WEBVTT 00:00:47.385 --> 00:00:50.263 THE PEOPLE, GROUPS, PLACES, AND INCIDENTS IN THIS DRAMA ARE PURELY FICTIONAL 00:00:56.853 --> 00:00:59.064 You asked who my real enemy was. 00:01:02.484 --> 00:01:04.486 Did you find your answer? 00:01:05.487 --> 00:01:06.488 Yes. 00:01:07.447 --> 00:01:09.282 And I am here to give you the answer. 00:01:10.617 --> 00:01:13.870 Once I hear it, 00:01:14.037 --> 00:01:16.289 I would like to give you an answer as well. 00:02:18.351 --> 00:02:19.352 I choose… 00:02:23.857 --> 00:02:26.151 not to breathe vengeance on anyone. 00:02:29.863 --> 00:02:33.825 The cost of it will be unnecessary bloodshed. 00:02:35.535 --> 00:02:38.371 I refuse to walk the same path as you. 00:02:40.373 --> 00:02:43.668 Then what is it that you will do? 00:02:44.961 --> 00:02:47.088 The path my father couldn't take. 00:02:48.965 --> 00:02:51.009 The path my mentor avoided. 00:02:54.429 --> 00:02:55.805 By His Majesty's side, 00:02:57.015 --> 00:02:59.392 I will have him be a benevolent leader. 00:03:02.187 --> 00:03:04.397 As my father once said, 00:03:05.982 --> 00:03:08.276 he is the one served by the skies. 00:03:19.120 --> 00:03:23.124 Do you believe he has the makings of a benevolent king? 00:03:25.043 --> 00:03:28.338 Power vested in one who does not 00:03:29.047 --> 00:03:30.215 will only… 00:03:37.138 --> 00:03:39.015 rain tyranny upon us all. 00:03:39.140 --> 00:03:41.434 Who are you to assess one's makings? 00:03:42.560 --> 00:03:46.898 It has been the meritorious subjects who thwarted him from blooming. 00:03:48.191 --> 00:03:50.026 The path you are describing 00:03:51.569 --> 00:03:53.488 is that of the Queen. 00:03:53.571 --> 00:03:54.864 Then, the Queen… 00:03:56.199 --> 00:03:57.575 I shall be. 00:04:04.165 --> 00:04:06.042 As your niece. 00:04:07.794 --> 00:04:11.214 A niece who is in fact my mortal enemy and the one who will eventually 00:04:12.966 --> 00:04:14.759 weaken my position. 00:04:26.771 --> 00:04:29.774 It is now your turn to answer. 00:04:42.912 --> 00:04:45.498 BLOODY HEART EPISODE 10 00:04:57.010 --> 00:04:59.929 Was it you who sent Songbaek? 00:05:01.097 --> 00:05:02.098 Yes. 00:05:03.933 --> 00:05:05.643 What did Lady Park say? 00:05:05.685 --> 00:05:07.645 That she would see you 00:05:08.938 --> 00:05:10.398 as Yoo Haksoo's daughter. 00:05:12.650 --> 00:05:13.651 Why… 00:05:14.569 --> 00:05:15.987 did you hide this from me? 00:05:18.990 --> 00:05:20.158 This is karma at its worst. 00:05:23.995 --> 00:05:27.123 Yoo Haksoo once said this about his own daughter. 00:05:28.541 --> 00:05:32.670 That she would have easily become a minister had she been born a boy. 00:05:32.962 --> 00:05:33.755 However, 00:05:34.547 --> 00:05:37.842 he was glad that she was not born as one. 00:05:40.470 --> 00:05:41.971 I have finally realized why. 00:05:51.272 --> 00:05:54.442 If she had been born a man, the royal family and the court 00:05:54.484 --> 00:05:57.904 as well as the public would have led her down the path of a traitor. 00:06:00.073 --> 00:06:01.366 Lady Park. 00:06:02.992 --> 00:06:04.911 I will have her crowned as my Queen. 00:06:10.583 --> 00:06:11.918 And I will comply 00:06:13.169 --> 00:06:15.630 for your sake and our family's. However, 00:06:16.881 --> 00:06:19.926 although she is your niece on paper, she is still Yoo Haksoo's daughter. 00:06:23.012 --> 00:06:24.722 Aren't you afraid of the repercussions? 00:06:26.891 --> 00:06:27.892 I am. 00:06:28.518 --> 00:06:29.936 But to eliminate her 00:06:31.020 --> 00:06:32.814 would be a waste. 00:06:34.399 --> 00:06:35.233 My lord! 00:06:35.316 --> 00:06:37.485 I was never gifted a worthy king, 00:06:37.527 --> 00:06:39.320 so I choose to at least serve… 00:06:41.197 --> 00:06:42.657 a fitting queen. 00:06:55.420 --> 00:06:56.421 Jeong, 00:06:57.422 --> 00:07:01.968 I am not sending you to the palace for personal gain. 00:07:03.219 --> 00:07:06.931 A king's actions can bring peace to the people 00:07:06.973 --> 00:07:08.766 or trouble. 00:07:09.767 --> 00:07:10.768 That is why 00:07:11.811 --> 00:07:13.146 a king is said to reign over… 00:07:14.939 --> 00:07:16.274 even the skies. 00:08:00.276 --> 00:08:01.277 Today, 00:08:03.279 --> 00:08:05.615 I spent the entire day with farmers. 00:08:07.617 --> 00:08:08.701 Never have I… 00:08:10.036 --> 00:08:12.330 been in such close proximity to them. 00:08:12.413 --> 00:08:13.706 Every day, 00:08:14.707 --> 00:08:17.126 I spend my hours with court officials and meritorious subjects. 00:08:19.045 --> 00:08:22.590 From here on out, I will learn about my people… 00:08:25.301 --> 00:08:26.511 and their lives. 