1 00:00:31,917 --> 00:00:33,117 Byung Yun. 2 00:00:39,517 --> 00:00:41,557 Arrest them right now! 3 00:00:45,157 --> 00:00:48,257 Do not... Do not move! 4 00:00:59,657 --> 00:01:02,517 His Highness' safety is top priority. 5 00:01:03,257 --> 00:01:04,687 Clear a path at once! 6 00:01:35,457 --> 00:01:36,517 Ra On. 7 00:02:40,617 --> 00:02:42,787 It may be a very difficult battle, 8 00:02:43,917 --> 00:02:45,817 but I think I need... 9 00:02:46,987 --> 00:02:50,457 to find out exactly what Baekwoon is... 10 00:02:53,087 --> 00:02:55,217 and what is the wall between me and the people. 11 00:02:58,387 --> 00:03:01,287 It is probably on the other side of that wall. 12 00:03:03,187 --> 00:03:04,187 What? 13 00:03:07,157 --> 00:03:10,957 The nation that you wish to create. 14 00:03:14,257 --> 00:03:15,317 Is it? 15 00:03:17,957 --> 00:03:19,017 I hope... 16 00:03:20,787 --> 00:03:23,457 I can see it, Your Highness. 17 00:03:25,057 --> 00:03:28,257 Then I will need your help. 18 00:03:33,217 --> 00:03:34,317 Please... 19 00:03:37,917 --> 00:03:39,517 forgive me, Your Highness. 20 00:03:42,517 --> 00:03:43,587 Byung Yun. 21 00:03:45,957 --> 00:03:48,057 I believe the world that Baekwoon wants... 22 00:03:49,687 --> 00:03:51,917 is not different from the world... 23 00:03:54,457 --> 00:03:56,287 that you want, Your Highness. 24 00:04:02,757 --> 00:04:05,557 I really want to see the nation... 25 00:04:09,917 --> 00:04:12,117 beyond that wall between you and the people... 26 00:04:17,357 --> 00:04:18,917 that you will create. 27 00:04:43,587 --> 00:04:44,857 Do not withdraw your sword. 28 00:04:47,727 --> 00:04:49,417 The moment you do, 29 00:04:52,317 --> 00:04:53,817 I will lose you. 30 00:05:01,957 --> 00:05:03,117 Your Highness. 31 00:05:03,157 --> 00:05:04,557 Do not withdraw your sword. 32 00:05:09,187 --> 00:05:10,257 It is my order. 33 00:05:16,257 --> 00:05:17,357 I... 34 00:05:21,687 --> 00:05:23,117 cannot obey your order. 35 00:05:27,357 --> 00:05:28,857 I am sorry, Your Highness. 36 00:05:32,857 --> 00:05:33,887 No. 37 00:05:49,817 --> 00:05:51,587 No. No. 38 00:06:03,817 --> 00:06:05,017 Stop! 39 00:06:45,787 --> 00:06:46,787 Byung Yun! 40 00:06:51,457 --> 00:06:52,487 Move. 41 00:06:58,957 --> 00:07:00,017 Your Majesty. 42 00:07:00,517 --> 00:07:01,857 Bring His Majesty inside! 43 00:07:07,817 --> 00:07:09,117 I said to step aside! 44 00:07:55,517 --> 00:07:56,517 Byung Yun. 45 00:08:01,387 --> 00:08:02,487 Do not forget. 46 00:08:07,157 --> 00:08:08,287 If I had... 47 00:08:10,457 --> 00:08:13,217 just one person in this world that I could trust, 48 00:08:17,987 --> 00:08:19,487 it would still... 49 00:08:24,557 --> 00:08:25,657 be you. 50 00:08:31,457 --> 00:08:32,717 Thank you... 51 00:08:37,857 --> 00:08:39,217 for believing... 52 00:08:47,087 --> 00:08:48,327 in me. 53 00:09:16,417 --> 00:09:17,457 Byung Yun... 54 00:09:26,417 --> 00:09:27,417 Byung Yun. 55 00:09:30,387 --> 00:09:31,387 Byung Yun. 56 00:09:56,687 --> 00:09:59,487 (May we be nothing but friends in our final moment.) 57 00:09:59,487 --> 00:10:00,887 May we be... 58 00:10:02,217 --> 00:10:03,327 nothing but friends... 59 00:10:04,457 --> 00:10:05,617 in our final moment. 60 00:10:21,587 --> 00:10:22,657 Freeze. 61 00:10:26,957 --> 00:10:30,187 Why are you exiting the palace at this hour? 62 00:10:37,087 --> 00:10:38,117 Open the gate. 63 00:10:45,417 --> 00:10:49,327 It is the King's order to take the prisoner. 64 00:10:49,457 --> 00:10:51,387 But... Master Han. 65 00:10:52,987 --> 00:10:53,987 Yes, Master. 66 00:10:54,617 --> 00:10:55,617 Open the gate. 67 00:11:03,687 --> 00:11:06,057 They are rebels! Close the gate! 68 00:11:06,917 --> 00:11:07,917 Get them! 69 00:11:16,687 --> 00:11:17,917 Please hurry. 70 00:11:20,017 --> 00:11:21,017 Let us hurry. 71 00:11:26,957 --> 00:11:28,987 What are you doing? Come out! 72 00:11:28,987 --> 00:11:30,987 I will buy you some time. 73 00:11:32,617 --> 00:11:33,617 Master Han. 74 00:11:36,157 --> 00:11:37,857 Hurry. Take him. 75 00:11:39,657 --> 00:11:40,657 Let us go. 76 00:11:40,757 --> 00:11:41,757 Hurry. 77 00:12:10,317 --> 00:12:11,587 We must go. 78 00:12:31,387 --> 00:12:33,557 Wait a moment. A moment is all I need. 79 00:12:33,557 --> 00:12:34,557 Just a moment. 