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BLOODY HEART

THE PEOPLE, GROUPS, PLACES, AND INCIDENTS IN THIS DRAMA ARE PURELY FICTIONAL

Why...

are you here?

I am your concubine.

I will live as your woman.

To do that,

I will become the Queen.

Explain yourself.

Tell me...

the real reason.

It is my choice.

As an acknowledgment of her contributions

I will allow her veil to be lifted.

Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty.

BLOODY HEART EPISODE 7

Who are you?

Where is Lady Park?

Where did you hide her?

Lady Park is at the feast.

Why do you look for her here?

Silence!

What trick are you two pulling?

We would never do such a thing.

I work for Lady Cho.

What?

I went to Chaeokdang to run an errand for Lady Cho

when he asked for my help.

Please believe me.

How dare you lie to my face?

Tell me the truth now.

Where is Lady Park?

Please. I have no idea what you are talking about.

You wench!

Chief Eunuch!

Leave with the court lady.

My lord.

Lady Park can't be far.

-We must hurry-- -Lady Park is at the feast.

You deceived me.

I…

would not dare to deceive you.

I'm certain she was planning to escape.

How else would I have known about Eunuch Jung leaving the palace?

I will confirm

whether you are lying or not.

My lord!

Please spare me of this place.

My lord!

Let me go.

My lord!

What happened?

Miss decided to stay in the palace.

You should have insisted she come.

Didn't I tell you it is for her own good?

She said she has unfinished business.

The only reason I did as you said

was because I thought Miss wanted to escape.

She should stay if that's her will.

How could you be so cruel to the Chief Eunuch?

He insulted the royal family with a heinous lie.

Did you not tell me

that Lady Park… was planning to escape from the palace?

You claimed His Majesty was aiding her too.

Stating that His Majesty and Lady Park…

seemed to have a special relationship.

That is a lie!

I would not dare to tell such a lie.

Please.

I did not make such an absurd statement.

That is enough.

It is an insult to His Majesty

for a servant to harm his close aide.

The Chief Eunuch knows this better than anyone.

He will never speak.

What is it that you want to confirm?

I sensed His Majesty and you were hiding something from me.

My doubts would have been confirmed

if it was because of Lady Park.

My niece

has the King's affection.

That would explain why His Majesty has been postponing

his consummation with Lady Cho.

Did I not tell you, Minister?

Do not trust His Majesty.

Put the sword down this instant!

Did you forget?

You and I.

We were comrades who went through life and death.

We were friends.

My lord.

I will report the atrocious acts of Minister Cho

to His Majesty.

How dare he!

He had the nerve to slander you and Lady Park--

You no longer have the King's favor.

No servant would fear you now.

It seems like His Majesty

preferred you better as a watchman.

You became aware of it.

That's why you went around looking for a way to save yourself.

Listen, Chief Eunuch.

Prove how useful you can be.

A beast with no use…

is nothing but prey.

Tell Inspector General Yoon

to seize Eunuch Heo's account book.

I shall relay the message.

Why did she return?

Why in the world?

There is something

I must do in this palace now.

A day will come

when I can tell you.

I will make another opportunity.

There is no need.

I plan to live in the palace now.

My lady.

That is right.

I am Lady Park. A second junior rank concubine.

I am Councilor Park's niece.

And I may even become the queen one day.

Why the sudden change of heart?

People I consider my family are locked up as I said.

I will save them--

How will you?

Will you command the governor to release them under the King's order?

Or do you plan to save them by leading an army?

Even if that were possible,

yet another life

would be sacrificed for that cause.

I no longer believe in you.

I will become the queen...

and release them myself.

I gave you my answer, Councilor.

Does my answer

suffice?

It does.

Then release the people of Bamboo Grove Village.

You threatened me into becoming a concubine.

But staying at the palace is my will.

I…

do not trust the heart and words of others.

My authority over their life or death

will help me trust you, Lady Park.

I…

plan to use the King's affection.

So before His Majesty makes Lady Cho the queen out of spite towards you,

hurry and appoint me as queen.

Will you…

be able to sway the King's heart?

Answer me this.

Will you even be able to mention this matter in the royal court?

I have heard you could not bring it up due to the three-year mourning period.

Can you destroy…

their justification?

Can you do it?

It is not a problem.

I was prepared

to bite my own tongue and die instead.

