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THE FOLLOWING FICTIONAL DRAMA IS BASED ON HISTORICAL FACTS

FINAL EPISODE

Shin had an affair with the deposed king and helped him escape.

This is an unforgivable sin.

She'll be hanged in public.

We we're never meant to be.

Now I understand what my father said.

Since we fell in love with each other already,

we have to take responsibility for that.

Your Majesty!

Ubuseungji is here?

Where is Baek?

Actually, Your Majesty...

Who pushed up the time? Who? Why?

Queen Mother did.

She said the deposed king might do something.

I wish I could...

protect our love...

the love we had with death.

Do you have any last words?

No.

Proceed with the execution of the deposed queen Shin!

In my next life,

I will never see you again...

Your Majesty.

Stop!

Stop!

Your Majesty.

Chae-kyung.

Chae-kyung.

What have I done to you?

Let's go.

Step aside.

This place is where the deposed king disappeared, right?

My troops searched this area, but couldn't find him.

We should go check with his relatives.

Tell His Majesty that I'll do as his wishes.

I'll hand over the culprits.

Why have you changed your mind?

We don't have time to discuss.

Shin's execution was moved up.

His Majesty came to save her.

How is she?

She's safe for now.

Move fast, or His Majesty may be in trouble.

Where are they?

Go to Mapo.

-Mapo. Let's go. -Yes, sir.

Suk-hee and Kwang-oh...

moved Seo Noh's grave to Dongjeokjeon village.

Yes, I heard.

You weren't there.

I was busy with work.

I was told you hadn't been there for three days.

I was told...

someone saw you at the Jinpo where my brother was found.

Why?

Is this the kind of world...

you hoped for?

How did things... get this far?

I'll let you correct your mistakes.

This is the last chance I'll give you.

Your Majesty, Chief Baek is requesting to see you!

Come in.

Your Majesty, we caught the culprits behind the deposed king's escape.

Your Majesty has arrived!

Your Majesty the King!

Your Majesty, these are the ones who attacked the deposed king.

Why did you do that?

Please forgive me.

I asked why.

Someone...

ordered us to.

To do what?

To attack the deposed king...

so that he could escape.

-Kim! -Yes, I told him...

that Jwauijeong got killed.

I told him to get him to return to Jwauijeong's home.

Who?

Who? Who ordered you to do that?

Answer me!

It was Ueuijeong's order.

That's not true, Your Majesty!

Not true?

Eunuch Kim is the deposed king's servant.

He's trying to get back at me by coming between you and me!

He's right.

We must investigate to conclude that he's guilty.

Yes, Your Majesty the King.

As one of your meritorious subjects, he has served and supported you

to help make you a king.

Your Majesty.

Please conduct an investigation to discover the truth.

I will. I can't punish a loyal subject...

based on someone else's words.

I'm eternally grateful for your mercy.

Put them all in jail.

I'll question them in person!

Take them away!

Yes, sir!

Are you going to just give up and let her become the queen?

I'm not giving up. I'm not supposed to become a queen.

Stop it!

Stop talking nonsense and go to China.

You're not the only option I have in order to achieve my goal.

Did you order the execution?

How can I go on living...

if Chae-kyung is killed...

at your request?

Her parents got killed.

Her relatives as well.

By your hands, by your decision.

Do you think you can live with her...

without hatred or doubting each other?

You can't look into her eyes anymore.

You feel guilty,

bad and anxious.

Am I wrong?

You're right.

There was a time when I could not look at her.

However...

I expressed my feelings...

held her hand...

to comfort to her.

I believe one day her wounded heart...

will be healed.

She said we should be closer to each other...

and express love...

more often when things get rough.

She told me that.

So please...

please...

leave us alone.

I'm begging you.

Who are you?

I'm Seo Noh.

I was wrong.

Since you're not here with me, I thought I can live recklessly.

When you truly love someone,

you should respect what he thinks and does.

That's why love is hard.

When I saw Chae-kyung, I realized...

that when you truly love someone,

you can respect what they think.

Even when you have to risk your own life.

Therefore, I have decided to save Chae-kyung...

who you cherished.

This is how I'm going to repay what I owe you.

Chae-kyung.

Chae-kyung.

Grand Prince.

Are you okay?

What happened?

Why did you save me?

Why did you do that?

Why didn't you say you're innocent...

and someone's trying to put the blame on you?

Why didn't you say you didn't do it?

Why did you try to kill yourself!

What if I fear something even more than death?

What should I do?

What if I can only protect it by killing myself?

Tell me what I should do.

Chae-kyung.

Why can't I...

be yours without fear?

Your Majesty.

I hate myself.

For the first time ever,

I hate and regret... being me.

I'm impressed that you're still alive.

Chae-kyung?

How is she?

Don't worry.

Her Majesty is okay.

I wouldn't try to move if I were you.

Let me go.

Please.

Do you still have a reason to live?

I started this.

I need to finish it.

Grand Prince used this...

for a long time.

He couldn't properly breathe, walk, or even smile.

I think... it's your turn to use it.

Oh, my.

You startled me.

Why do you treat that spoon like a treasure?

