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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 11
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Now that it has come to this,
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we must inform the King
before the Principal Director does.
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That is the only way
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to prevent the Grand Prince
from being suspected by the King.
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I understand.
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I will confess everything to the King.
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If you tell him a lie
to hide your treacherous heart,
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he will only grow more suspicious.
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Leave it up to me.
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Please look after
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the Grand Prince for now.
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Are you saying
you will take all the blame?
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Just how much are you planning
to disgrace me?
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If you cannot bear this much,
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you might as well give up the plan
to ascend the Grand Prince.
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The King
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will have you executed.
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One must sacrifice something
to protect another.
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If my life can salvage our plan,
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we should consider ourselves lucky.
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Lord Park.
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Are you entering the palace
at this late hour?
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I have come to report
an urgent matter to His Majesty.
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It seems I have underestimated you,
Sixth Royal Secretary.
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What do you mean?
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Princess Jangryeong.
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How will you handle
the consequences of such an act?
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What is the matter?
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Why are you hesitating?
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Is it regarding your identity?
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No, Your Majesty.
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It is not about me,
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but Her Highness.
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Her Highness?
Do you mean Princess Jangryeong?
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The one who is on her way
to the Qing to marry Prince Rui
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is not Princess Jangryeong.
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It is one of the court maids
who serve Her Highness.
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Seeing as you are aware of this,
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are you the person
who orchestrated her substitution?
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Yes, Your Majesty.
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Who ordered you to do this?
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I did not do it on anyone's orders.
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I did it on my own will.
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My decision
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to have the Princess wed Prince Rui
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was to maintain the repatriation system
for the war captives
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and prevent another war.
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Why did you substitute the Princess
despite knowing this?
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It was for that very reason
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that I thought I had to help Her Highness,
even if no one else would.
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Her pain and loneliness
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from having her plea denied
and failing to protect her loved one
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is something I understand
better than anyone.
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How did the Principal Director find out?
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A court lady of the Queen Dowager
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noticed Bun-yeong's absence
and reported it to her.
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Is Bun-yeong the court maid
who replaced the Princess?
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Yes, Your Majesty.
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Who else knows about this?
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Me,
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Her Highness, and Bun-yeong,
the three of us.
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Grand Prince Munseong is unaware?
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The Princess would not have hidden
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such an important matter
from her only brother.
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Well…
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Is Kim Myung-ha aware of this?
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Speak the truth!
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Is Kim Myung-ha aware of this or not?
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I have plotted everything.
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I convinced the unwilling Grand Prince
and the Sixth Royal Secretary into it.
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The crime you have committed
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is high treason against me
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that would call for an execution.
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So why are you confessing?
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Did you think
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I could not take your life anymore?
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Did you expect me to forgive your crimes
because I am in love with you?
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Is it wrong to expect as much?
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My crime against you
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does not render my love for you false.
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Is there anything else I should know?
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Do not leave anything out and tell me.
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Your Majesty.
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It is disturbing to bring you this news.
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I must report to you
the treacherous subjects
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who dared to go against the royal command
and deceived you and the court.
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Whose and what kind of deceit
are you talking about?
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At Grand Prince Munseong's behest,
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Sixth Royal Secretary Kim Myung-ha
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substituted Princess Jangryeong
with a court maid.
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The Qing's Chief Envoy, Podan,
was enraged by the fact
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that he stopped his journey
and now stays in Gaegyeong,
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awaiting your arrival, Your Majesty.
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Substitution?
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Are you certain?
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I went to Byeokjegwan myself
and confirmed it in the afternoon.
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We must interrogate the Grand Prince
and Kim Myung-ha before daybreak
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and arrest all those
who were in league with them.
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Should you go to Gaegyeong after that,
you will be able to soothe Podan's anger.
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I will interrogate them myself.
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Heed my order, Sang-hwa.
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Yes, Your Majesty.
Please give me your command.
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Send the Special Firearms Unit
to the Grand Prince's quarters
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and prohibit servants from entering.
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And arrest Sixth Royal Secretary
Kim Myung-ha and bring him here.
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I shall carry out the royal command.
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Eunuch Kim,
summon the Chief Royal Secretary.
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Yes, Your Majesty.
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Your Majesty.
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I shall gather the Border Defense Council
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and prepare for the interrogation.
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Wait.
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Before that,
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there is something
I must confirm with you.
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Listen up.
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You will head
to Grand Prince Munseong's quarters
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and bar the servants from entering.
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-You will follow me.
-Yes, my lord.
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You should serve His Majesty
for the time being.
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Yes, Eunuch Kim.
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So it begins.
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Are you all right, Your Highness?
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-Your Highness.
-What insolence is this?
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Principal Director.
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What is all the ruckus about?
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I am here to convey
Her Royal Highness's final regard.
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She seems to have startled herself
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while attempting to avoid me
for some reason.
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It is only natural.
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Why would she welcome you?
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Yet you are forcing her to receive you,
which must be why she is avoiding you.
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I will leave after I give my regards.
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Lord Park!
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You are putting me
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in a difficult spot.
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If your impudence to Her Highness
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becomes known to Prince Rui,
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he will be infuriated.
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I understand.
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Then Vice Envoy Jung,
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please give this back
to Her Highness yourself.
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Your Highness.
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Please allow me to apologize
on his behalf.
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Please forgive him
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for his discourteous behavior.
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Thank you.
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My lord.
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What is going on?
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What is the matter, Lord Park?
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Please let me know
if this is something I should know.
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There is no issue here.
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You may return to your duty.
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Yes, Lord Park.
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My lord.
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Your words convinced me
that she was substituted.
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But that does not seem to be the case.
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She is a substitute.
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Were it not the case,
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she would not have tried so hard
to hide her face.
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However, Jung Je-pyo
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saw Her Highness's visage.
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I fell into my own trap.
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The substitution must have taken place
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before Jung Je-pyo
delivered the wedding gifts.
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What will you do now?
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I will report this to His Majesty
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and punish those who replaced
the Princess with another woman.
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But you were not able to see her face.
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Would your case stand
without any evidence?
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If I could not see her face,
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that means no one else could.
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So no one can confirm it
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even if you insist
that a substitution took its place.
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I am only reporting
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to plant a seed of suspicion
in His Majesty's mind.
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Once it takes its roots, it will grow
by absorbing the blood of others.
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When the interrogation begins,
they will die whether they confess or not.
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From Grand Prince Munseong,
Kim Myung-ha, to Kang Mong-woo.
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Even if I interrogate
and execute all the nuisances,
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no one would dare try to prove me wrong.
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Is there anything else I should know?
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Do not leave anything out and tell me.
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Jung Je-pyo was granted an audience
with Her Highness by the Queen Dowager.
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Bun-yeong had replaced her then.
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Jung Je-pyo will not suspect Bun-yeong.
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She understands
what is at stake in this matter.
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She would not have shown her face
to the Principal Director.
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As such,
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if the Principal Director
reports that he saw Bun-yeong himself,
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he is deceiving you.
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Principal Director.
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Yes, Your Majesty.
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I am curious.
