1 00:00:06,163 --> 00:00:07,363 (Production Sponsors) 2 00:00:07,363 --> 00:00:09,683 (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, KOCCA) 3 00:00:10,486 --> 00:00:11,736 (All people, organizations, locations, and incidents...) 4 00:00:11,736 --> 00:00:12,736 (in this drama are fictitious.) 5 00:00:12,736 --> 00:00:14,236 (Production guidelines were strictly followed when filming with animals.) 6 00:00:14,882 --> 00:00:16,221 (Asatae, Jinhoe, Gunabi) 7 00:00:16,222 --> 00:00:18,450 (Sajo Hyun, the new king of Asatae, ) 8 00:00:18,451 --> 00:00:19,691 (struggles to find a solution to the secret feud...) 9 00:00:19,692 --> 00:00:20,891 (and political strife among his court officials...) 10 00:00:20,892 --> 00:00:25,692 (while continuing to face doubts on his qualifications as a king.) 11 00:00:27,291 --> 00:00:30,462 (Three days after Sajo Hyun's coronation) 12 00:00:33,031 --> 00:00:35,101 (Episode 7) 13 00:00:35,141 --> 00:00:37,641 Good. I need the reports from two years ago. 14 00:00:37,972 --> 00:00:39,072 Yes, Your Majesty. 15 00:00:40,112 --> 00:00:42,942 Two years ago... 16 00:00:44,351 --> 00:00:45,552 Here it is. 17 00:00:45,711 --> 00:00:46,711 Good. 18 00:00:52,192 --> 00:00:53,192 Well... 19 00:00:53,921 --> 00:00:56,961 Why is it that you cannot stop smiling? 20 00:00:58,762 --> 00:01:01,961 Seeing how hard Your Majesty is working to prepare for the meeting, 21 00:01:02,101 --> 00:01:04,171 I am overjoyed. 22 00:01:04,971 --> 00:01:06,530 I still remember when you were a little boy. 23 00:01:06,531 --> 00:01:09,471 You were my bright, smart Crown Prince. 24 00:01:09,701 --> 00:01:12,810 But you are all grown up now and have become a majestic king. 25 00:01:12,811 --> 00:01:15,111 Look at you working hard to manage state affairs. 26 00:01:16,182 --> 00:01:19,012 I am so happy that I do not feel hungry even when I am starving. 27 00:01:20,412 --> 00:01:22,682 You do not look starved. 28 00:01:23,982 --> 00:01:26,051 It was a figure of speech. 29 00:01:28,162 --> 00:01:29,162 All right. 30 00:01:29,163 --> 00:01:30,522 (Asset Status Report on All Ministers) 31 00:01:51,852 --> 00:01:54,081 Your Majesty, what is the matter? 32 00:02:14,401 --> 00:02:16,041 (Every year, the ministers collect over 20,000 Seok of grains...) 33 00:02:16,042 --> 00:02:17,611 (from their tenant farmers.) 34 00:02:28,581 --> 00:02:29,581 Your Majesty. 35 00:02:43,102 --> 00:02:46,132 His Majesty is entering! 36 00:02:59,451 --> 00:03:00,482 We will now... 37 00:03:02,081 --> 00:03:03,222 start the meeting. 38 00:03:04,222 --> 00:03:07,021 First, I would like to discuss the issue... 39 00:03:07,861 --> 00:03:09,062 of increasing the amount of relief rice. 40 00:03:11,162 --> 00:03:12,162 Based on my... 41 00:03:16,431 --> 00:03:17,532 (Report) 42 00:03:36,921 --> 00:03:38,352 Based on my findings... 43 00:03:38,891 --> 00:03:40,222 Your Majesty! 44 00:03:41,062 --> 00:03:44,222 Please allow me, Minister of Finance Hae Chang, to inform you. 45 00:03:44,831 --> 00:03:46,491 With all due respect, I must inform Your Majesty... 46 00:03:46,632 --> 00:03:49,801 that it will be difficult to increase the amount of relief rice. 47 00:03:50,431 --> 00:03:51,900 - Most importantly... - I have perused... 48 00:03:51,901 --> 00:03:53,201 all the reports you submitted. 49 00:03:54,301 --> 00:03:57,072 Landowners and court officials will have to pay more taxes, 50 00:03:57,711 --> 00:03:58,912 and that is why it is an issue. 51 00:03:59,271 --> 00:04:00,312 Your Majesty. 52 00:04:00,871 --> 00:04:04,111 You must not think lightly of the root cause of the problem. 53 00:04:04,282 --> 00:04:05,512 I do not think lightly of it. 54 00:04:05,912 --> 00:04:09,521 I have been looking into the taxation issues for years. 55 00:04:12,921 --> 00:04:14,692 According to my findings... 56 00:04:22,861 --> 00:04:25,332 Look at that halfwit. He is our King? 57 00:04:26,702 --> 00:04:29,042 What does that halfwit even know to look into such issues? 58 00:04:29,671 --> 00:04:32,811 Must we keep serving that halfwit as our King? 59 00:04:45,251 --> 00:04:46,852 The grain storage for the people... 60 00:04:47,452 --> 00:04:48,921 is getting emptier each year, 61 00:04:49,522 --> 00:04:50,791 while you ministers... 62 00:04:50,792 --> 00:04:53,991 have been building a new storage in your homes every year. 63 00:04:54,261 --> 00:04:55,661 Seriously, why are you being like this? 64 00:04:55,662 --> 00:04:58,532 Others would think you want your brother dead to seize the throne. 65 00:04:59,832 --> 00:05:01,371 Is he not him? 66 00:05:01,842 --> 00:05:04,001 Minister of Finance. 67 00:05:04,642 --> 00:05:06,972 Last fall, you built an addition to your storage. 68 00:05:07,011 --> 00:05:08,082 Your Majesty. 69 00:05:08,811 --> 00:05:11,042 It is true... 70 00:05:11,212 --> 00:05:13,582 that I built an addition to my storage last fall, 71 00:05:13,811 --> 00:05:17,621 but it was done to give more rice to the people. 72 00:05:17,652 --> 00:05:19,021 Goodness, that halfwit. 73 00:05:19,022 --> 00:05:21,461 - Look at that halfwit. - He is making me feel stupid. 74 00:05:21,462 --> 00:05:23,462 - Halfwit. - Halfwit. 75 00:05:23,691 --> 00:05:24,761 Oh, dear. 76 00:05:25,532 --> 00:05:28,032 - Halfwit. - Look at that halfwit. 77 00:05:28,801 --> 00:05:31,402 He is a halfwit who does not care for politics. 78 00:05:32,001 --> 00:05:33,131 Your Majesty. 79 00:05:33,371 --> 00:05:37,102 To increase our military power, I, as the Minister of Defence... 80 00:05:37,472 --> 00:05:39,142 Shut your mouths, all of you! 81 00:06:03,462 --> 00:06:04,472 Father. 82 00:06:05,602 --> 00:06:06,631 Your Majesty. 83 00:06:07,631 --> 00:06:08,642 Your Majesty. 84 00:06:28,861 --> 00:06:30,722 Did you see the look on his face? 85 00:06:31,361 --> 00:06:32,761 I did. 86 00:06:33,092 --> 00:06:36,701 He looked like he would burst into tears at any moment. 87 00:06:36,702 --> 00:06:38,501 I got so concerned. 88 00:06:40,801 --> 00:06:41,801 Anyway, 89 00:06:42,001 --> 00:06:44,842 what should we do about the increase in our taxes? 90 00:06:46,042 --> 00:06:47,571 That is a problem. 91 00:06:48,712 --> 00:06:50,481 His Majesty is bound to... 92 00:06:50,482 --> 00:06:54,050 bring it up at the next Royal Council meeting. 93 00:06:54,051 --> 00:06:55,522 Why are you so worried? 94 00:06:57,282 --> 00:06:58,320 We can trick him. 95 00:06:58,321 --> 00:06:59,750 (Josammosa: To mock someone with a simple trick.) 96 00:06:59,751 --> 00:07:00,792 We can give the halfwit... 97 00:07:01,392 --> 00:07:04,832 a nothing that looks like a sweet something. 98 00:07:06,892 --> 00:07:10,860 You want me to keep quiet when with the ministers? 99 00:07:10,861 --> 00:07:11,931 Your Majesty. 100 00:07:12,272 --> 00:07:16,101 You have been on the throne for just three days now. 101 00:07:16,102 --> 00:07:19,370 I do not think it is necessary to touch on their taxes... 