1 00:00:21,116 --> 00:00:25,816 [Cha Joo Young / Lee Hyun Wook] 2 00:00:36,121 --> 00:00:38,871 [The Queen Who Crowns] 3 00:00:38,896 --> 00:00:41,076 [This drama is a fictional story based on historical figures and events and may differ from actual historical records.] 4 00:00:41,076 --> 00:00:42,606 [Filming of animals or child actors followed production guidelines.] 5 00:00:44,465 --> 00:00:46,471 Do you... 6 00:00:46,496 --> 00:00:48,498 perhaps even subconsciously, 7 00:00:51,922 --> 00:00:57,712 consider this nation, Joseon, to belong to the Min family? 8 00:00:57,712 --> 00:00:59,632 How could you say such a thing? 9 00:00:59,632 --> 00:01:02,242 You enthroned the current King. 10 00:01:02,242 --> 00:01:04,562 Will you not... 11 00:01:04,562 --> 00:01:08,402 see more bloodshed in the future? 12 00:01:08,402 --> 00:01:10,312 How could you say such terrible things? 13 00:01:10,312 --> 00:01:12,772 I am referring to Sangwang. 14 00:01:12,772 --> 00:01:14,082 Father. 15 00:01:14,082 --> 00:01:15,692 Father. 16 00:01:22,402 --> 00:01:24,732 I called for him. 17 00:01:26,532 --> 00:01:28,792 I hear the envoy from Ming 18 00:01:28,792 --> 00:01:31,792 is a close friend of yours, so please help us. 19 00:01:31,792 --> 00:01:37,112 Please buy us time so we do not give him a clear answer regarding the tribute. 20 00:01:38,682 --> 00:01:41,482 I see you still want to act like the King. 21 00:01:41,482 --> 00:01:43,652 I am not acting like the King. I am the King. 22 00:01:43,652 --> 00:01:46,252 For whose benefit are you ruling as the King? 23 00:01:49,472 --> 00:01:53,812 Do you even know why I tried to become the King? 24 00:01:54,532 --> 00:01:59,672 It is because I saw the people throughout all my battles. 25 00:01:59,672 --> 00:02:04,892 I saw the people lose everything and die of starvation. 26 00:02:04,892 --> 00:02:09,072 I wanted to create a new world for those people. 27 00:02:09,972 --> 00:02:14,902 However, you are not a king for the people. 28 00:02:14,902 --> 00:02:16,642 How could you say that? 29 00:02:16,642 --> 00:02:19,122 You were merely chosen 30 00:02:19,122 --> 00:02:23,052 to serve a generational family of ministers. 31 00:02:23,052 --> 00:02:24,742 Father. 32 00:02:24,742 --> 00:02:26,322 That is why 33 00:02:27,252 --> 00:02:29,852 I tried to kill you with my own hands. 34 00:02:30,572 --> 00:02:34,482 I tried to kill you, my own flesh and blood, 35 00:02:35,492 --> 00:02:38,042 and make this nation the way 36 00:02:38,832 --> 00:02:41,522 I had originally dreamed. 37 00:02:43,412 --> 00:02:44,972 Then... 38 00:02:46,272 --> 00:02:48,152 what do you want me to do? 39 00:02:48,152 --> 00:02:49,292 Die. 40 00:02:49,292 --> 00:02:51,732 - Father! - If you cannot do that, 41 00:02:52,442 --> 00:02:57,032 cut off those who only superficially changed loyalties to Joseon. 42 00:02:58,012 --> 00:03:02,962 Only then will I consider you King. 43 00:03:12,562 --> 00:03:16,372 The Queen asked me to meet the envoy from Ming. 44 00:03:16,372 --> 00:03:19,922 Since she says it would benefit the people of Joseon, 45 00:03:19,922 --> 00:03:22,242 I will do so. 46 00:03:53,782 --> 00:03:56,482 Father is wrong. 47 00:03:57,722 --> 00:03:59,552 You worked hard today. 48 00:04:00,272 --> 00:04:01,812 Let us go back and rest now. 49 00:04:01,812 --> 00:04:05,352 - Your Majesty. - You should just rest for today. 50 00:04:27,342 --> 00:04:29,112 Your Majesty. 51 00:04:29,112 --> 00:04:32,722 Tonight is the day for royal consummation. 52 00:04:34,602 --> 00:04:36,432 Why tonight of all nights? 53 00:04:38,212 --> 00:04:41,652 I feel tonight will be difficult. 54 00:04:43,442 --> 00:04:45,322 Your Majesty. 55 00:04:51,902 --> 00:04:53,852 Ask the King. 56 00:04:54,662 --> 00:04:56,032 Yes. 57 00:05:05,442 --> 00:05:06,732 Tell me. 58 00:05:07,352 --> 00:05:10,592 Tonight is your royal consummation date. 59 00:05:10,592 --> 00:05:12,812 What should I do? 60 00:05:15,432 --> 00:05:17,152 Did the Queen say anything? 61 00:05:17,152 --> 00:05:18,792 No. 62 00:05:20,472 --> 00:05:23,032 I will go to the Queen's palace as scheduled. 63 00:05:23,032 --> 00:05:26,372 Yes. I will prepare everything flawlessly. 64 00:05:33,762 --> 00:05:36,192 Yes! Yes, yes! [Episode 4] 65 00:05:36,192 --> 00:05:37,612 Catch it. Catch it! 66 00:05:37,612 --> 00:05:39,012 Get it. You caught it! 67 00:05:39,012 --> 00:05:40,462 Nice! Come here. 68 00:05:40,462 --> 00:05:43,232 Aigoo, that one is quite plump. 69 00:05:43,232 --> 00:05:44,992 Bring that one, too. 70 00:05:45,752 --> 00:05:46,912 Well... 71 00:05:47,512 --> 00:05:49,262 The middle one, that one! 72 00:06:07,272 --> 00:06:10,562 Do your best with all of your heart. 73 00:06:10,562 --> 00:06:12,792 Yes, Court Lady. 74 00:06:17,092 --> 00:06:18,992 I pray, I pray. 75 00:06:18,992 --> 00:06:21,222 To the gods of heaven and earth. 