WEBVTT 00:00:47.218 --> 00:00:50.096 THE PEOPLE, GROUPS, PLACES, AND INCIDENTS IN THIS DRAMA ARE PURELY FICTIONAL 00:00:53.558 --> 00:00:57.145 I wish to comfort you from your unspoken hardships. 00:00:59.314 --> 00:01:00.523 My heart… 00:01:01.608 --> 00:01:02.984 beats for you. 00:01:14.579 --> 00:01:15.705 I am afraid... 00:01:17.832 --> 00:01:19.292 I already have... 00:01:22.003 --> 00:01:23.421 one to betroth. 00:01:31.137 --> 00:01:33.848 There is something 00:01:33.932 --> 00:01:36.059 I had planned for a very long time. 00:01:38.561 --> 00:01:40.355 And I need that woman 00:01:41.856 --> 00:01:43.858 to carry out that plan. 00:01:45.568 --> 00:01:46.736 Are you… 00:01:50.949 --> 00:01:52.367 in love with her? 00:01:55.370 --> 00:01:56.663 That woman is… 00:02:00.333 --> 00:02:01.626 the one I need. 00:02:05.338 --> 00:02:07.215 No other person is important to me. 00:02:13.763 --> 00:02:15.181 Then why? 00:02:15.807 --> 00:02:17.684 Why do you come to see me? 00:02:18.351 --> 00:02:20.311 Why do you always worry about me? 00:02:20.353 --> 00:02:21.229 Why… 00:02:22.605 --> 00:02:24.899 do you say you want me to be happy? 00:02:27.068 --> 00:02:28.945 I know there must be a reason. 00:02:37.954 --> 00:02:40.248 Do you not get mad after you hear what I said? 00:02:41.624 --> 00:02:42.917 Do not follow me. 00:02:45.420 --> 00:02:47.505 Please don't be sad anymore 00:02:48.798 --> 00:02:50.425 and live a good life. 00:03:16.409 --> 00:03:19.579 It has been 15 minutes since our appointment. 00:03:20.288 --> 00:03:22.373 Bring someone in charge immediately! 00:03:23.541 --> 00:03:26.669 Please don't be mad. She'll be here any minute now. 00:03:27.003 --> 00:03:28.379 What are you doing? 00:03:28.421 --> 00:03:31.549 You should take her and serve some chrysanthemum tea. 00:03:34.886 --> 00:03:35.970 Jung. 00:03:37.138 --> 00:03:38.264 Where have you been? 00:03:38.389 --> 00:03:39.766 Your customer is here. 00:03:42.685 --> 00:03:44.312 Did you forget about the deal today? 00:03:46.606 --> 00:03:48.274 What happened to your coat strings? 00:03:55.406 --> 00:03:56.616 The scholar is… 00:03:59.702 --> 00:04:01.579 already betrothed. 00:04:07.293 --> 00:04:09.337 Did you know, Master Lim? 00:04:11.297 --> 00:04:12.799 Is that why you stopped me? 00:04:15.593 --> 00:04:17.053 Go in by the back door and rest. 00:04:18.596 --> 00:04:20.056 You might get harassed. 00:04:22.308 --> 00:04:23.726 I'll send the customer away. 00:04:27.730 --> 00:04:28.940 I'll meet her. 00:04:29.524 --> 00:04:31.025 You can't do business right now. 00:04:31.901 --> 00:04:36.030 Three to four months of our business becomes our workshop's annual capital. 00:04:37.073 --> 00:04:38.741 The workshop must be well-off 00:04:39.450 --> 00:04:41.661 for the villagers to benefit as well. 00:04:52.755 --> 00:04:54.757 Jung almost got into an accident. 00:04:54.841 --> 00:04:56.509 Find out if she's doing all right. 00:04:57.093 --> 00:05:00.346 Your Majesty, the chief eunuch is starting to get suspicious. 00:05:00.930 --> 00:05:04.475 If you'll go around risking yourself, you should have her as a concubine. 00:05:04.517 --> 00:05:07.979 The court ladies who took part back then were all caught up in the coup, 00:05:08.062 --> 00:05:10.064 so no one remembers her face. 00:05:15.403 --> 00:05:16.779 She met me, 00:05:19.657 --> 00:05:21.784 lost her parents, then became a traitor's daughter. 00:05:23.077 --> 00:05:24.370 It was because 00:05:24.954 --> 00:05:28.249 I wanted to be with her and have her as a crown princess. 00:05:31.169 --> 00:05:32.879 I cannot repeat the same mistake. 00:05:33.671 --> 00:05:37.300 Then may I tell her that you won't be coming to see her again on the 15th? 00:05:51.814 --> 00:05:54.317 BLOODY HEART EPISODE 3 00:06:02.575 --> 00:06:06.412 Who… are you? 00:06:07.121 --> 00:06:10.166 Do you know the social class of the man who had his sword pointed at you? 00:06:11.417 --> 00:06:12.293 I do not know. 00:06:13.544 --> 00:06:15.838 -You don't know? -I don't! I-- 00:06:16.714 --> 00:06:19.217 Who on earth is he? 00:06:19.300 --> 00:06:22.136 Tell me everything you know 00:06:22.845 --> 00:06:24.847 about the woman you tried to abduct. 00:06:25.723 --> 00:06:27.850 Her class, family, 00:06:28.643 --> 00:06:32.730 and her relationship with that man. 00:06:34.023 --> 00:06:35.233 Speak. 00:08:19.337 --> 00:08:21.547 Issue the marriage ban on the capital and Gyeonggi 00:08:21.631 --> 00:08:23.466 to select the Queen quickly. 00:08:23.508 --> 00:08:25.927 Encourage the Chief of Hanseong and the local leaders 00:08:26.219 --> 00:08:28.179 to turn in the profiles of single women, 00:08:28.262 --> 00:08:30.890 but reasonably so, without damaging the Royal Family's reputation. 00:08:31.641 --> 00:08:32.767 What's that? 00:08:32.892 --> 00:08:36.187 This is the order of the Queen Dowager, the leader of the selection. 00:08:36.812 --> 00:08:37.897 You must respect this order. 