1 00:00:21,110 --> 00:00:26,000 [Cha Joo Young / Lee Hyun Wook] 2 00:00:36,240 --> 00:00:38,870 [The Queen Who Crowns] 3 00:00:39,550 --> 00:00:40,660 [This drama is based on historical figures and events] 4 00:00:40,660 --> 00:00:41,740 [and may differ from historical records.] 5 00:00:41,740 --> 00:00:42,750 [Filming of animals or child actors was supervised] 6 00:00:48,550 --> 00:00:52,190 It is so good to come here with you. 7 00:00:53,110 --> 00:00:54,840 Mother. 8 00:00:54,840 --> 00:00:59,470 Is not Hanyang so vast? 9 00:00:59,470 --> 00:01:03,800 I cannot see where its end lies. 10 00:01:06,440 --> 00:01:11,280 Young Master, is not Gaegyeong quite small? 11 00:01:11,280 --> 00:01:14,930 Did you say it is vast? 12 00:01:16,040 --> 00:01:19,610 - Yes. - Why do you say that it is vast? 13 00:01:21,250 --> 00:01:24,040 Because it is filled with people. 14 00:01:24,040 --> 00:01:26,300 People who farm the land, 15 00:01:26,300 --> 00:01:28,690 people who raise livestock, 16 00:01:28,690 --> 00:01:30,600 people who starve, 17 00:01:30,600 --> 00:01:32,900 people who are suffering from illness, 18 00:01:32,900 --> 00:01:34,930 people who laugh, 19 00:01:36,650 --> 00:01:38,500 and people who mourn. 20 00:01:45,120 --> 00:01:46,510 I see... 21 00:01:47,490 --> 00:01:50,200 you want to become a monarch. 22 00:01:53,300 --> 00:01:56,400 [Yi Do: Grand Prince Changnyeong, future Se Jong] 23 00:02:00,190 --> 00:02:01,920 Is not a monarch 24 00:02:03,300 --> 00:02:06,000 chosen by the heavens? 25 00:02:07,120 --> 00:02:09,040 A monarch 26 00:02:09,040 --> 00:02:11,690 is decided by the people. 27 00:02:14,450 --> 00:02:16,970 During the Year of the Yellow Tiger, 28 00:02:16,970 --> 00:02:19,560 Father fought with his sword brandished 29 00:02:19,560 --> 00:02:21,860 and seized the throne. 30 00:02:22,870 --> 00:02:25,910 The one who had him do so 31 00:02:25,910 --> 00:02:28,100 was you, Mother. 32 00:02:28,100 --> 00:02:32,540 May I ask you why you did so? 33 00:02:34,310 --> 00:02:36,990 Because I saw his thirst. 34 00:02:39,130 --> 00:02:42,560 Wanting to do this 35 00:02:42,560 --> 00:02:44,930 and that for the people... 36 00:02:44,930 --> 00:02:47,100 That kind of thirst. 37 00:02:52,110 --> 00:02:54,660 Did you say thirst? 38 00:02:55,830 --> 00:02:58,240 That very desire 39 00:02:59,080 --> 00:03:01,660 inside you right now. 40 00:03:14,450 --> 00:03:16,280 [Episode 11] 41 00:03:59,630 --> 00:04:01,410 What book were you reading? 42 00:04:01,410 --> 00:04:03,140 Father. 43 00:04:08,410 --> 00:04:11,600 These are Chinese records on helping the hungry. 44 00:04:11,600 --> 00:04:14,530 - The hungry? - When it rained black rain, 45 00:04:14,530 --> 00:04:17,980 I learned there were many hungry people. 46 00:04:17,980 --> 00:04:20,600 My heart was broken for them for a long time, and 47 00:04:20,600 --> 00:04:22,910 I wondered if there were other ways to help them 48 00:04:22,910 --> 00:04:26,510 aside from just giving them charity rice. 49 00:04:26,510 --> 00:04:30,000 But there were no such methods in Joseon. 50 00:04:31,590 --> 00:04:34,330 I am thinking of compiling feasible methods 51 00:04:34,330 --> 00:04:37,470 from records throughout Chinese history. 52 00:04:38,220 --> 00:04:40,310 I am thinking of going hunting next month. 53 00:04:40,310 --> 00:04:43,840 I want to leave now, but the path is not ready, 54 00:04:43,840 --> 00:04:47,390 and I need to gather people to chase the prey. 55 00:05:04,380 --> 00:05:06,500 [Akji: Music book from the Three Kingdoms Period] 56 00:05:06,500 --> 00:05:09,470 This is a book on the geomungo and the pipa. 57 00:05:09,470 --> 00:05:13,230 There is nothing like music among things enjoyed 58 00:05:13,230 --> 00:05:15,650 by princes who do not become a king. 59 00:05:16,630 --> 00:05:20,020 I will keep that in mind, Father. 60 00:05:26,560 --> 00:05:28,580 Goodness, what is this? 61 00:05:28,580 --> 00:05:30,560 Court Lady Kim! Court Lady... 62 00:05:30,560 --> 00:05:32,660 What brings you here? 63 00:05:33,360 --> 00:05:35,390 M-My Lady. 64 00:05:36,440 --> 00:05:40,120 Is this your third visit after I left the palace? 65 00:05:40,120 --> 00:05:41,530 Yes. 66 00:05:41,530 --> 00:05:44,130 You had not visited me once during the past year. 67 00:05:45,690 --> 00:05:48,440 I will not be coming at all from now. 68 00:05:48,440 --> 00:05:50,700 Why do you want to learn of the palace news? 69 00:05:50,700 --> 00:05:52,880 It would only make you sad. 70 00:05:54,260 --> 00:05:56,880 So you are cutting ties with me. 71 00:05:56,880 --> 00:05:59,470 You came to tell me this, I see. 72 00:06:02,100 --> 00:06:03,730 Did you deliver the medicinal herbs that 73 00:06:03,730 --> 00:06:06,830 I sent with you to give to the King two years ago? 74 00:06:06,830 --> 00:06:10,540 Doing that will not change the King's mind. 75 00:06:11,730 --> 00:06:15,870 They say people's hearts change when times change. 76 00:06:17,610 --> 00:06:19,430 However, 77 00:06:19,430 --> 00:06:22,330 you have to remember one thing. 78 00:06:22,330 --> 00:06:24,090 Changija.* (Herbs poisonous to liver) 79 00:06:25,400 --> 00:06:28,630 What you slipped into Her Majesty's bathwater. 80 00:06:28,630 --> 00:06:30,430 There is no proof. 81 00:06:30,430 --> 00:06:31,890 And that was a long time ago. 82 00:06:31,890 --> 00:06:33,740 Do not threaten me with that. 83 00:06:33,740 --> 00:06:35,520 Threaten you... 84 00:06:37,680 --> 00:06:39,070 All right. 85 00:06:39,070 --> 00:06:41,040 You may go now. 86 00:06:41,040 --> 00:06:43,360 All right, then. 87 00:06:54,550 --> 00:06:57,100 Goodness, seriously. 88 00:06:57,100 --> 00:06:59,290 Goodness. Goodness. 89 00:06:59,290 --> 00:07:02,860 She is someone who would lie down 90 00:07:02,860 --> 00:07:05,570 at the first sign of a passing wind. 91 00:07:05,570 --> 00:07:08,700 Gosh, so heartless. 92 00:07:08,700 --> 00:07:11,380 How does this make any sense? 93 00:07:11,380 --> 00:07:13,820 Min Mu Hyul is the head of the Royal Family Bureau 94 00:07:13,820 --> 00:07:17,270 and Min Mu Hoe is the governor of Hanseongbu. 95 00:07:18,210 --> 00:07:22,020 It feels like the Min family is taking over again 96 00:07:22,020 --> 00:07:24,870 so I am quite bothered. 