Original subtitles

[Park Ji Hoon]

[Hong Ye Ji]

[Hwang Hee]

[Ji Woo]

[Love Song for Illusion]

[Characters, places, organizations, and incidents in this drama are fictitious and have no connection to historical facts. The scenes with animals were in compliance with the production guidelines.]

By the way,

who might you be?

Your Majesty.

So silly.

Do you not know who I am?

Really?

Did you know that?

Know what?

Whenever you smile,

I cannot breathe.

Are you unwell?

You are so sweet I cannot breathe.

Thank you.

By the way,

who are you, really?

I am a heavenly maiden

who came afar from there.

I am joking.

I am actually the only daughter of

the sea king who swam from over there, probably.

B-But the currents are so strong.

Please stop it now.

I have a lot to tell you.

Go ahead.

Let us go to the shade.

I heard from Master Yang.

You came here for rehabilitation. Right?

Gosh, my goodness.

How could they make you live in a place like this?

Still, it looks like the antidote worked fine.

I was worried Prince Ga Ron might have lied.

Right! What happened to Sir Ak Hee?

Did the blade come out?

I mean, you must be awake like this since it came out.

Are you sharing your body with Sir Ak Hee again, then?

My body?

I must wait and meet Sir Ak Hee as well.

H-Hey, who is this one called Ak Hee now?

Please cut it out.

A joke is not funny if you drag it out.

Your Majesty!

Yeon Wol?

Yeon Wol!

Eunuch Neung!

Eunuch Neung, you know this lady, too?

Seriously!

Your Majesty.

Huh?

Your Majesty, do you remember Yeon Wol?

Goodness, how fortunate!

Looks like you are coming back now.

I do not know this lady.

Sorry?

But you are holding hands so affectionately.

Oh, this lady held my hand so gladly.

So I assumed we knew each other, and

she might be hurt if I refused.

C-Can I let go now?

Your Majesty, do you really not remember who I am?

I asked you many times.

Who are you, young lady?

Eunuch Neung.

I knew this would happen.

I am sorry I do not recognize you.

I am not in good health, and even my memories waned.

However, I am doing my best to recover, so they will come back.

Eunuch Neung, who is this young lady?

W-Well, the thing is...

- Your Majesty, I am— - I have the queen as my spouse,

so she cannot be my lover.

I am joking.

No way would I have a lover besides the queen.

Your Majesty, in fact,

there is something I did not tell you.

Well, so the thing is—

I met you at the drapery for the first time.

I had come to buy clothes.

I knew it.

Eunuch Neung, what you said was correct.

That I had enjoyed making clothes before as well.

Yes.

Nonetheless, why are you dressed up so weirdly?

Oh, yes.

I was rushing to come here, so...

I will not accept this.

Follow me.

Eunuch Neung, what happened?

Oh, the thing is...

he had this part erased out completely.

Did he lose his memories?

Yes.

Yes, Your Majesty!

Come with us for now.

[Episode 13]

There. We have arrived.

It is pathetic compared to the palace.

We did not have time to build a royal villa.

This is my chamber and my workshop.

How is it?

It is lovely.

Eunuch Neung brought it because it is something I cherish, apparently.

He said someone gifted it to me.

It is a pretty color.

Now, then. Please excuse me for a moment.

I brought you here so I can do this.

I just cannot watch an acquaintance of mine going around in such a weird fashion.

This one is...

to measure the length around here.

S-So will you allow me?

Yes.

Raise your arms.

Above your head.

Excuse me, please.

What is the matter?

I think I smell crepe myrtle flowers.

Your Majesty, have you really no—

"No"?

Will you make me stunningly beautiful clothes?

Since we used to know each other, you know.

Stunningly beautiful clothes, huh...

From what I can tell, you roam the fields and the mountains freely.

So, practical clothes would be better than a pretty one. Right?

Y-Yes, that is true.

Are you upset?

No, I—

A little bit.

What is wrong?

They said I came here for rehabilitation because I was in bad health.

But they did not tell me what my condition is in detail.

However, I think I know now.

Are you in pain? Where?

