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They were feelings I intended to bury so nobody would know...

In order to keep you by my side, I knew I couldn't let those feelings come to light.

Is it wrong to confess to someone just because nothing can come out of it?

Letting someone go well is a feeling that's as warm as the feeling of love.

Who knows if the feeling of being loved...

could become your strength to live on for the rest of your life?

This eunuch attire is not suitable for you either.

Do you not want to live as a woman?

I am plucking up courage like you said...

...for this confession that may put me in danger or even cause me to lose you.

♬ I know even if you don't say it ♬

♬ The only person inside of you will be me ♬

♬ I'm afraid my trembling heart will be found out ♬

♬ Unable to draw a deep breath. That's how I was ♬

♬ I was very afraid but I just hid it ♬

♬ If you call for my love, I will be brave. ♬

♬ Because you are embodied in the petals which were frozen ♬

♬ In the blowing wind, on the day you come to me ♬

♬ So that you don't brush past me, I will live looking only at you. ♬

Do not say that my feelings are wrong.

Didn't you say so?

How can you say whether your feelings that you can't control are right or wrong?

Pardon?

I am going to try it once.

That wicked love.

♬ If you call for my love, I will be brave. ♬

♬ Because you are embodied in the petals which were frozen ♬

♬ In the blowing wind, on the day you come to me ♬

♬ I will pray so that you do not brush past me. ♬

♬ I won't hesitate any longer ♬

♬ If it's next to you, I will protect this love. ♬

♬ If my love calls out to you, will you have courage? ♬

♬ In the frozen petals embodying you ♬

♬ In the blowing wind, on the day you come to me ♬

♬ So that you don't brush past me, ♬

Episode 8Although you don't even know♬ I will live looking ♬

♬ only at you. ♬

Did something happen?

Hyung Kim, those words are really harsh!

Me?

Asking somebody if something happened when nothing did...Th-that is a bit impolite!

Really? Sorry.

Hyung Kim.

Can I... ask you something?

What is it?

From what I understand, you are the person His Highness cherishes the most,

and Eunuch Jang is next...

But has he perhaps,

ever liked a woman?

Up till now, all this time?

No. Not once.

I have put your names on the list to leave the palace.

I will remove all records of you as palace personnel, so would you like to go far away and live together?

Yes, Your Highness.

If you go to this place, they will find you a place to live as well as jobs.

How could you do such a...

Thank you for letting me know... that a person's sincere feelings can create miracles.

Please live together well for a long time.

Yes, Your Highness.

Eunuch Ma!

Please be happy, both of you.

Because you are the third couple I have strung together.

Don't only think about others' relationships and take a look around you properly.

Not just one, but two persons. Don't you know?

It's a list of all the people who have passed the Royal Examinations and applicants for the past 10 years.

The one who came up with the questions was a Kim,

and the people who passed the exams were all Kims. Everyone is a Kim...

This is interesting.

These are the question papers and answer sheet.

Do these obvious answers really belong to Confucian scholars who passed the exams?

Well, does it even matter what answer they write?

Since in the end, those who pass do so because of their family backgrounds.

What do you think?

You mean as a Kim, or as an officer in the Ministry of Rites?

I guess your answer differs depending on the situation.

As a Kim, I will take the blame I deserve, and as an officer I will do what I have to to right the wrongs of the government.

Do you mean it?

If I say yes, will you believe me?

You're saying something the Prime Minister will be shocked to hear.

I will read through it, so you may leave now.

Eunuch Hong, can you spare some time for me?

Pardon?

- Right now, I...-Sam Nom, come here.

Yes.

Thank you, my Lord.

You were right in what you said.

Being a eunuch doesn't suit me.

It is only right that I leave the palace as soon as possible, but...

But what?

I...

don't want to leave.

Isn't it strange? No matter how much I think about it, my feelings remain the same.

I want to... stay here a little longer.

I'm sorry, my Lord.

I'm quite curious.

What has a hold on your heart that it's worth putting yourself in danger?

You mean that, in order to lose weight, you are going to the mountain temple?

Yes.

For 15 days, if I eat only what the chief monk gives me,

I'm told that my face will become half the size!

But who told you that kind of thing... Is that trustworthy information?

It's the person who wrote this book, but there's nothing they don't know about relationships, especially about courting.

This book--

... could I possibly borrow it?

What's the matter?

I heard there's a rumor going around the capital that Hong Gyeong Nae's daughter is alive.

