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(Children were filmed under production guidelines.)

(Animal scenes were directed and filmed...)

(under production guidelines along with animal experts.)

To think that the three-step screening process...

the Queen Dowager pressed on with ended with her fainting.

If only I had witnessed that moment.

What a great shame.

Goodness.

And so?

How is the Queen Dowager...

doing?

Oh, dear.

My gosh.

My goodness.

Goodness.

Oh, goodness.

Goodness gracious.

Really.

That foreigner has close ties to Do Clan.

Shut down the screening process,

and I will bury the truth.

How did Lord Lee find out the truth?

He is not one to take lightly.

He got his way and the screening was shut down.

I hope he does not threaten me any longer.

The Queen Dowager and a foreigner...

What could be worth hiding at the expense...

of such great humiliation?

Summon Lord Lee Bun immediately.

Lord Lee!

His Majesty is asking for you.

Must you leave?

Yes.

I loathe waiting.

But it cannot be helped.

I will wait for you.

I will be back shortly.

Wait for me here. Do not move one bit.

Yes, my obsessive lord.

There was a ruckus today...

in the Queen Dowager's chambers.

Her Highness adored you so much that she...

arranged a three-step screening to find you a wife.

But you barged in and put an end to it.

You went too far this time.

I apologize, Your Majesty.

Why did you drag a foreigner...

to the Queen Dowager's chambers?

The Queen Dowager never leaves the Palace,

so she would not have had any contact with him.

Does it...

involve the Do Clan...

and their frequent trades with other countries?

Is Do Bae Myung's family...

plotting something in secret?

Tell me.

Go on.

It was a small, personal matter.

It is not at all...

what you worry about.

"Personal?"

It is a personal matter...

and so you will not report to me about it?

I valued...

your loyalty thus far,

and said I would make sure your wedding...

would be as lavish as that of a full royal.

I guess...

you are not yet ready to start a family.

I command...

you to postpone your marriage.

And lie low for a while.

I cannot do that.

What did you just say?

Please leave my marriage to me.

Leave your marriage...

to you?

Yes. Sure.

This is the first time you stated what you wanted.

There must be a reason for it.

Do not get me wrong.

I only worry...

that you could be at the center of a scandal.

I will not cause you any trouble, Your Majesty.

Oh, dear.

(Episode 7)

(The Inflection Point)

Come along.

Sun Chaek.

Are you all right?

Were you hurt?

Are you truly all right?

I am fine.

I was so afraid I would never...

see you again.

I should not have left you alone.

I am sorry.

It was not your fault.

You saved me.

When I fell into the water,

I actually thought I would die.

But just then...

I thought of you, Lord Lee.

I thought I would never see you again...

and I was so scared.

I...

love you.

Cha Sun Chaek.

I was hoping you would reaffirm...

your confession with a vow.

A vow?

A kiss upon...

the moon and stars will do.

A vow like that could be repeated all night.

Will you be able to handle it?

At first, I never thought you could be mine.

But your smile, your gaze,

and even your voice.

I don't even want to imagine you...

with someone else.

I hope you are not drunk today like you were before.

As you can see,

I am completely sober.

Would it kill you to smile?

Go on and smile.

What did you think of me the first time we met?

You seemed...

a bit unsteady.

Is that it?

And...

you were stunning.

Unbelievable.

They must want to keep each other up all night.

What if she ends up pregnant before marriage?

You must be kidding me.

Why does tonight seem longer than usual?

Now, I just feel lonelier.

My lady, please calm down.

Who are you to tell me to calm down?

Do I seem like a joke to you too?

Just get lost!

The emblem looks awfully familiar.

No, it cannot be.

I did not do this.

No one can find out.

No one.

Father.

I heard what happened.

I...

A title of nobility can be bought,

but I see it cannot alter one's fate.

(Longevity and fortune)

My lady, everything you asked us to prepare for the children...

is ready.

I have not visited in a while.

I plan to visit soon, so prepare accordingly.

- Your Highness. - Massage her legs harder.

Lord Lee, we must get up.

Just two more hours.

Lord Lee, please let me go.

Did you change your mind overnight?

That is not the case.

If you insist on being like this,

I have got my own trick up my sleeve.

You still will not let me go?

Goodness.

Quiet.

