468 00:40:59,639 --> 00:41:01,978 Put the book back to its place. 469 00:41:02,909 --> 00:41:04,309 Yes, Your Highness. 470 00:41:24,980 --> 00:41:27,011 In line! 471 00:41:27,511 --> 00:41:30,850 This kind of chance doesn't come by so often. 472 00:41:31,350 --> 00:41:33,721 Sung Duk Im is here to read a book for you. 473 00:41:33,721 --> 00:41:36,761 Now, get in line. 474 00:41:37,991 --> 00:41:39,891 I'll give you this. Read my book in return. 475 00:41:39,891 --> 00:41:41,060 - Stop. - Gosh. 476 00:41:41,060 --> 00:41:42,230 Get in line. 477 00:41:44,960 --> 00:41:46,301 You can't cut in line. 478 00:41:47,600 --> 00:41:49,801 Whoever pays me the most, 479 00:41:49,801 --> 00:41:51,400 I'll read the one she wants. 480 00:41:57,841 --> 00:41:59,141 "Tale of Hong Gye Wol" for today. 481 00:42:02,750 --> 00:42:04,221 - My lady. - My lady. 482 00:42:04,250 --> 00:42:06,350 - Ouch. - Where are you going? 483 00:42:06,551 --> 00:42:07,920 - Duk Im. - Duk Im. 484 00:42:07,951 --> 00:42:09,960 - Duk Im. - Duk Im? 485 00:42:12,761 --> 00:42:13,931 You brat. 486 00:42:14,091 --> 00:42:17,161 You got scolded for this only a few days ago. 487 00:42:17,431 --> 00:42:18,531 But... 488 00:42:18,761 --> 00:42:21,500 it pays me the most to read books for them. 489 00:42:21,500 --> 00:42:24,341 Stop with that talk about money. 490 00:42:24,400 --> 00:42:26,911 But you told me that my wish would be granted... 491 00:42:27,040 --> 00:42:28,971 if I could save 100 yang. 492 00:42:29,270 --> 00:42:30,341 Fine. 493 00:42:30,781 --> 00:42:32,511 Let aside your money saving, 494 00:42:32,741 --> 00:42:34,181 you shouldn't neglect studying. 495 00:42:34,710 --> 00:42:36,650 You're the Crown Prince's maid. 496 00:42:36,850 --> 00:42:40,451 You need to be educated to be able to serve him properly. 497 00:42:40,891 --> 00:42:44,120 Honestly, I don't want to serve him. 498 00:42:44,920 --> 00:42:46,960 - What? - I won't get paid... 499 00:42:46,960 --> 00:42:48,460 for serving him with hard effort. 500 00:42:49,290 --> 00:42:52,161 I just want to work at a remote place. 501 00:42:52,900 --> 00:42:54,900 You brat. 502 00:42:54,900 --> 00:42:56,701 You shouldn't say such a thing. 503 00:42:57,741 --> 00:42:59,770 The Crown Prince's maid... 504 00:42:59,841 --> 00:43:03,440 must put the biggest importance on His Highness. 505 00:43:04,781 --> 00:43:06,911 What if something bad happens to him? 506 00:43:07,051 --> 00:43:08,611 You'll be in serious trouble. 507 00:43:14,290 --> 00:43:17,290 (Leaving the palace) 508 00:43:17,290 --> 00:43:18,761 "Leaving the palace." 509 00:43:19,060 --> 00:43:20,391 - "Leaving the palace." - "Leaving the palace." 510 00:43:20,391 --> 00:43:22,431 Louder. "Leaving the palace." 511 00:43:22,531 --> 00:43:23,861 - "Leaving the palace." - "Leaving the palace." 512 00:43:28,031 --> 00:43:30,071 If a royal passes away, 513 00:43:30,370 --> 00:43:32,540 all their court ladies... 514 00:43:33,111 --> 00:43:34,511 must leave... 515 00:43:34,911 --> 00:43:37,980 the palace immediately. 516 00:43:39,551 --> 00:43:40,911 If you don't want to leave, 517 00:43:41,181 --> 00:43:44,181 take good care of your highness. 518 00:43:44,580 --> 00:43:45,721 Understand? 519 00:43:45,980 --> 00:43:47,321 - Yes, my lady. - Yes, my lady. 520 00:43:52,560 --> 00:43:54,761 Let's take a short break. 