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What visitor?

Them.

What brings you here?

Are you Ulwoodong?

What brings you here at this time of night?

I'm here to see my husband.

Are you Mr. Lee's wife?

Will you escort him out or must I go inside?

Why won't you answer me?

Mr. Lee didn't come by tonight.

What?

Do you expect me to believe that?

Even if he were inside, I wouldn't be able to bring him out.

But then, I couldn't let you in either.

It's cold outside.

Why don't you come inside and talk over some tea?

I'll lead the way.

Episode 37

I heard my husband frequents your home.

How close are you?

He's a friend who comes by to hear me play music.

A friend?

I heard your husband is a royal.

Royals have rules. Men and women can't be friends.

You haven't yet heard about me?

I had trouble with my husband, and my family disowned me.

So I decided to live alone, away from family and men's control.

To me, men, women, royals, commoners are all the same.

Anyone can be my friend if they appreciate me and my music.

I'm not here because I'm jealous.

Mr. Lee is no ordinary man.

If word of his visits gets out, he will get into big trouble.

I have an idea of his position.

We met each other by chance.

I don't want him to get into trouble.

I know my place, so don't worry.

Can you stop him from visiting?

I won't entertain him ever again.

Keep your word. I'll leave you now.

He said you were the love of his life.

I wanted to meet you. Now I see why he loves you so much.

I won't want to see you ever again.

Take care.

Why did you leave when you know he was inside?

She really is...

as beautiful as they say.

Right? You need to stop him...

or he'll be in trouble.

Beodeul.

How dare you say that.

You'll upset the queen.

Didn't you see his shoes on the step?

Chuh-sun.

Wait here and escort the king back.

I'm afraid he might get hurt walking back alone in the dark.

Yes, Your Highness.

I'm so sorry.

She truly cares for you very much.

How could you leave her to come and see me?

My love for my wife hasn't changed.

But I truly love you too.

How convenient.

You love both your wife and me?

A woman can love only one man.

How can a man love several women at a time?

Don't upset your wife anymore.

I should leave. I'll come by again.

Don't ever visit me again.

I didn't hear that.

Can you leave your wife for me?

Don't come by again unless you can leave her for me.

Why did you bring her here?

She practically begged me.

Who do you serve?

You're MY subject.

How could you do this knowing what would happen?

She's been very worried about all your outings.

I could no longer lie to her knowing how she feels.

You weren't loyal to me.

Your Majesty...

What? The queen herself went to Ulwoodong's house?

The king left shortly after she left for the palace.

How could this happen?

I don't know either.

The queen is very thoughtful, so she won't mention it.

But things will get very bad if the king keeps visiting Ulwoodong.

Chamomile tea will warm you up.

Lady Oh.

You mustn't tell anyone about tonight.

I won't.

The queen will be very upset.

Spend the night with her and patch things up.

Fine. I'll do as you say.

Let's go and see her.

What's the matter?

It's nothing. I don't feel too well.

It's because you went out in the cold. I'll get your bed ready.

Thanks.

Your Highness, the king is here.

Where were you?

The queen isn't feeling very well.

You can ask her tomorrow.

You stay out of it!

You should know very well where I went tonight.

What?

There are all kinds of rumors regarding your outings.

Even the ministers are getting worried.

I told you not to worry about me.

How could you get Chuh-sun to take you there?

I will pretend I heard and saw nothing tonight.

So you should put the past behind you.

I'd rather you yell at me. Demand an explanation!

You're my husband, but you're also king.

If your authority diminishes, it might be the downfall of our nation.

What about the work you put in to make the nation what it is now?

I don't want to see you bow to the ministers' pressure.

I still remember the day you said you'd comfort the suffering people.

I'll wait for you to keep your word.

You remind me of my mother.

I don't want to see you for a while.

Your Majesty...

How could he do this to me?

He's so cruel.

Your Highness...

I've decided to sell my riches to feed the poor people.

But my riches alone...

will barely feed those in the capital.

If you could do the same,

the people will praise you. What do you think?

But we must...

save food and money to preserve the monarchy.

Please give it some more thought.

I know I should put law and morals before anything.

But law and morals are nothing to people who are starving.

I won't force you.

You're free to make your own decision.

Here's the list of people to receive relief.

