1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:05,641 Queen Seon Deok 2 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:05,641 Episode 41 3 00:00:06,845 --> 00:00:09,592 Should we so austerely abide by the bone rank system, 4 00:00:09,712 --> 00:00:12,554 he certainly would remain so. 5 00:00:12,674 --> 00:00:13,668 But... 6 00:00:13,788 --> 00:00:16,455 - Lord Chunchu... - The bone rank system... 7 00:00:21,147 --> 00:00:23,099 is a barbaric vestige of the past. 8 00:00:29,218 --> 00:00:32,074 Refrain from such vilipending parlance, Milord! 9 00:00:32,194 --> 00:00:35,167 That which you so disdainfully abhor is our country's very foundation! 10 00:00:35,287 --> 00:00:38,040 - How could you... - Juvenile fatuity... 11 00:00:38,160 --> 00:00:41,416 might influence my views and becloud my judgment, 12 00:00:42,166 --> 00:00:45,904 but nowhere else have I ever seen such a barbaric and frivolous policy. 13 00:00:46,024 --> 00:00:48,947 Not the Middle Kingdom, nor the Western Regions. 14 00:00:49,067 --> 00:00:51,823 Never before have I ever heard of it! 15 00:01:20,791 --> 00:01:22,879 ~ Episode 41 ~ 16 00:01:23,494 --> 00:01:25,177 Your Highness. 17 00:01:29,244 --> 00:01:32,160 How could Lord Chunchu deport himself in that manner? 18 00:01:32,280 --> 00:01:35,693 Does not this mean he will become a mere pawn of Mishil? 19 00:01:36,089 --> 00:01:39,491 Thinking of how Princess Cheonmyeong perished... 20 00:01:39,611 --> 00:01:42,132 Lord Chunchu cannot behave in this manner. 21 00:01:43,682 --> 00:01:46,851 You cannot allow him to be so disdainfully exploited by Mishil. 22 00:01:46,971 --> 00:01:49,430 What is Bidam doing? 23 00:01:49,545 --> 00:01:51,838 Was he not in charge of tutoring him? 24 00:01:51,958 --> 00:01:54,627 Are you telling me he was not aware of this all? 25 00:02:22,201 --> 00:02:23,795 Lord Chunchu! 26 00:02:23,915 --> 00:02:25,802 How could you do this? 27 00:02:25,922 --> 00:02:31,083 Are you aware of what you just did? 28 00:02:31,203 --> 00:02:34,035 - Mishil is using you, and... - Your Highness. 29 00:02:38,896 --> 00:02:40,776 Do you realize... 30 00:02:40,896 --> 00:02:45,093 what just happened? 31 00:02:46,928 --> 00:02:48,069 And... 32 00:02:50,139 --> 00:02:54,811 Are you also aware of what from now on... 33 00:02:56,083 --> 00:02:58,957 is going to happen? 34 00:02:59,675 --> 00:03:02,168 You are being used by Mishil! 35 00:03:14,622 --> 00:03:16,312 And if... 36 00:03:34,311 --> 00:03:36,170 How could this happen? 37 00:03:36,290 --> 00:03:41,042 Does this not imply Lord Chunchu is now going to be Mishil's puppet? 38 00:03:42,698 --> 00:03:45,429 There is no way Lord Chunchu would be incognizant of Your Majesty's wishes, 39 00:03:45,549 --> 00:03:48,712 this does not make any sense. 40 00:03:50,203 --> 00:03:51,872 Mishil... 41 00:03:52,485 --> 00:03:55,405 She is indeed a daunting individual. 42 00:03:55,638 --> 00:04:00,560 She is exploiting that young and heedless boy. 43 00:04:01,363 --> 00:04:03,793 How could this... 44 00:04:03,913 --> 00:04:08,237 How could this befall Cheonmyeong's son? 45 00:04:08,528 --> 00:04:10,319 Yongchun. 46 00:04:10,439 --> 00:04:11,359 Yes. 47 00:04:11,479 --> 00:04:14,312 Why are you keeping quiet? 48 00:04:14,845 --> 00:04:17,826 What is dominating your thoughts? 49 00:04:20,277 --> 00:04:21,734 Sire... 50 00:04:22,220 --> 00:04:24,164 Your humble servant, Yongchun, 51 00:04:25,664 --> 00:04:28,913 daringly asks your consent to offer you words of counsel. 52 00:04:32,660 --> 00:04:35,681 I believe Lord Chunchu's candidacy as successor... 53 00:04:35,801 --> 00:04:39,043 is more than legitimate. 54 00:04:40,569 --> 00:04:42,428 Lord Yongchun! 55 00:04:42,724 --> 00:04:44,752 What are you trying to say? 56 00:04:44,872 --> 00:04:50,328 Anyhow, he is still the legitimate son of Princess Cheonmyeong. 57 00:04:50,448 --> 00:04:56,203 Should we have not considered him as the foremost candidate? 58 00:04:59,347 --> 00:05:03,171 He is going to join Boryang from Mishil's clan in conjugal ties. 59 00:05:03,291 --> 00:05:05,664 An in-law of Mishil's clan... 60 00:05:05,784 --> 00:05:08,622 would become our ruler. 61 00:05:08,742 --> 00:05:12,252 Before he is an in-law of Mishil, 62 00:05:13,452 --> 00:05:15,417 he is His Majesty's blood descendant. 63 00:05:15,537 --> 00:05:17,065 Lord Yongchun! 64 00:05:17,185 --> 00:05:18,311 Sire. 65 00:05:18,670 --> 00:05:20,783 Do not let impulsive whims becloud your judgment. 66 00:05:20,903 --> 00:05:23,318 No matter whether Mishil is behind his candidacy or not, 67 00:05:23,438 --> 00:05:27,311 his enthronement will eventually benefit us all. 68 00:05:27,431 --> 00:05:33,784 And through Lord Chunchu, we could also placate our hostilities with Mishil. 69 00:05:55,552 --> 00:06:00,369 The bone rank system is a barbaric vestige of the past. 70 00:06:01,003 --> 00:06:07,184 Juvenile fatuity might influence my views and becloud my judgment, 71 00:06:07,304 --> 00:06:11,071 but nowhere else have I ever seen such a barbaric and frivolous policy. 72 00:06:11,191 --> 00:06:14,071 Not the Middle Kingdom, nor the Western Regions. 73 00:06:14,191 --> 00:06:17,135 Never before have I ever heard of it! 74 00:06:17,678 --> 00:06:23,791 Once again, I swept through the kind of impenetrable fortress... 75 00:06:23,911 --> 00:06:26,977 I could never even imagine, that of the bone rank system. 76 00:06:27,097 --> 00:06:29,527 And with such ease... 77 00:06:29,647 --> 00:06:31,660 Such ease... 78 00:06:32,569 --> 00:06:36,586 I, Princess Deokman, shall not marry, 79 00:06:38,400 --> 00:06:43,558 and will become the successor and heir to our nation's throne. 80 00:06:45,281 --> 00:06:52,718 Once again, I paved what a simple woman could never imagine, 81 00:06:52,838 --> 00:06:57,189 the way to the throne. Hegemony itself. 82 00:06:57,309 --> 00:06:59,534 Because Your Highness... 83 00:07:01,204 --> 00:07:04,091 is not our people's legitimate ruler. 84 00:07:05,311 --> 00:07:08,438 Did one era meet its conclusion? 85 00:07:11,226 --> 00:07:15,120 Deokman... Chunchu. 86 00:07:15,240 --> 00:07:18,807 Deokman... Deokman! 87 00:07:30,182 --> 00:07:31,090 Announce my presence. 88 00:07:31,210 --> 00:07:32,126 Yes, Your Highness. 89 00:07:32,246 --> 00:07:34,323 - How could you utter such words? - Sire... 90 00:07:34,443 --> 00:07:35,889 Stop! 91 00:07:37,410 --> 00:07:40,558 Not only he is a legitimate blood descendant of His Majesty, 92 00:07:40,678 --> 00:07:43,960 but also Her Highness Princess Cheonmyeong's son. 93 00:07:44,080 --> 00:07:45,544 How could you... 94 00:07:45,664 --> 00:07:48,827 Did you hear a single mendacious utterance? 95 00:07:48,947 --> 00:07:52,298 More than a female ruling us all, 96 00:07:52,418 --> 00:07:55,947 would not Lord Chunchu's enthronement be much easier to accept? 97 00:07:56,984 --> 00:08:00,280 He is the one and only son Princess Cheonmyeong left behind. 98 00:08:00,400 --> 00:08:01,949 Yes, you are correct. 99 00:08:02,069 --> 00:08:05,567 But he also happens to be your nephew. 