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THIS SERIES IS A WORK OF FICTION. CHARACTERS, ORGANIZATIONS,
NAMES OF PLACES AND INCIDENTS MAY NOT BE HISTORICALLY ACCURATE.
Your Majesty.
I knew you would understand me.
Did I keep you waiting?
I tried to come earlier, but I had many visitors today.
It's all right. Waiting for you is just as pleasant.
Then may I have it now?
Pardon?
What do you mean?
A gift you prepared with your whole heart.
How did you know?
Did you make this yourself?
It's a pencil case.
Since you have fine handwriting,
you'll find it useful to carry your brush in.
Or if not, you could use it to hold your compass.
"Even if we were to be separated for a thousand years,
my love for you would never change."
This poem I engraved speaks of my feelings for you.
I have a confession to make.
I've taken a fortnight's worth of herbs.
I am always gazing at where you are,
as if I'm gazing at the moon and the stars.
I don't know how many times a day I hold myself back
from running to the garden and the library.
I have already used up a fortnight's worth of herbs.
I am always gazing at where you are, as if I'm gazing at the moon and the stars.
The garden and the library, too…
I don't know how many trips I've made in a single day.
But I can't hide it anymore.
I won't deny it any longer.
I won't run, either.
I'll…
I'll only look at you, and only think of you.
I love you, My Queen.
As if my heart is about to burst.
And I don't even care if it does.
I love you.
Why are your hands so cold?
They should warm up soon.
They are already warm.
I think the compass you gave me must be broken.
Because it always leads me to your quarters.
Your Highness, what is the matter?
It's nothing.
It's just…
Is it because of His Majesty?
Is it that obvious?
Before, I was anxious every time I greeted you
after you came back from visiting His Majesty.
But who knew you'd be smiling so radiantly like this?
Were you?
His Majesty's attending court ladies say it's as if he's been reborn.
Oh…
Why are you laughing like so?
What else did they say?
Well…
They even said the smell of his dung has changed!
I should scold them for saying such a thing!
My apologies, Your Highness.
Father, must I really leave for my new office, like this?
There's nothing but rocks on that island!
Who will succeed the family if I were to fall ill and die?
Recently, I called some clowns to my residence for entertainment.
And one of them looked exactly like His Majesty!
Two of the same face?
Father, are you listening to me?
You cannot disobey the royal command.
But do not take the boat to the island just yet.
And wait quietly in Naju.
Naju?
All right.
But Father, what do you plan to say to His Majesty?
Do you have something on him?
Now that the skies have come crashing down on me,
I need to find a way out.
Shall I tell you how to properly hit that target?
First, you shouldn't pick up the bow on a windy day like this.
But if you must, you should make your target bigger.
So that you will pierce it right through the center.
You mean, like this?
How dare you, a hound abandoned by its master, come bark at me?
I am very much aware that you and the Queen Dowager
consider me your archenemy.
But let me explain myself.
A hound dog simply obeys his master
with no free will of his own.
Which is why I've been abandoned, now that the hunt is over.
I will hear your last words.
So, with what intention have you come to see me?
I am here to crown you King.
-But why me? -They say your enemy's enemy is a friend.
Though I have been loyal, I was abandoned.
So I was thinking, who else hates the King as much as me,
and you were the only person I could think of.
It wouldn't be wrong to say both my father and brother
died at your hands.
So how could I take your hand?
A reason for deposition.
Would that suffice?
You mean, you will make a target for me?
Yes, that's exactly what I mean.
You'll need to make a very large target, then.
Bullseye.
I didn't think you would go this far.
Are you sure you can handle it?
Did I not tell you? In the palace…
You must trade one for another!
Is that what you are about to tell me?
But sometimes, you must give up ten or even a hundred for one!
Sometimes, you must give up ten or even a hundred for one.
How can I help you?
Tell me how.
There is no way to help me.
This is my sin, so I will bear it alone.
I will be back for the 49th day ritual.
Take good care of him until then.
"A clown with this face is acting
as the King of this country."
What… This is preposterous!
No way. Surely this must be a joke!
Or it may just be the truth.
Rumors are rampant that there may be
another Japanese invasion!
You mean there'll be another war?
Where are you going…
I'm sure
that's the face of that damned clown.
What… Why are you tearing that down?
Well, I can't read, so I've no idea what this says!
Sir, what does it say?
