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Ga Hee...

I heard you've been unwell.

I am better now.

Please don't be ... in pain.

Yes, Sir,

please do not worry.

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Your Majesty.

Episode 20

Your Majesty, my apologies.

I did not know that the Crown Prince and Court Lady Kim would be together.

Court Lady Kim went toward the library looking somewhat out of it,

so I informed Your Majesty out of concern.

The Crown Prince and Court Lady Kim are childhood friends.

Inside this deep palace,

there are times when one thinks of childhood friends. Don't you think so?

Yes, Your Majesty.

What you just saw,

don't mention it to anyone.

I didn't see anything today either.

Yes, I will keep that in mind.

Just who is it?

The one who sent that kind of letter to Ga Hee and me.

For sure, it is someone who knows

that I am in communication with the Jurchen.

Your Highness the Crown Prince.

Perhaps...

Kim Do Chi?

For what reason did you ask to see me?

The reason I wanted to see you,

you should know already.

I received the false letter that you sent very well.

Weren't the two of you very close?

Since it seemed that you hadn't seen each other for quite some time,

I specially created the opportunity for you.

It must have been a long time since you've met in person, were you moved?

With what determination,

that I chose a road that I could not so much as cherish in my heart

the person I had such affection for,

you could not even imagine.

What that feels like,

it would be hard for someone like you to understand, even if you were to be born again.

Even though I saw you were turning into a beast,

I believed that you still harbor the same dream.

Although we have become bitter enemies,

that equal world that you always talked about,

I didn't think you'd go so far as to throw that away as well.

Even though that dream had turned into a twisted ambition,

I thought that you were still

human.

Ga Hee...

You're the one who changed.

That equal world,

you and I were supposed to create it together.

However, to protect the Crown Prince, haven't you become the enemy's concubine?

The one who will realize that dream is not Kim Do Chi,

but the Crown Prince.

I may have an abject fate to be unable to hold the one I love close to my heart,

but in order to protect that person, there's nothing I won't do.

That heart of yours,

it will become a poison to the Crown Prince and to yourself in the end.

If my heart becomes a poison to the Crown Prince,

that poison will be used to kill you, Kim Do Chi.

And if I also die, that will be the end.

You rascal, how can you not write even one character? You haven't written one character?

You never learned the Thousand Character Text?

While working under you, when would I have had time to practice writing?

I ought to just...

At this rate, how long is it going to take for you to get a government post?

You,

whose money did you use to gain nobility? Wasn't it my money?

Rascal, then you plainly need to get a government post

and suppose to support our inn, you moron!

Aigoo, I feel like dying.

It's been a long time.

What are you doing holding a brush when it doesn't suit you?

It looks like a cheat sheet for the civil exam...

Aigoo, it's nothing, so you don't need to concern yourself with it, Crown Prince.

Yes, yes, yes.

In order to obtain a government post these days,

I heard it just takes some money.

Why are you suffering like this?

Is your master unwilling to put up the money for it?

Excuse me?

No, that's not it.

A government post can be bought,

but I'm told I need to learn the basics.

Just whom can you buy that government post from?

Well, that would be from the Assistant Commissioner...

If it's the Assistant Commissioner...

are you talking about Kim Do Chi?

Your Highness the Crown Prince.

Your Highness, that man Kim Do Chi is not someone to be satisfied with being Gwiin Kim's(Royal Concubine) underling.

You are speaking as if you know a lot about that man.

Kim Do Chi is a disciple of Jeong Yeo Rip who died in gi-chook-nyeon (the year of the yellow ox) for treason.

He was the leader of the Daedong Society.

Kim Do Chi was...

He was the leader of the Daedong Society, you say?

Then how is that man in the Royal Court?

Kim Do Chi abandoned the cause of the Daedong Society a long time ago.

Your Highness, the person he's been after all along

is you, the Crown Prince.

From Gwiin Kim's side a few years ago, in order to make Prince Sin Seong the Crown Prince,

he attacked me.

This is truly absurd!

A man who was the leader of the Daedong Society,

how could he have served Father all the while?

