1 00:00:21,272 --> 00:00:26,062 [Cha Joo Young / Lee Hyun Wook] 2 00:00:36,372 --> 00:00:39,132 [The Queen Who Crowns] 3 00:00:39,132 --> 00:00:41,272 [This drama is a fictional story based on historical figures and events and may differ from actual historical records.] 4 00:00:41,272 --> 00:00:42,782 [Filming of animals or child actors followed production guidelines.] 5 00:00:50,682 --> 00:00:54,432 You must serve His Majesty tonight. 6 00:00:54,432 --> 00:00:55,992 Pardon? 7 00:00:57,602 --> 00:01:00,612 Does Her Majesty know about this? 8 00:01:01,612 --> 00:01:03,212 Strip her naked. 9 00:01:16,210 --> 00:01:19,510 Will you serve His Majesty holding that? 10 00:01:30,116 --> 00:01:31,483 Wash her! 11 00:01:59,856 --> 00:02:01,886 I will tell Her Majesty first. 12 00:02:01,886 --> 00:02:05,066 Every woman in the palace belongs to His Majesty. 13 00:02:05,966 --> 00:02:09,206 The same goes for a maid of the Queen's palace. 14 00:02:09,206 --> 00:02:13,466 The Queen will soon learn that as well. 15 00:02:43,883 --> 00:02:47,563 Your Majesty, we will send her in. 16 00:04:31,778 --> 00:04:38,588 Your Majesty, you do not seem to be the person I have known for a long time. 17 00:04:38,588 --> 00:04:40,908 I am the King of this nation 18 00:04:40,908 --> 00:04:43,058 and you are now my subject. 19 00:04:43,058 --> 00:04:46,828 I will make all the decisions, and you just have to follow them. 20 00:04:46,828 --> 00:04:48,668 [Episode 2] 21 00:05:11,038 --> 00:05:16,598 Young Master, is not Gaegyeong quite small? 22 00:05:16,598 --> 00:05:24,158 I want to race across the vast world to my heart's content. 23 00:05:25,168 --> 00:05:28,968 I see you are so easily letting go of a woman's fate. 24 00:05:29,728 --> 00:05:31,658 What about you, Young Master? 25 00:05:35,848 --> 00:05:41,818 I want to protect you in every moment by your side. 26 00:06:07,778 --> 00:06:10,868 Thief, thief! Catch the thief! 27 00:06:10,868 --> 00:06:13,868 Aigoo, how dare you put the rice cakes in your mouth! 28 00:06:13,868 --> 00:06:15,698 This girl is a thief! You thief! 29 00:06:15,698 --> 00:06:18,918 Hey, I told you to go away without causing trouble! 30 00:06:18,918 --> 00:06:20,298 Spit it out, spit it out! 31 00:06:20,298 --> 00:06:22,938 I will teach you a lesson today! 32 00:06:22,938 --> 00:06:24,788 You evil wench, you thief! 33 00:06:24,788 --> 00:06:27,178 Hey, spit it out! Spit it out! 34 00:06:27,178 --> 00:06:29,108 What is your name? 35 00:06:30,458 --> 00:06:32,358 Chae Ryeong. 36 00:06:33,828 --> 00:06:36,668 Chae Ryeong, eat this. 37 00:06:39,428 --> 00:06:43,828 Not too long ago, her mother abandoned her and ran away. 38 00:06:51,628 --> 00:06:53,568 Aigoo, aigoo! You! Hey, hey! 39 00:06:53,568 --> 00:06:55,728 Do you know how much that costs! 40 00:06:55,728 --> 00:06:57,908 Aigoo, what is everyone doing not catching her! 41 00:06:57,908 --> 00:07:00,848 Aigoo, aigoo! Aigoo! 42 00:07:00,848 --> 00:07:03,338 Aigoo! Come here! 43 00:07:04,358 --> 00:07:06,208 I will give this to you. 44 00:07:06,908 --> 00:07:09,998 However, it is on one condition. 45 00:07:10,958 --> 00:07:15,168 Will you come with me to my house? 46 00:07:20,238 --> 00:07:25,698 I will help you live in a world where you are not 47 00:07:25,698 --> 00:07:29,978 looked down on or discriminated against 48 00:07:29,978 --> 00:07:33,088 for being weak as a woman. 49 00:07:51,818 --> 00:07:54,608 Court Lady Jeong is already here. 50 00:07:56,448 --> 00:08:02,168 The court lady who attended the King's chambers has returned to her quarters. 51 00:08:03,128 --> 00:08:04,738 And the consummation was completed well- 52 00:08:04,738 --> 00:08:06,288 That is enough. 53 00:08:07,028 --> 00:08:11,218 Do I need to learn more about this matter? 54 00:08:12,218 --> 00:08:14,228 No. 55 00:08:19,248 --> 00:08:22,058 - Your Majesty- - She received the favor of the King. 56 00:08:22,748 --> 00:08:27,768 You should handle the matter according to the laws and customs of the palace. 57 00:08:28,758 --> 00:08:32,118 Yes, I understand. 58 00:08:33,438 --> 00:08:37,258 Chae Ryeong comes from a lowly background, 59 00:08:37,258 --> 00:08:40,268 so she might face disdain from other court ladies. 60 00:08:41,288 --> 00:08:44,548 You must strictly maintain discipline. 61 00:08:45,928 --> 00:08:49,308 Yes, I understand. 62 00:08:50,448 --> 00:08:53,008 I will come in for a moment. 63 00:09:37,608 --> 00:09:40,868 The Chief Court Lady is here. 64 00:09:48,538 --> 00:09:50,998 A separate living quarters will be prepared for you soon. 65 00:09:50,998 --> 00:09:54,128 You have received the favor of the king. 66 00:09:54,128 --> 00:09:57,418 In the chance that you bear him a child, you will be moved to Junior 4th Rank. 67 00:09:57,418 --> 00:10:00,248 As someone of high rank, you should take extra care 68 00:10:00,248 --> 00:10:02,448 and not act rashly. 69 00:10:03,328 --> 00:10:04,368 Yes. 70 00:10:04,368 --> 00:10:07,928 If any court lady looks down on you because you were formerly a slave, 71 00:10:07,928 --> 00:10:10,648 tell me without hesitation. 72 00:10:10,648 --> 00:10:15,408 I received orders from Her Majesty to maintain strict discipline. 