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CAPTIVATING THE KING
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ALL CHARACTERS, LOCATIONS,
ORGANIZATIONS, AND INCIDENTS
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DEPICTED IN THIS DRAMA
ARE ENTIRELY FICTITIOUS
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PRODUCTION GUIDELINES WERE STRICTLY
FOLLOWED WHEN FILMING WITH ANIMALS
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EPISODE 9
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How come I never realized
that you are a woman?
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I only had eyes for you
and wanted you from the outset.
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Goodness.
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Why are you running away
when you are here to see me?
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Here.
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Oh, that is cold!
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I finally understand…
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why my heart was torn into pieces
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after sending you to your death.
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Return this stone…
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to its original spot.
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Convey these words to Mongwoo.
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"There is absolutely no meaning…
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behind saving you."
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"Our bond
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has been severed
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and my regrets have faded away.
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I wish you a peaceful life."
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Go this instant.
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What do you mean Mongwoo disappeared?
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After Courtesan Hongjang died,
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he ran away in shock,
only to end up falling off a cliff.
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However, his whereabouts are unclear.
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According to the patrolmen,
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a tiger probably took him.
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Shut your mouth.
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That cannot be.
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Order the men
to find Mongwoo this instant.
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Respectfully,
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I have already searched
the cliff he fell from
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and even every corner of the area.
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Yet, I still could not
find a trace of him.
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It is for certain
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that Mongwoo has died.
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No…
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Your Majesty.
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Your Majesty.
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Do not touch me.
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I truly do not understand, Your Majesty.
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What could he have meant to you
for you to suffer so?
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He…
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was my left-hand man.
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My left hand that I had to cut off
to ascend to the throne.
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You should be careful too.
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You never know
when I might cut off my remaining hand.
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Back then,
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the royal physician
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who claimed to have treated the wound
on your back was lying.
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I would have gotten caught
if I were treated.
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And as getting caught
would only lead to death,
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I desperately pleaded with him.
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If you are intending to punish him,
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please punish me instead.
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You have deceived me on all counts.
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Was there any truth
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to your words to me so far?
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If you order me to answer,
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I shall do so, Your Majesty.
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I will not…
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ask any questions of you.
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I will not ask what your real name is,
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why you are disguising yourself as a man,
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or what you have done
and where you have been…
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for the past three years
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to finally return before my eyes
to drive me into madness.
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Since long ago,
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without my conscious knowledge,
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I have fallen in love with you,
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and you have felt the same way.
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For now, this is enough.
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I will not bed you…
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nor dismiss you from my quarters.
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Your Majesty.
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You cannot be crueler than this.
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How could you ask me
to endure such indignity?
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I, too, am enduring one.
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You must endure as well.
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That is a royal command.
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My lord.
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A letter arrived from the palace.
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His Majesty did not bed
Senior Court Lady Dong
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and left the palace instead.
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I thought he would at least
pretend to bed her.
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His Majesty's affection
for the gidaeryeong
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must run deeper than we expected.
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This consummation
was clearly set out to fail.
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As the court forced this on him,
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it was only natural
for His Majesty to run away.
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The court did insist,
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but it was Her Royal Highness's wish.
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So what?
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Would you take your life
should she insist?
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Great Lord!
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Please do mind your tone
to the Chief State Councilor!
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I am holding back.
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Do you really want to see the worst?
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Great Lord.
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The Border Defense Council
has gathered here
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to discuss important state matters
on His Majesty's behalf.
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If you cannot keep your temper
under control, go home and rest.
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I apologize, Lord Park.
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I was over the line.
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It has been over a month
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since we have received word
that the Qing's envoy
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has reached Paju.
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They are inspecting various areas
under the pretense of sightseeing.
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A recent report requested
an immediate dispatch of an envoy escort,
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citing financial burden
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as the envoy's party spends at least
1,000 nyang in silver for each feast.
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An envoy escort?
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If we send a nobody,
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they may feign dissatisfaction
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and threaten to return to the Qing.
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Podan, the chief envoy,
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is not the type
to cause trouble without reason.
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However,
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Jung Je-pyo, the vice envoy, is different.
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Then who do you suggest
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to send as an envoy escort?
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Why are you all looking at me?
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The title may sound grand,
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but the post only exists
to serve Jung Je-pyo.
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Now that he has been
promoted to vice envoy,
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he will expect more compensation.
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I am sick and tired of pouring money
into a bottomless pit.
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I will have you know
that my fortune is not unlimited.
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If you refuse, we will not force you.
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There are many others
who are willing to supply funds.
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Is that so?
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The Royal Treasury's funds cannot be used
without His Majesty's permission.
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Who in their right mind
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would bear such a huge expense
other than me?
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Let him in.
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Podan carries a letter declaring
the Emperor's ascent to the throne.
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The envoy escort
should at least be a full minister!
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The Third Minister of Rites is too lowly!
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Vice Envoy Jung Je-pyo and I
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are old acquaintances who get along well.
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I am confident that I can escort them
to the capital in a few days.
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Please entrust me with this task.
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Those of you who are against sending him,
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raise your hands.
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Except for one vote,
we are all in agreement
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to send Yoo Hyun-bo as the envoy escort.
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His Majesty will not approve of this.
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I shall secure his approval,
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so you need not worry.
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I will not forget
the generosity and the trust
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you have shown me today.
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Is anyone outside?
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Have you woken up, Your Majesty?
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I will return to the palace.
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Get ready.
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Yes, Your Majesty.
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Sang-hwa, you will remain here
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and convey my command
when the gidaeryeong awakes.
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Please speak.
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"As you evaded my men
and intoxicated yourself last night,
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thereby abandoning your duties,
your crime is grave."
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"You are not to come to the palace
for the time being
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and to await my orders
while confined to your lodgings."
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Yes, Your Majesty.
I will convey your command.
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That cannot be
for your father's court robe.
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Why are you embroidering it?
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This is for Hongjang.
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She has taken good care of me,
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but I have never returned her kindness.
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My lady.
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Your father is home.
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Father.
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Hee-soo.
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Is it that you dislike marriage
or Kim Myung-ha?
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I will get married.
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When I find the right man, that is.
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You mean someone
who can beat you at baduk?
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What if he is a white-haired sage?
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If that is my fate,
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I must accept it.
