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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:06,020 --> 00:00:08,510 THIS DRAMA IS FICTIONAL AND ALL CHARACTERS, ORGANIZATIONS, 2 00:00:08,510 --> 00:00:10,853 AND EVENTS ARE UNRELATED TO HISTORICAL EVENTS. 3 00:00:14,765 --> 00:00:17,005 No, I didn't mean that! 4 00:00:26,244 --> 00:00:28,485 I can't help but take the last step. 5 00:00:40,094 --> 00:00:41,164 He's fast. 6 00:00:42,395 --> 00:00:44,594 - What is it? - I should ask you the same thing. 7 00:00:44,764 --> 00:00:47,664 I thought the moonlight was enough to set the mood while having drinks, 8 00:00:47,664 --> 00:00:48,965 so I blew out the candle. 9 00:00:51,344 --> 00:00:55,215 I was going to clear my throat before we started drinking for real. 10 00:00:55,573 --> 00:00:57,575 You can consider it a warm-up. 11 00:00:59,414 --> 00:01:00,474 Like this. 12 00:01:02,044 --> 00:01:03,685 What are you doing? Darn it. 13 00:01:03,944 --> 00:01:06,554 Did you not want to warm-up each other's vocal cords? 14 00:01:07,084 --> 00:01:09,684 What a cunning jerk. Did he do that on purpose? 15 00:01:11,795 --> 00:01:13,194 No, there's no way. 16 00:01:15,265 --> 00:01:16,664 Now that we've warmed up our throats, 17 00:01:16,664 --> 00:01:18,395 you should start drinking in earnest, My Queen. 18 00:01:20,494 --> 00:01:21,535 Gosh. 19 00:01:22,134 --> 00:01:23,834 It's no fun to drink alone. 20 00:01:25,574 --> 00:01:27,545 I did not think about that. 21 00:01:28,944 --> 00:01:29,974 Here. 22 00:01:37,854 --> 00:01:39,455 Thanks to the warm-up exercises, 23 00:01:39,455 --> 00:01:41,384 the drink goes down very smoothly. 24 00:01:41,884 --> 00:01:44,455 What? What was I doing until now? 25 00:01:46,625 --> 00:01:49,194 Here. Drink up. 26 00:01:51,235 --> 00:01:53,964 You should also drink too, My Queen. 27 00:01:54,235 --> 00:01:56,005 The king must drink first. 28 00:01:56,265 --> 00:01:58,205 The queen must drink first. 29 00:01:58,834 --> 00:02:00,705 He has changed his strategy. 30 00:02:01,175 --> 00:02:03,944 I know what's inside that dark soul of yours. 31 00:02:06,045 --> 00:02:08,714 Then how about we each have a drink... 32 00:02:08,714 --> 00:02:11,084 and go to bed since it has been a long day? 33 00:02:11,654 --> 00:02:13,584 What are you saying? We're just getting started. 34 00:02:14,725 --> 00:02:15,825 Don't be like that. 35 00:02:15,825 --> 00:02:19,395 Here we go. Be manly and lovely and drink it all in one shot. 36 00:02:19,895 --> 00:02:20,925 One shot. 37 00:02:23,665 --> 00:02:25,464 I am a light sleeper, 38 00:02:25,464 --> 00:02:26,934 so keep your distance while we sleep. 39 00:02:27,395 --> 00:02:29,705 What kind of game is he playing at with that nonsense? 40 00:02:41,445 --> 00:02:44,885 WIN DURING THE DAY AND FADE AT NIGHT 41 00:02:50,184 --> 00:02:52,594 The truth behind the king, known for his love of alcohol and women... 42 00:02:55,524 --> 00:02:57,765 The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty are nothing but tabloids. 43 00:02:58,334 --> 00:02:59,494 I was scared for no reason. 44 00:03:00,094 --> 00:03:02,534 However, I shouldn't put my guard down. 45 00:03:06,975 --> 00:03:08,645 I'm finally putting to use... 46 00:03:08,645 --> 00:03:10,475 the granny knot I learned in the Army. 47 00:03:11,415 --> 00:03:14,214 If he wants to take it off, he will have to cut it off. 48 00:03:14,445 --> 00:03:15,445 Okay. 49 00:03:20,314 --> 00:03:22,584 That selfish king. 50 00:03:22,584 --> 00:03:24,455 He's sleeping alone on the soft bedding. 51 00:03:35,404 --> 00:03:37,034 Goodness, My Queen. 52 00:03:37,575 --> 00:03:39,804 I know how you feel, 53 00:03:40,004 --> 00:03:42,244 but I would just like to sleep tonight. 54 00:03:42,404 --> 00:03:44,844 It's not like that. I was raised with care, 55 00:03:44,844 --> 00:03:46,675 so I can't sleep on the bare floor. 56 00:03:47,075 --> 00:03:48,385 Give me one of these. 57 00:03:49,244 --> 00:03:50,684 I cannot sleep... 58 00:03:50,684 --> 00:03:52,885 if I have less than three layers of bedding. 59 00:03:55,154 --> 00:03:57,284 I am sure you were not raised with more care than a king. 60 00:04:02,124 --> 00:04:03,425 He's trying to distort history. 61 00:04:03,425 --> 00:04:04,665 He's nothing but the Woodcutter Prince of Ganghwa Island. 62 00:04:23,444 --> 00:04:24,454 Gosh. 63 00:04:27,624 --> 00:04:29,155 I hope he gets sleep paralysis. 64 00:04:33,994 --> 00:04:37,064 Since things turned out this way, I'll be on night watch. 65 00:04:38,965 --> 00:04:41,764 I'm reminded of the Army in more aspects than one tonight. 66 00:04:55,814 --> 00:04:59,115 EPISODE 2: NOBODY KNOWS 67 00:05:57,244 --> 00:05:59,374 Are you awake, Your Highness? 68 00:05:59,374 --> 00:06:00,915 Darn it. 69 00:06:01,785 --> 00:06:03,985 I was hoping I wasn't, but I guess I'm still here. 70 00:06:06,485 --> 00:06:09,785 What does it feel like to greet the first day as Queen? 71 00:06:10,684 --> 00:06:11,824 It feels like poop. 72 00:06:13,894 --> 00:06:14,925 Oh, my. 73 00:06:17,835 --> 00:06:18,994 My granny knot. 74 00:06:23,764 --> 00:06:25,835 Did you lose something again? 75 00:06:26,105 --> 00:06:28,345 - I will search high and low... - No! 76 00:06:29,845 --> 00:06:33,545 I'm sure I untied it in my sleep because I felt uncomfortable. Right? 77 00:07:14,925 --> 00:07:15,925 Your Majesty. 78 00:07:21,194 --> 00:07:23,525 When did you arrive at Huijeongjeon Hall? 79 00:07:23,894 --> 00:07:26,365 I apologize for not escorting you. 80 00:07:27,165 --> 00:07:30,634 I did not want to wake the Queen, so I left the room quietly. 81 00:07:31,605 --> 00:07:34,074 Did you have a nightmare again? 82 00:07:36,374 --> 00:07:38,944 The Queen must not lose sleep because of me. 83 00:07:39,345 --> 00:07:41,115 It is her first day as queen. 84 00:07:41,585 --> 00:07:45,814 I will serve you Arabian jasmine tea tonight so that you can sleep well. 85 00:07:48,824 --> 00:07:53,394 The Queen must be greeting the ladies of the court right now. 86 00:07:53,595 --> 00:07:56,165 I heard they just left. 87 00:07:56,725 --> 00:08:00,035 I am curious to see how the Queen appears from now on. 88 00:08:05,835 --> 00:08:07,975 I get that yesterday was the wedding, 89 00:08:08,244 --> 00:08:10,775 but why am I busy as soon as I woke up today? 90 00:08:10,845 --> 00:08:12,915 You have the johyeonrye where you must go and greet... 91 00:08:12,915 --> 00:08:14,985 the Grand Queen Dowager and the Queen Dowager, 92 00:08:15,285 --> 00:08:18,314 and the celebration ceremony where the royal court officials greet you. 93 00:08:18,554 --> 00:08:20,715 After you complete the official wedding ceremonies... 94 00:08:20,715 --> 00:08:22,485 Is that when the royal marriage ends? 95 00:08:22,624 --> 00:08:25,894 No. His Majesty must proclaim the message to announce... 96 00:08:25,894 --> 00:08:27,095 your investiture as the queen. 97 00:08:29,324 --> 00:08:31,835 It's a never-ending wedding. 98 00:08:32,865 --> 00:08:36,065 Hold on. The Grand Queen Dowager is... 99 00:08:36,065 --> 00:08:39,235 Grand Queen Dowager ordered it. 100 00:08:39,235 --> 00:08:42,644 If I fill the lake with water, it means I will be crossing her. 101 00:08:47,115 --> 00:08:49,144 What kind of person is the Grand Queen Dowager? 102 00:08:49,615 --> 00:08:50,945 The Grand Queen Dowager... 103 00:08:51,115 --> 00:08:53,855 is an elder who is also from the Andong Kim clan, just like you, 104 00:08:54,185 --> 00:08:57,325 and the Queen Dowager is from the Pungyang Jo clan. 105 00:08:59,154 --> 00:09:01,894 So my mother-in-law and grandmother-in-law are rivals. 106 00:09:01,965 --> 00:09:04,634 And I, the queen, is in the same line as my grandmother-in-law. 107 00:09:04,994 --> 00:09:06,935 I'm sure I'll be able to tell when I see them, right? 108 00:09:06,935 --> 00:09:09,164 The person who looks older will be the Grand Queen Dowager. 109 00:09:10,134 --> 00:09:11,274 What else? 110 00:09:12,975 --> 00:09:16,605 This is really important to me, so tell me everything you know. Okay? 111 00:09:17,445 --> 00:09:19,815 She is Lord Kim Jwa Geun sister, 112 00:09:19,815 --> 00:09:23,544 and she has never set foot outside of the palace once she entered it. 113 00:09:23,644 --> 00:09:24,914 - Also... - Stop. 114 00:09:28,154 --> 00:09:30,725 No, the palanquin. Stop! 115 00:09:31,294 --> 00:09:34,024 - Stop! - Stop. 116 00:09:38,565 --> 00:09:39,735 Go back. 117 00:09:40,365 --> 00:09:42,735 Go in reverse. 118 00:09:43,205 --> 00:09:44,874 Go in reverse. 119 00:09:50,445 --> 00:09:51,475 That is enough. 120 00:09:58,884 --> 00:10:01,254 Something more important just came up. 121 00:10:34,254 --> 00:10:38,325 Did you lose your way because the palace is complicated? 122 00:10:42,764 --> 00:10:45,695 It's nice to meet you. What's your name? 123 00:10:50,504 --> 00:10:51,504 Goodness. 124 00:10:52,735 --> 00:10:54,874 I'm not used to this body yet. 125 00:10:58,315 --> 00:11:00,845 Your luxurious aura is uncommon. 126 00:11:02,284 --> 00:11:03,815 Are you a part of the royal family too? 127 00:11:03,815 --> 00:11:06,955 Are you a princess or something? 128 00:11:08,424 --> 00:11:09,555 I apologize. 129 00:11:09,955 --> 00:11:12,894 If my behaviour was arrogant and bothered you, 130 00:11:13,055 --> 00:11:14,394 please forgive me, Your Highness. 131 00:11:14,965 --> 00:11:17,695 No. What I'm trying to say is... 132 00:11:17,695 --> 00:11:18,695 Your Highness. 