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CAPTIVATING THE KING
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You have returned
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to get revenge.
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You harbor treasonous ambition
of murdering me, no?
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Saengbulyeosa.
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You have survived,
yet you are no better than the dead.
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What will you do now?
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Answer me
with that wicked tongue of yours.
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What will you do?
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Are you suddenly lost for words?
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Why are you not answering me?
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Say something.
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Your life depends on
that despicable tongue of yours.
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Upon hearing your words,
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I must dare to ask.
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Why do you suspect me of treachery?
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Because you lost
your beloved friend, Hongjang.
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Because despite your desperate pleas
to spare her life,
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I chose not to save her.
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If one examines closely,
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one will always find a way
to save a cornered stone.
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The moment you said that
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one could always save a cornered stone
by examining it closely,
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I deciphered
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your motive behind returning before me.
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Can you deny
that it is not for a treacherous intent?
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It is true that I treasured Hongjang,
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but my life is of greater value to me.
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Unless one has gone mad,
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no one would dare
brew such intent over a single loss.
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A friend who trusts and relies on you.
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A friend you want to
and must protect at all costs.
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The kind of friend
that gives your life meaning.
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If such a friend loses their life
to a wrongful death,
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one may go mad.
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I did not expect you
to acknowledge her wrongful death.
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Hongjang's spirit in the Underworld
will be shedding tears of joy.
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If you want to live,
examine closely before answering.
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That way, you will see a way
to save yourself.
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If you still doubt my sincerity,
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then kill me right this moment.
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I will decide to choose
where and when to kill you.
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My apologies.
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I had forgotten for a moment
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that you have already
chosen my death once.
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Do not ever forget that.
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You are dead to me.
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I can have you killed whenever I wish,
and it would be a child's play.
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Do you understand?
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Yes, Your Majesty.
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I will remember your words.
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{\an8}EPISODE 6
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{\an8}Is Mong-woo still in Yeongchwijeong?
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{\an8}He should be going home soon.
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{\an8}Surely they are not playing
on the first day, are they?
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{\an8}Are you leaving?
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{\an8}Let us wait and leave with Kang Mong-woo.
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{\an8}A feast may be too much,
but a celebratory drink will do.
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{\an8}A celebratory drink?
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{\an8}Are you trying to bribe him
to your side already?
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{\an8}My goodness.
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{\an8}Do you think so little of me?
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{\an8}It is not bribery...
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{\an8}but forging friendship.
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That is a suitable expression.
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He became the gidaeryeong thanks to me.
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Can I not hope for this much?
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Do you not agree?
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Do not get too close to Kang Mong-woo.
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What do you mean?
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What a random thing to say.
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My gosh.
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You said baduk is shared
between two players,
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and the two should only converse
through their stones.
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Those words
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reminded me of the day
when I first played against you.
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I was so immersed in playing with you...
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that I did not even realize
it had begun to rain.
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I have not enjoyed such an immersion
since I ascended to the throne.
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All of my companions
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were scheming vipers
bent on reading my mind
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to use that as leverage
for their personal gain.
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So how am I to believe
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that you are different from them?
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What can I do
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to alleviate your suspicion?
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Please advise me how.
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I will be your patron.
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Countless people
will come to you to win your heart.
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The court officials,
members of the royal family,
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and the ladies in and out of the palace
will attempt to curry favor with you.
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They may flaunt their power to coax you,
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offer you an unfathomable fortune,
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or tempt you with an incomparable beauty
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that would easily melt any man's heart.
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Does simply imagining these things
make you happy?
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No man can resist
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power, wealth, and beautiful women.
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If you want to win my trust,
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you cannot be swayed by anything.
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Do not think to deceive me.
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The moment I find any deceit,
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the Captain of the Special Firearms Unit,
Joo Sang-hwa, will have your head.
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Of course, Your Majesty.
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Do you have something to say to me?
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No.
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I am here to serve
herbal medicine to His Majesty.
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Give it to me.
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- I shall give it to him.
- Stand back, Captain Joo.
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It is my duty
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to serve him herbal medicine.
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It may be so in the King's quarters,
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but not here in Yeongchwijeong.
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As you are aware,
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only a select few may enter Yeongchwijeong
per the King's orders.
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So this random nobody can enter the place,
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but I, His Majesty's loyal servant,
am barred from entering?
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That is correct.
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How dare you?
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Are you stopping me
from carrying out my duties?
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I am merely carrying out
the royal command.
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Your duties are none of my concern.
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The herbal medicine will go cold.
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Her glare was sharper than any blade.
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Even I was holding my breath.
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Seeing how she tried to force her way in
with the herbal medicine,
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Court Lady Dong
must have been intrigued by you.
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But then again,
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you may become His Majesty's confidant.
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No wonder she was curious about you.
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By Court Lady Dong, you mean...
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Your guess is correct.
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She served the late king
and now serves the current king.
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She seemed to have bad blood with the
Captain of the Special Firearms Unit.
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How could she not?
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She is the reason the whole nation
is pointing fingers at His Majesty
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for being depraved.
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As Captain Joo's duties include regulation
and management of the rumors,
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she is a big nuisance to him.
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I see.
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I must say, I would feel deeply wronged
if I were Court Lady Dong.
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His depravity
is through no fault of her own.
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Do you not agree?
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What?
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Are you a good drinker, by any chance?
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Forgive me.
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Having spent days preparing for the games
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without sleeping or eating properly,
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my energy is depleted.
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I must return home immediately
and get some rest.
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Then forget about tonight.
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How about tomorrow?
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My duty from now on
is to be at His Majesty's beck and call.
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Thus, it would be difficult
to arrange a schedule in advance.
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If you will excuse me.
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I shall see you tomorrow.
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Goodness.
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What do you think of Mong-woo?
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I find it suspicious that a traitor
would return of his own accord.
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I have ordered my men to tail him
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and look into his dealings
for the past three years.
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Until then,
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please refrain from admitting him here
and keep an eye on him.
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He lived well enough
without ever disclosing his real name.
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Even if your men searched
every nook and cranny of this nation,
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they would not be able to find
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a trace of a man named Kang Mong-woo
that matches his description.
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May I ask why you have
let him enter Yeongchwijeong
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though you are aware
of his questionable background?
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It is entertaining.
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It is clear as day
that this post will bring him doom.
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And yet, he feigns joy
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and stands before me
as if he is unaware of the fact.
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Do not make that face.
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- Yes, Your Majesty.
- Whatever may have prompted his return,
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I will not let him sway me.
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Report to me immediately
even at a hint of suspicious activity.
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Do you understand?
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Yes, Your Majesty.
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What about the other matter?
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{\an8}As you ordered, I have arranged a meeting
before the gisinje.
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{\an8}GISINJE: MEMORIAL SERVICE
FOR THE KING OR THE QUEEN'S DEATH
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{\an8}Good work.
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You may leave.
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Yes, Your Majesty.
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"The gidaeryeong is as good as chosen."
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Did you not assure me so?
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Yes, I did.
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My men were referred to
as masters of calculation and baduk.
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You said it was as easy as Guan Yu
beheading the leader of his enemies.
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What will you do now?
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Please do not be enraged
over such trivial matters.
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It does not matter
who became the gidaeryeong.
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We still have the most certain option.
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Summon Kang Mong-woo
and make him an offer.
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Just as Prince Deokseong did,
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Kang Mong-woo
will not refuse your patronage.
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As if the King would be happy
learning that I summoned him!
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Have you forgotten how he banished
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the First Senior Consort?
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It is not that complicated.
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You can summon him in secret
while His Majesty is away.
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I will
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arrange a meeting.
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Gosh, my lord!
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Why are you coming home so late?
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We have already cleaned the pot.
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I hurried over to be in time for dinner.
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Am I too late?
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Of course you are.
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We already finished
every single grain of rice there was.
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There is no helping it then.
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Do not worry about me.
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By the way,
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how did your work go today?
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The baduk.
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I won.
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You should have led with that!
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Jageunnyeon!
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Put the pot on the fire again!
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All right!
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I will return to save you.
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Do not worry and wait. Do you understand?
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As you did not return
past the expected hour,
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we got jumpy and even considered
barging into the palace.
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My goodness! My lady!
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My lady!
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Your Majesty.
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Please spare Hongjang's life.
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Hongjang did not say a word.
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So please,
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spare her life.
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This is the final request
of your manghyeongjiu.
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I am no longer an ordinary man.
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I am the king of this nation.
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A king
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only has his subjects
and political enemies.
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He keeps no such thing as friends.
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I guess you understand
the gravity of your sin.
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I do not care what nonsense
comes out of your mouth.
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Lady Hee-soo cannot go back to the palace.
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- Jageunnyeon.
- Stay still.
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I am going to explode
if you provoke me further.
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We will all regret it if we stop here,
including her, me, and even you.
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Bollocks.
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Regret it or not,
my feelings are none of your concern.
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Enough, both of you.
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I only fainted from
staying out in the sun for too long.
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It will not happen again. I promise.
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You need to take your herbal medicine,
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so keep the talk short.