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Well, that is troublesome.
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I am traveling under a royal command.
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As a criminal.
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I will return safely
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like I always have.
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Father…
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My dear.
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You must also
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stay safe and sound.
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Do you understand?
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You look as if you have seen a ghost.
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When one encounters the fearsome captain
of the Special Firearms Unit,
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anyone would be surprised.
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I have a royal command for you.
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Please speak.
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You are not to come to the palace
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and stay confined to your lodgings.
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If I am to stay confined,
that means he has given me a punishment.
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May I ask the reason?
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The crime of neglecting your duties
due to intoxication.
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An incident like last night
cannot reoccur.
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While serving your penalty,
you are not to leave the premises.
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Do you understand me?
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I shall do as you say.
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My lady!
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My lady!
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Goodness.
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Gosh, you startled me.
My heart almost skipped a beat.
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Is Lady Hee-soo not here?
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She did not stay with you last night?
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What are you saying?
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Lady Hee-soo stayed out last night?
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What if she was taken
by the patrol troops overnight?
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If that were the case,
she would have sent word in the morning.
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I guess she would have.
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This is the first time she has disappeared
since three years ago.
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Wait, where is Master Chu?
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He left upon paru to see Master Choam.
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PARU: THE CURFEW LIFT BELL
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I will go wait outside the palace
just in case.
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- What in the world…
- My goodness.
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My la…
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- My lord!
- Gosh, my lord!
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Goodness, my lord.
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We were worried sick about you.
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Where have you been all night?
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I apologize for worrying you.
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Things happened.
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You should come in and rest.
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I will prepare breakfast.
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- Go ahead.
- All right.
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My goodness.
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I will leave you to rest, my lord.
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Goodness.
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Are you so bent on being the death of me?
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Seriously, are you doing this
to drive me crazy?
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It does not seem like
you spent the night outside.
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Tell me, where did you spend the night?
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My lady, this is…
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I went to my house.
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For what reason, all of a sudden?
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You told me
not to even look in that direction
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in case we run into someone we know.
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You must be deeply distressed.
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You should have told me
if you wanted to go visit.
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Stay here and rest.
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I will bring your breakfast soon.
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We should hurry before you are late.
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I cannot go to the palace
for the time being.
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I have been ordered to stay confined.
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What?
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Confinement?
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Is that not a punishment?
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What could they possibly punish you for?
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What happened?
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Tell me the reason.
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Goodness.
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Did the King become enraged
over the rumors of his attraction to men
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that delighted Jeomine so much?
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What do we do?
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The Qing's envoy will arrive soon.
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Let us not worry too much, my lady.
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They say you can always
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find a way out of a tiger's den
if only you pull yourself together.
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I am sure some other means will come up.
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It is not that.
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Then what is the reason?
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Why? What is it?
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The King has found out…
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that I am a woman.
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Senior Court Lady Dong is missing.
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Actually, due to the incident yesterday,
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she has fallen ill and feverish.
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I ordered her
not to come to serve you today.
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I must see Court Lady Dong.
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Go summon her.
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Why are you standing around?
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I ordered you to summon her.
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I beg for your pardon.
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Your Majesty!
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Please take my life!
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Did the Queen Dowager command it?
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Where is Court Lady Dong?
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Drag her out.
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If you value your lives,
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step back.
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You wench!
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How dare you disobey
Her Royal Highness's order?
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As I serve His Majesty,
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I will only take orders from him.
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His Majesty's orders?
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00:28:27,357 --> 00:28:29,025
No one will fall for that now.
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Your lies were uncovered
due to yesterday's event.
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How dare you act high and mighty?
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What are you waiting for?
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Drag her out this moment!
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If any one of you
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dares to lay a finger on me,
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I shall make a request to His Majesty
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to have every limb of your body severed,
starting with those fingers.
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00:28:56,428 --> 00:28:59,681
Why are you having so much trouble
dragging out a mere court lady?
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00:29:00,682 --> 00:29:01,725
My apologies.
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00:29:02,225 --> 00:29:05,770
She put up a fight
with such a vicious attitude.
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It was impossible to lay a finger on her.
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Order the adjunct overseers
to expel her from the palace.
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Yes, Your Royal Highness.
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Your Royal Highness, His Majesty is here.
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Let him in.
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I hope you had
a comfortable night, Mother.
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I did indeed, Your Majesty.
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Mother.
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I am thinking of bestowing
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the former First Senior Consort's abode
on Senior Court Lady Dong.
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What do you think?
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Your Majesty.
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For what reason are you allowing her
to have her own place?
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From what I heard,
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you and she did not even
consummate your union.
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Such an event is a mere formality.
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She has served me for long
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and will continue to do so in the future.
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It is only right for her
to have her own place.
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If Court Lady Dong wishes for it,
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I will appoint her as a concubine as well.
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00:30:41,241 --> 00:30:43,493
That is ridiculous.
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00:30:44,703 --> 00:30:46,913
You should not allow her
a personal residence either.
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00:30:48,790 --> 00:30:50,875
Why do you disapprove of it?
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Did you not want her to bear my son?
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00:30:54,796 --> 00:30:57,716
I am only trying to honor
you and the court's wishes.
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00:30:57,799 --> 00:31:00,468
Are you trying to mock me?
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00:31:01,469 --> 00:31:04,014
As the feeble Queen
could not bear you an heir,
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I approved of the consummation
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in tears and heartbreak
only to secure an heir to your bloodline.
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00:31:11,104 --> 00:31:12,355
Forgive me,
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but the feeble one is not the Queen
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but me.
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00:31:18,987 --> 00:31:20,322
We should not be so greedy.
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00:31:20,905 --> 00:31:22,741
How could a bud sprout
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00:31:22,824 --> 00:31:24,909
when no seed has been sown in the field?
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00:31:24,993 --> 00:31:26,244
Do you not agree, My Queen?
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00:31:27,329 --> 00:31:29,831
Mind your words, Your Majesty!
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00:31:32,167 --> 00:31:34,502
Look at her.
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00:31:34,586 --> 00:31:35,712
How pathetic.
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00:31:37,172 --> 00:31:39,674
I apologize, Your Royal Highness.
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00:31:41,885 --> 00:31:44,095
No man can understand heaven's will
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00:31:44,929 --> 00:31:47,223
as no child can ever fathom
their mother's heart.
