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SCARLET HEART

THIS SHOW IS A WORK OF FICTION BASED ON HISTORIC EVENTS

Let Su go.

Now!

A wolf looks after only one female.

You are a wolf.

Won!

Choose.

Is it Haesu or...

the dead Emperor?

Greetings to the new Emperor.

Hurray.

Hurray.

Hurray.

Jimong.

Empress Yu asked me how happy I was because of Tae's death.

I only miss my brother, that's all.

CHOE JIMONG, YOUNG 4TH PRINCE, JEONGYUN MU

Don't mind her words.

That dim star on the right of Cassiopeia.

That's Prince Tae's main star.

A short life was Tae's fate.

Instead of myself who has a weak maternal background,

Tae would have been a better Jeongyun.

Better for the Emperor too.

I told you to stop that.

You have the Emperor's star Leo with you.

- Really? - For sure.

But...

Keep talking. What is it?

You know... Mu.

It's...

What if your days as Emperor are...

not that long?

Length doesn't matter.

What matters is who stands by me to the end.

Brother.

I want to be Emperor, too.

Oh, you will.

Prince Wang So, you have Leo with you as well.

Really, Jimong?

Does that mean I'm going to be Emperor?

Yay! I'm going to be Emperor.

You. Show respect.

Yes, Your Highness. We are forever in your debt.

He's our Emperor.

He is...

Emperor of our great nation, Goryeo.

Are you going to leave him like this?

Brother.

Forget everything.

And rest in peace.

Because of me...

this happened...

I'm sorry.

So I...

Where are you headed, brother?

Stand back.

Word from the new Emperor.

If Haesu tries to leave or disappear from Damiwon,

he will issue a nationwide statement that Haesu poisoned the Emperor.

Everyone will turn their back on her.

10TH PRINCE EUN'S PRIVATE RESIDENCE

MINISTER WANG GYU EUN'S GRANDFATHER

You bastard!

We found Wang Gyu, but 10th Prince and wife are gone.

MINISTER WANG SIKRYEOM

We need to find them.

- Search again. Now! - Yes, sir.

Let go. Let me go!

The Emperor is mistaken.

Let me see the Emperor.

Your highness! Your highness!

Your highness!

Park Sulhui will be taken care of on his way to exile.

I will make it that Wang Gyu kills him during the revolt.

Good work.

Taking care of Brother Mu...

and your advice to use Haesu to tame So.

I'm glad you're on my side.

Thank you, Uncle. You helped Uk come under my wing.

Greet the Emperor.

Greetings to the Emperor.

Hurray. Hurray. Hurray.

Eun and his wife escaped.

To make Wang Gyu's revolt look real

we need to find Eun and kill him.

Don't worry.

You have a dog that is good at killing royals.

Please spare my grandson Eun's life!

I knew this day would come.

You were perfect from the day you were born.

I knew you would make me proud.

My Emperor.

3RD EMPEROR JEONGJONG

Congratulations. Empress Dowager.

Get rid of the other princes as soon as you can.

To fortify your throne. And...

Let me deal with the politics.

Goryeo is now ours.

Mother, you should enjoy the pretty things in life.

Yo.

Welcome.

Show respect.

Don't be too harsh.

He's the reason I'm still alive.

You...

Your aim was off.

You deliberately loosened your grip.

If you have any regrets I can finish it off...

You...

Minister Wang Gyu revolted trying to make Eun the Emperor.

He was executed.

Find him.

Once you do, kill him on the spot.

Was the former Emperor not enough?

I won't do it.

You won't?

You will.

If you want Baeka, Choe Jimong...

oh, and even Haesu...

I mean your people...

If you want them alive.

Weren't you the dog that was good at killing your brothers?

I told you to stay away from him.

- Kill him. - I like taming him.

Dare pity me?

Aim off?

Arrogant bastard.

What? You...

Minister Wang Gyu and the Empresses were all executed.

The Emperor ordered me to pursue Eun and his wife.

Of course...

You won't kill them?

Listen to me carefully, Prince.

Yes, I rode horses together with the founding father.

Yes, we fought together, risked our lives. I was his loyal servant.

But this is wrong.

Don't touch my daughter.

This is your family battle. If my daughter gets involved...

I won't just watch.

Only we served the Emperor.

From filling water to soaking the herb pouches.

No one else is involved.

- But mercury? - It wasn't me.

Really.

Why would I suspect you?

You should be careful.

3rd Prince is a scary man.

10th Prince's family was charged with treason.

Starting with the Empresses, the whole family...

- ...was executed. - What?

The prince... What about 10th Prince?

I'm taking off for a while. I'm worried to leave you alone.