It is racing ever so fast here,

suddenly and unreasonably.

Does it feel like it is thumping by any chance?

Thud, thud.

Thump, thump.

♫ I will come and meet you ♫

♫ I will come to you where you are breathing ♫

♫ Close your eyes for a moment ♫

♫ When I am reminded of you in my white dream ♫

♫ Please embrace me in your arms ♫

♫ I will reach for you ♫

Could you go back for now?

I am tired.

I must rest.

Excuse me.

Your Majesty, please eat this for now and

there is something I must tell you.

Yes.

I will take my leave. Please rest comfortably.

H-Hold on!

Do you live in this village, young lady?

I came from a different village, far away from here.

I stopped by briefly to say hi to Eunuch Neung while I was at it.

Is that so?

In that case, will you be staying for a while?

I mean, I do not mean anything else.

But for me to make your clothing, I will need to see you a few more times.

I need to make the measurements again and

it needs to be fitted on your body as well and—

I was planning to stay for a few more days.

Because it will be too tiring of a trip to go back.

Is that so?

Well, stay as long as you want.

Eunuch Neung, is there a room for this young lady?

Yes, of course.

I will have the room across cleaned up spotless.

Now, then, see you later.

Yeon Wol.

You are okay. Right?

Eunuch Neung.

His Majesty took the antidote that day. Right?

The thing is...

Yeon Wol!

Please wake up, Yeon Wol.

Eunuch Neung.

Her Majesty has arrived.

Please escape right away.

Please make sure His Majesty eats this.

Sorry?

Y-Yes.

Your Majesty, I will be back.

Please recover by then.

Yeon Wol, you have to escape right now.

His Majesty left to convalesce the very next day.

My goodness.

I heard Her Majesty and Grand Prince Sajo Yoong decided so.

Her Majesty, too?

Yes.

Go take your breaks!

Good job.

Even during the entire trip, His Majesty only kept looking outside.

Worried about what happened to you and

thinking you might be watching from somewhere.

He had such a sorrowful look in his eyes.

I was able to give His Majesty the antidote only after night came that day.

Because Her Majesty stayed by His Majesty's side all the time until he left the palace.

He took the antidote and slept without waking up.

So I was worried if it had failed to work.

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Your Majesty?

Your Majesty!

Have you come to your senses?

Your Majesty, are you able to move?

Good heavens!

The antidote did its job right!

Goodness, Your Majesty!

- Your Majesty? - Yes, Your Majesty.

Sorry?

I am Your Majesty?

Yes.

In that case,

who are you, Mister?

Sorry?

Y-Your Majesty...

He must have lost his memories due to the side effects of the tranquilizing dart.

Much like the way it happened to me before.

It does seem so.

But he is able to move, so I guess we should be glad.

From what I saw earlier, he seemed to remember you, Eunuch Neung.

That is all because I kept telling him starting from the dawn that day.

I thought it might help His Majesty regain his memories,

so I am wearing my attire all the time, too.

I see.

Please listen carefully to what I am about to tell you, okay?

But His Majesty is so smart and keen.

The entire process of how he was the king

but had to come here for recovery because of his poor health,

the basic etiquette as the king,

and all these things, I told him all day until my throat was about to give.

He understood everything just as I told him, like how a rainstorm soaks up your clothes.

So he mastered all the basics in just one day.

He is so lovely.

Did you also tell him all about Sir Ak Hee and Grand Prince Sajo Yoong?

The thing is...

Goodness, about that...

It will be very good for you if you make a brew.

Whoa, you are so great.

Oh, Eunuch Neung, where have you been?

Eunuch Neung, thank you for your work.

Oh, yes, Your Majesty and Grand Prince.

Eunuch Neung, Brother brought all of these medicinal herbs and ginseng.

Also, the queen brought good textiles and dyes,

and loads of tools for making clothes.

I did not leave anything out because you are fond of this work, Your Majesty.

You have to make me lots of clothes like you used to, okay?

Did I used to do that?

Of course.

You made these clothes for me as well.

The two of you had such a great relationship that

people said even the lovebirds would be jealous.

Grand Prince, please. You are making me blush.

