WEBVTT 00:00:03.810 --> 00:00:05.280 Your Highness. 00:00:09.380 --> 00:00:11.190 What is that? 00:00:13.090 --> 00:00:14.520 It is a signal kite. 00:00:15.220 --> 00:00:17.860 Oh, that is the signal kite. 00:00:17.990 --> 00:00:20.590 The signal kite used in a war? 00:00:25.800 --> 00:00:27.630 I really wanted to see it once. 00:00:31.310 --> 00:00:33.340 Why would you want to see signal kites? 00:00:33.910 --> 00:00:37.240 Well, it is to protect you. 00:00:38.410 --> 00:00:39.980 When someone commits treason, 00:00:40.310 --> 00:00:42.720 I should let you know with this kite. 00:00:46.090 --> 00:00:48.690 Then why do you not memorize them all? 00:00:50.020 --> 00:00:51.790 All of these kites? 00:00:53.030 --> 00:00:54.800 Of course, I will do that. 00:00:55.900 --> 00:00:57.970 As your loyal maid, 00:00:57.970 --> 00:01:00.130 protecting you is the only thing I have in mind. 00:01:01.170 --> 00:01:02.640 When traitors show themselves, 00:01:03.100 --> 00:01:05.340 you can always hide behind me. 00:01:07.070 --> 00:01:09.010 Are you telling me to hide behind you? 00:01:09.180 --> 00:01:10.480 Yes, Your Highness. 00:01:18.520 --> 00:01:19.650 That day, 00:01:20.620 --> 00:01:22.620 after I parted with you at Consort Yeong's funeral parlor, 00:01:24.890 --> 00:01:26.790 I missed you for a long time. 00:01:28.060 --> 00:01:29.660 I thought of you countless times. 00:01:31.470 --> 00:01:32.930 That painful day... 00:01:33.530 --> 00:01:36.840 when I lost my grandmother, that night, 00:01:39.110 --> 00:01:40.540 I wondered where the girl who was the only person... 00:01:40.540 --> 00:01:42.340 that consoled me was. 00:01:43.880 --> 00:01:45.280 "Is she alive and safe?" 00:01:46.310 --> 00:01:48.620 "What if she went through a hard time because of me?" 00:01:51.150 --> 00:01:52.890 I had so many thoughts. 00:01:54.090 --> 00:01:55.990 But I could not try to search for you. 00:01:58.890 --> 00:02:00.060 Because I was just a little kid... 00:02:01.830 --> 00:02:05.070 who was busy trying to survive. 00:02:06.330 --> 00:02:10.340 But I am no longer a powerless child. 00:02:11.670 --> 00:02:13.470 And I found you. 00:02:17.080 --> 00:02:18.250 Give me an answer. 00:02:20.550 --> 00:02:22.080 What should I do with you? 00:02:35.530 --> 00:02:39.900 It was a pure coincidence that I met you that day. 00:02:41.600 --> 00:02:44.140 I did not even know who you were. 00:02:46.070 --> 00:02:48.710 Two children met by chance. 00:02:49.610 --> 00:02:52.180 Do you have to attach significance to the encounter? 00:02:55.050 --> 00:02:56.220 So, 00:02:59.020 --> 00:03:02.960 that encounter means nothing to you? 00:03:04.460 --> 00:03:06.030 Yes, Your Highness. 00:03:43.630 --> 00:03:47.200 Your Highness, the King has called you. 00:04:20.100 --> 00:04:21.130 I... 00:04:21.130 --> 00:04:22.300 (Hoesangjeon) 00:04:22.300 --> 00:04:23.740 called you? 00:04:25.910 --> 00:04:27.540 I am not sure. 00:04:28.780 --> 00:04:29.910 Why did I... 00:04:31.140 --> 00:04:33.550 call you? 00:04:34.410 --> 00:04:35.850 What was it? 00:04:37.420 --> 00:04:39.520 We have time. 00:04:40.550 --> 00:04:42.520 So you can take your time to think about it. 00:04:42.920 --> 00:04:44.060 All right. 00:04:45.760 --> 00:04:47.360 I think you called the Crown Prince... 00:04:47.360 --> 00:04:49.160 to talk about the trip to visit the royal tomb. 00:04:50.430 --> 00:04:52.500 Since you cannot go by yourself, 00:04:52.770 --> 00:04:55.500 you probably wanted him to do it for you. 00:04:57.740 --> 00:04:59.010 Did I? 00:05:05.350 --> 00:05:06.450 Then... 00:05:08.380 --> 00:05:09.750 I will visit the royal tomb... 00:05:10.250 --> 00:05:12.850 instead of you this time. 00:05:18.930 --> 00:05:20.060 Crown Prince. 00:05:20.930 --> 00:05:22.930 You said you would present an honorary name to His Majesty... 00:05:23.260 --> 00:05:25.870 and hold a banquet at Jibgyeongdang. 00:05:26.630 --> 00:05:28.100 If you leave for the trip, 00:05:28.100 --> 00:05:30.170 there will be no one who will prepare it. 00:05:31.340 --> 00:05:33.710 As His Majesty already refused to receive an honorary name, 00:05:34.540 --> 00:05:36.310 all I need to do is prepare a banquet. 00:05:37.210 --> 00:05:38.380 I see. 00:05:39.450 --> 00:05:43.080 Then do you mind if I prepare it instead of you? 00:05:44.280 --> 00:05:45.850 If you do so, 00:05:46.950 --> 00:05:48.660 I will appreciate your generosity. 00:05:52.760 --> 00:05:53.860 His Majesty. 00:05:54.530 --> 00:05:57.300 I will go to Jibgyeongdang and check the condition. 00:05:57.560 --> 00:05:59.530 Have a talk with the Crown Prince. 00:06:01.370 --> 00:06:02.870 Go ahead. 00:06:22.590 --> 00:06:23.790 I would like... 00:06:24.290 --> 00:06:26.390 to take this as a chance... 