1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,036 Brought to you by MrsKorea and mily2 2 00:00:07,001 --> 00:00:09,243 Episode 63 3 00:00:23,650 --> 00:00:27,529 You can't do that! Hey, you're stepping on it again! 4 00:00:41,509 --> 00:00:45,429 My Lady, the Court Education Mistresses are here. 5 00:00:51,851 --> 00:00:55,565 - Welcome. - Yes, My Lady. 6 00:01:06,565 --> 00:01:10,246 So I hear Song Yeon is doing well in her classes? 7 00:01:10,423 --> 00:01:15,457 Yes, it's only her fourth day, but they say she is learning quickly. 8 00:01:15,925 --> 00:01:20,545 Indeed. She is an intelligent girl. I am sure she will learn quickly. 9 00:01:20,546 --> 00:01:22,720 Yes, Your Majesty. 10 00:01:25,649 --> 00:01:30,379 Please recite the ladies ranks from first to fourth ranks. 11 00:01:30,897 --> 00:01:34,465 First rank, is Jungkyung Bu In. Second rank, is Jung Bu In. 12 00:01:34,639 --> 00:01:38,047 Third rank is Sook Bu In. Third mid-rank is Sook In. 13 00:01:38,356 --> 00:01:42,155 Fourth rank is Gong In. And fifth rank is Eun In. 14 00:01:43,168 --> 00:01:46,901 Next, please recite the titles of the royal relatives. 15 00:01:47,332 --> 00:02:00,796 ~Recites~ 16 00:02:05,331 --> 00:02:10,100 If the late king's three wives were still alive, how would you address them? 17 00:02:10,573 --> 00:02:16,215 They should be addressed as Dowager Queen, Grand Dowager Queen, Grand Royal Dowager Queen. 18 00:02:16,216 --> 00:02:18,092 My Lady! 19 00:02:18,894 --> 00:02:22,730 - I'm sorry. - You gave the correct answers. 20 00:02:23,227 --> 00:02:28,706 But you must remember to speak down to us. 21 00:02:29,794 --> 00:02:34,353 Alright. I will remember that next time. 22 00:02:34,354 --> 00:02:37,117 His Majesty the King! 23 00:02:47,164 --> 00:02:49,187 Your Majesty! 24 00:02:52,613 --> 00:02:57,884 So you forgot to speak down to them again, and was scolded by the Mistresses? 25 00:02:58,652 --> 00:03:03,696 Yes, Your Majesty. I find it strange to speak down to women 26 00:03:03,697 --> 00:03:06,654 who are so much older than I. 27 00:03:07,930 --> 00:03:12,478 Don't feel rushed. It will come with time. 28 00:03:13,139 --> 00:03:16,705 Come to think of it, I need a lecture by the Mistresses too. 29 00:03:17,641 --> 00:03:21,376 I am using casual language with you as well. 30 00:03:21,880 --> 00:03:28,307 - Your Majesty... - I should change the way I speak to you as well. 31 00:03:29,868 --> 00:03:34,280 - How about now? - Your Majesty! 32 00:03:34,716 --> 00:03:38,114 Yes, it's not easy. 33 00:03:51,914 --> 00:03:54,105 It's like a dream. 34 00:03:54,106 --> 00:03:58,808 I can't believe I'm walking with you like this. 35 00:04:00,920 --> 00:04:08,503 How is Mother these days? Is she still rejecting you her audience? 36 00:04:09,606 --> 00:04:14,819 No, Your Majesty. She has been receiving me in the evenings. 37 00:04:15,436 --> 00:04:18,913 - Is that so? - Yes, Your Majesty. 38 00:04:35,956 --> 00:04:40,103 Let us go to Mother's palace for our greetings. 39 00:04:40,104 --> 00:04:43,550 - Excuse me? - Why are you so surprised? 40 00:04:43,551 --> 00:04:49,416 My Lady, it has been ten days! She has not received you once in those ten days. 41 00:04:49,800 --> 00:04:53,251 Why do you insist on being humiliated? 42 00:04:55,610 --> 00:05:00,617 If you won't go with me, then I shall go alone. 43 00:05:01,581 --> 00:05:04,174 My Lady! 44 00:05:14,583 --> 00:05:16,836 You are here again, My Lady. 45 00:05:16,837 --> 00:05:22,074 - Is Mother in? - No, she is not. 46 00:05:23,187 --> 00:05:29,642 Then will it be alright if I wait here until she returns? 47 00:05:29,975 --> 00:05:33,073 Forgive me, but you cannot do so. 48 00:05:33,795 --> 00:05:39,486 Since no one knows when she will return, it is best if you return to your residence. 49 00:05:44,697 --> 00:05:47,831 - What is the meaning of that attitude? - Excuse me? 50 00:05:48,202 --> 00:05:53,658 Didn't you hear what I said? I asked about your outrageous attitude! 51 00:05:54,499 --> 00:05:59,939 - Forgive me, My Lady. Something went in my nose... - Silence! 52 00:06:00,391 --> 00:06:05,028 How dare you insult me? I am the Grand Lady of the Princess! 53 00:06:06,116 --> 00:06:10,952 Like me, she is new and unaware of the ways of the palace. 54 00:06:11,456 --> 00:06:17,040 - Why don't you be gracious and forgive her? - I can't do that, My Lady. 55 00:06:17,435 --> 00:06:20,473 What is this commotion? 56 00:06:30,698 --> 00:06:36,730 This is the palace! How can you cause such a commotion in here? 57 00:06:37,699 --> 00:06:39,812 Forgive us, Your Highness. 58 00:06:41,851 --> 00:06:44,619 Mo... Mother...! 59 00:06:46,060 --> 00:06:51,708 Mother, I have come to give you my greetings. 60 00:06:51,709 --> 00:06:54,710 What did you just say to me? 61 00:06:56,333 --> 00:07:01,534 Mother? Did I give you permission to call me as such? 62 00:07:03,238 --> 00:07:06,185 I have never acknowledged you as my daughter-in-law. 63 00:07:06,849 --> 00:07:11,593 You must never call me Mother again. Do you understand? 64 00:07:26,672 --> 00:07:32,240 What did I tell you, My Lady! I said you would be humiliated. 65 00:07:32,980 --> 00:07:41,074 - Why don't you tell the queen about this? She will... - We can't do that. 66 00:07:42,393 --> 00:07:46,564 I will not burden Her Majesty with this. 67 00:07:46,665 --> 00:07:53,903 Tell the other girls to not say a word about this. 68 00:07:54,857 --> 00:07:59,543 - Please do this for me, Attendant Yang. - Yes, My Lady. 69 00:08:07,171 --> 00:08:10,624 Your Majesty, Secretary Hong is here. 70 00:08:10,625 --> 00:08:12,609 Let him enter. 