73 00:10:21,068 --> 00:10:22,598 Yes. 74 00:10:37,088 --> 00:10:41,618 I will oversee all matters concerning bringing Yeong Sil 75 00:10:41,618 --> 00:10:44,748 into the palace. 76 00:10:44,748 --> 00:10:50,448 But I have not received any separate orders from His Majesty regarding this. 77 00:10:50,448 --> 00:10:52,988 I am the one responsible for the royal concubines. 78 00:10:52,988 --> 00:10:57,188 Thus, you just have to follow my decisions. 79 00:10:58,138 --> 00:11:00,168 I understand. 80 00:11:07,768 --> 00:11:10,618 Your Majesty, I have committed a sin worthy of death. 81 00:11:10,618 --> 00:11:12,368 Your Majesty, Your Majesty! 82 00:11:12,368 --> 00:11:13,958 I have committed a sin worthy of death. 83 00:11:13,958 --> 00:11:17,528 Your Majesty! Your Majesty, I have committed a sin worthy of death. 84 00:11:17,528 --> 00:11:18,688 Your Majesty... 85 00:11:18,688 --> 00:11:21,138 It is not... 86 00:11:21,138 --> 00:11:23,408 It is not your fault. 87 00:11:23,408 --> 00:11:26,248 It is the fault of the one who took you. 88 00:11:26,248 --> 00:11:30,728 Last night, whatever the nature of that union may have been... 89 00:11:34,168 --> 00:11:39,018 If it was such a union, receiving royal favor is not something to rejoice over. 90 00:11:39,018 --> 00:11:40,688 He treated you like nothing. 91 00:11:40,688 --> 00:11:43,488 It is something to be angry about! 92 00:11:43,488 --> 00:11:47,128 Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please... 93 00:11:47,128 --> 00:11:50,098 - Your Majesty... - Your Majesty! 94 00:11:50,098 --> 00:11:53,228 Prince Je is right now... 95 00:12:00,958 --> 00:12:03,058 [Yi Je, Grand Prince Yang Nyeong] 96 00:12:03,058 --> 00:12:06,488 Her Majesty is here. 97 00:12:08,428 --> 00:12:10,778 No need for you to get up. 98 00:12:17,968 --> 00:12:20,738 My child, were you very sick? 99 00:12:20,738 --> 00:12:23,558 He has a severe cold. 100 00:12:23,558 --> 00:12:25,978 He will get better after taking some medicinal tonic, 101 00:12:25,978 --> 00:12:28,628 so you do not have to worry. 102 00:12:28,628 --> 00:12:30,518 All right. 103 00:12:33,418 --> 00:12:37,588 He will need to eat the rice porridge in order to take the tonic. 104 00:12:39,888 --> 00:12:43,148 His Majesty is here. 105 00:12:50,908 --> 00:12:52,988 Father. 106 00:12:52,988 --> 00:12:54,548 Yes... 107 00:12:54,548 --> 00:12:56,998 You should eat some with your mother. 108 00:13:00,028 --> 00:13:01,698 Let me see... 109 00:13:27,868 --> 00:13:30,768 "We do not know why the Former King bequeathed the throne. 110 00:13:30,768 --> 00:13:32,348 Even if he did, 111 00:13:32,348 --> 00:13:35,648 there are Grand Prince Ik An and Grand Prince Hwe An after him. 112 00:13:35,648 --> 00:13:38,028 We do not know why the King ascended to the throne. 113 00:13:38,028 --> 00:13:42,758 We will go meet with Taesangwang and hear from him directly." That is what they said. 114 00:13:44,148 --> 00:13:47,128 They must think of me as a joke as well. 115 00:13:47,128 --> 00:13:51,928 Your Majesty, how could you say such a thing? 116 00:13:51,928 --> 00:13:54,428 You know well that Ming's internal situation is chaotic, 117 00:13:54,428 --> 00:13:57,688 and they act this way to gain the upper hand 118 00:13:57,688 --> 00:14:01,408 regarding tributes and other future matters. 119 00:14:21,338 --> 00:14:26,938 We will be forever in your debt for calling us into the palace. [Princess Hyosun, Yeong Sil] 120 00:14:28,548 --> 00:14:32,098 All right. How much did you teach him to read and write? 121 00:14:32,098 --> 00:14:34,988 I was not in the state to do so... 122 00:14:34,988 --> 00:14:38,328 However, he is an intelligent child. 123 00:14:38,328 --> 00:14:42,608 See each other twice a day, morning and evening, for about 15 minutes each time. 124 00:14:43,718 --> 00:14:44,948 Your Majesty... 125 00:14:44,948 --> 00:14:48,708 He probably lacks studies compared to the other princes. 126 00:14:48,708 --> 00:14:52,538 Thus, he will spend the remaining time learning to read and write. 127 00:14:52,538 --> 00:14:55,298 - He is young. - He is a prince. 128 00:14:56,228 --> 00:15:00,678 How dare someone like you get involved in the education of a prince? 129 00:15:06,628 --> 00:15:10,838 As Queen, all the princes are my sons. 130 00:15:10,838 --> 00:15:15,708 Thus, you will also be my son from now on. 131 00:15:17,858 --> 00:15:20,708 [Yi Bi, Prince Gyeongnyeong] 132 00:15:20,708 --> 00:15:22,398 Yes. 133 00:15:22,398 --> 00:15:25,018 Even if you are the King's son, 134 00:15:25,018 --> 00:15:28,958 you will be looked down on by your subjects if you lack academics. 135 00:15:28,958 --> 00:15:30,868 Yes, Your Majesty. 136 00:15:30,868 --> 00:15:34,928 In the palace, you do not have to be nice. 137 00:15:34,928 --> 00:15:37,858 Or else people might think lightly of you. 138 00:15:38,758 --> 00:15:43,898 I have never cut corners in life, not even for a single moment. 