WEBVTT 00:00:47.302 --> 00:00:50.221 THE PEOPLE, GROUPS, PLACES, AND INCIDENTS IN THIS DRAMA ARE PURELY FICTIONAL 00:01:55.662 --> 00:01:56.746 So tell me. 00:01:58.248 --> 00:02:01.042 Where do you think I will go from here? 00:02:06.131 --> 00:02:07.841 Have me leave the palace again 00:02:08.967 --> 00:02:11.678 and it will be me who burns. 00:02:12.470 --> 00:02:13.638 This… 00:02:15.181 --> 00:02:17.142 is not… 00:02:18.726 --> 00:02:19.727 who you are. 00:02:20.311 --> 00:02:21.771 Not who I am? 00:02:22.522 --> 00:02:24.691 Not like a gentle flower, you mean? 00:02:25.900 --> 00:02:27.735 One that is trampled on, 00:02:27.819 --> 00:02:31.197 picked when needed, and discarded when withered? 00:02:33.408 --> 00:02:36.202 Rather than withering away as a flower, 00:02:37.620 --> 00:02:40.415 I choose the life of a creeping vine. 00:02:44.210 --> 00:02:47.088 I will not leave my palace. 00:03:28.504 --> 00:03:30.548 I must speak to the wicked monk. 00:03:33.801 --> 00:03:35.720 Is he still there? 00:03:38.640 --> 00:03:40.975 No one has been allowed to approach him, 00:03:41.935 --> 00:03:43.519 so I am sure that he is. 00:03:46.856 --> 00:03:48.942 I wish to meet with him discreetly. 00:03:51.611 --> 00:03:53.821 Find me a way out of the palace. 00:03:58.451 --> 00:04:01.371 The Queen Dowager has just left the palace. 00:04:03.456 --> 00:04:05.291 Without her bodyguards? 00:04:05.375 --> 00:04:07.710 Yes, with just one court lady and court maid. 00:04:09.921 --> 00:04:12.840 Have men escort her, without her knowing. 00:04:25.478 --> 00:04:27.981 BLOODY HEART EPISODE 11 00:04:35.697 --> 00:04:36.948 You summoned me, Your Majesty. 00:04:37.031 --> 00:04:39.075 We have not talked in a while. 00:04:40.285 --> 00:04:42.036 After the rain-calling ceremony, 00:04:42.120 --> 00:04:43.871 I am to visit the former King's grave. 00:04:43.997 --> 00:04:45.957 While I am away, 00:04:46.499 --> 00:04:50.461 I leave you in charge of guarding the palace. 00:04:50.586 --> 00:04:51.671 Your Majesty, 00:04:52.630 --> 00:04:55.216 that duty usually falls upon the king's father-in-law. 00:04:55.300 --> 00:04:58.052 I am baffled as to why you are giving me the honor. 00:04:58.177 --> 00:05:01.931 Currently, you are my one and only father-in-law. 00:05:03.808 --> 00:05:05.518 I am blessed by your boundless generosity. 00:05:09.355 --> 00:05:10.648 I am aware 00:05:11.399 --> 00:05:13.776 of the heartache I have caused Lady Cho. 00:05:14.360 --> 00:05:16.237 A monarch has no shame. 00:05:16.821 --> 00:05:18.489 Please do not speak of such atrocity. 00:05:18.531 --> 00:05:20.241 In no way 00:05:21.451 --> 00:05:22.702 will I mistreat Lady Cho. 00:05:22.827 --> 00:05:24.829 Matters of the Internal Court are for Consort Park to decide, 00:05:25.997 --> 00:05:27.707 so please refrain from saying as such. 00:05:29.000 --> 00:05:30.043 Is that why… 00:05:32.170 --> 00:05:34.047 you tried to have her killed? 00:05:38.301 --> 00:05:39.260 Am I right? 00:05:46.309 --> 00:05:47.477 I… 00:05:48.811 --> 00:05:50.772 am only speculating, 00:05:52.231 --> 00:05:53.358 so do not misunderstand. 00:05:54.108 --> 00:05:55.985 When Consort Park was attacked, 00:05:56.069 --> 00:05:58.071 Lady Cho's court maid was present. 00:05:58.196 --> 00:06:01.115 Why would I possibly doubt you and Lady Cho 00:06:01.699 --> 00:06:05.244 when I am fully aware of where your loyalty lies? 00:06:22.220 --> 00:06:25.306 The father is responsible for his daughter's misconduct. 00:06:25.390 --> 00:06:27.266 Please reprimand her foolish decision 00:06:28.810 --> 00:06:31.270 and generously show her mercy. 00:06:32.146 --> 00:06:33.356 Was it… 00:06:34.649 --> 00:06:35.691 Lady Cho's doing? 00:06:38.611 --> 00:06:41.155 She sent assassins after the future Queen. 00:06:41.656 --> 00:06:43.491 She should be stripped of her title 00:06:43.616 --> 00:06:45.451 and be ordered to drink poison. 00:06:45.535 --> 00:06:46.786 It is why 00:06:48.121 --> 00:06:49.622 I beg for mercy as her father. 00:06:50.289 --> 00:06:52.125 His Majesty will soon uncover the truth. 00:06:53.126 --> 00:06:55.628 It is why I humbly request that you show her mercy. 00:06:56.671 --> 00:06:58.131 The truth will only be… 00:06:58.756 --> 00:07:00.341 a royal scandal. 00:07:01.843 --> 00:07:03.636 Are you blackmailing me? 00:07:05.596 --> 00:07:07.682 Then let people speak of a royal scandal. 00:07:07.765 --> 00:07:10.852 A concubine's jealousy is not something the country has not seen before. 00:07:10.977 --> 00:07:13.020 But a mother-in-law trying to harm her daughter-in-law… 00:07:16.190 --> 00:07:18.151 is an unprecedented royal scandal. 