1 00:00:53,800 --> 00:00:55,067 My eyes are closed. 2 00:00:57,670 --> 00:00:59,105 And my ears are covered. 3 00:01:02,575 --> 00:01:04,177 I cannot see anything, 4 00:01:05,912 --> 00:01:06,912 nor can I... 5 00:01:08,548 --> 00:01:09,816 hear anything. 6 00:01:11,884 --> 00:01:12,885 Please... 7 00:01:14,887 --> 00:01:16,789 just sit back and relax. 8 00:01:45,751 --> 00:01:48,054 All you did was let me lean on your back? 9 00:01:51,491 --> 00:01:53,092 A hug would have been better. 10 00:01:55,194 --> 00:01:56,262 I am starting to regret 11 00:01:56,496 --> 00:01:58,564 being kind to you the other night. 12 00:02:12,245 --> 00:02:13,646 What are you doing? 13 00:02:14,547 --> 00:02:15,547 Goodness. 14 00:02:16,415 --> 00:02:18,484 You silly fool. 15 00:02:21,053 --> 00:02:22,054 Can you hear me? 16 00:02:24,056 --> 00:02:25,056 I am going to... 17 00:02:25,758 --> 00:02:27,660 fight Grand Councillor Yeoncheol. 18 00:02:30,196 --> 00:02:31,797 I would rather die 19 00:02:33,432 --> 00:02:35,768 than show you my weak side. 20 00:02:38,137 --> 00:02:39,739 So I am going to take courage. 21 00:02:39,805 --> 00:02:41,541 What are you saying? 22 00:02:42,608 --> 00:02:43,910 This is frustrating. 23 00:02:47,680 --> 00:02:49,682 Stay by my side and watch me 24 00:02:51,083 --> 00:02:53,252 doing my part as a true emperor. 25 00:02:54,687 --> 00:02:56,322 Take your hands off me. 26 00:03:01,394 --> 00:03:02,762 What did you say? 27 00:03:03,763 --> 00:03:05,164 I was badmouthing you. 28 00:03:12,572 --> 00:03:14,006 Read me that book. 29 00:03:21,781 --> 00:03:23,749 "The courier leaves tomorrow, she is told. 30 00:03:24,717 --> 00:03:26,786 She sews a warrior's gown all night. 31 00:03:27,186 --> 00:03:29,589 She feels the coldness on the tip of her fingers holding the needle." 32 00:04:12,398 --> 00:04:13,398 Let us go. 33 00:04:13,799 --> 00:04:14,867 Move out. 34 00:04:26,946 --> 00:04:29,782 Now he dares to bring armed guards 35 00:04:29,882 --> 00:04:31,584 inside the palace grounds. 36 00:04:31,917 --> 00:04:34,320 I am the Supreme Commander of the Palace Defense Unit, 37 00:04:35,254 --> 00:04:37,056 but to him, I am nothing. 38 00:04:37,590 --> 00:04:40,059 Grand Councillor Yeoncheol's malice has grown to its fullest. 39 00:04:41,227 --> 00:04:43,529 We need to lay even lower for now. 40 00:04:45,097 --> 00:04:47,299 I dare not face His Imperial Majesty. 41 00:05:03,749 --> 00:05:05,518 Her Highness is at her prayers for Buddha. 42 00:05:05,918 --> 00:05:07,987 I was told not to let anyone in-- 43 00:05:20,700 --> 00:05:21,834 Compared to Buddha, 44 00:05:22,835 --> 00:05:24,870 I am much more admirable. 45 00:05:30,543 --> 00:05:31,911 If you have any prayers, 46 00:05:32,144 --> 00:05:33,779 you should direct them to me. 47 00:05:34,947 --> 00:05:36,449 If I pray to you, 48 00:05:36,816 --> 00:05:38,217 would you be able to grant them? 49 00:05:39,518 --> 00:05:40,519 Your Highness, 50 00:05:40,619 --> 00:05:43,789 as long as you do not test my patience with that nonexistent blood vow, 51 00:05:44,056 --> 00:05:46,092 I can grant any prayer of yours. 52 00:05:48,360 --> 00:05:50,096 Do you think I am the mastermind 53 00:05:50,463 --> 00:05:51,964 behind the mysterious document? 54 00:05:52,131 --> 00:05:55,468 I am warning you not to look for that blood vow. 55 00:05:55,568 --> 00:05:57,837 The tables have already turned. 56 00:05:58,337 --> 00:06:00,406 You seem to be in the lead. 57 00:06:00,606 --> 00:06:03,943 Why would I make things worse for myself? 58 00:06:06,712 --> 00:06:10,349 The tree that bends does not break. 59 00:06:10,916 --> 00:06:12,952 Bow even lower before me. 60 00:06:13,586 --> 00:06:14,854 From what I can see, 61 00:06:14,987 --> 00:06:17,857 Your Highness has yet to take my warning to heart. 62 00:06:19,992 --> 00:06:23,963 I was praying for you to live a very long life, Grand Councillor. 63 00:06:25,264 --> 00:06:28,501 You will need longevity to atone for all the sins you have committed. 64 00:06:29,034 --> 00:06:30,536 You need 100 years, no, 65 00:06:30,603 --> 00:06:32,571 many more centuries 66 00:06:32,671 --> 00:06:35,541 for karma to take retribution on all your heinous acts. 67 00:06:39,779 --> 00:06:43,015 {\an8}No flower blooms for ten days, nor does mighty power last for over ten years. 68 00:06:43,182 --> 00:06:45,417 {\an8}But I am different. 69 00:06:45,951 --> 00:06:48,788 If I had only ten days to bloom, I would not have even started. 70 00:06:48,854 --> 00:06:50,623 And if I had only ten years to be in power, 71 00:06:50,756 --> 00:06:52,658 I would not have even drawn my sword. 72 00:06:53,959 --> 00:06:55,728 As expected from you. 73 00:06:58,731 --> 00:07:01,500 Why do you think I spared your life, 74 00:07:01,567 --> 00:07:03,035 Your Highness? 75 00:07:05,171 --> 00:07:07,640 You had no reason to rush to get rid of me. 76 00:07:08,040 --> 00:07:10,075 You are capable of deposing emperors. 77 00:07:10,142 --> 00:07:12,278 Getting rid of me must not be a hassle for you. 78 00:07:12,645 --> 00:07:14,413 But if I feared death, 79 00:07:14,647 --> 00:07:16,849 {\an8}I would have lived quietly in Ganye Temple long ago. 80 00:07:16,916 --> 00:07:19,151 {\an8}GANYE TEMPLE: WHERE WIDOWED EMPRESSES AND CONCUBINES ARE SENT TO 81 00:07:19,218 --> 00:07:20,586 {\an8}It is too late now. 82 00:07:21,554 --> 00:07:23,289 Even if you wanted to leave now, 83 00:07:23,455 --> 00:07:25,791 do you think I would let you leave that easily? 84 00:07:26,392 --> 00:07:28,861 If you are going to badmouth me, I'd better not hear it, 85 00:07:29,161 --> 00:07:30,596 so keep it to yourself. 86 00:07:31,597 --> 00:07:33,432 I am different from your Buddha. 87 00:07:33,599 --> 00:07:36,735 Unlike him, I will take revenge and have no mercy. 88 00:07:38,003 --> 00:07:39,939 Do you understand, Your Highness? 89 00:07:58,224 --> 00:07:59,425 The time has come. 90 00:08:00,092 --> 00:08:02,561 Who can we trust among the people of the court? 91 00:08:02,728 --> 00:08:05,397 Deputy Minister of State, ministers of personnel, rites, and finance 92 00:08:05,531 --> 00:08:07,967 all hold a grudge against Grand Councillor Yeoncheol. 93 00:08:08,167 --> 00:08:09,435 Contact those people 94 00:08:09,668 --> 00:08:11,403 and see if they will work with us. 95 00:08:11,737 --> 00:08:12,972 Be discreet. 