100 00:08:06,618 --> 00:08:08,367 Is that not the case? 101 00:08:08,487 --> 00:08:10,691 He is the son of your older brother, Lord Yongsu. 102 00:08:10,811 --> 00:08:14,462 So it is evident Lord Chunchu would be your nephew. 103 00:08:14,980 --> 00:08:16,670 Are you... 104 00:08:16,790 --> 00:08:20,246 implying personal whims are guiding my words? 105 00:08:20,366 --> 00:08:22,190 Is that what you are thinking? 106 00:08:22,310 --> 00:08:26,584 Are you not engaging in spurious parlance? 107 00:08:26,704 --> 00:08:28,461 Give it a rest! 108 00:08:28,581 --> 00:08:30,510 What is this obloquious deportment? 109 00:08:30,630 --> 00:08:33,792 Her Highness seeks audience. 110 00:09:05,362 --> 00:09:07,053 I told you I knew nothing myself. 111 00:09:07,173 --> 00:09:08,861 I swear. 112 00:09:10,379 --> 00:09:13,020 Trust me... How could I possibly know? 113 00:09:13,140 --> 00:09:16,797 I never left this place, and Lord Chunchu never came. 114 00:09:16,917 --> 00:09:19,323 I knew something was up... 115 00:09:19,443 --> 00:09:21,372 but I never imagined it would be this. 116 00:09:21,492 --> 00:09:23,358 I knew nothing, I told you. 117 00:09:23,478 --> 00:09:24,605 Look me in the eyes. 118 00:09:24,725 --> 00:09:27,053 They show the utmost sincerity, right? 119 00:09:28,238 --> 00:09:30,039 You are not... 120 00:09:30,159 --> 00:09:32,173 scheming behind my back, are you? 121 00:09:32,293 --> 00:09:34,603 How could I?! 122 00:09:34,723 --> 00:09:38,316 I entrusted my life to you... 123 00:09:42,371 --> 00:09:43,935 I... 124 00:09:45,730 --> 00:09:49,470 know very well there is nary a hint of sincerity in you. 125 00:09:49,590 --> 00:09:52,508 What's wrong with you? 126 00:09:54,859 --> 00:09:56,739 So... 127 00:09:56,859 --> 00:09:59,317 that is why I trust you. 128 00:09:59,718 --> 00:10:02,681 Until you meet someone much more daunting than me, 129 00:10:02,801 --> 00:10:06,453 you will never betray me, I trust?! 130 00:10:14,453 --> 00:10:17,004 What now? 131 00:10:18,319 --> 00:10:20,728 I told you. 132 00:10:20,848 --> 00:10:23,598 If you really are going to help that Deokman... 133 00:10:25,780 --> 00:10:27,029 Have a death wish?! 134 00:10:27,129 --> 00:10:28,590 Ahhh... 135 00:10:28,710 --> 00:10:30,871 Stop with those ominous gazes, will you? 136 00:10:30,991 --> 00:10:32,785 All right, fine. 137 00:10:32,905 --> 00:10:36,334 If you really plan to help that princess to the throne, 138 00:10:36,454 --> 00:10:38,658 Lord Chunchu will be her most daunting foe. 139 00:10:38,778 --> 00:10:41,319 I never imagined he would take a step forward this fast. 140 00:10:43,077 --> 00:10:44,978 But now that he has done it, 141 00:10:45,098 --> 00:10:48,980 would it not be the perfect opportunity to vanquish him? 142 00:10:50,555 --> 00:10:51,612 Think about it. 143 00:10:51,732 --> 00:10:53,633 Rule of might knows no blood ties. 144 00:10:53,753 --> 00:10:57,117 But this time her foe is a nephew she is barely acquainted with? 145 00:10:59,612 --> 00:11:01,782 What would concern her? 146 00:11:02,176 --> 00:11:03,148 Ehh... 147 00:11:03,930 --> 00:11:06,951 What could you possibly know about Her Highness? 148 00:11:07,071 --> 00:11:08,557 Well... 149 00:11:10,648 --> 00:11:14,762 Should Chunchu openly contend her, 150 00:11:16,159 --> 00:11:19,117 she will refuse to even quibble with him. 151 00:11:21,420 --> 00:11:23,593 Never. 152 00:11:23,713 --> 00:11:27,291 There is no reason why I should contend with Chunchu. 153 00:11:27,411 --> 00:11:31,305 And I shall never allow that to happen. 154 00:11:31,425 --> 00:11:32,615 Deokman! 155 00:11:32,735 --> 00:11:34,113 Hence, 156 00:11:34,233 --> 00:11:40,221 nothing shall importune Lord Yongchun as well. 157 00:11:40,980 --> 00:11:42,691 Then... 158 00:11:43,008 --> 00:11:46,320 Are you just going to let Mishil trample upon you? 159 00:11:46,440 --> 00:11:47,630 Your Highness. 160 00:11:47,750 --> 00:11:50,060 This is without a doubt one of Mishil's subterfuges. 161 00:11:50,180 --> 00:11:52,278 But you still... 162 00:11:52,398 --> 00:11:55,689 are going to let her gain what she wishes for? 163 00:11:55,809 --> 00:11:58,414 What Mishil wishes... 164 00:11:58,534 --> 00:12:01,710 is for Chunchu and me to be in conflict. 165 00:12:01,830 --> 00:12:05,220 Those will be Mishil's true motives. 166 00:12:07,001 --> 00:12:11,330 So, how do you plan to react? 167 00:12:12,684 --> 00:12:16,208 Should worst come to worst, 168 00:12:16,328 --> 00:12:18,554 I shall give up. 169 00:12:18,913 --> 00:12:21,344 But, Your Highness... 170 00:12:22,420 --> 00:12:28,364 I am merely concerned about Lord Chunchu's future. 171 00:12:28,967 --> 00:12:32,347 How could she so disdainfully exploit... 172 00:12:32,467 --> 00:12:38,836 someone so young and unversed in politics? 173 00:12:54,632 --> 00:12:56,944 I am fine. 174 00:13:03,211 --> 00:13:04,542 Your Highness. 175 00:13:11,235 --> 00:13:13,651 You were here? 176 00:13:14,192 --> 00:13:15,650 Everyone is in tumult. 177 00:13:15,770 --> 00:13:17,706 Why... 178 00:13:19,158 --> 00:13:21,450 Your Highness. 179 00:13:22,475 --> 00:13:25,635 What did you do here? 180 00:13:26,045 --> 00:13:29,067 What have I been doing? 181 00:13:29,187 --> 00:13:31,395 For all this time. 182 00:13:31,515 --> 00:13:34,669 Lord Chunchu mentioned the bone rank system, 183 00:13:34,789 --> 00:13:38,028 did he by any chance discuss it with you beforehand? 184 00:13:38,148 --> 00:13:42,015 What could I have been doing? I... 185 00:13:42,135 --> 00:13:44,026 Your Highness. 186 00:13:44,364 --> 00:13:46,832 Are you all right? 187 00:13:47,998 --> 00:13:51,622 I am feeling slightly indisposed. 188 00:13:51,742 --> 00:13:54,005 I must enjoy some respite. 189 00:13:56,587 --> 00:13:58,193 Let go... Let go! 190 00:13:58,313 --> 00:14:00,809 I told you I would go talk to him! 191 00:14:00,968 --> 00:14:02,174 Go where?! 192 00:14:02,294 --> 00:14:03,695 What's wrong with you? 193 00:14:03,815 --> 00:14:06,885 What are you trying to accomplish, meeting Lord Chunchu firsthand? 194 00:14:07,005 --> 00:14:08,659 Ahh... Let go, let go. 195 00:14:08,779 --> 00:14:10,919 I said let go! 196 00:14:11,760 --> 00:14:14,823 Lord Chunchu and I are very close. 197 00:14:14,943 --> 00:14:17,633 And he's certainly not the kind of person you imagine. 198 00:14:17,753 --> 00:14:20,739 Close what?! You just exchanged a few words. 199 00:14:20,859 --> 00:14:21,876 You dolt... 200 00:14:21,996 --> 00:14:25,383 Might have been a short time, but something connected between us! 201 00:14:25,503 --> 00:14:26,671 But forget that, 202 00:14:26,791 --> 00:14:31,467 how can Princess Cheonmyeong's son become a pawn of Mishil? 203 00:14:31,587 --> 00:14:33,684 Tell me about it. 204 00:14:33,804 --> 00:14:35,712 It really makes no sense. 205 00:14:35,832 --> 00:14:39,853 Think of the shrine Princess Deokman built, and the devotion she showed. 206 00:14:39,973 --> 00:14:44,080 Think of how disheartened she will feel. 207 00:14:44,396 --> 00:14:46,192 Lady Mishil took things too far. 208 00:14:46,312 --> 00:14:48,960 That is why I said I will go, uh?! 209 00:14:49,080 --> 00:14:53,272 And talk to Lord Chunchu or whatever they call him, that's what. 210 00:14:53,392 --> 00:14:56,109 Say what? You're going to meet Lord Chunchu? 