1 00:00:21,110 --> 00:00:26,130 [Cha Joo Young / Lee Hyun Wook] 2 00:00:36,380 --> 00:00:38,980 [The Queen Who Crowns] 3 00:00:39,670 --> 00:00:41,770 [This drama is a fictional story based on historical figures and events and may differ from actual historical records.] 4 00:00:41,770 --> 00:00:42,860 [Filming of animals or child actors followed production guidelines.] 5 00:00:44,930 --> 00:00:48,280 [Previously...] Powerful meritorious subjects, especially the royal family members? 6 00:00:48,280 --> 00:00:52,300 Among those put forward by the powerful royal relatives, 7 00:00:52,300 --> 00:00:55,200 there is someone from the Kim family of Bamgol. 8 00:00:55,200 --> 00:00:58,350 The Kim family of Bamgol? 9 00:00:59,040 --> 00:01:03,360 I hear she is also a distant royal relative. 10 00:01:05,600 --> 00:01:11,290 Do you have any idea which powerful royal relative is working with Kim of Bamgol? 11 00:01:11,290 --> 00:01:15,670 They cannot be doing this on their own without a powerful backer. 12 00:01:15,670 --> 00:01:18,230 I will look into it. 13 00:01:20,230 --> 00:01:22,630 [I grant permission for the Royal Sericulture Ceremony] 14 00:01:22,660 --> 00:01:26,890 I have never abandoned you even for a single moment... 15 00:01:27,650 --> 00:01:30,460 I always stood by your side, 16 00:01:30,460 --> 00:01:34,250 but where were you, Your Majesty? 17 00:01:34,250 --> 00:01:36,200 I feel like... 18 00:01:37,390 --> 00:01:40,120 an island floating alone 19 00:01:41,820 --> 00:01:44,400 in the vast ocean of my subjects. 20 00:01:45,490 --> 00:01:50,850 Your Majesty, I made my brothers relinquish all of their military authority. 21 00:01:50,850 --> 00:01:53,960 I will also remove them from the Crown Prince's side. 22 00:01:53,960 --> 00:01:56,530 What about after you remove them? 23 00:01:56,530 --> 00:02:00,720 There are dozens more like Yeoganggun and hundreds more like Yeoseonggun. 24 00:02:00,720 --> 00:02:04,580 They are everywhere. The royal relatives, my in-laws, and all over the royal council hall! 25 00:02:05,480 --> 00:02:08,410 Could you remove all of them as well? 26 00:02:09,540 --> 00:02:11,240 Your Majesty. 27 00:02:15,090 --> 00:02:17,410 What a great day! So nice! 28 00:02:17,410 --> 00:02:19,540 You must be tired from coming up here. 29 00:02:20,140 --> 00:02:23,110 This is a royal relative that I am very close to. 30 00:02:23,110 --> 00:02:24,970 And this is Anseonggun. 31 00:02:25,590 --> 00:02:27,630 My name is Yi Suk Beon. 32 00:02:28,820 --> 00:02:30,300 Say hello. 33 00:02:30,950 --> 00:02:33,060 This is my daughter. 34 00:02:33,060 --> 00:02:36,210 I brought her because I wanted to show her the vast world. 35 00:02:36,210 --> 00:02:39,100 You really care about your daughter. 36 00:02:41,170 --> 00:02:43,090 All right, let us take a look. 37 00:02:43,090 --> 00:02:45,140 All right, let us go. 38 00:02:48,230 --> 00:02:50,380 It is that property. 39 00:02:52,260 --> 00:02:53,920 So, what do you think? 40 00:02:53,920 --> 00:02:56,540 I am speechless. 41 00:02:58,060 --> 00:03:02,510 However, I hear that His Excellency Ha Ryun also came by. 42 00:03:03,280 --> 00:03:06,630 Well, Ha Ryun is quite lacking in ambition. 43 00:03:08,610 --> 00:03:11,950 I recommended a few houses for him over there. 44 00:03:11,950 --> 00:03:14,270 He asked me to do so under an alias, 45 00:03:14,270 --> 00:03:16,230 so I did that for him. 46 00:03:16,230 --> 00:03:18,120 He is so stingy. 47 00:03:19,940 --> 00:03:24,350 Those houses must cost quite a bit. 48 00:03:25,190 --> 00:03:29,760 He was so stingy that I sold it to him at the buying price. 49 00:03:31,850 --> 00:03:39,050 Then you should sell to my Anseonggun at half the buying price. 50 00:03:41,550 --> 00:03:43,800 I will just give it to you. 51 00:03:43,800 --> 00:03:45,980 What difference is there if I sell it for half the buying price 52 00:03:45,980 --> 00:03:48,360 or just give it to you for free? 53 00:03:48,360 --> 00:03:51,930 I heard you have been eyeing that property for a long time, Anseonggun. 54 00:03:56,070 --> 00:03:57,990 Thank you. 55 00:03:57,990 --> 00:03:59,540 Shall I do so under an alias? 56 00:03:59,540 --> 00:04:00,790 Oh, please do- 57 00:04:00,790 --> 00:04:02,710 That would be so stingy, right? 58 00:04:04,950 --> 00:04:06,630 This woman! 59 00:04:12,260 --> 00:04:13,370 Do you like it? 60 00:04:13,370 --> 00:04:16,370 Yes, it is so pretty. 61 00:04:17,750 --> 00:04:20,380 You should become a precious and beautiful woman. 62 00:04:20,380 --> 00:04:22,190 This is my gift to you. 63 00:04:24,200 --> 00:04:25,990 Thank you! 64 00:04:26,690 --> 00:04:27,950 Let me see. 65 00:04:28,740 --> 00:04:30,590 It suits you well. 66 00:04:31,930 --> 00:04:33,440 Wow... 67 00:04:34,260 --> 00:04:36,060 [Episode 8] 68 00:04:56,890 --> 00:04:58,510 Your Majesty. 69 00:04:59,940 --> 00:05:03,460 I came to see what the Crown Prince is studying for his royal education. 70 00:05:04,110 --> 00:05:06,450 Where are all the royal educators? 71 00:05:08,090 --> 00:05:10,260 They have not come to work yet. 72 00:05:10,260 --> 00:05:12,530 It is already the Hour of the Horse. [Hour of the Horse: From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.] 73 00:05:12,530 --> 00:05:13,750 What happened? 74 00:05:13,750 --> 00:05:16,720 W-Well... t-the thing is... 75 00:05:16,720 --> 00:05:20,520 They could not find a house in the city. 76 00:05:20,520 --> 00:05:22,080 What did you say? 77 00:05:23,200 --> 00:05:26,510 Officials who have been pushed out of the capital due to housing 78 00:05:26,510 --> 00:05:28,620 now make up half of the administrative offices in the palace. 79 00:05:28,620 --> 00:05:30,160 Not only that, 80 00:05:30,160 --> 00:05:32,390 the officials who found housing 81 00:05:32,390 --> 00:05:35,170 are having trouble paying for the houses. 82 00:05:35,170 --> 00:05:36,780 Why... 83 00:05:37,610 --> 00:05:40,990 have you not reported this to me? 84 00:05:45,890 --> 00:05:47,870 - Minister of Commerce. - Yes. 85 00:05:47,870 --> 00:05:52,210 Investigate in detail how many houses and how much land there are 86 00:05:52,210 --> 00:05:54,700 in the capital and report to me. 87 00:05:54,700 --> 00:05:55,660 Yes. 88 00:05:55,660 --> 00:05:57,630 - Minister of Justice. - Yes. 89 00:05:57,630 --> 00:06:01,750 If the housing prices skyrocketed to the point where officials cannot buy a house, 90 00:06:01,750 --> 00:06:04,690 there must be someone taking in unfair profits. 91 00:06:04,690 --> 00:06:06,510 Investigate this matter in detail. 