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"Grand Prince"

Hui...

"Episode 1 Recap"

...is not coming back.

He is dead.

You need to accept that fact.

I don’t want to be...

...anyone’s wife!

Do you hate Prince Wollyeong that much?

If that’s the case...

...be mine.

There's still room for you.

Queen Dowager?

The guards...

Before the King dies...

...I must acquire his last words.

If the king’s illness worsens tonight…

…are you prepared to handle the consequences in the future?

Open the door!

Your Majesty!

Who was there to hear his last will?

I asked you, who heard his last will?

I heard his final words.

The Queen Dowager will rule as the Regent...

...until the Crown Prince comes to age.

And all the Grand Princes...

...will pledge loyalty to the Crown Prince.

The King has passed on!

The King has passed on!

You return on the day of the funeral procession for the late king.

With the loss of our King...

...I find it hard to express how happy I am for your return.

But she is to be...

...the bride of another.

It’s best that you don’t meet her.

I’m talking about Lady Jahyeon.

Where did you come from?

Is His Excellency in?

Where is Lady Jahyeon?

Why are you creating this kind of chaos!

The Grand Prince is here.

He's alive.

He's here to meet you.

Jahyeon!

-Lady Jahyeon! -Grand Prince!

Jahyeon!

Yeoni…

Are you well?

I’m curious if you’d still be a child or would you have grown up?

Recently, I can’t even picture your face clearly anymore.

I suppose one day you'll hit me for real.

What were you in such deep thought about? You didn’t even know of my arrival.

Were you throwing flowers into the pond like a female child?

Why? Is there something to see?

Save your arrows. Don’t waste the arrow-makers’ hard work.

Let’s go hunting together today.

I don’t fancy hunting. I’ll be in trouble if I skip my lessons…

You can use Uncle as your excuse. Mother and Father won’t say anything.

"Episode 2"

My lady…

My lady!

My lady!

My lady, please wake up! We're here!

My lady!

What? Already?

It hurts!

Relax your shoulders and straighten your back!

Tread lightly, like you’re stepping on eggshells.

Don’t drag your feet but don’t walk too quickly either.

Perfect! You pass!

Lower your chin!

Are you really Lady Jahyeon… not some maid who was sent in her place?

That’s why I asked you to leave me out.

You should be teaching those who want to be queen or marry a prince.

You should follow the lead of Lady Nagyeom.

She's betrothed but still working hard.

Since you’re not even a candidate yet, you should work even harder.

Whatever, I don’t have thoughts about getting married!

You’re so coy. You’ve been attending classes to be a proper wife regularly.

You shouldn't come if you really don't want to get married.

I’d be beaten to death otherwise.

That’s all excuses. Be honest. You’re just insecure.

What should we do? Both of us are in the same boat, though.

Madam, the next lesson…

Get back to your seats!

We’ll talk about seating manners next.

Now, now… Lady Jahyeon, where are you going?

Come back here now!

I need to go to the ladies’! Continue with the lesson, I’ll be back!

Kkeutdan! Kkeutdan!

Quickly!

You can't! Are you skipping class again?

You’ll be in trouble if the elders know!

I don’t care. My attendance was already taken.

My Lady...

-They should have it today, right? -Of course.

Welcome!

Has it arrived?

Oh my, I’ve told you many times…

Every blue pigment ends up in the palace. It's impossible to find it in the market!

Are you color-blind?

If this isn’t blue, is this red?

This pigment already has an owner. Give it to me...

I've waited for months. I have to have this.

This does not belong to you!

I can’t let you have it!

Hey, hey! Why are you doing this?

What do I do!

Oh my, oh my...

Deep azurite is worth more than 100 nyang.

100 nyang?

Is this really that valuable?

It’s so valuable, it’s only used in the palace!

You should compensate me for this!

You want me to pay 100 nyang now?

Do you just destroy my business and expect to go just like that?

Lady, what should we do? Madam doesn’t even know we came here…

If you can’t pay up, then leave your servant here!

Please don't!

What do you think you’re doing?

Are you crazy? You look normal but act like this!

Oh my, master! Good thing you’re here!

He’s the owner of the pigment!

Is this imported?

Your eyes are good! We can’t find this at all in Joseon.

It’s imported across the sea, which is why it’s so valuable!

What color is this?

I asked, what color is my tongue?

It’s black.

Is this the pigment that goes to the Painting Bureau?

Yes! It’s not sold commercially. I’ve purposely set one aside for you.

But this customer, she’s spilled it all…

One nyang.

Pay one nyang as compensation.

It costs 100 nyang though!

