1 00:00:33,700 --> 00:00:35,785 THIS SERIES IS A WORK OF FICTION. CHARACTERS, ORGANIZATIONS, 2 00:00:35,869 --> 00:00:38,079 NAMES OF PLACES AND INCIDENTS MAY NOT BE HISTORICALLY ACCURATE. 3 00:00:40,373 --> 00:00:41,249 Your Majesty, 4 00:00:42,959 --> 00:00:44,794 what is my name? 5 00:00:57,098 --> 00:00:58,308 Your Majesty, 6 00:01:00,018 --> 00:01:02,103 please say my name. 7 00:01:57,325 --> 00:01:58,451 Who are you? 8 00:02:01,579 --> 00:02:03,123 Just who are you? 9 00:02:14,926 --> 00:02:16,052 How dare you! 10 00:03:15,278 --> 00:03:16,654 Your Highness? 11 00:03:55,735 --> 00:03:58,821 Did Her Highness find out? 12 00:04:06,120 --> 00:04:07,914 I have never seen her eyes like that. 13 00:04:12,085 --> 00:04:14,837 I only wanted to make her smile, but instead… 14 00:04:16,965 --> 00:04:18,424 I ended up hurting her. 15 00:04:22,929 --> 00:04:24,597 I shouldn't have approached her. 16 00:04:28,559 --> 00:04:30,687 I shouldn't have dared to hold her in my heart. 17 00:04:33,648 --> 00:04:34,857 Your Majesty… 18 00:04:39,946 --> 00:04:46,160 Her gaze was more painful than this ginger tea, so painful… 19 00:04:48,705 --> 00:04:50,623 that my heart is aching. 20 00:04:54,961 --> 00:04:58,006 But it doesn't compare to the pain she will have to bear. 21 00:05:00,758 --> 00:05:04,971 I have brought hell upon her. 22 00:05:05,722 --> 00:05:10,018 This isn't only your burden to bear. 23 00:05:11,728 --> 00:05:15,565 I will send word to the Chief Secretary. 24 00:06:03,654 --> 00:06:06,657 Your Highness, are you all right? 25 00:06:07,367 --> 00:06:08,659 Do you need the physician? 26 00:06:09,994 --> 00:06:11,287 No. 27 00:06:11,996 --> 00:06:13,289 You may leave. 28 00:06:15,541 --> 00:06:16,876 Yes, Your Highness. 29 00:07:14,058 --> 00:07:16,686 Where have you been all this time? 30 00:07:16,769 --> 00:07:17,603 What's the matter? 31 00:07:17,687 --> 00:07:22,442 Her Highness has found out about His Majesty's true identity. 32 00:07:25,444 --> 00:07:26,946 What are we to do? 33 00:07:28,364 --> 00:07:34,620 Once morning breaks, I will go visit her and explain. 34 00:07:45,256 --> 00:07:47,341 Your Highness. 35 00:07:47,425 --> 00:07:50,094 While I should first pay my respects, 36 00:07:51,095 --> 00:07:55,725 I will forgo my greetings this time as I am here to confess my sin. 37 00:07:58,811 --> 00:08:01,606 But before I do so, should you have any questions, 38 00:08:01,689 --> 00:08:03,399 I will answer them honestly. 39 00:08:06,777 --> 00:08:10,156 Who is the man in His Majesty's quarters? 40 00:08:12,200 --> 00:08:15,995 He is a clown, who looks exactly like His Majesty. 41 00:08:18,164 --> 00:08:20,917 I discovered him and brought him to the palace 42 00:08:21,000 --> 00:08:22,168 after informing His Majesty. 43 00:08:27,507 --> 00:08:30,801 Where is His Majesty? 44 00:08:32,094 --> 00:08:34,555 I am sure you are aware that ever since he took the throne, 45 00:08:35,306 --> 00:08:39,769 the health of his mind and body began to deteriorate. 46 00:08:40,394 --> 00:08:43,439 Thus, he often turned to drugs 47 00:08:43,523 --> 00:08:48,819 and ended up becoming completely dependent on them. 48 00:08:50,071 --> 00:08:54,951 When we discovered someone to act on his behalf, His Majesty left the palace 49 00:08:55,034 --> 00:08:57,119 to repair his damaged mind and body. 50 00:08:58,287 --> 00:09:00,206 However, it was already too late, 51 00:09:00,289 --> 00:09:03,376 and after seeing hallucinations and harming himself… 52 00:09:06,212 --> 00:09:09,548 Something unexpected came his way. 53 00:09:12,385 --> 00:09:13,594 Unexpected? 54 00:09:15,429 --> 00:09:18,975 But from what I remember, 55 00:09:19,058 --> 00:09:22,353 His Majesty had returned to the palace at least once. 56 00:09:23,771 --> 00:09:24,814 Yes. 57 00:09:26,566 --> 00:09:28,734 And that night, he collapsed 58 00:09:29,568 --> 00:09:31,112 and never woke up. 59 00:09:38,327 --> 00:09:41,581 Your Highness, 60 00:09:42,623 --> 00:09:45,585 my incompetency is to blame for all this. 61 00:09:46,669 --> 00:09:49,088 If you wish to see that man removed from the throne, 62 00:09:49,171 --> 00:09:50,590 I will do so immediately, 63 00:09:50,673 --> 00:09:54,677 and if you wish to punish me, I will gladly receive it. 64 00:09:55,261 --> 00:10:00,099 However, then the world will learn of His Majesty's passing, 65 00:10:00,182 --> 00:10:04,604 and there will be another bloody war for the throne. 66 00:10:07,148 --> 00:10:08,441 Chief Secretary. 67 00:10:09,317 --> 00:10:10,651 Yes, Your Highness. 68 00:10:12,820 --> 00:10:15,698 His Majesty passed away without my knowing. 69 00:10:16,991 --> 00:10:19,410 Do not try to threaten me and use me as your puppet, 70 00:10:19,493 --> 00:10:21,287 with the excuse of what may unfold. 71 00:10:22,747 --> 00:10:26,667 I am not threatening you but begging you. 72 00:10:27,877 --> 00:10:31,255 I already know that whatever passes through my lips will only seem 73 00:10:31,339 --> 00:10:32,381 like an excuse. 74 00:10:32,882 --> 00:10:35,760 Therefore, I will abide by your decision whatever it may be, 75 00:10:36,844 --> 00:10:43,601 but please, look much further than my sin 76 00:10:45,186 --> 00:10:47,396 before you do come to a decision. 77 00:11:11,295 --> 00:11:15,341 What did Her Highness say? 78 00:11:15,424 --> 00:11:19,303 I have confessed my sin, so she should decide on my punishment. 79 00:11:24,183 --> 00:11:25,476 I can't stand by any longer. 80 00:11:26,143 --> 00:11:29,688 I will go to Her Highness myself and beg her to punish me. 81 00:11:29,772 --> 00:11:31,232 Calm down. 82 00:11:32,525 --> 00:11:33,484 But… 83 00:11:33,567 --> 00:11:35,361 Whatever Her Highness' decision may be, 84 00:11:35,444 --> 00:11:36,862 I will bear it alone. 