1 00:00:00,028 --> 00:00:05,001 Queen Seon Deok 2 00:00:00,028 --> 00:00:05,001 Episode 42 3 00:00:06,763 --> 00:00:11,273 Last night, I joined Lady Boryang in conjugal ties, 4 00:00:11,366 --> 00:00:13,782 and we spent our bridal night together. 5 00:00:17,746 --> 00:00:22,320 Should Chunchu have done this all to create dissension... 6 00:00:23,114 --> 00:00:25,886 and build his own sphere of influence... 7 00:00:27,506 --> 00:00:32,521 And if I was the one using Mishil? 8 00:00:34,318 --> 00:00:36,166 The second possibility... 9 00:00:37,274 --> 00:00:41,099 is that Mishil might have been used by Lord Chunchu. 10 00:00:42,660 --> 00:00:45,913 Chunchu is not just a child. 11 00:00:46,777 --> 00:00:49,649 How could she so disdainfully exploit... 12 00:00:50,229 --> 00:00:52,207 someone so young and unversed in politics? 13 00:00:52,674 --> 00:00:53,846 No. 14 00:00:54,173 --> 00:00:58,294 Chunchu's politics have started already. 15 00:01:01,334 --> 00:01:02,812 Say what? 16 00:01:03,125 --> 00:01:06,605 So, what did Lord Chunchu do? 17 00:01:06,698 --> 00:01:11,924 He is with Lady Boryang, meeting His Majesty at the council hall. 18 00:01:12,631 --> 00:01:16,827 He confessed that they already completed the nuptial ceremony. 19 00:01:16,903 --> 00:01:18,631 Nuptial?! 20 00:01:26,613 --> 00:01:28,574 ~ Episode 42 ~ 21 00:01:44,181 --> 00:01:45,815 Do you understand, then? 22 00:01:46,058 --> 00:01:49,125 Mishil was used by me. 23 00:01:49,239 --> 00:01:50,603 Yes, however... 24 00:01:50,674 --> 00:01:53,456 And why was she exploited with such ease? 25 00:01:53,854 --> 00:01:56,809 Because, even knowing, she could do nothing to stop it. 26 00:01:56,937 --> 00:02:00,830 Because you already subjected them to utmost anxiety and suspicion, 27 00:02:00,987 --> 00:02:04,887 feelings which force people to move on? 28 00:02:05,135 --> 00:02:06,102 Yes. 29 00:02:06,201 --> 00:02:09,508 Such was my plan from the very beginning. 30 00:02:10,021 --> 00:02:14,898 Unlike Mishil's tentative to mobilize Hwarang and other troops, 31 00:02:15,367 --> 00:02:21,335 or your astronomic calculations and mendacious omens, 32 00:02:21,605 --> 00:02:24,464 I do not engage in such involute artifices. 33 00:02:26,212 --> 00:02:31,724 This tongue of mine is my only subject and ally. 34 00:02:33,858 --> 00:02:36,399 All which remains for you is witnessing... 35 00:02:36,584 --> 00:02:40,779 how this uniform parade of ants is derailed by a single utterance of mine. 36 00:02:40,949 --> 00:02:43,379 Right, things did indeed follow your plans. 37 00:02:43,464 --> 00:02:47,946 But are you really confident that you considered all possibilities? 38 00:02:48,451 --> 00:02:49,803 I certainly am. 39 00:02:49,893 --> 00:02:52,671 - But, should you fail? - There will be... 40 00:02:52,923 --> 00:02:54,277 no failure. 41 00:02:54,391 --> 00:02:57,508 Still, should it end in failure, 42 00:02:58,287 --> 00:03:00,345 I shall extend you my hands, 43 00:03:00,876 --> 00:03:02,747 so take them. 44 00:03:06,213 --> 00:03:08,160 Will you promise? 45 00:03:09,097 --> 00:03:11,733 Yes, I do. 46 00:03:12,450 --> 00:03:14,620 If I fail, that is. 47 00:03:29,994 --> 00:03:31,315 Boryang! 48 00:03:34,058 --> 00:03:35,549 Father. 49 00:03:36,368 --> 00:03:38,576 What on earth happened? 50 00:03:57,149 --> 00:03:58,513 Father-in-law. 51 00:04:00,147 --> 00:04:01,888 Allow me to pay my respects. 52 00:04:06,548 --> 00:04:10,285 Our juvenile fervor... well, caused all this. 53 00:04:12,012 --> 00:04:15,713 I trust you will leniently accord us your understanding. 54 00:04:33,321 --> 00:04:34,031 What? 55 00:04:34,278 --> 00:04:36,130 "We" abducted Boryang?! 56 00:04:36,224 --> 00:04:39,530 Why don't you say we forced this marriage upon her as well? 57 00:04:39,608 --> 00:04:42,526 It was a misunderstanding, Lord Hajong, Your Excellency. 58 00:04:42,869 --> 00:04:45,384 We really knew nothing about this. 59 00:04:46,264 --> 00:04:50,000 I am well aware of your covenant with Her Highness. 60 00:04:50,107 --> 00:04:54,682 I even tried to avoid any meeting between the two, and sent him back... 61 00:04:54,767 --> 00:04:56,939 It was Lord Chunchu who abducted her, and concocted all this. 62 00:04:57,020 --> 00:04:59,488 We are just as befuddled as you are. 63 00:04:59,722 --> 00:05:01,331 You must trust us. 64 00:05:01,431 --> 00:05:05,834 If we don't trust each other, we will only fall for Lord Chunchu's subterfuges. 65 00:05:06,788 --> 00:05:08,067 Were you in my shoes, 66 00:05:08,860 --> 00:05:10,780 would you be able to trust those words? 67 00:05:35,832 --> 00:05:38,539 - Ehh... - Uncle, what is all this? 68 00:05:38,625 --> 00:05:40,996 What on earth is happening? 69 00:05:41,075 --> 00:05:42,837 Where is Her Highness? 70 00:05:42,929 --> 00:05:46,402 Will you abate that frenzy of yours? 71 00:05:46,488 --> 00:05:49,127 I am looking for her myself! 72 00:05:49,221 --> 00:05:51,666 Would you be able to remain calm? 73 00:05:51,746 --> 00:05:52,932 We are already facing calamity, 74 00:05:53,003 --> 00:05:54,724 and my mother is nowhere to be seen. 75 00:05:55,711 --> 00:06:02,318 I know myself that you decided not to let Lord Chunchu marry Boryang. 76 00:06:02,517 --> 00:06:04,291 But what can you do? 77 00:06:05,017 --> 00:06:08,015 When someone is as heedless as Lord Chunchu is. 78 00:06:08,086 --> 00:06:11,853 And you believe that? Seolwon, that knave is behind all this! 79 00:06:11,965 --> 00:06:15,175 Think Lord Seolwon would concoct such subterfuges? 80 00:06:16,139 --> 00:06:19,848 He sure would not... yes! 81 00:06:22,555 --> 00:06:27,506 So, don't let this enrage you, and calm down. 82 00:06:28,102 --> 00:06:32,166 I shall meet with Lord Chunchu myself. 83 00:06:37,956 --> 00:06:42,993 We are wandering in darkness, from now on. 84 00:06:43,083 --> 00:06:45,303 I will have to summon Hwarang and trainees, 85 00:06:45,672 --> 00:06:48,358 and keep track of Lord Seolwon's movements. 86 00:06:48,670 --> 00:06:52,748 And I also must meet Piltan Rang. 87 00:06:57,080 --> 00:06:58,315 What? 88 00:06:58,589 --> 00:07:00,006 Does it make any sense? 89 00:07:00,120 --> 00:07:02,116 Her Highness left on an excursion? 90 00:07:02,257 --> 00:07:03,260 Yes. 91 00:07:03,508 --> 00:07:06,798 She only took Lord Chilsuk and a few other men, and just departed. 92 00:07:07,309 --> 00:07:10,421 With Lord Sejong and Hajong Hyungnim feeling so anxious... 93 00:07:10,663 --> 00:07:12,264 It's serious. 