I swear

I did not tell them you sent me to Chaeokdang to spy on Lady Park.

That is why

even when I got caught by the Chief Eunuch,

I insisted that was not the case.

That you never ordered such a command.

That's how I ended up outside the palace. Please believe me.

Enough whining and leave us.

Yes, my lady.

How could you order your own court lady to spy on Chaeokdang?

Ttonggeum insisted first. So I let her be.

Yes, I'm sure that was the case.

It's the truth.

But why did you call for Ttonggeum all of a sudden?

I don't know either.

I was simply following Father's order.

How did he know that Ttonggeum left the palace?

Win the King's affection by using whatever means necessary.

I will find a way to justify the need to appoint a queen.

I checked in on Yeonghwadang.

That girl, Ttonggeum didn't leave Lady Cho's side

as she slandered you.

I told her to go far away.

Court Lady Choi.

Any word from the Queen Dowager?

Yes, she said you may head over now.

Shall I prepare shades for the Queen Dowager, Your Majesty?

Yes, see to it.

I will see to it myself.

The Queen Dowager disdains the smell here.

What is her intention in coming here?

Or is Lady Park behind this?

Your Majesty.

The Queen Dowager sent word she'll be absent due to an upset stomach.

How unfortunate.

I will send a royal physician over.

Thank you for your grace.

All the horses seem docile.

This is truly a gentle one.

Going out for a ride on a beautiful day like this would be perfect.

I wished to see your face in broad daylight.

My wish has been fulfilled.

I won't disturb you anymore.

Someone needs to ride the horse in order to check its condition.

You may follow.

I will find another way for you to leave.

I will not leave.

I plan to spend my life here.

What are you hiding from me?

I entered the secret passage for a brief moment.

It was pitch black and damp.

I was afraid to take a step forward.

How…

did you take that path…

every 15 days?

Did Councilor Park order you?

Did he order you to tempt me?

To get a hold of my affection?

So that…

you can become the queen?

Did you truly come back to become Queen?

What is going on?

Your Majesty.

I love you.

I wanted to reveal my feelings.

If it were even for a moment…

I wanted time to be with you.

I…

love you too.

But my love and feelings

are completely useless.

You are Councilor Park's niece,

an enemy I must eradicate.

No matter whom I love,

that fact will never change.

You are not…

the woman I need.

So…

do not try to tempt me.

Is the King still with Lady Park?

Yes, Your Highness.

They went horseback riding together.

There's no way he wouldn't see through this obvious trick.

I sense his relationship with Lady Park

is deeper than I thought.

During the three-step selection,

you said my desires would only be half-fulfilled.

You were right.

-I'm impressed with your gift. -Thank you, Your Highness.

Find out a consummate date that will ensure the birth of a son.

My ability falls short…

You communicate with the spirit.

Try begging her by saying your life depends on it.

I am sure

she will answer you then.

There's talk of a monk who is thought to be the incarnation of Buddha in Tongjin.

Visit that monk.

Holding a temporary civil service examination

to select an official was a wise decision.

Your Majesty.

The royal court is not understaffed.

What is your reason for conducting this exam?

I ask you to choose from families within the royal court.

Why are you against this?

The method you suggest only brings in pathetic officials.

Nonetheless, we can't allow the Sarim into the royal court!

Your Majesty!

The King is the spitting image of that scholar.

Why are you here, Lady Cho?

I called for her.

Spend some quality time at the back garden.

I am grateful, Your Majesty.

I am overjoyed by your thoughtfulness.

I complained about how distant we became.

He kindly made time for us to meet.

You like him that much?

Absolutely.

His Majesty is a loving husband just like you and my brother.

My niece

has the King's affection.

Without Minister Cho's support,

the temporary civil service examination will not be possible.

I am aware.

But it seems

Minister Cho doesn't trust me.

What is making you hesitate so much?

Is it about speeding up the process to select the queen?

Your Highness.

I ask…

you become our irrefutable reason.

For that to happen,

I will have to vacate the Internal Court.

If Minister Cho pressures His Majesty,

it won't be easy.

You come begging to me

because you can't go up against that fool?

It is for the country.

It is for the royal family's stability.

I beg you.

As the head of the royal family,

please make a decision.

I beg you…

Please…

be His Majesty's royal concubine.

If I suddenly fall ill,

everyone will become suspicious.

Your Highness.

It's dangerous.

Move away from the edge.