00:06:26.390 --> 00:06:29.200 to check the lives of the people outside the capital. 00:06:29.900 --> 00:06:32.200 I will take complaints from the people... 00:06:32.600 --> 00:06:34.630 and give solutions to their trouble. 00:06:36.000 --> 00:06:37.800 So please allow me. 00:06:38.570 --> 00:06:39.740 I see. 00:06:40.540 --> 00:06:43.610 That's such a good intention. 00:06:44.680 --> 00:06:45.980 Go ahead. 00:06:48.750 --> 00:06:50.120 Like a king, 00:06:50.920 --> 00:06:54.020 leave with a dignified march. 00:06:55.020 --> 00:06:59.460 That way, the people will trust and follow you. 00:07:01.090 --> 00:07:02.660 I'll keep that in mind. 00:07:04.260 --> 00:07:07.370 Then I'll be excused. 00:07:17.580 --> 00:07:18.910 San. 00:07:20.010 --> 00:07:23.550 There was something... 00:07:24.250 --> 00:07:28.860 I needed to tell you. 00:07:31.960 --> 00:07:33.090 What was that? 00:07:34.390 --> 00:07:36.030 The thing is... 00:07:37.630 --> 00:07:39.370 Gosh, my head. 00:07:41.770 --> 00:07:42.970 Whatever. 00:07:53.950 --> 00:07:55.120 Here. 00:08:04.890 --> 00:08:07.760 You can mobilize the soldiers in the Capital Defense Command... 00:08:07.760 --> 00:08:09.330 with this wooden pass. 00:08:11.060 --> 00:08:13.100 You may not have to use it, 00:08:13.530 --> 00:08:16.770 but keep it with you just in case. 00:08:18.340 --> 00:08:22.310 And be careful... 00:08:23.010 --> 00:08:25.480 throughout your journey. 00:08:27.110 --> 00:08:28.280 Yes, 00:08:29.550 --> 00:08:30.720 Your Majesty. 00:09:00.250 --> 00:09:03.020 His Majesty has already declined it, 00:09:03.120 --> 00:09:05.850 so it should be right to keep the banquet small. 00:09:05.850 --> 00:09:08.290 Should we call Princess Cheongyeon and Princess Cheongsun over? 00:09:08.290 --> 00:09:09.460 No. 00:09:09.990 --> 00:09:13.230 Doing that will only burden the subordinates. 00:09:14.090 --> 00:09:16.030 The Crown Prince and the people here... 00:09:16.030 --> 00:09:19.230 should be enough as guests of the banquet. 00:09:22.940 --> 00:09:25.370 What will you prepare, Princess Hwawan? 00:09:27.270 --> 00:09:29.440 Whatever I prepare... 00:09:29.940 --> 00:09:31.910 is none of your business. 00:09:35.780 --> 00:09:38.850 Because I will be the only one... 00:09:39.290 --> 00:09:41.190 to prepare for a dish... 00:09:43.290 --> 00:09:45.190 out of sincere concern for Father. 00:09:51.000 --> 00:09:52.530 How dare she... 00:09:54.430 --> 00:09:57.640 She can't leave without showing you any courtesy like that. 00:09:59.640 --> 00:10:02.180 I guess she's quite upset... 00:10:02.180 --> 00:10:04.440 with His Majesty's illness these days. 00:10:06.180 --> 00:10:08.350 I won't mind it, 00:10:08.650 --> 00:10:10.720 so please don't keep it to heart. 00:10:11.920 --> 00:10:13.090 Yes, Your Highness. 00:10:16.590 --> 00:10:19.660 No one worries about my father. 00:10:21.030 --> 00:10:24.600 The Queen is just happy that she'll be a queen dowager soon. 00:10:25.470 --> 00:10:28.030 And Queen Hong is delighted... 00:10:28.130 --> 00:10:30.540 that her son is to be a king soon. 00:10:34.370 --> 00:10:37.610 Right, you're the only one who worries about His Majesty. 00:10:39.110 --> 00:10:41.980 The heavens will understand how you feel. 00:10:42.780 --> 00:10:44.020 Wait. 00:10:44.750 --> 00:10:48.890 He will come back to how he used to be. 00:10:49.490 --> 00:10:50.890 Just like before, 00:10:51.790 --> 00:10:55.130 he will keep his dearest daughter by his side. 00:10:58.160 --> 00:10:59.500 Are you sure? 00:11:00.530 --> 00:11:01.770 Of course. 00:11:03.270 --> 00:11:05.000 Please stop crying. 00:11:08.510 --> 00:11:09.640 Gosh. 00:11:21.250 --> 00:11:25.590 We better cut ties with Princess Hwawan soon. 00:11:26.390 --> 00:11:29.930 Princess Hwawan has already lost the King's favor. 00:11:30.830 --> 00:11:33.930 The King's side belongs to the Queen now. 00:11:34.630 --> 00:11:36.640 Without his favor, 00:11:36.900 --> 00:11:41.110 a mere princess is of no use whatsoever. 00:11:42.510 --> 00:11:46.050 Stop funding the princess. 00:11:46.150 --> 00:11:47.450 Yes, my lady. 00:11:49.920 --> 00:11:52.490 We've wasted too much... 00:11:52.490 --> 00:11:54.490 just to please her extravagant lifestyle. 00:11:59.590 --> 00:12:03.860 My lady, the Second State Councilor has been dismissed just now. 00:12:05.170 --> 00:12:07.170 - What? - His Majesty... 00:12:07.170 --> 00:12:09.700 has ordered the Crown Prince to take the throne on the interim... 00:12:09.700 --> 00:12:12.010 and the Crown Prince has taken the royal commend. 00:12:12.910 --> 00:12:14.210 Oh, no. 00:12:14.210 --> 00:12:18.040 Will the Crown Prince end up becoming a king? 00:12:18.040 --> 00:12:20.810 What should we do now? 00:12:21.650 --> 00:12:23.080 Come closer. 