1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,000 Subtitles by DramaFever 2 00:00:06,460 --> 00:00:08,830 Episode 31 3 00:00:30,970 --> 00:00:32,270 No! 4 00:00:33,960 --> 00:00:35,170 No! 5 00:00:45,040 --> 00:00:49,930 You call this... victory. 6 00:00:51,230 --> 00:00:55,170 Yes... I am defeated by you. 7 00:00:55,170 --> 00:01:00,220 Since I didn't accomplish my goal. 8 00:01:02,470 --> 00:01:04,730 My biggest fault is... 9 00:01:04,730 --> 00:01:10,180 to hand over the throne to a wicked one like you. 10 00:01:32,140 --> 00:01:37,070 Please spare Her Highness, sire! 11 00:01:38,830 --> 00:01:43,740 You'll bring on the most painful defeat to this land someday. 12 00:01:43,740 --> 00:01:44,980 Shut up! 13 00:01:44,980 --> 00:01:49,340 You will push this country to its darkest period. 14 00:01:49,340 --> 00:01:52,990 Her Highness is innocent, sire! 15 00:01:52,990 --> 00:01:57,750 That day, you will experience worse pain... 16 00:01:57,750 --> 00:02:02,290 - and humiliation than you do today. - Stop... I said, stop! Stop! 17 00:02:02,290 --> 00:02:05,560 Sire! Please, sire! 18 00:02:05,560 --> 00:02:07,610 Shut that mouth now! 19 00:02:07,610 --> 00:02:09,160 Sire! 20 00:02:09,160 --> 00:02:13,270 Make sure that they never call for Princess again! 21 00:02:14,230 --> 00:02:19,020 Even if you do that, do you think they'll recognize you as the king? 22 00:02:55,240 --> 00:02:59,150 What is this? What did you just babble about? 23 00:03:00,920 --> 00:03:04,210 Head Servant! Where are you? 24 00:03:04,210 --> 00:03:07,550 It's no use, Prince Neungyang. 25 00:03:11,450 --> 00:03:16,290 You won't be acknowledged by anyone, ultimately. 26 00:03:17,640 --> 00:03:18,750 What? 27 00:03:18,750 --> 00:03:22,770 Yes, that's what's going to happen. 28 00:03:24,080 --> 00:03:28,160 People of this country, history in the future... 29 00:03:28,160 --> 00:03:33,430 will remember you as the most wicked king this country has ever had! 30 00:03:33,430 --> 00:03:37,330 No... that can't be. 31 00:03:39,540 --> 00:03:42,040 You wench! I am the king! 32 00:03:43,430 --> 00:03:49,480 I am the king who pushed out the tyrant. 33 00:03:52,660 --> 00:03:55,870 I am the king of this country... 34 00:03:57,020 --> 00:04:00,700 I am the king of this country! 35 00:04:11,910 --> 00:04:14,090 Sire, what's going on? 36 00:04:15,500 --> 00:04:18,060 You wench! 37 00:04:19,680 --> 00:04:23,690 You wench... How dare you... 38 00:04:23,690 --> 00:04:27,020 Sire, did you have a nightmare? 39 00:04:29,150 --> 00:04:30,880 Why are you sweating... 40 00:04:32,820 --> 00:04:35,420 Sire! Sire! 41 00:04:49,970 --> 00:04:53,040 Sir! Sir! 42 00:04:57,690 --> 00:05:02,170 That's him! He was plotting treason! 43 00:05:02,170 --> 00:05:03,850 How dare you! 44 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:11,490 You approached me first, criticizing the king! 45 00:05:11,490 --> 00:05:15,600 You complained to me about the king's unjust revolt! 46 00:05:17,240 --> 00:05:18,470 Shut up! 47 00:05:18,470 --> 00:05:21,910 You dared to slander His Majesty, and still tried to deny it? 48 00:05:21,910 --> 00:05:24,590 Take him to the police bureau right now! 49 00:05:24,590 --> 00:05:26,060 Yes, sir! 50 00:05:29,660 --> 00:05:32,950 My lord! Sir! 51 00:05:34,560 --> 00:05:37,120 What did you say? 52 00:05:37,120 --> 00:05:39,750 Another report of a treason plot? 53 00:05:41,040 --> 00:05:42,520 Sire. 54 00:05:44,780 --> 00:05:46,690 A treason plot again... 55 00:05:48,600 --> 00:05:52,380 Just how long... 56 00:05:53,750 --> 00:05:57,970 Just how long will the people not acknowledge me as the king? 57 00:06:58,150 --> 00:07:00,340 Let's go. Hurry up. 58 00:07:01,540 --> 00:07:05,870 Really? There was another report of a treason plot last night? 59 00:07:05,870 --> 00:07:07,410 Yes, ma'am. 60 00:07:07,410 --> 00:07:12,410 The main hall was chaotic again last night because of that. 61 00:07:14,220 --> 00:07:16,470 How many times has it been? 62 00:07:16,470 --> 00:07:21,630 It's been almost a month since he's climbed to the throne, hasn't it? 63 00:07:23,620 --> 00:07:30,180 Ma'am, would you please hold off from your daily visit to the main hall today? 64 00:07:32,150 --> 00:07:34,770 Yes, that's what you should do. 65 00:07:34,770 --> 00:07:37,620 He must be feeling upset already... 66 00:07:37,620 --> 00:07:41,070 No, I can't do that, Mother. 67 00:07:41,070 --> 00:07:45,850 Even then, he needs to hear what he needs to hear. 68 00:07:45,850 --> 00:07:47,640 Princess! 69 00:07:47,640 --> 00:07:49,300 Ma'am! 70 00:07:50,590 --> 00:07:52,910 Send a message to the main hall... 71 00:07:52,910 --> 00:07:57,090 that I will be making a visit again today to speak to him. 72 00:07:57,090 --> 00:08:01,070 - Ma'am, please! - Jungmyung! 73 00:08:33,230 --> 00:08:37,810 Goodness... should I thank you... 74 00:08:39,060 --> 00:08:40,820 Or what should I do? 75 00:08:40,820 --> 00:08:43,870 You still consider me a king... 76 00:08:43,870 --> 00:08:48,930 so you don't forget your daily visit, Princess. 77 00:08:56,650 --> 00:08:58,310 Please, sire. 78 00:09:07,640 --> 00:09:10,560 Since I paid my respects 79 00:09:10,560 --> 00:09:13,680 I will say again what I said yesterday, sire. 80 00:09:17,520 --> 00:09:19,720 What you said yesterday? 81 00:09:22,090 --> 00:09:26,150 You will say that again now, Princess? 82 00:09:26,150 --> 00:09:28,340 Yes, sire. 83 00:09:36,450 --> 00:09:40,410 Can't you hear it when I say stop? 84 00:09:40,410 --> 00:09:45,390 You don't consider my words as the king's words? 85 00:09:48,620 --> 00:09:50,090 Ma'am! 86 00:09:53,360 --> 00:09:55,810 Forgive me for saying this, sire... 87 00:09:55,810 --> 00:10:00,110 but I must hear your answer today. 88 00:10:00,110 --> 00:10:01,620 Princess! 