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You said that you confirmed it yourself
at Byeokjegwan earlier today.
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Does this mean
that you have seen the Princess,
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I mean,
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the court maid…
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yourself?
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I…
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have not seen her face myself.
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Jung Je-pyo found out
that she was not the Princess
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and informed Podan.
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How could he confirm that it was not her?
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He has never even seen
the Princess's shadow.
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Principal Director.
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I apologize,
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but I do not know
how Jung Je-pyo found out.
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I have never heard you say
that you do not know.
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I thought you knew the royal family
and the court's matter inside out.
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Your Majesty.
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How can I know everything?
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Then I should summon someone who does.
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Is anyone outside?
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Did you call for me, Your Majesty?
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Summon Gidaeryeong Kang Mong-woo.
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Yes, Your Majesty.
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Tell me what you have seen and heard
about Jung Je-pyo.
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While you were away from the palace
for your hunting trip,
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I witnessed Vice Envoy Jung Je-pyo
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enter Her Highness's quarters.
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I later learned that he received
Her Royal Highness's approval
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to greet Her Highness
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and present her
with the bridal attire from Prince Rui.
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Were you not aware, Principal Director?
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I beg your pardon
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for my negligence.
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Thanks to Gidaeryeong Kang's testimony,
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it is now certain that Jung Je-pyo
knows of the Princess's visage,
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thus assuaging your suspicion.
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Gidaeryeong Kang.
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I am truly grateful.
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Your Majesty, please excuse…
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Stop right there.
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If Jung Je-pyo had realized
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that the Princess was replaced
before Podan did,
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he would not have informed Podan.
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It would have been his prime opportunity
to impress Prince Rui, whom he serves.
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Why would he inform Podan,
a man who serves the Emperor?
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Do you not agree?
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Your Majesty, forgive me for saying this,
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but how shall I know
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what Jung Je-pyo is thinking?
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I have no choice then.
I will summon him and ask him myself.
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Are you outside, Sang-hwa?
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Your Majesty, did you call for me?
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Head for Gaegyeong immediately
and bring Jung Je-pyo here.
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If he refuses to come with you,
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convey my message to Podan with respect.
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Then…
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he will send Jung Je-pyo to me.
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Yes, Your Majesty.
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Your Majesty.
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Please wait.
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I shall
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answer the question you have asked me.
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Please order the others to leave.
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You may leave.
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00:18:51,127 --> 00:18:54,255
As you have trusted me
and confessed everything,
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I shall trust you in return…
264
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and not make this an issue.
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00:19:12,478 --> 00:19:13,896
Your report
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is a lie.
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00:19:16,398 --> 00:19:17,649
It is not a lie.
268
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I am certain of the Grand Prince
and Kim Myung-ha's crimes.
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If you do not believe me,
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00:19:24,865 --> 00:19:28,660
please head to Gaegyeong this instant
and confirm it yourself.
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If I head to Gaegyeong
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and cause a controversy
that the Princess is an imposter,
273
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I would be giving Prince Rui
a pretext to wage war against us.
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00:19:41,715 --> 00:19:43,884
It is a necessary sacrifice
275
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to uncover the traitors' crimes.
276
00:19:48,472 --> 00:19:50,974
Those words are utterly appalling!
277
00:19:52,851 --> 00:19:55,521
Are you saying that you do not care
if another war occurs?
278
00:19:59,149 --> 00:20:01,443
Our land will be ravaged
by the Qing cavalry
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00:20:01,527 --> 00:20:04,905
and our people will bleed to death,
slaughtered by their swords and spears.
280
00:20:04,988 --> 00:20:06,365
Are you saying that is acceptable?
281
00:20:08,742 --> 00:20:10,494
Of course not, Your Majesty.
282
00:20:11,620 --> 00:20:14,665
However, my priority
is to maintain your reign
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and punish all traitors.
284
00:20:17,960 --> 00:20:19,670
Let me make this clear.
285
00:20:19,753 --> 00:20:20,838
The Princess…
286
00:20:23,924 --> 00:20:25,008
was not substituted.
287
00:20:27,177 --> 00:20:29,429
I will consider your report unheard.
288
00:20:30,472 --> 00:20:31,557
So do not…
289
00:20:33,350 --> 00:20:35,978
mention this matter ever again.
290
00:20:37,646 --> 00:20:39,314
Even if you silence me,
291
00:20:39,398 --> 00:20:41,567
Prince Rui's ears are open.
292
00:20:41,650 --> 00:20:45,112
If he learns of this incident,
293
00:20:46,572 --> 00:20:49,867
I will assume that you have sent a spy
to Qing to inform him
294
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and have you punished for high treason.
295
00:20:59,334 --> 00:21:00,544
You may leave.
296
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Sixth Royal Secretary.
297
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His Majesty summons you.
298
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Confess your crimes.
299
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Your Majesty.
300
00:22:29,967 --> 00:22:33,762
I am deeply grateful
to be given a chance to confess my crimes.
301
00:22:34,471 --> 00:22:36,181
Captivated by my personal emotions,
302
00:22:36,682 --> 00:22:39,476
I led the Grand Prince and the Princess
down the wrong road,
303
00:22:40,102 --> 00:22:41,520
went against the royal command,
304
00:22:42,020 --> 00:22:44,648
and disturbed the peace
between Joseon and the Qing.
305
00:22:45,565 --> 00:22:46,858
I have also
306
00:22:47,442 --> 00:22:49,736
endangered Your Majesty,
the court, and the people.
307
00:22:50,904 --> 00:22:51,905
Furthermore,
308
00:22:53,657 --> 00:22:56,159
I forsook your generosity
in forgiving my past crimes
309
00:22:56,785 --> 00:22:59,371
and giving me a post at the court again.
310
00:23:01,206 --> 00:23:04,084
My crimes are so great
that I dare not ask for your forgiveness.
311
00:23:04,167 --> 00:23:05,669
You failed to mention a crime.
312
00:23:11,258 --> 00:23:12,718
Despite committing those crimes,
313
00:23:12,801 --> 00:23:15,262
you hid behind Gidaeryeong Kang Mong-woo.
314
00:23:21,268 --> 00:23:22,269
I will not deny…
315
00:23:23,520 --> 00:23:25,522
my crimes.
316
00:23:25,605 --> 00:23:27,149
I will suffer whatever punishment,
317
00:23:27,816 --> 00:23:28,942
Your Majesty.
318
00:23:29,026 --> 00:23:31,570
You deserve to be executed
a thousand times over…
319
00:23:34,823 --> 00:23:39,036
assuming that the report
of Princess's substitution is true.
320
00:23:47,419 --> 00:23:48,712
As for me,
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00:23:49,504 --> 00:23:51,673
I have sent the Princess to Prince Rui,
322
00:23:52,841 --> 00:23:56,136
and the peace between Joseon
and Qing is undisturbed.
323
00:23:56,219 --> 00:23:57,596
So I shall not
324
00:23:58,972 --> 00:24:00,265
hold you accountable for it.
