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The Prince and the envoys arrived in the capital.

They will be here soon. What should we do?

Why is the Princess not here yet?

She is coming, isn't she?

This way.

The Princess is here!

You look more beautiful than ever, Your Highness.

Thank you.

This is the Prince of Qing.

Hello, I am Darhan.

Hello, I am Princess Hyemyeong.

He is very good at speaking our language.

He only learned how to introduce himself.

He wanted

to introduce himself in your language.

I see.

What are you waiting for? Introduce yourself to him.

My name is Gyeon U. I will be helping you.

Are you the famous Gyeon U?

I have heard a lot about you.

He is a very competent person.

I strongly recommended him to be the translator.

He said, "I strongly recommended him to be the translator.

He is a very competent person."

Your role is quite important. I expect a lot from you.

I will do my best.

Welcome to Joseon.

Thank you for your warm welcome.

I am very touched that even the Princess came to welcome me.

He is thankful for your welcome,

and he is touched that the Princess came to greet him herself.

Your Majesty.

Please revoke your royal command.

Can't you take charge in greeting our foreign guests?

They recommended you for the job.

Also, you are the only one that I can trust.

Please take care of the Princess.

This is not an order.

This is a favor I ask of you.

An elegant lady?

Right, Your Highness.

Gosh, this feels so strange.

The Princess pretending to be elegant and obedient.

That would certainly be entertaining to watch.

You tamed the Princess

who used to be out of control.

You are the best.

From what I saw today, they make a great couple.

The Prince of Qing seems to be very fond of her.

If she continues to act coy

like she is doing now,

everything will go according to the plan.

-Don't you agree? -Sure.

I am starting to like the Princess.

What brings you here, Chief Scholar Gyeon?

I could hear you laughing from outside.

What is making you feel so happy?

The princess is getting married soon.

It is a joyous occasion.

Do not be so happy yet.

The Princess is

still in this palace.

You must be tired from the long journey.

She said "You must be tired from the long journey."

It is natural for a man to see a lady off.

He says it is natural for a man to see a lady off.

I will come and get you in the morning.

-He will come to see-- -Thank you

for being the translator for my marriage.

Thank you, Master Gyeon.

I will look forward to your good work.

I will see you tomorrow.

I will see you tomorrow.

I will see you tomorrow.

Why don't we go grab a cup of tea?

Are you close with the Princess?

Why do you ask?

Answer me first.

She has been very gracious to me

while I taught the Prince. There is nothing else.

I see.

I was hoping you would be close to her.

I came to propose to her

without even knowing who she is.

How can you live together for a lifetime

if you don't have any feelings for each other?

I want to know everything about her.

All the good parts and the bad parts as well.

Your Highness.

About the Prince of Qing...

He looks more handsome than I expected.

He is tall, gentle, and kind.

He is a very competent person.

I strongly recommended him to be the translator.

I will do my best.

What a jerk.

I have committed a mortal sin. Please...

I want to know everything about her.

All the good parts and the bad parts as well.

I pray to all the spirits.

Please help my son so there are no bad rumors about him.

Please stop my son from running into

the Princess ever again.

Mother!

What? Is your father here?

You do not need to pray anymore.

Your concern is all solved now.

What are you talking about?

The Princess is getting married.

The Prince of Qing came all the way here to propose to her.

Is that true?

Goodness.

Once she leaves for the Qing,

she will never be involved with Gyeon U again.

My goodness, spirits.

Thank you so much! My prays are being paid off now.

-Thank you. -You only did it once.

Numbers do not matter. What matters is the effort.

-Thank you. -By the way,

Gyeon U is in charge of the reception.

Why is my son doing that?

-I do not know. -Goodness.

Mother, I am home.

Gyeon U.

I heard you are doing the reception.

-Does your father know? -Gyeon U,

-is the Prince of Qing handsome? -Goodness, seriously.

I told you not to get involved with her.

Why would you do such a thing?

It is not that you are the only one who can speak their language.

Why is it you of all people?

Mother, let me change clothes.

Sure.

Can you stop doing that reception?

I am tired.