- No, you cannot! - Hold still.

Where do you think your hands are?

- Take that. - Do not dare.

Please, no. Move aside.

- Do not dare. - Wait.

- Are you hungry? - Are you hungry?

What...

I will be the head chef cooking breakfast...

for Ho Sun Dang today.

- What is going on? - She looks skilled.

Ta-da.

Here is Cha Sun Chaek's version of Ho Sun Dang breakfast.

"Ho Sun Dang breakfast?"

Simple yet nutritious,

containing carbohydrates, protein, and fat,

it even looks appetizing.

It is the perfect breakfast.

You could have ordered the servants.

To be honest, enjoying a staycation as a date...

and having breakfast...

at a hotel was one of my dreams.

If I imagine this place as the suite room of a hanok hotel...

Although only I know what the hotel breakfast is like...

Go ahead and try it.

Here.

Open up.

How is it?

I am sure it is delicious...

because it was made with my love.

Your eyes tell me how moved you are.

Next, try this one too.

I will finish the rest myself.

All right.

Seeing you enjoy the food I made...

fills me with joy.

How about I make you breakfast every day from now on?

My lord.

Please have your breakfast.

It is your favorite beef jeon.

My lord. Please open up.

If you do not finish this,

I will get upset.

This one too.

It looks good.

- Oh, dear. - Good gracious.

What a waste of food.

What is it?

How does it taste?

This is not for humans to eat.

Since I am such a great cook,

I would make millions if I opened a breakfast spot in Hanyang, no?

Shall I make you lunch as well?

After all, we live by three meals a day.

My apologies for interrupting your romantic moment.

My lady. Lord Cha is ready to scold you.

If you do not return now,

he might actually confine you.

I forgot. My father will not overlook it this time.

I am afraid I must leave first.

Have lunch alone.

I am sorry.

Wait.

For an unmarried woman of age to stay out again!

My apologies, Father.

Calm down, my lord.

At least she was safe at Ho Sun Dang.

How is that place safe?

It is the most dangerous place.

Last night,

I had circumstances beyond my control.

Why do such uncontrollable circumstances happen so often?

Regarding that matter,

I must...

get married as soon as possible.

What?

If I get married and move out,

it will no longer be considered staying out overnight.

I wish to marry without delay...

to leave this family behind.

My lord...

Goodness.

My lord.

- My lord! My lady! - My lord.

Please come outside for a moment!

Lord Lee.

What brought you here?

I have come in person...

with the marriage proposal letter to ask for your daughter's hand.

I have made it clear that I am against this marriage.

Please return.

Please, Father.

My lord. We cannot make our son-in-law...

return without inviting him into our house first.

Please have a cup of tea inside before you go.

My lady! He is not our son-in-law!

Because of you, our dear Sun Chaek stayed out all night twice!

Son-in-law, my foot.

He is stealing our daughter away!

Besides marrying your daughter,

I am even willing to move in here.

No one would refuse such a dependable son-in-law...

willing to move into our house.

"Move into our house?"

That means he will live with us.

May you only walk on flower paths.

I am absolutely against it.

He cannot live with us.

You are to leave this family at once.

At once!

Good grief.

- Oh, dear. - Father!

- My lord! - Father!

- My lord! - Did his chronic illness relapse?

It is from too much anger.

His chest is filled with rage.

It might soon explode.

All of you, leave right now!

Calm down, Father.

You should head inside.

- My lady. Let us leave for now. - To calm you down, I will...

You three are to leave as well!

Goodness gracious.

My dear.

Good grief. Unbelievable.

I cannot.

Gosh.

- My dear. - Goodness.

You are indeed easily affected.

You are the easily affected one.

Listen. Are you that fond of handsome men?

Was that why you went on about him being our son-in-law?

I still think good looks...

last forever, not just three months.

However, the reason I wish to welcome...

Lord Lee as our son-in-law...

is not because of his handsomeness.

Despite your disapproval,

he did not yield and brought the marriage proposal letter in person.

And how he looks at Sun Chaek, and Sun Chaek alone, so sweetly.

Those are the reasons...

I want to support Lord Lee.

Even so, my thoughts remain the same.

Goodness.

Do you not remember?

When I wanted to marry you,

my family was against it.

Ultimately,

no parent can win against their child.