139 00:15:43,898 --> 00:15:49,488 And so, I am teaching my children to do the same. 140 00:15:49,488 --> 00:15:51,598 You should do the same. 141 00:15:51,598 --> 00:15:54,198 I shall do the same. 142 00:16:10,748 --> 00:16:12,988 I remember how I dreamed of a white dragon 143 00:16:12,988 --> 00:16:17,418 coiled around the rafters of your former residence in Chudong 144 00:16:17,418 --> 00:16:20,168 and told you about it. 145 00:16:21,418 --> 00:16:23,078 In the end, 146 00:16:24,078 --> 00:16:27,328 you have become the master of the whole nation. 147 00:16:30,198 --> 00:16:32,878 Do you remember those days? 148 00:16:35,708 --> 00:16:37,728 You are warm. 149 00:16:39,418 --> 00:16:43,018 Just like how you were in those days, 150 00:16:43,018 --> 00:16:45,998 you are quite comfortable and warm. 151 00:16:57,948 --> 00:17:01,728 [The place of the spirit of the late Crown Prince Yi Bang Seok] 152 00:17:13,208 --> 00:17:17,408 [Yi Seong Gye, the Taesangwang (Yi Bang Won's father)] 153 00:17:28,068 --> 00:17:32,558 How is the renovation of the main hall of Hoeamsa Temple going? 154 00:17:32,558 --> 00:17:34,528 They have finished. 155 00:17:35,758 --> 00:17:38,088 Contact... 156 00:17:39,628 --> 00:17:41,578 Monk Muhak. 157 00:17:41,578 --> 00:17:43,738 Yes. [Won Beom, Yi Seong Gye's right-hand man] 158 00:17:43,738 --> 00:17:48,238 The Taesangwang still resides at Soyo Mountain. 159 00:17:48,238 --> 00:17:53,108 And the Gabyeolcho are gathering under Jo Sa in Dongbukmyeon. 160 00:17:53,108 --> 00:17:57,538 Are not Gabyeolcho the soldiers of Dongbukmyeon who used to serve Taesangwang? 161 00:17:57,538 --> 00:18:01,078 Your Majesty, before they amass a large army, 162 00:18:01,078 --> 00:18:03,888 we should strike them first. [Yeoganggun Min Mu Gu, Younger brother of Queen Won Gyeong] 163 00:18:04,888 --> 00:18:07,488 The Secretary of Royal Orders should notify the Minister of Defense 164 00:18:07,488 --> 00:18:12,538 and have the Ministry of Personnel report to the King regarding the military organization. 165 00:18:16,158 --> 00:18:20,678 Your Majesty, shall we do that? 166 00:18:20,678 --> 00:18:22,828 Why would you wait for his consent? 167 00:18:22,828 --> 00:18:25,018 We should move quickly! 168 00:18:25,798 --> 00:18:31,448 Your Majesty, shall we do according to what Yeoganggun says? 169 00:18:32,718 --> 00:18:34,798 Who is the king? 170 00:18:37,058 --> 00:18:41,378 Between Yeoganggun and me, who is the king? 171 00:18:42,658 --> 00:18:44,638 I apologize. 172 00:18:45,398 --> 00:18:47,218 I have not made up my mind yet. 173 00:18:47,218 --> 00:18:50,358 Then, Your Majesty, will you just watch and do nothing? 174 00:18:50,358 --> 00:18:56,288 Then, are you saying I should go to war against my father's men? 175 00:19:16,488 --> 00:19:19,918 When the first crow of the rooster calls in the early morning, [Yi Je, Grand Prince Yangnyeong] 176 00:19:19,918 --> 00:19:22,618 one should rise from bed. 177 00:19:25,578 --> 00:19:29,048 Tidy oneself, arrange the bedding and the house... [Yi Bo, Grand Prince Hyoryeong] 178 00:19:29,048 --> 00:19:32,558 And then proceed with the tasks assigned... [Yi Do, Grand Prince Chungnyeong] 179 00:19:32,558 --> 00:19:34,988 To each individual. [Yi Bi, Prince Jeongnyeong] 180 00:19:34,988 --> 00:19:38,408 The passage is from the "Myeongryun" section of "The Great Learning." 181 00:19:38,408 --> 00:19:43,498 All right, could you tell me what it means? 182 00:19:43,498 --> 00:19:46,028 When the first crow of the rooster calls in the early morning, 183 00:19:46,028 --> 00:19:49,768 one should rise from bed, tidy oneself, 184 00:19:49,768 --> 00:19:53,918 arrange the bedding and the house, 185 00:19:53,918 --> 00:19:56,798 and then proceed with the tasks assigned to each individual. 186 00:19:58,178 --> 00:20:01,238 You did very well. 187 00:20:01,238 --> 00:20:03,268 To put it simply, 188 00:20:03,268 --> 00:20:06,798 anyone who wishes to change the world 189 00:20:06,798 --> 00:20:12,068 needs to keep their surroundings well-organized. 190 00:20:12,068 --> 00:20:14,778 That is what it means. 191 00:20:15,748 --> 00:20:18,918 Then, Prince Bi, 192 00:20:18,918 --> 00:20:24,598 could you start reading again from where the eldest Prince read? 193 00:20:29,138 --> 00:20:31,608 Bom nal... 194 00:20:31,608 --> 00:20:35,318 beom we... 195 00:20:35,318 --> 00:20:37,128 gye... 196 00:20:37,128 --> 00:20:39,128 Prince, 197 00:20:41,058 --> 00:20:43,578 do you not want to study? 198 00:20:44,898 --> 00:20:46,688 That is no good. 199 00:20:46,688 --> 00:20:50,918 You need to study even if you do not want to. 200 00:20:50,918 --> 00:20:53,238 All right, let us start again. 201 00:20:55,518 --> 00:20:57,698 Prince! 202 00:20:59,688 --> 00:21:01,758 Your Majesty! 203 00:21:09,968 --> 00:21:13,248 Even if the princes slack off in their studies, 204 00:21:13,248 --> 00:21:17,648 it will be difficult for you to punish the princes. 205 00:21:20,348 --> 00:21:22,448 Go and bring a rod. 206 00:21:22,448 --> 00:21:23,878 Your Majesty. 207 00:21:23,878 --> 00:21:25,288 Hurry! 208 00:21:25,288 --> 00:21:27,078 Yes, Your Majesty. 209 00:21:31,928 --> 00:21:35,758 Bi, pull up your pant legs and stand. 210 00:22:06,848 --> 00:22:10,618 She made him read books all day for an entire month, 211 00:22:10,618 --> 00:22:13,248 except when he ate and used the outhouse. 