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SCARLET HEART

Although you could have been the Emperor's wife,

here, you're just a court lady.

Yes, I understand.

I'll make sure I adapt.

Do you know how to make tea? Use herbs, do make-up?

Of all things, that is my expertise.

I'm certified in skin care and make-up. I can also make home made cosmetics.

The more I think about it, I fit well here in Damiwon.

You do know how to read and write?

No.

Really?

You're still here?

I wondered what kind of place this was, but I think I can do well.

It fits my skills.

Did you know I was good at make-up?

Anyway, since I'm in the palace now, visit often.

By the way...

Do I shock you a lot?

I even forgot to say thank you.

Fortunately my marriage with the Emperor was called off...

You could have died.

A little deeper, you would have died.

But I didn't die.

Do you know how hard it is to live with a scar?

Do you like being a court lady?

You might never be able to leave this place.

Are you happy?

Why did you do this?

- You should have just married the... - I don't know why!

I said to myself...

Worst case, just suck it up and go to bed with the Emperor, but...

I couldn't.

No one else...

No one else could save me but me.

That's why.

When I came around...

this already happened.

You fool...

Don't ever do this again.

I won't forgive you.

Are you listening to my voice?

I'm saying I love you

Where are we?

A lake called "Dongji."

The sun shines here first.

What is the Imperial Palace like?

Hard to enter, but even harder to leave.

If you trust others, you die.

Suspect the closest to you in order to live.

That's what I was taught.

I guess you don't know everything, either?

Everyone is alone here.

That's for sure.

Are you listening to me? Can you hear my heart?

Like the rain on the window

I'm okay because I'm not alone.

Not alone?

Why am I alone? I have you.

I'm worried you're getting too bold.

It's still a place where people live.

I'll make it through.

I don't doubt that.

Since we have a loud mouth here, it won't be too boring.

You are soaking up my mind

I need you. I need you.

I miss you.

General!

At ease.

All doing well? Good, good.

Wow! Still shiny!

I wanted that bear...

Where did you hide the gall bladder?

It's for someone else.

You little brat. When you were young, you used to treat me like a king.

Park Sugyeong reporting arrival, your majesty.

Great General.

I should have cleaned up.

Apologies, your highness.

I sent you away for a long time and asked to look after my boy.

I am grateful.

4th Prince is very talented. I had fun teaching him.

If it wasn't for the scar, he would have made a great Jeongyun.

Are you saying Jeongyun's martial arts skill is lacking?

Wang Mu is a great warrior, but he has a gentle soul.

I'm worried how he will make it through the politics of the palace.

If it was me, I would choose the battlefields.

Living in the palace has its lessons and perks.

What? Like what?

- Wits and sense. - Then...

Is Wang So learning stuff like wits and sense here too?

- So ignorant... - Yeah, go.

Jeongyun, last time you gave me a bamboo horse.

What's the prize this time?

Just win. I'll give you any Wanhojimul you want!

WANHOJIMUL TOY

Promise!

Jeong, try me!

I don't know about anyone else, but, 10th Brother, you are finished!

As for me, today I will prevail!

Yeah, Jeong. We will win with our brains.

- Brothers, charge! - Wait...

I heard you are studying books rather than martial arts.

I've learned more than enough thanks to you, general.

Now I need fill my head.

I also heard you killed dozens of men and lit the bodies on fire.

They deserved to die.

Maybe you've read too much.

Did you learn how to distinguish who deserves to die or not?

Killing someone...

No matter how many times you reincarnate...

it sticks with you. Karma...

You're the one who taught me to kill.

I taught to defend.

I protected the integrity of the palace. Isn't that enough of a cause?

Why do want to live in Songak?

You are more than ready to govern the Shinju Gangs now.

As a prince, shouldn't I need to know how things are in the palace?

I'm curious how grand the throne is.

What makes my mother and brothers fight.

Once you get your answers, will you come back?

Do I have to?

At the end of the day, only one prince will be able to live here.

Whoever takes the throne.

Think about it.

Why you really want to live in Songak.

How is the headache?

It gets a little better when I drink the chrysanthemum tea you sent.

But soon returns.

I've had it for ten years. My hopes aren't too high.