76 00:06:21,972 --> 00:06:23,942 I pray, I pray. 77 00:06:23,942 --> 00:06:26,642 To the gods of heaven and earth, I pray. 78 00:06:35,402 --> 00:06:37,232 Stop. 79 00:06:39,512 --> 00:06:41,622 Change it for another one immediately. 80 00:06:41,622 --> 00:06:43,522 Yes, Court Lady. 81 00:06:55,718 --> 00:06:57,678 The Hour of the Rat, when the door of heaven opens, 82 00:06:57,678 --> 00:06:59,812 the Hour of the Ox when the door of earth opens, 83 00:06:59,906 --> 00:07:02,374 and the Hour of the Tiger when all of creation moves. 84 00:07:02,416 --> 00:07:05,306 These are the hours with the strongest yang energy. 85 00:07:05,306 --> 00:07:08,858 At each hour, the court lady on duty will give the signal. 86 00:07:08,883 --> 00:07:12,893 At her signal, you should perform the royal consummation. 87 00:07:47,937 --> 00:07:51,306 During the royal consummation, you must not touch His Majesty's body, 88 00:07:51,306 --> 00:07:53,916 and you must not make any noise. 89 00:07:53,916 --> 00:07:56,426 You must remember the intercourse between the King and Queen 90 00:07:56,426 --> 00:07:59,146 is solely for the purpose of bearing children... 91 00:08:01,566 --> 00:08:03,816 Your Majesty. 92 00:08:03,816 --> 00:08:08,276 Please have a wonderful night. 93 00:08:36,549 --> 00:08:40,029 Then, have a good night. 94 00:09:04,943 --> 00:09:08,543 During the royal consummation, you must not touch His Majesty's body, 95 00:09:08,543 --> 00:09:11,343 and you must not make any noise. 96 00:09:24,830 --> 00:09:30,016 Your Majesty, please start the royal consummation again. 97 00:09:39,487 --> 00:09:41,797 Take the rooster away! 98 00:09:41,797 --> 00:09:44,237 However, the customs of the palace- 99 00:09:44,237 --> 00:09:47,207 If the customs of the palace say so, then let it be. 100 00:09:47,207 --> 00:09:49,017 Your Majesty. 101 00:09:52,318 --> 00:09:54,028 Court Lady on duty, are you outside? 102 00:09:54,028 --> 00:09:54,984 Yes. 103 00:09:55,009 --> 00:09:56,689 Enter. 104 00:09:58,914 --> 00:10:00,684 Your Majesty! 105 00:10:05,424 --> 00:10:07,674 It has not been long since I became King, 106 00:10:07,674 --> 00:10:10,854 so we both lack experience in royal consummation. 107 00:10:10,854 --> 00:10:15,244 Could you watch and help us from the sidelines? 108 00:10:15,244 --> 00:10:17,004 Yes. 109 00:10:23,195 --> 00:10:30,250 Then, Your Majesties, please start the royal consummation according to my instructions. 110 00:10:30,275 --> 00:10:36,395 First, Your Majesties, please lie down side by side. 111 00:10:40,386 --> 00:10:43,486 Court Lady, leave. 112 00:10:44,645 --> 00:10:45,835 Your Majesty. 113 00:10:45,835 --> 00:10:48,715 What must we do next? 114 00:10:48,715 --> 00:10:51,905 - Your Majesty! - I asked what must be done next. 115 00:10:51,905 --> 00:10:53,615 Why are you doing this! 116 00:10:53,615 --> 00:10:56,335 You just have to follow! 117 00:10:58,565 --> 00:11:02,555 What are you trying to teach me? 118 00:11:02,555 --> 00:11:04,745 Is it a submission? 119 00:11:06,555 --> 00:11:08,805 I refuse. 120 00:11:20,827 --> 00:11:25,327 Your Majesty, please kill me. 121 00:11:32,077 --> 00:11:35,847 Oh, no. Court Lady, what should we do? 122 00:11:35,847 --> 00:11:38,207 Court Lady, what do we do about this disgraceful event? 123 00:11:38,218 --> 00:11:39,568 What about Her Majesty? 124 00:11:39,568 --> 00:11:41,308 I brought her to her chambers for now. 125 00:11:41,308 --> 00:11:43,158 Make sure to keep everyone's mouths shut! 126 00:11:43,158 --> 00:11:45,198 - Yes. - And you, too. 127 00:11:45,198 --> 00:11:48,288 You must never speak of what happened tonight. 128 00:11:48,288 --> 00:11:51,898 If not, we will all not survive. 129 00:11:51,898 --> 00:11:53,378 Yes. 130 00:11:57,808 --> 00:12:01,438 Your Majesty, it is me, Court Lady Jeong. 131 00:12:01,438 --> 00:12:04,428 - I will enter. - Court Lady, you must not... 132 00:12:09,008 --> 00:12:12,198 Tonight was not a good day for royal consummation. 133 00:12:12,198 --> 00:12:13,958 Today was a humid day 134 00:12:13,958 --> 00:12:17,208 when Your Majesty would be more sensitive. 135 00:12:17,208 --> 00:12:20,768 I did not discern this fact and pushed for selecting tonight. 136 00:12:20,768 --> 00:12:26,098 Thus, I will conclude this matter by asking for His Majesty to kill me. 137 00:12:26,098 --> 00:12:28,508 This is not for you to take the blame. 138 00:12:28,508 --> 00:12:34,608 In any case, it is true that Your Majesty refused the royal consummation. 139 00:12:34,608 --> 00:12:37,438 Someone must take responsibility for it. 140 00:12:37,438 --> 00:12:39,238 This is a matter between a married couple! 141 00:12:39,238 --> 00:12:41,318 You are the King and Queen. 