71 00:08:17,092 --> 00:08:22,381 - How are the preparations? - Yes, we are ready for you to travel incognito. 72 00:08:22,616 --> 00:08:24,633 Alright then. 73 00:08:24,634 --> 00:08:30,455 As you wanted, only three Imperial Guards will be personally guarding you in this trip. 74 00:08:30,456 --> 00:08:34,070 But I have requested additional guards to surround you as well. 75 00:08:36,439 --> 00:08:39,474 We still have not caught the suspects from the previous attempt. 76 00:08:39,475 --> 00:08:43,593 This is for your safety. Please give us your permission. 77 00:08:45,202 --> 00:08:50,037 Alright then. Let us hurry. There is much we must accomplish today. 78 00:09:26,287 --> 00:09:31,357 In Woonjongga alone, there are over a hundred illegal peddler's markets. 79 00:09:31,358 --> 00:09:39,375 Yes, the merchant clans cannot monitor all of these illegal markets themselves. 80 00:09:57,026 --> 00:09:59,239 They must be from the merchant clans, Your Majesty. 81 00:10:00,072 --> 00:10:03,168 They are using thugs to threaten the peddlers. 82 00:10:03,269 --> 00:10:07,759 I have heard that they are abusing the peddlers physically. 83 00:10:08,543 --> 00:10:11,589 - Officer Park. - Yes, Your Majesty. 84 00:10:11,690 --> 00:10:15,664 There is something you must do with Officers Suh and Kang. 85 00:10:38,860 --> 00:10:45,434 Please forgive us this once, Sir! We need to make money to eat! 86 00:10:45,435 --> 00:10:49,391 Be quiet! How dare you trade in Woonjongga! 87 00:10:49,823 --> 00:10:52,230 - Confiscate all their goods! - Yes, Sir! 88 00:10:53,660 --> 00:10:57,869 Please forgive us this once! Please, Sir! 89 00:11:02,021 --> 00:11:04,218 What's this? 90 00:11:07,446 --> 00:11:11,398 - Stand back while we're still being nice! - Who are you? 91 00:11:11,399 --> 00:11:15,107 Us? We're this man's younger brothers. 92 00:11:15,108 --> 00:11:17,408 If you don't want to get hurt, leave immediately! 93 00:11:17,508 --> 00:11:21,648 What? Don't just stand there! Get them! 94 00:11:21,649 --> 00:11:23,199 Yes, Sir! 95 00:12:07,146 --> 00:12:10,429 Wait and see! You won't get away with this! 96 00:12:11,127 --> 00:12:14,351 Get out of here, you thugs! 97 00:12:17,486 --> 00:12:21,559 - Is everyone alright? - Thank you! But who are you anyway? 98 00:12:21,560 --> 00:12:26,616 - And why did you say you were our younger...? - We did that for a reason. 99 00:12:27,680 --> 00:12:31,492 Come with us. There is someone who would like to meet you. 100 00:12:37,280 --> 00:12:39,314 Your Majesty, we have brought them. 101 00:12:39,315 --> 00:12:41,916 - Bring them in. - Yes, Your Majesty. 102 00:12:42,471 --> 00:12:44,532 Come on in. 103 00:12:56,142 --> 00:13:00,464 - Do you remember me? - Your Majesty! 104 00:13:05,141 --> 00:13:10,662 What do you mean the trade restriction will be lifted? 105 00:13:11,225 --> 00:13:16,488 It's as I said. I am going to take away the trade rights of the merchant clans. 106 00:13:17,007 --> 00:13:20,848 I am going to allow peddlers like you to trade freely in the market. 107 00:13:22,024 --> 00:13:24,087 Your Majesty! 108 00:13:24,188 --> 00:13:29,080 This time, I plan on keeping the promise I made with all of you. 109 00:13:29,081 --> 00:13:32,040 That is what I wanted to tell you. 110 00:13:32,041 --> 00:13:35,891 What promise, Your Majesty? 111 00:13:36,432 --> 00:13:42,398 Did you forget the promise I made to you when I was Crown Prince? 112 00:13:48,997 --> 00:13:55,143 Your Highness, how can you say that? Why would we be bitter towards you? 113 00:13:56,908 --> 00:14:04,213 Although it was only a few days, you allowed us to trade freely. 114 00:14:05,338 --> 00:14:07,833 It was something we had never dreamt we could do. 115 00:14:07,834 --> 00:14:13,601 So how can you apologize to us, Your Highness? 116 00:14:14,249 --> 00:14:21,516 - Now look here... - Even if it was all for naught, we would never blame you. 117 00:14:22,541 --> 00:14:25,433 Even if it was for a short while, 118 00:14:26,766 --> 00:14:31,821 you allowed us to live like men. 119 00:14:32,420 --> 00:14:36,589 How can we ever forget that kindness, Your Highness? 120 00:14:37,421 --> 00:14:42,063 No, don't say that. 121 00:14:42,918 --> 00:14:47,264 But I promise you one thing. 122 00:14:47,936 --> 00:14:52,199 I will help you realize that dream someday. 123 00:14:53,303 --> 00:14:58,519 And I will not allow it to end like a dream. 124 00:14:58,520 --> 00:15:00,904 Your Highness! 125 00:15:27,147 --> 00:15:30,739 - Official Nam, are you there? - Yes, Your Majesty. 126 00:15:36,218 --> 00:15:38,948 Summon Secretary Hong. I wish to pass a decree. 127 00:15:39,564 --> 00:15:41,485 Yes, Your Majesty. 128 00:16:07,697 --> 00:16:10,935 I can't read! What does it say? 129 00:16:10,936 --> 00:16:16,636 It says that we can work and earn money like real human beings! 130 00:16:19,790 --> 00:16:21,971 Is this a trick like last time? 131 00:16:22,563 --> 00:16:26,267 His Majesty has passed a law prohibiting the regulation of trade rights! 132 00:16:26,268 --> 00:16:32,249 From today onwards, everyone is allowed to trade freely. If anyone is found harassing them, 133 00:16:32,694 --> 00:16:36,598 they will punished according to the law! Now return to your homes! 134 00:16:37,010 --> 00:16:40,577 You can't do this! Who gave him the right to prohibit trade regulation? 