00:08:27.637 --> 00:08:29.180 And I wish to protect them. 00:08:31.766 --> 00:08:33.351 A king who hides the truth 00:08:34.852 --> 00:08:36.896 cannot be a true king to the people. 00:08:37.021 --> 00:08:38.439 Time… 00:08:40.608 --> 00:08:42.360 is what I need. 00:08:43.611 --> 00:08:47.031 Once I have regained authority over the officials, 00:08:48.533 --> 00:08:51.244 I will be sure to clear your father's name. 00:08:53.079 --> 00:08:54.372 May one ask… 00:08:57.458 --> 00:08:58.876 for you to wait? 00:09:19.188 --> 00:09:20.648 I will wait. 00:09:25.111 --> 00:09:27.071 It is my King who makes the promise. 00:09:31.659 --> 00:09:32.994 So I will wait. 00:09:59.145 --> 00:10:00.271 The poster 00:10:01.522 --> 00:10:04.442 accusing me of murdering late Queen Inyoung 00:10:06.110 --> 00:10:07.528 will not be spoken of. 00:10:09.739 --> 00:10:13.159 -My lord! -Banchon is where the poster was put up. 00:10:13.326 --> 00:10:16.037 Who am I to punish young scholars of the Confucian Academy 00:10:16.120 --> 00:10:17.705 for speaking their minds? 00:10:18.414 --> 00:10:21.542 Besides, we have a more pressing matter at hand. 00:10:22.543 --> 00:10:24.420 Once the majority of the court agrees, 00:10:25.046 --> 00:10:27.632 His Majesty or the Queen Dowager 00:10:28.174 --> 00:10:30.301 will not oppose our proposal. 00:10:30.426 --> 00:10:32.345 Regarding the lady who is to be Queen? 00:10:34.138 --> 00:10:39.352 I will crown Lady Park as Queen. 00:10:46.025 --> 00:10:49.570 You seek approval of Lady Park as the next Queen? 00:10:49.654 --> 00:10:51.322 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:10:51.447 --> 00:10:52.782 And the Queen Dowager? 00:10:52.865 --> 00:10:55.034 Even the Queen Dowager 00:10:55.159 --> 00:10:57.662 approves of Lady Park. 00:11:00.998 --> 00:11:03.459 Then I will honor my mother as well as the officials before me 00:11:04.168 --> 00:11:07.755 and announce Lady Park as the future Queen. 00:11:08.881 --> 00:11:13.386 -We are much obliged, Your Majesty. -We are much obliged, Your Majesty. 00:11:52.550 --> 00:11:54.510 Lady Park will be promoted to Royal Concubine 00:11:55.094 --> 00:11:57.054 and will be served as Queen-to-be. 00:11:58.055 --> 00:11:59.849 She will be granted the title Consort 00:12:00.224 --> 00:12:02.226 and have authority over the Internal Court. 00:12:04.228 --> 00:12:06.063 Her crowning will take place 00:12:06.105 --> 00:12:08.399 once the three-year mourning period passes. 00:12:09.358 --> 00:12:10.359 Both I 00:12:11.235 --> 00:12:13.362 and the royal family concur. 00:12:43.309 --> 00:12:45.686 As requested by Your Highness, 00:12:45.728 --> 00:12:48.564 I will free all those from Bamboo Grove Village. 00:12:49.106 --> 00:12:53.444 This is my answer to your decision. 00:12:53.569 --> 00:12:55.154 Honey! 00:12:55.279 --> 00:12:56.781 Kids! 00:12:57.406 --> 00:12:58.282 My gosh. 00:12:58.908 --> 00:13:00.117 Oh, dear. 00:13:16.801 --> 00:13:18.093 Master, welcome back. 00:13:24.517 --> 00:13:27.603 How can His Majesty treat our family so poorly? 00:13:28.521 --> 00:13:30.940 Make sure Lady Cho does not act recklessly. 00:13:31.607 --> 00:13:34.735 Our time will come, so do not seem fazed until then. 00:13:34.944 --> 00:13:37.112 It is not only her who must be reminded to stay calm. 00:13:41.909 --> 00:13:43.327 Get your act together. 00:13:44.245 --> 00:13:46.914 His Majesty and Councilor Park cannot collude forever. 00:13:49.834 --> 00:13:51.335 They cannot walk side to side. 00:13:52.962 --> 00:13:55.422 Consort Park may have brought them to an agreement, 00:13:56.340 --> 00:13:57.842 but the union will not last. 00:15:39.485 --> 00:15:40.361 Your Majesty. 00:15:40.444 --> 00:15:43.155 I, Ham Changik, Chief Army Commander of Hamgyong Province 00:15:43.322 --> 00:15:45.908 bow before you as summoned. 00:15:46.450 --> 00:15:49.036 I understand it was a long trip. 00:15:49.078 --> 00:15:50.746 I appreciate your generosity, 00:15:50.788 --> 00:15:54.541 but how can one ever be exhausted to be summoned by His Majesty? 00:15:55.167 --> 00:15:56.961 However, upon entering the palace, 00:15:57.044 --> 00:15:59.630 I noticed sycophants and subjects who wield power 00:15:59.672 --> 00:16:01.632 persecute His Majesty. 00:16:01.757 --> 00:16:04.176 Brimming tears blind me 00:16:04.218 --> 00:16:06.345 for I am mortified by what I have seen. 00:16:11.892 --> 00:16:15.062 Did you just say that my uncle is to be sent to Jeolla Province? 00:16:15.980 --> 00:16:18.065 You choose to send one of my few relatives 00:16:18.190 --> 00:16:20.234 so far away. 00:16:20.359 --> 00:16:24.780 His Majesty has already appointed him as governor of Jeolla Province. 