WEBVTT 00:00:00.300 --> 00:00:01.370 (This program is a work of imagination...) 00:00:01.370 --> 00:00:02.400 (based on historical figures.) 00:00:02.400 --> 00:00:03.240 (It may include fictitious details and psychological description.) 00:00:07.690 --> 00:00:10.760 Leave the palace before the sunrise tomorrow. 00:00:13.460 --> 00:00:15.330 Get out of my sight. 00:00:17.830 --> 00:00:20.100 Do not appear before me again. 00:01:07.600 --> 00:01:09.130 What are you saying? 00:01:09.670 --> 00:01:10.940 You are leaving the Palace? 00:01:10.940 --> 00:01:12.860 You must leave right now? 00:01:13.140 --> 00:01:15.430 I dared to deceive the King. 00:01:16.450 --> 00:01:19.270 It is natural for the King to deceive a court lady, 00:01:19.750 --> 00:01:22.440 but it is unacceptable for a court lady to do so. 00:01:25.120 --> 00:01:26.280 Go and beg. 00:01:26.620 --> 00:01:28.010 Beg for forgiveness. 00:01:28.360 --> 00:01:29.690 Whatever it is you did, 00:01:29.690 --> 00:01:31.360 if you bow deeply and beg... 00:01:31.360 --> 00:01:32.750 I do not want to do that. 00:01:33.360 --> 00:01:35.620 I still resent the King. 00:01:40.440 --> 00:01:42.490 This might be for the better. 00:01:43.240 --> 00:01:45.060 I cannot face him now... 00:01:45.340 --> 00:01:47.100 as if nothing had happened. 00:01:55.250 --> 00:01:56.450 Take this book. 00:01:56.450 --> 00:01:57.520 ("Moral Education for Women") 00:01:57.520 --> 00:01:59.420 I cannot take what belonged... 00:01:59.420 --> 00:02:01.650 to Royal Noble Consort Yeong out of the Palace. 00:02:02.460 --> 00:02:04.750 Please keep it safe for me. 00:02:09.000 --> 00:02:10.860 What about your friends? 00:02:11.470 --> 00:02:13.230 Will you not even say goodbye? 00:02:14.670 --> 00:02:16.430 I do not wish to cry right now. 00:02:17.370 --> 00:02:19.230 It is not like we will never meet again. 00:03:45.360 --> 00:03:46.450 (Episode 15) 00:03:49.400 --> 00:03:53.120 My lady, have you seen Duk Im? 00:03:54.740 --> 00:03:55.930 She left. 00:03:56.440 --> 00:03:58.230 - Pardon? - My lady! 00:03:59.070 --> 00:04:00.400 My lady! 00:04:02.380 --> 00:04:06.500 My lady. I just got back from the King's Palace. 00:04:07.550 --> 00:04:10.150 He is on his way here. 00:04:10.150 --> 00:04:11.240 What? 00:04:15.590 --> 00:04:17.850 Come on down here. 00:04:17.930 --> 00:04:19.160 - What is going on? - Why? 00:04:19.160 --> 00:04:21.360 Hurry. Gather down here. 00:04:21.360 --> 00:04:23.200 Stand in line, quick. 00:04:23.200 --> 00:04:25.720 - What is happening? - Why would he come here? 00:04:26.430 --> 00:04:28.140 Get in line. Hurry. 00:04:28.140 --> 00:04:29.830 Be quick. 00:04:41.450 --> 00:04:45.440 Your Majesty, what brings you here so early in the morning? 00:04:46.420 --> 00:04:47.950 Is Sung Duk Im here? 00:04:50.130 --> 00:04:51.250 Is she here? 00:04:52.760 --> 00:04:54.220 Sung Duk Im... 00:04:55.030 --> 00:04:58.190 did as you commanded and left the Palace. 00:05:01.740 --> 00:05:03.900 Lead me to her room. 00:05:06.570 --> 00:05:07.670 I will. 00:05:22.660 --> 00:05:25.480 Your Majesty, she left already. 00:05:28.700 --> 00:05:29.850 Your Majesty. 00:05:31.030 --> 00:05:34.760 I only wanted to confirm for myself. 00:05:37.310 --> 00:05:39.960 I must be sure that she is... 00:05:42.440 --> 00:05:44.040 no longer anywhere here. 00:05:50.450 --> 00:05:52.040 ("Moral Education for Women") 00:05:53.020 --> 00:05:54.310 That book. 00:05:54.820 --> 00:05:56.880 It belonged to Royal Noble Consort Yeong, 00:05:57.160 --> 00:06:00.020 and she refused to take it with her out of the Palace. 00:06:00.460 --> 00:06:02.290 So she left it behind. 00:06:04.630 --> 00:06:06.160 Leave me for a while. 00:06:06.740 --> 00:06:07.830 I will. 00:06:20.850 --> 00:06:24.480 ("Moral Education for Women") 00:06:35.030 --> 00:06:36.120 You... 00:06:37.570 --> 00:06:39.020 really have gone. 00:06:41.640 --> 00:06:45.030 Without begging or clinging to me. 00:06:49.640 --> 00:06:50.740 Yes. 00:06:52.480 --> 00:06:53.710 That is typically you. 00:06:55.450 --> 00:06:57.340 I have never met... 00:06:58.790 --> 00:07:00.810 such an insolent one as you. 00:07:11.030 --> 00:07:12.960 ("Moral Education for Women") 00:07:13.030 --> 00:07:15.030 (Filial woman, Wise woman, Ordinary woman) 00:07:28.850 --> 00:07:30.880 (Your mother is a servant.) 00:07:32.020 --> 00:07:33.340 What is this... 00:07:34.320 --> 00:07:35.510 doing here? 00:07:55.410 --> 00:07:58.640 (One year later) 00:07:58.780 --> 00:08:01.920 - No. - Give me a discount. 00:08:01.920 --> 00:08:03.080 Come on. 00:08:03.080 --> 00:08:05.320 It is a rare book copied in palace font, 00:08:05.320 --> 00:08:06.790 so I want at least three yang. 00:08:06.790 --> 00:08:09.950 You charge more each time. 00:08:10.120 --> 00:08:11.390 Leave it, then. 00:08:11.390 --> 00:08:13.800 No, wait. 00:08:13.800 --> 00:08:16.060 You were naive when we first met. 00:08:16.060 --> 00:08:18.560 You got much better at haggling. 00:08:22.240 --> 00:08:23.330 Here you go. 00:08:28.210 --> 00:08:29.300 ("Chunhyangjeon") 00:08:32.110 --> 00:08:33.650 I will take this. 00:08:33.650 --> 00:08:35.370 You cannot... 00:08:36.320 --> 00:08:37.410 That is... 00:08:38.350 --> 00:08:39.680 My goodness. 00:08:45.990 --> 00:08:47.160 What does that say? 00:08:47.160 --> 00:08:49.320 - My gosh. - Is that true? 00:08:50.270 --> 00:08:52.560 - My gosh. - What a mess. 00:08:52.600 --> 00:08:54.240 What is this about? 00:08:54.240 --> 00:08:56.060 What is the matter? 00:09:00.510 --> 00:09:01.830 Thank you. 00:09:05.610 --> 00:09:07.670 It has been a while, my lady. 00:09:11.190 --> 00:09:12.550 It has been a year since we met. 00:09:12.550 --> 00:09:14.550 Do not give me such a wary look. 00:09:14.960 --> 00:09:16.590 I have nothing to my name, 00:09:16.590 --> 00:09:18.320 and I have no connections either. 00:09:18.930 --> 00:09:20.650 Are we not much alike now? 00:09:21.900 --> 00:09:23.420 I heard about you. 00:09:23.730 --> 00:09:24.990 You got sent away. 00:09:25.270 --> 00:09:26.270 Yes. 00:09:26.270 --> 00:09:28.560 You did play a terrible hand. 00:09:29.170 --> 00:09:31.230 You got the queen dowager involved. 