96 00:08:13,939 --> 00:08:15,374 And see if any neighboring royal families 97 00:08:15,441 --> 00:08:17,376 are willing to fight against Grand Councillor Yeoncheol. 98 00:08:17,476 --> 00:08:19,078 Yes, Your Highness. 99 00:08:22,581 --> 00:08:24,516 As expected, Empress Dowager is not behind it. 100 00:08:25,217 --> 00:08:26,485 How are you so sure? 101 00:08:26,619 --> 00:08:28,854 She knows that it is useless to provoke me 102 00:08:29,054 --> 00:08:31,190 without the blood vow. 103 00:08:31,290 --> 00:08:33,959 Does that mean she does not have the blood vow? 104 00:08:34,026 --> 00:08:36,695 If she did, she would have used it against me by now. 105 00:08:37,363 --> 00:08:38,530 Who could it be? 106 00:08:51,243 --> 00:08:52,243 Wang Yu. 107 00:08:52,912 --> 00:08:54,680 Have you heard about the mysterious document? 108 00:08:55,581 --> 00:08:57,283 It is hard to miss that kind of news 109 00:08:57,549 --> 00:08:59,118 when we are within palace grounds. 110 00:08:59,251 --> 00:09:01,654 Anyway, where are you headed to? 111 00:09:01,720 --> 00:09:04,123 Her Highness has invited me. 112 00:09:05,090 --> 00:09:08,060 Watch your actions if you do not want to be suspected. 113 00:09:08,327 --> 00:09:09,995 Thank you for your advice. 114 00:09:21,040 --> 00:09:22,141 It appears 115 00:09:22,441 --> 00:09:25,477 that he does not know that you are behind the mysterious document. 116 00:09:37,256 --> 00:09:38,757 What is the matter, Your Imperial Majesty? 117 00:09:40,526 --> 00:09:42,628 I think I have something in my eye. 118 00:09:43,162 --> 00:09:44,396 Allow me to look. 119 00:09:45,898 --> 00:09:46,932 Your Imperial Majesty. 120 00:09:50,970 --> 00:09:52,338 I cannot have you do it. 121 00:09:53,105 --> 00:09:55,140 Never mind. Yang, you do it. 122 00:09:56,442 --> 00:09:57,543 Hurry up. 123 00:09:57,943 --> 00:09:59,511 His Imperial Majesty is suffering. 124 00:10:11,423 --> 00:10:12,458 Are you okay now? 125 00:10:14,960 --> 00:10:17,029 I do not think you got it. 126 00:10:17,396 --> 00:10:18,464 Try again. 127 00:10:18,630 --> 00:10:20,599 And blow softly this time. 128 00:10:58,404 --> 00:10:59,705 It is you, Wang Yu. 129 00:11:01,173 --> 00:11:02,341 What are you doing here? 130 00:11:02,841 --> 00:11:04,510 I am headed to see Her Highness. 131 00:11:06,712 --> 00:11:08,647 I am also on my way to see her. 132 00:11:21,326 --> 00:11:22,327 Yang. 133 00:11:24,496 --> 00:11:26,598 I told you to stay within three steps of me. 134 00:11:45,818 --> 00:11:48,787 I get vicious when I see an enemy in battle. 135 00:11:49,488 --> 00:11:51,590 And when I drink, the sight of a beautiful woman 136 00:11:54,226 --> 00:11:55,828 takes my breath away. 137 00:12:10,175 --> 00:12:11,310 Get it together. 138 00:12:12,811 --> 00:12:14,279 He has some nerve. 139 00:12:15,013 --> 00:12:16,882 He dares to ogle at me? 140 00:12:18,317 --> 00:12:20,619 Does he think I would fall for him just like that? 141 00:12:22,221 --> 00:12:23,221 Your Imperial Majesty, 142 00:12:23,822 --> 00:12:25,591 Empress Dowager would like to-- 143 00:12:25,657 --> 00:12:27,092 Okay, I get it. 144 00:12:27,693 --> 00:12:30,696 I need to hurry and go pay my respects. I got it. 145 00:12:30,762 --> 00:12:33,966 She has sent word that you do not need to pay respects today. 146 00:12:34,032 --> 00:12:36,135 What? Why not? 147 00:12:36,235 --> 00:12:39,671 There has been so much chaos within the palace grounds. 148 00:12:40,606 --> 00:12:43,709 Something is definitely going on. 149 00:12:46,245 --> 00:12:48,280 Then of course I have to stop by. 150 00:12:49,781 --> 00:12:50,782 Get ready. 151 00:12:50,849 --> 00:12:51,917 Yes, Your Imperial Majesty. 152 00:12:56,722 --> 00:12:58,290 It has been a while, my Empress. 153 00:13:01,126 --> 00:13:03,162 That is not something I expected to hear from my husband. 154 00:13:03,228 --> 00:13:04,363 How embarrassing. 155 00:13:13,505 --> 00:13:14,505 Well, 156 00:13:14,973 --> 00:13:16,842 you look nice today, I suppose. 157 00:13:18,544 --> 00:13:19,845 Is that so? 158 00:13:20,979 --> 00:13:22,781 I guess it is because I do not have to worry 159 00:13:23,182 --> 00:13:24,950 about you calling on me. 160 00:13:59,451 --> 00:14:01,687 What are you doing? Announce us. 161 00:14:10,562 --> 00:14:11,763 Welcome. 162 00:14:15,367 --> 00:14:16,702 Your Imperial Majesty, 163 00:14:17,069 --> 00:14:19,805 did you not receive word about not having to come? 164 00:14:20,505 --> 00:14:22,774 I cannot skip out on paying respects. 165 00:14:24,676 --> 00:14:26,044 Please have a seat. 166 00:14:35,254 --> 00:14:36,888 How much longer before the tea is done? 167 00:14:37,289 --> 00:14:38,724 It is almost done, Your Highness. 168 00:14:40,492 --> 00:14:41,893 Yang, are you outside? 169 00:14:42,861 --> 00:14:43,929 Yes, Your Imperial Majesty. 170 00:14:43,996 --> 00:14:45,697 You come in and make my tea. 171 00:14:51,837 --> 00:14:54,039 Tea tastes all the same regardless. 172 00:14:54,706 --> 00:14:56,808 Why does she have to prepare it? 173 00:14:57,509 --> 00:14:59,244 If my tea is not boiled by her, 174 00:14:59,511 --> 00:15:01,413 it does not suit my taste at all. 175 00:15:02,648 --> 00:15:04,216 Go and make the tea. 176 00:15:13,792 --> 00:15:14,792 By the way, 177 00:15:15,193 --> 00:15:17,629 on what occasion did you summon Wang Yu? 178 00:15:17,863 --> 00:15:19,064 I would like 179 00:15:19,264 --> 00:15:22,501 to propose Wang Yu to marry Princess Seoha. 180 00:15:23,335 --> 00:15:26,104 If that was the case, you should have consulted me first. 181 00:15:29,074 --> 00:15:30,642 How does that sound, Wang Yu? 182 00:15:31,710 --> 00:15:33,178 Thank you for the suggestion, 183 00:15:33,979 --> 00:15:35,414 but I shall decline your offer. 184 00:15:37,816 --> 00:15:38,917 Wang Yu, 185 00:15:39,384 --> 00:15:40,752 you are going to decline? 186 00:15:41,019 --> 00:15:43,555 I agree with Her Highness. 187 00:15:44,756 --> 00:15:46,658 {\an8}Once you become a member of the Imperial House, 188 00:15:47,159 --> 00:15:48,794 {\an8}you will be in a stronger position. 189 00:15:49,027 --> 00:15:50,562 It is not just that. 190 00:15:51,196 --> 00:15:54,199 It would also strengthen the ties between Goryeo and the Great Yuan. 191 00:15:54,733 --> 00:15:56,468 It is an advantage for both nations. 