1 00:00:00,970 --> 00:00:09,780 Subtitles brought to you by The On Fire Penguins Team @ Viki.com 2 00:00:30,410 --> 00:00:33,110 The Crowned Clown 3 00:00:33,110 --> 00:00:37,770 The characters, organizations, locations, and events in this drama are fictional and have no relation to historical facts. 4 00:00:38,850 --> 00:00:39,890 Episode 11 5 00:00:39,890 --> 00:00:45,370 Your Majesty, what is my name? 6 00:00:56,710 --> 00:01:02,400 Your Majesty, call me by my name. 7 00:01:26,760 --> 00:01:30,050 A thousand partings from my beloved. 8 00:01:33,090 --> 00:01:34,760 My devotion is unchanged. 9 00:01:57,010 --> 00:01:58,880 Who are you? 10 00:02:01,180 --> 00:02:03,120 Who are you? 11 00:02:14,560 --> 00:02:16,440 How impertinent. 12 00:03:14,890 --> 00:03:17,290 Your Highness. 13 00:03:55,400 --> 00:03:59,540 Does the queen know? 14 00:04:05,710 --> 00:04:08,680 That was the first time she looked at me that way. 15 00:04:11,760 --> 00:04:15,320 I only wanted to make her laugh, 16 00:04:16,600 --> 00:04:19,090 but I ended up hurting her. 17 00:04:22,630 --> 00:04:25,210 I shouldn't have approached her from the start. 18 00:04:28,150 --> 00:04:30,980 I shouldn't have dared to have feelings for her. 19 00:04:33,410 --> 00:04:35,470 Your Majesty. 20 00:04:39,610 --> 00:04:42,390 The way she looked at me... 21 00:04:43,440 --> 00:04:46,660 My heart is more bitter and burns more than the ginger tea. 22 00:04:48,430 --> 00:04:51,260 My heart hurts so much. 23 00:04:54,630 --> 00:04:58,710 Still, it's probably nothing compared to the pain she is feeling. 24 00:05:00,420 --> 00:05:05,370 I have implanted hell in her heart. 25 00:05:05,370 --> 00:05:11,240 This is not something Your Majesty should deal with alone. 26 00:05:11,240 --> 00:05:16,340 I will send a message to Chief Royal Secretary. 27 00:05:39,190 --> 00:05:42,810 My beloved, even if we are apart for a millennium, my faithful heart will remain steadfast. [So Ak Bu/Minor Odes by Yi Jeyeon (Goryeo)] 28 00:06:03,330 --> 00:06:07,030 Your Highness, are you not feeling well? 29 00:06:07,030 --> 00:06:09,580 Should I summon the royal physician? 30 00:06:09,580 --> 00:06:13,850 No. You should go. 31 00:06:15,170 --> 00:06:17,380 Yes, Your Highness. 32 00:07:13,580 --> 00:07:16,250 Where have you been? 33 00:07:16,250 --> 00:07:17,500 What's going on? 34 00:07:17,500 --> 00:07:22,950 The queen has caught on about His Majesty's identity. 35 00:07:25,040 --> 00:07:27,380 What do we do? 36 00:07:27,980 --> 00:07:30,690 Soon the day will break, 37 00:07:30,690 --> 00:07:35,180 I'll meet with the queen and speak to her. 38 00:07:36,760 --> 00:07:39,090 Daejojeon Hall (Hall of Great Creation - royal residence for the king and queen) 39 00:07:44,880 --> 00:07:50,720 Your Highness, I should pay courtesy and ask about your well-being. 40 00:07:50,720 --> 00:07:56,290 But since I am here to report my crimes, I will forgo the greeting. 41 00:07:58,410 --> 00:08:03,710 Before I report my crime, if you question me, I will answer. 42 00:08:06,490 --> 00:08:10,420 Who is the person in the king's palace? 43 00:08:11,820 --> 00:08:13,760 He is a clown. 44 00:08:13,760 --> 00:08:16,540 The one who has the same face as His Majesty. 45 00:08:17,870 --> 00:08:23,020 I discovered and reported it to His Majesty, and put him in the king's palace. 46 00:08:27,160 --> 00:08:31,700 Where is His Majesty? 47 00:08:31,700 --> 00:08:34,900 After ascending the royal throne, 48 00:08:34,900 --> 00:08:39,950 His Majesty become quite indisposed mentally, as you know. 49 00:08:39,950 --> 00:08:44,580 Hence, he became dependent on medicine, 50 00:08:44,580 --> 00:08:49,660 and in the end, he became unable to bear even a few hours without medicine. 51 00:08:49,660 --> 00:08:52,120 Someone who could take His Majesty's place appeared. 52 00:08:52,120 --> 00:08:57,880 And His Majesty left the palace in an attempt to grasp his mental state once more. 53 00:08:57,880 --> 00:09:03,970 However, the timing was missed and he started to hallucinate and harm himself. 54 00:09:05,890 --> 00:09:10,030 And in the end, His Majesty was met with mishap. 55 00:09:12,070 --> 00:09:13,880 Mishap? 56 00:09:15,030 --> 00:09:18,700 But, if my memory serves me right, 57 00:09:18,700 --> 00:09:22,770 I'm positive he returned to the palace at one point. 58 00:09:23,350 --> 00:09:24,910 Yes. 59 00:09:26,060 --> 00:09:31,360 That night he lost consciousness and left this world. 60 00:09:37,980 --> 00:09:40,120 Your Highness. 61 00:09:40,120 --> 00:09:46,300 All this is my fault for not being able to properly serve His Majesty. 62 00:09:46,300 --> 00:09:50,310 If you tell me to remove him from the palace right away, I shall do so. 63 00:09:50,310 --> 00:09:54,720 If you wish to punish me for my crimes, I will accept the punishment. 64 00:09:54,720 --> 00:09:59,950 However, if that happens, His Majesty's mishap will be known to the outside. 65 00:09:59,950 --> 00:10:02,310 And around the throne, 66 00:10:02,310 --> 00:10:05,340 there will most definitely be a bloody storm. 67 00:10:06,750 --> 00:10:08,880 Chief Royal Secretary. 68 00:10:08,880 --> 00:10:11,110 Yes, Your Highness. 69 00:10:12,530 --> 00:10:16,650 His Majesty died without my knowing. 70 00:10:16,650 --> 00:10:19,100 Do not try to use the future as an excuse to threaten me 71 00:10:19,100 --> 00:10:22,400 and attempt to control me. 72 00:10:22,400 --> 00:10:24,330 It's not a threat. 73 00:10:24,330 --> 00:10:27,480 It's my earnest plea and my desperate request. 74 00:10:27,480 --> 00:10:30,870 No matter what I say, it will only sound like excuses to you. 75 00:10:30,870 --> 00:10:32,840 I am well aware of that. 76 00:10:32,840 --> 00:10:36,420 No matter what you decide, I will follow it, 77 00:10:36,420 --> 00:10:40,340 so may you please not only see my crimes 78 00:10:40,340 --> 00:10:43,790 but also think further and deeper. 