Could you step out?

Son.

I will talk to you later.

Stop it. I do not need anything else.

Mother,

let us talk later.

Gyeon U, there must be a lot of people who can speak their language.

Prince.

Are you really not going to eat?

Are you going to starve?

I do not want to talk to you.

Prince.

Why did you lie?

You promised me you would never leave me alone.

Are you saying I should not marry anyone in my whole life?

But you are going too far away.

It is not.

Hyemyeong.

Are you really going to the Qing?

Do not go.

She is...

alive?

The Princess

has been looking for her mother.

That was why

she remained silent until now.

My King.

What should I do, Mother?

Must I

make her go to Qing?

Her being alive...

will not make a difference.

If we

find her now after all this time,

she could be put in danger.

It is right to keep it buried.

You have to stay strong.

Think only about protecting the Princess and the Prince.

I heard you frequently visited that butcher's.

Have you seen this man at other places?

I just saw him when I went to buy meat. That is all.

Was there anything suspicious about the owner?

Did you see anyone who came by that place often?

Goodness.

Weren't you done with your investigation already?

I don't know anything else.

It seemed like Second State Councilor Jeong was

another regular of that place.

I have his letter that he left behind.

He mentioned

my mother in the letter.

I

cannot leave this country

before I find the truth about all this.

You couldn't find any witnesses?

The day when she was dethroned,

her palanquin was attacked by the bandits.

Do you remember?

How can I forget that?

I searched the whereabouts of her servants

except those who died that day.

They either died or went missing.

There are no records

and no witnesses.

Did you have a good night?

She said, "Did you have a good night?"

I could not get any sleep.

He could not get any sleep.

Was your Envoy residence not comfortable?

Was your Envoy residence not comfortable?

I was too excited to sleep from the thought of seeing you.

He was too excited to sleep

from the thought of seeing you.

Was that a little too much?

Prince Darhan!

They have prepared a festival for you, Your Highness.

How about enjoying the great view at the peak of Mount Inwang today

and enjoying a festival at night?

How about enjoying the great view at the peak of Mount Inwang today?

Great view.

I have seen enough of great views on the way here.

I want to see the real part of Joseon.

He enjoyed the view already on his way.

Princess, could you show me around?

This way.

How do I look?

He is asking for your opinion.

That is pretty.

What is that?

Thank you.

Thank you.

What a shame!

You missed it.

You were so close!

I will see you next time.

Try the lucky arrows. three for two yang.

If you shoot the chicken head,

we will give you a reward.

It is your chance to present your lover a pretty hairpin.

Try it!

-Honey. -Me!

Come on out.

Here I go.

Pay first.

Great, hold it like that.

Pull it hard.

Now, shoot!

Gosh, that was not strong enough.

REWARDS: HAIRPIN, ORNAMENT, LANTERN

Princess, I will make the shot

and give that as a present to you.

He says he will win a present for you.

Tell him I will root for him.

She says she will root for you.

Thank you, Princess.

Would you like to give it a try?

No, no.

You try too.

I am okay.

Are you afraid that you would lose?

That was close.

How do you say "You can do it" in Chinese?

It's "jiayou."

-Jjayou. -jiayou.

That was close. My goodness.

That hit the target!

Another bulls-eye!

This is for you.

Thank you.

May I put it on for you?

He wants to put it on your hair himself.

Master Min's letter?

He left the message about the dethroned queen to the Princess.

Didn't I say so?

I told you something didn't feel right

ever since she visited the Office of State Records.

Since when did you

raise your voice to me like this?

Do not forget

how you earned your place.

Search her room

secretly.

We should find out what is written in it.

Yes, Your Highness.

Your Highness.

I would've been okay wearing your shoes.

Then I would have had no shoes to wear.

It was more comfortable than I expected though.

You can return those flowery shoes then.

You gave this to me already. Don't be so cheap.

Princess.

Is there anything you want?

It is okay.

It is all right. I want to buy it for you as a gift.

He wants to buy a pair for you.

It is really fine.

She says it's okay.

Let us get going.

-Enjoy. -Thank you.