00:16:24.905 --> 00:16:26.365 From what I hear, 00:16:26.490 --> 00:16:28.826 His Majesty brought my uncle in to place him nearby. 00:16:29.952 --> 00:16:31.787 So have him sent to Gyeonggi Province. 00:16:32.371 --> 00:16:33.247 Your Highness. 00:16:33.372 --> 00:16:36.083 The position cannot be filled lightly. 00:16:37.376 --> 00:16:38.836 He may be your uncle, 00:16:38.919 --> 00:16:40.921 but you know how often 00:16:40.963 --> 00:16:43.924 he has spoken ill of the meritorious subjects. 00:16:43.966 --> 00:16:45.217 Can the two of you 00:16:46.093 --> 00:16:47.511 please excuse us? 00:17:07.823 --> 00:17:11.744 Your Highness, the Chief of Capital Bureau answers to Minister Cho 00:17:11.952 --> 00:17:13.996 and other members of his family 00:17:14.121 --> 00:17:17.416 are in high ranks of the Palace Guard and Central Army Division. 00:17:17.750 --> 00:17:19.043 Considering that-- 00:17:20.044 --> 00:17:22.171 I do not care for state affairs! 00:17:22.254 --> 00:17:24.173 Will my family be in close proximity 00:17:24.256 --> 00:17:25.966 or will he be chased away? 00:17:28.844 --> 00:17:30.429 Just answer me that. 00:17:38.145 --> 00:17:39.146 Please know… 00:17:41.023 --> 00:17:43.317 that I earnestly request that he stays close. 00:17:45.986 --> 00:17:46.904 Your Highness, 00:17:50.157 --> 00:17:51.992 Governor of Gyeongi Province… 00:17:53.869 --> 00:17:56.163 is a key position we cannot afford to lose. 00:18:10.177 --> 00:18:12.679 The one who chases away your family member… 00:18:14.473 --> 00:18:17.351 will use his own flesh and blood to reap power and authority. 00:18:21.688 --> 00:18:23.482 Do as you may. 00:18:24.483 --> 00:18:25.818 After all, 00:18:28.320 --> 00:18:30.197 when have you ever been wrong? 00:18:44.920 --> 00:18:46.797 Tell her that I am only free 00:18:47.214 --> 00:18:48.507 to greet the Queen Dowager. 00:18:49.716 --> 00:18:52.719 We are both concubines, but yet she summons me. 00:18:52.803 --> 00:18:55.806 She is the Royal Concubine soon to be crowned as Queen. 00:18:55.848 --> 00:18:56.932 Then, 00:18:58.058 --> 00:19:00.519 say that I will greet her once she is crowned. 00:19:02.104 --> 00:19:03.564 I will excuse myself, then. 00:19:12.656 --> 00:19:14.074 Is this not a simple task? 00:19:14.449 --> 00:19:15.367 I apologize-- 00:19:15.951 --> 00:19:17.578 Get out. Out! 00:19:17.661 --> 00:19:19.746 I truly apologize, Lady Cho. 00:19:27.087 --> 00:19:28.255 Do not say anything. 00:19:30.757 --> 00:19:33.468 Letting her live is as stressful enough. 00:19:40.267 --> 00:19:42.144 She used the Queen Dowager as an excuse? 00:19:42.269 --> 00:19:45.314 Yes, I doubt she plans to greet you any time soon. 00:19:46.773 --> 00:19:48.984 If Lady Cho is not at ease, 00:19:49.109 --> 00:19:51.278 her court maids will feel her wrath. 00:19:51.320 --> 00:19:55.282 It did seem like Ttonggeum was taking the worst of it. 00:19:58.160 --> 00:20:00.704 I only mention her since you seem to care. 00:20:04.416 --> 00:20:06.043 Was it that obvious to you? 00:20:07.002 --> 00:20:08.295 I will be more careful. 00:20:08.795 --> 00:20:11.006 She is one of Lady Cho's court maids. 00:20:11.048 --> 00:20:13.800 Taking her in will cause quite the commotion. 00:20:15.594 --> 00:20:18.430 That I know too well. 00:20:22.726 --> 00:20:24.895 The King's Treasury is empty. 00:20:25.812 --> 00:20:28.065 I did hear that rats were eating away at it. 00:20:28.148 --> 00:20:30.317 Now is not the time to intervene. 00:20:33.153 --> 00:20:34.780 Does it involve those of rank? 00:20:35.322 --> 00:20:38.742 The Queen Dowager does not take interest in frivolous affairs. 00:20:38.825 --> 00:20:42.037 It was probably eaten away by those who thrive on her having authority. 00:20:54.174 --> 00:20:56.927 Your Highness, I hear you summoned me. 00:21:06.853 --> 00:21:09.064 For what reason did she seek you out? 00:21:09.106 --> 00:21:11.650 To ask me something, Your Majesty. 00:21:11.775 --> 00:21:13.694 I rarely get to see her, 00:21:15.195 --> 00:21:16.655 but you see her quite often. 00:21:18.949 --> 00:21:20.284 What did she want? 00:21:20.367 --> 00:21:23.120 That I should seek a place for a discreet memorial service. 00:21:26.415 --> 00:21:27.874 A memorial service? 00:21:27.958 --> 00:21:29.209 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:21:31.003 --> 00:21:32.838 It was around this time… 00:21:34.965 --> 00:21:36.383 that her family was annihilated. 00:21:39.594 --> 00:21:42.514 Madame Yoon, you now only come by when requested. 00:21:42.556 --> 00:21:44.266 I apologize, Your Highness. 00:21:45.851 --> 00:21:46.852 Of course. 00:21:48.228 --> 00:21:51.440 How can you not be busy when your niece is soon to be Queen? 