1 00:00:20,950 --> 00:00:25,790 [Cha Joo Young / Lee Hyun Wook] 2 00:00:36,110 --> 00:00:38,880 [The Queen Who Crowns] 3 00:00:38,880 --> 00:00:41,070 [This drama is a fictional story based on historical figures and events and may differ from actual historical records.] 4 00:00:41,070 --> 00:00:42,630 [Filming of animals or child actors followed production guidelines.] 5 00:00:45,663 --> 00:00:48,783 [Previously...] Hoeamsa is where prayers were offered for the two princes 6 00:00:48,783 --> 00:00:51,983 and his son-in-law, who died in the Year of the Yellow Tiger. 7 00:00:51,983 --> 00:00:53,763 This is a nation of Neo-Confucianism. 8 00:00:53,763 --> 00:00:57,573 He asked Your Majesty to come to a Buddhist ritual ceremony. 9 00:00:57,573 --> 00:00:59,463 Is that not strange? 10 00:00:59,463 --> 00:01:01,833 Then, I will heighten the security. [Hoeamsa] 11 00:01:01,833 --> 00:01:05,823 We will prevent anyone with weapons from entering 12 00:01:05,823 --> 00:01:10,863 and make sure not even a mouse can get in without authorization. 13 00:01:11,843 --> 00:01:15,073 A long time ago, a king once said [Yi Seong Gye, Taesangwang (Yi Bang Won's father)] 14 00:01:18,303 --> 00:01:21,353 the heavens raise up a king 15 00:01:22,803 --> 00:01:26,353 not because it loves the king, 16 00:01:27,893 --> 00:01:31,113 but for the benefit of all the people. 17 00:01:32,253 --> 00:01:34,463 I am not sure what you mean. 18 00:01:34,463 --> 00:01:38,453 I was just thinking for a moment 19 00:01:38,453 --> 00:01:41,813 about what I should do for all the people. 20 00:01:41,813 --> 00:01:46,343 We are touched that you invited us to such a meaningful event, Father. 21 00:01:53,103 --> 00:01:54,213 What is it? 22 00:01:54,213 --> 00:01:58,943 The object that is inside is not a metal bell. 23 00:02:12,753 --> 00:02:15,073 You have to stop! 24 00:02:15,073 --> 00:02:17,583 You must not! 25 00:02:35,513 --> 00:02:36,863 Your Majesty! 26 00:02:36,863 --> 00:02:38,463 Your Majesty! 27 00:02:38,463 --> 00:02:40,343 Your Majesty! 28 00:02:57,913 --> 00:02:59,643 Your Majesty! 29 00:03:00,613 --> 00:03:02,283 Your Majesty! 30 00:03:03,553 --> 00:03:06,723 Your Majesty! Your Majesty! 31 00:03:06,723 --> 00:03:08,873 Arrest him! 32 00:03:17,823 --> 00:03:21,603 Perhaps this is the will of the heavens. 33 00:03:24,943 --> 00:03:26,743 Stop! 34 00:03:33,263 --> 00:03:35,593 I said, stop! 35 00:03:43,503 --> 00:03:46,253 Wait. Your Majesty. 36 00:03:48,163 --> 00:03:49,703 Move aside. 37 00:03:49,703 --> 00:03:51,393 Yes. 38 00:03:58,023 --> 00:04:00,863 What do you desire to gain by killing me? 39 00:04:00,863 --> 00:04:02,883 Go back. 40 00:04:03,913 --> 00:04:06,573 Do you hate me so much that you want to kill me? 41 00:04:06,573 --> 00:04:08,483 I said, go back. 42 00:04:08,483 --> 00:04:10,923 We should continue your offering of the metal bell. 43 00:04:10,923 --> 00:04:12,933 What did you say? 44 00:04:12,933 --> 00:04:15,653 Think of the people. 45 00:04:15,653 --> 00:04:20,403 Who will follow a king when his own father wants to kill him so badly? 46 00:04:24,503 --> 00:04:27,193 Did you just say the people? 47 00:04:27,193 --> 00:04:28,783 How dare you. 48 00:04:28,783 --> 00:04:31,653 The heavens raise up a king 49 00:04:31,653 --> 00:04:34,373 for the benefit of the people. 50 00:04:57,603 --> 00:05:00,693 I will continue the offering ceremony. 51 00:05:09,913 --> 00:05:12,153 When the offering ceremony ends, 52 00:05:13,263 --> 00:05:15,653 arrest Taesangwang. 53 00:05:20,603 --> 00:05:22,413 [Episode 3] 54 00:05:28,363 --> 00:05:31,223 Try rotating your shoulders. 55 00:05:36,453 --> 00:05:39,163 Take the medicine the royal pharmacy gives you. 56 00:05:39,163 --> 00:05:42,133 After a few days, you will get better. 57 00:05:42,133 --> 00:05:43,973 All right. 58 00:05:48,313 --> 00:05:49,803 Are you really all right? 59 00:05:49,803 --> 00:05:52,253 Did not the physician also say so? 60 00:05:52,253 --> 00:05:54,973 It only brushed by me. 61 00:05:54,973 --> 00:05:59,323 Father's iron mace flew straight at me 62 00:05:59,323 --> 00:06:02,063 when all the government officials were watching 63 00:06:02,063 --> 00:06:05,163 where I came to show my filial piety! 64 00:06:07,403 --> 00:06:09,393 How did you know? 65 00:06:10,813 --> 00:06:13,593 How did you know there was an iron mace in the metal bell box 66 00:06:13,593 --> 00:06:16,533 and that Father was trying to kill me? 67 00:06:18,863 --> 00:06:20,743 How did you know? 68 00:06:21,863 --> 00:06:24,083 I just... 69 00:06:24,083 --> 00:06:27,123 happened to find out by chance. 70 00:06:28,273 --> 00:06:30,863 Do not concern yourself over it. 71 00:06:34,893 --> 00:06:39,793 [Gaegyeong Suchang Palace] 72 00:06:39,793 --> 00:06:42,143 Who are the sympathizing forces? 73 00:06:45,723 --> 00:06:48,333 I do not want to have to chop off the soles of your feet. 74 00:06:48,333 --> 00:06:50,343 So please tell me the truth. 75 00:06:50,343 --> 00:06:52,803 Who are the sympathizing forces? 76 00:06:52,803 --> 00:06:53,953 Hurry up and tell me! 77 00:06:53,953 --> 00:06:55,673 I do not know. 78 00:06:57,573 --> 00:06:59,093 Your Majesty. 79 00:07:05,123 --> 00:07:07,353 Look carefully. 80 00:07:07,353 --> 00:07:09,593 You are next. 81 00:07:11,853 --> 00:07:14,943 Grab his face and make him look. 82 00:07:19,253 --> 00:07:22,483 This is impossible without any sympathizing forces. 83 00:07:22,483 --> 00:07:23,723 Who are they? 84 00:07:23,723 --> 00:07:25,503 I do not know. 85 00:07:29,073 --> 00:07:31,523 Confess! 86 00:07:43,873 --> 00:07:46,783 Ga... byeol... cho. 87 00:07:46,783 --> 00:07:48,913 Did you say Gabyeolcho? 88 00:07:48,913 --> 00:07:51,143 [Gabyeolcho: Tae Jo Yi Seong Gye's private army] 89 00:07:51,143 --> 00:07:54,793 Yes, yes, that is right. 