"To be able to lie down together like this, it's really great, right?" "Yes, it's good." "Hyeong Seon, don't you feel that this is going a bit too far?" "You... what are you referring to?" "Don't tell me that you're afraid that I, before the marriage..." "Could it be..." "that you don't trust me?" "I believe without a doubt that you'll hold fast to your duties without wavering." "But I can't trust what is within Your Highness as the urges of a man have been hidden away for so long." "But, how can I sleep under these circumstances?" "Then, can we come to a simple agreement?" "Agreement?" "What agreement?" "No matter what..." "absolutely... definitely don't give in to your instincts." "Don't touch a strand of agassi's hair." "(Agassi - young lady)" "You're really becoming more and more outrageous!" "Hyeong Seon sir," "His Majesty and I have already been separated for 8 years." "Think about all those days we were apart." "Really wishing not to be apart and thinking of him every second, every minute." "Please," "At the very least, here in the pitch black night, let me see His Majesty." "I will cautiously advise you, please look into each other's eyes as much as you want, but keep to yourselves." "He has attended to me for almost 20 years, but instead he listened to you." "I will follow his damned instructions." "He can rest assured that I won't touch a strand of your hair." "Are you serious?" "Of course." "A real man will not go back on his word." "Absolutely." "For daring to touch your hand without permission, will you chase me out?" "Impossible." "Will you punish me?" "How can I?" "Your Majesty, it was not you who touched me." "The palace maid has disappeared." "I'm not sure if His Majesty has become suspicious, but it's said that she was moved to another palace." "We couldn't find any trace of her." "Not only that." "Except for the few who have served His Majesty since he was the Crown Prince," "His Majesty has replaced all his palace maids in the past few days." "He replaced all his palace maids?" "Yes, Your Majesty." "This is what I heard." "Something is definitely being hidden in the King's Quarters." "What?" "Just what is His Majesty hiding?" "Your Excellency, you shouldn't be running." "I'm sorry, Mother." "I just wanted to hurry and tell the good news to mother." "I've felt your feelings of happiness myself, but you should be extra careful." "The physician has said so repeatedly." "Yes, Mother." "From this day on, I will be more careful." "Have you been well these days, Your Excellency?" "Yes." "But, who are you?" "I'm an official from the Royal Investigation Bureau, Hong Gyu Tae." "Is that so?" "You have the appearance of bravery which is well suited to your position." "You must be loyal to His Majesty." "Yes, I will follow your command." "The matter I asked you to inquire about, is there any news?" "Yes, according to your command, though rather difficult, I managed to track down the former investigator." "However, there was nothing useful." " Is that so?" " But..." "What is it?" "Before the former King issued an order to stop the investigation into the death of the Crown Princess, he frequently visited the Crystal Palace." "The Crystal Palace..." "Wasn't the Crystal Palace the place where Princess Min Hwa lived?" "Yes." "The former King always showed great favor towards the Princess." "This isn't surprising at all, but I keep feeling that it's a bit strange." "How?" "What is it?" "The former King visited the Crystal Palace many times, and without another selection process, the current queen was directly appointed as the Crown Princess." "This just feels a little..." "So, I was anticipating what you would ask next..." "I discreetly found a palace maid who had been working at the Crystal Palace at that time to investigate further." "She said that the Great Queen Dowager was also a frequent visitor at the Crystal Palace." "The Great Queen Dowager?" "That's correct." "Ah, right." "I've found out about the spell that you previously asked me to investigate." "There's no need to report on that any more," "I've already heard it from the Celestial Hall's Head Shaman." "If it's like that then I'll take my leave." "Wait." "Since you have investigated it, just tell me." "It's not much." "A normal spell will typically use a straw doll, but on occasions a human being can replace the doll for the spell." "Replace a straw doll with a person?" "Yes, Your Majesty." "If a person with a strong desire is used in place of a straw doll, then the effectiveness of the spell is intensified." "Just