1 00:00:21,110 --> 00:00:26,030 [Cha Joo Young / Lee Hyun Wook] 2 00:00:36,340 --> 00:00:38,970 [The Queen Who Crowns] 3 00:00:39,600 --> 00:00:41,620 [This drama is a fictional story based on historical figures and events and may differ from actual historical records.] 4 00:00:41,620 --> 00:00:42,820 [Filming of animals or child actors followed production guidelines.] 5 00:00:44,510 --> 00:00:49,460 [Previously...] I thought that Her Majesty would have done really well 6 00:00:49,460 --> 00:00:52,650 even if she had become 7 00:00:52,650 --> 00:00:55,060 the king of this nation, Joseon. 8 00:00:55,860 --> 00:00:58,500 A woman cannot become a king in this nation. 9 00:00:59,220 --> 00:01:02,070 What is your true motive for saying that? 10 00:01:04,500 --> 00:01:06,740 At the appropriate time, 11 00:01:06,740 --> 00:01:08,690 I will pardon Myeongseon Daebu. 12 00:01:08,690 --> 00:01:10,050 If so, 13 00:01:10,050 --> 00:01:11,870 from then on, 14 00:01:12,630 --> 00:01:14,860 they will start attacking the Min family. 15 00:01:15,520 --> 00:01:20,420 This is your reward for your dignified appearance during the Royal Sericulture Ceremony. 16 00:01:20,420 --> 00:01:23,990 I must expedite the Crown Prince's marriage. 17 00:01:23,990 --> 00:01:25,680 Help me. 18 00:01:25,680 --> 00:01:29,190 You will make your daughter the Crown Princess, 19 00:01:29,190 --> 00:01:31,330 so you want the royal relatives to support her? 20 00:01:31,330 --> 00:01:32,390 Yes. 21 00:01:32,390 --> 00:01:35,180 I do not believe I have seen you before. 22 00:01:36,620 --> 00:01:37,920 Hear ye! What are you doing? 23 00:01:37,920 --> 00:01:40,280 - I will not die alone! - Move! 24 00:01:40,280 --> 00:01:42,520 I will not die alone! 25 00:01:45,460 --> 00:01:49,370 This is the first time a crown princess is being selected after the founding of the dynasty. 26 00:01:49,370 --> 00:01:52,160 What we do from now on will become precedent, 27 00:01:52,160 --> 00:01:55,000 and that precedent will become history. 28 00:01:55,000 --> 00:01:59,640 I ask that you approach this with solemn reverence and care. 29 00:02:16,130 --> 00:02:19,030 [Daughter of Yi Suk Beon of the Anseong Yi family] 30 00:02:21,820 --> 00:02:23,860 Is this all? 31 00:02:23,860 --> 00:02:25,420 Yes. 32 00:02:26,830 --> 00:02:31,550 Just three candidates, including Anseonggun Yi Suk Beon's daughter? 33 00:02:32,580 --> 00:02:35,700 And the other two are clearly just listed for formality. 34 00:02:38,300 --> 00:02:39,960 Bring me a new list of candidates. 35 00:02:40,580 --> 00:02:42,400 Your Majesty. 36 00:02:42,400 --> 00:02:46,690 I hear the royal relatives are supporting Anseonggun anyway. 37 00:02:46,690 --> 00:02:49,520 I refuse to accept this. 38 00:02:51,130 --> 00:02:54,320 However, if she is a candidate supported by the royal relatives, 39 00:02:54,320 --> 00:02:57,530 His Majesty has no choice but to accept, too- 40 00:02:57,530 --> 00:02:59,460 Bring me a new list of candidates. 41 00:02:59,460 --> 00:03:03,060 I cannot select the crown princess like this. 42 00:03:11,030 --> 00:03:14,650 So, you asked to see me privately? 43 00:03:14,650 --> 00:03:16,140 Yes. 44 00:03:17,310 --> 00:03:19,110 What is it? 45 00:03:20,080 --> 00:03:24,310 I wish to offer my daughter as Your Majesty's daughter-in-law. 46 00:03:25,420 --> 00:03:28,300 The Queen is responsible for selecting the Crown Princess. 47 00:03:30,140 --> 00:03:36,700 Your Majesty, I am offering my daughter to you out of my loyalty to you. 48 00:03:36,700 --> 00:03:40,090 How could you say it is the responsibility of the Queen? 49 00:03:45,610 --> 00:03:47,080 Your Majesty, 50 00:03:47,740 --> 00:03:50,370 please do not distance yourself from me. 51 00:03:51,080 --> 00:03:52,480 Since the Year of the Yellow Tiger 52 00:03:52,480 --> 00:03:55,540 when soldiers were mobilized in front of Gyeogbokgung until now, 53 00:03:55,540 --> 00:04:00,480 Your Majesty is the only one I sought to be loyal to. 54 00:04:00,480 --> 00:04:01,800 So why... 55 00:04:01,800 --> 00:04:06,700 Why is Your Majesty treating me differently than before? 56 00:04:24,940 --> 00:04:27,270 How could you say I am treating you differently? 57 00:04:28,230 --> 00:04:33,610 My feelings for you have never changed. 58 00:04:34,930 --> 00:04:39,030 So, how did you come to such a misunderstanding? 59 00:04:43,140 --> 00:04:45,840 Your Majesty! 60 00:04:56,520 --> 00:04:58,450 [Episode 9] 61 00:05:06,220 --> 00:05:08,800 Tavern Lady, where are you? 62 00:05:10,570 --> 00:05:12,200 I made a reservation. 63 00:05:12,200 --> 00:05:13,720 Please, that way. 64 00:05:18,610 --> 00:05:20,330 Your Majesty. 65 00:05:40,620 --> 00:05:42,950 Aigoo, this is so precious. 66 00:05:42,950 --> 00:05:44,510 Thank you. 67 00:05:44,510 --> 00:05:46,550 She seems like a madam of a noble family. 68 00:05:46,550 --> 00:05:48,880 What is the matter? Is her husband causing trouble? 69 00:05:48,880 --> 00:05:50,270 Did he take a gisaeng mistress? 70 00:05:50,270 --> 00:05:52,080 What in the world! 71 00:05:52,080 --> 00:05:56,120 He is solely devoted to My Lady! 72 00:05:59,680 --> 00:06:01,690 I have a request for you. 73 00:06:01,690 --> 00:06:04,400 Just give the command. 74 00:06:04,400 --> 00:06:09,500 It appears someone is gifting luxury bows to the Crown Prince. 75 00:06:09,500 --> 00:06:13,490 But they are bribes and not gifts in reality. 76 00:06:13,490 --> 00:06:17,400 Please find out who those people are. 77 00:06:18,290 --> 00:06:23,850 When you find out who they are, tell the chief monk at Hoeamsa. 78 00:06:23,850 --> 00:06:25,380 Yes. 79 00:06:26,630 --> 00:06:28,440 Oh, also, 80 00:06:28,440 --> 00:06:34,910 there was a major commotion at Anseonggun Yi Suk Beon's house recently. 81 00:06:34,910 --> 00:06:36,050 What do you mean? 82 00:06:36,050 --> 00:06:43,070 A maidservant who was like a sister to Anseonggun's daughter committed suicide. 83 00:06:43,070 --> 00:06:45,640 What? Why? 84 00:06:45,640 --> 00:06:52,510 Anseonggun said to return all the jewelry she received from Bamgol Kim, 85 00:06:52,510 --> 00:06:57,070 but it seems the daughter did not return one of the rings. 