Looks like something's happening!
Act as a king?
That's outrageous!
Right? It doesn't make any sense!
-Act as a king? -No way.
So is the King a clown, or is the clown a king?
What on earth is this?
Dal-lae, you have a read.
What does it say?
"A clown with this face is acting as the King…"
What, so my brother is the King?
Do you know this clown?
Fess up, if you do!
We're going to inform the King!
So do you know him or not?
Of course not.
How would we know him?
Do you know him, sir? Goodness.
-Gap-su… -Don't say anything.
Chief Secretary, what brings you here?
Malicious posters have been posted all around the city.
Round up your men and remove them at once!
Yes, my lord.
All of you, follow me!
-Yes, sir! -Yes, sir!
My lord, did you see the posters?
What's going on? And where is Ha-sun?
Woon-sim, tell me the truth.
Where is Ha-sun's sister?
I put her in Beopcheonsa Temple,
but she has recently vanished into the air.
My lord!
Is the Chief Secretary yet to arrive?
No.
Your Majesty, the most scandalous posters have been posted,
so I brought some for you to see.
Here.
A CLOWN WITH THIS FACE IS ACTING AS THE KING OF THIS COUNTRY
My apologies, Your Majesty, but the poster claims
that there is a clown who looks exactly like you.
And regretfully, I must inform you that the rumors
of this clown and you are rapidly spreading.
Some are even taking this as an omen
that a war is imminent, that the heavens are enraged,
and that the world will come to an end.
Your Majesty, I advise you to bring the clowns in at once
in order to end the commotion.
How will bringing them here end this?
Since this poster mentions a clown, bring all the clowns in,
and the fear of arrest shall silence the rumors.
It will also serve as a warning to those who put up the posters.
How could you suggest I do such a thing?
What have the clowns done wrong?
I will not permit that.
But Your Majesty,
clowns live off rumors and expand on them.
It's hard to say they are completely guiltless.
Since this is an urgent matter, do give us the word.
-Do give us the word! -Do give us the word!
You mustn't, Your Majesty.
Chief Secretary.
My apologies, Your Majesty.
I'm a little late. I was taking care of the posters.
At least you're here now.
Your Majesty, may I offer you advice?
Go on.
For the entire city to plunge into chaos over a mere poster
shows how little faith our people have in our court.
This alone is enough reason for all of us to kneel down
in front of you and our people to beg for forgiveness.
Yet some of us here have still failed to self-reflect,
instead shifting the blame to our people…
How despicable!
As a member of the court,
I am ashamed to face you and our people.
Your Majesty, that poster was surely put up by a traitor.
You must expose this traitor who dared to humiliate you,
and mislead our people, and remove the seed of chaos.
You are right, Chief Secretary.
We cannot let this poster evoke fear and anxiety.
Hurry and find the mastermind behind this.
-Yes, Your Majesty. -Yes, Your Majesty.
Do you think whoever posted this knows my true identity?
If he did, it wouldn't have ended with just this poster.
Dal-lae…
If she sees this poster, she might worry for me.
Could you ask Woon-sim to look after Dal-lae for me?
I will.
Warn all the court ladies.
Especially Court Lady Kim. Bar her entry from now on.
I was just thinking the same.
I will do as you say.
For the time being, receive visitors, but not in your quarters.
We will need to practice caution, just in case.
All right.
Your Majesty, the Prince of Goseong requests your audience.
What brings you here to the palace?
I heard about the posters, and was worried for His Majesty.
I must speak to him discreetly, so please inform him of my arrival.
His Majesty will not be seeing anyone today,
so I suggest you take your leave.
Why are you denying my entry when I may be able to help?
When you have sinned and been removed from office,
how will you help His Majesty?
Leave the matters of the state to the court,
and take a step back for now.
I heard it was quite a sight earlier at court.
That you were raising your voice as if you were the King.
Surely the fastest way is to bring the clowns in,
yet you wouldn't let that happen.
And despite all the criticism,
His Majesty will only listen to your words.
Just what are you planning to do, blinding and deafening His Majesty?
You mean, that's what you used to do.
At least I'm not interested in beastly conducts like you,
satiating my own greed behind His Majesty's back.
So don't you worry.
My lord.
It has been long since I last saw you.
I've fallen out of favor with the King, so you had no need to come see me.
But I understand.
