WEBVTT 00:00:47.135 --> 00:00:50.013 THE PEOPLE, GROUPS, PLACES, AND INCIDENTS IN THIS DRAMA ARE PURELY FICTIONAL 00:01:04.736 --> 00:01:06.029 His Majesty… 00:01:09.032 --> 00:01:10.533 has awakened. 00:01:13.244 --> 00:01:16.623 -What is going on? -What is this? 00:01:19.334 --> 00:01:20.752 But I am afraid 00:01:22.087 --> 00:01:24.214 he will never open his eyes again. 00:01:29.844 --> 00:01:32.806 What have you done to His Majesty? 00:01:35.391 --> 00:01:37.936 No, what are you trying to do? 00:01:38.478 --> 00:01:39.479 Nothing. 00:01:39.979 --> 00:01:42.941 It's just that the will of fate is upon me. 00:01:43.650 --> 00:01:46.945 Once His Majesty dies, everything I do will be for the sake of this nation. 00:01:48.488 --> 00:01:49.948 That is treason. 00:01:50.657 --> 00:01:53.201 You men could not fathom a woman could be treacherous. 00:01:54.244 --> 00:01:57.497 The ones who gave all power to the Queen Dowager and the Queen 00:01:57.580 --> 00:01:59.290 in case of the King's absence are… 00:02:01.501 --> 00:02:03.503 you men. 00:02:05.088 --> 00:02:06.214 I will 00:02:06.297 --> 00:02:09.676 take the power which Joseon bequeathed to me. 00:02:16.391 --> 00:02:18.101 Your Highness. 00:02:19.227 --> 00:02:23.106 You will not get your hands on any power so easily. 00:02:24.816 --> 00:02:26.234 I will… 00:02:29.279 --> 00:02:31.030 stop you. 00:02:55.847 --> 00:02:57.140 Pull the blind up. 00:03:22.207 --> 00:03:24.751 Royal Physician, share His Majesty's condition. 00:03:30.381 --> 00:03:32.759 The poison in his stomach has been neutralized. 00:03:33.301 --> 00:03:34.177 However, 00:03:35.053 --> 00:03:36.804 his consciousness has not returned yet. 00:03:37.388 --> 00:03:38.473 So? 00:03:38.514 --> 00:03:40.391 He's young and healthy, 00:03:40.475 --> 00:03:42.977 so he may regain his consciousness today. 00:03:45.313 --> 00:03:48.399 Has it been a month or a year 00:03:48.816 --> 00:03:50.318 since His Majesty collapsed? 00:03:51.236 --> 00:03:52.612 It has only been two days. 00:03:53.196 --> 00:03:56.366 How dare you discuss regency by the Queen Dowager before him? 00:03:57.116 --> 00:03:59.327 If His Majesty becomes well today, 00:04:00.078 --> 00:04:02.330 how will you inform him of this precipitous situation? 00:04:04.499 --> 00:04:06.376 The Queen Dowager gave us an order-- 00:04:06.501 --> 00:04:10.421 Since when did the Royal Court accept someone's will without justification? 00:04:15.343 --> 00:04:17.220 I will trust that you will not take any actions 00:04:18.346 --> 00:04:20.223 that will make you seem treacherous. 00:04:36.531 --> 00:04:39.033 BLOODY HEART EPISODE 12 00:04:50.670 --> 00:04:52.672 Inspector Park is present. 00:05:06.394 --> 00:05:08.855 How can such an extreme situation break out? 00:05:10.148 --> 00:05:11.024 Cousin. 00:05:12.442 --> 00:05:14.485 I need the help of the Three Offices. 00:05:16.154 --> 00:05:18.614 The Queen Dowager headed for the King's Office 00:05:18.698 --> 00:05:20.074 without consulting the Royal Court. 00:05:20.700 --> 00:05:21.993 His Majesty is still alive. 00:05:22.035 --> 00:05:24.704 She cannot be allowed to claim regency. 00:05:25.621 --> 00:05:27.623 If the Royal Court come together and intervene, 00:05:27.707 --> 00:05:30.877 the Queen Dowager won't have a justification to push ahead. 00:05:33.212 --> 00:05:35.798 Councilor Park is gathering the opinions of the Three Offices. 00:05:37.800 --> 00:05:40.470 Councilor Park is doing that? 00:05:46.517 --> 00:05:48.311 -Mother. -Will the Queen Dowager 00:05:48.353 --> 00:05:50.063 really claim a regency? 00:05:50.188 --> 00:05:53.441 No, the entire Royal Court is in an attempt to stop her. 00:05:54.108 --> 00:05:55.193 Mother. 00:05:57.070 --> 00:05:58.321 Listen up, Namsang. 00:05:58.446 --> 00:06:01.532 You cannot meddle with this business. 00:06:02.909 --> 00:06:04.452 No matter what happens, 00:06:05.745 --> 00:06:07.789 stay low and just keep a watch. 00:06:11.042 --> 00:06:11.918 Promise me. 00:06:12.627 --> 00:06:14.087 It's your mother's wish. 00:06:16.381 --> 00:06:18.800 I'm simply performing my duty as an officer. 00:06:19.217 --> 00:06:20.551 Don't worry. 00:06:21.511 --> 00:06:23.137 You must do as I say. 00:06:23.846 --> 00:06:25.348 If I lose you, 00:06:26.349 --> 00:06:28.393 there is no way I can go on. 00:06:33.064 --> 00:06:36.150 I will give you a written order. Bring me the troop dispatch token. 00:06:45.576 --> 00:06:46.994 We're in a state of emergency. 00:06:47.078 --> 00:06:48.788 Until His Majesty issues an order, 00:06:48.871 --> 00:06:52.375 the Office of Seals and Badges will be under the watch of Ministry of Defense. 00:06:53.793 --> 00:06:56.379 The Queen Dowager made an attempt to take the troop dispatch token. 