89 00:10:01,620 --> 00:10:04,420 We have already had extreme drought for a long time. 90 00:10:04,420 --> 00:10:08,430 Then we had a flood last year to a degree we had never seen before. 91 00:10:08,430 --> 00:10:14,360 People are dying from famine and contagious diseases from that. 92 00:10:14,360 --> 00:10:16,700 You are also aware of it, sire. 93 00:10:18,400 --> 00:10:19,800 And? 94 00:10:19,800 --> 00:10:25,050 Are you teaching me in case I had forgotten? 95 00:10:26,300 --> 00:10:30,360 The fact that my people are dying from starvation... 96 00:10:31,680 --> 00:10:35,990 tears my heart more than yours! 97 00:10:35,990 --> 00:10:39,190 Yes, so please, sire... 98 00:10:39,190 --> 00:10:43,460 I'd like to suggest that the royal court should help people first. 99 00:10:45,680 --> 00:10:50,480 The royal treasury that manages finances of the royal court 100 00:10:50,480 --> 00:10:54,030 took the lead more than any other department to exploit the common people. 101 00:10:54,030 --> 00:10:57,500 With people who don't even have anything to eat right now 102 00:10:57,500 --> 00:11:00,990 didn't they charge high interest rates and steal away their lands 103 00:11:00,990 --> 00:11:03,800 to expand the royal court's farm? 104 00:11:03,800 --> 00:11:07,880 Did I do it just for myself? 105 00:11:07,880 --> 00:11:11,340 All of it is for the stability of the royal court... 106 00:11:11,340 --> 00:11:16,970 But how could the royal court exist without the people? 107 00:11:16,970 --> 00:11:18,630 Princess! 108 00:11:19,960 --> 00:11:24,300 Sire, please prohibit the royal treasury from charging high interest rates 109 00:11:24,300 --> 00:11:27,270 and be on alert for excessive expansion of the farm. 110 00:11:27,270 --> 00:11:33,340 Please become the king who cares for the people's lives before the royal expense. 111 00:11:42,690 --> 00:11:45,670 Then, Princess... 112 00:11:45,670 --> 00:11:48,300 why don't you give a royal command? 113 00:11:48,300 --> 00:11:50,380 Sire! 114 00:11:50,380 --> 00:11:56,230 Yes, I feel like I can't take care of the people as well as you can. 115 00:11:56,230 --> 00:12:00,270 Princess, you should try it. 116 00:12:00,270 --> 00:12:03,910 Attend the meetings with officials and compose official instructions. 117 00:12:03,910 --> 00:12:10,340 Yes! You can have this throne too! 118 00:12:22,800 --> 00:12:25,470 'Then you should play the king'? 119 00:12:25,470 --> 00:12:27,800 My, my... How could he hand over the seat so easily 120 00:12:27,800 --> 00:12:30,130 when he had a hard time getting it? 121 00:12:30,130 --> 00:12:34,030 You're laughing? How can you laugh now? 122 00:12:35,120 --> 00:12:37,980 Should I cry then? After hearing such a funny story? 123 00:12:37,980 --> 00:12:39,250 Lord Kim! 124 00:12:40,220 --> 00:12:43,050 My king is a very interesting character. 125 00:12:43,050 --> 00:12:47,090 He has no shame in exposing himself. 126 00:12:48,820 --> 00:12:52,490 Of course, that's the power the king has! 127 00:12:52,490 --> 00:12:56,870 Lord Kim, it's no time to be at ease and say such a thing. 128 00:12:56,870 --> 00:13:00,890 Will you just watch that wench Princess? 129 00:13:02,120 --> 00:13:04,420 You should stay calm, Yeo Jung. 130 00:13:04,420 --> 00:13:07,820 Just because the king is up in arms, how can you dance along with him? 131 00:13:09,190 --> 00:13:13,890 The king is not the only one. I can't stand that girl either. 132 00:13:16,190 --> 00:13:17,760 Jealousy... 133 00:13:17,760 --> 00:13:20,340 It's jealousy for the king and you. 134 00:13:20,340 --> 00:13:21,370 Pardon? 135 00:13:21,370 --> 00:13:26,450 Of course, jealousy is the power that moves people. 136 00:13:27,530 --> 00:13:30,780 But this is the palace, and what we do is politics. 137 00:13:30,780 --> 00:13:33,920 Why would you mess up because of jealousy? 138 00:13:33,920 --> 00:13:37,160 - Sir, I am... - Yes, I know. 139 00:13:37,160 --> 00:13:40,910 You're content only when you can do what you want to do. 140 00:13:42,340 --> 00:13:46,840 Before we remove that girl, an official appointment is meaningless! 141 00:13:46,840 --> 00:13:49,290 Even if I become a concubine... 142 00:13:49,290 --> 00:13:52,080 I'm below the princess until I become the queen! 143 00:13:52,080 --> 00:13:55,330 But everything has its order. 144 00:13:55,330 --> 00:13:56,890 Just wait and see. 145 00:13:56,890 --> 00:14:01,690 I'll stuff the mouth of that incorrigible girl soon enough! 146 00:14:17,270 --> 00:14:19,400 Such an arrogant girl... 147 00:14:19,400 --> 00:14:23,060 You can't acknowledge me as the king after all? 148 00:14:23,060 --> 00:14:27,390 Sire, that wouldn't be the case. 149 00:14:28,590 --> 00:14:31,160 Whose side are you taking now? 150 00:14:32,500 --> 00:14:36,770 - Are you my servant? - Forgive me, sire! 151 00:14:36,770 --> 00:14:39,790 Bring in Royal Secretary Kim Ja Jeom. 152 00:14:39,790 --> 00:14:43,520 - Right now! Hurry! - Yes, sire. 153 00:15:07,550 --> 00:15:10,230 Where are you rushing off to, Princess? 154 00:15:11,810 --> 00:15:15,600 What more is a girl like you trying to accomplish? 155 00:15:41,740 --> 00:15:43,830 The weaponry bureau is abolished as of today. 156 00:15:43,830 --> 00:15:48,250 It is to be downgraded to a special armory under the training guards. 157 00:15:49,820 --> 00:15:51,170 Wait, In Woo. 158 00:15:51,170 --> 00:15:53,290 Please watch your words, sir! 159 00:15:53,290 --> 00:15:58,820 I came here as the lead commander of the special armory. 160 00:16:02,210 --> 00:16:03,730 What are you doing? 161 00:16:03,730 --> 00:16:06,560 Take down the signage and seize the bureau! 162 00:16:06,560 --> 00:16:07,850 Yes, sir! 163 00:16:12,510 --> 00:16:14,230 Wait... wait! 164 00:16:32,440 --> 00:16:33,540 Sir! 165 00:16:38,460 --> 00:16:43,560 Don't ever think of this... as your victory. 166 00:16:47,260 --> 00:16:51,290 Her Highness and I, and everyone else here... 167 00:16:52,230 --> 00:16:54,460 will not get on our knees so easily. 