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THE FOLLOWING FICTIONAL DRAMA IS BASED ON HISTORICAL FACTS

She said she was looking for work.

Will you really hire her to work?

My name is Nak-cheon.

I'm seeing someone.

So if you truly care about the Prince,

stop saying that I look like him and chasing after me.

How did you--

Milady.

Milady.

Please let me work here.

I want to serve you.

EPISODE 14

Eunuch Song.

Is the Princess in her room?

Yes.

Queen Mother just dropped by.

Queen Mother? What for?

I was told she brought dates for the consummation.

Who are...

you?

I'll do my best.

How do you know the Prince?

Why did you come to me?

Is it...

because of the secret note?

Sure you can.

Thank you so much, Milady.

Chae-kyung.

Grand Prince.

She'll work for me as a handmaiden starting today.

Honored to meet you.

My name is Chong-hwa.

Where are you going?

Grand Prince.

Somewhere you'll feel comfortable.

It hurts.

Sorry.

I'm sorry.

I've been thinking about what you said the other day.

I underestimated how much the late King cared about them.

So, I'm going to wish for...

their happiness wholeheartedly.

That's a great idea.

Speaking of which,

I gave them dates for their consummation.

If they give birth to a baby,

nothing will tear them apart.

If something happens to one,

both of them will suffer.

I mean...

they'll have to put each other first...

for every decision they make.

Yes.

Above all, both of them...

must not do anything to harm the other.

I hope no one will do such things...

knowing that'll hurt their family.

Go inside.

Why?

That's not my home anymore. I'll go back to my home.

Please stay here today.

I have to take care of some things.

You have not seen your parents since the wedding.

Are you worried about me?

No.

I'm worried about myself.

I'd feel more comfortable if you were here.

Chae-kyung.

Oh, my.

-How come you're here? -How come?

Am I not supposed to visit?

Not at all.

You're always welcome.

Good to see you again.

She's going to work for me as a handmaiden starting today.

Grand Prince.

Who died yesterday?

I haven't been notified yet.

Of course you haven't.

Because the one who is reported and the one who reported him...

could both be beheaded.

His Majesty is here!

We welcome Your Majesty.

I dropped by to give someone an award.

I don't feel well today.

Minister of Personnel.

Yes, Your Majesty. I'm waiting for your order.

I read your poem about me hunting at night.

I'm impressed.

I hope you write more great poems.

I'm demoting you to a Commissioned Officer.

Congratulations.

Your Majesty, I am--

Accept what I offered you.

Whether it is a promotion or demotion...

if you want to remain alive.

Lee,

I'll go talk to His Majesty again.

Please don't.

Please be more careful, or you'll get in trouble.

Jwauijeong.

Are you on your way to His Majesty? I want to go with you.

Is there anything you want to say to him?

His Majesty has ordered me

to find a way to catch...

the shell guys.

He said I can use as many of the troops as I need.

Stop!

Troops are for emergencies and wars,

not for personal motivation of revenge.

It is not revenge.

Catching criminals is part of my job.

So, did you find a solution?

Doseungji failed to catch them. I don't think I can do any better.

All I can do is continue running checkpoints

and patrol the area.

How will you catch them with that stupid plan?

I'm so desperate!

If you don't mind,

I'll ask His Majesty to let me take over the job.

Will you do that for me?

You can use my troops whenever you want.

Is that true?

It is.

In front of the silk store near the bar,

a store opened.

It's identical to this pawnshop. They give rice in return for information.

I won't go there since I'm a loyal customer.

Thanks for saying so. But what are they looking for?

They ask only one question.

Shell... guys.

Although it started just recently, many have received help from the shell guys.

That's how I get the information.

Organize this by time and place.

Mark any events that happen at the same time

and the same place.

Yes.

"When the rooster crowed twice, I went to the restroom.

When I returned, I found the rice.

That's when the rooster crowed three times.

I went next door to borrow some charcoal,

and found a poster when I got back.

