Original subtitles

You were alive.

You were alive indeed.

Thank you for being alive.

Gye Ra.

You are alive.

Thank you.

Because of me, precious lives were lost.

We could save more lives,

but because of this halfwit king...

It is not Your Majesty's fault.

You did your best.

No.

It is all my fault.

This way, you and I will be like partners.

Nu Ru.

This...

will take you to a good place.

In our next lives,

we shall meet again as a father and daughter.

Nu Ru.

Nu Ru...

- My poor child. - Eunuch Neung.

My poor baby.

Nu Ru.

Nu Ru!

Nu Ru.

Nu Ru...

(Episode 10)

We have moved the women we saved to a safe place.

Well done.

We must take good care of them until they can return home safely.

What do you plan to do with Prince Yoong?

I am sure he will play dumb.

Yes, he will.

He should be interrogated and punished severely,

but we will observe the situation for now and wait for the right time.

It is because of his close ties with Jinhoe, is it not?

We have yet to settle the border disputes with Jinhoe,

so Prince Yoong will surely try to use it to his advantage.

Has the Minister of Defense left yet?

Yes, he departed as soon as he could.

You will now go and join the Daggers of the Wind, right?

Yes.

I will stay close by so that you can summon me when you need me.

Thank you.

Everything is pointless to me if I do not have you.

I cannot live without you.

I feel the same way.

You must be careful.

You too, Your Majesty.

It all means nothing.

What now?

Gye Ra, you no longer care for me.

Kids, I brought food. Eat up.

You all can eat.

You too. Eat.

I noticed none of this...

when I went to the fabric store to do what I loved doing.

I did not know how much the people were suffering.

But now I see them. My people.

I will not forget yesterday. Never again...

will I lose my people.

- Come on. - Move!

Goodness.

Fine, then. Forget it.

Is there a poster?

Darn it.

I will have a look.

- How could you? - Watch it.

- Let go! - I want to see.

I have huge news!

Dreadful news.

The King is possessed by an evil spirit.

I have huge news!

The King is possessed by an evil spirit!

(The King possessed by evil will ruin Asatae.)

Your Majesty, I am sorry to say...

You read it.

Was this on the board?

Yes.

Who on earth would...

The King is possessed by an evil spirit?

What is that about?

What will happen?

Darn it.

Take them all!

- Yes, sir. - Search thoroughly!

Please spare me.

You idiot! You moron!

You insect!

You noticed nothing...

until Sajo Hyun appeared at the port...

with the Palace Guard?

Are your eyes and ears...

blocked up and useless?

Please kill us, Your Highness.

Kill us.

Very well.

Hurry!

That fool...

was actually Sajo Hyun?

The Minister of Defense and Palace Guard...

raided our hideout, Your Highness.

Did they?

Move the prisoners from the cells to the yard for questioning.

Yes, Your Highness. Follow me.

You fools! Tell the truth!

What do you mean we sold the female entertainers?

That is news to us.

Guards.

Beat them until they tell the truth!

- Yes. - Yes.

His Majesty the King!

Hello, Your Majesty.

What are you doing?

I am sorry to inform you that last night,

I came across intelligence that female entertainers...

were being sold to Jinhoe.

I had everyone related brought in to be questioned...

as you see now.

These men are innocent.

You also know very well who led the trafficking...

of the women.

Who is that you speak of?

Cancel the questioning and release these men.

Did you not hear me?

Must I have you tied down and beaten...

until you see reason?

Release them!

Then...

you had nothing to do with what happened?

I am sorry, Your Majesty.

I deserve to die for not knowing about this...

until the situation got so dire,

but I had nothing to do with the women...

who were sold to Jinhoe.

Prince Yoong.

You are so shameless.

You erased all trace and proof...

and you even lied to my face.

Are you...

speaking of what happened under the former king's reign?

If that is what you are talking about,

then yes, I had no choice but to get involved.

I had to take the blame...

for the former king so he could save face.

You know that very well.

- Prince Yoong. - Your Majesty.

Bringing this up again...

will tarnish our father's reputation and memory,

and it will only cause more unrest among the people.

You must know...

the disgraceful rumor that is circulating...

about you right now.