86 00:06:57,070 --> 00:07:00,280 After Anseonggun found out and scolded her, 87 00:07:00,280 --> 00:07:04,470 I believe she told him that her maidservant stole it. 88 00:07:04,470 --> 00:07:08,540 Are you saying Anseonggun's daughter secretly took the ring 89 00:07:08,540 --> 00:07:11,400 and then framed her maidservant for it? 90 00:07:11,400 --> 00:07:13,020 Yes. 91 00:07:28,750 --> 00:07:30,190 Aigoo! 92 00:07:30,190 --> 00:07:31,510 Goodness! 93 00:07:31,510 --> 00:07:34,560 - Put the tofu down first! - Goodness, why would the young lady 94 00:07:34,560 --> 00:07:37,780 of a noble family personally bring such heavy tofu? 95 00:07:37,780 --> 00:07:40,910 I kept telling her I would carry it, but- 96 00:07:40,910 --> 00:07:43,270 How will you carry this with your hand like that? 97 00:07:43,270 --> 00:07:45,660 Sit here and eat something before you go. 98 00:07:45,660 --> 00:07:47,380 I will prepare two rice soups quickly for you. 99 00:07:47,380 --> 00:07:48,600 No, no. 100 00:07:48,600 --> 00:07:50,900 I do not want to bother you while you are working. 101 00:07:50,900 --> 00:07:52,850 Just do the math quickly for me. 102 00:07:52,850 --> 00:07:54,520 Yes. 103 00:07:55,690 --> 00:07:58,290 Are you referring to the daughter of Kim Han Ro? 104 00:07:58,290 --> 00:07:59,860 That is correct. 105 00:08:00,690 --> 00:08:04,610 I see he is the one who passed the state exam along with His Majesty. 106 00:08:04,610 --> 00:08:06,410 However, 107 00:08:06,410 --> 00:08:08,490 he is a subject of controversy. 108 00:08:08,490 --> 00:08:10,720 During Taesangwang's reign, 109 00:08:10,720 --> 00:08:15,230 he once took a horse from a station official under the pretext of attending a banquet. 110 00:08:15,230 --> 00:08:18,230 That had stirred up quite a bit of trouble then. 111 00:08:18,230 --> 00:08:19,860 That is not all. 112 00:08:19,860 --> 00:08:22,040 When he went as a congratulatory envoy to Ming, 113 00:08:22,040 --> 00:08:24,370 he secretly engaged in trade to earn profit 114 00:08:24,370 --> 00:08:26,440 and was dismissed from his position. 115 00:08:26,440 --> 00:08:29,900 I am not speaking to you about Kim Han Ro, 116 00:08:29,900 --> 00:08:31,650 but his daughter. 117 00:08:31,650 --> 00:08:33,160 However, Your Majesty. 118 00:08:33,160 --> 00:08:36,510 If we deny her even a chance just because of her faulty father, 119 00:08:36,510 --> 00:08:41,000 would that not be injustice inflicted upon an individual by the state? 120 00:08:41,000 --> 00:08:46,710 Thus, I will have Anseonggun's daughter and Kim Han Ro's daughter compete. 121 00:08:46,710 --> 00:08:48,600 Your Majesty, 122 00:08:48,600 --> 00:08:52,620 His Majesty already has Anseonggun's daughter in mind. 123 00:08:52,620 --> 00:08:54,180 You need to know this- 124 00:08:54,180 --> 00:08:58,300 I clearly told you the principles last time. 125 00:08:58,300 --> 00:09:04,700 I will not let the selection of the Crown Princess be used to satisfy their own greed. 126 00:09:09,690 --> 00:09:14,120 I heard that you have Anseonggun Yi Suk Beon's daughter in mind. 127 00:09:15,100 --> 00:09:17,590 What are your thoughts on it, Queen? 128 00:09:18,290 --> 00:09:21,160 I heard Anseonggun asked to meet you privately 129 00:09:21,160 --> 00:09:23,820 and made a tearful plea. 130 00:09:24,630 --> 00:09:27,610 Since he can pretend to be that loyal, 131 00:09:27,610 --> 00:09:30,120 it is not that I believe in his act. 132 00:09:31,360 --> 00:09:33,190 Then why... 133 00:09:35,600 --> 00:09:39,010 I intend to establish the Gyeomsabok as a cavalry-focused royal guard. 134 00:09:39,010 --> 00:09:40,760 However, upon reflection, 135 00:09:40,760 --> 00:09:45,210 does Yi Suk Beon not hold sway over a considerable portion of this nation's military? 136 00:09:45,210 --> 00:09:49,150 However, this is about finding a lifelong partner for the Crown Prince. 137 00:09:49,150 --> 00:09:52,210 The Crown Prince will one day become the monarch. 138 00:09:52,210 --> 00:09:55,060 The Gyeomsabok is a royal guard that strengthens the monarchy. 139 00:09:55,060 --> 00:09:58,130 While the Crown Prince's marriage has political implications, 140 00:09:58,130 --> 00:10:00,660 we cannot focus solely on the political aspects. 141 00:10:00,660 --> 00:10:03,350 I am saying I will strengthen the monarchy. 142 00:10:04,110 --> 00:10:06,690 You should consider it positively. 143 00:10:30,260 --> 00:10:31,720 [Yi Family of Anseong, Yi Suk Beon's Daughter] 144 00:10:37,700 --> 00:10:39,340 [Kim Family of Gwangsan, Kim Han Ro's Daughter] 145 00:11:24,050 --> 00:11:27,590 You will be meeting your lifelong partner. How do you feel? 146 00:11:27,590 --> 00:11:30,540 I am not sure. 147 00:11:30,540 --> 00:11:34,530 I hope she is someone like your mother. 148 00:11:34,530 --> 00:11:36,410 My mother? 149 00:11:36,410 --> 00:11:37,560 Why? 150 00:11:37,560 --> 00:11:39,650 Is she not upright? 151 00:11:39,650 --> 00:11:43,720 When she sets a goal, she stays true to the path. 152 00:11:43,720 --> 00:11:45,760 That is a valuable trait. 153 00:11:45,760 --> 00:11:50,360 But sometimes, I find it difficult and tiring. 154 00:12:00,880 --> 00:12:02,460 Your Majesty, I will do it- 155 00:12:02,460 --> 00:12:04,110 It is all right. 156 00:12:23,870 --> 00:12:27,810 In the section of Mencius titled "The Heart," it says this. 157 00:12:27,810 --> 00:12:29,950 - The people are the most valuable, - The people are the most valuable, 158 00:12:29,950 --> 00:12:32,320 - the state and its affairs come second, - the state and its affairs come second, 159 00:12:32,320 --> 00:12:34,730 - and the king is the least important. - and the king is the least important. 160 00:12:34,730 --> 00:12:37,570 This is a quote from the chapter "The Heart" from Mencius. 161 00:12:37,570 --> 00:12:40,050 If the king is so insignificant compared to the people, 162 00:12:40,050 --> 00:12:43,160 how much less important is the crown princess. 163 00:12:43,980 --> 00:12:48,110 During the Yin and Zhou dynasties, there were King Jie and King Zhou. 164 00:12:48,850 --> 00:12:52,280 Both kings became a dokbu overnight. 165 00:12:52,280 --> 00:12:54,820 Do you know what dokbu means? 166 00:12:56,380 --> 00:13:01,000 Does it not mean a lonely man? 167 00:13:01,760 --> 00:13:05,190 A dokbu is what you call a king who is overthrown due to poor governance. 168 00:13:05,190 --> 00:13:06,730 That is correct. 169 00:13:06,730 --> 00:13:10,530 Thus, there is a saying that someone who cares for me is a king, 170 00:13:10,530 --> 00:13:13,330 and someone who abuses me is an enemy. 