168 00:16:56,420 --> 00:16:58,600 Sure, hold out. 169 00:16:58,600 --> 00:17:04,870 It's no fun for me either... to have an enemy who surrenders easily. 170 00:17:18,980 --> 00:17:21,650 Sir! Sir! 171 00:17:21,650 --> 00:17:25,920 Why aren't you coming in? Why are you standing here? 172 00:17:25,920 --> 00:17:28,190 I was just about to enter. 173 00:17:28,190 --> 00:17:31,440 Please hurry! Please go inside now! 174 00:17:31,440 --> 00:17:34,530 There is someone you'll be glad to see. 175 00:17:34,530 --> 00:17:37,340 - Glad to see? - Yes! Please hurry! 176 00:17:41,890 --> 00:17:45,260 - Ma'am! Ma'am! - Your Highness! 177 00:17:45,260 --> 00:17:48,690 There isn't much, but please enjoy. 178 00:17:49,880 --> 00:17:52,250 Both of you should sit down too. 179 00:17:52,250 --> 00:17:54,840 Goodness, could we do that? 180 00:17:54,840 --> 00:17:59,050 Thanks to you, we get to enjoy this luxury. 181 00:17:59,050 --> 00:18:03,000 Goodness, there is meat here! 182 00:18:04,260 --> 00:18:06,270 In this time and age... 183 00:18:06,270 --> 00:18:12,330 Ma'am, the table is completely full! How could you say there isn't much? 184 00:18:12,330 --> 00:18:15,210 Yes, all of us technicians are put aside these days 185 00:18:15,210 --> 00:18:17,640 so we barely get a bowl of rice. 186 00:18:17,640 --> 00:18:19,960 I'm getting teary. 187 00:18:19,960 --> 00:18:21,500 Same for me. 188 00:18:21,500 --> 00:18:24,300 Giving watery radish soup every day... 189 00:18:24,300 --> 00:18:26,660 was so upsetting for me! 190 00:18:26,660 --> 00:18:31,400 Anyway, it must cost a lot to prepare all the food here. 191 00:18:31,400 --> 00:18:33,320 I feel so bad. 192 00:18:34,370 --> 00:18:35,840 Don't worry. 193 00:18:35,840 --> 00:18:37,990 My status was restored, and I've returned to the palace. 194 00:18:37,990 --> 00:18:40,170 So I have a pretty big sum of wealth now. 195 00:18:40,170 --> 00:18:41,410 Pardon? 196 00:18:45,010 --> 00:18:46,980 Did everyone hear that? 197 00:18:46,980 --> 00:18:49,480 Her Highness became rich! 198 00:18:50,850 --> 00:18:53,570 Then we shouldn't refuse it! We should enjoy it! 199 00:18:53,570 --> 00:18:56,180 - Of course, of course! - That's how we show gratitude! 200 00:18:56,180 --> 00:18:58,980 - Let's eat! - That's showing our gratitude! 201 00:18:58,980 --> 00:19:00,520 Wait! Wait! 202 00:19:02,620 --> 00:19:04,100 Sir! 203 00:19:06,700 --> 00:19:10,120 - Ma'am! - You came, sir. 204 00:19:28,980 --> 00:19:30,720 Since the bureau's downgrade to the special armory 205 00:19:30,720 --> 00:19:33,400 you must've been worried that the technicians' morale may be down. 206 00:19:33,400 --> 00:19:37,010 - Would that be all? - Pardon? 207 00:19:38,090 --> 00:19:41,020 I also get to use this as an excuse to see you. 208 00:19:41,020 --> 00:19:44,770 - Ma'am! - Why? You don't like it? 209 00:19:44,770 --> 00:19:47,890 No, ma'am. Of course not. 210 00:19:52,770 --> 00:19:59,050 This is all I can do for you and everyone else right now. 211 00:20:00,810 --> 00:20:02,750 Having no power... 212 00:20:02,750 --> 00:20:08,720 I experience it again and again every day what it means. 213 00:20:09,830 --> 00:20:11,980 Please don't say it that way. 214 00:20:11,980 --> 00:20:14,750 To me and everyone else 215 00:20:14,750 --> 00:20:17,440 it's a big deal just to have you, ma'am. 216 00:20:17,440 --> 00:20:19,570 How could you ignore it? 217 00:20:21,120 --> 00:20:25,250 More than that, I am worried about you being alone in the palace. 218 00:20:25,250 --> 00:20:27,020 Sir... 219 00:20:27,020 --> 00:20:29,440 I'm sure you know 220 00:20:29,440 --> 00:20:32,560 but Royal Secretary Kim Ja Jeom's moves are suspicious, ma'am. 221 00:20:32,560 --> 00:20:35,880 People's lives are falling into distress every day 222 00:20:35,880 --> 00:20:40,120 but he's planting fear everywhere in the country with the king as a shield. 223 00:20:59,680 --> 00:21:02,770 Why don't we start now? 224 00:21:04,490 --> 00:21:06,490 I'm sure everyone knows 225 00:21:06,490 --> 00:21:08,890 but there was another report of a treason plot last night. 226 00:21:14,900 --> 00:21:16,140 Oh my... 227 00:21:20,850 --> 00:21:26,170 But everyone in-the-know knows how that report of a treason plot happens. 228 00:21:27,860 --> 00:21:30,650 Yes, I heard about it too. 229 00:21:31,700 --> 00:21:33,490 Spying. 230 00:21:34,600 --> 00:21:36,840 He's using the royal secretariat's authority 231 00:21:36,840 --> 00:21:39,080 and spying on people he deems suspicious. 232 00:21:40,860 --> 00:21:44,170 Spying? Spying... 233 00:21:44,170 --> 00:21:46,520 Yes. I believe he started it through the royal secretariat 234 00:21:46,520 --> 00:21:49,960 and Police Chief Lee Gwal. 235 00:21:49,960 --> 00:21:52,100 Still, spying on people? 236 00:21:52,100 --> 00:21:55,800 How and what will he do with it? 237 00:22:02,390 --> 00:22:04,350 [Royal Secretariat] 238 00:22:28,330 --> 00:22:31,640 Its origin is the royal secretariat in Kim Ja Jeom's grab. 239 00:22:31,640 --> 00:22:36,500 He's coming up with the list of people to spy on from there. 240 00:22:36,500 --> 00:22:38,200 And? 241 00:22:46,490 --> 00:22:51,100 Just what right does Prince Neungyang have to climb to the throne? 242 00:22:51,100 --> 00:22:55,640 What wrong did the king do to be kicked out? 243 00:23:02,300 --> 00:23:06,080 Sir, we shouldn't be just watching this. 244 00:23:07,950 --> 00:23:11,400 We need to bring back the previous king! 245 00:23:12,800 --> 00:23:15,160 After that, it follows this order. 246 00:23:15,160 --> 00:23:18,560 They approach the target first and throw out some bait. 247 00:23:18,560 --> 00:23:21,260 - If the target shows any interest... - This is unfair! 248 00:23:21,260 --> 00:23:23,770 they charge him with treason. 249 00:23:23,770 --> 00:23:28,300 It's a setup! Let go of me! Let go! 250 00:23:30,200 --> 00:23:32,440 Such nonsense! 