what exactly are you trying to hide?" "I'm trying to hide what you're looking for." "It's all for Your Majesty." "Let me say it more clearly." "It's to protect Your Majesty and those people that you cherish." "The former king had a reason to bury this matter." "You have that same reason." "Before the former King issued an order to stop the investigation into the death of the Crown Princess, he frequently visited the Crystal Palace." "If the former King wanted to conceal the truth, he must have had a good reason." "Your Majesty." "She said that the Great Queen Dowager was also a frequent visitor at the Crystal Palace." "Your Majesty." "It's fine." "You may leave now." "Yes." "Why..." "Why would Princess Min Hwa...?" "Did you say pregnant?" "Yes, Your Majesty." "We've just been to the Royal Physician and confirmed that the Princess is pregnant." "I couldn't be happier." "Recently the palace has been filled with a gloomy atmosphere." "Now at long last I hear joyous news." "Recently the Princess hasn't been feeling well." "She has been staying in bed, so I was becoming very worried." "Now it seems like it was due to morning sickness." "You did well, Princess." "You did really well." "But Mother, may I please excuse myself and return home first?" "Why do you want to go now?" "Are you feeling unwell?" "No, that's not it." "It's just that I want to give the good news to my husband as soon as possible." "The Queen Dowager will be disappointed." "You haven't been to the palace in so long." "You should spend more time with your mother." "It's not necessary." "It's said that a married daughter belongs to her husband's family." "Just let the Princess leave first." "You can stay and chat with me some more before you leave." "Let's do that, Mother." "Then, I'll be leaving now." "No matter how rushed you are, don't forget to visit His Majesty first." "Yes," "I will." "Crown Prince," "I'm sorry." "Why do you say such a thing?" "Your father is incompetent." "Iwasunabletohelp you protect that child." "Crown Prince, you're clever and quick-witted." "There'll come a day when you'll understand the meaning of these words." "You must remember what I'm going to tell you." "Please tell me." "Please, you must forgive all the people I tried to protect." "Please protect them all." "What?" "If you can't do it, then the first person you mustn't forgive is me." "Please forgive me for being slow-witted, but I don't understand what you mean Father." "I am unable to understand." "Crown Prince, the royal throne, is a very lonely place." "There are people everywhere who are your enemies." "It's possible for anyone to become your enemy." "Sometimes you have no choice but to make decisions contrary to your convictions." "Sometimes those enemies... may be your close relatives." "My only hope is that you will at least be able to forgive..." "those relatives." "The people that I need to forgive and protect, who are they?" "Min..." "Min Hwa, you..." "Orabeoni, I hate you." "I hate you!" "Why are you like this?" "You were saying bad things about me." "Furthermore, to say it in front of him." "I hate you, hate you, hate you!" "The Crown Prince's words were all lies." "I'm not headstrong, I'm a very dignified lady." "I've nearly finished memorizing the Thousand Character Classic." "Your Majesty!" "Your Majesty!" "You've known... for a while." "So, is that why you concealed from me that you had recovered your memories?" "You need to stop this right now!" "Your Majesty, please retract your decree to make Heo Yeom the Uibin." "I order you to stand up immediately!" "If you stop someone as talented as Heo Yeom from having any official post, you might as well give the order to execute him." "Is it not an honor to become a member of the Royal Family?" "How can you compare it to a death sentence?" "Is to lose a life the only thing that can be considered a death?" "What did you say?" "I will comply with your royal command." "As you have ordered, I will marry the Minister's daughter." "But please, Your Majesty, retract your decree to appoint Scholar Heo as the Uibin." "Leave immediately." "As long as Your Majesty refuses to retract the order, I won't leave." "Must I have you dragged out in disgrace by the guards in order to obey an order?" "Your Majesty!" "Crown Prince, follow me!" "You worthless brat." "Do you know what disaster you're rushing into?" "I... only want to protect Scholar Heo." "Protect him?" "Do you know how many people you've hurt today?" "Just by showing your true feelings in front of all those people," "Heo Yeom