94 00:07:12,874 --> 00:07:15,003 Gather all trainees and find her. 95 00:07:15,078 --> 00:07:16,280 It is of utmost urgency that you do. 96 00:07:16,498 --> 00:07:17,620 Yes. 97 00:07:18,132 --> 00:07:19,652 Wait. 98 00:07:20,461 --> 00:07:21,698 No. 99 00:07:22,011 --> 00:07:25,648 Seokpum, Deokchung and Bakeui, you remain here and await my orders. 100 00:07:25,875 --> 00:07:27,777 - Yes. - Yes. 101 00:07:28,700 --> 00:07:31,300 You take the trainees and find Her Highness. 102 00:07:31,442 --> 00:07:33,661 Yes! It shall be done. 103 00:07:41,116 --> 00:07:43,426 Did you find my sister's whereabouts? 104 00:07:43,533 --> 00:07:44,850 Not yet. 105 00:07:46,833 --> 00:07:51,096 I did placate Sejong Hyungnim and Hajong... 106 00:07:51,224 --> 00:07:54,264 How could she leave on an excursion at this juncture? 107 00:07:54,802 --> 00:07:56,732 Why could it be? 108 00:07:58,244 --> 00:08:01,396 She must have been sweltered by doubt, 109 00:08:01,505 --> 00:08:03,769 enough to reminisce on her past. 110 00:08:06,168 --> 00:08:10,260 I am deeply concerned about this all. 111 00:08:16,620 --> 00:08:19,333 Chunchu has done it again. 112 00:08:19,475 --> 00:08:23,852 How can we explain all this? 113 00:08:24,377 --> 00:08:29,237 I am sure this was not a case of Mishil exploiting Lord Chunchu. 114 00:08:29,777 --> 00:08:32,913 On the contrary, Lord Chunchu used Lady Mishil. 115 00:08:33,794 --> 00:08:35,499 Lord Chunchu?! 116 00:08:35,869 --> 00:08:36,963 Yes. 117 00:08:37,460 --> 00:08:39,165 Did you not witness it yourselves? 118 00:08:39,265 --> 00:08:41,907 This marriage was the perfect opportunity... 119 00:08:41,964 --> 00:08:44,735 to create dissension between Lord Sejong and Lord Seolwon. 120 00:08:46,688 --> 00:08:50,526 But, there is no way Her Highness would be so easily deceived. 121 00:08:50,674 --> 00:08:51,768 Yes. 122 00:08:52,109 --> 00:08:55,639 And her leaving on an excursion at this juncture is suspicious. 123 00:08:56,912 --> 00:08:58,262 Right. 124 00:08:58,546 --> 00:09:03,638 I keep feeling this is not how Mishil would react. 125 00:09:16,329 --> 00:09:20,241 Chunchu might be enjoying his triumph at the moment, but... 126 00:09:20,369 --> 00:09:22,018 Yes, you're right. 127 00:09:22,116 --> 00:09:26,011 There is no way Mishil would not have predicted his stratagem. 128 00:09:26,104 --> 00:09:27,072 Yes. 129 00:09:27,165 --> 00:09:30,045 No matter what, Mishil's foremost concern... 130 00:09:30,130 --> 00:09:32,251 is always maintaining unity amongst her ranks. 131 00:09:32,349 --> 00:09:36,793 But, at this juncture, she left on an excursion. 132 00:09:38,850 --> 00:09:40,348 Anyhow, 133 00:09:40,597 --> 00:09:42,696 should Mishil's forces be afflicted by dissension, 134 00:09:42,810 --> 00:09:44,955 would it not prove to be advantageous for us? 135 00:09:46,006 --> 00:09:50,859 All we need is a way to turn all this in our favor. 136 00:09:50,987 --> 00:09:55,235 Do not let anxiety sway you. 137 00:09:55,388 --> 00:09:56,556 No. 138 00:09:56,650 --> 00:09:58,884 What is concerning me is exactly that. 139 00:10:02,851 --> 00:10:04,230 Mishil. 140 00:10:05,096 --> 00:10:07,030 Mishil was used?! 141 00:10:08,567 --> 00:10:12,018 And Chunchu married someone he should never have. 142 00:10:12,387 --> 00:10:17,871 And as a result, Lord Seolwon and His Excellency are in conflict. 143 00:10:19,207 --> 00:10:20,299 Yes. 144 00:10:20,393 --> 00:10:22,811 She would never allow it to happen. 145 00:10:25,143 --> 00:10:27,558 That is what makes me anxious. 146 00:10:28,426 --> 00:10:32,929 What could Mishil be feeling about this all? 147 00:10:51,205 --> 00:10:54,458 If Mishil did indeed disappear without trace, 148 00:10:54,586 --> 00:10:56,192 His Excellency the Sangdaedeung, Lord Seolwon... 149 00:10:56,291 --> 00:10:58,540 and Lord Misaeng will be after her. 150 00:10:59,517 --> 00:11:02,358 All we need is to trail their movements. 151 00:11:02,545 --> 00:11:06,323 I shall take Yanggil and follow the Sangdaedeung. 152 00:11:06,862 --> 00:11:08,154 Fine. 153 00:11:09,022 --> 00:11:10,640 - Godo. - Yes? 154 00:11:10,750 --> 00:11:13,547 You will follow Lord Misaeng. Goksaheun and Daepung, 155 00:11:13,671 --> 00:11:15,129 you trail Lord Seolwon. 156 00:11:15,257 --> 00:11:16,181 Yes. 157 00:11:16,280 --> 00:11:21,140 Commence immediately, and report any development at once. 158 00:11:21,310 --> 00:11:23,200 - Is that clear? - Yes. 159 00:11:30,608 --> 00:11:32,324 Wait... wait. 160 00:11:32,482 --> 00:11:33,961 Where is Jukbang Hyungnim? 161 00:11:34,074 --> 00:11:37,399 Ohh... He heard of Lord Chunchu's marriage, 162 00:11:37,470 --> 00:11:39,118 and just left in a frenzy. 163 00:11:39,627 --> 00:11:42,294 Right... I have not seen him since. 164 00:11:43,186 --> 00:11:44,627 Ehh... Whatever. 165 00:11:44,740 --> 00:11:46,057 Give it your best. 166 00:11:51,333 --> 00:11:52,768 What's this? 167 00:11:53,075 --> 00:11:55,310 Did he go prancing about by himself? 168 00:11:58,393 --> 00:11:59,572 Ahh... right, Lord Misaeng. 169 00:11:59,686 --> 00:12:01,349 Let him in. 170 00:12:10,872 --> 00:12:12,372 Daenangdu! 171 00:12:12,889 --> 00:12:14,227 Come on in. 172 00:12:15,056 --> 00:12:16,614 It is all thanks to you. 173 00:12:16,728 --> 00:12:20,564 Were it not for you, how could I ever have schemed all this? 174 00:12:21,062 --> 00:12:22,000 What? 175 00:12:22,468 --> 00:12:23,642 What are you waiting for? 176 00:12:23,729 --> 00:12:26,118 Serve some tea to the Daenangdu at once! 177 00:12:26,224 --> 00:12:27,505 - Ahh... I... - Yes. 178 00:12:27,581 --> 00:12:29,144 It's not that. 179 00:12:31,109 --> 00:12:32,952 Lord Chunchu, 180 00:12:33,045 --> 00:12:34,960 you cannot act like that. 181 00:12:35,074 --> 00:12:36,138 Have a seat. 182 00:12:36,266 --> 00:12:38,224 Sit down and let us talk. 183 00:12:44,395 --> 00:12:48,601 Let me know what people are saying about my latest actions. 184 00:12:48,715 --> 00:12:49,865 What? 185 00:12:52,962 --> 00:12:58,749 This is not what brought me here today. 186 00:13:00,575 --> 00:13:04,547 Do not importune Her Highness Princess Deokman, 187 00:13:04,689 --> 00:13:06,479 - and... - You have... 188 00:13:06,707 --> 00:13:09,362 quite a talent for discerning parlance. 189 00:13:10,341 --> 00:13:14,211 It was what you told me which led me to that stratagem. 190 00:13:15,122 --> 00:13:16,658 Wh...What?! 191 00:13:16,829 --> 00:13:18,973 Aigoo... You really... 192 00:13:19,078 --> 00:13:23,932 Are you trying to turn me into some kind of spy? 193 00:13:26,067 --> 00:13:31,512 Since we're here, why don't you join my cause? 194 00:13:32,367 --> 00:13:33,742 What? 195 00:13:51,649 --> 00:13:53,273 Again with that tongue of mine. 196 00:13:53,385 --> 00:13:55,050 Again... 