00:08:37.980 --> 00:08:40.107 -They're taking the women? -Let's go. 00:08:40.191 --> 00:08:42.652 -What do we do now? -A marriage ban? 00:08:55.581 --> 00:08:58.793 What brings you here, my lord? 00:09:01.796 --> 00:09:02.797 It's meat jeon. 00:09:05.216 --> 00:09:08.928 If you needed me, you should've called. I would've run over right away. 00:09:08.970 --> 00:09:10.596 This is so precious. 00:09:11.806 --> 00:09:13.224 Come by and be a companion for Jung. 00:09:13.808 --> 00:09:16.936 She said she was annoyed whenever I talked. 00:09:16.978 --> 00:09:19.564 I thought it'd be better for her to be annoyed than depressed. 00:09:21.566 --> 00:09:23.818 Wait, is she's depressed? 00:09:24.318 --> 00:09:25.278 Why? 00:09:39.542 --> 00:09:40.585 I am afraid... 00:09:42.753 --> 00:09:44.130 I already have... 00:09:45.840 --> 00:09:47.258 one to betroth. 00:09:54.056 --> 00:09:54.974 Miss. 00:09:55.600 --> 00:09:56.976 Is it true? 00:09:57.310 --> 00:09:59.770 I heard that scholar guy already has a woman to marry. 00:10:00.146 --> 00:10:02.732 That's why I tried to stop you! 00:10:02.857 --> 00:10:05.109 I said you can't trust a nobleman, that 00:10:05.109 --> 00:10:06.569 he probably has a wife and a mistress. 00:10:07.486 --> 00:10:08.571 That's enough. 00:10:08.654 --> 00:10:12.450 I'll go pour dung over that jerk's house, so lead the way. 00:10:12.575 --> 00:10:13.868 I was going to do that too. 00:10:14.619 --> 00:10:17.330 I wanted to go over and make a scene. 00:10:19.290 --> 00:10:21.083 But I don't know where he lives. 00:10:23.044 --> 00:10:25.087 -Miss. -I do not know where he resides 00:10:25.630 --> 00:10:27.173 or how old he is. 00:10:28.299 --> 00:10:30.051 I did not want to touch a sore spot, 00:10:30.676 --> 00:10:32.386 so I was too scared to ask. 00:10:32.803 --> 00:10:36.307 You wanted to marry him. How come you don't know a thing about him? 00:10:39.226 --> 00:10:41.020 But his feelings were real. 00:10:42.229 --> 00:10:46.233 He came to see me every Dano and every 15th. 00:10:50.071 --> 00:10:51.489 That wasn't a lie. 00:10:51.781 --> 00:10:53.908 Why are you trying to defend him? 00:10:53.949 --> 00:10:56.369 Miss, you'll break my heart to death. 00:10:56.494 --> 00:10:59.038 But still, he's someone who helped me live. 00:10:59.121 --> 00:11:00.122 What about me? 00:11:01.499 --> 00:11:03.793 My master threw me out when I caught the epidemic. 00:11:03.834 --> 00:11:05.211 You took me in and saved me. 00:11:05.252 --> 00:11:08.506 Why are you trying to break my heart to death? 00:11:13.636 --> 00:11:16.347 There, there. Once I meet my lord... 00:11:16.389 --> 00:11:17.932 I mean, that scholar jerk, 00:11:18.724 --> 00:11:20.685 I'll pour a bucket of dung over him. 00:11:21.560 --> 00:11:22.853 I'll do that. 00:11:23.813 --> 00:11:24.939 Do you mean it? 00:11:27.441 --> 00:11:28.526 I do. 00:11:40.955 --> 00:11:42.748 Arrest everyone! 00:11:42.832 --> 00:11:44.291 -What? -Yes, my lord! 00:11:56.554 --> 00:11:57.555 My lord! 00:11:57.680 --> 00:11:59.098 Why do you do this to us? 00:11:59.181 --> 00:12:01.016 Think of everything Lady Jung has done for us. 00:12:01.100 --> 00:12:02.852 That lady is who's about to end our lives. 00:12:03.394 --> 00:12:04.478 What has she done? 00:12:04.562 --> 00:12:07.273 People way up there in Hanyang gave out the order! 00:12:07.314 --> 00:12:08.399 What do you mean? 00:12:09.483 --> 00:12:10.985 Is Lady Jung all right? 00:12:11.610 --> 00:12:13.612 -I have no idea. -Let's go! 00:12:28.169 --> 00:12:30.004 Any news from Bamboo Grove Village? 00:12:30.337 --> 00:12:32.131 They ask for another month. 00:12:32.465 --> 00:12:33.591 That's too late. 00:12:35.301 --> 00:12:38.304 Find out some more through that man locked up in the shed. 00:12:40.014 --> 00:12:41.599 Why are Jinsa Lim and that woman 00:12:41.724 --> 00:12:43.809 doing business despite their class as nobles? 00:12:43.893 --> 00:12:47.813 Find out their ancestry, reputation, and families they're close to. 00:12:47.897 --> 00:12:48.898 Also, 00:12:49.607 --> 00:12:53.778 find out about that scholar whom she was to marry. 00:12:54.737 --> 00:12:55.654 Yes, my lord. 00:13:02.161 --> 00:13:04.330 A noble lady in commerce? 00:13:06.791 --> 00:13:08.042 She sure is crude, 00:13:10.628 --> 00:13:12.046 but also bold. 00:13:14.048 --> 00:13:15.466 Please turn in… 00:13:17.468 --> 00:13:18.469 my profile. 00:13:19.094 --> 00:13:20.095 Yeonhee. 00:13:20.679 --> 00:13:24.266 I want to rise to the highest position as a woman. 00:13:24.350 --> 00:13:27.770 I don't want another woman to be by His Majesty's side. 00:13:27.853 --> 00:13:31.565 You fool. Do you have any idea how frightening the Royal Palace is? 00:13:31.649 --> 00:13:33.234 My father is the Minister of War. 00:13:33.359 --> 00:13:34.860 My uncle is the Minister of Personnel. 00:13:34.985 --> 00:13:38.072 On top of that, my mother's family is affluent with many other ministers. 00:13:38.113 --> 00:13:40.199 It's only frightening for those who are lowly. 00:13:40.491 --> 00:13:43.369 Who would dare to look down on me, Father? 00:13:44.078 --> 00:13:45.287 That's true. 00:13:45.996 --> 00:13:47.373 Do you know 00:13:48.207 --> 00:13:50.960 how His Majesty's mother, the late Queen Inyoung passed away? 00:13:52.086 --> 00:13:53.671 The father of the deposed Crown Princess… 00:13:54.713 --> 00:13:56.674 killed her, didn't he? 00:13:57.508 --> 00:13:59.385 That's what the world thinks. 