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(The First Night with the Duke)

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(Episode 4)

(We Need A Backup Plan)

(Two hours before the accident)

Let us drink.

- Let us drink. - Here comes your penalty shot.

- Here. - Nice.

Please pass it to him.

No.

- Drink. - I have had too much already.

In goes the alcohol

Chug

How much longer must I dance?

Look at my shoulders

- They are dislocated - I can tell even though I'm tipsy.

- They are dislocated - Tell just how embarrassed...

- They are dislocated - Lord Lee is because of me.

- See? - No man would like it...

if his bride were acting weird.

- Good job. - Thank you.

- What? - What?

- What is this? - What is it called?

It is a new game I created,

especially for the Astral Philosophy Club.

First, you must slide...

the wooden piece out...

without knocking down the tower.

And then, you must ask the question...

written on the back of the wooden piece to the person on your right.

The one being asked...

must answer it.

My lady. My arm is killing me.

What are these for anyway?

There are too many to play yunnori.

This right here...

is a new game...

that is as magical as my cocktail bomb skills.

It seems you have become...

an entertainment expert these days.

Goodness, how embarrassing.

Why are all the questions like that?

I watered it down a great deal for the Confucian-minded youth.

And if we cannot answer the question,

what happens then?

You drink a penalty shot.

The penalty shot will be strong,

as it is a red soju base.

It is not just a potent shot.

It is quite likely to poison you.

We have no choice but to answer.

That is the game's...

The whole point of this entertainment.

I see.

We shall decide the order in which we play.

Oh, dear.

Lady Eun Ae.

You go first.

It is not hard. You need not be nervous.

Okay.

What is the question?

"Your lover..."

"turned into an insect."

"Will you kill them or let them live?"

Lord Lee has to answer that.

What?

Lord Lee. Please give your answer.

My lover turned into an insect?

That will never happen. That is delusional.

How pathetic.

I only read the question on the block.

Exactly.

I need not answer such a pointless question.

Any question asked during a game...

- is based on the "what if..." - There is no "what if."

Even in death, my lover will not turn into an insect.

Then you must drink the penalty shot.

You dare give me an order?

I should not have prepared something like this.

I will drink this penalty shot.

- No. - Why...

Are you all right, Lady Sun Chaek?

How could you?

A game is just a game.

I think we should stop playing.

I did not say I would not play.

(What colour is your underwear?)

The air turned cold.

Something as sharp as an ice chip in a highball...

stabbed me.

When was your last kiss?

- A kiss? - What?

What? Did I write that question?

Was it Bang Ul?

You are yet to answer.

Are you not answering...

or are you unable to answer?

Why would I be unable to answer?

I will answer the question.

In my case,

since my birth up to now,

I have never kissed anyone.

How could a young noblewoman allow her lips to touch another?

What was that, then?

What?

Last night, we shared...

No.

Why would you say something that ridiculous?

"Ridiculous?"

What were you imagining?

I was only...

going to mention the promise we made last night.

Our family will throw a party soon.

Mother!

Why are you causing a fuss this late at night?

- Something big happened. - "Something big?"

A marriage proposal letter was delivered to our residence.

What kind of nonsense is this?

So there is no misunderstanding,

I shall make something clear.

I, Lord Lee Bun...

plan to marry...

Lady Sun Chaek.

No...

My lady.

What is this about?

It is not what you think.

What...

Lady Eun Ae.

Oh, dear.

What...

I need water.

- Water. - Water, please.

- Water. - Water.

Water.

Lady Eun Ae.

I brought that to make a cocktail bomb.

Is she allergic to peaches?

What an extravagant way to introduce yourself.

You are indeed worthy of being my bride.

You...

You are crazy.

That I am. I am crazy for Cha Sun Chaek.

That is a no.

Please give me a reason I can accept.

My daughter is not yet ready to be wed.

What a plot twist.

I did not expect this reaction.

I already told you she took my innocence.

Hang in there.

Then...

I will keep her at home with me forever.

That sounds like you do not care...

if your daughter never marries in her lifetime.

He is obsessive to the extreme.

Sun Chaek is my youngest.

She has three older brothers who are yet to be wed.

Her brothers should find spouses first.

It is not too late...

for Sun Chaek to marry then.

I never thought my brothers would come in handy.

When it comes to marriage,

their own wish and intention should come first.

Yes, Sun Chaek.