521 00:43:58,600 --> 00:43:59,631 Oh, gosh. 522 00:44:03,500 --> 00:44:06,141 Here. You didn't get to read it for me. 523 00:44:06,870 --> 00:44:08,370 Make sure you do it next time. 524 00:44:09,411 --> 00:44:10,641 The Crown Prince... 525 00:44:10,940 --> 00:44:11,980 What? 526 00:44:13,650 --> 00:44:15,350 Long live the Crown Prince! 527 00:44:36,270 --> 00:44:40,011 I'll teach you something very important from now on. 528 00:44:41,940 --> 00:44:43,281 Close the doors. 529 00:44:43,611 --> 00:44:44,781 - Yes, my lady. - Yes, my lady. 530 00:45:14,870 --> 00:45:16,040 What I'm about to tell you... 531 00:45:16,641 --> 00:45:19,480 is the taboo in the palace. 532 00:45:21,051 --> 00:45:23,451 There's a forbidden book in the palace. 533 00:45:24,181 --> 00:45:26,391 If you get caught reading it, you'll be punished gravely. 534 00:45:26,850 --> 00:45:29,661 Once, a eunuch from the Grand Palace got caught reading it. 535 00:45:29,891 --> 00:45:33,261 His throat was slashed right at the spot. 536 00:45:35,091 --> 00:45:37,230 This is the book... 537 00:45:37,761 --> 00:45:38,960 the eunuch read. 538 00:45:47,540 --> 00:45:51,440 ("Records of") 539 00:45:54,080 --> 00:45:57,420 ("Records of the Grand Historian") 540 00:46:06,391 --> 00:46:09,801 His Majesty's birth mother was from a humble family. 541 00:46:09,960 --> 00:46:12,960 A female servant who became a court lady. 542 00:46:13,571 --> 00:46:15,370 A lowly servant. 543 00:46:15,571 --> 00:46:18,841 But there had to be this phrase... 544 00:46:18,841 --> 00:46:21,571 in the book. 545 00:46:45,761 --> 00:46:48,670 (Your mother is a servant.) 546 00:46:51,670 --> 00:46:54,471 Duk Im, translate this. 547 00:46:55,641 --> 00:46:57,480 "Your..." 548 00:46:58,241 --> 00:46:59,881 "mother is..." 549 00:47:00,650 --> 00:47:02,710 "a servant." 550 00:47:03,620 --> 00:47:07,591 "Your mother is a servant." 551 00:47:09,721 --> 00:47:12,460 Because of this phrase, 552 00:47:12,661 --> 00:47:16,290 the King despises the book. 553 00:47:16,761 --> 00:47:17,861 Keep in mind. 554 00:47:18,060 --> 00:47:21,701 Never read or keep this book. 555 00:47:21,801 --> 00:47:22,801 Do you understand? 556 00:47:23,031 --> 00:47:24,270 - Yes, my lady. - Yes, my lady. 557 00:47:58,540 --> 00:48:00,940 My lady, are you asleep? 558 00:48:01,841 --> 00:48:02,911 What? 559 00:48:03,111 --> 00:48:04,841 What is the Crown Prince like? 560 00:48:05,111 --> 00:48:06,281 Is he healthy? 561 00:48:07,850 --> 00:48:10,881 You couldn't care less about him until yesterday. 562 00:48:11,451 --> 00:48:14,321 I have nowhere else to go... 563 00:48:14,420 --> 00:48:15,850 other than this palace. 564 00:48:15,850 --> 00:48:18,321 He is healthy. 565 00:48:18,661 --> 00:48:20,790 He will live a very long life. 566 00:48:21,131 --> 00:48:22,230 That's a relief. 567 00:48:30,241 --> 00:48:31,370 Duk Im. 568 00:48:33,170 --> 00:48:34,210 Yes? 569 00:48:35,040 --> 00:48:37,540 You work for the Crown Prince. 570 00:48:37,641 --> 00:48:40,111 And the Crown Prince is your master. 571 00:48:40,850 --> 00:48:43,381 You must be proud... 572 00:48:43,721 --> 00:48:46,451 of serving and protecting him itself. 573 00:48:47,951 --> 00:48:50,460 If your job feels meaningless, 574 00:48:51,391 --> 00:48:54,261 your life will be meaningless just the same. 575 00:48:54,690 --> 00:48:56,261 Don't let that happen. 