and his father, Heo Yeong Jae... have both become political targets." "That's two people." "Furthermore, they'll start to question your abilities as future King." "That makes three." "Because of you, all your attendants will be held accountable, and the common people of Joseon who will someday have to suffer under your rule." "If you add all these together, it's enough to topple the whole of Joseon." "If you let your personal feelings affect your decisions, just who can you protect?" "Then, do you simply want me to be a bystander?" "If I don't do anything, don't change anything, don't protect anything, and simply follow the usual rituals, being powerless and feeble," "is that how you want me to live?" "The so-called King, don't tell me that's all there is to it." "The more you want to protect, the more will be hurt." "The more you try to obtain the thing you want, the more you will lose." "This will someday, be your fate when you sit on the throne." "If you really want to protect, you mustn't expose any weaknesses." "If you want to gain one thing, you must give up the other." "Only then can you achieve your goal." "You must lose one to gain one." "This is... politics." "Then, Your Majesty, what did you choose?" "What did you gain, and what did you lose?" "I lost a loyal subject but preserved his safety." "I lost Prince Yang Myeong but was able to protect you." "I lost the Crown Princess, but was able to protect your sister, Min Hwa." "I... won't do it the same way." "I only want to do it the right way." "Even if I had to put everything on the line, I would still choose to protect it." "If it's something I feel is wrong, I will give up any gain." "My Joseon, will be like this." "Have you already forgotten your resolution, to change the way the nation's affairs are managed?" "Aretheseyourso-calledpolitics?" "Don't tell me you've forgotten?" "Let all things and all people return to their rightful position." "Let those who aren't qualified for their current position, return it to those who are entitled." "This is the task of the future King." "This is the path you should follow." "Don't tell me you've already forgotten it?" "Didn't he say where he was going?" "Your humble servant doesn't know." "Orabeoni." "I trust that you've been well since we last met." "I heard from Mother that your health had greatly improved." "But why does your face look so dark?" "Min Hwa." "Yes, Orabeoni." "Teacher Heo, did you really want him that much?" "What?" "Is that why, you did such a cruel thing?" "Cruel thing?" "What are you... referring to?" "Teacher Heo's sister." "What?" "I don't know..." "what you are talking about." "Why?" "Why did you do it?" "Why were you involved in the curse on the Crown Princess?" "Why?" "For my husband and his family, please help protect my secret." "For the sin that I've committed," "I'm very sorry." "But..." "My husband and his family..." "Please!" "Please!" "Lift up... your head." "I told you to lift up your head!" "Do you..." "Do you know..." "Do you know what kind of disaster you have caused?" "With those same eyes," "the same voice, and also the same words," "Father once said that to me too." "Please save me, Father." "Doyouknowwhatkind of disaster you have caused?" "I didn't know." "I really didn't know." "ItwasGrandmotherwho  told me to just sit there." "Shesaidjustbydoingthat I could marry Teacher Heo." "I really didn't know that it would kill Yeon U." "Listen carefully to what I'm going to say now." "This matter, must not be made known to anyone." "Until you die, youmustn'tspeakaword ofit ." "Do you understand?" "At that time I only replied I didn't know." "Because..." "Because I really didn't know." "Afterwards, seeing my husband sitting in his sister's room so often, crying tears of blood, I..." "I... realized the impact of what I had done." "You've committed an unpardonable sin against our late father." "You've committed a mortal sin against the late Chief Scholar, and against myself and Yeon U." "All of these sins, exactly how are you going to pay for them?" "By what means will you be able to redeem yourself?" "Even if I go back to that time," "I..." "I would still choose my husband." "Even if there's retribution in the future, even if I'm engulfed in the fires of hell after death," "the choice I made then," "I will have no regret." "I will abandon you." "Only by abandoning you, only in this way, can the others that were involved be punished." "But you..." "I will gladly accept my punishment." "But, my husband..." "And within my womb... is my husband's