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Lady Sin communicated with the dethroned King and committed a grave crime by helping him escape.

As her crime is of a high degree, she will be publicly executed.

-Your Highness! -Your Highness the Queen!

You know that our fates should've never crossed.

Now, I finally understand my father's words.

But, if we have already met and fallen in love,

I must take responsibility for that.

Your Majesty!

Is the Royal Secretary to the Right here? And Captain of Royal Guards?

No, it's not that.

-Your Highness! -She's so pitiful!

The execution time was changed? Who? Why?!

Her Highness the Queen Dowager gave the command

as she reasoned it was impossible to know what the escaped dethroned King is planning.

In this life, I wish to protect that love through death.

Do you have any last words?

No.

Proceed with the deposed Queen Sin's execution!

If I am reborn,

I will never meet you, Your Majesty.

Halt!

Halt!

-Your Majesty! -Your Majesty!

Chae Gyeong!

Chae Gyeong! Chae Gyeong...

Why did you end up like this?! Why?!

Let's go.

Move aside.

You said that this location was where the dethroned King last slept.

I sent soldiers to scout this entire area but we couldn't find him.

Then searching through his relatives' houses will be the quickest.

Tell His Majesty that I will do as he wishes; I'll hand over the criminals.

What's the reason you've suddenly changed your mind?

There's no time to argue about that.

Because Sin Chae Gyeong's execution time was changed, His Majesty had to personally race to the execution site.

What about Her Highness the Queen?

Although she's alive for now, His Majesty will also be put in a difficult situation if we don't hurry.

-Where are the culprits? -Go to Port Mapo.

Port Mapo...Let's go!

Yes, sir!

Seok Hee and Gwang Jo

moved Seo No's grave to Dongjukjeon Village yesterday.

Yes, I heard.

You didn't come.

I was occupied with the merchant groups' work.

I even went to that merchant group and received a report that you did not show up for 4 days! On top of that,

I also received a report that you were seen at Yeokcham, Gimpo near the lodge that my brother last slept in.

Why did you do it?

Is this the world you

so desperately wanted?

How did we end up like this?

I'll give you a chance to set things straight.

This is truly your last chance.

Your Majesty, the Captain of the Royal Guard requests to be in your prescence.

Allow him to enter.

Your Majesty, I captured the real culprit of the dethroned King's escape.

His Majesty the King is entering!

We greet you, Your Majesty!

Your Majesty, these are the bandits that ambushed the dethroned King on his path to exile.

Why did you do it?

I-I've committed a crime worthy of death!

I asked, why did you do it?

We were...ordered to.

What order?

A-attack the dethroned King and intentionally

-create a situation where he can escape— -Eunuch Kim!

Yes, I intentionally delivered the news of the First Vice Premier's death.

I planned it so the dethroned King would run to the First Vice Premier's residence when he escaped.

Who? Who is it?

Who ordered such a thing?

Answer me!

The Deputy Commander!

I'm wronged, Your Majesty!

You're wronged?

Eunuch Kim is the dethroned King's person.

He's plotting revenge by creating a rift in our relationship, Your Majesty!

The Deputy Commander's words are correct. You cannot just listen to their words and accuse the Deputy Commander without a proper investigation!

That is correct, Your Majesty!

More than anything, Right State Councilor has given both his mental and material support towards your crowning

and is your best subject.

Your Majesty, please be unbiased through a proper investigation!

Of course I will. I cannot believe a single witness

and punish an official of this nation.

I'm honored, Your Majesty.

Lock the criminals in their cells. I will investigate and punish accordingly!

Drag them away and lock them in the cells!

Yes, Captain!

Are you planning to concede the Queen's position to that Sin wench?!

It's not conceding. It was never mine in the first place.

Shut it! If you're going to spout such nonsense,

leave for Ming immediately. Even if you're not here, I have many ways to accomplish my goal.

In the end, you tried to kill her?

If Chae Gyeong dies in your hands because of your decision,

how do you expect me to live?

That child's parents and all her relatives died

in your hands because of your decision.

But, do you believe that she can forget that truth

and you can live together without suspecting and hating each other?