97 00:07:25,700 --> 00:07:29,670 The King is saying he will not give anyone 98 00:07:29,670 --> 00:07:32,310 his complete trust. 99 00:07:32,310 --> 00:07:33,550 Yes. 100 00:07:33,550 --> 00:07:36,590 Five years ago, through the situation 101 00:07:36,590 --> 00:07:38,410 with Myeongseon Daebu, I realized 102 00:07:38,410 --> 00:07:42,490 how cold-hearted the King is. 103 00:07:42,490 --> 00:07:44,050 By Myeongseon Daebu, do you mean 104 00:07:44,050 --> 00:07:48,250 when you detained Her Majesty at Hoeamsa? 105 00:08:00,810 --> 00:08:03,360 Fire and jail the Ministers of Defense and Justice 106 00:08:03,360 --> 00:08:05,840 for deceiving me with Myeongseon Daebu's support. 107 00:08:05,840 --> 00:08:07,520 Also, there will be other court ministers 108 00:08:07,520 --> 00:08:10,100 who also falsely claimed to be under my orders 109 00:08:10,100 --> 00:08:12,590 and tormented the people. 110 00:08:12,590 --> 00:08:14,800 You must expose all of their crimes. 111 00:08:14,800 --> 00:08:16,730 Yes, Your Majesty! 112 00:08:18,790 --> 00:08:20,210 Your Majesty. 113 00:08:20,210 --> 00:08:22,640 There is much that I know 114 00:08:22,640 --> 00:08:24,720 about the suspicions regarding Myeongseon Daebu. 115 00:08:24,720 --> 00:08:27,720 Please allow the Investigative Bureau 116 00:08:27,720 --> 00:08:28,960 to investigate me. 117 00:08:28,960 --> 00:08:30,410 Then... 118 00:08:31,450 --> 00:08:34,030 I will expose their crimes 119 00:08:34,030 --> 00:08:37,110 and demonstrate my loyalty to you. 120 00:08:37,900 --> 00:08:41,830 I pledged my allegiance to him that day, 121 00:08:41,830 --> 00:08:45,150 and I persevered and tried my best 122 00:08:45,150 --> 00:08:47,260 for years to prove this. 123 00:08:48,100 --> 00:08:50,530 Thus, you became the Associate Left Minister 124 00:08:50,530 --> 00:08:54,060 and received the title of Buwongun. 125 00:08:55,770 --> 00:08:59,350 However, the King does not give me 126 00:08:59,350 --> 00:09:03,710 his full trust both then and now. 127 00:09:03,710 --> 00:09:05,030 Look over here! 128 00:09:05,030 --> 00:09:06,910 Welcome! 129 00:09:11,580 --> 00:09:13,340 That is why 130 00:09:13,340 --> 00:09:17,040 I need an even more powerful connection. 131 00:09:21,910 --> 00:09:24,190 I am sorry we are late. 132 00:09:25,980 --> 00:09:29,100 Let me pour you a glass. 133 00:09:31,300 --> 00:09:32,860 I heard from Gu Jong Su 134 00:09:32,860 --> 00:09:35,780 that he obtained a black horn bow. 135 00:09:40,430 --> 00:09:43,290 But is he not in exile? 136 00:09:43,290 --> 00:09:45,660 That is why I want to ask you a favor. 137 00:09:45,660 --> 00:09:49,410 Please receive it from him and give it to me. 138 00:09:50,280 --> 00:09:51,600 But Your Highness, 139 00:09:51,600 --> 00:09:55,050 the King will strike him if he finds out. 140 00:09:55,050 --> 00:09:57,530 Yes, I will do so. 141 00:09:58,160 --> 00:10:00,340 - Great! - Your Excellency! 142 00:10:01,000 --> 00:10:02,560 I will get that black horn bow 143 00:10:02,560 --> 00:10:06,040 and secretly deliver it to you. 144 00:10:07,000 --> 00:10:12,650 Then, what will Your Highness give me in return? 145 00:10:14,100 --> 00:10:16,080 What would you like? 146 00:10:16,720 --> 00:10:19,700 When you rise to the throne later, 147 00:10:19,700 --> 00:10:24,000 seat me in the closest position next to you. 148 00:10:26,530 --> 00:10:28,570 Of course. 149 00:10:28,570 --> 00:10:30,540 Of course! 150 00:10:34,500 --> 00:10:35,950 This is the strong wine you requested. 151 00:10:35,950 --> 00:10:37,540 Oh, this strong wine. 152 00:10:37,540 --> 00:10:39,460 It is a precious wine, Your Highness. 153 00:10:40,200 --> 00:10:42,060 I will have it. 154 00:10:42,060 --> 00:10:43,710 Give it over here. 155 00:10:46,710 --> 00:10:48,310 Your Highness. 156 00:10:52,940 --> 00:10:54,540 Your Highness! 157 00:10:55,330 --> 00:10:56,930 I am sorry. 158 00:10:56,930 --> 00:11:00,140 You must be full of affection for me. 159 00:11:06,360 --> 00:11:09,840 Your Majesty, the weather is so nice. 160 00:11:10,980 --> 00:11:13,170 Aigoo, look at the flowers. 161 00:11:23,380 --> 00:11:25,000 Prince Hamnyeong. 162 00:11:25,000 --> 00:11:27,290 We should greet Mother. 163 00:11:32,990 --> 00:11:34,500 They are Grand Prince Chungnyeong 164 00:11:34,500 --> 00:11:36,690 and Sukeui's son, Prince Hamnyeong. 165 00:11:36,690 --> 00:11:41,500 Is it not time for Prince Hamnyeong to marry now? 166 00:11:41,500 --> 00:11:43,050 Yes. 167 00:11:44,030 --> 00:11:46,450 Go visit Sukeui. 168 00:11:47,150 --> 00:11:51,390 Should not his mother be the one to marry him off? 169 00:11:51,390 --> 00:11:53,510 Then... 170 00:11:53,510 --> 00:11:55,500 Five years is... 171 00:11:56,500 --> 00:11:59,150 a sufficient punishment. 172 00:12:00,700 --> 00:12:02,250 Yes. 173 00:12:17,110 --> 00:12:21,180 The Queen will prepare Prince Hamnyeong's wedding? 174 00:12:21,180 --> 00:12:24,820 Last time, Her Majesty also handled the wedding of 175 00:12:24,820 --> 00:12:28,350 Princess Hyosun's son, Prince Gyeongnyeong. 176 00:12:32,560 --> 00:12:34,320 What about Sukeui? 177 00:12:35,220 --> 00:12:37,500 How is Sukeui doing? 178 00:12:37,500 --> 00:12:40,320 I-I hear she is doing well. 179 00:12:40,320 --> 00:12:43,520 Your Majesty, Prince Hamnyeong is grown up now. 180 00:12:43,520 --> 00:12:46,830 How long will you leave her outside the palace? 181 00:12:51,660 --> 00:12:54,110 I will have to bring her back soon. 182 00:12:54,110 --> 00:12:58,930 It appears the Queen also thinks the same. 183 00:13:05,070 --> 00:13:06,250 Goodness. 184 00:13:12,100 --> 00:13:15,230 What is this? Why is she suddenly here? 185 00:13:15,230 --> 00:13:19,680 Again, that annoying woman, Court Lady Kim- 186 00:13:19,680 --> 00:13:21,230 Who are you calling annoying? 187 00:13:21,230 --> 00:13:24,570 C-Court Lady Jeong! 188 00:13:24,570 --> 00:13:26,320 Aigoo! 189 00:13:26,320 --> 00:13:29,140 Aigoo, what brings you here! 190 00:13:32,140 --> 00:13:36,930 She is considering the daughter of Choi Sa Gang. 191 00:13:36,930 --> 00:13:38,990 If it is Choi Sa Gang, 192 00:13:38,990 --> 00:13:40,670 is he not the Associate Minister of Defense? 