92 00:06:06,510 --> 00:06:07,880 Yes. 93 00:06:17,660 --> 00:06:19,460 Madam! 94 00:06:19,460 --> 00:06:22,360 Someone is here to see some land. 95 00:06:29,490 --> 00:06:31,190 Madam. 96 00:06:54,670 --> 00:06:59,390 I have disturbed Your Majesty's mind over a military position. 97 00:06:59,390 --> 00:07:03,580 Thus, I humbly ask that I may decline 98 00:07:03,580 --> 00:07:05,690 all military positions. 99 00:07:09,030 --> 00:07:12,410 I will accept your commendable intention. 100 00:07:25,810 --> 00:07:31,120 I will change the Inspector General to Yi Wan Yeong from Han Sam Geon. 101 00:07:32,950 --> 00:07:37,760 It appears he will take this opportunity to eradicate everyone under the Min family's influence. 102 00:07:39,990 --> 00:07:42,160 Kim Nam Su will be made the Left Army Commander, 103 00:07:42,160 --> 00:07:44,100 and for the Right Army Commander, 104 00:07:47,570 --> 00:07:50,010 I will appoint Shim Gwi Ryong. 105 00:07:52,850 --> 00:07:54,580 Shim Gwi Ryong. 106 00:07:59,700 --> 00:08:01,880 - Minister of Justice. - Yes. 107 00:08:01,880 --> 00:08:04,780 Official Kim Cheo Won ignored the grievances of the wronged people 108 00:08:04,780 --> 00:08:07,340 and failed to carry out his duties properly 109 00:08:07,340 --> 00:08:10,050 for fear of the powerful Min family. 110 00:08:10,050 --> 00:08:14,190 Thus, give him 60 beatings with a rod and revoke his official title. 111 00:08:14,190 --> 00:08:15,630 Yes. 112 00:08:15,630 --> 00:08:18,200 Also, investigate to see if there are other powerful ministers 113 00:08:18,200 --> 00:08:20,710 who made slaves of people who had their houses seized. 114 00:08:20,710 --> 00:08:22,450 After investigating, 115 00:08:22,450 --> 00:08:25,260 have them pay labor wages and set the slaves free by a deadline. 116 00:08:25,260 --> 00:08:28,030 If there are powerful ministers who do not obey, 117 00:08:28,030 --> 00:08:30,540 they will be given 60 beatings with a rod 118 00:08:30,540 --> 00:08:34,320 and I will personally revoke their titles. 119 00:08:34,320 --> 00:08:36,810 I will carry out your command. 120 00:08:38,030 --> 00:08:40,330 Your Majesty, we are deeply moved with gratitude 121 00:08:40,330 --> 00:08:42,800 for withdrawing your intention to abdicate 122 00:08:42,800 --> 00:08:45,760 and carefully overseeing the affairs of the state. 123 00:08:46,460 --> 00:08:52,640 We shall respond by pledging our unwavering loyalty to Your Majesty's decision. 124 00:08:55,810 --> 00:08:58,610 Bow four times! 125 00:09:03,420 --> 00:09:05,020 Bow. 126 00:09:17,460 --> 00:09:18,930 Bow. 127 00:09:29,870 --> 00:09:31,360 Bow. 128 00:09:47,180 --> 00:09:49,450 Namchon, Bukchon, Dongchon, Seochon, 129 00:09:49,450 --> 00:09:51,260 Jungchon, and Ochon. 130 00:09:51,260 --> 00:09:53,710 Sangdae, Hadae, and Yangdae. 131 00:09:53,710 --> 00:09:56,960 These regions have deep connections with my parents and me as well, 132 00:09:56,960 --> 00:09:59,780 dating back to the Goryeo period. 133 00:09:59,780 --> 00:10:03,590 Are you saying you have Hanyang in the palm of your hand? 134 00:10:03,590 --> 00:10:06,860 Yes, I have it in the palm of my hand. 135 00:10:06,860 --> 00:10:08,440 But that is not all. 136 00:10:08,440 --> 00:10:10,980 I have ties with all the top meritorious subjects 137 00:10:10,980 --> 00:10:13,440 who are royal relatives. 138 00:10:14,330 --> 00:10:17,260 - Ties? - Close ties formed through 139 00:10:17,260 --> 00:10:19,590 amassing wealth. 140 00:10:19,590 --> 00:10:23,610 Thus, what could he possibly do 141 00:10:23,610 --> 00:10:25,800 in Hanyang... 142 00:10:25,800 --> 00:10:28,420 even if he is the king? 143 00:10:35,200 --> 00:10:38,270 Your world may have been thus so far, 144 00:10:38,270 --> 00:10:42,260 but the world in which you will live will be different. 145 00:10:42,260 --> 00:10:46,190 Thus, you should return to the people all the houses and land 146 00:10:46,190 --> 00:10:48,930 that you unjustly amassed. 147 00:10:49,720 --> 00:10:51,670 What if I refuse? 148 00:10:52,630 --> 00:10:55,430 Then, I will have you punished. 149 00:10:56,930 --> 00:10:58,050 Really? 150 00:10:58,050 --> 00:11:00,820 But too bad. 151 00:11:00,820 --> 00:11:04,360 "Self-cultivation and family management lead to good governance and societal harmony." 152 00:11:06,580 --> 00:11:09,280 Should he not be here by now? 153 00:11:09,280 --> 00:11:11,550 Yes, he is waiting. 154 00:11:11,550 --> 00:11:13,650 Then, bring him here. 155 00:11:13,650 --> 00:11:15,010 Yes. 156 00:11:47,900 --> 00:11:49,920 Why are you here? 157 00:11:53,750 --> 00:11:56,140 You made us lay down our military authority. 158 00:11:56,140 --> 00:11:57,840 Also, to stay away from the Crown Prince. 159 00:11:57,840 --> 00:12:00,360 You made us relinquish both power and authority. 160 00:12:00,360 --> 00:12:03,250 Then, what would be left for us? 161 00:12:03,250 --> 00:12:06,110 - What did you say? - We should protect and increase the wealth we have. 162 00:12:06,110 --> 00:12:06,950 Yeoganggun! 163 00:12:06,950 --> 00:12:10,320 I told you that all the other powerful families do it! 164 00:12:10,320 --> 00:12:12,130 You two cannot. 165 00:12:12,130 --> 00:12:13,630 I made this clear. 166 00:12:13,630 --> 00:12:15,080 I am- 167 00:12:15,940 --> 00:12:18,650 I am the eldest son in the family. 168 00:12:18,650 --> 00:12:21,620 It is my duty to make our family 169 00:12:21,620 --> 00:12:25,230 flourish and affluent, not yours. 170 00:12:25,230 --> 00:12:27,420 - Yeoganggun! - Do you not understand? 171 00:12:27,420 --> 00:12:31,040 It is all your fault that things ended up like this. 172 00:12:31,040 --> 00:12:32,520 What did you say? 173 00:12:33,200 --> 00:12:35,890 At least you became the Queen. 174 00:12:36,680 --> 00:12:38,340 Yeoganggun. 175 00:12:38,340 --> 00:12:42,010 If you will excuse me, I will leave now. 176 00:12:54,140 --> 00:12:56,100 Your Majesty. 177 00:13:21,050 --> 00:13:23,050 Why are you at the library? 178 00:13:23,050 --> 00:13:26,200 The Royal Sericulture Ceremony is coming up soon. 179 00:13:26,200 --> 00:13:30,000 I thought I should read up on some books on silkworm farming. 180 00:13:30,700 --> 00:13:32,870 You, Royal Consort? 181 00:13:34,790 --> 00:13:39,670 Then, what brings you here, Princess? 182 00:13:39,670 --> 00:13:42,260 It is not your business. 183 00:13:50,510 --> 00:13:53,180 Even if he is your younger brother, Your Majesty, 184 00:13:53,180 --> 00:13:55,190 is it not human nature 185 00:13:55,190 --> 00:13:59,460 to be swayed by an easy way to gain wealth? 186 00:13:59,460 --> 00:14:02,110 Can you take responsibility for your words? 