Despite all the commotion over that scandalous poster,
you don't seem at all that surprised.
Why should I be?
After all, during my time attending to His Majesty,
I have seen many more curious things happen.
Has there been any, recently?
There was a scar on his ear
that appeared and disappeared overnight.
Are you sure about this?
My gosh.
This is just out of curiosity,
but why don't you check His Majesty's scars for me?
Do you think that makes any sense?
I will lose my head the day he finds out,
so why should I take such a risk?
Once he finds out it was you who poisoned his concubine
and engaged in witchcraft,
you'll lose your head anyway.
Wasn't it you who ordered me to poison Lady Sun Hwa-dang?
Do you have evidence that you were under my orders?
I have enough evidence and witnesses to prove
that it was your doing.
Are you blackmailing me?
I mean we should help each other out.
So, now are you up for it?
You've made a wise decision.
I won't forget your service.
I have failed to fulfill my duties in serving His Majesty,
therefore I request to resign.
Chief Secretary!
Welcome.
I asked to see you both as I had something to discuss.
Now is finally the time to address the long-awaited issues
that had been pushed back due to the recent events in court.
You mean, the Uniform Land Tax Law?
Not just the Uniform Land Tax Law.
We must also carry out land surveys to expand arable land areas,
to fund our state finances.
My lord, we received a message from the State Tribunal.
The court painter, Song Ji-sang, was discovered dead last night.
It appears he was stabbed to death.
His body was found on a quiet path,
and with no witnesses, it appears he was murdered.
Levy a total of 16 sacks of rice,
with 14 to be sent to the Ministry of Taxation
and two to be held in reserve for miscellaneous expenses.
Your Majesty.
Did you hear me?
What?
What did you just say?
Your Majesty, please just say so if my explanations are not good.
No. Continue.
There may be bad harvests due to drought and extreme winters,
so fix the tax rates, but…
Your Majesty.
My apologies for the interruption,
but the Queen Dowager is asking you to join her for tea.
Do you think now is the right time for tea?
She has asked for both you and Her Majesty the Queen.
Then I must go.
Your Majesty…
But I'm not done yet.
I've only just now realized what fine features you have.
Isn't it odd that there is another face with the same fine features as you?
I didn't know you were so fond of my face.
I am expressing my concerns, not fondness.
Even your mother is worried, so imagine the confusion our people are in.
Am I not right, My Queen?
The reason our people are so easily stirred by rumors
is because life is that difficult for them.
The same cannot be applied to the court.
I believe it is most improper to be swayed by abominable rumors
that dare humiliate His Majesty.
At a time like this, the royal family must step forward
and serve as a model for our people.
As the head of the Internal Court, I will come up with a measure,
so please give me your support, Your Highness.
You are absolutely right. I will do so.
But My Queen, isn't there something that needs
your attention before that?
What do you mean?
So you don't know?
At a time of chaos like this,
if only His Majesty had an heir to succeed the throne!
Do you not think this may have happened
because you've neglected your duties?
How is the Queen to blame for all this?
Don’t tell me, then, that you are to blame.
I was about to say it is the heavens that grant us children.
Or if you are so worried,
should I adopt Prince Jinpyeong as my son?
Is that what you truly want?
You have misunderstood me, yet again.
Have I?
Well, on second thought, let me disregard that idea.
Prince Jinpyeong always has a stubborn look on his face,
and that wouldn't be any fun.
Your Majesty, are you truly all right?
I heard there was much talk about the posters at court.
Were you worried about me?
If I had been there,
I would've taken your hand and barged out.
Just like how you saved me at the marketplace the other day.
You mean, like this?
Your Majesty…
Let's go.
Whoever it was, it was brilliant.
I would like to find him before the King does, so I can reward him.
I am glad it made you happy.
Was it your doing?
You should've done it before!
Then you wouldn't have seen my heart char in frustration.
Unless he locks up everyone talking about it,
the King will have a hard time getting himself out of this one.
Unless, of course, the Queen produces a son.
A son?
Don't be shocked just yet.
Something like that will never happen.
You never know.
On my way here, I sensed much harmony
between the King and the Queen.
Let me guarantee you,
the Queen will never feel the joy of carrying a child,
not when the King has slain my own.
Your Majesty, isn't it time for you to return to your office?
It is.
Then you should get up already.
Sit down for a moment,
because right now, I'm engaged in something important.
