1 00:00:06,224 --> 00:00:08,795 (This drama is fictional and all characters, organizations,) 2 00:00:08,795 --> 00:00:11,060 (and events are unrelated to historical events.) 3 00:00:14,865 --> 00:00:17,200 No, I didn't mean that! 4 00:00:26,344 --> 00:00:28,680 I can't help but take the last step. 5 00:00:40,194 --> 00:00:41,359 He's fast. 6 00:00:42,495 --> 00:00:44,789 - What is it? - I should ask you the same thing. 7 00:00:44,864 --> 00:00:47,764 I thought the moonlight was enough to set the mood while having drinks, 8 00:00:47,764 --> 00:00:49,160 so I blew out the candle. 9 00:00:51,334 --> 00:00:55,300 I was going to clear my throat before we started drinking for real. 10 00:00:55,504 --> 00:00:57,770 You can consider it a warm-up. 11 00:00:59,514 --> 00:01:00,669 Like this. 12 00:01:02,144 --> 00:01:03,880 What are you doing? Darn it. 13 00:01:04,044 --> 00:01:06,749 Did you not want to warm-up each other's vocal cords? 14 00:01:07,184 --> 00:01:09,879 What a cunning jerk. Did he do that on purpose? 15 00:01:11,895 --> 00:01:13,389 No, there's no way. 16 00:01:15,365 --> 00:01:16,764 Now that we've warmed up our throats, 17 00:01:16,764 --> 00:01:18,590 you should start drinking in earnest, My Queen. 18 00:01:20,594 --> 00:01:21,730 Gosh. 19 00:01:22,234 --> 00:01:24,029 It's no fun to drink alone. 20 00:01:25,674 --> 00:01:27,740 I did not think about that. 21 00:01:29,044 --> 00:01:30,169 Here. 22 00:01:37,954 --> 00:01:39,555 Thanks to the warm-up exercises, 23 00:01:39,555 --> 00:01:41,579 the drink goes down very smoothly. 24 00:01:41,984 --> 00:01:44,650 What? What was I doing until now? 25 00:01:46,725 --> 00:01:49,389 Here. Drink up. 26 00:01:51,335 --> 00:01:54,159 You should also drink too, My Queen. 27 00:01:54,335 --> 00:01:56,200 The king must drink first. 28 00:01:56,365 --> 00:01:58,400 The queen must drink first. 29 00:01:58,934 --> 00:02:00,900 He has changed his strategy. 30 00:02:01,275 --> 00:02:04,139 I know what's inside that dark soul of yours. 31 00:02:06,145 --> 00:02:08,814 Then how about we each have a drink... 32 00:02:08,814 --> 00:02:11,279 and go to bed since it has been a long day? 33 00:02:11,754 --> 00:02:13,779 What are you saying? We're just getting started. 34 00:02:14,825 --> 00:02:15,925 Don't be like that. 35 00:02:15,925 --> 00:02:19,590 Here we go. Be manly and lovely and drink it all in one shot. 36 00:02:19,995 --> 00:02:21,120 One shot. 37 00:02:23,765 --> 00:02:25,564 I am a light sleeper, 38 00:02:25,564 --> 00:02:27,129 so keep your distance while we sleep. 39 00:02:27,495 --> 00:02:29,900 What kind of game is he playing at with that nonsense? 40 00:02:41,545 --> 00:02:45,080 (Win During the Day and Fade At Night) 41 00:02:50,284 --> 00:02:52,789 The truth behind the king, known for his love of alcohol and women... 42 00:02:55,624 --> 00:02:57,960 The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty are nothing but tabloids. 43 00:02:58,434 --> 00:02:59,689 I was scared for no reason. 44 00:03:00,194 --> 00:03:02,729 However, I shouldn't put my guard down. 45 00:03:07,075 --> 00:03:08,745 I'm finally putting to use... 46 00:03:08,745 --> 00:03:10,670 the granny knot I learned in the Army. 47 00:03:11,515 --> 00:03:14,409 If he wants to take it off, he will have to cut it off. 48 00:03:14,545 --> 00:03:15,640 Okay. 49 00:03:20,414 --> 00:03:22,684 That selfish king. 50 00:03:22,684 --> 00:03:24,650 He's sleeping alone on the soft bedding. 51 00:03:35,504 --> 00:03:37,229 Goodness, My Queen. 52 00:03:37,675 --> 00:03:39,999 I know how you feel, 53 00:03:40,104 --> 00:03:42,439 but I would just like to sleep tonight. 54 00:03:42,504 --> 00:03:44,944 It's not like that. I was raised with care, 55 00:03:44,944 --> 00:03:46,870 so I can't sleep on the bare floor. 56 00:03:47,175 --> 00:03:48,580 Give me one of these. 57 00:03:49,344 --> 00:03:50,784 I cannot sleep... 58 00:03:50,784 --> 00:03:53,080 if I have less than three layers of bedding. 59 00:03:55,254 --> 00:03:57,479 I am sure you were not raised with more care than a king. 60 00:04:02,224 --> 00:04:03,525 He's trying to distort history. 61 00:04:03,525 --> 00:04:04,860 He's nothing but the Woodcutter Prince of Ganghwa Island. 62 00:04:23,544 --> 00:04:24,649 Gosh. 63 00:04:27,724 --> 00:04:29,350 I hope he gets sleep paralysis. 64 00:04:34,094 --> 00:04:37,259 Since things turned out this way, I'll be on night watch. 65 00:04:39,065 --> 00:04:41,959 I'm reminded of the Army in more aspects than one tonight. 66 00:04:55,914 --> 00:04:59,310 (Episode 2: Nobody Knows) 67 00:05:57,344 --> 00:05:59,474 Are you awake, Your Highness? 68 00:05:59,474 --> 00:06:01,110 Darn it. 69 00:06:01,885 --> 00:06:04,180 I was hoping I wasn't, but I guess I'm still here. 70 00:06:06,585 --> 00:06:09,980 What does it feel like to greet the first day as Queen? 71 00:06:10,784 --> 00:06:12,019 It feels like poop. 72 00:06:13,994 --> 00:06:15,120 Oh, my. 73 00:06:17,935 --> 00:06:19,189 My granny knot. 74 00:06:23,864 --> 00:06:26,030 Did you lose something again? 75 00:06:26,205 --> 00:06:28,540 - I will search high and low... - No! 76 00:06:29,945 --> 00:06:33,740 I'm sure I untied it in my sleep because I felt uncomfortable. Right? 77 00:07:15,025 --> 00:07:16,120 Your Majesty. 78 00:07:21,294 --> 00:07:23,720 When did you arrive at Huijeongjeon Hall? 79 00:07:23,994 --> 00:07:26,560 I apologize for not escorting you. 80 00:07:27,265 --> 00:07:30,829 I did not want to wake the Queen, so I left the room quietly. 81 00:07:31,705 --> 00:07:34,269 Did you have a nightmare again? 82 00:07:36,474 --> 00:07:39,139 The Queen must not lose sleep because of me. 83 00:07:39,445 --> 00:07:41,310 It is her first day as queen. 84 00:07:41,685 --> 00:07:46,009 I will serve you Arabian jasmine tea tonight so that you can sleep well. 85 00:07:48,924 --> 00:07:53,589 The Queen must be greeting the ladies of the court right now. 86 00:07:53,695 --> 00:07:56,360 I heard they just left. 87 00:07:56,825 --> 00:08:00,230 I am curious to see how the Queen appears from now on. 88 00:08:05,935 --> 00:08:08,170 I get that yesterday was the wedding, 89 00:08:08,344 --> 00:08:10,944 but why am I busy as soon as I woke up today? 90 00:08:10,945 --> 00:08:13,015 You have the johyeonrye where you must go and greet... 91 00:08:13,015 --> 00:08:15,180 the Grand Queen Dowager and the Queen Dowager, 92 00:08:15,385 --> 00:08:18,509 and the celebration ceremony where the royal court officials greet you. 93 00:08:18,654 --> 00:08:20,815 After you complete the official wedding ceremonies... 94 00:08:20,815 --> 00:08:22,680 Is that when the royal marriage ends? 95 00:08:22,724 --> 00:08:25,994 No. His Majesty must proclaim the message to announce... 96 00:08:25,994 --> 00:08:27,290 your investiture as the queen. 97 00:08:29,424 --> 00:08:32,030 It's a never-ending wedding. 98 00:08:32,965 --> 00:08:36,165 Hold on. The Grand Queen Dowager is... 99 00:08:36,165 --> 00:08:39,335 Grand Queen Dowager ordered it. 100 00:08:39,335 --> 00:08:42,839 If I fill the lake with water, it means I will be crossing her. 101 00:08:47,215 --> 00:08:49,339 What kind of person is the Grand Queen Dowager? 102 00:08:49,715 --> 00:08:51,140 The Grand Queen Dowager... 103 00:08:51,215 --> 00:08:54,050 is an elder who is also from the Andong Kim clan, just like you, 104 00:08:54,285 --> 00:08:57,520 and the Queen Dowager is from the Pungyang Jo clan. 105 00:08:59,254 --> 00:09:02,064 So my mother-in-law and grandmother-in-law are rivals. 106 00:09:02,065 --> 00:09:04,829 And I, the queen, is in the same line as my grandmother-in-law. 107 00:09:05,094 --> 00:09:07,035 I'm sure I'll be able to tell when I see them, right? 108 00:09:07,035 --> 00:09:09,359 The person who looks older will be the Grand Queen Dowager. 109 00:09:10,234 --> 00:09:11,469 What else? 110 00:09:13,075 --> 00:09:16,800 This is really important to me, so tell me everything you know. Okay? 111 00:09:17,545 --> 00:09:19,915 She is Lord Kim Jwa Geun sister, 112 00:09:19,915 --> 00:09:23,739 and she has never set foot outside of the palace once she entered it. 113 00:09:23,744 --> 00:09:25,109 - Also... - Stop. 114 00:09:28,254 --> 00:09:30,920 No, the palanquin. Stop! 115 00:09:31,394 --> 00:09:34,219 - Stop! - Stop. 116 00:09:38,665 --> 00:09:39,930 Go back. 117 00:09:40,465 --> 00:09:42,930 Go in reverse. 118 00:09:43,305 --> 00:09:45,069 Go in reverse. 119 00:09:50,545 --> 00:09:51,670 That is enough. 120 00:09:58,984 --> 00:10:01,449 Something more important just came up. 121 00:10:34,354 --> 00:10:38,520 Did you lose your way because the palace is complicated? 122 00:10:42,864 --> 00:10:45,890 It's nice to meet you. What's your name? 123 00:10:50,604 --> 00:10:51,699 Goodness. 124 00:10:52,835 --> 00:10:55,069 I'm not used to this body yet. 125 00:10:58,415 --> 00:11:01,040 Your luxurious aura is uncommon. 126 00:11:02,384 --> 00:11:03,915 Are you a part of the royal family too? 127 00:11:03,915 --> 00:11:07,150 Are you a princess or something? 128 00:11:08,524 --> 00:11:09,750 I apologize. 129 00:11:10,055 --> 00:11:13,089 If my behaviour was arrogant and bothered you, 130 00:11:13,155 --> 00:11:14,589 please forgive me, Your Highness. 131 00:11:15,065 --> 00:11:17,795 No. What I'm trying to say is... 132 00:11:17,795 --> 00:11:18,890 Your Highness. 133 00:11:19,394 --> 00:11:21,859 You walk so fast. How did you get here already? 