The deep azurite is worth 100 nyang.

If it’s just the common blue mixed with soot, even one nyang is too much.

Are you saying this is fake?

How dare you supply fake pigment and trick an ignorant customer?

Ignorant?

Do you need to be dragged to the the Police Bureau and beaten…

…so that you’ll get your head straight?

Please forgive me, Master! I didn’t do it on purpose.

But acquiring that deep azurite is close to impossible…

I was only going to sell real pigments…

-We’ll stop buying from this place. -Yes, Master!

Inform the Painting Bureau to switch suppliers. This place can’t be trusted.

I understand.

No, no...

Wow, seriously...

Here you go.

My goodness!

Excuse me.

Thank you. If it weren’t for you, I’d have paid 100 nyang already.

How could someone who paints not know…

I just found the seller’s act disgraceful. You don’t have to thank me.

How do you even know that I paint?

The hand you hold a brush with…

It's stained with the smell of plum blossom pigment.

How could I not know?

Anyway, you should apologize.

How could you lift a lady’s skirt! Isn’t this an unforgivable act!

You should be thankful I did not slap you.

Since I turned down your apology, do the same for mine.

Let’s just pretend nothing happened today.

Not only rude, but also shameless!

And why are you speaking impolitely to me?

How old are you?

Do you think you can speak impolitely to me just because I’m a maiden?

Lady, you shouldn’t speak like this. This person is…

From what I see, it looks like you’re from a noble family…

But a maiden… I don’t think so.

You don’t look like a decent Master either!

Well, you can speak comfortably with me. Although you’re already doing it.

I’ll allow it.

I don’t know who or where you’re from but I’ll teach you a lesson today.

Are you curious about who I am?

Master!

I am…

…from the Lee family in the Administrative District.

If you have anything to say, you can come look for me anytime.

Don’t forget me.

My face, my name.

He’s good looking but his temper is the opposite.

That’s why I don’t want to get married. Joseon’s men are all like that!

-You’re not any better, Lady… -What did you say?

But… can you really smell the paint on me?

I can’t really tell…

This situation, really...

Are all maidens like that?

I’m not sure myself…

I haven’t met many middle-class maidens.

I had good intentions but was treated as a harasser. What an insult.

In the situation just now, I think she had her reasons…

My goodness.

Nagyeom, you were too impatient.

If you waited a little longer, you could be Queen instead of a Princess.

It’s a position you fought with your sister for…

Isn’t better to be the King’s wife than a Grand Prince's wife?

They’ll probably put out an announcement soon.

If you're interested, why don’t you try out yourself?

I don’t want to be the second wife.

Even if you could become the Queen?

Isn’t there a rumor that the King is ill, even during his Crown Prince days?

And you thought it's a waste I didn't marry the ill King?

Your circumstances are different from mine.

I want to marry someone good looking…

But you want something different, don’t you?

I have no interest in the King.

Are you satisfied with the Grand Prince then?

When it comes to men…

The future is more important than the current circumstances.

So, you see potential in the Grand Prince?

Are you sure he’s healthy unlike the King?

Well, rumor says he can slay a tiger with his bare hands.

Most rumors are exaggerations though.

You’ve even ran a background check on him?

My nephew has improved greatly. Your archery skills is second to no one.

Not the Crown Prince, but the King’s brother?

What nonsense is this?

The King is still in the prime of his youth.

Now that national mourning is over...

...he only needs another queen to bear him a son!

His Majesty has been King for three years, but he's been a Crown Prince for 20 years.

He’s been married for a long time but has yet to have a son…

Now he doesn’t even have a wife!

We need a Crown Prince to fortify our nation!

Do you know your words can easily be misunderstood as treachery?

You should know better, as the Right State Councilor.

Loyalty is not shown through words alone!

The barbarians are attacking from north and Japanese raiders from the south…

We need to lay a strong foundation for the nation amidst this chaos.

What nonsense are you talking about!

The most urgent concern must be addressed first.

We do need a strong foundation, but a new Queen is our priority now.

Please don’t fight.

The Right and Left State Councilors just have different ideas.

But it’s all for the country’s benefit.

National mourning just finished recently, I'll discuss on the order with Mother.

Please inform the Lords.

Your Majesty! We are all aware that you’re filial towards the former King.

The royal marriage is not personal, but a national affair.

It’s an urgent matter so please find a Queen soon.

I understand, Left State Councilor. I’ll discuss it with Mother.

The Left State Councilor is trying hard to make his own daughter to be Queen.

It won’t be going his way. There isn’t a use for a sickly concubine.

The Queen Dowager won’t be pleased with a sickly daughter-in-law..

