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- Why you... ! - No!

Chuh-sun.

Chuh-sun!

Your Majesty...

I'm right here.

Chuh-sun.

Wake up.

Chuh-sun!

What happened?

Call a doctor.

Yes, sir.

Episode 36 Where did the king go?

Mr. Doh, please tell me.

Stop getting in my way and go to the palace.

Pardon?

How is it?

He was lucky.

It missed the vital organs. He'll live.

Thanks.

I should get going.

I think he was after me.

Did you see who it was?

I didn't get to see his face, but I think he was a commoner.

He left the palace again?

Don't worry too much.

I sent someone...

to follow him.

Like I promised last time,

I'll finish the poem you started.

Where should I write it?

On this.

''I made a willow with green silk, ''

''and a flower with red silk. ''

''If those with titles fight each other, ''

''only the people suffer. ''

I know you're a musician, but you're quite the poet too.

Thank you.

I'll cherish this.

I have to leave first. Take good care of Chuh-sun.

Don't worry, I will.|

Thank you.

You were following me?

Mr. Jo told me to.|

Why isn't Mr. Kim with you?

He'll be a bit late. Let's go back to the palace.

She's pregnant.

Our ancestors have blessed us.

I could wish for nothing more if she has another son.

Yoong, you'll be a big brother.

Where have you been, father?

Please comfort my mother.

Do as he says.

The queen is worried about you.

Go and talk to her, comfort her.

I will.

My mother is away at a temple, but she'll be happy at the news.

Thank you.

You must be very upset.

You are the only one I love. That love will never change.

So please, let everything go.

I believe you.

I'm just disappointed that you've been so distant from me.

I'm just going out to see my people.

I won't make you worry anymore.

What?

The king nearly got hurt?

I looked into it after the king returned.

Chuh-sun got stabbed instead.

How is he?

The doctor said he'll live. It's all my fault.

Who could want to harm the king?

Ask around. You must find this man.

Yes, sir.

You're awake.

What happened?

You got hurt, so we helped you.

Where is my master?

He left, telling me to look after you.

What?

Stay here tonight.

The wound isn't deep, but you lost a lot of blood.

I have to go...

How is he?

He's asleep.

He'll be fine tomorrow.

Who do you think stabbed him?

Someone Lord Lee hired?

He lost face over the last attack. He won't show up for some time.

Then who... ?

Jigubi's back in town.

What? Jigubi?

When did you arrive?

Three days ago.

Then you should be a man and come through the gate.

Why did you sneak in and try to hurt my guest?

Miss.

Why did you lie to me?

What? What do you mean?

You said you loved only me.

Why are you seeing other men?

You belong to me.

I am a mere commoner, but I won't give up on you.

To me, all men...

are the same.

I am Ulwoodong, and I am no one's woman.

Look at this.

You tattooed your name on my arm.

The ink has barely dried. How can you love another?

Why are you hurting me so much?

Let go of me.

I won't...

forgive your lover, whoever he may be.

Get out of my house! I don't want to see you again!

Miss...

- Did you find out? - Yes, ma'am.

Where did the king go on his outing?

He visited a house.

A house? Whose house was it?

Why won't you answer me?

The house of someone named Ulwoodong.

What? Ulwoodong?

You're too weak to leave yet.

Stay a bit longer.

No thanks. It's time I returned.

Take care until the wound heals.

I will.

Whose medicine are you brewing yourself?

You're a eunuch, you know. Show more interest in your work.

I'm sorry.

The queen is pregnant again.

What? Is that true?

Yes. This medicine will stop the morning sickness.

You take it to her when it's done.

I will.

Your Highness, Mr. Kim is here.

Congratulations on your pregnancy.

Thank you.

But why do you look so upset?

Is it because of the morning sickness?

That will go away in a month.

The betrayal of a trusted one is what's hurting me.

Chuh-sun.

Do you remember the day the king gave me this?

I gave it to you in his place the day he became king.

When he asked me to marry him, I had no doubt he loved me.

I didn't mind the concubines, as they're here to have children.

But I can't... accept the king... dating someone in the capital.

How can you say that? He is not dating anyone.

I know you don't want my feelings to get hurt.

But please stop lying to me.

I'm sure it's not easy on you either.

I thought the king would love me forever.

But he's a man too.

Maybe I expected too much.

She's just so lucky.

Her son makes her queen, and now she's pregnant again.

I know.

I thought my pregnancy would get me on the royals' good side.

She ruined everything for me.

You will at least have a child.

I don't have a child and the king has so many other concubines.

And now the king has a lover in town.

I will find out who that lover is.

Your Highness.

Mr. Kim is here.

I heard you escort the king on his outings.

Who does he meet and where does he go?

I cannot tell you.

What?

You refuse to answer a royal lady's question?!

My dept. 's regulations forbid me from answering.

How dare you! Are you acting arrogant because you have the queen's support?

What do you mean?

You used to be her lover.

You won't deny it, so it must be true.

I can't believe you're using those rumors against me.

If you harm the queen's reputation or challenge her authority,

I will get the king to punish you both.

What?

I warned you.