If it's about Kim Do Chi, then Ga Hae... I mean,

you should ask Court Lady Kim.

At one time, they were as close as brother and sister.

Yes, what you have requested, I will settle it for you.

That's not a problem.

"If you want a government position, seek Kim Do Chi,"

"and if you want to have power, then serve Kim Do Chi.".

That is being said around the Royal Court and the capital city lately.

He uses face reading to look inside a person,

then with everyone placed in the palm of his hand, he plays with them.

Right now, the one who has a hold on the Royal Court and the capital city

is not Gwiin Kim or the Chief Minister.

Kim Do Chi...

He's the one.

Your Highness, what brings you here?

I keep getting surprised by you.

You're a disciple of Jeong Yeo Rip, aren't you?

That was a very long time ago.

The Daedong Society is old news,

but the ideas that Jeong Yeo Rip advocated, are they that easily forgotten?

"The world has no owner, therefore, anyone can be King."

"The land belongs to the people, therefore, one person, as King, cannot be the owner."

Jeong Yeo Rip said this.

How could you forget words that are so sharp and strong?

Even I know them,

so as a former disciple, these words must be imbedded deep inside your head.

Isn't that so?

I forgot all about them.

You forgot?

I'm very disappointed in Jeong Yeo Rip.

I've never seen him,

but as for that equal society that he wanted to bring about,

I also have a dream to create that.

However, far from an equal society,

you who chase power like a fire-loving moth,

are Jeong Yeo Rip's disciple.

I'm truly disappointed.

Politics change with the times, and people change also, isn't that the way?

An idea that changes with the times, how can that be called the truth?

If you are truly a disciple of Jeong Yeo Rip,

right now the correct answer would be for you to be working towards restoration.

If that's not the case, then it is one of two things.

Either you are saying lies in front of me right now,

or you have been living a lie from the very beginning.

Therefore, I will be watching you from now on.

Since Your Highness has taken an interest in me, I merely hope to please you.

Your Highness.

His Majesty is looking for you right now.

Ga Hee.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Do you remember the day I first came into the Hwayoogak (Ga Hee's quarters)?

How could I forget the first day that I served you?

That day you made a promise to me.

You said you would try your best to love me, who had killed your parents.

Thereafter, I waited for years.

Your Majesty, this maiden...

feels compassion for you.

What did you say?

Compassion?

A monarch has everything,

and does not have anything to be envious of, that is what I thought at one time.

However, as I served at your side, I realized something.

That the road of the King is very lonely and fearful.

So, are you saying that you dared to feel pity for me?

To feel sorry for and to pity another person,

isn't that the beginning of love?

That Your Majesty will not experience pain,

that you will not be caused anymore heartache, I sincerely wish for this.

Alright.

Whether it's love or pity, I don't care.

However, inside you heart...

if there is someone other than me who occupies that space,

no matter who that is,

I will never allow it.

Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is entering.

Let him in.

Father, were you looking for me?

I heard that you received a white horse as a gift from the Jurchen.

The Jurchen wanted to kill me,

but it seems they feel goodwill toward you, Crown Prince.

Father, it's true that I received a white horse,

but I'm not certain who sent it.

I considered it carefully,

and what you said wasn't completely wrong.

Since the Jurchen are growing stronger day by day, there's no reason to intentionally become enemies.

I should personally meet the Jurchen who are in the capital city.

Father, are you being sincere?

Just one thing...

they will need to show me their good faith.

All the spies inside the palace,

have them show their true selves in front of me.

Also, the Bookpyeong Gwan (a place to greet and entertain Jurchen) which was shutdown long ago will be opened,

so tell them all to come to that place.

Yes, Father.

I will make sure it is communicated to them.

I don't want to see an assassin force entry into Gangnyeongjeon (King's quarters) again.

I can't die and leave Ga Hee, can I?

Yes, Father.

His Majesty really said that?

That's right.

He wants them called to the Bookpyeong Gwan tomorrow.

I thought of His Majesty the King as someone with a consistent aim who would not change...

but certainly, I didn't expect that from him.

Then, what are you thinking of doing?

Are you going to call the Jurchen to the Bookpyeong Gwan?

