1 00:00:42,222 --> 00:00:45,258 {\an8}Until now, I have fought to take revenge for my father. 2 00:00:47,093 --> 00:00:48,161 {\an8}From now on, 3 00:00:49,362 --> 00:00:51,831 {\an8}I will fight for the people of Goryeo here. 4 00:00:53,833 --> 00:00:55,669 And I will fight for myself. 5 00:00:58,438 --> 00:01:00,240 Please help me become the Empress. 6 00:01:01,608 --> 00:01:03,443 I will make my son the Emperor... 7 00:01:04,444 --> 00:01:05,578 and take... 8 00:01:07,247 --> 00:01:09,416 the highest position here. 9 00:01:14,054 --> 00:01:15,121 Will you... 10 00:01:16,556 --> 00:01:18,291 join hands with me? 11 00:01:20,894 --> 00:01:22,662 If you want my assistance, 12 00:01:24,631 --> 00:01:25,865 you must do... 13 00:01:27,167 --> 00:01:29,069 something in return for Goryeo. 14 00:01:35,475 --> 00:01:37,677 This is my answer to the secret letter... 15 00:01:38,845 --> 00:01:40,046 the King of Goryeo had sent me. 16 00:01:50,390 --> 00:01:51,390 Did that... 17 00:01:52,492 --> 00:01:54,027 answer your question? 18 00:01:55,862 --> 00:01:57,197 Please tell me. 19 00:01:58,565 --> 00:02:00,633 How can I be of help? 20 00:02:03,703 --> 00:02:06,473 Do you know anything about Yeoncheol's secret fund? 21 00:02:09,009 --> 00:02:10,477 We are trying to locate it now. 22 00:02:10,643 --> 00:02:13,780 With the fund, Yeoncheol had taken control over the military 23 00:02:15,482 --> 00:02:17,250 and seized power. 24 00:02:18,451 --> 00:02:21,554 I plan to do the same. 25 00:02:28,528 --> 00:02:30,096 You seem uneasy. 26 00:02:31,564 --> 00:02:33,133 This is for the benefit of both parties. 27 00:02:33,633 --> 00:02:37,771 You have made your best decision. Please do not let it get to you. 28 00:02:39,105 --> 00:02:40,106 Your Grace. 29 00:02:42,575 --> 00:02:45,078 His Imperial Majesty has been waiting for you. 30 00:02:52,052 --> 00:02:53,953 Where have you been at this late hour? 31 00:02:55,388 --> 00:02:58,758 I went out for some fresh air. 32 00:03:02,128 --> 00:03:03,129 I do not have... 33 00:03:04,998 --> 00:03:07,000 any excuses to justify my actions. 34 00:03:09,102 --> 00:03:10,103 Mark my words. 35 00:03:11,404 --> 00:03:13,373 I will never have a new Empress 36 00:03:14,240 --> 00:03:15,341 that is not you. 37 00:03:15,775 --> 00:03:20,080 Right now, you cannot have the Grand Councillor as your enemy. 38 00:03:20,647 --> 00:03:24,317 Without his help, you would not have been able to drive out Yeoncheol. 39 00:03:24,884 --> 00:03:28,321 Then are you telling me to make his niece the Empress? 40 00:03:28,655 --> 00:03:30,924 You must face and conquer them head-on. 41 00:03:31,157 --> 00:03:33,460 Even Her Highness has joined hands with Baekan. 42 00:03:34,160 --> 00:03:35,962 There is no way I can defeat them. 43 00:03:36,129 --> 00:03:38,364 Please expedite appointing me as the Imperial Noble Consort, 44 00:03:39,399 --> 00:03:41,101 {\an8}and let me occupy Heungdeok Palace. 45 00:03:41,768 --> 00:03:42,768 {\an8}Heungdeok Palace? 46 00:03:42,802 --> 00:03:44,671 {\an8}In order to protect my son, Ayushiridara, 47 00:03:45,839 --> 00:03:48,041 I need to be respected as much as the Empress. 48 00:03:50,210 --> 00:03:51,210 I will do so. 49 00:03:52,345 --> 00:03:53,613 I will ensure... 50 00:03:54,814 --> 00:03:56,149 to keep that promise to you. 51 00:04:03,623 --> 00:04:04,824 I am against it. 52 00:04:06,493 --> 00:04:08,628 In order to secure trade rights with the Yuan dynasty, 53 00:04:09,362 --> 00:04:11,264 we need assistance from the Imperial House. 54 00:04:11,564 --> 00:04:14,901 I have trust in you, but not in Consort Ki. 55 00:04:15,668 --> 00:04:16,669 Watch yourself, Master Yeon. 56 00:04:16,736 --> 00:04:18,505 She has given birth to the son of the Emperor. 57 00:04:19,472 --> 00:04:23,209 She will not hesitate to betray us if it is for her son. 58 00:04:26,846 --> 00:04:29,883 She is not the type to deceive people. 59 00:04:30,083 --> 00:04:31,851 If you decide to support her, 60 00:04:32,552 --> 00:04:35,755 I will no longer support you. 61 00:04:44,931 --> 00:04:45,931 Your Majesty. 62 00:04:46,332 --> 00:04:49,469 Yeon Bisu is the one we need for our plan, not Consort Ki. 63 00:04:49,669 --> 00:04:51,337 With Baekan's niece in the picture, 64 00:04:51,704 --> 00:04:53,373 it is impossible for her to become the Empress. 65 00:04:53,740 --> 00:04:56,276 If Ayushiridara can ascend to the throne, 66 00:04:57,410 --> 00:04:59,245 she does not need to be the Empress. 67 00:04:59,312 --> 00:05:02,582 Then what will happen to Prince Maha? 68 00:05:09,956 --> 00:05:12,959 Why would we care about what happens to him? 69 00:05:13,026 --> 00:05:15,628 Gosh, you are nosy for no good reason. 70 00:05:15,762 --> 00:05:16,863 I guess I am. 71 00:05:17,530 --> 00:05:19,933 I have my loose lips to blame. 72 00:05:35,014 --> 00:05:36,349 Is that Maha? 73 00:05:37,217 --> 00:05:38,651 Yes, Your Majesty. 74 00:05:44,824 --> 00:05:47,627 Your Majesty, you cannot hold the Prince. 75 00:05:49,229 --> 00:05:50,563 When I look at this boy, 76 00:05:51,664 --> 00:05:53,399 my heart is troubled. 77 00:05:54,901 --> 00:05:57,036 -Please let us go now. -Wang Yu. 78 00:06:00,773 --> 00:06:01,941 He is shy around strangers, 79 00:06:02,342 --> 00:06:04,644 but he is very calm in your arms. 80 00:06:05,578 --> 00:06:06,746 Come here, Prince Maha. 81 00:06:11,017 --> 00:06:13,253 His Imperial Majesty barely holds him. 82 00:06:13,653 --> 00:06:15,154 He must have missed a dad. 83 00:06:15,588 --> 00:06:19,292 Are you looking after the Prince, Your Highness? 84 00:06:19,559 --> 00:06:22,061 Putting everything aside, he is the eldest prince of the Imperial House. 85 00:06:23,096 --> 00:06:25,898 He has no one else left to look after him. 86 00:06:38,578 --> 00:06:40,580 You are not even trying to wipe the floor. 87 00:06:41,681 --> 00:06:43,883 You little wench. How dare you kick the bucket? 88 00:06:43,950 --> 00:06:45,051 "Wench"? 89 00:06:45,184 --> 00:06:47,020 You are a mere maid. How dare you call me that? 90 00:06:47,553 --> 00:06:49,756 Will my whipping put some sense into you? 91 00:06:52,525 --> 00:06:56,296 Make sure it is spotless without dust and wash the blankets. 92 00:06:56,729 --> 00:06:57,864 Got that? 93 00:06:58,898 --> 00:06:59,999 Gosh... 94 00:07:00,333 --> 00:07:01,768 Answer me. 95 00:07:02,201 --> 00:07:04,037 Do you not hear me? 96 00:07:07,407 --> 00:07:08,441 I got it. 97 00:07:09,175 --> 00:07:10,243 Move. 98 00:07:12,712 --> 00:07:15,148 Gosh, I must have lived too long. 99 00:07:16,015 --> 00:07:19,085 How dare that little brat look down on me? 100 00:07:20,920 --> 00:07:22,488 If Ki becomes the Imperial Noble Consort, 101 00:07:23,022 --> 00:07:25,191 that witch will become a senior court lady. 102 00:07:26,492 --> 00:07:29,696 -A senior court lady? -I wish I could just die. 103 00:07:30,830 --> 00:07:32,899 Why would you? We must survive. 