134 00:11:22,905 --> 00:11:24,160 Hello. 135 00:11:26,335 --> 00:11:27,800 Do you know her? 136 00:11:29,104 --> 00:11:31,545 She is Lady Hwa Jin of the Jo clan... 137 00:11:31,545 --> 00:11:33,540 who is becoming the king's royal concubine. 138 00:11:34,984 --> 00:11:36,585 I understand that she is the Queen, 139 00:11:36,585 --> 00:11:38,215 but is she not insulting you too much? 140 00:11:38,215 --> 00:11:39,754 She keeps twisting her words. 141 00:11:39,754 --> 00:11:41,955 There are rumours within the palace that she is the one... 142 00:11:41,955 --> 00:11:43,555 who pushed you into the lake. 143 00:11:43,555 --> 00:11:46,790 I am certain that the rumours that the Queen lost her memory are false. 144 00:11:47,295 --> 00:11:48,859 - You must be careful. - You must be careful. 145 00:11:57,504 --> 00:12:01,405 I have spent a lot of time with many women, 146 00:12:01,405 --> 00:12:03,300 so I am able to tell a lot by seeing their physiognomy. 147 00:12:04,175 --> 00:12:05,839 You are... How should I put it? 148 00:12:08,244 --> 00:12:09,479 You're a good person. 149 00:12:13,055 --> 00:12:15,920 I guess you and her don't have a good history with each other, 150 00:12:16,085 --> 00:12:17,719 but shall we start again? 151 00:12:17,955 --> 00:12:19,650 I like you. 152 00:12:21,665 --> 00:12:22,819 Let's be friends. 153 00:12:27,494 --> 00:12:29,599 Did you decide to change your strategy? 154 00:12:30,734 --> 00:12:31,900 My strategy? 155 00:12:32,774 --> 00:12:35,770 I found out what kind of place this is thanks to you. 156 00:12:36,305 --> 00:12:38,715 The reality that I have entered the palace has finally sunk in. 157 00:12:38,715 --> 00:12:42,844 No. It seems you have misunderstood what I am saying. 158 00:12:42,844 --> 00:12:44,949 - I... - I am sorry, but I must go. 159 00:12:48,155 --> 00:12:49,319 Your Majesty. 160 00:12:50,455 --> 00:12:51,849 - Your Majesty. - Your Majesty. 161 00:12:52,254 --> 00:12:55,364 I went to the royal villa, but you were not there. 162 00:12:55,364 --> 00:12:58,264 I also went to greet you, but you were not there. 163 00:12:58,264 --> 00:13:00,829 Oh, my. We must have crossed paths. 164 00:13:01,665 --> 00:13:03,199 We were thinking the same thing. 165 00:13:05,905 --> 00:13:08,900 If she's the royal concubine, then she's Cheoljong's second wife? 166 00:13:09,744 --> 00:13:11,044 I shouldn't have gone into this body. 167 00:13:11,045 --> 00:13:12,810 I should've gone into that one. 168 00:13:14,675 --> 00:13:18,209 I am trembling in fear over the jealousy in Her Highness' eyes. 169 00:13:23,854 --> 00:13:25,849 Why don't you get a room? 170 00:13:26,724 --> 00:13:27,849 My Queen. 171 00:13:28,325 --> 00:13:31,689 I would like you to rush the investiture of the Royal Concubine. 172 00:13:35,134 --> 00:13:36,665 That's too bad. 173 00:13:36,665 --> 00:13:39,604 I'm too busy to take care of the investiture of the Royal Concubine. 174 00:13:39,604 --> 00:13:40,969 It is a royal command. 175 00:13:42,974 --> 00:13:45,069 I hope polygamy gets ruined. 176 00:13:47,445 --> 00:13:48,680 Your Highness. 177 00:13:48,844 --> 00:13:52,010 The ladies of the court are waiting for you... 178 00:13:52,715 --> 00:13:54,010 Your Majesty. 179 00:13:56,524 --> 00:13:58,619 I have an important meeting. Bye. 180 00:14:06,094 --> 00:14:07,229 What on earth... 181 00:14:08,835 --> 00:14:09,959 Your Highness. 182 00:14:14,274 --> 00:14:16,000 That must have scared you. 183 00:14:18,445 --> 00:14:19,540 Hwa Jin. 184 00:14:20,514 --> 00:14:22,939 I will finally be able to call you my wife. 185 00:14:24,315 --> 00:14:27,410 Now, I will be living in the palace with you. 186 00:14:28,114 --> 00:14:30,150 You deserve a proper wedding. 187 00:14:30,254 --> 00:14:33,849 But actually, a eunuch saw you in front of the lake. 188 00:14:35,224 --> 00:14:37,660 They are trying to frame you for what happened at the lake. 189 00:14:38,124 --> 00:14:39,930 So I had to rush the selection process. 190 00:14:40,965 --> 00:14:43,234 I only went there as I was surprised to hear... 191 00:14:43,234 --> 00:14:44,699 a loud noise at the lake. 192 00:14:45,134 --> 00:14:46,599 Do not worry. 193 00:14:46,935 --> 00:14:48,575 She will not be able to harm you... 194 00:14:48,575 --> 00:14:50,369 even if she is from the Andong Kim clan. 195 00:14:57,785 --> 00:15:00,650 No. I will make sure that she does nothing about this. 196 00:15:01,285 --> 00:15:03,719 I will protect you with everything I have. 197 00:15:05,724 --> 00:15:06,819 Your Majesty. 198 00:15:07,854 --> 00:15:10,420 By the way, it seems to me I do not have much to offer. 199 00:15:11,325 --> 00:15:13,094 I am only a puppet on the throne. 200 00:15:13,094 --> 00:15:15,099 And I have an older brother who is a worry wart... 201 00:15:15,305 --> 00:15:17,229 and a friend who likes to have fun. 202 00:15:17,465 --> 00:15:18,599 And I have... 203 00:15:20,205 --> 00:15:21,770 a beautiful woman. 204 00:15:28,114 --> 00:15:29,339 You are a rich man. 205 00:15:31,644 --> 00:15:35,224 I vouched for your whereabouts of that night. 206 00:15:35,224 --> 00:15:36,550 Do not worry. 207 00:15:50,764 --> 00:15:53,035 What? Which one is the Grand Queen Dowager? 208 00:15:53,035 --> 00:15:55,140 Offer your greetings, Your Highness. 209 00:15:55,974 --> 00:15:57,439 Darn it. Whatever. 210 00:15:58,244 --> 00:16:02,939 I hope your night was peaceful, Grand Queen Dowager. 211 00:16:10,754 --> 00:16:13,994 You have gotten so young over the night. 212 00:16:13,994 --> 00:16:15,565 It seemed you have regained your youth. 213 00:16:15,565 --> 00:16:18,390 It almost fooled me that you were the Queen Dowager. 214 00:16:18,994 --> 00:16:20,260 That wench. 215 00:16:21,165 --> 00:16:22,630 Is that so? 216 00:16:23,335 --> 00:16:25,599 All my hard work paid off. 217 00:16:26,435 --> 00:16:28,670 Great. That was smooth. 218 00:16:28,905 --> 00:16:31,800 You were in such a tragic accident. 219 00:16:32,075 --> 00:16:35,939 My gosh. It seems to me that you have not made a full recovery. 220 00:16:36,514 --> 00:16:38,209 Can you not tell? 221 00:16:38,514 --> 00:16:41,155 That is how the perfect queen ought to look. 222 00:16:41,155 --> 00:16:42,920 She is sharp like before. 223 00:16:44,155 --> 00:16:45,319 I see. 224 00:16:45,754 --> 00:16:48,119 Gosh, yes. You are right. 225 00:16:49,764 --> 00:16:52,989 They're getting on each other's nerves while smiling at each other. 226 00:16:53,364 --> 00:16:54,890 I should stay on my toes. 227 00:16:55,405 --> 00:16:58,670 Now, all that remains is your effort to produce an heir. 228 00:16:59,835 --> 00:17:03,344 I have learned about this secret tip on getting blessed with a prince... 229 00:17:03,344 --> 00:17:05,770 which has been passed down over generations at the palace. 230 00:17:08,074 --> 00:17:09,210 Is that so? 231 00:17:10,244 --> 00:17:13,385 This is what you do when you are spending the night with the king, 232 00:17:13,385 --> 00:17:15,685 When he is lying down on his back, 233 00:17:15,685 --> 00:17:16,819 you can... 234 00:17:33,734 --> 00:17:36,369 She's by far the worst in-law ever. 235 00:17:38,205 --> 00:17:41,774 And at this very critical moment, you can... 236 00:17:41,774 --> 00:17:44,339 Mother, I will take care of that myself. 237 00:17:51,554 --> 00:17:53,089 I couldn't hold it in anymore. 238 00:17:53,524 --> 00:17:57,490 Well, I am well-knowledgeable in that area. 239 00:18:07,304 --> 00:18:08,470 Right. 240 00:18:08,675 --> 00:18:12,510 You took a lot of bridal lessons to be a good wife to him. 241 00:18:12,915 --> 00:18:15,310 I am sure you are well-prepared for it. 242 00:18:16,345 --> 00:18:17,639 I see. 243 00:18:18,014 --> 00:18:21,810 I must have overstepped. 244 00:18:24,455 --> 00:18:27,119 You don't like it when your daughter-in-law is unsophisticated. 245 00:18:28,324 --> 00:18:31,520 But it's nice to see when your granddaughter-in-law is. 246 00:18:47,945 --> 00:18:49,014 My gosh. 247 00:18:49,014 --> 00:18:51,579 These are so long. What a creative way to kill someone. 248 00:18:52,054 --> 00:18:53,349 My neck hurts. 249 00:18:54,284 --> 00:18:55,950 You seem very tired. 250 00:18:56,484 --> 00:18:57,524 Right. 251 00:18:57,524 --> 00:18:59,819 We did drink a bit too much last night. 252 00:19:00,695 --> 00:19:02,589 That was nothing. 253 00:19:03,095 --> 00:19:04,925 The court officials must be waiting for us. 254 00:19:04,925 --> 00:19:06,429 Let us go in. 255 00:19:16,905 --> 00:19:19,240 (Injeongjeon Hall) 256 00:19:50,945 --> 00:19:54,010 Chief State Councillor Kim Byung Hak. 257 00:19:57,514 --> 00:19:59,510 Congratulations. 258 00:20:05,224 --> 00:20:07,994 Left State Councillor Kim Seok Geun. 259 00:20:07,994 --> 00:20:09,560 Congratulations. 260 00:20:10,925 --> 00:20:14,030 Minister of War Kim Chang Hyuk. 261 00:20:14,334 --> 00:20:15,804 Congratulations. 262 00:20:15,804 --> 00:20:17,530 They are all Kims. 263 00:20:18,405 --> 00:20:21,300 So these are the famous trio of the Andong Kim clan. 264 00:20:23,605 --> 00:20:25,774 With the help of the Grand Queen Dowager and the Queen, 265 00:20:25,774 --> 00:20:28,945 they collected taxes under all kinds of excuses... 266 00:20:28,945 --> 00:20:30,540 which caused the people to have a hard time. 267 00:20:30,784 --> 00:20:32,855 In today's world, it's equivalent to military corruption, 268 00:20:32,855 --> 00:20:34,754 real estate corruption, and tax evasion corruption. 