192 00:15:58,770 --> 00:16:00,339 You are right, 193 00:16:01,006 --> 00:16:02,040 but I do not wish 194 00:16:02,507 --> 00:16:03,975 to marry yet. 195 00:16:04,276 --> 00:16:05,276 By any chance, 196 00:16:05,310 --> 00:16:07,846 is there someone else that you are in love with? 197 00:16:11,350 --> 00:16:12,718 If that is not the case, 198 00:16:13,685 --> 00:16:15,987 I see no reason for you to decline. 199 00:16:19,124 --> 00:16:22,794 Seeing as everyone is concerned about my situation, 200 00:16:23,562 --> 00:16:25,163 I am quite grateful. 201 00:16:26,164 --> 00:16:27,232 Well then, 202 00:16:27,299 --> 00:16:29,634 I will retire after a cup of tea. 203 00:16:47,052 --> 00:16:48,253 Are you all right? 204 00:16:55,694 --> 00:16:56,694 Yes, 205 00:16:57,229 --> 00:16:58,463 I am all right. 206 00:16:58,730 --> 00:17:00,665 How could you be so clumsy? 207 00:17:00,866 --> 00:17:02,601 -Take her away and-- -I am fine. 208 00:17:03,502 --> 00:17:04,669 You certainly are not. 209 00:17:05,103 --> 00:17:07,305 You must have suffered a burn from the hot tea. 210 00:17:07,372 --> 00:17:08,774 It was not that hot. 211 00:17:10,308 --> 00:17:12,611 Please pardon her. 212 00:17:15,414 --> 00:17:17,215 Please get it treated first. 213 00:17:19,418 --> 00:17:20,485 Yes, Your Highness. 214 00:17:24,456 --> 00:17:26,024 It really is all right. 215 00:17:26,591 --> 00:17:28,026 Do not worry. 216 00:17:30,529 --> 00:17:31,529 Your Majesty... 217 00:17:42,007 --> 00:17:44,276 What are you doing? Clean it now. 218 00:17:48,647 --> 00:17:52,451 Just a small wound, and she is already crying. 219 00:17:57,656 --> 00:17:58,957 I am sorry, Yang. 220 00:17:59,558 --> 00:18:01,827 I did not know you were walking past-- 221 00:18:04,863 --> 00:18:06,097 Yang... 222 00:18:07,466 --> 00:18:08,900 Spare my life. 223 00:18:10,135 --> 00:18:11,369 I am sorry. 224 00:18:11,870 --> 00:18:13,705 Do something like that again 225 00:18:15,907 --> 00:18:16,908 and... 226 00:18:17,676 --> 00:18:19,077 see what happens. 227 00:18:35,861 --> 00:18:38,864 I got hurt in the football match, and she did not even bat an eye. 228 00:18:41,032 --> 00:18:41,933 I cannot believe her. 229 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:43,668 Just go ahead and cry a river over him! 230 00:18:51,009 --> 00:18:52,511 Whatever. 231 00:18:52,911 --> 00:18:55,714 A tantrum is beneath my imperial dignity. 232 00:18:59,851 --> 00:19:01,253 Where is Yang? 233 00:19:04,990 --> 00:19:07,025 She said she had something urgent to take care of and left. 234 00:19:09,494 --> 00:19:11,296 She must have gone to the guest pavilion. 235 00:19:11,396 --> 00:19:12,731 Get Yang back. 236 00:19:13,064 --> 00:19:13,899 Now. 237 00:19:14,032 --> 00:19:15,100 Yes, Your Imperial Majesty. 238 00:19:21,873 --> 00:19:25,210 How dare she leave without my permission? 239 00:19:32,751 --> 00:19:34,185 This must have hurt a lot. 240 00:19:35,387 --> 00:19:36,388 Your Majesty. 241 00:19:39,090 --> 00:19:40,492 I told you to go. 242 00:19:40,659 --> 00:19:42,827 At least let me treat your wounds. 243 00:19:46,665 --> 00:19:48,233 You should just go. 244 00:19:48,833 --> 00:19:49,833 Your Majesty! 245 00:19:51,836 --> 00:19:53,838 -I will do it. -No, Seung-nyang. 246 00:19:59,945 --> 00:20:01,212 Leave her be. 247 00:20:06,718 --> 00:20:08,086 I told you 248 00:20:08,353 --> 00:20:10,155 never to come here ever again. 249 00:20:10,855 --> 00:20:12,490 You are hurt because of me. 250 00:20:12,958 --> 00:20:14,693 I will leave after I treat your wound. 251 00:21:21,459 --> 00:21:23,328 Because of a lowly person like me, 252 00:21:25,296 --> 00:21:27,165 Your Majesty has suffered a wound. 253 00:21:30,669 --> 00:21:32,604 Who called you lowly? 254 00:21:34,906 --> 00:21:36,508 Did the Emperor say that? 255 00:21:37,909 --> 00:21:38,977 No. 256 00:21:40,378 --> 00:21:41,813 Do not call yourself lowly 257 00:21:42,647 --> 00:21:44,749 in front of me ever again. 258 00:21:51,723 --> 00:21:52,724 Seung-nyang. 259 00:21:54,092 --> 00:21:55,960 The Emperor's eunuch is here for you. 260 00:21:58,296 --> 00:21:59,531 Go on. 261 00:22:01,132 --> 00:22:02,167 I will be 262 00:22:02,934 --> 00:22:04,335 back tonight. 263 00:22:06,304 --> 00:22:07,439 Do not bother. 264 00:22:07,939 --> 00:22:11,076 Burn pain gets worse at night. 265 00:22:41,606 --> 00:22:43,341 How is Wang Yu? 266 00:22:46,344 --> 00:22:48,213 Why are you looking at me like that? 267 00:22:48,813 --> 00:22:49,813 I see. 268 00:22:50,248 --> 00:22:51,950 You thought I would scold you. 269 00:22:54,552 --> 00:22:56,221 You still do not know me well enough. 270 00:22:57,422 --> 00:22:59,891 My heart is kind and generous. 271 00:23:03,361 --> 00:23:04,996 He was badly wounded. 272 00:23:05,764 --> 00:23:06,764 Tonight, 273 00:23:07,132 --> 00:23:09,400 he might suffer from a high fever. 274 00:23:09,501 --> 00:23:10,735 You must be worried. 275 00:23:10,802 --> 00:23:12,604 That is why I would like to ask 276 00:23:13,538 --> 00:23:14,906 if I could have permission 277 00:23:15,440 --> 00:23:17,809 to stay with him tonight and treat his wound. 278 00:23:20,912 --> 00:23:21,980 Then what about me? 279 00:23:23,181 --> 00:23:24,682 What am I supposed to do? 280 00:23:25,950 --> 00:23:27,852 I could not sleep for the past few days 281 00:23:27,919 --> 00:23:29,587 because you did not read to me. 282 00:23:31,723 --> 00:23:34,526 Stay by my side tonight until I fall asleep. 283 00:23:36,427 --> 00:23:38,163 Once Your Imperial Majesty is asleep, 284 00:23:38,897 --> 00:23:40,398 may I go to him? 285 00:23:45,270 --> 00:23:47,338 As if I am going to fall asleep. 286 00:23:48,173 --> 00:23:51,910 "There is a moon in the clear sky. 287 00:23:52,911 --> 00:23:54,145 How often 288 00:23:54,879 --> 00:23:57,782 does the moon shine in the clear sky? 289 00:23:58,416 --> 00:24:01,486 I set down my drink 290 00:24:02,020 --> 00:24:03,054 and ponder alone." 291 00:24:12,797 --> 00:24:14,833 Keep reading the poem. 292 00:24:17,735 --> 00:24:20,271 "The bright moon 293 00:24:21,072 --> 00:24:24,175 is beyond the reach of men's hands. 294 00:24:25,109 --> 00:24:28,847 Instead, the moon 295 00:24:29,581 --> 00:24:30,648 follows 296 00:24:32,283 --> 00:24:34,752 our steps on land. 297 00:24:35,987 --> 00:24:38,823 Through the blue fog, 298 00:24:38,890 --> 00:24:39,991 I will never... 299 00:24:40,124 --> 00:24:42,694 -there is -let you go to Wang Yu. 300 00:24:43,461 --> 00:24:45,897 a bright light 301 00:24:46,798 --> 00:24:49,601 that shines through." 