133 00:11:19,294 --> 00:11:21,664 You walk so fast. How did you get here already? 134 00:11:22,805 --> 00:11:23,965 Hello. 135 00:11:26,235 --> 00:11:27,605 Do you know her? 136 00:11:29,004 --> 00:11:31,445 She is Lady Hwa Jin of the Jo clan... 137 00:11:31,445 --> 00:11:33,345 who is becoming the king's royal concubine. 138 00:11:34,884 --> 00:11:36,485 I understand that she is the Queen, 139 00:11:36,485 --> 00:11:38,115 but is she not insulting you too much? 140 00:11:38,115 --> 00:11:39,654 She keeps twisting her words. 141 00:11:39,654 --> 00:11:41,855 There are rumours within the palace that she is the one... 142 00:11:41,855 --> 00:11:43,455 who pushed you into the lake. 143 00:11:43,455 --> 00:11:46,595 I am certain that the rumours that the Queen lost her memory are false. 144 00:11:47,195 --> 00:11:48,664 - You must be careful. - You must be careful. 145 00:11:57,404 --> 00:12:01,305 I have spent a lot of time with many women, 146 00:12:01,305 --> 00:12:03,105 so I am able to tell a lot by seeing their physiognomy. 147 00:12:04,075 --> 00:12:05,644 You are... How should I put it? 148 00:12:08,144 --> 00:12:09,284 You're a good person. 149 00:12:12,955 --> 00:12:15,725 I guess you and her don't have a good history with each other, 150 00:12:15,985 --> 00:12:17,524 but shall we start again? 151 00:12:17,855 --> 00:12:19,455 I like you. 152 00:12:21,565 --> 00:12:22,624 Let's be friends. 153 00:12:27,394 --> 00:12:29,404 Did you decide to change your strategy? 154 00:12:30,634 --> 00:12:31,705 My strategy? 155 00:12:32,674 --> 00:12:35,575 I found out what kind of place this is thanks to you. 156 00:12:36,205 --> 00:12:38,615 The reality that I have entered the palace has finally sunk in. 157 00:12:38,615 --> 00:12:42,744 No. It seems you have misunderstood what I am saying. 158 00:12:42,744 --> 00:12:44,754 - I... - I am sorry, but I must go. 159 00:12:48,055 --> 00:12:49,124 Your Majesty. 160 00:12:50,355 --> 00:12:51,654 - Your Majesty. - Your Majesty. 161 00:12:52,154 --> 00:12:55,264 I went to the royal villa, but you were not there. 162 00:12:55,264 --> 00:12:58,164 I also went to greet you, but you were not there. 163 00:12:58,164 --> 00:13:00,634 Oh, my. We must have crossed paths. 164 00:13:01,565 --> 00:13:03,004 We were thinking the same thing. 165 00:13:05,805 --> 00:13:08,705 If she's the royal concubine, then she's Cheoljong's second wife? 166 00:13:09,644 --> 00:13:10,904 I shouldn't have gone into this body. 167 00:13:10,945 --> 00:13:12,615 I should've gone into that one. 168 00:13:14,575 --> 00:13:18,014 I am trembling in fear over the jealousy in Her Highness' eyes. 169 00:13:23,754 --> 00:13:25,654 Why don't you get a room? 170 00:13:26,624 --> 00:13:27,654 My Queen. 171 00:13:28,225 --> 00:13:31,494 I would like you to rush the investiture of the Royal Concubine. 172 00:13:35,034 --> 00:13:36,565 That's too bad. 173 00:13:36,565 --> 00:13:39,504 I'm too busy to take care of the investiture of the Royal Concubine. 174 00:13:39,504 --> 00:13:40,774 It is a royal command. 175 00:13:42,874 --> 00:13:44,874 I hope polygamy gets ruined. 176 00:13:47,345 --> 00:13:48,485 Your Highness. 177 00:13:48,744 --> 00:13:51,815 The ladies of the court are waiting for you... 178 00:13:52,615 --> 00:13:53,815 Your Majesty. 179 00:13:56,424 --> 00:13:58,424 I have an important meeting. Bye. 180 00:14:05,994 --> 00:14:07,034 What on earth... 181 00:14:08,735 --> 00:14:09,764 Your Highness. 182 00:14:14,174 --> 00:14:15,805 That must have scared you. 183 00:14:18,345 --> 00:14:19,345 Hwa Jin. 184 00:14:20,414 --> 00:14:22,744 I will finally be able to call you my wife. 185 00:14:24,215 --> 00:14:27,215 Now, I will be living in the palace with you. 186 00:14:28,014 --> 00:14:29,955 You deserve a proper wedding. 187 00:14:30,154 --> 00:14:33,654 But actually, a eunuch saw you in front of the lake. 188 00:14:35,124 --> 00:14:37,465 They are trying to frame you for what happened at the lake. 189 00:14:38,024 --> 00:14:39,735 So I had to rush the selection process. 190 00:14:40,865 --> 00:14:43,134 I only went there as I was surprised to hear... 191 00:14:43,134 --> 00:14:44,504 a loud noise at the lake. 192 00:14:45,034 --> 00:14:46,404 Do not worry. 193 00:14:46,835 --> 00:14:48,475 She will not be able to harm you... 194 00:14:48,475 --> 00:14:50,174 even if she is from the Andong Kim clan. 195 00:14:57,685 --> 00:15:00,455 No. I will make sure that she does nothing about this. 196 00:15:01,185 --> 00:15:03,524 I will protect you with everything I have. 197 00:15:05,624 --> 00:15:06,624 Your Majesty. 198 00:15:07,754 --> 00:15:10,225 By the way, it seems to me I do not have much to offer. 199 00:15:11,225 --> 00:15:12,994 I am only a puppet on the throne. 200 00:15:12,994 --> 00:15:14,904 And I have an older brother who is a worry wart... 201 00:15:15,205 --> 00:15:17,034 and a friend who likes to have fun. 202 00:15:17,365 --> 00:15:18,404 And I have... 203 00:15:20,105 --> 00:15:21,575 a beautiful woman. 204 00:15:28,014 --> 00:15:29,144 You are a rich man. 205 00:15:31,544 --> 00:15:35,124 I vouched for your whereabouts of that night. 206 00:15:35,124 --> 00:15:36,355 Do not worry. 207 00:15:50,664 --> 00:15:52,935 What? Which one is the Grand Queen Dowager? 208 00:15:52,935 --> 00:15:54,945 Offer your greetings, Your Highness. 209 00:15:55,874 --> 00:15:57,244 Darn it. Whatever. 210 00:15:58,144 --> 00:16:02,744 I hope your night was peaceful, Grand Queen Dowager. 211 00:16:10,654 --> 00:16:13,894 You have gotten so young over the night. 212 00:16:13,894 --> 00:16:15,465 It seemed you have regained your youth. 213 00:16:15,465 --> 00:16:18,195 It almost fooled me that you were the Queen Dowager. 214 00:16:18,894 --> 00:16:20,065 That wench. 215 00:16:21,065 --> 00:16:22,435 Is that so? 216 00:16:23,235 --> 00:16:25,404 All my hard work paid off. 217 00:16:26,335 --> 00:16:28,475 Great. That was smooth. 218 00:16:28,805 --> 00:16:31,605 You were in such a tragic accident. 219 00:16:31,975 --> 00:16:35,744 My gosh. It seems to me that you have not made a full recovery. 220 00:16:36,414 --> 00:16:38,014 Can you not tell? 221 00:16:38,414 --> 00:16:41,055 That is how the perfect queen ought to look. 222 00:16:41,055 --> 00:16:42,725 She is sharp like before. 223 00:16:44,055 --> 00:16:45,124 I see. 224 00:16:45,654 --> 00:16:47,924 Gosh, yes. You are right. 225 00:16:49,664 --> 00:16:52,794 They're getting on each other's nerves while smiling at each other. 226 00:16:53,264 --> 00:16:54,695 I should stay on my toes. 227 00:16:55,305 --> 00:16:58,475 Now, all that remains is your effort to produce an heir. 228 00:16:59,735 --> 00:17:03,244 I have learned about this secret tip on getting blessed with a prince... 229 00:17:03,244 --> 00:17:05,575 which has been passed down over generations at the palace. 230 00:17:07,974 --> 00:17:09,015 Is that so? 231 00:17:10,144 --> 00:17:13,285 This is what you do when you are spending the night with the king, 232 00:17:13,285 --> 00:17:15,585 When he is lying down on his back, 233 00:17:15,585 --> 00:17:16,624 you can... 234 00:17:33,634 --> 00:17:36,174 She's by far the worst in-law ever. 235 00:17:38,105 --> 00:17:41,674 And at this very critical moment, you can... 236 00:17:41,674 --> 00:17:44,144 Mother, I will take care of that myself. 237 00:17:51,454 --> 00:17:52,894 I couldn't hold it in anymore. 238 00:17:53,424 --> 00:17:57,295 Well, I am well-knowledgeable in that area. 239 00:18:07,204 --> 00:18:08,275 Right. 240 00:18:08,575 --> 00:18:12,315 You took a lot of bridal lessons to be a good wife to him. 241 00:18:12,815 --> 00:18:15,115 I am sure you are well-prepared for it. 242 00:18:16,245 --> 00:18:17,444 I see. 243 00:18:17,914 --> 00:18:21,615 I must have overstepped. 244 00:18:24,355 --> 00:18:26,924 You don't like it when your daughter-in-law is unsophisticated. 245 00:18:28,224 --> 00:18:31,325 But it's nice to see when your granddaughter-in-law is. 246 00:18:47,845 --> 00:18:48,914 My gosh. 247 00:18:48,914 --> 00:18:51,384 These are so long. What a creative way to kill someone. 248 00:18:51,954 --> 00:18:53,154 My neck hurts. 249 00:18:54,184 --> 00:18:55,755 You seem very tired. 250 00:18:56,384 --> 00:18:57,424 Right. 251 00:18:57,424 --> 00:18:59,624 We did drink a bit too much last night. 252 00:19:00,595 --> 00:19:02,394 That was nothing. 253 00:19:02,995 --> 00:19:04,825 The court officials must be waiting for us. 254 00:19:04,825 --> 00:19:06,234 Let us go in. 255 00:19:16,805 --> 00:19:19,045 INJEONGJEON HALL 256 00:19:50,845 --> 00:19:53,815 Chief State Councillor Kim Byung Hak. 257 00:19:57,414 --> 00:19:59,315 Congratulations. 258 00:20:05,124 --> 00:20:07,894 Left State Councillor Kim Seok Geun. 259 00:20:07,894 --> 00:20:09,365 Congratulations. 260 00:20:10,825 --> 00:20:13,835 Minister of War Kim Chang Hyuk. 261 00:20:14,234 --> 00:20:15,704 Congratulations. 262 00:20:15,704 --> 00:20:17,335 They are all Kims. 263 00:20:18,305 --> 00:20:21,105 So these are the famous trio of the Andong Kim clan. 264 00:20:23,505 --> 00:20:25,674 With the help of the Grand Queen Dowager and the Queen, 265 00:20:25,674 --> 00:20:28,845 they collected taxes under all kinds of excuses... 266 00:20:28,845 --> 00:20:30,345 which caused the people to have a hard time. 267 00:20:30,684 --> 00:20:32,755 In today's world, it's equivalent to military corruption, 268 00:20:32,755 --> 00:20:34,654 real estate corruption, and tax evasion corruption. 