211 00:14:56,229 --> 00:14:57,187 Sure, you fool. 212 00:14:57,307 --> 00:15:00,504 I'll be clear, "That is inadmissible, uh?!" 213 00:15:00,624 --> 00:15:02,555 "Nobody would condone such behavior." 214 00:15:02,675 --> 00:15:03,335 Uh?! 215 00:15:03,455 --> 00:15:06,650 What is the point of earning yourself a hefty punishment with your gasconades? 216 00:15:06,770 --> 00:15:08,200 You little dunce... gasconades?! 217 00:15:08,320 --> 00:15:09,404 Gasconades?! 218 00:15:09,524 --> 00:15:11,326 Come here, you dunce... 219 00:15:15,456 --> 00:15:16,808 Yushin Rang... 220 00:15:19,534 --> 00:15:21,416 Yushin Rang, Yushin Rang... No. I mean... 221 00:15:21,536 --> 00:15:22,261 Your Excellency. 222 00:15:22,381 --> 00:15:24,047 Does this make any sense? 223 00:15:24,167 --> 00:15:28,871 Lord Chunchu... Lord Chunchu clamored he will become successor. 224 00:15:28,977 --> 00:15:31,436 Clamored what? Mishil must have sent him there. 225 00:15:31,556 --> 00:15:34,950 Since we're there, Her Highness should take this opportunity and vanquish them once and for all. 226 00:15:35,070 --> 00:15:36,887 Indeed, of course she should! 227 00:15:37,007 --> 00:15:39,646 He might be Princess Cheonmyeong's son, but he started the hostilities. 228 00:15:39,766 --> 00:15:42,938 That is out of the question. 229 00:15:44,333 --> 00:15:45,241 Why? 230 00:15:45,361 --> 00:15:48,164 Should one of the Gaeyang stars ascend to the heavens, 231 00:15:48,284 --> 00:15:50,322 the keeper of Gaeyang shall once again kindle creation. 232 00:15:50,442 --> 00:15:53,365 It was this very prophecy which made her princess. 233 00:15:53,485 --> 00:15:54,185 And?! 234 00:15:54,305 --> 00:15:58,468 The Gaeyang star ascending to the heavens signifies Princess Cheonmyeong, 235 00:15:58,631 --> 00:16:02,453 while the second keeper of Gaeyang is Princess Deokman. 236 00:16:03,178 --> 00:16:06,502 Hence, being in a conflict with Lord Chunchu... 237 00:16:06,622 --> 00:16:09,312 would be like the two Gaeyang stars engaging in a duel. 238 00:16:09,432 --> 00:16:12,692 Fighting with each other's very foundation. 239 00:16:12,812 --> 00:16:14,741 And that is what Mishil's stratagem aims to achieve. 240 00:16:14,861 --> 00:16:18,737 That is why Mishil took things too far! 241 00:16:18,857 --> 00:16:23,018 Of all the people she could use, Princess Cheonmyeong's son?! 242 00:16:23,139 --> 00:16:25,357 Uh?! Was there really no one else?! 243 00:16:25,477 --> 00:16:27,660 She had Lord Sejong, Lord Seolwon... 244 00:16:27,780 --> 00:16:30,175 I ought to... 245 00:16:30,295 --> 00:16:32,430 Lord Seolwon?! 246 00:16:32,550 --> 00:16:36,472 - Lord Sejong. - With all those spouses, sons... 247 00:16:36,592 --> 00:16:38,806 Aigoo... 248 00:16:42,030 --> 00:16:43,779 What is it? 249 00:16:44,953 --> 00:16:47,383 Why are you staring at me like that? 250 00:16:48,904 --> 00:16:49,982 Right! 251 00:16:51,122 --> 00:16:52,453 Right... 252 00:16:55,218 --> 00:16:57,791 Why could I not think of that? 253 00:17:03,013 --> 00:17:04,528 What's with him? 254 00:17:05,518 --> 00:17:10,758 I must have given him another stratagem on a silver platter?! 255 00:17:23,970 --> 00:17:27,002 He is the one and only son Princess Cheonmyeong left behind. 256 00:17:27,122 --> 00:17:30,265 But he also happens to be your nephew. 257 00:17:31,734 --> 00:17:33,805 Is this it? 258 00:17:33,925 --> 00:17:38,887 Was this Mishil's stratagem?! 259 00:17:39,007 --> 00:17:40,872 Dissension. 260 00:17:40,992 --> 00:17:45,970 Was she trying to foment dissension between us? 261 00:17:47,466 --> 00:17:52,163 Father... You made a covenant with her last night, I trust? 262 00:17:52,790 --> 00:17:57,016 Mother will do exactly that, right? 263 00:18:02,159 --> 00:18:03,490 Yes. 264 00:18:03,610 --> 00:18:07,327 The situation has completely changed. 265 00:18:08,212 --> 00:18:09,944 For there were no sacred bone males, 266 00:18:10,064 --> 00:18:12,585 you had a chance to gain the throne. 267 00:18:12,705 --> 00:18:16,391 And that is what I attempted to accomplish. 268 00:18:17,782 --> 00:18:21,656 Had Deokman gone ahead with her nuptials, whomever married her would be of true bone, 269 00:18:21,776 --> 00:18:25,374 so keen maneuvering or removing him altogether is all we needed. 270 00:18:25,494 --> 00:18:26,726 However... 271 00:18:27,994 --> 00:18:30,766 If Deokman clamors for the throne firsthand, 272 00:18:30,886 --> 00:18:35,012 then we will lose any possibility to do so, and just cause along with it. 273 00:18:35,132 --> 00:18:40,845 So is that why you pushed for Chunchu to become successor? 274 00:18:40,965 --> 00:18:46,576 Nothing I feel for you has changed in any way. 275 00:18:46,951 --> 00:18:50,650 May you trust me, and follow my lead. 276 00:18:59,063 --> 00:19:02,089 It's not that I do not understand the situation, 277 00:19:02,209 --> 00:19:06,560 and you are certainly correct. 278 00:19:06,680 --> 00:19:07,899 However... 279 00:19:09,800 --> 00:19:12,901 You must assure me of at least one thing. 280 00:19:13,021 --> 00:19:14,938 Go ahead and tell me. 281 00:19:17,232 --> 00:19:23,517 Chunchu must not be allowed to marry Boryang, from Seolwon's clan. 282 00:19:24,015 --> 00:19:26,388 Give up on that. 283 00:19:29,128 --> 00:19:34,141 Chunchu must marry someone from our clan. 284 00:19:35,380 --> 00:19:37,261 I will do as you wish. 285 00:19:37,381 --> 00:19:39,508 You have my word. 286 00:19:44,374 --> 00:19:47,669 I asked you if she promised! 287 00:19:52,170 --> 00:19:54,813 She said so herself. 288 00:19:54,933 --> 00:19:57,031 Aigoo... Still... 289 00:19:57,151 --> 00:20:00,167 It's not like she gave you written confirmation. 290 00:20:01,341 --> 00:20:03,010 You don't believe your own mother? 291 00:20:03,130 --> 00:20:04,943 I do, of course I do! 292 00:20:05,063 --> 00:20:06,655 Still... 293 00:20:07,521 --> 00:20:09,190 If it's Lord Seolwon we are talking about, then I don't. 294 00:20:09,310 --> 00:20:12,174 How can we ever predict what he could be scheming? 295 00:20:12,294 --> 00:20:15,010 Should Chunchu inherit the throne, 296 00:20:15,130 --> 00:20:17,390 and engage in conjugal ties with Boryang from Lord Seolwon's clan, 297 00:20:17,510 --> 00:20:19,376 Lord Seolwon would become in-laws with the king, 298 00:20:19,496 --> 00:20:21,340 and one of immense power at that. 299 00:20:21,460 --> 00:20:22,946 How are you going to deal with that? 300 00:20:23,066 --> 00:20:26,682 It is exactly because it cannot happen that she promised! 301 00:20:28,340 --> 00:20:30,537 Should that happen, 302 00:20:31,129 --> 00:20:34,873 it could spell damnation for our entire clan. 303 00:20:36,411 --> 00:20:41,458 It's not like Her Highness and I will live forever... 304 00:20:41,578 --> 00:20:42,831 This won't do it. 305 00:20:42,951 --> 00:20:47,204 I will have to meet my mother, and tell her firsthand. 306 00:20:51,394 --> 00:20:52,767 Sister. 307 00:20:52,887 --> 00:20:56,802 Did things not go exactly as you planned anyhow? 