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The Princess' Man

[The following program recreated historical events by adding fictional characters and situations]

Episode 14

Must we really do this?

How could that be possible?!

Erase that man from your memories.

Only have eyes for Prefect Shin, follow him as his spouse,

and walk in his shadow.

Is that clear?

In other words, they show how women can only live in a man's shadow.

"What is love, to the world I ask."

"It means you and I becoming one, with nary a hesitation,"

"Until death do us part."

My Lady, come out now.

Nothing you do is going to get you out of this marriage.

My Lady.

What is the matter?

If she refuses to come, drag her out. What are you waiting for?

Come out at once!

Who are you?

And what is this on your shoulders?

Maybe she left of her own will?

- Do they belong to Seryeong? - Yes... They're Her Ladyship's, indeed.

Where on earth is she...

My Lady!

He spotted someone carrying something on his shoulders,

and this is how I found him.

How big was the load he was carrying?

A person would easily fit inside.

- Was Seryeong taken by that man? - She's been abducted.

Abducted? What do you mean, abducted?

And who would...

- Mother! - My Lady!

Who would dare... Who would dare importune my daughter?

- Someone abducted Her Ladyship. - What?!

She was carried out inside a bag,

so we should be looking for a carriage or a man on horse.

- He can't have gone far, so hasten! - Yes!

What is going on here?!

Why is she so late?

We might be dealing with an impasse, so take your leave and go into hiding.

How could we lose this opportunity...

What on earth is going on?

- The nuptials will not take place. - What are you...

The bride has vanished.

All three of them disappeared without a trace.

All right. Take your leave.

His Highness Prince Suyang is coming.

Meseems my reluctance to part ways with my beloved daughter has made a mark.

I never imagined my begrudging mores could force heaves upon my son-in-law's bride.

But I should certainly get to the bottom of this before we go on with any ceremony.

I am truly mortified to have importuned you all in vain,

but I hope you will not turn down our next invitation,

and that you will partake in the regale we have prepared for you.

Let us move inside, shall we?

Have you seen any carriage or men on horse passing by?

Naeuri.

He saw a man on horse carrying a big load heading for Mapo Port.

Let's go.

Soaeng! Muyeong!

Ahh... You wench... No...

You fool!

How come you're coming down together?

Judging by the peculiar mood I sense, maybe last night you two... Uh?!

If eating makes you spew such palaver, don't bother!

Ehh... I'll be fasting, then!

Soaeng. Sit here, uh? I wiped it all for you.

Where did Orabeoni go? I didn't see him upstairs?!

Where have you been all morn?

May I have something to write with?

Something...

to write with?

Not too bright, are we? A brush. Paper. Uh?

Isn't that right?

You even know how to write?

I'm sure I can find some for you.

[Suyang]

Your Highness.

What is the meaning of this?

I have no excuses.

Myeon is on her trail, so we shall soon hear tidings from him.

What reprobate could be responsible for this?

Could it not be Prince Geumseong's doing, perchance?

Geumseong?!

He might have misled us with a fictitious plan whilst fomenting ulterior motives.

A fictitious plan?

Afraid it would concern you, I decided not to mention it.

Geumseong was going to attempt on my life on the day of the nuptials.

I am sure there is a more than plausible explanation for your refusal to tell me.

But still... Are you suggesting Prince Geumseong was behind all this?

I seriously doubt Prince Geumseong was the culprit.

He would not gain a thing from abducting Lady Seryeong,

let alone exposing his own complot to achieve that.

It is surely someone else's doing.

Someone else?

Are you suggesting Prince Geumseong is not the only one...

fomenting ill will against His Highness?

A foe unbeknownst to us?!

How could there be no news?

He'll surely return unscathed.

Let it not be of concern, Your Highness.

Seryeong disappeared?!

Someone abducted her.

And who could dare...

The bride's sudden disappearance ended up delaying the nuptials,

and rendering all our efforts futile.

Who is responsible for this?

Is there someone else bearing a grudge against Prince Suyang?

No...

There is no way...

What are you trying to say?

I saw someone resembling Seungyu at Prince Suyang's residence.

How could that be possible?

Your longing for him must have confused you.

What nuisance!

The capital bureau is on his trail, so waiting is all we can...

We cannot keep idling away!

We'd be letting Prince Geumseong walk free despite being aware of his treacherous intents!