269 00:20:34,654 --> 00:20:36,484 They were corrupt in every way possible. 270 00:20:36,484 --> 00:20:38,124 In other words, they were the corrupt trio, 271 00:20:38,124 --> 00:20:40,654 the symbol of corrupt politicians that ruined the Joseon Dynasty. 272 00:20:40,654 --> 00:20:42,065 The Andong Kim clan. 273 00:20:44,424 --> 00:20:47,495 Right State Councillor Jo Man Hong. 274 00:20:51,664 --> 00:20:53,535 Congratulations. 275 00:20:54,775 --> 00:20:57,944 Minister of Personnel Jo Deok Moon. 276 00:20:58,674 --> 00:21:00,245 Congratulations. 277 00:21:00,815 --> 00:21:02,644 I see. The Pungyang Jo clan. 278 00:21:03,285 --> 00:21:05,484 This clan that centered around the Queen Dowager is famous too. 279 00:21:05,914 --> 00:21:07,515 When the son of the Queen Dowager, Heonjong, was the king, 280 00:21:07,515 --> 00:21:09,525 they reaped the benefits. And when Heonjong passed away, 281 00:21:09,525 --> 00:21:11,555 Kim So Yong of the Andong Kim clan became the queen, 282 00:21:11,555 --> 00:21:12,855 they lost all of their power. 283 00:21:14,755 --> 00:21:17,525 There are more than just these minnows. 284 00:21:17,924 --> 00:21:19,335 The big names in this era. 285 00:21:19,335 --> 00:21:22,664 Training Commander Kim Jwa Geun. 286 00:21:24,505 --> 00:21:26,575 Congratulations, Your Majesty... 287 00:21:27,105 --> 00:21:28,575 and Your Highness. 288 00:21:29,305 --> 00:21:31,105 The real power behind the Kim clan. 289 00:21:33,045 --> 00:21:35,845 I would like to report one thing as we celebrate... 290 00:21:35,845 --> 00:21:37,884 the royal wedding. 291 00:21:40,154 --> 00:21:41,214 What is it? 292 00:21:41,555 --> 00:21:43,755 The Royal Guard Commander looks after your safety. 293 00:21:44,684 --> 00:21:47,924 I would like to recommend your father-in-law, Kim Mun Geun. 294 00:21:50,124 --> 00:21:51,664 My father-in-law? 295 00:21:52,234 --> 00:21:53,295 Yes. 296 00:21:56,164 --> 00:21:58,505 It is an important appointment. 297 00:21:59,075 --> 00:22:02,174 It was out of Her Highness' concerns about your safety. 298 00:22:02,904 --> 00:22:05,144 I apologize for not bringing this up sooner. 299 00:22:06,615 --> 00:22:08,615 Is that your request? 300 00:22:08,984 --> 00:22:10,414 I have no idea. But... 301 00:22:10,984 --> 00:22:13,414 I want to be on the winner's side. 302 00:22:14,555 --> 00:22:17,525 All I care about, alive or dead, is your safety. 303 00:22:17,855 --> 00:22:20,525 To ensure your safety, I even stayed up all night. 304 00:22:22,865 --> 00:22:24,825 Oh, no. What a sly woman. 305 00:22:28,434 --> 00:22:31,134 I see. I will consider it. 306 00:22:31,265 --> 00:22:32,775 The Grand Queen Dowager... 307 00:22:32,775 --> 00:22:35,674 was very satisfied with Her Highness' request. 308 00:22:36,374 --> 00:22:38,374 Currently, my older brother, Prince Yeongpyeong, 309 00:22:38,374 --> 00:22:39,745 holds the position. 310 00:22:39,745 --> 00:22:41,745 Give me some time to consider it. 311 00:22:41,745 --> 00:22:44,384 Your safety is the most important matter at hand. 312 00:22:46,555 --> 00:22:49,755 Please understand that we would like to expedite the appointment. 313 00:22:50,855 --> 00:22:52,194 Your Majesty. 314 00:23:11,105 --> 00:23:14,845 Your love for me is endless. 315 00:23:15,714 --> 00:23:19,285 Then, I will proceed with it with your approval. 316 00:23:22,585 --> 00:23:24,025 Kim Jwa Geun, 317 00:23:24,025 --> 00:23:26,124 who is powerful beyond the king. 318 00:23:26,755 --> 00:23:29,894 He's the real boss of the court. 319 00:23:33,095 --> 00:23:35,065 I totally need some popcorn for this. 320 00:23:37,865 --> 00:23:39,904 - Your Highness. - Your Highness. 321 00:23:58,795 --> 00:24:01,454 Sorry about that. Please continue. 322 00:24:04,194 --> 00:24:08,335 My Queen seems tired. How about we wrap up the ceremony here? 323 00:24:08,765 --> 00:24:12,374 Spending the night together is a divine act to conceive an heir. 324 00:24:12,575 --> 00:24:14,934 It should never be for your own pleasure. 325 00:24:15,234 --> 00:24:17,845 However, I lost my prudence last night. 326 00:24:19,015 --> 00:24:22,045 A loving, happy marriage is nothing to be frowned upon. 327 00:24:22,045 --> 00:24:23,245 Is that so? 328 00:24:23,414 --> 00:24:24,944 What's this guy talking about? 329 00:24:25,585 --> 00:24:27,914 Then we shall end the ceremony here. 330 00:24:28,154 --> 00:24:32,795 - Thank you, Your Majesty. - Thank you, Your Majesty. 331 00:24:37,424 --> 00:24:39,035 You were just bluffing, right? 332 00:24:39,765 --> 00:24:41,194 What do you mean? 333 00:24:41,795 --> 00:24:43,734 Nothing happened last night. 334 00:24:43,734 --> 00:24:47,105 This makes me sad. I understand you drank, 335 00:24:47,575 --> 00:24:50,075 but how could you forget what happened on our wedding night? 336 00:24:51,704 --> 00:24:52,745 What are you saying? 337 00:24:52,815 --> 00:24:54,015 However, I do understand. 338 00:24:54,245 --> 00:24:57,384 You recently suffered from amnesia, so that could be why. 339 00:24:58,515 --> 00:25:00,984 Impossible. There's no way that happened. 340 00:25:04,184 --> 00:25:05,654 You passed the test. 341 00:25:06,795 --> 00:25:08,825 "Test"? What test? 342 00:25:08,825 --> 00:25:11,995 The virginity test to make sure you bleed on your marital bed. 343 00:25:13,365 --> 00:25:15,164 Anyhow, I have other matters to tend to. 344 00:25:19,234 --> 00:25:22,845 Hey, wait. Can we finish this conversation? 345 00:25:22,845 --> 00:25:25,874 Your Highness, let us take you back to your chamber. 346 00:25:28,414 --> 00:25:31,085 Don't worry, Jang Bong Hwan. He's obviously lying. 347 00:25:31,345 --> 00:25:34,484 Hey, think about it. You'd know if it actually happened. 348 00:25:34,884 --> 00:25:36,555 There's no way that happened. 349 00:25:39,124 --> 00:25:42,124 Of course, he doesn't want people to know that he lacks stamina. 350 00:25:42,295 --> 00:25:44,825 And it seems that he has a habit of distorting history. 351 00:25:44,825 --> 00:25:47,095 Still, must he be so calculating? 352 00:25:47,095 --> 00:25:48,904 And what's with that test thing? He even made that up? 353 00:25:52,204 --> 00:25:53,275 Stop for a second. 354 00:25:55,505 --> 00:25:56,874 Can I ask you something? 355 00:25:59,615 --> 00:26:03,515 Is it possible for women to not know after doing it? 356 00:26:03,714 --> 00:26:04,884 "It"? 357 00:26:05,085 --> 00:26:07,454 What exactly are you referring to, Your Highness? 358 00:26:09,984 --> 00:26:11,424 She's obviously too young. 359 00:26:13,055 --> 00:26:15,325 And this court lady must be even more celibate than monks are. 360 00:26:17,624 --> 00:26:19,964 I don't think anyone here can answer my question. 361 00:26:23,664 --> 00:26:24,865 Oh, my goodness! 362 00:26:39,855 --> 00:26:42,624 - Is that kid crying because of me? - Of course not, Your Highness. 363 00:26:42,624 --> 00:26:44,825 The wind is cold. Let me close the window for you. 364 00:26:44,825 --> 00:26:46,995 - What? I'm sweating right now. - It is very cold. 365 00:26:46,995 --> 00:26:48,224 - It's hot in here! - You will catch a cold. 366 00:26:48,224 --> 00:26:49,624 I feel hot right now! 367 00:26:49,724 --> 00:26:50,825 Let us go. 368 00:26:53,964 --> 00:26:57,365 What that punk, Cheoljong said keeps bothering me. 369 00:27:09,799 --> 00:27:11,468 It is safe for you to eat, Your Highness. 370 00:27:13,269 --> 00:27:14,739 Now that I have seen the Queen, 371 00:27:14,868 --> 00:27:17,809 I am certain that something is wrong with her. 372 00:27:17,908 --> 00:27:19,079 How should I put this? 373 00:27:21,249 --> 00:27:23,049 Shall I say she is too brazen? 374 00:27:23,279 --> 00:27:25,118 She did have a bold side to her, 375 00:27:25,118 --> 00:27:28,249 but she was never that blindly brazen and fearless. 376 00:27:28,349 --> 00:27:31,688 She lost her poise even during the ceremony. 377 00:27:31,688 --> 00:27:34,128 I must teach her to behave herself. 378 00:27:34,359 --> 00:27:37,128 There is no need for us to give the others something to prey on. 379 00:27:38,529 --> 00:27:39,898 About Jo Hwa Jin... 380 00:27:40,368 --> 00:27:43,499 Are you sure she was with His Majesty that night? 381 00:27:43,698 --> 00:27:46,708 Yes, I verified everything. 382 00:27:47,009 --> 00:27:49,839 She entered the palace about 15 minutes... 383 00:27:49,839 --> 00:27:51,509 after the accident took place. 384 00:27:51,779 --> 00:27:55,749 It cannot serve as proof that she did not try to harm Her Majesty, 385 00:27:56,249 --> 00:27:58,319 but they will try to use it as evidence. 386 00:27:59,148 --> 00:28:00,819 It is a mystery. 387 00:28:01,349 --> 00:28:03,958 If it was not her, who did such a thing? 388 00:28:06,029 --> 00:28:07,989 Do you think that someone else is involved? 389 00:28:08,458 --> 00:28:09,599 Perhaps. 390 00:28:10,158 --> 00:28:13,368 However, it does not matter who did it. 391 00:28:15,698 --> 00:28:18,638 Who do we need it to be? That is more important. 392 00:28:20,109 --> 00:28:22,239 Who do we need it to be? 393 00:28:22,239 --> 00:28:23,478 If we point to a deer... 394 00:28:24,109 --> 00:28:27,279 and say that it is a horse, then it shall be a horse. 395 00:28:27,549 --> 00:28:32,618 And in our case, that deer may truly become a horse down the road. 396 00:28:33,218 --> 00:28:36,359 All right. Forget about such political affairs for a moment... 