Original subtitles

Why are you staring at me like that?

I know it's preposterous,

but why do I see...

someone else in you?

Someone else?

Another...

woman.

Eunuch Hong.

I apologize for my tardiness.

Your Highness. I'm sorry, but we have plans.

Have you forgotten about it?

I'd like you to join me if you can.

My apologies, Your Highness.

I won't allow it.

Your Highness?

He is my person.

Of course. He works at the Crown Prince's palace.

So, step back.

Are you not allowing it...

because I'm the one

who wants to take Eunuch Hong?

I didn't know you were that important.

Then...

what is the reason?

Master Yun-seong?

You're the young master from Premier Kim's family, right?

I see the famous young man from Unjongga here too, Sam-nom.

What are you doing by yourselves?

-Let's hang out together. -Well...

Get away from me.

Are you not glad to see me?

Let's go.

Let's have some real fun tonight.

You look girly,

but you're so manly.

Go.

Pardon?

I'm fine, so go without me.

Catch that thief!

Let's not get the wrong idea.

You've seen my upright behavior,

so I'm not too worried.

Don't worry at all.

I only found out

that you often visited the kisaeng parlor alone.

There's nothing to be mistaken.

Right.

By the way,

all the lanterns went out because we came too late.

There's nothing left to watch.

Who said

that I wanted to watch the lantern festival?

I can't walk anymore.

What... What's wrong?

My steps...

have never felt so precious before.

Is this how you usually act at the kisaeng parlor?

Sir?

Sir.

He's over there!

Over there!

Are you okay?

Yes, I'm fine.

Please give it to me.

I've found the mask.

Byeong-yeon.

What brings you here?

When did you come?

Don't stay out too late.

-Were you worried about me? -Nonsense.

Go to bed.

Last night,

three places were robbed.

Robbery isn't something new.

The envoys are here,

so let's not make a big deal out of it.

-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir.

But I don't have a good feeling about it.

He robbed the storerooms of notorious wealthy masters

as if he did it for a show.

What are you waiting for? Show it to him.

They all wore this mask.

This is...

It's the same mask from the festival, isn't it?

Who can it be?

The rumor in Unjongga

doesn't seem so great either.

What is it about?

That Hong Gyeong-rae's men

have started to move again.

They're instigating people by giving out what they have stolen.

It's very similar to the past.

By any chance,

are the robberies and Hong Gyeong-rae's men

connected to each other?

My apology, Your Highness.

Do you feel uncomfortable?

Did you have fun at the kisaeng parlor?

Pardon?

Yes, I did...

I see.

I guess I have been forgetting

that you're a man.

No,

that eunuchs are men who also want to sleep with beautiful women.

Don't mind what I told you the other night.

I won't...

mistake you for someone else ever again.

Eunuch Jang.

Yes, Your Highness.

You may leave the room.

Goodness, Minister Cho.

Hello, Premier Kim.

It's been such a long time since you last visited the palace.

Let me see.

Our last visit to the Royal Court was...

Three years ago, Father.

Three years, it seems.

Introduce yourself.

This is Premier Kim Heon.

Cho Ha-yeon, at your service.

You look exactly like you used to when you were a friend of the princess.

Oh, back then?

She used to pick a fight with the princess so much and get into trouble.

-Oh, she did? -Yes.

I will be at the executive office.

If the princess should turn you away, you can find me there.

Oh, Father.

Please come in.

Eunuch Jang.

The eunuch from the royal palace wants us to send two eunuch trainees.

Are you talking about me?

Relax.

You should ask somewhere else.

His Highness hates eunuchs tending matters outside the Crown Prince's palace.

It seems urgent.

You might as well ask.

Leave before you get in trouble. Get lost!

Let eunuch Hong go.

I just need Hun-nam.

Who's Hun-nam?

That's me.

Jang Hun-nam.

LOYALTY

It must be here somewhere.

Is it there?

Your Highness.

That was amazing.

Are you all right?

I was shocked by such an awful shot,

but I am all right.

But why would you talk down...

That lantern!

Can you get up?

Are you just going to stand there and watch?

Your Highness.

Your Highness, what happened?

Your Highness?

The Crown Prince?

I am Cho Ha-yeon, daughter of Minister Cho Man-hyeong.

I really wanted to see you again.