90 00:08:02,113 --> 00:08:05,493 There are Gabyeolcho in the Three Armies. [Three Armies: Early Joseon central army organization] 91 00:08:07,433 --> 00:08:09,093 Then... 92 00:08:10,343 --> 00:08:12,593 after killing me, 93 00:08:13,323 --> 00:08:16,263 the Gabyeolcho would take over the palace? 94 00:08:20,733 --> 00:08:24,743 There are Gabyeolcho gathering under Jo Sa Eui at Dongbukmyeon. [Jo Sa Eui: Queen Shindeok's relative] 95 00:08:25,963 --> 00:08:28,683 Is this the will of Taesangwang? 96 00:08:28,683 --> 00:08:30,223 Yes. 97 00:08:30,223 --> 00:08:31,713 Why? 98 00:08:31,713 --> 00:08:34,333 He said when enough forces are gathered, 99 00:08:34,333 --> 00:08:37,933 they would come down and attack Gaegyeong. 100 00:08:56,823 --> 00:09:00,773 Father, Bang Won is here. 101 00:09:03,463 --> 00:09:08,183 You are a king who gets blood on his royal robes, I see. 102 00:09:08,183 --> 00:09:10,373 You cannot go anywhere. 103 00:09:10,373 --> 00:09:14,393 I should never have given birth to you. 104 00:09:16,303 --> 00:09:18,133 You are right. 105 00:09:18,133 --> 00:09:20,063 Why did you give birth to me? 106 00:09:20,063 --> 00:09:22,723 Why did you raise me? 107 00:09:22,723 --> 00:09:25,673 Why did you have me learn to read and write? 108 00:09:25,673 --> 00:09:30,103 And why were you so proud when I passed the state exam? 109 00:09:35,193 --> 00:09:36,563 How dare you. 110 00:09:36,563 --> 00:09:39,143 You made me this way, Father! 111 00:09:39,143 --> 00:09:42,613 Your finger always pointed to the top position, Father. 112 00:09:42,613 --> 00:09:45,363 I also lived believing that was best, 113 00:09:45,363 --> 00:09:47,293 and that is why I rose to that position. 114 00:09:47,293 --> 00:09:50,173 After all that, why! 115 00:09:50,173 --> 00:09:53,033 Why are you denying me now? 116 00:09:53,033 --> 00:09:54,953 Yes, you are not. 117 00:09:55,783 --> 00:09:58,213 Not presently, 118 00:09:58,213 --> 00:10:00,453 nor will you ever be. 119 00:10:00,453 --> 00:10:04,843 You will never be deserving. 120 00:10:04,843 --> 00:10:06,373 Father! 121 00:10:06,373 --> 00:10:07,963 I will... 122 00:10:10,013 --> 00:10:14,823 make sure to kill you 123 00:10:14,823 --> 00:10:19,013 and undo everything that went wrong. 124 00:10:27,653 --> 00:10:31,093 You will now have to live only in this palace. 125 00:10:32,313 --> 00:10:36,063 You will not be able to take one step outside of here. 126 00:10:36,063 --> 00:10:40,883 In this place, you will see how well 127 00:10:41,853 --> 00:10:45,243 the son you did not choose does. 128 00:10:45,243 --> 00:10:47,063 While seeing that, 129 00:10:48,063 --> 00:10:52,713 you will realize to your core that you are responsible 130 00:10:52,713 --> 00:10:55,983 for Bang Beon and Bang Seok's deaths, 131 00:10:55,983 --> 00:10:58,903 not I, Bang Won. 132 00:11:31,463 --> 00:11:33,253 Your Majesty... 133 00:11:47,263 --> 00:11:51,603 The King asked how I knew about the iron mace. 134 00:11:51,603 --> 00:11:54,453 What did you tell him? 135 00:11:54,453 --> 00:11:58,593 I told him I found out by chance, and he did not ask further. 136 00:11:58,593 --> 00:12:02,373 How about we hand over our intelligence network to him at this time? [Yeoganggun Min Mu Gu, Younger brother of Queen] 137 00:12:02,373 --> 00:12:04,143 We should not. [Yeoseonggun Min Mu Jil, Younger brother of Queen Won Gyeong] 138 00:12:04,143 --> 00:12:06,053 If we do, it will become an official agency 139 00:12:06,053 --> 00:12:10,253 and cannot assess the movements of the meritorious subjects and royal relatives. 140 00:12:10,253 --> 00:12:13,623 Pan Su* has a nationwide network. (Male shaman, usually blind) 141 00:12:13,623 --> 00:12:18,613 To distinguish allies and foes, we must know who is meeting whom. 142 00:12:18,613 --> 00:12:23,973 Is not our intelligence and having the wealth to support it our strength? 143 00:12:25,013 --> 00:12:30,903 For now, it may be better for the King not to know about this. 144 00:12:32,033 --> 00:12:33,903 You are right. 145 00:12:33,903 --> 00:12:36,603 I do not think now is the time yet. 146 00:12:54,453 --> 00:13:00,783 Her Majesty seems like someone who makes you lonely. 147 00:13:05,823 --> 00:13:08,833 I will comfort you. 148 00:13:14,033 --> 00:13:15,653 Yes. 149 00:13:17,383 --> 00:13:19,723 There is no one else but you. 150 00:13:30,433 --> 00:13:33,063 I will protect you. 151 00:13:43,763 --> 00:13:46,463 Stay far away from this place, all of you. 152 00:13:46,463 --> 00:13:48,303 Yes, My Lady. 153 00:13:59,023 --> 00:14:02,593 There is no one in front of this room now. 154 00:14:02,593 --> 00:14:05,313 Until you tell me to stop, 155 00:14:05,313 --> 00:14:08,093 I will guard the front. 156 00:14:40,883 --> 00:14:43,403 There were certain circumstances, 157 00:14:43,403 --> 00:14:47,023 but Taesangwang blessed the future of this nation 158 00:14:47,023 --> 00:14:50,583 while offering the metal bell at Hoeamsa. 159 00:14:50,583 --> 00:14:52,033 Yes, Sire. 160 00:14:52,033 --> 00:14:54,203 - Minister of Justice. - Yes. 161 00:14:54,203 --> 00:14:57,453 There is a rumor about a disgraceful incident at Hoeamsa. 162 00:14:57,453 --> 00:15:00,593 Find out who is spreading this rumor and punish them severely to prevent future rumors. 163 00:15:00,593 --> 00:15:02,803 Yes, Your Majesty. 164 00:15:02,803 --> 00:15:04,533 Secretary of Royal Orders. 165 00:15:04,533 --> 00:15:06,193 Yes. 166 00:15:07,933 --> 00:15:10,613 Based on strange information, the Queen 167 00:15:10,613 --> 00:15:16,053 upset my father, who was trying to offer a metal bell to Buddha 168 00:15:16,053 --> 00:15:18,613 and also ruined a rare chance for reconciliation between father and son. 169 00:15:18,613 --> 00:15:21,573 This is a clear act of filial impiety. 