Anyhow, I hope Your Majesty's memories come back soon.

It looks like your illness worsened and even blurred your memories.

Your Majesty, are you crying again?

Please get better soon, Your Majesty.

Thank you, Grand Prince.

Her Majesty and Grand Prince Sajo Yoong realized His Majesty lost his memories.

And they blatantly lied about how good of a wife and a brother they used to be.

His Majesty naturally believed them because of his good nature.

Why did you not report promptly about His Majesty's paralysis having been cured

and memories having been lost?

Well, he recovered suddenly last night, so I did not...

It must have been thanks to Kyera for getting him the antidote.

Foolish brat.

What she did to save His Majesty actually ended up harming him.

Did you tell His Majesty about Yeon Wol?

I did not tell him!

Well done.

You must not tell him about Yeon Wol in the future as well.

Yes!

You must say the people His Majesty trusted the most and

kept close were only the queen and me.

Do you understand?

Y-Yes!

The moment you spout nonsense,

your old mother, your brother couple, and your young nieces and nephews

will all be torn apart limb from limb.

P-Please do not.

Please do not, Your Majesty!

I will do as you ordered!

Oh, this man is taking care of your old mother, so know that.

What?

Goodness, Mother. Goodness, Mother!

Goodness, Mother!

So they must also be watching me as I stay here.

Probably.

I was going to tell His Majesty

you are only a woman who used to be a palace lady, even if you came here.

You were going to tell him honestly about me earlier, though.

Seeing the two of you together, I was just too saddened.

So, I was just going to tell him the truth.

Do not do that.

You have to think about your family.

Has Sir Ak Hee not woken up all this time?

That is the weird thing.

He has not. Not even once.

Where is Officer Ji?

They put me by His Majesty's side because I am easy to them.

And they locked up Ji Jeon behind bars.

Everything changed in just a few days.

Y-Yeon Wol.

What if we told His Majesty now quietly?

We just need to get our story straight with His Majesty, do you not think?

Make sure to...

keep your promise.

I will keep it...

as long as His Majesty wakes up.

I have to leave His Majesty anyway.

It is better for him not to know who I am.

Do not even worry about me.

No, it is dangerous.

Please do not do that.

Whenever you smile,

I cannot breathe.

You are so sweet I cannot breathe.

I think I saw her somewhere.

I am sure...

I made this clothing.

Wait! How can the measurements be exactly the same?

That raggedy lady cannot be the owner of this clothing.

My goodness.

I already have the queen, so how could I have...?

You fool, come to your senses.

I did not even ask her name.

A talisman!

My goodness!

What is this?

You are telling me to eat yeot?

Your loyalty is smaller than an ant's eyeball.

What is this?

I told you to take out the blade.

For me, I was doing a huge favor!

You said Sajo Hyeon's paralysis was cured.

Instead, he lost his memories.

Well, that much is fine.

But why is Sir Ak Hee not coming out?

He did not come out?

Did he die?

He could have died even if you took out the blade.

Oh, no...

- Cheong Ta— - Whoa, quit it!

Do not say it.

Do not say anything.

"Make Sajo Hyeon's memories come back."

"Find out if Sir Ak Hee is dead or alive."

Do not ask me for those things.

I cannot do them, even if I wanted to.

Please tell Grand Prince Sajo Yoong this.

I will be leaving this place soon,

so do not disturb us for the few days I will be staying.

Where are you going?

You are the one who told me this, Cheong Ta.

Go find another man and live happily.

You are already dating someone else?

My goodness, you are really talented.

You do not even take a break, girl.

Please make sure to tell him.

Right, congrats on becoming the High Priest.

Hey!

That lovebird.

That would make me a lone bird.

Your Majesty.

What are you doing?

This is the blanket you will be using.

It needs to be dried in the sun like this for it to be fluffy.

Where have you been all this time?

In the mountains to pick greens.

The greens you love were everywhere.

Smells nice, right?

You know what kind of greens I like?

Were you a palace maid in the royal kitchen?

Do you want some yeot?

A neighborhood woman gave them to me.

♫ Even if you disappear, even if it is only for a moment ♫

It is big.