79 00:10:44,850 --> 00:10:47,560 I plead that you make the decision. 80 00:11:10,890 --> 00:11:15,230 What did the queen say? 81 00:11:15,230 --> 00:11:19,870 I have reported my crime, so she will come to a decision. 82 00:11:23,670 --> 00:11:25,760 It won't do. 83 00:11:25,760 --> 00:11:29,640 I will go see her personally and will tell her of my crimes. 84 00:11:29,640 --> 00:11:32,050 Be calm. 85 00:11:32,050 --> 00:11:33,170 But... 86 00:11:33,170 --> 00:11:37,220 Whatever her punishment is, I will take it. 87 00:11:37,220 --> 00:11:41,310 Ha Seon, you only need to protect the throne. 88 00:11:41,310 --> 00:11:43,250 Do you understand? 89 00:12:14,800 --> 00:12:18,800 Your Highness, the wind is chilly. 90 00:12:18,800 --> 00:12:23,090 I worry you might catch a cold, so let's go, please. 91 00:12:23,700 --> 00:12:25,170 Please? 92 00:12:25,780 --> 00:12:27,440 Just a bit longer. 93 00:12:28,760 --> 00:12:30,900 Let's stay a bit longer before going in. 94 00:12:30,900 --> 00:12:33,490 But Your Highness... 95 00:12:34,880 --> 00:12:37,410 Just in case. 96 00:12:38,590 --> 00:12:41,420 If I continue to let the cold wind blow on me, 97 00:12:42,490 --> 00:12:46,040 perhaps my heart will become frozen too. 98 00:12:46,040 --> 00:12:50,250 What? What do you mean by that? 99 00:12:56,080 --> 00:13:01,540 Your Majesty, the Ming's envoy has arrived in the capital. 100 00:13:01,540 --> 00:13:05,300 In four days, he will arrive at Welcoming Imperial Grace Gate. 101 00:13:05,300 --> 00:13:09,450 This envoy carries with him the emperor's decree for the new year. 102 00:13:09,450 --> 00:13:13,820 so we must host them hospitably with nothing lacking to avoid complaints. 103 00:13:25,800 --> 00:13:27,510 Your Majesty. 104 00:13:32,790 --> 00:13:35,850 Preparations for a royal banquet to receive the envoy are complete. 105 00:13:35,850 --> 00:13:40,530 And we've also done our best without overdoing it on the tribute goods to be sent to the Ming, 106 00:13:40,530 --> 00:13:42,690 so please do not worry. 107 00:13:43,380 --> 00:13:47,140 Your Majesty, it's not right to stop before overdoing it. 108 00:13:47,140 --> 00:13:50,700 A son is serving the father so how can we hold back? 109 00:13:50,700 --> 00:13:55,440 Hence last year we already sent 35,000 taels of silver to the Ming imperial family. 110 00:13:55,440 --> 00:13:59,920 And we also offered twelve tribute items to the Ming. 111 00:13:59,920 --> 00:14:01,740 Your Majesty. 112 00:14:13,000 --> 00:14:15,290 Please look at this. 113 00:14:15,290 --> 00:14:20,380 It's so white and transparent. Isn't it like a star? 114 00:15:31,320 --> 00:15:35,240 My Lord, did something happen at the side palace? 115 00:15:35,240 --> 00:15:39,270 The queen has found out about Ha Seon's identity. 116 00:15:39,270 --> 00:15:43,000 What? How... 117 00:15:43,000 --> 00:15:46,340 Did you escort Ha Seon's sister safely? 118 00:15:46,340 --> 00:15:50,690 Yes. He will look after her well and he said not to worry. 119 00:15:57,660 --> 00:15:59,710 Please take this. 120 00:16:01,760 --> 00:16:03,620 Over here. 121 00:16:09,980 --> 00:16:11,830 Sit, sit. 122 00:16:13,730 --> 00:16:18,190 To celebrate you guys coming to my house, I put together this meal. 123 00:16:18,190 --> 00:16:21,130 What's all this? 124 00:16:21,130 --> 00:16:23,560 Don't refuse. 125 00:16:23,560 --> 00:16:25,980 Hurry and have some. Come on. 126 00:16:25,980 --> 00:16:29,550 Then, thank you for the food. 127 00:16:29,550 --> 00:16:31,770 Let's eat. 128 00:16:33,420 --> 00:16:35,060 Eat. 129 00:16:38,510 --> 00:16:42,740 It seems like you live alone. 130 00:16:42,740 --> 00:16:45,500 Who made all this? 131 00:16:46,740 --> 00:16:48,250 Who do you think? 132 00:16:48,250 --> 00:16:50,510 You personally made these? 133 00:16:52,510 --> 00:16:55,880 My mother was a cook. 134 00:16:55,880 --> 00:17:00,870 Though I only learned this by stealing looks from behind my mother's back, 135 00:17:00,870 --> 00:17:04,510 I think it'll still be pretty edible. 136 00:17:05,280 --> 00:17:09,110 Wow. Let's try it. 137 00:17:25,360 --> 00:17:27,240 What's wrong? 138 00:17:27,970 --> 00:17:29,950 It's not good? 139 00:17:30,490 --> 00:17:32,980 It's freaking delicious. 140 00:17:33,830 --> 00:17:35,490 Really? 141 00:17:41,970 --> 00:17:45,040 Well, My Lord. 142 00:17:45,660 --> 00:17:52,010 You know that lord with a sword who brought us here to you? 143 00:17:52,010 --> 00:17:56,820 You all seem to work in the government. Is that right? 144 00:17:56,820 --> 00:17:58,620 It's true. 145 00:17:58,620 --> 00:18:02,410 But why do you ask about that? 146 00:18:03,240 --> 00:18:05,520 Do you not believe it? 147 00:18:05,520 --> 00:18:08,580 Oh my. It's not that. 148 00:18:08,580 --> 00:18:12,150 It seems like Ha Seon sent you guys. 149 00:18:12,150 --> 00:18:14,680 But Ha Seon says he doesn't know. 150 00:18:14,680 --> 00:18:20,370 So I really don't know what's going on, and I feel so pathetic. 151 00:18:21,310 --> 00:18:23,260 Orabeoni. 152 00:18:25,120 --> 00:18:28,330 I don't know the details. 153 00:18:28,330 --> 00:18:32,690 But seeing how Chief Royal Secretary said to look after you two well, 154 00:18:32,690 --> 00:18:36,280 I think that person named Ha Seon must be well too. 155 00:18:36,280 --> 00:18:42,160 That hyungnim isn't so humble but he's a nice man. 156 00:18:45,060 --> 00:18:49,560 Since you say that, I should believe it, right? 157 00:18:49,560 --> 00:18:51,390 That's what I'm saying. 158 00:18:51,390 --> 00:18:54,220 So don't worry and let's eat. 159 00:18:54,220 --> 00:18:57,940 Oh, the soup I made is getting cold. 160 00:18:57,940 --> 00:19:01,150 I won't decline and will enjoy this deliciously. 161 00:19:01,150 --> 00:19:05,310 Here, this, I learned from Master Baek who is a famous chef. 162 00:19:05,310 --> 00:19:08,420 Marinated meat! 163 00:19:08,420 --> 00:19:13,440 - Try this too. - Wow, we come here and get a home-cooked meal. 164 00:19:14,690 --> 00:19:17,890 This is nothing short of a king's meal. 165 00:19:24,610 --> 00:19:28,800 We searched all around Beop Jeon Temple but they vanished without a trace. 