269 00:20:34,754 --> 00:20:36,584 They were corrupt in every way possible. 270 00:20:36,584 --> 00:20:38,224 In other words, they were the corrupt trio, 271 00:20:38,224 --> 00:20:40,754 the symbol of corrupt politicians that ruined the Joseon Dynasty. 272 00:20:40,754 --> 00:20:42,260 The Andong Kim clan. 273 00:20:44,524 --> 00:20:47,690 Right State Councillor Jo Man Hong. 274 00:20:51,764 --> 00:20:53,730 Congratulations. 275 00:20:54,875 --> 00:20:58,139 Minister of Personnel Jo Deok Moon. 276 00:20:58,774 --> 00:21:00,440 Congratulations. 277 00:21:00,915 --> 00:21:02,839 I see. The Pungyang Jo clan. 278 00:21:03,385 --> 00:21:05,679 This clan that centered around the Queen Dowager is famous too. 279 00:21:06,014 --> 00:21:07,615 When the son of the Queen Dowager, Heonjong, was the king, 280 00:21:07,615 --> 00:21:09,625 they reaped the benefits. And when Heonjong passed away, 281 00:21:09,625 --> 00:21:11,655 Kim So Yong of the Andong Kim clan became the queen, 282 00:21:11,655 --> 00:21:13,050 they lost all of their power. 283 00:21:14,855 --> 00:21:17,720 There are more than just these minnows. 284 00:21:18,024 --> 00:21:19,435 The big names in this era. 285 00:21:19,435 --> 00:21:22,859 Training Commander Kim Jwa Geun. 286 00:21:24,605 --> 00:21:26,770 Congratulations, Your Majesty... 287 00:21:27,205 --> 00:21:28,770 and Your Highness. 288 00:21:29,405 --> 00:21:31,300 The real power behind the Kim clan. 289 00:21:33,145 --> 00:21:35,945 I would like to report one thing as we celebrate... 290 00:21:35,945 --> 00:21:38,079 the royal wedding. 291 00:21:40,254 --> 00:21:41,409 What is it? 292 00:21:41,655 --> 00:21:43,950 The Royal Guard Commander looks after your safety. 293 00:21:44,784 --> 00:21:48,119 I would like to recommend your father-in-law, Kim Mun Geun. 294 00:21:50,224 --> 00:21:51,859 My father-in-law? 295 00:21:52,334 --> 00:21:53,490 Yes. 296 00:21:56,264 --> 00:21:58,700 It is an important appointment. 297 00:21:59,175 --> 00:22:02,369 It was out of Her Highness' concerns about your safety. 298 00:22:03,004 --> 00:22:05,339 I apologize for not bringing this up sooner. 299 00:22:06,715 --> 00:22:08,810 Is that your request? 300 00:22:09,084 --> 00:22:10,609 I have no idea. But... 301 00:22:11,084 --> 00:22:13,609 I want to be on the winner's side. 302 00:22:14,655 --> 00:22:17,720 All I care about, alive or dead, is your safety. 303 00:22:17,955 --> 00:22:20,720 To ensure your safety, I even stayed up all night. 304 00:22:22,965 --> 00:22:25,020 Oh, no. What a sly woman. 305 00:22:28,534 --> 00:22:31,329 I see. I will consider it. 306 00:22:31,365 --> 00:22:32,875 The Grand Queen Dowager... 307 00:22:32,875 --> 00:22:35,869 was very satisfied with Her Highness' request. 308 00:22:36,474 --> 00:22:38,474 Currently, my older brother, Prince Yeongpyeong, 309 00:22:38,474 --> 00:22:39,845 holds the position. 310 00:22:39,845 --> 00:22:41,845 Give me some time to consider it. 311 00:22:41,845 --> 00:22:44,579 Your safety is the most important matter at hand. 312 00:22:46,655 --> 00:22:49,950 Please understand that we would like to expedite the appointment. 313 00:22:50,955 --> 00:22:52,389 Your Majesty. 314 00:23:11,205 --> 00:23:15,040 Your love for me is endless. 315 00:23:15,814 --> 00:23:19,480 Then, I will proceed with it with your approval. 316 00:23:22,685 --> 00:23:24,125 Kim Jwa Geun, 317 00:23:24,125 --> 00:23:26,319 who is powerful beyond the king. 318 00:23:26,855 --> 00:23:30,089 He's the real boss of the court. 319 00:23:33,195 --> 00:23:35,260 I totally need some popcorn for this. 320 00:23:37,965 --> 00:23:40,099 - Your Highness. - Your Highness. 321 00:23:58,895 --> 00:24:01,649 Sorry about that. Please continue. 322 00:24:04,294 --> 00:24:08,530 My Queen seems tired. How about we wrap up the ceremony here? 323 00:24:08,865 --> 00:24:12,569 Spending the night together is a divine act to conceive an heir. 324 00:24:12,675 --> 00:24:15,129 It should never be for your own pleasure. 325 00:24:15,334 --> 00:24:18,040 However, I lost my prudence last night. 326 00:24:19,115 --> 00:24:22,145 A loving, happy marriage is nothing to be frowned upon. 327 00:24:22,145 --> 00:24:23,440 Is that so? 328 00:24:23,514 --> 00:24:25,139 What's this guy talking about? 329 00:24:25,685 --> 00:24:28,109 Then we shall end the ceremony here. 330 00:24:28,254 --> 00:24:32,990 - Thank you, Your Majesty. - Thank you, Your Majesty. 331 00:24:37,524 --> 00:24:39,230 You were just bluffing, right? 332 00:24:39,865 --> 00:24:41,389 What do you mean? 333 00:24:41,895 --> 00:24:43,834 Nothing happened last night. 334 00:24:43,834 --> 00:24:47,300 This makes me sad. I understand you drank, 335 00:24:47,675 --> 00:24:50,270 but how could you forget what happened on our wedding night? 336 00:24:51,804 --> 00:24:52,914 What are you saying? 337 00:24:52,915 --> 00:24:54,210 However, I do understand. 338 00:24:54,345 --> 00:24:57,579 You recently suffered from amnesia, so that could be why. 339 00:24:58,615 --> 00:25:01,179 Impossible. There's no way that happened. 340 00:25:04,284 --> 00:25:05,849 You passed the test. 341 00:25:06,895 --> 00:25:08,925 "Test"? What test? 342 00:25:08,925 --> 00:25:12,190 The virginity test to make sure you bleed on your marital bed. 343 00:25:13,465 --> 00:25:15,359 Anyhow, I have other matters to tend to. 344 00:25:19,334 --> 00:25:22,945 Hey, wait. Can we finish this conversation? 345 00:25:22,945 --> 00:25:26,069 Your Highness, let us take you back to your chamber. 346 00:25:28,514 --> 00:25:31,280 Don't worry, Jang Bong Hwan. He's obviously lying. 347 00:25:31,445 --> 00:25:34,679 Hey, think about it. You'd know if it actually happened. 348 00:25:34,984 --> 00:25:36,750 There's no way that happened. 349 00:25:39,224 --> 00:25:42,319 Of course, he doesn't want people to know that he lacks stamina. 350 00:25:42,395 --> 00:25:44,925 And it seems that he has a habit of distorting history. 351 00:25:44,925 --> 00:25:47,195 Still, must he be so calculating? 352 00:25:47,195 --> 00:25:49,099 And what's with that test thing? He even made that up? 353 00:25:52,304 --> 00:25:53,470 Stop for a second. 354 00:25:55,605 --> 00:25:57,069 Can I ask you something? 355 00:25:59,715 --> 00:26:03,710 Is it possible for women to not know after doing it? 356 00:26:03,814 --> 00:26:05,079 "It"? 357 00:26:05,185 --> 00:26:07,649 What exactly are you referring to, Your Highness? 358 00:26:10,084 --> 00:26:11,619 She's obviously too young. 359 00:26:13,155 --> 00:26:15,520 And this court lady must be even more celibate than monks are. 360 00:26:17,724 --> 00:26:20,159 I don't think anyone here can answer my question. 361 00:26:23,764 --> 00:26:25,060 Oh, my goodness! 362 00:26:39,955 --> 00:26:42,724 - Is that kid crying because of me? - Of course not, Your Highness. 363 00:26:42,724 --> 00:26:44,925 The wind is cold. Let me close the window for you. 364 00:26:44,925 --> 00:26:47,095 - What? I'm sweating right now. - It is very cold. 365 00:26:47,095 --> 00:26:48,324 - It's hot in here! - You will catch a cold. 366 00:26:48,324 --> 00:26:49,819 I feel hot right now! 367 00:26:49,824 --> 00:26:51,020 Let us go. 368 00:26:54,064 --> 00:26:57,560 What that punk, Cheoljong said keeps bothering me. 369 00:27:09,899 --> 00:27:11,663 It is safe for you to eat, Your Highness. 370 00:27:13,369 --> 00:27:14,934 Now that I have seen the Queen, 371 00:27:14,968 --> 00:27:18,004 I am certain that something is wrong with her. 372 00:27:18,008 --> 00:27:19,274 How should I put this? 373 00:27:21,349 --> 00:27:23,244 Shall I say she is too brazen? 374 00:27:23,379 --> 00:27:25,218 She did have a bold side to her, 375 00:27:25,218 --> 00:27:28,444 but she was never that blindly brazen and fearless. 376 00:27:28,449 --> 00:27:31,788 She lost her poise even during the ceremony. 377 00:27:31,788 --> 00:27:34,323 I must teach her to behave herself. 378 00:27:34,459 --> 00:27:37,323 There is no need for us to give the others something to prey on. 379 00:27:38,629 --> 00:27:40,093 About Jo Hwa Jin... 380 00:27:40,468 --> 00:27:43,694 Are you sure she was with His Majesty that night? 381 00:27:43,798 --> 00:27:46,903 Yes, I verified everything. 382 00:27:47,109 --> 00:27:49,939 She entered the palace about 15 minutes... 383 00:27:49,939 --> 00:27:51,704 after the accident took place. 384 00:27:51,879 --> 00:27:55,944 It cannot serve as proof that she did not try to harm Her Majesty, 385 00:27:56,349 --> 00:27:58,514 but they will try to use it as evidence. 386 00:27:59,248 --> 00:28:01,014 It is a mystery. 387 00:28:01,449 --> 00:28:04,153 If it was not her, who did such a thing? 388 00:28:06,129 --> 00:28:08,184 Do you think that someone else is involved? 389 00:28:08,558 --> 00:28:09,794 Perhaps. 390 00:28:10,258 --> 00:28:13,563 However, it does not matter who did it. 391 00:28:15,798 --> 00:28:18,833 Who do we need it to be? That is more important. 392 00:28:20,209 --> 00:28:22,339 Who do we need it to be? 393 00:28:22,339 --> 00:28:23,673 If we point to a deer... 394 00:28:24,209 --> 00:28:27,474 and say that it is a horse, then it shall be a horse. 395 00:28:27,649 --> 00:28:32,813 And in our case, that deer may truly become a horse down the road. 396 00:28:33,318 --> 00:28:36,459 All right. Forget about such political affairs for a moment... 