Either he picks a maiden or a concubine…

But before that we must decide on the installation of a Crown Prince.

Has Royal Concubine Hyo’s health improved?

Yes, she'll be able to return to the palace soon.

That’s a relief.

Royal Concubine Hyo should return quickly to aid His Majesty.

That’s true.

Although she’s recovering, she should still be cautious.

Please tell Queen Dowager to not worry.

"Queen Dowager Shim"

How is the situation over there?

We're doing our best to protect the royal bloodline.

I’ll leave it in your hands.

She should return to the palace secretly before she gives birth.

National mourning is barely over. Did you sneak out of the palace?

I wanted to buy a pigment.

You’re not a painter from the bureau, you’re a prince!

You're skipping lessons for something that you can ask the servants to do?

Drink up!

Oh...

Eat more. You probably weren’t allowed to even look at meat during mourning.

There must've been talk about crowning you as Crown Prince in Court today.

Now that mourning is over, we should go forward with it.

My in-laws should lend their support but they have no power and position.

What about the wife candidate that the late King suggested?

Accept that and strengthen your path with your new in-law’s power.

Their son, Jajun, was a guest at our house.

You’ll gain a brother-in-law.

Everything is settled and you’re the first in line to the throne.

You have nothing to worry about.

Put off archery and practice your horse-riding.

There will be a gyeokgu match soon.

The late King has gone, so has the Queen…

Soon the whole nation will be a mourner’s house!

A gyeokgu match will be good to lift the people’s spirits.

Here you go.

Let’s try to put you in the best position.

What are you doing? My goodness!

How dare you kill in the holy Buddha shrine!

Aren’t you afraid of the gods!

My nephew is the King and my brother was the King…

What could I possibly fear?

You! No matter how you’re related to the royal family…

…this heinous act cannot be allowed! Get out!

Chief Monk, why don't you have some meat too?

What?

I’ll get rid of all the demon-like jerks like you today!

Let go of me! You should get him, not me!

What are you doing? Let go of me!

Hit harder!

Do you not know how poorly you’ve served the Grand Prince?

Your Highness!

What are you doing! Get away!

Giteuk has done nothing wrong!

Punishment for a royal’s wrongdoings will be carried out on his men.

This is unjust! I’m the one at fault. Why are you blaming Giteuk for it?

Why do you always not attend your classes?

You must’ve known that the late King wishes for you to attend them.

If I study hard, I’ll be suspected of scheming...

...but if I don’t, I’ll be a joke.

What exactly should a prince do?

When His Majesty was the Crown Prince...

I was hit because I said I wanted to try on his beautiful Red Dragon Robe.

I was just a child, what could I have known?

What other motives could I have had?

All these adults…

…they over-interpret things.

Just because His Majesty was weak from his illness…

…an absurd amount of pressure was put on the Grand Princes…

You must have already known of all these.

The Buddhist Temple is in a bad state. We must make an offering.

When the Chief Monk’s anger subsides…

I’d like to make an offering to build quarters for the monks.

We won't be able to stop word from spreading.

That's what Uncle hopes.

Did you manage to purchase a tiger?

The tiger hunters caught one after staking out for a fortnight.

Even if you don’t want to…

…you’ll have to leave the palace after all the marriage.

The royal family is in bad state now…

You and your brother should behave and lay low.

Do you understand?

Since there is no Queen, I’m sure they will start looking for one.

Actually, there is a Royal Concubine who’s carrying the royal child.

Who is it? Why did you not tell me?

It's Royal Concubine Hyobin, who is very fertile.

The King didn't say anything as it was still the mourning period.

I’m fearful that it’ll be another case where the Queen dies giving birth…

I’ve sent her to a place where she can recover her health.

That’s good news, Mother!

This will all remain a secret.

I still feel uneasy about it.

The King's marriage will be postponed. Jinyang’s marriage will happen first.

Then, please let me choose my own bride.

A royal marriage is not something you can decide on your own.

I can’t even participate in politics...

...or make the world better. This is my fate as a Grand Prince.

Please at least allow me to find someone whom I love.

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Oh… you’re back?

What are you doing… in my room?

The daughter is home…

I had fun today.

What were you doing in my room?

What else could it be, socializing of course.

Why not in the main area, but here?

Why else could it be?

Of course, it’s to hide from the men of this house!

Oh, don’t be like this. Sit, sit.

We’re not finished yet!

Our daughter is fine, don’t worry!

Father will be home soon.

Let’s finish this game before you leave! I'm so close to winning?

At least put some clothes on!

Is it the club meeting day?

