WEBVTT 00:00:00.810 --> 00:00:02.370 (Episode 10) 00:01:15.050 --> 00:01:16.950 When I saw that signal kite, 00:01:20.330 --> 00:01:21.720 I knew it would be you. 00:01:23.430 --> 00:01:24.720 It had to be you. 00:01:30.410 --> 00:01:31.970 When I thought I could die, 00:01:33.040 --> 00:01:35.300 I was reminded of someone. 00:01:38.850 --> 00:01:40.610 I desperately prayed... 00:01:42.320 --> 00:01:43.540 to see her face... 00:01:45.620 --> 00:01:47.080 at least one more time. 00:01:50.330 --> 00:01:51.450 It was you, 00:01:53.770 --> 00:01:54.860 Duk Im. 00:02:31.330 --> 00:02:33.020 Everyone is looking for you. 00:02:36.430 --> 00:02:37.720 Tell them to wait. 00:02:41.000 --> 00:02:42.230 Just a little more. 00:02:46.970 --> 00:02:49.530 You do not have time to care about a lowly court maid. 00:02:51.340 --> 00:02:53.040 You need to find who is behind the traitors... 00:02:54.680 --> 00:02:56.810 and lead the soldiers. 00:02:58.150 --> 00:02:59.580 Come with me. 00:03:00.590 --> 00:03:02.180 Are you not curious? 00:03:03.990 --> 00:03:07.220 Who flew the signal kite and saved me. 00:03:11.330 --> 00:03:12.490 It is her. 00:03:14.870 --> 00:03:16.130 I promised I would protect her... 00:03:17.200 --> 00:03:18.960 until she wakes up. 00:03:21.070 --> 00:03:22.500 I cannot go right now. 00:03:22.940 --> 00:03:24.940 I also save you. 00:03:26.650 --> 00:03:28.050 Until the guards arrived, 00:03:28.050 --> 00:03:30.210 I urged on a horse without rest for a second. 00:03:30.750 --> 00:03:33.210 I was running out of breath but I did not stop. 00:03:34.650 --> 00:03:36.850 Just to protect you, 00:03:38.830 --> 00:03:41.060 so many people risked their lives... 00:03:41.060 --> 00:03:43.290 and lost their lives for you. 00:03:46.670 --> 00:03:47.960 So please come back. 00:03:49.440 --> 00:03:51.330 To the place where you are supposed to be. 00:03:54.070 --> 00:03:57.270 You must protect everyone in this nation. 00:03:58.710 --> 00:04:01.200 Don't say you'd be satisfied enough... 00:04:02.880 --> 00:04:05.010 to protect just one woman. 00:04:09.420 --> 00:04:11.780 Goodness. 00:04:11.960 --> 00:04:13.890 Oh, goodness. 00:04:13.890 --> 00:04:16.720 Gosh, Your Highness. 00:04:16.960 --> 00:04:19.800 I'm so glad you're safe. 00:04:19.800 --> 00:04:21.020 Lady Seo. 00:04:24.220 --> 00:04:25.390 Duk Im. 00:04:25.950 --> 00:04:28.090 She's just exhausted. 00:04:31.120 --> 00:04:32.360 I promised... 00:04:33.550 --> 00:04:35.850 I'd keep her side until she wakes up. 00:04:40.790 --> 00:04:42.830 Stay with her on my behalf. 00:04:43.260 --> 00:04:44.960 Yes, Your Highness. 00:05:35.010 --> 00:05:36.780 We have a problem, my lady. 00:05:37.050 --> 00:05:39.820 The Crown Prince is returning... 00:05:39.820 --> 00:05:41.520 with the soldiers of the Capital Defence Command. 00:05:41.520 --> 00:05:42.650 What? 00:05:43.950 --> 00:05:46.690 My lady, what should we do? 00:05:49.590 --> 00:05:51.490 Immediately, the Second State Councillor... 00:05:52.930 --> 00:05:54.060 No. 00:05:54.230 --> 00:05:57.200 Get ready. I'll be off to meet the Central Council Supervisor. 00:05:57.230 --> 00:05:58.600 Yes, my lady. 00:06:03.380 --> 00:06:04.740 Welcome. 00:06:06.280 --> 00:06:07.780 Please come inside. 00:06:23.660 --> 00:06:27.230 Look who this is. 00:06:27.430 --> 00:06:30.530 It's my sworn sister. 00:06:30.870 --> 00:06:35.710 I'm so honoured that you came to visit me. 00:06:43.380 --> 00:06:45.080 Now that you're here, 00:06:46.150 --> 00:06:48.320 pour me a drink. 00:06:49.920 --> 00:06:51.020 Here. 00:06:55.330 --> 00:06:56.860 Not water... 00:07:03.270 --> 00:07:04.470 I'm sober. 00:07:05.030 --> 00:07:07.570 I'm all sober. 00:07:13.580 --> 00:07:16.280 I need you to help me... 00:07:16.880 --> 00:07:19.520 survive from going down. 00:07:21.550 --> 00:07:24.550 I thought I'd go down first. 00:07:25.260 --> 00:07:26.820 Are you going to help? 00:07:32.000 --> 00:07:34.530 What have you done? 00:07:35.900 --> 00:07:39.240 I heard the news about your dismissal... 00:07:40.370 --> 00:07:41.970 and hired assassins... 00:07:43.240 --> 00:07:45.710 to assassinate the Crown Prince. 00:07:47.010 --> 00:07:49.080 Unfortunately, it didn't work out. 00:07:50.250 --> 00:07:53.220 So help me. 00:07:53.950 --> 00:07:55.350 Or we'll go down together. 00:07:59.620 --> 00:08:01.520 Why did it have to fall through? 00:08:01.930 --> 00:08:03.630 It would've been so nice otherwise. 00:08:15.910 --> 00:08:19.440 So what's the way to survive? 