197 00:14:05,256 --> 00:14:08,169 Lord Chunchu sure is a peculiar fellow. 198 00:14:08,694 --> 00:14:13,442 He even gets you to say what you really don't want to. 199 00:14:13,980 --> 00:14:16,125 Look at this... 200 00:14:16,310 --> 00:14:18,700 - Keep an eye on the premises. - Yes. 201 00:14:26,206 --> 00:14:27,605 Lord Chunchu, are you there? 202 00:14:27,732 --> 00:14:30,232 I must meet you immediately. 203 00:14:33,726 --> 00:14:37,507 Why is Lord Misaeng going there? 204 00:14:37,701 --> 00:14:39,307 Tell me about it. 205 00:14:39,814 --> 00:14:41,779 You... You scared me to death, sh... 206 00:14:41,873 --> 00:14:43,025 What are you doing here? 207 00:14:43,121 --> 00:14:44,564 And how about you? 208 00:14:44,663 --> 00:14:46,874 Everyone is out looking for Lady Mishil. 209 00:14:46,967 --> 00:14:48,168 Mishil? 210 00:14:48,267 --> 00:14:49,588 They're looking for Lady Mishil? 211 00:14:49,684 --> 00:14:50,414 Yes. 212 00:14:50,530 --> 00:14:53,255 So, that's why I'm trailing Lord Misaeng. 213 00:14:53,667 --> 00:14:55,288 I'm in charge of that. 214 00:14:57,783 --> 00:14:59,075 Yes... 215 00:14:59,188 --> 00:15:02,902 Lord Chunchu, I certainly understand. 216 00:15:03,784 --> 00:15:07,392 Your youthly fervor... Yes?! 217 00:15:07,808 --> 00:15:10,980 You and Boryang... Uh?! 218 00:15:13,672 --> 00:15:16,215 I can certainly understand how you wished for that, 219 00:15:16,286 --> 00:15:20,215 but if you turn it into action, 220 00:15:20,351 --> 00:15:23,440 you'll create quandaries for many people. 221 00:15:27,085 --> 00:15:32,257 It is a rather complex matter so I cannot divulge anything more. 222 00:15:32,343 --> 00:15:37,981 You are well aware of how our situation is progressing. 223 00:15:38,748 --> 00:15:39,804 Uh?! 224 00:15:39,882 --> 00:15:46,965 Hence, you must also know where this all will lead, I trust? 225 00:15:48,869 --> 00:15:49,898 What? 226 00:15:51,384 --> 00:15:57,545 My mother Princess Cheonmyeong was slain by Daenambo's hands. 227 00:16:00,693 --> 00:16:06,937 But I accorded him benevolence, and I spared him. 228 00:16:08,696 --> 00:16:11,541 Lo...Lord Chunchu! 229 00:16:12,384 --> 00:16:18,201 Then... How are you going to requite for that? 230 00:16:37,055 --> 00:16:38,835 I told you I'm in charge of trailing him. 231 00:16:38,926 --> 00:16:40,616 Ahh... you dolt, listen. 232 00:16:40,720 --> 00:16:42,283 Lord Misaeng and Daenambo, 233 00:16:42,369 --> 00:16:44,031 Daenambo and the White Tigers Guild. 234 00:16:44,145 --> 00:16:47,009 That is where things will lead anyway. 235 00:16:47,100 --> 00:16:48,523 You know someone from that guild? 236 00:16:48,601 --> 00:16:49,374 And then, what? 237 00:16:49,445 --> 00:16:51,229 Ahh... I ought to... 238 00:16:51,334 --> 00:16:56,357 All the Gaya descendants from Amnyangju chosen as trainees... 239 00:16:56,454 --> 00:16:57,051 Uh?! 240 00:16:57,193 --> 00:17:00,276 They are all part of the ten Hwarang guilds, you dolt. 241 00:17:01,072 --> 00:17:02,702 Right! 242 00:17:03,857 --> 00:17:04,752 - Hey. - Uh? 243 00:17:04,809 --> 00:17:09,568 This Daenangdu of yours is taking care of it. 244 00:17:10,114 --> 00:17:11,839 Don't worry, 245 00:17:12,152 --> 00:17:14,013 and follow me, you dolt. 246 00:17:32,176 --> 00:17:34,526 Where is Daenambo? 247 00:17:35,401 --> 00:17:37,211 This is trouble. 248 00:17:37,306 --> 00:17:38,975 - Let's go. - Yes. 249 00:17:43,325 --> 00:17:44,822 So, 250 00:17:44,940 --> 00:17:47,869 what did your father say about my message? 251 00:17:47,963 --> 00:17:51,221 That, no matter what, he shall support Your Excellency. 252 00:17:51,377 --> 00:17:52,905 Never you worry. 253 00:17:53,017 --> 00:17:57,828 Then, go back to your father once more. 254 00:17:58,160 --> 00:18:01,048 I must confer with him on something. 255 00:18:08,422 --> 00:18:11,248 So, are you going to leave now? 256 00:18:11,362 --> 00:18:13,565 Yes. But... 257 00:18:14,899 --> 00:18:17,939 Something serious might happen in Seorabeol. 258 00:18:28,317 --> 00:18:31,346 - You were here? - Ohh... It's you. 259 00:18:31,955 --> 00:18:35,180 If you'll excuse me, I have things to tend to. 260 00:18:38,206 --> 00:18:39,998 Go ahead. 261 00:19:05,642 --> 00:19:09,180 Chunchu was behind this all. 262 00:19:10,317 --> 00:19:12,647 He used us all! 263 00:19:13,741 --> 00:19:14,963 Used?! 264 00:19:15,105 --> 00:19:17,251 This... How could this... 265 00:19:17,379 --> 00:19:20,771 How could this escape me? 266 00:19:23,861 --> 00:19:27,953 If my sister does not hasten back, we will be in serious trouble. 267 00:19:28,081 --> 00:19:34,166 But, she quietly left with Chilsuk Rang and a few servants. 268 00:19:35,603 --> 00:19:37,732 Where on earth is she? 269 00:19:37,832 --> 00:19:40,332 How can we find her? 270 00:19:42,052 --> 00:19:43,941 According to one of her servants, 271 00:19:44,368 --> 00:19:47,721 her deportment has been quite peculiar for some time. 272 00:19:48,474 --> 00:19:49,922 Peculiar?! 273 00:19:50,334 --> 00:19:56,004 She did not seem indisposed, but kept sleeping. 274 00:20:01,374 --> 00:20:04,473 She must have been sweltered by doubt, 275 00:20:04,685 --> 00:20:06,927 enough to reminisce on her past. 276 00:20:07,377 --> 00:20:10,296 Right... It's there! 277 00:20:10,590 --> 00:20:11,683 What? 278 00:20:11,792 --> 00:20:15,276 {\a6}*King Jinheung's mother 279 00:20:11,792 --> 00:20:15,276 Even when Queen Mother Jiso* sent her away from the palace, 280 00:20:15,376 --> 00:20:17,180 it was there that she made her decision to return. 281 00:20:17,322 --> 00:20:19,354 And when King Jinji was dethroned, 282 00:20:19,824 --> 00:20:22,269 she was there as well. 283 00:20:26,276 --> 00:20:29,785 Indeed. It's there! 284 00:20:54,348 --> 00:20:56,408 Let's go meet Her Highness right now. 285 00:21:02,921 --> 00:21:04,228 Your Highness. 286 00:21:06,232 --> 00:21:08,697 What is making you so anxious? 287 00:21:09,393 --> 00:21:12,817 I had faith in Mishil. 288 00:21:13,215 --> 00:21:14,224 What? 289 00:21:14,721 --> 00:21:18,827 That is because she was the foe I could trust the most. 290 00:21:20,886 --> 00:21:23,453 When I inveigled her with the eclipse, 291 00:21:23,609 --> 00:21:26,408 the reason my stratagem could come into fruition... 292 00:21:26,844 --> 00:21:29,370 was because I could fully trust Mishil would react that way. 293 00:21:29,483 --> 00:21:34,692 Yes, you knew she would see through all that. 294 00:21:35,893 --> 00:21:40,200 But now, I have lost all my confidence in her. 295 00:21:40,778 --> 00:21:43,610 Seeing her so heedlessly neglect the situation, 296 00:21:43,979 --> 00:21:46,437 or not being able to control Chunchu, 297 00:21:46,721 --> 00:21:48,448 it did not feel like the Mishil I knew. 298 00:21:48,546 --> 00:21:50,572 And neither is it possible. 