85 00:11:37,613 --> 00:11:41,701 As for you, Ha-sun, focus on guarding the throne. 86 00:11:41,784 --> 00:11:42,701 Do you understand me? 87 00:12:15,234 --> 00:12:18,529 Your Highness, the wind is chilly today. 88 00:12:19,196 --> 00:12:22,199 You may catch a cold, so I suggest you go back inside. 89 00:12:24,076 --> 00:12:24,994 Your Highness. 90 00:12:26,120 --> 00:12:27,079 Just a little. 91 00:12:29,081 --> 00:12:31,125 Let's just stay a little longer. 92 00:12:31,208 --> 00:12:32,835 But Your Highness… 93 00:12:35,254 --> 00:12:36,797 I'm wondering… 94 00:12:38,966 --> 00:12:40,759 if this time out here in the cold 95 00:12:42,887 --> 00:12:46,348 will freeze my heart. 96 00:12:46,432 --> 00:12:49,477 Pardon? What do you mean? 97 00:12:56,525 --> 00:13:01,739 Your Majesty, the Ming envoys have reached Gaegyeong. 98 00:13:01,822 --> 00:13:04,909 In four days, they will be at Yeoungeun Gate. 99 00:13:05,659 --> 00:13:07,077 On this visit, they will come 100 00:13:07,161 --> 00:13:09,705 bearing the words of the Ming Emperor for the New Year, 101 00:13:09,788 --> 00:13:11,624 so we must treat them with hospitality 102 00:13:11,707 --> 00:13:13,167 to not make a diplomatic gaffe. 103 00:13:26,138 --> 00:13:27,473 Your Majesty. 104 00:13:33,270 --> 00:13:36,190 All preparations are in place to greet the envoys, 105 00:13:36,273 --> 00:13:39,235 including tributes for the Ming Dynasty 106 00:13:39,318 --> 00:13:41,946 but without extravagance. So please rest your concerns. 107 00:13:43,656 --> 00:13:46,075 Your Majesty, I believe "without extravagance" 108 00:13:46,158 --> 00:13:47,243 would be inappropriate. 109 00:13:47,326 --> 00:13:51,038 How could a child make his calculations when it is for his father? 110 00:13:51,121 --> 00:13:55,835 Isn't that the reason you offered 35,000 pieces of silver 111 00:13:55,918 --> 00:13:58,879 and 12 other treasures to the Ming last year? 112 00:14:00,297 --> 00:14:01,382 Your Majesty. 113 00:14:13,310 --> 00:14:14,478 Take a look at this. 114 00:14:15,688 --> 00:14:19,984 It's so white and transparent… Just like a star. 115 00:15:31,555 --> 00:15:34,767 My lord, did something happen during the assembly? 116 00:15:35,601 --> 00:15:39,188 Her Highness has learned of Ha-sun's identity. 117 00:15:39,271 --> 00:15:41,899 What? But how… 118 00:15:43,359 --> 00:15:46,362 Did you safely see off Ha-sun's sister? 119 00:15:46,445 --> 00:15:48,530 Yes, he said she is in good hands, 120 00:15:48,614 --> 00:15:49,907 and told me not to worry. 121 00:15:57,915 --> 00:15:59,124 Can you help me with this? 122 00:15:59,875 --> 00:16:02,169 Come on, here. 123 00:16:02,252 --> 00:16:03,545 Put it here now. 124 00:16:03,629 --> 00:16:04,463 Gosh. 125 00:16:09,969 --> 00:16:11,053 Come on, sit. 126 00:16:12,012 --> 00:16:17,267 This is something to welcome you to my house. 127 00:16:18,852 --> 00:16:20,062 What is all this? 128 00:16:21,522 --> 00:16:25,609 Don't make me shy. Go on. 129 00:16:26,193 --> 00:16:28,862 Then… Thank you for the food. 130 00:16:29,697 --> 00:16:32,157 Come on, let's eat. Hurry up now. 131 00:16:33,784 --> 00:16:34,785 Try these. 132 00:16:38,831 --> 00:16:42,751 It seems like you live on your own, 133 00:16:42,835 --> 00:16:44,920 so who cooked all this? 134 00:16:45,504 --> 00:16:48,090 Come on, who else? 135 00:16:48,674 --> 00:16:49,758 You made this yourself? 136 00:16:52,761 --> 00:16:55,514 My mother used to work in the kitchen. 137 00:16:56,265 --> 00:17:01,270 I learned by secretly watching her work, 138 00:17:01,353 --> 00:17:03,772 but still, I guarantee it won't taste that bad. 139 00:17:05,524 --> 00:17:06,775 Goodness! 140 00:17:07,818 --> 00:17:09,028 Go ahead and try some. 141 00:17:25,586 --> 00:17:26,670 What's the matter? 142 00:17:28,338 --> 00:17:29,381 Is it not good? 143 00:17:31,008 --> 00:17:32,384 It's damn delicious! 144 00:17:34,344 --> 00:17:35,429 You mean it? 145 00:17:42,352 --> 00:17:44,229 Well, my lord… 146 00:17:46,023 --> 00:17:50,444 The gentleman with the sword who brought us here, 147 00:17:50,527 --> 00:17:54,990 and you, too… You all seem to be in public office. 148 00:17:55,074 --> 00:17:56,158 Am I right? 149 00:17:57,076 --> 00:17:57,910 That's right. 150 00:17:58,911 --> 00:18:01,663 Why do you ask? 151 00:18:03,332 --> 00:18:05,626 You can't believe it? 152 00:18:05,709 --> 00:18:08,128 No, it's not that. 153 00:18:08,921 --> 00:18:12,633 It's just that Ha-sun must have sent you, 154 00:18:12,716 --> 00:18:15,010 but you say you don't know Ha-sun. 155 00:18:15,094 --> 00:18:16,595 So, I'm just confused 156 00:18:16,678 --> 00:18:19,473 about what on earth is going on. 157 00:18:21,725 --> 00:18:22,601 Ha-sun… 158 00:18:25,604 --> 00:18:28,607 I don't know the full story, 159 00:18:28,690 --> 00:18:31,235 but seeing as how Haksan asked me 160 00:18:31,318 --> 00:18:33,028 to take good care of you, 161 00:18:33,112 --> 00:18:36,156 this "Ha-sun" also seems to be in good hands. 162 00:18:36,740 --> 00:18:40,786 That guy may be a prick, but he's actually not that bad. 163 00:18:45,374 --> 00:18:48,877 Since you say so, we'll have to believe you, right? 164 00:18:48,961 --> 00:18:51,672 Yes, of course! 165 00:18:51,755 --> 00:18:54,466 So don't you worry about a thing, and dig in. 166 00:18:54,550 --> 00:18:57,719 The soup I made for you is getting cold! 167 00:18:58,679 --> 00:19:00,597 -Dig in. -Then I won't hold back. 168 00:19:00,681 --> 00:19:05,477 Sure. Here. I learned this from the legendary cook, Master Baek. 169 00:19:06,311 --> 00:19:07,312 Braised beef! 170 00:19:09,106 --> 00:19:12,734 -Here, you have some too. -Who knew I'd be fed so well? 171 00:19:15,195 --> 00:19:17,197 We sure are dining like the King today. 