1 00:00:05,389 --> 00:00:09,690 (This drama is a fictional depiction of a constitutional monarchy.) 2 00:00:09,693 --> 00:00:12,395 (Episode 17) 3 00:00:12,929 --> 00:00:15,130 Please don't be angry. 4 00:00:15,132 --> 00:00:17,635 You know I have a hot temper. 5 00:00:27,878 --> 00:00:32,415 You said you were angry, but you ate all the food I made. 6 00:00:32,749 --> 00:00:34,545 Grandmother. 7 00:00:36,053 --> 00:00:38,785 Is she asleep? Are you sleeping? 8 00:00:42,325 --> 00:00:45,560 Grandmother, your arm will hurt if you sleep like this. 9 00:00:45,562 --> 00:00:47,295 Sleep straight... 10 00:00:55,806 --> 00:00:57,635 Grandmother. 11 00:00:57,941 --> 00:01:00,770 Grandmother! 12 00:01:00,777 --> 00:01:03,345 Blood! Grandmother! 13 00:01:04,514 --> 00:01:06,245 Grandmother! 14 00:01:34,544 --> 00:01:36,275 Who are you? 15 00:01:37,280 --> 00:01:41,250 You're... Aren't you that part-timer from the fried chicken restaurants? 16 00:01:41,251 --> 00:01:43,115 Why are you here? 17 00:01:43,487 --> 00:01:45,585 How did you get in here? 18 00:01:45,755 --> 00:01:48,190 Can you take out the thing in my pocket? 19 00:01:48,191 --> 00:01:50,225 It will answer your question. 20 00:01:54,498 --> 00:01:57,865 How do you have this imperial card? 21 00:02:02,239 --> 00:02:04,205 Let me officially introduce myself. 22 00:02:04,307 --> 00:02:07,310 I'm Crown Prince Lee Yoon of the Korean Empire. 23 00:02:07,310 --> 00:02:09,210 You're Crown Prince Lee Yoon? 24 00:02:09,212 --> 00:02:11,880 I was going to go quietly after meeting Grandmother. 25 00:02:11,882 --> 00:02:13,845 I guess I came on a wrong day. 26 00:02:14,951 --> 00:02:17,020 You are never to reveal... 27 00:02:17,020 --> 00:02:20,455 that I was here tonight or about my identity. 28 00:02:20,790 --> 00:02:23,455 This is an order from the Crown Prince. 29 00:02:25,028 --> 00:02:28,795 I, Chun Woo Bin, will comply with Your Highness' order. 30 00:02:30,066 --> 00:02:33,530 I'll see you at the fried chicken place. 31 00:02:33,537 --> 00:02:35,335 You, as a guard. Me, as a part-timer. 32 00:03:03,466 --> 00:03:06,260 What's going on? Why do you mean Mother isn't well? 33 00:03:06,269 --> 00:03:08,730 Why are you doing? Get her to the hospital now. 34 00:03:08,738 --> 00:03:10,840 The Grand Empress Dowager is dead. 35 00:03:10,840 --> 00:03:12,140 That makes no sense! 36 00:03:12,142 --> 00:03:14,975 She was healthy up until last night. How could that be? 37 00:03:15,011 --> 00:03:16,745 I cannot believe this! 38 00:03:20,183 --> 00:03:21,945 I can't let her leave like this. 39 00:03:22,552 --> 00:03:24,580 Do something! Now! 40 00:03:24,588 --> 00:03:26,380 It's been two hours since she passed. 41 00:03:26,389 --> 00:03:28,485 There's nothing I can do. 42 00:03:29,526 --> 00:03:31,920 - Mother. - Great-grandmother! 43 00:03:31,928 --> 00:03:34,460 - How could this happen? - Great-grandmother! 44 00:03:34,464 --> 00:03:37,125 - Grandmother! - Please open your eyes. 45 00:03:39,803 --> 00:03:42,805 Grandmother! 46 00:03:43,640 --> 00:03:46,475 Please open your eyes right now. 47 00:03:51,948 --> 00:03:53,985 Grandmother. 48 00:03:56,453 --> 00:03:58,385 Great-grandmother. 49 00:04:06,162 --> 00:04:07,895 It's a day of national mourning. 50 00:04:09,065 --> 00:04:11,665 Protect the Imperial Family who are lost in grief. 51 00:04:11,768 --> 00:04:14,600 Preserve the scene until the police arrive. 52 00:04:14,604 --> 00:04:16,605 Stop the press... 53 00:04:16,740 --> 00:04:18,470 not to alarm the public. 54 00:04:18,475 --> 00:04:20,405 We will serve as instructed. 55 00:04:27,684 --> 00:04:29,510 The sudden death of the Grand Empress Dowager... 56 00:04:29,519 --> 00:04:31,580 who was to appear at the meeting with Imperial Auditors... 57 00:04:31,588 --> 00:04:35,150 shocked the entire Imperial Family as well as the public. 58 00:04:35,158 --> 00:04:38,420 The Imperial Family announced to investigate... 59 00:04:38,428 --> 00:04:40,960 the possibility of a murder thoroughly. 60 00:04:40,964 --> 00:04:42,790 - It is speculated... - Grand Empress Dowager... 61 00:04:42,799 --> 00:04:45,730 that Her Highness was poisoned to death. 62 00:04:45,735 --> 00:04:47,230 The hairpin that was lodged in her chest... 63 00:04:47,237 --> 00:04:50,470 did not hit any vital areas. We've confirmed that it wasn't lethal... 64 00:04:50,473 --> 00:04:52,700 and is not a direct cause of death. 65 00:04:52,709 --> 00:04:55,510 Meanwhile, the police are investigating the possibility... 66 00:04:55,512 --> 00:04:57,745 of a murder due to the dispute within... 67 00:05:00,917 --> 00:05:02,615 Grandmother. 68 00:05:03,353 --> 00:05:05,015 What on earth... 69 00:05:06,022 --> 00:05:07,985 Who is it? 70 00:05:09,225 --> 00:05:12,225 Who killed you, Grandmother? 71 00:05:14,030 --> 00:05:15,765 I can't believe this. 72 00:05:16,032 --> 00:05:18,295 Poison in the palace? 73 00:05:18,668 --> 00:05:21,205 Who on earth poisoned Grandmother? 74 00:05:21,504 --> 00:05:25,475 She was... She was benevolent and noble. 75 00:05:29,612 --> 00:05:31,940 Someone from the palace is the culprit. 76 00:05:31,948 --> 00:05:33,915 We must catch the culprit first. 77 00:05:33,950 --> 00:05:37,315 I cannot forgive the culprit who committed such a horrendous act... 78 00:05:37,654 --> 00:05:39,120 against Grandmother. 79 00:05:39,122 --> 00:05:42,390 You're not related to her. Stop overreacting. 80 00:05:42,392 --> 00:05:45,290 You're not crying. It looks like you're exactly sad. 81 00:05:45,295 --> 00:05:47,590 Why did you go to Grandmother at that hour? 82 00:05:47,597 --> 00:05:49,030 What are you insinuating? 83 00:05:49,032 --> 00:05:51,930 In a lot of cases, the first witness turns out to be the culprit. 84 00:05:51,935 --> 00:05:55,070 - Watch your words. - How odd that you're all worked up. 85 00:05:55,071 --> 00:05:57,840 I thought you were at the vacation house on Ganghwa Island. 86 00:05:57,841 --> 00:05:59,740 When did you come back to the palace? 87 00:05:59,743 --> 00:06:02,710 Explain why I had to be there in the first place. 88 00:06:02,712 --> 00:06:04,975 Lower your voice. 89 00:06:05,048 --> 00:06:07,685 How dare you raise your voice during a day of national mourning? 90 00:06:09,519 --> 00:06:12,150 Grandmother passed away on the day of her request... 91 00:06:12,155 --> 00:06:14,150 to summon Imperial Auditors for a meeting. 92 00:06:14,157 --> 00:06:16,225 What does that signify? 93 00:06:16,326 --> 00:06:18,555 The one who is against the meeting. 94 00:06:18,561 --> 00:06:20,395 The one who wants to stop it. 95 00:06:20,964 --> 00:06:23,125 That person must be the culprit. 96 00:06:29,139 --> 00:06:31,900 We are examining the evidence we collected from the scene. 97 00:06:31,908 --> 00:06:35,410 As it is a homicide, we may search and seize the whole palace. 98 00:06:35,412 --> 00:06:38,780 The Imperial Family members must also submit to questioning. 99 00:06:38,782 --> 00:06:40,080 What do you mean? 100 00:06:40,083 --> 00:06:42,980 Why should we be questioned? We're the Imperial Family! 101 00:06:42,986 --> 00:06:46,180 The palace is a sacred place that cannot be searched. 102 00:06:46,189 --> 00:06:48,725 Naturally, we must submit to an investigation. 103 00:06:49,259 --> 00:06:52,590 Aren't the Imperial Family members the prime suspects? 104 00:06:52,595 --> 00:06:54,465 Fine. 105 00:06:54,497 --> 00:06:57,700 I am the oldest in the family, so I will decide. 106 00:06:57,700 --> 00:07:00,670 I will sound an alarm right away and make sure... 107 00:07:00,670 --> 00:07:03,330 no one can enter or exit the palace. 