166 00:19:28,800 --> 00:19:34,600 Seeing how no one in the capital saw them either, it seems they are not performing as clowns anymore. 167 00:19:35,320 --> 00:19:39,300 It's certain Chief Royal Secretary hid that clown. 168 00:19:39,300 --> 00:19:41,510 You should continue to monitor Chief Royal Secretary. 169 00:19:41,510 --> 00:19:43,880 Yes, Your Excellency 170 00:19:59,000 --> 00:20:04,950 The king taking the Ming envoy lightly is an opportunity for us. 171 00:20:04,950 --> 00:20:09,570 Send messages to the men. Tell them to prepare to make this into a public issue. 172 00:20:09,570 --> 00:20:16,620 I will send the first messages to the sarim scholars who previously gathered at Yonghyeon Temple to show their support for you. 173 00:20:17,650 --> 00:20:22,980 Did you look into why the king shed tears at the side palace earlier? 174 00:20:22,980 --> 00:20:26,510 I apologize, but I haven't. 175 00:20:26,510 --> 00:20:29,260 However, I will find out soon. 176 00:20:29,260 --> 00:20:31,220 I understand. 177 00:20:32,140 --> 00:20:34,090 You may leave now. 178 00:20:34,090 --> 00:20:36,470 Then, please rest comfortably. 179 00:20:38,900 --> 00:20:46,050 Subtitles brought to you by The On Fire Penguins Team @ Viki.com 180 00:20:48,560 --> 00:20:51,530 It's clearly something. 181 00:21:21,880 --> 00:21:25,960 Your Highness, why are you like this? 182 00:21:28,210 --> 00:21:30,920 I will wear that today. 183 00:22:04,480 --> 00:22:07,310 Your Majesty. Your Majesty! 184 00:22:08,490 --> 00:22:11,500 How impertinent! What do you think you're doing? 185 00:22:14,250 --> 00:22:19,480 Your Majesty, I ran here to report something urgent to you. 186 00:22:19,480 --> 00:22:22,360 Did something happen to the queen? 187 00:22:22,360 --> 00:22:25,110 Please stop the queen. 188 00:22:25,110 --> 00:22:28,590 The queen is trying to leave the palace. 189 00:23:05,670 --> 00:23:08,660 Go outside and send everyone away. 190 00:23:08,660 --> 00:23:12,820 Do not allow anyone to stay near. 191 00:23:12,820 --> 00:23:15,100 Yes, Your Highness. 192 00:23:26,820 --> 00:23:28,980 What are you doing? 193 00:23:31,420 --> 00:23:36,100 Please forgive me. I couldn't not come. 194 00:23:36,100 --> 00:23:39,450 How impertinent. Move back. 195 00:23:45,210 --> 00:23:47,330 Please don't leave the palace. 196 00:23:47,330 --> 00:23:50,200 I only came to tell you that. 197 00:23:50,860 --> 00:23:53,540 I'd rather you told me to get lost instead. 198 00:23:53,540 --> 00:23:55,800 I will leave. 199 00:23:57,380 --> 00:23:59,480 When did it start? 200 00:24:01,860 --> 00:24:06,960 Was it you who saved my father? 201 00:24:09,400 --> 00:24:14,280 Were you the one who got bitten by the hunting dog instead of me? 202 00:24:24,300 --> 00:24:26,660 At the market... 203 00:24:28,060 --> 00:24:30,010 It was also you. 204 00:24:42,560 --> 00:24:44,600 Please kill me. 205 00:24:45,570 --> 00:24:47,670 I've committed a crime deserving of death. 206 00:24:48,660 --> 00:24:51,980 - It's all my fault— - Your crime is none of my business. 207 00:24:53,770 --> 00:24:58,360 I knew my husband was in pain but I couldn't help him. 208 00:24:58,910 --> 00:25:03,450 I wasn't even by his side when he passed, so my sins are great. 209 00:25:04,280 --> 00:25:08,410 What are you talking about? 210 00:25:08,410 --> 00:25:11,580 Are you saying His Majesty is dead? 211 00:25:14,340 --> 00:25:16,560 You didn't know? 212 00:25:25,110 --> 00:25:26,740 Forget it. 213 00:25:27,670 --> 00:25:29,900 You may leave. 214 00:25:29,900 --> 00:25:32,390 - But Your Highness— - I've committed an unforgivable sin. 215 00:25:32,390 --> 00:25:35,060 I do not have the morals to continue being the queen. 216 00:25:35,060 --> 00:25:39,870 That's why I am leaving. So do not block me. 217 00:25:43,190 --> 00:25:44,980 Never again. 218 00:25:46,110 --> 00:25:48,970 I hope I never see you again. 219 00:25:52,360 --> 00:25:56,200 So don't look for me. 220 00:25:59,000 --> 00:26:05,990 Subtitles brought to you by The On Fire Penguins Team @ Viki.com 221 00:26:09,050 --> 00:26:10,830 Officer Jang. 222 00:26:12,760 --> 00:26:14,220 Yes, Your Majesty. 223 00:26:14,220 --> 00:26:20,330 Go to Chief Royal Secretary at once, and tell him the queen is about to leave the palace. 224 00:26:20,330 --> 00:26:23,210 And tell him to find a way to block her. 225 00:26:23,210 --> 00:26:24,710 Yes. 226 00:26:31,350 --> 00:26:34,870 Daejojeon Hall 227 00:27:07,670 --> 00:27:12,090 Your Highness, why are you leaving the palace? 228 00:27:13,150 --> 00:27:15,720 Didn't you ask me to make a decision? 229 00:27:15,720 --> 00:27:19,480 This is what I've decided. 230 00:27:21,250 --> 00:27:24,250 Your Highness, if you leave like this, 231 00:27:24,250 --> 00:27:27,090 you won't be able to protect your position as queen. 232 00:27:27,090 --> 00:27:30,560 Your life could be in danger. 233 00:27:31,520 --> 00:27:33,360 I've kept that in mind. 234 00:27:33,360 --> 00:27:37,390 Please reconsider. 235 00:27:37,980 --> 00:27:43,120 If I remain in the palace, I don't know what trouble I might cause. 236 00:27:45,170 --> 00:27:47,590 Is that what you want? 237 00:27:51,950 --> 00:27:53,770 So Woon. 238 00:27:56,180 --> 00:27:58,530 You can't do this. 239 00:27:59,460 --> 00:28:02,560 When I wanted to make you the crown princess, 240 00:28:02,560 --> 00:28:06,510 your father refused. 241 00:28:06,510 --> 00:28:13,010 He thought because you were upright, you wouldn't be able to endure the turbulent palace. 242 00:28:13,010 --> 00:28:15,470 But that's why it had to be you. 243 00:28:15,470 --> 00:28:21,440 I thought if it were you, you wouldn't waver and would be able to protect the position of mother of the nation. 