00:08:21.510 --> 00:08:24.410 You must be here with some kind of way. 00:08:24.480 --> 00:08:28.080 Time, I guess. 00:08:29.790 --> 00:08:31.650 The time I've lived. 00:08:33.690 --> 00:08:35.020 During that time, 00:08:35.560 --> 00:08:37.890 I've watched the King. 00:08:39.460 --> 00:08:41.100 And I know him... 00:08:42.130 --> 00:08:43.770 more than anyone else... 00:08:44.770 --> 00:08:46.540 in this world. 00:08:49.840 --> 00:08:54.880 It wasn't so easy for a servant's son to become king. 00:08:56.980 --> 00:09:00.080 He was betrayed many times, 00:09:01.820 --> 00:09:03.620 and betrayed even more people. 00:09:04.290 --> 00:09:08.390 He doesn't fully trust anyone. 00:09:10.130 --> 00:09:13.900 Request an audience with him right now. 00:09:14.530 --> 00:09:17.830 He will grant you. 00:09:18.840 --> 00:09:20.300 The Crown Prince is... 00:09:20.740 --> 00:09:25.540 coming to the capital with the Capital Defence Command. 00:09:26.140 --> 00:09:28.580 The people are extremely confused and scared... 00:09:28.580 --> 00:09:33.520 to have seen that sight. 00:09:34.080 --> 00:09:37.020 "Why did he mobilize the Capital Defence Command?" 00:09:37.090 --> 00:09:39.590 If you ask him... 00:09:39.820 --> 00:09:44.230 He will definitely claim like this. 00:09:46.500 --> 00:09:50.130 "Someone attempted high treason of murdering the Crown Prince." 00:09:51.670 --> 00:09:54.570 - However... - However, 00:09:55.440 --> 00:09:59.640 I think it's just an excuse. 00:10:00.710 --> 00:10:05.350 He wanted to show the whole nation... 00:10:05.950 --> 00:10:08.520 the presence of the proud emperor... 00:10:08.820 --> 00:10:13.260 with countless soldiers under his command. 00:10:21.330 --> 00:10:23.670 That will only... 00:10:25.130 --> 00:10:27.770 buy us some time. 00:10:28.600 --> 00:10:32.080 He will send a temporary envoy... 00:10:32.080 --> 00:10:34.280 to investigate this case. 00:10:35.290 --> 00:10:37.550 High treason actually happened. 00:10:38.610 --> 00:10:40.420 It will take... 00:10:40.420 --> 00:10:44.190 about 10 days for him to complete the investigation. 00:10:45.250 --> 00:10:48.460 The truth will be revealed in the end. 00:10:48.830 --> 00:10:51.660 Nothing will change. 00:10:55.370 --> 00:10:56.470 My lord. 00:10:57.900 --> 00:11:00.900 Do you think I'll sit back and do nothing... 00:11:00.900 --> 00:11:03.340 during those 10 days? 00:11:05.340 --> 00:11:07.440 I told you already. 00:11:07.980 --> 00:11:12.920 I know about him more than anyone else in the world. 00:12:03.370 --> 00:12:04.630 Sung Duk Im. 00:12:06.540 --> 00:12:07.870 Yes, my lord. 00:12:08.540 --> 00:12:11.340 I heard you used to work at the Crown Prince's library. 00:12:11.840 --> 00:12:12.910 Yes. 00:12:12.910 --> 00:12:15.180 Take the books to the library. 00:12:15.180 --> 00:12:17.910 And guard the place for the time being. 00:12:20.150 --> 00:12:21.320 Yes. 00:12:41.640 --> 00:12:43.640 It's the book you requested. 00:12:48.980 --> 00:12:50.150 Master Hong. 00:12:54.850 --> 00:12:58.320 Do you know why His Highness is moving palaces? 00:12:58.720 --> 00:12:59.790 It's a royal command. 00:12:59.790 --> 00:13:01.690 So why all of a sudden... 00:13:01.960 --> 00:13:03.160 I don't know. 00:13:47.770 --> 00:13:49.110 I am sure he is well. 00:13:50.910 --> 00:13:52.240 Everything will be fine. 00:14:07.060 --> 00:14:10.060 It is not that the King does not trust the Crown Prince. 00:14:10.360 --> 00:14:14.300 He just wants tomake sure of everything. 00:14:15.970 --> 00:14:18.330 The temporary envoy has already been dispatched. 00:14:18.470 --> 00:14:21.770 When he returns, the King will know the truth. 00:14:22.210 --> 00:14:23.340 Your Highness. 00:14:24.210 --> 00:14:26.480 The Crown Prince nearly lost his life. 00:14:28.110 --> 00:14:30.980 The thought of losing my son... 00:14:33.680 --> 00:14:35.950 The Crown Prince does not show, 00:14:36.190 --> 00:14:37.990 but it must be painful. 00:14:39.660 --> 00:14:43.060 The King yelled at the Crown Prince to return the wooden plaque... 00:14:43.430 --> 00:14:46.630 when he experienced conspiracy. 00:14:49.370 --> 00:14:52.070 The Crown Prince knows that the King suspects him. 00:14:53.640 --> 00:14:56.940 Please consider the Crown Prince's heart. 00:15:00.640 --> 00:15:02.510 You are the Crown Prince's mother. 00:15:02.780 --> 00:15:05.510 It is normal for you to consider his heart. 00:15:06.480 --> 00:15:07.850 However, 00:15:08.450 --> 00:15:12.150 I must consider the King's heart who is my husband. 