WEBVTT 00:00:00.200 --> 00:00:01.770 (This program is a work of imagination...) 00:00:01.770 --> 00:00:03.400 (based on historical figures.) 00:00:27.830 --> 00:00:29.020 (Episode 3) 00:00:58.100 --> 00:01:02.390 - Ganggangsullae - Ganggangsullae 00:01:02.500 --> 00:01:06.860 - Ganggangsullae - Ganggangsullae 00:01:07.070 --> 00:01:08.840 What? What is it? 00:01:08.840 --> 00:01:11.240 - Ganggangsullae - Ganggangsullae 00:01:11.240 --> 00:01:13.130 It's gae! 00:01:15.810 --> 00:01:17.540 - Ganggangsullae - Ganggangsullae 00:01:17.780 --> 00:01:19.670 - What is it? - Ganggangsullae 00:01:19.850 --> 00:01:21.120 Keep going. 00:01:21.120 --> 00:01:23.540 Go slow. 00:01:23.750 --> 00:01:25.150 Well done. 00:01:26.190 --> 00:01:27.410 Good job. 00:01:28.530 --> 00:01:31.050 - A tiger? - People must not know. 00:01:31.190 --> 00:01:33.030 No way. We must inform them now. 00:01:33.030 --> 00:01:35.420 What do you think will happen if we do? 00:01:35.730 --> 00:01:38.460 Everyone will be scared and run to the same place. 00:01:38.900 --> 00:01:40.190 To that door. 00:01:42.370 --> 00:01:44.540 The only entrance is that small door, 00:01:44.540 --> 00:01:46.570 but there are 500 court ladies here. 00:01:47.040 --> 00:01:50.140 What would happen if 500 people try to leave all at once? 00:01:51.650 --> 00:01:53.020 What would happen... 00:01:53.020 --> 00:01:55.140 if they step on each other to survive? 00:01:55.750 --> 00:01:57.120 If someone dies or passes out, 00:01:57.120 --> 00:01:58.910 that door will be blocked. 00:02:00.420 --> 00:02:01.750 You need to help me. 00:02:02.060 --> 00:02:05.830 I will make sure everyone gets out safely without getting hurt. 00:02:05.830 --> 00:02:07.720 Do you have an idea? 00:02:07.960 --> 00:02:09.120 I am... 00:02:11.230 --> 00:02:12.760 going to read a book. 00:02:14.000 --> 00:02:15.510 Act like a baby. 00:02:15.510 --> 00:02:18.000 You are a baby. 00:02:22.450 --> 00:02:23.570 Duk Im. 00:02:24.680 --> 00:02:26.540 Will we be able to do it? 00:02:27.280 --> 00:02:28.840 I am scared. 00:02:30.720 --> 00:02:33.080 Not about losing my life, 00:02:34.790 --> 00:02:38.450 but the fact all their lives depend on us. 00:02:39.200 --> 00:02:41.150 I am scared of that responsibility. 00:02:47.800 --> 00:02:49.060 I am scared too. 00:02:54.180 --> 00:02:56.600 I am glad to have you with me. 00:03:13.400 --> 00:03:14.550 Everyone. 00:03:14.870 --> 00:03:17.330 Duk Im is going to read now. 00:03:17.330 --> 00:03:20.340 Gather around. Duk Im is going to read. 00:03:20.340 --> 00:03:23.330 Duk Im is reading. 00:03:23.610 --> 00:03:25.410 She is going to read. 00:03:25.410 --> 00:03:26.970 Let's hurry up. 00:03:29.510 --> 00:03:32.840 What is she doing here? She is supposed to be on night duty. 00:03:34.450 --> 00:03:37.410 Let's sit down. It will be fun. 00:03:39.620 --> 00:03:40.750 Everyone. 00:03:41.460 --> 00:03:44.620 I am going to read you a book now. 00:03:52.300 --> 00:03:56.900 I am going to read you "Tale of Unyeong". 00:03:58.280 --> 00:04:00.630 It is a story about a court lady named Unyeong. 00:04:01.040 --> 00:04:06.440 This court lady falls in love with the person she must not love. 00:04:06.950 --> 00:04:09.340 Oh, my goodness. 00:04:09.620 --> 00:04:12.190 - A love story? - It will be sad. 00:04:12.190 --> 00:04:14.360 That is right. 00:04:14.360 --> 00:04:16.420 But before that, 00:04:17.860 --> 00:04:19.950 we must practice something important. 00:04:20.530 --> 00:04:22.300 We must hurry up, 00:04:22.300 --> 00:04:24.200 so I can read you this book. 00:04:24.200 --> 00:04:25.890 What kind of practice? 00:04:26.170 --> 00:04:29.060 Everyone will line up... 00:04:29.640 --> 00:04:31.560 and go out that door one by one. 00:04:32.080 --> 00:04:33.730 Why do we need to practice that? 00:04:33.980 --> 00:04:36.740 It was an order. Please hurry up. 00:04:37.110 --> 00:04:39.740 Then I can read you this book. 00:04:40.520 --> 00:04:42.310 Please trust and follow me. 00:04:43.620 --> 00:04:46.220 Young maids who became a court lady in the Year of the Ox first. 00:04:46.220 --> 00:04:47.960 - The Year of the Ox? - That is not me. 00:04:47.960 --> 00:04:52.290 Line up and go out that door one by one. 00:04:55.930 --> 00:04:57.860 You became a court lady in the Year of the Ox. 00:04:58.000 --> 00:04:59.790 You too. Go out in a line. 00:05:04.010 --> 00:05:05.200 Next is... 00:05:06.440 --> 00:05:09.050 the young maids who became a court lady in the Year of the Rat. 00:05:10.280 --> 00:05:12.570 Next is the Year of the Pig. 00:05:13.480 --> 00:05:14.840 Duk Im. 00:05:15.120 --> 00:05:17.180 What is going on? 00:05:17.250 --> 00:05:19.310 - You should go out first, my lady. - What? 00:05:20.220 --> 00:05:22.060 - Me? - Yes, you should go out first. 00:05:22.060 --> 00:05:23.550 Help me! 00:05:24.890 --> 00:05:26.420 Help me! 00:05:32.970 --> 00:05:34.130 A tiger! 00:05:34.540 --> 00:05:36.430 A tiger! 00:05:36.570 --> 00:05:38.900 - Get out of the way. - Out of my way. 00:05:39.680 --> 00:05:41.630 - Get out of my way. - Wait. 00:05:55.830 --> 00:05:58.520 The Year of the Dog! 00:06:03.470 --> 00:06:04.860 Let me get out! 00:06:07.540 --> 00:06:10.530 The Year of the Dog! 00:06:10.570 --> 00:06:14.570 - The Year of the Dog! - The Year of the Dog! 00:06:15.010 --> 00:06:16.370 The Year of the Dog! 00:06:19.150 --> 00:06:22.410 Watch your mouth. 00:06:22.790 --> 00:06:25.480 Watch out or your mouth will burn. 00:06:25.690 --> 00:06:28.010 Watch out or your mouth will burn. 00:06:28.460 --> 00:06:29.780 Watch your mouth. 00:06:30.390 --> 00:06:33.750 You wenches! She said the Year of the Dog first! 00:06:33.960 --> 00:06:35.430 The Year of the Dog! 00:06:35.430 --> 00:06:39.190 - The Year of the Dog! - The Year of the Dog! 00:06:39.400 --> 00:06:41.630 - The Year of the Dog! - Slow down. 00:06:41.710 --> 00:06:45.270 - The Year of the Dog! - The Year of the Dog! 00:06:45.340 --> 00:06:46.380 The Year of the Rooster. 00:06:46.380 --> 00:06:48.780 - The Year of the Rooster! - The Year of the Rooster! 00:06:48.780 --> 00:06:50.450 Hurry up. 00:06:50.450 --> 00:06:51.550 The Year of the Rooster. 00:06:51.550 --> 00:06:52.740 The Year of the Dragon. 00:06:53.020 --> 00:06:55.510 - The Year of the Dragon. - The Year of the Dragon. 00:06:57.420 --> 00:06:58.610 One by one. 00:06:59.090 --> 00:07:00.280 Duk Im. 00:07:01.860 --> 00:07:04.460 Seo Eun Bi. What are you doing here? You must get out now. 00:07:04.460 --> 00:07:07.520 Duk Im. The door is stuck. 00:07:07.660 --> 00:07:10.330 Ah Young and Yeon Ju are inside. 00:07:10.330 --> 00:07:12.360 I will go check. You should hurry up. 00:07:23.410 --> 00:07:25.440 Girls. Are you in there? 00:07:33.320 --> 00:07:35.820 - Girls. - Help me. 00:07:42.230 --> 00:07:43.320 Get out of there. 