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What I am saying is that
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I want you to become my concubine.
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Captain.
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Yes, Your Majesty.
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How well
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do you know the hearts of women?
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Your Majesty?
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It's nothing.
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Your Majesty!
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If it is a woman's heart
you're curious about,
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I am indeed an expert.
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What would you
like to ask me, Your Majesty?
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Well…
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I wonder how…
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you can win a woman's affection…
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Or…
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How you can…
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Never mind.
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Your Majesty,
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as you know, I was married not too long ago.
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I had chased her for some time and asked for her hand in marriage,
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but she would not give me an answer.
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The frustration was made worse because she had me wait without an answer.
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Of course. So?
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At first, I thought I would seduce her with my manly charms
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so I made a show of my sword skills…
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Apologies, Your Majesty.
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I showed her my agility with bow and arrow with bulls-eye after bulls-eye.
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But, she distanced herself from me saying that I scared her.
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Why would… So?
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One day, as I was training
the new recruits,
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- I hurt my hand.
- I remember that.
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I didn't want to show my weakness
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so I did my best to avoid
the object of my affections.
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But... suddenly, she began to show interest in me.
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Once, she approached me and asked,
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"Have you eaten?"
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When I replied, "I could not eat
because of my injured hand,"
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she fed me a bowl of rice stew.
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Once she asked,
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"Did you wash your face?"
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When I said, "I could not because of my injured hand,"
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she said, "Oh, you filthy man,"
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and washed my face for me.
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Do you understand, Your Majesty?
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Understand what?
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Your Majesty.
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To win her affections,
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you must pretend to be weak and pathetic
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so that she may take pity on you.
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That's the way to a woman's heart.
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Pretend to be weak
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and pathetic?
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Yes, Your Majesty.
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Is this true?
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I would wager my life on it.
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Pretend to be weak... and pathetic?
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Captain!
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It must be assassins!
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Bring them to me alive.
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Yes, Your Majesty.
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Attack!
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An incident has occurred
in the palace.
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The palace was infiltrated by assassins,
who made an attempt on the King's life.
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Is His Majesty unharmed?
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Fortunately, he managed to
come out of it unscathed.
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He has commanded a search.
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The assassins must still be
hiding in the palace.
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Pair up and search the palace grounds.
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Yes, my lady.
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- Hurry.
- Let's go together.
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Let's go.
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You don't have anything
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to do with today's incident, do you?
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Shouldn't that be obvious?
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I can't believe you're suspecting me.
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Did you hear that?
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What?
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I didn't hear anything.
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Something moved over there.
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Let's go.
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But we should investigate.
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Stop!
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What if it really is an assassin?
There's only the two of us.
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- But we were commanded to search for--
- Hey!
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We are not even soldiers.
There's nothing we can do.
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You don't want to get hurt, do you?
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See?
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There is nothing here.
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Let's go.
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Captain.
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Yes, Lord Hong?
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Arrest the traitor.
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Yes, my lord.
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Arrest her!
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Yes, my lord!
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How dare a court lady
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attempt to murder His Majesty?
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- Take her away.
- Yes, my lord.
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Take her away.
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But…
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will you be all right?
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What do you mean?
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You've falsified your identity.
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You're listed as a daughter of
Princess Hyebin's servant.
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But your father was a soldier.
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My father passed away in Imonyeon*.
Year of the Horse)
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Was he
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a royal guardsman
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who served Crown Prince Sado?
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On the day that Prince Sado was killed,
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all of his guardsmen were also killed.
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They were branded as traitors
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for allowing their master
to go down a sinful path.
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Mother could not bear it
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and decided to follow
Father to the grave.
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Should you be telling me this?
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vIf I were to tell our superiors,
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you could lose your life.
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You would never tell.
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I know you, Wol Hye.
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You sure you know me?
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Absolutely.
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You're Wol Hye, and we used to
fly kites together when we were young.
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Those were such carefree days.
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I miss them.
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Don't you wish we could
go back to those days?
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Okay.
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I made up my mind.
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About what?
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We will never be able to
go back to those good old days,
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but you are my friend from those times
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so I will protect you.
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Wait right here.
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Deok Im… Deok Im…
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Are you here to be interrogated?
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But you have no bruises.
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You are truly His Majesty's favorite.
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Wol Hye…
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Would you brush away my hair?
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I can't see very well.
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That's better.
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Their methods of torture were so severe.
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You committed a crime,
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so you deserve the punishment.
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There were assassins
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hiding in that brush, weren't there?
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Why
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did you let me live?
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I just wanted to.
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I deserve to
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have things my way
once in a while, too.
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What's so wrong with saving the life
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of a childhood friend?
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You
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are but an ordinary girl.
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But strangely,
I never hated you in any way.
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Some people are like that.
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Everyone is fond of them
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and wants to keep them around.
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Such a talent is beneficial
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outside the palace walls.
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But inside the palace,
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such a talent
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can be a liability.
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If too many people become fond of you,
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it may not end well.
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Goodbye.
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What about the Food Inspector Court Lady?
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I heard that she is being
interrogated by Lord Hong.
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It should suffice that I am unharmed.
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There is no reason for you to be
gloomy because of traitors.
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You look like a dog in mourning.
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That is such a horrid thing to say.
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I am greatly disappointed, Your Majesty.
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Good. Be angry.
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It is better than
to see you gloomy and listless.
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Why don't we make a wager?
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Your Majesty?
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The loser
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must grant one wish to the winner.
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So, you will grant
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anything I wish for?
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Will you do it?
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Yes, Your Majesty.
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You must have a wish that
you so desire to come true.
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A friend of mine was a court lady
in the King's Palace.
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But she was ejected from the palace
after the Late King's passing.
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If I were to win the wager,
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I would like that friend
to be reinstated to the palace.
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Would you allow it?
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I will.
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Why are you so happy?
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There is no guarantee
that you will win the wager.
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Your Majesty, what would be your wish
if you were to win?
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I wish to hear the answer to the question
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that I asked a while ago.
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As for the wager,
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we may wager on
whatever game that you wish.
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Will you do it?
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Stone skipping is a simple game
that the common folk play.
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I know.
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Have you ever played it?
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Only a few times
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when I was young.
