Jang Ok Jung, Living in Love
I'll grant a new contract to the one who makes the best suit of armor...
So don't interfere with the plan.
I checked the quality and it's in good condition.
The Crowned Prince is supposedly gathering secret guards of his own...
And made a suspicious deal.
Everyone will be measured for the size of her chest and the length of her chin.
Those girls on the first round of selection were only bridesmaids for your daughter.
Is there anyone under the sky who doesn't know that?
How would I spend my life with someone who was set up by a conspiracy?
Where have I seen her...
It's because you and I are on the same boat.
In rotten Joseon where you are treated worse than dogs and pigs unless you're an aristocrat.
What kind of revenge can you take...
A man comes like a spring breeze but he is like a cold winter wind after marriage.
It'll only hurt the heart with hopes.
No!
Ok Jung!
[Secret Camp Ground of Lee Soon's Guards]
Your Highness, how did you come here...
- Search through everything! - Yes, sir.
Ok Jung! Jang Ok Jung!
Please. Please, just be alive.
Except for the girl in men's clothes, everything was just normal?
Your Highness.
I thought you'd need this. You and me both.
I can't do anything yet.
But unless I start preparing now...
Nothing will change even after I take the throne.
The core group in the middle of the Western Party and eggshells...
Song Shi Yeol, Min Yoo Joong and Kim Man Gi...
To be honest, they're too much to handle.
So would you be able to keep training your guards in secret?
It will be tough.
But Uncle Dongpyung is helping me.
Do you really trust Prince Dongpyung?
He's the only person I trust except for my father.
Then, Your Highness...
Chief of the Royal Guards.
Chief of the Royal Guards?
Uncle Dongpyung and I called it for fun and I'm still using it.
Who is it?
How dare you! Do you have a life to spare?
- What are you doing? Get her up now! - Yes, sir.
- What is your identity? Are you a spy? - No, I'm not. I just...
You are...
Chief of the Royal Guards?
Why did you draw this and how did you get here? You're lying!
I didn't mean to come here, but I lost my company.
And the reason I drew the armor was because I was curious about how it moved...
A woman is curious about armor? Your High...
Chief, sometimes spies find their way here.
A woman in disguise gets in here and seduces our soldiers...
Hold on.
You wanted to see the movement of the armor?
Actually, I have to design new armor...
But if I interrupted your training, I apologize.
New armor?
I've been preparing to submit new armor to the Office of Weaponry.
The best armor will be rewarded with an order contract.
That's an absurd lie. Why would a government office grant a contract to a private business?
It's not a lie. I also heard it in the palace.
Of course that's because I'm the Chief of the Royal Guards.
But you really meant to see the real training to make armor?
Yes, I have to consider the movement and weight of the armor in action...
But you got lost and somehow ended up here?
Yes! If it's not too much trouble, would you allow me to stay just for a day and watch?
If you're worried about secrecy, you can check my drawings before I leave.
That can't be.
I beg you. Something precious depends on this.
What is so precious to you?
It is my life and my dream.
Your Highness, it can never happen.
She's certainly not plotting anything. I guarantee it.
Your Highness!
She wants to make the best armor.
If that happens, it's you and your soldiers who will benefit.
- Still... - Actually, I ran into her a few times.
She's not completely sane.
You mean, that girl with a flower on her head...
How would she get to the top without going insane?
I know this from experience. She goes mad when she has fabric in her hands.
She is in her own world if she has only fabric, a needle, and scissors.
What? Do I have something on my face?
You have no other feelings, do you?
What other feelings?
I will allow it.
But you cannot tell anyone about what you see here.
What you record will be under strict scrutiny before you leave here.
- Thank you. By the way... - What is it?
Is there any way to let my company know that I'm fine...
- Decide now. - Pardon?
Go let your company know how you are doing and never come back here.
Or observe, research quickly, and get out.
Take a break.
I wish I could move around in it.
Then try it on. I'll lend you mine.
You should swing around the sword...
How will you cut anything when the sword is swinging you around?
See? Hold it like this.
Why train when you can't even hold a sword? Let's try it.
- Like this? - Like this.