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He threatened to kill you
if you sought a patron?
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That must be why the King
had Prince Deokseong killed.
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I wonder who his patron was.
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Surely it was Park Jong-hwan,
the Principal Director.
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Had it been Oh Wook-hwan or Min Ji-hwan,
257
00:19:31,795 --> 00:19:34,131
they would have died
along with Prince Deokseong.
258
00:19:34,631 --> 00:19:36,175
Park Jong-hwan is his uncle
259
00:19:36,258 --> 00:19:38,385
and has his mother's support.
260
00:19:38,969 --> 00:19:41,013
Thus, he only killed
Prince Deokseong as a warning.
261
00:19:41,096 --> 00:19:43,849
It is a warning not to have
the Queen Dowager as your patron.
262
00:19:44,683 --> 00:19:46,351
The Queen Dowager and Park Jong-hwan
263
00:19:46,435 --> 00:19:48,645
will propose an offer
you will not be able to refuse.
264
00:19:48,729 --> 00:19:51,106
And if you do,
they will find whatever fault they can
265
00:19:51,190 --> 00:19:52,441
and exploit it to harm you.
266
00:19:53,066 --> 00:19:55,027
The King foresaw this
and issued an empty threat
267
00:19:55,110 --> 00:19:56,528
under the pretext of suspicion.
268
00:19:57,571 --> 00:19:58,822
It was not an empty threat.
269
00:20:01,491 --> 00:20:03,577
He said I was already dead to him
270
00:20:04,161 --> 00:20:07,956
and that killing me
would be a child's play.
271
00:20:15,589 --> 00:20:17,549
I tried to take the initiative,
272
00:20:19,051 --> 00:20:22,012
but I neglected the fact that
the King was a skillful tactician.
273
00:20:22,596 --> 00:20:25,182
I let my guard down
when he promised to spare my life.
274
00:20:25,265 --> 00:20:28,268
He outplayed me right then and there.
275
00:20:30,687 --> 00:20:32,231
Do not beat yourself up.
276
00:20:33,482 --> 00:20:35,442
It is only the start.
We have a ways to go.
277
00:20:39,112 --> 00:20:40,364
I must reassess.
278
00:20:49,498 --> 00:20:52,584
KANG MONG-WOO
279
00:21:27,369 --> 00:21:28,370
Your Majesty.
280
00:21:29,204 --> 00:21:31,331
What has you so deep in thought?
281
00:21:34,084 --> 00:21:35,043
It is nothing.
282
00:21:37,921 --> 00:21:40,340
Your Majesty, I have a request.
283
00:21:41,800 --> 00:21:42,884
What is it?
284
00:21:45,220 --> 00:21:48,265
Please grant me access to Yeongchwijeong.
285
00:21:50,309 --> 00:21:53,061
Do you not know
what kind of a place Yeongchwijeong is?
286
00:21:55,605 --> 00:21:58,317
I am well aware
that you established the place
287
00:21:58,400 --> 00:22:01,820
to play baduk in peace
without any interference.
288
00:22:02,571 --> 00:22:05,657
I will provide you with extra comfort
should you grant me access.
289
00:22:06,366 --> 00:22:07,617
Please grant me your approval.
290
00:22:09,578 --> 00:22:10,746
I will not.
291
00:22:11,955 --> 00:22:12,789
However, Your Majesty...
292
00:22:12,873 --> 00:22:14,875
I already gave you my answer.
293
00:22:19,963 --> 00:22:21,006
Your Majesty.
294
00:22:22,466 --> 00:22:23,592
Have you perhaps
295
00:22:23,675 --> 00:22:26,470
forgotten the promise you made to me
three years ago?
296
00:22:28,513 --> 00:22:29,973
I cannot handle
297
00:22:30,557 --> 00:22:32,142
such an important duty.
298
00:22:32,934 --> 00:22:35,520
I shall grant your request
299
00:22:36,104 --> 00:22:37,314
no matter
300
00:22:38,982 --> 00:22:40,108
what it may be about.
301
00:22:42,527 --> 00:22:44,780
I believed in your words back then
302
00:22:44,863 --> 00:22:46,531
and risked my life for you.
303
00:22:46,615 --> 00:22:48,116
And I continue to do so even now.
304
00:22:52,454 --> 00:22:54,372
Have I ever forsaken that promise?
305
00:22:54,873 --> 00:22:58,502
Have I ever not granted your request?
306
00:22:58,585 --> 00:23:00,670
No, not even a single time.
307
00:23:02,631 --> 00:23:03,673
Thus,
308
00:23:04,591 --> 00:23:07,969
I have no doubt
that you will grant my request this time.
309
00:23:17,270 --> 00:23:18,271
Fine.
310
00:23:22,234 --> 00:23:23,443
I am most grateful, Your Majesty.
311
00:23:23,527 --> 00:23:24,569
However,
312
00:23:26,905 --> 00:23:32,119
I have clearly stated
to the court officials
313
00:23:32,202 --> 00:23:35,122
that only talented baduk players
may enter Yeongchwijeong.
314
00:23:35,622 --> 00:23:37,374
As I cannot make an exception for you,
315
00:23:37,457 --> 00:23:41,169
I shall grant you entrance
when your skill has become proficient.
316
00:23:44,047 --> 00:23:44,965
But Your Majesty.
317
00:23:45,674 --> 00:23:48,552
Captain Joo has access to Yeongchwijeong
318
00:23:48,635 --> 00:23:50,053
despite his ignorance in baduk!
319
00:23:50,137 --> 00:23:50,971
Sang-hwa...
320
00:23:54,850 --> 00:23:56,852
carries his sword around.
321
00:24:08,113 --> 00:24:09,739
If you feel wronged,
322
00:24:09,823 --> 00:24:11,700
challenge him in a fight and win.
323
00:24:15,829 --> 00:24:16,955
Is anyone outside?
324
00:24:20,709 --> 00:24:23,128
Yes, Your Majesty. Did you call for me?
325
00:24:23,211 --> 00:24:26,214
As I skipped today's afternoon study,
I shall have nighttime study.
326
00:24:26,298 --> 00:24:28,175
Summon the Nightshift Royal Secretary.
327
00:24:28,258 --> 00:24:29,551
I shall, Your Majesty.
328
00:24:43,273 --> 00:24:44,107
Your Majesty.
329
00:24:44,858 --> 00:24:47,235
Did you use me as an excuse
to Court Lady Dong again?
330
00:24:47,986 --> 00:24:50,947
She requested access to Yeongchwijeong,
so I had no choice.
331
00:24:52,490 --> 00:24:56,077
You are the best excuse
that I can use against her.
332
00:24:58,205 --> 00:25:00,624
Has Gidaeryeong Kang Mong-woo
come to the palace yet?
333
00:25:00,707 --> 00:25:02,000
He has not.
334
00:25:03,043 --> 00:25:05,670
Order him to come to Yeongchwijeong
as soon as he does.
335
00:25:05,754 --> 00:25:06,671
Your Majesty.
336
00:25:06,755 --> 00:25:08,965
You have a morning assembly
at the hall of governance today.
337
00:25:09,049 --> 00:25:10,217
Right.
338
00:25:10,717 --> 00:25:12,677
Order him to be there
as soon as the assembly is over.
339
00:25:12,761 --> 00:25:13,845
I will, Your Majesty.
340
00:25:39,120 --> 00:25:41,998
You may await His Majesty's orders here.
341
00:25:42,582 --> 00:25:44,084
Could you do me a favor?
342
00:25:44,584 --> 00:25:45,669
Please speak.
343
00:25:47,254 --> 00:25:49,089
This is the list of officials
awaiting promotion.
344
00:25:49,673 --> 00:25:52,717
You shall write up
their official appointment letters.
345
00:25:53,260 --> 00:25:54,344
Yes, my lord.
346
00:26:11,820 --> 00:26:15,407
So it seems Yoo Hyun-bo
will be returning to the court after all.
347
00:26:16,992 --> 00:26:19,035
Where are the petitions for His Majesty?
348
00:26:34,175 --> 00:26:36,594
Did I not order you to remove this one?
349
00:26:37,220 --> 00:26:38,346
My lord.
350
00:26:38,430 --> 00:26:40,890
This pertains to an urgent matter
at the border region.
351
00:26:41,391 --> 00:26:43,518
I believe it should be
reviewed by His Majesty.
352
00:26:43,601 --> 00:26:46,146
It is against our treaty with the Qing
353
00:26:46,229 --> 00:26:47,981
to repair collapsed fortresses.
354
00:26:48,565 --> 00:26:50,525
An envoy from the Qing will be here soon.
355
00:26:50,608 --> 00:26:53,153
If the matter causes a diplomatic issue,
356
00:26:53,778 --> 00:26:55,405
will you take responsibility?
357
00:26:56,990 --> 00:26:59,993
However, His Majesty should be informed.
358
00:27:00,577 --> 00:27:02,454
Do you think he is in the dark?
359
00:27:03,955 --> 00:27:06,708
Do not be pompous
and lay low as if you were dead.