I’m not sure…

Why did you come home so early? Did you finish your bridal lessons?

Why are your clothes so dishevelled?

I don’t think now is the time for you to fuss about this…

Please go outside, Your Excellency! Can’t you see we’re not fully dressed?

Let me have a look!

Let me... see!

You...

Again?

No, I refused but the madam from Songhyeonbang said just one game…

My goodness...

I told you not to play cards in the main room…

…and now you’re hiding in our daughter’s room to play?

Well, this is better than drinking!

Did I mortgage the house, or sell our land?

It’s just a small bet using snacks!

I’m just doing this for leisure and fun, is it something I should be punished for?

Mother!

Seriously, I...

You think you’ve done your duty just by sending her to bridal lessons?

Do you not want her to get married?

If it’s in her fate, she’ll get married for sure!

Seriously...

Wow, even a tiger?

The hunters have nothing left to hunt now.

I was lucky.

You caught all these today?

You’ve grown more frail during the mourning period.

I made a trip to the forests to get you these so that you’ll recover.

This is too much…

It’ll be good to share this with Mother.

You should present it to her yourself, Your Majesty.

She’ll be glad.

They give him everything but there's not even soup left for me?

You should’ve came late like I did or maybe not come at all.

Coming now at this odd hour, are you asking for punishment?

It’s from the infirmary.

I heard you got beaten defending your men.

It’s only a light graze. It’s not that serious to need this…

Even so, I'll just take it.

Aren’t you afraid?

Of what?

Becoming man and wife with someone you’ve never even met.

Is a marriage partner something to fuss over?

The Late King arranged me with a powerless family.

His profound intentions...

It’s just something I should accept.

Who will my brother be marrying?

I told Mother that I want to pick my own partner.

So you have someone in mind? Tell me, whose daughter is she?

Or is she a court lady in the palace?

There’s no one. No lady has caught my eye. If I don't find one, I'll just be alone.

Even out of the palace, all the maidens aren’t up to par…

Oh, so you’ve met someone that made you think that!

It’s not like that.

You can’t lie to me! Spill it now.

I said it’s nothing!

You!

Wouldn’t it be better for her to have the baby before returning?

It is a royal grandchild. The child needs to be born in the palace.

Will you be able to vouch for Her Highness’s safety?

Her return and the delivery room was all prepared in secret.

Until the baby's safe delivery…

…only His Majesty and the Queen Dowager will know of this.

Please don’t worry.

Let's go.

The King’s brother succeeding the throne?

How dare the subjects bring this up?

The royal family has had no successor for too long…

It’s normal for the subjects to worry.

I will shut their mouths when the prince is born.

Are you planning of installing her as the Queen after childbirth?

If she gives birth to a prince, of course.

If we want to stop this nonsense idea…

Stop Jinyang from hanging out with his Uncle so often.

Since he grew up under his care, it’ll be difficult to stop him.

We need to be cautious.

The royal child will be our only hope.

All these talk about the King’s brother succeeding the throne…

…could be your Uncle’s idea.

He could’ve been scheming all these while, taking advantage of his young nephew!

No matter his intentions…

It’ll be fine as long as Jinyang doesn’t sway.

He’s a greedy child. He’s not like Eunseong.

The palanquin is empty?

The palanquin bearers must be tired. I suggested that I'll just walk from here.

Please pass through.

"Royal Concubine Hyo, Lady Kim"

Don’t ask me to apply it for you.

What could she possibly need deep azurite so desperately for?

I've been waiting for months.

But, how did you know that I paint?

It must be for no purpose…

Do you have to be so obvious that you paint?

When His Excellency and Master writes, or when a gentleman draws…

…they do it without making mess or noise.

They’re all just so pretentious.

So pretentious that they care more about their image than their art.

Doesn’t seem like that to me…

Well, you try painting! We’ll see how well you can do it!

When I’m focused, I immerse myself into painting.

That’s even more pretentious.

KKeutdan, you’re good at everything but you know nothing about art.

Art can’t give me food or rice.

I’d better use the time to pluck more wild vegetables or mushrooms.

Oh my, this is so wasteful!

I keep telling you, just give your ruined paintings to me.

I want to draw something that's alive!

This is alive! It isn't dead.

I don't mean those. I want something lively and moving!

Chicks, butterflies, cats, dogs, you've drawn them all.

I want something big and ferocious. Like tigers, oxen and horses!

You have such wild dreams.

Do you know what the theme of the test was for the Song Dynasty Painting Academy?

I'm not even remotely interested.

"The scent of hooves that galloped across flowers".

Such nonsense.

