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The number one
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tvN for joy.
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Fifteen.
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CAPTIVATING THE KING
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ALL CHARACTERS, LOCATIONS,
ORGANIZATIONS, AND INCIDENTS
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EPISODE 9
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How come I never realized
that you are a woman?
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I only had eyes for you
and wanted you from the outset.
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Goodness.
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Why are you running away
when you are here to see me?
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Here.
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Oh, that is cold!
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I finally understand…
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why my heart was torn into pieces
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after sending you to your death.
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Return this stone…
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to its original spot.
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Convey these words to Mongwoo.
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"There is absolutely no meaning…
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behind saving you."
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"Our bond
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has been severed
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and my regrets have faded away.
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I wish you a peaceful life."
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Go this instant.
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What do you mean Mongwoo disappeared?
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After Courtesan Hongjang died,
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he ran away in shock,
only to end up falling off a cliff.
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However, his whereabouts are unclear.
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According to the patrolmen,
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a tiger probably took him.
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Shut your mouth.
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That cannot be.
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Order the men
to find Mongwoo this instant.
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Respectfully,
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I have already searched
the cliff he fell from
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and even every corner of the area.
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Yet, I still could not
find a trace of him.
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It is for certain
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that Mongwoo has died.
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No…
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Your Majesty.
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Your Majesty.
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Do not touch me.
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I truly do not understand, Your Majesty.
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What could he have meant to you
for you to suffer so?
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He…
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was my left-hand man.
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My left hand that I had to cut off
to ascend to the throne.
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You should be careful too.
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You never know
when I might cut off my remaining hand.
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Back then,
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the royal physician
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who claimed to have treated the wound
on your back was lying.
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I would have gotten caught
if I were treated.
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And as getting caught
would only lead to death,
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I desperately pleaded with him.
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If you are intending to punish him,
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please punish me instead.
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You have deceived me on all counts.
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Was there any truth
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to your words to me so far?
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If you order me to answer,
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I shall do so, Your Majesty.
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I will not…
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ask any questions of you.
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I will not ask what your real name is,
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why you are disguising yourself as a man,
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or what you have done
and where you have been…
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for the past three years
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to finally return before my eyes
to drive me into madness.
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Since long ago,
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without my conscious knowledge,
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I have fallen in love with you,
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and you have felt the same way.
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For now, this is enough.
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I will not bed you…
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nor dismiss you from my quarters.
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Your Majesty.
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You cannot be crueler than this.
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How could you ask me
to endure such indignity?
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I, too, am enduring one.
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You must endure as well.
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That is a royal command.
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My lord.
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A letter arrived from the palace.
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His Majesty did not bed
Senior Court Lady Dong
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and left the palace instead.
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I thought he would at least
pretend to bed her.
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His Majesty's affection
for the gidaeryeong
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must run deeper than we expected.
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This consummation
was clearly set out to fail.
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As the court forced this on him,
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it was only natural
for His Majesty to run away.
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The court did insist,
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but it was Her Royal Highness's wish.
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So what?
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Would you take your life
should she insist?
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Great Lord!
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Please do mind your tone
to the Chief State Councilor!
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I am holding back.
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Do you really want to see the worst?
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Great Lord.
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The Border Defense Council
has gathered here
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to discuss important state matters
on His Majesty's behalf.
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If you cannot keep your temper
under control, go home and rest.
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I apologize, Lord Park.
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I was over the line.
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It has been over a month
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since we have received word
that the Qing's envoy
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has reached Paju.
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They are inspecting various areas
under the pretense of sightseeing.
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A recent report requested
an immediate dispatch of an envoy escort,
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citing financial burden
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as the envoy's party spends at least
1,000 nyang in silver for each feast.
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An envoy escort?
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If we send a nobody,
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they may feign dissatisfaction
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and threaten to return to the Qing.
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Podan, the chief envoy,
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is not the type
to cause trouble without reason.
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However,
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Jung Je-pyo, the vice envoy, is different.
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Then who do you suggest
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to send as an envoy escort?
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Why are you all looking at me?
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The title may sound grand,
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but the post only exists
to serve Jung Je-pyo.
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Now that he has been
promoted to vice envoy,
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he will expect more compensation.
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I am sick and tired of pouring money
into a bottomless pit.
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I will have you know
that my fortune is not unlimited.
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If you refuse, we will not force you.
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There are many others
who are willing to supply funds.
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Is that so?
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The Royal Treasury's funds cannot be used
without His Majesty's permission.
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Who in their right mind
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would bear such a huge expense
other than me?
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Let him in.
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Podan carries a letter declaring
the Emperor's ascent to the throne.
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The envoy escort
should at least be a full minister!
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The Third Minister of Rites is too lowly!
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Vice Envoy Jung Je-pyo and I
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are old acquaintances who get along well.
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I am confident that I can escort them
to the capital in a few days.
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Please entrust me with this task.
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Those of you who are against sending him,
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raise your hands.
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Except for one vote,
we are all in agreement
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to send Yoo Hyun-bo as the envoy escort.
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His Majesty will not approve of this.
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I shall secure his approval,
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so you need not worry.
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I will not forget
the generosity and the trust
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you have shown me today.
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Is anyone outside?
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Have you woken up, Your Majesty?
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I will return to the palace.
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Get ready.
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Yes, Your Majesty.
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Sang-hwa, you will remain here
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and convey my command
when the gidaeryeong awakes.
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Please speak.
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"As you evaded my men
and intoxicated yourself last night,
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thereby abandoning your duties,
your crime is grave."
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"You are not to come to the palace
for the time being
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and to await my orders
while confined to your lodgings."
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Yes, Your Majesty.
I will convey your command.
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That cannot be
for your father's court robe.
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Why are you embroidering it?
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This is for Hongjang.
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She has taken good care of me,
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but I have never returned her kindness.
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My lady.
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Your father is home.
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Father.
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Hee-soo.
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Is it that you dislike marriage
or Kim Myung-ha?
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I will get married.
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When I find the right man, that is.
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You mean someone
who can beat you at baduk?
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What if he is a white-haired sage?
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If that is my fate,
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I must accept it.
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Well, that is troublesome.
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I am traveling under a royal command.
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As a criminal.
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I will return safely
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like I always have.
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Father…
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My dear.
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You must also
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stay safe and sound.
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Do you understand?
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You look as if you have seen a ghost.
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When one encounters the fearsome captain
of the Special Firearms Unit,
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anyone would be surprised.
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I have a royal command for you.
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Please speak.
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You are not to come to the palace
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and stay confined to your lodgings.
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If I am to stay confined,
that means he has given me a punishment.
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May I ask the reason?
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The crime of neglecting your duties
due to intoxication.
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An incident like last night
cannot reoccur.