187 00:14:03,310 --> 00:14:06,130 Empty words are worse than not speaking at all. 188 00:14:06,130 --> 00:14:07,580 Yes. 189 00:14:12,660 --> 00:14:14,790 Is that not Court Lady Kim? 190 00:14:18,600 --> 00:14:19,790 Go and check. 191 00:14:19,790 --> 00:14:21,080 Yes. 192 00:14:24,770 --> 00:14:27,630 Father, I do not want to move. 193 00:14:27,630 --> 00:14:30,580 For just two seoms of rice and one seom of beans? 194 00:14:30,580 --> 00:14:31,970 Even if we got more, 195 00:14:31,970 --> 00:14:35,430 it would get taken away by those with more power, anyway. 196 00:14:35,430 --> 00:14:38,950 The nation only changed names from Goryeo to Joseon. 197 00:14:38,950 --> 00:14:41,240 I will go borrow a cart. 198 00:14:41,240 --> 00:14:43,210 Did you come to see the house? 199 00:14:43,210 --> 00:14:45,110 It got sold already. 200 00:14:49,280 --> 00:14:50,780 To Kim of Bamgol? 201 00:14:50,780 --> 00:14:54,070 No, it was Herb Gatherer Kim. 202 00:14:54,070 --> 00:14:55,900 Herb Gatherer... 203 00:14:55,900 --> 00:14:58,790 Did you say a Herb Gatherer bought this house? 204 00:14:58,790 --> 00:15:01,970 Did they not say the sister he came with works in the palace? 205 00:15:01,970 --> 00:15:04,470 How would I know that? 206 00:15:08,420 --> 00:15:12,540 Where were you between the Hours of Sheep and Monkey? 207 00:15:12,540 --> 00:15:14,390 I was at the palace. 208 00:15:14,390 --> 00:15:16,620 You were at the palace... 209 00:15:16,620 --> 00:15:19,190 Where in the palace were you? 210 00:15:21,580 --> 00:15:25,680 I was not feeling well, so I was resting in my quarters. 211 00:15:25,680 --> 00:15:27,530 In the middle of the day? 212 00:15:28,650 --> 00:15:32,900 - Yes. - I thought I saw you at Jungchon. 213 00:15:32,900 --> 00:15:36,060 No, you probably saw wrong. 214 00:15:36,060 --> 00:15:37,610 Is that so? 215 00:15:38,510 --> 00:15:40,040 But... 216 00:15:41,090 --> 00:15:43,590 why are you asking me this? 217 00:15:44,230 --> 00:15:48,460 I was concerned that there may be a problem with your actions. 218 00:15:49,920 --> 00:15:51,540 I will be careful in the future. 219 00:15:51,540 --> 00:15:53,210 Careful about what? 220 00:15:54,490 --> 00:15:56,810 - Pardon? - About your secretive acts? 221 00:15:56,810 --> 00:16:01,250 Or about getting your secretive acts found out? 222 00:16:01,250 --> 00:16:02,800 Your Majesty! 223 00:16:02,800 --> 00:16:05,170 You are a court lady of the King's palace. 224 00:16:05,960 --> 00:16:08,440 If I discover actions that do not fit that title, 225 00:16:08,440 --> 00:16:12,670 I will not forgive you then. 226 00:16:13,650 --> 00:16:15,080 Yes. 227 00:16:16,450 --> 00:16:19,780 Tell His Majesty to come to the Queen's palace tonight. 228 00:16:19,780 --> 00:16:21,640 But the Royal Consort- 229 00:16:25,200 --> 00:16:28,600 Yes, I will do so. 230 00:16:29,630 --> 00:16:31,460 Chae Ryeong is sick? 231 00:16:31,460 --> 00:16:33,020 That is so. 232 00:16:33,020 --> 00:16:34,530 Where? 233 00:16:35,680 --> 00:16:37,870 She has a cold. 234 00:16:39,370 --> 00:16:40,960 If it is a cold, it is fine. 235 00:16:40,960 --> 00:16:42,820 No, Your Majesty. 236 00:16:43,800 --> 00:16:46,990 The Chief Court Lady said it would be a major problem 237 00:16:46,990 --> 00:16:50,030 if Your Majesty catches it from her. 238 00:16:52,020 --> 00:16:53,960 In that case, yes. 239 00:16:53,960 --> 00:16:55,980 Also, 240 00:16:55,980 --> 00:17:00,240 Her Majesty requested your presence tonight. 241 00:17:01,780 --> 00:17:03,360 What did you say? 242 00:17:09,640 --> 00:17:12,360 Royal Consort, I will enter. 243 00:17:15,500 --> 00:17:21,300 His Majesty is supposedly going to the Queen's palace tonight. 244 00:17:21,300 --> 00:17:24,460 - Why? - A-About that... 245 00:17:24,460 --> 00:17:27,240 Because he was told you are sick. 246 00:17:28,970 --> 00:17:30,390 I am... 247 00:17:31,160 --> 00:17:32,900 sick? 248 00:18:00,310 --> 00:18:03,410 Were you surprised that I requested your presence? 249 00:18:04,100 --> 00:18:05,510 Yes. 250 00:18:06,490 --> 00:18:11,580 But I feel I may have rushed over here without thinking. 251 00:18:23,680 --> 00:18:25,520 Give it to me. 252 00:18:32,690 --> 00:18:36,380 Their fights are so fierce, but then they are so affectionate at other times. 253 00:18:36,380 --> 00:18:38,240 What kind of harmony is this? 254 00:18:38,240 --> 00:18:40,470 When you sleep together, have children, 255 00:18:40,470 --> 00:18:43,070 and go through many things together, 256 00:18:43,070 --> 00:18:46,490 it creates a bond that you cannot break off. 257 00:18:46,490 --> 00:18:48,740 What is that bond? 258 00:18:49,740 --> 00:18:51,880 It is hard to explain. 259 00:18:52,630 --> 00:18:55,110 There is something like that. 260 00:19:04,540 --> 00:19:07,200 I visited Jungchon. 261 00:19:08,200 --> 00:19:09,080 Queen! 262 00:19:09,080 --> 00:19:11,380 I did not tell you because you would say 263 00:19:11,380 --> 00:19:14,910 it is dangerous and not let me go, if I told you in advance. 264 00:19:17,280 --> 00:19:18,450 And? 265 00:19:18,450 --> 00:19:21,370 I met the people. 266 00:19:21,370 --> 00:19:25,760 I saw with my own eyes how they lost their homes. 267 00:19:25,760 --> 00:19:28,040 You are overstepping your boundaries, Queen. 268 00:19:28,040 --> 00:19:30,680 - Your Majesty. - I thought about it. 269 00:19:31,560 --> 00:19:33,710 What you said to me last time. 270 00:19:34,540 --> 00:19:37,010 Where do I stand? 271 00:19:38,540 --> 00:19:41,490 I will not stand with royal relatives or with meritorious subjects. 272 00:19:42,770 --> 00:19:46,130 But neither will I stand with you, Queen. 273 00:19:47,050 --> 00:19:49,010 I will stand in my place 274 00:19:49,010 --> 00:19:51,800 as the king of this nation. 275 00:19:55,760 --> 00:19:57,200 Yes. 276 00:19:58,980 --> 00:20:02,390 It appears I have asked a foolish question. 277 00:20:06,980 --> 00:20:09,290 Royal Consort, Royal Consort! 278 00:20:09,290 --> 00:20:10,820 Royal Consort! 279 00:20:15,380 --> 00:20:17,270 Your Majesty. 280 00:20:17,270 --> 00:20:19,350 I... 281 00:20:19,350 --> 00:20:22,340 I can serve Your Majesty tonight. 282 00:20:22,340 --> 00:20:23,920 I will serve you. 283 00:20:23,920 --> 00:20:26,230 - Chae Ryeong. - Your Majesty! 284 00:20:31,350 --> 00:20:34,000 I am not done speaking with the Queen. 285 00:20:34,000 --> 00:20:35,380 Leave. 286 00:20:35,380 --> 00:20:36,650 Your Majesty! 287 00:20:36,650 --> 00:20:38,790 What are you all doing, Court Ladies? 288 00:20:38,790 --> 00:20:40,810 - Escort her back quickly! - Hurry! 