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Sorry, I didn't know you had a visitor.

Did you go to Supyo Bridge again?

Yes.

I saw someone

who looks just like my daughter at the lantern festival.

I've been having nightmares since then.

If...

you have to let go of someone

when things get tough,

it should not be me.

Can you promise me that?

Yes, Your Highness.

Good.

I think

my wish has finally come true.

What do you mean?

I wished for

your wish to come true.

I found your mother.

Mom.

Ra-on.

I'm sorry it took me so long to find you.

Mom.

Mom.

I'm sorry.

Mom.

Mom.

Why are you hiding it?

What do you mean?

About Ra-on's mother.

You know they're desperately looking for each other,

but why do you keep silent?

What if she really is her mother?

Of course, I should help them reunite.

What would you do

if their reunion could put you in danger, Your Highness?

If you let this one go,

you and Ra-on

might be able to live happily together.

I don't know what kind of danger it may be,

but I don't want to stop a mother and her child from reuniting.

You went through so much, didn't you?

I've already forgotten about it.

I thought I'd never be able to see you again,

but I met you again like this.

By the way,

what on earth happened?

How did you become a eunuch?

I'll tell you little by little.

Don't worry too much.

I met a lot of nice people. I'm doing very well.

His Highness is good to me too.

His Highness?

Are you saying the man over there

is the Crown Prince?

I won't ask you any more questions since I made you a promise.

I'm curious and worried about what you told me,

but still, thank you for giving me a chance to choose.

Your Highness.

Destiny can neither be made

nor be avoided.

That's exactly what I want to say.

I'll grant her an official holiday and send her to come see you soon.

Don't feel so bad to say goodbye to her now.

Yes, Your Highness.

I'll see you soon, Mom.

I'm relying on you, so please take good care of her.

Don't drink too much, Grandfather.

I told you not to call me that.

Do I look that old?

Let's go.

Now everything is up to Ra-on.

This isn't a matter of choice.

She's working at the palace.

What's more, she's serving the Crown Prince.

It doesn't make sense.

You're well aware that this is not right.

Your Highness.

It doesn't seem like it will stop soon.

I know.

Your Highness, wait here for a minute.

I'll go get an umbrella.

Go ahead.

You know

I wouldn't say that.

Why don't we walk a little faster?

A crown prince would never run in the palace.

Never.

I'm aware of that.

So what?

Do you think any crown prince has ever loved a eunuch?

It all happened to be that way.

BLACK MARKET LEDGER

Are you all right, Your Highness?

What if you catch a cold?

I'm afraid.

Of what?

Of being too happy.

What if I am this happy

because someone else's happiness came to me?

What if...

they come and take it away from me?

Are you that happy to be reunited with your mother?

There are people I wish to be with

both inside and outside the palace.

How could I not be happy?

If you are happy, I am happy.

But...

you make it sound like you would be just fine without me outside the palace,

and that makes me sad.

Don't worry, Your Highness.

I will not go anywhere without your permission.

Do you mean that?

Of course.

I left it on the Crown Prince's desk

as you requested.

Good work.

If something like this keeps happening, they will tighten security.

Would you be okay then?

It would not have been necessary for me to hide

if I had decided not to take any action.

We need to let him know

that he is always being judged by the people.

You may go.

Yes, sir.

When will you...

tell her?

I'm talking about Hong Ra-on.

I'm waiting for the moment

when the Crown Prince becomes incapacitated.

Do you know what these are?

I do not know, Your Highness.

These are letters that accuse you of cronyism and corruption.

But...

why was I never notified of these...

when so many have come in already?

Chief Royal Secretary,

speak up.

Your Highness,

the accusations made in the letter have not been confirmed,

and it is possible that they are only trying to defame him.

It's as if they already knew you would say that

because they even sent evidence this time.

BLACK MARKET LEDGER

This is the list of people who bought their posts from you.

BLACK MARKET LEDGER

It states when, where, whom,

and which posts were bought for how much.

Your Highness, I feel wronged.

Chief Royal Secretary.

I ordered you to confirm the allegations with the people on this list.

What happened with that?

They all confessed that it is true.

Your Highness, this is definitely slander.

You abused your power to take bribes for posts

and corrupted the Royal Court.

I order you to remove Minister Kim Ui-gyo

from office.

