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SCARLET HEART

THIS SHOW IS A WORK OF FICTION BASED ON HISTORIC EVENTS

- Rain! It's rain! - Thank you!

Gwangjong...

A hero. He became a hero.

How did he hide that big scar?

Probably make-up.

Whoever helped, that person must be good.

The heavens chose 4th brother for a reason.

From now on we must behave properly in front of brother So.

It was 4th Prince.

Wang So is King Gwangjong!

Brothers, nephews, loyal servants...

Gwangjong killed them all.

Killed...

The prince saved us!

The dragon's son!

- Thank you. - Thank you, sir!

Does he become emperor because I hid his scar?

No. History says different.

He became emperor without my help.

But does prince Wang So really kill his brothers?

Su, we have rain.

He'll soon celebrate it with...

Su, what is it?

Does everyone die because of me?

What?

Him...

Does he do it?

Because of me?

I want you to be safe.

The heavens' first choice was 4th Prince.

The heavens couldn't have chosen him.

Should have been me. It was my place.

I should have brought rain!

- Mother... - You lost this great opportunity.

When someone tries to steal it,

you should bitten his neck if you had to.

You should have taken it back!

A mistake. It was a mistake, mother.

- Can't I make one? - No!

You can't.

If you want me to become mother of the Emperor,

be tenacious, be strong.

The Hae family girl in Damiwon.

She's the one who put make-up on So's face.

Mother of the Emperor...

Damiwon. Damiwon!

The Damiwon girls are all trouble.

I will burn that place down.

4th Prince So, greetings to the Emperor.

Prince Wang So.

You did a splendid job.

You saved the country.

I dare conducted the rain ritual instead of Jeongyun.

That's not important.

I was cut off by a band of thieves. I wasn't going to make it anyway.

I am sorry.

It's been years since I've seen your bare face.

A lot of history in that scar.

I'm sorry I worried you...

Father.

From now on, show your face and show confidence.

Help Jeongyun build this country properly.

Be his support.

I believe in you.

I will...

do as told.

We can stay here till they bring the raincoats.

Did you cover So's scar?

You can get into trouble for touching a prince's face.

But it was the right thing. Don't worry.

And...

Even if So performed the ritual in Jeongyun's place...

nothing changes.

Really?

Yes.

It needs to change.

Or does it not?

Now we have rain, the Emperor will soon distribute pardons.

It has been a while since the last court ladies were pardoned.

I'm sure it'll happen.

Not like this.

I need to check.

Do you know who the next Emperor is?

Apart from a drastic change, it should be Jeongyun.

Then...

who comes after Jeongyun?

- The next is... - Gwangjong?

- You said so. - What?

I heard you call Prince Wang So Gwangjong.

It just came out of my mouth. I don't know how.

I was around four or five.

I almost drowned to death.

Actually, I probably did die.

But they said I woke up after a day.

You were dead...

then alive again?

Mother sometimes told me...

I was different after I came back.

I was grown up inside.

I didn't tell anyone but...

Sometimes I see things. I don't know if they're real or not.

I saw huge birds carry people and fly in the sky.

Stairs or rooms that move up and down.

Houses as tall as the sky filled with people.

Is he from the present like me?

Does he not remember because he was too young?

I heard you also died then lived again.

I wonder if that made you see things like I do.

Ask me again.

What do you really want to know?

Is Wang So really Gwangjong? Does he kill everyone?

And Wang Uk, what happens to him?

What...

- should I do? - Nothing.

Don't do anything.

Whatever you saw, let it be.

- Don't interfere. - What if I can change it?

I might be able to stop the incident.

Change the direction so it has a positive outcome.

You already manipulated Wang So's face.

Does...

his future...

change?

I don't know.

The moment we understand the heavens it becomes fate.

Who knows if it changed or it was meant to be?

Man can never steer away from the heaven's will.

Just let things take their course.

That way, you're safe.

Since brother So brought rain,

I'm sure father will favor him from now on.

Yeah.

Probably.

If Jeongyun wasn't available, it should have been you.

It was a good opportunity.

That place was meant for So.

It called for him.

I shouldn't desire something like that.

Once you're in the Emperor's favor, other thoughts creep in.

I'm just saying there's one more to worry about now.

Haesu told me So will change.

Now you too?

What if...

the Emperor does favor So?

Think of what he went through.

Haesu told you to be careful of So?

Why?

The person who helped So take off his mask...

...was Haesu.

She's probably worried she might be punished.

I'm sure...

there's a position for me out there.

What...

could...

that be?

It's me.

I...