00:07:20.778 --> 00:07:24.782 The one who deceived Lady Cho and sent the assassins 00:07:27.160 --> 00:07:28.661 was the Queen Dowager. 00:08:04.030 --> 00:08:04.864 Release him. 00:08:16.125 --> 00:08:17.585 Is he alive? 00:08:17.668 --> 00:08:19.086 It has been over a fortnight. 00:08:19.170 --> 00:08:20.838 A mere mortal could not-- 00:08:20.922 --> 00:08:22.882 But the Maitreya is no mere mortal. 00:08:24.091 --> 00:08:26.052 Wake up. Please. 00:08:26.385 --> 00:08:27.720 Please, wake up. 00:08:27.762 --> 00:08:30.056 You promised to grant my heart's desire. 00:08:30.765 --> 00:08:33.768 If you are the Maitreya, you are to live. 00:08:34.769 --> 00:08:36.270 Wake up! 00:08:53.162 --> 00:08:55.248 The skies… 00:08:56.582 --> 00:08:59.001 answer to you. 00:09:00.795 --> 00:09:03.422 Inform me of your heart's desire, 00:09:03.714 --> 00:09:05.132 and I will have it… 00:09:06.467 --> 00:09:09.095 become your reality. 00:09:10.179 --> 00:09:11.305 Are you absolutely sure 00:09:12.890 --> 00:09:15.518 you can give me what I want? 00:09:22.942 --> 00:09:24.402 Consort Park, 00:09:24.485 --> 00:09:27.071 Lady Cho's court maid is here. 00:09:27.697 --> 00:09:28.656 Let her enter. 00:09:38.916 --> 00:09:40.042 Ttonggeum. 00:09:40.751 --> 00:09:41.627 Miss. 00:09:47.091 --> 00:09:49.135 Let me see you. Were you injured? 00:09:50.636 --> 00:09:51.679 Terrifying, wasn't it? 00:09:53.180 --> 00:09:57.518 You at the brink of death is what scared me the most. 00:09:59.729 --> 00:10:01.230 Do not go anywhere else 00:10:01.355 --> 00:10:02.940 and stay at Chaeokdang. 00:10:05.192 --> 00:10:10.031 Staying beside you is something I know I can do well. 00:10:10.156 --> 00:10:12.825 I will find you a way out of the palace. 00:10:14.285 --> 00:10:15.161 No. 00:10:16.287 --> 00:10:17.580 I'm not leaving. 00:10:18.331 --> 00:10:21.167 Living under your shadow seems good enough for me. 00:10:22.168 --> 00:10:23.961 Life in the palace isn't easy. 00:10:24.086 --> 00:10:27.089 But serving the King has to be better 00:10:27.131 --> 00:10:29.216 than serving the Minister of War. 00:10:29.550 --> 00:10:31.636 The food is different for starters. 00:10:33.429 --> 00:10:34.347 Ttonggeum… 00:10:36.140 --> 00:10:38.851 Miss, did you know that the court maids 00:10:38.976 --> 00:10:41.312 fight over who gets to eat your leftovers? 00:10:45.066 --> 00:10:48.611 Whether it's Lady Yeonhee's or yours, 00:10:48.653 --> 00:10:51.530 eating leftovers is all the same. 00:10:52.531 --> 00:10:55.951 But you always keep the plates clean 00:10:56.911 --> 00:10:58.996 since you know we will be eating the leftovers. 00:11:02.792 --> 00:11:04.126 I… 00:11:04.669 --> 00:11:07.421 would not mind a lifetime of it. 00:11:11.759 --> 00:11:13.010 Miss. 00:11:31.612 --> 00:11:33.197 Those who attacked Consort Park. 00:11:33.280 --> 00:11:35.241 Are they still not talking? 00:11:37.660 --> 00:11:39.120 They are common thugs, Your Majesty. 00:11:39.870 --> 00:11:42.331 The harassment of Consort Park led to an altercation. 00:11:42.456 --> 00:11:46.711 It did not seem like they were aware of her title. 00:11:49.171 --> 00:11:50.631 And yet they tried to kill her? 00:11:52.341 --> 00:11:54.009 Find out who is behind this attack. 00:11:54.051 --> 00:11:55.428 Or maybe I should… 00:11:56.470 --> 00:11:57.680 interrogate them myself. 00:12:00.891 --> 00:12:02.309 You cannot, Your Majesty. 00:12:02.351 --> 00:12:04.770 The court will try to find out where Consort Park visited 00:12:04.812 --> 00:12:06.605 while traveling incognito. 00:12:17.491 --> 00:12:19.452 Bring me Lady Cho's court maid. 00:12:19.535 --> 00:12:20.661 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:12:22.955 --> 00:12:26.041 Ttonggeum was summoned by the King? 00:12:26.167 --> 00:12:29.545 Yes, by His Majesty's orders. 00:12:34.675 --> 00:12:36.177 What if 00:12:36.969 --> 00:12:39.472 Ttonggeum tells His Majesty that I was behind it? 00:12:40.097 --> 00:12:42.641 This is not fair. You know I am not to blame. 00:12:42.725 --> 00:12:45.728 I do, sister. It is why Father has told you to stay put. 00:12:45.811 --> 00:12:49.190 The Queen Dowager deceived me! 00:12:50.941 --> 00:12:54.695 His Majesty will believe me to be a viciously jealous concubine. 00:12:55.988 --> 00:12:57.615 Father will handle the situation 00:12:58.115 --> 00:12:59.950 and you have been told to behave. 00:13:00.075 --> 00:13:01.869 Please do so! 00:13:24.850 --> 00:13:25.768 Raise your head. 00:13:28.062 --> 00:13:32.608 I have been taught not to look directly at the King. 00:13:49.416 --> 00:13:50.751 It is a royal command. 