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She's going to be deposed!

His Majesty has ordered her to be stripped of her crown!

Despite the fact that the Queen's position is to support the King and the nation,

Queen Jang lacked virtue and committed an unforgiveable crime against the throne and the nation.

Queen Jang is no longer worthy of her position.

Therefore, today on the 12th day of the 4th month

I will remove Queen Jang from her crown,

and strip her of her title.

Deposed? This cannot be! This cannot happen!

- Your Majesty! Your Maj... - Madam!

- Call for a physician now! - However...

In consideration for the Crown Prince,

his mother's dignity must be upheld.

Therefore, instead of complete dethronement and exile,

she will be demoted to her previous rank of Royal Consort Hui,

and entitled to all honorable rites due as the mother of the Crown Prince.

In addition, deposed Queen Min has been found to have been a victim of powerful opposition.

Your Majesty!

Therefore, I will restore her crown and title as Queen.

She shall be accorded all proper decorum according to her title.

Your Majesty!

Your grace is boundless, Your Majesty!

Today, on the 12th day of the 4th month in the Year 1694,

a royal decree has been given in accordance to the laws of the monarchy.

His Majesty hereby commands the reinstatement of Queen Min's crown,

and she shall obey.

Your Majesty!

- Your Majesty...! - Your Majesty...

I...

- Does this mean the Queen will return? - Yes, My Lady!

This is all because of you, My Lady!

Please...

If you're going to say, "Please don't say that," then please don't say that, My Lady.

You even risked your own life to protect the Queen!

But if it weren't for your help, none of this would have happened.

Yes, you're right. I played a big part too!

And I'll make sure everyone knows it!

Sir!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

- How is my brother? - He is to leave for his exile soon.

That's not all, Your Majesty!

People are causing damage to Madam's house, but no one is stopping them!

Your Majesty, I am filled with anger at this unjust treatment!

How could His Majesty do this to you?

You don't deserve this!

This is so unfair, Your Majesty!

This is the house! This is the house of that traitor Jang Hee-Jae!

He strutted about like a peacock and now look at him!

Men, let's not do this out here. Let's go in and destroy the place!

You wretches, do you know where you are? Do you expect to live after this?

Yes, we want to die! So do what you want with us!

You wretches!

You wretches!

I will not forget this day!

I will wait for the day when all of you are torn into pieces!

Your Majesty!

Let go of me! Let go this instant!

I wish to see Her Majesty! I won't take another step until I see her!

Enough. Who are you referring to as Queen?

Fool! I will make you pay for this with your life!

Take the criminal away!

Let go of me! I will have your eyes and teeth pulled out!

Brother, no matter what, you must survive this.

I won't fall so easily.

This isn't the end of me.

It's Jang Hee-Jae!

Wretches! I won't go like this!

- I will go to the Palace! - Move aside!

- I will see the Queen! - Move aside!

Don't you hear what I'm saying?

Your Majesty!

- Yoon has left for his exile? - Yes, Your Excellency.

The criminals are being transported right now.

We have lost too much.

My Lord! Ho-Yang!

- My dear! - Mother!

My Lord, how am I supposed to live with you and Ho-Yang?

My dear, wait for us! We will be back soon!

Mother, I don't know what we've done wrong or where we are going!

- I won't go! - You can't take them!

You can't go!

You can't go!

I sort of feel sorry for them. Come to think of it, they really didn't do much.

I'm almost going to cry. Maybe we should have let them run away.

I know. They're so dumb, they would have been caught anyway.

I hope they don't cause problems in exile too.

All the sentences for the criminals have been carried out.

The only sentence left is for Consort Hui.

- Carry out the orders. - Yes, Your Majesty.

The Office of Investigations will escort you to your residence, Your Highness.

There's no need for that.

Don't look back.

Goodness, My Lady! You're here, too?

Of course! I won't miss this!

Here she comes!

Look at her! How can she hold her head up so high?

I know! She practically got kicked out!

Your Highness, let us walk another way where there are no eyes watching us.

No. Humiliation must be remembered as such.

I will remember this moment for as long as I live.

Your Majesty...

- So this is where you were. - Dong Yi!

You're not asking me anything.

Because anything you say will bring you pain.

I didn't think you would want to say anything.

Yes. If I could, I would hide everything away.

That I'm a bad king, and a bad man.

- Your Majesty... - Consort Hui isn't to blame.

