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(Episode 31)

Make sure you catch him...

no matter what.

Yes, Your Majesty.

No.

I will catch him myself.

Nok Du, are you all right?

I had to take...

your father outside the palace, so I am a bit late.

Is he all right?

He is all right.

What about you?

Are you all right?

Yes. This is nothing for me. So tell me.

The King is really here?

You must take my brother and Dong Joo outside the palace.

What about you?

I need to stop by somewhere.

Okay.

Escort her safely. Be careful.

No. Let me go with you.

We do not have time to waste. Come quickly.

Go.

Oh, no. How...

I am all right.

You must leave the palace for the time being.

What are you talking about?

His Majesty...

has returned.

What?

How...

So are his men after you?

Yes.

There is an exit out of the palace in the backyard.

Court Lady Kim.

Show him the way.

Yes, Your Highness.

Please follow me.

Okay.

You must come with me, Mother.

No one is at the Queen's Chamber.

I have an idea where he might be hiding.

Follow me.

What do you mean?

Why can you not come with me?

How could I leave you in this dangerous place?

His Majesty cannot kill me...

as I am...

the only one left at his side.

What about me?

I finally...

got to meet you, Mother.

It pains me more than death...

to let you go.

Then, why?

- Why? - It is because...

I am the Queen.

My husband may be cold-hearted...

and cruel,

but he is the King.

If I leave him like the others,

he will soon be ruined...

by those despicable men. Do you not agree?

That cannot happen.

Mother.

Nok Du.

No matter what people say,

you are the most precious son...

to me.

Only remember that,

and wash away the wounds.

And go somewhere far from here...

and live freely.

Will you do that for me?

We will meet again one day.

I promise.

So...

please stay alive.

You must.

Come this way. Hurry.

I also know that you used to stay here...

when you were the Crown Princess.

Where is he?

How long...

will you keep acting like an animal?

How dare you!

Your Highness!

If any of you move,

I will cut my own throat.

If you want to kill me,

do so.

Kill me first...

before you go on your way to kill your son!

This is it. You must leave right now.

Please understand the Queen.

In order to guarantee your safety,

she has to stay.

That is why she told you to go.

Please be safe.

Is he sleeping?

There they come.

Look.

Hanyang is in chaos right now.

Bring Aeng Du with you and get on the boat.

But Nok Du is still out there.

I told him to hide somewhere if things go awry,

so I will go there right now.

Take your father and Aeng Du first. Can you do that?

Hold on.

What are you doing?

I am truly grateful for all that you have done.

Do forgive me for not being able to repay you.

You should also leave.

Staying here will not do you any good.

Hurry up!

Wait. What are you doing?

These feeble men cannot take care of this young girl.

Forget it.

We will do our best to help.

I agree. Let us go to the end.

Wait.

Get on the boat.

Give it to me.

Hurry.

Get on the boat now.

Hurry up.

Hurry. All right.

Do not go.

Hold this for me, will you?

What are you still doing here?

Go on your way. Be safe.

- Hurry up. - Okay.

- Nok Du. - Yes?

I am fine.

What do you mean?

Why do you always say that?

Do I?

Then...

I am not fine.

It hurts so much that I may die from the pain.

You should have hugged me sooner.

I feel a bit better now.

You should not fall asleep.

I will not.

I am going to talk with you.

What should we talk about?

Since when...

did you like me?

How could you ask such a thing right now?

You liked me...

ever since we lived together at the village for widows, right?

Why would I have liked a man who dressed like a woman?

If we went back to those days,

would you stop liking me?

This is blood.

I believe they went that way.

If...

we went back,

I am going to run away with you no matter what.

I will make sure you do not find out about anything...

or about who I am.

We are going to run away to a place where there is no one.

And...

Are you listening?

Are you?

No, Nok Du... No...

No...

Nok Du.

- Nok Du... - Nok Du.

Oh, no!

We cannot go this way.

Master, what is the matter?

If you keep going this way, you will find a river.

There will be a boat tied up by that river.

Do you think you can take Nok Du there?

What do you mean?

I will do my best to buy some time.

So stay hidden...

and do what I just told you.

And one more thing.

This might be a bit too much to ask.

But...

once you meet Aeng Du...

I cannot take Nok Du all the way to the river.

- What? - We will get caught on our way.

You know it is impossible for you to hold them back on your own.

Then all three of us will die.

Are you thinking of...

I am merely trying to survive.

Please make sure...

Nok Du lives.

He is dead.

Are you trying to buy him time?

Did he send you to do this?

Let us just say...

he got killed by your sword...

while he was being chased.

If you do that for me,

I will stay by your side.

You will stay by my side?

Do you even know what that means?

I will not let you go anywhere.

I will keep you hidden for the rest of your life.

Yes, go ahead.

I do not care.

He is not here. Let us go.

He got swept down by the river,

and we found his body by the riverbank.

