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Then from now onwards, you'll be proceeding with the basic Seupui. (Seupui - A practice in advance for the future national ceremony that'll be held)

When paying your respects, you must ensure that the candle light won't flicker.

It'll only work if you move quietly and slowly.

The palace ritual requires that you bow during the wedding ceremony

like an arrow, keeping your back straight, while bending your body.

Then constantly make sure that you aren't lowering your head.

Did you sleep well?

I'm estimating that from today onwards you'll be having very difficult lessons.

Because of the demanding schedule, you probably felt very lonely as you worked hard,

but I believe that you will be strong and persistent.

To surpass the requirements of a Court Lady, you will have to work a bit harder.

The Crown Prince asked me to pass this letter to you.

The palace is heavily guarded, so I can't go and see you just now,

but I will treasure it.

And I will be waiting.

I'll be waiting for the day that you meet me as my Crown Princess.

Is everything ready?

Yes.

Has the guest arrived yet?

Yes.

This is the document that has that child's 8 birth characters on it,

and the clothes that she has worn at her private residence.

Then, let's begin.

Is it finished now?

Yes.

So, when can I make the announcement?

That... it's a matter that can't be done if you depend on my abilities.

Didn't you say that it'll be fatal to her?

But to use a method to suffocate someone in a moment on a life that God gave,

it doesn't exist.

so you just left the source of the problem behind?

You don't have to worry.

She'll be sick for a period of time with an unknown illness.

Then, after some time, she will die naturally.

That's right...

...sudden death will draw people's suspicion.

This way is even better.

Moreover His Majesty can't keep a sick person in the palace.

As long as there are no palace guards, that child's life...

...won't be in God's hands, but in ours.

That's even better.

But if she doesn't die when she is supposed to,

then at that time, you'll have to finish her off.

Oh, my... were you scared?

Everything has ended now, you can relax.

Don't worry.

In the near future, Princess, you will get what you desire.

Your Highness!

Crown Princess!

Get the doctor here! Hurry!

Yes!

Your Highness, can you hear me?

Your Highness! Your Highness!

Your Highness!

We urge you to have the Crown Princess escorted out of the palace, Your Majesty.

It has been many days since symptoms have appeared and yet there has been no improvement.

This is definitely not an acute illness that can be obtained in a moment.

Neither is it an illness that can be cured in one or two days.

She is the still the Crown Princess despite not going through the wedding yet.

Letting her stay in the palace to receive treatment from the doctors is the right thing to do.

Letting a sick person stay in the palace is definitely something that shouldn't be done.

What if someone else in the palace gets infected by this illness?

If that were to happen, how would you deal with it?

What you said is too much.

Are you saying that the Crown Princess has a contagious disease?

It's not an ordinary disease.

It's an unknown disease and we don't know the cause.

The Crown Princess' disease has no cure.

If we persevere with the treatment, we may find a cure.

Your Majesty.

As Minister of Personnel, I say...

Later in the future, the Crown Princess will bear the royal heir.

It's more important that the royal heir will not inherit unnecessary disease.

How can you treat a sick person as the Crown Princess of the country?

Postponing the royal marriage for an unknown length of time will create political problems for the state.

I earnestly request to find a reasonable method for this matter.

So...

What is the reasonable method that you speak of?

The Crown Princess Heo who hid her illness must be removed.

Then, we will need to choose another Crown Princess who would be more appropriate.

Also, the family members who hid her illness,

and listed her for selection, Minister Heo Young Jae...

...along with Sigangwon Scholar Heo Yeom, who concealed her illness...

...must take responsibility for their crime.

The announcement hasn't even been made yet. What are you doing?

The patient cannot remain at the palace.

The court has given the order to take her out of the palace.

Why is it so sudden?

Then... just give me a little time to make arrangements.

It could be an infectious disease.

All the things that have been used in this side of the palace must be burned.

Do not leave anything behind. Everything must be removed.

Are you not going to move out of my way?

She is my Crown Princess.

Who dares to send her back to her home without my permission?

Move aside!

Your Highness, please protect your royal body.

Move aside!

Your Highness.

Yeon U.

Yeon U...

Yeon U...

Yeon U... Yeon U!

Yeon U... Yeon U... Yeon U... Yeon U... She is my Crown Princess. Get out of my way.

Yeon U! Move aside! Yeon U! Yeon U! Yeon U...