80 00:12:44,987 --> 00:12:48,117 Look here. I am an old friend of his. 81 00:12:49,357 --> 00:12:51,387 Would you let me take his body? 82 00:12:52,187 --> 00:12:53,417 - No. - Wait. 83 00:12:53,787 --> 00:12:54,787 Come on. 84 00:13:07,457 --> 00:13:08,457 Chief Kim. 85 00:13:47,187 --> 00:13:51,987 (Chapter 17, An Ending for a Beginning) 86 00:13:53,787 --> 00:13:54,787 (One month later) 87 00:13:54,787 --> 00:13:58,017 Your Highness, have you woken? 88 00:14:00,487 --> 00:14:01,687 Your Highness, 89 00:14:02,217 --> 00:14:04,787 have you woken? 90 00:14:07,417 --> 00:14:11,487 Your Highness, have you woken? 91 00:14:14,287 --> 00:14:15,287 Your... 92 00:14:18,887 --> 00:14:19,917 Your Highness. 93 00:14:22,957 --> 00:14:25,157 Of course, you have not woken... 94 00:14:25,387 --> 00:14:26,787 since you are not here. 95 00:14:28,317 --> 00:14:30,117 I assume you do not need to use the restroom. 96 00:14:30,487 --> 00:14:31,787 It is fine. 97 00:14:33,157 --> 00:14:35,987 I shall take the scolding, 98 00:14:36,087 --> 00:14:37,757 so do not worry. 99 00:14:40,157 --> 00:14:41,917 Time to get scolded. 100 00:14:42,487 --> 00:14:43,487 Scolded. 101 00:14:57,817 --> 00:15:00,917 This is your first time visiting us, is it not? 102 00:15:02,757 --> 00:15:03,757 Is it? 103 00:15:05,157 --> 00:15:06,687 I am drunk often, 104 00:15:07,587 --> 00:15:09,157 so I do not remember. 105 00:15:09,817 --> 00:15:13,187 Please come by often. 106 00:15:15,587 --> 00:15:16,657 I will think about it. 107 00:15:22,757 --> 00:15:26,917 Did the Crown Prince skip the meeting again? 108 00:15:27,787 --> 00:15:30,817 He challenged your order to execute the prisoner... 109 00:15:30,817 --> 00:15:33,157 and disobeyed you last time. 110 00:15:33,557 --> 00:15:37,017 Now, he has no regard for his role as the interim king. 111 00:15:38,717 --> 00:15:41,117 Your Majesty, those appeals... 112 00:15:41,517 --> 00:15:44,657 are just some of all the letters from scholars... 113 00:15:44,957 --> 00:15:46,387 asking the Crown Prince to be dethroned. 114 00:15:47,717 --> 00:15:50,687 I said I would not address that again. 115 00:15:50,887 --> 00:15:52,217 You must know, Your Majesty. 116 00:15:53,687 --> 00:15:55,357 Please do not place... 117 00:15:55,357 --> 00:15:58,157 this nation's welfare in jeopardy, Your Majesty. 118 00:16:00,817 --> 00:16:03,417 The Crown Prince is not the person who placed... 119 00:16:03,417 --> 00:16:05,087 this nation's welfare in jeopardy. 120 00:16:09,617 --> 00:16:12,287 You hindered everything he tried to do... 121 00:16:12,287 --> 00:16:14,187 mentioning Baekwoon when it was not confirmed. 122 00:16:14,617 --> 00:16:16,157 You kept on gathering the scholars to protest... 123 00:16:16,157 --> 00:16:19,087 so that everyone could know about it. 124 00:16:19,257 --> 00:16:21,517 That is why I am saying this. 125 00:16:23,957 --> 00:16:25,087 Your Majesty. 126 00:16:25,587 --> 00:16:29,257 The Crown Prince has lost all credibility. 127 00:16:30,217 --> 00:16:32,617 He visits kisaeng's parlours more often than the court. 128 00:16:32,617 --> 00:16:34,717 It is only natural. 129 00:16:36,087 --> 00:16:38,887 Please do not confuse the matters of the state... 130 00:16:39,387 --> 00:16:41,287 and dethrone the Crown Prince. 131 00:16:41,857 --> 00:16:45,357 It is only proper to appoint a new crown prince. 132 00:16:46,957 --> 00:16:49,687 - Please be understanding. - Please be understanding. 133 00:16:49,757 --> 00:16:52,517 - Please be understanding. - Please be understanding. 134 00:16:53,317 --> 00:16:56,287 - Please be understanding. - Please be understanding. 135 00:16:57,287 --> 00:16:59,957 - Please be understanding. - Please be understanding. 136 00:17:06,217 --> 00:17:07,817 Please come back, Master. 137 00:17:10,717 --> 00:17:12,557 He is so cold. He's as cold as ice. 138 00:17:12,557 --> 00:17:13,687 Look here. 139 00:17:17,317 --> 00:17:19,117 Come and talk to me. 140 00:17:29,757 --> 00:17:32,587 How is the Prince? Is he well? 141 00:17:33,657 --> 00:17:35,027 Yes, of course. 142 00:17:35,617 --> 00:17:38,027 He gets healthier by the day. 143 00:17:38,527 --> 00:17:40,887 Good. He should. 144 00:17:41,527 --> 00:17:43,757 He will be a new crown prince soon. 145 00:17:44,027 --> 00:17:45,587 He must be healthy. 146 00:17:45,787 --> 00:17:48,487 That is also a great virtue. 147 00:17:50,157 --> 00:17:51,287 Excuse me? 148 00:17:52,717 --> 00:17:54,757 Father, what... 149 00:17:54,987 --> 00:17:57,557 did you just say? 150 00:17:57,887 --> 00:17:59,757 Why are you so surprised? 151 00:18:00,457 --> 00:18:03,557 Dongungjeon will soon need a new master, 152 00:18:03,757 --> 00:18:05,817 so you should get ready. 