170 00:15:21,573 --> 00:15:23,143 Thus, 171 00:15:26,143 --> 00:15:28,953 let us discuss the procedures for deposing the Queen. 172 00:15:31,053 --> 00:15:33,023 Your Majesty... 173 00:15:52,053 --> 00:15:53,813 Your Majesty, it is me, Court Lady Seo. 174 00:15:53,813 --> 00:15:55,693 I will enter. 175 00:16:00,703 --> 00:16:04,283 I am sorry to say this, but His Majesty told the Secretary of Royal Orders 176 00:16:04,283 --> 00:16:07,493 to discuss procedures to depose the Queen. 177 00:16:08,693 --> 00:16:10,743 Your Majesty. 178 00:16:11,763 --> 00:16:16,493 He is afraid my authority might grow stronger after the recent incident at Hoeamsa, 179 00:16:16,493 --> 00:16:19,143 so he is trying to suppress my influence in advance. 180 00:16:19,143 --> 00:16:20,913 Thus, no need to make a fuss about it. 181 00:16:20,913 --> 00:16:25,713 Your Majesty, Yeoganggun and Yeoseonggun are here. 182 00:16:31,123 --> 00:16:33,103 Your Majesty. 183 00:16:40,413 --> 00:16:43,713 Court Lady, what happened? Deposing the queen? 184 00:16:43,713 --> 00:16:46,313 I know. [Court Lady Seungeun (Favored), Chae Ryeong] 185 00:16:46,313 --> 00:16:47,943 Is someone visiting her? 186 00:16:47,943 --> 00:16:50,873 Yes, her younger brothers. 187 00:16:50,873 --> 00:16:53,813 I will wait here and see her afterward. 188 00:16:53,813 --> 00:16:58,083 How could the King mention deposing the Queen unless he has gone mad? 189 00:16:58,083 --> 00:16:59,673 Yeoseonggun, watch your mouth. 190 00:16:59,673 --> 00:17:02,553 Watch my mouth? How could I? 191 00:17:02,553 --> 00:17:06,233 If it was not for Your Majesty, the King would have been struck by the iron mace and died! 192 00:17:06,233 --> 00:17:07,463 Yet depose the Queen? 193 00:17:07,463 --> 00:17:09,623 A father tried to kill his son. 194 00:17:09,623 --> 00:17:12,013 Should he not stop this news from spreading? 195 00:17:12,013 --> 00:17:14,223 Do you think that is possible? 196 00:17:14,223 --> 00:17:17,323 Not only that, why is he deposing the Queen to stop that? 197 00:17:17,323 --> 00:17:21,603 To show even if the Queen defies his father's will, she will be cast aside. 198 00:17:21,603 --> 00:17:23,863 He probably wanted to emphasize his filial loyalty. 199 00:17:23,863 --> 00:17:25,383 Is it not killing two birds with one stone? 200 00:17:25,383 --> 00:17:27,033 Since he needs legitimacy. 201 00:17:27,033 --> 00:17:28,913 How does that make sense? 202 00:17:28,913 --> 00:17:32,713 - After all we did to make him king! - Stop right there! 203 00:17:34,573 --> 00:17:36,483 I apologize. 204 00:17:41,113 --> 00:17:43,853 But this is what I find strange. 205 00:17:43,853 --> 00:17:46,653 Let us imagine the terrible hypothetical situation 206 00:17:46,653 --> 00:17:50,303 where the King was struck by Taesangwang's iron mace. 207 00:17:50,303 --> 00:17:55,113 Then, naturally, my Je would rise to the throne as the eldest prince. 208 00:17:55,113 --> 00:17:58,423 But would Taesangwang 209 00:17:58,423 --> 00:18:02,433 have thrown the iron mace to enthrone my Je? 210 00:18:03,383 --> 00:18:05,023 Then what? 211 00:18:06,633 --> 00:18:09,573 Are you saying there are sympathizing forces? 212 00:18:10,683 --> 00:18:14,923 There is probably a powerful sympathizing force in the palace. 213 00:18:14,923 --> 00:18:17,913 There are Gabyeolcho in the Three Armies as well. 214 00:18:17,913 --> 00:18:20,353 Are you referring to them? 215 00:18:21,293 --> 00:18:23,723 The one who can mobilize the Gabyeolcho. 216 00:18:23,723 --> 00:18:25,283 Then you mean... 217 00:18:29,903 --> 00:18:31,573 The Sangwang. 218 00:18:38,633 --> 00:18:42,793 The Sangwang was a fierce general [Yi Bang Gwa, Sangwang (Yi Bang Won's older brother, Jeongjong)] 219 00:18:42,793 --> 00:18:45,053 who used to fight in wars with Father. 220 00:18:45,053 --> 00:18:47,373 Are there not many former Gabyeolcho 221 00:18:47,373 --> 00:18:50,743 in the Three Armies, who still follow Sangwang? 222 00:18:50,743 --> 00:18:55,323 You mean, Sangwang was involved in the Hoeamsa- 223 00:19:05,283 --> 00:19:07,523 Is that what you are saying? 224 00:19:07,523 --> 00:19:09,623 It is only my hypothesis. 225 00:19:09,623 --> 00:19:13,493 But if you are able to figure this out, 226 00:19:13,493 --> 00:19:15,663 would the King not know this? 227 00:19:15,663 --> 00:19:20,553 The King probably does not want to consider such a possibility. 228 00:19:20,553 --> 00:19:24,553 If so, will he not have to raise his sword against another brother? 229 00:19:24,553 --> 00:19:26,523 Your Majesty, 230 00:19:26,523 --> 00:19:30,903 now that you mention it, I am reminded of something. 231 00:19:30,903 --> 00:19:35,833 Someone is going around meeting individually with former Gabyeolcho in the Three Armies. 232 00:19:35,833 --> 00:19:40,093 Supposedly, he has a burn mark on his face. 233 00:19:41,913 --> 00:19:44,613 He is probably Won Beom. [Won Beom, Yi Seong Gye's right-hand man] 234 00:19:45,223 --> 00:19:47,553 Secretly find out where he is 235 00:19:47,553 --> 00:19:50,863 and find out who he is meeting with. 236 00:19:58,713 --> 00:20:00,353 Your Majesty, 237 00:20:00,353 --> 00:20:03,963 Favored Court Lady is here. 238 00:20:03,963 --> 00:20:06,363 Your Majesty, it is me, Chae Ryeong. 239 00:20:06,363 --> 00:20:08,293 I came because I was worried. 240 00:20:08,293 --> 00:20:11,243 I will not be deposed from my position, 241 00:20:11,243 --> 00:20:13,733 so do not worry and go back. 242 00:20:13,733 --> 00:20:15,153 You should do so. 243 00:20:15,153 --> 00:20:19,963 Even when I told her about the potential deposition, she did not bat an eye. 244 00:20:19,963 --> 00:20:22,363 Even if that is so, 245 00:20:22,363 --> 00:20:25,623 I used to serve Your Majesty. 246 00:20:26,853 --> 00:20:29,243 So I should perform my duties. 