244 00:28:23,460 --> 00:28:29,750 Please, I am begging you not to leave. 245 00:29:02,690 --> 00:29:07,610 Your Majesty, it is Eunuch Jo. 246 00:29:14,640 --> 00:29:17,140 Is it news about the queen? 247 00:29:17,140 --> 00:29:18,800 It's not that. 248 00:29:18,800 --> 00:29:22,390 The queen dowager is looking for you urgently. 249 00:29:26,740 --> 00:29:30,900 How can the queen, the head of the women in the palace, act so rashly? 250 00:29:30,900 --> 00:29:34,530 I don't think it was right to just sit still, so I called you. 251 00:29:36,160 --> 00:29:38,350 I gave her permission. 252 00:29:38,350 --> 00:29:41,600 How could you give her permission to leave the palace? 253 00:29:46,330 --> 00:29:49,340 Even if you gave her permission, 254 00:29:49,340 --> 00:29:53,620 I can't sit idly by watching the queen break the codes of the ladies at court. 255 00:29:53,620 --> 00:29:57,970 It is only right for you to give a royal command to strip her of her position and order her to drink poison. 256 00:29:57,970 --> 00:30:00,130 I cannot give such a command. 257 00:30:00,130 --> 00:30:04,060 When women climb the mountain behind their houses without their husbands, it's right for them to die by committing suicide. 258 00:30:04,060 --> 00:30:06,060 So why are you defending the queen's sins?! 259 00:30:06,060 --> 00:30:10,180 The queen is my person before she is the head of the court women. 260 00:30:10,840 --> 00:30:14,090 I'll take care of my person and her deeds, so 261 00:30:14,090 --> 00:30:17,170 do not bring this up again. 262 00:31:05,090 --> 00:31:07,040 Royal edict: Royal Consort of Yoo Clan (i.e. Queen So Woon) failed to make tributary offering at the ancestral shrine. 263 00:31:07,040 --> 00:31:08,800 For her failure to carry out her duty for the state, she will be deposed and become Commoner Yoo. 264 00:31:08,800 --> 00:31:11,160 What is this? 265 00:31:11,160 --> 00:31:14,250 It's an order to remove the queen of her title. 266 00:31:15,090 --> 00:31:17,580 Pick up the king's seal. 267 00:31:17,580 --> 00:31:20,710 Excuse me? Just what... 268 00:31:21,750 --> 00:31:24,030 What are you talking about? 269 00:31:24,790 --> 00:31:27,290 The queen dowager talked about it earlier, too. 270 00:31:27,290 --> 00:31:29,360 This isn't something that came from the queen dowager, is it? 271 00:31:29,360 --> 00:31:31,380 It's not because of the queen dowager. 272 00:31:31,380 --> 00:31:34,780 If we continue like this, we'll be bombarded with petitions 273 00:31:34,780 --> 00:31:38,350 to take away the queen's title and order her to drink poison. 274 00:31:38,350 --> 00:31:42,090 If you want to save the queen's life, 275 00:31:42,090 --> 00:31:44,750 letting her become a commoner is the only way. 276 00:31:48,800 --> 00:31:52,240 No. I oppose her becoming a commoner. 277 00:31:52,240 --> 00:31:55,190 - Ha Seon. - Absolutely not! 278 00:31:56,550 --> 00:32:00,100 If it's because the queen left the palace, 279 00:32:00,100 --> 00:32:04,440 I will quickly go and bring her back. 280 00:32:04,440 --> 00:32:06,910 Do not act rashly. 281 00:32:06,910 --> 00:32:08,170 Step aside. 282 00:32:08,170 --> 00:32:10,650 Didn't I tell you clearly? 283 00:32:10,650 --> 00:32:15,790 I told you being a king means you must give up everything including your heart. 284 00:32:15,790 --> 00:32:20,550 Then why didn't you do it instead of telling me to do it when you know so well! 285 00:32:27,300 --> 00:32:32,800 You can't become the king just because you want to be. 286 00:32:32,800 --> 00:32:37,240 You can't personally covet the seat nor should you ever covet the seat. 287 00:32:37,240 --> 00:32:42,260 Do you really not know why I put you on the throne? 288 00:32:42,260 --> 00:32:44,720 You probably put me on it to make me your puppet. 289 00:32:44,720 --> 00:32:48,480 Isn't that why you hid the fact that His Majesty has passed away? 290 00:32:54,810 --> 00:32:57,990 I decided to make you the king 291 00:32:57,990 --> 00:33:00,300 and vowed to keep you there. 292 00:33:00,300 --> 00:33:05,990 I thought if it were you, you wouldn't waver from the politics and would firmly protect the throne 293 00:33:05,990 --> 00:33:11,280 and make a nation that the people can live well in. 294 00:33:11,280 --> 00:33:13,350 Did I see incorrectly? 295 00:33:13,350 --> 00:33:18,970 In that nation, the queen needs to be there too. 296 00:33:31,450 --> 00:33:36,850 My Lord, I will definitely escort the queen back. 297 00:33:36,850 --> 00:33:39,340 Please send me. 298 00:33:48,580 --> 00:33:54,040 The Ming envoy will arrive in the capital in four days. 299 00:33:54,040 --> 00:33:58,810 Until then, I will hide your absence. 300 00:33:58,810 --> 00:34:03,780 So you must return within four days. 301 00:34:06,430 --> 00:34:09,050 Can you promise me? 302 00:34:09,050 --> 00:34:12,390 Yes. I will promise you. 303 00:34:38,860 --> 00:34:43,430 Your Majesty, where did the queen go? 304 00:34:43,430 --> 00:34:46,470 Do you have an idea of where she might be? 305 00:34:46,470 --> 00:34:49,600 Wouldn't she have gone to her father? 306 00:34:53,620 --> 00:34:55,480 Bring the guards. 307 00:34:55,480 --> 00:34:59,190 But leave secretly so that the palace servants don't know. 308 00:34:59,190 --> 00:35:00,890 Yes, My Lord. 309 00:35:03,030 --> 00:35:05,000 Hurry and go. 310 00:35:18,780 --> 00:35:22,640 From now on, Ha Seon is not feeling well due to the queen's actions 311 00:35:22,640 --> 00:35:25,070 and is suffering a bout of madness. 312 00:35:25,070 --> 00:35:30,670 For the time being, block all ministers and palace servants from entering the king's palace. 313 00:35:30,670 --> 00:35:32,810 I understand. 314 00:35:33,950 --> 00:35:37,790 However, as for having a bout of madness, 315 00:35:37,790 --> 00:35:40,510 how do we show it? 316 00:35:44,170 --> 00:35:46,590 How about this? 317 00:36:02,530 --> 00:36:06,720 How do I look? Do you think His Majesty will find me pretty? 