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Episode 46

Wait...! Wait a moment!

- Let's... let's rest a while. - Are you all right?

How can a grown man be so weak?

Is it because you're a noble? But we only ran a short distance.

You're saying the same thing, Your Highness...

I, Justice Officer of the Prefecture, greet you, Your Highness!

Your Highness!

Oh, it's the schoolmaster! Let's go! We have to hide!

- I have something to tell you. - Please come in.

So you're the Justice Officer of the Prefecture?

Yes, Your Highness!

I didn't recognize you before and beg your pardon, Your Highness.

I have come to beg your forgiveness.

It's all right. A man can make mistakes.

And besides, since I'm dressed like this,

How could you have known that I am your superior?

Wh... what? Yes, yes, Your Highness.

I never imagined there would be anyone more superior than me!

Yes, so don't worry about it anymore.

I am a man too, and I will forgive you.

You will forgive me, Your Highness? I am so grateful!

What do I do?

The lessons will have started by now.

- The gates are locked, Your Highness. - They are?

What should I do? If I knock, I'll get a lecture for being late.

Since you're late anyway, why don't you skip today's lessons?

- What? - Why not...

Even scholars jump over walls when they don't feel like studying.

- They do? - Of course!

Have you jumped over walls before?

Me? I used to fly over them!

Really? You must be more manly than you look!

What should I do if I don't go to school?

If I go home, I'll get a scolding!

What are you worried about?

You can be together with me, Your Highness!

- With you? - That's right!

Are you asking me to keep this fact about the Prince a secret?

Yes, that's right.

You are familiar with politics and government,

So you should know why I'm making this request.

Yes, I understand.

With a gift such as his, the Prince may struggle to survive.

I understand. Please don't worry about this matter.

Thank you.

Then what will you do about his education, Your Highness?

Perhaps you can tutor him separately...

No...That is impossible considering how limited my knowledge is.

Your Highness, there is only one man in this nation...

...who is capable of teaching the Prince.

Who is that?

- Who is that, Master? - It is Woon Hak.

By Woon Hak, you mean...

Yes, I'm referring to the Great Kim Gu-Sun, Your Highness.

I've sent the message to Chief Suh and to Inspector Shim, Your Highness.

Indeed?

We'll take the Prince, so you go ahead, Your Highness.

- Good, then I'll put my faith in you. - Yes, Your Highness.

- Here you go. - What is this?

It is "Elementary Learning".

I saw that your copy was quite tattered.

And this is a new cover for your books.

I chose the nicest one for you.

"Elementary Learning"...

What's wrong, Your Highness? You don't like books?

No, it's not that.

But I prefer "The Doctrine of the Mean" or "The Greater Learning".

What?

It was getting inconvenient having to borrow my mother's copies all the time.

But I will give you credit for your generosity.

Therefore I will accept it.

Thank you, Your Highness.

"The Greater Learning" and "The Doctrine of the Mean"?

That child certainly knows how to make jokes.

Pardon me for saying this, Your Majesty...

- But he is exactly like you! - What?!

Let us watch the dance troupe.

Do you want to watch the dance troupe?

- Yes! - Let's go!

How can that mountain of a man fight that little man there?

Wrestling isn't about strength, you know.

Yes, you're right. It's about strategy!

- You know about wrestling? - How can a man not know wrestling?

I not only know about it! I can do it really well!

Really? You can fly over walls as well as wrestle!

You're a champion!

Anyone else? Anyone want a match?

- Anyone else? - Why don't you go ahead?

Me.. me...?

Yes, you're a Justice Officer, so you must be skilled in martial arts too!

Anyone? Anyone else?

But Your Highness, I have my image as a nobleman to uphold...

The man who wrestled just now was a nobleman too.

But my status is slightly higher than....

You must not be confident of your skills.

No..no...!

I can lift him up like a feather.

Really? Here! Here! The Justice Officer will give it a go!

Your Majesty, you mustn't do this! You cannot!

Let go of me. It can't be that difficult.

Your Majesty! Your Majesty!

Come on out!

You there! Go for it!

- Go for it! - Begin!

More! More! Lift him up!

You there! Are you all right?

I'm fine! This is nothing!

Go!

Please stop this! You're going to get hurt!

Let go of me! I'm going to make that rascal pay!

