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BLOODY HEART

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

You are already as good as dead.

What if someone recognizes you? You should not have come!

I should at least retrieve my parents' bodies.

How can they rest if they are not buried?

The crows have probably left them unrecognizable.

If you have come to the capital foolishly blinded by revenge,

head back this instant.

Then who…

do I get back at for this?

The meritorious subjects

who destroyed my family to annihilate the Sarim?

Or should it be…

His Majesty…

who framed my father in order to protect the Crown Prince?

Who…

should be the target of my revenge?

Even so, I will live.

I'll live and torture the ones who slaughtered those dear to me.

So please, stay alive.

Please live and endure.

I will choose to live, my lord.

You have saved me from death

and I will use that second chance to live

for those who need me.

BLOODY HEART EPISODE 2

I figured there was a chance of you not coming today.

Then you should have left which is what I always say.

Well, you always make it.

You are truly stunning.

Are you not the one who lectured me about it being worth

several meals for crafters.

Then please take it back.

Nonsense. It suits you.

Pungmulnori is being enjoyed at the marketplace.

We will miss it if we do not hurry.

You will not believe how fun it is--

My lady, what is it?

It is an item I value.

Allow me, then.

No, my lord. How about this?

Can you hold my hand instead?

Can you extend your arm a little more?

Do you have it?

No, not yet.

Why are you so adamant about retrieving--

Less talking, more extending, please.

All right.

Got it.

What a relief.

Is that so precious?

My lord,

I believe I have not yet given you a fan before.

Do you not like it?

I am not as crafty yet.

It is lovely.

I also included a poem.

"The love child between bamboo and paper.

It is the clear wind."

It is one of the old poems that stood out to me.

Will you…

accept this?

My lady,

we should call it a night.

Sorry? But…

Show yourself.

This instant.

Were you after me…

or the lady?

My lord, what is this about?

Ttonggeum, Hyang.

-Ttonggeum, Hyang? -Miss!

-What are you two doing here? -You stay put

while I ask this nobleman a few questions.

-What? -Wait.

-His skin is not the fairest. -And he is not so tall.

He does not leave a good impression.

I bet he has a nasty personality.

What are your intentions with Miss?

Just how much do you fancy her?

Does your heart pound at the thought of her?

If you bring her any suffering--

They were curious as to who I was meeting.

That is enough.

An answer would still be nice--

Maybe we took it too far.

He could cut glass with his glare.

-I do not think he is the one for you. -Of course he is.

My lord.

They only acted out of concern for me, so I hope you understand.

They show concern in a rude way.

They're eavesdropping again.

I understand that you saved them,

but you do not want to be caught…

in danger again.

I owe my life to you, my lord.

It is why I will live a life that has you proud of me.

I will see you again on the next 15th.

Hyang, let's have honey rice cakes.

-Right. -Have Ttonggeum's too.

Yes, Miss.

But we should find out where he lives!

"My lord, I fancy you.

Please marry me."

Only that way will he understand.

No man in this world would see a fan as a sign of affection.

She is done for.

I bet she will die a virgin.

No way.

But Miss,

the scholar seemed brusque and scary.

Do you really like a man like him?

You said he wouldn't tell you where he lives and what he does.

He must know how you feel about him

which makes me angry that he has not mentioned marriage.

He lives an unstable life being hunted.

I doubt marriage is on his mind right now.

Exactly. Why is he being hunted?

-What crime did he commit? -Exactly.

-Hyang. -Yes, Miss?

Did you look into the guest at Left State Councilor's home?

No one is allowed in the vicinity. It must be someone important.

Let me know what you find out.

Ttonggeum, how are things at the Minister of War's?

Every year, the family buys three to four bamboo boxes.

May I pay a visit sometime?

I have already put in a good word.

Lady Yeonhee has been causing trouble,

so they may not be in a state to buy more boxes.

What kind of trouble?

Eunuch Heo,

I have been appointed to serve at the King's Palace.

Your great service at that Queen's Palace

should be rewarded.

I eagerly await your guidance.

Does His Majesty still sleep in the library?

Yes, Councilor Park. He suffers from severe insomnia.