00:14:02.137 --> 00:14:04.139 That Yoo Haksoo murdered the late King 00:14:04.557 --> 00:14:06.517 and tried to enthrone the Crown Prince, 00:14:07.268 --> 00:14:09.979 but when he got caught, he killed Queen Inyoung in case she tells. 00:14:10.813 --> 00:14:11.981 Isn't that the truth? 00:14:13.816 --> 00:14:15.317 We do not know who did it. 00:14:17.528 --> 00:14:20.281 When His Majesty tried to take in his subjects over the matter, 00:14:20.906 --> 00:14:24.243 Councilor Park quickly created that scapegoat. 00:14:24.827 --> 00:14:27.538 And the one who benefited the most was 00:14:29.123 --> 00:14:30.332 His Majesty. 00:14:32.918 --> 00:14:35.004 His Majesty survived as the Crown Prince 00:14:35.129 --> 00:14:36.922 because Councilor Park and the late King 00:14:37.631 --> 00:14:40.009 agreed to let go of the late Queen's murder. 00:14:44.555 --> 00:14:45.931 Yeonhee, do you understand? 00:14:46.849 --> 00:14:48.309 That's what the palace is like. 00:14:49.435 --> 00:14:51.145 The Royal Family 00:14:51.645 --> 00:14:54.732 even uses the death of their mother and wife to survive. 00:15:04.158 --> 00:15:08.162 Councilor Park's niece will become the next Queen. 00:15:10.039 --> 00:15:12.041 Do not become a laughing stock. 00:15:13.918 --> 00:15:17.171 If I cannot become the Queen, I'd rather become a monk. 00:15:17.212 --> 00:15:18.213 No. 00:15:19.465 --> 00:15:21.175 I'd rather hang myself to death. 00:15:23.177 --> 00:15:25.679 That disrespectful girl. How dare she do this before him? 00:15:26.388 --> 00:15:28.641 Father, I'll teach her a good lesson. 00:15:45.491 --> 00:15:48.827 You suffered from a cut on your body as you went out in disguise, Your Majesty. 00:15:48.911 --> 00:15:50.913 What is this atrocity? 00:15:51.622 --> 00:15:53.916 It'll become rowdy if it's known. Keep your mouths shut. 00:15:54.667 --> 00:15:55.793 Yes. 00:15:56.335 --> 00:15:58.087 Tell Eunuch Jung to come in. 00:16:06.220 --> 00:16:07.096 Go inside. 00:16:07.846 --> 00:16:11.517 Your Majesty seems to want you rather often lately. 00:16:13.560 --> 00:16:14.937 Yes, Chief Eunuch. 00:16:22.361 --> 00:16:24.822 Just keep an eye over Eunuch Jung for a while. 00:16:25.823 --> 00:16:27.825 He'll prove to be useful soon. 00:16:36.542 --> 00:16:37.960 What's Minister Cho doing? 00:16:39.670 --> 00:16:41.547 He must have shut the cavalry guard's mouth. 00:16:41.880 --> 00:16:44.008 There is no rumor regarding his daughter and you. 00:16:44.717 --> 00:16:46.135 Indeed. 00:16:48.679 --> 00:16:51.682 Unlike other royal subjects who only obey Councilor Park, 00:16:52.016 --> 00:16:54.184 Minister Cho managed to make a group of his own. 00:16:56.603 --> 00:16:58.564 This is why I want him even more. 00:17:15.080 --> 00:17:16.331 You may go. 00:17:17.082 --> 00:17:18.167 Yes. 00:17:30.012 --> 00:17:32.181 Why did you call the chief cavalry guard? 00:17:32.765 --> 00:17:34.892 To check something regarding His Majesty's travels. 00:17:36.018 --> 00:17:38.312 The chief cavalry guard is under my orders, lord. 00:17:39.730 --> 00:17:41.648 Of course, I know that. 00:17:55.120 --> 00:17:56.497 Minister Cho. 00:17:59.625 --> 00:18:03.921 It has been a while, so why don't we have a drink quietly? 00:18:10.094 --> 00:18:11.136 Sounds great. 00:18:15.849 --> 00:18:18.060 You're what ruins this country. 00:18:18.227 --> 00:18:21.230 You dared to profit from pocketing Myeonggwahak books, 00:18:22.523 --> 00:18:24.274 then wasted it away on a gisaeng? 00:18:25.067 --> 00:18:28.237 My lord, please spare my life! 00:18:29.238 --> 00:18:31.782 Yes, I shall let you live. 00:18:33.158 --> 00:18:34.493 I'll even cover this up. 00:18:42.084 --> 00:18:45.379 Give me the best and worst divinations for the Queen. 00:18:46.171 --> 00:18:47.297 Also, 00:18:49.133 --> 00:18:51.885 give me one that should never be chosen. 00:19:11.530 --> 00:19:14.449 Why did you discipline a mere instructor yourself? 00:19:14.533 --> 00:19:18.453 I'm just afraid I'd miss anything even as small as a needle's eye. 00:19:19.454 --> 00:19:21.707 I've been this anxious. 00:19:23.000 --> 00:19:25.169 I'm saying that's why I ended up pressing 00:19:25.544 --> 00:19:27.588 the chief of the cavalry guard under your orders. 00:19:28.297 --> 00:19:29.548 It's my mistake. 00:19:30.591 --> 00:19:32.551 That's a grandeur way of apologizing. 00:19:34.428 --> 00:19:36.722 His Majesty has power over personnel. 00:19:37.055 --> 00:19:38.891 With a little bit of power, 00:19:39.433 --> 00:19:42.019 he'll be able to use that authority to strengthen his regal power. 00:19:43.353 --> 00:19:44.605 A royal marriage 00:19:44.730 --> 00:19:48.442 is a great chance for His Majesty to create more power. 00:19:49.860 --> 00:19:50.944 However, 00:19:51.653 --> 00:19:53.780 I'm still anxious because His Majesty has an inch 00:19:55.032 --> 00:19:56.450 I am not aware of. 00:19:58.577 --> 00:20:01.079 What do you mean, His Majesty's inch? 00:20:07.586 --> 00:20:10.255 I'll let you know after I look into it a little more. 00:20:15.177 --> 00:20:18.472 If my family could conceive a prince, 00:20:18.972 --> 00:20:20.641 I would rest assured. 