No matter how much I think about it, I can't get rid of this feeling of unease.

Father is not someone to change his mind so easily.

Your Highness, that is what I think also.

Do you happen to know anything?

Your Majesty,

how can you say that you'll meet those barbarians in person?

They tried to kill you.

You don't know what they will do to you, Your Majesty.

But the Crown Prince has suggested it.

The Crown Prince says that the Jurchen are calling for friendly relations with us.

That's what he says.

The people of the Jurchen's force is growing stronger, day by day.

When I was in land of Uiju, (in Pyongyang Province, North Korea) I personally saw it with my own eyes.

But Your Majesty, this will certainly

offend the feelings of the Ming.

That they have approached the Crown Prince is also suspicious.

Since the Crown Prince does not have a good relationship with the Ming,

don't you think they have deliberately approached him?

I have already made a decision on this matter.

Don't comment on this matter any further.

Your Majesty!

Did the King of Joseon really say that he will meet with us?

Yes, he did.

Do you think that I'm lying?

The other day, I believed that the Crown Prince wanted to have friendly relations with us.

However, that the present King of Joseon

wants to meet us, I can't quietly believe that.

Since we are fully aware of what the Joseon King thinks of us,

how can I verify that this is not a trap?

I will relay everything the King wanted.

The King thinks we should not become enemies with the Jurchen, who are growing stronger by the day.

Therefore, he wants to invite you to Bookpyeongwan and

hear your demands directly from you.

Bookpyeonggwan has been closed for a long time now.

That's right. Father is even reopening Bookpyeonggwan.

He has shown his intention to reconcile.

Isn't that the room the Crown Prince went into?

Yes, that's correct.

He seems like he is eavesdropping.

Oh, since he's a regular customer, I have to take him.

Whenever I get involved with the Crown Prince, I strangely get involved in twisted matters.

Soon, the Crown Prince will bring the Jurchens who are staying in Hanyang to Bookpyeongwan.

When they arrive, arrest all of them and turn them over to the Royal Investigation Bureau.

Yes, Your Majesty.

You must discreetly carry out this without having the Crown Prince know.

Do not worry.

What happened?

Today, all of them will go to Bookpyeongwan.

Your leader must have naively believed what the Crown Prince said.

Don't go to Bookpyeonggwan. I'll call for you again.

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Bookpyeonggwan

Assistant Commissioner, you came.

Why is Your Highness all alone?

What about the Jurchens who were invited?

Then, why did you

bring the Royal guards?

Why weren't you escorting the King?

That's correct. Father is even reopening Bookpyeonggwan.

He is showing his intention to reconcile.

Up to this point is what the King said.

However, my thoughts are a bit different.

Yeong Sin, see if anybody is eavesdropping outside.

Yes, Crown Prince.

It seems like there might be a rat who spreads words.

So, your thoughts...

How are they different?

Even if we verified Father's intentions to be true,

it's still difficult to find Joseon officials

who would be willing to make peace with the Jurchens.

Biting into an unripe fruit would bring about a toothache.

It's not time yet, so I think it would be best for you to return to Southern Manchuria for now.

Are you trying to kick us out of Joseon right now?

It's not kicking you out.

It's planning for the future.

In return for the white horse you gifted me last time,

also as proof that I will definitely fulfill my promise, I'm giving you my sword.

My absolute intention to create an amicable relationship

with the Jurchen lies in this sword.

Crown Prince, how dare you deceive His Majesty?

I didn't deceive him...

I just wanted to test his intentions.

Move aside. How dare you block my way?

Your Majesty, you sent soldiers to Bookpyeonggwan?

If you do that, wouldn't that make things hard

for the Crown Prince who invited the Jurchen?

You were against me meeting with the Jurchen.

Yes, Your Majesty, but...

The Crown Prince needs to understand too that this is for the sake of the nation.

We'll be rid of the Jurchen spies in the palace,

and shouldn't we punish the ones who dared to try and kill me?

Yes, Your Majesty. That's logical.

Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is here.

Let him in.

Father.

How did it go? Did you catch all the barbarians?