108 00:07:03,339 --> 00:07:06,940 You shall investigate not only the Imperial Family, 109 00:07:06,943 --> 00:07:09,705 but every palace worker, and search every corner. 110 00:07:10,447 --> 00:07:12,680 Make sure no suspicions remains regarding the Imperial Family. 111 00:07:12,682 --> 00:07:15,385 We will cooperate fully with the investigation. 112 00:07:32,769 --> 00:07:34,405 Temporary Interrogation Room. 113 00:07:40,543 --> 00:07:42,270 You saw the Empress Dowager. 114 00:07:42,278 --> 00:07:44,045 Yes. 115 00:07:44,180 --> 00:07:49,145 I was cleaning in front of the Grand Empress Dowager's chamber, 116 00:07:49,185 --> 00:07:53,855 and I saw the Empress Dowager exiting her room. 117 00:07:53,890 --> 00:07:58,895 I think it was about 5am. 118 00:07:59,295 --> 00:08:01,325 It's true. 119 00:08:01,464 --> 00:08:05,830 I went to give her my greetings early in the morning. 120 00:08:05,835 --> 00:08:10,105 (Day of Incident 5am) 121 00:08:10,573 --> 00:08:13,675 Mother, have you woken? 122 00:08:14,878 --> 00:08:16,875 Mother. 123 00:08:27,056 --> 00:08:29,250 You're saying you just left. Is that it? 124 00:08:29,259 --> 00:08:32,560 She has been sleeping in now and then lately. 125 00:08:32,562 --> 00:08:35,325 I left without suspecting anything. 126 00:08:35,331 --> 00:08:38,095 I should've opened the door. 127 00:08:38,868 --> 00:08:41,235 I regret it so much. 128 00:08:43,473 --> 00:08:46,940 I understand. You may go. 129 00:08:46,943 --> 00:08:50,540 This wouldn't have happened if Ms. Hong were here. 130 00:08:50,547 --> 00:08:54,145 Why was Ms. Hong not at her station? 131 00:08:54,617 --> 00:08:57,985 She should always be by the Grand Empress Dowager's side. 132 00:08:58,788 --> 00:09:00,350 Well... 133 00:09:00,356 --> 00:09:03,890 I heard she went with the Empress to the vacation house. 134 00:09:03,893 --> 00:09:07,360 Why did you bring Ms. Hong to the vacation house? 135 00:09:07,363 --> 00:09:09,390 I didn't take her. 136 00:09:09,399 --> 00:09:12,360 Grandmother sent her to me. 137 00:09:12,368 --> 00:09:14,970 Why did you return to the palace early in the morning? 138 00:09:14,971 --> 00:09:18,140 She was going to the Imperial Auditors, 139 00:09:18,141 --> 00:09:20,405 so I came to wish her luck. 140 00:09:20,577 --> 00:09:23,610 She was fighting against everyone else's wishes, 141 00:09:23,613 --> 00:09:25,240 so I felt bad. 142 00:09:25,248 --> 00:09:28,150 I never went to the Grand Empress Dowager's chamber. 143 00:09:28,151 --> 00:09:30,420 Is there anyone to support your alibi? 144 00:09:30,420 --> 00:09:32,180 I was with the Emperor. 145 00:09:32,188 --> 00:09:34,190 Do you mean Emperor Lee? 146 00:09:34,190 --> 00:09:37,690 We worked all night in his office preparing for the event... 147 00:09:37,694 --> 00:09:39,755 for the guest from the Russian government. 148 00:09:40,663 --> 00:09:42,465 Yes. 149 00:09:42,632 --> 00:09:45,230 We worked until late in my office, 150 00:09:45,234 --> 00:09:47,930 but I went to sleep in my room late at night. 151 00:09:47,937 --> 00:09:52,205 (Day of Incident 6:30am) 152 00:10:05,188 --> 00:10:08,985 Then are you saying you do not know where Min Yu Ra was... 153 00:10:09,292 --> 00:10:11,190 early in the morning? 154 00:10:11,194 --> 00:10:14,095 Why must I know where the Chief Assistant was... 155 00:10:14,864 --> 00:10:17,095 early in the morning? 156 00:10:17,300 --> 00:10:19,195 My apologies, Your Majesty. 157 00:10:39,956 --> 00:10:42,685 Did the questioning go well, Your Majesty? 158 00:10:43,359 --> 00:10:46,855 Even if you aren't guilty, it is tiring... 159 00:10:52,769 --> 00:10:54,565 Your Majesty! 160 00:10:54,604 --> 00:10:56,365 Don't tell me... 161 00:10:56,472 --> 00:10:58,240 - it was you. - What do you mean? 162 00:10:58,241 --> 00:11:00,140 Did you kill my grandmother? 163 00:11:00,143 --> 00:11:01,610 That is absurd. 164 00:11:01,611 --> 00:11:03,780 Then where did you go early in the morning? 165 00:11:03,780 --> 00:11:05,680 You sneaked out of the room. 166 00:11:05,682 --> 00:11:08,410 Do you suspect me? 167 00:11:08,418 --> 00:11:10,780 When I went to Grandmother's room in the morning, 168 00:11:10,787 --> 00:11:14,090 I smelled the tea I had received from the Thai royal family. 169 00:11:14,090 --> 00:11:16,790 I recognized the unique scent immediately. 170 00:11:16,793 --> 00:11:19,395 I checked and I'm missing one. 171 00:11:20,563 --> 00:11:22,760 Yes, that's correct. 172 00:11:22,765 --> 00:11:26,095 I went to the Grand Empress Dowager's chamber. 173 00:11:26,135 --> 00:11:30,365 I went to convince her not to go to the Imperial Auditors. 174 00:11:30,873 --> 00:11:34,070 Your Highness, I came across some fragrant herb tea, 175 00:11:34,077 --> 00:11:36,945 so I thought of you and brought some to you. 176 00:11:37,346 --> 00:11:40,240 It's good for your circulation if drunk in the morning. 177 00:11:40,249 --> 00:11:43,085 Would you like some? 178 00:11:47,590 --> 00:11:50,790 Your Highness, are you asleep? 179 00:11:50,793 --> 00:11:55,065 But she wouldn't even turn around, so I just left. 180 00:11:56,499 --> 00:11:59,760 Are you sure nothing happened? 181 00:11:59,769 --> 00:12:04,405 Actually, you are more suspicious in my eyes. 182 00:12:05,508 --> 00:12:07,205 What? 183 00:12:12,949 --> 00:12:14,050 This... 184 00:12:14,050 --> 00:12:17,520 This gold button was on the floor. 185 00:12:17,520 --> 00:12:19,555 It belongs to you. 186 00:12:19,589 --> 00:12:22,825 I wonder why this was there. 187 00:12:23,359 --> 00:12:27,060 Was there a struggle, perhaps? 188 00:12:27,063 --> 00:12:28,160 (Day of Incident 4:30am) 189 00:12:28,164 --> 00:12:29,760 So give it up. 190 00:12:29,766 --> 00:12:32,700 Must you turn your grandson into a murderer? 191 00:12:32,702 --> 00:12:34,130 - You brat. - Stop... 192 00:12:34,137 --> 00:12:36,105 the auditors! 193 00:12:48,718 --> 00:12:50,380 That is ridiculous. 194 00:12:50,386 --> 00:12:53,115 Why would I get into a physical brawl with her? 195 00:12:53,723 --> 00:12:56,085 There's no need to get angry. 196 00:12:56,492 --> 00:12:59,395 As long as we're sure it was neither you nor I, 197 00:12:59,562 --> 00:13:02,825 there is only one possible killer. 198 00:13:32,762 --> 00:13:34,490 Your Highness. 199 00:13:34,497 --> 00:13:38,935 Is there anything you need me to take care of? 200 00:13:41,037 --> 00:13:42,705 Why? 201 00:13:44,307 --> 00:13:47,375 Do you think I killed the Grand Empress Dowager? 202 00:13:48,544 --> 00:13:50,745 Don't be absurd. 203 00:13:51,247 --> 00:13:53,710 I'm sure it was Yu Ra. 204 00:13:53,716 --> 00:13:54,950 Ms. Min? 205 00:13:54,951 --> 00:13:57,450 The Emperor was hers to claim now, 206 00:13:57,453 --> 00:13:59,620 but if Mother had gone to the Imperial Auditors... 207 00:13:59,622 --> 00:14:01,320 and exposed their affair, 208 00:14:01,324 --> 00:14:03,955 she would've been kicked out. 209 00:14:04,093 --> 00:14:06,960 The thought of living in hiding as the Emperor's mistress... 210 00:14:06,963 --> 00:14:08,660 probably scared her. 211 00:14:08,664 --> 00:14:12,530 The Emperor will finally get to see what a frightening girl she is... 212 00:14:12,535 --> 00:14:15,005 through this incident. 213 00:14:16,172 --> 00:14:18,800 Did you wash the outfit I dropped off this morning? 214 00:14:18,808 --> 00:14:20,540 Bring it to me. 215 00:14:20,543 --> 00:14:21,970 We didn't wash it yet. 216 00:14:21,978 --> 00:14:25,710 Why are you so slow? I said to move quickly! 217 00:14:25,715 --> 00:14:28,085 Is this what you're looking for? 218 00:14:29,518 --> 00:14:31,285 Detective. 