193 00:13:40,670 --> 00:13:41,860 Yes. 194 00:13:41,860 --> 00:13:46,210 He has great character, and it is a great family. 195 00:13:48,140 --> 00:13:50,190 That is good to hear. 196 00:13:51,840 --> 00:13:55,430 Her Majesty said Prince Hamnyeong's wedding 197 00:13:55,430 --> 00:13:59,400 will be handled by his own mother, 198 00:13:59,400 --> 00:14:03,020 so you need to prepare to return to the palace. 199 00:14:33,180 --> 00:14:35,950 Your Majesty, Your Majesty! 200 00:14:37,310 --> 00:14:39,590 - What is the matter? - We have big trouble! 201 00:14:39,590 --> 00:14:42,010 - Big trouble? - A woman was secretly 202 00:14:42,010 --> 00:14:44,020 living in the Crown Prince's palace. 203 00:14:44,020 --> 00:14:46,710 The King found out and was furious. 204 00:14:46,710 --> 00:14:48,020 What are you talking about? 205 00:14:48,020 --> 00:14:50,720 He put a palace maid uniform on a gisaeng 206 00:14:50,720 --> 00:14:52,770 and hid her in his palace. 207 00:14:52,770 --> 00:14:54,470 What did you say! 208 00:15:03,490 --> 00:15:05,650 Is she that girl? 209 00:15:16,180 --> 00:15:18,950 How could you disappoint me like this? 210 00:15:18,950 --> 00:15:22,010 How will you become the king like this? 211 00:15:22,010 --> 00:15:24,750 - I will be more careful. - Be more careful? 212 00:15:24,750 --> 00:15:26,540 To do what? 213 00:15:26,540 --> 00:15:29,050 Saying you will be careful 214 00:15:29,050 --> 00:15:30,670 is a phrase spoken 215 00:15:30,670 --> 00:15:33,930 out of habit when you want to shut me up. 216 00:15:33,930 --> 00:15:35,730 I am sorry. 217 00:15:36,470 --> 00:15:38,730 Do you not know that... 218 00:15:38,730 --> 00:15:42,210 the subjects are comparing you and Chungnyeong? 219 00:15:42,210 --> 00:15:43,380 Your Majesty! 220 00:15:43,380 --> 00:15:46,670 Every time I hear that, I become afraid 221 00:15:46,670 --> 00:15:50,530 their words may induce bloodshed between princes. 222 00:15:50,530 --> 00:15:51,440 Your Majesty! 223 00:15:51,440 --> 00:15:52,930 This is not the time to say such things- 224 00:15:52,930 --> 00:15:55,340 I wanted to do well! 225 00:15:55,340 --> 00:15:58,500 I also wanted to hear you say I did well. 226 00:15:58,500 --> 00:16:00,520 However, 227 00:16:00,520 --> 00:16:03,010 I felt so suffocated the more I tried. 228 00:16:03,720 --> 00:16:06,330 So, your solution to the tension 229 00:16:06,330 --> 00:16:08,790 was to fool around with a girl? 230 00:16:08,790 --> 00:16:10,900 I told you to read. 231 00:16:10,900 --> 00:16:12,630 I told you to train in martial arts. 232 00:16:12,630 --> 00:16:14,100 To cultivate strong moral character! 233 00:16:14,100 --> 00:16:16,850 A strong moral character does not come from books. 234 00:16:16,850 --> 00:16:19,590 As far as I know, a strong moral character 235 00:16:20,300 --> 00:16:22,830 cannot be found in the palace. 236 00:16:22,830 --> 00:16:24,630 In the palace, there are only 237 00:16:24,630 --> 00:16:28,710 disgusting subjects pretending to be loyal. 238 00:16:30,940 --> 00:16:34,300 A monarch must endure even such feelings 239 00:16:35,300 --> 00:16:37,180 of disgust. 240 00:16:40,680 --> 00:16:43,040 You do not know, Father. 241 00:16:43,850 --> 00:16:45,510 What do I not know? 242 00:16:45,510 --> 00:16:48,910 The subjects who even think lightly of 243 00:16:48,910 --> 00:16:50,930 the Crown Prince. 244 00:16:51,760 --> 00:16:54,800 Did you say subjects who think lightly of you? 245 00:16:55,860 --> 00:16:57,560 Yeowongun did that to the Crown Prince? 246 00:16:57,560 --> 00:16:59,850 This happened after His Highness 247 00:16:59,850 --> 00:17:02,830 argued with Yeosangun and stormed off. 248 00:17:04,210 --> 00:17:06,610 Did anyone else see this besides you? 249 00:17:06,610 --> 00:17:08,930 This happened so quickly, so... 250 00:17:08,930 --> 00:17:11,290 Then, I will let this pass for now. 251 00:17:11,290 --> 00:17:14,270 A crown prince who is scorned by his uncles... 252 00:17:14,950 --> 00:17:18,170 Who are these subjects who think lightly of you? 253 00:17:22,280 --> 00:17:25,390 - Father - I asked, who they are! 254 00:17:25,390 --> 00:17:27,660 M-My uncles. 255 00:17:29,910 --> 00:17:31,780 Crown Prince! 256 00:17:34,140 --> 00:17:36,200 You mean Yeowongun 257 00:17:37,030 --> 00:17:39,070 and Yeosangun? 258 00:17:42,190 --> 00:17:43,520 Yes. 259 00:18:03,630 --> 00:18:05,450 What do you mean by that? 260 00:18:05,450 --> 00:18:07,040 I heard Yeowongun 261 00:18:07,040 --> 00:18:11,250 dare throw a fist at the Crown Prince. 262 00:18:11,250 --> 00:18:14,120 There must be a maid who saw this act. 263 00:18:14,120 --> 00:18:16,280 That is a baseless rumor. 264 00:18:16,280 --> 00:18:19,940 If that is a rumor, someone must have spread it. 265 00:18:19,940 --> 00:18:23,120 Whether the rumor in the palace is true or not, 266 00:18:23,120 --> 00:18:24,670 for the sake of the Crown Prince, 267 00:18:24,670 --> 00:18:28,360 it is only right as subjects to cover this up. 268 00:18:29,690 --> 00:18:31,200 Grand Prince. 269 00:18:31,200 --> 00:18:34,470 What is your intention for trying to uncover this? 270 00:18:34,470 --> 00:18:39,370 If His Highness was scorned, I must reveal- 271 00:18:39,370 --> 00:18:42,960 A maid who dares to reveal the truth boldly 272 00:18:42,960 --> 00:18:45,580 must be willing to risk her life. 273 00:18:47,290 --> 00:18:50,090 What do you seek to gain by using 274 00:18:50,090 --> 00:18:53,410 a person's life as collateral, Anseong Buwongun? 275 00:18:54,620 --> 00:18:57,780 Grand Prince, I am quite well-off already- 276 00:18:57,780 --> 00:19:00,680 I merely did this out of my feelings of loyalty. 277 00:19:00,680 --> 00:19:02,560 How could you say such... 278 00:19:04,330 --> 00:19:06,240 The Grand Prince Chungnyeong 279 00:19:06,240 --> 00:19:10,210 shut up Anseong Buwongun... 280 00:19:12,120 --> 00:19:17,490 with one word, and it was so thrilling. 281 00:19:17,490 --> 00:19:19,580 Did something happen 282 00:19:19,580 --> 00:19:23,090 to the Crown Prince that I do not know about? 283 00:19:23,090 --> 00:19:24,320 Pardon? 284 00:19:25,010 --> 00:19:27,120 Tell me. 285 00:19:27,120 --> 00:19:31,090 Enraged, Yeowongun punched the Crown Prince 286 00:19:31,090 --> 00:19:33,360 - like this... - Your Excellency! 