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00:31:48,016 --> 00:31:49,184
I do not want to see any of you.
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00:31:49,768 --> 00:31:51,311
Everyone, leave this moment!
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00:31:52,771 --> 00:31:55,523
Your Royal Highness,
I am to blame for this.
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00:31:55,607 --> 00:31:58,902
Please do not be upset and forgive us.
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00:31:58,985 --> 00:32:01,237
- Please forgive us, Your Royal Highness.
- Please forgive us, Your Royal Highness.
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00:32:11,414 --> 00:32:12,457
Mother.
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00:32:12,999 --> 00:32:15,919
I shall excuse myself
as I have matters of state to tend to.
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00:32:20,840 --> 00:32:21,925
Your Majesty.
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00:32:46,282 --> 00:32:47,200
Your Majesty.
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00:32:50,036 --> 00:32:52,163
You have my approval
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00:32:52,247 --> 00:32:54,290
to skip today's greetings
and return to your quarters.
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00:32:55,041 --> 00:32:55,917
Pardon?
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00:32:56,000 --> 00:32:57,127
For what reason…
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00:32:58,128 --> 00:32:59,504
Forgive me for saying this,
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00:33:00,004 --> 00:33:03,508
but I have learned
that a greeting is not to be skipped
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00:33:04,092 --> 00:33:05,635
as it goes against the etiquette
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00:33:06,136 --> 00:33:08,930
and is deemed a failure of filial duty.
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00:33:09,013 --> 00:33:10,724
Has the Queen Dowager taught you that
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00:33:10,807 --> 00:33:12,517
whenever I skipped my greetings?
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00:33:14,769 --> 00:33:15,854
Yes.
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00:33:22,110 --> 00:33:26,531
The Queen Dowager is deeply upset,
even more so than ever.
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00:33:26,614 --> 00:33:28,700
Do you think you can handle it?
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00:33:28,783 --> 00:33:30,660
Living in the palace,
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00:33:30,744 --> 00:33:33,538
at times, I must carry out duties
that I do not desire.
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00:33:34,456 --> 00:33:37,917
Also, such are things
I cannot entirely avoid.
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00:33:38,877 --> 00:33:40,837
Her fury finds itself back to me
in the end.
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00:33:44,299 --> 00:33:46,843
I have learned a lesson from you,
Grand Prince Munseong.
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00:33:47,635 --> 00:33:49,137
Make sure you greet her properly
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00:33:51,014 --> 00:33:52,223
and return to your duties.
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00:34:01,399 --> 00:34:02,484
Lord Park!
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00:34:03,735 --> 00:34:07,071
Do you not know
what His Majesty thinks of Yoo Hyun-bo?
381
00:34:07,155 --> 00:34:09,783
He will not approve of
this recommendation.
382
00:34:09,866 --> 00:34:12,994
His Majesty will approve of
the Border Defense Council's decision.
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00:34:13,495 --> 00:34:16,998
If he wishes to keep Gidaeryeong Kang
at Yeongchwijeong, that is.
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00:34:18,041 --> 00:34:19,375
What do you mean by that?
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00:34:32,430 --> 00:34:34,933
I have brought
what you have asked for, Lord Park.
386
00:34:35,016 --> 00:34:38,269
These are the petitions seeking
an immediate removal of the gidaeryeong.
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00:34:39,604 --> 00:34:41,481
Gidaeryeong Kang Mong-woo…
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00:34:43,358 --> 00:34:45,568
is indeed useful in many ways.
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00:34:46,986 --> 00:34:48,446
Do you not agree?
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00:34:51,199 --> 00:34:52,116
All right.
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00:34:52,200 --> 00:34:54,577
Let us go speak to His Majesty.
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00:34:57,539 --> 00:34:58,498
Lord Park.
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00:35:00,250 --> 00:35:01,543
I have an urgent matter to report.
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00:35:01,626 --> 00:35:03,086
Save it for later.
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00:35:03,169 --> 00:35:05,380
I am on my way
to make a request to His Majesty.
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00:35:05,463 --> 00:35:06,756
It concerns that very matter.
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00:35:07,257 --> 00:35:08,716
Last night,
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00:35:08,800 --> 00:35:11,678
His Majesty ordered the gidaeryeong
to be confined as a punishment.
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00:35:20,270 --> 00:35:21,688
He seemed to be so fond of him.
400
00:35:23,064 --> 00:35:26,693
His Majesty would not expel
Kang Mong-woo like this, would he?
401
00:35:28,653 --> 00:35:29,821
Who knows?
402
00:35:30,363 --> 00:35:33,783
He may just give out a royal command
to behead Kang Mong-woo tomorrow.
403
00:35:33,867 --> 00:35:35,034
My goodness.
404
00:35:35,118 --> 00:35:37,537
Do not say such an awful thing
even as a joke.
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00:35:41,624 --> 00:35:42,750
His Majesty
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00:35:42,834 --> 00:35:45,003
is more than capable of such things.
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00:35:45,086 --> 00:35:46,045
Do not tell me
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00:35:46,629 --> 00:35:50,425
you have already forgotten
how my father lost his life.
409
00:35:58,224 --> 00:36:00,268
What shall we do about this?
410
00:36:16,701 --> 00:36:17,660
Your Majesty.
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00:36:18,161 --> 00:36:21,706
May I truly take up my abode
in the concubines' quarters?
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00:36:22,707 --> 00:36:25,752
If you wish,
I will appoint you a concubine as well.
413
00:36:31,424 --> 00:36:32,508
As Her Royal Highness
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00:36:33,301 --> 00:36:35,345
would never allow the appointment,
415
00:36:35,887 --> 00:36:37,722
I will only accept the house.
416
00:36:38,431 --> 00:36:39,724
As you wish.
417
00:36:40,308 --> 00:36:41,768
I am grateful, Your Majesty.
418
00:36:42,393 --> 00:36:43,645
Your Majesty.
419
00:36:43,728 --> 00:36:45,897
The Principal Director
requests an audience.
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00:36:45,980 --> 00:36:47,190
What shall I do?
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00:36:49,776 --> 00:36:50,777
Let him in.
422
00:37:17,136 --> 00:37:19,764
You must have heard about
what happened to the gidaeryeong.
423
00:37:21,099 --> 00:37:22,809
What took you so long to seek an audience?
