Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:00,080 --> 00:00:09,930 Subtitles brought to you by The On Fire Penguins Team @ Viki.com 2 00:00:30,400 --> 00:00:33,170 The Crowned Clown 3 00:00:33,170 --> 00:00:37,540 The characters, organizations, locations, and events in this drama are fictional and have no relation to historical facts. 4 00:00:40,050 --> 00:00:42,680 Episode 9 5 00:00:56,950 --> 00:00:58,680 Your Majesty. 6 00:00:58,680 --> 00:01:02,800 As expected, you understood my meaning perfectly. 7 00:01:02,800 --> 00:01:05,850 Did you wait very long? I was planning to come early. 8 00:01:05,850 --> 00:01:07,840 The round-table discussion went long today. 9 00:01:07,840 --> 00:01:12,760 It's alright. Even waiting for you brings me joy. 10 00:01:26,900 --> 00:01:29,400 Then you can give it to me. 11 00:01:32,510 --> 00:01:34,030 What are you talking about? 12 00:01:34,030 --> 00:01:37,310 The present you prepared with so much thought. 13 00:01:37,310 --> 00:01:39,910 How did you know? 14 00:02:06,490 --> 00:02:09,470 Did you make it yourself? 15 00:02:14,380 --> 00:02:16,720 It's a pen pouch. 16 00:02:16,720 --> 00:02:22,030 Since Your Majesty is a masterful calligrapher, I thought it'd be nice to use for carrying brushes. 17 00:02:26,190 --> 00:02:31,100 If brushes aren't to your liking, then you could use it to carry the compass as well. 18 00:02:35,600 --> 00:02:39,150 My beloved, even if we are apart for a millennium, 19 00:02:39,150 --> 00:02:41,740 my faithful heart will remain steadfast. [So Ak Bu / Minor Odes by Yi Jeyeon (Goryeo)] 20 00:02:41,740 --> 00:02:45,230 Even if I am parted from you for a thousand years, 21 00:02:45,230 --> 00:02:49,380 my love for you cannot be changed. 22 00:02:51,710 --> 00:02:56,230 I selected from among many different ones and chose this to engrave my heart. 23 00:03:07,590 --> 00:03:09,760 I have something to confess. 24 00:03:12,190 --> 00:03:14,660 I ate a whole bundle of medicine. 25 00:03:15,880 --> 00:03:21,140 As one would look upon the stars or the moon, I would look towards the queen's palace for long stretches of time. 26 00:03:21,140 --> 00:03:25,700 Be it the garden or library, I don't know how many times I went in and out in a day. 27 00:03:25,700 --> 00:03:30,010 I went through an entire bunch of medicine to prepare them. 28 00:03:30,010 --> 00:03:34,860 As one would look upon the stars or the moon, I would look towards the king's palace for long stretches of time. 29 00:03:34,860 --> 00:03:36,870 Be it the garden or the library, 30 00:03:36,870 --> 00:03:40,310 I don't know how many times I went in and out in a day. 31 00:03:41,630 --> 00:03:44,370 I cannot hide it anymore. 32 00:03:44,370 --> 00:03:47,110 I won't avoid it anymore. 33 00:03:47,110 --> 00:03:49,610 I won't run away either. 34 00:03:50,670 --> 00:03:52,720 I... 35 00:03:52,720 --> 00:03:56,510 I will only look towards you and think about you. 36 00:03:58,640 --> 00:04:01,200 I'm in love with you. 37 00:04:02,560 --> 00:04:04,910 Even if my heart explodes, 38 00:04:06,240 --> 00:04:08,630 I wouldn't mind 39 00:04:10,630 --> 00:04:12,400 because I love you. 40 00:04:13,100 --> 00:04:16,890 ♫ Closer to you ♫ 41 00:04:16,890 --> 00:04:20,760 ♫ Little by little ♫ 42 00:04:20,760 --> 00:04:24,530 ♫ You are getting farther ♫ 43 00:04:24,530 --> 00:04:28,110 ♫ And again ♫ 44 00:04:31,400 --> 00:04:39,090 ♫ In a faraway today, to you ♫ 45 00:04:39,090 --> 00:04:46,390 ♫ I have words I must tell you ♫ 46 00:04:46,390 --> 00:04:57,580 ♫ No matter what keeps you faltering ♫ 47 00:04:59,070 --> 00:05:05,400 ♫ You were my dream ♫ 48 00:05:06,820 --> 00:05:09,400 Your hands are so cold! 49 00:05:12,870 --> 00:05:14,810 They will get warmer soon. 50 00:05:14,810 --> 00:05:17,160 They already are. 51 00:05:29,230 --> 00:05:33,320 I think the compass you gave me is broken. 52 00:05:33,320 --> 00:05:39,090 ♫ You in this moment ♫ 53 00:05:39,090 --> 00:05:41,360 It always points in towards your palace. 54 00:05:41,360 --> 00:05:48,420 ♫ I will keep in my memory ♫ 55 00:05:48,420 --> 00:05:58,540 ♫ All your smiles too ♫ 56 00:05:58,540 --> 00:06:02,290 Your Highness, did something happen? 57 00:06:03,140 --> 00:06:06,560 It's nothing. Just... 58 00:06:12,610 --> 00:06:15,350 It's because of His Majesty, isn't it? 59 00:06:15,350 --> 00:06:16,990 Is it so obvious? 60 00:06:16,990 --> 00:06:20,240 When you returned from seeing His Majesty in the past, 61 00:06:20,240 --> 00:06:22,930 without even realizing it, I always felt bad. 62 00:06:22,930 --> 00:06:26,650 Seeing you smiling now is a miracle. 63 00:06:26,650 --> 00:06:28,250 Did you now? 64 00:06:28,250 --> 00:06:33,020 The maids in the his palace said it is like he was reborn. Ah! 65 00:06:35,350 --> 00:06:39,430 Why are you laughing? What did you hear? 66 00:06:39,430 --> 00:06:45,360 That... they said even his poop smells different. 67 00:06:45,360 --> 00:06:49,300 You will get punished for saying that. 68 00:06:50,270 --> 00:06:53,200 I'm sorry, Your Highness. 69 00:07:04,770 --> 00:07:09,330 Father, am I really going to have to go? 70 00:07:09,330 --> 00:07:12,640 It's an island that only has rocks. 71 00:07:12,640 --> 00:07:17,020 If I catch something and die from an epidemic, who will carry on our clan? 72 00:07:17,940 --> 00:07:22,640 I recently summoned some clowns to my home. 73 00:07:22,640 --> 00:07:24,780 But among the clowns, 74 00:07:24,780 --> 00:07:27,990 one had the exact face as His Majesty. 75 00:07:27,990 --> 00:07:30,300 Two of the same face? 76 00:07:30,300 --> 00:07:33,630 Are you listening to me, Father? 77 00:07:34,590 --> 00:07:37,880 Since you received the appointment, you must go. 78 00:07:39,000 --> 00:07:43,200 Don't get on the boat going to the island, but wait quietly at Naju. 79 00:07:43,200 --> 00:07:46,920 Naju? Alright, I understand. 80 00:07:46,920 --> 00:07:51,350 However, what will His Majesty say? 81 00:07:51,350 --> 00:07:53,530 Do you have a plan? 82 00:07:53,530 --> 00:07:56,500 The sky has collapsed and the ground is shattered, 83 00:07:56,500 --> 00:07:59,640 so I will have to find a hole to rise from. 84 00:08:30,790 --> 00:08:34,160 Shall I tell you how to shoot the target properly? 85 00:08:35,480 --> 00:08:39,740 First, on a windy day, you shouldn't raise the bow. 86 00:08:39,740 --> 00:08:42,770 But if you insist on raising the bow regardless, 87 00:08:42,770 --> 00:08:46,020 you will have to make the target big. 88 00:08:46,020 --> 00:08:49,360 So you will certainly penetrate the center. 89 00:08:52,100 --> 00:08:54,280 Like this? 90 00:08:58,660 --> 00:09:03,990 How dare the hunting dog that His Majesty abandoned come barking noisily to me? 91 00:09:03,990 --> 00:09:06,420 To you and the queen dowager, 92 00:09:06,420 --> 00:09:10,060 I am well aware I'm regarded as the enemy. 93 00:09:10,840 --> 00:09:12,840 However, it is unfair to me. 94 00:09:12,840 --> 00:09:16,370 A hunting dog only ever follows its owners' commands 95 00:09:16,370 --> 00:09:18,590 never having a will of his own. 96 00:09:18,590 --> 00:09:22,610 I was just killed after the hunting was over. 97 00:09:22,610 --> 00:09:25,170 If you have any parting words, you may say them now. 98 00:09:25,170 --> 00:09:28,610 What made you come find me here? 99 00:09:31,420 --> 00:09:35,930 I came to seat you on the king's throne. 