You're already unable to look into her eyes now

because you're sorry, miserable, anxious.

Are my words wrong?

Your words are correct.

There are times when I cannot look at her properly

but if I express with words,

touch with my hands, and embrace with my heart,

there will be a time when the scratch on the heart could heal.

There will be a time when it gets better.

"At times like this, we should always be together

and tell each other "I love you",

tell one another how much we love each other, embrace one another, and treasure each other. That's what a married couple does!"

Chae Gyeong told me that.

So Royal Mother,

please leave the two of us alone.

I desperately beg of you.

Who are you?

My name is Seo No.

My thoughts were wrong.

Since you're not beside me anymore,

I thought that it didn't matter how I lived from now on.

I heard that love is respecting the decisions of the person you love and resembling each other in thought.

That's why love is difficult.

I realized the moment I saw Sin Chae Gyeong,

True love

is respecting the decision of the person you love,

even if it leads to your death.

So, I'll save the woman you treasured so much,

Sin Chae Gyeong,

and through this, I'll repay my debts to you.

Chae Gyeong...

Chae Gyeong!

Your Highness the Grand Prince.

Are you okay?

What happened?

What were you thinking when you saved me?!

What about you? What were you thinking?

You should have said that it was all a lie, a false accusation,

you should have requested me to catch whoever framed you!

You should have flailed and shouted that you were wronged!

How could you have thought of dying?

What if there is something I'm more afraid of than death?

What do I do then?

What if there is something I must give up my life to protect?

What should I do then?

Chae Gyeong.

Why can't I become your person?

Your Majesty, I resent myself.

For the first time, I regret

that I am me.

You courageously survived after losing that much blood.

What about Chae Gyeong? What happened to her?

Don't worry, Her Highness the Queen is safe.

You're not in a situation where you can move as you wish.

Let me go.

Do you have a reason you must survive?

This is something I started.

I have to finish it.

His Highness the Grand Prince used this for a long time.

He lived 5 years without being able to properly breath, walk, or smile.

Now, it is your turn.

Where did it go?

Goodness, that scared me.

Why are you serving a spoon as if it's a God?

When the Madame bought the dowry, she requested that I keep this.

You never know who'll attempt to harm you and when so...

your meals should always be served in metal bowls

and you should always eat with a silver spoon.

Goodness, I said something I shouldn't have.

Because I might die?

My Lady...

This isn't living.

Even if you live for just a day, you shouldn't live like this.

What should we do?

Everyone, including Eunuch Kim, has committed suicide.

It seems the Right State Councilor's side has blocked the mouths.

Your Majesty, the witnesses to prove Her Highness the Queen's death

have all died.

We can no longer believe the witness' initial testimonies

regarding Her Highness the Queen's innocence.

We don't know where the dethroned King is or what he is planning.

We cannot leave Her Highness the Queen alone when she is the sole witness and accomplice.

You must depose of Her Highness the Queen.

For the Royal Family and the Court—

Nonsense.

Anyone who continues to accuse the Queen

and requests for her dethronement without new evidence,

I will punish you with the crime of scorning the Royal Family.

Your Majesty, please do not reject our loyalty!

Please understand!

We came this far.

If we give up now, we'll be giving up right before the summit.

Who placed the current King on the throne?

It's all thanks to us; we risked our lives and fought against the tyrannical previous King.

But now, His Majesty has chosen to close his eyes and ears and is rejecting the cries of his subjects.

Therefore, we must deliver the will of the people, the will of the Heavens, to His Majesty!

Our Snail Brides must continue

to uphold the order of the Heavens

and deliver the will of the people and the Heavens to His Majesty!

Yes, My Lordship!

I will leave for Ming.

Didn't I tell you to leave?

But, what's the use of your actions now?

Without me, the Queen's position is useless.

So for our lives and our clan's safety,

please do not create anymore tension with His Majesty and instead—

You still have a long way to go.

Do you think you're my only niece?

No, nieces are useless. I have a daughter too.

Look here, allow her to enter!

Yes, My Lordship.

Father, did you call for me?

Uncle!