00:14:03.722 --> 00:14:06.392 Do you recognize me? 00:14:07.142 --> 00:14:08.769 How could a lowly being like myself 00:14:08.811 --> 00:14:11.689 possible recognize His Majesty? 00:14:12.481 --> 00:14:16.402 Who have you told about Consort Park? 00:14:17.611 --> 00:14:19.446 I do not follow. 00:14:20.030 --> 00:14:22.825 I met her for the first time 00:14:22.908 --> 00:14:24.910 after coming to reside at the palace. 00:14:26.120 --> 00:14:27.162 Is that so? 00:14:29.790 --> 00:14:31.166 What you just said… 00:14:32.459 --> 00:14:33.669 is the truth. 00:14:35.671 --> 00:14:36.881 One's mouth… 00:14:38.340 --> 00:14:39.758 can breathe fire. 00:14:39.800 --> 00:14:40.968 One's tongue… 00:14:42.011 --> 00:14:43.762 can be the sharpest blade. 00:14:43.888 --> 00:14:45.389 Let it be your mantra. 00:14:47.266 --> 00:14:48.976 I am much obliged. 00:14:49.560 --> 00:14:53.272 Was it Lady Cho who sent the assassins after Consort Park? 00:14:55.816 --> 00:14:59.778 I promised Consort Park not to interrogate you. 00:14:59.945 --> 00:15:03.490 Answer me truthfully so that I can keep my word. 00:15:08.871 --> 00:15:10.706 Not speaking on behalf of your master… 00:15:12.541 --> 00:15:14.084 is a sign of affirmation. 00:15:15.127 --> 00:15:15.961 Am I right? 00:15:17.087 --> 00:15:19.840 Please… do not show me mercy! 00:15:41.362 --> 00:15:42.363 Your Majesty. 00:15:43.656 --> 00:15:44.782 You must let it go. 00:15:44.865 --> 00:15:46.742 Lady Cho tried to harm you. 00:15:47.076 --> 00:15:48.786 Her father would have known that. 00:15:49.411 --> 00:15:50.746 You still must not act. 00:15:50.829 --> 00:15:51.705 Consort Park-- 00:15:51.789 --> 00:15:53.540 Minister Cho is loyal to you. 00:16:03.509 --> 00:16:04.802 Oh, dear. 00:16:10.015 --> 00:16:12.142 His Majesty is present. 00:16:20.901 --> 00:16:22.820 I heard you had fallen ill with a cold. 00:16:23.237 --> 00:16:25.030 It is nice to see you feeling better. 00:16:25.155 --> 00:16:26.365 To what… 00:16:27.366 --> 00:16:28.701 do I owe the pleasure? 00:16:28.742 --> 00:16:30.911 Must I have a reason to visit the palace 00:16:31.161 --> 00:16:32.997 of my beloved lady? 00:16:35.457 --> 00:16:36.792 Is it your turn? 00:16:37.918 --> 00:16:40.087 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:16:40.170 --> 00:16:41.880 You seem to be losing. 00:16:48.387 --> 00:16:49.847 You must face the target squarely 00:16:50.723 --> 00:16:53.726 and let the stick draw an arc. 00:17:01.358 --> 00:17:02.526 Minister Cho 00:17:03.610 --> 00:17:05.279 is someone I need on my side. 00:17:07.698 --> 00:17:09.950 It is why I will cherish you. 00:17:15.039 --> 00:17:16.582 So, never… 00:17:17.291 --> 00:17:19.209 will you endanger Consort Park again. 00:17:20.711 --> 00:17:24.381 You answer to Consort Park, and Consort Park… 00:17:26.216 --> 00:17:27.426 is your master. 00:17:29.178 --> 00:17:31.096 Causing her any harm… 00:17:34.600 --> 00:17:35.851 will be treason. 00:17:37.352 --> 00:17:39.521 Go and await Consort Park's reprimand. 00:18:03.087 --> 00:18:05.047 I informed Consort Park that the assassins 00:18:05.422 --> 00:18:07.007 were sent by the Queen Dowager. 00:18:08.092 --> 00:18:10.719 She does not intend to inform His Majesty, 00:18:10.761 --> 00:18:12.221 but maybe 00:18:13.222 --> 00:18:15.265 you should convince her before this gets out of hand. 00:18:31.990 --> 00:18:33.492 The Queen Dowager 00:18:33.617 --> 00:18:36.787 must see me as a daughter-in-law who covets the royal family's wealth. 00:18:36.870 --> 00:18:41.291 Why else would she try to have me killed knowing that I am your niece? 00:18:43.127 --> 00:18:44.920 Does His Majesty know? 00:18:51.969 --> 00:18:53.137 What should I do? 00:18:53.887 --> 00:18:54.888 Should I tell him? 00:18:54.972 --> 00:18:58.809 Then it will have to include Lady Cho's involvement as well. 00:18:59.434 --> 00:19:00.853 However, 00:19:00.978 --> 00:19:04.106 His Majesty cannot afford to lose Minister Cho and his daughter. 00:19:04.189 --> 00:19:05.232 That is right. 00:19:06.191 --> 00:19:08.986 It is why the Queen Dowager took advantage of Lady Cho. 00:19:09.862 --> 00:19:12.531 Nevertheless, I cannot let the incident slide. 00:19:14.116 --> 00:19:17.411 She is the Queen Dowager. His Majesty's mother. 00:19:18.162 --> 00:19:19.788 Even if the truth is uncovered, 00:19:20.330 --> 00:19:23.041 punishing a mother is a sin against the skies. 00:19:23.167 --> 00:19:25.711 A mother-in-law tried to have her daughter-in-law killed. 00:19:26.712 --> 00:19:28.297 Which is a royal scandal. 00:19:31.341 --> 00:19:32.301 Please let it rest. 00:19:35.387 --> 00:19:36.722 The scandal coming to light 00:19:36.847 --> 00:19:39.141 will justify him sinning against the skies. 