104 00:07:35,201 --> 00:07:37,003 Have you forgotten 105 00:07:37,770 --> 00:07:39,806 our dear Empress has asked us to look after Prince Maha? 106 00:07:40,940 --> 00:07:43,176 If we stay low, 107 00:07:44,544 --> 00:07:45,912 we will get our chance. 108 00:07:46,546 --> 00:07:49,248 Yes, indeed. We will. 109 00:07:54,387 --> 00:07:55,388 Are you crying? 110 00:07:58,458 --> 00:07:59,458 Cut it out. 111 00:08:06,499 --> 00:08:07,800 Ayushiridara. 112 00:08:15,541 --> 00:08:17,677 We have brought the meal for the Prince. 113 00:08:18,411 --> 00:08:20,346 I will feed him. Hand it to me. 114 00:08:27,086 --> 00:08:28,755 Here is the silver spoon. 115 00:08:33,426 --> 00:08:34,861 Ayushiridara. 116 00:08:45,138 --> 00:08:47,240 Your Grace, the silver spoon... 117 00:08:51,978 --> 00:08:53,112 How could this be? 118 00:08:53,346 --> 00:08:55,114 {\an8}How could his meal be poisoned? 119 00:09:16,636 --> 00:09:18,237 You had better tell me the truth. 120 00:09:18,671 --> 00:09:20,339 I do not know anything about this. 121 00:09:20,473 --> 00:09:22,141 Your Grace, I am innocent. 122 00:09:25,611 --> 00:09:27,847 His Imperial Majesty has arrived. 123 00:09:34,720 --> 00:09:36,722 -Is it them? -Yes, Your Imperial Majesty. 124 00:09:37,323 --> 00:09:40,726 {\an8}These maids prepared the rice porridge for the Prince in the kitchen. 125 00:09:41,027 --> 00:09:42,695 {\an8}There is no reason to question them here. 126 00:09:43,830 --> 00:09:46,132 Drag them to the dungeon and punish them. 127 00:09:46,365 --> 00:09:47,366 Yes, Your Imperial Majesty. 128 00:09:47,733 --> 00:09:48,734 Take them. 129 00:09:50,169 --> 00:09:51,169 Stop. 130 00:09:56,242 --> 00:09:59,679 Your Imperial Majesty, I do not believe they were behind this. 131 00:10:00,012 --> 00:10:03,616 Then who would commit such a wicked act like this? 132 00:10:04,617 --> 00:10:05,651 We must find the culprit. 133 00:10:07,320 --> 00:10:08,821 Please let me handle it. 134 00:10:08,921 --> 00:10:10,590 Do you have anyone in mind? 135 00:10:12,425 --> 00:10:14,994 You must tell me what this is about, My Lady. 136 00:10:15,561 --> 00:10:18,531 At least, tell us what this is about! 137 00:10:18,598 --> 00:10:19,599 Shut up. 138 00:10:20,166 --> 00:10:22,068 "Shut up"? That little brat... 139 00:10:26,539 --> 00:10:30,376 Someone put poison in the rice porridge for the Prince. 140 00:10:30,676 --> 00:10:32,512 Who... Who would do such a thing? 141 00:10:36,616 --> 00:10:41,053 Tanashilli, whom you used to serve, was very good at this kind of trickery. 142 00:10:41,387 --> 00:10:44,223 We do not know anything about this. 143 00:10:44,357 --> 00:10:45,591 Please believe us. 144 00:10:45,658 --> 00:10:48,394 You have committed all those vile acts. Yet, you want me to believe you? 145 00:10:48,461 --> 00:10:49,829 Yes, Your Grace. 146 00:10:49,896 --> 00:10:52,565 If you tell me the truth, I will spare you, 147 00:10:52,965 --> 00:10:55,768 but if you continue to lie, I will hold you accountable for your past acts 148 00:10:56,369 --> 00:10:57,637 and punish you by death. 149 00:10:58,871 --> 00:10:59,871 Your Grace. 150 00:11:02,909 --> 00:11:06,145 I am telling the truth. We were not behind this. 151 00:11:06,612 --> 00:11:07,680 I really do not know... 152 00:11:08,481 --> 00:11:11,183 We never did such a thing, Your Grace. 153 00:11:12,618 --> 00:11:14,554 Your Grace, please just twist my legs. 154 00:11:26,666 --> 00:11:27,934 Please spare me, Your Grace. 155 00:11:28,200 --> 00:11:30,970 I swear before the heavens. We did not do this. 156 00:11:31,437 --> 00:11:33,072 Your Grace, please... 157 00:11:33,573 --> 00:11:35,708 Empress Dowager has arrived. 158 00:11:43,583 --> 00:11:45,618 Are you sure they were behind it? 159 00:11:45,952 --> 00:11:47,620 I was just interrogating them. 160 00:11:48,854 --> 00:11:49,854 Release them. 161 00:11:52,758 --> 00:11:53,759 Your Highness. 162 00:11:54,961 --> 00:11:56,729 If you cannot find them guilty after interrogating, 163 00:11:56,796 --> 00:11:58,431 you must release them. 164 00:11:58,798 --> 00:12:01,534 They used to carry out all the wicked acts under Tanashilli's order. 165 00:12:01,867 --> 00:12:05,371 Please tell me why you are sparing them. 166 00:12:05,605 --> 00:12:08,374 The subordinates cannot go against their masters. 167 00:12:09,008 --> 00:12:10,710 They are demoted to slaves. 168 00:12:11,143 --> 00:12:12,745 They have already faced their punishment. 169 00:12:13,045 --> 00:12:14,045 Your Highness. 170 00:12:14,113 --> 00:12:16,616 Take them and treat their wounds. 171 00:12:20,386 --> 00:12:21,554 Yes, Your Highness. 172 00:12:23,689 --> 00:12:24,689 Take them. 173 00:12:36,969 --> 00:12:40,139 Until when will you be blinded by your grudge against Yeoncheol's family? 174 00:12:40,473 --> 00:12:41,473 Your Highness. 175 00:12:41,507 --> 00:12:44,076 We will soon greet the new Empress. 176 00:12:44,543 --> 00:12:47,380 We must try to avoid making a ruckus or causing trouble if we can. 177 00:12:50,182 --> 00:12:52,685 My son was almost poisoned to death. 178 00:12:53,052 --> 00:12:56,522 How could this matter be overlooked? 179 00:12:56,789 --> 00:12:58,357 I meant to tell you 180 00:12:59,258 --> 00:13:01,994 that you could get to the bottom of it without making a fuss. 181 00:13:04,130 --> 00:13:05,998 I want the Imperial House to be at peace. 182 00:13:07,633 --> 00:13:08,734 Keep that in mind. 183 00:13:24,650 --> 00:13:26,352 Something is going on with the Empress Dowager. 184 00:13:49,175 --> 00:13:51,477 The seventh Emperor, Emperor Mujong, 185 00:13:51,777 --> 00:13:53,846 was Emperor Seongjong's nephew. 186 00:13:54,246 --> 00:13:55,614 The eighth Emperor, Emperor Injong, 187 00:13:55,681 --> 00:13:57,717 was Emperor Mujong's younger brother. 188 00:13:58,150 --> 00:14:01,120 The ninth Emperor, Emperor Yeongjong, was Emperor Mujong's son. 189 00:14:01,687 --> 00:14:04,123 Emperor Jinjong, Emperor Injong's cousin, 190 00:14:04,457 --> 00:14:06,025 became the tenth Emperor. 191 00:14:06,559 --> 00:14:07,793 The eleventh Emperor 192 00:14:07,860 --> 00:14:10,763 was Emperor Jinjong's son, Emperor Munjong. 193 00:14:11,097 --> 00:14:14,934 She has fully memorized everything including the genealogy and etiquettes. 194 00:14:16,135 --> 00:14:18,471 She is excelling in her training to become the Empress. 