251 00:23:32,440 --> 00:23:38,340 Are you saying that all the reports of treason plots so far happened that way? 252 00:23:38,340 --> 00:23:41,320 It's not nonsense. It's smart. 253 00:23:43,290 --> 00:23:47,390 With that scheme, he can wipe out any political enemies ahead. 254 00:23:47,390 --> 00:23:55,560 He can also show off his power to the Western faction and threaten them. 255 00:24:01,000 --> 00:24:04,520 He knows how to use his brain better than I thought. 256 00:24:04,520 --> 00:24:06,960 He knows how to play with power. 257 00:24:06,960 --> 00:24:09,320 That's why I'm telling you, Father. 258 00:24:09,320 --> 00:24:13,570 I wonder if it's really wise to go against Kim Ja Jeom now... 259 00:24:13,570 --> 00:24:16,970 Why don't you meet with him, at least? 260 00:24:22,610 --> 00:24:27,560 Pardon? You want me to be a messenger? 261 00:24:29,140 --> 00:24:35,480 Ma'am, isn't it a job to go in and out of the palace and deliver letters? 262 00:24:35,480 --> 00:24:40,410 You're right. I'll be writing letters now 263 00:24:40,410 --> 00:24:44,010 and she's the one I can trust. 264 00:24:44,010 --> 00:24:48,200 Ma'am, I'll do it! Of course I will help you! 265 00:24:48,200 --> 00:24:54,030 I'm so grateful that you'd trust me and give me the job, ma'am. 266 00:24:55,260 --> 00:24:57,530 Thank you, Eun Seol. 267 00:24:59,630 --> 00:25:03,270 By the way, why would you go outside without even an escort? 268 00:25:03,270 --> 00:25:05,000 What is Lady Jung doing? 269 00:25:05,000 --> 00:25:07,670 She nags too much. 270 00:25:07,670 --> 00:25:12,230 And you're walking with me because I came alone. 271 00:25:14,310 --> 00:25:17,160 Still, it's dangerous. So don't go out alone from now on. 272 00:25:18,250 --> 00:25:21,530 If you keep doing this, I won't see you. 273 00:25:21,530 --> 00:25:24,350 Goodness, are you threatening me? 274 00:25:25,430 --> 00:25:27,700 No, this is not a threat. 275 00:25:30,420 --> 00:25:34,520 - Ma'am, just for a moment... - Sir, what's going on? 276 00:25:34,520 --> 00:25:36,830 I must be a watch target of the royal secretariat. 277 00:25:36,830 --> 00:25:39,260 I've had a tail for a while now. 278 00:25:39,260 --> 00:25:40,840 Pardon? 279 00:25:40,840 --> 00:25:44,150 Please go, ma'am. You could be in danger as well. 280 00:25:48,750 --> 00:25:51,530 Who the heck are you? 281 00:26:01,490 --> 00:26:03,710 I must have surprised you. 282 00:26:07,550 --> 00:26:08,950 You are... 283 00:26:12,570 --> 00:26:15,350 I am Royal Secretary Kim Ja Jeom, ma'am. 284 00:26:15,350 --> 00:26:20,600 By the way, I get to see you at a place like this. 285 00:26:33,650 --> 00:26:35,980 'Meeting in person'? 286 00:26:35,980 --> 00:26:41,150 Does it mean that you will meet with people in person? 287 00:26:41,150 --> 00:26:44,490 Yes. I discussed with Royal Secretary 288 00:26:44,490 --> 00:26:46,780 and he gave me that great idea! 289 00:26:46,780 --> 00:26:51,620 He suggested that I go out to Heungan Gate and meet with the people in person. 290 00:26:51,620 --> 00:26:58,120 As I was hearing his suggestion, I thought this was the best advice! 291 00:26:58,120 --> 00:27:03,390 I need to let people know who I am as the one who got on the throne. 292 00:27:05,280 --> 00:27:09,600 I should hear the people's difficulties to get closer to them. 293 00:27:10,640 --> 00:27:12,810 You'll do better than anyone else. 294 00:27:12,810 --> 00:27:16,950 You were close to people to begin with before ascending to the throne. 295 00:27:17,980 --> 00:27:22,090 - They will be very happy, too. - I'm sure they will. 296 00:27:22,090 --> 00:27:25,020 They're tired from a long period of drought and flood. 297 00:27:25,020 --> 00:27:29,990 If I take the lead as the king and comfort them personally. 298 00:27:29,990 --> 00:27:32,460 Of course. 299 00:27:32,460 --> 00:27:35,850 They'll know clearly... 300 00:27:35,850 --> 00:27:39,910 how you're different from the dethroned Gwanghae. 301 00:27:39,910 --> 00:27:44,640 What a sage king that people of this country gained! 302 00:27:45,880 --> 00:27:47,770 'A sage king'? 303 00:28:01,480 --> 00:28:05,080 I remember this place as the previous king's secret house. 304 00:28:06,100 --> 00:28:08,940 Are you using this place now? 305 00:28:10,180 --> 00:28:15,820 Yes. I believe the use changes with the one in power. 306 00:28:18,380 --> 00:28:23,210 But ma'am, you should watch your words. 307 00:28:24,440 --> 00:28:25,840 Did you say, 'the previous king'? 308 00:28:25,840 --> 00:28:30,030 If you're referring to Gwanghae, you should say, 'the dethroned king.' 309 00:28:35,610 --> 00:28:40,610 I have no intention of referring to him that way. 310 00:28:40,610 --> 00:28:44,770 Then will you also lock me up for treason? 311 00:28:44,770 --> 00:28:48,300 Since that's the job you must be doing now. 312 00:28:52,420 --> 00:28:54,400 Of course not, ma'am. 313 00:28:55,630 --> 00:28:58,640 Although it is clearly treason... 314 00:28:58,640 --> 00:29:00,660 I'll go easy on you, ma'am. 315 00:29:03,770 --> 00:29:06,250 The reason I asked you here today 316 00:29:06,250 --> 00:29:10,090 is to become friends. I'm not asking to be enemies. 317 00:29:10,090 --> 00:29:14,960 Friends? Between you and me? 318 00:29:29,020 --> 00:29:30,320 I understand, ma'am. 319 00:29:30,320 --> 00:29:33,680 If you're uncomfortable with the word 'friend,' I'll take it back. 320 00:29:33,680 --> 00:29:40,270 I know what I did to you through Yeo Jung, so how would you forgive me so easily? 321 00:29:44,100 --> 00:29:47,880 But ma'am, you need to know this. 322 00:29:47,880 --> 00:29:51,800 You need to be able to face me with a smile. 323 00:29:51,800 --> 00:29:55,730 Only if you want to be in politics. 