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While serving your penalty,
you are not to leave the premises.
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Do you understand me?
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I shall do as you say.
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My lady!
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My lady!
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Goodness.
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Gosh, you startled me.
My heart almost skipped a beat.
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Is Lady Hee-soo not here?
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She did not stay with you last night?
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What are you saying?
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Lady Hee-soo stayed out last night?
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What if she was taken
by the patrol troops overnight?
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If that were the case,
she would have sent word in the morning.
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I guess she would have.
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This is the first time she has disappeared
since three years ago.
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Wait, where is Master Chu?
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He left upon paru to see Master Choam.
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PARU: THE CURFEW LIFT BELL
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I will go wait outside the palace
just in case.
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- What in the world…
- My goodness.
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My la…
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- My lord!
- Gosh, my lord!
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Goodness, my lord.
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We were worried sick about you.
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Where have you been all night?
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I apologize for worrying you.
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Things happened.
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You should come in and rest.
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I will prepare breakfast.
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- Go ahead.
- All right.
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My goodness.
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I will leave you to rest, my lord.
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Goodness.
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Are you so bent on being the death of me?
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Seriously, are you doing this
to drive me crazy?
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It does not seem like
you spent the night outside.
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Tell me, where did you spend the night?
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My lady, this is…
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I went to my house.
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For what reason, all of a sudden?
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You told me
not to even look in that direction
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in case we run into someone we know.
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You must be deeply distressed.
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You should have told me
if you wanted to go visit.
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Stay here and rest.
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I will bring your breakfast soon.
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We should hurry before you are late.
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I cannot go to the palace
for the time being.
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I have been ordered to stay confined.
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What?
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Confinement?
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Is that not a punishment?
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What could they possibly punish you for?
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What happened?
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Tell me the reason.
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Goodness.
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00:26:41,421 --> 00:26:44,966
Did the King become enraged
over the rumors of his attraction to men
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00:26:45,550 --> 00:26:48,261
that delighted Jeomine so much?
269
00:26:49,179 --> 00:26:50,305
What do we do?
270
00:26:50,389 --> 00:26:51,932
The Qing's envoy will arrive soon.
271
00:26:56,728 --> 00:26:59,773
Let us not worry too much, my lady.
272
00:27:00,732 --> 00:27:02,234
They say you can always
273
00:27:02,317 --> 00:27:05,195
find a way out of a tiger's den
if only you pull yourself together.
274
00:27:05,904 --> 00:27:07,739
I am sure some other means will come up.
275
00:27:08,657 --> 00:27:09,741
It is not that.
276
00:27:12,452 --> 00:27:14,204
Then what is the reason?
277
00:27:18,667 --> 00:27:20,335
Why? What is it?
278
00:27:24,673 --> 00:27:26,258
The King has found out…
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that I am a woman.
280
00:27:49,571 --> 00:27:51,448
Senior Court Lady Dong is missing.
281
00:27:53,742 --> 00:27:56,203
Actually, due to the incident yesterday,
282
00:27:56,286 --> 00:27:58,622
she has fallen ill and feverish.
283
00:27:59,748 --> 00:28:02,417
I ordered her
not to come to serve you today.
284
00:28:10,091 --> 00:28:11,676
I must see Court Lady Dong.
285
00:28:12,219 --> 00:28:13,386
Go summon her.
286
00:28:19,059 --> 00:28:20,352
Why are you standing around?
287
00:28:20,435 --> 00:28:21,728
I ordered you to summon her.
288
00:28:22,896 --> 00:28:24,397
I beg for your pardon.
289
00:28:27,317 --> 00:28:28,443
Your Majesty!
290
00:28:28,527 --> 00:28:30,612
Please take my life!
291
00:28:33,031 --> 00:28:34,699
Did the Queen Dowager command it?
292
00:28:43,041 --> 00:28:44,751
Where is Court Lady Dong?
293
00:28:46,253 --> 00:28:47,212
Drag her out.
294
00:28:48,630 --> 00:28:50,382
If you value your lives,
295
00:28:50,966 --> 00:28:52,425
step back.
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00:28:52,509 --> 00:28:53,677
You wench!
297
00:28:54,261 --> 00:28:56,721
How dare you disobey
Her Royal Highness's order?
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00:28:56,805 --> 00:28:58,557
As I serve His Majesty,
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00:28:58,640 --> 00:29:00,392
I will only take orders from him.
300
00:29:01,685 --> 00:29:02,894
His Majesty's orders?
301
00:29:04,771 --> 00:29:06,439
No one will fall for that now.
302
00:29:06,523 --> 00:29:09,150
Your lies were uncovered
due to yesterday's event.
303
00:29:09,234 --> 00:29:10,777
How dare you act high and mighty?
304
00:29:11,611 --> 00:29:12,821
What are you waiting for?
305
00:29:12,904 --> 00:29:14,281
Drag her out this moment!
306
00:29:14,364 --> 00:29:15,323
If any one of you
307
00:29:15,949 --> 00:29:17,409
dares to lay a finger on me,
308
00:29:18,577 --> 00:29:20,287
I shall make a request to His Majesty
309
00:29:21,246 --> 00:29:25,292
to have every limb of your body severed,
starting with those fingers.
310
00:29:33,842 --> 00:29:37,095
Why are you having so much trouble
dragging out a mere court lady?
311
00:29:38,096 --> 00:29:39,139
My apologies.
312
00:29:39,639 --> 00:29:43,184
She put up a fight
with such a vicious attitude.
313
00:29:43,685 --> 00:29:45,562
It was impossible to lay a finger on her.
314
00:29:46,479 --> 00:29:49,024
Order the adjunct overseers
to expel her from the palace.
315
00:29:49,941 --> 00:29:51,359
Yes, Your Royal Highness.
316
00:29:52,569 --> 00:29:55,947
Your Royal Highness, His Majesty is here.
317
00:29:57,782 --> 00:29:59,159
Let him in.
318
00:30:13,214 --> 00:30:16,134
I hope you had
a comfortable night, Mother.
319
00:30:18,970 --> 00:30:20,639
I did indeed, Your Majesty.
320
00:30:34,110 --> 00:30:35,236
Mother.
321
00:30:37,155 --> 00:30:38,406
I am thinking of bestowing
322
00:30:39,574 --> 00:30:42,285
the former First Senior Consort's abode
on Senior Court Lady Dong.
323
00:30:42,369 --> 00:30:43,828
What do you think?
324
00:30:48,708 --> 00:30:49,751
Your Majesty.
325
00:30:50,877 --> 00:30:54,798
For what reason are you allowing her
to have her own place?
326
00:30:54,881 --> 00:30:56,049
From what I heard,
327
00:30:56,800 --> 00:30:59,302
you and she did not even
consummate your union.