102 00:07:19,371 --> 00:07:23,381 which is their most sensitive issue at this given time. 103 00:07:23,881 --> 00:07:26,282 Leave the hard work of dealing with them... 104 00:07:26,881 --> 00:07:29,282 to Prince Sajo Yoong. 105 00:07:29,352 --> 00:07:32,051 Do you truly think he is doing the hard work? 106 00:07:32,452 --> 00:07:34,661 He is manipulating the ministers... 107 00:07:34,662 --> 00:07:36,662 and deceiving the people. 108 00:07:37,222 --> 00:07:38,861 You are aware of that? 109 00:07:39,962 --> 00:07:43,032 You were aware of it also? 110 00:07:43,931 --> 00:07:47,371 In that case, you must act even more carefully. 111 00:07:48,142 --> 00:07:50,740 They are used to Prince Sajo Yoong's trickery, 112 00:07:50,741 --> 00:07:51,842 and you must persuade them... 113 00:07:52,111 --> 00:07:54,472 so they become loyal and work for you. 114 00:07:55,282 --> 00:07:57,042 I will assist you. 115 00:07:57,381 --> 00:07:58,452 All you must do... 116 00:07:59,051 --> 00:08:02,321 is trust me and follow my lead. 117 00:08:07,991 --> 00:08:11,392 Your Majesty, are you walking this fast to stay awake? 118 00:08:12,261 --> 00:08:14,131 - No. - Goodness. 119 00:08:14,361 --> 00:08:16,402 You have not slept in three days. 120 00:08:20,272 --> 00:08:22,271 Any news from Ji Jeon Seo? 121 00:08:22,272 --> 00:08:23,301 No. 122 00:08:24,441 --> 00:08:26,370 He promised to send word... 123 00:08:26,371 --> 00:08:28,581 as soon as he located Chung Ta, 124 00:08:28,582 --> 00:08:29,681 but we have heard nothing yet. 125 00:08:31,011 --> 00:08:34,212 It is clear Chung Ta is avoiding me. 126 00:08:35,651 --> 00:08:36,751 That is strange. 127 00:08:37,151 --> 00:08:38,951 Chung Ta would avoid the fool... 128 00:08:38,952 --> 00:08:41,360 I see why he would avoid Master Ak Hee, 129 00:08:41,361 --> 00:08:42,791 but why avoid you? 130 00:08:43,291 --> 00:08:44,630 He even came to the palace... 131 00:08:44,631 --> 00:08:46,391 to redo the binding ritual. 132 00:08:47,261 --> 00:08:48,302 Exactly. 133 00:08:51,161 --> 00:08:54,302 I just do not understand it. 134 00:08:55,371 --> 00:08:57,641 Your Majesty! 135 00:08:59,041 --> 00:09:00,041 Chung Ta. 136 00:09:00,972 --> 00:09:02,241 Where are you? 137 00:09:04,582 --> 00:09:05,611 Chung Ta. 138 00:09:09,781 --> 00:09:12,120 He is searching for me desperately. 139 00:09:12,121 --> 00:09:13,192 My Ji. 140 00:09:17,021 --> 00:09:18,092 Chung Ta. 141 00:09:18,562 --> 00:09:19,991 I am right here! 142 00:09:25,972 --> 00:09:29,472 Will you get a grip, Chung Ta? 143 00:09:29,802 --> 00:09:30,871 Please! 144 00:09:32,641 --> 00:09:35,041 Chung Ta! 145 00:09:37,781 --> 00:09:38,781 Jeon Seo... 146 00:09:45,052 --> 00:09:46,521 Stop it. 147 00:09:59,131 --> 00:10:01,031 I am sorry, J. 148 00:10:08,611 --> 00:10:09,611 Goodness. 149 00:10:39,342 --> 00:10:42,411 Your Majesty. Are you waiting for someone? 150 00:10:46,082 --> 00:10:48,281 No. To the Royal Office. 151 00:10:48,682 --> 00:10:49,722 Yes, Your Majesty. 152 00:11:05,302 --> 00:11:06,432 His Majesty the King. 153 00:11:08,842 --> 00:11:09,871 Her Highness? 154 00:11:10,572 --> 00:11:12,741 Oh, my goodness. 155 00:11:13,342 --> 00:11:15,482 Doing the laundry is such hard work. 156 00:11:19,682 --> 00:11:20,712 I am sorry. 157 00:11:21,011 --> 00:11:23,281 I will have you appointed my royal concubine. 158 00:11:24,552 --> 00:11:25,621 Do not do that. 159 00:11:26,092 --> 00:11:28,761 I must do as the Queen says if I am to stay. 160 00:11:29,722 --> 00:11:31,191 It is easier to gain information... 161 00:11:31,192 --> 00:11:33,092 if I can get about as a court maid. 162 00:11:35,562 --> 00:11:37,802 - But still... - I expected this much. 163 00:11:38,702 --> 00:11:41,332 I will do my best to help Your Majesty from where I now stand, 164 00:11:41,572 --> 00:11:44,271 so please focus on righting the wrongs in this country. 165 00:11:56,621 --> 00:11:57,651 Your Majesty. 166 00:11:58,322 --> 00:12:01,922 You took this route to see Her Highness. 167 00:12:08,901 --> 00:12:11,702 Your Majesty. People are watching. 168 00:12:12,702 --> 00:12:14,371 Hey, is that the King? 169 00:12:15,001 --> 00:12:16,342 He is looking at us, right? 170 00:12:17,172 --> 00:12:18,212 Is it me? 171 00:12:18,411 --> 00:12:20,241 Would it be you? Goodness. 172 00:12:25,111 --> 00:12:26,151 Your Highness. 173 00:12:27,381 --> 00:12:28,422 Your Highness. 174 00:12:43,901 --> 00:12:44,901 Wash it again. 175 00:12:46,732 --> 00:12:49,842 My lady, we washed it three times already. 176 00:12:51,202 --> 00:12:52,371 Are you her servant? 177 00:12:52,741 --> 00:12:54,010 Get a grip! 178 00:12:54,011 --> 00:12:56,281 She is a court maid now, just like you! 179 00:12:56,812 --> 00:12:58,851 So she was a royal concubine once. 180 00:12:58,852 --> 00:13:01,881 I slept with the late King once too! 181 00:13:02,121 --> 00:13:03,352 It is not because of that. 182 00:13:04,422 --> 00:13:05,491 This! 183 00:13:07,151 --> 00:13:08,151 And this! 184 00:13:08,491 --> 00:13:09,922 Wash them all again! 185 00:13:13,991 --> 00:13:15,062 My lady. 186 00:13:15,462 --> 00:13:17,261 I can wash them as many times as needed. 187 00:13:17,702 --> 00:13:20,071 But if your purpose is to put me in my place, 188 00:13:20,072 --> 00:13:22,342 it would be better if you gave me another task. 189 00:13:22,672 --> 00:13:24,442 What? How dare you talk back? 190 00:13:27,771 --> 00:13:30,342 I heard this is the Queen's favourite bed cover. 191 00:13:30,812 --> 00:13:33,211 It is hemp cloth weaved with very fine strands. 192 00:13:33,212 --> 00:13:35,620 If it is washed too many times, the fabric will become rough... 193 00:13:35,621 --> 00:13:37,482 and the embroidery will fray. 194 00:13:41,192 --> 00:13:42,192 Is that true? 195 00:13:45,531 --> 00:13:48,062 Rinse and hang these out to dry. 196 00:13:48,302 --> 00:13:50,232 As soon as you are done, get to making clothes. 197 00:13:50,531 --> 00:13:53,000 You! Do not dare help her! 198 00:13:53,001 --> 00:13:55,102 I will have you smacked if you do! 199 00:13:55,942 --> 00:13:57,442 Get back to work, all of you! 200 00:14:11,552 --> 00:14:12,592 She talked back? 201 00:14:13,391 --> 00:14:14,491 The brazen thing. 202 00:14:15,222 --> 00:14:16,761 Shall I have her severely punished? 203 00:14:17,491 --> 00:14:18,561 No. 204 00:14:18,562 --> 00:14:20,462 I will see how long she lasts. 205 00:14:20,962 --> 00:14:22,860 Make her work nonstop... 206 00:14:22,861 --> 00:14:24,501 without a single break. 207 00:14:25,001 --> 00:14:26,001 Yes, Your Highness. 208 00:14:26,202 --> 00:14:28,702 How is the Queen Dowager doing in her cell? 209 00:14:29,172 --> 00:14:30,672 She is well-adjusted. 210 00:14:32,911 --> 00:14:34,111 Prince Sajo Yoong. 