424
00:37:24,310 --> 00:37:25,436
I merely seek
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00:37:26,229 --> 00:37:28,356
to report what was discussed
by the Border Defense Council
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00:37:28,439 --> 00:37:31,567
and to ask for your opinion on the matter.
427
00:37:32,068 --> 00:37:33,194
However,
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00:37:34,362 --> 00:37:37,115
I shall speak of the gidaeryeong's matter
as you have mentioned it.
429
00:37:38,324 --> 00:37:39,409
If I may be candid,
430
00:37:40,159 --> 00:37:42,036
a part of me was hopeful.
431
00:37:42,620 --> 00:37:44,998
As you have broken our promise,
432
00:37:45,081 --> 00:37:48,167
I hoped that you would
adhere to my wishes this time.
433
00:37:48,710 --> 00:37:49,711
However,
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00:37:50,378 --> 00:37:52,880
you punished the gidaeryeong
by ordering him to stay confined.
435
00:37:53,381 --> 00:37:56,676
I did not expect you
to jump ahead and punish him
436
00:37:57,176 --> 00:37:58,428
before I could speak with you.
437
00:37:58,511 --> 00:38:01,305
I could not sit back and watch
438
00:38:01,389 --> 00:38:03,307
when your next move was so obvious.
439
00:38:05,560 --> 00:38:07,311
I warned you
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00:38:08,229 --> 00:38:09,981
when Prince Deokseong died, did I not?
441
00:38:13,359 --> 00:38:15,278
That I would not hold back
should it happen again.
442
00:38:18,406 --> 00:38:20,283
Have you forgotten already?
443
00:38:32,962 --> 00:38:35,590
As the envoy escort
who will receive the Qing's envoy,
444
00:38:36,174 --> 00:38:38,509
we seek to send
Yoo Hyun-bo, the Third Minister of Rites.
445
00:38:38,593 --> 00:38:39,927
Please give us your approval.
446
00:38:49,062 --> 00:38:51,773
He is not an appropriate candidate
as the envoy escort.
447
00:38:53,733 --> 00:38:56,569
You are well aware of
the kind of man Jung Je-pyo is.
448
00:38:57,278 --> 00:39:01,032
There is no one better than Yoo Hyun-bo
to handle a man like him.
449
00:39:01,115 --> 00:39:04,452
Since when was Yoo Hyun-bo
such a capable man?
450
00:39:05,536 --> 00:39:08,873
The Qing's envoy is visiting many areas
under the pretense of sightseeing,
451
00:39:08,956 --> 00:39:10,792
looking for any opportunity to fault us.
452
00:39:10,875 --> 00:39:13,461
It would be best to have them
at the capital as soon as possible
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00:39:13,544 --> 00:39:15,922
to receive the Emperor's letter
and send them back.
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00:39:20,802 --> 00:39:21,844
Your argument
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00:39:22,970 --> 00:39:24,472
has merit.
456
00:39:26,432 --> 00:39:27,850
You have three days.
457
00:39:32,230 --> 00:39:34,565
You may appoint Yoo Hyun-bo
as the envoy escort.
458
00:39:35,149 --> 00:39:39,237
However, if the Qing's envoy
does not reach the capital in three days,
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00:39:39,862 --> 00:39:41,322
both Yoo Hyun-bo
460
00:39:41,405 --> 00:39:44,700
and you, who recommended him,
shall be held responsible.
461
00:39:47,203 --> 00:39:49,497
I also have a condition.
462
00:39:50,873 --> 00:39:53,126
If the Qing's envoy
arrives in the said period,
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00:39:53,918 --> 00:39:56,212
please dismiss Gidaeryeong Kang Mong-woo
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00:39:56,921 --> 00:39:58,881
and exile him from the capital.
465
00:40:06,055 --> 00:40:07,598
Would you accept the terms?
466
00:40:25,283 --> 00:40:27,285
I will pour my heart and soul
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00:40:27,368 --> 00:40:29,620
not to betray your trust in me, my lord.
468
00:40:29,704 --> 00:40:33,082
You must confirm one matter
when you meet Jung Je-pyo.
469
00:40:34,083 --> 00:40:35,293
Please speak.
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00:40:35,877 --> 00:40:39,422
See if there are other letters
other than the Emperor's letter.
471
00:40:41,215 --> 00:40:42,633
By "other letters,"
472
00:40:42,717 --> 00:40:46,095
whose letter might you be referring to?
473
00:40:47,221 --> 00:40:48,306
Prince Rui's.
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00:40:51,100 --> 00:40:54,520
Confirm if Jung Je-pyo
has brought Prince Rui's letter first
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00:40:55,146 --> 00:40:57,231
before compensating him with the riches.
476
00:40:57,315 --> 00:40:58,316
Do you understand?
477
00:40:59,317 --> 00:41:00,318
Yes, my lord.
478
00:41:05,698 --> 00:41:07,116
Move aside!
479
00:41:23,758 --> 00:41:26,510
The Principal Director
must have lost all sense of propriety.
480
00:41:26,594 --> 00:41:29,096
How dare he demand
such an absurd condition to His Majesty?
481
00:41:29,180 --> 00:41:32,892
Yoo Hyun-bo would never be able to
escort the envoy here in three days.
482
00:41:33,935 --> 00:41:36,145
I hope His Majesty
takes this chance to reform
483
00:41:36,229 --> 00:41:37,897
the corrupt Border Defense Council.
484
00:41:38,481 --> 00:41:40,316
Park Jong-hwan is His Majesty's uncle
485
00:41:40,399 --> 00:41:42,151
and the Queen Dowager's
only family member.
486
00:41:43,527 --> 00:41:44,987
I feel heavy at heart
487
00:41:45,571 --> 00:41:48,824
that I seem to have gotten you
on his bad side needlessly.
488
00:41:48,908 --> 00:41:53,871
I only deferred to him until now
for your sake, Your Majesty.
489
00:41:54,372 --> 00:41:57,458
And how did he treat the both of us?
490
00:41:57,541 --> 00:41:59,627
The Principal Director
must come to understand
491
00:41:59,710 --> 00:42:03,047
that even he cannot
have his way in all matters.
492
00:42:08,511 --> 00:42:09,595
Your Majesty.