00:12:31.620 --> 00:12:33.990 Yes, my lady. 00:12:38.730 --> 00:12:40.170 A journey to visit the royal tomb? 00:12:54.310 --> 00:12:58.750 A storm is bound to come before the sunset. 00:12:59.790 --> 00:13:03.890 I understand your fear and confusion. 00:13:04.160 --> 00:13:06.390 But I'm right here. 00:13:07.790 --> 00:13:11.560 Don't worry. I'll make sure to protect... 00:13:12.530 --> 00:13:14.930 every single one of us... 00:13:15.900 --> 00:13:19.640 from court ladies to young maid trainees. 00:13:20.470 --> 00:13:22.940 - Yes, my lady. - Yes, my lady. 00:13:27.550 --> 00:13:29.580 Once the Crown Prince becomes a regent, 00:13:30.250 --> 00:13:33.820 he will do everything on the King's behalf. 00:13:35.290 --> 00:13:39.760 The Crown Prince is going on a trip to visit the royal tomb. 00:13:41.190 --> 00:13:43.860 To somewhere away from the King's protection. 00:14:01.210 --> 00:14:05.250 Duk Im, you're so lucky to be following the journey. 00:14:06.450 --> 00:14:08.760 I wish I can follow them on a horse. 00:14:09.190 --> 00:14:10.990 Not everyone can ride a horse. 00:14:12.260 --> 00:14:14.530 It must be tough walking all the way there. 00:14:14.530 --> 00:14:15.800 It doesn't matter. 00:14:16.160 --> 00:14:18.460 I'll get to tour around the palace after a long time. 00:14:18.700 --> 00:14:21.870 I'll ride a boat to cross the river. 00:14:22.040 --> 00:14:24.170 I'm really excited. 00:14:25.100 --> 00:14:27.570 I'd tag along if I were a personal maid. 00:14:27.570 --> 00:14:30.340 Just consider yourself lucky to be the Crown Prince's maid. 00:14:30.640 --> 00:14:32.880 Why are you so laid back for the King's maid? 00:14:32.880 --> 00:14:33.980 What about me? 00:14:33.980 --> 00:14:36.550 The Crown Prince has taken the throne on the interim. 00:14:36.550 --> 00:14:37.650 So? 00:14:38.790 --> 00:14:41.620 Hey, don't you get what it means? 00:14:41.750 --> 00:14:44.920 The King's illness is that serious. 00:14:45.730 --> 00:14:48.930 You have to leave the palace as soon as he passes away. 00:14:49.100 --> 00:14:51.700 Then so be it. 00:14:51.930 --> 00:14:54.130 I have a plan for myself. 00:14:56.840 --> 00:14:59.670 First off, I'll work for a noble family. 00:14:59.970 --> 00:15:03.580 They offer a high salary to former bathing court maids. 00:15:04.510 --> 00:15:07.950 I'll save a lot of money that way. 00:15:10.220 --> 00:15:11.550 Then I'll buy a house next to Master Hong's... 00:15:11.550 --> 00:15:13.450 and live there for the rest of my life. 00:15:14.320 --> 00:15:16.520 Hey, a court maid's status doesn't change... 00:15:16.520 --> 00:15:17.820 even if she leaves the palace. 00:15:18.020 --> 00:15:21.460 You have to serve only the King for the rest of your life. 00:15:21.900 --> 00:15:24.860 That is why I love Master Hong. 00:15:25.100 --> 00:15:28.170 Tons of women have a crush on him. 00:15:28.700 --> 00:15:30.570 I'm just one of them, 00:15:30.870 --> 00:15:33.410 but I'll never be lonely or miserable. 00:15:34.140 --> 00:15:37.180 It has to be unrequited anyway. 00:15:37.180 --> 00:15:41.180 Some might be willing to love court maids. 00:15:41.180 --> 00:15:42.350 You're insane. 00:15:42.420 --> 00:15:45.080 You could be executed together for it. 00:15:48.990 --> 00:15:51.660 - You're especially quiet today. - What? 00:15:51.860 --> 00:15:53.330 Are you up to something? 00:15:54.260 --> 00:15:55.560 It's just that... 00:15:56.430 --> 00:16:02.470 I wonder how it feels to love someone with all your heart. 00:16:02.700 --> 00:16:05.070 Such emotion is useless to a court maid. 00:16:05.340 --> 00:16:06.710 Safety is the best. 00:16:09.280 --> 00:16:10.380 What? 00:16:11.110 --> 00:16:12.410 I just thought... 00:16:13.110 --> 00:16:16.620 I am lucky to have you. 00:16:41.980 --> 00:16:44.640 How beautiful. 00:16:44.780 --> 00:16:46.580 - Look. - Here they come. 00:16:47.110 --> 00:16:49.320 Hurry up. 00:16:49.320 --> 00:16:50.750 We are late. Hurry up. 00:16:50.750 --> 00:16:53.350 - Hurry. - I cannot believe it. 00:16:55.250 --> 00:16:57.920 - Look at them. - They are beautiful. 00:16:58.520 --> 00:17:00.890 They are so pretty. 00:17:00.890 --> 00:17:02.060 It has changed a lot. 00:17:02.260 --> 00:17:04.300 - I have never seen this before. - This is fun. 00:17:04.300 --> 00:17:05.670 It is wonderful. 00:17:05.670 --> 00:17:07.800 I cannot believe how pretty they are. 00:17:07.870 --> 00:17:10.370 They are called ladies. 00:17:10.670 --> 00:17:12.470 They look like angels... 00:17:12.470 --> 00:17:13.940 from the moon. 00:17:15.910 --> 00:17:18.510 Hey. Stop yawning. 00:17:18.650 --> 00:17:20.150 Everyone is watching us. 00:17:20.850 --> 00:17:22.950 I packed up and worked all night. 