247 00:20:29,243 --> 00:20:32,583 You must not leave in a rush like this. 248 00:20:32,583 --> 00:20:34,593 Shall I inform His Majesty? 249 00:20:34,593 --> 00:20:37,103 I am on my way to offer prayers for my brothers. 250 00:20:37,103 --> 00:20:38,773 There is no need to inform him. 251 00:20:38,773 --> 00:20:42,083 Taesangwang is also waiting for you, Sangwang. If you leave like this... 252 00:20:42,083 --> 00:20:44,713 I do not care. Do not come outside. 253 00:20:58,893 --> 00:21:01,193 Even if I serve the King in the future, 254 00:21:01,193 --> 00:21:03,903 that will not be my will. 255 00:21:07,283 --> 00:21:10,643 Have I ever blamed you for that? 256 00:21:10,643 --> 00:21:14,243 You speak thus, 257 00:21:14,243 --> 00:21:16,963 but you still distance yourself from me. 258 00:21:17,933 --> 00:21:24,063 Allow me to serve you close by your side as in the past, Your Majesty. 259 00:21:24,063 --> 00:21:27,373 You have already received the favor of the King. 260 00:21:27,373 --> 00:21:30,483 You are no longer Main Chamber Maid Chae Ryeong. 261 00:21:34,033 --> 00:21:36,053 Your Majesty. 262 00:21:36,053 --> 00:21:39,763 I am just Chae Ryeong. 263 00:21:39,763 --> 00:21:44,123 I am Chae Ryeong who served you a long time at your former residence in Chudong. 264 00:21:44,123 --> 00:21:46,273 Though I may give my body to the King, 265 00:21:46,273 --> 00:21:49,643 my heart belongs to Your Majesty. 266 00:21:51,513 --> 00:21:54,293 I have not changed. 267 00:22:00,113 --> 00:22:03,813 You have changed, I see. 268 00:22:31,133 --> 00:22:32,793 The news of His Majesty 269 00:22:32,793 --> 00:22:36,463 ordering to discuss deposing the Queen is widespread in the marketplace. 270 00:22:36,463 --> 00:22:38,313 [Princess Hyosun, Yeong Sil] 271 00:22:38,313 --> 00:22:41,533 They say his filial piety is to the point of casting aside his own wife. 272 00:22:41,533 --> 00:22:45,883 He will not be casting aside his wife. 273 00:22:45,883 --> 00:22:47,793 I know him very well. 274 00:22:47,793 --> 00:22:49,943 You never know what the future holds. 275 00:22:49,943 --> 00:22:55,533 Who would have known you would be lying here today, Princess? 276 00:23:01,303 --> 00:23:04,673 I want to erase the Queen from the King's heart, 277 00:23:04,673 --> 00:23:06,953 but I cannot figure out how. 278 00:23:06,953 --> 00:23:09,853 Be patient and wait. 279 00:23:09,853 --> 00:23:12,233 While he was Prince Jeongan, 280 00:23:12,233 --> 00:23:15,743 why do you think he sought you out? 281 00:23:15,743 --> 00:23:18,683 It is because you were comfortable. 282 00:23:18,683 --> 00:23:22,413 Eventually, men cast aside women 283 00:23:22,413 --> 00:23:25,183 who are burdensome. 284 00:23:25,183 --> 00:23:29,853 If that happens, that would be good for our baby prince. 285 00:23:31,843 --> 00:23:35,573 Well, what happened to the safflower blush we talked about last time? 286 00:23:35,573 --> 00:23:38,113 I will soon obtain it. 287 00:23:39,113 --> 00:23:41,673 Goodness, you are so pretty already. 288 00:23:41,673 --> 00:23:43,933 If you put that precious thing on, 289 00:23:43,933 --> 00:23:47,993 he will say Yang Guifei has reincarnated. 290 00:23:57,233 --> 00:23:59,053 I want to... 291 00:24:00,053 --> 00:24:02,453 give birth to a prince. 292 00:24:02,453 --> 00:24:03,863 Pardon? 293 00:24:03,863 --> 00:24:06,323 I must give birth to a prince. 294 00:24:06,323 --> 00:24:08,723 While I am still young and beautiful, 295 00:24:08,723 --> 00:24:14,113 I must give birth to a prince over and over again. 296 00:24:14,113 --> 00:24:16,703 Will you help me? 297 00:24:31,036 --> 00:24:32,896 You must endure it. 298 00:24:33,163 --> 00:24:37,136 Yes, I will endure it. 299 00:25:18,719 --> 00:25:22,039 Why are you here? 300 00:25:28,529 --> 00:25:31,589 Taesangwang keeps looking for me, 301 00:25:31,589 --> 00:25:36,399 and I can tell what Taesangwang will tell me to do if I see him. 302 00:25:36,399 --> 00:25:40,219 So I left the palace for a moment. [Nam Jeong: Yi Bang Gwa's right-hand man] 303 00:25:40,219 --> 00:25:47,589 The memorial tablets of those who died for me on the battlefronts are here. 304 00:25:47,589 --> 00:25:49,519 Sangwang. 305 00:25:49,519 --> 00:25:51,909 I thought about 306 00:25:51,909 --> 00:25:54,479 what to do if I had to come to 307 00:25:54,479 --> 00:25:58,489 Myeongbujeon again [Myeongbujeon: A temple where you pray for the dead] 308 00:25:58,489 --> 00:26:00,469 for the same reason. 309 00:26:03,259 --> 00:26:05,849 Do you not feel it is unfair at all? 310 00:26:08,329 --> 00:26:11,229 You lost the kingship to Bang Won. 311 00:26:14,309 --> 00:26:17,009 We will help you get it back. 312 00:26:17,009 --> 00:26:21,009 Just tell us you want it back. 313 00:26:21,009 --> 00:26:25,659 We will prepare everything by ourselves. 314 00:26:25,659 --> 00:26:27,849 Most importantly, 315 00:26:27,849 --> 00:26:30,219 that is what Taesangwang wants. 316 00:26:30,219 --> 00:26:32,679 I do not 317 00:26:32,679 --> 00:26:35,189 want any more of you to die. 318 00:26:35,189 --> 00:26:38,759 Why do you think we will die? 319 00:26:41,289 --> 00:26:43,309 Sangwang. 320 00:27:01,959 --> 00:27:04,499 The sunlight is harsh. 321 00:27:08,029 --> 00:27:11,009 If the sunlight is harsh, 322 00:27:11,009 --> 00:27:14,229 I should stay in the shade for a while. 323 00:27:14,229 --> 00:27:19,449 I am worried that shade will last forever. 324 00:27:19,449 --> 00:27:22,549 Are you worried that I will be deposed as Queen? 325 00:27:22,549 --> 00:27:24,949 How could you say such a thing? 326 00:27:24,949 --> 00:27:27,269 Do not worry so much. 327 00:27:30,029 --> 00:27:32,339 No matter what happens, 328 00:27:32,339 --> 00:27:35,109 I must look after the princes. 