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You never had to tie it yourself.

Please stay still for a moment.

How dare you!

Hyun?

Ji-un?

What are you doing here?

Wait.

Do you two know each other?

Well…

We're… friends.

Very good friends to be exact.

Friends?

How was your new lecturer?

He always looks for shortcuts and is sly.

He's more interested in talking his way out of everything.

Befriending someone like him only proves their priority.

No need to see anything else.

What? Why didn't you tell me sooner?

Not being aware of it, I…

Forgive me.

I didn't want to burden you, so please don't be enraged.

Could it be…

that you two spoke ill of me behind my back?

Only someone guilty would ask that.

Hardly. It seems like Your Royal Highness is more guilt-ridden.

What did you say?

Please stop.

Lord Jaeun, it seems as though you were in quite the hurry.

This one doesn't even have a string of beads.

Which means…

that it should be reserved for someone like me

who looks good in anything.

Wait. That book is…

It's the one I asked Royal Scholar Yang to transcribe.

Why is it in your possession?

Actually, this one's mine.

As if. Please hand it over.

Why should I when it's mine?

Hand it over.

There is no need. It's mine.

-I'd at least like to check. -But there is nothing to check.

-It's-- -Are you seriously using him for cover?

-Of course not. It's really mine. -Your Royal Highness!

What on earth? My gosh.

I'll leave you to your affairs then.

But… Hold on.

Is this where you ran off to?

Do you have any idea how worried I was?

How is it that you weren't by His Royal Highness' side to protect him?

Pardon? Well--

I apologize, my lord.

EPISODE 5

I want a distance of five steps.

But I cannot tell whether you'll run off again.

We're at the palace gates, so where could I possibly go?

I was blessed with your company today.

Nonsense. Thanks to you, I also had a great time for a change.

Wait.

I suspect you'd have more use for it.

You should give it to the lady that steals your heart.

Good night.

But…

Where were you earlier though?

-Can we please drop it? -My goodness…

I looked for you everywhere.

If you knew how worried I was… My gosh.

Silence.

You seem happy.

Did you have a good day outside the palace walls?

As if that'd be the case.

Is something wrong?

What do you mean?

You're blushing. It seems like you're having a mild fever.

Nonsense.

Enjoying a stroll outside the palace

has elevated my body temperature.

That…

It has to be returned to its owner at tomorrow's lecture,

so have it well kept.

Pardon?

I see. I will do as commanded, Your Royal Highness.

Where exactly did your mind wander off to while on the horse

that you made such a foolish mistake?

I… I apologize.

You haven't been yourself these days, Your Highness.

You are my precious grandson.

It is also why you must be perfect.

Do you understand?

Yes, Grandfather.

I apologize. I am not familiar with horseback riding.

I'm aware of it.

You must also have been nervous in front of my father.

I'll ask Guard Yoon for private lessons.

You may not get as good as your late brother,

but you must not let others see any difference between you and him.

Yes, Your Highness.

Do not address me that way.

Your injuries look severe.

A change of clothes seems like a priority.

CROWN PRINCESS CONSORT HAN

You did not have to return it.

From now on, please don't do anything you're not ordered to do.

What you did

may seem like a matter of courtesy to you.

But in my eyes, they seem like unnecessary actions of flattery.

Flattery, did you say?

That is not who I am. Why would I bother--

It's why you shouldn't do it!

Was this always here?

Was it Your Royal Highness who attached this?

Why would I? That was always there!

You could have just said "no." You didn't have to yell.

When did I…

When did I yell?

That reminds me.

I can't believe you're actually friends with Lord Jaeun.

It surprised me.

It means, "Birds of a feather flock together."

Whatever. Let's just get on with today's lecture.

It was just a joke, though…

How cold-hearted.

Icy-cold indeed.

What do you mean the Crown Prince seems like a woman?

Are you not aware of the trouble you'd get into for saying that?

It's not like that.

I'm just saying that

he resembles the court maid I saw at the royal hunting.

It's the same thing.

No, what you're saying is worse.

His Royal Highness is sacred.

You must truly have a death wish.

You think so too, right?

What on earth happened here?

Why is it a wreck?

Father.

Yes, So-eun.

I heard you went to Minister No's place to see Ha-gyeong.

Are you back already?

Yes, Father.

Father, do you perhaps know anything about a clinic named Samgaebang?

Samgaebang?

I heard it was recently torn down by the Office of the Inspector General.