I didn't know.

I didn't mean otherwise. I was just scared.

I'm sorry.

Did I say something?

I should be the one who's sorry.

For the first time in my life...

I called the Emperor, father.

For the first time in fifteen years, he looked at my face, my eyes

and told me to be confident.

Once I heard that...

all my anger and sorrow was wiped away.

As he said...

I will wholly help Jeongyun.

Everyone thanks me.

No one is scared of me. No one calls me a beast.

I know it's funny...

but I kind of like it.

And...

the one who changed me is Haesu...

You.

How does this man become a brutal killer?

I don't believe it.

I know Choe Jimong told me not to interfere, but...

maybe I can help and change Gwangjong's future.

However angry you are suppress it.

And never hurt others.

From now on everyone will like you. They will never hurt your feelings.

Am I being scolded?

It's nice.

I can do it.

I will not look away.

I will keep everyone happy.

A while back, your wife asked me to take care of your daughter Sundeok.

I was thinking of marrying her to one of my sons.

You mean the princes?

I think 14th Prince is a good fit with Sundeok.

They both cherish martial arts and their fortunes align.

If they get in a fight, they'll bring total destruction.

What about 13th Prince, Baeka?

The most handsome in Songak.

All the women of Goryeo will be jealous.

What if all those women decide to throw stones at my daughter?

What about 4th Prince?

They've trained together. Must have formed some sort of bond.

One killed wolves, the other killed bears.

I'm sure they have never even met.

So you don't like anyone?

8th Prince?

He does need to remarry, but he's too different from Sundeok.

Hey, if you want to count down, go in order.

You know...

- You left one out. - Who?

Who?

Are...

you sure?

Su, I have something to give you. Can you make time?

Okay.

The Emperor.

Greetings to the Emperor.

Good work, everyone.

Especially my 4th son, you helped end the drought.

I want to give you a prize. Anything you want?

What about land for a house and fields?

I'm sorry, but there is something I want more than land.

What is it?

I want Damiwon court lady Haesu to serve me.

What?

Hmm... okay.

It's good to have help close.

Damiwon court lady Haesu, I promote you to upper court lady.

Do your best and support 4th Prince.

Yes...

I will do as told.

To celebrate the rain, I will have a prince wedding.

Once the day is chosen,

I want General Park Sukyeong's daughter Sundeok to...

marry 10th Prince Eun.

Brother, you're getting married. Congratulations.

I don't want to get married.

Embarrassed?

Make a family so you can contribute more.

4th brother is still single and 8th Prince just lost his wife.

I'm not even of age...

And the Park girl...

Anyway, no. I do not want to marry her!

Emperor, please take it back.

I really don't want to.

If you keep insisting...

I will kill myself.

You'd rather die than follow my orders?

Do you really want to disobey me and die?

Your highness.

10th brother made a mistake because he was too happy.

Eun, thank the Emperor. Now.

I'm forever in your debt.

You can only distinguish women until the first night.

After that, they're all the same.

Sometimes I mix up the names of my first and second wife.

I don't want to live like you.

You shouldn't watch.

That will cheer me up.

- Not a good idea. - Get out of my way.

Warrior! Warrior!

Warrior! Warrior!

Brother.

Brother, she's great.

Your wife is better than a man. A real warrior.

Eun, I'm jealous.

They call her a warrior.

I'm marrying a warrior!

Warrior! Warrior!

What's wrong with a warrior?

Warrior! Warrior!

I was practicing sword dance.

Don't be scared. I'm not going to hurt you.

Here's taffy.

- Give me. - Me too.

- Take your time and share. - Yes, sir.

- Go now. - Thank you, sir.

We've met before. The Baekje lady, right?

You owe me for the drawing.

If you don't have money...

show me your sword dance.

And you are that... loser artist?

- Loser artist? - Drawings, instruments...

Trying hard to please your noble masters?

- Way to go. - Did you hear me play?

Well, all the dancers in Songak do go crazy when I play.

Let me see your dance.

Who knows, I might play some instrumental for you.

- I don't dance in front of strangers. - Picky...

What about an introduction?

I'm Baeka. And you?

Baeka?

If you're Baeka then maybe I'm a princess.

Do you think everything is a joke?

Your talent is great. Too bad your life isn't.

I really am Baeka.

Oh, you didn't know because you're new here in Songak.

I'm the 13th...

Gone again?

Looks weird just like its owner.

Before, I was a loser, now my life sucks?

We've only met twice. Act like you have some manners.

You know...

A thank you gift for the bracelet.

Or to celebrate my pardon from the palace.