576 00:48:57,661 --> 00:48:58,931 Yes, my lady. 577 00:49:15,051 --> 00:49:18,150 Let me go to the toilet. 578 00:49:20,350 --> 00:49:23,020 I'll go alone. 579 00:49:42,971 --> 00:49:45,011 Are you sure about the promise? 580 00:49:45,681 --> 00:49:49,250 My princesses will marry the minister's sons? 581 00:49:49,580 --> 00:49:52,451 Yes, as long as you pull it off. 582 00:49:52,750 --> 00:49:54,790 Name anything. 583 00:49:56,051 --> 00:49:58,520 He got a chance to dethrone the Crown Prince. 584 00:50:01,661 --> 00:50:04,830 The Crown Prince read the forbidden book. 585 00:50:04,960 --> 00:50:06,131 My goodness. 586 00:50:07,131 --> 00:50:10,000 The King hates that book to death. 587 00:50:10,870 --> 00:50:12,741 The book is in his library. 588 00:50:13,241 --> 00:50:16,170 Let His Majesty know of this. 589 00:50:16,781 --> 00:50:18,440 Soon, 590 00:50:18,540 --> 00:50:21,980 the King will have breakfast in your place. 591 00:50:22,684 --> 00:50:23,724 Okay. 592 00:50:36,288 --> 00:50:38,828 He got a chance to dethrone the Crown Prince. 593 00:50:39,629 --> 00:50:43,698 So, I should tell Court Lady Seo first. 594 00:50:44,098 --> 00:50:45,138 And... 595 00:50:45,138 --> 00:50:47,408 You work for the Crown Prince. 596 00:50:47,638 --> 00:50:50,009 And the Crown Prince is your master. 597 00:50:50,239 --> 00:50:51,939 I work for the Crown Prince. 598 00:50:53,009 --> 00:50:54,279 The Crown Prince is... 599 00:50:56,609 --> 00:50:57,779 my master. 600 00:50:58,618 --> 00:51:00,819 The book is in his library. 601 00:51:14,069 --> 00:51:15,198 Grandfather. 602 00:51:16,529 --> 00:51:18,498 It is my fault. 603 00:51:18,939 --> 00:51:21,268 I will never disobey you again... 604 00:51:21,268 --> 00:51:23,479 or let you down. 605 00:51:23,979 --> 00:51:26,439 Please forgive me. 606 00:51:31,118 --> 00:51:33,319 My goodness. 607 00:51:33,819 --> 00:51:37,388 I was very nice to the prince. 608 00:51:37,718 --> 00:51:40,629 I cherished him so much! 609 00:51:41,888 --> 00:51:45,029 Queen Hong. You answer me. 610 00:51:45,029 --> 00:51:47,468 What have I not done for him? 611 00:51:47,928 --> 00:51:49,069 You have... 612 00:51:50,239 --> 00:51:52,939 always looked after him with... 613 00:51:52,939 --> 00:51:54,009 Shut your mouth! 614 00:51:54,308 --> 00:51:58,779 Then why did he disdain me? 615 00:52:00,308 --> 00:52:01,348 Right. 616 00:52:02,748 --> 00:52:05,618 He despised me because I am the son... 617 00:52:05,919 --> 00:52:07,618 of a lowly servant. 618 00:52:08,049 --> 00:52:10,189 Yes. That must be it! 619 00:52:11,158 --> 00:52:13,419 He is just like his father. 620 00:52:15,558 --> 00:52:18,399 He is just like his father! 621 00:52:25,368 --> 00:52:26,638 Get out of my way. 622 00:52:27,268 --> 00:52:28,569 Listen! 623 00:52:31,109 --> 00:52:33,578 What on earth are you doing? 624 00:52:35,009 --> 00:52:39,218 Bring the book the prince read. 625 00:52:39,848 --> 00:52:42,689 Before I dethrone him, 626 00:52:42,689 --> 00:52:45,759 I am going to check with my own eyes. 627 00:52:46,058 --> 00:52:48,459 - Now! - Yes, Your Highness. 628 00:53:14,248 --> 00:53:15,448 What is the matter? 629 00:53:15,748 --> 00:53:18,118 I heard the class was cancelled. 