287 00:19:35,910 --> 00:19:37,120 Your Majesty. 288 00:19:37,120 --> 00:19:38,720 Mother. 289 00:19:38,720 --> 00:19:40,150 Where is the Crown Prince? 290 00:19:40,150 --> 00:19:42,550 The King summoned him. 291 00:19:43,830 --> 00:19:46,040 I have something to check for myself. 292 00:19:46,040 --> 00:19:48,720 Tell him to come to me when he can. 293 00:19:48,720 --> 00:19:50,980 Yes, Mother. 294 00:19:51,980 --> 00:19:53,890 What is that? 295 00:19:53,890 --> 00:19:55,660 I said I would not take it, 296 00:19:55,660 --> 00:19:58,190 but he insisted and left it behind. 297 00:20:01,600 --> 00:20:03,730 Did you bring a bribe? 298 00:20:03,730 --> 00:20:05,200 No. 299 00:20:05,200 --> 00:20:09,690 I merely happened to obtain good wine from Ming. 300 00:20:11,170 --> 00:20:15,080 Your friend Gu Jong Su was among those who called 301 00:20:15,080 --> 00:20:17,900 the Crown Prince outside to hold drinking parties. 302 00:20:17,900 --> 00:20:19,730 He was sent into exile. 303 00:20:19,730 --> 00:20:22,410 I have cut ties with him already. 304 00:20:22,410 --> 00:20:24,160 You cut ties with him? 305 00:20:24,840 --> 00:20:27,210 That better be true. 306 00:20:27,210 --> 00:20:31,430 If you approach the Crown Prince with them again, 307 00:20:31,430 --> 00:20:34,290 I will not hold back then. 308 00:20:41,230 --> 00:20:42,820 Give it back to him. 309 00:20:42,820 --> 00:20:44,990 Yes, Mother. 310 00:20:46,000 --> 00:20:47,450 Yes. 311 00:20:48,940 --> 00:20:51,700 Well, then... 312 00:21:00,850 --> 00:21:03,310 Tell the Dojeju of the Royal Investigative Bureau. 313 00:21:03,310 --> 00:21:06,580 There must be others who lured the Crown Prince. 314 00:21:06,580 --> 00:21:09,390 Those who drink with the Crown Prince outside, 315 00:21:09,390 --> 00:21:11,690 those who offer bribes to the Crown Prince, 316 00:21:11,690 --> 00:21:13,460 those who provide him with women. 317 00:21:13,460 --> 00:21:15,700 Tell them to find out who they are. 318 00:21:16,450 --> 00:21:18,600 I will punish them severely. 319 00:21:18,600 --> 00:21:21,150 Yes, Your Majesty. 320 00:21:56,060 --> 00:21:59,020 Her Majesty is here. 321 00:22:04,980 --> 00:22:07,320 Please send Yeosangun and Yeowongun 322 00:22:08,100 --> 00:22:10,570 into exile. 323 00:22:10,570 --> 00:22:12,570 Let us do that. 324 00:22:16,670 --> 00:22:18,380 I hope... 325 00:22:21,640 --> 00:22:24,500 you will prevent any more 326 00:22:24,500 --> 00:22:27,280 innocent deaths with that. 327 00:22:41,760 --> 00:22:44,130 Yeowongun and Yeosangun. 328 00:22:44,130 --> 00:22:47,980 Royal authority will not be solidified solely by 329 00:22:47,980 --> 00:22:50,610 removing threats to the Crown Prince. 330 00:22:52,510 --> 00:22:56,340 You two shall fill each other's cups. 331 00:23:18,950 --> 00:23:20,640 Drink. 332 00:23:32,000 --> 00:23:35,100 Chungnyeong has the qualities of a monarch. 333 00:23:39,510 --> 00:23:41,980 That is what people say on the streets. 334 00:23:41,980 --> 00:23:43,700 Have you heard this? 335 00:23:44,700 --> 00:23:45,920 Yes. 336 00:23:46,610 --> 00:23:48,210 Chungnyeong. 337 00:23:49,530 --> 00:23:51,580 Do you want to be a king? 338 00:23:52,250 --> 00:23:54,680 - Father. - Answer me. 339 00:23:56,450 --> 00:23:58,030 No. 340 00:24:00,160 --> 00:24:03,270 Only the Crown Prince will follow me as king. 341 00:24:03,270 --> 00:24:06,580 I will make sure to establish the tradition 342 00:24:06,580 --> 00:24:09,430 of passing the crown to the firstborn. 343 00:24:09,430 --> 00:24:11,610 This cannot be changed. 344 00:24:11,610 --> 00:24:12,970 Yes. 345 00:24:13,840 --> 00:24:16,120 So, promise me that you will 346 00:24:16,120 --> 00:24:21,090 use your deep knowledge for the Crown Prince only. 347 00:24:21,090 --> 00:24:23,630 Yes, Father. 348 00:24:24,700 --> 00:24:26,790 Did you hear that, Crown Prince? 349 00:24:27,870 --> 00:24:29,480 Yes. 350 00:24:29,480 --> 00:24:32,070 Chungnyeong will help you. 351 00:24:32,070 --> 00:24:34,390 Everyone will help you. 352 00:24:34,390 --> 00:24:35,990 Do not get distracted. 353 00:24:35,990 --> 00:24:37,910 And do not do anything shameful. 354 00:24:37,910 --> 00:24:39,740 Only, 355 00:24:39,740 --> 00:24:41,320 focus on the goal. 356 00:24:41,320 --> 00:24:43,580 Being a benevolent king 357 00:24:43,580 --> 00:24:46,800 must be your only goal. 358 00:24:46,800 --> 00:24:50,040 Yes, Father. 359 00:25:18,320 --> 00:25:21,670 It seems you have been well. 360 00:25:23,990 --> 00:25:26,550 Thank you for 361 00:25:27,710 --> 00:25:29,660 calling me back. 362 00:25:29,660 --> 00:25:31,130 All right. 363 00:25:32,000 --> 00:25:33,610 I will never 364 00:25:34,410 --> 00:25:38,710 behave foolishly. 365 00:25:39,470 --> 00:25:43,810 I will serve you well, so Your Majesty never 366 00:25:44,810 --> 00:25:47,210 abandons me again. 367 00:25:49,880 --> 00:25:51,700 Chae Ryeong. 368 00:25:55,730 --> 00:26:00,750 Do not forget that you are also 369 00:26:00,750 --> 00:26:02,910 a mother to a prince. 370 00:26:06,260 --> 00:26:09,750 Yes, Your Majesty. 371 00:26:13,280 --> 00:26:15,720 My Lady. 372 00:26:23,260 --> 00:26:25,320 In celebration of Prince Hamnyeong's wedding, 373 00:26:25,320 --> 00:26:28,590 His Majesty will bestow the title of Princess. 374 00:26:28,590 --> 00:26:30,660 Goodness, My Lady! 375 00:26:30,660 --> 00:26:34,580 We prepared your quarters to befit that. 376 00:26:34,580 --> 00:26:36,420 You should take a look. 377 00:26:45,470 --> 00:26:47,650 Hello, welcome. 378 00:26:53,780 --> 00:26:58,990 Are you still close to Anseong Buwongun? 379 00:27:00,050 --> 00:27:01,540 Yes. 380 00:27:05,390 --> 00:27:09,370 Shall I have him come to greet you? 381 00:27:25,880 --> 00:27:28,390 I cannot leave the Queen like that. 382 00:27:28,390 --> 00:27:30,490 If I do, 383 00:27:30,490 --> 00:27:33,200 she will stab me in the back one day. 384 00:27:33,200 --> 00:27:34,620 You are right. 385 00:27:34,620 --> 00:27:36,280 Then... 386 00:27:37,540 --> 00:27:39,650 Do you remember Princess Hyosun? 387 00:27:39,650 --> 00:27:41,840 She was once called Yeong Sil. 388 00:27:41,840 --> 00:27:43,790 Yes, I remember her. 389 00:27:43,790 --> 00:27:45,830 His Majesty once loved her 390 00:27:45,830 --> 00:27:47,560 but was left behind at Gaegyeong. 