00:07:44.000 --> 00:07:45.940 Is it just you two? Anyone else? 00:07:45.940 --> 00:07:48.030 I do not see Sook Geum. 00:07:48.810 --> 00:07:50.540 I will look for her. You should go first. 00:09:07.980 --> 00:09:09.240 Are you okay? 00:09:10.300 --> 00:09:11.770 Are you not hurt? 00:09:13.270 --> 00:09:15.440 - I am okay. - Can you walk? 00:09:15.870 --> 00:09:17.070 Yes. 00:09:17.140 --> 00:09:19.910 Go that way, and you will be safe. 00:09:20.610 --> 00:09:21.780 Now go. 00:09:58.280 --> 00:09:59.420 Traps? 00:10:00.080 --> 00:10:01.450 They're all in place. 00:10:16.330 --> 00:10:19.470 Let us begin the royal hunting. 00:12:38.710 --> 00:12:41.280 - Don't cry. - Oh, dear. 00:12:45.280 --> 00:12:46.880 - Is everything going to be okay? - I'm worried. 00:12:46.880 --> 00:12:49.550 Goodness, don't worry. 00:13:01.500 --> 00:13:03.730 It's Duk Im. Duk Im! 00:13:07.140 --> 00:13:08.640 Duk Im! 00:13:08.640 --> 00:13:10.010 Duk Im. 00:13:10.140 --> 00:13:11.610 Thank you. 00:13:12.040 --> 00:13:13.240 Duk Im. 00:13:14.240 --> 00:13:15.710 Good job back there. 00:13:16.110 --> 00:13:17.650 We did it. 00:13:17.780 --> 00:13:18.950 Duk Im. 00:13:19.050 --> 00:13:21.480 Goodness, Duk Im. 00:13:24.390 --> 00:13:25.660 My lady. 00:13:49.050 --> 00:13:52.520 The Crown Prince's Lecturer drinks a bucket of water... 00:13:52.580 --> 00:13:54.950 every morning he comes to the palace. 00:13:55.750 --> 00:13:57.320 Is he not coming today? 00:14:00.660 --> 00:14:01.860 Are you okay? 00:14:02.660 --> 00:14:04.060 Are you not hurt? 00:14:05.760 --> 00:14:08.060 I wanted to thank him. 00:14:17.470 --> 00:14:19.340 - Excuse me. - He's here. 00:14:21.580 --> 00:14:22.780 You are... 00:14:23.210 --> 00:14:24.380 Do you know me? 00:14:24.850 --> 00:14:27.920 The other day... No, nothing. 00:14:28.580 --> 00:14:30.390 Did you call me? 00:14:31.490 --> 00:14:34.760 Could I have some water? 00:14:43.630 --> 00:14:44.730 Thank you. 00:14:44.900 --> 00:14:46.040 Master. 00:14:46.370 --> 00:14:49.040 Do you mind if I take a look at that newspaper? 00:14:49.040 --> 00:14:51.620 (The government's newspaper about the news in the Royal Court) 00:14:54.210 --> 00:14:57.080 A tiger showed up in the palace yesterday. 00:14:57.450 --> 00:15:00.750 I know it was caught, but I haven't heard of other news. 00:15:01.020 --> 00:15:02.290 So I'm curious... 00:15:02.590 --> 00:15:05.290 if anyone got hurt in the process. 00:15:05.960 --> 00:15:07.660 I bet you are. 00:15:21.140 --> 00:15:22.810 What is this? 00:15:24.140 --> 00:15:26.240 The Crown Prince and his guards will be punished... 00:15:26.240 --> 00:15:29.210 for hunting the tiger down without His Majesty's permission? 00:15:30.610 --> 00:15:31.810 Is it true? 00:15:32.580 --> 00:15:33.680 Yes. 00:15:34.450 --> 00:15:37.590 Everyone who participated ∂in the hunting... 00:15:39.360 --> 00:15:40.720 will be punished. 00:15:56.710 --> 00:15:58.370 Are you kidding me? 00:15:58.740 --> 00:16:00.540 The tiger showed up right in front of us. 00:16:00.540 --> 00:16:02.880 There was no time to ask His Majesty for permission. 00:16:02.880 --> 00:16:05.750 Or did they have to wait until all the maids were attacked? 00:16:06.080 --> 00:16:07.950 It was probably the correct answer. 00:16:08.850 --> 00:16:11.290 If dozens of people were killed, 00:16:11.490 --> 00:16:14.560 His Majesty would've agreed that it was an emergency situation. 00:16:15.260 --> 00:16:16.660 In that case, 00:16:17.430 --> 00:16:20.160 he would've appreciated them for catching the tiger. 00:16:21.430 --> 00:16:24.730 I would've stopped the Crown Prince had I been there. 00:16:25.170 --> 00:16:29.570 So he could wait until there were a few more casualties. 00:16:31.540 --> 00:16:33.310 Thanks for the water. 00:16:33.910 --> 00:16:35.280 I'll be going now. 00:16:39.250 --> 00:16:40.420 I apologize, 00:16:41.250 --> 00:16:44.020 but have you heard any news about the Crown Prince's Lecturer? 00:16:51.430 --> 00:16:52.730 What did you just say? 00:16:52.730 --> 00:16:56.130 He saved my life last night. 00:16:56.330 --> 00:16:59.500 I had to run away alone without getting to help him. 00:16:59.500 --> 00:17:00.940 And it bothers me. 00:17:01.100 --> 00:17:04.370 I'm worried he might be injured. 00:17:06.210 --> 00:17:07.440 Have you not? 00:17:07.810 --> 00:17:09.510 I'm not sure if the lecturer you know... 00:17:10.280 --> 00:17:13.450 is the same lecturer I know. 00:17:14.480 --> 00:17:16.350 How does that lecturer... 00:17:16.950 --> 00:17:18.190 look like? 00:17:18.620 --> 00:17:20.520 Well, he is... 00:17:21.120 --> 00:17:24.790 about this tall. 00:17:25.130 --> 00:17:26.400 And his looks... 00:17:27.330 --> 00:17:29.670 He always wears a jade hair button. 00:17:30.000 --> 00:17:34.070 He isn't even a high official, but he wears it all the time. 00:17:34.140 --> 00:17:37.870 It makes me think that he'll get in trouble one day. 00:17:39.280 --> 00:17:40.440 Please hold. 00:17:44.850 --> 00:17:45.980 No way. 00:17:52.460 --> 00:17:53.560 I'm sorry. 00:17:54.220 --> 00:17:58.390 I don't think I recognize that lecturer you're curious about. 00:17:59.460 --> 00:18:00.630 I see. 00:18:01.200 --> 00:18:02.430 Goodbye then. 00:18:04.430 --> 00:18:06.140 Thank you, master. 00:18:15.650 --> 00:18:18.010 Your ornament reminds me. 00:18:18.780 --> 00:18:22.690 We had a brief encounter the other day. 00:18:26.120 --> 00:18:28.520 If we happen to run into each other again, 00:18:29.160 --> 00:18:32.860 please let me know what your name is. 00:18:48.080 --> 00:18:51.710 "Please let me know what your name is." 00:18:55.890 --> 00:18:57.090 I shouldn't fall for him. 00:18:57.720 --> 00:18:59.560 No, definitely not. 00:19:05.450 --> 00:19:07.410 Royal hunting is king's hunting. 00:19:08.310 --> 00:19:13.020 Your Majesty is the only one who can do it in Joseon. 00:19:13.860 --> 00:19:15.520 Even if he is the Crown Prince, 00:19:15.520 --> 00:19:18.290 he cannot host a royal hunting without the King's permission. 00:19:18.430 --> 00:19:22.260 This is an insult to the King. 00:19:22.370 --> 00:19:24.860 He is right. 00:19:25.260 --> 00:19:27.400 In a palace with strict rules, 00:19:27.410 --> 00:19:29.700 the Crown Prince mobilized the military as he wanted. 00:19:29.710 --> 00:19:30.930 This is devastating. 00:19:31.500 --> 00:19:34.670 You must impose severe punishment. 00:19:36.420 --> 00:19:39.180 What is your opinion, Second State Councilor? 00:19:39.190 --> 00:19:43.410 It is not easy to catch a tiger, Your Majesty. 00:19:43.890 --> 00:19:47.680 But the Crown Prince did it easily. 00:19:48.890 --> 00:19:54.490 I heard he caught the tiger at once just with one arrow. 