WEBVTT 00:00:00.390 --> 00:00:01.430 (This program is a work of imagination...) 00:00:01.430 --> 00:00:02.430 (based on historical figures.) 00:00:02.430 --> 00:00:03.590 (It may include fictitious details and psychological descriptions.) 00:00:14.570 --> 00:00:16.230 I missed you, 00:00:20.050 --> 00:00:21.270 Duk Im. 00:00:29.040 --> 00:00:31.040 Will you come if I ask you to? 00:00:31.880 --> 00:00:33.410 If it is your command, 00:00:34.280 --> 00:00:35.640 I must do so. 00:00:36.650 --> 00:00:39.040 Are you willing to come by yourself? 00:00:39.360 --> 00:00:40.780 Perhaps. 00:00:43.090 --> 00:00:45.780 Perhaps, I want to do so. 00:00:49.000 --> 00:00:50.720 However, 00:00:52.840 --> 00:00:55.160 I would rather keep my position. 00:00:57.170 --> 00:00:58.960 I knew you would say that. 00:01:27.270 --> 00:01:29.860 Queen Dowager awaits. 00:01:49.290 --> 00:01:50.720 I did not expect you... 00:01:51.330 --> 00:01:53.250 to come and see me so late at night. 00:01:53.260 --> 00:01:55.050 I bore the shame to come... 00:01:55.160 --> 00:01:57.230 as I had a question for you. 00:01:57.230 --> 00:01:59.560 What was so urgent? 00:02:01.670 --> 00:02:05.630 I am a royal concubine. 00:02:06.610 --> 00:02:08.330 If I do not give birth, 00:02:09.080 --> 00:02:11.000 I am useless. 00:02:12.780 --> 00:02:15.170 I will be miserably abandoned. 00:02:16.890 --> 00:02:20.680 Your Highness is the only one... 00:02:20.790 --> 00:02:22.480 who can help me. 00:02:26.300 --> 00:02:27.890 I beg you. 00:02:28.930 --> 00:02:31.720 Please help me. 00:02:45.010 --> 00:02:46.410 When you cry, 00:02:47.880 --> 00:02:49.480 it breaks my heart... 00:02:51.720 --> 00:02:53.750 to an unbearable extent. 00:02:55.790 --> 00:02:57.450 I missed you, 00:03:04.770 --> 00:03:05.960 Duk Im. 00:03:08.340 --> 00:03:09.560 Shik. 00:03:16.010 --> 00:03:17.940 (Episode 16) 00:03:22.650 --> 00:03:24.640 It has been so long since you were on vacation. 00:03:25.020 --> 00:03:27.350 Would it not be a waste to spend it with your brother? 00:03:27.790 --> 00:03:29.450 Do not say that. 00:03:29.660 --> 00:03:31.750 You have no idea how I longed for this day. 00:03:40.240 --> 00:03:41.390 Here. 00:03:42.870 --> 00:03:44.030 This is... 00:03:44.210 --> 00:03:45.610 (Letter of Acceptance) 00:03:45.610 --> 00:03:47.170 I have passed the exam. 00:03:48.210 --> 00:03:50.070 I am assigned to the Royal Guard Bureau. 00:03:50.610 --> 00:03:54.210 You have become a military officer just like our father. 00:03:55.420 --> 00:03:56.910 It is all thanks to you. 00:03:58.450 --> 00:03:59.950 Thank you, Duk Im. 00:04:05.960 --> 00:04:08.020 No. Thank you. 00:04:08.730 --> 00:04:11.520 I've been waiting for this day to come. 00:04:14.370 --> 00:04:15.860 Do you want anything else? 00:04:17.270 --> 00:04:18.530 Check out this one too. 00:04:18.810 --> 00:04:20.570 Should I look at one more? 00:04:23.110 --> 00:04:25.070 No. How about this one? 00:04:28.620 --> 00:04:29.810 Your Highness. 00:04:30.650 --> 00:04:33.310 I come with a message from Queen Dowager. 00:04:34.560 --> 00:04:37.330 Her older brother, Kim Ki Ju, 00:04:37.330 --> 00:04:39.550 has become ill. 00:04:40.800 --> 00:04:43.190 This was a direct message, 00:04:43.730 --> 00:04:46.740 and it seemed very earnest. 00:04:46.740 --> 00:04:48.430 I ask you to consider... 00:04:48.570 --> 00:04:51.610 ending Kim Ki Ju's exile. 00:04:51.610 --> 00:04:52.930 Regarding this matter, 00:04:53.810 --> 00:04:56.440 I will meet her in person... 00:04:57.150 --> 00:04:58.780 and tell her my decision. 00:04:58.780 --> 00:04:59.910 Your Majesty, 00:05:00.550 --> 00:05:03.340 please share your decision with us. 00:05:03.850 --> 00:05:07.510 By any chance, are you planning to... 00:05:08.090 --> 00:05:10.720 ignore Queen Dowager's desperate request? 00:05:11.790 --> 00:05:14.400 You must tend Her Highness... 00:05:14.400 --> 00:05:17.190 with filial piety. 00:05:17.900 --> 00:05:19.060 Second drafter. 00:05:20.470 --> 00:05:21.690 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:05:21.700 --> 00:05:25.430 Are you familiar with this phrase? 00:05:27.880 --> 00:05:29.230 "Bulgageum," 00:05:30.250 --> 00:05:31.600 "Bulgawon." 00:05:33.950 --> 00:05:36.010 It means not to keep it too close... 00:05:36.720 --> 00:05:38.640 or too far. 00:05:41.690 --> 00:05:44.020 I hope you understand... 00:05:44.790 --> 00:05:47.150 why I am saying this. 00:05:49.000 --> 00:05:52.760 I will be deeply disappointed if you cannot understand. 00:05:57.610 --> 00:05:59.630 Let us discuss the next agenda. 00:06:12.720 --> 00:06:15.480 There are things you cannot undo in this world. 00:06:16.660 --> 00:06:18.180 Once you hurt a person's feelings, 00:06:19.290 --> 00:06:21.890 it is difficult to change it. 00:06:22.730 --> 00:06:23.920 Your Majesty. 00:06:25.430 --> 00:06:27.330 If my brother passes away, 00:06:27.770 --> 00:06:30.030 I will resent you. 00:06:34.110 --> 00:06:36.100 I will send the royal physician to the place of exile... 00:06:36.680 --> 00:06:39.180 and treat Kim Ki Ju's illness. 00:06:39.180 --> 00:06:40.510 Can you not at least... 00:06:41.750 --> 00:06:44.380 trust me just once? 00:06:45.920 --> 00:06:47.780 I believed Hong Duk Ro. 00:06:50.130 --> 00:06:52.320 Despite knowing what the result would be, 00:06:53.760 --> 00:06:56.490 I believed him because I wished to so much. 00:06:57.700 --> 00:07:00.790 I do not want to make the same mistake. 00:07:04.470 --> 00:07:07.070 Your older brother is the Noron leader. 00:07:08.240 --> 00:07:10.400 If he were to return to the capital, 00:07:10.780 --> 00:07:13.680 he will ruin the policy of impartiality I am trying to push. 00:07:13.680 --> 00:07:16.070 (To appoint officials equally from all political factions) 00:07:16.750 --> 00:07:18.780 I do not wish for that to happen. 00:07:19.560 --> 00:07:21.150 I do hope that... 00:07:22.190 --> 00:07:24.450 nothing happens to my brother. 00:07:25.130 --> 00:07:29.020 I truly and sincerely hope so. 00:07:29.970 --> 00:07:31.290 For me... 00:07:32.600 --> 00:07:34.130 and for you. 00:07:41.640 --> 00:07:44.280 At 8pm tonight, visit Royal Noble Consort Hwa. 00:07:44.280 --> 00:07:45.370 (The 21st period of the day) 00:07:47.650 --> 00:07:49.880 I do not say this for your own good. 00:07:50.550 --> 00:07:52.380 It is for someone else's sake. 00:07:53.490 --> 00:07:55.210 It is for a child... 00:07:55.860 --> 00:07:57.280 I once cherished, 00:07:58.260 --> 00:07:59.890 and still do. 00:08:06.030 --> 00:08:08.060 "The emperor thought and said," 00:08:08.570 --> 00:08:09.910 "if Pyeong Guk is a woman," 00:08:09.910 --> 00:08:13.270 "how did he manage to go to war and destroy the enemy?" 00:08:14.010 --> 00:08:17.080 "Pyeong Guk's face is pale," 00:08:17.080 --> 00:08:18.600 "and he is frail," 00:08:19.680 --> 00:08:21.310 "so that is suspicious." 