212 00:22:13,248 --> 00:22:16,008 She was famous from her Chudong residence days 213 00:22:16,008 --> 00:22:18,918 for being very strict with her children's education. 214 00:22:18,918 --> 00:22:20,558 But even still... 215 00:22:20,558 --> 00:22:23,768 Would she have done this if it was her own son whom she bore? 216 00:22:31,728 --> 00:22:34,338 The King goes to Yeong Sil's- 217 00:22:36,818 --> 00:22:39,918 to Princess Hyosun's quarters often. 218 00:22:39,918 --> 00:22:44,448 Since the days in Chudong, I knew she would cause such a problem. 219 00:22:44,448 --> 00:22:46,358 She would go around smiling with her eyes. 220 00:22:46,358 --> 00:22:48,078 Maybe it is because of that, 221 00:22:48,078 --> 00:22:52,048 but the way the King is treating us has changed. 222 00:22:52,048 --> 00:22:57,268 When he looked at me in the main hall, my heart dropped, and I felt a chill all over. 223 00:22:57,268 --> 00:23:00,228 With that look in his eyes, he could even kill someone. 224 00:23:00,228 --> 00:23:04,068 There are complaints rising to him saying that Hyungnim should resign 225 00:23:04,068 --> 00:23:06,298 from being the Middle Army Commander. 226 00:23:06,298 --> 00:23:09,538 I am sure someone is inciting this behind the scenes. 227 00:23:11,278 --> 00:23:13,098 Resign from the position. 228 00:23:13,098 --> 00:23:14,598 Your Majesty! 229 00:23:14,598 --> 00:23:16,868 How could you say that so easily? 230 00:23:16,868 --> 00:23:18,948 Hyungnim. 231 00:23:18,948 --> 00:23:22,068 Has the Queen ever been wrong? 232 00:23:22,068 --> 00:23:24,228 Let us do what she says this time. 233 00:23:24,228 --> 00:23:26,208 - Still, even so! - Come on, Hyungnim. 234 00:23:26,208 --> 00:23:29,668 Your Majesty, Princess Hyosun is here. 235 00:23:29,668 --> 00:23:33,478 - Princess Hyosun! - How dare you barge in here! 236 00:23:36,318 --> 00:23:38,768 Let us talk again later. 237 00:23:53,958 --> 00:23:55,988 What do you want? 238 00:23:55,988 --> 00:23:59,948 My Bi cannot become king anyway. 239 00:23:59,948 --> 00:24:03,178 Must I listen to you looking up? 240 00:24:03,178 --> 00:24:06,238 Therefore, I will not have him study so hard. 241 00:24:06,238 --> 00:24:08,768 This is the matter of educating a prince. 242 00:24:08,768 --> 00:24:10,838 Your opinion does not matter. 243 00:24:10,838 --> 00:24:14,238 Why are you so harsh only to my Bi? 244 00:24:15,498 --> 00:24:20,108 I do not know why I need to explain all this to you, 245 00:24:20,108 --> 00:24:22,618 but Bi has not received proper education up until now. 246 00:24:22,618 --> 00:24:27,238 If he is to not impede the other princes' education and keep up with them, 247 00:24:27,238 --> 00:24:29,198 is this not the only way? 248 00:24:29,198 --> 00:24:30,788 Impede? 249 00:24:31,608 --> 00:24:33,138 That is not it. 250 00:24:33,138 --> 00:24:36,448 You just dislike me, Your Majesty. 251 00:24:37,448 --> 00:24:40,578 How could I like you? 252 00:24:40,578 --> 00:24:43,218 That is why you hit him like that. 253 00:24:43,218 --> 00:24:46,768 You say I hit the child because I dislike you? 254 00:24:46,768 --> 00:24:48,108 That is right. 255 00:24:48,108 --> 00:24:52,558 Because you could not endure the fact that I was loved by the King. 256 00:24:52,558 --> 00:24:54,248 You have lost your mind. 257 00:24:54,248 --> 00:24:58,488 That is why you took out your anger on the child. 258 00:25:04,008 --> 00:25:06,158 I know you. 259 00:25:06,158 --> 00:25:08,438 You received favor from me. 260 00:25:08,438 --> 00:25:10,178 However, 261 00:25:10,178 --> 00:25:14,178 you must want to take sole possession of the King's affection, even if you trample me. 262 00:25:14,178 --> 00:25:15,698 Thus, 263 00:25:15,698 --> 00:25:18,418 I must become a bad person to you. 264 00:25:18,418 --> 00:25:20,688 Someone who deserves to be trampled. 265 00:25:20,688 --> 00:25:25,668 That way, you will feel less guilty about it. 266 00:25:27,138 --> 00:25:29,328 If you are so superior, 267 00:25:30,558 --> 00:25:34,538 and know the world as if it is in the palm of your hands, 268 00:25:34,538 --> 00:25:38,178 why did you make His Majesty lonely? 269 00:25:38,178 --> 00:25:40,738 Is that why you secretly slept with His Majesty 270 00:25:40,738 --> 00:25:44,138 back when he was Prince Jeongan? [Prince Jeongan: Yi Bang Won's title as a prince] 271 00:25:44,138 --> 00:25:45,438 Yes. 272 00:25:45,438 --> 00:25:49,938 I felt bad watching him endure his fierce madam and his imposing in-laws. 273 00:25:49,938 --> 00:25:53,058 - Shut your mouth! - His Majesty said 274 00:25:53,058 --> 00:25:58,328 he felt suffocated while living with the Min family when he was young. 275 00:26:03,748 --> 00:26:06,328 Your Majesty, we will be entering. 276 00:26:09,068 --> 00:26:12,188 Y-Y-Your Majesty. 277 00:26:13,538 --> 00:26:18,828 Get this girl out of my sight now! 278 00:26:20,008 --> 00:26:21,818 Princess... 279 00:26:36,418 --> 00:26:38,538 Your Majesty. 280 00:26:49,618 --> 00:26:51,278 Who are you? 281 00:26:53,348 --> 00:26:56,038 I am a court maid who is to serve Princess Hyosun. 