child." "Please don't abandon them." "Just now, what did you say?" "I should leave." "My husband is still waiting for me." "Princess." "Husband." "Why are you like this?" "Could it be that at the physician, you heard some bad news?" "So, what was the result of your examination?" "I... have your child," "within me." "What?" "How terrible of me," "I should have known." "How could I be so oblivious?" "It's nothing." "I didn't know either." "It's just that..." ""It's just", what?" "I have something, to say to you." "Yes, please speak." "Actually..." "Actually..." "Don't tell me this isn't what you wanted?" "No, this is what I have always wanted." "Thank you." "No, just saying "thank you"" "isn't enough to express my feelings." "Also," "I'm always receiving your kindness, but I'm unable to repay you." "I'm really sorry." "From now on I'll return your kindness." "I'll be able to face my father proudly." "You are really wonderful." "In the future I'll work harder, and return your kindness." "Don't be like this." "The child will be scared." "It's a son." "Like his father he'll be clever, exceptionally wise, and noble with unquestionable integrity." "He'll be a rare pillar for the nation." "Eonni, what is it?" "Did I say something wrong again?" "So, as I said..." "That's why I told you not to go there again." "Why did you not listen?" "My young master is so pitiful, what can be done?" "The woman who killed his sister is now bearing his child." "How can such a thing happen?" "Be quiet!" "You shouldn't have told me." "You were the one who threatened me that if I didn't tell you the whole truth, you would immediately run to the palace and reveal everything." "That was why I told you." "But you still shouldn't have told me." "Our Agassi and Young Master are just so pitiful." "What can be done?" "Your Majesty." "Your Majesty." "May I enter?" "No, you can't." "I... can't face you." "I swore to find the people who had done this to you, and then punish them." "But... those responsible turned out to be my own flesh and blood." "Those who placed the curse, the people who killed you, and those who covered up the truth about your death, are all my flesh and blood." "What right do I have to face you?" "You once asked me why I didn't reveal that I had regained my memories." "It was because I was afraid it would turn out like this." "That you would be terribly hurt." "I was afraid you would never want to see me again." "For you to have been hurt this way... it can be said it's actually because of me." "If you say it like that," "I'll blame myself for still being alive." "What should I do?" "Please continue to conceal the truth." "If Orabeoni discovers the truth, it will be very hard on him." "Don't you feel wronged having to hide all these years?" "Don't you feel hurt having to suffer all those years?" "It's precisely that pain and anguish I don't want to share with Orabeoni." "Do you only know how to feel pity for your brother?" "Don't you also feel pity for me?" "If you're not the Queen," "I will have to embrace another woman." "Am I not pitiful to you?" "How can you not feel pity for me?" "Did you say Onyang Palace?" "(Onyang Palace - royal vacation residence with hot springs)" "That's right." "Although Spring is approaching soon, the mornings and evenings are still very cool." "Compared to the palace, this will be a more suitable place for your care." "Is it really for the sake of my health that you want me to go to Onyang Palace or" "It's time for you to let go of your political power and I advise you to now rest in comfort." "This is definitely not possible, Your Majesty." "There is no one who can remove me from this position." "Then, please make your choice." "Either go to Onyang Palace according to my advice, or appear at the Interrogation Hall and stand trial." "Interrogation Hall?" "A trial?" "Exactly what serious crime have I committed for you to actually say such a thing?" "Eight years ago... the crime of killing the innocent Crown Princess." "Please produce the evidence." "Also, the crime of using your granddaughter in a spell as an accomplice in that act." "Please produce the evidence." "Please don't confuse me with my Father." "Your Majesty." "To determine the guilt in this matter," "I will not make any exceptions, regardless of our family relationship." "So, I ask you to set aside everything and go to the Onyang Palace." "This is... all the consideration I can give you as your grandson." "Your Majesty, what do you think you can achieve through this?" "Justice." "I only hope for this