302 00:25:17,629 --> 00:25:19,931 I see you are still awake. 303 00:25:20,531 --> 00:25:21,933 I was about to fall asleep. 304 00:25:22,367 --> 00:25:24,602 This medicine is good for burns. 305 00:25:24,669 --> 00:25:26,537 Take it in the morning. 306 00:25:50,028 --> 00:25:51,062 Baekan, 307 00:25:51,629 --> 00:25:53,064 explain yourself. 308 00:25:53,798 --> 00:25:54,866 You still have 309 00:25:55,133 --> 00:25:57,535 no lead on who is behind the mysterious document? 310 00:25:57,769 --> 00:25:59,137 My apologies, Grand Councillor. 311 00:25:59,637 --> 00:26:00,705 What about the blood vow? 312 00:26:01,039 --> 00:26:02,307 My apologies, Father. 313 00:26:02,674 --> 00:26:05,743 I guess you do not value your lives. 314 00:26:06,878 --> 00:26:08,513 -My apologies. -My apologies. 315 00:26:08,846 --> 00:26:09,881 Baekan! 316 00:26:10,214 --> 00:26:13,251 Go and kill all the magicians we have arrested. 317 00:26:13,384 --> 00:26:15,320 {\an8}Throw their heads into the moat in front of the Palace. 318 00:26:19,924 --> 00:26:22,026 I have been too nice this whole time. 319 00:26:22,593 --> 00:26:24,662 Now they think they can act however they want. 320 00:26:25,196 --> 00:26:26,196 From now on, 321 00:26:26,731 --> 00:26:28,666 we are going to do it my way. 322 00:26:43,581 --> 00:26:44,615 Execute them. 323 00:26:58,896 --> 00:27:01,866 The magicians were found to be guilty of distributing the mysterious document, 324 00:27:01,933 --> 00:27:03,267 so they were beheaded. 325 00:27:03,835 --> 00:27:06,771 A reward of 100 yang of gold will be given to anyone who reports 326 00:27:06,871 --> 00:27:08,940 those who speak of the blood vow. 327 00:27:09,140 --> 00:27:10,808 Those who speak blasphemy 328 00:27:11,109 --> 00:27:12,744 will be slaughtered with their families. 329 00:27:17,982 --> 00:27:19,217 As you predicted, 330 00:27:19,283 --> 00:27:21,753 Grand Councillor Yeoncheol's tyranny is getting worse by the day. 331 00:27:22,854 --> 00:27:24,989 It is time for the next move. 332 00:27:26,057 --> 00:27:27,658 What are you planning? 333 00:27:39,737 --> 00:27:41,072 A follower devotes his loyalty 334 00:27:41,406 --> 00:27:43,975 and makes an oath to worship his leader. 335 00:27:44,809 --> 00:27:47,879 The leader declares himself as the lord of all. 336 00:27:48,179 --> 00:27:49,714 Those who believe are blessed, 337 00:27:50,081 --> 00:27:52,183 while those who do not believe are cursed. 338 00:27:52,583 --> 00:27:55,153 He brings chaos and deceives the people. 339 00:27:55,953 --> 00:27:59,223 We must act now, so please approve. 340 00:28:00,591 --> 00:28:02,193 What did he write? 341 00:28:02,527 --> 00:28:05,063 It is about the evil of our times. 342 00:28:05,463 --> 00:28:09,167 If it rains, will some of the writing disappear 343 00:28:09,400 --> 00:28:10,735 just like last time? 344 00:28:17,775 --> 00:28:19,444 Is it going to rain tomorrow? 345 00:28:19,610 --> 00:28:21,913 By the way my joints have been aching, 346 00:28:21,979 --> 00:28:23,681 it will rain for sure. 347 00:28:23,815 --> 00:28:26,684 Judging by the cloudy skies, it will surely rain tomorrow. 348 00:28:27,118 --> 00:28:28,186 We should get ready 349 00:28:29,487 --> 00:28:31,956 to make a move tonight. 350 00:28:52,410 --> 00:28:55,880 Post them all over the marketplace, so they can be seen by everyone. 351 00:28:56,214 --> 00:28:57,548 Mu-song and Eunuch Bang, 352 00:28:57,849 --> 00:29:00,017 post one on the path that Yeoncheol takes to enter the palace. 353 00:29:04,155 --> 00:29:05,857 Seeing as it has been quiet recently, 354 00:29:06,457 --> 00:29:09,293 it appears your firm policies have scared the enemies, Father. 355 00:29:09,360 --> 00:29:11,229 They must have taken my warning seriously. 356 00:29:11,562 --> 00:29:14,265 But we cannot let our guard down. 357 00:29:19,137 --> 00:29:21,973 It seems to be a passing rain. Let us take shelter for a bit. 358 00:29:44,762 --> 00:29:45,830 "Emperor... 359 00:29:46,664 --> 00:29:48,499 {\an8}Myeongjong, 360 00:29:49,667 --> 00:29:52,737 {\an8}his curse 361 00:29:53,838 --> 00:29:55,072 will fall." 362 00:29:56,574 --> 00:29:57,408 It is them. 363 00:29:57,475 --> 00:29:59,544 They are back at it again. 364 00:30:06,517 --> 00:30:08,085 EMPEROR MYEONGJONG, HIS CURSE WILL FALL 365 00:30:08,152 --> 00:30:09,287 CURSE 366 00:30:20,031 --> 00:30:21,899 -Could it be true? -It must be. 367 00:30:30,708 --> 00:30:31,943 What is this all about? 368 00:30:32,143 --> 00:30:33,344 My father's curse? 369 00:30:33,711 --> 00:30:35,513 All over the Palace and the marketplace, 370 00:30:35,680 --> 00:30:38,616 these mysterious documents about your father's curse were posted. 371 00:30:40,785 --> 00:30:42,753 Our mysterious helpers are back. 372 00:30:43,387 --> 00:30:44,655 Again, they are working to rile up 373 00:30:44,722 --> 00:30:46,591 Grand Councillor Yeoncheol, Your Imperial Majesty. 374 00:30:48,793 --> 00:30:50,094 How are our people? 375 00:30:50,161 --> 00:30:52,063 They believe that the past four years of poor harvest 376 00:30:52,129 --> 00:30:55,399 and natural disasters were caused by the curse of the late Emperor Myeongjong. 377 00:30:55,466 --> 00:30:56,466 Perhaps, 378 00:30:57,235 --> 00:30:59,337 this really could be my father's curse. 379 00:31:00,338 --> 00:31:02,974 But this is just some magicians-- 380 00:31:03,040 --> 00:31:04,775 This is what I believe. 381 00:31:05,710 --> 00:31:06,711 Your Imperial Majesty. 382 00:31:09,780 --> 00:31:11,115 I need to believe 383 00:31:11,249 --> 00:31:13,584 that my murdered father is holding a grudge. 384 00:31:14,285 --> 00:31:15,586 He wants to help his poor son 385 00:31:15,653 --> 00:31:17,622 and is putting a curse on Grand Councillor Yeoncheol. 386 00:31:17,688 --> 00:31:19,690 Believing that gives me strength. 387 00:31:19,890 --> 00:31:21,092 You are right. 388 00:31:22,059 --> 00:31:24,729 I will also believe that the late Emperor Myeongjong 389 00:31:25,329 --> 00:31:27,164 is watching over us. 390 00:31:27,565 --> 00:31:30,134 What we have been waiting for will soon be in our hands. 391 00:31:30,334 --> 00:31:31,369 Until then, 392 00:31:31,769 --> 00:31:34,572 we must not get on Grand Councillor Yeoncheol's nerves. 393 00:31:34,939 --> 00:31:36,307 You must rather focus on 394 00:31:36,574 --> 00:31:38,376 playing his puppet. 395 00:31:39,343 --> 00:31:40,645 Do you understand? 