142 00:12:41,318 --> 00:12:46,098 Thus, you must remember that the consummation between the two of you 143 00:12:47,658 --> 00:12:49,928 can never belong to you as an individual. 144 00:12:54,868 --> 00:12:56,368 That is enough. 145 00:12:56,368 --> 00:12:58,588 There is nothing more to say on this. 146 00:12:58,588 --> 00:13:01,078 Tonight did not happen. 147 00:13:02,148 --> 00:13:04,738 - Pardon? - From now on, 148 00:13:04,738 --> 00:13:08,348 I will never seek out the Queen. 149 00:13:08,348 --> 00:13:11,748 So, do not set up a royal consummation date ever again. 150 00:13:11,748 --> 00:13:13,158 Do you understand? 151 00:13:13,158 --> 00:13:14,588 Your Majesty, but... 152 00:13:14,588 --> 00:13:16,858 If you ever set up a royal consummation date, 153 00:13:16,858 --> 00:13:20,318 I will make sure to punish you severely for it. 154 00:13:42,798 --> 00:13:44,628 Cluck, cluck, cluck. 155 00:13:52,128 --> 00:13:53,988 My goodness! 156 00:14:01,118 --> 00:14:03,348 Why did you ask to see me? 157 00:14:03,348 --> 00:14:06,558 I feel like the royal consummation between Their Majesties 158 00:14:06,558 --> 00:14:09,088 ended up as a disaster all because of you. 159 00:14:09,088 --> 00:14:10,438 Disaster? 160 00:14:10,438 --> 00:14:12,208 How could you say such harsh things? 161 00:14:12,208 --> 00:14:15,378 The conflict between His and Her Majesty 162 00:14:15,378 --> 00:14:18,748 started from conflicts in bed. 163 00:14:18,748 --> 00:14:21,128 - What did you say? - Do you not understand? 164 00:14:21,128 --> 00:14:26,868 His Majesty tries to control Her Majesty even in bed! Aigoo... 165 00:14:26,868 --> 00:14:32,388 What woman would ever want to have relations while others are watching? 166 00:14:32,388 --> 00:14:34,148 She is Her Majesty. 167 00:14:34,148 --> 00:14:37,038 Is Her Majesty not a woman? 168 00:14:37,038 --> 00:14:39,098 Just think about the rooster. 169 00:14:39,098 --> 00:14:43,798 I mean, why would you bring a rooster when they are having relations? 170 00:14:43,798 --> 00:14:46,088 Do you really not know why? 171 00:14:46,088 --> 00:14:49,678 If His Majesty has an accident from too much excitement during relations, 172 00:14:49,678 --> 00:14:52,118 we will slit the rooster's neck and feed him the blood. 173 00:14:52,118 --> 00:14:53,648 How does that make any sense? 174 00:14:53,648 --> 00:14:55,488 His Majesty is dying over here 175 00:14:55,488 --> 00:14:59,138 and the palace ladies gather over there to slit a rooster's throat? 176 00:14:59,138 --> 00:15:02,818 - So, what you are saying is- - Honestly, stuff like death during relations, 177 00:15:02,818 --> 00:15:04,538 Court Lady, you know? 178 00:15:04,538 --> 00:15:06,528 when you freely... 179 00:15:07,668 --> 00:15:12,038 do as your body wants to your heart's content 180 00:15:12,038 --> 00:15:14,058 and get excited... 181 00:15:22,058 --> 00:15:24,048 That is when that can happen. 182 00:15:24,048 --> 00:15:27,298 That is why sleeping with concubines is more dangerous for him. 183 00:15:27,298 --> 00:15:29,238 Since there is no boundary. 184 00:15:29,238 --> 00:15:32,018 Listen, shut your mouth! 185 00:15:32,948 --> 00:15:36,178 I am saying this because it is so upsetting. 186 00:15:37,038 --> 00:15:38,738 Goodness. 187 00:15:43,658 --> 00:15:45,388 Cluck, cluck, cluck. 188 00:15:46,688 --> 00:15:48,188 Cluck, cluck. 189 00:16:22,678 --> 00:16:27,118 There is nothing like a sword to cut off my boiling emotions. 190 00:16:27,118 --> 00:16:29,678 You have a goal. 191 00:16:29,678 --> 00:16:35,228 Then, you must also endure emotions that boil up. 192 00:18:00,828 --> 00:18:02,718 Stay back. 193 00:18:17,648 --> 00:18:20,028 A woman with a sword. 194 00:18:20,028 --> 00:18:23,168 A woman of Joseon must not wield a sword. 195 00:18:23,168 --> 00:18:27,808 Thus, such practices of Goryeo women 196 00:18:27,808 --> 00:18:30,238 must come to an end with you. 197 00:18:30,238 --> 00:18:34,668 What does it mean to be a Joseon woman? 198 00:18:34,668 --> 00:18:36,868 Putting on pretty makeup, 199 00:18:36,868 --> 00:18:40,458 following and obeying mindlessly... 200 00:18:40,458 --> 00:18:41,668 Is that it? 201 00:18:41,668 --> 00:18:43,618 I am saying you should be clever. 202 00:18:43,618 --> 00:18:46,558 Have you changed after gaining power? 203 00:18:46,558 --> 00:18:49,508 If you say adapting to the passing of time is changing, 204 00:18:49,508 --> 00:18:52,488 then yes, I have changed. 205 00:18:52,488 --> 00:18:54,658 Do not confuse me with complicated words. 206 00:18:54,658 --> 00:19:00,628 Your Majesty just does not have any mind to share power with anyone. 207 00:19:12,368 --> 00:19:15,638 If that is what you believe, 208 00:19:15,638 --> 00:19:17,488 then yes. 209 00:19:17,488 --> 00:19:19,718 I suppose that is also correct. 