The biggest fool and blame-worthy person was me.

I was blinded by lies and sent the Queen away.

It was I who made Consort Hui change like that.

And yet, I could only make the decision that I did.

Even though I knew Consort Hui's crime was unforgivable,

I couldn't send her away because she is the Crown Prince's mother.

Your Majesty...

You've acknowledged Queen Min's innocence and protected the Crown Prince's status.

So why do you blame yourself?

I knew you would make this decision.

Because that is the right thing to do for the nation.

Because you were always right.

Dong Yi...

But this decision can make things difficult for you.

Even though she may no longer be Queen, Consort Hui is the mother of the Crown Prince.

That means she still has power.

- She can still... - Did you think I would be angry with you?

- Because I was worried about my well-being? - Dong Yi...

No, Your Majesty. I'm not scared at all.

Did you forget that you used to call me Poongsan?

I know what you're worried about.

But don't worry, Your Majesty. I'm Dong Yi, the Poongsan dog!

So no matter what happens, I have faith in myself and you.

I won't let anything defeat me.

- Dong Yi... - Yes, Your Majesty!

Yes...

Thank you.

What? Prepare for the Queen's reinstatement?

- Me? - Yes, My Lady.

There is much to prepare for if we are to escort the Queen back from her private residence.

But why me?

Because you are the most elder in the Inner Court.

Events like this are normally handled by the most superior of the Inner Court, but it is regarding the Queen.

Normally, Consort Hui would be responsible, but that would be throwing oil into the fire!

Actually, I think it would be fitting if Consort Hui was made responsible!

- My Lady! - Lady Bong!

But I...

If you keep this up, I may send you back to the Office of Investigations!

- You know that I'm your superior, right? - What?

Yes, My Lady. That sounds like a good idea.

Hey! No, My Lady! I really like it here. I plan to die here!

I won't do it again! Please have mercy on me!

My Lady...!

It was a joke this time, but I'll be really angry next time.

No matter what the circumstance, Consort Hui is still an Elder of the Inner Court.

- You must observe all decorum. - Yes, My Lady.

I am so happy that I get to oversee the reinstatement of Her Majesty!

What do I have to do?

Please put this in the bedchamber. That way.

This plant can't be dug in too deep. The dirt must only cover the roots.

My Lady!

We asked you to stay in your residence! Why did you come out?

But I can't just sit and do nothing!

But you shouldn't be doing any work! All you have to do is give orders!

Can't you just pretend I'm not doing anything? I'm good at things like this!

When I was at the Bureau of Music...

My Lady, you are soon going to become a Royal Consort.

Please forget the time when you were a slave!

How? I can't change my own blood.

And I'm not ashamed of my past. I was a very good slave!

My Lady! Goodness gracious!

That should be cleaned with a dry cloth!

- My Lady! - My Lady!

My Lady, the guards who will escort the Queen back have just left the Palace!

Are you sure?

Your Majesty, I am here on orders of the King to escort you back to the Palace.

Thank you for coming.

- Your Majesty. - Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, please come with us.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty...

My Queen...

Forgive me, my Queen...

Forgive me for causing you to suffer...

No, Your Majesty. There is nothing to forgive.

It is I who should seek your forgiveness.

It is because of my lack of virtue that I couldn't serve you at your side.

And yet you protected me and had faith in me.

My Queen...

Your Majesty...

Your Majesty...!

Your Majesty...!

Lady Chun...

Bring more tea. I think the night will be a long one.

Yes, My Lady.

I still can't believe it, Lady Chun.

I can't believe I've returned to the Palace.

Your Majesty...!

How will I ever repay you for everything you've done?

Please don't say that.

I was not the only one who wanted to prove your innocence.

But if it weren't for you, it never would have happened, don't you agree?

Your Majesty...

That is why I believe that it is now my turn.

Do you understand?

I will protect you.

Your Majesty...?

When I was in exile, there was something I regretted.

I regretted never speaking up even when I was Queen.

I never tried to do anything.

Lady Chun, don't do the same thing I did.

Do what you can in your position.

I will give you the power to do so.

- Power, Your Majesty? - That's right.

Power to stand against Consort Hui, who still resides within the Palace.

Power to fulfill your dreams.

Your Majesty...!

My Lord!

I heard Her Majesty has given you authority over the Office of Investigations.

- How...? - Her Majesty summoned me.