How dare he threaten us. How could such a thing happen?!

He thinks the queen will help him.

Wait and see. He'll pay for this!

Mr. Kim. Mr. Kim!

Is what she said true? Were you really the queen's lover?

Let's not talk from now on.

What?

As of today, we're complete strangers.

Why are you doing this?

The queen forbade court maids and eunuchs from dating.

I don't want you to get into trouble over me.

Mr. Kim.

Why are you so cold to me? You're so cruel.

He's seeing someone for sure.

No way. The king wouldn't do that.

What are you doing here?

Nothing.

Great timing.

There's a huge bet going on.

What bet?

We're betting on whether...

the king's dating a dancer or someone else's wife.

You should know. Can you tell us?

You should be stopping them.

How dare you make bets about the king.

See? I knew he'd say that.

Stop it at once.

Sorry.

You're right. I'm sorry.

Anyway, why isn't Ja-chi back yet?

I guess something came up. He should be back soon.

You asked for me?

Are you feeling better?

The knife missed my organs. It's just a flesh wound.

How fortunate.

I won't take you on my outings for now, so focus on recovering.

Someone is after you, Your Majesty.

I think you should stay within the palace.

I'll be careful, don't worry.

What is it, Lady Oh?

Could we please have a word?

Stop going on such outings.

Why, nurse?

I heard you visit Ulwoodong on the pretense of checking on the people.

You said the queen is your only love.

All she cares for is you.

How could you cause her such anguish?

The queen IS my only love.

Then why... ?

I don't know.

The more I try to forget her, the more I miss her.

She's married to a royal.

You have a reputation to keep, Your Majesty.

The queen is pregnant.

Forget about this woman for the queen's sake and her baby's.

I don't know what to do.

You're like a mother to me.

I wish you'd understand me.

Chuh-sun.

How is your wound healing?

Sorry if I caused you any worry.

Who do you think it was?

I heard Lord Lee's wife has many men.

One of them must be feeling jealous.

You must make sure the king never falls in danger again.

I will.

So, you've decided not to resign?

I haven't made up my mind yet.

Alright. Keep thinking until you do.

Congratulations on your pregnancy.

I'm so proud of you.

I've always been worried that our family has no backing.

But your second pregnancy has washed all that away.

Sorry for causing such worry.

Don't say that.

Wolhwa will pray for your child.

You just focus on staying healthy.

I will pray that you...

have another healthy son.

Thank you.

Are you a shaman?

Yes.

You have grown, Your Highness.

How do you know me?

I saw you once when you were a baby.

How is my brother doing?

He still spends most of the day drinking with the royals.

He hasn't learned his lesson.

Slow down.

You've drunk a lot.

The king called me in to ask about her.

I will find her lover and make them both pay.

Calm down.

He beat Merchant Han's men, so he's no ordinary man.

If you're not careful, he might get you first.

So you're saying I should just watch her fool around?!

Look into who her lover is, then decide what to do.

I'm so sorry, ma'am.

Don't be. It's not your fault I can't find my child.

I know he's alive. I'm sure we'll meet one day.

Pray that I will in the near future.

I will.

Thank you.

I called you to ask for some advice.

From what I have seen,

women are selling their hair for money,

and farmers are eating what they should sow next year.

I have been a terrible king.

Is there no way I can feed my people?

Get the ministers to hand out the food rotting in their storage.

What?

You think the ministers will do that?

Use what you have in the repository and feed the people.

Then the ministers will not be able to object.

Listen carefully.

Use my own riches to feed the people.

Tell the governors to reward those who serve their parents well.

I can't believe the king's trying to save the people with his own riches.

I doubt he knows that what he's doing is just a drop in the ocean.

He'll expect us to hand out what we have soon. I'm worried already.

What do you mean?

The king is selling his own riches.

What choice do we have but to do the same?

This all happened because of the outings.

He chose to listen to the ignorant...

instead of the learned ministers. He'll ruin all we worked for.

It's revived...

I've heard of it, but never seen one before.

Ja-chi, has it really revived?

Yes.

I can see your facial hair is growing.

Can you castrate him?

If I do, he might die.

He'll die either way.

I don't care if I die getting castrated.

Mister, please do it.

I'm sure you'll be able to do it.

Will you really have no regrets?

I won't.

You know lust and pleasure.

It will all end if you get castrated.

You still won't have any regrets?

I've lived in fear ever since I realized what had happened.

That life was like hell anyway.

I will have no regrets.

It'll be over soon. Close your eyes.

Will he be alright?

It went well.

He did it to live, so he will.

All he has to do now is not drink or eat anything for three days.

Tell him to return when he can.

He acts up, but he's still a good kid.

Take good care of him.

We did all that we could. It's up to the gods now.

Don't worry, he'll be fine.

Thanks.

I'll call you when he wakes up.

Please go inside. The cold isn't good for the baby.

The wind is so cold, yet it's not refreshing at all.

You look very tired.

I heard you're worried for the king.

I apologize for worrying you.

All illnesses stem from the mind.

Try not to worry, for the baby's sake.

I do think the king should check on his people.

But he goes out too often and I'm afraid the rumors aren't helping.