397 00:28:36,459 --> 00:28:38,383 and have some food, Your Highness. 398 00:28:39,828 --> 00:28:43,058 Since you are making sure that I always eat well, 399 00:28:43,058 --> 00:28:46,468 I have no choice but to take excellent care of my health. 400 00:28:46,468 --> 00:28:49,163 I will never let anyone or anything harm your health. 401 00:28:50,439 --> 00:28:51,563 Have some food. 402 00:29:06,318 --> 00:29:09,518 "I hereby give the senior first-rank in the Internal Court..." 403 00:29:09,518 --> 00:29:11,014 "to Jo Hwa Jin, the daughter..." 404 00:29:11,018 --> 00:29:13,954 "of Royal Secretariat Jo Dae Su from the Pungyang Jo clan." 405 00:29:14,258 --> 00:29:17,558 "She is also given the title of Royal Noble Consort Eui..." 406 00:29:17,558 --> 00:29:19,929 "because of her beauty and righteousness..." 407 00:29:19,929 --> 00:29:21,663 The Pungyang Jo clan. 408 00:29:21,899 --> 00:29:23,968 Their families are rivals, and so are they. 409 00:29:23,968 --> 00:29:26,633 Did she really push Kim So Yong into the lake? 410 00:29:27,468 --> 00:29:28,964 She's dangerous, 411 00:29:29,679 --> 00:29:30,934 so I find her intriguing. 412 00:29:33,748 --> 00:29:35,774 I am much obliged, Your Highness. 413 00:29:38,218 --> 00:29:39,514 Let's get along. 414 00:29:43,518 --> 00:29:45,159 I should take the winner's side, 415 00:29:45,159 --> 00:29:47,653 but I can't keep my guard up in front of such beauty. 416 00:29:49,859 --> 00:29:51,054 Let's get along. 417 00:29:51,699 --> 00:29:55,323 You'll find out soon, but I'm perfect, except for the fact... 418 00:29:55,728 --> 00:29:57,093 that I have many flaws. 419 00:30:00,339 --> 00:30:02,409 Well, since we're family now, 420 00:30:02,409 --> 00:30:04,139 can I ask you something? 421 00:30:04,139 --> 00:30:06,143 I have no one else to ask. 422 00:30:06,209 --> 00:30:09,818 Since I am not wise enough, I am not sure if I can answer your question. 423 00:30:09,818 --> 00:30:13,113 Oh, it's about something you know very well. The King. 424 00:30:27,099 --> 00:30:30,063 Does he tend to bluff a lot? 425 00:30:31,639 --> 00:30:33,734 I heard girls talk about all sorts of stuff. 426 00:30:34,139 --> 00:30:37,109 And that being said, the King... 427 00:30:37,109 --> 00:30:38,504 tends to fade at night. 428 00:30:39,179 --> 00:30:41,474 "Tends to fade at night"? 429 00:30:42,248 --> 00:30:44,379 I have never heard such an expression before. 430 00:30:44,379 --> 00:30:47,544 He wins during the day but fades at night. 431 00:30:49,318 --> 00:30:52,459 But he talked as if we had a steamy night together. 432 00:30:52,459 --> 00:30:55,423 - He has a tendency to distort... - Your Highness. 433 00:30:55,728 --> 00:30:58,554 With all due respect, I find this highly inappropriate. 434 00:30:58,828 --> 00:31:02,464 Oh, I'm sorry if I offended you. It just keeps bothering me. 435 00:31:03,439 --> 00:31:06,363 I still have a lot to do since I arrived only yesterday. 436 00:31:06,568 --> 00:31:09,403 Sorry I took up your time. Get going. 437 00:31:12,748 --> 00:31:13,903 I will be leaving then. 438 00:31:23,258 --> 00:31:27,224 One thing though. His Majesty is not like that. 439 00:31:37,369 --> 00:31:41,434 He's not like that? Are you saying he doesn't bluff? 440 00:31:41,939 --> 00:31:45,304 Or he doesn't fade at night? Which one is it? 441 00:31:49,008 --> 00:31:50,514 This is bothering me even more now! Gosh! 442 00:31:52,988 --> 00:31:54,244 My gosh. 443 00:33:43,598 --> 00:33:45,054 Thieves! 444 00:33:45,698 --> 00:33:47,693 There are thieves! 445 00:33:47,799 --> 00:33:49,863 Thieves! There are thieves! 446 00:33:50,339 --> 00:33:52,363 Thieves! 447 00:33:52,969 --> 00:33:54,804 Thieves! Over there! 448 00:33:57,879 --> 00:33:59,374 Thieves! 449 00:34:06,375 --> 00:34:11,375 450 00:34:18,029 --> 00:34:20,469 Stop crying. Oh, no. 451 00:34:20,469 --> 00:34:21,624 Stop crying. Okay? 452 00:34:32,808 --> 00:34:35,104 My baby. My baby! 453 00:34:48,259 --> 00:34:49,354 No! 454 00:35:40,308 --> 00:35:41,474 Your Majesty. 455 00:35:45,819 --> 00:35:48,543 It was not in the secret storehouse I raided last night either. 456 00:35:49,049 --> 00:35:50,689 Seeing how it was not... 457 00:35:50,689 --> 00:35:53,153 at the most secretive place with the highest level of surveillance, 458 00:35:53,459 --> 00:35:56,054 is it possible that it is really hidden in the tiger's den? 459 00:35:57,058 --> 00:36:00,124 Your Majesty, the Queen is here to see you. 460 00:36:09,109 --> 00:36:11,308 I am very busy with state affairs. 461 00:36:11,308 --> 00:36:12,678 We're on the same page. 462 00:36:12,678 --> 00:36:14,144 That's what I wanted to talk about. 463 00:36:19,649 --> 00:36:22,684 You must be so busy that you're holding this upside down. 464 00:36:25,319 --> 00:36:28,253 I had my reasons. I was busy with my thoughts. 465 00:36:29,658 --> 00:36:31,994 Finish your thoughts. I'll wait. 466 00:36:45,578 --> 00:36:47,474 Why are you staring at me? 467 00:36:48,149 --> 00:36:49,244 You know, 468 00:36:49,848 --> 00:36:52,379 I was just thinking that you sure are trying so hard. 469 00:36:52,379 --> 00:36:56,244 Of course. As the king, I ought to look after state affairs. 470 00:36:56,518 --> 00:36:59,584 Is that jerk talking about "affairs" on purpose? 471 00:37:00,158 --> 00:37:02,483 I selected the Royal Concubine which you desperately wanted. 472 00:37:02,689 --> 00:37:04,428 You can start sleeping in your quarters. 473 00:37:04,428 --> 00:37:05,593 I shall. 474 00:37:08,368 --> 00:37:10,064 And you have nothing to tell me? 475 00:37:10,868 --> 00:37:12,839 You came here to see me. 476 00:37:12,839 --> 00:37:15,064 So you must have something to tell me. 477 00:37:16,709 --> 00:37:19,009 Let's be honest since it's just us here. 478 00:37:19,009 --> 00:37:20,049 Last night, we... 479 00:37:20,049 --> 00:37:22,144 We had a great time. 480 00:37:24,618 --> 00:37:27,784 Well, if that's how you're going to play it... 481 00:37:45,739 --> 00:37:46,834 My gosh. 482 00:37:47,239 --> 00:37:49,233 You are distracting me. 483 00:37:52,109 --> 00:37:53,478 If you don't want to talk about it, 484 00:37:53,478 --> 00:37:55,279 why don't we come up with our own hand signals? 485 00:37:55,279 --> 00:37:56,474 Like this one. 486 00:37:57,348 --> 00:37:58,573 What is that? 487 00:37:58,848 --> 00:38:02,184 This means whatever I'm saying is a lie. 488 00:38:02,489 --> 00:38:04,584 What do you think? It's not that hard. 489 00:38:11,098 --> 00:38:13,963 A king never lies. 490 00:38:15,669 --> 00:38:16,863 You can go now. 491 00:38:23,408 --> 00:38:25,034 My gosh. That's so annoying. 492 00:38:25,509 --> 00:38:27,549 He keeps insisting that something happened with such a straight face. 493 00:38:27,549 --> 00:38:30,514 Now, I'm starting to wonder if something really did happen. 494 00:38:31,919 --> 00:38:34,443 Your Highness, it was a tough day, was it not? 495 00:38:41,629 --> 00:38:44,423 My gosh. It tickles. 496 00:38:44,859 --> 00:38:46,693 Hey. My gosh. 497 00:38:47,069 --> 00:38:49,423 Gosh. It tickles. 498 00:38:56,439 --> 00:38:57,604 Your Highness. 499 00:38:57,779 --> 00:39:01,104 Starting today, we will begin your etiquette lessons. 500 00:39:01,279 --> 00:39:03,613 I'm quite well-mannered. 501 00:39:07,288 --> 00:39:10,854 It is a crash course on palace etiquette. 502 00:39:13,089 --> 00:39:14,584 I don't want to. 503 00:39:20,129 --> 00:39:22,793 It is an order from the Grand Queen Dowager. 504 00:39:23,368 --> 00:39:24,439 Whatever the King meant by passing "the test"... 505 00:39:24,439 --> 00:39:25,994 can't be more important than going back. 506 00:39:26,169 --> 00:39:28,064 Winning the Grand Queen Dowager over comes first. 507 00:39:31,808 --> 00:39:34,009 You might not have guessed it, but I took etiquette lessons... 508 00:39:34,009 --> 00:39:36,343 in Cheonghak-dong at the age of four. 509 00:39:37,149 --> 00:39:40,983 Do you want to see how well-mannered a graduate can be? 510 00:39:49,259 --> 00:39:53,394 A woman of the royal family has the composure of Buddha. 511 00:40:00,308 --> 00:40:02,434 When she walks, she does not stir up the wind. 512 00:40:02,538 --> 00:40:04,534 The candle lights do not flicker. 513 00:40:22,828 --> 00:40:25,954 When she has her meal, she must not open her mouth wide... 514 00:40:26,328 --> 00:40:28,494 or take big bites of the food. 515 00:40:42,779 --> 00:40:45,118 Embroidery is the best way for a woman... 516 00:40:45,118 --> 00:40:46,684 to sort out her thoughts. 517 00:40:48,748 --> 00:40:51,383 Embroidery. That is her specialty. 518 00:41:01,598 --> 00:41:03,638 I'm not the one who's bad-mannered. You're overly well-mannered. 519 00:41:03,638 --> 00:41:04,969 You don't even want me to breathe, do you? 520 00:41:04,969 --> 00:41:06,267 This is worse than staying in Cheonghak-dong. 521 00:41:06,268 --> 00:41:07,434 Darn it. 522 00:41:16,448 --> 00:41:18,474 Gosh, how can I eat such a pretty meal? 523 00:41:19,248 --> 00:41:21,914 I should enjoy the meal with my eyes first. 524 00:41:23,018 --> 00:41:25,589 Is it just me? It sure looks like... 525 00:41:25,589 --> 00:41:27,354 you are enjoying it with your mouth. 526 00:41:31,328 --> 00:41:33,724 You used to love that. 527 00:41:35,498 --> 00:41:37,193 Hong Yeon, have one. Open wide. 528 00:41:48,848 --> 00:41:50,474 What is wrong, Your Highness? 529 00:41:57,089 --> 00:41:59,184 Was that Kim So Yong's memory? 530 00:42:00,428 --> 00:42:01,724 My heart... 