172 00:19:25,080 --> 00:19:28,250 We searched everywhere, but they disappeared without a trace. 173 00:19:29,126 --> 00:19:31,670 From how nobody within the city walls has seen them, 174 00:19:31,753 --> 00:19:34,214 it seems they no longer entertain as clowns. 175 00:19:35,674 --> 00:19:38,802 Then the Chief Secretary must've hidden him away. 176 00:19:39,386 --> 00:19:41,555 Keep a close watch on the Chief Secretary. 177 00:19:41,638 --> 00:19:43,056 Yes, my lord. 178 00:19:59,323 --> 00:20:01,033 This is an opportunity for us 179 00:20:01,116 --> 00:20:04,453 that the King is neglecting to entertain the Ming envoys. 180 00:20:05,329 --> 00:20:06,705 Send this letter to your men 181 00:20:06,788 --> 00:20:09,708 and make preparations to raise this issue publicly. 182 00:20:09,791 --> 00:20:12,377 I will start with the scholars who gathered at the temple 183 00:20:12,461 --> 00:20:15,797 and proclaimed their support for you, Your Highness. 184 00:20:18,133 --> 00:20:22,554 Did you find out why the King broke out into tears today? 185 00:20:23,347 --> 00:20:26,183 My apologies, but that I do not yet know. 186 00:20:26,892 --> 00:20:28,769 However, I will have something soon. 187 00:20:29,686 --> 00:20:30,687 All right. 188 00:20:32,522 --> 00:20:33,649 You may leave. 189 00:20:34,399 --> 00:20:36,026 Then I will leave you to rest. 190 00:20:48,914 --> 00:20:50,999 There definitely is something. 191 00:21:22,239 --> 00:21:25,075 Your Highness, what's the matter? 192 00:21:28,578 --> 00:21:30,455 I will wear that today. 193 00:22:04,906 --> 00:22:06,616 Your Majesty! 194 00:22:08,994 --> 00:22:10,829 How dare you! Who do you think this is? 195 00:22:14,416 --> 00:22:18,712 Your Majesty, I have something I must urgently inform you of. 196 00:22:19,880 --> 00:22:21,965 Has something happened to the Queen? 197 00:22:22,758 --> 00:22:24,801 Please stop Her Highness. 198 00:22:25,510 --> 00:22:27,888 Her Highness wants to leave the palace. 199 00:23:06,051 --> 00:23:08,386 Go and clear the quarters. 200 00:23:09,012 --> 00:23:12,724 No one must be nearby. 201 00:23:13,308 --> 00:23:14,643 Yes, Your Highness. 202 00:23:27,280 --> 00:23:28,323 What are you doing? 203 00:23:31,743 --> 00:23:32,786 Please forgive me. 204 00:23:34,287 --> 00:23:35,664 But I had to come. 205 00:23:36,289 --> 00:23:37,749 How dare you! 206 00:23:37,833 --> 00:23:38,667 Step back. 207 00:23:45,590 --> 00:23:47,634 Please do not leave the palace. 208 00:23:47,717 --> 00:23:49,803 I just came to tell you that. 209 00:23:51,221 --> 00:23:53,890 Please order me to be gone instead! 210 00:23:53,974 --> 00:23:55,475 And I will leave. 211 00:23:57,727 --> 00:23:59,104 Since when was it? 212 00:24:02,357 --> 00:24:06,403 Was it you… who saved my father? 213 00:24:09,781 --> 00:24:13,910 Was it you who got bitten by that hunting dog, protecting me? 214 00:24:24,629 --> 00:24:29,426 I see it was also you at the marketplace. 215 00:24:42,898 --> 00:24:44,024 Please kill me. 216 00:24:45,942 --> 00:24:47,652 I deserve to die for my sin. 217 00:24:48,987 --> 00:24:51,781 -This is all my-- -I don't wish to know about your sin. 218 00:24:54,075 --> 00:24:56,077 Being fully aware of his suffering, 219 00:24:56,161 --> 00:24:58,163 I failed to support my husband. 220 00:24:59,289 --> 00:25:02,918 And I wasn't there at his deathbed, so my sin is graver. 221 00:25:04,753 --> 00:25:07,214 What do you mean? 222 00:25:08,840 --> 00:25:11,051 You mean, His Majesty has passed away? 223 00:25:14,679 --> 00:25:16,056 You didn't know? 224 00:25:25,440 --> 00:25:26,525 It doesn't matter now. 225 00:25:28,026 --> 00:25:29,444 Please leave. 226 00:25:30,237 --> 00:25:31,071 But Your Highness… 227 00:25:31,154 --> 00:25:34,241 My sin cannot be forgiven, and I can't reside in my quarters. 228 00:25:35,450 --> 00:25:39,246 That is the reason I'm leaving, so do not stop me. 229 00:25:43,458 --> 00:25:44,542 I wish 230 00:25:46,503 --> 00:25:48,547 to never see you again. 231 00:25:52,676 --> 00:25:55,720 So don't look for me. 232 00:26:09,526 --> 00:26:10,568 Officer Jang. 233 00:26:12,904 --> 00:26:13,738 Yes, Your Majesty. 234 00:26:14,614 --> 00:26:17,075 Go to the Chief Secretary right now 235 00:26:17,158 --> 00:26:20,745 and tell him that the Queen is about to leave the palace. 236 00:26:20,829 --> 00:26:22,497 Ask him to find a way to stop her. 237 00:26:23,582 --> 00:26:24,666 Yes, Your Majesty. 238 00:27:07,876 --> 00:27:10,962 Your Highness, why do you wish to leave the palace? 239 00:27:13,256 --> 00:27:15,216 You asked me for my decision. 240 00:27:15,800 --> 00:27:18,887 This is the conclusion I have come to. 241 00:27:21,514 --> 00:27:26,770 Your Highness, if you leave now, you may be dethroned. 242 00:27:26,853 --> 00:27:29,439 That may put your life at risk. 243 00:27:31,524 --> 00:27:32,901 I am prepared for that. 244 00:27:33,526 --> 00:27:36,446 Please, reconsider. 245 00:27:38,073 --> 00:27:42,160 If I stay, I can't guarantee what may happen. 246 00:27:45,246 --> 00:27:46,539 Is that what you wish? 247 00:27:52,128 --> 00:27:53,254 So-woon. 248 00:27:56,341 --> 00:27:57,634 You cannot do this. 249 00:27:59,803 --> 00:28:01,763 When I suggested we make you Crown Princess, 250 00:28:02,597 --> 00:28:05,225 your father was against it. 251 00:28:06,684 --> 00:28:09,896 He said that you were too upright and would not be able to bear 252 00:28:09,979 --> 00:28:11,606 all the turmoil in the palace. 253 00:28:13,108 --> 00:28:14,651 But that was why it had to be you. 254 00:28:15,568 --> 00:28:17,946 I thought if it were you, you would be able 255 00:28:18,029 --> 00:28:20,740 to guard your position as the Queen of this nation. 