I know what you mean, but rumors are just rumors.

Let's trust in him and wait.

I too trust him.

You know just how much...

the king loves you.

Believe in him.

You must be strong, for your baby's sake.

What do the ministers say regarding the king's outings?

Your Highness, don't think about that.

The king will be able to fend for himself.

Tell me the truth.

I heard they are making some outrageous guesses.

If any of them are true, the king will be criticized.

How have you been?

I heard recently the king visits the capital at night.

Where does he go?

He listens to what the people have to say.

That's all?

That's all I know.

We've been a bit distant since your father died.

If you still want to be Head of Eunuchs, I'll help you.

In return, I want you to tell me all that goes on in your dept.

Do you understand what I'm saying?

What brings you here?

Minister Han asked me about the king's outings.

What?

He seems to think you're encouraging him.

Why are you telling me this?

I'm in charge of the king's safety.

I won't let anyone harm him, even if it may be Minister Han.

You've finally realized what it means to be a eunuch.

What do you think I should do?

You must stop the ministers from spreading rumors.

I should.

People in the palace say the king has fallen for a woman.

Is that rumor true?

We must stop the king from seeing her.

We're mere eunuchs. We cannot stop him from doing anything.

- But... - Do...

your duty and stop the rumors from spreading.

I'll take care of everything else.

Yes, sir. Then I'll leave you.

Whether you're rich or poor,

all men covet women.

Men are so disgusting.

What?

If Minister Han...

tries to stay in control, it will ruin the king's life.

Geum-pyo, I think it's time we bring her back.

He's waiting for you.

You're still such a cold person.|

I missed you very much. I guess you didn't miss me at all.

I can't walk any further.

Get up!

Or you might never be able to walk again!

Chuh-sun.

I feel bad for you.

Hello.

I'll take it from here.

Sure. I must be getting old. It's hard work.

- How strange. - Yeah...

What do you think happened to him?

I don't know.

Why won't they tell us anything?

I...

don't know.

There must be a reason.

There must be.

What DO you know?!

You live here and you don't know?! How pathetic!

Why yell at me?

I have no clue...

If I'd eloped with Miss Park, I would've lived in fear of being arrested forever.

And you'd be punished for helping me.

I won't forget what you did for me.

I can't wait until you return. So-woon, Gwi-nam, everyone misses you.

I miss them too.

How have you been?

Good. How are you?

I'm well, thanks to you.

I heard you were at a temple in Mt. Myohyang.

I was trying to calm my mind.

Why did you summon me back?

There's something you must do for the king.

Just give me your order.

You know I'm your faithful dog.

Mr. Jo told us to keep quiet, so make sure no one talks about it.

Sure.

But where is the king going anyway?

Rumors say he's fallen for a dancer.

Rumors are usually exaggerated.

I just hope they don't harm his reputation or authority.

Whatever they say,

our first and foremost duty is to protect the king.

Lord Jang, the king has summoned you.

I have to go somewhere. Go on back to the palace.

I'll escort you.

No, Mr. Doh will do that.

I won't be long.

Don't take too long, then.

I won't.

Do you know where the king goes?

Your Highness.

I'd rather you don't ask about his outings.

I don't want to.

But I have to know in case it gets out of hand.

Tell me what you know.

The king has been visiting a woman named Ulwoodong.

Ulwoodong?

I told you to keep quiet. How dare you barge in!

I'm sorry. But Her Highness has to know.

Ulwoodong?

Doesn't that mean, ''sleep with men freely''?

Which bar does she work at?

She calls herself by that name.

She's married to Lord Lee Dong.

What?

She's married to a royal?

I've been out in the cold all day.

I'm shivering.

You caught a cold.

A hot bath will do you good.

I'll tell Gilnyuh to heat up some water.

It smells nice.

It's perfume from China.

It will wash your weariness away.

Chuh-sun.

I must go into town.

What do you mean?

Take me to Ulwoodong's house.

Why are you... ?

I can't do that.

I'm not jealous. I'm doing this for the king's sake.

If you care for the king, take me to see her. Please.

This makes me feel like I'm dreaming.

I'd give up everything to live with you.

If this is a dream, I don't want to wake up.

Life is but an empty dream anyway.

Everything disappears when you wake up.

When you leave this house today,

forget all about me and never come back.

What do you mean?

You have things to do for your family.

I don't know much,

but I know I mustn't ruin the life of an important man.

Think of our brief relationship as a dream and don't ever come back.

Who's there?

Hello.

What's wrong?

You can say what you want, just don't say it's over.

This is where it ends between us.

I can't let you ruin your life over me.

But I can't live a single day without you.

What about the wife you said is the love of your life?

Ma'am, you have a visitor.

What visitor?

Them.

What brings you here?

Are you Ulwoodong?

I guess I can't have anything at all

I bet all I had, yet I'm still alone

Perhaps I have to wait even longer

Or perhaps we just weren't meant to be

I fear life even more than death

I can't run away, I can't even hide

I pray at night, alone under the moon

I wish it could all end right now

My love sways and wanders

I'd rather be anyone else but myself