135 00:16:40,578 --> 00:16:44,313 - We will not allow that to happen! - Yes! 136 00:16:44,314 --> 00:16:51,157 Do you know who has made this country prosper? How dare you take away our trade rights? 137 00:16:51,158 --> 00:16:54,339 Let's go in and demand an answer! 138 00:17:01,755 --> 00:17:06,466 Disband them immediately! Make sure no one gets hurt! 139 00:17:06,467 --> 00:17:08,283 Yes, Sir! 140 00:17:16,302 --> 00:17:19,279 They look like they're going to start a riot! 141 00:17:20,062 --> 00:17:25,902 This may cause a big commotion in the Capital! We must prevent them from rioting! 142 00:17:30,861 --> 00:17:33,133 How is the markets in Woonjongga? 143 00:17:33,134 --> 00:17:37,397 As expected, the merchant clans have closed shop and are burning their goods. 144 00:17:37,398 --> 00:17:41,375 The soldiers are trying to stop them, but their protests are gaining strength. 145 00:17:55,173 --> 00:17:58,711 What about the other markets in the Capital? 146 00:17:58,712 --> 00:18:04,049 Fortunately, the goods coming in from Songpa and Nuwon are not being destroyed. 147 00:18:05,087 --> 00:18:06,763 How are prices in the market? 148 00:18:07,155 --> 00:18:10,534 Due to the merchant's destruction of goods, salt is worth three yang. 149 00:18:10,535 --> 00:18:12,990 And barley is now worth two yang. 150 00:18:13,450 --> 00:18:24,149 Release the rations in the imperial storehouses to the peddlers. 151 00:18:24,614 --> 00:18:26,814 - Yes, Your Majesty. - And Secretary Hong. 152 00:18:27,214 --> 00:18:28,893 Yes, Your Majesty. 153 00:18:46,779 --> 00:18:48,830 Thank you! 154 00:18:52,588 --> 00:18:55,339 At what prices are you releasing the goods? 155 00:18:55,660 --> 00:19:01,674 Rice at four yang, barley and grains at two yang, Salt at six yang and firewood at one yang and five puns. 156 00:19:02,575 --> 00:19:06,375 When are the goods arriving from Songpa and Nuwon? 157 00:19:07,062 --> 00:19:10,293 It should arrive at the Capital in about five days. 158 00:20:07,566 --> 00:20:09,333 What is it? 159 00:20:09,972 --> 00:20:13,845 It's nothing. I must have been mistaken. 160 00:20:36,634 --> 00:20:40,550 The merchant clans hold the purse strings of this country's economy. 161 00:20:40,551 --> 00:20:47,269 What do you think that means? There is nothing they won't do to protect it. 162 00:20:47,654 --> 00:20:52,666 If they feel the need, they will try to change the king. 163 00:21:17,108 --> 00:21:20,460 - I hear Mother was looking for me. - Yes, Your Majesty. 164 00:21:23,428 --> 00:21:28,403 The Office of Astronomy has given these auspicious dates. Please have a look. 165 00:21:37,202 --> 00:21:41,374 - Alright then. - Your Highness, the queen is here. 166 00:21:41,375 --> 00:21:43,274 Let her enter. 167 00:21:44,962 --> 00:21:49,782 - Then on that day, send out a prohibition of marriage. - Yes, Your Highness. 168 00:21:49,783 --> 00:21:52,866 - You may leave. - Yes, Your Highness. 169 00:21:55,729 --> 00:21:59,344 - Have a seat, my daughter. - Yes, Mother. 170 00:22:03,013 --> 00:22:09,192 But did I overhear something about a prohibition of marriage? 171 00:22:09,569 --> 00:22:13,510 What else? It is for the new concubine selection. 172 00:22:13,857 --> 00:22:18,113 - But Mother... - I told you that is what I was going to do. 173 00:22:18,114 --> 00:22:22,234 The Office of Astronomy has given the 25th day of this month as an auspicious day. 174 00:22:22,489 --> 00:22:26,111 But Mother, Song Yeon has already been made a concubine...! 175 00:22:26,112 --> 00:22:33,571 A concubine? Who? She has not yet received her official title. 176 00:22:34,338 --> 00:22:37,844 But she has already had her wedding ceremony according to the palace's customs. 177 00:22:37,845 --> 00:22:43,318 So please let go of your anger and allow her to receive her official title. 178 00:22:43,419 --> 00:22:47,051 - I told you I won't do that. - Mother...! 179 00:22:47,052 --> 00:22:51,409 I did not ask you here to ask your opinion. 180 00:22:51,444 --> 00:22:55,895 I am merely showing you courtesy by informing you beforehand. 181 00:22:56,438 --> 00:22:59,584 You may leave now. 182 00:23:16,138 --> 00:23:19,773 Your Highness, the queen is here. 183 00:23:24,574 --> 00:23:25,774 Your Majesty. 184 00:23:32,563 --> 00:23:34,971 What were you doing? 185 00:23:34,972 --> 00:23:40,350 I was dyeing silk threads for Mother's birthday celebration. 186 00:23:40,669 --> 00:23:45,299 You could have had the Office of Embroidery do this. Why are you doing this yourself? 187 00:23:45,756 --> 00:23:50,240 I wanted to put my heart in each thread. Please do not worry about me, Your Highness. 188 00:23:53,435 --> 00:23:58,171 I heard that Mother has yet to receive your greetings. 189 00:24:00,880 --> 00:24:07,119 Why did you not inform me of this? I told you to tell me if you have any problems. 190 00:24:07,856 --> 00:24:10,206 Forgive me, Your Majesty. 191 00:24:10,943 --> 00:24:17,332 No, I should have known that you would never tell me these things. 192 00:24:17,913 --> 00:24:24,764 - It is all because I have been uncaring. - Not at all! Please don't say that, Your Majesty! 193 00:24:25,171 --> 00:24:32,611 All of this is because I am unworthy. I have to solve this by myself. 194 00:24:32,939 --> 00:24:36,644 Please do not concern yourself over this. 195 00:24:39,515 --> 00:24:44,274 And please do not tell His Majesty about this either. 