Yes, Your Highness. I will follow your command.

Remove me?

Your Highness, please retract your command!

You must make a careful decision

after the formal investigations are completed, Your Highness.

You are right.

I am investigating this thoroughly,

so I will question and hold those,

who kept quiet about this all along accountable.

That was the book that disappeared when the storage was raided

by Baekwoon Group.

But...

how did it end up in the Crown Prince's hands?

My thoughts exactly.

So he ordered your removal from office?

My Lord, this is Chil-seong.

You may come in.

Did you look into it?

I went to meet the man who had the information,

but he was already dead.

I think they killed him because he figured out their identity.

What? Then, you don't have any more information?

I found out that the name of Hong Gyeong-rae's daughter

is Hong Ra-on.

Hong Ra-on?

But I'm sure she had to use a different name.

Keep looking into it until you find more information.

Yes, My Lord.

Hello, Chief of Mistry of Rites.

Let His Highness know that I am here

to discuss the date for the Princess Consort selection.

Yes, My Lord. But His Highness is in the library.

Shall I relay your message?

No, I'll go there myself.

Yes, My Lord.

Can you see me even with your eyes closed?

You were smiling while you were sleeping.

Yes.

I had a dream about you.

What kind of dream was it?

It's the dream

where you called me Ra-on for the first time.

Sleep some more, Ra-on.

Ra-on?

I found out that the name of Hong Gyeong-rae's daughter

is Hong Ra-on.

Ra-on.

Hong Ra-on.

The Crown Prince's palace?

We shouldn't sit back and watch

how the Crown Prince behaves so rudely.

If we're going to sway him, we should do it properly

so that he doesn't act up anymore.

Still, it can be considered...

treason.

I have a good idea.

We'll disguise it as if it's Baekwoon Group's doing.

Is that what you mean?

Rebel forces are going rampant anyway,

so there is no reason why we shouldn't.

Gather a few merciless assassins.

Once everything comes to an end,

they'll leave this mask and disappear.

We'll catch three birds with one stone.

The date of the royal marriage will be advanced,

the guard against Baekwoon Group will be tightened,

and the Crown Prince will stop acting up and kneel before us.

He'll kneel before us in fear.

How should we tell this to Premier Kim?

He'll know about it even if we try to hide.

Still, he won't stop us even if he knows about it.

What brings you here?

I told you I wouldn't forgive you

if you showed yourself before me again.

Your Highness, the truth is...

Tell me right this instant

just what you were scheming in front of my residence.

The clouds... No, the sun... I mean the weather is nice, and...

Actually, I couldn't forget about the beautiful lady

who stayed in the residence the other day,

so I paid a short visit.

Someone who stayed in the residence?

A beautiful lady other than me?

Could it be Wol-hui?

She has become sharp...

I mean, she's not here anymore.

What is that? Bring it to me.

I was reminded of her favorite snack, so I brought some.

Awesome.

Wol-hui doesn't like this kind of stuff.

Take it back.

Out of sight, out of mind.

I don't know who she is,

but I guess you liked someone with a very similar taste to mine.

I'm sorry for the misunderstanding. You may go now.

Yes, Your Highness.

What brings you here?

Byeong-yeon.

Are you in there?

Your Highness.

How have you been?

I thought I would be able to know

whether he was alive or dead if I met his family.

This is why I cut ties with you.

Have you ever thought about how Ra-on and I had been

during the ten years when my husband was focused on nothing but the uprising?

We'll protect you now.

No.

What are you trying to do to Ra-on this time?

Help us so that the thousands of sacrificed lives

don't go in vain.

We know nothing.

Please...

Please do not get us involved in it again.

Your Highness.

Byeong-yeon.

Are you hurt?

Well, there has been an accident.

One of our new trainees made a mistake during the training yesterday.

It must have been dangerous.

What about your wound?

Is it okay?

Yes, I'm fine, Your Highness.

Chief Kim left work?

Already?

Yes, he told us that he wouldn't participate in the training

because he wasn't feeling well.

Did he get hurt badly during the training yesterday?

We didn't have any training yesterday.

So, there was no training.

No, Your Highness.

Hello, My Lord.

I'm on my way to Premier Kim's house.

At this hour?

I finally found out

about the girl named Hong Ra-on.

What did you find out?