328
00:30:59,386 --> 00:31:03,556
Such an event is a mere formality.
329
00:31:04,057 --> 00:31:06,601
She has served me for long
330
00:31:07,185 --> 00:31:09,187
and will continue to do so in the future.
331
00:31:09,270 --> 00:31:11,523
It is only right for her
to have her own place.
332
00:31:13,108 --> 00:31:14,776
If Court Lady Dong wishes for it,
333
00:31:15,485 --> 00:31:17,487
I will appoint her as a concubine as well.
334
00:31:18,655 --> 00:31:20,907
That is ridiculous.
335
00:31:22,117 --> 00:31:24,327
You should not allow her
a personal residence either.
336
00:31:26,204 --> 00:31:28,289
Why do you disapprove of it?
337
00:31:28,373 --> 00:31:31,459
Did you not want her to bear my son?
338
00:31:32,210 --> 00:31:35,130
I am only trying to honor
you and the court's wishes.
339
00:31:35,213 --> 00:31:37,882
Are you trying to mock me?
340
00:31:38,883 --> 00:31:41,428
As the feeble Queen
could not bear you an heir,
341
00:31:41,511 --> 00:31:43,054
I approved of the consummation
342
00:31:43,805 --> 00:31:47,100
in tears and heartbreak
only to secure an heir to your bloodline.
343
00:31:48,518 --> 00:31:49,769
Forgive me,
344
00:31:50,478 --> 00:31:52,772
but the feeble one is not the Queen
345
00:31:53,565 --> 00:31:54,983
but me.
346
00:31:56,401 --> 00:31:57,736
We should not be so greedy.
347
00:31:58,319 --> 00:32:00,155
How could a bud sprout
348
00:32:00,238 --> 00:32:02,323
when no seed has been sown in the field?
349
00:32:02,407 --> 00:32:03,658
Do you not agree, My Queen?
350
00:32:04,743 --> 00:32:07,245
Mind your words, Your Majesty!
351
00:32:09,581 --> 00:32:11,916
Look at her.
352
00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:13,126
How pathetic.
353
00:32:14,586 --> 00:32:17,088
I apologize, Your Royal Highness.
354
00:32:19,299 --> 00:32:21,509
No man can understand heaven's will
355
00:32:22,343 --> 00:32:24,637
as no child can ever fathom
their mother's heart.
356
00:32:25,430 --> 00:32:26,598
I do not want to see any of you.
357
00:32:27,182 --> 00:32:28,725
Everyone, leave this moment!
358
00:32:30,185 --> 00:32:32,937
Your Royal Highness,
I am to blame for this.
359
00:32:33,021 --> 00:32:36,316
Please do not be upset and forgive us.
360
00:32:36,399 --> 00:32:38,651
- Please forgive us, Your Royal Highness.
- Please forgive us, Your Royal Highness.
361
00:32:48,828 --> 00:32:49,871
Mother.
362
00:32:50,413 --> 00:32:53,333
I shall excuse myself
as I have matters of state to tend to.
363
00:32:58,254 --> 00:32:59,339
Your Majesty.
364
00:33:23,696 --> 00:33:24,614
Your Majesty.
365
00:33:27,450 --> 00:33:29,577
You have my approval
366
00:33:29,661 --> 00:33:31,704
to skip today's greetings
and return to your quarters.
367
00:33:32,455 --> 00:33:33,331
Pardon?
368
00:33:33,414 --> 00:33:34,541
For what reason…
369
00:33:35,542 --> 00:33:36,918
Forgive me for saying this,
370
00:33:37,418 --> 00:33:40,922
but I have learned
that a greeting is not to be skipped
371
00:33:41,506 --> 00:33:43,049
as it goes against the etiquette
372
00:33:43,550 --> 00:33:46,344
and is deemed a failure of filial duty.
373
00:33:46,427 --> 00:33:48,138
Has the Queen Dowager taught you that
374
00:33:48,221 --> 00:33:49,931
whenever I skipped my greetings?
375
00:33:52,183 --> 00:33:53,268
Yes.
376
00:33:59,524 --> 00:34:03,945
The Queen Dowager is deeply upset,
even more so than ever.
377
00:34:04,028 --> 00:34:06,114
Do you think you can handle it?
378
00:34:06,197 --> 00:34:08,074
Living in the palace,
379
00:34:08,158 --> 00:34:10,952
at times, I must carry out duties
that I do not desire.
380
00:34:11,870 --> 00:34:15,331
Also, such are things
I cannot entirely avoid.
381
00:34:16,291 --> 00:34:18,251
Her fury finds itself back to me
in the end.
382
00:34:21,713 --> 00:34:24,257
I have learned a lesson from you,
Grand Prince Munseong.
383
00:34:25,049 --> 00:34:26,551
Make sure you greet her properly
384
00:34:28,428 --> 00:34:29,637
and return to your duties.
385
00:34:38,813 --> 00:34:39,898
Lord Park!
386
00:34:41,149 --> 00:34:44,485
Do you not know
what His Majesty thinks of Yoo Hyun-bo?
387
00:34:44,569 --> 00:34:47,197
He will not approve of
this recommendation.
388
00:34:47,280 --> 00:34:50,408
His Majesty will approve of
the Border Defense Council's decision.
389
00:34:50,909 --> 00:34:54,412
If he wishes to keep Gidaeryeong Kang
at Yeongchwijeong, that is.
390
00:34:55,455 --> 00:34:56,789
What do you mean by that?
391
00:35:09,844 --> 00:35:12,347
I have brought
what you have asked for, Lord Park.
392
00:35:12,430 --> 00:35:15,683
These are the petitions seeking
an immediate removal of the gidaeryeong.
393
00:35:17,018 --> 00:35:18,895
Gidaeryeong Kang Mong-woo…
394
00:35:20,772 --> 00:35:22,982
is indeed useful in many ways.
395
00:35:24,400 --> 00:35:25,860
Do you not agree?
396
00:35:28,613 --> 00:35:29,530
All right.
397
00:35:29,614 --> 00:35:31,991
Let us go speak to His Majesty.
398
00:35:34,953 --> 00:35:35,912
Lord Park.
399
00:35:37,664 --> 00:35:38,957
I have an urgent matter to report.
400
00:35:39,040 --> 00:35:40,500
Save it for later.
401
00:35:40,583 --> 00:35:42,794
I am on my way
to make a request to His Majesty.
402
00:35:42,877 --> 00:35:44,170
It concerns that very matter.
403
00:35:44,671 --> 00:35:46,130
Last night,
404
00:35:46,214 --> 00:35:49,092
His Majesty ordered the gidaeryeong
to be confined as a punishment.