I'm not sure it was 10:00 or 11:00 p.m."

You think you'll find us with this crap? In your dreams.

The Deputy Chief has been suspended, and the King is watching us.

We won't know how this will affect us.

We must be more careful.

Are you scared?

I said be more careful.

I see.

Your father is here.

You're back.

Chae-kyung.

Dad.

Why are you here?

You don't let him skip meals, do you?

How is your health?

I am well.

You seem to have lost weight.

Is everything okay?

Of course.

If you don't feel like eating, drink the honey tea I gave you.

The rice is cooling off. Dig in.

She can't eat because she's answering you.

Why are you blaming her?

Did I?

I couldn't help it. There are 1,000 questions I want to ask.

It'd be better if we could all eat together.

Is the Prince busy?

This is delicious. You didn't make it, did you?

How can you say--

Was that necessary?

I don't want to see Myung-hye in my home.

You say she's your friend and family.

You pretend you care so much about them.

But you ignore the one who saved your life.

She's doing everything she can to help you.

-Queen Mother. -Your brother told me...

that Jwauijeong and Chae-kyung are on his side.

If that is the case, how can I trust Chae-kyung?

-So-- -He is mistaken.

Chae-kyung is my wife and my family!

Your mistaken.

I'll pay the price if it turns out I'm wrong.

So please leave her alone.

Did you forget that you said Jwauijeong will be on our side?

I'll see you later.

When did you...

start doubting the Prince?

From the day...

he returned.

Why?

He returned...

for revenge and for the throne.

You can kill him anytime you want. Am I right?

Can't you just get over it...

and make up with him?

Don't come any closer.

How dare you?

She's my wife!

My goodness.

Typical newlywed couple.

Are you this nervous after only a few hours?

Are you afraid something might happen when you're not together?

Don't be embarrassed.

I've been there too.

What?

When you're married,

a second feels like an eternity when you are apart.

Start eating.

Mom, I'm sorry.

I left him alone there and I'm getting anxious.

Oh, hey. Chae-kyung.

Take some food with you.

You should pay for saving his life.

Milady. Didn't you say you were staying overnight?

Did you come to see the Prince?

Not really. Where is he?

He's not back.

You must be so tired. I'll draw a bath for--

Wait.

What are you waiting for? Go draw a bath for her.

Oh, right away.

How's she doing? Is everyone okay?

I got you some chrysanthemum petals.

It'll add some aroma.

Thanks.

My nanny will assist me from here.

Get out of here now.

I told my mother. So don't say she asked you to.

I'm not here for myself.

Do you know what I had to...

go through to protect you?

I know you've been through a lot because of me.

I won't let her know about this, so please stop doing this.

You'll do that for yourself.

You're right.

So...

please leave here...

in the morning. Please.

Please.

I can't.

I think Chae-kyung has the secret note.

She may have the tattoo.

Wait.

Did you already--

know that?

Did you know?

For how long?

The location of the note...

is tattooed on a woman's body.

Who is the woman?

She's very close to you, Prince.

The daughter of...

Jwauijeong.

Chae-kyung--

is the one?

I suppose...

the late King believed she'd protect you, Prince.

Why didn't you tell me?

That's not your business.

If I stop here,

Chae-kyung will be...

in more danger.

What do you mean?

What if someone tries to find the tattoo by force?

What will you do then?

Don't you dare.

If that happens, it's not me, but you who made that happen.

Since you're not helping me,

the Deputy Chief or Queen Mother...

will look for other ways.

You should leave this to me if you don't want her to be in danger.

I'll keep my eyes on her,

so don't worry.

Chae-kyung.

What am I doing to you now?

Where did you go?

Oh, your clothes.

Queen Mother is suspicious.

Even after the wedding,

she ordered them to use separate rooms.

Today, she went to give them consummation dates.

Did I ask about their married life?

I'm sorry.

But...

I think Shin...

has something to do with the secret note.

What?

Chae-kyung.