196 00:24:44,375 --> 00:24:50,909 He is preoccupied with state affairs, and I do not wish to add to his burdens. 197 00:24:51,581 --> 00:24:56,350 - Now Song Yeon... - Please do not be burdened by me. 198 00:24:56,818 --> 00:25:03,993 I believe that if I try my hardest, Mother's heart will melt towards me. 199 00:25:24,295 --> 00:25:26,579 Song Yeon must be so lonely, going through this by herself. 200 00:25:28,850 --> 00:25:35,546 Everyone goes through it, Your Majesty. The whole day is spent with strange people. 201 00:25:39,305 --> 00:25:43,275 Oh, Attendant Kim. There is something you must do for me. 202 00:25:43,663 --> 00:25:45,562 Excuse me? 203 00:25:52,470 --> 00:25:55,169 Are you finished with the paintings for the Prefecture? 204 00:25:55,170 --> 00:25:57,984 Not yet. I haven't finished them yet. 205 00:25:57,985 --> 00:26:02,414 Tomorrow is Her Highness' birthday. I told you we must finish them by today! 206 00:26:02,671 --> 00:26:07,298 If anyone doesn't finish them by today, you cannot go to the celebrations tomorrow. 207 00:26:07,834 --> 00:26:11,072 You can't do that! If we go there, we'll see Song Yeon... 208 00:26:11,612 --> 00:26:17,722 - I mean Lady Sung! - Yes, I wanted to catch a glimpse of her too! 209 00:26:17,723 --> 00:26:21,695 Then stop dallying around and start working! 210 00:26:22,258 --> 00:26:26,968 - Are you done with your work? - I... well... 211 00:26:27,599 --> 00:26:31,317 Everyone, gather around. 212 00:26:32,226 --> 00:26:36,837 There was a message that the queen's attendant will be coming to the Bureau. 213 00:26:37,403 --> 00:26:41,137 When she arrives, everyone should gather in the yard. 214 00:26:44,206 --> 00:26:46,586 I wonder what the queen's attendant is coming here for? 215 00:26:47,499 --> 00:26:50,765 - So they were right! - What's right? 216 00:26:50,766 --> 00:26:53,872 I told you my sister was a palacemaid for the queen, right? 217 00:26:53,873 --> 00:27:00,779 She said that the queen wants a new attendant for Song Yeon... I mean Lady Sung! 218 00:27:00,892 --> 00:27:07,230 Then that means she is going to select someone from the Bureau? 219 00:27:07,231 --> 00:27:11,361 - From the Bureau? - An attendant means a minimum of sixth rank! 220 00:27:12,273 --> 00:27:16,970 It looks like someone is going to be promoted on account of Song Yeon! 221 00:27:32,180 --> 00:27:34,105 What are you doing over there? 222 00:27:40,682 --> 00:27:45,072 Who are you? Why are you loitering near the palace? 223 00:27:46,354 --> 00:27:49,923 Forgive me, My Lady. I am a Damo from the Bureau of Paintings. 224 00:27:50,890 --> 00:27:57,782 I miss Lady Sung so much that I have been hoping to catch a glimpse of her from here. 225 00:27:58,323 --> 00:28:01,008 Please forgive me! 226 00:28:01,009 --> 00:28:05,549 - Did you just say Lady Sung? - Yes, My Lady! 227 00:28:08,596 --> 00:28:12,992 Truthfully, we were like sisters. 228 00:28:12,993 --> 00:28:20,383 But she left so suddenly for the palace, and I have been so worried about her! 229 00:28:21,841 --> 00:28:26,448 - Were you really that close with Her Highness? - Yes! 230 00:28:27,124 --> 00:28:31,764 When she first joined the Bureau, the other Damos were mean to her. 231 00:28:32,220 --> 00:28:39,628 But I shielded her! That is why she... 232 00:28:40,123 --> 00:28:43,828 ... trusted and depended on me the most! 233 00:28:48,908 --> 00:28:54,385 - What is your name? - I am Chobi of the Yang family. 234 00:28:55,072 --> 00:28:58,441 Yang Chobi. 235 00:29:06,360 --> 00:29:10,180 - Are the merchant clans still protesting? - Yes, Your Majesty. 236 00:29:10,181 --> 00:29:13,959 We are using the Police Bureau to restrain their violence and riots. 237 00:29:13,960 --> 00:29:18,406 But if they do not stop, the situation may worsen considerably. 238 00:29:19,358 --> 00:29:23,854 - So the rations are running out. - Yes, Your Majesty. 239 00:29:24,135 --> 00:29:28,734 If things continue as they are, 240 00:29:29,249 --> 00:29:34,519 - In ten days time, the citizens will be affected. - No, it will be four days. 241 00:29:34,957 --> 00:29:39,218 I have purchased goods from Qing and they should arrive via Duman River. 242 00:29:39,563 --> 00:29:42,098 We should be able to last another month. 243 00:29:44,179 --> 00:29:47,341 This is the next phase. 244 00:29:48,245 --> 00:29:50,401 Go and inform everyone my intentions. 245 00:29:50,723 --> 00:29:55,093 The merchant clans who accept the new laws, 246 00:29:55,194 --> 00:30:01,983 will be given special tax subsidies. This may influence them. 247 00:30:02,756 --> 00:30:04,895 Yes, Your Majesty. 248 00:30:04,896 --> 00:30:09,080 But they may still continue to resist. 249 00:30:11,999 --> 00:30:17,409 If that is the case, then arrest the clan chiefs, Jung Tae Young, Yi Jin Chul, and Park Hyun Woo. 250 00:30:21,671 --> 00:30:26,887 When they realize we know about their dealings, they will start to waver. 251 00:30:29,483 --> 00:30:34,706 - Your Majesty...! - But they may still continue to resist 252 00:30:34,707 --> 00:30:38,386 For that, I have prepared one last thing. 253 00:30:42,145 --> 00:30:48,169 I will tell you at a later time, but I do not wish to use it. 254 00:30:51,289 --> 00:30:54,416 Your Majesty, it is I. 255 00:30:58,361 --> 00:31:02,847 - What is it? - A message has arrived from the Ministry of Rites. 256 00:31:03,327 --> 00:31:08,277 Her Highness has declared that she will not attend her birthday celebrations. 257 00:31:08,561 --> 00:31:11,613 What? What do you mean? 258 00:31:12,453 --> 00:31:14,700 Forgive me, Your Majesty. 