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From now on, anyone who coerces women in Dongbangguk,

will be punished severely according to state law.

Likewise, anyone who reproaches a woman for her honor,

will receive the same punishment.

Human life is more valuable than anything else.

There can be no more lives lost...

...due to the loss of one's honor.

At this point, I have become curious.

Who do you think is the real author of Chun Hwa Love Story?

First,

They are someone who understands these situations well.

They have extraordinary skills in painting,

they are able to write so captivatingly,

providing every detail without hesitation.

Plus, they know secrets,

of the deepests part of the royal family.

In this peaceful and safe world,

who keep throwing...

...Chun Hwa's Love Story...

...into our midst?

EPISODE 6

When I went to the capital,

There seemed to be a commotion.

Prince Hwa Ing has crossed the line,

so I can't just leave it alone.

Be careful,

Things can turn around,

and become dangerous at any time.

Okay, I understand.

If that is true,

I...

don't think I can forgive my brother.

- Come here. - Yes, Your Master.

Go out and find the first and second volume of Chun Hwa's Love Story.

Okay, Your Honor.

If these illustrations truly depict Prince Hwa Ing's actions,

his title can be revoked and he will be exiled.

If you look at his behavior so far,

it is not a baseless accusation.

I can only reveal this now,

but the woman who tried to end her life after being abused by him,

was rescued by Princess Hwa Ri and me.

Really?

Yes, Father.

Even though there is no evidence regarding the incident,

but, from what I just witnessed that day,

he must have carried out countless more of such crimes against people.

You must give a stern warning,

so that he will no longer commit injustice.

Okay.

I don't know who the author is,

but what is clear is that they know the conditions inside the palace in great detail.

It seems so.

THEN PRINCE LEE...

How shameless!

So, all of this is really true?

I'm sorry, Your Majesty.

However, Prince Hwa Ing's depraved behavior...

...is an open secret among the people.

Even though it's just a story in story books,

but Chun's Hwa Love Story not only describes Prince Hwa Ing,

but also contains intimate stories which seems to resemble,

Princess Hwa Ri and Her Highness Princess Consort Hyo Jin,

and is now becoming a topic of buzz among the people.

What did you just say? There are stories about them too?

- Yes, Your Honor. - Good grief.

If only considered as a source of entertainment,

This book has definitely crossed the line.

Therefore, in order to maintain order and morality,

I ask that the circulation of the book be immediately stopped,

and perpetrators punished firmly.

How impudent!

How dare the author degrade the royal family!

CHUN HWA'S LOVE STORY

Guards!

Arrest the author of Chun Hwa's Love Story book immediately!

Who is the owner of this place?

Me. Do you need need anything?

- Arrest her. - Yes, Master.

What?

SHOP

THEY SAW...

Her Majesty the Empress has arrived.

CHUN HWA'S LOVE STORY

Mother, what brought you here all of a sudden?

His Majesty the King,

has ordered that the author of Chun Hwa's Love Story is captured.

Reportedly, the latest book,

depicts the story of Prince Hwa Ing.

The author will be arrested and punished severely.

Not only does it contain stories about Prince Hwa Ing alone,

the first and second volumes of Chun Hwa's Love Story is said...

to have contained stories of Princess Hwa Ri and your late aunt's story too.

Did you know this?

Why do I care? if none of it is true?

When the king is not present, people often criticize their leaders.

This is just a book,

and has nothing to do with the truth so I don't bother.

Okay.

Did you already know,

that this kind of book is currently popular among the people?

- Yes, Your Majesty. - Yes, Your Majesty.

If you already knew,

why did you stay quiet until things blew up like this?

I didn't report it because I thought it was just,

a popular fictional story among the people.

Even though it is said that the first volume of the book,

talks about Princess Hwa Ri,

His Majesty the King himself,

must have known that the contents it's not true after reading it.

If so, what about Prince Hwa Ing?

How much of the story is true?

The story of Prince Hwa Ing is also not true.