00:21:52.107 --> 00:21:55.819 Serve her well until she is crowned. 00:21:55.902 --> 00:21:57.279 Yes, Your Highness. 00:22:07.122 --> 00:22:08.707 I will serve her 00:22:10.250 --> 00:22:11.918 just as I have served you. 00:22:20.427 --> 00:22:23.305 His Majesty cares for her dearly. 00:22:24.014 --> 00:22:26.558 If she is to give birth to a son before the crowning, 00:22:26.600 --> 00:22:29.603 I will have him be the Crown Prince. Councilor Park will make sure of it. 00:22:31.563 --> 00:22:35.442 And I will aid him in any way that I can. 00:22:36.943 --> 00:22:40.155 As a Queen renowned for her virtues, 00:22:40.197 --> 00:22:43.283 we will have her be praised by all the people. 00:22:44.493 --> 00:22:47.871 In no way will she grow old and die 00:22:47.913 --> 00:22:50.457 as a wife who is not loved by her husband 00:22:50.582 --> 00:22:53.085 and as a lady of the palace with no connections or children! 00:22:54.336 --> 00:22:56.671 That is why I humbly request 00:22:56.755 --> 00:22:59.800 that you tend to Her Highness' needs 00:23:01.885 --> 00:23:02.969 and care dearly… 00:23:06.890 --> 00:23:08.517 for her. 00:23:29.913 --> 00:23:31.081 What is that I am seeing? 00:23:32.124 --> 00:23:34.501 What abomination has replaced the flower garden? 00:23:34.793 --> 00:23:37.337 I hear that the land is being cultivated. 00:23:37.838 --> 00:23:39.089 By whose orders? 00:23:39.214 --> 00:23:41.675 It was upon Consort Park's request. 00:23:47.222 --> 00:23:49.724 What… is that foul smell? 00:23:49.808 --> 00:23:51.810 It is the smell of fertilizer. 00:23:52.144 --> 00:23:53.353 What is a fertilizer? 00:23:53.395 --> 00:23:54.563 Manure made from 00:23:54.646 --> 00:23:58.942 decayed feces and urine ash, Your Highness. 00:23:59.985 --> 00:24:01.278 Night soil… 00:24:03.530 --> 00:24:05.365 is being scattered all over my garden? 00:24:07.033 --> 00:24:08.243 How dare she! 00:24:09.244 --> 00:24:12.038 When I, the Queen Dowager, walk through the garden every day? 00:24:16.710 --> 00:24:19.838 Do not just stand there. I want this foul smell to be removed! 00:24:19.880 --> 00:24:21.006 Yes, Your Highness. 00:24:21.381 --> 00:24:23.550 Bring me new clothes to change into. 00:24:23.592 --> 00:24:25.260 My clothes reek of the odor. 00:24:27.262 --> 00:24:29.306 -Burn this. -Yes, Your Highness. 00:24:29.389 --> 00:24:32.767 How dare a consort think this lowly of the Queen Dowager? 00:24:33.560 --> 00:24:35.020 Bring me flowers. 00:24:35.145 --> 00:24:36.980 Fill the room with flowers! 00:24:37.731 --> 00:24:39.399 Go on. Bring flowers. 00:24:40.400 --> 00:24:42.611 The odor is all around me. 00:24:43.612 --> 00:24:44.988 My garden… 00:24:45.697 --> 00:24:47.073 My room… 00:24:48.617 --> 00:24:50.619 Even my room reeks of the odor. 00:25:12.307 --> 00:25:15.894 Why has His Majesty gifted me with plain clothes? 00:25:17.103 --> 00:25:20.524 He must wish to travel incognito with you. 00:25:25.445 --> 00:25:26.905 I wish to settle on a date 00:25:28.114 --> 00:25:29.366 for our private outing. 00:25:30.033 --> 00:25:31.660 By that, you mean… 00:25:32.244 --> 00:25:33.245 I thought 00:25:34.371 --> 00:25:35.914 you would be feeling confined. 00:25:39.960 --> 00:25:43.088 I hear you headed back without seeing me the other day. 00:25:44.548 --> 00:25:45.632 I apologize. 00:25:46.508 --> 00:25:49.511 You probably gave me space to let me vent my frustration. 00:25:50.554 --> 00:25:52.681 Your kindness is worth noticing. 00:25:59.854 --> 00:26:00.814 Your Highness, 00:26:01.356 --> 00:26:03.650 I wish to ask you something. 00:26:04.985 --> 00:26:06.069 I will allow it. 00:26:06.778 --> 00:26:08.697 Consort Park is one of your own, 00:26:09.364 --> 00:26:11.491 but you seem unsatisfied with her. 00:26:14.869 --> 00:26:15.996 Am I right to assume that? 00:26:19.291 --> 00:26:20.125 You are. 00:26:22.002 --> 00:26:23.712 She has much to hide, 00:26:23.795 --> 00:26:25.505 which does not earn my trust. 00:26:29.259 --> 00:26:30.135 You see, 00:26:31.094 --> 00:26:34.681 I am aware of one of her secrets. 00:26:35.974 --> 00:26:37.434 A secret of hers? 00:26:38.685 --> 00:26:39.561 What would that be? 00:26:40.520 --> 00:26:42.981 It is in regard to her origin. 00:26:45.108 --> 00:26:48.445 If you are willing to wait, my suspicions will be proven. 00:26:49.821 --> 00:26:51.031 How? 00:26:52.407 --> 00:26:55.827 There is a girl who secretly informs Consort Park. 00:27:08.214 --> 00:27:11.301 Lady Yeonhee's temper isn't like usual. 00:27:13.887 --> 00:27:16.931 There must be something I don't know of. 00:27:57.347 --> 00:27:58.473 I remember them dying… 00:28:00.684 --> 00:28:02.185 around this time of year. 00:28:07.065 --> 00:28:08.483 I managed 00:28:09.901 --> 00:28:11.277 to have their bodies retrieved. 