00:21:18.657 --> 00:21:19.825 Who's this? 00:21:31.837 --> 00:21:32.963 It's Minister Cho's servant. 00:21:40.971 --> 00:21:42.306 Miss. 00:21:43.598 --> 00:21:45.559 -Ttonggeum. -Miss. 00:21:45.684 --> 00:21:47.144 What happened? 00:21:48.979 --> 00:21:52.607 Well… What's with everyone who's acquainted with you? 00:21:55.569 --> 00:21:56.778 My lord. 00:21:59.448 --> 00:22:00.365 Please come in. 00:22:00.449 --> 00:22:02.492 I'm even more glad to see you in Hanyang. 00:22:02.576 --> 00:22:04.745 I wanted to see you to relay a word. 00:22:05.787 --> 00:22:08.999 He'll no longer be able to come on the 15th. 00:22:12.169 --> 00:22:13.211 My lord. 00:22:14.087 --> 00:22:17.049 You can tell him to come and say that himself. 00:22:18.800 --> 00:22:23.013 Do you realize how dangerous it is for him to come out just to say that? 00:22:26.516 --> 00:22:28.185 He'll no longer come. 00:22:32.105 --> 00:22:34.483 What is it that I do not know? 00:22:37.027 --> 00:22:38.612 Tell me. 00:22:47.329 --> 00:22:50.248 Good grief. Don't you dare come again! 00:22:50.332 --> 00:22:52.125 I'll pour dung all over you! 00:23:02.344 --> 00:23:03.345 Lady Jung. 00:23:04.846 --> 00:23:06.264 You have a visitor. 00:23:21.571 --> 00:23:24.157 It's your first time going out in disguise by day, right? 00:23:25.367 --> 00:23:26.284 It is. 00:23:26.868 --> 00:23:30.997 The late King used to go out in the day for relief from the heat, 00:23:31.081 --> 00:23:33.250 even halting lessons and discussions of state affairs. 00:23:33.458 --> 00:23:37.546 I wonder why Councilor Park suggested that I go out in disguise. 00:23:38.713 --> 00:23:41.800 People's lives are different when you see them by day. 00:23:43.552 --> 00:23:46.680 The cavalry guard will escort me. Tell them to get ready. 00:23:47.305 --> 00:23:50.100 -Come and take a look. -These all look great. 00:23:50.851 --> 00:23:52.811 I've been seeing you often, Chief. 00:23:53.728 --> 00:23:54.813 It's an honor. 00:23:54.855 --> 00:23:56.815 Did you not tell anybody about the daughter 00:23:57.732 --> 00:23:59.443 of Minster of War? 00:23:59.568 --> 00:24:02.696 How could I say a word about what you do in disguise? 00:24:05.157 --> 00:24:07.284 What a loyal subject. 00:24:19.713 --> 00:24:22.215 Do we have to buy this at the silk store? 00:24:23.884 --> 00:24:24.926 Yes. 00:24:25.302 --> 00:24:27.929 But silk doesn't go with that bamboo box. 00:24:39.316 --> 00:24:41.860 Is this red silk that you like? 00:24:42.861 --> 00:24:43.945 What? 00:25:02.506 --> 00:25:03.632 My lord? 00:26:04.818 --> 00:26:05.944 Do you know her? 00:26:08.947 --> 00:26:11.575 -I do not. -In that case, I'll stop her. 00:26:42.981 --> 00:26:45.900 Aren't you the scholar from Yeongjong Valley? 00:26:47.986 --> 00:26:48.862 No. 00:26:50.447 --> 00:26:51.323 Oh my. 00:26:51.990 --> 00:26:53.033 I'm sorry. 00:27:14.179 --> 00:27:16.765 My lord, try this. 00:27:16.806 --> 00:27:19.184 Your wife will love it if you take it home. 00:27:19.225 --> 00:27:20.477 Remove it. 00:27:20.602 --> 00:27:22.646 -Don't be like that. Just one bite. -Hey! 00:27:24.481 --> 00:27:26.524 -Oh my. What's going on? -Hey! 00:27:26.608 --> 00:27:28.777 -What's going on? -Gosh, you're killing me! 00:27:28.818 --> 00:27:30.945 Goodness, my lord! 00:27:31.029 --> 00:27:32.947 You may not spare me your alms, 00:27:33.031 --> 00:27:35.200 but there's no need to ruin my livelihood! 00:27:35.784 --> 00:27:37.369 All of you did this. 00:27:37.702 --> 00:27:38.912 Pick up everything. 00:27:46.795 --> 00:27:48.046 You as well. 00:27:49.089 --> 00:27:49.923 Yes, my lord. 00:28:37.971 --> 00:28:40.390 Why do you go around with such dangerous people? 00:28:42.684 --> 00:28:43.852 Why are you dressed 00:28:45.395 --> 00:28:46.604 like this? 00:28:48.106 --> 00:28:49.733 I'll explain it to you later. 00:28:50.984 --> 00:28:52.402 You need to return. 00:28:54.279 --> 00:28:55.321 No. 00:28:58.032 --> 00:28:59.701 I can't let you go like this. 00:29:03.580 --> 00:29:06.791 Tell me what's happening. Only then I can help you. 00:29:06.875 --> 00:29:08.501 There's nothing you can do. 00:29:09.461 --> 00:29:11.004 I can help. 00:29:20.430 --> 00:29:22.724 Do not mind my affairs. 00:29:34.027 --> 00:29:35.236 I do want to mind it! 00:29:37.447 --> 00:29:39.032 When I couldn't even cry, 00:29:39.073 --> 00:29:41.910 you were the one who cried on my behalf. 00:29:42.035 --> 00:29:45.663 When I didn't have the strength to go on, you told me to live on. 00:29:45.747 --> 00:29:46.831 And yet… 00:29:48.625 --> 00:29:50.835 I'm not to mind your affairs? 00:29:56.466 --> 00:29:57.967 I shall mind you. 00:29:58.343 --> 00:29:59.344 And… 00:30:00.470 --> 00:30:02.847 I will reach where you are, my lord. 00:30:05.767 --> 00:30:07.519 You cannot come. 00:30:09.229 --> 00:30:10.647 I can. 00:30:10.772 --> 00:30:12.565 I do not want you to! 00:30:18.363 --> 00:30:19.864 My world is… 00:30:23.660 --> 00:30:25.954 a place you can't live in. 00:30:53.189 --> 00:30:54.732 Leave through the back door 00:30:55.900 --> 00:30:57.610 after I leave. 