325
00:24:04,644 --> 00:24:05,687
Forgive my asking,
326
00:24:06,646 --> 00:24:07,898
but may I assume
327
00:24:08,982 --> 00:24:10,442
that this is your promise
328
00:24:10,942 --> 00:24:13,278
that no harm will come to the Grand Prince
329
00:24:15,113 --> 00:24:17,032
on account of my crimes?
330
00:24:17,115 --> 00:24:18,408
There is no need for a promise.
331
00:24:18,492 --> 00:24:19,534
If you are…
332
00:24:22,537 --> 00:24:24,831
truly concerned about the Grand Prince,
333
00:24:26,458 --> 00:24:28,835
see to it that such an event
never repeats itself.
334
00:24:28,919 --> 00:24:30,045
Do you understand?
335
00:24:38,053 --> 00:24:41,056
I am grateful for your generosity,
Your Majesty.
336
00:25:04,496 --> 00:25:06,164
What is going on at this late hour?
337
00:25:10,127 --> 00:25:12,921
Chief Royal Secretary,
His Majesty calls for you.
338
00:25:27,102 --> 00:25:28,645
Gidaeryeong Kang has gone home.
339
00:25:38,238 --> 00:25:40,532
I will warn you as the Captain
of the Special Firearms Unit.
340
00:25:41,199 --> 00:25:42,200
From this point on,
341
00:25:43,577 --> 00:25:46,663
it would be wise
for you to mind your actions.
342
00:26:05,974 --> 00:26:07,309
I will entrust you with the task.
343
00:26:09,519 --> 00:26:11,813
I shall carry out your order
with utmost sincerity.
344
00:26:29,164 --> 00:26:31,583
Make sure that the word
regarding tonight's event
345
00:26:31,666 --> 00:26:33,501
does not spread anywhere.
346
00:26:33,585 --> 00:26:37,130
I will do my best,
so you will not be worried.
347
00:26:59,027 --> 00:27:01,071
What you saw and heard
in the hall of governance tonight
348
00:27:01,821 --> 00:27:03,823
shall not be shared with anyone.
349
00:27:04,950 --> 00:27:07,452
If you get caught doing so,
your life will be forfeit.
350
00:27:09,037 --> 00:27:10,163
Do not worry.
351
00:27:10,664 --> 00:27:12,958
I will make sure that the palace eunuchs,
adjunct overseers,
352
00:27:13,041 --> 00:27:15,585
and servants of the court
do not speak of this.
353
00:27:17,045 --> 00:27:20,257
What I am worried about
is your life, Eunuch Kim.
354
00:27:28,390 --> 00:27:31,309
Did you think I was unaware of your
correspondence with the Queen Dowager?
355
00:27:34,479 --> 00:27:35,689
Mark my words.
356
00:27:37,232 --> 00:27:38,275
Do you understand?
357
00:27:41,569 --> 00:27:42,570
I understand.
358
00:27:56,835 --> 00:27:57,919
What happened?
359
00:27:58,753 --> 00:28:00,130
The Principal Director has returned home
360
00:28:00,213 --> 00:28:02,299
and His Majesty is still
at the hall of governance.
361
00:28:02,382 --> 00:28:03,300
What about Eunuch Kim?
362
00:28:04,467 --> 00:28:06,094
He only said
it was no different than usual
363
00:28:06,177 --> 00:28:07,971
and that there was nothing to report.
364
00:28:11,933 --> 00:28:14,644
Was the Principal Director's concern
a misunderstanding?
365
00:28:17,480 --> 00:28:19,649
What on earth is going on?
366
00:28:23,278 --> 00:28:24,904
Summon Senior Court Lady Dong.
367
00:28:24,988 --> 00:28:26,239
Yes, Your Royal Highness.
368
00:28:29,034 --> 00:28:32,746
Inform her
that I will not answer her summons.
369
00:28:33,830 --> 00:28:35,915
You must have lost your mind.
370
00:28:35,999 --> 00:28:38,084
How dare you refuse
Her Royal Highness's order?
371
00:28:44,674 --> 00:28:46,217
Mind your words.
372
00:28:47,052 --> 00:28:50,472
I am a court lady who has received
private quarters from His Majesty.
373
00:28:52,265 --> 00:28:55,935
If you know what it means to be grateful,
you should accept her calling.
374
00:29:00,774 --> 00:29:03,401
That is the very reason
why I have refused.
375
00:29:05,111 --> 00:29:07,155
If I get caught by Captain Joo
376
00:29:07,238 --> 00:29:10,408
while taking orders
from Her Royal Highness
377
00:29:11,076 --> 00:29:12,827
and the news reaches His Majesty,
378
00:29:13,328 --> 00:29:15,455
would that not be a bigger problem?
379
00:29:20,210 --> 00:29:22,003
That is the current situation.
380
00:29:22,087 --> 00:29:23,672
Who knows what will happen
381
00:29:24,547 --> 00:29:25,548
in the future?
382
00:29:35,016 --> 00:29:36,351
Convey these words.
383
00:29:37,352 --> 00:29:38,228
I am no longer
384
00:29:39,312 --> 00:29:41,106
the Senior Court Lady Dong
385
00:29:42,107 --> 00:29:44,859
who put her life at risk
for mere words of promise.
386
00:29:46,653 --> 00:29:48,029
If she wishes to use me,
387
00:29:49,280 --> 00:29:51,825
she must give me something in return.
388
00:30:00,500 --> 00:30:03,294
Did that arrogant wench
truly say those words?
389
00:30:04,713 --> 00:30:06,089
Forgive me, Your Royal Highness.
390
00:30:18,435 --> 00:30:19,477
Your Royal Highness.
391
00:30:19,561 --> 00:30:22,564
It is better
than asking for nothing in return.
392
00:30:26,234 --> 00:30:27,861
I thought she was a fool,
393
00:30:28,945 --> 00:30:31,322
but she just may come in handy.
394
00:30:38,747 --> 00:30:40,081
Your Majesty.
395
00:30:40,165 --> 00:30:42,125
You do not seem well.
396
00:30:44,711 --> 00:30:47,922
Did something happen
in the hall of governance today?
397
00:30:51,176 --> 00:30:52,051
Why do you ask?
398
00:30:53,720 --> 00:30:57,849
Did the Queen Dowager
order you to gauge my mood?
399
00:31:01,227 --> 00:31:02,604
Ordinarily,
400
00:31:03,438 --> 00:31:06,357
you have trouble sleeping
when you are even slightly distressed.
401
00:31:06,441 --> 00:31:09,694
I was only asking out of concern.
402
00:31:11,905 --> 00:31:12,906
You are right.
403
00:31:13,782 --> 00:31:16,409
I do not think
I will get a good night's sleep tonight.
404
00:31:16,993 --> 00:31:18,828
Shall I prepare some warm tea?
405
00:31:18,912 --> 00:31:19,913
Yes.
406
00:31:41,059 --> 00:31:44,729
If Prince Rui learns of this incident,
407
00:31:46,022 --> 00:31:49,526
I will assume that you have sent a spy
to Qing to inform him
408
00:31:51,110 --> 00:31:53,279
and have you punished for high treason.