210 00:20:05,918 --> 00:20:08,398 Your Majesty, Yeoseonggun is here. 211 00:20:08,398 --> 00:20:10,238 Your Majesty! 212 00:20:11,238 --> 00:20:12,648 About Won Beom... 213 00:20:12,648 --> 00:20:16,738 I heard that ten swift soldiers of Gabyeolcho have secretly entered from Dongbukmyeon. 214 00:20:16,738 --> 00:20:18,388 Won Beom met with them 215 00:20:18,388 --> 00:20:21,688 and when Taesangwang finishes the envoy banquet and returns to the palace, 216 00:20:21,688 --> 00:20:24,458 they will do a surprise attack. 217 00:20:24,458 --> 00:20:28,668 The Queen asked me to meet the envoy from Ming. 218 00:20:28,668 --> 00:20:31,968 Since she says it would benefit the people of Joseon, 219 00:20:31,968 --> 00:20:34,708 I will do so. 220 00:20:34,708 --> 00:20:37,178 They came to take Father with them, I see. 221 00:20:37,178 --> 00:20:40,518 Yes. If Taesangwang returns to Dongbukmyeon, 222 00:20:40,518 --> 00:20:43,538 they will assemble an army there and come down to Gaegyeong. 223 00:20:43,538 --> 00:20:48,038 The Gabyeolcho in the Three Armies will join them when they do. 224 00:20:48,038 --> 00:20:50,728 In the end, it appears they will stage a rebellion. 225 00:20:50,728 --> 00:20:52,508 It is not just any rebellion! 226 00:20:52,508 --> 00:20:54,638 It is a rebellion led by Taesangwang! 227 00:20:54,638 --> 00:20:56,978 If Sangwang joins him as well, 228 00:20:56,978 --> 00:21:00,248 then the whole regime can be overturned! 229 00:21:00,248 --> 00:21:03,988 Did Sangwang also make up his mind thus? 230 00:21:03,988 --> 00:21:08,388 Supposedly, a signed document was delivered to him to persuade him. 231 00:21:08,388 --> 00:21:09,828 A signed document? 232 00:21:09,828 --> 00:21:12,308 A document with the names of those 233 00:21:12,308 --> 00:21:16,608 who would give their lives to restore Sangwang to the throne. 234 00:21:18,708 --> 00:21:20,348 I must tell the King. 235 00:21:20,348 --> 00:21:21,878 You must not. 236 00:21:21,878 --> 00:21:23,988 We found this out through private means. 237 00:21:23,988 --> 00:21:25,948 We broke the royal command. 238 00:21:25,948 --> 00:21:27,968 Not only Your Majesty, 239 00:21:27,968 --> 00:21:30,778 but our family will also be in danger. 240 00:21:38,338 --> 00:21:42,908 [Favored Court Lady, Chae Ryeong / Princess Hyosun, Yeong Sil] 241 00:21:42,908 --> 00:21:45,578 If you find anything you like here, take one. 242 00:21:45,578 --> 00:21:47,828 I will give it to you as a gift. 243 00:21:47,828 --> 00:21:51,338 No, thank you. That is all right. 244 00:21:59,338 --> 00:22:02,448 It is a blend of blush and pine powder. 245 00:22:02,448 --> 00:22:05,028 It is very valuable. 246 00:22:09,008 --> 00:22:13,568 There is nothing like it to enhance the color of your face. 247 00:22:18,468 --> 00:22:21,708 My Lady, try putting that on as well. 248 00:22:21,708 --> 00:22:23,368 - This one? - Try that one. 249 00:22:23,368 --> 00:22:25,178 Favored Court Lady, 250 00:22:25,178 --> 00:22:28,618 someone from the Queen's palace is here. 251 00:22:29,698 --> 00:22:34,308 Your Majesty, Favored Court Lady is here. 252 00:22:43,798 --> 00:22:45,818 Your Majesty. 253 00:22:47,738 --> 00:22:50,568 You said you were my servant. 254 00:22:51,778 --> 00:22:53,938 Yes, that is so. 255 00:22:53,938 --> 00:22:55,098 So, why... 256 00:22:55,098 --> 00:22:59,818 Do you know the court maid who enters the Princess' quarters? 257 00:23:19,748 --> 00:23:21,718 Follow me quietly. 258 00:23:37,288 --> 00:23:39,378 Let him know. 259 00:23:39,378 --> 00:23:44,558 Your Majesty, Her Majesty and Favored Court Lady are here. 260 00:23:44,558 --> 00:23:46,438 Have them enter. 261 00:23:56,388 --> 00:23:59,118 Several swift men of Gabyeolcho from Dongbukmyeon 262 00:23:59,118 --> 00:24:02,808 have secretly entered Gaegyeong. 263 00:24:03,808 --> 00:24:07,478 When Taesangwang finishes the envoy banquet and returns to the palace, 264 00:24:07,478 --> 00:24:12,748 they will launch a surprise attack and take Taesangwang back to Dongbukmyeon. 265 00:24:12,748 --> 00:24:14,408 - What did you say? - After that, 266 00:24:14,408 --> 00:24:17,318 when Taesangwang raises an army and returns to Gaegyeong, 267 00:24:17,318 --> 00:24:23,168 those who secretly follow Sangwang in the Three Armies are to join them. 268 00:24:30,488 --> 00:24:33,158 But how did you find this out? 269 00:24:33,158 --> 00:24:36,698 I had Yeoseonggun's informants find out about this. 270 00:24:36,698 --> 00:24:38,098 You broke the King's command again! 271 00:24:38,098 --> 00:24:42,118 It was to protect the King. 272 00:24:46,918 --> 00:24:51,518 If this turns out to be false, you will have to lose your life. 273 00:25:00,668 --> 00:25:03,898 Yes, I will do so. 274 00:25:05,088 --> 00:25:09,398 A document signed by the rebels has been delivered to Sangwang. 