396 00:31:42,580 --> 00:31:43,581 No. 397 00:31:44,615 --> 00:31:46,250 I am going to change. 398 00:31:47,118 --> 00:31:49,253 I will never be a puppet 399 00:31:50,288 --> 00:31:51,622 to Grand Councillor Yeoncheol again. 400 00:31:52,590 --> 00:31:54,859 How could you let this happen? 401 00:31:57,862 --> 00:31:59,830 They wrote that the curse would fall, 402 00:31:59,897 --> 00:32:02,133 so there is no doubt that they will make another move. 403 00:32:02,300 --> 00:32:03,567 He is right, Grand Councillor. 404 00:32:03,701 --> 00:32:05,202 They may have provoked us this time, 405 00:32:05,403 --> 00:32:06,504 but next time, 406 00:32:06,604 --> 00:32:08,606 we will be able to catch them. 407 00:32:09,440 --> 00:32:10,441 Fine. 408 00:32:10,608 --> 00:32:12,009 Let us see 409 00:32:12,209 --> 00:32:14,545 what their so-called curse is going to be. 410 00:32:14,879 --> 00:32:16,447 Emperor Myeongjong's curse? 411 00:32:18,516 --> 00:32:20,384 I fear no curse of a dead man! 412 00:32:21,585 --> 00:32:23,688 I am well and alive. 413 00:32:24,555 --> 00:32:26,324 I will have them fear my curse. 414 00:32:27,458 --> 00:32:28,759 We must show them. 415 00:32:29,860 --> 00:32:31,495 We said the curse would fall. 416 00:32:31,929 --> 00:32:33,331 We need to keep our promise. 417 00:32:33,631 --> 00:32:35,166 How do you plan to show them? 418 00:32:35,900 --> 00:32:37,568 Do you know which animal can sense 419 00:32:39,103 --> 00:32:41,572 a natural disaster coming first? 420 00:32:44,308 --> 00:32:45,776 The rat can. 421 00:32:45,976 --> 00:32:47,078 Rats? 422 00:32:47,678 --> 00:32:49,714 As in those rats that squeak? 423 00:32:50,648 --> 00:32:51,716 Bul-hwa and Jeom-bak, 424 00:32:51,849 --> 00:32:54,618 you two go outside of the Palace 425 00:32:54,685 --> 00:32:56,120 and catch some rats. 426 00:32:56,954 --> 00:32:58,856 We need hundreds of live ones. 427 00:32:58,923 --> 00:33:01,258 But rats are incredibly clever. 428 00:33:01,525 --> 00:33:02,693 Catching them alive is a bit-- 429 00:33:02,760 --> 00:33:05,296 I will show you the trick. Just do it. 430 00:33:05,896 --> 00:33:07,131 HERBAL STORE 431 00:33:08,232 --> 00:33:09,300 Thank you. 432 00:33:09,900 --> 00:33:10,968 Did you get them? 433 00:33:11,402 --> 00:33:13,771 These are the dried skins of poisonous toads. 434 00:33:13,838 --> 00:33:15,406 If we boil them down to a liquid, 435 00:33:15,473 --> 00:33:17,108 it becomes a strong anesthetic. 436 00:33:17,408 --> 00:33:19,377 We can put this on some grain and catch rats with it. 437 00:33:19,610 --> 00:33:21,946 The rats will fall asleep for two days, 438 00:33:22,012 --> 00:33:24,014 so all we have to do is pick them up. 439 00:33:25,649 --> 00:33:26,751 -Let us go. -Yes. 440 00:33:30,087 --> 00:33:31,255 What are you doing? 441 00:33:31,889 --> 00:33:33,457 I guess you feel better now. 442 00:33:34,959 --> 00:33:36,961 Smelling some fermented beans and eating some Goryeo soup 443 00:33:37,027 --> 00:33:39,196 for the first time in a while has gotten my body feeling great. 444 00:33:39,764 --> 00:33:40,898 Why are you cutting wood? 445 00:33:40,965 --> 00:33:42,333 I need to earn my keep here. 446 00:33:43,534 --> 00:33:46,170 I may not look like it, but I know how to repay the kindness. 447 00:33:46,270 --> 00:33:48,372 There is a house in the village 448 00:33:48,739 --> 00:33:49,974 where there are orphans. 449 00:33:50,408 --> 00:33:52,143 Take the wood there and give it to them. 450 00:33:52,209 --> 00:33:53,577 I can always cut more wood. 451 00:33:53,644 --> 00:33:55,446 I will drop this off and come back. 452 00:33:58,649 --> 00:34:00,718 He looks like an awful person, 453 00:34:01,252 --> 00:34:02,720 but he is actually not that bad. 454 00:34:03,087 --> 00:34:04,121 Headman! 455 00:34:05,256 --> 00:34:06,590 How have you been? 456 00:34:07,158 --> 00:34:09,193 Why are they back here? 457 00:34:11,595 --> 00:34:12,596 What do you want? 458 00:34:12,663 --> 00:34:15,199 We have something that we would like to discuss with you. 459 00:34:15,266 --> 00:34:16,266 Discuss? 460 00:34:16,801 --> 00:34:18,102 I hate that kind of stuff. 461 00:34:18,402 --> 00:34:20,805 Please just give us a moment of your time. 462 00:34:22,473 --> 00:34:23,841 Come inside for now. 463 00:34:44,595 --> 00:34:47,264 That is right. I knew it. 464 00:34:48,232 --> 00:34:50,634 That village headman is suspicious too. 465 00:34:51,435 --> 00:34:54,371 There is something fishy about Goryeo Village. 466 00:35:03,614 --> 00:35:06,517 Please promise us you will keep this a secret. 467 00:35:06,617 --> 00:35:08,752 You want me to promise to keep a secret? 468 00:35:09,653 --> 00:35:10,653 Forget it. 469 00:35:10,955 --> 00:35:12,690 If it is something that would get me into trouble, 470 00:35:12,756 --> 00:35:13,756 just shut up and get out. 471 00:35:13,991 --> 00:35:15,359 It is not something like that. 472 00:35:15,626 --> 00:35:17,895 All we ask of you is that you turn a blind eye 473 00:35:17,995 --> 00:35:19,864 to whatever we do. 474 00:35:22,766 --> 00:35:24,335 Wait here for a bit. 475 00:35:24,635 --> 00:35:25,635 Pardon? 476 00:35:46,757 --> 00:35:47,757 There we go. 477 00:35:49,226 --> 00:35:50,494 He will not be coming back. 478 00:35:53,397 --> 00:35:54,732 Was someone outside? 479 00:35:54,832 --> 00:35:56,267 Do not worry about it. 480 00:35:57,301 --> 00:35:58,301 Well, what is it? 481 00:35:58,335 --> 00:36:00,437 What do you want me to turn a blind eye to? 482 00:36:03,507 --> 00:36:05,543 I had to hear what was going on. 483 00:36:06,377 --> 00:36:08,145 Since I have got a lead on them, 484 00:36:08,212 --> 00:36:10,915 all I have to do is keep digging until I can see the big picture. 485 00:36:12,316 --> 00:36:13,517 Gosh, that hurt. 486 00:36:14,585 --> 00:36:16,120 He is strong for an old man. 487 00:36:16,487 --> 00:36:17,922 You are going to catch some rats? 488 00:36:18,589 --> 00:36:20,824 What are you going to do with all those rats? 489 00:36:21,091 --> 00:36:23,027 We have our reasons. 490 00:36:23,093 --> 00:36:24,862 We may be starving around here, 491 00:36:24,929 --> 00:36:27,131 but even we do not eat rats. 492 00:36:28,365 --> 00:36:30,834 Do we look like cats to you? Who would eat a rat? 493 00:36:31,201 --> 00:36:32,201 All we are doing 494 00:36:32,469 --> 00:36:35,205 is catching all of the rats in this village. 