You must pay attention to the Crown Prince.

In the future, if the Chief Scholar's daughter is removed,

he surely will not just wait and do nothing.

The Crown Prince doesn't understand politics yet.

Is that what you think?

Longing heart. It's only longing heart.

When there were debates about the issue of the selection,

didn't the Eastern Palace remain silent too?

But, the Sungkyunkwan scholars made a move.

The Sungkyunkwan scholars that have been quiet all along,

why did they choose to cry out in protest during the selection?

Because of them, His Majesty has also gained power.

It is the same with Sigangwon.

The people who were chased out by the feign act of the Highness...

...were all recommended by us.

The only person who finally managed to stay at Sigangwon is Heo Young Jae's son, Heo Yeom.

It is not that the Crown Prince doesn't understand politics,

it is just that before this Joseon country becomes his,

he puts on a naive persona only as a cover.

Young tender stems have to be pruned timely.

So that it will become the bonsai arrangement that you want.

Crown Prince.

Grandmother.

Your heart must be aching... Crown Prince.

Yes, Grandmother.

From now on, forget about that child.

She is your grandson's Crown Princess.

How could I forget her so easily?

You must forget her, that child...

in that way, the royal family will become stable.

Grandmother.

Don't do anything. Comply with the imperial orders quietly.

The imperial order... what is it?

Who exactly sets the rules that you want me to comply?

Crown Prince, after controlling the scholarly hall of Sungkyunkwan...

What did you get?

Other than giving some confidence to the scholars,

you didn't get anything out of it. Am I right?

If His Majesty and the Crown Prince hadn't yearned for her,

she would have been leading a peaceful and happy life.

If she wasn't selected to be the Crown Princess,

then what problem would she have other than being temporarily ill?

To receive her mother's attentive care,

she would definitely feel comforted.

So you see,

through your actions, who has received happiness?

If that child becomes miserable,

then it is because of you, Crown Prince.

If her brother's wings were clipped,

it is also because of you, Crown Prince.

And if Your Highness damages his reputation,

that is also because of you, Crown Prince.

If the Chief Scholar's family clan were to be exterminated,

it would be all because of you, Crown Prince.

If it is harmful to oppose, then you must comply.

That is why to those who have been through a lot of setbacks,

in order to not let anyone else suffer or get hurt,

they follow orders and meekly comply.

That is obedience.

So don't do anything and remain quiet.

That way it won't cause any injuries.

That's really strange.

I've been a physician for thirty years but this is the first time I've seen this.

There's nothing wrong with her internal organs and her health seems fine.

But, with these symptoms... this is dumbfounding.

Yeon U! What is wrong with you?

Please... please save my child.

If you can save her, I will do anything.

I will prescribe some medicine for her first,

but please do not have too much expectations.

How could you say something like that?

Can't you see that she's in so much pain?

You must think of something, anything to alleviate her pain!

Wife, how can you ignore manner? Enough!

Calm down, Mother.

Save her.

I am even willing to use my hair to make shoes for you.

I am also willing to give my life to you.

So please save our Yeon U. We...

- Wife. - Mother.

Escort her to another room, quickly.

You go with her too.

How do you do?

Who are you?

I am the Celestial Hall Shaman. I am Jang Nok Young.

Why is the Royal Family's Shaman here?

It is your divine energy that led me here.

Divine energy?

I came without anyone knowing, so please don't worry.

May I take a look at your daughter?

What agassi has, is a mystical illness. (agassi - young lady)

God is helping us.

What good timing for this illness to surface now!

Tomorrow, let's start giving recommendations for Heo family.

How about an exile to somewhere far away?

For a Confucian scholar, the road to exile is like going out for a walk.

Like taking a short break?

There are hundreds of scholars in the country who follow Heo Young Jae.

It is possible that being exiled would give him an opportunity to gather people.

Although His Majesty will temporarily lose a trusted vassal,

after his release from exile -= Haebae: to be released from exile =-

he will be able to recruit a magnificent amount of manpower.

Then, why don't you poison him?

There's no need for poison.

When you have wings but you can't fly,

that is the greatest pain of all.

Slowly. Let's do it slowly.

What will happen if the Crown Princess suddenly becomes well?

That child will never return to the palace alive.

Unless she becomes a spirit,

or rises from the grave.

Are you going to kill Yeon U?

Are you afraid of your father?