00:08:21.520 --> 00:08:23.710 Why are you not mine? 00:08:27.090 --> 00:08:28.380 Why are you not? 00:08:31.260 --> 00:08:34.020 I could not take what belonged to His Majesty. 00:08:35.800 --> 00:08:37.760 But you are Royal Noble Consort Hwa's. 00:08:44.770 --> 00:08:46.430 Work for me, Duk Im. 00:08:47.780 --> 00:08:49.840 The loyalty with which you served His Majesty. 00:08:50.410 --> 00:08:51.670 Give it to me. 00:08:52.180 --> 00:08:53.510 I will be a better master... 00:08:53.880 --> 00:08:55.710 than Royal Noble Consort Hwa. 00:08:56.690 --> 00:08:58.380 I apologize, Your Highness. 00:08:59.090 --> 00:09:02.510 My answer is the same as before. 00:09:21.610 --> 00:09:24.240 Before, my intention was to use you. 00:09:25.480 --> 00:09:28.540 I knew you were special to His Majesty. 00:09:29.690 --> 00:09:33.380 So I tried to do whatever I could to obtain you. 00:09:36.560 --> 00:09:38.620 You must have known that. 00:09:45.400 --> 00:09:47.030 But not anymore. 00:09:48.270 --> 00:09:50.430 You are good enough on your own. 00:09:51.710 --> 00:09:52.860 I just... 00:09:54.240 --> 00:09:56.940 need a friend to keep close to help me... 00:09:57.910 --> 00:10:00.010 get through the long, lonely days in the Palace. 00:10:03.390 --> 00:10:07.610 You ask too much of me when you ask me to be your friend. 00:10:09.490 --> 00:10:13.220 Please show mercy and forgive me for refusing. 00:10:15.100 --> 00:10:16.190 You do not... 00:10:17.930 --> 00:10:19.560 wish for that? 00:10:21.140 --> 00:10:22.590 I apologize. 00:10:28.640 --> 00:10:29.870 What a pity. 00:10:31.050 --> 00:10:33.970 I liked the sound of your voice when you read to me. 00:10:43.330 --> 00:10:44.780 What a great pity. 00:10:56.070 --> 00:10:57.330 What are you doing? 00:10:57.840 --> 00:10:59.570 What is this about? 00:10:59.570 --> 00:11:01.670 We are only doing as we were told. 00:11:01.840 --> 00:11:04.300 Who told you to do this to me? 00:11:07.280 --> 00:11:11.040 Royal Noble Consort Hwa. Why are you treating me like this? 00:11:11.220 --> 00:11:13.810 I am an officially appointed court lady. 00:11:14.060 --> 00:11:16.090 If you believe I am guilty of something, 00:11:16.090 --> 00:11:18.120 instead of punishing me yourself, 00:11:18.290 --> 00:11:19.990 call the inspector court lady. 00:11:20.260 --> 00:11:23.590 This will be the only time you can speak so freely. 00:11:27.070 --> 00:11:28.100 Follow me. 00:11:28.100 --> 00:11:29.460 - Yes, Your Highness. - Yes, Your Highness. 00:11:36.410 --> 00:11:39.640 How about you visit the National Academy in person? 00:11:40.250 --> 00:11:41.450 You can prevent the protest... 00:11:41.450 --> 00:11:44.290 and take the time to commend the scholars. 00:11:44.290 --> 00:11:47.660 You might find the person you need to send to Gyujanggak Library. 00:11:47.660 --> 00:11:49.610 I do not have much time, 00:11:50.130 --> 00:11:51.420 but I will consider that. 00:12:08.940 --> 00:12:10.040 Your Majesty. 00:12:12.080 --> 00:12:13.170 Your Majesty. 00:12:14.450 --> 00:12:15.540 Your Majesty? 00:12:16.650 --> 00:12:17.980 It is time. 00:12:23.260 --> 00:12:26.790 You told us to remind you when it is 8pm. 00:12:31.170 --> 00:12:33.230 I have a lot to do. 00:12:33.600 --> 00:12:34.690 Right. 00:12:53.220 --> 00:12:55.180 I apologize, Your Majesty. 00:12:55.690 --> 00:12:57.320 I did not expect your visit, 00:12:57.460 --> 00:12:59.680 and I was not prepared. 00:13:00.060 --> 00:13:02.090 It is only natural as I did not alert you. 00:13:02.200 --> 00:13:03.690 Do not mind that. 00:13:04.430 --> 00:13:05.520 Your Majesty. 00:13:06.370 --> 00:13:09.330 The truth is, the Queen Dowager is here. 00:13:12.110 --> 00:13:13.700 The Queen Dowager? 00:13:35.560 --> 00:13:37.160 Welcome, Your Majesty. 00:13:38.500 --> 00:13:41.030 Why is Sung Duk Im sitting here like that? 00:13:43.070 --> 00:13:45.360 It looks like you were interrogating her. 00:13:45.810 --> 00:13:47.070 You are right. 00:13:47.740 --> 00:13:50.070 I was just about to question her. 00:13:54.950 --> 00:13:56.710 What are the charges? 00:14:02.590 --> 00:14:05.790 They say she had relations with a man. 00:14:05.790 --> 00:14:08.220 (To sleep with a man one is not married to.) 00:14:10.670 --> 00:14:12.360 Is there proof? 00:14:13.570 --> 00:14:16.030 If you are defaming her without any... 00:14:16.100 --> 00:14:18.410 - Royal Noble Consort Hwa. - Yes, Your Highness. 00:14:18.410 --> 00:14:20.330 Show His Majesty the proof. 00:14:20.710 --> 00:14:21.800 I will. 00:14:51.870 --> 00:14:53.100 Is it true that... 00:14:53.340 --> 00:14:56.530 you got this from a guard at the Royal Guard Bureau? 00:14:57.450 --> 00:14:58.940 Yes, Your Highness. 00:15:00.380 --> 00:15:04.780 Sung Duk Im had been meeting that man regularly. 00:15:06.290 --> 00:15:08.920 Whenever she received precious foods or medicinal herbs, 00:15:08.920 --> 00:15:11.120 she gave it to that man, 00:15:11.260 --> 00:15:15.490 and on her days off, they met alone outside the Palace. 00:15:16.670 --> 00:15:17.920 Is that true? 00:15:19.530 --> 00:15:20.930 It is. 00:15:21.440 --> 00:15:23.730 You are admitting to... 00:15:24.240 --> 00:15:25.660 meeting a guard in private? 00:15:26.240 --> 00:15:27.240 Yes. 00:15:27.240 --> 00:15:29.670 You even exchanged gifts and letters? 00:15:31.780 --> 00:15:32.870 Yes. 00:15:33.650 --> 00:15:35.450 If you forgot your duty as a court lady... 00:15:35.450 --> 00:15:37.640 and associated with a man, 00:15:38.120 --> 00:15:39.880 the penalty for that is death. 00:15:41.490 --> 00:15:42.650 Your Highness. 00:15:43.360 --> 00:15:45.050 What is the matter, Your Majesty? 00:15:46.290 --> 00:15:49.150 Do you have something to say? 00:15:53.670 --> 00:15:55.790 His Majesty and I must speak. 00:15:55.970 --> 00:15:57.630 You can all leave us. 00:15:57.710 --> 00:15:58.800 - I will, Your Highness. - I will, Your Highness. 00:16:23.800 --> 00:16:27.590 Your Majesty. I told you before. 00:16:28.600 --> 00:16:31.460 That it is not wrong to want something. 00:16:32.070 --> 00:16:35.900 Now you are King and you can afford to be a little greedy. 00:16:38.580 --> 00:16:40.670 Ask me for what you want. 00:16:41.250 --> 00:16:43.040 Take what it is you want. 00:16:44.120 --> 00:16:46.880 I can see that you desperately desire it. 00:16:59.100 --> 00:17:00.530 She had relations with a man? 00:17:01.470 --> 00:17:04.840 And Duk Im is being interrogated because of that? 00:17:04.840 --> 00:17:06.610 What do we do, my lady? 00:17:06.610 --> 00:17:09.970 I think Royal Noble Consort Hwa is deliberately framing her. 00:17:10.010 --> 00:17:11.180 Who is the man? 00:17:11.180 --> 00:17:13.880 A guard who recently passed the military examination. 00:17:13.880 --> 00:17:16.940 - A guard? - Apparently, there is proof. 00:17:16.990 --> 00:17:18.790 They believe she helped him pass the exam with the money... 