There's no need to look at me like that. I listened to your reasoning too

and was going to make peace with the Jurchens.

But the officials opposed it so strongly.

Their objections aren't completely wrong.

I needn't remind you that Ming is a country that has been gracious to us.

If the Jurchen are preparing to war with Ming, then the Jurchen are our enemy as well.

We cannot betray Ming. Wouldn't you agree?

Your Majesty, my apologies but

I was not able to catch not even one Jurchen.

How is that possible when I ordered the Assistant Commissioner to arrest all of them?

Not one Jurchen

came to Bookpyeonggwan.

What?

These men were so elusive that

they must have already known something that even the Crown Prince could not foresee.

The fact that you did not invite them

to reconcile...

So, they all ran away.

They already have their infamous steel-clad army. On top of that, they must have a keen insight.

They are scary men, Your Majesty.

Since the Jurchen have all disappeared,

the reconciliation that you sought

will not be happening, I guess.

Your Majesty, this is a fight that only has losers.

What?

The Jurchen, myself,

and you, Your Majesty...

we have all lost.

Ga Hee.

On a day like this, I want to forget all worries and go on a picnic with you.

The days are still too cold.

When the flowers bloom, let's go together.

That will be good.

I will order the flowers to bloom soon.

What?

Your Majesty!

I, Kim Gong Ryang, have not seen you in a long time.

Have you been well?

Did you come to meet with Gwiin Kim?

Yes, Your Majesty.

May I greet Court Lady Kim?

I did hear of her but it's the first time I am meeting her.

Go ahead.

Your Highness, I am Kim Gong Ryang.

I am Court Lady Kim.

You are as pretty as the rumors say.

With your archery skill, you must kill a person.

Who?

Gwang Hae.

It's cold. Let's go inside.

Court Lady Kim is a guy? What are you talking about?

I thought he was dead...

I did think that he look too feminine.

She was disguised as a man and completely fooled me.

Moments like this are really frustrating.

How did Court Lady Kim fool you?

Tell us what it is in a calm and orderly way.

It was that Court Lady Kim who shot Sin Seong with an arrow in the past.

What?

The assassin that I sent to kill Gwang Hae,

it was Court Lady Kim.

What did you just say?

You must have been wrong. What do you mean Court Lady Kim is an assassin?

I'm telling you that I am sure.

Nobody can deceive my eyes.

I'm sure I told the swordsmen to kill her but

I don't know what happened?

Your Highness, this will cause big trouble.

Do you think Court Lady Kim will tell this matter to the King?

So, you mean Court Lady Kim was the one who shot my son with the arrow?

Yes.

Kim Gong Ryang; he has surely recognized me!

Bitch! Was it you who shot an arrow into my child?!

What are you doing right now?!

You, bitch! I must know what your true motive is for entering into the royal palace!

Surely, there must be a reason for you to be stuck right next to His Majesty.

What can be my reason? Other than the fact that by closely serving His Majesty will allow me to have a lavish life.

Do you think that I will believe your statement?

Since, you were a soldier of the Crown Prince. Even from the very beginning, you are the Crown Prince's [secret] confidante.

You haven't heard about Assistant Commissioner from Assistant Section Chief Kim Gong Ryang?

I'm referring to Kim Do Chi. The person you think of as your own arms and legs.

He was once considered to be my older brother.

I'm the Crown Prince's personal confidante?

Your guess is wrong.

Kim Do Chi...

That bastard has been deceiving me all along.

Mother, please never let the Assistant Commissioner catch on to the fact of how you know the truth.

Don't worry.

I'd love to catch and kill him right away, but...

I'll hold it in.

I will endure it and hold it in, but afterwards...

I will reveal his dark heart, once and for all.

Yes, indeed, what's the important message? What brings you to my house?

Chief Minister, our Royal Queen's seat is empty,

but how come you don't say anything to His Majesty?

Lately, His Majesty doesn't seem to be at ease because of that reason.

Are you referring to His Majesty?

Isn't His Majesty currently head over heels for the Court Lady Kim?

Therefore, he isn't too interested in selecting a new Royal Queen. That's how I see it.