I'll put a scent bag in your pillow.

- Good sleep is the best cure. - Thank you.

Su, are you getting along okay?

Could be a difficult change for a noble. How are you doing?

I'm doing pretty well.

If you liked the soap, I can make you more.

I can also do make-up.

Oh, you smudged a bit.

You're just an intern.

Remember your place. Leave now.

Yes, ma'am.

Come to think of it, she does fit well here in Damiwon.

The soap was really good.

I will look after her.

What about you?

Does Empress Yu still give you a hard time?

I'm fine, don't worry.

Your stomachache is as severe as my headache.

Sick people should look after each other.

Seek out the royal doctor.

I know he only sees royals, but for you, he might...

I'm forever grateful, ma'am.

Ice! I need ice!

It's like bugs crawling!

Do something!

Ice! Give me ice!

Call the royal doctor!

My skin is splitting up! Bugs are crawling all over!

- Cold water! - Atopic dermatitis?

- No! - Give it to me!

- No! - Go away!

Not cold water!

You wanna die? What do you know?

When you eat beans or cold food, doesn't it itch more?

Also when you're tired or sweaty.

And fur makes you crazy.

How do you know?

Trust me and bathe in hot water.

Cold water will only make it itch more.

Any cold attribute tea?

Like aloe or green tea... Oh, peppermint!

Let's get your body temperature down.

The peppermint leaf's coolness will help with the itch.

What are you doing?

All out!

Out!

I know because my mother had it too.

Now if he takes a bath...

It's none of your business.

Court lady Oh.

Jeongyun, are you okay?

Catch your breath and calm down.

Court lady Oh.

Don't scold her.

I'm better thanks to her.

I've changed my mind.

Let's head back.

The Classic of Tea,

a book on tea by Tang scholar Lu Yu.

Compendium of Herbal Medicine--

over one hundred remedies are listed in the book.

Herbal Supplements--

a medicine book by Tang scholar Chen Zangqi.

Lists effects of tea, herbs, and plants.

If you had learned all this, today's mistake could've been avoided.

Why did you intervene?

He was in pain.

I knew what to do. I couldn't not help him.

How did you know peppermint leaves help with itching?

Since you can't read, it wasn't the books.

My mother had it too. We tried all sorts of cures.

Don't tell anyone about Jeongyun's problem.

If you do, you will not live to see tomorrow.

Do you understand?

Yes.

- I want you to tend the Damiwon gardens. - What?

I told you not to lose it.

You've blundered in front of the Empress and Jeongyun.

Now take your punishment.

Drink.

Drink.

Drink some water.

Oops.

I give up.

I'm no gardener.

Weren't nobles supposed to have it better?

- Should I run away? - Run?

This is Goryeo. You can't run away from the Emperor.

I wasn't really going to run.

Just saying. You know.

I thought you were a Damiwon court lady, not a palace slave.

I've never seen you use your hands or head.

Always your body.

The more I think about it, I don't fit in here.

No one recognizes my talents. Maybe I'm too talented.

When did you use them?

I mean, the Jeongyun thing. I was right, but...

Anyway...

To be recognized at work, you need the right boss.

Not in this lifetime.

Do you know about Jeongyun's illness?

What? Well...

Never heard of it.

Watch your mouth.

Your next punishment won't be as light.

So you know, too.

But the atopic...

I mean, itching.

It can't be cured by treating it like a grave illness.

Just watch what you eat and...

Maybe court lady Oh is keeping me in check.

Cause Jeongyun might like me.

What if he got worse because of you?

You could have died.

Oh let you off easy.

Maybe so.

By watching you water the plants,

I can tell you're the opposite of too talented.

Like, really.

When you grow plants you need to name them, be friends.

Name plants? I'm confused with my name.

The "pine" in "pine tree" means best.

So name it "Besty."

Mulberry fruits make you fart.

- Then "Farty"? - Are you...

playing around with me?

Back in Shinju, I named a birch tree "Crackle."

It was so strong, it could bear the weight of three grown men.

That tree friend must have been famous.

A couple of years back...

I lit it up in flames, so it's no longer exists.

What?

It was really cold. And the wolves were closing in.

Why did it have to be there...?