409
00:31:55,031 --> 00:31:58,159
Kang Mong-woo
must have persuaded His Majesty
410
00:31:58,243 --> 00:31:59,744
to cover up the matter.
411
00:32:00,245 --> 00:32:03,998
I am certain he came up with the idea
to replace the Princess.
412
00:32:05,917 --> 00:32:06,918
Continue to speak.
413
00:32:08,753 --> 00:32:09,796
I shall find evidence
414
00:32:09,879 --> 00:32:14,509
that Kang Mong-woo
and Kim Myung-ha joined hands
415
00:32:14,592 --> 00:32:15,969
to plot this incident.
416
00:32:16,052 --> 00:32:18,137
That matter is already in the past.
417
00:32:18,638 --> 00:32:21,432
We need a new crime
to report to His Majesty.
418
00:32:22,100 --> 00:32:23,142
Something like
419
00:32:24,185 --> 00:32:26,855
conspiring against the king, per se.
420
00:32:30,441 --> 00:32:31,734
Please leave it to me,
421
00:32:33,069 --> 00:32:34,112
my lord.
422
00:32:44,914 --> 00:32:47,417
Everything almost fell apart.
423
00:32:48,835 --> 00:32:49,878
However,
424
00:32:54,048 --> 00:32:55,675
the King trusted your words
425
00:32:55,758 --> 00:32:58,469
and covered up the report
from Park Jong-hwan, his own man.
426
00:32:59,762 --> 00:33:01,097
I cannot believe it.
427
00:33:02,140 --> 00:33:05,143
I was lucky that the Principal Director
made a mistake.
428
00:33:09,063 --> 00:33:12,525
They will keep a closer watch
on you and the Sixth Royal Secretary.
429
00:33:13,610 --> 00:33:15,028
From now on,
430
00:33:15,111 --> 00:33:17,906
I will meet him outside in your stead.
431
00:33:21,743 --> 00:33:23,953
Is Her Highness safe and sound?
432
00:33:25,288 --> 00:33:29,125
Se-dong and Jeomine escorted her safely
to the hideout outside the capital.
433
00:33:29,208 --> 00:33:30,501
Upon daybreak,
434
00:33:30,585 --> 00:33:32,670
they will head to Master Choam's house.
435
00:33:33,296 --> 00:33:36,633
Her Highness will head to a place
of the King's choosing.
436
00:33:39,469 --> 00:33:40,720
Where might that be?
437
00:34:11,668 --> 00:34:15,254
I am here to escort Your Highness
upon His Majesty's orders.
438
00:34:16,172 --> 00:34:17,924
Where are you taking me?
439
00:34:18,508 --> 00:34:22,428
His Majesty has specially commanded me
to ensure your well-being.
440
00:34:22,512 --> 00:34:25,932
We are going to a safe place,
so please do not worry.
441
00:34:57,338 --> 00:34:58,881
I have a royal command for you.
442
00:35:05,638 --> 00:35:08,516
Should rumors about Her Highness
spread in the capital,
443
00:35:09,100 --> 00:35:11,978
you can consider your lives forfeit.
444
00:35:13,146 --> 00:35:14,188
Do you understand?
445
00:35:14,772 --> 00:35:16,274
Of course, my lord.
446
00:35:16,357 --> 00:35:18,026
I will not speak a word.
447
00:35:20,611 --> 00:35:22,280
Here, take this.
448
00:35:23,156 --> 00:35:25,283
His Majesty has bestowed this upon you.
449
00:35:31,914 --> 00:35:33,750
All right, let us go.
450
00:35:45,136 --> 00:35:47,013
I am not sure
if we should let her go like this.
451
00:35:47,680 --> 00:35:48,598
What do you mean?
452
00:35:49,265 --> 00:35:51,184
Think about the rumors of poisoning.
453
00:35:51,684 --> 00:35:54,187
I am just worried
for Her Highness's safety.
454
00:35:54,687 --> 00:35:56,731
Come on now. That is just a rumor.
455
00:35:57,356 --> 00:35:59,901
-What?
-And do you not know Lady Hee-soo?
456
00:36:00,818 --> 00:36:03,488
Do you think she would
place Her Highness in danger?
457
00:36:04,697 --> 00:36:05,823
That is true.
458
00:36:10,912 --> 00:36:12,497
-My goodness.
-Are you not coming?
459
00:36:14,791 --> 00:36:15,792
Wait for me!
460
00:36:16,292 --> 00:36:18,127
Wait for me!
461
00:36:18,211 --> 00:36:19,504
Goodness, look!
462
00:36:20,254 --> 00:36:23,216
Your Highness, the gidaeryeong is here.
463
00:36:36,062 --> 00:36:38,106
Greetings, Master.
464
00:36:39,398 --> 00:36:41,609
You look unwell, Your Highness.
465
00:36:42,652 --> 00:36:46,447
He has not slept a wink
crying over the Princess.
466
00:36:46,531 --> 00:36:47,990
That is not true.
467
00:36:49,033 --> 00:36:50,284
Believe me.
468
00:36:52,495 --> 00:36:53,704
Your Highness.
469
00:36:53,788 --> 00:36:55,665
I really did not cry because of that.
470
00:36:58,501 --> 00:37:01,087
Here comes His Majesty!
471
00:37:09,428 --> 00:37:10,346
Your Majesty.
472
00:37:12,598 --> 00:37:16,894
I was hoping to play baduk with you
instead of the gidaeryeong.
473
00:37:17,770 --> 00:37:19,689
What do you say, Grand Prince?
474
00:37:25,862 --> 00:37:28,072
It would be my honor.
475
00:37:36,789 --> 00:37:38,666
You do not have to follow us.
476
00:37:38,749 --> 00:37:40,585
Return to your post and await my orders.
477
00:37:42,920 --> 00:37:44,005
Yes, Your Majesty.
478
00:37:58,978 --> 00:38:01,147
You have improved very much.
479
00:38:02,148 --> 00:38:04,901
I merely followed
the teachings of the gidaeryeong.
480
00:38:06,027 --> 00:38:09,155
What do you think is the duty of the king?
481
00:38:12,491 --> 00:38:14,577
It is to govern his people well.
482
00:38:15,161 --> 00:38:16,078
You are right.
483
00:38:16,996 --> 00:38:20,208
It is to help them live
without any concerns.
484
00:38:21,542 --> 00:38:22,585
To that end,
485
00:38:23,211 --> 00:38:25,046
what should one be wary of?
486
00:38:26,923 --> 00:38:28,883
One should be wary of a war.
487
00:38:29,467 --> 00:38:30,426
Correct.
488
00:38:31,302 --> 00:38:33,554
Preventing war ahead of time.
489
00:38:34,430 --> 00:38:36,682
That is the king's most important duty.
490
00:38:37,683 --> 00:38:39,101
It is because the people suffer
491
00:38:39,894 --> 00:38:42,355
even if the nation wins the war.
492
00:38:44,482 --> 00:38:46,025
Do you understand
493
00:38:47,652 --> 00:38:49,820
why I am telling you this?