This must be the spicy chicken feet.

It is very spicy. Will you be all right?

I will be fine. I have always wanted to try it.

I have never tasted something so spicy before.

This is really good.

I am glad you like it.

A drink is a must

with great food like this.

We should all take a drink.

Chicken feet and soju are a perfect match.

Go ahead.

You like having chicken feet with soju.

-He will... -Do not mind.

What is it?

I was trying to order something else since she cannot eat chicken feet.

I am sorry Princess for not being considerate.

He is sorry for not being considerate.

Please order something else to eat.

Jerk!

"Jerk"?

What does that mean?

She is saying she feels great.

Jerk...

Jerk...

Feels great.

I will take care of her.

She is my lady.

I cannot let another man take care of her.

Goodness.

Why did you drink so much?

It just happened.

The Prince of Qing carried you on his back.

He did?

Your Highness.

It is gone. That fake letter.

Like you predicted, the Queen came and took it

when we left the place.

I see.

Princess,

I'm writing you this letter as I don't have

the courage to face you myself.

Three years ago, I went to your mother,

but she was already dead by then.

She is dead.

I thought something incredible was hidden in the letter,

but it is only about her death.

Maybe she wanted to pull a string before leaving for the Qing.

We got anxious for nothing.

They are going to make a move.

Find out anything

that could be Second State Councilor Jeong's weakness.

Yes, Your Highness.

They might try to do something to the Prince once I leave.

I should at least prune the branches off if I cannot pull the roots out.

Please hurry.

We do not have much time left.

I will take care of her.

She is my lady.

I cannot let another man take care of her.

"My...

lady."

Your Highness, please wake up.

The Prince of Qing

sent you all of them as he was not sure

which one you would like.

You do not look so good.

Are you sick?

No, I am fine.

What are you hesitating to say?

There...

There is someone

who I wish to get married to.

That is disappointing to hear.

All right.

Who stole your heart from me?

Who is it? Why are you hesitating?

It is Master Gyeon.

Do you mean the son of Chief Scholar Gyeon?

-Yes, Father. -No.

-Father. -I said, no.

-I want to have him. -Da-yeon.

You never refused

to give me what I want.

He gave her flowery shoes as a present.

Twenty pairs of them.

The Prince of Qing is

different indeed.

Yesterday, when the Princess saw those shoes she seemed so happy.

But I wasn't sure which one she liked.

So,

I bought them all for

the Princess.

Master Gyeon.

What did he say?

The Princess seemed so happy when she saw those shoes.

But he wasn't sure which one she liked so he bought them all.

He should have thought about what she would like the most.

The number of shoes does not matter.

Prince.

Be polite to him.

What did the Prince say?

Translate exactly what I said, Master Gyeon.

Prince.

Watch your manners.

He must be very sad

about the Princess leaving.

Here.

I heard they all gathered today.

It must have been an official family gathering.

Setting the date for the marriage is all that remains.

Let me pour you a drink.

When should our exchange be?

As soon as possible.

Rushing things could lead to a mistake.

It is critical that we do this discreetly.

You are right.

Let us keep on drinking.

Here.

My drink tastes bitter today.

The Prince does not seem to like me very much. Right?

I think it is all

because he is very close with the Princess.

I see.

I must find a way to

make the Prince like me.

He will soon be part of my family.

Hurry.

What is the matter?

That is...

The Prince is missing?

They searched his residence, but could not find him.

-Prince! -Prince!

-Your Highness! -Prince!

-Prince! -Prince!

Prince!

-He is not in here. -Let us keep searching.

-Prince! -Prince!

Prince!

Prince!

-Prince! -Prince!

Prince!

Prince!

Prince!

Prince!

Prince!

Prince.

-Master Gyeon. -Are you all right?

Are you hurt?

Master Gyeon.

The Princess is very worried.

You should go back.

I really hate that my my sister is going to Qing.

Prince.

I do not want her to go.

I am afraid

I might not be able to see her again.

Prince.

Hyemyeong!

Where have you been?

Hyemyeong...

It is all right.

Where did you find him?