630 00:53:18,718 --> 00:53:20,689 So I decided to read some books. 631 00:53:21,029 --> 00:53:22,129 Leave the palace. 632 00:53:24,828 --> 00:53:26,058 I said, leave the palace. 633 00:53:26,058 --> 00:53:28,569 I am the Crown Prince's friend. 634 00:53:28,729 --> 00:53:30,439 I will follow his order. 635 00:53:31,169 --> 00:53:34,268 He has not told me to leave the palace. 636 00:53:36,669 --> 00:53:39,578 Everyone. Search thoroughly. 637 00:53:39,839 --> 00:53:40,908 - Yes, sir. - Yes, sir. 638 00:54:07,308 --> 00:54:09,609 Sir. It is not seen anywhere. 639 00:54:09,609 --> 00:54:10,979 Search thoroughly again. 640 00:54:11,339 --> 00:54:12,739 Under the desk and behind the folding screen. 641 00:54:12,739 --> 00:54:14,408 Do not miss anything. 642 00:54:14,948 --> 00:54:17,578 - Yes, sir. - Search thoroughly. 643 00:54:18,018 --> 00:54:19,078 - Yes, sir. - Yes, sir. 644 00:54:27,529 --> 00:54:28,689 I have found it. 645 00:54:34,229 --> 00:54:35,498 This is not the one. 646 00:54:36,529 --> 00:54:38,569 Have you still not learned the letters yet? 647 00:54:38,569 --> 00:54:39,939 I am sorry, sir. 648 00:54:41,709 --> 00:54:43,138 - Search again. - Yes, sir. 649 00:54:49,408 --> 00:54:52,718 (Your mother is a servant.) 650 00:55:04,029 --> 00:55:05,029 ("Records of the Grand Historian") 651 00:55:09,229 --> 00:55:10,439 ("Records of the Grand Historian") 652 00:55:12,569 --> 00:55:13,908 Everyone. Stop. 653 00:55:15,069 --> 00:55:17,339 The book is found. Let's return to the King's palace. 654 00:55:18,009 --> 00:55:19,538 - Yes, sir. - Yes, sir. 655 00:55:50,691 --> 00:55:52,521 The whole world... 656 00:55:53,637 --> 00:55:58,816 calls me the King and bows at me. 657 00:56:01,027 --> 00:56:02,357 But behind my back, 658 00:56:03,027 --> 00:56:06,828 they say I am the son of a lowly servant and laugh at me. 659 00:56:08,067 --> 00:56:09,368 Did you... 660 00:56:10,738 --> 00:56:15,437 also deceive me like them? 661 00:56:18,837 --> 00:56:20,977 I did not deceive you. 662 00:56:20,977 --> 00:56:22,047 What? 663 00:56:22,377 --> 00:56:24,817 I broke the taboo and read the forbidden book. 664 00:56:25,377 --> 00:56:27,417 Since I dared to disobeyed your royal command, 665 00:56:27,417 --> 00:56:29,218 I shall be punished. 666 00:56:29,687 --> 00:56:32,857 If you dethrone me, I will obey it. 667 00:56:32,857 --> 00:56:34,127 However, Grandfather, 668 00:56:34,857 --> 00:56:39,497 I have never deceived you once. 669 00:56:39,828 --> 00:56:43,928 I could have lied that I did not read the forbidden book. 670 00:56:43,928 --> 00:56:45,968 But I did not. 671 00:56:48,038 --> 00:56:50,607 Not lying to you. 672 00:56:51,038 --> 00:56:53,808 I believe that is the only way... 673 00:56:54,308 --> 00:56:56,678 I could show you my sincere heart. 674 00:56:59,817 --> 00:57:01,087 That day in 1762, 675 00:57:03,587 --> 00:57:07,587 you could have taken my life away too. 676 00:57:10,058 --> 00:57:12,058 Yet, you saved me, 677 00:57:13,558 --> 00:57:14,797 protected me, 678 00:57:16,727 --> 00:57:18,167 proclaimed me as the Crown Prince... 679 00:57:19,138 --> 00:57:21,607 and chose me as your successor. 680 00:57:23,238 --> 00:57:25,678 I am sorry I could not return your favour. 681 00:57:42,158 --> 00:57:43,828 How arrogant. 682 00:57:45,397 --> 00:57:48,167 Without knowing how to lie, 683 00:57:49,527 --> 00:57:52,897 you wanted to succeed my position? 