329 00:27:48,539 --> 00:27:50,959 [Yi Je, Grand Prince Yangnyeong] 330 00:27:50,959 --> 00:27:52,909 [Yi Bo, Grand Prince Hyoryeong] 331 00:27:55,859 --> 00:27:57,769 [Yi Do, Grand Prince Chungnyeong] 332 00:27:58,389 --> 00:28:01,179 [Yi Bi, Prince Jeongnyeong (Prince Hyosun's son)] 333 00:28:12,589 --> 00:28:16,089 You have not studied for a long time, 334 00:28:16,089 --> 00:28:17,809 but you have improved a lot. 335 00:28:17,809 --> 00:28:20,339 Father promised to give me 336 00:28:20,339 --> 00:28:24,439 a reward for every book I read. 337 00:28:24,439 --> 00:28:25,739 Is that so? 338 00:28:25,739 --> 00:28:28,989 He praises me and gives me snacks. 339 00:28:28,989 --> 00:28:32,609 Studying is starting to become more fun. 340 00:28:32,609 --> 00:28:35,779 I see. You did well. 341 00:28:35,779 --> 00:28:38,439 She says I did well. 342 00:28:39,259 --> 00:28:41,799 Yes, you did well. 343 00:28:41,799 --> 00:28:44,759 Did Father really give you snacks? 344 00:28:44,759 --> 00:28:46,279 Yeah! 345 00:28:46,279 --> 00:28:50,799 Your Majesty, His Majesty is here. 346 00:29:09,859 --> 00:29:13,049 Do not follow me any further. Wait here. 347 00:29:35,239 --> 00:29:38,369 After the incident at Hoeamsa last time, 348 00:29:38,369 --> 00:29:43,349 I asked you how you knew there was an iron mace in the box. 349 00:29:43,349 --> 00:29:47,569 At the time, you said you found out by chance, Queen. 350 00:29:47,569 --> 00:29:49,519 When the private armies were disbanded in the past, 351 00:29:49,519 --> 00:29:53,159 I clearly declared that having private informants was unacceptable. 352 00:29:53,159 --> 00:29:54,959 However, 353 00:29:56,509 --> 00:30:01,639 you hid the fact that you are using private informants, Queen. 354 00:30:01,639 --> 00:30:05,049 Is that why you decided to discuss deposing me as Queen? 355 00:30:05,049 --> 00:30:07,479 It's still the early days of my reign, which is not yet stable. 356 00:30:07,479 --> 00:30:11,079 I cannot openly proclaim that the Queen and her family have defied royal commands. 357 00:30:11,079 --> 00:30:15,619 I was able to protect you from the danger because of that. 358 00:30:17,999 --> 00:30:21,009 You should stop now. 359 00:30:21,009 --> 00:30:25,659 From now on, I will face and fix them. 360 00:30:26,599 --> 00:30:31,339 Are you confident that you can distinguish 361 00:30:31,339 --> 00:30:34,139 the factions within this court? 362 00:30:37,199 --> 00:30:41,379 The stench of blood spilled to establish this nation still lingers in many places. 363 00:30:41,379 --> 00:30:44,299 You have experienced it, so you know. 364 00:30:44,299 --> 00:30:46,309 Those who are loyal to the previous dynasties, 365 00:30:46,309 --> 00:30:48,079 those who are loyal to Taesangwang, 366 00:30:48,079 --> 00:30:51,299 and those who are loyal to Sangwang. 367 00:30:51,299 --> 00:30:54,499 Are you confident that you have seized control 368 00:30:54,499 --> 00:30:57,169 over those who are in hiding? 369 00:30:59,819 --> 00:31:02,549 What is it you want to say? 370 00:31:03,939 --> 00:31:07,399 Let us imagine the hypothetical terrible situation 371 00:31:07,399 --> 00:31:11,339 that you were hit by Father's iron mace. 372 00:31:11,339 --> 00:31:13,729 - Queen. - Do you believe 373 00:31:13,729 --> 00:31:16,539 Father acted thus without any preparations? 374 00:31:16,539 --> 00:31:19,539 Will he not have prepared for the next steps after that? 375 00:31:19,539 --> 00:31:22,029 - Queen! - Sangwang! 376 00:31:23,529 --> 00:31:28,569 You probably figured it out already, but you are ignoring it. 377 00:31:30,969 --> 00:31:34,849 So, you are saying I should view both my father and hyungnim as enemies? 378 00:31:34,849 --> 00:31:38,309 I am saying you should see the reality with a level head. 379 00:31:38,309 --> 00:31:41,269 It will not be too late to get rid of my informants 380 00:31:41,269 --> 00:31:44,419 after Your Majesty becomes level-headed. 381 00:31:44,419 --> 00:31:47,499 Will you make a fool out of me to the end? 382 00:31:47,499 --> 00:31:49,329 Did I not say I will face it myself? 383 00:31:49,329 --> 00:31:50,989 Did I not say I will handle it? 384 00:31:50,989 --> 00:31:52,709 I, as King! 385 00:31:52,709 --> 00:31:54,599 Did I not say I will take care of it! 386 00:31:54,599 --> 00:31:56,479 Your Majesty. 387 00:31:56,479 --> 00:31:59,449 If you view me as the King, then stop here. 388 00:31:59,449 --> 00:32:02,069 If you bring up Sangwang again, 389 00:32:02,069 --> 00:32:04,759 I will not let you off. 390 00:32:31,309 --> 00:32:36,679 His Majesty is deeply worried after hearing that you have not eaten. 391 00:32:42,319 --> 00:32:46,929 I said to bring Sangwang to me. 392 00:32:46,929 --> 00:32:49,349 Sangwang! 393 00:33:38,319 --> 00:33:40,669 [Won Beom, Yi Seong Gye's right-hand man] 394 00:33:47,269 --> 00:33:51,859 He brought the commands of Taesangwang. 395 00:33:53,459 --> 00:33:55,429 We will raise an army 396 00:33:56,479 --> 00:33:58,039 in Dongbukmyeon as originally planned. 397 00:33:58,039 --> 00:33:59,599 [Nam Jeong: Yi Bang Gwa's right-hand man] 398 00:34:00,199 --> 00:34:04,979 Is not Taesangwang imprisoned in the palace? 399 00:34:04,979 --> 00:34:07,679 He predicted all of this. 400 00:34:07,679 --> 00:34:09,839 He must have a plan. 401 00:34:09,839 --> 00:34:11,519 Then... 402 00:34:12,529 --> 00:34:18,379 the Gabyeolcho in the Three Armies need to join us, 403 00:34:18,379 --> 00:34:22,729 but Sangwang needs to make his intentions known first. 404 00:34:22,729 --> 00:34:24,969 He is... 405 00:34:24,969 --> 00:34:27,889 sill unable to decide. 406 00:34:29,119 --> 00:34:33,879 I am not sure what he is so afraid of. 407 00:34:36,629 --> 00:34:39,069 Then let us do this. 408 00:34:39,069 --> 00:34:41,659 Let us show him the secret royal order we signed. 409 00:34:41,659 --> 00:34:43,309 How will we deliver that to him? 410 00:34:43,309 --> 00:34:47,559 After the incident at Hoeamsa, the security at the palace has grown strict. 