He was in the sauce storage.

Where is he?

Where is my little brother?

I cannot seem to know.

Prince.

-Hyemyeong! -I found you!

Why could you not find me?

Because you were hidden so well.

It is your turn to hide now.

I will find you.

Then I should hide well so you cannot find me.

Then I will count to ten.

One.

Two.

Three.

Four.

Five.

Goodnight.

Master Gyeon.

Thank you.

I

really appreciate it.

I am worried about the Princess who is leaving soon,

but I am also worried about the Prince.

I did not know he would do such a thing.

I am too worried.

It is not like

I can stop her from going to the Qing.

He kept glaring at the Prince of Qing

and now he caused trouble.

That little brat is

the spitting image of his sister, causing so much trouble.

Still,

that will not change anything.

I heard the Princess has been calm these days.

But what if she changes her mind?

You can comfort him well

so that he will not make any more trouble.

Until when should I be this anxious?

Why is it so hard to get rid of that brat?

It will soon be over, Your Highness.

Yes, my lord.

The Princess is suspicious.

Watch what she does outside the palace.

-Yes, my lord. -And...

get me the details of Gyeon U.

Yes, my lord.

I really hate that my my sister is going to Qing.

Prince.

I do not want her to go.

Are you a fool? Why can't you tell them?

Why can't you?

I wanted to shout it out,

but...

-they are your friends. -What friends?

Those are not my friends.

I kept my mouth shut for your sake.

I decide whether to hold it in or not.

I did not ask you to hold it in.

Why could you not tell them

that I am your lover?

How can I when I am like this?

My goodness!

-Gosh. -My goodness.

Why are you standing there?

What is that story about?

This is unusual. You are interested in our story.

The title is Lovers in Paju.

They have to hide their love due to their circumstances.

The story is about their desperate love.

Isn't it awesome?

I guarantee that this will be a hit.

"Why can you not tell them?

Why can you not tell them?"

"How can I when I am like this?"

This is so pretty.

It looks great on you.

It met the perfect owner.

I already have enough bags my son bought for me.

This one is way better than what he bought you.

Looks fancy.

You were sick in bed until a minute ago because of Gyeon U.

I am not sure if I can take them.

It's a small present so don't feel pressured to take it.

They are so pretty.

So pretty.

I will visit you often from now on.

Mother, I am home.

You are here. Come in.

Gyeon U.

Hello.

Are you uncomfortable around me?

I told you already.

Is it because of the Princess?

I hoped you would say no,

but you are making it too obvious.

She has no choice but to go to the Qing.

What do you want to say?

The Prince's installation to be a crown prince is on the line.

I heard the Princess loves her brother dearly.

She will go for certain.

-Thus, you do not-- -Excuse me.

Gyeon U!

Where are you off to in such a hurry?

Are you on your way to see the Princess?

Yes, I have to see her.

Good. I was on my way there too. We should go together.

Thank you so much for finding the Prince yesterday.

I did what I was supposed to do.

You saved my family member

so I must thank you.

It is great to be in Joseon.

I got to meet a great friend and the love of my life.

I would have regretted greatly

if I turned down the invitation.

Invitation?

Right. Where do people of Joseon go to make their wishes?

Princess.

What is your wish?

What is your wish?

It is a secret.

I can make it happen. Tell me.

I can make it happen.

Tell me.

May I tell you about my wish first?

My wish is to live with you for the rest of my life.

Please go ahead and translate that for me.

What is it?

-Master Gyeon. -Gyeon U.

I cannot translate that.

I cannot

translate that.

Help them so that they have no trouble preparing for the banquet.

Banquet all of a sudden? It doesn't feels right.

I am sorry that I am an incompetent father.

After I leave, take good care of my brother.

I am not sure what I should prepare for her wedding gift.

You look very pleasant.

That is not true.

If it was Councilor Jeong's recommendation,

does that mean he is Councilor Jeong's person now?

I intend to give full support on your career.

What should I do?

You owe me a huge debt.

I will consider the debt is paid

if you go to Qing without making a scene.

Subtitle translation by Lexi Lee