00:19:56.170 --> 00:19:59.130 Then this came to my mind. 00:20:00.230 --> 00:20:03.770 If he is capable of catching a tiger that easily, 00:20:06.070 --> 00:20:08.670 he could kill a dragon as well. 00:20:12.180 --> 00:20:13.380 Second State Councilor. 00:20:14.350 --> 00:20:17.480 Why would you say such a horrible thing? 00:20:19.010 --> 00:20:20.920 The Crown Prince is an heir to the throne. 00:20:21.890 --> 00:20:26.460 Baseless slander against him is unforgivable. 00:20:32.610 --> 00:20:35.200 Please forgive me, Your Majesty. 00:20:35.530 --> 00:20:40.900 It was just my honest answer to your question. 00:20:41.650 --> 00:20:42.910 Of course, 00:20:43.380 --> 00:20:46.810 I must have been wrong. 00:20:47.850 --> 00:20:49.040 However, 00:20:49.750 --> 00:20:55.380 other people might misunderstand him like I did. 00:20:57.400 --> 00:21:02.190 In a palace, he mobilized the military... 00:21:02.760 --> 00:21:05.130 without your permission. 00:21:05.870 --> 00:21:08.600 It is unprecedented. 00:21:09.680 --> 00:21:12.870 I do not even know... 00:21:13.270 --> 00:21:17.570 what punishment he should receive. 00:21:31.660 --> 00:21:35.390 Once you drew your sword, you should at least wield it. 00:21:36.560 --> 00:21:40.500 Seeing the Second State Councilor with his plots infuriates me. 00:21:41.370 --> 00:21:43.500 If you were going to withdraw so easily, 00:21:43.610 --> 00:21:45.700 you should have not told him in the first place. 00:21:45.710 --> 00:21:46.800 But... 00:21:47.650 --> 00:21:50.510 what he said scared me too much to hold my ground, Mother. 00:21:50.880 --> 00:21:53.450 He said the one who caught a tiger can catch a dragon as well. 00:21:54.650 --> 00:21:56.150 It means the Crown Prince... 00:21:56.160 --> 00:21:59.520 who has soldiers trained well enough to catch a tiger... 00:21:59.520 --> 00:22:00.850 is capable of plotting treason. 00:22:00.860 --> 00:22:02.820 The Crown Prince did royal hunting. 00:22:03.160 --> 00:22:05.450 He mobilized soldiers in a palace... 00:22:05.460 --> 00:22:07.160 without Father's permission. 00:22:07.720 --> 00:22:10.560 If it is not treason, what is? 00:22:10.560 --> 00:22:14.430 But he can make an excuse that he was trying to stop the tiger. 00:22:16.940 --> 00:22:19.500 Why do you always hesitate like that? 00:22:19.610 --> 00:22:21.600 If I were a man like you, 00:22:21.610 --> 00:22:23.610 I would have already submitted appeals... 00:22:23.620 --> 00:22:25.240 asking for heavy punishment for him. 00:22:27.650 --> 00:22:29.950 Hurry and go to the Second State Councilor. 00:22:30.190 --> 00:22:32.380 Persuade him to depose the Crown Prince... 00:22:32.390 --> 00:22:34.280 using this opportunity. 00:22:36.100 --> 00:22:39.860 Tell him to not hesitate in front of a chance from the sky. 00:22:44.400 --> 00:22:47.800 Did I irritate the Princess? 00:22:48.140 --> 00:22:50.600 Hearing the person of royal birth is mad... 00:22:51.230 --> 00:22:53.700 sends chills down my spine. 00:22:54.710 --> 00:22:58.470 Mother desperately wants deposition of the Crown Prince. 00:22:58.470 --> 00:23:01.840 The Crown Prince is Her Highness' nephew. 00:23:01.980 --> 00:23:05.710 How can an aunt hate her nephew so much? 00:23:05.720 --> 00:23:10.290 I believed we were on the same boat so far. 00:23:10.600 --> 00:23:12.490 Do you have a different opinion? 00:23:12.490 --> 00:23:15.620 Excuse me. What are you talking about? 00:23:15.930 --> 00:23:19.860 Are you saying I am supporting the Crown Prince? 00:23:19.870 --> 00:23:22.600 It seems you do not want to turn against him completely. 00:23:22.610 --> 00:23:24.930 Listen, Royal Secretary. 00:23:25.210 --> 00:23:28.140 If those who are on the same boat distrust each other, 00:23:28.150 --> 00:23:30.740 it will make the boat sink. 00:23:30.970 --> 00:23:33.780 I just want to be careful. 00:23:34.150 --> 00:23:37.210 Rushing things leads to mistakes. 00:23:37.750 --> 00:23:41.580 Do you think it is that easy... 00:23:41.580 --> 00:23:43.720 to claim that this case is treason? 00:23:45.050 --> 00:23:47.320 Different people call it different things. 00:23:48.220 --> 00:23:50.490 The Crown Prince committed a crime... 00:23:50.490 --> 00:23:52.730 of mobilizing the military without the King's permission. 00:23:52.730 --> 00:23:57.530 But if you think about it, it was to stop the tiger and save people. 00:23:57.970 --> 00:24:01.670 In my opinion, we cannot make a strong claim in this case. 00:24:01.950 --> 00:24:05.040 Do you not think the King would think the same way? 00:24:08.240 --> 00:24:10.410 I understand what you mean. 00:24:10.620 --> 00:24:12.980 I will persuade my mother. 00:24:12.980 --> 00:24:14.080 Good. 00:24:14.320 --> 00:24:16.220 You understand me. 00:24:16.630 --> 00:24:19.620 I wish Her Highness could understand me like this as well. 00:24:20.870 --> 00:24:22.390 I will get going then. 00:24:22.400 --> 00:24:23.960 Take care. 00:24:44.280 --> 00:24:46.220 I like that guy. 00:24:47.080 --> 00:24:51.020 Her Highness found a good guy to be her foster son. 00:24:51.430 --> 00:24:54.090 I wondered why she adopted a guy who is not from a noble family, 00:24:54.220 --> 00:24:58.530 a son of a lowly fisher. 00:25:00.210 --> 00:25:04.170 It must be you who recommended him to the Princess. 00:25:06.500 --> 00:25:10.340 Do you also think I am being way too careful? 00:25:11.070 --> 00:25:15.640 But I have bad feelings about defaming the Crown Prince... 00:25:15.650 --> 00:25:18.850 using the recent incident for some reason. 00:25:19.080 --> 00:25:22.580 I feel like I will lose the King's trust. 00:25:23.790 --> 00:25:27.590 You are quiet. Why don't you give me some advice? 00:25:27.790 --> 00:25:29.660 What do you think? 00:25:34.830 --> 00:25:39.400 For now, planting even the smallest seed of doubt in the King's mind... 00:25:41.110 --> 00:25:42.940 would be enough. 00:25:43.880 --> 00:25:48.310 Because it is bound to grow fast. 00:25:52.360 --> 00:25:54.650 You do not need to hurry. 00:25:57.720 --> 00:25:59.990 Let us see how things will roll out. 00:26:09.610 --> 00:26:10.700 Duk Im. 00:26:12.610 --> 00:26:13.770 Duk Im. 00:26:16.110 --> 00:26:17.210 Yes, Your Highness. 00:26:17.220 --> 00:26:19.980 You look tired. Is it hard? 00:26:20.690 --> 00:26:22.980 - No, it is not. - I am sorry. 00:26:23.720 --> 00:26:27.720 We did not have enough time in the first place, but I rushed you more. 00:26:27.860 --> 00:26:31.850 What made you rush, Your Highness? 00:26:34.370 --> 00:26:37.130 I was going to give him the manuscript... 00:26:37.330 --> 00:26:39.330 after Grandfather's portrait is completed. 00:26:40.170 --> 00:26:43.630 But I have a situation and we need to transcribe the book quickly. 00:26:45.230 --> 00:26:46.400 So that I... 00:26:47.970 --> 00:26:51.340 So that she can use the book as an excuse to meet Grandfather. 00:26:52.220 --> 00:26:55.780 He loves this novel. 