I will grant your wish.

For you…

I will offer myself as cause to justify the selection.

That look of worry for me on your face.

That is more than enough for me.

Why?

What is making you this sick?

Is it time

for me to let you go?

How are you feeling?

Never again.

Do not ever do that again.

How could you always be so reckless?

Always?

You always save me.

That is why.

I act recklessly with ease.

Why is the royal physician outside?

His Majesty enters.

I came running to you the instant I heard you fell in the pond.

What happened?

Is it true that you tripped?

Yes, now please stop shouting.

It's making me dizzy.

The royal physician will do his best.

So please, do not worry.

Everyone, leave me.

The Internal Court is empty now.

Do you

really promise to let me go if I tell you what I know?

I will if you tell me something useful.

Our lady

was brought to our village by someone.

Who was it?

He looked like a eunuch.

I clearly heard

Master Lim ask about eunuchs in the palace.

A eunuch?

I've been suffering from nightmares ever since I fell.

It's been so long since I slept through the night.

Which is why I will go to Prince Seogang's residence and recuperate there.

-I'm heartbroken, Your Highness. -I'm heartbroken, Your Highness.

While I am away,

I would like the two of you to oversee the Internal Court.

Discuss and tend to events that have been postponed.

Including the banquet in honor of me.

How surprising.

I thought she would entrust you with everything, but I was wrong.

I will show her I am an indispensable member of the Internal Court.

That is already the case, Lady Cho.

Not to mention how valuable you are to His Majesty.

Eumjeon.

If any one of Lady Cho's people picks a fight, make sure to fight back.

The more noise, the better.

Yes, Lady Park.

-My gosh. -What is that?

-What's all this ruckus? -Rats, Court Lady Kim.

There are rats over there.

Gosh, whoever it is rounded up a whole bunch.

Whoever it was, they went through a lot of trouble.

Lady Cho mustn't see that hideous sight.

-Clean it up this instant. -But…

Now.

I want dried persimmons.

-We'll give you one. -You'll get it Ttonggeum.

-Please, just quickly clean it up. -I want five.

-Okay, sure. -We'll give you five.

Goodness.

Court Lady Kim.

Chaeokdang must be responsible for this. They are trying to hex us.

This isn't the first time something like this happened.

Stop your nonsense and prepare for the banquet.

Even if we wanted to, we're being bullied by the Supplies Officer.

This is all because of Chaeokdang.

How could you do this again?

You must open the storage for us so we can prepare for the banquet.

It is beyond my authority.

Chaeokdang requested the goods first. So there's nothing I can do.

We clearly requested it first.

Court Lady Kim.

This is not the time to be stubborn.

What?

How dare you talk that way to her?

-Know your place, you wench. -What?

You had this coming.

-What did you say? -Stop this!

Tell me some scandalous news.

Something the supervising court ladies know,

but choose to silence it.

The bigger the noise and commotion, the better.

She committed adultery with a royal family member.

Tie her up this instant.

-I'm innocent. -No, wait.

A royal family member indebted to you

committing adultery with a court lady violates moral code.

This disgusting act was conducted at the vacant Crown Prince's Palace.

I suspect this to be an act of treason.

They must be sentenced to exemplary punishment, Your Majesty.

Moreover, the scandalous events that have been occurring

within the palace are unspeakable.

It's unacceptable that servants are taking sides and fighting.

This is all due to the fact that the queen's position is vacant.

I plead you will hurry and select your queen

to bring back order in the Internal Court.

His Majesty set this beautiful precedent

of mourning for three years to pay respects to the late Queen.

How could you suggest he dispose of that courtesy?

I strongly agree with the Chief Scholar.

I have made an avowal regarding the late Queen.

I can't go back on my word.

Flog the court ladies involved in the gang fight.

Once the Queen Dowager returns,

it will be settled at the Internal Court.

Prince Cheongsan will pay for his crime with exile.

As for the court lady,

execute her.

His Majesty will play a bad hand.

Members of the royal family will swarm in.

He'll be forced to select a queen.

Please revoke your royal command to exile Prince Cheongsan.

-Please revoke your royal command -Please revoke your royal command

-to exile Prince Cheongsan. -to exile Prince Cheongsan.

Please revoke your royal command to exile Prince Cheongsan.

-Please revoke your royal command -Please revoke your royal command

-to exile Prince Cheongsan. -to exile Prince Cheongsan.