494
00:38:53,950 --> 00:38:55,952
My sister is not at fault.
495
00:38:56,911 --> 00:38:58,412
I plotted everything.
496
00:39:02,667 --> 00:39:06,754
Did sending the Princess to the Qing
make you feel wronged and resentful?
497
00:39:07,505 --> 00:39:11,092
The fact that I had no power to help her
when she had been my devoted caretaker
498
00:39:12,843 --> 00:39:13,928
agonized me
499
00:39:15,638 --> 00:39:17,139
and made me feel terrible.
500
00:39:24,772 --> 00:39:25,773
Do you think…
501
00:39:27,525 --> 00:39:30,444
I would not understand
the agony that you two feel?
502
00:39:33,030 --> 00:39:34,532
She told me
503
00:39:35,950 --> 00:39:38,202
that you were once taken
as the Qing's captive
504
00:39:39,495 --> 00:39:41,789
on behalf of my late father.
505
00:39:44,041 --> 00:39:46,210
That was why my heart ached even more
506
00:39:47,712 --> 00:39:49,505
as I knew I was deceiving you.
507
00:39:54,343 --> 00:39:56,262
I am glad you have learned a lesson.
508
00:39:57,638 --> 00:40:00,016
Mark this incident in your heart
509
00:40:01,434 --> 00:40:03,144
and do not ever forget it.
510
00:40:05,187 --> 00:40:06,314
Yes, Your Majesty.
511
00:40:06,397 --> 00:40:07,940
I will keep your words in mind.
512
00:40:15,781 --> 00:40:18,534
Your Majesty, shall I escort you
back to your quarters?
513
00:40:22,538 --> 00:40:23,372
Your Majesty.
514
00:40:23,956 --> 00:40:25,541
Shall we head to Yeongchwijeong?
515
00:41:04,497 --> 00:41:06,874
Please tell me
where you have taken Her Highness.
516
00:41:06,957 --> 00:41:08,501
I do not know what you are saying.
517
00:41:08,584 --> 00:41:09,585
My lord.
518
00:41:11,420 --> 00:41:13,089
Do you wish to be executed?
519
00:41:15,049 --> 00:41:17,385
Do not ask and do not seek to know.
520
00:41:18,761 --> 00:41:20,054
It is His Majesty's orders.
521
00:41:26,102 --> 00:41:28,521
It seems you have absolutely no trust
in His Majesty.
522
00:41:35,111 --> 00:41:37,696
Why do you think
His Majesty gave you, a traitor's son,
523
00:41:37,780 --> 00:41:39,198
a position at the court
524
00:41:39,281 --> 00:41:41,659
despite the objection
from the Principal Director?
525
00:41:44,245 --> 00:41:45,287
I do not know.
526
00:41:46,872 --> 00:41:48,249
Do you?
527
00:41:50,042 --> 00:41:52,420
It was because you risked
the court's disapproval
528
00:41:52,503 --> 00:41:54,380
to stand by the people
529
00:41:54,922 --> 00:41:59,802
despite the precarious position
that you were in yourself.
530
00:42:04,265 --> 00:42:05,307
I must dare to say
531
00:42:06,350 --> 00:42:08,561
that I find your words hard to believe.
532
00:42:10,813 --> 00:42:12,606
You simply do not wish to believe them.
533
00:42:35,921 --> 00:42:38,090
The Principal Director has summoned you.
534
00:42:41,552 --> 00:42:42,887
Where is he?
535
00:43:12,833 --> 00:43:15,252
I appreciate your assistance
earlier at the hall of governance.
536
00:43:16,629 --> 00:43:19,089
I almost committed a serious crime
against His Majesty,
537
00:43:20,341 --> 00:43:22,009
but I averted it thanks to you.
538
00:43:23,052 --> 00:43:24,178
I am flattered.
539
00:43:24,261 --> 00:43:26,347
Only a few seemed to know
that you are the baduk gambler
540
00:43:26,430 --> 00:43:28,057
from three years ago.
541
00:43:28,724 --> 00:43:30,768
It is not something to boast about.
542
00:43:32,186 --> 00:43:34,188
I was going to spare your life back then,
543
00:43:34,688 --> 00:43:36,398
but His Majesty insisted otherwise.
544
00:43:39,443 --> 00:43:42,947
He said you were a necessary sacrifice
for his ascension to the throne.
545
00:43:44,657 --> 00:43:48,118
He is quite impressive
but at the same time, terrifying.
546
00:43:53,749 --> 00:43:56,919
For what reason are you telling me this?
547
00:44:00,297 --> 00:44:02,591
Do you know Lord Kang Hang-soon
by any chance?
548
00:44:07,346 --> 00:44:09,139
Though His Majesty
regarded him as his master,
549
00:44:09,223 --> 00:44:10,307
even he was abandoned.
550
00:44:10,933 --> 00:44:13,018
The same applies to you.
551
00:44:13,102 --> 00:44:14,186
His Majesty is someone
552
00:44:14,770 --> 00:44:17,898
who easily abandons his subjects
after taking advantage of their loyalty.
553
00:44:18,399 --> 00:44:19,483
Do not forget that.
554
00:44:36,935 --> 00:44:38,186
Watch where you are going.
555
00:45:13,346 --> 00:45:15,056
They are there, just not noticeable.
556
00:45:15,140 --> 00:45:16,391
Look closely.
557
00:45:17,017 --> 00:45:18,977
Ten steps away. Now, fifty steps away.
558
00:45:19,644 --> 00:45:20,854
Now, 100 steps away.
559
00:45:20,937 --> 00:45:23,106
My men are on duty
while keeping their distance.
560
00:46:05,482 --> 00:46:06,691
You should be careful.
561
00:46:08,276 --> 00:46:11,613
What had you so deep in thought
that you did not notice me following you?
562
00:46:25,001 --> 00:46:27,128
Tell me about Bun-yeong.
563
00:46:28,922 --> 00:46:31,341
She lost her parents during the war
564
00:46:31,424 --> 00:46:34,177
and was raised by her stepparents
before entering the palace.
565
00:46:35,345 --> 00:46:37,514
As she is bright and respectful,
566
00:46:37,597 --> 00:46:40,058
she will easily adapt
to the Qing royal family.
567
00:46:40,558 --> 00:46:43,269
I made arrangements to have the Princess
looked after while in Beijing.
568
00:46:43,353 --> 00:46:44,396
The caretaker
569
00:46:45,355 --> 00:46:47,524
will look after Bun-yeong as well.
570
00:46:49,192 --> 00:46:50,902
Is that person trustworthy?
571
00:46:54,030 --> 00:46:56,700
I trust them more than myself.
572
00:47:00,954 --> 00:47:05,333
The king should be protecting his people,
but the people are protecting the king.
573
00:47:06,209 --> 00:47:07,961
I am reminded again
574
00:47:08,044 --> 00:47:11,715
that a nation and its king
cannot exist without the people.
575
00:47:15,885 --> 00:47:18,471
I thought you were angry at me.
576
00:47:20,056 --> 00:47:21,850
I am indeed angry.