405
00:35:57,684 --> 00:35:59,102
He seemed to be so fond of him.
406
00:36:00,478 --> 00:36:04,107
His Majesty would not expel
Kang Mong-woo like this, would he?
407
00:36:06,067 --> 00:36:07,235
Who knows?
408
00:36:07,777 --> 00:36:11,197
He may just give out a royal command
to behead Kang Mong-woo tomorrow.
409
00:36:11,281 --> 00:36:12,448
My goodness.
410
00:36:12,532 --> 00:36:14,951
Do not say such an awful thing
even as a joke.
411
00:36:19,038 --> 00:36:20,164
His Majesty
412
00:36:20,248 --> 00:36:22,417
is more than capable of such things.
413
00:36:22,500 --> 00:36:23,459
Do not tell me
414
00:36:24,043 --> 00:36:27,839
you have already forgotten
how my father lost his life.
415
00:36:35,638 --> 00:36:37,682
What shall we do about this?
416
00:36:54,115 --> 00:36:55,074
Your Majesty.
417
00:36:55,575 --> 00:36:59,120
May I truly take up my abode
in the concubines' quarters?
418
00:37:00,121 --> 00:37:03,166
If you wish,
I will appoint you a concubine as well.
419
00:37:08,838 --> 00:37:09,922
As Her Royal Highness
420
00:37:10,715 --> 00:37:12,759
would never allow the appointment,
421
00:37:13,301 --> 00:37:15,136
I will only accept the house.
422
00:37:15,845 --> 00:37:17,138
As you wish.
423
00:37:17,722 --> 00:37:19,182
I am grateful, Your Majesty.
424
00:37:19,807 --> 00:37:21,059
Your Majesty.
425
00:37:21,142 --> 00:37:23,311
The Principal Director
requests an audience.
426
00:37:23,394 --> 00:37:24,604
What shall I do?
427
00:37:27,190 --> 00:37:28,191
Let him in.
428
00:37:54,550 --> 00:37:57,178
You must have heard about
what happened to the gidaeryeong.
429
00:37:58,513 --> 00:38:00,223
What took you so long to seek an audience?
430
00:38:01,724 --> 00:38:02,850
I merely seek
431
00:38:03,643 --> 00:38:05,770
to report what was discussed
by the Border Defense Council
432
00:38:05,853 --> 00:38:08,981
and to ask for your opinion on the matter.
433
00:38:09,482 --> 00:38:10,608
However,
434
00:38:11,776 --> 00:38:14,529
I shall speak of the gidaeryeong's matter
as you have mentioned it.
435
00:38:15,738 --> 00:38:16,823
If I may be candid,
436
00:38:17,573 --> 00:38:19,450
a part of me was hopeful.
437
00:38:20,034 --> 00:38:22,412
As you have broken our promise,
438
00:38:22,495 --> 00:38:25,581
I hoped that you would
adhere to my wishes this time.
439
00:38:26,124 --> 00:38:27,125
However,
440
00:38:27,792 --> 00:38:30,294
you punished the gidaeryeong
by ordering him to stay confined.
441
00:38:30,795 --> 00:38:34,090
I did not expect you
to jump ahead and punish him
442
00:38:34,590 --> 00:38:35,842
before I could speak with you.
443
00:38:35,925 --> 00:38:38,719
I could not sit back and watch
444
00:38:38,803 --> 00:38:40,721
when your next move was so obvious.
445
00:38:42,974 --> 00:38:44,725
I warned you
446
00:38:45,643 --> 00:38:47,395
when Prince Deokseong died, did I not?
447
00:38:50,773 --> 00:38:52,692
That I would not hold back
should it happen again.
448
00:38:55,820 --> 00:38:57,697
Have you forgotten already?
449
00:39:10,376 --> 00:39:13,004
As the envoy escort
who will receive the Qing's envoy,
450
00:39:13,588 --> 00:39:15,923
we seek to send
Yoo Hyun-bo, the Third Minister of Rites.
451
00:39:16,007 --> 00:39:17,341
Please give us your approval.
452
00:39:26,476 --> 00:39:29,187
He is not an appropriate candidate
as the envoy escort.
453
00:39:31,147 --> 00:39:33,983
You are well aware of
the kind of man Jung Je-pyo is.
454
00:39:34,692 --> 00:39:38,446
There is no one better than Yoo Hyun-bo
to handle a man like him.
455
00:39:38,529 --> 00:39:41,866
Since when was Yoo Hyun-bo
such a capable man?
456
00:39:42,950 --> 00:39:46,287
The Qing's envoy is visiting many areas
under the pretense of sightseeing,
457
00:39:46,370 --> 00:39:48,206
looking for any opportunity to fault us.
458
00:39:48,289 --> 00:39:50,875
It would be best to have them
at the capital as soon as possible
459
00:39:50,958 --> 00:39:53,336
to receive the Emperor's letter
and send them back.
460
00:39:58,216 --> 00:39:59,258
Your argument
461
00:40:00,384 --> 00:40:01,886
has merit.
462
00:40:03,846 --> 00:40:05,264
You have three days.
463
00:40:09,644 --> 00:40:11,979
You may appoint Yoo Hyun-bo
as the envoy escort.
464
00:40:12,563 --> 00:40:16,651
However, if the Qing's envoy
does not reach the capital in three days,
465
00:40:17,276 --> 00:40:18,736
both Yoo Hyun-bo
466
00:40:18,819 --> 00:40:22,114
and you, who recommended him,
shall be held responsible.
467
00:40:24,617 --> 00:40:26,911
I also have a condition.
468
00:40:28,287 --> 00:40:30,540
If the Qing's envoy
arrives in the said period,
469
00:40:31,332 --> 00:40:33,626
please dismiss Gidaeryeong Kang Mong-woo
470
00:40:34,335 --> 00:40:36,295
and exile him from the capital.
471
00:40:43,469 --> 00:40:45,012
Would you accept the terms?
472
00:41:02,697 --> 00:41:04,699
I will pour my heart and soul
473
00:41:04,782 --> 00:41:07,034
not to betray your trust in me, my lord.
474
00:41:07,118 --> 00:41:10,496
You must confirm one matter
when you meet Jung Je-pyo.
475
00:41:11,497 --> 00:41:12,707
Please speak.
476
00:41:13,291 --> 00:41:16,836
See if there are other letters
other than the Emperor's letter.
477
00:41:18,629 --> 00:41:20,047
By "other letters,"
478
00:41:20,131 --> 00:41:23,509
whose letter might you be referring to?
479
00:41:24,635 --> 00:41:25,720
Prince Rui's.
480
00:41:28,514 --> 00:41:31,934
Confirm if Jung Je-pyo
has brought Prince Rui's letter first
481
00:41:32,560 --> 00:41:34,645
before compensating him with the riches.