Your Majesty.

It's precedent to punish a royal family member

who has committed adultery with a court lady to probation.

How could you sentence your family to such a cruel punishment?

-Uncle. -The truth is

you failed to rule your court lady. This responsibility falls on you.

I beg that you revoke your royal command to exile Prince Cheongsan.

-Please revoke your royal command -Please revoke your royal command

-to exile Prince Cheongsan. -to exile Prince Cheongsan.

Your Majesty.

Do not forgive your relatives' arrogance.

How dare the royal relatives get involved with matters of the court?

Your Majesty.

We argue this happened due to the absence of a queen.

This is all because the Chief Scholar pushed for the three-year mourning

and put a halt to selecting a queen.

Prince!

Strip Chief Scholar Kim Chiwon of his official title

and bring order to the Internal Court.

-Please bring order to the Internal Court. -Please bring order to the Internal Court.

Your Majesty.

Raise your guards against the royal family members

who overstep their boundaries by interjecting in state affairs.

-Raise your guards against them. -Raise your guards against them.

-Please bring order to the Internal Court. -Please bring order to the Internal Court.

-Raise your guards against them. -Raise your guards against them.

Kyun.

Yes, Your Majesty.

It started at the Supplies Office.

Find out whether this was all a coincidence

or a scheme.

Are you the Supplies Officer?

Who are you?

Who ordered you to start a quarrel amongst the Ladies'

court ladies?

His Majesty enters!

Do you know Supplies Officer Han?

I do.

He claims he was ordered to start a quarrel amongst the court ladies.

He named your Court Lady…

as the abettor.

Who ordered you?

Lady Park is innocent.

My excessive loyalty to my master led me to act on my own accord.

Which master?

Shall I hand this over to the State Tribunal?

It was my order.

She is my own, so punish me instead.

I doubt

you have anyone to call your own here.

I do.

I requested Councilor Park that I may have command over them.

Is that not right?

Leave us.

Was it truly your doing?

Yes.

Have you

truly…

decided to live as Councilor Park's niece to become Queen?

Did you forget?

Councilor Park…

is both an enemy of mine and yours.

What do you plan to gain from leeching on him?

Is it because of your father's identity?

I once…

had a dream.

I dreamt of catching the real culprit who poisoned Queen Inyoung

to clear my father's name.

Now…

that is no longer the case.

Lady Park.

You didn't return to become queen.

So tell me why you returned.

My people…

came here for my sake.

I lost my parents and relatives.

Surviving alone once is enough.

I can't run away again…

and spend my life as a living corpse.

Tell me.

What is it that you have planned?

Your Majesty.

Carry on your path.

I will do what I must.

He plans to use

the temporary civil service examination to appoint Sarim members to office.

Have you no clue what the Sarim is proclaiming?

Removal of honorary positions and noble titles.

Confiscate the slaves that were bestowed to our lands.

They are out to kill us. We can't allow them into the court.

Uncle. He only appointed a couple of civil officials.

I'm upset because I can see right through his scheme.

Uncle!

Uncle--

The Minister is understandably upset.

His title was handed to him thanks to you.

If the Sarim weeds out unqualified officials,

the Minister of Personnel will be the first to go.

Are you here to shame me?

You led the dethroning of the King.

Nobody minds your decision of helping your brother-in-law.

The sword I held that day

felt so heavy and burdensome.

Whenever I felt like running away,

I cast my eyes on your back that was leading us.

It gave me so much comfort.

I ask you to lead the way again.

Brother.

Did we not swear it to each other on the day we dethroned the King?

That we would never watch this country fall to misery in the hands of a tyrant.

To make a rich and powerful country that will last a thousand years.

-That's enough, Councilor. -When the throne strengthens,

the Queen's family will be the first to be eliminated.

King Taejong sought help from his brothers-in-law.

But in order to grow his power,

he eliminated them first.

If you also want to avoid being used by His Majesty…

you need me.

Councilor Park.

My daughter is a Lady.

She is a royal concubine.

I'm afraid your wait will be long.

Lady Cho usually takes a bath at this hour.

It's my fault for coming unannounced.

Don't worry about it.

I don't see Court Lady Kim.

She's recovering from the flogging.

I'm fine, though. I've gotten used to getting beaten.

Lady Cho won't be back for long. She asks you to return to your residence.

Our Miss is the only person

who cares for me.