00:15:18.730 --> 00:15:20.100 This is better. 00:15:20.460 --> 00:15:21.660 - Yes, Your Highness. - Yes, Your Highness. 00:15:24.500 --> 00:15:27.070 I heard the Crown Prince was ordered... 00:15:27.070 --> 00:15:29.070 to move to a different place. 00:15:29.410 --> 00:15:30.970 Right next to the King's Palace. 00:15:31.110 --> 00:15:32.640 Since the King cannot trust him, 00:15:33.440 --> 00:15:35.850 he wants to keep the Crown Prince by his side and watch him. 00:15:36.180 --> 00:15:37.510 Do you think so? 00:15:39.080 --> 00:15:41.150 Maybe he wants to keep the Crown Prince by his side... 00:15:41.620 --> 00:15:43.390 and protect him since he is precious. 00:15:44.020 --> 00:15:47.560 Do you think so? 00:15:50.830 --> 00:15:53.630 I am not sure. 00:15:54.800 --> 00:15:56.100 It may be both. 00:15:57.930 --> 00:15:59.700 The temporary envoy will return soon. 00:16:00.100 --> 00:16:01.840 Time will give us the answer. 00:16:06.410 --> 00:16:09.910 The preparation is easier thanks to your help. 00:16:10.650 --> 00:16:12.720 I hope it will be a joyful banquet. 00:16:35.300 --> 00:16:38.270 Are you slacking off? 00:16:40.480 --> 00:16:42.380 Stop dozing off and grind the ink stick. 00:16:46.580 --> 00:16:47.820 Yes, Your Highness. 00:17:55.280 --> 00:17:56.390 I miss him. 00:17:57.890 --> 00:18:00.490 Are you slacking off? 00:18:12.070 --> 00:18:14.400 You were safe, Your Highness. 00:18:15.970 --> 00:18:17.770 You saw me that day. 00:18:18.770 --> 00:18:20.880 It was too hectic that day. 00:18:23.250 --> 00:18:25.310 Are you hurt? 00:18:27.020 --> 00:18:29.920 As you can see, I am fine. 00:18:35.330 --> 00:18:37.160 If you slacked off, 00:18:38.130 --> 00:18:39.400 you shall be punished. 00:18:40.570 --> 00:18:42.130 Then I also deserve a reward. 00:18:43.600 --> 00:18:45.700 You should reward me when I deserve it. 00:18:47.870 --> 00:18:50.540 You do deserve it. 00:18:53.310 --> 00:18:54.550 What do you want? 00:18:56.580 --> 00:18:59.150 You sound like you would do anything for me. 00:18:59.450 --> 00:19:00.590 I will... 00:19:02.320 --> 00:19:03.490 do anything for you. 00:19:06.890 --> 00:19:09.490 What is it that you want? 00:19:31.220 --> 00:19:34.750 That is a humble wish for once in a lifetime chance. 00:19:36.650 --> 00:19:38.760 You only wanted to use the telescope? 00:19:38.990 --> 00:19:42.560 I was curious every time I saw you using it. 00:19:42.860 --> 00:19:45.960 You would not understand what it feels like to only watch. 00:19:46.260 --> 00:19:49.900 The telescope does not seem to be enough. 00:19:51.770 --> 00:19:53.700 Think of another wish. 00:19:54.210 --> 00:19:55.310 Yes, Your Highness. 00:20:02.680 --> 00:20:05.920 Your Highness. Your eye looks as big as a saucer. 00:20:10.520 --> 00:20:14.190 Your Highness. Did you know you have a mole on your earlobe? 00:20:16.690 --> 00:20:18.060 What else is there? 00:20:20.130 --> 00:20:21.930 Why are you just standing there? 00:20:23.000 --> 00:20:24.200 "How rude!" 00:20:24.670 --> 00:20:26.200 You should yell at me. 00:20:32.540 --> 00:20:33.740 Duk Im. 00:20:34.310 --> 00:20:35.450 Yes? 00:20:35.650 --> 00:20:39.550 Who did you miss in the library earlier? 00:20:42.590 --> 00:20:44.160 That made you cry. 00:21:06.080 --> 00:21:07.280 I miss him. 00:21:13.750 --> 00:21:14.850 Duk Im. 00:21:17.620 --> 00:21:18.760 Duk Im. 00:21:22.230 --> 00:21:23.960 I cannot pretend it anymore. 00:21:24.700 --> 00:21:26.160 And I do not want to. 00:21:31.070 --> 00:21:32.170 If... 00:21:33.470 --> 00:21:35.410 you feel the same way I do... 00:21:36.270 --> 00:21:38.080 So what I want to say is... 00:21:41.450 --> 00:21:42.580 I... 00:21:44.620 --> 00:21:46.550 - think... - Please. 00:21:48.820 --> 00:21:50.620 Do not say it. I beg you. 00:21:53.960 --> 00:21:55.090 Why? 00:21:58.930 --> 00:22:00.160 Why is that? 00:22:07.510 --> 00:22:09.410 You told me to think of a wish. 00:22:11.740 --> 00:22:14.110 It is for you to take the throne. 00:22:14.750 --> 00:22:15.980 Until that day, 00:22:16.880 --> 00:22:18.420 do not think of anything else. 00:22:22.190 --> 00:22:23.960 You must become a good king. 00:22:24.860 --> 00:22:27.330 You cannot spare your time to think about anything else. 00:22:35.130 --> 00:22:36.770 Is that your wish? 00:22:39.170 --> 00:22:40.300 Yes. 00:22:47.680 --> 00:22:48.910 I see. 00:22:53.150 --> 00:22:54.720 I will go back now. 00:23:08.900 --> 00:23:11.000 Please be safe. 00:23:41.940 --> 00:23:43.310 Have you waited for a long time? 00:23:43.810 --> 00:23:46.980 No, I have not. Did you come from the annexed quarter? 