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I'll pour the hot water now.

Let me do it.

The water is hot.

Are you hurt?

No.

And you?

I'm fine.

Your Highness, this is the lady of the court Seo.

Since the lady of the Kwon is not here, I will wash your hair today.

Hey.

Poxa.

Give me a moment, Madam Seo.

What are you doing?

There must be clothes for court maids of the court somewhere here.

E?

If I go out like this, people will misunderstand me. people will misunderstand.

I should change quickly.

Will you change?

Here?

There is no other way, I guess.

Because of the situation.

I will have to allow it.

Yes, thank you for your generosity.

Did she go in alone?

Yes.

Why did you let her in alone?

Wow.

Wait, I just made eye contact with His Highness.

Aren't you done yet?

I apologize. I am almost ready.

(Episode 7)

Nothing happened, right?

Yes.

I am leaving now.

The rest is up to you.

You brats.

"I try to go down the river,"

"But she is vaguely in the middle of the river."

"She's vaguely in the middle of the river."

"She's vaguely in the middle of the river."

"I try to go down the river."

"She is vaguely ..."

"She is vaguely ..."

"in the middle of the river."

I am sure he is thinking a lot about interpreting this poem.

I heard that he recently reread "Classic Poetry" all night long.

I knew it.

- Let's wait now. - Right.

(Bright)

(Bright)

They are golden brown.

Where did you get these nuts?

It has been a long time since since we have gathered like this.

Should we roast sweet potatoes too?

I smell chestnuts roasting somewhere.

Will you ventilate more appropriately?

- The smoke is coming at me. - Unbelievable.

Do they think this place is an ordinary kitchen?

- They are toasted so well. - I know.

They all opened up.

This one looks like Kyung Hee's crazy face.

- Unbelievable. - Just bring it quickly.

How dare they disturb His Highness?

I will summon the lady court inspector.

- Bring them right away. - Hold on.

- OK. - It's so good.

Really?

Try this one.

- Forget it. - Forgiveness?

It is another virtue of a master ...

to have mercy on the mistakes of his handmaidens.

However, they are roasting nuts.

That's fine.

- Right. - Oh, I saw Master Hong on my way.

He looked so charming.

- Do you like him so much? - Of course.

Or are you saying...

that he is not charming?

He is.

But I find officers more charming than academic.

That maid knows something.

Of course, officials like me are much more reliable ...

and stronger than scholars nerds like Master Hong ...

We can do a good job by waving a fan for you like this.

- I apologize, Your Highness. - Kyung Hee.

Are the officers more charming with you too?

Of course.

A guy has to be strong enough ...

to take at least two bags of rice.

This shows how skillful he would be at night.

Hey, Master Hong is amazing at night!

Don't make me laugh. How do you know?

And how do you know?

I know enough unlike you.

How dare these court maids ...

like to have dirty conversations?

Unbelievable.

How dare you talk about making love while His Highness is watching?

I will summon the lady court inspector.

Others can hear us.

Forget it.

Yes, Your Majesty.

And you, Duk Im?

Who do you think is more charming?

What's with this pause? Hurry up and answer.

I'm not sure.

The man I love is ...

neither official nor scholarly.

What?

Do you love someone?

Yes, I do.

Who is he? Do we know him?

Neither official nor scholarly?

- It can't be. - A eunuch?

- He can't be a eunuch. - Oh, man.

This is top secret.

But I will make an exception for you.

The man I love is ...

the crown prince.

Really?

Do you love the crown prince?

Yes.

I have a crush on the Crown Prince.

I had no idea.

Does Duk Im like the crown prince?

The crown prince's maid Prince has a crush on him.

Wow, that's so romantic.

You are not lying, are you?

Are you really in love with him?

Your Highness, did you hear that?

She just said that is in love with ...

Wait, where did he go?

Your Highness?

That's cool.

You did well.

You can return to the East Palace now.

Mercy you have shown me ...

You can stay here if you want.

How about working for me?

My apologies, Your Highness.

I am sorry.

When you came here,

I thought about how to use you.

But I don't intend to do that anymore.

I told you to stay for your own good.