Just what…
I'm recharging myself.
Unless I see you like this,
I won't have the energy to go back to work.
Then call for me at any time.
I will be there to support you.
What is all this?
Though you have an army of your own,
its size is still no match for the King's.
Use these to gather soldiers near the borders.
Meanwhile, I will win over the court officials.
Will they listen to you when you've lost your influence?
Then I must return to court.
Do you think the Chief Secretary will allow it?
He seems to be after the seat of Left State Councilor.
The Chief Secretary is simply no match for me.
The Ming Dynasty's Vice Minister of Defense will be here soon.
Since only I am capable of handling the Vice Minister,
His Majesty will have no choice but to call me back in.
Do you suppose the court painter has been stabbed to death
by the man who schemed all this?
It was probably to silence him, after he drew that portrait.
Then is there no way of knowing who the mastermind is?
While I have my suspicions, I don’t have concrete evidence.
Whether it be a witness or a confession, I just need something.
Why not have Officer Jang observe the other royals first?
Mu-young has resigned from his post.
What, at a time like this?
My apologies, Your Majesty.
I would have convinced him otherwise, if I had known…
Don't blame yourself, you are not at fault.
-My lord. -Who are you?
My lord!
My lord!
Who are you?
I must speak to you about that poster!
Poster?
I know the clown in that poster!
My tale is worth at least ten silvers.
Actually, I would like at least twelve.
All right, I will pay you as much as you want
if I find it worthwhile. So go on first.
It's that bastard.
Two coins, for a dog.
Two coins, for a dog?
Have you forgotten already?
That clown who barged into your residence wearing that mask,
with a sickle in his hand!
Who's Shin Yi-gyeom? Shin Yi-gyeom!
What is it?
My lord, please save me.
How much is a dog worth at the market these days?
No more than two coins, I believe.
-Give him two coins and send him away. -Yes, my lord.
Where are you going…
My sister…
isn't a dog!
Now do you remember?
But how are you certain that he is the clown in the poster?
He looks just like him!
Even his twin wouldn't look that much like him.
Then do you know where he is now?
He used to perform at the gisaeng house in Hwagae-dong,
but he probably packed up and left already.
But Woon-sim, one of the gisaengs there, should know.
Because that clown Ha-sun left his sister in her care.
The place in Hwagae-dong…
Woon-sim, the gisaeng…
I have heard that name before.
Woon-sim is a gisaeng that the Chief Secretary is fond of.
What?
The Chief Secretary?
Then you mean, this clown was at the gisaeng house
the Chief Secretary frequents?
Yes, that's right.
Since I find your story very worthwhile,
I must reward you handsomely.
-Here. -Thank you.
Why…
Because no one, other than me, must know of what you just told me.
I must see this Woon-sim he mentioned.
Yes, my lord.
Why does Lord Shin wish to see me?
He wants to see you. Do you need another reason?
Now be on your way.
There are manners for calling for aristocrats,
and the same applies when calling for a gisaeng.
Go inform your Lord Shin.
Woon-sim is a gisaeng that entertains at royal events.
You can't have her come and go at your convenience.
What are you all doing? Drag them out!
Don't give them a chance!
Missus, I will go.
But Woon-sim…
It should be all right.
My lord, I have a message for you.
Do you know a clown by the name Ha-sun?
Yes, he used to entertain at our gisaeng house.
I hear you know where this clown is right now.
I don't know who it is that told you such a thing,
but I have no idea where that clown is.
Do you truly not know?
I have told you all that I know.
All right, I see.
Is anyone out there?
My lord, did you call for me?
Drag that wench out and interrogate her!
Interrogate her until she confesses,
and if she still won't, you've my permission to kill her.
Yes, my lord.
You wench!
Let her go unless you wish to die.
I have guards waiting for you outside.
Go back.
So I heard she is a gisaeng you're fond of,
and just as I thought, you came running for her.
Why are you doing such a despicable thing?
If you're so upset, why not do the same?
Since you're in favor with the King,
it's natural that greed starts to sprout.
But I don't want to criticize that.
I'm just disgusted at your pretense, acting as if you are upright
while we're not.
Did you call me here just to grumble about that?
That clown from the poster!
I hear he entertained at the gisaeng house you stay at.
Did you happen to see him?
Don’t clowns wear masks when they entertain?