00:17:24.080 --> 00:17:25.690 I am so tired. 00:17:26.650 --> 00:17:28.960 I thought it would be fun to follow the trip. 00:17:29.860 --> 00:17:31.120 What did I tell you? 00:17:31.520 --> 00:17:33.660 It is only tiring. It is not fun at all. 00:17:34.460 --> 00:17:37.130 I heard the temporary palace is a mess. 00:17:37.400 --> 00:17:40.170 As soon as we are there, we have to clean to death. 00:17:40.170 --> 00:17:41.300 You better get ready. 00:17:44.370 --> 00:17:46.040 Does His Highness know... 00:17:46.370 --> 00:17:49.080 that we are suffering so much? 00:17:50.380 --> 00:17:52.510 Do you think he does? 00:17:53.780 --> 00:17:54.950 No. 00:19:05.950 --> 00:19:08.090 Welcome, Your Highness. 00:19:08.390 --> 00:19:11.590 You must be tired from a long journey. 00:19:11.660 --> 00:19:13.990 I will have the meal ready. 00:19:13.990 --> 00:19:15.090 Later. 00:19:33.100 --> 00:19:36.160 Duk Im. Lie down here. 00:19:36.630 --> 00:19:37.760 Pardon? 00:19:39.170 --> 00:19:40.530 Why should I... 00:19:41.200 --> 00:19:42.970 Why should I lie down here? 00:19:43.510 --> 00:19:44.580 Hey! 00:19:44.580 --> 00:19:46.210 It is not what you are thinking. 00:19:46.820 --> 00:19:48.980 The fireplace is broken. 00:19:49.140 --> 00:19:50.140 Pardon? 00:19:50.140 --> 00:19:51.940 This palace has been vacant for a long time. 00:19:51.940 --> 00:19:53.550 It was not taken care of. 00:19:53.680 --> 00:19:57.350 No matter how much we heat it up, it does not get warm at all. 00:19:57.790 --> 00:20:00.650 And we cannot let His Highness sleep under the cold blanket. 00:20:01.150 --> 00:20:03.770 - I see. - Lie down here until night, 00:20:03.770 --> 00:20:05.790 and warm it up. 00:20:06.600 --> 00:20:07.790 Never... 00:20:08.630 --> 00:20:10.260 ever fall asleep. 00:20:11.230 --> 00:20:13.580 You have to leave before His Highness is here. 00:20:13.580 --> 00:20:15.500 - Yes, my lady. - Good. 00:20:22.120 --> 00:20:23.310 This is amazing. 00:20:24.480 --> 00:20:27.010 I cannot believe I get to enjoy this. 00:20:35.420 --> 00:20:36.620 A silk blanket. 00:20:37.460 --> 00:20:38.860 It feels nice. 00:20:55.470 --> 00:20:56.710 I must not fall asleep. 00:20:58.290 --> 00:20:59.450 Never. 00:21:01.210 --> 00:21:02.350 Do not fall asleep. 00:21:22.580 --> 00:21:24.300 How could I... 00:21:25.580 --> 00:21:28.340 never hear about such an important matter until now? 00:21:30.350 --> 00:21:33.250 Young girls are kidnapped? 00:21:35.650 --> 00:21:37.880 Under the name of the royal family? 00:21:50.270 --> 00:21:52.340 I am sorry for being late, Your Highness. 00:21:52.340 --> 00:21:53.470 Hello. 00:22:01.820 --> 00:22:03.040 What is going on? 00:22:04.480 --> 00:22:08.780 His Highness received an appeal from people today. 00:22:10.150 --> 00:22:13.320 They complained of a major incident. 00:22:14.720 --> 00:22:19.190 Almost over 20 years, young girls kept going missing. 00:22:21.040 --> 00:22:25.060 Their parents argue they went to the palace... 00:22:25.370 --> 00:22:27.500 to become a court maid. 00:22:27.880 --> 00:22:30.370 They thought their daughters were going to become a young maid, 00:22:30.970 --> 00:22:34.110 but their whereabouts are unknown? 00:22:34.440 --> 00:22:35.610 Yes. 00:22:36.480 --> 00:22:37.780 How many girls? 00:22:39.150 --> 00:22:42.720 Over 100 girls in the past 20 years. 00:22:45.720 --> 00:22:48.420 If we add the number of girls who are not looked for by their parents, 00:22:49.220 --> 00:22:50.760 there will be even more. 00:23:00.610 --> 00:23:03.600 Your Highness. I dare to say... 00:23:06.120 --> 00:23:09.110 it is a major incident that cannot be ignored. 00:23:09.550 --> 00:23:11.440 However, for now, you should ignore it... 00:23:12.520 --> 00:23:13.780 as if you have never heard about it. 00:23:17.720 --> 00:23:19.190 What did you just say? 00:23:24.270 --> 00:23:25.790 Ignore it... 00:23:27.570 --> 00:23:28.760 as if I have never heard about it? 00:23:30.540 --> 00:23:31.630 Yes, Your Highness. 00:23:33.380 --> 00:23:35.170 Everyone shall leave except for the lecturer. 00:23:50.830 --> 00:23:53.190 Please allow me to tell you the reason. 00:23:53.720 --> 00:23:54.850 Go ahead. 00:23:55.220 --> 00:23:57.790 Though you rule as regent, 00:23:58.370 --> 00:24:00.890 you cannot govern the military or penal administration. 00:24:01.370 --> 00:24:02.960 Therefore, you cannot move the army... 00:24:03.430 --> 00:24:05.560 or punish criminals. 00:24:06.310 --> 00:24:09.170 Only the King can do it. 00:24:12.380 --> 00:24:14.010 If you try, 00:24:14.940 --> 00:24:17.040 you will have a hard time. 00:24:17.640 --> 00:24:20.450 You know well about his illness. 00:24:21.290 --> 00:24:23.020 The King cannot do it. 00:24:23.060 --> 00:24:25.280 The world does not know. 00:24:27.490 --> 00:24:28.620 Your Highness. 