00:26:56.250 --> 00:27:00.080 I will ask him to forgive my brother when he is in a good mood. 00:27:02.760 --> 00:27:05.980 If His Majesty forgives the Crown Prince, 00:27:06.830 --> 00:27:10.060 will all the people who followed him to hunt the tiger... 00:27:10.370 --> 00:27:12.590 be forgiven as well? 00:27:13.440 --> 00:27:14.930 I am sure it will be the case. 00:27:26.220 --> 00:27:32.410 (He said the deceased wanted...) 00:27:32.420 --> 00:27:33.550 Oh, my. 00:27:34.360 --> 00:27:36.530 It is actually harder to guard the East Palace... 00:27:36.530 --> 00:27:38.380 when the owner is not around. 00:27:39.630 --> 00:27:42.090 There is nothing to do. 00:27:42.400 --> 00:27:46.430 It is so boring. 00:29:00.880 --> 00:29:02.030 Mother. 00:29:02.240 --> 00:29:03.900 You look drawn. 00:29:03.910 --> 00:29:05.800 What brings you here? 00:29:06.180 --> 00:29:08.570 Have some water before we talk. 00:29:11.190 --> 00:29:12.910 I have not... 00:29:13.960 --> 00:29:16.330 been forgiven by the King. 00:29:16.330 --> 00:29:18.180 Do you think I entered here... 00:29:18.260 --> 00:29:20.550 without his permission? 00:29:21.060 --> 00:29:23.460 The King has made sure... 00:29:23.470 --> 00:29:25.490 you are fine. 00:29:53.930 --> 00:29:56.990 Do you think... 00:29:57.730 --> 00:30:00.330 I was careless too? 00:30:00.440 --> 00:30:01.660 I am not sure. 00:30:03.010 --> 00:30:05.230 When I first heard about it, 00:30:05.810 --> 00:30:08.300 only one thought occurred to me. 00:30:09.210 --> 00:30:12.700 Your father would have done the same. 00:30:14.020 --> 00:30:16.740 He would have grabbed his favorite big bow... 00:30:17.390 --> 00:30:19.810 and faced the tiger. 00:30:22.120 --> 00:30:24.770 It would have been nicer if he was born as a military officer... 00:30:25.490 --> 00:30:28.650 and fought tigers. 00:30:28.900 --> 00:30:32.620 Only if he was killed by a tiger's claw. 00:30:40.080 --> 00:30:43.700 The old thoughts only made me cry. 00:30:44.910 --> 00:30:47.310 - Mother. - San. 00:30:53.420 --> 00:30:54.610 I will... 00:30:56.690 --> 00:30:59.250 never lose you. 00:31:12.970 --> 00:31:14.630 ("Tale of Kwak and Jang") 00:31:21.720 --> 00:31:24.710 You should check for typos, Your Highness. 00:31:29.020 --> 00:31:32.050 Did you complete it by yourself? 00:31:35.560 --> 00:31:37.690 Did you stay up to transcribe? 00:31:38.330 --> 00:31:39.690 Why did you do it alone? 00:31:39.700 --> 00:31:41.570 If you told me, I would have helped you. 00:31:41.570 --> 00:31:43.840 She is right. We would have helped you. 00:31:43.840 --> 00:31:45.660 You are not that helpful anyway. 00:31:45.670 --> 00:31:46.900 My goodness. 00:31:47.380 --> 00:31:49.430 There is no typo at all. 00:31:49.810 --> 00:31:52.000 You transcribed it alone? 00:31:52.010 --> 00:31:53.100 Your Highness. 00:31:53.320 --> 00:31:56.270 Can you have an audience with the King now? 00:31:58.150 --> 00:32:01.210 I hope the Crown Prince and everyone who followed him... 00:32:01.390 --> 00:32:03.620 will be forgiven soon. 00:32:05.390 --> 00:32:07.290 Thank you, Duk Im. 00:32:07.400 --> 00:32:08.920 Thank you so much. 00:32:11.100 --> 00:32:14.430 Good. Let's go meet Grandfather now. 00:32:14.570 --> 00:32:18.100 We will offer this to him and beg him to forgive my brother. 00:32:18.240 --> 00:32:20.670 - Does that sound like a good idea? - Yes. 00:32:21.140 --> 00:32:24.370 Duk Im. You should come with us. 00:32:24.610 --> 00:32:26.200 Me, Your Highness? 00:32:27.120 --> 00:32:28.240 What? 00:32:28.720 --> 00:32:32.280 Grandfather will not see us? 00:32:34.190 --> 00:32:37.220 Court Lady Kim. Are you sure you are not mistaken? 00:32:37.290 --> 00:32:40.650 I asked him myself and received his answer. 00:32:41.000 --> 00:32:42.790 My apologies, Your Highness. 00:32:42.800 --> 00:32:44.090 I cannot believe it. 00:32:49.870 --> 00:32:51.960 Do not be disappointed. 00:32:54.380 --> 00:32:56.900 I will not be disappointed or give up. 00:32:59.820 --> 00:33:01.140 Follow me. 00:33:02.750 --> 00:33:03.750 - Your Highness. - Your Highness. 00:33:03.750 --> 00:33:05.400 - Princess Cheongyeon. - Your Highness. 00:33:05.520 --> 00:33:06.650 Princess Cheongyeon. 00:33:06.790 --> 00:33:09.480 ("Tale of Kwak and Jang") 00:33:19.500 --> 00:33:21.830 I was actually bored. 00:33:21.970 --> 00:33:25.470 My palace is becoming vital to have you young ladies. 00:33:25.470 --> 00:33:29.770 I am honored by your welcome, Your Highness. 00:33:34.820 --> 00:33:38.550 I am sorry about this, but we have a request. 00:33:38.550 --> 00:33:41.350 Is it about having an audience with the King? 00:33:42.360 --> 00:33:45.630 I am sorry, but I cannot help you with that. 00:33:45.630 --> 00:33:46.750 Your Highness. 00:33:46.900 --> 00:33:50.400 We only want to give Grandfather the book we transcribed. 00:33:50.400 --> 00:33:54.260 Then you will ask him to forgive the Crown Prince. 00:33:55.740 --> 00:33:59.860 The King did not allow you to enter his palace. 00:34:00.240 --> 00:34:04.570 He is rejecting to hear anything about the Crown Prince. 00:34:06.920 --> 00:34:08.940 If he rejected it, 00:34:09.250 --> 00:34:11.940 even I cannot help you with it. 00:34:12.650 --> 00:34:13.850 Your Highness. 00:34:14.360 --> 00:34:16.510 Please look at that court lady. 00:34:19.590 --> 00:34:22.930 She transcribed a book alone overnight... 00:34:22.930 --> 00:34:25.860 which would take 3 days for 6 people. 00:34:26.170 --> 00:34:29.360 Although no one ordered her, she did it on her own. 00:34:29.970 --> 00:34:33.670 Do you not want to know why? 00:34:35.880 --> 00:34:37.470 Raise your head. 00:34:41.950 --> 00:34:44.040 You completed a book in one day? 00:34:44.520 --> 00:34:47.050 Even if you have the skill, it would not have been easy. 00:34:47.660 --> 00:34:49.110 Why did you do it? 00:34:49.360 --> 00:34:51.620 I dare to answer you since you asked. 00:34:51.890 --> 00:34:53.490 When the tiger incident occurred, 00:34:53.500 --> 00:34:55.990 one young maid lost her life. 00:34:56.200 --> 00:34:59.030 The court ladies collected money for her funeral... 00:34:59.030 --> 00:35:01.460 and sent her family a consolatory payment. 00:35:02.300 --> 00:35:05.610 I believe we did not have any more losses... 00:35:05.610 --> 00:35:07.900 thanks to the Crown Prince. 00:35:08.710 --> 00:35:11.240 You did it to repay the Crown Prince's kindness... 00:35:11.910 --> 00:35:14.010 for protecting you from the tiger? 00:35:14.120 --> 00:35:16.110 Though it is a humble talent, 00:35:16.120 --> 00:35:18.580 I hope it helps. 00:35:19.020 --> 00:35:23.550 Your Highness. Grandfather likes this book so much. 00:35:23.730 --> 00:35:26.590 If we give him this book, 00:35:26.590 --> 00:35:29.420 he might forgive San for our effort. 00:35:29.630 --> 00:35:30.920 Princess Cheongyeon. 