It's said that she's in the palace now.

In the palace?

Are you certain about that?

Yes, I need to inform Premier Kim quickly in order to sneak her out first.

You haven't reported this to anyone yet, have you?

No.

I just...

found out about it.

Good. Go ahead.

I want to take my time and walk home.

Yes, My Lord.

It's you, My Lord.

I forgot to tell you something.

Please go ahead, My Lord.

You see...

HONG GYEONG-RAE'S DAUGHTER IS IN THE PALACE

I apologize for visiting so late, Your Highness.

If it is about Sam-nom, do not say anything.

If there's anything she needs...

I'll help her.

No.

I must say it.

What Eunuch Hong needs...

is to get out of here.

Kim Yun-seong.

I told you that she's none of your worries.

Eunuch Hong shouldn't be here. This palace...

I will...

find a way.

If you two stay together,

you will also face great danger.

What would you do if their reunion could put you in danger, Your Highness?

What is that danger...

you speak of?

Forget it.

If I was going to be shaken up by such words,

I wouldn't have loved her in the first place.

You may go now.

The bloodshed

has probably started by now.

What was that?

Is anyone out there?

Is anyone there?

Who are you?

As you can see, I'm empty-handed.

I don't know what you want,

but we will start talking

after you let her go.

Is that you, Byeong-yeon?

Yes. I apologize for being late, Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Your Highness!

Your Highness.

Your Highness!

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Your Majesty.

Premier Kim, what should we do about this?

Is it true that masked bandits broke into the Crown Prince's palace?

Yes, Your Highness.

You must stay strong at a time like this.

I can't believe I have to worry about this information leaking out

when my son, the Crown Prince, suffered such a dangerous incident.

I'm sure you want to call in the chief of the royal guard and reprimand him.

But what good will come of people finding out?

They will try to stir up public sentiment and cause more trouble.

I will take care of this,

so that the public won't be disturbed.

Did you handle it properly?

Of course, Premier Kim.

His Majesty ordered us to stay quiet about this,

so we couldn't be more grateful.

But don't let your guard down until it's finished.

Of course. There's no question about that.

We will excuse ourselves.

What will we do about this? We sent ten assassins.

Yet only nine bodies were found.

He probably got away, right?

Should we report this or not? Still, I shouldn't turn a blind eye to it.

GYEONCHUNJEON

I'm the eunuch from the Crown Prince's palace.

May I go in for a while?

-No. -Sir.

How is His Highness?

Please tell me if he is okay, sir.

Step aside.

Please

stay stong, Your Highness.

When will you come back?

Your Highness, can you see me?

There were dead bodies of assassins and their blood

everywhere in your residence,

so we brought you here for the time being.

Also, His Majesty has ordered not to send anyone in

except for physicians.

You may not get up yet, Your Highness.

There's something I need,

so bring me a eunuch from my residence.

Your Highness,

I'm here.

Are you all right?

Your Highness.

Do you remember

when I told you

that I was afraid of being too happy?

When you fell down,

I was so scared.

I thought

they were

taking this happiness back away from me

in the end.

Please do not let go of my hand.

I...

I won't let go of your hand either.

How dare you?

No one can take away your happiness

without my permission.

So don't cry.

I will

never let go of your hand.

What time will you return?

-Before the curfew-- -No.

Come back before sunset.

You have to come back by my side before sunset no matter what.

Do you understand?

Yes, Your Highness.

You can't go anywhere with her alone right now.

She's in the palace, serving the Crown Prince.

This happened while I had my hands off out of fear and agitation.

So I can't sit back and watch anymore.

Ra-on and the Crown Prince

love each other dearly.

Do you truly not know what that means?

Has the time passed this much already?

Yes, Your Highness. It's time for evening assembly soon.

Okay, get things prepared.

Yes, Your Highness.

I told her to come back before sunset.

I tried so hard to escape from that dreadful fate.

She was such a beautiful child,

but I punished her hard and made her live as a boy.

I can't let her stay there for even a second anymore.

If anyone

finds out

that she's Hong Gyeong-rae's daughter...

JAHYEONDANG

If...

you have to let go of someone

when things get tough,

it should not be me.

Can you promise me that?

Don't worry, Your Highness.

I will not go anywhere without your permission.

Have you been waiting long, Your Highness?