219 00:14:32,255 --> 00:14:34,190 It is badly stained. 220 00:14:34,190 --> 00:14:37,085 Is there a reason why you need it washed in such a rush? 221 00:14:39,762 --> 00:14:42,395 You need to come with us. 222 00:14:46,969 --> 00:14:51,540 A stain corresponding to this tea was found on your garment. 223 00:14:51,540 --> 00:14:55,075 Your fingerprint was found on the teacup as well. 224 00:14:55,344 --> 00:14:59,345 Did you go into the Grand Empress Dowager's chamber this morning? 225 00:15:00,049 --> 00:15:03,680 I went to bring her an herbal tea, 226 00:15:03,686 --> 00:15:07,350 but she was sound asleep, so I left it on the table and left. 227 00:15:07,356 --> 00:15:10,320 I spilled a little by mistake. That is all. 228 00:15:10,326 --> 00:15:13,825 Then why did you lie? You said you never went. 229 00:15:14,030 --> 00:15:16,860 I was shocked to hear that she passed away, 230 00:15:16,866 --> 00:15:20,765 so I was afraid. I'm sorry. 231 00:15:22,772 --> 00:15:24,270 Then what's this? 232 00:15:24,273 --> 00:15:28,340 A powerful sedative was found in the teapot, 233 00:15:28,344 --> 00:15:30,105 Ms. Min. 234 00:15:33,616 --> 00:15:35,645 Answer me. 235 00:15:36,085 --> 00:15:39,880 I... I didn't kill her. I swear. 236 00:15:39,889 --> 00:15:43,890 She always suffered from insomnia, so I did add some sedatives, 237 00:15:43,893 --> 00:15:47,725 but that was something she had asked me to do. 238 00:16:14,590 --> 00:16:17,790 For 35 long years, 239 00:16:17,793 --> 00:16:21,625 I have been patient and waited, Mother. 240 00:16:21,664 --> 00:16:25,695 Is it finally my time now? 241 00:16:53,029 --> 00:16:56,660 I'll be very famous soon. I don't give out autographs to anyone. 242 00:16:56,665 --> 00:16:58,995 You're the only exception, Grandma... 243 00:17:07,343 --> 00:17:09,645 (Hwaaerak) 244 00:17:16,619 --> 00:17:19,285 I already miss you so much. 245 00:17:19,922 --> 00:17:22,455 I'm about to lose my mind over missing you. 246 00:17:23,359 --> 00:17:26,025 I won't really be able to see you now? 247 00:17:27,263 --> 00:17:31,695 I will find who is responsible for your death. 248 00:17:33,169 --> 00:17:35,205 Please wait. 249 00:17:53,089 --> 00:17:55,685 I have no idea... 250 00:17:55,925 --> 00:17:57,855 which monster did this. 251 00:17:58,094 --> 00:18:01,925 I'm bothered that the Empress was the one who found her. 252 00:18:02,098 --> 00:18:04,530 She's already been hurt and having a hard time because of me. 253 00:18:04,533 --> 00:18:06,365 If it weren't for you, 254 00:18:07,169 --> 00:18:09,965 she would have drowned in the river that day. 255 00:18:10,439 --> 00:18:13,270 Be glad that Lee Hyuk ordered you to do the job. 256 00:18:13,275 --> 00:18:15,410 It won't put the Empress in danger, right? 257 00:18:15,411 --> 00:18:17,505 I'm worried about that too. 258 00:18:18,447 --> 00:18:21,645 I shouldn't have told her about Empress So Hyun. 259 00:18:21,917 --> 00:18:25,055 I wondered if it had anything to do with her death. 260 00:18:25,855 --> 00:18:28,485 We must protect the Empress no matter what. 261 00:18:28,557 --> 00:18:31,625 If Lee Hyuk tries to harm the Empress again, 262 00:18:32,161 --> 00:18:34,330 I will finish him then. 263 00:18:34,330 --> 00:18:36,025 Is finishing him off... 264 00:18:36,198 --> 00:18:39,265 all you want for your revenge? 265 00:18:40,903 --> 00:18:42,865 Real revenge is... 266 00:18:44,673 --> 00:18:46,735 making him collapse. 267 00:18:49,512 --> 00:18:52,775 I will win everyone in the palace over to my side. 268 00:18:53,249 --> 00:18:55,385 I will even use my enemies. 269 00:18:55,518 --> 00:18:58,045 I will destroy the Imperial Family. 270 00:19:00,089 --> 00:19:04,225 She treasured every one of you like her own child. 271 00:19:04,293 --> 00:19:07,225 The Grand Empress Dowager has passed away. 272 00:19:07,696 --> 00:19:11,425 Right now, I cannot even fathom the depth of the sorrow yet. 273 00:19:12,101 --> 00:19:15,930 To uncover the truth of this incident, I need your help. 274 00:19:15,938 --> 00:19:18,270 Please write down the whereabouts of the Imperial Family... 275 00:19:18,274 --> 00:19:20,905 for yesterday and today and submit it to me. 276 00:19:21,043 --> 00:19:25,115 As it is anonymous, it will not harm you. 277 00:19:25,181 --> 00:19:28,075 Please write everything, leaving nothing behind. 278 00:19:28,951 --> 00:19:30,685 I ask for your help. 279 00:19:42,932 --> 00:19:45,530 Ms. Hong, where have you been? 280 00:19:45,534 --> 00:19:47,630 Listen to me carefully. 281 00:19:47,636 --> 00:19:50,430 To hand over this envelope, I will head to... 282 00:19:50,439 --> 00:19:51,940 the official residence of the Prime Minister. 283 00:19:51,941 --> 00:19:53,735 What is it? 284 00:19:55,010 --> 00:19:57,005 (Grand Empress Dowager) 285 00:20:05,020 --> 00:20:08,850 Ms. Hong, if something grave happens to me, 286 00:20:08,857 --> 00:20:12,060 hand this envelope to the Prime Minister. 287 00:20:12,061 --> 00:20:14,960 Unpardonable atrocities of the Imperial Family... 288 00:20:14,964 --> 00:20:18,360 are included in this envelope. 289 00:20:18,367 --> 00:20:19,430 Whatever happens, 290 00:20:19,435 --> 00:20:24,065 this envelope must be handed over to the Imperial Auditors. 291 00:20:26,208 --> 00:20:29,945 I did not think that I would be doing this. 292 00:20:30,546 --> 00:20:34,250 Those were her last words to me. 293 00:20:34,250 --> 00:20:38,985 Grandmother risked her life for this? 294 00:20:40,556 --> 00:20:42,425 She did it for me. 295 00:20:43,459 --> 00:20:46,120 To make things right for me. 296 00:20:46,128 --> 00:20:48,990 If the culprit was after the Grand Empress Dowager. 297 00:20:48,998 --> 00:20:51,995 I must say that you might be in danger as well. 298 00:20:52,067 --> 00:20:55,130 Even until her last moment, 299 00:20:55,137 --> 00:20:58,065 she was full of worries for you. 300 00:21:00,342 --> 00:21:04,475 Ms. Hong, please be safe. 301 00:21:05,581 --> 00:21:07,245 Okay. 302 00:21:07,750 --> 00:21:09,950 Calm down. You'll collapse at this rate. 303 00:21:09,952 --> 00:21:13,885 How? The Grand Empress Dowager passed away. 304 00:21:17,092 --> 00:21:20,060 Sunny, how... How could this happen? 305 00:21:20,062 --> 00:21:22,330 I don't understand how she could be dead. 306 00:21:22,331 --> 00:21:24,160 I can't believe this. 307 00:21:24,166 --> 00:21:27,395 She was such a nice lady. Who would do something like that? 308 00:21:28,771 --> 00:21:30,530 Don't stay here. Let's go home. 309 00:21:30,539 --> 00:21:32,540 Pack up now. We're here to take you home. 310 00:21:32,541 --> 00:21:34,440 Yes, we must take you home. 311 00:21:34,443 --> 00:21:37,310 I can't let you stay here alone. I'm so worried about you. 312 00:21:37,313 --> 00:21:40,380 Ever since your wedding, only bad things keep happening. 313 00:21:40,382 --> 00:21:43,480 I can't. I can't go anywhere. 314 00:21:43,485 --> 00:21:44,920 Why not? 315 00:21:44,920 --> 00:21:47,150 Why would you stay here? For whose sake? 316 00:21:47,156 --> 00:21:50,525 Emergency orders were given. I can't go out. 317 00:21:51,694 --> 00:21:54,330 We must find out who murdered Grandmother as well. 318 00:21:54,330 --> 00:21:57,330 Are you a detective? How can you find the murderer? 319 00:21:57,333 --> 00:22:00,300 Actually, I have a favor to ask you? 320 00:22:00,302 --> 00:22:02,030 A favor? What is it? 321 00:22:02,037 --> 00:22:04,800 Just tell me. Tell me whatever it is. 322 00:22:04,807 --> 00:22:07,100 Go to the official residence of the Prime Minister now. 323 00:22:07,109 --> 00:22:09,210 And keep Ms. Hong safe. 324 00:22:09,211 --> 00:22:10,905 Ms. Hong? 325 00:22:17,753 --> 00:22:20,550 We will have a simple three-day funeral. 