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"There are things I couldn't tell you in the palace.

They are about your father.

I'll send you the location and time to meet."

I will

never forgive you.

I’m only going to believe what you say.

Even if it's a lie,

I will believe it.

For all the times we've shared...

Have you been truthful with me?

My apologies, Your Highness.

You were right, Your Highness.

We need to go now.

Your Highness.

I didn’t expect to see you here, Minister of Justice.

I came to see who sent the fake letter to set me up.

Was that you?

I’m here

because I received a tip-off about someone who is trying to meet the rebels here.

That's all, Your Highness.

Someone was trying to frame me for treason?

Find and arrest them immediately!

That will be the only way for you to survive, do you hear?

Yes, Your Highness.

How is Ra-on doing?

Yes, Your Highness.

I’ll be taking her someplace safe soon. You do not need to worry.

I suppose you’re not going to

tell me where that is.

You will only make things harder for her

if you keep asking.

How did I...

become the person that could hurt her...

the most?

Very well. I won’t ask any questions.

We don’t have much time.

I’m counting on you.

You should go.

Your Highness.

Please do not try to find out where I am.

Even if you hear something about me,

do not let that get to you.

I will also...

do the same.

Crown Princess consort.

There isn’t much to do here. You must be bored.

Actually, Your Highness,

my day goes by so fast. There are many things I need to learn.

You’re trying so hard...

Crown Princess consort.

Do you happen to know

why the wedding date hasn’t been decided?

Pardon?

I’ve heard the Royal Astronomical Bureau will pick a lucky day.

Even if they do, it’ll be no use.

The Crown Prince keeps making up excuses to refuse the suggested dates.

Wouldn't you like to know

the reason?

His Highness must have a reason

to rightfully do so.

Sure he does.

After the eunuch he favored went missing,

His Highness is in despair.

Pardon?

I do not understand.

Do take my place

and bring comfort to His Highness.

Yes, Your Highness.

Tell me.

Do you know where Hong Ra-on is?

No, sir.

I accompanied His Highness as his guard.

When I got there,

Hong Ra-on was already gone.

Who could it be?

Judging by the way they impersonated me to summon her,

it has to be

an inside job.

Premier Kim's men have already done

all sorts of evil deeds under Baekwoon Group's name.

And now,

we have to suspect one of our own men?

If we find the traitor,

I swear

I will make him pay.

Mom, you need to rest.

I'm fine.

I do this every day.

Go to sleep.

You haven't taken a break all day.

I'm fine.

I'm Sam-nom,

the fierce, the brave, the limitless.

Do you blame your father?

For putting us through the trouble?

Yes.

You said he did the right thing.

It had to be done by someone.

Yes.

You are right.

But...

I didn't want that somebody to be my husband.

I didn't want a hero

but someone I can share a life with, in sickness and in health.

I needed a family instead.

So how could I not blame him?

Mom.

That sounds to me like you still long for him

and miss him a lot.

Oh, goodness.

Go to sleep.

Let me finish this.

-There. -No, that is it for today.

Let's go to sleep.

Are you familiar with this letter?

You will not be punished if you tell me the truth.

Did you leave this letter

on my desk?

Yes, Your Highness.

Who gave you the order?

I will not hurt him.

I only want to ask him some questions.

Do not be afraid and answer me.

He was a stranger, Your Highness.

He asked if I cleaned the Crown Prince's palace

and offered me money.

Do you remember what he looked like?

Tell the Painting Bureau to send in the court painter.

I have realized something after the incident.

You betrayed Baekwoon Group.

There's no guarantee you will not betray me.

I just trust the power of money.

I don't trust you, Premier Kim.

You buy what you need,

and I will sell you what I can.

That is all.

Your farmland, as promised.

But first, bring us that girl right now.

Hong Ra-on.

Cover it. Go now.

How great to see you.

There.

Goodness.

How have you been?

Thanks to this angel,

the kisaeng parlor is full of laughter.

All the girls are in love with this child.

She's their new favorite over you.

Good.