Introduce yourself, she's my adopted daughter.

You're planning to make your adopted daughter into His Majesty's Queen?

There's no reason I can't.

I'll become the King's father-in-law.

His Majesty the King is entering!

Your Majesty, you're here.

Are you feeling better?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Did you have a dispute today with the subordinates again, your majesty?

Without any disputing

how am I supposed to run the country?

I heard that there have been a dispute about my dwelling for days, your majesty.

Who's been talking about such useless nonsense?!!

We are so sorry your majesty!

Your majesty.

I don't really know much about the customs and manners of the royal family.

However, in Yeoyeom, they cut off the ribbon of the Hanbok jacket

and bid for a farewell.

Chae Kyung. My dear Chae Kyung.

If I don't cut it off first

I know that you won't let me go first.

I would like to divorce you, your majesty.

Please allow me sire.

Your majesty.

My answer

you obviously know what it is my dear.

Making up, overcoming, courage

making an oath, promising, and comforting

we can be together and do those things.

We have so much we can do for each other my dear.

Why is it that you want to say goodbye before even trying anything?!

I put you through so much and when I think about that I just can't bring myself to do this.

No, it won't happen.

Your majesty.

Sire, when you were a young man of Nakcheon in the past

you pushed me away with all those lies back then.

Please bring out how you felt at the time.

Out of all those lies you told

the only truth was regarding my safety.

Isn't that right your majesty?

The only thing that I hope for is

all about your safety your majesty.

And also for that path that you'll be taking

there will be Seon Woo, my parents

and there will be many people in this country Joseon that'll put all their hopes in you.

So please be determined to carry on your duty as the ruler

and achieve all your goals.

After you do all that you can finally come over to me your majesty.

Why can't you part of that path my dear?

Because there is constant death all around.

Both You and I are always on the verge of death you know.

As long as we are together this will never end your majesty.

You have finally become the ruler of this country.

So now you have to be finally afraid of death.

So, you should try to keep yourself alive at all cost sire.

Chae Kyung dear.

Perhaps the way we can comfort each other the most is

surviving through it all.

So when we are alive and well for a long time

will be the proof of each other's endless love.

When I live for one year

then I will be loving you for a year.

If I live for ten years then I'll be loving for ten.

If I live up to 100 years

then I will be loving you for 100 years.

Yes, sire.

If we are both alive, even if we are not together

that in itself

is us loving each other through all the years.

There will be a lot of important things to do

and because of that nobody will be home.

But still that home will still remain no matter what. That's the analogy I'd like to use.

Can't that home be here?

This home belongs to the Queen.

I am nothing more than a person named Shin Chae Kyung.

♫ Waiting for me at the place where we first met. ♫

♫ Sorry, I didn't know so please forgive me. ♫

♫ Please don't go, so I can see you again. ♫

♫ Loving you once again. ♫

♫ We will forever and ever more. ♫

Look over here.

Move away, move away.

Read this over here.

Read that.

Yeah, that's true.

He's coming.

My goodness.

Oh my.

Entering the Great King.

At your service your majesty.

I've been hearing that there was a lot of commotion in the capital last night.

And they say that the snail bride has been coming and going too.

Have you seen it by any chance, mr. prime minister?

How could that only be the will of the snail bride, your majesty?

I saw the people of this country uniting with one voice and one mind as I was entering the royal court, sire.

Oh, so you saw eh?

Yes, that's right your majesty.

You might be able to turn away from the governing officials but the will of the heavens and the people

that are watching you shouldn't be ignored. Never.

You're right.

I should not do that.

So then, about the dethroning of the Queen..

I'm sorry to say this but I think you got it all wrong.

What in the world is this?

- Your majesty..! - Park Wong Jong, During the process of confiscating the wealth of the attacker's close associates

Shim Geun Son, Kim Sook Hwa,

Choi Sook Won, and Jang Son's homes were confiscated with practically nothing

but he expanded his own home and built many different living quarters all over.

Park Wong Jong also was responsible for the contributors for the rebel faction named Jo Gye Hyung and Kim Soo Kyung

by having a meeting with them periodically.

