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ALL CHARACTERS, PLACES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INCIDENTS

PORTRAYED IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTITIOUS

His sleeve was torn?

Yes, your Majesty.

You there! Step out--

My gosh, what is happening?

It is all right.

-Hold on-- -Stop.

I know him.

He is not the one you are looking for.

Sorry?

My apologies.

I will look elsewhere.

CERAMICS

Let us go.

Were you the chief police officer?

Yes, I am currently undercover in search of someone.

But

are you two going to stay here?

Sorry?

No, my lord.

By the way, do you know this man's name?

Have you gotten to know him first before going on a date?

Why should I know his name?

I fell in love at first sight at the market and went up to him.

We will get to know each other in time.

What a bold woman you are.

I hear that it has been a while since you last visited Hanyang

after moving to the countryside a long time ago.

Yes, I wanted to become successful,

so I moved to Hanyang despite my parents' disapproval.

You are from a family of civil servants for generations.

And you are weak. No wonder your parents were worried

about you taking the military service exam.

But if you are determined, keep trying.

Yes, I plan on doing that.

I have interrupted you two for too long.

I will get going now.

-But we are-- -Good night.

You two look great together.

Thank you.

Are you planning on staying with him all night? Just make up an excuse.

I will get going now that it is done.

Bye.

I told you earlier.

I will not let you leave.

I have something to do here.

Is that why you left me?

What is it that you have to do?

-I cannot say. -Why not?

Just like how you cannot tell me why you dressed like a woman

to get into the widow village and why you are here with a fake name.

I have my reasons, okay?

Fine. Do as you please.

But keep the promise.

-You stamped your thumbprint on this. -What is this?

Is this the promissory note?

I have finally found you after you ran off with my money,

so why would I let you go?

You are not going anywhere until you pay me back,

including the interest. Understood?

-Go. -Hey!

He is your son?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Remember how I had a son back then?

20 years ago, when I made it out alive, I came home

and fled with my wife and my son.

Nok-du was not your son's name as far as I remember.

How could I have kept his birth name when we lived in hiding?

Is that right?

I must see your son.

Where is he?

I am sorry. But I do not know that myself.

He thinks that I am trapped in this place,

and he hid.

I want my own room.

I do not trust you.

Follow me and do not complain.

Are you keeping an eye on me?

Why? Are you going to run away when you have the chance?

How is your wound?

Do you really care?

How could you just leave?

I was unconscious. We could have never met again.

What does that have anything to do with me?

Do you really...

Fine.

Never mind about me. Just pay back what you owe.

-Okay? -All right.

You do not mind me, either.

Who says I will? I have no feelings for you anymore.

I never had any to begin with.

-This is scorching hot! -Do not run!

This looks scrumptious.

That is hot!

One chicken would have been enough.

Do you not think this is too much?

Are you not proud of him?

He passed his first exam despite his condition.

Once he passes the palace examination, he can work in the palace.

He needs to eat well, indeed.

Keep your stomach full before taking an exam, right?

You cannot be stingy with food.

Exactly. Food goes bad if you do not eat it right away.

Still, we are a small family of four.

Do you not think having two chickens for a meal--

Stop it!

Why are you always nagging?

Well, I just...

Breakfast is ready.

I am going to open the door.

My goodness!

What is wrong?

Look at that scamp.

You see, she has terrible sleeping habits.

We were definitely far apart when we fell asleep.

We are just telling you in case you get the wrong idea.

She ran away with my money--

Yes, he caught me by coincidence.

Our relationship is that of a creditor and a debtor.

Indeed. The interest is a whopping 70 percent,

He is such a mean moneylender.

-We have no feelings for each other. -That is true.

Now that you are here, maybe Nok-du will stop crying every night.

Aeng-du!

I cried because the wound hurt, not because of her.

Sure, sure. Let us just eat.

Anyway, welcome.

It is so nice to see you again. You are beautiful.

Have you all been well?

Did you get to eat a lot of good food in Hanyang?

I am only eating to survive. That is all.

That is not true.

I miss the meat pancake and the Korean kebab.

Yul-mu...

Here, have some of this.

Stop talking nonsense!