282 00:26:56,038 --> 00:26:58,338 I have not heard anything of it. Turn back! 283 00:26:58,338 --> 00:27:00,318 What is with all the ruckus? 284 00:27:01,098 --> 00:27:03,728 - This woman- - Enough. I already checked her. 285 00:27:03,728 --> 00:27:05,168 Let her in. 286 00:27:05,168 --> 00:27:06,358 Yes, sir. 287 00:27:07,118 --> 00:27:08,578 Wait! 288 00:27:09,578 --> 00:27:11,768 - Let her be. - Yes. 289 00:27:13,058 --> 00:27:15,968 How could he be so inflexible? 290 00:27:24,238 --> 00:27:29,408 The King says he will come to your quarters, Princess. 291 00:27:29,408 --> 00:27:32,938 But I am thinking of giving an excuse to reschedule for another day. 292 00:27:32,938 --> 00:27:34,498 Why? 293 00:27:35,808 --> 00:27:39,648 No, I will serve the King tonight. 294 00:27:39,648 --> 00:27:40,948 Princess. 295 00:27:40,948 --> 00:27:45,978 Is it not the duty of a concubine to serve His Majesty whenever he wants? 296 00:27:51,868 --> 00:27:53,708 Goodness... 297 00:27:54,838 --> 00:27:56,888 You did well. 298 00:27:56,888 --> 00:27:59,438 You also bore him a prince. 299 00:27:59,438 --> 00:28:01,388 You do not need to be afraid of her. 300 00:28:01,388 --> 00:28:03,758 I will not be afraid of her. 301 00:28:05,218 --> 00:28:07,648 Whether it is face powder, blush, or eyebrow makeup, 302 00:28:07,648 --> 00:28:10,968 I brought you the best of Joseon. 303 00:28:11,948 --> 00:28:15,198 And this is a fragrant knot accessory. 304 00:28:15,198 --> 00:28:16,708 It contains musk. 305 00:28:16,708 --> 00:28:18,558 Please try smelling it. 306 00:28:24,268 --> 00:28:29,268 It is the scent that drives men crazy in bed. 307 00:28:30,638 --> 00:28:36,228 Now, all you have to do is wrap the King inside of your skirt 308 00:28:36,228 --> 00:28:40,828 and prevent him from escaping your grasp. 309 00:28:42,888 --> 00:28:45,578 Favored Court Lady* is here. (It means one who's been graced by the king) 310 00:28:57,518 --> 00:28:59,718 Did you call for me? [Court Lady Seungeun (Favored), Chae Ryeong] 311 00:29:00,818 --> 00:29:05,858 Now that you are properly dressed, I see you are also quite pretty. 312 00:29:07,088 --> 00:29:08,848 How did you end up... 313 00:29:08,848 --> 00:29:14,528 Who would dare do this to the concubine whom the King loves? 314 00:29:17,318 --> 00:29:19,668 I am a court maid. 315 00:29:19,668 --> 00:29:21,918 I am a servant of the Princess. 316 00:29:21,918 --> 00:29:24,498 Oh, I see. 317 00:29:25,888 --> 00:29:29,928 Since you have served Her Majesty for a long time, you probably know well 318 00:29:29,928 --> 00:29:33,328 that she is a very confident person. 319 00:29:33,328 --> 00:29:35,448 For her, her thoughts are the standard, 320 00:29:35,448 --> 00:29:38,508 and everything else that differs from them is wrong. 321 00:29:39,908 --> 00:29:43,198 I am no longer the Yeong Sil of the past. 322 00:29:43,198 --> 00:29:45,078 With that said, let me ask you. 323 00:29:45,078 --> 00:29:49,028 You and I have to join forces for us to live in this palace 324 00:29:49,028 --> 00:29:52,328 without being pushed around by the Queen. 325 00:29:57,208 --> 00:30:02,788 If you had to pick between Her Majesty and me, who would you pick? 326 00:30:03,878 --> 00:30:09,138 Of course, it will be more advantageous for you to stand with the Princess. 327 00:30:09,138 --> 00:30:12,378 Everyone in the palace knows 328 00:30:12,378 --> 00:30:16,708 with whom the King's affection lies. 329 00:30:35,588 --> 00:30:37,948 Favored Court Lady. 330 00:30:37,948 --> 00:30:39,908 What is it? 331 00:30:50,048 --> 00:30:53,628 If you do not want to grow old and die alone in the backroom 332 00:30:54,708 --> 00:30:57,328 you should pick the right side. 333 00:30:59,458 --> 00:31:01,548 What... 334 00:31:01,548 --> 00:31:03,868 do you mean by that? 335 00:31:03,868 --> 00:31:05,928 Just because you were favored by the king once 336 00:31:05,928 --> 00:31:09,418 does not mean you have gained the entire world. 337 00:31:09,418 --> 00:31:14,068 If you make the wrong move, you may end up making enemies of everyone, 338 00:31:14,068 --> 00:31:16,908 before getting cast aside. 339 00:31:34,568 --> 00:31:39,278 If you make the wrong move, you may end up making enemies of everyone, 340 00:31:39,278 --> 00:31:42,658 before getting cast aside. 341 00:31:42,658 --> 00:31:48,238 If you had to pick between Her Majesty and me, who would you pick? 342 00:32:05,948 --> 00:32:09,518 My Lady! My Lady! 343 00:32:09,518 --> 00:32:12,288 My Lady, where are you going? 344 00:32:12,288 --> 00:32:14,608 My Lady, My Lady. 345 00:32:15,988 --> 00:32:17,858 My Lady, My Lady. 346 00:32:17,858 --> 00:32:19,568 My Lady! 347 00:32:20,368 --> 00:32:22,458 What is going on? 348 00:32:22,458 --> 00:32:23,678 No, you cannot enter. 349 00:32:23,678 --> 00:32:25,268 - Your Majesty! - You cannot enter! 350 00:32:25,268 --> 00:32:27,138 - It is me, Chae Ryeong! - You cannot enter! 351 00:32:27,138 --> 00:32:29,678 - Your Majesty! - You cannot enter! 352 00:32:37,868 --> 00:32:43,408 I want to serve you like before, Your Majesty. 