211 00:14:34,741 --> 00:14:36,611 He still has not visited her? 212 00:14:37,011 --> 00:14:38,381 Apparently so. 213 00:14:42,751 --> 00:14:44,222 Keep sending her food. 214 00:14:44,582 --> 00:14:45,722 A lot of it. 215 00:14:46,151 --> 00:14:48,562 So that she looks well-fed. 216 00:14:49,621 --> 00:14:51,121 Yes, Your Highness. 217 00:15:04,871 --> 00:15:05,942 How tasty. 218 00:15:07,842 --> 00:15:08,942 How come... 219 00:15:09,582 --> 00:15:12,712 I feel so disturbed deep inside, 220 00:15:13,651 --> 00:15:14,911 but I have such an appetite? 221 00:15:16,952 --> 00:15:18,281 Is it because I have nothing to do? 222 00:15:19,121 --> 00:15:20,151 Your Highness. 223 00:15:39,472 --> 00:15:40,611 It is not Yoong. 224 00:15:43,641 --> 00:15:44,712 How could he be... 225 00:15:45,312 --> 00:15:46,982 so cruel? 226 00:15:47,452 --> 00:15:49,852 I am shrivelling away here in prison. 227 00:15:50,751 --> 00:15:52,192 How come he has not come even once to see me? 228 00:16:01,291 --> 00:16:02,332 What are you looking at? 229 00:16:02,702 --> 00:16:05,901 Tell my son that his mother is nearing her death! 230 00:16:10,442 --> 00:16:12,342 Hey. Are you really leaving? 231 00:16:12,812 --> 00:16:13,812 Hey. 232 00:16:14,312 --> 00:16:16,312 You! 233 00:16:16,712 --> 00:16:19,582 When will my son get me out of here? 234 00:16:20,212 --> 00:16:22,952 Hey! Get me out of here! 235 00:16:23,082 --> 00:16:26,121 My body is so itchy. This is driving me crazy! 236 00:16:35,031 --> 00:16:37,861 Your Majesty. Prince Sajo Yoong is here to see you. 237 00:16:40,271 --> 00:16:41,371 Let him in. 238 00:16:50,212 --> 00:16:51,582 Did you want to see me, Your Majesty? 239 00:17:00,722 --> 00:17:02,491 Are you not well? 240 00:17:03,092 --> 00:17:06,392 I noticed that you have not seemed well since this morning. 241 00:17:07,591 --> 00:17:08,732 Sajo Hyun... 242 00:17:09,902 --> 00:17:11,031 cannot sleep? 243 00:17:11,632 --> 00:17:15,071 Yes. The light in his bedchamber goes out early in the morning. 244 00:17:16,301 --> 00:17:17,301 Because... 245 00:17:18,341 --> 00:17:19,972 he would not need the light in the morning. 246 00:17:21,041 --> 00:17:22,942 So he has not been getting any sleep for four days. 247 00:17:28,922 --> 00:17:31,122 He has not been getting any sleep for four days. 248 00:17:33,991 --> 00:17:35,091 Or is he not sleeping on purpose? 249 00:17:40,392 --> 00:17:42,031 I am all right. 250 00:17:42,902 --> 00:17:45,001 I ordered your mother to be released. 251 00:17:45,172 --> 00:17:46,402 Why are you leaving her in the cell? 252 00:17:47,132 --> 00:17:49,001 You proved her innocence. Did you not? 253 00:17:49,672 --> 00:17:51,872 I did. However, 254 00:17:52,612 --> 00:17:54,912 she tried to frame your innocent concubine. 255 00:17:55,071 --> 00:17:56,841 What she did cannot be forgiven that easily. 256 00:17:57,612 --> 00:17:59,212 She ought to reflect a bit longer. 257 00:18:00,452 --> 00:18:01,811 I feel bad... 258 00:18:02,982 --> 00:18:04,122 for your mother too. 259 00:18:05,021 --> 00:18:06,990 She ended up with a cold-hearted son. 260 00:18:06,991 --> 00:18:08,192 I am the one you should feel bad for. 261 00:18:09,061 --> 00:18:11,291 My mother is not exactly exemplary. 262 00:18:12,261 --> 00:18:13,261 But... 263 00:18:13,862 --> 00:18:16,162 I was at least beloved by Father. 264 00:18:17,261 --> 00:18:19,432 Should I say I am incredibly lucky? 265 00:18:25,811 --> 00:18:26,811 Yes. 266 00:18:27,412 --> 00:18:28,642 You were... 267 00:18:29,482 --> 00:18:31,541 indeed beloved by the late king. 268 00:18:33,412 --> 00:18:34,452 By the way, 269 00:18:34,982 --> 00:18:37,982 were you able to find out who murdered Father? 270 00:18:38,791 --> 00:18:39,991 I know... 271 00:18:40,722 --> 00:18:41,751 who murdered the King. 272 00:18:42,162 --> 00:18:43,162 Your brother. 273 00:18:44,692 --> 00:18:45,731 Sajo Yoong. 274 00:18:45,732 --> 00:18:47,862 Yoong is more than capable of it. 275 00:18:48,261 --> 00:18:50,561 Why would he hesitate when they are not even related? 276 00:18:55,741 --> 00:18:57,402 I have launched a secret investigation. 277 00:18:58,541 --> 00:18:59,942 I will find out soon enough. 278 00:19:02,442 --> 00:19:03,541 As you should. 279 00:19:05,452 --> 00:19:06,452 By the way, 280 00:19:06,952 --> 00:19:09,051 when will you keep the promise... 281 00:19:09,422 --> 00:19:11,051 you made to me? 282 00:19:14,152 --> 00:19:15,222 The promise... 283 00:19:17,122 --> 00:19:20,892 That fool, Ak Hee. What did he promise Prince Yoong? 284 00:19:24,432 --> 00:19:25,771 Do you not remember it? 285 00:19:27,301 --> 00:19:29,402 Who knows? I might give you this. 286 00:19:29,501 --> 00:19:32,541 Do they not say the person who gets this becomes king? 287 00:19:33,912 --> 00:19:34,912 Yoong. 288 00:19:36,281 --> 00:19:37,511 If you help me. 289 00:19:42,652 --> 00:19:45,952 That jerk, Sajo Yoong. He is quite tenacious. 290 00:19:48,251 --> 00:19:49,291 Hey, Sajo Hyun. 291 00:19:49,591 --> 00:19:51,122 Tell him you know everything. 292 00:19:51,192 --> 00:19:52,462 Tell him to wait. 293 00:19:53,031 --> 00:19:54,362 Well... Yes. 294 00:19:55,932 --> 00:19:58,672 Tell him. "Just wait." 295 00:19:59,031 --> 00:20:00,501 "Just wait." 296 00:20:01,902 --> 00:20:03,741 Just wait. 297 00:20:03,972 --> 00:20:05,311 There you go! 298 00:20:09,311 --> 00:20:10,341 You want me to wait? 299 00:20:11,112 --> 00:20:12,412 I do not believe... 300 00:20:12,712 --> 00:20:15,251 the timing was important to the nature of our promise. 301 00:20:20,622 --> 00:20:22,661 You promised to go hunting with me... 302 00:20:22,662 --> 00:20:24,862 once you ascended to the throne. 303 00:20:25,831 --> 00:20:28,591 I guess you were joking about that? 304 00:20:31,761 --> 00:20:35,372 Gosh. That jerk, Sajo Yoong. 305 00:20:36,341 --> 00:20:38,972 No. Hey, that is not it. Okay? 306 00:20:39,541 --> 00:20:40,612 That is not it. 307 00:20:42,482 --> 00:20:43,912 I was not joking. 308 00:20:44,982 --> 00:20:48,581 I clearly remember making a different promise to you. 309 00:20:53,321 --> 00:20:55,791 Nice, Sajo Hyun. You catch on fast. Yes. 310 00:21:00,192 --> 00:21:01,261 Gosh, this is nerve-racking. 311 00:21:01,791 --> 00:21:02,801 Goodness. 312 00:21:04,702 --> 00:21:06,632 I need to get out of here fast. 313 00:21:10,902 --> 00:21:12,001 Just wait. 314 00:21:12,442 --> 00:21:15,612 And release your mother immediately. 315 00:21:15,841 --> 00:21:17,182 I already told you. 316 00:21:17,741 --> 00:21:19,850 She ought to reflect on her crime a bit longer... 317 00:21:19,851 --> 00:21:20,952 This is a royal order. 318 00:21:21,811 --> 00:21:22,952 Prince Yoong. 319 00:22:00,110 --> 00:22:02,221 The binding ritual will not work anymore? 320 00:22:02,781 --> 00:22:04,421 Is that what Chung Ta said? 321 00:22:05,320 --> 00:22:06,320 Yes, Your Majesty. 322 00:22:06,620 --> 00:22:07,620 Wait. 323 00:22:08,761 --> 00:22:10,820 But you said Chung Ta was at the palace a few days ago. 324 00:22:11,191 --> 00:22:12,191 That is right. 