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I have chosen
your stone for you, Your Majesty.
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Court Lady Sung,
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that rock is too large.
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For skipping stones,
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stones that are wide and thin
are better.
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Your Majesty,
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I will give you a demonstration.
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Look, Your Majesty.
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Did you see it?
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- Now stand back.
- Yes, Your Majesty.
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I will let you have a practice throw,
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so go ahead.
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Best out of three throws
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wins the wager.
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Yes, Your Majesty.
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- Captain, go find my some stones.
- Yes, Your Majesty.
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Don't just stand there.
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Find yours.
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This is for His Majesty.
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I've brought you the best stones.
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You may begin.
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You go first.
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I won!
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I won this time.
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Is the court lady you wish to reinstate
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Kim Bok Yeon?
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How did you know, Your Majesty?
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I saw you with her from time to time.
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You were always smiling
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and I always felt
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that someone was taking
something that belonged to me.
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Do you cherish your friends
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more than you cherish me?
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As you have won,
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I will keep my promise.
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Your Majesty…
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- Bok Yeon!
- Bok Yeon!
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You guys!
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How have you been?
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There's no need to cry.
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I'm wearing this!
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That was our present to you!
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- That looks nice.
- I'm wearing all of them.
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Bok Yeon.
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I missed you!
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Your Majesty,
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I have been reunited with my friend
thanks to your boundless grace.
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I am profoundly grateful.
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You must be quite happy.
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Yes, Your Majesty.
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Now, you can grind the inkstone.
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Your Majesty,
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have you learned of the people
behind the assassination attempt?
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I'm glad.
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Please root out all who are against you.
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But then,
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I'd have to kill them all.
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Do you think I should kill them?
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Those who threaten your safety
should not be--
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Your Majesty.
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Lord Hong wishes to have
an audience with you.
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Send him in.
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Yes, Your Majesty.
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I told you that I would
make the decision tomorrow.
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This matter cannot wait.
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If you do not allow it,
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I shall remain here
begging for your decision.
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Your Majesty knows
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that the decision is inevitable.
276
00:26:33,495 --> 00:26:35,392
Please execute Prince Eunjeon.
277
00:26:43,531 --> 00:26:45,345
Leave us two alone.
278
00:26:45,444 --> 00:26:47,076
Yes, Your Majesty.
279
00:27:22,876 --> 00:27:25,892
What's the matter, Deok Im?
280
00:27:26,595 --> 00:27:29,672
Aren't you happy that Bok Yeon is back?
281
00:27:30,344 --> 00:27:31,517
I am,
282
00:27:35,559 --> 00:27:38,235
but I'm also a little frightened.
283
00:27:41,438 --> 00:27:42,364
I think
284
00:27:43,993 --> 00:27:46,060
I made a big mistake today.
285
00:27:46,288 --> 00:27:47,755
Mistake.
286
00:27:48,850 --> 00:27:51,751
I was a little excited
because of Bok Yeon's return,
287
00:27:54,142 --> 00:27:56,399
so I thanked His Majesty
288
00:27:57,283 --> 00:27:59,892
and tried to show him
289
00:28:00,095 --> 00:28:02,063
how concerned I was for his well-being.
290
00:28:02,984 --> 00:28:06,431
And I asked him to root out all traitors.
291
00:28:07,263 --> 00:28:08,587
What's wrong with that?
292
00:28:09,243 --> 00:28:11,435
Well, there's nothing wrong with that.
293
00:28:13,817 --> 00:28:17,015
But Prince Eunjeon
was among the traitors.
294
00:28:19,062 --> 00:28:21,468
Now, His Majesty
has to kill his younger brother.
295
00:28:22,357 --> 00:28:26,937
In effect, I asked His Majesty
to kill his younger brother.
296
00:28:29,222 --> 00:28:30,488
Deok Im…
297
00:28:31,398 --> 00:28:33,689
You didn't know his
brother was a traitor.
298
00:28:34,815 --> 00:28:36,671
You have to watch your mouth
299
00:28:37,538 --> 00:28:39,843
in front of His Majesty.
300
00:28:41,925 --> 00:28:44,531
I feel as if I can't even breathe.
301
00:29:33,667 --> 00:29:37,687
Traitor Hong Jeongyeo,
come out to hear His Majesty's command!
302
00:29:55,022 --> 00:29:56,281
These days,
303
00:29:57,249 --> 00:29:59,744
I've been hearing lots about you.
304
00:30:01,816 --> 00:30:04,257
They say you have His Majesty's favor
305
00:30:04,818 --> 00:30:09,538
so all in this kingdom would
bow down to your commands.
306
00:30:09,619 --> 00:30:12,028
Things have changed quite a bit.
307
00:30:12,473 --> 00:30:14,523
And what about you?
308
00:30:15,906 --> 00:30:17,835
Do you regret the past?
309
00:30:19,298 --> 00:30:20,574
Of course,
310
00:30:21,742 --> 00:30:23,164
I regret it.
311
00:30:25,818 --> 00:30:28,246
I should have killed the King
312
00:30:28,523 --> 00:30:31,018
when he was still Crown Prince.
313
00:30:33,345 --> 00:30:35,148
I should have attacked him
314
00:30:36,507 --> 00:30:40,062
at my fullest strength
and the fierceness of a beast
315
00:30:41,678 --> 00:30:44,367
and brought an end to his life.
316
00:30:45,352 --> 00:30:47,570
Instead, I relied on cunning schemes
317
00:30:48,431 --> 00:30:52,921
and elaborate plots
only to see an end like this.
318
00:30:59,681 --> 00:31:00,382
What?
319
00:31:02,031 --> 00:31:03,695
You never thought
320
00:31:04,389 --> 00:31:06,031
that you'll end up like me?
321
00:31:07,215 --> 00:31:08,984
Do you think
322
00:31:09,927 --> 00:31:13,140
you will wield such power forever?
323
00:31:24,845 --> 00:31:26,226
I am well-aware
324
00:31:27,311 --> 00:31:30,756
that I only wield power
thanks to the favor of His Majesty.
325
00:31:31,209 --> 00:31:33,734
Maybe someday I might lose that favor.
326
00:31:36,921 --> 00:31:38,663
But you need not worry.