259 00:31:17,896 --> 00:31:21,348 This won't do. I will go and meet her myself. 260 00:31:21,349 --> 00:31:27,323 The queen is said to be with her. Please wait a while. 261 00:31:32,170 --> 00:31:36,112 Mother, today is your birthday celebrations. 262 00:31:36,290 --> 00:31:39,169 Why do you refuse to attend? 263 00:31:40,264 --> 00:31:44,198 Please swallow your anger and attend your celebrations. 264 00:31:44,498 --> 00:31:48,963 His Majesty has always paid great attention to the preparations of your birthday celebrations. 265 00:31:49,195 --> 00:31:53,350 - Please consider his filial piety and... - His filial piety? 266 00:31:53,451 --> 00:31:55,865 Mother...! 267 00:31:56,271 --> 00:31:59,813 - Prepare my robes. - Yes, Your Highness. 268 00:32:04,704 --> 00:32:10,174 Know this, my daughter. I am going to attend for the sake of the royal family. 269 00:32:17,146 --> 00:32:21,018 So are you saying that you haven't even seen Song Yeon once? 270 00:32:21,019 --> 00:32:24,913 That's what I said! Do you think the palace is a hut? 271 00:32:25,267 --> 00:32:28,329 I'm so worried about her! 272 00:32:28,897 --> 00:32:32,474 We were hoping to hear news of her from you. 273 00:32:34,201 --> 00:32:37,863 - Isn't that Song Yeon? - Song Yeon? 274 00:32:38,799 --> 00:32:42,957 Song... Song Yeon...! 275 00:32:48,343 --> 00:32:51,993 I can't believe we're not allowed to call out to her! 276 00:32:51,994 --> 00:32:55,181 - I hate this! - Your Highness! 277 00:33:14,546 --> 00:33:16,670 Your Highness... 278 00:33:17,082 --> 00:33:21,841 What is this, my Queen? Why is this girl here? 279 00:33:24,201 --> 00:33:29,640 - Mother... - Did you not hear me? Why is she here? 280 00:33:31,779 --> 00:33:36,458 Tell her to return to her chambers! She has no right to be here! 281 00:33:38,396 --> 00:33:43,316 - Why do you not respond, my Queen? - Mother, how can you say this? 282 00:33:43,712 --> 00:33:49,012 - Lady Sung has every right to be... - Fine. If she won't go, then I will. 283 00:33:49,013 --> 00:33:51,213 Mother! 284 00:34:07,091 --> 00:34:11,077 Mother, why do you order her to return to her chambers? 285 00:34:11,501 --> 00:34:16,059 This is not for you to interfere. This is about the Women's Court. 286 00:34:16,476 --> 00:34:21,463 How can this girl attend a royal feast when she has not yet been acknowledged? 287 00:34:21,464 --> 00:34:24,543 - Mother... - Your Majesty! 288 00:34:34,454 --> 00:34:40,983 Please forgive me. I am still new to the rules of the palace and was mistaken. 289 00:34:42,002 --> 00:34:46,986 I will return to my chambers. Please do not be angry. 290 00:34:53,826 --> 00:34:58,322 Congratulations on your birthday, Your Highness. 291 00:37:39,894 --> 00:37:43,861 Sir, I'll be right back. 292 00:38:13,343 --> 00:38:15,949 Dae Su...! 293 00:38:17,965 --> 00:38:21,557 Dae Su! It's been such a long time! 294 00:38:23,439 --> 00:38:27,556 I'm sorry about just now. I was so happy to see you, but... 295 00:38:27,557 --> 00:38:30,857 ... I'm not allowed to acknowledge you. 296 00:38:31,961 --> 00:38:36,358 How are you? How is Uncle and Auntie? 297 00:38:36,681 --> 00:38:38,334 How about the Bureau? Is everyone well? 298 00:38:41,799 --> 00:38:45,165 What about you, My Lady? 299 00:38:48,605 --> 00:38:51,291 Are you well? 300 00:38:51,882 --> 00:38:56,577 Are you comfortable at the palace? 301 00:38:58,777 --> 00:39:04,829 My Lady? Please don't call me that, Dae Su. 302 00:39:05,876 --> 00:39:10,254 No, My Lady. You are now a royal concubine. 303 00:39:10,255 --> 00:39:14,965 I am only an Imperial Guard. This is how I must address you. 304 00:39:14,966 --> 00:39:21,244 You must speak down to me from now on. 305 00:39:35,694 --> 00:39:39,740 I see. 306 00:39:42,305 --> 00:39:48,158 No matter how much I don't want it, you will always address me differently. 307 00:39:49,833 --> 00:39:53,419 You can't treat me like before. 308 00:39:55,605 --> 00:40:03,387 But I want to remain friends with you like before, Dae Su. 309 00:40:05,308 --> 00:40:12,635 It may be naive of me, but I hope you will treat me like you did before. 310 00:40:28,470 --> 00:40:31,439 What? That really happened? 311 00:40:31,757 --> 00:40:33,357 That's what I said! 312 00:40:34,088 --> 00:40:39,832 Oh, my poor Song Yeon! What a burden it is for her! 313 00:40:40,368 --> 00:40:46,927 I knew this was going to happen! The palace is no mere house! 314 00:40:47,455 --> 00:40:50,056 Goodness! 315 00:40:51,255 --> 00:40:52,703 Dae Su's home! 316 00:40:54,287 --> 00:40:58,078 You're home! Did you get a chance to speak with Song Yeon? 317 00:40:58,711 --> 00:41:01,903 - Yes. - How is she? 318 00:41:03,442 --> 00:41:06,823 Are you deaf? I asked you how is she? 319 00:41:08,303 --> 00:41:13,018 Uncle. Please check in on her from time to time. 320 00:41:13,546 --> 00:41:16,226 She seemed really lonely. 321 00:41:17,098 --> 00:41:25,525 I wish I could! But how could I enter a concubine's villa? 322 00:41:34,707 --> 00:41:39,471 Please forgive me, Your Majesty. This is all my fault. 323 00:41:39,472 --> 00:41:44,622 No, this is all because of me. 324 00:41:46,210 --> 00:41:51,513 I should have paid more attention. I believed her when she said everything was fine. 325 00:41:56,236 --> 00:42:00,044 Mother is angry with me. 326 00:42:00,045 --> 00:42:08,228 I am so sorry that her angry has spilled over to you and Song Yeon as well. 327 00:42:09,336 --> 00:42:11,305 Your Majesty... 