308 00:20:56,922 --> 00:20:58,908 When Lord Chunchu made his speech, 309 00:20:59,028 --> 00:21:03,999 Princess Deokman and His Majesty turned ghastly pale. 310 00:21:05,668 --> 00:21:10,691 However, what Lord Chunchu said about the bone rank system... 311 00:21:14,866 --> 00:21:17,338 even surprised myself! 312 00:21:17,458 --> 00:21:19,595 Should we call it juvenile fatuity, 313 00:21:19,715 --> 00:21:23,207 or was it just his having grown outside the royal family's tutelage?! 314 00:21:23,327 --> 00:21:27,445 - Still, be that as it may... - You may leave. 315 00:21:27,565 --> 00:21:28,726 What? 316 00:21:28,846 --> 00:21:30,374 Your Highness. 317 00:21:31,853 --> 00:21:33,825 I am fine. 318 00:21:33,937 --> 00:21:36,691 I just wish to remain alone. 319 00:21:39,954 --> 00:21:41,623 What are you going to do? 320 00:21:41,743 --> 00:21:44,995 Will you contend with Lord Chunchu? 321 00:21:46,101 --> 00:21:51,141 During the eclipse, I felt elated, 322 00:21:51,520 --> 00:21:54,562 and the mere thought of engaging in an open conflict with Mishil... 323 00:21:54,682 --> 00:21:57,585 whelmed me with trepidation. 324 00:21:57,921 --> 00:21:59,194 But... 325 00:22:00,144 --> 00:22:04,729 seeing her use Lord Chunchu daunted me. 326 00:22:04,849 --> 00:22:08,363 No matter how young Lord Chunchu is, 327 00:22:08,483 --> 00:22:10,567 how could he behave in that manner? 328 00:22:10,687 --> 00:22:15,954 This must be the price to pay for contending with Mishil. 329 00:22:16,074 --> 00:22:18,215 I don't really know... 330 00:22:18,335 --> 00:22:22,404 how to react to this. 331 00:22:22,894 --> 00:22:25,196 The Pungwolju seeks audience. 332 00:22:28,682 --> 00:22:30,267 You're here. 333 00:22:30,387 --> 00:22:32,591 Have a seat. 334 00:22:34,710 --> 00:22:35,893 Your Highness. 335 00:22:36,013 --> 00:22:37,351 Something is perturbing me. 336 00:22:37,471 --> 00:22:38,450 What? 337 00:22:38,570 --> 00:22:43,260 For many moons, Mishil attempted to help Lord Sejong to the throne, and thus become Queen. 338 00:22:43,380 --> 00:22:47,052 And Lord Sejong himself used Mishil to gain that throne. 339 00:22:47,655 --> 00:22:50,776 But, not only she pushed forth Lord Chunchu's candidacy, 340 00:22:50,896 --> 00:22:54,410 she is also advocating for his conjugal ties with Boryang. 341 00:22:55,424 --> 00:23:00,238 How could Lord Sejong accept all this? 342 00:23:00,851 --> 00:23:05,386 Is this something he can so gleefully accept? 343 00:23:16,243 --> 00:23:18,610 The bone rank system... 344 00:23:18,730 --> 00:23:21,150 is a barbaric vestige of the past. 345 00:23:36,143 --> 00:23:42,050 I will become the successor and heir to our nation's throne. 346 00:24:03,319 --> 00:24:09,023 I thought it was merely a subterfuge by Mishil to force a conflict out of us... 347 00:24:09,143 --> 00:24:11,796 Yes, there are two possibilities. 348 00:24:12,805 --> 00:24:15,370 One is her intent to divide us... 349 00:24:15,490 --> 00:24:18,854 and herald the encumbering prospect of a conflict between you and Lord Chunchu, 350 00:24:18,974 --> 00:24:21,643 which was nothing but a facade. 351 00:24:21,763 --> 00:24:23,639 And, the second? 352 00:24:23,759 --> 00:24:29,988 As for the second, it is so unthinkable... 353 00:24:32,196 --> 00:24:34,721 I feel it hard to believe it myself, 354 00:24:34,841 --> 00:24:37,850 and I still think it could never happen, but... 355 00:24:37,970 --> 00:24:39,157 What is it? 356 00:24:39,277 --> 00:24:41,122 Go ahead and tell me. 357 00:24:41,608 --> 00:24:46,743 The second... The second possibility... 358 00:24:56,877 --> 00:24:58,420 I seek audience with Her Highness. 359 00:24:58,540 --> 00:25:00,701 She ordered me not to allow entrance to anyone. 360 00:25:00,821 --> 00:25:02,096 What?! 361 00:25:02,216 --> 00:25:03,723 Don't you know whom you're facing? 362 00:25:03,843 --> 00:25:05,432 Move away! 363 00:25:24,110 --> 00:25:26,332 You're here? 364 00:25:28,149 --> 00:25:29,965 Did you come to meet Her Highness? 365 00:25:30,085 --> 00:25:34,312 I did meet her, but as she wanted some solitude, I was just leaving. 366 00:25:34,677 --> 00:25:36,177 Lord Seolwon. 367 00:25:36,297 --> 00:25:38,890 You're not scheming something, are you? 368 00:25:39,010 --> 00:25:42,034 What are you implying? "Scheming something"?! 369 00:25:42,154 --> 00:25:47,771 My mother gave her word to him last night, it's unquestionable. 370 00:25:48,984 --> 00:25:54,266 No matter how hard you try to suggest it, Chunchu shall no longer marry Boryang, 371 00:25:54,386 --> 00:25:57,689 so do not squander your time with such fruitless aspirations. Understood? 372 00:26:02,498 --> 00:26:04,516 Why are you not retorting? 373 00:26:05,657 --> 00:26:07,474 Yes, of course. 374 00:26:08,214 --> 00:26:12,137 I shall no longer even mention the matter. 375 00:26:12,257 --> 00:26:15,855 I will merely follow Her Highness's wishes. 376 00:26:15,975 --> 00:26:18,462 Of course you shall. 377 00:26:20,715 --> 00:26:21,793 Let us go. 378 00:26:39,414 --> 00:26:43,229 No matter how young and heedless you might be, 379 00:26:43,349 --> 00:26:46,692 this is inadmissible. 380 00:26:48,659 --> 00:26:53,041 I do not know what Deokman might be thinking about this, 381 00:26:53,732 --> 00:26:57,471 but should your mother learn of this, 382 00:26:57,591 --> 00:27:00,831 she would weep tears of regret in the netherworld. 383 00:27:03,259 --> 00:27:09,174 No matter who it might be, I shall never proclaim... 384 00:27:09,766 --> 00:27:14,163 a pawn of Mishil as my successor, 385 00:27:14,283 --> 00:27:18,422 and shall make sure he will never gain the throne. 386 00:27:23,322 --> 00:27:27,259 Bear it in mind, Chunchu. 387 00:27:34,787 --> 00:27:36,202 Father. 388 00:27:36,322 --> 00:27:39,223 I am sure that Seolwon is scheming something. 389 00:27:39,343 --> 00:27:42,139 Seolwon is not as imprudent as you think. 390 00:27:42,259 --> 00:27:44,227 She ordered not to allow anyone in, 391 00:27:44,347 --> 00:27:46,361 but did he not leave there by himself? 392 00:27:46,481 --> 00:27:50,434 Who knows what that garrulous tongue of his might have uttered?! 393 00:27:52,086 --> 00:27:55,575 We must be prepared to cope with any repercussions! 394 00:27:57,250 --> 00:28:00,084 Hojae, Piltan, Wangyun... 395 00:28:00,204 --> 00:28:02,701 You are taking good care of them, I trust? 396 00:28:03,285 --> 00:28:04,130 Of course. 397 00:28:04,250 --> 00:28:07,088 I have full control over them. 398 00:28:07,208 --> 00:28:08,905 Then, summon them. 399 00:28:09,025 --> 00:28:11,096 Let us see how strong that control of yours is. 400 00:28:11,206 --> 00:28:12,456 Yes. 401 00:28:45,194 --> 00:28:46,610 Lord Chunchu. 402 00:28:46,730 --> 00:28:50,346 Will you spare a moment and talk with me? 403 00:28:53,380 --> 00:28:55,343 Lord Chunchu. 404 00:28:56,232 --> 00:28:59,559 Yes, go ahead, Uncle. 405 00:29:00,415 --> 00:29:02,582 Why did you do so? 406 00:29:02,968 --> 00:29:06,352 Why did you join the council meeting in Mishil's company? 407 00:29:06,644 --> 00:29:08,693 Is there any reason I cannot? 408 00:29:08,813 --> 00:29:12,031 Are you telling me you are not aware... 