00:19:40.100 --> 00:19:42.603 I will have her prestige reduced 00:19:42.728 --> 00:19:45.981 as a compensation for my near-death experience. 00:19:52.487 --> 00:19:53.655 I plan on retiring… 00:19:54.740 --> 00:19:56.241 to the countryside. 00:19:58.660 --> 00:20:01.038 My migrating to the countryside due to an illness 00:20:01.121 --> 00:20:04.374 will surely be enough of a compensation. 00:20:06.126 --> 00:20:09.588 Even without you present, your influence will reach the officials. 00:20:16.970 --> 00:20:19.431 It will buy His Majesty time to spread his wings. 00:20:21.642 --> 00:20:25.062 What he will do in my absence 00:20:26.230 --> 00:20:27.856 has me just as curious. 00:20:29.900 --> 00:20:32.027 And with that, the Queen Dowager's involvement 00:20:33.779 --> 00:20:35.072 will remain buried. 00:20:43.622 --> 00:20:45.290 You must bury it. 00:20:49.962 --> 00:20:51.046 Yes, Lady Choi. 00:20:51.129 --> 00:20:53.090 I will behave. 00:21:02.975 --> 00:21:03.850 No, Lady Cho. 00:21:04.434 --> 00:21:07.229 A servant can only be punished by the master he or she serves. 00:21:07.271 --> 00:21:09.106 How is she Consort Park's court maid? 00:21:10.148 --> 00:21:11.858 She belongs to my family! 00:21:13.860 --> 00:21:15.696 At this moment, she is under my care. 00:21:27.541 --> 00:21:29.668 You still have not learned to behave. 00:21:30.711 --> 00:21:34.589 It was the Queen Dowager, not me. 00:21:35.132 --> 00:21:37.092 No one can blame the lady of rank, 00:21:38.135 --> 00:21:39.761 so it all falls on me instead. 00:21:41.221 --> 00:21:42.431 Speak less 00:21:43.432 --> 00:21:44.474 and hide your emotions. 00:21:45.142 --> 00:21:46.977 That will protect you from being used. 00:21:47.060 --> 00:21:51.857 Only then, will you and your family make it through alive. 00:21:54.067 --> 00:21:55.736 Ttonggeum is now under my care. 00:21:55.819 --> 00:21:57.487 She is not to be touched. 00:22:16.590 --> 00:22:19.926 Your Majesty, you ought to retreat to your chambers. 00:22:20.010 --> 00:22:22.387 The question for the special examination 00:22:22.471 --> 00:22:24.306 seems to be impossible to answer. 00:22:29.728 --> 00:22:30.812 Namsang! 00:22:31.772 --> 00:22:33.231 How could you do this to me? 00:22:33.357 --> 00:22:36.026 Lord Kim, please calm down. 00:22:36.568 --> 00:22:38.070 He is still under inspection and-- 00:22:38.111 --> 00:22:39.321 As if that is needed! 00:22:39.988 --> 00:22:42.532 I have seen him cause trouble in more ways than one. 00:22:42.657 --> 00:22:44.368 Report his misconduct and remove him from office! 00:22:45.035 --> 00:22:45.911 No. 00:22:46.036 --> 00:22:48.330 There should be a graver punishment. 00:22:48.372 --> 00:22:50.415 The full scope of what he did still remains unknown. 00:22:50.499 --> 00:22:51.541 I urge you to calm down. 00:22:55.420 --> 00:22:58.548 When that imbecile suggested that he sides with the Queen Dowager, 00:22:59.257 --> 00:23:01.802 I should have sent him someplace far. 00:23:04.554 --> 00:23:08.141 I only have myself to blame for cherishing my youngest boy. 00:23:10.060 --> 00:23:12.270 How can he be this foolish? 00:23:17.526 --> 00:23:19.069 Is it a message from Siwol? 00:23:19.111 --> 00:23:20.445 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:23:20.946 --> 00:23:24.241 He says it was a question far too difficult to answer. 00:23:25.867 --> 00:23:27.661 If I miss out on this opportunity, 00:23:28.620 --> 00:23:30.789 I will have to wait for the stars to align again. 00:24:42.527 --> 00:24:45.822 Did I interrupt your sleep? 00:24:45.947 --> 00:24:50.160 It was a light sleep from which I was about to awake. 00:24:51.661 --> 00:24:53.705 You should always sleep comfortably. 00:24:54.206 --> 00:24:55.499 What about you? 00:24:57.000 --> 00:24:58.001 How are you doing? 00:24:59.252 --> 00:25:02.255 Should you not rest more after the scare you had? 00:25:02.339 --> 00:25:04.591 I am very much healthy, Your Majesty. 00:25:24.361 --> 00:25:25.237 Look over there. 00:25:27.322 --> 00:25:29.241 She is the future Queen. 00:25:34.913 --> 00:25:36.122 She is… 00:25:38.250 --> 00:25:39.876 my wife. 00:25:44.047 --> 00:25:45.257 Why are you chuckling? 00:25:45.966 --> 00:25:49.052 Because you seem smitten, Your Majesty. 00:25:51.846 --> 00:25:52.931 Yes. 00:25:54.432 --> 00:25:55.725 I guess you are right. 00:25:57.644 --> 00:25:59.437 For a powerless being like me, 00:26:01.314 --> 00:26:02.816 even being smitten is a luxury. 00:26:02.941 --> 00:26:05.527 Why do you see yourself as powerless? 00:26:07.070 --> 00:26:09.406 You can make anything happen 00:26:09.531 --> 00:26:11.283 just by scolding the ways of the world. 