Episode 36
I have urgent orders from His Highness.
He has ordered medicine and physicians to be sent to where he is at.
Yes, Sir.
- Sir, you're here! - Where is His Highness?
He is inside with Song Yeon.
- It's this way. Please go in. - Yes, Sir.
How is Song Yeon? Has she improved at all?
She has not regained consciousness!
Don't worry too much. He is the finest physician. He will find a way.
How is she?
The physician was right, Your Highness.
She has deteriorated so much that her pulse is almost non-existent.
Then there is really nothing you can do?
Please forgive me, Your Highness, but it will be difficult.
Difficult? I did not summon you here to hear that!
You must save this girl no matter what! Do you understand me?
Yes, Your Highness.
It looks like there was a political upheaval in the Ching government.
It extended all the way to the Bureau and she was kicked out, Your Highness.
Your Highness, the princess is outside.
- The princess? - Yes, Your Highness.
Your Highness, why are you doing this? What if Her Highness becomes angry at you?
Stay still. This is not for you to worry about.
Your Highness!
Please go inside.
You mean you told the prince she was forced to leave? Why did you do that?
Please forgive me, Mother.
Even though I knew it would mar your standing with the prince, I had no choice.
I could no longer hide it from the prince.
- Princess! - I know.
You did something that I could not do for myself.
It was only after she left that I
realized that it was what I wanted.
Even though I pretended otherwise, I was envious of her place in the prince's heart.
I hated her for it.
But she is innocent, and I will not have her suffer.
And I can no longer watch the prince suffer either.
Mother, please allow the prince to seek her anytime he wishes to.
I cannot do that.
- Mother! - I also regret what happened to her.
I am sorry for forcing her to leave.
But it was the best option at the time.
Had she stayed, she would have become an obstacle to the prince's future.
- Mother! - It may be better that she has disappeared.
Even if the prince blames me for this, I will not change it.
I will not allow her to continue being around the prince.
I just hope that she is alive somewhere,
and that she has a peaceful life.
Song Yeon!
Please open your eyes.
Please...
I have received a pardon from His Majesty.
A pardon?
Are you sure you didn't escape?
What? Escape?
I walked out with my head held high from my place of exile!
You have severely underestimated me!
Do you really think that Kim Gui Joo escaped like a thief in the night?
You will find out shortly what is going on. You will also find out what is your fate!
So go and tell your mother. You two will pay for what you have done!
Do you understand?
- My Lord, it is I. - Come in.
- What did you find? - His claim of a pardon was true.
Five days ago, His Majesty's summon was delivered to Lord Kim's place of exile.
What?
That is not possible! Why has he been pardoned?
- How is that possible? - That summon was genuine, My Lord.
I checked to see if it was forged but it wasn't.
It was truly His Majesty's jade seal.
Next is a letter from the Japan Trade Brokerage.
Because of the restrictions on the ships allowed into port, illegal smuggling is rampant.
It is a request to increase the frequency of ships.
Indeed. How strange.
Did we not amend the law based on their previous request?
But they want us to increase it again?
Your Majesty, there is no record of that.
That cannot be. The law was amended to ten ships a month.
I am certain I told...
Your Majesty...
Go and look at the imperial orders given to the Finance Ministry.
There will be a record of this there.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Why can I not be able to remember such a simple thing?
The evening meeting is being attended by the Minister.
Chief Inspector Hong is taking care of the list of illegitimate noble candidates for the War Ministry.
Alright.
Your Highness, what shall we do about tomorrow's Cabinet?
Delay it.
But tell Chief Inspector Hong to discuss the agenda with the officials at the Finance Ministry.
I want to stay until Song Yeon opens her eyes.
How can I return to the palace when she is in that state?
Your Highness...
You know as well that because of my status as prince,
I wasn't able to be with her in times of trouble.
I always had to leave her to return to my place.
But this time, I won't do that.
Her suffering was all because of me. I cannot leave her alone.
Sir, let me do that.
Are you going to return to the palace? Song Yeon is still in critical condition.