Even though he likes to travel and have fun,

how could he possibly dare harass the palace maids.

All this is just,

a fabrication of lies from someone named Lee Mong Heon.

Trust me, Your Majesty the King.

Whether the contents of this book are true or not,

everything will be revealed once the author is caught.

Father, what should we do?

His Majesty the King has ordered,

that the writer of Chun Hwa Love Story is immediately arrested.

If the writer is caught,

and they Prince Hwa Ing's actions...

That can't happen.

We have to find that bastard writer,

before His Majesty the King does.

Then, what about the palace maids?

Is that really what you are going to worry about at this point?

When I first read this book,

I was angry and wondered who dared to write these stories.

that insulted the royal family.

How presumptuous and outrageous.

However, regarding the story of the evil husband,

which tells the story of Princess Concubine Hyo Jin,

when I read it, I myself felt satisfied.

It seems, in my heart too,

I want the kingdom's son-in-law punished.

If I am feeling this way right now,

imagine how much more satisfying it is...

...for the others who read this book.

Teacher.

Father,

is looking for the author of Chun Hwa's Love Story,

on charges of insulting the royal family.

Did you hear about this?

Yes, Princess.

Why do you think the author,

made a book like that?

Every time I paint,

I always think,

"Why did I make this painting?"

Although the reasons vary,

There is one thing I always hope for.

What's that?

I hope my feelings when making the painting...

...are also felt by the people who see it.

In this world we live in,

it is difficult to punish those who have wronged people

But when you read the book,

you feel happy because of the satisfying payback,

even if the happiness lasts momentarily.

Stop.

Who is the person named Lee Mong Heon, the writer of the book Chun Hwa's Love Story?

We...

...don't know, sir.

Yes.

We only sell books that we receive.

Well then, at least you know who sent the book!

Tell me the truth, right now!

Don't know.

We really don't know anything, sir.

We don't know anything, sir.

It seems that this punishment is still not harsh enough.

- Guards! - Good.

It seems they won't easily open their mouth.

Let me persuade them in a more subtle way.

Good.

I heard you were the one who supplied the rental books,

to shops in the capital.

Who is the person really? named Lee Mong Heon,

Who wrote Chun Hwa's Love Story?

I don't know, sir.

I just distribute...

...the printed books for sale,

but I never saw,

or heard who the author is.

Impossible.

This book is not just one or two volumes,

and has spread widely throughout the capital for a long time.

There must be someone who wrote it and handed it over to you...

...before you print and distribute it.

At least, there must be someone,

who you suspect as the author, right?

If any of you,

tell me who Lee Mong Heon is,

the person will be released soon.

I will give you one last chance, so be honest.

Who is Lee Mong Heon?

Your Highness, Princess.

Previously, I had to tell you something, right?

I feel like I shouldn't make you wait too long,

so I requested to meet you.

Yes.

Forgive me.

No, it's okay.

I just wanted to tell Princess...

...how I feel.

Through this incident, I learned a lot

and have begun preparing for the Public Servant exam.

Is it true?

That was a really good decision.

I,

always think of you as someone extraordinary.

You have a strong belief,

never fail to try,

and are always sincere in every aspect.

Your decision right now really shines bright.

I will try hard to find my place again.

And,

whatever the path Your Highness the Princess chooses,

I will happily support it.

Thank You.

Her Highness Princess Hwa Ri has arrived.

Have you packed everything?

There are still somethings left.

But,

I guess it seems like there isn't much in the first place.

Live well.

Of course!

Who do you think I am?

I am the Princess of Concubine Hwa Jin of this country.

That's why you have to live better.

After marriage, you have to leave the palace and go far away.

You won't be able to meet me,

and no one will be able to help you.

I'm the one who's worried.

who else in the world can handle...

...your stubbornness, beside me?

Please, control your temper a little,

live well, so that your brother need not worry about you.

Geez.

I was the one born first!

But those who get married, they become adults first.

You are still far from being an adult!

Geez.