275 00:25:09,398 --> 00:25:12,488 How could that be when the palace security is so strict? 276 00:25:18,328 --> 00:25:21,748 There is a court maid who enters the Princess' quarters. 277 00:25:21,748 --> 00:25:26,018 She was wearing a ring that was beyond her means. 278 00:25:27,498 --> 00:25:31,618 Is the Princess involved in this matter? 279 00:25:31,618 --> 00:25:33,928 I do not know about that. 280 00:25:36,608 --> 00:25:38,818 - You outside! - Yes. 281 00:25:38,818 --> 00:25:40,168 Let go of me! 282 00:25:40,168 --> 00:25:42,578 Why are you doing this? 283 00:25:54,008 --> 00:26:00,748 From now on, you must answer me honestly without any speck of lie. 284 00:26:03,638 --> 00:26:05,538 What is this? 285 00:26:06,408 --> 00:26:08,318 I do not know. 286 00:26:13,128 --> 00:26:15,478 Do you still not know? 287 00:26:15,478 --> 00:26:17,588 I do not know. 288 00:26:19,438 --> 00:26:21,288 Start. 289 00:26:53,298 --> 00:26:54,768 Queen, you should leave. 290 00:26:54,768 --> 00:26:57,088 I will buy us time. 291 00:27:22,698 --> 00:27:25,518 I asked what the reason was for this. 292 00:27:25,518 --> 00:27:26,708 Make her kneel. 293 00:27:26,708 --> 00:27:30,618 My Princess... Notify my Princess about- 294 00:27:36,408 --> 00:27:38,408 Court Lady. 295 00:27:38,408 --> 00:27:41,908 Court Lady. Court Lady, please spare me. 296 00:27:41,908 --> 00:27:45,388 Court Lady! Court Lady, please spare me. 297 00:27:45,388 --> 00:27:47,058 Spare me, Court Lady! 298 00:27:47,058 --> 00:27:50,158 Court Lady, please spare me! Court Lady! 299 00:27:50,158 --> 00:27:53,108 Please spare me. 300 00:27:53,108 --> 00:27:56,968 Your Majesty, the Chief Court Lady is here. 301 00:28:02,738 --> 00:28:04,378 Tell me. 302 00:28:05,488 --> 00:28:07,828 I am ashamed to speak. 303 00:28:11,888 --> 00:28:13,148 Chief Eunuch! 304 00:28:13,148 --> 00:28:14,688 Yes. 305 00:28:16,188 --> 00:28:19,548 Summon the Palace Internal Guard immediately. 306 00:28:19,548 --> 00:28:21,048 Yes, Your Majesty. 307 00:28:24,258 --> 00:28:26,348 Sangwang did not... 308 00:28:27,798 --> 00:28:30,498 blindly follow what others said. 309 00:29:13,758 --> 00:29:17,308 [Yi Bang Gwa, Sangwang (Yi Bang Won's older brother, Jeongjong)] 310 00:29:21,448 --> 00:29:24,878 Hyungnim, I will enter. 311 00:29:31,868 --> 00:29:34,448 What is this about! 312 00:29:35,818 --> 00:29:38,128 Escort Her Highness. 313 00:29:40,628 --> 00:29:42,508 What is this about? 314 00:29:47,568 --> 00:29:50,758 Please understand even though I act discourteously. 315 00:29:50,758 --> 00:29:53,008 - Search the place. - Yes! 316 00:30:14,128 --> 00:30:15,918 I found it. 317 00:30:32,368 --> 00:30:35,978 Father does not know about this. 318 00:30:35,978 --> 00:30:38,078 Do you know this is treason? 319 00:30:38,078 --> 00:30:41,048 Since I did not agree to it, it is not treason. 320 00:30:41,048 --> 00:30:43,758 Not telling me about it is considered treason. 321 00:30:44,948 --> 00:30:51,038 If I tell you, then my people will all die at your hands again, King. 322 00:30:51,038 --> 00:30:52,668 Your people? 323 00:30:52,668 --> 00:30:55,918 Did you just say your people? 324 00:30:55,918 --> 00:30:58,058 I think you have done enough. 325 00:30:58,058 --> 00:31:01,548 - Sangwang. - I said, you have done enough now! 326 00:31:01,548 --> 00:31:03,348 Hyungnim! 327 00:31:22,598 --> 00:31:27,498 Queen, you should go to Taesang palace. 328 00:31:27,498 --> 00:31:31,918 Please escort Father from Taesang palace to the palace. 329 00:31:31,918 --> 00:31:35,128 Right now, you are the only one I can trust to send. 330 00:31:39,918 --> 00:31:41,938 It will be dangerous. 331 00:31:41,938 --> 00:31:43,988 Not only that, 332 00:31:43,988 --> 00:31:46,738 even if you manage to bring Father, 333 00:31:47,738 --> 00:31:50,658 I will not guarantee anything to you. 334 00:31:50,658 --> 00:31:52,128 Thus, 335 00:31:52,988 --> 00:31:55,458 I would understand if you refused. 336 00:31:58,758 --> 00:32:01,118 I will go and bring him. 337 00:32:09,978 --> 00:32:11,858 You have been through a lot. 338 00:32:15,498 --> 00:32:16,768 Return safely. 339 00:32:16,768 --> 00:32:19,448 Thank you, Taesangwang. 340 00:32:45,098 --> 00:32:46,918 Father. 341 00:34:27,808 --> 00:34:29,508 Won Beom. 342 00:34:33,848 --> 00:34:35,398 Your Majesty. 343 00:34:55,658 --> 00:34:57,488 Your Majesty. 344 00:35:01,718 --> 00:35:03,688 Did His Majesty arrive? 345 00:35:03,688 --> 00:35:05,108 Yes. 346 00:35:32,750 --> 00:35:34,640 Your Majesty... 347 00:37:49,806 --> 00:37:54,746 We should return to the palace, Father. 348 00:37:57,216 --> 00:37:59,846 Your Majesty! 