411 00:34:48,519 --> 00:34:50,289 There is... 412 00:34:51,719 --> 00:34:55,189 one way to do so. 413 00:35:05,619 --> 00:35:07,669 Tell me. 414 00:35:07,669 --> 00:35:14,549 At Nam Jeong's house, several former Gabyeolcho met in secret. 415 00:35:14,549 --> 00:35:16,089 What did you say? 416 00:35:28,389 --> 00:35:32,699 Aigoo, my Princess must be pretty powerful. 417 00:35:32,699 --> 00:35:35,719 To think I would live in a house like this! 418 00:35:39,909 --> 00:35:41,409 My goodness... 419 00:35:42,219 --> 00:35:43,619 Welcome. 420 00:35:43,619 --> 00:35:47,049 I was waiting for you while stretching my shoulders. 421 00:35:51,049 --> 00:35:54,459 You cannot buy that safflower blush these days 422 00:35:54,459 --> 00:35:56,659 even if you wanted to. 423 00:35:56,659 --> 00:36:00,459 - Oh, really? Then I will take this, and- - This one. 424 00:36:00,459 --> 00:36:02,509 Okay, let me see. 425 00:36:03,499 --> 00:36:05,979 It looks so good on you. 426 00:36:05,979 --> 00:36:07,759 Really? 427 00:36:07,759 --> 00:36:10,239 - This one, too. - Goodness, this woman. 428 00:36:10,239 --> 00:36:12,259 You know, that thing. 429 00:36:18,439 --> 00:36:19,769 This. 430 00:36:19,769 --> 00:36:24,509 I barely managed to find it after digging around Boseong. 431 00:36:24,509 --> 00:36:27,119 If you wash your private parts with this, 432 00:36:28,429 --> 00:36:31,909 it will be very effective in... 433 00:36:33,779 --> 00:36:35,419 That scared me. 434 00:36:35,419 --> 00:36:37,289 Who is it? 435 00:36:46,759 --> 00:36:50,979 You want me to deliver this to the Attendant Lady of Sangwang's palace? 436 00:36:50,979 --> 00:36:53,229 That is correct. 437 00:36:53,229 --> 00:36:55,729 What is this? 438 00:36:57,839 --> 00:37:01,219 You do not need to know. 439 00:37:56,219 --> 00:38:01,379 I heard several times that Taesangwang is looking for you. 440 00:38:06,979 --> 00:38:09,999 You are quite peaceful 441 00:38:09,999 --> 00:38:14,869 despite the chaotic situation around you, Sangwang. 442 00:38:14,869 --> 00:38:17,169 My mind is conflicted. 443 00:38:17,169 --> 00:38:19,969 Seeing how you are unable to tell, 444 00:38:19,969 --> 00:38:22,919 I see that I was not found out. 445 00:39:22,345 --> 00:39:23,535 What is it? 446 00:39:23,535 --> 00:39:27,895 - I was worried, so I made some porridge. - Porridge? 447 00:39:27,895 --> 00:39:32,085 I remembered she used to eat black sesame porridge to calm her stomach and 448 00:39:32,085 --> 00:39:34,155 improve her appetite when she lived in Chudong. 449 00:39:34,155 --> 00:39:37,045 Goodness, so commendable. 450 00:39:38,635 --> 00:39:40,465 Your Majesty, 451 00:39:40,465 --> 00:39:43,615 Favored Court Lady has brought some black sesame porridge. 452 00:39:43,615 --> 00:39:45,435 Shall I have her come in? 453 00:39:45,435 --> 00:39:47,275 Have her come in. 454 00:39:52,015 --> 00:39:55,025 I am Your Majesty's servant. 455 00:39:55,985 --> 00:39:57,445 Then, 456 00:39:58,445 --> 00:40:03,075 can you find out what the King is thinking and tell me? 457 00:40:06,375 --> 00:40:08,265 Can you? 458 00:40:09,105 --> 00:40:10,745 If I do, 459 00:40:13,295 --> 00:40:16,875 can I serve you closely? 460 00:40:23,025 --> 00:40:24,825 That is so. 461 00:40:28,105 --> 00:40:29,615 Yes. 462 00:40:35,915 --> 00:40:39,055 His Majesty said he will come here. 463 00:40:39,055 --> 00:40:41,545 The reason he is seeking Favored Court Lady's quarters is- 464 00:40:41,545 --> 00:40:43,765 I know. 465 00:40:54,845 --> 00:40:57,595 His Majesty is here. 466 00:41:08,625 --> 00:41:10,255 There is no need. 467 00:41:16,275 --> 00:41:21,215 Has Yeoseonggun visited the Queen's chambers recently? 468 00:41:21,215 --> 00:41:22,725 Yes. 469 00:41:22,725 --> 00:41:27,055 Yeoganggun and Yeoseonggun both came by. 470 00:41:29,315 --> 00:41:31,525 What did they talk about? 471 00:41:31,525 --> 00:41:34,805 It appeared that they were talking about Sangwang. 472 00:41:34,805 --> 00:41:36,045 What did they say? 473 00:41:36,045 --> 00:41:39,335 I could not hear in detail 474 00:41:39,335 --> 00:41:43,175 because they spoke so secretively in a low voice. 475 00:41:43,175 --> 00:41:48,295 You need to tell me everything that you hear regarding Sangwang. 476 00:41:48,295 --> 00:41:49,945 Yes. 477 00:41:56,955 --> 00:41:58,855 That is all. 478 00:43:04,435 --> 00:43:08,225 If you carelessly rush like last time, you can mess things up. 479 00:43:08,225 --> 00:43:13,035 So allow His Majesty to decide the sleeping arrangements. 480 00:43:33,235 --> 00:43:38,235 I hear His Majesty is staying tonight at Favored Court Lady's quarters. 481 00:43:38,235 --> 00:43:41,485 As Queen, must I know 482 00:43:42,425 --> 00:43:46,325 which quarters the King spends the night in? 483 00:43:46,325 --> 00:43:48,615 That is so. 484 00:43:48,615 --> 00:43:50,675 It is late at night. 485 00:43:50,675 --> 00:43:52,035 I suggest you sleep now. 486 00:43:52,035 --> 00:43:55,185 I understand, so leave. 487 00:43:56,175 --> 00:43:57,705 Yes. 488 00:44:24,975 --> 00:44:26,985 No! 489 00:44:44,425 --> 00:44:47,955 How dare you! 490 00:44:47,955 --> 00:44:50,695 You will never deserve it. 491 00:44:50,695 --> 00:44:52,695 I will kill you 492 00:44:52,695 --> 00:44:56,755 and undo everything that went wrong. 493 00:45:12,645 --> 00:45:14,185 Your Majesty. 494 00:45:14,185 --> 00:45:15,695 Your Majesty! 495 00:45:15,695 --> 00:45:17,315 Your Majesty. 496 00:45:25,815 --> 00:45:27,505 Your Majesty. 497 00:45:43,055 --> 00:45:47,065 You should lie down straight and sleep comfortably. 498 00:46:02,485 --> 00:46:04,275 Are you not going to sleep? 