What do you think will happen if he comes here?

Think before you talk!

By the way, how did you end up with them here?

How?

How?

I am just worried about this innocent man not being able to adjust in Hanyang.

Although...

I could not care less about him.

I am just here out of kindness.

Let us just leave it at that

-and just eat. -Yes.

Let us eat.

Gee.

You guys.

This is too much love to handle so early in the morning.

She needs to eat well to work hard to pay me back.

I am heading to work now.

I have somewhere to head to as well.

Gee.

Bye now.

What is this nonsense?

I am taking this, too.

The government troops and Prince Neungyang

are all keeping a close watch on Chancellor Heo and Father.

Is this all because of me?

What is at the bottom of all of this?

I heard that you are not sleeping well.

Please have some of this. This is good for insomnia.

Thank you.

But

is it really okay for me to just stay here and do nothing?

"Do nothing"?

You are diligently getting prepared to help me out in the future.

When the time comes,

I will give you back everything he took from you.

Yes.

I will also do my best to be of help.

I do not know what you did wrong.

But every time she hears your name,

she gets mad, saying that you fooled her.

We are obliged to follow her orders.

I hope you understand.

Yes, I do.

I will not tell anyone that I met you today.

I think you should just give up--

No, I cannot.

Can you please help me out?

Anything would be fine. Please.

I do not know...

I think there is something you can do, actually.

What happened? What do you mean Madam Chun is dead?

I should have protected her.

I do not know what to say.

Are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere?

What about the widows from the village?

We brought them to a safe place.

Anyway, who on earth shot the arrow?

Did you see his face?

He was wearing a mask and was fast.

The government troops were surrounding her,

yet he boldly shot his arrow and ran away.

Who did this and why?

I will find him and kill him at all costs.

Whoever it is.

Do you still not know?

Did you just say it was Chancellor Heo?

Think about who ordered to move the base

and who would be angry

at Madam Chun taking my side.

I need more information than that.

Chancellor Heo is locked up in his house.

His Majesty is rightfully suspicious but has lost the evidence.

So he has locked him in for the time being.

Does that mean

that Madam Chun was the evidence?

Had Madam Chun been alive,

Chancellor Heo would have died by now.

Do you think it is a coincidence that Deul-re disappeared?

Her body was found at Chancellor Heo's place.

I will help you get revenge on him.

What do you say?

You can become the new leader of the Muwol Corps, get your revenge,

and build a new world with me.

Why are you hesitating?

This is what you must do.

The Muwol Corps will create a new base here.

And since our soldiers are ready,

we should get ready for--

But Chancellor Heo has not made his mind up yet.

I believe that we do not need more people to carry out our plan.

-Do you not agree? -I do agree.

Indeed.

Before we revolt,

what do you say to taking an oath together?

To promise to stay together

and to share responsibility for whatever may happen.

We trust you, Prince Neungyang.

But I think we should keep a record, just to be sure.

Fine, then.

Let us begin by taking an oath together.

I am here to see Park.

Great!

He is a brother of a court lady that I know of.

He gets paid to introduce servants to his sister.

But she is such a nasty woman that

she always fires and replaces her servants.

I think the siblings may be scammers.

I would like to become a servant.

Even though it is a servant position,

do you really think getting into the palace is this easy?

Is this not enough?

Not even close.

But there is a way.

Sign this.

You will have a stable income in the palace,

so three months should be enough to pay me back.

-Hold on. -What?

YOU WILL PAY BACK 1,000 NYANG

"Three months"?

30 years would not be enough.

Gee.

There are quick ones like you at times.

But what good is that?

You may walk in as you wish, but cannot get out as you wish.

Let me go!

Stay still, you have to sign this anyway.

Hey!

Gosh.

People in Hanyang have no sense of morality.

She is mine.

She needs to pay me back first.

Do you have a death wish?

Kill them!

Are you okay?

Of course I am.

Just to make it clear,

had I been healthy now, I would have defeated them--

You are bleeding.

I am not bleeding because I have been beaten up.

-I just bumped into-- -No, you are bleeding here!

This?

It ruptured because I used the muscle too much.

-It will be fine. -What do you mean?