482
00:41:34,729 --> 00:41:35,730
Do you understand?
483
00:41:36,731 --> 00:41:37,732
Yes, my lord.
484
00:41:43,112 --> 00:41:44,530
Move aside!
485
00:42:01,172 --> 00:42:03,924
The Principal Director
must have lost all sense of propriety.
486
00:42:04,008 --> 00:42:06,510
How dare he demand
such an absurd condition to His Majesty?
487
00:42:06,594 --> 00:42:10,306
Yoo Hyun-bo would never be able to
escort the envoy here in three days.
488
00:42:11,349 --> 00:42:13,559
I hope His Majesty
takes this chance to reform
489
00:42:13,643 --> 00:42:15,311
the corrupt Border Defense Council.
490
00:42:15,895 --> 00:42:17,730
Park Jong-hwan is His Majesty's uncle
491
00:42:17,813 --> 00:42:19,565
and the Queen Dowager's
only family member.
492
00:42:20,941 --> 00:42:22,401
I feel heavy at heart
493
00:42:22,985 --> 00:42:26,238
that I seem to have gotten you
on his bad side needlessly.
494
00:42:26,322 --> 00:42:31,285
I only deferred to him until now
for your sake, Your Majesty.
495
00:42:31,786 --> 00:42:34,872
And how did he treat the both of us?
496
00:42:34,955 --> 00:42:37,041
The Principal Director
must come to understand
497
00:42:37,124 --> 00:42:40,461
that even he cannot
have his way in all matters.
498
00:42:45,925 --> 00:42:47,009
Your Majesty.
499
00:42:47,093 --> 00:42:49,720
Grand Prince Munseong
is here to greet you.
500
00:42:49,804 --> 00:42:50,680
Let him in.
501
00:42:56,310 --> 00:42:57,603
Welcome, Grand Prince.
502
00:43:11,826 --> 00:43:13,577
It has been a while, Great Lord.
503
00:43:14,495 --> 00:43:15,496
Your Highness.
504
00:43:15,996 --> 00:43:18,499
It has indeed been a while
since the gisinje.
505
00:43:19,750 --> 00:43:23,546
Had I known the Great Lord was here,
I would have visited you later.
506
00:43:23,629 --> 00:43:24,714
There is no need.
507
00:43:24,797 --> 00:43:27,425
The Great Lord was on his way out.
508
00:43:29,135 --> 00:43:30,136
Is that not right?
509
00:43:30,219 --> 00:43:31,220
Pardon?
510
00:43:32,346 --> 00:43:33,431
Yes.
511
00:43:33,514 --> 00:43:35,474
Please excuse me, Your Majesty.
512
00:43:35,558 --> 00:43:37,476
Bring in the refreshments.
513
00:43:38,853 --> 00:43:39,770
Your Majesty.
514
00:43:39,854 --> 00:43:43,274
Would you like to take a walk
in the Royal Garden afterward?
515
00:43:44,358 --> 00:43:46,485
The sky today
is exceptionally clear and blue.
516
00:43:47,486 --> 00:43:48,738
Is that so?
517
00:43:48,821 --> 00:43:49,989
Then we must go.
518
00:43:51,073 --> 00:43:52,408
Please invite Princess Jangryeong as well.
519
00:43:53,117 --> 00:43:54,243
Yes, Your Majesty.
520
00:44:07,965 --> 00:44:08,966
Sixth Royal Secretary.
521
00:44:10,217 --> 00:44:11,343
Yes, Your Majesty.
522
00:44:11,844 --> 00:44:14,430
Have you made any progress
with the peach tree?
523
00:44:15,931 --> 00:44:18,309
I acquired a compost
known to enhance soil fertility.
524
00:44:18,392 --> 00:44:20,352
I am currently observing the tree
after scattering some.
525
00:44:31,405 --> 00:44:32,406
Your Majesty.
526
00:44:36,827 --> 00:44:40,456
What is the difference between
an act with knowledge and one without it?
527
00:44:44,168 --> 00:44:47,713
Even done with knowledge,
an act is meaningless without virtue.
528
00:44:48,380 --> 00:44:50,966
Even done in ignorance,
an act will see fruition
529
00:44:51,050 --> 00:44:53,719
if it holds virtuous intent.
530
00:45:07,274 --> 00:45:09,693
Have we not heard back from Kim Je-nam?
531
00:45:10,694 --> 00:45:12,446
He seems to be uninterested
in a government post.
532
00:45:14,490 --> 00:45:18,369
Dispatch a messenger
and have my wish conveyed clearly.
533
00:45:22,831 --> 00:45:24,083
You may leave.
534
00:45:42,601 --> 00:45:44,186
I will head to Yeongchwijeong.
535
00:45:44,270 --> 00:45:45,271
Summon the…
536
00:45:49,733 --> 00:45:51,151
Shall I summon the gidaeryeong?
537
00:45:53,195 --> 00:45:54,363
I have misspoken.
538
00:45:54,446 --> 00:45:55,531
There is no need.
539
00:45:59,702 --> 00:46:02,079
Has there been any progress
on finding what was lost?
540
00:46:06,375 --> 00:46:08,210
We have combed through the capital,
541
00:46:08,794 --> 00:46:11,630
but we have not found anyone
who knows of or holds the item.
542
00:46:12,631 --> 00:46:14,967
They will be sending word again soon.
543
00:46:15,050 --> 00:46:17,720
I shall discuss it with them then
and find another way.
544
00:46:17,803 --> 00:46:21,348
You must find it at all costs.
545
00:46:21,432 --> 00:46:23,475
- Do you understand?
- Yes, Your Majesty.
546
00:46:37,114 --> 00:46:38,824
It has been a while, my lord.
547
00:46:39,825 --> 00:46:41,160
Do you recognize me?
548
00:46:43,871 --> 00:46:45,414
Has the gidaeryeong sent you?
549
00:46:46,624 --> 00:46:47,666
Yes, my lord.
550
00:46:48,167 --> 00:46:49,877
You have been called to an urgent meeting.
551
00:46:52,171 --> 00:46:53,297
Lead the way.
552
00:46:54,256 --> 00:46:55,341
I will follow you.
553
00:47:16,028 --> 00:47:18,155
Have you decided to live as Kang Hee-soo?
554
00:47:20,199 --> 00:47:22,868
I only dressed like this as a disguise.
555
00:47:23,619 --> 00:47:25,454
I would be asking for trouble
556
00:47:25,537 --> 00:47:27,581
to meet you while receiving my punishment
557
00:47:28,248 --> 00:47:30,042
as Gidaeryeong Kang Mong-woo.