Begin!

More! More! Use all your strength!

Use more strength!

A little more!

More! More!

Since you've sweated, you should wash up here.

That's a good idea, Your Highness.

Your Majesty! Are you really going to go in?

It's summer, but this creek's water is like ice!

- Hurry! - Yes, Your Highness!

Take this!

You want a fight, Your Highness?

My Lord, if this is true then...

If the Prince is truly a prodigy, then it is wonderful.

But it is also terrible.

That is why I asked to see you both urgently.

If they find out about the Prince's gift,

...his life will be in danger.

And you're both outside the Palace...

Your Highness, we need to keep this fact a secret.

Yes, and we also need to find a teacher for him.

A teacher?

Do you know a man named Kim Gu-Sun?

- Kim Gu-Sun? You mean Woon Hak? - That's right.

Woon Hak Kim Gu-Sun would be capable.

When he was a young boy, he was considered a prodigy too.

But Kim Gu-Sun has always stayed low-key.

His Majesty summoned him several times,

But he rejected government duty and...

...only takes scholars who are not interested in politics as disciples.

Would a man such as he accept the Prince as his disciple?

Your Highness, a classmate of mine...

...from the Confucian Academy is Master Kim Gu-Sun's disciple.

- I will make a request through him. - Thank you.

But Your Highness... His Majesty...

Don't you think His Majesty should be made aware of this?

No, I think it's better if he isn't.

Your Highness...

His Majesty has put the painful past behind him.

I don't want him to be reminded yet again of me.

I won't make him suffer.

Where did you learn to be such a good swimmer?

Did you have a good time, Your Highness?

Yes.

You're going to catch a cold!

Are you uncomfortable, Your Highness?

No, it's not that. But you made me think of my father.

I'm sure you're aware of this,

But I was born outside the Palace and have never seen his face.

Have you ever seen my father? You're a Justice Officer and all.

- Yes, Your Highness, I have. - Really? You saw him up close?

What kind of person is he?

I'm envious of you that you can see him.

Your Highness, didn't you ever feel bitterness towards His Majesty?

Because he abandoned you.

Abandoned me? Don't say such things!

My mother told me that everything was for our sake.

She told me that I had to know that although nobody else might.

That's why I don't feel bitter towards my father.

But when I see my mother think about him and become sad,

I do get a little upset.

My mother still misses Father terribly.

But Father has probably forgotten about both of us.

No, that is not so!

I am certain that His Majesty has never forgotten...

...either Her Highness or you for a single moment.

I'll be on my way now.

Yes, Your Highness. Please have a safe journey.

This is for you.

- What is this, Your Highness? - It's Limonium for your cough.

I picked it from the mountainside while you were changing.

My mother makes tonics from Limonium for me when I get colds.

I'll be going now.

What? Geum didn't go to school?

Yes, we went after you left, but he wasn't there!

- Then where did he go? - I don't know...

- Geum! - Mother!

Where have you been? You weren't at school!

I... I went... but something happened...

But I met a Justice Officer from the Prefecture.

A Justice Officer?

Yes, and I spent the day with him.

- Let's go in. - Yes, Mother.

It was the 11th day of the 6th month, 1693,

...when I sent Dong Yi away from the Palace.

And that child was born in 1694.

- Your Majesty... - You know.

You know that I never forgot that day.

It's time.

The moment I've waited for so long.

That time has come.

Look, Mother.

So that Justice Officer bought you this book as well as the book cover?

Yes, we watched the dance troupe together.

He even wrestled! We had such a good time!

What did I just see? That was definitely His Majesty!

But I met a Justice Officer from the Prefecture.

A Justice Officer from the Prefecture?

Who are you, sir? Are you a military officer?

Yes, that's right!

I'm a Justice Officer of the Prefecture!

A marriage prohibition?

It says the Crown Prince is going to get married!

They're going to select a bride for the Crown Prince?

That damned Queen...!

The Queen has pushed forward the Crown Prince's marriage.

Your Highness, the Crown Prince's condition has not improved.

What if his inability to sire children is discovered...

No!

That won't happen.

Lady Cho!

Yes, Your Highness.

I'm going to see the Queen. Make preparations!

Yes, Your Highness.

- Indeed? Consort Hui? - Yes, Your Majesty.