And told the low level government administrators in the provinces saying that they requested for the government post.

The meeting itself is all about requesting things. And there also is a notorious rumor going around by officials...

Your majesty!!! This is unfair sire!!!

Bring in the witness.

Bring the witness in.

I don't know them your majesty.

How could you...

Are you gonna try to get out of this by killing all the witnesses again?

Do you have anything to say?

You there.

Yes, your majesty.

Strip off the government position Park Won Jong already has.

And confiscate all of his wealth that he gathered unjustly.

And punish him for what he did for exiling him.

No, your majesty! This is all about framing me!

I feel unfair about this your majesty!

If this man acknowledges for his crime and feels any remorse I'll stop right here.

But if he keeps on denying it and pretending that he didn't do anything wrong

then I will take this as as him scorning me.

And will punish him by putting him in prison.

Then I will punish him and his future generations for high treason!!!

Your order is my command your majesty.

You cannot do this your majesty.

Your majesty!

Your Highness the Queen.

You're leaving?

I apologize for causing you concern.

There's nothing to apologize for.

Add this to your living.

What can you do when a fate where you must separate to protect each other exists?

You have to protect each other, even if it's from a distance.

I'll remember your words.

Your Majesty!

From now on, because my day consists of loving and missing you,

to love and miss you even more,

I will survive and survive again.

Like that, we find our own paths to protect each other.

"I...

never escaped,

so Queen Sin has never helped me escape."

You must deliver this message.

Your Majesty, the Captain of the Royal Guard is here!

Allow him to enter.

Your Majesty, the dethroned King Lee Yoong came to his exile location on his own.

He even sent a handwritten statement

that he never intended to escape and that Queen Sin was framed.

Hyungnim must've also wanted to save Chae Gyeong.

After your parting without acknowledgement, only a sense of helplessness grows . . .

As the winds grow stronger every day and night, I am gravely concerned for Your Majesty's health.

As your vigor would be drained at this month of the year, if possible, please refrain from drinking

and maintain your vigor by foods and herbal tonics that replenish your energy.

As I think of you every night, my heart sinks.

I beg that my earnestness delivers through Your Majesty's health and heart.

Hyungnim!

Hyungnim, are you okay?

Yeok...

Yeok, is that you?

Yes, I'm Yeok.

I'm here.

I came to see you.

Leave. Do you know what this place is?

What pathetic sight of me did you come to see?

How much more are you planning to laugh at me?!

Hyungnim!

Hyungnim, Hyungnim...

Have you regained your conscious?

Do you see me now?

How vain and futile...

I wanted to prove that Father's decision was wrong

but in no time,

just like he predicted, I was a tyrannical King.

I resembled my mother,

who became blinded by jealousy and destroyed herself.

Yeok.

Yes?

I never hated you.

I hated the person who was reflected in your eyes, me.

And the person who had the exact same eyes as you,

Chae Gyeong's eyes,

I was embarrassed to look into those eyes so I tried to kill you

and tried to ruin you.

I just

hated and resented myself.

In the end, because I separated you two, I was punished

and left in this state. That's what it is...

H-Hyungnim!

The punishment I did not receive in this life,

I'll receive in death.

He's here.

Finally, he's

reaching his hand out to me.

Hyungnim...

You should've at least had a meal with me before you left!

In a world void of

hate,

resentment, and uneasiness, please,

please rest comfortably.

Aunt.

I brought some snacks.

I was making some cotton clothing to send to His Highness and the Crown Prince

because I wasn't able to give His Highness a birthday present.

I'll help.

My Lady!

Someone from the palace— no, from Gyo-Dong is here.

The dethroned King has passed away.

Royal Mother, happy birthday!

Crown Prince, isn't this a hair-pin? How did you...

Do you like it?

-Of course I do! -You should try it on!

Tell Yeok to become King.

Then in his place, I'll become Chae Gyeong's husband,

the First Vice Premier's son-in-law, and your

son and live like that.

Your Highness,

in our next life,

please be born as my daughter.

I'll treasure you greatly.

Your Highness...

It seems the horse is exhausted. Let's rest here for a moment.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Highness the Queen.