Forget it. No point in talking to you.

Stop the "I want to run" crap and be faithful to your duties.

Understand?

Earn your keep.

And I thought he changed.

Don't know my mind

Be with you

Cry, cry, never cry

I don't want you to be sad, baby

Now I know what love is

Fly, fly, forever fly

With you every day my whole life

I want you, I want your love

Am I not in your heart?

If only I could easily do it by myself

I wouldn't be anxious, I wouldn't worry

I want to make you mine

An awkward distance to walk

An adequate distance, our feet

How good would it feel?

The moment we first look at each other

Tonight I'll figure out whether to leave

How to not confuse you

I keep smiling thinking of you

Is love like this?

Even the sun in the day, the moon in the night

Doesn't know my mind

Time with you alone

Maybe not right now

Your dream is in front of me

I want to feel you as mine

I keep smiling because I'm with you

Even on the hard days I don't feel like crying

If you'll wait with your eyes closed can I go to you first?

Su, how long do I have to stay like this?

A little longer.

My fingers tingle. It's like a bug is inside.

Be patient.

If the balsam dye stays till first snow, your first love will work out.

Really?

First love...

Sister! Sister Su!

Don't run! You'll trip.

I came here to show you a skill I just perfected.

A new skill?

Isn't that a real sword?

You can't wield a real sword inside the palace.

Imagine me using this skill in the battlefields.

Cool?

Hey.

Chun is spring, il is day.

Chun il...

Chun il... What was this one?

Bong, meaning peak.

Chun il bong hwa.

On a warm spring day, a flower peaks.

What is all this?

Homework.

Since I couldn't read...

I used the wrong herbs.

Why can't you read?

Actually...

I forgot how to read after I hurt my head.

Then how did you read my poem?

Cousin read it to me.

"The willows are green, by the river." That poem, right?

I owe her way too much...

What?

Since I hardly see you, I was thinking of writing letters.

But if you can't read...

Don't worry. I'll be able to read soon.

Su.

You go down here.

Boksucho, the adonis.

Use it well, it cures. Use it wrong, it kills.

Oh... okay.

And...

What's this letter?

My name.

Uk.

It means "morning sun."

Morning sun... Uk.

The red will keep harm away.

And...

It also means a strong tie.

Promise me.

You'll never take it off.

I'll do everything in my power to bring you back.

So...

Wait for me.

I understand.

Don't rush it.

I'm doing okay.

I can smile because I am with you

And I pray you are mine

Look into my mind, feel my heart

Look into my mind, find the road there

Wang...

Uk.

Morning sun, Uk.

Please be with me...

Forever...

My last ounce of love, I want to use it for you

I'd be happy if you are my final destiny

I never knew "Wait for me" could make me happy.

I like him.

With him...

I'm okay not being Go Hajin and being Haesu.

You'll be fine.

Haesu...

Let's rest for a bit.

Kids.

Thank you.

- Take your time. - Okay.

- What are you doing? - Do we look like pigs?

- What? - Yes, we lost to Goryeo.

We suffered a horrible drought, but we're still humans.

Don't mock us with your strokes.

It's not like that.

I just wanted to show how the drought affected...

I heard that for Goryeo nobles, luxuries aren't enough.

You make art out of the hideous.

Are you working for them? Mocking poor people?

Don't you have any self-respect as an artist?

Loser.

Loser?

Hey! Wait up!

Princess.

General.

You look clean and tidy.

The minister is waiting for you.

That traitor Park Yeonggyu is a minister now?

Life must be good.

Okay, let's go.

This way.

You can't disappear after blurting out like that.

A Baekje refugee?

- Let's all drink. - Yes, brother.

Eun, since it's your birthday, let me pour you a drink.

I'm grateful.

- Brother, let us pour one too. - All right.

What drink is this?

Sister Yeonhwa.

Thank you for setting up this party.

It's my pleasure.

Once I leave for marriage, I can't, even if I want to.

Marriage? What marriage?

Father is looking into a noble family far away from Songak.

A noble? Not a royal?

No way.

I guess I'm not good enough for a royal.

After the party, let's go talk to mother.

Drink up!

The cup keeps moving around.

- No more. - Just one more. Drink up.

What's this one?