00:28:14.197 --> 00:28:16.282 They rest at the Kwangheemun grave site. 00:28:17.492 --> 00:28:18.910 You should visit them today. 00:28:24.624 --> 00:28:27.085 Are you saying that my parents 00:28:28.545 --> 00:28:30.505 rest in a grave? 00:28:38.513 --> 00:28:41.015 For years, I have reproached myself 00:28:42.308 --> 00:28:44.227 for not being able to give them one. 00:28:50.442 --> 00:28:52.110 Thank you, Your Majesty. 00:29:10.545 --> 00:29:12.756 Consort Park and I will rest before we head back. 00:29:12.839 --> 00:29:13.882 Do not disturb us. 00:29:13.965 --> 00:29:15.258 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:29:23.767 --> 00:29:27.979 Head through the back door to where Eunuch Jung awaits you. 00:29:28.271 --> 00:29:30.190 The grave site is right past the marketplace, 00:29:30.857 --> 00:29:32.358 but please be careful. 00:29:37.572 --> 00:29:40.158 HAN 00:29:41.743 --> 00:29:45.330 YOO 00:31:13.960 --> 00:31:16.087 The statement proving Consort Park's false identity 00:31:16.170 --> 00:31:17.547 is written in this letter. 00:31:17.964 --> 00:31:20.091 Yes, Lady Cho. What do you wish to do with it? 00:31:20.717 --> 00:31:22.552 Consort Park and His Majesty 00:31:23.094 --> 00:31:25.430 traveled incognito past Kwangheemun. 00:31:26.014 --> 00:31:28.433 I will inform him as soon as he returns 00:31:28.892 --> 00:31:31.895 and have her arrested submitting this as proof. 00:31:50.872 --> 00:31:52.582 I took too long at the outhouse, didn't I? 00:31:52.624 --> 00:31:54.000 Thank you for taking my place. 00:31:54.709 --> 00:31:58.129 Hardly. I am just happy to know that you feel lighter. 00:32:31.245 --> 00:32:33.539 What does this even say? 00:32:37.460 --> 00:32:39.212 Consort? 00:32:40.922 --> 00:32:43.549 That refers to Miss. 00:32:46.094 --> 00:32:50.181 Did someone actually testify to her identity? 00:32:59.482 --> 00:33:02.068 Miss… My goodness. 00:33:24.674 --> 00:33:27.218 Miss! 00:33:30.930 --> 00:33:32.390 You wait this long to tell me? 00:33:32.515 --> 00:33:34.392 Lady Cho said she would tell you herself. 00:33:34.434 --> 00:33:36.978 So you told her about His Majesty's outing? 00:33:37.395 --> 00:33:39.397 Why not sweep it under the rug? Even if she knows… 00:33:40.690 --> 00:33:41.816 Father! 00:33:41.941 --> 00:33:44.110 How is Ttonggeum taking the letter 00:33:44.527 --> 00:33:45.820 be evidence? 00:33:45.862 --> 00:33:47.447 It is not just any letter. 00:33:48.031 --> 00:33:50.408 The paper was soaked in musk water, you see. 00:33:50.533 --> 00:33:52.827 Your hands will reek just by touching it. 00:33:53.536 --> 00:33:54.537 So? 00:33:54.620 --> 00:33:58.708 Please arrest her once she arrives at the gate. 00:33:59.751 --> 00:34:01.419 If Ttonggeum delivered the letter, 00:34:01.544 --> 00:34:03.963 Consort Park's hand and clothes will smell of musk as well. 00:34:04.005 --> 00:34:06.299 What if she claims that it is the perfume she uses? 00:34:06.424 --> 00:34:07.967 She has always used the scent of orchids. 00:34:09.135 --> 00:34:10.636 So ignore anything she says 00:34:10.720 --> 00:34:12.263 and take her to the Queen Dowager. 00:34:14.974 --> 00:34:16.142 The Queen Dowager? 00:34:16.851 --> 00:34:18.603 Once I have proof, 00:34:19.562 --> 00:34:21.355 the Queen Dowager agreed to take over. 00:34:23.149 --> 00:34:24.984 Have you forgotten who she sides with? 00:34:25.068 --> 00:34:27.028 She is not fond of Consort Park. 00:34:30.156 --> 00:34:32.909 As if I would be that tactless. 00:34:34.368 --> 00:34:36.287 Having her in our corner makes for… 00:34:38.498 --> 00:34:39.874 the perfect opportunity. 00:34:43.795 --> 00:34:46.214 She has lived half her life in the palace. 00:34:46.297 --> 00:34:48.299 She is no stranger to politics. 00:34:48.674 --> 00:34:50.051 To punish Councilor Park's niece 00:34:50.176 --> 00:34:52.678 on a matter even His Majesty has turned a blind eye to 00:34:54.347 --> 00:34:55.807 all by herself? 00:34:56.474 --> 00:34:57.642 If not, 00:34:58.810 --> 00:35:01.187 -then what else? -Whatever her reason is, 00:35:03.523 --> 00:35:05.233 it is not for your sake. 00:35:15.368 --> 00:35:16.953 Are they on their way? 00:35:18.329 --> 00:35:19.497 Yes, Your Highness. 00:35:20.081 --> 00:35:21.499 Can they be trusted? 00:35:23.793 --> 00:35:25.711 Please, do not fret. 00:35:32.343 --> 00:35:35.680 I have rounded up those who will do anything for money. 00:35:36.264 --> 00:35:40.351 Without knowing or caring as to why, how, or who, 00:35:41.269 --> 00:35:44.522 they will do as told. 00:35:45.648 --> 00:35:47.066 You've done well. 00:35:47.150 --> 00:35:50.278 I am much obliged. 