Why did you come all the way here?

I was on my way.

Don't get me wrong.

I wasn't trying to sneak up on you.

Then?

I just...

wanted to see you.

They're watching us.

We'll look like a married couple...

if I do this to you.

Her room is this way.

You could've stayed a few more days at your parents' house.

Why did you come back so soon?

This is my home.

I should be with you.

You must be tired.

Get some rest.

What about the consummation?

Queen Mother came here today.

Next time.

I thought you were in hurry.

The secret note.

You have to find it, don't you?

What are you talking about?

Are you gonna pretend not to know, again?

She knows.

She knows she's the woman with the secret note.

Take a look.

Did you want this from me?

You knew it all...

and went through a lot.

While I pretended not to know to protect her,

she was suffering all alone.

When...

and how did you know?

Does it matter?

I can't stand it anymore.

I can't pretend not to know and to trust you when I don't.

I can't pretend I'm okay when I'm not. I'm done here.

My trust...

my love will change your mind. That's what I believed.

But I was so stupid and naive.

Even if it's true that you had an ulterior motive,

I hoped you'd change...

and have been swayed.

Was I too naive to believe...

-my love for you would win? -Chae-kyung.

Don't...

say my name.

When you call me Chae-kyung,

it melts my heart...

and I believe what you say.

I tell myself I should stop believing you and being fooled by you.

I ask myself if what I know, what I see and hear...

is all a misunderstanding.

I can't change my expectations of you.

Grand Prince.

Who are you?

Why did you come into my life?

Can you not answer?

Are there too many things you have to explain?

Chae-kyung, I'm sorry.

It's all my fault.

Let's leave here.

Like you said...

let's move to Geochang, Chae-kyung.

Do you know what makes me sad?

It's that I can't...

trust what you say anymore.

Just tell me you want the secret note.

Meanwhile, Queen Mother made them use separate rooms,

and suddenly allowed their consummation.

This proves she knows Chae-kyung might have something to do with the note.

So she wanted to see if it's true.

She's meaner than I thought.

She's using Chae-kyung then she'll throw her out.

But Chae-kyung knows nothing.

She chose Yeok over me.

How stupid.

Your Majesty, aren't you going to do something?

If she's the one with the secret note,

we should bring her here before the Prince finds out.

Let's...

leave here.

As you said...

let's move to Geochang.

What brings you here, Deputy Chief?

I just wanted to have a little chat since we both have some time.

As you know, I'm not allowed to enter the palace.

This country is already in turmoil.

But the King is being fooled and deceived by corrupt officers.

The King lost his senses a long time ago.

Deputy Chief, you're out of line.

Despite Doseungji being put through a lot...

he still trusted the King. Do you know why?

He wanted the King to go blind and have the world at his feet.

Is there any progress?

Do you want to know it if there is any?

What do you think about Prince Jinseong?

-Everyone here? -Not yet.

I climbed the wall and now I'm hungry.

Hey, what are you doing?

Careful.

KING LEE YOONG

He thinks he can either take the throne or keep it...

SHIN SOO-GEUN

...if he secures the secret note.

Why do you think I should give the note to you?

I'm asking why you should...

be King.

Brother.

Why are you here?

I was thinking about something.

Stop.

What? Should I keep this on?

Jwauijeong.

Grand Prince.

How did you find this place?

Brother.

Check to see if anyone's there.

Yes.

I came here alone.

I didn't tell anyone about it...

yet.

But just in case, I'll check.

You must be wondering how I found out so quickly.

With this useless information?

One paper may be useless by itself.

But when they add up,

they become useful.

I gathered thousands of pieces.

It gave me a good idea of when you come and go.

So you were waiting for us in disguise?

I hope you'll stop.

-You must disband this group now. -No!

I can't.

Unless the King stops his tyranny,

we won't stop.

You're not doing this to help people.

What you really want is something else!

Why do you want to be King?

Do you have to be King?

Gosh.

You're late.

And you brought flowers to apologize.

