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Please help me protect

the people I love.

She has no choice but to go to Qing.

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

Princess.

What is your wish?

What is your wish?

It is a secret.

If you tell me, I can make it happen.

"I can make it happen."

Tell him.

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.

You are right.

I should tell it to her myself.

Princess,

I will keep my wish a secret for a little longer.

Goodnight, Princess.

Goodnight, Princess.

Why don't we have another drink?

I am thinking about hosting a banquet.

I will tell them to prepare in accordance.

I intend to propose to the Princess at the banquet.

Can you help me?

I would like to ask her to marry me

in your language.

I cannot translate that.

Da-yeon.

Why is she playing so hard to get?

It is like she is teasing me.

She does whatever she pleases.

Gyeon U?

You annoying punk.

You are drunk. Stop picking on people and go home.

Stop right there.

I said stop!

Gosh, it hurts.

I told you to stop.

Do you think I will give up?

I will never give up like this!

I will do whatever it takes

to stop you from having her.

Master Doggy.

What should I do?

"On the last day of this month,

you will be able to see

the murderer of Min Yu-hwan at the temple at 10 p.m."

Watch carefully.

If the information is true,

there will be some kind of movement before the last day.

Yes, sir.

You are throwing a banquet?

He wants to invite all the officials

as he will make a huge announcement.

Help the Prince of Qing

so that he does not have any problems

when preparing for the banquet.

-Yes, Your Majesty. -Yes, Your Majesty.

A banquet all of a sudden?

It does not feel right.

I get it! It is to propose to Your Highness--

No way.

That will not happen. Right.

Just let me know if there is anything you need.

It will be a special day for both you and the Princess.

It must be as grand as possible.

He is willing to help prepare for the banquet

as it will be a special day

for you and the Princess.

Today is her day, so I want to make sure she is satisfied.

He wants everything to be

in favor of the Princess since it is her day.

I shall discuss this matter with Eunuch Ju

to make sure the Princess is satisfied.

They will try their best.

Thank you in advance.

He thanks you in advance.

-Let us go together. -Okay.

-Let us go. -Okay.

He seems quite close to others.

He came to Joseon several times as a messenger.

So of course they are close.

It is ready.

Good. I got it.

What is this?

Open it, Your Highness.

Do you like it?

This thing makes objects that are very far away, look big.

You showed me a similar one before.

I am not interested.

Are you that sad to send your sister off to Qing?

My late mother was also from Joseon.

He says his mother was also from Joseon.

She missed Joseon a lot.

So she mentioned Joseon quite often.

However, it does not

mean that she was unhappy in Qing.

My father loved her so dearly

and she also often said that

coming to Qing was the right decision.

I will try to be that kind of husband to your sister.

I will love, adore and protect her

so that she can be the happiest princess in the whole world.

We will visit Joseon often after marriage.

You will be able to see her

so please do not be upset.

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

She will be leaving right after after the banquet, you know.

There are so many things

I need to prepare now that she is leaving.

I guess you care very much about her.

I am her mother after all.

-By the way. -Yes, Your Highness.

You look somewhat pleasant and happy.

Others may think

you are very excited to send her off.

That is not true.

My heart breaks due to the sadness,

but I should prepare everything perfectly--

You are going too far.

-Pardon? -When you are that sad,

you should behave accordingly.

My apologies.

That old bag.

You should be more careful until the Princess leaves.

It will not do you any good if you lose her favor.

Until when

must I walk on eggshells around that old bag?

Endure it for just a little longer, Your Highness.

All right.

Let us get rid of the Princess first.

Let us do it step by step.

It is so pretty.

Have you heard?

The Prince of Qing is throwing a banquet soon.

The Princess will be leaving for Qing soon.

I heard Master Gyeon is

in charge of the reception.

What is wrong about it?

He must be heartbroken.

He is marrying off his lover.

What lover?

I told you many times.

My brother and the Princess are not dating.

If you keep on spreading that ridiculous rumor...

It is not a ridiculous rumor.

I saw it all.

Saw what?

I saw them going into the rental bookstore together.

That is not true.

I saw them too.

Right, we saw them too.

So did I.

Hyo-jin.

Does your father work at the Capital District Office?

Why do you ask?

I just heard about

a vacant position in Tamna.

Seon-gyeong and Bo-yeong.

Where does your father work?

There...

There is someone

who I wish to get married to.

He wants everything to be...

What is wrong with him?

Is it because of the Prince of Qing?

-It is because of the Princess. -They are the same.

Goodness.

Why don't we go for a drink?

-Or to the Kisaeng Parlor? -You punk.

I am not doing it for my sake.

I am doing this to make him feel better.

Forget it all.

Half of the people in the world are women.

It is the royal marriage.

There is nothing you can do about it.

My gosh.

Why are you so late?

What? Is something wrong?

Second State Councilor Jeong invited you to his house.

Second State Councilor Jeong?

Do not get your hopes up.

I'm just meeting him to check things out.

Hello, master.

Please go in. He is waiting for you.

Master Gyeon?

How is the reception going?

