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ALL CHARACTERS, LOCATIONS,
ORGANIZATIONS, AND INCIDENTS
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DEPICTED IN THIS DRAMA
ARE ENTIRELY FICTITIOUS
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PRODUCTION GUIDELINES WERE STRICTLY
FOLLOWED WHEN FILMING WITH ANIMALS
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That is enough.
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That will not shield me
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from the heavens' will to punish me.
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Punish, Your Majesty?
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That is unreasonable.
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You have no idea…
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of the tremendous
and serious crime I am hiding.
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It is about time
that the crimes come to light…
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and justice is served.
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EPISODE 12
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Let her know I am here.
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Your Royal Highness.
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His Majesty has arrived.
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Welcome, Your Majesty.
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I came worried that you might be startled
by the thunder and lightning,
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but it seems I was concerned needlessly.
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As I am the eldest member
of the royal family,
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it would be inappropriate for me
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to cause a ruckus
over some thunder and lightning.
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Mother.
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The peach tree in the Royal Garden
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was struck by lightning
and went up in flames.
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I did not know
such a disaster had occurred.
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Senior Court Lady Han must not have
told me to avoid startling me.
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It is an ominous sign
that lightning struck the palace,
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but on the bright side, no one was hurt.
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Let us consider that good luck.
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Do you truly believe it to be good luck?
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My late brother handpicked that peach tree
and had it planted for me.
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Why do you think
the heavens struck it with lightning?
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I am afraid
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that my ascension to the throne
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might have been
against the heavens' wishes.
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Nonsense!
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Why do you make
such a fainthearted remark?
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Mother.
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Are you not afraid?
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What should I be afraid of?
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Do you truly have nothing
that burdens your heart?
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Your words are stranger
than the thunder and lightning.
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The people will be stirred yet again
by this incident.
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We cannot have you
be the first one to be so affected.
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Stay resolute.
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I only asked out of the agony in my heart.
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Do not think much of it.
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I apologize, Your Majesty.
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The world thinks
that I poisoned my brother to death.
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You know…
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who poisoned
my brother to death, do you not?
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I will…
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order them to bring a new one.
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There is no need.
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That will be all for the night.
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Yes, Your Majesty.
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I should have had
that peach tree chopped down
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and thrown it into the fire long ago.
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Why is he trembling in fear
over a mere tree?
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His Majesty regards that tree
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as himself.
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That is why he went
above and beyond to save it.
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Do not be foolish.
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This is because he does not have
an heir to continue his line.
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Had he had a son and heir with the Queen,
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he would not be so easily swayed
by a mere strange event.
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It seems that it is more urgent
to find a new queen
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than Grand Prince Munseong's spouse.
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You have a point.
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I shall see to it.
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Even under normal circumstances,
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rumors about His Majesty
spread like wildfire.
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With such a bizarre incident,
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word will spread wider and faster.
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The peach tree
is the chink in His Majesty's armor.
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Stand back
in the morning assembly tomorrow
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and let the state councilors handle it.
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Yes, Lord Park.
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How is the Great Lord doing these days?
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As Her Majesty's illness
is more serious than we thought,
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he is seeking a way
to acquire a cure for her.
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I hear he will not be attending
the morning assembly tomorrow.
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The Queen Dowager
is quite distressed as well.
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Let us soon discuss
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a marriage arrangement.
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Yes, Lord Park.
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Please return safely, my lord.
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Brother.
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What did the Principal Director mean
by the marriage arrangement?
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It seems our family
will have a queen again
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after a century of waiting.
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Sorry?
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So the marriage arrangement he spoke of
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was referring to the selection
of a new queen?
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Do not speak of this to anyone.
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Of course not.
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Last night,
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a strange event occurred, burning down
the peach tree in the Royal Garden.
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This must be a sign…
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to set me on the right path.
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What do you all think?
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Your Majesty.
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May I answer your question?
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You may.
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Your Majesty.
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Before I could carry out
your royal command to save the tree,
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it was lost to lightning.
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This is clearly the heavens punishing me
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for my negligence.
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As such, I will await your punishment.
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Please punish me as you see fit.
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Myung-ha.
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You have admitted your mistake
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and stood before me
to take responsibility for it.
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I am truly impressed.
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That is enough,
so do not wait for my punishment.
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Your Majesty.
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Forgive me for my words,
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but what is the reason
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for not punishing him
when his crime is so clear?
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Goodness, Right State Councilor.
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Do you think
the roaring thunder and lightning
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was to dismiss
a mere sixth royal secretary?
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I did not mean to suggest that.
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-However--
-If you truly wish to soothe the heavens
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by having someone seek punishment,
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the high-ranking officials
should do so first,
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and I, the king,
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must do so as well.
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The strange event by the heavens' hand
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was to send its message to me,
not Kim Myung-ha.
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Do you not agree, Principal Director?
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You are right on all counts, Your Majesty.
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In my humble opinion,
I believe the heavens struck lightning
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to keep you vigilant
as they treasure you as a king.
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I, Inspector General Kim Je-nam,
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would like to share my thoughts.
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I am listening.
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Please use this as an opportunity
to right the wrongs of the land
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that is sickening our nation
and harming our people.
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Then, the recent disaster
will be transformed into a blessing.
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Your words of advice…
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are pleasing to hear.
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Listen, Chief Royal Secretary.
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Yes, Your Majesty.
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Command me as you wish.
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Each office shall investigate in detail
the wrongs within their organization
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and make a report of their solution.
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This applies to everyone,
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from the overseers of offices
to those of lower posts.
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Do you understand?
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-Yes, Your Majesty.
-Yes, Your Majesty.
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Heed my words, Left State Councilor.
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Submit a recommendation of officials
to be named as special royal commissioners
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who will investigate
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corrupt and greedy magistrates,
including the former ones.
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I shall carry out your command,
Your Majesty.
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Choam.
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Please wait.
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Did you call me?
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My greetings are belated.
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Congratulations on becoming
the Inspector General.
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I am not sure
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receiving congratulations
is appropriate on a day like this,
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but I am flattered by your warm welcome.
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The recent event should not hinder me
from offering congratulations.
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I wish to arrange a gathering for you
in the near future.
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When would suit you best?
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Forgive me,
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but I do not think I can attend.
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His Majesty has appointed me
Inspector General himself.
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I should not fraternize with a powerhouse
without a just cause.
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Also,
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please refrain from calling me Choam.
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That name
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is only reserved for my friends.
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Master.
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Do you really think the heavens
struck lightning to crumble this nation?
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What is your opinion,
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Your Highness?
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In my opinion,
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I do not think
the heavens would be that heartless.
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However, I am worried.
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The peach tree
that my late father planted burned down.
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I am sure His Majesty is grieving over it.
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But I am uncertain
what to say to console him.
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Your Highness.
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Are you not afraid of His Majesty?
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Of course, I am.
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When I have committed a crime
against him like the last time, that is.
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But at other times, not at all.
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I heard the court maids gossiping
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that His Majesty will harm me one day.
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Even after hearing such words,
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you are still not afraid of him?