Why don't you stay by her side too?
No. I am a Royal Guard. I have to return.
And besides, she will recover soon.
His Highness is there by her side.
She will open her eyes soon.
What do you mean?
I know how Song Yeon made that long journey back.
It was because of the prince.
She thought of him and made that arduous and difficult journey back.
So if she knows that the prince is by her side,
even though she may be at the gates of the underworld, she will turn back.
Are you alright with that?
- What? - I know how you feel.
She was the only one for you since you two were young children.
That was as a friend, as a sister.
I'm happy with the way things are now.
I'm satisfied just being her friend.
Dae Su...
So I wish that the prince will realize how she feels.
Even though nothing will change.
But even so, I wish the prince would realize how she feels.
Where are you going?
Your Highness...
Song Yeon!
Song Yeon! Can you hear me? Song Yeon!
Anybody outside! Look here! Anybody outside!
Anybody outside?
- Yes, Your Highness. - Go and fetch the physician. Hurry!
Your Highness...
Song Yeon!
Your Highness...
Yes, it's me, Song Yeon.
Do you recognize me?
Your Highness...
Yes, yes it's me.
It's me, Song Yeon.
Yes...
Your Highness, it is I, Attendant Yi.
- Any news from the Eastern Palace? - Yes, Your Highness.
Yes, but the prince is not at the Eastern Palace.
Not there? Then where is he?
That... I think something has happened, Your Highness.
He left early afternoon and is yet to return.
Not only that, he summoned physicians outside the palace, but no one knows the reason why.
Summoned physicians outside the palace? What are you saying?
Please forgive me, Your Highness.
She has regained consciousness, but her pulse, energy and blood pressure is still low.
She must be given tonics to boost her recovery.
- Well done. You may return to the palace. - Yes, Your Highness.
What are you doing? Lie down!
- No, I'm fine, Your Highness. - Song Yeon!
Your Highness... Why are you here?
Is that all you have to say to me?
Do you know how long you've been unconscious? Do you know how worried I was?
- Your Highness... - Why did you do something so foolish?
You should have said no! You should have told me!
Your Highness...
I know everything. Why you went to Ching, why you didn't tell me.
Did you think that you were doing it for me?
Did you really think that leaving me was the best thing for me?
Your Highness...
How could you have thought that?
Even though you left me,
did you think that I would be fine without you?
Did you think I would be alright?
Your Highness...
Your Highness!
Your Highness, why have you returned so late? The princess is waiting for you inside.
Please take a seat.
May I ask where you are returning from?
I heard that you even summoned the royal physician outside of the palace.
Prince...!
I found Song Yeon, Mother.
The reason I summoned the royal physician was...
to save her life.
- Why did you do such a thing? - Prince...
She is a pitiable girl, guilty of nothing! How could you be so cruel to her?
What kind of obstacle could she possibly be for my future?
Did you say she was guilty of nothing?
That is not so, my son.
Just look at what happened today.
You abandoned all of your responsibilities and left the palace to be with her.
Will you still say she is not an obstacle? Should I have watched her and done nothing?
- Mother! - What would the ministers say if they knew?
They will use this as an excuse to attack you further!
Have you forgotten what happened to your father?
You want me to do nothing?
Tell me the truth.
Are you saying that I have misunderstood your feelings for this girl?
No, Mother.
It is not a misunderstanding.
But Mother, I did not realize it until now.
In the past, I had considered her only as a friend.
But after she left, I realized that my feelings went deeper.
As you said, I had deeper feelings for her.
Please allow me to see her like I did in the past.
- My son... - Mother, I will obey you in everything.
I will not abandon my responsibilities.
If you do this, I will bury my feelings for her.
So please allow her to live like she used to.
Let us go back. I have rudely eavesdropped on their conversation.
Your Highness!
It wasn't as if I didn't know.
When I saw the prince with that girl...
I knew then that she had the prince's love.
Your Highness...
How could you have thought that?
Even though you left me,
did you think that I would be fine without you?