493
00:42:09,679 --> 00:42:12,306
Grand Prince Munseong
is here to greet you.
494
00:42:12,390 --> 00:42:13,266
Let him in.
495
00:42:18,896 --> 00:42:20,189
Welcome, Grand Prince.
496
00:42:34,412 --> 00:42:36,163
It has been a while, Great Lord.
497
00:42:37,081 --> 00:42:38,082
Your Highness.
498
00:42:38,582 --> 00:42:41,085
It has indeed been a while
since the gisinje.
499
00:42:42,336 --> 00:42:46,132
Had I known the Great Lord was here,
I would have visited you later.
500
00:42:46,215 --> 00:42:47,300
There is no need.
501
00:42:47,383 --> 00:42:50,011
The Great Lord was on his way out.
502
00:42:51,721 --> 00:42:52,722
Is that not right?
503
00:42:52,805 --> 00:42:53,806
Pardon?
504
00:42:54,932 --> 00:42:56,017
Yes.
505
00:42:56,100 --> 00:42:58,060
Please excuse me, Your Majesty.
506
00:42:58,144 --> 00:43:00,062
Bring in the refreshments.
507
00:43:01,439 --> 00:43:02,356
Your Majesty.
508
00:43:02,440 --> 00:43:05,860
Would you like to take a walk
in the Royal Garden afterward?
509
00:43:06,944 --> 00:43:09,071
The sky today
is exceptionally clear and blue.
510
00:43:10,072 --> 00:43:11,324
Is that so?
511
00:43:11,407 --> 00:43:12,575
Then we must go.
512
00:43:13,659 --> 00:43:14,994
Please invite Princess Jangryeong as well.
513
00:43:15,703 --> 00:43:16,829
Yes, Your Majesty.
514
00:43:30,551 --> 00:43:31,552
Sixth Royal Secretary.
515
00:43:32,803 --> 00:43:33,929
Yes, Your Majesty.
516
00:43:34,430 --> 00:43:37,016
Have you made any progress
with the peach tree?
517
00:43:38,517 --> 00:43:40,895
I acquired a compost
known to enhance soil fertility.
518
00:43:40,978 --> 00:43:42,938
I am currently observing the tree
after scattering some.
519
00:43:53,991 --> 00:43:54,992
Your Majesty.
520
00:43:59,413 --> 00:44:03,042
What is the difference between
an act with knowledge and one without it?
521
00:44:06,754 --> 00:44:10,299
Even done with knowledge,
an act is meaningless without virtue.
522
00:44:10,966 --> 00:44:13,552
Even done in ignorance,
an act will see fruition
523
00:44:13,636 --> 00:44:16,305
if it holds virtuous intent.
524
00:44:29,860 --> 00:44:32,279
Have we not heard back from Kim Je-nam?
525
00:44:33,280 --> 00:44:35,032
He seems to be uninterested
in a government post.
526
00:44:37,076 --> 00:44:40,955
Dispatch a messenger
and have my wish conveyed clearly.
527
00:44:45,417 --> 00:44:46,669
You may leave.
528
00:45:05,187 --> 00:45:06,772
I will head to Yeongchwijeong.
529
00:45:06,856 --> 00:45:07,857
Summon the…
530
00:45:12,319 --> 00:45:13,737
Shall I summon the gidaeryeong?
531
00:45:15,781 --> 00:45:16,949
I have misspoken.
532
00:45:17,032 --> 00:45:18,117
There is no need.
533
00:45:22,288 --> 00:45:24,665
Has there been any progress
on finding what was lost?
534
00:45:28,961 --> 00:45:30,796
We have combed through the capital,
535
00:45:31,380 --> 00:45:34,216
but we have not found anyone
who knows of or holds the item.
536
00:45:35,217 --> 00:45:37,553
They will be sending word again soon.
537
00:45:37,636 --> 00:45:40,306
I shall discuss it with them then
and find another way.
538
00:45:40,389 --> 00:45:43,934
You must find it at all costs.
539
00:45:44,018 --> 00:45:46,061
- Do you understand?
- Yes, Your Majesty.
540
00:45:59,700 --> 00:46:01,410
It has been a while, my lord.
541
00:46:02,411 --> 00:46:03,746
Do you recognize me?
542
00:46:06,457 --> 00:46:08,000
Has the gidaeryeong sent you?
543
00:46:09,210 --> 00:46:10,252
Yes, my lord.
544
00:46:10,753 --> 00:46:12,463
You have been called to an urgent meeting.
545
00:46:14,757 --> 00:46:15,883
Lead the way.
546
00:46:16,842 --> 00:46:17,927
I will follow you.
547
00:46:38,614 --> 00:46:40,741
Have you decided to live as Kang Hee-soo?
548
00:46:42,785 --> 00:46:45,454
I only dressed like this as a disguise.
549
00:46:46,205 --> 00:46:48,040
I would be asking for trouble
550
00:46:48,123 --> 00:46:50,167
to meet you while receiving my punishment
551
00:46:50,834 --> 00:46:52,628
as Gidaeryeong Kang Mong-woo.
552
00:46:54,505 --> 00:46:56,966
The King's refusal to consummate
and his order for your punishment
553
00:46:57,049 --> 00:46:58,509
has the entire court in turmoil.
554
00:46:59,218 --> 00:47:01,553
As they cannot fathom
the reason behind his actions,
555
00:47:01,637 --> 00:47:03,347
they must be confused and frightened.
556
00:47:04,765 --> 00:47:06,267
And you are not?
557
00:47:07,643 --> 00:47:09,311
I, too, was afraid at first.
558
00:47:09,395 --> 00:47:10,437
However,
559
00:47:10,521 --> 00:47:14,066
the King's bet over you
with Principal Director Park Jong-hwan
560
00:47:14,149 --> 00:47:15,276
changed my mind.
561
00:47:16,735 --> 00:47:17,736
The King
562
00:47:18,279 --> 00:47:21,657
seems to have placed you in confinement
to protect you.
563
00:47:24,243 --> 00:47:25,536
What I do not understand
564
00:47:25,619 --> 00:47:28,163
is the fact that he proposed
the three-day period first.
565
00:47:28,956 --> 00:47:31,375
Yoo Hyun-bo will do his best
to make that happen.
566
00:47:32,626 --> 00:47:35,462
Why did the King propose
a condition unfavorable to himself?
