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QUEEN FOR SEVEN DAYS

THE FOLLOWING FICTIONAL DRAMA IS BASED ON HISTORICAL FACTS

I won't fight, but I must know why.

Why shouldn't I kill you?

Yung...

I'm your brother, Your Majesty.

We were born of the same father.

That's the first reason why you should die.

Do you think he is different?

He's a half-brother.

Be the son-in-law to Doseungji.

Live with your wife's family and enjoy living in the countryside.

Why should I?

I trust you.

Dude!

Dude!

Dude!

Who are you?

Can you tell me why you are staring at me like that?

I thought it was here...

You will catch a cold if you go underwater again.

Thank you. You have such a fit body...

Thanks for worrying about me. Please have fun.

"Have fun"?

Excuse me.

Could you be my big brother?

EPISODE 2

This way.

There. Can you see?

The light is on.

Yes, I can see it.

Since I am too young, they won't let me in if I go alone.

So if you tell them you are my brother, they will let me stay. Don't you think?

Tell me why I should do that for you?

The gate was shut because I was chasing you.

Also--

Why is it my fault?

You don't have any family? Siblings?

You should help people who are in need.

Unless you're a beast covering up with some mask--

What a brave one.

If I was really brave, why would I ask this favor of you?

If I was brave, I'd sleep outside.

Let's get going.

I knew a handsome man like you couldn't be so cold-hearted.

Didn't hear me? He ran away from home.

Take him to the police in the morning.

Wait, brother! Why did you lie?

Ma'am, he is trying to abandon me because it got difficult to earn a living.

Please tell him not to do that.

Where's the proof that I'm your brother?

You have a scar next to your belly button.

Take it off and show her.

-You saw it at the-- -You go inside...

and continue fighting. Use the room over there.

I can tell you other things besides your belly button.

INN

I think that's when the punks stole my silk pouch.

Even so,

why were you looking for him all day?

How much money was in it?

It wasn't just about money. There's a very important letter.

I need it if he asks, "Why are you here?"

I can answer, "I wanted to deliver this".

It gives me a good excuse.

Do you need a reason to visit your parents?

They to me not to visit.

You must be afraid that they might not welcome you.

Then why were you naked last night?

Can you tell me why?

I was trying to release all the heat trapped inside my body and my soul.

My late father is testing the relationship between me and my little brother.

At the school in my town we had a race.

The teacher promised us food if we came in first.

We all ran like crazy to the school.

But the teacher sent us all back.

What can we do? We just ran again.

But the teacher sent us back.

One of my friends asked everyone to run together.

So they put their arms around each other and ran.

That's when the teacher smiled and gave them snacks.

So all together?

Can't you get along well with your brother?

Unfortunately, that isn't something...

ALCOHOL

Hey.

He's still alive, but why isn't he waking up?

Wake up!

Mother. Father.

What should I do?

Mom. Father.

Now I'm safe.

Who's there?

Please open the gate. I need to go home.

This man...

-Open the gate. -It's not time yet.

You must wait.

It's an order from your king.

Are you awake?

Mister.

Are you all right?

Are you are afraid of anything?

Why did you put yourself through that to save me?

How could I run away and leave my family behind?

You have become my brother, don't you remember?

You have to live together with your family...

and die together.

Oh, I remember there was...

a dead person at the inn.

I reported it to the police, so relax. You must have been startled.

Get some sleep. Forget about what happened yesterday.

I want to go home.

I miss my mother and father.

I must have been out of my mind.

I should have stayed home. Why did I leave?

I almost died without see them again.

I was stupid.

-Let's go. -That was close.

From now on, I will stay closer to you.

Do that, if you want to die too.

All rise for the king!

How are you managing the security outside the castle?

Villains pretended they were innkeepers and harmed visitors.

It was just two miles from the palace.

Please forgive us, Your Majesty.

The mayor and the chief of police are relieved of their duties.

If something like this happens again,

I will hold you accountable

and you'll be severely punished.

Yes, Your Majesty.