577
00:47:21,933 --> 00:47:24,436
However, my anger is not directed at you…
578
00:47:26,855 --> 00:47:27,981
but at myself.
579
00:47:29,733 --> 00:47:33,194
I repeatedly pondered over your words
that you helped the Princess
580
00:47:33,278 --> 00:47:35,488
because of the pain you suffered
three years ago.
581
00:47:36,406 --> 00:47:38,616
Not only did I make you suffer
despite your innocence,
582
00:47:38,700 --> 00:47:41,077
but I also made you suffer
the same pain again.
583
00:47:43,371 --> 00:47:45,957
I could not hold back the anger
I felt toward myself.
584
00:47:49,294 --> 00:47:50,336
Your Majesty.
585
00:47:51,463 --> 00:47:52,881
Are you implying
586
00:47:53,465 --> 00:47:57,886
that you believe my words
that I did not falsely attest back then?
587
00:47:58,511 --> 00:48:00,388
Did you not say three years ago
588
00:48:01,014 --> 00:48:02,640
that you had not given
any attestations about me,
589
00:48:03,224 --> 00:48:06,060
be it true or false?
590
00:48:06,144 --> 00:48:07,061
I have never…
591
00:48:09,439 --> 00:48:11,357
doubted those words.
592
00:48:13,735 --> 00:48:15,028
But why did you…
593
00:48:17,614 --> 00:48:18,656
A king
594
00:48:19,282 --> 00:48:21,409
only has his subjects
and political enemies.
595
00:48:23,912 --> 00:48:25,455
He keeps no such thing as friends.
596
00:48:26,372 --> 00:48:29,959
He said you were a necessary sacrifice
for his ascension to the throne.
597
00:48:30,752 --> 00:48:34,547
He is quite impressive
but at the same time, terrifying.
598
00:48:40,470 --> 00:48:43,598
I do not know what to think of your words.
599
00:48:46,893 --> 00:48:48,269
In this moment,
600
00:48:51,314 --> 00:48:52,607
I sit before you
601
00:48:52,690 --> 00:48:56,194
as an ordinary man who loves a woman
and not as the king of this nation.
602
00:49:01,241 --> 00:49:02,826
I have made you suffer
603
00:49:02,909 --> 00:49:05,787
and I understand
that pain is still lingering.
604
00:49:05,870 --> 00:49:06,830
I know…
605
00:49:08,998 --> 00:49:10,375
that you have returned to me
606
00:49:11,918 --> 00:49:13,670
because of that very pain.
607
00:49:15,797 --> 00:49:16,881
I hope…
608
00:49:19,259 --> 00:49:24,430
a day will come when I can tell you
about all the past events in honesty.
609
00:49:25,932 --> 00:49:28,226
But in the end,
what I offer would only be excuses.
610
00:49:30,103 --> 00:49:32,480
I am aware that I do not deserve
611
00:49:33,273 --> 00:49:34,357
your forgiveness.
612
00:49:41,364 --> 00:49:43,283
What do you wish to hear from me?
613
00:49:47,829 --> 00:49:50,206
I will be the king
until the end of my days.
614
00:49:51,416 --> 00:49:55,461
I cannot dare to neglect this great duty
that I must uphold.
615
00:49:55,545 --> 00:49:56,379
That is why…
616
00:50:01,384 --> 00:50:03,219
I may end up
617
00:50:04,512 --> 00:50:05,555
causing you
618
00:50:06,347 --> 00:50:07,849
pain again.
619
00:50:13,521 --> 00:50:15,398
Do you still wish to stay by my side?
620
00:51:04,405 --> 00:51:07,492
I will wait patiently
and not press for your answer.
621
00:51:08,910 --> 00:51:10,453
When you have made up your mind,
622
00:51:11,871 --> 00:51:13,331
come to Yeongchwijeong.
623
00:51:44,612 --> 00:51:46,280
Since when have you been tailing me?
624
00:51:48,241 --> 00:51:50,827
I went to escort you home
as I was worried.
625
00:52:01,963 --> 00:52:02,964
Mong-woo.
626
00:52:07,093 --> 00:52:10,638
It looked like you had been swaying
since that day.
627
00:52:14,350 --> 00:52:16,227
I have misread the situation, have I not?
628
00:52:18,771 --> 00:52:20,857
-My lady.
-I cannot believe
629
00:52:20,940 --> 00:52:22,233
that I am thinking this way.
630
00:52:24,694 --> 00:52:25,987
But I wonder
631
00:52:27,280 --> 00:52:30,283
if the King perhaps
has his reasons I am not aware of.
632
00:52:33,369 --> 00:52:36,164
You are well aware
that it is the King's tactic.
633
00:52:36,831 --> 00:52:39,876
I trusted the King once,
but I was sold to the Qing.
634
00:52:39,959 --> 00:52:41,753
Your father was taken
to the Qing in his stead
635
00:52:41,836 --> 00:52:43,921
as he was also deceived by such tactics.
636
00:52:44,881 --> 00:52:46,841
How are you so certain
637
00:52:47,383 --> 00:52:49,552
that it was the King
who sold you off back then?
638
00:52:50,053 --> 00:52:53,723
The Qing official
who plucked my eye out kindly told me.
639
00:52:54,557 --> 00:52:56,893
He said if I confessed
my visitation to the Ming,
640
00:52:57,477 --> 00:53:00,313
the Qing Emperor
would summon the late king
641
00:53:00,813 --> 00:53:04,692
and have his brother, Grand Prince Jinhan,
ascend the throne.
642
00:53:07,487 --> 00:53:09,155
Those were the Qing Emperor's words.
643
00:53:09,822 --> 00:53:11,824
That does not prove
that the King was the spy then.
644
00:53:15,912 --> 00:53:17,497
Then how about this?
645
00:53:18,164 --> 00:53:21,751
The King executed Lord Kim Jong-bae,
who accused him as a spy
646
00:53:22,251 --> 00:53:26,798
and punished you for false attestation
and silenced the spy incident.
647
00:53:27,799 --> 00:53:31,135
The person who rose to the highest place
from the most dangerous one.
648
00:53:33,304 --> 00:53:34,889
That person must be the spy.
649
00:53:36,682 --> 00:53:37,892
Am I wrong?
650
00:53:41,771 --> 00:53:43,064
Seeing as you cannot answer,
651
00:53:43,773 --> 00:53:45,483
I shall have my way.
652
00:53:47,401 --> 00:53:48,736
If you assassinate the King,
653
00:53:49,862 --> 00:53:52,448
Principal Director Park
will choose a king to his taste
654
00:53:52,949 --> 00:53:56,160
and the plans we seek to achieve
will not be able to see light.
655
00:53:57,328 --> 00:53:58,746
Is that the kind of revenge
656
00:54:00,373 --> 00:54:01,374
you seek?
657
00:54:03,126 --> 00:54:04,669
The kind of revenge I seek
658
00:54:05,962 --> 00:54:07,463
is the death of my sworn enemy.
659
00:54:12,885 --> 00:54:14,554
I will let you know when it is time.