324 00:29:57,860 --> 00:30:01,930 That's why I'm telling you this. 325 00:30:01,930 --> 00:30:04,780 I'm going to make an offer now. 326 00:30:04,780 --> 00:30:06,490 An offer, you say? 327 00:30:06,490 --> 00:30:10,200 You'll make an offer to me? 328 00:30:21,500 --> 00:30:22,540 Let's go. 329 00:30:34,060 --> 00:30:37,850 Ma'am! What on earth did he say? 330 00:30:37,850 --> 00:30:42,580 He made a very interesting offer. 331 00:30:46,800 --> 00:30:52,300 He said that I should grab power first if I wanted to be in politics. 332 00:31:00,470 --> 00:31:06,470 So, the king really said that he'd give you that much of the royal land? 333 00:31:06,470 --> 00:31:08,780 Yes, Mother. 334 00:31:08,780 --> 00:31:11,000 Not only for the ones who participated in the revolt 335 00:31:11,000 --> 00:31:14,320 but he said he'd give me land separately from the royal land. 336 00:31:15,670 --> 00:31:20,460 But, ma'am... Why? For what? 337 00:31:24,860 --> 00:31:28,430 Because it will provide justification 338 00:31:28,430 --> 00:31:32,010 for the king and the retainers who receive land. 339 00:31:33,250 --> 00:31:37,120 The justification will be complete only if they drag me in. 340 00:31:37,120 --> 00:31:38,770 That's right. 341 00:31:38,770 --> 00:31:42,530 And also they'll be able to keep you quiet. 342 00:31:42,530 --> 00:31:44,010 Royal Secretary! 343 00:31:44,010 --> 00:31:50,770 Ma'am, I'm letting you know this is what politics is about. 344 00:31:52,150 --> 00:31:56,100 Yes, you can visit the main hall again tomorrow 345 00:31:56,100 --> 00:31:58,550 and say, 'stop the royal treasury's abuse' 346 00:31:58,550 --> 00:32:03,380 and 'don't take land from people to expand the royal court's land.' 347 00:32:03,380 --> 00:32:06,840 But what would you gain from it? 348 00:32:08,230 --> 00:32:12,610 It won't be just the royal court and the officials who become empty-handed. 349 00:32:12,610 --> 00:32:15,440 You'll be left empty-handed too. 350 00:32:15,440 --> 00:32:19,160 You won't gain any power in the end. 351 00:32:19,160 --> 00:32:22,690 I won't gain any power either? 352 00:32:22,690 --> 00:32:27,380 Do you want to voice your own opinion in the royal court? 353 00:32:28,820 --> 00:32:30,050 But, with whom? 354 00:32:30,050 --> 00:32:33,420 With Councilor Hong and the technician faraway? 355 00:32:34,520 --> 00:32:37,710 What would you be able to do with them? 356 00:32:37,710 --> 00:32:40,580 Demonstration that won't reach the government? 357 00:32:40,580 --> 00:32:43,550 Some other meaningless gesture? 358 00:32:45,480 --> 00:32:50,520 Ma'am, does the world care at all about things like that? 359 00:32:50,520 --> 00:32:53,850 No, it doesn't. 360 00:32:53,850 --> 00:32:56,840 They're not the people you like. 361 00:32:56,840 --> 00:33:00,750 Politics is about being with people you can't stand! 362 00:33:05,680 --> 00:33:11,250 Just like how you're facing me right now? 363 00:33:11,250 --> 00:33:13,790 You're quick to understand, as I expected. 364 00:33:14,980 --> 00:33:18,840 So ma'am, please give it careful consideration. 365 00:33:18,840 --> 00:33:22,380 The power that will move the officials of this country 366 00:33:22,380 --> 00:33:25,860 and protect the people who follow you. 367 00:33:27,290 --> 00:33:30,770 Whether you'd grab a great amount of wealth that will support the power 368 00:33:30,770 --> 00:33:34,480 or you'd take away others' and lose yours as well? 369 00:33:43,740 --> 00:33:46,900 And did the princess react in any way? 370 00:33:46,900 --> 00:33:50,510 Please wait, sire. It will happen that way for sure. 371 00:33:51,750 --> 00:33:57,620 She only pretends not to care, but who in the world refuses wealth? 372 00:33:58,890 --> 00:34:03,470 But the princess... that girl is a bit different, isn't she? 373 00:34:04,770 --> 00:34:07,180 That's why we should make her just like everyone else. 374 00:34:09,470 --> 00:34:13,900 If we can't get rid of the princess now because of the eyes of the people... 375 00:34:28,670 --> 00:34:34,760 Ma'am, I'm letting you know this is what politics is about. 376 00:34:37,110 --> 00:34:40,340 Gain power first... 377 00:34:41,780 --> 00:34:47,260 Close my eyes for now, and become just like them first? 378 00:34:50,150 --> 00:34:52,820 Jungmyung, remember this... 379 00:34:53,630 --> 00:35:01,210 Even if you kneel before injustice today, don't be disappointed in yourself. 380 00:35:04,280 --> 00:35:07,940 This is not the end. Do you understand? 381 00:35:09,010 --> 00:35:13,400 Even if I leave, as long as you and your people are around... 382 00:35:13,400 --> 00:35:17,000 as long as you don't give up on this fight... 383 00:35:19,080 --> 00:35:21,060 it's not the end. 384 00:35:27,600 --> 00:35:32,220 I wanted to give you better things, as your brother... 385 00:35:33,360 --> 00:35:38,170 but forgive me for leaving you with only heavy loads. 386 00:35:40,180 --> 00:35:41,610 Brother! 387 00:35:48,570 --> 00:35:50,320 I'm sorry. 388 00:35:50,320 --> 00:35:56,780 And... thank you. 389 00:35:59,750 --> 00:36:10,100 So please... protect this country and its people. 390 00:36:32,470 --> 00:36:35,110 Deliver this to Councilor Hong. 391 00:36:35,110 --> 00:36:38,600 Yes, ma'am. Trust me. 392 00:36:45,080 --> 00:36:49,060 Everything is going well with the preparations for His Majesty's meeting? 393 00:36:49,060 --> 00:36:53,170 Yes, I believe they are getting ready for every little detail. 394 00:36:56,040 --> 00:37:00,540 Now, let's not worry too much and leave it to them. 395 00:37:00,540 --> 00:37:06,620 Your sons and my son are in charge of preparing for this meeting. 396 00:37:06,620 --> 00:37:09,550 That's exactly why I'm worried. 397 00:37:11,180 --> 00:37:14,870 This has to go smoothly, without any problems... 