397 00:28:36,359 --> 00:28:38,188 and have some food, Your Highness. 398 00:28:39,728 --> 00:28:42,958 Since you are making sure that I always eat well, 399 00:28:42,958 --> 00:28:46,368 I have no choice but to take excellent care of my health. 400 00:28:46,368 --> 00:28:48,968 I will never let anyone or anything harm your health. 401 00:28:50,339 --> 00:28:51,368 Have some food. 402 00:29:06,218 --> 00:29:09,418 "I hereby give the senior first-rank in the Internal Court..." 403 00:29:09,418 --> 00:29:10,819 "to Jo Hwa Jin, the daughter..." 404 00:29:10,918 --> 00:29:13,759 "of Royal Secretariat Jo Dae Su from the Pungyang Jo clan." 405 00:29:14,158 --> 00:29:17,458 "She is also given the title of Royal Noble Consort Eui..." 406 00:29:17,458 --> 00:29:19,829 "because of her beauty and righteousness..." 407 00:29:19,829 --> 00:29:21,468 The Pungyang Jo clan. 408 00:29:21,799 --> 00:29:23,868 Their families are rivals, and so are they. 409 00:29:23,868 --> 00:29:26,438 Did she really push Kim So Yong into the lake? 410 00:29:27,368 --> 00:29:28,769 She's dangerous, 411 00:29:29,579 --> 00:29:30,739 so I find her intriguing. 412 00:29:33,648 --> 00:29:35,579 I am much obliged, Your Highness. 413 00:29:38,118 --> 00:29:39,319 Let's get along. 414 00:29:43,418 --> 00:29:45,059 I should take the winner's side, 415 00:29:45,059 --> 00:29:47,458 but I can't keep my guard up in front of such beauty. 416 00:29:49,759 --> 00:29:50,859 Let's get along. 417 00:29:51,599 --> 00:29:55,128 You'll find out soon, but I'm perfect, except for the fact... 418 00:29:55,628 --> 00:29:56,898 that I have many flaws. 419 00:30:00,239 --> 00:30:02,309 Well, since we're family now, 420 00:30:02,309 --> 00:30:04,039 can I ask you something? 421 00:30:04,039 --> 00:30:05,948 I have no one else to ask. 422 00:30:06,109 --> 00:30:09,718 Since I am not wise enough, I am not sure if I can answer your question. 423 00:30:09,718 --> 00:30:12,918 Oh, it's about something you know very well. The King. 424 00:30:26,999 --> 00:30:29,868 Does he tend to bluff a lot? 425 00:30:31,539 --> 00:30:33,539 I heard girls talk about all sorts of stuff. 426 00:30:34,039 --> 00:30:37,009 And that being said, the King... 427 00:30:37,009 --> 00:30:38,309 tends to fade at night. 428 00:30:39,079 --> 00:30:41,279 "Tends to fade at night"? 429 00:30:42,148 --> 00:30:44,279 I have never heard such an expression before. 430 00:30:44,279 --> 00:30:47,349 He wins during the day but fades at night. 431 00:30:49,218 --> 00:30:52,359 But he talked as if we had a steamy night together. 432 00:30:52,359 --> 00:30:55,228 - He has a tendency to distort... - Your Highness. 433 00:30:55,628 --> 00:30:58,359 With all due respect, I find this highly inappropriate. 434 00:30:58,728 --> 00:31:02,269 Oh, I'm sorry if I offended you. It just keeps bothering me. 435 00:31:03,339 --> 00:31:06,168 I still have a lot to do since I arrived only yesterday. 436 00:31:06,468 --> 00:31:09,208 Sorry I took up your time. Get going. 437 00:31:12,648 --> 00:31:13,708 I will be leaving then. 438 00:31:23,158 --> 00:31:27,029 One thing though. His Majesty is not like that. 439 00:31:37,269 --> 00:31:41,239 He's not like that? Are you saying he doesn't bluff? 440 00:31:41,839 --> 00:31:45,109 Or he doesn't fade at night? Which one is it? 441 00:31:48,908 --> 00:31:50,319 This is bothering me even more now! Gosh! 442 00:31:52,888 --> 00:31:54,049 My gosh. 443 00:33:43,498 --> 00:33:44,859 Thieves! 444 00:33:45,598 --> 00:33:47,498 There are thieves! 445 00:33:47,699 --> 00:33:49,668 Thieves! There are thieves! 446 00:33:50,239 --> 00:33:52,168 Thieves! 447 00:33:52,869 --> 00:33:54,609 Thieves! Over there! 448 00:33:57,779 --> 00:33:59,179 Thieves! 449 00:34:17,929 --> 00:34:20,369 Stop crying. Oh, no. 450 00:34:20,369 --> 00:34:21,429 Stop crying. Okay? 451 00:34:32,708 --> 00:34:34,909 My baby. My baby! 452 00:34:48,159 --> 00:34:49,159 No! 453 00:35:40,208 --> 00:35:41,279 Your Majesty. 454 00:35:45,719 --> 00:35:48,348 It was not in the secret storehouse I raided last night either. 455 00:35:48,949 --> 00:35:50,589 Seeing how it was not... 456 00:35:50,589 --> 00:35:52,958 at the most secretive place with the highest level of surveillance, 457 00:35:53,359 --> 00:35:55,859 is it possible that it is really hidden in the tiger's den? 458 00:35:56,958 --> 00:35:59,929 Your Majesty, the Queen is here to see you. 459 00:36:09,009 --> 00:36:11,208 I am very busy with state affairs. 460 00:36:11,208 --> 00:36:12,578 We're on the same page. 461 00:36:12,578 --> 00:36:13,949 That's what I wanted to talk about. 462 00:36:19,549 --> 00:36:22,489 You must be so busy that you're holding this upside down. 463 00:36:25,219 --> 00:36:28,058 I had my reasons. I was busy with my thoughts. 464 00:36:29,558 --> 00:36:31,799 Finish your thoughts. I'll wait. 465 00:36:45,478 --> 00:36:47,279 Why are you staring at me? 466 00:36:48,049 --> 00:36:49,049 You know, 467 00:36:49,748 --> 00:36:52,279 I was just thinking that you sure are trying so hard. 468 00:36:52,279 --> 00:36:56,049 Of course. As the king, I ought to look after state affairs. 469 00:36:56,418 --> 00:36:59,389 Is that jerk talking about "affairs" on purpose? 470 00:37:00,058 --> 00:37:02,288 I selected the Royal Concubine which you desperately wanted. 471 00:37:02,589 --> 00:37:04,328 You can start sleeping in your quarters. 472 00:37:04,328 --> 00:37:05,398 I shall. 473 00:37:08,268 --> 00:37:09,869 And you have nothing to tell me? 474 00:37:10,768 --> 00:37:12,739 You came here to see me. 475 00:37:12,739 --> 00:37:14,869 So you must have something to tell me. 476 00:37:16,609 --> 00:37:18,909 Let's be honest since it's just us here. 477 00:37:18,909 --> 00:37:19,949 Last night, we... 478 00:37:19,949 --> 00:37:21,949 We had a great time. 479 00:37:24,518 --> 00:37:27,589 Well, if that's how you're going to play it... 480 00:37:45,639 --> 00:37:46,639 My gosh. 481 00:37:47,139 --> 00:37:49,038 You are distracting me. 482 00:37:52,009 --> 00:37:53,378 If you don't want to talk about it, 483 00:37:53,378 --> 00:37:55,179 why don't we come up with our own hand signals? 484 00:37:55,179 --> 00:37:56,279 Like this one. 485 00:37:57,248 --> 00:37:58,378 What is that? 486 00:37:58,748 --> 00:38:01,989 This means whatever I'm saying is a lie. 487 00:38:02,389 --> 00:38:04,389 What do you think? It's not that hard. 488 00:38:10,998 --> 00:38:13,768 A king never lies. 489 00:38:15,569 --> 00:38:16,668 You can go now. 490 00:38:23,308 --> 00:38:24,839 My gosh. That's so annoying. 491 00:38:25,409 --> 00:38:27,449 He keeps insisting that something happened with such a straight face. 492 00:38:27,449 --> 00:38:30,319 Now, I'm starting to wonder if something really did happen. 493 00:38:31,819 --> 00:38:34,248 Your Highness, it was a tough day, was it not? 494 00:38:41,529 --> 00:38:44,228 My gosh. It tickles. 495 00:38:44,759 --> 00:38:46,498 Hey. My gosh. 496 00:38:46,969 --> 00:38:49,228 Gosh. It tickles. 497 00:38:56,339 --> 00:38:57,409 Your Highness. 498 00:38:57,679 --> 00:39:00,909 Starting today, we will begin your etiquette lessons. 499 00:39:01,179 --> 00:39:03,418 I'm quite well-mannered. 500 00:39:07,188 --> 00:39:10,659 It is a crash course on palace etiquette. 501 00:39:12,989 --> 00:39:14,389 I don't want to. 502 00:39:20,029 --> 00:39:22,598 It is an order from the Grand Queen Dowager. 503 00:39:23,268 --> 00:39:24,339 Whatever the King meant by passing "the test"... 504 00:39:24,339 --> 00:39:25,799 can't be more important than going back. 505 00:39:26,069 --> 00:39:27,869 Winning the Grand Queen Dowager over comes first. 506 00:39:31,708 --> 00:39:33,909 You might not have guessed it, but I took etiquette lessons... 507 00:39:33,909 --> 00:39:36,148 in Cheonghak-dong at the age of four. 508 00:39:37,049 --> 00:39:40,788 Do you want to see how well-mannered a graduate can be? 509 00:39:49,159 --> 00:39:53,199 A woman of the royal family has the composure of Buddha. 510 00:40:00,208 --> 00:40:02,239 When she walks, she does not stir up the wind. 511 00:40:02,438 --> 00:40:04,339 The candle lights do not flicker. 512 00:40:22,728 --> 00:40:25,759 When she has her meal, she must not open her mouth wide... 513 00:40:26,228 --> 00:40:28,299 or take big bites of the food. 514 00:40:42,679 --> 00:40:45,018 Embroidery is the best way for a woman... 515 00:40:45,018 --> 00:40:46,489 to sort out her thoughts. 516 00:40:48,648 --> 00:40:51,188 Embroidery. That is her specialty. 517 00:41:01,498 --> 00:41:03,538 I'm not the one who's bad-mannered. You're overly well-mannered. 518 00:41:03,538 --> 00:41:04,869 You don't even want me to breathe, do you? 519 00:41:04,869 --> 00:41:06,139 This is worse than staying in Cheonghak-dong. 520 00:41:06,168 --> 00:41:07,239 Darn it. 521 00:41:16,348 --> 00:41:18,279 Gosh, how can I eat such a pretty meal? 522 00:41:19,148 --> 00:41:21,719 I should enjoy the meal with my eyes first. 523 00:41:22,918 --> 00:41:25,489 Is it just me? It sure looks like... 524 00:41:25,489 --> 00:41:27,159 you are enjoying it with your mouth. 525 00:41:31,228 --> 00:41:33,529 You used to love that. 526 00:41:35,398 --> 00:41:36,998 Hong Yeon, have one. Open wide. 527 00:41:48,748 --> 00:41:50,279 What is wrong, Your Highness? 528 00:41:56,989 --> 00:41:58,989 Was that Kim So Yong's memory? 529 00:42:00,328 --> 00:42:01,529 My heart... 