326 00:22:20,556 --> 00:22:23,390 - Prepare the funeral as so. - Only three days? 327 00:22:23,392 --> 00:22:25,520 She was the most respected figure of the Imperial Family. 328 00:22:25,527 --> 00:22:26,990 Isn't that too short? 329 00:22:26,995 --> 00:22:28,630 It's a murder. 330 00:22:28,630 --> 00:22:31,025 Catching the culprit takes priority. 331 00:22:31,100 --> 00:22:33,460 We won't accept mourners. 332 00:22:33,469 --> 00:22:36,665 We will send her off quietly and solemnly. 333 00:22:38,440 --> 00:22:40,575 Show your respect. 334 00:22:56,658 --> 00:22:58,355 Yoon. 335 00:23:01,697 --> 00:23:04,565 - How did you... - Crown Prince. 336 00:23:05,701 --> 00:23:08,900 You're here. I'm glad you're here. 337 00:23:08,904 --> 00:23:10,770 It was the right thing to do. 338 00:23:10,773 --> 00:23:12,240 Where did you get back? 339 00:23:12,241 --> 00:23:15,475 If you came back, you should've visited Grandmother first. 340 00:23:15,844 --> 00:23:18,105 Do you have the right to do this? 341 00:23:18,514 --> 00:23:20,215 What? 342 00:23:21,250 --> 00:23:23,345 No one in here... 343 00:23:24,686 --> 00:23:27,120 has a clean conscience to pour a glass for her. 344 00:23:27,122 --> 00:23:30,220 You were never here. How dare you tell us we don't have the right? 345 00:23:30,225 --> 00:23:31,560 That's enough. 346 00:23:31,560 --> 00:23:34,060 Be nice to your brother who has returned after such a long time. 347 00:23:34,062 --> 00:23:35,560 What took you so long? 348 00:23:35,564 --> 00:23:38,330 Don't you know Grandmother adored you? 349 00:23:38,333 --> 00:23:40,560 She kept saying that she missed you. 350 00:23:40,569 --> 00:23:42,465 You cold-hearted jerk! 351 00:23:42,838 --> 00:23:44,535 Then... 352 00:23:44,907 --> 00:23:47,535 you should've taken good care of her then. 353 00:23:47,910 --> 00:23:50,770 Why did you let her get killed? Why? 354 00:23:50,779 --> 00:23:53,845 What did you do to Grandmother? 355 00:23:54,716 --> 00:23:57,920 It was me who took care of her for all these years. 356 00:23:57,920 --> 00:24:00,380 You left without leaving a word. How dare you yell at us? 357 00:24:00,389 --> 00:24:03,055 If you did your job right, why would she die? 358 00:24:03,892 --> 00:24:05,520 Why? 359 00:24:05,527 --> 00:24:07,755 Will you argue again that you didn't do anything? 360 00:24:08,163 --> 00:24:10,095 Empress So Hyun, seven years ago. 361 00:24:11,467 --> 00:24:13,935 - Just like that time? - You jerk. 362 00:24:16,004 --> 00:24:17,700 What are you doing? 363 00:24:17,706 --> 00:24:19,375 Stop it. 364 00:24:19,441 --> 00:24:21,405 Are you all right? 365 00:24:21,410 --> 00:24:23,475 I shouldn't have left like that. 366 00:24:24,613 --> 00:24:27,075 I won't leave the palace that irresponsibly. 367 00:24:27,616 --> 00:24:29,010 I'm warning you. 368 00:24:29,017 --> 00:24:31,615 Reveal the truth behind her death. 369 00:24:31,854 --> 00:24:35,325 If you don't, what you fear will happen. 370 00:24:37,993 --> 00:24:40,060 How dare you threaten me? 371 00:24:40,062 --> 00:24:42,625 - Stop right there! - Stop, Your Majesty. 372 00:24:46,735 --> 00:24:48,365 Lee Yoon. 373 00:24:48,837 --> 00:24:50,465 Yoon! 374 00:24:53,408 --> 00:24:56,075 - Chief Guard. - Grand Empress Dowager. 375 00:24:56,478 --> 00:24:58,915 Wait. My goodness! 376 00:24:59,214 --> 00:25:01,775 Are you all right, Your Majesty? 377 00:25:02,351 --> 00:25:08,250 I cannot imagine how absurd and painful this must be for you. 378 00:25:08,257 --> 00:25:12,390 Even I am so heartbroken. 379 00:25:12,394 --> 00:25:13,990 Mr. Han. 380 00:25:13,996 --> 00:25:17,365 I remember telling you we won't accept mourners. 381 00:25:24,439 --> 00:25:26,540 Whom am I talking to? 382 00:25:26,542 --> 00:25:28,770 He's ignoring you right in the open now. 383 00:25:28,777 --> 00:25:30,510 How irritating! 384 00:25:30,512 --> 00:25:32,145 Hel Ro. 385 00:25:32,514 --> 00:25:35,645 Please handle what I asked you earlier. 386 00:25:39,121 --> 00:25:40,815 This is so upsetting. 387 00:25:43,292 --> 00:25:45,355 You haven't changed, 388 00:25:46,161 --> 00:25:48,260 Your Highness. 389 00:25:48,263 --> 00:25:51,560 Aren't you the late Empress' father? 390 00:25:51,567 --> 00:25:53,660 Surprised to see a father, still alive after sending off... 391 00:25:53,669 --> 00:25:55,505 his daughter so early? 392 00:25:55,704 --> 00:25:57,230 What brings you here? 393 00:25:57,239 --> 00:25:59,735 I have a question. 394 00:25:59,875 --> 00:26:02,575 On the day of my daughter's funeral, 395 00:26:02,945 --> 00:26:05,715 why did you apologize to me? 396 00:26:06,615 --> 00:26:09,545 You said the Imperial Family had committed a mortal sin. 397 00:26:11,820 --> 00:26:14,120 You had something to tell me, right? 398 00:26:14,122 --> 00:26:16,625 You know something, don't you? 399 00:26:16,959 --> 00:26:18,360 I searched everywhere... 400 00:26:18,360 --> 00:26:22,325 to find the answer for the past seven years. 401 00:26:23,765 --> 00:26:26,035 Too many are watching here. 402 00:26:26,168 --> 00:26:29,135 I will meet you somewhere else on a better day. 403 00:26:37,779 --> 00:26:39,615 Chief Byun? 404 00:26:53,261 --> 00:26:56,390 Yoon. How dare you accuse me... 405 00:26:56,398 --> 00:26:58,565 in front of Mother, at that? 406 00:26:59,568 --> 00:27:03,200 You're still as arrogant. You arrogant jerk! 407 00:27:03,205 --> 00:27:07,805 I swear I will kill you. 408 00:27:16,852 --> 00:27:19,520 His Majesty said not to let anyone in. 409 00:27:19,521 --> 00:27:20,650 Move. 410 00:27:20,656 --> 00:27:22,925 You cannot go in. 411 00:27:27,362 --> 00:27:29,765 How dare you act like the wife? 412 00:27:30,132 --> 00:27:33,130 He's my husband until I dump him. 413 00:27:33,135 --> 00:27:34,830 You're just an adulteress. 414 00:27:34,836 --> 00:27:37,300 The Empress by name only shouldn't speak. 415 00:27:37,305 --> 00:27:39,400 An Empress by name only... 416 00:27:39,408 --> 00:27:42,010 still has much more authority than an assistant like you. 417 00:27:42,010 --> 00:27:43,510 That's the law. 418 00:27:43,512 --> 00:27:44,510 Plus, 419 00:27:44,513 --> 00:27:48,215 it's not like you gave birth to the Emperor's child like the nanny. 420 00:27:49,184 --> 00:27:50,510 What do you mean? 421 00:27:50,519 --> 00:27:54,020 How could the Chief Assistant be so uninformed? 422 00:27:54,022 --> 00:27:56,120 Do you... 423 00:27:56,124 --> 00:28:00,095 really not know that Ari is the Emperor's child? 424 00:28:03,932 --> 00:28:06,365 Princess Ari. 425 00:28:07,002 --> 00:28:09,635 She's the Emperor's daughter? 426 00:28:09,971 --> 00:28:12,140 Who said such nonsense? 427 00:28:12,140 --> 00:28:14,070 I thought you and the Emperor... 428 00:28:14,076 --> 00:28:16,740 had no secrets, since you're together night and day, 429 00:28:16,745 --> 00:28:18,505 but I guess not. 430 00:28:20,048 --> 00:28:24,145 I guess His Majesty doesn't trust you all that much. 431 00:28:37,032 --> 00:28:38,930 What is this all about? 432 00:28:38,934 --> 00:28:41,130 Princess Ari is your child? 433 00:28:41,136 --> 00:28:43,205 Who said that? 434 00:28:43,472 --> 00:28:44,940 Stay out of it. 435 00:28:44,940 --> 00:28:46,970 How can I stay out of it? 436 00:28:46,975 --> 00:28:48,370 She's your daughter! 437 00:28:48,376 --> 00:28:50,840 I never once considered her to by my daughter. 438 00:28:50,846 --> 00:28:53,615 Does denying it stop it from being so? 439 00:28:53,849 --> 00:28:56,750 She is your only child. 