You're really slow.
You need to cut through with the sword, not bang with it.
How would you keep the blade sharp that way?
Are you okay?
Great job. A sword or a spear, you'll kill the enemy with it for sure.
The enemy will get hit with the back of the blade.
I've practiced more than 100 times already. When do I get to try a match?
You want a match already?
Since I got the basics down, I'd like to move on to the next step.
Should the eyes move faster or the hands move faster?
Of course the eyes should move as fast as the hands.
I'm sorry.
Didn't you touch all over my body with the excuse of being a dressmaker?
Just a hand...
We're going out to hunt tomorrow so follow us if you want to see the real thing.
Do you mean that?
How could someone who should be leading the government live in hiding like this?
Crowned Prince.
Do you recognize me?
Did I come too far?
It's China pink flower. It's perfect for a fabric dye.
A horse!
Catch her!
Catch her now!
If you were a guy, we'd have just taken the horse.
What a lucky day.
Chief of the Royal Guards.
Wait, isn't the Chief of the Royal Guards pretty high up there?
Wow, then we really got the right one.
- What is it that you want? - Don't you know?
To dress her up in man's clothes and take her with you on your hunting...
She must be precious to you.
So, what is it that you want?
We should at least get a block of gold.
What a fool... A man's wish is only a block of gold?
If she dies, you'll feel pretty hurt.
Even then, I won't negotiate with a thief like you.
How did you prepare it to make the King unable to take the medicine?
Bring another one, now!
Your Majesty... What's going on with you...
Prince... Bring the Crowned Prince back now!
It's me! Me! It's me!
Surprisingly, a cry baby. I thought you didn't fear anything.
I didn't do it to hear any word of gratitude but still, I saved your life!
Aren't you being too rude?
He put a sword to my neck, but you still shot an arrow.
I almost lost my life because of your ridiculous bravery.
- I still saved you. - If you missed!
I never do anything I can't be certain of.
Why don't you hop on? We have a long way to go.
This way, we won't be riding together.
I will leave tomorrow. I'd be overstaying my welcome after that.
Do you think you'll make great armor?
Probably.
No, I'll definitely make it.
Why do you make clothes of all things?
Because that's my dream.
Making clothes is your dream?
People wear the clothes I make and avoid the cold weather...
And sometimes deliver their heart to their lovers with my clothes.
Isn't that amazing?
I just considered clothes as something to wear...
I never considered that it would have that kind of meaning.
Then did you achieve your dream as a dressmaker?
Not yet. I'd like to make the best clothes some day.
What if that doesn't work out?
What if you fail because you lack talent or luck?
I have a hidden weapon.
A hidden weapon?
The one in my hand... that never gives up...
It's called hope.
I have that weapon of hope...
And as long as I keep trying, I believe I can achieve my dream.
Dream...
What is your dream, Chief?
My dream?
My dream is...
To see all the people in Joseon not go hungry.
The saying goes that even the King can't help the poor. How did you come to that dream?
Right... I want to make it happen even though the Kings couldn't.
With such a big ambition, you're okay with staying in the hunting grounds?
I guess so.
A big ambition, but a frustrating reality... I guess I just wanted to forget my worries.
- You have worries? - Who wouldn't have worries?
Well, have you ever thought about marrying someone you don't have feelings for?
Under the custom of Joseon, marriages of convenience can happen.
But if that causes me to close up my heart, I'd rather not do it.
Would you like to go see the sunrise with me tomorrow?
There is a superb view only 10 meters away from here.
Then I will tell you my real dream.
And who I really am.
- It's not time to enjoy the view of flowers. - View of flowers?
Well, I guess you could call it that. I can't deny it completely.
How is that even possible? She's not even from an aristocratic family...
And she didn't even blink among the soldiers that are no different from animals.
- Please watch out. - Why? Isn't it refreshing?
She's the first woman who treated me like that.
- It's fun. - But, you'll stop at having fun, right?
You haven't really fallen for her, have you?
You're still the same.
You worry about the collapse of a house after seeing a crack on the wall.
I have high standards.
My fiancee should come from the family that's on par with the Prime Minister's level...