A rumor?

You mean this?

(The King possessed by evil will ruin Asatae.)

You saw it for yourself.

Who would spread such a rumor?

It is a great disaster, Your Majesty.

Yes.

It is a disaster.

That someone thinks the likes of this...

could get the people riled up.

I strip you of the right to question prisoners.

Drop all the administrative tasks you were in charge of.

Why would you give such a command?

A man full of delusions...

cannot be left in charge.

That is not right, Your Majesty.

"That is not right?"

Those who were wronged...

were the innocent people who died at the port.

Sajo Yoong.

How will you pay for all your crimes?

Your Majesty.

Come here.

I will see to it you never gamble again.

Hand over your hand!

No, please!

Wait. How about this?

Take this hand instead.

Because you cannot do anything if you lose this one?

No way, punk!

Clench your teeth hard!

Is that enough?

I have no idea how to repay you.

I may not look it,

but I have skilled hands.

Tell me if you have a roof...

or chimney that needs fixing.

I will dash over...

Your son asked me to give you this.

What?

My Yoong?

Yes.

Prince Sajo Yoong.

The King commanded we keep you out.

Wait here.

Step aside.

I apologize.

I am aware the former king's shortcomings...

are what caused last night's disaster.

As his son,

I feel responsible.

So that such a tragedy never happens again,

I will cooperate fully.

I would like you to work with me.

- Yes, Your Majesty. - Yes, Your Majesty.

Also,

as of today, Prince Sajo Yoong...

will resign from public office.

If anyone here had a secret deal with Prince Yoong,

they must know the reason behind it.

Once the truth gets uncovered,

any minister involved in this incident...

will be reprimanded sternly by me.

However,

if they see the error of their ways now...

and cooperate with me,

I shall show mercy on them.

So I urge you to think long and hard about it.

- We are much obliged, Your Majesty. - We are much obliged, Your Majesty.

Gosh.

Tell me.

The man on the throne right now... Is he truly Sajo Hyun?

Probably. I do reckon it is Sajo Hyun.

Gosh, that cannot be.

Sajo Hyun is nothing but a halfwit. He cannot be this daring and bold!

It must be him.

Call out the evil spirit now.

Get rid of Sajo Hyun.

If you fail to do so,

I will shove this down your throat.

No!

Ever since that day ten years ago,

I have been sensing the sounds of the moving winds.

Is this the silver lining of my pain?

I can sense the wind.

It is the wind, trapped in the gap between the empty spaces.

The wind that had not flown away yet.

Tear the wall down.

- Yes, Your Majesty. - Yes, Your Majesty.

I see a secret space here.

You are coming to the palace tomorrow?

I have been invited by the King.

He asked to see me right away.

But I am a bit tired today. I told him I would visit tomorrow.

Prince Ga Ron.

I believed you and I had been building trust all this time.

How could you accept his invitation without discussing it with me first?

How could I turn down an invitation from the King of Asatae?

Surely, you know the relationship...

between me and Sajo Hyun.

Despite that, how could you?

If you want to build trust with me,

find this woman for me.

Gye Ra.

The woman I fell in love with at first sight.

It is impossible to forget her. I had a painter draw her face.

Given her beauty,

she could have been one of the entertainers.

Gye Ra. You even approached Prince Ga Ron?

Find Gye Ra as fast as you can.

Yes, Your Highness.

Hwang Ga Ron must be looking for you.

What on earth happened?

I gave him a memory he would not be able to forget.

I know what you are thinking.

But you cannot do it.

I must venture into a tiger's den if I want to catch the tiger.

Please let me do it.

Gye Ra.

Gosh.

(The King possessed by evil will ruin Asatae.)

The King possessed by evil...

will ruin Asatae.

This rumor continues to spread. This is a problem.

I considered it to be a mere rumor.

But the rumor turned out to be true.

Did you verify it yourself?

Yes.

I verified it with my own eyes and ears.

Your Majesty. Tonight...

You seem a bit different.

Did the fool Ak Hee tell you to leave?

Because he could not stand that we were in love?

Did you know about his condition by any chance?

Master Ak Hee. When did you come out?