289 00:20:40,810 --> 00:20:42,430 Yes, Court Lady. 290 00:20:57,510 --> 00:20:59,710 Royal Consort. 291 00:21:01,800 --> 00:21:04,150 I will stop by here before heading back, 292 00:21:04,150 --> 00:21:06,170 so return to my chambers first. 293 00:21:06,170 --> 00:21:08,530 That is a bit... 294 00:21:08,530 --> 00:21:10,480 Go first. 295 00:21:11,420 --> 00:21:14,140 Yes, I understand. 296 00:21:53,460 --> 00:21:57,320 Does this geomungo bring you comfort? 297 00:22:17,100 --> 00:22:20,800 About the books you were going to read for the Royal Sericulture Ceremony... 298 00:22:20,800 --> 00:22:22,880 Did you finish them? 299 00:22:25,180 --> 00:22:28,190 I was once a mere servant... 300 00:22:28,190 --> 00:22:29,540 Yes. 301 00:22:30,560 --> 00:22:34,640 Right now, I wonder if I deserve to live such a life. 302 00:22:34,640 --> 00:22:37,340 But strangely, 303 00:22:37,340 --> 00:22:40,230 whenever someone tries to take what is mine, 304 00:22:41,400 --> 00:22:43,900 I cannot bear it, 305 00:22:43,900 --> 00:22:46,400 not even for a moment. 306 00:22:48,620 --> 00:22:50,280 Look at Princess Hyo Sun. 307 00:22:50,280 --> 00:22:52,410 See how she is living. 308 00:22:53,060 --> 00:22:54,890 Did she not commit a crime? 309 00:22:54,890 --> 00:22:56,980 Her crime was 310 00:22:56,980 --> 00:22:59,510 getting on Her Majesty's bad side. 311 00:22:59,510 --> 00:23:01,630 The Queen is an impartial person. 312 00:23:01,630 --> 00:23:03,240 Do you know 313 00:23:04,340 --> 00:23:07,450 Her Majesty better than I do? 314 00:23:09,210 --> 00:23:11,010 She is someone who can take away 315 00:23:11,010 --> 00:23:15,040 the only thing a concubine has despite having ten things. 316 00:23:21,130 --> 00:23:23,470 Just remember one thing. 317 00:23:24,360 --> 00:23:29,140 You may be able to comfort His Majesty temporarily with that geomungo, 318 00:23:29,140 --> 00:23:31,610 but it will not win you his heart. 319 00:23:32,360 --> 00:23:33,980 Thus, 320 00:23:33,980 --> 00:23:36,990 we need to partner up. 321 00:23:36,990 --> 00:23:38,610 We? 322 00:23:38,610 --> 00:23:41,080 Yes. We. 323 00:24:09,020 --> 00:24:11,240 How could you do this to me? 324 00:24:11,240 --> 00:24:13,470 Of all people, how could you do this to me! 325 00:24:13,470 --> 00:24:16,180 Her Majesty's command was so solemn. 326 00:24:16,180 --> 00:24:20,540 However, my heart for you has not changed. 327 00:24:21,310 --> 00:24:25,430 There will come a day when I can make up for what happened today. 328 00:24:30,560 --> 00:24:34,460 A three-room tile-roofed house costs five seoms of rice. [One seom of rice is about 160 kg] 329 00:24:34,460 --> 00:24:38,680 Based on that, purchase the houses near Changdeokgung. 330 00:24:38,680 --> 00:24:43,100 I will personally inspect and appropriately distribute them to the officials. 331 00:24:43,100 --> 00:24:45,270 However, Your Majesty, 332 00:24:45,270 --> 00:24:47,390 there is already an established price. 333 00:24:47,390 --> 00:24:50,160 Who set that price? 334 00:24:50,160 --> 00:24:52,660 Did the people decide it? 335 00:24:53,940 --> 00:24:58,620 Your Majesty, the price at which a house is sold or bought 336 00:24:58,620 --> 00:25:02,350 is completely up to the people. 337 00:25:02,350 --> 00:25:07,760 How can Your Majesty set in stone that a three-roomed tile-roofed house 338 00:25:07,760 --> 00:25:10,950 is worth five seoms of rice? 339 00:25:16,350 --> 00:25:18,480 Even if this is criticized, I will take the blame. 340 00:25:18,480 --> 00:25:20,520 With all due respect, Your Majesty, 341 00:25:20,520 --> 00:25:22,840 it has not been long since we moved to Hanyang. 342 00:25:22,840 --> 00:25:27,030 I fear we will lose the hearts of the people in the capital over this matter. 343 00:25:27,030 --> 00:25:30,280 Thus, please rescind your order. 344 00:25:30,280 --> 00:25:34,800 Please rescind your order. 345 00:25:37,320 --> 00:25:39,960 Are the people you are referring to 346 00:25:39,960 --> 00:25:42,510 different from the people I know? 347 00:25:43,290 --> 00:25:45,470 Rescind my order? 348 00:25:46,190 --> 00:25:49,030 When you fight over a position, you do so as if you are mortal enemies. 349 00:25:49,030 --> 00:25:52,100 But how could you all be so unified in this matter? 350 00:25:52,990 --> 00:25:54,710 They are no different! 351 00:25:54,710 --> 00:25:56,950 I will punish those who line their own pockets 352 00:25:56,950 --> 00:25:59,940 at the expense of the people in accordance with the law. 353 00:26:00,910 --> 00:26:03,790 Minister of Justice, execute my order thoroughly. 354 00:26:03,790 --> 00:26:06,880 If I find you were negligent in carrying out your duties, 355 00:26:06,880 --> 00:26:10,210 I will hold you accountable. 356 00:26:10,210 --> 00:26:11,740 Yes. 357 00:26:14,550 --> 00:26:18,880 We cannot let the Queen keep running wild like that. 358 00:26:20,790 --> 00:26:24,830 We need to drain the Queen of her strength. 359 00:26:24,830 --> 00:26:28,010 She definitely was not a pushover. 360 00:26:28,010 --> 00:26:31,080 Obviously, someone who helped establish the king 361 00:26:31,080 --> 00:26:33,870 and became queen would not be a pushover. 362 00:26:39,250 --> 00:26:42,190 I see that you have a plan. 363 00:26:50,200 --> 00:26:52,810 You will sell a house you recently bought? 364 00:26:52,810 --> 00:26:54,330 A buyer came along. 365 00:26:54,330 --> 00:26:56,150 For ten times the cost! 366 00:26:57,980 --> 00:27:00,780 The Queen said we cannot. 367 00:27:00,780 --> 00:27:02,770 We just have to make sure she does not find out. 368 00:27:02,770 --> 00:27:03,880 Hyungnim! 369 00:27:03,880 --> 00:27:05,970 We are being pushed out of power. 370 00:27:05,970 --> 00:27:08,070 If we are pushed out of financial power as well, 371 00:27:08,070 --> 00:27:11,960 then we will lose influence in Hanyang. 372 00:27:13,670 --> 00:27:16,190 Did she not say so before? 373 00:27:16,190 --> 00:27:20,590 Her Majesty is not on our Min family's side. 374 00:27:21,910 --> 00:27:23,970 Do not trust in the Queen. 375 00:27:24,640 --> 00:27:26,880 We need to... 376 00:27:26,880 --> 00:27:29,480 walk our own path now. 377 00:27:29,480 --> 00:27:30,870 Yeoganggun? 378 00:27:30,870 --> 00:27:32,250 Yes. 379 00:27:32,250 --> 00:27:35,960 I sold six three-room tile-roofed houses to Yeoganggun. 380 00:27:35,960 --> 00:27:39,750 Now that I have found buyers for those houses... 381 00:27:40,750 --> 00:27:44,420 You set the trap like that? 382 00:27:46,960 --> 00:27:49,690 Should I not help him make at least ten times the profit? 