00:26:12.576 --> 00:26:14.452 Scolding the ways of the world 00:26:15.453 --> 00:26:16.496 will give me everything? 00:26:21.042 --> 00:26:22.085 Yes. 00:26:24.212 --> 00:26:26.464 That is the world I will create. 00:26:28.425 --> 00:26:29.634 And when that day comes, 00:26:30.677 --> 00:26:32.220 I will live my life 00:26:33.805 --> 00:26:36.224 cherishing my wife and my people. 00:26:45.984 --> 00:26:48.862 Your Highness, Consort Park is present. 00:26:49.779 --> 00:26:50.822 Have her enter. 00:26:57.245 --> 00:26:59.331 I was hoping to have you over, 00:26:59.414 --> 00:27:00.957 but you came to see me first. 00:27:02.292 --> 00:27:03.752 I apologize, Your Highness. 00:27:04.461 --> 00:27:05.587 Go ahead. 00:27:10.050 --> 00:27:11.217 Did you not hear me? 00:27:12.594 --> 00:27:13.887 One might think 00:27:14.012 --> 00:27:17.015 that I served poison in your tea. 00:27:24.814 --> 00:27:25.815 So you know. 00:27:25.857 --> 00:27:27.901 If you are referring to recent events, 00:27:29.235 --> 00:27:32.113 then I am aware of it, yes. 00:27:32.656 --> 00:27:33.531 I see. 00:27:36.368 --> 00:27:38.244 So what will your next move be? 00:27:38.995 --> 00:27:40.664 Absolutely nothing 00:27:41.956 --> 00:27:45.085 since Councilor Park has already agreed to pay the price. 00:27:47.837 --> 00:27:51.675 After resigning, he will move to the countryside. 00:27:54.636 --> 00:27:57.305 To let His Majesty remain a good son, 00:27:58.056 --> 00:27:59.974 this incident will be buried. 00:28:29.087 --> 00:28:31.881 I was right. You are my son indeed. 00:28:33.341 --> 00:28:36.094 Do you have any idea how long I have searched for you? 00:28:38.012 --> 00:28:39.431 Dig me out of the hole I'm in. 00:28:40.056 --> 00:28:42.267 You know how vicious gambling house thugs can be. 00:28:44.102 --> 00:28:46.771 I severed my worldly ties when I took the oath. 00:28:46.855 --> 00:28:48.940 As if that also extends to blood ties. 00:28:49.315 --> 00:28:51.192 I hear you are the Maitreya. 00:28:51.276 --> 00:28:54.070 Then, that would make me the Maitreya's father. 00:28:55.363 --> 00:28:57.115 Let me take advantage of the son I fathered. 00:28:57.157 --> 00:29:00.702 Many will offer money and rice just upon hearing your name. 00:29:04.956 --> 00:29:08.460 This was said by the father who sold his eight-year-old to hoodlums. 00:29:09.043 --> 00:29:10.670 "He is, at least, a healthy chunk of meat." 00:29:11.463 --> 00:29:12.797 By the looks of it though, 00:29:13.673 --> 00:29:15.675 not even that can be said about you anymore. 00:29:50.627 --> 00:29:52.545 An answer has been urged. 00:29:53.296 --> 00:29:55.840 She impatiently awaits a date. 00:29:56.341 --> 00:29:57.342 Three days. 00:29:59.385 --> 00:30:00.512 On the third day from today, 00:30:01.679 --> 00:30:03.807 Her Highness' wish shall be granted. 00:30:08.770 --> 00:30:10.855 Is it true that you are resigning? 00:30:10.897 --> 00:30:13.233 You will leave the office at this pivotal moment? 00:30:13.316 --> 00:30:17.070 Nothing will change even if I leave the Capital. 00:30:18.154 --> 00:30:19.572 Once you leave, 00:30:21.241 --> 00:30:22.784 how badly will His Majesty treat me? 00:30:23.409 --> 00:30:24.702 He will not treat you poorly… 00:30:25.870 --> 00:30:27.372 for you are his mother. 00:30:27.455 --> 00:30:28.957 What about Consort Park? 00:30:30.333 --> 00:30:34.045 Would she let me be when I unleashed assassins after her? 00:30:35.630 --> 00:30:39.551 You have openly announced that your loyalty lies with her. 00:30:41.302 --> 00:30:42.387 Your Highness, 00:30:43.930 --> 00:30:49.185 no one would ever dare to harm you. 00:30:56.943 --> 00:30:58.653 Please give me three days. 00:31:01.281 --> 00:31:04.033 I will have collected my thoughts until then. 00:31:07.912 --> 00:31:08.997 Just three days. 00:31:15.086 --> 00:31:16.045 Three days. 00:31:18.298 --> 00:31:20.717 I wonder why she asked for three days specifically. 00:31:21.092 --> 00:31:22.802 His Majesty will visit his father's grave 00:31:22.886 --> 00:31:24.554 after the rain-calling ceremony. 00:31:25.096 --> 00:31:26.598 Maybe she ought 00:31:27.056 --> 00:31:29.434 to sort things out during His Majesty's absence. 00:32:23.613 --> 00:32:24.656 Lord Park, 00:32:25.239 --> 00:32:27.283 the future Queen has finally been named, 00:32:27.367 --> 00:32:29.786 but resigning still seems premature. 00:32:32.497 --> 00:32:34.457 I will refrain from dissuading you any further 00:32:35.166 --> 00:32:37.126 hoping to hear the reason upon your return. 