684 00:58:07,448 --> 00:58:08,448 Your Majesty. 685 00:58:08,917 --> 00:58:11,558 We have found the book in the East Palace library. 686 00:58:11,817 --> 00:58:14,227 You did? Let me see. 687 00:58:27,567 --> 00:58:29,567 It is ripped. 688 00:58:31,538 --> 00:58:32,578 San. 689 00:58:35,607 --> 00:58:38,747 Did you rip this book? 690 00:58:39,777 --> 00:58:42,087 I ordered not to read this book. 691 00:58:42,587 --> 00:58:44,718 To keep my command, 692 00:58:44,718 --> 00:58:47,457 you ripped this book on purpose. 693 00:58:54,198 --> 00:58:55,598 Yes, Grandfather. 694 00:58:57,428 --> 00:58:59,968 I have ripped the book. 695 00:59:01,268 --> 00:59:05,178 I was afraid I would read the part you ordered not to read. 696 00:59:07,747 --> 00:59:10,078 So I'd ripped that page in advance. 697 00:59:11,047 --> 00:59:12,977 Yes! You should! 698 00:59:13,477 --> 00:59:15,788 That is my grandson! 699 00:59:18,026 --> 00:59:19,756 I did not know... 700 00:59:20,126 --> 00:59:22,666 how much you care about me. 701 00:59:23,526 --> 00:59:26,966 Just because I heard you had read the forbidden book, 702 00:59:26,966 --> 00:59:28,367 I got angry. 703 00:59:29,767 --> 00:59:31,977 What should I do? 704 00:59:32,106 --> 00:59:33,207 Oh, no. 705 00:59:35,477 --> 00:59:37,106 Your hands are cold. 706 00:59:38,177 --> 00:59:41,747 What are you doing? The Crown Prince is shivering. 707 00:59:42,046 --> 00:59:44,486 Bring my robe. 708 00:59:44,657 --> 00:59:46,057 Now! 709 00:59:53,457 --> 00:59:54,697 Give it to me. 710 00:59:55,804 --> 00:59:58,474 Here. 711 00:59:59,534 --> 01:00:00,574 It is all good. 712 01:00:17,083 --> 01:00:20,554 Your Highness, your friend Hong Duk Ro is here. 713 01:00:45,313 --> 01:00:47,724 I heard you were looking for me. 714 01:00:47,954 --> 01:00:50,353 I called you to ask some questions. 715 01:00:51,793 --> 01:00:53,494 The book was ripped. 716 01:00:54,664 --> 01:00:56,293 The part His Majesty... 717 01:00:56,423 --> 01:00:58,664 had banned to read. 718 01:00:59,894 --> 01:01:01,463 Did you rip it? 719 01:01:07,034 --> 01:01:08,403 Was it you? 720 01:01:09,173 --> 01:01:10,304 Your Highness. 721 01:01:12,074 --> 01:01:13,144 Actually... 722 01:01:15,414 --> 01:01:18,054 Yes, it was me. 723 01:01:18,713 --> 01:01:22,384 I was scared His Majesty would get angry at you. 724 01:01:28,963 --> 01:01:30,264 Thank you, Duk Ro. 725 01:01:30,864 --> 01:01:32,733 You saved me today. 726 01:01:32,994 --> 01:01:36,164 I will never forget what you did for me today. 727 01:01:36,164 --> 01:01:39,103 It was nothing. I should thank you for your generosity. 728 01:01:39,134 --> 01:01:42,273 Always stay with me. 729 01:01:43,574 --> 01:01:45,673 When I take the throne, 730 01:01:45,813 --> 01:01:48,184 I will pay back your loyalty. 731 01:01:48,284 --> 01:01:49,614 Your generosity is immeasurable. 732 01:02:02,623 --> 01:02:05,434 I thought Duk Im was supposed to take a class with us today. 733 01:02:05,594 --> 01:02:08,864 We were supposed to do it, but I have no idea where she is. 734 01:02:09,264 --> 01:02:11,833 We were planning to sneak into the Royal Kitchen tonight. 735 01:02:12,934 --> 01:02:15,144 She will not ditch us, will she? 736 01:02:15,144 --> 01:02:18,014 Why is it just the three of you? Where is Duk Im? 737 01:02:18,014 --> 01:02:21,344 We have not seen her all day either. 