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His Majesty that I know
will never harm me.
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He will protect Myung-ha as well.
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Your Highness.
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See? Did I not tell you?
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It is good news
that His Highness trusts the King.
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Hostility toward the King
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would only put him at a greater risk.
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However,
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His Highness will come to see one day
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what a heinous man
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the King is.
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My father
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died before my eyes by the King's sword.
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He slaughtered my father
in front of everyone.
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Even beasts…
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hold a grudge when one of its own
is slaughtered like so.
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Even if the King spares my life
and forgives me a thousand times over,
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he is still…
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the enemy who killed my father.
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Your Majesty, His Majesty has arrived.
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Greetings, Your Majesty.
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I apologize, but Her Majesty
is making herself presentable,
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so please give her a moment.
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I have finished, Your Majesty.
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Tell me.
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When will Her Majesty recover?
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We can only learn about her symptoms
by checking her pulse.
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We shall check her pulse
every morning and evening
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and bring her herbal medicine.
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Great Lord.
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Please mind your manners
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before His Majesty.
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I apologize, Your Majesty.
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Do not mind it.
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The Queen will not be able to get her rest
if I stay here too long,
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so I will excuse myself now.
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Your Majesty, please stay a little longer.
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It has been so long
since I have seen the two of you together.
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Would that be all right?
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If it is all right with you,
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please stay longer.
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I will.
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Bring some tea for His Majesty.
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Could the Queen
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have been poisoned like my brother?
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No, Your Majesty.
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Her Majesty was innately weak,
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and her chronic illness simply worsened.
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How long does she have?
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I am afraid to predict
the matters of her life,
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but it seems her time is running out.
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I have a matter
I wish to discuss with the Great Lord.
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What could this be about
for you to seek privacy?
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It may be painful for you to hear,
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but please bear with me until the end.
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If it is a painful matter, do not speak.
I will not listen.
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Father.
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Go ahead.
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I am afraid
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I will be
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leaving you soon.
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That is not true.
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It is only your illness
that is making you dispirited.
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A talented fortuneteller
from Mount Paektu swore to me
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that you were born
with an extremely rare fate
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and that you will bear His Majesty's heir
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and live a long life.
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Father.
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Please hold on just a little longer.
266
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I will find a talented physician
to cure you
267
00:22:13,806 --> 00:22:16,309
even if I have to empty out my fortune.
268
00:22:20,479 --> 00:22:23,024
People may point fingers at you
269
00:22:23,566 --> 00:22:25,818
and call you a greedy miser,
270
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but you have always been so generous
271
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and understanding toward me.
272
00:22:34,702 --> 00:22:37,914
The prospect of traveling
to the cold Underworld all alone
273
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makes me feel hopeless
274
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and terrified.
275
00:22:53,179 --> 00:22:56,766
But as you have always treated me
with kindness despite my foolishness,
276
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I will remember the warmth of your hands
277
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as I face my death.
278
00:23:13,866 --> 00:23:14,992
Father.
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I have one wish.
280
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I hope you will grant it.
281
00:23:23,334 --> 00:23:24,502
I wish to
282
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secure Grand Prince Munseong's safety
before I die.
283
00:23:30,174 --> 00:23:33,386
I understand your affection for him.
284
00:23:33,928 --> 00:23:36,847
But securing his safety is no easy feat.
285
00:23:38,266 --> 00:23:40,059
If he becomes the Crown Prince,
286
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his safety will be ensured.
287
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Please attend the assembly
288
00:23:48,150 --> 00:23:50,361
and petition His Majesty.
289
00:24:24,478 --> 00:24:27,815
Be sure to mind your manners
in front of Her Royal Highness.
290
00:24:27,898 --> 00:24:28,941
I understand.
291
00:24:52,465 --> 00:24:54,800
These are highly valuable
100-year-old wild ginseng.
292
00:24:55,676 --> 00:24:57,887
Hoping for your long and full life,
293
00:24:58,429 --> 00:25:00,848
I went through great efforts
to acquire it.
294
00:25:02,391 --> 00:25:03,392
Thank you.
295
00:25:03,976 --> 00:25:05,144
I will gladly accept it.
296
00:25:13,402 --> 00:25:14,612
Bring some tea.
297
00:25:33,839 --> 00:25:34,799
So,
298
00:25:35,424 --> 00:25:37,426
how old are your nieces?
299
00:25:38,010 --> 00:25:39,011
Your Royal Highness.
300
00:25:39,553 --> 00:25:43,808
The older one is 17,
and the younger one is 16.
301
00:25:46,727 --> 00:25:49,647
Both girls are well-behaved and strong
302
00:25:49,730 --> 00:25:51,816
without any illnesses.
303
00:25:53,109 --> 00:25:54,819
My family
304
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is also blessed with many sons.
305
00:25:57,780 --> 00:25:59,448
I understand your meaning,
Third Minister Yoo.
306
00:25:59,949 --> 00:26:01,992
Please drink the tea before it turns cold.
307
00:26:02,076 --> 00:26:03,244
Yes, Your Royal Highness.
308
00:26:44,201 --> 00:26:46,704
Why did you bring Yoo Hyun-bo,
not Min Ji-hwan?
309
00:26:47,580 --> 00:26:50,124
He seems greedy
and without any class or wisdom.
310
00:26:50,207 --> 00:26:52,251
That is what makes him perfect.
311
00:26:53,169 --> 00:26:56,797
To avoid people pointing fingers at me
for being a domineering kin of the King,
312
00:26:57,381 --> 00:27:00,593
I humbled myself, even bearing
the nickname of the Three Hwans.
313
00:27:00,676 --> 00:27:02,136
But I cannot do so indefinitely.
314
00:27:02,928 --> 00:27:04,930
To ensure my best service to His Majesty,
315
00:27:05,014 --> 00:27:08,309
I decided that I could
no longer split the power
316
00:27:09,101 --> 00:27:10,519
among the three of us.
317
00:27:14,648 --> 00:27:16,484
You have made a wise decision.
318
00:27:17,860 --> 00:27:20,029
But would Min Ji-hwan stand back?
319
00:27:20,738 --> 00:27:22,448
I am sure he is full of anticipation.
320
00:27:22,531 --> 00:27:24,366
I shall explain to him with reason.
321
00:27:24,867 --> 00:27:26,744
Will your words be enough?
322
00:27:41,592 --> 00:27:44,512
What did you just say?
323
00:27:45,387 --> 00:27:47,264
A spouse for Grand Prince Munseong?
324
00:27:47,848 --> 00:27:50,726
I misheard you, did I not?
325
00:27:50,809 --> 00:27:52,394
You heard me right.
326
00:27:52,478 --> 00:27:55,022
What do you think of him
as your daughter's spouse?
327
00:27:55,105 --> 00:27:56,148
Lord Park.
328
00:27:56,732 --> 00:27:59,568
Did you not mention
that she would be the queen?
329
00:27:59,652 --> 00:28:01,695
I only said that we would discuss
marriage arrangements.
330
00:28:01,779 --> 00:28:03,781
I never mentioned
that she would become the queen.