391 00:27:47,560 --> 00:27:49,810 And now, she is forgotten. 392 00:27:49,810 --> 00:27:53,790 But why do you bring up Princess Hyosun? 393 00:27:55,100 --> 00:27:57,230 There is a woman known as Gyo Ha-daek. 394 00:27:57,230 --> 00:28:01,670 Have her meet with the King. 395 00:28:11,670 --> 00:28:13,440 [Gyo Ha-daek: Princess Hyosun's (Yeong Sil) friend] 396 00:28:13,440 --> 00:28:14,790 Sir. 397 00:28:14,790 --> 00:28:16,970 Sir, please wait. 398 00:28:21,590 --> 00:28:25,470 We are almost there. Forge on just a bit further. 399 00:28:37,280 --> 00:28:39,190 Yeong Sil... 400 00:28:41,150 --> 00:28:46,170 When Princess Hyosun came to my house at Gyo Ha, 401 00:28:46,170 --> 00:28:49,130 she was pregnant. 402 00:28:49,130 --> 00:28:52,260 That winter, when she was about to give birth, 403 00:28:52,260 --> 00:28:55,680 people from Gaegyeong came. 404 00:28:55,680 --> 00:28:57,800 They were from Chudong. 405 00:28:57,800 --> 00:29:00,290 By Chudong, do you mean 406 00:29:00,290 --> 00:29:02,990 the Queen's private residence 407 00:29:02,990 --> 00:29:05,360 where I previously lived? 408 00:29:05,360 --> 00:29:07,050 Yes. 409 00:29:07,050 --> 00:29:09,120 Those men 410 00:29:11,030 --> 00:29:13,860 took Yeong Sil away. 411 00:29:13,860 --> 00:29:17,250 During a snowstorm, they abandoned Yeong Sil 412 00:29:17,250 --> 00:29:21,780 who was close to giving birth in an empty field 413 00:29:21,780 --> 00:29:25,130 where only wild animals traverse. 414 00:29:25,130 --> 00:29:29,620 As if they wanted her to die. 415 00:29:29,620 --> 00:29:31,270 And? 416 00:29:42,830 --> 00:29:47,100 She had birthing pains in the freezing wind. 417 00:29:47,100 --> 00:29:49,620 Yeong Sil, who was doomed to die 418 00:29:49,620 --> 00:29:53,620 crawling with her bare hands on the frozen ground, 419 00:29:53,620 --> 00:29:56,100 was discovered by my brother. 420 00:29:56,100 --> 00:29:58,220 The heavens blessed us 421 00:29:58,220 --> 00:30:02,880 and we barely managed to get her to a nearby barn 422 00:30:02,880 --> 00:30:05,850 and helped her give birth. 423 00:30:07,280 --> 00:30:08,740 Then, 424 00:30:09,700 --> 00:30:12,930 who ordered that deed from Chudong? 425 00:30:27,970 --> 00:30:30,160 The King did not... 426 00:30:31,290 --> 00:30:34,270 seem to believe it. 427 00:30:55,880 --> 00:30:57,900 What is the matter? 428 00:31:28,200 --> 00:31:29,740 Stand aside. 429 00:31:43,650 --> 00:31:45,010 What is this about? 430 00:31:45,010 --> 00:31:46,970 The King has ordered that the Queen 431 00:31:46,970 --> 00:31:49,120 and all the court ladies and maids 432 00:31:49,120 --> 00:31:52,900 must not leave the Queen's palace from now on. 433 00:31:52,900 --> 00:31:54,370 What? 434 00:31:55,770 --> 00:31:57,450 What is this about? 435 00:31:57,450 --> 00:31:59,220 We do not know. 436 00:31:59,220 --> 00:32:02,800 We are merely obeying His Majesty's orders. 437 00:32:04,680 --> 00:32:06,420 Move aside! 438 00:32:13,370 --> 00:32:15,530 Did you Min family 439 00:32:16,350 --> 00:32:19,130 try to kill Prince Gyeongnyeong and his mother? 440 00:32:19,130 --> 00:32:21,470 Absolutely not, Your Majesty! 441 00:32:21,470 --> 00:32:23,580 How could we dare to plot such a thing? 442 00:32:23,580 --> 00:32:26,940 We never did such a thing. 443 00:32:26,940 --> 00:32:30,520 This is slander by those trying to frame us! 444 00:32:30,520 --> 00:32:33,020 Please listen to our plea! 445 00:32:34,070 --> 00:32:36,330 - Force them to their knees. - Yes! 446 00:33:03,460 --> 00:33:05,800 I will ask you one more time. 447 00:33:08,000 --> 00:33:10,210 Did you Min family 448 00:33:11,970 --> 00:33:14,190 try to kill Prince Gyeongnyeong and his mother? 449 00:33:14,190 --> 00:33:16,310 N-No, Your Majesty. 450 00:33:16,310 --> 00:33:18,890 We did not do it! 451 00:33:22,450 --> 00:33:24,220 Please... 452 00:33:25,680 --> 00:33:27,750 kill us now. 453 00:33:31,330 --> 00:33:33,450 We did not do it. 454 00:33:35,790 --> 00:33:38,120 Yeowongun Min Mu Hyul, 455 00:33:39,400 --> 00:33:41,690 and Yeosangun Min Mu Hoe, 456 00:33:44,110 --> 00:33:46,190 die by drinking poison. 457 00:34:05,390 --> 00:34:08,540 Your Majesty, should I summon the Royal Physician? 458 00:34:10,360 --> 00:34:12,050 No. 459 00:34:15,960 --> 00:34:21,150 That never happened at my family's residence! 460 00:34:21,150 --> 00:34:24,510 His Majesty knows better than anyone 461 00:34:24,510 --> 00:34:26,940 - that never happened. - Then? 462 00:34:26,940 --> 00:34:31,060 He did that despite knowing all that? 463 00:34:31,060 --> 00:34:32,740 I saw it. 464 00:34:32,740 --> 00:34:34,420 Saw it? 465 00:34:34,420 --> 00:34:37,210 What did you see? 466 00:34:37,210 --> 00:34:39,430 Yeowongun... 467 00:34:39,430 --> 00:34:43,200 scorning the Crown Prince. 468 00:34:53,730 --> 00:34:54,960 That rumor... 469 00:34:54,960 --> 00:34:56,930 It was true. 470 00:34:58,220 --> 00:35:00,130 If that incident was brought to light, 471 00:35:00,130 --> 00:35:03,480 the Crown Prince would be damaged too much. 472 00:35:04,270 --> 00:35:06,380 It seems he has found another reason. 473 00:35:06,380 --> 00:35:08,540 And that other reason 474 00:35:09,440 --> 00:35:11,500 was provided by Yi Suk Beon... 475 00:35:11,500 --> 00:35:13,070 Yes. 476 00:35:14,610 --> 00:35:16,720 The King said 477 00:35:16,720 --> 00:35:18,720 he will come to console you tomorrow. 478 00:35:18,720 --> 00:35:20,080 No. 479 00:35:20,080 --> 00:35:21,550 There is no need for that. 480 00:35:21,550 --> 00:35:24,420 - Your Majesty. - There is no need to console 481 00:35:24,420 --> 00:35:27,000 or to be consoled. 482 00:35:27,000 --> 00:35:28,520 Just tell him 483 00:35:29,790 --> 00:35:33,220 the King can do his job 484 00:35:34,430 --> 00:35:36,470 as King. 485 00:35:37,770 --> 00:35:39,190 Yes. 486 00:35:48,810 --> 00:35:50,940 She said, 487 00:35:50,940 --> 00:35:54,180 the King can do his job as King. 488 00:36:39,220 --> 00:36:40,830 Come now. 489 00:36:44,300 --> 00:36:45,750 Court Lady Seo. 490 00:36:45,750 --> 00:36:47,600 Yes, Your Majesty. 491 00:36:47,600 --> 00:36:49,170 Open the door. 492 00:37:01,920 --> 00:37:04,440 I will go to the Crown Prince. 