I, too, married you...

after breaking my parents' hearts,

even threatening to shave my head and leave the family.

Enough with this...

and give your blessing.

You say this because you do not know...

what Lord Lee is truly like.

My goodness.

Lord Lee must have been taken aback.

Father can be so silly.

My lady. I think you caught a cold.

What on earth happened to you yesterday?

Who was it?

The one who pushed me.

I'm certain they hold a grudge against me.

The emblem looks awfully familiar.

Was it Do Hwa Sun?

I can no longer overlook it.

I must put an end to it this time.

What brings you here?

You must know why I am here.

Oh, yes.

I heard about the commotion.

A foreigner that served my family caused some trouble.

It was not just "some trouble."

It was a huge problem.

You are partially responsible for getting too close...

to a man you did not know.

The daughter of a noble family cannot spend time...

with a strange man in public during the day.

You put the blame on me when you are responsible?

The foreigner tried to kill me.

That is none of my business.

Tell me what you want.

I will pay as much as you want.

You will pay me?

Do you think you can put a price on a life?

That is not what I want.

What I really want...

is an apology.

Your sincere apology.

The story changed long ago.

The male lead...

fell for a supporting role and promised to marry her.

Lady Sun Chaek.

The female lead has become my best friend.

The second male lead...

- might be able to win... - Are you all right?

The love of the woman he wants.

If that's the case,

perhaps the villain can change too.

Stop pretending, Cha Sun Chaek.

You lost your mind because you think...

you will marry Lord Lee soon.

Wait and see.

You will never live happily after humiliating me like this.

I did not tell a soul...

that you pushed me into the water.

Not even Lord Lee.

I wanted to give you a chance.

What are you talking about?

Get a hold of yourself, Do Hwa Sun.

Stop harassing others and get on with your own life.

If you keep this up,

you could end up dead.

Do you think I will go down alone?

Wait and see!

Here we go.

The 30-year-old wild ginseng wine...

that my father kept hidden.

We are drinking already?

Are you that pleased the screening ended?

It is not that.

I only wish to share this precious wine with you...

to celebrate...

you overcoming a breakup.

You should share this wine not with me...

but with the young lady.

I would like to...

Do you like her that much?

You must know how I feel.

She approached me like it were fate and left a mark on my heart.

The feeling that this is the one,

the desperation to not lose her.

I have never felt like this.

I see you are experiencing a first of your own.

Yes.

We are true comrades.

"Comrades."

That means it is now your turn.

I know some things.

Go head-on.

A true man must go head-on.

"Go head-on."

Yes. It is my turn now.

My dear Bunny.

I will do as you say and go head-on.

Go head-on.

Oh, yes.

I heard...

His Majesty scolded you...

about the commotion during the screening.

There are so many hidden eyes and ears within the Palace.

I also heard he postponed your marriage.

Do you not know me yet?

Once I make up my mind,

I put things in motion.

That is what worries me.

I fear you will make the King your enemy.

From what I heard,

Lord Lee Kyu...

will soon return.

We do not yet know if he still holds...

a grudge against you.

You side with the man who killed my father and your mother?

Will you become a beast?

I will never forget this day.

I will remember you and this rotten world.

- Oh, dear. - Darn it.

- Goodness. - Gosh.

- I do not like the feel. - How much?

Fine. It is yours for five nyang.

- Okay, fine. Take it. - I will take it for that price.

- Hello. - You made it back.

- Are you well? - Yes.

Why is it so hot here?

- My gosh. - You came from the north.

- What the heck? - It is not that bad.

I am here to escort you, Lord Lee.

Let us go.

Halt.

Ho Sun Dang. It has been a while.

Lower the sedan.

Yes, my lord.

Good.

I would like to walk alone from here.

Come and take a look.

Take a look at my wares.

Four poon for a pair.

The more you buy, the cheaper it is.

Go on. Keep walking.

- Let us go somewhere else. - It is good quality.

I like this one.

- Take a look. - Here.

I think it fits.

- What do you think? - Well...

It is good quality.

- Take a look. - Here.

I think it fits.

Yes. The choices Do Hwa Sun makes...

will determine her life.

- Cha Sun Chaek. - Yes?

Sun Chaek, is it really you?

Who...

Are you saying you do not recognize me?

Look closer.