Whatever caused it, you are bleeding!

Where is the doctor?

Follow me.

Were you the only one who survived that night?

I was the only one who was still alive that night, Your Majesty.

What brings you here so late at night?

You never visit me anymore,

so I wanted to come here to see you, although it may be improper of me.

I am sorry.

What brings you here?

-Chancellor Heo-- -I do not want to talk about that.

This is not your business.

Not my business?

I am just concerned.

I am just worried that your old friend is not being loyal to you

and may have caused you distress.

Do you realize that you have changed so quickly?

When I first came to the palace as Crown Princess,

you had been so kind and warm.

-But after that day-- -After what day?

I do not believe that I took no part in the loss of the Prince, but--

Queen!

I warned you multiple times to never bring this up again.

I did not know that he did so wrong

that his death could not be spoken about for the past 20 years

and undeserving of his father's mourning.

Yes, that is the kind of a father I am,

so you should stop worrying about pointless things, too.

The bleeding will not stop. Is that okay?

Of course not.

If he keeps bleeding, he will die.

What?

Goodness.

Please wait a minute.

Grab that and wipe some blood off him.

Look at how much your husband is bleeding!

-She is not my wife. -He is not my husband.

-What? -Well...

Let me see...

I can wipe it myself.

Gosh, you are right.

Why?

You said that you do not care whatever happens to me,

so why are you worried about me?

Who says I am?

I just feel bad because you got hurt because of me.

Your face says otherwise.

You look like you are worried sick and feel terrible about it.

I am tired of denying it.

Think however you please.

About the gambling house...

Why has the police not arrested everyone there yet?

The police always raid with a huge group of officers,

so they just sneak out the back door

when they hear the officers coming.

Why did you go there when you knew how dangerous it would be?

No, never mind.

Hey,

are you not hungry?

Would you like to go and get some gukbap?

That is what you are thinking of right now?

Did you steal all their money while all that was happening?

Whatever.

-Give it to me. Pay me back. -Nonsense.

-This is my money. -You owe me. Pay me back.

I took this. What are you talking about?

I was the one who took it.

Fine, do not pay me back.

You had no part in stealing this.

Then let us trade.

-Nonsense. -I saved you,

-so this is fair. -No.

-Give it to me. -I told you that I will pay you back.

Are you two

having a lovers' quarrel?

What is up with you?

You keep looking back.

I definitely think I am right.

About what?

I think I just saw the young mistress who we used to serve.

What?

You mean Eun-seo?

Yes.

She surely looked like Eun-seo.

Had she been alive, she would be around that age.

What are you talking about? We took care of everything back then.

Do you not remember?

We dug up the whole ground

and still could not find her corpse.

INN

Is it okay for me to join

your date like this?

It is completely fine.

Remember how you two were so busy trying to kick me out?

You have changed.

Yes.

Now that I have gotten to know him, I realize that he is nothing special.

Look who is talking!

Are you undercover again?

What happened to the man you were after?

I did not get him.

I am not working today.

I just could not sleep, so I thought I would go on the swing like you.

Swing?

We met at the swing over there.

He said he wanted to ride the swing with the saddest eyes.

So, you have not been able to sleep well?

Sleep is...

Everyone needs good sleep.

You must be exhausted.

But thanks to my insomnia, I met you.

And you brightened up my day, so I am good.

Well,

would you like me to tell you a way?

What?

What do you mean, a way?

A way to protect that child from His Majesty.

Is there such a way?

It is for him to become the King.

-What? -You said that he is wise and intelligent.

He looks like it, indeed. Your son,

I mean, His Majesty's son.

What do you think about dethroning His Majesty

and enthroning his son?

Keep up!

Go slower!

I thought he said he knows how to fight off my insomnia.

I promise you that I will!

Goodness!

-Come on, let us go. -Gosh.

Fine, I will go.

Hey!

His Majesty is nothing but a lunatic who blocks everyone out

and kills everyone and anyone in his way.

And who gave him that power?

Who made him block everyone out?

Should I not, the one who gave him the power,

be the one to take it away?

Do not play games with me.

You can just replace the King if he is not worthy?

Then, if the next one does not live up to your expectations,

will you replace him too?