00:31:12.333 --> 00:31:14.043 The next time we meet, 00:31:16.921 --> 00:31:18.756 I will tell you everything. 00:31:21.759 --> 00:31:22.927 This is… 00:31:24.929 --> 00:31:26.222 a promise. 00:31:50.538 --> 00:31:54.000 Did His Majesty meet with a woman? 00:31:54.959 --> 00:31:55.960 Yes. 00:31:57.545 --> 00:32:01.132 Did you hear everything he said? 00:32:02.383 --> 00:32:03.384 Yes. 00:32:08.681 --> 00:32:11.601 Tell me everything, down to every breath they took. 00:32:18.691 --> 00:32:19.817 Your Majesty. 00:32:19.859 --> 00:32:22.028 Tell us about the woman you met today. 00:32:22.111 --> 00:32:23.988 I'll remember her for our next escort. 00:32:25.615 --> 00:32:26.866 She's Minister Cho's daughter. 00:32:29.994 --> 00:32:31.329 Let's return to the palace. 00:32:40.171 --> 00:32:42.340 What's taking them so long to bring the profiles? 00:32:43.424 --> 00:32:45.301 The Royal Family's reputation depends on this. 00:32:46.219 --> 00:32:48.471 Chief Eunuch, go rush the Capital Bureau. 00:32:50.223 --> 00:32:51.432 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:32:58.147 --> 00:33:00.316 Were there any new profiles? 00:33:02.360 --> 00:33:04.779 She wasn't in it. 00:33:11.661 --> 00:33:13.746 Minister Cho must turn it in. 00:33:16.040 --> 00:33:17.041 Otherwise, 00:33:19.335 --> 00:33:22.213 this plan I put together for a long time will come crashing down. 00:33:35.893 --> 00:33:39.230 Your superior has always told Councilor Park 00:33:39.814 --> 00:33:43.192 whom I met and where I went whenever I go out in disguise. 00:33:43.776 --> 00:33:44.986 Isn't that right? 00:33:46.571 --> 00:33:47.488 Which makes you all… 00:33:48.489 --> 00:33:50.783 Councilor Park's subject, not mine. 00:33:51.367 --> 00:33:52.785 Your Majesty. 00:33:53.578 --> 00:33:54.579 It was a joke. 00:34:00.293 --> 00:34:04.130 But this time, my whereabouts didn't reach Councilor Park's ears. 00:34:05.673 --> 00:34:07.967 It's because I met with Minister Cho's daughter. 00:34:08.092 --> 00:34:11.596 Come to think about it, you're loyal subjects of Minister Cho. 00:34:14.140 --> 00:34:16.517 Come tomorrow and the next day, 00:34:17.101 --> 00:34:19.812 I'll continue to tell another guard the same thing. 00:34:21.689 --> 00:34:22.940 That they shall 00:34:23.858 --> 00:34:26.527 tell Councilor Park that I met with Minister Cho's daughter. 00:34:28.112 --> 00:34:29.989 So you should tell him instead. 00:34:30.114 --> 00:34:32.825 The fastest one to tell him is a subject of mine and Councilor Park, 00:34:32.867 --> 00:34:34.410 and he'll be the next chief of guards. 00:34:39.540 --> 00:34:40.750 That's an order. 00:34:54.430 --> 00:34:57.058 Boating is the best entertainment in times like these. 00:34:59.435 --> 00:35:00.561 It's a shame. 00:35:03.064 --> 00:35:06.442 Your Highness, Councilor Park is here. 00:35:16.160 --> 00:35:18.037 Just tell me 00:35:18.162 --> 00:35:20.164 and I'll ready a boat whenever you wish. 00:35:20.289 --> 00:35:23.584 Many people say I've been splurging with the privy purse, 00:35:23.876 --> 00:35:25.586 so I probably shouldn't. 00:35:26.087 --> 00:35:30.466 If the privy purse dries up, I can fill it up with my private funds. 00:35:33.302 --> 00:35:34.804 What brings you here? 00:35:35.763 --> 00:35:37.598 Are you here for the selection? 00:35:52.613 --> 00:35:56.701 His Majesty harbors affection for another young lady. 00:35:57.493 --> 00:35:58.619 His Majesty? 00:35:59.245 --> 00:36:03.499 He's so deep in love that he hasn't revealed his identity to her. 00:36:04.625 --> 00:36:08.379 Will she be an obstacle in the royal marriage? 00:36:08.504 --> 00:36:09.797 No. 00:36:10.339 --> 00:36:13.217 He loves her deeply, but he tries to keep her away. 00:36:13.843 --> 00:36:14.927 Why? 00:36:15.720 --> 00:36:18.848 There is no woman in Joseon he cannot have. 00:36:21.809 --> 00:36:23.644 He probably wants her to be free 00:36:24.520 --> 00:36:26.647 because he thinks he should not have her. 00:36:27.356 --> 00:36:28.399 That's why it seems 00:36:29.650 --> 00:36:31.527 his love is even more profound. 00:36:44.957 --> 00:36:46.959 Father! 00:36:48.836 --> 00:36:50.671 I told you to stay official when you're at work. 00:36:50.713 --> 00:36:52.882 Well, this is an emergency. 00:37:03.684 --> 00:37:04.852 Halt! 00:37:09.398 --> 00:37:10.441 Continue. 00:37:10.566 --> 00:37:12.318 We are not done with the interrogation. 00:37:15.321 --> 00:37:16.280 Councilor Park! 00:37:16.989 --> 00:37:19.116 Where did His Majesty go in disguise? 00:37:20.910 --> 00:37:22.453 What happened? 00:37:23.287 --> 00:37:25.164 His Majesty was injured. 00:37:25.289 --> 00:37:28.417 What have you done while he was hurt? 00:37:29.919 --> 00:37:32.630 Stop it, all of you! Stop right now! 00:37:32.713 --> 00:37:33.756 You! 00:37:34.423 --> 00:37:36.592 Who did His Majesty meet? 00:37:39.011 --> 00:37:41.305 Councilor Park, stop this immediately! 