531 00:42:03,759 --> 00:42:04,899 She has been poisoned. 532 00:42:04,899 --> 00:42:06,598 Call the royal physician now! 533 00:42:06,598 --> 00:42:07,863 - Your Highness. - Your Highness. 534 00:42:08,228 --> 00:42:10,164 - Please spit that out! - Your Highness. 535 00:42:10,498 --> 00:42:13,394 - Your Highness. - This isn't physical pain. 536 00:42:15,038 --> 00:42:19,304 Does this woman like Cheoljong? 537 00:42:32,219 --> 00:42:34,054 You should love me. 538 00:42:39,459 --> 00:42:40,724 His eyes. 539 00:42:41,728 --> 00:42:43,863 That's more than hatred. He despises her. 540 00:42:46,268 --> 00:42:47,604 Please, Your Highness. 541 00:42:53,578 --> 00:42:55,874 I enjoy the accompaniment more than the liquor. 542 00:42:56,109 --> 00:42:57,443 That is great. 543 00:42:57,478 --> 00:43:00,118 All the liquor here is yours. 544 00:43:00,118 --> 00:43:03,557 He had no intention to go through with our first night together. 545 00:43:03,558 --> 00:43:05,584 That's why he tried to make me drink. 546 00:43:05,959 --> 00:43:08,023 We were thinking the same thing. 547 00:43:08,989 --> 00:43:12,129 Now, all that remains is your effort to produce an heir. 548 00:43:12,129 --> 00:43:14,768 Please come to your senses, Your Highness. 549 00:43:14,768 --> 00:43:16,463 Bring her some water! 550 00:43:16,498 --> 00:43:17,498 In order to fool the Kim clan who was trying to... 551 00:43:17,498 --> 00:43:19,169 persuade him to sleep with her, 552 00:43:19,169 --> 00:43:22,064 Cheoljong lied. 553 00:43:28,509 --> 00:43:31,213 Hong Yeon. Nothing happened to me! 554 00:43:33,248 --> 00:43:35,419 It was bothering me like crazy. 555 00:43:35,419 --> 00:43:37,959 I trusted myself, but I can't trust that jerk. 556 00:43:37,959 --> 00:43:39,084 But... 557 00:43:42,759 --> 00:43:43,994 What are you all doing? 558 00:44:01,348 --> 00:44:05,144 More. Pull it up higher. 559 00:44:07,549 --> 00:44:11,054 This is how exhausting it is to maintain one's position. 560 00:44:11,058 --> 00:44:14,124 Appearing decrepit means that you have become weak. 561 00:44:14,259 --> 00:44:16,658 If you do this twice a day, 562 00:44:16,658 --> 00:44:19,624 you can prevent your wrinkles from getting deeper. 563 00:44:20,058 --> 00:44:23,764 I see. You work so hard. 564 00:44:24,098 --> 00:44:25,894 But what brings you here? 565 00:44:26,339 --> 00:44:28,569 After receiving the etiquette class you have ordered, 566 00:44:28,569 --> 00:44:31,109 I have had a deep realization regarding how I should act... 567 00:44:31,109 --> 00:44:32,804 as the queen. 568 00:44:33,339 --> 00:44:34,874 That makes me happy. 569 00:44:36,578 --> 00:44:39,314 - That is enough. You can stop. - Yes, Your Highness. 570 00:44:46,459 --> 00:44:48,184 But last night, as I was in bed with His Majesty, 571 00:44:48,529 --> 00:44:50,828 I felt my energy waver, 572 00:44:50,828 --> 00:44:53,023 and I was unenthusiastic. 573 00:44:53,498 --> 00:44:56,064 I thought about why that could be, and I found the answer. 574 00:44:58,339 --> 00:45:01,034 Since all the water in every lake has been removed, 575 00:45:01,138 --> 00:45:03,503 the yin energy is weak here. 576 00:45:04,009 --> 00:45:05,878 I feel like if the lakes are filled with water again, 577 00:45:05,879 --> 00:45:07,907 I could bear a prince right away. 578 00:45:07,908 --> 00:45:09,173 That is unacceptable. 579 00:45:10,178 --> 00:45:13,478 - Darn it. - You almost died in the lake. 580 00:45:13,478 --> 00:45:15,419 If we were to do things properly, 581 00:45:15,419 --> 00:45:18,354 it would not be enough to punish all those who assist you with death. 582 00:45:18,518 --> 00:45:20,788 However, with such a joyous event like your wedding coming up, 583 00:45:20,788 --> 00:45:23,523 we thought there should not be any bloodshed, so we were gracious. 584 00:45:24,799 --> 00:45:28,823 If you wish to fill them up with water, let us do what we must. 585 00:45:29,129 --> 00:45:32,494 Hong Yeon, Court Lady Choi, and who else is there? 586 00:45:33,469 --> 00:45:37,133 Everyone who has responsibility will receive a severe punishment. 587 00:45:37,209 --> 00:45:40,273 She's savage. She's not your average grandmother. 588 00:45:41,248 --> 00:45:42,403 I will sleep with the King for three nights. 589 00:45:43,109 --> 00:45:44,747 I will sleep with the King... 590 00:45:44,748 --> 00:45:46,613 to conceive an heir as soon as possible. 591 00:45:47,518 --> 00:45:49,343 Could you fill the lakes with water as a gift for doing so? 592 00:45:49,549 --> 00:45:50,684 Seven days. 593 00:45:51,489 --> 00:45:52,653 Five days. 594 00:45:52,719 --> 00:45:55,759 Listen here. Give all those who assist the queen with a severe... 595 00:45:55,759 --> 00:45:56,883 Seven days. 596 00:45:57,399 --> 00:45:58,693 That is perfect. 597 00:45:59,158 --> 00:46:01,728 If you promise to fill the lakes with water after seven days, 598 00:46:01,728 --> 00:46:04,363 I will make sure to conceive a prince. 599 00:46:07,109 --> 00:46:10,374 Prince or not, all I need to do is leave. 600 00:46:30,459 --> 00:46:32,523 Royal Noble Consort Eui has come to see you. 601 00:46:37,799 --> 00:46:42,264 Goodness. You are as graceful as I have been told. 602 00:46:42,908 --> 00:46:47,244 His Majesty has a good eye for women. 603 00:46:47,908 --> 00:46:49,543 You are too kind. 604 00:46:58,888 --> 00:47:00,253 This is a gift. 605 00:47:00,529 --> 00:47:02,629 It is something that you need while living in the palace. 606 00:47:02,629 --> 00:47:04,523 It is very important. 607 00:47:06,299 --> 00:47:07,863 Please take it out. 608 00:47:22,978 --> 00:47:25,144 This is how life in the palace is like. 609 00:47:25,448 --> 00:47:27,388 There is no place you can lean on, 610 00:47:27,388 --> 00:47:30,914 and once you feel nervous, you cannot stop feeling so. 611 00:47:31,359 --> 00:47:35,253 Oh, that is right. What is your exact time and date of birth? 612 00:47:35,989 --> 00:47:39,954 What must you do to create a prince? 613 00:47:41,868 --> 00:47:44,038 Oh, my. Where is my head at? 614 00:47:44,038 --> 00:47:46,894 Your marital compatibility must come first. 615 00:47:49,169 --> 00:47:53,903 Tell me if you need a strong talisman. 616 00:47:55,078 --> 00:47:59,244 There is a fortune-teller I know who is an expert at curses. 617 00:47:59,348 --> 00:48:01,883 I received good results last time. 618 00:48:02,049 --> 00:48:04,919 Your Highness, I apologize, 619 00:48:04,919 --> 00:48:07,923 but I entered the palace in order to assist His Majesty. 620 00:48:09,589 --> 00:48:12,653 I am so silly. 621 00:48:14,228 --> 00:48:15,994 I apologize, Your Highness. 622 00:48:16,368 --> 00:48:18,534 My speech and behaviour were too resolute. 623 00:48:18,569 --> 00:48:22,164 It is okay. Do not worry. 624 00:48:24,808 --> 00:48:28,043 Speaking of which, your investiture just happened, 625 00:48:28,348 --> 00:48:30,843 but you will be spending a long time alone. 626 00:48:31,178 --> 00:48:34,343 Goodness. That is too bad. What will you do? 627 00:48:35,219 --> 00:48:36,383 Pardon? 628 00:48:36,589 --> 00:48:39,489 The King and Queen will be sleeping together... 629 00:48:39,489 --> 00:48:41,584 for seven days. 630 00:48:41,759 --> 00:48:43,959 There must be no thunder, 631 00:48:43,959 --> 00:48:46,954 and there must be no fog or wind during their time together. 632 00:48:47,399 --> 00:48:49,894 Yet their time together has been arranged consecutively. 633 00:48:50,768 --> 00:48:52,994 Do not worry too much. 634 00:48:53,169 --> 00:48:55,368 I am sure that His Majesty's feelings for you... 635 00:48:55,368 --> 00:48:58,133 will not change in that time. 636 00:49:26,768 --> 00:49:28,403 You will end up... 637 00:49:29,569 --> 00:49:32,204 losing someone precious to you too. 638 00:49:53,299 --> 00:49:54,423 Your Highness. 639 00:50:04,538 --> 00:50:07,503 I ruined it so badly that I cannot fix this mess. 640 00:50:08,748 --> 00:50:11,043 It is a waste, but I should throw it out. 641 00:50:13,379 --> 00:50:17,314 Your character and everything else is perfect to become the queen. 642 00:50:18,259 --> 00:50:20,658 She has nothing to offer but the power of her family, 643 00:50:20,658 --> 00:50:22,558 but she is pushing His Majesty so much. 644 00:50:22,558 --> 00:50:23,724 Look here. 645 00:50:24,558 --> 00:50:27,264 The queen can be considered another king. 646 00:50:27,569 --> 00:50:29,724 There is a duty that comes with your position, 647 00:50:29,799 --> 00:50:31,399 so you must hold your tongue. 648 00:50:31,399 --> 00:50:32,938 However, it is obvious she had the royal palace court lady... 649 00:50:32,939 --> 00:50:34,963 to manipulate the period that they get to spend together. 650 00:50:34,969 --> 00:50:37,604 Furthermore, she blamed you for something you did not do. 651 00:50:37,709 --> 00:50:40,534 Why did that have to happen when you were passing by? 652 00:50:46,748 --> 00:50:49,343 I have not adjusted to life in the palace. 653 00:50:49,848 --> 00:50:51,284 This mouth of mine... 654 00:50:52,359 --> 00:50:54,184 I apologize, Your Highness. 655 00:50:57,428 --> 00:51:01,793 What can I do this time for His Majesty? 656 00:51:14,808 --> 00:51:16,548 You told me to sleep in the royal villa, 657 00:51:16,549 --> 00:51:19,644 but you had the Grand Queen Dowager arrange for us to sleep together. 658 00:51:19,719 --> 00:51:22,584 It is very hard to understand a woman's heart. 