We might have been lucky enough to learn of his plans this time,

but can we always bank on providence to alert us of any future malefaction of his?

Whomever might have abducted Lady Seryeong,

the blame for this all must be put on Prince Geumseong.

I certainly would be inclined to concur, but...

There is no doubt Seryeong's matter is of pressing urgency,

but how do you say we first deal with Geumseong?

Order the capital bureau to apprehend Geumseong.

What brings you here?

We were ordered to imprison Your Highness.

Say what?

Under whose orders?

His Highness Prince Suyang.

You knaves! Let go of me at once!

Let us hear the reason, then!

I am merely following orders.

- Escort him out. - Yes.

Uncle Geumseong was imprisoned?!

And pray tell, what was the reason this time?

The capital bureau received direct orders from Prince Suyang.

Are you telling me he is doing so without even deliberating with me?

Sire... Do not let it agitate you.

I shan't let this slide.

Is he not trying to falsely incriminate Uncle Geumseong again, after all?

Sire.

In all honesty, Prince Geumseong had indeed devised a plan.

A plan?!

He planned to take advantage of today's nuptials to eliminate Prince Suyang,

but with the ceremony's sudden postponement, he could not bring his plan to fruition.

Then, did Uncle Suyang find out about such plans?

I believe so, Sire.

Why did you not inform me?

May you forgive me.

Order Uncle Geumseong's transfer to the State Tribunal.

Yes, Sire.

You never know what he might be subjected to at the bureau prisons.

I cannot afford to lose Uncle Geumseong as well.

We must protect him at all cost.

I wanted to walk in his shadow, and for him to walk in mine.

Put these away for me.

Who, me?

Who else, a feeble damsel such as myself?

Feeble...

You don't look any weaker than me.

Keep running that trap and I'll cut it off in one strike.

All right... All right.

Where should I leave them?

There's an unused shed behind the mansion, put them there.

Thank you.

What's wrong with him? He's always so stoic even when you talk to him...

How...

Is it really you?

Were you alive?

I thought you died when that ship sank.

Why did you not tell me?

If you were alive, why didn't you...

The Kim Seungyu you knew...

is no longer of this world.

The daughter of my father's archrival...

and the friend who betrayed me, joining in conjugal ties...

A match made in heaven, indeed.

Did you not tell me to survive and come back to take your life?

Master...

Did you not say you would wait for the day when I'd bring demise upon you?

Was it just said on a whim?

The day you were so eagerly awaiting is now upon you.

So wait.

For I will slay you before long.

Master!

Scream, go ahead!

If you want this to be the end.

The Kim Seungyu you knew...

is no longer of this world.

We are looking for a suspicious fellow.

Orabeoni... This is no place for suspicious men, but only lascivious ones.

Have a taste of our wine before you leave.

- Search inside. - Yes!

Stay put!

How may I help you?

If you're here to drink, you can have a seat.

Or if it's our ladies you've come to visit, allow me a moment.

We are on a suspicious fellow's trail.

There is no such man here.

- Ransack the entire premises! - Yes.

Who could they be looking for?

Could Prince Suyang's daughter end up in a place like this?

Who knows... Never say never.

Who's there? Catch him!

Is that Prince Suyang's daughter?

Answer me!

She is.

You must be truly out of your mind.

What are you trying to accomplish?

Is that all you can think of to get your revenge?

Using an innocent, powerless damsel as bait for your miserable vengeance?

Wouldn't this shame you in your beloved father's eyes?

Don't you mention his name in vain...

I thought you were better than this.

Leave.

Don't get all the people here involved in your schemes, and get lost!

Hyungnim.

Hyungnim.

I thought those soldiers would kill me!

Why did you make me do something so dangerous?

And what's with him?

Did you argue, or something?

Get changed.

Unless you want this to be your burial, get changed!

They're the last remaining traces of a man I loved.

They mean more than my own life to me,

so please give them back.

Why hold onto something that's already broken?

Get changed at once!

Let go.

Broken as they might be, they're still a symbol of someone's sincere feelings.

Why were you at Seungbeop Temple that day?

Had you been following me all along?

You were all I thought of all day long...

And yet you were right behind me.

I can only be grateful.

Grateful to see you alive.

Do as I said.

He's not inside.

Inspect the neighborhood.

Yes.

- Let's go. - Yes.

Where are we going?

I asked you a question.

It doesn't hurt, so you needn't look at me that way.