If not a daughter of the Prime Minister.
Would I give my heart to a lowly girl who runs around in the forest?
You're also still the same, Your Highness.
You always start with a tap on the shoulder when you don't want to give a straight answer.
No, you're wrong this time.
I have high standards.
My fiancee should come from the family on par with the Prime Minister...
If not a daughter of the Prime Minister.
He put a sword to my neck, but you still shot an arrow.
I almost lost my life because of your ridiculous bravery.
Under the custom of Joseon, marriages of convenience can happen.
But if it causes me to live my life with a closed heart, then I'd rather not do it.
Why did you come here?
Your Highness, you need to return to the palace.
Did something happen in the palace?
Is it...
- Bring my horse, I'm leaving now. - Yes, Your Highness.
- Hyun Moo. - Yes, Your Highness.
I have a situation that cannot be helped... so we won't get to see the sunrise...
- Tell her I am sorry about that. - Your Highness.
Let's go.
Father, how do you feel?
Did you have your fortune told by the seer?
I've caused you much trouble. You can check my drawing...
I won't check.
What's more dangerous is for you to take him in your heart.
You really do worry about the collapse of a house after seeing a crack on the wall.
Just because I saw him a few times, I don't mean to exchange my heart with him.
- So he can go by himself for the sunrise... - He already left.
I feel relieved that you seem to understand my words.
Ok Jung!
Hey! You're not a ghost, right?
I'm sorry.
I apologize for not being able to tell you how I was.
I was worried that you got hurt that day. How is your wound?
It's just a light scratch, so it's fine. What about you? Are you okay?
What happened to you?
You can't tell anyone what you see here.
What's more dangerous is to take him in your heart.
Luckily, I was rescued and stayed with a family nearby for a few days.
Then you should have at least sent someone! Prince Dongpyung and I were very worried.
We were planning to gather people and look for you again.
You're fine, so it's okay.
- I really feel bad for you. In fact... - It's fine.
I'm sorry I only took care of myself when you were in danger.
I am sorry.
Ok Jung.
I'm fine.
I feel so relieved to be back home.
You must be tired. Get inside and rest.
I went on my own and got attacked.
But at the end, it all worked out.
Even if we called it hunting, if I moved with you, the weapons could have been exposed.
Did you get hurt anywhere?
Someone else could've gotten hurt because of me. It's a relief she's back home safe.
So that's what happened.
I feel guilty for taking her with me knowing about the possible danger.
I can't even face her for a while.
Dongpyung, I've never seen your face like that.
By the way, how did your trip go?
Well, everything was delivered and I got some good advice from the seer.
Now that the first round selection is over, you have the second and third rounds remaining.
I hope your wife becomes your hidden weapon.
A hidden weapon...
What is it?
I just remembered a woman who said hope was her hidden weapon.
Now that you mention a woman, you have my interest.
- What kind of woman is she? - She's... a bit unusual.
That's it for today. It's a secret.
Since the armor order deal is in two days, let's talk about that first.
Starting with this
we'll get rid of all the favors and corruptions deeply rooted in the government.
She even has a fever.
You've been more lively than a wild horse lately. What happened to you?
Did something happen? You didn't have anything bad happen to you, did you?
Can you bring me my painting tools and the drawings?
Why? You should rest more.
We don't have much time until the armor submission date.
Don't cut horizontally, go diagonally.
What's your dream, Chief?
Dream... To see all the people of Joseon not go hungry.
He put his sword to my neck, but you still shot an arrow at me.
I almost lost my life because of your ridiculous bravery.
I have a hidden weapon.
The one in my hand that I'll never give up... It's called hope.
Even embroidery? It's like the eye of a dragon. Perfect!
Is it?
Did you put something in the chest area? It's hard.
I inserted a piece of metal.
Although swords and spears are used in the battlefield, there's also danger from guns.
Guns are used from a distance, so this will prevent critical wounds at least.
You even considered guns? How did you think of that?
It's just... whether you get hurt by weapons or feelings...
it hurts when you get shot in the heart.
What?
All we have to do is to submit it under my uncle's business name.