328 00:42:43,089 --> 00:42:46,254 - Tell her I am here. - Yes, Your Majesty. 329 00:42:52,358 --> 00:42:56,297 My Lady, His Majesty is here. 330 00:43:06,366 --> 00:43:08,837 Your Majesty. 331 00:43:13,789 --> 00:43:19,192 What brings you here so early? Have you finished with your work, Your Majesty? 332 00:43:19,728 --> 00:43:26,486 - Were you painting? - Yes, Your Majesty. It has been a while. 333 00:43:30,818 --> 00:43:35,375 But it's not easy as I have not painted in a long time. 334 00:43:35,793 --> 00:43:38,090 It's as if I have never painted before. 335 00:43:40,735 --> 00:43:43,378 My selfishness has caused you pain. 336 00:43:45,954 --> 00:43:50,259 You can't even paint as much as you wish. 337 00:43:51,107 --> 00:43:52,847 Your Majesty... 338 00:43:53,984 --> 00:44:00,271 - I'm sorry. This afternoon... - Please don't be burdened by that. 339 00:44:00,272 --> 00:44:07,175 I have already forgotten about it. Why do you worry about it? 340 00:44:07,746 --> 00:44:09,139 Song Yeon... 341 00:44:09,219 --> 00:44:13,430 Do not apologize to me, Your Majesty. It did not bother me in the least. 342 00:44:13,690 --> 00:44:18,378 I'm not just saying that. That is how I really feel. 343 00:44:19,519 --> 00:44:24,531 You have already given me your heart, which is the most important thing. 344 00:44:25,112 --> 00:44:31,776 Don't you know that that alone makes everything alright? 345 00:44:50,607 --> 00:44:54,392 What brings you to my chambers at this hour? 346 00:44:55,238 --> 00:44:59,847 If you have come here to talk about this afternoon, then you may return to your palace. 347 00:44:59,848 --> 00:45:05,745 - I have nothing more to say or hear on that topic. - That is not why I am here, Mother. 348 00:45:08,759 --> 00:45:12,965 I have come here to discuss another matter with you. 349 00:45:15,106 --> 00:45:20,364 I heard from the Ministry of Rites that you are preparing for another concubine selection. 350 00:45:20,737 --> 00:45:23,992 That's right. That is what I ordered the Ministry of Rites. 351 00:45:23,993 --> 00:45:28,755 So what is it? Have you come to tell you it cannot be done? 352 00:45:29,175 --> 00:45:34,527 - If that is so, then I have nothing more to say. - No, Mother. 353 00:45:34,757 --> 00:45:41,366 Go ahead and do as you wish. I will do whatever you wish on that topic. 354 00:45:41,912 --> 00:45:46,388 - But in exchange, you must acknowledge Song Yeon. - My King! 355 00:45:46,489 --> 00:45:51,508 She has already gone through the wedding ceremony with me. You cannot continue treating her this way. 356 00:45:51,855 --> 00:45:57,243 I will do everything you wish. So please bestow her the title... 357 00:45:57,344 --> 00:46:01,000 - No, that is not possible. - Mother! 358 00:46:01,001 --> 00:46:06,232 Since you brought her here out of your own will, I will bring in another out of my own. 359 00:46:06,233 --> 00:46:12,094 That is all. Do not come here again to speak about her. 360 00:46:12,552 --> 00:46:17,951 - Do not come to me anymore. - Mother...! 361 00:46:30,631 --> 00:46:35,854 Isn't it interesting that Princess Haekyung chased out the concubine? 362 00:46:35,955 --> 00:46:41,581 I heard that she has ordered the Ministry of Rites to proceed with another concubine selection. 363 00:46:41,872 --> 00:46:48,561 This means that even if the concubine bears an heir, he will not be recognized as such. 364 00:46:49,454 --> 00:46:55,644 Yes. What is Secretary Hong up to? Any news about Wan Poong? 365 00:46:55,645 --> 00:47:00,248 Yes, I don't think the decision will come easily. 366 00:47:00,249 --> 00:47:07,391 He must be worried about His Majesty's reaction when the topic of the Crown Prince is brought up. 367 00:47:08,111 --> 00:47:13,233 He is an intelligent man, but he can be overly cautious at times. 368 00:47:14,199 --> 00:47:18,177 But it won't last long. He is fooling himself right now, 369 00:47:19,207 --> 00:47:22,926 but he is too full of ambition to control it. 370 00:47:36,236 --> 00:47:39,215 Has Lord Wan Poong already retired to bed? 371 00:47:39,565 --> 00:47:44,358 No, My Lord. He is with his tutor. 372 00:47:44,845 --> 00:47:47,469 Indeed? 373 00:47:48,349 --> 00:48:00,781 ~ Recites from book ~ 374 00:48:01,165 --> 00:48:03,932 Will you explain the verse? 375 00:48:04,226 --> 00:48:07,821 Although our country is surrounded by sea, 376 00:48:07,822 --> 00:48:12,119 and the land is small, the sun shines directly from above, 377 00:48:12,396 --> 00:48:18,965 and the soil is fertile, the scenery is not lacking than the greater nations. 378 00:48:18,966 --> 00:48:20,801 That is correct. 379 00:48:20,901 --> 00:48:28,393 You have already memorized the whole book! That is an accomplishment! 380 00:48:30,745 --> 00:48:37,641 You must hasten Wan Poong's designation as Crown Prince in order to stabilize His Majesty's reign. 381 00:48:38,671 --> 00:48:43,884 Right now, the only way to secure His Majesty's reign is to establish an heir. 382 00:48:43,885 --> 00:48:50,581 If Wan Poong becomes the Crown Prince, then you as his uncle will be of great help to him. 383 00:49:21,124 --> 00:49:24,020 - Let's go! - Yes, Sir. 384 00:49:36,554 --> 00:49:38,293 What did I tell you? 385 00:49:38,294 --> 00:49:43,766 I said we should get rid of him before he ascended to the throne! 386 00:49:44,018 --> 00:49:50,919 But we gave this duty to a fool and look where it has brought us. 387 00:49:51,959 --> 00:49:56,604 It has been a month since we have closed our shops. 