353 00:32:44,408 --> 00:32:47,978 After you saved me that day, 354 00:32:47,978 --> 00:32:51,748 I promised to stay by your side even to my death. 355 00:32:55,378 --> 00:32:58,038 Your Majesty, 356 00:32:58,038 --> 00:33:03,548 did you not say that it was not my fault that His Majesty took me? 357 00:33:10,628 --> 00:33:12,328 Your Majesty... 358 00:33:12,328 --> 00:33:14,908 Your Majesty, I will enter. 359 00:33:18,248 --> 00:33:19,598 Your Majesty. 360 00:33:19,598 --> 00:33:22,898 What have you been doing all this time? 361 00:33:22,898 --> 00:33:25,668 This court lady who received the favor of the King 362 00:33:25,668 --> 00:33:28,728 is running amok like this 363 00:33:28,728 --> 00:33:31,208 not knowing her status has changed. 364 00:33:32,008 --> 00:33:38,128 Will you concern me with His Majesty's messy women problems? 365 00:33:38,128 --> 00:33:40,298 I apologize, Your Majesty. 366 00:33:40,298 --> 00:33:44,428 If this ever happens again, you will have to forfeit your position. 367 00:33:44,428 --> 00:33:49,108 I will... I will make sure this never happens again. 368 00:33:49,108 --> 00:33:51,258 Please take her back. 369 00:33:51,258 --> 00:33:53,988 - Your Majesty. - Take her back. 370 00:33:53,988 --> 00:33:56,308 Your Majesty... 371 00:33:56,308 --> 00:33:58,498 Your Majesty! 372 00:34:03,958 --> 00:34:06,098 Your Majesty... 373 00:34:08,188 --> 00:34:10,178 Your Majesty... 374 00:34:13,278 --> 00:34:15,268 Your Majesty! 375 00:34:15,268 --> 00:34:17,498 Your Majesty! 376 00:34:27,548 --> 00:34:29,818 Your Majesty, you abandoned me! 377 00:34:29,818 --> 00:34:32,498 She did not abandon you. Rather, she gave you a wake-up call. 378 00:34:32,498 --> 00:34:34,988 If you are Favored Court Lady, you are now His Majesty's woman, 379 00:34:34,988 --> 00:34:37,268 not a servant of the Queen's palace. 380 00:34:40,848 --> 00:34:45,368 You have to think that way to keep living in this palace. 381 00:34:48,438 --> 00:34:49,938 Take her to her quarters. 382 00:34:49,938 --> 00:34:51,698 Yes. 383 00:35:13,568 --> 00:35:16,158 I heard the news about Favored Court Lady. 384 00:35:16,158 --> 00:35:19,078 I heard the Queen was furious. 385 00:35:19,078 --> 00:35:21,728 You are supposed to be the Attendant Lady of the King's palace. 386 00:35:21,728 --> 00:35:25,268 Have you not told Favored Court Lady how she should conduct herself 387 00:35:25,268 --> 00:35:28,248 after she has received the favor of the King? 388 00:35:29,358 --> 00:35:31,008 Oh. 389 00:35:31,008 --> 00:35:32,618 Oh? 390 00:35:34,128 --> 00:35:37,498 How are you in your position with that mentality? 391 00:35:40,678 --> 00:35:42,338 Also, 392 00:35:42,338 --> 00:35:46,008 I heard you discreetly placed your brother on the suppliers' list providing goods to the palace. 393 00:35:46,008 --> 00:35:48,158 Is it true? 394 00:35:48,158 --> 00:35:49,988 He meets the qualifications. 395 00:35:49,988 --> 00:35:53,168 Are you saying he cannot because he is my brother? 396 00:35:54,408 --> 00:35:57,498 Everything has principles and procedures. 397 00:35:57,498 --> 00:35:59,858 And that judgment is for me to make. 398 00:35:59,858 --> 00:36:01,148 This isn't the first time, either! 399 00:36:01,148 --> 00:36:02,828 - Court Lady Jeong. - I am tired. You should go. 400 00:36:02,828 --> 00:36:05,208 - Court Lady Jeong! - Go! 401 00:36:06,208 --> 00:36:09,158 Did I not say I am tired today? 402 00:36:22,968 --> 00:36:25,338 Your Majesty, you abandoned me! 403 00:36:25,338 --> 00:36:28,048 She did not abandon you. Rather, she gave you a wake-up call. 404 00:36:28,048 --> 00:36:30,488 If you are Favored Court Lady, you are now His Majesty's woman, 405 00:36:30,488 --> 00:36:32,748 not a servant of the Queen's palace. 406 00:37:07,208 --> 00:37:09,098 Was it the Queen? 407 00:37:13,368 --> 00:37:15,138 Did you get hit? 408 00:37:17,668 --> 00:37:18,908 It is nothing. 409 00:37:18,908 --> 00:37:20,798 Tell me. 410 00:37:22,548 --> 00:37:25,118 It is a matter between women. 411 00:38:02,888 --> 00:38:05,028 I do not want to grow old 412 00:38:06,328 --> 00:38:09,578 and die alone in the backroom, forgotten. 413 00:38:10,588 --> 00:38:12,808 What do you mean by that? 414 00:38:15,128 --> 00:38:21,508 Create an opportunity for His Majesty to seek me. 415 00:38:26,428 --> 00:38:30,398 That is something for His Majesty to decide. 416 00:38:30,398 --> 00:38:33,488 I just carry out his will. 417 00:38:48,198 --> 00:38:50,288 This was... 418 00:38:51,288 --> 00:38:53,728 given to me by the Queen. 419 00:39:27,918 --> 00:39:29,898 What happened? 420 00:39:29,898 --> 00:39:35,008 It would be breaking custom to speak about matters involving my superior. 421 00:39:35,008 --> 00:39:37,858 So you are saying you cannot tell me? 422 00:39:37,858 --> 00:39:40,368 Even though the Princess's face was bruised, 423 00:39:40,368 --> 00:39:43,008 nobody can tell me anything? 424 00:39:45,498 --> 00:39:48,168 I hear the Princess privately summoned the Favored Court Lady 425 00:39:48,168 --> 00:39:51,618 to tell her everything in detail. 426 00:39:51,618 --> 00:39:53,438 Are you referring to Chae Ryeong? 427 00:39:53,438 --> 00:39:55,628 That is correct. 