1 00:00:06,640 --> 00:00:07,709 (This program is a work of imagination...) 2 00:00:07,709 --> 00:00:08,780 (based on historical figures.) 3 00:00:08,780 --> 00:00:09,780 (It may include fictitious details and psychological description.) 4 00:00:10,404 --> 00:00:11,805 - Oh, my gosh. - What? 5 00:00:12,975 --> 00:00:14,375 (Episode 5) 6 00:00:15,244 --> 00:00:17,014 - All right. - Nice. 7 00:00:17,714 --> 00:00:18,814 My turn. 8 00:00:18,814 --> 00:00:21,014 - You are drunk. - Everyone. 9 00:00:21,284 --> 00:00:23,054 - Oh, my. - You are here. 10 00:00:23,514 --> 00:00:25,124 - Here it is. - Okay. 11 00:00:25,654 --> 00:00:27,595 - My gosh. - Yes. 12 00:00:27,595 --> 00:00:29,694 - What was that? - My goodness. 13 00:00:29,694 --> 00:00:31,295 That is not good. 14 00:00:31,725 --> 00:00:33,734 I feel good today. 15 00:00:33,734 --> 00:00:35,295 Oh, my. 16 00:00:35,295 --> 00:00:37,065 Is it this place? 17 00:00:37,065 --> 00:00:39,065 - My lord. - Oh, yes. 18 00:00:39,065 --> 00:00:40,234 - Gosh. - Gosh. 19 00:00:40,234 --> 00:00:42,075 Let us get drunk tonight. 20 00:00:42,334 --> 00:00:43,804 You came. 21 00:00:45,874 --> 00:00:47,075 Come on. 22 00:00:53,280 --> 00:00:54,810 I have never seen you before. 23 00:00:55,679 --> 00:00:57,149 Are you the new one? 24 00:00:57,149 --> 00:01:01,090 I am a hawker. 25 00:01:01,090 --> 00:01:03,920 My lord. You should stay more. 26 00:01:03,920 --> 00:01:05,419 - Why are you leaving already? - Well... 27 00:01:06,020 --> 00:01:07,889 Should I stay more then? 28 00:01:07,889 --> 00:01:09,389 Let us go in. 29 00:01:09,389 --> 00:01:11,929 - There you go. - Great. 30 00:01:40,360 --> 00:01:41,630 Master Hong? 31 00:01:43,830 --> 00:01:45,699 Where is the Crown Prince? 32 00:01:47,500 --> 00:01:49,830 Who are these people? 33 00:01:52,470 --> 00:01:55,240 Did you come all the way here knowing nothing? 34 00:01:55,570 --> 00:01:56,570 Pardon? 35 00:01:56,809 --> 00:01:59,410 Whether you knew it or not, 36 00:02:00,179 --> 00:02:01,649 I have one conclusion. 37 00:02:08,519 --> 00:02:10,289 - Kill her. - Yes, sir. 38 00:02:13,620 --> 00:02:14,759 Stop. 39 00:02:47,359 --> 00:02:48,430 You. 40 00:02:49,729 --> 00:02:51,729 Were you trying to kill the Crown Prince's maid... 41 00:02:53,030 --> 00:02:54,970 without my permission? 42 00:02:58,769 --> 00:03:00,910 Is she a maid from the East Palace? 43 00:03:03,639 --> 00:03:04,880 Please forgive me, Your Highness. 44 00:03:05,780 --> 00:03:07,979 I did not know she was a court maid. 45 00:03:07,979 --> 00:03:09,109 If I knew it, 46 00:03:10,280 --> 00:03:12,419 I would have not dared to kill her. 47 00:03:13,049 --> 00:03:14,949 You recognized me. 48 00:03:15,250 --> 00:03:16,720 You knew who I was and you still tried to kill me. 49 00:03:16,720 --> 00:03:17,789 Shut your mouth. 50 00:03:19,889 --> 00:03:21,630 You must have run into her a few times at the palace. 51 00:03:21,630 --> 00:03:23,090 Did you really not know her? 52 00:03:23,389 --> 00:03:26,530 She was not wearing a uniform, so I could not recognize her. 53 00:03:36,509 --> 00:03:37,509 Follow me. 54 00:03:56,729 --> 00:03:59,759 I came here... 55 00:03:59,759 --> 00:04:01,370 as I received an order from Queen Hong. 56 00:04:04,669 --> 00:04:05,739 You. 57 00:04:06,940 --> 00:04:08,440 Did you realize... 58 00:04:09,340 --> 00:04:11,180 what this place is for... 59 00:04:13,139 --> 00:04:14,380 and what I am doing here? 60 00:04:16,709 --> 00:04:17,980 I do not know for sure, 61 00:04:18,779 --> 00:04:20,889 but you are doing something important. 62 00:04:22,420 --> 00:04:23,990 It is my fault. 63 00:04:24,690 --> 00:04:26,490 I would never do this again. 64 00:04:27,589 --> 00:04:29,990 Since when was your owner my mother? 65 00:04:31,800 --> 00:04:33,730 I thought you were my person. 66 00:04:34,930 --> 00:04:37,300 That is why when Princess Hwawan was trying to hurt you, 67 00:04:37,300 --> 00:04:39,170 I tried to stop her at all costs. 68 00:04:41,469 --> 00:04:42,570 But were you... 69 00:04:44,009 --> 00:04:45,540 serving my mother... 70 00:04:46,810 --> 00:04:48,349 and not me even back then? 71 00:04:52,880 --> 00:04:55,089 You came to a place you are not allowed to come today. 72 00:04:58,519 --> 00:05:00,019 If I kill you, 73 00:05:01,690 --> 00:05:03,389 I can keep your mouth shut. 74 00:05:10,399 --> 00:05:12,099 Why are you not scared? 75 00:05:13,399 --> 00:05:15,670 I can kill you right now. 76 00:05:17,040 --> 00:05:20,110 I know that you are capable of doing that. 77 00:05:21,782 --> 00:05:23,952 I know I should be scared, 78 00:05:25,782 --> 00:05:27,351 but strangely, 79 00:05:27,921 --> 00:05:29,551 I'm not scared. 80 00:05:38,361 --> 00:05:41,671 From now on, you are not the maid of the East Palace. 81 00:05:42,601 --> 00:05:45,041 - Pardon? - Leave the palace tomorrow. 82 00:05:45,442 --> 00:05:47,512 Your Highness, do you mean it? 83 00:05:47,611 --> 00:05:49,411 I apologize. 84 00:05:50,342 --> 00:05:54,282 I knew I wouldn't be killed if it was you, my master. 85 00:05:54,782 --> 00:05:56,882 I used my brain to conclude... 86 00:05:56,882 --> 00:05:59,621 that you would not kill me, 87 00:05:59,722 --> 00:06:02,621 but I could be killed if I refused to obey Queen Hong. 88 00:06:03,791 --> 00:06:05,361 I wanted to live. 89 00:06:06,861 --> 00:06:09,161 Why didn't you tell me in advance? 90 00:06:10,161 --> 00:06:13,402 In the end, you obeyed my mother and betrayed me. 91 00:06:13,402 --> 00:06:16,772 But I thought you did frequent the courtesan house. 92 00:06:17,442 --> 00:06:21,111 To visit a courtesan you adored. 93 00:06:21,541 --> 00:06:24,712 Then I understood why she was concerned. 94 00:06:24,882 --> 00:06:27,681 I made up an excuse for myself... 95 00:06:27,782 --> 00:06:30,251 that obeying her was for your sake. 96 00:06:30,882 --> 00:06:33,121 You thought I was a bum who would frequent the courtesan house... 97 00:06:33,522 --> 00:06:35,851 just to hook up courtesans? 98 00:06:35,851 --> 00:06:39,322 No, you aren't. But you are also a man, 99 00:06:39,661 --> 00:06:41,892 and not many men keep their desire under control... 100 00:06:41,892 --> 00:06:43,332 just to uphold their principles. 101 00:06:43,332 --> 00:06:45,532 What do you dare take me for? 102 00:06:46,301 --> 00:06:48,472 I'm the future king of this nation. 103 00:06:49,001 --> 00:06:52,171 If I waste my life away, having fun with courtesans, 104 00:06:52,171 --> 00:06:54,712 I wouldn't be able to show an example to my people. 105 00:06:55,572 --> 00:06:56,642 I... 106 00:06:57,342 --> 00:06:59,382 promised myself not to do anything... 107 00:06:59,382 --> 00:07:01,952 that could make me ashamed to face my people. 108 00:07:01,952 --> 00:07:03,282 Unlike you, 109 00:07:03,611 --> 00:07:06,551 quite a lot of young men commit shady things. 110 00:07:07,491 --> 00:07:10,192 Men are subject to uphold their principles... 111 00:07:10,192 --> 00:07:12,291 just as women are. 112 00:07:12,791 --> 00:07:14,532 You are admirable, Your Highness. 113 00:07:22,632 --> 00:07:24,472 Of course, I am. 114 00:07:25,202 --> 00:07:29,072 I'm extremely honoured... 115 00:07:29,342 --> 00:07:31,811 to have someone like you as my master. 