00:23:47.680 --> 00:23:48.810 Yes. 00:23:49.220 --> 00:23:51.380 Lady Sung must have been there as well then. 00:24:34.660 --> 00:24:36.200 Just take her. 00:24:40.630 --> 00:24:42.230 Once you lay her, 00:24:43.140 --> 00:24:45.470 the passion will disappear in vain. 00:24:46.770 --> 00:24:50.380 It is a common thing everyone goes through. 00:24:54.580 --> 00:24:56.920 Do not talk about her. 00:24:57.920 --> 00:24:59.080 It is an order. 00:25:00.920 --> 00:25:02.020 Yes, Your Highness. 00:25:36.030 --> 00:25:37.430 Hello. 00:25:39.270 --> 00:25:41.300 I fell asleep. 00:25:43.340 --> 00:25:45.510 I was so glad that you had called me... 00:25:45.980 --> 00:25:48.040 that I came immediately. 00:25:49.010 --> 00:25:51.210 Except for the Royal Secretary, 00:25:51.960 --> 00:25:53.780 you all leave. 00:25:54.080 --> 00:25:55.180 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:26:06.710 --> 00:26:10.130 Why do you look so worried? 00:26:12.140 --> 00:26:16.270 Are you concerned about the Crown Prince? 00:26:16.480 --> 00:26:19.310 He is near the capital with soldiers from Guard Bureau. 00:26:19.310 --> 00:26:21.280 Hey. 00:26:23.250 --> 00:26:27.850 You made a promise with me... 00:26:28.250 --> 00:26:31.950 that you would not talk about politics. 00:26:32.790 --> 00:26:34.590 My apologies. 00:26:34.590 --> 00:26:35.720 I... 00:26:37.170 --> 00:26:43.030 think there are not many days left until I can see you. 00:26:44.880 --> 00:26:48.670 Before I leave, 00:26:49.650 --> 00:26:53.180 I should give something to you. 00:26:54.420 --> 00:26:58.280 Royal Secretary, write down my order. 00:26:58.280 --> 00:26:59.750 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:27:01.160 --> 00:27:03.850 To Head Lady Cho, 00:27:04.430 --> 00:27:07.790 I give a house in Bukchon... 00:27:09.670 --> 00:27:12.490 and 100 yang. 00:27:14.330 --> 00:27:16.900 I will use my privy purse, 00:27:17.210 --> 00:27:19.900 so make sure the censorial officials do not say anything about it. 00:27:20.240 --> 00:27:21.370 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:27:22.450 --> 00:27:24.370 That is too much. 00:27:24.720 --> 00:27:28.840 A house in Gungmal is enough for a court lady. 00:27:28.840 --> 00:27:30.110 (Gungmal is a village court ladies live after leaving the palace.) 00:27:30.510 --> 00:27:33.820 How can I dare to dream of having a house in Bukchon? 00:27:33.960 --> 00:27:35.420 These days, 00:27:36.900 --> 00:27:38.950 I am forgetting more and more things... 00:27:41.700 --> 00:27:45.160 as days go by. 00:27:46.870 --> 00:27:52.300 I am tired of desperately pretending that I am not. 00:27:54.500 --> 00:27:58.910 Before I even forget about you, 00:27:59.650 --> 00:28:02.040 I have something to say. 00:28:04.990 --> 00:28:07.780 I was very sorry. 00:28:10.400 --> 00:28:11.690 Now, 00:28:13.820 --> 00:28:17.260 I do not have many days left. 00:28:21.600 --> 00:28:24.070 Forget all the things... 00:28:25.210 --> 00:28:27.770 that upset you in the past. 00:28:32.340 --> 00:28:34.340 Thank you, Your Majesty. 00:28:40.130 --> 00:28:41.980 I was too foolish... 00:28:43.350 --> 00:28:46.290 to realize my feelings. 00:28:49.370 --> 00:28:51.060 I know now. 00:28:53.910 --> 00:28:55.460 For a long time, 00:28:56.970 --> 00:28:58.100 I think... 00:28:59.430 --> 00:29:03.110 I have been waiting for you to say this. 00:29:07.810 --> 00:29:10.150 Can I ask one thing? 00:29:12.930 --> 00:29:15.250 I could not dare to say it out loud. 00:29:16.930 --> 00:29:18.320 For decades, 00:29:19.520 --> 00:29:21.690 I have been thinking about this alone. 00:29:24.500 --> 00:29:26.500 Say it. 00:29:29.160 --> 00:29:33.300 Why was it Consort Yeong, not me? 00:29:40.720 --> 00:29:42.410 When I look at you, 00:29:43.790 --> 00:29:46.280 I feel like I am looking at a mirror. 00:29:48.060 --> 00:29:49.420 You and I... 00:29:50.350 --> 00:29:53.660 are the same kinds of people. 00:29:57.040 --> 00:30:01.860 Consort Yeong was a kind person. 00:30:03.770 --> 00:30:05.470 When I was with her, 00:30:06.950 --> 00:30:09.810 I could rest comfortably. 00:30:17.680 --> 00:30:19.450 And you could not do it... 00:30:20.680 --> 00:30:23.090 when you were with me. 00:30:28.890 --> 00:30:30.130 I am sorry. 00:30:30.500 --> 00:30:31.600 No. 00:30:33.500 --> 00:30:34.930 I'm rather delighted. 00:30:36.300 --> 00:30:39.270 I was given an answer to my long-time question. 