100 00:09:35,930 --> 00:09:37,740 Why does it have to be me? 101 00:09:37,740 --> 00:09:40,890 As the proverb goes, "The enemy of my enemy is my friend." 102 00:09:40,890 --> 00:09:44,920 I served with all my loyalty but I was abandoned. 103 00:09:44,920 --> 00:09:51,100 Hence, I thought deeply who would loathe the king as much as me. 104 00:09:51,100 --> 00:09:53,740 And I couldn't think of anyone else but you, Prince Jin Pyeong. 105 00:09:53,740 --> 00:09:57,770 My father and my brother were both killed by your hand. 106 00:09:57,770 --> 00:09:59,990 Why would I trust you? 107 00:09:59,990 --> 00:10:05,100 A justification for reformation. Will that suffice? 108 00:10:07,750 --> 00:10:10,450 You'll make a target for me? 109 00:10:10,450 --> 00:10:14,030 Yes, exactly. 110 00:10:20,970 --> 00:10:24,410 You'll have to make a very large target. 111 00:10:26,800 --> 00:10:28,960 Spectacular. 112 00:10:31,860 --> 00:10:35,060 Resignation Letter 113 00:11:53,760 --> 00:11:58,130 I never imagined you'd go this length. 114 00:11:58,780 --> 00:12:01,450 Can you really handle it? 115 00:12:02,070 --> 00:12:04,140 Didn't I tell you? Concerning the queen– 116 00:12:04,140 --> 00:12:06,970 In order to receive one thing, you need to let go of another. 117 00:12:06,970 --> 00:12:09,150 Is that what you want to say? 118 00:12:09,150 --> 00:12:14,200 Sometimes for just one thing, you must let go of ten or even a hundred things. 119 00:12:14,200 --> 00:12:16,630 Sometimes for just one thing, 120 00:12:16,630 --> 00:12:20,740 you must let go of ten or even a hundred things. 121 00:12:20,740 --> 00:12:23,800 How can I help you? 122 00:12:23,800 --> 00:12:25,350 Let me know how. 123 00:12:25,350 --> 00:12:27,960 There is no way to help me. 124 00:12:29,080 --> 00:12:34,070 It was my crime, so I will take responsibility. 125 00:12:36,190 --> 00:12:39,610 I'll come back on the 49th day. 126 00:12:39,610 --> 00:12:42,120 I ask this of you until then. 127 00:12:49,680 --> 00:12:59,240 Subtitles brought to you by The On Fire Penguins Team @ Viki.com 128 00:13:17,310 --> 00:13:19,860 The clown with this face is playing as this country's ruler. 129 00:13:19,860 --> 00:13:26,920 The clown with this face is playing as this country's ruler. 130 00:13:26,920 --> 00:13:28,910 What the heck is this about? 131 00:13:28,910 --> 00:13:31,740 Nonsense! Is this a joke? 132 00:13:31,740 --> 00:13:33,530 This may not be a lie. 133 00:13:33,530 --> 00:13:37,700 There's a rumor spread all over the market about the barbarians invading. 134 00:13:37,700 --> 00:13:40,200 You mean there will be a war again? 135 00:13:40,200 --> 00:13:42,800 Where is this bastard— 136 00:13:49,670 --> 00:13:52,290 For sure... 137 00:13:52,290 --> 00:13:56,150 that's the face of that freaking clown. 138 00:13:59,790 --> 00:14:02,090 Why is...? 139 00:14:03,830 --> 00:14:07,490 I am illiterate so I can't read it! Sir, what does it say? 140 00:14:07,490 --> 00:14:11,380 Maybe there's something good to see. 141 00:14:12,900 --> 00:14:14,090 Really? 142 00:14:14,090 --> 00:14:17,260 Yes, the current king is the clown. 143 00:14:17,260 --> 00:14:18,920 He's acting as the ruler? 144 00:14:18,920 --> 00:14:22,620 So the ruler is a clown? 145 00:14:22,620 --> 00:14:24,410 What is this? 146 00:14:24,410 --> 00:14:28,960 Dal Rae, you read it. What does it say? 147 00:14:28,960 --> 00:14:35,820 The clown with this face is playing as this country's ruler. 148 00:14:35,820 --> 00:14:38,800 My brother is the king? 149 00:14:41,160 --> 00:14:43,170 Do you know this clown? 150 00:14:43,170 --> 00:14:46,320 If you know him, you better tell us. We'll report to the authority right away! 151 00:14:46,320 --> 00:14:48,090 Do you know him? 152 00:14:48,090 --> 00:14:51,370 Of course not, how could we know? 153 00:14:51,370 --> 00:14:53,470 Do you know that face? Seriously... 154 00:14:53,470 --> 00:14:54,780 Ahjae... 155 00:14:54,780 --> 00:14:56,380 Come quickly. 156 00:14:56,380 --> 00:14:59,910 You better tell us before you go! 157 00:15:23,470 --> 00:15:25,770 Geumoh Hall (State Tribunal) 158 00:15:27,390 --> 00:15:30,540 Chief Royal Secretary, what brought you here? 159 00:15:33,370 --> 00:15:35,960 There are strange posters plastered all over the city. 160 00:15:35,960 --> 00:15:38,440 Order your men to get rid of them at once! 161 00:15:38,440 --> 00:15:39,710 Yes! 162 00:15:39,710 --> 00:15:41,880 Men, follow me! 163 00:15:41,880 --> 00:15:43,490 Yes! 164 00:15:56,900 --> 00:15:59,960 Sir, did you see the posters? 165 00:15:59,960 --> 00:16:02,820 What is happening? Where is Ha Seon now? 166 00:16:02,820 --> 00:16:05,930 Woon Sim, tell me the truth. 167 00:16:05,930 --> 00:16:08,840 Where is Ha Seon's sister now? 168 00:16:08,840 --> 00:16:11,460 I sent her to the temple. 169 00:16:11,460 --> 00:16:15,010 But she disappeared a while ago, so I don't know where she is now. 170 00:16:17,580 --> 00:16:19,260 Sir! 171 00:16:34,040 --> 00:16:36,030 Is Chief Royal Secretary still not here? 172 00:16:36,030 --> 00:16:38,270 No, not yet. 173 00:16:52,810 --> 00:16:58,270 Your Majesty. There were strange posters put up in the city, so I brought one. 174 00:16:59,130 --> 00:17:01,030 Please take a look. 175 00:17:44,150 --> 00:17:50,160 The clown with this face is playing as this country's ruler. 176 00:17:50,160 --> 00:17:56,580 I apologize, but it is a poster that calls a face similar to yours a clown. 177 00:17:56,580 --> 00:17:59,250 Inscrutably, among the citizens, 178 00:17:59,250 --> 00:18:02,800 the rumor that Your Majesty's face is the same as the clown's 179 00:18:02,800 --> 00:18:05,210 is spreading quickly. 180 00:18:05,210 --> 00:18:07,420 It's a sign of a possible uprising. 181 00:18:07,420 --> 00:18:11,130 That it is the sign that the world will come to ruin by the wrath of the heavens. 182 00:18:11,130 --> 00:18:13,590 It seems those words are being spread. 183 00:18:15,190 --> 00:18:19,480 Your Majesty, please cast down the order to capture the clowns first. 184 00:18:19,480 --> 00:18:22,060 It is proper to win the people's trust first. 185 00:18:22,060 --> 00:18:25,800 Why is there a need to capture the clowns in order to garner the people's trust? 186 00:18:25,800 --> 00:18:27,810 A clown was mentioned in the poster. 187 00:18:27,810 --> 00:18:31,930 So if we capture the clowns, the people's rumors will dissipate out of fear. 188 00:18:31,930 --> 00:18:35,170 And it will serve as a severe warning to those who put up the posters. 189 00:18:35,170 --> 00:18:37,250 You think that makes sense? 190 00:18:37,250 --> 00:18:40,860 What crimes have the clowns committed? I cannot consent. 191 00:18:40,860 --> 00:18:44,760 However, Your Majesty, it was the clowns that played with rumors in the first place. 192 00:18:44,760 --> 00:18:47,190 And they are causing the rumors to spread. 193 00:18:47,190 --> 00:18:50,530 Isn't it difficult to say they are completely innocent in the matter? 194 00:18:50,530 --> 00:18:54,190 Time is of the essence, so please approve. 