00:32:58.856 --> 00:32:59.857 Your Majesty, 00:32:59.983 --> 00:33:01.776 to see the rain-calling altar, 00:33:01.901 --> 00:33:03.903 you must depart for Sajikdan right away. 00:33:12.745 --> 00:33:13.955 My young wicked monk. 00:33:16.165 --> 00:33:18.167 Will you truly be able 00:33:19.711 --> 00:33:21.337 to grant me what I desire? 00:35:17.036 --> 00:35:18.162 We have rain. 00:35:18.538 --> 00:35:19.747 It is raining. 00:36:19.557 --> 00:36:20.850 What… 00:36:20.933 --> 00:36:23.477 -Your Majesty! -Your Majesty! 00:36:36.866 --> 00:36:40.620 His Majesty coughed blood and collapsed! 00:37:10.316 --> 00:37:12.735 Close all the palace gates this instant! 00:37:16.614 --> 00:37:18.324 Until I say otherwise, 00:37:19.450 --> 00:37:21.953 no one is to enter or leave the palace. 00:37:24.914 --> 00:37:25.957 The drums will be struck. 00:37:26.082 --> 00:37:28.376 Except for those guarding the gates, 00:37:28.626 --> 00:37:30.544 all soldiers on duty will gather 00:37:31.545 --> 00:37:32.713 in the main yard. 00:38:36.485 --> 00:38:37.653 Speak. 00:38:38.487 --> 00:38:41.574 The healthy King collapsed after suddenly coughing blood. 00:38:42.116 --> 00:38:43.242 What caused his illness? 00:38:43.909 --> 00:38:46.912 His spleen and stomach are severely damaged. 00:38:46.996 --> 00:38:48.831 Is it due to what he ate? 00:38:49.832 --> 00:38:51.250 What could he have had? 00:38:51.876 --> 00:38:53.085 One's spleen… 00:38:54.587 --> 00:38:58.090 is the organ first affected by poison. 00:38:59.383 --> 00:39:01.886 Judging by the discoloration on the silver hairpin in his mouth, 00:39:02.553 --> 00:39:04.347 he seems to have consumed poison. 00:39:29.622 --> 00:39:31.374 When will he regain his health? 00:39:34.794 --> 00:39:37.171 He will be himself again. Will he not? 00:39:37.254 --> 00:39:40.132 Please do not show me mercy! 00:40:01.487 --> 00:40:03.072 His Majesty… 00:40:03.656 --> 00:40:05.699 has yet to regain consciousness. 00:40:13.290 --> 00:40:15.709 Then I should go to the King's Palace. 00:40:26.512 --> 00:40:27.471 For I am… 00:40:28.806 --> 00:40:30.599 His Majesty's mother. 00:40:46.615 --> 00:40:48.826 As the King has no son, 00:40:49.326 --> 00:40:51.412 if he takes his last breath, 00:40:52.997 --> 00:40:54.915 the one to select a successor will be… 00:41:16.520 --> 00:41:17.646 The Queen Dowager. 00:42:00.314 --> 00:42:01.440 Your Majesty. 00:42:03.442 --> 00:42:05.152 It is your mother. 00:42:08.072 --> 00:42:12.076 Can you truly grant me what I desire? 00:42:14.370 --> 00:42:16.872 As the Queen Dowager, I wish to rule Joseon. 00:42:16.956 --> 00:42:18.123 So please 00:42:19.750 --> 00:42:21.001 have His Majesty… 00:42:21.835 --> 00:42:23.546 Have my son… 00:42:26.423 --> 00:42:27.883 take his last breath. 00:42:43.857 --> 00:42:46.235 Is it true that His Majesty consumed poison? 00:42:46.277 --> 00:42:47.486 Yes, Your Highness. 00:42:47.570 --> 00:42:49.321 The royal physician spoke. 00:42:49.405 --> 00:42:50.447 Then tell me. 00:42:51.282 --> 00:42:53.826 What did His Majesty consume last? 00:42:53.951 --> 00:42:57.871 To honor the skies before the rain-calling ceremony, 00:42:57.955 --> 00:43:00.416 he lowered his food intake for the past three days. 00:43:01.000 --> 00:43:03.335 Since last night, he did not even drink water. 00:43:03.377 --> 00:43:04.503 That is true. 00:43:04.587 --> 00:43:07.965 Those who serve at his palace can testify to that. 00:43:08.007 --> 00:43:09.550 How peculiar. 00:43:10.175 --> 00:43:11.802 He fasted, you say? 00:43:11.885 --> 00:43:13.554 Not even the former King did as such. 00:43:14.054 --> 00:43:16.432 But yet, he somehow consumed poison. 00:43:17.016 --> 00:43:18.350 Your Highness, 00:43:18.767 --> 00:43:21.353 now is not the time to appraise his actions. 00:43:21.437 --> 00:43:25.024 What we have witnessed is a clear attempt on his life. 00:43:25.733 --> 00:43:27.484 An Interrogation Bureau must be installed 00:43:27.526 --> 00:43:30.112 to question all those who serve at his palace 00:43:30.195 --> 00:43:33.240 in order to grasp the truth behind this ordeal. 00:43:33.324 --> 00:43:37.328 Those questions will be answered once His Majesty awakes. 00:43:37.453 --> 00:43:39.955 His treatment should be our main focus. 00:43:40.664 --> 00:43:41.665 Your Highness… 00:43:41.790 --> 00:43:43.125 It almost seems… 00:43:44.793 --> 00:43:47.796 like you believe His Majesty will not wake up, 00:43:48.756 --> 00:43:49.965 Councilor Park. 00:43:57.306 --> 00:43:59.516 Besides, there are more urgent matters at hand. 00:44:01.393 --> 00:44:03.896 His Majesty collapsed when he has no heir. 00:44:04.021 --> 00:44:06.607 The court cannot afford to have his seat remain unoccupied. 00:44:10.736 --> 00:44:11.695 Which is why… 00:44:12.696 --> 00:44:17.201 I will act as regent until he awakens. 