Your mother bought this when we were shopping for cutlery.

She told me to use this silver spoon...

for your meals so that no one...

can poison--

I'm sorry, I didn't mean--

In case someone tries to kill me?

You can't live like this.

You can't live like this anymore.

Oh, my poor thing...

They were all murdered.

I suppose Park killed the witnesses to destroy any evidence.

All the witnesses that could've proved Her Majesty the Queen's innocence

have been killed.

They said Her Majesty hadn't been involved.

But no one can prove it's true.

We don't know what the deposed king is trying to do.

Her Majesty is the only witness and suspect. We should do something.

Please consider deposing her. For the dynasty--

I won't.

If anyone says she needs to be deposed...

without proper evidence,

I'll punish them for contempt.

Your Majesty, please stop doubting our loyalty.

Your Majesty the King.

I've put so much effort into this.

I didn't do all that for nothing.

Who gave His Majesty the throne?

We risked our lives and fought to oust the deposed king!

But His Majesty has turned a blind eye to us.

So...

I'm going to let him know what people want from their king.

The shell guys...

will remind him of what God and the people need.

Yes, sir!

I'm leaving for Ming.

I asked you to.

Your plans will become useless then.

There's no point of trying to depose Shin, since I won't be around.

For the sake of our family...

stop making His Majesty upset--

I thought you were smarter than that.

Do you think you're the only niece I have?

Better yet, what good is a niece when I have a daughter?

Anyone?

Let her in.

Yes, sir.

Father, did you want to see me?

Uncle...

This is my stepdaughter.

Are you going to allow your stepdaughter to become Queen?

Why not?

He's going to be my son-in-law.

Your Majesty has arrived!

Your Majesty.

Do you feel better now?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

Did you argue with the ministers?

It's inevitable when ruling a country.

I was told they've been talking about deposing me for the past few days.

Who told her such nonsense!

Forgive us, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

I don't know much about royal customs and manners.

People...

outside the palace...

cut the string of their Jeogori...

and give it to a person as a farewell gift.

Chae-kyung.

If I don't end it like this,

I know you'll never let me go.

I want to divorce you.

Please let me.

Your Majesty.

You know my answer.

Don't you?

There are lots of things I can do. Apologize, have courage.

be determined, promise and comfort each other.

So many things...

we can do for each other.

Why get divorced...

without even trying?

I can't do that. I must make up for the pain I caused you.

No...

I won't.

Your Majesty. When you...

used to be Nak-cheon...

you lied to me and pushed me away.

Remember how you felt when you did that?

You lied to me so many times.

But the only thing I knew was true was that you wanted me to be safe.

I want...

all I want is...

for you to be safe.

On that path you will now take,

will be Seo Noh,

my parents,

and your people will be cheering for you.

I hope you achieve...

what you wanted to achieve...

and then come back to me.

Why can't you...

be with me along that path?

People are trying to kill us.

We've been on the verge of death so many times.

It'll keep happening to us unless we go our separate ways.

Now that you're King of this country...

you must realize you can get killed at any time.

I don't want you to die.

Chae-kyung.

I think...

the most precious gift we can give each other is...

to stay alive.

If we live a healthy, long life...

it means we...

love each other dearly.

If I survived one year,

it means I loved you for a year.

If I survive a decade, I loved you for a decade.

If I survive a century,

know that I loved you for a century.

Yes.

If we survive...

but can't be together...

it means we...

loved each other.

Your home will stay...

where it is...

even though...

you'll be away on business for a while.

Can't you say that home...

is here?

This is where...

the queen stays.

I am...

Shin Chae-kyung.

Make way.

Your Majesty has arrived!

Your Majesty the King!

I heard something happened last night.

The shell guys showed up.

Ueuijeong...

-have you seen this? -Your Majesty.

It's not just the shell guys.

I've seen people express their regrets about it.

You saw it?

That's right, Your Majesty.

You can ignore what the ministers say,

but you can't ignore what the people want and need.

You're right.

I can't.

In that case, we can proceed with deposing--

I think...

you are mistaken.

-What is... Your Majesty. -"Park Won-jong...

bought properties from Shim Geun-son Kim Sook-hwa...

Choi Sook-won, and Jang Sohn.

Park tore down the houses

and added to...

the size of his own home.

He regularly met Cho Kye-hyong and Kim Soo-kyung...

to take bribes from local officials

in return for giving them promotions.

Their meeting itself was designed for bribery,

and many authorities are well aware--"

Your Majesty!

It can't be true!

Let the witnesses come in.

Witnesses, come inside!

I have no idea who they are.

You...

Will you kill all the witnesses again?

Do you have anything more to say?

Ubuseungji.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Strip Park of his authority...

and confiscate all his properties.

And...

send him to exile.

Your Majesty.

It's all a lie!

I'm innocent!

If he admits what he did and repents, I'll stop here.

If he keeps denying what he did,

I will...

sentence him to death for contempt!

I will kill your entire family!

Your wish is my command.

Your Majesty, you can't do this to me.

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty the Queen.

Are you leaving now?

I'm sorry I made you worry.

Nothing to be sorry about.

I hope this helps a little.