195 00:14:21,440 --> 00:14:24,810 Your Imperial Majesty, other candidates are excellent, 196 00:14:25,044 --> 00:14:27,813 but Bayan Khutugh is by far the most well-behaved and good-natured, 197 00:14:28,881 --> 00:14:30,816 so please choose her. 198 00:14:32,218 --> 00:14:33,853 As soon as I choose a new Empress, 199 00:14:34,553 --> 00:14:36,555 I plan to appoint Consort Ki as the Imperial Noble Consort 200 00:14:37,389 --> 00:14:39,058 and let her reside in Heungdeok Palace. 201 00:14:40,226 --> 00:14:43,162 Heungdeok Palace is reserved for the second Empress. 202 00:14:44,063 --> 00:14:45,297 How could we let a consort reside-- 203 00:14:45,364 --> 00:14:47,199 It is empty for the time being. 204 00:14:48,234 --> 00:14:51,570 Although Imperial Noble Consort Ki is below empresses in rank, 205 00:14:53,305 --> 00:14:54,540 I will treat her... 206 00:14:55,541 --> 00:14:56,976 no less than empresses. 207 00:14:59,411 --> 00:15:02,381 Did you pester His Imperial Majesty to give you the Palace? 208 00:15:03,449 --> 00:15:05,651 How could you say so? She did not pester me. 209 00:15:05,718 --> 00:15:06,952 You tell me. 210 00:15:07,686 --> 00:15:12,024 Did you ask His Imperial Majesty to grant you Heungdeok Palace? 211 00:15:12,825 --> 00:15:18,497 I believe I have earned my right to occupy Heungdeok Palace. 212 00:15:18,898 --> 00:15:20,099 Is that right? 213 00:15:20,266 --> 00:15:21,367 Consort Ki... 214 00:15:22,501 --> 00:15:24,904 has sacrificed a lot for my sake. 215 00:15:25,337 --> 00:15:27,373 Well, Bayan Khutugh, 216 00:15:27,439 --> 00:15:29,475 {\an8}who did not even lift a finger, will occupy Gondeok Palace. 217 00:15:30,176 --> 00:15:32,678 {\an8}Why would I not let Yang occupy Heungdeok Palace? 218 00:15:38,217 --> 00:15:40,553 I am not asking for your approval. 219 00:15:42,721 --> 00:15:45,925 I have already decided. I am informing you. 220 00:15:57,436 --> 00:15:58,971 Once I move into Heungdeok Palace, 221 00:15:59,305 --> 00:16:01,907 recruit guards who excel in martial arts. 222 00:16:01,974 --> 00:16:02,875 Yes, Your Grace. 223 00:16:02,942 --> 00:16:04,677 Hong-dan, you will become a senior court lady. 224 00:16:05,110 --> 00:16:07,346 Select court ladies who are from Goryeo. 225 00:16:07,546 --> 00:16:08,581 Yes, Your Grace. 226 00:16:11,984 --> 00:16:13,185 And one more thing. 227 00:16:14,920 --> 00:16:16,488 Before I move into Heungdeok Palace, 228 00:16:17,089 --> 00:16:19,225 make a secret place in the Palace. 229 00:16:19,725 --> 00:16:21,093 By a secret place, you mean... 230 00:16:22,061 --> 00:16:23,696 Once I get hold of Yeoncheol's fund, 231 00:16:24,463 --> 00:16:26,098 I need a place to hide it. 232 00:16:26,365 --> 00:16:27,466 As you wish, Your Grace. 233 00:16:29,235 --> 00:16:32,538 By the way, I do not have the faintest idea who tried 234 00:16:33,372 --> 00:16:34,974 to poison the Prince to death. 235 00:16:37,443 --> 00:16:38,978 No matter who my opponent is, 236 00:16:40,045 --> 00:16:42,748 anyone who tried to harm my son cannot be forgiven. 237 00:16:43,682 --> 00:16:45,851 I wholeheartedly wish that it was not done... 238 00:16:47,086 --> 00:16:48,988 by you, Your Highness. 239 00:16:53,826 --> 00:16:54,827 Your Highness. 240 00:17:01,867 --> 00:17:03,535 Once the new Empress is chosen, 241 00:17:04,303 --> 00:17:08,073 I plan to reinstate you back on the Empress' service as court ladies. 242 00:17:10,142 --> 00:17:11,343 We will be court ladies again? 243 00:17:13,345 --> 00:17:14,847 -Your Highness. -Your Highness. 244 00:17:15,347 --> 00:17:19,018 Your grace is beyond measure, Your Highness. 245 00:17:19,084 --> 00:17:21,220 Your grace is beyond measure, Your Highness. 246 00:17:21,287 --> 00:17:22,287 In return, 247 00:17:23,289 --> 00:17:25,024 for the future of the Imperial House, 248 00:17:26,859 --> 00:17:28,827 you must fulfill your duty. 249 00:17:29,194 --> 00:17:30,763 To comply with your order, 250 00:17:31,297 --> 00:17:35,167 we will not spare our bodies no matter how excruciating... 251 00:17:36,802 --> 00:17:38,237 the pain may be. 252 00:17:38,304 --> 00:17:41,173 Please give us your orders, Your Highness. 253 00:17:41,774 --> 00:17:42,908 Make the new Empress... 254 00:17:43,943 --> 00:17:46,145 trust and rely on you. 255 00:17:46,245 --> 00:17:47,245 Pardon? 256 00:17:49,581 --> 00:17:53,886 You cannot let her find out that you take orders from me. 257 00:17:56,155 --> 00:18:00,759 I have fully understood your instruction, Your Highness. 258 00:18:04,163 --> 00:18:05,464 You may leave now. 259 00:18:06,665 --> 00:18:07,665 Yes, Your Highness. 260 00:18:17,242 --> 00:18:18,277 Your Highness. 261 00:18:28,287 --> 00:18:29,321 Your Highness, 262 00:18:29,955 --> 00:18:34,159 do you plan on installing Prince Maha as the Crown Prince of the Empire? 263 00:18:36,895 --> 00:18:38,230 As long as I am alive, 264 00:18:38,931 --> 00:18:41,233 a prince who carries Goryeo's bloodline cannot be the Emperor. 265 00:18:41,367 --> 00:18:43,936 His Imperial Majesty and Consort Ki will oppose this. 266 00:18:44,103 --> 00:18:47,106 Who is responsible for leaving this boy motherless? 267 00:18:47,406 --> 00:18:50,542 She died because her family committed treason. I cannot pinpoint-- 268 00:18:50,609 --> 00:18:53,178 It's Consort Ki. She was responsible for killing his mother. 269 00:18:54,513 --> 00:18:56,815 I will implant this into Maha's mind. 270 00:19:05,424 --> 00:19:06,424 Prince Maha. 271 00:19:06,959 --> 00:19:11,063 Consort Ki from Goryeo killed your mother. 272 00:19:11,730 --> 00:19:13,298 She was very jealous. 273 00:19:13,599 --> 00:19:16,135 She urged His Imperial Majesty to exterminate her whole family. 274 00:19:17,036 --> 00:19:20,539 Your mother faced a pitiful and sad death. 275 00:19:23,242 --> 00:19:26,945 That is why you must grow up and avenge your mother. 276 00:19:28,280 --> 00:19:29,915 Do you understand me? 277 00:19:41,927 --> 00:19:43,295 Sleep tight. 278 00:20:04,183 --> 00:20:06,318 From now on, I will be at your service. 279 00:20:06,952 --> 00:20:09,655 I am Court Lady Seo. 280 00:20:10,022 --> 00:20:11,323 I am Court Lady Yeon. 281 00:20:11,790 --> 00:20:14,460 I have heard a lot about you from the Empress Dowager. 282 00:20:15,861 --> 00:20:18,330 I still have a lot to learn and have a soft heart. 283 00:20:19,098 --> 00:20:20,566 I will make many mistakes. 284 00:20:21,433 --> 00:20:23,135 I ask for your assistance. 285 00:20:23,335 --> 00:20:25,871 Please do not worry about it. 286 00:20:25,938 --> 00:20:28,207 We will wholeheartedly serve you. 287 00:20:35,214 --> 00:20:38,784 Her Imperial Majesty has arrived. 288 00:20:54,600 --> 00:20:56,168 They are wearing a court lady's uniform. 289 00:20:56,935 --> 00:20:58,170 How did that happen? 290 00:21:59,631 --> 00:22:03,168 I appoint the niece of the Grand Councillor, Bayan Khutugh, 291 00:22:07,005 --> 00:22:08,740 as the Empress... 