409 00:29:12,151 --> 00:29:17,060 of how your mother perished? 410 00:29:21,032 --> 00:29:25,192 It is true that Mishil is using you. 411 00:29:25,312 --> 00:29:29,481 His Majesty said he shall never allow a pawn of Mishil... 412 00:29:29,601 --> 00:29:32,080 to become his successor. 413 00:29:32,200 --> 00:29:35,160 Is it not natural that he would say so? 414 00:29:35,280 --> 00:29:41,752 Then... What would you say on the matter? 415 00:29:42,829 --> 00:29:44,054 What? 416 00:29:44,174 --> 00:29:49,805 You never know what future the heavens might bestow upon us, 417 00:29:49,925 --> 00:29:52,150 but I still am blessed with youth. 418 00:29:52,270 --> 00:29:53,946 Hence, 419 00:29:55,044 --> 00:29:57,796 would I not... 420 00:29:59,404 --> 00:30:04,041 live much longer than Mishil? 421 00:30:05,536 --> 00:30:06,911 Then... 422 00:30:07,397 --> 00:30:11,321 Should you accord me your support, 423 00:30:11,441 --> 00:30:14,728 should you help me become successor, 424 00:30:14,848 --> 00:30:20,308 I shall bring back dignity to our royal family. 425 00:30:23,485 --> 00:30:26,704 What will you do? 426 00:30:26,999 --> 00:30:30,760 Will you join my cause? 427 00:30:37,954 --> 00:30:41,435 Hajong Hyungnim told you that? 428 00:30:41,862 --> 00:30:42,855 He did. 429 00:30:42,975 --> 00:30:45,750 He must be agitated by this all. 430 00:30:45,870 --> 00:30:48,293 And how could it stop with him? 431 00:30:48,453 --> 00:30:51,461 Lord Sejong will feel the same. 432 00:30:51,581 --> 00:30:56,676 But, since Her Highness refused to meet anyone... 433 00:30:56,796 --> 00:31:01,506 Should she not convey confidence to Lord Sejong, at times like these?! 434 00:31:01,876 --> 00:31:02,912 Of course. 435 00:31:03,032 --> 00:31:07,763 Any tension Lord Sejong feels would not aid our cause in any way. 436 00:31:08,777 --> 00:31:13,540 Something must be up... 437 00:31:21,238 --> 00:31:22,368 I... 438 00:31:33,599 --> 00:31:35,416 Your Highness. 439 00:31:38,004 --> 00:31:40,749 Ohh... It's you. 440 00:31:42,019 --> 00:31:44,819 Does it still concern you? 441 00:31:46,709 --> 00:31:51,812 Wondering whether you should compete with Lord Chunchu or not, 442 00:31:51,932 --> 00:31:54,594 is that what is concerning you? 443 00:31:55,080 --> 00:31:58,143 There must be no conflict between Chunchu and me. 444 00:31:58,263 --> 00:32:00,974 My stance still has not changed. 445 00:32:01,094 --> 00:32:03,784 And I also saw through Mishil's subterfuge of trying to create conflict. 446 00:32:03,904 --> 00:32:08,455 Creating dissension amongst royals must have been part of her schemes. 447 00:32:08,575 --> 00:32:12,384 Lord Yongchun is already swaying... 448 00:32:12,504 --> 00:32:14,624 But one thing... 449 00:32:14,744 --> 00:32:19,314 Why would Mishil keep quiet at such a crucial moment? 450 00:32:19,664 --> 00:32:22,585 That is what is making me nervous. 451 00:32:25,495 --> 00:32:31,436 If what Yushin Rang said about the second possibility is true... 452 00:32:31,556 --> 00:32:32,725 What? 453 00:32:32,845 --> 00:32:34,668 What is that? 454 00:32:37,732 --> 00:32:43,903 As for the second, it is so unthinkable... 455 00:32:46,227 --> 00:32:48,714 I feel it hard to believe it myself, 456 00:32:48,834 --> 00:32:51,408 and I still think it could never happen, but... 457 00:32:54,920 --> 00:32:56,606 What is it? 458 00:32:57,519 --> 00:32:59,011 No way. 459 00:32:59,131 --> 00:33:01,121 There is no way. 460 00:33:01,241 --> 00:33:03,213 Mishil would never... 461 00:33:03,333 --> 00:33:06,135 ever do that. 462 00:33:07,861 --> 00:33:09,150 Mishil... 463 00:33:16,419 --> 00:33:17,687 Mishil... 464 00:33:19,799 --> 00:33:21,109 Mishil. 465 00:33:35,155 --> 00:33:37,477 Lord Chunchu is here. 466 00:33:37,584 --> 00:33:39,719 Lord Chunchu?! 467 00:33:49,836 --> 00:33:51,463 I bid you welcome. 468 00:33:51,583 --> 00:33:54,451 I came to meet Lady Boryang. 469 00:33:59,579 --> 00:34:03,128 Boryang is indisposed, so she left to get treatment. 470 00:34:03,248 --> 00:34:04,487 What is the matter? 471 00:34:04,607 --> 00:34:06,495 Is it serious? 472 00:34:06,615 --> 00:34:08,333 It is nothing you should worry about. 473 00:34:08,453 --> 00:34:14,483 But, considering how feeble she is, maladies easily afflict her. 474 00:34:15,398 --> 00:34:17,522 Is that so? 475 00:34:19,225 --> 00:34:20,197 When she returns, 476 00:34:20,317 --> 00:34:24,983 tell her I came, and I am deeply concerned about her. 477 00:34:25,103 --> 00:34:27,960 Yes, I will. 478 00:34:50,600 --> 00:34:52,629 Piltan Rang, you're here as well? 479 00:34:52,749 --> 00:34:56,953 {\a6}*Past Pungwolju 480 00:34:52,749 --> 00:34:56,953 Yes, but what brings you here, Sangseon*. 481 00:34:57,073 --> 00:34:59,329 His Excellency summoned us in haste, so I came. 482 00:34:59,449 --> 00:35:00,967 Were you summoned as well? 483 00:35:01,087 --> 00:35:03,349 Yes, I was. 484 00:35:03,704 --> 00:35:05,182 Let us go in, for starters. 485 00:35:17,261 --> 00:35:20,535 - Hojae, Wangyun and Piltan Rang?! - Yes. 486 00:35:20,655 --> 00:35:25,220 I saw them enter Lord Sejong's abode with these very eyes. 487 00:35:25,340 --> 00:35:28,965 But, what is the matter? 488 00:35:29,305 --> 00:35:32,895 Why did you order us to observe Lord Sejong's abode? 489 00:35:34,270 --> 00:35:38,989 Should I meet with Piltan and Wangyun in the eventide? 490 00:35:39,109 --> 00:35:40,573 No... 491 00:35:41,144 --> 00:35:46,586 Summon Bakeui, Deokchung and Seonyeol Rang immediately. 492 00:35:47,389 --> 00:35:49,607 I have something to tell them. 493 00:35:49,727 --> 00:35:51,547 We will. 494 00:35:55,496 --> 00:35:59,877 What? Lord Chunchu?! 495 00:35:59,997 --> 00:36:05,025 This is not because Chunchu and I are relatives. 496 00:36:06,341 --> 00:36:08,517 More than a woman on the throne, 497 00:36:08,637 --> 00:36:13,144 would not a royal of true bone and son of Princess Cheonmyeong... 498 00:36:13,264 --> 00:36:16,081 be much easier to accept for our people? 499 00:36:16,201 --> 00:36:23,249 But, if you decide to do so even after Her Highness clamored for that post, 500 00:36:23,369 --> 00:36:25,029 what would happen? 501 00:36:25,149 --> 00:36:28,239 Her Highness said so herself. 502 00:36:28,359 --> 00:36:32,076 That she will not enter any conflict with Lord Chunchu. 503 00:36:33,009 --> 00:36:35,249 And it is a wise decision. 504 00:36:35,369 --> 00:36:38,973 Should the two enter a bitter rivalry to become successor, 505 00:36:39,350 --> 00:36:42,747 it would only benefit Lady Mishil in the end. 506 00:36:43,786 --> 00:36:48,514 Now that you know, do not let the other Hwarang sway you, 507 00:36:48,634 --> 00:36:51,387 and await my orders. 508 00:36:51,507 --> 00:36:53,014 Is that clear? 509 00:36:53,134 --> 00:36:54,324 Yes. 510 00:37:04,813 --> 00:37:09,095 Her Highness said she does not wish to meet anyone. 511 00:37:10,354 --> 00:37:13,280 If Her Highness wants me to leave, so I shall. 512 00:37:13,400 --> 00:37:17,628 So just tell her that Bidam seeks audience. 513 00:37:18,509 --> 00:37:20,466 She is already sleeping. 