His Majesty left a present.

Did you get injured...

or get sick?

No, I didn't.

Can you just...

live as the Prince?

No one was out there.

I'm sure nothing will change...

because I found this place.

Even after His Majesty visited this store,

you're still running...

this place and plotting a rebellion.

I'm sure you'll find another place to hide.

But there's only one place you can rest your heart.

What place might that be that you can depend on for the rest of your life?

You think it's the throne?

Soon,

a curfew will be issued in Hanseong...

because of all the posters.

And they will start searching for the shell guys.

So please disband this group...

and move to a small town with Chae-kyung.

If you can't,

let her go.

I can't let my daughter live as the wife of a traitor.

What are you doing?

You gonna just let him go?

He is Jwauijeong. The Queen's brother.

-Servant to the King. -That's right.

Trusting Chae-kyung and trusting him are totally different.

So are you saying we have to kill him?

He's Chae-kyung's father...

and my father-in-law.

He's a loyal minister.

He won't let innocent people be killed.

He hasn't even seen your faces.

If anything happens after today, I'll take full responsibility.

So...

let him go.

That's an order!

My Lord.

Where have you been?

Why are you wearing such clothes?

Please bring me some water.

Sure.

My Lord, someone from the palace is here.

At this hour?

You'll find another place to hide.

But there's only one place you can rest your heart.

This is... Do you remember?

In the cave... it was a poison-tipped arrow.

Did I ask? If you say this scar is from years ago,

I'll believe whatever you say.

Because I can choose to believe you or not to believe you.

We'll move to a small town far away from Hanseong...

and live like an ordinary couple.

I can't...

let my daughter live as the wife of a traitor.

They left safely. All is quiet, but--

Brother.

Yeok.

I know he's your father-in-law,

but that was too risky.

What if the Deputy Chief finds out? We'll be in trouble.

We can move somewhere else, or silence him.

Choose one.

Why didn't anybody ask me...

why I must become King?

Asking yourself that question shows you deserve the throne.

The King lost the people's trust.

Even corrupt officers who don't care who is in power...

as long as they have a title have turned their backs on the King.

Do you need another reason?

At least you value people's lives more than anything.

You know how to protect your people.

If you become King,

the people of this country will support you.

I know you'll make it right.

But I don't...

think I'm protecting the most precious person to me.

Chae-kyung doesn't know...

what she may be in for in the future.

She lives...

in that stifling house, with no one but me to depend on.

My brother is keeping an eye on her,

and now my mother is spying on her too.

What? Who?

Myung-hye works for her now.

Wait. That means war if Myung-hye is there with her.

She is more tenacious than I thought.

Will the Princess be all right?

Was it Queen Mother who sent her to prison the other day?

Prison?

Tell me what happened.

Well...

Myung-hye was in the prison.

It seems she was there in case Chae-kyung came clean to us.

She probably had another motive.

Yeok.

What happened?

This was the night of your consummation.

I would've stood guard if I knew you weren't together.

You are here to watch her and didn't notice she disappeared?

Grand Prince.

Was it the King's order?

Yes.

It was Doseungji's people and they said...

it was the King's order.

Nak-cheon...

is not here?

Where did he go?

Chae-kyung is gone too.

Is it true that you're working...

for her without telling her who you are?

The other night, in the prison,

did you try to kill her?

Why... do you...

want to know?

Did you?

I'll tell him.

What?

Did you want to...

kill her this time as well?

You're pathetic.

Be careful, Jwauijeong.

Your life hangs on every word you say.

What are you planning?

I told you before, but...

I didn't actually plan anything.

You and your daughter bring trouble upon yourselves.

Jwauijeong.

Have you deceived me this whole time?

What... do you mean?

I knew it.

I've been anxious ever since I saw you and Queen Mother

talking to each other.

Your Majesty.

When did you find out...

about the Prince?

Did you know he was alive before he came back...

to the palace?

I see.

You knew it.