530 00:42:03,659 --> 00:42:04,799 She has been poisoned. 531 00:42:04,799 --> 00:42:06,498 Call the royal physician now! 532 00:42:06,498 --> 00:42:07,668 - Your Highness. - Your Highness. 533 00:42:08,128 --> 00:42:09,969 - Please spit that out! - Your Highness. 534 00:42:10,398 --> 00:42:13,199 - Your Highness. - This isn't physical pain. 535 00:42:14,938 --> 00:42:19,109 Does this woman like Cheoljong? 536 00:42:32,119 --> 00:42:33,859 You should love me. 537 00:42:39,359 --> 00:42:40,529 His eyes. 538 00:42:41,628 --> 00:42:43,668 That's more than hatred. He despises her. 539 00:42:46,168 --> 00:42:47,409 Please, Your Highness. 540 00:42:53,478 --> 00:42:55,679 I enjoy the accompaniment more than the liquor. 541 00:42:56,009 --> 00:42:57,248 That is great. 542 00:42:57,378 --> 00:43:00,018 All the liquor here is yours. 543 00:43:00,018 --> 00:43:03,389 He had no intention to go through with our first night together. 544 00:43:03,458 --> 00:43:05,389 That's why he tried to make me drink. 545 00:43:05,859 --> 00:43:07,828 We were thinking the same thing. 546 00:43:08,889 --> 00:43:12,029 Now, all that remains is your effort to produce an heir. 547 00:43:12,029 --> 00:43:14,668 Please come to your senses, Your Highness. 548 00:43:14,668 --> 00:43:16,268 Bring her some water! 549 00:43:16,398 --> 00:43:17,398 In order to fool the Kim clan who was trying to... 550 00:43:17,398 --> 00:43:19,069 persuade him to sleep with her, 551 00:43:19,069 --> 00:43:21,869 Cheoljong lied. 552 00:43:28,409 --> 00:43:31,018 Hong Yeon. Nothing happened to me! 553 00:43:33,148 --> 00:43:35,319 It was bothering me like crazy. 554 00:43:35,319 --> 00:43:37,859 I trusted myself, but I can't trust that jerk. 555 00:43:37,859 --> 00:43:38,889 But... 556 00:43:42,659 --> 00:43:43,799 What are you all doing? 557 00:44:01,248 --> 00:44:04,949 More. Pull it up higher. 558 00:44:07,449 --> 00:44:10,859 This is how exhausting it is to maintain one's position. 559 00:44:10,958 --> 00:44:13,929 Appearing decrepit means that you have become weak. 560 00:44:14,159 --> 00:44:16,558 If you do this twice a day, 561 00:44:16,558 --> 00:44:19,429 you can prevent your wrinkles from getting deeper. 562 00:44:19,958 --> 00:44:23,569 I see. You work so hard. 563 00:44:23,998 --> 00:44:25,699 But what brings you here? 564 00:44:26,239 --> 00:44:28,469 After receiving the etiquette class you have ordered, 565 00:44:28,469 --> 00:44:31,009 I have had a deep realization regarding how I should act... 566 00:44:31,009 --> 00:44:32,609 as the queen. 567 00:44:33,239 --> 00:44:34,679 That makes me happy. 568 00:44:36,478 --> 00:44:39,119 - That is enough. You can stop. - Yes, Your Highness. 569 00:44:46,359 --> 00:44:47,989 But last night, as I was in bed with His Majesty, 570 00:44:48,429 --> 00:44:50,728 I felt my energy waver, 571 00:44:50,728 --> 00:44:52,828 and I was unenthusiastic. 572 00:44:53,398 --> 00:44:55,869 I thought about why that could be, and I found the answer. 573 00:44:58,239 --> 00:45:00,839 Since all the water in every lake has been removed, 574 00:45:01,038 --> 00:45:03,308 the yin energy is weak here. 575 00:45:03,909 --> 00:45:05,739 I feel like if the lakes are filled with water again, 576 00:45:05,779 --> 00:45:07,779 I could bear a prince right away. 577 00:45:07,808 --> 00:45:08,978 That is unacceptable. 578 00:45:10,078 --> 00:45:13,378 - Darn it. - You almost died in the lake. 579 00:45:13,378 --> 00:45:15,319 If we were to do things properly, 580 00:45:15,319 --> 00:45:18,159 it would not be enough to punish all those who assist you with death. 581 00:45:18,418 --> 00:45:20,688 However, with such a joyous event like your wedding coming up, 582 00:45:20,688 --> 00:45:23,328 we thought there should not be any bloodshed, so we were gracious. 583 00:45:24,699 --> 00:45:28,628 If you wish to fill them up with water, let us do what we must. 584 00:45:29,029 --> 00:45:32,299 Hong Yeon, Court Lady Choi, and who else is there? 585 00:45:33,369 --> 00:45:36,938 Everyone who has responsibility will receive a severe punishment. 586 00:45:37,109 --> 00:45:40,078 She's savage. She's not your average grandmother. 587 00:45:41,148 --> 00:45:42,208 I will sleep with the King for three nights. 588 00:45:43,009 --> 00:45:44,578 I will sleep with the King... 589 00:45:44,648 --> 00:45:46,418 to conceive an heir as soon as possible. 590 00:45:47,418 --> 00:45:49,148 Could you fill the lakes with water as a gift for doing so? 591 00:45:49,449 --> 00:45:50,489 Seven days. 592 00:45:51,389 --> 00:45:52,458 Five days. 593 00:45:52,619 --> 00:45:55,659 Listen here. Give all those who assist the queen with a severe... 594 00:45:55,659 --> 00:45:56,688 Seven days. 595 00:45:57,299 --> 00:45:58,498 That is perfect. 596 00:45:59,058 --> 00:46:01,628 If you promise to fill the lakes with water after seven days, 597 00:46:01,628 --> 00:46:04,168 I will make sure to conceive a prince. 598 00:46:07,009 --> 00:46:10,179 Prince or not, all I need to do is leave. 599 00:46:30,359 --> 00:46:32,328 Royal Noble Consort Eui has come to see you. 600 00:46:37,699 --> 00:46:42,069 Goodness. You are as graceful as I have been told. 601 00:46:42,808 --> 00:46:47,049 His Majesty has a good eye for women. 602 00:46:47,808 --> 00:46:49,348 You are too kind. 603 00:46:58,788 --> 00:47:00,058 This is a gift. 604 00:47:00,429 --> 00:47:02,529 It is something that you need while living in the palace. 605 00:47:02,529 --> 00:47:04,328 It is very important. 606 00:47:06,199 --> 00:47:07,668 Please take it out. 607 00:47:22,878 --> 00:47:24,949 This is how life in the palace is like. 608 00:47:25,348 --> 00:47:27,288 There is no place you can lean on, 609 00:47:27,288 --> 00:47:30,719 and once you feel nervous, you cannot stop feeling so. 610 00:47:31,259 --> 00:47:35,058 Oh, that is right. What is your exact time and date of birth? 611 00:47:35,889 --> 00:47:39,759 What must you do to create a prince? 612 00:47:41,768 --> 00:47:43,938 Oh, my. Where is my head at? 613 00:47:43,938 --> 00:47:46,699 Your marital compatibility must come first. 614 00:47:49,069 --> 00:47:53,708 Tell me if you need a strong talisman. 615 00:47:54,978 --> 00:47:59,049 There is a fortune-teller I know who is an expert at curses. 616 00:47:59,248 --> 00:48:01,688 I received good results last time. 617 00:48:01,949 --> 00:48:04,819 Your Highness, I apologize, 618 00:48:04,819 --> 00:48:07,728 but I entered the palace in order to assist His Majesty. 619 00:48:09,489 --> 00:48:12,458 I am so silly. 620 00:48:14,128 --> 00:48:15,799 I apologize, Your Highness. 621 00:48:16,268 --> 00:48:18,339 My speech and behaviour were too resolute. 622 00:48:18,469 --> 00:48:21,969 It is okay. Do not worry. 623 00:48:24,708 --> 00:48:27,848 Speaking of which, your investiture just happened, 624 00:48:28,248 --> 00:48:30,648 but you will be spending a long time alone. 625 00:48:31,078 --> 00:48:34,148 Goodness. That is too bad. What will you do? 626 00:48:35,119 --> 00:48:36,188 Pardon? 627 00:48:36,489 --> 00:48:39,389 The King and Queen will be sleeping together... 628 00:48:39,389 --> 00:48:41,389 for seven days. 629 00:48:41,659 --> 00:48:43,859 There must be no thunder, 630 00:48:43,859 --> 00:48:46,759 and there must be no fog or wind during their time together. 631 00:48:47,299 --> 00:48:49,699 Yet their time together has been arranged consecutively. 632 00:48:50,668 --> 00:48:52,799 Do not worry too much. 633 00:48:53,069 --> 00:48:55,268 I am sure that His Majesty's feelings for you... 634 00:48:55,268 --> 00:48:57,938 will not change in that time. 635 00:49:26,668 --> 00:49:28,208 You will end up... 636 00:49:29,469 --> 00:49:32,009 losing someone precious to you too. 637 00:49:53,199 --> 00:49:54,228 Your Highness. 638 00:50:04,438 --> 00:50:07,308 I ruined it so badly that I cannot fix this mess. 639 00:50:08,648 --> 00:50:10,848 It is a waste, but I should throw it out. 640 00:50:13,279 --> 00:50:17,119 Your character and everything else is perfect to become the queen. 641 00:50:18,159 --> 00:50:20,558 She has nothing to offer but the power of her family, 642 00:50:20,558 --> 00:50:22,458 but she is pushing His Majesty so much. 643 00:50:22,458 --> 00:50:23,529 Look here. 644 00:50:24,458 --> 00:50:27,069 The queen can be considered another king. 645 00:50:27,469 --> 00:50:29,529 There is a duty that comes with your position, 646 00:50:29,699 --> 00:50:31,299 so you must hold your tongue. 647 00:50:31,299 --> 00:50:32,799 However, it is obvious she had the royal palace court lady... 648 00:50:32,839 --> 00:50:34,768 to manipulate the period that they get to spend together. 649 00:50:34,869 --> 00:50:37,409 Furthermore, she blamed you for something you did not do. 650 00:50:37,609 --> 00:50:40,339 Why did that have to happen when you were passing by? 651 00:50:46,648 --> 00:50:49,148 I have not adjusted to life in the palace. 652 00:50:49,748 --> 00:50:51,089 This mouth of mine... 653 00:50:52,259 --> 00:50:53,989 I apologize, Your Highness. 654 00:50:57,328 --> 00:51:01,598 What can I do this time for His Majesty? 655 00:51:14,708 --> 00:51:16,409 You told me to sleep in the royal villa, 656 00:51:16,449 --> 00:51:19,449 but you had the Grand Queen Dowager arrange for us to sleep together. 657 00:51:19,619 --> 00:51:22,389 It is very hard to understand a woman's heart. 