360
00:27:07,208 --> 00:27:10,795
Never forget that
there are people ready to drag you down.
361
00:27:12,047 --> 00:27:13,006
Do you understand?
362
00:27:14,841 --> 00:27:16,009
Yes, my lord.
363
00:27:22,223 --> 00:27:23,433
What is it?
364
00:27:23,516 --> 00:27:25,018
The gidaeryeong
has asked for a baduk table.
365
00:27:25,101 --> 00:27:26,186
What shall I do?
366
00:27:27,604 --> 00:27:28,730
You take care of it.
367
00:27:29,522 --> 00:27:31,399
Gather the petitions and follow me.
368
00:27:31,483 --> 00:27:32,400
Yes, my lord.
369
00:27:36,112 --> 00:27:38,948
I did not expect you to come yourself.
370
00:27:39,032 --> 00:27:42,744
Did you not ask for a baduk table
to see me?
371
00:27:42,827 --> 00:27:44,829
Even if that had been my intention,
372
00:27:44,913 --> 00:27:46,456
you could have chosen not to come.
373
00:27:49,876 --> 00:27:51,378
Why did you return?
374
00:27:53,421 --> 00:27:56,466
Was the pain from three years ago
not enough?
375
00:27:56,549 --> 00:27:58,843
If you wish to discuss
the pain I experienced then,
376
00:27:59,386 --> 00:28:01,554
you should ask for my forgiveness first.
377
00:28:02,138 --> 00:28:04,599
You forged an attestation
that I had never given.
378
00:28:07,936 --> 00:28:08,937
I do not need
379
00:28:10,146 --> 00:28:11,439
your forgiveness.
380
00:28:12,690 --> 00:28:14,109
I only did what I had to.
381
00:28:16,945 --> 00:28:18,446
You have become rather brazen.
382
00:28:19,572 --> 00:28:21,866
I must say that it is quite a relief.
383
00:28:24,661 --> 00:28:27,539
To go against the King who has mastered
all trickery and deception,
384
00:28:28,039 --> 00:28:30,083
such brazenness would be necessary.
385
00:28:35,672 --> 00:28:36,881
What do you mean
386
00:28:37,507 --> 00:28:39,134
by going against the King?
387
00:28:42,887 --> 00:28:44,472
You asked why I have returned.
388
00:28:45,890 --> 00:28:48,935
I have returned to bring down the King
who tricked his way onto the throne
389
00:28:50,603 --> 00:28:52,772
by fooling the world
with his wicked wiles.
390
00:28:54,899 --> 00:28:56,609
I shall offer you an opportunity as well.
391
00:28:58,486 --> 00:29:01,030
The opportunity to get revenge
on the enemy who slayed your father.
392
00:29:03,241 --> 00:29:04,951
Will you join hands with me?
393
00:29:33,480 --> 00:29:37,984
I thought you might have run away in fear
after our conversation last night.
394
00:29:40,570 --> 00:29:43,281
Is that why you ordered
the Special Firearms Unit to follow me?
395
00:29:43,364 --> 00:29:46,409
It would be a waste to lose
my precious baduk opponent, would it not?
396
00:29:49,496 --> 00:29:50,663
Do not be concerned.
397
00:29:51,998 --> 00:29:54,083
I will not run away of my own volition,
398
00:29:54,167 --> 00:29:57,045
not unless I die or am expelled.
399
00:29:58,087 --> 00:30:00,006
That means there is something
you want from me.
400
00:30:00,507 --> 00:30:01,633
What is it?
401
00:30:05,970 --> 00:30:07,514
As you are aware,
402
00:30:08,556 --> 00:30:11,059
I only play baduk when there is a bet.
403
00:30:19,192 --> 00:30:21,653
You dare to suggest
a game of baduk gamble?
404
00:30:22,904 --> 00:30:24,531
If you win,
405
00:30:24,614 --> 00:30:27,325
you may decide my fate
however you see fit.
406
00:30:27,408 --> 00:30:28,993
If I win,
407
00:30:29,077 --> 00:30:31,663
I beg you to grant me a wish,
whatever that may be.
408
00:30:32,413 --> 00:30:35,917
You want me to retract my promise of death
should you get a patron?
409
00:30:37,168 --> 00:30:38,253
Your Majesty,
410
00:30:38,920 --> 00:30:42,090
I will not beg you to spare my life.
411
00:30:50,139 --> 00:30:52,851
It all sounds like
I would be losing out greatly.
412
00:31:00,316 --> 00:31:01,526
All right.
413
00:31:01,609 --> 00:31:03,653
I shall approve of your proposal.
414
00:31:04,279 --> 00:31:05,405
Thank you, Your Majesty.
415
00:31:12,036 --> 00:31:16,249
It would not be proper to withdraw
all the stones for a fresh game, would it?
416
00:31:19,419 --> 00:31:21,796
You should have
made your proposal earlier.
417
00:31:21,880 --> 00:31:23,047
My apologies.
418
00:31:35,435 --> 00:31:36,477
So...
419
00:31:37,061 --> 00:31:38,313
who won?
420
00:31:38,396 --> 00:31:41,983
As we played while calculating
10 to 20 moves ahead of each other,
421
00:31:42,066 --> 00:31:43,651
the game did not progress much.
422
00:31:43,735 --> 00:31:45,862
It will take a few days at the least
to see who wins.
423
00:31:50,074 --> 00:31:51,826
Will Kim Myung-ha join hands with you?
424
00:31:52,410 --> 00:31:55,079
It will take a few days for him as well.
425
00:31:55,872 --> 00:31:57,582
What about Yoo Hyun-bo?
426
00:31:59,375 --> 00:32:01,044
We must get payback for Se-dong.
427
00:32:01,961 --> 00:32:05,256
Go collect all his winnings
and leave nothing behind.
428
00:32:15,099 --> 00:32:16,059
Hey.
429
00:32:16,976 --> 00:32:18,978
Why do we not
leave this much as their cut?
430
00:32:20,146 --> 00:32:22,065
The order was to collect everything.
431
00:32:22,148 --> 00:32:23,316
Everything?
432
00:32:26,277 --> 00:32:27,111
All right then.
433
00:32:34,911 --> 00:32:35,870
Hold on now.
434
00:32:35,954 --> 00:32:37,163
Where are you guys off to?
435
00:32:37,246 --> 00:32:39,123
Damn it. Did I not tell you?
436
00:32:39,207 --> 00:32:41,042
I said we needed to give them their cut.
437
00:32:58,267 --> 00:32:59,268
Halt.
438
00:33:08,111 --> 00:33:09,487
What is going on?
439
00:33:09,570 --> 00:33:12,824
These lowly bastards were being shameless,
440
00:33:12,907 --> 00:33:15,159
so I was teaching them some manners.
441
00:33:18,997 --> 00:33:20,748
Who are you
442
00:33:20,832 --> 00:33:23,751
-to teach them manners or fault them
-My lord.
443
00:33:23,835 --> 00:33:25,586
- for being shameless?
- My lord...
444
00:33:28,840 --> 00:33:31,467
What are you staring at? Get lost.
445
00:33:38,474 --> 00:33:40,852
Let us leave. Come on.
446
00:33:51,988 --> 00:33:53,531
Man-bok was right to cut in.
447
00:33:53,614 --> 00:33:55,491
Why did you let those lowly brats go?
448
00:33:56,701 --> 00:33:59,328
I did not want to let them go either.
449
00:34:00,371 --> 00:34:01,622
Then why?
450
00:34:01,706 --> 00:34:03,791
Do not tell me that
it was because of the onlookers.
451
00:34:03,875 --> 00:34:05,960
Were you worried your promotion
would be withdrawn
452
00:34:06,044 --> 00:34:07,420
if the Special Firearms Unit
were to find out?
453
00:34:09,297 --> 00:34:10,214
My lord.
454
00:34:10,923 --> 00:34:15,720
Why do you think those brats
placed their bets on Kang Mong-woo?
455
00:34:15,803 --> 00:34:16,888
What do you mean why?
456
00:34:16,971 --> 00:34:18,598
They just got lucky.
457
00:34:19,849 --> 00:34:24,562
They placed their bets
knowing he would win.
458
00:34:24,645 --> 00:34:25,938
And how would they have known?
459
00:34:26,939 --> 00:34:29,400
As they work for him.
460
00:34:30,610 --> 00:34:35,114
Do you now understand why I let them leave
with their lives intact?
461
00:34:35,782 --> 00:34:39,118
Do you mean you did so
to win Kang Mong-woo's favor?
462
00:34:39,869 --> 00:34:41,245
Still, it was too much.
463
00:34:41,329 --> 00:34:43,998
Is it not a waste
to give them all that fortune?
464
00:34:44,082 --> 00:34:46,334
Why would you think that is a waste?
465
00:34:46,417 --> 00:34:49,504
Once you become Kang Mong-woo's patron,
466
00:34:50,088 --> 00:34:54,133
you can make him cough up 10 times,
or even 20 times the amount.