I'm sure this will get selected. I'm confident.
Crowned Prince is arriving!
Let's start.
Weigh this one. Even at first glance, ornaments and metal pieces...
- The armor will eat up a man. - Yes, Your Highness.
This is way too long. How would someone swing a sword in it?
Fail!
This is pretty good. Leg movement will be easy and protection seems good.
Pass.
The length is at the hip level to maximize the ease of movement.
There is enough metal inserted so it should stand to defend itself.
This is the best I've seen...
[Hope]
The one in my hand that I'll never give up... It's called hope.
Is it a pass, Your Highness? Your Highness?
- Pass or fail... - Pass. It's a pass.
I'll make my final decision after one more test.
Send this to the office. I'll take this one to be the new supplier.
Yes, Your Highness.
I will announce the final decision after I hear my father's approval.
What if yours doesn't get picked? Then we'll be in trouble.
We'll make it. For sure.
The new armor supplier has been decided.
- The one I decided is... - That's enough.
I've already decided on the new armor supplier.
Mother...
Father?
Mother!
There have been a few things I've received from Lord Min so far.
Actually, it's quite a lot including tiger skin and accessories.
It's been a long time since I received his favor.
The subordinates need an opposing force to show their loyalty.
The royalty that lacks wealth and authority can put them down only with justification.
If you act like this, where would I find my justification?
So will you put me down?
Will you make me kneel in the middle of the palace and make a laughing stock of me?
Father...
There is no other way.
The authority of the royalty has already been crushed to the ground.
You cannot make the Queen of a country, your own mother, do that in front of the retainers.
We had an agreement...
How dare you use the Queen to benefit yourself?
And you still call yourself the Prime Minister of this country?
Your Highness.
- Please excuse us. - Yes, sir.
Was it before the crowning when Your Highness said filial duty came before country.
What are you trying to say?
I definitely remember what you said then...
I believe now is the time to act on it.
It should never happen that the Queen sits on the cold floor
of the palace and waits for a punishment.
How dare you say such a thing!
In other words, if I'm the brain, the Queen is the body.
But if you still have to take me down, please do.
I'll gladly accept it.
Oh, about the royal wedding...
Your wedding is truly an occasion for the next hundred years of Joseon.
May I suggest Your Highness pay more attention to the upcoming bride selection?
We failed.
Was the evaluation fair? I was confident.
I doubt that it was fair, but I have no proof.
So even if I bring it up, I'll only be accused of being immature.
Ok Jung, get ready to keep your promise now.
I am quite satisfied with you.
Unless my heart is moved, there will be no relationship either.
If it's meant to be, then she'll come back even after walking out showing her back.
Father.
I should at least see you get married and see my grandson.
You will live forever, so of course you will.
Then I should rush the royal wedding.
Father...
By chance...
I wouldn't be able to spend my life with a woman I didn't truly love, right?
A long time ago...
it was like that for me.
To be connected with the woman I had in mind...
It was like having my finger go rotten.
Because it was like a part of my body, it hurt so much.
So I had to send her far away.
The title of Crowned Prince I protected couldn't even protect the woman I loved.
Father...
Selecting your wife is only a part of politics.
Your feelings of affection are only taken out when it's necessary in politics.
The throne is truly a cruel seat.
I ask you not to follow my footsteps.
I want to sleep more. Stay here until I fall asleep...
Hope.
To wish for.
Hope.
The first round of selection is taking too long.
So I'll ask the Queen to make the decision after the second round.
Of the seven girls on the second round, there's only one who will be selected anyway.
So why bother with the third round anyway?
You are saying...
The other two on the third round who are not chosen...
They can't get married to anyone else and have to enter the palace as concubines.
If everyone else gives up and my daughter is the only one remaining...
The second round just becomes the third round.
Your daughter is also a strong candidate, so do you feel unjustified?
Lord, my daughter In Gyung is not Queen material.
She was such a crybaby for being nervous at the first round.
I like that you're so honest.
Then I'll tell you what's on my mind.
I'd like you to clear out other candidates too.
I will do that.
Such a coward like Kim Man Gi...