495 00:36:35,639 --> 00:36:37,308 Please just keep quiet about it. 496 00:36:38,542 --> 00:36:40,511 Did your leader tell you to do this? 497 00:36:41,445 --> 00:36:42,445 Yes. 498 00:36:43,047 --> 00:36:44,982 Please help us, Headman. 499 00:36:45,883 --> 00:36:47,651 If you do not want this to get out, 500 00:36:48,018 --> 00:36:50,921 diffuse the poison at night and collect the rats at dawn. 501 00:36:52,222 --> 00:36:53,791 Thank you very much. 502 00:36:53,857 --> 00:36:54,857 No need. 503 00:36:56,026 --> 00:36:58,128 You are catching our rats for free. 504 00:37:09,406 --> 00:37:10,474 The rest of you may leave. 505 00:37:18,682 --> 00:37:19,950 Has the Emperor said 506 00:37:20,250 --> 00:37:22,286 anything about this blood vow? 507 00:37:25,055 --> 00:37:28,058 If he mentions the blood vow, report to me. 508 00:37:28,492 --> 00:37:30,094 I will not only spare your life, 509 00:37:30,194 --> 00:37:32,329 but I will also give you anything you desire. 510 00:37:35,032 --> 00:37:36,634 You dare to laugh at me? 511 00:37:37,267 --> 00:37:38,669 If this blood vow is found, 512 00:37:39,036 --> 00:37:42,206 the Grand Councillor will be condemned for his crimes of treason. 513 00:37:45,209 --> 00:37:46,577 And perhaps, 514 00:37:47,678 --> 00:37:50,180 it will grant me a chance to get vengeance on my enemies. 515 00:37:53,083 --> 00:37:54,084 From now on, 516 00:37:54,284 --> 00:37:56,320 I will be sure to keep an eye out for it. 517 00:37:57,888 --> 00:37:59,957 You are putting all your trust in that foolish Emperor 518 00:38:00,324 --> 00:38:02,059 and acting all high and mighty. 519 00:38:06,163 --> 00:38:07,531 Do you know what happens 520 00:38:07,965 --> 00:38:10,167 when a hawk aims for a rabbit in the open wild? 521 00:38:10,801 --> 00:38:12,202 No matter how fast it runs, 522 00:38:12,536 --> 00:38:15,539 it will meet its demise by being ripped to shreds by the hawk's claws. 523 00:38:16,774 --> 00:38:18,842 As long as you are in my vision, 524 00:38:19,677 --> 00:38:21,712 you are nothing but a rabbit. 525 00:38:38,462 --> 00:38:39,797 Why are you so late? 526 00:38:41,231 --> 00:38:44,334 Why are you up so early? 527 00:38:45,703 --> 00:38:47,938 From now on, I will wake up before the sun rises. 528 00:38:48,138 --> 00:38:49,473 You should make a habit of it as well. 529 00:38:53,677 --> 00:38:55,546 What is my agenda today? 530 00:38:55,713 --> 00:38:58,382 {\an8}From nine o'clock, you have physical and mental training. From one o'clock-- 531 00:38:58,449 --> 00:38:59,917 {\an8}I will learn how to read and write. 532 00:39:00,250 --> 00:39:01,118 {\an8}Your Imperial Majesty, 533 00:39:01,185 --> 00:39:03,487 if Grand Councillor Yeoncheol finds out about this-- 534 00:39:03,554 --> 00:39:05,022 He will probably try to kill me. 535 00:39:06,190 --> 00:39:07,190 Therefore, 536 00:39:07,591 --> 00:39:09,727 you must help me discreetly, Yang. 537 00:39:11,595 --> 00:39:12,796 And tonight, 538 00:39:13,130 --> 00:39:14,631 have General Baekan come here. 539 00:39:15,566 --> 00:39:17,034 Make sure no one sees him. 540 00:39:17,434 --> 00:39:18,569 Yes, Your Imperial Majesty. 541 00:39:32,616 --> 00:39:34,118 Did you call for me, Your Imperial Majesty? 542 00:39:37,254 --> 00:39:38,589 Up until now, 543 00:39:39,423 --> 00:39:42,192 I have never issued a command from this very throne. 544 00:39:42,259 --> 00:39:43,259 However, 545 00:39:43,560 --> 00:39:45,929 I will be giving you some imperial orders tonight. 546 00:39:49,333 --> 00:39:51,702 We are at your service. 547 00:39:53,370 --> 00:39:54,838 Command us, Your Imperial Majesty. 548 00:39:56,106 --> 00:39:57,241 Go find 549 00:39:58,709 --> 00:39:59,810 the blood vow. 550 00:40:01,645 --> 00:40:02,645 Your Imperial Majesty, 551 00:40:03,147 --> 00:40:05,349 that blood vow is nothing but a rumor. 552 00:40:05,783 --> 00:40:07,284 How can we find a nonexistent blood vow-- 553 00:40:07,351 --> 00:40:09,052 A nonexistent blood vow? 554 00:40:09,987 --> 00:40:11,955 Then why is Grand Councillor Yeoncheol looking for it? 555 00:40:12,322 --> 00:40:14,825 If Grand Councillor Yeoncheol finds out that Your Imperial Majesty 556 00:40:14,925 --> 00:40:16,794 is seeking the blood vow, 557 00:40:18,028 --> 00:40:20,631 no one in this Imperial Palace will dare to protect you 558 00:40:20,697 --> 00:40:21,865 from the Grand Councillor. 559 00:40:21,932 --> 00:40:23,600 Are you threatening me too? 560 00:40:23,667 --> 00:40:24,835 It is not a threat. 561 00:40:25,936 --> 00:40:27,137 It is advice. 562 00:40:27,204 --> 00:40:29,306 You two can protect me. 563 00:40:30,974 --> 00:40:33,343 What is the matter? You do not think you can do it? 564 00:40:33,443 --> 00:40:35,946 Why are you putting your trust into us? 565 00:40:36,947 --> 00:40:38,949 Up until now, we have served 566 00:40:39,483 --> 00:40:40,717 Grand Councillor Yeoncheol. 567 00:40:41,018 --> 00:40:42,486 Why trust us? 568 00:40:42,553 --> 00:40:45,289 You saved my life on Daecheong Island. 569 00:40:45,856 --> 00:40:48,125 If Grand Councillor Yeoncheol finds out about that, 570 00:40:48,292 --> 00:40:50,427 your lives will be put at risk as well. 571 00:40:55,399 --> 00:40:57,935 There are no excuses when it comes to an imperial order. 572 00:41:00,170 --> 00:41:01,638 Find my father's blood vow 573 00:41:01,972 --> 00:41:03,140 and bring it to me. 574 00:41:05,175 --> 00:41:07,311 I am at your service, 575 00:41:07,644 --> 00:41:08,644 Your Imperial Majesty. 576 00:41:21,959 --> 00:41:22,960 Come out. 577 00:41:30,067 --> 00:41:31,235 How was that? 578 00:41:32,870 --> 00:41:33,871 Pardon? 579 00:41:35,873 --> 00:41:38,876 Did I look like a strong emperor? 580 00:41:39,076 --> 00:41:40,244 Are you planning 581 00:41:41,778 --> 00:41:43,647 to go against Grand Councillor Yeoncheol? 582 00:41:44,181 --> 00:41:45,349 I am going to try. 583 00:41:46,683 --> 00:41:48,852 Even if it means risking my life. 584 00:41:51,788 --> 00:41:53,590 To both the Emperor and His Majesty, 585 00:41:54,258 --> 00:41:55,592 there is only one enemy. 586 00:41:56,393 --> 00:41:59,730 The only way to take down Yeoncheol quickly and surely 587 00:42:00,831 --> 00:42:02,499 is to find that blood vow. 588 00:42:03,333 --> 00:42:04,935 I will help you, Your Imperial Majesty. 589 00:42:07,137 --> 00:42:08,572 Did you not swear 590 00:42:09,006 --> 00:42:10,974 that you would never do something for me? 591 00:42:11,108 --> 00:42:12,876 I also have a reason... 