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THE FOLLOWING FICTIONAL DRAMA IS BASED ON HISTORICAL FACTS

EPISODE 12

Bow to each other.

Did you say you trust Yeok?

I'm sure you'll start to doubt him soon.

Because he's been lying to you.

The bride and groom will exchange cups.

If it's true that they haven't heard from the former officer,

they will show up at the inn to look for the note.

If they knew where the officer was,

they'd realize this letter is fake.

Then Seo Noh will go...

to his father to check on him.

Seo Noh.

Dad.

-Dad. -Seo Noh.

Seo Noh.

-Dad. Are you all right? -Yes.

Queen Mother allowed your marriage. The King ordered it.

But I hope this marriage is a normal marriage,

not an arranged one.

I understand...

what you're saying.

Now, Chae-kyung's destiny...

is up to you.

So please live as my son-in-law,

as Chae-kyung's husband,

and as brother of the King.

I'm begging you.

I didn't expect you two to get married.

It all has come full circle.

Don't you think so?

People say all things are ordained for good at the end of the day.

We ended up getting married after all these years.

I see it as a sign that we we're meant for each other.

I won't repeat the same mistakes. That's what I'm trying to say.

So, please don't be too angry because of what I had done in the past.

If you're still angry, please forgive me, Queen Mother.

A woman lives according to her father when born,

according to her husband after marriage,

and according to her son when she gets old.

Now you have to be on my son's side.

Not on your father's.

Can I trust that you'll support Yeok from now on?

Yes, you can.

I want to share the things that I've learned

from my father

with my husband from now on.

Queen Mother, the royal physician has arrived.

Stop shooting!

They suddenly stopped shooting.

They were after something else.

Grand Prince.

Chae-kyung.

There's something I need to do. I'll see you later at home.

Does he have another woman?

He's running away right after the wedding.

Nanny.

I hope not.

Where's he going now?

I have no idea.

Check her pulse.

Yes, Queen Mother.

Yeok, are you all right?

-Everything all right? -Seo Noh?

He's not here, why?

It's odd that they stopped shooting all of a sudden.

We were not the target they were after.

What is their target?

Seo Noh.

Seo Noh.

How's your dad?

When I went to get some food,

he took off and left this note.

Nothing was suspicious? No one was around the house?

No, I didn't see anyone there.

-Did he really leave like this? -What?

Did he just leave?

-Without any word about the note? -Right, the note.

Didn't he say anything?

He didn't have enough time.

It doesn't make sense.

He didn't even spend time catching up with his son. Why?

Your Majesty, Queen Mother is here.

Let her in.

What brings you here?

I looks like you got injured.

When did you notice?

A mother's intuition is like a habit.

The cut on your face caught my attention from a distance.

That is a bad habit.

Where were you that you got injured?

I was out hunting.

I thought it was a deer,

but it turned out to be a wolf.

So...

did you catch the wolf?

I will, soon.

When I catch it, I'll skin it...

and gift it to you.

Stop playing the role of my mother.

You can go now.

I'm not sure what he's thinking. He got cut on his face,

-but he says nothing. -Was there...

any indication that he knows about the note?

It feels like...

he's going to attack Yeok at any moment.

I convinced a female servant to watch over him.

The servant will tell me if the King starts to act differently.

I will never get married ever again.

There's something I need to do. I'll see you later at home.

I'm sure you'll...

start to doubt him soon.

Milady.

The headpiece doesn't necessarily have to be taken off by a husband.

I can do that for you. It will hurt your neck.

Let me do this.

How on earth can a husband--

Stop.

I'm confused enough as it is.

Not even a month has passed.

He has a handsome face. If he cheats, I'd break his legs.

Princess.

I'm Eunuch Song.

Your Majesty.

I thought I gave you everything. But I missed this.

Here is some ointment and medicine.

I deeply appreciate it.

You're very generous.

Yeok has been getting injured a lot lately. Hasn't he?

He will continue getting injured.

I seems that...

you've been injured too.

Did you two have an argument?

Argument?

Who? Me and Yeok?

They say brothers often fight with each other. Right?

Brothers?

Did he also...

get injured?

After the wedding, I didn't get a chance to see him.

But is that the reason you came all the way here?

Of course not.

Didn't you promise...

to be a spy for me?

I think I should earn his trust first, right?

If you want to know about someone,

you need to earn their trust--

Before earning his trust,

I think you should earn my trust first.

You must prove yourself...

that you'll be a faithful spy and never betray me.

Yesterday,

I went to the pawnshop Yeok often visits. However...

there was something weird.