00:24:29.370 --> 00:24:31.990 Do not provide your political opponents a reason. 00:24:33.040 --> 00:24:35.690 Over 100 girls have gone missing. 00:24:36.160 --> 00:24:37.870 In order to solve the problem, 00:24:37.870 --> 00:24:39.370 you must move Ministry of Law Enforcement and Police Bureau. 00:24:39.900 --> 00:24:42.470 When the culprit is caught, you will have to sentence him. 00:24:42.940 --> 00:24:44.270 However, 00:24:45.440 --> 00:24:47.970 you do not have any of those authorities yet. 00:24:54.290 --> 00:24:55.920 Are you saying... 00:24:58.360 --> 00:25:00.120 even though I am aware of it... 00:25:01.600 --> 00:25:03.790 I should pretend that I did not see it? 00:25:04.300 --> 00:25:07.830 Wait until you take the throne. 00:25:08.660 --> 00:25:09.930 Before then, 00:25:11.400 --> 00:25:13.800 no matter how many people disappear, 00:25:14.730 --> 00:25:16.700 no matter how many more people die, 00:25:18.780 --> 00:25:19.910 Duk Ro, 00:25:20.780 --> 00:25:23.020 does it not matter to you at all? 00:25:23.020 --> 00:25:24.880 If this country, Joseon, loses you, 00:25:24.880 --> 00:25:26.980 much more people will suffer. 00:25:26.980 --> 00:25:28.680 I do not agree. 00:25:31.980 --> 00:25:34.220 The smoldering resentment of the people, 00:25:34.560 --> 00:25:37.060 the excruciating pain of losing their children, 00:25:38.890 --> 00:25:41.630 if I should be a king who saw it but pretends that he did not, 00:25:43.460 --> 00:25:45.630 it would rather be better for me to not take the throne. 00:25:47.780 --> 00:25:52.050 Your Highness, it will not take that long. 00:25:52.050 --> 00:25:54.910 It could be a month. Or it could be even tomorrow. 00:25:55.980 --> 00:25:57.480 If you become a king... 00:25:57.480 --> 00:25:58.980 I have no more to say. 00:26:01.260 --> 00:26:04.380 As soon as I return to the palace, I will order the Ministry... 00:26:04.380 --> 00:26:06.390 of Law Enforcement and the Police Bureau to investigate. 00:26:07.300 --> 00:26:08.450 So leave it as that. 00:26:11.190 --> 00:26:12.390 You may leave. 00:26:15.160 --> 00:26:16.330 Yes, Your Highness. 00:26:38.560 --> 00:26:40.990 How many more chances should I give to you... 00:26:42.260 --> 00:26:44.260 and how long should I wait... 00:26:47.890 --> 00:26:50.060 until you become my person? 00:27:00.350 --> 00:27:03.520 Your Highness, I will serve a meal. 00:27:03.520 --> 00:27:05.080 I do not need it now. 00:27:15.690 --> 00:27:19.070 Someone asked him for royal advice on the way here, which upset him. 00:27:19.070 --> 00:27:21.600 - What? - There is a group of people... 00:27:21.600 --> 00:27:25.330 who pretend to be court ladies to kidnap young girls. 00:27:37.090 --> 00:27:39.710 You do not need to make the bed tonight... 00:27:42.320 --> 00:27:45.520 Your Highness, did you call me? 00:27:47.100 --> 00:27:48.220 No. 00:28:39.700 --> 00:28:41.960 Are you not afraid of me? 00:28:46.790 --> 00:28:49.130 You do not know what I would do. 00:28:51.700 --> 00:28:53.130 You have no fear. 00:29:37.590 --> 00:29:39.250 - Left Wing Guard. - Yes, Your Highness. 00:29:39.250 --> 00:29:42.750 Guard this place and let no one enter. 00:29:43.330 --> 00:29:44.480 Yes, Your Highness. 00:30:27.600 --> 00:30:30.060 (Ten o'clock at night) 00:30:31.140 --> 00:30:32.630 Around ten o'clock tonight. 00:30:33.910 --> 00:30:35.030 Yes. 00:30:43.480 --> 00:30:44.880 I had a good sleep. 00:31:08.810 --> 00:31:10.000 Who are you? 00:31:10.270 --> 00:31:12.570 Master Kang. 00:31:12.580 --> 00:31:14.570 Lady Sung. 00:31:23.020 --> 00:31:24.150 When did she... 00:31:25.060 --> 00:31:26.750 go in there? 00:31:29.760 --> 00:31:32.760 Did I doze off... 00:31:32.760 --> 00:31:34.730 while standing? 00:31:36.030 --> 00:31:37.160 I am in trouble. 00:31:37.730 --> 00:31:40.270 You must keep quiet about this. 00:31:40.270 --> 00:31:41.430 - Yes, sir. - Yes, sir. 00:31:42.650 --> 00:31:46.040 If the Crown Prince knows about this, I am dead. 00:31:46.940 --> 00:31:51.240 Do I have to pack and go back to my hometown? 00:31:52.210 --> 00:31:53.880 My widowed mother. 00:31:54.580 --> 00:31:57.550 My widowed mother who was so happy when I became a military officer. 00:31:58.290 --> 00:32:00.650 What should I tell her? 00:32:03.930 --> 00:32:05.520 I was crazy. 00:32:05.660 --> 00:32:07.690 How did I fall asleep there? 00:32:08.290 --> 00:32:12.430 Running out of food ingredients already? 00:32:12.680 --> 00:32:14.700 How can we prepare meals for tomorrow? 00:32:15.210 --> 00:32:18.000 We do not really know, either. 00:32:18.000 --> 00:32:20.810 Actually, we are not responsible... 00:32:20.810 --> 00:32:23.120 for managing ingredients for the royal family's meals. 