292 00:22:10,075 --> 00:22:11,075 of the Yuan dynasty. 293 00:22:12,778 --> 00:22:15,380 Congratulations, Your Imperial Majesty. 294 00:22:16,215 --> 00:22:18,884 -Hail to His Imperial Majesty. -Hail! 295 00:22:19,218 --> 00:22:21,553 -Hail to Her Imperial Majesty. -Hail. 296 00:22:22,254 --> 00:22:24,523 -Hail to His Imperial Majesty. -Hail to His Imperial Majesty. 297 00:22:25,090 --> 00:22:27,226 -Hail to Her Imperial Majesty. -Hail to Her Imperial Majesty. 298 00:22:27,759 --> 00:22:29,861 -Hail to His Imperial Majesty. -Hail to His Imperial Majesty. 299 00:22:30,262 --> 00:22:32,531 -Hail to Her Imperial Majesty. -Hail to Her Imperial Majesty. 300 00:22:33,065 --> 00:22:35,434 -Hail to His Imperial Majesty. -Hail to His Imperial Majesty. 301 00:22:35,867 --> 00:22:37,970 -Hail to Her Imperial Majesty. -Hail to Her Imperial Majesty. 302 00:22:38,303 --> 00:22:40,706 -Hail to His Imperial Majesty. -Hail to His Imperial Majesty. 303 00:22:41,273 --> 00:22:43,408 -Hail to Her Imperial Majesty. -Hail to Her Imperial Majesty. 304 00:22:43,942 --> 00:22:46,378 -Hail to His Imperial Majesty. -Hail to His Imperial Majesty. 305 00:22:46,745 --> 00:22:48,847 -Hail to Her Imperial Majesty. -Hail to Her Imperial Majesty. 306 00:22:49,314 --> 00:22:51,550 -Hail to His Imperial Majesty. -Hail to His Imperial Majesty. 307 00:22:52,184 --> 00:22:54,386 -Hail to Her Imperial Majesty. -Hail to Her Imperial Majesty. 308 00:22:54,953 --> 00:22:57,356 -Hail to His Imperial Majesty. -Hail to His Imperial Majesty. 309 00:23:07,733 --> 00:23:08,800 Your Grace, 310 00:23:09,101 --> 00:23:11,637 congratulations on moving into Heungdeok Palace. 311 00:23:12,337 --> 00:23:14,673 -Congratulations, Your Grace. -Congratulations, Your Grace. 312 00:23:27,552 --> 00:23:30,389 This is the chamber you will stay in, Your Grace. 313 00:23:33,091 --> 00:23:35,694 Which way is to the secret place? 314 00:24:07,592 --> 00:24:08,794 Is it to your liking? 315 00:24:09,461 --> 00:24:11,163 All I must do now is... 316 00:24:12,331 --> 00:24:14,266 fill this place with the secret fund. 317 00:24:18,036 --> 00:24:20,639 Wang Yu has sent you a letter. 318 00:24:28,246 --> 00:24:30,716 I have heard the news of your becoming the Imperial Noble Consort soon. 319 00:24:32,084 --> 00:24:34,152 By the time you read this letter, 320 00:24:35,320 --> 00:24:37,856 I would be on my way to the tin mine. 321 00:24:38,890 --> 00:24:39,991 Please do not forget. 322 00:24:40,926 --> 00:24:43,528 When they find out that we are eyeing for the secret fund, 323 00:24:44,563 --> 00:24:48,200 you and I will lose everything within moments. 324 00:24:49,301 --> 00:24:52,838 However, if we do get hold of the fund safely, 325 00:24:53,839 --> 00:24:55,607 the opposite will happen. 326 00:24:56,775 --> 00:24:58,009 I pray for our success. 327 00:25:02,581 --> 00:25:04,583 I heard that the Grand Councillor had found 328 00:25:04,649 --> 00:25:06,718 the list of Yeoncheol's assets at his home. 329 00:25:08,353 --> 00:25:11,790 Discreetly find out where the list is. 330 00:25:12,524 --> 00:25:13,592 Yes, Your Grace. 331 00:25:23,735 --> 00:25:25,470 It must be bothersome. 332 00:25:26,271 --> 00:25:29,374 I ask that you take off your court dress. 333 00:25:29,808 --> 00:25:31,777 I will stay in my court dress 334 00:25:32,377 --> 00:25:34,079 until I receive His Imperial Majesty's blessings, 335 00:25:35,414 --> 00:25:36,414 I believe... 336 00:25:37,582 --> 00:25:40,118 that is my duty to greet my husband. 337 00:25:41,086 --> 00:25:44,556 I am awed by your kind heart. 338 00:25:44,823 --> 00:25:48,527 Your warm heart will be able to melt away 339 00:25:48,693 --> 00:25:51,096 the His Imperial Majesty's cold heart. 340 00:25:53,799 --> 00:25:57,135 By the way, have you heard of Ki 341 00:25:57,202 --> 00:26:00,539 who had become the Imperial Noble Consort? 342 00:26:01,406 --> 00:26:04,509 I had heard that she is beloved by His Imperial Majesty. 343 00:26:04,743 --> 00:26:06,745 "Beloved" would be an understatement. 344 00:26:07,312 --> 00:26:10,248 It was enough to make the late Empress's blood run... 345 00:26:14,319 --> 00:26:15,487 Please forgive me. 346 00:26:15,787 --> 00:26:18,623 I have spoken too much. 347 00:26:19,057 --> 00:26:20,358 I do not mind. 348 00:26:21,326 --> 00:26:22,694 You may leave now. 349 00:26:23,995 --> 00:26:24,995 Your Imperial Majesty. 350 00:26:25,564 --> 00:26:27,466 Please head to Gondeok Palace now. 351 00:26:28,667 --> 00:26:29,734 You cannot be drunk 352 00:26:29,801 --> 00:26:32,003 before your first night with Her Imperial Majesty. 353 00:26:39,511 --> 00:26:40,545 Right now, 354 00:26:41,746 --> 00:26:43,248 I will head to Heungdeok Palace. 355 00:26:43,782 --> 00:26:46,084 Your Imperial Majesty, Heungdeok Palace? 356 00:26:48,386 --> 00:26:50,322 I am going to Yang's chamber. 357 00:26:50,522 --> 00:26:51,556 Your Imperial Majesty. 358 00:26:52,023 --> 00:26:54,259 How could you spend your first night-- 359 00:26:54,359 --> 00:26:55,527 It is what my heart wants. 360 00:26:56,495 --> 00:26:58,597 That is what the Emperor, I, desires. 361 00:26:58,964 --> 00:27:01,867 Golta, since when was the Emperor of this empire 362 00:27:01,967 --> 00:27:05,203 not allowed to love the woman of his choice? 363 00:27:06,104 --> 00:27:07,405 That is the duty of the Emperor. 364 00:27:19,284 --> 00:27:20,352 Your Highness. 365 00:27:20,652 --> 00:27:23,989 You are not the Emperor because you can behave however you wish. 366 00:27:24,656 --> 00:27:26,525 For a great cause and obligations, 367 00:27:26,925 --> 00:27:29,194 you must be patient and hold back. 368 00:27:29,694 --> 00:27:32,130 Sometimes, you must go on the opposite path. 369 00:27:32,197 --> 00:27:33,565 That is why you are the Emperor. 370 00:27:35,867 --> 00:27:37,502 That is why emperors are great. 371 00:27:40,405 --> 00:27:41,506 "Great," you say? 372 00:27:45,210 --> 00:27:46,311 You... 373 00:27:46,845 --> 00:27:49,714 You are depicting a weak emperor. 374 00:27:52,784 --> 00:27:53,784 However, 375 00:27:54,719 --> 00:27:56,321 lately, I have been feeling... 376 00:27:57,656 --> 00:28:00,692 that you do not have my best interest at heart. 377 00:28:01,026 --> 00:28:02,928 If you continue to behave this way, 378 00:28:05,530 --> 00:28:08,366 I have no choice but to expel Consort Ki out of the Palace. 379 00:28:08,567 --> 00:28:09,701 Your Highness! 380 00:28:09,834 --> 00:28:12,304 The same happened with Imperial Consort Yang of the Tang dynasty. 381 00:28:12,504 --> 00:28:15,840 Emperor Hyeonjong's excessive love for her brought trouble to the Imperial House. 