Where to?

The Emperor wants me to chase someone who committed treason.

Then 4th Prince is going after...

Miss. Miss?

Su, it's me.

The new Emperor won't suspect this place.

Our prince said we can trust you but...

If you do anything fishy,

I'll kill you.

Stop it.

Anyway, don't worry too much, Su.

We have a boat ready. We won't be here for long.

Where are you going?

- Uh... - That's enough.

None of your business. Just make sure we're safe.

Don't tell anyone.

Okay. I will be very careful.

Don't you think it'll be better to get help from my brothers?

Like brother Uk.

Baeka or Jeong.

I'm sure they'll help.

- I mean brother So would also... - No!

Actually...

4th Prince.

He's looking for you two.

We're all by ourselves. We can't risk leaking our whereabouts.

One mistake and we're dead.

Okay. Got it.

Oh, Su.

Do you know how my mother and aunts are?

Not really.

Outside news is cut off here.

Escaping by ourselves weighs on me.

I hope they are safe.

Grant the rights to cultivate the southern Gongju fields

for 3 years without taxing, to the Hubaekje refugees.

3RD EMPEROR JEONGJONG

Pardon the refugee slaves and reinstate them as civilians.

And let them cultivate the fields.

I thought you were just a geisha taking revenge for your parents.

But you were Hubaekje's representative.

Father-in-law. Quite a secret you were hiding.

I didn't want to worry you, Your Highness.

You attempted the Emperor's assassination.

Why should I deal with you?

My people are starving. I have no more need for revenge.

Grant us a way to live.

Then all of us Hubaekje refugees will recognize you as our Emperor.

And show loyalty.

Fair enough.

But...

I keep thinking I'm getting the short end of the stick.

I have a proposal.

I heard that dog, 4th Prince, is going to kill his little brother.

Shut up! You'll get arrested.

10th Prince is just a playful kid. He couldn't have committed treason.

4th Prince made it all up. He's being the Emperor's dog.

- Don't be naive. - Shut up and drink.

We found the boat. They take off in 5 days.

- Destination? - It's...

They prepared four boats all heading somewhere else.

We don't know which one they'll take.

You're not...

really going to bring Eun in, are you?

You don't trust me.

I don't trust 3rd brother.

He's a manipulator. And now he's the Emperor.

I'm worried about our future.

Find out if Eun made contact with anyone.

Like Jeong.

Brother Uk is just being an observer.

Probably because of his history.

Who knew 3rd brother would come back alive?

Uhui.

It's been a while.

Baeka told me you were back.

Haesu will be happy to see you.

I'll see her soon.

I'm reentering the geisha school.

What?

- You didn't tell me. - I'm already too indebted to you.

Not as a geisha. I'm going to teach dancing.

Don't worry too much.

Where are you heading this late?

- None of your business. - I'm guessing...

You're secretly helping the Emperor.

Are you going to see him?

What a wild guess.

The dead Emperor was slowly poisoned with mercury over two years.

First, I thought it was 9th Prince Won.

But it was too elaborate and persistent.

Doesn't fit his character.

But it fits yours.

It's strange that you're left alone.

3rd brother has every reason to cut you into pieces.

Planning to go down hard on 10th Prince to gain control over Songak's nobles.

I'm pretty sure that plan came from a smart person like you.

You've always suspected me.

You.

Did you really poison our brother?

You.

Are you really going to be a dog and kill our brother Eun?

We are both trying to survive.

That's the fate of a prince who is not the Emperor.

To survive... you should obey.

I don't understand why you've changed.

I did not...

poison our brother.

Did it answer your question?

Why did you pour mercury into the bathing water?

I did not.

I wonder if torture will help you answer.

Then...

I will say you ordered me.

That you made me do it so you can be Emperor.

That's my answer. Even if I die.

How daring.

I guess you were always like this.

I like it.

I'll leave you alone.

You're very useful for making my brothers obey me.

Then...

Tell me who really did it.

What makes you think I know?

I can't do anything anyway.

Once you blame it on me I have no way out.

I'm just curious.

Who did it?

Your highness! 8th Prince is here.

Look at this. Just in time.

Excuse me?

Greetings to the Emperor.

We had a question for you.

Haesu is dying of curiosity.

She wants to know who poured mercury into our brother's bathing water.

I thought he died of illness. Is that not so?

Oh, that's right.

Yes, he died of illness.

I heard you were there when he died.

Must have been hard.

He was like a brother to me.

He died in the worst possible way. I wonder...

...who did it.

You...

You're not involved, are you?

The only way to protect our family was to become a traitor.