What's with the sudden interest in the clinic though?

You taught me

to always keep my promises no matter what.

Truth be told, I must apologize to the girl that works there.

I promised the physician that I would apologize to that girl.

So what are you saying?

Please help me keep the promise I made, Father.

Could you see to it that I meet the physician?

Reading all night will be the death of me.

Your Royal Highness, be careful!

My goodness

Who kicked the ball?

Please forgive me, Your Royal Highness. I committed a mortal sin.

That…

That was admirable.

Your prompt reaction, I mean.

Thanks to you, His Royal Highness was unharmed.

Don't you agree, Your Royal Highness?

Goodness me.

Seeing the ball…

brings back old memories. What do you say?

Would His Royal Highness like to kick the ball?

Have all the fun you want.

Then why don't I warm up a little?

Why are you still facing down?

Come along.

-He's right. Go and have some fun. -Go this instant!

Have fun.

My gosh.

"According to Zengzi…"

It means, "On you are the eyes of ten men."

"Pointing to you are the hands of ten men."

"So how could it not be terrifying?"

That is what he said.

DAEHAKJANGGU

It means, "Wealth brings prosperity to families

while virtue enriches a soul."

"For a wise man, it should always be true."

What are you doing?

You skipped this passage.

SIMGWANGCHEBAN

You sweated earlier!

I'd rather you stay away.

Oh, right.

It means, "Being generous

will ease the body…"

Would you cut that out?

I just didn't want to inconvenience you.

That is what you get for running around with eunuch trainees.

Who knew royal tutors had extra time on their hands?

But…

It's actually a way of developing one's physical and mental strength.

As if you'd know though.

It means, "One can only rule a nation if all is well within his family."

"All goes well when one's home is harmonious."

Hold on a second.

Was that for me to hear?

To Your Royal Highness, the palace is home.

So what could be more important than understanding

the people within it?

So you're saying

that I'm clueless as to what is going on

in the place I was born and raised in?

Well, that may be the case.

Fine. Then let me show you in person.

Pardon? In person?

Let me show you

just how much I know about the palace.

Hold on.

While we're at it,

I'll start with the royal institute.

Your Royal Highness, wait!

You dare block my way?

No, that's not it.

Excuse me for a second.

Gosh, it sure is dusty in here.

-Nice! -Okay, it's my turn now.

Please give me good numbers.

Yes!

I…

-Nice! -Darn!

Your Royal Highness, please.

Your Royal Highness…

Your Royal Highness, this is wrong.

Please, Your Royal Highness.

Goodness.

Did you trip and fall?

Stand up. Get on your feet.

Could something be troubling you?

Who's troubled…

isn't me but obviously Royal Tutor Jung.

Pardon?

Since the palace is my home,

I should know about everything that happens within the walls.

It's what he taught me.

So I decided to take his lesson to heart and look around the palace.

Sure. Please go ahead.

This way.

How are the Confucian classics being stored?

Didn't I request

the Confucian classics with footnotes to be stored well?

Oh, yes. The classics. Well, they are over here.

Here you go. They are well-organized in this cabinet.

Don't!

Please don't mind him and see how well-organized the books are.

Here you go. What on earth?

What… My goodness.

It's as you said. They are being stored with the utmost care.

Please…

Your Royal Highness?

-We deserve to die! -We deserve to die!

-We deserve to die! -We deserve to die!

I deserve to die, Your Royal Highness!

-We deserve to die! -We deserve to die!

The royal infirmary is responsible for the well-being of palace residents,

but not even the herbs are properly stored.

-We deserve to die! -We deserve to die!

Just as you wish, you will take

your last breaths today!

What is going on here?

With his lecturer, His Royal Highness

is conducting an inspection throughout the palace.

What? An inspection?

Are you all right?

Yes, my lord.

Is that you, Commander Yoon?

Your Royal Highness.

What are you doing here?

I heard you were conducting inspections.

Oh, that. I wouldn't call it an inspection, per se.

It's part of my lesson today.

I must get back since His Majesty awaits.

Who takes that long on a toilet break?

Drink a lot of water when you can.

I speak from experience when I say I know…

the pain.

Where is your sense of hygiene?

Your Royal Highness, you see…

Forgive me, Your Royal Highness.

My hands are dirty because…

This seems…

like enough, Your Royal Highness.

Why is that? Please don't tell me you are already worn out.

That is not what I mean.