Are you surprised?

Because I, Ak Hee,

took over Sajo Hyun's body in broad daylight?

Oh, no.

His Highness took the cold medicine just now.

Exactly. You should not have given him the cold medicine.

Sajo Hyun fell asleep when he took the medicine.

So here I am again.

So the time of day had nothing to do with your appearance.

What a fool.

Once he falls asleep, we will switch places for sure.

One more thing.

Stop bringing stuff like this.

I am nothing like that halfwit, Sajo Hyun!

- Gosh. - Take it back.

- Please calm down! - Hey!

Someone might see you!

Master Ak Hee.

Father. Then...

have you been aware of his condition all these years?

You still had me marry His Majesty while knowing the truth?

You let me marry a man possessed by an evil spirit?

Have you forgotten?

This was what you wanted.

You said you wanted to become the most powerful woman in Asatae.

You said you were not afraid of anything...

if it meant you could achieve your dream.

Was it solely to fulfill my ambition?

Your greed had nothing to do with this?

Should I have let you be then?

Should I have let you be with Ji Jeon Seo, that lowlife...

who became our servant?

The same guy who begged for food on the street?

Did you truly believe I would do such a thing?

I am Jin Chae Ryeon, Father.

I am not the type to be swayed by silly feelings.

I can achieve anything if I put my mind to it.

If you are capable of doing so,

how come...

you still have not made the King yours?

You failed to spend the night with him a while ago.

You are becoming the laughing stock of the women in the palace.

Do you honestly not know about that?

How dare you?

How dare you talk to me, the Queen?

I am the one...

who made you Queen.

Your Highness,

you ought to return the favor now.

Give birth to a prince as soon as possible.

That is the only way we can survive.

If...

something were to happen to His Majesty...

before you give birth to a prince,

you would end up...

just like the Queen Dowager who no longer has any influence...

in the palace.

Your Highness.

You said you would never show yourself even if I summoned you,

but you came.

You should return to the palace. I will escort you.

Ji Jeon Seo.

I need your help.

Is something the matter?

Help me...

bear a child.

Your Highness, how could you say such a thing?

I must leave.

I will scream.

The moment you walk out of this room,

I will scream and say you called me here to take advantage of me.

Suit yourself.

I would rather face wrongful execution...

than obey Your Highness' order.

I apologize.

Ji Jeon Seo.

Please help me.

You said you would do anything...

for me.

Please.

Please do not do this, my lady.

I cannot bear to see you...

in misery.

Please forgive me.

No, stop.

Do not do this.

I will go.

Hey, Chung Ta. I did not know you had such a skill.

Oh, boy. I feel drained.

I used the skill I had been saving as a last resort.

Why do you think...

I showed up like this?

Master Ak Hee.

Do you see the full moon...

over there?

Ten years ago,

when you took possession of Crown Prince Sajo Hyun's body...

for the first time,

the exact same moon rose in the sky.

If we perform the binding ritual today,

you can bind His Majesty for good.

You had never fancied me?

As a lover?

Is that it?

I am sorry.

Forget it. I will not do it.

Listen, Master Ak Hee.

Take a look at yourself.

You are fading away.

At this rate, you will completely disappear eventually.

And I will disappear too.

Even so, I will not do it.

How about we just disappear and perish?

Let us disappear together in an amicable manner.

We must survive together.

Oh, yesterday,

Gye Ra was in a very dangerous situation,

so I tried to get out of here to save her,

but I could not, for some reason.

Last time, I managed to get out. Remember?

Do you truly not know the reason?

It is because His Majesty has gotten stronger.

That is why...

you can no longer break the bind and get out.

Is that so?

I suppose I really am a mere evil spirit now.

Come along.

I will perform the binding ritual for you.

No, I will not do it.

Let us do it.

No! I told you that I did not want to do it!

My goodness.

I will wait for you at the Spirit Pavilion.

I trust...

that you will come.

Because of me, precious lives were lost.

We could save more lives,

but because of this halfwit king...

He must be devastated.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

Tonight, I just want to see you.