428 00:39:58,138 --> 00:39:59,838 All right. 429 00:40:01,588 --> 00:40:04,598 You will resign from the Middle Army Commander position? 430 00:40:04,598 --> 00:40:06,888 Yes, Your Majesty. 431 00:40:06,888 --> 00:40:11,958 I feel that perhaps my chronic stomach pain is a result of my heavy duties. 432 00:40:12,958 --> 00:40:16,068 You have done much for me, Yeoganggun. 433 00:40:16,068 --> 00:40:20,838 I feel bad that you may have overexerted yourself because of it, 434 00:40:20,838 --> 00:40:23,398 but stay by my side if possible. 435 00:40:25,838 --> 00:40:27,328 No, Your Majesty. 436 00:40:27,328 --> 00:40:29,538 My ailment is severe. 437 00:40:31,888 --> 00:40:33,688 Is that so? 438 00:40:37,248 --> 00:40:40,658 I suppose health is most important. 439 00:40:40,658 --> 00:40:43,708 Then, you may leave and focus your efforts on improving your health. 440 00:40:43,708 --> 00:40:46,028 I will call for you again. 441 00:40:46,028 --> 00:40:48,668 Your grace knows no bounds. 442 00:40:52,368 --> 00:40:59,098 Your Majesty, Taesangwang, residing in Soyo Mountain, has sent a messenger. 443 00:40:59,098 --> 00:41:00,808 What did you say? 444 00:41:00,808 --> 00:41:03,668 The main hall renovations at Hoeamsa Temple are complete, 445 00:41:03,668 --> 00:41:05,988 so he will offer up a metal bell as a tribute. 446 00:41:05,988 --> 00:41:10,418 He requests Your Majesty's presence at that event. 447 00:41:10,418 --> 00:41:11,948 My father said that? 448 00:41:11,948 --> 00:41:13,498 Yes. 449 00:41:20,028 --> 00:41:23,938 You say that he had a metal bell made in Gaegyeong? 450 00:41:23,938 --> 00:41:25,838 Yes. 451 00:41:25,838 --> 00:41:30,668 Not only that but on the metal bell were inscriptions 452 00:41:30,668 --> 00:41:34,878 to commemorate the late Queen Dowager, 453 00:41:34,878 --> 00:41:38,308 "Wang Hyeon Bi" and... [First queen of Joseon, Queen Shindeok, Lee Bang Won's stepmother] 454 00:41:38,308 --> 00:41:41,758 also the words "Crown Prince." 455 00:41:46,088 --> 00:41:48,388 But... 456 00:41:48,388 --> 00:41:50,688 something seems off. 457 00:41:50,688 --> 00:41:52,898 What seems off? 458 00:41:52,898 --> 00:41:55,008 She is Her Majesty. 459 00:41:56,318 --> 00:41:58,068 Your Majesty. 460 00:41:58,068 --> 00:42:01,448 What are you saying seems off? 461 00:42:01,448 --> 00:42:03,228 Well, 462 00:42:03,228 --> 00:42:06,628 the man who did the inscribing on the metal bell 463 00:42:06,628 --> 00:42:09,678 said it looked like it was made only halfway. 464 00:42:12,278 --> 00:42:15,178 It looked like it was made only halfway... 465 00:42:15,178 --> 00:42:16,828 Yes. 466 00:42:21,038 --> 00:42:24,328 If you find out anything more, 467 00:42:24,328 --> 00:42:27,278 you better tell me without delay. 468 00:42:29,048 --> 00:42:32,938 Yes, Your Majesty. 469 00:42:36,798 --> 00:42:41,168 Offering an unfinished metal bell to Buddha... 470 00:42:41,168 --> 00:42:43,188 Something does not seem right. 471 00:42:47,108 --> 00:42:50,758 There is definitely something there. 472 00:42:50,758 --> 00:42:52,518 Please find out what it is. 473 00:42:52,518 --> 00:42:55,258 Yes, I understand. 474 00:42:55,258 --> 00:42:56,698 All right, then. 475 00:43:12,138 --> 00:43:13,738 Your Majesty. 476 00:43:15,838 --> 00:43:18,898 Hoeamsa is where prayers were offered for the two princes 477 00:43:18,898 --> 00:43:22,098 and his son-in-law, who died in the Year of the Yellow Tiger. 478 00:43:22,098 --> 00:43:23,918 This is a nation of Neo-Confucianism. 479 00:43:23,918 --> 00:43:27,708 He asked Your Majesty to come to a Buddhist ritual ceremony. 480 00:43:27,708 --> 00:43:29,438 Is that not strange? 481 00:43:29,438 --> 00:43:32,848 That thought did cross my mind. 482 00:43:32,848 --> 00:43:35,918 But I lack a justification for rejecting my father's request. 483 00:43:35,918 --> 00:43:40,358 Moreover, an envoy from Ming is also coming. 484 00:43:43,558 --> 00:43:47,878 Then, I will heighten the security. 485 00:43:47,878 --> 00:43:51,878 We will prevent anyone with weapons from entering 486 00:43:51,878 --> 00:43:57,238 and make sure not even a mouse can get in without authorization. 487 00:44:07,298 --> 00:44:11,168 Why did you come out when it is so late? 488 00:44:12,678 --> 00:44:14,158 Mother. 489 00:44:14,158 --> 00:44:17,258 I am just so upset. 490 00:44:17,258 --> 00:44:19,638 Goodness, this woman. 491 00:44:19,638 --> 00:44:23,518 If anyone is upset, Her Majesty would be the most upset one. 492 00:44:23,518 --> 00:44:25,478 And even Chae Ryeong! 493 00:44:25,478 --> 00:44:28,888 Has he not gone too far? 494 00:44:32,028 --> 00:44:37,988 Your Majesty, it appears that now is a time for us to humble ourselves. 495 00:44:37,988 --> 00:44:39,548 Thus, 496 00:44:40,548 --> 00:44:43,708 do not be too bothered by what happened with Yeoganggun. 497 00:44:43,708 --> 00:44:45,528 Yes, Father. 498 00:44:47,398 --> 00:44:49,358 You do not need to cry. 499 00:44:49,358 --> 00:44:52,818 We have the princes anyway. 500 00:44:52,818 --> 00:44:55,738 Yes. Yes. 501 00:44:55,738 --> 00:44:57,288 All right. 502 00:45:11,618 --> 00:45:13,908 What do you mean it was unfinished? 