Councilor Park.

Councilor.

His Majesty retracted his punishment to exile Prince Cheongsan.

He will be on probation instead.

The law forbids royal family members to interject in state affairs.

This gives the scholars good reason to protest.

Do you plan to mobilize Sungkyunkwan against the King?

Left Minister.

You said your son is the jangeui at Sungkyunkwan?

JANGEUI: HEAD SCHOLAR OF SUNGKYUNKWAN

Who sent this letter?

It is from Bamboo Grove Village.

That's enough. You may all leave.

A crafter testified

that the man who visited Lady Jeong, the daughter of Master Lim

was a palace eunuch.

Exiling a royal family member who committed adultery

is the rightful punishment he deserves.

It is unacceptable that royal members banded together

and intimidated Your Majesty into lessening the punishment.

The royal family involving themselves in state affairs

when there is no heir apparent

can only be seen as incredible arrogance.

May your Majesty send the Prince back into exile.

And to rid of the root of the problem,

please grant your royal permission to select the Queen.

-Please grant your royal permission -Please grant your royal permission

-to select the Queen. -to select the Queen.

-Please grant your royal permission -Please grant your royal permission

-to select the Queen. -to select the Queen.

Your Majesty.

The Minister of War requests permission to see you.

I hear the scholars of Sungkyunkwan have also joined this power struggle.

Yes, Lady Park.

It seems His Majesty has no choice now.

It seems so.

Tell Councilor Park I wish to see him.

I am your servant.

If you wish to fill the court with members of the Sarim,

I will do as you command.

If you wish to lessen Minister Ou's power,

I will see to it myself.

However, due to the fickle nature of humans,

they receive happily but oppose greatly when things are taken away.

Your Majesty. Reveal your intentions

so that I may silence their opposition

and show my loyalty to you more than ever.

What would you like me to do?

You have made a promise to me.

Be the grandfather of my eldest son.

It is my wish to father a child with your daughter.

I plan to save my people in my own way.

This will be the only way

to return everything to normal

without the need to sacrifice innocent lives.

Your Majesty.

Please grant your royal permission to select the Queen.

-Please grant your royal permission -Please grant your royal permission

-to select the Queen. -to select the Queen.

Will His Majesty yield?

Yes, he can't push this matter any longer.

Everything you wish comes to fruition.

Does it not make you happy?

Councilor.

Do you remember Scholar Yoo Haksoo?

Back when His Majesty was the Crown Prince,

Scholar Yoo's daughter was selected as the Crown Princess.

I do not dare to doubt the King for even a second.

But Councilor Park's cunning ways and the power of his men

have put you in a position to select Lady Park as the Queen.

I am very much aware of this.

I ask that you hurry…

and consummate with Lady Cho before this happens.

Your Majesty.

Please set a consummate date.

The daughter of a man revered by the Sarim was selected as the Crown Princess.

It was only natural for the officials to be uncomfortable.

That's when Queen Inyoung's horrible assassination happened.

Scholar Yoo Haksoo was held accountable and was executed.

A mass expulsion of members of the Sarim followed.

However, rumor still spreads

among the people that you are the real culprit.

The whole world knows about this.

What is your reason for bringing this up?

There is something the world doesn't know about.

It's believed that the future Crown Princess burned to death.

That is not the truth.

His daughter…

is alive.

She survived…

and even entered the palace.

How do you know that,

Lady Park?

I…

am the daughter of Yoo Haksoo. The late deposed Crown Princess.

I am Lady Yoo.

-Please grant your royal permission -Please grant your royal permission

-to select the Queen. -to select the Queen.

-Please grant your royal permission -Please grant your royal permission

-to select the Queen. -to select the Queen.

Your Majesty!

Please grant your royal permission to select the Queen.

-Please grant your royal permission... -Please grant your royal permission...

-to select the Queen. -to select the Queen.

BLOODY HEART

Translated by Holly Kim

Do not waste your time, Councilor.

You will be very busy from now on.

Do you remember

Yoo Haksoo's daughter who was selected as Crown Princess?

Why did you call for me?

We are selecting the head lady of the Internal Court.

In the absence of the Queen Dowager,

I am to make a unilateral decision?

So you coveted the power of the future Crown Prince too?

Your greed for that is excessive.

That is my duty!

Only I am capable of this.

Your Majesty!

Why did you save the daughter of a traitor?

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