That is not what I mean!

Do not be arrogant and do what you are supposed to do.

There are people who still follow me.

-Hand over the boy to me and... -That is enough.

You want him to dethrone his father and enthrone himself?

I will never let Nok-du do such a thing,

and you have no right to dethrone the King.

Stop dreaming.

What do you think?

I do feel refreshed, indeed.

You will sleep well tonight, too, since your body is tired.

Live each day to the fullest, running around nonstop.

You will be absolutely beat by sunset.

Do not order your men around just because you are in charge,

but try catching thieves and do interrogations yourself, too.

There must be many people who cannot sleep

because of the incompetent King.

Well,

people talk behind the King's back when he is not present, do they not?

Sure.

Have you ever met the King yourself?

No.

I am just an old officer.

You seem

like you are very interested in the King.

-Not at all. -Not at all.

What?

Well,

I thought you were asking me. No, I am completely uninterested.

I see.

Right.

If I may, may I ask you a question?

You usually sleep alone at night, right?

Yes, why do you ask?

I used to have trouble falling asleep alone.

But

it helped.

What helped?

Having someone beside me.

What do you think?

Even the smartest ghosts would pass right by.

Someone who cares and worries for me.

I do not know your story,

but if you have trouble falling asleep for the same reasons as me,

you should try asking any family member for help.

Ask to stay with you for the night.

You were badmouthing me, right?

No, she...

I hate how quick-witted you are.

I knew it. What did you say?

-You know. -What?

I told you to not talk about that!

That? What do you mean?

Then what did you say?

Are you not going in?

I have somewhere to go. You go in first.

Where?

Right, I promised not to ask.

It is fine for you to hide whatever you would like to

and to push me away,

but just do not put yourself in danger.

Just promise me that.

And then I will stop worrying about you.

I will not make you worry.

I will never cause any harm to Lord Jung Yun-jeo.

Rather, this is a way to protect him.

You will keep the promise

to find and protect my father, will you not?

I will.

This is the proof of my promise.

OATH

He finally took the bait.

I guess I will soon meet

the King's son.

You grew so much without me.

Now that I met him,

I realized how much I have missed him.

I should not be like this, right?

Here.

Life never goes as planned.

These chicks must have grown on me.

Let us just say so.

Let us head inside. Nok-du has prepared a room for you.

I mean, he stole it for you.

Come inside.

I am sorry to ask you at this hour.

But the room at the end is the biggest--

Then why can you not just give Dong-ju that big room?

But that room has a draft...

And it is fine for me to freeze to death?

I am fine with any room.

Please, my lord.

This is truly upsetting. You know that?

-He is coming out. Move, Aeng-du. -Why is the threshold so high up?

Come in, quick.

Why did you make such a big scene? I can sleep anywhere.

He just wants to keep her right next to him.

Since the two rooms are connected with a window in between.

You little brat! Why would you say that?

You did not have to point that out.

They are pretending to be awkward around each other.

Stop making it awkward for them.

Do not mind us.

And since your exam is tomorrow,

you have to get a good night's sleep.

-What exam? -Just ignore them.

-Let us go. -Go to sleep.

What?

"Having someone beside me...

someone who cares and worries for me."

Your Majesty,

shall I inform Her Majesty that you are here?

No.

Let us just go.

Here!

How was the exam? You did well, right?

Here.

Master, you should not be out like this, especially with Aeng-du.

He just could not wait for you to come home.

It should be fine. It is just for a while.

Anyway, son,

you are going to become a general!

It is all thanks to your great Master.

Let us now go home and eat some meat.

This idiot butchered a whole pig.

I keep saying that I have a lot of things,

-but money is what I have the most. -Well...

You can eat first. I have to head somewhere.

-No-- -Aeng-du,

-you can eat my share, okay? -Okay!

Do not worry at all.

Hey!

Well...

I need a few books.

Tell me which ones and I will get them for you.

I would like to see them myself. I will be right back.

Sure.

I will be waiting at the annex. Be safe.

Yes.

I will see you there.

I am here to see Park.

He can just hide in the annex.

Why did he call for a meeting here?

-Arrest them! -Arrest them!