He's been like that all night long.

-Your Majesty. Yesterday was-- -I haven't changed my mind.

Be the son-in-law to Shin Soo-geun. Life will be easier for you.

Now what can I say to my parents?

If we see each other again,

I will grant you one wish.

Is he the king of the universe or what?

-Let me go. -Give me that before you go.

I said let me go!

My wish is to catch that punk who fooled me.

Who is that?

I am very lucky.

They won't scold at me while guests are around.

Do you know why I came all the way here?

I have no idea what brought you here.

I'm sure you have heard that Prince Jinseon

is getting married, haven't you?

Instead of sending the matchmaker,

I wanted to visit you myself to show you my sincerity.

Milady.

-I've been looking for you everywhere. -Nanny.

Are you okay?

I want to let my son...

marry your daughter.

But my daughter is...

not good enough to marry Prince Jinseong.

He's right, Queen Mother.

My daughter is far from good enough to become the prince's wife.

Mother.

She used to get sick easily, so we raised her in the countryside.

We never know when she'll get sick again.

I'm okay, Mother.

She didn't study much due to her illness.

We didn't teach her anything either. She barely read books.

She doesn't know how to behave.

She was raised by house servants and she is rude.

Behaving politely can be learned.

We have the greatest doctors in the palace. It would be good for her.

But my daughter...

will be a big headache for the dynasty and the family.

Mother, father...

why do you make me sound so stupid?

I don't agree with Queen Mother, Doseungji.

Prince.

I have zero interest in marrying your daughter--

Good to see you again, bird poop.

You. Why are you here?

-Chae-kyung! -Chae-kyung!

Mother. Father.

They couldn't be happier.

She's different from what you said about her.

Although what my Dad said is true,

I always try to become a better person, Queen Mother.

You are also humble.

I think Doseungji got the point.

She may be worse even.

Prince, what are you talking about?

I can't explain all the details.

However, there's one thing I am sure about.

I will never get married to her.

No way.

I want to marry him.

-Wait, tell me your reasons. -I want to know your reasons.

Why do you keep coming to me?

Now you changed your gender before coming to me?

Are you angry that I'm here or that I'm a girl?

Do you know what I've been through because of you?

I almost died because of you.

Now I have to marry you?

Do you want me to beg for my life?

I didn't like Doseungji's daughter to begin with.

But now you, bird poop?

Because you fell off the horse?

Because I got to the palace late. My brother almost killed me.

Why would he want to kill you?

Why do you want to marry me?

-Did you want to be the prince's wife? -Pardon?

Your family seeks power. Your aunt is the queen.

Shin Soo-geun, your father, has the most power in the palace.

Your uncle controls the military. And if you marry me,

your family will enjoy more power than ever.

-What are you talking about? -Then why?

I want to show them what I got.

As we told you, my daughter is out of control.

Prince Jinseong is no different, I suppose.

People call this destiny.

I'm not a headache, or an ugly duckling.

I want to show them I am worthy of marrying you.

To be totally honest, I am better than you.

What? Better?

When a girl marries someone with less fortunate,

she has a happier life.

You are hilarious.

That's good to hear. Now give me back my pouch.

Pouch?

The silk pouch with the letter and money in it.

Why do you think it was me?

Stop being so country.

Here, if you look away for a second, they'll steal your soul.

-What now? -Prove it.

Find the pickpocket.

Otherwise, you're the one who stole it.

You're good at leaving people speechless.

Don't be too speechless. You'll be surprised from time to time.

Why would I see you again?

How can you do that?

I am the king's niece!

I am the king's brother!

Meet me at the pavilion in the village at 10:00 a.m.

-Why should I? -You asked me to catch the pickpocket!

If I do, the marriage will not happen.

Don't forget, 10:00 a.m. at the pavilion.

And one more thing, you sounded weird earlier.

Keep using your accent.

Is this why you came with me without resisting?

To refuse the marriage rudely?

You brought me here without telling me...

where we we're going.

How long will you remain mad at me?