398 00:37:14,870 --> 00:37:16,900 Don't worry about that! 399 00:37:16,900 --> 00:37:19,940 I don't know about your children 400 00:37:19,940 --> 00:37:24,040 but my eldest son is very good at this. 401 00:37:25,550 --> 00:37:28,110 What? What did you say? 402 00:37:30,560 --> 00:37:31,790 It's a joke. 403 00:37:42,650 --> 00:37:47,110 His Majesty will be visiting here too, so be prepared in every possible way! 404 00:37:47,110 --> 00:37:49,710 And this path... 405 00:37:49,710 --> 00:37:51,790 Can't you see that it's slippery? 406 00:37:51,790 --> 00:37:54,380 Even if you have to dig up all the sand in the city 407 00:37:54,380 --> 00:37:56,590 cover it up soft and dry! 408 00:37:56,590 --> 00:37:57,750 Yes, sir. 409 00:38:00,280 --> 00:38:01,800 What the heck is that? 410 00:38:01,800 --> 00:38:05,720 Get rid of anyone who is so skinny he can't even support his own weight! 411 00:38:05,720 --> 00:38:07,120 Yes, sir! 412 00:38:07,120 --> 00:38:08,430 Hurry up! 413 00:38:08,430 --> 00:38:10,760 What are you doing? Get rid of this! 414 00:38:20,300 --> 00:38:22,280 Do you know the Korean alphabet? 415 00:38:23,340 --> 00:38:27,800 What we're giving you are the questions you'll ask His Majesty. 416 00:38:27,800 --> 00:38:29,930 Keep in mind. 417 00:38:29,930 --> 00:38:33,860 Do as what's written here... 418 00:38:33,860 --> 00:38:36,600 and when His Majesty asks you a question 419 00:38:36,600 --> 00:38:40,990 you can just say, 'Your grace is immeasurable.' 420 00:38:40,990 --> 00:38:43,020 Yes, sir. 421 00:38:43,020 --> 00:38:48,330 Do it right. Keep in mind where you are. 422 00:38:48,330 --> 00:38:51,500 - Yes, sir. - I'll keep it in mind. 423 00:38:53,660 --> 00:38:58,570 Jicheon, it's almost time for the event! Let's hurry! 424 00:39:03,370 --> 00:39:06,100 [Choi Myung Gil] 425 00:39:17,290 --> 00:39:18,660 Sir. 426 00:39:20,460 --> 00:39:22,940 Forgive me... 427 00:39:22,940 --> 00:39:27,670 but I never got to learn the alphabet... 428 00:39:27,670 --> 00:39:33,860 Could you tell me what my question is here? 429 00:39:46,600 --> 00:39:49,300 What are you curious about? 430 00:39:49,300 --> 00:39:51,000 Pardon? 431 00:39:52,560 --> 00:39:54,450 That's what's written here. 432 00:39:54,450 --> 00:39:58,280 Ask what you really want to ask. 433 00:40:00,130 --> 00:40:04,560 - Can I really do that? - Why couldn't you? 434 00:40:06,340 --> 00:40:09,950 That's what the meeting is about. 435 00:40:37,980 --> 00:40:44,670 So all of the land in this area is yours now. Is that right? 436 00:40:46,480 --> 00:40:48,630 Yes. 437 00:40:51,510 --> 00:40:56,380 And you decided to accept the offer of the king and Kim Ja Jeom? 438 00:40:57,980 --> 00:40:59,190 Yes. 439 00:41:09,480 --> 00:41:11,500 What are you planning to do, ma'am? 440 00:41:11,500 --> 00:41:16,510 You don't mean to become like they are... 441 00:41:18,080 --> 00:41:21,750 so I'm asking if you're planning to do anything dangerous. 442 00:41:23,620 --> 00:41:26,070 This is not dangerous, Ja Gyung. 443 00:41:26,070 --> 00:41:27,770 It's only natural. 444 00:41:27,770 --> 00:41:29,320 Ma'am! 445 00:41:29,320 --> 00:41:31,850 So please help me. 446 00:41:34,040 --> 00:41:37,460 Give this to the officer who manages the land 447 00:41:37,460 --> 00:41:40,470 so that farmers on this land are aware of it. 448 00:41:40,470 --> 00:41:44,700 I'll leave it to you. I have something else I need to do. 449 00:41:57,700 --> 00:41:59,360 Your Highness! 450 00:42:02,320 --> 00:42:05,110 I was in the area, so I stopped by. 451 00:42:05,110 --> 00:42:07,820 I heard you were staying here. 452 00:42:13,070 --> 00:42:16,680 So she went to look for Lord Ohri? 453 00:42:16,680 --> 00:42:18,630 To convince him herself? 454 00:42:18,630 --> 00:42:20,430 Yes, Father. 455 00:42:21,550 --> 00:42:26,110 She seems to be determined to participate in politics. 456 00:42:26,110 --> 00:42:29,630 She decided seeing him would be her first step. 457 00:42:37,250 --> 00:42:39,950 Ma'am, that means... 458 00:42:39,950 --> 00:42:45,540 I heard you received an offer to be the prime minister for the king. 459 00:42:45,540 --> 00:42:47,400 Isn't that right? 460 00:42:49,180 --> 00:42:50,720 That is right. 461 00:42:50,720 --> 00:42:53,490 But I declined. 462 00:42:53,490 --> 00:42:55,730 Why is that? 463 00:42:55,730 --> 00:43:01,290 What the king and the ones who plotted the revolt need right now 464 00:43:01,290 --> 00:43:05,810 is not my knowledge. It's my face. 465 00:43:05,810 --> 00:43:10,110 The name of this useless hag still remains... 466 00:43:12,140 --> 00:43:14,280 Wouldn't that be the reason? 467 00:43:15,530 --> 00:43:21,910 I left the government because I was against the previous king now in exile. 468 00:43:21,910 --> 00:43:26,250 But I can't be in with the current power either. 469 00:43:26,250 --> 00:43:30,120 But for you to come here to convince me... 470 00:43:30,120 --> 00:43:32,840 To be honest, I can't understand. 471 00:43:34,390 --> 00:43:40,040 It's because I'm also in the same situation as you are. 472 00:43:40,980 --> 00:43:46,860 I also know that I remain in place because they need my name. 473 00:43:46,860 --> 00:43:48,670 Ma'am! 474 00:43:48,670 --> 00:43:52,550 But sir, even then... 475 00:43:52,550 --> 00:43:55,930 whatever the reason that they need us is... 476 00:43:55,930 --> 00:44:01,310 how we'll use our names and the power that comes with it 477 00:44:01,310 --> 00:44:06,300 could depend on us, right? 478 00:45:06,210 --> 00:45:08,440 - What does it say? - Why don't you read it for us? 479 00:45:08,440 --> 00:45:10,790 Is it for real? 480 00:45:10,790 --> 00:45:15,580 It's really going to happen on the land under Her Highness? 481 00:45:17,070 --> 00:45:21,490 - Wow, she'll waive taxes! - What? Taxes will be exempt? 482 00:45:29,310 --> 00:45:32,510 - What about the meeting? - It should have started just now. 483 00:45:39,470 --> 00:45:43,330 For such a busy man, why would you bother going there? 