I can be a weak queen,

but it is not easy to harm the people people who work for me.

The crown prince ...

has many enemies.

It is a talent to win a favor.

And you have this talent.

But as long as you stay in the East Palace,

will it benefit you?

This will only hurt you.

My Lady. I'm back now.

Are you back in the East Palace for good?

Yes.

Here.

Follow me.

My Lady. The Eastern Palace is that way.

What is going on?

I am expelled before I even I set foot in the East Palace.

Am I demeaned?

Fair.

Puppy.

A virtuous dog's house?

- I wonder who wrote this. - My father.

Your Highness.

My late father wrote this himself.

He built a house for his dog ...

and even put up a sign.

Because I begged him.

Despite how the world remembers him,

he was once a good man.

Why do you look surprised?

This is the first time you talk about the late crown prince.

I wanted to tell you.

There is something to show you.

Recently,

the flowers bloomed for the first time.

It is the first time

since my father passed away.

I wonder if ...

does it mean anything?

You brought me here because...

I wanted to show you ...

those flowers.

Your Majesty.

It's been an hour.

We should wake him up.

Will you do it?

Royal Secretary Jung. You should wake him up.

You are his grandson.

That is...

I am a man of humble origin.

I cannot dare to touch the king's body.

My goodness.

So...

since we are in no hurry for anything, we must wait.

Yes.

What he ...

Your Majesty.

- You must wake up. - Who are You?

My goodness.

- What time is it? - It's two o'clock.

There is much to be done.

Why didn't you wake me up?

I think you probably didn't get the real meal.

My goodness.

Let me see.

It is very refreshing.

I should give some of ice to the medical institution.

I should send some to the prison organization as well.

(The organization that deals with criminals in prison)

How much ice is in the ice storage?

Your Majesty.

You have already given an order ...

to bring ice from ice storage ten days ice storage ten days ago.

What?

Ten...

The ice has already been sent

to the medical institution and prison organization ...

as you ordered.

Is that so?

I understand.

I remember now.

I did. Yes.

I am not fully awake yet.

Enjoy your meals.

I will read the appeals.

You must recruit a senior officer senior officer of the fourth rank ...

of the royal ward.

(A 4th grade senior in charge of the royal infirmary)

I don't intend to involve a doctor.

The duty of care ...

Please change your mind.

I beg you.

Why do you keep bringing this ...

when His Highness has already disapproved?

Please recruit one.

I said I disapprove.

When the teacher begs,

he must have a reason.

Something happened at the Royal Office.

Regardless of the reason,

I disapprove of recruiting a doctor.

Don't bring it up again.

Take some caramel.

We have pumpkin caramel.

I waited three months to have a day off on a market day.

And since you always have days off when you want?

I have good connections.

Actually, I am the niece of the Lady of the Main Court.

- What? - You must keep this a secret.

Why do you keep this a secret from everyone?

They will do anything for you.

That doesn't make me so happy.

Everyone will find out some day anyway.

I will buy this for you. you. Let's eat it.

Take some caramel.

That is pumpkin caramel.

Hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Hello. - How much does it cost?

- There are two coquettes. - Choose one.

- Here. - Thank you.

Did you know that that guy has been watching us since before?

I think it's because you are so beautiful.

- Enjoy. - Smells good.

Here.

Take your time and choose one.

- Excuse me. - Yes?

Duk Im, go back to the palace first.

- Why? - I have a place to go.

See you at the palace.

How could she leave me like this?

Who Are You?

You act as if you did nothing after poisoning my brother.

He was the guard ...

of the crown prince?

You don't act as if you don't know anything.

I will find the person who was an accomplice to you.

Take it.

Forgive me.

You are one of them too, right?

You were with that girl before.

Who Are You?

Everybody died. I saw it!

Let's go to the Police Department.

Let me go!

Do you know this person?

What should I do with it?

Please save me.

I will act as if I haven't seen anything.

Please. Please save my life.

I will go far away.

I think he has gone crazy.

Let him go.

Actually...

You can take my life.

Just save my sister's life.

I am so happy...

we went to Queen Hong ...

that day.

I am very late

I am sorry.

Brother.

Your Highness, this is the lady of the court Seo.