- Let her in. - Yes, Your Majesty.

Crown Prince!

Welcome, Consort Hui.

We were discussing the selection of the Crown Princess.

Third War Minister, you must gather support for us!

It is too early for the Crown Prince to get married!

I will do as Her Highness wishes,

But why does she want to delay the Crown Prince's nuptials?

Is it not better to proceed with the nuptials...

...and produce royal offspring quickly.

Just...!

Just do as you're told, Third War Minister.

Stop asking so many questions, do you understand?

Heed my words.

He never was able to hide his true emotions.

Now it's even more obvious.

He's hiding something. Find out what that is.

Yes, My Lord!

You want to delay the nuptials?

I told you before that is impossible.

I know, Your Majesty, but...

Then why do you make me repeat myself?

What is more important than the Crown Prince's nuptials?

How can you, as his mother, want to delay it?

The Crown Prince is still young, Your Majesty.

His nuptials can always wait...

The Crown Prince is already well past the appropriate age.

Do you forget that a few months ago,

I granted your request to delay the bridal selection.

I don't understand why you wish for this.

Tell me, is there a reason why his nuptials should be delayed?

- No, of course not, Your Majesty. - Indeed?

Then we will proceed with the selection of the Crown Princess.

You may leave.

Tell me, is there a reason why his nuptials should be delayed?

Does the Queen suspect something?

There is most definitely a problem with the Crown Prince.

I will speak to Physician Nam's nurse.

Jong-Geum, bring her here when no one is watching.

Yes, Your Majesty.

It's supposed to be here somewhere.

You there! I have a question!

Where is Master Woon Hak's house?

That man's been dead a while.

- What? - He's dead! He croaked!

That's impossible! I just...!

That man must be mistaken.

Please stay here a while. I'll go ask around.

All right then.

Geum, let's wait here for the Inspector to return.

Yes, Mother.

- Are you all right? - Geum!

I'm fine.

This is your hoe.

Oh, this is a verse from "The Doctrine of the Mean"!

You know this?

Recites verse

Sincerity is the beginning and end of all things.

Without sincerity, nothing exists.

So doesn't it mean that a true man values sincerity?

Master! You must be Master Woon Hak.

"The Greater Learning" and "The Doctrine of the Mean" at that age...?

Then I cannot possibly be compared to him.

I was merely babbling the Analects of Confucius at that age.

So what do you think, Master Woon Hak?

Will you take the Prince on as your student?

Woon Hak is dead. I thought I told you that already.

But Master...!

You've come a long way for nothing, Your Highness.

He is appealing as a student,

But I never take disciples who have roots in politics.

That child does not have the opportunity to seek other teachers.

Won't you reconsider?

No, the Prince's unfortunate circumstances is not my concern.

I understand. Please pardon our intrusion.

Let us leave, Inspector.

Your Highness, how can you give up so easily?

Give up? Don't you know me?

- I'm still a Poongsan dog! - What?

Even Liu Bei visited Zhuge Liang three times before he joined him.

You mean you're going to come here three times?

I'm not as great as Liu Bei, Inspector.

Three times won't be enough.

That man is going to get really annoyed with me!

By the way, I wanted to ask you something.

Do you know who is the Justice Officer at the Prefecture now?

- Madam! - She's in, isn't she?

Yes, but why...?

What? Your mother went to Consort Hui's mother's house?

I told her that I saw His Majesty near Consort Chun's house...

...and she left in a hurry!

- What? Why? - Why else? To rub it in!

That woman!

I was going to use that information to negotiate with Jang Hee-Jae!

Those loose-lips! That flapping mouth of hers!

Damn it!

Where did you say His Majesty was?

Were you listening?

At Consort Chun's house outside the Palace!

He disguised himself and met with the Prince as well!

I knew that was going to happen.

After all, His Majesty loves his children and...

Steward Hwang, are you there? Steward Hwang!

- You scared me! - You may leave. Go!

Y...yes, Madam!

His Majesty went to see Consort Chun?

And the Prince too?

The Prefecture Office

- You didn't meet the Prince? - No, Your Highness.

What about the other Justice Officer?

There are always two Justice Officers, isn't there?

That position is presently unfilled, Your Highness.

Your Majesty, this is...!