484 00:45:45,280 --> 00:45:46,710 You are... 485 00:45:48,430 --> 00:45:50,760 The palace seems to be empty for once. 486 00:45:50,760 --> 00:45:54,460 Why don't you give me a bit of time, sir? 487 00:46:23,770 --> 00:46:28,650 So you almost lost your family because of the famine this time? 488 00:46:28,650 --> 00:46:37,980 Yes. But I was able to feed my family with relief food Your Majesty sent us. 489 00:46:38,980 --> 00:46:44,860 So how could I not be grateful, sire? 490 00:46:44,860 --> 00:46:48,150 Really? With relief food? 491 00:46:50,570 --> 00:46:52,120 Following the royal command 492 00:46:52,120 --> 00:47:00,470 we provided 2,000 bags of rice and 1,500 bags of beans in the worst famine areas. 493 00:47:00,470 --> 00:47:06,210 So there are a lot of people who avoided the difficulty in the area, sire. 494 00:47:06,210 --> 00:47:09,040 That's not all, sire! 495 00:47:09,040 --> 00:47:11,630 With Your Majesty's grace 496 00:47:11,630 --> 00:47:17,400 officers at the public clinic got the diseases in the area under control. 497 00:47:17,400 --> 00:47:23,940 We are only grateful for your immeasurable grace, sire! 498 00:47:23,940 --> 00:47:28,150 Your grace is immeasurable, sire! 499 00:47:44,620 --> 00:47:50,430 My worries were as high as a mountain, but I am truly relieved. 500 00:47:50,430 --> 00:47:55,490 And? What else do you want to tell me? 501 00:47:55,490 --> 00:47:57,540 Everyone, tell me honestly! 502 00:47:57,540 --> 00:48:02,210 I will hear everything from this seat today. 503 00:48:03,450 --> 00:48:05,220 Hearing the words of the people... 504 00:48:05,220 --> 00:48:09,770 Isn't that the real job of the king? 505 00:48:11,120 --> 00:48:18,190 Then... may I ask a question, too? 506 00:48:20,030 --> 00:48:21,380 Who is he? 507 00:48:21,380 --> 00:48:25,630 Don't worry. He was also prepped ahead of time. 508 00:48:26,950 --> 00:48:29,650 Yes, tell me. You can ask me anything you want. 509 00:48:29,650 --> 00:48:34,040 I will hear your request and solve your problem, too. 510 00:48:40,160 --> 00:48:43,960 Lord Kang Joo Seon wants to see me? 511 00:48:43,960 --> 00:48:48,860 Yes. I believe you two will get along very well. 512 00:48:48,860 --> 00:48:54,710 Isn't it always that way, especially when the two have things to exchange? 513 00:48:58,370 --> 00:49:01,180 Royal Secretary, are you inside? 514 00:49:02,940 --> 00:49:05,240 - Lord Kim! - What's going on? 515 00:49:05,240 --> 00:49:08,520 There will be another big ruckus in the palace. 516 00:49:08,520 --> 00:49:11,330 Someone from the police bureau brought this just now. 517 00:49:18,840 --> 00:49:20,210 Princess! 518 00:49:23,120 --> 00:49:25,020 What on earth is this... 519 00:49:46,510 --> 00:49:50,020 What did you just say? 520 00:49:51,370 --> 00:49:53,540 What did you hear? 521 00:49:54,890 --> 00:49:58,090 Sire, it's... 522 00:49:59,950 --> 00:50:05,400 Sire, please end the meeting now. Its planned time has already... 523 00:50:05,400 --> 00:50:07,670 Aren't you going to step aside? 524 00:50:07,670 --> 00:50:11,520 I'm talking to my subject right now! 525 00:50:16,490 --> 00:50:21,060 Now, don't be afraid and tell me. 526 00:50:23,200 --> 00:50:27,190 What did you say that you heard? 527 00:50:29,840 --> 00:50:35,970 What will the princess do with the land she owns? 528 00:50:37,150 --> 00:50:44,400 I heard she would waive all the taxes, sire. 529 00:50:47,880 --> 00:50:53,840 Based on what people are talking about 530 00:50:53,840 --> 00:50:58,120 people farming on Her Highness's land 531 00:50:58,120 --> 00:51:01,260 will be exempt from paying taxes 532 00:51:01,260 --> 00:51:06,080 and be forgiven of taxes in late payment. 533 00:51:06,080 --> 00:51:08,590 What? 534 00:51:16,970 --> 00:51:22,800 Sire... forgive me for saying this... 535 00:51:22,800 --> 00:51:27,400 would it be possible to provide this kindness from Her Highness 536 00:51:27,400 --> 00:51:32,010 from the country as well? 537 00:51:33,930 --> 00:51:36,320 'Provide the kindness'? 538 00:51:36,320 --> 00:51:40,930 Just like the princess? I should too? 539 00:51:40,930 --> 00:51:43,920 If you'd only do that... 540 00:51:43,920 --> 00:51:50,150 Sire, we will be able to breathe. 541 00:51:51,430 --> 00:51:57,260 If you would provide a little bit of kindness, just a little... 542 00:51:58,430 --> 00:52:04,610 a path to life will open up even for the likes of us, sire! 543 00:52:04,610 --> 00:52:07,190 Sire! 544 00:52:10,310 --> 00:52:13,680 Sire, please return to the palace now. 545 00:52:13,680 --> 00:52:17,450 I don't think it's worth hearing any more. 546 00:52:17,450 --> 00:52:21,580 Sire, please consider this! 547 00:52:21,580 --> 00:52:24,010 I couldn't handle the heavy taxes 548 00:52:24,010 --> 00:52:27,810 so my wife and children starved to death! 549 00:52:27,810 --> 00:52:35,490 Sire! Please provide Her Highness's kindness in other lots of land, too! 550 00:52:35,490 --> 00:52:40,110 Sire! Sire! 551 00:52:40,110 --> 00:52:43,470 How dare you! Stop right now! 552 00:52:44,360 --> 00:52:47,020 How dare you speak up in a place like this? 553 00:52:50,180 --> 00:52:53,070 Sire, please return to the palace. 554 00:52:53,070 --> 00:52:56,450 We will clean up this area. 555 00:52:56,450 --> 00:52:59,920 What are you doing? Hurry up and escort His Majesty! 556 00:52:59,920 --> 00:53:01,130 Yes, sir! 557 00:53:04,900 --> 00:53:07,090 Sire! 558 00:53:43,870 --> 00:53:47,060 Jungmyung... is it you again? 559 00:53:47,060 --> 00:53:56,350 To me? Are you trying to humiliate me, the king of this country? 560 00:53:59,610 --> 00:54:02,580 Ma'am! Ma'am! 561 00:54:02,580 --> 00:54:08,530 Princess... She is... in the end... 562 00:54:08,530 --> 00:54:12,000 She's planning to go against the king in the end. 563 00:54:13,310 --> 00:54:20,160 She is... running towards fire with hay. 564 00:54:20,160 --> 00:54:22,430 Ma'am! 565 00:54:22,430 --> 00:54:25,170 What should I do, Lady Jung? 566 00:54:26,250 --> 00:54:29,710 So what should I do about her now? 567 00:54:40,270 --> 00:54:43,310 Go deliver the message that I need to speak to the princess. 