658 00:51:23,288 --> 00:51:26,259 I have a favour to ask. Will you do it for me? 659 00:51:26,859 --> 00:51:29,889 Of course. It is a request from you, My Queen. 660 00:51:30,628 --> 00:51:33,328 Let's install a no-touching rule. 661 00:51:33,328 --> 00:51:35,469 - I do not want to. - You said you would. 662 00:51:35,469 --> 00:51:36,898 I have never heard that word before. 663 00:51:37,168 --> 00:51:39,069 You didn't even know what I said, but you refused? 664 00:51:39,069 --> 00:51:41,538 I refused because I do not know what you are saying. 665 00:51:44,378 --> 00:51:45,978 Listen carefully, Your Majesty. 666 00:51:46,378 --> 00:51:50,148 No touching means that we will live happily separately. 667 00:51:50,148 --> 00:51:51,279 It's a good thing. 668 00:51:51,418 --> 00:51:53,819 For example, we'll say we're sleeping together, 669 00:51:53,819 --> 00:51:56,619 but you'll be happy at the royal villa, and I will be happy here. 670 00:51:57,359 --> 00:51:58,819 So let's have a no-touching rule. 671 00:52:01,359 --> 00:52:02,529 However, I do not want to. 672 00:52:03,058 --> 00:52:04,759 Why do you keep refusing? 673 00:52:06,228 --> 00:52:09,199 For some reason, your behaviour upsets me. 674 00:52:09,929 --> 00:52:11,699 This crazy king. 675 00:52:14,409 --> 00:52:17,378 Only a lunatic knows how to deal with another lunatic. 676 00:52:20,139 --> 00:52:22,679 I don't remember what happened last night, 677 00:52:23,009 --> 00:52:24,549 so what if we reviewed it? 678 00:52:25,248 --> 00:52:27,219 HN. Okay? 679 00:52:28,518 --> 00:52:29,688 HN? 680 00:52:29,719 --> 00:52:31,058 A hot night. 681 00:52:31,659 --> 00:52:32,688 Tonight... 682 00:52:33,929 --> 00:52:36,288 is our real first night together. 683 00:52:43,529 --> 00:52:44,699 If that is the case... 684 00:52:54,549 --> 00:52:57,949 Hey. Hurry! They'll see you. 685 00:52:57,949 --> 00:53:00,748 A king never runs. 686 00:53:01,389 --> 00:53:02,449 Darn you. 687 00:53:04,489 --> 00:53:05,788 Oh, Court Lady Choi! 688 00:53:15,898 --> 00:53:17,998 This could get you in deep trouble, Your Highness. 689 00:53:18,199 --> 00:53:20,498 I must see what the commoners are enduring... 690 00:53:20,498 --> 00:53:22,869 to become a sage queen. 691 00:53:22,869 --> 00:53:24,339 Your intentions are highly admirable, 692 00:53:24,909 --> 00:53:26,378 but it is just too dangerous. 693 00:53:26,378 --> 00:53:29,148 I would even die if you tell me to, but this is... 694 00:53:29,148 --> 00:53:30,208 The map. 695 00:53:33,989 --> 00:53:35,819 - But this time... - The identification tag. 696 00:53:38,489 --> 00:53:39,819 I cannot let you do this. 697 00:53:40,159 --> 00:53:41,328 The name is... 698 00:53:42,188 --> 00:53:43,589 "Lee Saeng Mang". 699 00:53:44,759 --> 00:53:46,529 What an ominous name. 700 00:53:47,159 --> 00:53:48,998 "Saeng" means "to observe", and "Mang" means "effort". 701 00:53:48,998 --> 00:53:52,339 An observer who makes efforts for our nation. It is a great name. 702 00:53:53,369 --> 00:53:56,609 Well, sure. It's not my name anyway. 703 00:53:57,208 --> 00:53:59,708 - What time does the curfew start? - At 11pm, 704 00:53:59,708 --> 00:54:01,409 they will ring the evening bell 28 times... 705 00:54:01,409 --> 00:54:02,708 and close the gate. 706 00:54:03,848 --> 00:54:05,719 Oh, they'll ring some kind of bell? 707 00:54:06,449 --> 00:54:08,348 At 11pm, right? 708 00:54:10,659 --> 00:54:13,058 Too bad. That's like prime time. 709 00:54:14,558 --> 00:54:15,558 Okay. 710 00:54:16,228 --> 00:54:17,759 I promise I'll be back before that. 711 00:54:19,159 --> 00:54:20,228 No. 712 00:54:20,228 --> 00:54:21,828 I will do everything in my power... 713 00:54:21,828 --> 00:54:23,898 to make sure Your Highness cannot leave. 714 00:54:35,049 --> 00:54:36,049 Hong Yeon. 715 00:54:37,148 --> 00:54:38,748 What kind of person was I? 716 00:54:40,279 --> 00:54:41,889 You were always... 717 00:54:42,989 --> 00:54:46,589 kind and optimistic. 718 00:54:46,589 --> 00:54:48,828 You always smiled a lot, 719 00:54:48,828 --> 00:54:50,529 and you were friendly to others. 720 00:54:52,259 --> 00:54:54,228 You know, I'd rather hear the truth from you... 721 00:54:54,429 --> 00:54:56,168 than from others. 722 00:54:56,929 --> 00:54:57,938 That is true. 723 00:54:59,569 --> 00:55:00,598 Then... 724 00:55:03,909 --> 00:55:06,208 Once, when you were reading a book... 725 00:55:12,819 --> 00:55:15,248 I cannot focus on the book. 726 00:55:16,648 --> 00:55:18,859 Your noisy breathing... 727 00:55:18,859 --> 00:55:20,989 is ringing in my ears. 728 00:55:22,429 --> 00:55:25,598 Get in here! Drag him out and flog him! 729 00:55:26,058 --> 00:55:28,128 I suffer from chronic rhinitis. 730 00:55:28,128 --> 00:55:29,398 Forgive me, Your Highness! 731 00:55:29,398 --> 00:55:30,598 Come on. 732 00:55:44,378 --> 00:55:46,848 You are offbeat by a quarter note. 733 00:55:47,788 --> 00:55:49,889 You have such an awful sense of rhythm. 734 00:55:50,319 --> 00:55:51,788 How dare you call yourself a teacher? 735 00:55:53,489 --> 00:55:54,489 Anybody there? 736 00:55:55,458 --> 00:55:57,029 This witch ought to be flogged! 737 00:55:58,458 --> 00:55:59,859 Really? My gosh! 738 00:56:03,369 --> 00:56:04,438 How dare you laugh? 739 00:56:05,299 --> 00:56:07,409 I suppose life is easy for you. 740 00:56:08,569 --> 00:56:11,509 Take these two and give them a good flogging! 741 00:56:12,339 --> 00:56:13,509 When someone sighed before you, 742 00:56:13,509 --> 00:56:14,978 you said, "How dare you sigh?" 743 00:56:14,978 --> 00:56:15,978 When someone smelled good... 744 00:56:15,978 --> 00:56:17,248 "How dare you try to seduce the King?" 745 00:56:17,248 --> 00:56:18,648 You complained about others' loud steps... 746 00:56:18,648 --> 00:56:20,279 as well as gentle steps for being arrogant. 747 00:56:20,279 --> 00:56:21,848 Gosh, you nitpicked about everything. 748 00:56:21,848 --> 00:56:24,989 You went bonkers when anything got on your nerves. 749 00:56:25,518 --> 00:56:28,389 So everyone called you a witch. 750 00:56:33,558 --> 00:56:34,628 I apologize. 751 00:56:36,128 --> 00:56:37,969 I wanted to give you a detailed description... 752 00:56:37,969 --> 00:56:39,398 but got carried away. 753 00:56:39,898 --> 00:56:42,909 Sounds like many people must've wanted to push her into the lake. 754 00:56:43,639 --> 00:56:45,478 Is that why the court ladies... 755 00:56:46,438 --> 00:56:48,708 It is because they do not know what you are really like. 756 00:56:49,978 --> 00:56:51,119 But you do? 757 00:56:51,619 --> 00:56:52,719 Of course. 758 00:56:53,049 --> 00:56:55,949 I have been serving you since I was little, 759 00:56:56,389 --> 00:56:58,288 so I know that you have a warm, kind heart, 760 00:56:58,788 --> 00:57:00,418 and you are incredibly smart. 761 00:57:00,418 --> 00:57:02,859 Once you set your mind to something, you make sure you achieve it. 762 00:57:02,859 --> 00:57:04,128 You are one inspiring lady. 763 00:57:06,429 --> 00:57:09,569 You have just been a little lonely since coming to the palace... 764 00:57:10,668 --> 00:57:14,639 because His Majesty is openly affectionate toward another woman. 765 00:57:17,139 --> 00:57:19,279 This woman wasn't always lonely after all. 766 00:57:20,378 --> 00:57:22,308 She has someone who understands her. 767 00:57:23,148 --> 00:57:24,748 "This woman"? 768 00:57:24,949 --> 00:57:27,989 I was just saying, I'm not lonely thanks to you. 769 00:57:30,248 --> 00:57:31,418 You flatter me, Your Highness. 770 00:57:34,458 --> 00:57:36,989 Don't worry, Hong Yeon. Just get a good night's sleep. 771 00:57:37,659 --> 00:57:40,799 I'll make sure I won't get caught for your sake. 772 00:57:42,995 --> 00:57:44,865 - Gosh! - I will kill you all! 773 00:57:45,705 --> 00:57:47,875 Take my other eye too, you scoundrels! 774 00:57:48,234 --> 00:57:51,845 I will not let you take my wife and child as slaves! 775 00:57:52,544 --> 00:57:53,745 If you cannot pay your taxes, 776 00:57:53,745 --> 00:57:55,245 you have no choice but to let us take them! 777 00:57:55,245 --> 00:57:56,875 That punk has committed many sins! 778 00:57:56,875 --> 00:57:58,544 My only sin... 779 00:57:58,884 --> 00:58:03,115 is bringing my child into this horrible world! 780 00:58:07,125 --> 00:58:08,725 Stay away! Do not come near me. 781 00:58:09,395 --> 00:58:12,095 That crazy rat is even guilty of treason now! 782 00:58:12,095 --> 00:58:14,365 If killing scoundrels like you is considered treason, I will do it. 783 00:58:14,365 --> 00:58:16,435 Yes! I will gladly do it! 784 00:58:17,294 --> 00:58:18,535 My dear! 785 00:58:21,334 --> 00:58:22,875 Do not do it. 786 00:58:24,174 --> 00:58:25,805 I understand you are upset, but do not do this. 787 00:58:27,575 --> 00:58:30,714 Those scoundrels want us dead. 788 00:58:31,245 --> 00:58:33,145 Why are you telling me to stop? 789 00:58:35,714 --> 00:58:36,754 Dam Hyang. 790 00:58:44,495 --> 00:58:48,234 Move! Out of the way! Move! 791 00:58:51,165 --> 00:58:52,734 My goodness. 792 00:58:53,265 --> 00:58:54,404 Gosh, what do we do? 793 00:59:20,265 --> 00:59:22,435 Father, you are back. 794 00:59:22,765 --> 00:59:24,964 Yes, how was your trip? 795 00:59:26,035 --> 00:59:28,075 I apologize for missing... 796 00:59:28,075 --> 00:59:29,174 such a joyous event. 797 00:59:29,975 --> 00:59:31,745 Have you made up your mind? 798 00:59:31,745 --> 00:59:33,504 Which position are you leaning toward? 799 00:59:34,714 --> 00:59:36,745 I have decided on the direction of my dream. 