Mr. Jung, sell the assets and buy the rice.

Mr. Um and Mr. Park, you two distribute the rice.

Yes, sir.

He'll deplete all we have.

I don't know what the king is thinking.

Neither do I.

He can't expect to save everyone.

This might lead to nothing.

Still, we must obey his order.

We must. Get to work.

Yes, sir.

Record every item that's taken out.

Exchange them with rice and distribute it evenly.

Make sure no one steals or sells for a profit.

Yes, sir.

Someone asked to see you.

You asked for me?

Mr. Jung.

How've you been?

Why did you disappear three years ago?

Where have you been?

I'll tell you later.

I heard the king's outings are causing trouble.

How do you know that?

Mr. Jo told me.

Do you know who this Ulwoodong is?

As Captain of Investigations, you'll know what's going on.

Tell me what you know.

She was married to a royal, but he kicked her out when she had an affair.

Now she goes around sleeping with anyone and everyone.

She must be quite a character.

I'd like to meet her.

She put the king in grave danger.

We must find out who tried to kill him.

It must have been one of Ulwoodong's associates.

This might even make you Head of Eunuchs.

I was so happy to hear the news.

The more children the queen has, the more our nation will prosper.

It's all thanks to you.

Buddha has rewarded your devotion.

Thank you.

Why are you so gloomy? Is something bothering you?

Not at all.

She has severe morning sickness.

I'll tell the cook to make you something nice.

Thank you.

I hope you have another son.

Queen Yoon went out last night.

Did she really?

Make sure Queens Junghee and Insoo don't find out.

How can we stop rumors that have already spread?

Something must be done about this.

How could she go against a rule when she loves forcing them on us?

Mr. Kim, her lover, accompanied her. I wonder what they got up to.

That's enough.

You should know that...

slandering the queen won't do us any good.

Why does she act like she's so innocent?

Your Highness, Royal Lady Um is here.

What?

Is it true the queen went out late at night?

I swear it's the truth.

Please investigate what happened and teach her a lesson.

There's so much tension around here.

It's all because of the king's outings.|

I'm worried the rumors are getting out of hand.

Chuh-sun, is it true that...

the queen followed him?

Who said such nonsense?

I don't think it's nonsense.

I heard Queen Insoo found out and she's very angry.

She's questioning Queen Yoon.

What? Are you sure?

I heard you went out last night. Did you really, Queen Yoon?

I believe it's just a rumor, but I want to hear the truth.

I did.

You're a very rational person.

There must've been a reason why you went out when you're pregnant.

Why did you go out?

I can't tell you.

What?

I'll accept any punishment, but please don't ask any further.

Who will want to obey the rules when the queen herself disobeys them?

I'm sorry.

Lady Oh.

Tell me where the queen went.

It's my fault, Your Highness. Punish me instead.

What's been going on in my absence?!

It's my fault, Your Highness, not Lady Oh's.

Whip me instead.

Lady Oh.

If the queen wishes to bend the rules, it's your duty to stop her.

Why did you escort her out?

You still won't answer?

Your Highness...

Be quiet, Queen Yoon.

How dare you disobey me.

You want to be beaten even more?

Your Highness, Prince Yoong is here.

Please forgive my mother and Lady Oh.

I feel so sorry for them.

I'm done. It'll be fine after it heals.

Thank you.

I'm sorry about that.

I'm fine. You should worry about your baby.

Chuh-sun, I'm sure the king is angry with you too.

I'm so sorry.

You did what's best for the king. Don't blame yourself too much.

If only the king understood me half as much as you do.

Your Highness, Lady Oh is here.

Let her in.

Sit down.

Lady Oh.

I sent you away once for not telling me my son's whereabouts.

I did so because I feared you would spoil him.

I understand.

I don't approve of the queen's outing.

If you really care for her, you should've stopped her.

Leave the palace as soon as it dawns.

Your Highness...

I've made up my mind.

We did as the king said,

but we can't do much with only what he has.

I'm really worried.

The king is concerned for his people.

You're right, he can't feed everyone.

But I'm sure the ministers and governors will follow his lead.

We eunuchs should collect money to help the people too.

Pardon? But we...

Why, you don't want to?

It's not that, sir.

I'll follow your order.