00:06:56.963 --> 00:06:59.841 Also block the muster roll and Ministry of Defense's personnel records. 00:06:59.966 --> 00:07:00.883 Yes. 00:07:06.514 --> 00:07:08.266 I cannot have that either? 00:07:08.307 --> 00:07:11.310 -Was that also Councilor Park's order? -Yes. 00:07:12.311 --> 00:07:13.813 However, 00:07:13.855 --> 00:07:17.191 how does Councilor Park know every order you made? 00:07:45.845 --> 00:07:48.931 This is not something Her Highness can try alone. 00:07:49.724 --> 00:07:53.227 I know someone is working behind her. 00:08:09.035 --> 00:08:10.786 Who are you? 00:08:15.958 --> 00:08:18.586 Thank you for stopping the Office of Seals and Badges. 00:08:19.462 --> 00:08:23.174 It's my duty as an officer in charge of palace security. 00:08:24.675 --> 00:08:26.093 Will the Queen Dowager 00:08:27.178 --> 00:08:29.347 truly take the path of a rebel? 00:08:30.056 --> 00:08:33.226 She wanted the troop dispatch token to muster the governor's soldiers. 00:08:34.519 --> 00:08:35.937 This is nothing but treason. 00:08:37.688 --> 00:08:38.898 I doubt 00:08:39.899 --> 00:08:42.818 Her Highness thought too much about it. 00:08:43.402 --> 00:08:44.487 You're right. 00:08:45.530 --> 00:08:47.406 This is not something she can come up with. 00:08:48.366 --> 00:08:50.493 An elder among the subjects or the royal family 00:08:50.952 --> 00:08:52.662 must be behind her. 00:08:53.913 --> 00:08:55.790 The entire Royal Court must have noticed 00:08:55.831 --> 00:08:58.626 that you and the Queen Dowager have turned on each other, 00:08:59.085 --> 00:09:02.630 as well as how she took the hand of another. 00:09:04.632 --> 00:09:06.008 Another. 00:09:09.512 --> 00:09:13.724 If there really is such a person, they will show themselves soon. 00:09:24.110 --> 00:09:25.111 Wait. 00:09:25.695 --> 00:09:27.280 Is that not a monk? 00:09:28.114 --> 00:09:30.283 How dare a lowly monk be allowed in? 00:09:30.408 --> 00:09:33.744 The late King prohibited monks from even entering the city. 00:09:34.412 --> 00:09:36.414 The Queen Dowager must have called. 00:09:40.251 --> 00:09:42.712 This is nothing but grievous. 00:10:08.904 --> 00:10:10.740 It cannot be someone as petty as you. 00:10:26.631 --> 00:10:28.633 Find out more about that monk. 00:10:29.383 --> 00:10:32.303 Do not miss anything about him. 00:10:32.345 --> 00:10:33.721 Yes, Councilor Park. 00:10:48.736 --> 00:10:50.821 Have you ever been abandoned? 00:10:52.740 --> 00:10:54.533 I was abandoned at birth. 00:10:55.618 --> 00:10:58.412 When the cold wind blew, my mother abandoned me as soon as I was born. 00:10:59.246 --> 00:11:02.917 Then my father went crazy with gambling and sold me off. 00:11:04.085 --> 00:11:05.127 You also 00:11:06.629 --> 00:11:08.547 had to survive all by yourself. 00:11:15.054 --> 00:11:17.640 Many in the palace are abandoned. 00:11:18.224 --> 00:11:19.225 I plan 00:11:20.267 --> 00:11:21.936 on gathering them. 00:11:23.229 --> 00:11:24.939 Those who are abandoned. 00:11:25.064 --> 00:11:27.400 Those who are alone. 00:11:30.528 --> 00:11:33.656 Those who will do anything to make sure they aren't abandoned. 00:11:35.783 --> 00:11:36.867 Hyekang. 00:11:37.952 --> 00:11:38.953 Yes, Your Highness. 00:11:41.872 --> 00:11:42.957 What 00:11:44.166 --> 00:11:46.001 should I do? 00:11:47.670 --> 00:11:48.879 Your enemy is 00:11:50.423 --> 00:11:51.799 Councilor Park Gyewon. 00:11:53.175 --> 00:11:55.678 He is the one who put you in pain. 00:11:55.970 --> 00:11:58.097 He's the one who lied about protecting you, 00:11:58.556 --> 00:12:00.808 only to drive out your flesh and blood. 00:12:21.620 --> 00:12:22.705 Your Majesty. 00:12:23.289 --> 00:12:25.624 The Queen Dowager went to your office 00:12:26.584 --> 00:12:28.586 to claim her regency. 00:12:29.754 --> 00:12:31.922 On that day, she tried to take the troop dispatch token, 00:12:33.299 --> 00:12:34.592 as well as the muster roll 00:12:35.718 --> 00:12:37.845 and the personnel records of the Ministry of Defense. 00:12:39.597 --> 00:12:43.851 The Queen Dowager believes that you will pass away. 00:12:47.605 --> 00:12:50.024 Otherwise, she might just kill you. 00:12:52.610 --> 00:12:53.861 No matter what it is, 00:12:55.070 --> 00:12:58.073 it seems like she's making moves that'll prohibit you from returning alive. 00:12:59.450 --> 00:13:01.869 I'm not sure what she will do. 00:13:02.787 --> 00:13:04.246 Will she use troops 00:13:05.748 --> 00:13:07.500 to have you killed? 00:13:09.251 --> 00:13:10.878 Will she move the Royal Court 00:13:12.379 --> 00:13:14.340 and send out a false obituary 00:13:15.674 --> 00:13:17.676 of your death? 00:14:21.699 --> 00:14:22.867 Is this a dream? 00:14:32.418 --> 00:14:34.003 I don't care if it's a dream. 