331
00:28:04,782 --> 00:28:05,908
Do not tell me…
332
00:28:07,076 --> 00:28:08,410
you chose Yoo Hyun-bo.
333
00:28:08,494 --> 00:28:10,704
That is none of your concern.
334
00:28:11,789 --> 00:28:13,833
What wrong did I ever do to you?
335
00:28:13,916 --> 00:28:16,418
Do not think of this marriage offer
as a punishment.
336
00:28:16,502 --> 00:28:17,962
It is no reward either!
337
00:28:20,256 --> 00:28:23,926
Then what about everything
you have received until now?
338
00:28:28,180 --> 00:28:30,558
Think carefully and get back to me.
339
00:28:39,733 --> 00:28:40,776
You brats!
340
00:28:41,277 --> 00:28:43,571
What took you so long to open up?
341
00:28:46,991 --> 00:28:49,493
Brother, why are you so upset?
342
00:28:50,411 --> 00:28:51,787
I am not upset.
343
00:28:52,454 --> 00:28:55,499
I came to tell you that we have guests.
344
00:28:56,375 --> 00:28:59,378
What impolite people
have barged in at this late hour?
345
00:29:08,971 --> 00:29:10,514
What brings you to my house,
346
00:29:10,598 --> 00:29:12,182
Gidaeryeong Kang
and Sixth Royal Secretary?
347
00:29:12,683 --> 00:29:15,394
I came to give the Third Minister
the baduk table I owed him
348
00:29:15,477 --> 00:29:18,397
and have been waiting for you
to greet you before leaving.
349
00:29:18,480 --> 00:29:20,774
Forgive me for the inhospitality,
350
00:29:20,858 --> 00:29:21,859
but please leave.
351
00:29:22,651 --> 00:29:24,111
I am very exhausted.
352
00:29:25,195 --> 00:29:27,281
You must have been shaken to learn
353
00:29:27,364 --> 00:29:29,783
that the marriage offer
was not for the next queen.
354
00:29:32,328 --> 00:29:34,079
Did you tell them, Sang-hyo?
355
00:29:34,580 --> 00:29:36,582
Absolutely not.
356
00:29:37,249 --> 00:29:39,251
But is he right?
357
00:29:39,335 --> 00:29:40,794
Was the offer not for the queen?
358
00:29:42,254 --> 00:29:43,339
The Principal Director's offer
359
00:29:43,923 --> 00:29:46,258
would have been
the spouse of Grand Prince Munseong.
360
00:29:48,719 --> 00:29:50,262
So the baduk table was an excuse.
361
00:29:51,764 --> 00:29:53,432
I will speak in detail inside.
362
00:29:57,811 --> 00:29:59,897
Accept the marriage offer
363
00:30:00,481 --> 00:30:01,482
to Grand Prince Munseong.
364
00:30:01,565 --> 00:30:04,985
You are asking me
to take a leap into the abyss.
365
00:30:05,069 --> 00:30:06,070
Brother.
366
00:30:06,153 --> 00:30:09,740
You must know what will follow
should you refuse the marriage offer.
367
00:30:09,823 --> 00:30:11,867
My family will be destroyed.
368
00:30:11,951 --> 00:30:14,244
For what reason
would the Principal Director
369
00:30:14,328 --> 00:30:16,205
bring such a disaster to our family?
370
00:30:16,789 --> 00:30:17,790
He had the Great Lord
371
00:30:17,873 --> 00:30:20,626
and you, Minister Min,
at his side as his two wings
372
00:30:20,709 --> 00:30:22,086
when ascending His Majesty to the throne.
373
00:30:22,169 --> 00:30:24,797
He controlled the court
and exploited his power
374
00:30:24,880 --> 00:30:26,840
while hiding behind the nickname,
Three Hwans.
375
00:30:26,924 --> 00:30:29,718
Then Kim Je-nam was appointed.
376
00:30:30,302 --> 00:30:32,763
He would have felt the need
to seize all power himself.
377
00:30:32,846 --> 00:30:36,058
And as you would likely not acquiesce
when you hold the military power,
378
00:30:36,141 --> 00:30:37,851
he sought to cripple you
379
00:30:38,644 --> 00:30:40,646
by offering marital ties
to the Grand Prince.
380
00:30:40,729 --> 00:30:44,191
Were a queen to emerge from our family,
our influence would grow.
381
00:30:44,274 --> 00:30:47,027
So he took the initiative
to nip it in the bud.
382
00:30:47,861 --> 00:30:49,405
What is it that you want to say?
383
00:30:49,488 --> 00:30:51,824
I will have the two wings
the Principal Director abandoned
384
00:30:53,158 --> 00:30:54,910
become Grand Prince Munseong's wings
385
00:30:55,536 --> 00:30:56,829
and have him
386
00:30:57,830 --> 00:31:00,290
become the Crown Prince,
His Majesty's heir.
387
00:31:02,209 --> 00:31:03,919
It is up to you, Minister Min.
388
00:31:04,670 --> 00:31:06,255
What do you say?
389
00:31:07,589 --> 00:31:09,299
It is easier said than done.
390
00:31:10,634 --> 00:31:13,637
Merely suggesting the idea
of appointing him the Crown Prince
391
00:31:13,721 --> 00:31:15,472
would have one branded as a traitor.
392
00:31:16,432 --> 00:31:17,599
One way or another,
393
00:31:18,183 --> 00:31:20,477
your family is set out to be doomed.
394
00:31:22,771 --> 00:31:23,772
Am I wrong?
395
00:31:31,030 --> 00:31:33,157
I must know
how His Majesty feels about this.
396
00:31:45,205 --> 00:31:46,039
Gidaeryeong Kang.
397
00:31:48,208 --> 00:31:49,668
His Majesty summons you.
398
00:31:50,251 --> 00:31:51,252
Follow me.
399
00:31:57,467 --> 00:31:59,678
I have wanted to do that since long ago.
400
00:32:00,303 --> 00:32:02,597
But I have yet to discuss it
with the court.
401
00:32:03,098 --> 00:32:07,602
Then I shall report to you again
after coming up with a detailed plan.
402
00:32:08,186 --> 00:32:09,062
Please do.
403
00:32:09,562 --> 00:32:11,940
If you will excuse me now, Your Majesty.
404
00:32:25,412 --> 00:32:26,371
Your Majesty.
405
00:32:26,913 --> 00:32:28,039
The gidaeryeong is here.
406
00:32:48,059 --> 00:32:50,353
Why are you looking at me so intently?
407
00:32:52,147 --> 00:32:53,440
Forgive me, Your Majesty.
408
00:32:54,858 --> 00:32:57,610
It is just that you seemed
quite distressed last night.
409
00:32:59,320 --> 00:33:02,490
However, I am relieved
that you seem bright.
410
00:33:04,325 --> 00:33:07,579
One's heart is truly a fickle thing.
411
00:33:09,080 --> 00:33:11,458
To wish for life when you love them…
412
00:33:12,792 --> 00:33:15,170
and death when you hate them.