Cousin said...

you have too many worries.

She wanted me to help you sleep well.

Thank you.

Oh, I have something too.

A... book?

I'll study hard.

Look.

I know this!

I used to do it with my friends.

Did you draw it yourself?

Because of Eun's marriage...

from the rain celebration...

court ladies pardon was omitted.

My time will come.

I'm lady Oh's best lady.

I was worried Damiwon would miss me, anyway.

I was also promoted so...

I don't know when our next chance will come.

If you can wait...

I can wait too.

But this...

I've seen this before.

I am happy to be with you

I didn't want to say I'm worried.

So I told him to wait for me

I fear...

things might go wrong.

When it snows again...

let's walk...

together.

I'll wait for you.

Look into my mind, find the road there

I...

love you.

Please be with me...

Forever...

Oh, with you.

Oh, with you.

The emperor likes wild plant tea more than flower or leaf tea.

Be extra careful.

He had chronic headaches and dim vision since he was young.

So he enjoys cassia seed and boxthorn.

He wakes up a lot from thirst so it's good to mix in some yam.

Yes, miss.

Watch out for prince Wang So.

What?

He craved love. And you taught him to love.

If you don't have him in mind make sure it shows.

What if...

I can change his life trajectory?

Should I still keep distance?

The man I loved before I came here...

He was an unknown soldier whom I used to collect plants and flowers with.

With me, I thought he could give up his ambitions.

But he climbed the ladder to places I can not reach.

Do you understand?

You can never change a person.

So throw away your belief that you can make change.

Let's go.

- What are you doing? - Are you Haesu?

We need to go see 10th Prince.

Only you can convince him.

I'm worried he might get hurt. I need you.

I don't know what's going on, but it's not my business.

You can be his second wife.

If you can serve him well...

I'll be okay.

I'll make sure it's okay with the Emperor and my father.

You sure this is okay?

If he doesn't come, he will die.

If you want him to live, break it down.

Wait!

It's me, Haesu.

Open the door, please.

You shouldn't be here. Go back.

Open the door, now!

If you don't I'll never speak to you again.

Do things change if you're drunk?

Do you think getting drunk will cancel the marriage?

You don't know what I'm going through.

You like me, but you have to marry a girl you don't like.

Did you know? Then why, I mean...

Then, Su...

Will you...

be my second wife?

Father and brothers have many wives. So it's no shame.

I know you can't be my first, but I'll only look at you.

- Su, please... - No.

I can't live like that.

Sharing my love with other women.

I don't want to grow old waiting for my turn.

Lies...

Even if you were to be my first wife...

you would have said no.

I know I'm not too bright.

When my brothers read ten books

I have a hard time with one.

My father's words...

Royal scholar's teachings...

I've never understood them well.

I was always...

the stupid one.

That's why you don't like me.

I was the happiest when I was with you.

You laugh when you're happy, you cry when you're sad.

So in front of you I didn't have to be nervous.

I could laugh, cry and even be angry.

Don't pity me.

I knew you were a bad girl.

I knew from the beginning...

That you'd never be mine.

If I say I'm sorry...

that would be very bad of me.

So...

I won't apologize.

Did you...

ever even like me?

I did, and I do.

Be happy.

Then will you confess your love?

That you love me too

Brother!

- Grab him! - No need.

I will go willingly.

Let's get married.

We have to hurry. We'll be late!

I prepared five rolls of ramie cloth and five rolls of silk.

I hope you make my brother happy with beautiful clothes.

I brought pearls to wish for precious babies.

A mirror to reflect each other. Wish you a happy marriage, Eun.

Eun means silver. So silver for you.

Benevolence over beauty they say.

Between man and wife character triumphs looks.

Of course, if you do look good all the better.

We will cherish everything.

What a great wife, brother.

You cruel girl... never treated me like that.

Keep smiling like that, you'll get a Glasgow smile like me.

I sent a tree that flowers and bears fruits well.

In the summer, sit in its shade.

In the fall, enjoy its fruits.

Once we have a nice shade, I'll invite you all.

Maybe we can wrestle in the shade.

- Wrestle a newlywed? - You'll lose anyway.

- Good idea. - Do it.

Su!

Are you okay, Su? Su?

Watch out for Prince Wang So.

Watch out for Prince Wang So.

Avoid him. Don't ever get in his way.

Or else...

Or else everyone dies.

Look at me. Look, Su!

What do you mean? Who dies?

I want to leave.

I want to get far away from here.

Yes, okay.

I'll make it happen. Please calm down, Su.

It's going to be okay.