00:14:35.588 --> 00:14:37.631 I'll be disappointed once I wake up, 00:14:39.300 --> 00:14:40.301 but I believe 00:14:41.427 --> 00:14:44.138 you'll wake up one day, just like this dream. 00:14:47.808 --> 00:14:49.727 I will also make that happen. 00:14:53.147 --> 00:14:55.482 I will protect you. 00:14:59.194 --> 00:15:01.155 I will do that. 00:15:50.079 --> 00:15:51.080 Your Majesty. 00:15:55.626 --> 00:15:57.503 Your Majesty, are you awake? 00:16:06.553 --> 00:16:07.805 Is anybody out there? 00:16:07.846 --> 00:16:09.014 His Majesty is… 00:16:13.143 --> 00:16:14.645 Did you call for me, Your Highness? 00:16:21.819 --> 00:16:22.945 Never mind. 00:16:23.028 --> 00:16:24.571 I must have seen something wrong. 00:16:26.949 --> 00:16:27.950 You may leave. 00:16:41.964 --> 00:16:43.674 You woke up. 00:17:05.696 --> 00:17:07.489 -Did you look into it? -Yes, 00:17:07.573 --> 00:17:10.034 but the royal physician did not show any suspicious moves. 00:17:11.994 --> 00:17:16.331 Does he really not know that His Majesty woke up? 00:17:16.874 --> 00:17:19.793 His life and future depend on His Majesty's health. 00:17:19.877 --> 00:17:23.172 He won't be able to speak up until His Majesty fully recovers. 00:17:23.797 --> 00:17:26.633 But what if the physician is with Councilor Park or the Queen Dowager? 00:17:27.217 --> 00:17:28.302 Your Highness. 00:17:28.886 --> 00:17:31.013 You should let His Majesty recuperate outside the palace. 00:17:32.473 --> 00:17:35.517 He may fall in bigger danger if he leaves the palace. 00:17:35.601 --> 00:17:38.312 If the Queen Dowager makes an attempt to kill him, 00:17:38.896 --> 00:17:40.939 she'll do it quietly within the palace walls. 00:17:41.774 --> 00:17:44.318 We still do not know which side the military took. 00:17:45.319 --> 00:17:48.530 If we have any troops we can trust outside the palace, 00:17:49.615 --> 00:17:50.616 then maybe… 00:17:51.200 --> 00:17:53.744 I have the troop dispatch token for Jeolla Province. 00:17:55.662 --> 00:17:56.914 You do? 00:17:57.039 --> 00:17:59.541 We can make use of the troops in Jeolla Province, 00:17:59.625 --> 00:18:01.085 so you should let him leave the palace. 00:18:01.668 --> 00:18:03.378 On the day His Majesty collapsed, 00:18:03.504 --> 00:18:06.507 he heard that there were many bandits on the way to Jeolla Province, 00:18:06.632 --> 00:18:09.843 so he asked me to bring the token for the governor of Jeolla Province. 00:18:09.927 --> 00:18:11.428 Then things became hectic, 00:18:11.512 --> 00:18:14.223 so even the Office of Seals and Badges didn't notice one is missing. 00:18:16.850 --> 00:18:17.935 Your Highness. 00:18:18.060 --> 00:18:19.645 I await your order. 00:18:28.946 --> 00:18:31.532 I shall move His Majesty outside the palace. 00:18:36.370 --> 00:18:38.956 I have fully carried out your previous order. 00:18:39.540 --> 00:18:42.876 I picked out only the ones who can lay down their lives for you. 00:18:42.960 --> 00:18:46.255 Please trust us eunuchs. 00:18:46.797 --> 00:18:49.550 Tell the chief royal secretary to get ready to receive me 00:18:50.092 --> 00:18:52.469 for I shall leave for the royal office. 00:18:54.096 --> 00:18:56.974 I, Chief Eunuch Heo Deukyoung, 00:18:57.099 --> 00:19:00.269 shall bear the order of Her Highness the Queen Dowager. 00:19:03.272 --> 00:19:04.982 Your Highness the Queen Dowager! 00:19:05.107 --> 00:19:10.112 Please withdraw your will to act as a regent! 00:19:10.195 --> 00:19:12.489 -Please withdraw your will -Please withdraw your will 00:19:12.573 --> 00:19:14.616 -to act as a regent! -to act as a regent! 00:19:14.700 --> 00:19:18.996 Please withdraw your will to act as a regent! 00:19:19.121 --> 00:19:20.998 -Please withdraw your will -Please withdraw your will 00:19:21.123 --> 00:19:23.625 -to act as a regent! -to act as a regent! 00:19:28.505 --> 00:19:30.507 We can no longer turn a blind eye to this. 00:19:30.591 --> 00:19:33.844 We must make an appeal and protest against her wrongful behavior. 00:19:33.886 --> 00:19:36.305 We can't simply lodge an appeal. 00:19:37.639 --> 00:19:39.600 All Three Offices must come together 00:19:40.017 --> 00:19:42.352 and stop the Queen Dowager from doing this. 00:19:52.487 --> 00:19:55.157 A word for the chief scholar of the Office of Special Advisors. 00:19:55.240 --> 00:19:59.161 The Queen Dowager wishes to meet you. 00:20:02.164 --> 00:20:03.874 All Three Offices at once? 00:20:04.750 --> 00:20:07.169 After all, you will just threaten me? 00:20:07.252 --> 00:20:08.670 Please pardon my words, 00:20:09.338 --> 00:20:12.049 but you have brought this upon yourself. 00:20:12.966 --> 00:20:13.967 Even Your Highness 00:20:14.051 --> 00:20:18.096 cannot manage the state affairs without the proper justification. 00:20:20.349 --> 00:20:22.267 I'm sick and tired of that justification. 