00:09:31.840 --> 00:09:34.430 Are you following me just so you can say that? 00:09:35.740 --> 00:09:38.770 I was just pleased to see you. 00:09:40.880 --> 00:09:43.340 The two people who served the King with all their hearts... 00:09:44.590 --> 00:09:46.510 were abandoned by him on the same day. 00:09:47.720 --> 00:09:49.350 Would you not say that means something? 00:09:52.390 --> 00:09:55.320 Was involving the queen dowager really the only way? 00:09:57.830 --> 00:09:59.120 What do you mean? 00:10:01.470 --> 00:10:03.770 At the time, you were Royal Secretary... 00:10:03.770 --> 00:10:05.530 with a lot of power. 00:10:06.040 --> 00:10:09.110 What could I have done to beat you... 00:10:09.110 --> 00:10:10.370 as a lowly maid? 00:10:11.750 --> 00:10:13.810 I had to risk my life. 00:10:19.450 --> 00:10:20.880 You see, 00:10:22.780 --> 00:10:25.090 you did not risk your life. 00:10:26.420 --> 00:10:28.520 I suppose you racked your brain a little. 00:10:29.500 --> 00:10:31.790 "What will happen if I get Queen Dowager involved?" 00:10:32.060 --> 00:10:34.060 "Will His Majesty take my life?" 00:10:34.060 --> 00:10:36.160 "No, he will not be able to." 00:10:37.400 --> 00:10:39.170 You swiftly finished your calculations... 00:10:39.170 --> 00:10:41.000 and stepped in to obtain what you wanted. 00:10:42.850 --> 00:10:44.010 What do you say? 00:10:44.810 --> 00:10:46.070 Am I wrong? 00:10:47.490 --> 00:10:48.710 Do not... 00:10:49.910 --> 00:10:52.310 jump to your own conclusions on what others may be thinking. 00:10:52.450 --> 00:10:55.850 Do you still think that you are a mighty royal secretary? 00:10:57.150 --> 00:10:59.920 You always had a special place in His Majesty's heart. 00:11:01.290 --> 00:11:03.120 And you know that... 00:11:03.870 --> 00:11:05.930 better than anybody else does. 00:11:08.270 --> 00:11:09.460 However, 00:11:11.300 --> 00:11:13.470 you no longer have that special place in his heart. 00:11:13.610 --> 00:11:15.070 What do you mean? 00:11:16.040 --> 00:11:18.770 Do you wish to know what that notice is about? 00:11:20.940 --> 00:11:22.020 All noble families must submit information... 00:11:22.020 --> 00:11:23.180 on their unmarried daughters. 00:11:24.280 --> 00:11:26.150 One of them will be selected as a royal concubine. 00:11:29.520 --> 00:11:30.950 A royal concubine? 00:11:31.690 --> 00:11:34.020 The King will remarry. 00:11:38.000 --> 00:11:39.690 Enough time has passed. 00:11:41.840 --> 00:11:43.530 For the King, both my sister... 00:11:46.010 --> 00:11:47.240 and you... 00:11:50.110 --> 00:11:51.740 are all in the past now. 00:12:29.250 --> 00:12:32.950 I am pleased with the results of the archery and spear drills. 00:12:34.150 --> 00:12:37.150 The soldier who won may join the cavalry unit. 00:12:37.420 --> 00:12:40.290 And the three troops are to receive prizes. 00:12:40.660 --> 00:12:41.820 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:12:42.520 --> 00:12:43.860 But I must tell you. 00:12:44.400 --> 00:12:46.890 I am not so pleased with the results of the ball striking drill. 00:12:47.000 --> 00:12:49.430 I will change the training method. 00:12:49.900 --> 00:12:51.130 Do that. 00:13:02.440 --> 00:13:07.210 Your Majesty, you cannot return to the Palace in this heavy rain. 00:13:07.650 --> 00:13:11.220 Princess Cheongyeon's residence is not far from here. 00:13:11.360 --> 00:13:12.720 How about... 00:13:12.820 --> 00:13:16.290 you spend the night there? 00:13:19.290 --> 00:13:20.530 Your Majesty? 00:13:21.870 --> 00:13:23.030 I will do so. 00:13:23.900 --> 00:13:26.870 Send a messenger and inform Princess Cheongyeon. 00:13:27.110 --> 00:13:28.400 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:13:45.400 --> 00:13:47.990 Welcome, Your Majesty. 00:13:48.520 --> 00:13:51.130 Hello. How have you been? 00:13:51.290 --> 00:13:52.460 Very well. 00:13:58.570 --> 00:14:01.610 What brings Your Majesty here? 00:14:01.610 --> 00:14:04.970 Hello. I went hunting, but it suddenly started pouring. 00:14:05.480 --> 00:14:06.640 Have a seat. 00:14:08.540 --> 00:14:10.610 Please continue. 00:14:10.810 --> 00:14:13.550 People say that he is still seen often at the market... 00:14:13.720 --> 00:14:16.980 and acts like he has lost his mind from time to time. 00:14:19.050 --> 00:14:20.920 Is this about Hong Duk Ro? 00:14:22.920 --> 00:14:25.500 Is he still busy visiting royal relatives? 00:14:25.500 --> 00:14:28.900 I heard he visited Prince Euneon three days ago. 00:14:29.510 --> 00:14:32.270 Your Majesty will soon welcome a new royal concubine, 00:14:32.300 --> 00:14:33.570 so I believe Hong Duk Ro... 00:14:34.070 --> 00:14:36.400 will have no choice but to give up his vain ambitions. 00:14:37.650 --> 00:14:40.370 I heard you have already selected your new royal concubine. 00:14:40.680 --> 00:14:42.110 Who is she? 00:14:42.890 --> 00:14:44.450 Her family is in the Soron faction. 00:14:44.810 --> 00:14:46.680 She is the Chief State Councilor's niece. 00:14:47.890 --> 00:14:49.420 Her surname is Yoon. 00:14:49.890 --> 00:14:52.550 Oh, no. Is it all wet, Duk Im? 00:14:57.190 --> 00:15:00.330 Your Highness, I found the book that you were looking for. 00:15:00.470 --> 00:15:02.270 Is this the right one? 00:15:02.270 --> 00:15:04.270 Yes, you managed to find this. 00:15:05.300 --> 00:15:07.640 It is similar to the Story of Hong Gae Wol. 00:15:08.010 --> 00:15:11.410 A woman's adventures in the world disguised as a man... 00:15:25.820 --> 00:15:27.790 I forgot to tell you. 00:15:28.000 --> 00:15:30.290 His Majesty is here. 00:15:31.900 --> 00:15:33.360 Do you want to go and say hello? 00:15:33.400 --> 00:15:34.630 No, Your Highness. 00:15:35.840 --> 00:15:37.430 Since I am no longer His Majesty's personal maid, 00:15:37.430 --> 00:15:39.930 I am not allowed to see his face unless he asks for me. 00:15:39.930 --> 00:15:42.670 Still, it is you. 00:15:42.900 --> 00:15:45.040 I was banished from the Palace for I have sinned. 00:16:02.790 --> 00:16:05.460 Will my husband like this? 00:16:06.060 --> 00:16:08.160 I am sure he will be delighted. 00:16:08.160 --> 00:16:09.400 What about you, Cheongsun? 00:16:10.060 --> 00:16:11.670 You will give it to Prince Consort Heung Eun, right? 00:16:12.110 --> 00:16:13.330 Yes, of course. 00:16:16.080 --> 00:16:17.270 What about you, Duk Im? 00:16:18.470 --> 00:16:20.510 I have not thought about it. 00:16:21.620 --> 00:16:23.610 I could just use it myself. 