I see your flights of fancy haven't changed.

When are you going to kill me?

I was used as bait in my father's murder.

And the very same thing will happen to you and your father.

Why...

No matter how merciless a person he might be, you still don't want him to die?

Even after all the bloodshed he's caused, you still cherish him?

Don't look at me like that.

Pretending to be innocent, remorseful and penitent...

Stop staring at me that way!!

Must I gouge your eyes out to wipe that look off your face?

What... What will it take for you to listen?

You and your father are one and the same!

And after I pierce that black heart of his and slaughter your whole family,

you will suffer the same fate, and mercilessly perish at my hands!

Is that clear?

It must have been so hard to bear.

How did you manage to endure such harrowing pain?

If my death can quell your suffering in any way,

I shall happily die a hundred, a thousand times for your sake.

If I told you she put her life at stake to save you,

would you believe me?

Are you telling me there has been no development?

My apologies. However, I shall find him at all cost.

But abducting the bride right on the day of her nuptials...

I suppose I was the real target.

But I shall find him whatever it takes,

and show him what price to pay awaits those daring enough to belittle me.

- How did it go? - They still haven't found her.

Mother.

It's all right.

Is she not blessed with great courage, after all?

She shan't easily be harmed.

How can it always happen to her...

Over there!

Catch him!

"Suyang."

"Your daughter is with me."

"Come alone to the stone hat of Inwang Valley in the morrow at noon."

"In the event any man will be by your side or you'll try to deceive me,"

"your daughter will pay with her life right under your watch."

You cannot go there. All he wants is to bring harm upon you.

Her Ladyship's life is at stake.

No matter how perilous, should we not rescue her?

Myeon.

How about discreetly bringing troops by your side?

Bringing troops without knowing what kind of numbers we're dealing with...

can only bring us further quandaries.

Still, we cannot let him face such peril by going there alone, can we?

Of course not.

Is it not obvious that His Highness is the real target?

So are you going to let them kill her?

Prefect Shin.

Enough with all this clamor.

I have already made up my mind.

Let your vengeance...

be consumed by killing me alone.

Take my life and escape from the harrowing nightmare that has been haunting you.

Spare me the nonsense.

Your father deserves to perish for all he's done.

It is true the heinous misdeeds he has committed are unforgivable,

but know that he also averted your execution.

So he would have spared me?

Then, who gave the order to sink that ship filled with men like me?

What are you trying to say?

My father said that he spared your life by exiling you.

That you were sent to Ganghwa as a slave...

I see you still fail to see your father's true colors.

This exile you speak of was only a vile excuse to eliminate every man who opposed him.

Father. Let me come with you.

It is much too dangerous a place for you to come, so remain here.

My sister's life is at stake.

I cannot just sit and do nothing.

Your consideration is commendable, but when your father is not around,

you are the head of this household.

You must return together with her.

Don't you worry.

You must not attack him first for any reason whatsoever.

We are not merely rescuing Seryeong,

but we must capture that man alive and get to the bottom of this.

But that could bring even more harm upon Her Ladyship.

Don't do anything to him until I order you to do so.

Yes...

I see you still fail to see your father's true colors.

This exile you speak of was only a vile excuse to eliminate every man who opposed him.

- Is it here? - That rock down there.

You must be ready to shoot him at any sign of danger.

Naeuri. Didn't Prince Suyang order us to capture him alive?

I am your superior, so it's my orders you should follow.

Forgive me.

Wouldn't this be dangerous?

I'm sure he deployed troops all around here.

I don't care.

As long as your father dies.

Why wouldn't you find a way to survive?

If I can only slay you and avenge my family,

I am more than prepared to perish for it.

But there are members of your family who managed to survive.

How dare you mention my family...

Your niece and sister-in-law are still waiting for you.

Find refuge and go meet them.

What other lies are you trying to deceive me with?

I'm not falling for it anymore.

But it's true... It's the truth.

Go back to Agang and her mother, and together leave for a faraway place.

It's for your own good.

I ought to...

There they are.

It will only put her in peril.

If your father doesn't come,

you will die.

Set my innocent daughter free!

And someone coward enough to don a guise would dare to confront me?

The price for releasing your daughter is your life!

I'm sure.

So let her go at once, and take my life instead!

Isn't that arrow aimed at me? What are you hesitating for?

Shoot. What is stopping you?