Surely it must be a false rumor started by someone
after they saw the poster.
Really?
Then what will you do if I find someone who looks just like him?
Are you confessing that it was you who put up those posters?
Your attitude tells me I'm spot on!
I advise you to be careful, my lord.
You may lose your hand if you so hastily jump to conclusions.
Why are you still here?
I wanted to make sure you were safe, my lord.
Are you all right?
I'm perfectly fine.
That must've hurt.
Lord Shin hounded at me about Ha-sun.
Someone must've seen the poster and informed him of Ha-sun,
but I don't have a good feeling about this.
My lord, just what is going on?
He believes I am the reason he was chased out of court,
and tried to use you as a trap.
If you knew that, you shouldn't have come here.
I couldn't not come.
I'm sorry you had to suffer because of me.
Escort her safely to the gisaeng house.
Yes, my lord.
I was wondering who sent the message.
So it was you.
I thought you'd returned to your village by now.
So you were still in the city?
That was my intention, but when I saw the posters,
I was unable to leave.
You still had regrets, after resigning?
Exactly, my lord.
I am asking myself the same question.
What regrets do I have, anyway?
Were you observing Shin Chi-soo all this time?
At first, it was Prince Jinpyeong.
But something about Shin Chi-soo bothered me.
Your assumptions are correct.
It seems Shin Chi-soo is on to something.
I will attend to His Majesty from now on,
so you do not need to serve him.
But it is my duty to attend to the King's needs.
Are you telling me I am dismissed from my post?
By whose orders?
His Majesty's orders.
Then I must hear it from His Majesty myself.
You insolent wench!
Must I drag you out?
I'm sorry to cause you trouble.
Go get some rest.
Will you truly be all right?
I will be just fine.
Go rest, for about four hours.
Since you've ordered me so, I will.
Do not let your guard down, just because I am absent.
Of course not, my lord. Rest your concerns.
Your Majesty…
What do you think you're doing?
Well…
I came to check on you,
but you seemed to be having trouble breathing…
Do you truly wish to die by my hands?
We must lay a trap.
Our mastermind is someone who doubts your identity.
He will order someone to confirm his doubts.
That is when we must catch his tail.
Can you do it?
A clown does not choose his audience.
I will do it.
I thought I ordered you to stay out of my quarters.
How dare you try to drug me in order to check my scars?
Your Majesty, it is not--
Shut up!
Surely you can't have planned this on your own.
Whose orders are you under?
I swear I was not on anyone's orders.
Please believe me!
No one ordered you to, yet you crawled in here to check my scars?
So I'd kept a snake at my side all this time!
I deserve to die, Your Majesty.
But please, have mercy!
You say you deserve to die, but why beg for mercy?
Your Majesty…
Eunuch Jo!
Drag her out.
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty…
Your Majesty! Please believe me.
Your Majesty! Please believe me.
Your Majesty!
What must I do in order to live?
His Majesty seems to think it is Lord Shin who put up the posters.
Go to him and tell him what you have seen.
And get his confession that he was the mastermind.
Then I will talk to His Majesty about sparing your life.
Lord Shin will see you.
So there was a scar on his chest?
Are you sure?
Yes, I saw it with my own two eyes.
Why didn't you check with me first
before putting up those posters?
How did you know I was the one behind it?
I had a hunch when you asked me to check His Majesty's scars.
The dead painter is also your work, isn't it?
I had no choice, in order to silence him.
Well, I have fulfilled my promise.
Do not forget what I have done for you.
Of course not.
Then I must return to the palace.
Hold on.
What's the matter, my lord?
There is something you must check for me.
Come in.
Why did you not tell me His Majesty found out about you?
Did Haksan tell you to squeeze a confession out of me?
His Majesty said he'll kill me, so what was I to do?
And do you think I'll spare you?
I trusted you, so I am very disappointed.
Court Lady Kim disappeared after entering Shin Chi-soo's house.
What about the eunuch who was bribed by her?
If we have him as witness…
He has also left the palace, and his whereabouts are unclear.
It seems he was also a spy planted by Shin Chi-soo.
Then is there no way to hold him responsible?
If Court Lady Kim had safely returned to stand as witness,
it would've been, but now, with only our suspicions,
there is no way.
However, she would've told him she had seen your scar,
so he should no longer doubt your identity.