171 00:13:13,330 --> 00:13:15,040 Do you know where this saying comes from? 172 00:13:15,040 --> 00:13:18,570 It comes from Taegyegyeong in the Zhou section of the Book of Documents. 173 00:13:18,570 --> 00:13:20,840 You are quite intelligent. 174 00:13:20,840 --> 00:13:23,690 The afternoon selection process will take place during the Hour of Monkey. [Hour of Monkey: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.] 175 00:13:23,690 --> 00:13:27,200 You may return to your quarters, eat, and rest for a bit 176 00:13:27,200 --> 00:13:29,660 before coming back at the appointed time. 177 00:13:29,660 --> 00:13:33,120 I will escort the former Queen Consort back. 178 00:13:38,960 --> 00:13:42,250 If I was born as the daughter of a noble family like you, Princess, 179 00:13:42,250 --> 00:13:45,510 would I have passed such a selection process? 180 00:13:45,510 --> 00:13:47,570 What do you think? 181 00:13:49,230 --> 00:13:52,520 Anseonggun's daughter seemed intelligent. 182 00:13:52,520 --> 00:13:58,550 Is it not apparent that she only read books rather than do useless things? 183 00:13:58,550 --> 00:14:00,800 Useless things? 184 00:14:03,210 --> 00:14:07,100 I did not say that with any particular intent. 185 00:14:09,160 --> 00:14:14,030 The Queen would not select the Crown Princess based on intelligence alone. 186 00:14:14,030 --> 00:14:15,540 Then what? 187 00:14:16,320 --> 00:14:19,000 She would look at the person's character. 188 00:14:19,980 --> 00:14:24,320 Do you believe that Kim Han Ro's daughter will be selected? 189 00:14:25,320 --> 00:14:29,080 Yi Suk Beon's daughter will probably be selected, 190 00:14:29,960 --> 00:14:33,970 since the selection of the Crown Princess is not about choosing a good person, 191 00:14:33,970 --> 00:14:37,330 but about choosing a political partner. 192 00:14:42,630 --> 00:14:45,960 Recently, we held a Royal Sericulture Ceremony at the palace. 193 00:14:45,960 --> 00:14:47,780 Do you know about the Royal Sericulture Ceremony? 194 00:14:47,780 --> 00:14:50,880 It is an event where Her Majesty personally demonstrates 195 00:14:50,880 --> 00:14:55,520 silkworm farming to the public in order to improve the livelihood of the people. 196 00:14:55,520 --> 00:14:57,020 That is correct. 197 00:14:57,020 --> 00:15:01,320 However, I believe there is a problem with the Royal Sericulture Ceremony. 198 00:15:01,320 --> 00:15:03,400 What do you think that is? 199 00:15:07,340 --> 00:15:10,660 The thread gathered from silkworms is a silk thread. 200 00:15:10,660 --> 00:15:17,690 Among the people, how many could make silk clothing made with silk thread? 201 00:15:19,840 --> 00:15:21,810 You are right. 202 00:15:22,660 --> 00:15:27,010 The people do not wear silk clothing made with silk thread. 203 00:15:27,010 --> 00:15:32,170 They wear clothing made of cotton or rough hemp fabric. 204 00:15:32,170 --> 00:15:34,810 How can one understand the lives of the people 205 00:15:34,810 --> 00:15:37,880 who wear cotton clothing while dressed in silk clothing? 206 00:15:37,880 --> 00:15:43,570 Thus, I will hold a competition where you will personally weave cotton fabric. 207 00:15:43,570 --> 00:15:49,220 I will select the winner of this competition as the Crown Princess. 208 00:15:50,060 --> 00:15:53,280 Both of you will receive the same weaving education 209 00:15:53,280 --> 00:15:55,800 before entering the competition. 210 00:16:08,440 --> 00:16:12,910 You are to stay here and weave for the next three days. 211 00:16:12,910 --> 00:16:14,370 Pardon? 212 00:16:14,370 --> 00:16:16,300 For three days? 213 00:16:23,580 --> 00:16:29,810 For these three days, you are forbidden from meeting outsiders, including your family. 214 00:16:37,630 --> 00:16:39,490 Yes. 215 00:16:39,490 --> 00:16:40,930 I understand. 216 00:16:41,680 --> 00:16:45,490 How could she select the Crown Princess by weaving cotton fabric 217 00:16:45,490 --> 00:16:48,020 that the lowly people wear! 218 00:16:49,000 --> 00:16:51,250 In any case, it is a competition. 219 00:16:51,250 --> 00:16:53,970 All she needs to do is win. 220 00:16:57,940 --> 00:17:04,000 Well, I do have someone who is good at weaving at my house. 221 00:17:04,000 --> 00:17:09,670 However, outsiders are forbidden from entering. 222 00:17:11,110 --> 00:17:13,250 Give it to me. 223 00:17:15,110 --> 00:17:17,560 If you would do so. 224 00:18:08,150 --> 00:18:10,070 This is from your family. 225 00:18:10,070 --> 00:18:12,760 They said you can submit this tomorrow. 226 00:18:13,980 --> 00:18:15,750 Thanks. 227 00:18:49,300 --> 00:18:51,240 You did a good job. 228 00:18:51,240 --> 00:18:53,470 I am honored. 229 00:19:07,970 --> 00:19:10,770 It is natural that it would look this way since it is your first time. 230 00:19:10,770 --> 00:19:14,990 However, Anseonggun's daughter demonstrated great skill with much effort 231 00:19:14,990 --> 00:19:17,370 although it was her first time. 232 00:19:17,370 --> 00:19:22,640 Will you learn from her what you did wrong to end up like this? 233 00:19:22,640 --> 00:19:24,740 Yes, Your Majesty. 234 00:19:24,740 --> 00:19:29,940 The mother of the nation should be able to teach such things to the people. 235 00:19:30,820 --> 00:19:34,510 Show her how it is done. 236 00:19:36,740 --> 00:19:39,170 Yes, Your Majesty. 237 00:20:38,470 --> 00:20:40,770 Did you really weave this yourself? 238 00:20:47,930 --> 00:20:50,470 I asked if you wove it yourself. 239 00:20:50,470 --> 00:20:52,320 From the outside, 240 00:20:53,320 --> 00:20:55,990 one of the maids at home... 241 00:21:05,900 --> 00:21:07,960 You cheated, 242 00:21:07,960 --> 00:21:10,160 so you are disqualified. 243 00:21:12,360 --> 00:21:17,080 I am thinking of punishing your family's maid for helping you cheat. 244 00:21:17,080 --> 00:21:19,050 What are your thoughts? 245 00:21:22,470 --> 00:21:25,140 I do not know. 246 00:21:26,240 --> 00:21:28,260 You do not know? 247 00:21:28,960 --> 00:21:34,160 She will be punished because of you, but you do not know? 248 00:21:39,470 --> 00:21:42,180 Did you receive that from Bamgol Kim? 249 00:21:43,180 --> 00:21:46,720 I heard the maidservant who was like a sister to you stole it. 250 00:21:46,720 --> 00:21:49,220 So why do you have it? 251 00:21:50,190 --> 00:21:53,770 You do not take any responsibility for your actions. 