Actually,

a few days ago I met Lee Jang Won...

I already know that too.

You think I'm that clueless?

I have dealt with my heart,

so don't worry about me.

Follow your heart.

Don't regret it again.

Hey!

Why?

His Majesty the King has arrived.

Father?

Father?

Did you pack everything well?

Yes, Father.

Live well without problems.

If life feels hard, don't just hold back,

you can always come back to the palace at any time.

This place will always be your home.

Don't worry.

I will live well.

Okay.

Now you have become a part of the inner court,

So learn good manners,

and accompany the Crown Prince with the right attitude.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty the Empress.

You must be feeling very stressed, right?

Earlier, even I...

...would come here if I started to feel suffocated, and...

would blankly stare outside the Palace.

Past that wall, the outside world is wide open.

However, even though my brother was unfairly exiled,

I can't go to meet him.

I wonder how I survived all those years.

But now,

I too have become part of the palace, grown old with this place.

For me, the crown princess too is like my own child.

However, for the sake of the Heir, I had to ask him to meet another woman.

So, what's the difference between you and I, and the previous leaders,

that I used to hate so much.

I don't hold a grudge against you.

It definitely had to be done.

Even though the brain understands,

the heart still finds it hard to accept it, doesn't it?

Even though I try to comfort you with wise words,

this is all just a trying time that will pass,

I can't fully understand your feelings.

I'm not you,

and you're not me.

I,

just hope you are happy.

Because the path to happiness,

is up to everyone to find their own.

Your Honour.

Excuse me,

if you rest at Kim's residence tonight too,

won't it become an issue?

I don't want to be anxious with vain hopes anymore.

It would be better to meet other women who serve you right.

I should leave soon.

Good grief.

Isn't Your Honor visiting that place too often?

Am I not doing what is being asked of me?

What are you worried about?

I'll be back before the meeting.

So, don't worry.

Geez.

Are you flying a kite?

Yes.

When teaching children to read,

they look bored.

So I invited them to play for a while.

So much fun, huh?

With just a kite...

...those kids...

...look like they own the world.

They're still kids, so it's natural.

If only days like this could last longer,

how nice would it be.

The children must not know who the Crown Prince is, right?

Of course it has to be that way.

Okay.

So, for them, Your Majesty is...

that...

rich person who has a lot of free time...

...and likes to have fun.

Is that how it will be?

Ah, wanna try flying it once?

Apparently you're not good at it either.

Doesn't this game bring back memories?

By the way!

Is it okay if Your Majesty leaves the Palace so often?

Don't you have a lot of work?

Yes, I do.

But even so, I still have to go on living, right?

At least, after going out and breathing fresh air like this...

...I can survive for the time being.

If you think about it,

things that determine happiness or someone's misery...

...are not extraordinary things.

It's a sunny day, so it feels nice.

Watching the children run and laughing like that is also fun.

There is someone by my side who wants to listen to my story...

...that is fun too.

Today is really a fun day.

Princess Hwa Jin was absent in the meetings we usually hold.

It feels weird.

Did the wedding go smoothly?

Yes.

I have received the news that she arrived at the Palace safely.

Once she is all settled in, maybe she will contact us.

Ah...

One by one we have started getting married.

I don't know howmuch longer we'll be able to hold this calligraphy meeting.

After marriage, it won't be possible to go outside freely like before.

That's right.

There's no one like like His Highness Prince Hwa Seong.

Even though they are married,

He doesn't fuss about Ji Won attending these meetings.

Hear that, honey?

Marrying me was the right decision, right?

What brings Your Majesty Grand Place here?

Isn't this the first calligraphy meeting since we got married?

So, I specially invited...

...Teacher Kim as today's painting teacher.

Aren't you leaving?

There are boundaries between men and women.

How could I leave Painter Kim? alone among women?

If you know there are limits between men and women,

Why did you bring a man here?

Isn't Painter Kim a man?

That's why I came to keep an eye on him.

My wife,

By the way, when will this painting get done?