493 00:37:06,180 --> 00:37:08,640 Yes, Your Majesty. 494 00:37:09,670 --> 00:37:11,870 Your Majesty, it is so early in the morning. 495 00:37:11,870 --> 00:37:13,100 It is best you stay in 496 00:37:13,100 --> 00:37:15,960 your palace and sort your feelings. 497 00:37:15,960 --> 00:37:19,750 The King has killed all of my younger brothers. 498 00:37:20,720 --> 00:37:23,470 If I stay in bed in my palace in this situation, 499 00:37:23,470 --> 00:37:25,970 will not gossip say 500 00:37:25,970 --> 00:37:28,160 that the Queen 501 00:37:28,160 --> 00:37:30,710 has an illness of the heart. 502 00:37:31,930 --> 00:37:34,280 That will not be good 503 00:37:34,280 --> 00:37:36,370 for neither the court 504 00:37:36,370 --> 00:37:38,130 nor myself. 505 00:37:38,130 --> 00:37:40,280 But Your Majesty, 506 00:37:40,280 --> 00:37:44,340 you must comfort your heart at times like this. 507 00:37:45,300 --> 00:37:48,120 Do not blame yourself. 508 00:37:48,120 --> 00:37:50,610 This is not Your Majesty's fault. 509 00:37:50,610 --> 00:37:54,520 Even if they deserved death, they are your family! 510 00:37:54,520 --> 00:37:59,250 If I were you, I would resent His Majesty. 511 00:37:59,250 --> 00:38:00,560 They are her younger brothers! 512 00:38:00,560 --> 00:38:02,360 Court Lady Seo! 513 00:38:06,570 --> 00:38:08,960 I will not resent him. 514 00:38:12,080 --> 00:38:14,150 Mother. 515 00:38:15,730 --> 00:38:18,390 You could have summoned me. 516 00:38:18,390 --> 00:38:19,750 It is all right. 517 00:38:19,750 --> 00:38:21,580 Where is the Crown Prince? 518 00:38:23,770 --> 00:38:25,650 I asked, where is the Crown Prince? 519 00:38:27,310 --> 00:38:29,560 He left the palace last night... 520 00:38:31,230 --> 00:38:34,410 It appears he left because he missed that gisaeng. 521 00:38:36,730 --> 00:38:40,090 I am ashamed to even face you. 522 00:38:41,250 --> 00:38:43,570 I am trying to hold it in and endure it. 523 00:38:43,570 --> 00:38:45,430 Do not hold it in. 524 00:38:46,100 --> 00:38:48,660 And do not try to endure it. 525 00:38:48,660 --> 00:38:51,500 Holding it in and enduring 526 00:38:51,500 --> 00:38:53,610 can sometimes... 527 00:38:53,610 --> 00:38:56,180 become a snare in life. 528 00:38:58,360 --> 00:39:00,930 Yes, Mother. 529 00:39:03,170 --> 00:39:05,390 All right, let us go in. 530 00:39:12,540 --> 00:39:14,830 Is that not the Princess? 531 00:39:17,190 --> 00:39:19,010 Where is Her Majesty? 532 00:39:19,010 --> 00:39:21,070 She is inside. 533 00:39:25,870 --> 00:39:27,140 What brings you here? 534 00:39:27,140 --> 00:39:28,630 His Highness will meet with 535 00:39:28,630 --> 00:39:31,290 Anseong Buwongun Yi Suk Beon this afternoon. 536 00:39:31,290 --> 00:39:33,440 - What! - It appears 537 00:39:33,440 --> 00:39:36,320 he will receive a black horn bow. 538 00:39:36,320 --> 00:39:38,400 A black horn bow? 539 00:39:40,920 --> 00:39:43,330 But how did you find this out? 540 00:39:43,330 --> 00:39:46,110 Anseong Buwongun came to greet me yesterday. 541 00:39:46,110 --> 00:39:48,840 He said he would take hold of the Crown Prince. 542 00:39:48,840 --> 00:39:51,680 I looked into what he meant secretly 543 00:39:51,680 --> 00:39:53,880 and rushed here. 544 00:40:01,150 --> 00:40:04,480 Gu Jong Su, in exile, got a black horn bow 545 00:40:04,480 --> 00:40:06,420 and Anseong Buwongun Yi Suk Beon 546 00:40:06,420 --> 00:40:09,190 will give it to the Crown Prince secretly. 547 00:40:19,080 --> 00:40:21,680 This is the finest black horn bow in Joseon. 548 00:40:21,680 --> 00:40:26,340 I will never forget what you did, Anseong Buwongun. 549 00:40:26,340 --> 00:40:28,030 You must not forget it. 550 00:40:28,030 --> 00:40:31,670 I am putting everything on the line for you. 551 00:40:31,670 --> 00:40:36,200 Thus, you must love me like this forever. 552 00:40:36,200 --> 00:40:37,810 Of course. 553 00:40:37,810 --> 00:40:39,890 Of course! 554 00:40:44,130 --> 00:40:45,980 Your Highness, how could you... 555 00:40:45,980 --> 00:40:49,080 - Goodness, Your Highness... - Your Highness. 556 00:40:50,180 --> 00:40:53,900 Your Highness, I pledge you my allegiance! 557 00:40:53,900 --> 00:40:57,290 I will continue to treat you like this. 558 00:40:57,290 --> 00:40:59,260 Your Highness... 559 00:41:01,990 --> 00:41:03,460 Oh, my! 560 00:41:12,850 --> 00:41:14,800 Y-Your Majesty! 561 00:41:14,800 --> 00:41:16,770 Your Majesty! 562 00:41:31,880 --> 00:41:36,870 Is that not a bribe from a criminal in exile? 563 00:41:38,140 --> 00:41:39,800 Father, well... 564 00:41:40,640 --> 00:41:42,690 Bring it here. 565 00:41:50,100 --> 00:41:53,090 I already said I will severely punish those 566 00:41:53,090 --> 00:41:55,340 who give personal gifts to the Crown Prince 567 00:41:55,340 --> 00:41:57,800 or invite him to drinking parties outside the palace! 568 00:41:57,800 --> 00:41:59,400 Your Majesty, this is not what you think- 569 00:41:59,400 --> 00:42:01,370 Silence! 570 00:42:02,430 --> 00:42:04,770 I will take away Anseong Buwongun Yi Suk Beon 571 00:42:04,770 --> 00:42:08,490 and Secretary of Royal Orders Yu Sa Neul's positions 572 00:42:08,490 --> 00:42:10,400 and send them into exile. 573 00:42:10,400 --> 00:42:12,210 - Your Majesty! - Your Majesty! 574 00:42:12,210 --> 00:42:13,920 Drag them away! 575 00:42:13,920 --> 00:42:16,990 - Your Majesty! - Please reconsider! 576 00:42:16,990 --> 00:42:19,290 Your Majesty, Your Majesty! 577 00:42:19,290 --> 00:42:20,640 Please withdraw your command! 578 00:42:20,640 --> 00:42:22,280 Please hear me out, Your Majesty! 579 00:42:22,280 --> 00:42:23,990 Your Majesty! 580 00:42:35,850 --> 00:42:39,200 You did not heed my warning. 581 00:42:39,200 --> 00:42:41,340 You will never see 582 00:42:41,340 --> 00:42:44,360 His Majesty again while you are alive. 583 00:42:54,460 --> 00:42:59,160 The Crown Prince is not to leave your palace 584 00:42:59,160 --> 00:43:02,160 until further orders are given. 585 00:43:03,120 --> 00:43:06,290 Yes, Father. 586 00:43:06,290 --> 00:43:08,100 Take him. 587 00:43:48,120 --> 00:43:49,780 Wait, then... 588 00:43:57,050 --> 00:43:59,470 I had to let you know. 589 00:43:59,470 --> 00:44:02,940 The Crown Prince will inherit the throne! 