327
00:31:39,850 --> 00:31:41,359
I am making preparations
328
00:31:42,593 --> 00:31:44,757
for such eventualities in the future.
329
00:31:46,342 --> 00:31:47,249
I see.
330
00:31:49,101 --> 00:31:51,148
I will observe from beyond the grave
331
00:31:52,742 --> 00:31:54,984
whether your plans come to fruition.
332
00:31:56,367 --> 00:31:58,476
But I have a sneaking suspicion
333
00:31:59,737 --> 00:32:01,867
that we'll meet
334
00:32:02,807 --> 00:32:05,507
sooner than you think.
335
00:32:08,365 --> 00:32:09,764
Hey, Lord Hong.
336
00:32:09,765 --> 00:32:10,558
I mean,
337
00:32:11,929 --> 00:32:13,897
Deokro.
338
00:32:16,005 --> 00:32:17,842
The King
339
00:32:18,927 --> 00:32:22,413
is a much crueler person
than you think.
340
00:32:23,516 --> 00:32:24,827
I think I know
341
00:32:26,249 --> 00:32:28,542
His Majesty a little better than you.
342
00:32:30,396 --> 00:32:35,468
There are things
that can only be seen from a distance.
343
00:32:36,612 --> 00:32:38,421
I think it's time
to say our final goodbyes.
344
00:32:46,482 --> 00:32:49,316
I only came here to pay my last respects
345
00:32:49,796 --> 00:32:51,504
to an elder of the Hong clan.
346
00:32:54,939 --> 00:32:56,806
I shall take my leave.
347
00:33:51,880 --> 00:33:53,273
Aunt, your son
348
00:33:53,445 --> 00:33:55,403
has passed away in exile.
349
00:33:55,979 --> 00:33:58,679
I called you here
as I feel that it is my duty
350
00:33:59,189 --> 00:34:00,956
to inform you personally.
351
00:34:02,546 --> 00:34:03,999
Did you have him killed,
352
00:34:05,195 --> 00:34:06,961
Your Majesty?
353
00:34:07,306 --> 00:34:08,117
Yes.
354
00:34:09,359 --> 00:34:10,937
I had him killed.
355
00:34:12,617 --> 00:34:14,038
I killed your son
356
00:34:14,803 --> 00:34:16,827
instead of you, Aunt.
357
00:34:19,355 --> 00:34:22,406
Take care of yourself as your son
exchanged his life for yours.
358
00:34:24,935 --> 00:34:26,554
You may leave.
359
00:34:38,891 --> 00:34:40,511
The former princess
360
00:34:41,132 --> 00:34:44,213
must pay her respects
to His Majesty before she leaves.
361
00:34:55,524 --> 00:34:57,984
As my life was spared
in exchange for my son's,
362
00:34:59,132 --> 00:35:01,429
I will not recklessly throw it away.
363
00:35:44,507 --> 00:35:48,569
Watch your step, Your Majesty!
364
00:35:48,570 --> 00:35:51,580
- Your Majesty!
- His Majesty is very drunk.
365
00:35:51,581 --> 00:35:52,625
This way.
366
00:35:52,626 --> 00:35:55,906
- I'm not drunk.
- No, you aren't.
367
00:35:58,791 --> 00:36:01,213
- I will go fetch the doctor.
- Yes.
368
00:36:05,182 --> 00:36:06,320
Your Majesty.
369
00:36:19,734 --> 00:36:21,374
Is that you, Deok Im?
370
00:36:23,405 --> 00:36:25,858
Thank you for helping me
at this late hour.
371
00:36:31,071 --> 00:36:33,882
You too, Court Lady Seo.
Thank you.
372
00:36:47,249 --> 00:36:48,984
Thank you.
373
00:36:50,406 --> 00:36:51,836
- Captain.
- Yes, Your Majesty.
374
00:36:51,898 --> 00:36:54,312
I appreciate your help, as well.
375
00:36:54,515 --> 00:36:56,226
I am honored, Your Majesty.
376
00:36:56,365 --> 00:36:57,793
Today,
377
00:36:58,312 --> 00:36:59,888
I will
378
00:37:01,045 --> 00:37:03,429
bestow gifts upon the three of you.
379
00:37:03,512 --> 00:37:06,007
- I am honored, Your Majesty.
- I am honored, Your Majesty.
380
00:37:06,281 --> 00:37:08,351
Now, let's see.
381
00:37:31,585 --> 00:37:33,213
Go fetch some honey tea.
382
00:37:34,179 --> 00:37:35,677
- Court Lady Seo.
- Yes?
383
00:37:35,702 --> 00:37:37,170
Today, I…
384
00:37:38,631 --> 00:37:40,062
Deok Im.
385
00:37:41,070 --> 00:37:42,742
Where are you going?
386
00:37:43,734 --> 00:37:46,205
I was just about to
bestow you with a gift.
387
00:37:46,888 --> 00:37:48,654
Draw near.
388
00:37:58,882 --> 00:38:02,281
I will present you with a personal gift
389
00:38:02,335 --> 00:38:05,179
which you may hand down in your families.
390
00:38:06,359 --> 00:38:08,941
- Do you understand?
- We are honored, Your Majesty.
391
00:38:19,557 --> 00:38:21,695
Thin
392
00:38:22,890 --> 00:38:26,556
and long.
393
00:38:28,671 --> 00:38:30,554
- Court Lady Seo.
- Yes, Your Majesty.
394
00:38:30,671 --> 00:38:33,189
How do you like my orchid?
395
00:38:33,744 --> 00:38:37,281
That is a beautiful painting.
396
00:38:37,334 --> 00:38:40,749
Other artists will be green with envy.
397
00:38:43,890 --> 00:38:47,921
True masterpiece as this
is not to be rivaled by any.
398
00:38:50,538 --> 00:38:52,519
- Really?
- Yes, Your Majesty.
399
00:38:52,544 --> 00:38:55,093
Then, this will be yours,
Court Lady Seo.
400
00:38:55,601 --> 00:38:57,788
Thank you, Your Majesty.
401
00:39:00,498 --> 00:39:02,265
- Captain.
- Yes, Your Majesty.
402
00:39:02,365 --> 00:39:06,875
Would you also like a painting?