325 00:22:12,790 --> 00:22:14,430 That day, Chung Ta said the ritual was not working... 326 00:22:14,431 --> 00:22:15,860 because you were not present. 327 00:22:17,001 --> 00:22:18,731 How come Chung Ta is saying otherwise? 328 00:22:20,600 --> 00:22:21,701 Well... 329 00:22:30,840 --> 00:22:32,180 This is the book of laws... 330 00:22:32,181 --> 00:22:34,711 that has been passed down for generations... 331 00:22:34,850 --> 00:22:35,880 by the shamanism association. 332 00:22:36,620 --> 00:22:37,681 By the way, 333 00:22:37,820 --> 00:22:40,890 I had no idea this clause existed. 334 00:22:43,461 --> 00:22:45,290 Where is it. I marked it somewhere. 335 00:22:47,961 --> 00:22:48,961 All right. 336 00:22:51,300 --> 00:22:52,971 "A binding ritual cannot be performed again..." 337 00:22:53,231 --> 00:22:55,501 "on those whose binding rituals have been broken." 338 00:23:02,340 --> 00:23:03,380 See? 339 00:23:04,340 --> 00:23:06,850 But I was told that His Majesty... 340 00:23:07,050 --> 00:23:09,580 lifted the binding ritual on Ak Hee himself. 341 00:23:10,251 --> 00:23:13,220 Gosh. Then I cannot put him away through the binding ritual. 342 00:23:13,221 --> 00:23:14,221 It will not work. 343 00:23:14,222 --> 00:23:16,390 That is what it says here. He cannot... 344 00:23:16,890 --> 00:23:18,761 You did not know this important piece of information? 345 00:23:19,161 --> 00:23:20,191 No, I did not. 346 00:23:21,060 --> 00:23:23,961 The truth is that I do not like books. 347 00:23:24,400 --> 00:23:26,300 When I read them, I easily forget the content. 348 00:23:28,870 --> 00:23:31,100 It will take forever to read all of this. 349 00:23:32,741 --> 00:23:34,211 I have better things to do than read books. 350 00:23:39,650 --> 00:23:42,950 Gosh. Chung Ta is nothing but a quack. 351 00:23:42,951 --> 00:23:44,450 How could someone like Chung Ta be a medium... 352 00:23:44,451 --> 00:23:45,751 between the living and the dead? 353 00:23:46,751 --> 00:23:48,760 My jewellery was used in the binding ritual. 354 00:23:48,761 --> 00:23:49,960 Find it and burn it. 355 00:23:49,961 --> 00:23:51,421 Then you can undo the binding ritual. 356 00:23:51,921 --> 00:23:54,360 From now on, I will listen to you. I will behave. 357 00:23:54,531 --> 00:23:57,501 So help me save Gye Ra first. Please? 358 00:23:59,800 --> 00:24:00,830 Then... 359 00:24:01,471 --> 00:24:03,100 there is no other way? 360 00:24:03,701 --> 00:24:04,840 If I fall asleep, 361 00:24:05,411 --> 00:24:07,340 will Ak Hee take over my body? 362 00:24:08,011 --> 00:24:09,011 Well... 363 00:24:10,310 --> 00:24:11,340 - "Well?" - "Well?" 364 00:24:12,310 --> 00:24:13,880 To answer that question, 365 00:24:15,521 --> 00:24:17,319 Chung Ta must finish reading the book. 366 00:24:17,320 --> 00:24:18,580 That stupid shaman. 367 00:24:27,761 --> 00:24:29,300 Chung Ta, that jerk! 368 00:24:30,161 --> 00:24:31,161 Darn it. 369 00:24:31,800 --> 00:24:33,830 Chung Ta must have seen that by now. 370 00:24:36,640 --> 00:24:43,711 Let me see. To find out... 371 00:25:01,060 --> 00:25:03,761 "Bind up Sajo Hyun so that he can never get out." 372 00:25:03,860 --> 00:25:05,501 "If you fail to do so," 373 00:25:06,231 --> 00:25:07,470 - "I will tell..." - I will tell... 374 00:25:07,471 --> 00:25:09,671 the shamanism association all your wrongdoings. 375 00:25:09,941 --> 00:25:11,241 Then you know what will happen, right? 376 00:25:11,971 --> 00:25:13,369 - You are finished as a shaman... - "You are finished as a shaman..." 377 00:25:13,370 --> 00:25:15,110 - and cannot ascend. - "and cannot ascend." 378 00:25:20,810 --> 00:25:21,880 This is... 379 00:25:22,380 --> 00:25:25,021 all your fault, woman! 380 00:25:25,281 --> 00:25:28,251 If only you had not fallen head over heels for Ak Hee. 381 00:25:28,620 --> 00:25:30,491 Darn you, woman. 382 00:25:30,991 --> 00:25:32,830 You drive me nuts. 383 00:25:33,890 --> 00:25:36,461 - This is all your fault! - Gosh, it hurts! 384 00:25:37,600 --> 00:25:39,400 No, not my face! 385 00:25:40,531 --> 00:25:43,200 That is right. I only care about love. 386 00:25:43,201 --> 00:25:44,271 Is it a sin... 387 00:25:44,840 --> 00:25:45,911 to love someone? 388 00:25:47,471 --> 00:25:48,540 Also, 389 00:25:50,110 --> 00:25:51,840 I like someone else now. 390 00:25:52,781 --> 00:25:57,050 My dear Ji Jeon Seo. 391 00:25:57,221 --> 00:25:58,421 This time, it is real. 392 00:26:05,961 --> 00:26:07,191 What should I do now? 393 00:26:32,550 --> 00:26:33,590 Master Yang. 394 00:26:34,120 --> 00:26:35,620 I visited the village. 395 00:26:36,590 --> 00:26:37,620 Already? 396 00:26:40,031 --> 00:26:41,491 You were right. 397 00:26:42,161 --> 00:26:43,500 Sajo Yoong's men... 398 00:26:43,501 --> 00:26:45,001 have been influencing public sentiment for years. 399 00:26:45,701 --> 00:26:47,931 People say he saved poor commoners, but it is a mere rumour. 400 00:26:48,600 --> 00:26:50,201 None of the families received help from him. 401 00:26:52,370 --> 00:26:53,540 I see. I knew it. 402 00:26:54,511 --> 00:26:56,540 I am sure the situation is the same everywhere else. 403 00:26:57,110 --> 00:26:59,350 The Daggers of the Wind are checking other villages too. 404 00:27:07,021 --> 00:27:08,619 I heard a woman from the village... 405 00:27:08,620 --> 00:27:10,190 had been dragged to the palace as an entertainer. 406 00:27:10,191 --> 00:27:12,261 However, she has yet to return home. 407 00:27:13,330 --> 00:27:16,100 But His Majesty ordered all the entertainers to return home. 408 00:27:17,360 --> 00:27:19,771 I have been told that they all left the palace that day. 409 00:27:20,900 --> 00:27:22,840 Perhaps, she simply has not arrived yet. 410 00:27:23,600 --> 00:27:25,440 It was the same for a village closer to the palace. 411 00:27:25,441 --> 00:27:26,810 No one has heard from them. 412 00:27:28,540 --> 00:27:31,340 The entertainers have not returned home? 413 00:27:35,550 --> 00:27:37,850 No, lower. 414 00:27:39,421 --> 00:27:40,650 It is not there. 415 00:27:41,650 --> 00:27:42,790 Hey! 416 00:27:44,021 --> 00:27:45,319 What are you doing? 417 00:27:45,320 --> 00:27:47,491 Do it yourself, then! 418 00:27:48,431 --> 00:27:50,701 My lord, do you not feel well? 419 00:27:53,330 --> 00:27:55,869 I used to work at the Royal Infirmary in the past, 420 00:27:55,870 --> 00:27:57,671 so I believe I can help you. 421 00:27:58,501 --> 00:27:59,870 Is that so? 422 00:28:00,810 --> 00:28:03,109 I believe I got indigestion after lunch. 423 00:28:03,110 --> 00:28:04,539 I got all my fingers pricked, 424 00:28:04,540 --> 00:28:05,579 but the food is still sitting in my chest. 425 00:28:05,580 --> 00:28:06,981 My gosh. Is that so? 426 00:28:07,511 --> 00:28:08,850 Please allow me to examine you. 427 00:28:11,350 --> 00:28:12,350 Let me see. 428 00:28:16,360 --> 00:28:17,820 It is not indigestion. 429 00:28:18,390 --> 00:28:21,289 My lord, do you not feel anxious often? 