738 01:02:21,344 --> 01:02:23,014 - That is true. - She is right. 739 01:02:23,884 --> 01:02:24,914 - We will get going. - We will get going. 740 01:02:24,914 --> 01:02:26,414 - We will get going. - Hurry up. 741 01:02:29,054 --> 01:02:31,793 Why is Duk Im, that little kid, not coming? 742 01:02:32,023 --> 01:02:33,894 What kind of prank is she up to? 743 01:02:46,304 --> 01:02:48,204 Where did you go after skipping the class? 744 01:02:48,543 --> 01:02:49,804 My lady. 745 01:02:52,043 --> 01:02:54,583 Duk Im! 746 01:03:17,063 --> 01:03:20,503 Your cold will get worse. Please go back to the palace now. 747 01:03:21,773 --> 01:03:23,474 I am fine now, Mother. 748 01:03:24,244 --> 01:03:25,914 What were you doing? 749 01:03:28,344 --> 01:03:29,483 I was just... 750 01:03:30,144 --> 01:03:31,514 watching. 751 01:03:32,853 --> 01:03:35,054 The place I will live in for the rest of my life. 752 01:03:39,824 --> 01:03:43,423 About the favour you asked of me last time. 753 01:03:44,164 --> 01:03:46,634 Did you find her? 754 01:03:49,233 --> 01:03:51,074 I heard the young maid you were looking for... 755 01:03:51,903 --> 01:03:53,733 had left the palace already. 756 01:03:54,403 --> 01:03:57,003 She left? How? 757 01:03:57,543 --> 01:03:59,543 She said she was a maid at East Palace. 758 01:03:59,744 --> 01:04:03,543 I, the owner of the palace, is alive. She cannot leave. 759 01:04:06,813 --> 01:04:08,324 Let us assume she left. 760 01:04:09,054 --> 01:04:11,324 Leaving is better than dying. 761 01:04:14,293 --> 01:04:16,494 What do you think will happen... 762 01:04:16,523 --> 01:04:19,094 if His Majesty finds out about your visit to Consort Yeong? 763 01:04:19,693 --> 01:04:21,733 Not only you, but also the young maid... 764 01:04:21,733 --> 01:04:23,304 will receive a heavy punishment. 765 01:04:29,943 --> 01:04:32,773 Do not be so disappointed. 766 01:04:33,144 --> 01:04:36,983 As time goes by, he will forget about Consort Yeong. 767 01:04:38,083 --> 01:04:41,824 I will find her for you then. 768 01:04:41,954 --> 01:04:44,653 No. You do not need to. 769 01:04:47,153 --> 01:04:48,923 What you said is right. 770 01:04:49,224 --> 01:04:52,534 It is no good for me to meet the young maid again. 771 01:04:53,333 --> 01:04:54,664 I am the Crown Prince. 772 01:04:55,034 --> 01:04:57,704 And she is a mere young maid. 773 01:04:58,434 --> 01:05:00,333 We cannot be friends, 774 01:05:01,204 --> 01:05:04,614 nor sit together and see each other's face like we're equal. 775 01:05:05,443 --> 01:05:07,813 As you said she had left the palace, 776 01:05:09,483 --> 01:05:10,884 I will believe so. 777 01:05:13,684 --> 01:05:15,554 I will not search for her anymore. 778 01:05:46,753 --> 01:05:50,284 Your Highness, are you looking for someone? 779 01:05:51,083 --> 01:05:52,293 No, I am not. 780 01:06:00,463 --> 01:06:02,134 - Your Highness. - Your Highness. 781 01:06:02,333 --> 01:06:04,164 - Your Highness. - Your Highness. 782 01:06:06,574 --> 01:06:09,403 - Your Highness. - Your Highness. 783 01:06:10,474 --> 01:06:11,873 Your Highness. 784 01:06:15,313 --> 01:06:16,484 Your Highness. 