590 00:44:02,940 --> 00:44:04,740 How could you humiliate him like this? 591 00:44:04,740 --> 00:44:07,060 You must not try to ignore it. 592 00:44:07,060 --> 00:44:08,780 You must face the truth. 593 00:44:08,780 --> 00:44:13,020 The Crown Prince lacks the qualities of a monarch. 594 00:44:13,020 --> 00:44:14,270 Queen! 595 00:44:14,270 --> 00:44:16,340 You should now relieve the 596 00:44:16,340 --> 00:44:22,060 Crown Prince of the heavy burden you put on him. 597 00:44:28,850 --> 00:44:31,040 You are so cruel. 598 00:44:32,100 --> 00:44:35,450 To both the Crown Prince and me. 599 00:44:35,450 --> 00:44:37,060 Taesangwang said 600 00:44:37,060 --> 00:44:39,910 he would even kill his own children if they 601 00:44:39,910 --> 00:44:43,330 destroyed the royal authority and the court. 602 00:44:43,330 --> 00:44:46,150 He said the sorrow of having to kill his own son 603 00:44:46,150 --> 00:44:48,930 was part of his undertaking as a monarch. 604 00:44:50,610 --> 00:44:54,260 Are you any different, Your Majesty? 605 00:44:54,260 --> 00:44:55,450 What do you mean? 606 00:44:55,450 --> 00:44:56,920 If the Crown Prince 607 00:44:56,920 --> 00:45:00,160 ruins royal authority and the country, 608 00:45:00,160 --> 00:45:02,750 are you sure you will not pull out the iron mace 609 00:45:02,750 --> 00:45:05,270 that Taesangwang pulled out back then? 610 00:45:05,270 --> 00:45:06,830 Queen! 611 00:45:07,680 --> 00:45:09,120 I am... 612 00:45:09,120 --> 00:45:11,920 I am different from my father! 613 00:45:29,560 --> 00:45:33,260 If Father had passed the throne to his firstborn, 614 00:45:33,260 --> 00:45:35,030 I would not have killed Bang Beon 615 00:45:35,030 --> 00:45:38,280 and Bang Seok in the Year of the Yellow Tiger. 616 00:45:38,280 --> 00:45:42,400 If Father had passed the throne to his firstborn, 617 00:45:42,400 --> 00:45:47,670 Your Majesty would not have become king. 618 00:45:47,670 --> 00:45:52,610 You would have suffered much from disappointment. 619 00:45:54,040 --> 00:45:58,680 Since you wanted to become king more than anyone. 620 00:46:02,090 --> 00:46:06,300 Do you think no princes want the throne now? 621 00:46:06,300 --> 00:46:09,370 I fear there may be bloodshed among the princes. 622 00:46:09,370 --> 00:46:11,040 Thus, I am trying to 623 00:46:11,040 --> 00:46:14,820 prevent this by making the firstborn the heir. 624 00:46:15,900 --> 00:46:20,610 I know very well what you are afraid of. 625 00:46:20,610 --> 00:46:23,500 I also fear that. 626 00:46:23,500 --> 00:46:25,750 However, the Crown Prince 627 00:46:25,750 --> 00:46:28,480 lacks the qualities of a monarch. 628 00:46:28,480 --> 00:46:30,020 I will teach him. 629 00:46:30,020 --> 00:46:31,380 I just teach him. 630 00:46:31,380 --> 00:46:33,860 He tried to take bribes from a criminal. 631 00:46:33,860 --> 00:46:36,600 He had drinking parties outside of the palace. 632 00:46:36,600 --> 00:46:38,780 He broke Your Majesty's commands. 633 00:46:38,780 --> 00:46:40,580 I will teach him. 634 00:46:40,580 --> 00:46:43,260 Not anyone else, but I! 635 00:46:43,260 --> 00:46:47,760 You have understood me the most until now. 636 00:46:47,760 --> 00:46:51,790 Though we fought, you supported me in all things. 637 00:46:52,810 --> 00:46:55,200 Please do so this time as well. 638 00:47:07,210 --> 00:47:09,740 How could you do such a thing? 639 00:47:09,740 --> 00:47:14,390 Do you know how disappointed Father was with me? 640 00:47:15,190 --> 00:47:17,930 Is that what you are afraid of? 641 00:47:17,930 --> 00:47:21,800 You tried to accept a bribe from a criminal. 642 00:47:21,800 --> 00:47:25,010 You should first take accountability for that. 643 00:47:25,010 --> 00:47:26,780 A monarch 644 00:47:26,780 --> 00:47:29,330 is not in a position to take accountability, 645 00:47:29,330 --> 00:47:30,990 but of holding others accountable! 646 00:47:30,990 --> 00:47:33,190 A monarch... 647 00:47:33,190 --> 00:47:34,540 must take accountability. 648 00:47:34,540 --> 00:47:36,270 Mother! 649 00:47:36,940 --> 00:47:38,580 In the past, 650 00:47:38,580 --> 00:47:41,400 when the King said he will pass the throne to you, 651 00:47:41,400 --> 00:47:43,810 your uncles tried to enthrone you 652 00:47:43,810 --> 00:47:45,910 when you were not ready. 653 00:47:45,910 --> 00:47:47,910 If I did not stop them, then, 654 00:47:47,910 --> 00:47:51,180 the king would have taken his sword against you! 655 00:47:52,180 --> 00:47:55,850 If you become the monarch but are not a good king, 656 00:47:55,850 --> 00:48:00,050 where would the King's blade be pointed at? 657 00:48:00,050 --> 00:48:01,360 The Ministry of Defense 658 00:48:01,360 --> 00:48:03,960 and all of the Supreme Military Command 659 00:48:04,960 --> 00:48:07,800 are under the King's control. 660 00:48:33,250 --> 00:48:35,230 Is it hard to eat this? 661 00:48:36,730 --> 00:48:38,460 No. 662 00:48:48,730 --> 00:48:51,470 This is what the people eat regularly. 663 00:48:53,220 --> 00:48:55,250 Forget about what happened yesterday. 664 00:48:55,250 --> 00:49:00,130 I punished those who led you astray. 665 00:49:00,130 --> 00:49:01,540 Yes. 666 00:49:01,540 --> 00:49:04,710 All you need to do is study hard 667 00:49:04,710 --> 00:49:07,400 and cultivate a character befitting a monarch. 668 00:49:15,330 --> 00:49:17,180 Father. 669 00:49:17,180 --> 00:49:22,300 Do you believe I can become a benevolent king? 670 00:49:24,200 --> 00:49:28,910 Do you believe I have the qualities of a monarch? 671 00:49:34,490 --> 00:49:36,640 You can attain it if you try. 672 00:49:37,810 --> 00:49:39,530 Is that 673 00:49:40,970 --> 00:49:43,520 something I can attain by trying? 674 00:49:44,550 --> 00:49:46,420 Try to do so. 675 00:49:46,420 --> 00:49:48,690 I want to know why you want to make me king. 676 00:49:48,690 --> 00:49:49,950 Because you are the firstborn. 677 00:49:49,950 --> 00:49:52,360 Father, you were also 678 00:49:52,360 --> 00:49:54,880 not the firstborn. 679 00:50:00,510 --> 00:50:02,770 That is all the more 680 00:50:02,770 --> 00:50:05,550 reason I must make you king. 681 00:50:30,220 --> 00:50:32,820 They are Chungnyeong and Seongnyeong. 