00:44:27.252 --> 00:44:28.921 Never has there been an atrocious incident 00:44:29.004 --> 00:44:32.007 where regency was mentioned while a king lives. 00:44:32.132 --> 00:44:35.552 His Majesty may be suffering from an illness, 00:44:36.011 --> 00:44:40.641 but the system is established enough for the officials to follow out their duties. 00:44:41.183 --> 00:44:42.267 Please… 00:44:43.102 --> 00:44:45.104 rescind your order. 00:44:45.604 --> 00:44:47.106 -Rescind your order. -Rescind your order. 00:44:47.773 --> 00:44:50.317 Then have His Majesty wake up soon. 00:44:52.027 --> 00:44:55.114 That way, I will not need to take his place on the throne. 00:45:10.963 --> 00:45:13.215 A regency is outright preposterous. 00:45:13.924 --> 00:45:16.343 Only the court may decide and propose a regency. 00:45:16.427 --> 00:45:18.011 How dare she speak of a regency 00:45:18.595 --> 00:45:20.431 when His Majesty is still alive? 00:45:21.557 --> 00:45:23.934 Once he awakes, she will be accused of treason. 00:45:23.976 --> 00:45:26.145 But the Queen Dowager is adamant. 00:45:26.186 --> 00:45:27.604 Our law must be upheld. 00:45:28.772 --> 00:45:31.233 It will be over once His Majesty awakes. 00:45:31.316 --> 00:45:32.526 Once… 00:45:33.944 --> 00:45:35.362 His Majesty awakes. 00:45:36.196 --> 00:45:38.741 You must give out this order yourself. 00:45:38.824 --> 00:45:43.036 It is not logical for him to have consumed poison while fasting. 00:45:43.120 --> 00:45:46.373 The Interrogation Bureau must question those serving at his palace-- 00:45:46.457 --> 00:45:48.834 There is something I heard when I first came to the palace. 00:45:50.377 --> 00:45:54.131 That those within these walls are your eyes and ears. 00:45:56.592 --> 00:45:59.386 Questioning those loyal to you do not seem pressing to me. 00:45:59.845 --> 00:46:02.306 It will only lead to the conclusion you designed. 00:46:02.347 --> 00:46:03.557 Then, 00:46:04.600 --> 00:46:08.395 are you willing to accept the Queen Dowager's regency? 00:46:09.146 --> 00:46:12.316 Are you suggesting I let the court officials take over 00:46:12.816 --> 00:46:15.027 while knowing that they answer to you? 00:46:16.361 --> 00:46:18.906 It will be you governing the state instead. 00:46:20.532 --> 00:46:23.786 I see that you doubt me. 00:46:25.871 --> 00:46:28.373 Then assess your gains and losses. 00:46:28.665 --> 00:46:32.294 You are my niece in this court. 00:46:46.934 --> 00:46:49.144 A crisis has emerged and we are without an heir. 00:46:49.186 --> 00:46:51.063 The throne cannot be left ungoverned. 00:46:51.563 --> 00:46:54.274 My regency is to only steer us out of these woods, 00:46:54.775 --> 00:46:57.402 so have my words delivered to all subjects. 00:46:58.445 --> 00:47:00.197 I will relay your words. 00:47:08.163 --> 00:47:09.665 What did Hyekang say? 00:47:09.706 --> 00:47:11.917 He advised you to claim regency 00:47:12.501 --> 00:47:14.670 and take command of the palace soldiers. 00:47:15.295 --> 00:47:16.463 Which means… 00:47:17.548 --> 00:47:19.174 I am to challenge the Minister of War. 00:47:59.381 --> 00:48:00.966 All adjunct overseers of the court 00:48:01.091 --> 00:48:02.676 shall guard the King's Palace 00:48:02.801 --> 00:48:05.637 regardless of their original posts. 00:48:05.762 --> 00:48:08.056 I humbly accept your order. 00:48:09.725 --> 00:48:12.811 No court ladies or court maids are to enter his chambers alone. 00:48:12.895 --> 00:48:13.896 Yes, Your Highness. 00:48:34.917 --> 00:48:37.127 Who am I to trust, Your Majesty? 00:48:40.505 --> 00:48:41.590 Or… 00:48:43.675 --> 00:48:46.386 am I not supposed to trust anyone? 00:49:37.604 --> 00:49:39.731 Why have you brought this to me? 00:49:40.440 --> 00:49:42.317 Inside that book, 00:49:42.442 --> 00:49:45.404 those who have given me bribes 00:49:45.904 --> 00:49:49.741 and those who have offered bribes 00:49:50.283 --> 00:49:53.537 are listed in much detail. 00:49:53.912 --> 00:49:56.915 Whenever you need someone to summon, 00:49:57.457 --> 00:49:59.626 you may find it useful. 00:50:00.877 --> 00:50:02.462 I offer it to you. 00:50:03.422 --> 00:50:05.007 And what do you wish in return? 00:50:07.843 --> 00:50:11.179 Please, Your Highness… 00:50:12.931 --> 00:50:17.102 reinstate my title to me. 00:50:17.811 --> 00:50:20.731 If I may return to my position as Chief Eunuch, 00:50:20.814 --> 00:50:23.817 I will seize control of the palace for you. 00:50:24.693 --> 00:50:29.197 I will be your lapdog. If you command it, 00:50:31.033 --> 00:50:35.412 I will… bite everyone as you please. 00:50:42.335 --> 00:50:44.671 I reordain your title, 00:50:45.756 --> 00:50:46.715 Chief Eunuch. 