00:16:23.890 --> 00:16:25.210 Give it to His Majesty. 00:16:26.090 --> 00:16:29.620 - Pardon me? - His Majesty came all the way here. 00:16:29.830 --> 00:16:32.150 You should beg for his forgiveness. 00:16:32.150 --> 00:16:34.760 Who knows? You may be able to return to the Palace. 00:16:34.760 --> 00:16:35.960 No, I cannot. 00:16:36.630 --> 00:16:39.230 I have dared to disappoint His Majesty, 00:16:39.690 --> 00:16:41.400 so I cannot be forgiven. 00:16:41.540 --> 00:16:45.070 I am surprised that he was disappointed in a mere court lady. 00:16:45.670 --> 00:16:49.140 You cannot be disappointed without expectations. 00:16:49.280 --> 00:16:52.770 He was gravely disappointed. I am certain he will not forgive me. 00:16:57.120 --> 00:17:00.380 Then why did he send you to my house? 00:17:02.980 --> 00:17:05.520 She lived as a court lady for many years, 00:17:05.630 --> 00:17:07.420 so she does not know how the outside world works. 00:17:08.600 --> 00:17:12.560 I do not want her to suffer in any way. 00:17:14.540 --> 00:17:17.360 I must ask you to accept her since you know her personally. 00:17:39.250 --> 00:17:42.560 He did not arrange this because it was you. 00:17:43.530 --> 00:17:46.430 His Majesty always makes sure court ladies would have... 00:17:46.430 --> 00:17:49.700 somewhere to stay when they leave the Palace. 00:17:52.430 --> 00:17:55.370 You had nowhere to go. 00:17:57.440 --> 00:17:58.640 I... 00:17:59.440 --> 00:18:00.640 did not know... 00:18:01.620 --> 00:18:03.680 that His Majesty was the one who sent me... 00:18:03.680 --> 00:18:05.150 to Princess Cheongyeon's residence. 00:18:08.590 --> 00:18:10.350 The day I was expelled from the Palace, 00:18:11.220 --> 00:18:13.100 I intentionally told His Majesty... 00:18:13.100 --> 00:18:14.690 the harshest things I could think of. 00:18:15.600 --> 00:18:19.230 I wanted to hurt him. 00:18:20.660 --> 00:18:22.540 Even if I was flogged and became a slave, 00:18:22.540 --> 00:18:24.030 it would be nothing strange. 00:18:25.640 --> 00:18:26.930 Nevertheless... 00:18:27.810 --> 00:18:29.600 I was expelled, 00:18:30.200 --> 00:18:32.510 but I am doing fine. 00:18:33.850 --> 00:18:36.610 And now that I know it was all thanks to His Majesty... 00:18:39.360 --> 00:18:41.480 For some reason, it makes me even more miserable. 00:18:41.920 --> 00:18:44.390 It is all in the past now. 00:18:50.720 --> 00:18:53.330 It is very good to see you. It has been too long. 00:18:59.900 --> 00:19:02.240 I got to see you today thanks to this rain, 00:19:02.440 --> 00:19:04.940 so these falling raindrops sound like music to my ears. 00:19:43.180 --> 00:19:44.510 I apologize, Your Majesty. 00:19:44.950 --> 00:19:48.650 I was ordered to light the lanterns for Your Majesty. 00:19:48.950 --> 00:19:52.190 I ordered you to never show yourself before me. 00:19:53.100 --> 00:19:54.460 I apologize, Your Majesty. 00:19:54.460 --> 00:19:56.360 You disobeyed a royal order... 00:19:57.660 --> 00:19:59.490 as if it was nothing. 00:20:02.340 --> 00:20:03.500 But then again, 00:20:04.280 --> 00:20:06.500 I know that you were never afraid of me to begin with. 00:20:15.590 --> 00:20:17.080 I wish to ask you something. 00:20:19.790 --> 00:20:21.080 You left... 00:20:21.980 --> 00:20:23.620 "Moral Education for Women". 00:20:25.630 --> 00:20:28.660 I saw something strange in the book. 00:20:33.430 --> 00:20:36.060 Why do you have that? 00:20:37.430 --> 00:20:38.530 I beg your pardon? 00:20:41.550 --> 00:20:42.640 I beg your pardon? 00:20:43.000 --> 00:20:44.100 Never mind. 00:20:45.320 --> 00:20:46.640 Forget it. 00:20:48.290 --> 00:20:50.610 I have nothing to do with you anymore. 00:20:52.360 --> 00:20:53.450 You... 00:20:54.290 --> 00:20:55.650 or Hong Duk Ro. 00:20:59.100 --> 00:21:01.760 You said you never wanted to see me again. 00:21:01.960 --> 00:21:04.260 Please forgive me to appear in front of you again. 00:21:04.800 --> 00:21:06.430 I am sorry to say this, 00:21:06.600 --> 00:21:08.730 but I need to ask you a favor. 00:21:10.810 --> 00:21:11.970 A favor? 00:21:14.610 --> 00:21:15.940 What is it? 00:21:17.710 --> 00:21:19.810 Since Princess Cheongyeon is your sister, 00:21:19.970 --> 00:21:22.280 you probably visit here from time to time. 00:21:24.010 --> 00:21:25.480 If you ever see me, 00:21:25.480 --> 00:21:28.720 could you please pretend you did not see me and pass by? 00:21:29.720 --> 00:21:31.720 If you could just pass me by like a stranger... 00:21:31.720 --> 00:21:34.250 How dare you order me around? 00:21:37.070 --> 00:21:39.660 You should be reflecting on yourself, 00:21:40.800 --> 00:21:42.330 but you have only become... 00:21:43.400 --> 00:21:44.810 more arrogant and rude. 00:21:44.810 --> 00:21:46.610 Then punish me... 00:21:46.610 --> 00:21:48.340 for being arrogant and rude. 00:21:48.610 --> 00:21:49.670 Punish me properly... 00:21:49.670 --> 00:21:52.770 without any toleration. 00:22:22.560 --> 00:22:25.900 Ma'am. Why is he returning to the palace already? 00:22:26.440 --> 00:22:27.870 I do not know. 00:22:30.150 --> 00:22:31.240 Your Majesty. 00:22:32.240 --> 00:22:34.980 Your Majesty. It is late. 00:22:34.980 --> 00:22:37.350 Rain has stopped. I shall go back. 00:22:37.350 --> 00:22:38.550 Your Majesty. 00:22:53.890 --> 00:22:54.990 Look. 00:22:55.790 --> 00:22:58.600 How dare you look at the King's face without his permission? 00:23:07.100 --> 00:23:09.070 Please forgive me, Your Majesty. 00:23:09.940 --> 00:23:12.040 I have disrespected you... 00:23:12.240 --> 00:23:14.110 for not knowing the royal customs. 00:23:15.080 --> 00:23:16.250 Who are you? 00:23:16.350 --> 00:23:18.380 I am Yeon Joo of the Yoon's family. 00:23:21.890 --> 00:23:23.320 I know who you are. 00:23:24.960 --> 00:23:29.260 I have always imagined what you would be like. 00:23:29.890 --> 00:23:32.760 You are more... 00:23:32.760 --> 00:23:33.860 Royal Guard. 00:23:34.460 --> 00:23:35.500 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:23:35.500 --> 00:23:37.470 It is too late for a woman to walk around. 00:23:37.470 --> 00:23:38.640 Walk her home. 00:23:38.940 --> 00:23:40.040 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:23:48.680 --> 00:23:49.910 Well... 00:23:51.750 --> 00:23:53.320 What should I do? 00:24:05.290 --> 00:24:07.730 That will be the real punishment. 