00:35:31.230 --> 00:35:32.720 Princess Cheongsun. 00:35:33.370 --> 00:35:36.190 I understand your sincere heart. 00:35:36.570 --> 00:35:41.230 But I cannot allow you to meet the King. 00:35:42.340 --> 00:35:45.450 The King said he will not see you, 00:35:45.450 --> 00:35:47.140 and that is his order. 00:35:47.880 --> 00:35:50.840 I cannot dare to disobey it. 00:35:52.850 --> 00:35:55.350 But that is not the case for her. 00:35:57.590 --> 00:36:01.650 You can have an audience with the King. 00:36:03.030 --> 00:36:07.760 The King never said he will not see you. 00:36:09.800 --> 00:36:11.200 So? 00:36:12.410 --> 00:36:16.230 Will you have an audience with the King? 00:36:16.710 --> 00:36:18.970 Like you said, Your Highness. 00:36:19.480 --> 00:36:24.010 Duk Im. Will you give Grandfather the book for us? 00:36:24.090 --> 00:36:27.710 - I beg your pardon? - And beg him to forgive San. 00:36:28.490 --> 00:36:30.520 Your Highness. I cannot do that. 00:36:30.790 --> 00:36:33.090 I am nothing but a young maid. 00:36:33.090 --> 00:36:35.530 How could I possibly have an audience with the King? 00:36:35.530 --> 00:36:37.460 I beg you. Will you do it? 00:36:40.000 --> 00:36:41.360 What will it be? 00:36:42.900 --> 00:36:45.030 Will you have an audience with the King? 00:36:46.670 --> 00:36:47.830 Or... 00:36:48.510 --> 00:36:50.670 will you do nothing? 00:37:00.360 --> 00:37:01.710 I beg you, Duk Im. 00:37:02.620 --> 00:37:04.020 Goodbye, Your Highness. 00:37:12.270 --> 00:37:14.390 I will meet the King, 00:37:15.970 --> 00:37:17.600 give him this book, 00:37:19.570 --> 00:37:22.630 and beg him to forgive the Crown Prince? 00:37:24.510 --> 00:37:26.700 I must have gone mad. 00:37:27.050 --> 00:37:28.770 Why did I say I will do it? 00:37:34.590 --> 00:37:35.950 How surprising. 00:37:36.930 --> 00:37:39.420 You will have an audience with the King? 00:37:39.530 --> 00:37:42.220 I am sorry I could not tell you in advance. 00:37:43.260 --> 00:37:46.590 It happened unexpectedly. You did not have a chance to. 00:37:47.140 --> 00:37:50.330 I will let the court lady of the King's Palace know. 00:37:50.510 --> 00:37:52.430 Thank you, my lady. 00:37:52.610 --> 00:37:54.700 I am worried about you. 00:37:55.410 --> 00:37:59.780 The Crown Prince was only trying to protect lives. 00:37:59.780 --> 00:38:01.370 But it put him in a tight spot. 00:38:01.950 --> 00:38:05.590 I'd like to beg His Majesty... 00:38:05.590 --> 00:38:07.280 to forgive him myself. 00:38:07.520 --> 00:38:11.750 However, it's beginning to become a conflict between the parties. 00:38:12.290 --> 00:38:14.090 We shouldn't get involved so rashly. 00:38:14.660 --> 00:38:17.320 - I'm aware of it. - You make me... 00:38:18.130 --> 00:38:21.360 proud for being such a brave young maid. 00:38:21.840 --> 00:38:23.460 But I'm worried at the same time. 00:38:24.940 --> 00:38:26.600 Let me give you a piece of advice. 00:38:27.510 --> 00:38:30.700 His Majesty's mood is what's important. 00:38:31.510 --> 00:38:33.400 If he seems to be in a bad mood, 00:38:33.620 --> 00:38:36.670 don't say anything, and just give him the book. 00:38:38.890 --> 00:38:40.410 I won't force you. 00:38:42.660 --> 00:38:44.820 But I do want you to give him the book, 00:38:46.190 --> 00:38:47.750 remain silent, 00:38:48.560 --> 00:38:50.660 and come back safely. 00:38:56.640 --> 00:38:59.960 Wait here. I'll go ask his permission to let you in. 00:39:00.180 --> 00:39:01.470 Yes, my lady. 00:39:09.750 --> 00:39:12.180 - Duk Im? - Bok Yeon. 00:39:12.450 --> 00:39:13.750 What are you doing here? 00:39:13.860 --> 00:39:15.610 I'm here to meet His Majesty. 00:39:16.090 --> 00:39:18.580 - You are? - I'll explain later. 00:39:19.560 --> 00:39:22.300 How is he feeling today? 00:39:22.300 --> 00:39:23.450 Well... 00:39:24.470 --> 00:39:25.690 Hold on. 00:39:36.810 --> 00:39:39.970 He washed his ears. 00:39:40.780 --> 00:39:42.450 What does it mean? 00:39:42.450 --> 00:39:46.040 It means he's in a terrible mood. 00:39:52.430 --> 00:39:53.580 Follow me. 00:39:54.600 --> 00:39:56.390 - Yes. - Not today. 00:39:56.700 --> 00:39:58.790 I'll just give him the book with my mouth shut. 00:39:58.870 --> 00:40:00.160 There's no other way. 00:40:23.360 --> 00:40:26.020 It's the Crown Prince. Act like you didn't see him. 00:40:27.560 --> 00:40:28.890 The Crown Prince? 00:40:29.260 --> 00:40:31.720 I told you not to look at him. Lower your head. 00:40:35.040 --> 00:40:38.030 He looked like the lecturer for a second. 00:40:59.960 --> 00:41:03.800 Your Majesty, the young maid is here... 00:41:03.800 --> 00:41:06.520 on Princess Cheongyeon and Princess Cheongsun's errand. 00:41:06.900 --> 00:41:08.560 Let her in. 00:41:08.970 --> 00:41:10.060 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:41:20.820 --> 00:41:23.320 Greetings, Your Majesty. I am Sung Duk Im, 00:41:23.320 --> 00:41:25.740 the young maid from the East Palace. 00:41:27.090 --> 00:41:29.480 Wait just a moment. 00:41:29.620 --> 00:41:33.050 Let me finish this first. 00:41:33.060 --> 00:41:34.290 Sit down. 00:41:37.670 --> 00:41:38.820 So, 00:41:39.430 --> 00:41:42.360 do you really think this one is the most delicious? 00:41:42.640 --> 00:41:45.260 Yes, in my opinion. 00:41:46.410 --> 00:41:51.200 But your palate is bound to be less sensitive as you age. 00:41:54.220 --> 00:41:57.110 Let her have a taste. 00:42:00.320 --> 00:42:02.450 This is His Majesty's order. 00:42:02.660 --> 00:42:04.520 Try a spoonful each. 00:42:27.780 --> 00:42:28.870 So, 00:42:29.520 --> 00:42:31.580 which one is the most delicious? 00:42:31.920 --> 00:42:33.220 Well... 00:42:33.220 --> 00:42:35.310 Sit closer. 00:42:35.820 --> 00:42:37.850 I can't hear clearly. 00:42:38.090 --> 00:42:39.450 Come now. 00:42:43.800 --> 00:42:44.960 Good. 00:42:50.670 --> 00:42:52.430 And raise your head. 00:42:52.510 --> 00:42:54.430 I need to see your face... 00:42:54.440 --> 00:42:57.840 to be able to hear you clearly. 00:42:58.550 --> 00:42:59.700 So, 00:43:00.950 --> 00:43:02.970 which one is the most delicious? 00:43:05.520 --> 00:43:06.740 This one. 00:43:09.590 --> 00:43:13.580 I knew it. The Jo family's sauce is the most delicious. 00:43:14.800 --> 00:43:16.430 Tell them to send some more of this. 00:43:16.430 --> 00:43:17.860 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:43:19.630 --> 00:43:21.930 Let me see. 00:43:27.240 --> 00:43:29.770 What were you here for? 00:43:30.010 --> 00:43:32.110 Princess Cheongyeon and Princess Cheongsun sent me... 00:43:32.110 --> 00:43:34.840 with a copy of "Tale of Kwak and Jang." 00:43:35.080 --> 00:43:38.280 Oh, "Tale of Kwak and Jang." 00:43:39.590 --> 00:43:42.610 You mean the sequel of "Tale of Hero and Beauty"? 00:43:43.120 --> 00:43:44.130 Yes. 00:43:44.130 --> 00:43:47.150 That novel is quite entertaining. 