800 00:59:37,575 --> 00:59:40,245 But as for its scope, I am not sure yet. 801 00:59:40,584 --> 00:59:41,814 Its scope? 802 00:59:44,984 --> 00:59:45,984 All right. 803 00:59:46,524 --> 00:59:48,754 Since I trust you, I will not rush you. 804 00:59:49,694 --> 00:59:53,524 But something happened while you were away. 805 00:59:54,225 --> 00:59:56,634 The Queen fell into the lake... 806 00:59:56,634 --> 00:59:58,404 the night before her wedding. 807 00:59:59,165 --> 01:00:02,234 She was unconscious for a full day, 808 01:00:02,234 --> 01:00:04,575 so we had to postpone the wedding. 809 01:00:04,944 --> 01:00:06,674 How is Her Highness now? 810 01:00:06,904 --> 01:00:08,515 Is she okay? 811 01:00:19,785 --> 01:00:20,884 You, stop there! 812 01:00:26,865 --> 01:00:28,734 I have not seen you before in the palace. 813 01:00:29,294 --> 01:00:31,765 Seeing how you are looking around, in a rush... 814 01:00:32,604 --> 01:00:35,075 - Well... - Your first time in the palace? 815 01:00:35,075 --> 01:00:36,435 I suppose you are lost. 816 01:00:37,875 --> 01:00:39,345 I got lost too when I first came here. 817 01:00:39,674 --> 01:00:40,705 That's right. 818 01:00:47,015 --> 01:00:49,615 You look familiar for some reason. 819 01:00:53,685 --> 01:00:55,254 Luxurious clothes... 820 01:00:55,254 --> 01:00:58,194 and that unguarded, confident attitude. 821 01:01:00,125 --> 01:01:01,365 He must be from a rich family. 822 01:01:02,064 --> 01:01:03,964 I was about to say the same thing. 823 01:01:04,365 --> 01:01:06,604 You're that famous son of the prestigious family. 824 01:01:06,604 --> 01:01:08,404 That handsome son of the highly respected family. 825 01:01:08,404 --> 01:01:09,935 You are smart and are also skilled in martial arts. 826 01:01:09,935 --> 01:01:11,975 I have heard so much about you. Your name was... 827 01:01:11,975 --> 01:01:13,004 Kim Hwan. 828 01:01:13,805 --> 01:01:15,615 Kim Hwan from the Andong Kim clan. 829 01:01:16,044 --> 01:01:17,544 Gosh, that means he's her relative. 830 01:01:17,544 --> 01:01:19,084 Am I that famous? 831 01:01:20,415 --> 01:01:21,785 Yes, you really are. 832 01:01:22,115 --> 01:01:24,524 Even all the commoners outside the palace know about you. 833 01:01:25,055 --> 01:01:27,055 It is an honour to meet you. 834 01:01:27,424 --> 01:01:29,154 I was on my way out too. 835 01:01:29,424 --> 01:01:30,524 Let us go together. 836 01:01:31,325 --> 01:01:33,294 Oh, I came from that way. 837 01:01:33,794 --> 01:01:35,265 I was confused as it is too dark now. 838 01:01:41,634 --> 01:01:43,174 Slain like this. 839 01:01:44,404 --> 01:01:46,475 Gosh, he's so chatty. 840 01:01:46,475 --> 01:01:47,915 He won't stop talking even for a second. 841 01:01:47,915 --> 01:01:50,774 That is why it is a little spooky here. 842 01:01:51,384 --> 01:01:55,984 And that is the reason His Majesty has a nightmare every night. 843 01:01:57,015 --> 01:01:58,055 Nightmare? 844 01:01:59,354 --> 01:02:02,555 His Majesty has been having the same nightmare... 845 01:02:02,555 --> 01:02:05,024 every night since his Ganghwa days. 846 01:02:05,024 --> 01:02:06,125 It is about... 847 01:02:06,865 --> 01:02:09,435 being accused of treason... 848 01:02:09,834 --> 01:02:10,964 and getting beheaded. 849 01:02:16,705 --> 01:02:18,044 I apologize I did not recognize you. 850 01:02:18,044 --> 01:02:20,674 Do not worry. Countless people walk in and out of this gate daily. 851 01:02:23,274 --> 01:02:24,584 LEE SAENG MANG 852 01:02:32,584 --> 01:02:35,154 Since I made such a good friend today, 853 01:02:35,154 --> 01:02:37,294 I would like to visit a kisaeng parlour. 854 01:02:37,354 --> 01:02:38,625 Which one is the best? 855 01:02:39,365 --> 01:02:42,234 Oktajeong. It is the best one. 856 01:02:43,165 --> 01:02:45,705 The ladies' laughter sounds like what you hear... 857 01:02:45,705 --> 01:02:48,774 when you beat a jade tablet. Hence the name, Oktajeong. 858 01:02:51,004 --> 01:02:52,375 Please join me. 859 01:02:52,674 --> 01:02:54,305 Look at the bright moon. 860 01:02:54,345 --> 01:02:56,845 It's the perfect night to have some fun. 861 01:02:59,484 --> 01:03:00,544 Here you go. 862 01:03:00,915 --> 01:03:01,915 Let's go. 863 01:03:02,415 --> 01:03:04,285 - Take it easy. - Thank you. 864 01:03:06,185 --> 01:03:08,495 We seem to be around the same age, 865 01:03:08,794 --> 01:03:12,564 and we even share the same hobby. I am very glad that we met. 866 01:03:13,125 --> 01:03:16,595 Oh, right. You have not told me your name yet. 867 01:03:16,834 --> 01:03:17,865 What is your name? 868 01:03:18,334 --> 01:03:19,865 I'm Lee Saeng Mang. 869 01:03:24,805 --> 01:03:28,475 Lee Saeng Mang, as in "A failure in this lifetime". 870 01:03:33,044 --> 01:03:34,084 Take it easy. 871 01:03:39,754 --> 01:03:41,294 What is your name? 872 01:03:43,995 --> 01:03:45,194 Yes, that's it. 873 01:03:51,064 --> 01:03:53,134 Oh, my apologies. 874 01:04:02,645 --> 01:04:04,475 You are a woman. 875 01:04:05,245 --> 01:04:07,484 What are you talking about? I'm obviously a man. 876 01:04:07,484 --> 01:04:11,325 We do not let women in here as customers. 877 01:04:17,995 --> 01:04:21,834 Girls, come and greet this young master! 878 01:04:42,754 --> 01:04:44,015 Yes! 879 01:04:49,955 --> 01:04:52,395 It is an honour to meet you. 880 01:05:00,535 --> 01:05:02,674 Please allow me to pour you one... 881 01:05:08,015 --> 01:05:10,674 I never have more than three drinks a day. 882 01:05:11,214 --> 01:05:12,685 I have already had two, 883 01:05:12,685 --> 01:05:15,484 and I wish to have the last one with a friend of mine. 884 01:05:17,615 --> 01:05:19,984 He is a man of principle. 885 01:05:22,254 --> 01:05:26,265 His son recently passed the civil service examination. 886 01:05:27,095 --> 01:05:28,234 Congratulations. 887 01:05:28,634 --> 01:05:31,234 Even though he is very competent, 888 01:05:31,294 --> 01:05:33,705 he was not able to get a good position in Hanyang. 889 01:05:34,734 --> 01:05:37,504 If you can guide him, I will be happy to pay you... 890 01:05:37,504 --> 01:05:39,705 no matter how much you ask for. 891 01:05:41,745 --> 01:05:43,575 Are you asking me to sell you... 892 01:05:43,875 --> 01:05:46,745 a government position for money? 893 01:05:47,084 --> 01:05:49,254 Well, what I meant was... 894 01:05:50,015 --> 01:05:52,654 I would just like to express my deep gratitude. 895 01:05:52,654 --> 01:05:56,225 From what I know, your son passed the exam a while ago. 896 01:05:57,055 --> 01:05:59,294 - Why come to me now? - That is... 897 01:06:02,634 --> 01:06:05,165 You must have reached out to the Pungyang Jo clan first. 898 01:06:07,535 --> 01:06:12,075 My wife is their distant relative. 899 01:06:12,075 --> 01:06:13,705 Please forgive me. 900 01:06:25,385 --> 01:06:27,755 I understand you are deeply worried... 901 01:06:27,755 --> 01:06:30,125 that your smart, competent son might not be able... 902 01:06:30,125 --> 01:06:32,295 to achieve his goals due to the family's past mistakes. 903 01:06:33,425 --> 01:06:37,264 I will help him clear his name and become a royal secretary. 904 01:06:38,165 --> 01:06:39,304 A royal secretary? 905 01:06:39,934 --> 01:06:43,005 Thank you. Thank you very much! 906 01:06:43,335 --> 01:06:44,604 And you do not need to pay me. 907 01:06:45,444 --> 01:06:48,514 I just need a friend. 908 01:06:50,144 --> 01:06:51,984 Someone who would gladly risk his life for me. 909 01:06:54,085 --> 01:06:57,755 As of this moment, everyone in my family... 910 01:06:57,755 --> 01:06:59,585 will gladly do that for you, my lord. 911 01:07:04,865 --> 01:07:06,495 Pour me one, 912 01:07:06,925 --> 01:07:08,764 since we are friends now. 913 01:07:08,795 --> 01:07:11,764 Yes! I am much obliged. 914 01:07:21,404 --> 01:07:24,215 - All right, come on in! - Okay. 915 01:07:25,844 --> 01:07:28,354 We shall drink until we drop. 916 01:07:28,455 --> 01:07:31,115 We will let it all go and have some serious fun! 917 01:07:33,825 --> 01:07:35,024 My gosh. 918 01:07:35,325 --> 01:07:37,255 Take me too. 919 01:07:37,554 --> 01:07:40,064 - Gosh! - Look here! 920 01:07:40,064 --> 01:07:41,764 Here, drink this. 921 01:07:42,295 --> 01:07:44,094 - There we go. - Nice. 922 01:07:44,094 --> 01:07:46,005 Young Master! 923 01:07:47,635 --> 01:07:49,434 You're so handsome. 924 01:07:50,734 --> 01:07:56,215 Which one of you will have the pleasure of... 925 01:07:56,215 --> 01:07:58,484 undressing me tonight? 926 01:08:06,224 --> 01:08:07,885 I have been a kisaeng for 20 years, 927 01:08:08,495 --> 01:08:11,795 yet I have never seen such a pervert before. 928 01:08:13,094 --> 01:08:16,734 - Here, have a drink. - Come on. Do not be like that. 929 01:08:34,045 --> 01:08:35,955 This is awful. 930 01:08:38,285 --> 01:08:42,024 I cannot believe we are drinking alone at a place like this. 931 01:08:43,154 --> 01:08:45,564 It is not the time to complain about such a thing. 932 01:08:45,694 --> 01:08:48,564 We thought it would be at the secret storehouse, but it was not there. 933 01:08:48,894 --> 01:08:50,965 That leaves us with one option. 934 01:08:51,035 --> 01:08:52,264 The Queen's father's residence. 935 01:08:52,264 --> 01:08:56,175 But they want to appoint him as the royal guard commander, 936 01:08:56,375 --> 01:08:58,005 which means it will be even harder to sneak in now. 937 01:08:58,274 --> 01:08:59,904 They want control over the Royal Guard Division... 