195 00:18:54,190 --> 00:18:57,620 Please approve. 196 00:18:57,620 --> 00:19:00,320 That cannot happen. 197 00:19:16,660 --> 00:19:17,940 Chief Royal Secretary. 198 00:19:17,940 --> 00:19:21,040 Your Majesty, I apologize. 199 00:19:21,040 --> 00:19:23,920 I am a bit late due to managing the matter of the posters. 200 00:19:23,920 --> 00:19:26,410 It's fine as you are here now. 201 00:19:26,410 --> 00:19:30,600 Your Majesty, may I say something? 202 00:19:30,600 --> 00:19:32,400 Go on. 203 00:19:35,650 --> 00:19:37,520 Just over one poster, 204 00:19:37,520 --> 00:19:40,340 the capital fell into chaos immediately. 205 00:19:40,340 --> 00:19:45,730 That means that this country's royal court has not earned the people's trust. 206 00:19:45,730 --> 00:19:47,850 Just with that alone, 207 00:19:47,850 --> 00:19:50,330 all you ministers of high and low rankings should kneel on straw mats to repent. 208 00:19:50,330 --> 00:19:54,040 To beg for your crimes before His Majesty and the people. 209 00:19:55,560 --> 00:19:58,270 However, not even a sign of repentance, 210 00:19:58,270 --> 00:20:01,850 but only the thought to push the responsibility onto innocent people. 211 00:20:01,850 --> 00:20:04,820 How shameless! 212 00:20:08,100 --> 00:20:11,460 This humble subject, as a member of this royal court, 213 00:20:11,460 --> 00:20:15,730 I apologize to Your Majesty and I am ashamed before the people. 214 00:20:20,710 --> 00:20:26,100 Your Majesty, that poster is clearly the conduct of one who holds treasonous intentions! 215 00:20:26,100 --> 00:20:30,730 We must eradicate the rebels who are holding Your Majesty in contempt and misleading the public. 216 00:20:30,730 --> 00:20:33,510 It is the proper course to cut off these roots of disturbance. 217 00:20:33,510 --> 00:20:35,720 Chief Royal Secretary is right. 218 00:20:35,720 --> 00:20:40,400 We cannot allow the people to fall into fear and instability over these posters. 219 00:20:40,400 --> 00:20:42,770 Hurry and find the mastermind behind the posters. 220 00:20:42,770 --> 00:20:45,500 Yes, Your Majesty. 221 00:20:50,120 --> 00:20:54,380 This poster. Do you think it was done by someone who knows of my identity? 222 00:20:54,380 --> 00:20:59,670 If that's the case, it wouldn't have ended with just a poster. 223 00:21:02,440 --> 00:21:04,170 Dal Rae! 224 00:21:05,340 --> 00:21:09,870 If she sees this poster she will worry about whether something happened to me. 225 00:21:10,770 --> 00:21:15,130 Please send a message to Woon Shim to look after Dal Rae well. 226 00:21:15,130 --> 00:21:16,950 I understand. 227 00:21:18,130 --> 00:21:20,250 Crack down on the court ladies of the king's palace. 228 00:21:20,250 --> 00:21:23,940 Especially Court Lady Kim. Forbid her from entering His Majesty's chamber from now on. 229 00:21:23,940 --> 00:21:27,080 I was thinking that as well. 230 00:21:27,080 --> 00:21:29,140 I shall do so. 231 00:21:30,260 --> 00:21:34,100 Try to avoid audiences with ministers for the moment. 232 00:21:34,100 --> 00:21:38,400 Just in case, pay attention to your surroundings and be careful. 233 00:21:38,400 --> 00:21:39,510 Yes. 234 00:21:39,510 --> 00:21:44,980 Your Majesty, Goseong, Sin Chi Soo requests an audience. 235 00:21:54,530 --> 00:21:59,000 What brings you to the palace? 236 00:21:59,000 --> 00:22:02,760 I ran here worried about His Majesty, upon hearing news of the posters. 237 00:22:02,760 --> 00:22:06,160 I must see His Majesty to report something, so ask for an audience. 238 00:22:06,160 --> 00:22:11,620 His Majesty has said he will decline every request for an audeince today, so you may leave. 239 00:22:11,620 --> 00:22:16,250 But I could be of assistance to His Majesty. Why do you stop me? 240 00:22:16,250 --> 00:22:21,730 You committed a crime and left your job, so what can you do to help? 241 00:22:22,570 --> 00:22:24,960 The national affairs will be managed by the royal court. 242 00:22:24,960 --> 00:22:27,680 So restrain yourself, Your Excellency. 243 00:22:28,370 --> 00:22:32,190 I heard it was quite the spectacle at the side palace earlier. 244 00:22:33,430 --> 00:22:37,790 I heard you roared as if you were the king. 245 00:22:38,440 --> 00:22:42,470 Though capturing the clowns is the most certain and quick method, 246 00:22:42,470 --> 00:22:44,870 you blocked that from happening. 247 00:22:44,870 --> 00:22:47,630 Though the court ministers reproached him, 248 00:22:47,630 --> 00:22:53,020 His Majesty only listened to you. 249 00:22:54,100 --> 00:22:56,890 You cover up His Majesty's eyes and ears. 250 00:22:56,890 --> 00:22:59,600 What are you trying to do? 251 00:23:02,090 --> 00:23:06,440 That's the stuff you'd do, Your Excellency. 252 00:23:06,440 --> 00:23:08,670 As for me, I don't go behind His Majesty's back 253 00:23:08,670 --> 00:23:12,350 and do sinister deeds such as profiting for my own gain. 254 00:23:12,350 --> 00:23:14,780 Don't worry. 255 00:23:24,640 --> 00:23:28,570 My lord, you've been aloof lately. 256 00:23:31,070 --> 00:23:35,940 It's because my rope was cut and you had no reason to see me. 257 00:23:37,860 --> 00:23:39,730 I can understand. 258 00:23:40,580 --> 00:23:43,710 Everyone's yakking about the bizarre poster. 259 00:23:43,710 --> 00:23:46,410 How is it that you don't seem too startled? 260 00:23:46,410 --> 00:23:49,350 What's there to be startled by? 261 00:23:49,350 --> 00:23:55,450 After having served His Majesty, there aren't just one or two strange and bizarre things. 262 00:23:56,540 --> 00:24:00,010 Have there been strange happenings that occured to His Majesty recently? 263 00:24:00,010 --> 00:24:02,380 Overnight, 264 00:24:02,380 --> 00:24:06,760 a severe wound on His Majesty's ear appeared then disappeared. 265 00:24:08,650 --> 00:24:10,610 Are you certain? 266 00:24:12,470 --> 00:24:14,640 Really... 267 00:24:16,130 --> 00:24:19,230 I am getting curious. 268 00:24:19,230 --> 00:24:21,290 Verify His Majesty's scar. 269 00:24:21,290 --> 00:24:23,660 Say something that makes sense. 270 00:24:23,660 --> 00:24:27,040 The day I am caught by His Majesty is when my head flies off. 271 00:24:27,040 --> 00:24:30,520 How can I take that risk? 272 00:24:30,520 --> 00:24:33,160 You fed poison to His Majesty's consort. 273 00:24:33,160 --> 00:24:35,330 And your witchcraft. If those crimes are revealed, 274 00:24:35,330 --> 00:24:38,050 you'll be put to death as a high criminal anyway. 275 00:24:38,050 --> 00:24:41,120 Wasn't it you who ordered me regarding Seon Hwa Dang? 276 00:24:41,120 --> 00:24:43,840 Do you have proof that I made you? 277 00:24:43,840 --> 00:24:47,170 But I have plenty of proof and witnesses that you did it. 278 00:24:47,170 --> 00:24:49,710 Are you threatening me right now? 279 00:24:49,710 --> 00:24:52,620 I mean for us to help each other. 280 00:24:56,530 --> 00:24:59,460 Do you feel like doing it now? 281 00:25:04,090 --> 00:25:06,670 That's a good idea. 282 00:25:07,730 --> 00:25:10,640 I won't forget your help. 283 00:25:19,690 --> 00:25:21,650 Resignation letter and entrance tag (for access anywhere within the palace at any time) 284 00:25:29,820 --> 00:25:35,990 I request to resign for not fulfilling my duty protecting the king. 285 00:25:43,310 --> 00:25:45,030 Chief Royal Secretary. 