430 00:28:21,290 --> 00:28:23,260 Your fingernails must break easily too. 431 00:28:23,261 --> 00:28:25,800 Yes! How did you know? 432 00:28:26,201 --> 00:28:28,931 It is all caused by qi stagnation in the liver. 433 00:28:29,540 --> 00:28:31,900 We should fix this quickly, so please take this off. 434 00:28:32,271 --> 00:28:33,640 - What? - Your shoe. 435 00:28:42,981 --> 00:28:44,021 How does this feel? 436 00:28:50,691 --> 00:28:52,731 That got rid of my indigestion in a flash. 437 00:28:53,330 --> 00:28:54,589 - My gosh. - How fascinating. 438 00:28:54,590 --> 00:28:56,130 Would you please examine me too? 439 00:28:56,560 --> 00:28:58,761 You see, my lower eyelids... 440 00:28:58,830 --> 00:29:00,570 keep twitching. 441 00:29:00,900 --> 00:29:03,800 As for me, I have been farting too often these days. 442 00:29:04,400 --> 00:29:05,710 It is very stinky. 443 00:29:05,711 --> 00:29:07,370 What are you saying? 444 00:29:11,911 --> 00:29:14,911 Thank goodness Ji Jeon managed to get this at least. 445 00:29:17,181 --> 00:29:20,021 Is this the tonic he got from Chung Ta? 446 00:29:20,290 --> 00:29:22,150 Yes. If you take this, 447 00:29:22,521 --> 00:29:25,320 you can hold out for about two more days without getting sleep. 448 00:29:25,691 --> 00:29:27,790 All right. Drink up. 449 00:29:32,300 --> 00:29:34,400 Chung Ta is hiding something from us. 450 00:29:35,031 --> 00:29:37,840 Did he make a deal with Ak Hee or something? 451 00:29:38,471 --> 00:29:40,211 I think so too. 452 00:29:40,741 --> 00:29:42,171 There is definitely something. 453 00:29:42,880 --> 00:29:44,640 Anyway, drink up. 454 00:29:48,850 --> 00:29:50,451 We must find out what he is hiding. 455 00:29:51,380 --> 00:29:52,820 But how can we find out? 456 00:29:54,550 --> 00:29:56,090 In my opinion, 457 00:29:56,560 --> 00:29:58,890 we should have Ji Jeon handle Chung Ta. 458 00:29:59,531 --> 00:30:02,059 I am not sure if it is Chung Ta or that woman, 459 00:30:02,060 --> 00:30:03,760 but they are infatuated with Ji Jeon... 460 00:30:03,761 --> 00:30:05,731 - It is I, Ji Jeon Seo. - Gosh, he scared me. 461 00:30:07,001 --> 00:30:08,031 You may enter. 462 00:30:13,241 --> 00:30:15,510 So? Did you take a look? 463 00:30:15,511 --> 00:30:17,510 Yes, they are keeping a watchful eye on Your Majesty's bedchamber... 464 00:30:17,511 --> 00:30:19,181 from five different spots. 465 00:30:21,211 --> 00:30:22,580 Five spots? 466 00:30:23,981 --> 00:30:25,521 It is no better than a prison. 467 00:30:26,090 --> 00:30:30,020 My goodness. Are they that curious as to whether... 468 00:30:30,021 --> 00:30:31,221 Your Majesty will go to sleep? 469 00:30:31,860 --> 00:30:34,030 Your Majesty should arrest all of them... 470 00:30:34,031 --> 00:30:35,191 and teach them a serious lesson. 471 00:30:35,931 --> 00:30:38,630 Eunuch Neung, light more candles... 472 00:30:39,060 --> 00:30:40,731 so that they can see me more clearly. 473 00:30:41,271 --> 00:30:42,300 Pardon me? 474 00:30:53,281 --> 00:30:54,981 Will you not take it? 475 00:30:55,610 --> 00:30:57,120 I will try to stay awake without it. 476 00:30:57,921 --> 00:30:58,981 That man, Chung Ta... 477 00:31:00,191 --> 00:31:01,191 I do not trust him. 478 00:31:23,040 --> 00:31:24,911 I would look like the King too, seen from afar. 479 00:31:27,281 --> 00:31:30,251 Hey, do better. You do not look like His Majesty. 480 00:31:31,050 --> 00:31:32,050 What? 481 00:31:33,421 --> 00:31:34,950 How much longer do I have to do this? 482 00:31:34,951 --> 00:31:36,559 Hold out for just another hour. 483 00:31:36,560 --> 00:31:38,721 Then we will blow out the candles and go to sleep. 484 00:31:44,161 --> 00:31:46,899 Hey, Ji Jeon. Let me give it a shot too. 485 00:31:46,900 --> 00:31:47,931 Come here. 486 00:31:50,540 --> 00:31:51,600 That brat... 487 00:31:53,241 --> 00:31:54,241 Oh, dear. 488 00:31:55,511 --> 00:31:57,380 All the candles have been put out in His Majesty's bedchamber? 489 00:31:57,810 --> 00:31:59,110 Yes, just now. 490 00:31:59,550 --> 00:32:01,580 It seems like His Majesty went to sleep after all. 491 00:32:02,281 --> 00:32:03,320 Is that so? 492 00:32:04,751 --> 00:32:05,781 I am relieved. 493 00:32:11,921 --> 00:32:14,161 You are to complete these garments tonight. 494 00:32:14,461 --> 00:32:17,160 If it is not done by the morning, 495 00:32:17,161 --> 00:32:19,700 this girl will be demoted and kicked out. 496 00:32:19,701 --> 00:32:20,701 Consider yourself informed. 497 00:32:31,540 --> 00:32:34,451 Your Highness, do you think you can do it? 498 00:32:35,050 --> 00:32:37,650 It would be no problem if I were ordered to do physical labour. 499 00:32:38,050 --> 00:32:39,080 Right. 500 00:32:39,390 --> 00:32:41,619 Your Highness is terrible at sewing. 501 00:32:41,620 --> 00:32:44,190 My gosh. Why do you keep calling me like that? 502 00:32:44,191 --> 00:32:46,030 Just call me Yeon Wol. 503 00:32:46,031 --> 00:32:47,961 How dare I? 504 00:32:50,431 --> 00:32:52,299 Hey, why are you here? 505 00:32:52,300 --> 00:32:54,271 You will be scolded. Come out. 506 00:32:58,040 --> 00:33:00,711 Go, Hong Gun. I got this. 507 00:33:02,441 --> 00:33:03,511 But how... 508 00:33:04,441 --> 00:33:06,310 - Be careful not to hurt your hands. - Okay. 509 00:33:33,311 --> 00:33:36,081 The thread will not break if you hold it so tightly. 510 00:33:40,181 --> 00:33:41,181 What are you doing here? 511 00:33:41,980 --> 00:33:43,080 Return to your chambers. 512 00:33:43,081 --> 00:33:45,919 No, let me... The guards are following me. 513 00:33:45,920 --> 00:33:48,550 Come on. Let me in. My gosh. 514 00:33:50,320 --> 00:33:51,360 Gosh, I see them over there. 515 00:34:06,110 --> 00:34:07,440 Hand it over. 516 00:34:08,541 --> 00:34:10,110 You have to finish making this garment? 517 00:34:11,380 --> 00:34:14,311 Return to your chambers at once. I will keep an eye out for you. 518 00:34:15,380 --> 00:34:17,851 I cannot return until the hour of the rabbit. 519 00:34:18,380 --> 00:34:19,951 There are many eyes watching. 520 00:34:22,520 --> 00:34:24,491 Your Majesty must not do such lowly work. 521 00:34:26,291 --> 00:34:27,331 Have you forgotten? 522 00:34:27,761 --> 00:34:30,230 I am the best tailor in Asatae. 523 00:35:01,360 --> 00:35:04,331 You prick yourself because you keep stealing glances at me. 524 00:35:14,670 --> 00:35:16,340 Was it a deep stab? 525 00:35:18,710 --> 00:35:21,550 The needle is rusty. We must get the blood out. 526 00:35:51,541 --> 00:35:52,541 Well... 527 00:35:52,951 --> 00:35:55,210 You are so good with acupuncture, 528 00:35:55,281 --> 00:35:58,520 so why are you so useless at sewing? 529 00:35:59,050 --> 00:36:00,491 They both involve needles. 530 00:36:00,820 --> 00:36:02,320 You have a point. 531 00:36:02,650 --> 00:36:04,161 Why is that? 532 00:36:10,800 --> 00:36:11,800 I am... 533 00:36:12,431 --> 00:36:14,101 a little tired. 