440 00:28:56,752 --> 00:28:59,980 Is that why you've kept Kang Hee by your side all this time? 441 00:28:59,988 --> 00:29:02,990 Did you keep the woman who had your child in the palace... 442 00:29:02,991 --> 00:29:05,895 by making her the nanny? Did you? 443 00:29:05,961 --> 00:29:07,560 It's all in the past. 444 00:29:07,562 --> 00:29:11,290 She and Ari have nothing to do with me. 445 00:29:11,299 --> 00:29:13,660 Then kick her out right now. 446 00:29:13,668 --> 00:29:17,035 It's offensive and it is dirty. 447 00:29:23,879 --> 00:29:25,880 Do not order me around. 448 00:29:25,881 --> 00:29:27,940 No one may judge me for my mistakes. 449 00:29:27,949 --> 00:29:30,750 Still, you should've told me. 450 00:29:30,752 --> 00:29:32,680 This isn't the time to argue about that. 451 00:29:32,687 --> 00:29:34,580 Why does that matter? 452 00:29:34,589 --> 00:29:36,890 How are you so cruel? 453 00:29:36,892 --> 00:29:39,190 You are so mean. 454 00:30:31,580 --> 00:30:33,875 What did you just say? 455 00:30:33,949 --> 00:30:36,910 I asked you to speak politely to me from now on. 456 00:30:36,918 --> 00:30:40,615 What? How dare you little... 457 00:30:40,689 --> 00:30:43,985 You are being rude, Princess So Jin. 458 00:30:44,359 --> 00:30:46,820 What? "Princess"? 459 00:30:46,828 --> 00:30:48,890 Once I become the princess, 460 00:30:48,897 --> 00:30:52,995 you will be after me in line for the throne. 461 00:30:53,034 --> 00:30:55,270 That is the hierarchy of the Imperial Family. 462 00:30:55,270 --> 00:30:58,030 Why you little brat. Where do you get off... 463 00:30:58,039 --> 00:30:59,170 Don't you know who I am? 464 00:30:59,174 --> 00:31:03,370 You're the one the dumped me, saying I was not your child. 465 00:31:03,378 --> 00:31:06,140 You won't let me call you "Mother," 466 00:31:06,147 --> 00:31:10,680 so shouldn't I return to being the Emperor's daughter? 467 00:31:10,685 --> 00:31:15,390 You are far below me in status within the Imperial Family. 468 00:31:15,390 --> 00:31:16,650 You do know that, don't you? 469 00:31:16,658 --> 00:31:18,585 Song Ari! 470 00:31:19,427 --> 00:31:21,730 I really didn't want to say this, 471 00:31:21,730 --> 00:31:24,390 but do you even know who your mom is? 472 00:31:24,399 --> 00:31:26,360 Of course, I do. 473 00:31:26,368 --> 00:31:31,235 If the Emperor is my father, my mother is the Empress. 474 00:31:34,276 --> 00:31:35,870 My poor dear. 475 00:31:35,877 --> 00:31:38,340 I guess the nanny hasn't told you yet. 476 00:31:38,346 --> 00:31:40,040 Listen carefully. 477 00:31:40,048 --> 00:31:41,440 Your real mom is... 478 00:31:41,449 --> 00:31:43,480 I do not want to hear it! 479 00:31:43,485 --> 00:31:48,015 My mother is the Empress, and no one else! 480 00:31:48,256 --> 00:31:51,050 I'm not done talking. Get over here! 481 00:31:51,059 --> 00:31:52,790 Have some manners! 482 00:31:52,794 --> 00:31:55,860 I am the sole heir of the Emperor... 483 00:31:55,864 --> 00:31:57,660 of the Korean Empire! 484 00:31:57,666 --> 00:32:02,230 If you speak rudely to me, the princess, 485 00:32:02,237 --> 00:32:06,135 I will not forgive you! 486 00:32:06,675 --> 00:32:09,140 So what, if you don't forgive me? 487 00:32:09,144 --> 00:32:11,570 Your nanny, who was on your side, is gone now. 488 00:32:11,579 --> 00:32:13,940 The Emperor doesn't consider you his child. 489 00:32:13,949 --> 00:32:16,280 You got to live in the palace... 490 00:32:16,284 --> 00:32:19,480 all this time thanks to me, but it's over now. 491 00:32:19,487 --> 00:32:23,050 Get out. You're not worthy enough to study. 492 00:32:23,058 --> 00:32:24,750 Get out right this instant! 493 00:32:24,759 --> 00:32:27,755 Go with your mom! 494 00:32:29,497 --> 00:32:31,060 Does that hurt? 495 00:32:31,066 --> 00:32:33,895 Why didn't you duck? 496 00:32:37,639 --> 00:32:39,400 You are an outsider. 497 00:32:39,407 --> 00:32:41,600 What atrocity is this? 498 00:32:41,609 --> 00:32:42,640 "An outsider"? 499 00:32:42,644 --> 00:32:45,180 A married princess must live outside of the palace. 500 00:32:45,180 --> 00:32:47,540 That is the law of the Imperial Family. 501 00:32:47,549 --> 00:32:51,845 Let's wait and see who is kicked out of the palace. 502 00:32:54,689 --> 00:32:58,085 You wicked brat! 503 00:33:07,168 --> 00:33:11,130 I guess the Prime Minister is running late. 504 00:33:11,139 --> 00:33:13,600 I called him, so he'll be here soon. 505 00:33:13,608 --> 00:33:16,470 If you're in a rush, shall I give it to him? 506 00:33:16,478 --> 00:33:18,405 No. 507 00:33:19,347 --> 00:33:21,850 I must give it to him directly. 508 00:33:21,850 --> 00:33:23,715 Okay. 509 00:33:40,435 --> 00:33:44,630 You must be traumatized by the sudden tragedy. 510 00:33:44,639 --> 00:33:47,300 I will conduct the meeting of the auditing team... 511 00:33:47,308 --> 00:33:48,910 of the Imperial Family as scheduled. 512 00:33:48,910 --> 00:33:50,570 What do you mean, Mr. Prime Minister? 513 00:33:50,578 --> 00:33:53,640 Naturally, you must cancel. We are in mourning. 514 00:33:53,648 --> 00:33:56,410 How can you have a meeting without knowing what the accusation is? 515 00:33:56,418 --> 00:33:58,245 The accusation... 516 00:33:58,520 --> 00:34:01,715 should be in the file Ms. Hong brought over. 517 00:34:02,857 --> 00:34:06,525 She is in my office right now. 518 00:34:08,229 --> 00:34:11,900 Mr. Prime Minister, cancel the meeting right now. 519 00:34:11,900 --> 00:34:14,160 Do as I say. 520 00:34:14,169 --> 00:34:17,130 The Grand Empress Dowager was adamant. 521 00:34:17,138 --> 00:34:19,800 We should grant her her final wish. 522 00:34:19,808 --> 00:34:21,600 Whose side should you take to benefit you, 523 00:34:21,609 --> 00:34:23,570 someone living or someone dead? 524 00:34:23,578 --> 00:34:25,975 Are you that clueless? 525 00:34:26,047 --> 00:34:28,510 I can promote you for fire you. 526 00:34:28,516 --> 00:34:30,010 It's all within my control. 527 00:34:30,018 --> 00:34:32,715 I am the head of the Imperial Auditors. 528 00:34:32,954 --> 00:34:35,090 Whether or not to hold the meeting... 529 00:34:35,090 --> 00:34:37,220 is up to me to decide. 530 00:34:37,225 --> 00:34:40,320 You should solve the murder case first. 531 00:34:40,328 --> 00:34:43,595 Leave the audit to me. 532 00:34:48,870 --> 00:34:52,400 That insolent brat. Ms. Choi. 533 00:34:52,407 --> 00:34:54,800 Send someone to his office and drag Ms. Hong out of there. 534 00:34:54,809 --> 00:34:57,570 No. Take the document from her. Hurry! 535 00:34:57,579 --> 00:34:59,345 Yes, Your Highness. 536 00:35:06,087 --> 00:35:08,380 Must you stab me in the back... 537 00:35:08,389 --> 00:35:13,155 even after your death, Mother? 538 00:35:13,628 --> 00:35:16,195 (Ms. Choi) 539 00:35:19,567 --> 00:35:20,560 (Ms. Choi) 540 00:35:20,568 --> 00:35:22,365 (Power off) 541 00:35:31,079 --> 00:35:32,845 We're the police. 542 00:35:33,448 --> 00:35:36,445 Are you Ms. Hong So Mae, Chief Assistant Director? 543 00:35:36,718 --> 00:35:38,345 Yes. 544 00:35:40,188 --> 00:35:41,380 I am. 545 00:35:41,389 --> 00:35:45,790 Please cooperate with us to investigate the murder. 546 00:35:45,793 --> 00:35:47,525 Come with us. 547 00:35:49,130 --> 00:35:50,660 Wait! 548 00:35:50,665 --> 00:35:53,360 I must meet with the Prime Minister. 549 00:35:53,368 --> 00:35:57,135 It will only take a minute. He's on his way here. 550 00:35:57,338 --> 00:36:01,300 Hold on! Just give me a minute! It won't take long. 551 00:36:01,309 --> 00:36:02,370 Ms. Hong! 552 00:36:02,377 --> 00:36:04,040 Hey, you jerks! Let go of her! 553 00:36:04,045 --> 00:36:05,480 - Please. - Ms. Hong. 554 00:36:05,480 --> 00:36:07,340 Let go. Let go of her. Who are you? 555 00:36:07,348 --> 00:36:09,480 - Who are you? - Are you really the police? 