286 00:25:47,110 --> 00:25:52,590 Welcome. I asked to see you because I have something to discuss with you. 287 00:25:52,590 --> 00:25:56,270 Due to the arguments in the royal court lately, 288 00:25:56,270 --> 00:25:58,300 urgent current matters have been put to the side. 289 00:25:58,300 --> 00:26:00,880 It's now time to act on those. 290 00:26:00,880 --> 00:26:02,520 Are you talking about the Dae Dong policy? 291 00:26:02,520 --> 00:26:05,920 Not only the Dae Dong policy but activate the agricultural business as well to 292 00:26:05,920 --> 00:26:10,640 expand the agriculture fields to support the national treasury. 293 00:26:14,400 --> 00:26:17,140 My Lord, a message has arrived from the authorities. 294 00:26:17,140 --> 00:26:20,890 The royal painter, Song Ji Sang was found dead last night. 295 00:26:20,890 --> 00:26:22,710 Royal Painter: An artist who paints King's portrait. 296 00:26:29,450 --> 00:26:31,980 I think he died of a stab wound to the chest. 297 00:26:31,980 --> 00:26:33,790 He was found on a secluded road. 298 00:26:33,790 --> 00:26:38,240 As we were unable to find witnesses and evidence, I suspect he was murdered. 299 00:26:47,190 --> 00:26:53,250 We received 16 bushels of tax rice and among them, we will submit 14 to the Ministry of Finance. 300 00:26:53,250 --> 00:26:57,690 And two bushels can be saved for next year. 301 00:27:00,880 --> 00:27:07,000 Your Majesty. Are you listening? 302 00:27:07,000 --> 00:27:08,490 Uh? 303 00:27:09,620 --> 00:27:11,730 What did you say? 304 00:27:13,880 --> 00:27:20,870 Your Majesty, if you don't like my explanations, just tell me. 305 00:27:21,510 --> 00:27:23,970 Not at all, continue! 306 00:27:23,970 --> 00:27:27,160 Droughts or cold waves could come and cause a bad harvest. 307 00:27:27,160 --> 00:27:28,840 So overall, we will implement the ratio in place... 308 00:27:28,840 --> 00:27:30,740 Your Majesty! 309 00:27:40,380 --> 00:27:47,510 I am sorry to interrupt, but the queen dowager asked to have a snack with you. 310 00:27:47,510 --> 00:27:50,160 A snack? At a time like this? 311 00:27:50,160 --> 00:27:56,310 She requested that you and the queen join her. 312 00:27:56,310 --> 00:27:58,350 Then I must go. 313 00:28:03,910 --> 00:28:05,670 Your Majesty... 314 00:28:07,770 --> 00:28:10,280 I am not done explaining. 315 00:29:22,960 --> 00:29:26,660 Looking at your face, I realize how handsome you are. 316 00:29:26,660 --> 00:29:30,490 Isn't it interesting there's another handsome face like yours? 317 00:29:30,490 --> 00:29:33,800 I didn't know you'd like my face this much. 318 00:29:33,800 --> 00:29:36,420 I am not liking it but worrying about it. 319 00:29:36,420 --> 00:29:41,130 When I am feeling like this, people must be frightened not knowing what's going on. 320 00:29:41,130 --> 00:29:43,320 Don't you think so, Queen? 321 00:29:43,320 --> 00:29:49,190 The reason for the people being agitated is because their lives are tiring and hard. 322 00:29:49,190 --> 00:29:51,480 But the court and the royal family are different. 323 00:29:51,480 --> 00:29:58,620 I don't think it's appropriate to act on merely a rumor regarding His Majesty. 324 00:29:58,620 --> 00:30:04,110 I believe the royal family should set an example for the people at times like this. 325 00:30:04,110 --> 00:30:10,180 As the leader of women in the palace, I will take measures. I hope that you will support me in this. 326 00:30:10,180 --> 00:30:13,940 Measures? I will do so. 327 00:30:14,570 --> 00:30:19,060 But, Queen, isn't there something more urgent to pay attention to? 328 00:30:19,060 --> 00:30:21,460 What do you mean? 329 00:30:22,920 --> 00:30:25,050 So you really don't know? 330 00:30:25,050 --> 00:30:30,600 When the public sentiment is so unsettling, how great would it have been if the king had an heir? 331 00:30:30,600 --> 00:30:35,860 Doesn't it occur to you that the king is suffering because you've not done your duty, Queen? 332 00:30:43,020 --> 00:30:46,140 How is that the queen's fault? 333 00:30:46,960 --> 00:30:51,270 Are you saying that it's your fault then? 334 00:30:51,270 --> 00:30:55,450 Children are granted by the Heavens is what I wish to say. 335 00:30:55,450 --> 00:31:02,090 If you're so worried, should I name Prince Jin Pyeong as my foster son? Is that your wish? 336 00:31:04,210 --> 00:31:07,690 You are distorting my words again. 337 00:31:07,690 --> 00:31:09,800 Have I? 338 00:31:09,800 --> 00:31:15,200 Actually it's true now that I think about it. It won't fair to name Prince Jin Pyeong my foster son. 339 00:31:15,200 --> 00:31:21,000 He's not friendly and always so stiff-faced. Not much fun there. 340 00:31:23,980 --> 00:31:31,960 Subtitles brought to you by The On Fire Penguins Team @ Viki.com 341 00:31:36,530 --> 00:31:40,590 Your Majesty, are you really alright? 342 00:31:40,590 --> 00:31:44,840 I hear there were lots of talks at court about the posters. 343 00:31:45,530 --> 00:31:47,330 You were worried about me? 344 00:31:47,330 --> 00:31:52,550 If I were there, I would have held your hand and walked out. 345 00:31:52,550 --> 00:31:57,340 Like when you saved me on the streets last time. 346 00:32:07,070 --> 00:32:08,900 Like this? 347 00:32:11,440 --> 00:32:13,180 Your Majesty. 348 00:32:13,180 --> 00:32:14,950 Let's go. 349 00:32:33,880 --> 00:32:36,970 Whoever it is, what a great ruse they put out! 350 00:32:36,970 --> 00:32:40,370 I am ready to find them before the king to reward them. 351 00:32:40,370 --> 00:32:43,120 I'm relieved you are so delighted. 352 00:32:43,120 --> 00:32:45,670 Did you do it? 353 00:32:48,700 --> 00:32:54,860 You should have done it sooner and I wouldn't have suffered all this bitterness. 354 00:32:57,430 --> 00:33:03,720 The king will have a hard time getting out of this, with the rumors grabbing him by the collar... 355 00:33:04,760 --> 00:33:08,160 - unless the queen produces an heir. - Heir? 356 00:33:08,160 --> 00:33:12,390 Don't be startled. That will not happen. 357 00:33:12,390 --> 00:33:14,620 We don't know about that. 358 00:33:14,620 --> 00:33:19,080 On my way in, I saw how affectionate the king and queen were. 359 00:33:19,080 --> 00:33:21,380 I guarantee it. 360 00:33:21,380 --> 00:33:24,720 The king took away my child who was like my life. 361 00:33:24,720 --> 00:33:29,700 He won't get to taste the joy of having his child in the queen's womb. 362 00:34:20,020 --> 00:34:24,590 Your Majesty, don't you need to go to the side palace? 363 00:34:25,170 --> 00:34:26,930 I need to go. 364 00:34:26,930 --> 00:34:31,040 Then, hurry and get up. 365 00:34:31,040 --> 00:34:32,840 Please sit for a bit. 366 00:34:32,840 --> 00:34:36,430 I am doing something very important right now. 367 00:34:37,490 --> 00:34:39,670 What is it? 368 00:34:41,740 --> 00:34:44,230 I am receiving strength. 369 00:34:44,230 --> 00:34:49,110 I have to look at you like this to get the strength to look at reports. 