But I was surprised that you asked for such a favor, sir.

Whose child is it?

Couldn't you tell me?

The poor child lost her parents and her home overnight.

Poor thing.

Although I am only a lowly kisaeng,

I will raise this child with all my heart, sir.

Ra-on.

What are you doing? Come inside.

Yes, Mom. I'm coming.

Ra-on!

Ra-on.

Let's go.

Mom.

Mom.

Mom.

Mom.

Mom.

How are you feeling, Your Highness?

Good.

Giving birth to a prince lightened up my heart,

so my body feels better than ever.

Such a handsome prince.

Do you really think so?

Are you happy?

Of course.

More than words can say.

Are you really

happy with it all?

Please excuse me.

What the hell are you doing?

The snitch who used Baekwoon's name to work for Premier Kim.

It was you?

So what if it was?

What did you say?

What do you think will happen to Baekwoon Group if I get caught?

What will happen to you or Chief Eunuch?

You won't be able to do anything to me.

You cannot risk the fact that you are a spy

assigned to keep an eye on the Crown Prince

to be revealed.

Aren't I right?

What’s wrong?

Does it hurt to even think about it?

How many times did I warn you?

The Crown Prince

is not your friend.

Stop right there.

Chief Kim?

I’m here to arrest him.

It is the Crown Prince’s order.

Someone tried to frame me for treason by setting up a trap with a fake letter.

I have arrested the culprit.

Is that true, Your Highness?

Who is this person

that dared to pull off such an act?

He was also

following someone else’s orders.

Send him to the Ministry of Justice.

I will question this culprit, Your Highness.

He actually asked to be questioned publicly

so that he could reveal the truth in front of everyone.

Don’t worry too much. I'm sure he knows full well

that he should not give in easily.

Still, shouldn’t we go talk to him beforehand?

If I understand correctly,

you were my father’s friend

who joined him in his doing?

Right.

I have been searching for you

to have you follow in your father's footsteps.

But I don't want to.

Is it because of the Crown Prince?

His Highness keeps delaying the royal marriage.

He is having trouble sleeping,

and he's not eating well either.

Listen, Ra-on.

When you find a tight knot,

which you cannot undo no matter how hard you try,

while untangling a ball of yarn,

you shouldn't hesitate

to cut it out.

Do you understand what I’m trying to say?

That is the best you can do for the Crown Prince.

I am sorry that I had to say this to you.

Take care.

I will see you soon.

What are you doing here

in the middle of the night?

And what brings you here, Your Highness?

I wanted to find out why he wanted to harm me.

I was just wondering how the culprit was doing,

so I decided to come and check on him.

You mean, that man over there?

Yes, Your Highness.

By the way,

how did you know

that he was the culprit I was talking about?

I have never told anyone

his name or what he looks like.

That is...

Commandant,

how about you?

Do you know his name or what he's here for?

I do not, Your Highness.

I guess the only thing left to do

is ask who he took the orders from.

Get him up.

Get up!

Your Highness!

Did you harm the culprit

even before I started the interrogation?

Your Highness...

Is Premier Kim not joining us today?

I am present, Your Highness.

I have been giving my all to serve this country

for much longer than you have, Your Highness.

How can I join you in the meeting

while I’m being framed for a crime?

So,

you’re returning your seal, the writ of appointment,

and the official uniform?

If that is what it takes

to prove that I’m innocent,

then yes, Your Highness.

I will not allow that. Find another way.

We are all responsible, Your Highness. Please dismiss us.

Dismiss us all.

-Please understand, Your Highness. -Please understand, Your Highness.

If you take me as your loyal subject and allow me to do so,

I will find and arrest every single one of the rebels

that tried to get between us, Your Highness.

HONG RA-ON, AGE 18, RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CROWN PRINCE'S PALACE INCIDENT

He looks quite girly.

-I know. -But he’s a traitor?

-Goodness. -Oh, my.

-He has done something terribly wrong. -Let’s just go!