556 00:36:09,484 --> 00:36:10,810 That's not a police vehicle. 557 00:36:10,818 --> 00:36:12,580 Hand that over to me! Hurry! 558 00:36:12,587 --> 00:36:13,880 - Ms. Hong! - Go inside. 559 00:36:13,888 --> 00:36:15,585 Wait! 560 00:36:15,823 --> 00:36:17,320 - No! - Let go of me. 561 00:36:17,325 --> 00:36:19,085 Let go! 562 00:36:20,195 --> 00:36:22,255 - Hurry, hurry! - Stop that. 563 00:36:22,430 --> 00:36:23,890 - Open up! - Ms. Hong. 564 00:36:23,898 --> 00:36:26,230 - Ms. Hong! Ms. Hong! - Wait. 565 00:36:26,234 --> 00:36:28,395 Stop right there, you jerks! 566 00:36:28,469 --> 00:36:30,165 No... 567 00:36:35,109 --> 00:36:37,075 Where are we going? 568 00:36:37,178 --> 00:36:39,775 I thought I would be questioned in the palace. 569 00:36:40,648 --> 00:36:43,415 Excuse me. Answer me. 570 00:36:56,064 --> 00:36:57,725 Good work. 571 00:37:08,876 --> 00:37:11,505 (DNA Paternity Test Results) 572 00:37:18,486 --> 00:37:22,385 Who knew you would be helping me before you left, Your Highness? 573 00:37:28,096 --> 00:37:29,765 Dong Shik. 574 00:37:29,998 --> 00:37:31,795 Grandpa! 575 00:37:34,335 --> 00:37:36,030 What took you so long? 576 00:37:36,037 --> 00:37:38,900 I was about to pass out because I am starving. 577 00:37:38,906 --> 00:37:41,170 I bought some steamed buns, your favorite! 578 00:37:41,175 --> 00:37:44,205 - Steamed buns? - It's cold. Let's go inside. 579 00:37:44,879 --> 00:37:46,615 My goodness. 580 00:38:03,564 --> 00:38:06,760 Prime Minister, I was about to call you. 581 00:38:06,768 --> 00:38:09,200 Must you go this far, Your Highness? 582 00:38:09,203 --> 00:38:12,440 Do you think you could hide the mistakes of the Imperial Family? 583 00:38:12,440 --> 00:38:14,405 What are you accusing me of? 584 00:38:16,277 --> 00:38:18,780 By the sound of your voice, I can tell you're angry. 585 00:38:18,780 --> 00:38:21,340 I suppose things didn't go as you planned. 586 00:38:21,349 --> 00:38:23,615 No matter how hard you try to stop it, 587 00:38:23,818 --> 00:38:27,085 I will convene the meeting with the Imperial Auditors. 588 00:38:33,094 --> 00:38:34,925 Did everything go as planned? 589 00:38:35,129 --> 00:38:37,495 You made sure no one saw you, right? 590 00:38:37,565 --> 00:38:39,160 Of course. 591 00:38:39,167 --> 00:38:41,760 I've been cooped up in the hotel. 592 00:38:41,769 --> 00:38:44,135 I was coming down with cabin fever. 593 00:38:45,707 --> 00:38:49,440 By the way, did something bad happen? 594 00:38:49,444 --> 00:38:53,210 The Empress Dowager must've snatched the document Ms. Hong brought. 595 00:38:53,214 --> 00:38:56,380 The Grand Empress Dowager planned this because she knew it'd happen. 596 00:38:56,384 --> 00:38:58,515 Everything has gone wrong. 597 00:38:59,354 --> 00:39:01,285 I can't let that be. 598 00:39:01,489 --> 00:39:03,720 Even if we come up with a new agenda, 599 00:39:03,725 --> 00:39:05,955 the meeting must go on. 600 00:39:06,427 --> 00:39:08,155 With what? 601 00:39:09,297 --> 00:39:12,100 Use this meeting to pass a legislation... 602 00:39:12,100 --> 00:39:14,795 that princesses can ascend to the throne. 603 00:39:15,169 --> 00:39:17,365 If a princess can reign over an empire, 604 00:39:17,839 --> 00:39:21,735 Ari will be the first in line to the throne. 605 00:39:22,577 --> 00:39:24,570 Members from the Empress Dowager's side will reject it. 606 00:39:24,579 --> 00:39:28,140 If you say that it was the Grand Empress Dowager's idea, 607 00:39:28,149 --> 00:39:30,515 everyone will agree upon it. 608 00:39:30,618 --> 00:39:32,245 Okay. 609 00:39:33,287 --> 00:39:36,385 If I can only weaken the Empress Dowager's influence... 610 00:39:41,629 --> 00:39:43,825 Thank you, Prime Minister. 611 00:39:44,699 --> 00:39:47,895 When the Imperial Family is under my authority, 612 00:39:48,436 --> 00:39:51,065 half of it will be yours. 613 00:39:54,409 --> 00:39:56,145 Hey, kid. 614 00:39:57,979 --> 00:40:00,640 - Who are you? - What's your name? 615 00:40:00,648 --> 00:40:03,245 What's your relationship with Mr. Byun Baek Ho? 616 00:40:03,317 --> 00:40:06,180 - How long have you been here? - I don't know. 617 00:40:06,187 --> 00:40:08,785 I don't know anything. Please go. 618 00:40:09,390 --> 00:40:10,950 You should know. 619 00:40:10,958 --> 00:40:14,425 When an adult asks you, you must think hard and answer him. 620 00:40:14,595 --> 00:40:16,490 Do you want to come with me? 621 00:40:16,497 --> 00:40:18,525 No, I don't want to... 622 00:40:19,467 --> 00:40:21,995 - Let go of me! - Stop moving. 623 00:40:27,575 --> 00:40:31,105 - Dong Shik, go get your things now. - Okay. 624 00:40:41,956 --> 00:40:44,650 Yes. Chief Joo must have followed me. 625 00:40:44,659 --> 00:40:46,525 We're on our way to Seoul now. 626 00:40:46,627 --> 00:40:48,420 What about Dong Shik? Is he safe? 627 00:40:48,429 --> 00:40:51,090 He's okay. His training paid off. 628 00:40:51,098 --> 00:40:52,760 He's very quick. 629 00:40:52,767 --> 00:40:55,095 Be safe, sir. Okay? 630 00:42:32,700 --> 00:42:34,995 Where is Ms. Hong? 631 00:42:37,838 --> 00:42:40,000 Did you hide her somewhere? 632 00:42:40,007 --> 00:42:42,000 I should ask you. 633 00:42:42,009 --> 00:42:44,740 If you're planning to cause trouble with Ms. Hong, 634 00:42:44,745 --> 00:42:48,045 you should stop. You will hurt many people. 635 00:42:48,516 --> 00:42:51,110 If you hadn't encouraged her to investigate Empress So Hyun's death, 636 00:42:51,118 --> 00:42:53,555 Mother wouldn't have passed away. 637 00:42:54,455 --> 00:42:57,885 It sounds like that's why you murdered Grandmother. 638 00:43:00,328 --> 00:43:02,330 How dare you make such an absurd accusation? 639 00:43:02,330 --> 00:43:04,760 I will honor her wish. 640 00:43:04,765 --> 00:43:06,360 I'll start with Empress So Hyun's death. 641 00:43:06,367 --> 00:43:08,360 The Emperor's attempt to murder me. 642 00:43:08,369 --> 00:43:10,030 His affair with Min Yu Ra. 643 00:43:10,037 --> 00:43:12,935 And Grandmother's death. 644 00:43:12,974 --> 00:43:14,900 I will report everything to the Imperial Auditors... 645 00:43:14,909 --> 00:43:16,210 and reveal the truth. 646 00:43:16,210 --> 00:43:18,405 Stop acting up, Sunny. 647 00:43:18,546 --> 00:43:20,710 There's nothing you can do here. 648 00:43:20,715 --> 00:43:24,510 I made someone insignificant and poor like you the Empress. 649 00:43:24,518 --> 00:43:28,050 Like an obedient dog, you must lead a quiet life. 650 00:43:28,055 --> 00:43:30,350 How dare you disobey me? You must know your place. 651 00:43:30,358 --> 00:43:32,320 Don't you know who brought you here? 652 00:43:32,326 --> 00:43:34,290 I ended up here because I wanted... 653 00:43:34,295 --> 00:43:37,295 and because the Emperor deceived me. 654 00:43:38,399 --> 00:43:40,965 Which is why I will walk out of here on my own will. 655 00:43:43,237 --> 00:43:44,530 Don't fool yourself. 656 00:43:44,538 --> 00:43:46,370 You didn't choose to be here. 657 00:43:46,374 --> 00:43:48,800 It was me who brought you here. 658 00:43:48,809 --> 00:43:52,270 Do you think you can come and leave the palace as you please? 659 00:43:52,279 --> 00:43:55,210 What is it that you want to hide to go such lengths? 660 00:43:55,216 --> 00:43:58,545 Why shouldn't I know the cause of the last Empress' death? 661 00:43:58,819 --> 00:44:00,350 Just be honest. 662 00:44:00,354 --> 00:44:03,355 And beg me to cover it up instead! 