Is everything all right?

Yes.

I am grateful for how you offered me

this valuable opportunity.

The royal marriage depends on this event. Please keep up the good work.

By the way,

there is something I would like to ask you.

Who requested a royal marriage

with the Princess?

Why do you ask?

It is just out of curiosity.

"Curiosity..."

I apologize if I went too far.

I would like to answer your question, but I'm afraid I don't know either.

Shall I get to the point now?

I invited you today

because I intend to

promote you after the reception.

What do you mean?

I intend to

give you my full support so you can have a successful career.

I learned to always be honest and honorable.

Thank you for the offer, but I'm going to have to refuse.

You are the son of Chief Scholar Gyeon indeed.

I shall leave you if you are done.

Do you feel uncomfortable around me?

The people say that

the Second State Councilor Jeong is above the King.

I took it as an irreverent rumor,

but seeing how you are offering your full support,

it seems like you believe in

that rumor more than anyone else.

And that makes me a little uncomfortable.

Master Gyeon.

I was on my way to serve you a glass of lotus leaf wine.

Why are you leaving already?

I will see you next time.

Father.

Yes.

I can see why you desire to be with him.

However,

the fish that lives in clear water tends to be bony.

I'll need more time to decide if he can be your husband or not.

Gyeon U. What did Second State Councilor Jeong say?

Does he support your relationship with Da-yeon?

I will keep this from your father.

So tell us.

Right. We are so curious.

It was nothing.

So tell us.

He would not have invited you at night for nothing.

Tell us.

Was it about your marriage?

Mother.

Tell you what?

Nothing.

Right, Father. It is nothing.

Right, Gyeon U?

I will go in first.

Nothing.

Master Gyeon went to see Second State Councilor Jeong?

Yes, Your Highness.

Second State Councilor Jeong did recommend

Master Gyeon to be in charge of the reception.

He is acting strangely.

Does that mean he is Second State Councilor Jeong's person now?

But that is how it seems.

It is not the first time the officials betrayed each other for power.

They are like bats.

Why don't you just make a hole on my body?

Hit harder why don't you?

Continue watching Councilor Jeong.

Yes, Your Highness.

Hyemyeong.

Prince.

What brings you here this late at night?

I missed you.

I heard the Prince of Qing's mother is from Joseon.

Did you know?

Really?

He wants someone like his mother to be his wife.

That's why he has been wanting to marry a Joseon woman.

How did you know?

He told me himself.

He does not seem like a bad person.

Right, he is nice.

So,

do not worry about your sister now.

Still, I

like Master Gyeon more.

Can't you marry Master Gyeon?

I want you to marry him.

Then you will not have to go to Qing.

-And-- -Prince.

Okay.

If I turned down the invitation I probably would have regretted it.

They said Qing suggested the royal marriage.

He came to Joseon several times as a messenger.

So of course they are close.

Do not go.

Do not go.

Gyeon U, are you awake?

Son.

Gyeon U.

Gyeon U.

Gyeon U.

Son, are you okay?

Yes, I am okay.

You look so pale.

Should we call a shaman?

Your herbal tonics are not working well.

You have been having nightmares, right?

-What is this about? -Stop talking nonsense.

Look at all this sweat.

Do not worry.

What should we do?

Gyeon U has been acting strangely these days.

He keeps having nightmares.

Like then.

What about Master Gyeon?

I will leave if you have nothing to say.

I have

something to say.

I guess

you know already.

-About how I feel about you. -I have no feelings for you.

I believe it is rude not to turn you down when I have no feelings for you.

Goodbye.

-Is it because of Gyeon U? -What are you doing?

I asked you if it is because of him.

I'm not obligated to answer

such a question.

Say it with your eyes closed.

What is it?

Well... I...

like you.

Lie?

-No. I said "Like"! -Like what?

Me?

I fell in love with you at first sight.

You are so handsome.

She says he is handsome.

Se-ho is?

Gosh.

Goodness. Well...

She cannot just leave like this.

She made my heart flutter.

Wait.

Wait.

Stop.

Hey!

What is going on?

You started this so you should...

I have a feeling

that something will happen.

That punk will finally get to date someone.

Hello.

Is the Prince of Qing inside?

Yes, he is.

We are leaving as we are busy preparing for the banquet.

Do you want to spar with me?

I won.

You mean in Joseon?

The request came through Eunuch Ju.

Then this visit is for...

I thought I was invited here by you guys.

What is it?

It's nothing.

You keep it.

I do not deserve to keep that ring.

Father.

I am sorry...

that I am such an incompetent father.

Do you have anything else you want to have?

Lieutenant Gang.

Why are you outside?

Will you go buy it for me

if I tell you what I want to eat?

Anything.

Lieutenant Gang.

Yes, Your Highness.

After I leave,

take good care of my brother.

-Your Highness. -Help him

grow healthy and well

and become a great king.

I am sorry.

I always ask you for a favor.

I refuse.

You should do it yourself, Your Highness.

See it yourself.

I will make sure you can.

What are those?

They are wedding gifts sent from Qing.

Well...