00:31:34.730 --> 00:31:36.030 Are you okay? 00:31:48.570 --> 00:31:50.180 Today's the 15th of this month. 00:31:52.710 --> 00:31:54.580 A lot of court maids... 00:31:55.010 --> 00:31:57.780 hang themselves on the 15th of a month. 00:32:01.290 --> 00:32:03.050 That moon is the problem. 00:32:05.420 --> 00:32:07.390 It makes them realize as they stare at it. 00:32:09.490 --> 00:32:13.600 Just how futile it is to live as a court maid. 00:32:18.100 --> 00:32:20.570 I'll offer the house in Bukchon... 00:32:20.570 --> 00:32:22.710 to Princess Hwawan. 00:32:24.140 --> 00:32:25.240 Instead, 00:32:26.210 --> 00:32:28.780 please send my message to her. 00:32:45.200 --> 00:32:47.370 The following is her message. 00:32:49.970 --> 00:32:53.540 "A married princess is bound to live outside the palace." 00:32:55.670 --> 00:32:58.710 But you managed to live a comfortable life in the palace... 00:32:59.180 --> 00:33:02.750 only thanks to the King's favour. 00:33:04.820 --> 00:33:07.850 But the Crown Prince will take the throne soon. 00:33:09.150 --> 00:33:10.960 Everything will change. 00:33:14.260 --> 00:33:15.760 Tell her... 00:33:17.430 --> 00:33:19.600 to brace herself... 00:33:21.370 --> 00:33:23.230 because she'll have to leave the palace soon. 00:33:24.900 --> 00:33:26.040 I will... 00:33:26.840 --> 00:33:28.440 get kicked out of the palace? 00:33:28.440 --> 00:33:31.380 Mother, I'll take care of you. 00:33:31.540 --> 00:33:32.840 So don't worry... 00:33:32.840 --> 00:33:34.250 I'm the King's daughter. 00:33:35.280 --> 00:33:37.050 How can you be so calm... 00:33:37.520 --> 00:33:39.580 when I'll be kicked out of the palace? 00:33:47.930 --> 00:33:49.060 Wait and see. 00:33:50.200 --> 00:33:53.830 I won't just let them get the best of me. 00:34:02.570 --> 00:34:04.410 I'm suspicious of you. 00:34:05.080 --> 00:34:06.480 If you keep hiding, 00:34:07.080 --> 00:34:10.450 I'll have no choice but to tell Head Lady Cho. 00:34:11.850 --> 00:34:13.720 What are you talking about? 00:34:14.020 --> 00:34:15.750 I'm not hiding anything. 00:34:16.190 --> 00:34:18.120 Whether you wanted it or not, 00:34:18.460 --> 00:34:20.590 you've become one of us... 00:34:20.590 --> 00:34:22.190 when you put your name on the list. 00:34:23.260 --> 00:34:26.800 Always remember that. 00:34:46.550 --> 00:34:47.720 What, 00:34:47.920 --> 00:34:51.090 I wondered who it was, and it's you, Duk Im. 00:34:52.190 --> 00:34:53.760 How is it working at the library? 00:34:54.930 --> 00:34:57.130 It's like I'm back to being a trainee. 00:34:58.130 --> 00:34:59.730 How are things in the East Palace? 00:34:59.930 --> 00:35:01.270 Confusing. 00:35:01.730 --> 00:35:03.370 Without the Crown Prince's presence. 00:35:04.770 --> 00:35:06.600 Everyone's complaining... 00:35:06.770 --> 00:35:09.410 that the people in the palace are treating us like liars... 00:35:09.610 --> 00:35:13.010 after what we went through at the Royal Temporary Palace. 00:35:13.680 --> 00:35:14.810 Right. 00:35:17.850 --> 00:35:21.150 My lady, I haven't been able to see you lately, 00:35:21.320 --> 00:35:23.150 so I'm stopping by during my visit in the East Palace. 00:35:24.320 --> 00:35:26.090 I'll be going then. 00:35:26.660 --> 00:35:27.830 Okay. 00:35:28.690 --> 00:35:30.090 Take care, you too. 00:35:30.660 --> 00:35:31.800 Okay. 00:36:00.690 --> 00:36:02.760 Duk Im, what's wrong? 00:36:04.000 --> 00:36:05.500 There's something you must know. 00:36:10.800 --> 00:36:12.070 You're lying. 00:36:12.600 --> 00:36:14.340 Please tell me you are. 00:36:14.340 --> 00:36:15.770 Stop making a fuss. 00:36:17.780 --> 00:36:19.140 According to what you said, 00:36:19.140 --> 00:36:21.680 Young Hee's story was all true. 00:36:23.050 --> 00:36:24.150 Yes. 00:36:24.550 --> 00:36:27.220 - This is unbelievable. - You're shocked just as I am. 00:36:29.250 --> 00:36:31.160 I'd be crazy if I'm not. 00:36:31.660 --> 00:36:33.990 The secret organization of court maids actually exists. 00:36:34.630 --> 00:36:37.230 And Lady Seo is part of it. 00:36:38.460 --> 00:36:42.030 It's all my assumption from now on. 00:36:43.900 --> 00:36:45.540 Gwanghan Palace might be... 00:36:45.540 --> 00:36:47.940 behind the recent high treason. 00:36:49.410 --> 00:36:53.610 Are you saying Head Lady Cho is a traitor? 00:36:54.750 --> 00:36:56.310 Why do you think so? 00:36:56.920 --> 00:36:58.680 It's just my gut feeling. 00:36:58.680 --> 00:37:01.850 Hey, you can't just follow your gut about something this serious. 