558
00:47:31,919 --> 00:47:34,380
The King's refusal to consummate
and his order for your punishment
559
00:47:34,463 --> 00:47:35,923
has the entire court in turmoil.
560
00:47:36,632 --> 00:47:38,967
As they cannot fathom
the reason behind his actions,
561
00:47:39,051 --> 00:47:40,761
they must be confused and frightened.
562
00:47:42,179 --> 00:47:43,681
And you are not?
563
00:47:45,057 --> 00:47:46,725
I, too, was afraid at first.
564
00:47:46,809 --> 00:47:47,851
However,
565
00:47:47,935 --> 00:47:51,480
the King's bet over you
with Principal Director Park Jong-hwan
566
00:47:51,563 --> 00:47:52,690
changed my mind.
567
00:47:54,149 --> 00:47:55,150
The King
568
00:47:55,693 --> 00:47:59,071
seems to have placed you in confinement
to protect you.
569
00:48:01,657 --> 00:48:02,950
What I do not understand
570
00:48:03,033 --> 00:48:05,577
is the fact that he proposed
the three-day period first.
571
00:48:06,370 --> 00:48:08,789
Yoo Hyun-bo will do his best
to make that happen.
572
00:48:10,040 --> 00:48:12,876
Why did the King propose
a condition unfavorable to himself?
573
00:48:16,380 --> 00:48:18,173
The King has set up a trap
574
00:48:18,757 --> 00:48:20,342
that the Principal Director cannot avoid.
575
00:48:21,593 --> 00:48:22,761
A trap?
576
00:48:22,845 --> 00:48:24,972
What could he have up his sleeve
to set up one?
577
00:48:26,181 --> 00:48:27,182
That much
578
00:48:27,975 --> 00:48:29,351
is unknown to me.
579
00:48:31,520 --> 00:48:34,982
I suggest we pretend
that our conversations did not take place.
580
00:48:35,065 --> 00:48:38,652
My priority is the well-being
of Their Highnesses.
581
00:48:38,736 --> 00:48:39,903
I came by to tell you that.
582
00:48:41,321 --> 00:48:43,282
I understand your wishes, Lord Kim.
583
00:48:43,365 --> 00:48:44,199
However,
584
00:48:45,200 --> 00:48:47,327
I do not think we can pretend
they did not take place…
585
00:48:50,414 --> 00:48:52,291
with the Qing's envoy on their way.
586
00:48:53,542 --> 00:48:54,585
What do you mean?
587
00:48:55,127 --> 00:48:57,254
What does the Qing's envoy
have to do with us?
588
00:48:57,755 --> 00:48:59,339
If my assumption is correct,
589
00:49:00,424 --> 00:49:04,428
a difficult ordeal
will be upon Their Highnesses.
590
00:49:22,070 --> 00:49:23,697
I have returned, my lady.
591
00:49:28,368 --> 00:49:29,995
I have heard about the confinement.
592
00:49:30,496 --> 00:49:33,332
I should have waited
around the courtesan house
593
00:49:33,415 --> 00:49:36,001
and brought you home, my lady.
594
00:49:36,835 --> 00:49:38,253
It is in the past.
595
00:49:39,004 --> 00:49:40,005
Tell me.
596
00:49:40,088 --> 00:49:42,466
How is Master Choam doing?
597
00:49:43,550 --> 00:49:45,427
He is doing well.
598
00:49:45,511 --> 00:49:49,181
A court official was dispatched again
to convince him to take up a post.
599
00:49:50,182 --> 00:49:52,017
He said he did not give them an answer.
600
00:49:53,435 --> 00:49:57,773
Did you tell him not to refuse,
but to accept the offer next time?
601
00:49:57,856 --> 00:49:59,566
He promised that he would.
602
00:50:01,360 --> 00:50:02,361
However,
603
00:50:02,444 --> 00:50:04,780
if Yoo Hyun-bo returns in three days
604
00:50:04,863 --> 00:50:06,990
and the King does not summon you again,
605
00:50:07,074 --> 00:50:08,742
what will you do?
606
00:50:11,203 --> 00:50:14,832
Even with Kim Myung-ha's support
and Master Choam's return to the court,
607
00:50:15,916 --> 00:50:17,709
what could possibly change?
608
00:50:19,169 --> 00:50:20,838
What are you trying to say?
609
00:50:20,921 --> 00:50:23,298
If your plan goes to shambles,
610
00:50:24,466 --> 00:50:26,218
I will take the initiative
611
00:50:27,219 --> 00:50:28,679
just as you promised me before.
612
00:50:32,516 --> 00:50:34,142
Nothing is set in stone.
613
00:50:34,226 --> 00:50:36,436
Even if I am dismissed,
614
00:50:38,313 --> 00:50:39,648
I will not give up.
615
00:50:44,236 --> 00:50:46,905
I truly wish that things turn out
the way you have planned.
616
00:51:21,023 --> 00:51:23,191
Your Majesty,
the Chief Royal Secretary is here.
617
00:51:28,655 --> 00:51:29,698
Your Majesty.
618
00:51:30,532 --> 00:51:33,452
The Qing's chief envoy, Podan,
has arrived at Mohwa Guesthouse.
619
00:51:57,559 --> 00:51:58,685
Your Majesty.
620
00:51:58,769 --> 00:52:01,897
Please prepare to head out
to receive the Emperor's letter.
621
00:52:02,731 --> 00:52:05,984
I do not think I will be able to go
as I am suddenly feeling ill.
622
00:52:06,068 --> 00:52:10,113
Please go and receive the Emperor's letter
on my behalf, Uncle.
623
00:52:10,197 --> 00:52:12,866
To my eye, you seem very hearty.
624
00:52:13,450 --> 00:52:16,703
I am afraid that the envoy
might be enraged if I go in your stead.
625
00:52:17,996 --> 00:52:19,665
If we hold a welcoming feast tonight
626
00:52:19,748 --> 00:52:21,959
and relieve the exhaustion of the envoys,
627
00:52:23,126 --> 00:52:24,628
there will not be a problem.
628
00:52:25,212 --> 00:52:26,421
Your Majesty.
629
00:52:27,005 --> 00:52:30,258
The three days we have promised
have not yet passed.
630
00:52:31,843 --> 00:52:35,305
I hope you have not forgotten
the promise you made…
631
00:52:37,516 --> 00:52:39,059
to dismiss and expel the gidaeryeong.
632
00:52:42,813 --> 00:52:44,272
I have not.
633
00:52:44,856 --> 00:52:48,151
Then I shall abide by your royal command.
634
00:53:07,295 --> 00:53:10,257
We shall go to the Mohwa Guesthouse
to receive the envoy.
635
00:53:10,340 --> 00:53:11,425
Get ready.
636
00:53:11,508 --> 00:53:12,509
- Yes, Lord Park.