349 00:38:10,939 --> 00:38:13,009 Why are you here? 350 00:38:15,296 --> 00:38:17,816 Let Father go! 351 00:38:19,636 --> 00:38:23,356 Have you made up your mind? 352 00:38:26,406 --> 00:38:28,516 I have. 353 00:38:28,516 --> 00:38:30,746 What do you mean? 354 00:38:30,746 --> 00:38:31,916 What did you decide! 355 00:38:31,916 --> 00:38:36,906 I can no longer see bloodshed between brothers, Father. 356 00:38:36,906 --> 00:38:38,636 So, 357 00:38:39,926 --> 00:38:43,446 you will abandon me and stick to Bang Won 358 00:38:43,446 --> 00:38:46,056 and beg for your life? 359 00:38:46,056 --> 00:38:50,786 It comes from my loyal desire to prevent any further chaos, Father! 360 00:38:50,786 --> 00:38:52,396 How dare you! 361 00:38:52,396 --> 00:38:57,186 What is your cause, Father? 362 00:38:57,186 --> 00:39:01,976 For what cause are you shaking the nation like this? 363 00:39:03,126 --> 00:39:05,406 My cause is 364 00:39:06,616 --> 00:39:08,396 hatred! 365 00:39:09,396 --> 00:39:11,986 That hatred is so deep 366 00:39:13,656 --> 00:39:17,446 that the sorrow of having to kill my own son 367 00:39:20,236 --> 00:39:22,696 is my cause! 368 00:40:07,546 --> 00:40:11,996 If I go, I may show him proper respect, 369 00:40:11,996 --> 00:40:14,926 but Father will not try to return with me. 370 00:40:14,926 --> 00:40:19,216 However, you must leverage this situation 371 00:40:19,216 --> 00:40:22,326 to win the heart of Sangwang. 372 00:40:36,086 --> 00:40:39,636 Your Majesty... 373 00:40:39,636 --> 00:40:42,426 Your Majesty... 374 00:40:42,426 --> 00:40:44,696 Your Majesty... 375 00:40:50,740 --> 00:40:52,640 Your Majesty... 376 00:40:52,640 --> 00:40:54,600 Your Majesty... 377 00:40:54,625 --> 00:40:56,555 Your Majesty... 378 00:40:58,356 --> 00:40:59,986 Your Majesty... 379 00:41:01,849 --> 00:41:03,409 I have 380 00:41:04,889 --> 00:41:07,669 already retired as King. 381 00:41:09,909 --> 00:41:13,129 I do not want you all to die 382 00:41:14,129 --> 00:41:15,239 because of me. 383 00:41:15,239 --> 00:41:17,509 Your Majesty... 384 00:41:18,399 --> 00:41:20,749 The King and I... 385 00:41:20,749 --> 00:41:24,459 are biological brothers who share the same blood! 386 00:41:24,459 --> 00:41:30,059 And I have a duty to cooperate in ensuring 387 00:41:30,059 --> 00:41:34,559 the prosperity of Joseon under the rule of His Majesty. 388 00:41:39,179 --> 00:41:41,829 So, you all should change your minds, 389 00:41:43,819 --> 00:41:45,349 and I pray... 390 00:41:46,849 --> 00:41:49,579 you will live thus. 391 00:41:49,579 --> 00:41:51,569 Bring it inside! 392 00:42:01,129 --> 00:42:03,749 It is wine mixed with horse blood. 393 00:42:15,409 --> 00:42:20,409 I will help the King of Joseon 394 00:42:20,409 --> 00:42:26,209 establish this nation on a firm foundation. 395 00:42:27,519 --> 00:42:29,149 Your Majesty... 396 00:42:52,549 --> 00:42:56,409 Sangwang and I have now formed a blood alliance 397 00:42:56,409 --> 00:42:58,859 with the sacrificial blood vow. 398 00:42:59,619 --> 00:43:04,509 Though you claim that Sangwang was unjustly ousted from the throne, 399 00:43:04,509 --> 00:43:06,359 that is all a hollow excuse. 400 00:43:06,359 --> 00:43:10,569 What do you mean! We have served Sangwang faithfully! 401 00:43:17,069 --> 00:43:18,769 Cover up their heads. 402 00:43:26,999 --> 00:43:30,599 Do not worry about others and choose for yourself. 403 00:43:30,599 --> 00:43:34,419 Those who will take the sacrificial blood vow 404 00:43:34,419 --> 00:43:37,889 with me as Sangwang did here, 405 00:43:37,889 --> 00:43:40,869 come forth to share in the blood wine. 406 00:44:04,999 --> 00:44:08,599 [Gaegyeong Suchang Palace] 407 00:44:28,109 --> 00:44:30,849 The Princess who should serve the King was involved in a rebellion. 408 00:44:30,849 --> 00:44:32,639 We cannot let this go. 409 00:44:32,639 --> 00:44:35,919 - You are right. - We should hurry and submit a petition. 410 00:44:35,919 --> 00:44:38,069 Yes, I understand. 411 00:44:40,089 --> 00:44:41,849 Look. 412 00:44:41,849 --> 00:44:43,579 You probably all heard, 413 00:44:43,579 --> 00:44:47,019 but the Princess, who should be serving the King, was involved in a rebellion. 414 00:44:47,019 --> 00:44:50,099 - Oh, no. - We cannot just let this go. 415 00:44:50,099 --> 00:44:51,879 We should submit a petition quickly. 416 00:44:51,879 --> 00:44:53,919 Let us go quickly to submit a petition. 417 00:44:56,749 --> 00:45:00,599 If the King allows this concubine to live because of his personal feelings, 418 00:45:00,599 --> 00:45:02,589 this nation will come to ruin! 419 00:45:02,589 --> 00:45:05,809 - You are right. - You scholars must sway him. 420 00:45:05,809 --> 00:45:07,519 Now, now, now. 421 00:45:07,519 --> 00:45:09,489 Did you hear the news? 422 00:45:09,489 --> 00:45:11,989 You scholars must not sit idle. 423 00:45:11,989 --> 00:45:14,149 We must sway the King. 424 00:45:16,099 --> 00:45:17,819 My Lady. 425 00:45:17,819 --> 00:45:19,389 You must not enter. 