413
00:33:17,213 --> 00:33:20,884
Wishing them to live
while wishing them to die.
414
00:33:22,844 --> 00:33:25,138
That paradox
is what it means to be captivated.
415
00:33:28,016 --> 00:33:31,478
These are the words of the wise scholars
that the late king enjoyed reciting.
416
00:33:32,187 --> 00:33:35,899
I used to think that it meant
a king should not be captivated.
417
00:33:37,233 --> 00:33:38,610
But I finally understand its meaning.
418
00:33:40,695 --> 00:33:42,489
This tree may be gone,
419
00:33:43,990 --> 00:33:47,160
but it found a place
to put down roots in my heart.
420
00:33:48,161 --> 00:33:49,537
And it will continue to grow there.
421
00:33:51,623 --> 00:33:53,583
Thinking so put my mind at ease.
422
00:33:56,586 --> 00:33:59,964
Will you leave this spot empty?
423
00:34:00,048 --> 00:34:02,550
I have already given an order
to have another tree planted.
424
00:34:03,510 --> 00:34:05,887
The peach tree that turned into ashes
425
00:34:08,932 --> 00:34:11,476
will serve as a good ground
for the new tree.
426
00:34:17,732 --> 00:34:19,567
So he ordered for another tree
427
00:34:19,651 --> 00:34:22,403
as the burnt tree
would serve as a good ground?
428
00:34:24,697 --> 00:34:26,324
What does this mean?
429
00:34:26,407 --> 00:34:27,951
I believe that it means
430
00:34:28,034 --> 00:34:30,453
he is looking for an heir
who will inherit his throne.
431
00:34:31,704 --> 00:34:34,624
And how can you be so sure
that he has the Grand Prince in mind?
432
00:34:35,208 --> 00:34:37,544
No one in the royal family
will satisfy His Majesty.
433
00:34:38,044 --> 00:34:39,504
Only Grand Prince Munseong will.
434
00:34:41,256 --> 00:34:43,216
I have never once thought
435
00:34:44,008 --> 00:34:46,177
that His Majesty saw him as his successor.
436
00:34:46,678 --> 00:34:49,055
Please convey this to your brother.
437
00:34:50,056 --> 00:34:51,140
I shall.
438
00:34:51,724 --> 00:34:53,351
But I cannot promise you anything.
439
00:34:53,434 --> 00:34:57,146
My brother is a cautious man
who meticulously assesses his moves.
440
00:34:58,147 --> 00:34:59,023
I am aware.
441
00:35:01,609 --> 00:35:03,778
Right, that baduk table was great.
442
00:35:03,862 --> 00:35:06,948
Let us play baduk with a bet sometime
without His Majesty's knowing.
443
00:35:07,031 --> 00:35:08,157
It would be my pleasure.
444
00:35:08,241 --> 00:35:11,244
I do not know when it will be,
but I shall keep it in mind.
445
00:35:19,919 --> 00:35:23,006
I do not think
we can convince Min Ji-hwan.
446
00:35:23,673 --> 00:35:25,049
Even I cannot believe
447
00:35:25,133 --> 00:35:27,552
that the King wants
Grand Prince Munseong as his heir.
448
00:35:28,511 --> 00:35:30,597
There is no chance
Min Ji-hwan will believe it.
449
00:35:31,180 --> 00:35:32,015
I am sure of this.
450
00:35:32,765 --> 00:35:36,060
The King intends
to give the throne to His Highness.
451
00:35:37,478 --> 00:35:38,855
Last night,
452
00:35:38,938 --> 00:35:41,941
I had the same impression
as you repeated the Grand Prince's words.
453
00:35:43,610 --> 00:35:44,903
It seems to me
454
00:35:46,195 --> 00:35:48,031
that you want to believe the King.
455
00:36:36,371 --> 00:36:37,205
Great Lord.
456
00:36:42,794 --> 00:36:45,672
How is Her Majesty doing?
457
00:36:45,755 --> 00:36:46,673
Why do you ask?
458
00:36:47,715 --> 00:36:50,259
Are you counting down
the days she has left?
459
00:36:51,928 --> 00:36:53,513
You may find it hard to believe,
460
00:36:54,806 --> 00:36:56,557
but I am concerned as well.
461
00:36:57,642 --> 00:36:59,227
The Principal Director
462
00:37:00,228 --> 00:37:03,731
seems to have offered Yoo Hyun-bo
the chance to become the next queen's kin.
463
00:37:08,152 --> 00:37:09,988
I suspected as much.
464
00:37:18,663 --> 00:37:21,791
I seek to petition His Majesty
to appoint the Grand Prince
465
00:37:22,375 --> 00:37:25,003
as the Crown Prince
upon Her Majesty's request.
466
00:37:25,878 --> 00:37:27,505
Will you join hands with me?
467
00:37:29,507 --> 00:37:31,884
Are you trying to drag me down with you?
468
00:37:31,968 --> 00:37:34,262
This is the last resort for us.
469
00:37:34,846 --> 00:37:37,306
We cannot let him put us down
like some useless hounds.
470
00:37:57,035 --> 00:37:58,619
I shall accept the marriage offer
471
00:38:00,204 --> 00:38:01,372
to Grand Prince Munseong.
472
00:38:03,374 --> 00:38:05,001
Tell me your conditions.
473
00:38:05,835 --> 00:38:07,503
I will step down from my position
474
00:38:08,379 --> 00:38:09,881
and petition to be replaced.
475
00:38:09,964 --> 00:38:10,798
In return,
476
00:38:12,592 --> 00:38:14,552
appoint me as the headmaster
of the Royal Confucian Academy.
477
00:38:15,136 --> 00:38:16,846
So you wish to protect your family
478
00:38:16,929 --> 00:38:19,140
in return for relinquishing
the military power?
479
00:38:20,141 --> 00:38:24,312
I mean to take on a position
where I will not be a threat to you.
480
00:38:26,314 --> 00:38:27,356
I understand.
481
00:38:28,524 --> 00:38:29,567
I will arrange that.
482
00:38:55,676 --> 00:38:58,096
Something is off with Minister Min.
483
00:38:58,679 --> 00:39:01,766
He is not the type
to meekly accept the offer.
484
00:39:02,350 --> 00:39:03,476
It does not matter.
485
00:39:04,227 --> 00:39:07,480
The Min Family will not be able to
gain power in court again.
486
00:39:08,981 --> 00:39:10,441
In tomorrow's morning assembly,
487
00:39:10,525 --> 00:39:13,027
you must petition His Majesty
488
00:39:13,111 --> 00:39:14,654
that as the Grand Prince has matured,
489
00:39:14,737 --> 00:39:17,156
he should get married
and leave the palace.
490
00:39:17,824 --> 00:39:18,950
Repeat those very words.
491
00:39:20,701 --> 00:39:22,036
Yes, my lord.
492
00:39:39,428 --> 00:39:40,471
That is enough.
493
00:39:43,391 --> 00:39:45,726
Go rest, Grand Prince.
494
00:39:47,854 --> 00:39:49,272
Please do not mind me.