♫ Your warmth remains in my heart ♫

♫ Even if you become wind and cannot hold you ♫

You are so strong.

You need to be strong to work in the royal kitchen.

Take a bite.

♫ So that you will not get far, so that we will not be apart even for a moment ♫

♫ Even if I grasp, you become blurry ♫

Delicious, right?

♫ I'll stay here and wait for you ♫

Oh, right.

What is your name, young lady?

You forgot my name as well.

It is Yeon Wol.

Yeon Wol.

That is a pretty name. Yeon Wol.

Kyera said she will be leaving soon?

Yes.

She did not seem to be lying.

I mean, it was clear His Majesty would be in more danger because of her.

So I can understand her.

Is there any chance of Sajo Hyeon's memories returning?

It will probably be difficult.

I have been expelled from the heavens' shaman association just now,

so there is no way for me to help him.

On top of that, Ak Hee disappeared, too.

Ak Hee disappeared?

Are you saying he died?

He must have perished.

Since he was stabbed with a blade.

Sajo Hyeon lost his memories

and Ak Hee is dead.

I, Sajo Yoong, have finally taken over this world.

I am glad to hear the plague is coming under control.

They said the medicine High Priest Cheong Ta gave out was effective.

The problem up north has been stabilized, so the people are relieved.

That is enough.

Pal Cheon, are you going to do as I say?

Are you?

But still,

if that happens, because of me, Grand Prince Sajo Yoong will...

You are still so gravely mistaken.

Do you think Sajo Yoong considers you his father?

Sajo Yoong is as eager as ever to find you.

You will be killed like a dog the moment you get caught.

I believe all of this is thanks to your wise measures, Grand Prince.

Minister of Justice.

- Yes. - You are speaking inappropriately.

It is not that you "believe" it.

It is clearly the Grand Prince's achievement.

Thanks to the Grand Prince, Asatae is now entering a time of unprecedented peace.

Head Minister,

you are always so delightful.

He sure is the elder of Asatae.

Your grace knows no bounds, Grand Prince.

Listen carefully.

There is no way for me to help you.

However, find a way to live one way or another.

I have...

become pregnant.

So survive.

Survive and protect this child for me.

Your Majesty.

Could it be—

Make sure to survive.

Ki Chool.

Yes, Grand Prince.

I must let Ji Jeon Seo go.

He will be put to good use.

His Majesty told me to use this for your bedding.

This bedding was made with sheets His Majesty dyed a long time ago.

Are you going to make me stunningly beautiful clothing?

Since we used to know each other, you know.

From what I can tell, you roam the fields and the mountains freely.

So a practical clothing would be better than a pretty one. Right?

Y-Yes, that is true.

She must have been sad I was not making her pretty clothing. Right?

You are in for a big surprise.

Was she looking into my room?

Your Majesty, I will be back.

You have to get better, Your Majesty.

What is this?

Your Majesty.

Who are you?

Pardon?

You were not just an ordinary palace lady.

Right?

Could it be...

you used to be my lover?

Answer me.

Why did you think such a thing?

Because my heart was saddened.

Because my chest keeps hurting.

What happened to us?

Answer me right now.

There was nothing between us.

You lie.

I am sure we liked each other.

However, I must have felt too bad for the queen, who is so kind,

which must be why I broke up with you.

Still, you missed me and were worried about me,

so you came here.

It is not true that there was nothing between us.

Am I wrong?

Answer me now!

If you want to find out if it is true or not, work hard to regain your memories.

With Grand Prince Sajo Yoong running the reins, you cannot live here like this.

How impertinent!

Do you find my brother untrustworthy?

He is wise to no end.

I am sorry, but please leave once dawn breaks.

I do not wish to be charmed by you

and become even more disturbed.

♫ Because I was always you ♫

♫ And you were always me ♫

♫ I see, hear, and feel you from anywhere ♫

♫ The place where you are, even if it'll only be a moment ♫

Why did I say that?

♫ Please take me anywhere, a place, go away ♫

♫ Please hold me so I do not waver, I am tired ♫

This is so delicious.