299 00:21:55,796 --> 00:22:00,419 Something must have changed her. 300 00:22:42,178 --> 00:22:43,926 This is the place. 301 00:22:46,779 --> 00:22:48,479 Is it not wonderful? 302 00:22:49,919 --> 00:22:52,685 I always came here when I felt afflicted by concern. 303 00:22:53,708 --> 00:22:56,038 Afflicted by concern... 304 00:22:58,122 --> 00:23:03,142 After what happened in Seorabeol, how could it be otherwise? 305 00:23:23,190 --> 00:23:24,277 Your Highness! 306 00:23:24,369 --> 00:23:25,748 Your Highness. 307 00:23:28,050 --> 00:23:32,085 Daenangdu Jukbang has learned Lady Mishil's whereabouts. 308 00:23:32,909 --> 00:23:34,046 Where is she? 309 00:23:35,708 --> 00:23:37,661 In Hanun Valley, Mount Oji, 310 00:23:37,754 --> 00:23:39,423 at the Gaonjeong. 311 00:23:41,280 --> 00:23:43,829 We must depart immediately. 312 00:23:50,701 --> 00:23:55,590 Did my master really weep because training was too arduous? 313 00:23:56,111 --> 00:23:57,205 And is that all?! 314 00:23:57,731 --> 00:24:01,131 One day, to spite his martial arts tutor Lord Geochilbu, 315 00:24:01,238 --> 00:24:03,338 he even set a snake free. 316 00:24:03,684 --> 00:24:04,792 Is that true? 317 00:24:04,892 --> 00:24:06,597 My master?! 318 00:24:10,779 --> 00:24:13,140 For His Majesty cherished me, 319 00:24:13,211 --> 00:24:15,228 Lord Geochilbu could never treat me with disdain, 320 00:24:15,598 --> 00:24:18,332 and as for Lord Seolwon, whenever he could spare a moment, 321 00:24:18,501 --> 00:24:21,494 he would take his Hwarang and go on excursions. 322 00:24:24,767 --> 00:24:29,456 He was even given a moniker, as the "man above the clouds." 323 00:24:31,445 --> 00:24:33,363 And my master? 324 00:24:35,608 --> 00:24:37,299 Hogukseon... 325 00:24:38,255 --> 00:24:40,757 the righteous man protecting our country. 326 00:24:43,400 --> 00:24:45,146 And how about you? 327 00:24:48,146 --> 00:24:52,167 He said that the three of us would conquer creation, 328 00:24:52,266 --> 00:24:54,987 and accorded us leniency no matter what, 329 00:24:55,868 --> 00:24:57,360 His Majesty King Jinheung. 330 00:24:57,530 --> 00:24:59,179 What about yours? 331 00:24:59,505 --> 00:25:02,191 What was your moniker? 332 00:25:05,189 --> 00:25:06,567 {\a6}*Gyeong (Downfall), Guk (Country) 333 00:25:05,189 --> 00:25:06,567 Gyeonguk*... 334 00:25:06,666 --> 00:25:08,332 {\a6}*Ji (Creating/Causing) Saek (Beauty) 335 00:25:06,666 --> 00:25:08,332 Jisaek*. 336 00:25:09,593 --> 00:25:12,061 If it's Gyeonguk Jisaek, 337 00:25:12,236 --> 00:25:16,220 does it not mean a beauty so wondrous, it can lead a country to its downfall? 338 00:25:17,907 --> 00:25:19,952 Whenever Hwarang wanted to scorn at me, 339 00:25:20,095 --> 00:25:23,161 they said my beauty would one day cause this country's downfall, 340 00:25:23,279 --> 00:25:27,675 and it was an admonition directed at His Majesty. 341 00:25:30,838 --> 00:25:32,592 You did not like it? 342 00:25:35,823 --> 00:25:37,825 I did not like it?! 343 00:25:44,552 --> 00:25:46,707 Was it from there on in? 344 00:25:50,025 --> 00:25:51,399 The moment... 345 00:25:52,086 --> 00:25:57,063 when a wretched dream called "Queen" started populating my thoughts. 346 00:26:12,833 --> 00:26:16,008 Wretched... dream?! 347 00:26:21,202 --> 00:26:23,331 When Piltan Rang came out of Lord Sejong's abode, 348 00:26:23,425 --> 00:26:25,892 he said trouble was awaiting Seorabeol. 349 00:26:26,068 --> 00:26:28,622 And then he left to meet his father? 350 00:26:28,800 --> 00:26:29,667 Yes. 351 00:26:29,776 --> 00:26:31,977 If he went to meet his father, Lord Jujin, 352 00:26:32,073 --> 00:26:34,013 then that would be the battalion in Sangju, 353 00:26:34,084 --> 00:26:35,572 the closest to the capital. 354 00:26:35,679 --> 00:26:39,402 Yes, he commands over five thousand elite troops. 355 00:26:40,546 --> 00:26:45,686 Is Lord Sejong really preparing for an internal conflict here in Seorabeol? 356 00:26:48,068 --> 00:26:51,622 Is there no way to solve this misunderstanding? 357 00:26:52,073 --> 00:26:55,054 How could he react that way? 358 00:26:57,412 --> 00:26:58,691 Considering the situation, 359 00:26:58,774 --> 00:27:00,789 should we not push for Lord Chunchu's candidacy, 360 00:27:00,872 --> 00:27:03,763 and worry about our clan's own benefits?! 361 00:27:05,931 --> 00:27:09,260 And if not that, should we not at least begin the hostilities? 362 00:27:09,473 --> 00:27:12,328 {\a6}*Changwon **Miryang, both South Gyeongsang 363 00:27:09,473 --> 00:27:12,328 Let us at least mobilize troops from Hwesan* and Chuhwa County**. 364 00:27:12,635 --> 00:27:14,319 It is too late already. 365 00:27:14,828 --> 00:27:17,530 Is the battalion in Sangju not the closest to the capital? 366 00:27:17,641 --> 00:27:20,168 It would be all over before they would get here. 367 00:27:20,605 --> 00:27:23,686 Then, using troops from the Board of Military Affairs? 368 00:27:24,255 --> 00:27:25,866 That is out of the question. 369 00:27:25,984 --> 00:27:29,322 Doing that would turn me into the ringleader of an uprising. 370 00:27:29,447 --> 00:27:30,917 Then, what can we do? 371 00:27:31,091 --> 00:27:33,164 Her Highness must come back and solve this. 372 00:27:33,255 --> 00:27:37,464 Until she makes her return, all we can is plan our way to salvation. 373 00:27:37,875 --> 00:27:39,984 And that would be... 374 00:27:43,787 --> 00:27:45,268 Father! 375 00:27:47,573 --> 00:27:49,800 We cannot spare a moment! 376 00:27:51,175 --> 00:27:54,054 Summon Deokchung, Bakeui and all trainees under their command. 377 00:27:54,207 --> 00:27:56,329 Father, Father! 378 00:27:56,921 --> 00:27:58,014 Father. 379 00:27:58,213 --> 00:28:01,930 Deokchung and Bakeui's men are gathered at Lord Seolwon's abode! 380 00:28:02,653 --> 00:28:03,696 Say what? 381 00:28:03,826 --> 00:28:06,444 If they learned about Piltan Rang meeting his father, 382 00:28:06,575 --> 00:28:09,040 then they might strike first! 383 00:28:09,623 --> 00:28:11,319 When is Lord Jujin expected? 384 00:28:11,431 --> 00:28:14,174 Even if he hastens, it will at least take a day. 385 00:28:16,062 --> 00:28:17,940 We must at least protect our abode, 386 00:28:18,034 --> 00:28:19,461 so let us deploy all our men. 387 00:28:19,576 --> 00:28:22,169 At least until Piltan Rang brings Lord Jujin's men. 388 00:28:23,686 --> 00:28:24,936 But, Father. 