370 00:34:52,270 --> 00:34:56,780 Then, please summon me at any time. 371 00:34:56,780 --> 00:35:02,000 I will be your strength by your side. 372 00:35:30,850 --> 00:35:33,080 What's all this? 373 00:35:33,080 --> 00:35:40,040 Prince Jin Pyeong, you have a private army but it's still too lacking to take on the king. 374 00:35:40,040 --> 00:35:43,960 With this money, gather the soldiers by the borders. 375 00:35:43,960 --> 00:35:47,750 And I will mobilize the high ministers of the court. 376 00:35:48,790 --> 00:35:53,790 Would the high ministers listen to you when you've been pushed out of the court? 377 00:35:53,790 --> 00:35:57,310 I'll have to re-enter the court. 378 00:35:57,310 --> 00:36:00,430 Would Chief Royal Secretary sit and let that happen? 379 00:36:00,430 --> 00:36:02,890 He seems to be aiming for the left state minister position. 380 00:36:02,890 --> 00:36:08,340 The likes of a chief royal secretary can't dare to be my opponent. 381 00:36:09,150 --> 00:36:12,780 Soon the Ming will be sending over a deputy minister of military affairs. 382 00:36:12,780 --> 00:36:16,850 I am the only one who can deal with the deputy minister. 383 00:36:16,850 --> 00:36:20,510 So the king will have to summon me too. 384 00:36:22,010 --> 00:36:25,630 The royal painter was stabbed and killed? 385 00:36:25,630 --> 00:36:27,560 Do you think it was done by the ones who put up the posters? 386 00:36:27,560 --> 00:36:31,740 They must have killed him to silence him after he painted the king's face. 387 00:36:31,740 --> 00:36:36,100 Then, is there no way to find the one behind the posters? 388 00:36:36,100 --> 00:36:40,420 I do have a few suspicions but I have no proof. 389 00:36:40,420 --> 00:36:45,100 Evidence or confession. We just need one sure thing. 390 00:36:45,100 --> 00:36:51,600 My Lord. Should we order Officer Jang to look through the royal family members first? 391 00:36:51,600 --> 00:36:54,950 Moo Yeong left a resignation letter and left. 392 00:36:54,950 --> 00:36:59,160 What? At this time, of all times, to ask for a resignation? 393 00:37:00,230 --> 00:37:02,980 I apologize, Your Majesty. 394 00:37:02,980 --> 00:37:07,620 If I had known before, I would have stopped him. 395 00:37:08,390 --> 00:37:12,470 It's not your fault, Eunuch Jo, so don't blame yourself. 396 00:37:19,180 --> 00:37:21,160 Dragon Tiger Gate 397 00:37:29,200 --> 00:37:30,730 My Lord. 398 00:37:30,730 --> 00:37:33,260 My Lord. My— 399 00:37:33,260 --> 00:37:34,160 My Lord. 400 00:37:34,160 --> 00:37:35,800 Who is this? 401 00:37:35,800 --> 00:37:39,880 I have something urgent to report to you regarding the posters. 402 00:37:41,930 --> 00:37:42,800 Posters? 403 00:37:42,800 --> 00:37:46,650 I know the clown on the posters. 404 00:37:52,170 --> 00:37:57,540 My report is worth at least ten silver nyang. 405 00:38:02,100 --> 00:38:06,000 Actually, I think I will need twelve nyang. 406 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:07,580 Fine. 407 00:38:07,580 --> 00:38:12,010 I'll listen and if I think it's good then I'll pay, so speak. 408 00:38:12,010 --> 00:38:16,430 It's that scum from back then. Two nyang for the dog. 409 00:38:16,440 --> 00:38:17,910 Two nyang for the dog? 410 00:38:17,910 --> 00:38:19,720 You've forgotten already? 411 00:38:19,720 --> 00:38:23,330 The one with the face mask and sickle over the younger lord's incident. 412 00:38:23,330 --> 00:38:26,850 The one that charged into this house. 413 00:38:26,850 --> 00:38:30,450 - Who is Sin Yi Gyeom? Sin Yi Gyeom! - What is this? 414 00:38:30,450 --> 00:38:33,200 My Lord, please save me. 415 00:38:33,200 --> 00:38:35,340 How much does a dog cost nowadays? 416 00:38:35,340 --> 00:38:37,960 It wouldn't be over two nyang. 417 00:38:37,960 --> 00:38:39,520 Give him two nyang and send him off. 418 00:38:39,520 --> 00:38:40,560 Yes. 419 00:38:40,560 --> 00:38:42,400 What the... 420 00:38:44,440 --> 00:38:49,720 My sister is not a dog! 421 00:38:52,810 --> 00:38:54,450 Do you remember now? 422 00:38:54,450 --> 00:38:59,050 But how are you sure that's the clown on the posters? 423 00:38:59,050 --> 00:39:01,090 His face is the same. 424 00:39:01,090 --> 00:39:03,730 Even twins couldn't be that exact. 425 00:39:03,730 --> 00:39:05,950 Then do you know where he is now? 426 00:39:05,950 --> 00:39:10,800 He used to entertain at the Hwagyedong brothel, but he's probably left by now. 427 00:39:10,800 --> 00:39:14,060 But the gisaeng by the name of Woon Sim there would know. 428 00:39:14,060 --> 00:39:19,070 Ha Seon and his sister Dal Rae would play there at the brothel. 429 00:39:19,070 --> 00:39:23,460 Hwagyedong brothel. Gisaeng Woon Sim. 430 00:39:23,460 --> 00:39:25,450 That sounds quite familiar. 431 00:39:25,450 --> 00:39:29,820 Woon Sim is a gisaeng cherished by Chief Royal Secretary. 432 00:39:29,820 --> 00:39:33,660 What? Chief Royal Secretary? 433 00:39:33,660 --> 00:39:39,760 Then, that clown was at the brothel that the chief royal secretary frequented? 434 00:39:39,760 --> 00:39:42,760 Yes. That's right. 435 00:39:42,760 --> 00:39:46,000 Since I got to hear such good things from you, 436 00:39:47,390 --> 00:39:50,870 I will reward you handsomely. 437 00:39:51,900 --> 00:39:52,830 Here. 438 00:39:52,830 --> 00:39:54,910 Thank you. 439 00:40:00,180 --> 00:40:02,110 How... 440 00:40:06,890 --> 00:40:12,270 What you said, no one else can know besides me. 441 00:40:15,760 --> 00:40:18,430 The clown with this face... 442 00:40:20,260 --> 00:40:24,220 I will have to see that face of the wench Woon Sim. 443 00:40:24,220 --> 00:40:25,760 Yes. 444 00:40:39,570 --> 00:40:43,500 What is the reason for Lord Sin Chi Soo to summon me? 445 00:40:43,500 --> 00:40:45,680 Is there a reason needed for summons? 446 00:40:45,680 --> 00:40:47,050 Just follow right away. 447 00:40:47,050 --> 00:40:49,450 Just as there are rules for summoning a nobleman, 448 00:40:49,450 --> 00:40:52,630 there are procedures to summoning a gisaeng as well. 449 00:40:52,630 --> 00:40:55,740 Go and tell that to your lordship. 450 00:41:00,380 --> 00:41:03,510 Woon Sim is an artisan who performs in the royal palace. 451 00:41:03,510 --> 00:41:05,580 She cannot be easily summoned. 452 00:41:05,580 --> 00:41:07,850 What are you waiting for? Drag her out. 453 00:41:07,850 --> 00:41:10,550 Do not step back even an inch. 454 00:41:16,580 --> 00:41:19,520 Ma'am, I will go. 455 00:41:19,520 --> 00:41:21,760 But Woon Sim... 456 00:41:25,020 --> 00:41:27,450 Nothing will happen. 457 00:41:31,230 --> 00:41:34,050 Dragon Tiger Gate 458 00:41:39,890 --> 00:41:43,550 My Lord, a message from the outside. 459 00:41:49,680 --> 00:41:53,090 Left State Minister's manor has kidnapped Woon Sim from Cheongwol Pavilion. 460 00:41:58,790 --> 00:42:01,100 Do you know the clown called Ha Seon? 461 00:42:01,100 --> 00:42:04,570 Yes. He used to entertain at the brothel. 462 00:42:04,570 --> 00:42:08,870 I hear you know where that clown is now. 463 00:42:08,870 --> 00:42:12,360 I don't know who said such a thing to you, Your Excellency. 464 00:42:12,360 --> 00:42:15,080 But I don't know where that clown is. 465 00:42:15,080 --> 00:42:16,470 You really don't know? 466 00:42:16,470 --> 00:42:19,620 I have only told you what I know. 467 00:42:19,620 --> 00:42:22,520 Fine then. 468 00:42:26,180 --> 00:42:29,820 Anyone outside? 