116 00:07:32,041 --> 00:07:34,952 You will become a great king for sure. 117 00:07:35,311 --> 00:07:38,082 To imagine the world of peace under your reign, 118 00:07:38,082 --> 00:07:40,452 my heart can not help but race. 119 00:07:49,861 --> 00:07:51,462 - You. - Yes? 120 00:07:53,101 --> 00:07:55,101 Are you flattering me? 121 00:07:56,132 --> 00:07:57,371 No. 122 00:07:58,741 --> 00:08:00,072 I mean it. 123 00:08:06,981 --> 00:08:08,082 Gosh. 124 00:08:09,512 --> 00:08:10,582 Your Highness. 125 00:08:11,351 --> 00:08:13,652 Are you feeling better now? 126 00:08:29,772 --> 00:08:30,942 From now on, 127 00:08:32,001 --> 00:08:33,641 remain silent no matter what. 128 00:08:35,842 --> 00:08:39,011 Even if you're surprised, you must act like you are not. 129 00:09:47,381 --> 00:09:48,412 Kill her. 130 00:09:49,452 --> 00:09:52,422 This girl is a maid from the East Palace. 131 00:09:52,981 --> 00:09:56,521 I summoned her myself to run an errand for us. 132 00:09:57,792 --> 00:09:59,662 There was a ruckus because of a misunderstanding. 133 00:10:00,322 --> 00:10:01,432 Yes, Your Highness. 134 00:10:02,031 --> 00:10:05,162 Did you summon that maid? 135 00:10:05,401 --> 00:10:08,172 You should have let me know then. 136 00:10:08,832 --> 00:10:11,942 But strangely, I don't remember. 137 00:10:12,001 --> 00:10:16,371 You still have a bad memory. 138 00:10:22,552 --> 00:10:25,481 Forgive me, Your Highness. I must've forgotten again. 139 00:10:25,621 --> 00:10:27,952 It's okay. Be careful next time. 140 00:10:28,692 --> 00:10:30,251 Thank you. 141 00:10:32,021 --> 00:10:35,131 Doesn't Princess Cheongsun adore you? 142 00:10:36,192 --> 00:10:39,361 You transcribed books with the princesses. 143 00:10:39,761 --> 00:10:41,702 Greetings to you, my lords. 144 00:10:41,702 --> 00:10:44,401 (The princesses' husbands) 145 00:10:50,172 --> 00:10:51,781 (Dongdukhoe) 146 00:10:51,781 --> 00:10:54,452 "Dongdukhoe." 147 00:10:55,582 --> 00:10:56,651 Then... 148 00:10:57,251 --> 00:10:58,351 Dongdukhoe. 149 00:10:59,952 --> 00:11:03,092 Welcome. You're now part of Dongdukhoe. 150 00:11:04,021 --> 00:11:06,562 She's not exactly part of this. 151 00:11:07,222 --> 00:11:09,062 She's just going to run petty errands. 152 00:11:09,062 --> 00:11:12,562 As long as she's here alive, she's part of Dongdukhoe. 153 00:11:13,861 --> 00:11:14,901 May I... 154 00:11:16,332 --> 00:11:18,871 look more into this maid's identity? 155 00:11:18,871 --> 00:11:20,542 His Highness couldn't have... 156 00:11:20,942 --> 00:11:23,611 brought someone with an unknown identity here. 157 00:11:23,611 --> 00:11:26,741 It never kills you to be careful. 158 00:11:30,351 --> 00:11:32,121 Her name is Sung Duk Im. 159 00:11:32,682 --> 00:11:36,521 Her father is Sung Yoon Hwan, the steward of the Hong family. 160 00:11:37,251 --> 00:11:38,991 Her teacher is Court Lady Seo of the East Palace. 161 00:11:39,861 --> 00:11:41,491 Her close colleagues are... 162 00:11:41,491 --> 00:11:44,662 Kim Bok Yeon, Son Young Hee, and Bae Kyung Hee. 163 00:11:45,531 --> 00:11:49,001 None of those maids are suspicious. 164 00:11:50,631 --> 00:11:51,641 Is this enough? 165 00:11:52,371 --> 00:11:53,501 Of course. 166 00:12:02,552 --> 00:12:03,651 Let me... 167 00:12:04,621 --> 00:12:06,781 report you about your guards now. 168 00:12:32,942 --> 00:12:34,011 Let's go. 169 00:12:46,222 --> 00:12:47,422 Come to think of it, 170 00:12:48,761 --> 00:12:50,692 I have something to buy you. 171 00:13:21,162 --> 00:13:22,891 "Culture and Institutions of Joseon." 172 00:13:23,692 --> 00:13:24,802 It's a nice book. 173 00:13:29,031 --> 00:13:30,072 All right. 174 00:13:32,072 --> 00:13:35,771 Oh, my. I didn't expect to see this book here. 175 00:13:50,491 --> 00:13:51,491 Wait. 176 00:13:53,192 --> 00:13:55,092 Do you know this book? 177 00:13:55,792 --> 00:13:56,891 I don't. 178 00:13:57,432 --> 00:14:00,231 I was very impressed when I read it. 179 00:14:02,031 --> 00:14:03,172 You should read it too. 180 00:14:11,381 --> 00:14:13,412 Read one book a month, 181 00:14:13,781 --> 00:14:16,281 and transcribe the sentences you don't understand. 182 00:14:17,182 --> 00:14:18,552 I'll teach you what they mean. 183 00:14:22,891 --> 00:14:25,361 - Where's your answer? - Yes, Your Highness. 184 00:14:27,162 --> 00:14:30,861 You don't seem so delighted. 185 00:14:31,332 --> 00:14:33,832 Yes, I am delighted. 186 00:14:34,972 --> 00:14:37,001 - Are you sure? - Yes, I'm sure. 187 00:14:37,401 --> 00:14:39,572 I committed a huge sin today. 188 00:14:39,572 --> 00:14:43,042 But you're not punishing me gravely. 189 00:14:43,271 --> 00:14:45,042 I'm grateful for this light punishment. 190 00:14:46,141 --> 00:14:47,182 Punishment? 191 00:14:48,712 --> 00:14:50,651 I granted you these valuable books... 192 00:14:51,351 --> 00:14:53,952 and offered to teach you what you don't understand. 193 00:14:54,381 --> 00:14:55,651 Why is that a punishment? 194 00:14:56,052 --> 00:14:57,521 What on earth? 195 00:14:57,792 --> 00:15:00,292 Is this supposed to be an award? 196 00:15:00,991 --> 00:15:04,601 Of course, not. It's an award. 197 00:15:04,601 --> 00:15:06,901 I only made a slip of the tongue. 198 00:15:07,202 --> 00:15:10,832 I feel embarrassed to be awarded for what I did wrong. 199 00:15:11,131 --> 00:15:12,271 Please take it back. 200 00:15:12,271 --> 00:15:13,641 Should I give you a punishment? 201 00:15:13,641 --> 00:15:15,241 I'd love the award. 202 00:15:15,572 --> 00:15:19,111 For your boundless generosity, thank you again... 203 00:15:19,241 --> 00:15:20,641 - and again... - Shut it. 204 00:15:21,042 --> 00:15:24,922 I don't like how you always read useless novels. 205 00:15:24,922 --> 00:15:26,552 That's why I especially gave those to you. 206 00:15:27,452 --> 00:15:28,922 We avoided the crisis... 207 00:15:28,922 --> 00:15:31,292 when the tiger appeared as I read a book. 208 00:15:31,292 --> 00:15:34,631 The situation was a bit of an emergency then. 209 00:15:35,231 --> 00:15:37,231 We had to gather the court ladies in a hurry. 210 00:15:38,361 --> 00:15:40,231 You have to drop a drop of honey... 211 00:15:40,231 --> 00:15:42,832 for bees or an army of ants to gather. 212 00:15:43,432 --> 00:15:45,172 Court ladies are not an army of ants. 213 00:15:45,641 --> 00:15:48,042 You're going too far. 214 00:15:55,281 --> 00:15:56,312 Your Highness. 215 00:15:58,781 --> 00:16:01,052 I shouldn't have said that. 216 00:16:02,491 --> 00:16:04,021 Please forgive me. 217 00:16:13,501 --> 00:16:14,601 When I said... 218 00:16:15,572 --> 00:16:17,531 I could kill you, 219 00:16:18,472 --> 00:16:19,972 you weren't scared. 220 00:16:23,141 --> 00:16:24,712 Now I know the reason. 221 00:16:28,452 --> 00:16:29,712 In your heart, 222 00:16:31,251 --> 00:16:32,981 I'm still the old Crown Prince's Lecturer. 223 00:16:39,861 --> 00:16:42,991 Why did I lie and pretend as the Crown Prince's Lecturer? 224 00:16:44,193 --> 00:16:47,793 At first, it was annoying to correct your misunderstanding. 225 00:16:49,979 --> 00:16:51,410 After some time, 226 00:16:53,950 --> 00:16:55,789 I didn't want to tell the truth. 227 00:16:58,066 --> 00:16:59,176 Because... 228 00:17:00,990 --> 00:17:03,460 the time I spent with you in the library... 229 00:17:06,387 --> 00:17:07,758 was special. 