00:24:12.070 --> 00:24:13.240 Duk Im. 00:24:13.670 --> 00:24:14.970 Duk Im. 00:24:17.070 --> 00:24:18.170 My lady. 00:24:18.640 --> 00:24:20.210 Are you heading back to the palace? 00:24:20.880 --> 00:24:22.040 That is not it. 00:24:22.440 --> 00:24:24.780 I have a message from the palace. 00:24:24.780 --> 00:24:27.650 You can go back to the palace. 00:24:28.150 --> 00:24:30.020 What do you mean? 00:24:30.020 --> 00:24:33.020 Anyways, let us go back to the palace. 00:24:58.010 --> 00:24:59.950 What brings you to my house? 00:25:00.620 --> 00:25:04.750 Have you decided to forgive this poor man? 00:25:05.020 --> 00:25:06.760 I am here to say goodbye. 00:25:07.560 --> 00:25:10.660 I am going back to the palace. 00:25:17.830 --> 00:25:19.370 So that is what happens. 00:25:21.170 --> 00:25:23.370 You are going back to His Majesty, 00:25:26.110 --> 00:25:27.380 and I am abandoned. 00:25:31.810 --> 00:25:33.220 Why the long face? 00:25:35.120 --> 00:25:36.920 Do you not want to go back to the palace? 00:25:37.920 --> 00:25:39.020 No. 00:25:39.120 --> 00:25:40.220 My. 00:25:42.220 --> 00:25:44.130 I want to go back... 00:25:46.560 --> 00:25:47.960 even if I have to cut my stomach... 00:25:49.630 --> 00:25:51.530 and remove my liver. 00:25:54.370 --> 00:25:57.740 I have something I want to say. 00:25:58.870 --> 00:26:01.410 I once told you... 00:26:02.640 --> 00:26:05.350 Queen Wonbin would have been alive... 00:26:05.350 --> 00:26:06.850 if she had not become the concubine. 00:26:08.420 --> 00:26:11.920 I have always regretted saying that. 00:26:13.620 --> 00:26:15.960 She could have had a son... 00:26:16.060 --> 00:26:18.130 and lived a happy life. 00:26:19.430 --> 00:26:20.530 She just... 00:26:21.600 --> 00:26:23.530 happened to be very unfortunate. 00:26:25.030 --> 00:26:27.500 Our lives are determined by the deity, 00:26:28.170 --> 00:26:30.140 and we cannot do anything about that. 00:26:32.410 --> 00:26:33.510 So, 00:26:34.680 --> 00:26:38.380 her death is never your fault. 00:26:40.480 --> 00:26:42.550 I cannot forgive you... 00:26:42.550 --> 00:26:43.950 for what you have done to my friend, 00:26:45.050 --> 00:26:47.320 but I have always wanted to say this to you. 00:26:58.670 --> 00:27:00.740 Did you mean it... 00:27:00.740 --> 00:27:02.200 when you said you do not wish to go back to the palace? 00:27:03.110 --> 00:27:04.840 I can make that happen. 00:27:06.640 --> 00:27:08.210 You should come with me. 00:27:11.750 --> 00:27:13.050 We should leave. 00:27:13.780 --> 00:27:16.520 I will take you wherever you wish to go. 00:27:18.050 --> 00:27:19.860 Shall we tour Mount Geumgang? 00:27:20.760 --> 00:27:22.560 Or we can sail to Tamra Island. 00:27:23.730 --> 00:27:27.260 We can freely go anywhere we want. 00:27:29.060 --> 00:27:30.270 What do you say? 00:27:30.730 --> 00:27:32.200 Are you not interested? 00:27:35.440 --> 00:27:37.870 That is something not even the King can do for you. 00:27:41.910 --> 00:27:45.950 You still have the bad habit of teasing court ladies. 00:27:47.550 --> 00:27:49.280 I will pretend I did not hear that. 00:27:50.590 --> 00:27:53.390 I always felt angry whenever I saw you. 00:28:01.600 --> 00:28:04.030 Part of me knew exactly why, 00:28:05.070 --> 00:28:06.440 and that made me angrier. 00:28:10.270 --> 00:28:12.410 When we met again outside the Palace, 00:28:14.380 --> 00:28:16.080 for the first time, I did not feel angry. 00:28:16.080 --> 00:28:17.510 What are you saying? 00:28:17.910 --> 00:28:21.420 If I were to go with you, you can forget the pain of your dismissal... 00:28:21.520 --> 00:28:23.150 and be happy? 00:28:23.690 --> 00:28:25.250 Is that it? 00:28:25.620 --> 00:28:27.260 Could that be it? 00:28:28.920 --> 00:28:31.430 You overestimate yourself. 00:28:34.930 --> 00:28:36.930 I lost everything. 00:28:39.570 --> 00:28:42.140 I must suffer in pain for the rest of my life. 00:28:44.610 --> 00:28:45.940 What you offer me... 00:28:48.810 --> 00:28:50.850 is enough to barely keep me alive. 00:28:52.610 --> 00:28:54.880 Enough to barely let me breathe. 00:28:56.990 --> 00:28:58.850 Just that much consolation. 00:29:01.220 --> 00:29:03.530 Perhaps I can take comfort... 00:29:04.130 --> 00:29:07.230 in the fact that I have what the King could not. 00:29:12.100 --> 00:29:14.600 If you hear the news that I have died, 00:29:15.840 --> 00:29:17.040 remember this. 00:29:19.410 --> 00:29:20.880 That the one to kill me... 00:29:22.340 --> 00:29:23.650 was you. 00:29:28.850 --> 00:29:31.950 Why would you tell such a joke? 00:29:50.540 --> 00:29:53.140 If you hear the news that I have died, 00:29:54.480 --> 00:29:55.680 remember this. 00:29:57.680 --> 00:29:59.150 That the one to kill me... 00:30:00.580 --> 00:30:01.850 was you. 00:30:04.950 --> 00:30:07.860 He spoke as if he really were going to die. 00:30:11.760 --> 00:30:14.900 Your Majesty, if I may say, 00:30:15.100 --> 00:30:17.800 the Royal Secretary position has been vacant for too long. 00:30:18.370 --> 00:30:21.740 You must select someone soon to fill the vacancy. 00:30:27.110 --> 00:30:28.910 Minister of Personnel is right. 00:30:30.110 --> 00:30:32.380 The Royal Secretary has an important duty. 00:30:32.450 --> 00:30:34.650 You cannot put off the selection any longer. 00:30:34.650 --> 00:30:38.120 Please select someone from the Royal Secretariat... 00:30:38.220 --> 00:30:40.220 and appoint him Royal Secretary. 00:30:40.290 --> 00:30:41.620 I will think about it. 00:30:41.990 --> 00:30:43.830 If I may say so, 00:30:44.390 --> 00:30:48.000 you should not make the mistake of appointing... 00:30:48.030 --> 00:30:52.070 someone disloyal like Hong Duk Ro again. 00:30:52.570 --> 00:30:56.740 Because he was your friend since childhood, 00:30:56.770 --> 00:30:59.070 you favored him over others, 00:30:59.310 --> 00:31:01.380 and that is what caused a problem. 00:31:01.380 --> 00:31:02.540 Second Drafter. 00:31:03.280 --> 00:31:05.310 You are out of line. 00:31:05.950 --> 00:31:08.320 - His Majesty... - The Second Drafter is correct. 00:31:12.250 --> 00:31:13.860 Royal Secretary Hong's mishap... 00:31:15.160 --> 00:31:16.630 was my fault. 00:31:20.360 --> 00:31:21.800 I will soon select... 