00:37:02.550 --> 00:37:04.260 Hurry and ask Lady Seo. 00:37:04.260 --> 00:37:05.790 She might not answer. 00:37:05.790 --> 00:37:08.360 She predicted the high treason in the first place. 00:37:08.360 --> 00:37:09.460 However, 00:37:10.360 --> 00:37:13.100 she didn't tell me that Gwanghan Palace was behind it. 00:37:13.300 --> 00:37:15.000 Why didn't she? 00:37:16.630 --> 00:37:18.270 She might not want it. 00:37:20.210 --> 00:37:23.070 She probably doesn't want Gwanghan Palace... 00:37:23.070 --> 00:37:24.810 to disappear. 00:37:24.940 --> 00:37:26.110 Why? 00:37:26.540 --> 00:37:29.250 She wants to protect her master, the Crown Prince. 00:37:29.550 --> 00:37:32.380 But she doesn't want to betray her lifetime colleagues. 00:37:32.850 --> 00:37:35.620 She's hesitating. 00:37:36.890 --> 00:37:39.660 Duk Im, one thing's certain though. 00:37:40.230 --> 00:37:44.060 She told you all about it because she worried about you. 00:37:44.560 --> 00:37:47.730 She hopes nothing dangerous will happen to you. 00:37:50.070 --> 00:37:52.240 What do you want to do? 00:37:53.440 --> 00:37:54.570 I... 00:37:58.080 --> 00:37:59.810 want to protect her. 00:38:25.000 --> 00:38:26.140 Duk Im? 00:38:27.640 --> 00:38:29.270 I'll explain on our way. 00:38:29.440 --> 00:38:32.180 For now, follow me quietly. 00:38:32.310 --> 00:38:33.440 Okay. 00:38:40.920 --> 00:38:44.060 Head Lady Cho's not at her residence tonight. 00:38:44.390 --> 00:38:45.890 She went to Jibgyeongdang... 00:38:45.890 --> 00:38:47.360 to prepare for the upcoming banquet. 00:38:48.530 --> 00:38:51.800 Duk Im, don't tell me you... 00:38:52.230 --> 00:38:54.270 I'll sneak in there and find the name list... 00:38:54.870 --> 00:38:57.000 to erase your name. 00:39:01.970 --> 00:39:05.180 Do you know how dangerous this is? 00:39:06.040 --> 00:39:08.180 - I know. - Let's go back. 00:39:08.680 --> 00:39:10.350 If the temporary envoy returns, 00:39:10.480 --> 00:39:11.980 the Gwanghan Palace will be revealed. 00:39:11.980 --> 00:39:13.990 Then you'll be killed too. 00:39:17.920 --> 00:39:21.230 I promised that I'd find a way. 00:39:22.660 --> 00:39:24.500 That I'd protect you no matter what. 00:39:35.940 --> 00:39:38.180 We'll give you a signal if someone comes. 00:39:38.340 --> 00:39:39.440 Thank you. 00:39:39.810 --> 00:39:43.180 If I don't come out until the sunrise, 00:39:43.550 --> 00:39:45.120 go back without me. 00:40:15.610 --> 00:40:18.120 My lady, I'll check this side. 00:40:18.320 --> 00:40:19.750 Search somewhere else. 00:40:19.750 --> 00:40:21.490 Okay. 00:40:55.950 --> 00:40:57.620 What is taking them so long? 00:40:57.760 --> 00:40:59.060 Should we go in? 00:40:59.560 --> 00:41:00.860 We should wait for some more. 00:41:08.500 --> 00:41:10.200 It is the head court lady. 00:41:11.800 --> 00:41:14.210 It is too late. She has seen us. 00:41:27.220 --> 00:41:30.890 What are you doing in front of my room at this hour? 00:41:31.190 --> 00:41:33.560 We... 00:41:34.030 --> 00:41:35.360 We are... 00:41:35.960 --> 00:41:37.960 here to say hello to you. 00:41:38.160 --> 00:41:39.360 That is right. 00:41:40.030 --> 00:41:42.330 She is the daughter of a famous translator. 00:41:42.330 --> 00:41:43.570 Did you know? 00:41:43.870 --> 00:41:46.940 Her father told her to say hello to you. 00:42:02.750 --> 00:42:04.160 My goodness. 00:42:44.200 --> 00:42:45.430 My lady. 00:43:02.280 --> 00:43:03.450 My goodness. 00:43:03.750 --> 00:43:06.080 This is a secret gate to Gwanghan Palace. 00:43:06.350 --> 00:43:08.720 - A secret gate? - Yes. 00:43:10.420 --> 00:43:11.960 I did not know this gate was here. 00:43:13.490 --> 00:43:17.630 Every time I entered it, my eyes were covered. 00:43:27.610 --> 00:43:28.740 My lady. 00:43:38.280 --> 00:43:39.380 My lady. 00:43:45.060 --> 00:43:46.220 My lady. 00:43:59.500 --> 00:44:00.670 My lady. 00:44:02.910 --> 00:44:04.080 My lady. 00:44:09.980 --> 00:44:14.750 You seem busy. We will leave now. 00:45:07.870 --> 00:45:09.010 My lady. 00:45:09.270 --> 00:45:11.540 The list might be here somewhere. 00:45:11.540 --> 00:45:13.710 - We should look for it. - Yes. 00:45:47.350 --> 00:45:49.650 The court maids who visited me earlier. 00:45:50.480 --> 00:45:53.120 They are Sung Duk Im's friends, are they not? 00:45:53.120 --> 00:45:54.450 Yes, My lady. 00:45:56.050 --> 00:45:58.760 Bring Sung Duk Im to me now. 00:45:58.760 --> 00:45:59.920 Yes. 00:46:34.660 --> 00:46:36.990 My lady. Can you help me? 00:46:55.210 --> 00:46:56.350 Duk Im. 00:46:57.180 --> 00:46:59.780 This is a winter hat. 00:47:03.790 --> 00:47:05.490 I mean Court Lady Park. 00:47:06.860 --> 00:47:10.460 I wonder what she had to give to the Crown Prince. 