534 00:36:28,081 --> 00:36:31,121 This will help you stay awake. 535 00:36:33,221 --> 00:36:34,221 Gosh. 536 00:36:34,820 --> 00:36:36,090 Dried persimmons? 537 00:36:36,690 --> 00:36:38,391 They are from Sangju. 538 00:36:39,320 --> 00:36:40,991 You brought them to give me? 539 00:36:42,391 --> 00:36:44,561 Well, not just for you. 540 00:36:44,931 --> 00:36:46,871 How did you know I like dried persimmons? 541 00:36:58,011 --> 00:37:00,411 I cannot eat until you eat first. 542 00:37:01,210 --> 00:37:02,710 Take one bite. 543 00:37:22,270 --> 00:37:23,270 It is sweet. 544 00:37:23,541 --> 00:37:24,541 Right? 545 00:37:28,270 --> 00:37:29,980 Hey. 546 00:37:36,181 --> 00:37:37,550 It is round. 547 00:37:39,150 --> 00:37:40,221 Like your face. 548 00:37:46,730 --> 00:37:47,761 Sorry. 549 00:37:56,541 --> 00:37:58,641 How do you manage without sleep? 550 00:38:00,871 --> 00:38:02,141 I am getting used to it. 551 00:38:02,840 --> 00:38:03,980 Do not mind me. 552 00:38:05,980 --> 00:38:07,650 Since you did a binding ritual, 553 00:38:08,210 --> 00:38:09,980 perhaps the rule has changed? 554 00:38:10,550 --> 00:38:14,150 The rule that Ak Hee replaces me after I sleep has changed? 555 00:38:14,690 --> 00:38:16,561 - Is that what you mean? - Yes. 556 00:38:16,960 --> 00:38:20,130 So you want me to sleep? 557 00:38:20,561 --> 00:38:23,031 What if the fool Ak Hee appears? 558 00:38:23,800 --> 00:38:25,900 Oh, then... 559 00:38:26,130 --> 00:38:27,230 If he seduces... 560 00:38:31,770 --> 00:38:33,840 That is not a bad deal for you. 561 00:38:34,411 --> 00:38:35,411 No. 562 00:38:35,971 --> 00:38:38,411 You might actually be pleased to see him. 563 00:38:40,681 --> 00:38:42,511 I could be pleased to see him. 564 00:38:43,621 --> 00:38:44,650 Yeon Wol. 565 00:38:45,951 --> 00:38:46,951 Oh, dear. 566 00:38:51,320 --> 00:38:53,360 It is nice to hear you say my name. 567 00:38:55,661 --> 00:38:56,730 I like it too. 568 00:38:57,500 --> 00:38:59,201 With you by my side, 569 00:39:00,300 --> 00:39:02,300 I think I can overcome anything. 570 00:39:13,451 --> 00:39:14,911 I knew it. 571 00:39:25,520 --> 00:39:27,230 As per Your Majesty's command, 572 00:39:27,531 --> 00:39:28,891 the ministers had a discussion. 573 00:39:29,090 --> 00:39:31,600 Until the tax laws are revised, 574 00:39:31,601 --> 00:39:33,371 a Special Relief Office will be set up... 575 00:39:33,471 --> 00:39:36,340 to provide relief to the suffering public. 576 00:39:38,440 --> 00:39:41,940 You will distribute grain collected from landowners among the people... 577 00:39:42,311 --> 00:39:45,081 and have the people pay for it by the next year in grain or labour? 578 00:39:46,380 --> 00:39:48,911 What happens to households that are unable to repay what they owe? 579 00:39:50,121 --> 00:39:51,221 In that case, 580 00:39:52,820 --> 00:39:55,450 for each month they fail to pay, a low interest rate... 581 00:39:55,451 --> 00:39:57,061 So it becomes a debt. 582 00:39:57,820 --> 00:40:00,931 You will weigh down the suffering people with debt too? 583 00:40:01,791 --> 00:40:02,791 Your Majesty. 584 00:40:03,130 --> 00:40:05,800 It does not turn out that way because... 585 00:40:06,531 --> 00:40:08,371 It is just a simple trick! 586 00:40:09,201 --> 00:40:10,840 Do you take me for a halfwit? 587 00:40:19,710 --> 00:40:22,951 I told you not to turn the ministers against you? 588 00:40:25,050 --> 00:40:26,391 How can I let them be... 589 00:40:26,550 --> 00:40:29,791 when they look down on me and try to trick me? 590 00:40:30,121 --> 00:40:32,721 The throne you sit on is a place that requires it. 591 00:40:33,661 --> 00:40:35,690 Even though you know, you must smile and let it go... 592 00:40:36,130 --> 00:40:38,400 if you wish to last a long time. 593 00:40:38,860 --> 00:40:40,569 I cannot do that, Premier Jin. 594 00:40:40,570 --> 00:40:43,541 I did not put you on the throne so that you could do as you please. 595 00:40:45,440 --> 00:40:46,440 What did you say? 596 00:40:51,011 --> 00:40:52,440 Please tell me. 597 00:40:53,351 --> 00:40:56,081 You do not think you took the throne... 598 00:40:57,150 --> 00:41:00,951 solely on your own merit and birthright. 599 00:41:01,351 --> 00:41:02,650 No, right? 600 00:41:04,491 --> 00:41:07,761 From now on, do only as I say. 601 00:41:09,130 --> 00:41:10,201 Only then... 602 00:41:10,531 --> 00:41:14,331 will you not end up like the late King. 603 00:41:30,829 --> 00:41:33,769 The King must not practice archery indoors? 604 00:41:34,200 --> 00:41:37,639 So they go hunting on their own? 605 00:41:37,909 --> 00:41:40,039 It was a regular outing they went... 606 00:41:40,340 --> 00:41:42,880 The ministers often went on their own. 607 00:41:42,979 --> 00:41:44,249 Since your father's day. 608 00:41:48,720 --> 00:41:50,019 In those situations, 609 00:41:51,019 --> 00:41:53,519 what did the late King do? 610 00:41:54,590 --> 00:41:56,430 He joined them... 611 00:41:56,659 --> 00:41:59,260 No. He led the hunt. 612 00:42:03,769 --> 00:42:05,900 Tell Prince Yoong and the ministers... 613 00:42:06,439 --> 00:42:08,340 that I will participate tomorrow. 614 00:42:08,939 --> 00:42:09,970 What? 615 00:42:10,409 --> 00:42:11,639 Go tell them now. 616 00:42:12,539 --> 00:42:13,610 Yes, Your Majesty. 617 00:42:23,450 --> 00:42:24,720 Goodness. 618 00:42:25,689 --> 00:42:28,860 You have not slept in four days and now you will hunt too? 619 00:42:29,959 --> 00:42:31,229 What a disaster. 620 00:42:36,630 --> 00:42:37,630 What is it? 621 00:42:37,631 --> 00:42:40,340 Eunuch Neung. I got word from Chung Ta. 622 00:42:40,539 --> 00:42:41,700 Did you? 623 00:42:43,709 --> 00:42:46,808 "I finished reading the book of laws," 624 00:42:46,809 --> 00:42:48,579 "and I am sorry to inform you that..." 625 00:42:48,639 --> 00:42:50,450 - Once the binding ritual fails, - "Once the binding ritual fails," 626 00:42:50,809 --> 00:42:51,848 - you go back to... - "you go back to..." 627 00:42:51,849 --> 00:42:53,450 - the original state. - "the original state." 628 00:42:55,550 --> 00:42:57,119 That is bad. 629 00:42:59,389 --> 00:43:00,590 So... 630 00:43:01,789 --> 00:43:04,059 if you go to sleep, then as before, 631 00:43:04,090 --> 00:43:06,329 you will turn into Master Ak Hee. 632 00:43:07,559 --> 00:43:08,999 It cannot be helped. 633 00:43:09,260 --> 00:43:11,329 You can just sleep well... 634 00:43:11,700 --> 00:43:14,499 And share your body as there is no choice. 635 00:43:15,300 --> 00:43:18,740 In the mean time, I will look for another solution. 636 00:43:19,209 --> 00:43:20,280 From your... 637 00:43:31,189 --> 00:43:32,749 From your woman. 638 00:43:38,490 --> 00:43:39,930 My goodness. 639 00:43:43,130 --> 00:43:45,369 We must share my body again? 640 00:43:55,479 --> 00:43:57,408 Here arrives His Majesty! 641 00:43:57,409 --> 00:43:58,780 - Steady. - Steady. 