383 00:27:49,690 --> 00:27:53,130 He is Her Majesty's younger brother, after all. 384 00:27:56,440 --> 00:28:00,660 You should see how the Queen keels over from this. 385 00:28:00,660 --> 00:28:02,810 I should see it for myself. 386 00:28:02,810 --> 00:28:04,900 I plan to attend the Royal Sericulture Ceremony, which was used 387 00:28:04,900 --> 00:28:07,850 to justify the King's withdrawal of his declaration of abdication. 388 00:28:07,850 --> 00:28:10,820 I hear he asked all the women of the royal relatives to attend. 389 00:28:17,410 --> 00:28:19,160 But you know, 390 00:28:19,930 --> 00:28:25,780 there are others besides Yeogganggun who increased their wealth in such a way. 391 00:28:25,780 --> 00:28:31,450 I fear the fallout might end up hurting us as well. 392 00:28:32,650 --> 00:28:37,170 Who would dare step forward and speak out about their own wrongfully gained profit? 393 00:28:37,170 --> 00:28:42,130 As long as nobody speaks up about it, there will be no problem. 394 00:28:42,130 --> 00:28:43,960 But the people... 395 00:28:43,960 --> 00:28:46,170 Whether it is through threats or persuasion, 396 00:28:46,170 --> 00:28:49,180 I will make sure they keep silent. 397 00:29:03,860 --> 00:29:06,130 Which one is the Queen's bathwater? 398 00:29:06,130 --> 00:29:08,190 It is this one. 399 00:29:19,740 --> 00:29:21,190 Is it all ready? 400 00:29:21,190 --> 00:29:23,110 Yes, it is all ready. 401 00:29:23,110 --> 00:29:24,420 Court Lady. 402 00:29:24,420 --> 00:29:27,110 What are you doing here, Court Lady- 403 00:29:27,110 --> 00:29:29,440 Wait, C-Court Lady? 404 00:29:34,670 --> 00:29:36,950 Aigoo, it is all ready. 405 00:29:40,460 --> 00:29:42,010 The Hours of Ox and Tiger. 406 00:29:42,010 --> 00:29:45,010 This is clear water drawn 0.2 km deep from the Han River, 407 00:29:45,010 --> 00:29:48,070 and the clear water from the stream at Suseongdong of Inwang Mountain. 408 00:29:48,070 --> 00:29:50,750 Thus, the water is still cold. 409 00:29:50,750 --> 00:29:54,090 Court Lady Seo will soon bring the hot water. 410 00:29:57,850 --> 00:29:59,550 Change the water. 411 00:30:06,520 --> 00:30:07,980 Forget it. 412 00:30:09,000 --> 00:30:13,290 How will the Queen have a bath like this? 413 00:30:14,810 --> 00:30:16,660 Your Majesty! 414 00:31:02,440 --> 00:31:05,280 Madam! Madam! 415 00:31:08,480 --> 00:31:10,600 What is the matter? 416 00:31:11,710 --> 00:31:13,610 Madam... 417 00:31:13,610 --> 00:31:17,760 The offering ceremony where wine is poured for the God of Silkworms. 418 00:31:17,760 --> 00:31:21,920 The presentation of five types of mulberry leaves on the ceremonial platform. 419 00:31:22,670 --> 00:31:26,010 The Crown Prince and officials' presentation of their tribute writings. 420 00:31:27,010 --> 00:31:31,940 His and Her Majesty's reception of greetings from the inner court. 421 00:31:31,940 --> 00:31:35,960 We prepared everything in the order you commanded. 422 00:31:41,560 --> 00:31:44,110 Do not have the presentation of tribute writings separately. 423 00:31:44,110 --> 00:31:46,530 Combine it with the reception of greetings. 424 00:31:46,530 --> 00:31:48,170 Yes, Your Majesty. 425 00:31:54,310 --> 00:31:55,740 Hello. 426 00:31:55,740 --> 00:31:57,760 You are beautiful. 427 00:31:58,920 --> 00:32:00,970 Thank you for coming. 428 00:32:12,800 --> 00:32:15,080 Thank you for coming. 429 00:32:16,040 --> 00:32:18,510 I will escort you to the rear garden. 430 00:32:55,750 --> 00:32:58,000 - Follow me. - Yes. 431 00:33:03,810 --> 00:33:05,840 Thank you for coming. 432 00:33:05,840 --> 00:33:07,820 Thank you for your hard work. 433 00:33:07,820 --> 00:33:10,040 - Please come inside. - Yes. 434 00:33:19,030 --> 00:33:20,440 Aigoo. 435 00:33:26,200 --> 00:33:27,770 Head inside. 436 00:33:30,070 --> 00:33:31,690 Follow me quickly. 437 00:33:40,020 --> 00:33:41,100 My goodness! 438 00:33:41,100 --> 00:33:43,360 Aigoo, careful, careful! 439 00:33:57,590 --> 00:33:59,420 She is Her Majesty. 440 00:33:59,420 --> 00:34:01,390 What brings you here? 441 00:34:04,120 --> 00:34:06,860 What is the matter that is so urgent? 442 00:34:06,860 --> 00:34:12,300 It appears Yeoganggun has fallen for Bamgol Kim's trap. 443 00:34:13,250 --> 00:34:14,900 What did you say? 444 00:34:53,730 --> 00:34:56,610 Was there such a ceremony in the Celestial Empire? 445 00:34:56,610 --> 00:35:00,650 I heard the Queen is holding this ceremony for the first time. 446 00:36:20,940 --> 00:36:22,110 Your Majesty. 447 00:36:22,110 --> 00:36:24,250 You have fallen into a trap. 448 00:36:24,250 --> 00:36:25,780 Pardon? 449 00:36:27,450 --> 00:36:30,420 His and Her Majesty have carefully watched over 450 00:36:30,420 --> 00:36:33,840 the livelihood of the people, both morning and evening. 451 00:36:33,840 --> 00:36:37,620 When they saw hungry people, they expressed great sorrow. 452 00:36:37,620 --> 00:36:41,500 In order to save the poor and destitute people, 453 00:36:41,500 --> 00:36:44,590 Taesangwang established a nation. 454 00:36:44,590 --> 00:36:47,520 His and Her Majesty 455 00:36:47,520 --> 00:36:52,180 worked tirelessly to continue to carry out his goal. 456 00:36:52,180 --> 00:36:57,500 Her Majesty's dedication to teaching silkworm farming to the people 457 00:36:57,500 --> 00:37:00,120 is a sacred and blessed endeavor. 458 00:37:00,120 --> 00:37:04,600 Her Majesty's desire to improve the people's welfare by promoting sericulture 459 00:37:04,600 --> 00:37:09,040 will surely have reached the heaven. 460 00:37:25,290 --> 00:37:28,430 The secretly laid trap will not only ensnare Yeoganggun, 461 00:37:28,430 --> 00:37:31,480 but also Your Majesty. 462 00:37:31,480 --> 00:37:36,450 I, Myeongseon Daebu, a relative of His Majesty report this. [Myeongseon Daebu: A 3rd senior rank given to a royal relative] 463 00:37:36,450 --> 00:37:39,520 The one who is secretly supporting Bamgol Kim is 464 00:37:39,520 --> 00:37:41,940 Taesangwang's half-brother, 465 00:37:41,940 --> 00:37:44,460 Myeongseon Daebu. 466 00:37:47,440 --> 00:37:48,870 If so, 467 00:37:48,870 --> 00:37:51,520 even the king would have difficulties with him. 468 00:37:51,520 --> 00:37:56,400 For the people, having a house is more important than sericulture. 469 00:37:56,400 --> 00:37:59,290 Having a house where their entire family can live together. 470 00:37:59,290 --> 00:38:03,940 However, there are powerful ministers who are taking away 471 00:38:03,940 --> 00:38:06,880 the houses of such people for their own profit. 