When I got there,

he wasn't there.

People said he left 30 minutes after I did.

My servants said no one walked into the place after I left.

I think...

there's something going on at the pawnshop.

Aren't you curious...

about what he's hiding?

Just in case, we should look for Seo Noh's father with the shell guys.

Well, what about Yoo Ja-kwang?

Did you meet Yoo's mistress?

I'm going to later today.

Forget about Seo Noh's father and Yoo. You should go home now.

Tonight is the wedding.

I'll be okay.

I'll go first. Thank you all.

-Sure. -Sure.

Bring some flowers for her. Tonight is the wedding.

She will keep talking about it if tonight doesn't go well.

A bit late...

but congratulations.

You're the best.

Goodness.

You're late.

And the flowers must be for me as an apology.

What a shame.

You changed clothes already.

I should've taken off your wedding gown and the hairpiece, no?

Since when have we cared about formalities?

We didn't before the wedding.

Now that we're married--

You're late because we're married.

Do you miss your freedom already?

You know how to tease me.

Nowhere near as good as you, Prince.

Did you just say--

Prince?

His Majesty left a gift.

My brother?

Did you...

get injured...

or do you feel sick?

No.

You didn't have dinner yet, right?

I'll bring it for you.

Did she notice already?

This... is when...

Do you remember? At the cave.

I got injured back then.

It's not healing quickly.

Maybe it's because the arrow had a poison tip.

All right, I didn't ask?

I'll trust you even if you say...

the injury was from several years ago and not a recent one.

I decide...

to believe someone or not.

If I choose to believe someone,

I'll trust...

what he says.

Chae-kyung.

However,

keeping you from getting hurt is beyond my control.

So try not...

to get hurt if possible.

Not because of you, but for me.

Because it hurts me more.

Milady. Dinner is ready.

I'm sorry, Seo Noh.

I had to leave you...

once again.

Our lives are easily

controlled by the upper class people.

Dad, I brought some food--

You're following your will...

to protect the Prince.

I hope that you're not swayed by anything

and do what you set out to do.

My precious son.

Thank you and I'm sorry.

Dad.

We could've had a quick meal before you left.

Did you leave something here?

Yes.

Why are you looking at me?

Is it because of this?

This is just a note my Dad left.

-If you don't believe-- -Did I ask?

I believe he's in a safe place now.

Your father will be safe.

So don't you worry.

Are you...

getting back at me because I'm late?

My dad says the reason he likes home-cooked food is because of my mom.

Regardless of how good she cooks, her love for the family makes it tasty.

I hope...

you will feel the same.

I hope you like the food not because it's tasty,

but because I cooked it for you.

You'll feel my love through the food.

I see.

I'll only dine at home,

nowhere else.

Because you care about me so much,

home-cooked food will always be the best.

He's here to keep an eye on her.

Should I take his eyeballs out?

We followed the officer's son, and I found them together.

We brought him here secretly...

since we didn't want...

the Prince to find out and cause an upheaval.

Your Majesty.

If today was...

five years ago,

I would have been kind enough...

to listen to what you have to say.

But instead...

I came to see you today of all days.

I don't think I can have mercy on you.

Because you hid the secret note...

and have been on the run for all these years,

do you know...

what I had to do?

Tell me where the note is!

I'll leave after making the bed for you.

Leave? Where to?

My room is out there.

Are you saying we should sleep separately even on our wedding night?

Yes.

Queen Mother asked me to do so.

She said we should sleep together only on specific days.

My mom said that?

I saw a doctor after the wedding.

She said I should take herbal medicine--

Regardless...

you would've spent tonight alone anyway.

Let me see.

You'll regret this later.

You are going to kick the sheets.

It'll be better than kicking you.

Chae-kyung.

Sweetheart.

Never mind.

You should change first--

They say men become babies after getting married.

Did you start already?

I think a wife...

is supposed to be by her husband.

That... is not my business. I'll go then.

Chae-kyung.

Let's stay together.

I'll sleep here.

So please sleep there.

No one will notice.

Are you gonna sit there like that?

I said I'd leave after you fall asleep. Didn't you hear that?

Go to sleep.

I think I should go to my room--

Grand Prince, we promised not do anything.

I know.

I'm going to sleep now.

I'm sure you'll start to doubt him soon.

Because he's been lying to you.

I'm not being fooled by him.

I'm waiting for him to be honest with me.

He can tell me the truth later.

That doesn't mean he's been lying.

How...

I want to know...

how you got injured.

Where is the note?