00:31:23.030 --> 00:31:24.800 a new Royal Secretary. 00:31:25.570 --> 00:31:28.400 Thank you, Your Majesty. 00:32:09.310 --> 00:32:10.550 No. 00:32:11.480 --> 00:32:15.250 I will not make the same mistake again. 00:32:16.920 --> 00:32:18.320 I will forget about you... 00:32:18.850 --> 00:32:21.220 and find another woman to keep close. 00:32:22.760 --> 00:32:25.160 I will do my best to her. 00:32:28.900 --> 00:32:30.270 Though no one... 00:32:31.330 --> 00:32:33.570 can replace you. 00:32:46.150 --> 00:32:50.590 His Majesty the King is entering. 00:33:00.860 --> 00:33:03.260 Welcome, Your Majesty. 00:33:05.300 --> 00:33:07.670 I wish to say something to everyone. 00:33:13.340 --> 00:33:15.180 This is for everyone to hear. 00:33:16.140 --> 00:33:20.250 Some of you already worked in the Palace, 00:33:21.220 --> 00:33:23.990 and some of you followed your lady here. 00:33:25.750 --> 00:33:29.060 Now Royal Noble Consort Hwa is a member of the royal family. 00:33:29.220 --> 00:33:32.160 You must serve her with utmost care. 00:33:32.160 --> 00:33:34.830 - Yes, Your Majesty. - Yes, Your Majesty. 00:33:36.870 --> 00:33:39.300 To see you care so much about me, 00:33:39.400 --> 00:33:41.470 I am so touched and grateful. 00:33:41.500 --> 00:33:44.340 You may call yourself my wife now. 00:33:45.470 --> 00:33:46.740 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:33:50.050 --> 00:33:51.210 I hope that... 00:33:52.310 --> 00:33:54.780 you settle in to live here well. 00:33:55.220 --> 00:33:58.020 I will cherish you with all my heart. 00:33:58.890 --> 00:34:00.520 Thank you. 00:34:02.790 --> 00:34:04.530 You may all look up. 00:34:06.600 --> 00:34:08.330 The personal maids... 00:34:08.330 --> 00:34:10.630 are to be in close touch with the Royal Infirmary. 00:34:11.400 --> 00:34:14.440 If your mistress requires medicine, you will report to me. 00:34:15.540 --> 00:34:16.670 And... 00:34:25.010 --> 00:34:28.350 Your Majesty. Do you remember that court maid? 00:34:28.820 --> 00:34:32.620 I heard she used to be your personal maid. 00:34:38.330 --> 00:34:39.590 You are back. 00:34:40.330 --> 00:34:42.160 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:34:42.360 --> 00:34:45.530 I am not well-versed in the ways of the Palace, 00:34:46.030 --> 00:34:50.240 so she was assigned to me by one of my elders. 00:34:56.010 --> 00:34:59.780 I will rely a lot on you. I hope you will assist me. 00:34:59.810 --> 00:35:02.050 I will do my best, Your Highness. 00:35:03.820 --> 00:35:06.320 Can you go inside and lay out my bedding? 00:35:06.320 --> 00:35:07.490 I will. 00:35:58.610 --> 00:36:01.410 Because she served you for many years, 00:36:01.840 --> 00:36:03.910 she is very thorough. 00:36:05.650 --> 00:36:07.020 You can leave. 00:36:07.020 --> 00:36:08.420 Yes, Your Highness. 00:36:21.330 --> 00:36:22.530 Lady Sung. 00:36:23.500 --> 00:36:24.670 It is good to see you. 00:37:07.180 --> 00:37:09.840 Your Majesty, I am sorry to inform you that... 00:37:09.840 --> 00:37:12.250 the queen dowager just got up from... 00:37:12.250 --> 00:37:13.580 I do not mind. 00:37:13.580 --> 00:37:15.250 The King may enter. 00:37:28.880 --> 00:37:30.380 Welcome, Your Majesty. 00:37:30.750 --> 00:37:33.620 What brings you to my chamber at this early hour? 00:37:33.750 --> 00:37:37.820 Why did you bring Sung Duk Im back to the Palace? 00:37:39.800 --> 00:37:41.630 She was expelled as per my royal order. 00:37:41.630 --> 00:37:43.430 Why did you bring her back? 00:37:43.730 --> 00:37:46.400 You are taking your anger out on the wrong person. 00:37:47.070 --> 00:37:50.640 I did not order her return to the Palace. 00:37:51.210 --> 00:37:53.050 Then who was it? 00:37:53.050 --> 00:37:54.640 Not I... 00:37:54.840 --> 00:37:56.310 or you. 00:37:57.110 --> 00:37:58.810 Then who could it be? 00:38:03.730 --> 00:38:06.550 Lady Sung, I have a favor to ask of you. 00:38:09.800 --> 00:38:11.890 Would you submit this to the King's Palace for me? 00:38:12.630 --> 00:38:14.030 May I ask what it is? 00:38:14.590 --> 00:38:15.960 The ideal date for the first night together... 00:38:15.960 --> 00:38:17.430 selected by the Royal Observatory. 00:38:18.000 --> 00:38:19.960 I was told that I should receive the date... 00:38:19.960 --> 00:38:21.370 and submit it to His Majesty. 00:38:21.630 --> 00:38:25.870 Yes, Your Highness. I will submit it in your stead. 00:38:30.190 --> 00:38:31.880 Do it now. 00:38:32.750 --> 00:38:33.850 Pardon me? 00:38:33.880 --> 00:38:36.880 Why? Is there a reason you cannot? 00:38:38.150 --> 00:38:40.230 His Majesty has to visit the Jongmyo Shrine tomorrow, 00:38:40.230 --> 00:38:43.460 so His Majesty must be taking a bath at the moment. 00:38:43.460 --> 00:38:45.820 That is all the more reason why you should go. 00:38:46.170 --> 00:38:47.800 You were His Majesty's personal maid, 00:38:47.800 --> 00:38:49.730 so I am certain that you are used to it, 00:38:51.460 --> 00:38:54.070 whereas my maids are not. 00:39:02.550 --> 00:39:06.710 I knew you would do it for me. You are the only one I can trust. 00:39:09.820 --> 00:39:12.120 Even so, you should have come a little later. 00:39:12.280 --> 00:39:14.590 Gosh, why did you have to come now? 00:39:16.230 --> 00:39:20.220 I will just wait here until His Majesty is finished. 00:39:20.690 --> 00:39:24.060 His Majesty will leave for the Jongmyo Shrine right away. 00:39:26.500 --> 00:39:28.800 You know, we should just do it now. 00:39:29.170 --> 00:39:30.650 If we fail to find the right time, 00:39:30.650 --> 00:39:31.870 you will have an even bigger problem. 00:39:32.880 --> 00:39:33.970 Okay. 00:39:33.980 --> 00:39:36.810 It is odd that the Royal Observatory would do this. 00:39:37.150 --> 00:39:39.640 They never release these dates at such a late hour. 00:39:39.880 --> 00:39:43.250 Was there a delay because Royal Noble Consort Hwa did not know? 00:39:57.630 --> 00:39:59.830 You need not do everything by yourself in such a hurry. 00:40:00.980 --> 00:40:02.130 If you need help, 00:40:02.980 --> 00:40:04.840 I give you permission to let others in today. 00:40:04.840 --> 00:40:07.380 No. It is okay, Your Majesty. 