403
00:39:07,845 --> 00:39:09,633
Yes, I would like one too.
404
00:39:09,634 --> 00:39:13,992
Then, I will paint an orchid that looks
405
00:39:14,632 --> 00:39:16,320
exactly like you.
406
00:39:16,586 --> 00:39:18,031
I am honored, Your Majesty.
407
00:39:30,304 --> 00:39:34,952
Here. This is for you!
408
00:39:37,515 --> 00:39:38,982
What is this, Your Majesty?
409
00:39:38,983 --> 00:39:43,531
What do you think?
Isn't it the splitting image of you?
410
00:39:44,025 --> 00:39:45,536
Oh my.
411
00:39:47,085 --> 00:39:49,418
It looks exactly like me!
412
00:39:53,511 --> 00:39:54,621
You
413
00:39:56,156 --> 00:39:58,077
are very silent today.
414
00:40:02,248 --> 00:40:03,327
Now,
415
00:40:03,976 --> 00:40:07,202
I will paint a picture
for you too, Deok Im.
416
00:40:21,669 --> 00:40:22,999
Let's see…
417
00:40:24,030 --> 00:40:26,202
How do you like my painting?
418
00:40:27,703 --> 00:40:31,507
I must be frank with you, Your Majesty.
419
00:40:36,085 --> 00:40:39,476
There is a painter named Kim Hongdo*,
(Joseon's most famous painter)
420
00:40:39,697 --> 00:40:42,992
but your artistic prowess
far outshines his.
421
00:40:44,106 --> 00:40:45,617
Really?
422
00:40:46,913 --> 00:40:50,373
- Is that so?
- Yes, Your Majesty.
423
00:40:52,320 --> 00:40:55,460
Really? Then, I will give
this painting to you, Deok Im.
424
00:40:57,835 --> 00:41:01,554
I am jealous, Your Majesty.
425
00:41:01,660 --> 00:41:03,663
Please paint me another picture.
426
00:41:03,746 --> 00:41:07,765
You mustn't only show favor to Deok Im.
427
00:41:09,132 --> 00:41:11,279
If that's what you think,
428
00:41:11,671 --> 00:41:12,531
I will paint
429
00:41:12,890 --> 00:41:16,702
one more picture for you each.
430
00:41:16,727 --> 00:41:19,234
Yes, Your Majesty.
431
00:41:19,456 --> 00:41:21,345
I will go fetch some honey tea.
432
00:41:21,346 --> 00:41:26,052
OK. Let me paint a picture that looks
exactly like the two of you.
433
00:41:26,679 --> 00:41:28,386
Thank you, Your Majesty.
434
00:41:28,387 --> 00:41:30,988
This is for
435
00:41:31,562 --> 00:41:33,343
the Captain of the Palace Guard.
436
00:41:39,148 --> 00:41:42,411
That's incredible!
437
00:41:43,796 --> 00:41:45,882
Take this to the head eunuch.
438
00:41:47,140 --> 00:41:49,835
Yes, Your Majesty.
439
00:41:56,293 --> 00:41:57,788
So, His Majesty
440
00:41:58,093 --> 00:42:00,734
executed Prince Eunjeon?
441
00:42:01,946 --> 00:42:04,367
During the interrogation,
442
00:42:04,736 --> 00:42:07,167
the traitors accused him of treason.
443
00:42:08,646 --> 00:42:10,734
That's why His Majesty
444
00:42:11,476 --> 00:42:13,713
had to consent to the execution.
445
00:42:15,447 --> 00:42:19,113
For days, he turned down all petitions
446
00:42:19,114 --> 00:42:21,158
to execute his brother.
447
00:42:23,226 --> 00:42:25,468
He must be wracked with guilt.
448
00:42:48,012 --> 00:42:49,015
Your Majesty,
449
00:42:49,749 --> 00:42:50,723
the others--
450
00:42:50,724 --> 00:42:52,663
I wished to be alone,
so I sent them away.
451
00:42:54,569 --> 00:42:56,734
I thought you had left, as well.
452
00:43:03,670 --> 00:43:05,109
Have some tea.
453
00:43:36,312 --> 00:43:38,132
You must be heartbroken.
454
00:43:40,569 --> 00:43:42,781
You're one to talk.
455
00:43:46,243 --> 00:43:48,976
You've broken my heart
more than anyone else.
456
00:43:53,023 --> 00:43:54,929
Why do you avoid me?
457
00:43:57,674 --> 00:43:59,484
You never come to the garden.
458
00:44:01,844 --> 00:44:04,546
I've just been preoccupied with work…
459
00:44:04,621 --> 00:44:06,968
You have been avoiding
being left alone with me.
460
00:44:10,288 --> 00:44:13,499
Are you scared that I will
pry you for an answer?
461
00:44:19,613 --> 00:44:21,148
These days,
462
00:44:23,361 --> 00:44:25,945
you treat me as the others do.
463
00:44:27,517 --> 00:44:29,038
I don't understand, Your Majesty.
464
00:44:29,107 --> 00:44:31,468
You are frightened of me
just as all the others are.
465
00:44:33,893 --> 00:44:36,796
Is it because I killed my own brother?
466
00:44:38,400 --> 00:44:41,316
You don't feel comfortable
with the man who killed
467
00:44:41,538 --> 00:44:42,713
his own flesh and blood?
468
00:44:42,724 --> 00:44:44,421
How can you say
such a thing, Your Majesty?
469
00:44:44,422 --> 00:44:46,937
Then, why do you look at me
with such eyes?
470
00:44:47,215 --> 00:44:49,937
I see the depth
of your pain and suffering.
471
00:44:51,811 --> 00:44:53,554
Ever since you ascended the throne,
472
00:44:53,765 --> 00:44:55,734
you have been suffering, Your Majesty.
473
00:44:55,857 --> 00:44:58,038
Never have you seemed
at peace since then.
474
00:44:58,996 --> 00:45:00,796
I want to help you.
475
00:45:01,041 --> 00:45:02,984
But there is nothing I can do.
476
00:45:04,580 --> 00:45:06,347
So I feel
477
00:45:06,796 --> 00:45:08,981
more and more helpless every day.