00:43:47.660 --> 00:43:49.190 All right. 00:43:52.830 --> 00:43:55.290 Let me put on my glasses. 00:43:58.270 --> 00:43:59.630 Let's see. 00:44:03.010 --> 00:44:06.240 Here, try one. 00:44:07.350 --> 00:44:08.510 Now. 00:44:10.350 --> 00:44:12.880 Thank you for your boundless generosity. 00:44:24.900 --> 00:44:25.990 Good. 00:44:26.600 --> 00:44:29.760 I appreciate your hard work. 00:44:30.040 --> 00:44:32.030 You may leave now. 00:44:32.810 --> 00:44:34.100 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:44:39.950 --> 00:44:42.180 What on earth? I only got to eat some rice cake. 00:44:42.180 --> 00:44:43.310 Girl. 00:44:44.190 --> 00:44:47.010 Come here for a second. 00:44:57.430 --> 00:44:59.120 "Sung Duk Im"? 00:44:59.970 --> 00:45:01.090 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:45:01.900 --> 00:45:04.330 Your handwriting is outstanding. 00:45:05.110 --> 00:45:09.570 The parts you transcribed are the easiest to read. 00:45:10.380 --> 00:45:12.150 It is an honor, Your Majesty. 00:45:12.150 --> 00:45:14.910 Bring me a gold coin. 00:45:15.180 --> 00:45:16.440 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:45:29.730 --> 00:45:30.860 Take this. 00:45:37.340 --> 00:45:39.610 Thank you for your boundless generosity. 00:45:39.610 --> 00:45:42.570 Now that I see it, 00:45:43.240 --> 00:45:45.840 you look a bit like my child. 00:45:46.750 --> 00:45:51.040 Do you have a wish? 00:45:52.220 --> 00:45:53.810 Is there anything you want? 00:45:55.360 --> 00:45:57.180 Feel free to tell me. 00:45:57.530 --> 00:46:00.380 It's a once-in-a-lifetime chance... 00:46:00.390 --> 00:46:02.350 to have your king grant your wish. 00:46:06.330 --> 00:46:08.360 If not, you may leave. 00:46:08.570 --> 00:46:11.160 Please forgive the Crown Prince. 00:46:17.550 --> 00:46:18.670 What? 00:46:24.390 --> 00:46:26.610 Forgive the Crown Prince? 00:46:28.820 --> 00:46:30.510 You asked what my wish was. 00:46:31.590 --> 00:46:33.850 I beg you, Your Majesty. 00:46:36.930 --> 00:46:38.890 How long did it take... 00:46:40.170 --> 00:46:41.960 to transcribe this book? 00:46:42.140 --> 00:46:44.700 It took 3 months for 6 people to transcribe it. 00:46:44.710 --> 00:46:47.430 It took 3 months for 6 people? 00:47:03.060 --> 00:47:04.550 Burn them all. 00:47:04.960 --> 00:47:06.550 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:47:10.770 --> 00:47:14.690 The palace has its guards. 00:47:17.340 --> 00:47:20.160 They are to handle... 00:47:20.740 --> 00:47:24.640 unexpected accidents. 00:47:25.250 --> 00:47:28.710 But the Crown Prince neglected them. 00:47:30.750 --> 00:47:32.980 He hunted the tiger down... 00:47:33.290 --> 00:47:36.150 with his personal guards whom he trained himself. 00:47:37.830 --> 00:47:39.680 Why do you think he did it? 00:47:41.630 --> 00:47:43.190 He looked down on them. 00:47:44.570 --> 00:47:46.490 He thought the palace guards... 00:47:47.170 --> 00:47:49.590 were too ignorant and incompetent to handle the crisis properly. 00:47:49.600 --> 00:47:52.430 So he took care of the matter... 00:47:52.440 --> 00:47:55.030 his own competent self. 00:47:56.840 --> 00:48:00.070 He considered the palace guards incompetent, 00:48:00.080 --> 00:48:02.010 the Police Bureau incompetent, 00:48:02.020 --> 00:48:04.340 and everyone in the Five Army Garrisons incompetent. 00:48:05.020 --> 00:48:09.680 Because the incompetent King must have raised incompetent ones. 00:48:10.460 --> 00:48:12.030 He thinks he is the only right one... 00:48:12.660 --> 00:48:16.190 and the only competent one. 00:48:17.030 --> 00:48:21.230 But the king of this country is me, not him. 00:48:25.370 --> 00:48:27.600 If a mere court maid... 00:48:28.310 --> 00:48:30.530 asks for his forgiveness, 00:48:31.080 --> 00:48:34.170 should I forgive him without hesitation? 00:48:35.250 --> 00:48:39.080 There are so many people who disdain me. 00:48:39.350 --> 00:48:41.410 I have committed a mortal sin, Your Majesty. 00:48:41.420 --> 00:48:43.010 Then you should die. 00:48:44.430 --> 00:48:47.180 I am a man of my words. 00:48:48.960 --> 00:48:51.820 I said I would grant you a wish. 00:48:52.030 --> 00:48:55.930 Tell me your wish before you die. 00:48:57.240 --> 00:48:58.360 Right now. 00:49:29.440 --> 00:49:32.100 Thank you for your boundless generosity. 00:49:32.610 --> 00:49:34.270 What do you mean? 00:49:35.280 --> 00:49:38.600 You thank me for taking your life? 00:49:42.220 --> 00:49:46.710 I will never forget your grace to give me this one yang. 00:49:47.090 --> 00:49:50.860 This one-yang coin means a lot to me. 00:49:50.860 --> 00:49:52.380 What does it mean? 00:49:52.690 --> 00:49:57.350 The goal of my life has been to save 100 yang since I entered the palace. 00:49:57.800 --> 00:50:02.490 I was 7 when I came and it took more than 10 years to save 99 yang. 00:50:02.740 --> 00:50:06.200 I finally earned the last one yang thanks to your grace. 00:50:06.410 --> 00:50:08.670 I am just grateful for your generosity. 00:50:11.380 --> 00:50:13.300 Wait, Sung Duk Im. 00:50:14.080 --> 00:50:17.070 Until His Majesty gets curious about your story. 00:50:17.720 --> 00:50:21.180 Be patient and wait. 00:50:21.590 --> 00:50:24.450 Why did you have to save 100 yang? 00:50:26.190 --> 00:50:28.250 It is a long story. 00:50:28.330 --> 00:50:31.860 I do not care. Tell me about it. 00:50:34.900 --> 00:50:37.130 One day when I became seven, 00:50:37.470 --> 00:50:40.130 my mother called me and my older brother. 00:50:41.080 --> 00:50:42.380 "Our family is financially suffering." 00:50:42.380 --> 00:50:45.000 "We cannot live together anymore." 00:50:45.780 --> 00:50:47.670 "One of you can stay here." 00:50:48.320 --> 00:50:51.980 "The other one should go to your father with me." 00:50:53.320 --> 00:50:55.380 I was scared to be left alone. 00:50:56.220 --> 00:51:00.990 I begged my mom to take me instead of my brother. 00:51:01.300 --> 00:51:03.390 She agreed. 00:51:03.760 --> 00:51:07.760 She said it's dangerous for a little girl to live by herself, 00:51:08.170 --> 00:51:11.060 so she will take me instead of my brother. 00:51:11.840 --> 00:51:14.500 My brother got mad at my mom. 00:51:15.180 --> 00:51:17.330 "You cannot take Duk Im." 00:51:17.910 --> 00:51:20.200 "I will never send her away." 00:51:21.250 --> 00:51:24.150 I was thrashing to follow my mom, 00:51:24.150 --> 00:51:26.310 but he did not let go of me. 00:51:27.620 --> 00:51:30.180 Watching the back of my mom leaving me, 00:51:30.660 --> 00:51:32.980 I resented my brother. 00:51:33.190 --> 00:51:35.850 I said I would hate him until I die. 00:51:37.430 --> 00:51:39.790 He said he was sorry to me... 00:51:40.200 --> 00:51:44.160 and promised to protect me no matter what happens. 