Grand Prince Sajo Yoong has arrived!

Oh, my, the Grand Prince has come to his mother's chamber!

Come sit here. Okay? Hurry, hurry.

Where is that man, Pal Cheon?

I do not really—

I swear it is true.

I told him to stop ruining your future and leave far away to a place like Jinhoi.

He even bit his finger and signed a bloody vow.

Make sure Pal Cheon does not come near here again.

Do not worry, your father—

Even that moron knows to care for his son—

Who are you calling a father and a son?

If you say such a thing one more time,

- I will have you die by poison— - Gosh, okay, okay!

Here, have a peach. It is as sweet as honey.

No thanks.

I bought a bunch to get on the queen's good side.

She pretended to eat them in front of me, only to throw them all away after.

She ate peaches every day last year.

What a fickle woman.

Why are you telling me this only now?

What?

I know you are a busy man, so how can I tell you to come—

Grand Prince!

Geum Hwa, you sly little thing.

Hey.

Ha Rang, you came, too?

Because I missed you.

We have patrolled the east and the north.

As expected, there were some traps.

There are some assassins hiding, too.

But it is still fortunate the mountain is not too rough.

A map of the village. I marked spots you have to watch out for.

With my own hands.

Thank you.

Thank you, Master Yang.

I am helping you because you requested.

But we cannot stay here forever.

I am sorry. I wanted to help His Majesty this way.

Your Majesty, I heard you were reading books.

Oh, I wanted to make some condensed milk.

How pretty.

Aster?

Did you go to the western valley, too?

Wait! You surveyed this entire mountain already?

Oh, well, I was picking some greens.

I was too harsh on you yesterday. I am sorry.

I thought you left because your room was empty.

Because I told you to leave.

You even made me an outfit like this. How can I leave?

I need to pay you back for the clothing at least.

It seems to suit you well.

Do you like it?

Yes, as you said, you made me a very active clothing.

It is so easy to move around this part, too.

It rips and tears every time I move.

Make the inner skirt's width as wide as you can.

Do not worry.

I will not leave even if you shove me away.

Thank you.

Hurry up and come over! Lunch is ready to be served.

Yes, Eunuch Neung, I will do the dishes!

This one lacks activity, but it is quite the beauty.

If you forgive me, please wear it.

I came to the royal villa at Mt. Seowang to pick you up.

You did not forget your promise. Right?

I will be waiting.

Prince Ga Ron came back to the royal villa at Mt. Seowang.

Hwang Ga Ron did?

Why did he come?

I heard he came to pick up Kyera

to marry her.

Marry? Tan Ya, that son of a—

Tan Ya?

You mean Shaman Tan Ya of Jinhoi?

What do you mean by that?

What do you mean?

Yes, Tan Ya is Prince Ga Ron.

Jinhoi's king adopted him as his son.

Even that punk fell for Yeon Wol?

Tan Ya, that punk made a fool out of me, huh?

He got Kyera to marry him in return for the antidote.

In that case, Tan Ya can also make Sajo Hyeon's memories come back. Right?

Tan Ya cannot do that.

He only specializes in talismans.

You placed the talisman you bought from him on my forehead, too.

Kyera will make her move soon.

Then, we will be able to find out.

If Sajo Hyeon's memories really came back and

if Ak Hee really disappeared.

Could I come in for a moment, Your Majesty?

Come in.

How is it?

Does this mean you forgive me?

I never even resented you.

Rather, there is nothing to forgive you for.

I...

have a request to make.

What is it?

Can I hug you once, Your Majesty?

I know you feel bad toward Her Majesty.

But can I still just hug you, just once—

More tightly.

Sir Ak Hee, it is me.

Summon me to the mind's space again like last time.

Sir Ak Hee.

Sir Ak Hee!

Sir Ak Hee, where are you?

Sir Ak Hee, please summon me.

Your Majesty.

You are so strong.

I thought you were going to crush me.

♫ Even if you disappear, even if it is only for a moment ♫

♫ Your warmth remains in my heart ♫

♫ I'll stay here and wait for you ♫

♫ Even if you disappear again tomorrow, I will wait ♫

I am sorry, Your Majesty.