Your Majesty, we can't let him die before he answers.

Please calm down.

I'll ask you one last time.

If you don't answer right now,

I'll kill your son.

Will you tell me now?

Your Majesty.

Please...

don't kill my son.

He has no idea.

He knows nothing at all.

My son owed the Prince a lot from when they were younger.

My son remains loyal to him because he feels indebted to him.

I will...

tell you everything.

Sure. This is what fathers are like.

-Your Majesty. -Fathers are like this.

They do whatever they can to save their kids.

He's a real father.

But why was my father...

so harsh on me?

Why did my father...

leave a secret note that'll ruin me? Why?

It was for the sake of this dynasty.

Since a King can't govern a country without others' help,

he said the one who gets...

the most support from the officers

has to be the King.

He didn't make the decision as a father,

but rather as a King of this country.

Enough of this!

The note is...

tattooed on a woman's body.

A woman?

A woman's body?

Who is that woman?

You'll find her among the ladies who were...

close to the late King.

That's...

everything I know.

Great. I believe you.

But...

nobody else should know about this. So...

it's time for you to go.

This is why...

you aren't supposed to be...

the King.

I want to go hunting here tomorrow.

Wipe this neighborhood off the map,

and turn it into a hunting ground.

Get rid of them all.

Everything. Wipe it all out!

Petitions asking for the impeachment of Yoo Ja-gwang are flooding in.

They say he took abalones, oysters, and clams from fishermen by force.

Your Majesty,

I gifted them all to you.

I know you enjoy having--

I don't...

think I ever enjoyed it.

Your Majesty, I did it out of loyalty--

Jwauijeong.

Which charge can be applied and what is the punishment?

He'll be charged with bribery.

He'll be forced to resign.

You can choose either flogging or exile.

Yoo.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Which do you prefer? Flogging or exile?

Your Majesty, I'm Yoo Ja-gwang.

How come you're punishing me?

Do you want both?

I'll choose exile.

I'm not coming to the luncheon. I'm too tired.

Did you write the petition to impeach Yoo?

I wrote it, but there are several others who support the idea.

I know that.

What I want to know is how you found out

about all of these people in the first place.

The shell guys first told me about them.

But me and my colleagues lead the investigation.

The shell guys?

Posters are being plastered on the streets,

revealing corruption involving ministers and the wealthy.

The people believe whatever the shell guys say.

When they suffered from the famine,

they believed the shell guys saved them with rice they left.

And the King and ministers did nothing to help.

I see.

I've heard that name quite often lately.

It's a coincidence that the shell guys

appeared when the Prince...

returned to the city.

Don't you know anything about it, Jwauijeong?

I know one thing.

I know you're trying everything to cloud the King's judgment,

and make him look like a tyrant.

So please,

know your limit.

It can't be the Prince. It can't be.

It can't be.

However, we can't just ignore it.

People have great admiration for the shell guys.

But what if the Prince is involved?

You should remain calm.

Don't be too pessimistic or optimistic about whatever happens.

I'll look into it and take care of the shell guys.

The pawnshop is very suspicious.

Aren't you curious about

what Yeok is hiding from you?

As soon as you find out,

come to the library right away.

You did it.

No, you didn't. Nothing again?

I told you I won't for a while.

Queen Mother asked me not to.

Who said what?

After a wedding, it's a duty to--

You are also to blame. You sit here and do nothing.

-If I do something, will it work? -Sure.

First, prepare dinner and drinks.

Then say, "I was waiting, sweetheart."

And your eyes are like...

all sexy.

After having several drinks, he'll get worked up.

-And then... -Then?

And then? Then...

You ask who his first love is. Ask how many he dated before you.

You have to act cool.

When he gets tipsy, you take control of him...

What am I saying?

You're right.

What?

Nanny. I need alcohol. All of it.

What? All of it?

If he drinks it all, he won't be able to do anything.

That's exactly right.

The stronger, the better. To get him drunk fast.

Get drunk fast?

Milady.

I didn't know were here. Great.

I know you're working so hard.

Why don't you have a drink?

Chae-kyung.

Grand Prince.

Still addressing each other by that name?

Since you're married, you should address each other properly.

Are you saying they should...

call each other sweetheart and darling?

It's not so easy to say--

Sweetheart.

I'm not used to it yet.

You'll get used to it.

Darling.

There you go.

Sorry, I forgot to introduce myself.

I'm his best friend--

I'm his best friend, Baek Suk-hee. Please call me Baek.

Please call me Jo.

I'm Shin Chae-kyung. Nice to meet you.