382 00:28:16,975 --> 00:28:18,843 How could you not see 383 00:28:19,177 --> 00:28:22,180 that your behaviors are turning Consort Ki into a wicked woman? 384 00:28:28,720 --> 00:28:30,221 For Consort Ki's sake, 385 00:28:31,723 --> 00:28:33,291 you must do your duty as the Emperor. 386 00:28:35,226 --> 00:28:38,496 Spend your first night with the Empress. 387 00:28:49,274 --> 00:28:50,274 Your Grace. 388 00:28:51,843 --> 00:28:53,645 I have just heard that His Imperial Majesty 389 00:28:54,079 --> 00:28:56,281 has entered the Empress's chamber. 390 00:29:17,135 --> 00:29:18,169 Ayushiridara. 391 00:29:18,937 --> 00:29:20,305 My son, Ayushiridara. 392 00:29:20,805 --> 00:29:21,840 My little boy. 393 00:29:22,707 --> 00:29:23,942 You brat. 394 00:29:25,377 --> 00:29:29,047 Because of you, your mother does not pay any attention to me. 395 00:29:30,181 --> 00:29:33,218 How dare you try to take away someone so dear to my heart? 396 00:29:33,418 --> 00:29:34,519 I beg you to stop. 397 00:29:35,220 --> 00:29:36,621 You will upset our son. 398 00:29:38,123 --> 00:29:40,191 No, I am the one who is upset. 399 00:29:41,026 --> 00:29:42,060 Tell me. 400 00:29:42,360 --> 00:29:45,096 Which one of us do you cherish more? 401 00:29:48,066 --> 00:29:52,270 Then what about you? Which one of us do you cherish more? 402 00:29:52,871 --> 00:29:53,905 Well... 403 00:30:05,083 --> 00:30:06,117 Yang, 404 00:30:07,419 --> 00:30:11,256 I have never been this happy before. 405 00:30:12,057 --> 00:30:14,392 When I am eating or walking, 406 00:30:15,560 --> 00:30:16,628 out of the blue, 407 00:30:17,962 --> 00:30:21,366 I am terrified that if this could be a dream. 408 00:30:22,901 --> 00:30:24,035 This is not a dream. 409 00:30:24,936 --> 00:30:27,639 I am right next to you. 410 00:30:28,773 --> 00:30:30,241 And Ayushiridara is here too. 411 00:30:32,811 --> 00:30:34,012 That is why, from time to time, 412 00:30:37,115 --> 00:30:38,817 I am even more frightened. 413 00:30:42,954 --> 00:30:44,222 It is scarier... 414 00:30:46,224 --> 00:30:49,928 to face the end of this in real life than in my dream. 415 00:30:51,229 --> 00:30:53,965 That will never happen. 416 00:31:00,238 --> 00:31:01,239 To do that... 417 00:31:02,107 --> 00:31:05,210 To make sure this continues on whether in real life or in my dream, 418 00:31:07,712 --> 00:31:09,247 I will make you my Empress. 419 00:31:13,818 --> 00:31:14,919 I will make... 420 00:31:16,287 --> 00:31:17,622 our son the Crown Prince. 421 00:31:23,261 --> 00:31:24,295 So... 422 00:31:25,497 --> 00:31:27,565 until the last days of our lives, 423 00:31:28,500 --> 00:31:30,401 I want the three of us to live happily together. 424 00:31:36,341 --> 00:31:37,876 Do not worry, my boy. 425 00:31:40,712 --> 00:31:42,480 No one will harm you. 426 00:31:46,317 --> 00:31:48,286 I will make sure that you are safe. 427 00:31:51,489 --> 00:31:52,590 I will... 428 00:31:55,059 --> 00:31:56,795 make you the Emperor. 429 00:32:26,591 --> 00:32:28,626 Please allow me to pour you a drink. 430 00:32:34,232 --> 00:32:36,668 -Bayan. -Yes, Your Imperial Majesty. 431 00:32:38,236 --> 00:32:39,304 I am sorry. 432 00:32:40,171 --> 00:32:42,140 What do you mean? 433 00:32:42,507 --> 00:32:43,508 Now... 434 00:32:44,576 --> 00:32:45,743 and in the future, 435 00:32:50,248 --> 00:32:52,183 I will only end up hurting you. 436 00:32:53,117 --> 00:32:54,786 This is my last apology. 437 00:32:55,186 --> 00:32:56,788 This is all I had to tell you. 438 00:32:59,424 --> 00:33:00,458 Your Imperial Majesty. 439 00:33:11,035 --> 00:33:12,370 I mean to tell you... 440 00:33:16,174 --> 00:33:17,642 not to want my heart, Empress. 441 00:33:28,753 --> 00:33:32,924 You have called me by my name. 442 00:33:37,095 --> 00:33:38,663 You also called me as your empress too. 443 00:33:40,765 --> 00:33:42,233 That is enough for me. 444 00:33:43,935 --> 00:33:45,570 If that is your wish, 445 00:33:47,438 --> 00:33:49,040 I will not want anything more than that. 446 00:34:04,389 --> 00:34:06,324 Your Imperial Majesty, are you all right? 447 00:34:36,120 --> 00:34:37,455 Are you awake? 448 00:34:46,664 --> 00:34:48,933 Did you spend the night in your court dress? 449 00:34:51,102 --> 00:34:54,806 You should have gotten a court lady to help you change. 450 00:34:55,206 --> 00:34:57,108 How could I ask a court lady's help 451 00:34:57,175 --> 00:34:58,977 on my first night? 452 00:35:05,783 --> 00:35:06,884 What is wrong? 453 00:35:07,285 --> 00:35:09,721 I have cramps in my legs. 454 00:35:10,088 --> 00:35:11,556 What a fool. 455 00:35:12,423 --> 00:35:14,425 Why did you stay in your dress until you got... 456 00:35:20,999 --> 00:35:23,368 -Is anyone outside? -Please do not call them. 457 00:35:25,570 --> 00:35:29,107 If you could help me take off the headpiece... 458 00:35:38,483 --> 00:35:40,318 Now, I can breathe. 459 00:35:40,485 --> 00:35:44,389 I believe a wrong person is in Gondeok Palace again. 460 00:35:46,190 --> 00:35:48,559 The former empress, Tanashilli, was too vile. 461 00:35:50,094 --> 00:35:51,629 And you are too weak. 462 00:35:52,096 --> 00:35:55,466 If one cannot be too strong or too weak, 463 00:35:56,667 --> 00:35:59,504 who can become the owner of this Palace? 464 00:36:01,339 --> 00:36:03,775 -Golta, are you outside? -Yes, Your Imperial Majesty. 465 00:36:09,247 --> 00:36:10,481 I will have my breakfast... 466 00:36:12,150 --> 00:36:13,684 at Consort Ki's chamber. 467 00:36:15,586 --> 00:36:16,821 I will notify them. 468 00:36:18,856 --> 00:36:20,358 Please do not worry about me. 469 00:36:22,894 --> 00:36:25,229 A married couple is of one mind and body. 470 00:36:26,631 --> 00:36:28,966 As you cherish Consort Ki, 471 00:36:29,667 --> 00:36:31,769 I will cherish her as well. 472 00:36:43,548 --> 00:36:44,816 Where are you going now? 473 00:36:45,316 --> 00:36:47,318 I am on my way to meet Master Taltal. 474 00:36:50,488 --> 00:36:53,691 Did you not notify her that I was to have my breakfast at her chamber? 475 00:36:54,125 --> 00:36:56,294 -I did-- -I had a prior engagement. 476 00:36:59,797 --> 00:37:01,499 Please forgive me, Your Imperial Majesty. 477 00:37:05,069 --> 00:37:06,104 Yang. 478 00:37:08,706 --> 00:37:12,176 I am not in good condition as I had too many drinks last night. 479 00:37:13,277 --> 00:37:15,613 I have a headache and heartburn. 480 00:37:15,680 --> 00:37:16,781 I have not... 481 00:37:19,784 --> 00:37:21,419 slept a wink last night. 482 00:37:24,822 --> 00:37:26,424 I have informed them to prepare a meal. 483 00:37:27,425 --> 00:37:28,693 Please escort him. 484 00:37:39,403 --> 00:37:42,039 Your Imperial Majesty, there are eyes all over the place. 