Still a long time.

(sighs)

How many seasons have passed since we sat here?

What's fun about painting this?

gosh.

Instead of that...

...there are many other things that are more fun.

Ah, goodness, Brother!

Because of Brother, I can't concentrate on painting!

Can't you just shut up for a moment?

Why don't you try getting married first?

- You won't be able to keep quiet either! - Good grief!

By the way,

on the way to today's Calligraphy meeting,

I stopped by Changwoon for a bit,

I wonder if the shop was closed, because the doors were shut.

Oh, really?

His Majesty is looking for Lee Mong Heon, the author of Chun Hwa Love Story.

Cheongwoon Gisaeng House usually sells the book,

I'm worried that maybe Mrs. Park was arrested for that.

It seems like the vibe is off.

My father too...

...has reminded us many times to be careful with our actions.

Likewise in our house.

I think Chun Hwa's Love Story...

...is just a collection of romance stories which is popular among women.

But it looks like this will be big problem.

Cheongwoon Gisaeng House is like a gathering place for women.

Hopefully nothing happens.

Did you come to order clothes?

Because there was a problem with Mrs. Park,

Cheongwoon Gisaeng House will not be opened for the time being.

What is the problem?

For now, please come in.

My father is looking for the writer of Chun Hwa's Love Story.

Is it possible...

...Mrs. Park was arrested for that?

Yes.

We don't know who's the original author ourselves,

so i think...

...they are just wholesalers, so we should be safe.

But as the arrests continue over the past few days,

I'm starting to get worried too.

It seems like...

...I have to step in.

How could you...

So far...

...I am the one who printed Chun Hwa's Love Story,

and spread it among the people.

I am the one.

No need to be surprised.

Across the country,

if not someone with an influence like mine,

how would it be possible to...

...print and distribute popular writings so quickly?

Even if you're not the painter,

The Influence of Chun Hwa's Love Story...

...as spread widely in society.

The responsibility for such distribution will not be underestimated either.

I am ready to face the consequences.

People like Hwa Ing...

...relies only on power to oppress people,

at least in the book, he should be punished.

Only then, people's anger can be relieved.

I'm sure the author of the book felt,

not much different from me.

That is his hope and desire,

but there is no way to set things right in reality.

Maybe that's why he wrote a book like that.

I just help spread it.

Don't worry.

Everything will be fine.

I will come back and see you again.

I heard you're looking for the publisher.

The main person responsible for publishing Chun Hwa's Love Story...

...is me,

Choi Hwan.

So it is true.

They only sell books in order to earn a living.

The responsibility for publishing lies with me,

So just punish me.

You don't even know that it is a sin,

and boldly print books that insulted the kingdom?

Are you really not afraid of losing your life?

I did nothing wrong,

So what do I have to fear?

- What did you say? - You said I don't know my place.

But I am the one who knows my place best.

Before becoming a nobleman,

I am a trader.

As a trader, I only do profitable things.

Why is that considered a problem?

I really don't understand.

How dare you speak such nonsense!

Surely...

...you aren't doing this because the content of Chun Hwa's Love Story...

...is true, right?

Is it really because of that?

Chun Hwa Love Story has been circulating among the people for a long time,

and when volumes one and two came out, there was no problem whatsoever.

But once volume three came out,

suddenly you are looking for the author.

Isn't that quite suspicious?

Is the story of the prince from the Dongbangguk Kingdom,

who committed adultery with a palace maid...

...actually Prince Hwa Ing's story?

What is this nonsense?

It is, isn't it?

That's just complete nonsense.

This book is purely a fictional story.

It has nothing to do at all with reality.

However, because of this fictional story, the people are restless,

and morality is disturbed.

Who is the author?

Tell the truth!

I don't know.

The stamp with Lee Mong Heon's name is in the book.

As a trader, I just print it because I think it could be profitable.

I myself don't know who the author is.

How dare you lie!

So you really are not working with that person?

I've come this far, So what's the point of me lying?