HONG RA-ON, AGE 18, RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CROWN PRINCE'S PALACE INCIDENT

I don’t think...

she’ll be able to stay...

in the city anymore.

So, she has to leave soon?

Listen, Ra-on.

When you find a tight knot,

which you cannot undo no matter how hard you try,

while untangling a ball of yarn,

you shouldn't hesitate

to cut it out.

Does she really have nothing...

she would like to ask me...

or hear from me?

Out of anger

or for help,

or for whatever reason, does she not want to see me at all?

Is she...

even alive?

Byeong-yeon.

I told you I would not ask you anything,

but I take that back.

Once.

Just this once,

let me see her.

Ra-on.

How about

we go somewhere far away?

Maybe to the Qing Dynasty or an island.

Someplace far away from the capital.

A place where nobody knows who we are.

How does that sound?

Okay.

Let's leave.

Let's find someplace new.

But Mom,

before that,

there's something I have to do.

What is it?

Saying farewell.

For him to carry on

without me.

So that even if someone new

comes along...

He wouldn't have any lingering feelings for you?

No.

So he wouldn't feel guilty.

HONG RA-ON, RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CROWN PRINCE'S PALACE INCIDENT

What a cruel fate.

Father a traitor,

daughter a clown among some wandering performers.

She survived

without any help from her parents.

Don't tell me

you have feelings for a clown daughter of a traitor?

You should be ashamed of yourself.

I told you to tell me if you want a woman.

I told you to have one if you need one.

I offered you

a house full of kisaeng.

Like you did?

To dispose of them

after a single night?

No matter who they are,

even if they are your own kin,

you abandon them

once you are done.

You call that a family tradition?

Is that

what you want from me?

What's with all that hatred?

That grand plan

of yours.

The one that you've prepared for a long time

for me.

Think about the honor you can bring to this family,

let alone your own glorious future.

Could you dare refuse it all?

I do.

No matter how insignificant it may be,

I will build my own future.

Ra-on.

Why did you ask for me?

You seem uneasy.

Did anyone follow you?

Did I

put you in danger

by asking to see you?

This moment when I am standing right in front of you

is the most dangerous moment for me.

If you say one word,

they will arrest me right away.

Ra-on.

Put it down.

Do I really have to tell you

that I would never harm you?

Do you really need to hear that from me?

A lot has changed

since you found out who I really am, Your Highness.

What do you mean?

I heard

that His Majesty is very ill.

Because my father

disturbed his mind greatly ten years ago.

You will hurt yourself.

Put that knife down.

You must be in great pain.

However,

so am I.

Who was it

that accused my father of treason and killed him?

I promised...

that I would believe whatever you say to me.

Even if you lie to me...

You can stop this now.

I will never...

I will never ask for you again.

Chinyeongrae will start soon.

CHINYEONGRAE: GROOM TAKING BRIDE HOME AFTER HAVING THE CEREMONY AT BRIDE'S HOUSE

Are you ready?

Yes, father.

I guess it is my last day

being trapped in the royal villa.

Don't let the extravagance

of the palace fool you.

With your fiery temper,

you may have a hard time staying there.

Don't you worry.

Did you forget that I am your daughter?

Ha-yeon.

Father.

As your father, this is the last time

I can call you by your name.

I will always pray

for your health

and happiness.

Father,

why do you make it sound like we'll never see each other?

I cannot believe that Your Highness has become a man.

I'm lost for words to see

that you're soon to be a husband.

It seems like only yesterday

I entered the Crown Prince's palace and you were only a child.

Your Highness.

May you be happy and well,

and all blessings be yours.

What took you so long?

The ceremony will begin soon.

It will take time for the Crown Princess

to adjust to the palace.

You should help her, my Queen.

Your Majesty, Lieutenant wishes to see you.

Let him in.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty,

please forgive me for overstepping my bounds...

Your Highness.

Something terrible has happened, Your Highness.

His Majesty has fainted.

What did you say?

Forgive me, but...

Well...

Go on.

Lieutenant just reported to His Majesty

on the arrest of Hong Gyeong-rae.