00:20:24.519 --> 00:20:25.896 Drop the blinds. 00:20:55.926 --> 00:20:57.427 Father. 00:20:58.095 --> 00:20:59.137 What… 00:20:59.388 --> 00:21:01.098 What are you doing? 00:21:11.108 --> 00:21:13.402 This is my justification. 00:21:16.446 --> 00:21:18.115 Your Highness. 00:21:18.699 --> 00:21:20.826 I'm sure you know your son is under questioning 00:21:20.867 --> 00:21:23.120 for bribing the Queen Dowager. 00:21:24.246 --> 00:21:26.248 If he's found guilty after inspection, 00:21:26.832 --> 00:21:28.875 he can be dealt with by the law. 00:21:28.959 --> 00:21:32.170 How do you go against the law and punish him personally? 00:21:33.255 --> 00:21:34.881 Your son's bribe was 00:21:35.882 --> 00:21:38.051 helpful for you in becoming the chief scholar. 00:21:40.887 --> 00:21:42.472 That is a false accusation! 00:21:49.187 --> 00:21:50.731 Before you're vindicated, 00:21:50.772 --> 00:21:52.774 your honor will be trampled on the ground. 00:21:52.858 --> 00:21:55.319 The Sarim will spit on your name. 00:21:59.281 --> 00:22:00.991 What will you do now? 00:22:04.578 --> 00:22:07.789 Even if you ask me 100 times, my answer is the same. 00:22:09.291 --> 00:22:10.917 I cannot make 00:22:11.501 --> 00:22:14.588 a dogmatic decision on the will of the Three Offices. 00:22:17.883 --> 00:22:19.301 Father… 00:22:21.636 --> 00:22:23.013 -Father… -No… 00:22:36.610 --> 00:22:38.320 I ask you once again. 00:22:40.489 --> 00:22:42.199 This is the last time. 00:22:44.242 --> 00:22:46.036 Give me a wise answer. 00:23:02.260 --> 00:23:03.387 My lord. 00:23:03.512 --> 00:23:05.430 What did Her Highness say to you? 00:23:06.807 --> 00:23:09.351 I'm sure she didn't expect the Three Offices to come together. 00:23:10.227 --> 00:23:13.271 If the Three Offices back down, Her Highness will also… 00:23:24.408 --> 00:23:25.534 My master! 00:23:41.967 --> 00:23:45.429 You asked me to show you what I planned on doing. 00:23:46.680 --> 00:23:50.183 I will now tell you what I can give you. 00:23:59.109 --> 00:24:02.404 You may not become the Queen, but you can be the Queen Dowager. 00:24:07.492 --> 00:24:08.702 Why do you… 00:24:11.288 --> 00:24:14.332 make such an offer to me? 00:24:20.130 --> 00:24:22.215 You and I have… 00:24:24.217 --> 00:24:25.886 the same enemy. 00:24:27.888 --> 00:24:29.723 His Majesty is dying. 00:24:29.764 --> 00:24:32.142 This is the perfect time to get rid of Consort Park. 00:24:36.730 --> 00:24:38.899 But His Majesty did ingest poison. 00:24:38.940 --> 00:24:41.485 Someone must pay for the crime. 00:24:43.653 --> 00:24:45.030 This will only end… 00:24:47.032 --> 00:24:48.450 once someone spills their blood. 00:25:02.923 --> 00:25:05.342 Goodness. Right here. 00:25:05.926 --> 00:25:07.219 Pass it along. 00:25:13.558 --> 00:25:16.269 You should be sick of each other after spending every moment together. 00:25:16.978 --> 00:25:18.480 Do you adore your wife that much? 00:25:19.898 --> 00:25:21.983 If you're jealous, you can get married again too. 00:25:22.025 --> 00:25:23.860 Stop nitpicking over our loving relationship. 00:25:23.902 --> 00:25:26.488 What? You'll miss our delivery deadline while showing off your love. 00:25:27.447 --> 00:25:29.074 Why aren't you doing your job? 00:25:29.616 --> 00:25:30.617 Okay. 00:25:31.618 --> 00:25:33.703 Without Lady Jeong, our business dwindled, 00:25:33.745 --> 00:25:35.580 so we don't have much work, but I'll do it. 00:25:40.919 --> 00:25:43.797 I'm not sure what the new governor is like. 00:25:43.880 --> 00:25:47.425 What if he extorts everything from us as a tribute to get promoted? 00:25:47.509 --> 00:25:51.179 I hear he has such a nasty temper that he doesn't care about his office. 00:25:51.930 --> 00:25:54.808 He had some bad blood with the noblemen of Hanyang, 00:25:55.433 --> 00:25:58.019 so he always gets appointed to provinces like Hamgyong or Jeolla. 00:26:00.897 --> 00:26:02.607 Then will he let us be? 00:26:03.608 --> 00:26:05.610 Is Lady Jeong doing well in Hanyang? 00:26:06.236 --> 00:26:08.238 How's everything with the scholar? 00:26:08.321 --> 00:26:10.615 Will she visit no matter how tough her married life is? 00:26:14.077 --> 00:26:17.080 You should sweep the floor instead of following your wife around. 00:26:17.914 --> 00:26:19.040 Okay? 00:26:20.750 --> 00:26:22.752 Why can't he tell us about Lady Jeong? 00:26:23.211 --> 00:26:24.754 If we only had her, 00:26:24.838 --> 00:26:27.382 she would have packed up everything 00:26:27.465 --> 00:26:30.927 just in time for the appointment of the queen-to-be or whatever. 00:26:31.469 --> 00:26:34.389 He doesn't have a knack for business. 00:26:38.351 --> 00:26:40.478 I wonder if Jeong is doing okay. 00:27:24.022 --> 00:27:26.399 I heard he hasn't regained consciousness. 