514 00:37:20,586 --> 00:37:24,681 I cannot relay that to her, at the moment. 515 00:37:25,980 --> 00:37:29,339 Then, I shall await here. 516 00:37:46,510 --> 00:37:51,025 You bless me with your presence after such majestic announcement?! 517 00:37:51,145 --> 00:37:53,792 It has a distinct flavour. 518 00:37:53,912 --> 00:37:55,398 Where does it come from? 519 00:37:55,518 --> 00:37:59,137 {\a6}*Produced in lumps 520 00:37:55,518 --> 00:37:59,137 Yes... It is Guxing tea* from the Middle Kingdom. 521 00:38:01,461 --> 00:38:08,328 People say Lady Mishil is trying to force a conflict out of you and Her Highness. 522 00:38:09,050 --> 00:38:12,679 Well... I am sure you know how to cope with this by yourself, 523 00:38:12,799 --> 00:38:18,593 but I worry whether she might be exploiting you... 524 00:38:20,391 --> 00:38:23,679 Even you think so... It is a relief. 525 00:38:23,799 --> 00:38:25,096 What? 526 00:38:25,216 --> 00:38:27,060 Did Bidam come by? 527 00:38:27,180 --> 00:38:32,400 Yes... Saying Her Highness will not enter in conflict with you, 528 00:38:32,976 --> 00:38:35,311 he was deeply concerned. 529 00:38:35,431 --> 00:38:37,867 Is that so? 530 00:38:41,881 --> 00:38:45,280 Do you have any ulterior motives? 531 00:38:45,400 --> 00:38:49,217 You will have to do something for me. 532 00:38:49,337 --> 00:38:50,583 What? 533 00:38:50,703 --> 00:38:52,611 And what... 534 00:39:03,520 --> 00:39:07,530 I summoned you as there is something I must tell you. 535 00:39:10,382 --> 00:39:16,033 You might be all close to Bojong, but this has nothing to do with it. 536 00:39:16,153 --> 00:39:19,099 Will you help me? 537 00:39:23,618 --> 00:39:25,730 From the very moment we came to the capital, 538 00:39:25,850 --> 00:39:28,347 we pledged allegiance to Your Excellency. 539 00:39:28,467 --> 00:39:31,220 Whatever you ask from us, we shall gleefully accede. 540 00:39:31,340 --> 00:39:32,720 Certainly. 541 00:39:32,840 --> 00:39:34,537 Were it not for Your Excellency, 542 00:39:34,657 --> 00:39:36,457 how could people of meager repute such as ourselves... 543 00:39:36,577 --> 00:39:39,732 be accepted into Seorabeol's prestigious ten Hwarang guilds? 544 00:39:39,852 --> 00:39:41,337 I concur with them myself. 545 00:39:41,457 --> 00:39:44,168 Your wish is our command. We shall follow your every order. 546 00:39:44,288 --> 00:39:48,140 Any order you issue shall be duly followed, so go ahead and tell us. 547 00:39:57,534 --> 00:40:00,144 I hear you were promoted to Vice Chancellor of the Board of Taxation. 548 00:40:00,264 --> 00:40:03,292 Any merit all belongs to Your Excellencies. 549 00:40:03,412 --> 00:40:04,940 Ehh... Don't say that. 550 00:40:05,060 --> 00:40:09,855 Your talents and repute are behind this, do not flatter us with modesty. 551 00:40:09,975 --> 00:40:11,101 - Here. - Yes. 552 00:40:14,764 --> 00:40:17,088 How is your father faring? 553 00:40:17,208 --> 00:40:22,284 He is most grateful to you for all the help you accorded him during the recent crops crisis. 554 00:40:22,404 --> 00:40:26,751 When it comes to clans as close as ours, it is only natural. 555 00:40:26,871 --> 00:40:28,779 Indeed it is! 556 00:40:28,899 --> 00:40:32,251 Should anything befall us, 557 00:40:32,371 --> 00:40:34,616 would you and your father not do anything to help us? 558 00:40:34,736 --> 00:40:36,243 Of course we would. 559 00:40:36,363 --> 00:40:39,431 We can only offer our gratitude for your incessant support. 560 00:40:42,151 --> 00:40:45,066 I should go hunting with your father, 561 00:40:45,186 --> 00:40:48,968 {\a6}*Old Shilla province occupying Northwest section of North Gyeongsang Prov. 562 00:40:45,186 --> 00:40:48,968 but ever since they stationed him in Sangju*, we have not found the time. 563 00:40:49,088 --> 00:40:50,145 Yes... 564 00:40:50,265 --> 00:40:54,148 My father himself says he's been neglecting you. 565 00:40:54,528 --> 00:40:55,605 Well... 566 00:40:55,725 --> 00:40:58,922 Not only is Sangju the closest military post to Seorabeol, 567 00:40:59,042 --> 00:41:01,521 but he has over three thousand elite troops under his command, 568 00:41:01,641 --> 00:41:02,936 so it could only be natural. 569 00:41:03,056 --> 00:41:06,490 I have learned that their forces now number in the five thousand. 570 00:41:06,610 --> 00:41:08,222 Really? 571 00:41:08,342 --> 00:41:11,159 With all those men under his command, 572 00:41:11,279 --> 00:41:14,688 he will have a lot on his plate. 573 00:41:15,772 --> 00:41:18,031 Tell me about it. 574 00:41:18,151 --> 00:41:19,929 Have a drink yourselves. 575 00:41:21,793 --> 00:41:26,543 Will you convey this message to your father? 576 00:41:38,724 --> 00:41:41,161 Here... let us have a drink. 577 00:42:27,432 --> 00:42:32,142 Hojae, Wangyun and Piltan are gathered at Lord Sejong's abode. 578 00:42:32,262 --> 00:42:35,057 While Bojong, Seokpum, Bakeui, Deokchung and Seonyeol Rang... 579 00:42:35,177 --> 00:42:37,297 are at Lord Seolwon's residence. 580 00:42:37,417 --> 00:42:41,930 So the two gathered all those Hwarang separately? 581 00:42:42,050 --> 00:42:45,825 Lord Sejong will be the most anxious of the two, by now. 582 00:42:45,945 --> 00:42:48,487 Should Lord Chunchu join Boryang in conjugal ties, 583 00:42:48,607 --> 00:42:50,896 how could Lord Sejong take it lying down? 584 00:42:51,016 --> 00:42:54,065 Still, would there possibly be dissension between them? 585 00:42:54,185 --> 00:42:57,460 They gathered Hwarang with close ties to their clan, 586 00:42:57,580 --> 00:43:01,080 so would they not be preparing for any upcoming conflict? 587 00:43:01,660 --> 00:43:04,528 The situation is developing in peculiar ways. 588 00:43:05,273 --> 00:43:06,732 Mishil... 589 00:43:07,936 --> 00:43:09,161 What? 590 00:43:09,281 --> 00:43:13,281 I thought this was merely a subterfuge by Mishil to divide us. 591 00:43:13,401 --> 00:43:18,130 Yes... Lord Yongchun has already engaged in parley with Lord Chunchu, 592 00:43:18,250 --> 00:43:21,113 and they might have already come to a conclusion. 593 00:43:21,525 --> 00:43:27,404 But, is the real conflict not between Lord Seolwon and Lord Sejong? 594 00:43:27,524 --> 00:43:30,362 Then, it cannot be... 595 00:43:30,482 --> 00:43:36,912 And, in this situation, Mishil quietly remains out of the picture. 596 00:43:39,537 --> 00:43:43,023 Mishil must have considered all possibilities before... 597 00:43:43,143 --> 00:43:46,995 she championed Lord Chunchu's candidacy, however... 598 00:43:47,115 --> 00:43:50,534 she is now refraining from any action, and is keeping quiet. 599 00:43:51,710 --> 00:43:56,189 Did Mishil abandon Lord Sejong? 600 00:43:56,309 --> 00:43:58,239 There is no way she would. 601 00:43:58,359 --> 00:44:00,780 As Sangdaedeung, he has control over the Council of Nobles, 602 00:44:00,900 --> 00:44:02,238 and should the need arise, 603 00:44:02,358 --> 00:44:04,984 he would have full rights in administering state affairs. 604 00:44:05,104 --> 00:44:08,470 Yes, not to mention the fact he could inherit the throne, 605 00:44:08,590 --> 00:44:10,507 should the royal family fail to bring forth a successor. 