426 00:45:19,389 --> 00:45:22,429 I received permission from the Chief Court Lady. 427 00:45:22,429 --> 00:45:24,589 Let me enter. 428 00:45:24,589 --> 00:45:29,269 I had no idea that the Court Maid delivered such a secret letter. 429 00:45:29,269 --> 00:45:32,499 Why would I take part in a rebellion? 430 00:45:34,349 --> 00:45:36,349 I want to meet with His Majesty, 431 00:45:36,349 --> 00:45:38,849 but he is not seeking me out. 432 00:45:38,849 --> 00:45:41,299 No matter how much I ask to see him, 433 00:45:41,299 --> 00:45:43,609 he refuses to see me. 434 00:45:44,659 --> 00:45:51,889 You are the mistress of the court maid who was involved in a rebellion. 435 00:45:51,889 --> 00:45:56,999 You cannot meet with His Majesty. 436 00:45:58,059 --> 00:46:01,739 Even if His Majesty's affection for you is deep, 437 00:46:01,739 --> 00:46:08,179 he will not be able to reject the ministers' petitions. 438 00:46:10,069 --> 00:46:11,919 The petitions to have me killed? 439 00:46:11,919 --> 00:46:17,769 They are people who live and die by principles. 440 00:46:22,499 --> 00:46:26,819 Then, what should I do? 441 00:46:28,079 --> 00:46:30,869 What should I do! 442 00:46:32,459 --> 00:46:36,479 Right now, there is only one person 443 00:46:37,349 --> 00:46:40,079 who can save you, Princess. 444 00:46:43,279 --> 00:46:45,789 Her Majesty. 445 00:46:45,789 --> 00:46:47,729 Her Majesty? 446 00:46:47,729 --> 00:46:51,559 Her Majesty is the head of the inner palace. 447 00:46:51,559 --> 00:46:56,739 Her Majesty can request His Majesty to allow her to handle this matter according to custom. 448 00:46:56,739 --> 00:47:00,979 Then, she can wait for the atmosphere to settle down before quietly resolving this situation. 449 00:47:01,939 --> 00:47:06,909 At the very least, you will preserve your life this way. 450 00:47:09,799 --> 00:47:12,419 What if I refuse? 451 00:47:12,419 --> 00:47:14,949 You should think about Prince Bi. 452 00:47:14,949 --> 00:47:20,159 If something happens to you, who will protect the Prince? 453 00:47:37,699 --> 00:47:41,399 Your Majesty, the Secretary of Royal Orders is here. 454 00:47:50,929 --> 00:47:55,669 This is a petition submitted collectively by the scholars of Sungkyunkwan. 455 00:47:59,999 --> 00:48:03,459 It is likely a petition calling for the death of the Princess. 456 00:48:03,459 --> 00:48:08,149 Do you also think the Princess being involved in treason makes any sense? 457 00:48:09,016 --> 00:48:11,466 She is a concubine serving the King. 458 00:48:11,466 --> 00:48:17,586 Someone she privately associates with has been involved in treason. 459 00:48:17,586 --> 00:48:20,936 We cannot avoid holding her accountable. 460 00:48:40,159 --> 00:48:42,769 If the Princess dies, 461 00:48:42,769 --> 00:48:45,239 people will say 462 00:48:47,389 --> 00:48:53,389 that the Queen killed her out of jealousy. 463 00:48:55,729 --> 00:48:57,809 Your Majesty. 464 00:48:57,809 --> 00:49:02,519 Then, did I really not feel an inkling of jealousy? 465 00:49:07,129 --> 00:49:09,439 I cannot say for sure. 466 00:49:11,239 --> 00:49:17,479 Did it pain you to see the Princess receiving His Majesty's love? 467 00:49:20,829 --> 00:49:23,079 In the past, 468 00:49:24,309 --> 00:49:27,139 when His Majesty looked at me, 469 00:49:27,919 --> 00:49:30,149 I used to see his gaze 470 00:49:31,279 --> 00:49:33,739 and say to myself 471 00:49:37,529 --> 00:49:39,289 that this man 472 00:49:40,289 --> 00:49:43,279 is in love with me. 473 00:49:46,059 --> 00:49:50,199 It was sweet, overwhelming, 474 00:49:51,359 --> 00:49:53,329 and fulfilling. 475 00:49:55,739 --> 00:49:58,639 When he softly 476 00:49:59,719 --> 00:50:01,819 and carefully... 477 00:50:03,919 --> 00:50:06,499 caressed me. 478 00:50:08,629 --> 00:50:10,369 However, 479 00:50:11,329 --> 00:50:13,739 now those things 480 00:50:15,749 --> 00:50:18,749 are no longer mine. 481 00:50:23,089 --> 00:50:25,369 The wind is chilly. 482 00:50:25,369 --> 00:50:28,089 We should head inside now. 483 00:50:37,759 --> 00:50:43,529 Your Majesty ascended to the throne by sacrificing the blood of countless people. 484 00:50:43,529 --> 00:50:49,369 Therefore, the process of solidifying your position as king must be even more strict. 485 00:50:49,369 --> 00:50:52,179 You anticipated a confrontation with Taesanwang, 486 00:50:52,179 --> 00:50:56,119 which is why you even received a vow of loyalty from Sangwang. 487 00:50:56,119 --> 00:51:00,149 If such a king were to protect a concubine involved in treason, 488 00:51:00,149 --> 00:51:03,019 what would the officials say? 489 00:51:03,019 --> 00:51:06,509 If personal emotions interfere with strengthening internal unity, 490 00:51:06,509 --> 00:51:08,479 a king would lose his principles. 