Even if I run at full speed like this,

I will not be able to see Your Majesty. I know that,

but I wish to be near you even just for a moment...

so that I can feel your presence, so I recklessly keep running...

toward you...

Yeon Wol.

What are you doing here?

I missed you too much,

so I just came to see you.

I missed you terribly too,

so I came outside.

Yeon Wol.

Your Majesty.

You must be devastated.

You must be distraught.

I must overcome it.

I ought to get through this...

and punish those who hurt us.

I know you will.

You are such a beautiful person.

You are so precious.

I love you.

I love you too.

I also think of you all the time.

Even though I know I do not deserve to.

(Sajo Hyun)

And then...

give me the crock pot next to me.

Did Ak Hee say he would come?

He will come. I am sure of it.

Your Majesty.

Ak Hee. You really will never return to the human world?

I must rest tonight.

Go and get some fresh air.

Then you can come back or not.

Whatever.

I won't take over your body even if you fall asleep.

You can relax and enjoy some sweet dreams.

What is wrong with you?

You always said to me...

that the fake should disappear.

You got what you wanted.

What? Have I grown on you or something?

I guess I have grown somewhat fond of you.

Sorry, but that is not mutual.

Even now, when I see you,

I would just love to...

Is it because of Yeon Wol? I apologize.

I do not hear you.

You.

Do not say that name around me again.

Get lost.

Ak Hee.

Forget it. Get lost.

Master Ak Hee.

This is your last chance.

If you miss out tonight,

your being will gradually disappear.

Come to the Spirit Pavilion.

- Your Highness. What... - Do not tell anyone...

what happened tonight, even in death.

Forget about it.

Your Highness.

I had no choice.

I must live.

I must survive.

Let it happen.

What is happening?

Why is Ak Hee not here?

He should come. Why is he not here?

His Majesty went to bed.

That is odd.

Is there no way other than a binding ritual?

Not anymore.

Then I have no use for you.

Open your mouth!

There is! There is another way!

There is one other way.

What is that?

Make him break out.

Make him break out? What does that mean?

That girl. Yeon Wol.

You mean Gye Ra?

Yes.

If she falls in danger in which her life is threatened,

and if His Majesty cannot save her either,

he might break the bind and get out.

Once before,

it happened.

In order to summon Ak Hee, I need Gye Ra?

Have you still not found her?

We are still searching.

Gye Ra.

Goodness.

Ak Hee did not come out.

Make way!

He is the fourth prince of Jinhoe.

- Number four? - Why is he here?

- Spare us a penny. - Back off!

- Please take pity on us. - Step aside!

- Please. - Move!

Let them be!

It is amusing.

Here is some money!

- Money! - Get that.

Leave it!

Do you take us for paupers?

How dare you? You fool!

Let him be!

- Show some charity. - Spare us a penny.

- Help us. - Please?

Money!

Make way!

Blood?

Lady. Are you okay?

- You are bleeding. - Blood?

Gosh.

I am sorry I asked to see you when you must be busy.

You must be so relaxed and at ease.

You got to be free of the hazards of politics.

I owe that to His Majesty's grace.

Premier Jin.

Do you remember General Yeon Poong Hak?

Why do you think...

the successful man...

who knew no limits lost everything overnight?

It was because he was foolish enough to fail to recognize a true hero.

It was because...

he failed to side with former king Sajo Seung...

who was then a lord.

What are you trying to say?

History is repeating itself.

I am in the former king's position,

and you are in General Yeon Poong Hak's.

It is not too late.

Take my hand...

and...

even when I take the throne, your daughter...

will get to remain Queen.

You will take your brother's wife...

as your wife. Have I understood you correctly?

Of course, I will.

You will continue to be...

the father-in-law of Asatae's Queen.

You are making me tear up with this hilarious story.

What do you think, Premier Jin?

There is someone I want you to meet.

Come on in.

You do recognize him, do you not?

Who is that man?

- I do not... - Do you not recognize him?

You are the spitting image of him. How could you not recognize him?

It seems to me that you are his son.

What nonsense is this?

You just insulted me in the worst way possible.

I will not forget it.

The Queen Dowager is entering.

Why did you want to see me, Premier Jin?

Gosh, honey!