606 00:44:10,627 --> 00:44:14,056 Mishil would not abandon someone like him so easily. 607 00:44:14,176 --> 00:44:17,795 Also, if she had any intention to abandon him, 608 00:44:17,915 --> 00:44:20,365 she would have never acted with such negligence. 609 00:44:20,485 --> 00:44:23,594 She would have even considered murder. 610 00:44:25,329 --> 00:44:29,938 Hence, there is no such possibility. 611 00:44:32,610 --> 00:44:34,131 Then... 612 00:44:37,047 --> 00:44:38,357 Then, 613 00:44:40,955 --> 00:44:48,328 is the second possibility you mentioned really what... 614 00:44:50,737 --> 00:44:53,076 It cannot be. 615 00:44:53,196 --> 00:44:56,524 She could never... 616 00:45:28,619 --> 00:45:30,844 Are you out there? 617 00:45:34,182 --> 00:45:35,498 Yes. 618 00:45:36,872 --> 00:45:40,079 What time is it? 619 00:45:40,199 --> 00:45:41,836 The hour of the hare (5~7am). 620 00:45:41,956 --> 00:45:44,619 The morningtide shall soon be upon us. 621 00:45:44,739 --> 00:45:46,291 Right. 622 00:45:48,340 --> 00:45:49,735 Give me some water. 623 00:45:49,893 --> 00:45:50,939 Yes. 624 00:46:00,879 --> 00:46:04,337 But, seeking audience with Your Highness, 625 00:46:04,457 --> 00:46:07,316 Bidam Rang has been awaiting outside. 626 00:46:08,859 --> 00:46:10,359 Bidam?! 627 00:46:10,479 --> 00:46:12,625 Should I tell him to leave? 628 00:46:15,225 --> 00:46:16,429 Let him in. 629 00:46:16,549 --> 00:46:18,018 Yes. 630 00:46:32,558 --> 00:46:34,132 Say what?! 631 00:46:35,965 --> 00:46:40,284 Boryang... Boryang was abducted?! 632 00:46:40,404 --> 00:46:43,085 Suddenly, sinister figures... 633 00:46:43,205 --> 00:46:45,302 What were the guards doing? 634 00:46:45,422 --> 00:46:47,402 It all happened so fast, 635 00:46:47,522 --> 00:46:50,316 they took Milady away in a heartbeat... 636 00:46:54,269 --> 00:46:55,790 What is she saying? 637 00:46:55,910 --> 00:46:57,717 What happened to Boryang?! 638 00:46:57,837 --> 00:46:59,953 I have only heard it now myself. 639 00:47:00,696 --> 00:47:04,562 Sejong... Would this not be Lord Sejong's doing? 640 00:47:04,682 --> 00:47:06,886 You may leave us. 641 00:47:09,857 --> 00:47:11,970 Should Lord Chunchu and Boryang marry, 642 00:47:12,090 --> 00:47:14,167 Lord Sejong's position would be greatly affected, 643 00:47:14,287 --> 00:47:16,949 so would he not try to rid himself of all his quandaries at the source?! 644 00:47:17,069 --> 00:47:18,576 There is no way. 645 00:47:18,696 --> 00:47:21,069 Lord Sejong would never do something so heedless. 646 00:47:21,189 --> 00:47:23,476 Yes... Lord Sejong would not. 647 00:47:23,600 --> 00:47:25,808 But, have you forgotten Lord Hajong? 648 00:47:25,928 --> 00:47:29,716 He is more than capable of such feats. 649 00:48:11,374 --> 00:48:12,976 Milord... 650 00:48:15,125 --> 00:48:16,963 Milord! 651 00:48:37,412 --> 00:48:39,653 It must have terribly frightened you. 652 00:48:39,785 --> 00:48:42,537 It scared me to death. 653 00:48:42,657 --> 00:48:46,453 What on earth happened? 654 00:48:47,733 --> 00:48:52,132 You needn't worry anymore. 655 00:48:59,214 --> 00:49:01,523 Don't you worry. 656 00:49:02,199 --> 00:49:03,720 It is all over now. 657 00:49:03,840 --> 00:49:05,494 Milord... 658 00:49:05,614 --> 00:49:07,578 It's all right... 659 00:49:09,339 --> 00:49:11,086 Don't worry. 660 00:49:26,577 --> 00:49:29,121 I escorted him in. 661 00:49:41,493 --> 00:49:45,846 Seems like I made you wait. What brings you here? 662 00:49:50,070 --> 00:49:55,094 This subterfuge of yours shall not so easily succeed. 663 00:49:55,214 --> 00:49:59,395 Princess Deokman shall not contend with Lord Chunchu in any way. 664 00:49:59,515 --> 00:50:01,740 And should worst come to worst, 665 00:50:01,860 --> 00:50:05,610 she will eventually give up. 666 00:50:07,660 --> 00:50:11,083 She clamored for the throne firsthand. 667 00:50:11,203 --> 00:50:15,155 Her resourcefulness and acumen are second to none. 668 00:50:17,622 --> 00:50:19,461 Also, 669 00:50:20,305 --> 00:50:25,764 Lord Chunchu shall not so easily follow your wishes, either. 670 00:50:29,945 --> 00:50:35,469 So... what brought you here? 671 00:50:37,450 --> 00:50:43,984 You cannot continue remaining here in leisure as all this goes on. 672 00:50:46,607 --> 00:50:51,572 Why do you keep remaining here all day? 673 00:50:51,692 --> 00:50:55,298 Did she ask you to find out? 674 00:50:55,418 --> 00:51:01,467 For she could not understand my behavior at such a crucial juncture, 675 00:51:01,587 --> 00:51:04,405 did she ask you to find out? 676 00:51:04,847 --> 00:51:09,318 Ahh... Right. That would not be possible. 677 00:51:09,438 --> 00:51:13,001 Your own volition must have led you here. 678 00:51:19,717 --> 00:51:22,971 Tell me... Is that so? 679 00:51:23,091 --> 00:51:28,102 Why do you keep spending the day here in leisure? 680 00:51:32,276 --> 00:51:34,686 It's just... 681 00:51:34,806 --> 00:51:36,715 fatigue. 682 00:51:38,502 --> 00:51:40,238 What? 683 00:51:41,269 --> 00:51:45,730 Will you come with me somewhere? 684 00:52:12,745 --> 00:52:14,485 What is the matter? 685 00:52:14,605 --> 00:52:16,865 What is with those gazes? 686 00:52:16,985 --> 00:52:18,513 You will pardon me the insolence, 687 00:52:18,633 --> 00:52:21,196 but I must ask you something. 688 00:52:21,674 --> 00:52:23,280 Where is Boryang? 689 00:52:23,400 --> 00:52:24,701 What? 690 00:52:24,826 --> 00:52:26,727 Where is Boryang?! 691 00:52:27,231 --> 00:52:30,502 And why would you ask me about your daughter? 692 00:52:30,622 --> 00:52:33,107 Give me Boryang back! 693 00:52:38,492 --> 00:52:39,647 By any chance, 694 00:52:39,767 --> 00:52:41,802 did you not happen to see Boryang? 695 00:52:41,922 --> 00:52:43,661 What on earth are you talking about? 696 00:52:43,781 --> 00:52:45,668 Why are you looking for Boryang here? 697 00:52:45,788 --> 00:52:47,537 Stop acting like that. 698 00:52:47,657 --> 00:52:49,830 I could understand if you were market scoundrels... 699 00:52:49,950 --> 00:52:50,844 What? 700 00:52:50,964 --> 00:52:54,620 Market scoundrels?! How dare you... 701 00:52:56,126 --> 00:52:58,978 Repeat what you said. 702 00:52:59,098 --> 00:53:00,727 Give me Boryang back! 703 00:53:00,847 --> 00:53:03,205 Why are you asking that from me? 704 00:53:05,164 --> 00:53:08,143 I shall ask for the last time, give me Boryang back! 705 00:53:08,263 --> 00:53:10,566 Why would I know where Boryang is? 706 00:53:10,686 --> 00:53:12,341 Didn't you do it?! 707 00:53:12,461 --> 00:53:14,251 I did not. 708 00:53:14,371 --> 00:53:16,376 What are you saying? 709 00:53:16,496 --> 00:53:18,650 Lord Sejong and Lord Seolwon are arguing? 710 00:53:19,059 --> 00:53:22,715 From what I've heard, Boryang has disappeared. 711 00:53:23,472 --> 00:53:26,569 Boryang has disappeared?! 712 00:53:28,597 --> 00:53:34,329 If Lord Sejong did indeed abduct Boryang... 713 00:53:39,453 --> 00:53:42,726 To cope with Lord Chunchu's candidacy as successor, 714 00:53:42,846 --> 00:53:45,952 he might be trying to stop his marriage with Boryang. 715 00:53:46,072 --> 00:53:48,556 - There is no way. - That's not possible. 