472 00:38:06,880 --> 00:38:09,000 Thus, I want to report this. 473 00:38:10,090 --> 00:38:13,430 Who is the powerful minister you are referring to? 474 00:38:47,020 --> 00:38:52,090 I was told that if I buy a house briefly for cheap and then sell it, 475 00:38:53,430 --> 00:38:56,100 I could make ten times the profit. 476 00:38:56,850 --> 00:38:59,260 I was blinded by my greed, and I... 477 00:39:00,040 --> 00:39:02,250 Of all people, me! 478 00:39:02,250 --> 00:39:04,870 I must have gone mad temporarily. 479 00:39:07,960 --> 00:39:09,580 Your Majesty! 480 00:39:09,580 --> 00:39:12,110 To express my allegiance to Your Majesty, 481 00:39:12,110 --> 00:39:15,790 I will offer up all those houses to you. 482 00:39:15,790 --> 00:39:19,570 Accept those houses and fairly distribute them 483 00:39:19,570 --> 00:39:22,880 to officials who do not have a house. 484 00:39:27,770 --> 00:39:29,450 Is that all? 485 00:39:30,180 --> 00:39:32,960 From what I heard from the Minister of Commerce, 486 00:39:33,610 --> 00:39:35,490 there were more. 487 00:39:37,000 --> 00:39:40,340 I also have two three-room tile-roofed houses 488 00:39:40,340 --> 00:39:42,780 and two four-roomed tile-roofed houses in Jungchon. 489 00:39:42,780 --> 00:39:45,920 I will hand over these to show my allegiance to you 490 00:39:45,920 --> 00:39:49,540 and follow in Yeoganggun's great intentions. 491 00:39:50,940 --> 00:39:54,950 I will also offer up a tile-roofed house, Your Majesty! 492 00:39:54,950 --> 00:39:59,080 I offer you my allegiance, Your Majesty. 493 00:39:59,080 --> 00:40:02,040 I will offer up three tile-roofed houses, Your Majesty! 494 00:40:02,040 --> 00:40:06,830 We offer you our allegiance, Your Majesty! 495 00:40:11,050 --> 00:40:15,110 I-I will also offer up all my houses 496 00:40:15,110 --> 00:40:19,920 to help alleviate your concern for the people. 497 00:40:23,060 --> 00:40:25,650 What about you, Myeongseon Daebu? 498 00:40:28,070 --> 00:40:29,500 Well... 499 00:40:30,950 --> 00:40:33,660 If the elder of the royal relatives steps in, 500 00:40:33,660 --> 00:40:37,180 it will please His Majesty greatly. 501 00:40:39,650 --> 00:40:41,210 Well... 502 00:40:41,210 --> 00:40:42,810 Well, I... 503 00:40:43,830 --> 00:40:46,590 I obviously will also... 504 00:40:48,320 --> 00:40:50,370 Your Majesty. 505 00:40:50,370 --> 00:40:55,320 I have two two-room tile-roofed houses 506 00:40:55,320 --> 00:40:59,800 and five three-room thatched-roof houses in Jungchon. 507 00:41:00,770 --> 00:41:04,110 I will hand them over to your disposal. 508 00:41:38,030 --> 00:41:39,690 Your Majesty. 509 00:41:39,690 --> 00:41:43,310 Now, you should command the Ministry of Justice to arrest Bamgol Kim... 510 00:41:46,530 --> 00:41:48,220 Your Majesty. 511 00:41:55,440 --> 00:41:57,540 Great work. 512 00:42:08,640 --> 00:42:10,790 About Myeongseon Daebu. 513 00:42:10,790 --> 00:42:13,270 It was refreshing to see this, 514 00:42:13,270 --> 00:42:17,140 but he would be your uncle-in-law if this was a private residence. 515 00:42:17,140 --> 00:42:20,570 The unjust luxuries he enjoyed in Gaegyeong, 516 00:42:20,570 --> 00:42:22,990 he enjoyed here in Hanyang, 517 00:42:22,990 --> 00:42:25,260 and tried to continue enjoying them. 518 00:42:27,590 --> 00:42:29,420 What about the Crown Prince? 519 00:42:29,420 --> 00:42:31,360 He went to the Eastern Palace. 520 00:42:31,360 --> 00:42:35,240 Since he worked hard today, I should give him praise. 521 00:42:35,240 --> 00:42:36,840 Let us go. 522 00:42:41,170 --> 00:42:42,920 Secretary of Royal Orders. 523 00:42:44,040 --> 00:42:45,940 Yes, Your Majesty. 524 00:42:45,940 --> 00:42:50,380 Tell the Minister of Justice to first arrest Bamgol Kim. 525 00:42:50,380 --> 00:42:52,650 Yes, Your Majesty. 526 00:43:17,780 --> 00:43:21,480 How did it seem to you? 527 00:43:23,760 --> 00:43:25,700 I am talking about the Queen. 528 00:43:29,890 --> 00:43:32,370 She was like a king. 529 00:43:35,420 --> 00:43:37,760 Thus, you must be wary of her. 530 00:43:37,760 --> 00:43:41,830 In this situation, if the Min family uses the Queen and the Crown Prince to push their agenda, 531 00:43:41,830 --> 00:43:44,370 will you be able to handle them? 532 00:43:45,570 --> 00:43:48,030 If Your Majesty and the Crown Prince were to be in opposition, 533 00:43:48,030 --> 00:43:50,480 the Queen will side with the Crown Prince. 534 00:43:50,480 --> 00:43:54,610 Is that not why you withdrew the order to pass the throne, knowing this? 535 00:43:56,480 --> 00:44:00,280 If I spoke out of line, I committed a grave sin worthy of death. 536 00:44:00,280 --> 00:44:04,180 No. Everything you said is right. 537 00:44:06,010 --> 00:44:10,510 Your Majesty, you need to expand your influence. 538 00:44:10,510 --> 00:44:13,770 You should use both the royal relatives and Ansunggun Yi Suk Beon 539 00:44:13,770 --> 00:44:16,910 as a means to grow stronger. 540 00:44:18,160 --> 00:44:21,710 I must expedite the Crown Prince's marriage. 541 00:44:27,840 --> 00:44:29,610 Is this it? 542 00:44:29,610 --> 00:44:31,320 Yes. 543 00:44:31,320 --> 00:44:35,110 A black horn bow's body must be made by combining mulberry wood and bamboo. 544 00:44:35,110 --> 00:44:38,180 But this is made of only bamboo. 545 00:44:40,310 --> 00:44:43,960 Not only that, the horns on either tip are not even water buffalo horns. 546 00:44:43,960 --> 00:44:45,390 Get me another one. 547 00:44:45,390 --> 00:44:46,790 Yes, Your Highness. 548 00:44:46,790 --> 00:44:50,050 Water buffalo horns are a military supply item that must be imported from Ming. 549 00:44:50,050 --> 00:44:51,260 Mother. 550 00:44:51,260 --> 00:44:53,790 You only need your bow for hunting, 551 00:44:55,450 --> 00:44:57,970 so why do you need a black horn bow? 552 00:44:57,970 --> 00:45:01,020 I am the Crown Prince of this nation. 553 00:45:02,030 --> 00:45:05,510 Because you are the Crown Prince of this nation, you must be even more cautious. 554 00:45:05,510 --> 00:45:10,020 I asked why you need this bow when it is a military item. 555 00:45:11,940 --> 00:45:13,470 - Eunuch Kim. - Yes. 556 00:45:13,470 --> 00:45:17,320 This is probably not the only bow the Crown Prince owns. 557 00:45:17,320 --> 00:45:19,250 Bring me all of his bows. 558 00:45:19,250 --> 00:45:21,790 - Your Majesty- - Now! 559 00:45:21,790 --> 00:45:23,230 Yes. 560 00:45:26,610 --> 00:45:29,590 Where did you get all of these? 561 00:45:29,590 --> 00:45:33,300 Still, I read the books diligently. 562 00:45:33,300 --> 00:45:35,770 What is the point of reading the books 563 00:45:35,770 --> 00:45:38,310 when your mindset is not right? 