00:32:23.120 --> 00:32:25.540 The Royal Kitchen is responsible. 00:32:25.540 --> 00:32:28.620 Fine. I will meet the court lady at the Royal Kitchen. 00:32:28.620 --> 00:32:30.920 You do not need to make an effort for that. 00:32:32.250 --> 00:32:34.450 The people at the Royal Kitchen would not know either. 00:32:34.460 --> 00:32:36.460 If you do not have enough ingredients, 00:32:36.460 --> 00:32:39.330 you can just get some from a nearby office. 00:32:40.040 --> 00:32:42.100 My gosh. 00:32:42.100 --> 00:32:45.660 It will take at least four hours to get to the office. 00:32:45.660 --> 00:32:48.970 You should go there yourself. 00:32:50.980 --> 00:32:54.640 Go there myself? 00:32:56.390 --> 00:32:59.450 Oh, all right. 00:32:59.620 --> 00:33:04.680 A court lady should go to get good ingredients from the office. 00:33:04.850 --> 00:33:06.220 I will see you later then. 00:33:08.500 --> 00:33:10.590 Follow me. You have to do something. 00:33:24.310 --> 00:33:26.520 My lady, I thought you were a young maid, 00:33:26.520 --> 00:33:30.880 and Wol Hye was a court lady just now. 00:33:33.120 --> 00:33:35.580 Why are you so intimidated by her? 00:33:38.290 --> 00:33:41.320 If you are going to the office, I will go with you. 00:33:41.890 --> 00:33:44.320 All right. 00:33:44.500 --> 00:33:46.760 Then I will go and get ready. 00:34:03.390 --> 00:34:04.480 Duk Im. 00:34:05.890 --> 00:34:07.010 Yes? 00:34:07.310 --> 00:34:10.680 I have something to say. 00:34:12.660 --> 00:34:15.520 It's time you must know. 00:35:16.350 --> 00:35:18.050 (Gunpowder Bag) 00:35:22.330 --> 00:35:23.490 Have you... 00:35:24.690 --> 00:35:27.890 heard of the name, Gwanghan Palace? 00:35:29.310 --> 00:35:31.830 Their palace's name was... 00:35:32.600 --> 00:35:33.830 Gwanghan Palace. 00:35:35.040 --> 00:35:36.370 Gwanghan Palace... 00:35:37.040 --> 00:35:39.740 Does the court ladies' secret society actually exist? 00:35:40.540 --> 00:35:41.870 So you knew. 00:35:43.690 --> 00:35:45.440 If it actually exists, 00:35:45.440 --> 00:35:46.850 who's the leader? 00:35:47.390 --> 00:35:49.250 Head Lady Cho. 00:35:51.120 --> 00:35:53.720 It's a scary place. 00:35:55.020 --> 00:35:57.860 It started with the sole purpose... 00:35:58.190 --> 00:36:00.190 of the court ladies' survival. 00:36:00.640 --> 00:36:02.910 But as time passed, 00:36:02.910 --> 00:36:05.060 they became obsessed with power and authority. 00:36:06.810 --> 00:36:08.500 They even changed kings... 00:36:09.370 --> 00:36:11.570 for their own safety. 00:36:13.020 --> 00:36:14.570 They call it... 00:36:14.980 --> 00:36:17.710 the court ladies' authority. 00:36:18.750 --> 00:36:19.950 Unbelievable. 00:36:21.290 --> 00:36:24.220 How did you keep something that frightening as a secret? 00:36:27.890 --> 00:36:29.390 I didn't have the courage. 00:36:30.870 --> 00:36:34.060 The Gwanghan Palace members are all my acquaintances. 00:36:34.830 --> 00:36:36.270 We joined the palace as maid trainees... 00:36:36.270 --> 00:36:38.160 and spent our lives together. 00:36:41.410 --> 00:36:42.570 I just... 00:36:43.250 --> 00:36:45.240 couldn't betray them. 00:36:47.140 --> 00:36:49.070 As if I didn't know anything, 00:36:49.690 --> 00:36:52.140 I covered my eyes and ears... 00:36:52.790 --> 00:36:55.380 to feign ignorance for a very long time. 00:36:58.690 --> 00:36:59.850 Then, 00:37:02.960 --> 00:37:05.420 I ended up having my name on their list. 00:37:07.660 --> 00:37:10.830 I'm now part of Gwanghan Palace. 00:37:48.270 --> 00:37:49.370 My lady. 00:37:50.750 --> 00:37:52.070 Don't be too worried. 00:37:52.710 --> 00:37:54.440 I'll try to find a way. 00:37:54.980 --> 00:37:56.740 I'll make sure to protect you. 00:38:00.460 --> 00:38:03.350 Let's do what we can do for now. 00:38:18.310 --> 00:38:20.400 - My lady, be careful. - Okay. 00:38:25.680 --> 00:38:28.670 - I think we're almost there. - I guess so. 00:38:31.120 --> 00:38:32.340 Gosh. 00:38:35.710 --> 00:38:38.920 Are you okay? Oh, goodness. 00:38:39.560 --> 00:38:43.520 (Gunpowder Bag) 00:38:45.890 --> 00:38:48.730 Kid, where did you get this? 00:38:49.440 --> 00:38:50.930 I picked it up over there. 00:38:59.980 --> 00:39:02.340 My lady, these are... 00:39:04.810 --> 00:39:05.940 These are gunpowder bags. 00:39:06.980 --> 00:39:08.910 For firelocks, right? 00:39:11.620 --> 00:39:13.590 It's wet and useless. 00:39:15.250 --> 00:39:17.860 These are from the East Palace. 00:39:18.730 --> 00:39:20.390 For the Crown Prince's soldiers. 00:39:20.960 --> 00:39:23.330 Why are these thrown out here? 00:39:26.810 --> 00:39:28.270 Up there is the Royal Temporary Palace. 00:39:32.870 --> 00:39:34.170 A journey to visit the royal tomb? 00:39:35.180 --> 00:39:38.380 You should go there yourself. 