00:35:56.534 --> 00:35:59.370 Have one of our people keep watch on the Queen Dowager's movements. 00:35:59.871 --> 00:36:02.123 -The Queen Dowager? -This is not to be taken lightly. 00:36:02.582 --> 00:36:04.458 We must ascertain her intentions. 00:36:07.086 --> 00:36:08.087 Your Highness, 00:36:08.129 --> 00:36:10.089 do you believe he is trustworthy? 00:36:11.257 --> 00:36:13.843 The only person I trust right now is Lady Cho. 00:36:14.427 --> 00:36:18.556 I am up against a first senior rank royal concubine who will soon be Queen. 00:36:18.681 --> 00:36:19.724 That is why… 00:36:21.142 --> 00:36:23.186 one must be held accountable. 00:36:23.269 --> 00:36:24.604 Once Councilor Park finds out… 00:36:26.147 --> 00:36:29.275 He will be grateful to have a reason to eliminate Minister Cho. 00:36:31.277 --> 00:36:33.404 Lady Cho, blinded by her jealousy, 00:36:34.697 --> 00:36:36.908 sent her court maid and nanny 00:36:36.991 --> 00:36:39.410 to kill Consort Park. 00:36:41.746 --> 00:36:44.123 Did her court maid leave with the letter? 00:36:44.415 --> 00:36:45.291 Yes. 00:36:45.333 --> 00:36:49.754 Lady Cho said her court maid would take it to Consort Park. 00:36:50.296 --> 00:36:51.422 Then, 00:36:53.007 --> 00:36:54.926 the hunt has begun. 00:36:56.719 --> 00:36:59.013 They have been instructed to kill 00:37:00.598 --> 00:37:01.933 whom the court maid meets. 00:38:19.552 --> 00:38:20.803 This will do. 00:38:47.413 --> 00:38:48.539 You filthy rat! 00:38:51.417 --> 00:38:53.336 You dare try to run away after bumping into me? 00:38:53.419 --> 00:38:56.839 I apologize, my lady. I was in such a hurry that-- 00:38:57.465 --> 00:38:58.716 You are not to leave. 00:38:58.758 --> 00:39:01.260 I will have you arrested by the Police Bureau. 00:39:02.428 --> 00:39:03.721 I am truly sorry. 00:39:03.763 --> 00:39:04.764 You are not to leave. 00:39:05.723 --> 00:39:08.267 Please show mercy and look past her misconduct. 00:39:14.774 --> 00:39:15.858 Look where you are going. 00:39:23.491 --> 00:39:24.575 Miss! 00:39:33.292 --> 00:39:35.795 Your Majesty, could you come outside? 00:39:36.754 --> 00:39:37.880 Silence. 00:39:38.339 --> 00:39:40.341 I will return to the palace after sundown. 00:39:43.594 --> 00:39:45.054 Your Majesty, 00:39:45.096 --> 00:39:46.972 it is Left State Councilor Park. 00:40:08.327 --> 00:40:09.245 What brings you? 00:40:09.829 --> 00:40:11.831 I saw cavalry guards while passing by 00:40:12.081 --> 00:40:14.083 and requested an audience. 00:40:14.625 --> 00:40:16.001 You say this is a coincidence? 00:40:16.085 --> 00:40:19.380 Is Consort Park inside? 00:40:20.089 --> 00:40:21.924 She is taking a brief nap. 00:40:22.383 --> 00:40:24.427 Should I wake her up for you? 00:40:43.654 --> 00:40:46.407 Who am I to wake her up from her nap? 00:40:46.866 --> 00:40:47.825 I will… 00:40:48.367 --> 00:40:50.161 excuse myself. 00:41:04.675 --> 00:41:05.885 Bring me my horse. 00:41:06.469 --> 00:41:07.887 I must find Consort Park. 00:41:07.970 --> 00:41:10.181 Is Her Highness not inside? 00:41:17.396 --> 00:41:19.565 His Majesty left through the back door on his horse. 00:41:22.276 --> 00:41:24.570 -And my servants? -They await nearby. 00:41:25.404 --> 00:41:27.907 Scour every inch of the marketplace and paths nearby. 00:41:28.491 --> 00:41:30.576 Consort Park must be found. 00:41:38.584 --> 00:41:40.753 You came all this way to deliver this letter? 00:41:40.878 --> 00:41:44.298 Yes. Take a look at it yourself. 00:41:44.340 --> 00:41:47.593 Read what is on it and rip it to pieces. 00:41:54.725 --> 00:41:59.647 CONSORT PARK DECEIVES THE WORLD LIVING UNDER A STOLEN IDENTITY 00:42:04.735 --> 00:42:08.072 Our target is the one who receives the letter from the court maid. 00:42:09.323 --> 00:42:11.033 It must be her. 00:42:19.542 --> 00:42:21.043 What is wrong, Miss? 00:42:21.126 --> 00:42:23.254 The letter was a trap to lure you out here. 00:42:24.046 --> 00:42:25.756 We must return to His Majesty. 00:42:25.839 --> 00:42:27.925 It is not safe for us out here. 00:42:31.762 --> 00:42:34.765 Have all soldiers nearby gather at Kwangheemun! 00:42:34.848 --> 00:42:35.933 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:42:43.274 --> 00:42:47.111 How could you have passed away so suddenly? 00:42:52.491 --> 00:42:56.662 We only hope you find an easy passage to eternity. 00:43:17.975 --> 00:43:19.143 Miss. 00:43:57.848 --> 00:43:59.308 Miss! 00:44:01.477 --> 00:44:03.604 Miss! Please save her! 00:44:04.188 --> 00:44:05.314 Miss! 00:44:05.356 --> 00:44:07.358 Please save her life! 00:45:07.960 --> 00:45:09.002 Your Majesty. 