one word." "Your Majesty, there'll still be a time where you'll need me." "Don't you know that?" "You said there'll be punishment for those who go against the natural order." "So... we can only let nature take its course." "Your natural course Grandmother is to keep things as they are." "My path is to correct that which is wrong." "So..." "I will restore everything to its rightful place." "Your Majesty, you can't treat me like this." "I won't be there to see you off tomorrow." "Please stay healthy." "Your Majesty!" "Your Majesty, your position on the throne..." "Don't tell me you don't know who made it possible?" "That was me!" "It was me, your Grandmother!" "For the sake of Your Majesty..." "I got blood on my hands in order to secure your position!" "Now you want me to go to Onyang Palace?" "How can you ask me to give up my position?" "This is impossible!" "This cannot be!" "You can't..." "Your Highness." "Your Highness!" "Your Highness!" "Your Highness!" "Quickly summon the Royal Physician!" "Quickly!" "Your Highness!" "Your Highness!" "Why the sudden departure to Onyang Palace?" "They said it's for a long vacation." "In truth, it's said that he asked his own Grandmother to step down." "He is so disrespectful." "This is the same as declaring war against us." "If His Majesty already knows the whole truth, and has decided to draw his sword against us, he will quickly eliminate us all." "Since His Majesty has drawn his sword, none of us will be able to live." "What should we do about this matter, Minister?" "Then, our only option is to strike first." "You say we should strike first..." ""If the temple is not to your liking, then just get the monks to leave."" "But, with so many monks, is there really a need to force them all to leave when the problem can be solved with just a change of abbot." "Isn't that right?" "Are you leaving now?" "The wound is almost healed." "I'm not a Buddhist, so there's no reason for me to remain here." "Can you come with me for a walk?" "Prince Yang Myeong." "Yes." "I won't waver." "I also won't break." "Live however you wish." "From now on, you should follow your own heart and mind Prince Yang Myeong, and live your own life." "Are you being sincere?" "Because I believe in you, Prince Yang Myeong." "Because I believe you will make the right decisions." "Believe." "Do you know how scary this word is?" "Prince Yang Myeong, everything shall pass." "Just like the passing of time, the seasons also change accordingly." "One day, sadness will also disappear." "Furthermore, an even better marriage, predestined by fate, awaits you." "No matter what experiences you may face in the future, Prince Yang Myeong, no matter what choices you make in life, as your mother, I truly believe in you Prince Yang Myeong." "Did you say no matter what I choose?" "Yes." "No matter what you choose." "Lord Yang Myeong!" "Why are you gathering here in the cold weather?" "Please don't be concerned." "Your servant is here to pay his respects." "Paying respects at such a late hour, let's go inside and speak." "Presently, our King is still young and incompetent." "Inside and outside the Imperial Court there has been restlessness." "Seeing that the country's future will soon be in disorder, your subjects are very concerned." "It is not simply the fact that there is no heir, up until now there has been no consummation of marriage." "The people are beginning to worry." "The concern is groundless as His Majesty is still young and his royal body is healthy." "What is it that you're worrying about?" "His Majesty should naturally be healthy, but, there should be precautions in case anything happens." "Be prepared?" "That's not bad." "Don't you feel it is unfair that you are passed over?" "In truth, in terms of being able to rule you are more than capable." "There's no one else but you." "The qualifications of a king." "What you are saying is not only outrageous." "It's also very dangerous." "So, what exactly are you saying?" "If the king is unable to produce an heir, there will be disorder in the selection of the next successor." "Won't it be too late if we sit and wait for something to happen?" "So, what should I do?" "His Majesty is still healthy and well, yet you are already discussing the next successor." "Look at the line of this sword." "Isn't it beautiful?" "Y..." "Yes... it is." "It's a pity this precious sword will have to be stained by the blood of pesky flies." "Whose head should it start with?" "If I present your traitorous head to His Majesty," "I wonder how much the reward will