BLACK MARKET LEDGER

There's something suspicious about the envoys' movement.

Look into the government officials and men

who are close to Envoy Mok.

You will find out how they engage in illegal trade.

It is the list of the officials who took advantage as loan sharks.

LOAN AT HIGH INTEREST LEDGER

Is this all?

Yes, sir.

It is the information of children who became orphans

or slaves after the riot, ten years ago.

Find out

if any of them could be the child of Hong Gyeong-rae.

Yes, sir.

Find out before someone else does.

It could drive the rally of the dispersed forces.

I will keep that in mind.

Please help yourself, Your Highness.

Take them away.

Seeing them makes me want to eat them.

Take them all away.

Her Highness wants to lose a few pounds.

Don't say that in front of her.

"I'm the one who looks like the real princess."

That is what she is thinking.

I was making a joke as a child.

You look even prettier without the extra weight, Your Highness.

It is not like you to say that.

Princess.

I will visit the Royal Palace more often from now on.

Why?

Please welcome me.

Next time, I will bring some tea that helps weight loss.

What is up with you?

SILVER SPOON

SILVER SPOON

Why should I hold back?

SILVER SPOON

What is so important

that you had to wake me up?

Forgive me.

I dare interrupted your sleep

because I could bring...

Because only I could bring you what you desire most.

What I desire most?

Yes, sir.

I can guarantee.

You will love it.

Your Highness.

This is a medicine for your insomnia.

I have trouble breathing,

feel flushed all of a sudden,

and see things.

Do you know why?

In my opinion,

you are very healthy.

However, if those symptoms persist,

that means...

Well...

It's all right. Tell me.

Similar symptom in Donguibogam

is referred as

the sickness of widows

and nuns, Your Highness.

The sickness of widows and nuns?

Yes, Your Highness.

Forgive me, Your Highness.

Well...

It is natural

for Yin and Yang to be in harmony.

If your heart aches for those it should not ache for,

and starts to agonize you...

Goodness.

How dare you.

You better watch your words.

Get out!

Yes, Your Highness.

JAHYEONDANG

A night shift for a eunuch trainee?

Yes. I was just informed.

I won't be in all night. Don't wait up for me.

Good night.

Eunuch Ma, why am I on the night shift at the Envoy Residence?

You will know when we get there.

Where?

Eunuch Ma.

Come closer.

I am here for the night shift at the Envoy Residence.

I will go outside and do my job.

So, that pretty dancer

was you?

Tell me,

why are you dressed as a eunuch

inside the Royal Palace?

I am just curious.

Come and sit.

Please.

Are you a boy with a pretty face

or a girl pretending to be a eunuch?

Please stop.

Aren't you a eunuch of the Crown Prince's palace?

Don't you know

that the fate of your Crown Prince lies

on the tip of my tongue?

It is duty

of a eunuch to give up his life for the master.

Don't you dare move.

Please let me go!

Are you... Are you all right?

Who is it?

It's me.

Crown Prince.

Let's go.

Your Highness.

Is anyone outside?

-Will you -Your Highness.

-be able to handle the consequences? -Your Highness.

Damn it.

How should I deal with this?

Why on earth did he do it?

I was worried

this might happen one day.

Still, how could he ill-treat the envoy?

Your Majesty, don't worry too much.

I'll tell Premier Kim to come at once.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Gosh, Your Highness.

How could you...

go into his room recklessly like that?

Did you think about what could've happened?

My apology, Your Highness.

I was ordered to keep a watch at--

You should've gotten out of there if you thought something was strange.

A mere eunuch like me can't disobey any order.

What's more, he's the envoy representing the Qing Dynasty.

I was worried you might be put in trouble because of me.

Who are you to worry about that?

What's the big deal about the envoy?

Who are you to...

Who are you to make me so angry?

What are you doing?

Your Highness, my apology.

We were ordered to arrest Eunuch Hong Sam-nom.

Free him right this instant.

I'll talk to my father myself.

Please step back.

If you do this,

I'll have to kill him to take him.

How dare you threaten me?

My apology, Your Highness.

Your Majesty.

Please make the Envoy Mok take responsibility for what he has done.

And punish me for showing discourtesy with the law.

You can't put the blame only on the weak eunuch.

If he is at fault,

it is being loyal to you

as your servant.