00:27:27.442 --> 00:27:28.818 I apologize, Your Highness. 00:27:29.402 --> 00:27:31.821 It's all due to the insufficiency of my efforts. 00:27:32.822 --> 00:27:33.823 That's why 00:27:34.908 --> 00:27:38.119 I request you give me approval to let His Majesty rest out of the palace. 00:27:39.704 --> 00:27:41.331 You wish to take him out of the palace? 00:27:42.540 --> 00:27:45.627 Yes, I thought His Majesty might wake up 00:27:46.044 --> 00:27:48.129 if he leaves this crowded palace. 00:27:50.006 --> 00:27:52.717 Send His Majesty away to a detached palace nearby. 00:27:52.759 --> 00:27:54.302 If he passes in the palace, 00:27:54.427 --> 00:27:56.346 his bad luck may reach you, Your Highness. 00:27:56.930 --> 00:27:58.848 I must keep him close to keep an eye on him. 00:27:59.307 --> 00:28:00.558 If he wakes up-- 00:28:00.600 --> 00:28:02.852 His Majesty will never wake up. 00:28:03.311 --> 00:28:04.938 Please trust me. 00:28:06.564 --> 00:28:07.732 Send him out of the palace 00:28:07.857 --> 00:28:10.485 and let the people know that there can be national mourning. 00:28:12.153 --> 00:28:14.447 If His Majesty's imminent death is made known, 00:28:15.365 --> 00:28:17.784 you will be given more power. 00:28:22.789 --> 00:28:24.916 I accept your request, Consort Park. 00:28:25.041 --> 00:28:26.876 I thank you for your kindness. 00:29:11.296 --> 00:29:12.422 Please punish me. 00:29:13.965 --> 00:29:16.676 I lost balance for a moment. 00:29:18.845 --> 00:29:21.097 You must learn to rule over your subjects first. 00:29:22.932 --> 00:29:25.643 I apologize, Your Highness. I will have her punished severely. 00:30:05.850 --> 00:30:06.851 Are you all right? 00:30:07.685 --> 00:30:09.270 It doesn't hurt that much. 00:30:16.486 --> 00:30:18.029 Since when did you know? 00:30:18.613 --> 00:30:20.281 It has not been a while. 00:30:20.865 --> 00:30:22.283 Who else knows? 00:30:22.867 --> 00:30:23.993 Just me. 00:30:27.330 --> 00:30:29.332 I couldn't trust you either. 00:30:29.457 --> 00:30:31.000 Do not trust me. 00:30:32.752 --> 00:30:35.296 That's the only way you'll survive and protect him. 00:30:37.465 --> 00:30:39.759 However, please give me your trust for just one day 00:30:41.052 --> 00:30:43.012 and sleep in peace. 00:30:59.195 --> 00:31:00.405 Thank you. 00:31:15.378 --> 00:31:16.504 Poor Miss. 00:31:16.921 --> 00:31:19.090 She has one lousy fate. 00:31:19.424 --> 00:31:21.509 You're breaking my heart. 00:31:23.344 --> 00:31:24.637 Good grief. 00:31:25.430 --> 00:31:26.431 Miss. 00:31:27.098 --> 00:31:28.224 Ttonggeum. 00:31:28.641 --> 00:31:29.934 Listen to me carefully. 00:31:31.227 --> 00:31:34.063 Starting now, there's something you must do. 00:31:59.005 --> 00:32:01.090 I heard he's going out of the palace. 00:32:01.966 --> 00:32:03.259 If he leaves, 00:32:03.301 --> 00:32:06.387 the security won't be as high as the palace. 00:32:07.263 --> 00:32:10.892 I mean that His Majesty may fall in bigger danger. 00:32:11.893 --> 00:32:15.146 The Queen Dowager gave me her approval to leave with him. 00:32:15.271 --> 00:32:18.566 If the Queen Dowager gave you the approval to let him leave, 00:32:18.858 --> 00:32:19.984 I believe 00:32:20.109 --> 00:32:24.030 the security outside of the palace is much laxer than the palace. 00:32:25.865 --> 00:32:27.492 You already know. 00:32:28.117 --> 00:32:31.829 The Queen Dowager is only waiting for His Majesty to pass. 00:32:34.832 --> 00:32:38.044 But you still wanted to leave despite knowing that fact. 00:32:38.419 --> 00:32:39.629 It means 00:32:39.837 --> 00:32:44.300 you considered that he'll be safer outside than within the palace walls. 00:32:48.304 --> 00:32:50.598 The Royal Seal and stamps represent His Majesty. 00:32:50.848 --> 00:32:53.768 I will make sure he can take everything with him. 00:32:55.019 --> 00:32:57.313 My servants will keep your journey safe 00:32:57.855 --> 00:33:00.149 in every corner to the detached palace. 00:33:02.902 --> 00:33:04.028 Are you keeping a watch on him? 00:33:06.322 --> 00:33:07.365 I am 00:33:07.865 --> 00:33:09.867 only trying to protect His Majesty. 00:33:16.624 --> 00:33:19.168 I trust that you sincerely wish 00:33:20.378 --> 00:33:22.171 for His Majesty to wake up. 00:34:49.258 --> 00:34:50.259 Consort Park. 00:34:56.724 --> 00:34:57.850 Open up. 00:35:09.987 --> 00:35:11.864 You cannot leave. 00:35:14.283 --> 00:35:15.785 It is an order by the Queen Dowager. 00:35:31.300 --> 00:35:32.885 I'm sure there is a reason. 00:35:32.927 --> 00:35:35.304 Yes, there is. 00:35:36.764 --> 00:35:38.933 The Queen Dowager received an anonymous letter. 00:35:40.309 --> 00:35:41.310 An anonymous letter? 