00:17:18.790 --> 00:17:20.620 she earned from her transcriptions. 00:17:20.620 --> 00:17:23.410 - What? - That is a groundless rumor. 00:17:24.430 --> 00:17:26.530 Duk Im helped a man pass the military exam... 00:17:26.530 --> 00:17:28.390 with the money she earned? 00:17:32.400 --> 00:17:34.790 I have to go. 00:17:34.800 --> 00:17:36.030 There is someone I must meet. 00:17:36.040 --> 00:17:37.170 - Pardon? - But... 00:17:37.170 --> 00:17:39.470 - My lady! - Are you going to see His Majesty? 00:17:39.470 --> 00:17:41.030 - My lady! - Where are you going? 00:17:42.780 --> 00:17:44.370 What will you do? 00:17:45.850 --> 00:17:47.640 Will you... 00:17:48.550 --> 00:17:50.140 join hands with me? 00:17:50.920 --> 00:17:52.280 I must decline. 00:17:55.190 --> 00:17:56.920 If I succumb to my personal feelings... 00:17:57.890 --> 00:18:01.050 and go against the rules to save her, 00:18:03.360 --> 00:18:05.460 I will be too ashamed to face them. 00:18:05.670 --> 00:18:06.770 "Them"? 00:18:06.770 --> 00:18:08.530 Those who did not give in to temptations... 00:18:09.640 --> 00:18:11.160 and maintained chastity. 00:18:13.040 --> 00:18:15.800 The court ladies who devoted their lives to the Royal Court. 00:18:17.980 --> 00:18:19.670 I cannot be a king... 00:18:20.250 --> 00:18:22.240 who is too ashamed to stand before them. 00:18:25.420 --> 00:18:27.550 I am impressed, Your Majesty. 00:18:27.990 --> 00:18:29.880 You truly are a sage king. 00:18:31.690 --> 00:18:33.380 However, did you know... 00:18:34.830 --> 00:18:38.690 that no woman likes a heartless man? 00:18:39.830 --> 00:18:42.360 I thought you truly cherished her. 00:18:43.300 --> 00:18:45.660 But you do not care if she dies? 00:18:45.710 --> 00:18:46.860 I do not believe... 00:18:47.640 --> 00:18:50.640 that she engaged herself in such relations. 00:18:50.980 --> 00:18:52.810 She would never do such a thing. 00:18:52.810 --> 00:18:54.670 You are too naive. 00:18:56.180 --> 00:18:58.110 Do you truly believe... 00:18:58.190 --> 00:19:00.910 that the 700 court ladies will only fancy you, 00:19:01.120 --> 00:19:03.280 and no one else? 00:19:03.460 --> 00:19:04.780 She may have... 00:19:08.230 --> 00:19:10.520 She may have developed feelings for that man. 00:19:11.570 --> 00:19:13.490 No king is powerful enough... 00:19:14.470 --> 00:19:16.970 to govern others' emotions. 00:19:16.970 --> 00:19:19.660 So if they developed feelings for each other but did nothing else, 00:19:19.910 --> 00:19:21.870 you will turn a blind eye to it? 00:19:23.580 --> 00:19:25.840 You see, I think differently. 00:19:26.750 --> 00:19:29.510 The one I gave my heart to should only think about me. 00:19:30.590 --> 00:19:32.940 No matter how much I love something, 00:19:33.450 --> 00:19:35.350 if it cannot be solely mine, 00:19:36.360 --> 00:19:38.520 I would much rather destroy it... 00:19:39.760 --> 00:19:41.290 because it upsets me. 00:19:43.300 --> 00:19:45.660 In any case, I understand your decision. 00:19:46.470 --> 00:19:47.990 A king... 00:19:48.670 --> 00:19:51.260 cannot even save a mere court lady. 00:19:53.110 --> 00:19:55.130 Then just sit back and watch... 00:19:55.680 --> 00:19:57.340 as she faces her demise. 00:20:05.420 --> 00:20:07.580 Bring Sung Duk Im back in here. 00:20:08.690 --> 00:20:10.380 Yes, Your Highness. 00:20:26.540 --> 00:20:27.770 Mother. 00:20:39.220 --> 00:20:42.550 Lady Hyegyeong, what brings you here? 00:20:42.860 --> 00:20:45.850 I came to help clear up a misunderstanding, Your Highness. 00:20:46.390 --> 00:20:47.690 What misunderstanding? 00:20:47.830 --> 00:20:51.060 I understand Duk Im was accused of having relations with a man. 00:20:51.700 --> 00:20:53.560 So I have been told, by Royal Noble Consort Hwa. 00:20:54.000 --> 00:20:56.070 And she did not deny it. 00:20:56.070 --> 00:20:57.600 She did not deny it? 00:20:59.170 --> 00:21:02.470 Who is to blame for this deep misunderstanding? 00:21:03.180 --> 00:21:04.370 "Misunderstanding"? 00:21:04.450 --> 00:21:08.040 Do you know who that guard in the Royal Guard Bureau is? 00:21:08.650 --> 00:21:11.110 He is her brother. 00:21:12.750 --> 00:21:14.010 Brother? 00:21:15.460 --> 00:21:16.910 That cannot be. 00:21:17.460 --> 00:21:19.550 I already looked into everything. 00:21:21.700 --> 00:21:24.820 That guard's name is Sung Shik. 00:21:24.870 --> 00:21:27.540 They do have the same surname but belong to different clans. 00:21:27.540 --> 00:21:29.060 They are not related by blood. 00:21:29.340 --> 00:21:30.560 Royal Noble Consort Hwa. 00:21:31.170 --> 00:21:35.200 That is because I had my butler adopt Duk Im. 00:21:35.710 --> 00:21:36.970 Adopt her? What do you mean? 00:21:40.780 --> 00:21:42.010 Your Highness. 00:21:42.820 --> 00:21:45.990 Her biological father was one of the guards... 00:21:45.990 --> 00:21:47.380 who served Crown Prince Sado. 00:21:48.490 --> 00:21:50.320 The year Crown Prince Sado passed away, 00:21:50.320 --> 00:21:52.650 all of his guards died too. 00:21:53.290 --> 00:21:56.490 That was when I saved Duk Im and made her a court lady. 00:21:58.330 --> 00:22:02.460 That man, Sung Shik, is her older brother. 00:22:12.180 --> 00:22:14.110 He was your brother? 00:22:15.650 --> 00:22:17.680 I did not know. 00:22:20.190 --> 00:22:22.610 Why did you not tell the truth? 00:22:23.490 --> 00:22:25.880 All you had to do was tell us this. 00:22:26.730 --> 00:22:28.990 The reason is obvious, Your Majesty. 00:22:30.800 --> 00:22:33.390 To tell us that he is her brother, 00:22:33.700 --> 00:22:36.690 she first had to reveal that her father was a traitor. 00:22:37.510 --> 00:22:40.780 If she does that, her brother will be stripped of his position. 00:22:40.780 --> 00:22:42.800 That is why she could not say anything. 00:22:44.410 --> 00:22:47.610 Your Highness, this does not change anything. 00:22:47.750 --> 00:22:50.070 Sung Duk Im should be punished at once. 00:22:50.520 --> 00:22:52.720 I understand that she is not guilty of having relations with a man, 00:22:52.720 --> 00:22:55.380 but we now know that her father was a traitor. 00:22:57.660 --> 00:22:59.920 Crown Prince Sado was a grave sinner. 00:23:02.760 --> 00:23:06.070 Sung Duk Im's father was a traitor who served such a sinner, 00:23:06.070 --> 00:23:08.460 - so she must be beheaded at once... - I am... 00:23:18.210 --> 00:23:20.440 the son of Crown Prince Sado. 00:23:28.320 --> 00:23:29.910 Forgive me, Your Majesty. 00:23:30.690 --> 00:23:33.020 Please do not misunderstand my intentions. 00:23:33.800 --> 00:23:36.490 Do you agree with Royal Noble Consort Hwa? 00:23:38.800 --> 00:23:41.530 Do you believe that I am unfit to be on the throne... 00:23:42.640 --> 00:23:45.960 for I am Crown Prince Sado's son? 00:23:51.780 --> 00:23:52.970 No, I do not. 00:23:54.750 --> 00:23:56.810 Do not misunderstand my intentions. 