230 00:17:11,383 --> 00:17:14,383 While I was with you in the library, 231 00:17:16,524 --> 00:17:18,863 I thought you were being swayed by me. 232 00:17:23,664 --> 00:17:25,333 But I'm not sure now. 233 00:17:31,333 --> 00:17:32,603 Was I correct? 234 00:17:36,543 --> 00:17:37,613 Were you... 235 00:17:38,744 --> 00:17:40,383 swayed by me? 236 00:17:43,184 --> 00:17:44,284 Or... 237 00:17:46,583 --> 00:17:47,653 was I... 238 00:17:50,153 --> 00:17:51,694 swayed by you? 239 00:18:27,994 --> 00:18:29,694 Carrying heavy books... 240 00:18:29,934 --> 00:18:31,563 is your punishment for following me. 241 00:18:33,833 --> 00:18:35,373 I have something to do. 242 00:18:35,373 --> 00:18:36,903 Go back to the palace first. 243 00:18:38,603 --> 00:18:40,403 Have a look at my products. 244 00:18:41,744 --> 00:18:43,444 It's cheap. 245 00:18:46,883 --> 00:18:49,254 - We have good products. - We sell nice goods. 246 00:19:16,873 --> 00:19:17,944 Because... 247 00:19:19,744 --> 00:19:22,284 the time I spent with you in the library... 248 00:19:25,153 --> 00:19:26,454 was special. 249 00:19:49,014 --> 00:19:50,373 Done. It looks good on you. 250 00:19:51,143 --> 00:19:53,714 You made this headpiece, right? 251 00:19:53,714 --> 00:19:56,214 I am the only one who can make like this. 252 00:19:56,613 --> 00:19:58,653 Ms. Bae, you're the best! 253 00:19:58,653 --> 00:20:00,784 Your clothes will get crumpled. 254 00:20:02,754 --> 00:20:05,093 - Duk Im, you're here. - Yes. 255 00:20:05,293 --> 00:20:06,464 Didn't you bring the ceremonial robe? 256 00:20:07,063 --> 00:20:09,093 - You didn't bring it? - Yes. 257 00:20:09,093 --> 00:20:10,563 The coming-of-age ceremony is just around the corner. 258 00:20:10,563 --> 00:20:12,164 We were supposed to try it on together in advance. 259 00:20:12,164 --> 00:20:13,833 Yes, I forgot. 260 00:20:14,103 --> 00:20:16,573 Why are your eyes so blank? 261 00:20:16,704 --> 00:20:17,974 You didn't sleep well last night? 262 00:20:21,613 --> 00:20:22,714 Excuse me. 263 00:20:25,014 --> 00:20:27,014 I'm going to say something weird. 264 00:20:27,414 --> 00:20:28,853 Promise not to laugh. 265 00:20:31,254 --> 00:20:36,424 I think someone has a crush on me. 266 00:20:40,563 --> 00:20:41,994 Forget about it. 267 00:20:43,563 --> 00:20:46,803 Gosh, Bok Yeon. You're so pretty! 268 00:20:47,734 --> 00:20:48,803 Turn around. 269 00:20:49,873 --> 00:20:50,974 Oh, gosh. 270 00:20:50,974 --> 00:20:52,603 Kyung Hee made the headpiece, right? 271 00:20:53,343 --> 00:20:55,043 You have such a talent. 272 00:20:55,373 --> 00:20:57,643 - Have a straight posture. - Right foot or left foot? 273 00:20:57,643 --> 00:21:00,244 - Keep your back straight. - Right foot. 274 00:21:00,643 --> 00:21:02,014 You got it, right? Try yourselves. 275 00:21:04,313 --> 00:21:06,823 - Slowly go down more gracefully. - Like this. 276 00:21:06,823 --> 00:21:07,954 - Okay. - I'll try once more. 277 00:21:09,123 --> 00:21:10,224 - Left foot. - Do properly. 278 00:21:10,954 --> 00:21:13,293 Strain your head and back. 279 00:21:13,524 --> 00:21:15,063 - Good. - Try again. 280 00:21:18,234 --> 00:21:19,333 - In that position... - Oh, my. 281 00:21:23,534 --> 00:21:25,744 - Oh, my. - He's so handsome. 282 00:21:30,343 --> 00:21:31,514 Oh, gosh. 283 00:21:33,214 --> 00:21:34,313 - Bok Yeon! - Bok Yeon! 284 00:21:36,954 --> 00:21:38,083 Lady Sung, 285 00:21:38,823 --> 00:21:41,454 can we have a word? 286 00:21:53,803 --> 00:21:56,573 I came because I was sorry... 287 00:21:56,573 --> 00:21:58,073 to surprise you last night. 288 00:21:59,303 --> 00:22:00,803 Are you disappointed with me? 289 00:22:01,843 --> 00:22:04,373 You tried to kill me without listening to my explanation. 290 00:22:04,843 --> 00:22:08,214 Well, okay. Please go back. 291 00:22:08,214 --> 00:22:10,754 I can't blame you because it's my fault, 292 00:22:11,184 --> 00:22:14,383 but it's heartbreaking to look at you with those eyes on me. 293 00:22:17,553 --> 00:22:19,393 Do you think I'm stupid? 294 00:22:19,916 --> 00:22:22,646 Do you think I don't know what kind of person you are? 295 00:22:24,393 --> 00:22:27,204 - What kind of person am I? - You're a scary person. 296 00:22:27,464 --> 00:22:29,303 You're far scarier than what court ladies know about you. 297 00:22:29,674 --> 00:22:30,704 Oh, no. 298 00:22:31,573 --> 00:22:33,274 Aren't you being too wary of me? 299 00:22:34,543 --> 00:22:39,043 I'm thinking about building a friendship with you. 300 00:22:39,043 --> 00:22:41,214 Why would I build a friendship with you? 301 00:22:41,214 --> 00:22:44,784 Because we have to risk our lives together for our master. 302 00:22:48,893 --> 00:22:50,424 Whether you like it or not, 303 00:22:50,724 --> 00:22:52,694 we are comrades in the same boat. 304 00:22:53,563 --> 00:22:57,093 So I'm curious about something. 305 00:22:57,534 --> 00:23:00,063 - Would you answer my question? - What is it? 306 00:23:01,633 --> 00:23:05,403 How does the Crown Prince think about you? 307 00:23:13,414 --> 00:23:14,883 To understand... 308 00:23:16,214 --> 00:23:17,813 what he did last night... 309 00:23:19,553 --> 00:23:21,153 for you, there's only one answer. 310 00:23:25,964 --> 00:23:27,964 Why do you ask me about his heart? 311 00:23:29,194 --> 00:23:31,234 Ask him about his heart. 312 00:23:31,534 --> 00:23:34,464 I can't ask this question to a prince who will be a king. 313 00:23:34,764 --> 00:23:37,133 I should just figure it out. 314 00:23:39,974 --> 00:23:41,403 If you have no intention of answering my question, 315 00:23:42,514 --> 00:23:43,843 I'll leave. 316 00:23:47,914 --> 00:23:49,883 Aren't you curious about my heart? 317 00:23:55,724 --> 00:23:57,793 How I think about him. 318 00:23:58,694 --> 00:24:00,393 That's not important. 319 00:24:02,264 --> 00:24:03,633 Court lady's heart... 320 00:24:05,363 --> 00:24:06,934 is none of our business. 321 00:24:30,924 --> 00:24:33,164 If you pull, I have to follow. 322 00:24:33,764 --> 00:24:35,363 If you push, I have to move away. 323 00:24:36,333 --> 00:24:39,303 You don't need my thoughts and will. 324 00:24:41,034 --> 00:24:42,274 This is the life of a court lady. 325 00:25:06,393 --> 00:25:07,424 Duk Im. 326 00:25:11,734 --> 00:25:12,803 Duk Im. 327 00:25:14,603 --> 00:25:18,674 Why did Crown Prince's Lecturer come all the way here... 328 00:25:19,043 --> 00:25:20,744 look for you and see you? 329 00:25:21,373 --> 00:25:24,514 Why? What would be the reason? 330 00:25:25,113 --> 00:25:29,014 What did you have to talk about privately? 331 00:25:34,184 --> 00:25:35,254 A book. 332 00:25:36,494 --> 00:25:39,424 He could not find the book the Crown Prince had to use for a lecture. 333 00:25:39,424 --> 00:25:42,994 If Master Hong cannot find it, he could be called to account. 334 00:25:43,333 --> 00:25:44,994 I serve closely on His Highness. 335 00:25:45,234 --> 00:25:48,774 He wanted me to check if the book is in the East Palace. 336 00:25:59,193 --> 00:26:00,992 What? That was what it was about? 337 00:26:02,562 --> 00:26:05,733 Oh, my. Master Hong cannot receive a punishment. 338 00:26:06,002 --> 00:26:08,203 Duk Im, hurry up and find him the book. 339 00:26:08,643 --> 00:26:11,102 Oh, yes. I should go and look for it quickly. 340 00:26:11,473 --> 00:26:13,973 - I will get going. - Hurry up. 341 00:26:14,713 --> 00:26:17,282 - Duk Im, I thank you for him. - All right. 