You didn't read his mind correctly.

Lady Kim hasn't even been validated as an 'Official Concubine.'

She is nothing but a lady who is protecting His Majesty's facial features.

If we select another Royal Queen,

Gwiin (Royal Concubine) Kim will not just be still.

You also have to think about His Majesty's age. So I'm just thinking about choosing from the list of existing concubines.

My Lord, you're not reading the King's mind properly!

Then, are you saying that this is the will of His Majesty?

I really thought that you had a great intuition, more than anyone, but

I must have been wrong.

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Did anything happen on your way here?

I was being followed by someone, but Ieft him out.

In spite of putting us in danger; I wanted to personally ask you something.

Yes, Your Highness.

By chance, does Kim Do Chi know of our personal relationship?

Yes, he knows.

Is it true that you two were once like brother and sister?

In the year the yellow ox, when I was dragged away as a servant for being accused of committing treason,

it was Kim Do Chi who helped me to escape.

Afterwards, I followed him to Mt. Myohyang,

and there, I learned how to shoot arrows and use a sword.

At one point, I had the same dream as he did ...

although, we are walking different paths, now.

Your Highness, he is a very dangerous individual.

What exactly does he want?

He wants...

to prevent you from becoming the King.

During the war, he was the very one who told General Kinoshita

that you were at the capitol.

What?

In the end, Kim Do Chi's will won't be achieved.

I am going to stop him.

Ga Hee, was the reason you came into the palace

to protect me from Kim Do Chi?

Just as he said, from the King who is blind and deaf...

you came to protect me.

Crown Prince...

You threw everything away for me but...

I am unable to do anything for you.

I am really sorry.

How can you say that there is nothing?

You must, Crown Prince,

have to become the King of Joseon.

You must become a wise King.

It is the only thing I am looking forward to.

Okay. I will surely become the King of Joseon.

I will be a wise King.

Then, that's enough.

For that one thing,

I can bear any hardship and live.

Ga Hee.

From now on, no matter what the reason, we must never meet again.

I already know.

No matter who brings me a letter,

I will not meet you again.

If the heavens allow it...

in the distant years, in really distant years...

let's meet then. ♬ Even if it seems like I can reach you, a person like you is far away. ♬

Yes, Crown Prince. ♬ You are my love, my everything, ♬

♬ Even if it pains me to death ...

Then, I'll be going. and my heart is bruised ♬

♬ From a distance, I will always wait for you! ♪ ♬

♬ Because of that one word, I couldn't say to you ♬

♬ Because of that one step that I couldn't take to get closer to you ♬

♬I can see you before my eyes... ♬

♬ I realize that I miss you even more... My love... ♬

You want me to get a new queen?

Yes, Your Majesty.

It's already been two years since the Queen passed away.

The queen position must not be vacant for too long.

That is correct.

Your Majesty, you shall welcome a new royal queen, right this day

to uphold the inner court and the royal family.

Are you telling the truth, right now?

Yes, Your Majesty.

If you welcome a new royal queen, this time

you'll be granted a royal child. You've been wanting for this for so long.

At this old age? Do you honestly think that I should be producing an offspring?

Your Highness, it is the will of the Heavens.

The King's face does not only belong to a single person.

The will of the Heavens is showing itself to shine through your face.

Please, be blessed with a child.

It is the selection of the 'new royal queen' ? . . .

His Majesty is right up there in age but how can he order [wish] for his marriage to a virgin maiden?

Wow! . . . He truly is something.

Getting a new queen who can prevent Ga Hee from gaining power

and to get a legitimate son who will be a threat to me...

Surely, Kim Do Chi is masterminding this.

If it goes according to Kim Do Chi's will,

it might become difficult for you to keep your Crown Prince position.

I know.

Crown Prince, ally with Gwi In Kim.

Sir!

What kind of nonsense are you saying?

Do you know how many times the Crown Prince nearly died because of Qwi In Kim?

I was just coming back from looking over their situation.

They are as desperate as we are.

Okay.

Then again, your idea might work.

Crown Prince.

Think about it.