00:23:58.020 --> 00:23:59.380 I am relieved. 00:24:01.960 --> 00:24:04.580 Because if you did believe so, 00:24:06.530 --> 00:24:08.590 I would have to... 00:24:09.600 --> 00:24:11.760 tackle many hurdles. 00:24:15.300 --> 00:24:16.960 You said you would rather... 00:24:17.640 --> 00:24:21.100 destroy what you like if you could not make it yours. 00:24:24.110 --> 00:24:25.870 You will not be able to. 00:24:28.020 --> 00:24:31.140 I will not let it happen. 00:24:47.670 --> 00:24:49.340 - Lady Seo. - Yes, Your Majesty. 00:24:49.340 --> 00:24:52.440 Sung Duk Im will no longer serve Royal Noble Consort Hwa. 00:24:52.440 --> 00:24:53.640 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:24:53.640 --> 00:24:56.080 Bring Sung Duk Im to my bedchamber tonight. 00:24:56.080 --> 00:24:57.680 Yes, Your Majesty... Pardon me? 00:24:57.680 --> 00:24:59.240 Do not make me repeat myself. 00:24:59.680 --> 00:25:02.910 Yes! I will eagerly obey Your Majesty's royal command! 00:25:03.150 --> 00:25:04.540 - My gosh! - Hurry! 00:25:08.320 --> 00:25:10.720 Do not worry about your brother. 00:25:10.960 --> 00:25:14.090 He will neither lose his position nor suffer mistreatment. 00:25:15.160 --> 00:25:16.390 You have my word. 00:25:18.230 --> 00:25:20.960 I am truly obliged, Your Highness. 00:25:21.770 --> 00:25:24.800 What can I do to repay your boundless kindness? 00:25:28.380 --> 00:25:29.570 Duk Im. 00:25:30.510 --> 00:25:32.810 You found the Document of Truth... 00:25:32.810 --> 00:25:34.770 and saved the King's life. 00:25:35.450 --> 00:25:38.110 I never once forgot about that. 00:25:40.660 --> 00:25:43.750 I am the one who should thank you. 00:26:06.980 --> 00:26:08.540 Your Highness... 00:26:09.620 --> 00:26:11.140 I wish to see you... 00:26:12.190 --> 00:26:14.610 never again. 00:26:31.370 --> 00:26:34.530 Lady Seo, you must have been worried. 00:26:36.670 --> 00:26:38.480 Everything is fine now. 00:26:38.810 --> 00:26:40.410 You do not have to worry. 00:26:41.410 --> 00:26:42.500 Duk Im. 00:26:44.250 --> 00:26:46.220 We must go somewhere. 00:26:46.380 --> 00:26:47.490 Pardon? 00:26:53.090 --> 00:26:54.350 What is it about? 00:26:55.890 --> 00:26:57.750 Where are we going? 00:26:59.460 --> 00:27:01.520 Are you not going to tell me? 00:27:08.110 --> 00:27:09.210 Duk Im. 00:27:10.340 --> 00:27:13.530 His Majesty has made his decision. 00:27:16.880 --> 00:27:18.180 And a court lady... 00:27:19.150 --> 00:27:21.040 must obey. 00:28:51.350 --> 00:28:54.320 (Passing Gate) 00:29:10.430 --> 00:29:11.560 You are... 00:29:12.600 --> 00:29:13.730 a court lady. 00:29:15.070 --> 00:29:17.500 To meet His Majesty's needs, 00:29:19.280 --> 00:29:20.970 you must do anything. 00:29:35.190 --> 00:29:40.200 Your Majesty, Sung Duk Im is here. 00:29:41.700 --> 00:29:43.130 Send her in. 00:29:56.050 --> 00:29:57.610 Come closer. 00:30:12.300 --> 00:30:13.860 Would you like to drink as well? 00:30:15.770 --> 00:30:17.430 Are you mad at me... 00:30:17.700 --> 00:30:19.670 for what happened today? 00:30:21.870 --> 00:30:24.110 Are you going to punish me for it... 00:30:24.880 --> 00:30:26.940 as you said in the past? 00:30:28.310 --> 00:30:31.710 You once said you would undress me and punish me. 00:30:32.650 --> 00:30:33.950 You said that if I did not become... 00:30:33.950 --> 00:30:36.120 a royal concubine after going to bed with you, 00:30:36.750 --> 00:30:38.250 I would be sent to the room in the back... 00:30:38.560 --> 00:30:40.980 and rot there miserably as I would be useless. 00:30:42.230 --> 00:30:46.600 "That scares you more than death, does it not?" 00:30:47.460 --> 00:30:49.020 That is what you said. 00:30:53.840 --> 00:30:55.670 You are going to punish me. 00:30:56.070 --> 00:30:58.410 I see that you are back to yourself... 00:30:59.140 --> 00:31:01.540 from how you speak so well. 00:31:03.910 --> 00:31:05.920 Back in Royal Noble Consort Hwa's chambers earlier, 00:31:06.820 --> 00:31:09.950 you could not even utter a word and shivered there. 00:31:15.060 --> 00:31:16.220 In the past, 00:31:17.530 --> 00:31:20.220 when you were framed for stealing "Moral Education for Women", 00:31:21.800 --> 00:31:24.400 you were confident even in front of the late king. 00:31:25.540 --> 00:31:26.870 But today, 00:31:28.840 --> 00:31:30.960 you were only scared. 00:31:33.380 --> 00:31:35.800 I thought about why. 00:31:38.320 --> 00:31:40.680 Did your older brother mean that much to you? 00:31:43.350 --> 00:31:45.690 Were you afraid that you would cause harm... 00:31:46.990 --> 00:31:48.190 to him? 00:31:53.500 --> 00:31:54.600 Your brother... 00:31:56.270 --> 00:31:58.870 must mean more than me to you. 00:32:01.840 --> 00:32:03.340 Just like how your friends... 00:32:04.480 --> 00:32:06.270 mean more than me to you. 00:32:11.880 --> 00:32:13.040 Duk Im. 00:32:14.950 --> 00:32:16.240 I have... 00:32:17.860 --> 00:32:19.750 lost you numerous times. 00:32:23.760 --> 00:32:25.990 I agonized every time that happened, 00:32:27.900 --> 00:32:29.490 but I could not say a word. 00:32:31.270 --> 00:32:33.100 I refuse to do that now. 00:32:34.070 --> 00:32:35.600 I will never... 00:32:37.270 --> 00:32:38.830 lose you again. 00:32:42.820 --> 00:32:44.160 Can you live... 00:32:46.390 --> 00:32:48.660 your whole life without seeing me? 00:32:52.600 --> 00:32:53.800 Tonight, 00:32:55.900 --> 00:32:58.260 if you mean to turn me down, 00:33:02.980 --> 00:33:05.010 I will let you go. 00:33:08.220 --> 00:33:10.340 But we will never get to see each other again, 00:33:13.320 --> 00:33:15.820 and this will be the last day we meet. 00:33:20.660 --> 00:33:22.720 I love you. 00:33:25.930 --> 00:33:28.430 It is okay if you do not love me back. 00:33:31.170 --> 00:33:32.860 I do not care... 00:33:34.210 --> 00:33:36.800 what feelings you have for me... 00:33:39.350 --> 00:33:40.840 whether it is loyalty... 00:33:43.080 --> 00:33:44.410 or love. 00:33:48.760 --> 00:33:51.220 If you just stay by my side. 00:33:54.700 --> 00:33:56.030 Give me an answer. 00:33:58.430 --> 00:33:59.860 Must I truly... 00:34:01.340 --> 00:34:03.240 let you go? 00:34:06.340 --> 00:34:07.530 Tell me. 00:34:10.740 --> 00:34:11.950 Duk Im. 00:34:55.940 --> 00:34:57.830 I had no idea he would be like this. 00:34:57.970 --> 00:35:00.740 He distanced himself from the court ladies and suddenly... 00:35:01.240 --> 00:35:03.310 It is soon time for morning assembly. 00:35:03.310 --> 00:35:05.450 Go in and check. 00:35:08.150 --> 00:35:09.880 Will you keep still? 00:35:09.880 --> 00:35:11.020 Why are you so clueless? 00:35:11.020 --> 00:35:13.620 I am not being clueless. We must inform him of the time... 00:35:13.620 --> 00:35:15.360 I will go and check. 