252 00:21:53,770 --> 00:21:56,910 Instead, you are passing blame to others. 253 00:21:56,910 --> 00:22:01,200 You memorized the Book of Documents, which teaches us to fear the people, 254 00:22:01,200 --> 00:22:06,300 but you have no fear or compassion toward the people. 255 00:22:06,300 --> 00:22:08,350 So, how could you dream of... 256 00:22:08,350 --> 00:22:12,300 becoming the Crown Princess, who will become the mother of a nation? 257 00:22:16,750 --> 00:22:20,690 I have selected... 258 00:22:20,690 --> 00:22:23,560 Kim Han Ro's daughter as the Crown Princess. 259 00:22:26,650 --> 00:22:29,760 However, the royal relatives and His Majesty believe that 260 00:22:29,760 --> 00:22:32,410 Anseonggun's daughter will be selected. 261 00:22:32,410 --> 00:22:35,330 You saw for yourselves, and yet, you say that? 262 00:22:36,040 --> 00:22:38,540 She lacks the qualities necessary. 263 00:22:39,740 --> 00:22:42,150 Kim Han Ro's daughter 264 00:22:43,400 --> 00:22:46,710 was selected as the Crown Princess. 265 00:22:49,310 --> 00:22:51,860 - Your Majesty... - I understand. 266 00:22:51,860 --> 00:22:56,910 Shall I deliver your intention to Her Majesty again? 267 00:22:56,910 --> 00:22:58,660 It is all right. 268 00:22:58,660 --> 00:23:00,660 You may leave now. 269 00:23:16,640 --> 00:23:20,920 During the Year of the Yellow Tiger, I sent my own troops to Gyeongbokgung, 270 00:23:20,920 --> 00:23:22,170 and during Park Po's Rebellion, 271 00:23:22,170 --> 00:23:25,630 I was the one who led the charge in defeating the traitors! 272 00:23:25,630 --> 00:23:27,080 So how could he! 273 00:23:27,080 --> 00:23:29,240 It is already decided. 274 00:23:32,080 --> 00:23:34,460 The positions of Right Army Commander and the 275 00:23:34,460 --> 00:23:38,000 Crown Princess are not the only ways to gain the King's trust. 276 00:23:39,230 --> 00:23:41,390 What do you mean? 277 00:23:41,390 --> 00:23:43,430 During the Royal Sericulture Ceremony, 278 00:23:43,430 --> 00:23:46,230 an outsider secretly entered the palace. 279 00:23:46,230 --> 00:23:48,760 However, that outsider is... 280 00:23:48,760 --> 00:23:51,570 someone His Majesty desires. 281 00:23:55,790 --> 00:23:59,540 Can you capture him? 282 00:24:22,250 --> 00:24:23,600 Is it them? 283 00:24:23,600 --> 00:24:25,880 The ones who have long colluded with Bamgol Kim, 284 00:24:25,880 --> 00:24:29,000 taking bribes and reaping benefits. 285 00:24:29,000 --> 00:24:30,530 Yes. 286 00:24:34,700 --> 00:24:36,300 How dare you! 287 00:24:36,300 --> 00:24:37,900 Your Excellency! 288 00:24:37,900 --> 00:24:40,080 Whose orders are these! 289 00:24:40,080 --> 00:24:42,710 Let go! Let go of me! 290 00:24:42,710 --> 00:24:44,840 I will walk of my own accord. 291 00:24:46,970 --> 00:24:48,380 Aigoo, Your Excellency! 292 00:24:48,380 --> 00:24:50,630 - I am innocent! - Your Excellency! 293 00:24:55,520 --> 00:24:57,320 Let go of me! 294 00:24:57,320 --> 00:24:59,800 Gosh, what do we do! 295 00:24:59,800 --> 00:25:02,180 Aigoo, Madam! 296 00:25:02,180 --> 00:25:04,360 What is going on! 297 00:25:55,130 --> 00:25:56,460 Why are you... 298 00:25:56,460 --> 00:25:59,310 I sent someone to reach you but did not hear back. 299 00:25:59,310 --> 00:26:00,880 I see. 300 00:26:07,700 --> 00:26:09,790 But... 301 00:26:09,790 --> 00:26:12,630 where did you go this late at night? 302 00:26:14,370 --> 00:26:16,100 The S-Sungeumsa. 303 00:26:16,100 --> 00:26:18,590 [Sungeumsa: Agency in charge of maintaining law and order in the capital city] 304 00:26:18,630 --> 00:26:22,630 Did you buy and sell houses in Jungchon? 305 00:26:24,070 --> 00:26:26,680 There is no reason for you to 306 00:26:26,680 --> 00:26:30,620 frequently visit the Sungeumsa unless you have ties to Bamgol Kim. 307 00:26:30,620 --> 00:26:33,370 No, it was not that serious. 308 00:26:35,420 --> 00:26:38,610 Just hold your breath for a moment and wait. 309 00:26:38,610 --> 00:26:41,970 - Pardon? - The King achieved his goal, 310 00:26:41,970 --> 00:26:43,880 so this will be over soon. 311 00:26:43,880 --> 00:26:45,970 How do you know this? 312 00:26:47,000 --> 00:26:51,550 I have served the King for the past eight years already. 313 00:27:11,040 --> 00:27:13,690 I-It is j-jangmija. 314 00:27:13,690 --> 00:27:15,350 Jangmija? 315 00:27:15,350 --> 00:27:17,720 It is for sanitizing my nose when I get sores sometimes. 316 00:27:17,720 --> 00:27:21,430 If you misuse it, it can damage someone's liver, 317 00:27:21,430 --> 00:27:23,280 and in severe cases, 318 00:27:23,280 --> 00:27:26,540 it can even be fatal. 319 00:27:32,940 --> 00:27:35,290 R-R-Royal Consort. 320 00:27:39,020 --> 00:27:42,380 Who were you trying to silence? 321 00:27:42,380 --> 00:27:43,870 That is not it! 322 00:27:43,870 --> 00:27:46,240 That is definitely not true! 323 00:27:46,990 --> 00:27:48,400 Throw it away. 324 00:27:48,400 --> 00:27:50,650 This is not a good method. 325 00:27:52,320 --> 00:27:53,820 Yes. 326 00:27:53,820 --> 00:27:56,140 I came by today 327 00:27:56,140 --> 00:27:59,940 since I am also a mother-in-law to the Crown Princess. 328 00:27:59,940 --> 00:28:03,920 I do not want her to treat me lightly for being a concubine who was a former main chambermaid. 329 00:28:03,920 --> 00:28:09,110 I came to ask you to make sure that would not happen. 330 00:28:09,110 --> 00:28:11,250 Of course. 331 00:28:18,620 --> 00:28:23,090 With the upcoming Crown Prince's marriage, I will hand out pardons. 332 00:28:27,190 --> 00:28:28,920 Along with Myeongseon Daebu, [Myeongseon Daebu: A 3rd senior rank given to a royal relative] 333 00:28:28,920 --> 00:28:32,300 I will pardon every meritorious subject of the First Prince's Rebellion 334 00:28:32,330 --> 00:28:36,130 of the first degree who were punished for 335 00:28:36,130 --> 00:28:38,950 colluding with Bamgol Kim. 336 00:28:46,150 --> 00:28:50,930 Your grace knows no bounds. 337 00:28:53,720 --> 00:28:58,630 Your grace knows no bounds. [Yeoseonggun Min Mu Jil, Younger brother of Queen Won Gyeong] 338 00:29:00,740 --> 00:29:05,500 Your grace knows no bounds. 339 00:29:12,040 --> 00:29:15,210 Were you planning to do this from the start? 340 00:29:16,100 --> 00:29:17,270 What do you mean? 341 00:29:17,270 --> 00:29:20,880 I am talking about your pardon of Myeongseon Daebu. 