467
00:34:54,967 --> 00:34:58,179
That is easier said than done.
468
00:34:58,262 --> 00:35:01,474
In return for your efforts
to bring me back into the court,
469
00:35:01,557 --> 00:35:06,395
I will bring Kang Mong-woo
and make him kneel before you.
470
00:35:09,732 --> 00:35:10,858
Have a drink.
471
00:35:13,486 --> 00:35:14,362
By the way,
472
00:35:15,738 --> 00:35:18,449
did you ever commit
a discourtesy to the Principal Director?
473
00:35:19,033 --> 00:35:22,078
He made up all kinds of excuses
to go against your promotion.
474
00:35:22,161 --> 00:35:25,289
I barely got his approval
only after spending a hefty sum.
475
00:35:26,582 --> 00:35:29,919
I can only wonder in question
476
00:35:30,503 --> 00:35:31,796
at his disapproval of me.
477
00:35:46,936 --> 00:35:49,063
Principal Director, have you been well?
478
00:35:50,690 --> 00:35:52,191
We have not conversed in a long time.
479
00:35:52,275 --> 00:35:55,403
I wish to visit you often
to seek your counsel.
480
00:35:57,989 --> 00:36:00,950
Since you speak of my counsel,
I shall offer one for you.
481
00:36:01,033 --> 00:36:02,326
Please do.
482
00:36:03,077 --> 00:36:05,413
Your promotion
483
00:36:05,496 --> 00:36:07,456
{\an8}was only approved
thanks to the Great Lord's plea,
484
00:36:07,540 --> 00:36:10,459
{\an8}despite your performance review being
marked out by His Majesty multiple times
485
00:36:10,543 --> 00:36:13,462
{\an8}to be reinforced for further inspection
and disciplinary actions.
486
00:36:13,546 --> 00:36:15,965
If you get caught by the
Special Firearms Unit and dismissed,
487
00:36:16,048 --> 00:36:18,176
the Great Lord will be in a pickle.
488
00:36:18,676 --> 00:36:19,510
Therefore,
489
00:36:20,303 --> 00:36:22,930
you had better sever ties
with your indecent business.
490
00:36:24,015 --> 00:36:25,641
I am referring to the gambling den.
491
00:36:26,893 --> 00:36:30,479
I will heed to your words, my lord.
492
00:36:51,542 --> 00:36:53,461
Just ignore him.
493
00:36:58,132 --> 00:36:59,759
Myung-ha.
494
00:37:11,812 --> 00:37:14,398
Even the lowest Royal Secretary
must enjoy some prestige.
495
00:37:15,191 --> 00:37:17,902
You look very well indeed.
496
00:37:31,540 --> 00:37:35,127
Such cheek from a mere traitor's son.
497
00:37:48,683 --> 00:37:49,809
Where are you going?
498
00:37:51,352 --> 00:37:53,104
I am on my way to Yeongchwijeong.
499
00:37:53,729 --> 00:37:54,939
Why do you ask?
500
00:37:58,276 --> 00:38:01,195
Yoo Hyun-bo has returned to court
as the Third Minister of Rites.
501
00:38:02,446 --> 00:38:03,781
If you go this way,
502
00:38:03,864 --> 00:38:05,533
you will run into him.
503
00:38:07,702 --> 00:38:09,745
I have no reason to avoid him.
504
00:38:18,129 --> 00:38:19,964
No one avoids feces out of fear.
505
00:38:20,047 --> 00:38:21,257
One does so because of its filth.
506
00:38:24,135 --> 00:38:26,137
There is another route to Yeongchwijeong.
507
00:38:26,220 --> 00:38:27,388
Follow me.
508
00:38:38,858 --> 00:38:41,986
This must be that famous peach tree.
509
00:38:43,029 --> 00:38:46,115
The tree that the late king planted
with His Majesty in mind.
510
00:38:48,534 --> 00:38:51,495
Reviving it would be a challenge indeed.
511
00:38:57,793 --> 00:39:00,004
Head straight this way,
and you will find Yeongchwijeong.
512
00:39:01,047 --> 00:39:02,715
You have not given me an answer yet.
513
00:39:02,798 --> 00:39:05,468
It is best to stay silent
to a ridiculous proposition.
514
00:39:07,136 --> 00:39:08,346
Please reconsider.
515
00:39:08,429 --> 00:39:11,766
My answer will not change,
even if I do reconsider a thousand times.
516
00:39:13,100 --> 00:39:14,518
What is the reason?
517
00:39:20,608 --> 00:39:22,443
Since you are being deliberately obtuse,
518
00:39:22,526 --> 00:39:24,195
I shall point out the flaws clearly.
519
00:39:25,154 --> 00:39:26,864
The goal that you dream of
520
00:39:26,947 --> 00:39:29,909
is difficult to achieve
even with a just cause, suitable means,
521
00:39:29,992 --> 00:39:32,078
and a blessing from the heavens.
522
00:39:32,995 --> 00:39:35,164
Why would I risk my life
523
00:39:35,247 --> 00:39:37,333
for something that will clearly fail?
524
00:39:40,378 --> 00:39:42,254
While I cannot move the heavens,
525
00:39:42,838 --> 00:39:47,134
if I prove to you that I have the plan
and means to reach my goal,
526
00:39:48,094 --> 00:39:49,512
will you trust me?
527
00:39:54,475 --> 00:39:56,268
I shall arrange an audience
528
00:39:57,061 --> 00:39:58,729
with Grand Prince Munseong
and Princess Jangryeong.
529
00:40:01,982 --> 00:40:05,486
You would need approval
from Her Royal Highness to that end.
530
00:40:05,569 --> 00:40:07,905
Do you think she will grant her approval
531
00:40:08,489 --> 00:40:09,740
when I am a thorn in her side?
532
00:40:09,824 --> 00:40:12,910
Furthermore, even if she did,
533
00:40:12,993 --> 00:40:15,413
Principal Director Park Jong-hwan
would not sit back.
534
00:40:16,622 --> 00:40:17,998
You can wait and see.
535
00:40:21,961 --> 00:40:25,047
Here comes His Majesty!
536
00:40:41,647 --> 00:40:42,565
Your Majesty.
537
00:40:44,775 --> 00:40:46,777
What are you doing here?
538
00:40:47,611 --> 00:40:49,363
We were on our way to Yeongchwijeong.
539
00:40:49,447 --> 00:40:51,699
With so many inquisitive eyes
on the gidaeryeong...
540
00:40:51,782 --> 00:40:54,410
Hold your tongue.
The question was for Mong-woo.
541
00:40:57,872 --> 00:41:00,458
As I have not yet mastered
the ins and outs of the palace,
542
00:41:00,541 --> 00:41:04,003
the Sixth Royal Secretary was aiding me
to find my way to Yeongchwijeong.
543
00:41:04,086 --> 00:41:05,171
How amusing.
544
00:41:07,423 --> 00:41:11,051
You dared to enter Yeongchwijeong
when I did not even summon you?
545
00:41:13,471 --> 00:41:14,805
I had not thought it through.
546
00:41:15,764 --> 00:41:17,975
I beg your pardon for my foolishness.
547
00:41:18,058 --> 00:41:19,226
I do not want to see you.
548
00:41:19,977 --> 00:41:21,479
Go and wait for my command.
549
00:41:22,688 --> 00:41:23,898
As you wish, Your Majesty.
550
00:41:33,199 --> 00:41:34,366
I see it now.
551
00:41:35,242 --> 00:41:36,494
The two of you conspired
552
00:41:37,495 --> 00:41:40,664
and had Kang Mong-woo
apply to become the gidaeryeong.
553
00:41:42,374 --> 00:41:43,792
That is not true, Your Majesty.
554
00:41:43,876 --> 00:41:46,045
Until I was ordered to play
baduk against him
555
00:41:46,128 --> 00:41:47,671
at Chundangdae upon your command,
556
00:41:47,755 --> 00:41:49,423
I did not even know he was alive.
557
00:41:49,507 --> 00:41:52,468
You once boasted about
your close friendship with him.
558
00:41:54,303 --> 00:41:55,304
There was a time
559
00:41:56,180 --> 00:41:58,766
when I sought to
become close to Kang Mong-woo.
560
00:41:58,849 --> 00:42:01,227
However, ever since
the incident three years ago,
561
00:42:01,310 --> 00:42:03,854
I had long forgotten him and moved on.
562
00:42:03,938 --> 00:42:07,191
As for Kang Mong-woo,
I am certain he has a grudge against me.
563
00:42:07,274 --> 00:42:08,275
And...
564
00:42:09,443 --> 00:42:11,612
you do not have any grudge against him?
565
00:42:13,447 --> 00:42:16,534
Despite my unforgivable crime,
566
00:42:16,617 --> 00:42:18,077
you have shown me great kindness
567
00:42:18,160 --> 00:42:20,579
by sparing my life
and giving me a government post.
568
00:42:20,663 --> 00:42:25,000
My only wish is that
bygones can be bygones.
569
00:42:31,340 --> 00:42:33,509
Have you found a way to save the tree?