00:47:10.930 --> 00:47:12.260 It was probably the winter hat. 00:47:13.030 --> 00:47:16.470 And the head court lady took it away from her. 00:47:17.960 --> 00:47:21.520 Court Lady Park disappeared after that. 00:47:55.400 --> 00:47:57.260 - My lady! - My lady! 00:47:57.740 --> 00:47:59.190 My lady! 00:48:01.340 --> 00:48:02.960 My lady! 00:48:07.910 --> 00:48:11.340 - My goodness. - My lady! 00:48:11.350 --> 00:48:13.450 My lady. 00:48:13.450 --> 00:48:15.150 What happened? 00:48:15.150 --> 00:48:18.450 Please wake up. My lady. 00:48:21.730 --> 00:48:22.850 My lady. 00:48:30.070 --> 00:48:33.270 My lady. We must bring her out of here. 00:48:33.270 --> 00:48:34.600 Yes. 00:48:35.110 --> 00:48:38.000 - My lady. - My lady. 00:48:42.350 --> 00:48:44.570 My lady. Can you walk? 00:48:45.050 --> 00:48:46.340 Be careful. 00:49:21.370 --> 00:49:24.810 Do you pay your respects to the King every day? 00:49:25.570 --> 00:49:26.840 Yes, Mother. 00:49:27.710 --> 00:49:30.340 Did he say anything else? 00:49:31.250 --> 00:49:32.350 No. 00:49:38.520 --> 00:49:40.450 San, smile. 00:49:41.260 --> 00:49:42.890 You should not look blue like this. 00:49:44.360 --> 00:49:47.730 His Majesty likes bright people. 00:49:49.000 --> 00:49:52.470 You should make him feel better at the banquet tomorrow. 00:49:58.510 --> 00:50:00.010 There was treason... 00:50:00.940 --> 00:50:02.810 and I almost lost my life. 00:50:04.780 --> 00:50:07.010 The King who has to believe me... 00:50:08.720 --> 00:50:10.990 is suspecting me. 00:50:12.050 --> 00:50:13.190 Should I... 00:50:15.790 --> 00:50:17.360 still smile? 00:50:20.090 --> 00:50:21.730 It is for your survival. 00:50:23.930 --> 00:50:25.070 I... 00:50:26.330 --> 00:50:28.200 have never smiled sincerely... 00:50:28.740 --> 00:50:31.310 after Father had passed away. 00:50:34.380 --> 00:50:35.980 I still survived. 00:50:38.010 --> 00:50:40.010 And I will keep doing so. 00:50:58.770 --> 00:51:01.140 Your Highness, the King will grant an audience soon. 00:51:01.140 --> 00:51:03.370 I, in turn, lied to Mother. 00:51:04.840 --> 00:51:06.340 Come to think of it, 00:51:08.410 --> 00:51:09.910 I smiled quite often. 00:51:12.310 --> 00:51:15.420 After meeting you, I always smiled. 00:51:16.920 --> 00:51:19.790 You always made me smile. 00:51:21.360 --> 00:51:23.890 Right, Duk Im? 00:51:49.150 --> 00:51:50.250 Oh. 00:51:51.790 --> 00:51:54.520 My lady, I will stay here today. 00:51:54.520 --> 00:51:56.290 You go back to the palace. 00:51:57.060 --> 00:51:59.530 People will suspect you if you keep shirking your duty. 00:51:59.830 --> 00:52:02.460 Right. Then I will come back tomorrow. 00:52:02.700 --> 00:52:04.430 Take care of her. 00:52:04.770 --> 00:52:05.870 Yes. 00:52:34.800 --> 00:52:36.400 Her Highness came. 00:52:45.340 --> 00:52:46.640 Your Highness. 00:52:47.680 --> 00:52:50.280 I will never be kicked out of the palace. 00:52:52.050 --> 00:52:53.450 Find a way. 00:52:53.810 --> 00:52:55.850 To keep the Crown Prince from taking the throne. 00:52:58.690 --> 00:53:00.450 Are you not my person? 00:53:23.340 --> 00:53:24.950 I am always... 00:53:26.680 --> 00:53:28.550 your person. 00:53:38.130 --> 00:53:41.830 She will help you. 00:53:51.540 --> 00:53:53.010 Tell me... 00:53:53.640 --> 00:53:54.880 a way to bring the Crown Prince down... 00:53:55.910 --> 00:53:57.810 at once. 00:55:09.220 --> 00:55:10.320 Mother. 00:55:11.020 --> 00:55:13.950 Are you hiding something from me by any chance? 00:55:14.590 --> 00:55:15.790 It is nothing. 00:55:18.090 --> 00:55:21.160 I am just doing something I can do... 00:55:22.460 --> 00:55:23.660 while Father is still healthy and alive. 00:55:42.750 --> 00:55:46.390 I am sorry but you were not invited. 00:56:07.470 --> 00:56:10.440 All rise for the King. 00:56:10.910 --> 00:56:14.350 All rise for the Queen. 00:56:17.380 --> 00:56:20.590 Sit down quickly. 00:56:21.690 --> 00:56:24.260 Hurry and sit down. 00:56:37.300 --> 00:56:40.040 Seeing everyone together... 00:56:40.740 --> 00:56:43.110 makes me happy. 00:56:44.910 --> 00:56:49.420 This is what you call \a family gathering. 00:56:50.750 --> 00:56:52.750 Do you not agree, Queen? 00:56:53.250 --> 00:56:54.720 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:56:56.020 --> 00:56:57.160 Yes. 00:57:01.900 --> 00:57:03.130 San. 00:57:04.870 --> 00:57:05.900 Yes, Your Majesty. 