342 00:29:21,790 --> 00:29:23,260 What is wrong with that? 343 00:29:23,260 --> 00:29:28,860 Myeongseon Daebu will only be an obstacle in Your Majesty's path. 344 00:29:29,860 --> 00:29:33,270 Sometimes, an obstacle that is removed well becomes a stepping stone. 345 00:29:33,270 --> 00:29:37,680 You know that he can never become a stepping stone! 346 00:29:37,680 --> 00:29:42,520 You made Yeoseonggun wield the sword and then hid behind him. 347 00:29:42,520 --> 00:29:45,580 Let us say I put him in the forefront. 348 00:29:45,580 --> 00:29:47,450 Will they do nothing? 349 00:29:47,450 --> 00:29:49,310 They will now attack Yeoseonggun. 350 00:29:49,310 --> 00:29:51,940 So, if you made him wield his sword, 351 00:29:51,940 --> 00:29:54,480 you should take responsibility for it! 352 00:29:56,480 --> 00:29:58,390 Responsibility? 353 00:29:59,870 --> 00:30:04,290 Responsibility is an elegant way of saying shouldering flaws. 354 00:30:04,290 --> 00:30:08,350 However, under no circumstances should I have any flaws. 355 00:30:08,350 --> 00:30:11,390 You often forget this, 356 00:30:11,390 --> 00:30:14,180 - but I am Joseon now. - Your Majesty! 357 00:30:14,180 --> 00:30:18,180 I clearly made my intent to select Suk Beon's daughter as Crown Princess. 358 00:30:18,230 --> 00:30:22,730 However, my intent was lighter than paper to you. 359 00:30:22,730 --> 00:30:23,890 She lacked the qualities- 360 00:30:23,890 --> 00:30:27,820 Did you not publicly shame Suk Beon's daughter to undermine me? 361 00:30:27,820 --> 00:30:30,470 "Look, she is so inadequate." 362 00:30:30,470 --> 00:30:32,370 Was that not outright insulting the monarch? 363 00:30:32,370 --> 00:30:34,800 It was to find a lifelong partner for the Crown Prince. 364 00:30:34,800 --> 00:30:37,080 It was the same during the Royal Sericulture Ceremony. 365 00:30:37,080 --> 00:30:39,770 Did you have to go that far with Myeongseon Daebu? 366 00:30:39,770 --> 00:30:41,740 Queen, 367 00:30:41,740 --> 00:30:43,860 you are not the monarch. 368 00:30:47,710 --> 00:30:49,640 You are cowardly. 369 00:30:49,640 --> 00:30:53,440 You cannot do as I did with Myeongseong Daebu. 370 00:30:53,440 --> 00:30:56,280 Is that not why you hid behind the sword of Yeoseonggun? 371 00:30:56,280 --> 00:30:58,600 - Knowing this, I- - Queen. 372 00:30:59,380 --> 00:31:03,860 How can you say that such cowardly behavior is Joseon? 373 00:31:03,860 --> 00:31:05,650 Enough! 374 00:31:07,720 --> 00:31:09,540 Your Majesty. 375 00:31:09,540 --> 00:31:11,390 Go back. 376 00:32:17,650 --> 00:32:20,100 - Arrest him. - Yes, sir. 377 00:32:20,910 --> 00:32:22,450 Who are you? 378 00:32:23,110 --> 00:32:24,550 Why are you doing this? 379 00:32:24,550 --> 00:32:26,160 Let go of me! 380 00:32:26,160 --> 00:32:28,180 Why are you doing this? 381 00:32:28,180 --> 00:32:29,740 Your Excellency. 382 00:32:31,530 --> 00:32:33,370 Are you all right? 383 00:32:36,720 --> 00:32:43,090 Do you know how much I suffered on the cold prison floor? 384 00:32:43,910 --> 00:32:48,890 His Majesty used the sword of his in-laws to strike the royal relatives and the meritorious subjects. 385 00:32:50,150 --> 00:32:53,350 I did not realize His Majesty would do this. 386 00:32:54,200 --> 00:32:57,720 Do you really not know His Majesty? 387 00:32:57,720 --> 00:33:02,800 Although they were half-brothers, he killed his younger brother and overthrew his older brother 388 00:33:02,800 --> 00:33:05,420 to ascend to the throne. 389 00:33:06,440 --> 00:33:08,730 Despite that, he set you free like this. 390 00:33:08,730 --> 00:33:11,440 What do you think that means? 391 00:33:14,470 --> 00:33:19,840 It means that you can strike back now. 392 00:33:19,840 --> 00:33:25,080 The King is not one to lend support to only one side fully. 393 00:33:28,780 --> 00:33:34,740 But with what can I strike back? 394 00:33:34,740 --> 00:33:37,600 Your Majesty! 395 00:33:37,600 --> 00:33:40,960 Back when Your Majesty said you would pass the throne, 396 00:33:40,960 --> 00:33:45,050 Yeoganggun and Yeoseonggun seemed eager to carry it through. 397 00:33:45,050 --> 00:33:48,620 Also, when Your Majesty withdrew your intent and returned to your position, 398 00:33:48,620 --> 00:33:53,890 they appeared sad, unlike the rest of the people who rejoiced. 399 00:33:53,890 --> 00:33:59,290 How could they be like this if they did not have a heart of treason 400 00:33:59,290 --> 00:34:02,810 to take power by using the young Crown Prince? 401 00:34:02,810 --> 00:34:06,030 Not only that but on the day you said you would pass the throne, 402 00:34:06,030 --> 00:34:10,350 they tried to use the Crown Prince to create the Naejaechu. 403 00:34:10,350 --> 00:34:12,390 It is clear that they have a heart of treason, 404 00:34:12,390 --> 00:34:15,140 so revoke their official positions and status 405 00:34:15,140 --> 00:34:18,400 as meritorious subjects and depose them. 406 00:34:41,270 --> 00:34:47,780 I am sorry to meet Your Majesty in such a state. 407 00:34:48,890 --> 00:34:53,100 If you had let me know, I would have sent the Royal Physician. 408 00:34:53,100 --> 00:34:55,310 Why did you not say anything? 409 00:34:56,000 --> 00:34:58,850 With all due respect, 410 00:34:58,850 --> 00:35:02,630 the reason my father suddenly ended up like this 411 00:35:02,630 --> 00:35:07,670 is because Your Majesty is trying to abandon us. 412 00:35:08,550 --> 00:35:10,370 Yeoganggun. 413 00:35:16,200 --> 00:35:20,300 I was waiting for you. 414 00:35:20,300 --> 00:35:23,870 I had a request to make of Your Majesty, 415 00:35:24,870 --> 00:35:29,290 I waited here, unable to die. 416 00:35:30,320 --> 00:35:31,810 Even if, by chance, 417 00:35:33,230 --> 00:35:35,920 something were to take place, 418 00:35:44,460 --> 00:35:46,320 please... 419 00:35:49,090 --> 00:35:51,560 spare them. 420 00:35:51,560 --> 00:35:53,450 Father! 421 00:35:55,980 --> 00:36:00,090 Though they may be lacking in many ways, 422 00:36:01,060 --> 00:36:06,950 I can guarantee their loyalty to Your Majesty. 423 00:36:08,020 --> 00:36:09,870 So... 424 00:36:09,870 --> 00:36:11,400 please... 425 00:36:13,140 --> 00:36:15,850 spare them... 426 00:36:15,850 --> 00:36:17,630 Your Majesty! 427 00:36:28,650 --> 00:36:30,450 Your Majesty... 428 00:36:56,650 --> 00:37:00,040 Aigoo, aigoo. 