478
00:45:09,898 --> 00:45:13,015
I wish I were a brave warrior.
479
00:45:14,379 --> 00:45:16,773
Then, at least I could
protect you with my sword.
480
00:45:18,406 --> 00:45:19,890
Nonsense.
481
00:45:21,473 --> 00:45:24,851
I have enough warriors to protect me.
482
00:45:27,442 --> 00:45:28,545
You should know fully well
483
00:45:30,435 --> 00:45:34,531
what it is that I truly want from you.
484
00:45:51,192 --> 00:45:53,156
You're out of luck today.
485
00:45:54,946 --> 00:45:56,202
You and I
486
00:45:57,553 --> 00:45:59,077
are all alone.
487
00:46:00,552 --> 00:46:02,484
You are inebriated, Your Majesty.
488
00:46:03,179 --> 00:46:05,057
Whatever you tell me today,
489
00:46:05,058 --> 00:46:07,235
you will no longer remember tomorrow.
490
00:46:07,236 --> 00:46:08,617
As you said,
491
00:46:10,371 --> 00:46:13,195
I will forget everything tomorrow.
492
00:46:15,360 --> 00:46:18,015
If I will forget everything
that happened today,
493
00:46:20,279 --> 00:46:22,632
it means that I can do whatever I want.
494
00:46:23,149 --> 00:46:27,288
While you may forget, Your Majesty,
I will not.
495
00:46:28,148 --> 00:46:29,187
You're right.
496
00:46:31,085 --> 00:46:32,882
You'll remember.
497
00:46:35,495 --> 00:46:37,273
That will be my punishment to you.
498
00:46:37,274 --> 00:46:38,843
Punishment?
499
00:46:39,043 --> 00:46:40,660
What did I do wrong?
500
00:46:40,661 --> 00:46:41,867
You
501
00:46:44,599 --> 00:46:47,093
tried to push me away.
502
00:47:17,627 --> 00:47:18,765
Your Majesty?
503
00:48:14,470 --> 00:48:17,046
You will designate a concubine for me?
504
00:48:17,149 --> 00:48:19,117
You do not have an heir.
505
00:48:19,492 --> 00:48:20,617
If this continue,
506
00:48:20,874 --> 00:48:23,382
I will feel guilty towards
your late grandfather.
507
00:48:24,426 --> 00:48:27,468
It is my duty to designate a concubine
508
00:48:27,742 --> 00:48:30,296
to ensure that
the royal lineage continues.
509
00:48:31,731 --> 00:48:33,652
I will decide
510
00:48:34,156 --> 00:48:35,842
who my concubine will be.
511
00:48:36,896 --> 00:48:39,476
Then hurry and designate your concubine.
512
00:48:40,465 --> 00:48:41,699
You can have
513
00:48:41,976 --> 00:48:44,809
any woman you want in the land of Joseon.
514
00:48:46,318 --> 00:48:48,471
Is there a woman
515
00:48:48,570 --> 00:48:50,473
who would dare decline your proposal?
516
00:48:50,474 --> 00:48:51,788
Please let me
517
00:48:52,972 --> 00:48:54,195
handle
518
00:48:54,546 --> 00:48:56,040
my own business.
519
00:48:56,886 --> 00:48:59,124
This is not just your business.
520
00:48:59,508 --> 00:49:01,007
As the Queen Dowager,
521
00:49:01,168 --> 00:49:03,263
it is also my business.
522
00:49:05,303 --> 00:49:08,367
I will designate a concubine for you.
523
00:49:09,240 --> 00:49:10,327
And your duty
524
00:49:10,726 --> 00:49:12,445
is to acquiesce.
525
00:49:12,574 --> 00:49:13,613
So,
526
00:49:14,870 --> 00:49:18,445
you will decide my concubine
without consulting me?
527
00:49:19,934 --> 00:49:22,085
Did you consult me
528
00:49:22,683 --> 00:49:25,015
when you exiled my brother?
529
00:49:27,298 --> 00:49:29,523
I gave you my assistance
530
00:49:29,600 --> 00:49:32,077
when you were still Crown Prince.
531
00:49:33,109 --> 00:49:35,538
However, you forgot about your debt to me
532
00:49:36,229 --> 00:49:38,265
as soon as you ascended the throne.
533
00:49:40,800 --> 00:49:42,999
Although you are the ruler of this land,
534
00:49:43,112 --> 00:49:45,648
I hold full discretion
in affairs of the royal household.
535
00:49:46,409 --> 00:49:47,835
So, do not dare
536
00:49:48,694 --> 00:49:50,394
disobey me.
537
00:49:54,223 --> 00:49:55,804
I will choose
538
00:49:56,113 --> 00:49:59,015
a woman who is appropriate
for Your Majesty.
539
00:50:12,111 --> 00:50:14,678
- Head Eunuch.
- Yes, Your Majesty.
540
00:50:14,679 --> 00:50:16,632
Where is Mother right now?
541
00:50:18,440 --> 00:50:21,109
Why have you allied yourself
with the Queen Dowager?
542
00:50:25,113 --> 00:50:26,257
When you
543
00:50:27,280 --> 00:50:29,827
tried to kill my brother and nephews,
544
00:50:32,916 --> 00:50:35,765
I wished for
the Queen Dowager to help me.
545
00:50:36,783 --> 00:50:39,002
That is why I did not object
to her choosing your concubine.
546
00:50:39,113 --> 00:50:40,788
I had no reason to.
547
00:50:43,170 --> 00:50:45,531
In any case, it is merely a formality.
548
00:50:46,379 --> 00:50:47,179
The woman
549
00:50:47,725 --> 00:50:50,054
who will be your concubine
has already been chosen.
550
00:50:50,714 --> 00:50:52,312
Who is it?
551
00:50:55,341 --> 00:50:57,273
Is it Hong Deokro's sister?
552
00:50:58,044 --> 00:51:00,152
Lord Hong is a loyal subject,
553
00:51:00,273 --> 00:51:01,583
so his sister will be--
554
00:51:01,584 --> 00:51:02,913
Would a loyal subject
555
00:51:03,671 --> 00:51:06,367
meet you without my consent?
556
00:51:07,452 --> 00:51:09,101
So, you introduced
557
00:51:09,238 --> 00:51:11,851
Lord Hong to the Queen Dowager?