495
00:39:50,523 --> 00:39:53,526
I will stay by your side
until you fall asleep.
496
00:40:27,560 --> 00:40:31,689
Righting the wrongs of every office
will take days.
497
00:40:31,772 --> 00:40:32,815
Before that,
498
00:40:33,357 --> 00:40:35,359
we must have a countermeasure
499
00:40:35,443 --> 00:40:37,236
to put the people's minds at ease.
500
00:40:40,656 --> 00:40:42,325
When such disasters struck,
501
00:40:42,408 --> 00:40:45,077
we had daesaryeong to soothe the people.
502
00:40:45,161 --> 00:40:46,746
DAESARYEONG: ROYAL COMMAND FOR AMNESTY
503
00:40:46,829 --> 00:40:49,165
Freeing criminals and offering relief
504
00:40:49,749 --> 00:40:52,793
will be effective
in combating the ill rumors
505
00:40:52,877 --> 00:40:54,587
that are swaying the people.
506
00:40:54,670 --> 00:40:57,256
Such temporary measures have limits.
507
00:40:57,340 --> 00:40:59,842
Are there any other thoughts?
508
00:41:08,100 --> 00:41:08,935
Your Majesty.
509
00:41:09,936 --> 00:41:11,604
Please allow me to speak.
510
00:41:14,065 --> 00:41:15,024
Go ahead.
511
00:41:30,456 --> 00:41:31,666
The recent strange event
512
00:41:33,000 --> 00:41:34,335
was brought upon by
513
00:41:35,044 --> 00:41:37,129
my family and I.
514
00:41:38,214 --> 00:41:39,966
What do you mean by that?
515
00:41:41,175 --> 00:41:44,720
If the future of our nation
was ensured by your heir,
516
00:41:45,429 --> 00:41:49,392
the heavens would not have
struck lightning into the palace.
517
00:41:50,226 --> 00:41:51,269
The people's minds
518
00:41:51,936 --> 00:41:54,355
would not have been rattled
this much either.
519
00:41:55,982 --> 00:41:58,192
As an unfortunate coincidence,
520
00:41:58,276 --> 00:42:00,736
Her Majesty has fallen ill.
521
00:42:01,988 --> 00:42:06,284
Thus, it is clear that this disaster
was caused by my family and I.
522
00:42:06,367 --> 00:42:07,410
Father-in-law.
523
00:42:10,454 --> 00:42:12,248
Do not think that way.
524
00:42:12,331 --> 00:42:13,666
I have never once
525
00:42:14,834 --> 00:42:16,961
considered this to be your fault.
526
00:42:19,839 --> 00:42:21,007
Your Majesty.
527
00:42:22,383 --> 00:42:24,844
As you have consoled me
with your benevolence,
528
00:42:26,721 --> 00:42:30,766
I would like to muster up the courage
and request a petition.
529
00:42:35,229 --> 00:42:36,314
Your Majesty!
530
00:42:38,566 --> 00:42:40,818
I entreat you in tears!
531
00:42:43,029 --> 00:42:45,823
Please appoint Grand Prince Munseong
to be the Crown Prince
532
00:42:46,824 --> 00:42:50,703
and ensure the future of this nation!
533
00:42:50,786 --> 00:42:51,996
Your Majesty!
534
00:42:52,496 --> 00:42:53,956
The Great Lord's petition
535
00:42:54,040 --> 00:42:56,709
would harm the safety of this nation
and your reign.
536
00:42:57,460 --> 00:43:00,296
His words are no different
from those of any traitor!
537
00:43:00,379 --> 00:43:02,965
I advise you to have the Great Lord
interrogated immediately
538
00:43:03,049 --> 00:43:06,385
and punished harshly for high treason!
539
00:43:18,314 --> 00:43:20,983
Do you all concur
with the Principal Director?
540
00:43:28,282 --> 00:43:29,617
I humbly advise you
541
00:43:30,201 --> 00:43:32,661
to grant the Great Lord's petition.
542
00:43:33,329 --> 00:43:34,288
Inspector General.
543
00:43:34,789 --> 00:43:36,415
Do reconsider.
544
00:43:37,416 --> 00:43:39,293
You must remember
545
00:43:39,377 --> 00:43:41,796
that offering support to a traitor
makes you one as well.
546
00:43:41,879 --> 00:43:42,797
Inspector General.
547
00:43:45,424 --> 00:43:48,135
For what reason should I approve of it?
548
00:43:48,928 --> 00:43:51,514
Appointing the Grand Prince as your heir
549
00:43:52,014 --> 00:43:53,557
offers three benefits.
550
00:43:54,683 --> 00:43:56,977
First, with the Grand Prince
as the Crown Prince,
551
00:43:57,061 --> 00:43:58,729
this nation's future will be ensured.
552
00:43:58,813 --> 00:44:02,274
Second, it would calm
the anxious minds of the people.
553
00:44:02,358 --> 00:44:03,317
And third,
554
00:44:03,859 --> 00:44:06,445
the ill rumors will subside by themselves.
555
00:44:06,946 --> 00:44:09,323
There is no other measure
better than this, Your Majesty.
556
00:44:09,407 --> 00:44:12,076
What you have spoken
is absolutely foolish!
557
00:44:12,785 --> 00:44:15,663
Grand Prince Munseong
is the son of the late king.
558
00:44:16,288 --> 00:44:18,749
Should he become the Crown Prince,
559
00:44:18,833 --> 00:44:21,127
that would make His Majesty
an intruder to the lineage.
560
00:44:22,002 --> 00:44:26,132
Then, His Majesty's sovereignty
shall seem illegitimate to the people.
561
00:44:26,215 --> 00:44:29,802
This will inevitably endanger his reign
562
00:44:29,885 --> 00:44:32,930
and give a pretext to the traitors!
563
00:44:33,430 --> 00:44:35,015
That is not an issue.
564
00:44:41,772 --> 00:44:44,066
You can simply adopt
the Grand Prince as your son
565
00:44:44,150 --> 00:44:45,818
and appoint him the Crown Prince
566
00:44:45,901 --> 00:44:47,987
and easily prevent any potential issues.
567
00:44:49,613 --> 00:44:52,491
Do you not agree, Principal Director?
568
00:44:53,200 --> 00:44:54,410
Your Majesty!
569
00:44:54,493 --> 00:44:59,039
I have petitioned this request
with that very intent!
570
00:45:00,040 --> 00:45:02,126
This is my final request.
571
00:45:03,586 --> 00:45:05,921
Please adopt the Grand Prince
as Her Majesty's issue
572
00:45:06,589 --> 00:45:09,175
before she passes away
573
00:45:10,009 --> 00:45:11,385
so that he may perform
574
00:45:11,468 --> 00:45:14,221
the memorial service for her
after her passing!
575
00:45:48,522 --> 00:45:50,732
Here comes His Majesty.
576
00:46:09,084 --> 00:46:11,837
Please forgive me, Your Majesty.
577
00:46:11,920 --> 00:46:14,756
I have not made myself presentable yet.
578
00:46:15,966 --> 00:46:18,593
You are still weak, so stay as you are.