00:40:07.380 --> 00:40:10.150 Lady Seo will be here soon. 00:40:10.150 --> 00:40:11.880 Do as you wish. 00:40:12.690 --> 00:40:14.480 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:40:15.280 --> 00:40:16.650 Your Majesty. 00:40:16.650 --> 00:40:17.820 Royal Noble Consort Hwa's maid... 00:40:17.820 --> 00:40:20.420 is here with the date for your first night together. 00:40:20.590 --> 00:40:22.320 If Your Majesty would allow it, 00:40:22.320 --> 00:40:25.220 she will submit it right away. 00:40:27.000 --> 00:40:28.630 Royal Noble Consort Hwa's maid? 00:40:29.590 --> 00:40:31.060 Who? 00:40:31.230 --> 00:40:33.900 Sung Duk Im, Your Majesty. 00:40:37.710 --> 00:40:40.150 Sung Duk Im may enter. 00:40:40.150 --> 00:40:41.240 Pardon me? 00:40:42.940 --> 00:40:44.910 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:40:47.820 --> 00:40:50.050 Do not worry. I will enter with you. 00:40:55.420 --> 00:40:57.400 My lady, why did you come out? 00:40:57.400 --> 00:40:59.120 I am following His Majesty's order. 00:40:59.860 --> 00:41:02.430 You are to wait outside with me. 00:41:03.730 --> 00:41:05.130 You may enter. 00:41:11.610 --> 00:41:12.700 Wait, but... 00:41:26.880 --> 00:41:28.190 So you have returned. 00:41:29.000 --> 00:41:30.420 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:41:30.960 --> 00:41:32.990 To show me that? 00:41:34.170 --> 00:41:35.830 Is that why you returned? 00:41:39.900 --> 00:41:42.630 You seemed completely unbothered. 00:41:45.840 --> 00:41:47.270 Are you happy to be back? 00:41:48.340 --> 00:41:49.440 Or... 00:41:50.780 --> 00:41:53.610 were you forced to return against your will? 00:41:54.050 --> 00:41:55.710 I must confess that the latter is true. 00:41:57.880 --> 00:41:59.920 Being expelled was not a punishment to you. 00:42:02.250 --> 00:42:04.560 Then you shall stay here for the rest of your life. 00:42:05.690 --> 00:42:08.130 As a court lady who must devote herself to the King. 00:42:09.030 --> 00:42:10.530 Only look at me, whom you do not even love, 00:42:10.530 --> 00:42:12.560 and rot here in the Palace for the rest of your life. 00:42:15.030 --> 00:42:16.970 That will be an adequate punishment for you. 00:42:23.250 --> 00:42:25.540 Please allow me to leave, Your Majesty. 00:42:26.880 --> 00:42:29.550 I am no longer one of your court maids. 00:42:30.360 --> 00:42:33.620 I now serve Royal Noble Consort Hwa. 00:42:33.900 --> 00:42:36.020 You are no longer mine? 00:42:38.230 --> 00:42:40.990 Were you ever mine? 00:42:44.130 --> 00:42:45.560 Leave at once. 00:43:48.070 --> 00:43:49.640 Bring her to her knees. 00:43:49.640 --> 00:43:50.740 - Yes, Your Highness. - Yes, Your Highness. 00:43:51.940 --> 00:43:53.040 Your Highness! 00:43:53.740 --> 00:43:55.210 Why are you doing this? 00:43:55.210 --> 00:43:57.450 You must think I am a complete fool. 00:43:58.350 --> 00:44:01.150 You went to see His Majesty and tried to seduce him. 00:44:02.520 --> 00:44:05.390 His Majesty ordered the other court ladies to leave... 00:44:05.390 --> 00:44:07.460 to spend time with you alone. 00:44:07.460 --> 00:44:09.190 How do you know... 00:44:09.290 --> 00:44:11.260 what happened in the King's Palace? 00:44:12.030 --> 00:44:13.600 Bring the switch. 00:44:25.140 --> 00:44:26.880 I thought it was odd from the very beginning. 00:44:29.150 --> 00:44:30.750 The way His Majesty was looking at you... 00:44:30.750 --> 00:44:32.420 told me there was something. 00:44:34.490 --> 00:44:36.820 Thank goodness I checked. 00:44:46.460 --> 00:44:51.170 Now, you must have learned to fear your master. 00:45:02.820 --> 00:45:04.990 Your Majesty, the Chief Commander of the Royal Guard... 00:45:04.990 --> 00:45:07.720 would like an urgent audience with you. 00:45:08.100 --> 00:45:09.290 He may enter. 00:45:18.340 --> 00:45:19.500 What is the matter? 00:45:20.580 --> 00:45:23.770 Your Majesty, I regret to be the bearer of this news. 00:45:24.410 --> 00:45:25.700 The former Royal Secretary, 00:45:26.750 --> 00:45:27.940 Hong Duk Ro, 00:45:32.220 --> 00:45:33.880 passed away. 00:46:04.750 --> 00:46:05.840 Your Majesty. 00:46:06.790 --> 00:46:10.010 Hong Duk Ro left this letter for you. 00:46:30.810 --> 00:46:34.280 (Your Majesty.) 00:46:34.280 --> 00:46:35.470 Your Majesty. 00:46:36.180 --> 00:46:40.280 This will be the last earnest letter from me. 00:46:42.560 --> 00:46:44.850 I thought over and over... 00:46:45.960 --> 00:46:49.590 about where it went wrong, 00:46:51.430 --> 00:46:53.260 and I finally realized it. 00:46:55.640 --> 00:46:58.860 That everything was wrong from the beginning. 00:47:00.370 --> 00:47:02.600 Do you remember the time when you were a young Crown Prince, 00:47:03.410 --> 00:47:06.670 and I was a young friend of the Crown Prince? 00:47:07.210 --> 00:47:08.940 The book was ripped. 00:47:10.050 --> 00:47:14.040 It is the part my grandfather told me not to read. 00:47:15.320 --> 00:47:16.910 Did you rip it? 00:47:17.690 --> 00:47:20.250 I deceived you from the beginning. 00:47:21.300 --> 00:47:24.220 Yes, it was me. 00:47:24.770 --> 00:47:28.460 I was afraid His Majesty would be mad at you. 00:47:28.670 --> 00:47:30.160 The person who ripped the forbidden book... 00:47:31.040 --> 00:47:33.360 and saved you from the crisis... 00:47:35.110 --> 00:47:36.730 was not me. 00:47:39.880 --> 00:47:40.980 (The person who saved you...) 00:47:40.980 --> 00:47:42.440 The person who saved you... 00:47:44.190 --> 00:47:46.080 was a small... 00:47:46.920 --> 00:47:48.060 and young maid... 00:47:48.060 --> 00:47:49.150 ("Records of the Grand Historian") 00:47:49.420 --> 00:47:51.880 who never pays attention to. 00:47:54.560 --> 00:47:58.560 For a very long time, I had forgotten about the young maid. 00:48:00.840 --> 00:48:03.430 I told myself... 00:48:05.540 --> 00:48:08.800 I am the one who saved you, 00:48:10.710 --> 00:48:12.370 so I deserve your trust. 00:48:13.010 --> 00:48:15.070 ("Moral Education for Women") 00:48:15.780 --> 00:48:18.810 However, the deity watches all the lies. 00:48:21.160 --> 00:48:22.980 The young maid probably... 00:48:24.160 --> 00:48:27.890 still has the pages ripped from the forbidden book. 00:48:28.100 --> 00:48:30.870 (Your mother is a servant.) 00:48:30.870 --> 00:48:32.190 Perhaps... 00:48:32.530 --> 00:48:35.790 I think I know who that young maid is. 00:48:38.340 --> 00:48:41.570 I am now leaving to protect my sister. 