Do you pity that child?

Anyway, the fate of that child you mention,

she will die when the times comes.

Of course, if that time is delayed,

then, of course, we'll have to set about it as planned.

Why do you think I'm telling you this plan without any reservation?

It's because I need you to understand something.

To understand something?

Do you know what did people call me long time ago?

A homeless dog. Queen Dowager's hidden knot.

Because it's a name from a certain kind of royal blood lineage,

I have never forgotten such humiliation and anger.

I have returned all of what I have felt back to them.

That's how I attained my current position.

Didn't you say that you want to live in the palace?

Didn't you say that you want to win the Crown Prince's heart, right?

Then from now on, you shall not have any feelings of pity nor guilt.

Remember the anger you feel when something has been stolen from you

Remember the joy that you shall feel from getting the things you wanted.

If you don't understand this,

then stop coveting that position now.

It's witchcraft.

If you can't accept things such as witchcraft and magic,

then agassi's suffering will never end.

That's impossible.

No one in our family has ever suffered from witchcraft.

Why must it be my child?

I don't know why God has chosen this lady,

but God is angry now because she has refused to accept it.

That is why she has fallen ill.

What do you plan to do? Will you let her accept the charm?

Is there a way to dispel her mystical force?

There is one solution.

What is that solution?

But, it comes with the price of death.

I'm willing to use my life.

Agassi has to sacrifice her own life.

Please depose the Crown Princess, Your Majesty.

Please select a new Crown Princess.

Protect our country, Your Majesty.

Yun Dae Hyeong!

Your Highness! Your Highness! Where are you going?

I'm going to the Throne Hall, to get His Majesty to retract his order.

Your Highness, please get a hold of yourself.

The consequences will be unthinkable.

Please calm down first.

Calm down.

Your Highness. Your Highness!

The officials from the Three Offices that the Office of Special Advisors' Chief Scholar had so firmly under his control,

were all unexpectedly swayed to the other side.

Is there anyone who isn't Yun Dae Hyeong's lackey in the palace?

I wonder how many more will turn to him.

Your Highness, please calm down.

I'm really... useless.

Please stop blaming yourself.

Crown Princess...

was being chased off to her own home.

Even Literature Teacher Heo...

...has been forbidden to enter the palace,

just because he's a family member of the sick person.

At a time like this...

even Yang Myeong hyeong isn't here.

In this palace, I no longer have anyone on my side...

Gim Je Un this person,

isn't a person.

He's a sword ghost, a sword ghost.

His face and his swordsmanship don't match up.

He inherited his appearance from his mother, a courtesan in the city.

He inherited his talent from his father, the governor.

He really has perfect genes.

It's such a pity.

If he wasn't an illegitimate son,

he certainly could have successfully launched his own career.

Your Highness, why have you come to this place?

I feel extremely irritated today.

I suddenly recalled the nightmare soccer match that we had.

I became even more annoyed.

- You. - Yes, Your Highness.

It's very strange... You kept coming into my mind.

The highest scorer on that day was you, right?

No, it was not.

I was just full of the desire to win... but I'm lacking in ability.

Then...

Who was that person?

- It's Gim Je Un. - It's Gim Je Un.

You... and you. Both of you, come with me.

What is this? Settling scores now?

Even though the game was such a long time ago?

Will they be dismissed because of this issue?

I'm not sure if it fits you,

but just put it on first.

You should also know that...

if anything about this leaks out,

your life will be at stake.

Yes.

Yeon U!

Yeon U!

Yeon U!

Yeon U!

Can you... recognize me?

It does not matter.

As long as I can recognize you,

it is fine.

Yeon U!

Are you real?

What do you mean?

Are you not an illusion?

Is it really...

you, Your Highness?

It's not an illusion.

I have really come to see you.

I'm really foolish, right?

What is... this?

It is "the Moon that embraces the Sun".

If the King is the Sun,

then the Queen is the Moon.

This phoenix hairpin

symbolizes the white moon

embracing the red sun.

Therefore, I named it "the Moon that embraces the Sun".

"The Moon that embraces the Sun".

The only Crown Princess in my heart is you, Yeon U.

So quickly regain your health,

and return to my side.

Your Highness.

Say it.

I am very sorry.

What for?

The first day I met you,

I wrongly accused you of being a thief.

I am very sorry.

I was extremely rude and disrespectful to you.