388 00:49:56,605 --> 00:50:00,509 And yet the government has yet to react! What will we do now? 389 00:50:00,510 --> 00:50:02,668 We must still persevere! 390 00:50:02,669 --> 00:50:10,828 Even if the king increases his stranglehold on us, when his rations run out, he will have no choice! 391 00:50:10,829 --> 00:50:14,524 That won't solve the problem. 392 00:50:14,924 --> 00:50:19,909 This is different from last time. He has been preparing for this for a long time. 393 00:50:21,309 --> 00:50:25,924 If this continues, it will be us that will have to surrender. 394 00:50:27,044 --> 00:50:29,220 We should have done something before it came to this. 395 00:50:29,221 --> 00:50:37,386 What are you saying? Are you saying we should give up our trade rights? 396 00:50:38,100 --> 00:50:42,473 We can't do that! Who was it that fed and paid those government ministers? 397 00:50:43,426 --> 00:50:48,697 He might be king, but we cannot allow him to do as he wishes! 398 00:51:13,710 --> 00:51:18,149 What? The shops have reopened at Woonjongga? 399 00:51:18,150 --> 00:51:25,285 Yes, apart from a few shops, the merchant clans seem to have reopened. 400 00:51:27,561 --> 00:51:34,014 But that is strange, Your Majesty. Until yesterday, they were protesting. 401 00:51:34,422 --> 00:51:37,245 But today, they're reopened their stores? 402 00:51:39,356 --> 00:51:43,196 We have not yet announced your tax subsidies to them. 403 00:51:45,877 --> 00:51:52,376 Do you think that they have a plot and are trying to divert attention away from themselves? 404 00:51:54,509 --> 00:51:57,586 Your Majesty, it is Official Nam. 405 00:52:00,930 --> 00:52:06,234 Your Majesty, the head of the merchant clans is here to see you. 406 00:52:07,283 --> 00:52:09,978 What? The head of the merchant clans? 407 00:52:11,482 --> 00:52:15,536 He has requested an audience with you. 408 00:52:28,378 --> 00:52:33,486 Your Excellency, I am the Head of the Woonjongga merchant clans, Kim Seung Ah. 409 00:52:34,179 --> 00:52:39,194 I humbly beg an audience with His Majesty. 410 00:52:42,714 --> 00:52:45,651 So what is your point? 411 00:52:45,652 --> 00:52:52,609 You want me to meet with the merchants? You want me to hold a public hearing? 412 00:52:52,907 --> 00:52:59,202 That's right, Your Majesty. I have placated them for the time being, 413 00:52:59,685 --> 00:53:03,052 but that will not be enough to hold off their concerns and worries. 414 00:53:03,476 --> 00:53:08,989 So please come to Woonjongga and speak to them personally about your intentions, 415 00:53:09,412 --> 00:53:13,787 and hear their complaints and worries. 416 00:53:14,558 --> 00:53:20,318 We may be mere merchants, but we do not wish to cause chaos in our country. 417 00:53:20,897 --> 00:53:25,559 If you hold a public hearing and hear the woes of the merchants, 418 00:53:25,991 --> 00:53:30,143 perhaps a solution will come to pass. 419 00:53:30,406 --> 00:53:35,566 Alright. If that is what you think, then I shall do as you wish. 420 00:53:38,731 --> 00:53:42,058 I also do not wish this situation to worsen. 421 00:53:42,956 --> 00:53:47,611 I am the king of this country. I did not make this reform purely for the peddlers. 422 00:53:47,612 --> 00:53:52,195 Merchants such as yourself are also my citizens and subjects. 423 00:53:52,621 --> 00:53:59,445 So when shall we have this hearing? If need be, I will go today to meet them. 424 00:53:59,446 --> 00:54:03,197 Thank you, Your Majesty! 425 00:54:10,540 --> 00:54:13,211 - Let's go! - Yes, Sir! 426 00:54:17,246 --> 00:54:22,366 You cannot possibly hold a public hearing, Your Majesty! 427 00:54:23,195 --> 00:54:26,370 Why not, Secretary Hong? 428 00:54:26,727 --> 00:54:30,092 The merchants of Woonjongga are in an enraged state, Your Majesty. 429 00:54:30,093 --> 00:54:36,908 And recently there was an attempt on your life. How can you want to be in public view? 430 00:54:37,496 --> 00:54:42,558 - Please summon their representatives instead... - No, I won't do that. 431 00:54:42,559 --> 00:54:44,221 Your Majesty! 432 00:54:44,222 --> 00:54:46,719 They wish to raise issues with me personally. 433 00:54:46,915 --> 00:54:52,211 They have asked me to speak with them, so how can I just speak with their representative? 434 00:54:52,713 --> 00:54:56,060 Besides, I need to hear their complaints as well. 435 00:54:56,951 --> 00:55:01,205 I will hold a public hearing on the day they choose. 436 00:55:01,206 --> 00:55:04,396 Do not speak further about this. Do you hear me? 437 00:55:05,389 --> 00:55:07,309 Your Majesty... 438 00:55:33,159 --> 00:55:38,806 Officers Park and Kang will investigate the merchant chiefs Kim Seung Ah and Ahn Tae Soo secretly. 439 00:55:39,253 --> 00:55:42,373 - We don't have time, so hurry. - Yes, My Lord. 440 00:55:43,158 --> 00:55:45,967 And Jang Bo... 441 00:55:47,187 --> 00:55:53,172 - Go to the Dowager Queen and deliver a message. - What? The Dowager Queen? 442 00:55:53,697 --> 00:55:57,649 Yes, tell her to prepare the things we discussed. She'll know what that means. 443 00:55:58,302 --> 00:56:00,764 Yes, My Lord. 444 00:56:06,588 --> 00:56:09,710 Deliver this message to everyone. 445 00:56:10,267 --> 00:56:15,140 Don't worry, everything will fall into place for you. 446 00:56:15,141 --> 00:56:18,619 But how can stop Councilor Jang Tae Woo from speaking out? 447 00:56:18,620 --> 00:56:22,460 I'm certain he will try to influence the other officials. 