00:48:44.480 --> 00:48:46.900 Your disloyal subject is informing you for the last time. 00:48:49.680 --> 00:48:51.340 Your Majesty, please... 00:48:53.350 --> 00:48:55.790 do not lie to your heart. 00:48:55.790 --> 00:48:58.150 (Please do not lie to your heart.) 00:49:09.340 --> 00:49:12.330 His last name was Hong. 00:49:13.410 --> 00:49:14.930 His first name was Guk Young. 00:49:16.110 --> 00:49:17.770 And his courtesy name was Duk Ro. 00:49:19.210 --> 00:49:21.070 He was my subject, 00:49:21.950 --> 00:49:23.410 family, 00:49:24.620 --> 00:49:26.440 and my only friend. 00:49:29.920 --> 00:49:32.620 In East Palace that was lonely, 00:49:33.990 --> 00:49:36.550 he always stayed by my side. 00:49:38.370 --> 00:49:40.560 What you did yesterday is too dangerous. 00:49:40.770 --> 00:49:42.090 You should refrain from it. 00:49:42.700 --> 00:49:46.330 If you knew how to use the sword, I would have taken you with me. 00:49:48.380 --> 00:49:49.800 Did I... 00:49:50.710 --> 00:49:52.670 do my best for him? 00:49:54.520 --> 00:49:56.070 In the end, 00:49:58.390 --> 00:50:00.210 it is me who killed him. 00:50:40.760 --> 00:50:42.850 I am glad you are here, Your Majesty. 00:50:42.930 --> 00:50:44.290 I am sorry, Royal Noble Consort Hwa. 00:50:45.200 --> 00:50:47.860 I am leaving after seeing your face. 00:50:48.700 --> 00:50:50.490 I hope that does not hurt your feelings. 00:50:51.710 --> 00:50:55.130 Your Highness. His Majesty... 00:50:55.440 --> 00:50:56.900 heard about the former First Royal Secretary... 00:50:57.310 --> 00:51:00.050 Hong Duk Ro's death. 00:51:01.450 --> 00:51:04.340 He was kicked out after committing a crime. 00:51:11.330 --> 00:51:13.150 I had forgotten. 00:51:13.790 --> 00:51:15.820 He was Queen Wonbin's brother. 00:51:16.960 --> 00:51:20.260 It is understandable for you to care about it. 00:51:20.800 --> 00:51:24.090 I have heard a lot about him. 00:51:24.200 --> 00:51:27.000 I have always wondered what kind of person he was. 00:51:27.840 --> 00:51:31.670 Do you think you can tell me about him? 00:51:32.410 --> 00:51:33.940 I will, later. 00:51:36.520 --> 00:51:38.580 Where is Duk Im? 00:51:39.450 --> 00:51:41.650 I have a question for her. 00:51:43.860 --> 00:51:46.080 I sent her on an errand... 00:51:46.230 --> 00:51:48.150 to my parents' house. 00:51:48.800 --> 00:51:51.120 She will be back in the morning. 00:51:51.800 --> 00:51:54.020 Never mind then. I will ask her later. 00:51:54.200 --> 00:51:55.530 Your Majesty. 00:51:56.140 --> 00:51:58.560 You should come in even for a short moment. 00:52:11.690 --> 00:52:13.140 That is nothing serious. 00:52:13.490 --> 00:52:16.350 I ordered a court maid to do some laundry. 00:52:17.620 --> 00:52:19.820 Why did you make her work in the middle of the night? 00:52:20.490 --> 00:52:23.950 The rule says doing the laundry is permitted only in the daytime. 00:52:25.470 --> 00:52:27.690 - Court Lady Seo. - Yes, Your Majesty. 00:52:27.700 --> 00:52:29.360 Tell her the custom of the palace. 00:52:30.640 --> 00:52:33.640 After Thanksgiving and near winter, 00:52:33.640 --> 00:52:36.130 court maids do not do the laundry at night. 00:52:36.310 --> 00:52:38.350 Because court maids might become ill... 00:52:38.350 --> 00:52:40.470 if they put their hands in cold water. 00:53:23.960 --> 00:53:25.580 Why is Duk Im... 00:53:26.890 --> 00:53:29.190 doing such petty work? 00:53:31.800 --> 00:53:34.790 Queen Hong has sent her especially for you. 00:53:35.740 --> 00:53:38.460 Why on earth is she doing such low work? 00:53:42.240 --> 00:53:45.400 How dare you treat the court maid Queen Hong has sent you? 00:53:47.050 --> 00:53:48.270 Royal Noble Consort Hwa! 00:53:51.990 --> 00:53:54.620 Are you looking down on Queen Hong and me? 00:53:54.620 --> 00:53:56.450 Please forgive me, Your Majesty. 00:53:56.620 --> 00:53:59.260 - I should have known better... - How dare you... 00:53:59.260 --> 00:54:00.880 Please calm down, Your Majesty. 00:54:00.890 --> 00:54:04.120 Duk Im is Royal Noble Consort Hwa's maid. 00:54:04.500 --> 00:54:05.690 So? 00:54:06.530 --> 00:54:08.890 Are you saying it is up to her owner to treat her any way she likes? 00:54:08.970 --> 00:54:10.830 That is not what I meant. I only... 00:54:24.450 --> 00:54:26.740 - Royal Noble Consort Hwa. - Yes, Your Majesty. 00:54:26.820 --> 00:54:29.010 Queen Hong has assigned her to you. 00:54:30.860 --> 00:54:32.550 Do not treat her carelessly. 00:54:34.030 --> 00:54:37.090 I will bear that in mind. 00:54:38.500 --> 00:54:41.190 Your Majesty. Are you going to the King's Palace? 00:54:57.450 --> 00:54:59.080 How dare you... 00:55:19.640 --> 00:55:22.070 I kicked her out of the palace myself. 00:55:24.550 --> 00:55:26.900 You have ignored my command. 00:55:27.410 --> 00:55:28.710 If it was someone else, 00:55:29.550 --> 00:55:31.610 I would never tolerate it. 00:55:33.320 --> 00:55:34.680 Sung Duk Im. 00:55:36.160 --> 00:55:37.980 Do you know... 00:55:39.460 --> 00:55:42.190 what she has shown me after coming back to the palace? 00:55:44.030 --> 00:55:47.460 That is not why I sent her away. 00:55:47.800 --> 00:55:49.030 Do you know... 00:55:50.040 --> 00:55:52.900 why you are mad at her? 00:55:56.010 --> 00:55:58.940 Because you could not control her. 00:55:59.650 --> 00:56:01.540 That is why you are mad. 00:56:02.350 --> 00:56:04.070 That is why you kicked her out of the palace... 00:56:04.320 --> 00:56:06.540 and keep her out of your sight. 00:56:09.790 --> 00:56:11.650 Just because you are mad now, 00:56:12.160 --> 00:56:14.620 are you going to give up on her? 00:56:16.230 --> 00:56:19.790 She is the only way for you to be happy. 00:56:23.500 --> 00:56:25.560 Love someone... 00:56:27.170 --> 00:56:28.570 from the bottom of your heart... 00:56:30.110 --> 00:56:31.570 and make a family. 00:56:33.480 --> 00:56:36.910 The only path to live like a human. 00:56:40.820 --> 00:56:41.980 Mother. 00:56:45.430 --> 00:56:47.550 No one in the world... 00:56:47.860 --> 00:56:51.920 tells you to live like a human and be happy. 00:56:53.570 --> 00:56:55.660 As long as you're the King, 00:56:57.100 --> 00:56:59.130 everyone will be satisfied. 00:57:00.510 --> 00:57:02.930 However, I want to tell you as your mother. 00:57:04.210 --> 00:57:05.300 Your Majesty. 