00:37:43.057 --> 00:37:44.016 Stop. 00:37:47.603 --> 00:37:50.022 His Majesty was injured, 00:37:51.148 --> 00:37:52.900 yet no one is taking responsibility. 00:37:53.526 --> 00:37:57.321 What happened to the discipline of the cavalry guard? 00:37:57.363 --> 00:37:59.323 I will discipline them! 00:38:00.950 --> 00:38:02.451 There is no need. 00:38:03.035 --> 00:38:07.373 I'll put an end to this by dismissing the chief of the calvary guard. 00:38:20.344 --> 00:38:24.181 I'll also forget everything about His Majesty's travels 00:38:24.765 --> 00:38:26.684 with this measure. 00:39:02.303 --> 00:39:03.804 Are you leaving now? 00:39:04.972 --> 00:39:07.308 Will you stay at the official quarters in front of the palace 00:39:07.433 --> 00:39:09.727 without going home again? 00:39:10.728 --> 00:39:12.104 I'm behind on my work, 00:39:12.229 --> 00:39:14.857 so I have no choice but to save the time to travel. 00:39:15.858 --> 00:39:17.318 You're always busy. 00:39:18.402 --> 00:39:21.530 Councilor Park, you've added something to my workload. 00:39:22.281 --> 00:39:25.826 I heard you personally punished the chief of chivalry guard. 00:39:26.702 --> 00:39:28.579 The Office of Inspector General will question you. 00:39:34.335 --> 00:39:38.464 You're keeping your eyes on everything that I do. You must be busy. 00:39:38.547 --> 00:39:40.299 This is under my jurisdiction. 00:39:41.008 --> 00:39:43.469 Don't get the Office of Special Advisors involved. 00:39:44.011 --> 00:39:47.640 I'm very annoyed with the chief scholar. 00:39:48.641 --> 00:39:50.309 That's not under my jurisdiction. 00:40:00.903 --> 00:40:02.947 Your mother wants to see you. 00:40:04.615 --> 00:40:06.325 You should stop by sometime. 00:40:08.035 --> 00:40:11.288 Yes, Father. Have a safe trip back home. 00:40:23.968 --> 00:40:25.886 Were there any other profiles? 00:40:25.970 --> 00:40:28.597 No. Should I put them together and turn them in? 00:40:29.765 --> 00:40:31.475 Today is the deadline. 00:40:31.517 --> 00:40:34.103 We may receive more, so let's wait a bit longer. 00:40:53.080 --> 00:40:55.708 I dismissed everyone. You may speak now. 00:40:56.792 --> 00:40:58.335 Your Majesty, you asked me 00:40:59.336 --> 00:41:01.380 to become the grandfather of your son. 00:41:01.505 --> 00:41:02.381 By that, 00:41:03.132 --> 00:41:06.093 did you mean you would choose my daughter to be the Queen? 00:41:07.344 --> 00:41:08.345 You're right. 00:41:10.264 --> 00:41:11.932 That I cannot do. 00:41:12.808 --> 00:41:14.810 I can bet the fate of my family 00:41:14.852 --> 00:41:16.937 and put her up to the third screening. 00:41:16.979 --> 00:41:18.689 But what will happen after that? 00:41:18.814 --> 00:41:20.941 You have no way of switching the lady 00:41:21.567 --> 00:41:23.819 the Queen Dowager is set on. 00:41:24.695 --> 00:41:26.113 This is my marriage. 00:41:26.447 --> 00:41:28.699 It won't be easy to turn down my choice. 00:41:28.824 --> 00:41:31.994 If you insist on having things your way, it will be disgracing your parents. 00:41:32.828 --> 00:41:35.039 The King cannot hold his parents in disdain. 00:41:35.664 --> 00:41:37.458 If I say I have a way 00:41:37.541 --> 00:41:40.252 of making your daughter the Queen without defying the Queen Dowager, 00:41:42.129 --> 00:41:43.589 would you believe me? 00:41:44.673 --> 00:41:46.050 I could not. 00:41:47.134 --> 00:41:50.012 The Queen Dowager and Councilor Park are tightly unified. 00:41:50.137 --> 00:41:51.680 Why do you try to win against them? 00:41:52.973 --> 00:41:56.852 Three Offices have no chance against them because all they do is talk and talk! 00:41:57.436 --> 00:41:59.480 -I will do it. -You cannot. 00:41:59.563 --> 00:42:01.899 -I will prove myself. -Please do so! 00:42:07.988 --> 00:42:12.159 Right after the Queen died, the first thing I did… 00:42:13.619 --> 00:42:15.913 was meet your daughter. 00:42:17.498 --> 00:42:19.166 When we met the second time, 00:42:19.708 --> 00:42:22.294 I meant for you to catch us. 00:42:22.336 --> 00:42:25.422 I also made Councilor Park dismiss the chief cavalry guard. 00:42:29.760 --> 00:42:31.011 So now, 00:42:32.513 --> 00:42:34.723 the one who made you come here was… 00:42:37.101 --> 00:42:38.227 me. 00:42:38.310 --> 00:42:41.188 -Your Majesty! -The toughest part 00:42:41.814 --> 00:42:45.317 was making you come here. 00:42:46.735 --> 00:42:48.654 Now that I'm done with the toughest part, 00:42:49.905 --> 00:42:51.907 the rest should be easy. 00:42:56.745 --> 00:42:59.915 Trust me, who made you come all the way here… 00:43:07.673 --> 00:43:09.466 and take my hand. 00:45:25.060 --> 00:45:27.604 I, Minister of War Cho Wonpyo, 00:45:31.358 --> 00:45:33.110 will become your loyal subject… 00:45:35.487 --> 00:45:37.197 who follows only your heart. 00:46:06.226 --> 00:46:08.395 Don't try to rig the result of Myeonggwahak. 00:46:08.812 --> 00:46:11.648 If you do, I'll expose the collusion 00:46:12.107 --> 00:46:14.234 between you and the Myeonggwahak instructor. 00:46:14.818 --> 00:46:16.320 Listen, Minister Cho. 00:46:19.031 --> 00:46:21.158 Have you always been this foolish? 00:46:21.992 --> 00:46:23.118 What can I do? 00:46:23.702 --> 00:46:25.537 You started this fight. 