485 00:37:42,473 --> 00:37:44,976 Consort Ki's behavior should be considered very rude. 486 00:37:46,511 --> 00:37:48,246 It must have been... 487 00:37:49,680 --> 00:37:51,449 a torturous sleepless night for her. 488 00:38:06,230 --> 00:38:08,566 General, you have gone over all of these documents. 489 00:38:08,933 --> 00:38:10,968 We have not found any clues about the secret fund. 490 00:38:11,169 --> 00:38:14,705 We might have overlooked something. Make sure you check them thoroughly. 491 00:38:20,811 --> 00:38:23,347 General, Consort Ki is here. 492 00:38:34,458 --> 00:38:35,526 Hello. 493 00:38:37,495 --> 00:38:39,297 What are all those books? 494 00:38:42,733 --> 00:38:44,635 Those are ledgers for Yeoncheol's assets. 495 00:38:44,969 --> 00:38:48,272 You still have not been able to confiscate all of his assets? 496 00:38:48,506 --> 00:38:50,508 The location of the secret fund is unknown. 497 00:38:50,741 --> 00:38:53,711 We are tracing it now. We will find it soon enough. 498 00:38:57,348 --> 00:38:58,749 You seem unwell. 499 00:39:01,352 --> 00:39:02,520 Do you... 500 00:39:03,921 --> 00:39:05,122 resent my uncle? 501 00:39:06,958 --> 00:39:08,793 {\an8}He threw me out as soon as I become useless to him. 502 00:39:10,094 --> 00:39:12,830 {\an8}It would be a lie if I said I did not have any resentment. 503 00:39:16,400 --> 00:39:17,535 What brings you here? 504 00:39:18,069 --> 00:39:21,706 I was informed that the Empress was deserted on her first night. 505 00:39:22,707 --> 00:39:24,141 It was the same with Tanashilli. 506 00:39:24,809 --> 00:39:27,545 That was why the late Empress harbored hatred toward me. 507 00:39:29,146 --> 00:39:33,584 That is why I would like to ask you to put in a good word for me. 508 00:39:34,552 --> 00:39:38,256 I do not wish to become entangled in the midst of a feud again. 509 00:39:41,225 --> 00:39:43,160 I came here to make such a request. 510 00:39:45,529 --> 00:39:46,631 I understand. 511 00:39:56,741 --> 00:39:59,877 A while ago, someone tried to poison Prince Ayushiridara. 512 00:40:05,583 --> 00:40:07,618 Someone tried to poison that young prince? 513 00:40:08,319 --> 00:40:09,553 Was the culprit apprehended? 514 00:40:09,620 --> 00:40:12,356 I heard they could not, so the case has remained unsolved. 515 00:40:15,159 --> 00:40:16,227 Could it be... 516 00:40:16,994 --> 00:40:19,630 Do you have anyone in mind? 517 00:40:21,766 --> 00:40:22,833 No. 518 00:40:23,834 --> 00:40:24,935 It is nothing. 519 00:40:28,539 --> 00:40:32,009 You did not get a wink of sleep last night. 520 00:40:32,877 --> 00:40:33,978 This is... 521 00:40:35,479 --> 00:40:37,648 all because of Consort Ki. 522 00:40:38,516 --> 00:40:42,320 That vile wench has His Imperial Majesty wrapped around her finger. 523 00:40:42,420 --> 00:40:43,421 Stop it. 524 00:40:44,455 --> 00:40:48,125 I am afraid I might really harbor hatred against Imperial Noble Consort Ki. 525 00:40:48,492 --> 00:40:50,328 You must hate her, Your Imperial Majesty. 526 00:40:50,494 --> 00:40:51,495 That wench... 527 00:40:52,663 --> 00:40:56,534 You are about to lead a solitary life without your husband because of her. 528 00:40:56,834 --> 00:40:58,936 You must, Your Imperial Majesty. 529 00:41:01,539 --> 00:41:06,510 How could you be so benevolent and softhearted? 530 00:41:07,712 --> 00:41:10,348 Your Imperial Majesty, General Taltal is here to see you. 531 00:41:11,415 --> 00:41:14,051 -Escort him in right away. -Yes, Your Imperial Majesty. 532 00:41:18,022 --> 00:41:19,724 Hello, Taltal. 533 00:41:23,160 --> 00:41:26,364 I was low in spirits. I am glad that you are here. 534 00:41:27,365 --> 00:41:29,467 -Bring us some tea. -That will not be necessary. 535 00:41:30,735 --> 00:41:32,970 -Leave us in private. -Yes, General. 536 00:41:35,706 --> 00:41:36,907 What brings you here? 537 00:41:37,975 --> 00:41:40,378 Are you here because you came across gossip 538 00:41:40,444 --> 00:41:43,547 that I was deserted on my first night? 539 00:41:43,848 --> 00:41:47,051 Could I speak freely with you for a moment? 540 00:41:47,418 --> 00:41:50,187 I am not used to hearing honorifics from you. 541 00:41:50,788 --> 00:41:52,323 Please speak freely with me. 542 00:41:54,158 --> 00:41:56,026 -Bayan Khutugh. -Yes, Taltal. 543 00:41:56,427 --> 00:41:57,962 Although we may be a distant relative, 544 00:41:58,529 --> 00:42:01,899 I have watched you grow up. 545 00:42:02,366 --> 00:42:05,035 Yes, we have had a lot of fun. 546 00:42:05,269 --> 00:42:06,270 From those days, 547 00:42:07,438 --> 00:42:10,908 I know you better than anyone. 548 00:42:12,977 --> 00:42:14,011 I urge you... 549 00:42:17,047 --> 00:42:19,150 not to pull such a stunt ever again. 550 00:42:24,522 --> 00:42:27,458 How dare you try to poison the Prince who is only a baby? 551 00:42:28,893 --> 00:42:30,628 No decent human being would do such a thing. 552 00:42:32,797 --> 00:42:37,401 When you were young, you were the greediest and cruelest girl. 553 00:42:38,602 --> 00:42:40,638 You found your family pet bird too noisy. 554 00:42:41,872 --> 00:42:44,842 I remember you cutting it up and putting its pieces in the cage. 555 00:42:45,109 --> 00:42:46,243 That is enough. 556 00:42:47,645 --> 00:42:48,946 Stop talking down to me. 557 00:42:52,082 --> 00:42:53,684 Now that I have become the Empress, 558 00:42:54,051 --> 00:42:56,654 I can no longer stand the way you talk to me. 559 00:42:58,722 --> 00:43:01,125 Yes, I was behind it. 560 00:43:03,227 --> 00:43:06,697 However, had I wished to kill him off, I would not have been so clumsy. 561 00:43:09,533 --> 00:43:10,634 Just a little. 562 00:43:11,235 --> 00:43:13,537 I showed her a little of what lies in her future. 563 00:43:18,809 --> 00:43:20,277 I am the Empress of the Great Yuan. 564 00:43:20,878 --> 00:43:23,647 If I was going to let a mere consort take the Emperor from me, 565 00:43:24,815 --> 00:43:26,517 I would not have come here. 566 00:43:30,054 --> 00:43:31,088 Watch me. 567 00:43:31,155 --> 00:43:34,625 Watch me how I kick out Consort Ki and win the Emperor to my side. 568 00:43:34,792 --> 00:43:38,028 I do not get involved in the businesses of the Inner Court. 569 00:43:38,095 --> 00:43:41,265 However, if your behavior harms 570 00:43:41,332 --> 00:43:43,634 the reputation of our family... 571 00:43:51,108 --> 00:43:53,544 I will not stand here and just watch. 572 00:44:16,400 --> 00:44:17,501 How dare he? 573 00:45:27,137 --> 00:45:29,640 I am certain these are about Yeoncheol's assets. 574 00:45:33,043 --> 00:45:34,912 We must transcribe all of these books by tonight 575 00:45:36,013 --> 00:45:37,381 {\an8}and put them back. 576 00:45:37,681 --> 00:45:38,849 Yes, Your Grace. 