342 00:26:25,758 --> 00:26:28,419 It is the list of Crown Prince's Guards I recommended. 343 00:26:32,998 --> 00:26:35,028 I did not prepare a list. 344 00:26:35,329 --> 00:26:38,169 There is no traitor among the people I recommended. 345 00:26:39,139 --> 00:26:40,998 They are all from my family, Jung. 346 00:26:41,068 --> 00:26:44,139 There is no traitor among those from Jung family? 347 00:26:44,439 --> 00:26:46,379 You are so naive. 348 00:26:46,379 --> 00:26:48,949 Would it not be better than those from Hong family? 349 00:26:48,949 --> 00:26:51,609 I am the only Hong here. 350 00:26:51,949 --> 00:26:53,718 Are you saying that I am a traitor? 351 00:26:55,988 --> 00:26:57,949 Should I tell the Crown Prince? 352 00:27:00,189 --> 00:27:02,458 Give me the list by tomorrow. 353 00:27:11,968 --> 00:27:13,068 Someone... 354 00:27:13,899 --> 00:27:17,538 saw you coming out from Second State Councillor Hong Jung Yeo's house. 355 00:27:19,079 --> 00:27:20,508 You should explain. 356 00:27:20,879 --> 00:27:22,149 Do I really have to explain it... 357 00:27:22,679 --> 00:27:24,879 to you? 358 00:27:24,879 --> 00:27:26,518 It is important. You should explain. 359 00:27:26,518 --> 00:27:28,119 If you do not, I will tell the Crown Prince. 360 00:27:28,119 --> 00:27:29,218 I will explain. 361 00:27:29,818 --> 00:27:31,119 Sure I can. 362 00:27:32,818 --> 00:27:34,818 After you give me the list. 363 00:27:37,089 --> 00:27:38,958 It is something important. 364 00:27:40,429 --> 00:27:41,528 You must... 365 00:27:42,699 --> 00:27:44,699 hear my explanation. 366 00:27:56,609 --> 00:27:59,149 Why does the Crown Prince trust a guy like him? 367 00:27:59,149 --> 00:28:01,548 He served His Highness for a long time. 368 00:28:01,778 --> 00:28:03,548 Even though he is Hong, 369 00:28:03,818 --> 00:28:05,689 do not doubt his loyalty. 370 00:28:05,988 --> 00:28:07,018 Doo Sung. 371 00:28:07,788 --> 00:28:09,258 He is dangerous. 372 00:28:10,189 --> 00:28:11,458 You will see. 373 00:28:12,028 --> 00:28:14,199 The world will know... 374 00:28:14,199 --> 00:28:15,629 that my suspicion was right. 375 00:28:15,629 --> 00:28:17,199 There should be no conflicts. 376 00:28:18,899 --> 00:28:20,038 What is important now... 377 00:28:20,669 --> 00:28:23,568 is to help the Crown Prince take the throne safely. 378 00:28:25,439 --> 00:28:30,278 What a witty answer to such a difficult problem! 379 00:28:33,518 --> 00:28:36,619 The Crown Prince never disappoints... 380 00:28:36,619 --> 00:28:39,119 his grandfather. 381 00:28:39,389 --> 00:28:43,389 Of course. The Crown Prince... 382 00:28:43,389 --> 00:28:45,929 never disappoints me. 383 00:28:48,899 --> 00:28:52,738 It was such a tricky question. But he is special. 384 00:28:55,768 --> 00:29:00,879 I think he got that from me. 385 00:29:01,238 --> 00:29:03,708 Do you also agree? 386 00:29:03,708 --> 00:29:04,909 Of course, I do. 387 00:29:05,518 --> 00:29:10,048 His intelligence is all from you, Your Majesty. 388 00:29:10,149 --> 00:29:13,218 It is a blessing for the country. 389 00:29:13,288 --> 00:29:17,288 I have seen many people of talent at the National Academy, 390 00:29:17,288 --> 00:29:20,659 but no one was as good as the Crown Prince. 391 00:29:21,028 --> 00:29:22,129 Is that so? 392 00:29:23,829 --> 00:29:27,568 The Crown Prince is indeed the flower of the flock. 393 00:29:27,568 --> 00:29:28,839 That is right. 394 00:29:29,708 --> 00:29:30,869 Yes. 395 00:29:31,768 --> 00:29:33,679 Hey, wake up. 396 00:29:48,889 --> 00:29:50,288 Seriously. 397 00:29:53,498 --> 00:29:55,528 I think... 398 00:29:57,099 --> 00:29:58,399 the Crown Prince... 399 00:29:59,238 --> 00:30:01,439 is ready... 400 00:30:02,968 --> 00:30:05,339 to replace me. 401 00:30:09,778 --> 00:30:10,909 What do you think? 402 00:30:12,379 --> 00:30:14,879 You all agree, do you not? 403 00:30:19,218 --> 00:30:21,718 He is indeed the best. 404 00:30:25,458 --> 00:30:27,558 - Regency of the Crown Prince? - Yes. 405 00:30:27,558 --> 00:30:29,798 (A regency is a period of time when a crown prince governs the country.) 406 00:30:29,798 --> 00:30:33,068 Did Father really say that? 407 00:30:33,139 --> 00:30:35,298 It cannot be interpreted in another way, Mother. 408 00:30:36,008 --> 00:30:38,609 I think the King's letter will be issued soon. 409 00:30:38,609 --> 00:30:39,639 (King's letter is the King's order issued through Royal Secretariat.) 410 00:30:39,639 --> 00:30:42,449 He will become a regent? 411 00:30:42,449 --> 00:30:43,548 No way. 412 00:30:48,478 --> 00:30:51,349 The Prince Regent. 413 00:30:52,818 --> 00:30:55,159 The day has come in the end. 414 00:30:57,028 --> 00:30:59,199 It could be interpreted in another way. 415 00:30:59,199 --> 00:31:01,629 How is there another way? 416 00:31:02,228 --> 00:31:04,998 I also want to stay optimistic, but... 417 00:31:04,998 --> 00:31:06,139 You can still... 418 00:31:07,839 --> 00:31:09,738 interpret it in another way. 419 00:31:09,738 --> 00:31:11,308 Hey. 420 00:31:13,308 --> 00:31:14,909 How about abdication? 421 00:31:15,139 --> 00:31:18,149 Abdication? That is nonsense. 422 00:31:18,748 --> 00:31:21,318 The King will not let go of the throne. 423 00:31:21,679 --> 00:31:25,119 He talked about abdicating many times, but it was all a lie. 424 00:31:25,288 --> 00:31:26,958 You know that. 425 00:31:35,899 --> 00:31:37,498 The wind is blowing. 426 00:31:38,568 --> 00:31:41,439 We do not know if it is a breeze or a storm. 427 00:31:41,768 --> 00:31:43,909 When you do not know, you must... 428 00:31:44,538 --> 00:31:46,708 think it is a storm. 429 00:31:47,079 --> 00:31:50,649 A storm that can uproot even deep-rooted trees. 430 00:31:54,518 --> 00:31:57,748 You think the King lied again... 431 00:31:57,818 --> 00:31:59,518 because he had lied about abdicating before? 432 00:32:00,558 --> 00:32:01,689 My lord. 433 00:32:02,119 --> 00:32:05,288 The King is almost 80. 434 00:32:06,429 --> 00:32:08,798 Do you think it will be the same as several years ago? 435 00:32:10,129 --> 00:32:12,538 Even the impetuous Princess thinks through... 436 00:32:12,538 --> 00:32:14,599 when it comes to the Crown Prince. 437 00:32:14,798 --> 00:32:16,808 You are always thorough about everything. 438 00:32:17,169 --> 00:32:19,738 But you have a lax attitude about the Crown Prince. 439 00:32:19,738 --> 00:32:21,008 Watch your mouth. 440 00:32:22,139 --> 00:32:24,048 How can you criticize me like that? 441 00:32:24,978 --> 00:32:27,879 Do you think I did nothing? 442 00:32:27,879 --> 00:32:30,548 You threw away the card we prepared for years... 443 00:32:30,548 --> 00:32:33,089 just like that. 444 00:32:33,988 --> 00:32:35,758 We could not use it for anything. 445 00:32:36,988 --> 00:32:39,599 We just lost a Go stone we had tried our best to hide. 446 00:32:39,599 --> 00:32:43,099 About the Crown Prince's Guard, you are right. 447 00:32:43,669 --> 00:32:46,169 Let us say it was my mistake for rushing it. 448 00:32:46,599 --> 00:32:49,468 I understand you are angry as your people had to clean up the mess. 449 00:32:50,068 --> 00:32:52,778 But until when will you blame me for what happened in the past? 450 00:32:53,208 --> 00:32:55,978 We should discuss what we should do in the future together. 