256 00:28:23,284 --> 00:28:24,619 So please, I beg you. 257 00:28:26,037 --> 00:28:28,790 Please do not leave. 258 00:29:02,657 --> 00:29:06,703 Your Majesty, this is Eunuch Jo. 259 00:29:14,711 --> 00:29:16,087 Is this about Her Highness? 260 00:29:17,255 --> 00:29:18,965 I'm afraid not. 261 00:29:19,048 --> 00:29:21,384 The Queen Dowager urgently wishes to see you. 262 00:29:26,848 --> 00:29:29,851 How could the Queen, as the head of the Internal Court, be so rash? 263 00:29:30,685 --> 00:29:33,938 I simply couldn't overlook it, thus I called you here today. 264 00:29:36,316 --> 00:29:37,984 I gave her permission to. 265 00:29:38,568 --> 00:29:40,862 How could you allow the Queen to leave the palace? 266 00:29:46,493 --> 00:29:48,411 Even with your permission, 267 00:29:49,329 --> 00:29:52,707 her responsibilities as the Queen can't be taken lightly. 268 00:29:53,750 --> 00:29:57,629 Therefore, she must be dethroned and punished to death. 269 00:29:58,213 --> 00:30:00,048 I cannot give such an order. 270 00:30:00,131 --> 00:30:01,674 A woman ought to take her own life 271 00:30:01,758 --> 00:30:04,052 for roaming around recklessly without her husband. 272 00:30:04,135 --> 00:30:06,471 Yet how could you defend her crime? 273 00:30:06,554 --> 00:30:09,432 The Queen is my wife before she is the head of the Internal Court. 274 00:30:10,892 --> 00:30:12,936 Let me deal with matters concerning her, 275 00:30:14,145 --> 00:30:16,356 and do not ever bring this up again. 276 00:31:08,950 --> 00:31:10,118 What is this? 277 00:31:11,286 --> 00:31:13,162 An order to dethrone the Queen. 278 00:31:14,956 --> 00:31:16,666 Stamp the royal seal. 279 00:31:17,667 --> 00:31:19,752 What? But… 280 00:31:21,880 --> 00:31:23,214 What do you mean? 281 00:31:24,841 --> 00:31:27,385 The Queen Dowager just said the same thing. 282 00:31:27,468 --> 00:31:29,304 Is this an order from her? 283 00:31:29,387 --> 00:31:30,847 It's about the Queen Dowager. 284 00:31:31,514 --> 00:31:34,726 Soon the protests will flood in demanding that the Queen 285 00:31:34,809 --> 00:31:36,894 be dethroned and punished to death. 286 00:31:38,396 --> 00:31:40,857 If you wish to save her life at least, 287 00:31:42,066 --> 00:31:43,902 dethronement is the only option. 288 00:31:48,865 --> 00:31:51,326 No, not dethronement. 289 00:31:52,368 --> 00:31:54,495 -Ha-sun… -I can't let this happen! 290 00:31:56,789 --> 00:32:00,084 If this is about Her Highness leaving the palace, 291 00:32:00,168 --> 00:32:03,129 I will go and bring her back, right this minute. 292 00:32:04,631 --> 00:32:06,341 Do not act rashly. 293 00:32:06,966 --> 00:32:08,176 Please move. 294 00:32:08,259 --> 00:32:10,011 Did I not tell you? 295 00:32:10,762 --> 00:32:13,806 Wearing the crown means you must give up your everything. 296 00:32:13,890 --> 00:32:15,475 Including your heart. 297 00:32:16,059 --> 00:32:19,646 If you knew all that, why did you not make the King wearing the crown yourself? 298 00:32:27,320 --> 00:32:31,741 One cannot be king simply by wishing for it. 299 00:32:32,951 --> 00:32:36,245 It is something that cannot be desired and should not be desired. 300 00:32:37,288 --> 00:32:42,001 Have you not realized why I made you the King? 301 00:32:42,085 --> 00:32:44,754 To make me your puppet, no doubt. 302 00:32:44,837 --> 00:32:47,632 Isn't that why you hid His Majesty's death from me? 303 00:32:54,931 --> 00:32:59,435 I swore to make you King, and I swore to protect you. 304 00:33:00,353 --> 00:33:02,855 I thought you would be able to protect the throne 305 00:33:03,356 --> 00:33:06,025 without being embroiled by political strife 306 00:33:06,109 --> 00:33:10,488 and build a nation where everyone may live in harmony. 307 00:33:11,614 --> 00:33:12,824 Had it been my illusion? 308 00:33:13,491 --> 00:33:15,535 In that nation you speak of… 309 00:33:16,202 --> 00:33:18,121 Her Highness, too, must be in that picture. 310 00:33:31,467 --> 00:33:36,180 My lord, I promise to bring back Her Highness. 311 00:33:36,973 --> 00:33:38,474 Please let me go. 312 00:33:48,651 --> 00:33:52,905 The Ming envoys will arrive in three days' time. 313 00:33:54,157 --> 00:33:57,869 I will keep your absence from everyone until then, 314 00:33:58,953 --> 00:34:02,790 so you must return in three days, no matter what. 315 00:34:06,502 --> 00:34:07,628 Can you promise me? 316 00:34:09,172 --> 00:34:11,382 Yes, I promise. 317 00:34:38,951 --> 00:34:43,331 Your Majesty, do you have a clue 318 00:34:43,414 --> 00:34:46,042 as to where Her Highness went? 319 00:34:46,626 --> 00:34:48,586 To her father, I presume. 320 00:34:53,674 --> 00:34:57,303 Take the bodyguards and leave discreetly so as not to catch the eyes 321 00:34:57,386 --> 00:34:58,721 of the court ladies. 322 00:34:59,388 --> 00:35:00,640 Yes, my lord. 323 00:35:02,850 --> 00:35:04,185 Then go. 324 00:35:18,866 --> 00:35:20,993 Now Ha-sun is having another fit of madness 325 00:35:21,077 --> 00:35:24,330 after being terribly upset over the Queen's departure. 326 00:35:25,206 --> 00:35:29,418 For the time being, turn away all officials and court ladies. 327 00:35:30,753 --> 00:35:32,421 All right. 328 00:35:34,090 --> 00:35:39,220 But how should we prove he's having another fit of madness? 329 00:35:44,225 --> 00:35:45,935 How about this? 330 00:36:02,535 --> 00:36:04,036 How do I look? 331 00:36:04,620 --> 00:36:06,581 Would His Majesty look favorably upon me? 332 00:36:06,664 --> 00:36:09,625 Of course, Your Highness. Rest your concerns. 333 00:36:10,793 --> 00:36:14,297 Now that the Queen has left the palace, this is my chance. 334 00:36:24,640 --> 00:36:25,975 Your Majesty! 335 00:36:26,058 --> 00:36:28,227 -What’s going on? -No, Your Majesty… 336 00:36:28,311 --> 00:36:33,107 Well… It seems His Majesty is having a fit of madness. 