642 00:44:01,050 --> 00:44:02,079 Go. 643 00:44:05,450 --> 00:44:06,450 Easy. 644 00:44:07,820 --> 00:44:10,689 Your Majesty. Are you certain you are on board with this? 645 00:44:11,590 --> 00:44:12,789 No, I am not on board with it. 646 00:44:13,189 --> 00:44:16,700 In that case, how about returning to the palace? It is not too late. 647 00:44:23,309 --> 00:44:26,309 I am not on board with this as you always try to take my spot, 648 00:44:26,939 --> 00:44:28,680 Prince Yoong. 649 00:44:30,610 --> 00:44:32,780 From now on, I expect you to treat me with respect. 650 00:44:35,380 --> 00:44:38,289 Please forgive me, Your Majesty. 651 00:44:45,260 --> 00:44:48,030 I just spotted a black deer over on that ridge. 652 00:44:48,659 --> 00:44:49,659 Go. 653 00:44:50,099 --> 00:44:51,130 Go. 654 00:44:52,229 --> 00:44:53,400 - Let us go. - Go! 655 00:44:53,840 --> 00:44:54,900 Go! 656 00:45:39,709 --> 00:45:40,780 Oh, no. 657 00:45:43,180 --> 00:45:45,389 Where did it go, Your Highness? 658 00:45:46,760 --> 00:45:48,959 - That was a rare one. - Gosh. 659 00:46:01,139 --> 00:46:04,340 Your Majesty, you seem peaceful right now. 660 00:46:05,209 --> 00:46:06,439 You seem happy. 661 00:46:08,579 --> 00:46:11,349 I hope you can tackle other tasks just like this. 662 00:46:12,650 --> 00:46:14,479 Do what feels right to you. 663 00:46:14,979 --> 00:46:17,019 Follow your conviction. 664 00:46:18,490 --> 00:46:20,420 Only then will there be peace... 665 00:46:22,220 --> 00:46:24,389 for the people and Asatae. 666 00:46:26,559 --> 00:46:28,400 Follow my conviction. 667 00:46:28,930 --> 00:46:29,930 Your Majesty. 668 00:46:30,599 --> 00:46:32,470 You were so close to catching the black deer. 669 00:46:35,369 --> 00:46:36,599 How unfortunate. 670 00:46:38,709 --> 00:46:39,769 No need to be disappointed. 671 00:46:40,880 --> 00:46:42,240 I need all of you to listen to me. 672 00:46:43,280 --> 00:46:46,179 Originally, the hunting festival was an event to bring the king... 673 00:46:46,180 --> 00:46:47,720 and his subjects into harmony. 674 00:46:48,119 --> 00:46:49,150 However, 675 00:46:49,479 --> 00:46:51,788 I believe taking away precious lives for mere entertainment... 676 00:46:51,789 --> 00:46:53,659 goes against the duty of the rulers. 677 00:46:54,189 --> 00:46:55,220 Therefore, 678 00:46:56,119 --> 00:46:58,630 I will not approve of any hunting festivals at the palace. 679 00:47:00,400 --> 00:47:01,999 - What? - What? 680 00:47:07,639 --> 00:47:08,740 Gosh. 681 00:47:09,200 --> 00:47:10,570 That halfwit. 682 00:47:19,749 --> 00:47:20,749 Your Majesty. 683 00:47:21,249 --> 00:47:22,619 - Your Majesty. - Eunuch Neung. 684 00:47:23,789 --> 00:47:25,789 You have a message from the Queen. 685 00:47:26,289 --> 00:47:27,289 What is it? 686 00:47:27,590 --> 00:47:30,530 Well... 687 00:47:31,159 --> 00:47:32,559 Go on. 688 00:47:33,800 --> 00:47:36,360 Tonight, Your Majesty and the Queen... 689 00:47:40,369 --> 00:47:41,970 must spend the night together. 690 00:47:44,010 --> 00:47:45,970 - Spend the night together? - Yes. 691 00:47:46,409 --> 00:47:48,478 According to the reading of the royal astrologer, 692 00:47:48,479 --> 00:47:51,078 today is one of the most auspicious days for conception. 693 00:47:51,079 --> 00:47:53,880 You may have to wait three years for a day like today. 694 00:47:54,220 --> 00:47:56,680 Therefore, you must visit the Queen... 695 00:47:56,889 --> 00:47:58,249 in her bedchamber tonight. 696 00:48:00,220 --> 00:48:01,220 You must... 697 00:48:03,289 --> 00:48:06,059 Tell the Queen that I cannot spend the night with her. 698 00:48:13,599 --> 00:48:15,170 He refused to spend the night with me? 699 00:48:16,139 --> 00:48:17,209 Yes, Your Highness. 700 00:48:21,809 --> 00:48:24,550 Eunuch Neung. Bring me some clothes. 701 00:48:25,110 --> 00:48:26,549 Where will you go? 702 00:48:26,550 --> 00:48:28,050 I want to go to the fabric store. 703 00:48:28,380 --> 00:48:31,449 Your Majesty, I beg of you not to go there. 704 00:48:31,450 --> 00:48:33,419 If you leave your bedchamber, 705 00:48:33,420 --> 00:48:35,420 what must we do here? 706 00:48:35,760 --> 00:48:37,229 I already taught you what to do. 707 00:48:37,659 --> 00:48:38,958 Make it look like I am here... 708 00:48:38,959 --> 00:48:41,059 with Jeon Seo's silhouette like yesterday. 709 00:48:41,599 --> 00:48:43,130 Bring me the clothes. Hurry. 710 00:48:43,329 --> 00:48:44,930 Gosh. Your Majesty. 711 00:48:45,829 --> 00:48:47,539 The Queen is here. 712 00:48:53,680 --> 00:48:55,579 - Leave us alone. - Yes, Your Highness. 713 00:49:01,050 --> 00:49:03,789 Your Majesty, I sent you a message. 714 00:49:04,789 --> 00:49:07,459 The universe has blessed us with an auspicious day today. 715 00:49:08,320 --> 00:49:10,459 Did you discuss this matter with Premier Jin as well? 716 00:49:11,430 --> 00:49:12,728 To stabilize my power as king, 717 00:49:12,729 --> 00:49:15,159 you must be eager to give birth to a son as soon as possible. 718 00:49:16,459 --> 00:49:17,499 However, 719 00:49:18,869 --> 00:49:21,039 I do not have any intention of becoming a father. 720 00:49:23,240 --> 00:49:24,510 Is it because of Yeon Wol? 721 00:49:26,340 --> 00:49:28,909 Please leave. I have a matter to attend to. 722 00:49:29,939 --> 00:49:32,650 If you continue to push me out, my father and I... 723 00:49:33,280 --> 00:49:34,920 will not be able to protect you. 724 00:49:36,380 --> 00:49:38,349 Are you threatening me right now? 725 00:49:39,450 --> 00:49:41,420 I never asked you or your father to protect me. 726 00:49:41,860 --> 00:49:42,860 Suit yourself. 727 00:49:45,159 --> 00:49:46,559 As you refuse to leave, 728 00:49:47,430 --> 00:49:48,599 I will then. 729 00:49:51,700 --> 00:49:52,900 If you reject me like this, 730 00:49:54,070 --> 00:49:56,240 I will lose face to my servants. 731 00:49:57,110 --> 00:50:00,280 What have I done so wrong to deserve this? 732 00:50:03,240 --> 00:50:04,249 I am sorry. 733 00:50:19,889 --> 00:50:20,959 Spend the night together? 734 00:50:22,229 --> 00:50:25,470 But I heard His Majesty turned her down. 735 00:50:27,670 --> 00:50:29,899 The Queen has been humiliated. 736 00:50:29,900 --> 00:50:31,110 Everyone is gossiping about that. 737 00:50:31,769 --> 00:50:34,979 I am worried that she might take her anger out on you. 738 00:51:16,950 --> 00:51:18,820 That is not His Majesty. 739 00:51:39,409 --> 00:51:41,309 I would like to see you in this outfit. 740 00:51:42,209 --> 00:51:44,950 You will look beautiful just like the Lagerstroemia Indica. 741 00:52:04,700 --> 00:52:06,099 Yes, Chung Ta. 742 00:52:08,769 --> 00:52:09,840 He will fall asleep. 743 00:52:10,670 --> 00:52:12,070 You will fall asleep. 744 00:52:28,619 --> 00:52:29,689 What is wrong with me? 745 00:52:31,360 --> 00:52:32,659 I cannot fall asleep. 746 00:52:35,559 --> 00:52:36,729 Gosh. 747 00:53:00,320 --> 00:53:01,320 All done. 748 00:53:03,159 --> 00:53:05,490 So you should have just drunk the herbal tonic in the first place. 