663 00:44:04,458 --> 00:44:07,955 How dare you talk back to me? 664 00:44:09,997 --> 00:44:12,295 Because you just slapped me, 665 00:44:12,867 --> 00:44:15,465 I'll use this to stay focused. 666 00:44:16,170 --> 00:44:19,565 I will tell the public what kind of place the Imperial Family is. 667 00:44:20,274 --> 00:44:22,405 Do you doubt my ability? 668 00:44:22,510 --> 00:44:24,605 I will... 669 00:44:26,347 --> 00:44:29,745 finish what Grandmother tried to do by all means. 670 00:44:39,727 --> 00:44:42,730 Did you bring her into the palace to be treated like that... 671 00:44:42,730 --> 00:44:44,925 by your daughter-in-law? 672 00:44:45,199 --> 00:44:46,860 Shut it, and go on your way. 673 00:44:46,867 --> 00:44:49,565 I don't wish to fight you. 674 00:44:49,937 --> 00:44:51,665 I want to help. 675 00:44:53,207 --> 00:44:55,205 I'm sure you need me. 676 00:44:56,243 --> 00:44:59,080 The day the Empress meets with the Imperial Auditors, 677 00:44:59,080 --> 00:45:01,345 it will be troubling for all of us. 678 00:45:01,649 --> 00:45:05,745 Now, we must help each other as we're on the same side. 679 00:45:06,053 --> 00:45:09,015 You, the Emperor, 680 00:45:09,623 --> 00:45:11,355 and me. 681 00:45:22,837 --> 00:45:24,865 What do you mean? 682 00:45:26,474 --> 00:45:29,670 Prince Yoon had been in contact with Chief Byun Baek Ho, 683 00:45:29,677 --> 00:45:31,140 Empress So Hyun's father. 684 00:45:31,145 --> 00:45:33,540 Are you saying he was still alive? 685 00:45:33,547 --> 00:45:35,750 He was hiding on Maehwa Island. 686 00:45:35,750 --> 00:45:37,810 A child was with him. 687 00:45:37,818 --> 00:45:39,715 As of now, 688 00:45:39,820 --> 00:45:42,015 he has left his house and fled. 689 00:45:49,396 --> 00:45:52,995 What is it? Do you know the kid? 690 00:45:53,968 --> 00:45:55,895 Of course not. 691 00:45:57,338 --> 00:45:59,500 Did you find out where they went? 692 00:45:59,507 --> 00:46:01,200 They disappeared too quickly. 693 00:46:01,208 --> 00:46:03,770 I have people looking for them, so I'll hear news soon. 694 00:46:03,778 --> 00:46:06,415 You should've gone after... 695 00:46:08,849 --> 00:46:10,310 How could you lose them? 696 00:46:10,317 --> 00:46:12,480 Byun Baek Ho is a lunatic. 697 00:46:12,486 --> 00:46:15,350 Seeing how he has hid for seven years and then met with Yoon, 698 00:46:15,356 --> 00:46:17,320 he must be up to something. 699 00:46:17,324 --> 00:46:19,855 Find him and Yoon right away. 700 00:46:20,027 --> 00:46:23,360 We must get rid of them quietly before they do anything. 701 00:46:23,364 --> 00:46:25,225 Yes, Your Majesty. 702 00:46:28,469 --> 00:46:32,365 Your Majesty, they found the Grand Empress Dowager's killer. 703 00:46:32,540 --> 00:46:35,435 Who killed her? 704 00:46:38,179 --> 00:46:41,475 The Grand Empress Dowager's autopsy was just concluded. 705 00:46:41,515 --> 00:46:44,410 The result shows... 706 00:46:44,418 --> 00:46:48,750 that the cause of her untimely death was poison. 707 00:46:48,756 --> 00:46:51,585 Who poisoned her? 708 00:46:52,159 --> 00:46:54,220 You said you found the killer. 709 00:46:54,228 --> 00:46:55,520 Tell us. 710 00:46:55,529 --> 00:46:57,425 Well... 711 00:47:01,769 --> 00:47:05,565 Tell us quickly. I'm going crazy here. 712 00:47:05,840 --> 00:47:08,835 The same poison found in her body... 713 00:47:09,476 --> 00:47:12,170 was also found in the container that held the food... 714 00:47:12,179 --> 00:47:14,475 that you had sent, Your Majesty. 715 00:47:17,418 --> 00:47:19,145 What? 716 00:47:20,054 --> 00:47:23,785 The Empress killed Grandmother? 717 00:47:24,558 --> 00:47:27,020 That's absurd. 718 00:47:27,027 --> 00:47:30,925 That can't be. There was nothing wrong with my food. 719 00:47:31,599 --> 00:47:33,260 Empress, 720 00:47:33,267 --> 00:47:35,560 you are under arrest for the murder... 721 00:47:35,569 --> 00:47:37,430 of the Grand Empress Dowager. 722 00:47:37,438 --> 00:47:38,830 No. 723 00:47:38,839 --> 00:47:41,370 Something went wrong here. 724 00:47:41,375 --> 00:47:43,345 That's not true. 725 00:47:43,878 --> 00:47:45,470 Why would I? 726 00:47:45,479 --> 00:47:47,940 I'm being framed. 727 00:47:47,948 --> 00:47:50,310 The killer is framing me! 728 00:47:50,317 --> 00:47:54,150 Your Majesty! No. Why would I do that? 729 00:47:54,154 --> 00:47:58,055 No. It's not true. 730 00:48:10,638 --> 00:48:12,740 It really wasn't me. 731 00:48:12,740 --> 00:48:14,670 Why would I kill Grandmother? 732 00:48:14,675 --> 00:48:18,270 I heard you had a big argument the day before the incident... 733 00:48:18,279 --> 00:48:20,940 and was dragged out by palace guards. 734 00:48:20,948 --> 00:48:24,010 - It wasn't an argument. - There were many witnesses. 735 00:48:24,018 --> 00:48:27,915 Grandmother wanted to send me to the vacation house, 736 00:48:28,055 --> 00:48:31,850 so I... I whined a little because I didn't want to go. 737 00:48:31,859 --> 00:48:34,120 Just say whether or not it's true. 738 00:48:34,128 --> 00:48:36,565 Did you argue? 739 00:48:37,097 --> 00:48:40,660 It's true I misunderstood Grandmother's intent, but... 740 00:48:40,668 --> 00:48:42,495 Here. 741 00:48:47,308 --> 00:48:52,305 What is your relationship with the palace guard in the photos? 742 00:48:54,348 --> 00:48:56,745 What are you asking? 743 00:48:57,117 --> 00:49:00,615 What does this have to do with Grandmother's murder? 744 00:49:05,926 --> 00:49:09,330 The Empress pretended to hurt her ankle... 745 00:49:09,330 --> 00:49:12,460 and embraced the guard. I saw it several times. 746 00:49:12,466 --> 00:49:14,660 Did you ever point that out to her? 747 00:49:14,668 --> 00:49:17,630 She has authority over hiring and firing palace workers. 748 00:49:17,638 --> 00:49:21,935 I couldn't dare complain or show discontent. 749 00:49:24,078 --> 00:49:27,940 Apparently, the victim knew you were man-crazy. 750 00:49:27,948 --> 00:49:30,210 Is that why you fought? 751 00:49:30,217 --> 00:49:32,720 She never believed it from the start. 752 00:49:32,720 --> 00:49:35,385 Because she knew the truth. 753 00:49:36,290 --> 00:49:40,720 That it wasn't I, but the Emperor, who was cheating. 754 00:49:40,728 --> 00:49:43,995 All of this is my fault. 755 00:49:44,798 --> 00:49:46,795 I learned... 756 00:49:46,867 --> 00:49:49,665 the Empress was cheating after we got married, 757 00:49:50,237 --> 00:49:53,475 but I tried to protect her because I love her. 758 00:49:53,674 --> 00:49:55,435 But... 759 00:49:55,976 --> 00:49:58,605 Grandmother found out, 760 00:50:01,849 --> 00:50:04,245 so I couldn't stop it. 761 00:50:06,954 --> 00:50:09,485 How is the Empress doing? 762 00:50:10,324 --> 00:50:12,555 This must be so hard for her. 763 00:50:13,260 --> 00:50:15,955 She needs to eat. 764 00:50:20,667 --> 00:50:24,330 What Mother planned to report to the Imperial Auditors... 765 00:50:24,338 --> 00:50:28,805 is the Empress' affairs and her family's wasteful spending. 766 00:50:28,976 --> 00:50:32,905 She even brought up dethroning the Empress. 767 00:50:33,614 --> 00:50:35,140 My apologies. 768 00:50:35,149 --> 00:50:38,345 The public cannot know about this. 769 00:50:38,585 --> 00:50:41,585 It is disgraceful for the Imperial Family. 770 00:50:41,955 --> 00:50:44,150 You used your authority over the palace workers... 771 00:50:44,158 --> 00:50:47,620 to lock Min Yu Ra in the palace jail, correct? 772 00:50:47,628 --> 00:50:51,190 You forced palace workers to write down their complaints... 773 00:50:51,198 --> 00:50:53,260 toward the Imperial Family today as well. 774 00:50:53,267 --> 00:50:56,295 Everything is wrong. 