337 00:36:33,858 --> 00:36:35,401 Your Majesty! 338 00:36:39,155 --> 00:36:40,406 Your Majesty… 339 00:36:40,489 --> 00:36:42,074 I said you may drink your fill, 340 00:36:42,158 --> 00:36:43,367 so why are you refusing? 341 00:36:44,368 --> 00:36:45,953 Come on, drink! 342 00:36:46,037 --> 00:36:47,038 Drink more! 343 00:36:48,372 --> 00:36:50,166 Should I announce your arrival? 344 00:36:52,293 --> 00:36:53,419 Forget it. 345 00:36:54,295 --> 00:36:56,422 -No, Your Majesty! -Let's go back. 346 00:36:56,505 --> 00:36:58,925 Your Majesty! 347 00:37:33,960 --> 00:37:35,586 Your Majesty! 348 00:37:35,670 --> 00:37:38,464 No, Your Majesty! 349 00:37:39,465 --> 00:37:41,634 Your Majesty! 350 00:37:47,056 --> 00:37:49,892 How long do I have to keep this up for? 351 00:37:51,185 --> 00:37:52,853 If it's too tiring, take a break. 352 00:37:53,688 --> 00:37:58,275 I guess we can't help it if they learn of Ha-sun's absence. 353 00:38:01,070 --> 00:38:01,988 No… 354 00:38:03,948 --> 00:38:06,367 I will do it. 355 00:38:08,452 --> 00:38:09,620 Hang in there. 356 00:38:16,669 --> 00:38:17,920 Your Majesty! 357 00:38:18,879 --> 00:38:21,465 No, Your Majesty! 358 00:38:22,758 --> 00:38:24,593 Your Majesty! 359 00:38:43,654 --> 00:38:44,655 What… 360 00:38:45,656 --> 00:38:46,741 What's the matter? 361 00:38:47,533 --> 00:38:48,743 Is something wrong? 362 00:38:50,161 --> 00:38:53,581 It's a report from our borders that the Later Jin have been 363 00:38:53,664 --> 00:38:55,583 pillaging our villages. 364 00:38:55,666 --> 00:38:56,667 What… 365 00:38:58,044 --> 00:39:00,838 What will you do, with His Majesty gone? 366 00:39:30,576 --> 00:39:34,580 My lord, the peddler has sent word that he has arrived. 367 00:39:35,831 --> 00:39:39,168 Should I tell him to come here, as always? 368 00:39:39,251 --> 00:39:43,964 No. Shin Chi-soo is probably watching you, Woon-sim. 369 00:39:45,508 --> 00:39:49,720 This place is no longer safe to gather in secret. 370 00:39:49,804 --> 00:39:52,765 Then what do you plan to do? 371 00:39:54,642 --> 00:39:56,727 I will let you know where we can meet, 372 00:39:56,811 --> 00:39:58,729 so inform the others. 373 00:39:59,522 --> 00:40:00,439 Yes, my lord. 374 00:40:15,121 --> 00:40:18,874 You promised you would not trespass the borders. 375 00:40:18,958 --> 00:40:20,459 Why did you go against your word? 376 00:40:20,543 --> 00:40:23,921 Nurhaci says it is Joseon who broke their promise first. 377 00:40:25,548 --> 00:40:29,009 This can't be about the Ming envoys… 378 00:40:30,469 --> 00:40:34,473 Then I presume he has decided to go to war against the Ming. 379 00:40:37,309 --> 00:40:38,811 Go tell Nurhaci. 380 00:40:39,770 --> 00:40:41,856 Even if the Ming and the Later Jin go to war, 381 00:40:41,939 --> 00:40:45,317 Joseon will not attack the Later Jin, 382 00:40:45,401 --> 00:40:48,154 nor take anyone's side. We will remain neutral, 383 00:40:48,237 --> 00:40:51,365 so tell him not to attack us anymore. 384 00:40:51,449 --> 00:40:53,200 How are we to believe that? 385 00:40:53,784 --> 00:40:57,454 What if you send aid to the Ming after telling us otherwise? 386 00:40:57,538 --> 00:40:58,414 What? 387 00:40:58,497 --> 00:41:01,667 Joseon has signed a blood pact with the Ming, 388 00:41:01,750 --> 00:41:03,878 but not even a pact of brotherhood with the Later Jin. 389 00:41:04,837 --> 00:41:06,755 Wouldn't it be foolish to trust you, then? 390 00:41:06,839 --> 00:41:12,428 A peaceful relation can only be formed through mutual respect. 391 00:41:13,471 --> 00:41:15,931 If you try to force it with provocations, 392 00:41:16,015 --> 00:41:20,978 I cannot advise the King to improve our relations with the Later Jin. 393 00:41:21,061 --> 00:41:23,063 No use trying to convince me. 394 00:41:23,814 --> 00:41:27,234 Joseon is my mother's country, and the country I was born in. 395 00:41:27,818 --> 00:41:31,071 I wouldn't want to see this land stained with blood myself. 396 00:41:31,655 --> 00:41:33,532 How will you trust us, then? 397 00:41:33,616 --> 00:41:36,035 If it's from the King himself, we will trust his words. 398 00:41:43,501 --> 00:41:46,795 The King has holed himself up in another fit of madness… 399 00:41:48,047 --> 00:41:50,633 It seems the heavens are determined 400 00:41:50,716 --> 00:41:52,510 to stand with you, Prince Jinpyeong. 401 00:41:55,054 --> 00:41:56,847 I thought the same. 402 00:41:59,099 --> 00:42:00,851 But do you have a plan? 403 00:42:01,560 --> 00:42:04,271 Make good use of this opportunity, 404 00:42:04,980 --> 00:42:07,566 and we may be able to see His Majesty 405 00:42:07,650 --> 00:42:10,110 make a grave mistake in front of the Ming envoys. 406 00:42:11,820 --> 00:42:16,992 But in order to do that, we need to make sure 407 00:42:17,076 --> 00:42:22,873 the King has retreated to his quarters, due to a fit of madness. 408 00:42:22,957 --> 00:42:25,251 That you don't need to worry about. 409 00:42:26,877 --> 00:42:28,837 I know someone who can confirm that for us. 410 00:42:37,304 --> 00:42:40,724 Your Majesty, the Queen Dowager is here to see you. 411 00:42:44,228 --> 00:42:46,855 Your Majesty, the Queen Dowager is here to see-- 412 00:42:50,734 --> 00:42:51,652 Oh, dear… 413 00:42:52,653 --> 00:42:55,698 Your Highness… 414 00:42:56,490 --> 00:42:57,783 What are you doing? 415 00:42:57,866 --> 00:43:02,705 Your Highness, what brings you here at this hour? 416 00:43:03,872 --> 00:43:07,209 I heard His Majesty was not well and came to see him. 417 00:43:09,086 --> 00:43:10,504 Where is he? 418 00:43:10,588 --> 00:43:15,050 Well… You see, well… 419 00:43:15,134 --> 00:43:16,927 Tell me the truth! 