592 00:42:15,178 --> 00:42:16,747 to get back at Grand Councillor Yeoncheol. 593 00:42:19,883 --> 00:42:21,485 If you help me, 594 00:42:23,754 --> 00:42:25,522 I will be able to muster up more courage. 595 00:42:39,670 --> 00:42:41,505 The Emperor has changed. 596 00:42:41,571 --> 00:42:43,573 It appears he is firm in his goal. 597 00:42:43,840 --> 00:42:46,109 People do not change that easily. 598 00:42:48,045 --> 00:42:49,513 Did you not see him? 599 00:42:51,014 --> 00:42:53,583 Not too long ago, he was an emperor who shook in fear 600 00:42:53,650 --> 00:42:55,485 in front of Grand Councillor Yeoncheol. 601 00:42:56,486 --> 00:42:57,788 Something feels off. 602 00:42:59,222 --> 00:43:01,959 Are you saying someone is behind him? 603 00:43:04,895 --> 00:43:08,098 Anyway, we have orders from both the Grand Councillor and the Emperor. 604 00:43:08,265 --> 00:43:09,800 What a headache. 605 00:43:09,933 --> 00:43:11,902 As long as we get our hands on the blood vow, 606 00:43:12,536 --> 00:43:14,604 we will have nothing to worry about. 607 00:43:14,838 --> 00:43:16,139 That blood vow... 608 00:43:17,341 --> 00:43:19,142 We just need to find that blood vow. 609 00:43:20,277 --> 00:43:22,212 Court Lady Noh, please get it together. 610 00:43:22,412 --> 00:43:24,314 Get away. 611 00:43:25,415 --> 00:43:26,550 This is my room. 612 00:43:26,650 --> 00:43:27,484 If anyone tries 613 00:43:27,551 --> 00:43:29,686 -to kick me out, I will kill you. -Please come to your senses. 614 00:43:29,753 --> 00:43:32,522 Get away. Do not come near me. 615 00:43:33,156 --> 00:43:35,459 -Yang. Good thing you are here. -This is my room! 616 00:43:35,525 --> 00:43:37,160 Please do something about her. 617 00:43:37,227 --> 00:43:39,363 She was completely fine earlier. 618 00:43:39,429 --> 00:43:40,864 Then she suddenly snapped. 619 00:43:41,398 --> 00:43:42,599 I saw it. 620 00:43:44,167 --> 00:43:45,836 Only I saw the blood vow. 621 00:43:47,371 --> 00:43:48,538 Not this nonsense again. 622 00:43:48,805 --> 00:43:51,274 We will all die if you ever mention this blood vow. 623 00:43:51,408 --> 00:43:53,176 I know where it is. 624 00:43:54,277 --> 00:43:56,580 It is because I was His Imperial Majesty's favorite. 625 00:43:57,414 --> 00:43:58,615 Only I know where it is. 626 00:43:58,715 --> 00:44:01,318 Chief Eunuch, is this true? 627 00:44:01,385 --> 00:44:03,420 Do you believe this crazy woman? 628 00:44:06,556 --> 00:44:07,724 Get away from me! 629 00:44:08,358 --> 00:44:09,993 This is my room. You cannot have it. 630 00:44:10,060 --> 00:44:11,194 I am not leaving. 631 00:44:11,261 --> 00:44:12,929 -Yes, my lady. -I am not leaving. 632 00:44:12,996 --> 00:44:15,699 This is your room, my lady. 633 00:44:16,266 --> 00:44:17,266 So let us 634 00:44:17,467 --> 00:44:19,870 live here together. 635 00:44:21,705 --> 00:44:22,939 Please trust me. 636 00:44:23,974 --> 00:44:25,008 This... 637 00:44:26,209 --> 00:44:27,210 Yes. 638 00:44:29,713 --> 00:44:30,914 Please give me this. 639 00:44:41,725 --> 00:44:42,993 I do not want to leave. 640 00:44:44,194 --> 00:44:45,228 I want to live here. 641 00:44:46,463 --> 00:44:47,831 Do as you wish, my lady. 642 00:44:49,566 --> 00:44:52,369 She is like a child in front of Yang. 643 00:44:55,605 --> 00:44:57,207 I will take care of her. 644 00:44:58,041 --> 00:44:59,109 You may retire. 645 00:44:59,509 --> 00:45:00,744 Will you be okay? 646 00:45:01,778 --> 00:45:02,846 Yes, Chief Eunuch. 647 00:45:05,148 --> 00:45:06,283 By the way, 648 00:45:06,883 --> 00:45:09,352 all that talk about the blood vow is nonsense. 649 00:45:09,419 --> 00:45:10,821 Do not listen to her. 650 00:45:30,340 --> 00:45:31,408 Did you really see 651 00:45:32,776 --> 00:45:34,077 the blood vow? 652 00:45:34,144 --> 00:45:35,846 I served Emperor Myeongjong 653 00:45:36,546 --> 00:45:38,381 until the very end. 654 00:45:40,750 --> 00:45:42,119 Where did you see it? 655 00:45:44,254 --> 00:45:45,455 What did... 656 00:45:46,590 --> 00:45:47,858 it say? 657 00:45:47,924 --> 00:45:49,292 On that blood vow, 658 00:45:50,393 --> 00:45:52,028 His Imperial Majesty wrote... 659 00:45:55,632 --> 00:45:57,667 about his love for me. 660 00:46:00,971 --> 00:46:02,105 It is true. 661 00:46:02,506 --> 00:46:05,509 He said I was the most beautiful woman in the world. 662 00:46:05,575 --> 00:46:06,776 He said he only loves me. 663 00:46:08,945 --> 00:46:10,113 Yes, my lady. 664 00:46:12,015 --> 00:46:13,250 It is getting late. 665 00:46:14,551 --> 00:46:15,719 Please get some rest. 666 00:46:34,638 --> 00:46:36,106 Are you awake, Your Imperial Majesty? 667 00:46:37,340 --> 00:46:39,209 {\an8}Is the shadow play ready? 668 00:46:39,276 --> 00:46:40,310 {\an8}Yes, Your Imperial Majesty. 669 00:46:40,744 --> 00:46:42,212 The performers arrived last night 670 00:46:42,279 --> 00:46:44,114 and are waiting at Gwanghan Palace. 671 00:46:45,849 --> 00:46:47,050 By the way, Your Imperial Majesty, 672 00:46:47,384 --> 00:46:49,052 do you really need this shadow play 673 00:46:49,219 --> 00:46:51,721 to trick Grand Councillor Yeoncheol? 674 00:46:51,788 --> 00:46:53,356 Do not be ridiculous. 675 00:46:54,057 --> 00:46:55,392 I need to make sure he thinks 676 00:46:55,458 --> 00:46:58,028 that I have no interest in the blood vow and that I am only having fun. 677 00:46:58,995 --> 00:47:00,931 But make sure to keep 678 00:47:01,498 --> 00:47:03,833 the shadow play a complete secret from Yang. 679 00:47:03,900 --> 00:47:04,900 Pardon? 680 00:47:07,637 --> 00:47:08,738 Yes. 681 00:47:09,372 --> 00:47:11,241 I hope Yang will love it. 682 00:47:12,509 --> 00:47:15,278 Your Imperial Majesty, it is time to wash your face. 683 00:47:16,646 --> 00:47:18,682 You had better keep it a secret, understood? 684 00:47:18,748 --> 00:47:19,748 Yes. 685 00:47:28,758 --> 00:47:30,327 Wait a minute. 686 00:47:34,898 --> 00:47:36,333 Yang, you do it. 687 00:47:40,770 --> 00:47:41,838 Face washing 688 00:47:42,072 --> 00:47:44,140 is a maid's job, not a court lady's. 689 00:47:44,207 --> 00:47:46,376 I do not care about those things. 690 00:47:46,710 --> 00:47:48,011 Everyone else, get out. 691 00:47:48,078 --> 00:47:49,646 Yang, you wash my face. 692 00:47:51,514 --> 00:47:53,083 Nice and easy. 693 00:47:53,250 --> 00:47:54,784 Put your all into it. 694 00:48:19,142 --> 00:48:20,343 That is right. 695 00:48:21,544 --> 00:48:25,015 Your touch has become much gentler. 