00:45:16.719 --> 00:45:17.803 Councilor Park, 00:45:18.679 --> 00:45:20.097 how did you know to come here? 00:45:20.681 --> 00:45:22.099 And who are these men? 00:45:22.683 --> 00:45:27.020 They are street thugs who target women for their money. 00:45:27.563 --> 00:45:30.816 Thankfully, they caught my eye as I was passing by. 00:45:34.987 --> 00:45:36.238 You expect me to believe that? 00:45:36.947 --> 00:45:38.031 It is true, Your Majesty. 00:45:45.831 --> 00:45:46.749 This girl. 00:45:47.750 --> 00:45:49.543 Does she not serve Lady Cho? 00:46:00.387 --> 00:46:03.140 Yes, she tried to assist me today. 00:46:04.391 --> 00:46:06.685 -Consort Park-- -This must be cleaned up 00:46:06.727 --> 00:46:08.061 before the people see us. 00:46:24.411 --> 00:46:26.455 -Arrest them. -Yes, Your Majesty. 00:46:42.221 --> 00:46:45.891 Chief of Capital Bureau is here. By Minister Cho's orders, I presume. 00:46:57.069 --> 00:47:01.031 Lady Cho could not have orchestrated this herself. 00:47:11.500 --> 00:47:13.252 I was neglectful, Your Majesty. 00:47:13.335 --> 00:47:15.796 I am aware that she was the one to leave your side. 00:47:16.672 --> 00:47:17.631 However, 00:47:18.090 --> 00:47:20.926 how did Councilor Park know she was in danger? 00:47:21.802 --> 00:47:23.637 And why was Lady Cho's court maid there? 00:47:23.679 --> 00:47:24.930 Moreover, 00:47:25.973 --> 00:47:29.476 commanders were already present even before I gave the order. 00:47:30.227 --> 00:47:33.564 Did Councilor Park deploy the officers at the Capital Bureau? 00:47:33.647 --> 00:47:34.690 No. 00:47:35.941 --> 00:47:39.403 He was searching for Consort Park along with his servants. 00:47:40.779 --> 00:47:42.656 Chief of Capital Bureau… 00:47:44.408 --> 00:47:46.368 must be one of Minister Cho's. 00:48:18.692 --> 00:48:19.735 Your Majesty. 00:48:19.818 --> 00:48:21.612 Those arrested by the Capital Bureau 00:48:22.905 --> 00:48:24.323 are being interrogated. 00:48:26.533 --> 00:48:27.701 Do you… 00:48:28.702 --> 00:48:30.829 know anything about them? 00:48:32.623 --> 00:48:36.126 They are street thugs who targeted me for money. 00:48:38.170 --> 00:48:40.213 Are you hiding something from me? 00:48:42.841 --> 00:48:45.552 All I know is what I have told you. 00:48:45.636 --> 00:48:47.888 Should I interrogate Lady Cho's court maid instead? 00:48:51.141 --> 00:48:52.184 Please don't. 00:48:53.143 --> 00:48:55.020 She is like a sister to me. 00:48:56.021 --> 00:48:57.564 So to protect her, 00:48:59.733 --> 00:49:01.735 you have chosen to lie to me. 00:49:04.154 --> 00:49:05.197 You… 00:49:06.573 --> 00:49:08.575 You almost lost your life. 00:49:10.243 --> 00:49:13.872 What would I have done should you have closed your eyes forever? 00:49:14.623 --> 00:49:16.500 That is all I could think of… 00:49:17.918 --> 00:49:19.336 while watching you sleep. 00:49:20.879 --> 00:49:22.214 What will become of me… 00:49:23.507 --> 00:49:25.759 should you never wake up? 00:49:44.528 --> 00:49:47.155 You said the order came from a lady. 00:49:47.906 --> 00:49:50.325 A composite sketch has been drawn based on your description. 00:49:53.286 --> 00:49:54.997 Is this her? 00:49:58.125 --> 00:49:59.543 It has to be. 00:50:06.258 --> 00:50:07.426 Your Highness, 00:50:07.551 --> 00:50:10.595 it seems as though something went sideways. 00:50:12.848 --> 00:50:14.016 The letter… 00:50:15.559 --> 00:50:18.645 was not delivered as planned. 00:51:00.103 --> 00:51:03.398 You knew about the attack early enough to inform me. 00:51:03.774 --> 00:51:07.319 All I had were suspicions. Nothing was concrete. 00:51:07.986 --> 00:51:10.989 So where will you go from here? 00:51:11.615 --> 00:51:14.076 You had the Chief of Capital Bureau arrest the men. 00:51:14.409 --> 00:51:16.369 Will it be cleaned up on your end? 00:51:32.511 --> 00:51:33.929 Court Lady Han. 00:51:33.970 --> 00:51:36.348 The Queen Dowager tried to assassinate Consort Park. 00:51:38.100 --> 00:51:39.643 That is the whole story. 00:51:48.693 --> 00:51:49.736 Songbaek. 00:52:11.049 --> 00:52:13.135 Also present at the scene 00:52:13.260 --> 00:52:16.388 were Lady Cho's court maid and nanny. 00:52:16.555 --> 00:52:20.725 Who would the world consider the true culprit behind this attack to be? 00:52:22.144 --> 00:52:25.272 Now that we have both been dealt our cards, 00:52:25.605 --> 00:52:27.190 a deal is to be made. 00:52:27.274 --> 00:52:29.568 Lady Cho is oblivious of the event that took place. 00:52:29.693 --> 00:52:30.610 Furthermore, 00:52:31.194 --> 00:52:32.696 His Majesty must remain in the dark. 00:52:35.574 --> 00:52:38.743 Consort Park's life was in danger today. 