469 00:42:29,820 --> 00:42:31,740 Your Excellency, did you call? 470 00:42:31,740 --> 00:42:35,160 Drag her out and twist her legs. 471 00:42:35,160 --> 00:42:37,770 Torture her until she confesses the truth. 472 00:42:37,770 --> 00:42:41,120 If she doesn't heed, you may kill her. 473 00:42:41,120 --> 00:42:43,830 Yes, Your Excellency. 474 00:42:47,200 --> 00:42:48,960 Why you... 475 00:42:54,130 --> 00:42:57,160 If you don't want to die, let go of her. 476 00:43:07,700 --> 00:43:10,360 The guards are waiting outside. 477 00:43:10,360 --> 00:43:12,430 Go to the brothel. 478 00:43:22,620 --> 00:43:25,570 I called her because I heard she was the woman you cherished. 479 00:43:25,570 --> 00:43:28,210 And indeed you ran here right away. 480 00:43:28,210 --> 00:43:32,330 What are you acting like such a ruffian? 481 00:43:32,330 --> 00:43:35,430 If you feel wronged, you can do as I have. 482 00:43:35,430 --> 00:43:39,720 It's human nature that one starts to harbor greed once he's been close to the king. 483 00:43:39,720 --> 00:43:43,750 I'm not saying there's anything bad about that. But acting like you're so clean. 484 00:43:43,750 --> 00:43:47,280 Like you're so upright. That act of yours is what pisses me off. 485 00:43:47,280 --> 00:43:51,260 You called me over so that you could vent? 486 00:43:51,260 --> 00:43:53,860 The clown on the posters. 487 00:43:53,860 --> 00:43:57,720 I heard that clown used to entertain at the brothel you frequent. 488 00:43:58,420 --> 00:44:00,110 By chance, have you seen him? 489 00:44:00,110 --> 00:44:04,260 Isn't a clown merely someone who puts on a mask to entertain. 490 00:44:04,260 --> 00:44:08,590 It must just be rumors that someone made up after seeing the posters. 491 00:44:08,590 --> 00:44:10,370 Is that right? 492 00:44:10,370 --> 00:44:14,590 Then what if I find the guy that looks exactly like him? 493 00:44:15,410 --> 00:44:20,400 Are you confessing you're the one who put up the posters? 494 00:44:20,400 --> 00:44:25,770 Seeing how you're fretting, it seems I've got you. 495 00:44:25,770 --> 00:44:28,690 Be careful, Your Excellency. 496 00:44:28,690 --> 00:44:34,690 If you make a reckless assumption, your hands and neck can fly. 497 00:44:39,970 --> 00:44:47,880 Subtitles brought to you by The On Fire Penguins Team @ Viki.com 498 00:44:53,630 --> 00:44:55,500 Why are you still here? 499 00:44:55,500 --> 00:44:59,960 I wanted to see that you were safe before I left, so I waited. 500 00:44:59,960 --> 00:45:01,510 Are you alright? 501 00:45:01,510 --> 00:45:04,450 I'm completely fine. 502 00:45:08,150 --> 00:45:10,570 That must have hurt a lot. 503 00:45:13,690 --> 00:45:18,200 Lord Sin Chi Soo pressed me about Ha Seon. 504 00:45:18,200 --> 00:45:22,200 Someone must have reported to him after seeing that the face on the posters looks like Ha Seon. 505 00:45:22,200 --> 00:45:24,730 I'm getting a strange feeling. 506 00:45:24,730 --> 00:45:28,590 My Lord, what happened? 507 00:45:29,690 --> 00:45:33,050 He seems to blame me for being banished from the court. 508 00:45:33,050 --> 00:45:36,410 And using you as a bait, he is after me. 509 00:45:36,410 --> 00:45:40,360 If you knew that then you shouldn't have come. 510 00:45:40,360 --> 00:45:42,810 I couldn't not come. 511 00:45:43,490 --> 00:45:47,130 You've suffered because of me. 512 00:45:54,500 --> 00:45:56,430 Escort her safely to the brothel. 513 00:45:56,430 --> 00:45:58,770 Yes, Sir. 514 00:46:24,590 --> 00:46:29,370 I wondered who sent the message and it was you! 515 00:46:33,780 --> 00:46:37,480 I had thought you'd be back at your hometown already. 516 00:46:37,480 --> 00:46:39,290 But you were still in the capital then. 517 00:46:39,290 --> 00:46:41,490 I had planned to. 518 00:46:41,490 --> 00:46:45,230 But I saw the posters and I couldn't leave. 519 00:46:45,230 --> 00:46:49,500 You asked to resign and left, so what do you care? 520 00:46:49,500 --> 00:46:54,220 I know, right? I am asking myself the same. 521 00:46:54,220 --> 00:46:57,020 What regrets do I have to be like this? 522 00:46:57,020 --> 00:46:59,800 Have you been monitoring Sin Chi Soo all along? 523 00:46:59,800 --> 00:47:02,700 At first, I was watching Prince Jin Pyeong. 524 00:47:02,700 --> 00:47:06,200 But Sin Chi Soo kept crossing my mind. 525 00:47:06,200 --> 00:47:08,390 Your instincts are correct. 526 00:47:08,390 --> 00:47:13,390 Sin Chi Soo seems to have somewhat caught on. 527 00:47:20,730 --> 00:47:25,630 I will assist the king in the chamber from now on, so you will not enter the chamber. 528 00:47:25,630 --> 00:47:29,760 It's my main duty to serve in the chamber but to tell me not to? 529 00:47:29,760 --> 00:47:32,460 Are you telling me that I have to leave the main palace? 530 00:47:32,460 --> 00:47:34,150 Who's order is this? 531 00:47:34,150 --> 00:47:35,710 His Majesty's order. 532 00:47:35,710 --> 00:47:38,520 I will have to hear it personally from His Majesty. 533 00:47:38,520 --> 00:47:40,760 How audacious! 534 00:47:40,760 --> 00:47:43,650 Will you only listen after being dragged out? 535 00:48:14,570 --> 00:48:17,660 You're suffering a lot on my account. 536 00:48:17,660 --> 00:48:19,290 Please rest a bit first. 537 00:48:19,290 --> 00:48:23,370 Will you really be alright? 538 00:48:23,370 --> 00:48:27,620 I'm fine. Go and shut your eyes for just two branch hours (four hours). 539 00:48:27,620 --> 00:48:32,380 Since you say so, I shall follow. 540 00:48:52,300 --> 00:48:56,340 Security can't be lax just because I'm gone. 541 00:48:56,340 --> 00:49:00,260 Of course. Please do not worry. 542 00:51:40,880 --> 00:51:42,800 Your Majesty! 543 00:51:47,710 --> 00:51:49,400 What is the meaning of this? 544 00:51:49,400 --> 00:51:51,760 It's not what you think. 545 00:51:51,760 --> 00:51:54,430 I came to bring your drinking water for the night. 546 00:51:54,430 --> 00:51:57,190 And your breathing sounded stifled. 547 00:52:11,180 --> 00:52:14,960 It looks like you're asking to die by my hands, you wench. 548 00:52:14,960 --> 00:52:17,750 We need to set a mouse trap. 549 00:52:19,370 --> 00:52:24,610 The person who put up the posters is someone who clearly is suspicious of your identity, Ha Seon. 550 00:52:24,610 --> 00:52:27,040 So they will be sending someone to verify it. 551 00:52:27,040 --> 00:52:30,700 We're going to use that and catch their tail. 552 00:52:30,700 --> 00:52:33,070 Can you do that? 553 00:52:33,890 --> 00:52:36,330 You're not a clown if you pick and choose your performances. 554 00:52:36,330 --> 00:52:38,650 I'll do it! 555 00:52:38,650 --> 00:52:42,310 I clearly ordered you not to enter my chamber, 556 00:52:42,310 --> 00:52:47,110 but you dare to feed me medicine and check my scar? 557 00:52:47,110 --> 00:52:48,540 I wasn't doing that. 558 00:52:48,540 --> 00:52:50,710 Shut up! 559 00:52:53,270 --> 00:52:56,610 You wouldn't have committed this act alone. 560 00:52:56,610 --> 00:52:58,620 Who put you up to it? 561 00:52:58,620 --> 00:53:02,280 I swear that's not the case. Please believe me. 562 00:53:02,280 --> 00:53:06,800 No one ordered you, but you crawled in here to check my scar? 563 00:53:06,800 --> 00:53:09,490 I see now that I've kept a snake-like wench by my side. 564 00:53:09,490 --> 00:53:11,760 I committed a crime deserving of death. 