What a good drinker!

Thank you all! I'm taking off now.

- One more. - Here you go.

Now drink water.

Drink up!

I didn't know Eun was a great drinker!

- He's awesome! - One more!

Drink up!

Miss Oh, I finished everything.

Go now.

It's Jeongyun's special request.

- Understand? - Yes.

In front of your eyes I'm here for you

Please, with your lips...

Before I know it I'm running to you

Send my heart with the wind

Your eyes used to tickle me, but now I smile, it comforts me

I only need to walk to you, my friends keep encouraging me

But my shoes are still too heavy, shed the night's end, I'm all ready.

Please lend me a hand, so I can run to you on demand

A complicated day, I try to work around it with my smarts

I just realized everyone is gone except for you

I saw you last spring by chance, I hope it's not by chance any more

I want to hold your hand and walk along this road together

I'm going home.

Prince!

Haesu!

You're so pretty today.

You're multiplied in two. No three.

Yay! So many Haesus!

- Come with me. - Where to?

Where is everyone?

Brother. Did they all go to party without us?

A party would be fine. I'm worried they might get into trouble.

- Make way. - What the...

Sundeok. Park Sundeok?

Do you know this bear?

She's general Park Sugyeong's daughter Sundeok.

Daughter?

What's so important?

You should marry me.

- What? - You're the best bride in Goryeo.

But marry a noble? Over my dead body.

Okay. How big is your dream?

My dream?

Cornered, but still calculating.

My dream is...

Goryeo.

Fearless, aren't you?

I know you want Uk on the throne.

If your blood brother becomes emperor, you're still a princess.

But if your husband is emperor, things change.

Only your first wife will be a proper empress.

Are you willing to take back all your past weddings for me?

I would never sacrifice to merely get a girl.

Let go.

Do you have...

another choice?

Aren't you tired?

Aren't you tired of...

living a cheap cowardly life?

- You like it, don't you? - Same with you.

Still don't know when to get involved.

Talk later.

Thank you.

Please don't tell Uk.

Take Wang Yo down from your scale.

He'll never give you what you want.

Wrong calculation.

If you want to give advice, give me another option.

Would you want to step on...

my scale?

- Isn't this me? - That's right.

You made all this, Haesu?

Thank you for being my first friend here in Goryeo.

You comforted me during hard times after my cousin died. Thank you.

That's why I wanted to give you a very special present.

Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you

Happy birthday my friend 10th Prince, happy birthday to you

Why were you born? Why were you born?

If you were to be this ugly, why were you born?

Why were you born? Why were you born?

Why were you born?

Why were you born?

If you were to be this ugly, why were you born?

Enjoying this great song by yourself? I'm hurt.

You!

Sis, will you sing on my birthday too?

Baeka is right. Enjoying all by yourself?

Don't forget about me.

I'm the one who asked Oh to send Haesu.

You're much better than the geishas.

No, I mean she's a good... singer.

Sis, can you sing for us?

No way.

- Yeah, please sing. - Sing for us.

- Sing. - No way.

Don't mess up my present.

- Yes, sing, Su. - Sing for us, Su.

- She's ready. - No, don't!

Guys, really! It's my birthday present!

Even in the sharp wind

That scratches as it blows by

A small patch of sunlight makes me smile

Even with all the cruel people

Who busily ignore and pass by

A small group of friends make me smile

If you find a place where loneliness doesn't exist

Let's go there together...

You and me

My friend, My friend

Thank you... for being yourself

I've awaited, I've looked forward to.

Please stay like this forever.

Who cares if you are emperor or not.

Don't forget this moment. Please.

I'll shout out I love you every day

I'll call out your name every day

The moment you stand before me

- Su, you're the best! - Su, wonderful song.

Every day, I can't sleep because I think of you

Every day, only you

Do you hear my heart pounding?

I love you, I love you, I love you

I'm expecting a big present.

Expect all you want, brother!

- It's the thought that's important. - Isn't he cute?

- You can go now. - Excuse me?

10th Prince is happy with your song. You've done well as a court lady.

Good work.

It wasn't as a court lady.

I was a friend before a...

Do you think you're friends with Eun?

A court lady and a prince being friends? That would give Eun a bad reputation.