153 00:18:06,887 --> 00:18:08,487 Do you mean it? 154 00:18:08,717 --> 00:18:09,717 Yes. 155 00:18:09,957 --> 00:18:12,757 It is almost finished. 156 00:18:13,657 --> 00:18:14,717 Yes. 157 00:18:15,527 --> 00:18:16,857 Yes, Father. 158 00:18:30,057 --> 00:18:31,317 It is about... 159 00:18:31,787 --> 00:18:34,987 a new-born baby that was sneaked out of the palace. 160 00:18:36,057 --> 00:18:38,617 What if the baby is alive and not dead? 161 00:18:39,617 --> 00:18:41,887 Would that change things? 162 00:18:45,957 --> 00:18:48,817 Your Highness, it is I, Eunuch Sung. 163 00:18:49,317 --> 00:18:50,457 Enter. 164 00:19:15,417 --> 00:19:16,527 Byung Yun. 165 00:19:18,587 --> 00:19:19,817 I am here. 166 00:19:28,287 --> 00:19:29,457 When will you... 167 00:19:31,387 --> 00:19:33,317 respond back to me? 168 00:20:19,217 --> 00:20:22,787 Is Byung Yun okay? 169 00:20:24,417 --> 00:20:27,187 His physical wounds are almost healed. 170 00:20:30,557 --> 00:20:32,587 He must want to rest more. 171 00:20:33,887 --> 00:20:36,217 He has lived such a tiring life. 172 00:20:38,887 --> 00:20:42,027 He is probably preparing his heart to see you. 173 00:20:47,257 --> 00:20:48,617 Have you not heard... 174 00:20:50,317 --> 00:20:52,087 from Ra On at all? 175 00:20:54,257 --> 00:20:55,387 No. 176 00:20:59,657 --> 00:21:01,287 Are you disappointed? 177 00:21:03,027 --> 00:21:04,187 No. 178 00:21:05,257 --> 00:21:07,187 Thanks to that, 179 00:21:07,527 --> 00:21:09,387 I am having fun playing... 180 00:21:11,957 --> 00:21:13,357 a "catch the tail" game. 181 00:21:17,917 --> 00:21:20,587 I am closely monitoring land deeds, money... 182 00:21:20,587 --> 00:21:24,257 and people coming in and out of the Kim Family. 183 00:21:25,417 --> 00:21:26,487 I see. 184 00:21:28,057 --> 00:21:29,287 However, 185 00:21:30,257 --> 00:21:33,027 the hunt does not end even if you catch the tail. 186 00:21:33,887 --> 00:21:36,417 They may cut off their tail and run away, 187 00:21:37,157 --> 00:21:38,417 so be careful. 188 00:21:40,057 --> 00:21:42,457 Yes, I shall remember that. 189 00:21:48,357 --> 00:21:50,387 I am almost prepared. 190 00:21:51,017 --> 00:21:52,257 Please prepare to fill... 191 00:21:52,617 --> 00:21:56,017 a great void in the Royal Court that is soon to come. 192 00:22:08,987 --> 00:22:10,387 Did you look into it? 193 00:22:12,657 --> 00:22:13,757 Well... 194 00:22:15,087 --> 00:22:16,257 My goodness. 195 00:22:19,887 --> 00:22:21,657 Tell me the truth. 196 00:22:22,187 --> 00:22:23,317 Your Highness, 197 00:22:23,757 --> 00:22:25,317 I think... 198 00:22:25,657 --> 00:22:27,987 what Master Kim Yoon Sung said is true. 199 00:22:29,517 --> 00:22:30,687 What? 200 00:22:33,587 --> 00:22:34,887 Are you saying... 201 00:22:36,517 --> 00:22:38,987 that baby is really alive? 202 00:22:39,517 --> 00:22:40,587 Yes. 203 00:22:41,587 --> 00:22:43,887 There really is a baby... 204 00:22:43,887 --> 00:22:47,617 that the kisaengs are raising. 205 00:23:06,987 --> 00:23:10,617 Being dethroned is not necessarily a bad thing. 206 00:23:11,717 --> 00:23:15,087 Many princes in the past lived a long and happy life... 207 00:23:15,357 --> 00:23:17,687 after they were dethroned. 208 00:23:21,117 --> 00:23:24,057 It may be better... 209 00:23:24,587 --> 00:23:26,417 than claiming the kingship. 210 00:23:29,817 --> 00:23:31,557 It sounds enticing, 211 00:23:32,187 --> 00:23:36,087 but there is one thing stopping me. 212 00:23:43,487 --> 00:23:46,257 That is you. 213 00:23:49,457 --> 00:23:51,217 I do not think I can leave... 214 00:23:52,517 --> 00:23:55,217 with you controlling the court. 215 00:24:17,557 --> 00:24:18,687 Grandpa. 216 00:24:22,557 --> 00:24:24,317 Were you followed? 217 00:24:24,587 --> 00:24:27,057 No. I checked several times, 218 00:24:27,157 --> 00:24:28,357 but there was no one following me. 219 00:24:29,587 --> 00:24:30,657 I see. 220 00:24:33,987 --> 00:24:35,617 You have been through much. 221 00:24:38,957 --> 00:24:40,957 I heard from Mother. 222 00:24:42,287 --> 00:24:45,687 Is Byung Yun really here? 223 00:24:48,317 --> 00:24:51,157 Is he really alive? 224 00:24:53,317 --> 00:24:56,717 He's still not conscious, but he is recovering. 225 00:25:00,687 --> 00:25:01,917 I am glad. 226 00:25:02,817 --> 00:25:04,387 I am so glad. 227 00:25:07,687 --> 00:25:08,857 Come with me. 228 00:25:22,317 --> 00:25:23,417 Byung Yun. 229 00:25:25,117 --> 00:25:27,157 It is I, Sam Nom. 230 00:25:28,987 --> 00:25:32,417 Will you lie in bed while I am here? 231 00:25:38,387 --> 00:25:40,957 You must have been tired from suppressing... 