451 00:32:59,778 --> 00:33:02,119 What are you so afraid of, my lord? 452 00:33:02,288 --> 00:33:04,419 Regency or abdication. 453 00:33:04,419 --> 00:33:06,018 Nothing will change. 454 00:33:06,958 --> 00:33:09,159 What we should do is always the same. 455 00:33:09,988 --> 00:33:12,359 We will depose the Crown Prince... 456 00:33:12,659 --> 00:33:15,968 and make another royal offspring who is capable of King. 457 00:33:20,238 --> 00:33:21,439 The Crown Prince. 458 00:33:22,909 --> 00:33:24,869 That little boy... 459 00:33:25,238 --> 00:33:27,439 already became an adult. 460 00:33:28,708 --> 00:33:31,278 Every time I see him, I shiver. 461 00:33:32,818 --> 00:33:35,619 How can he be so similar to his dead father? 462 00:33:36,048 --> 00:33:39,758 I smell blood from his eyebrows, eyes, and lips. 463 00:33:40,518 --> 00:33:43,589 When will he lose his mind just like his father did? 464 00:33:44,488 --> 00:33:46,558 I still remember those days clearly. 465 00:33:47,629 --> 00:33:51,129 The crazy Crown Prince killed over a hundred workers at the palace. 466 00:33:51,129 --> 00:33:54,038 After killing a eunuch, he walked around the palace... 467 00:33:54,038 --> 00:33:55,669 holding his head as if he was showing off. 468 00:33:56,038 --> 00:33:57,738 Court ladies and maids were beaten by the Crown Prince... 469 00:33:57,738 --> 00:33:59,839 until their bones broke and their flesh burst. 470 00:34:00,079 --> 00:34:02,278 They could not endure the pain and ended up killing themselves. 471 00:34:02,778 --> 00:34:06,579 The young me wiped the bloody floor while crying every day. 472 00:34:06,978 --> 00:34:09,019 I went out to the main floored hall every morning... 473 00:34:09,349 --> 00:34:11,588 to look up at the crossbeam. 474 00:34:12,758 --> 00:34:13,918 After I had prepared myself to see a white cloth... 475 00:34:14,789 --> 00:34:18,758 that someone used to hang themselves. 476 00:34:23,999 --> 00:34:26,968 All the things the Crown Prince had done after becoming a mad man. 477 00:34:28,668 --> 00:34:32,278 They cannot be undone even after all those years. 478 00:34:37,548 --> 00:34:38,648 The current Crown Prince... 479 00:34:39,979 --> 00:34:42,278 must not become a king. 480 00:34:43,789 --> 00:34:47,418 A son of a sinner cannot become a king. 481 00:35:01,298 --> 00:35:02,369 Your Highness. 482 00:35:03,039 --> 00:35:04,539 You must take a rest today. 483 00:35:05,108 --> 00:35:07,409 You have not rested for the last three days. 484 00:35:08,679 --> 00:35:10,979 Are you thinking about regency? 485 00:35:10,979 --> 00:35:12,148 No, I am not. 486 00:35:14,249 --> 00:35:17,789 The dead guard had a young child, did he not? 487 00:35:19,818 --> 00:35:21,218 Give him the money for the funeral, 488 00:35:21,959 --> 00:35:24,188 and take him to his closest relative. 489 00:35:26,358 --> 00:35:30,168 Are you offering kindness to the traitor's child? 490 00:35:35,099 --> 00:35:37,168 He will be one of my people. 491 00:35:37,668 --> 00:35:39,079 Thus, I'm responsible for him. 492 00:35:41,008 --> 00:35:42,179 Do as I say. 493 00:35:43,209 --> 00:35:44,249 Yes, Your Highness. 494 00:35:46,878 --> 00:35:48,548 Will you return to your palace? 495 00:35:48,548 --> 00:35:50,648 - No, to the Royal Secretariat. - Your Highness. 496 00:35:52,789 --> 00:35:55,659 We don't know when I will be ordered to take the throne regency. 497 00:35:56,188 --> 00:35:57,429 I need to go over the precedents. 498 00:36:14,278 --> 00:36:16,209 You came to my mind... 499 00:36:16,979 --> 00:36:20,519 in the midst of the restless day. 500 00:36:21,378 --> 00:36:23,749 To imagine the world of peace under your reign, 501 00:36:24,048 --> 00:36:26,088 my heart can't help but race. 502 00:36:26,559 --> 00:36:28,088 I wondered what you were doing, 503 00:36:29,088 --> 00:36:31,159 if you read the books I gave, 504 00:36:32,088 --> 00:36:36,869 and if those books reminded you of me. 505 00:36:59,818 --> 00:37:00,959 Why... 506 00:37:01,718 --> 00:37:03,389 Why is your hair up? 507 00:37:04,389 --> 00:37:06,298 Don't tell me... 508 00:37:07,199 --> 00:37:10,199 you became His Majesty's concubine. 509 00:37:14,398 --> 00:37:15,398 Your Highness. 510 00:37:16,938 --> 00:37:17,968 Your Highness. 511 00:37:20,108 --> 00:37:21,309 Please look that way. 512 00:37:24,679 --> 00:37:27,218 - How pretty. - Look at your hair. 513 00:37:27,579 --> 00:37:29,418 The young maid trainees are having their coming-of-age ceremony soon. 514 00:37:29,918 --> 00:37:32,289 They're practicing in their formal attire. 515 00:37:37,929 --> 00:37:41,028 I've never felt this close to His Highness before. 516 00:37:43,798 --> 00:37:45,628 I didn't know he could be so foolish. 517 00:37:46,438 --> 00:37:47,639 He might hear you. 518 00:38:41,637 --> 00:38:43,307 - My lady! - Gosh! 519 00:38:44,807 --> 00:38:46,577 - Ouch. - Are you okay? 520 00:38:46,577 --> 00:38:48,236 How could you sleep in... 521 00:38:49,206 --> 00:38:50,807 on the day of your coming-of-age ceremony? 522 00:38:50,807 --> 00:38:53,717 I barely fell asleep at dawn. 523 00:38:54,146 --> 00:38:56,387 I thought you'd wake me up. 524 00:38:56,387 --> 00:38:59,557 I thought you'd wake up early to get fussy like the others. 525 00:38:59,856 --> 00:39:02,217 Whatever. This isn't my coming-of-age ceremony. 526 00:39:05,626 --> 00:39:06,727 Run. 527 00:39:19,037 --> 00:39:20,336 Why isn't she here yet? 528 00:39:40,626 --> 00:39:42,727 - Not too late, right? - No. 529 00:39:45,796 --> 00:39:47,566 It seems everyone's here. 530 00:39:48,097 --> 00:39:49,767 Let's begin the ceremony now. 531 00:40:12,526 --> 00:40:13,557 My lady. 532 00:40:26,206 --> 00:40:29,077 That lady is Young Hee's teacher, right? 533 00:40:29,447 --> 00:40:32,006 Yes, she's Court Lady Park. 534 00:40:35,177 --> 00:40:36,347 Long time no see. 535 00:40:37,586 --> 00:40:40,017 I didn't expect to see you here today. 536 00:40:40,816 --> 00:40:43,787 It's my only student's coming-of-age ceremony. 537 00:40:45,256 --> 00:40:48,727 Of course, I should be here as her teacher. 538 00:40:48,727 --> 00:40:50,927 It must've been a long journey with those legs. 539 00:40:52,327 --> 00:40:54,997 Will you be okay standing throughout the ceremony? 540 00:40:54,997 --> 00:40:57,467 I may have to flop down for a bit, 541 00:40:59,307 --> 00:41:02,577 but I'll stand back up when it's necessary. 542 00:41:04,307 --> 00:41:05,776 Make space for her. 543 00:41:07,916 --> 00:41:08,947 My lady. 544 00:41:23,267 --> 00:41:24,927 Let's begin the ceremony. 545 00:41:28,637 --> 00:41:29,767 Your Highness. 546 00:41:30,166 --> 00:41:32,206 For today's meal, 547 00:41:32,206 --> 00:41:34,836 you will be served the coming-of-age food... 548 00:41:34,836 --> 00:41:36,947 prepared by the young maid trainees. 549 00:41:37,177 --> 00:41:38,206 I see. 550 00:41:40,017 --> 00:41:41,046 Wait. 551 00:41:41,847 --> 00:41:44,986 Will the new maids come to greet me? 552 00:41:45,416 --> 00:41:47,517 Yes, Your Highness. 553 00:41:48,316 --> 00:41:49,316 I see. 554 00:42:20,657 --> 00:42:23,756 Park Mi Geum of Dessert Department, be prepared. 555 00:42:30,796 --> 00:42:33,796 How was it? Did His Highness enjoy it? 556 00:42:34,867 --> 00:42:37,907 Yes, I was worried about my humble food, 557 00:42:37,907 --> 00:42:39,836 but he complimented the taste. 