I set this party up. I will finish it off.

Your work is done. Go now.

I said go.

You don't change, do you?

You only look at class.

That's why you hit Chaeryeong.

Why should I change?

I'm being nice to you because of your dead cousin.

Know your place.

I told her to come.

Jeongyun.

Eun likes being with Haesu. It was my present to him.

It's my fault that I couldn't think of another present.

I hope you understand, Yeonhwa.

I understand.

Even Jeongyun is on her side. She's one lucky girl.

Thank you, Jeongyun.

You've seen my flaws. It's the least I can do.

I kept quiet.

I know. I trust you.

Will you come help out again when things get tough?

Of course. I'll do whatever I can.

- Do you like it? - Wow. I really do.

Is this jade? So heavy.

It's expensive.

A slingshot.

Here's mine, brother.

Wow, a book! A book...

Do you think I read books?

- I'll slingshot you. - It's a rare edition...

I like this the most.

Prince.

Prince.

Who are you?

The grim reaper?

General's daughter Sundeok. Don't you know her?

Sundeok?

Happy...

birthday.

You're the one who scared me with bearskin all those years.

What grudge do you have against me?

Prince! It's not like that...

It's not...

It's not what?

I'll die from curiosity.

What a frustrating girl.

You pressed her too hard. She got scared.

Scared? She's like a man.

Put it away! Damn it.

What did you get from So?

I'm good. I'm just glad he showed up.

A pity.

There's a present in this world that only So can give.

Too bad.

Is there really?

I doubt it.

Why are you alone? You should come enjoy with us.

You enjoy.

I don't like loud events.

Hey, we're all brothers.

Today is a day to celebrate. Let's go.

Come on.

- Come on. - I'm good.

- Brother. - Hey...

Su.

Since you're close with So, will you help me with the present?

How big could the present be?

It's something very precious to him. You'll need all the help you can get.

Su, please help. Please.

Okay, all right.

Hurry up. Come on in.

Where were you?

Eun was opening up his presents.

Oh...

I...

didn't get one.

Tell me what you want. Anything.

Really? Anything?

Of course. 4th Prince is a man of his word.

No matter how rare and precious it might be, he'll get it for you.

Right?

Yeah.

Rare and precious.

I'll get it for you.

- You promise? - Of course.

Then...

I want to see your bare face.

There are all these rumors.

We're brothers. We shouldn't hide from each other.

How severe can the scar be? I really want to see.

- Prince, listen to me... - Stand down, court lady!

Ignore him.

Do you really...

- ...want to see? - Brother...

Stop it.

Eun, you shouldn't have asked.

He said anything.

You agreed, Haesu.

That brother So would be willing to give any present.

What? I didn't mean it like that.

Okay.

Brother.

Go apologize to So.

You made a big mistake.

You made me do it. Look at this mess.

Isn't it true?

A present you'll never forget.

You might feel like this is nothing.

But for So it's not.

If he hated it so much, he didn't need to bare his face.

His pride got the best of him.

Everyone has a weak spot.

Why do you always have to poke it?

Me?

Oh, like when I said...

...your mother's family is weak,

so it's impressive you're holding on to Jeongyun?

Were you hurt, then?

Do you want me to teach you

why you shouldn't say things like that?

Prince!

Prince!

Wait. Wait up.

Wasn't that enough?

Do they want to shame me more?

No, it's a misunderstanding.

Please don't go.

If you go like this, Eun will lose his chance to apologize.

And you'll all grow apart.

You're a prince.

Prince...

Look at me.

Take a good look!

Your eyes...

The way you look at me...

I can't stand it.

Another space, another time, but you are my love

Even through the scent in the wind, I can tell it is you

SCARLET HEART

This is all because a court lady was close to a prince.

Stay away.

You can't live under a mask forever.

It'll be easier to live with it shown, whether you like it or not.

What if it's a mental scar?

Stop stepping over the line!

What did I do wrong?

If we get rain after the ritual, I'll ask the Emperor to let you go.

I hope it rains.

Don't ask me out again.

Don't look for me!

God's will? Damn it.

If it rains, you become the emperor.

Keep your pride.

I came to take my place.

SCARLET HEART