You stabbed him,

and his body got swept down by the river?

Yes, Your Majesty.

But you still managed to bring me his body.

Forget it.

He got swept down by the river for days.

I will not be able to recognize him.

And surely, you would never...

try to deceive me.

Would you like to try it?

Forget it.

If you do not want to...

Does it taste good?

Yes, it is delicious.

You agreed to do everything.

Yes.

I will wait.

So give me your sincerity.

I lied when I told you that your sincerity does not matter.

You can take as long as you wish.

I want your sincere heart.

That is the only thing I ask of you.

I can lie...

and promise you that I will do that.

But...

you and I both know...

that one's sincerity...

and affection for someone...

are not something one can work on.

Stop.

You may go now.

Dong Joo.

I told you not to do anything.

It will be fine as long as no one can see us from outside.

What do you think?

Even ghosts with good eyes will pass by our house.

Stop whimpering and go to sleep. It is quite noisy.

What are you doing?

Why did you not light the candle? It is dark here.

You were alive.

You were alive.

Of course.

I promised you that I would be back.

I am sorry that I am late.

you and I both know...

that one's sincerity...

and affection for someone...

are not something one can work on.

My lord, if we delay a bit longer, we will lose them.

Should I go after them?

No. There is no need.

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Goodness.

I did not know my daughter-in-law was such a good runner.

My precious son died because you did not support him well.

Then, you should obey me without making a fuss.

How dare you run away?

Goodness. You little...

Gosh.

Goodness.

What is this? My nose is bleeding?

How dare she hit me?

Oh, no.

What...

She is not my daughter-in-law.

May I ask who you are?

- My lord. - My lord.

Were you scared?

Everything will be okay now.

I was really glad...

that he decided to help us because he wanted to return the favor.

He is enjoying this.

He enjoys pretending...

to be a widow and beating up fathers-in-law.

Having him is as good as having 10 people for our other missions.

Well, let him enjoy this a bit.

She does not have a place to go.

Accompany us to the village.

You can share the room with Lady Jang.

Who are you to decide that?

Thank you so much.

I will never forget your kindness.

All right. I will get going now.

I will see you at the wedding.

You know what?

We will be taking the boat tomorrow.

Sleep over and we can go together.

No.

Why not?

Because I miss him.

You cannot eat your meal because you miss him?

It has been only four days since he left.

He was supposed to come yesterday.

As you saw, the waves were really rough.

I doubt that he could take a boat.

I know that,

but I still miss him. What am I supposed to do?

I did not peg her to be so inconsiderate,

but she can be very insensitive toward the widows.

She rubs salt into my wound when the boat is supposed to come.

He is coming!

Gosh. You...

Be careful.

Nok Du must be here.

Nok Du!

You will trip. Slow down.

- I will kill him. - Let them go.

My gosh. Just let them go.

This is my karma.

Why did you buy these? These are expensive!

I was going to wear them at our wedding.

It was supposed to be a surprise.

Why are you never patient?

You have not changed. You do not know how to save money.

Do you know ho much money you spent on our wedding?

Why can you not be more romantic?

We will have our wedding only once.

What is so bad about spending a bit of money?

I make money to spend it.

Look.

You have bought all of these for me so far.

Is this little? Is it?

What could I do? I knew they would all look good on you.

Fine, I am sorry.

So let us set them all aside...

and do it.

What?

You know...

The thing we were going to do...

No, thanks.

Why not?

Everyone is busy preparing for our wedding.

Go help out. I need to clean this room.

Gosh.

This is nice.

I said we should break up on the spur of the moment.

She said, "Sure," then packed her things and left.

Goodness.

These rings look just fine.

She is not romantic at all.

How could a woman not understand a man?

I came all the way here just because of her.

Gosh.

Had I not been enchanted...

by her luscious eyes back at the ferry,

I would not be in this situation.

"Not been enchanted"?

Hey...

Whatever.

Why are you back?

I thought you had abandoned me.

Quit that nonsense and follow me. Let us talk back at home.

Whatever.

All right.

I will give you three seconds.

1, 2, 3. Here I am.

Gosh.

- All right. - Oh, my.

What are you doing?

I feel like a baby.

Gosh, that is embarrassing. What are they doing?

Look who is talking. You are the most romantic one here.

- Whatever. - What is it this time?

Did you get scolded again?

Do not be ridiculous.

I got mad at her and left.

What is it?

I am just happy...

that we are living together once again.

Me too.

I am glad that we three can live together again.

And...

I am thankful and sorry toward you.

Really?

Then should we annul your marriage...

and live together with Father?

Like the good, old days?

What are you saying?

Hey, how about this? You should get married as well.

What do you think about Mal Nyun?

- No, thanks. - Then...

what about Sook?

Do not be silly.

What? What was that?

- It was nothing. - What is this? You must like her.

Stop trying to get me to like them.

Smile.

How pretty.