564 00:45:39,190 --> 00:45:43,870 Then, I will only go hunting once every three months. 565 00:45:43,870 --> 00:45:47,490 Only to the extent that it does not cause harm to the people. 566 00:45:54,050 --> 00:45:55,380 Once every six months... 567 00:45:55,380 --> 00:45:58,160 Since you have said so, 568 00:45:58,160 --> 00:46:01,800 I will trust in your word. 569 00:46:03,130 --> 00:46:05,460 Yes, Mother. 570 00:46:05,460 --> 00:46:06,700 Court Lady Seo. 571 00:46:06,700 --> 00:46:08,200 Yes. 572 00:46:15,010 --> 00:46:19,380 This is your reward for your dignified appearance during the Royal Sericulture Ceremony. 573 00:46:19,380 --> 00:46:22,800 Honil Gangni Yeokdae Gukdo Jido. [Honil Gangni Yeokdae Gukdo Jido (Gangnido): Oldest known world map in the East] 574 00:46:22,800 --> 00:46:27,450 It is a world map that marks the capitals of various countries. 575 00:46:32,340 --> 00:46:35,330 As soon as His Majesty ascended to the throne, 576 00:46:35,330 --> 00:46:37,690 he created this map, Gangnido. 577 00:46:37,690 --> 00:46:42,500 You should also carry the great will of your father, who created this map, 578 00:46:42,500 --> 00:46:44,460 in your heart, Crown Prince. 579 00:46:44,460 --> 00:46:46,810 Yes, Mother. 580 00:47:00,330 --> 00:47:04,000 Also, I will appoint Yeoseonggun, Min Mu Jil 581 00:47:04,000 --> 00:47:06,700 as Inspector General. 582 00:47:06,700 --> 00:47:08,350 If Min Mu Jil becomes Inspector General, 583 00:47:08,350 --> 00:47:11,010 he will target the central figure of the royal relatives, Myeongseon Daebu. 584 00:47:11,010 --> 00:47:12,850 That is why I am doing this. 585 00:47:12,850 --> 00:47:14,650 Myeongseon Daebu is Your Majesty's ally. 586 00:47:14,650 --> 00:47:15,860 Indeed, he is an ally. 587 00:47:15,860 --> 00:47:17,520 However, 588 00:47:17,520 --> 00:47:19,370 he has become corrupt. 589 00:47:25,980 --> 00:47:30,250 You know, Her Majesty at the Royal Sericulture Ceremony today... 590 00:47:31,070 --> 00:47:35,720 I wonder if Queen Seondeok reincarnated would be like her. 591 00:47:35,720 --> 00:47:40,570 I thought that Her Majesty would have done really well 592 00:47:40,570 --> 00:47:43,760 even if she had become 593 00:47:43,760 --> 00:47:46,530 the king of this nation, Joseon. 594 00:47:48,980 --> 00:47:52,280 A woman cannot become a king in this nation. 595 00:47:52,280 --> 00:47:55,180 What is your true motive for saying that? 596 00:48:08,970 --> 00:48:13,690 So what if Her Majesty showed the demeanor of a king? 597 00:48:18,500 --> 00:48:23,490 Only you are the monarch of this nation. 598 00:48:34,560 --> 00:48:39,990 You say the Queen showed the demeanor of a king? 599 00:48:43,690 --> 00:48:45,480 I could... 600 00:48:46,460 --> 00:48:49,420 end your life for that statement. 601 00:49:03,920 --> 00:49:07,380 I will restructure the Palace Internal Guards into the Royal Guard. 602 00:49:07,380 --> 00:49:10,260 Also, the Royal Guard will be integrated into the Central Army of the Supreme Military Command, 603 00:49:10,260 --> 00:49:12,860 and be commanded by three military commanders 604 00:49:12,860 --> 00:49:14,890 to strengthen its power. 605 00:49:14,890 --> 00:49:17,250 The purpose of the Royal Guard's existence 606 00:49:17,250 --> 00:49:19,420 is to guard the King's Palace. 607 00:49:19,420 --> 00:49:22,930 Yes, Your Majesty. 608 00:49:22,930 --> 00:49:26,770 Also, I will arrange for the Crown Prince's marriage. 609 00:49:26,770 --> 00:49:29,340 If there is a family who wants to participate in the royal marriage, 610 00:49:29,340 --> 00:49:32,410 collect the profiles of their daughters as marriage candidates. 611 00:49:32,410 --> 00:49:34,580 Secretary of Royal Orders should establish the Ministry of Royal Weddings 612 00:49:34,580 --> 00:49:36,800 and help the Queen as its chief. 613 00:49:36,800 --> 00:49:39,430 Yes, Your Majesty. 614 00:49:40,340 --> 00:49:41,870 Additionally, 615 00:49:42,870 --> 00:49:45,060 I appoint Yeoseonggun Min Mu Jil 616 00:49:46,130 --> 00:49:48,320 as Inspector General. 617 00:49:53,450 --> 00:49:57,600 I-I am honored. 618 00:50:05,960 --> 00:50:12,360 Also, I will appoint Yeoseonggun, Min Mu Jil as Inspector General. 619 00:50:12,360 --> 00:50:13,960 If Min Mu Jil becomes Inspector General, 620 00:50:13,960 --> 00:50:16,650 he will target the central figure of the royal relatives, Myeongseon Daebu. 621 00:50:16,650 --> 00:50:18,510 That is why I am doing this. 622 00:50:18,510 --> 00:50:20,320 Myeongseon Daebu is Your Majesty's ally. 623 00:50:20,320 --> 00:50:21,470 Indeed, he is an ally. 624 00:50:21,470 --> 00:50:25,010 However, he has become corrupt. 625 00:50:26,870 --> 00:50:31,090 You have to attempt to cut 80% to actually cut 50%. 626 00:50:31,090 --> 00:50:33,130 If you try to cut 50% from the start, 627 00:50:33,130 --> 00:50:37,290 you will end up only cutting 20 or 30%. 628 00:50:37,290 --> 00:50:41,950 That will not move the people at all. 629 00:50:41,950 --> 00:50:43,720 Then? 630 00:50:44,990 --> 00:50:50,320 At the appropriate time, I will pardon Myeongseon Daebu. 631 00:50:50,320 --> 00:50:52,310 If so, 632 00:50:52,310 --> 00:50:54,880 from then on, 633 00:50:54,880 --> 00:50:57,550 they will start attacking the Min family. 634 00:51:10,700 --> 00:51:14,700 Your first mission as Inspector General is to investigate the powerful ministers 635 00:51:14,700 --> 00:51:19,620 who colluded with Bamgol Kim to steal the people's houses and land. 636 00:51:19,620 --> 00:51:23,430 - Yes. - Their allies are everywhere in the court. 637 00:51:23,430 --> 00:51:26,250 You must not give them any opportunity to act preemptively, 638 00:51:26,250 --> 00:51:28,610 and carry this out discreetly. 639 00:51:28,610 --> 00:51:32,430 I shall carry this out without any errors. 640 00:52:13,700 --> 00:52:16,230 I asked to meet with Myeongseon Daebu. 641 00:52:16,230 --> 00:52:19,670 He asked me to join him in the meeting. 642 00:52:19,670 --> 00:52:21,540 Please take a seat. 643 00:52:26,980 --> 00:52:30,330 All right, he should be arriving soon. 644 00:52:34,750 --> 00:52:38,580 What happened with the Right Army Commander position was His Majesty's will. 645 00:52:38,580 --> 00:52:42,150 But one of Your Excellency's men received that position. 646 00:52:42,150 --> 00:52:45,570 What is so important about the title of your position? 647 00:52:47,260 --> 00:52:50,180 The title of your position determines the level of your power. 648 00:52:55,020 --> 00:52:56,660 You are here. 649 00:52:56,660 --> 00:52:58,240 Hello. 650 00:53:02,420 --> 00:53:05,410 I was utterly humiliated! 