You tell us.

Is this marriage...

what you truly want as well?

I...

You should say no.

Why are you hesitating?

Are you actually wavering?

You can't get married in the novel.

Sun Chaek.

Say no.

I will do...

what you say, Father.

I do not know what my daughter did...

that you would have leverage over here...

"Leverage?

You are sorely mistaken.

I am the one...

at a disadvantage.

What do you mean by that?

The one to initiate the kiss that night...

was your daughter, Lord Cha.

What? Sun Chaek...

Jang Ho. Keep your wits about you.

Do you wish to hear more?

Stop!

Please stop.

What on earth are you saying to my parents?

I ask again if you are still against it.

There is a separate, significant reason...

why I am against it.

The last thing I want is...

for my daughter to marry into the royal family.

I would rather...

she marry into the most ordinary family possible.

Now that...

I have amply expressed my concerns,

I will head back inside.

You should also hurry on inside.

Of course.

Come on.

- Shoot. - Are you all right?

Come on.

The four of us will talk.

Please spare our lives.

Remaining unmarried was not our choice.

Exactly. It is more like we have not been able to marry.

You must be so proud of yourselves.

- Jang Ho. - Let me. It is all right.

Still,

I do not believe it is your place to get involved...

in our family matters...

You are the most troublesome one.

This is the problem with you scholars.

Always buried in your books, you overlook practical matters.

Do not get in your sister's way...

and get lost.

Please spare us!

Please spare us.

I will give you a generous two months.

Within that time,

you will find a woman and wed her.

How could we possibly do what we could not...

in that short amount of time...

We...

At this point, I am demonstrating the utmost patience.

After those two months,

there is no way of knowing how I will get rid of you.

Yes, my lord.

No wonder you have been acting strange recently.

What am I going to do with you?

I am sorry.

Bring me a knife.

- But Lady Yoon. - Now.

What do I do?

This is not too bad.

I will not be able to get married with my hair chopped off.

Good.

Your daughter...

will gladly accept your punishment.

Mother.

You may cut off my hair.

No.

I actually approve of this marriage.

Sorry?

I wish to warmly welcome Lord Lee as my son-in-law.

However, Lord Lee is rumoured to be a frightening man.

As Father said,

would I not be happier...

marrying into a happy, ordinary family...

after letting the brothers marry first?

I speak from experience.

Good looks are what you should seek in a man.

Wealth and talent may come and go,

but looks stay the same.

Living with a handsome man...

keeps your anger from building up.

Though I was not as fortunate,

I wish that for you.

Mother?

Besides,

it seems like the perfect opportunity...

to marry off your brothers all at once.

Was Mother always like this?

She's not what I expected.

Prince Bokyang's son is illegitimate,

making our Bun the rightful heir.

For order to be restored,

you must take action.

Be more ambitious.

At the very least, for our Bun's sake.

This is why I married you.

I cannot...

You must strike first.

If you refuse to act,

I will.

They say a man and wife are one in body and soul.

So, what is it? Are you with her on this, brother?

This is all a misunderstanding.

You know me.

I have never coveted the throne.

Please spare my life.

I will go far away with my son...

and live a secluded life,

hidden from the world. Please.

I am not sure.

A person's words are never to be trusted.

Please!

Please spare our lives.

Please spare my father's life.

I will do anything you say, Uncle.

Please. Please spare his life this once.

Really?

Anything I say?

Can you wield this sword on my behalf?

- No! - Kill them all!

- Down! - Why you...

- Kill them! - Go ahead.

Like that, I ended up staining my hands with blood.

To survive.

- Please have mercy. - Go!

I am sorry...

for being a weak and spineless father.

For not being able to protect you.

I hope...

you...

do not suffer...

anymore.

The life of siblings pointing swords at each other.

I wanted to end it in my generation.

However...

I actually know everything.

The secrets you hide.

It's not your fault.

You did nothing wrong.

You would have loved her...

had you seen her in person.

Your Highness. It is my wish. Please.

Lord Lee has a woman he plans to marry.

But he has not held the wedding yet.

Do you have no pride as a woman?

I do not care about that.

I must have Lord Lee at any cost.

So help me. Please.

You can help me, can you not?

Did you not say that I take after you the most...

in our family?

I rely on you more than Mother.

Family and blood ties...

are sure troublesome.

Does that mean you will do me this favour?