The royal physician suggested that he sleeps

wherever he feels like he can rest.

Be aware of his thoughts and serve him well.

Never should there be a moment where you lose track of him.

Before the marriage ban,

the Queen Dowager and Left State Councilor will decide on the Queen.

Which family…

will they let in the Queen's Palace?

Left State Councilor would like an audience.

Please sit up.

You are scaring me.

What grave matter are you here to address?

I request that you entrust me on the matter at hand.

These are words of great loyalty.

You disgust me.

Your Highness.

I only need to know one thing.

What…

shall I do for you?

Bring Yeonhee to me!

Before the marriage ban is in place,

you must hurry and wed.

Why are you wasting your time?

-I will not marry. -Why not?

You will be marrying the Left State Councilor's nephew.

He will soon be given a position in court.

Once marriage is banned,

will I be included in the selection for the Queen?

Do not worry for I will see to it that you are not.

Yeonhee.

I understand your troubles,

but you cannot live forever under my care.

And I would never marry you off to a family that will give you a hard time.

I do not want this, so do not force me!

Why that…

You as her nanny should have done a better job.

How did she grow up so arrogant?

I blame you for coddling her after her mother passed away.

-Do not just stand there. -Sorry?

Go and comfort her this instant.

You of all people know

that she will cry for days and fall ill afterward.

Yes, my lord.

This will probably bring on another hunger strike,

so have her eat some tarak-juk at least.

Do you hear me?

So the Minister of War's daughter is still holding out on marriage?

Yes. She keeps telling her father that she would hang herself

rather than marry someone.

It must be true that she is the apple of his eye.

Why is she against marriage so much?

You have delicate hands for someone of low birth

and are quite crafty.

Thank you, my lady.

The crafter is here with me,

so it can be altered any way you please.

Would you perhaps

like a viewing of the wedding boxes?

Wedding boxes?

Yes, silk is wrapped around the corners making them presentable and eye-catching.

A lot of good that will do.

You need not bring them.

She must be refusing to marry because she harbors feelings for another.

-Really? -Yeah.

It's probably someone she cannot marry easily.

Can you look into it?

Whatever you need, I will do.

Tread lightly though. You do not want to be scolded.

Those who would scold me hardly take interest in us slaves anyway.

I can get around like nobody's business.

Look who it is.

I see you came all the way to Hanyang

to do business like a commoner.

We are here to sell our goods, but you must be here to purchase one.

Why you…

Fancy that. I see that you are here as well.

I hope you are the last of you lot.

The Minister of War can shoot even a flying bird.

Causing a ruckus will benefit neither of us.

Shall we?

Damn that broad.

Hold on a second.

Every time she visits Hanyang, she is said to make a fortune.

No one in Joseon makes boxes quite like she does.

You should also marry soon and fill these up with all kinds of good.

Goodness. Look how pretty this is.

Identify yourself!

My goodness!

Stay inside, my lady.

You must not leave the litter.

Nanny?

Have the rogues all been dealt with?

Nanny?

They have all fled,

so you may open the door.

Minister of War,

Cho Wonpyo.

Your Majesty, the moon shines brightly as it is the 15th.

May I suggest a light stroll?

Is it already the 15th?

I thought you were off to a courtesan house today.

That I was.

Today is the 15th.

It is. I will not be gone long.

There is no need.

-Sorry? -I have already sent Ma out

to say that you will not make it today.

But Master!

Why won't you let me meet the scholar?

You don't know who he is.

It cannot be said that you know him either.

He is on the run after his family perished.

I've told you, you'll fall in danger if you get closer to him.

And I already said that I do not care.

Please trust the man I have chosen.

Whoever he may be,

my feelings for him will stay the same.

Jung!

We will head out as well.

But…

what if he still awaits Lady Jung?

He is not one to await anyone.

Waiting will only be her heartache to bear.

I thought you had left.

And I thought you were not coming.

Then, why did you wait for me?

Just in case…

you actually showed up.

A late-night snack was not requested, so why cause a ruckus?

It is bad enough that His Majesty is a light sleeper.

My apologies!

Lower your voice.

Your Majesty, it is of no concern.