00:35:42.103 --> 00:35:45.022 That you assumed someone else's identity 00:35:45.648 --> 00:35:47.108 and tried to kill His Majesty, 00:35:47.191 --> 00:35:49.068 afraid that your crime will become known. 00:35:52.780 --> 00:35:55.199 We all know that this is just absurd slander. 00:35:55.908 --> 00:35:56.701 That's why 00:35:56.784 --> 00:36:00.413 the Queen Dowager wishes to catch the real culprit and clear your charges, 00:36:01.080 --> 00:36:03.958 so she asks you to stay in your abode until she's done. 00:36:06.335 --> 00:36:09.213 I know someone who might be the real culprit. 00:36:10.715 --> 00:36:14.051 There was someone who went on about how she knew you. 00:36:16.262 --> 00:36:17.263 The servant girl 00:36:17.430 --> 00:36:19.348 I brought from my family. 00:36:24.061 --> 00:36:25.354 Bring Ttonggeum in! 00:36:35.656 --> 00:36:36.949 She's not here right now. 00:36:52.089 --> 00:36:53.591 While the procession leaves, 00:36:53.674 --> 00:36:55.426 hide in the secret passage. 00:36:56.260 --> 00:36:59.472 When things get quiet around you, run away to Bamboo Grove Village. 00:37:00.097 --> 00:37:01.265 When you meet Master Lim, 00:37:01.849 --> 00:37:04.560 tell him to make sure everyone leaves the Bamboo Grove Village. 00:37:05.394 --> 00:37:06.437 Okay? 00:37:12.401 --> 00:37:13.319 Gone? 00:37:13.402 --> 00:37:15.613 She ran away out of the palace? 00:37:15.696 --> 00:37:17.031 I don't think that's the case. 00:37:17.573 --> 00:37:18.866 According to the court ladies, 00:37:18.991 --> 00:37:21.577 she disappeared after Consort Park gave her an errand 00:37:21.702 --> 00:37:23.287 to bring a book from the library. 00:37:23.621 --> 00:37:25.915 The library, you say. 00:38:22.763 --> 00:38:24.640 Please spare me! 00:38:38.779 --> 00:38:40.364 How dare you stand in her way? 00:38:40.489 --> 00:38:41.574 Move aside immediately. 00:38:47.496 --> 00:38:51.834 The Queen Dowager asks you to return. 00:38:52.418 --> 00:38:54.879 Let her know that I must see her. 00:38:56.005 --> 00:38:58.215 How impudent. 00:39:02.720 --> 00:39:04.221 If you refuse to return, 00:39:04.972 --> 00:39:06.891 that is what she told me to relay to you. 00:39:13.230 --> 00:39:14.440 Let's go. 00:39:14.815 --> 00:39:17.234 Even if you see her, she won't let you leave. 00:39:34.418 --> 00:39:36.128 Do you feel sick? 00:39:36.545 --> 00:39:37.630 Should I call the physician? 00:39:38.631 --> 00:39:39.715 No. 00:39:40.841 --> 00:39:42.718 I must be getting too sensitive. 00:39:48.474 --> 00:39:50.851 You need to contact Chief Eunuch Jung. 00:39:52.561 --> 00:39:54.730 Eumjeon, find out if Ttonggeum left the palace fine. 00:39:55.272 --> 00:39:56.607 If she left safely, 00:39:56.732 --> 00:39:59.276 she would have hung white cloth on the first tree by the West Gate. 00:40:07.076 --> 00:40:09.912 Even if you must bribe the guards, you need to check. 00:40:11.288 --> 00:40:12.581 Yes, Your Highness. 00:40:28.472 --> 00:40:30.891 How did you become this pathetic? 00:40:34.311 --> 00:40:35.354 My lady. 00:40:36.897 --> 00:40:39.900 Please… Please spare me. 00:40:42.611 --> 00:40:44.113 You dared to despise me, 00:40:44.488 --> 00:40:46.198 and you're now begging me for life? 00:40:46.532 --> 00:40:48.325 Even beasts recognize their masters. 00:40:48.784 --> 00:40:50.494 You're worse than beasts. 00:40:52.079 --> 00:40:54.123 I am sorry. 00:40:54.498 --> 00:40:57.710 I deserve to die for what I did. 00:40:58.335 --> 00:40:59.336 Yes. 00:41:00.337 --> 00:41:03.132 You know what you did wrong, so I'll tell you how you can live. 00:41:05.509 --> 00:41:06.635 Yes. 00:41:06.802 --> 00:41:08.846 Yes, I'll do anything. 00:41:10.806 --> 00:41:14.351 You sent an anonymous letter to the Queen Dowager. 00:41:14.643 --> 00:41:17.438 Of course, I sent one. 00:41:18.272 --> 00:41:19.815 You wrote that 00:41:19.940 --> 00:41:22.651 Consort Park lied about her identity and called herself noble, 00:41:23.235 --> 00:41:25.654 then turned in a false name with her profile. 00:41:26.238 --> 00:41:28.032 When she was caught, 00:41:28.115 --> 00:41:31.410 you said Consort Park tried to kill His Majesty. 00:41:38.667 --> 00:41:40.544 This is what the Queen Dowager wants you to say. 00:41:41.587 --> 00:41:43.464 Remember, and give that answer. 00:41:46.383 --> 00:41:47.593 Then… 00:41:48.177 --> 00:41:49.428 you will be able to survive. 00:42:06.570 --> 00:42:07.571 Do you understand? 00:42:12.159 --> 00:42:13.160 How dare you! 00:42:16.038 --> 00:42:17.414 I've always been 00:42:17.998 --> 00:42:20.876 a beast to you, haven't I? 00:42:22.878 --> 00:42:25.047 You'd throw away your food in the toilet, 00:42:25.506 --> 00:42:29.426 so I picked it up after you and ate that as I grew up. 00:42:32.096 --> 00:42:34.348 If I'm a beast anyway, 00:42:35.182 --> 00:42:36.642 then I will 00:42:37.726 --> 00:42:39.103 act like one. 00:42:40.354 --> 00:42:43.190 Sure. Go ahead and get beaten up as much as you want. 00:42:44.191 --> 00:42:48.320 You will realize how fortunate you were to have a master like me. 00:42:50.114 --> 00:42:51.198 Take her away. 00:43:04.461 --> 00:43:08.215 What if Ttonggeum denies this to the end? 00:43:08.757 --> 00:43:10.259 Don't worry. 