I'll tell the seniors, you tell the captains.

Yes, sir.

By the way, I heard Queen Insoo threw out Lady Oh.

What?

Your Highness, please let her stay.

I insisted on the outing, so it's not her fault.

She's responsible for your welfare, Queen Yoon.

I can't forgive her for letting you out in the cold when you're pregnant.

Forgive Lady Oh and punish me instead.

I want to punish you, but...

I can't because you're pregnant, so be thankful it will end at this.

She has a point.

You shouldn't have done what you did.

Queen Yoon, accept Queen Insoo's decision.

I know Lady Oh deserves to be punished, but don't you think this is too much?

It's the only way to stop people from talking.

I wonder why the queen went out at night.

She heard rumors the king was in love with another woman and became jealous.

What, did you just say she's jealous?

I believe she is.

I'm so sorry there's nothing I can do to keep you here.

I'm sorry for causing such trouble.

I'll get Queen Insoo to let you come back when she has calmed down.

Why don't you stay with my mother until then?

Don't worry about me. I'll find a place to stay.

Life here was bearable for me because I had you.

I wonder how I'll manage without you.

Beodeul will fill in for me.

Beodeul, look after the queen.

Ma'am...

I will.

Your Highness, please focus on your baby.

Where are you going?

I'm leaving the palace.

What? You're leaving?

What should I do?

She's being punished for Queen Yoon's outing.

Chuh-sun.

You're the only one the queen can trust.

Look after her as best you can.

Ma'am...

Will you promise?

I will, ma'am.

You gave me your word.

Beodeul, look after the queen.

Don't tell anyone what goes on around her.

I won't.

Nurse.

Wait.

You're leaving without even saying goodbye to me?

Your Majesty...

I can't let you leave like this.

Let me talk to Queen Insoo. Don't go.

My staying will do neither you nor Queen Yoon any good.

Let me go.

Queen Yoon didn't prove her innocence...

for fear it would harm your reputation.

If you know how much she loves you, please stop visiting Ulwoodong.

It's my last wish.

Nurse...

Your Majesty.

Please become a great king.

I heard you're leaving the palace.

I got thrown out.

Don't say that.

You mean more than the world to me.

Don't worry. I'll find you a place to stay.

Lady Na, you serve the queen from now on.

Yes, ma'am.

She's too honest and upright.

We mustn't let her ruin our system or our reputation.

Make sure to report all that she says and does.

Yes, ma'am.

Lady Oh has left.

How could you let your distrust for me cause such a tragedy?

That's too harsh.

It wouldn't have happened had you not betrayed me.

Queen Yoon!

Lady Oh chose to remain loyal by leaving.

Why won't you admit you did wrong but blame everything on me?

I'm very disappointed in you.

I didn't know you felt that way about me.

You're right. It's all my fault. I'm a useless husband!

Your Majesty.

I've never been here, yet it's so familiar.

It should be. You lived here 2 3 years ago.

Pardon? Then... ?

If you stay here, you might regain your memory.

But I don't want to give you any more trouble.

I promised your husband I'd look after you.

I couldn't find your child, so at least let me keep my word.

I'm Jung Han-soo, Captain of Investigations.

What brings you here?

I heard you don't live with your wife because she had an affair.

Is that true?

What?!

How can you ask such personal questions!

I'm doing this for the king.

Tell me all about the silversmith she slept with.

I can't believe she's causing me so much trouble.

Jigubi, you really are the best silversmith around.

- Will you buy them? - Of course.

Bring everything else you have.

See you again.

Get him!

What, you lost him?

I'm sorry.

He was a fast runner.

I have men looking for him, so we will be able to find him.

You must get him alive.

He attacked the king. Shouldn't you just kill him?

We can kill him whenever we want.

We need to find out who's been involved with Ulwoodong.

Pardon? Why... ?

Just to be sure.

The ministers will throw a fit if they find out the king's involved.

In order to protect him, we need to find out who else has been seeing her.

Sulyoung's right.

If she only dates royals or nobles, we can say the king fell for a dancer.

But if not, this might be the beginning of a huge crisis.

What will you do about Ulwoodong?

It's been a while. Have you been well?

How dare you come in my house.

Mr. Jo called her back.

What? He did?