568 00:54:43,310 --> 00:54:44,480 Yes, my lady. 569 00:54:51,610 --> 00:54:54,890 Did you already know about this? 570 00:54:54,890 --> 00:54:57,210 Did you know what she was planning to do? 571 00:54:58,480 --> 00:55:00,500 Yes. 572 00:55:00,500 --> 00:55:03,780 Hong Joo Won, are you of your right mind? 573 00:55:05,240 --> 00:55:07,130 Don't you know what this means? 574 00:55:08,340 --> 00:55:11,950 Did you say that Her Highness is not here? 575 00:55:11,950 --> 00:55:15,110 That's right. She's not here. 576 00:55:16,540 --> 00:55:17,970 That's fine. 577 00:55:17,970 --> 00:55:21,050 Then I'll wait inside until she comes back. 578 00:55:21,050 --> 00:55:24,490 What? You wench! Are you out of your mind? 579 00:55:24,490 --> 00:55:26,350 Where do you think you are? 580 00:55:28,010 --> 00:55:30,040 What? 'You wench'? 581 00:55:32,330 --> 00:55:33,570 Ma'am! 582 00:55:34,760 --> 00:55:35,810 Lady Jung... 583 00:55:35,810 --> 00:55:39,730 What did you say to me, thinking of yourself as a lady? 584 00:55:41,180 --> 00:55:44,130 I am His Majesty's maid, waiting for an official appointment! 585 00:55:44,130 --> 00:55:47,460 You... How can you... 586 00:55:49,720 --> 00:55:53,630 Maid Jo... what on earth are you doing? 587 00:56:01,270 --> 00:56:02,640 I know. 588 00:56:06,140 --> 00:56:09,150 Her Highness and me both. 589 00:56:14,060 --> 00:56:15,860 She took the lead 590 00:56:15,860 --> 00:56:18,630 and did something that the king and the officials could never do. 591 00:56:20,620 --> 00:56:28,490 It must be a tremendous burden to those who are stuffing their own coffers. 592 00:56:30,650 --> 00:56:33,630 So now she will be a political enemy to everyone. 593 00:56:33,630 --> 00:56:35,200 Joo Won! 594 00:56:36,440 --> 00:56:41,040 But she decided on her own that she'll gladly be the target. 595 00:56:42,650 --> 00:56:45,480 Not the method used by you or them... 596 00:56:45,480 --> 00:56:47,350 Using different means 597 00:56:47,350 --> 00:56:53,400 she is planning to prove how power should be used. 598 00:57:06,680 --> 00:57:09,270 Lady Jung, are you all right? 599 00:57:11,000 --> 00:57:12,310 Ma'am! 600 00:57:16,580 --> 00:57:19,030 What did you just do? 601 00:57:19,030 --> 00:57:21,970 A maid in your residence didn't know manners 602 00:57:21,970 --> 00:57:24,320 so I gave her a lesson. 603 00:57:24,320 --> 00:57:25,940 What? 604 00:57:27,900 --> 00:57:31,780 Ma'am, since I am here 605 00:57:31,780 --> 00:57:34,970 I will also say something for you as well. 606 00:57:34,970 --> 00:57:36,530 Maid Jo! 607 00:57:36,530 --> 00:57:38,740 The reason I am doing this 608 00:57:38,740 --> 00:57:42,360 is because I know these are His Majesty's thoughts. 609 00:57:42,360 --> 00:57:45,540 So please listen. 610 00:57:47,460 --> 00:57:50,530 Ma'am, forgive me... 611 00:57:50,530 --> 00:57:53,820 but your behavior goes too far. 612 00:57:53,820 --> 00:57:59,840 So please just focus now on your duty as a woman in the royal court. 613 00:57:59,840 --> 00:58:03,790 Try embroidery, and learn lady's manners. 614 00:58:04,870 --> 00:58:08,470 Out of nowhere, which woman of the royal court 615 00:58:08,470 --> 00:58:11,820 would take the lead on a job that's for the country and the king? 616 00:58:12,850 --> 00:58:16,600 - You wench! You wench! - Wait. 617 00:58:16,600 --> 00:58:18,300 Wait, Lady Jung. 618 00:58:18,300 --> 00:58:19,970 Ma'am! 619 00:58:25,210 --> 00:58:28,460 I should focus on my duties as a woman in the royal court? 620 00:58:28,460 --> 00:58:31,970 Yes, I should keep that in mind. 621 00:58:31,970 --> 00:58:36,620 I forgot that I had such duties for a while. 622 00:58:36,620 --> 00:58:39,320 Maid Jo... 623 00:58:39,320 --> 00:58:44,680 As the elder of this royal court, and the princess of this country... 624 00:58:44,680 --> 00:58:49,000 I will teach you a lesson since you don't know the court customs yet. 625 00:58:51,520 --> 00:58:56,110 You cannot touch the people of your elder! 626 00:58:57,300 --> 00:58:58,380 Ma'am! 627 00:58:58,380 --> 00:59:00,700 And I am the princess of this country. 628 00:59:00,700 --> 00:59:06,740 As a humble maid, in front of me, without my order 629 00:59:06,740 --> 00:59:09,130 you shouldn't even straighten your neck! 630 00:59:10,390 --> 00:59:17,540 So I will make sure you understand today the strict royal customs. 631 00:59:20,090 --> 00:59:23,430 Lady Jung, take this girl out. 632 00:59:26,660 --> 00:59:29,000 - What did you say? - Can't you hear me? 633 00:59:29,000 --> 00:59:33,470 I'll ask about her fault myself, so take her out right now! 634 00:59:49,350 --> 00:59:59,350 Subtitles by DramaFever 635 01:00:09,760 --> 01:00:11,310 [Hwajung] 636 01:00:11,310 --> 01:00:13,870 Take her out right now, and get ready to punish her! 637 01:00:13,870 --> 01:00:16,770 Let go of me! You can't be doing this to me! 638 01:00:16,770 --> 01:00:20,300 You must know what you did, right? 639 01:00:20,300 --> 01:00:23,220 This will be a starter for everyone. 640 01:00:23,220 --> 01:00:25,730 You should be cautious now, more than any other time. 641 01:00:25,730 --> 01:00:27,660 The king must be aiming for you. 642 01:00:27,660 --> 01:00:30,980 Is the princess really in her right mind? 643 01:00:30,980 --> 01:00:33,400 This will spread everywhere in the city 644 01:00:33,400 --> 01:00:36,100 so if we don't do anything about this... 645 01:00:36,100 --> 01:00:38,790 You'll be on the side of Her Highness? 646 01:00:38,790 --> 01:00:40,550 You picked the wrong person. 647 01:00:40,550 --> 01:00:43,050 Who are you? What are you doing? 648 01:00:43,050 --> 01:00:45,660 Why were the two taken to the police bureau? 649 01:00:45,660 --> 01:00:47,590 I heard for treason!