- Was this your secret intent all along? - That's right.

That is why I needed this long period of time.

This is a hundred yang.

Do it quietly as you've been instructed.

Yes, Madam.

Madam, why aren't you telling this to Her Highness?

She is unsettled because of the Crown Prince.

What good will come of telling her this now?

That is why I'm going to handle it myself.

Who could it have been?

Who pretended to be the Justice Officer and...?

Could Consort Hui have...?

Is that Lady Bong?

Is someone outside?

Lady Bong?

Is someone outside?

Lady Bong! Ae-Jong!

Geum! Wake up!

- Wake up, Geum! - Mother!

Open your eyes! We have to leave! Geum!

Geum!

- I can't breathe, Mother! - Just bear with it for a while!

What's this?

Ae-Jong, wake up! Fire!

Wake up!

It won't open!

Is anyone outside? Lady Bong! Ae-Jong!

Lady Bong!

Geum!

Geum, wake up! You must not sleep!

Open your eyes, Geum!

- Geum! - Your Highness!

Your Highness!

Take Her Highness and the Prince outside!

Geum! My baby! Geum!

Geum!

Are you all right, Geum?

- Your Highness! - Your Highness, are you all right?

Your Highness...

Geum is unconscious! He's unconscious!

- Geum! - Your Highness!

- Your Highness! - Your Highness!

What? A fire at Consort Chun's house?

Yes, Your Majesty!

How could that be!

Where is the Prince? I must see him!

Your Highness, you have burns on your hands.

You must get treatment first.

Move aside! I must see the Prince!

Your Highness!

Mother!

Your Highness!

Are you all right, Geum? Are you fine?

Mother...!

Please don't worry, Your Highness.

He was in a state of shock, but he's all right now.

Geum!

Where's Consort Chun? Where's the Prince?

Your Majesty...

Your Majesty...

Why are you...?

Why...?

It's really you, Dong Yi...

It's really you...

...who standing in front of me.

Your Majesty...

Your Highness, please retire to your bedchambers now.

You haven't slept in a few days.

Sleep? How I wish I can sleep.

- Your Highness... - Your Highness! It is Young-Sun!

What could it be at this hour?

You may enter.

- Your Highness, I have bad news! - What is it?

His Majesty has gone to see Consort Chun!

What? What did you say?

His Majesty went where?

Consort Chun's house was on fire, so he... he went to...

... and he saw her and...

What are you saying? Tell me exactly!

Where did His Majesty go? To see Consort Chun?

What is this nonsense?

His Majesty... It was His Majesty?

- He asked you to watch my house? - Yes, Your Highness.

His Majesty asked us to watch the house...

...and make sure that we protect you and the Prince secretly.

We have been protecting you from afar...

...for six years, everywhere you and the Prince went.

The fire was our fault.

It would have been a disaster if we arrived later.

We've committed a crime against you.

Please forgive us!

I've caused you to be injured.

I've hurt you.

I wanted to protect you no matter what it took.

You and the Prince both.

I never wanted either of you to be hurt.

What is going on, Your Majesty?

Why did you ask the guards to...

Did you really think I could let you go?

Were you able to let me go?

I have never spent a single moment without you.

I talked with you... laughed with you...

... and we watched the Prince grow up together.

In my heart, we were together everyday.

I won't do that anymore.

I will see you with my eyes and hold the Prince in my arms.

Your Majesty...

Return to the Palace, Dong Yi.

Return to the Palace where you belong.

Where the Prince belongs.

Your Majesty, what are you saying?

Return to the Palace?

We can't do that!

How can you overturn your own command?

- Don't you know what will happen? - Do you know...?

Do you know how I was able to endure that long and lonely period?

Because I knew I could reverse it.

Because I knew that in six years' time,

I could reclaim you and my child.

Your Majesty...

Summon the Chief Secretary right now!

Yes, Your Majesty!

Third Minister, did you hear the news?

Is it true that His Majesty went to see Consort Chun last night?

- Yes. - How could that be?

How could His Majesty disregard his own command...

...and seek out Consort Chun?

How can something like this happen?

- Your Highness! - Brother!

Don't worry too much!

His Majesty has given us an excuse to have Consort Chun executed!

There is nothing for you to worry about!

Go and find out what happened!