448 00:56:22,940 --> 00:56:27,692 I'm sure you can take care of him, Secretary Hong. 449 00:56:29,028 --> 00:56:32,447 You know Vice Councilor Min Joo Shik... 450 00:56:32,727 --> 00:56:38,511 I have heard that he has been corresponding with Councilor Jang Tae Woo until recently. 451 00:56:38,890 --> 00:56:46,361 Why don't you investigate his residence? That shouldn't be too difficult for you. 452 00:56:51,147 --> 00:56:52,925 What did you just say? 453 00:56:52,926 --> 00:56:58,026 The Personnel Minister is planning to petition His Majesty to make Wan Poong the Crown Prince? 454 00:56:58,027 --> 00:57:02,844 That's right. All of the No Ron members have received a message! 455 00:57:03,170 --> 00:57:06,283 It demands support for the petition! 456 00:57:09,295 --> 00:57:15,904 That rascal Hong Gook Young has finally shown his true colors! 457 00:57:17,241 --> 00:57:21,727 Excellency! Please come out! Something terrible is happening! 458 00:57:25,801 --> 00:57:30,584 What is it? What is causing you to shout? 459 00:57:48,701 --> 00:57:55,749 - What are you doing in my house? - Don't just stand there! Search the whole house! 460 00:57:55,750 --> 00:57:57,733 Yes, My Lord! 461 00:58:03,692 --> 00:58:11,051 Impudent rascal! How dare you do this? 462 00:58:19,146 --> 00:58:21,979 How dare you! 463 00:58:23,548 --> 00:58:28,880 Your innocence will be proven if the search yields nothing, so don't worry. 464 00:58:28,881 --> 00:58:34,164 What? Let me go! Let me go this instant! 465 00:58:34,165 --> 00:58:37,658 Please be careful, Excellency. What if you have a stroke? 466 00:59:05,170 --> 00:59:07,747 My Lord, have a look at this! 467 00:59:18,992 --> 00:59:23,313 It is Min Joo Shik's calligraphy! And the seal is his as well! 468 00:59:23,314 --> 00:59:27,797 Min Joo Shik? What are you talking about? 469 00:59:27,798 --> 00:59:33,029 - Why is that letter...? - That's what I want to ask you, Excellency. 470 00:59:33,030 --> 00:59:40,648 I want to ask you why escaped criminal Min Joo Shik's letter is doing in your house? 471 00:59:41,373 --> 00:59:43,508 What? 472 00:59:43,854 --> 00:59:45,832 - Take him away! - Yes, Sir! 473 00:59:45,833 --> 00:59:51,167 You rascal! How dare you plot against me in this way! 474 00:59:51,600 --> 00:59:55,663 Do you think you will get your way if you take me in like this? 475 00:59:56,745 --> 01:00:01,167 - I said take him away! - Yes, My Lord! 476 01:00:01,760 --> 01:00:05,583 - Let me go! - Let me go! 477 01:00:13,112 --> 01:00:16,920 Release me this instant! 478 01:00:16,921 --> 01:00:20,227 You rascals! 479 01:00:32,799 --> 01:00:35,341 You rascals! 480 01:00:36,909 --> 01:00:39,173 Don't be too angry, Your Excellency. 481 01:00:40,508 --> 01:00:47,797 You refused to help me when I needed it. You have done this to yourself. 482 01:00:59,427 --> 01:01:02,435 Isn't that Lord Wan Poong? 483 01:01:06,437 --> 01:01:08,438 Your Majesty... 484 01:01:08,819 --> 01:01:14,707 Order some refreshments. I wish to speak to Lord Wan Poong. 485 01:01:15,930 --> 01:01:18,034 Excuse me? 486 01:01:18,035 --> 01:01:23,950 He came to the palace several times but didn't greet him because of Secretary Hong. 487 01:01:24,605 --> 01:01:29,916 In any case, now that he is part of the royal family, I should take care of him. 488 01:01:35,410 --> 01:01:40,072 - Please have some refreshments. - Thank you, Your Majesty. 489 01:01:40,504 --> 01:01:45,905 How are you faring? Things must be difficult for you these days. 490 01:01:45,906 --> 01:01:53,503 Not at all. You and His Majesty have both been very kind and gracious to me. 491 01:01:54,228 --> 01:01:57,204 That is good to hear, Wan Poong. 492 01:01:57,205 --> 01:02:01,155 You are so young and yet so mature. 493 01:02:01,156 --> 01:02:10,035 I was told to be upright and mature since I am to be His Majesty's heir. 494 01:02:14,650 --> 01:02:20,501 His Majesty's heir? Who has said this to you? 495 01:02:27,299 --> 01:02:30,347 Your Majesty, it is I. 496 01:02:35,785 --> 01:02:40,466 Your Majesty, it is time for the Cabinet. 497 01:02:41,403 --> 01:02:45,403 - Is it time already? - Yes, Your Majesty. 498 01:02:47,162 --> 01:02:48,987 Alright. 499 01:03:08,382 --> 01:03:12,614 What do you mean you cannot allow the position of Crown Prince to be undesignated? 500 01:03:15,215 --> 01:03:18,896 Are you listening, Personnel Minister? I am asking you a question! 501 01:03:18,897 --> 01:03:24,823 It is as I said, Your Majesty. 502 01:03:25,030 --> 01:03:31,997 You have become king for a few years already, and yet the position of Crown Prince is still empty. 503 01:03:33,009 --> 01:03:37,867 Without an heir, the royal family is on shaking ground and so is your reign. 504 01:03:37,868 --> 01:03:44,837 I petition you to select an heir as soon as possible, Your Majesty. 505 01:03:44,838 --> 01:03:46,772 I am utterly confused, Minister. 506 01:03:50,067 --> 01:03:54,506 Right now, I have no heir. And yet... 507 01:03:57,809 --> 01:04:00,808 There is Lord Wan Poong, Your Majesty. 508 01:04:06,187 --> 01:04:12,492 Lord Wan Poong is the adopted son of Concubine Hong, Your Majesty. 509 01:04:28,793 --> 01:04:33,493 Main Translator: MrsKorea 510 01:04:33,494 --> 01:04:38,494 Timer and Editor: MrsKorea 511 01:04:38,495 --> 01:04:43,495 Coordinator: mily2 512 01:04:43,496 --> 01:04:48,496 Special thanks to: Suz07 513 01:05:40,497 --> 01:05:43,497 This is a FREE fansub. NOT for SALE!!! Get it for FREE @ d-addicts.com