She asked me to help persuade you.

Why are you hesitating?

If Her Majesty has given you an order, you must obey.

But am I worthy to take over such a responsibility? I am...

If this is about the Sword Fraternity, I told you to bury it forever. Did you forget?

You will soon become a Royal Consort.

You should no longer be concerned with "Can I", but "How will I"

Don't forget, Lady Chun. You are now worthy of this responsibility.

You are different than the others who are only concerned

how to obtain power and keep it.

For what purpose is that power needed?

For whom will that power be used?

That will be your concern.

My Lord...

That is why you must be there.

You must become that power for His Majesty and our nation.

What? I am to become the Chief Madam Investigator?

You have been appointed as Chief Madam of the Office of Investigations from today onwards.

- My Lady! - How is this possible? How could I...?

It was I who gave that order.

From today, you will be the Chief Madam Investigator of the Office of Investigations.

My Lady!

With my authority as the Chief Madam Investigator of the Office of Investigations,

I order a complete reform of the methods and customs within the Office of Investigations.

Therefore, there will be a new organization of the Lady Investigators.

The names I call out will step forward and accept their new duties.

From today onwards, Lady Investigator Jung Im will be promoted to fifth rank Court Lady.

Lady Investigator Mal-Geum will be promoted to fifth rank Court Lady.

Cha-Bi and Gu-Jong will be promoted to sixth rank,

Bi-Geum, Geum-Bi, and Hwan-Bi will be promoted to seventh rank.

My Lady.

Bring in the Lady Investigators who are in prison. I will determine their sentence.

- Yes, My Lady. - Yes, My Lady.

What did you say? Lady Chun is now in charge?

It was the Queen's orders!

She made Lady Chun in charge of the entire Office of Investigations.

Then what about us?

My Lady! What... what is going to happen to us?

Are... are we going to die?

I thought we weren't going to die because we weren't turned over to the Tribunal.

What do we do, My Lady?

My Lady, I don't want to die! I can't die like this!

Please... please say something...!

My Lady...!

- Bring them out! - Yes, My Lady.

My Lady...!

Have mercy! Please have mercy!

Please have mercy, My Lady!

I will now give you your sentence.

But before that, is there anything you want to say to me?

If not, then may I sentence you according to my will?

I will kill myself.

So please do not sentence me to be beheaded before the girls.

That is the most degrading of deaths for a court lady.

I won't die like that, My Lady.

- Why not? - Yes, I did it.

I trespassed your residence and created false evidence to frame you.

I know that I deserve death.

But it was my duty as the Chief Madam to obey the orders of the Queen.

It is my duty to obey, even at the risk of my own life.

I fulfilled my duty as the Chief Madam Investigator.

So please do not give me a degrading death, My Lady.

I'm afraid I can't do that.

Please have mercy on me, Jung Im! I mean, My Lady!

You can say something on our behalf, can't you, My Lady?

Please ask Lady Chun to spare our lives!

- Please! - Please, My Lady, have mercy!

My Lady...!

Give it to them.

Don't just stand there! Open it!

- This is... - You have been demoted to ninth rank attendant.

- Now you know. - What?

You mean...?

- Are we forgiven? - My Lady...!

Yes, this is the will of Lady Chun.

My Lady...!

Lady Chun...?

- What? - That's right. I ordered you to return to work.

My Lady...

But you will be demoted to fifth rank Court Lady.

So once you have recovered, you will return to your duties.

My Lady! Why?

Why would you...?

Not have you executed?

If I do so, you will never get your second chance.

You just said that a Lady Investigator's duty is to obey the orders of the Queen.

I pray that you will keep your word.

Please say it, My Lady. I know you want to say something.

Why did you do this, My Lady?

Lady Yu will not change her nature easily because of what you have done.

- Yes, perhaps not. - My Lady...!

She may strike back at the hand I stretched out to her.

But even so, I will not regret the decision I made today.

I just believe that everyone deserves a second chance.

Just like I received a second chance, I want to give someone else that same opportunity.

My Lady...

I wanted to use my power to give that opportunity.

Now it is their turn to choose their path.

- So that's what she decided to do. - Yes, Your Majesty.

She made a difficult decision. There will be a heavy burden to bear.

She always chooses to make those decisions.

Yes, she does. That is her nature.

Everything seems to have been restored in the Palace, Your Majesty.

The Queen has returned, and your face looks much more at ease now.