Come in.

It was supposed to be the Sung court maid who should be on duty tonight.

Why did you come?

Duk Im has left the palace today, because it is his day off.

She is not back yet?

The curfew will ring soon.

Actually ... She came back.

She said that she can't do her duty her duty because she is sick.

Please forgive me, Your Highness.

The young maids of the court travel to so many places so many places on their days off.

But it's not just Duk Im.

- Seo madam. - Yes, Your Majesty.

Ms. Sung ...

How sick are you?

Pardon?

No.

She is just sick. She's totally fine.

You are a free spirit.

You should look at the the world as much as you want.

I can't believe that you have to live in the palace forever.

Don't say that.

I enjoy being a court maid.

You can't even get married for the rest of your life.

Do you think that marrying with a mediocrity ...

and living a mediocre life is being happy?

I have many things

I have the Lady of the Court Seo who is like my mother.

I have friends who are like my family.

And do you know how good I am at my job?

I must be the most competent among personal maids.

I am quite happy.

You take care of your life.

You must take the military military exam and pass it.

Don't worry about money.

Your competent sister will take care of this.

My father died only because he was the crown prince's guard.

On the day the late crown prince died,

he suddenly became a traitor.

This is what it means to receive a salary from the country.

Do you still want to...

that I become a military officer?

So you will hide...

for the rest of your life without any dream ...

and die without any achievements?

You said it before.

That you want to become the best military officer in Joseon.

I want you to achieve your dream.

You came, Your Highness.

- Did something good happen? - Forgiveness?

You seem to be in a good mood.

No.

That's it...

The weather is amazing.

I heard that you were sick yesterday.

- Pardon? - Seo madam told me ...

that she came on your behalf because you were very sick.

I apologize. I caught a cold.

It will be horrible if I give you my cold,

then I should stay away from you.

You don't have a fever.

- Sung Duk Im. - Yes, ma'am.

The lady of the court wants to see you for a moment.

- Pardon? - Follow me.

I heard that you refused ...

the noble lady's request for transcription.

Yes, ma'am.

However, I recommended you for the job.

I apologize.

I was very busy with my work as a court maid.

Is that all?

Yes.

I thought otherwise.

That you were keeping distance from me on purpose.

I hear that the crown prince heir prince adores you very much.

This is not true.

What do you think of it?

He is not easy to serve,

But I think he will be a good king.

And as a man?

I am curious to how you feel.

Nobody bothers to know how a maid of the court feels.

That's what the non-employed think.

Don't they know that we court maids have feelings? court maids have feelings,

intentions and objectives to be achieved ...

even at the risk of our lives.

May I ask what is your goal?

To protect the 700 ladies of the court under my responsibility.

I am always distressed and worried ...

that my power can be too weak or too humble ...

to protect them.

I want to make you the concubine of the crown prince.

Not for you, but for all the ladies of the court.

It will be very comforting ...

if one of us becomes your wife and come for us?

I remember the first time I saw you.

Since then, I started to like you.

It was not a coincidence ...

that I was assigned to the the crown prince's library ...

as a young intern of a housekeeper?

I assigned you there on purpose.

As a matter of fact,

you made me learn ...

about the books you learned ...

with the transcript as an excuse?

A royal concubine needs to be refined with the proper courtesy ...

in order to keep their king company.

My Lady.

I don't want to be a concubine.

I wish to continue living as a as a court maid.

You haven't done anything wrong.

If that's what you want, I won't force you.

But people are destined to change their minds.

This ornament seems too expensive too expensive for a court maid.

But it will fit perfectly

if you are a concubine.

If something is about to bloom,

Let it go before it sprouts.

Cut him off before he calms down.

Before your humble life is destroyed.

Your Highness.

is a valuable tangerine hardly ever harvested in the real greenhouse.

It was served to His Majesty,

But it had served you right.

Send him my gratitude through a eunuch.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Aren't you going to eat?

I would eat it if it was from Jeju Island.

But the royal greenhouse barely managed to harvest one.

I don't want to taste it.

So, what would you would you like to do with it?

The ladies of the court can share it together.

Your Highness.

This will cause a fight.