- Is Her Highness inside? - Yes.
Where have you been?
You know I have been curious about the Minister.
Why have you not sent me any reports?
Please forgive me, Mother.
But right now, it is not the Minister we should be worried about.
- What do you mean? - Last night, I saw Lord Kim Gui Joo.
What?
He has been pardoned by His Majesty and freed from exile, Mother!
What do you mean Kim Gui Joo has been pardoned?
How could that have happened?
I couldn't believe it either, but it was all true.
His Majesty has summoned him to the palace.
Kim Gui Joo has been freed...?
Does that mean that Father has forgiven the queen?
It doesn't make sense! That's impossible.
His Majesty wouldn't forgive them so easily!
If that is not so, then why would he pardon him?
But no one knows why he was summoned.
It is said that His Majesty has summoned him in secret.
The way he spoke to me that night was nothing to laugh at, Mother.
The queen has something up her sleeve.
I don't know what it is, but he said that we will pay for our crimes against her.
- Indeed? Is that true? - Yes, Your Majesty.
People with dementia become closer to the people they care about with time.
I suspect that is why His Majesty has been looking for you.
What you're saying that is that as his dementia worsens, he will trust and love me more?
Yes, Your Highness. That is what I have seen in my experience.
Alright then. I will summon you again if I have more questions. You may leave.
But I repeat, if you speak of this to anyone, you will pay with your life.
Do not speak of this to anyone. Do you understand?
Yes, Your Majesty!
- Are these all the reports for the prince? - Yes, that's right.
How strange. I was certain there would be more.
- But the records don't show this. - More reports?
A few days ago, I saw the Chief Secretary enter His Majesty's chambers.
If I am correct, then he must have given an order.
How could that be? If he had, there would be a record of it.
Good afternoon, Chief Secretary.
- You are Chief Inspector Hong. - Yes, Your Excellency.
- I had a question for you. - What is it?
Didn't His Majesty give you an imperial order a few days ago?
- A few days ago? - Yes, were you given any imperial orders?
I don't know what you're talking about. I haven't been to the Grand Palace recently.
- Is that so? - I was on my way out of the palace.
Yes, I will see you next time.
The queen has something up her sleeve.
I don't know what it is, but he said that we will pay for our crimes against her.
- Attendant Kwak, are you there? - Yes, Your Highness.
- I am going to meet the queen. - Yes, Your Highness.
I am here to see Her Majesty. Is she inside?
- Yes. - Then tell her I would like to see her.
What are you doing? Go and tell her!
Please forgive me, but His Majesty is with her.
What? Father?
Yes, Your Highness.
- Your Majesty, it is Attendant Kang. - Enter.
- Is that so? - What is it?
Your Majesty, Princess Hwa Wan is outside.
The princess?
Since you are here, why don't we include her and enjoy her company?
- Let's do that. - Bring her in.
Yes, Your Majesty.
- Father! - Oh yes, welcome.
Welcome, Princess. It has been a long time.
I will go now, my Queen.
Yes, Your Majesty.
What has happened, Your Majesty?
I presume you heard my message since you are here.
Your Majesty...
You've seen His Majesty, so I won't speak further.
If you understand the situation, you must know how you have to act.
Return to your chambers and wait quietly for me to send for you.
It is not a good idea for you to go around asking foolish questions.
If that happens, then there will be too many crimes you have committed against me.
I heard you went to see Her Majesty, Mother.
Mother!
Father was there.
What?
He was there together with the queen!
The thing she had up her sleeve... It was Father.
It's all over. You and I are finished.
Hey, you are still there?
Wait a while. I just have to get some paper for Song Yeon.
Why are you applying cosmetics? We're going to visit a sick friend, not a party!
- Does this mean that Song Yeon is alright? - That's why Sir Yi wanted to go visit her.
- Let's pack! - Alright.
Sir! Have you seen Sir Yi?
Official Park wanted to see him, so he should be back soon.
- Where are you all going? - We're going to visit Song Yeon. Wait!