318 00:36:06,720 --> 00:36:10,660 Of course. Please don't worry. 319 00:36:10,660 --> 00:36:15,230 The queen's left the palace so this is my chance to look good to His Majesty. 320 00:36:22,100 --> 00:36:24,250 [Heejeong Hall] 321 00:36:24,250 --> 00:36:25,920 Your Majesty. 322 00:36:25,920 --> 00:36:28,120 What happened? 323 00:36:28,120 --> 00:36:33,670 The thing is... it seems His Majesty is having a bout of madness. 324 00:36:33,670 --> 00:36:35,650 Your Majesty! 325 00:36:38,980 --> 00:36:40,380 Your Majesty. 326 00:36:40,380 --> 00:36:44,230 I said to drink to your greed, but why are you saying no? 327 00:36:44,230 --> 00:36:47,620 Drink more. More! 328 00:36:48,290 --> 00:36:51,020 Should I announce you to His Majesty? 329 00:36:52,200 --> 00:36:54,000 It's alright. 330 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:56,300 - You cannot. - Let's hurry and go back. 331 00:36:56,300 --> 00:36:59,250 Your Majesty. 332 00:37:09,700 --> 00:37:17,010 Subtitles brought to you by The On Fire Penguins Team @ Viki.com 333 00:37:33,560 --> 00:37:39,250 Your Majesty, you can't, Your Majesty! 334 00:37:39,250 --> 00:37:41,540 Your Majesty! 335 00:37:46,920 --> 00:37:51,160 How long do I need to keep this up? 336 00:37:51,160 --> 00:37:53,480 If it's hard, rest a bit. 337 00:37:53,480 --> 00:37:59,590 But instead, I suppose we can't help it if Ha Seon's absence is exposed. 338 00:38:00,960 --> 00:38:02,880 No. 339 00:38:03,860 --> 00:38:07,220 I'll try to keep going. 340 00:38:08,380 --> 00:38:10,440 Have strength. 341 00:38:16,300 --> 00:38:21,760 Your Majesty. You can't, Your Majesty! 342 00:38:22,620 --> 00:38:25,170 Your Majesty! 343 00:38:38,400 --> 00:38:41,450 Border Report: Later Jin's army invading the borders. 344 00:38:45,530 --> 00:38:47,520 What's wrong? 345 00:38:47,520 --> 00:38:50,070 Did something happen? 346 00:38:50,070 --> 00:38:56,480 The report from the borders states that Later Jin's army is invading our borders. 347 00:38:57,850 --> 00:39:01,900 When His Majesty isn't even here? What do you plan to do? 348 00:39:30,420 --> 00:39:35,750 My Lord, I received a message that the peddler has arrived. 349 00:39:35,750 --> 00:39:39,020 Should I tell him to come here as we've always done? 350 00:39:39,020 --> 00:39:44,800 No. Sin Chi Soo is probably monitoring you, Woon Sim. 351 00:39:45,420 --> 00:39:49,710 This place is no longer suitable for secret meetings. 352 00:39:49,710 --> 00:39:53,820 Then, what do you plan to do now? 353 00:39:54,580 --> 00:39:59,450 I will let you know about the meeting place so tell him to go there. 354 00:39:59,450 --> 00:40:01,240 Yes, My Lord. 355 00:40:15,030 --> 00:40:20,540 They said they would not invade the borders recklessly again so why did they break that promise? 356 00:40:20,540 --> 00:40:24,850 The Qing emperor said it was Joseon that broke their promise first. 357 00:40:25,400 --> 00:40:30,550 They probably wouldn't be doing this over the Ming's envoy coming. 358 00:40:30,550 --> 00:40:35,540 It must be because they've decided to go to war with the Ming. 359 00:40:37,130 --> 00:40:41,830 Tell the Qing emperor that even if he decides to wage war with the Ming and Later Jin, 360 00:40:41,830 --> 00:40:45,320 Joseon will not strike Later Jin in the back. 361 00:40:45,320 --> 00:40:51,390 And we will not take anyone's side and will remain neutral, so stop attacking Joseon any further. 362 00:40:51,390 --> 00:40:53,830 How can we trust that? 363 00:40:53,830 --> 00:40:58,210 - What if you put us at ease but give troops to the Ming? - What? 364 00:40:58,210 --> 00:41:04,640 Joseon made a treaty of amity with Ming but you won't even agree to be brother nations with us. 365 00:41:04,640 --> 00:41:06,620 Wouldn't it be stranger for us to believe you? 366 00:41:06,620 --> 00:41:13,360 Amity is a grand state matter that requires both nations to be mutually respectful of each other's customs. 367 00:41:13,360 --> 00:41:16,190 To demand amity like this with provocation... 368 00:41:16,190 --> 00:41:21,200 Then I cannot recommend to His Majesty to maintain our relationship with Later Jin. 369 00:41:21,200 --> 00:41:23,760 It's useless to try to persuade me. 370 00:41:23,760 --> 00:41:27,630 Joseon is my mother nation and the nation I was born in. 371 00:41:27,630 --> 00:41:31,390 Would I want to see blood taint this land? 372 00:41:31,390 --> 00:41:33,340 What do I have to do to get them to believe me then? 373 00:41:33,340 --> 00:41:37,050 They would believe it if it were the king's words. 374 00:41:43,280 --> 00:41:47,940 The king's suffering a bout of madness and secluding himself. 375 00:41:47,940 --> 00:41:53,590 It truly seems the heavens have made their mind up to help you, Prince Jin Pyeong. 376 00:41:55,010 --> 00:41:57,750 I also thought so as well. 377 00:41:59,090 --> 00:42:01,480 Is there a good way to do this? 378 00:42:01,480 --> 00:42:04,840 If we seize this opportunity, 379 00:42:04,840 --> 00:42:11,640 we can probably make the king make a big mistake before the Ming envoy. 380 00:42:11,640 --> 00:42:16,950 But in order for that to happen, whether the king is truly mad 381 00:42:16,950 --> 00:42:19,870 and if he's really in the royal chamber, 382 00:42:19,870 --> 00:42:22,830 we need to verify it. 383 00:42:22,830 --> 00:42:25,920 If it's that, don't worry. 384 00:42:26,710 --> 00:42:29,670 There's someone who can verify it for us. 385 00:42:37,180 --> 00:42:41,620 Your Majesty, the queen dowager is here. 386 00:42:44,300 --> 00:42:48,030 Your Majesty, the queen dowager is here. 387 00:42:52,620 --> 00:42:56,400 Queen Dowager. 388 00:42:56,400 --> 00:42:58,630 What is this you're doing? 389 00:42:58,630 --> 00:43:03,720 Queen Dowager, what brings you here at night? 