Do you know how much they love Mandarin?

The younger they are, the crazier they get about it.

They would fight much for the valuable fruit.

I ate.

You said that offering anyone would cause a fight.

I understand how valuable it is,

but did you eat her skin too?

It was delicious.

- Oh really? - Yes.

You can get sick from studying too much.

Take a break.

This is not like you,

worry about me.

Because I should.

It is my duty.

Be honest.

It's okay to be honest ...

and tell me that you are worried about me.

Yes, I am worried about you.

You should do something that you like instead of studying...

even for a short period.

You must think of yourself, Your Highness.

I am doing what I like.

Yes.

My favorite place ...

with the person I like.

Take this.

It is a precious mandarin.

Did you purposely bring it for me?

I had one left.

The moment has come that I can no longer deny.

The moment I wanted to delay.

The man in front of me likes me.

The man who will become the king of this country.

This precious fruit is only for the royal table.

I dare not receive it. Please understand.

No matter how precious it is,

is just a fruit. For why can't you receive it?

I am sorry.

Just accept it and be happy.

That is all you need to do.

It is precious.

I don't deserve that.

That is why I am refusing.

I didn't want that in the first place.

A Mere Lady of the Court has no right to refuse?

Please...

allow me to refuse.

We are...

speaking of the mandarin?

- Left wing guard. - Yes, Your Majesty.

I have something to ask.

You may ask.

I accidentally listened ...

the talk of the ladies of the court.

Do you remember?

Yes, Your Majesty.

You see,

What Waitress Sung said bothers me.

Waitress Sung said ...

It's about Waitress Sung having an affection for you?

You heard it too.

Yes, Your Majesty.

I was not wrong.

I was worried...

that you may have misunderstood.

Misunderstood?

After you left ...

You are not lying, are you?

Do you really like him?

Yes. And...

that is a secret.

It's not just me who likes him.

- What? - What?

- She likes him too. - What?

No, I don't like him.

- Really? - Duk Im. What's wrong with you?

When I said I liked him?

All the crown prince's of the crown prince must

like the prince heir, for he possesses us.

You are his servant.

Then why don't you like him?

Honestly?

Once the crown prince heir assumes the throne,

so we all must like him ...

as all subjects should love their king.

Duk Im.

- Is it fun to fool us? - It hurts.

I thought you really liked him.

So, Waitress Sung ...

likes you ...

like a loyal subject. It was nothing personal.

She means that she likes you, that she will take over the throne. you, that she will take over the throne.

You can't watch the ladies of the court pretending to like you ...

to become a concubine.

However, Maid Sung ...

I would never do that.

I was touched by his loyalty.

Only if I could, I want to recruit her as your guard.

Your loyalty is simply impressive.

Your Highness. You must be happy.

Where are you going, Your Highness?

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

It looks cold.

I am getting chills all over my body.

Why?

On target!

On target ... Wow, on target again!

Your Highness! He passed!

You are suspicious, but you are not sure.

The king is more than 80 years old.

It cannot always be the same.

However, it seems strange.

So...

do you suspect dementia?

(Dementia)

But he is too well to say that this is the case.

I'm not sure.

His Majesty. It brought novels ...

for you to read before you go to bed.

It's getting bitter.

Come in.

Why are you here?

Court Lady Kim has caught a cold and can't read.

You could simply call a court housekeeper.

The book...

is an excuse.

I wanted to see you.

Sit down.

I am sorry.

I haven't seen you for a while.

I should have called for you more often and take care of you.

You are really ...

my long time friend, even now, when I am older.

This is an extremely generous, Your Majesty.

Where should I start reading?

What if...

I mean...

Can't you remember?

Let's go. Of course I remember.

Do you know how angry I was about that book yesterday?

Why are you so angry?

You don't need to know.

Whenever I remember this, I get angry.

I found my friend after a long time.

I can't be angry.

So what should I do with this book?

I don't want to see it again. You can do whatever you want.

Yes, Your Majesty.

My Lady.

They are useless books. Gather them all and burn them.

(Kwak and Jang's Tale)

(Kwak and Jang's Tale)

Please.

- What is the problem? - Duk Im.