What brings you here?

I CAME TO SEE YOU.

I heard you gave a telescope to the Prince as a gift.

Thank you for being so considerate

of my little brother.

My goodness!

-Are you okay? -Lieutenant Gang!

Do not be so stiff.

Thank you so much for your help last time.

That's it?

I shall repay you next time.

People never keep that promise, you see.

Sorry, I am in a hurry.

Wait.

You dropped this.

It does not belong to me.

Take it.

Or find its owner.

You work at the Office of Investigation after all.

"The information is fake.

He will not appear."

What does this mean?

"On the last day of this month,

you will be able to see

the murderer of Min Yu-hwan at the temple at 10 p.m."

The information is fake.

He will not appear.

What is wrong?

Nothing.

Look who it is.

Your Highness.

What are you doing?

You trained your dog poorly.

I caught this dog

sneaking around my house.

Why is your bodyguard spying on me?

Seeing how you cannot answer,

there must not be a fair reason.

Then...

what should I do with this wench?

I apologize.

Release her.

I do not wish to make a big deal out of this either.

Let us say you owe me a huge debt.

I will consider

the debt paid

if you go to Qing without making a scene.

My apologies. Your Highness.

Cheer up, Your Highness.

I am sorry.

I

put you in danger.

Your Highness.

Now, I do not have...

anything I can protect.

Your Highness.

Tailed?

Lieutenant Gang tailed Wol-myeong.

He must be watching me.

Then

our exchange could be risky.

They say to strike from the west

after causing noise in the east.

Strike the west while causing noise in the east?

Give false information to the Office of Investigation

saying that Wol-myeong appeared.

Thanks to you, our transaction is complete.

Thank you for suggesting a great deal.

Thank you. Let us drink!

Thief!

Thief! Thief!

You thief. Give that back right now!

-What is this? -Get him!

-Get him! -Stop!

Stop!

You have a lot of nerve.

You dared to rob my house.

It is not a big deal. Please do not worry.

Do not make a fuss,

and send him to the government office.

We sent someone to report him already.

Put those away!

Yes, my lord.

Stop.

I received a report and came to investigate.

There was no need for you to come. He's just a petty thief.

Go back. I will take care of it myself.

He does not seem like a petty thief.

What?

-What are you talking about? -I shall answer you.

Where are all these going to?

They are going to the Minister of Taxation's house.

Once we get the ginseng, we will divide it equally.

Take good care of it today.

There is some kind of transaction going on

using this marriage as an excuse.

What do you mean?

Something was secretly delivered to

the Minister of Taxation's house today.

Rhinoceros horns are piled up in the storage room.

It cannot be found in Joseon.

How do you have so many of them?

The top is covered in silk,

so it seems like they are trying to hide the contents.

Were they declared?

It is not the matter of paying taxes.

Rhinoceros horn is the ingredient for making bows.

Bringing a lot of them in secret

could be

an evidence of treason.

Treason?

That is out of the question!

You would have to explain in detail during the investigation.

-Arrest him. -Yes, sir.

How dare you!

Let go!

Let go of me!

There are two parties involved.

We cannot just let the other one walk away.

I am the envoy from Qing.

Do you really think you can arrest me?

The Qing dynasty will not forgive

your sins.

-Arrest him too. -Yes, sir.

Let go!

What do you mean things went sideways?

Master Gyeon broke into his house

and found the horns.

Then Lieutenant Gang barged in.

So they were arrested right away.

They even mentioned the possibility for treason.

What if we...

We?

The Minister of Taxation plotted the treason himself.

Pardon?

Before he opens his mouth,

seal it.

Princess,

will you marry me?

What is it?

-Master Gyeon. -Gyeon U.

I cannot translate that.

I cannot

translate that.

Prince of Qing.

Master Gyeon caught a secret transaction?

The Minister of Taxation and the envoy from Qing were arrested.

He caught them dealing on the side, using the marriage as an excuse.

Maybe he tried to stop the marriage.

I did not know any of this.

Is he hurt?

I do not know.

He disguised himself as a thief and sneaked in alone.

Oh, no. He might be injured badly.

-It is too late now. -Your Highness.

Are you okay?

Are you not hurt?

Were you worried about me?

You said not to mind you.

Then why did you worry about me?

You said not to care about you.

Then why are you looking at me with such teary eyes?

Are you sure...

you do not want me to mind you,

to care about you,

and to be around you?

I cannot do that.

I will care about you.

I will mind you.

And I will protect you.

I know I am crossing the line

but I cannot help it.

Please question the criminal yourself.

There may be accomplices.

You were reinstated as the Prince's teacher?

Now, I can see you more.

I think you can't have Master Gyeon. Give up on him.

Whatever the reason for you going outside the palace is,

show people your dignity and behavior as the Princess.

I do not want you to be in danger

or to get along with the Princess either.

He got caught for committing treason.

You really did not know about it?

You seem to be curious about too many things, Your Highness.

I cannot just sit back and wait to be attacked.

Is there any way to bring down Jeong Gi-jun?

Subtitle translation by Lexi Lee