565 00:53:11,760 --> 00:53:14,540 May you forgive me. 566 00:53:14,540 --> 00:53:18,030 You say you committed a crime worthy of death, but you ask for forgiveness? 567 00:53:18,740 --> 00:53:20,320 Your Majesty. 568 00:53:20,320 --> 00:53:22,370 Eunuch Jo! 569 00:53:30,320 --> 00:53:31,650 Drag her out. 570 00:53:31,650 --> 00:53:33,000 Your Majesty! 571 00:53:34,400 --> 00:53:35,400 Your Majesty! 572 00:53:35,400 --> 00:53:41,060 Your Majesty, please believe me. Your Majesty! Please believe me! 573 00:53:41,060 --> 00:53:43,490 Your Majesty! 574 00:53:49,460 --> 00:53:52,520 What do I need to do to live? 575 00:53:52,520 --> 00:53:58,580 His Majesty believes Sin Chi Soo is the one behind the posters. 576 00:54:00,070 --> 00:54:03,810 Go to him and report to him what you verified. 577 00:54:03,810 --> 00:54:08,600 And get his confession that he put up the posters. 578 00:54:09,430 --> 00:54:14,790 If you do that, I will ask His Majesty to spare your life. 579 00:54:22,240 --> 00:54:25,230 My lord says to enter. 580 00:54:28,680 --> 00:54:31,900 Dragon Tiger Gate 581 00:54:33,880 --> 00:54:38,340 There was a scar on His Majesty's chest? 582 00:54:38,340 --> 00:54:40,060 You definitely saw it? 583 00:54:40,060 --> 00:54:44,810 Yes. I confirmed it with my own two eyes. 584 00:54:50,720 --> 00:54:54,360 You should've received my verification first, 585 00:54:54,360 --> 00:54:57,880 before you put up the posters. 586 00:55:05,140 --> 00:55:07,380 How did you know I did it? 587 00:55:07,380 --> 00:55:10,580 When you told me to verify His Majesty's scar, 588 00:55:10,580 --> 00:55:13,010 I had already realized. 589 00:55:13,010 --> 00:55:18,280 And the royal painter as well. You did that as well. 590 00:55:19,960 --> 00:55:22,480 I had no choice in order to keep him silent. 591 00:55:22,480 --> 00:55:26,120 At any rate, I've done my duty. 592 00:55:26,890 --> 00:55:28,820 Please do not forget my contribution. 593 00:55:28,820 --> 00:55:30,290 Of course not. 594 00:55:30,290 --> 00:55:33,390 Then, I will need to return to the palace now. 595 00:55:36,240 --> 00:55:38,090 Wait. 596 00:55:41,180 --> 00:55:43,530 What is it? 597 00:55:44,940 --> 00:55:47,630 There's something for you to verify. 598 00:55:47,630 --> 00:55:49,990 Come on in. 599 00:55:58,140 --> 00:56:02,430 Why didn't you tell me you were caught by His Majesty? 600 00:56:02,430 --> 00:56:06,580 Did Chief Royal Secretary tell you to come and get my confession? 601 00:56:06,580 --> 00:56:08,900 His Majesty was going to kill me so what am I to do? 602 00:56:08,900 --> 00:56:12,480 And you think I would save you then? 603 00:56:12,480 --> 00:56:17,990 I trusted you. But I'm so disappointed. 604 00:56:25,950 --> 00:56:32,980 Subtitles brought to you by The On Fire Penguins Team @ Viki.com 605 00:56:57,460 --> 00:57:00,750 Court Lady Kim went in Sin Chi Soo's house. 606 00:57:00,750 --> 00:57:02,780 Then she disappeared. 607 00:57:03,720 --> 00:57:07,770 What about the eunuch who was bribed by her? If we use him as our witness— 608 00:57:07,770 --> 00:57:11,500 That eunuch also left the palace and we don't know where he is. 609 00:57:11,500 --> 00:57:16,070 He must also be a spy Sin Chi Soo planted in the palace. 610 00:57:16,070 --> 00:57:20,020 Then we can't place blame on Sin Chi Soo for his crimes? 611 00:57:20,020 --> 00:57:21,920 If Court Lady Kim had returned safely, 612 00:57:21,920 --> 00:57:24,970 and testified on Sin Chi Soo's confession, it would have been possible. 613 00:57:24,970 --> 00:57:29,140 But since we only have suspicions, we can't go after Sin Chi Soo's crime. 614 00:57:29,140 --> 00:57:33,320 However, Court Lady Kim would have told him you have a scar, 615 00:57:33,320 --> 00:57:37,300 so he shouldn't be suspicious of your identity anymore. 616 00:57:37,300 --> 00:57:40,870 He can still do this after being banished from the position of left state minister. 617 00:57:40,870 --> 00:57:44,360 We can't leave Sin Chi Soo be. 618 00:57:44,360 --> 00:57:47,330 Sin Chi Soo's power comes from his assets. 619 00:57:47,330 --> 00:57:52,830 I'm going to begin cutting off his wealth. 620 00:58:06,530 --> 00:58:10,700 I plan to install Seonae Hall and push forward the enforcement of the Dae Dong policy. 621 00:58:10,700 --> 00:58:12,970 What do you all think? 622 00:58:15,280 --> 00:58:21,980 Your Majesty, the Ministry of Finance is ready to support Your Majesty. 623 00:58:23,220 --> 00:58:26,420 I will also support Your Majesty. 624 00:58:26,420 --> 00:58:31,720 Your Majesty, the Dae Dong policy has already failed once before. 625 00:58:31,720 --> 00:58:34,860 It seems prudent to decide on it more thoughtfully. 626 00:58:34,860 --> 00:58:38,100 The Minister of Commerce is right. In these chaotic times, 627 00:58:38,100 --> 00:58:43,150 if we enforced the Dae Dong policy, landholders would severely resist. 628 00:58:43,150 --> 00:58:46,920 Take ten bushels of rice from one who owns ten acres of land. 629 00:58:46,920 --> 00:58:50,060 And take one bushel of rice from one who owns one acre. 630 00:58:50,060 --> 00:58:52,200 What's the problem? 631 00:58:52,200 --> 00:58:54,410 If we're so worried about the opposition from the landlords, 632 00:58:54,410 --> 00:58:58,110 why are we not worried about the starving people? 633 00:58:58,760 --> 00:59:02,960 Paying taxes by how much you own. That is my will. 634 00:59:02,960 --> 00:59:06,980 Royal family members and government employees are not exempt. 635 00:59:07,960 --> 00:59:12,570 Your Majesty, taxing the land granted to us by the late king? 636 00:59:12,570 --> 00:59:14,760 We've never had such a law. 637 00:59:14,760 --> 00:59:18,800 Words cannot be returned once spoken. 638 00:59:19,950 --> 00:59:22,210 There's a way to turn things back, right? 639 00:59:22,210 --> 00:59:27,260 Regrettably, once spoken, words cannot be returned. 640 00:59:27,260 --> 00:59:31,540 I spoke the words and now they are the law. 641 00:59:42,900 --> 00:59:46,790 Greetings, Your Highness. 642 00:59:46,790 --> 00:59:50,910 His Majesty is implementing the Dae Dong policy for the people. 643 00:59:50,910 --> 00:59:54,450 And he's commanded that the royal family will also be taxed. 644 00:59:54,450 --> 00:59:58,740 I would like the palace ladies to support His Majesty too. 645 00:59:59,870 --> 01:00:03,580 I will practice reduced repast, so follow suit. 646 01:00:03,580 --> 01:00:07,010 Yes, Your Highness. 647 01:00:25,070 --> 01:00:28,160 Eunuch Jo, there's something I'm curious about. 648 01:00:28,160 --> 01:00:31,100 Please ask. 649 01:00:31,100 --> 01:00:34,110 Taxing landholders. 650 01:00:34,110 --> 01:00:37,060 The intent of the Dae Dong policy is so great. 651 01:00:37,060 --> 01:00:38,960 Why did it fail before? 652 01:00:38,960 --> 01:00:42,990 The majority of the royal court ministers are landholders. 653 01:00:42,990 --> 01:00:48,530 Among them, the one who has the most land is Lord Sin Chi Soo, 654 01:00:48,530 --> 01:00:51,090 so, of course, it didn't go well. 655 01:00:51,860 --> 01:00:54,760 So that's why they're making such a ruckus. 