The king had them all burned.

- Did the king order it? - Don't make me repeat myself.

Duk Im.

Young Hee. We can't do do anything if it is the king's order.

No. Not those books.

They are so precious to me.

A mere girl like me transcribed the books for the King ...

with two princesses.

Duk Im.

Please understand what these books mean to me.

Young Hee, even so, there is no other way for us.

A way comes to those who are looking for one.

Master Hong.

(Kwak and Jang's Tale)

It is a good book.

It would be a waste to burn it.

Don't you agree, Ms. Jung?

Pardon?

Yes, I agree.

If the books are burned in any case,

it would be good if those who could keep them.

Can you do this for me, Ms. Jung?

Please give these books to her.

Yes, I will do that if it is for you.

Thank you.

You'd better hide them.

Yes, thank you very much.

Thank you, Master Hong.

Be careful.

Bye.

Why are you looking at me like that?

I helped your friend. Aren't you happy?

These books are owned by the royal family.

And you decided to give them to a court maid.

Don't you think this will become a problem?

You should have stopped me before.

You are a coward.

Don't think too much.

These books would be burned anyway.

It would be better if they could bring joy to someone.

You don't need to thank me.

Seeing you happy ...

- It is already enough. - There is no way that is enough.

You have made me indebted to you.

If you think so, let's say you owe me.

Do you want to pay back?

Oh no. We've already become close enough ...

to exchange a souvenir?

You have done my precious friend a favor.

So I am doing the same thing.

This perfume bag is for your sister.

Tell her it is a souvenir of the palace she visited.

I still remember vividly how happy she was that day.

I don't owe you anything now.

It will get cold after the sun goes down.

Let's go inside.

Hold on a moment.

I have something to say.

You can do this in your palace.

There are many people who can hear us.

Play further.

It's good now.

San.

I am very old now.

Things are no longer the same.

I made a promise to someone in the past.

Before I die,

I have to tell you.

So I will choose not to hear this forever.

I just want you to stay healthy.

Now you too can lie.

I did not lie.

I understand.

Let me talk about something else today.

The one who will assume the throne ...

needs at least one person to whom he can open his heart.

Is that why you sent Hong Duk Ro to me?

No.

He is...

to be his vassal.

A vassal ...

can go against his king ...

for their beliefs or political party.

So it has to be a woman,

not a vassal.

A woman who will always be by your side.

A king is also just a man.

He needs to care and love ...

of at least one person person sincerely in life.

Otherwise,

he won't be able to resist.

Later, when you take the throne,

find a decent woman.

How I met Noble Royal Consort Yeong,

find someone nice.

Your Highness, it is almost time for time for the evening class.

Go ahead.

Yes, Your Majesty.

What is affection for a king?

Killing the son of the woman he loved the most ...

and making her live ...

like a living corpse?

Grandpa, I'm not like you.

I will make sure to protect the woman I love.

I will never leave my love ...

end up like yours.

It doesn't matter, even if you still don't like me.

You are a court maid.

And we will always be together anyway.

Did you come for me?

Your Highness, what are you doing here?

Your eunuch and court maids are looking for you ...

I asked him a question.

No, I'm just here to do a task.

I didn't know you were here.

What keeps you lost in thought?

I am thinking about you.

I thought I knew you.

However,

for the first time, I began to wonder ...

that I might ...

doesn't know anything about you.

Tell me.

Are you my person?

Of course.

I swore to myself that I would dedicate my life to protect him.

So everything you have belongs to me?

Your thoughts,

its intentions,

even your feelings. Are they all mine?

Answer me.

No.

A housemaid has her own intentions and feelings.

Those who are not employed may not want to know,

but I dare tell you that you do not own everything that is mine ...

although I am your person.

That's not even funny.

(The Red Sleeve)

Never trust the king.

We just have to trust ourselves.

The royal physicians have been giving poison to His Majesty.

That's how he got sick.

What is going on?

This book is "Moral for women".

It belonged to the late Noble Royal Consort Yeong.

His Majesty has granted me this book.

He is my witness.

What happens if His Majesty does not remember this?

Anyone who has stolen a real item is subject to execution.