00:43:11.218 --> 00:43:15.222 Dealing with a girl like that is nothing at all. 00:43:15.764 --> 00:43:17.349 Once she goes in there, 00:43:17.474 --> 00:43:18.934 she'll end up 00:43:19.768 --> 00:43:23.647 selling her parents and even her siblings. 00:43:40.247 --> 00:43:42.791 We'll end up having a royal funeral. 00:43:43.292 --> 00:43:46.837 It seems like there is not a lot of chance for His Majesty to survive. 00:43:46.962 --> 00:43:50.174 The Queen Dowager even stopped Consort Park from escorting him. 00:43:51.008 --> 00:43:52.134 What's going on? 00:43:52.259 --> 00:43:53.427 Anyway. 00:43:54.386 --> 00:43:57.973 Remember that Councilor Park told you not to come to the office 00:43:58.515 --> 00:44:01.685 as a means of protest by the regency of the Queen Dowager. 00:44:09.443 --> 00:44:10.611 Councilor Park. 00:44:11.987 --> 00:44:13.113 Goodness. 00:44:13.155 --> 00:44:15.908 Exclude those who will take Councilor Park's side to the end. 00:44:15.991 --> 00:44:18.118 -Left Minister No Kyungmoon. -Things are so hectic… 00:44:18.202 --> 00:44:19.995 Minister of Taxation Park Chanwe. 00:44:20.037 --> 00:44:21.538 Left Vice Minister Ko Inhyuk. 00:44:21.580 --> 00:44:23.207 Minister of Commerce Im Joyong. 00:44:24.583 --> 00:44:26.001 But to other royal subjects, 00:44:26.710 --> 00:44:30.339 you can announce that you are an elder who'll work with the officers. 00:44:34.718 --> 00:44:37.429 I do not wish to stand against the officers. 00:44:38.305 --> 00:44:40.182 Because the King is unable to live, 00:44:40.307 --> 00:44:41.892 I only wish to act as a regent. 00:44:42.559 --> 00:44:45.229 Royal subjects, accept the will of the Queen Dowager. 00:44:50.234 --> 00:44:52.736 This is to rebuild the foundation of our nation. 00:44:53.153 --> 00:44:56.657 If you do not join me, how can you be called a loyal subject? 00:44:59.326 --> 00:45:02.037 Come to the royal office and accept the regency. 00:45:02.579 --> 00:45:04.456 Those who are at the royal office will receive 00:45:04.498 --> 00:45:07.584 a chance to recommend the successor of His Majesty. 00:45:11.463 --> 00:45:12.965 You will get a chance 00:45:14.258 --> 00:45:18.053 to choose the successor of His Majesty. 00:45:52.713 --> 00:45:56.091 How can she send such a letter to the subjects? 00:45:56.842 --> 00:45:59.928 And when will the Three Offices make a statement together? 00:46:00.929 --> 00:46:02.639 Is the chief scholar still sick? 00:46:03.223 --> 00:46:04.308 Yes. 00:46:04.391 --> 00:46:07.394 He hurt his forehead badly, so he cannot come to work. 00:46:08.103 --> 00:46:09.855 Do you expect me to believe that? 00:46:11.565 --> 00:46:13.984 If he didn't have legs, he's the type to crawl here if he must. 00:46:14.818 --> 00:46:15.861 Good grief. 00:46:15.944 --> 00:46:19.156 This is all too mysterious. Too mysterious. 00:46:24.953 --> 00:46:27.164 I cannot believe the absurdity of this letter. 00:46:27.247 --> 00:46:30.042 The Queen Dowager must think the subjects are a joke. 00:46:30.876 --> 00:46:32.961 Will you be at the royal office? 00:46:40.886 --> 00:46:41.887 Father. 00:46:42.679 --> 00:46:44.723 I must find out who fell for this scheme. 00:46:46.141 --> 00:46:48.268 His Majesty is out recovering. What? A successor? 00:46:49.561 --> 00:46:51.188 How can she be this ludicrous? 00:46:59.321 --> 00:47:00.572 What is it? 00:47:04.618 --> 00:47:07.788 Are you headed for the royal office? 00:47:08.455 --> 00:47:10.582 I wish to meet Councilor Park. 00:47:10.624 --> 00:47:11.583 Why? 00:47:11.917 --> 00:47:14.336 All subjects must go to the royal office right now. 00:47:16.338 --> 00:47:18.173 I must stop the Queen Dowager now. 00:47:19.007 --> 00:47:20.300 You'll do that? 00:47:21.051 --> 00:47:23.470 I'm in charge of the palace's security. 00:47:23.595 --> 00:47:27.516 I cannot condone the Queen Dowager's acts any longer. 00:47:36.650 --> 00:47:38.402 Don't go, Father. 00:47:41.405 --> 00:47:42.781 Lady Cho. 00:47:44.199 --> 00:47:47.119 Please… help me. 00:49:00.108 --> 00:49:01.568 Remove the blind. 00:49:39.606 --> 00:49:41.233 I do not care about hiding behind the blind. 00:49:42.609 --> 00:49:44.736 I will simply rule over you. 00:49:54.162 --> 00:49:56.665 This is the first order of my first day. 00:49:57.249 --> 00:49:59.751 -Give us your order. -Give us your order. 00:50:01.670 --> 00:50:04.756 There is something that interferes with the landscape of my garden. 