659 00:51:23,388 --> 00:51:26,454 I have a favour to ask. Will you do it for me? 660 00:51:26,959 --> 00:51:30,084 Of course. It is a request from you, My Queen. 661 00:51:30,728 --> 00:51:33,428 Let's install a no-touching rule. 662 00:51:33,428 --> 00:51:35,569 - I do not want to. - You said you would. 663 00:51:35,569 --> 00:51:37,093 I have never heard that word before. 664 00:51:37,268 --> 00:51:39,169 You didn't even know what I said, but you refused? 665 00:51:39,169 --> 00:51:41,733 I refused because I do not know what you are saying. 666 00:51:44,478 --> 00:51:46,173 Listen carefully, Your Majesty. 667 00:51:46,478 --> 00:51:50,248 No touching means that we will live happily separately. 668 00:51:50,248 --> 00:51:51,474 It's a good thing. 669 00:51:51,518 --> 00:51:53,919 For example, we'll say we're sleeping together, 670 00:51:53,919 --> 00:51:56,814 but you'll be happy at the royal villa, and I will be happy here. 671 00:51:57,459 --> 00:51:59,014 So let's have a no-touching rule. 672 00:52:01,459 --> 00:52:02,724 However, I do not want to. 673 00:52:03,158 --> 00:52:04,954 Why do you keep refusing? 674 00:52:06,328 --> 00:52:09,394 For some reason, your behaviour upsets me. 675 00:52:10,029 --> 00:52:11,894 This crazy king. 676 00:52:14,509 --> 00:52:17,573 Only a lunatic knows how to deal with another lunatic. 677 00:52:20,239 --> 00:52:22,874 I don't remember what happened last night, 678 00:52:23,109 --> 00:52:24,744 so what if we reviewed it? 679 00:52:25,348 --> 00:52:27,414 HN. Okay? 680 00:52:28,618 --> 00:52:29,818 HN? 681 00:52:29,819 --> 00:52:31,253 A hot night. 682 00:52:31,759 --> 00:52:32,883 Tonight... 683 00:52:34,029 --> 00:52:36,483 is our real first night together. 684 00:52:43,629 --> 00:52:44,894 If that is the case... 685 00:52:54,649 --> 00:52:58,049 Hey. Hurry! They'll see you. 686 00:52:58,049 --> 00:53:00,943 A king never runs. 687 00:53:01,489 --> 00:53:02,644 Darn you. 688 00:53:04,589 --> 00:53:05,983 Oh, Court Lady Choi! 689 00:53:15,998 --> 00:53:18,193 This could get you in deep trouble, Your Highness. 690 00:53:18,299 --> 00:53:20,598 I must see what the commoners are enduring... 691 00:53:20,598 --> 00:53:22,969 to become a sage queen. 692 00:53:22,969 --> 00:53:24,534 Your intentions are highly admirable, 693 00:53:25,009 --> 00:53:26,478 but it is just too dangerous. 694 00:53:26,478 --> 00:53:29,248 I would even die if you tell me to, but this is... 695 00:53:29,248 --> 00:53:30,403 The map. 696 00:53:34,089 --> 00:53:36,014 - But this time... - The identification tag. 697 00:53:38,589 --> 00:53:40,014 I cannot let you do this. 698 00:53:40,259 --> 00:53:41,523 The name is... 699 00:53:42,288 --> 00:53:43,784 "Lee Saeng Mang". 700 00:53:44,859 --> 00:53:46,724 What an ominous name. 701 00:53:47,259 --> 00:53:49,098 "Saeng" means "to observe", and "Mang" means "effort". 702 00:53:49,098 --> 00:53:52,534 An observer who makes efforts for our nation. It is a great name. 703 00:53:53,469 --> 00:53:56,804 Well, sure. It's not my name anyway. 704 00:53:57,308 --> 00:53:59,808 - What time does the curfew start? - At 11pm, 705 00:53:59,808 --> 00:54:01,509 they will ring the evening bell 28 times... 706 00:54:01,509 --> 00:54:02,903 and close the gate. 707 00:54:03,948 --> 00:54:05,914 Oh, they'll ring some kind of bell? 708 00:54:06,549 --> 00:54:08,543 At 11pm, right? 709 00:54:10,759 --> 00:54:13,253 Too bad. That's like prime time. 710 00:54:14,658 --> 00:54:15,753 Okay. 711 00:54:16,328 --> 00:54:17,954 I promise I'll be back before that. 712 00:54:19,259 --> 00:54:20,328 No. 713 00:54:20,328 --> 00:54:21,928 I will do everything in my power... 714 00:54:21,928 --> 00:54:24,093 to make sure Your Highness cannot leave. 715 00:54:35,149 --> 00:54:36,244 Hong Yeon. 716 00:54:37,248 --> 00:54:38,943 What kind of person was I? 717 00:54:40,379 --> 00:54:42,084 You were always... 718 00:54:43,089 --> 00:54:46,689 kind and optimistic. 719 00:54:46,689 --> 00:54:48,928 You always smiled a lot, 720 00:54:48,928 --> 00:54:50,724 and you were friendly to others. 721 00:54:52,359 --> 00:54:54,423 You know, I'd rather hear the truth from you... 722 00:54:54,529 --> 00:54:56,363 than from others. 723 00:54:57,029 --> 00:54:58,133 That is true. 724 00:54:59,669 --> 00:55:00,793 Then... 725 00:55:04,009 --> 00:55:06,403 Once, when you were reading a book... 726 00:55:12,919 --> 00:55:15,443 I cannot focus on the book. 727 00:55:16,748 --> 00:55:18,959 Your noisy breathing... 728 00:55:18,959 --> 00:55:21,184 is ringing in my ears. 729 00:55:22,529 --> 00:55:25,793 Get in here! Drag him out and flog him! 730 00:55:26,158 --> 00:55:28,228 I suffer from chronic rhinitis. 731 00:55:28,228 --> 00:55:29,498 Forgive me, Your Highness! 732 00:55:29,498 --> 00:55:30,793 Come on. 733 00:55:44,478 --> 00:55:47,043 You are offbeat by a quarter note. 734 00:55:47,888 --> 00:55:50,084 You have such an awful sense of rhythm. 735 00:55:50,419 --> 00:55:51,983 How dare you call yourself a teacher? 736 00:55:53,589 --> 00:55:54,684 Anybody there? 737 00:55:55,558 --> 00:55:57,224 This witch ought to be flogged! 738 00:55:58,558 --> 00:56:00,054 Really? My gosh! 739 00:56:03,469 --> 00:56:04,633 How dare you laugh? 740 00:56:05,399 --> 00:56:07,604 I suppose life is easy for you. 741 00:56:08,669 --> 00:56:11,704 Take these two and give them a good flogging! 742 00:56:12,439 --> 00:56:13,609 When someone sighed before you, 743 00:56:13,609 --> 00:56:15,078 you said, "How dare you sigh?" 744 00:56:15,078 --> 00:56:16,078 When someone smelled good... 745 00:56:16,078 --> 00:56:17,348 "How dare you try to seduce the King?" 746 00:56:17,348 --> 00:56:18,748 You complained about others' loud steps... 747 00:56:18,748 --> 00:56:20,379 as well as gentle steps for being arrogant. 748 00:56:20,379 --> 00:56:21,948 Gosh, you nitpicked about everything. 749 00:56:21,948 --> 00:56:25,184 You went bonkers when anything got on your nerves. 750 00:56:25,618 --> 00:56:28,584 So everyone called you a witch. 751 00:56:33,658 --> 00:56:34,823 I apologize. 752 00:56:36,228 --> 00:56:38,069 I wanted to give you a detailed description... 753 00:56:38,069 --> 00:56:39,593 but got carried away. 754 00:56:39,998 --> 00:56:43,104 Sounds like many people must've wanted to push her into the lake. 755 00:56:43,739 --> 00:56:45,673 Is that why the court ladies... 756 00:56:46,538 --> 00:56:48,903 It is because they do not know what you are really like. 757 00:56:50,078 --> 00:56:51,314 But you do? 758 00:56:51,719 --> 00:56:52,914 Of course. 759 00:56:53,149 --> 00:56:56,144 I have been serving you since I was little, 760 00:56:56,489 --> 00:56:58,483 so I know that you have a warm, kind heart, 761 00:56:58,888 --> 00:57:00,518 and you are incredibly smart. 762 00:57:00,518 --> 00:57:02,959 Once you set your mind to something, you make sure you achieve it. 763 00:57:02,959 --> 00:57:04,323 You are one inspiring lady. 764 00:57:06,529 --> 00:57:09,764 You have just been a little lonely since coming to the palace... 765 00:57:10,768 --> 00:57:14,834 because His Majesty is openly affectionate toward another woman. 766 00:57:17,239 --> 00:57:19,474 This woman wasn't always lonely after all. 767 00:57:20,478 --> 00:57:22,503 She has someone who understands her. 768 00:57:23,248 --> 00:57:24,943 "This woman"? 769 00:57:25,049 --> 00:57:28,184 I was just saying, I'm not lonely thanks to you. 770 00:57:30,348 --> 00:57:31,613 You flatter me, Your Highness. 771 00:57:34,558 --> 00:57:37,184 Don't worry, Hong Yeon. Just get a good night's sleep. 772 00:57:37,759 --> 00:57:40,994 I'll make sure I won't get caught for your sake. 773 00:57:43,095 --> 00:57:45,060 - Gosh! - I will kill you all! 774 00:57:45,805 --> 00:57:48,070 Take my other eye too, you scoundrels! 775 00:57:48,334 --> 00:57:52,040 I will not let you take my wife and child as slaves! 776 00:57:52,644 --> 00:57:53,845 If you cannot pay your taxes, 777 00:57:53,845 --> 00:57:55,345 you have no choice but to let us take them! 778 00:57:55,345 --> 00:57:56,975 That punk has committed many sins! 779 00:57:56,975 --> 00:57:58,739 My only sin... 780 00:57:58,984 --> 00:58:03,310 is bringing my child into this horrible world! 781 00:58:07,225 --> 00:58:08,920 Stay away! Do not come near me. 782 00:58:09,495 --> 00:58:12,195 That crazy rat is even guilty of treason now! 783 00:58:12,195 --> 00:58:14,465 If killing scoundrels like you is considered treason, I will do it. 784 00:58:14,465 --> 00:58:16,630 Yes! I will gladly do it! 785 00:58:17,394 --> 00:58:18,730 My dear! 786 00:58:21,434 --> 00:58:23,070 Do not do it. 787 00:58:24,274 --> 00:58:26,000 I understand you are upset, but do not do this. 788 00:58:27,675 --> 00:58:30,909 Those scoundrels want us dead. 789 00:58:31,345 --> 00:58:33,340 Why are you telling me to stop? 790 00:58:35,814 --> 00:58:36,949 Dam Hyang. 791 00:58:44,595 --> 00:58:48,429 Move! Out of the way! Move! 792 00:58:51,265 --> 00:58:52,929 My goodness. 793 00:58:53,365 --> 00:58:54,599 Gosh, what do we do? 794 00:59:20,365 --> 00:59:22,630 Father, you are back. 795 00:59:22,865 --> 00:59:25,159 Yes, how was your trip? 796 00:59:26,135 --> 00:59:28,175 I apologize for missing... 797 00:59:28,175 --> 00:59:29,369 such a joyous event. 798 00:59:30,075 --> 00:59:31,845 Have you made up your mind? 799 00:59:31,845 --> 00:59:33,699 Which position are you leaning toward? 