420 00:43:28,188 --> 00:43:30,274 I was told this was urgent. 421 00:43:30,357 --> 00:43:31,483 What is the matter? 422 00:43:31,567 --> 00:43:33,819 Well, the thing is… 423 00:43:33,902 --> 00:43:36,196 If the Chief Secretary is here, let him in. 424 00:43:48,375 --> 00:43:49,710 Welcome, Chief Secretary. 425 00:43:58,135 --> 00:43:59,303 Your Highness. 426 00:43:59,386 --> 00:44:01,555 Bring me the royal seal and the military amulet. 427 00:44:06,185 --> 00:44:07,978 May I ask your reason? 428 00:44:08,062 --> 00:44:09,480 Must you really ask? 429 00:44:11,231 --> 00:44:13,567 They say crows cry before a pandemic. 430 00:44:13,650 --> 00:44:16,779 Since both the King and Queen have deserted the palace, 431 00:44:16,862 --> 00:44:19,281 it's left to me to tend to the matters of the state. 432 00:44:20,282 --> 00:44:23,035 I only wish to prepare for unprecedented disasters, 433 00:44:23,118 --> 00:44:25,037 so bring those to me at once. 434 00:44:25,120 --> 00:44:28,290 I am afraid I cannot abide by your order. 435 00:44:28,374 --> 00:44:29,333 What did you say? 436 00:44:30,709 --> 00:44:32,544 You dare challenge me? 437 00:44:32,628 --> 00:44:35,089 This is for your sake, Your Highness. 438 00:44:35,172 --> 00:44:36,840 What if His Majesty learns 439 00:44:36,924 --> 00:44:41,679 that you sought after the royal seal and military amulet in his absence? 440 00:44:43,222 --> 00:44:47,601 It's dreadful to even think about what may happen. 441 00:44:48,519 --> 00:44:53,440 So how can I follow you, when it's obvious what will happen? 442 00:45:02,574 --> 00:45:04,034 You will never understand 443 00:45:05,035 --> 00:45:10,040 how painful it was for me seeing the King get played by his treacherous subjects 444 00:45:10,124 --> 00:45:12,126 and fail his duties as King. 445 00:45:17,297 --> 00:45:20,008 How could anyone fathom this poor mother's concerns? 446 00:45:21,427 --> 00:45:23,554 With Shin Chi-soo gone, 447 00:45:24,763 --> 00:45:27,975 here seems to be another treacherous subject 448 00:45:28,058 --> 00:45:30,227 trying to blind and deafen His Majesty. 449 00:45:31,061 --> 00:45:33,731 My heart is wrought with worry, and I am unable to sleep. 450 00:45:33,814 --> 00:45:37,568 Your Highness, I did not know 451 00:45:37,651 --> 00:45:40,988 you were so concerned about His Majesty. 452 00:45:44,533 --> 00:45:47,703 Everyone thinks I hold a grudge against him 453 00:45:47,786 --> 00:45:49,746 because of what happened to Prince Gyeongin. 454 00:45:51,331 --> 00:45:55,252 However, those are malicious rumors designed to drive us apart. 455 00:45:55,836 --> 00:45:57,129 My apologies. 456 00:45:58,297 --> 00:46:03,218 I failed to recognize that there is none other in this country 457 00:46:03,302 --> 00:46:04,887 more loyal to His Majesty. 458 00:46:10,434 --> 00:46:13,020 Chief Secretary, your words may sound sweet as honey, 459 00:46:13,103 --> 00:46:16,023 but I sense a thorn in them. 460 00:46:17,524 --> 00:46:19,693 Are you, perhaps, doubting me? 461 00:46:19,777 --> 00:46:23,697 How would I dare doubt your loyalty, Your Highness? 462 00:46:25,199 --> 00:46:30,037 However, I also wish to advise you as your loyal subject. 463 00:46:31,038 --> 00:46:32,164 And what may that be? 464 00:46:34,124 --> 00:46:38,462 Do not be so foolish to intrude into His Majesty's quarters 465 00:46:39,338 --> 00:46:43,050 and order for the royal seal and the military amulet 466 00:46:43,133 --> 00:46:45,302 in his absence. 467 00:46:45,385 --> 00:46:48,597 Even if you did so with good intentions, 468 00:46:48,680 --> 00:46:51,141 such rude, disrespectable behavior 469 00:46:52,226 --> 00:46:58,315 will not be overlooked by me, as His Majesty's dutiful subject. 470 00:46:58,982 --> 00:47:01,360 How dare the likes of you 471 00:47:01,443 --> 00:47:03,737 blackmail me, the Queen Dowager? 472 00:47:05,405 --> 00:47:06,448 Blackmail? 473 00:47:07,449 --> 00:47:10,536 I am only offering you my loyal advice. 474 00:47:14,706 --> 00:47:16,458 Where's Her Highness' lady-in-waiting? 475 00:47:24,675 --> 00:47:26,677 Escort her out. 476 00:47:34,309 --> 00:47:35,894 Your Highness… 477 00:47:45,988 --> 00:47:47,114 Chief Secretary. 478 00:47:48,365 --> 00:47:51,326 I will not forget what happened today. 479 00:47:54,204 --> 00:47:55,622 It would be my honor, 480 00:47:56,456 --> 00:47:57,666 Your Highness. 481 00:48:18,520 --> 00:48:20,856 Prince Jinpyeong ordered me to relay this to you. 482 00:48:21,565 --> 00:48:22,733 "He wasn't there." 483 00:48:27,654 --> 00:48:29,031 "He wasn't there." 484 00:48:31,575 --> 00:48:32,909 I see. 485 00:48:32,993 --> 00:48:35,162 Tell him I understood and will proceed as discussed. 486 00:48:35,245 --> 00:48:36,330 Yes, my lord. 487 00:48:42,544 --> 00:48:43,795 Is anyone out there? 488 00:48:45,714 --> 00:48:47,758 Yes, my lord. Did you call for me? 489 00:48:48,759 --> 00:48:51,178 Make preparations, I must go out. 490 00:48:51,261 --> 00:48:52,512 Where would it be, my lord? 491 00:48:54,264 --> 00:48:57,601 I will go to Gaegyeong, where the Ming envoys currently are. 492 00:48:58,685 --> 00:48:59,811 Yes, my lord. 493 00:49:07,611 --> 00:49:09,154 "He wasn't there." 494 00:49:39,685 --> 00:49:40,769 Father! 495 00:49:46,233 --> 00:49:48,402 Am I finally seeing things? 496 00:49:49,945 --> 00:49:50,946 Father… 497 00:49:51,530 --> 00:49:52,572 It's me, So-woon. 498 00:49:55,784 --> 00:49:56,660 So-woon. 499 00:50:00,956 --> 00:50:03,291 So-woon, you're here. 500 00:50:04,292 --> 00:50:05,961 But how did you… 501 00:50:10,048 --> 00:50:13,427 Look. I won't ask for long. 502 00:50:13,510 --> 00:50:16,972 Can't I at least invite her in, to have a sit? 503 00:50:17,055 --> 00:50:21,226 No, I will be punished if the Magistrate finds out. 504 00:50:22,144 --> 00:50:23,311 Escort her in. 505 00:50:28,150 --> 00:50:30,944 I am His Majesty's bodyguard, under royal command. 