Eunuch Song.

His Majesty the King is in front of the house.

He said his horse is exhausted and wants to rest for a moment.

Please wait. I'll boil some horse-feed.

Her Highness the Queen said she would boil some horse-feed.

Boil horse-feed?

What about me? Didn't she ask for me?

Chae Gyeong.

Please feed your horse this.

Sin Chae Gyeong.

I apologize for not being able to greet you.

I'm sorry, I'll get another bowl.

Can't you show me your face, just once?

If I just push this door, we can meet.

Do you truly expect me to leave like this?

"No",

please just say that one word.

Then I will open this door, run to you,

and embrace you.

Did you forget?

To have to see each other,

to have to be together, to have hands touch, aren't the only ways to love?

We are different from others, so not being together and not meeting,

is how we've decided we would protect our love for each other.

Are you collapsing already?

Do you truly wish for me to leave like this?

Dragon

Husband! Grand Prince!

Husband!

♫ Suddenly the whole world is filled by you ♫

♫ Suddenly you were there without a sound ♫

This won't do, Chae Gyeong. I can't live without you.

Don't go.

Let us be together.

♫ What do I do now when my breath is about to stop? ♫

♫ I want to hold you ♫

♫ the one whose brilliance chillls my heart ♫

What's this?

♫ I'm afraid you might fly away ♫

It's perfect fit.

♫ when the wind blows ♫

♫ Because your smile and tears fill my heart, ♫

♫ I will always love only you ♫

It's a son! A son!

- Ack! - Aigo.

♫ can't be secretly hidden ♫

♫ We can't turn back because you are here. ♫

♫ Saying I love you even ♫

♫ without saying the words ♫

♫ I can't let you leave my embrace ♫

♫ I want to hold you, the one whose brilliance chillls my heart ♫

♫ I'm afraid you might fly away when the wind blows ♫

♫ Because your smile and tears ♫

Chae Gyeong . . .

Your Majesty, I am very grateful for your desire to reinstall me.

However, Your Majesty already has a prince, your first son.

If I were to re-enter the palace to be Queen, the child that would come to be born from me,

would be engulfed in the battles of royal powers.

Please consider that happened to Your Majesty and Your Majesty's older brother.

In this world, to have another story as tragic as you two brother's,

to occur again wouldn't be something you'd desire.

Nanny, the sleeve . . .

One hand-width.

And the shoulders . . .

One span of hand too. One span.

Then add more to . . . oh seriously.

Just go and borrow a clothes from him. What suffering is this!

My brain's bad so my body has to toil.

What's the brain for?

How painful was it?

How frightening was it?

We cannot allow ourselves to recreate that tragic again.

For me, Your Majesty

living strong for us,

is already plenty.

38 years later. 1544. Jungjong 39th year in reign.

Eunuch Son.

Yes, Your Majesty.

His Majesty's royal body is indisposed.

Open all gates that lead to the Grand Palace.

Do not control the entrances and exists. And do not place guards.

Gangnyeong Palace (King's residence)

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Grand Prince!

Grand Prince, when did you arrive?

Bird poop. Did you wait long?

I didn't wait just a day or two.

Am I too late?

No. Not late at all.

It's been very hard for you.

You are so proud-worthy.

So very well, you endured through.

Because I knew you were waiting, I could endure it.

Because I knew you were there in that place.

I also could protect my place.

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Now, I will be by your side, my husband.

So please rest at ease at home now.

Now I've finally come home.

I pine for you. I admire you.

I love you, my husband.

You can just do one.

Gratitude to viewers for watching faithfully.

♫ Dearest, leave in peace now. ♫

♫ Wake up from the bad dream and rest. ♫

♫ When time passes ♫

♫ after the seasons change ♫

♫ the painful memories, will they be forgotten too? ♫

♫ My unfilled love has festered my heart ♫

♫ Leaving a red cut in my heart. ♫

♫ You are drenched by the light of sunset ♫

♫ You are alright. Leave in peace. ♫

♫ Do not turn back. ♫

♫ Do not worry. ♫

♫ Don't dwell on past memories. ♫