Please head back to sleep.

Your Majesty, did the commotion startle you?

Your Majesty,

forgive the intrusion.

His Majesty ordered not to be disturbed.

How is it that you were inside?

I was asked to help him read before he succumbed to sleep.

Don't make that face.

Smile like you were doing before. Smile.

I guess it is time for you to leave.

Miss! Miss, is that you?

I will get going.

Of course. Until the 15th next month, then.

Here you go.

Miss!

Wait, you again?

Why does he flee whenever he sees us?

Is he really a wanted man?

Tell me about it. Oh, Miss!

I finally found out who resides at the Left State Councilor's annex.

Who is it?

-Cheers. -Are you drinking alone?

-Goodness. -Allow me to pour you a cup.

Goodness me!

-There you go. -How nice.

Bring it here.

Do you remember this sword?

My lord.

You have not left yet.

Why are you looking into the Left State Councilor's affairs?

I received information that intrigued me.

What kind of information?

A woman currently resides in the Left State Councilor's annex.

She is his niece.

This sword…

led us through the gates

on the day we deposed the King.

Remember how many men were sacrificed that day.

The blood shed by those loyal subjects…

protected this nation.

What am I about to suggest

is not out of greed.

It is the same as when I led you that day wielding this sword.

This is me pleading.

I'm going

to select my niece as the Queen.

The Left State Councilor's…

-niece? -Yes.

Probably to crown her as queen.

She is kept hidden from most people while being taught royal etiquette.

Marriage falls under the jurisdiction of the Queen Dowager.

Her Highness colluding with the Left State Councilor

can lead to anyone being selected as queen.

Why is it…

that you are looking into this matter?

Is it to get revenge on the most powerful man in Joseon?

If it were possible,

nothing would stop me.

Hundreds of scholars were framed for treason

and dozens of bloodlines perished.

Countless innocents died without knowing why.

Someone destroyed my family and yours,

but we have yet to uncover who orchestrated it.

We must first find out who murdered the late Queen Inyoung.

I will figure it out.

I will bring him to justice so that…

my father is no longer known as the late Queen's murderer.

For my sake…

and for yours--

For my sake? Then, you are to do nothing.

If you want what is best for me,

you will forget what happened

and live a normal life.

Our blood

put an end to the tyranny of the King we deposed.

But what about the generations to come?

Who can guarantee that this nation will not see another tyrant?

I do not see how this ties in with the selection of the Queen.

It is why we must control the Queen's Palace.

What we need is a system that will prevent tyrants from being born.

That is the time we need!

For us to mold a wise leader out of the future Crown Prince.

That is the time we need.

The ignorant people of this nation will see it as your selfish desires.

How will you handle the reproach from the royal family and the Sarim?

It could end up backfiring on us.

Show respect. The Queen Dowager has entered.

Your Highness, what brings you to a residential area?

I wish to speak regarding the King's matrimony.

Left State Councilor's words are mine, and my words…

are the King's.

I will heed your command.

-I will heed your command. -I will heed your command.

I need to…

I mean… Come on.

What gives?

I hear you do anything for money.

And I come bearing information which will give you just that.

It is exactly as I say it is.

She always leaves her residence to meet a man on the 15th.

And the money she earned from sales is stacked at her house.

All we need to do is abduct her and squeeze her for the money!

Now, please dig in. Have your fill!

What a good day this is.

Those riffraffs seem to be plotting something.

-Have them reported. -Yes, my lord.

What is it that I did wrong?

It is the Left State Councilor who covets the Queen's Palace.

The Queen Dowager siding with him

does not mean you should drop your objections.

Look here.

Have you forgotten that a royal marriage falls under the jurisdiction of the elder?

A royal marriage shapes the future of Joseon.

She cannot be allowed to make a unilateral decision.

It is for this reason that she is the subject of a scandalous rumor!

How dare you!

For speaking disgracefully of the great Queen Dowager,

you will be sentenced to forfeit all your dirty assets.

Prattle once more

and your family will pay the price with their lives.

Prattle once again

and I will rip off your limbs,

each and every one, while you watch in pain.

Every asset he has harbored

will be returned to the nation.