be?" "How can you say that we're traitors?" "When did we..." "You've misunderstood, Prince Yang Myeong." "Do you want me to cut out your long, treacherous tongue first as an example to warn others?" "Please don't misunderstand." "We speak only out of worry for this country." "Let's just go." "If you dare to speak such nonsense again," "your head and body will part forever." "Seems like it's not possible." "When he unexpectedly invited us into his house I thought he had changed his mind." "But, I almost lost my head." "Then again, it would have been boring if he'd taken the bait so easily." "So, is this everything?" "That..." "Who is the main conspirator?" "Go and tell him not to use others to test me." "If he has something to say, say it directly to me." "I understand." "You can leave now." "However, why does it have to be Prince Yang Myeong?" "Prince Yang Myeong has always been the most loyal person to His Majesty." "Minister of Defense, can't you see the reason behind such an obvious matter?" "Then, Minister of Finance, do you know?" "Since ancient times, a motive is very important in everything." "He made such an effort to rescue and escape with that girl, but in the end, she was taken by His Majesty." "Even if it's the King, he would like to turn everything upside down." "Then, for a mere girl, would he go against the King?" "Won't it be dangerous?" "Even though they have differences in opinion," "Prince Yang Myeong won't betray His Majesty easily." "Betrayal usually comes from amongst the most trusted allies." "A tiny crack can destroy a dam." "A small misunderstanding can lead to tragedy." "If the King were to pass away, the next in line to the throne will be Prince Yang Myeong, so he will naturally take over the throne." "Moreover, if you want to replace the country's king, if the quality of the candidate doesn't measure up, how could we complete the task with an unknown?" "But will Prince Yang Myeong agree so easily?" "We have to find a way to make him agree." "Your Majesty." "Wouldn't you like to know what your servant's last trump card is?" "Mother." "Why are you visiting the palace so frequently?" "This child is our niece who I told you about." "The Queen has been very depressed, so I brought this child to keep her company." "What is your name?" "My name is Gim Su Yeong." "Is this the first time you've entered the palace?" "Yes." "What do you think of it?" "The many layers of the palace buildings are like guardians of the King and Queen." "I now realize it's true about the nine layers of the palace." "If I could live in such a beautiful palace, it would be a wonderful thing." "That is what I think." "Do you want to live inside the palace?" "Yes." "Even though you are a girl, you're quite outspoken." "Then, would you like to look around this palace?" "Do you want to see the royal palace?" "What?" "If you want to, I can let you live there." "Your Majesty." "Although she's young, she's very sensible and clever." "She will give you great comfort, so let her keep you company." "Mother." "Father is going to abandon me." "How can he abandon you, Your Majesty?" "Why would you say such a thing?" "No..." "With father's character, he is able to do it." "If he feels I'm useless, even if I'm his own daughter, he'll abandon me without the slightest hesitation." "But, who can replace you in the position of Queen?" "Court Lady Jo." "Please give your command, Madam." "Take this child out for some tea." "Even if it is as you say, and this girl was brought into the palace as an adopted daughter, she could only be a concubine." "Moreover, His Majesty, would not be interested in such a young girl." "If the one who sits on the throne is changed," "the situation will become different." "The one who sits on the Royal Throne, how can it change?" "If it's father," "anything is possible." "My Lord." "What is it?" "Someone has come to see you." "Didn't I say I don't want to see anyone?" "Thi..." "This..." "I, a lowly servant, don't dare to offend this person." "I came here to ask you to have a drink with me, Prince Yang Myeong." "Since the group of rats that came earlier have prepared the way, let's skip the small talk and get to the main reason you're here." "Honestly, don't you want to be the Sun?" "The words that you've just spoken, Prime Minister, do you really not know what they signify?" "How would I not know?" "Interesting." "Why me?" "Why not go and find some other royal gentleman?" "Motivation and qualifications are the most important." "The motivation to be the king, and the qualifications