232 00:25:41,987 --> 00:25:43,557 and hiding all these years. 233 00:25:45,457 --> 00:25:47,917 Is that why you are resting for so long? 234 00:25:54,017 --> 00:25:57,117 Autumn will pass at this rate. 235 00:25:59,587 --> 00:26:01,687 Please wake up... 236 00:26:02,087 --> 00:26:03,887 before all the leaves fall. 237 00:26:18,257 --> 00:26:19,257 Byung Yun. 238 00:26:21,257 --> 00:26:22,757 What is the palace like... 239 00:26:24,087 --> 00:26:25,857 when the first snow falls? 240 00:26:29,087 --> 00:26:31,287 If snow collects on Jahyeondang's big yard... 241 00:26:33,057 --> 00:26:35,887 and on top of the low roof, 242 00:26:38,157 --> 00:26:40,217 it must be very beautiful. 243 00:26:43,257 --> 00:26:44,257 It is pretty. 244 00:26:50,087 --> 00:26:51,087 Very. 245 00:26:54,057 --> 00:26:55,057 Byung Yun. 246 00:26:56,587 --> 00:26:57,987 Are you awake? 247 00:26:59,287 --> 00:27:00,317 You annoying punk. 248 00:27:02,317 --> 00:27:03,987 You still talk so much. 249 00:27:09,157 --> 00:27:10,157 Byung Yun. 250 00:27:11,787 --> 00:27:12,917 It hurts. 251 00:27:15,917 --> 00:27:16,917 Byung Yun. 252 00:27:39,057 --> 00:27:44,017 (Jahyeondang) 253 00:28:01,657 --> 00:28:02,757 All right. 254 00:28:03,387 --> 00:28:06,457 The richest person in heart across the country is me. 255 00:28:06,817 --> 00:28:09,157 I give you this... 256 00:28:09,687 --> 00:28:11,057 as a piece of affection. 257 00:28:17,487 --> 00:28:21,987 Do you know what the Crown Prince's nickname is? 258 00:28:22,817 --> 00:28:24,057 My gosh. 259 00:28:24,787 --> 00:28:27,687 What is it? Pretty Prince? 260 00:28:27,987 --> 00:28:28,987 Prince Dung. 261 00:28:30,687 --> 00:28:33,557 See? Everyone knows about it. 262 00:28:33,557 --> 00:28:34,657 Darn it. 263 00:28:38,817 --> 00:28:41,417 Did you just laugh? 264 00:28:41,417 --> 00:28:44,157 I thought he had a problem with his facial expression. 265 00:29:20,187 --> 00:29:21,757 Were you disappointed... 266 00:29:22,717 --> 00:29:23,717 that it was I? 267 00:29:24,757 --> 00:29:25,757 No. 268 00:29:27,357 --> 00:29:28,857 I was slightly surprised. 269 00:29:30,557 --> 00:29:32,057 To be honest, 270 00:29:32,057 --> 00:29:34,117 I was struggling alone lately. 271 00:29:35,157 --> 00:29:36,387 Was it because of the wedding? 272 00:29:37,757 --> 00:29:40,257 I found out who the person is... 273 00:29:41,957 --> 00:29:43,457 that you love. 274 00:29:49,517 --> 00:29:52,787 I became the Crown Princess as a transaction. 275 00:29:53,887 --> 00:29:56,017 If I want more now, 276 00:29:57,587 --> 00:29:58,857 it would be absurd. 277 00:30:02,417 --> 00:30:06,357 Thus, I plan to be true to my role. 278 00:30:09,517 --> 00:30:12,757 I cannot comfort you as she did, 279 00:30:13,787 --> 00:30:16,087 but I will remain as your assistant... 280 00:30:16,857 --> 00:30:18,787 to help you protect your throne. 281 00:30:23,217 --> 00:30:25,687 Because I am the person who will be with you... 282 00:30:27,317 --> 00:30:28,457 until the end. 283 00:30:57,257 --> 00:30:58,857 Why did you want see me? 284 00:30:59,857 --> 00:31:01,357 Do you really not know? 285 00:31:03,617 --> 00:31:05,517 Once the Crown Prince is dethroned, 286 00:31:06,657 --> 00:31:08,917 my son will become a new crown prince. 287 00:31:08,917 --> 00:31:11,357 How long will you challenge him and me? 288 00:31:13,217 --> 00:31:14,457 Your Highness. 289 00:31:15,587 --> 00:31:17,857 No. Aunt. 290 00:31:20,457 --> 00:31:23,257 I have been staying quiet after knowing the truth... 291 00:31:24,457 --> 00:31:25,887 because of this sickening blood that we share... 292 00:31:26,757 --> 00:31:29,157 although I hate to admit it. 293 00:31:32,787 --> 00:31:35,457 I thought you would want to see her at least once. 294 00:31:39,217 --> 00:31:41,087 Your and His Majesty's child... 295 00:31:41,617 --> 00:31:43,687 whom you abandoned in exchange for power. 296 00:31:47,817 --> 00:31:48,857 Shut it. 297 00:31:50,057 --> 00:31:51,587 Confess on your own. 298 00:31:53,117 --> 00:31:54,917 That is the final courtesy... 299 00:31:55,787 --> 00:31:57,287 I will show you. 300 00:32:49,787 --> 00:32:52,757 Your Highness, you cannot delay any longer. 301 00:32:52,857 --> 00:32:54,617 Please head to the Royal Office. 302 00:32:56,357 --> 00:32:57,757 Wait a minute. 303 00:33:00,287 --> 00:33:01,457 Your Highness. 