Yes, Your Majesty!

What if this brings trouble for Consort Chun...?

No, His Majesty would never do something so reckless.

There must be a reason why he has done this.

Your Majesty, we heard there was an unfortunate incident last night.

- You... - Wait!

Before you begin, I wish to tell all of you something.

It is nothing major. All I needed to do was give a decree.

But since you're all here, I might as well announce it.

Perhaps all of you are aware of this already,

But the Prince is already seven years of age.

And you are also all aware that his age requires him...

...to enter the Royal Academy to begin his education.

Therefore, in accordance with the laws of the Palace,

I will recall the Prince and his mother to the Palace...

So that he can receive education appropriate to his status.

Your Majesty, how can you consider...

I'm not finished, Councilor!

Do you know what this is?

Last night, someone attempted to kill Consort Chun and the Prince...

...by setting fire to their house!

They locked their doors with this!

Now my question is for you.

I have never said I would execute Consort Chun.

I have never said I would deny the Prince a royal education.

But the lives of my son, the Prince and his mother...

...are being threatened!

And yet you still refuse to grant entry to them?

Fine, then what about this?

Then according to your wishes,

Consort Chun and the Prince will remain outside the Palace.

And if they are threatened or harmed in any way,

I will make all of you pay with your lives!

My Lady, did you hear the news?

Her Highness is returning to the Palace!

Yes, we just received the decree too.

His Majesty must have been waiting for the right time!

Yes, I knew he would seek her out again.

I really thought he had abandoned her!

Don't you know His Majesty's character?

What? You used to blame His Majesty too!

My Lady, that was... That was just my emotions talking!

- That's not how I really felt! - Really?

Your Majesty!

What did I tell you? I knew he would bring her back.

Chief Suh said that he was unaware either.

Only recently did His Majesty reveal his intentions to him.

Consort Hui and the South Faction will not let all this happen so easily.

The West Faction must give her their support.

Yes, Your Majesty! Of course!

I wish I could see Consort Chun now! I feel so anxious already!

My Lady!

His Majesty wasn't as cold-hearted as we thought!

He's truly a fearsome man! Look at how he endured all this while!

He may be more fearsome than the devil, but I don't mind!

Everything is possible because...

...both of you stayed with Consort Chun until the very end!

- We didn't really do much. - You can't say that either!

That's right! In honor of your works, please accept our bows!

Why is he bowing?

What do you mean, Your Highness? You're afraid to return to the Palace?

Is it because of the Prince?

Your Highness...

I fear what the Prince will have to go through...

...when he enters the Palace.

- You know the gift that child has... - So you would rather avoid it?

Do you think it can even be avoided?

Even if you stay outside the Palace,

You will not be able to hide the Prince away.

They will soon find out about the Prince's abilities.

Then you will be in even more danger.

I know. I know that, Chief Suh.

That is why I am afraid.

I know it is his destiny and the path he must walk.

There are so many obstacles and challenges in his future.

Mother!

Is it true?

Has Father called you back to the Palace?

Has he summoned me back too?

- Geum... - That's what Lady Bong said.

She said I was going to return to the Palace.

She said that Father called us back!

Are you that happy?

Happy to live in the Palace?

Of course, Mother! Aren't you happy?

I'm so happy I could fly!

I had a dream last night.

I dreamt that Father came and caressed my hair.

I dreamt that he held my hand too.

When I woke up and realized it was only a dream, I started to cry.

But... but...

But now I'm really going to see Father!

This cannot happen!

His Majesty is merely testing the waters!

We do not have any justification in preventing the Prince from entering the Royal Academy.

Furthermore, after last night's incident,

His Majesty has yet another reason to get his way.

But why did that have to happen now? Why...!

Brother!

Brother...

Give this message to everyone in the South Faction.

His Majesty wants them to stake their lives?

Tell them I too want them to stake their lives!

Do you hear me?

Yes, Your Highness.

So you would rather avoid it?

Do you think it can even be avoided?

Chun Soo...

All right, Geum... Let's go.

Let's return to the Palace where your father is.

I'll protect you.

I will shield you from any wind or hail.

Have faith in me, my child. I will not lose you.

If I can protect you... If I can save you...

I will do whatever it takes.

What a lovely day.

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

Mother!

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