I am Lee Kyu.

Lee Kyu?

I don't recall his name appearing in the novel.

Are you that surprised?

Oh, right.

I think I do remember you.

It has been quite a while, has it not?

Of course. It has been over a decade.

It is no surprise that I do not recognize you.

When we agreed to marry as children?

Now, that is upsetting.

Especially since I recognized you immediately.

What? A marriage agreement?

Even your way of speaking has changed.

Are you really the Sun Chaek I remember?

Well, that is...

My lady!

- My lady! - Bang Ul, there you are.

I have urgent business and must go. Take care.

Sun Chaek, wait.

My lady, what...

What was that all about?

Who were you with?

I do not know. I have never seen him before,

yet he claims we agreed to marry.

What?

Did you get into trouble without me knowing?

I doubt that.

My lord, my goodness.

I have never seen your shoulders so slumped before.

The Chief State Councilor's disapproval...

must be weighing on you.

Apparently, there are some things in this world...

that I cannot power through.

My lord, all your life,

you have only moved forward.

With the royal family affairs...

and your possible marriage to Lady Sun Chaek.

They say you should take a detour if the road is blocked.

I believe this is an opportunity for you.

This is a chance for you to find ordinary happiness,

just like everyone else.

Ordinary happiness?

Try to appreciate the scenery...

along the road you have been rushing past.

Looking back,

those moments could be the most valuable.

See this as a short detour.

Perhaps you can finally enjoy what you have wanted to do...

with Lady Sun Chaek.

Hold on.

Bang Ul.

Is this not odd to you?

There are no passersby on the street.

Nothing happened to the people.

They are just not allowed here.

What? Why?

Because someone with the authority reserved the street for himself.

For himself?

Yes.

Wait, it is Lord Lee.

Did you really reserve the street for yourself?

The whole marketplace?

- Yes. - Is that even possible?

Of course, it is.

I am Lord Lee Bun.

Is this really necessary though?

I did not want our precious time to be interrupted.

Come to think of it,

I do not think we have ever walked hand in hand before.

One by one,

let us create many big and small firsts together.

No way! Since when did you get so romantic?

I want us to vacation together,

enjoy cherry blossoms,

and also do things like launching flying lanterns.

I want to go to the sea as well.

What about you, Lord Lee?

It can be anything,

as long as it is with you.

Shall we?

Still, could you at least tell me one thing you want to do?

Come on. Think of one thing.

Sure.

- This is outrageous! - Calm down, folks.

- Do not dare. - You cannot do this!

- You cannot! - Move!

- Get back. - What...

Stay back!

- My goodness. - Goodness me.

Like this?

Nice. That was good.

You are just as bad at it.

- Kids! - But I...

It is Lady Eun Ae!

Lady Eun Ae!

Do not run. Come this way.

This way. Guess what I got?

-Ta-da! -Snacks!

Not so fast. One at a time. Take your time.

Play with us like last time.

Like last time? Did we play tag?

Read to us too.

- Sure. I will do all that. - Play with us!

- Play with us. - One at a time, kids.

- Play with us. - Play with us.

All right. But one at a time. Goodness, be careful.

- One at a time. - You brats!

It is wrong to harass a fair lady.

Here you go. This is my gift to you!

- Mine! - No, it is mine.

- How... - No, mine!

How are you here, Lord Jung?

- Give it here. - No, it is mine.

- Let me. - Get it.

Kick.

When I look at those children,

I am reminded of my childhood as a lost orphan.

It is the children who suffer the most...

in poverty.

Anyway, I did not expect to encounter you here.

I was just as surprised.

I will do my best to help,

so let us spread this good work together.

When I am able,

I will teach the children to read and write.

Really?

That would make a tremendous difference.

I have a soft spot for children, you see.

You will be a great husband one day.

Do... Do you mean that?

Gosh, these are stunning.

They are all beautiful.

Should I get you one?

These look delicious.

Lord Lee. Say, "Ah."

"Ah."

"Ah." - "Ah."

"Ah."

What a delight.

Miss this chance before you,

and you will regret it forever.

I cannot do it.

No. You are choosing not to do it.

Watch closely how I defeat them.

He's as excited as the kids.

When you get caught up in something, you see it through to the end, yes?

You were too harsh on the children. It was childish.