00:50:49.843 --> 00:50:52.137 Your mercy… 00:50:54.514 --> 00:50:56.266 is immeasurable. 00:51:52.864 --> 00:51:55.033 She requested a shade in front of the throne? 00:51:56.118 --> 00:51:57.744 She also requested to be dressed in red 00:51:57.786 --> 00:52:00.622 which is her claiming her first day as Regent. 00:52:00.705 --> 00:52:01.706 Yes, Your Highness. 00:52:03.375 --> 00:52:05.836 Claiming regency without the court's approval? 00:52:06.962 --> 00:52:08.797 It is unprecedented. 00:52:46.042 --> 00:52:49.045 A regency without the court's approval? 00:52:49.588 --> 00:52:52.007 Never have I heard of such an atrocity. 00:52:52.090 --> 00:52:55.677 Why is the Queen Dowager going against custom and law? 00:52:55.802 --> 00:52:58.346 But I wonder if we should be present at court. 00:52:58.430 --> 00:53:00.682 And be accused of treason? 00:53:02.184 --> 00:53:04.811 Lord Park, were you not aware of her erratic decision? 00:53:08.732 --> 00:53:11.526 It is unfathomable in every way. 00:53:19.451 --> 00:53:20.493 I am here… 00:53:24.122 --> 00:53:25.665 to relay word from the King's Palace. 00:53:27.667 --> 00:53:29.711 The King's Palace? 00:53:30.420 --> 00:53:32.505 Is His Majesty awake? 00:54:29.646 --> 00:54:31.231 Please stop. 00:54:40.824 --> 00:54:43.076 The King's Path is reserved for a king. 00:54:44.160 --> 00:54:46.496 Please do not violate the sacred honor. 00:54:46.621 --> 00:54:47.664 Are you telling me 00:54:48.665 --> 00:54:50.375 to walk the path reserved for subjects? 00:54:50.417 --> 00:54:52.043 That is the law. 00:54:55.297 --> 00:54:56.298 The law? 00:55:00.510 --> 00:55:02.637 Then I shall have it revised 00:55:03.221 --> 00:55:04.973 allowing me to walk the King's Path. 00:56:35.105 --> 00:56:39.275 All high and low ranking officials are present at His Majesty's chambers. 00:56:40.860 --> 00:56:45.073 Wherever His Majesty is present is where the officials will gather. 00:57:02.173 --> 00:57:03.466 Your Highness, 00:57:03.591 --> 00:57:06.594 what do you hope to acquire by coveting his power? 00:57:09.681 --> 00:57:11.266 Please stop while you can. 00:57:12.392 --> 00:57:14.352 Taking further steps 00:57:15.353 --> 00:57:16.896 will result in treason. 00:57:24.154 --> 00:57:25.196 That… 00:57:26.823 --> 00:57:28.741 just gave me a purpose. 00:57:31.911 --> 00:57:36.332 That justification you spent your whole life implementing. 00:57:37.750 --> 00:57:38.793 Our law. 00:57:40.545 --> 00:57:43.923 Joseon's system which you risked your life to protect. 00:57:45.925 --> 00:57:47.135 I… 00:57:50.722 --> 00:57:52.432 will bring down… 00:57:55.185 --> 00:57:56.936 your Joseon. 00:58:06.154 --> 00:58:08.907 This country is my country. 00:58:09.491 --> 00:58:12.327 The country I spent my whole life… 00:58:14.245 --> 00:58:15.747 protecting. 00:58:19.125 --> 00:58:21.794 No one knows that… 00:58:23.546 --> 00:58:24.881 better than you. 00:58:28.176 --> 00:58:30.136 If you dare 00:58:30.845 --> 00:58:34.557 speak of bringing Joseon down, 00:58:34.682 --> 00:58:36.976 even if it is you, 00:58:42.315 --> 00:58:44.442 I will… 00:58:46.361 --> 00:58:48.571 have you deposed! 00:59:02.377 --> 00:59:05.213 Without the title of the King's mother, 00:59:06.256 --> 00:59:08.466 you will not have… 00:59:10.385 --> 00:59:12.971 any power or authority. 00:59:16.266 --> 00:59:17.892 You will have me deposed? 00:59:24.274 --> 00:59:26.442 In order to do so, 00:59:27.944 --> 00:59:30.530 His Majesty needs to be alive. 00:59:40.456 --> 00:59:41.833 But I am afraid 00:59:43.543 --> 00:59:45.336 he will never open his eyes again. 01:00:09.527 --> 01:00:10.695 His Majesty… 01:00:12.196 --> 01:00:13.823 has awakened. 01:00:24.876 --> 01:00:27.837 BLOODY HEART 01:00:48.900 --> 01:00:51.486 Cousin. I need the help of the Three Offices. 01:00:52.111 --> 01:00:54.906 I know someone is working behind her. 01:00:55.531 --> 01:00:57.241 Who are you? 01:00:57.325 --> 01:00:59.327 Find out more about that monk. 01:00:59.452 --> 01:01:03.623 Even Your Highness cannot manage state affairs without the proper justification. 01:01:03.706 --> 01:01:06.125 This is my justification. 01:01:06.250 --> 01:01:08.252 If the Queen Dowager makes an attempt to kill him, 01:01:08.336 --> 01:01:10.380 she'll do it quietly within the palace walls. 01:01:10.963 --> 01:01:13.883 I request you to give me approval to let His Majesty rest out of the palace. 01:01:13.966 --> 01:01:15.426 But His Majesty did ingest poison. 01:01:15.510 --> 01:01:18.096 Someone must pay for the crime. 01:01:18.137 --> 01:01:21.057 This is the perfect time to get rid of Consort Park.