503 00:45:13,908 --> 00:45:15,648 What do you mean by that? 504 00:45:15,648 --> 00:45:17,528 What is a metal bell? 505 00:45:17,528 --> 00:45:21,808 It is called a metal bell because it makes a ringing sound as smooth as silk. 506 00:45:21,808 --> 00:45:24,628 But that thing. That thing is missing. 507 00:45:24,628 --> 00:45:29,238 How could it be when it is a precious tribute the Taesangwang is offering to Buddha? 508 00:45:29,238 --> 00:45:31,548 What do you mean that thing is missing? 509 00:45:33,468 --> 00:45:35,328 The metal bell is... 510 00:45:48,278 --> 00:45:50,148 Tell me. 511 00:45:51,868 --> 00:45:56,748 I can only speak my own thoughts. 512 00:45:56,748 --> 00:46:02,918 If what I say results in deciding who is right and wrong, 513 00:46:02,918 --> 00:46:05,328 I will not be able to retain my life. 514 00:46:05,328 --> 00:46:07,878 I will guarantee your life. 515 00:46:08,878 --> 00:46:13,958 Both of them are my superiors whom I serve. 516 00:46:15,198 --> 00:46:17,498 So, 517 00:46:17,498 --> 00:46:19,928 you cannot tell me? 518 00:46:21,608 --> 00:46:23,818 Please kill me. 519 00:46:35,208 --> 00:46:38,128 I wonder if the Queen was 520 00:46:38,128 --> 00:46:42,798 deeply distressed after Yeoganggun's departure. 521 00:46:46,448 --> 00:46:48,738 Did the Queen say that? 522 00:46:48,738 --> 00:46:50,608 No. 523 00:46:50,608 --> 00:46:53,248 She was especially sensitive that day, 524 00:46:53,248 --> 00:46:56,738 so I just tried to figure out why. 525 00:46:58,448 --> 00:47:03,758 Do my brothers-in-law still visit the Queen's palace often? 526 00:47:05,288 --> 00:47:07,288 That is so. 527 00:47:10,328 --> 00:47:15,738 Did you hear what the Queen discussed with them? 528 00:47:17,488 --> 00:47:20,148 Tell me exactly as you heard it. 529 00:47:21,778 --> 00:47:23,968 I said, tell me! 530 00:47:26,778 --> 00:47:28,308 Then, 531 00:47:29,848 --> 00:47:35,318 will you come visit my quarters at least two times a month? 532 00:47:40,154 --> 00:47:41,764 Were you not... 533 00:47:42,814 --> 00:47:46,324 the girl whom the Queen valued the most? 534 00:48:08,814 --> 00:48:16,094 His Majesty likes his ear being warmly caressed while he sleeps. 535 00:48:53,881 --> 00:48:59,191 I am embarrassed by what happened involving Yeong Sil. 536 00:51:02,221 --> 00:51:05,351 You have traveled a long way to come here. 537 00:51:13,781 --> 00:51:15,501 Your Majesty. 538 00:51:16,991 --> 00:51:22,671 A long time ago, a king once said 539 00:51:25,741 --> 00:51:28,911 the heavens raise up a king 540 00:51:30,351 --> 00:51:33,791 not because it loves the king, 541 00:51:39,211 --> 00:51:42,251 but for the benefit of all the people. 542 00:51:43,221 --> 00:51:46,341 I am not sure what you mean. 543 00:51:48,721 --> 00:51:52,551 I was just thinking for a moment 544 00:51:54,891 --> 00:51:58,131 about what I should do for all the people. 545 00:53:09,421 --> 00:53:13,881 Perhaps it is because you are at Hoeamsa, but you seem peaceful. 546 00:53:21,081 --> 00:53:25,751 We are touched that you invited us to such a meaningful event, Father. 547 00:53:28,521 --> 00:53:30,771 How admirable. 548 00:53:45,401 --> 00:53:46,501 What do you want? 549 00:53:46,501 --> 00:53:50,171 I-I came to see the Queen. 550 00:53:50,171 --> 00:53:51,541 You cannot enter. 551 00:53:51,541 --> 00:53:53,661 P-Please let me enter. 552 00:53:53,661 --> 00:53:55,321 I have to enter! 553 00:53:55,321 --> 00:53:56,951 It is a matter of importance! 554 00:53:56,951 --> 00:53:58,451 Please, let me enter! 555 00:53:58,451 --> 00:54:00,961 - Go away! Get lost! - Please! 556 00:54:00,961 --> 00:54:02,851 P-Please! 557 00:54:02,851 --> 00:54:04,591 - Go away! - Your Majesty! 558 00:54:04,591 --> 00:54:07,051 - Your Majesty! - What is going on! 559 00:55:17,401 --> 00:55:21,171 Your Majesty, I have something urgent to tell you. 560 00:55:40,211 --> 00:55:41,941 What is it? 561 00:55:44,581 --> 00:55:46,771 The object that is inside 562 00:55:48,141 --> 00:55:52,471 is not a metal bell. 563 00:57:26,131 --> 00:57:28,451 You have to stop! 564 00:57:28,451 --> 00:57:30,961 You must not! 565 00:58:09,751 --> 00:58:12,391 [The Queen Who Crowns] 566 00:58:12,391 --> 00:58:21,141 ♫ Only the moonlight lights up the entire mountain ♫ 567 00:58:21,141 --> 00:58:31,401 ♫ Oh, heavens, holding your breath from being shy ♫ 568 00:58:31,401 --> 00:58:41,071 ♫ Until the day breaks ♫ 569 00:58:41,071 --> 00:58:48,271 ♫ We are separated, and I sing alone ♫ 570 00:58:48,271 --> 00:58:51,851 My cause is hatred! 571 00:58:51,851 --> 00:58:53,791 Are you saying there are sympathizing forces? 572 00:58:53,791 --> 00:58:55,571 Confess! 573 00:58:55,571 --> 00:58:58,591 Did I not say I will handle it? I, as King! 574 00:58:58,591 --> 00:59:00,291 Did I not say I will take care of it! 575 00:59:00,291 --> 00:59:03,241 You should see the reality with a level head. 576 00:59:03,241 --> 00:59:06,421 You must report everything to me alone. 577 00:59:06,421 --> 00:59:11,711 If I agree to do so, what will Your Majesty give me in return? 578 00:59:11,711 --> 00:59:14,701 Let us discuss the procedures of deposing the Queen.