651 00:53:07,600 --> 00:53:12,480 When the Queen asked me, "What about you, Myeongseon Daebu?" Goodness. 652 00:53:12,480 --> 00:53:15,610 The Queen got me really good. 653 00:53:15,610 --> 00:53:20,580 How could the King let a mere woman run wild like that? 654 00:53:20,580 --> 00:53:23,060 Come on now, your words are crossing the line. 655 00:53:23,060 --> 00:53:24,630 What do you mean, crossing the line? 656 00:53:24,630 --> 00:53:27,650 Honestly, who did we establish as king? 657 00:53:27,650 --> 00:53:30,530 Is it the King or the Queen? 658 00:53:30,530 --> 00:53:33,170 He appointed Yeoseonggun as Inspector General. 659 00:53:33,170 --> 00:53:35,190 That is what I mean! 660 00:53:43,520 --> 00:53:49,540 That is why I need to make my daughter become the Crown Princess. 661 00:53:53,150 --> 00:53:54,960 Help me. 662 00:53:54,960 --> 00:53:58,310 This is only possible with the royal relatives' support. 663 00:53:58,310 --> 00:54:01,830 You will make your daughter the Crown Princess, 664 00:54:01,830 --> 00:54:04,020 so you want the royal relatives to support her? 665 00:54:04,020 --> 00:54:05,400 Yes. 666 00:54:05,400 --> 00:54:06,890 Why should we? 667 00:54:07,950 --> 00:54:10,440 Who is the Crown Prince? 668 00:54:10,440 --> 00:54:13,450 He grew up in the Min family when he was young. 669 00:54:13,450 --> 00:54:16,890 Thus, if we do not make sure the Crown Princess is one of our people, 670 00:54:16,890 --> 00:54:19,580 they will push us around again. 671 00:54:20,530 --> 00:54:24,410 But did not His Majesty order the Ministry of Rites 672 00:54:24,410 --> 00:54:26,490 to accept marriage candidate profiles publicly? 673 00:54:27,240 --> 00:54:30,120 You do not have to worry about that. 674 00:54:33,720 --> 00:54:35,190 I am Yi Suk Beon. 675 00:54:35,190 --> 00:54:37,640 Madam! Madam! Madam! 676 00:54:39,280 --> 00:54:41,900 You were all gathered here, I see. 677 00:54:52,920 --> 00:54:54,810 Save me. 678 00:54:58,540 --> 00:55:00,280 Who are you? 679 00:55:01,960 --> 00:55:03,820 I do not believe I have seen you before. 680 00:55:03,820 --> 00:55:08,530 You gained so much wealth through me. How could you pretend not to know me? 681 00:55:08,540 --> 00:55:09,820 Do you have proof? Probably not. 682 00:55:09,820 --> 00:55:11,630 You probably do not. 683 00:55:12,730 --> 00:55:15,010 - Your Excellency! - Oh, yeah! 684 00:55:15,010 --> 00:55:18,100 About the land that I was supposed to receive last time... 685 00:55:18,100 --> 00:55:22,290 Luckily, the title has not passed to me yet. 686 00:55:22,290 --> 00:55:24,610 Let us just say it never happened. 687 00:55:28,790 --> 00:55:31,510 Is anyone outside? 688 00:55:32,950 --> 00:55:34,540 Is anyone outside? 689 00:55:34,540 --> 00:55:37,740 A criminal ran in here. 690 00:55:38,880 --> 00:55:42,080 Do you believe you can get away by using me as a scapegoat? 691 00:55:42,080 --> 00:55:43,240 Hear ye! 692 00:55:43,240 --> 00:55:45,510 I will not die alone! 693 00:55:45,510 --> 00:55:47,760 To see a better day in the future, 694 00:55:47,830 --> 00:55:52,230 think about how you can die well right now. 695 00:55:56,490 --> 00:55:57,970 Hear ye! What are you doing? 696 00:55:57,970 --> 00:55:59,620 Quickly drag her out! 697 00:55:59,620 --> 00:56:02,170 - I will not die alone! - Move! 698 00:56:02,170 --> 00:56:04,870 I will not die alone! 699 00:56:07,260 --> 00:56:08,930 I am sorry for the commotion. 700 00:56:08,930 --> 00:56:11,760 Aigoo, aigoo! Aigoo, what is this! 701 00:56:11,760 --> 00:56:13,220 Aigoo, I am so sorry. 702 00:56:13,220 --> 00:56:15,160 Are you all right? I am so sorry. 703 00:56:15,160 --> 00:56:16,370 It is fine, it is fine. 704 00:56:16,370 --> 00:56:17,790 Let us go. 705 00:56:17,790 --> 00:56:19,130 Goodness, seriously. 706 00:56:19,130 --> 00:56:20,390 Aigoo. 707 00:56:22,950 --> 00:56:26,860 This is the first time a crown princess is being selected after the founding of the dynasty. 708 00:56:26,860 --> 00:56:29,750 What we do from now on will become precedent, 709 00:56:29,750 --> 00:56:32,570 and that precedent will become history. 710 00:56:32,570 --> 00:56:37,190 I ask that you approach this with solemn reverence and care. 711 00:56:53,630 --> 00:56:56,630 [Daughter of Yi Suk Beon of the Anseong Yi family] 712 00:56:59,380 --> 00:57:01,430 Is this all? 713 00:57:01,430 --> 00:57:03,110 Yes. 714 00:57:04,420 --> 00:57:09,170 Just three candidates, including Anseonggun Yi Suk Beon's daughter? 715 00:57:10,150 --> 00:57:13,290 And the other two are clearly just listed for formality. 716 00:57:15,860 --> 00:57:18,240 Bring me a new list of candidates. 717 00:57:18,240 --> 00:57:19,970 Your Majesty. 718 00:57:19,970 --> 00:57:24,230 I hear the royal relatives are supporting Anseonggun anyway. 719 00:57:24,230 --> 00:57:27,030 I refuse to accept this. 720 00:57:28,640 --> 00:57:32,560 However, if she is a candidate supported by the royal relatives, His Majesty- 721 00:57:32,560 --> 00:57:34,450 Bring me a new list of candidates. 722 00:57:34,450 --> 00:57:38,070 I cannot select the crown princess like this. 723 00:57:45,790 --> 00:57:47,060 [Daughter of Yi Suk Beon of the Anseong Yi family] 724 00:57:53,190 --> 00:57:54,680 [Daughter of Kim Han Ro of the Gwangsan Kim family] 725 00:58:01,040 --> 00:58:04,570 I wish to hold a competition to weave your own cotton fabric. 726 00:58:04,570 --> 00:58:10,460 Ultimately, I will select the one who wins this competition as the Crown Princess. 727 00:58:11,540 --> 00:58:14,100 [The Queen Who Crowns] 728 00:58:14,100 --> 00:58:17,970 ♫ I look at you, whom I cannot reach ♫ 729 00:58:17,970 --> 00:58:27,240 ♫ I dream a dream I cannot achieve ♫ 730 00:58:27,240 --> 00:58:33,890 ♫ What used to shine brilliantly ♫ 731 00:58:33,890 --> 00:58:38,870 ♫ The faded days ♫ 732 00:58:38,870 --> 00:58:45,780 ♫ Like the wind that I cannot contain ♫ 733 00:58:45,780 --> 00:58:49,860 ♫ You who disappeared ♫ 734 00:58:49,860 --> 00:58:52,800 I have selected the Crown Princess. 735 00:58:52,800 --> 00:58:55,550 I am saying I will strengthen the monarchy. 736 00:58:55,550 --> 00:59:00,160 My feelings for you have never changed. 737 00:59:00,160 --> 00:59:02,470 All she needs to do is win. 738 00:59:02,470 --> 00:59:05,070 You are the one who created this mess, right? 739 00:59:06,060 --> 00:59:07,900 Right now, I am Joseon. 740 00:59:07,900 --> 00:59:10,280 - You are being cowardly. - Enough! 741 00:59:10,280 --> 00:59:13,050 Please spare them. 742 00:59:14,050 --> 00:59:16,970 Why are you doing this to me!