506 00:50:31,027 --> 00:50:34,489 Do as he asked and give them privacy for just a day. 507 00:50:35,323 --> 00:50:37,868 -Pardon? -Don’t report this to the Magistrate. 508 00:50:37,951 --> 00:50:39,369 Yes, sir. 509 00:50:51,882 --> 00:50:54,050 Why did you come all this way? 510 00:50:56,219 --> 00:50:57,804 To see you, of course. 511 00:50:59,431 --> 00:51:01,224 Did His Majesty send you? 512 00:51:06,646 --> 00:51:08,482 Seeing as how Officer Jang escorted you, 513 00:51:11,026 --> 00:51:13,070 he must have been concerned for your safety. 514 00:51:14,571 --> 00:51:18,033 His Majesty's grace is immeasurable. 515 00:51:25,415 --> 00:51:28,168 The days are still cold. Let's go inside. 516 00:51:52,734 --> 00:51:55,695 Was Her Majesty reunited with her father? 517 00:51:55,779 --> 00:51:59,407 Yes. I will go back in two hours to escort her back. 518 00:52:00,784 --> 00:52:03,787 No. It has been a while since they last saw each other, 519 00:52:03,870 --> 00:52:05,664 so let them be for tonight. 520 00:52:05,747 --> 00:52:06,832 Yes, Your Majesty. 521 00:52:49,416 --> 00:52:52,919 Why are you out here in the cold? 522 00:52:55,839 --> 00:52:58,425 Yes, Father. I will go back in soon. 523 00:53:01,803 --> 00:53:03,513 Were you crying? 524 00:53:06,099 --> 00:53:07,767 I see something's up. 525 00:53:09,352 --> 00:53:12,188 No, nothing's up. 526 00:53:12,856 --> 00:53:17,777 So-woon, you've always been a bad liar ever since you were a child. 527 00:53:20,572 --> 00:53:25,327 So-woon, with your father in exile as a sinner, 528 00:53:25,410 --> 00:53:28,622 I know just all too well how lonely and hard it must be for you 529 00:53:28,705 --> 00:53:30,206 in the palace. 530 00:53:31,208 --> 00:53:32,375 Father, 531 00:53:33,168 --> 00:53:34,711 that's not the reason I'm crying. 532 00:53:35,545 --> 00:53:36,838 Then what is it? 533 00:53:39,215 --> 00:53:41,092 I couldn't help my tears upon seeing you. 534 00:53:43,720 --> 00:53:48,224 Why don't I just remain here with you? 535 00:53:49,851 --> 00:53:51,478 Don't say such a thing! 536 00:53:52,854 --> 00:53:56,191 His Majesty couldn't have been more generous, sending you here. 537 00:53:57,150 --> 00:53:58,652 Don't worry about me. 538 00:53:59,653 --> 00:54:02,530 As soon as morning breaks, return to the palace. 539 00:54:07,619 --> 00:54:08,787 It's cold. 540 00:54:09,663 --> 00:54:10,622 Let's go in. 541 00:54:11,873 --> 00:54:13,041 Yes, Father. 542 00:54:44,781 --> 00:54:47,867 I could not have you watching that any longer. 543 00:54:47,951 --> 00:54:50,704 I had to bring you to where no one else was around. 544 00:54:51,830 --> 00:54:53,123 I'm sorry. 545 00:54:53,206 --> 00:54:56,126 Your Majesty, I am fine. 546 00:54:57,544 --> 00:55:00,005 Rather, it feels like a dream 547 00:55:01,131 --> 00:55:03,800 that I am here, with you. 548 00:55:08,972 --> 00:55:12,475 If this is a dream… If this is truly a dream… 549 00:55:14,561 --> 00:55:16,771 then my actions will be excused. 550 00:55:17,939 --> 00:55:19,190 Am I not right? 551 00:55:30,660 --> 00:55:31,953 I won't deny it any longer. 552 00:55:33,788 --> 00:55:35,498 I won't run, either. 553 00:55:37,584 --> 00:55:42,505 I'll only look at you, and only think of you. 554 00:55:44,924 --> 00:55:46,342 I love you, My Queen. 555 00:55:48,970 --> 00:55:50,472 As if my heart is about to burst. 556 00:55:52,640 --> 00:55:53,975 And I don't even care if it does. 557 00:55:57,103 --> 00:55:58,104 I love you. 558 00:56:41,731 --> 00:56:44,734 Your Majesty, the night is cold. 559 00:56:44,818 --> 00:56:47,654 I will find a place for you to rest, so let us go. 560 00:56:52,492 --> 00:56:53,743 You go. 561 00:56:54,577 --> 00:56:55,787 I will stay here. 562 00:57:24,023 --> 00:57:26,025 From here onward, I wish to go alone. 563 00:57:26,109 --> 00:57:27,610 No, Your Majesty. 564 00:57:27,694 --> 00:57:30,822 At least keep me by your side for your safety. 565 00:57:30,905 --> 00:57:32,407 Please. 566 00:57:32,490 --> 00:57:35,285 I must speak to Her Highness in private. 567 00:57:38,580 --> 00:57:39,456 All right. 568 00:59:01,538 --> 00:59:03,039 Your Highness! 569 00:59:03,122 --> 00:59:05,333 Your Highness, where are you? 570 00:59:05,416 --> 00:59:06,709 So-woon! 571 00:59:06,793 --> 00:59:09,337 -Your Highness! -So-woon! 572 00:59:09,420 --> 00:59:10,880 -The Queen… -Where did she go? 573 00:59:10,964 --> 00:59:13,299 -Your Highness! -So-woon! 574 01:00:29,542 --> 01:00:33,004 Still no news from Officer Jang? 575 01:00:37,967 --> 01:00:40,762 I don't know why I feel so uneasy about this. 576 01:00:43,139 --> 01:00:46,851 Ha-sun will keep his promise. Let's trust him. 577 01:00:58,821 --> 01:01:00,239 Chief Secretary, what do we do? 578 01:01:00,323 --> 01:01:02,033 What is it, my lord? 579 01:01:06,621 --> 01:01:09,582 The Ming envoy has arrived a day early 580 01:01:09,666 --> 01:01:13,336 and is requesting His Majesty's presence. 581 01:01:22,220 --> 01:01:26,391 It is their discourtesy to arrive a day early. Is it not? 582 01:01:26,474 --> 01:01:28,142 In terms of etiquette, yes. 583 01:01:28,226 --> 01:01:31,104 However, an envoy bearing the words of the Emperor 584 01:01:31,187 --> 01:01:33,064 is no different from the Emperor himself. 585 01:01:33,564 --> 01:01:35,900 Eunuch Jo, inform His Majesty at once. 586 01:01:38,486 --> 01:01:40,822 Well… You see… 587 01:01:42,198 --> 01:01:44,701 His Majesty is not here. 588 01:01:45,535 --> 01:01:46,452 What? 589 01:01:46,536 --> 01:01:49,706 If His Majesty does not go, the Emperor's wrath will be upon him! 590 01:01:49,789 --> 01:01:51,624 What are we to do? 591 01:01:53,960 --> 01:01:55,461 I will go in his stead. 