00:35:15.520 --> 00:35:17.920 Wait, my lady. 00:35:18.030 --> 00:35:19.890 - Lady Seo. - Yes? 00:35:19.890 --> 00:35:23.090 His Majesty is no longer a little boy. 00:35:23.200 --> 00:35:27.440 He can bed a court lady whenever he wishes to. 00:35:27.640 --> 00:35:30.800 I am telling you not to make a fuss each time. 00:35:30.910 --> 00:35:32.070 I understand. 00:35:34.180 --> 00:35:35.380 That is the bell. 00:35:35.410 --> 00:35:39.010 Lady Kwon. You said you would go inside. 00:35:39.010 --> 00:35:40.250 Go on. 00:35:41.250 --> 00:35:43.650 Did you not say you would go inside? 00:35:45.720 --> 00:35:46.980 Lady Kwon. 00:35:57.220 --> 00:35:59.120 Is Duk Im not back yet? 00:35:59.420 --> 00:36:00.580 No. 00:36:01.820 --> 00:36:03.310 I feel so anxious. 00:36:04.020 --> 00:36:05.750 Where could she be? 00:36:06.890 --> 00:36:08.180 Come here. 00:36:12.530 --> 00:36:13.930 What are they talking about? 00:36:14.730 --> 00:36:16.460 Let me have a listen. 00:36:20.410 --> 00:36:22.910 They are the girls close to Duk Im, right? 00:36:22.910 --> 00:36:25.710 Yes. They got so lucky. 00:36:25.710 --> 00:36:28.080 - I know. - What is this about? 00:36:37.690 --> 00:36:40.390 Hey. Girls. 00:36:40.660 --> 00:36:42.700 Pinch my cheeks. 00:36:47.770 --> 00:36:49.100 What is it? 00:36:53.610 --> 00:36:55.100 Duk Im... 00:36:57.040 --> 00:36:59.750 spent the night with His Majesty. 00:36:59.910 --> 00:37:01.100 What? 00:37:30.480 --> 00:37:32.040 Should we call you... 00:37:32.880 --> 00:37:35.540 "my lady" now? 00:37:35.650 --> 00:37:37.750 Should we not? 00:37:38.280 --> 00:37:39.540 Should we? 00:37:39.820 --> 00:37:40.980 I do not want to. 00:37:44.460 --> 00:37:47.390 Is this a good thing? 00:37:49.560 --> 00:37:50.960 Is it bad? 00:37:51.160 --> 00:37:53.770 Who cares if it is good or bad? 00:37:54.600 --> 00:37:57.730 It has happened and it cannot be turned back. 00:37:58.400 --> 00:37:59.660 I know that. 00:38:04.410 --> 00:38:05.580 Hey. 00:38:06.380 --> 00:38:07.640 How was it? 00:38:09.880 --> 00:38:12.210 Was it just the same as in the racy drawings... 00:38:12.750 --> 00:38:14.120 we looked at? 00:38:15.750 --> 00:38:18.660 Will you just let me talk? 00:38:20.960 --> 00:38:24.520 Sung Duk Im. Listen carefully to me. 00:38:24.730 --> 00:38:26.790 Sleeping with the King is not the end. 00:38:26.800 --> 00:38:28.330 You must keep your wits about you. 00:38:28.330 --> 00:38:31.430 What is it you want to say? 00:38:31.440 --> 00:38:34.230 You should never fall in love with His Majesty. 00:38:34.810 --> 00:38:36.280 Men do as they please, 00:38:36.280 --> 00:38:37.830 and a king even more so. 00:38:38.980 --> 00:38:41.500 Falling for him will only get you hurt. 00:38:43.020 --> 00:38:46.540 Just do the bare minimum. Enough to not upset him. 00:38:46.820 --> 00:38:48.980 If you must pretend to love him, do so. 00:38:48.990 --> 00:38:50.710 Just do not really love him. 00:38:52.790 --> 00:38:54.750 You are truly smart. 00:38:55.190 --> 00:38:56.520 What is that look? 00:38:57.560 --> 00:39:01.200 You do not already love him, do you? 00:39:02.600 --> 00:39:03.960 What do you think? 00:39:04.140 --> 00:39:07.040 Does it look like I love him? 00:39:10.640 --> 00:39:12.230 I am sure of this much. 00:39:13.050 --> 00:39:15.210 If I do love His Majesty, 00:39:15.510 --> 00:39:19.410 I will make sure that he never finds out. 00:39:20.520 --> 00:39:22.410 - Why? - Just because. 00:39:22.820 --> 00:39:24.790 I am showing off. 00:39:25.660 --> 00:39:28.850 That is the only thing I can choose to do. 00:39:30.600 --> 00:39:32.700 If I were not even able to do that, 00:39:34.400 --> 00:39:36.200 I would feel too distraught. 00:39:42.170 --> 00:39:45.370 Duk Im. We all face situations... 00:39:45.410 --> 00:39:48.210 in which we are powerless. 00:39:49.450 --> 00:39:52.310 I did not want to become a court lady at first. 00:39:52.750 --> 00:39:55.750 But if I had not become a court lady, 00:39:55.850 --> 00:39:58.290 my family would have starved to death. 00:39:59.990 --> 00:40:03.850 If you cannot avoid it, try to accept it. 00:40:04.660 --> 00:40:06.460 Do your best. 00:40:06.670 --> 00:40:10.290 Then you might find a little happiness somewhere. 00:40:21.210 --> 00:40:25.310 The Queen Dowager is here. 00:40:42.300 --> 00:40:45.290 I sent someone to Consort Hwa's chambers this morning. 00:40:45.700 --> 00:40:48.730 To tell her that I would take Duk Im under my wing. 00:40:50.540 --> 00:40:52.180 I was too late. 00:40:52.850 --> 00:40:55.410 I had no idea you had already taken her. 00:40:57.350 --> 00:40:59.350 You spent the night with her? 00:40:59.350 --> 00:41:00.640 I did. 00:41:01.850 --> 00:41:04.620 You took the person I wanted for myself. 00:41:04.860 --> 00:41:06.290 Do you feel pleased? 00:41:08.830 --> 00:41:10.850 What happens to Consort Hwa now? 00:41:11.030 --> 00:41:13.930 And the Chief State Councilor who was backing her? 00:41:14.300 --> 00:41:17.540 Does your newest fling enjoy her new life now? 00:41:17.540 --> 00:41:20.110 Or will you bring in yet another consort? 00:41:20.110 --> 00:41:23.080 - What answer do you want from me? - We all are waiting... 00:41:25.040 --> 00:41:27.540 for you to say something. 00:41:28.350 --> 00:41:31.080 We look to wherever it is you look. 00:41:31.620 --> 00:41:33.120 Your Majesty. 00:41:34.250 --> 00:41:36.710 You just put her in danger. 00:41:37.720 --> 00:41:39.290 I chose to keep her close... 00:41:40.460 --> 00:41:42.430 so that I can protect her. 00:41:43.800 --> 00:41:45.100 Is that so? 00:41:46.270 --> 00:41:49.730 I do not think she wishes to be your royal concubine. 00:41:53.510 --> 00:41:55.370 Perhaps, 00:41:56.540 --> 00:41:58.600 you were the person she feared. 00:41:59.580 --> 00:42:02.270 She only wished to run away from you, 00:42:03.180 --> 00:42:05.270 but she failed. 00:42:20.030 --> 00:42:21.120 Lady Seo. 00:42:22.670 --> 00:42:24.430 Why the long face? 00:42:24.970 --> 00:42:26.670 One of your disciples was chosen by His Majesty. 00:42:26.670 --> 00:42:28.660 Should you not be delighted? 00:42:30.410 --> 00:42:32.730 Chief Commander. 00:42:33.550 --> 00:42:36.180 I know that you are a great person, 00:42:36.680 --> 00:42:38.410 but you are awfully slow-witted. 00:42:38.980 --> 00:42:40.390 What? What did I even do? 00:42:40.720 --> 00:42:44.580 My goodness. I am incredibly quick-witted. 00:42:48.030 --> 00:42:50.600 Lady Sung is a wonderful person. 00:42:51.230 --> 00:42:54.700 It is a great thing that His Majesty has someone like her by his side. 00:42:56.370 --> 00:42:58.560 The passing of Royal Secretary Hong... 00:42:59.070 --> 00:43:01.410 devastated His Majesty. 00:43:02.370 --> 00:43:03.930 Although he never talked about it, 00:43:04.380 --> 00:43:06.040 he was always lonely. 00:43:06.650 --> 00:43:08.040 But now, 00:43:08.510 --> 00:43:10.520 His Majesty has someone right by his side. 00:43:10.520 --> 00:43:12.620 And for that, I am truly happy. 