- Yes, Lord Park.
637
00:53:19,891 --> 00:53:21,601
My lord, have you summoned me?
638
00:53:21,685 --> 00:53:24,229
Immediately arrest
Gidaeryeong Kang Mong-woo
639
00:53:24,312 --> 00:53:25,856
and bring him to the State Tribunal.
640
00:53:26,565 --> 00:53:27,691
Yes, my lord.
641
00:53:29,568 --> 00:53:30,694
Lord Park.
642
00:53:30,777 --> 00:53:33,697
He is the Fourth Investigator
of the State Tribunal.
643
00:53:34,281 --> 00:53:36,199
It is not like Kang Mong-woo
committed high treason.
644
00:53:40,579 --> 00:53:43,248
The crime of disturbing the king's heart,
defiling the order of the court,
645
00:53:44,207 --> 00:53:46,418
and weakening the people's hearts.
646
00:53:47,002 --> 00:53:47,961
Tell me.
647
00:53:48,545 --> 00:53:50,338
What are these crimes, if not treason?
648
00:54:01,016 --> 00:54:04,352
The Principal Director is determined
to kill the gidaeryeong.
649
00:54:09,775 --> 00:54:11,318
There is trouble, Myung-ha.
650
00:54:11,902 --> 00:54:15,238
The Principal Director gave the order
to arrest Kang Mong-woo for high treason.
651
00:54:23,248 --> 00:54:25,083
I must meet His Majesty immediately.
652
00:54:25,167 --> 00:54:26,293
Please request an audience.
653
00:54:26,960 --> 00:54:29,129
I have already told you that you cannot.
654
00:54:29,212 --> 00:54:30,547
Please return.
655
00:54:31,923 --> 00:54:33,008
Eunuch Kim.
656
00:54:34,134 --> 00:54:35,761
How dare a royal secretary
657
00:54:35,844 --> 00:54:37,971
behave so crudely
before His Majesty's quarters?
658
00:54:40,474 --> 00:54:43,560
I apologize, but there is
an urgent matter I must inform him.
659
00:54:44,061 --> 00:54:46,354
It is an important matter
that His Majesty must know about.
660
00:54:46,438 --> 00:54:48,440
Is that matter
more important than the Qing's envoy?
661
00:54:50,192 --> 00:54:53,320
Your important duty
is to prepare to receive the envoy.
662
00:54:53,403 --> 00:54:55,363
Return to your post and get back to work.
663
00:54:56,239 --> 00:54:57,365
Immediately!
664
00:55:06,333 --> 00:55:09,878
Where are you going, my lady?
665
00:55:09,961 --> 00:55:12,255
After being stuck here
for the last few days,
666
00:55:12,339 --> 00:55:13,715
I feel suffocated.
667
00:55:14,257 --> 00:55:15,592
I will go get some air.
668
00:55:16,176 --> 00:55:18,678
Getting air, my foot.
You should be running away.
669
00:55:18,762 --> 00:55:21,264
The Qing's envoy has arrived.
670
00:55:23,308 --> 00:55:24,851
And where do you say we run to?
671
00:55:25,936 --> 00:55:27,562
Are you sure we will not be caught?
672
00:55:28,188 --> 00:55:29,314
Well…
673
00:55:29,397 --> 00:55:31,233
It is better than waiting for the noose.
674
00:55:33,360 --> 00:55:34,486
I will be back shortly.
675
00:55:36,071 --> 00:55:37,114
My lady.
676
00:55:37,739 --> 00:55:38,990
My lady.
677
00:55:56,800 --> 00:55:58,009
Gidaeryeong Kang Mong-woo?
678
00:55:58,677 --> 00:55:59,928
That is me.
679
00:56:00,595 --> 00:56:03,306
Arrest his man immediately.
680
00:56:03,390 --> 00:56:04,224
- Yes, my lord!
- Yes, my lord!
681
00:56:09,187 --> 00:56:10,021
My lord!
682
00:56:10,105 --> 00:56:11,648
- Back off!
- Goodness.
683
00:56:11,731 --> 00:56:12,732
Jageunnyeon.
684
00:56:14,651 --> 00:56:17,112
These officers
are harming innocent people!
685
00:56:28,373 --> 00:56:30,208
I shall follow you obediently.
686
00:56:30,292 --> 00:56:32,210
Please refrain from needless violence.
687
00:56:33,628 --> 00:56:34,713
Why are you standing about?
688
00:56:34,796 --> 00:56:36,631
Arrest the criminal this instant.
689
00:56:36,715 --> 00:56:37,632
- Yes, my lord!
- Yes, my lord!
690
00:58:17,232 --> 00:58:20,277
I commend you for your efforts
in making such a long journey.
691
00:58:21,152 --> 00:58:24,030
I was concerned
as I heard that you had fallen ill.
692
00:58:24,114 --> 00:58:27,617
It is of much relief that you seem
to be feeling much better now.
693
00:58:28,201 --> 00:58:31,204
It appears my concern for your ill health
was unnecessary.
694
00:58:33,081 --> 00:58:36,459
As I felt bad for not being able
to receive the Emperor's letter myself,
695
00:58:36,543 --> 00:58:37,502
I tried my best
696
00:58:38,169 --> 00:58:40,463
to attend this feast at the least.
697
00:58:41,089 --> 00:58:42,882
He has brought himself
to receive the letter.
698
00:58:42,966 --> 00:58:44,801
I do speak Joseon's language.
699
00:58:46,052 --> 00:58:48,388
Do not try to deceive me
and interpret properly.
700
00:58:49,472 --> 00:58:50,849
I apologize. Please forgive me.
701
00:58:51,641 --> 00:58:53,435
I hope the feast is to your liking.
702
00:58:55,395 --> 00:58:58,398
I am rather disappointed.
703
00:58:59,399 --> 00:59:01,318
I expected to see something better.
704
00:59:02,902 --> 00:59:04,487
Something better?
705
00:59:06,448 --> 00:59:09,117
Please tell me what you mean by it.
I shall have it brought here.
706
00:59:09,200 --> 00:59:11,995
I heard of the gidaeryeong on my way here.
707
00:59:12,078 --> 00:59:13,038
Word has it
708
00:59:13,538 --> 00:59:15,540
that he is quite
an excellent baduk player.
709
00:59:18,209 --> 00:59:19,586
Is that so?
710
00:59:20,587 --> 00:59:25,342
Did you perchance forget
that I like baduk?
711
00:59:27,135 --> 00:59:29,012
How shall I forget?
712
00:59:30,388 --> 00:59:32,015
Our close friendship was formed
713
00:59:32,098 --> 00:59:35,644
thanks to baduk games
all those years ago in Shenyang.