If you wanted a noble life you shouldn't have burdened me!

Is it because of Haesu?

I'm asking if she was a factor in your decision.

Yes.

She was.

It was for her.

My life has been burdened by my family and its responsibilities.

Haesu was the only desire that I truly had.

And I lost her.

Where did it go wrong?

Su told me...

I was wrong trying to have everything.

What's wrong with protecting my family and having her?

You taught me to live straight and I did. But...

Why am I still lonely?

Uk, why didn't you tell me before?

It's not too late.

- Stop the revolt. - No.

I already chose my path.

This path will lead me to what I want.

This time I will have everything.

I have done nothing wrong.

Su.

I heard the Emperor called you. I was worried.

He didn't look like he was planning to harm me.

Probably said he's going to use you to make me obey.

It's okay.

At least you'll be safe that way.

What...

What happened to the person you were looking for?

Actually...

I'm looking for Eun.

The Emperor wants him dead, but...

I'll find a way to keep him alive.

Of course.

Don't worry. I'll find him first.

Lady Hae?

I don't know, sir.

Hey you.

Have you seen Lady Hae?

Stop there.

Show respect to your superior.

I apologize.

Sister-in-law?

Right? Aren't you?

Oh, hey, sister.

- We need to sneak out, but... - Are you joking?

There no gates left.

Yeah, all four are heavily guarded.

They've heightened security.

He took the throne by force. He's worried of the opposition.

I'm ashamed he's my blood brother.

I wish we had those wings Jimong made.

Or maybe an underground tunnel.

A tunnel? I know one.

There is a way.

Su.

I need to say goodbye to my father.

Don't you think Choe Jimong will help me meet him?

Too dangerous. Jimong is close to 4th Prince.

I've noticed before, but...

why don't you trust 4th Prince?

I thought you were close.

I have my reasons.

If it is to help us, I am grateful but...

Something is still not right.

4th Prince does have a bad reputation.

But he wouldn't pursue us for no reason.

If you didn't witness it firsthand shouldn't you trust the person you like?

Yes.

You are right.

I was a fool. I didn't witness anything.

I will go meet the astrologer.

Look into my mind, feel my heart

Astrologer.

I want to give you all I have

Please be with me...

Forever...

Jimong!

10th Prince's main star is above the palace.

- Search again. - I already have.

Even searched Damiwon. Eun wasn't there.

That's strange.

Can I even trust you?

Did you know brother Mu was going to die like that?

Did you know 3rd brother was taking the throne?

Do you know how it feels to foresee but not being able to intervene?

It is my divine punishment.

Well, 3rd Prince's outcome is surprising to me too.

He was born with the traitor's star.

A new variable came into play. Something changed.

The variable that made 3rd Prince, Emperor. I wonder...

What could it be?

Watch our for 4th Prince.

Watch out for 4th Prince, Wang So.

Brother.

Haesu told me.

Watch out for 4th Prince.

Don't ever get in his way.

She's right.

He takes everything.

However hard I try...

It all becomes So's.

Why?

What should I do?

What's with this hairpin?

Nothing.

I do need it back.

It isn't brand new.

Is it your lover's?

Who charmed a devoted martial artist like you?

I'm really curious.

She risked her life to save me.

She threw herself to save me.

Move out! All of you! Get away!

Look away! Come closer, I'll kill you!

Look away! I said don't look!

Even in the sharp wind.

A small batch of sunlight makes me smile.

When I first saw her sing...

That's when I knew.

From that moment on, I wanted her to sing...

Only for me.

Does this mean...

I like her?

For sure.

I'm an expert in that.

You are?

The day my sister married the Emperor

all of the noble children played in the palace.

Then and now, I always like fighting more.

I guess I was a peculiar kid in others' eyes.

I like the battlefield more.

Don't cry.

Don't you like flower rings?

That's strange.

Pretty girls usually like flower rings.

I'm sure you like it. Right?

Your feelings for someone should be clear as day.

So move forward.

I'll cheer you on.

My first love came true.

I'll cheer you on. I'm sure yours will pan out too.

Fighting!

Greeting to the Emperor.

I'm sorry for belatedly stopping by.

Congratulations.

I was about to call for you anyway.

To discuss your wedding.

I want to send you away to Kitan.

Excuse me?

My dead brother promised to send his daughter,

but instead sent her to So.

I promised Kitan I'll send another royal in her place.

Congratulations on your wedding, Yeonhwa.

I don't know why every Emperor threatens me with marriage.

My father who introduced me to this world, my brother who grew up with me.

You're all the same.

I wonder if you think marriage is the best way to handle a girl.