To think he is capable of all this, even outside the court…
We cannot let him be!
Shin Chi-soo's influence comes from his wealth.
And from now on, I will cut off the source of his wealth.
I plan to set up a new bureau to enforce the Uniform Land Tax Law earlier.
What are your thoughts?
The Office of Taxation is ready to follow your orders, Your Majesty.
Your wish is my command, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, the Uniform Land Tax Law has failed once already.
Therefore, I advise you make a careful decision.
The Minister of Works is right.
If you decide to push ahead with the law in a time of chaos such as now,
there will be much backlash from the landowners.
What's the problem with charging ten sacks of rice
from those with ten acres of land, and charging one sack
from those with just one acre?
While you mind the backlash of the landowners,
where are your concerns for those who are starving?
Levying taxes depending on how much you own.
And there will be no exceptions,
even with my relatives.
Your Majesty, how could you levy taxes on land
granted by your ancestors?
There has never been such a law!
Once I have spoken, I cannot take my words back.
There is a way to reverse that, surely.
Unfortunately, all words uttered by the King cannot be reversed.
My words are the law.
Your Highness.
Now that His Majesty has proclaimed
the Uniform Land Tax for our people,
and he will start collecting taxes even from members of the royal family,
I wish for the Internal Court to give him full support.
From now on, I will reduce the number of side dishes on my table.
Yes, Your Highness.
Eunuch Jo. I'm curious.
Please ask away, Your Majesty.
"Collect taxes only from those who own land."
With such a good intention behind this law,
how did it fail before?
Most of the officials at court own land, Your Majesty.
And of them, Lord Shin owns the most,
so of course it was bound to fail.
That explains all the fuss.
I'll make sure the law is firmly rooted.
The Internal Court is under Her Majesty the Queen's orders
for discipline.
What do you mean?
It refers to decreasing the number of dishes on her table.
Then I should do the same.
Starting with these snacks.
I will stop having them, so relay my word.
Why not just have them?
These aren't much.
This is a report from the Bureau of Astrology. Read it for me.
"Clouds covered the sky last night,
and not a single star could be seen."
"The chaos of this earth has invaded the heavens,
so we advise practicing caution."
Is there anything in there about snow?
Snow?
I don't think even the Bureau of Astrology knows that.
But from how my knees are aching right now,
it just might snow tonight.
Are you sure about that?
Why not trust my joints?
What is this?
It's a gift from His Majesty.
Go on and open it.
From His Majesty?
I guess His Majesty still does not understand women.
After all, he sent that book as a gift…
This is more than enough.
But isn't this the first part of the series?
I wonder why he didn't send the other as well.
I will bring you some tea.
Come to the library tonight,
if you want the second book.
That clown, Ha-sun, and his sister, Dal-lae. Find them.
Dig around that wench, Woon-sim,
and you should find something.
Yes, my lord.
Turn to the chapter on Mencius.
There's something on your face.
It's "beauty" on your face.
Even if I end up missing you for an eternity,
I am still happy I got to know you.
I miss you.
Even when I'm looking at you, I still miss you.
Come to the highest place in the palace.
I will be waiting for you there.
Why did you come running?
What if you had tripped?
I couldn't walk, not after receiving all these gifts.
I'm sorry.
This is all I can do for you, My Queen.
Don't say such a thing.
I have already received something that's priceless.
Your heart, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, it's snowing.
I was told we would see the first snow tonight, and it was true.
You knew it would snow?
I wanted to see it with you, My Queen.
Are you that happy?
Yes, take a look at this.
It's so white and transparent… Just like a star.
I can't hide it anymore.
I won't deny it any longer.
I've finally fallen in love with you, Your Majesty.
I love you, My Queen.
As if my heart is about to burst.
And I don't even care if it does.
I love you.
EVEN IF I END UP MISSING YOU FOR AN ETERNITY,
I AM STILL HAPPY I GOT TO KNOW YOU
Don't give me this bullshit!
If the laws of the heavens deny opportunities for the lowborn,
then I will not abide by those laws.
I will challenge them!
Since when?
Even if you do become the real king,
to Her Highness, you will always be fake.
I found that Beopcheonsa Temple where that clown's sister is hiding.
What will you do, then?
I wish to be left alone.
Who is this memorial tablet for?
You can't fool me, even if you can fool others.
Subtitle translation by: Jeong-yon Kim
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