I understand some have to live apart to protect each other.

I know there was no other choice.

I'm thankful for...

your words.

Your Majesty!

From now on,

there will be days for me to miss you and love you.

To love you more and miss you more,

I will...

survive.

We're trying to find ways...

to protect each other.

I never...

ran away.

Queen Shin never tried...

to help me escape.

Tell them what I just said.

Your Majesty, Chief Baek wants to see you.

Let him in.

The deposed king returned from exile.

He said he never tried to escape and that Her Majesty is innocent...

in a handwritten statement.

He must have wanted to save her too.

The heatwave is in full swing...

and I'm deeply concerned about your health.

I know you feel more exhausted at this time of the year.

You should refrain from drinking.

Healthy food and herbal medicines will help you feel better.

I think about and miss Your Majesty...

day and night.

I hope my sincere wishes will help you stay healthy.

Brother.

Are you all right?

Yeok.

Are you Yeok?

Yes.

I'm Yeok.

I'm here.

I'm here to see you.

Go.

Why are you here?

Is this what you wanted to see?

Did you want to mock me?

Brother!

Brother.

Brother.

Are you feeling better?

Can you see me now?

Everything feels...

meaningless.

So meaningless.

I wanted to prove...

that our father was wrong.

But without knowing...

I became a tyrant as he predicted.

My mother was blinded by jealousy.

She destroyed herself.

And I was...

so much like her.

Yeok.

I've never...

hated you.

I hated myself...

in your eyes.

And...

Chae-kyung has the same eyes as yours.

When I looked into her eyes,

I was embarrassed for myself.

That's why I tried to kill you both.

That's why I tried to destroy you both.

I just... hated...

and couldn't forgive myself.

By separating you two,

I ended up...

punished like this.

I deserve it.

Brother.

The debt I couldn't pay off...

in this life, I'll pay off...

after I die.

There he is.

Finally he's...

reaching out his hand to me.

Brother.

Why are you leaving me so soon?

Hatred.

Regret.

Please rest in peace...

without all of that.

Please rest in peace.

Aunt.

I brought some snacks.

I'm making winter clothes for my king and my sons.

I wasn't able...

to give him a gift on his birthday.

Let me help you.

Milady.

From the palace... I mean someone is here from the police.

The deposed king...

has passed away.

Mother, happy birthday.

It's a hairpin, isn't it?

How did you--

Do you like it?

Sure I do.

Please try it on.

Tell him to be King.

Then I'll be Chae-kyung's husband...

Jawuijeong's son-in law...

and your...

son.

I'll be happy with that.

Your Majesty.

Be my daughter...

in the next life.

I'll love and cherish you more.

Your Majesty.

My horse looks exhausted.

Let's rest here for a while.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty the Queen.

Song.

His Majesty is in front of the house.

He said he wants to rest because his horse looks tired.

Wait here.

I'll bring something to feed it.

Her Majesty said she'll make some food for your horse.

Food for my horse?

What about me? She didn't ask about me?

Chae-kyung.

Feed your horse.

Chae-kyung.

I'm sorry I can't see you.

-I'm sorry, I'll get some more. -Can't you just show your face?

All you need to do is open this door.

Do you want me to leave like this?

Say you don't.

That's all you have to say.

Then I'll open this door...

and come to you.

I'll hold you tight.

Did you forget already?

We can still love each other even when we can't be together...

and see and touch...

each other.

We're different from the others.

We chose not to stay together and see each other...

to keep our love. Don't you remember?

Are you being swayed already?

Do you want me to leave like this?

Husband. Grand Prince.

Husband.

I can't do this, Chae-kyung.

I can't live without you.

Please don't go.

Let's stay together.

Look at this.

It fits perfectly.

It's a boy!

Chae-kyung.

Your Majesty.

I'm grateful you said you want to...

reinstate me.

However, you have your son.

If I become a queen again and have kids with you...

they will end up being involved in a struggle for power.

Think about what happened to you and your brother.

You don't want...

such a tragedy to happen again.

The sleeves are...

-Half of my palm. -And...

my shoulders...

-One palm. -One palm.

Then it should be--

Why don't you just borrow one of his outfits? Such a waste of time.

Little wit in the head makes much work for the feet.

I know you've been through a lot of pain.

I know you've been scared.

We should not allow such tragedies to repeat themselves.

I'm more than happy...

just to see you live a healthy life.

That's all I need.

38 YEARS LATER (39TH YEAR OF KING JUNGJONG)

Song.

Yes, Your Majesty.

His Majesty is in critical condition.

Let every gate remain open.

Don't stop anyone and don't deploy any guards at the gates.

Grand Prince.

When did you arrive?

Bird poop, did you wait long for me?

I'm used to waiting for you.

Am I too late?

No, you're not.

Not at all.

It must have been hard for you.

I'm so proud of you.

You held up...

your end so well.

Because I knew you were waiting for me,

I was able to survive.

Because I knew you were still there,

I was able to...

stay where I'm supposed to be.

Now, I'll stay next to you.

So please make yourself at home.

I'm finally home.

I love you.

I cherish you.

I adore you.

My husband.

One word was enough.