If investigated, everything will be revealed.

However,

what if we end this here?

That too would be an option which is better for you.

What?

The longer the time spent to seek...

...the original author of Chun Hwa's Love Story,

the greater the possibility that people...

...will start to question the same thing as me.

"Could it be...

...that these stories are true?"

That's what they'll think.

Once the seeds of doubt are planted among the people,

even something that is not reality...

...will turn into reality.

Is it possible...

...His Majesty the King wants that?

If the responsibility for this publication is imposed on me,

I will take back all the books that are already in circulation,

and return all profits to the government.

So please give me just one chance.

It's best to report all of this to Your Majesty,

and wait for his decision.

If you are responsible for this publication...

...surely you also know who is the writer Lee Mong Heon.

So tell me!

Who really is the author of Chun Hwa's Love Story?

Who's he?

I don't know, Your Majesty.

Whoever Lee Mong Heon is,

he is just...

...one of the many voices of the people led by His Majesty.

How is it fair that a wise king...

...chooses to hold back one voice of the little people...

...to the point of obscuring the voicees of the hearts all over the country?

How could I possibly defeat traders like you in debate?

However...

...no matter how small the people's voices are...

...insulting the royal family is a sin that cannot be taken lightly.

If you really know the identity of the author,

tell me the truth right now!

Really, I didn't know!

If not you, then who knows?

The author wrote the script and gave it to you,

didn't you print it?

Lee Mong Heon never once,

appeared directly in front of me. Not even once.

Every time, he just leaves...

...the original script in a specific place.

without asking for payment.

So, we never met.

What?

So you mean, he wrote dangerous books like this...

...without asking for wages?

Doesn't that just make it even more suspicious?

Your Honour,

perhaps Your Majesty still remembers,

that before when I...

...donated food aid,

His Majesty once promised me one thing.

Whatever your request...

...one day I will definitely...

...will help you.

I will never forget His Majesty's generosity.

Whatever I ask,

His Majesty promised to grant me my wish without hesitation.

That promise.

May I request it now?

- What? Now? - Yes.

Forgive me, Your Majesty.

I will withdraw all copies The circulating love story of Chun Hwa,

take all responsibility

and hand over all the profits to the country.

Don't ask who the author is,

and please set me free.

Please remember the promise that has been made Your Majesty for that day,

and grant my request.

I beg you sincerely.

Ah.

Wait...

Why did you come so late at night?

Is there something that is frustrating you again?

Should there always be a problem? to meet you?

I came because I wanted to meet you.

So...

...how was your day today?

I was only...

...going through the same day as usual.

Yes.

Oh, I see.

Why don't you ask...

...about my day?

From now on,

Don't come here again.

Whydid you suddenly say that?

The arrival of His Majesty...

...now...

...makes me uncomfortable.

Did I...

...make a mistake?

His Majesty did not make a mistake.

It is just...

...my heart...

...which is the problem.

What kind of problem?

Your Honour...

...come freely

and jand goes freely.

But over time,

I...

...can't keep up the act that I feel the...

same way as I did when we met for the first time.

When you come,

I feel happy,

and when you don't

I wait for you.

Just because of one simple sentence,

"I came because I wanted to see you,"

my heart starts pounding.

I hate this feeling.

I hate myself...

...for always giving meaning to small things.

So,

Please, go away.

I feel the same way too the same as you.

At first I...

...didn't know where to go and I thought you would be here.

But I miss you more and more...

...after seeing you.

I'm happy when I see you.

All I can think about is how can I get out...

...and meet you.

You already greeted, Mother?

Yes.

Your Honour.

Isn't there anything Your Majesty would like to tell me?

There isn't anything.

If only...

...Your Majesty and I...

...met in another world, with a different appearance...

...would we have lived differently from now?

Why are you saying such things right now?

Right. I'll go and meet Mother now.

Good grief!

I heard you were arrested.

Is that all done with now?

Ah...

Of course!

Is there something that can't be done with money?

My lord...