558
00:51:14,279 --> 00:51:15,499
You must be overjoyed
559
00:51:15,937 --> 00:51:18,390
as Hong Deokro is part of
560
00:51:19,556 --> 00:51:21,499
the Hong clan as are you.
561
00:51:22,066 --> 00:51:23,656
- Your Majesty.
- Yes?
562
00:51:24,807 --> 00:51:26,202
Everything
563
00:51:26,473 --> 00:51:28,507
worked out as you intended, Mother.
564
00:51:29,506 --> 00:51:32,460
My Queen will be a lady
from the highest aristocracy.
565
00:51:33,333 --> 00:51:36,156
The new concubine will also be
a member of the aristocracy
566
00:51:36,766 --> 00:51:39,046
and also a member
of the Hong clan as yourself.
567
00:51:41,012 --> 00:51:42,820
Are you satisfied?
568
00:51:43,876 --> 00:51:44,850
Your Majesty.
569
00:51:47,599 --> 00:51:50,257
I understand the reason for your anger.
570
00:51:51,481 --> 00:51:52,827
You hold another woman
571
00:51:53,624 --> 00:51:55,609
dear in your heart
572
00:52:00,006 --> 00:52:01,742
Do you know whom I called
573
00:52:02,073 --> 00:52:04,132
when Lord Hong visited me?
574
00:52:05,343 --> 00:52:06,679
I called
575
00:52:07,834 --> 00:52:09,562
Sung Deok Im.
576
00:52:11,687 --> 00:52:13,749
I asked her
577
00:52:14,944 --> 00:52:16,820
to be your concubine
578
00:52:17,242 --> 00:52:19,195
and always support you.
579
00:52:20,256 --> 00:52:22,742
My apologies, Your Highness.
580
00:52:23,845 --> 00:52:27,281
I do not wish to be his concubine.
581
00:52:36,153 --> 00:52:37,496
Did she
582
00:52:39,413 --> 00:52:40,562
truly say
583
00:52:40,669 --> 00:52:42,335
those words?
584
00:52:43,599 --> 00:52:44,679
Your Majesty,
585
00:52:45,695 --> 00:52:47,640
I can force the girl
586
00:52:47,900 --> 00:52:50,242
to become your concubine if you wish.
587
00:52:50,906 --> 00:52:52,843
While I am fond of the girl,
588
00:52:54,621 --> 00:52:57,890
you are my son and more precious to me
than my own life.
589
00:53:02,159 --> 00:53:04,499
What would you have me do?
590
00:53:16,820 --> 00:53:17,882
Your Majesty,
591
00:53:18,070 --> 00:53:20,663
is this the book you are looking for?
592
00:53:27,010 --> 00:53:28,796
The book was merely an excuse
593
00:53:30,443 --> 00:53:32,249
to call you here.
594
00:53:36,351 --> 00:53:38,109
There is something I must ask you.
595
00:53:41,164 --> 00:53:43,546
Did you see Mother?
596
00:53:47,356 --> 00:53:48,359
Did she
597
00:53:49,398 --> 00:53:51,429
request that you be
598
00:53:51,680 --> 00:53:53,179
my concubine?
599
00:53:54,688 --> 00:53:55,588
Yes, Your Majesty.
600
00:53:56,119 --> 00:53:57,859
And you turned her down?
601
00:53:58,581 --> 00:54:00,445
That is true, Your Majesty.
602
00:54:06,827 --> 00:54:08,749
Why must I hear
603
00:54:09,762 --> 00:54:11,984
such a thing from my mother?
604
00:54:14,336 --> 00:54:16,570
Whether you accept or decline,
605
00:54:19,175 --> 00:54:21,140
I should have been informed directly!
606
00:54:24,422 --> 00:54:26,140
What are you so scared of?
607
00:54:28,421 --> 00:54:30,304
No matter how angry I am,
608
00:54:31,421 --> 00:54:33,585
I would never harm you.
609
00:54:41,173 --> 00:54:43,117
Why do you not wish
to become my concubine?
610
00:54:44,358 --> 00:54:46,562
It is because I will lose everything.
611
00:54:47,002 --> 00:54:49,031
I do not understand you.
612
00:54:49,650 --> 00:54:51,117
Make yourself clearer.
613
00:54:51,273 --> 00:54:53,043
If I become your concubine,
614
00:54:53,124 --> 00:54:55,353
I must give you my everything
615
00:54:55,468 --> 00:54:57,546
and nothing of my own will remain.
616
00:55:00,622 --> 00:55:02,531
It is human nature
617
00:55:03,085 --> 00:55:05,193
to want everything from the man
618
00:55:05,218 --> 00:55:07,531
that you give your everything to.
619
00:55:07,997 --> 00:55:09,660
However, Your Majesty,
you cannot give
620
00:55:10,116 --> 00:55:11,999
your entire self to me.
621
00:55:13,957 --> 00:55:15,027
I will
622
00:55:15,273 --> 00:55:16,680
merely be
623
00:55:16,681 --> 00:55:19,302
just one of the countless women
in your life.
624
00:55:20,320 --> 00:55:23,335
But my entire life will change
625
00:55:23,684 --> 00:55:26,374
and there will be no going back.
626
00:55:30,739 --> 00:55:32,171
I'm afraid
627
00:55:33,437 --> 00:55:34,859
that I'll lose everything.
628
00:55:38,999 --> 00:55:40,957
Are you afraid
629
00:55:41,656 --> 00:55:43,299
you'll lose my affection?
630
00:55:44,451 --> 00:55:45,774
No, Your Majesty.
631
00:55:46,357 --> 00:55:49,413
I am afraid I will lose myself.
632
00:55:56,941 --> 00:55:59,132
I will postpone my proposal for a while.
633
00:56:02,398 --> 00:56:04,365
I will postpone it,
634
00:56:05,732 --> 00:56:07,610
but I will not forget.
635
00:56:56,783 --> 00:56:59,288
Hello, Bugyori*.
(Officer in charge of scholarship)
636
00:56:59,882 --> 00:57:01,218
Chief State Councilor,
637
00:57:01,301 --> 00:57:03,226
have you seen the notice?