00:57:05.900 --> 00:57:09.200 Why do you look so blue? 00:57:10.240 --> 00:57:11.870 Did something happen? 00:57:14.370 --> 00:57:15.780 It is nothing. 00:57:17.440 --> 00:57:19.350 After becoming a regent, 00:57:20.150 --> 00:57:21.920 I have always had a heavy heart. 00:57:23.320 --> 00:57:27.350 I did not know... 00:57:27.990 --> 00:57:29.460 how hard it is to govern the country. 00:57:32.190 --> 00:57:34.360 If you know that it is hard, 00:57:34.630 --> 00:57:36.900 it means you are doing well. 00:57:38.000 --> 00:57:39.470 Doing something difficult... 00:57:40.170 --> 00:57:43.600 as if it is easy is a problem. 00:57:44.540 --> 00:57:47.010 I will keep that in mind. 00:57:48.110 --> 00:57:51.450 Your Majesty, I have a favour to ask. 00:57:51.610 --> 00:57:53.050 What is it? 00:57:53.350 --> 00:57:56.580 This banquet was originally planned for the Crown Prince... 00:57:56.580 --> 00:57:59.090 to present you with an honorary name and congratulate you. 00:58:00.190 --> 00:58:02.890 I know that you already refused an honorary name, 00:58:03.320 --> 00:58:07.090 but please consider his feelings once again. 00:58:07.460 --> 00:58:10.960 So are you telling me to accept an honorary name? 00:58:11.270 --> 00:58:14.100 It is the Crown Prince's dearest wish. 00:58:14.600 --> 00:58:15.700 Is that so? 00:58:17.470 --> 00:58:20.270 No grandfather can refuse... 00:58:20.640 --> 00:58:23.510 when his grandson feels that way. 00:58:25.880 --> 00:58:27.350 Thank you for your generosity. 00:58:30.580 --> 00:58:31.750 By the way, 00:58:33.650 --> 00:58:35.620 why is there not much food? 00:58:35.990 --> 00:58:37.920 There are so many people. 00:58:38.290 --> 00:58:41.430 This is not enough. 00:58:43.400 --> 00:58:46.630 Your Majesty, in fact, everyone here... 00:58:46.870 --> 00:58:50.240 prepared food for you. 00:58:50.640 --> 00:58:51.970 I see. 00:58:52.970 --> 00:58:56.740 They prepared it so that it can please you. 00:58:57.210 --> 00:58:58.710 Please accept it. 00:58:58.710 --> 00:59:00.850 Of course, I should. 00:59:01.720 --> 00:59:04.580 My lady, I am very happy. 00:59:05.650 --> 00:59:10.390 I could not prepare any food. I am sorry. 00:59:12.530 --> 00:59:13.730 Queen. 00:59:14.290 --> 00:59:19.730 You have attended to me all this time. 00:59:22.840 --> 00:59:29.140 Your Majesty, do you want to guess which dish they have prepared? 00:59:29.810 --> 00:59:31.080 Really? 00:59:31.080 --> 00:59:32.280 Your Highness. 00:59:34.680 --> 00:59:38.120 Wouldn't it be too much of a hassle? 00:59:39.720 --> 00:59:41.690 No. 00:59:42.220 --> 00:59:45.560 My Queen's idea sounds fun. 00:59:45.630 --> 00:59:49.530 I know I can guess everything right. 01:00:01.640 --> 01:00:03.440 Serve the dishes. 01:00:03.440 --> 01:00:04.910 Yes, Your Highness. 01:00:13.320 --> 01:00:14.590 Wait. 01:00:19.260 --> 01:00:22.930 What is happening inside? 01:00:23.700 --> 01:00:24.900 Excuse me? 01:00:26.200 --> 01:00:28.170 I don't understand what you mean. 01:00:33.570 --> 01:00:34.940 If it's about the banquet, 01:00:36.910 --> 01:00:38.710 do not worry. 01:00:39.450 --> 01:00:42.250 Everything's going smoothly. 01:00:43.180 --> 01:00:45.050 Without a single error. 01:00:55.360 --> 01:00:58.630 I got it right about Consort Moon's dumpling soup. 01:00:59.170 --> 01:01:04.000 I got it right about Princess Hwawan's nanlohoe. 01:01:04.670 --> 01:01:08.080 Now whose dish would it be? 01:01:08.080 --> 01:01:11.040 Hurry up and bring it in. 01:01:15.250 --> 01:01:17.150 - Wait. - Let me see. 01:01:23.220 --> 01:01:26.060 All right. 01:01:46.910 --> 01:01:51.450 His Majesty despises certain food. 01:01:54.120 --> 01:01:57.090 It's raw persimmon and marinated crab. 01:01:58.130 --> 01:02:03.230 It was supposedly used for poisoning the former king to death. 01:02:03.930 --> 01:02:06.170 All his life, he suffered from the rumours... 01:02:06.370 --> 01:02:10.570 that he poisoned his brother, King Gyeongjong, with the food. 01:02:11.670 --> 01:02:13.010 It has haunted... 01:02:13.740 --> 01:02:17.340 the King like a wretched curse. 01:02:19.780 --> 01:02:22.320 If that food is served, 01:02:23.750 --> 01:02:25.690 what will happen... 01:02:26.720 --> 01:02:28.590 to the Crown Prince? 01:02:46.670 --> 01:02:48.540 Raw persimmons... 01:02:49.880 --> 01:02:51.610 and marinated crab. 01:02:57.680 --> 01:02:59.520 Let me see. 01:03:11.330 --> 01:03:13.330 Who prepared... 01:03:14.500 --> 01:03:17.170 these dishes for me? 01:03:19.470 --> 01:03:20.570 No... 01:03:22.180 --> 01:03:25.710 Let me see.