579
00:46:20,470 --> 00:46:22,097
I come with a question.
580
00:46:29,938 --> 00:46:31,022
Leave us.
581
00:46:45,328 --> 00:46:46,621
During today's assembly,
582
00:46:47,622 --> 00:46:49,165
your father petitioned me…
583
00:46:52,294 --> 00:46:55,213
to appoint Grand Prince Munseong
as the Crown Prince.
584
00:47:01,219 --> 00:47:02,846
Were you aware of this?
585
00:47:07,058 --> 00:47:08,768
It is what I wish for.
586
00:47:10,645 --> 00:47:12,022
For what reason?
587
00:47:20,405 --> 00:47:21,323
Your Majesty.
588
00:47:22,365 --> 00:47:24,242
I am a sinner to you.
589
00:47:25,785 --> 00:47:26,995
And to the Great Lord,
590
00:47:27,871 --> 00:47:29,164
I am an undutiful daughter.
591
00:47:29,247 --> 00:47:30,248
Do not…
592
00:47:36,212 --> 00:47:38,131
Do not say such words.
593
00:47:47,098 --> 00:47:49,476
It is a pity that I am only now realizing…
594
00:47:51,811 --> 00:47:53,521
what a kind person you are.
595
00:47:54,022 --> 00:47:55,106
It is my fault.
596
00:47:57,233 --> 00:47:58,109
Until now,
597
00:47:59,319 --> 00:48:00,654
I have been…
598
00:48:04,157 --> 00:48:06,910
an awful husband to you, My Queen.
599
00:48:11,623 --> 00:48:12,666
No, Your Majesty.
600
00:48:14,876 --> 00:48:17,796
It was through no single person's fault.
601
00:48:20,298 --> 00:48:22,258
I will answer your question.
602
00:48:23,677 --> 00:48:24,594
Your Majesty.
603
00:48:25,303 --> 00:48:27,639
As my last service to you before death,
604
00:48:28,807 --> 00:48:31,977
I wanted to remove
a burden on your shoulders.
605
00:48:32,978 --> 00:48:34,270
I also thought
606
00:48:34,896 --> 00:48:38,650
that Grand Prince Munseong's position
would become more secure this way.
607
00:48:41,820 --> 00:48:45,031
Is this sincerely and entirely your idea?
608
00:48:46,199 --> 00:48:47,242
Yes.
609
00:48:48,243 --> 00:48:49,285
It is…
610
00:48:51,538 --> 00:48:52,622
my idea.
611
00:48:56,668 --> 00:48:59,087
If you do not feel comfortable,
612
00:48:59,170 --> 00:49:00,839
please do not approve of it.
613
00:49:02,465 --> 00:49:04,050
I dare ask
614
00:49:04,134 --> 00:49:06,177
that you punish me for the suggestion
615
00:49:07,470 --> 00:49:08,513
and not…
616
00:49:09,973 --> 00:49:15,020
the Great Lord and Grand Prince Munseong.
617
00:49:28,658 --> 00:49:30,118
I shall go to Yeongchwijeong.
618
00:49:30,201 --> 00:49:31,870
Summon Gidaeryeong Kang Mong-woo.
619
00:49:31,953 --> 00:49:32,954
Yes, Your Majesty.
620
00:49:49,220 --> 00:49:50,805
The Great Lord petitioned today.
621
00:49:52,724 --> 00:49:55,310
Did you advise the Queen on this?
622
00:49:58,605 --> 00:49:59,439
Yes, Your Majesty.
623
00:50:01,024 --> 00:50:03,985
As Her Majesty was concerned
about the safety of the Grand Prince,
624
00:50:04,861 --> 00:50:06,279
I told her a way.
625
00:50:06,362 --> 00:50:09,282
Do you understand
the gravity of your action?
626
00:50:09,365 --> 00:50:11,409
If the court sets its mind on it,
627
00:50:11,493 --> 00:50:13,453
the Great Lord,
as well as the Grand Prince,
628
00:50:13,953 --> 00:50:16,706
may be branded as traitors and face death.
629
00:50:17,749 --> 00:50:19,584
I have only done what you wished for.
630
00:50:20,335 --> 00:50:22,337
Watching the ashes of the peach tree,
631
00:50:22,420 --> 00:50:25,632
you said it would serve
as a good ground for the new tree.
632
00:50:27,509 --> 00:50:30,136
You now dare to read my heart?
633
00:50:32,097 --> 00:50:34,432
I can read it like an open book.
634
00:50:36,392 --> 00:50:38,228
Please do not try to deceive me as well.
635
00:50:47,362 --> 00:50:49,823
Please stop trying to sway me.
636
00:50:54,702 --> 00:50:56,079
You will end up in danger.
637
00:51:01,084 --> 00:51:02,710
Your Majesty, it is me, Sang-hwa.
638
00:51:08,258 --> 00:51:10,927
Her Royal Highness
requests an urgent audience.
639
00:51:14,305 --> 00:51:15,390
All right.
640
00:51:42,083 --> 00:51:43,835
The ones who petitioned this request,
641
00:51:43,918 --> 00:51:45,962
Great Lord Oh Wook-hwan
and Minister of War Min Ji-hwan,
642
00:51:46,045 --> 00:51:48,840
and the one who supported it,
Inspector General Kim Je-nam,
643
00:51:48,923 --> 00:51:50,300
must be dismissed and punished.
644
00:51:50,383 --> 00:51:53,636
The Queen should also be
stripped of her position and expelled!
645
00:52:01,227 --> 00:52:02,395
Your Majesty.
646
00:52:02,478 --> 00:52:05,982
I hope you are not considering
adopting the Grand Prince as your son.
647
00:52:06,065 --> 00:52:07,275
As I have mentioned,
648
00:52:08,318 --> 00:52:10,778
it is difficult for me to sire an heir.
649
00:52:10,862 --> 00:52:13,072
The only closest kin I have
650
00:52:13,823 --> 00:52:15,366
is the Grand Prince.
651
00:52:15,450 --> 00:52:16,743
That is ridiculous!
652
00:52:17,410 --> 00:52:19,204
If only you change your mind,
653
00:52:19,287 --> 00:52:21,623
you can always sire an heir.
654
00:52:24,417 --> 00:52:25,501
Forgive me,
655
00:52:27,587 --> 00:52:30,006
but I have made up my mind.
656
00:52:33,259 --> 00:52:34,344
I will…
657
00:52:35,303 --> 00:52:37,555
appoint the Grand Prince
as the Crown Prince.
658
00:52:38,348 --> 00:52:40,475
That can only happen
659
00:52:42,310 --> 00:52:43,978
over my dead body.
660
00:53:18,680 --> 00:53:23,268
Do you think His Majesty
will accept the Great Lord's request?
661
00:53:24,686 --> 00:53:25,561
Yes.
662
00:53:25,645 --> 00:53:29,607
Inspector General Kim Je-nam's remarks
would have convinced him.
663
00:53:29,691 --> 00:53:31,901
It is indeed the best measure
664
00:53:31,985 --> 00:53:34,279
to soothe the people's minds.