714
00:59:37,646 --> 00:59:39,230
Right. That is true.
715
00:59:40,523 --> 00:59:42,442
Where is the gidaeryeong?
716
00:59:43,151 --> 00:59:44,235
Who is it…
717
00:59:45,695 --> 00:59:46,780
among them?
718
00:59:46,863 --> 00:59:49,491
The recent development
must not have reached you, Chief Envoy.
719
00:59:50,075 --> 00:59:53,203
As the gidaeryeong was dismissed
and expelled from the capital,
720
00:59:53,286 --> 00:59:54,621
he is not present here.
721
00:59:55,372 --> 00:59:57,040
I beg for your understanding.
722
00:59:57,624 --> 01:00:01,503
His Majesty can simply summon
the gidaeryeong back, can he not?
723
01:00:03,463 --> 01:00:05,382
Am I wrong, Your Majesty?
724
01:00:05,465 --> 01:00:06,675
You are not wrong.
725
01:00:06,758 --> 01:00:08,843
I shall summon him should you wish.
726
01:00:08,927 --> 01:00:11,638
Your Majesty, that cannot happen.
727
01:00:12,430 --> 01:00:15,100
You would be breaking the promise
you have made to me.
728
01:00:15,183 --> 01:00:16,768
Is your petty promise so important
729
01:00:16,851 --> 01:00:19,062
when we have our treasured guest to serve?
730
01:00:23,024 --> 01:00:27,320
Are you attempting to humiliate me
before the Qing Emperor's envoy?
731
01:00:36,287 --> 01:00:37,539
What I do not understand
732
01:00:37,622 --> 01:00:40,208
is the fact that he proposed
the three-day period first.
733
01:00:40,792 --> 01:00:42,460
The King has set up a trap
734
01:00:42,544 --> 01:00:44,379
that the Principal Director cannot avoid.
735
01:00:45,046 --> 01:00:46,089
A trap?
736
01:00:46,172 --> 01:00:48,258
What could he have up his sleeve
to set up one?
737
01:00:49,134 --> 01:00:50,218
That much
738
01:00:50,885 --> 01:00:52,262
is unknown to me.
739
01:00:56,141 --> 01:00:57,267
He had set up a trap
740
01:00:58,393 --> 01:00:59,728
with the envoy up his sleeve.
741
01:01:02,313 --> 01:01:03,440
Principal Director.
742
01:01:04,899 --> 01:01:06,693
My apologies, Your Majesty.
743
01:01:07,444 --> 01:01:10,155
Please forgive me for my discourtesy.
744
01:01:15,285 --> 01:01:16,202
Hear my command.
745
01:01:19,664 --> 01:01:21,249
Bring the gidaeryeong here.
746
01:02:49,379 --> 01:02:50,630
He is young.
747
01:02:53,091 --> 01:02:55,593
I thought he would be around my age.
748
01:02:57,262 --> 01:03:01,724
Did you not mention
that you were a famed baduk prodigy
749
01:03:02,559 --> 01:03:04,811
from a young age as well?
750
01:03:04,894 --> 01:03:06,980
I played baduk before I walked.
751
01:03:08,773 --> 01:03:11,693
I would like to play baduk
with the gidaeryeong this instant.
752
01:03:13,027 --> 01:03:14,112
Would that be possible?
753
01:03:16,823 --> 01:03:17,824
Your Majesty.
754
01:03:18,908 --> 01:03:21,411
Would you allow me
to speak on this matter?
755
01:03:21,494 --> 01:03:22,579
You may speak.
756
01:03:24,122 --> 01:03:25,915
With all due respect to the envoy,
757
01:03:26,499 --> 01:03:29,127
that man is a criminal
who was dismissed and expelled.
758
01:03:29,210 --> 01:03:32,964
Your authority will be weakened
if you allow a criminal
759
01:03:33,047 --> 01:03:35,341
to play baduk with the envoy
in front of everyone.
760
01:03:42,223 --> 01:03:43,141
Your Majesty.
761
01:03:43,224 --> 01:03:45,184
Might I propose another idea?
762
01:03:46,144 --> 01:03:47,061
The gidaeryeong…
763
01:03:47,145 --> 01:03:49,439
No, the criminal and I
764
01:03:49,522 --> 01:03:51,274
will play a baduk with a bet.
765
01:03:51,941 --> 01:03:53,234
If I win,
766
01:03:53,318 --> 01:03:55,445
I shall decide his fate however I see fit.
767
01:03:56,029 --> 01:03:57,030
If I lose,
768
01:03:57,572 --> 01:04:00,199
the Principal Director
shall decide his fate.
769
01:04:03,328 --> 01:04:04,704
How does that sound?
770
01:04:09,000 --> 01:04:11,878
As you insist on playing with him,
771
01:04:12,545 --> 01:04:15,048
I will not go against you
on this matter any further.
772
01:04:19,802 --> 01:04:20,762
Your Majesty.
773
01:04:23,806 --> 01:04:24,807
Mong-woo.
774
01:04:25,683 --> 01:04:27,685
What do you say?
775
01:04:35,109 --> 01:04:37,820
I would not refuse such a great honor
776
01:04:38,696 --> 01:04:40,698
to play against the Emperor's subject.
777
01:04:44,577 --> 01:04:45,536
All right.
778
01:04:46,788 --> 01:04:48,081
Shall we begin?
779
01:04:55,046 --> 01:04:57,799
Bring a baduk table and the stones.
780
01:06:40,193 --> 01:06:43,154
CAPTIVATING THE KING
781
01:06:43,237 --> 01:06:45,031
You are my gidaeryeong.
782
01:06:45,114 --> 01:06:47,575
You must come running
whenever I summon you.
783
01:06:47,658 --> 01:06:48,701
I have missed you.
784
01:06:48,785 --> 01:06:51,871
How can you get revenge when you love him?
785
01:06:51,954 --> 01:06:55,708
The King is my one and only family
before he is my lord.
786
01:06:55,792 --> 01:06:57,877
We are bound by the heavens.
787
01:06:58,544 --> 01:06:59,754
I implore you, Your Majesty.
788
01:07:00,338 --> 01:07:02,423
Please do not command me
to marry Prince Rui.
789
01:07:02,507 --> 01:07:04,258
I desired power.
790
01:07:04,342 --> 01:07:07,929
I thought it was the only way
to protect those that I wished to protect.
791
01:07:08,012 --> 01:07:09,680
Through this marriage,
792
01:07:09,764 --> 01:07:12,100
I seek to plant a spy
in Prince Rui's inner circle.
793
01:07:12,183 --> 01:07:13,643
Are you suggesting a substitution?
794
01:07:15,019 --> 01:07:18,893
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795
01:07:18,974 --> 01:07:20,183
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