All those who painted flowers and horses failed the test.

What? Weren't they supposed to paint horses?

The guy who won painted butterflies chasing the horse's trail.

Oh, so he didn't know how to draw a horse?

That's not what I'm trying to say!

Anyway, in order to be imaginative, I must first learn to draw everything...

So, you mean you want to go observe horses at the stables?

Those aren't horses, they're mules.

So you're saying not all horses are horses.

There's still a chance...

Master is participating in the gyeokgu match, right?.

You can go cheer for him, and feast your eyes on the horses.

There's no better place for you to look at the nation's best horses!

Seriously, I told you not to do this! I prefer kissing men!

What would I do without you? Meeting you is my fate!

Yes, yes. It's an ill-fate for me!

-Should I do it again? Should I? -Stop it.

-My Lady! -You're so lovely!

I thought he's only talented in poetry and art but he rides well too.

But we have you! You're the best in martial arts.

Still, we should take measures.

I'm sorry?

-Now, here you go. -Wow!

Enjoy!

Welcome, welcome!

Welcome!

Welcome!

What's with you?

What else could it be? I'm going to watch the match.

Jahyeon, you should stay home.

It's no place for a maiden.

What do you mean?

It was only banned recently.

When mother was a maiden, women even participated.

I'm just going to watch.

You got kicked out of the bridal lessons.

I heard you skipped the lessons.

You're grounded for that so don't even dream of going out.

Mother! That's a misunderstanding! I didn't skip it...

Stop making excuses!

Deuksik!

Let's go.

Father, let me come with you!

I promised my friends I'll be there! I have to go!

Mother!

I'm not your mother today.

Madam!

Please have a safe trip!

My Lady, you should just go ahead and continue drawing flowers.

Take them off.

-What? -Take your clothes off.

My lady, must you go to such lengths?

Let's go.

You promised, right?

I'll pick one player and you'll do the introductions.

Do you know who's who?

Red Team chief is your groom, Blue Team chief is Grand Prince Eunseong.

The others are sons of respectable families.

I just need to keep an eye out.

Sure, just pick anyone that catches your attention.

That's right, make use of your royal connections for your friend.

Wow, this is amazing!

Wow!

Excuse me, excuse me!

My, that was close.

-Oh, man. -Yes!

Ouch!

Ouch.

Oh?

I was so worried that something bad happened to him.

Did he already win your affection? You don't want him to get hurt?

I've heard of his talents in poetry and art...

...but he was truly beautiful.

He's the embodiment of perfection.

But you don't know his character.

His character will be just as good as he looks.

Look at me, people love me as I'm pretty and naturally my personality is great too.

You, really?

Let's not discuss any further. The match is resuming.

Blue Team, change of players!

Where is Seong Deuksik?

Oh my goodness!

Hey, Seong Jahyeon!

I know you're in here.

Come out.

You won't come out?

Oh, my.

Wow.

How could this have happened?

Tend to the horse. I didn't know and kept going.

It must have been in pain.

This can't be a coincidence. Someone must have stabbed it.

It's just an accident during the match.

Please.

I understand.

Wow.

Your Highness, you can't overlook this. You could've gotten hurt.

Go ahead and watch the match.

What?

You should go and see how it's turning out without me.

Who cares about the match?

You could've fallen and gotten trampled! You could've died!

Will you disobey my orders?

What should I do?

How dare she show up here?

If Grand Prince Eunseong continued, the Blue Team would've won.

It's too bad, there's nothing anyone can do to prove that now.

Are you already taking your future husband's side?

Why can't I, when you're taking sides even though he's not your future husband?

But hey, I don't see Jahyeon. Her brother was in the match.

She must be grounded. She got kicked out of bridal lessons.

The class environment will be much better now.

She probably won't be able to find any decent family to marry into.

She's the Chief Officer of Royal Decrees' daughter. She'll be fine.

Times have changed.

Your family has nothing but you're the future wife of a Grand Prince.

They looked at you as an individual. Jahyeon has no chance.

What a thing to say about your friend.

I'm just worried for her.

Deep azurite?

Lee family of the Administrative District?

"Grand Prince"

The Officer of Royal Decrees' daughter was in the Grand Prince's waiting room?

Are you alright?

Were you hurt anywhere?

Even if you just brushed shoulders, it's considered fate.

But since you keep bumping into him, isn't this considered destiny?

Since he was defeated today, why don't you comfort him?

I want to meet the Grand Prince once before we get married.

Find out who the Grand Prince really is instead of what he thinks of you.

You can be a dazzling butterfly, do you know?

Where do you live? Who are you?

I have to find out.