749 00:53:05,789 --> 00:53:08,059 You made me come down here just for this. 750 00:53:09,059 --> 00:53:12,229 Darn that fool, Ak Hee. It will look like I at least tried. 751 00:53:13,599 --> 00:53:14,599 Right? 752 00:53:16,269 --> 00:53:17,970 Well done, Chung Ta. 753 00:54:17,229 --> 00:54:18,599 Did I surprise you? 754 00:54:23,240 --> 00:54:25,170 I heard you refused to spend the night with the Queen. 755 00:54:26,269 --> 00:54:27,740 Is that why you are here? 756 00:54:30,240 --> 00:54:32,050 Was it because of me? 757 00:54:33,450 --> 00:54:34,550 Sajo Hyun. 758 00:54:35,019 --> 00:54:37,289 Did you reject the Queen because of Gye Ra? 759 00:54:38,849 --> 00:54:40,349 Look at you jumping to conclusions. 760 00:54:41,590 --> 00:54:43,019 It was not because of you. 761 00:54:44,130 --> 00:54:46,630 I did not want to be controlled by the Queen and Premier Jin. 762 00:54:49,959 --> 00:54:50,999 Right. 763 00:54:52,700 --> 00:54:54,269 I thought it was because of me. 764 00:54:58,110 --> 00:54:59,570 Were you hoping to hear you were the reason? 765 00:55:01,709 --> 00:55:02,709 Yes. 766 00:55:09,280 --> 00:55:10,320 I see. 767 00:55:12,450 --> 00:55:13,920 That is how I feel, 768 00:55:14,689 --> 00:55:16,220 but you should never say that... 769 00:55:17,090 --> 00:55:18,990 for it could make your situation even more difficult. 770 00:55:19,430 --> 00:55:20,459 And I will... 771 00:55:21,530 --> 00:55:23,329 no longer be able to stay by Your Majesty's side. 772 00:55:27,670 --> 00:55:29,369 So you suggested I spend the night with the Queen? 773 00:55:30,139 --> 00:55:32,309 You hoped that I would reject the Queen for you. 774 00:55:33,110 --> 00:55:35,578 And now, you are telling me this despicable lie? 775 00:55:35,579 --> 00:55:37,479 I know that it is a despicable lie. 776 00:55:37,809 --> 00:55:40,780 I know that I am contradicting my feelings. 777 00:55:41,479 --> 00:55:43,950 However, we both know that Your Majesty and I cannot be together. 778 00:55:44,820 --> 00:55:47,860 I am staying in the palace for the time being to help Your Majesty. 779 00:55:50,760 --> 00:55:51,860 Now, I can see... 780 00:55:53,860 --> 00:55:56,430 that you came here to make up your mind... 781 00:55:56,999 --> 00:55:58,930 to make sure our feelings would not deepen. 782 00:56:00,670 --> 00:56:01,800 Yes, perhaps. 783 00:56:08,209 --> 00:56:09,280 Leave. 784 00:56:10,010 --> 00:56:11,150 I want to be alone. 785 00:56:16,079 --> 00:56:17,320 And I missed you. 786 00:56:19,689 --> 00:56:20,689 Perhaps, 787 00:56:22,260 --> 00:56:24,389 I was simply looking for an excuse. 788 00:56:26,860 --> 00:56:28,229 My feelings for you... 789 00:56:28,930 --> 00:56:31,030 are clouding my judgement. 790 00:56:31,630 --> 00:56:33,769 I often think that even I do not know what I want. 791 00:56:36,070 --> 00:56:37,639 My longing for Your Majesty... 792 00:56:38,110 --> 00:56:39,340 keeps clouding my judgement, 793 00:56:40,340 --> 00:56:42,240 hindering me from figuring out what I truly want. 794 00:56:46,110 --> 00:56:47,180 Sajo Hyun. 795 00:56:47,979 --> 00:56:49,380 You dared to seduce my woman. 796 00:56:50,990 --> 00:56:52,019 I see. 797 00:56:58,059 --> 00:56:59,130 Then... 798 00:57:00,700 --> 00:57:04,329 let me help you so that you can make a sound judgement again. 799 00:57:08,269 --> 00:57:09,570 I will return to the palace... 800 00:57:12,970 --> 00:57:14,340 and spend the night with the Queen. 801 00:57:17,280 --> 00:57:18,409 That look on her face... 802 00:57:19,010 --> 00:57:20,050 Gye Ra. 803 00:57:21,479 --> 00:57:22,979 Seriously? How could you do this to me? 804 00:57:47,880 --> 00:57:48,880 Your Highness. 805 00:57:49,010 --> 00:57:50,279 Bring me more wine. 806 00:57:50,280 --> 00:57:52,479 I have been told that His Majesty is on his way here. 807 00:57:52,550 --> 00:57:53,709 He wishes to spend the night with you. 808 00:57:54,050 --> 00:57:55,079 What? 809 00:57:57,590 --> 00:57:59,050 Heat up the bathwater again. 810 00:57:59,420 --> 00:58:00,760 Decorate the chamber again. 811 00:58:01,119 --> 00:58:03,689 Spray the musk water everywhere. Now. Hurry! 812 00:58:04,159 --> 00:58:05,229 Yes, Your Highness. 813 00:58:05,360 --> 00:58:06,459 What are you all waiting for? 814 00:58:10,869 --> 00:58:13,599 No Ri Sa, bring Yeon Wol to me. 815 00:58:13,800 --> 00:58:14,840 Right this instant. 816 00:58:15,840 --> 00:58:16,869 Yes, Your Highness. 817 00:58:28,119 --> 00:58:29,320 And I missed you. 818 00:58:30,420 --> 00:58:31,720 My feelings for you... 819 00:58:32,320 --> 00:58:33,920 My longing for Your Majesty... 820 00:58:34,490 --> 00:58:35,789 keeps clouding my judgement, 821 00:58:36,519 --> 00:58:38,590 hindering me from figuring out what I truly want. 822 00:58:40,760 --> 00:58:41,800 Gye Ra. 823 00:58:42,300 --> 00:58:44,030 Have you fallen for Sajo Hyun? 824 00:58:45,930 --> 00:58:47,030 Not me? 825 00:58:48,139 --> 00:58:49,240 It is Sajo Hyun? 826 00:59:15,360 --> 00:59:16,630 Announce to Her Highness. 827 00:59:17,470 --> 00:59:19,769 His Majesty has arrived. 828 00:59:20,530 --> 00:59:21,570 Escort His Majesty inside. 829 00:59:31,650 --> 00:59:32,680 My goodness. 830 00:59:45,360 --> 00:59:47,829 Your Majesty, you are here. 831 00:59:55,300 --> 00:59:58,010 She will serve me as one of my maids starting today. 832 00:59:59,010 --> 01:00:00,610 Is that all right with Your Majesty? 833 01:00:02,579 --> 01:00:04,979 My Queen, you have full authority over the Internal Court. 834 01:00:37,340 --> 01:00:38,409 Well... 835 01:00:38,909 --> 01:00:42,920 I suggest we all wait outside. What do you say? 836 01:00:44,590 --> 01:00:47,559 Her Highness told me to stay right here with Yeon Wol. 837 01:00:48,590 --> 01:00:50,459 You may get out at once, Eunuch Neung. 838 01:01:36,200 --> 01:01:37,269 Gye Ra... 839 01:01:38,240 --> 01:01:39,369 does not love me. 840 01:01:40,070 --> 01:01:42,610 Sajo Hyun is the one she loves. 841 01:02:57,720 --> 01:02:59,820 (Love Song for Illusion OST is available on all streaming sites.) 842 01:03:00,349 --> 01:03:05,130 (Love Song for Illusion) 843 01:03:06,590 --> 01:03:10,159 He seemed somewhat different to call that a manic episode. 844 01:03:10,900 --> 01:03:13,099 You never once fancied me... 845 01:03:13,369 --> 01:03:14,570 as your lover? 846 01:03:15,939 --> 01:03:16,970 I am sorry. 847 01:03:17,340 --> 01:03:20,938 Why not share your body with him in an amicable manner? 848 01:03:20,939 --> 01:03:23,110 I told you that he stole my woman from me! 849 01:03:23,709 --> 01:03:27,010 She knows your father. 850 01:03:27,409 --> 01:03:30,050 My gut tells me that other things are happening. 851 01:03:30,720 --> 01:03:34,090 I can no longer watch you risk your life. 852 01:03:35,159 --> 01:03:36,159 Gye Ra. 853 01:03:36,353 --> 01:03:39,181 Ripped and resynced by YoungJedi