00:46:25.829 --> 00:46:26.955 Also, 00:46:28.248 --> 00:46:30.125 I was cornered here. 00:46:33.545 --> 00:46:34.838 The one who planned this… 00:46:36.173 --> 00:46:37.674 was His Majesty. 00:46:49.353 --> 00:46:51.063 The inch that you missed 00:46:52.564 --> 00:46:53.857 was a little too big. 00:47:32.062 --> 00:47:33.605 Walk 30 steps back. 00:47:34.648 --> 00:47:36.316 Yes, my lord. 00:47:42.823 --> 00:47:44.825 It's been a long time since I came out for archery, 00:47:46.493 --> 00:47:48.495 but you caught me again. 00:47:52.791 --> 00:47:54.334 What brings you here? 00:47:55.627 --> 00:47:56.753 Your Majesty. 00:47:57.838 --> 00:48:01.258 Was there a queen you had in mind? 00:48:02.092 --> 00:48:03.218 Or… 00:48:03.343 --> 00:48:07.222 did you want a family that would strengthen your royal authority? 00:48:09.391 --> 00:48:10.934 In that case, 00:48:11.643 --> 00:48:14.229 you should have announced confidently that you'll strengthen 00:48:14.771 --> 00:48:16.773 your royal authority through marriage. 00:48:18.358 --> 00:48:22.654 Why do you behave like a swindler on the street? 00:49:36.603 --> 00:49:40.774 Is it because you're here with me? I haven't had a hit in a while. 00:49:42.651 --> 00:49:44.945 A swindler, you say. 00:49:46.321 --> 00:49:48.448 The politics you and your men did. 00:49:49.491 --> 00:49:51.034 Isn't that what trickery is? 00:49:51.743 --> 00:49:55.455 Do leave trickery and swindling to your subjects. 00:49:56.039 --> 00:49:58.250 You should not take part, Your Majesty. 00:49:58.333 --> 00:49:59.918 You are the King. 00:50:00.460 --> 00:50:04.172 The King must be generous, wise, 00:50:05.048 --> 00:50:06.800 and virtuous. 00:50:07.634 --> 00:50:09.469 I'm tired of that, Councilor Park. 00:50:10.470 --> 00:50:13.557 Such words only worked on my father. 00:50:16.226 --> 00:50:18.687 A family that can reinforce my royal authority. 00:50:19.187 --> 00:50:21.273 Why wouldn't I want that? 00:50:21.356 --> 00:50:22.524 A royal marriage is… 00:50:23.984 --> 00:50:26.778 a deal I make with the family that will buy me at the highest price. 00:50:30.073 --> 00:50:31.199 Your Majesty. 00:50:32.576 --> 00:50:34.661 You must keep your dignity as King. 00:50:37.914 --> 00:50:38.915 Councilor Park. 00:50:40.667 --> 00:50:42.544 No matter what you do, 00:50:44.212 --> 00:50:45.797 this queen selection will not go your way. 00:50:48.675 --> 00:50:50.844 Challenge me with any woman you please. 00:50:54.389 --> 00:50:56.099 I will not hold her in my arms. 00:50:56.808 --> 00:50:58.101 I will not see her. 00:50:59.936 --> 00:51:01.980 I won't even see her face. 00:51:04.691 --> 00:51:06.026 She'll grow old… 00:51:07.861 --> 00:51:12.616 and die before she sees the shadow of her husband in the palace. 00:51:14.159 --> 00:51:15.702 Therefore, Councilor Park, 00:51:16.703 --> 00:51:19.706 you will never be able to go anywhere near the power of the next generation. 00:51:22.876 --> 00:51:24.628 If you lose that future power, 00:51:26.463 --> 00:51:30.300 you already know that your current power diminishes too, right? 00:51:56.451 --> 00:51:58.453 -Move them quickly. -Yes! 00:51:58.578 --> 00:52:00.372 Come on, treat them with care. 00:52:00.455 --> 00:52:03.500 -One second. -You're going to ruin this. 00:52:04.000 --> 00:52:05.877 Everyone, be careful. 00:52:06.795 --> 00:52:07.921 -Ma. -Yes? 00:52:08.004 --> 00:52:10.590 -Make sure you load them nicely. -Yes. 00:52:12.008 --> 00:52:13.593 Something doesn't feel right. 00:52:13.677 --> 00:52:16.596 They paid in advance before they even saw the boxes. 00:52:16.638 --> 00:52:18.640 On top of that, they only want you and me. 00:52:18.765 --> 00:52:21.893 It's not like you're going alone. I'll be there too. What's wrong? 00:52:21.935 --> 00:52:23.770 -But still. -Goodness. 00:52:23.895 --> 00:52:27.899 I know you're trying to make an excuse to stay in Hayang longer. 00:52:30.610 --> 00:52:33.613 We're leaving on the day we're done selling the boxes. 00:52:33.655 --> 00:52:34.781 That's that. 00:52:42.622 --> 00:52:43.915 Miss! 00:52:44.040 --> 00:52:45.041 I… 00:52:45.959 --> 00:52:48.420 Why is she in such a hurry? 00:52:49.045 --> 00:52:51.047 Did she seal a huge deal? 00:52:56.928 --> 00:53:00.640 Wait, where have I seen that man? 00:53:02.684 --> 00:53:03.810 Uncle Ma. 00:53:03.935 --> 00:53:05.645 -Yes? Is it you, Ttonggeum? -Yes. 00:53:05.729 --> 00:53:08.064 -Lady Jung just left. -Exactly. 00:53:08.106 --> 00:53:10.525 Where is she going with Master Lim? 00:53:11.526 --> 00:53:13.695 That family must be filthy rich. 00:53:14.404 --> 00:53:18.533 Man, people say even servants act like noblemen in a minister's home, 00:53:18.950 --> 00:53:21.953 and their servant were willing to give us silver coins as payment upfront. 00:53:21.995 --> 00:53:23.663 -My goodness. -Really? 00:53:23.997 --> 00:53:27.083 -Is Hyang not here yet? -She's not here. 00:53:27.125 --> 00:53:30.754 Gosh, we were going to meet here. She's always late. 00:53:30.837 --> 00:53:32.380 -Right! -What is it? 00:53:33.423 --> 00:53:35.383 I saw that servant in that house. 