Have you heard it?

I have not heard it.

Just one word from the Prime Minister, and my father's anxiety has worsened again.

This mask, it's the same one as the one we saw at the Prime Minister's banquet. You remember, right?

Yes, Your Highness.

You will have to find out for me.

Who these people are, whether they are really searching for Hong Gyeong Nae's daughter, and what their reason is.

Yes, Your Highness.

If by chance it is true, we must find her. Before the Prime Minister without fail.

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It's heavy, give it to me.

No, I cannot.

It is my job, Your Highness. There are many eyes watching.

Then, getting a bit of sunlight is fine, so just get rid of it.

Your Highness, since the sun's rays are hot, please go under the umbrella.

I'm fine.

If I find this little thing too heavy, I'm not even a man.

Hoon Nam!

Yes, Your Highness.

There's a nice breeze, and I'm going to doze off over there for a bit, so don't wake me up.

Yes, Your Highness.

And you, keep holding this straight up.

Do you understand?

How can such small hands be so rough?

That's how... all men's hands are.

That's right...

Your eyes, nose, and lips are unfailingly those of a man also.

Because of that toughness of yours,

I've fallen for you.

Yes... Pardon?

♬ I guess I won’t sleep tonight as well ♬

I am afraid that someone might hear, Your Highness.

Please take back everything you said to me.

You're not supposed to take back something you've already said.

Instead, you have to take responsibility.

♬ Were days always short? ♬

♬ Whenever I think of you ♬

♬ The night begins ♬

♬ And again the night ends ♬ ♬ And the white morning comes ♬

Rest a bit, since I'll be reading slowly.

♬ Everything is new ♬ ♬ And is filled with only you ♬

Your Highness, you're so caring of me, but I can't take great delight in it.

♬ The moon that is you, is too bright ♬

Don't think that you know everything about me.

I've never said that I know everything. I just told you to rest a bit.

♬ I won’t smother your love ♬

♬ I’ll quietly walk up beside you ♬

♬ When I walk into your sight ♬

Your Highness, don't be too kind to me.

It won't do since it makes me want to keep leaning on you.

Eunuch Hong.

This is Her Highness the Princess' friend.

You are... Eunuch Hong?

Yes.

So to summarize, he's a handsome man of high station

who is cold, and he doesn't have any interest whatsoever in a beautiful lady like yourself.

I tried hard to attract his interest several times, but it was of no use.

How so?

When I fell over because of him, I held out my hand and spoke to him first, asking him to help me up--

Ah, seriously! You should have slapped him across the face all of a sudden! As if you have no interest in him whatsoever!

Is that so?

Whenever I see his face, I can't help but smile because I like him, so what can I do?

That's not all. I also suggested we take a stroll together, and I received a flat refusal.

You really... did that?

I was really embarrassed...

Why are you looking at me like that?

Is there no way at all to help me?

No,

I don't think there's any need for me to help you.

What does it matter if you've mastered the secret method for courting?

I'm envious of you for being able to convey your feelings candidly, just as they are.

Of me?

Yes.

You will definitely end up happy with that person.

Since sincere feelings are very strong.

But you must steel your heart and not be lazy about looking after the affairs of the state.

And if you set your heart on learning, no matter what difficulty...

- Hoon Nam. -...may come your way...

Yes, Your Highness.

Why are you talking so complicatedly like that?

'Do your best!' just one word will be enough.

Yes. Your Highness, cheer up.

Thank you.

What about you?

Don't you have anything you want to tell me?

No,

because I believe you'll do well.

The Crown Prince is entering!

The Crown Prince must have been shocked after seeing the empty political party hall.

He must have confidently entered the Hall by now.

This is such a pity, what should we do?

Do it make sense to cancel the scheduled national examination,

and replace it with a temporary examination?

He must know that we already have the winners selected.

He is warning us that he will stop the promotion of our families.

We are choosing the officials who will help the King in his governing after all,

just allow him to do as he wishes.

You never know if he'll give up on his own.

What can he do at the empty political party hall by himself?

We've lead the political court since the previous Kings. We need to teach him starting from the 1st step.

Isn't that right?

Prime Minister is unable to attend the meeting of the Court today due to upset stomach.

Minister Kim, because of high blood pressure.

Goodness, someone even has a skin rash.

How could they commit such a disrespectful act?

Your Highness, should I send someone to order them to enter the palace immediately?

Do you still not know after hearing this?

Everyone is really sick.