304 00:33:01,557 --> 00:33:04,817 Master Jung Duk Ho is here to see you. 305 00:33:13,687 --> 00:33:15,887 So how did it go? 306 00:33:16,357 --> 00:33:19,517 He was caught just when he tried to leave the city. 307 00:33:19,857 --> 00:33:22,287 We checked and confirmed that he was the one... 308 00:33:23,217 --> 00:33:24,217 who gathered the assailants. 309 00:33:28,387 --> 00:33:29,387 I am ready. 310 00:33:30,957 --> 00:33:31,957 Let us go. 311 00:33:36,157 --> 00:33:39,617 He has not repented for his misbehaviour, 312 00:33:39,887 --> 00:33:41,917 but he rather visits kisaeng's parlours too often... 313 00:33:42,017 --> 00:33:43,917 and even gambles. 314 00:33:44,917 --> 00:33:46,517 He is not fulfilling his duties as the Crown Prince... 315 00:33:46,517 --> 00:33:48,617 and is ruining the Royal Family image. 316 00:33:49,087 --> 00:33:51,387 It must be stopped at once. 317 00:34:01,157 --> 00:34:04,987 Your Majesty, His Highness is here. 318 00:34:06,387 --> 00:34:07,387 Tell him to come in. 319 00:34:35,287 --> 00:34:36,287 Crown Prince. 320 00:34:36,957 --> 00:34:39,787 Did you sneak out again last night? 321 00:34:40,257 --> 00:34:41,387 Yes, Your Majesty. 322 00:34:44,427 --> 00:34:45,987 Where did you go? 323 00:34:48,087 --> 00:34:49,317 As the Minister of Government Administration stated, 324 00:34:49,427 --> 00:34:52,787 I went to kisaeng's parlours and to gambling dens. 325 00:35:02,687 --> 00:35:05,517 They say a good king lends his ear to the people. 326 00:35:07,157 --> 00:35:08,757 I cannot hear anything... 327 00:35:09,057 --> 00:35:10,287 from within the palace. 328 00:35:11,157 --> 00:35:12,157 Thus, 329 00:35:12,787 --> 00:35:14,357 I spent the nights with the people... 330 00:35:14,357 --> 00:35:16,557 and heard many stories and requests. 331 00:35:16,927 --> 00:35:18,317 Are those people... 332 00:35:18,787 --> 00:35:20,927 kisaengs and gamblers? 333 00:35:25,427 --> 00:35:26,427 That is correct. 334 00:35:27,287 --> 00:35:29,817 Why? Is that a problem? 335 00:35:31,817 --> 00:35:32,927 Your Majesty. 336 00:35:33,357 --> 00:35:36,457 I cannot remain silent on this. 337 00:35:37,157 --> 00:35:40,057 The scholars of all levels... 338 00:35:40,157 --> 00:35:43,017 requested the Crown Prince to be dethroned. 339 00:35:44,557 --> 00:35:47,517 Your Majesty, I request that you dethrone... 340 00:35:47,687 --> 00:35:51,117 the Crown Prince and exile him. 341 00:35:51,657 --> 00:35:54,257 Please be understanding. 342 00:35:54,357 --> 00:35:57,117 - Please be understanding. - Please be understanding. 343 00:35:58,257 --> 00:36:00,927 - Please be understanding. - Please be understanding. 344 00:36:08,117 --> 00:36:10,157 I understand what you want. 345 00:36:11,487 --> 00:36:14,427 But before I leave, 346 00:36:15,157 --> 00:36:17,217 I wish to share some stories... 347 00:36:17,217 --> 00:36:19,587 that I heard at the parlours and gambling dens. 348 00:36:22,557 --> 00:36:24,157 Would you like to hear them? 349 00:36:27,257 --> 00:36:30,587 - I really enjoyed it. - Please come again, Master. 350 00:36:33,287 --> 00:36:35,217 You look so thin. 351 00:36:35,757 --> 00:36:37,717 I could not look after you when you gave birth... 352 00:36:39,757 --> 00:36:43,017 Be careful with what you say. 353 00:36:45,317 --> 00:36:48,617 Please forgive me, Your Highness. 354 00:36:51,357 --> 00:36:53,087 Where is the baby? 355 00:36:54,817 --> 00:36:56,157 What do you mean, Your Highness? 356 00:36:58,087 --> 00:37:00,787 The baby whom the kisaengs are raising. 357 00:37:01,927 --> 00:37:04,857 I do not understand why you are looking for the baby... 358 00:37:08,217 --> 00:37:09,717 You are not... 359 00:37:12,487 --> 00:37:13,687 That cannot be. 360 00:37:14,657 --> 00:37:15,927 It is not true, is it? 361 00:37:17,957 --> 00:37:19,287 Where is the baby? 362 00:37:21,617 --> 00:37:22,927 Earlier today, 363 00:37:23,927 --> 00:37:26,487 someone took the baby... 364 00:37:26,487 --> 00:37:28,187 saying he was from the palace. 365 00:37:29,187 --> 00:37:30,557 Someone from the palace? 366 00:37:45,557 --> 00:37:48,427 Crown Prince, what are you doing? 367 00:37:51,717 --> 00:37:55,287 Your Majesty, please allow me some time. 368 00:37:58,857 --> 00:38:00,017 I give you my permission. 369 00:38:06,317 --> 00:38:10,117 Look closely to see if there is anyone familiar. 370 00:38:18,057 --> 00:38:19,317 Your Highness, 371 00:38:19,927 --> 00:38:22,657 why are their eyes closed? 372 00:38:23,257 --> 00:38:24,387 Well... 373 00:38:26,057 --> 00:38:27,157 What do you think? 