I will directly oversee

the operation.

How odd.

It is not like Councilor Park to disobey Confucian ethics.

What did the internal prince do?

Well…

Tell me.

He dared to speak ill of you, Your Highness.

The hideous last efforts of a man who has met his downfall.

Court Lady Han,

have all the daughters of those in office gather at the palace tomorrow.

Yes, Your Highness.

Were you injured?

If you tell me who you are,

my father will reward you greatly.

That will not be necessary since I was already rewarded.

I came by to enjoy cherry blossoms in full bloom,

but the real flower was here all along.

How insolent.

Do you have any idea who you are talking to?

Do you know who I am to be so audacious?

Who… exactly may you be?

Those beads!

They were a gift to His Majesty by my father.

How is it that you have those?

The Minister of War presented them

proudly speaking of how his daughter picked them out.

That must make you…

the Minister of War's daughter.

Your… Majesty?

I wish to keep my outing secret,

so please let our encounter stay between us.

Will you promise me that?

Today's gathering concerns the royal marriage.

Are we here for the Queen Dowager to inspect?

The Queen Dowager shall enter.

I see we have an empty seat.

The Left State Councilor's niece has a cold

and was deeply ashamed of not being present today.

Have the royal physician attend to her illness.

Then, allow me to clear her seat.

Leave it.

It is the one reserved for who will rise in power.

Though her seat is empty, show respect to the lady.

She is who you will serve.

-Yes, Your Highness. -Yes, Your Highness.

Did something upset you at the palace?

The Left State Councilor. How many nieces does he have?

I bet she is some distant relative from the countryside. As if that matters.

Meanwhile, my family has seen two ministers from my mother's side!

When Father returns from work, tell him that I will marry.

Lady Yeonhee?

I will marry someone…

before the marriage ban is issued.

The order stated all of his assets…

including the pavilion bestowed upon him

by His Majesty.

The officers checked many times,

but such a pavilion does not exist.

It does not exist?

But I specifically remember Eunuch Jung reporting

that two houses will be demolished for the pavilion to be built.

Maybe Eunuch Jung was not speaking the truth.

All eunuchs will exit their quarters!

Room inspections!

Get searching!

-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir.

There was nothing out of the ordinary.

All right.

CLASSIC OF POETRY

Why do you find

this old book to be suspicious?

It is the old book

that His Majesty also kept close to him in his library.

I wanted to console the internal prince

by demolishing a deserted house and building a pavilion.

How big is it?

A house of 21 kan will be used to build it with 4 dan and 4 jum,

and a house of 22 kan will become 3 dan and 9 jum.

Come to think of it,

I did find it odd

that he reported even the smallest of measurements to His Majesty.

Was there really a need to be that precise?

A house of 21 kan will be used to build it with 4 dan and 4 jum…

DEATH

…and a house of 22 kan will become 3 dan and 9 jum.

QUEEN

That day, it was not me

who Jung Euikyun came to see.

It was to report to His Majesty that the Queen was dying.

It is as you said.

Councilor Park's niece will be selected as the Queen.

What the skies and earth may know

have yet to reach the ears of the King.

The Left State Councilor has the power…

to even keep the world from talking.

With the Queen and the Crown Prince on his side,

his family will be in power for generations to come.

Your Majesty,

order me to bring you his head

and that is what I will do.

Beheading him will not bring this to an end.

All meritorious subjects must be brought down as well.

Prepare for my secret outing.

Have the cavalry guards join me!

But Your Majesty…

This is the beginning.

I cannot let…

the niece of Councilor Park become the Queen.

You summoned me, my lord.

Is Yeonhee involved with a man?

That is preposterous, my lord!

Then explain this letter.

It… only speaks of lies.

Will you bet your life on it?

Keep an eye on Yeonhee

and report back to me if any man lurks around her.

If you dare collude with her to fool me,

I will cut off your head myself.

What is this?

Some scholar asked that I give this to you.

Lady Yeonhee just left through the back door.

I announce my presence to His Majesty.

Submit yourself as a candidate in the Queen selection.

It will do no good.

The whole world knows that the Left State Councilor's niece

is set to wed the King.