567
00:47:38,966 --> 00:47:40,759
The King has set up a trap
568
00:47:41,343 --> 00:47:42,928
that the Principal Director cannot avoid.
569
00:47:44,179 --> 00:47:45,347
A trap?
570
00:47:45,431 --> 00:47:47,558
What could he have up his sleeve
to set up one?
571
00:47:48,767 --> 00:47:49,768
That much
572
00:47:50,561 --> 00:47:51,937
is unknown to me.
573
00:47:54,106 --> 00:47:57,568
I suggest we pretend
that our conversations did not take place.
574
00:47:57,651 --> 00:48:01,238
My priority is the well-being
of Their Highnesses.
575
00:48:01,322 --> 00:48:02,489
I came by to tell you that.
576
00:48:03,907 --> 00:48:05,868
I understand your wishes, Lord Kim.
577
00:48:05,951 --> 00:48:06,785
However,
578
00:48:07,786 --> 00:48:09,913
I do not think we can pretend
they did not take place…
579
00:48:13,000 --> 00:48:14,877
with the Qing's envoy on their way.
580
00:48:16,128 --> 00:48:17,171
What do you mean?
581
00:48:17,713 --> 00:48:19,840
What does the Qing's envoy
have to do with us?
582
00:48:20,341 --> 00:48:21,925
If my assumption is correct,
583
00:48:23,010 --> 00:48:27,014
a difficult ordeal
will be upon Their Highnesses.
584
00:48:44,656 --> 00:48:46,283
I have returned, my lady.
585
00:48:50,954 --> 00:48:52,581
I have heard about the confinement.
586
00:48:53,082 --> 00:48:55,918
I should have waited
around the courtesan house
587
00:48:56,001 --> 00:48:58,587
and brought you home, my lady.
588
00:48:59,421 --> 00:49:00,839
It is in the past.
589
00:49:01,590 --> 00:49:02,591
Tell me.
590
00:49:02,674 --> 00:49:05,052
How is Master Choam doing?
591
00:49:06,136 --> 00:49:08,013
He is doing well.
592
00:49:08,097 --> 00:49:11,767
A court official was dispatched again
to convince him to take up a post.
593
00:49:12,768 --> 00:49:14,603
He said he did not give them an answer.
594
00:49:16,021 --> 00:49:20,359
Did you tell him not to refuse,
but to accept the offer next time?
595
00:49:20,442 --> 00:49:22,152
He promised that he would.
596
00:49:23,946 --> 00:49:24,947
However,
597
00:49:25,030 --> 00:49:27,366
if Yoo Hyun-bo returns in three days
598
00:49:27,449 --> 00:49:29,576
and the King does not summon you again,
599
00:49:29,660 --> 00:49:31,328
what will you do?
600
00:49:33,789 --> 00:49:37,418
Even with Kim Myung-ha's support
and Master Choam's return to the court,
601
00:49:38,502 --> 00:49:40,295
what could possibly change?
602
00:49:41,755 --> 00:49:43,424
What are you trying to say?
603
00:49:43,507 --> 00:49:45,884
If your plan goes to shambles,
604
00:49:47,052 --> 00:49:48,804
I will take the initiative
605
00:49:49,805 --> 00:49:51,265
just as you promised me before.
606
00:49:55,102 --> 00:49:56,728
Nothing is set in stone.
607
00:49:56,812 --> 00:49:59,022
Even if I am dismissed,
608
00:50:00,899 --> 00:50:02,234
I will not give up.
609
00:50:06,822 --> 00:50:09,491
I truly wish that things turn out
the way you have planned.
610
00:50:43,609 --> 00:50:45,777
Your Majesty,
the Chief Royal Secretary is here.
611
00:50:51,241 --> 00:50:52,284
Your Majesty.
612
00:50:53,118 --> 00:50:56,038
The Qing's chief envoy, Podan,
has arrived at Mohwa Guesthouse.
613
00:51:20,145 --> 00:51:21,271
Your Majesty.
614
00:51:21,355 --> 00:51:24,483
Please prepare to head out
to receive the Emperor's letter.
615
00:51:25,317 --> 00:51:28,570
I do not think I will be able to go
as I am suddenly feeling ill.
616
00:51:28,654 --> 00:51:32,699
Please go and receive the Emperor's letter
on my behalf, Uncle.
617
00:51:32,783 --> 00:51:35,452
To my eye, you seem very hearty.
618
00:51:36,036 --> 00:51:39,289
I am afraid that the envoy
might be enraged if I go in your stead.
619
00:51:40,582 --> 00:51:42,251
If we hold a welcoming feast tonight
620
00:51:42,334 --> 00:51:44,545
and relieve the exhaustion of the envoys,
621
00:51:45,712 --> 00:51:47,214
there will not be a problem.
622
00:51:47,798 --> 00:51:49,007
Your Majesty.
623
00:51:49,591 --> 00:51:52,844
The three days we have promised
have not yet passed.
624
00:51:54,429 --> 00:51:57,891
I hope you have not forgotten
the promise you made…
625
00:52:00,102 --> 00:52:01,645
to dismiss and expel the gidaeryeong.
626
00:52:05,399 --> 00:52:06,858
I have not.
627
00:52:07,442 --> 00:52:10,737
Then I shall abide by your royal command.
628
00:52:29,881 --> 00:52:32,843
We shall go to the Mohwa Guesthouse
to receive the envoy.
629
00:52:32,926 --> 00:52:34,011
Get ready.
630
00:52:34,094 --> 00:52:35,095
- Yes, Lord Park.
- Yes, Lord Park.
631
00:52:42,477 --> 00:52:44,187
My lord, have you summoned me?
632
00:52:44,271 --> 00:52:46,815
Immediately arrest
Gidaeryeong Kang Mong-woo
633
00:52:46,898 --> 00:52:48,442
and bring him to the State Tribunal.
634
00:52:49,151 --> 00:52:50,277
Yes, my lord.
635
00:52:52,154 --> 00:52:53,280
Lord Park.
636
00:52:53,363 --> 00:52:56,283
He is the Fourth Investigator
of the State Tribunal.
637
00:52:56,867 --> 00:52:58,785
It is not like Kang Mong-woo
committed high treason.