Could I perhaps ask you to accompany me somewhere?

And where would that be?

Isn't it splendid?

Why did you bring me here out of the blue?

Because…

you can see every corner of the palace from here.

Do you perhaps know what these are?

They're daisies.

That is correct.

Daisies are easy to find

which is why it's commonly used for medicinal purposes.

The dirt covering the roots can't easily be washed off

and they must be scraped off in order to be cleaned

which means that one's nails always have dirt underneath them.

No matter how hard you try, you cannot scrape them clean.

Are you saying this because of my actions at the royal kitchen?

That I scolded her without knowing better?

Of course not.

What I want to say is that they are human too

and cannot always be perfect.

Rather than scolding others depending on what you see and assume,

why not trust

the loyalty and love they have toward you and the people?

Every day, they try their best to be of service to you and His Majesty.

And they probably

care for the people of Joseon more than anyone.

MEDICINE

Not the palace itself, but the people within the walls.

That is what I wanted you to see,

but you couldn't be patient enough.

You sure are naive.

Trust people's love and loyalty, you suggest?

Human emotions are the hardest to trust.

Deceiving others for selfish reasons

and killing others to protect oneself.

That is human nature.

You are not to worry about other people. Think only about yourself.

They must know their place.

Make them fear you.

So don't let them get close to you.

Only then will you survive.

For once at least,

can't you put your trust in others?

Not for anyone else, but for yourself.

For Your Royal Highness.

Don't distance yourself too much.

It'll only make you lonelier.

What's with the ruckus?

One of the court maids must have had a dizzy spell.

Please don't mind her and head back to your chambers.

Take her to her chambers and have a physician look at her.

Yes, Your Royal Highness.

You should go with her too.

Pardon?

But I should be serving you at your chambers.

As if you'll be of any help.

Thanks to you all succumbing to fatigue so easily,

I'm not able to read my books in peace.

I do not wish to be bothered by such instances,

so leave my chambers and stay out of my sight tonight.

But Your Royal Highness…

That can't be allowed.

Yes, it can.

If you are that worried,

you two may stay and guard my chambers.

You are all dismissed.

Leave!

MILITARY SERVICE DIRECTORY

KIM GA-ON FROM UIRYEONG JOINED THE MUNICIPAL ARMY AT 17

My lord!

-Goodness. -Oh, no!

-Someone please help. -Look.

How could this be?

One.

Two.

Three.

What do you mean Un-am is dead?

It's the second incident this month.

He's the second man to die

out of those who testified against Preceptor Kang ten years ago.

They say he hanged himself,

but it doesn't seem that way to me.

I thought you'd have information regarding this case,

but I must have been wrong.

It has been ten years…

since you have come to see me.

Never did I expect a heartfelt reunion with a fellow classmate,

but greetings could have been exchanged.

I doubt you care about how I am doing.

Jung Ji-un, is it?

I heard your son was appointed as a royal tutor.

If he takes after how you were in your youth,

he will serve greatly as the Crown Prince's tutor.

I robbed you of precious minutes.

I apologize for any inconvenience.

What about what I asked you to look into?

He's the son of Inspector Jung Seok-jo.

He replaced one of the royal preceptors as a royal tutor.

The son of the Inspector?

That means he's one of Lord Sangheon's people.

Darn.

-It must be why they are friends. -Friends?

From the age where the Crown Prince should have been chasing skirts,

he started pulling away from people.

So a male friend he meets secretly?

Don't you find that odd?

I don't think I follow.

Could the Crown Prince…

-like men? -Pardon?

-That's absurd. -Gosh, why did I never think of this?

It's more than unusual for a man of his age

to not fool around with a girl.

He even lives in a palace where he can have his choice of women.

But still, that's…

What?

What is this?

If it's not men he likes,

then he won't be able to resist women

once he's intoxicated by this scent.

JASEONDANG

Your Royal Highness, your bath has been drawn.

Okay.

Your Royal Highness,

maybe it'll be a good idea to skip your bath tonight.

No.

It's not just today he'll be guarding my chambers,

so I can't avoid him forever.

You're not wrong.

However…

This is where you will wait.

You may leave as well.

Yes, Your Royal Highness.

I will serve His Royal Highness from here, so see to it that his bed is made.

-Yes, Court Lady Kim. -Yes, Court Lady Kim.

Why is the smoke heavier than usual?

What is that smell?

What is the meaning of this?

Your Royal Highness!