I am very sorry.

I'm truly sorry about this.

Everything...

is my fault.

I don't blame you at all.

So... no matter what happens,

please don't blame yourself.

A gentlemen doesn't complain against heaven and bear grudge against people.

Yes.

Your Highness.

Don't hold back, just say it.

I...

after meeting you,

have been very happy.

From now on you will be even more happy.

Don't say such things.

To serve as an escort for a dangerous secret mission,

it's really not like you.

Because it happened so suddenly,

I've already removed other people.

If His Highness encounters a mishap...

The whole family will be unharmed.

How is it possible for one person to put His Highness in danger?

When missing someone becomes an illness, it will be an even bigger danger.

Did you know?

Crown Prince wants you to become his escort guard.

Our Yeon U has inadvertently helped him.

That child seems to like you.

Not sure about that. I think it's a bit different.

There's one side of her that really likes swordsmanship,

and that sharp swords.

I can feel your trace in her.

Your name is Gim Je Un, right?

That's right.

Yang Myeong hyeong and Teacher Heo...

...just call you Un, right?

That's right.

Can I also... call you, Un?

Thank you very much, Your Highness.

Un... Thank you.

The place that the Crown Princess was born and lived at,

I've always wanted to come and take a look.

Crown Princess is suffering a great pain during this period of time,

but I'm unable to do anything for her.

Your Highness.

Being this country's Crown Prince...

Because I am this country's Crown Prince...

...I'm very useless.

You're a lonely and sad, Sunjeong Macho.

Facing the moon at night.

Facing the sun during the day.

The lonely, Sunjeong Macho.

But what is that Macho?

The horse's horse, the plant's grass.

A symbol for the type of man that's full of wildness like me.

Then, what does Sunjeong Macho mean?

It can be said that it's a man that was wild with the addition of innocence.

This is making people embarrassed. I'll just finish it here.

Is it there?

Yes, the market is over there.

Ah, is that so?

Here, go buy a bowl of soup to eat.

- Thank you very much. - Thank you very much.

Okay, I should sell you off.

With 10 wins in 10 fights, the undefeated legend, Big Grizzly Bear!

Big Grizzly Bear, wins!

Don't we have any other challengers?

With the current reward, the winner can buy an ox.

Aren't there any challengers?

If it's like that, then will Big Grizzly Bear become the champion?

I challenge you.

Good. A new challenger has appeared.

Can this challenger actually defeat Big Grizzly Bear, the undefeated legend?

Hey, what is your name?

Sunjeong Macho.

Good. Sunjeong Chima!

No, I'm Sunjeong Macho.

Good. Big grizzly bear versus Sunjeong Chima.

- Wait a moment, for advertisement to be done! - Place your bets!

All come and place your bets! Place your bets...

Just like among men,

some will be King, others are subjects.

A woman is also the same.

Do you really not regret the road that you've chosen?

Big grizzly bear...

Aigoo, seriously!

Wine Lady, bring a wine cup here.

Yes.

What is it? What happened?

The magistrate has raised the tax again.

What? How can it be like this?

Without a doubt, all those money will go to the Yun Clan.

If it's like that now,

it will be even harder if Yun Clan's member become the Crown Princess.

What's the use of saying that?

The Crown Princess that has been forced out due to an illness,

...has been unconscious for 2 days.

She's only waiting to die now.

The Crown Princess has been forced out due to an illness, just what exactly is that?

You... who are you?

What are you doing?

You said that the Crown Princess will die, what is that all about?

Stay alive, Yeon U.

Please stay alive.

What did you just say?

I'm telling you to go to your uncle's house temporarily to avoid the illness.

Father.

You are this family's eldest son,

and also the right hand of the Crown Prince.

Yeon U is currently on the verge of death.

How can you let your son evade at such a hard time like this?

Just go.

I can't.

At least I want to know what kind of illness that Yeon U suffer from?

None of all the doctors know what it is,

how can I know?

I am searching about it in every medical book. Eventually, I'll find it.

Do you forget that you are His Highness' teacher?

I cannot even protect my own sister,

how could I help the Crown Prince?

For a person who reads the classics, how could you be so narrow minded?

Who will help the Crown Prince in the future?

You... You will help him.

This is the only method that you and Yeon U,

can repay the king and me as a father.

You should leave.

Seol, I need to ask you a favor.