558 00:42:40,177 --> 00:42:42,006 He finished all my food. 559 00:42:43,477 --> 00:42:44,706 Good luck. 560 00:42:57,427 --> 00:42:59,427 Who is next? 561 00:42:59,827 --> 00:43:02,997 Park Mi Geum of Dessert Department, Your Highness. 562 00:43:03,427 --> 00:43:06,867 Your Highness, Queen Hong is here to meet you. 563 00:43:08,066 --> 00:43:09,236 My mother? 564 00:43:24,447 --> 00:43:26,856 Please hurry inside, Your Highness. 565 00:43:28,316 --> 00:43:30,756 - Lady Kwon. - Yes, Your Highness. 566 00:43:31,256 --> 00:43:32,526 I have an order for you. 567 00:43:37,566 --> 00:43:39,026 You came back to the palace early. 568 00:43:39,327 --> 00:43:42,367 The rumours made me worry about you. 569 00:43:44,336 --> 00:43:46,436 - Take a seat. - Your Highness. 570 00:43:46,807 --> 00:43:49,537 Shall I bring the next maid in? 571 00:43:49,776 --> 00:43:52,407 Tell her to wait since my mother is here. 572 00:43:52,847 --> 00:43:53,847 No. 573 00:43:54,276 --> 00:43:57,247 I rather want to take a look at their food. 574 00:43:58,387 --> 00:44:00,816 Bring in the maid along with her food. 575 00:44:00,816 --> 00:44:02,387 Yes, Your Highness. 576 00:44:08,227 --> 00:44:09,896 If it's about taking the throne regency, 577 00:44:10,427 --> 00:44:12,727 I haven't gotten any official command yet. 578 00:44:13,396 --> 00:44:14,767 Please don't worry. 579 00:44:15,267 --> 00:44:17,267 How can I not? 580 00:44:17,736 --> 00:44:20,876 Regency is a big opportunity to establish yourself. 581 00:44:20,876 --> 00:44:22,606 But if you make a mistake, 582 00:44:23,106 --> 00:44:26,577 you'll instantly lose the King's trust... 583 00:44:26,747 --> 00:44:28,276 and be cornered. 584 00:44:29,253 --> 00:44:33,393 Do you know how important and dangerous this is? 585 00:44:36,094 --> 00:44:39,864 I can't believe there's a coming -of-age ceremony in this period. 586 00:44:39,864 --> 00:44:43,733 Why does that matter? 587 00:44:43,733 --> 00:44:47,434 New maids will arrive in front of you. 588 00:44:47,873 --> 00:44:50,643 Young and new ladies. 589 00:44:51,643 --> 00:44:53,344 The King is always worried... 590 00:44:53,943 --> 00:44:57,784 of you being lazy of studying and getting too interested in ladies. 591 00:44:58,244 --> 00:44:59,813 If you made a royal concubine... 592 00:45:00,353 --> 00:45:03,654 without permission, it'll be chaotic. 593 00:45:04,123 --> 00:45:06,253 - You know, right? - You already know. 594 00:45:07,523 --> 00:45:10,494 I've never been close with the court ladies. 595 00:45:12,623 --> 00:45:14,634 That may change. 596 00:45:14,764 --> 00:45:15,793 No. 597 00:45:17,503 --> 00:45:18,934 I have... 598 00:45:20,173 --> 00:45:23,344 no intention in keeping a lowly court lady near me. 599 00:45:24,404 --> 00:45:28,114 Only the prestigious noble family deserves to be by my side. 600 00:45:28,914 --> 00:45:32,744 They are the only ones who can give birth to a legitimate successor... 601 00:45:32,744 --> 00:45:36,623 and it's my duty to have such a successor. 602 00:45:38,253 --> 00:45:41,824 Born as a Crown Prince, I lived a comfortable life. 603 00:45:42,324 --> 00:45:43,764 Every time I eat nice food... 604 00:45:44,364 --> 00:45:46,994 and wear expensive silk clothes, 605 00:45:47,364 --> 00:45:49,393 there were duties piling up. 606 00:45:51,534 --> 00:45:55,974 I will dedicate myself to this country. 607 00:45:56,233 --> 00:45:59,003 I'll never put my personal life first. 608 00:46:01,244 --> 00:46:04,244 This is what you wanted to hear from me. 609 00:46:05,414 --> 00:46:06,583 Am I right? 610 00:46:08,083 --> 00:46:09,114 Yes. 611 00:46:09,284 --> 00:46:11,824 If you don't have anything else to ask, 612 00:46:11,824 --> 00:46:13,494 I'll continue the coming-of-age ceremony. 613 00:46:37,643 --> 00:46:39,284 Lady, elevate the partition. 614 00:46:41,253 --> 00:46:45,353 Park Mi Geum of Dessert Department... 615 00:46:46,184 --> 00:46:47,893 raise your head and show your face. 616 00:46:48,123 --> 00:46:51,123 You're officially the court maid of East Palace. 617 00:47:12,284 --> 00:47:14,184 King's court lady introduction... 618 00:47:14,313 --> 00:47:16,554 should be the last. 619 00:47:17,724 --> 00:47:19,023 Sung Duk Im, 620 00:47:20,324 --> 00:47:23,523 your introduction is earlier than the Dessert Department. 621 00:47:24,623 --> 00:47:26,434 I'm sorry, Your Highness. 622 00:47:27,733 --> 00:47:30,634 Your Highness, it is not her fault, 623 00:47:31,003 --> 00:47:34,074 but mine who did not inform her about the change. 624 00:47:34,074 --> 00:47:36,204 I do not need your excuses. 625 00:47:37,974 --> 00:47:39,974 I already know... 626 00:47:41,744 --> 00:47:43,213 who did this. 627 00:47:51,454 --> 00:47:52,684 Sung Duk Im, 628 00:47:53,623 --> 00:47:57,594 you've trained many years and became an official court lady. 629 00:47:59,164 --> 00:48:02,634 I acknowledge your efforts and accept your introduction. 630 00:48:02,963 --> 00:48:05,404 Thank you, Your Highness. 631 00:48:53,983 --> 00:48:55,154 It's delicious. 632 00:48:56,784 --> 00:48:59,893 Since you served me precious food made with care, 633 00:49:00,824 --> 00:49:01,994 I will also... 634 00:49:02,523 --> 00:49:05,293 be a good master worthy of this food. 635 00:49:06,893 --> 00:49:09,094 Be an excellent court lady to care for me well. 636 00:49:10,333 --> 00:49:12,503 I'll definitely be a King... 637 00:49:13,333 --> 00:49:15,233 and pay you back for your hard work. 638 00:49:25,943 --> 00:49:28,253 What was all that? 639 00:49:28,713 --> 00:49:30,853 Did I say I wanted to be a royal concubine? 640 00:49:31,184 --> 00:49:34,554 Did I go out of my way to fix my fate? 641 00:49:36,923 --> 00:49:40,693 Why do they assume themselves about us and make me feel miserable? 642 00:49:42,094 --> 00:49:43,733 Today is my coming-of-age ceremony day. 643 00:49:44,364 --> 00:49:46,833 It's my once-in-a-lifetime day! 644 00:49:47,873 --> 00:49:50,904 No one has the right to ruin my precious day. 645 00:49:50,904 --> 00:49:52,103 No one! 646 00:50:00,813 --> 00:50:05,523 The day you followed after the Crown Prince by my order, 647 00:50:06,954 --> 00:50:09,253 he came to me and nitpicked. 648 00:50:20,804 --> 00:50:23,844 Don't order her again in private. 649 00:50:24,574 --> 00:50:25,673 Sung Duk Im's... 650 00:50:26,204 --> 00:50:28,344 owner is not you, 651 00:50:28,713 --> 00:50:30,014 but me. 652 00:50:42,724 --> 00:50:44,023 It was unexpected. 653 00:50:45,364 --> 00:50:48,034 He knew you followed him by my order, 654 00:50:48,434 --> 00:50:49,934 but he still supported you. 655 00:50:53,733 --> 00:50:57,204 Take good care of the Crown Prince. 656 00:50:58,844 --> 00:51:00,813 Before he becomes the King, 657 00:51:01,244 --> 00:51:03,543 there should be no difficult or annoying things. 658 00:51:04,313 --> 00:51:07,114 I'll be just working as a court lady... 659 00:51:07,114 --> 00:51:08,884 to care for the Crown Prince. 660 00:51:11,123 --> 00:51:12,384 Please do so. 661 00:51:14,724 --> 00:51:15,853 Leave. 662 00:51:17,693 --> 00:51:18,893 Yes, Your Highness. 663 00:51:31,804 --> 00:51:34,143 Your Highness, this is Court Lady Gae. 664 00:51:34,813 --> 00:51:35,943 Come in. 665 00:51:39,983 --> 00:51:42,054 - Your Highness, - What's going on? 666 00:51:42,184 --> 00:51:44,784 Princess Hwawan and Royal Secretary Jung framed the Crown Prince... 