491 00:51:08,479 --> 00:51:10,529 And a king who loses his principles 492 00:51:10,529 --> 00:51:14,359 will suffer damage to his authority. You must remember that. 493 00:51:14,359 --> 00:51:16,579 Your Majesty must remember that 494 00:51:16,579 --> 00:51:20,929 any damage to your authority will make the strengthening of the monarchy 495 00:51:20,929 --> 00:51:23,219 you so desire unattainable. 496 00:51:24,109 --> 00:51:28,359 Then, you are telling me to kill the Princess. 497 00:51:28,359 --> 00:51:32,929 Your Majesty, I am saying you should demonstrate the solemn authority of the monarchy. 498 00:52:13,499 --> 00:52:15,419 Let her know. 499 00:52:17,209 --> 00:52:18,799 Right now! 500 00:52:20,889 --> 00:52:24,609 Your Majesty, Princess Hyosun is here. 501 00:52:24,609 --> 00:52:27,929 I believe she was ordered not to leave her quarters. 502 00:52:27,929 --> 00:52:29,759 Tell her to go back. 503 00:52:29,759 --> 00:52:33,259 Save me, Your Majesty! 504 00:52:33,259 --> 00:52:36,259 I was wrong! 505 00:52:37,799 --> 00:52:43,059 Please save me, Your Majesty! 506 00:52:43,059 --> 00:52:48,019 Oh, Your Majesty! Please save me, Your Majesty! Please... 507 00:52:48,019 --> 00:52:51,599 Your Majesty! Please save me, Your Majesty! 508 00:52:51,599 --> 00:52:52,779 Please stand up. 509 00:52:52,779 --> 00:52:55,889 I really do not know anything about this. 510 00:52:55,889 --> 00:52:58,229 - Your Majesty! - Your Majesty, 511 00:52:58,229 --> 00:53:01,079 His Majesty is here. 512 00:53:01,079 --> 00:53:03,389 Your Majesty... 513 00:53:12,369 --> 00:53:17,589 Father-in-law, Yeoheung Buwongun*, was a high-ranking scholar of Sungkyunkwan. (Title given to the queen's father) 514 00:53:17,589 --> 00:53:20,149 He produced many students. 515 00:53:20,149 --> 00:53:24,689 Thus, many at Sungkyunkwan still revere Yeoheung Buwongun. 516 00:53:24,689 --> 00:53:26,729 But it is not just Sungkyunkwan. 517 00:53:26,729 --> 00:53:31,059 There are followers of Yeoheung Buwongun everywhere in the royal court. 518 00:53:31,059 --> 00:53:35,169 Why are you telling me this? 519 00:53:36,169 --> 00:53:39,509 If petitions keep piling up like this, 520 00:53:39,509 --> 00:53:42,489 I will have no choice but to kill that girl. 521 00:53:42,489 --> 00:53:44,939 Regardless of my wishes as king, 522 00:53:44,939 --> 00:53:47,039 I am unable to even save 523 00:53:47,039 --> 00:53:51,879 a single concubine due to the pressure applied by the Queen, her family, 524 00:53:51,879 --> 00:53:55,739 and the powerful ministers under her family's control. 525 00:53:55,739 --> 00:53:58,049 How is that a king? 526 00:54:06,999 --> 00:54:09,439 Princess Hyosun should enter. 527 00:54:31,979 --> 00:54:35,829 No one has ever given me as much comfort as she has. 528 00:54:38,489 --> 00:54:41,009 I do not want to lose her. 529 00:54:41,009 --> 00:54:45,359 So, please save Yeong Sil. 530 00:54:45,359 --> 00:54:50,529 Right now, you are the only one who can save her, Queen. 531 00:54:50,529 --> 00:54:55,079 Please grant my request this time. 532 00:54:55,079 --> 00:54:57,309 Your request? 533 00:54:57,309 --> 00:55:01,369 It is a request and not a command? 534 00:55:02,279 --> 00:55:07,149 Why not just say you are doing this because you love Yeong Sil? 535 00:55:07,149 --> 00:55:10,979 And so, how about you beg me to save her? 536 00:55:10,979 --> 00:55:15,969 Then, who knows? Perhaps I may save her. 537 00:55:25,249 --> 00:55:28,689 You want me, the King, to beg? 538 00:55:38,809 --> 00:55:40,799 Your Majesty... 539 00:55:50,276 --> 00:55:52,856 [The Queen Who Crowns] 540 00:55:52,856 --> 00:56:01,746 ♫ Only the moonlight lights up the entire mountain ♫ 541 00:56:01,746 --> 00:56:11,856 ♫ Oh, heavens, holding your breath from being shy ♫ 542 00:56:11,856 --> 00:56:21,486 ♫ Until the day breaks ♫ 543 00:56:21,486 --> 00:56:28,426 ♫ We are separated, and I sing alone ♫ 544 00:56:28,426 --> 00:56:30,926 What if I need it to weaken the power of the Min family? 545 00:56:30,926 --> 00:56:32,296 How could he take in a concubine! 546 00:56:32,296 --> 00:56:33,876 - No. - You! 547 00:56:33,876 --> 00:56:38,026 Finally, the war between His and Her Majesty has begun. 548 00:56:38,026 --> 00:56:40,516 Who is the one informing the Queen? 549 00:56:40,516 --> 00:56:43,306 Now, we must go down our own path. 550 00:56:43,306 --> 00:56:46,666 Are you saying the center of the palace is the Queen? 551 00:56:46,666 --> 00:56:48,096 We have fallen into a trap. 552 00:56:48,096 --> 00:56:50,356 In the Joseon I build, 553 00:56:50,356 --> 00:56:52,556 please live as a Joseon woman. 554 00:56:52,556 --> 00:56:55,676 Are you confident you can replace the king?