577 00:45:57,868 --> 00:46:00,237 What could this be? 578 00:46:06,176 --> 00:46:09,079 I believe this is a floor plan of a house. 579 00:46:12,483 --> 00:46:13,751 A floor plan? 580 00:46:15,085 --> 00:46:16,320 Do you mean Yeoncheol's house? 581 00:46:16,620 --> 00:46:18,822 Yes, Your Grace. I believe so. 582 00:46:20,457 --> 00:46:22,393 What happened to his house now? 583 00:46:22,626 --> 00:46:23,794 After his death, 584 00:46:24,161 --> 00:46:27,564 Grand Councillor Baekan is residing in his house. 585 00:46:32,369 --> 00:46:35,739 It has been days, but we still have not found any evidence about the fund. 586 00:46:36,306 --> 00:46:40,144 It would be a disaster if Dang Gise finds it first. 587 00:46:41,979 --> 00:46:43,580 There is a way. 588 00:46:44,715 --> 00:46:45,716 What is it? 589 00:46:46,884 --> 00:46:50,254 Yeoncheol had kept close ties with the leader of the Eagle House. 590 00:46:50,821 --> 00:46:53,223 If we could meet with the leader, 591 00:46:53,791 --> 00:46:57,027 I am sure we will be able to find some evidence about the fund. 592 00:46:57,428 --> 00:47:00,831 However, no one knows the identity of the leader. 593 00:47:01,131 --> 00:47:03,634 According to our intelligence we have secretly been keeping, 594 00:47:03,967 --> 00:47:06,036 the one who leads the Yeongyeong branch of the Eagle House 595 00:47:06,103 --> 00:47:08,172 knows the identity of the leader. 596 00:47:09,807 --> 00:47:11,308 Find him. 597 00:47:12,376 --> 00:47:16,013 I am looking for him as we speak. You will get to meet him soon. 598 00:47:16,447 --> 00:47:19,950 We must take possession of the fund, not anyone else. 599 00:47:28,892 --> 00:47:30,994 She is the leader of the merchants I have business with. 600 00:47:31,228 --> 00:47:34,331 She introduced us to the leader of the branch in Yeongyeong. 601 00:47:34,398 --> 00:47:35,933 Call me Master Yeon. 602 00:47:36,533 --> 00:47:38,102 I will not forget your help. 603 00:47:38,302 --> 00:47:41,238 Please come inside. He is waiting. 604 00:47:43,207 --> 00:47:44,308 This way. 605 00:47:51,815 --> 00:47:54,251 Welcome, General Dang Gise. 606 00:48:01,024 --> 00:48:02,092 Do you know me? 607 00:48:02,459 --> 00:48:06,163 A very long time ago, your father had helped me. 608 00:48:06,864 --> 00:48:08,699 I have seen you from afar then. 609 00:48:08,966 --> 00:48:10,167 I will get to the point. 610 00:48:11,135 --> 00:48:14,538 I am looking for the secret fund that my father had hidden. 611 00:48:14,872 --> 00:48:17,775 Do you have any clues that could help my search? 612 00:48:18,475 --> 00:48:20,144 I do not know the particulars, 613 00:48:21,044 --> 00:48:22,546 but a long time ago, 614 00:48:22,913 --> 00:48:25,949 your father wiped out everyone who lived near the mine. 615 00:48:28,118 --> 00:48:30,821 Why did he do that? 616 00:48:31,455 --> 00:48:32,589 Why do you think? 617 00:48:32,756 --> 00:48:34,992 He had those people hide the gold 618 00:48:35,058 --> 00:48:37,227 and made sure no one knew about it. 619 00:48:38,562 --> 00:48:39,730 Do you know where that is? 620 00:48:40,097 --> 00:48:41,865 I do not know that far. 621 00:48:42,499 --> 00:48:45,869 The leader of the Eagle House might know though. 622 00:48:46,970 --> 00:48:48,238 Let me meet with him. 623 00:48:48,605 --> 00:48:53,143 He never reveals his identity in front of strangers. 624 00:48:53,443 --> 00:48:55,913 That is why I am asking you for a favor. 625 00:48:57,347 --> 00:48:59,049 I will talk to him. 626 00:49:02,786 --> 00:49:03,786 Thank you. 627 00:49:05,055 --> 00:49:07,224 This lodging is owned by the Eagle House. 628 00:49:07,491 --> 00:49:10,327 It will be safe for you to stay at our lodging for the time being. 629 00:49:12,062 --> 00:49:13,397 Escort him to his room. 630 00:49:27,611 --> 00:49:31,014 Baekan has made it his agenda to find Dang Gise. 631 00:49:31,915 --> 00:49:35,485 If we help the wrong man, the whole House could be jeopardized. 632 00:49:37,020 --> 00:49:39,223 First, let me talk to the leader. 633 00:49:41,058 --> 00:49:42,192 We can kick him out then. 634 00:49:42,793 --> 00:49:44,428 Where is the leader now? 635 00:49:44,795 --> 00:49:46,563 He is very close. 636 00:49:46,930 --> 00:49:49,633 May I meet with him too? 637 00:49:50,067 --> 00:49:51,301 Yes, when the time is right. 638 00:49:52,336 --> 00:49:53,337 It is not time yet. 639 00:49:57,541 --> 00:49:58,609 What? 640 00:49:59,009 --> 00:50:01,378 Are you saying that we should take-- 641 00:50:05,249 --> 00:50:06,950 Keep your mouth shut. 642 00:50:12,756 --> 00:50:13,824 I am sorry. 643 00:50:15,359 --> 00:50:18,495 Dang Gise plans to raise an army with the money 644 00:50:18,562 --> 00:50:20,864 in order to raise an insurrection. 645 00:50:21,331 --> 00:50:23,634 I would never support the rebels 646 00:50:23,700 --> 00:50:26,169 in my right mind. 647 00:50:26,336 --> 00:50:29,406 Then helping Dang Gise now-- 648 00:50:29,473 --> 00:50:31,742 If I get hold of the gold, 649 00:50:33,143 --> 00:50:36,647 I will be able to achieve anything in this world. 650 00:50:39,583 --> 00:50:41,985 You indeed have clever tricks... 651 00:50:45,022 --> 00:50:46,390 Your intelligence is exceptional. 652 00:50:46,757 --> 00:50:48,926 Things have become messy. 653 00:50:50,327 --> 00:50:52,496 I must do whatever it takes to seize the gold. 654 00:50:53,030 --> 00:50:57,134 I am going to rescue my poor Yeon-hwa. 655 00:50:58,068 --> 00:50:59,102 Pardon? 656 00:51:00,237 --> 00:51:03,740 Yes. You ought to. Right. 657 00:51:06,310 --> 00:51:10,347 I am certain that Baekan will try to seize the secret fund too. 658 00:51:12,115 --> 00:51:14,718 Send out some of our men to find out what is going on in the palace. 659 00:51:14,785 --> 00:51:15,852 Yes, General. 660 00:51:20,090 --> 00:51:24,161 -King Eight-Eight has disappeared -King Eight-Eight has disappeared 661 00:51:24,428 --> 00:51:26,430 -He went to a swallow's nest -He went to a swallow's nest 662 00:51:26,496 --> 00:51:28,532 -To catch the swallow -To catch the swallow 663 00:51:28,598 --> 00:51:30,600 He only pooped at the nest and left 664 00:51:30,667 --> 00:51:32,703 -When will we dig our field -When will we dig our field 665 00:51:32,769 --> 00:51:34,705 -And have full stomachs? -And have full stomachs? 666 00:51:35,305 --> 00:51:37,574 They are teasing us, are they not? 667 00:51:38,241 --> 00:51:41,111 It sounds like it is a song about hunger. 668 00:51:42,346 --> 00:51:43,480 You brats. 669 00:51:43,547 --> 00:51:45,916 There you go again. Are you singing that poop song again? 670 00:51:45,983 --> 00:51:47,250 Scram. Go play there. 671 00:51:49,553 --> 00:51:52,189 I thank you for making this long journey. 