374 00:38:32,187 --> 00:38:35,387 It is because they all died. 375 00:38:43,357 --> 00:38:45,157 They died because of what they said. 376 00:38:45,717 --> 00:38:47,817 Some of them died even before they started talking. 377 00:38:48,987 --> 00:38:51,217 I assume the killer thought they wouldn't be able to... 378 00:38:51,617 --> 00:38:53,117 talk once they are dead. 379 00:38:53,587 --> 00:38:55,057 I was surprised... 380 00:38:56,457 --> 00:38:58,757 by how much proof they left behind. 381 00:39:02,787 --> 00:39:05,717 I looked into the assailants who attacked Dongungjeon. 382 00:39:06,317 --> 00:39:08,857 I discovered who gathered the assailants, 383 00:39:09,017 --> 00:39:11,687 paid them and gave them the order. 384 00:39:15,217 --> 00:39:17,887 It was proved to be done by Baekwoon already. 385 00:39:18,517 --> 00:39:20,017 We can just ask him. 386 00:39:21,257 --> 00:39:22,387 Let him in. 387 00:39:47,927 --> 00:39:51,787 Is the person who asked you to gather assailants here? 388 00:40:07,517 --> 00:40:08,687 Yes, Your Highness. 389 00:40:12,587 --> 00:40:13,717 Point him out. 390 00:40:25,717 --> 00:40:26,957 They are the ones. 391 00:40:37,427 --> 00:40:40,517 The money and farmland given to the assailants. 392 00:40:40,817 --> 00:40:42,187 Whom did those belong to? 393 00:40:42,687 --> 00:40:46,487 We confirmed those were Minister Kim Eui Gyo's. 394 00:40:47,217 --> 00:40:50,257 These are his secret ledgers. 395 00:40:57,657 --> 00:40:58,857 My goodness. 396 00:40:59,557 --> 00:41:02,887 This is absurd. 397 00:41:03,057 --> 00:41:04,357 Tell the truth right now. 398 00:41:04,657 --> 00:41:08,017 Who hired them and disguised them into Baekwoon? 399 00:41:08,817 --> 00:41:11,957 They are Ministers Kim Eui Gyo and Kim Geun Gyo. 400 00:41:12,757 --> 00:41:14,887 I don't deserve your mercy, Your Highness! 401 00:41:22,157 --> 00:41:23,457 Ministers Kim Eui Gyo and Kim Geun Gyo! 402 00:41:24,117 --> 00:41:26,927 Is what the Crown Prince said really true? 403 00:41:26,987 --> 00:41:28,057 Your Majesty. 404 00:41:28,357 --> 00:41:30,817 His words are not trustworthy... 405 00:41:30,817 --> 00:41:32,717 since he heard it from kisaengs and gamblers. 406 00:41:33,757 --> 00:41:36,757 This is a conspiracy against us. 407 00:41:36,757 --> 00:41:38,517 Are you still denying it? 408 00:41:39,757 --> 00:41:42,087 - Chief Magistrate. - Yes, Your Highness. 409 00:41:42,217 --> 00:41:45,017 Arrest the two this instant and interrogate them... 410 00:41:45,017 --> 00:41:46,857 to find out about everything they have done. 411 00:41:46,887 --> 00:41:48,157 Yes, Your Highness. 412 00:41:48,157 --> 00:41:50,287 Your Majesty, this is unfair. 413 00:41:51,257 --> 00:41:53,257 Let go of me! How dare you treat me like this? 414 00:41:53,257 --> 00:41:55,757 Your Majesty, I have done nothing wrong. 415 00:41:55,757 --> 00:41:58,557 Your Majesty, I am innocent. 416 00:41:59,187 --> 00:42:00,587 Your Majesty! 417 00:42:01,057 --> 00:42:03,257 Let go of me! Let go! 418 00:42:03,387 --> 00:42:05,087 This is unjust! 419 00:42:29,557 --> 00:42:31,117 You said the hunt does not end... 420 00:42:31,657 --> 00:42:33,887 even if I catch the tail. 421 00:42:36,187 --> 00:42:38,617 What do you think I should do to prevent him from... 422 00:42:39,857 --> 00:42:41,387 cutting off his tail and running away? 423 00:42:43,017 --> 00:42:46,617 It is not easy to catch a large tiger in one try. 424 00:42:48,927 --> 00:42:51,817 Cut off his right arm first and then his left arm. 425 00:42:52,817 --> 00:42:55,787 Lastly, cut off his head. Until you finish all this, 426 00:42:57,287 --> 00:42:59,287 you must never let your guard down. 427 00:43:14,557 --> 00:43:18,157 I have something else to show you, Premier Kim. 428 00:43:27,617 --> 00:43:28,657 This is... 429 00:43:28,927 --> 00:43:31,757 a court lady who was killed secretly not long ago. 430 00:43:34,817 --> 00:43:38,057 She gave birth to a baby right before she died. 431 00:43:41,317 --> 00:43:45,017 However, I could not find her baby. 432 00:43:46,917 --> 00:43:48,757 I wonder what is the story behind this. 433 00:43:51,087 --> 00:43:54,457 Are you not curious about this woman? 434 00:44:12,157 --> 00:44:13,987 The baby is adorable. 435 00:44:15,887 --> 00:44:17,687 Look at me. 436 00:44:19,487 --> 00:44:21,657 It is all right. 437 00:44:22,657 --> 00:44:23,987 How cute! 438 00:44:24,817 --> 00:44:27,257 - Baby. - She's so cute. 439 00:44:27,287 --> 00:44:30,157 Did you see that? Smile. 