00:50:08.051 --> 00:50:09.469 Plow the rice paddy up… 00:50:13.181 --> 00:50:14.516 from the garden. 00:50:20.397 --> 00:50:23.692 -Your order is our command. -Your order is our command. 00:50:29.698 --> 00:50:32.284 This is not something Her Highness can try alone. 00:50:34.077 --> 00:50:37.789 I know someone is working behind her. 00:50:42.085 --> 00:50:45.505 So he arrived at the detached palace without any trouble? 00:50:45.589 --> 00:50:48.425 Yes, it's a huge relief. 00:50:53.221 --> 00:50:55.223 Send someone to Chief Eunuch Jung. 00:50:55.932 --> 00:50:57.684 Tell him I'll find a way to leave, 00:50:57.809 --> 00:50:59.811 so don't worry about me and protect His Majesty. 00:50:59.936 --> 00:51:00.937 Yes. 00:51:02.230 --> 00:51:04.399 Your Highness the Consort! 00:51:07.235 --> 00:51:08.820 Why are you making a fuss before Her Highness? 00:51:11.156 --> 00:51:12.240 What should I do? 00:51:13.158 --> 00:51:16.161 There was no white cloth by the West Gate. 00:51:17.245 --> 00:51:18.330 I don't think 00:51:19.414 --> 00:51:20.957 Ttonggeum left. 00:51:23.251 --> 00:51:24.336 What? 00:51:25.962 --> 00:51:28.048 Are you sure the guard checked everything? 00:51:28.965 --> 00:51:30.133 Yes. 00:51:33.595 --> 00:51:35.430 What should we do now? 00:51:35.555 --> 00:51:38.308 It looks like she's still in the palace. 00:51:39.309 --> 00:51:42.187 Someone said they saw her getting dragged by eunuchs. 00:51:42.270 --> 00:51:43.605 It must be true. 00:52:28.608 --> 00:52:32.320 Will my unfortunate life finally turn around today? 00:52:32.612 --> 00:52:37.534 The father of Maitreya will take everything today! 00:52:47.419 --> 00:52:50.672 Who's the father of Maitreya? 00:52:58.388 --> 00:52:59.931 Safe travels. 00:53:07.522 --> 00:53:11.860 Is it true he survived ten days without a drop of water? 00:53:11.943 --> 00:53:13.737 I do not know. 00:53:15.697 --> 00:53:20.577 If he lives, it must mean he really is the Maitreya… 00:53:21.578 --> 00:53:24.080 but I've never seen a genuine one 00:53:24.539 --> 00:53:27.083 of all the phonies who called themselves the Maitreya. 00:54:10.627 --> 00:54:11.795 Who are you? 00:55:30.957 --> 00:55:31.875 Speak. 00:55:31.958 --> 00:55:34.669 I sold that kid off when I was a kid. 00:55:34.794 --> 00:55:36.796 How would I know what he did? 00:55:37.213 --> 00:55:40.008 I may be his father, but how would I know? 00:55:40.383 --> 00:55:41.718 You don't have more information? 00:55:42.510 --> 00:55:45.305 That means I'll no longer need you. 00:55:45.388 --> 00:55:46.514 Sorry? 00:55:48.266 --> 00:55:51.102 There are a few others who might know! 00:55:51.269 --> 00:55:53.813 If you find the gamblers who bought him, 00:55:53.855 --> 00:55:56.983 you'll find out who took him and brought him up. 00:55:58.026 --> 00:56:00.028 So someone else brought him up? 00:56:00.111 --> 00:56:04.574 Yes, there was this guy who took the kid from the gamblers. 00:56:38.191 --> 00:56:39.734 Who is it? 00:56:39.859 --> 00:56:42.153 I really don't know! 00:56:45.740 --> 00:56:48.868 I heard that he should have a huge scar on his hand. 00:56:52.205 --> 00:56:54.332 I'm sure he has a huge scar. 00:56:54.457 --> 00:56:56.960 He got hurt to the point he almost lost his hand 00:56:57.043 --> 00:56:58.920 just to save that kid. 00:57:30.910 --> 00:57:32.495 Jung Euikyun. 00:57:36.124 --> 00:57:38.501 I told you to be careful not to leave your lower body open. 00:57:39.210 --> 00:57:40.795 You haven't fixed it yet. 00:57:47.135 --> 00:57:48.720 Are you all right? 00:57:51.806 --> 00:57:52.932 Siwol. 00:57:57.645 --> 00:57:58.730 Of course. 00:58:00.690 --> 00:58:01.691 Father. 00:59:27.902 --> 00:59:30.905 BLOODY HEART 00:59:52.385 --> 00:59:54.637 Were you the one who fooled the Queen Dowager, 00:59:55.263 --> 00:59:57.223 Your Majesty? 00:59:57.265 --> 00:59:58.641 When you were out in disguise, 00:59:58.766 --> 01:00:00.560 weren't there those who attacked Consort Park? 01:00:00.643 --> 01:00:01.811 It was by the Queen Dowager's order. 01:00:01.936 --> 01:00:03.938 There are not many options for you, Minister Cho. 01:00:03.980 --> 01:00:05.857 Either become a traitor along with your daughter, 01:00:05.940 --> 01:00:07.984 or eliminate Councilor Park and Consort Park. 01:00:08.067 --> 01:00:11.404 Things are looking bad. I will find you a way out. 01:00:11.487 --> 01:00:13.156 Ttonggeum is still trapped. 01:00:13.239 --> 01:00:15.700 I can no longer leave Consort Park alone in the palace. 01:00:15.783 --> 01:00:20.163 You dare intrude on the royal office just because of a servant? 01:00:20.246 --> 01:00:21.414 Remove her! 01:00:21.497 --> 01:00:22.957 I am… 01:00:23.666 --> 01:00:26.377 with child of His Majesty's blood.