You are the best, Your Highness.

Let me see.

Then...

Why doesn't this rub off?

Getting into a fight and causing a fire while drinking.

This story is an over-the-top drama...

that even the main lead can't control.

I am worried about Sun Chaek.

Do we go in?

No, Brother. She is not well.

It is best we do not.

But we are worried, no? Let us go inside. It will not...

- Just for a second. - Come in.

Oh, dear.

We were simply...

worried about you.

This is all Lord Lee's fault.

You should not go through an unwanted marriage.

One way or another,

we will help you. So do not worry.

Even if Lord Lee storms inside,

we will protect you.

We three can surely...

stop Lord Lee!

I feel very reassured.

After what happened last night,

you should look after yourself first.

He is right. I heard everyone who was there was not well.

Oh, right. Eun Ae.

I feel bad.

Is she feeling okay?

Brothers.

I would like to get some rest.

Good morning, Father.

Are you leaving at this hour?

I stayed up late last night reading a book.

A big fire broke out late last night.

And that fire started where the gathering you hosted took place.

Or is that wrong information?

I did not tell you for fear you might worry.

- My apologies. - You must behave...

if you are a public officer now.

How much longer will you act like a man about town?

If I hear another disgraceful word like such,

I will not overlook it.

Understood?

I will be more careful than ever...

so as not to cause you any worry.

(Lord Lee is getting married?)

(What?)

(With whom? Does she truly have something on him?)

(Who would believe such a lie? So he was not into men.)

(Is Lord Lee's marriage great news to the royal family?)

(Little did I expect that from him. I heard he had his reason.)

- Is she not Lord Lee's woman? - Oh, dear.

- It is her. - Who is she?

She is the Chief State Councillor's daughter, no?

- The Chief State Councillor's... - She is getting married.

How I envy her.

I am sorry.

Oh, no. Are you all right?

Did I bump into him too hard?

A foreigner?

Help.

What was that?

Help me.

Please help!

- What is going on? - Excuse me.

Please help.

A man has collapsed here! Please help!

I'd better use the CPR I learned in high school.

Like this.

What?

I am hungry.

My stomach hurts.

Are you hungry?

I am hungry.

So you are hungry.

(Inn)

Delicious?

This soup is so good.

What a relief.

- Aunt! - Yes?

Another bowl, please.

Of the same menu?

Yes.

In short, you ended up here after getting stranded...

in the storm?

Yes. I had to get to Japan.

The ship I came on and the wave.

Gosh, I see.

I am so sorry, man.

Right. What is your name?

My name is Mark. Mark.

Mark.

I am Sun Chaek.

Sun Chaek.

- "Sun Chaek." - Yes.

You also have it tough after ending up here unexpectedly.

I was like you at first.

"Where am I? And who am I?"

Mark. This, too, is fate.

I will gift you a full outfit.

- Really? - Yes.

Lady Sun Chaek.

It has been a while.

Yes, it has.

Are you looking for silk for your wedding...

with Lord Lee?

Sorry? Wedding?

The rumour has spread throughout the entire city that...

you are Lord Lee’s marriage partner.

Please have us make...

your attire for the wedding.

We will take the best care of it.

Well, I am not here for my dress today.

Mark. Come.

Here.

This man needs an outfit.

- Oh, gosh. - What is it?

A Westerner is scary and unpleasant.

There is even a rumour that...

such a person could carry a disease.

Come now.

He simply looks different from us.

Please take pity on him.

If anything happens,

I will take responsibility.

Do not worry about a thing, and make him an outfit, please.

Since it is your request, my lady,

I will do so.

Could you also look for a place he can stay?

Yes, of course.

- Thank you. - Yes.

But first...

- That way. - Follow me.

Thank you, Sun Chaek.

You are welcome.

Here.

Here. Come in.

It's now time to get down to business.

Welcome, Lady Sun Chaek.

Is Lady Eun Ae at home?

I am afraid my lady is not in at the moment.

I see.

How is her condition?

She took medication and has recovered.

That is good to hear.

I will tell her that you stopped by.

I see.

Okay.

Are you Lord Cha's daughter?

Do you know me?

It is you, then.

Eun Ae told me a lot about you.

I am her father Cho Byung Moo.

Oh, I see. How are you?

It is a pleasure to meet you.

You look way younger than I thought...

Oh, dear.

No, sorry.