- Do you want to come with us? - Me? Well, I don't know...
I have to go visit my brother at Eunwongol.
Eunwongol? That's where Song Yeon lives.
- Really? - Yes, you might as well stop by then.
You should just go in and see her face.
Well, since it's in the vicinity, maybe I will.
Come with us!
- She must be better if she has been discharged. - Yes, Sir.
She is amazing! How could a girl make that long journey by herself?
She is very fortunate. Tell her to take care of herself.
But Sir... She resigned from the Bureau to go to Ching.
- Yes, she did. - Is there any way she can return?
Did Official Park really say that?
Yes, he said you could return anytime. Official Kang was there too.
He didn't object.
- Then can I continue studying to be an artist? - Of course.
So hurry up and get well!
Hey, aren't you glad to see us? You're only excited about returning to the Bureau!
If I return to the Bureau, I get to see all of you again!
Forget it. It's so obvious!
- Song Yeon, do you know how worried I was? - Mi Soo...
I missed all of you so much.
By the way, Sir Tak, you didn't forget your promise, did you?
What?
You promised to stop any of the artists from bullying me.
Did I do that?
That's why I'm going to follow you around everywhere.
Did you really do that, Sir?
I was there too!
But after she left, I realized that my feelings went deeper.
As you said, I had deeper feelings for her.
Your Highness, the prince is here.
What brings you here at this hour, Your Highness?
I heard that you have hardly left your chambers.
I was worried that you might be unwell.
No, I am well, Your Highness. Please do not worry about me.
Still, thank you for thinking about me, Your Highness.
Princess, the incident with Song Yeon was not your fault.
In fact, it was my fault that you felt you had to confess.
Your Highness...
I know that this incident with Song Yeon was not easy for you.
But I realized that I was only thinking of myself, and not at all about your feelings.
I am very sorry for that.
It was my fault for not understanding how you felt.
It was I that hid the truth from you and made you worry.
How could you be so merciful to me?
- Princess... - You are the Crown Prince of this nation.
Why are you apologize to me for such a trivial thing?
Why do make me ashamed of myself?
Welcome, Chief Inspector.
My Lord, I shall soon forget how you look. Why haven't you visited us lately?
I've been busy lately.
- I will serve you tonight, My Lord. - No, I will serve you.
No, I will!
I'm sorry, but tonight I will not have any of you serve us.
What?
- Is he here? - Yes, My Lord. He is inside.
You've arrived.
Why have you asked to see me?
You are more stubborn than I expected.
What?
I told you before.
I told you that this was His Highness' last offer to you.
So why have you played your tricks again?
What do you mean?
I played my tricks?
I have no idea what you mean.
A few days ago, I saw the Chief Secretary enter His Majesty's chambers.
At that hour, that only means on thing.
It was because His Majesty had an urgent order.
Am I wrong?
But there is no record of such a thing, and the Chief Secretary denies his presence there.
Are you still going to feign ignorance?
No, I understand now. But I think you've gotten it wrong.
Unfortunately, it wasn't me.
It may be hard for you to believe, but it is I that is suffering because of it.
I feel like I can't breathe because of it.
What are you saying?
Are you curious what the Imperial Order was?
Then I'll tell you. Because you'll soon find out anyway.
We'll go around to the back.
Excuse me, the men who just went in...
My Lord!
- It was really Kim Gui Joo? - Yes, I saw him with my own eyes!
How is this possible? How can an exiled criminal roam freely in the Capital?
What did you just say? The Second Right Secretary has returned?
I sent the Royal Guards to confirm it.
Lord Kim Gui Joo is back in Dosung!
How is that possible? Did he escape from his place of exile?
No, Your Highness.
It was an Imperial Order.
What?
His Majesty was freed from exile under His Majesty's orders!
You are all here. What is going on?
How can Lord Kim Gui Joo be freed from exile?
What did you just say? Lord Kim was freed?
Yes, didn't you know? You mean you didn't know of this?
He...!
Long time no see!