660
00:54:16,139 --> 00:54:17,557
You can have your way then.
661
00:54:22,728 --> 00:54:24,480
Can I believe in your words?
662
00:54:25,857 --> 00:54:28,359
Have I ever forsaken a promise?
663
00:54:33,489 --> 00:54:35,825
A word from Master Choam
arrived this afternoon.
664
00:54:36,534 --> 00:54:39,579
He received an official appointment letter
as the Inspector General.
665
00:54:40,246 --> 00:54:42,331
He will arrive at the capital at daybreak.
666
00:55:03,227 --> 00:55:04,353
Greetings, Your Majesty.
667
00:55:05,104 --> 00:55:06,647
Kim Je-nam at your service.
668
00:55:08,191 --> 00:55:09,275
Welcome.
669
00:55:09,775 --> 00:55:11,194
Now that I see you in court,
670
00:55:13,779 --> 00:55:16,115
I cannot contain my joy.
671
00:55:16,949 --> 00:55:20,578
I promise to do my utmost
to advise you to the best of my ability
672
00:55:20,661 --> 00:55:22,580
and combat the evils of the court
673
00:55:23,164 --> 00:55:27,126
to establish discipline and order.
674
00:55:28,419 --> 00:55:31,714
From this point on,
I will see through your eyes,
675
00:55:32,381 --> 00:55:33,841
listen through your ears,
676
00:55:34,592 --> 00:55:38,804
and engrave every word of your advice
677
00:55:39,931 --> 00:55:41,390
deep in my heart.
678
00:55:58,908 --> 00:56:00,534
Why does it have to be Kim Je-nam?
679
00:56:01,577 --> 00:56:03,579
If he needed someone
who lived a secluded life,
680
00:56:03,663 --> 00:56:06,457
I am sure you could have recommended
other more suitable talents.
681
00:56:06,540 --> 00:56:09,085
His Majesty appointed him to his post
682
00:56:09,168 --> 00:56:11,254
without asking for
the court's recommendations.
683
00:56:11,879 --> 00:56:15,508
Who could dare to oppose him?
684
00:56:16,592 --> 00:56:18,427
Please do not be so concerned.
685
00:56:18,970 --> 00:56:22,556
As he is a stickler for integrity,
he has no faction to speak of
686
00:56:22,640 --> 00:56:24,892
and would not even consider forming one.
687
00:56:25,726 --> 00:56:28,479
He will seek a dismissal soon enough.
688
00:56:28,562 --> 00:56:30,481
What about Princess Jangryeong's incident?
689
00:56:33,192 --> 00:56:34,235
Are you planning
690
00:56:35,111 --> 00:56:38,281
to let this pass by
without telling me anything?
691
00:56:39,824 --> 00:56:42,326
The matters I do not inform you of
692
00:56:43,035 --> 00:56:44,912
are matters you do not need to know.
693
00:56:45,663 --> 00:56:48,040
To maintain the bond
between you and His Majesty
694
00:56:48,124 --> 00:56:49,834
as a mother and son,
695
00:56:50,960 --> 00:56:52,295
that is for the best.
696
00:56:58,009 --> 00:56:58,968
Now,
697
00:57:00,094 --> 00:57:03,014
the only remaining task
is to find a spouse for the Grand Prince.
698
00:57:03,097 --> 00:57:04,932
I have already found an ideal partner.
699
00:57:05,016 --> 00:57:07,059
I will have them greet you soon.
700
00:57:07,643 --> 00:57:10,104
I think we should look for
a new queen as well.
701
00:57:12,898 --> 00:57:14,400
Is the Queen's illness
702
00:57:15,693 --> 00:57:17,278
that serious?
703
00:57:17,862 --> 00:57:19,071
For the past few days,
704
00:57:19,989 --> 00:57:21,991
she has not even come to greet me.
705
00:57:40,384 --> 00:57:41,302
Your Majesty!
706
00:57:41,385 --> 00:57:42,595
Are you all right?
707
00:57:45,222 --> 00:57:46,182
Your Majesty!
708
00:58:00,071 --> 00:58:01,113
Your Majesty.
709
00:58:02,782 --> 00:58:04,659
I will visit more often.
710
00:58:06,827 --> 00:58:08,454
Please recover soon.
711
00:58:22,301 --> 00:58:25,638
Your Majesty, the gidaeryeong is here.
712
00:58:27,056 --> 00:58:29,975
Your Majesty, have you summoned me?
713
00:58:31,519 --> 00:58:32,603
Gidaeryeong Kang.
714
00:58:37,233 --> 00:58:39,735
Are you startled to see
how weak my illness has made me?
715
00:58:42,530 --> 00:58:44,990
I was planning to see you
after recovering,
716
00:58:47,118 --> 00:58:50,204
but I have summoned you
as I do not think I can recover.
717
00:58:52,915 --> 00:58:54,041
Your Majesty.
718
00:58:58,796 --> 00:58:59,964
Grand Prince Munseong
719
00:59:00,589 --> 00:59:03,217
visits me several times a day.
720
00:59:04,468 --> 00:59:07,972
He tries his best
to put on a smile to console me,
721
00:59:09,390 --> 00:59:11,559
but the apparent loneliness
in his young face
722
00:59:13,352 --> 00:59:15,104
makes my heart ache for him.
723
00:59:18,774 --> 00:59:20,693
Before I die,
724
00:59:21,652 --> 00:59:23,821
I wish to be of support
to the Grand Prince.
725
00:59:25,364 --> 00:59:27,241
Is there any way I could?
726
00:59:34,623 --> 00:59:36,083
There is a way,
727
00:59:37,460 --> 00:59:38,878
but it is difficult to achieve.
728
00:59:39,670 --> 00:59:43,883
Moreover, if things go wrong,
you and the Grand Prince may be in danger.
729
00:59:45,009 --> 00:59:47,052
As such, I am hesitant to share this.
730
00:59:48,679 --> 00:59:50,681
Please do not hesitate and tell me.
731
00:59:51,307 --> 00:59:54,435
If it is within my power, I will do it.
732
01:00:04,737 --> 01:00:07,323
The only way to protect His Highness…
733
01:00:15,664 --> 01:00:17,666
is to have him appointed
as the Crown Prince.
734
01:00:23,714 --> 01:00:25,216
If he fails to become one,
735
01:00:27,092 --> 01:00:28,594
he will…
736
01:00:30,930 --> 01:00:32,973
leave this world before you do,
Your Majesty.
737
01:01:02,253 --> 01:01:03,337
My lady.
738
01:01:04,129 --> 01:01:05,714
It is late.
739
01:01:07,341 --> 01:01:08,884
You should come in.
740
01:01:13,055 --> 01:01:14,056
Jageunnyeon.
741
01:01:14,807 --> 01:01:15,891
Yes, my lady.
742
01:01:17,852 --> 01:01:19,603
As Master Choam has arrived,
743
01:01:20,771 --> 01:01:22,481
we should go on an outing.
744
01:01:24,233 --> 01:01:25,401
An outing?
745
01:01:48,090 --> 01:01:49,008
Master Choam.