00:39:40.350 --> 00:39:42.210 Duk Im, this is bad. 00:39:42.310 --> 00:39:44.160 We must immediately return to the Royal Temporary Palace. 00:39:44.160 --> 00:39:45.280 What? 00:39:45.460 --> 00:39:48.920 Someone threw out all this gunpowder on purpose. 00:39:49.600 --> 00:39:52.460 Think about it. Why do you think they did this? 00:39:54.000 --> 00:39:56.260 - No way. - Treason. 00:39:58.370 --> 00:39:59.810 We have no time. Let's hurry. 00:39:59.810 --> 00:40:03.000 Wait, we might not get there in time. 00:40:03.410 --> 00:40:04.640 No matter how fast we run, 00:40:04.640 --> 00:40:06.870 it takes more than two hours from here. 00:40:06.870 --> 00:40:08.340 What should we do then? 00:40:16.750 --> 00:40:20.750 - Here. - Thank you. 00:40:21.730 --> 00:40:22.960 What is it? 00:40:24.190 --> 00:40:25.390 - It's taffy. - Taffy? 00:40:25.390 --> 00:40:26.890 - How appetizing. - It's mine. 00:40:26.890 --> 00:40:28.430 - No, it's mine. - It's mine. 00:41:25.580 --> 00:41:27.520 Forgive me, Your Highness. 00:41:29.120 --> 00:41:32.920 I'll take responsibility and resolve this matter. 00:41:37.440 --> 00:41:38.830 If you get involved, 00:41:40.040 --> 00:41:41.530 the kidnapped children will... 00:41:42.040 --> 00:41:44.740 get to go back to their parents as soon as possible. 00:41:45.940 --> 00:41:47.840 I won't disappoint you. 00:42:05.770 --> 00:42:08.360 Your Highness, that's a signal kite. 00:42:10.440 --> 00:42:11.830 It means... 00:42:15.040 --> 00:42:16.740 "The enemy has shown up." 00:42:18.680 --> 00:42:20.410 "Fight against them." 00:42:52.940 --> 00:42:54.710 All the bowstrings are cut off. 00:42:59.960 --> 00:43:01.610 All the gunpowder bags are missing too. 00:43:02.660 --> 00:43:03.950 The guns are missing too. 00:43:09.830 --> 00:43:12.560 Your bow's safe because I kept it separately. 00:43:13.940 --> 00:43:15.600 How many arrows do we have left? 00:43:15.600 --> 00:43:16.960 Five, Your Highness. 00:43:17.440 --> 00:43:18.930 We have 14 from my guard... 00:43:19.560 --> 00:43:21.770 and 28 chiefs under their command. 00:43:22.980 --> 00:43:25.500 - It's less than 50. - What? 00:43:26.480 --> 00:43:29.110 We have hundreds of soldiers for your protection. 00:43:29.350 --> 00:43:31.690 Have them guard every corner of the Royal Temporary Palace. 00:43:31.690 --> 00:43:33.310 And close the gate for defense. 00:43:33.460 --> 00:43:37.060 Then we won't be afraid of whoever we're up against. 00:43:37.060 --> 00:43:39.020 That's when the enemy is outside. 00:43:41.120 --> 00:43:44.190 We don't know if they're inside or outside. 00:43:45.100 --> 00:43:46.890 We must never close the gate. 00:43:48.460 --> 00:43:51.730 And it's no use having hundreds of soldiers outside. 00:43:54.770 --> 00:43:57.070 The only soldiers I can trust... 00:43:57.480 --> 00:43:59.040 are my guards. 00:44:07.810 --> 00:44:10.320 This pass can mobilize the Capital Defense Command. 00:44:11.060 --> 00:44:12.520 Bring the soldiers... 00:44:12.930 --> 00:44:14.820 as soon as possible. 00:44:15.390 --> 00:44:17.290 I will not waste any moment. 00:44:17.770 --> 00:44:19.960 I promise to return on time. 00:44:21.390 --> 00:44:22.490 Thank you. 00:44:44.480 --> 00:44:46.120 The wind has stopped. 00:44:47.890 --> 00:44:49.230 We must hurry up, my lady. 00:44:49.230 --> 00:44:51.360 Now, we have to run. 00:44:51.500 --> 00:44:53.960 The Crown Prince might not have seen the kite. 00:44:53.960 --> 00:44:55.090 Yes. 00:45:30.330 --> 00:45:31.430 My. 00:45:31.600 --> 00:45:32.760 My lady. 00:45:33.710 --> 00:45:36.900 - My lady. - My goodness. 00:45:37.310 --> 00:45:38.470 Are you okay? 00:45:53.850 --> 00:45:57.060 Duk Im. I cannot go. 00:45:57.060 --> 00:46:00.290 You should go first and inform the Crown Prince. 00:46:01.230 --> 00:46:03.700 - Yes. - Go. Now. 00:46:04.210 --> 00:46:05.330 Hurry. 00:46:34.380 --> 00:46:35.470 Who are you? 00:46:36.650 --> 00:46:38.970 I am the Crown Prince's personal maid. 00:46:39.620 --> 00:46:40.910 What brings you here? 00:46:41.450 --> 00:46:46.050 I am here to ask when he wants to have dinner. 00:46:48.630 --> 00:46:49.890 What is that? 00:46:50.460 --> 00:46:54.230 It is the glass His Highness will use for the ritual tomorrow. 00:46:59.140 --> 00:47:00.300 Open it. 00:47:11.050 --> 00:47:12.240 You may go in. 00:47:36.940 --> 00:47:38.070 Your Highness. 00:47:38.510 --> 00:47:42.670 I have brought a glass for the ritual. 00:47:46.750 --> 00:47:48.940 You are not the court maid of East Palace. 00:47:49.890 --> 00:47:51.080 Who are you? 00:48:05.340 --> 00:48:07.760 You are asking for death. 