Prince Yoong.

As the family has reunited after a while,

I will take my leave.

Premier Jin!

You are the one who ought to think carefully about...

to whom you should express your obedience.

But I wonder...

if you even have the right to be a prince now.

How dare you... Jin Moo Dal.

Listen to me. Is anyone out there?

Yoong, please. Honey, run away now.

- Run! - I am sorry, honey!

Please, Yoong!

Please do not hurt him for my sake.

- Step aside. - Yoong.

Yoong! He is still your father.

Darn it.

Why is he my father?

Why is he my father?

He is like a burden...

dragging me down. Why is he...

Why is he my father?

Why?

I will talk to him so that he behaves.

I will talk to him and make sure he never causes trouble.

If something were to happen,

he and I would end our lives together.

Just this once. Please let it slide just this once.

Please, Yoong. I am begging you.

Officer Ji.

Is something wrong?

You do not look so good.

No, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

Prince Ga Ron of Jinhoe has arrived...

at the palace.

Is that so? I must change my clothes.

Your Majesty.

There is a guest in your chamber. You will be happy to see this guest.

Yeon Wol.

It is nice to see you again, Your Majesty.

Yeon Wol.

What? You want to meet Hwang Ga Ron?

You cannot.

I cannot use you to persuade him.

I will not be used by you.

We will be joining hands.

Hwang Ga Ron wants to meet me badly.

I am sure I can help you persuade him.

He wants to see you because he wants you as a woman.

I will not interact with him as a woman.

Besides,

I will have you, someone I can rely on.

I am not afraid.

Thank you for accepting my invitation.

Thank you for having me.

What a splendid palace you have.

I wanted to have a serious discussion with you.

So I prepared a private meeting with you.

I hope this is to your liking.

It is.

I asked to meet with you to go over two things.

Firstly,

do not take any woman from Asatae to Jinhoe ever again.

As for the incident at Mihwari Port,

I am truly sorry.

Secondly,

there is a constant flow of conflicts...

regarding the border between Asatae and Jinhoe.

I would like your help so that we can agree...

on a peace treaty.

As for matters involving diplomacy,

I cannot be in charge.

Innocent women from my country lost their lives...

in the recent incident.

Jinhoe was involved in the incident, and you are the prince of Jinhoe.

I ask that you take responsibility for it.

I get the feeling that...

you are trying to connect me to that incident.

Do you have any proof?

Yes, we do.

You...

You...

Do you live here? As an entertainer?

Prince Ga Ron. Treat her with respect.

She is the woman I love.

How is the back of your neck?

Issue the command now.

I am struggling to unclothe myself with one hand.

Listen up.

Yes, Your Highness.

Release all the women in the basement storeroom right now.

- Pardon? - Release them now.

Yes, Your Highness. I will release them.

Listen up!

Are you happy now?

Well done.

Is this what gets you going?

It is mutual then.

We were able to rescue the women in the storeroom,

and I have the back of your neck to thank for it.

Those women are the proof.

Prince Ga Ron.

I plan to formally raise this issue with the royal family of Jinhoe.

Based on the level of your cooperation,

the weight of the responsibility will differ.

You know, I came here a few times...

because Prince Yoong invited me. That is all.

I let him borrow the storeroom.

The truth will be uncovered.

Other princes who are competing against you...

will be happy to hear this news.

Gye Ra.

You managed to find your way into the palace.

I think the negotiation with Prince Ga Ron went well.

It is all thanks to you.

Thank you.

I will get going now.

The Daggers of the Wind are waiting for me outside.

We must say goodbye again.

We will meet again.

Then,

would you run to me again?

Yes, probably.

After resisting the urge for as long as I can.

I will be off, then.

Officer Ji, tell Prince Yoong that I wish to see him.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Lady Yeon Wol.

Hong Gun.

Lady Yeon Wol.

I did not have a chance to thank you at the port.

Thank you for everything.

You must have been very scared.

How is your injury? Are you all right?

Yes.

Lady Yeon Wol.

Lady Yeon Wol.

I am sorry.

I heard Your Majesty asked for me.

Prince Yoong, it is all over now.