During the three-stage process,

I may choose the family from which my queen is from.

I…

do not follow.

Is there a particular family…

you have in mind?

There is.

You are…

who I want.

Halt!

Capture all the men you see.

You may slay those who resist!

Halt!

Are you not the cavalry guards?

Why are His Majesty's guards here?

I, Minister of War, Cho Wonpyo,

announce myself in His Majesty's presence.

His Majesty has been gone for 30 minutes.

The cavalry guards accompanied him on his outing,

so I will find out where he went as soon as he returns.

Or…

should I have Jung Euikyun brought in immediately?

As if I care about some eunuch.

It is His Majesty that matters.

He has fallen through the cracks.

There must be a reason

why he has been collecting information with a code he secretly invented.

Where his head is at and what he plans to do.

That you must find out.

I must say I am embarrassed to have been caught by you.

I am the one to blame for not properly educating my daughter.

Please let the affair be forgotten.

I will silence all the men that were present tonight.

Of course.

They may not listen to me,

but they sure will listen to you.

However, will you be able to keep me silent as well?

I…

will make my way to the Queen Dowager…

and announce that your daughter and I have already embraced one another.

Your Majesty!

You will be condemning my daughter!

How dare you.

Is that how you view the noble status of a queen?

I am fully aware of how loyal

you truly are.

How clever and noble you are stay undetected by our ignorant people

as they continue to only see you as Councilor Park's lackey.

That is what saddens me.

Minister Cho,

be the grandfather of my eldest son.

It is my wish

to father a child with your daughter.

All right. Are you ready to head out?

Shall we?

Off we go.

Your Majesty,

should I bring a fan in?

There is no need.

There were men by the crafter's shop plotting an abduction.

Did you report it?

I did, but

a punishment was not issued

mainly because their target was unharmed.

However,

since this seems to involve Lady Yoo Jung,

I advise you to no longer be invested in the matter.

-Why were they after her though? -Your Majesty,

it is time for your daily lessons.

"Scholar officials manage the royal court

and military officials protect our borders."

It is why one must be thorough when appointing a general.

Respectable councilors will add weight to the royal court

and that will in turn…

And the money she earned from sales is stacked at her house.

All we need to do is abduct her and squeeze her for the money!

Since this seems to involve Lady Yoo Jung,

I advise you to no longer be invested in the matter.

I am done with today's lessons.

Bring me Eunuch Jung.

Your Majesty.

After finishing his daily duties, Eunuch Jung left the palace on errands.

Send someone. Have him return to the palace at once.

It will still take about an hour.

Your Majesty,

you do not seem at ease.

May I suggest that you

head to the library and take a short nap?

Have it prepared.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Someone with a eunuch's identity tag

exited the palace.

Many assume that it was His Majesty.

Hey!

Hey, get up. Damn it!

Get up, you. Darn it!

-Who put you up to this? -This?

No one.

Then, why are you after the lady?

-Is it the money? -Well, you see…

As long as that greed exists,

you will go after her again.

Of course not.

If you let me live, I will never again…

My lord?

What you saw and heard. Tell me everything you know.

You were almost injured. How can you be this reckless?

I am all right.

What is going on though?

Why was an arrow shot?

It is nothing.

How can it be nothing when you are bleeding?

Who did this?

Why are you angry?

How can I not be when you are hurt?

I will not ask why you carry a sword

or why I cannot see you daily.

But,

I am done seeing you hurt

and in pain.

That is why…

I ask you to take me as your wife.

There is a woman His Majesty sees…

during…

his secret outings?

I wish to comfort you from your unspoken hardships.

My heart…

beats for you.

I am afraid…

I already have…

one to betroth.

BLOODY HEART

I need… that woman.

Please take my hand.

That I cannot do.

His Majesty harbors affection for another young lady.

Will she be an obstacle in the royal marriage?

What is it that I do not know?

The next time we meet, I will tell you everything.

How will you handle the issue?

It is a great opportunity.

Why miss the chance to bring him pleasure?

Despite the high status, she will be despised.

Challenge me with any woman you please.

Translated by Hye-lim Park

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