- Indeed? - Yes, Your Majesty.

You look as if all your burdens have been lifted.

- Except for one thing. - One thing?

- Yes, Your Majesty. - And what is that?

You've been waiting for something for a while.

For something?

- For Lady Chun to become pregnant. - Chief Eunuch!

How did you...?

I should have sent you to exile!

How dare you read my mind!

Please forgive me, Your Majesty.

Enough. I need to hide from you or something!

Well, since we're on the topic...

I had a dream last night!

- What? A dream? - That's right!

But that's a birth dream, Your Majesty!

- Really? It's a birth dream! - Yes, Your Majesty!

Yes, the dragon was definitely flying, but I never had such a dream before.

Yes, Your Majesty! It is most definitely a birth dream!

Really?

So all of these items were used in Her Majesty's reinstatement?

Yes. All the items used have been recorded.

Send the remaining items to the respective ministries along with a report.

- Yes, My Lady. - And this is...

My Lady!

Your Majesty!

I was just passing through. I was thinking about you.

And I was curious about something too.

- You should be moving into your palace soon. - Yes, I'll be moving soon.

Yes, the Queen mentioned that you should move shortly after your appointment.

Yes, Her Majesty is taking care of everything.

Good. Have you had any discomfort lately?

Discomfort?

Yes, as in getting tired easily, or being sleepy at all times of the day?

Not at all! I've been busy, but I'm fine.

Indeed?

If this is about my duties, please don't worry.

I'm healthier than you are!

It's not that... for example, have you been hungry lately? Craving sour foods?

Sour foods? I really dislike things that are sour!

I've never craved sour food in my entire life.

That Chief Eunuch...!

- Your Majesty? - Nothing.

But why do you ask?

It's nothing. I was just wondering if you are adjusting well to Palace life.

- Oh, there was one thing, Your Majesty! - And what was that?

I... It's nothing, Your Majesty.

- What is it? - You can't get it in the Palace.

There is nothing you cannot get in the Palace! What is it?

It's not important. Please don't concern yourself, Your Majesty.

You don't think that I, the King, can get you something that you want?

What is it?

Your Majesty...!

- But I'm really all right, Your Majesty. - I'm not all right.

But you shouldn't go...

We are already on the way. And besides, I need to visit the Welfare Office too.

It is where we provide welfare to the poor. I need to see how it is being managed.

Your Majesty...

But porridge from the Welfare Office? Why do you crave that?

I'm not sure.

I think it's because I ate it when I was the most hungry.

Before I entered the Palace, the famine was so bad that I starved for three days before I ate...

What? Did you just say three days?

Yes, that is a common occurrence for the poor, Your Majesty.

I went to the Welfare Office where they were giving out porridge.

You'll never know how warm and delicious that porridge was.

Three days? How could this happen?

There are so many waiting in line!

They must have been waiting since morning. It looks like many will be turned away.

Turned away? Why?

Because there never is enough porridge.

But the harvest was good this year,

and I gave orders to give extra grain to the Welfare Office.

How can there not be enough porridge?

Your Majesty...

- How can this be? - Your Majesty!

Your Majesty...

Don't put that back in!

What are you doing? How can you...?

How can you put that...? Stand up!

Over there. Be careful!

- Bring me some porridge! - Yes, Your Majesty!

- Are you all right? - Yes...

How could this be?

We are finished for today! Come back tomorrow!

Sir! Please let us in!

We had to go back yesterday too!

I said go away!

Sir, my child hasn't eaten in four days!

Please give me some food for my child!

How dare you create a ruckus? Do you want to be beaten?

- Sir! Please let us in! - Sir!

Beat them if you have to, but get rid of them!

Stop this immediately!

Who are you?

Fool! This is His Majesty the King!

- Your Majesty! - Your Majesty!

How is this possible? How can such a thing happen?

How can you say this? I just gave orders to supply extra grain!

How can this quantity be the amount left at the Welfare Office?

- Please forgive us, Your Majesty! - Forgive you?

Is that the only thing you can say as the head of the Welfare Office?

Your Majesty!

Strip him of his position and report this to the Finance Minister!

Yes, Your Majesty.

In addition, transfer everyone here to the outlying areas.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Until the new chief is appointed, you will manage the Welfare Office.

Your Majesty.

Prepare more porridge to give to the people outside.

From today onwards, no one will be turned away from the Welfare Office.