938 01:09:00,344 --> 01:09:02,844 because they want the King's life in the palms of their hands. 939 01:09:02,844 --> 01:09:06,415 It is only a matter of time before the guards' disguise is caught. 940 01:09:06,514 --> 01:09:09,684 What? Then this is a dangerous situation. 941 01:09:10,215 --> 01:09:13,085 If they get caught and have to disband, 942 01:09:13,085 --> 01:09:15,455 going after the corrupt officials at night... 943 01:09:15,455 --> 01:09:17,694 and raiding storehouses to find illegal ledgers... 944 01:09:17,694 --> 01:09:19,764 will be our job. 945 01:09:19,764 --> 01:09:21,094 So I will be a public official during the day... 946 01:09:21,125 --> 01:09:22,194 and an assassin at night? 947 01:09:22,194 --> 01:09:24,894 I will be overworked. 948 01:09:25,904 --> 01:09:27,205 Gosh. 949 01:09:28,274 --> 01:09:31,774 Did you make me leave Ganghwa to work me like a dog? 950 01:09:35,045 --> 01:09:36,745 On my way to Hanyang, 951 01:09:36,745 --> 01:09:40,285 my heart was filled with ambition and big dreams. 952 01:09:41,514 --> 01:09:44,755 "I shall use my friend and become successful." 953 01:09:47,085 --> 01:09:50,194 I told you that I wished to save our rotting, corrupt country, 954 01:09:50,255 --> 01:09:52,365 and you decided to follow along. 955 01:09:53,665 --> 01:09:55,865 You did not word it like that. 956 01:09:55,865 --> 01:09:58,635 You always talked about Hanyang, so I asked you about it. 957 01:09:58,965 --> 01:10:01,005 And this is exactly what you said. 958 01:10:05,344 --> 01:10:07,104 Why go to Hanyang? 959 01:10:11,075 --> 01:10:15,314 Joseon is rotting. I want to teach those scoundrels a lesson! 960 01:10:21,995 --> 01:10:23,125 Right, I did. 961 01:10:24,724 --> 01:10:26,965 It sounded so cool, 962 01:10:26,995 --> 01:10:28,965 but I had no idea that meant I had to work this hard. 963 01:10:28,965 --> 01:10:32,705 I was such an idiot back then. 964 01:10:34,635 --> 01:10:36,604 Do you think you have changed a lot? 965 01:10:42,474 --> 01:10:45,385 Are they trying to obtain control over the Royal Guard Division... 966 01:10:45,385 --> 01:10:47,045 because they have figured out what we are up to? 967 01:10:47,245 --> 01:10:48,354 No way. 968 01:10:48,354 --> 01:10:50,255 Had that been the case, they would have sent someone here... 969 01:10:50,255 --> 01:10:51,755 to eavesdrop on our conversation. 970 01:10:52,354 --> 01:10:53,455 Wait, that is true. 971 01:10:59,325 --> 01:11:00,825 What is your name? 972 01:11:01,694 --> 01:11:03,335 Gosh, this is so uncomfortable. 973 01:11:06,104 --> 01:11:07,304 Gosh, I am drunk. 974 01:11:12,245 --> 01:11:14,505 Where is the washroom? 975 01:11:19,085 --> 01:11:20,615 There it is. 976 01:11:26,724 --> 01:11:29,955 WOMEN'S ROOM, MEN'S ROOM 977 01:11:38,564 --> 01:11:39,604 What? 978 01:11:53,085 --> 01:11:54,444 Hey. 979 01:11:56,755 --> 01:11:57,814 I'm jealous. 980 01:11:58,825 --> 01:12:00,785 I used to have that too. 981 01:12:01,625 --> 01:12:05,024 But it's no longer mine. 982 01:12:07,194 --> 01:12:09,564 Bye, my dragon. 983 01:12:10,135 --> 01:12:12,564 Goodbye, my dragon. 984 01:12:16,434 --> 01:12:18,444 I can't even relieve myself standing up. 985 01:12:20,444 --> 01:12:21,915 In this unfair world, it's a privilege granted... 986 01:12:21,944 --> 01:12:23,175 only to those who have it. 987 01:12:24,444 --> 01:12:27,615 I'm so sad that I no longer want to pee. 988 01:12:28,045 --> 01:12:29,654 Even my tears have dried up. 989 01:12:44,835 --> 01:12:46,904 I no longer have my dragon. 990 01:12:47,604 --> 01:12:49,335 Even my dragon balls are gone. 991 01:12:50,835 --> 01:12:52,904 It would've been better to just die. 992 01:12:54,005 --> 01:12:56,745 This is so cruel. Why must you do this to me? Why? 993 01:12:59,014 --> 01:13:00,484 - Pour me one. - Here. 994 01:13:04,715 --> 01:13:06,184 My, this is nice. 995 01:13:06,184 --> 01:13:08,854 What are we going to do about this? 996 01:13:12,094 --> 01:13:13,165 What? 997 01:13:14,495 --> 01:13:16,165 Do you think they have also figured out... 998 01:13:16,165 --> 01:13:18,705 that the blood on the marital bed was actually pig's blood? 999 01:13:18,934 --> 01:13:21,535 The fact that they want to give that position to the Queen's father... 1000 01:13:21,535 --> 01:13:24,734 means they have no idea what we are up to. 1001 01:13:25,075 --> 01:13:26,344 Otherwise, 1002 01:13:27,474 --> 01:13:29,944 you and Officer Hong would have been beheaded already. 1003 01:13:33,045 --> 01:13:34,644 Then why, all of a sudden... 1004 01:13:34,644 --> 01:13:36,514 The only change is that the Queen... 1005 01:13:36,514 --> 01:13:38,184 and Royal Noble Consort Eui are now in the palace. 1006 01:13:39,524 --> 01:13:41,925 The Queen must want to keep Royal Noble Consort Eui in check. 1007 01:13:43,854 --> 01:13:45,224 She is pointing the sword... 1008 01:13:45,224 --> 01:13:47,564 at her husband's neck as soon as the wedding is over? 1009 01:13:48,694 --> 01:13:50,495 That woman scares me. 1010 01:13:51,264 --> 01:13:52,804 Considering what happened, 1011 01:13:52,804 --> 01:13:54,635 we should stop looking for it for the time being. 1012 01:13:55,064 --> 01:13:56,474 We are preparing for... 1013 01:13:56,474 --> 01:13:58,575 a justified war against those in power. 1014 01:13:58,774 --> 01:14:01,875 The only way we can punish them is... 1015 01:14:02,115 --> 01:14:05,984 if we manage to find documents to prove their corrupt acts. 1016 01:14:07,585 --> 01:14:10,215 The double bookkeeping is at the core of it, so we cannot... 1017 01:14:10,915 --> 01:14:12,184 delay getting our hands on their ledgers. 1018 01:14:12,484 --> 01:14:14,285 Then what do we do? 1019 01:14:14,625 --> 01:14:17,394 We will just let them take the royal guard commander position. 1020 01:14:18,524 --> 01:14:19,995 - However... - If we throw bait, 1021 01:14:19,995 --> 01:14:21,325 they will be all over it... 1022 01:14:21,325 --> 01:14:23,365 and fail to see what is really going on around them. 1023 01:14:23,564 --> 01:14:25,505 He will be preoccupied with his new position, 1024 01:14:25,904 --> 01:14:28,675 and it will help us figure out where the ledgers are. 1025 01:14:29,635 --> 01:14:32,545 As for the position, we can take it away from him... 1026 01:14:32,545 --> 01:14:33,974 when he thinks that it is fully his. 1027 01:14:34,104 --> 01:14:35,915 Protecting the position from them is hard, 1028 01:14:36,274 --> 01:14:37,615 but getting it back will be even harder. 1029 01:14:37,814 --> 01:14:39,984 Only a true warrior deserves to lead the Royal Guard Division. 1030 01:14:40,314 --> 01:14:42,285 I understand that he will be a mere puppet, 1031 01:14:42,285 --> 01:14:43,615 but he will not be able to last... 1032 01:14:43,615 --> 01:14:45,184 if he is physically unfit for the job. 1033 01:14:47,085 --> 01:14:48,425 We will plan a little accident... 1034 01:14:48,425 --> 01:14:50,894 on his first day at the new job. 1035 01:14:50,894 --> 01:14:54,194 But what if Kim Mun Geun is more quick-witted than we think... 1036 01:14:55,224 --> 01:14:57,135 and figure out who the guards really are? 1037 01:14:58,394 --> 01:15:00,434 Then we will make sure to protect the Royal Guard Division... 1038 01:15:01,104 --> 01:15:02,934 and get our hands on the ledgers. 1039 01:15:02,934 --> 01:15:04,804 It will be our last resort. 1040 01:15:05,234 --> 01:15:07,175 If you already know of a way, why not just do it now? 1041 01:15:07,575 --> 01:15:09,245 What is that "last resort"? 1042 01:15:12,944 --> 01:15:14,014 Assassination. 1043 01:15:19,585 --> 01:15:21,524 It is bound to happen anyway. 1044 01:15:39,505 --> 01:15:41,505 What is this drab room? 1045 01:16:01,925 --> 01:16:03,035 Darn it. 1046 01:16:03,694 --> 01:16:04,995 The bell is ringing! 1047 01:16:15,575 --> 01:16:17,014 That was the Queen, right? 1048 01:16:17,014 --> 01:16:19,184 Did she follow us here disguised as a man? 1049 01:16:19,184 --> 01:16:20,585 We must not let her leave. 1050 01:16:20,844 --> 01:16:23,755 We do not even know how much of our conversation she heard. 1051 01:16:23,755 --> 01:16:25,314 And I am sure someone is here with her. 1052 01:16:25,484 --> 01:16:28,184 Which means, we must run after her and silence her. 1053 01:16:35,694 --> 01:16:36,734 Your Majesty. 1054 01:16:45,844 --> 01:16:48,245 Do not let your personal feelings get in the way. 1055 01:16:51,415 --> 01:16:53,014 I will do it myself. 1056 01:17:35,024 --> 01:17:36,054 10. 1057 01:17:39,465 --> 01:17:40,925 11. 1058 01:17:42,665 --> 01:17:44,995 Gosh, I'll be in trouble if I don't make it back on time. 1059 01:17:45,194 --> 01:17:46,264 Darn it. 1060 01:19:02,344 --> 01:19:06,684 MR. QUEEN 1061 01:19:22,894 --> 01:19:25,604 Your Highness, do not trust anybody. 1062 01:19:25,604 --> 01:19:27,434 Be especially careful of those who are close to you. 1063 01:19:29,234 --> 01:19:31,604 You know who did it. 1064 01:19:31,604 --> 01:19:32,745 The culprit is... 1065 01:19:32,745 --> 01:19:34,604 If the Queen heard everything, 1066 01:19:34,604 --> 01:19:37,014 bloodshed is bound to occur. 1067 01:19:37,245 --> 01:19:38,245 Who are you? 1068 01:19:38,245 --> 01:19:40,715 How dare a woman set foot in here? 1069 01:19:40,715 --> 01:19:42,415 When I'm here, 1070 01:19:42,415 --> 01:19:43,885 I'm the boss. 1071 01:19:43,885 --> 01:19:45,654 Is this how you hold it? 80999

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