665
00:53:34,904 --> 00:53:37,365
You are all speaking nonsense.
666
00:53:38,283 --> 00:53:41,411
You should not concur
with something so unacceptable.
667
00:53:41,494 --> 00:53:43,788
Mind your tone and manners,
Third Minister Yoo!
668
00:53:48,251 --> 00:53:49,794
I was just too frustrated.
669
00:53:50,795 --> 00:53:52,005
Please forgive me.
670
00:53:53,006 --> 00:53:56,217
Anyway, we shall follow
His Majesty's decision
671
00:53:56,884 --> 00:53:58,511
if he approves.
672
00:54:13,901 --> 00:54:14,736
My lord.
673
00:54:14,819 --> 00:54:16,487
Are you going to sit back and watch?
674
00:54:33,087 --> 00:54:33,921
My lord.
675
00:54:55,777 --> 00:54:57,236
Please hold onto this.
676
00:54:57,779 --> 00:54:59,572
I will take it back
677
00:55:00,239 --> 00:55:02,116
the next time there is a drizzle.
678
00:55:03,409 --> 00:55:04,243
All right.
679
00:55:06,371 --> 00:55:08,498
I will keep it safe until then.
680
00:56:11,519 --> 00:56:14,063
You brat, what insolence is this?
681
00:56:14,939 --> 00:56:16,524
Withdraw your sword immediately.
682
00:56:17,024 --> 00:56:17,900
Your Majesty.
683
00:56:18,484 --> 00:56:19,610
What shall I do?
684
00:56:23,364 --> 00:56:24,365
Principal Director.
685
00:56:26,033 --> 00:56:30,580
Did you forget that no one can enter here
without my permission?
686
00:56:32,373 --> 00:56:33,666
Your Majesty,
687
00:56:34,292 --> 00:56:36,419
I have come to request a private audience.
688
00:56:39,922 --> 00:56:40,840
You may leave.
689
00:56:50,933 --> 00:56:51,934
Your Majesty.
690
00:56:52,435 --> 00:56:55,813
Are you truly considering
approving the Great Lord's petition?
691
00:56:55,897 --> 00:56:57,148
I will approve it.
692
00:56:57,940 --> 00:56:59,442
The Inspector General had a point
693
00:56:59,525 --> 00:57:01,360
when he said that ensuring
the nation's future
694
00:57:01,444 --> 00:57:03,738
would silence the ill rumors.
695
00:57:03,821 --> 00:57:05,865
It is a foolish thought, Your Majesty.
696
00:57:06,949 --> 00:57:10,536
I have struggled on and on
to protect your reign.
697
00:57:11,120 --> 00:57:13,664
What wisdom could he have
after years away from the capital?
698
00:57:13,748 --> 00:57:15,875
You must not let him sway you.
699
00:57:15,958 --> 00:57:17,668
I just cannot accept it.
700
00:57:17,752 --> 00:57:20,797
Please come to your senses!
701
00:57:32,725 --> 00:57:35,061
Are you the king of this nation, Uncle?
702
00:57:39,565 --> 00:57:41,818
How dare you raise your voice at me
703
00:57:41,901 --> 00:57:43,861
and lecture me
on what is acceptable or not?
704
00:57:48,366 --> 00:57:49,575
I apologize, Your Majesty.
705
00:57:50,368 --> 00:57:52,411
-I was only--
-In your eyes,
706
00:57:53,788 --> 00:57:58,251
I must still look like a weeping child
holding onto my mother's skirts.
707
00:57:59,335 --> 00:58:00,878
I cannot dare to think that way.
708
00:58:00,962 --> 00:58:02,338
I was only concerned
709
00:58:02,421 --> 00:58:04,882
that you were lending your ear
710
00:58:04,966 --> 00:58:06,968
to the words
of the cowardly and disloyal--
711
00:58:07,051 --> 00:58:08,094
Shut your mouth!
712
00:58:13,599 --> 00:58:15,852
What exactly have you done for my reign?
713
00:58:15,935 --> 00:58:18,479
Stop taking the credit
and tell me of your exploits.
714
00:58:23,818 --> 00:58:25,570
The appointment of the Crown Prince
715
00:58:25,653 --> 00:58:30,157
is merely a trick to overcome the chaos
caused by the strange event.
716
00:58:32,535 --> 00:58:36,289
When the people's minds are put at ease,
I can expel and banish him from the palace
717
00:58:36,372 --> 00:58:37,999
and then eliminate him.
718
00:58:38,082 --> 00:58:41,794
You are the one who should stop
being foolish and come to your senses.
719
00:58:43,004 --> 00:58:45,590
If you dare to disrespect me
720
00:58:46,257 --> 00:58:47,758
and display insolence ever again,
721
00:58:49,176 --> 00:58:53,014
you will not go unpunished
even with protection from my mother.
722
00:58:54,098 --> 00:58:56,142
If the court opposes your decision
723
00:58:56,934 --> 00:58:58,603
to expel the Crown Prince,
724
00:59:00,062 --> 00:59:01,772
what will you do then?
725
00:59:09,614 --> 00:59:11,240
I am the king of this nation.
726
00:59:13,659 --> 00:59:15,620
The king shall not be insulted.
727
00:59:16,621 --> 00:59:20,166
Anyone who opposes me shall face death
728
00:59:20,249 --> 00:59:21,125
and that includes
729
00:59:21,709 --> 00:59:24,962
my kin who shares my blood.
730
00:59:36,724 --> 00:59:38,559
I finally understand
731
00:59:39,435 --> 00:59:44,482
why my late brother hated me so much
and wanted me dead.
732
00:59:46,275 --> 00:59:47,777
The power of the king
733
00:59:49,111 --> 00:59:51,489
is not to be shared with anyone else.
734
01:01:11,360 --> 01:01:13,612
Your Majesty,
Grand Prince Munseong is here.
735
01:01:14,363 --> 01:01:15,448
Let him in.
736
01:01:31,088 --> 01:01:32,131
Take it.
737
01:01:33,466 --> 01:01:35,801
This is a token of my vow
738
01:01:37,094 --> 01:01:40,347
that I will adopt you as my son
and appoint you the Crown Prince.
739
01:01:49,106 --> 01:01:53,027
I promise to serve you as your son
with all my heart
740
01:01:53,110 --> 01:01:56,739
and carry out the duties
of the Crown Prince.
741
01:02:18,719 --> 01:02:21,972
I will call you Mother from now on.
742
01:02:26,227 --> 01:02:29,396
Congratulations, Your Majesty.
743
01:02:33,109 --> 01:02:34,151
This is all…
744
01:02:35,194 --> 01:02:37,154
thanks to you, Father.
745
01:02:40,533 --> 01:02:41,534
I can finally
746
01:02:42,493 --> 01:02:44,453
close my eyes in peace.
747
01:03:07,226 --> 01:03:08,269
Your Majesty.
748
01:03:10,146 --> 01:03:11,480
Mother.
749
01:03:12,189 --> 01:03:15,151
Your Majesty.