The reason I wanted to see you alone is to hand out new assignments.

3rd Prince Yo.

Leave Songak and survey the 'po's around the country.

Not to mention the volume, many are attacked by thieves.

PO HARBORS STORING TAXED CROPS

Last year, a royal transporter was killed managing a po.

That's why I want you to go.

Your presence will urge the officials to be more proactive.

Only take the minimum amount of men.

I will do as told.

Your highness.

What about the management of arms that 3rd Prince was doing?

4th Prince So can take over.

I will do as told.

Is the Emperor...

- abandoning me? - Huh?

Of course not.

He's trusting the better prince to do the harder task.

When you took my place and gave it to So...

And now father's choices will lead to a bloodbath among sons.

Will you say all this is the heavens' plan?

Since you were young you've always desired Jeongyun's place.

Now you should find your own.

Wait and see...

where my place will be.

Why so surprised? It's just a family dinner.

Isn't that so, mother?

I'm happy you bared your face.

I'm proud the Emperor trusts you.

I was waiting for this day.

Let's erase all bad memories.

May we eat? Let's eat.

It's my first time having dinner with you brother So.

When you were born I was already in Shinju.

Let's erase past mistakes and see each other more.

Yes, brother.

You loved meat when you were young.

I still do.

Eat up.

Heard you're taking over Yo's job. Must have a lot to learn.

I need to leave. Take your time and learn from Jeongyun.

- Will do. - I guess...

You'll spend a lot of time with Jeongyun.

Probably just the two of you.

What?

Of course...

You wanted something from me.

Kill Jeongyun.

It's not your first time killing for me.

Will you do it?

Mother, your joke has gone too far.

Throughout history, every king killed off his brothers.

If I don't become emperor, we're all dead.

We need to attack first.

Jeongyun is different. He won't kill his brothers.

Do you really want this?

Yes.

Then...

I will do it.

And then...

- I will be emperor. - What?

You want a son to become emperor. Why not me?

Once I get the throne

I promise I won't touch my blood brothers.

Don't boast.

If I performed the ritual instead, I would have been credited for rain.

Do you think the ritual qualified you?

The heavens are on my side.

You only have mother's family.

Jeongyun's mother's side is weak too. Do we agree to kill him?

Your brother is the emperor in the heavens' plan.

Know your place!

I was joking. Don't overreact.

You make me think otherwise.

Emperor...

I know everyone wants it. What if I take it?

A little make-up and you forgot who you are.

Do you really think you're important now?

The reason you performed the ritual

was to make you a scapegoat in case rain didn't fall.

You're just arrow fodder, someone to take the fall.

Didn't you know your father used you?

I wasn't used.

It was my choice to crawl in.

Even the food was better on the other side.

Eat with your own family from now on.

Don't ever call me again.

As expected, he's hard to bring around.

We should cut him off.

You've gone too far!

We're brothers. Why are you giving kill orders over dinner?

If you wanted us to be enemies why did you even have me?

Hey, you.

Jeong!

I was foolish...

to even hope.

For one day, for today, please be by my side

I'll be the moonlight, I'll shine on you

Wherever you are, I will be there

I love you

I want you so much

I watch from afar, and go back again

I confess to you

With all my heart

My love, my love, my love

Can you hear me?

My love

Like the sun rises and sets

It is all meant to be

Watch out for Wang So. Don't ever get in his way...

Watch out for Wang So...

Don't ever get in his way...

Su.

- Let me go. - Just a minute...

Be with me.

I'm tired.

No!

I'm scared of you.

You said you weren't.

I thought I could change things... but I was wrong.

Eventually, you'll destroy everything.

Go away. Leave us alone!

Don't do this to me!

Please don't push me away. Don't tell me to leave.

Don't tell me I'm cursed. Don't tell me I'm an animal.

Not you...

You're...

My girl.

I'm not your girl.

You are my girl. Mine!

Without my permission,

You can't leave me.

You can't die.

You are my girl.

Hide the tears in your heart

Erase the memories

If we aren't meant to be, let's stop here

Even if we are in tears for the rest of our lives

Like the winds scattering away

SCARLET HEART

I will ask the Emperor to let me marry Haesu.

From now on I have a new purpose.

Not the daughter or sister of an emperor, I will be a god who looks down on him.

We won't be safe, you or me.

Who's your target? Think about it.

Who's the better target?

Yes, we are married but I don't think of you as my wife.

Stop us from poisoning Jeongyun if you can.

We only need to get rid of the tea delivery girl.

Jeongyun will die.

I will stop you.

SCARLET HEART