You…

What on earth are you doing in here?

Well,

an incense that elevates a man's vigor…

I mean, this was only to help you regain your strength and energy…

How dare you! Who gave you this preposterous order?

Well…

I deserve to die!

It was, in fact, Lord Changun who gave the order.

He said it would get me in Your Royal Highness' favor.

Please forgive me, Queen Dowager.

I was only worried for the Crown Prince's lack of interest in women.

In the name of being a loyal subject--

How can you be this immature?

How can I possibly face His Majesty now?

I apologize.

Beg for His Royal Highness' forgiveness.

Beg until your knees ache and your hands burn like fire.

Do you hear me?

Over such a frivolous incident?

But what about my dignity as his uncle?

I will get on it right away.

Off I go.

Your gift was much appreciated.

If that were the case, why didn't you embrace her warmth?

How could I possibly feel the warmth of the woman you had your share of first?

That would be a mortal sin.

Hardly.

It is not what I intended and I feel gravely ashamed

of my impertinence.

You are sorry?

Did you forget how I warned you

not to get cheeky with me?

Don't tell me you're still upset about what happened during the royal hunting.

Come on. That's all in the past now.

I doubt anyone saw.

And bringing up that incident

wouldn't actually be in your favor.

Lord Sangheon.

Lord Sangheon.

I should have had you buried when the former king was put to rest, you imbecile.

-Imbecile? -You dare tried to murder the Crown Prince

under the protection of the Queen Dowager?

Murder him? That's absurd. I just…

Please forgive me, Lord Sangheon. I have committed a mortal sin.

Challenging the authority of the Crown Prince

is the same as challenging mine.

Do you understand?

Yes, of course. Of course I know.

This will probably be the last time the Queen Dowager protects you.

Carry out antics such as this again, hoping that she will shield you once more,

and your head will be separated from your neck.

Of course. I will keep that in mind, Lord Sangheon.

I will make a request to His Majesty and have him be placed under house arrest.

Please let your anger subside.

Hold on a second. House arrest?

Your Royal Highness being this soft

will only hinder your chances at being great.

As for myself, I am not afraid to shed any blood

if it's in the name of disposing of your enemies.

Whoever that may be.

Darn.

Did I startle you?

It is exactly why one shouldn't sin.

You must have lost your mind. Lower your sword.

Lower it!

You… How dare you!

Harass the Crown Prince again

and my sword will do more than just cut off a few beads.

Do you understand?

Do you expect to live to tell the tale

after mistreating the Crown Prince's uncle?

Nothing happened to Lord Sangheon,

so why would I be in trouble?

It's not like anyone saw me.

His Royal Highness is too noble to play childish games with you,

but I'd gladly welcome them at any time.

What? Childish games?

That little prick.

Darn it!

I am not afraid to shed any blood

if it's in the name of disposing of your enemies.

Whoever that may be.

You must still be in shock,

so how about you rest before the morning lecture?

Because of the act Lord Changun pulled last night,

you barely got any shut-eye.

I'd rather not rest. Being in my chambers

will only cloud my mind with more unnecessary thoughts.

Exactly. Which is why a nap could be helpful.

Are you worried about having nightmares again?

Are you not going to move?

Fine.

Request for today's morning lecture to be pushed back.

I will stay here and take a nap.

Yes, Your Royal Highness. I'll be right back.

Where are you off to?

Royal Tutor Jung. It's nearly time for the morning lecture,

but His Royal Highness is still in his office. I was heading over there.

As you were, then.

Are you all right?

Yes, I'm fine. I must have had too many drinks last night--

I'll go to His Royal Highness. You should get some rest.

No, that's not necessary. I can--

Your Royal Highness, it's time for your…

lecture.

Could he have a cold?

Your Royal Highness, it's me.

Your Royal Highness, it's me. It's Royal Tutor Jung.

Royal Tutor Jung?

Are you all right, Your Royal Highness?

Royal Tutor Jung Ji-un is in fact Samgaebang's real physician?

-No. -Your Royal Highness!

Why do you have this book?

That girl must have been someone quite special to you.

She was my first love.

You have a big problem!

The Minister of Personnel lodged an appeal for your resignation.

He deceived me and the Crown Prince.

The degree of his crime is quite severe.

I'm in need of your help.

You are the only person who can help me now.

There is nothing I can do for you.

So I advise you to stop asking.

Subtitle translation by: Hye-lim Park