440 00:44:30,557 --> 00:44:31,687 Smile. 441 00:44:32,917 --> 00:44:34,057 Earlier today, 442 00:44:34,657 --> 00:44:38,187 someone took the baby saying he was from the palace. 443 00:44:47,087 --> 00:44:48,857 Did you say the Crown Prince brought this baby? 444 00:44:49,257 --> 00:44:50,317 Yes, Your Highness. 445 00:44:50,987 --> 00:44:54,717 He said he has to keep her for a while for some reason. 446 00:44:55,417 --> 00:44:57,987 He asked a Dongungjeon court lady to take care of her. 447 00:44:58,017 --> 00:45:00,017 She was so cute when I first saw her, 448 00:45:00,317 --> 00:45:02,857 so I asked His Highness to let me bring her here. 449 00:45:04,717 --> 00:45:05,787 I see. 450 00:45:07,757 --> 00:45:08,987 Please take a look. 451 00:45:13,317 --> 00:45:15,457 Is she not very pretty? 452 00:45:37,957 --> 00:45:39,417 Does it still hurt? 453 00:45:41,587 --> 00:45:43,917 I am fine, Your Highness. 454 00:45:44,717 --> 00:45:46,617 You slept for so long. 455 00:45:48,187 --> 00:45:50,687 Maybe I was too ashamed to see you. 456 00:45:54,257 --> 00:45:58,957 You protected me and the maiden I love. 457 00:46:02,787 --> 00:46:03,987 Above all, 458 00:46:05,787 --> 00:46:07,487 thank you for coming back. 459 00:46:23,157 --> 00:46:24,157 She... 460 00:46:26,187 --> 00:46:27,917 comes here from time to time... 461 00:46:29,057 --> 00:46:30,457 to attend to me. 462 00:46:37,417 --> 00:46:39,017 When I am done preparing everything, 463 00:46:40,017 --> 00:46:41,857 I shall bring her back to my side. 464 00:46:45,857 --> 00:46:47,787 I shall make her laugh and chat... 465 00:46:48,017 --> 00:46:49,017 by my side just as she used to. 466 00:46:50,287 --> 00:46:52,287 I shall make her happy again. 467 00:46:56,857 --> 00:46:58,287 I am almost there. 468 00:47:01,717 --> 00:47:02,717 When it is all over, 469 00:47:03,857 --> 00:47:04,857 shall the three of us... 470 00:47:06,887 --> 00:47:08,857 sit around together at Jahyeondang... 471 00:47:10,457 --> 00:47:11,487 and have a drink? 472 00:47:47,817 --> 00:47:49,387 Pardon? 473 00:47:50,387 --> 00:47:53,287 I asked why we should put him on the throne. 474 00:47:53,887 --> 00:47:54,887 After all, 475 00:47:55,587 --> 00:47:57,917 he is not the King's son. 476 00:48:02,917 --> 00:48:04,657 How could you say such nonsense? 477 00:48:07,187 --> 00:48:09,717 Do not scorn the Royal Family of Joseon. 478 00:48:10,417 --> 00:48:13,057 What else could disgrace the Royal Family more... 479 00:48:13,057 --> 00:48:15,257 other than ruining its legitimacy? 480 00:48:16,587 --> 00:48:19,087 The baby is the King's son... 481 00:48:19,457 --> 00:48:21,617 whom I gave birth to. 482 00:48:22,287 --> 00:48:23,287 That is good. 483 00:48:24,217 --> 00:48:26,887 You will have to keep making efforts... 484 00:48:26,987 --> 00:48:29,317 to make everyone in the palace believe it... 485 00:48:29,857 --> 00:48:32,857 and to keep them from having a doubt. 486 00:48:35,517 --> 00:48:36,617 Father. 487 00:48:37,357 --> 00:48:39,357 If you fail to do so, 488 00:48:40,357 --> 00:48:42,857 your life will not be spared. 489 00:48:45,257 --> 00:48:46,287 Premier Kim. 490 00:48:50,717 --> 00:48:52,117 Please sit down. 491 00:49:00,657 --> 00:49:03,017 Do you think you will be safe? 492 00:49:05,017 --> 00:49:06,017 Are you... 493 00:49:06,757 --> 00:49:08,917 threatening me, Your Highness? 494 00:49:10,957 --> 00:49:12,117 I have no choice. 495 00:49:13,917 --> 00:49:15,587 I am aware of who you are. 496 00:49:16,787 --> 00:49:19,617 You have my life in your hands. 497 00:49:21,017 --> 00:49:22,987 You are also my saviour... 498 00:49:22,987 --> 00:49:25,717 who made a lowly girl like me become the Queen. 499 00:49:27,857 --> 00:49:30,517 However, you should know that your life is... 500 00:49:30,517 --> 00:49:33,457 in my hands for the same reason. 501 00:49:35,787 --> 00:49:37,387 You made me the Queen... 502 00:49:38,187 --> 00:49:40,557 when I did not even know my father... 503 00:49:40,557 --> 00:49:43,187 and grew up among kisaengs. 504 00:49:45,717 --> 00:49:48,787 What else other than this could... 505 00:49:48,787 --> 00:49:52,087 disgrace the Royal Family? 506 00:49:53,187 --> 00:49:54,187 Shut... 507 00:49:55,757 --> 00:49:57,387 that mouth. 508 00:49:59,687 --> 00:50:01,587 The next time you threaten me, 509 00:50:04,687 --> 00:50:07,757 you better brace yourself. 510 00:50:20,317 --> 00:50:21,787 When I was little and did not know anything, 511 00:50:22,617 --> 00:50:24,457 I was jealous of you, Your Highness. 