429 00:37:00,040 --> 00:37:05,970 Aigoo. Aigoo. Aigoo. Aigoo, aigoo... 430 00:37:05,970 --> 00:37:13,360 Aigoo, aigoo. Aigoo, aigoo. Aigoo... 431 00:37:13,360 --> 00:37:20,860 Aigoo. Aigoo, aigoo. Aigoo. Aigoo. 432 00:37:20,860 --> 00:37:27,270 Aigoo, aigoo. Aigoo. Aigoo. 433 00:37:27,270 --> 00:37:35,380 Aigoo, aigoo. Aigoo, aigoo. Aigoo. 434 00:37:35,380 --> 00:37:38,580 His Majesty is here. 435 00:38:07,940 --> 00:38:09,390 Go back! 436 00:38:09,390 --> 00:38:11,540 I cannot allow you to be here. 437 00:38:12,380 --> 00:38:17,810 Your Majesty does not deserve to pay condolences 438 00:38:20,550 --> 00:38:22,470 to my father. 439 00:38:25,570 --> 00:38:27,280 Yeogganggun. 440 00:38:27,280 --> 00:38:28,690 Yes, Your Majesty. 441 00:38:28,690 --> 00:38:32,290 Yeseonggun appears to have lost his discernment due to his deep sorrow, 442 00:38:32,290 --> 00:38:33,790 so take him inside. 443 00:38:33,790 --> 00:38:35,430 Yes. 444 00:38:35,430 --> 00:38:36,560 Let us go. 445 00:38:36,560 --> 00:38:38,220 I do not want to! 446 00:38:38,220 --> 00:38:42,230 I will not go! 447 00:38:42,230 --> 00:38:43,840 Let go of me! 448 00:38:44,490 --> 00:38:46,340 Please, let go of me... 449 00:38:47,200 --> 00:38:48,910 Let go of me... 450 00:38:59,010 --> 00:39:00,780 Bow. 451 00:39:10,180 --> 00:39:11,990 Bow. 452 00:39:24,630 --> 00:39:27,490 Yeoheung Buwongun's funeral is over. 453 00:39:27,490 --> 00:39:33,140 Revoke the official positions and status of his sons Yeoganggun Min Mu Gu and Yeoseonggun Min Mu Jil 454 00:39:33,140 --> 00:39:35,140 and send them into exile to Jeju. 455 00:39:35,140 --> 00:39:38,920 They will spend a thousand years there. 456 00:39:38,920 --> 00:39:41,100 Yes, Your Majesty. 457 00:39:42,350 --> 00:39:44,050 What did you say! 458 00:39:46,160 --> 00:39:47,950 Your Majesty! 459 00:39:47,950 --> 00:39:49,860 Just a bit... 460 00:39:49,860 --> 00:39:51,740 Please calm down for just a bit before- 461 00:39:51,740 --> 00:39:53,150 Move aside! 462 00:39:53,150 --> 00:39:56,190 - Your Majesty! - It is me, Court Lady Seo. I will enter. 463 00:39:56,190 --> 00:39:57,910 Your Majesty! 464 00:39:57,910 --> 00:39:59,960 We have a major problem! 465 00:40:05,840 --> 00:40:08,060 Check if this man is the right one. 466 00:40:10,930 --> 00:40:13,480 Yes, he is. 467 00:40:15,790 --> 00:40:19,230 You caused the Queen to disobey the King's command. 468 00:40:19,230 --> 00:40:21,330 When I was the Crown Prince, 469 00:40:21,330 --> 00:40:24,620 I declared that no one should use private informants. 470 00:40:24,620 --> 00:40:27,950 I believed that reporting to Her Majesty 471 00:40:28,950 --> 00:40:33,140 was the same as reporting to Your Majesty. 472 00:40:33,140 --> 00:40:34,530 How dare you! 473 00:40:34,530 --> 00:40:35,990 How are they the same? 474 00:40:35,990 --> 00:40:39,240 The Queen is His Majesty's subject! 475 00:40:40,240 --> 00:40:42,270 Please kill me. 476 00:40:50,920 --> 00:40:53,230 Ask me to spare you. 477 00:40:54,610 --> 00:40:56,530 Please, 478 00:40:56,530 --> 00:40:58,360 kill me. 479 00:40:58,360 --> 00:41:00,130 You will not... 480 00:41:01,010 --> 00:41:04,160 cause harm to the Queen even if you end up dying? 481 00:41:05,780 --> 00:41:09,280 What is your reason for being so loyal to her? 482 00:41:12,450 --> 00:41:14,860 Her Majesty... 483 00:41:16,900 --> 00:41:18,870 has a calling. 484 00:41:18,870 --> 00:41:22,390 Only His Majesty can have a calling. 485 00:41:22,390 --> 00:41:24,550 I wish to... 486 00:41:25,650 --> 00:41:28,490 uphold that calling for her at all costs. 487 00:41:45,580 --> 00:41:48,160 Your Majesty, if you kill him... 488 00:41:50,080 --> 00:41:52,230 That desire of yours 489 00:41:53,310 --> 00:41:56,170 is what is killing the Queen instead. 490 00:41:58,370 --> 00:42:00,590 Blame me for this. 491 00:42:38,890 --> 00:42:40,890 Your Majesty. 492 00:42:59,380 --> 00:43:02,180 Have you lost your mind? 493 00:43:02,180 --> 00:43:05,730 - What did you say? - How could you do this 494 00:43:05,730 --> 00:43:09,330 to an innocent man without having lost your mind? 495 00:43:18,070 --> 00:43:20,170 This man broke the King's command. 496 00:43:20,170 --> 00:43:22,500 I clearly said 497 00:43:22,500 --> 00:43:26,140 there must not be any private informants. 498 00:43:27,470 --> 00:43:30,690 It was not enough for you to exile my younger brothers. 499 00:43:30,690 --> 00:43:33,220 You even killed a man I trusted! 500 00:43:33,220 --> 00:43:36,190 Why are you doing this to me! 501 00:43:37,890 --> 00:43:39,870 I have no hard feelings toward you. 502 00:43:39,870 --> 00:43:41,020 Your Majesty. 503 00:43:41,020 --> 00:43:45,760 If you wish to blame me for this, do so. 504 00:43:45,760 --> 00:43:47,920 I will bear it. 505 00:44:39,810 --> 00:44:42,240 Your Majesty, this is black rain! 506 00:44:42,240 --> 00:44:44,270 It is bad for you. 507 00:44:50,240 --> 00:44:51,870 What brings you here... 508 00:44:55,000 --> 00:44:58,380 The Royal Consort said she suddenly had the chills... 509 00:44:58,380 --> 00:45:00,390 Tell her to come out. 510 00:45:00,390 --> 00:45:02,120 Your Majesty. 511 00:45:02,780 --> 00:45:04,610 Should I drag her out? 512 00:45:21,730 --> 00:45:23,090 Kneel. 513 00:45:23,090 --> 00:45:25,530 She is a concubine of His Majesty. How could she be disgraced- 514 00:45:25,530 --> 00:45:27,150 Make her kneel. 515 00:45:27,800 --> 00:45:29,510 Move aside. 516 00:45:37,490 --> 00:45:40,240 You are the one who caused this situation, right? 517 00:45:41,250 --> 00:45:42,710 Yes. 518 00:45:43,920 --> 00:45:46,080 What did you seek to gain from this? 519 00:45:46,080 --> 00:45:50,790 I wanted to be affirmed as someone useful to the king. 520 00:45:50,790 --> 00:45:53,260 That is a lame excuse. 521 00:45:54,510 --> 00:45:57,290 You are already drunk with the taste of power 522 00:45:57,290 --> 00:46:00,330 and caused the death of innocent people to have more. 523 00:46:00,330 --> 00:46:02,240 That is not true! 524 00:46:08,470 --> 00:46:11,550 Though I have not abandoned you up to now, 525 00:46:12,440 --> 00:46:13,910 I will now... 526 00:46:15,560 --> 00:46:17,690 abandon you. 527 00:46:32,010 --> 00:46:33,620 Royal Consort. 528 00:46:45,920 --> 00:46:50,240 The people are getting anxious due to the continuing black rain. 529 00:46:50,240 --> 00:46:53,100 The number of starving people is growing. 