to be king." "I'm just free-spirited." "What are my special qualifications?" "In addition, I have a tendency to be dissolute." "I'm afraid I would find that being a king wouldn't suit me." "Neither do I have the motivation." "So you have no reason to include me in your conspiracy." "All of this attitude is just to conceal your ability to be king." "How would I not know?" "Heavens!" "You already know?" "Then it should be clear that" "I have no wish to be pulled against the wind." "If you leave now, I'll keep this a secret from His Majesty." "Do you want to live your whole life under his shadow?" "Even if I have the motivation, and the qualifications, there must be justification for rebellion." "Justification can be easily produced." "Such as?" "Avoiding the responsibility of producing an heir." "He has made the nation waver, making him an irresponsible King." "In a country based on Confucianism, he lusted after a shaman and kept her in his room." "An absurd King." "Not listening to his elders, a useless King." "This should be sufficient." "That shaman is not an ordinary shaman." "She's the Crown Princess who died 8 years ago and was reborn." "How dare you insult her in this way." "Personally, don't you find this too shameful?" "Seems like... you already knew this." "I knew about it because my brain works pretty well." "So, you already knew, but you still wanted to possess the King's woman." "You must have known this was too greedy of you." "You've worked hard." "Thanks to you, we were able to unravel the mystery." "I was honored." "However, I'm afraid the details of my investigation will make Your Majesty even more uneasy." "This was something I needed to experience to understand the course of events." "Although I should reward you for your efforts, there's something that is more pressing at this moment." "What is it that you need?" "Written in this secret decree are the things you need to do, and the people you need to meet." "Once you have memorized it, destroy it immediately." "I will obey your order." "Since I am ready to accuse them of a crime, they will try to strike back." "Very soon they will begin to spread rumors attempting to blacken my name." "Iamafraidmypresencehas become troublesome for Your Majesty." "Is it possible you thought I would just allow them to attack me." "Just wait and see." "An interesting story will begin to spread amongst the people very soon." "Do you want to take a walk?" "Actually, I prepared a gift and hid it for you here." "I already have everything." "How could I dare to want anything else?" "I've already prepared it." "Go and look for it." "Didn't you just say that you didn't need other things?" "For a person who just said that, aren't you looking a bit too eagerly?" "What is it exactly?" "Could it be so small that it can't be seen with the naked eye?" "Small?" "It's not small!" "Could it be... you want to give me the Secret Moon Pavilion?" "You really do think big." "It's not." "Then what is it?" "What I want to give you, in this world there is nothing that can be exchanged for it." "In the whole world there is only one." "Every woman would want it." "The only one." "Is it possible..." "Seems like you've guessed." "That's right, it's me." "What is the meaning of that laugh?" "Don't tell me you think that it's funny." "How can I dare be disrespectful towards you?" "It's because I'm happy." "I laughed because I'm so very happy." "Haven't you already given your heart to me?" "Therefore, I will give my whole self to you." "Your Majesty." "Could it be that you've already given up?" "His Majesty will take the shaman as his concubine soon." "Besides, didn't the former king treat you and the King very differently?" "Didn't he mistreat you, Prince Yang Myeong?" "Could you possibly have forgotten?" "Minister Yun." "You've completely miscalculated." "Did you think that I, Yang Myeong, because of jealousy towards His Majesty, would try to seize the throne?" "I have no desire for the title of King." "I don't wish to conspire against the King... for wealth, fame or power." "Things like power," "I don't need them." "With no ambition nor aspiration, it's very disappointing." "It leaves me no choice." "A chess piece of no use can only be given up." "What I want... is my ancestral rites at the Jongmyo Shrine..." "(Jongmyo Shrine" " Royal Ancestral Shrine) and Heo Yeon U." "Only those two things." "~ I hope it isn't love. ~" "~ I hope it isn't you. ~" "~ I hope that not even an inch of my heart will allow it. ~" "~ My heart that is stained red ~" "I..."