Since Yeon U is asleep, I don't want to wake her.

If Yeon U wants to meet me, write me a letter.

You don't know how to write.

Then just send someone else to notify me...

I know how to write.

Agassi has taught me.

Saying that only when you know words, then can you read the whole world.

Everyday she'll teach me a bit.

To have you, Seol by her side, I'm relieved.

When I am not here, you must take good care of Yeon U.

I'm counting on you, Seol.

Seol!

You will go with this person.

He will send you to your new owner.

Your Excellency.

She is a remarkably good and honest girl.

She's my daughter's most favorite servant.

Don't let her work too hard.

No need to worry, Your Excellency.

Have I done something wrong?

It's not like that, Seol.

I will change. Please do not sell me to someone else.

I won't eat as much.

Please let me stay by agassi's side.

Seol.

I promised young master that I'll take good care of agassi, so don't...

After agassi has fully recovered, I'll bring you back.

So now... you have to listen to me.

Yeon U! Yeon U!

Yeon U, wake up. Yeon U!

Yeon U!

While she's alive, there's no way to remove the spirit.

Are you telling me to kill my own daughter?

There's only this method of removing the spirit after she dies,

to lighten her pain.

I want to ask you a question.

Please speak.

If she takes this medicine,

will it ease her pain?

That's right.

Can it really remove the spirit and let her go in peace?

I promise you.

Sir Heo, I am really sorry.

I will use my life to repay this sin.

My Lord, why didn't you call me?

Let me do it. You may go back and rest.

Leave it to me.

Madam, you should have a good rest today.

I haven't done anything so no need to rest, just give it to me.

I also want to do something that a father should do.

At least, preparing this medicine gives me the feeling that I am still able to help her.

Agassi, your illness is deadly.

Your Highness Crown Prince,

I'm using my last bit of strength to write this letter to you.

Yeon U.

Have you already recovered?

Your Highness. Do you know why I sent Your Highness this flower pot?

That... you have told me that.

In fact, there is...

...a hidden meaning as well.

A hidden meaning?

I had hoped that Your Highness would be curious about what plant that will grow here.

That way, you would have been curious and wrote me a letter.

Then that means, you were always waiting for me to write a letter to you?

Seriously, you should have just said so.

I didn't even know what happened.

I always felt that you were avoiding me...

Your Highness.

Mmm...

I wish you to stay healthy and peaceful.

Yeon U... wake up.

It's time... for your medicine.

The medicine is a bit hot...

so after it has cooled down.

Yeon U.

There are many things that Father has to apologize to you for.

But now, I only remember the regretful things I did to you.

Had I known this earlier,

I would have allowed you to study whenever you wanted to.

I would have let you do whatever you wanted to do.

I have always thought that we would have plenty of time left.

I have been very foolish.

Father, hurry and give me the medicine.

After I've taken this medicine, I'll never want to fall ill again.

The medicine is bitter, isn't it?

It's very bitter.

Our dear Yeon U, I will hold you

until you fall asleep.

Yes. I'm glad that Father's embrace reminds me of brother's.

So then sleep soundly in my arms.

I want to sleep with this in my arms. Please let me have it.

Yeon U.

Father, Father, my eyes feel heavy, I'd like to sleep now.

Yeon U. I'm sorry, Yeon U.

I'll be with you very soon.

Yeon U. Yeon U. Yeon U! Yeon U...

Yeon U!

It was like she was asleep in Chief Scholar's arms, when she passed away.

Today, her family will be holding a simple funeral.

Your Highness. Your Highness.

Your Highness.

You can't, Your Highness.

There has been an order from the Queen's Palace Hall. You cannot leave the Eastern Palace today.

Let go.

Let go of me!

Let go.

I have something to say to the Crown Princess.

I still have something to say to the Crown Princess!

Let go... Yeon U, Yeon U!

Your Highness.

Let go of me!

Your Highness.

Yeon U... Yeon U...

Let me go! I still have something to say!

Yeon U!

-=Next Episode Preview=-

Your Highness will become the Crown Princess from now on.

No one will ever be able to snatch this title away from me.

When she was hovering between life and death,

what did you do?

Hyeongnim!

In the next life, you shall definitely be mine.

Yeon U... your name means soft rain, right?

Yes, that's the meaning.

Don't you want to know?

What she would look like if she were still alive?

Where is this place?

And... who am I?