775 00:50:57,838 --> 00:51:01,235 Someone... Someone is messing with me. 776 00:51:05,179 --> 00:51:09,780 I did not... I did not kill Grandmother. 777 00:51:09,783 --> 00:51:11,915 How could I? 778 00:51:13,220 --> 00:51:14,980 That's absurd. 779 00:51:14,988 --> 00:51:17,250 Confess already. 780 00:51:17,257 --> 00:51:21,255 How did you obtain the poison? 781 00:51:21,829 --> 00:51:25,990 I don't know. I've never even seen such a thing. 782 00:51:25,999 --> 00:51:29,160 Admit your crime before the Prosecutors take over. 783 00:51:29,169 --> 00:51:32,400 You can't avoid prison time. 784 00:51:32,406 --> 00:51:34,335 Prison? 785 00:51:41,515 --> 00:51:43,910 Detective. 786 00:51:43,917 --> 00:51:46,445 I'm begging you. 787 00:51:47,187 --> 00:51:50,250 Please let me go to the palace for a few minutes. 788 00:51:50,257 --> 00:51:53,595 I have evidence to prove my innocence there. 789 00:51:53,927 --> 00:51:57,625 Please, I'm begging you. Please, detective. 790 00:51:58,398 --> 00:51:59,960 - Here she is. - This way. 791 00:51:59,967 --> 00:52:01,660 Ms. Hong. 792 00:52:01,668 --> 00:52:03,295 This way. 793 00:52:04,404 --> 00:52:07,905 We will begin the questioning. 794 00:52:08,308 --> 00:52:10,340 Are you okay? 795 00:52:10,344 --> 00:52:12,605 Thank goodness. 796 00:52:12,880 --> 00:52:17,480 I only delivered the food as the Empress ordered. 797 00:52:17,484 --> 00:52:20,450 I had no idea it was poisoned. 798 00:52:20,454 --> 00:52:22,685 What are you saying? 799 00:52:23,757 --> 00:52:25,750 The food wasn't poisoned. 800 00:52:25,759 --> 00:52:27,520 You should've killed me instead. 801 00:52:27,528 --> 00:52:30,225 How could you do something so frightening? 802 00:52:30,297 --> 00:52:32,590 She adored you so much! 803 00:52:32,599 --> 00:52:36,095 How could you betray her like that? 804 00:52:36,570 --> 00:52:38,730 Ms. Hong, why are you doing this to me? 805 00:52:38,739 --> 00:52:39,970 Look at me! 806 00:52:39,973 --> 00:52:41,770 What are you doing? 807 00:52:41,775 --> 00:52:43,410 Ms. Hong! 808 00:52:43,410 --> 00:52:45,170 There's an ambulance waiting outside. 809 00:52:45,179 --> 00:52:47,440 Stop it already! 810 00:52:47,447 --> 00:52:49,440 What are you doing? Take her out. 811 00:52:49,449 --> 00:52:51,210 Come with me. 812 00:52:51,218 --> 00:52:54,255 - Sit down. - Come out. 813 00:53:04,064 --> 00:53:08,495 I'm hungry. Please feed me. 814 00:53:09,369 --> 00:53:11,630 I want my last supper. 815 00:53:11,638 --> 00:53:14,405 You've got to be kidding me. 816 00:53:14,608 --> 00:53:17,005 Then confess after you eat. 817 00:53:17,477 --> 00:53:20,445 Hey! Order some soup for her! 818 00:53:22,649 --> 00:53:25,810 We apologize to the people for the disgraceful acts... 819 00:53:25,819 --> 00:53:28,115 by the Imperial Family. 820 00:53:36,330 --> 00:53:39,190 As the representative of the Imperial Family, 821 00:53:39,199 --> 00:53:42,160 I express our deepest remorse that the Empress was arrested... 822 00:53:42,169 --> 00:53:44,735 for the Grand Empress Dowager's murder. 823 00:53:45,839 --> 00:53:49,570 Whereas we worked hard to cover up the disgusting scandals... 824 00:53:49,576 --> 00:53:52,170 regarding the Empress, she continued to deceive us. 825 00:53:52,179 --> 00:53:55,145 I cannot withhold my rage. 826 00:53:59,286 --> 00:54:00,850 She will be investigated... 827 00:54:00,854 --> 00:54:04,250 not as the Empress, but as an average citizen. 828 00:54:04,258 --> 00:54:06,590 We promise to uncover the truth... 829 00:54:06,593 --> 00:54:09,120 and punish her severely. 830 00:54:09,129 --> 00:54:10,790 Furthermore, 831 00:54:10,797 --> 00:54:13,730 the Imperial Family hereby strips the Empress... 832 00:54:13,734 --> 00:54:15,895 of all power and authority. 833 00:54:16,036 --> 00:54:17,930 Is there any other evidence? 834 00:54:17,938 --> 00:54:20,570 - What happens to her now? - Did she really do it? 835 00:54:20,574 --> 00:54:22,935 Is there any other evidence? 836 00:54:32,519 --> 00:54:34,785 She must have been hungry. 837 00:54:39,059 --> 00:54:41,055 What's wrong with her? 838 00:54:45,699 --> 00:54:47,060 - What's wrong? - My stomach. 839 00:54:47,067 --> 00:54:48,965 - Call an ambulance. - My stomach... 840 00:54:52,205 --> 00:54:54,035 My stomach... 841 00:55:16,129 --> 00:55:20,060 She suddenly got sick while eating. What's wrong with her? 842 00:55:20,067 --> 00:55:23,370 Well, how would I know? 843 00:55:23,370 --> 00:55:25,065 What? 844 00:55:30,143 --> 00:55:32,540 Sir. It's you, right? 845 00:55:32,546 --> 00:55:34,140 You saved me before. 846 00:55:34,147 --> 00:55:35,410 What happened? 847 00:55:35,415 --> 00:55:37,010 How did you get in touch with Ms. Hong? 848 00:55:37,017 --> 00:55:39,210 Time is of the essence, Your Majesty. 849 00:55:39,219 --> 00:55:40,780 Once they find out you're on the run, 850 00:55:40,787 --> 00:55:43,350 the Imperial Family, as well as the police, will be alarmed. 851 00:55:43,357 --> 00:55:45,550 First, we must clear your name. 852 00:55:45,559 --> 00:55:47,420 Bring me back to the palace. 853 00:55:47,427 --> 00:55:50,460 - I can't. It's too dangerous. - I must go back. 854 00:55:50,464 --> 00:55:53,225 I've bugged the Emperor's chamber. 855 00:55:53,300 --> 00:55:56,595 Conversations that would bring down Lee Hyuk must be recorded. 856 00:55:59,539 --> 00:56:02,005 Director Moon, turn back to the palace. 857 00:56:02,075 --> 00:56:03,845 Okay, okay. 858 00:56:09,516 --> 00:56:11,610 She escaped? There were so many guards! 859 00:56:11,618 --> 00:56:12,980 How could you be so incompetent? 860 00:56:12,986 --> 00:56:14,480 How could you let the murderer get away? 861 00:56:14,488 --> 00:56:15,980 What if she comes back to kill us? 862 00:56:15,989 --> 00:56:17,550 Catch her. Go catch her now! 863 00:56:17,557 --> 00:56:19,450 Someone keeps helping the Empress. 864 00:56:19,459 --> 00:56:22,890 Prince Lee Yoon has been in touch with Chief Byun Baek Ho in secret. 865 00:56:22,896 --> 00:56:25,895 You give me no choice but to catch you all. 866 00:56:26,900 --> 00:56:28,560 Hyuk. 867 00:56:28,568 --> 00:56:30,430 What are you doing? Find the Empress now! 868 00:56:30,437 --> 00:56:32,365 Go get her now! 869 00:56:35,208 --> 00:56:37,205 Find me the Empress! 870 00:57:12,646 --> 00:57:15,075 The Empress has escaped from the police station. 871 00:57:15,148 --> 00:57:18,915 She's no longer the Empress, but a mere criminal. 872 00:57:19,219 --> 00:57:22,415 If she's spotted in the palace, I allow you... 873 00:57:23,690 --> 00:57:25,250 to kill her on the spot. 874 00:57:25,258 --> 00:57:27,395 - At your service! - At your service! 875 00:57:30,697 --> 00:57:33,090 Your Majesty, a surveillance camera caught someone... 876 00:57:33,099 --> 00:57:35,030 entering your chamber. 877 00:57:35,035 --> 00:57:37,230 Issue an emergency order to the guards. 878 00:57:37,237 --> 00:57:39,365 Close all of the exits in the palace. 879 00:57:39,439 --> 00:57:41,700 What aren't you moving? Get to work! 880 00:57:41,708 --> 00:57:43,435 - Yes, sir! - Yes, sir! 881 00:58:37,097 --> 00:58:40,125 - What happened? - She's definitely here. 882 00:58:40,667 --> 00:58:42,295 Over there. 883 00:59:28,114 --> 00:59:30,480 Everyone, I am not the murderer! 884 00:59:30,483 --> 00:59:33,110 Please get rid of Seo Kang Hee and Ari. 885 00:59:33,119 --> 00:59:34,880 How dare a small fry like you try to hurt me? 886 00:59:34,888 --> 00:59:36,750 How dare you harbor the Empress? 887 00:59:36,756 --> 00:59:39,155 Na Wang Shik. Yes, it's Na Wang Shik. 888 00:59:40,327 --> 00:59:42,925 I'm utterly exhausted. I just want to run away.