499 00:46:05,235 --> 00:46:06,985 As for me, 500 00:46:08,405 --> 00:46:12,055 instead of sleeping while looking at Your Majesty's back, 501 00:46:13,455 --> 00:46:18,535 despite the dim moonlight, I would rather 502 00:46:18,535 --> 00:46:24,375 sit here and look at your face all night. 503 00:46:33,665 --> 00:46:37,165 You were a maidservant of the Queen at the private residence. 504 00:46:37,165 --> 00:46:40,325 Then, you became a Main Chamber Maid after entering the palace. 505 00:46:40,325 --> 00:46:43,335 - Yes. - Then you received my favor 506 00:46:43,335 --> 00:46:46,275 - and became Favored Court Lady. - Yes. 507 00:46:46,275 --> 00:46:48,575 Not only that, you were bold enough 508 00:46:48,575 --> 00:46:51,285 to make me seek you out two times a month. 509 00:46:51,285 --> 00:46:56,015 Then, have you not gained enough? 510 00:47:02,945 --> 00:47:05,295 I have not gained 511 00:47:06,305 --> 00:47:08,825 your attention. 512 00:47:25,955 --> 00:47:31,345 You should not keep one foot on the Queen while keeping the other foot on me. 513 00:47:32,175 --> 00:47:36,455 - Your Majesty. - You also must not decide for yourself what to tell 514 00:47:36,455 --> 00:47:38,075 and what not to tell me. 515 00:47:38,075 --> 00:47:41,725 You must report everything to me. 516 00:47:41,725 --> 00:47:43,545 Do you understand? 517 00:47:44,945 --> 00:47:47,615 Why are you not answering me? 518 00:47:47,615 --> 00:47:49,975 If I agree to do so, 519 00:47:51,515 --> 00:47:53,865 will you trust me? 520 00:47:54,935 --> 00:47:58,555 Everyone still thinks of me as the Queen's servant. 521 00:47:58,555 --> 00:48:01,195 I will trust you. I will... 522 00:48:02,235 --> 00:48:05,275 - trust you. - If I agree to do so, 523 00:48:06,935 --> 00:48:10,275 what will Your Majesty give me in return? 524 00:48:14,705 --> 00:48:16,755 I will give myself. 525 00:48:17,875 --> 00:48:20,375 I will... 526 00:48:20,375 --> 00:48:22,545 give you myself. 527 00:50:18,657 --> 00:50:22,927 All right. Did you serve the King well? 528 00:50:22,927 --> 00:50:24,617 Yes. 529 00:50:24,617 --> 00:50:28,837 Did he seem upset at all? 530 00:50:28,837 --> 00:50:32,497 No, he did not seem that way. 531 00:50:32,497 --> 00:50:35,657 He rested well. 532 00:50:36,497 --> 00:50:38,417 You are quite good. 533 00:50:38,417 --> 00:50:42,017 To think you satisfied him in my absence. 534 00:50:42,017 --> 00:50:43,347 That is not so. 535 00:50:43,347 --> 00:50:47,427 I will merely do what you say. 536 00:50:47,427 --> 00:50:49,267 You may leave. 537 00:51:00,607 --> 00:51:03,137 Your Majesty, it appears our opportunity has come. 538 00:51:03,137 --> 00:51:05,377 Are you referring to the envoy from Ming? 539 00:51:06,347 --> 00:51:08,277 Yes, you knew about it. 540 00:51:08,277 --> 00:51:10,827 If the envoy from Ming comes looking for Taesangwang, 541 00:51:10,827 --> 00:51:13,647 it will be difficult to discuss deposing the Queen any longer. 542 00:51:13,647 --> 00:51:15,197 - Yes. - Yes. 543 00:51:15,197 --> 00:51:18,117 Help the King make the decision. 544 00:51:18,117 --> 00:51:20,057 - Yes. - But... 545 00:51:20,057 --> 00:51:22,587 it will not look good if you pressure him too much. 546 00:51:22,587 --> 00:51:23,727 Yes, Your Majesty. 547 00:51:23,727 --> 00:51:28,827 But I do not know if it is okay to let Taesangwang leave the palace. 548 00:51:28,827 --> 00:51:32,017 Rumors of what is happening at Dongbukmyeon are ominous. 549 00:51:32,017 --> 00:51:35,047 Have our informants pay close attention through Pan Su. 550 00:51:35,047 --> 00:51:37,407 Yes, Your Majesty. 551 00:51:44,297 --> 00:51:46,007 Give this... 552 00:51:48,797 --> 00:51:52,837 You want me to give this to Sangwang? 553 00:51:52,837 --> 00:51:55,687 That is correct. And... 554 00:51:58,357 --> 00:51:59,927 - This is... - What is this? 555 00:51:59,927 --> 00:52:02,007 It is not much, but... 556 00:52:02,007 --> 00:52:04,037 - No. - Court Lady. 557 00:52:19,497 --> 00:52:23,467 His Majesty is here. 558 00:52:50,417 --> 00:52:51,947 Your Majesty. 559 00:52:51,947 --> 00:52:56,347 The envoy from Ming will be arriving in Gaegyeong soon. 560 00:52:56,347 --> 00:53:00,107 How is the reception of the envoy from Ming progressing? 561 00:53:00,107 --> 00:53:05,037 It is traditional for the Queen's palace to prepare for this, 562 00:53:08,527 --> 00:53:11,797 but we are currently discussing deposing the Queen. 563 00:53:11,797 --> 00:53:15,167 No matter how well the Yeongjeopdogam prepares, [Yeongjeopdogam: A temporary office created for receiving Ming envoys] 564 00:53:15,167 --> 00:53:19,847 I am afraid there might be some problems. 565 00:53:23,177 --> 00:53:27,997 The envoy from Ming said he would meet with Taesangwang and hear directly from him. 566 00:53:27,997 --> 00:53:30,867 Even if he says he will hear directly from Taesangwang, 567 00:53:30,867 --> 00:53:34,897 their actual goal is to receive tribute. 568 00:53:34,897 --> 00:53:39,467 What Yunwen needs the most in his ongoing war with Zhu Di must be horses. 569 00:53:39,467 --> 00:53:42,507 But if we just offer horses as a tribute to Yunwen 570 00:53:42,507 --> 00:53:45,627 and Zhu Di ends up taking control of the empire... 571 00:53:45,627 --> 00:53:48,737 We have to consider that possibility as well. 572 00:53:51,267 --> 00:53:54,967 We need to stall for time so we can see how the war is progressing. 573 00:53:54,967 --> 00:53:59,347 However, only Taesangwang is capable of doing that. 574 00:53:59,347 --> 00:54:04,357 I hear that the envoy became close friends with Taesangwang 575 00:54:04,357 --> 00:54:07,457 during his time at Dongbukmyeon. 576 00:54:07,457 --> 00:54:11,667 But will Taesangwang do this for us? 577 00:54:13,307 --> 00:54:17,067 How about you tell the Queen to help? 578 00:54:18,097 --> 00:54:21,207 She acted as a temporary bridge between Your Majesty and Taesangwang 579 00:54:21,207 --> 00:54:24,237 before you ascended to the throne. 