592 01:02:11,185 --> 01:02:14,272 Who are you? Who are you to come in here without my permission? 593 01:02:14,355 --> 01:02:18,985 I am the Chief Secretary to the King. I am here to see the Minister of Defense. 594 01:02:19,068 --> 01:02:20,862 How dare you, a mere Chief Secretary, 595 01:02:20,945 --> 01:02:22,905 request an audience with the Minister of Defense? 596 01:02:23,531 --> 01:02:25,074 Go away this instant. 597 01:02:25,158 --> 01:02:27,410 I am here, bearing the King of Joseon's words. 598 01:02:28,077 --> 01:02:31,706 I will not turn back until I relay them to His Excellency. 599 01:02:31,789 --> 01:02:33,166 How dare you… 600 01:02:34,292 --> 01:02:36,294 What are you doing? Drag him out at once. 601 01:02:38,212 --> 01:02:39,672 Everyone, stop! 602 01:02:42,258 --> 01:02:44,927 I don't wish to see any blood spilled here, 603 01:02:45,011 --> 01:02:48,097 because while this is a place for the Ming envoys, 604 01:02:48,181 --> 01:02:49,640 this is also Joseon's territory. 605 01:02:51,893 --> 01:02:53,227 Stand back. 606 01:03:00,902 --> 01:03:03,946 I thought I clearly asked for the King of Joseon 607 01:03:05,031 --> 01:03:07,825 to come and receive the Emperor's words. 608 01:03:09,535 --> 01:03:10,536 Who are you? 609 01:03:14,457 --> 01:03:16,292 Lee Gyu, the Chief Secretary of Joseon. 610 01:03:16,375 --> 01:03:18,252 His Majesty has sent me to inform you 611 01:03:18,336 --> 01:03:22,215 that he will receive them tomorrow, since the promised date 612 01:03:22,298 --> 01:03:25,802 for your arrival is tomorrow and not today. 613 01:03:38,815 --> 01:03:43,319 How dare he send a mere Chief Secretary to mock the Emperor? 614 01:03:45,112 --> 01:03:48,658 I will cut off your head so that the King of Joseon 615 01:03:48,741 --> 01:03:51,994 understands the weight of his own sin. 616 01:05:57,328 --> 01:05:58,496 How did you… 617 01:06:02,416 --> 01:06:05,503 Are you all right? Are you hurt anywhere? 618 01:06:08,005 --> 01:06:09,006 Let me go. 619 01:06:10,299 --> 01:06:12,802 I thought I said I didn't want to see you again. 620 01:06:12,885 --> 01:06:15,805 How dare you follow me here to humiliate me? 621 01:06:18,724 --> 01:06:20,559 Were you trying to take your own life? 622 01:06:22,311 --> 01:06:23,688 That is not your concern. 623 01:06:23,771 --> 01:06:25,356 How is it not my concern? 624 01:06:26,732 --> 01:06:28,234 Punish me instead. 625 01:06:29,151 --> 01:06:31,237 I will gladly accept it. 626 01:06:31,320 --> 01:06:33,364 Stop! 627 01:06:34,490 --> 01:06:38,619 The more I talk to you, the heavier my sin becomes. 628 01:06:39,954 --> 01:06:41,706 No. 629 01:06:41,789 --> 01:06:43,499 This isn't your sin. 630 01:06:44,500 --> 01:06:45,835 It's all mine. 631 01:06:46,752 --> 01:06:51,090 I will pay for my sin, so please don't blame yourself. 632 01:06:51,173 --> 01:06:53,050 But how can I not? 633 01:06:54,010 --> 01:06:55,386 It is my sin. 634 01:06:56,679 --> 01:06:58,097 It is clearly mine. 635 01:07:01,684 --> 01:07:06,522 I asked myself, a hundred, a thousand times over. 636 01:07:08,524 --> 01:07:10,693 About who it was that I held in my heart. 637 01:07:12,528 --> 01:07:15,114 Was it you, or was it His Majesty? 638 01:07:18,909 --> 01:07:22,163 I wanted to deny it and didn't want to believe it. 639 01:07:23,789 --> 01:07:27,585 But that was what my heart had told me. 640 01:07:29,962 --> 01:07:34,216 Even if I deceived the world, I couldn't deceive myself, 641 01:07:35,801 --> 01:07:37,094 so I have no other option. 642 01:07:56,739 --> 01:07:59,158 Can't you live for me? 643 01:08:01,494 --> 01:08:02,995 Ever since I entered the palace, 644 01:08:04,747 --> 01:08:06,749 I had several brushes with death. 645 01:08:08,000 --> 01:08:11,045 And whenever I thought, "I might die for real this time," 646 01:08:11,128 --> 01:08:13,130 I desperately hoped that I would live. 647 01:08:15,257 --> 01:08:17,593 I didn't mind becoming the biggest sinner ever. 648 01:08:19,428 --> 01:08:24,266 As long as I can spend another day with you, 649 01:08:25,726 --> 01:08:30,022 hearing your laughter by your side… 650 01:08:30,564 --> 01:08:31,982 Just like that, 651 01:08:34,318 --> 01:08:35,903 together forever and always. 652 01:08:39,907 --> 01:08:45,037 I love and respect you from the bottom of my heart. 653 01:08:46,163 --> 01:08:47,164 From now on, 654 01:08:48,624 --> 01:08:50,543 I wish to spend my days with you. 655 01:08:52,753 --> 01:08:56,465 By your side, giving birth to your children, 656 01:08:57,383 --> 01:08:58,759 hearing them laugh… 657 01:08:59,677 --> 01:09:00,886 Just like that, 658 01:09:01,804 --> 01:09:03,097 together forever and always. 659 01:09:07,143 --> 01:09:08,561 Please live. 660 01:09:10,020 --> 01:09:11,230 For me. 661 01:09:12,982 --> 01:09:13,983 Please. 662 01:10:00,571 --> 01:10:02,031 Your Majesty… 663 01:10:16,921 --> 01:10:18,213 Your Majesty! 664 01:10:20,299 --> 01:10:21,216 Your Majesty! 665 01:11:04,551 --> 01:11:09,139 That clown's sister, Dal-lae, had this on her? 666 01:11:09,223 --> 01:11:13,602 If I can take the throne, what couldn't I promise? 667 01:11:16,355 --> 01:11:19,024 You said your King would be here if I came today. 668 01:11:19,108 --> 01:11:21,944 This is not what you promised me. 669 01:11:22,027 --> 01:11:25,781 Chaos may befall this land once again. 670 01:11:25,864 --> 01:11:27,950 In order to bear my responsibilities as King, 671 01:11:28,450 --> 01:11:30,494 I have come to realize that it is finally time 672 01:11:30,577 --> 01:11:33,956 to sever the relationships I have treasured until now. 673 01:11:34,581 --> 01:11:39,378 Subtitle translation by: Jeong-yon Kim