696 00:48:29,419 --> 00:48:30,820 Do it gently. 697 00:48:30,954 --> 00:48:32,656 If not, I will twist your legs. 698 00:48:32,722 --> 00:48:34,357 I would prefer that. 699 00:48:36,860 --> 00:48:38,261 Be gentle. It hurts. 700 00:48:38,328 --> 00:48:39,796 I cannot help it. 701 00:48:40,196 --> 00:48:41,464 What can I do? 702 00:48:44,234 --> 00:48:46,169 Do not be humiliated like this every morning 703 00:48:46,469 --> 00:48:48,104 and have your maid do it. 704 00:48:49,072 --> 00:48:50,240 No thanks. 705 00:48:50,907 --> 00:48:52,275 Why not? 706 00:48:54,911 --> 00:48:56,179 If it is not you, 707 00:48:56,880 --> 00:48:58,948 I do not want any women touching me. 708 00:49:16,766 --> 00:49:17,901 Your Imperial Majesty. 709 00:49:20,103 --> 00:49:22,906 Your Imperial Majesty, did you hear the news? 710 00:49:23,173 --> 00:49:25,308 Why are you making such a fuss this early in the morning? 711 00:49:25,408 --> 00:49:26,776 Tonight, His Imperial Majesty 712 00:49:27,210 --> 00:49:28,978 will hold a shadow play. 713 00:49:29,245 --> 00:49:30,413 A shadow play? 714 00:49:31,614 --> 00:49:34,384 Wait. Is it for that wench, Park? 715 00:49:34,484 --> 00:49:35,652 As for that wench... 716 00:49:36,920 --> 00:49:38,488 I mean, Concubine Park is pregnant, 717 00:49:38,555 --> 00:49:40,724 so she cannot participate in activities like that. 718 00:49:41,758 --> 00:49:42,759 That is right. 719 00:49:44,194 --> 00:49:46,730 Then who is it for? 720 00:49:46,796 --> 00:49:47,931 It must be 721 00:49:48,331 --> 00:49:50,633 for Your Imperial Majesty. Who else could it be? 722 00:49:52,936 --> 00:49:53,937 Me? 723 00:49:55,605 --> 00:49:57,707 Gosh, what a lovely surprise. 724 00:49:58,641 --> 00:49:59,809 In my opinion, 725 00:50:00,543 --> 00:50:02,045 I think His Imperial Majesty is hoping to 726 00:50:02,178 --> 00:50:04,547 reconcile with Your Imperial Majesty. 727 00:50:04,848 --> 00:50:05,982 Reconciliation? 728 00:50:09,719 --> 00:50:11,321 Go and call Wang Yu. 729 00:50:11,454 --> 00:50:13,323 Why Wang Yu all of a sudden? 730 00:50:13,523 --> 00:50:15,658 I do not want to watch it only with His Imperial Majesty. 731 00:50:17,460 --> 00:50:18,595 From what I can see, 732 00:50:18,995 --> 00:50:21,965 His Imperial Majesty is a bit jealous of Wang Yu. 733 00:50:23,366 --> 00:50:25,668 I think Wang Yu is interested in me. 734 00:50:26,069 --> 00:50:27,437 If I play my cards right, 735 00:50:27,804 --> 00:50:30,106 I think I could get His Imperial Majesty a bit anxious. 736 00:50:30,974 --> 00:50:32,776 I understand what you are saying. 737 00:50:34,911 --> 00:50:36,279 But are you sure 738 00:50:37,280 --> 00:50:39,149 Wang Yu is interested in Your Imperial Majesty? 739 00:50:40,517 --> 00:50:43,686 That look he gives me is just indescribable. 740 00:50:45,121 --> 00:50:47,290 Boys will be boys. 741 00:50:50,860 --> 00:50:52,595 It would look strange if I summon him for nothing. 742 00:50:52,662 --> 00:50:54,164 Invite him to dinner. 743 00:50:54,931 --> 00:50:57,634 -Pardon? -Tell him we will discuss his marriage. 744 00:50:57,700 --> 00:51:00,170 That way, we can call both His Imperial Majesty and Wang Yu. 745 00:51:01,438 --> 00:51:03,173 I understand what you mean. 746 00:51:13,783 --> 00:51:14,918 I am gorgeous. 747 00:51:15,819 --> 00:51:16,886 Your Majesty. 748 00:51:18,721 --> 00:51:21,858 We have caught hundreds of rats. 749 00:51:22,192 --> 00:51:23,827 You have them stowed away well, right? 750 00:51:23,893 --> 00:51:26,863 We put them in the rice bags delivered to the guest pavilion. 751 00:51:29,732 --> 00:51:31,034 Spread them out tonight. 752 00:51:31,868 --> 00:51:33,203 You must be careful. 753 00:51:33,436 --> 00:51:35,071 All the preparations are done. 754 00:51:35,138 --> 00:51:38,141 It will be quite a sight to see all those rats in the palace. 755 00:51:41,411 --> 00:51:43,513 The curse is about to fall upon them. 756 00:51:44,981 --> 00:51:47,083 It is Emperor Myeongjong's curse. 757 00:51:47,484 --> 00:51:50,253 Your Majesty, someone is here from the Empress's palace. 758 00:51:52,789 --> 00:51:53,823 Let them in. 759 00:52:12,008 --> 00:52:13,943 Why are you testing His Imperial Majesty's food? 760 00:52:15,044 --> 00:52:16,646 I ordered her to do it. 761 00:52:19,849 --> 00:52:22,118 Wang Yu, from here on out, you must discuss 762 00:52:22,252 --> 00:52:23,920 your marriage arrangements with me. 763 00:52:26,022 --> 00:52:27,423 Regarding that topic, 764 00:52:28,157 --> 00:52:30,093 I wish not to discuss it any further. 765 00:52:30,860 --> 00:52:32,428 Do you dislike it that much? 766 00:52:32,962 --> 00:52:35,899 If that is the case, I will refrain from mentioning it. 767 00:52:37,333 --> 00:52:38,935 Let us eat. 768 00:52:42,071 --> 00:52:43,071 By the way, 769 00:52:43,106 --> 00:52:45,875 I heard you prepared a shadow play today, Your Imperial Majesty. 770 00:52:50,079 --> 00:52:52,315 What? How did she find out? 771 00:52:54,484 --> 00:52:55,618 That is true. 772 00:52:55,985 --> 00:52:57,921 Since you prepared it for me, 773 00:52:58,421 --> 00:53:00,123 I guess I have to attend. 774 00:53:03,126 --> 00:53:05,128 Gosh, this is all messed up now. 775 00:53:05,995 --> 00:53:07,630 Wang Yu, you should come as well. 776 00:53:12,835 --> 00:53:14,103 Are you kidding me? 777 00:53:14,370 --> 00:53:15,705 Why him too? 778 00:53:17,840 --> 00:53:18,908 No thank you. 779 00:53:18,975 --> 00:53:20,543 A young lady extended an invite to you. 780 00:53:20,643 --> 00:53:23,379 A gentleman should not decline her invitation. 781 00:53:24,847 --> 00:53:25,882 Eunuch, 782 00:53:25,949 --> 00:53:28,751 make sure you prepare a seat for Wang Yu as well. 783 00:53:28,818 --> 00:53:30,053 Yes, Your Imperial Majesty. 784 00:54:16,699 --> 00:54:17,699 By the way, 785 00:54:18,134 --> 00:54:20,903 how did you know I enjoy shadow plays? 786 00:54:21,471 --> 00:54:23,072 If I knew you liked them, 787 00:54:23,640 --> 00:54:24,974 I would never have prepared one. 788 00:54:25,708 --> 00:54:26,976 Begin. 789 00:55:08,017 --> 00:55:08,885 What is wrong? 790 00:55:08,951 --> 00:55:10,520 There is a rat. 791 00:55:11,821 --> 00:55:13,289 Have you never seen a rat in the shed? 792 00:55:14,323 --> 00:55:15,323 Get out of my way. 793 00:55:50,259 --> 00:55:51,461 Damn it. 794 00:55:52,228 --> 00:55:54,163 This was not meant for her. 795 00:56:08,511 --> 00:56:09,511 Go sit.