00:43:12.720 --> 00:43:13.810 Right. 00:43:14.590 --> 00:43:17.960 It is a great thing for His Majesty. 00:43:18.560 --> 00:43:20.890 For Lady Sung too, of course. 00:43:20.890 --> 00:43:24.660 His Majesty is the best king anyone could wish for. 00:43:26.670 --> 00:43:31.270 A good king does not necessarily make a good husband. 00:43:31.700 --> 00:43:32.790 What? 00:43:38.540 --> 00:43:40.450 Oh, dear. 00:43:44.720 --> 00:43:46.410 You do have a point. 00:43:52.490 --> 00:43:56.080 Duk Im, you were chosen by His Majesty. 00:43:56.360 --> 00:43:58.330 Is it okay that you are doing this with us? 00:43:59.200 --> 00:44:01.620 Who cares? I have nothing to do anyway. 00:44:02.070 --> 00:44:03.560 Are you sure it will be okay? 00:44:03.940 --> 00:44:05.290 Yes, it is fine. 00:44:06.670 --> 00:44:09.640 By the way, why are you making the fortune ladles already? 00:44:09.980 --> 00:44:11.880 The winter solstice is a long way away. 00:44:11.880 --> 00:44:14.770 We want to make lots of them in advance and sell them later. 00:44:16.050 --> 00:44:18.370 I missed the days when I could help you with the transcriptions. 00:44:18.750 --> 00:44:20.120 I earned a lot of money. 00:44:20.520 --> 00:44:23.250 I will continue to work as a transcriber. 00:44:24.460 --> 00:44:25.560 Who cares? 00:44:25.790 --> 00:44:27.180 You should not. 00:44:27.330 --> 00:44:30.730 You will be harshly scolded for tainting His Majesty's dignity. 00:44:40.210 --> 00:44:41.310 Kyung Hee! 00:44:47.450 --> 00:44:48.680 Did you fight with someone? 00:44:48.980 --> 00:44:50.080 Yes. 00:44:50.320 --> 00:44:53.220 I bet you called someone an ugly brat again. 00:44:53.220 --> 00:44:55.250 Of course. I only stated a fact. 00:44:55.550 --> 00:44:56.810 What happened this time? 00:44:57.790 --> 00:45:01.230 Those wenches know nothing, but they kept speaking ill of you. 00:45:01.630 --> 00:45:03.790 They said you did all sorts of absurd things to be chosen. 00:45:04.130 --> 00:45:06.230 To melt His Majesty's ice-cold heart... 00:45:08.100 --> 00:45:10.460 Forget it. I will not tell you for I do not want to dirty my mouth. 00:45:12.640 --> 00:45:13.910 I do not care. 00:45:16.010 --> 00:45:17.410 How could you not care? 00:45:18.380 --> 00:45:20.950 You are angry for me, and that is enough. 00:45:21.410 --> 00:45:24.480 I do not care what others say. 00:45:24.980 --> 00:45:26.810 You should not be so laid-back. 00:45:27.090 --> 00:45:29.350 How come His Majesty is not asking for you? 00:45:29.620 --> 00:45:31.350 It has been ten days. 00:45:33.190 --> 00:45:36.730 Everyone is saying that night was a mere mistake. 00:45:37.930 --> 00:45:39.790 Maybe it really was. 00:45:44.170 --> 00:45:45.640 He will come for you soon. 00:45:47.510 --> 00:45:49.310 I know it. 00:45:50.240 --> 00:45:52.410 Yes, he will come for you. 00:45:56.450 --> 00:45:58.620 Hey, look at the state Kyung Hee is in. 00:45:58.620 --> 00:46:01.210 I bet those brats nearly died. They probably cannot even walk now. 00:46:02.050 --> 00:46:03.390 You beat them up to a pulp, right? 00:46:05.960 --> 00:46:07.180 Oh, boy. 00:46:07.260 --> 00:46:08.730 My gosh. 00:46:09.160 --> 00:46:10.620 Oh, dear. 00:46:11.230 --> 00:46:12.730 My goodness. 00:46:16.670 --> 00:46:18.140 You silly goose! 00:46:18.700 --> 00:46:20.410 What took you so long? 00:46:20.410 --> 00:46:22.640 His Majesty has been waiting for you. 00:46:22.640 --> 00:46:24.680 You kept him waiting for an hour. 00:46:27.350 --> 00:46:29.580 What? What is with that look? 00:46:29.680 --> 00:46:30.770 Nothing. 00:46:31.520 --> 00:46:33.290 I was stuck in my room for ten days, 00:46:33.290 --> 00:46:35.790 waiting for His Majesty to visit me. 00:46:36.720 --> 00:46:38.680 You cannot compare your situation to his. 00:46:40.630 --> 00:46:44.130 Oh, dear. What is this mess? 00:46:44.130 --> 00:46:45.860 Gosh, you... 00:46:45.860 --> 00:46:49.870 Lady Sung, you silly goose. 00:46:52.340 --> 00:46:57.140 Lady Sung, His Majesty has been waiting for you. 00:46:57.340 --> 00:47:00.180 Serve His Majesty well. 00:47:01.780 --> 00:47:04.210 I will be off, then. 00:47:34.880 --> 00:47:36.370 I see that you put your hair in a chignon. 00:47:38.550 --> 00:47:39.620 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:47:39.620 --> 00:47:41.180 Where were you? 00:47:42.290 --> 00:47:44.460 I went to see my friends. 00:47:47.260 --> 00:47:49.250 This was my first time leaving the house. 00:47:49.560 --> 00:47:51.160 I did not ask. 00:47:53.000 --> 00:47:54.830 What brings you here today? 00:47:55.200 --> 00:47:58.290 Why? Am I not allowed to visit you? 00:47:58.400 --> 00:48:01.770 It is not that. This is your house. 00:48:01.910 --> 00:48:03.500 Of course, you can visit anytime. 00:48:03.710 --> 00:48:05.870 This is your home now, 00:48:07.410 --> 00:48:09.210 and I came to see you. 00:48:11.950 --> 00:48:13.390 Why would you look at me like that? 00:48:15.290 --> 00:48:17.250 I just wanted to look at you. 00:48:18.260 --> 00:48:19.460 I thought... 00:48:20.660 --> 00:48:23.360 you needed some time to think. 00:48:26.260 --> 00:48:29.360 Do you still resent me? 00:48:30.270 --> 00:48:31.440 No, I do not. 00:48:32.970 --> 00:48:35.130 I missed you too. 00:48:36.870 --> 00:48:38.030 Truly? 00:48:42.080 --> 00:48:44.320 From now on, you are to stay by my side at all times... 00:48:46.220 --> 00:48:47.750 for you are mine. 00:48:49.590 --> 00:48:50.690 Yes. 00:48:51.560 --> 00:48:53.210 I am yours. 00:48:55.790 --> 00:48:57.500 Although... 00:48:58.160 --> 00:48:59.960 you will never be mine. 00:49:01.670 --> 00:49:03.420 Do not look at me like that. 00:49:05.670 --> 00:49:07.230 What is the matter? 00:49:07.610 --> 00:49:08.710 You look as though... 00:49:10.040 --> 00:49:12.480 you are trying to figure out how to run away from me. 00:49:14.310 --> 00:49:17.980 Noron or Soron, I do not care. 00:49:19.180 --> 00:49:21.880 I trusted that you would eliminate factional conflict. 00:49:22.380 --> 00:49:24.220 You are not some petty-minded crooks... 00:49:24.220 --> 00:49:26.220 or kids running around the market. 00:49:26.220 --> 00:49:28.960 How much longer must I help you reconcile? 00:49:35.200 --> 00:49:38.800 - Please forgive us, Your Majesty. - Please forgive us, Your Majesty. 00:49:39.030 --> 00:49:42.800 - Please forgive us, Your Majesty. - Please forgive us, Your Majesty. 00:49:57.320 --> 00:50:00.190 - Duk Im. - Yes, Your Majesty. 00:50:02.390 --> 00:50:03.790 I am nothing... 00:50:04.790 --> 00:50:07.350 like my grandfather when I am in love. 00:50:08.230 --> 00:50:09.460 Pardon? 00:50:09.460 --> 00:50:11.460 I will protect my loved one... 00:50:14.330 --> 00:50:16.230 to the end. 00:50:18.540 --> 00:50:20.910 I do not follow, Your Majesty. 00:50:24.040 --> 00:50:26.430 I understand. Please go now. 00:50:27.310 --> 00:50:29.350 You are really late. 00:50:56.900 --> 00:50:59.960 You have not menstruated? 