00:48:35.300 --> 00:48:36.490 Tell me. 00:48:41.710 --> 00:48:43.030 Who is behind this? 00:48:44.610 --> 00:48:45.830 Now! 00:49:13.770 --> 00:49:14.900 Who are you? 00:49:18.240 --> 00:49:19.930 Messenger. You must get here immediately. 00:49:20.180 --> 00:49:22.970 I have brought the Crown Prince's message. 00:49:34.330 --> 00:49:36.420 (Raise up an army) 00:49:39.530 --> 00:49:42.790 - Gather all soldiers. - Yes, sir. 00:52:08.550 --> 00:52:09.740 We will begin... 00:52:10.720 --> 00:52:12.040 the royal hunting. 00:54:26.620 --> 00:54:27.710 Your Highness! 00:54:31.890 --> 00:54:34.620 Your Highness, are you all right? 00:54:36.360 --> 00:54:38.230 Yours is not strong enough as it is a ceremonial sword. 00:54:38.230 --> 00:54:40.630 - Use mine. - What about you? 00:54:40.630 --> 00:54:41.890 You know it. 00:54:42.100 --> 00:54:44.760 Anything I grab becomes a weapon. 00:54:46.240 --> 00:54:47.330 Left Wing Guard! 00:54:51.380 --> 00:54:52.500 Thank you, Your Highness. 00:55:12.460 --> 00:55:13.790 Do not move. 00:55:15.570 --> 00:55:17.060 It is a rare gun. 00:55:17.240 --> 00:55:19.640 I saw this kind of gun only once... 00:55:19.640 --> 00:55:21.230 when an envoy from another country came. 00:55:22.410 --> 00:55:23.680 Who is behind you? 00:55:23.680 --> 00:55:25.170 You must know. 00:55:25.910 --> 00:55:29.000 That there is no bullet in the gun. 00:55:36.090 --> 00:55:39.250 I can tell you work at the palace. 00:55:40.790 --> 00:55:42.420 The person who can order someone who works at the palace, 00:55:42.960 --> 00:55:45.020 order an interpreter to smuggle, 00:55:46.230 --> 00:55:48.520 and have a private military force consisting of over 100 soldiers. 00:55:50.270 --> 00:55:52.830 It would not be that hard to find who it is. 00:56:14.390 --> 00:56:16.160 It is amazing that you got a bowstring. 00:56:16.160 --> 00:56:18.630 It took some time. I am sorry I am late. 00:56:18.630 --> 00:56:20.220 I almost died. 00:57:16.050 --> 00:57:18.110 It might be late already. 00:57:19.790 --> 00:57:23.180 I might have lost him already. 00:57:34.370 --> 00:57:36.130 Your Highness! 00:57:37.040 --> 00:57:38.170 Your Highness! 00:58:51.080 --> 00:58:52.210 Your Highness. 00:58:53.280 --> 00:58:55.040 - Are you all right? - Yes. 00:58:56.150 --> 00:58:57.750 They fired a flare. 00:58:58.090 --> 00:58:59.750 More enemies will come. 00:59:01.460 --> 00:59:04.450 Bury the dead. 00:59:05.230 --> 00:59:06.420 Yes, Your Highness. 00:59:06.900 --> 00:59:08.790 Get ready to bury the dead! 00:59:26.050 --> 00:59:27.170 Your Highness. 00:59:27.890 --> 00:59:29.440 Promise one thing. 00:59:30.050 --> 00:59:31.880 When you become a king, 00:59:31.960 --> 00:59:33.880 please lift the ban on drinking. 00:59:35.560 --> 00:59:37.420 I am dying to have a glass of alcohol. 00:59:39.400 --> 00:59:41.190 I will give you a glass of wine. 00:59:43.100 --> 00:59:44.230 By any chance, 00:59:45.570 --> 00:59:47.090 if I am alive, 00:59:50.370 --> 00:59:52.000 will you drink with me? 00:59:57.110 --> 00:59:58.470 Thank you for your generosity. 01:00:02.120 --> 01:00:03.740 Everyone, protect the Crown Prince! 01:01:39.050 --> 01:01:41.440 I received your order... 01:01:42.150 --> 01:01:44.010 and came with soldiers. 01:02:04.140 --> 01:02:05.230 Thank you. 01:02:06.440 --> 01:02:09.640 I am glad you were not late, Master Hong. 01:02:10.920 --> 01:02:12.710 Take care of the injured soldiers. 01:02:12.780 --> 01:02:13.910 Yes, Your Highness. 01:02:15.150 --> 01:02:16.280 Let us go. 01:03:48.880 --> 01:03:50.910 When I saw that signal kite, 01:03:54.290 --> 01:03:55.910 I knew it would be you. 01:04:00.730 --> 01:04:02.220 It had to be you. 01:04:07.700 --> 01:04:09.460 When I thought I could die, 01:04:10.310 --> 01:04:12.800 I was reminded of someone. 01:04:16.210 --> 01:04:18.240 I desperately prayed... 01:04:19.610 --> 01:04:21.040 to see her face... 01:04:22.820 --> 01:04:24.580 at least one more time. 01:04:27.530 --> 01:04:28.650 Duk Im. 01:04:43.410 --> 01:04:45.550 You should be believing me, 01:04:45.550 --> 01:04:47.680 but you're rather seeing me with doubtful eyes. 01:04:47.680 --> 01:04:49.320 The temporary envoy will come back soon. 01:04:49.320 --> 01:04:51.110 Time will give us a solution. 01:04:51.120 --> 01:04:55.710 Do you think I'll sit back and do nothing for those 10 days? 01:04:56.090 --> 01:04:57.850 Did you cry? 01:04:57.930 --> 01:04:59.880 Are you not hurt? 01:05:00.130 --> 01:05:02.660 You have no time to care for a lowly court maid. 01:05:02.660 --> 01:05:05.590 Come back to your rightful place. 01:05:05.670 --> 01:05:07.440 I cannot feign ignorance anymore. 01:05:07.440 --> 01:05:08.940 If you feel the same way as I do... 01:05:08.940 --> 01:05:11.040 - Please. - What I want to say is... 01:05:11.040 --> 01:05:13.400 that I...