638
00:57:04,434 --> 00:57:05,968
The Queen Dowager
639
00:57:06,226 --> 00:57:08,413
has issued an edict.
640
00:57:08,746 --> 00:57:10,002
I know.
641
00:57:10,323 --> 00:57:12,429
So, they will choose a concubine?
642
00:57:12,668 --> 00:57:15,968
Do you know
who the strongest candidate is?
643
00:57:17,511 --> 00:57:19,671
Isn't it obvious?
644
00:57:25,289 --> 00:57:27,017
Hello, Lord Hong. Welcome.
645
00:57:27,288 --> 00:57:29,382
You look especially handsome today.
646
00:57:41,401 --> 00:57:42,671
Chief State Councilor.
647
00:57:43,384 --> 00:57:44,820
Hello.
648
00:58:13,598 --> 00:58:15,640
As the selection of the concubine
is the business of the Queen Dowager,
649
00:58:15,856 --> 00:58:16,812
I forbid
650
00:58:17,148 --> 00:58:19,734
any discussion of it
in the royal court.
651
00:58:20,156 --> 00:58:22,507
The fate of the entire nation
652
00:58:22,646 --> 00:58:25,546
hinges on the production
of a royal heir.
653
00:58:25,955 --> 00:58:29,359
We cannot ignore such an important issue.
654
00:58:29,771 --> 00:58:32,132
Only the Queen Dowager has the power
655
00:58:32,584 --> 00:58:35,304
to select the woman who will
be my concubine.
656
00:58:36,551 --> 00:58:38,847
There is nothing I can do
657
00:58:39,038 --> 00:58:40,802
except accept the choice
that has been made.
658
00:58:42,358 --> 00:58:44,015
A truly loyal servant
659
00:58:44,742 --> 00:58:46,702
would not involve himself in this affair.
660
00:58:49,176 --> 00:58:50,653
Your Majesty,
661
00:59:03,399 --> 00:59:05,432
I, Shim Hwiwon,
662
00:59:06,000 --> 00:59:07,515
wits to ask you
663
00:59:07,984 --> 00:59:10,055
one question.
664
00:59:10,498 --> 00:59:12,257
You may talk, Bugyori.
665
00:59:12,359 --> 00:59:13,624
I still
666
00:59:13,796 --> 00:59:15,437
fail to understand
667
00:59:15,462 --> 00:59:16,800
Your Majesty's
668
00:59:16,824 --> 00:59:18,710
grand scheme.
669
00:59:20,144 --> 00:59:21,702
Your Majesty always
670
00:59:21,890 --> 00:59:23,648
stays at the royal library
671
00:59:24,046 --> 00:59:27,921
and insists on consorting
with lowly officials.
672
00:59:29,067 --> 00:59:30,683
I would be remiss if I didn't ask
673
00:59:30,945 --> 00:59:32,046
what use you have
674
00:59:32,129 --> 00:59:34,242
for such people.
675
00:59:35,044 --> 00:59:36,699
What is your
676
00:59:37,007 --> 00:59:40,226
grand scheme moving forward?
677
00:59:42,273 --> 00:59:43,390
Hmmm…
678
00:59:46,847 --> 00:59:49,210
I wish to get rid of some abuses
among government officials.
679
00:59:49,913 --> 00:59:52,906
Also, there are three things
that I wish to accomplish.
680
00:59:56,413 --> 00:59:58,109
Maybe that is wishful thinking?
681
00:59:58,734 --> 01:00:00,913
Three may be too many.
682
01:00:01,819 --> 01:00:03,851
Two should be enough.
683
01:00:09,546 --> 01:00:11,507
Actually, come to think of it.
684
01:00:12,584 --> 01:00:14,468
Even two is too many.
685
01:00:15,855 --> 01:00:17,894
If I can accomplish just one,
686
01:00:18,077 --> 01:00:19,631
that will be satisfactory.
687
01:00:23,055 --> 01:00:24,277
Irrigation.
688
01:00:25,189 --> 01:00:26,366
Irrigation?
689
01:00:26,746 --> 01:00:30,484
Are you talking about
fixing the waterworks?
690
01:00:31,223 --> 01:00:35,367
I mean building dams and irrigation
channels to prevent famine.
691
01:00:35,760 --> 01:00:39,316
Your Majesty, there is
692
01:00:39,349 --> 01:00:42,554
a government institution
for that purpose.
693
01:00:44,181 --> 01:00:45,326
But
694
01:00:48,017 --> 01:00:49,660
I think
695
01:00:50,202 --> 01:00:52,372
that nothing is
more important than waterworks
696
01:00:53,035 --> 01:00:55,279
and nothing is more urgent.
697
01:00:56,260 --> 01:00:57,549
So,
698
01:00:58,195 --> 01:01:00,748
let us discuss this matter.
699
01:01:02,185 --> 01:01:05,151
Bugyori, I would like to hear
your thoughts on this matter.
700
01:01:08,062 --> 01:01:09,514
My apologies, Your Highness.
701
01:01:11,969 --> 01:01:13,358
I do not have any thoughts on this.
702
01:01:22,606 --> 01:01:24,773
Does anyone have
an opinion on this matter?
703
01:02:12,452 --> 01:02:15,710
Your Majesty, I was worried
that you would not come.
704
01:02:23,316 --> 01:02:25,570
As we are choosing your companion,
705
01:02:25,740 --> 01:02:28,148
it is only befitting that you attend.
706
01:02:33,443 --> 01:02:34,433
Oh,
707
01:02:34,726 --> 01:02:36,054
it's you.
708
01:02:37,169 --> 01:02:38,476
Your Highness.
709
01:02:38,570 --> 01:02:40,179
I'm glad to see you.
710
01:02:40,740 --> 01:02:42,718
I've been feeling bored as of late.
711
01:02:42,941 --> 01:02:45,812
Why don't you drop by
and read me some books?
712
01:02:48,394 --> 01:02:49,710
If you wish,
713
01:02:50,058 --> 01:02:52,132
I will select some court ladies
who read well
714
01:02:52,515 --> 01:02:54,435
and send them
to your palace, Grandmother.
715
01:02:55,789 --> 01:02:57,788
I like her.