00:51:01.300 --> 00:51:02.460 Right. 00:51:02.570 --> 00:51:05.500 Does it mean you are pregnant? 00:51:06.610 --> 00:51:08.570 I am not certain yet. 00:51:08.940 --> 00:51:11.470 So I have not told His Majesty yet. 00:51:12.650 --> 00:51:15.610 I want to wait until I am certain. 00:51:15.880 --> 00:51:18.610 Then you cannot be embraced by His Majesty for the time being. 00:51:18.920 --> 00:51:21.410 He has come to see you every day. Will you be okay? 00:51:42.240 --> 00:51:45.800 His Majesty shall enter. 00:51:51.990 --> 00:51:53.180 Your Majesty. 00:51:53.590 --> 00:51:55.360 I sent someone to inform you that... 00:51:55.360 --> 00:51:57.160 - I could not serve you tonight. - No. 00:51:57.160 --> 00:51:59.050 I heard you were ill. So I am here to check on you. 00:52:01.060 --> 00:52:02.450 You seem... 00:52:03.200 --> 00:52:04.690 fine. 00:52:05.670 --> 00:52:07.490 Tell me your symptoms. 00:52:07.500 --> 00:52:10.500 I have read many medical books. I know a bit about illnesses. 00:52:10.570 --> 00:52:11.930 Tell me how you feel. 00:52:12.870 --> 00:52:14.870 Well... 00:52:15.780 --> 00:52:18.340 - I have been getting the chills. - You have? 00:52:20.520 --> 00:52:22.670 You do not have a fever. 00:52:24.520 --> 00:52:26.480 - I feel dizzy. - You feel dizzy? 00:52:27.420 --> 00:52:29.180 Let me see you walk. 00:52:42.440 --> 00:52:44.130 How odd. 00:52:49.480 --> 00:52:51.070 Do not tell me... 00:52:51.650 --> 00:52:53.740 you are faking your symptoms... 00:52:54.450 --> 00:52:56.920 because you are annoyed by my visits. 00:52:56.920 --> 00:52:58.180 No. 00:52:59.350 --> 00:53:01.810 I can tell you are faking your symptoms. 00:53:03.260 --> 00:53:05.780 Are you sure it is not because you do not want me? 00:53:06.390 --> 00:53:07.550 Your Majesty. 00:53:08.230 --> 00:53:11.090 - Do you like me that much? - What? 00:53:11.100 --> 00:53:14.160 Do you feel unwell when you do not see me for a day? 00:53:15.600 --> 00:53:18.530 Hey. You... 00:53:20.440 --> 00:53:24.170 Fine. I see. You really are unwell... 00:53:24.580 --> 00:53:26.370 seeing how you are talking nonsense. 00:53:26.480 --> 00:53:29.310 I shall give you the perfect treatment. 00:53:33.290 --> 00:53:35.010 Drink some cold water. 00:53:35.760 --> 00:53:37.020 And go to sleep. 00:53:47.000 --> 00:53:48.130 Your Majesty. 00:54:04.960 --> 00:54:08.090 You are pregnant. Congratulations, Your Highness. 00:54:09.230 --> 00:54:10.470 - Duk Im! - Duk Im! 00:54:10.470 --> 00:54:13.390 - Duk Im! - She must be careful. 00:54:15.870 --> 00:54:18.200 Congratulations, Your Highness. 00:54:18.340 --> 00:54:20.800 - Congratulations, Your Highness. - Congratulations, Your Highness. 00:54:24.050 --> 00:54:25.440 My goodness! 00:54:29.190 --> 00:54:31.310 We should tell Lady Seo. 00:54:32.620 --> 00:54:34.220 We must inform His Majesty too. 00:54:35.330 --> 00:54:36.760 This is great. 00:54:36.760 --> 00:54:38.690 He will be very happy! 00:54:43.200 --> 00:54:45.070 - Pregnant? - Yes, Your Majesty. 00:54:45.070 --> 00:54:48.060 Lady Sung is pregnant. 00:54:48.210 --> 00:54:49.660 Is she... 00:54:50.710 --> 00:54:52.430 really pregnant? 00:54:52.680 --> 00:54:55.280 Yes, the female physician has confirmed it. 00:54:55.280 --> 00:54:56.970 It is certain. 00:55:10.560 --> 00:55:12.520 What am I doing here? 00:55:12.700 --> 00:55:15.270 - Congratulations, Your Majesty. - Hurry up and follow me. 00:55:15.270 --> 00:55:16.360 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:55:27.110 --> 00:55:28.200 Your Majesty. 00:55:47.730 --> 00:55:49.690 I thought you were going to the annex. 00:56:08.990 --> 00:56:10.840 What is that pouch? 00:56:12.890 --> 00:56:13.980 It is nothing. 00:56:18.800 --> 00:56:20.690 When is His Majesty coming? 00:56:22.130 --> 00:56:23.270 He must be busy. 00:56:23.270 --> 00:56:24.840 Even if he is busy, 00:56:24.840 --> 00:56:27.060 he cannot even stop by? 00:56:30.470 --> 00:56:32.100 He will be here soon. 00:56:35.550 --> 00:56:38.210 Lady Sung. This is Royal Guard. 00:56:53.100 --> 00:56:55.960 Lady Sung. His Majesty told me to deliver his message. 00:56:56.130 --> 00:56:58.600 His Majesty said he cannot come tonight. 00:56:58.600 --> 00:57:00.260 You should not wait for him. 00:57:02.470 --> 00:57:05.080 How can His Majesty not come on a day like this? 00:57:05.080 --> 00:57:08.610 Are you sure His Majesty is aware of her pregnancy? 00:57:08.610 --> 00:57:10.450 This is ridiculous. 00:57:10.450 --> 00:57:14.350 It is not my fault that His Majesty cannot come. 00:57:14.350 --> 00:57:17.210 Her Highness waited for him all day long. 00:57:17.860 --> 00:57:19.280 Well... 00:57:19.720 --> 00:57:22.190 I did not tell His Majesty not to come here. 00:57:22.190 --> 00:57:23.680 I am only delivering his message. 00:57:24.830 --> 00:57:26.150 I am Royal Guard. 00:57:26.460 --> 00:57:29.870 You should not be mad at me. 00:57:29.870 --> 00:57:34.130 I will explain to Lady Sung. 00:57:42.550 --> 00:57:45.170 Congratulations, Your Highness. 00:57:49.320 --> 00:57:50.960 You should get going. 00:57:50.960 --> 00:57:52.610 Please take care of it. 00:57:56.730 --> 00:57:58.190 You should leave too. 00:57:59.000 --> 00:58:00.250 - Yes, my lady. - Yes, my lady. 00:58:20.820 --> 00:58:21.980 Duk Im. 00:58:22.950 --> 00:58:24.610 This is great. 00:58:25.690 --> 00:58:27.250 I am very happy for you. 00:58:29.160 --> 00:58:32.620 Is His Majesty really not coming? 00:58:40.100 --> 00:58:43.460 His Majesty went to the Queen's palace. 00:58:44.270 --> 00:58:47.770 He is staying there tonight. 00:58:49.510 --> 00:58:54.340 Her Highness wanted to get pregnant for a long time, 00:58:54.990 --> 00:58:57.180 but she could not. 00:58:59.220 --> 00:59:02.420 You became pregnant only three months after becoming a concubine. 00:59:03.130 --> 00:59:06.090 She must be in sorrow. 00:59:08.170 --> 00:59:12.590 It is natural for His Majesty to go and comfort her. 00:59:14.240 --> 00:59:17.770 He went to fulfill his duty... 00:59:17.840 --> 00:59:19.730 as a King. 00:59:21.610 --> 00:59:22.700 Yes. 00:59:23.680 --> 00:59:25.170 I understand, my lady. 00:59:27.250 --> 00:59:30.280 His Majesty is not my husband, 00:59:30.450 --> 00:59:32.750 but the Queen's. 00:59:34.760 --> 00:59:38.490 I cannot ask His Majesty anything... 00:59:39.500 --> 00:59:41.820 or expect anything. 00:59:43.470 --> 00:59:44.760 I knew it... 00:59:46.000 --> 00:59:47.560 all along. 01:00:47.840 --> 01:00:49.170 You are here. 01:00:49.780 --> 01:00:51.670 I did not mean to wake you up. 01:01:01.450 --> 01:01:03.350 I am happy that you are here. 01:01:05.890 --> 01:01:08.020 I am sorry I could not come yesterday. 01:01:08.530 --> 01:01:09.790 Do not be. 01:01:11.760 --> 01:01:13.760 I thought you would be sad. 01:01:14.600 --> 01:01:16.860 It is not your fault. 