389 00:28:25,013 --> 00:28:29,114 Are not Lord Seolwon's troops from the Board of Military Affairs even stronger? 390 00:28:30,583 --> 00:28:34,102 He will not be able to mobilize those men as he pleases. 391 00:28:34,863 --> 00:28:38,344 His mobilizing those troops would signify a coup d'etat. 392 00:28:38,415 --> 00:28:40,760 How can you be sure he will not? 393 00:28:40,863 --> 00:28:41,807 This won't do it. 394 00:28:41,890 --> 00:28:43,596 I will summon all our men. 395 00:28:43,727 --> 00:28:45,492 What happened with Chunchu? 396 00:28:46,157 --> 00:28:48,010 We are still looking for him, 397 00:28:48,146 --> 00:28:49,962 but we have no idea where he might be. 398 00:28:50,057 --> 00:28:52,048 I will order them to hasten and find him. 399 00:29:00,701 --> 00:29:04,385 Can we really do so? 400 00:29:05,132 --> 00:29:07,028 How can we... 401 00:29:08,106 --> 00:29:09,859 Is he not the Sangdaedeung?! 402 00:29:10,807 --> 00:29:15,716 Did you not say you would entrust your lives to our clan? 403 00:29:15,808 --> 00:29:18,907 However, our lives are at stake here. 404 00:29:25,696 --> 00:29:27,319 I will do it. 405 00:29:33,324 --> 00:29:35,267 Seokpum Rang... 406 00:29:38,989 --> 00:29:41,073 My gratitude. 407 00:29:44,308 --> 00:29:45,828 I will do it as well. 408 00:29:46,208 --> 00:29:47,135 Fine. 409 00:29:47,226 --> 00:29:48,557 Let us do it together. 410 00:29:49,679 --> 00:29:51,303 I am in. 411 00:30:08,459 --> 00:30:12,088 We will immediately head for our abode, and protect it. 412 00:30:12,230 --> 00:30:14,183 - Is that understood? - Yes. 413 00:30:16,366 --> 00:30:17,112 Lord Hajong. 414 00:30:17,207 --> 00:30:18,427 Lord Hajong! 415 00:30:19,114 --> 00:30:21,460 Lord Hajong, this is serious. 416 00:30:29,472 --> 00:30:31,309 You knaves! 417 00:30:35,870 --> 00:30:37,503 It is not to harm Your Excellency. 418 00:30:37,681 --> 00:30:40,785 But it's because you could not trust us that we are here. 419 00:30:44,469 --> 00:30:48,309 All we ask from you is to remain with us for a moment. 420 00:30:50,027 --> 00:30:54,383 And you believe you will survive this affront? 421 00:30:55,805 --> 00:30:57,677 Escort him out. 422 00:31:06,508 --> 00:31:10,281 Then, are you telling me they captured my father? 423 00:31:10,361 --> 00:31:11,867 Yes, likely so. 424 00:31:11,950 --> 00:31:14,604 We must immediately rescue His Excellency. 425 00:31:14,734 --> 00:31:17,023 We first need reinforcements. 426 00:31:22,829 --> 00:31:27,189 Bojong... Seokpum, Deokchung, Bakeui. 427 00:31:27,612 --> 00:31:28,895 Seonyeol. 428 00:31:30,575 --> 00:31:33,774 Was Lord Seolwon there as well? 429 00:31:34,058 --> 00:31:36,913 No, I did not see him. 430 00:31:40,142 --> 00:31:41,404 Is that so? 431 00:31:42,854 --> 00:31:45,556 So Lord Seolwon is all by himself now. 432 00:32:16,226 --> 00:32:17,707 Bojong Rang! 433 00:32:21,072 --> 00:32:22,172 Bojong Rang. 434 00:32:22,313 --> 00:32:23,705 Lord Seolwon... 435 00:32:24,082 --> 00:32:25,309 Lord Seolwon! 436 00:32:25,402 --> 00:32:26,712 My father?! 437 00:32:27,317 --> 00:32:29,141 What happened to him? 438 00:32:40,382 --> 00:32:45,382 I sure knew you would one day do this, 439 00:32:45,951 --> 00:32:48,249 but how dare you... uh?! 440 00:32:48,740 --> 00:32:51,489 Really... This is so preposterous... 441 00:32:51,595 --> 00:32:55,422 Did this not happen because Lord Sejong could not believe us? 442 00:32:55,778 --> 00:33:00,932 With Her Highness's absence, we should exercise the utmost prudence. 443 00:33:01,086 --> 00:33:02,357 Prudence?! 444 00:33:03,186 --> 00:33:06,657 The same prudence which led you to capture my father? 445 00:33:06,752 --> 00:33:09,175 It was the only way to defend ourselves. 446 00:33:09,288 --> 00:33:14,193 Had we not done so, were you not mobilizing troops to strike us? 447 00:33:16,351 --> 00:33:18,434 So this is like the dirty slandering the unclean... 448 00:33:18,493 --> 00:33:19,453 Uh?! 449 00:33:19,607 --> 00:33:21,124 Lord Hajong! 450 00:33:21,574 --> 00:33:24,557 We were all used by Chunchu! 451 00:33:25,579 --> 00:33:28,800 You really must be past your prime?! 452 00:33:28,910 --> 00:33:30,532 If you want to concoct such absurd drivel, 453 00:33:30,592 --> 00:33:32,630 at least make it a little more believable. 454 00:33:32,919 --> 00:33:35,035 That moppet did it? Uh?! 455 00:33:36,072 --> 00:33:38,239 That moppet... 456 00:33:41,396 --> 00:33:43,783 I know all too well that you were behind this! 457 00:33:45,110 --> 00:33:47,896 Can't you see how Her Highness changed? 458 00:33:47,989 --> 00:33:48,913 My mother? 459 00:33:49,150 --> 00:33:50,536 Changed what? 460 00:33:50,910 --> 00:33:53,108 Why, do you believe she is the kind of specimen... 461 00:33:53,238 --> 00:33:56,488 who would deal with quandaries in this way? 462 00:34:15,776 --> 00:34:19,532 It is indeed going as you planned, but... 463 00:34:19,758 --> 00:34:21,141 But what? 464 00:34:21,184 --> 00:34:25,912 The two mobilized their troops and everyone is in tumult out there. 465 00:34:26,144 --> 00:34:29,974 But, what is with that expression of yours? 466 00:34:30,176 --> 00:34:31,349 Did it not go as we wished for? 467 00:34:31,420 --> 00:34:32,806 Yes... 468 00:34:33,506 --> 00:34:38,150 Still... Not even budging... Aigoo... 469 00:34:38,529 --> 00:34:40,211 You mean Mishil? 470 00:34:40,607 --> 00:34:41,621 Yes. 471 00:34:41,787 --> 00:34:43,505 There is no movement at all. 472 00:34:43,576 --> 00:34:47,482 Not reacting to this only suggests that she's giving Lord Seolwon support. 473 00:34:47,752 --> 00:34:49,532 There is no alternative. 474 00:34:49,745 --> 00:34:52,245 Yes... I suppose so. 475 00:34:54,034 --> 00:34:57,423 After Her Highness Princess Deokman clamored for the throne, 476 00:34:57,506 --> 00:35:00,479 any alternative besides you vanished. 477 00:35:01,858 --> 00:35:06,261 They all overestimated Mishil. 478 00:35:06,427 --> 00:35:08,560 Or you might be underestimating her. 479 00:35:08,846 --> 00:35:10,479 A fair estimate is all it will take. 480 00:35:10,681 --> 00:35:13,867 As a power figure only trying to reap personal benefits. 481 00:35:16,686 --> 00:35:19,589 But, where is Bidam? 482 00:35:19,683 --> 00:35:21,733 He misses all this amusement?! 483 00:35:23,926 --> 00:35:28,094 Wretched... dream. 484 00:35:31,921 --> 00:35:35,262 In retrospect, it was indeed so. 485 00:35:36,582 --> 00:35:39,350 This woman had nowhere to go. 486 00:35:40,662 --> 00:35:42,594 What is a queen? 487 00:35:43,397 --> 00:35:45,023 What is a queen... 488 00:35:45,959 --> 00:35:48,269 If not one man's consort. 