I simply taught them to do their best,

even in the smallest tasks.

Yes. Of course, you did.

At least it was the happiest...

I have seen you so far.

I am determined to teach this to our children as well.

"Our children?"

The children were loud...

and crowded today, but it was lively and nice.

Right.

How about having ten children?

Why are you bringing up plans for children here?

Excuse me.

Please take a look.

Children's hanbok.

Please wrap all of them here.

You are indeed embarrassing.

Are ten too few?

How about 12?

Daughter or son, I do not care.

To think that your favorite is gukbap.

That was a surprise.

It was the first meal my father bought me when we met.

Eating gukbap...

reminds me of that time.

Delicious food brings back...

memories of my mother too, who passed away when I was young.

Is that so?

Being from such a prestigious family,

I assumed your mother raised you with much love.

Like you, my lady,

my mother found great reward in helping those in need.

I find myself...

missing my mother much more than usual today.

I feel embarrassed, showing you a shameful side of me.

Do not think that way.

I am grateful you shared a very personal story with me.

How is Guildmaster Cho doing these days?

He was greatly disappointed by the marriage screening.

But nothing can be done about it.

It seems...

the deity blesses you with your fated one.

I, too, believe in that.

What is it?

Please excuse me while I use the restroom.

Father.

Come with me.

Allow me a bit of time.

Come with me at once.

The people you associate with reflect who you are.

I was simply having...

Do you think I am blind and deaf?

Of all people, why must you befriend...

a lowlife who has no parents?

Are you out of your mind?

His gukbap has turned cold.

Where did he go?

How pretty.

They are, are they not?

Oh, dear. Be careful of the bee, my lady.

- Sorry? - Stay still.

The bee has a discerning eye.

It recognized...

the prettiest flower of this capital.

No, this country.

I shall spare its life.

May I?

Please do.

The scent of the flowers are...

It is amazing.

- Cha Sun Chaek. - Yes?

I must attend to urgent business.

Head...

to the merchant fair first.

What business is it?

It is urgent business.

I see. I suppose it is a very urgent matter.

Yes, very.

- It is over there. - But...

- Go ahead. - All right.

Good.

So? Would you like some flowers?

Lord Lee sure is a cutie.

I wonder what flowers he'll give me.

Are you not Lady Cocktail Bomb of the Cha clan?

"Lady Cocktail Bomb?"

Right.

Yes, that is me.

It is an honor to meet you.

We are well aware of your reputation.

We heard you created...

an intriguing drink, the cocktail bomb, at the tea house.

Would you mind...

giving us a chance to try that cocktail bomb tonight?

I am afraid I do not make those anymore.

Come now. Please share such delights with us.

We will prepare the finest liquors.

- No, I cannot. - This way, please.

No.

- But... - She clearly turned you down.

What?

Are you all right, Sun Chaek?

What...

Who is he?

Wait. What a surprise.

If it is not Lord Lee.

Hearing nothing from you, I believed you were dead.

But I am not and have returned.

You are members of the royal family,

not thugs of the marketplace.

Stop harassing this lady.

- Let us go, Sun Chaek. - Stop.

Who are you to interfere in that lady's business?

Did he lose all sense of fear after wandering for so long?

Only when you know when and when not to meddle...

can you keep yourself alive.

Repeatedly making offers to someone who has refused...

is poor manners.

To bring up manners all of a sudden?

Please do not fight.

I will teach you next time, so...

Do not teach a single thing to these rude men.

Do you have some kind of relationship with this lady?

And if I do,

will you make way?

Looks like he is trying to pick a fight with us.

It seems like it, no?

But he should actually be desperate to win our favor.

Are you all right?

How shameful of me, Sun Chaek.

Really? Three on one?

That is very cowardly of you.

Look over there.

Are you hurt? Let me see.

I am fine, Sun Chaek.

(The First Night with the Duke)

Sun Chaek is engaged to Lord Lee?

You have claimed what you do not deserve.

Cha Sun Chaek!

Hold on. Have I been locked in my room?

I will not get up...

until you approve.

The spot was taken by another girl.

You must choose wisely.

It is time for everything to return to its rightful place.

This means there are countless people...

who want to see you bleed.

Please keep Sun Chaek safe.

I swear...

to keep that promise.