00:51:45.070 --> 00:51:48.830 After that, I entered the palace to become a court maid. 00:51:49.240 --> 00:51:51.740 I have not seen my brother since then. 00:51:52.480 --> 00:51:54.710 By any chance, 00:51:58.790 --> 00:52:01.080 did your father die? 00:52:03.820 --> 00:52:05.250 And did your mother... 00:52:05.860 --> 00:52:07.720 also die? 00:52:08.930 --> 00:52:10.420 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:52:11.270 --> 00:52:12.960 What is your intention... 00:52:13.600 --> 00:52:16.890 to tell me your story? 00:52:17.500 --> 00:52:19.430 I want to live, Your Majesty. 00:52:19.810 --> 00:52:23.070 I want to live and give my brother... 00:52:23.080 --> 00:52:25.640 the 100 yang I saved in person. 00:52:26.380 --> 00:52:29.180 I want to tell him to take the national examination... 00:52:29.180 --> 00:52:33.640 and do whatever he wants with the money. 00:52:34.720 --> 00:52:37.410 Even though we'll never be able to see our parents again, 00:52:37.730 --> 00:52:42.420 I want to tell my brother that I am happy to see him. 00:52:43.800 --> 00:52:44.920 Your Majesty. 00:52:45.930 --> 00:52:47.120 Please... 00:52:47.900 --> 00:52:49.690 have pity on me... 00:52:50.940 --> 00:52:55.170 - and save my... - I will not kill you. 00:52:55.940 --> 00:52:59.200 I will not kill you. You can stop now. 00:52:59.550 --> 00:53:03.440 I was not going to kill you from the beginning. 00:53:04.080 --> 00:53:08.210 I just wanted to scare a daring young maid a little. 00:53:09.060 --> 00:53:13.380 You resemble my dead daughter a lot. 00:53:14.360 --> 00:53:15.650 You remind me... 00:53:16.400 --> 00:53:18.820 of Princess Hwapyung. 00:53:20.000 --> 00:53:22.790 So how can I kill you? 00:53:23.600 --> 00:53:26.100 Thank you for your boundless generosity. 00:53:26.310 --> 00:53:30.130 Go to Cheongyeon and Cheongsun and tell them... 00:53:30.980 --> 00:53:35.610 not to bother me for something like this ever again. 00:53:37.620 --> 00:53:39.080 Everything in the world... 00:53:39.920 --> 00:53:42.450 has the right time. 00:53:43.460 --> 00:53:47.950 I am looking for the right timing. 00:53:48.630 --> 00:53:49.950 I understand, Your Majesty. 00:53:51.430 --> 00:53:54.890 I am tired. You may go now. 00:53:55.140 --> 00:53:56.260 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:54:55.850 --> 00:54:57.010 Duk Im. 00:54:59.220 --> 00:55:00.410 Duk Im. 00:55:02.290 --> 00:55:03.410 Duk Im. 00:55:03.590 --> 00:55:06.320 Help! Duk Im. 00:55:07.760 --> 00:55:09.420 I will carry her on my back. 00:56:25.170 --> 00:56:26.860 You rascal. 00:56:27.170 --> 00:56:30.000 - I did wrong, Your Majesty. - Stop with your apologies. 00:56:30.610 --> 00:56:34.070 I know you do not mean what you say. 00:56:34.850 --> 00:56:37.370 If the same thing happens again, 00:56:37.750 --> 00:56:40.640 you will do the same thing. 00:56:41.190 --> 00:56:45.450 Why would you run around with a bow? 00:56:46.030 --> 00:56:48.490 There are guards in the palace. 00:56:49.030 --> 00:56:52.590 Did you step up because they were all foolish and incompetent... 00:56:52.600 --> 00:56:54.900 and you were the competent one? 00:56:54.900 --> 00:56:58.260 I had no thoughts. 00:56:58.670 --> 00:57:00.300 I did not even have a chance. 00:57:01.910 --> 00:57:05.700 I led the soldiers to catch the tiger... 00:57:05.910 --> 00:57:07.800 because I had a bow in my hand at the time... 00:57:07.950 --> 00:57:10.840 and reliable followers next to me. 00:57:11.290 --> 00:57:13.040 I had the tiger in front me... 00:57:13.290 --> 00:57:15.510 and people to save. 00:57:16.120 --> 00:57:17.260 That is all. 00:57:17.260 --> 00:57:20.720 See? You do not think you were wrong at all. 00:57:21.300 --> 00:57:23.920 Then why do you ask for forgiveness? 00:57:26.270 --> 00:57:29.560 You don't even know what you have done wrong. 00:57:34.810 --> 00:57:35.930 Look at you. 00:57:36.640 --> 00:57:40.340 Do you know how startled I was? 00:57:41.420 --> 00:57:43.740 I thought my precious grandson... 00:57:43.980 --> 00:57:47.810 was going to get eaten by the tiger. 00:57:50.520 --> 00:57:51.720 San. 00:57:52.630 --> 00:57:56.420 Do not ever do that again. 00:57:57.600 --> 00:57:59.260 If I lose you, 00:58:00.430 --> 00:58:03.230 I will not be able to carry on. 00:58:05.640 --> 00:58:07.700 Look at you. 00:58:18.390 --> 00:58:20.090 Buy pretty shoes. 00:58:20.090 --> 00:58:21.380 Take care, sir. 00:58:23.020 --> 00:58:25.450 Come take a look. 00:58:25.890 --> 00:58:27.730 - Come. - Let me see. 00:58:27.730 --> 00:58:30.890 What is that? It is so nice. 00:58:31.830 --> 00:58:33.220 You should get it. 00:58:43.380 --> 00:58:46.800 Were you not surprised that I called you all of a sudden? 00:58:46.910 --> 00:58:48.540 You made a hassle to call me. 00:58:49.750 --> 00:58:52.480 I called you to have a drink. 00:58:52.820 --> 00:58:54.640 Have you forgotten the prohibition law? 00:58:56.120 --> 00:58:58.320 Will you tell on anyone? 00:58:58.760 --> 00:59:02.190 Look. We are both from the Hongs. 00:59:03.430 --> 00:59:06.260 Let me pour your a drink as an elder member of the family. 00:59:21.650 --> 00:59:24.650 I wonder if you will drink from the glass I poured you. 00:59:24.650 --> 00:59:26.540 Have a guess. 00:59:29.390 --> 00:59:30.680 If you guess it right, 00:59:31.860 --> 00:59:35.650 I will answer the question you have. 00:59:44.200 --> 00:59:46.130 Of course you will drink it. 00:59:46.870 --> 00:59:49.630 You are bold enough to have a glass. 00:59:56.480 --> 00:59:57.810 I won. 00:59:58.190 --> 01:00:01.550 Now tell me. What do I want to know? 01:00:01.720 --> 01:00:04.710 You want to know how far I have gotten. 01:00:05.990 --> 01:00:07.490 I have found the source... 01:00:07.490 --> 01:00:10.050 of the anonymous letter to East Palace. 01:00:11.530 --> 01:00:13.320 Anonymous letter? 01:00:14.630 --> 01:00:16.640 I have never heard of it before. 01:00:16.640 --> 01:00:19.060 Did the East Palace receive such? 01:00:20.240 --> 01:00:23.230 Then you should have notified the King immediately. 01:00:23.440 --> 01:00:27.540 Why did the Crown Prince only watch it? 01:00:29.920 --> 01:00:33.280 Was the anonymous letter... 01:00:33.820 --> 01:00:36.020 about the King's wrath? 01:00:36.020 --> 01:00:38.150 Let me guess what his wrath is. 01:00:39.690 --> 01:00:41.790 The crown prince who died in 1762. 01:00:43.500 --> 01:00:44.890 The King... 01:00:45.900 --> 01:00:49.490 wants to forget the crown prince's death for good. 01:00:50.800 --> 01:00:52.960 If he is reminded of it, 01:00:54.440 --> 01:00:57.530 who would be in trouble? 01:00:58.910 --> 01:01:01.150 Will finding the source of the anonymous letter... 01:01:01.150 --> 01:01:04.370 benefit the Crown Prince? 01:01:06.450 --> 01:01:11.160 So you should persuade the Crown Prince. 