667 00:51:44,784 --> 00:51:47,324 so he's been summoned to the King's Palace. 668 00:51:47,594 --> 00:51:48,693 What? 669 00:51:55,094 --> 00:51:57,404 Royal Secretary Jung told me that... 670 00:51:57,804 --> 00:52:02,873 you secretly go out of the palace at night. 671 00:52:03,574 --> 00:52:04,844 Is this true? 672 00:52:05,304 --> 00:52:06,344 Your Highness, 673 00:52:06,673 --> 00:52:08,514 the Crown Prince frequently... 674 00:52:08,514 --> 00:52:10,583 goes to the courtesan house. 675 00:52:10,614 --> 00:52:13,344 There are rumours that he's committing misconduct... 676 00:52:13,344 --> 00:52:16,554 with in-laws of Princess Cheongyeon and Princess Cheongsun. 677 00:52:17,353 --> 00:52:19,054 Is she telling the truth? 678 00:52:19,054 --> 00:52:20,494 No, Your Highness. 679 00:52:20,793 --> 00:52:21,853 It is... 680 00:52:22,554 --> 00:52:24,594 unfair to be framed. 681 00:52:24,594 --> 00:52:25,664 We're not framing you. 682 00:52:25,664 --> 00:52:28,693 My son saw you going to the courtesan house. 683 00:52:29,764 --> 00:52:31,233 Please trust me, Your Highness. 684 00:52:31,233 --> 00:52:32,603 Princess Hwawan, 685 00:52:33,304 --> 00:52:36,704 I am currently talking with him. 686 00:52:36,844 --> 00:52:39,043 I am sorry, Your Highness. 687 00:52:39,373 --> 00:52:41,114 One of you two... 688 00:52:41,813 --> 00:52:44,344 is lying to me. 689 00:52:45,614 --> 00:52:48,414 How shall I find the liar? 690 00:52:49,884 --> 00:52:53,324 Should I order to hit you two with a cudgel? 691 00:52:57,364 --> 00:53:00,733 My Queen, what do you think? 692 00:53:03,904 --> 00:53:07,634 Your Highness, may I say a word? 693 00:53:08,034 --> 00:53:09,574 Sure. 694 00:53:11,074 --> 00:53:13,773 Crown Prince may have been to the courtesan house. 695 00:53:14,043 --> 00:53:15,114 Or... 696 00:53:15,273 --> 00:53:17,844 Royal Secretary Jung may dare to insult the royal prince... 697 00:53:18,114 --> 00:53:20,954 and lie to you. 698 00:53:22,114 --> 00:53:24,123 Either party is causing a misdeed if one is speaking the truth. 699 00:53:24,123 --> 00:53:26,684 So you should punish them. 700 00:53:27,094 --> 00:53:28,324 However, Your Highness. 701 00:53:28,923 --> 00:53:32,393 The most important thing is your safety. 702 00:53:33,664 --> 00:53:35,864 You look so pale. 703 00:53:35,864 --> 00:53:38,233 Please go to bed early today. 704 00:53:39,333 --> 00:53:41,634 You can ask what's true and who's guilty... 705 00:53:42,034 --> 00:53:44,003 whenever you wish. 706 00:53:44,773 --> 00:53:48,344 Yes, you're right. 707 00:53:48,744 --> 00:53:50,684 I'm tired today. 708 00:53:52,184 --> 00:53:54,784 - San. - Yes, Your Highness. 709 00:53:54,784 --> 00:53:57,023 I'm ordering you confinement. 710 00:53:57,523 --> 00:54:01,123 Don't ever come out from your palace. 711 00:54:01,853 --> 00:54:03,664 I'm banning you to read too. 712 00:54:04,494 --> 00:54:08,994 Consider and reflect on whether there was any problem... 713 00:54:10,094 --> 00:54:12,304 with your words and actions. 714 00:54:13,574 --> 00:54:14,804 Is this clear? 715 00:54:17,103 --> 00:54:18,204 Yes. 716 00:54:18,744 --> 00:54:19,773 Then... 717 00:54:20,974 --> 00:54:22,074 you may go. 718 00:54:45,534 --> 00:54:47,833 You improved a lot, Aunt. 719 00:54:49,574 --> 00:54:52,404 You adopted a good son. 720 00:55:06,784 --> 00:55:08,393 Do not worry, Mother. 721 00:55:09,454 --> 00:55:10,523 We won... 722 00:55:12,724 --> 00:55:14,063 this game. 723 00:55:25,969 --> 00:55:28,509 Those are the books the Crown Prince cherishes. 724 00:55:29,609 --> 00:55:31,350 - Wol Hye. - You came. 725 00:55:32,250 --> 00:55:34,049 You are now a respectable court maid. 726 00:55:34,049 --> 00:55:35,219 What is going on? 727 00:55:35,520 --> 00:55:37,989 Why are they taking these books out of the East Palace? 728 00:55:37,989 --> 00:55:39,290 You do not know it yet. 729 00:55:39,290 --> 00:55:40,890 Something happened last night. 730 00:56:22,259 --> 00:56:25,330 The Crown Prince is held in confinement. 731 00:56:26,129 --> 00:56:30,170 No one can enter his chamber... 732 00:56:30,440 --> 00:56:33,170 except when you give him water for washing and a chamber pot... 733 00:56:33,440 --> 00:56:35,480 in the early morning or serve food in the morning and the evening. 734 00:56:36,080 --> 00:56:38,779 We need new shifts. 735 00:56:39,149 --> 00:56:41,319 Who wants to go on duty tonight? 736 00:58:05,429 --> 00:58:07,029 You rascal. 737 00:58:07,469 --> 00:58:09,670 - Father. - How dare you? 738 00:58:13,810 --> 00:58:14,910 Father. 739 00:58:21,179 --> 00:58:22,350 Are you all right? 740 00:58:24,819 --> 00:58:28,489 I am fine. Do not worry, Mother. 741 00:58:29,489 --> 00:58:31,160 Things are going well. 742 00:58:35,500 --> 00:58:36,759 Your Majesty. 743 00:58:36,759 --> 00:58:38,870 Never mind. Hurry up. 744 00:58:38,870 --> 00:58:40,069 Yes, Your Majesty. 745 00:58:42,899 --> 00:58:44,540 (Classic of Poetry) 746 00:58:53,449 --> 00:58:55,449 "Cold North wind is blowing..." 747 00:58:55,449 --> 00:58:57,049 "and the snow falls heavily." 748 00:58:58,390 --> 00:59:01,790 "I will leave, holding hands with my loved one." 749 00:59:03,359 --> 00:59:05,160 "How can I relax and take time?" 750 00:59:05,160 --> 00:59:06,830 "I am already impatient." 751 00:59:08,299 --> 00:59:09,859 "The North wind is strong..." 752 00:59:10,259 --> 00:59:11,830 "and the snow swirls heavily." 753 00:59:14,000 --> 00:59:17,940 "I will go back, holding hands with my loved one." 754 00:59:26,710 --> 00:59:30,279 "I will go back, holding hands with my loved one." 755 00:59:35,020 --> 00:59:36,259 Why did you stop? 756 00:59:37,529 --> 00:59:38,730 Keep reading. 757 00:59:39,629 --> 00:59:40,730 I am bored. 758 00:59:42,629 --> 00:59:45,429 I am reading good verses from "Classic of Poetry". 759 00:59:45,929 --> 00:59:47,739 Do you even know what it means? 760 00:59:48,600 --> 00:59:50,170 You are mean even when I am being nice. 761 00:59:50,170 --> 00:59:51,310 I can see everything. 762 00:59:55,310 --> 00:59:56,540 Keep reading. 763 00:59:57,549 --> 00:59:59,149 I want to hear your voice. 764 01:00:06,989 --> 01:00:08,489 "How can I relax and take time?" 765 01:00:09,060 --> 01:00:10,520 "I am already impatient." 766 01:00:12,690 --> 01:00:14,199 "Is a fox that is not red not a fox?" 767 01:00:15,029 --> 01:00:16,460 "Is a crow that is not black not a crow?" 768 01:00:18,629 --> 01:00:22,170 "I will take a wagon and go, holding hands..." 769 01:00:22,170 --> 01:00:23,600 - "with my loved one." - I thought you would be still... 770 01:00:24,770 --> 01:00:26,710 mad at me about the coming-of-age ceremony. 771 01:00:29,109 --> 01:00:31,779 How can I get mad at you? 772 01:00:32,279 --> 01:00:34,620 Because I ruined your coming-of-age ceremony... 773 01:00:36,020 --> 01:00:37,690 that you can have only once in your life. 774 01:00:41,520 --> 01:00:42,989 I know it must have upset you. 775 01:00:46,489 --> 01:00:47,600 No, it did not. 776 01:00:49,060 --> 01:00:50,600 It is actually a good thing. 777 01:00:52,600 --> 01:00:54,799 Because I realized your true feelings. 778 01:00:56,870 --> 01:00:58,640 You do not know my true feelings. 779 01:01:02,710 --> 01:01:03,779 I do not know... 780 01:01:05,009 --> 01:01:06,480 your true feelings either. 