...has paid the ransom on behalf of the bookstore owner...

...and returned all profits to the government,

so there is no more reason to hold us back.

You're here.

Yes.

Didn't I promise to come back and see you again?

Why did you let Choi Hwan leave just like that?

You should find the author of Chun Hwa's Love Story!

If released, then he will step on his own tail.

There is no way that the person responsible for publishing the book...

doesn't know the original author, Lee Mong Heon.

After the King released him,

Surely now he can run wild without any worries.

If we continue to follow him,

we will naturally be able to catch the original author.

The wind is good.

But the person next to you isn't good enough?

I like him too.

I mean, I'm glad I got to see you safe and sound.

Apparently it's very difficult to become a candidate for your fiancé.

When are you actually going to...

...have that "faith" in me?

That...

depends on you.

I guess if the path is too easy, it isn't fun.

I will try my best.

How could this happen?

Yes?

They can't even catch the writer,

who betrayed innocent people like me!

I'm the only one at a loss here!

We understand your feelings.

We all know...

...how sad you feel.

This is just a little test,

so look at us,

and calm your feelings.

Okay.

Hey!

What is this?

Even if you bribe and ask me for help,

I...

...am powerless.

Goodness!

Do not say that!

Aren't you the sole grandson

of the powerful Royal Court Minister?

Just think of this as our sincere efforts.

and please remember us one day, later.

Won't the...

...college entrance exam arrive soon?

Is it already time?

I guess there's nothing I can do,

but it will feel bad if I reject your sincerity,

so for now I will accept it.

Thank You.

Okay.

Let's see!

Why is there so much?

What is all this?

This is,

the work of the best genius painter in this city,

Kim Min Hong.

The price of one piece of calligraphy and painting,

is equivalent to the price of a house of a noble family.

Is Kim Min Hong's work that great?

He has not created new works since taking office.

Since there are only few of his works in circulation,

and most of them already have an owner,

we can't buy it even if we want to.

It's a really...

...hard artwork to get your hands on.

Is that true?

Yes.

Whoever wrote this book,

definitely knows Hwa Ing personally!

Who on Earth is this man...

Before the King finds out,

we have to get him as soon as possible!

Yes, Grandfather.

No...

What's wrong, sir?

Is there anything strange?

I guess,

I have to take my leave first.

Good grief.

Okay, okay.

Oh my gosh where is it?

It's not here!

Good grief!

CHUN HWA'S LOVE STORY

This bastard...

How dare you without fear,

draw something like that in the palace?

Do you think you'll be able to get away,

after doing something like this?

Catch him quickly!

-Yes, Your Honor! -Yes, Your Honor!

What brings you here, Brother?

Why did they arrest Master?

Kim Min Hong is...

...Lee Mong Heon.

Author of Chun Hwa's Love Story...

...is Kim Min Hong!

What?

What do you mean?

Look at this!

I found it!

There is also a picture of the Princess that he drew secretly!

Yes that!

Quickly bring it here!

I knew it would be like this!

How dare you!

How dare you do this under our supervision?

Hear,

get rid of this person right now!

That is not true!

How could a teacher be an erotic story writer?

That's not possible!

Isn't all the evidence already in plain sight?

He said he was a famous gardener,

but apparently he is a hypocrite.

That person has been in secret all this time spying on the kingdom inside the palace,

and doing things like this!

Outside, he acts like a great artist,

but behind it, he spreads vulgar things!

That's not possible!

That's not possible!

That's not true, right?

Teacher,

you are not the author of Chun Hwa's Love Story, right?

It's not...

...about The Princess.

We'd better go now.

Yes.

Your Honour.

It seems like,

Lee Mong Heon has visited.

Is that so?

THIS TIME I WILL DELIVER THE BOOK ITSELF

LET'S MEET IN THE EMPTY LAND TOMORROW MORNING

This time I will deliver the book itself,

let us...

...meet in an empty field tomorrow morning.

Helloo, greatings to you.

I am the one responsible for publishing.