489 00:35:48,423 --> 00:35:50,745 What is so special about it? 490 00:35:56,831 --> 00:35:58,857 Swimming against the current of time, 491 00:35:59,520 --> 00:36:01,475 abandoning one's flesh and blood. 492 00:36:04,085 --> 00:36:08,736 I did, without hesitation, all for the sake of becoming Queen. 493 00:36:12,516 --> 00:36:14,281 I admire you. 494 00:36:15,075 --> 00:36:16,663 Is that so? 495 00:36:19,690 --> 00:36:23,114 So that was your dream, back then? 496 00:36:23,237 --> 00:36:24,453 It was. 497 00:36:24,560 --> 00:36:26,136 Wretched as it may be. 498 00:36:27,688 --> 00:36:31,100 Wretched or wondrous, 499 00:36:33,841 --> 00:36:36,140 that is what dreams are made of. 500 00:36:36,250 --> 00:36:40,654 They seduce you into abandoning everything on their path. 501 00:36:44,054 --> 00:36:48,540 I am grateful for your understanding. 502 00:36:53,675 --> 00:36:55,944 But, why do you keep aiding Deokman's cause? 503 00:36:56,194 --> 00:36:58,268 It does not suit you. 504 00:37:01,522 --> 00:37:04,603 I am like a duck. 505 00:37:06,202 --> 00:37:07,340 Duck?! 506 00:37:09,659 --> 00:37:16,791 After escaping the egg, ducks follow the first one they see at all cost. 507 00:37:28,368 --> 00:37:29,619 Lord Chilsuk. 508 00:37:29,785 --> 00:37:31,941 Her Highness said you must wait. 509 00:37:32,445 --> 00:37:33,695 It is urgent. 510 00:37:33,802 --> 00:37:35,471 Back in Seorabeol, Lord Sejong and Lord Seolwon... 511 00:37:35,542 --> 00:37:37,283 When Her Highness acts that way, 512 00:37:37,544 --> 00:37:39,199 there is nothing anyone can do. 513 00:37:39,273 --> 00:37:41,291 - But... - Ohh Ohh! 514 00:37:45,198 --> 00:37:50,303 So was Princess Deokman the very first person you saw? 515 00:37:55,291 --> 00:37:58,123 Without even knowing her identity, 516 00:37:58,538 --> 00:38:01,212 you wanted to help her. 517 00:38:02,361 --> 00:38:06,745 You were sincere. 518 00:38:08,949 --> 00:38:11,378 I could not do it, 519 00:38:13,829 --> 00:38:15,731 but Princess Deokman... 520 00:38:17,484 --> 00:38:20,198 brought compassion out of you. 521 00:38:27,105 --> 00:38:29,309 You must be in love with her. 522 00:38:32,828 --> 00:38:34,890 Is that what it means? 523 00:38:36,857 --> 00:38:38,184 But... 524 00:38:38,894 --> 00:38:40,848 it has very little charm. 525 00:38:43,598 --> 00:38:47,293 Men clinging onto women out of mere devotion, that is. 526 00:38:51,902 --> 00:38:54,946 It makes me want to trample upon their lifeless bodies. 527 00:38:58,016 --> 00:39:01,865 Then, should it not just be devotion, 528 00:39:02,043 --> 00:39:05,527 but the chance of fulfilling my own dreams as well? 529 00:39:14,240 --> 00:39:18,025 To achieve the unification of the Three Kingdoms, 530 00:39:18,795 --> 00:39:20,903 my master devoted his entire life... 531 00:39:20,950 --> 00:39:23,557 to the completion of a book about their geography. 532 00:39:26,164 --> 00:39:31,057 It seems you have no interest in such matters, 533 00:39:31,365 --> 00:39:35,068 whereas Her Highness is deeply intrigued. 534 00:39:36,786 --> 00:39:39,902 Her Highness will gain me, and achieve such grandiose aspirations, 535 00:39:40,092 --> 00:39:43,326 while I will gain her, and long lasting fame. 536 00:39:45,344 --> 00:39:46,337 Ahh! 537 00:39:47,747 --> 00:39:50,508 My master told me that anyone responsible for such feats... 538 00:39:51,112 --> 00:39:54,098 will be consigned to millennia of long-lasting fame. 539 00:39:57,534 --> 00:39:58,865 If it's this much, 540 00:39:59,049 --> 00:40:01,620 would you not define it as a wondrous dream? 541 00:40:04,827 --> 00:40:07,200 If a man foments such aspirations, 542 00:40:07,366 --> 00:40:10,162 then would not any woman be charmed by that? 543 00:40:13,116 --> 00:40:21,082 So, how about you abandon those wretched dreams of yours? 544 00:40:27,191 --> 00:40:28,364 Why? 545 00:40:33,045 --> 00:40:34,952 Because I was the one. 546 00:40:47,627 --> 00:40:49,547 I think I will not. 547 00:40:53,124 --> 00:40:55,053 Why is that? 548 00:40:57,162 --> 00:40:58,963 Because I am the one. 549 00:41:00,740 --> 00:41:05,039 Did you not acknowledge yourself it is but a wretched vagary? 550 00:41:06,804 --> 00:41:08,357 I did. 551 00:41:10,689 --> 00:41:13,688 But acknowledging them as such does not imply... 552 00:41:14,613 --> 00:41:18,054 I will abandon my aspirations. 553 00:41:21,632 --> 00:41:23,943 I made a new start. 554 00:41:26,728 --> 00:41:32,859 That is what I, Mishil, am all about. 555 00:41:57,910 --> 00:41:59,704 Their movements are perplexing. 556 00:41:59,813 --> 00:42:01,456 Perplexing?! 557 00:42:01,562 --> 00:42:05,560 Both Lord Sejong and Lord Seolwon's forces are frantically on the move. 558 00:42:06,231 --> 00:42:07,870 What else did you say? 559 00:42:08,462 --> 00:42:11,282 Piltan Rang suddenly visited his father. 560 00:42:11,448 --> 00:42:13,225 If it's Piltan... 561 00:42:13,770 --> 00:42:17,412 Does that not mean the son of Lord Jujin, the commander from Sangju? 562 00:42:17,525 --> 00:42:19,220 Yes, Sire. 563 00:42:20,453 --> 00:42:24,697 What on earth is happening? 564 00:42:25,173 --> 00:42:26,926 And where is Deokman? 565 00:42:27,040 --> 00:42:31,014 Saying she had something to verify at all cost, 566 00:42:31,133 --> 00:42:32,792 she went to meet Lady Mishil. 567 00:42:32,886 --> 00:42:36,411 What? Did you not say Mishil is not here? 568 00:42:36,526 --> 00:42:38,845 Should anything happen to her, what... 569 00:42:39,410 --> 00:42:40,737 - Sire. - Sire! 570 00:42:40,856 --> 00:42:43,747 Sire, are you all right? 571 00:42:43,865 --> 00:42:45,299 Summon the physician at once. 572 00:42:45,476 --> 00:42:45,927 Yes. 573 00:42:45,986 --> 00:42:47,325 No! 574 00:42:47,526 --> 00:42:48,794 No... 575 00:42:51,203 --> 00:42:52,903 There is no need. 576 00:42:53,541 --> 00:42:54,797 Sire! 577 00:42:55,567 --> 00:42:57,416 Don't we all know what malady this is? 578 00:42:57,522 --> 00:42:59,252 Just let it be. 579 00:42:59,489 --> 00:43:02,131 It is not the time to divulge something like this. 580 00:43:17,877 --> 00:43:20,403 Did I not tell you to wait? 581 00:43:21,765 --> 00:43:25,217 How long have I been away, to be subjected to such commotion? 582 00:43:25,841 --> 00:43:27,417 It's not that... 583 00:43:28,187 --> 00:43:30,047 Her Highness is here. 584 00:43:33,564 --> 00:43:34,973 Your Highness. 585 00:43:43,623 --> 00:43:47,393 What brings you here? 586 00:44:08,191 --> 00:44:09,868 How do you explain this? 587 00:44:11,509 --> 00:44:13,997 If suspicion is what is behind that question, I shan't answer. 588 00:44:14,800 --> 00:44:16,971 Then, let us call it curiosity. 589 00:44:17,567 --> 00:44:19,104 What happened? 