570
00:42:36,679 --> 00:42:39,640
I have made countless inquiries
and found a few promising ways.
571
00:42:39,723 --> 00:42:40,558
And?
572
00:42:41,850 --> 00:42:43,727
Some suggested replacing the soil,
573
00:42:43,811 --> 00:42:46,772
and others suggested
replanting the tree in fertile land.
574
00:42:47,314 --> 00:42:48,357
What shall I do?
575
00:42:49,441 --> 00:42:51,235
You may not replace the soil
576
00:42:52,403 --> 00:42:54,113
or replant the tree elsewhere.
577
00:42:56,407 --> 00:42:58,075
Find another way.
578
00:42:58,158 --> 00:42:59,660
Yes, Your Majesty.
579
00:43:38,574 --> 00:43:40,618
Has His Majesty summoned me
to Yeongchwijeong?
580
00:43:40,701 --> 00:43:41,910
No, my lord.
581
00:43:41,994 --> 00:43:43,537
He commanded you to return home.
582
00:44:11,649 --> 00:44:12,858
Your Majesty.
583
00:44:13,651 --> 00:44:15,319
An urgent matter requires your attention
584
00:44:15,402 --> 00:44:17,279
regarding your travel for the gisinje.
585
00:44:17,363 --> 00:44:18,572
My ears are open.
586
00:44:19,073 --> 00:44:20,949
I apologize for saying this,
587
00:44:21,033 --> 00:44:23,952
but many offices have petitioned
for the reduction of the troops
588
00:44:24,036 --> 00:44:26,747
to be mobilized for the said event.
589
00:44:32,252 --> 00:44:34,588
Do not generalize and state clearly.
590
00:44:34,672 --> 00:44:37,383
Who discussed what and where?
591
00:44:41,595 --> 00:44:43,555
During a meeting at the Ministry of War,
592
00:44:43,639 --> 00:44:47,393
some raised concerns about the high number
of troops being mobilized for the event.
593
00:44:57,736 --> 00:44:59,196
What do you mean high?
594
00:45:01,407 --> 00:45:02,699
Some may suspect
595
00:45:02,783 --> 00:45:05,119
{\an8}that you are inspecting the troops
under the pretense of traveling.
596
00:45:05,202 --> 00:45:08,747
{\an8}That is what the Ministry of War
is concerned about.
597
00:45:10,833 --> 00:45:13,293
And who would dare raise such suspicion?
598
00:45:14,962 --> 00:45:17,339
The Qing's envoy is arriving soon.
599
00:45:18,674 --> 00:45:22,219
"Do not do anything that may arouse
suspicion from the Qing's envoy."
600
00:45:23,262 --> 00:45:24,346
Is that what you are implying?
601
00:45:24,430 --> 00:45:25,389
Your Majesty.
602
00:45:25,889 --> 00:45:28,183
That is not what I meant to convey...
603
00:45:28,267 --> 00:45:30,894
What else did they say about the matter?
604
00:45:35,983 --> 00:45:37,276
Your Majesty.
605
00:45:37,860 --> 00:45:38,986
I apologize,
606
00:45:39,069 --> 00:45:42,781
but the cost of your travel rises
in proportion to the number of troops.
607
00:45:42,865 --> 00:45:45,826
The officials at the Ministry of Taxation
also warned
608
00:45:45,909 --> 00:45:49,163
that the costs might not be met
without levying a tax for your journey.
609
00:45:52,666 --> 00:45:53,792
The purpose of my travel
610
00:45:54,793 --> 00:45:56,670
{\an8}is for the first gisinje of the late king
611
00:45:56,753 --> 00:45:58,589
{\an8}after the three-year mourning period.
612
00:45:59,715 --> 00:46:00,716
If we cut the number of troops,
613
00:46:00,799 --> 00:46:04,511
the people will think
that I lack honor for the late king.
614
00:46:05,637 --> 00:46:07,639
Thus, the offices' petition
will not be granted.
615
00:46:07,723 --> 00:46:08,557
However,
616
00:46:09,516 --> 00:46:11,727
I will ride a horse
instead of a royal palanquin.
617
00:46:12,311 --> 00:46:16,023
I will reduce the number of officials
and court ladies in attendance as well.
618
00:46:16,106 --> 00:46:18,192
The officials traveling with me
619
00:46:19,193 --> 00:46:20,694
shall do the same.
620
00:46:22,654 --> 00:46:24,406
Would that soothe your concerns?
621
00:46:27,284 --> 00:46:29,411
What a wise answer, Your Majesty.
622
00:46:29,495 --> 00:46:31,997
We will follow your commands.
623
00:46:32,080 --> 00:46:33,207
I am done here.
624
00:46:34,166 --> 00:46:37,544
Everyone here shall shoot an arrow
before they leave.
625
00:46:38,128 --> 00:46:39,546
- Yes, Your Majesty.
- Yes, Your Majesty.
626
00:46:47,137 --> 00:46:48,263
I mean,
627
00:46:48,347 --> 00:46:50,182
what is so bad about placating the Qing?
628
00:46:50,265 --> 00:46:53,185
Why would he rage over a petition
seeking to prevent trouble?
629
00:46:53,810 --> 00:46:56,980
I cannot seem to wrap my head around
what His Majesty is thinking.
630
00:46:58,273 --> 00:47:01,818
His Majesty is placating the people,
not the Qing.
631
00:47:02,528 --> 00:47:03,737
The people?
632
00:47:03,820 --> 00:47:05,614
Despite Joo Sang-hwa's efforts,
633
00:47:05,697 --> 00:47:08,033
the rumors about His Majesty
continue to spread across the land.
634
00:47:08,116 --> 00:47:10,118
The public sentiment will only worsen
635
00:47:10,702 --> 00:47:12,371
if they find the gisinje lacking.
636
00:47:13,163 --> 00:47:14,831
How could he not get enraged
637
00:47:14,915 --> 00:47:16,583
to see his court stirring up trouble?
638
00:47:17,209 --> 00:47:18,210
Principal Director.
639
00:47:18,877 --> 00:47:21,255
What do you think about
Minister Min's opinion?
640
00:47:22,172 --> 00:47:24,800
Let us speak in privacy, Great Lord.
641
00:47:28,762 --> 00:47:32,516
You have enraged him
with your nonsense, Minister Min.
642
00:47:41,149 --> 00:47:42,150
Pardon?
643
00:47:42,985 --> 00:47:45,195
But that is...
644
00:47:45,279 --> 00:47:46,321
Why?
645
00:47:46,989 --> 00:47:48,407
Can you not do it?
646
00:47:50,784 --> 00:47:51,785
Of course I can.
647
00:47:51,868 --> 00:47:53,912
I will speak to Her Majesty.
648
00:47:53,996 --> 00:47:57,249
Then I shall convey this
to Her Royal Highness.
649
00:48:06,341 --> 00:48:08,427
You want me to summon
Kang Mong-woo, the gidaeryeong?
650
00:48:09,011 --> 00:48:11,555
His Majesty would be furious
if he were to find out.
651
00:48:13,640 --> 00:48:14,850
I cannot do it.
652
00:48:15,392 --> 00:48:17,102
I have nothing to ask of the gidaeryeong.
653
00:48:17,603 --> 00:48:18,604
Father.
654
00:48:18,687 --> 00:48:21,189
If you want to become
the patron of the gidaeryeong,
655
00:48:21,273 --> 00:48:22,816
please find another way.
656
00:48:22,899 --> 00:48:24,067
Your Majesty.
657
00:48:24,693 --> 00:48:27,696
I would not have brought it up
if that had been the case.
658
00:48:29,281 --> 00:48:30,198
Is it...
659
00:48:30,782 --> 00:48:32,784
the Principal Director's command?
660
00:48:34,161 --> 00:48:35,245
No,
661
00:48:35,871 --> 00:48:37,789
it must be Her Royal Highness's command.
662
00:48:41,001 --> 00:48:43,253
She could just summon him
to her quarters instead.
663
00:48:47,799 --> 00:48:51,136
It is to avoid His Majesty's wrath
when he finds out.
664
00:48:51,720 --> 00:48:53,972
They need a scapegoat.
665
00:48:54,056 --> 00:48:57,768
They only sent you to me
to prevent me from telling His Majesty
666
00:48:57,851 --> 00:49:00,812
that Her Royal Highness is behind it
like the First Senior Consort did.
667
00:49:00,896 --> 00:49:01,772
Am I wrong?
668
00:49:01,855 --> 00:49:03,023
Your Majesty.
669
00:49:03,815 --> 00:49:07,819
Just consider this your duty
as a daughter-in-law to prevent discord
670
00:49:08,403 --> 00:49:10,280
between a son and his mother.
671
00:49:33,637 --> 00:49:35,389
You have been waiting for this,
have you not?
672
00:49:36,098 --> 00:49:37,265
Thank you, as always.
673
00:49:37,891 --> 00:49:39,226
It is nothing.
674
00:49:40,602 --> 00:49:42,646
What about the herbal medicine
for Her Majesty?