Where are you going?

Stay still!

You are under arrest.

Stop!

-Go! -Stop them!

Hey!

Stop right there!

Do not move!

I thought it could be you,

but it was you, indeed.

I missed you. How have you been?

What do you think you are doing?

-How dare you? -Why?

You can do it, but I cannot?

Backstabbing is fun.

It is no pocket money. It is illegal gambling for sure.

Not only that, but they also fool people

into signing ridiculous loans. They are the worst of the worst.

We know,

but it is not easy to catch them red-handed.

You idiot, that is because you go there dressed like this.

The man in charge of this place knows much better.

He changes into normal clothes and goes undercover.

The man in charge?

I know the man in charge very well.

Anyway, is it not beneficial for you to arrest them?

I will plan the arrest.

Arrest them!

-Arrest them! -Arrest them!

Where are you going?

If you are going to kill me, cut to the chase.

I can let you go alive if you answer me right.

Why did you drag my brother into this?

I did not. It was a coincidence.

He said he had nowhere to stay...

I will ask you once again.

What do you know about me?

What has my brother told you?

I have nothing I need to know about you,

so I did not hear nor question anything.

Why are you so curious?

That is not the answer I wanted to hear.

I do not know what you are talking about,

but I know this.

You will kill me

whatever I say.

You are unnecessarily quick-witted.

Do you think you will not pay for what you have done to me?

Did you think you could get away with what you have done?

To all those innocent women?

Committing a crime comes with a price...

for everyone.

Hwang-tae!

Was it Nok-du's plan?

-What? -He said he had something to tell me.

I would not have come if this was what it was.

-I will get going now. -Wait.

We finally saved you from that devil of a man.

I was not held hostage.

So please, never do this again.

And tell Nok-du to never visit me.

-Hwang-tae... -Please!

Just leave me alone.

-Next time. -What?

-I will fight you next time. -You lunatic!

If I hold up my sword again,

you will die.

Hwang-tae went back?

Yes.

I should have smacked him in the head and made him stay,

but he was so cold.

He said that he is not held hostage and wants you to leave him alone.

Such nonsense.

Anyway, what should we do?

He is not just any man, he is the Prince.

The police bureau will come and get you.

We should flee.

No, I have to get into the palace.

He cannot tell on me,

since I know about his plan to revolt.

And he knows nothing?

I cannot tell whether he is telling the truth

or just hiding it from me.

This is so complicated.

My goodness.

I apologize. This was all because of me.

I really had no idea.

Had I known that it was Nok-du--

It is fine.

At least you are back.

I learned something interesting today,

that he is His Majesty's son.

Sorry?

-You know Nok-du? -I know him very well.

I have been looking for him for a long while

to kill him.

When the time comes,

you must help me.

Do you understand?

Of course.

I have already promised you.

EXAM RESULTS

LIST OF SUCCESSFUL TEST TAKERS

SUCCESSFUL MILITARY EXAM CANDIDATE YEON SU

You will be entering the palace?

You? The palace?

Yes, I passed the exam.

-Will you get to meet His Majesty? -Yes.

You can see the King, you say?

Why? Do you want to go?

Apparently, family members can visit.

Although you are not my family,

you can pretend to be one and visit me.

No, why would I do that?

Fine, be that way.

His Majesty called me here.

Yes.

His Majesty is at the Certificate-Awarding Ceremony.

Please wait for a little while.

First place in the civil servant exam, Kim Yeong-jun.

And first place in the military exam, Yeon Su.

Step forward!

Although you are not my family,

you can pretend to be one and visit me.

The first place of the military service exam

goes to Yeon Su.

Congratulations.

FIRST PLACE OF THE MILITARY SERVICE EXAM

Are you not going to take the certificate?

It is all because of you.

This is all because you are

the son of His Majesty

Show your respect to Her Majesty.

But you look like you are lost.

What did you just say?

Your Majesty, your son is still alive.

Are you not curious? What do you think I said to His Majesty?

Have you lived your whole life as Nok-du?

Approach His Majesty, get on the good side of him when he comes out in disguise.

He comes out in disguise?

Subtitle translation by Min-sun Kim