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I know that I have a face that makes you want to stare,

but you're being too straightforward.

Pardon?

Your expression looked dark.

Have some of this, Your Highness.

When you're upset, sweets are the best medicine.

If you were me, what would you do?

About what?

When you're faced with a difficult opponent,

what would you do?

If it's an opponent I have to fight, then wouldn't I have to put forth my best efforts in fighting?

If that still doesn't work, we will have to go with the flow.

Then, I'll leave now.

Y-Your Highness--

You're right, it's the best medicine.

You haven't even taken a bite yet...

I'm talking about you.

Tell the Inspector in charge of medicinal herbs to enter right now.

Pardon? Ah, Your...

I've found someone who was close to Hong Gyung Nae, decades ago.

I will check to see if he knows the whereabouts of the Hong clans.

Look into it quickly, before those bandits.

Yes.

He's still waiting for someone who died 10 years ago to return.

Hong Gyeong Nae is quite something.

I know.

He's creating such a fuss to find that daughter of his somewhere.

-Wait, what...-What are those?

Kim Ui Gyo.

Kim Geun Gyo.

What is this?

I was worried as to how long it would take me to deliver all of this medicine to each and every one of you.

Thankfully, you're all gathered in one place. It's such a relief.

Ah, here.

I've heard you had an upset stomach so I've ordered medicine to help you.

This has to be effective.

Isn't that right?

Your Highness.

Please come inside.

At first, I thought she was a widow because she only lived with her daughter.

Goodness, but sometimes, I heard sounds of a fight going on

and sometimes, some man came by and left barley by the door.

So, I thought that that man was the father

b-but that man was Hong Gyeong Nae.

Have you heard of anything since the riot?

Goodness, I'm sure she died.

The guards searched the entire nation to catch her.

There's no way she would have been spared.

Do you not remember anything more about that daughter?

Well, I don't remember.

She was still a baby

She had such bright eyes and was pretty.

What was her name?

What was it?

Ra..Ra...something.

Ra On.

Ra On?

Hong Ra On.

It seems the Feng Shui here is amazing,

seeing that the officials who couldn't come to the meeting due to sickness are all recovered now.

I'm thinking of moving the

political party meetings to your place instead of having them at the palace.

What do you think about that?

You must know that the officials gathered separately to discuss politics

because of their loyalty towards you and this nation.

This land, Joseon, has lasted 400 years under the power of the 4 clans.

However, to assist you, who ignore this history and insist on taking your own path,

isn't our duty to help

you take the right path?

However, it seems that the "right path" you and I have in mind

are heading towards different destinations.

If a bright red flower grows among a green bed of grass,

it's human nature to want to pluck that flower.

"You'll get hurt if you stand out too much?"

Is that what you're saying?

However, if you wish to pluck that flower,

the surrounding grasses are meant to be stepped on first.

His Majesty the King had so many regrets after losing Her Majesty the Queen 7 years ago.

Please do not think of my loyalty as a waste.

If you need help, come find me anytime.

There is a saying: "Just enough of the Ring".

Doing your job properly is not something to be embarrassed about.

I'm Kim Yoon Seong.

I'm Jo Ha Yeon.

Were you surprised because I asked to meet out of the blue?

Not much. I'm sure you have your reasons.

Please sit down.

Although this marriage is classified, I was so curious about the man who might become my husband

so I disrespectfully asked to meet.

So, did some of your curiosity disappear?

Yes, but...

I'm worried.

To become the wife of someone as great as you,

I lack in many aspects.

What aspects are you talking about?

I grew up as the only daughter so I am not considerate of others

and I lack patience.

Goodness.

That's a problem.

On top of that, I prefer reading books over needlework...

I have memorized multiple folktales which might freak you out.

My parents are extremely worried.

Well, I'm not as righteous as the rumors make me out to be.

So, don't worry about anything.

That...can't be.

I understand what you want, so there is no need for you to be worried. subtitles ripped and synced by riri13

Pardon?

"I don't want to marry you

but I'm afraid of the consequences if I reject."

How did you...

By any chance, do you have another woman in your heart?

I see no difference between us.

Then, what should we do?

Let's look for a

way to break this marriage peacefully.

Oh, My Lord.

Take a look at this.

It's an eternal bracelet that will tie the fate of you two together forever.

Eternal bracelet?

If you share this with your lover, even if you two break up,

each of you will go round and round until the two of you meet again.