Eat first.

I want to be scolded first.

I don't want to get an upset stomach.

You little....

Do you know how surprised I was?

Mom!

I told you to stay there. I told you I'd come for you!

My back.

When? After I get married?

What did you say? You little punk.

So...

you don't think you did anything wrong?

You came to Hanseong alone and embarrassed us in front of the queen.

Please.

First thing in the morning, pack and go back home.

I'll find a way to stop the marriage.

Why?

Am I not worthy of marrying him?

If I marry him, do you think I'll embarrass our family?

-Chae-kyung. -That guy...

is way worse than I am.

He peeps at naked women and pickpockets others.

-He gets angry at others for his own-- -Stop!

How dare you say that!

You know nothing about etiquette at all!

You didn't teach me.

You hid me in the countryside because you're ashamed of me.

I want a chance to be acknowledged...

for doing something for you and for our family.

You never let me have that chance.

I'm giving you the chance now.

Tomorrow, you go back...

to the house in Geochang.

I think we need to tell her why we're doing this. Don't you think?

Telling her to stay away from royal family won't make any sense to her.

She will only think it's a made-up story to send her back to Geochang.

Why does he want to kill you?

You're right.

-What time is it now? -It's almost 9:00.

Bullseye!

You should live together with your family and die together.

Why should I do that?

I trust you.

Bullseye!

My greatest support was you, my brother.

Were you waiting for me?

I'm here to tell you something.

I don't mind any woman... even from the poorest family.

But...

I won't marry the daughter of Shin Soo-geun.

It will look like I'm begging for my life and that I don't trust you.

Aren't you...

afraid of me?

I could've killed you just now.

I know you won't.

However...

I know I'm not a person who you can welcome wholeheartedly.

So I won't get married and will die alone.

If you want, I won't grow up.

I will remain as...

your little brother.

I haven't...

slept for days.

I'm tired.

Can you play...

the mandolin for me?

Your boring performance...

will cure my insomnia.

So you want to live as my little brother for the rest of your life?

You'll have to prove yourself.

I'm also trying my very best not to kill you...

and protect you.

Tomorrow you go back...

to the home in Geochang.

-I'm going to seduce him. -You startled me.

-Seduce him? -Yes.

No matter what it takes.

I'm going to marry the prince and stay here.

I want to live with my parents.

But how?

With the help of God. That punk and I made a promise.

Tomorrow morning, I will...

meet him in the village.

Milady.

Get me the prettiest clothes and shoes.

Can you?

I will show him how attractive I am.

What I meant is...

there is only so much clothes and shoes can change you.

Nanny! You don't trust me? Am I embarrassing to you?

No, not at all. I mean...

What if he doesn't show up?

Don't get mad at him.

Try to be as feminine as you can be.

Please, let me out.

Let me out, please.

It's morning but I don't see smoke coming from the chimneys.

Why is this village so empty?

DONGJEOKJEON

Meet me at the pavilion in the village at 10:00 a.m.

All right, I'll find the pickpocket.

Bird poop.

I'll be done with you after that. Done!

What is this?

- Hurry up. - I said it wasn't me.

-Come with me. -It wasn't me!

I did nothing wrong.

-Make them kneel. -Kneel down.

Make them kneel!

I know you must have been starving. But how dare you!

How could you steal the king's rice?

Before you bring catastrophe to your family, come clean!

-I didn't do anything. -Hey.

-It wasn't me either. -What did you eat this morning?

I'm sure the person who cooked this morning also took the rice.

I saw smoke coming from Ahnsung's house.

Why did you do such a foolish thing?

I told you not to do anything in front of--

Don't do anything, see anything and hear anything.

I know that already.

-I didn't eat anything for three days. -Don't lie to me!

We'll be able to tell. Stop lying.

The little one is lying too.

Open your mouth.

Listen. If you're caught stealing the king's rice,

you'll be beheaded.

Beheaded?

Hi, bird poop.

-Let's go. -Wait.

-Someone will be killed. -Of course, they stole the rice.