590 00:44:20,516 --> 00:44:23,274 I came to let Her Highness know that she was used by Lord Chunchu... 591 00:44:23,393 --> 00:44:25,506 And she suddenly wanted you to join her excursion? 592 00:44:29,866 --> 00:44:31,869 I had no reason not to follow her. 593 00:44:34,677 --> 00:44:37,473 But, what are you doing here? 594 00:44:38,542 --> 00:44:40,166 Even escorting Her Highness. 595 00:44:41,528 --> 00:44:43,554 Her Highness is feeling anxious. 596 00:44:45,651 --> 00:44:46,765 About? 597 00:44:47,000 --> 00:44:48,827 About Mishil's unusual behavior. 598 00:44:51,915 --> 00:44:56,321 So a mere excursion was all she needed to understand that? 599 00:44:57,392 --> 00:45:03,321 Then, are you telling me that something changed just as she suspected? 600 00:45:07,509 --> 00:45:08,729 Seems so. 601 00:45:10,258 --> 00:45:12,011 Seems so?! 602 00:45:14,770 --> 00:45:16,028 Your Highness. 603 00:45:16,277 --> 00:45:18,187 Do not act in this manner. 604 00:45:19,395 --> 00:45:20,355 What? 605 00:45:21,232 --> 00:45:23,684 After concocting a subterfuge only you could devise, 606 00:45:24,028 --> 00:45:28,093 how could you defy everyone's expectations this way? 607 00:45:30,884 --> 00:45:33,143 What are you talking about? 608 00:45:34,144 --> 00:45:37,159 Do you even realize how much effort... 609 00:45:37,505 --> 00:45:41,842 I put in trying to think like you, and act in accordance? 610 00:45:44,443 --> 00:45:45,838 And?! 611 00:45:46,688 --> 00:45:51,169 You are the foe I can trust more than anyone I know. 612 00:45:53,604 --> 00:45:58,174 But... Why do you suddenly display such ambiguous behavior? 613 00:46:01,565 --> 00:46:06,219 You tried to think and behave like me?! 614 00:46:07,676 --> 00:46:08,766 Yes. 615 00:46:10,988 --> 00:46:17,019 Then, you must be well aware of why I am behaving this way. 616 00:46:18,263 --> 00:46:19,673 That is what... 617 00:46:20,787 --> 00:46:22,891 is making me anxious. 618 00:46:27,714 --> 00:46:30,486 Does not my anxiety seem sincere to you? 619 00:46:34,022 --> 00:46:36,279 Did Lord Sejong join Her Highness's cause... 620 00:46:36,338 --> 00:46:40,088 for he could not compete with her prestige and riches? 621 00:46:42,037 --> 00:46:43,650 That is obviously not the case. 622 00:46:44,395 --> 00:46:46,919 Would it not be because he had full confidence... 623 00:46:47,073 --> 00:46:50,183 in her abilities and keen discernment? 624 00:46:53,579 --> 00:46:56,375 And would such specimen let Chunchu exploit her? 625 00:46:56,742 --> 00:46:59,764 Could my gab ever manage to sway her? 626 00:47:04,494 --> 00:47:09,111 Her Highness is experiencing a change of heart as we speak. 627 00:47:12,552 --> 00:47:16,017 A new resolution might be dominating her thoughts. 628 00:47:19,903 --> 00:47:21,507 She can't be... 629 00:47:23,773 --> 00:47:29,199 You have blessed me with many a fascinating question. 630 00:47:29,672 --> 00:47:33,259 I shall accept them once again. 631 00:47:35,131 --> 00:47:39,207 Are you considering yourself debased? 632 00:47:43,447 --> 00:47:44,430 Yes... 633 00:47:45,544 --> 00:47:50,283 Enough to no longer cope with it anymore? 634 00:47:51,680 --> 00:47:52,854 Yes. 635 00:47:54,735 --> 00:47:55,951 Hence, 636 00:47:57,171 --> 00:47:59,624 is this what lies behind this new resolve of yours? 637 00:48:00,051 --> 00:48:01,259 Yes. 638 00:48:06,591 --> 00:48:08,276 Are you really... 639 00:48:10,670 --> 00:48:13,035 going to do that? 640 00:48:13,336 --> 00:48:17,672 I might be on the losing end, and witness your triumph. 641 00:48:17,802 --> 00:48:18,857 However... 642 00:48:20,539 --> 00:48:22,661 Do not ask me to hand you victory on a silver platter. 643 00:48:22,732 --> 00:48:24,877 That would be much too presumptuous. 644 00:48:27,069 --> 00:48:31,725 If my manifold assets and troops are what you wanted from me, 645 00:48:31,891 --> 00:48:33,574 I suppose I might give that to you. 646 00:48:33,692 --> 00:48:34,920 But... 647 00:48:37,230 --> 00:48:41,436 what I possess that you don't is the legacy of our time. 648 00:48:44,315 --> 00:48:46,401 If gaining that legacy is what you wish for, 649 00:48:46,732 --> 00:48:49,907 how could you avoid any confrontation with me first? 650 00:48:50,452 --> 00:48:53,686 You may lose everything that you gained so far. 651 00:48:54,255 --> 00:48:56,471 I had nothing on me, 652 00:48:56,613 --> 00:48:59,445 but is not Your Highness in a much different position? 653 00:48:59,934 --> 00:49:00,914 Yes. 654 00:49:01,161 --> 00:49:05,438 And that is why I came all the way here. 655 00:49:05,604 --> 00:49:06,753 Because... 656 00:49:08,139 --> 00:49:10,604 I needed to rediscover my true intents. 657 00:49:18,056 --> 00:49:20,739 Both in body and mind, 658 00:49:20,833 --> 00:49:23,420 I shall use all at my disposal to contend with you. 659 00:49:25,498 --> 00:49:27,867 To gain all under heaven. 660 00:49:36,019 --> 00:49:40,237 Did Lord Seolwon truly tell you that? 661 00:49:40,675 --> 00:49:42,584 Yes, Your Excellency. 662 00:49:42,894 --> 00:49:45,370 We are not merely asking for your trust. 663 00:49:46,129 --> 00:49:52,148 My father wants to openly discuss Her Highness's change of heart. 664 00:49:53,885 --> 00:49:56,705 And why did he not say it himself all this time? 665 00:49:57,463 --> 00:49:58,885 Is it... 666 00:49:59,797 --> 00:50:02,119 Is it not a monumental occurrence? 667 00:50:35,484 --> 00:50:37,306 Did you find out? 668 00:50:39,645 --> 00:50:43,384 Mishil is already convinced. 669 00:50:45,060 --> 00:50:48,894 Does that mean she will take that path? 670 00:50:50,019 --> 00:50:53,780 We must immediately return to Seorabeol. 671 00:51:05,272 --> 00:51:08,922 Lord Chunchu joined Lady Boryang in conjugal ties. 672 00:51:22,133 --> 00:51:23,910 ~ Misaeng ~ 673 00:51:28,181 --> 00:51:30,284 Hasten and prepare the horses. 674 00:51:30,569 --> 00:51:31,873 Yes. 675 00:51:40,827 --> 00:51:43,437 I will head back to Seorabeol. 676 00:51:44,385 --> 00:51:45,789 Yes. 677 00:52:06,351 --> 00:52:07,524 During your absence, 678 00:52:07,630 --> 00:52:11,154 a momentous conflict between Lord Seolwon and Lord Sejong occurred. 679 00:52:13,077 --> 00:52:14,325 Momentous?! 680 00:52:14,420 --> 00:52:16,988 They respectively summoned all the men in their factions, 681 00:52:17,088 --> 00:52:19,053 and tensions are about to explode. 682 00:52:20,333 --> 00:52:21,885 Chunchu?! 683 00:52:22,637 --> 00:52:25,678 I sent some trainees to find him, 684 00:52:25,794 --> 00:52:27,785 but we still don't know where he is. 685 00:52:28,630 --> 00:52:30,114 Lady Boryang? 