512 00:50:26,617 --> 00:50:28,787 I thought even though I was from the family in power, 513 00:50:30,217 --> 00:50:32,357 I would only be one of your subjects. 514 00:50:34,757 --> 00:50:35,857 I know that. 515 00:50:37,017 --> 00:50:38,017 That is why... 516 00:50:38,787 --> 00:50:41,287 I always wanted to have friends. 517 00:50:43,957 --> 00:50:45,957 No matter how hard we tried to be close, 518 00:50:47,817 --> 00:50:48,817 I am... 519 00:50:49,257 --> 00:50:51,687 You are the Crown Prince whom I must obey. 520 00:50:53,487 --> 00:50:54,557 Is that why... 521 00:50:56,357 --> 00:50:58,487 we ended up this way? 522 00:51:01,817 --> 00:51:02,817 You, 523 00:51:03,717 --> 00:51:04,717 Byung Yun... 524 00:51:05,817 --> 00:51:06,817 and I. 525 00:51:10,157 --> 00:51:12,457 Why must we fight against each other? 526 00:51:16,287 --> 00:51:17,587 From my grandfather... 527 00:51:18,957 --> 00:51:20,957 and my position to be the successor of my family, 528 00:51:22,487 --> 00:51:24,187 I have always wanted to run away. 529 00:51:27,357 --> 00:51:28,817 You might not believe me, though. 530 00:51:32,057 --> 00:51:33,057 I do. 531 00:51:37,017 --> 00:51:38,787 I wished to run away... 532 00:51:40,487 --> 00:51:42,687 from my position if I could as well. 533 00:51:53,457 --> 00:51:56,457 I shall do what I have to do. 534 00:51:59,217 --> 00:52:01,187 Please do what you believe is right. 535 00:52:03,087 --> 00:52:04,087 However, 536 00:52:06,557 --> 00:52:08,117 I am worried... 537 00:52:09,757 --> 00:52:11,117 I might hurt you. 538 00:52:14,817 --> 00:52:16,087 I am worried... 539 00:52:17,287 --> 00:52:19,217 I might want to protect my family. 540 00:52:26,417 --> 00:52:27,417 Thus, 541 00:52:28,387 --> 00:52:30,057 even if something happens, 542 00:52:32,287 --> 00:52:34,587 there is no need to feel apologetic. 543 00:52:35,487 --> 00:52:37,557 Neither of us need to feel sorry. 544 00:52:41,387 --> 00:52:43,487 We started this knowing what could happen. 545 00:53:18,317 --> 00:53:21,117 (8 years ago) 546 00:53:25,787 --> 00:53:26,787 Did you see him? 547 00:53:26,787 --> 00:53:29,887 Yes, Master. I took a close look... 548 00:53:29,887 --> 00:53:31,987 at the Crown Prince. 549 00:53:32,317 --> 00:53:34,357 Tell me what you think. 550 00:53:34,687 --> 00:53:37,087 I could feel the dignity of the Royal Family... 551 00:53:37,187 --> 00:53:38,817 in his face. 552 00:53:40,457 --> 00:53:41,987 However, 553 00:53:42,287 --> 00:53:45,117 there is one thing... 554 00:53:45,317 --> 00:53:46,317 What is it? 555 00:53:46,617 --> 00:53:48,357 Do not hesitate and tell me. 556 00:53:48,957 --> 00:53:49,987 Actually, 557 00:53:51,517 --> 00:53:53,787 he's destined to die young. 558 00:53:55,487 --> 00:53:58,917 I also felt an uncommon energy... 559 00:53:59,057 --> 00:54:01,357 from one of his friends. 560 00:54:04,487 --> 00:54:05,487 Yoon Sung. 561 00:54:06,557 --> 00:54:07,557 Grandfather. 562 00:54:08,217 --> 00:54:11,917 He has the face of someone who is... 563 00:54:12,617 --> 00:54:16,057 destined to become a sage king. 564 00:54:16,817 --> 00:54:19,417 He was wearing a headgear embroidered with a crane... 565 00:54:23,117 --> 00:54:26,587 If the next king will not be from the Lee Family, 566 00:54:27,287 --> 00:54:29,757 I should put the right person on the throne. 567 00:54:48,017 --> 00:54:49,117 Did you want to see me, Grandfather? 568 00:55:32,487 --> 00:55:35,887 Your Highness, the Crown Princess is here. 569 00:55:38,387 --> 00:55:39,387 Escort her in. 570 00:56:02,457 --> 00:56:04,387 What brings you here at such late hour? 571 00:56:05,487 --> 00:56:06,487 Your Highness. 572 00:56:07,257 --> 00:56:10,387 I heard the royal physicians made you medicinal herbs, 573 00:56:10,657 --> 00:56:13,317 but you refused to have it. 574 00:56:50,957 --> 00:56:52,387 Please drink it. 575 00:56:54,187 --> 00:56:55,957 - Crown Princess. - Please... 576 00:56:56,587 --> 00:56:59,417 help me fulfil my duties... 577 00:56:59,957 --> 00:57:01,557 as the Crown Princess. 578 00:57:25,457 --> 00:57:27,417 Wait. Do not drink it. 579 00:58:13,157 --> 00:58:14,157 Your Highness. 580 00:58:14,457 --> 00:58:16,787 - Your Highness! - Your Highness. 581 00:58:16,887 --> 00:58:18,717 Your Highness! Your Highness! 582 00:58:18,817 --> 00:58:20,587 My goodness, Your Highness. 583 00:58:20,657 --> 00:58:21,817 Your Highness. 584 00:58:22,617 --> 00:58:23,757 Your Highness.