Since there isno higher authoritative firgure in the inner court,

the main person who is in charge of choosing the Queen

is probably going to be the Gwi In Kim.

However, for the task of choosing a new Queen,

Gwi In Kim will be upset about this.

Yes.

If we can't stop the process of choosing a Queen, then we should join forces with the Gwi In Kim.

in choosing someone who will not harm you. I think that will be a good idea.

Without a doubt, for this current incident, Gwi In Kim and Kim Do Chi will turn their backs on each other.

Crown Prince, please say that again.

Did I hear you correctly?

Pretty soon, in preparation for choosing a new Royal Queen, a "Royal Venue" will be set up.

I did mention that it should be you, Gwi In Kim who must be in charge of this.

Gwi In Kim, you're the oldest of the inner court. Isn't that so?

That's is true, but...

Why should I be burdened with that as well?

If His Majesty wants to pick a young 'childlike' maiden to wed,

that is his business and he needs to take care of it on his own.

If you had a choice,

wouldn't it be ideal for you to welcome a Queen who you can be comfortable with,

and who would bring peace to Our Royal Family?

Surely, Kim Do Chi will use his physiognomy skills to draw out a face,

then someone that doesn't share your views may get chosen as the new Queen.

Crown Prince, it seems like you have a way to block Kim Do Chi.

To call it a method would be considered too petty.

I was only thinking about another face reader who can stand up to Kim Do Chi. That is about it.

What would you like to do?

Gwi In, you're willing to help out with the new Queen's selection ceremony?

Yes, Your Majesty.

It is the task of welcoming the 'New Mistress' of the inner court.

Please, let this servant do the hard work.

Then, please put in much effort.

I will put my heart and soul into it

for you to sincerely welcome a new queen, who will bring warm harmony and blessings.

I will do my best.

You think I can run a business by digging a ditch full of dirt? That is unlucky!

Crown Prince, it's him.

Oh my, how rude of them.

How can Professor Go turn into a poor pathetic beggar, over night like that?

When I was doing my own face reading this morning, I did see a bright aura to meet an important person.

That must have been you, Crown Prince.

I let you pass even though you were a pro-Japanese because you spared my life.

But what happened to you? How did you turn out like this?

I brought it all onto myself.

I'm becoming more blind as each day passes but I can hear just fine.

I've heard that His Majesty will be married very soon, right?

That's why I came looking for you.

I would like you to be the point man for this event.

Pardon?

To protect My Father's facial features, you have spent countless hours fiding a lady who'd do such a thing. Right?

If you, Professor Go, picked the woman with your insight, the King will believe you.

Crown Prince.

Have you perhaps called for me to keep Kim Do Chi in check?

I guess you were kidding about being blind. You are correct.

I, too, have some debt to repay Kim Do Chi.

He threatened me as an enemy collaborator and

took away all my land and my home.

Since I ate the rice soup you bought me, I'll try to repay you.

Given an age limit, Kim Do Chi is looking for a lady with the facial features to be able to bear a son.

There is a mole underneath her eye, which represents a female's ability to bear children.

She will not have any sons.

Next person, enter.

Overall, her facial features show a radiance of yang energy, so she'll definitely be able to bear a son.

However, her eyes lack clarity of black and white. In her pupil of the eyes, there is no positive energy.

She'll not be able to fulfill the role of the Royal Queen as the head of the inner court. She's disqualified.

She was naturally born with nobility.

Her forehead is weak, so she wasn't blessed with parental support. But her ears are preciously shaped.

They are surrounded and covered like lily pad flowers. Her lips are full and rosy, which has a powerful energy.

Also, her pupils hold energy. Her facial features show a 'Mother of a Nation," who may bear many children.

This is the woman.

This woman will be the one to drag Gwang Hae down.

If you make me the Queen,

I will never forget your grace.

For what reasons did you participate?

I come from a noble class family, but I'm trying my best to save the family's name, which is in ruins.

I was thinking of becoming the Royal Queen.

With this much guts and pride, she'll have no problem going against Ga Hee when she enters the Royal Palace.

It is the daughter of Kim Je Nam?