716
01:03:02,815 --> 01:03:05,837
Do as Grandmother wishes.
717
01:03:07,339 --> 01:03:08,763
Yes, Your Majesty.
718
01:03:12,332 --> 01:03:13,587
Your Majesty.
719
01:03:15,825 --> 01:03:18,396
I am feeling a bit dizzy.
720
01:03:18,605 --> 01:03:19,505
Would you
721
01:03:19,871 --> 01:03:21,841
assist me as I walk?
722
01:03:44,484 --> 01:03:45,872
As Grandmother,
723
01:03:46,247 --> 01:03:48,958
let me give you a piece of advice.
724
01:03:51,184 --> 01:03:54,193
There is nothing wrong
in desiring something.
725
01:03:55,827 --> 01:03:57,599
Now that you are king,
726
01:03:59,638 --> 01:04:01,989
you may desire anything.
727
01:04:02,809 --> 01:04:05,244
If you wish it to be so,
728
01:04:05,535 --> 01:04:07,857
you may command it to be so.
729
01:04:09,247 --> 01:04:13,099
I don't understand
what you are trying to say, Grandmother.
730
01:04:14,582 --> 01:04:17,880
I can always help you
if you need something.
731
01:04:18,816 --> 01:04:20,950
I just want you to know that.
732
01:04:22,050 --> 01:04:23,392
The only thing
733
01:04:23,880 --> 01:04:26,724
I wish is to be a good king.
734
01:04:27,429 --> 01:04:30,161
I try by best to ignore trivial matters.
735
01:04:31,082 --> 01:04:33,622
You must try harder then.
736
01:04:35,669 --> 01:04:38,794
You have not accomplished
anything in my opinion.
737
01:04:40,154 --> 01:04:42,575
You've killed your granduncle
738
01:04:42,866 --> 01:04:45,075
and the adopted son of your aunt
739
01:04:46,114 --> 01:04:47,825
and even your own brother.
740
01:04:55,513 --> 01:04:58,958
I know that you had to struggle
741
01:04:59,570 --> 01:05:01,669
to survive.
742
01:05:04,393 --> 01:05:05,982
But I see
743
01:05:07,098 --> 01:05:08,470
nothing
744
01:05:09,430 --> 01:05:12,108
that you have accomplished so far.
745
01:05:35,726 --> 01:05:41,232
As you know, Princess Wonbin has been
selected as His Majesty's concubine.
746
01:05:41,769 --> 01:05:45,505
She must first learn the protocols
and etiquette of the palace.
747
01:05:45,703 --> 01:05:50,161
Court Lady Kwon has left
for the Princess's Palace.
748
01:05:50,612 --> 01:05:54,755
There must be no problems
during her absence.
749
01:05:54,835 --> 01:05:56,154
Do you understand?
750
01:05:56,721 --> 01:05:58,872
Yes, my lady.
751
01:06:02,625 --> 01:06:05,513
Lord Hong is quite impressive.
752
01:06:06,154 --> 01:06:08,802
He received promotion after promotion
753
01:06:09,192 --> 01:06:12,450
and now, his sister has been
designated His Majesty's concubine.
754
01:06:14,821 --> 01:06:17,396
You were always so infatuated with him.
755
01:06:17,478 --> 01:06:19,388
Do you see who he really is now?
756
01:06:19,554 --> 01:06:22,325
He is an ambitious powermonger.
757
01:06:23,092 --> 01:06:24,705
Don't you dare
758
01:06:24,974 --> 01:06:26,492
bad mouth the gyeomsaseo.
759
01:06:26,529 --> 01:06:28,286
He's no longer a gyeomsaseo.
760
01:06:28,428 --> 01:06:31,279
He is a lord who wields tyrannical power.
761
01:06:32,361 --> 01:06:36,474
You know, he tortured dozens
of court ladies for treason.
762
01:06:37,168 --> 01:06:40,669
I hear even innocent ones were tortured.
763
01:06:41,324 --> 01:06:42,497
Gyeong Hui…
764
01:06:46,743 --> 01:06:49,365
Court Lady Sung?
765
01:06:52,742 --> 01:06:53,964
Princess Wonbin!
766
01:06:53,965 --> 01:06:55,982
It is you!
767
01:06:56,232 --> 01:06:58,169
I really wanted to see you again.
768
01:07:00,366 --> 01:07:01,555
Look.
769
01:07:01,732 --> 01:07:05,114
I still have the fragrance pouch
that you gave me.
770
01:07:06,426 --> 01:07:10,068
Brother would talk about you
from time to time.
771
01:07:10,843 --> 01:07:12,786
He said that you were a good person,
772
01:07:14,011 --> 01:07:15,755
that you were trustworthy.
773
01:07:17,485 --> 01:07:19,184
Princess Wonbin!
774
01:07:20,083 --> 01:07:22,068
Princess Wonbin!
775
01:07:23,650 --> 01:07:26,529
Where are you, Princess Wonbin?
776
01:07:38,223 --> 01:07:42,810
His Majesty will be going
to the Princess's Palace tonight.
777
01:07:44,181 --> 01:07:45,232
Yes, my lady.
778
01:07:45,981 --> 01:07:49,880
He is not going to come back tonight
779
01:07:49,971 --> 01:07:51,771
so there's no use standing there.
780
01:07:53,463 --> 01:07:55,794
Here. I'll give you a present.
781
01:07:57,580 --> 01:07:58,779
What is it?
782
01:07:59,215 --> 01:08:03,247
It has cotton in it.
It's very soft and nice to hold onto.
783
01:08:03,383 --> 01:08:06,161
Why don't you lean on the wall
and get some shuteye?
784
01:08:08,062 --> 01:08:09,693
Thank you, my lady.
785
01:08:28,346 --> 01:08:31,943
To wait for His Majesty all night long
786
01:08:33,285 --> 01:08:36,654
is the duty of his handmaid.
787
01:08:38,251 --> 01:08:39,357
So,
788
01:08:41,116 --> 01:08:43,349
clear your mind of useless thoughts.
789
01:08:45,368 --> 01:08:47,912
You have to get used to waiting.
790
01:08:49,797 --> 01:08:50,966
You're just
791
01:08:51,575 --> 01:08:54,153
a court lady who serves the King.
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