656 01:00:54,760 --> 01:00:57,180 We'll have to truly root the Dae Dong policy this time. 657 01:00:57,180 --> 01:01:02,600 The inner palace is reducing repast by the queen's order. 658 01:01:02,600 --> 01:01:03,680 Reduce repast? 659 01:01:03,680 --> 01:01:07,690 It means to reduce the number of dishes served at meals. 660 01:01:07,690 --> 01:01:11,670 Then I'll have to reduce my meals too. 661 01:01:11,670 --> 01:01:14,170 These kinds of snacks too. 662 01:01:14,170 --> 01:01:17,320 I won't eat them anymore so send that order. 663 01:01:21,420 --> 01:01:24,100 If it's something like this, just eat. 664 01:01:24,100 --> 01:01:27,080 It's not even that much. 665 01:01:33,840 --> 01:01:35,720 Gwansanggam (Astronomical Observatory Records) 666 01:01:35,720 --> 01:01:38,320 Gwansanggam's report 667 01:01:38,320 --> 01:01:41,320 This is a document sent in from Gwansanggam. Please read it to me. 668 01:01:41,320 --> 01:01:45,960 Gwansanggam: Office of Astronomy and Astrology 669 01:01:46,690 --> 01:01:50,710 Last night the sky was covered by dark clouds. 670 01:01:50,710 --> 01:01:54,740 And not one star could be monitored. 671 01:01:54,740 --> 01:01:58,210 The horizons were covered by fog. 672 01:01:58,210 --> 01:02:02,890 And the sky is disorderly. 673 01:02:02,890 --> 01:02:06,710 Please be advised to be more careful for the time being. 674 01:02:06,710 --> 01:02:09,650 Is there no talk of snow there? 675 01:02:09,650 --> 01:02:11,730 Snow? 676 01:02:13,110 --> 01:02:17,660 Even the Gwansanggam wouldn't know that. 677 01:02:17,660 --> 01:02:22,930 But because my knees ache so, 678 01:02:22,930 --> 01:02:26,370 I believe it will snow tonight. 679 01:02:26,370 --> 01:02:29,810 Are you... sure about that? 680 01:02:29,810 --> 01:02:34,650 Please try trusting my knees. 681 01:02:46,110 --> 01:02:47,540 What is this? 682 01:02:47,540 --> 01:02:49,980 It's a present that His Majesty sent for you. 683 01:02:49,980 --> 01:02:51,970 Open it, please. 684 01:02:51,970 --> 01:02:54,210 His Majesty? 685 01:03:03,660 --> 01:03:07,700 Pear Blossom Pavilion Records - Top Volume 686 01:03:07,700 --> 01:03:11,500 His Majesty doesn't seem to understand a woman's heart 687 01:03:11,500 --> 01:03:14,460 to send a book like this as a present. 688 01:03:14,460 --> 01:03:16,930 This is good! 689 01:03:17,620 --> 01:03:21,520 But this is the top volume. 690 01:03:21,520 --> 01:03:26,360 It means there's a second volume. Why didn't he send it? 691 01:03:26,360 --> 01:03:28,860 I'll fetch tea for you. 692 01:03:44,530 --> 01:03:47,050 If you want to see the second volume of this book, 693 01:03:47,050 --> 01:03:49,510 come to the library tonight. 694 01:04:04,380 --> 01:04:06,370 That clown named Ha Seon. 695 01:04:06,370 --> 01:04:08,620 And his sister, Dal Rae. 696 01:04:08,620 --> 01:04:11,470 Find that child. 697 01:04:11,470 --> 01:04:15,310 If you chase after those who are close to the wench Woon Sim, 698 01:04:15,310 --> 01:04:17,960 you will find something. 699 01:04:18,980 --> 01:04:20,780 Yes, sir. 700 01:05:11,800 --> 01:05:14,290 Pear Blossoms Pavilion Records - Bottom Volume 701 01:05:28,250 --> 01:05:31,770 Look at, "With All of One's Heart" by Mencius. (The Works of Mencius, Chapter 13) 702 01:05:42,630 --> 01:05:45,600 You've got something on your face. 703 01:05:50,790 --> 01:05:53,230 It's beauty. 704 01:05:53,230 --> 01:05:57,270 ♫ With that smile ♫ 705 01:05:57,270 --> 01:06:01,180 ♫ Those delicate tears ♫ 706 01:06:01,180 --> 01:06:08,370 ♫ Shines like those stars ♫ 707 01:06:09,160 --> 01:06:17,720 ♫ That promise, in my memories ♫ 708 01:06:17,720 --> 01:06:21,950 ♫ I'm struggling to find it ♫ 709 01:06:21,950 --> 01:06:29,090 ♫ Even if I retrace my steps it's blurry ♫ 710 01:06:33,030 --> 01:06:37,100 ♫ Tell me ♫ 711 01:06:37,100 --> 01:06:41,120 ♫ One more time ♫ 712 01:06:41,120 --> 01:06:49,150 ♫ I'll show you my smile ♫ 713 01:06:49,150 --> 01:06:53,040 ♫ Our hearts back then ♫ 714 01:06:53,040 --> 01:06:57,650 ♫ Us back then ♫ 715 01:06:58,650 --> 01:07:01,840 Even if I die longing for you all my life. 716 01:07:01,840 --> 01:07:06,430 Knowing you has made me happy. 717 01:07:08,160 --> 01:07:13,320 ♫ Whisper it to me ♫ 718 01:07:34,680 --> 01:07:36,840 I miss you. 719 01:07:36,840 --> 01:07:41,490 I see you and see you, yet I still miss you. 720 01:07:56,000 --> 01:07:58,170 The Essence of Du Mu (Tang Poet) 721 01:08:20,950 --> 01:08:23,680 Come to the highest point in the palace. 722 01:08:23,680 --> 01:08:26,350 I will be waiting for you. 723 01:09:18,470 --> 01:09:20,990 Why did you run here? 724 01:09:21,990 --> 01:09:24,490 What if you trip? 725 01:09:32,970 --> 01:09:35,550 After receiving all these presents, 726 01:09:35,550 --> 01:09:38,730 I really could not walk here. 727 01:09:39,880 --> 01:09:41,660 I'm sorry. 728 01:09:41,660 --> 01:09:45,770 All I can do for you is merely this. 729 01:09:45,770 --> 01:09:48,990 How can you say that? 730 01:09:48,990 --> 01:09:54,390 I have received the most precious thing in the world. 731 01:09:55,700 --> 01:09:59,180 Haven't I received Your Majesty's heart? 732 01:10:22,060 --> 01:10:26,080 It's snowing, Your Majesty. 733 01:10:27,950 --> 01:10:32,290 He said it would be the first snow today and it was true. 734 01:10:32,290 --> 01:10:36,480 You knew it would snow? 735 01:10:37,560 --> 01:10:41,010 I wanted to see the first snow with you. 736 01:10:53,940 --> 01:10:55,110 Are you that pleased? 737 01:10:55,110 --> 01:10:59,180 Yes. Look at this. 738 01:10:59,180 --> 01:11:04,450 So white and transparent. Aren't they like stars? 739 01:11:49,210 --> 01:11:51,520 I cannot hide it anymore. 740 01:11:51,520 --> 01:11:53,400 I will not avoid it anymore. 741 01:11:53,400 --> 01:11:55,820 I love you, Your Majesty. 742 01:11:55,820 --> 01:11:58,270 I love you, my queen. 743 01:11:58,270 --> 01:12:00,980 As though my heart will explode. 744 01:12:02,080 --> 01:12:04,620 It's alright if it explodes. 745 01:12:09,820 --> 01:12:11,760 I love you. 746 01:12:15,020 --> 01:12:16,480 Even if I die longing for you all my life, 747 01:12:16,480 --> 01:12:19,640 meeting you has made me happy. 748 01:12:19,640 --> 01:12:23,200 The Crowned Clown 749 01:12:23,200 --> 01:12:33,020 Subtitles brought to you by The On Fire Penguins Team @ Viki.com 750 01:12:42,210 --> 01:12:43,680 Preview 751 01:12:43,680 --> 01:12:45,400 Don't say such sh*t! 752 01:12:45,400 --> 01:12:48,510 If it's the heavens' will that a lowborn cannot, 753 01:12:48,510 --> 01:12:50,760 then I will not obey that will. 754 01:12:50,760 --> 01:12:53,370 I will fight against it. 755 01:12:53,370 --> 01:12:55,410 Since when? 756 01:12:55,410 --> 01:12:57,820 You might be able to be the real king. 757 01:12:57,820 --> 01:13:01,340 But to the queen, you are forever a fake. 758 01:13:01,340 --> 01:13:04,330 We found the temple where the clown's sister was hiding. 759 01:13:04,330 --> 01:13:05,900 What are you going to do now? 760 01:13:05,900 --> 01:13:07,730 No one follow me. 761 01:13:07,730 --> 01:13:09,560 Whose deceased tablet is this? 762 01:13:09,560 --> 01:13:13,550 You might be able to fool another's eyes but not mine. 65129