01:01:11.160 --> 01:01:14.550 He should let go of what happened in the past. 01:01:15.430 --> 01:01:18.730 What happened in 1762 is not my fault. 01:01:18.730 --> 01:01:22.000 What happened then is not your fault. 01:01:22.000 --> 01:01:25.760 That is right. Now we are speaking the same language. 01:01:28.310 --> 01:01:31.940 You do not have what it takes to kill a Crown Prince. 01:01:33.480 --> 01:01:35.940 Unless you are someone's pawn. 01:01:37.820 --> 01:01:40.640 If you are not thinking about killing me here, 01:01:43.120 --> 01:01:44.750 I will get going now. 01:01:56.640 --> 01:01:59.960 I finally remember your mother's face. 01:02:00.910 --> 01:02:02.410 After losing her husband, 01:02:02.410 --> 01:02:05.110 she begged everyone in the town... 01:02:05.110 --> 01:02:08.070 to feed her young children. 01:02:08.820 --> 01:02:10.350 I am certain everyone in the Hong family... 01:02:10.350 --> 01:02:13.480 remembers your mother's face. 01:02:15.890 --> 01:02:18.950 What did I do when she came to my house? 01:02:19.460 --> 01:02:23.090 I am certain I gave her a sack of rice at least. 01:02:24.100 --> 01:02:26.890 Has it been that long enough for you to forget already? 01:02:27.870 --> 01:02:31.060 I am certain you were there too. 01:02:37.480 --> 01:02:40.640 Of course I remember what happened on that day clearly. 01:02:42.320 --> 01:02:45.740 That day, when you saw my sister, you said, 01:02:47.490 --> 01:02:49.110 "If you raise her well..." 01:02:50.190 --> 01:02:52.360 "and send her off to an old man as his second wife," 01:02:52.360 --> 01:02:54.580 "she would not have to worry about food." 01:02:56.860 --> 01:02:58.390 "When she gets bigger," 01:02:59.370 --> 01:03:01.620 "I will look for someone looking for his second wife." 01:03:02.670 --> 01:03:03.960 I have always... 01:03:04.800 --> 01:03:08.630 planned to make her stand in a shining and honorable spot. 01:03:09.480 --> 01:03:12.870 I was quite disappointed in what you said. 01:03:14.850 --> 01:03:17.870 "A shining and honorable spot"? 01:03:18.250 --> 01:03:22.520 Are you thinking about sending your sister to the Crown Prince? 01:03:22.520 --> 01:03:25.150 My sister is only a child. 01:03:25.630 --> 01:03:26.780 However, 01:03:28.330 --> 01:03:31.390 by the time the new sun rises in the east sky, 01:03:32.270 --> 01:03:34.200 she will be a woman. 01:03:34.200 --> 01:03:37.390 Look at you. How ambitious. 01:03:38.070 --> 01:03:39.230 So, 01:03:40.570 --> 01:03:44.500 you do not plan to unite with me? 01:03:44.610 --> 01:03:46.400 We are both Hongs. 01:03:47.250 --> 01:03:49.140 We are family. 01:03:49.620 --> 01:03:52.650 If you plan to unite with me, 01:03:52.650 --> 01:03:54.410 inform me any time. 01:03:55.260 --> 01:03:57.110 If you become my subordinate, 01:03:58.460 --> 01:04:00.120 I will take good care of you. 01:04:05.570 --> 01:04:06.890 I will be off now. 01:05:56.040 --> 01:05:57.270 My lady. 01:05:58.580 --> 01:05:59.700 My lady. 01:06:00.980 --> 01:06:03.210 Did the King really forgive the Crown Prince? 01:06:03.320 --> 01:06:04.810 - Yes. - Then... 01:06:05.490 --> 01:06:06.610 Never mind. 01:06:11.520 --> 01:06:12.750 Gosh! 01:06:58.100 --> 01:07:00.560 The Crown Prince was forgiven, 01:07:01.140 --> 01:07:04.300 so the lecturer should be safe too. 01:07:22.530 --> 01:07:23.820 Duk Im. 01:07:26.200 --> 01:07:27.320 Your... 01:07:30.170 --> 01:07:31.560 I'm so sorry. 01:07:31.940 --> 01:07:34.190 You almost got into huge trouble at the King's Palace. 01:07:34.310 --> 01:07:39.040 Sometimes, I forget the fact that my grandpa is the King. 01:07:39.580 --> 01:07:42.710 He's just a sweet grandpa to me. 01:07:43.280 --> 01:07:44.640 I'm so sorry. 01:07:45.050 --> 01:07:46.580 You must've been frightened. 01:07:50.960 --> 01:07:53.380 I am the Crown Prince's maid. 01:07:53.560 --> 01:07:57.400 I did what I had to do for my master. 01:07:57.400 --> 01:08:01.160 Thank you so much for saying that. 01:08:02.570 --> 01:08:03.860 However, 01:08:04.640 --> 01:08:07.210 "Tale of Kwak and Jang" was all burned to ashes. 01:08:07.210 --> 01:08:08.970 Don't mind those mere books. 01:08:09.010 --> 01:08:11.070 We can transcribe it together again. 01:08:11.850 --> 01:08:14.600 Then... 01:08:15.050 --> 01:08:16.810 about the transcription fee... 01:08:18.020 --> 01:08:20.140 You'll have to transcribe the book again... 01:08:22.820 --> 01:08:24.190 Will this be enough for the job? 01:08:26.630 --> 01:08:28.580 Thank you so much, Your Highness. 01:08:33.300 --> 01:08:35.260 I hear you will soon be an official maid. 01:08:35.400 --> 01:08:36.770 When is the ceremony? 01:08:36.770 --> 01:08:38.770 The date isn't fixed yet. 01:08:38.770 --> 01:08:41.330 But the Queen will make a decision soon. 01:08:43.140 --> 01:08:44.270 It's my brother. 01:08:46.180 --> 01:08:47.800 San! 01:08:54.790 --> 01:08:56.180 Princess Cheongyeon? 01:08:57.520 --> 01:08:59.360 You frequent the palace too often. 01:08:59.360 --> 01:09:00.860 Oh, please. 01:09:00.860 --> 01:09:02.950 Aren't you glad to meet your sister? 01:09:04.460 --> 01:09:06.360 The palace is full of conflicts. 01:09:07.200 --> 01:09:10.760 It's not good to come here at all. 01:09:11.800 --> 01:09:13.000 Oh, right. 01:09:13.940 --> 01:09:16.970 This girl will be your court lady soon. 01:09:17.040 --> 01:09:18.970 Her name is Duk Im. 01:09:29.260 --> 01:09:31.790 - A folding fan. - Excuse me, Your Highness? 01:09:31.790 --> 01:09:34.430 - A folding fan. - Sure. Do you have a folding fan? 01:09:34.430 --> 01:09:35.950 He seems to be feeling hot. 01:09:38.400 --> 01:09:40.960 Brother, are you feeling hot? 01:09:47.470 --> 01:09:48.600 You should leave now. 01:09:48.710 --> 01:09:50.800 Give Duk Im a glance. 01:09:54.210 --> 01:09:55.850 She begged our grandpa... 01:09:55.850 --> 01:09:59.610 to forgive you on my behalf. 01:10:00.750 --> 01:10:04.210 I'm busy right now, so maybe later... 01:11:03.050 --> 01:11:04.880 I have work piled up. 01:11:04.880 --> 01:11:06.680 Anyway, stop bothering me. 01:11:07.220 --> 01:11:09.810 What a liar. Why did he have to fool me? 01:11:09.820 --> 01:11:10.910 So annoying. 01:11:11.220 --> 01:11:14.690 The Crown Prince's maid can't refuse to work at the East Palace. 01:11:14.690 --> 01:11:17.000 You will be serving His Highness. 01:11:17.000 --> 01:11:19.700 A servant shouldn't be thinking anything, 01:11:19.700 --> 01:11:22.460 but why do I keep having so many thoughts? 01:11:22.800 --> 01:11:26.310 Report to me about everything that happens to the Crown Prince. 01:11:26.310 --> 01:11:29.380 Is she the one who begged His Majesty... 01:11:29.380 --> 01:11:30.590 to forgive the Crown Prince? 01:11:30.640 --> 01:11:33.610 Nothing happened between you and me. 01:11:33.610 --> 01:11:35.970 Don't ever let me see you again.