530 00:46:53,100 --> 00:46:57,310 Thus, I will release some charity rice quickly. 531 00:46:57,310 --> 00:46:59,460 - Minister of Finance. - Yes. 532 00:46:59,460 --> 00:47:01,360 Investigate which households are starving 533 00:47:01,360 --> 00:47:04,160 and distribute ten bags of rice and one seok of beans to each household. 534 00:47:04,160 --> 00:47:05,840 Yes, Your Majesty. 535 00:47:05,840 --> 00:47:11,450 Also, I granted to Hoeamsa Temple 100 gyeol of land confiscated from Bamgol Kim. 536 00:47:11,450 --> 00:47:15,290 I granted this land so the nearby people could farm together to make a living. 537 00:47:15,290 --> 00:47:19,370 Investigate whether that land is also being properly managed and report back. 538 00:47:20,870 --> 00:47:23,730 Why are you not responding, Minister of Finance? 539 00:47:26,820 --> 00:47:28,530 Yes, Your Majesty. 540 00:47:28,530 --> 00:47:31,320 I will do as you have commanded. 541 00:47:32,080 --> 00:47:33,280 Minister of Justice. 542 00:47:33,280 --> 00:47:34,470 Yes, Your Majesty. 543 00:47:34,470 --> 00:47:38,910 Investigate whether the land I granted to the Buddhist temple is also being managed properly. 544 00:47:38,910 --> 00:47:40,940 However, Your Majesty, 545 00:47:40,940 --> 00:47:44,100 that should be left to the Buddhist temple to manage- 546 00:47:44,100 --> 00:47:45,920 This is the King's command! 547 00:47:54,080 --> 00:47:56,530 The land that the King granted to Hoeamsa... 548 00:47:56,530 --> 00:47:59,550 Have you still not obtained approval for it? 549 00:47:59,550 --> 00:48:02,950 I gave that land to you, trusting what you said, Myeongseon Daebu. 550 00:48:02,950 --> 00:48:04,740 I was supposed to 551 00:48:04,740 --> 00:48:07,730 receive that land from Bamgol! It is my land! 552 00:48:07,730 --> 00:48:12,050 Regardless of whose land it is, I will die if this fact is revealed. 553 00:48:12,050 --> 00:48:15,420 You think you will die alone? I will also lose my head! 554 00:48:17,150 --> 00:48:18,570 This will not do. I should go to Hoeamsa and- 555 00:48:18,570 --> 00:48:20,170 Wait, wait! 556 00:48:20,170 --> 00:48:22,990 We just have to make sure the King does not find out. Is it not so? 557 00:48:22,990 --> 00:48:25,020 How will you do that? 558 00:48:26,340 --> 00:48:28,460 I will be leaving first. 559 00:48:32,330 --> 00:48:36,660 I am saying this because the Minister of Justice is on my side. 560 00:48:40,050 --> 00:48:43,130 Your Majesty, the eunuchs and the local officials 561 00:48:43,130 --> 00:48:46,610 of Gyeonggi-do will secretly handle the burying of Pan Su. 562 00:48:46,610 --> 00:48:48,200 Please let them handle it! 563 00:48:48,200 --> 00:48:52,290 Pan Su came to help me yet died unjustly at the hands of my husband. 564 00:48:52,290 --> 00:48:53,820 How could you say to leave it to someone else? 565 00:48:53,820 --> 00:48:57,440 But, Your Majesty, the timing is not good. 566 00:48:57,440 --> 00:49:02,140 His Majesty gave such a horrible sentence to Yeoganggun and Yeoseonggun. 567 00:49:02,140 --> 00:49:05,930 In any case, it is better that you do not go out right now. 568 00:49:11,130 --> 00:49:13,810 They are innocent. 569 00:49:13,810 --> 00:49:18,010 His Majesty knows that fact as well. 570 00:49:27,170 --> 00:49:29,000 Mother. 571 00:49:29,900 --> 00:49:32,480 It has not been long since you entered the palace. 572 00:49:32,480 --> 00:49:35,580 I am sorry to show such behavior to you. 573 00:49:35,580 --> 00:49:37,770 No, Mother. 574 00:49:37,770 --> 00:49:39,820 It is okay. 575 00:49:43,630 --> 00:49:45,640 Though you may live in the palace, 576 00:49:45,640 --> 00:49:49,470 you must direct your sights to the outside of the palace. 577 00:49:49,470 --> 00:49:51,810 Yes, Mother. 578 00:49:51,810 --> 00:49:55,350 The people are outside of the palace. 579 00:49:55,350 --> 00:49:56,850 Yes. 580 00:49:59,190 --> 00:50:00,830 Your Majesty. 581 00:50:01,900 --> 00:50:04,230 Yes, what is it? 582 00:50:04,230 --> 00:50:07,560 Her Majesty has left the palace. 583 00:50:07,560 --> 00:50:09,050 She left the palace? 584 00:50:09,050 --> 00:50:12,630 To take care of the corpse of Pan Su. 585 00:50:15,160 --> 00:50:18,220 The Queen went to take care of the corpse 586 00:50:18,220 --> 00:50:21,200 of a man whom the King has slain? 587 00:50:22,600 --> 00:50:25,200 That is unheard of throughout history. 588 00:50:31,190 --> 00:50:33,050 - Chief Eunuch. - Yes. 589 00:50:33,050 --> 00:50:35,720 Tell the Royal Guard and the gatekeepers guarding this palace 590 00:50:35,720 --> 00:50:37,280 not to allow 591 00:50:37,980 --> 00:50:41,190 anyone from entering this palace without my permission. 592 00:50:41,190 --> 00:50:42,660 Yes. 593 00:50:43,670 --> 00:50:46,160 More, more, more, more. More. 594 00:50:46,160 --> 00:50:48,810 Pat this part down smoothly. 595 00:50:56,230 --> 00:51:00,490 It appears someone is gifting luxury bows to the Crown Prince. 596 00:51:00,490 --> 00:51:04,450 But they are bribes and not gifts in reality. 597 00:51:04,450 --> 00:51:08,290 Please find out who those people are. 598 00:51:09,250 --> 00:51:14,150 When you find out who they are, tell the chief monk at Hoeamsa. 599 00:51:14,150 --> 00:51:16,560 Yes. I will do so. 600 00:51:17,210 --> 00:51:19,390 I must go to Hoeamsa. 601 00:51:20,580 --> 00:51:21,780 Not to the palace? 602 00:51:21,780 --> 00:51:23,540 Aigoo, we are done. 603 00:51:23,540 --> 00:51:24,930 Oh, yes. 604 00:51:26,630 --> 00:51:27,900 I added a half nyang of silver. 605 00:51:27,900 --> 00:51:30,030 Aigoo, thank you. 606 00:51:31,520 --> 00:51:33,600 Still, he is a blessed man. 607 00:51:33,600 --> 00:51:35,550 What do you mean? 608 00:51:35,550 --> 00:51:40,770 I am just saying there are those who are tossed away after starving to death. 609 00:51:40,770 --> 00:51:43,200 How is it that they starve to death? 610 00:51:43,200 --> 00:51:46,040 There should be charity rice granted by the state. 611 00:51:46,040 --> 00:51:48,530 You must be a madam from a noble family, 612 00:51:48,530 --> 00:51:50,040 but you are speaking so naively. 613 00:51:50,040 --> 00:51:52,860 How dare you! Do you know who she is- 614 00:51:53,820 --> 00:51:55,400 That darned charity rice... 615 00:51:55,400 --> 00:51:57,710 It is skimmed off from above and from the middle. 