638
00:53:03,165 --> 00:53:05,834
The crime of disturbing the king's heart,
defiling the order of the court,
639
00:53:06,793 --> 00:53:09,004
and weakening the people's hearts.
640
00:53:09,588 --> 00:53:10,547
Tell me.
641
00:53:11,131 --> 00:53:12,924
What are these crimes, if not treason?
642
00:53:23,602 --> 00:53:26,938
The Principal Director is determined
to kill the gidaeryeong.
643
00:53:32,361 --> 00:53:33,904
There is trouble, Myung-ha.
644
00:53:34,488 --> 00:53:37,824
The Principal Director gave the order
to arrest Kang Mong-woo for high treason.
645
00:53:46,056 --> 00:53:47,891
I must meet His Majesty immediately.
646
00:53:47,975 --> 00:53:49,101
Please request an audience.
647
00:53:49,768 --> 00:53:51,937
I have already told you that you cannot.
648
00:53:52,020 --> 00:53:53,355
Please return.
649
00:53:54,731 --> 00:53:55,816
Eunuch Kim.
650
00:53:56,942 --> 00:53:58,569
How dare a royal secretary
651
00:53:58,652 --> 00:54:00,779
behave so crudely
before His Majesty's quarters?
652
00:54:03,282 --> 00:54:06,368
I apologize, but there is
an urgent matter I must inform him.
653
00:54:06,869 --> 00:54:09,162
It is an important matter
that His Majesty must know about.
654
00:54:09,246 --> 00:54:11,248
Is that matter
more important than the Qing's envoy?
655
00:54:13,000 --> 00:54:16,128
Your important duty
is to prepare to receive the envoy.
656
00:54:16,211 --> 00:54:18,171
Return to your post and get back to work.
657
00:54:19,047 --> 00:54:20,173
Immediately!
658
00:54:29,141 --> 00:54:32,686
Where are you going, my lady?
659
00:54:32,769 --> 00:54:35,063
After being stuck here
for the last few days,
660
00:54:35,147 --> 00:54:36,523
I feel suffocated.
661
00:54:37,065 --> 00:54:38,400
I will go get some air.
662
00:54:38,984 --> 00:54:41,486
Getting air, my foot.
You should be running away.
663
00:54:41,570 --> 00:54:44,072
The Qing's envoy has arrived.
664
00:54:46,116 --> 00:54:47,659
And where do you say we run to?
665
00:54:48,744 --> 00:54:50,370
Are you sure we will not be caught?
666
00:54:50,996 --> 00:54:52,122
Well…
667
00:54:52,205 --> 00:54:54,041
It is better than waiting for the noose.
668
00:54:56,168 --> 00:54:57,294
I will be back shortly.
669
00:54:58,879 --> 00:54:59,922
My lady.
670
00:55:00,547 --> 00:55:01,798
My lady.
671
00:55:19,608 --> 00:55:20,817
Gidaeryeong Kang Mong-woo?
672
00:55:21,485 --> 00:55:22,736
That is me.
673
00:55:23,403 --> 00:55:26,114
Arrest his man immediately.
674
00:55:26,198 --> 00:55:27,032
- Yes, my lord!
- Yes, my lord!
675
00:55:31,995 --> 00:55:32,829
My lord!
676
00:55:32,913 --> 00:55:34,456
- Back off!
- Goodness.
677
00:55:34,539 --> 00:55:35,540
Jageunnyeon.
678
00:55:37,459 --> 00:55:39,920
These officers
are harming innocent people!
679
00:55:51,181 --> 00:55:53,016
I shall follow you obediently.
680
00:55:53,100 --> 00:55:55,018
Please refrain from needless violence.
681
00:55:56,436 --> 00:55:57,521
Why are you standing about?
682
00:55:57,604 --> 00:55:59,439
Arrest the criminal this instant.
683
00:55:59,523 --> 00:56:00,440
- Yes, my lord!
- Yes, my lord!
684
00:57:40,040 --> 00:57:43,085
I commend you for your efforts
in making such a long journey.
685
00:57:43,960 --> 00:57:46,838
I was concerned
as I heard that you had fallen ill.
686
00:57:46,922 --> 00:57:50,425
It is of much relief that you seem
to be feeling much better now.
687
00:57:51,009 --> 00:57:54,012
It appears my concern for your ill health
was unnecessary.
688
00:57:55,889 --> 00:57:59,267
As I felt bad for not being able
to receive the Emperor's letter myself,
689
00:57:59,351 --> 00:58:00,310
I tried my best
690
00:58:00,977 --> 00:58:03,271
to attend this feast at the least.
691
00:58:03,897 --> 00:58:05,690
He has brought himself
to receive the letter.
692
00:58:05,774 --> 00:58:07,609
I do speak Joseon's language.
693
00:58:08,860 --> 00:58:11,196
Do not try to deceive me
and interpret properly.
694
00:58:12,280 --> 00:58:13,657
I apologize. Please forgive me.
695
00:58:14,449 --> 00:58:16,243
I hope the feast is to your liking.
696
00:58:18,203 --> 00:58:21,206
I am rather disappointed.
697
00:58:22,207 --> 00:58:24,126
I expected to see something better.
698
00:58:25,710 --> 00:58:27,295
Something better?
699
00:58:29,256 --> 00:58:31,925
Please tell me what you mean by it.
I shall have it brought here.
700
00:58:32,008 --> 00:58:34,803
I heard of the gidaeryeong on my way here.
701
00:58:34,886 --> 00:58:35,846
Word has it
702
00:58:36,346 --> 00:58:38,348
that he is quite
an excellent baduk player.
703
00:58:41,017 --> 00:58:42,394
Is that so?
704
00:58:43,395 --> 00:58:48,150
Did you perchance forget
that I like baduk?
705
00:58:49,943 --> 00:58:51,820
How shall I forget?
706
00:58:53,196 --> 00:58:54,823
Our close friendship was formed
707
00:58:54,906 --> 00:58:58,452
thanks to baduk games
all those years ago in Shenyang.
708
00:59:00,454 --> 00:59:02,038
Right. That is true.
709
00:59:03,331 --> 00:59:05,250
Where is the gidaeryeong?
710
00:59:05,959 --> 00:59:07,043
Who is it…
711
00:59:08,503 --> 00:59:09,588
among them?
712
00:59:09,671 --> 00:59:12,299
The recent development
must not have reached you, Chief Envoy.