785 01:06:20,354 --> 01:06:21,583 My lady. 786 01:06:35,604 --> 01:06:37,264 If I ever see you again, 787 01:06:37,904 --> 01:06:40,203 I just wanted to thank you. 788 01:06:41,904 --> 01:06:43,663 For staying with me... 789 01:06:44,304 --> 01:06:46,644 on the day I was hurt the most. 790 01:06:47,644 --> 01:06:49,743 Crying too much is not good for your body. 791 01:06:50,444 --> 01:06:53,984 But it is better for you to stay away from me. 792 01:06:56,154 --> 01:06:59,923 Those who are with me will be in danger. 793 01:07:02,363 --> 01:07:05,234 Whatever danger I may face, 794 01:07:05,594 --> 01:07:07,394 I will stay with you. 795 01:07:12,104 --> 01:07:13,234 I know. 796 01:07:14,274 --> 01:07:15,474 Thank you. 797 01:09:00,743 --> 01:09:03,144 ("Moral Education for Women") 798 01:09:19,363 --> 01:09:21,863 ("Moral Education for Women") 799 01:09:23,764 --> 01:09:27,203 (Your mother is a servant.) 800 01:09:28,243 --> 01:09:31,413 I'm sure I saved the Crown Prince at that time. 801 01:09:32,713 --> 01:09:34,344 If I told him this, 802 01:09:35,043 --> 01:09:36,814 would he make me a consort? 803 01:09:39,354 --> 01:09:41,524 I should be grateful that I'm still alive. 804 01:09:41,923 --> 01:09:44,623 I was so fearless back then. 805 01:09:45,024 --> 01:09:46,194 Sure, I was. 806 01:09:48,394 --> 01:09:49,594 Let's go. 807 01:09:52,934 --> 01:09:55,764 Lady Sung, aren't you on duty today? 808 01:09:55,963 --> 01:09:58,474 I changed it to tomorrow. Today's my day off. 809 01:10:03,304 --> 01:10:04,404 Hey, Sung Duk Im! 810 01:10:04,913 --> 01:10:06,844 You put a frog in our sock, didn't you? 811 01:10:07,113 --> 01:10:09,243 No, not this time. I swear. 812 01:10:11,554 --> 01:10:13,054 Stop right there. 813 01:10:18,823 --> 01:10:20,323 I apologize, my lady. 814 01:10:26,134 --> 01:10:27,293 Sung Duk Im. 815 01:10:28,104 --> 01:10:29,333 Yes, my lady. 816 01:10:29,333 --> 01:10:31,634 I hear your handwriting is pretty nice. 817 01:10:32,333 --> 01:10:34,634 Will you write a letter on my behalf later? 818 01:10:35,144 --> 01:10:36,203 Sure. 819 01:10:48,354 --> 01:10:49,384 Duk Im. 820 01:10:49,923 --> 01:10:52,024 Your friends have been waiting for you. 821 01:10:52,194 --> 01:10:53,524 I know. I'm on my way. 822 01:10:53,753 --> 01:10:55,194 It's not that way. 823 01:10:55,194 --> 01:10:57,163 I'm taking the shortcut. I'm late. 824 01:11:34,333 --> 01:11:35,333 ("Tale of Kwak and Jang") 825 01:12:09,261 --> 01:12:11,860 (Special thanks to Nam Kee Ae and Ha Seok Jin for their appearance) 826 01:12:20,644 --> 01:12:23,613 (The Red Sleeve) 827 01:12:23,770 --> 01:12:27,498 Your Highness, I've committed a mortal sin. 828 01:12:27,498 --> 01:12:29,668 Gosh, you met my brother? 829 01:12:29,668 --> 01:12:32,468 I can't dare look at his face. 830 01:12:32,638 --> 01:12:34,308 Are you the librarian maid? 831 01:12:34,308 --> 01:12:35,638 What is your name? 832 01:12:35,638 --> 01:12:37,937 - Hong Duk Ro. - Master Hong? 833 01:12:37,937 --> 01:12:40,878 A tiger came in Hansung and killed 12 people already. 834 01:12:40,878 --> 01:12:42,117 The soldiers... 835 01:12:42,117 --> 01:12:44,178 must not be mobilized to kill the tiger. 836 01:12:44,178 --> 01:12:46,388 If you make a move now, His Majesty will hear it. 837 01:12:46,388 --> 01:12:49,117 I know it's dangerous. But you're the only one. 838 01:12:49,117 --> 01:12:50,787 No one else can do this.