I only dropped by briefly...

to inquire about Lady Eun Ae's health.

I was with her when the fire broke out.

Oh, I see.

I am honoured a noble lady...

would care about my daughter.

Thank you.

It is only natural. We are friends.

You are...

bright and cheerful as if you grew up...

without a worry in the world.

Thank you.

I wish...

my daughter could be the same.

I ask...

that you would take good care of my Eun Ae.

Of course.

Goodbye, then.

It is time for your medicine.

What medicine is this?

It is the medicine brewed with...

the Phyllanthus urinaria that Lord Lee brought himself.

Oh, right.

I feel bad that I put him through a lot.

I wonder how he is.

Why am I thinking of him?

Why am I even bothered?

Forget it. Do not get obsessed.

Do not give any meaning.

Why would you worry about a member of the royal family?

Worry about yourself.

He would have done...

the exact same for anyone, even Eun Ae.

- My lady? - Yes?

What are you doing?

What? Oh, nothing.

Drink the medicine before the precious brew gets cold.

I really hate bitter stuff.

What was that?

Am I hearing things?

I heard that too.

It sounds like...

someone is throwing pebbles at the window.

Go and look.

Who is it?

My gosh.

What?

Lord Jung.

I wished to see you,

but it was late,

and that was the only way.

It is okay.

I shocked you in many ways at the last gathering, I know.

I am truly relieved that you were not hurt.

Are you here out of concern for me?

There is something I must tell you.

If you came here...

because you heard I will marry Lord Lee...

Well...

Actually...

This tension. This reaction.

This situation.

Is he confessing his feelings?

It looks like he came to confirm if my relationship...

with Lord Lee is actually true.

Did Jung Soo Kyum fall for me too?

You may find this burdening, but...

I can tell he is trying to control his jealousy.

The close contact we had by the wall last night...

is what fired him up.

Is this my fate?

The fate I cannot shake off?

The crime of seducing a royal family member...

and taking his virginity.

It could be considered treason.

You might have noticed already.

Lady Sun Chaek.

- I have... - No!

- I cannot listen! - fallen in love.

You cannot love me.

I love Lady Eun Ae...

It is not me...

but Lady Eun Ae?

Of course, you are a lovely lady in every way...

and you are a catch.

But I fell for Lady Eun Ae...

who was brave enough to take my penalty shot.

Did you really...

fall for her just because of that?

Lady Eun Ae...

is the woman I searched for.

Frail on the outside, strong on the inside.

But...

why did you...

come here to tell me that?

I have not yet told her how I feel.

I cannot explain how I feel,

so I dare not even think how she would respond.

Right.

In the original novel,

Eun Ae dates Soo Kyum for a while,

but in the end, she marries Lee Bun.

So...

Are you here to ask me to help you...

so you two can get together?

That is correct.

I knew you would know how I felt, Lady Sun Chaek.

If I dare say so,

any advice...

would be appreciated.

Wait.

Eun Ae needs to fall for Lee Bun.

If I help them out now...

I see I asked too much of you.

You must be busy with other issues.

Wait.

Will you give me some time to think?

I would like to talk to...

Lady Eun Ae about it too.

Do you mean that?

I feel as brave as if I had an army by my side.

(Ancestral Tablet of the Late Father Ancestral Tablet of the Late Mother)

I wish to marry.

I should bring her...

(Ancestral Tablet of the Late Father Ancestral Tablet of the Late Mother)

The Black Gang...

is fully active now?

That is not all. Their operatives...

are stronger and more ruthless than before.

I strongly advise you to station...

additional guards around your bedchamber...

and to avoid leaving the Palace for the time being.

Lord Lee,

your worries have grown.

Come closer.

Is it because you have something to protect now?

Your eyes, once unwavering and full of certainty,

now reveal fear.

What?

Sun Chaek.

Please take me on a tour around the city.

A tour around the city?

Oh, like sightseeing?

But I have things to do.

I am sorry, but next time. Okay?

I need you.

Sun Chaek, you are my only friend.

Okay, let us go.

- That is a mask. - A mask?

Yes, a mask.

This is a gat.

- A gat? - As in a hat.

Here.

Fantastic.

We are here.

Mark, I really have to go now.

Okay. But,

thanks for today.

Bye.

- Have a good rest. - Love you. Bye.

See you soon.

- Bye. - Bye.