Is that a crime to die for?

A judge will decide.

Don't you have eyes? Look at the field over there.

The crops are dead.

Since they can't cultivate any, they won't be able to feed themselves

let alone give rice to the king.

Killing someone for not giving rice to the king?

He's just a kid.

Did I cause the drought? Forget about them.

You won't apologize, or make way.

Why are you living if you don't want to do anything?

We don't know him!

He's the one who pickpocketed you.

Then you know him, right?

Let's take him to the police.

Hey, how did you have money for that?

He's the thief.

Let go of me.

-Stop. -Move.

I know who did it.

Prince, what are you going to do?

Prince?

Prince? Are you...

the prince?

Yes, I am. I am Prince Jinseong.

Bow down to him.

It is an honor to meet you.

Please don't. Look, the storehouse.

If you want to steal rice from there, you have to cross the field first.

Since you poured only manure without water, the field is very sticky.

The one with dirt on their shoes is the thief.

So I did it.

What?

Why would you do that? Makes no sense.

If you don't believe me, find the dry peach tree twig around here.

I dropped it while stealing.

What are you waiting for? Go find it.

Over there!

I found it!

Is this the twig?

As far as I understand, slaves can't report their masters.

The process is difficult when a lower-class person files a report.

If it's not about treason, you'll only disrupt the order.

You'll get punished for that.

What? Punished for disrupting the order?

Will you report me...

or take the rice and end this?

How can we report you?

If you just give us back the rice, we'll forget the whole thing.

Yes.

They just want the rice back.

So you're tossing it to me like this?

I'll see what you can do with it.

Let's sell this.

What are we going to do?

Thank you.

Take more.

Thank you very much, Prince.

If it wasn't for you, we'd be in trouble.

We could've all died without your help.

-Thank you. -Thank you.

-Get the rice. -Thanks.

There is more rice other than what's in storage.

I hope you all enjoy it today.

Since it's from the rich Prince, feel free to take it as much as you want.

My village is also in trouble because of the severe drought.

People held rain calling ceremonies, but you know it is super--

It is very difficult to make it rain.

He is the rightful heir. If the prince takes the throne,

this whole country will fall into chaos.

Your Majesty, you have to leave your will.

Please name him the Prince.

Please don't forget my daughter.

She is your mother.

-You will ruin the nation of Joseon. -Thanks for your support.

I'm going to become a sage king.

No... Come, now!

Burn it. I won't wear that ever again.

I will, Your Majesty. I will have a new one made for you.

I'm ruined. Feminine?

What are you mumbling?

Well, it's...

Why did you change your mind, by the way?

Who's going to just sit back when asked why they were born?

It was just out of anger--

Since you are already born, you must make life worthwhile.

Especially since you were born as a prince.

You should do more precious and meaningful things in this world.

-Me? -Yes.

Look at what you did earlier. You saved someone's life.

Does that make any difference?

That coward hasn't show up even though I saved his life.

Eight, nine...

-Last one. -Ten!

Little punk.

-Let's go. -Give it back.

You promised to give it back after ten punches.

How did you know that the boy did that?

How did you know that?

I saw him that day.

I come here often, so I know almost all of them.

Many kids are threatened by gangsters and forced to give them money.

Why are you staring at me like that?

I didn't know you cared about other people.

Why do you pretend you don't?

Are you bullied by your mother in law?

-What? -I mean...

Look. You pretend not to hear or see anything.

You keep your mouth shut.

I heard girls do that when they get married.

What you're doing right now is the same thing.

You're right.

That's how I am able to survive.

Thank you.

Thank you.

This belongs to you.

Did you ask what it will change?

This changed.

I thought you were a coward.

At least you have a conscience.

Look at him. It's because of you.

Is that true?

I have nothing for the prince.

My life is yours.

I will die for you.

Why would you give your life for such a thing?

You saved my life.

I shall repay you with my life.

Thank you, Prince. Thank you, Milady.

All right, whatever.

Instead of giving up life...

can we be friends?