390 00:43:03,720 --> 00:43:07,700 I came to see after hearing that the king was not feeling well. 391 00:43:09,110 --> 00:43:10,370 Where's the king? 392 00:43:10,370 --> 00:43:15,090 Well... that... so about that... 393 00:43:15,090 --> 00:43:17,670 Answer me properly! 394 00:43:28,090 --> 00:43:31,410 I came after getting a message about an urgent matter. What is it? 395 00:43:31,410 --> 00:43:33,720 That's... 396 00:43:33,720 --> 00:43:37,170 Send in Chief Royal Secretary if he's here. 397 00:43:48,300 --> 00:43:50,730 Welcome, Chief Royal Secretary. 398 00:43:58,160 --> 00:44:02,420 - Queen Dowager. - Bring me the royal jade seal and the military badge at once. 399 00:44:06,040 --> 00:44:08,260 May I ask why? 400 00:44:08,260 --> 00:44:10,400 You ask me because you don't know? 401 00:44:11,230 --> 00:44:13,500 They say the crows cry when an epidemic strikes. 402 00:44:13,500 --> 00:44:16,770 The king and the queen both abandoned the palace and left. 403 00:44:16,770 --> 00:44:20,210 Shouldn't I at least take up the responsibility of this nation's affairs? 404 00:44:20,210 --> 00:44:24,900 It's to be prepared just in case of hardships, so bring them without further words. 405 00:44:24,900 --> 00:44:28,400 I apologize but I cannot follow that order. 406 00:44:28,400 --> 00:44:32,600 What did you say? You will ignore my order then? 407 00:44:32,600 --> 00:44:35,050 It's for your sake, Queen Dowager. 408 00:44:35,050 --> 00:44:40,520 When His Majesty returns to the palace and finds out you took the royal jade seal and the military badge, 409 00:44:40,520 --> 00:44:43,070 what do you think would happen? 410 00:44:43,070 --> 00:44:48,450 Just thinking about it, it will make one's knees knock together. 411 00:44:48,450 --> 00:44:54,520 Since I already know that will happen, how could I follow your order? 412 00:45:02,470 --> 00:45:04,860 Chief Royal Secretary, you wouldn't know. 413 00:45:04,860 --> 00:45:09,970 Wherever the king is played by treacherous subjects and fails to complete his duties as the king, 414 00:45:09,970 --> 00:45:13,080 it puts my heart in such pain. 415 00:45:17,200 --> 00:45:21,300 Who can dare to understand the heart of a mother? 416 00:45:21,300 --> 00:45:24,720 Since Sin Chi Soo is gone, 417 00:45:24,720 --> 00:45:28,050 another treacherous subject has covered the king's ears and eyes. 418 00:45:28,050 --> 00:45:33,620 I worry so much that I fail to sleep at night. 419 00:45:33,620 --> 00:45:42,160 I hadn't realized you were so worried about His Majesty. 420 00:45:44,470 --> 00:45:51,230 Everyone thinks I resent the king over the matter of Grand Prince Gyeong In. 421 00:45:51,230 --> 00:45:55,590 However, that is a trick played by those who try to drive the king and me apart. 422 00:45:55,590 --> 00:45:58,230 I apologize. 423 00:45:58,230 --> 00:46:05,810 I didn't realize you were this nation's most loyal subject. 424 00:46:10,360 --> 00:46:17,440 Chief Royal Secretary's words are sweet as honey, but to me, they seem as sharp as a knife. 425 00:46:17,440 --> 00:46:19,820 Are you suspicious of what I've said then? 426 00:46:19,820 --> 00:46:25,090 How could I suspect your loyalty, Queen Dowager? 427 00:46:25,090 --> 00:46:30,900 However, for your sake, I dare to offer advice. 428 00:46:30,900 --> 00:46:33,000 What is that? 429 00:46:34,080 --> 00:46:39,290 Using His Majesty's absence as your chance to pounce into the king's palace like this. 430 00:46:39,290 --> 00:46:45,510 Please do not be someone who orders for the royal seal and military badge to be brought to her. 431 00:46:45,510 --> 00:46:52,170 No matter how loyal the queen dowager is, this kind of indiscretion... 432 00:46:52,170 --> 00:46:58,900 As His Majesty's subject, I will not look on idly. 433 00:46:58,900 --> 00:47:05,200 The likes of a chief royal secretary dares to threaten me?! 434 00:47:05,200 --> 00:47:07,230 Threaten? 435 00:47:07,230 --> 00:47:11,520 It's my word of advice for the queen dowager. 436 00:47:14,450 --> 00:47:17,640 Is the court lady of the queen dowager's palace outside? 437 00:47:24,800 --> 00:47:27,650 Escort the queen dowager away. 438 00:47:34,380 --> 00:47:36,720 Queen Dowager. 439 00:47:45,850 --> 00:47:47,690 Chief Royal Secretary. 440 00:47:48,590 --> 00:47:52,340 I shall not forget what happened today. 441 00:47:54,150 --> 00:47:58,510 Much obliged, Your Highness. 442 00:48:05,080 --> 00:48:12,020 Subtitles brought to you by The On Fire Penguins Team @ Viki.com 443 00:48:18,410 --> 00:48:21,420 Prince Jin Pyeong told me to deliver this message to you. 444 00:48:21,420 --> 00:48:23,790 "He was not there." 445 00:48:27,520 --> 00:48:29,880 "He was not there." 446 00:48:31,440 --> 00:48:35,140 Alright. Tell him I'll proceed with that knowledge. 447 00:48:35,140 --> 00:48:37,050 Yes, Your Excellency. 448 00:48:42,420 --> 00:48:44,760 Is there anybody out there? 449 00:48:45,570 --> 00:48:48,490 Yes, Your Excellency. Did you call for me? 450 00:48:48,490 --> 00:48:50,980 I'm going out, so make preparations. 451 00:48:50,980 --> 00:48:53,550 Where are you going? 452 00:48:54,250 --> 00:48:58,580 I'm going to Gaegyong where the Ming envoy is staying. 453 00:48:58,580 --> 00:49:00,870 Yes, Your Excellency. 454 00:49:07,480 --> 00:49:10,330 "He was not there." 455 00:49:39,600 --> 00:49:41,400 Father! 456 00:49:46,030 --> 00:49:49,730 I must be finally hallucinating. 457 00:49:49,730 --> 00:49:53,680 Father, it's So Woon. 458 00:49:55,580 --> 00:49:57,720 So Woon! 459 00:50:00,800 --> 00:50:02,690 So Woon is here! 460 00:50:02,690 --> 00:50:07,050 You... how did you come here? 461 00:50:09,790 --> 00:50:13,380 Look here, it doesn't have to be long. 462 00:50:13,380 --> 00:50:17,250 Could you let her come inside and sit down? 463 00:50:17,250 --> 00:50:22,030 No! If the governor knew, he'd have a fit. 464 00:50:22,030 --> 00:50:24,320 Let them in. 465 00:50:28,060 --> 00:50:30,890 I'm His Majesty's guard, here to carry out a royal command. 