01:01:19.740 --> 01:01:20.960 Have you heard? 01:01:22.580 --> 01:01:24.300 I am pregnant. 01:01:24.810 --> 01:01:25.900 Yes. 01:01:26.680 --> 01:01:28.940 I was very happy to hear it. 01:01:32.150 --> 01:01:34.010 Do you wish it to be a son? 01:01:35.790 --> 01:01:38.210 Was that an obvious question? 01:01:41.230 --> 01:01:43.450 If it is a daughter who took after you, 01:01:44.360 --> 01:01:47.120 she would be a reckless tomboy. 01:01:47.600 --> 01:01:49.460 How will I be able to handle her? 01:01:57.210 --> 01:01:58.300 Yet, 01:01:59.780 --> 01:02:01.470 she will still be lovely... 01:02:02.680 --> 01:02:03.810 just like you. 01:02:06.920 --> 01:02:08.680 Whether it is a mature son... 01:02:09.390 --> 01:02:11.210 or a monkey daughter, 01:02:13.930 --> 01:02:15.520 I will be very happy. 01:02:17.200 --> 01:02:18.690 The baby makes us... 01:02:19.500 --> 01:02:22.090 a real family. 01:02:25.470 --> 01:02:29.070 Have you ever wished... 01:02:29.510 --> 01:02:32.340 to be an ordinary man? 01:02:34.880 --> 01:02:36.170 Well... 01:02:37.720 --> 01:02:39.110 I am not sure. 01:02:43.060 --> 01:02:45.510 I have never thought about it. 01:02:47.460 --> 01:02:50.150 Sometimes I do. 01:02:51.600 --> 01:02:53.460 What would have happened... 01:02:53.700 --> 01:02:56.590 if I was not a court lady and you were not a King? 01:02:58.570 --> 01:03:02.100 What would it be like if we were ordinary people? 01:03:02.840 --> 01:03:04.030 Sometimes I imagine it. 01:03:10.720 --> 01:03:12.580 I do not know. 01:03:14.350 --> 01:03:16.310 I cannot imagine. 01:03:24.300 --> 01:03:26.590 You suit to be a court lady. 01:03:30.940 --> 01:03:32.130 Yes. 01:03:33.140 --> 01:03:36.730 You also suit to be a King, Your Majesty. 01:03:56.060 --> 01:03:57.550 Your Majesty. 01:03:59.530 --> 01:04:03.490 I heard the concubine is pregnant. 01:04:04.200 --> 01:04:06.030 Congratulations. 01:04:06.170 --> 01:04:08.700 - Congratulations, Your Majesty. - Congratulations, Your Majesty. 01:04:10.410 --> 01:04:13.770 Thank you very much. 01:04:16.150 --> 01:04:19.280 It would have been better... 01:04:19.850 --> 01:04:22.010 if the Queen was pregnant, 01:04:26.830 --> 01:04:30.160 but I am still happy to hear... 01:04:30.160 --> 01:04:32.290 that you will have a child. 01:04:32.470 --> 01:04:34.370 Congratulations, Your Majesty. 01:04:34.370 --> 01:04:35.790 Thank you, Second Drafter. 01:04:36.600 --> 01:04:38.790 I am also very happy. 01:04:40.440 --> 01:04:41.760 Second Drafter. 01:04:42.040 --> 01:04:44.840 Are you not happy for me? 01:04:44.840 --> 01:04:47.350 Pardon me? Oh, yes. 01:04:47.350 --> 01:04:49.910 I could not be happier. 01:04:51.520 --> 01:04:54.810 Then you should laugh out louder. 01:04:59.330 --> 01:05:00.880 Laugh out louder. 01:05:13.710 --> 01:05:16.400 Are you sure you do not need anything? 01:05:16.680 --> 01:05:19.970 I can get you anything through my father. 01:05:20.280 --> 01:05:21.600 I said I do not. 01:05:22.310 --> 01:05:25.710 And please, talk informally. 01:05:25.790 --> 01:05:28.410 I get goosebumps every time you use honorifics. 01:05:28.420 --> 01:05:30.350 I cannot do that. 01:05:30.820 --> 01:05:34.050 Now you are pregnant with noble birth. 01:05:34.730 --> 01:05:36.590 You are not who you used to be. 01:05:37.630 --> 01:05:41.520 Yet, we still feel the same way about you. 01:05:41.600 --> 01:05:42.790 You are aware of it, right? 01:05:46.040 --> 01:05:48.930 We are all on a picnic together after a long time. 01:05:49.740 --> 01:05:52.900 It would have been nice if you could join us too. 01:05:53.580 --> 01:05:54.800 You know... 01:05:55.210 --> 01:05:58.010 that I cannot leave the palace ever again. 01:05:58.920 --> 01:06:02.680 I will be stuck in the palace for the rest of my life. 01:06:04.690 --> 01:06:07.220 It is okay. I still have you. 01:06:07.390 --> 01:06:09.450 You can go enjoy it for me. 01:06:10.060 --> 01:06:13.160 Tell me all about it when you come back. 01:06:47.570 --> 01:06:48.760 Girls. 01:06:52.270 --> 01:06:54.430 What took you so long? 01:06:55.370 --> 01:06:56.530 You are here. 01:06:57.780 --> 01:06:58.930 Let us go. 01:06:59.180 --> 01:07:00.540 What do you want to eat? 01:07:00.710 --> 01:07:03.740 It has been a while. I want to have something delicious. 01:07:04.520 --> 01:07:05.810 What shall we eat? 01:07:21.100 --> 01:07:22.290 Duk Im. 01:08:10.220 --> 01:08:12.840 Every time I am alone, 01:08:13.390 --> 01:08:16.580 I keep calculating. 01:08:18.060 --> 01:08:21.420 What have I earned here? 01:08:23.900 --> 01:08:25.150 What have I... 01:08:26.000 --> 01:08:27.320 lost? 01:08:51.420 --> 01:08:52.880 You are awake. 01:08:54.730 --> 01:08:56.150 You are here. 01:08:58.000 --> 01:09:01.190 Stay seated. You do not have to get up. 01:09:01.530 --> 01:09:03.270 I cannot do that. 01:09:03.270 --> 01:09:04.590 It is okay. 01:09:13.980 --> 01:09:15.870 What did you write? 01:09:16.250 --> 01:09:18.070 A letter for you. 01:09:20.620 --> 01:09:22.440 You are pregnant. 01:09:23.690 --> 01:09:25.410 If you give birth to a son, 01:09:26.160 --> 01:09:27.850 you will become a consort. 01:09:32.530 --> 01:09:34.760 I have chosen a title for you. 01:09:35.300 --> 01:09:37.800 (Ui) 01:09:37.800 --> 01:09:39.630 Right Ui. 01:09:42.110 --> 01:09:44.570 Why this letter? 01:09:44.910 --> 01:09:47.900 Do you not like it? 01:09:47.910 --> 01:09:50.840 It is strange that you are giving me such a great letter. 01:09:51.580 --> 01:09:53.580 That is not like you. 01:09:54.320 --> 01:09:58.150 Then what should I give you? 01:09:58.860 --> 01:10:01.280 Consort Mung... 01:10:01.460 --> 01:10:03.620 as in Foolish Mung. 01:10:04.430 --> 01:10:08.520 Or Consort Goe as in Disgraceful Goe. 01:10:09.870 --> 01:10:13.040 If there were such letters, 01:10:13.040 --> 01:10:14.560 they would be perfect for you. 01:10:15.310 --> 01:10:16.900 Please tell me... 01:10:17.280 --> 01:10:20.140 why you chose that letter. 01:10:23.320 --> 01:10:26.610 Do you know what "Uigauisil" means? 01:10:26.850 --> 01:10:30.280 It means to make a harmonious and orderly home. 01:10:30.490 --> 01:10:34.080 Do you also know what "Uigajirak" means? 01:10:34.260 --> 01:10:36.950 It means harmony between the married couple. 01:10:39.200 --> 01:10:42.490 That is the meaning... 01:10:43.140 --> 01:10:44.330 of the letter I gave you. 01:10:46.240 --> 01:10:47.760 I told you. 01:10:48.940 --> 01:10:51.300 I want to make a family with you. 01:10:58.020 --> 01:11:02.240 That letter also means love. 01:11:06.160 --> 01:11:07.350 Does it not? 01:11:10.530 --> 01:11:12.420 Why do you ask when you already know? 01:11:15.170 --> 01:11:16.330 You... 01:11:19.100 --> 01:11:21.230 once told me... 01:11:22.340 --> 01:11:23.530 that you will never... 01:11:24.410 --> 01:11:26.440 love me. 01:11:31.650 --> 01:11:33.210 Is it still true?