Who?

Him, you and me?

Hey, that joke was a good one. Bird poop.

Why not make more friends?

You'll feel proud whenever you see this boy.

He will also be more careful not to do wrong things.

I'll have an excuse to come to Hanseong if I have friends here.

That's a disgraceful reason to befriend someone.

Are you really Doseungji's daughter? Are you really the queen's niece?

Why does my family matter?

What would you do if I'm not?

You are right.

Everyone questions where I came from. I'm an ugly duckling.

Milady.

I'm going to get married to my teacher's nephew.

Farewell. This is my last day in Hanyang.

I was hoping to make friends to have an excuse to come back.

All ruined.

You must have been embarrassed to be friends with me.

Prince Jinseong and Shin Chae-kyung

I hereby announce that...

that the three of us...

vow to be friends from this day on.

What are you waiting for? Not joining us?

I vow to be friends for life, in the name of goodness.

I will be the most trustworthy friend.

-What are you doing? Go ahead. -I swear.

But don't we need anything else?

A ritual?

Girls often share one secret with each other when doing this.

That way, we become friends quickly.

I don't care.

I'll tell them...

to keep these candles lit throughout the night.

It will prevent nightmares.

Didn't find it yet?

I am sincerely sorry, Your Majesty.

Please give me more time.

I'll get some sleep only after you destroy the secret letter.

Don't you have a solution other than these candles?

I want to just pass out...

like I did the other night.

This is where I live.

My dad brought my grandma to get acupuncture.

If you think he isn't interested in you, just go back home.

"Let's be friends at least."

That shows you have no pride.

That makes you look pathetic. Understand?

I'm in no position to be picky.

You don't have any friends, do you?

You're doing this because you're jealous of other girls doing this?

That isn't true! I did this often!

Okay, I'll believe you. Because we're friends now.

I am sharing this...

with you.

This is... the one.

This book is written by Mencius.

Out of all the Confucian books, this is the most difficult.

-I made it look like a real book because-- -How obvious.

I don't want the servants or my family to know I'm actually studying!

-Great excuse. -No way.

I read more books than my older brother.

But why can't you study?

Smarter is better.

Of course...

Wait.

Are you afraid or is it the odor?

Both.

I'll stand guard when you're inside.

You nose will get used to it soon.

For real?

Go answer the call of nature.

Is that you, bird poop?

Who else would it be?

I whistle when I'm afraid.

It calms me down.

Why does that calm my mind?

We found the secret letter, Your Majesty.

We found the servant who used to live and work here until the late king died.

He was living in a small town named Dongjeokjeon, hiding his identity...

right outside the East Gate.

Do you have eyes on him?

Yes.

I ordered my people to watch him closely.

After the rain calling ceremony...

bring him to me.

I want to see him in person.

I will.

One thing, however...

the people of Jasun Daebi are acting suspiciously.

She went outside the palace...

with her son Prince Jinseong.

She didn't let anyone know where she was going.

She's been trying to protect...

her one and only precious son

from me, I guess.

The best way would be...

to find the secret letter.

The will left by your late father.

What do you mean?

What if they already know the secret letter exists?

What if they're trying to move fast to secure the letter?

That's why you have to find it now.

We have to destroy the letter as soon as possible.

Only the note?

Do you think it will end...

if we destroy the letter only?

The more I look at her...

the more interesting she is.

You won't apologize, or make way.

Why are you living if you don't want to do anything?

Since you are already born, you must make life worthwhile.

Then instead of giving up life...

can we be friends?

I announce that we'll friends for life, in the name of goodness.

I will be the most trustworthy friend.

I was...

I've been thinking.

I think I should marry you.

QUEEN FOR SEVEN DAYS

Why is he here? Why?

Why are we running away?

If you ever happen to know, I won't forgive you.

It's all right. Don't be afraid.

Do you like me?

Am I growing on you too?

Please don't kill him.

I don't want you to leave.

I'm sorry.

I miss you so much.

I will tear your world apart.

I will take your throne too.