713
00:59:12,883 --> 00:59:16,011
As the gidaeryeong was dismissed
and expelled from the capital,
714
00:59:16,094 --> 00:59:17,429
he is not present here.
715
00:59:18,180 --> 00:59:19,848
I beg for your understanding.
716
00:59:20,432 --> 00:59:24,311
His Majesty can simply summon
the gidaeryeong back, can he not?
717
00:59:26,271 --> 00:59:28,190
Am I wrong, Your Majesty?
718
00:59:28,273 --> 00:59:29,483
You are not wrong.
719
00:59:29,566 --> 00:59:31,651
I shall summon him should you wish.
720
00:59:31,735 --> 00:59:34,446
Your Majesty, that cannot happen.
721
00:59:35,238 --> 00:59:37,908
You would be breaking the promise
you have made to me.
722
00:59:37,991 --> 00:59:39,576
Is your petty promise so important
723
00:59:39,659 --> 00:59:41,870
when we have our treasured guest to serve?
724
00:59:45,832 --> 00:59:50,128
Are you attempting to humiliate me
before the Qing Emperor's envoy?
725
00:59:59,095 --> 01:00:00,347
What I do not understand
726
01:00:00,430 --> 01:00:03,016
is the fact that he proposed
the three-day period first.
727
01:00:03,600 --> 01:00:05,268
The King has set up a trap
728
01:00:05,352 --> 01:00:07,187
that the Principal Director cannot avoid.
729
01:00:07,854 --> 01:00:08,897
A trap?
730
01:00:08,980 --> 01:00:11,066
What could he have up his sleeve
to set up one?
731
01:00:11,942 --> 01:00:13,026
That much
732
01:00:13,693 --> 01:00:15,070
is unknown to me.
733
01:00:18,949 --> 01:00:20,075
He had set up a trap
734
01:00:21,201 --> 01:00:22,536
with the envoy up his sleeve.
735
01:00:25,121 --> 01:00:26,248
Principal Director.
736
01:00:27,707 --> 01:00:29,501
My apologies, Your Majesty.
737
01:00:30,252 --> 01:00:32,963
Please forgive me for my discourtesy.
738
01:00:38,093 --> 01:00:39,010
Hear my command.
739
01:00:42,472 --> 01:00:44,057
Bring the gidaeryeong here.
740
01:02:12,187 --> 01:02:13,438
He is young.
741
01:02:15,899 --> 01:02:18,401
I thought he would be around my age.
742
01:02:20,070 --> 01:02:24,532
Did you not mention
that you were a famed baduk prodigy
743
01:02:25,367 --> 01:02:27,619
from a young age as well?
744
01:02:27,702 --> 01:02:29,788
I played baduk before I walked.
745
01:02:31,581 --> 01:02:34,501
I would like to play baduk
with the gidaeryeong this instant.
746
01:02:35,835 --> 01:02:36,920
Would that be possible?
747
01:02:39,631 --> 01:02:40,632
Your Majesty.
748
01:02:41,716 --> 01:02:44,219
Would you allow me
to speak on this matter?
749
01:02:44,302 --> 01:02:45,387
You may speak.
750
01:02:46,930 --> 01:02:48,723
With all due respect to the envoy,
751
01:02:49,307 --> 01:02:51,935
that man is a criminal
who was dismissed and expelled.
752
01:02:52,018 --> 01:02:55,772
Your authority will be weakened
if you allow a criminal
753
01:02:55,855 --> 01:02:58,149
to play baduk with the envoy
in front of everyone.
754
01:03:05,031 --> 01:03:05,949
Your Majesty.
755
01:03:06,032 --> 01:03:07,992
Might I propose another idea?
756
01:03:08,952 --> 01:03:09,869
The gidaeryeong…
757
01:03:09,953 --> 01:03:12,247
No, the criminal and I
758
01:03:12,330 --> 01:03:14,082
will play a baduk with a bet.
759
01:03:14,749 --> 01:03:16,042
If I win,
760
01:03:16,126 --> 01:03:18,253
I shall decide his fate however I see fit.
761
01:03:18,837 --> 01:03:19,838
If I lose,
762
01:03:20,380 --> 01:03:23,007
the Principal Director
shall decide his fate.
763
01:03:26,136 --> 01:03:27,512
How does that sound?
764
01:03:31,808 --> 01:03:34,686
As you insist on playing with him,
765
01:03:35,353 --> 01:03:37,856
I will not go against you
on this matter any further.
766
01:03:42,610 --> 01:03:43,570
Your Majesty.
767
01:03:46,614 --> 01:03:47,615
Mong-woo.
768
01:03:48,491 --> 01:03:50,493
What do you say?
769
01:03:57,917 --> 01:04:00,628
I would not refuse such a great honor
770
01:04:01,504 --> 01:04:03,506
to play against the Emperor's subject.
771
01:04:07,385 --> 01:04:08,344
All right.
772
01:04:09,596 --> 01:04:10,889
Shall we begin?
773
01:04:17,854 --> 01:04:20,607
Bring a baduk table and the stones.
774
01:06:03,001 --> 01:06:05,962
CAPTIVATING THE KING
775
01:06:06,045 --> 01:06:07,839
You are my gidaeryeong.
776
01:06:07,922 --> 01:06:10,383
You must come running
whenever I summon you.
777
01:06:10,466 --> 01:06:11,509
I have missed you.
778
01:06:11,593 --> 01:06:14,679
How can you get revenge when you love him?
779
01:06:14,762 --> 01:06:18,516
The King is my one and only family
before he is my lord.
780
01:06:18,600 --> 01:06:20,685
We are bound by the heavens.
781
01:06:21,352 --> 01:06:22,562
I implore you, Your Majesty.
782
01:06:23,146 --> 01:06:25,231
Please do not command me
to marry Prince Rui.
783
01:06:25,315 --> 01:06:27,066
I desired power.
784
01:06:27,150 --> 01:06:30,737
I thought it was the only way
to protect those that I wished to protect.
785
01:06:30,820 --> 01:06:32,488
Through this marriage,
786
01:06:32,572 --> 01:06:34,908
I seek to plant a spy
in Prince Rui's inner circle.
787
01:06:34,991 --> 01:06:36,451
Are you suggesting a substitution?
788
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