00:53:35.842 --> 00:53:38.094 -What? -The servant just now. 00:53:38.553 --> 00:53:39.679 Wait, Ma! 00:53:48.855 --> 00:53:51.316 What brings you to Hanyang? 00:53:52.192 --> 00:53:55.570 Where are Master Lim and Lady Jung? 00:54:14.130 --> 00:54:15.173 Jung. 00:54:16.716 --> 00:54:17.717 This is… 00:54:19.511 --> 00:54:20.595 Yes. 00:54:22.138 --> 00:54:23.723 It's the Left State Councilor's home. 00:54:54.045 --> 00:54:56.631 -Master Lim, Lady Jung! -Master Lim, Lady Jung. 00:54:56.965 --> 00:54:58.049 Oh no. 00:55:01.761 --> 00:55:02.804 Wait! 00:55:04.848 --> 00:55:07.976 Lady Jung! Master Lim! 00:56:20.298 --> 00:56:22.467 -Wait, this is… -Hyang. 00:56:22.550 --> 00:56:24.761 -Hyang, wake up. -Hyang. 00:56:24.844 --> 00:56:26.179 -Wake up. -Hyang. 00:56:26.846 --> 00:56:28.640 -Wake up. -Come to yourself! 00:56:28.723 --> 00:56:29.849 Get them. 00:56:30.433 --> 00:56:32.644 These thieves dared to steal from a noble family. 00:56:34.562 --> 00:56:35.647 What? 00:56:51.079 --> 00:56:53.623 Drop your head. Councilor Park is here. 00:56:57.585 --> 00:57:00.588 Why is the councilor concerned with petty theft? 00:57:01.965 --> 00:57:04.050 Does he know about you? 00:57:04.592 --> 00:57:07.095 If he knew, he wouldn't frame us as thieves. 00:57:09.597 --> 00:57:11.349 He wants something else. 00:57:12.475 --> 00:57:15.520 These merchants stole from us by working with our servant girl. 00:57:16.104 --> 00:57:17.105 We are being framed. 00:57:17.188 --> 00:57:19.190 How can we steal from a house we've never been to? 00:57:19.941 --> 00:57:21.693 Do you have any evidence? 00:57:21.776 --> 00:57:23.236 The servant girl already told us. 00:57:30.994 --> 00:57:32.954 If you truly think we're thieves, 00:57:33.121 --> 00:57:35.999 hand us over to the Police Bureau and let the law punish us. 00:57:37.208 --> 00:57:39.085 You are a scholar with spirit. 00:57:39.627 --> 00:57:41.713 You're a man who should be working for the people. 00:57:42.797 --> 00:57:45.341 How can you punish a person in private? 00:57:45.967 --> 00:57:49.846 No matter how affluent you are, this is unacceptable. 00:57:51.848 --> 00:57:53.224 Working for the people? 00:57:54.267 --> 00:57:56.561 We seem to have different interpretations. 00:57:58.229 --> 00:58:01.941 The people can live only when the state is strong. 00:58:03.109 --> 00:58:04.861 Therefore, everything we do for the state is… 00:58:05.987 --> 00:58:07.405 righteous. 00:58:10.366 --> 00:58:11.576 Songbaek. 00:58:15.747 --> 00:58:16.873 Master Lim. 00:58:19.000 --> 00:58:20.710 After giving him ten slashes, 00:58:23.880 --> 00:58:25.131 kill him. 00:58:26.132 --> 00:58:27.258 My lord. 00:58:28.384 --> 00:58:32.430 If you have an order for fools like us, please tell us so. 00:58:40.146 --> 00:58:42.690 Why did you think I have an order for you? 00:58:43.441 --> 00:58:44.692 Otherwise, 00:58:45.443 --> 00:58:49.405 you wouldn't show yourself before some petty thieves. 00:58:57.997 --> 00:58:59.707 You are clever. 00:59:03.169 --> 00:59:04.712 You are very clever. 00:59:29.779 --> 00:59:31.364 I will assist her in the bath. 00:59:32.115 --> 00:59:34.450 You can't do this yourself, my lady. 00:59:35.326 --> 00:59:36.786 Tell everyone to leave. 00:59:36.911 --> 00:59:38.496 Do not let anyone come nearby. 00:59:39.205 --> 00:59:40.456 Yes, my lady. 00:59:47.630 --> 00:59:51.634 This is not a place where you can go in bloodstained clothes. 01:00:30.381 --> 01:00:31.674 Your Majesty. 01:00:31.799 --> 01:00:34.302 The profile of the lady Councilor Park turned in today. 01:00:41.184 --> 01:00:43.394 He completely ignored my warning… 01:00:45.813 --> 01:00:47.148 and turned this in. 01:00:50.735 --> 01:00:51.819 Park Aok. 01:00:54.155 --> 01:00:55.573 That is my niece's name 01:00:56.574 --> 01:00:58.618 and also your name as of now. 01:01:03.831 --> 01:01:06.751 PARK AOK 01:01:12.006 --> 01:01:13.466 Despite the high status, 01:01:15.468 --> 01:01:17.762 she will be despised. 01:01:22.558 --> 01:01:24.602 Bring whoever you want. 01:01:27.647 --> 01:01:32.318 You will take part in the queen selection under my niece's name. 01:01:33.152 --> 01:01:34.320 And you shall… 01:01:35.738 --> 01:01:37.073 become… 01:01:39.575 --> 01:01:41.160 the Queen of this country. 01:01:57.969 --> 01:02:00.972 BLOODY HEART 01:02:21.951 --> 01:02:23.619 Send someone to Bamboo Grove Village. 01:02:23.828 --> 01:02:25.663 I think something happened to the lady. 01:02:25.788 --> 01:02:29.000 I will make a report to your son, who's in the Office of Inspector General. 01:02:29.083 --> 01:02:30.376 Just let me go. 01:02:30.501 --> 01:02:34.213 You met with him every 15 days at Daegwangtong Bridge. 01:02:34.297 --> 01:02:36.549 It looks like something bad happened, just as you said. 01:02:36.632 --> 01:02:39.927 If someone in the Royal Court knows about Lady Jung and pursues her… 01:02:40.219 --> 01:02:41.971 I made my decision. 01:02:42.096 --> 01:02:44.932 You can discuss it with your subjects and make the announcement. 01:02:46.684 --> 01:02:48.811 You will become… 01:02:50.646 --> 01:02:52.648 the Queen of this country.