580 00:54:36,607 --> 00:54:42,377 Are you telling me to meet Father and persuade him? 581 00:54:42,377 --> 00:54:44,457 What will you do? 582 00:54:44,457 --> 00:54:46,577 I will do it. 583 00:54:46,577 --> 00:54:48,137 However... 584 00:54:54,017 --> 00:54:56,297 It is your right as the Queen. 585 00:55:10,477 --> 00:55:12,167 Sir! 586 00:55:12,977 --> 00:55:15,127 They are no longer discussing deposing the Queen. 587 00:55:15,127 --> 00:55:18,617 Thus, we must pick a date for the royal consummation. 588 00:55:18,617 --> 00:55:22,607 It has been 11 days since Her Majesty's last period. 589 00:55:23,387 --> 00:55:26,117 However, tomorrow is the day of the snake. So that is no good. 590 00:55:26,117 --> 00:55:28,707 You say the day of the snake and the day of the tiger are no good. 591 00:55:28,707 --> 00:55:30,597 And the first, 15th, and last day of the month are no good, either! 592 00:55:30,597 --> 00:55:32,517 Then when can it happen? 593 00:55:32,517 --> 00:55:35,467 Well, maybe we can look again next month. 594 00:55:35,467 --> 00:55:37,627 We cannot wait until then! 595 00:55:38,517 --> 00:55:41,367 Looking at the weather, 596 00:55:41,367 --> 00:55:44,177 there is also the risk of thunderstorms for the time being. 597 00:55:46,057 --> 00:55:49,217 How about tonight? 598 00:55:49,217 --> 00:55:50,417 Tonight? 599 00:55:50,417 --> 00:55:52,187 Today is not the day of the snake or the tiger. 600 00:55:52,187 --> 00:55:55,307 Nor is it the first or last day of the month. 601 00:55:56,197 --> 00:55:58,947 And it is not the 15th day of the month. 602 00:55:58,947 --> 00:56:01,607 And there are no thunderstorms. 603 00:56:01,607 --> 00:56:03,027 How could we so suddenly? 604 00:56:03,027 --> 00:56:04,627 There is a slight mist- 605 00:56:04,627 --> 00:56:06,077 That is settled! 606 00:56:06,077 --> 00:56:08,107 Let us set it up for tonight. 607 00:56:08,107 --> 00:56:09,997 There is no such rule! 608 00:56:09,997 --> 00:56:14,387 The rules are made based on need. Is it not? 609 00:56:14,387 --> 00:56:15,817 Come on now! 610 00:56:44,317 --> 00:56:46,417 You should stay here. 611 00:57:02,097 --> 00:57:08,467 I heard the leader of the envoys who came was a longtime friend of yours, Father. 612 00:57:08,467 --> 00:57:11,677 Welcome your long-lost friend and comfort him- 613 00:57:11,677 --> 00:57:14,077 You should get to the point. 614 00:57:16,037 --> 00:57:18,907 Supposedly, he will demand 10,000 horses as tribute. 615 00:57:18,907 --> 00:57:22,917 I would like for you to persuade him 616 00:57:22,917 --> 00:57:25,887 that it will take time to prepare this. 617 00:57:29,567 --> 00:57:34,217 You want to watch how the war between Yunwen and Zhu Di progresses 618 00:57:34,217 --> 00:57:37,667 and respond accordingly to the tribute demands. 619 00:57:37,667 --> 00:57:42,697 And so, you are asking me to buy you some time. 620 00:57:44,487 --> 00:57:48,527 If it is about such a matter, why are you here 621 00:57:48,527 --> 00:57:51,117 instead of the King? 622 00:57:52,347 --> 00:57:55,127 There was the incident at Hoeamsa, 623 00:57:55,127 --> 00:57:58,707 and he also felt you may find the King uncomfortable, Father. 624 00:57:58,707 --> 00:58:00,497 And? 625 00:58:01,687 --> 00:58:07,507 And he thinks you and I have been close since our private residence days. 626 00:58:07,507 --> 00:58:09,497 That was during your private residence days. 627 00:58:09,497 --> 00:58:12,107 He is now the King. 628 00:58:12,107 --> 00:58:14,837 There are things the King should do 629 00:58:14,837 --> 00:58:19,457 and things the Queen should do. 630 00:58:22,417 --> 00:58:23,667 What? 631 00:58:23,667 --> 00:58:29,167 Will you talk about the people and lecture me again? 632 00:58:29,167 --> 00:58:32,427 - No, Father. - Do you... 633 00:58:32,427 --> 00:58:34,837 perhaps even subconsciously, 634 00:58:37,787 --> 00:58:43,297 consider this nation, Joseon, to belong to the Min family? 635 00:58:44,667 --> 00:58:46,597 How could you say such a thing? 636 00:58:46,597 --> 00:58:49,677 - You enthroned the current King. - Father. 637 00:58:49,677 --> 00:58:56,717 I say this since the King has always been manipulated under the folds of your skirt. 638 00:58:57,717 --> 00:58:59,517 Will you not... 639 00:59:01,017 --> 00:59:04,907 see more bloodshed in the future? 640 00:59:04,907 --> 00:59:06,797 How could you say such terrible things? 641 00:59:06,797 --> 00:59:09,267 I am referring to Sangwang. 642 00:59:09,267 --> 00:59:10,587 Father. 643 00:59:10,587 --> 00:59:12,337 Father. 644 00:59:18,877 --> 00:59:21,547 I called for him. 645 00:59:24,857 --> 00:59:26,797 What do you want me to do? 646 00:59:26,797 --> 00:59:30,177 - Die. - Father! 647 00:59:30,177 --> 00:59:32,897 [The Queen Who Crowns] 648 00:59:32,897 --> 00:59:41,357 ♫ Only the moonlight lights up the entire mountain ♫ 649 00:59:41,357 --> 00:59:51,457 ♫ Oh, heavens, holding your breath from being shy ♫ 650 00:59:51,457 --> 01:00:01,077 ♫ Until the day breaks ♫ 651 01:00:01,077 --> 01:00:08,577 ♫ We are separated, and I sing alone ♫ 652 01:00:08,577 --> 01:00:12,347 At each hour, the court lady on duty will give the signal. 653 01:00:12,347 --> 01:00:14,007 At her signal... 654 01:00:14,007 --> 01:00:16,077 You just have to follow! 655 01:00:16,077 --> 01:00:19,207 Following and obeying mindlessly... Is that it? 656 01:00:19,207 --> 01:00:22,007 I am saying you should be clever. 657 01:00:22,957 --> 01:00:25,187 In the end, they will stage a rebellion. 658 01:00:25,187 --> 01:00:29,717 The sorrow of having to kill my own son is my cause! 659 01:00:29,717 --> 01:00:30,947 Hyungnim! 660 01:00:30,947 --> 01:00:33,107 Save her. Only you can, Queen. 661 01:00:33,107 --> 01:00:36,707 How about you beg me to save her?