716 00:53:50,283 --> 00:53:51,614 Boryang... 717 00:53:52,206 --> 00:53:54,605 It cannot be... 718 00:53:54,725 --> 00:53:57,182 He could never do that to her... 719 00:53:57,302 --> 00:53:58,640 You're right. 720 00:53:58,760 --> 00:54:00,330 It's Lord Chunchu. 721 00:54:00,450 --> 00:54:02,523 What are you talking about? 722 00:54:02,971 --> 00:54:05,154 Lord Chunchu?! 723 00:54:35,982 --> 00:54:37,274 Say what? 724 00:54:37,394 --> 00:54:39,408 A conflict between Lord Seolwon and Lord Sejong?! 725 00:54:39,528 --> 00:54:42,134 Yes, as Lady Boryang seemingly disappeared, 726 00:54:42,254 --> 00:54:44,237 they started arguing. 727 00:54:45,820 --> 00:54:48,631 Boryang disappeared?! 728 00:54:49,116 --> 00:54:53,221 What on earth is going on? 729 00:54:53,341 --> 00:54:54,637 This won't do it. 730 00:54:54,757 --> 00:54:56,707 I will have to meet my sister. 731 00:54:56,827 --> 00:55:00,503 If asleep, I will wake her up; if stopped, I shall continue on. 732 00:55:00,623 --> 00:55:03,215 - Let us go. - Her Highness... 733 00:55:03,335 --> 00:55:05,701 departed for an excursion. 734 00:55:06,300 --> 00:55:07,525 What? 735 00:55:07,645 --> 00:55:09,380 Excursion?! 736 00:55:31,448 --> 00:55:36,383 How could you leave the capital without a carriage? 737 00:55:37,026 --> 00:55:39,328 Is it not enjoyable? 738 00:55:39,448 --> 00:55:41,286 Leaving all those formalities behind. 739 00:55:41,406 --> 00:55:43,350 How nice it is. 740 00:55:47,920 --> 00:55:51,258 But, protecting you is all the more arduous. 741 00:55:51,378 --> 00:55:53,920 I have you and Bidam by my side. 742 00:55:54,040 --> 00:55:56,244 Should even an entire army assault me, 743 00:55:56,364 --> 00:55:59,254 would they not still face a fierce battle? 744 00:56:00,807 --> 00:56:05,774 I did join you, but where are you headed? 745 00:56:07,958 --> 00:56:10,127 I'm fatigued. 746 00:56:12,637 --> 00:56:14,348 Hold my hand. 747 00:56:23,285 --> 00:56:24,886 Will you help me out? 748 00:56:25,006 --> 00:56:26,382 What? 749 00:57:38,626 --> 00:57:40,872 We must find Chunchu. 750 00:57:41,333 --> 00:57:44,566 {\a6}*Banwolseong: "Crescent Moon Palace" (used only from Joseon onwards) 751 00:57:41,333 --> 00:57:44,566 Alcheon, Wolya and Seolji will control His Majesty's quarters*, 752 00:57:44,686 --> 00:57:46,716 Jukbang and Godo the market, 753 00:57:47,037 --> 00:57:50,628 while Goksaheun, Daepung and Yanggil will check Lord Seolwon's abode. 754 00:57:51,999 --> 00:57:53,369 We must hasten. 755 00:57:53,479 --> 00:57:55,681 Did anything happen to Lord Chunchu? 756 00:57:55,848 --> 00:57:57,392 - Why... - For starters, 757 00:57:57,502 --> 00:57:58,953 just find him. 758 00:57:59,051 --> 00:58:00,748 You must... 759 00:58:00,902 --> 00:58:02,870 You must find him. 760 00:58:16,020 --> 00:58:18,112 Lord Chunchu, what brings you here? 761 00:58:18,305 --> 00:58:19,840 I seek audience with His Majesty. 762 00:58:19,960 --> 00:58:22,327 Yes, I shall pave the way. 763 00:58:53,526 --> 00:58:54,557 What? 764 00:58:54,677 --> 00:58:56,416 Chunchu? 765 00:58:56,536 --> 00:58:57,599 Is that true? 766 00:58:57,719 --> 00:59:00,948 Yes, they just entered the council hall together. 767 00:59:01,068 --> 00:59:03,448 Yes, seeking audience with His Majesty. 768 00:59:07,102 --> 00:59:11,056 What did you just say? 769 00:59:11,176 --> 00:59:15,659 Last night, I joined Lady Boryang in conjugal ties, 770 00:59:15,779 --> 00:59:18,638 and we spent our bridal night together. 771 00:59:20,878 --> 00:59:22,610 You... 772 00:59:22,730 --> 00:59:25,224 You married her?! 773 00:59:25,737 --> 00:59:27,812 Boryang? 774 00:59:32,313 --> 00:59:35,455 Seolwon, you knave... 775 00:59:37,671 --> 00:59:40,798 Seo... Seol... 776 00:59:40,918 --> 00:59:48,310 Hence, may you arrange quarters for Lady Boryang. 777 01:00:18,402 --> 01:00:19,796 You're right. 778 01:00:19,916 --> 01:00:21,694 It is Lord Chunchu. 779 01:00:21,834 --> 01:00:23,363 What are you talking about? 780 01:00:24,439 --> 01:00:26,640 Lord Chunchu?! 781 01:00:27,465 --> 01:00:32,655 Should Chunchu have done this all to create dissension... 782 01:00:32,775 --> 01:00:36,627 and build his own sphere of influence... 783 01:00:38,824 --> 01:00:46,530 A new political force... Chunchu, Lord Seolwon and Lord Yongchun's union? 784 01:00:46,650 --> 01:00:52,894 Do you even realize what just happened? 785 01:00:54,722 --> 01:00:57,574 And... 786 01:00:57,996 --> 01:01:02,051 do you realize what... 787 01:01:03,803 --> 01:01:05,663 is about to happen? 788 01:01:13,486 --> 01:01:15,588 And if... 789 01:01:15,708 --> 01:01:20,961 I was the one using Mishil?! 790 01:01:29,976 --> 01:01:31,624 Sister. 791 01:01:31,744 --> 01:01:34,492 Chunchu is not feeble at all. 792 01:01:35,244 --> 01:01:37,843 I feel it hard to believe it myself, 793 01:01:37,963 --> 01:01:41,098 and I still think it could never happen, but... 794 01:01:41,218 --> 01:01:42,343 What is it? 795 01:01:42,463 --> 01:01:43,589 Go ahead and tell me. 796 01:01:43,709 --> 01:01:47,978 The second... The second possibility... 797 01:01:51,773 --> 01:01:55,903 is that Mishil might have been used by Lord Chunchu. 798 01:01:59,730 --> 01:02:03,237 Chunchu is not just a child. 799 01:02:04,040 --> 01:02:07,267 How could she so disdainfully exploit... 800 01:02:07,387 --> 01:02:09,760 someone so young and unversed in politics? 801 01:02:09,880 --> 01:02:11,366 No. 802 01:02:11,486 --> 01:02:14,934 Chunchu's politics have started already. 808 01:02:36,784 --> 01:02:40,240 ~ On the Next Episode of ~ QUEEN ~*~ SEONDEOK 809 01:02:40,360 --> 01:02:42,334 Something terrible might happen. 810 01:02:42,579 --> 01:02:44,086 Tensions are about to explode. 811 01:02:44,206 --> 01:02:46,177 They captured my father?! 812 01:02:46,297 --> 01:02:48,353 Internal strife is what you mean? 813 01:02:48,473 --> 01:02:50,212 It was all Chunchu's subterfuge. 814 01:02:50,332 --> 01:02:52,446 Mishil was used by me. 815 01:02:52,566 --> 01:02:55,171 Something changed Mishil. 816 01:02:55,291 --> 01:02:57,368 Her Highness must solve this. 817 01:02:57,488 --> 01:02:59,565 I found where Lady Mishil is. 818 01:02:59,685 --> 01:03:01,482 Why are you on Deokman's side? 819 01:03:01,602 --> 01:03:02,707 Because I'm the one. 820 01:03:02,827 --> 01:03:04,144 So, is it because of devotion?! 821 01:03:04,264 --> 01:03:06,151 I trusted Mishil. 822 01:03:06,271 --> 01:03:08,411 I would happily trample on that kind of man. 823 01:03:08,531 --> 01:03:10,165 Did you come to surrender? 824 01:03:10,285 --> 01:03:11,817 Your surbterfuges have failed. 825 01:03:11,937 --> 01:03:15,176 Because of you and me, Mishil was awakened. 826 01:03:15,296 --> 01:03:18,197 How about you rid yourself of those unfeasible dreams? 827 01:03:18,317 --> 01:03:19,633 That cannot happen. 828 01:03:19,753 --> 01:03:21,392 And why is that? 829 01:03:22,148 --> 01:03:23,419 Because I'm the one. 830 01:03:23,539 --> 01:03:26,166 The dormant dragon has awakened. 831 01:03:26,286 --> 01:03:27,201 And that is me... 832 01:03:27,321 --> 01:03:28,426 Mishil. 833 01:03:28,546 --> 01:03:30,116 Mishil.