675
00:49:43,230 --> 00:49:44,731
It will be ready soon.
676
00:49:49,861 --> 00:49:51,863
Her Majesty takes herbal medicine?
677
00:49:51,947 --> 00:49:53,990
Her chronic migraine has come back.
678
00:49:55,450 --> 00:49:58,120
- What happened?
- Is it not obvious?
679
00:49:58,829 --> 00:50:02,040
Her Royal Highness is forcing her
to carry out a distasteful task.
680
00:50:02,541 --> 00:50:04,918
She was forced to do so
when the First Senior Consort was exiled.
681
00:50:05,001 --> 00:50:08,964
She went to plead with His Majesty
upon Her Royal Highness's orders
682
00:50:09,047 --> 00:50:10,632
and earned his ire for no reason.
683
00:50:19,641 --> 00:50:22,936
I will skip the morning assembly today
and inspect the Directorate of Training.
684
00:50:23,520 --> 00:50:25,564
- Lead the way.
- Yes, Your Majesty.
685
00:50:53,216 --> 00:50:55,761
His Majesty is away
to visit the Directorate of Training.
686
00:50:57,012 --> 00:50:59,431
Tell the Queen
to carry out my order today.
687
00:50:59,514 --> 00:51:01,099
Yes, Your Royal Highness.
688
00:51:33,173 --> 00:51:35,926
I am writing to you
as an urgent matter came to my attention.
689
00:51:36,009 --> 00:51:38,720
Last night,
Her Majesty's illness worsened.
690
00:51:38,804 --> 00:51:40,430
According to the female physicians,
691
00:51:40,514 --> 00:51:43,016
it is due to Her Royal Highness.
692
00:51:45,769 --> 00:51:47,687
Gidaeryeong Kang,
Her Majesty has summoned you.
693
00:51:51,316 --> 00:51:55,320
As you have told me to send word
should Her Royal Highness make a move,
694
00:51:55,403 --> 00:51:57,072
I send you this letter just in case.
695
00:52:01,451 --> 00:52:02,786
Your Majesty.
696
00:52:02,869 --> 00:52:05,288
Gidaeryeong Kang is here.
697
00:52:06,790 --> 00:52:07,874
Let him enter.
698
00:52:34,609 --> 00:52:38,530
Gidaeryeong Kang Mong-woo
at your service, Your Majesty.
699
00:52:43,243 --> 00:52:44,244
Please wait.
700
00:52:44,786 --> 00:52:47,038
The person you should
offer your services to
701
00:52:47,122 --> 00:52:48,081
will be here shortly.
702
00:52:49,624 --> 00:52:50,667
Your Majesty.
703
00:52:51,501 --> 00:52:52,335
Forgive me,
704
00:52:52,961 --> 00:52:54,921
but you seem distressed.
705
00:52:57,257 --> 00:52:58,383
You have keen eyes.
706
00:52:59,301 --> 00:53:00,635
I am distressed.
707
00:53:03,597 --> 00:53:06,099
I have a way to rid you of your concern.
708
00:53:07,559 --> 00:53:09,227
Would you like to hear it?
709
00:53:11,479 --> 00:53:13,648
Just how would you know what concerns me?
710
00:53:15,066 --> 00:53:16,985
Is it not because Her Royal Highness
711
00:53:17,569 --> 00:53:21,197
is coming to your quarters to see me
while His Majesty is away?
712
00:53:23,950 --> 00:53:25,243
How did you know?
713
00:53:26,578 --> 00:53:29,581
His Majesty has left the palace
on purpose.
714
00:53:30,290 --> 00:53:32,000
When Her Royal Highness comes to see me,
715
00:53:32,083 --> 00:53:35,587
His Majesty will rush here
at that very moment.
716
00:53:37,505 --> 00:53:38,548
What...
717
00:53:38,632 --> 00:53:40,091
What could I do?
718
00:53:40,634 --> 00:53:42,135
At this rate,
719
00:53:42,218 --> 00:53:44,554
His Majesty's wrath will be upon me.
720
00:53:45,055 --> 00:53:47,182
I have an idea.
721
00:53:47,933 --> 00:53:49,309
We have no time,
722
00:53:49,392 --> 00:53:51,978
so allow me to ask a few questions
before I share my idea.
723
00:53:52,729 --> 00:53:54,064
Ask me anything.
724
00:54:15,377 --> 00:54:18,296
Your Majesty, Her Royal Highness is here.
725
00:54:31,768 --> 00:54:32,978
Is the Grand Prince inside?
726
00:54:33,061 --> 00:54:35,647
Grand Prince Munseong
left for the Royal Garden earlier.
727
00:54:36,731 --> 00:54:38,316
Do you know where he is
in the Royal Garden?
728
00:54:40,402 --> 00:54:41,444
Gidaeryeong.
729
00:54:41,987 --> 00:54:43,363
You may raise your head.
730
00:54:51,579 --> 00:54:52,956
My goodness.
731
00:54:55,166 --> 00:54:59,754
How come no one told me
he was such a fine-looking young man?
732
00:55:00,463 --> 00:55:01,381
My apologies.
733
00:55:02,048 --> 00:55:04,551
It was my first time seeing him today,
734
00:55:04,634 --> 00:55:05,885
so I could not inform you.
735
00:55:06,511 --> 00:55:08,471
I was not talking to you, Your Majesty.
736
00:55:09,723 --> 00:55:11,141
Just stay silent.
737
00:55:12,017 --> 00:55:13,143
I apologize, Your...
738
00:55:14,686 --> 00:55:15,520
Royal Highness.
739
00:55:19,607 --> 00:55:21,484
You may sit comfortably, Gidaeryeong.
740
00:55:22,068 --> 00:55:24,279
Thank you for your kindness,
Your Royal Highness.
741
00:55:28,992 --> 00:55:31,244
I am told that you are
exceptional at baduk.
742
00:55:31,327 --> 00:55:33,663
I hear His Majesty is quite satisfied.
743
00:55:33,747 --> 00:55:36,958
Tell me, how does it feel
being the gidaeryeong?
744
00:55:38,001 --> 00:55:39,627
Some may praise my skill,
745
00:55:40,128 --> 00:55:42,005
but it is nowhere close to His Majesty's.
746
00:55:42,088 --> 00:55:45,508
I head to Yeongchwijeong daily
hoping to learn from him.
747
00:55:46,384 --> 00:55:51,473
I finally understand
why His Majesty is so fond of you.
748
00:55:52,432 --> 00:55:53,558
I apologize,
749
00:55:53,641 --> 00:55:55,852
but I am unsure of his affections.
750
00:55:56,436 --> 00:55:58,229
He has not summoned me
for the past few days.
751
00:55:58,313 --> 00:56:01,566
If he does not like someone,
he does not hesitate to exile them
752
00:56:01,649 --> 00:56:03,693
and never sees them again.
753
00:56:03,777 --> 00:56:04,986
I believe
754
00:56:05,070 --> 00:56:08,281
he is in the process of molding you
into the companion of his liking.
755
00:56:09,908 --> 00:56:13,870
Your words are putting my heart at ease,
Your Royal Highness.
756
00:56:15,038 --> 00:56:16,039
Is that so?
757
00:56:16,956 --> 00:56:19,209
Then we should see each other often.
758
00:56:24,089 --> 00:56:25,131
I would like to
759
00:56:26,674 --> 00:56:29,803
become a dependable patron for you.
760
00:56:30,553 --> 00:56:31,679
What do you say?
761
00:56:35,767 --> 00:56:36,768
I am very grateful,
762
00:56:37,435 --> 00:56:39,896
but the offer is excessively generous.
763
00:56:39,979 --> 00:56:41,731
It is not excessive.
764
00:56:41,815 --> 00:56:43,566
Do not read too much into it.
765
00:56:44,192 --> 00:56:46,152
As it is something I cannot handle,
766
00:56:46,653 --> 00:56:48,488
I must beg you to withdraw your offer.
767
00:56:50,448 --> 00:56:54,119
How dare you decline
despite my repeated requests?
768
00:56:55,286 --> 00:56:57,747
I wonder why you are being so arrogant.
769
00:56:58,665 --> 00:56:59,624
Tell me.
770
00:57:00,166 --> 00:57:02,710
Here comes His Majesty!
771
00:57:22,439 --> 00:57:24,566
Welcome, Your Majesty.
772
00:57:33,199 --> 00:57:34,325
Do not walk away.
773
00:57:37,120 --> 00:57:39,289
Did you just return to the palace?
774
00:57:39,956 --> 00:57:41,499
It is quite disappointing
775
00:57:41,583 --> 00:57:44,878
to learn that you would come here
before visiting my quarters first.
776
00:57:44,961 --> 00:57:46,629
I went to your quarters first
777
00:57:46,713 --> 00:57:48,756
and came here
as the court ladies directed me.
778
00:57:49,632 --> 00:57:52,218
What brings you all the way
to the Queen's quarters?
779
00:57:55,180 --> 00:57:58,433
I came by to give my regards
after hearing that she was unwell.