Whatever. You must be exhilarated.

Yes, I am.

That is funny.

You once told me not to get married to a jerk like him.

Looking back,

it seems like you have been scheming everything since then.

You sure have.

Is that so?

Come on, now.

Hey, do not be ridiculous.

Forget about it. Just take good care of him, will you?

He may be immature,

but he is a good guy, so be happy together.

Live a lovey-dovey life, all right?

I will. Thanks.

Hold on. The rice cake has yet to come.

Do not start just yet! Here are the rice cake!

- Goodness. - My goodness.

- Goodness. - I am fine.

What a ludicrous situation this is. All right, then.

I am fine.

- Gosh. - All right.

Tidy your clothes. I am fine.

- Oh, no! - Goodness!

- Oh, my. - I am fine.

I am fine...

- Gosh. - The wind is strong.

Here comes the bride!

Gosh, she is beautiful.

All right. I will now start the wedding ceremony...

of Jun Nok Du, the groom,

and Dong Dong Joo, the bride.

The bride and the groom will love each other.

In order to do that, they will need to...

- Oh, no! - Oh, no!

Get that! I spent all night writing that!

- Oh, no. - I cannot lose that!

The wind is very strong today.

My goodness.

- Goodness, what is this? - What is going on?

Oh, dear.

All right, now.

Maybe today is not their day.

Do not jinx it.

But you know what? The weather is lovely.

Please give them your words of blessings.

- No, thank you. - That would be great.

Before we begin,

let me share some advice.

Marriage...

is when two different people meet...

and spend the rest of their lives together.

You must always respect each other,

care for each other,

be patient and understand each other.

Then you will be able to overcome all types of obstacles...

and difficulties that come your way.

Therefore, I trust that the two of you...

will always love and depend on each other...

until death do you part...

in sickness and in health...

and remain faithful regardless of...

whatever situation you may be in...

My goodness.

My gosh.

Oh, my gosh.

My goodness gracious.

What is this nonsense?

- My gosh. - What a mess.

My gosh, what is with the wind?

Will you get over it already?

I do not care how the wedding went.

I wanted to give you everything.

I wanted to do everything we never got to do...

including the stuff we had to give up.

I wanted to fill your life...

with good memories and make you forget about the bad ones.

I wanted to give you the ring...

and solemnly swear...

that we will be together...

for the rest of our lives.

Let us do that here.

What?

Nok Du.

I do not think the time we spend together...

will only be filled with happy things.

Just like today,

we might have to face an unexpected windy day.

And there will be times when we cry and feel like giving up.

But...

as long as we are together,

I will gladly endure all those difficult days...

regardless of what it may be.

Okay.

I will do the same.

I will gladly endure it all.

I love flower rings.

You see,

there is something I wanted to do at the wedding.

What is it?

What are you doing?

I am writing to my mother...

to let her know that we got married.

(9 years later)

You are here.

I thought you were smarter than me.

But I guess I was wrong...

seeing that you willingly...

decided to set foot in this fiery pit.

Why did you let me live?

If I had not let you live,

I would have become a father...

who killed my innocent son twice.

You think...

I was born during the Japanese invasion.

November 19.

That is...

my actual date of birth.

I was born on the exact same date as your son.

A royal offspring that is born on November 19...

will become the next king.

If my father had failed to hear that,

I would have died.

But I am still alive.

And just like what the prophecy said,

I am going to become the king today.

And you will eventually...

lose your throne.

Can you do me a favor?

I will accept my fate...

and my end.

If I have to be reminded of my fear for the rest of my life,

I will do so.

But...

I will...

be the only one bearing them.

Let...

the Queen leave the place...

without anyone's knowing.

I will do so.

You will be lonely.

You will be lonely...

and continue to be lonely.

You will be lonely.

You will be lonely...

and continue to be lonely.

(Grand Prince Neungyang raised a revolt.)

(The Queen will head to the island.)

Nok Du.

I do not know...

how I am supposed to feel.

I want to cry, but I do not at the same time.

Come here.

Pardon?

You can cry.

Or you do not have to cry.

I will follow my heart too.

Are you nervous?

- A bit. - I am very nervous.

- Why? - Just because.

I wonder how she will think of me...

and if she will like me. Stuff like that.

How could she hate you?

Gosh.

Right? Look at me. I am so pretty. She will like me.

You were the one who saved me.

- Come on. - That is true.

You said you wanted to live a happy life with me...

and that you would wait.

That day,

what you said saved me several times.

I feel the same way.

I will continue to live a happy life with you...

for the rest of my life.

So when you are having a hard time, come to me and cry.

When there are happy occasions, we can smile together just like now.

- Here. - Gosh.

I see a boat.

Let us go.

(Just like that, they lived happily ever after.)

(Thank you for watching The Tale of Nokdu.)

(Always be happy with your loved ones.)

(We thank Son Byung Ho for his guest appearance.)