Here, here!

I have still not been able to see Lady Eun Ae today.

Why am I feeling off?

I'm cold and dizzy.

What's wrong with me?

Are you all right?

What is going on? Are you all right?

- Should we get a physician? - Are you all right?

- My lady, are you all right? - Goodness.

- What is that? - That is blood!

- Are you all right? - Goodness gracious.

Please bring a physician!

Help her.

More than anyone, you know how relentless and sly...

the Black Gang is.

Keep a close eye on them so that the person you cherish...

is not harmed.

My lord...

Wait. Where is Lady Sun Chaek?

Lady Sun Chaek...

was taken away by soldiers.

What do you mean they took her away?

My lady...

has contracted the plague.

She does not have the strength to move on her own.

I will enter.

The King has ordered that no one enter.

Do you not know who I am?

It is a royal order.

Move, or I will have your head.

Please forgive me.

I will give you my sword.

Disassemble it or melt it down.

Do with it as you wish.

I am sure you are aware of the significance of this sword.

We have no choice but to uphold the royal command.

If you also contract the disease...

I do not care.

Make way.

This is not an order,

but a request.

I'm so cold.

Where did everything go terribly wrong?

Is it because I didn't know my place...

and altered the story?

That's why I'll die...

all alone, without anyone knowing.

Cha Sun Chaek!

Lee Bun...

Is that you?

Yes.

Am I...

going to die?

Try to die if you dare.

I will follow you wherever you go.

I want to live.

Save me.

But...

Why are you going this far for me?

I am nothing special.

I had not thought about it before.

But sharing each other's warmth.

This must be...

what they call love.

Her Highness the Queen Dowager is here.

My apologies for not visiting you first,

Your Highness.

Do not worry, Your Majesty.

The one with more energy should make the visit.

The matter must be of utmost urgency.

Judging by how Your Highness,

who is more vigorous than I,

has come to my place.

Let us proceed with Lord Lee's bride selection...

by following the three-step screening process.

Really?

A three-step screening process...

for a mere soldier?

But he is not a mere soldier, is he?

We are talking about Lord Lee, whom you adore the most.

Not just anyone should become Lord Lee's wife.

Fine.

All right.

Go ahead.

Do you approve of it?

Of course.

Royal family marriages have...

always been the responsibility of the royal court ladies.

I trust that...

you will proceed with it well.

What if...

you also contract the plague?

What will we do if we both die?

We will surely leave this place...

together.

Trust me.

The Office of Royal Family Affairs will accept maiden candidates...

for Lord Lee's marriage.

I plan to put you on that list.

Me?

(Hanyang Name Registry)

- That is... - We are no longer middle class.

We are nobles now.

That means you can be put on the list of eligible maidens.

- But I... - With money,

nothing is impossible now.

There is no such rule you cannot become the queen,

no?

I had overlooked one thing.

And that was, everyone was struggling...

to be the main lead of their own story.

So he was with me all night long.

(Notice)

Young ladies wishing to take part in Lord Lee's marriage...

must personally submit their maiden dossier...

to the Office of Royal Marriage...

by 3pm on October 15.

3pm does not leave much time.

I wonder how many will apply.

What?

Move!

Make way!

Move!

Move!

Make way! Move it!

(Do Hwa Sun)

Hurry, will you?

Good grief, they are running like crazy.

It is indeed a wedding war. A war.

Those nasty ones are using their brains.

This is foul play.

The one who was blessed with my Phyllanthus urinaria.

Where is she?

(Restricted Area)

What's this?

"A three-step screening process..."

"for Lord Lee's marriage..."

By 3pm today?

(Office of Royal Marriage)

(Office of Royal Marriage)

(An hour and a half before the deadline)

(Do Hwa Sun)

(Jeon Sun Young)

(Cho Eun Ae)

(Cho Eun Ae)

And at this very moment, I made up my mind.

To devote the rest of Cha Sun Chaek's story...

to this man.

To risk my heart and my fate...

on this man.

(The First Night with the Duke)

You are the most powerful character in this fictional universe.

Do better.

You were actually destined to be with someone else.

It is I who made the choice.

I chose Cha Sun Chaek despite all that.

There will only be one woman in my life.

The three-step screening process...

If Eun Ae participates in the screening process,

we'll be competing against each other.

There must be an ulterior motive behind the royal family's desire...

to host my wedding.

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