This is called "Jindong".

It was one of the late King's favorites.

Please have a drink.

I didn't have a chance to try this. But I've heard about it before.

Yeok married such an amazing woman.

Thanks for the booze.

Are you here to tell me...

I shouldn't be late again?

No. I'm here to cheer you up. I know you work hard.

That was a great one. I felt it when I swallowed it.

Seo Noh, why aren't you drinking?

I... think I should stop.

You can't do that.

When will you get drunk if not today?

Grand Prince, let's toast as best friends.

I'll just look around.

I'll tell the King that there's nothing suspicious.

He can stop worrying.

Is she there?

Pardon?

Yes, I'm here with you now.

I'm talking about Chae-kyung.

I'm asking if she's with Yeok now.

Sure.

Sure they're together.

Since they're married now.

They...

will soon see...

a tragedy coming.

Married couples...

are not supposed to be happy.

They will always doubt and be forever jealous.

They'll end up hating each other.

Mom, I'm okay.

You're not.

You're sick.

Your nose was bleeding, and you have nightmares every night.

Let's get inside.

Your Majesty, please stop.

He's very sick.

Please take care of him.

My Queen.

He's young and needs his father.

I understand, but it is rude of you to barge in without notice.

You should go now.

It's difficult to see you unless I barge in on you like this.

I know you are busy with work, but please take care of your family first.

My Prince.

Please come here. Let me take a look.

Your Majesty.

Yes. I'm the Queen and his mother.

So leave here now. You don't belong here.

She used me as an excuse...

and went to my father's room.

I was ashamed.

I hated her.

However...

now I know.

My mom was just...

human.

She was an ordinary person who wanted to be loved.

She was the Queen of this country.

But before that,

she was a wife...

who wanted to be loved.

Your Majesty.

So...

I became curious.

Do I...

want to live as the King?

Or...

do I want to live...

as an ordinary man and be loved by a woman?

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

I brought the ladies.

Good evening, Your Majesty.

They used to serve the late King.

I'll leave now.

Undress them.

You look like her.

Your forehead,

cheeks and nose.

What do you mean? They are...

here so that you can find the tattoos.

Will you...

spend the night with me?

Don't be scared.

I won't leave you.

I'll bring some more from home.

Please excuse me.

Yeok, get me some braised pork.

Braised pork.

Are you guys done already? Let's have one more.

Yes.

-Thank you. -Get home safe.

Take a look, everyone.

It was weird.

When I got to the pawnshop,

he wasn't there.

People said he left 30 minutes after I did.

Aren't you curious...

about what he's hiding?

What am I doing?

Why am I acting like a thief?

I promised to trust him. I can't do this.

Grand Prince.

Can we just...

move to Geochang?

Let's go there...

and have our own farm.

Can't we just live like that?

All right.

We will.

Why did you want to bathe so late at night?

What was it?

What was that noise?

What happened?

What's this?

What's this?

Father.

Father.

Father.

What happened to you?

Why didn't you show up?

Is it... because of the secret note?

Now do you know about it?

Yes.

The secret note.

The will that the late King left.

Specifically,

it wasn't just his will.

It was his secret will.

He wrote it the year you were born.

He ordered me to keep it safe.

So that you can find it...

when you became of age.

So it can be...

of help to you.

The note...

Where is it now?

The secret note is tattooed...

in black ink on a woman's body.

And that woman is...

I'll stay...

here tonight.

I'll keep it a secret from Queen Mother.

Grand Prince.

Suk-hee.

Grand Prince.

Grand Prince.

They're watching. What's wrong?

Seo Noh's father...

is dead.

His body was left in front of the pawnshop.

Something happened at the pawnshop.

I'll be right back.

Princess. Did something happen?

It's nothing.

Something happened at the pawnshop.

I'll be right back.

Here, try this one.

Is it too small for you?

Not at all.

I believe I'll impress people with these clothes.

I'm so happy to see you all grown up.

You're following your free will...

to protect the Prince.

I hope you're not swayed by anything...

and do what you set out to do.

My precious son.

Thank you and I'm sorry.

If Yeok is this determined, it means he'll commit treason.

Everything he does will be treated as treason.

I'm sorry, Seo Noh.

I failed to protect your father.

Then...

become the King as soon as possible.

Once you become the King,

you can keep your people safe.

I don't want...

to see innocent people die...

like my father.

KING LEE YOONG

Did you say you trust him?

SHIN SOO-GEUN

It's not too late.

It's your last chance.

If you're scared and regret your decision,

you can stop now.