On top of building the hideout to train your secret army,

you kidnapped the female entertainers...

as well as women from the villages...

and sold them off to Jinhoe.

You worked very hard to make the hideout look like a grain shed.

I had been training the secret army...

to protect Your Majesty in emergency situations.

For the sake of confidentiality,

we made it look like a food storage shed.

And as for the women who were sold to Jinhoe...

As I already explained to you, I know nothing about it.

Prince Yoong!

Do you not fear the sky?

You are falsely accusing me, Your Majesty.

I am aware that I am an illegitimate son,

but I am your elder brother and the former king's eldest son.

How could you be so ruthless toward me?

My elder brother and Father's eldest son?

Are you sure you are the former king's son?

Your birth father...

is a man named Pal Chun. Am I wrong?

I summoned you to give you one last chance...

to tell the truth, for old times' sake.

Lads!

You are to drag away this criminal, Sajo Yoong, and interrogate him!

Yes, Your Majesty!

- Take him. - Yes, sir!

Your Majesty, this is not fair.

None of the allegations are true.

Your Majesty!

Please hear me out, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty!

Sajo Yoong.

It has all been verified that you created a secret army...

to plot treason and that you were the one who led...

the trafficking of women.

And yet, you are still denying your crimes?

Like I said,

I was framed for everything!

You have no shame.

Your Majesty.

We should tie him on the rack and torture him at once.

We await Your Majesty's royal command.

You are to tie him on the rack.

Tie him on the rack!

- Yes, sir! - Yes, sir!

I will tell you!

I will tell you everything.

Your Majesty, I wish to tell you...

the whole truth about everything.

Please give me some time.

Your Majesty.

We need not listen to this criminal's pathetic excuses.

We should tie him on the rack right away and interrogate him...

Please, I beg of you!

Your Majesty!

You may speak.

I am much obliged.

I am much obliged, Your Majesty.

I, Sajo Yoong,

wish to share...

a surprising truth with Premier Jin...

and all the ministers who are here.

His Majesty who is sitting up there now...

is possessed by an evil spirit.

Sajo Yoong!

Such insolence!

Your Majesty, I warned you.

That wicked criminal does not deserve your mercy!

Sajo Yoong.

How could you not know to repent...

when you were born a man, not a brute?

I gave you your last chance.

How dare you...

spew such nonsense that I am possessed by an evil spirit?

How dare you spew such gibberish...

What is wrong with me?

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty, do you not feel well?

I cannot speak.

Did you all see that?

Because of the evil spirit residing in His Majesty's body,

he is suddenly acting like this.

The energy of the moon is awakening the evil spirit.

How dare you!

Shut your mouth!

Now,

the evil spirit will fully occupy the King's body.

You must all keep your eyes wide open as you witness it.

Do not kill him!

His Majesty's life is at stake.

This is treason!

Guards! Round up the traitors at once...

Bring Gye Ra to me.

Yeon Wol?

Gye Ra?

Has Gye Ra been caught?

You scoundrel. How dare you...

Yeon Wol.

I cannot move.

Your Majesty.

Watch, with your eyes wide open.

Yeon Wol.

Gye Ra!

Everyone, watch closely.

Behold what is about to unfold before your eyes.

Stop, Sajo Yoong!

- Is that the evil spirit? - What is going on?

Gye Ra.

Gye Ra, look at me.

No, Your Majesty!

Gye Ra.

Did you all see that?

This man is not the King.

He is an evil spirit.

The King is possessed by an evil spirit!

Please spare me.

Your Majesty.

Come at me, evil spirit.

Come on!

Sajo Yoong.

Sajo Yoong!

("Be the Wind" by Kim Jae Hwan has now been released!)

(Love Song for Illusion)

Yeon Wol, what happened to you?

You are worried about Gye Ra even in this situation?

Ak Hee, please take good care of the people.

Yeon Wol too.

Because of the King who is possessed by an evil spirit,

a deadly disease will spread!

It appears that the skies are helping me too.

Prince Ga Ron suddenly collapsed.

His Majesty must wake up soon.

Harden my entire body...

and wake His Majesty.

Gye Ra, can I take you...

to the space in my heart?