00:57:07.380 --> 00:57:09.140 Please be happy. 00:57:17.320 --> 00:57:18.420 San. 00:57:20.090 --> 00:57:21.550 I hope you become happy. 00:57:40.950 --> 00:57:42.570 I want to be alone. 00:58:11.950 --> 00:58:15.610 So what do you expect me to do? 00:58:16.920 --> 00:58:18.910 She does not want me. 00:58:20.790 --> 00:58:23.450 I have never loved you. 00:58:23.990 --> 00:58:26.620 You were never a man to me. 00:58:28.030 --> 00:58:29.690 And you... 00:58:30.470 --> 00:58:32.390 never will be. 00:58:35.670 --> 00:58:37.360 I have always fought... 00:58:38.240 --> 00:58:40.200 fiercely in my whole life. 00:58:41.280 --> 00:58:43.600 I overcame any obstacles. 00:58:45.810 --> 00:58:46.970 However, 00:58:48.720 --> 00:58:50.610 you are too hard. 00:59:03.100 --> 00:59:04.190 Bok Yeon. 00:59:06.870 --> 00:59:08.060 Duk Im. 00:59:09.040 --> 00:59:10.600 Why are you crying? 00:59:11.070 --> 00:59:12.260 What happened? 00:59:15.480 --> 00:59:17.540 Master Hong Duk Ro... 00:59:18.350 --> 00:59:19.710 passed away. 00:59:20.520 --> 00:59:21.670 What? 00:59:22.480 --> 00:59:23.680 But... 00:59:24.850 --> 00:59:26.520 I cannot cry... 00:59:26.520 --> 00:59:28.410 in front of Kyung Hee. 00:59:29.930 --> 00:59:33.220 I will just cry here in secret. 00:59:33.560 --> 00:59:35.320 Pretend you did not see me. 01:00:10.400 --> 01:00:11.820 Why are you crying? 01:00:15.100 --> 01:00:16.630 Why are you crying here... 01:00:17.640 --> 01:00:19.260 alone? 01:00:20.510 --> 01:00:22.800 What are your great friends doing? 01:00:25.250 --> 01:00:26.400 Your Majesty. 01:00:27.350 --> 01:00:29.210 What brings you here alone? 01:00:30.520 --> 01:00:31.940 Are your hands okay? 01:00:34.890 --> 01:00:36.310 I am okay. 01:00:39.330 --> 01:00:41.250 Did Royal Noble Consort Hwa harass you again? 01:00:42.730 --> 01:00:44.120 Is that why you cried? 01:00:45.070 --> 01:00:46.630 That is not it. 01:00:49.340 --> 01:00:51.330 You should rather cry because of me. 01:00:54.110 --> 01:00:56.130 You should cry only in front of me. 01:01:00.780 --> 01:01:02.540 When I cannot see you, 01:01:03.790 --> 01:01:05.280 when I do not know you are crying, 01:01:07.520 --> 01:01:08.980 do not cry alone. 01:01:11.330 --> 01:01:12.720 This is an order. 01:01:14.330 --> 01:01:17.920 Your Majesty. It is not because of Royal Noble Consort Hwa. 01:01:21.200 --> 01:01:23.330 I heard Hong Duk Ro died. 01:01:25.910 --> 01:01:27.400 While I was thinking about him, 01:01:28.610 --> 01:01:30.400 I just started crying. 01:01:31.950 --> 01:01:34.870 Everything is changing rapidly. 01:01:37.090 --> 01:01:40.610 Once changed cannot be undone. 01:01:42.190 --> 01:01:43.580 I am not sure why. 01:01:45.560 --> 01:01:47.090 But I just became tearful. 01:01:48.430 --> 01:01:50.490 Is it really impossible to undo? 01:01:51.270 --> 01:01:52.360 I beg your pardon? 01:01:52.970 --> 01:01:54.730 The dead does not come back. 01:01:57.410 --> 01:01:59.060 However, as long as he is alive, 01:02:00.940 --> 01:02:03.100 there will be a chance. 01:02:05.110 --> 01:02:06.500 As long as... 01:02:08.220 --> 01:02:09.710 he is alive in front of me. 01:02:13.920 --> 01:02:15.480 I have a question for you. 01:02:16.930 --> 01:02:18.380 Please go ahead, Your Majesty. 01:02:19.290 --> 01:02:20.450 When I was young, 01:02:21.360 --> 01:02:23.230 I read the forbidden book... 01:02:23.230 --> 01:02:24.860 the Late King forbid. 01:02:26.670 --> 01:02:29.030 Someone ripped the pages in the book... 01:02:30.210 --> 01:02:31.760 and saved my life. 01:02:34.340 --> 01:02:35.870 Were you... 01:02:37.150 --> 01:02:38.370 the young maid? 01:02:43.650 --> 01:02:46.090 - Duk Im. - What difference does it make... 01:02:46.090 --> 01:02:47.850 whether it was me or not? 01:02:49.760 --> 01:02:52.820 Time has passed and everything has changed. 01:02:53.630 --> 01:02:56.090 I am no longer the Crown Prince's maid. 01:02:56.670 --> 01:02:58.800 And you are no longer the Crown Prince... 01:02:58.800 --> 01:03:00.460 whose life is at stake. 01:03:02.300 --> 01:03:04.310 What is the point... 01:03:04.310 --> 01:03:05.960 of talking about the past now? 01:03:08.010 --> 01:03:09.500 It was you. 01:03:12.850 --> 01:03:14.440 It was always you. 01:03:20.990 --> 01:03:22.080 Duk Im. 01:03:24.090 --> 01:03:26.320 I cannot feel bad for you. 01:03:27.230 --> 01:03:28.320 I beg your pardon? 01:03:28.760 --> 01:03:31.090 I did what I had to do as a king. 01:03:32.200 --> 01:03:33.630 So I do not regret it. 01:03:35.470 --> 01:03:37.630 Even if I have to deceive you again, 01:03:39.040 --> 01:03:40.830 even if it hurts you, 01:03:43.780 --> 01:03:45.700 I will do it if I have to. 01:03:47.020 --> 01:03:50.050 I know you will. 01:03:50.050 --> 01:03:51.280 But that does not mean... 01:03:52.220 --> 01:03:54.510 it did not affect me at all. 01:03:56.520 --> 01:03:58.280 Do not take it that way. 01:04:02.900 --> 01:04:04.260 It breaks my heart... 01:04:06.600 --> 01:04:08.190 to see you cry. 01:04:11.470 --> 01:04:13.570 It is unbearable. 01:04:22.680 --> 01:04:23.840 I cannot say... 01:04:25.320 --> 01:04:27.410 I am sorry, 01:04:29.360 --> 01:04:31.250 but I can say something else. 01:04:36.670 --> 01:04:37.890 Thank you. 01:04:42.870 --> 01:04:44.930 For saving my life repeatedly. 01:04:48.010 --> 01:04:50.270 Even when I did not know you, 01:04:52.250 --> 01:04:53.710 you protected me. 01:04:58.120 --> 01:04:59.240 Thank you, 01:05:00.620 --> 01:05:01.750 Duk Im. 01:05:13.150 --> 01:05:14.270 Is it... 01:05:16.450 --> 01:05:18.170 too late? 01:05:21.820 --> 01:05:23.880 Once changed... 01:05:27.130 --> 01:05:29.390 can never be undone? 01:06:18.880 --> 01:06:20.540 I missed you, 01:06:24.920 --> 01:06:26.140 Duk Im. 01:06:41.970 --> 01:06:45.130 I will not lose you ever again. 01:06:45.300 --> 01:06:47.270 I love you. 01:06:47.910 --> 01:06:51.800 Duk Im spent the night with His Majesty. 01:06:52.170 --> 01:06:53.710 Why are you smiling? 01:06:53.710 --> 01:06:56.310 We have become family. 01:06:57.120 --> 01:06:59.250 "Cold North wind is blowing..." 01:06:59.250 --> 01:07:01.450 "and the snow falls heavily." 01:07:01.710 --> 01:07:05.980 Precious people keep leaving us. 01:07:06.330 --> 01:07:09.490 When spring comes, flowers will bloom again.