616 00:51:57,710 --> 00:51:59,270 We are lucky if we receive any at all. 617 00:51:59,270 --> 00:52:02,150 There are many who do not even receive any. Geez. 618 00:52:02,150 --> 00:52:04,320 Is that true? 619 00:52:05,720 --> 00:52:08,530 I wish to meet them. 620 00:52:08,530 --> 00:52:10,080 Pardon? 621 00:52:16,400 --> 00:52:20,740 How did your condition worsen all of a sudden? 622 00:52:30,030 --> 00:52:31,810 A boil... 623 00:52:31,810 --> 00:52:37,010 is caused by pressure on the heart. 624 00:52:37,010 --> 00:52:41,220 You have to relax your heart and mind. 625 00:52:43,350 --> 00:52:46,390 That is impossible for a monarch. 626 00:52:46,390 --> 00:52:49,220 How could I relax in peace? 627 00:52:49,220 --> 00:52:53,810 Your Majesty, if this is not treated in time, this may result in palsy. 628 00:52:53,810 --> 00:52:56,340 You must be careful. 629 00:53:09,930 --> 00:53:11,440 What brings you here? 630 00:53:11,440 --> 00:53:13,530 I heard His Majesty is not feeling well. 631 00:53:13,530 --> 00:53:14,810 You should return. 632 00:53:14,810 --> 00:53:16,690 I can go. 633 00:53:16,690 --> 00:53:19,330 - Royal Consort! - I will check 634 00:53:19,330 --> 00:53:20,910 and take care of him. 635 00:53:20,910 --> 00:53:23,180 As Hyeoneui, I am of First Senior Rank. 636 00:53:23,180 --> 00:53:25,780 But you are only a Second Junior rank as Sukeui. 637 00:53:25,780 --> 00:53:28,150 It is right that I take care of him. 638 00:53:28,870 --> 00:53:32,180 While I gave birth to four princes and princesses, 639 00:53:32,180 --> 00:53:35,650 you only gave birth to a single princess. 640 00:53:35,650 --> 00:53:40,060 Who do you think the King is waiting to care for him? 641 00:53:41,970 --> 00:53:44,060 Please go back in peace. 642 00:53:53,730 --> 00:53:54,830 Your Majesty, 643 00:53:54,830 --> 00:53:57,420 the Royal Consort is here. 644 00:53:57,420 --> 00:53:59,290 Have her enter. 645 00:54:05,390 --> 00:54:06,980 Your Majesty... 646 00:54:06,980 --> 00:54:09,720 - How did you know to come here? - Your Majesty. 647 00:54:11,280 --> 00:54:13,580 I will take care of you. 648 00:54:13,580 --> 00:54:16,030 There is no need. I have the Royal Physician. 649 00:54:16,030 --> 00:54:20,630 How could I eat and sleep when Your Majesty is like this? 650 00:54:20,630 --> 00:54:24,300 I will stay by your side all night to wipe away the pus 651 00:54:24,300 --> 00:54:26,950 and apply medicine. 652 00:54:29,780 --> 00:54:32,140 Royal Physician, you may go now. 653 00:55:13,830 --> 00:55:18,940 I now understand how the world works after all this. 654 00:55:20,640 --> 00:55:23,530 There is no need to blame the world. 655 00:55:24,510 --> 00:55:26,210 We can just use 656 00:55:27,210 --> 00:55:29,770 our grievance as motivation. 657 00:55:31,830 --> 00:55:35,110 How many people would follow us 658 00:55:35,110 --> 00:55:37,340 if we were to stage a rebellion? 659 00:55:43,070 --> 00:55:49,960 I wrote down what that man Pan Su said in case I forgot. 660 00:55:49,960 --> 00:55:53,380 Musician Yi Oh Bang from the Royal Music Bureau and Gu Jong Su 661 00:55:53,380 --> 00:55:55,960 from the Sungeumsa are surrounding the Crown Prince. 662 00:55:55,960 --> 00:56:01,010 It appears the Crown Prince often leaves the palace to hang out with them. 663 00:56:01,010 --> 00:56:04,970 What they seek is to each attain a major position 664 00:56:04,970 --> 00:56:07,420 after His Highness inherits the throne. 665 00:56:07,420 --> 00:56:11,200 Also, there are rumors that Yi Suk Beon is trying to 666 00:56:11,200 --> 00:56:13,730 stay close to Gu Jong Su's brothers. 667 00:56:13,730 --> 00:56:16,330 But I was not able to confirm this. 668 00:56:16,330 --> 00:56:18,290 Yi Suk Beon... 669 00:56:25,100 --> 00:56:26,410 By the way, 670 00:56:26,410 --> 00:56:30,950 I heard many people were unable to receive the charity rice granted by His Majesty. 671 00:56:30,950 --> 00:56:32,850 How did this happen? 672 00:56:32,850 --> 00:56:35,430 It seems some of the lower-ranked officials 673 00:56:35,430 --> 00:56:37,630 with the support of powerful ministers 674 00:56:37,630 --> 00:56:40,440 are taking the charity rice for themselves. 675 00:56:40,440 --> 00:56:42,360 Did you just say, powerful ministers? 676 00:56:42,360 --> 00:56:47,460 Yes. I hear that there are many who do so 677 00:56:47,460 --> 00:56:51,040 with the support of Myeongseon Daebu recently. 678 00:56:51,040 --> 00:56:53,020 Myeongseon Daebu... 679 00:56:55,060 --> 00:56:59,860 The King granted land to Hoeamsa recently. 680 00:56:59,860 --> 00:57:01,540 Did you receive it? 681 00:57:01,540 --> 00:57:04,180 This is news to me. 682 00:57:09,100 --> 00:57:11,190 Your Majesty! 683 00:57:13,210 --> 00:57:16,260 I did not recognize you earlier. 684 00:57:16,260 --> 00:57:17,560 I committed a sin worthy of death! 685 00:57:17,560 --> 00:57:20,290 It is all right. Please get up. 686 00:57:20,290 --> 00:57:23,030 Please get up. You all should get up. 687 00:57:31,640 --> 00:57:33,190 Are these the men? 688 00:57:33,190 --> 00:57:36,430 The men who did not receive the charity rice they deserved? 689 00:57:36,430 --> 00:57:38,000 Yes. 690 00:57:38,000 --> 00:57:39,550 That is so. 691 00:57:47,990 --> 00:57:50,500 [The Queen Who Crowns] 692 00:57:50,530 --> 00:57:55,820 ♫ Only the moonlight lights up the entire mountain ♫ 693 00:57:55,820 --> 00:58:05,980 ♫ Oh, heavens, holding your breath from being shy ♫ 694 00:58:05,980 --> 00:58:15,550 ♫ Until the day breaks ♫ 695 00:58:15,550 --> 00:58:26,330 ♫ We are separated, and I sing alone ♫ 696 00:58:26,330 --> 00:58:27,990 What is it that you want to say? 697 00:58:27,990 --> 00:58:30,480 Your Majesty, use the Crown Prince to... 698 00:58:30,480 --> 00:58:34,150 Do you wish to die by my sword here right now? 699 00:58:34,150 --> 00:58:37,160 They met with the Queen to plot treason? 700 00:58:38,150 --> 00:58:40,510 Do you have proof? 701 00:58:40,510 --> 00:58:42,200 Execute him! 702 00:58:42,200 --> 00:58:46,630 The Queen must die at the hands of lawless bandits 703 00:58:46,630 --> 00:58:48,870 while she is detained at Hoeamsa. 704 00:58:49,650 --> 00:58:53,250 Yeoganggun and Yeoseonggun, exiled in Jeju-do, clearly plotted treason. 705 00:58:53,250 --> 00:58:56,100 Deliver the royal command for them to commit suicide.