800 00:59:34,814 --> 00:59:36,940 I have decided on the direction of my dream. 801 00:59:37,675 --> 00:59:40,440 But as for its scope, I am not sure yet. 802 00:59:40,684 --> 00:59:42,009 Its scope? 803 00:59:45,084 --> 00:59:46,179 All right. 804 00:59:46,624 --> 00:59:48,949 Since I trust you, I will not rush you. 805 00:59:49,794 --> 00:59:53,719 But something happened while you were away. 806 00:59:54,325 --> 00:59:56,734 The Queen fell into the lake... 807 00:59:56,734 --> 00:59:58,599 the night before her wedding. 808 00:59:59,265 --> 01:00:02,334 She was unconscious for a full day, 809 01:00:02,334 --> 01:00:04,770 so we had to postpone the wedding. 810 01:00:05,044 --> 01:00:06,869 How is Her Highness now? 811 01:00:07,004 --> 01:00:08,710 Is she okay? 812 01:00:19,885 --> 01:00:21,079 You, stop there! 813 01:00:26,965 --> 01:00:28,929 I have not seen you before in the palace. 814 01:00:29,394 --> 01:00:31,960 Seeing how you are looking around, in a rush... 815 01:00:32,704 --> 01:00:35,175 - Well... - Your first time in the palace? 816 01:00:35,175 --> 01:00:36,630 I suppose you are lost. 817 01:00:37,975 --> 01:00:39,540 I got lost too when I first came here. 818 01:00:39,774 --> 01:00:40,900 That's right. 819 01:00:47,115 --> 01:00:49,810 You look familiar for some reason. 820 01:00:53,785 --> 01:00:55,354 Luxurious clothes... 821 01:00:55,354 --> 01:00:58,389 and that unguarded, confident attitude. 822 01:01:00,225 --> 01:01:01,560 He must be from a rich family. 823 01:01:02,164 --> 01:01:04,159 I was about to say the same thing. 824 01:01:04,465 --> 01:01:06,704 You're that famous son of the prestigious family. 825 01:01:06,704 --> 01:01:08,504 That handsome son of the highly respected family. 826 01:01:08,504 --> 01:01:10,035 You are smart and are also skilled in martial arts. 827 01:01:10,035 --> 01:01:12,075 I have heard so much about you. Your name was... 828 01:01:12,075 --> 01:01:13,199 Kim Hwan. 829 01:01:13,905 --> 01:01:15,810 Kim Hwan from the Andong Kim clan. 830 01:01:16,144 --> 01:01:17,644 Gosh, that means he's her relative. 831 01:01:17,644 --> 01:01:19,279 Am I that famous? 832 01:01:20,515 --> 01:01:21,980 Yes, you really are. 833 01:01:22,215 --> 01:01:24,719 Even all the commoners outside the palace know about you. 834 01:01:25,155 --> 01:01:27,250 It is an honour to meet you. 835 01:01:27,524 --> 01:01:29,349 I was on my way out too. 836 01:01:29,524 --> 01:01:30,719 Let us go together. 837 01:01:31,425 --> 01:01:33,489 Oh, I came from that way. 838 01:01:33,894 --> 01:01:35,460 I was confused as it is too dark now. 839 01:01:41,734 --> 01:01:43,369 Slain like this. 840 01:01:44,504 --> 01:01:46,575 Gosh, he's so chatty. 841 01:01:46,575 --> 01:01:48,015 He won't stop talking even for a second. 842 01:01:48,015 --> 01:01:50,969 That is why it is a little spooky here. 843 01:01:51,484 --> 01:01:56,179 And that is the reason His Majesty has a nightmare every night. 844 01:01:57,115 --> 01:01:58,250 Nightmare? 845 01:01:59,454 --> 01:02:02,655 His Majesty has been having the same nightmare... 846 01:02:02,655 --> 01:02:05,124 every night since his Ganghwa days. 847 01:02:05,124 --> 01:02:06,320 It is about... 848 01:02:06,965 --> 01:02:09,630 being accused of treason... 849 01:02:09,934 --> 01:02:11,159 and getting beheaded. 850 01:02:16,805 --> 01:02:18,144 I apologize I did not recognize you. 851 01:02:18,144 --> 01:02:20,869 Do not worry. Countless people walk in and out of this gate daily. 852 01:02:23,374 --> 01:02:24,779 (Lee Saeng Mang) 853 01:02:32,684 --> 01:02:35,254 Since I made such a good friend today, 854 01:02:35,254 --> 01:02:37,453 I would like to visit a kisaeng parlour. 855 01:02:37,454 --> 01:02:38,820 Which one is the best? 856 01:02:39,465 --> 01:02:42,429 Oktajeong. It is the best one. 857 01:02:43,265 --> 01:02:45,805 The ladies' laughter sounds like what you hear... 858 01:02:45,805 --> 01:02:48,969 when you beat a jade tablet. Hence the name, Oktajeong. 859 01:02:51,104 --> 01:02:52,570 Please join me. 860 01:02:52,774 --> 01:02:54,444 Look at the bright moon. 861 01:02:54,445 --> 01:02:57,040 It's the perfect night to have some fun. 862 01:02:59,584 --> 01:03:00,739 Here you go. 863 01:03:01,015 --> 01:03:02,110 Let's go. 864 01:03:02,515 --> 01:03:04,480 - Take it easy. - Thank you. 865 01:03:06,285 --> 01:03:08,690 We seem to be around the same age, 866 01:03:08,894 --> 01:03:12,759 and we even share the same hobby. I am very glad that we met. 867 01:03:13,225 --> 01:03:16,790 Oh, right. You have not told me your name yet. 868 01:03:16,934 --> 01:03:18,060 What is your name? 869 01:03:18,434 --> 01:03:20,060 I'm Lee Saeng Mang. 870 01:03:24,905 --> 01:03:28,670 Lee Saeng Mang, as in "A failure in this lifetime". 871 01:03:33,144 --> 01:03:34,279 Take it easy. 872 01:03:39,854 --> 01:03:41,489 What is your name? 873 01:03:44,095 --> 01:03:45,389 Yes, that's it. 874 01:03:51,164 --> 01:03:53,329 Oh, my apologies. 875 01:04:02,745 --> 01:04:04,670 You are a woman. 876 01:04:05,345 --> 01:04:07,584 What are you talking about? I'm obviously a man. 877 01:04:07,584 --> 01:04:11,520 We do not let women in here as customers. 878 01:04:18,095 --> 01:04:22,029 Girls, come and greet this young master! 879 01:04:42,854 --> 01:04:44,210 Yes! 880 01:04:50,055 --> 01:04:52,590 It is an honour to meet you. 881 01:05:00,635 --> 01:05:02,869 Please allow me to pour you one... 882 01:05:08,115 --> 01:05:10,869 I never have more than three drinks a day. 883 01:05:11,314 --> 01:05:12,785 I have already had two, 884 01:05:12,785 --> 01:05:15,679 and I wish to have the last one with a friend of mine. 885 01:05:17,715 --> 01:05:20,179 He is a man of principle. 886 01:05:22,354 --> 01:05:26,460 His son recently passed the civil service examination. 887 01:05:27,195 --> 01:05:28,429 Congratulations. 888 01:05:28,734 --> 01:05:31,393 Even though he is very competent, 889 01:05:31,394 --> 01:05:33,900 he was not able to get a good position in Hanyang. 890 01:05:34,834 --> 01:05:37,604 If you can guide him, I will be happy to pay you... 891 01:05:37,604 --> 01:05:39,900 no matter how much you ask for. 892 01:05:41,845 --> 01:05:43,770 Are you asking me to sell you... 893 01:05:43,975 --> 01:05:46,940 a government position for money? 894 01:05:47,184 --> 01:05:49,449 Well, what I meant was... 895 01:05:50,115 --> 01:05:52,754 I would just like to express my deep gratitude. 896 01:05:52,754 --> 01:05:56,420 From what I know, your son passed the exam a while ago. 897 01:05:57,155 --> 01:05:59,489 - Why come to me now? - That is... 898 01:06:02,734 --> 01:06:05,360 You must have reached out to the Pungyang Jo clan first. 899 01:06:07,635 --> 01:06:12,175 My wife is their distant relative. 900 01:06:12,175 --> 01:06:13,900 Please forgive me. 901 01:06:25,485 --> 01:06:27,855 I understand you are deeply worried... 902 01:06:27,855 --> 01:06:30,225 that your smart, competent son might not be able... 903 01:06:30,225 --> 01:06:32,490 to achieve his goals due to the family's past mistakes. 904 01:06:33,525 --> 01:06:37,459 I will help him clear his name and become a royal secretary. 905 01:06:38,265 --> 01:06:39,499 A royal secretary? 906 01:06:40,034 --> 01:06:43,200 Thank you. Thank you very much! 907 01:06:43,435 --> 01:06:44,799 And you do not need to pay me. 908 01:06:45,544 --> 01:06:48,709 I just need a friend. 909 01:06:50,244 --> 01:06:52,179 Someone who would gladly risk his life for me. 910 01:06:54,185 --> 01:06:57,855 As of this moment, everyone in my family... 911 01:06:57,855 --> 01:06:59,780 will gladly do that for you, my lord. 912 01:07:04,965 --> 01:07:06,690 Pour me one, 913 01:07:07,025 --> 01:07:08,894 since we are friends now. 914 01:07:08,895 --> 01:07:11,959 Yes! I am much obliged. 915 01:07:21,504 --> 01:07:24,410 - All right, come on in! - Okay. 916 01:07:25,944 --> 01:07:28,549 We shall drink until we drop. 917 01:07:28,555 --> 01:07:31,310 We will let it all go and have some serious fun! 918 01:07:33,925 --> 01:07:35,219 My gosh. 919 01:07:35,425 --> 01:07:37,450 Take me too. 920 01:07:37,654 --> 01:07:40,164 - Gosh! - Look here! 921 01:07:40,164 --> 01:07:41,959 Here, drink this. 922 01:07:42,395 --> 01:07:44,194 - There we go. - Nice. 923 01:07:44,194 --> 01:07:46,200 Young Master! 924 01:07:47,735 --> 01:07:49,629 You're so handsome. 925 01:07:50,834 --> 01:07:56,315 Which one of you will have the pleasure of... 926 01:07:56,315 --> 01:07:58,679 undressing me tonight? 927 01:08:06,324 --> 01:08:08,080 I have been a kisaeng for 20 years, 928 01:08:08,595 --> 01:08:11,990 yet I have never seen such a pervert before. 929 01:08:13,194 --> 01:08:16,929 - Here, have a drink. - Come on. Do not be like that. 930 01:08:34,145 --> 01:08:36,150 This is awful. 931 01:08:38,385 --> 01:08:42,219 I cannot believe we are drinking alone at a place like this. 932 01:08:43,254 --> 01:08:45,759 It is not the time to complain about such a thing. 933 01:08:45,794 --> 01:08:48,759 We thought it would be at the secret storehouse, but it was not there. 934 01:08:48,994 --> 01:08:51,134 That leaves us with one option. 935 01:08:51,135 --> 01:08:52,364 The Queen's father's residence. 936 01:08:52,364 --> 01:08:56,370 But they want to appoint him as the royal guard commander, 937 01:08:56,475 --> 01:08:58,200 which means it will be even harder to sneak in now. 938 01:08:58,374 --> 01:09:00,099 They want control over the Royal Guard Division... 