781 01:01:23,929 --> 01:01:25,469 "How can I relax and take time?" 782 01:01:25,899 --> 01:01:27,569 "I am already impatient." 783 01:01:28,069 --> 01:01:30,399 Do you really know what it means? 784 01:01:31,810 --> 01:01:34,710 Of course, I do. Do you want to check? 785 01:01:37,710 --> 01:01:39,810 "Cold North wind is blowing..." 786 01:01:40,279 --> 01:01:42,420 "and the snow falls heavily." 787 01:01:43,679 --> 01:01:45,390 "With my..." 788 01:01:47,290 --> 01:01:50,359 "my loved one." 789 01:01:51,890 --> 01:01:55,529 "I will leave, holding hands..." 790 01:01:56,830 --> 01:01:59,569 "with my loved one." 791 01:02:01,569 --> 01:02:03,799 "How can I relax and take time?" 792 01:02:05,109 --> 01:02:07,910 "I am already impatient." 793 01:02:07,910 --> 01:02:10,440 "The North wind is strong..." 794 01:02:11,009 --> 01:02:13,609 "and the snow swirls heavily." 795 01:02:15,120 --> 01:02:18,449 "I will go back, holding hands..." 796 01:02:20,049 --> 01:02:23,359 "with my loved one." 797 01:02:24,730 --> 01:02:26,830 "Is a fox that is not red not a fox?" 798 01:02:27,660 --> 01:02:30,299 "Is a crow that is not black not a crow?" 799 01:02:30,870 --> 01:02:32,100 "I will take a wagon and go," 800 01:02:33,429 --> 01:02:35,069 "holding hands..." 801 01:02:36,739 --> 01:02:40,210 "with my loved one." 802 01:02:54,460 --> 01:02:57,560 All rise for the King. 803 01:03:08,140 --> 01:03:10,239 Nobody follow me. 804 01:03:10,469 --> 01:03:11,969 Yes, Your Majesty. 805 01:03:21,627 --> 01:03:22,727 Open the doors. 806 01:03:23,568 --> 01:03:25,537 Just forget it. 807 01:03:28,167 --> 01:03:29,167 Your Majesty. 808 01:03:31,008 --> 01:03:32,377 You little... 809 01:03:33,138 --> 01:03:34,807 You pathetic... 810 01:03:35,877 --> 01:03:36,908 Your Majesty. 811 01:03:38,318 --> 01:03:40,118 - Why are you doing this to me? - You brat. 812 01:03:40,477 --> 01:03:44,517 Royal Secretary Jung found evidence. 813 01:03:45,287 --> 01:03:49,227 On the 1st and 7th of every month, 814 01:03:49,227 --> 01:03:52,057 the Crown Prince's Guards must be on duty at the East Palace. 815 01:03:52,057 --> 01:03:54,298 But they left the palace. 816 01:03:54,698 --> 01:03:58,537 I'm sure they were guarding you. 817 01:04:00,497 --> 01:04:02,008 Where did you go? 818 01:04:02,408 --> 01:04:04,408 Like the rumours say, 819 01:04:04,408 --> 01:04:07,278 did you frequent the courtesan house like a delinquent? 820 01:04:07,278 --> 01:04:09,008 This is my fault. 821 01:04:09,548 --> 01:04:10,678 Please forgive me. 822 01:04:10,678 --> 01:04:14,787 No, you brat. You can not do that! 823 01:04:14,818 --> 01:04:17,618 You must not end up like your father. 824 01:04:17,787 --> 01:04:19,618 He was after carnal pleasures. 825 01:04:19,618 --> 01:04:21,588 He disregarded his studies. 826 01:04:21,588 --> 01:04:24,428 He hated being scolded. 827 01:04:24,428 --> 01:04:28,028 And he cursed the old King to be gone. 828 01:04:28,397 --> 01:04:32,238 You must not become like your father. 829 01:04:34,368 --> 01:04:37,437 San, you can be different. 830 01:04:37,877 --> 01:04:39,838 You can change. 831 01:04:39,838 --> 01:04:41,707 Wake up! 832 01:04:42,448 --> 01:04:45,517 Yes, of course. 833 01:04:45,847 --> 01:04:49,147 Yes, you can change. 834 01:04:49,147 --> 01:04:54,358 Of course, you can be different. 835 01:04:55,687 --> 01:04:58,758 Can't you understand your grandfather? 836 01:05:05,187 --> 01:05:06,317 San. 837 01:05:28,687 --> 01:05:29,858 Do not... 838 01:05:30,327 --> 01:05:32,258 let anyone in. 839 01:06:10,227 --> 01:06:11,267 Your Highness. 840 01:06:12,597 --> 01:06:14,307 Are you okay? 841 01:06:17,108 --> 01:06:18,608 Are you all right? 842 01:06:25,647 --> 01:06:26,948 I am all right. 843 01:06:33,257 --> 01:06:35,488 Do you want me to do anything for you? 844 01:06:37,998 --> 01:06:40,297 If there's anything I can do... 845 01:06:41,698 --> 01:06:43,397 Just stay with me. 846 01:06:45,198 --> 01:06:46,467 That is all I need. 847 01:06:55,278 --> 01:06:57,347 Today is not the first. 848 01:07:03,118 --> 01:07:05,087 It was not as often recently. 849 01:07:07,418 --> 01:07:09,328 When I was little... 850 01:07:12,840 --> 01:07:14,870 Never mind. Just read me a book. 851 01:07:18,011 --> 01:07:19,141 Could I... 852 01:07:20,311 --> 01:07:22,651 dare ask you one question? 853 01:07:24,011 --> 01:07:25,151 Go on. 854 01:07:26,051 --> 01:07:29,821 Are you holding it up because you have no other choice? 855 01:07:35,891 --> 01:07:38,660 I'm holding it up because I have a goal. 856 01:07:40,301 --> 01:07:44,441 I'm enduring this to get what I want. 857 01:07:46,471 --> 01:07:48,641 I know what pain is. 858 01:07:49,941 --> 01:07:51,910 I know that... 859 01:07:53,410 --> 01:07:55,351 so many people... 860 01:07:56,651 --> 01:07:57,721 are suffering. 861 01:08:01,420 --> 01:08:03,490 I'm the Crown Prince of this nation. 862 01:08:04,460 --> 01:08:06,790 I will have power one day. 863 01:08:08,460 --> 01:08:09,660 With that power, 864 01:08:10,691 --> 01:08:12,660 I can help... 865 01:08:14,231 --> 01:08:15,431 countless people. 866 01:08:17,471 --> 01:08:20,601 Do you know just how many things... 867 01:08:22,210 --> 01:08:23,511 I plan to achieve? 868 01:08:26,981 --> 01:08:28,250 You just... 869 01:08:29,311 --> 01:08:30,651 stay with me. 870 01:08:31,380 --> 01:08:32,851 That's more than enough. 871 01:08:50,130 --> 01:08:51,271 What are you doing? 872 01:08:52,170 --> 01:08:54,441 You're breaking the royal command. 873 01:08:54,870 --> 01:08:56,111 Get out. 874 01:08:57,311 --> 01:08:58,340 Now. 875 01:08:58,681 --> 01:09:02,851 I dared break the royal command to tell you something. 876 01:09:03,481 --> 01:09:06,321 A word from my heart. 877 01:09:11,090 --> 01:09:13,691 Until the day you take the throne, 878 01:09:14,530 --> 01:09:16,731 I will protect you. 879 01:09:17,030 --> 01:09:18,561 So be reassured. 880 01:09:19,061 --> 01:09:20,261 Your intention... 881 01:09:21,101 --> 01:09:23,471 will come true for certain. 882 01:09:24,231 --> 01:09:26,040 You're just a mere court maid. 883 01:09:27,101 --> 01:09:28,540 You'll protect me? 884 01:09:28,540 --> 01:09:31,580 Yes, I am a mere maid. But your maid. 885 01:09:32,641 --> 01:09:34,780 Your maid... 886 01:09:35,380 --> 01:09:39,450 who will keep your side all life and care only for you. 887 01:09:41,551 --> 01:09:43,590 Until the day I die, 888 01:09:44,861 --> 01:09:45,990 I shall... 889 01:09:47,221 --> 01:09:48,960 protect you. 890 01:11:00,801 --> 01:11:03,471 (The Red Sleeve) 891 01:11:03,771 --> 01:11:07,340 I need someone to help me lift my curfew. 892 01:11:07,740 --> 01:11:10,870 Us men can not even dare think of her. 893 01:11:11,280 --> 01:11:14,141 I'm the only girl who can pull it off. 894 01:11:14,240 --> 01:11:15,811 I need an excuse. 895 01:11:15,811 --> 01:11:18,321 To keep Princess Hwawan under control. 896 01:11:18,321 --> 01:11:19,651 Go ahead and look for it. 897 01:11:19,651 --> 01:11:21,080 I need to keep watching... 898 01:11:21,080 --> 01:11:23,290 what happens here tomorrow. 899 01:11:23,620 --> 01:11:25,790 I wish she does not do anything dangerous. 900 01:11:26,160 --> 01:11:28,891 Are you perhaps worried about me? 901 01:11:29,061 --> 01:11:32,261 Duk Im, you are my person.