682 00:50:44,820 --> 00:50:49,010 Chungnyeong is perfect, except that he is weak. 683 00:50:49,010 --> 00:50:51,500 He may seem weak on the outside, 684 00:50:51,500 --> 00:50:55,880 but his decisiveness after deep consideration 685 00:50:55,880 --> 00:50:58,490 is second to none. 686 00:51:12,060 --> 00:51:14,010 Seongnyeong. 687 00:51:14,010 --> 00:51:15,160 Come over here. 688 00:51:15,160 --> 00:51:16,900 Father. 689 00:51:19,120 --> 00:51:20,840 You grew taller since I last saw you. 690 00:51:20,840 --> 00:51:24,560 I think I grew a few inches in the past month. 691 00:51:24,560 --> 00:51:26,330 I see, I see. 692 00:51:45,740 --> 00:51:47,100 I mean it. 693 00:51:47,100 --> 00:51:50,770 The color green has a scent to it. 694 00:51:50,770 --> 00:51:52,290 What scent? 695 00:51:52,290 --> 00:51:53,860 A fresh scent. 696 00:51:53,860 --> 00:51:59,110 The scent of something blossoming and growing. 697 00:52:00,700 --> 00:52:03,560 I really love this scent. 698 00:52:04,470 --> 00:52:08,930 My Seongnyeong, you are the finest poet in Joseon. 699 00:52:08,930 --> 00:52:11,260 Only in Joseon? 700 00:52:27,040 --> 00:52:29,240 Your hand is hot. 701 00:52:31,920 --> 00:52:33,830 You have a bit of a fever. 702 00:52:33,830 --> 00:52:35,950 How long have you been like this? 703 00:52:35,950 --> 00:52:40,040 He had a slight fever since this morning. 704 00:52:40,040 --> 00:52:43,730 It is all right. Do not be worried about me. 705 00:52:45,100 --> 00:52:47,360 Where is the Royal Physician? 706 00:53:27,390 --> 00:53:32,830 I have not heard you play the geomungo lately. 707 00:53:32,830 --> 00:53:36,900 I am more into tea-brewing than the geomungo. 708 00:53:37,900 --> 00:53:39,700 Tea-brewing? 709 00:53:42,620 --> 00:53:45,470 When I steep, pour, 710 00:53:46,250 --> 00:53:48,350 and enjoy the scent of the tea, 711 00:53:48,350 --> 00:53:51,730 I can focus solely on myself. 712 00:53:51,730 --> 00:53:53,400 Your Majesty. 713 00:53:56,730 --> 00:54:00,070 I heard what Her Majesty said 714 00:54:00,070 --> 00:54:03,350 about the Crown Prince. 715 00:54:05,130 --> 00:54:06,340 Yes. 716 00:54:06,340 --> 00:54:08,550 With all due respect, 717 00:54:08,550 --> 00:54:12,470 Her Majesty's words are loyal advice. 718 00:54:13,470 --> 00:54:17,250 Of all people, how could you say such a thing? 719 00:54:17,250 --> 00:54:22,240 Do you not also honestly feel nervous about this? 720 00:54:22,960 --> 00:54:25,180 If you consider from a broader perspective- 721 00:54:25,180 --> 00:54:27,690 My mind will not change on this matter. 722 00:54:27,690 --> 00:54:30,030 Let us stop talking about this. 723 00:54:32,410 --> 00:54:34,000 Your Majesty! 724 00:54:36,030 --> 00:54:37,620 Your Majesty! 725 00:54:39,350 --> 00:54:41,080 What is the matter? 726 00:54:41,080 --> 00:54:43,230 Grand Prince Seongnyeong... 727 00:54:44,160 --> 00:54:47,190 supposedly has smallpox. 728 00:54:47,190 --> 00:54:50,270 Smallpox? Are you saying he has smallpox? 729 00:54:50,270 --> 00:54:52,450 I am greatly sorry, Your Majesty. 730 00:55:14,880 --> 00:55:17,580 His Majesty is here. 731 00:55:17,580 --> 00:55:19,240 Son! 732 00:55:21,620 --> 00:55:24,250 No, stay lying down. 733 00:55:25,000 --> 00:55:26,790 Stay lying down. 734 00:55:29,170 --> 00:55:31,040 Father... 735 00:55:31,040 --> 00:55:34,900 I am sorry for causing you concern. 736 00:55:34,900 --> 00:55:38,020 No, that is all right. 737 00:55:49,990 --> 00:55:51,900 Talk with me for a moment. 738 00:55:51,900 --> 00:55:53,630 Yes, Your Majesty. 739 00:56:06,750 --> 00:56:10,060 Are you sure he has smallpox? 740 00:56:10,060 --> 00:56:12,000 Yes. 741 00:56:13,690 --> 00:56:16,580 Then, what must we do? 742 00:56:16,580 --> 00:56:20,290 I prescribed paedeuksan and seungmagalgeuntang. 743 00:56:20,290 --> 00:56:24,110 I am extracting harmful energy stored up in his body. 744 00:56:25,420 --> 00:56:27,050 Will he... 745 00:56:27,790 --> 00:56:29,500 survive? 746 00:56:31,510 --> 00:56:33,420 You must save him. 747 00:56:33,420 --> 00:56:35,230 You must save him at all costs. 748 00:56:35,230 --> 00:56:38,500 The next three or four days will be critical. 749 00:56:38,500 --> 00:56:42,520 We have to lower his fever by then. 750 00:56:42,520 --> 00:56:44,380 Please... 751 00:56:44,380 --> 00:56:46,450 save him. 752 00:56:55,850 --> 00:56:57,800 Your Majesty. 753 00:56:57,800 --> 00:56:59,750 Yes. 754 00:56:59,750 --> 00:57:04,060 Smallpox is a very contagious disease. 755 00:57:04,060 --> 00:57:08,620 Make sure no other prince or princess visits. 756 00:57:09,470 --> 00:57:10,990 Yes. 757 00:57:10,990 --> 00:57:13,530 A prince has smallpox. 758 00:57:13,530 --> 00:57:17,530 It will probably spread among the people, too. 759 00:57:17,530 --> 00:57:22,380 Your Majesty must care for the people. 760 00:57:22,380 --> 00:57:24,470 I will watch over 761 00:57:25,500 --> 00:57:28,390 Seongnyeong. 762 00:57:32,590 --> 00:57:35,370 My son is this sick, and yet, 763 00:57:35,370 --> 00:57:37,200 I should go and 764 00:57:37,990 --> 00:57:40,690 care for the people first? 765 00:57:55,390 --> 00:57:57,990 [The Queen Who Crowns] 766 00:58:03,500 --> 00:58:07,110 ♫ Oh, heavens ♫ 767 00:58:07,110 --> 00:58:13,660 ♫ Holding your breath from being shy ♫ 768 00:58:13,660 --> 00:58:23,240 ♫ Until the day breaks ♫ 769 00:58:23,240 --> 00:58:33,450 ♫ We are separated, and I sing alone ♫ 770 00:58:34,450 --> 00:58:37,940 For smallpox, pus forms on the third day. 771 00:58:37,940 --> 00:58:39,500 Where is the Crown Prince? 772 00:58:39,500 --> 00:58:42,420 How can you call yourself human after this? 773 00:58:42,420 --> 00:58:44,800 Depose the Crown Prince 774 00:58:44,800 --> 00:58:48,120 and banish him to a faraway land. 775 00:58:48,120 --> 00:58:49,750 You poured Changija 776 00:58:49,750 --> 00:58:51,380 into Her Majesty's bathwater. 777 00:58:51,380 --> 00:58:52,960 You must risk your life 778 00:58:52,960 --> 00:58:54,600 to go against his will. 779 00:58:54,600 --> 00:58:57,420 Do you truly not have any ulterior motives? 780 00:58:57,420 --> 00:58:59,360 Did the Queen order you to do so? 781 00:58:59,360 --> 00:59:02,300 If one of my younger brothers is enthroned, 782 00:59:02,300 --> 00:59:05,360 I will slay him without hesitation.