I didn't know that I would meet you at a place like this, Your Highness.

Why do you stare at me like that?

Is this also a planned coincidence?

Pardon?

Ah, it's-it's really a coincidence this time.

Then...

is this really fate?

You don't know how to beat around the bush.

Do you have any special plans for tomorrow?

There is a training for the guards, so I will be at the training ground all day tomorrow.

Who are you?

I will jump into the crowd after 3,so you can flee through the back.

1, 2, 3.

Are you okay?

I'm so relieved that you're safe, Your Highness.

Why?

Do you not ask me?

Who are you being chased by do you mean?

You would not have concealed it if it was something you could tell me.

- Your Highness.- I'd like to be alone for a while, you go on ahead.

Byeong Yeon.

If I can only trust one person in this world, it would be you.

You know that right?

How regretful was His Majesty after he lost his Queen seven years ago?

I've heard what the people are saying,

that she did not die from illness.

Who are the people that are trying to harm my mother?

Crown Prince!

You shall never speak about this again!

Do you understand?

Father, please tell me.

Please find them.

Please find the people who caused mother's illness!

Crown Prince!

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Your Highness

Where have you been?

I've met with someone I've been missing.

Who would that be?

My mother.

What was your mother, late Queen, like?

She was curious about the life outside the palace and felt stuffy inside the palace.

She was like you then.

She made the court staff suffer with her never ending antics.

And that's also like you, isn't it?

But she was more warm and wiser than anyone else.

I couldn't protect her.

I couldn't.

I knew it then.

That I had to become strong to protect those who are precious to me.

Your Highness.

Did you worry a lot because I disappeared without a word?

You don't have to say a word.

Even standing still like this,

are you not my tonic?

What is this?

Yes, it's for you from the Prime Minister's house, Your Highness.

Your Highness...

A while back, he saved me from danger,

can this be anything but fate?

I plan on seriously expressing my sincere heart to him as per your instruction.

Are you not happy with my gift, Your Highness?

I didn't even open it.

I don't know what's inside.

You've saved my life.

That was just a coincidence.

I stayed up a few nights making it,

because of my lack of my skills and interest in needlework.

I keep thinking of you and missing you.

You don't want to be even a step away from me... Is that it?

Your Highness.

May I ask a question?

Have you ever been in love with a woman?

I have.

You have?

When and what kind of woman?

Right now.

A very beautiful woman.

Then...

why do you keep doing this to me?

- That's--- Multiple times a day

I felt happy, angry and hurt.

It was hard for me.

Am I not supposed to question or be curious of

with what feelings you treat me with?

Although I am the eunuch of the palace...

That doesn't mean my feelings are yours.

♬ In unexpected thoughts of you ♬

♬ I'll toss and turn during nights ♬

♬ I'm not okay to say that I'm okay ♬

♬ Therefore I'm sorry again today ♬

♬ But if I take you out of me ♬

♬ Is that really myself? ♬

♬ Days and nights without you ♬

♬ They're endless ♬

♬ Telling me to breathe without the air called you ♬

♬ Clearly ♬

Although I am the eunuch of the palace...

That doesn't mean my feelings are yours.

♬ Is scattering away ♬

♬ Don't be hurt, goodbye ♬

What's the matter, your Highness?

Ra On? Why are you looking for her?

How do you know of that name?

Is she the girl that you found from the lantern festivalten years ago and raised her ever since?

I'm not trying to harm her, but protect her. So please tell me.

Regardless of what you're trying to do,

she fled during the night.

Do you know where she went?

I don't know! That's why I'm here!

In thoughts that she might be here.

If others visit you looking for her whereabouts, tell them you don't know.

No. Before that, escape.

You'll be in danger here.

Hey.

Nothing is going to happen to Ra On, right?

What are you doing?

What... is this?

It's an accessory that suits a beautiful woman. Don't you see?

A... beautiful woman?

- Who--- I told you I have someone.

A woman that I am in love with... right in front of me.

Hey!

Are you honestly looking for her to protect her?!

Sam Nom.

What did you say?

Hong Sam Nom. She's at the palace.

She got sold off by the roughnecks to pay off the debt.

I only heard that.

I'm going to treat you as the most precious woman.

Is that okay with you?

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♬ If you call for my love ♬

♬ I will be brave ♬

♬ Because you are embodied in the petals which are frozen ♬

♬ On the day that you come to me in the blowing wind ♬

♬ Don't brush past me so that ♬