Yes, when he was observing many aristocratic daughters' faces,

in the end, it was Kim Je Nam's daughter who was chosen by Kim Do Chi.

I also looked into it, and she comes from a shabby and poor family.

Even though she's from a poor family, I'll bet that Kim Je Nam's daughter has excellent facial features.

Of course, she probably has a face where she'll be capable of bearing a son, right away.

We need to push for the Chief Censor's daughter to go against Kim Do Chi.

Doesn't he support Your Highness?

If he becomes His Majesty's father-in-law,

he could be a big source of strength to you.

All this time, you've worked hard. Please do your best to the end.

For the sake of the royal court and our nation, please find a virtuous queen.

I will truly, sincerely remember that always.

There is one more thing.

Since this is such an important task, I've called for an additional face reader.

He has no ties to this task and is very skilled at reading faces.

Let him in.

Welcome, Professor Go.

It's been a long time, Your Highness, Gwi In.

It's been a while, Deputy Commissioner.

Her Highness said the face reader was very skilled so I wondered who it could be.

If it's you, then I can believe in your capability.

Then, go ahead and start now.

Bring them in.

This must be the maiden who the Crown Prince is pushing for?

Surely, her face shows the capability of having children.

However, the bottom of her philtrum is narrow.

She'll end up having a daughter instead of a son.

Of course, this maiden must not become the Royal Queen.

Since her philtrum is deep, she'll have many children.

Her philtrum gets wider at the bottom, so she'll have many sons.

Also, her eyes are deep and dry,

Her nosewing is round and prominent,

so she will produce a male heir who will threaten the position of the Crown Prince.

Ga Hee, you have heard it too.

Currently, in the Royal Palace, they're in a process of choosing a brand new Queen.

Yes, Your Majesty. I'm aware of it.

Aren't you upset?

Your Majesty, I don't dare to think like that?

It's already been two years since the late Queen's passing.

Of course, there needs to be a new mistress of the Queen's Quarters.

Your Majesty, what is the matter?

Of course.

You don't need to be mindful of a man that you don't care for, even if he's about to get remarried.

Your Majesty, it isn't like that.

If there is something in your heart that I don't know about...

you better hide it very well, so you won't get caught. Do you understand?

Your Majesty, the selection process is finished.

Gwi In, did you call for Professor Go?

Yes, Your Majesty. The whole nation knows

about Professor Go's ability to read faces.

It's for selecting the nation's Mother.

Just in case we had any misfortunes,

I thought we would need another face reader.

Alright. Professor Go, where have you been all this time?

After the war ended and I didn't see you, I thought something bad happened to you.

Forgive me, Your Majesty.

As a man with sins, I just wandered here and there.

I just recently returned to Hanyang.

But the Deputy Commissioner and Professor Go have differing opinions.

Yes. Deputy Commissioner says Kim Je Nam's daughter should be chosen,

and Professor Go believes that the Chief Censor's daughter should be chosen.

Your Majesty, just like Court Lady Kim

who is currently next to you,

the Chief Censor's daughter has a valuable face who will complement yours.

Your Majesty, Kim Je Nam's daughter was born with a precious face.

Her philtrum is deep and her eyes are full of spirit.

She has the face of the nation's Mother who will produce many children.

I believe she will surely produce a legitimate heir.

Lady Kim, what do you think?

Of course...

I believe we should listen to Professor Go.

Professor Go has already proven his ability with both Royal Consort Hong and Court Lady Kim.

So I believe Professor Go is correct.

Gwi In's words are correct.

So I am going to take the Chief Censor's daughter as my new queen.

I'm also going to reward Professor Go for his work on this.

Your grace is immeasurable, Your Majesty.

Thankfully, His Majesty listened to my words.

The Chief Censor's daughter will be chosen as the queen but it's still too soon to feel relieved.

What do you mean?

Your Highness, how can one person only have one fate?

Dozens of smaller fates are collected together to form a person's fate.

Some fates float away, others must be confronted.

After going through everything that needs to be faced..

then the person becomes the owner of their own fates.

What do you mean?

There is another mountainous fate waiting to face you, Your Highness.