466 00:50:30,890 --> 00:50:32,890 Do as they say. 467 00:50:32,890 --> 00:50:36,060 - And leave your station for one day... - Excuse me? 468 00:50:36,060 --> 00:50:38,390 without reporting it to the governor separately. 469 00:50:38,390 --> 00:50:40,380 Yes, sir. 470 00:50:51,730 --> 00:50:55,430 What brings you to this faraway place? 471 00:50:56,180 --> 00:50:59,340 I came to see you. 472 00:50:59,340 --> 00:51:02,400 Did His Majesty send you? 473 00:51:06,400 --> 00:51:09,810 Seeing that he had Officer Jang accompany you, 474 00:51:10,990 --> 00:51:14,400 he must've been concerned for your safety. 475 00:51:14,400 --> 00:51:18,830 His Majesty's grace is beyond limits. 476 00:51:25,220 --> 00:51:29,390 It's cold today. Let's go in. 477 00:51:52,660 --> 00:51:55,630 Did the queen go in alright? 478 00:51:55,630 --> 00:52:00,720 Yes. I'll go back and bring her after a few hours. 479 00:52:00,720 --> 00:52:03,740 No. Since it's been a long time since she's seen her father, 480 00:52:03,740 --> 00:52:05,670 we should let them have the night. 481 00:52:05,670 --> 00:52:07,650 Alright. 482 00:52:49,070 --> 00:52:53,810 It's cold out. Why are you out here not coming in? 483 00:52:55,690 --> 00:52:59,710 Yes, Father. I'll go in. 484 00:53:01,650 --> 00:53:04,330 Were you crying? 485 00:53:05,940 --> 00:53:09,220 There must be something wrong. 486 00:53:09,220 --> 00:53:12,720 Nothing. There's nothing wrong. 487 00:53:12,720 --> 00:53:19,100 So Woon, ever since you were a child, it was always obvious when you lied. 488 00:53:20,350 --> 00:53:25,270 So Woon, since I became a criminal and went into exile, 489 00:53:25,270 --> 00:53:28,380 how lonesome and tired you must be in the palace, 490 00:53:28,380 --> 00:53:31,090 I understand more than you know. 491 00:53:31,090 --> 00:53:35,450 Father, it's not that. 492 00:53:35,450 --> 00:53:38,050 Then what is it? 493 00:53:39,070 --> 00:53:42,270 Because seeing you brings tears to my eyes— 494 00:53:43,470 --> 00:53:49,660 Perhaps I should live here taking care of you? 495 00:53:49,660 --> 00:53:52,790 Your words are seriously absurd. 496 00:53:52,790 --> 00:53:57,010 We should be grateful His Majesty sent you here like this. 497 00:53:57,010 --> 00:54:03,630 Don't worry about me and go back to the palace when day breaks tomorrow. 498 00:54:07,520 --> 00:54:11,790 It's cold. Let's go in. 499 00:54:11,790 --> 00:54:13,990 Yes, Father. 500 00:54:44,610 --> 00:54:47,950 I couldn't keep you standing there. 501 00:54:47,950 --> 00:54:52,790 I felt like I had to take you away from everyone. I'm sorry. 502 00:54:52,790 --> 00:54:57,250 Your Majesty, I'm fine. 503 00:54:57,250 --> 00:55:04,500 Rather, being with Your Majesty seems warm like a dream and I like it. 504 00:55:08,780 --> 00:55:13,280 If this is a dream, really a dream, 505 00:55:14,340 --> 00:55:17,870 no matter what I do, it wouldn't be a sin. 506 00:55:17,870 --> 00:55:19,930 Isn't that right? 507 00:55:30,550 --> 00:55:33,160 I won't avoid it any longer. 508 00:55:33,950 --> 00:55:36,380 I won't run away either. 509 00:55:37,430 --> 00:55:43,500 Just... I'll just look at you and think only of you. 510 00:55:44,730 --> 00:55:47,470 I love you. 511 00:55:48,690 --> 00:55:51,140 As if my heart's about to explode. 512 00:55:52,540 --> 00:55:55,040 As if it's okay that it does. 513 00:55:56,810 --> 00:55:58,760 I love you. 514 00:56:41,570 --> 00:56:44,890 Your Majesty, it's cold. 515 00:56:44,890 --> 00:56:48,870 I'll find a place to rest, so let's go. 516 00:56:52,220 --> 00:56:56,750 You can go by yourself. I'll stay here. 517 00:57:24,560 --> 00:57:26,650 I'll go by myself from here. 518 00:57:26,650 --> 00:57:28,380 You cannot. 519 00:57:28,380 --> 00:57:31,520 I should at least be with you for your safety. 520 00:57:31,520 --> 00:57:37,030 I'm asking for a favor because I need to speak with the queen alone. 521 00:57:39,170 --> 00:57:41,220 I understand. 522 00:59:02,170 --> 00:59:03,720 Your Highness! 523 00:59:03,720 --> 00:59:05,990 Your Highness, where are you? 524 00:59:05,990 --> 00:59:08,060 So Woon! So Woon! 525 00:59:08,060 --> 00:59:10,380 - Your Highness! - Your Highness! 526 00:59:10,380 --> 00:59:12,890 Your Highness! 527 00:59:12,890 --> 00:59:14,980 So Woon! 528 01:00:30,090 --> 01:00:34,890 Is there still no message from Officer Jang? 529 01:00:38,560 --> 01:00:42,480 I don't know why I feel so uneasy. 530 01:00:43,650 --> 01:00:48,720 Ha Seon will definitely keep his promise, so please believe him. 531 01:00:59,400 --> 01:01:00,890 Chief Royal Secretary, we're in big trouble! 532 01:01:00,890 --> 01:01:04,030 Your Excellency, what is wrong? 533 01:01:06,920 --> 01:01:10,350 The Ming envoy arrived at Taepyeonggwan a day early. 534 01:01:10,350 --> 01:01:15,030 A message came asking His Majesty to come and receive the emperor's statement. 535 01:01:17,940 --> 01:01:20,800 Letter from Ming's Left Vice Minister of War, Ministry of War: The Ming Envoy and his entourage have arrived one day early 536 01:01:20,800 --> 01:01:22,820 and request to meet the King of Joseon today at the Hall of Great Peace to receive a letter from the Emperor of Ming. 537 01:01:22,820 --> 01:01:25,590 It's disrespectful on their side for them to arrive a day early. 538 01:01:25,590 --> 01:01:27,050 Don't you think so? 539 01:01:27,050 --> 01:01:28,720 Etiquette-wise, you are right. 540 01:01:28,720 --> 01:01:34,140 However, the envoy who carries the emperor's report is no different from the emperor himself. 541 01:01:34,140 --> 01:01:37,870 Eunuch Jo, hurry and inform His Majesty. 542 01:01:40,280 --> 01:01:42,190 About that... 543 01:01:42,910 --> 01:01:46,880 - His Majesty is not here at the moment. - What did you say? 544 01:01:46,880 --> 01:01:50,650 If His Majesty does not go, it will eventually incur the emperor's wrath. 