750
01:03:15,651 --> 01:03:16,777
Mother.
751
01:03:17,653 --> 01:03:19,405
Mother.
752
01:03:20,364 --> 01:03:21,907
Mother.
753
01:03:40,718 --> 01:03:42,803
Your Majesty…
754
01:03:48,934 --> 01:03:49,935
Your Majesty…
755
01:04:08,495 --> 01:04:10,581
Her Majesty has passed away.
756
01:04:14,710 --> 01:04:17,755
His Majesty ordered you
not to enter the palace
757
01:04:17,838 --> 01:04:19,298
during her funeral.
758
01:04:21,759 --> 01:04:22,760
I understand.
759
01:05:02,341 --> 01:05:03,509
The time has come.
760
01:05:05,344 --> 01:05:08,764
With the King still alive,
the Grand Prince's life will be at risk.
761
01:05:10,307 --> 01:05:11,934
Please make your decision now.
762
01:05:15,312 --> 01:05:16,939
The appointment of the Crown Prince
763
01:05:17,022 --> 01:05:21,402
is merely a trick to overcome the chaos
caused by the strange event.
764
01:05:23,862 --> 01:05:27,449
When the people's minds are put at ease,
I can expel and banish him from the palace
765
01:05:27,533 --> 01:05:29,243
and then eliminate him.
766
01:05:29,326 --> 01:05:33,038
You are the one who should stop
being foolish and come to your senses.
767
01:05:37,459 --> 01:05:38,502
My lady.
768
01:05:44,883 --> 01:05:46,010
I will do it.
769
01:05:48,095 --> 01:05:49,471
I started this,
770
01:05:51,181 --> 01:05:52,725
so I want to finish it myself.
771
01:05:53,559 --> 01:05:54,727
I cannot allow that.
772
01:05:55,728 --> 01:05:57,855
I must end the King's life
with my own hands.
773
01:05:57,938 --> 01:05:59,148
That is the only way…
774
01:06:01,233 --> 01:06:03,527
to soothe Hongjang's resentment.
775
01:06:17,291 --> 01:06:18,208
All right.
776
01:06:20,627 --> 01:06:21,628
Do as you wish.
777
01:07:06,590 --> 01:07:07,633
My lady.
778
01:07:11,929 --> 01:07:13,097
My lady.
779
01:07:23,816 --> 01:07:25,234
I was arrogant.
780
01:07:28,862 --> 01:07:31,115
I thought I lost myself three years ago…
781
01:07:33,575 --> 01:07:36,954
and had nothing left
to lose or be afraid of.
782
01:07:41,375 --> 01:07:43,168
But I still must have kept hopes…
783
01:07:46,422 --> 01:07:48,298
to live out my life as Kang Hee-soo
784
01:07:53,387 --> 01:07:55,139
and to believe in the King.
785
01:08:03,689 --> 01:08:05,607
I am clueless…
786
01:08:08,318 --> 01:08:09,862
as to what to do with my feelings.
787
01:08:15,325 --> 01:08:18,829
You are breaking my heart, my lady.
788
01:08:47,691 --> 01:08:49,818
I am the one who went through
the mourning for the Queen,
789
01:08:49,902 --> 01:08:52,529
and yet, you look worse off than me.
790
01:08:54,823 --> 01:08:56,909
It must be due to my guilty conscience
791
01:08:58,076 --> 01:08:59,286
for my crimes against her.
792
01:09:00,829 --> 01:09:03,081
The Queen relied on you.
793
01:09:05,167 --> 01:09:07,711
She would not wish for you to be in pain.
794
01:09:12,591 --> 01:09:13,800
You said if I called for you,
795
01:09:16,303 --> 01:09:18,347
you would come running to me.
796
01:09:21,141 --> 01:09:22,309
I wish…
797
01:09:24,811 --> 01:09:26,271
to see you tonight.
798
01:09:28,732 --> 01:09:30,442
I also wish for the same thing.
799
01:09:37,032 --> 01:09:37,991
Then…
800
01:09:39,201 --> 01:09:40,827
I shall wait for you there.
801
01:09:57,386 --> 01:09:59,221
Let the King enter first
802
01:09:59,972 --> 01:10:01,598
and come in a moment later.
803
01:10:04,226 --> 01:10:05,227
I must
804
01:10:05,936 --> 01:10:09,773
remain a nameless assassin
who snuck in to murder the King.
805
01:10:11,525 --> 01:10:13,735
You must pretend to have been ignorant.
806
01:10:14,736 --> 01:10:15,821
Do you understand?
807
01:10:19,950 --> 01:10:21,451
If you do meet Hongjang,
808
01:10:24,454 --> 01:10:25,914
please give her my regards.
809
01:10:33,505 --> 01:10:34,506
I shall.
810
01:11:50,874 --> 01:11:52,417
Wait outside.
811
01:11:52,501 --> 01:11:53,502
Yes, Your Majesty.
812
01:12:25,617 --> 01:12:26,618
I…
813
01:12:30,997 --> 01:12:33,208
must have given you a hard time.
814
01:12:41,967 --> 01:12:45,429
What must I do to stop your tears?
815
01:13:28,013 --> 01:13:29,264
What is the matter?
816
01:13:40,192 --> 01:13:42,027
You are trembling. What is wrong?
817
01:13:48,408 --> 01:13:49,493
You cannot…
818
01:13:53,955 --> 01:13:55,081
go inside.
819
01:14:03,340 --> 01:14:06,176
Do you have another lover waiting inside?
820
01:14:12,849 --> 01:14:13,850
Or…
821
01:14:19,022 --> 01:14:21,525
is there an assassin hiding to kill me?
822
01:14:44,870 --> 01:14:48,190
Subtitle translation by: Jea-heon Chung
823
01:15:08,697 --> 01:15:11,533
CAPTIVATING THE KING
824
01:15:12,033 --> 01:15:14,744
Did something happen to His Majesty?
825
01:15:14,828 --> 01:15:18,331
Is His Majesty the man
who lost his consciousness from a wound?
826
01:15:18,415 --> 01:15:20,542
If you truly care for Grand Prince Jinhan,
827
01:15:20,625 --> 01:15:22,252
become the King's woman.
828
01:15:22,335 --> 01:15:26,256
"You know who poisoned
the late king to death, do you not?"
829
01:15:26,339 --> 01:15:29,092
She must have used all her might
to get here.
830
01:15:29,175 --> 01:15:31,177
Where is His Majesty?
831
01:15:31,678 --> 01:15:34,514
You decided to kill me
832
01:15:34,598 --> 01:15:37,017
because you became afraid and sick of me.
833
01:15:37,726 --> 01:15:40,604
Due to the grudges they hold,
Kang Mong-woo and Kim Myung-ha
834
01:15:40,687 --> 01:15:42,814
must have given the order
to assassinate you.
835
01:15:42,898 --> 01:15:45,025
Summon the members
of the Border Defense Council.
836
01:15:45,108 --> 01:15:47,736
I will interrogate the traitor myself.
837
01:15:47,819 --> 01:15:52,960
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