Please revoke your command.

Listen.

Lock the Crown Prince in his palace.

Keep strict guard on him.

Your Majesty!

JAHYEONDANG

I told you there are ups and downs in life.

Because the Crown Prince took the throne in the interim,

you acted so proudly as if you became a chief eunuch.

-When did I? -What should you do now?

What if he gets dethroned?

You can't say as you please just because you have a mouth.

Dethronement? How dare you!

You startled me.

Why are you yelling at me?

Your superior is the one who caused the trouble.

What's the big deal about that mere eunuch after all?

Oh, dear.

By any chance,

is the rumor true then?

What rumor?

That the Crown Prince...

-is gay. -How dare you!

I won't stay still

-if you spread such a rumor. -Hey!

Even people in Unjongga might hear this

not because of me, but because of your loud voice.

I know

that he isn't gay.

What?

Whom he likes

might not be a man.

-What? -Goodness.

I wasn't going to say this...

Eunuch Ma.

Master Kim.

I need to talk to you.

Did you take

Eunuch Hong to the Envoy Residence

that night?

Pardon?

Yes, sir.

The eunuch who was originally on duty

had an urgent matter to attend.

What is that?

I came to have this gun by chance

when I was in the Qing Dynasty.

I got my hands on a few bullets

out of curiosity as well.

I see.

Why are you showing this to me?

It doesn't need any gunpowder to be fired.

It gets fired...

if I pull the trigger like this.

Why are you doing this to me?

Don't mess with...

Eunuch Hong.

Why are you so concerned about Eunuch Hong's business?

By any chance,

do you also know the secret I know?

Don't be curious.

Don't speak of it.

If anyone speaks about Eunuch Hong's secret from this moment on,

I plan to...

kill you

no matter what.

I only have one last bullet now.

I will

save this for you

Goodness.

You look horrible.

Well...

Is the Crown Prince all right?

You're not in the place to worry about him now.

It's chaotic in the Crown Prince's palace.

Even Japanese invasions seems to look better.

His Highness...

might be dethroned.

Dethroned?

Stay on your toes.

Don't skip meals.

Eunuch Hong.

Are you listening to me?

Who are you?

Catch them.

Catch them.

Catch them!

-Stop there. -Run.

Hurry.

The envoys will depart

at eight o'clock in the morning after two days from now.

Did you hear anything from the official

who promised us to come?

No, I don't think he has arrived yet.

We must secure

the evidence to take down Envoy Mok.

No one in the palace should find out about us.

What are you thinking so hard about?

Pardon?

What did you say?

I asked you how many men are guarding in front of my palace

and whether we could sneak outside.

Your Highness. Please no.

Your Highness. You might injure yourself.

-Your Highness. -Catch the Crown Prince.

-Your Highness. -Your Highness.

Your Highness.

It's okay.

Stay seated.

How did you come here?

I'll be staying here...

only for a short time.

You must return.

No one is allowed here

except for the soldiers.

Did you forget?

I am the Crown Prince.

I know.

You should not abuse your powers

for a mere eunuch trainee.

It's okay...

when you're the Crown Prince.

Finally, you're smiling.

Your Highness.

Are you still...

angry because of me?

It's not because of you.

It's because of me. Because I can't control my anger...

when I look at you.

Promise me one thing.

No matter what happens,

do not hold back for someone else.

Especially for me.

Your Highness.

Promise.

That you will never do it again.

I promise, Your Highness.

To disrespect an envoy

is to disrespect the emperor himself.

I cannot go back

to the emperor after such disgrace.

If it were up to me,

I'd take the Crown Prince...

What?

That is...

I understand, but the Crown Prince?

I am only saying.

At least I should take that eunuch

to be punished by the law of the Qing Dynasty.

Never.

He is only a trainee who doesn't--

What do you think you're doing?

Who do you think you are talking to? Sit down.

Well.

Would that be all?

What brings you here?

I came as a friend.

Is this necessary?

What is it?

I was wondering if I could help you.

No.

I need your help.

What's the big deal about the envoy?

Who are you to...

Who are you to make me so angry?

His Highness...

might be dethroned.

Promise me one thing.

No matter what happens,

do not hold back for someone else.

Especially for me.

Please.

I need to talk to this boy.

Yes, sir.