672 00:51:52,556 --> 00:51:53,690 Thank you for your service. 673 00:51:54,124 --> 00:51:57,060 We searched everywhere that had holes along with the abandoned mine. 674 00:51:57,728 --> 00:52:00,130 We even searched every fireplace too. 675 00:52:00,297 --> 00:52:02,666 We did not find anything. Not even gold dust. 676 00:52:03,033 --> 00:52:04,568 If it is not here, 677 00:52:04,968 --> 00:52:07,871 we might have lost our chance to find the gold. 678 00:52:08,105 --> 00:52:09,740 Where did Dang Gise go? 679 00:52:09,806 --> 00:52:11,008 I do not know. 680 00:52:11,208 --> 00:52:15,245 One day, he just disappeared with Yeom Byeong-su. 681 00:52:16,513 --> 00:52:19,349 Do you think he could have found out where the secret fund is? 682 00:52:19,416 --> 00:52:21,818 Then, surely, they would not have gone by themselves. 683 00:52:21,952 --> 00:52:24,421 Moving chunks of gold requires a lot of manpower. 684 00:52:27,124 --> 00:52:30,560 It is harder than I had anticipated. 685 00:52:32,062 --> 00:52:36,133 -King Eight-Eight has disappeared -King Eight-Eight has disappeared 686 00:52:36,333 --> 00:52:38,335 -He went to a swallow's nest -He went to a swallow's nest 687 00:52:38,402 --> 00:52:40,537 -To catch the swallow -Those kids. There they go again. 688 00:52:40,604 --> 00:52:42,706 -He went to a swallow's nest -He went to a swallow's nest 689 00:52:42,773 --> 00:52:45,609 Hey, you kids. Go over there and play. 690 00:52:46,943 --> 00:52:49,346 -When will we dig our field... -When will we dig our field... 691 00:52:49,413 --> 00:52:52,649 Kids these days don't listen to adults. 692 00:52:52,816 --> 00:52:54,217 What is that song? 693 00:52:54,418 --> 00:52:56,119 Why are they singing it this loudly? 694 00:52:56,319 --> 00:52:58,422 Ever since the beginning of the mining town, 695 00:52:58,488 --> 00:53:00,624 the song has been passed down orally. 696 00:53:01,091 --> 00:53:04,227 Anyway, it is a song, complaining about being hungry. 697 00:53:04,294 --> 00:53:05,662 Please do not mind them. 698 00:53:06,630 --> 00:53:07,697 Your Majesty. 699 00:53:08,031 --> 00:53:10,600 There is no reason for our visit here to prolong. 700 00:53:31,254 --> 00:53:34,124 Places that Yeoncheol would have used to stash his gold would be... 701 00:53:35,459 --> 00:53:36,493 here... 702 00:53:37,461 --> 00:53:40,297 along with the workshop for melting tin. 703 00:53:40,363 --> 00:53:41,631 We have six possible locations. 704 00:53:42,466 --> 00:53:45,302 Among these locations, ones that cross over with his route... 705 00:53:48,105 --> 00:53:49,539 can be narrowed down to three. 706 00:53:50,507 --> 00:53:53,977 That means the gold must be in one of these three locations. 707 00:53:54,311 --> 00:53:56,847 Your Grace, the tin mine Wang Yu has mentioned 708 00:53:57,247 --> 00:53:59,916 is not included in the list of the locations. 709 00:54:00,750 --> 00:54:04,454 Yeoncheol probably hid it under someone else's name. 710 00:54:08,291 --> 00:54:10,794 Your Grace, His Imperial Majesty is coming now. 711 00:54:21,037 --> 00:54:23,440 I was not aware of your visit. May I ask what brings you here? 712 00:54:31,481 --> 00:54:35,152 How come you have not responded to my messages? 713 00:54:36,119 --> 00:54:37,921 Are you still angry with me? 714 00:54:37,988 --> 00:54:38,988 I told you... 715 00:54:40,223 --> 00:54:42,025 that I wanted to be left alone. 716 00:54:42,425 --> 00:54:44,327 You may survive without seeing me. 717 00:54:45,162 --> 00:54:46,229 But I cannot. 718 00:54:46,863 --> 00:54:49,132 Without you, I feel anxious. 719 00:54:49,633 --> 00:54:50,967 I cannot stand it. 720 00:54:52,469 --> 00:54:54,905 Please give me time to pull myself together. 721 00:54:56,439 --> 00:54:57,641 It will only take a while. 722 00:54:58,341 --> 00:54:59,376 Consort Ki. 723 00:55:00,377 --> 00:55:01,611 I am asking you... 724 00:55:04,748 --> 00:55:06,550 not to anger me. 725 00:55:22,566 --> 00:55:26,436 Why have you not discussed the secret fund with His Imperial Majesty? 726 00:55:28,538 --> 00:55:32,108 Once he finds out about it, it will end up in the Treasury. 727 00:55:33,343 --> 00:55:36,613 Right now, I need power that can ensure my safety. 728 00:55:37,547 --> 00:55:39,916 A while ago, Wang Yu has sent a message. 729 00:55:40,250 --> 00:55:42,652 He wishes to meet at the shrine of Yeongak Temple tonight. 730 00:55:47,991 --> 00:55:52,329 Yeoncheol would not have hidden his secret fund at someplace far. 731 00:55:53,863 --> 00:55:55,966 A convenient place to take out the fund, 732 00:55:56,032 --> 00:55:57,701 but a place that will not be exposed easily. 733 00:55:58,535 --> 00:56:01,271 And a place that is not at risk of being robbed at the same time. 734 00:56:03,673 --> 00:56:04,941 Where could that be? 735 00:56:25,395 --> 00:56:28,231 The order of the ledgers in the shelf has changed. 736 00:56:31,534 --> 00:56:32,636 Is anyone outside? 737 00:56:36,106 --> 00:56:38,708 Have you touched these ledgers? 738 00:56:40,877 --> 00:56:41,978 We have not. 739 00:56:42,679 --> 00:56:45,415 Were there any visitors while I was away? 740 00:56:45,982 --> 00:56:47,183 There was no one. 741 00:56:51,187 --> 00:56:52,389 What is this about? 742 00:56:55,258 --> 00:56:57,594 I suppose someone else 743 00:56:58,161 --> 00:57:01,564 in this Palace is interested in the secret fund. 744 00:57:19,716 --> 00:57:20,716 General. 745 00:57:21,551 --> 00:57:24,554 Do you know who has come out of the Palace just now? 746 00:57:26,323 --> 00:57:27,991 Our men have sent us a message. 747 00:57:28,358 --> 00:57:30,427 That wench, Seung-nyang, 748 00:57:31,961 --> 00:57:33,897 has come out of the Palace. 749 00:57:41,805 --> 00:57:43,373 Get my soldiers ready. 750 00:57:43,440 --> 00:57:44,541 Yes, General. 751 00:58:01,524 --> 00:58:02,625 What is it, Your Grace? 752 00:58:05,028 --> 00:58:06,129 There are assassins. 753 00:58:10,700 --> 00:58:11,801 Protect Her Grace. 754 00:58:14,003 --> 00:58:15,071 Who is it? 755 00:58:16,906 --> 00:58:18,041 Who sent you here? 756 00:58:26,516 --> 00:58:27,550 Finally... 757 00:58:28,084 --> 00:58:32,622 The heavens have finally answered my earnest prayer. 758 00:58:33,289 --> 00:58:36,126 -Dang Gise. -I am going to scatter... 759 00:58:37,227 --> 00:58:38,795 your blood and flesh... 760 00:58:40,096 --> 00:58:42,098 over my father, Tanashilli, and Tapjahae's graves. 761 00:58:45,268 --> 00:58:46,669 I should say that to you. 762 00:58:47,670 --> 00:58:49,372 You are my mother's murderer. 763 00:58:51,574 --> 00:58:52,575 Tonight, 764 00:58:53,943 --> 00:58:57,547 I am going to take revenge for my mother's painful death. 765 00:59:27,410 --> 00:59:29,412 Subtitle translation by Won-hyang Son