00:52:39.411 --> 00:52:42.581 Someone must be held responsible. 00:52:42.622 --> 00:52:44.624 It should be the one who put it in motion. 00:52:45.709 --> 00:52:47.460 The Queen Dowager. 00:53:03.894 --> 00:53:06.813 You dare place all the responsibility 00:53:07.731 --> 00:53:10.442 on the Queen Dowager? 00:53:18.533 --> 00:53:22.913 It was she who sent assassins after our future Queen. 00:53:25.040 --> 00:53:26.750 Consort Park's or the Queen Dowager's. 00:53:27.834 --> 00:53:30.337 It is high time you chose a side. 00:54:58.216 --> 00:54:59.426 Your Highness, 00:54:59.467 --> 00:55:01.636 Councilor Park is at the door. 00:55:09.060 --> 00:55:10.312 Have him enter. 00:55:34.377 --> 00:55:35.337 Your Highness, 00:55:40.175 --> 00:55:41.384 these walls… 00:55:44.888 --> 00:55:46.639 must be suffocating. 00:55:49.267 --> 00:55:52.270 You have always wished to be free from the boudoir, 00:55:53.063 --> 00:55:55.690 but you were stuck in the palace for half your life. 00:55:57.525 --> 00:55:59.611 It must have been stifling. 00:56:07.911 --> 00:56:08.953 Your Highness, 00:56:10.372 --> 00:56:13.208 may I suggest you visit Onyang Palace? 00:56:15.627 --> 00:56:19.381 Head out first and I will follow suit 00:56:21.216 --> 00:56:23.093 along with more necessities. 00:56:25.220 --> 00:56:26.221 Are you… 00:56:28.223 --> 00:56:30.100 ousting me? 00:56:30.934 --> 00:56:32.811 I am pleading with you 00:56:33.853 --> 00:56:38.316 to leave the Capital before His Majesty uncovers the truth. 00:56:39.818 --> 00:56:41.403 Have it covered up before then. 00:56:43.113 --> 00:56:44.155 Kill someone, 00:56:44.656 --> 00:56:45.865 make a deal, 00:56:46.324 --> 00:56:47.242 anything. 00:56:49.035 --> 00:56:50.745 You have the means to do so. 00:56:52.122 --> 00:56:54.040 Even if I do, 00:56:54.958 --> 00:56:58.128 I will not be able to wipe the slate clean. 00:56:59.754 --> 00:57:01.673 It was indisputably reckless 00:57:02.549 --> 00:57:03.591 and… 00:57:06.052 --> 00:57:07.846 foolish of you. 00:57:08.680 --> 00:57:12.350 For the sake of his daughter and his family, 00:57:13.059 --> 00:57:15.353 Minister Cho will take ruthless measures. 00:57:16.438 --> 00:57:19.149 Who are you choosing to protect? 00:57:22.610 --> 00:57:23.862 Me? 00:57:26.489 --> 00:57:28.158 Or your niece? 00:57:30.160 --> 00:57:31.870 Or are you… 00:57:34.873 --> 00:57:37.292 trying to protect Consort Park from me? 00:57:45.383 --> 00:57:47.010 She is the Queen 00:57:48.470 --> 00:57:49.304 who is… 00:57:51.639 --> 00:57:53.725 needed in this country. 00:57:53.766 --> 00:57:54.893 I… 00:58:02.817 --> 00:58:05.528 I do not care about the fate of this country. 00:58:07.489 --> 00:58:09.324 Are you choosing to abandon me? 00:58:11.743 --> 00:58:13.203 Just like before? 00:58:24.380 --> 00:58:25.924 Of course not. 00:58:26.633 --> 00:58:28.635 I am not abandoning you. 00:58:28.676 --> 00:58:29.802 I am… 00:58:33.056 --> 00:58:35.099 trying to protect you. 00:58:37.393 --> 00:58:38.645 Your Highness! 00:58:39.270 --> 00:58:42.649 A litter awaits you outside. 00:58:46.778 --> 00:58:47.779 I… 00:58:49.113 --> 00:58:52.242 will not take a step out of my palace. 00:58:53.076 --> 00:58:55.078 Once His Majesty uncovers the truth, 00:58:55.787 --> 00:59:00.542 he might respond with utmost cruelty. 00:59:03.169 --> 00:59:05.255 By then, it will be too late… 00:59:08.091 --> 00:59:10.552 for me to protect you. 00:59:42.458 --> 00:59:44.419 Have you not received your orders? 00:59:46.921 --> 00:59:48.131 Escort… 00:59:53.845 --> 00:59:55.013 Her Highness. 01:00:55.782 --> 01:00:58.409 Whatever you wish will become a reality! 01:00:58.493 --> 01:00:59.911 Come to me when you are ready! 01:01:01.412 --> 01:01:04.666 You wicked monk. I admit defeat. 01:02:18.906 --> 01:02:19.991 So tell me. 01:02:21.993 --> 01:02:24.495 Where do you think I will go from here? 01:02:45.016 --> 01:02:48.019 BLOODY HEART 01:03:08.498 --> 01:03:09.499 Please have mercy. 01:03:10.416 --> 01:03:12.543 The one who deceived Lady Cho and sent the assassins 01:03:13.503 --> 01:03:14.629 was the Queen Dowager. 01:03:14.712 --> 01:03:18.341 Are you absolutely sure you can give me what I want? 01:03:18.966 --> 01:03:21.719 Ttonggeum was summoned by the King? 01:03:21.803 --> 01:03:24.639 Minister Cho is someone I need on my side. 01:03:24.722 --> 01:03:27.058 It is why I will cherish you. 01:03:27.099 --> 01:03:30.228 I plan on retiring to the countryside. 01:03:30.686 --> 01:03:31.437 Once you leave, how badly will His Majesty treat me? 01:03:32.063 --> 01:03:33.064 My young wicked monk. 01:03:34.190 --> 01:03:35.608 Have my son… 01:03:35.691 --> 01:03:37.318 take his last breath.