545 01:01:50,650 --> 01:01:52,950 What do we do about this? 546 01:01:54,520 --> 01:01:57,180 I will go. 547 01:02:08,130 --> 01:02:11,810 Taepyeonggwan (Hall of Great Peace - a work and rest place for the Chinese emissary) 548 01:02:11,810 --> 01:02:15,200 Who are you? Who are you to come in here without permission? 549 01:02:15,200 --> 01:02:18,030 I am Lee Gyoo, the chief royal secretary who serves the King. 550 01:02:18,030 --> 01:02:19,800 I'm here to meet Ming's Ministry of War's Vice Minister. 551 01:02:19,800 --> 01:02:24,040 How dare a mere chief royal secretary try to meet the vice minister? 552 01:02:24,040 --> 01:02:25,620 Get out. 553 01:02:25,620 --> 01:02:28,730 I bring with me His Majesty's authority and intention. 554 01:02:28,730 --> 01:02:32,830 I will not go until I relay it to the vice minister. 555 01:02:32,830 --> 01:02:35,860 This bastard... What are you all doing? 556 01:02:35,860 --> 01:02:38,250 Drag him out this instant! 557 01:02:39,030 --> 01:02:41,010 Stop. 558 01:02:42,830 --> 01:02:45,560 I don't wish to see blood here. 559 01:02:45,560 --> 01:02:48,960 Although this is a place for Ming envoys, 560 01:02:48,960 --> 01:02:51,420 this is still Joseon land. 561 01:02:52,640 --> 01:02:54,780 Back off. 562 01:03:01,360 --> 01:03:05,670 I clearly asked for Joseon's king 563 01:03:05,670 --> 01:03:09,390 to receive the emperor's report. 564 01:03:10,220 --> 01:03:12,130 Who are you? 565 01:03:15,100 --> 01:03:19,210 I am Chief Royal Secretary Lee Gyoo. His Majesty asked me to tell you this. 566 01:03:19,210 --> 01:03:22,760 Because the promised day to meet the envoy is not today but tomorrow, 567 01:03:22,760 --> 01:03:27,750 His Majesty said he'll receive the emperor's report tomorrow. 568 01:03:39,400 --> 01:03:44,880 How dare he send a mere chief royal secretary and scorn the emperor's envoy? 569 01:03:45,860 --> 01:03:53,540 I will kill you and let Joseon's king know the weight of that crime. 570 01:03:56,840 --> 01:03:58,690 Taepyeonggwan 571 01:05:57,710 --> 01:06:00,300 Why are you here? 572 01:06:02,970 --> 01:06:04,740 Are you okay? 573 01:06:04,740 --> 01:06:07,520 Did you get hurt? 574 01:06:08,620 --> 01:06:10,780 Let go of me. 575 01:06:10,780 --> 01:06:14,950 I already told you that I won't see you ever again. Why did you follow me all the way here? 576 01:06:14,950 --> 01:06:17,600 Are you looking down on me? 577 01:06:19,390 --> 01:06:22,850 Are you really planning to die? 578 01:06:22,850 --> 01:06:24,360 It's none of your business. 579 01:06:24,360 --> 01:06:27,010 How can I not care? 580 01:06:27,010 --> 01:06:29,850 Just punish me instead. 581 01:06:29,850 --> 01:06:31,890 Whatever the punishment it is, I will gladly accept it. 582 01:06:31,890 --> 01:06:35,020 Stop. That's enough. 583 01:06:35,020 --> 01:06:40,580 The more I talk to you, the more of a sinner I become. 584 01:06:40,580 --> 01:06:42,280 That's not true. 585 01:06:42,280 --> 01:06:45,120 It's not your sin. 586 01:06:45,120 --> 01:06:47,360 Everything is my fault. 587 01:06:47,360 --> 01:06:51,730 I will be the one to pay for my sins, so please don't blame yourself. 588 01:06:51,730 --> 01:06:54,570 How can I do that? 589 01:06:54,570 --> 01:06:57,290 I have so many sins. 590 01:06:57,290 --> 01:06:59,460 They're my sins. 591 01:07:02,230 --> 01:07:04,480 A hundred, a thousand times, 592 01:07:04,480 --> 01:07:08,520 I asked myself over and over again. 593 01:07:09,390 --> 01:07:13,020 Who is the person inside my heart? 594 01:07:13,020 --> 01:07:16,710 Is it you or is it that person? 595 01:07:19,580 --> 01:07:23,760 I wanted to deny and avoid it. 596 01:07:24,370 --> 01:07:29,160 However, it was my heart that did it. 597 01:07:30,640 --> 01:07:36,420 I might be able to fool the world but there's no way I can fool myself. 598 01:07:36,420 --> 01:07:39,080 This is the only way. 599 01:07:57,650 --> 01:08:01,170 Can you not live for my sake? 600 01:08:02,100 --> 01:08:08,750 After I entered the palace, I almost died on several occasions. 601 01:08:08,750 --> 01:08:14,810 Every time I thought I would really die, I desperately wanted to survive. 602 01:08:15,610 --> 01:08:19,380 It's fine even if I become a high treason criminal like no other. 603 01:08:20,170 --> 01:08:26,330 Even if I can only live one more day, I want to live with you. 604 01:08:26,330 --> 01:08:33,620 Next to you, while listening to the sound of your laughter, together like that, 605 01:08:34,980 --> 01:08:37,590 for a very long time. 606 01:08:40,430 --> 01:08:46,780 I love that you, Your Majesty, and I deeply respect you. 607 01:08:46,780 --> 01:08:52,540 That's why I want to continue living with Your Majesty now. 608 01:08:53,450 --> 01:08:57,930 Next to you, giving birth to your child, 609 01:08:57,930 --> 01:09:02,520 while listening to the sound of that laughter, together like that, 610 01:09:02,520 --> 01:09:04,740 for a very long time. 611 01:09:07,770 --> 01:09:10,570 Please live. 612 01:09:10,570 --> 01:09:15,320 For me, please. 613 01:10:01,130 --> 01:10:03,160 Your Majesty? 614 01:10:17,510 --> 01:10:19,720 Your Majesty! 615 01:10:20,550 --> 01:10:23,040 Your Majesty! 616 01:10:41,940 --> 01:10:45,470 The Crowned Clown 617 01:10:45,470 --> 01:10:55,020 Subtitles brought to you by The On Fire Penguins Team @ Viki.com 618 01:11:03,360 --> 01:11:05,480 Preview 619 01:11:05,480 --> 01:11:10,070 This was carried by that clown's sister Dal Rae. 620 01:11:10,070 --> 01:11:15,430 If I can ascend to the throne, there is nothing that I cannot do for you. 621 01:11:16,990 --> 01:11:19,990 I was told that if I came today, the king would be here. 622 01:11:19,990 --> 01:11:22,590 This is not as promised. 623 01:11:22,590 --> 01:11:26,370 There might be another rebellion in this land. 624 01:11:26,370 --> 01:11:29,220 For the duties of the throne that I am responsible for, 625 01:11:29,220 --> 01:11:35,720 I have realized that the time for me to cut the ties I have treasured all this time has finally come.