I should have visited you earlier, but here I am.
Have you been well, Personnel Minister?
It was an Imperial Order.
His Majesty was freed from exile under His Majesty's orders!
I have come to see His Majesty. Announce me.
Yes, Your Highness.
Welcome. I was just about to send for you to confer about something.
The Japan Trade Brokerage sent a petition.
They have requested an increase of ships from six to prevent a rise in smuggling.
What is your opinion?
Why are you silent?
- Your Majesty... - What is it?
Why... why did you give the Imperial order?
- Imperial order? - Kim Gui Joo is a criminal accused of treason.
Why have you pardoned him and freed him?
Free him? What are you talking about?
- Your Majesty... - Tell me! I asked you a question!
What do you mean I pardoned Kim Gui Joo?
What is the prince talking about?
I summoned the Chief Secretary to pardon Kim Gui Joo?
- Your Majesty! - Go and summon the Chief Secretary!
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Highness!
I heard you went to the Grand Palace. Did you see His Majesty?
He didn't know what I was talking about.
I don't understand it.
His Majesty said he didn't know anything about a pardon let alone an imperial order.
I don't understand it. Why would he keep it a secret from you?
What is his intention?
You fool! How dare you insult me!
- When did I summon you to take this order! - Your Majesty!
Speak! Tell me who put you up to this! Who dared to create an Imperial Order!
Please hear me, Your Majesty! I do no such thing!
This is your Imperial Order!
What?
Please confirm with the Grand Eunuch if you don't trust me.
He was here with us that night!
Is this true?
- Your Majesty! - Is the Chief Secretary speaking the truth?
It is true, Your Majesty.
That night, you summoned the Chief Secretary,
and you ordered him to take this Imperial Order, Your Majesty!
Please forgive me, Your Majesty!
Your Majesty!
I can see their shocked expressions even though I wasn't there.
- They must not have believed their own eyes! - Yes, it was so, Your Majesty.
Even that arrogant Secretary Jung trembled in fear when he saw me.
I don't even need to speak of the others.
But I am curious about something, Your Majesty.
- What is it? - I came to the palace per your orders.
But is this alright? What if His Majesty finds out?
His Majesty already knows of your return.
- What? - We can't hide it forever.
But if that happens, then everything will be over.
If His Majesty finds out about this when he is sane, then he will reverse everything.
There will be no such thing.
Do you really think I will let that happen?
Even when His Majesty is sane, he will not reverse his order.
I too, will no longer live cloistered in this stuffy palace.
But how...?
You will soon find out.
Forgive me, Your Majesty, but did you not have that meeting yesterday?
That's right. I am quite forgetful these days.
Your Majesty, there is no record of that.
That cannot be. The law was amended to ten ships a month.
I am certain I told...
Your Majesty...
This is your Imperial Order!
Grand Eunuch, are you there?
- Yes, Your Majesty. - Go and fetch the Royal Physician.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Well, what is it?
I thought it was mere old age that made me so forgetful.
But I think it has gone too far to be attributed to old age.
I don't even remember my own actions. What is the state of my health?
You have read my pulse so you should know.
Tell me. What is my illness?
Your Majesty!
Why won't you speak?
Please forgive me, Your Majesty, but... but I can't be sure...
Is it dementia?
Tell me. Have I gotten dementia?
Your... Your Majesty!
You may leave, Physician.
Queen!
I told you to leave!
What is the meaning of this? I told you to never appear before me again!
I have come to tell you something urgent, Your Majesty!
- So please... - I don't want to hear it! Leave!
- Your Majesty! - Do you really want to be kicked out?
I... I will give you the answer!
I will tell you what the physician was afraid to, Your Majesty!
Will you still kick me out, Your Majesty?
I've come to bid goodnight to His Majesty.
Forgive me, Your Highness, but His Majesty is in his study.
Is that so?
I heard His Majesty is here. Is he inside?
Yes, Your Highness, but...
His Majesty is inside.
Your Majesty!
It has been a long time, My Prince.
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