I didn't know he was alive, but you did.

You knew everything and pretended you didn't.

Your Majesty, please have mercy on me.

I never intended to deceive you.

I suspected, but wasn't sure.

That's why I couldn't tell you.

What else do you know?

Do you know what he's planning to do?

Do you know what he's up to?

Let me ask you this.

Your daughter, Chae-kyung...

is there a tattoo...

on her body?

Your Majesty.

Why would you ask such a question?

The place where my father's secret note is...

happens to be tattooed on a woman's body.

I suppose it's...

Chae-kyung.

If Chae-kyung is the one,

it means my father planned to make him the King...

twenty years ago.

He chose your daughter because he knew that I'd trust you...

the most.

Your Majesty, that can't be true.

I didn't know anything.

Please believe me.

You sure,

Chae-kyung is not the one?

Yes. That's right.

I can't trust you.

Your Majesty.

I brought someone who can answer your question.

May I let the person in?

Go ahead.

Your Majesty.

What is it that makes you so oppressive?

Will you be at ease if the secret note is destroyed?

Can you go back to the old days?

Without the secret note,

I will retain my throne.

And Yeok's greed will be curbed.

Your Majesty, my daughter doesn't know anything.

So...

I want to see if it's true.

Let's find out if you two really know anything,

or if you've been deceiving me this whole time.

Do you want to see?

Undress her.

Your Majesty.

Chae-kyung.

How dare you put your hands on me. Hands off!

-Continue. -Your Majesty!

-Jang! -I'll do it myself.

If the King must see for himself

and if that's the only way to free myself,

then I'll show him.

What are you doing?

You'll be okay.

What are you going to do?

What do you think you are doing?

You come without notice?

I brought you...

a parting gift.

Parting gift?

My wife asked you before...

to let us move to Hanseong.

That's not what you want.

You want to become King.

I'm not like you.

I...

don't want to be King...

at the expense of my wife.

How dare you?

Stop! Kill the Prince now!

Stop!

I brought you the secret note!

The secret note?

You...

really found it?

"On the day Prince becomes an adult,

Lee Yoong will abdicate his throne in favor of Prince Jinseong,

and support him as King."

You really did--

I'll kill them.

-I'll kill them all! -Please stop.

Please don't, Your Majesty.

Did you really...

give the secret note to him?

Not to me...

but to him?

Your Majesty.

Did you really...

want him to be King?

No, I didn't. You're mistaken.

Regardless of what the late King wanted,

I will always be loyal to you only.

Your Majesty! Please don't.

It's not over yet.

Even though he brought the secret note to you,

we must authenticate it.

We don't need to.

I am only here to take what is mine.

I told you before.

I'll leave with Chae-kyung.

What?

Only the deities...

will decide who will be King.

That's right.

As you suspected,

Chae-kyung had the note.

I thought,

it was the last chance the deities were going to offer you.

It may be a sign that they expect something from you.

You can make it right so that your people stop waiting for...

the shell guys to help them.

That's what the deities want from you!

And Chae-kyung wanted that more than anyone else.

Can you give His Majesty another chance?

He is your brother. Help him be a good king.

Is it not your duty as his subject to give him time?

Promise me.

Promise me you won't use this note

to become the King

before you discover the reason you must be the King.

Why did you give this to me?

What you do...

requires you to risk your life.

It's a last resort to save your life.

So,

I'll give you another chance.

I, Prince Jinseong...

accept the throne

according to the late King's will.

And now,

I'll give back the throne...

to my brother.

Are you writing this down?

Yes, Your Majesty!

This is my answer to you.

Stop.

What if...

I don't let you?

Kill me then.

But even if you kill me,

you won't get what you want.

Even after I die,

I'll be with her.

I don't want to go.

We were here together the whole time.

We'll stay together like this.

Let go of my hand.

I thought it was mine.

See, Yeok.

The King will never change.

Did something happen? Where have you been?

I'm here with you.

Let's leave all the sad memories here before we go.