780
00:58:00,977 --> 00:58:02,312
That is quite strange.
781
00:58:03,104 --> 00:58:06,441
You have never masked your discontent
at the news of the Queen's ailments.
782
00:58:09,235 --> 00:58:11,779
And yet, you came
all the way here to see her?
783
00:58:11,863 --> 00:58:13,156
Also,
784
00:58:14,824 --> 00:58:16,993
what brings you here, Mong-woo?
785
00:58:18,578 --> 00:58:20,330
Your Majesty, I...
786
00:58:20,413 --> 00:58:22,540
Her Majesty must have summoned him.
787
00:58:24,250 --> 00:58:26,085
Am I wrong, Your Majesty?
788
00:58:28,796 --> 00:58:31,132
Did you summon the gidaeryeong, My Queen?
789
00:58:36,554 --> 00:58:39,307
Yes, I did.
790
00:58:39,974 --> 00:58:42,227
This is becoming even more strange.
791
00:58:43,853 --> 00:58:45,563
You do not know how to play baduk
792
00:58:46,314 --> 00:58:48,566
and are not even feeling well.
793
00:58:48,650 --> 00:58:50,735
So why would you summon the gidaeryeong
794
00:58:52,362 --> 00:58:56,658
who should only answer to me
while I happened to be away?
795
00:58:57,700 --> 00:59:01,037
I wanted to discuss the matter
of Grand Prince Munseong with him.
796
00:59:01,120 --> 00:59:01,996
And what could have
797
00:59:02,080 --> 00:59:05,333
prompted you to discuss a matter
regarding the Grand Prince
798
00:59:06,334 --> 00:59:08,711
with a complete stranger
like the gidaeryeong?
799
00:59:10,004 --> 00:59:11,005
Well...
800
00:59:11,881 --> 00:59:12,840
Because...
801
00:59:14,050 --> 00:59:16,844
I was going to inform you in advance,
802
00:59:17,428 --> 00:59:18,429
but I failed to do so.
803
00:59:19,430 --> 00:59:22,475
I was not aware
that you were out of the palace.
804
00:59:22,559 --> 00:59:23,977
My goodness.
805
00:59:24,477 --> 00:59:28,064
Seeing as she cannot speak straight,
she must be very ill.
806
00:59:28,147 --> 00:59:30,233
Let us leave so she can rest.
807
00:59:30,316 --> 00:59:31,818
Mong-woo, you answer me.
808
00:59:33,736 --> 00:59:35,446
Why did the Queen summon you?
809
00:59:38,324 --> 00:59:42,620
I do not know why Her Majesty summoned me,
810
00:59:42,704 --> 00:59:44,372
but I will inform you of our conversation.
811
00:59:45,123 --> 00:59:46,833
Her Majesty questioned me
812
00:59:46,916 --> 00:59:51,045
if I would be willing to teach
baduk to Grand Prince Munseong.
813
00:59:54,382 --> 00:59:55,883
And what did you say?
814
00:59:57,343 --> 01:00:01,514
I replied that I could not do so
without your approval.
815
01:00:02,557 --> 01:00:05,435
And how come you sought
a baduk tutor for the Grand Prince?
816
01:00:07,437 --> 01:00:08,479
The truth is,
817
01:00:09,230 --> 01:00:13,484
Grand Prince Munseong asked me
to get him a baduk table a while ago.
818
01:00:14,152 --> 01:00:15,194
I assume
819
01:00:15,278 --> 01:00:18,489
that the news of the gidaeryeong
sparked his curiosity.
820
01:00:21,826 --> 01:00:23,161
Mother,
821
01:00:23,244 --> 01:00:25,496
did you happen to hear their conversation?
822
01:00:27,749 --> 01:00:29,250
I did not.
823
01:00:29,834 --> 01:00:32,253
It must have taken place
before my arrival.
824
01:00:32,337 --> 01:00:33,338
Is that so?
825
01:00:34,464 --> 01:00:36,174
Is anyone outside?
826
01:00:39,135 --> 01:00:41,679
Did you summon me, Your Majesty?
827
01:00:41,763 --> 01:00:43,973
Bring Grand Prince Munseong immediately.
828
01:00:44,599 --> 01:00:46,142
As you wish, Your Majesty.
829
01:00:49,395 --> 01:00:50,521
Your Majesty.
830
01:00:51,856 --> 01:00:55,234
Surely an offhand request
for a baduk table from the Grand Prince
831
01:00:55,818 --> 01:00:57,278
cannot be so important.
832
01:00:57,362 --> 01:00:59,155
Depending on his answer,
833
01:01:00,156 --> 01:01:02,200
this may become an important matter.
834
01:01:05,328 --> 01:01:07,372
If he answers
that no such request was made,
835
01:01:08,289 --> 01:01:11,542
it means the Queen and the gidaeryeong
have both lied to me.
836
01:01:11,626 --> 01:01:12,460
And if so,
837
01:01:13,336 --> 01:01:15,171
I must find out...
838
01:01:17,674 --> 01:01:19,676
why they have done so.
839
01:01:37,110 --> 01:01:38,444
Your Majesty,
840
01:01:38,528 --> 01:01:40,780
Grand Prince Munseong is here.
841
01:01:58,881 --> 01:02:00,758
Welcome, Grand Prince Munseong.
842
01:02:02,301 --> 01:02:03,344
Grand Prince.
843
01:02:03,845 --> 01:02:06,556
Have you ever asked the Queen
to get a baduk table for you?
844
01:02:13,062 --> 01:02:14,147
Yes, Your Majesty.
845
01:02:14,772 --> 01:02:18,860
I have indeed asked her to get one for me.
846
01:02:18,943 --> 01:02:22,238
How come you turned to the Queen
instead of me?
847
01:02:22,947 --> 01:02:25,783
I wanted to inform you
848
01:02:25,867 --> 01:02:28,035
after learning the basics of baduk first.
849
01:02:28,119 --> 01:02:31,456
I thought you might then find joy
in my interest in baduk...
850
01:02:31,539 --> 01:02:36,461
It appears the Grand Prince
wanted to win your heart over with baduk.
851
01:02:37,044 --> 01:02:39,255
No, that is not...
852
01:02:39,338 --> 01:02:40,840
How dare you talk back?
853
01:02:41,382 --> 01:02:42,925
Is that all you have learned from me?
854
01:02:44,677 --> 01:02:46,929
I apologize, Your Royal Highness.
855
01:02:49,474 --> 01:02:51,601
Your senseless meddling
856
01:02:51,684 --> 01:02:53,269
ended up leading to trouble!
857
01:02:54,729 --> 01:02:55,772
Your Majesty.
858
01:02:56,439 --> 01:02:58,191
If Her Royal Highness gets angry,
859
01:02:58,274 --> 01:03:01,486
beg for her forgiveness
and ask to be punished.
860
01:03:01,569 --> 01:03:05,656
That way, His Majesty's wrath
will not fall upon you.
861
01:03:07,325 --> 01:03:08,493
Please forgive me.
862
01:03:09,076 --> 01:03:10,870
This happened due to my foolishness,
863
01:03:10,953 --> 01:03:14,373
so please punish me
and do not condemn Grand Prince Munseong.
864
01:03:17,502 --> 01:03:18,961
Grand Prince Munseong.
865
01:03:19,545 --> 01:03:21,005
Yes, Your Majesty.
866
01:03:21,672 --> 01:03:23,674
Do you really wish to learn baduk?
867
01:03:23,758 --> 01:03:25,510
Do not mind him, Your Majesty.
868
01:03:25,593 --> 01:03:27,428
He does not know what he is saying.
869
01:03:27,512 --> 01:03:29,347
He only feigned interest
as a means to an end.
870
01:03:29,430 --> 01:03:32,016
- Is that not true, Grand Prince?
- Speak up.
871
01:03:34,310 --> 01:03:35,853
Do you want to learn baduk?
872
01:03:37,772 --> 01:03:39,023
If you would allow it,
873
01:03:39,857 --> 01:03:41,150
I would like to learn.
874
01:03:44,737 --> 01:03:45,655
All right then.
875
01:03:46,322 --> 01:03:48,366
I will get you a baduk table,
876
01:03:50,117 --> 01:03:51,786
so learn from the gidaeryeong.
877
01:03:53,955 --> 01:03:55,790
I am very grateful, Your Majesty.
878
01:03:55,873 --> 01:03:56,958
That will not do.
879
01:03:57,041 --> 01:04:00,378
You will only spoil him
if you grant his request easily.
880
01:04:00,461 --> 01:04:03,339
With you in charge of his education,
881
01:04:03,422 --> 01:04:05,508
what could possibly go wrong?
882
01:04:08,469 --> 01:04:10,096
Though that is quite true...
883
01:04:11,764 --> 01:04:13,975
You must teach him with all your heart.
884
01:04:15,643 --> 01:04:16,936
Of course, Your Majesty.
885
01:04:17,019 --> 01:04:19,605
I will try my best to become a good tutor.
886
01:04:44,630 --> 01:04:48,050
Was involving Grand Prince Munseong
your idea or the Queen's?