I wanted to get your memories back.

♫ ...sound of you breathing ♫

Goodness, what is this?

Why? What is the matter?

This...

Your Majesty, I could not say farewell before leaving.

I am leaving this pretty clothing behind.

I do not have the right to wear this clothing.

Also,

I marked spots you have to watch out for in the mountains and the village.

Be careful and be on your guard wherever you are.

I hope you will always have Eunuch Neung accompany you.

She said she was going around picking greens.

It was to draw this. Goodness.

Eunuch Neung.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Am I in danger right now?

Are there people who are after my life?

Eunuch Neung!

Please have this humble one killed, Your Majesty!

Do you know why Yeon Wol left?

I do not really know, either.

She did not tell me she was leaving.

It must be...

because of this thing.

What is this thing?

Is there anyone here who knows Yeon Wol?

If you do, show yourself! I have to say something.

I saw you meet Yeon Wol!

We have patrolled the east and the north.

As expected, there were some traps.

That woman. Is she someone I can trust?

I cannot tell, however,

I want to trust her.

I will trust her.

Show yourself.

Your Highness.

You really came.

Did I not promise to come?

You are amazing, just as I expected.

Shall we set the mood first?

Hear ye! Bring us some drinks and food here.

Hold on.

My promise was to marry you if His Majesty recovers perfectly.

However, His Majesty did not recover perfectly, so our terms must be discussed again.

He did not recover perfectly?

His paralysis is gone,

but he is unwell elsewhere.

I cannot...

marry you, Prince Ga Ron.

Will I let you be?

Do as you please.

I came prepared.

In that case,

can I kill you with this thing...

that you gave me?

Kill me.

You would rather die than marry me?

How unpleasant.

I do not want blood on my hands.

I will take you to Jinhoi and give you eternal pain.

Hear ye! Lock up this woman in the warehouse.

Your Majesty.

Long time no see, Prince Ga Ron.

Yes.

You are looking better, so the plague must have been cured.

I am glad it was worth my physicians to take care of you devotedly.

Your Majesty's grace is boundless.

You are trying to marry this woman, I hear?

In return for giving her this medicine.

However, I did not benefit from this medicine's effects.

Your paralysis was cured.

Could you be insisting that it went away on its own?

The blade was removed.

You are Shaman Tan Ya, are you not?

So you must know well about the blade.

Cheong Ta, that idiot.

Let us go.

Leave that woman behind.

Whether you benefited from the medicine or not,

there is a promise we made.

Prince Ga Ron, you are fully aware that promise was never established in the first place.

How dare Jinhoi's prince covet my woman?

Your Majesty. Look here!

Your Majesty, are your memories back?

Have you really recovered?

Why did you make such a reckless promise?

How can you come here so fearlessly?

Why did you leave me without a word?

What is the use of getting my memories back when I do not have you?

What is the point of conquering the world and becoming a king

when I do not have you?

I only wanted to save you, Your Majesty.

Because nothing else matters to me.

I only wanted to—

How foolish.

How are you so foolish?

Still, I am glad your memories came back.

My memories...

did not come back.

However, I can sense it.

Just how much I was in love with you and

just how precious you were to me.

Your Majesty.

That is why I agreed to grant this request...

for coming to save you in person.

What...

I heard you saw this before, too.

So...

do not be scared.

I am ready.

Could it be...

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty!

Kyera.

I missed you, Kyera.

Sir Ak Hee?

♫ The feelings seeped through the hidden opening ♫

♫ Closing up and withering away, the sad memory ♫

♫ The feelings seeped through the fallen leaves ♫

[Love Song for Illusion]

I realized it clearly after nearly perishing for good.

I do not want to let you go.

Kyera!

- You can have her. - The day you allow passing of the crown,

Cheong Ta will perform geuminsal on Sajo Hyeon.

Did you really bear His Majesty's child?

You wicked wench!

I am sorry for liking you this much when I have the queen.

You only loved Lady Yeon Wol, Your Majesty.

Do not let the queen and Sajo Yoong deceive you.

Master Yang!