I'll see you around.

Why did you let that witch back in?

She even threatened your life.

It's all in the past.

You'll be seeing her often, so let go of the past.

One shouldn't adopt anything that can think for itself.

She'll try to harm you again one day.

Mark my words.

Don't worry, I'll be careful.

Ma'am, are you really over Mr. Lee?

Will you really give up on him?

I lured men into my home and mocked them and their titles.

I tattooed my name on their arm and watched them beg for my love.

I took out my anger towards the world on them.

I thought Mr. Lee was just one of those men.

But why do I feel so empty?

I'm sure Buddha will give the queen another son.

I just want her to be healthy.

Don't worry, she'll be fine.

Have you been praying for the queen?

What brings you here? Did the queen send you?

I moved out of the palace.

What? What happened?

I'm sorry I couldn't fulfill my duty.

That has to be buried with you. Treasure it with your life.

Thanks so much, mister.

Ja-chi. Forget...

the past and start afresh.

Mr. Choi, what are you carrying?

What's inside that urn?

My testes.

But you were born without any testes.

So what's inside that?

Gold from the palace or something?

Stop it!

You want a eunuch's testes?

Isn't that strange?

Ja-chi was born without any testes.

I just wanted a peek. It's not like I wanted to share it.

If you want, I'll castrate Mr. Choi and put his testes in an urn for you.

Would you mind?

What? Then those really are... ?

Goodness.

Let's go get you castrated.

Chuh-sun, slow down. Try to eat something too.

Leave me alone. I really want to get drunk.

Don't blame yourself too much. We have to do as we're told.

Yeah, don't feel too bad. Try to get over it.

I wonder why Mr. Kim's so upset.

I'll make you feel much better tonight.

You want to spend the night with a eunuch?

Eunuchs are men too.

Alright, I'll sleep with you tonight.

Why are you doing this? You're drunk, let's go back.

Move.

I'm sleeping with Wolhyang tonight.

Chuh-sun. Chuh-sun!

How could he do this to me?

He's like a different person tonight. Even Bi couldn't make him smile.

He's just very upset. Let's go.

You'll just leave him here?

What else can we do? He needs to vent out his frustration.

You have to untie my jacket.

Don't be shy.

Whether you have testes or not doesn't matter.

It's the affection that counts.

What made you drink so much?

Throw everything up.

It'll make you feel much better.

What's wrong?

What on earth exactly is lust?

What makes the king betray the love of his life?

And what makes a loyal servant sleep with a court maid?

I wanted to find out.

So I tried to sleep with a woman.

But...

I just couldn't...

You seem very confused. That's why life isn't easy.

No one can tell you the answer.

You must find out yourself.

It'll take time, but you'll find your way.

Lady Na, I must see the king.

It's late, Your Highness.

I want to know what he's thinking.

Our conflict will just cause even more trouble.

If I did anything wrong, I must apologize and work things out.

Your Majesty, Mr. Kim is here.

Let him in.

What brings you here so late at night?

I came to ask you a question.

Sit down.

Have you been drinking?

I'm sorry.

But I had to because I just couldn't think straight.

What?

Your Majesty, do you love Queen Yoon?

What is this lust that makes you betray the love of your life?

What are you talking about?

I trusted you'd keep your word.

I believed in your love for the queen.

So why are you hurting her for another woman?

Shut it!

You're going too far.

I castrated myself and became a eunuch to keep my word and protect the queen.

Because I trusted you.

I saw how you loved and cherished each other.

I never once regretted doing what I did.

But now I regret it very much.

Why are you upsetting the queen so much?

My heart breaks whenever I see her cry.

I am so disappointed in you.

I think you're too drunk. You should go.

Not until I hear what you're thinking.

Tell me, Your Majesty.

Why did you betray your love?

Why?

I also believed my love for the queen wouldn't change.

And I still believe so.

But I can't stop thinking about that woman.

I think I'm in love with her.

Your Majesty...

Shall I announce you?

No.

I guess I can't have anything at all

I bet all I had, yet I'm still alone

Perhaps I have to wait even longer

Or perhaps we just weren't meant to be

I fear life even more than death

I can't run away, I can't even hide

I pray at night, alone under the moon

I wish it could all end right now

My love sways and wanders