887
01:04:52,763 --> 01:04:55,016
As Her Majesty was distressed,
888
01:04:55,099 --> 01:04:57,018
I merely showed her a way out.
889
01:04:57,810 --> 01:05:00,730
However, I did not fabricate
the Grand Prince's interest.
890
01:05:00,813 --> 01:05:02,773
How come you helped the Queen?
891
01:05:03,941 --> 01:05:06,319
Her Majesty and I
were about to fall into the snares
892
01:05:06,819 --> 01:05:09,655
that the two most noble persons
had prepared for one another.
893
01:05:09,739 --> 01:05:11,699
I could not sit back and watch.
894
01:05:12,325 --> 01:05:15,912
I simply helped her as it was the only way
to ensure my own survival.
895
01:05:18,289 --> 01:05:19,624
Are you certain that is all?
896
01:05:22,877 --> 01:05:23,878
Yes, Your Majesty.
897
01:05:24,754 --> 01:05:26,172
That is all there is to it.
898
01:05:31,928 --> 01:05:36,015
The Queen Dowager, the woman
who gave birth to me and raised me,
899
01:05:36,641 --> 01:05:39,226
will not admit defeat so easily.
900
01:05:40,978 --> 01:05:45,232
Nor will she excuse you
for helping out the Queen.
901
01:05:45,316 --> 01:05:46,692
She will do whatever it takes...
902
01:05:48,277 --> 01:05:50,071
to have you groveling on your four
903
01:05:50,696 --> 01:05:54,075
while begging for her forgiveness
with tears flowing from your eyes.
904
01:05:55,868 --> 01:05:57,870
How do you plan on avoiding her wrath?
905
01:06:02,083 --> 01:06:04,293
I have no means to avoid that.
906
01:06:04,877 --> 01:06:08,798
However, risking her wrath was inevitable
907
01:06:08,881 --> 01:06:10,633
to uphold your command regarding patrons.
908
01:06:12,259 --> 01:06:14,303
All I can do now
is turn to you for your help.
909
01:06:23,187 --> 01:06:25,439
Do you still expect help from me?
910
01:06:37,535 --> 01:06:38,536
Do not worry.
911
01:06:39,662 --> 01:06:41,664
You are the gidaeryeong and my person.
912
01:06:42,790 --> 01:06:44,834
As you have adhered to my royal command,
913
01:06:48,421 --> 01:06:49,714
I shall protect you too.
914
01:07:06,063 --> 01:07:07,189
Your Majesty.
915
01:07:07,273 --> 01:07:09,984
Forgive me, but may I ask you a question?
916
01:07:13,279 --> 01:07:15,322
It seems like you have much to ask for.
917
01:07:15,948 --> 01:07:17,033
What is it?
918
01:07:17,783 --> 01:07:20,286
How come you granted
Grand Prince Munseong's request?
919
01:07:25,374 --> 01:07:27,418
I learned baduk when I was his age.
920
01:07:28,169 --> 01:07:30,463
I granted his request
as it reminded me of my past.
921
01:07:35,676 --> 01:07:37,803
Do not dream of using
the Grand Prince's tutoring
922
01:07:37,887 --> 01:07:40,514
as an excuse to neglect
your duties as the gidaeryeong.
923
01:07:40,598 --> 01:07:41,766
Am I understood?
924
01:07:43,934 --> 01:07:46,896
Of course, Your Majesty.
925
01:08:07,333 --> 01:08:10,044
Gidaeryeong Kang Mong-woo
at your service, Your Highness.
926
01:08:10,878 --> 01:08:13,547
This is the gidaeryeong
I told you about, Sister.
927
01:08:17,968 --> 01:08:18,969
Greetings.
928
01:08:23,140 --> 01:08:24,725
Where is the baduk table?
929
01:08:25,392 --> 01:08:28,562
It is in the pavilion. Let us head there.
930
01:08:51,919 --> 01:08:53,003
Myung-ha?
931
01:09:03,931 --> 01:09:06,183
Your Highnesses.
932
01:09:06,767 --> 01:09:08,519
Have you been well?
933
01:09:10,229 --> 01:09:12,189
I apologize for the belated greetings.
934
01:09:12,773 --> 01:09:15,276
Please forgive me for failing my duties.
935
01:09:16,527 --> 01:09:17,570
No.
936
01:09:18,404 --> 01:09:20,030
Do not say such things.
937
01:09:26,537 --> 01:09:27,580
Your Highness,
938
01:09:28,164 --> 01:09:29,665
do you not remember him?
939
01:09:30,249 --> 01:09:31,333
To speak the truth,
940
01:09:32,084 --> 01:09:33,377
I do not recognize him.
941
01:09:33,460 --> 01:09:35,754
It is natural you do not.
942
01:09:35,838 --> 01:09:39,758
Did I not mention that Myung-ha
became the Sixth Royal Secretary?
943
01:09:40,593 --> 01:09:41,635
You did.
944
01:09:43,554 --> 01:09:45,389
When will you teach me baduk?
945
01:09:46,056 --> 01:09:47,266
We have no time.
946
01:09:47,349 --> 01:09:50,227
Her Royal Highness
only granted an hour of learning.
947
01:09:50,853 --> 01:09:52,479
Let us begin now.
948
01:10:12,625 --> 01:10:14,126
Let us stop here for today.
949
01:10:14,210 --> 01:10:15,461
As you wish, Your Majesty.
950
01:10:21,091 --> 01:10:22,551
I will head to Yeongchwijeong.
951
01:10:22,635 --> 01:10:23,802
Summon Kang Mong-woo.
952
01:10:24,762 --> 01:10:26,180
Your Majesty.
953
01:10:26,263 --> 01:10:29,683
The gidaeryeong is currently tutoring
the Grand Prince at the Royal Garden.
954
01:10:29,767 --> 01:10:31,143
Yes, that is right.
955
01:10:31,810 --> 01:10:32,895
It slipped my mind.
956
01:10:35,397 --> 01:10:37,149
It did not slip your mind.
957
01:10:37,233 --> 01:10:39,193
You are simply too engrossed
in a single matter.
958
01:10:39,777 --> 01:10:41,946
On what, exactly?
959
01:10:42,029 --> 01:10:43,989
The gidaeryeong you keep summoning,
960
01:10:45,741 --> 01:10:47,284
Kang Mong-woo.
961
01:10:52,539 --> 01:10:54,833
Enough of that nonsense.
962
01:11:00,673 --> 01:11:02,216
No one shall follow me.
963
01:11:10,307 --> 01:11:11,600
So?
964
01:11:11,684 --> 01:11:13,102
Have you reached a decision?
965
01:11:13,894 --> 01:11:15,020
My answer is no.
966
01:11:17,064 --> 01:11:20,442
I cannot put Their Highnesses at risk
solely to achieve my goal.
967
01:11:20,526 --> 01:11:22,027
I doubt that is your true reason.
968
01:11:23,195 --> 01:11:25,572
You are afraid
that the incident three years ago
969
01:11:26,365 --> 01:11:27,533
may repeat itself.
970
01:11:29,952 --> 01:11:33,497
Losing your kin again for aiding me
would be a tragedy you want to avoid.
971
01:11:35,916 --> 01:11:37,209
If that is how you feel,
972
01:11:37,293 --> 01:11:38,877
I will not insist.
973
01:11:49,013 --> 01:11:50,014
You are right.
974
01:11:50,681 --> 01:11:51,724
I am afraid.
975
01:11:52,725 --> 01:11:54,435
I am afraid...
976
01:11:55,811 --> 01:11:56,895
I might hurt you again.
977
01:12:02,568 --> 01:12:04,194
Will you join hands with me?
978
01:12:08,741 --> 01:12:09,867
I will.
979
01:12:57,706 --> 01:13:00,667
CAPTIVATING THE KING
980
01:13:00,751 --> 01:13:03,712
{\an8}The story in itself is trivial,
but it is rather strange.
981
01:13:03,796 --> 01:13:07,966
{\an8}The Sixth Royal Secretary and I
do not share a bond worth repairing.
982
01:13:08,050 --> 01:13:11,762
{\an8}Kim Myung-ha seemed
to want a strong bond with you.
983
01:13:12,513 --> 01:13:14,765
{\an8}What a mysterious man.
984
01:13:14,848 --> 01:13:17,768
{\an8}He is hogging His Majesty's attention.
985
01:13:17,851 --> 01:13:20,020
{\an8}Sever all your emotional ties
to Kang Hee-soo.
986
01:13:20,104 --> 01:13:22,398
{\an8}The King is already suspicious of us.
987
01:13:22,481 --> 01:13:24,066
{\an8}As he has returned to me alive,
988
01:13:25,025 --> 01:13:28,695
{\an8}I intend to protect him this time
no matter what happens.
989
01:13:30,155 --> 01:13:31,281
{\an8}How do you...
990
01:13:32,408 --> 01:13:33,992
{\an8}sever your feelings for another?
991
01:13:36,829 --> 01:13:41,333
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