746
01:01:49,592 --> 01:01:50,718
Welcome.
747
01:01:51,302 --> 01:01:52,303
Give us a minute.
748
01:02:10,696 --> 01:02:12,323
Can you take back a move?
749
01:02:12,406 --> 01:02:13,574
Please give up.
750
01:02:14,575 --> 01:02:17,661
Taking back one move
will not win you the game.
751
01:02:20,956 --> 01:02:22,124
I lose.
752
01:02:22,625 --> 01:02:23,959
Do not be disappointed.
753
01:02:24,043 --> 01:02:27,713
You have improved very much.
754
01:02:28,297 --> 01:02:29,131
Is that so?
755
01:02:35,095 --> 01:02:37,473
All right. I should get going then.
756
01:02:39,099 --> 01:02:40,225
Already?
757
01:02:40,309 --> 01:02:41,226
But Master Choam.
758
01:02:41,936 --> 01:02:44,021
I thought you returned
to aid Lady Hee-soo.
759
01:02:44,647 --> 01:02:45,773
That was my intention
760
01:02:46,273 --> 01:02:48,984
until His Majesty
appointed me Inspector General.
761
01:02:52,154 --> 01:02:55,407
I cannot join hands with you.
762
01:02:55,991 --> 01:02:59,536
You are well aware
that I do not possess the talent
763
01:03:00,955 --> 01:03:03,123
of working for different parties
simultaneously.
764
01:03:12,424 --> 01:03:13,676
You seem composed
765
01:03:14,218 --> 01:03:16,971
as if you had already known
766
01:03:17,763 --> 01:03:19,098
that I would back out.
767
01:03:19,723 --> 01:03:22,309
I considered the possibility
768
01:03:23,060 --> 01:03:26,438
upon hearing the news
that you were appointed Inspector General.
769
01:03:26,522 --> 01:03:29,483
This is why I can never beat you.
770
01:03:33,862 --> 01:03:37,282
As you have met the King,
may I ask your opinion on him?
771
01:03:43,872 --> 01:03:46,125
I think you would know him better than me.
772
01:03:47,459 --> 01:03:48,669
Please tell me.
773
01:03:50,170 --> 01:03:51,588
He seemed more resolute
774
01:03:52,256 --> 01:03:54,049
than I had thought,
775
01:03:55,092 --> 01:03:57,344
but softer than you think.
776
01:03:59,596 --> 01:04:00,848
What do you mean?
777
01:04:01,974 --> 01:04:06,061
I expected him to be a mere puppet
of Principal Director Park Jong-hwan.
778
01:04:07,187 --> 01:04:08,856
But I do not think that is the case.
779
01:04:09,523 --> 01:04:11,984
For a tyrant who supposedly
succumbed to temptations
780
01:04:12,067 --> 01:04:13,861
and stole his young nephew's throne,
781
01:04:15,112 --> 01:04:17,281
his eyes seemed far too clear.
782
01:04:19,158 --> 01:04:20,409
In any case,
783
01:04:20,492 --> 01:04:22,119
whether I live or die,
784
01:04:22,870 --> 01:04:25,789
I want to know
what kind of man His Majesty is.
785
01:04:39,928 --> 01:04:42,181
I was joyful
that he became the Inspector General.
786
01:04:42,765 --> 01:04:45,309
I did not expect him to act thusly.
787
01:04:45,893 --> 01:04:47,436
What will you do now?
788
01:04:47,519 --> 01:04:49,438
We do not have the power
to dethrone the King,
789
01:04:49,521 --> 01:04:51,565
and the Grand Prince is still at risk.
790
01:04:53,567 --> 01:04:54,777
Do not worry.
791
01:04:56,195 --> 01:04:58,280
Before the year passes,
792
01:04:59,239 --> 01:05:01,200
His Highness
will be appointed Crown Prince.
793
01:05:02,159 --> 01:05:03,368
What do you mean?
794
01:05:03,452 --> 01:05:06,872
Regardless of the King's reason
behind Master Choam's appointment,
795
01:05:06,955 --> 01:05:08,999
his appointment alone is enough
796
01:05:09,541 --> 01:05:11,335
to intimidate
Principal Director Park Jong-hwan.
797
01:05:11,919 --> 01:05:13,796
When he seeks to claim all the power
798
01:05:13,879 --> 01:05:17,549
he has so far shared with the Great Lord
and the Minister of War,
799
01:05:19,426 --> 01:05:20,511
that moment
800
01:05:21,261 --> 01:05:23,347
will be our window of opportunity.
801
01:05:48,455 --> 01:05:50,374
What do you wish to hear from me?
802
01:05:50,874 --> 01:05:53,418
I will be the king
until the end of my day.
803
01:05:54,962 --> 01:05:57,422
I cannot dare to neglect this great duty
804
01:05:58,382 --> 01:05:59,883
that I must uphold.
805
01:05:59,967 --> 01:06:00,801
That is why…
806
01:06:02,177 --> 01:06:03,804
I may end up
807
01:06:05,264 --> 01:06:06,348
causing you
808
01:06:07,057 --> 01:06:08,559
pain again.
809
01:06:11,186 --> 01:06:13,147
Do you still wish to stay by my side?
810
01:07:25,761 --> 01:07:26,762
Your Majesty.
811
01:07:28,096 --> 01:07:30,432
I am here to answer your question.
812
01:07:47,658 --> 01:07:50,911
I will endure any sufferings
that may follow.
813
01:07:53,497 --> 01:07:55,249
I will stay by your side.
814
01:09:24,171 --> 01:09:25,672
Your Majesty!
815
01:09:25,756 --> 01:09:27,090
There is trouble.
816
01:09:27,174 --> 01:09:29,301
Lightning struck the palace
and started a fire.
817
01:09:33,764 --> 01:09:34,806
Where?
818
01:09:35,891 --> 01:09:37,267
Where did the fire start?
819
01:10:01,450 --> 01:10:04,450
Subtitle translation by: Jea-heon Chung
820
01:10:25,315 --> 01:10:28,276
CAPTIVATING THE KING
821
01:10:28,902 --> 01:10:32,489
You know who poisoned
my brother to death, do you not?
822
01:10:32,572 --> 01:10:34,574
I will have the two wings
the Principal Director abandoned
823
01:10:34,658 --> 01:10:36,576
become Grand Prince Munseong's wings
824
01:10:36,660 --> 01:10:40,038
and have him become the Crown Prince,
His Majesty's heir.
825
01:10:40,122 --> 01:10:42,874
That can only happen
826
01:10:42,958 --> 01:10:44,501
over my dead body.
827
01:10:44,584 --> 01:10:46,253
The appointment of the Crown Prince
828
01:10:46,336 --> 01:10:50,215
is merely a trick to overcome the chaos
caused by the strange event.
829
01:10:50,715 --> 01:10:54,094
Let the King enter first
and come in a moment later.
830
01:10:54,678 --> 01:10:56,513
I am clueless
831
01:10:57,472 --> 01:10:59,433
as to what to do with my feelings.
832
01:10:59,516 --> 01:11:04,939
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