939 01:09:00,444 --> 01:09:02,944 because they want the King's life in the palms of their hands. 940 01:09:02,944 --> 01:09:06,610 It is only a matter of time before the guards' disguise is caught. 941 01:09:06,614 --> 01:09:09,879 What? Then this is a dangerous situation. 942 01:09:10,315 --> 01:09:13,185 If they get caught and have to disband, 943 01:09:13,185 --> 01:09:15,555 going after the corrupt officials at night... 944 01:09:15,555 --> 01:09:17,794 and raiding storehouses to find illegal ledgers... 945 01:09:17,794 --> 01:09:19,864 will be our job. 946 01:09:19,864 --> 01:09:21,224 So I will be a public official during the day... 947 01:09:21,225 --> 01:09:22,294 and an assassin at night? 948 01:09:22,294 --> 01:09:25,089 I will be overworked. 949 01:09:26,004 --> 01:09:27,400 Gosh. 950 01:09:28,374 --> 01:09:31,969 Did you make me leave Ganghwa to work me like a dog? 951 01:09:35,145 --> 01:09:36,845 On my way to Hanyang, 952 01:09:36,845 --> 01:09:40,480 my heart was filled with ambition and big dreams. 953 01:09:41,614 --> 01:09:44,950 "I shall use my friend and become successful." 954 01:09:47,185 --> 01:09:50,354 I told you that I wished to save our rotting, corrupt country, 955 01:09:50,355 --> 01:09:52,560 and you decided to follow along. 956 01:09:53,765 --> 01:09:55,965 You did not word it like that. 957 01:09:55,965 --> 01:09:58,830 You always talked about Hanyang, so I asked you about it. 958 01:09:59,065 --> 01:10:01,200 And this is exactly what you said. 959 01:10:05,444 --> 01:10:07,299 Why go to Hanyang? 960 01:10:11,175 --> 01:10:15,509 Joseon is rotting. I want to teach those scoundrels a lesson! 961 01:10:22,095 --> 01:10:23,320 Right, I did. 962 01:10:24,824 --> 01:10:27,094 It sounded so cool, 963 01:10:27,095 --> 01:10:29,065 but I had no idea that meant I had to work this hard. 964 01:10:29,065 --> 01:10:32,900 I was such an idiot back then. 965 01:10:34,735 --> 01:10:36,799 Do you think you have changed a lot? 966 01:10:42,574 --> 01:10:45,485 Are they trying to obtain control over the Royal Guard Division... 967 01:10:45,485 --> 01:10:47,240 because they have figured out what we are up to? 968 01:10:47,345 --> 01:10:48,454 No way. 969 01:10:48,454 --> 01:10:50,355 Had that been the case, they would have sent someone here... 970 01:10:50,355 --> 01:10:51,950 to eavesdrop on our conversation. 971 01:10:52,454 --> 01:10:53,650 Wait, that is true. 972 01:10:59,425 --> 01:11:01,020 What is your name? 973 01:11:01,794 --> 01:11:03,530 Gosh, this is so uncomfortable. 974 01:11:06,204 --> 01:11:07,499 Gosh, I am drunk. 975 01:11:12,345 --> 01:11:14,700 Where is the washroom? 976 01:11:19,185 --> 01:11:20,810 There it is. 977 01:11:26,824 --> 01:11:30,150 (Women's Room, Men's Room) 978 01:11:38,664 --> 01:11:39,799 What? 979 01:11:53,185 --> 01:11:54,639 Hey. 980 01:11:56,855 --> 01:11:58,009 I'm jealous. 981 01:11:58,925 --> 01:12:00,980 I used to have that too. 982 01:12:01,725 --> 01:12:05,219 But it's no longer mine. 983 01:12:07,294 --> 01:12:09,759 Bye, my dragon. 984 01:12:10,235 --> 01:12:12,759 Goodbye, my dragon. 985 01:12:16,534 --> 01:12:18,639 I can't even relieve myself standing up. 986 01:12:20,544 --> 01:12:22,043 In this unfair world, it's a privilege granted... 987 01:12:22,044 --> 01:12:23,370 only to those who have it. 988 01:12:24,544 --> 01:12:27,810 I'm so sad that I no longer want to pee. 989 01:12:28,145 --> 01:12:29,849 Even my tears have dried up. 990 01:12:44,935 --> 01:12:47,099 I no longer have my dragon. 991 01:12:47,704 --> 01:12:49,530 Even my dragon balls are gone. 992 01:12:50,935 --> 01:12:53,099 It would've been better to just die. 993 01:12:54,105 --> 01:12:56,940 This is so cruel. Why must you do this to me? Why? 994 01:12:59,114 --> 01:13:00,679 - Pour me one. - Here. 995 01:13:04,815 --> 01:13:06,284 My, this is nice. 996 01:13:06,284 --> 01:13:09,049 What are we going to do about this? 997 01:13:12,194 --> 01:13:13,360 What? 998 01:13:14,595 --> 01:13:16,265 Do you think they have also figured out... 999 01:13:16,265 --> 01:13:18,900 that the blood on the marital bed was actually pig's blood? 1000 01:13:19,034 --> 01:13:21,635 The fact that they want to give that position to the Queen's father... 1001 01:13:21,635 --> 01:13:24,929 means they have no idea what we are up to. 1002 01:13:25,175 --> 01:13:26,539 Otherwise, 1003 01:13:27,574 --> 01:13:30,139 you and Officer Hong would have been beheaded already. 1004 01:13:33,145 --> 01:13:34,744 Then why, all of a sudden... 1005 01:13:34,744 --> 01:13:36,614 The only change is that the Queen... 1006 01:13:36,614 --> 01:13:38,379 and Royal Noble Consort Eui are now in the palace. 1007 01:13:39,624 --> 01:13:42,120 The Queen must want to keep Royal Noble Consort Eui in check. 1008 01:13:43,954 --> 01:13:45,324 She is pointing the sword... 1009 01:13:45,324 --> 01:13:47,759 at her husband's neck as soon as the wedding is over? 1010 01:13:48,794 --> 01:13:50,690 That woman scares me. 1011 01:13:51,364 --> 01:13:52,904 Considering what happened, 1012 01:13:52,904 --> 01:13:54,830 we should stop looking for it for the time being. 1013 01:13:55,164 --> 01:13:56,574 We are preparing for... 1014 01:13:56,574 --> 01:13:58,770 a justified war against those in power. 1015 01:13:58,874 --> 01:14:02,070 The only way we can punish them is... 1016 01:14:02,215 --> 01:14:06,179 if we manage to find documents to prove their corrupt acts. 1017 01:14:07,685 --> 01:14:10,410 The double bookkeeping is at the core of it, so we cannot... 1018 01:14:11,015 --> 01:14:12,379 delay getting our hands on their ledgers. 1019 01:14:12,584 --> 01:14:14,480 Then what do we do? 1020 01:14:14,725 --> 01:14:17,589 We will just let them take the royal guard commander position. 1021 01:14:18,624 --> 01:14:20,095 - However... - If we throw bait, 1022 01:14:20,095 --> 01:14:21,425 they will be all over it... 1023 01:14:21,425 --> 01:14:23,560 and fail to see what is really going on around them. 1024 01:14:23,664 --> 01:14:25,700 He will be preoccupied with his new position, 1025 01:14:26,004 --> 01:14:28,870 and it will help us figure out where the ledgers are. 1026 01:14:29,735 --> 01:14:32,645 As for the position, we can take it away from him... 1027 01:14:32,645 --> 01:14:34,169 when he thinks that it is fully his. 1028 01:14:34,204 --> 01:14:36,110 Protecting the position from them is hard, 1029 01:14:36,374 --> 01:14:37,810 but getting it back will be even harder. 1030 01:14:37,914 --> 01:14:40,179 Only a true warrior deserves to lead the Royal Guard Division. 1031 01:14:40,414 --> 01:14:42,385 I understand that he will be a mere puppet, 1032 01:14:42,385 --> 01:14:43,715 but he will not be able to last... 1033 01:14:43,715 --> 01:14:45,379 if he is physically unfit for the job. 1034 01:14:47,185 --> 01:14:48,525 We will plan a little accident... 1035 01:14:48,525 --> 01:14:50,994 on his first day at the new job. 1036 01:14:50,994 --> 01:14:54,389 But what if Kim Mun Geun is more quick-witted than we think... 1037 01:14:55,324 --> 01:14:57,330 and figure out who the guards really are? 1038 01:14:58,494 --> 01:15:00,629 Then we will make sure to protect the Royal Guard Division... 1039 01:15:01,204 --> 01:15:03,034 and get our hands on the ledgers. 1040 01:15:03,034 --> 01:15:04,999 It will be our last resort. 1041 01:15:05,334 --> 01:15:07,370 If you already know of a way, why not just do it now? 1042 01:15:07,675 --> 01:15:09,440 What is that "last resort"? 1043 01:15:13,044 --> 01:15:14,209 Assassination. 1044 01:15:19,685 --> 01:15:21,719 It is bound to happen anyway. 1045 01:15:39,605 --> 01:15:41,700 What is this drab room? 1046 01:16:02,025 --> 01:16:03,230 Darn it. 1047 01:16:03,794 --> 01:16:05,190 The bell is ringing! 1048 01:16:15,675 --> 01:16:17,114 That was the Queen, right? 1049 01:16:17,114 --> 01:16:19,284 Did she follow us here disguised as a man? 1050 01:16:19,284 --> 01:16:20,780 We must not let her leave. 1051 01:16:20,944 --> 01:16:23,855 We do not even know how much of our conversation she heard. 1052 01:16:23,855 --> 01:16:25,509 And I am sure someone is here with her. 1053 01:16:25,584 --> 01:16:28,379 Which means, we must run after her and silence her. 1054 01:16:35,794 --> 01:16:36,929 Your Majesty. 1055 01:16:45,944 --> 01:16:48,440 Do not let your personal feelings get in the way. 1056 01:16:51,515 --> 01:16:53,209 I will do it myself. 1057 01:17:35,124 --> 01:17:36,249 10. 1058 01:17:39,565 --> 01:17:41,120 11. 1059 01:17:42,765 --> 01:17:45,190 Gosh, I'll be in trouble if I don't make it back on time. 1060 01:17:45,294 --> 01:17:46,459 Darn it. 1061 01:19:02,444 --> 01:19:06,879 (Mr. Queen) 1062 01:19:22,994 --> 01:19:25,704 Your Highness, do not trust anybody. 1063 01:19:25,704 --> 01:19:27,629 Be especially careful of those who are close to you. 1064 01:19:29,334 --> 01:19:31,704 You know who did it. 1065 01:19:31,704 --> 01:19:32,845 The culprit is... 1066 01:19:32,845 --> 01:19:34,704 If the Queen heard everything, 1067 01:19:34,704 --> 01:19:37,209 bloodshed is bound to occur. 1068 01:19:37,345 --> 01:19:38,345 Who are you? 1069 01:19:38,345 --> 01:19:40,815 How dare a woman set foot in here? 1070 01:19:40,815 --> 01:19:42,515 When I'm here, 1071 01:19:42,515 --> 01:19:43,985 I'm the boss. 1072 01:19:43,985 --> 01:19:45,849 Is this how you hold it?