686 00:52:30,217 --> 00:52:33,701 She is at her quarters, but Lord Chunchu is not there. 687 00:52:34,432 --> 00:52:36,604 We looked everywhere for him, 688 00:52:36,817 --> 00:52:38,262 but there are no traces. 689 00:52:39,413 --> 00:52:41,806 Then, there is only one place left. 690 00:52:42,901 --> 00:52:44,081 You know where? 691 00:52:45,029 --> 00:52:48,690 Ahh... Milord, when I traveled to the dunes of Yeoheon (Egypt), 692 00:52:48,808 --> 00:52:49,946 I wondered why people were so dark, 693 00:52:50,017 --> 00:52:51,770 you could only see their teeth when they laughed. 694 00:52:51,853 --> 00:52:55,176 Those teeth moving up and down was all I'd see... 695 00:52:55,875 --> 00:52:59,003 I'd spend entire days laughing. 696 00:53:00,521 --> 00:53:01,942 Aigoo... 697 00:53:02,049 --> 00:53:04,655 Sometimes, I do reminisce... 698 00:53:09,973 --> 00:53:11,288 Ohh Ohh! 699 00:53:11,377 --> 00:53:12,788 Who is there? 700 00:53:36,357 --> 00:53:38,069 This is the Yeomjong I mentioned, 701 00:53:38,181 --> 00:53:40,053 who helped us during the crops crisis. 702 00:53:40,166 --> 00:53:41,243 Is that true? 703 00:53:41,338 --> 00:53:44,964 Aigoo... What is Your Highness doing in such squalid... 704 00:53:45,118 --> 00:53:47,297 Seeing you in person is just... 705 00:53:47,404 --> 00:53:49,245 Keep quiet. 706 00:53:53,641 --> 00:53:55,193 Leave us alone. 707 00:53:55,287 --> 00:53:57,148 I need to speak with Chunchu. 708 00:54:56,149 --> 00:54:58,270 Did you come here to surrender? 709 00:55:00,805 --> 00:55:02,701 Should you join forces with me, 710 00:55:02,808 --> 00:55:05,224 I will give you the opportunity to aid me in the court. 711 00:55:05,816 --> 00:55:11,255 I have the utmost esteem for your temperament and capabilities. 712 00:55:13,397 --> 00:55:14,854 I am grateful. 713 00:55:17,473 --> 00:55:20,778 First, I will have to extend my apologies. 714 00:55:23,261 --> 00:55:25,746 Regarding my considering you too young for the task, 715 00:55:25,852 --> 00:55:30,497 and not being suitable for the throne. 716 00:55:34,430 --> 00:55:35,569 Also, 717 00:55:36,054 --> 00:55:39,707 I certainly must acknowledge your remarkable skills. 718 00:55:42,637 --> 00:55:44,517 Compared to my boorish and banal deportment, 719 00:55:44,624 --> 00:55:50,643 you displayed penetrating insight on the human psyche. 720 00:56:05,096 --> 00:56:07,039 May you accord us your trust. 721 00:56:09,954 --> 00:56:14,232 If you refuse to trust me, accord your confidence to Her Highness. 722 00:56:15,001 --> 00:56:18,070 You are well aware that she would never deal with matters this way. 723 00:56:20,076 --> 00:56:21,387 Indeed... 724 00:56:22,104 --> 00:56:26,979 Her Highness would have certainly slain me with her own hands. 725 00:56:27,225 --> 00:56:28,425 Yes. 726 00:56:29,222 --> 00:56:31,982 I might abound with ambitions myself, 727 00:56:32,089 --> 00:56:37,454 but I am not so heedless to concoct all this without her consent. 728 00:56:39,942 --> 00:56:43,058 So have faith in us. 729 00:56:43,913 --> 00:56:47,992 For that to happen, did we not go too far already? 730 00:56:48,960 --> 00:56:53,739 We abducted and pointed our blades at each other. 731 00:56:58,490 --> 00:57:01,151 I shall be the first to accord you trust. 732 00:57:05,253 --> 00:57:08,168 Bojong, drop your sword. 733 00:57:11,858 --> 00:57:15,074 Drop it to the ground. Now! 734 00:57:44,225 --> 00:57:48,774 Drop all your weapons, and await outside the premises. 735 00:58:19,682 --> 00:58:23,640 Drop your weapons as well, and leave. 736 00:58:55,583 --> 00:58:59,528 But, all your plans ended in failure. 737 00:59:00,903 --> 00:59:02,420 Failure?! 738 00:59:02,787 --> 00:59:04,779 You overlooked something. 739 00:59:05,010 --> 00:59:07,067 I had full understanding of the situation, 740 00:59:07,404 --> 00:59:10,070 and thought of every single possibility. 741 00:59:12,579 --> 00:59:14,946 With you clamoring for succession, 742 00:59:15,054 --> 00:59:18,224 there was no alternative to you, 743 00:59:18,698 --> 00:59:20,893 except me, naturally. 744 00:59:22,690 --> 00:59:24,219 There is one. 745 00:59:29,077 --> 00:59:30,393 Mishil. 746 00:59:54,311 --> 00:59:57,913 If what you told Bojong to convey is the truth... 747 00:59:58,553 --> 01:00:00,226 It is. 748 01:00:01,220 --> 01:00:05,060 Then... My mother could not possibly... 749 01:00:05,350 --> 01:00:06,659 By herself?! 750 01:00:09,724 --> 01:00:11,019 Your Highness! 751 01:00:29,519 --> 01:00:32,623 That is unfeasible. 752 01:00:32,754 --> 01:00:35,704 It makes no sense! 753 01:00:36,163 --> 01:00:40,499 What you and I did was remarkable indeed. 754 01:00:40,685 --> 01:00:43,224 My clamoring for the throne as a woman, 755 01:00:44,077 --> 01:00:47,229 or your claims that the bone rank system is a barbaric facade. 756 01:00:48,304 --> 01:00:53,821 What you and I did... was awakening Mishil. 757 01:00:56,099 --> 01:00:58,012 The long dormant dragon... 758 01:00:58,991 --> 01:01:00,666 has awakened. 759 01:01:09,000 --> 01:01:12,477 So now you must join forces with me. 760 01:01:12,853 --> 01:01:16,920 I shall take care of Mishil. 761 01:01:43,853 --> 01:01:45,115 Yes... 762 01:01:46,430 --> 01:01:50,446 I will do it firsthand. 769 01:02:29,109 --> 01:02:32,308 ~ On the Next Episode of ~ QUEEN ~*~ SEONDEOK 770 01:02:32,900 --> 01:02:36,392 If you are acknowledging that, then let Mishil take over. 771 01:02:36,588 --> 01:02:39,346 - What Mishil decided... - She is either out of her mind... 772 01:02:39,440 --> 01:02:41,537 It will only encumber our nation's development. 773 01:02:41,620 --> 01:02:46,265 Of course, we shan't allow such jubilant event to be celebrated this way. 774 01:02:46,531 --> 01:02:50,318 Not to mention, you will become our successor! 775 01:02:50,448 --> 01:02:52,099 The nobles would be confused. 776 01:02:52,193 --> 01:02:54,343 To do what? 777 01:02:54,516 --> 01:02:56,294 Are the preparatives going well? 778 01:02:56,418 --> 01:02:59,366 Right... It's that. 779 01:03:00,368 --> 01:03:04,777 They sure are of no use... all of them. 780 01:03:04,860 --> 01:03:06,278 What is that supposed to mean? 781 01:03:06,390 --> 01:03:07,978 The Council of Nobles did what? 782 01:03:08,074 --> 01:03:11,023 Anything for Her Highness's sake will also benefit our country. 783 01:03:11,129 --> 01:03:13,640 I cannot believe that. 784 01:03:13,845 --> 01:03:15,205 Then... 785 01:03:15,324 --> 01:03:17,030 Murder, and changing the final injunctions?! 786 01:03:17,101 --> 01:03:20,110 How could Mishil crumble this way? 787 01:03:20,312 --> 01:03:21,878 It makes no sense.