If that happens again, you will pay with your life, do you hear me?

Yes, Your Majesty. I will obey!

- Your Majesty... - I didn't know it was like this.

I believed the reports of the ministers.

These are the people I need to help, but all I was doing was reading words on paper.

How can I call myself King? How bitter my people must be!

That is not so, Your Majesty. I am sure they weren't bitter.

Because I was where they are.

Whenever I received porridge from this place,

I was thankful for your generosity and grace.

Dong Yi...

So please don't suffer so, Your Majesty.

I am certain your people know how much you care for them.

Thank you, Dong Yi. You have opened my eyes again.

You've shown me what I need to do as King.

Your Majesty...

Hey, are you all right?

You look like you're about to die!

- I'm fine. - Fine? You haven't slept in three days!

It's our Lady... I mean, Her Highness' appointment!

I'm going to give her my finest performance!

At this rate, you're going to give her your biggest mistake!

- Go and get some sleep! - No! I'm going to practice!

There's only one hour left!

Go over there. You're disturbing me.

You...!

Are you sleeping?

Wake up, you fool!

I wasn't sleeping! I was meditating on Her Highness!

Meditating on what?

I'm not telling you! It's a secret!

It's the royal decree sent by the Royal Secretariat.

I cannot believe I'm going to appoint her myself. What a happy day, Lady Ahn.

- Your Majesty... - So, is she ready?

Goodness, Your Highness! You are so lovely!

But I think I've put on too much powder, My Lady!

Here you go again!

From today, you need to talk down to us! Please do it for our sake!

Yes, My Lady... I mean, yes.

We know it's awkward for you, but you are now a Royal Consort!

So as an Elder of the Inner Court, you must be bold and...

Your Highness!

What's wrong with me?

Your Highness! What's wrong? Are you all right?

It's not that, but the powder's fragrance is...!

Your Highness! Maybe you're...!

That's right, Your Majesty.

- Your Majesty. - So what is Lady Chun doing now?

Has she arrived at the ceremony site?

Well... I think the ceremony will have to be delayed.

What did you say? The ceremony will have to be delayed?

The Royal Physician has been summoned to Her Highness' residence.

What?

Your Majesty!

How is she?

Your Majesty!

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

I heard the physician was summoned. What happened?

Is Lady Chun all right?

No, Your Majesty. She is not all right.

- What? - Congratulations, Your Majesty.

Lady Chun is pregnant!

What did you say, My Queen? She's pregnant?

Yes, Your Majesty!

Dong Yi!

- Your Majesty! - No no, just sit.

So it was a birth dream after all! It really was a birth dream!

Your Majesty?

Remember when I asked you about being sleepy and hungry?

- So you...? - That's right.

I had a birth dream about this child!

How can I express my joy this very moment?

I am King, but only now do I realize what it means to have everything!

- Your Majesty! - Dong Yi...!

Pregnant? Who? Her Highness?

Yes, you fool! Are you awake now?

- Are you sure? Our Lady Chun is pregnant? - That's right!

Her Highness is pregnant! She's pregnant!

Sir!

Hey, I'm getting dizzy!

Wait...!

She's pregnant on the day she is to be appointed a Royal Consort? How can this be!

- My Lord! - This is a doubly-blessed event!

- My Lord... - Yes, go ahead. You should go to her.

Yes, sir.

Dong Yi!

Chun Soo!

Finally, I will have a nephew who will call me Uncle, right?

That's right.

I'm crying. I'm so happy that I'm crying.

Chun Soo...

I was overjoyed that I could appoint you a Royal Consort.

But now you're pregnant. I will never forget this day!

- Your Majesty! - Thank you, Lady Chun... I mean Consort Chun.

You have done a great thing for the King and the nation.

Now, you must leave. We must carry out your appointment.

Are you all right? Open your eyes!

Congratulations, Your Highness.

The Office of Investigations will escort you to the Queen's Palace, Your Highness.

Your Majesty...

- Bring out the decree of appointment. - Yes, Your Majesty.

Today, on the 26th day of the 4th month, in the year 1694,

Lady Chun will be appointed Royal Consort of the 4th Rank.

She will thereby accept this decree.

How touching!

Royal Consort Chun, as you are now, continue to serve His Majesty with all your heart,

and be a pillar within the Inner Court.

I shall obey, Your Majesty.

Congratulations, Your Highness!

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