- I'm disappointed. - By any chance...

did you think you'd become an Empress?

Your brother betrayed me. And you were on the same boat.

Did you think...

I'd marry that family?

I have someone else in mind.

If it wasn't for Su...

I wouldn't have a future.

I'm nothing...

without her.

I'm going crazy.

The palace was my playground since I was a boy.

And now I'm stuck in this room.

At least you can go out.

I've been here for days!

Shall we bathe?

Court ladies aren't around at night. It'll be okay.

What do you think?

Wow. It's great!

It looks so real.

Do you really want to see how good I am?

Get set...

Go!

The moon in the night, don't know my mind

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 for my whole life

Am I not in your heart?

If only I could easily do it by myself

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

All right! I won! Did you see me? I won again!

Roll up.

Tonight I'll figure out whether to leave

How to not confuse you

I keep smiling thinking of you

I won too much. My fingers hurt.

Anything else to play with?

Oh, right.

I forgot to give this to you.

You.

When did you have time to grab this?

I knew it was your favorite.

Your dead shot slingshot.

Emperor?

My only dream was to open the greatest toy store in all of Songak.

It's not too late.

Once we arrive in Jeju, you can open up a toy store.

I'll teach martial arts.

Really?

I grabbed this.

Okay...

I'm sure Haesu will like it.

It's yours.

I heard Yeonhwa saying you don't have a proper scent bag.

Don't embarrass me, okay?

Do you not like it?

That's strange.

Pretty girls usually like it.

That's strange.

Pretty girls usually like flower rings.

I'm not saying that you're pretty...

It's just that recently... Yeah, recently...

I mean... you look...

Or my eyesight is failing...

I have a secret that no one knows

I understood.

A pumpkin flower...

...is still a flower.

I want two sons and two daughters.

No compromises.

Does kissing... make me pregnant?

I wish we were always like this.

Let's go.

The cold will kill us before the Emperor does.

Then, am I pregnant now?

Let's go.

Don't think about it and just hug me

If your heart pounds, then it is love

Then will you confess your love?

I'm confused if this is love or not

Don't think about it and just hug me

If your heart pounds, then it is love

Then will you confess your love?

That you love me too

Miss! This is really weird.

I'm sure I cleaned everything up before I went to bed.

Was someone here?

I made it.

A new look for Damiwon.

Okay...

How did he make this?

Greetings. We will be ready for you soon.

I came to see you.

Okay.

This way.

Leave brother So alone.

I know what happened between you and brother Uk.

And I know you hid that and seduced brother So.

I'm fed up with your obscenity.

Leave So alone.

Then I'll look the other way.

I know you want marriage as your ticket out of here.

I'll help.

I'll introduce you to a nice family.

Maybe marriage is a means to your goal. But not for me.

He is happy because of me.

And I see my value through him. That's why I want to marry him.

If he doesn't change...

I won't change first.

I won't leave him.

Now I finally understand why I always hated you.

For you, feelings, marriage...

they're all play.

For me it's survival.

Don't be so sure you won't change.

You never know what will happen inside the palace.

You will regret this.

I will make you regret.

With general Park Sugyeong and astrologer Choe Jimong,

4th Prince has the army and the heavens beside him.

You need to get rid of him as soon as possible.

We just plotted Wang Gyu's revolt.

Furthermore, So is my blood brother.

I do agree with you, but timing is paramount.

Then you at least need to split him from the general and astrologer.

What is it?

I wanted to make your lives easier.

- What? - In exchange...

If my plan works, I want you to not send me away.

Once you are out of the cave, Prince Jeong will be waiting for you.

He will safely escort you to the docks.

Beef jerky.

Just in case...

Thank you...

very much.

Su, I'll see you later.

Yes, I'll wait for you.

What about my father?

I left a message. He could be waiting for you outside.

Let's go now.

You have to run. The army found out about the cave!

- Jeong... - Go. I'll stall them.

You too!

Find 10th Prince!

- Hurry! Now! - Yes, sir.

Take my Prince another way.

What?

They can't kill me because of my father.

You are their target.

No...

Come with me.

I'll catch up.

I promise.

I trust you.

Like she said... we need to go now.

No. I can't hide behind my wife.

Prince.

I have no choice. I'm her betrothed now.

She loves me.

Like the winds scattering away

SCARLET HEART

Only a couple of slaves died. Why stop the construction?

I've committed a grave sin, Your Highness.

I will kill him.

I started this to stop my brothers from killing each other.

Does Jeong want the throne?

It is time.

Haesu is also there.

I told you, you can't trust him to be your dog.

I will be the dog that breaks off from his chains.

I will become Emperor of Goryeo.