Although

it is a eunuch's duty to give up his life for his master,

I am sorry.

I am sending away an innocent boy.

His Highness

cried and begged on cold ground all night

to save you.

His Highness?

Do you have family?

I will visit them.

There is a man who rescued and raised me during the panic.

But now,

I don't know where he is.

The panic?

Did you lose your parents during the riot, ten years ago?

Yes.

I lost my mother then.

How old are you?

You should go now.

Let's go.

I...

I am 18 years old.

Keep an eye on him.

We need to keep him alive

until we get to Qing Dynasty.

Let's go.

Stop.

What an honor to have His Highness

send us off, I must say.

I am grateful for your welcome.

That is enough.

Leave this eunuch behind.

What do you think you are doing?

We are sending off an envoy of a nation.

How could you draw your sword only for a mere eunuch?

You are right.

I have never had something taken away from me.

Therefore, I am deeply upset.

Let him go right now!

Are you concerned about only one of your subjects?

Think about the countless subjects

trembling in fear because of an immature tyrant.

Subjects trembling in fear.

That is your greatest weapon.

They are a tool to get what you want

and an excuse to hide when in trouble.

Am I wrong?

When will you stop complaining like a child?

Put that sword away at once.

I will go.

I will

leave.

Did you forget the promise you made?

You told me not to hold back.

Especially for you.

So,

I won't hold back.

Your Highness.

You should hold back.

Not for me, but for the subjects.

You are the Crown Prince of this country.

Out of my way.

It's an order from His Majesty.

Give me your sword.

Let's go.

Your Highness.

Stay strong.

Your Highness.

Stop, everyone. We'll take a break here.

Stop.

Follow me quietly with only a few men.

Yes, sir.

Take him and tie him up.

Taking the Crown Prince's temper into consideration,

there might be a lot of trouble at the Royal Court in the future.

He's looking at the world with overflowing ambition,

so everything might be unsatisfying for him.

The King was the same when he was at the Crown Prince's age.

He desired for change and reformation.

However, think about its result.

The result is tragic,

but you need to take the risk if you want to change things.

Joseon

is the country of officials.

It's most dangerous

when the king considers himself

in power.

Oh, dear.

Oh, well.

I keep wondering about what you wish to say to me.

I'm quite distracted.

I can't focus on fishing.

For the safety of the country and the Royal Court,

I need you to support me.

I am

asking you to be my in-laws now.

Who is it?

I prepared a gift for you,

but I forgot to give it to you.

I can fight them alone. Please step behind.

You should've said that before I drew my sword.

Step aside.

He's the investigation censor

of the Qing Dynasty.

My apologies for the ignorance.

Do you like my farewell gift?

What are you doing?

Pocketing the tributes wasn't enough,

and you tried to smuggle them too.

As far as I know, in the Qing Dynasty, people get exiled at the least

for smuggling sulfur and bull's horns.

Am I wrong?

They get executed for smuggling sulfur.

I...

I will tell the Emperor that this is a conspiracy.

Whose words do you think the Emperor will believe in?

Right.

He won't believe in my words.

So, I invited another guest.

I heard that they changed their return route to the Qing Dynasty.

It's a long way with rough roads,

but they might do it there if they're making a deal.

I marked it on the map.

Will you...

be all right?

We'll save Eunuch Hong by doing this,

so I'm all right.

It's the list of merchants who made trafficking deals with Envoy Mok.

The last deal will take place on their way back.

We must find which merchant he's making a deal with.

Can you find it out?

Yes, Your Highness.

But we don't have enough time.

I'll stop Envoy Mok from departing somehow

until you arrive tomorrow.

How dare you disgrace the country

using your position!

You're mistaken.

I will

explain everything to you.

There's no need.

You'll pay the price only with your life.

Your Highness.

You shouldn't be doing this.

Let's go back.

You can go now.

Are you sure about that?

Everything is all right now.

I was afraid that I might be taken away like this.

I was afraid as well...

that I might be late.

How dare you break the promise with me?

I'll make you pay for it once we return to the palace.

Can I return to the palace?

Of course.

You said you get angry when I am around that you can't stand it.

It's still the same.

I get angry when I see you.

But I can't help it.

Without you around,

I was even angrier. It drove me crazy.

So,

stay by my side.

Let's go.