Now it'll be a fact that Min Yoo Joong's daughter becomes the Crowned Princess.
That shouldn't happen.
That's same as leaving the brain at home and heading out to the battlefield.
Then it'll only make our job more difficult.
It's already too late. Who would stop the almighty Min Yoo Joong?
There must be a way... Not to achieve but a way to stop.
I'm asking because I don't know much about the royal custom.
If his daughter doesn't have any faults, would she have any other reason to be disqualified?
Well, a reason to be disqualified... Her last name is not same as the King's.
She's not a close relative of the royal family, either.
She's not within eight cousins of the Crowned Prince, either.
And both of her parents are alive, so that can't be a reason.
Min Yoo Joong is such a lucky man.
He knew there were no disqualifications. That's why he's pushing her to be the final candidate.
My Lord...
- We can just kill her. - Kill her? Who?
What are you doing here?
My Lord...
A fish can't live out of water...
How would a tradesman live away from the market that smells of money?
It reeks of blind money here.
You've become more bearable.
It doesn't look like you've realized your place, but at least you pretend you do.
Yes, Father.
Kwang San, you saw earlier how I treated Min Yoo Joong.
It's not just human beings with two faces and swords with two sides of a blade.
This herb also has great medicinal qualities after its poison is taken out.
But if the one that's not treated for poison gets into Min Yoo Joong's house...
- What would happen? - I understand, sir.
I can't have it, so I can't let him have it either.
You'll be late for the selection. Go get ready.
Yes, please get some sleep while I'm gone.
I have to at least make it through your third round.
Why the third round? You'll live to be a hundred years old.
If that happens, Min Yoo Joong
will have the King and the government in his hands to control.
- I can never let that happen. - Do you have a plan?
It's too complicated and difficult, so I'll take an easy way.
Complicated and difficult, so you'll take an easy way?
You have such a plan?
I'll chase out a fox with a raccoon.
You mean, you'll use an enemy to defeat an enemy?
If the fox is Min Yoo Joong, then who is the raccoon you'll make use of?
Is Yang Goon out there? Get ready to go out.
You wench!
My Lady...
I told you not to enter the room with the Lord alone!
Sam Wol has a stomachache, so she cannot move at all.
How crude and vulgar.
Mother, Ok Jung is the headache!
How can you say you won't live with us?
My poor babies...
Mother, we'll live together some day for sure.
I'll make really great clothes and make it happen.
Do you think I keep her here because I want to?
You mean, my uncle did that every time?
Now get ready to keep your promise.
Ok Jung...
I'm sorry. I always make you see things that you shouldn't see.
Mother, let's go to China.
Once was enough to be on the run.
- Mother. - Being chased is not a big deal.
It's even okay to get caught and get flogged until I feel like I'm dying.
Mother.
Thoughts about my separated son only grow day by day and night by night.
You don't need to do anything. Just get yourself ready with a strong mind.
We just can't get caught.
We definitely won't get caught this time.
No, no!
Not yet, not yet! It's the second round today!
You can't go yet! Not until after today! No!
She already passed away. She took he medicine, so why all of a sudden...
What could we do about my lady In Hyun?
- I'll have her return quickly. - No!
Secretary Kim, are you there?
Yes, My Lord.
Everyone stay quiet until In Hyun leaves the house.
And don't accept any visitors until she returns.
Make sure to keep everyone quiet so it doesn't leak outside.
But Un Nyun already...
It's all done.
You're so beautiful. The Crowned Prince should see this.
I heard you haven't even seen his shadow yet.
A husband and a wife should have affection for each other. But you haven't seen his face.
My Lady!
What's the noise about?
It was like lightning from an empty sky... Madam has unfortunately...
She passed away.
How could that happen?
I just saw her taking her medicine.
That's why it's like lightning from an empty sky.
She was fine, then all of a sudden, she threw up blood...
One of the conditions to become the Crowned Princess is to have both parents alive...
But if the mother passes away suddenly, it's an automatic disqualification, right?
Father, Mother has...
I know.
- But you have to pull yourself together. - Father.
You've already passed the first selection.
The rules of the royal wedding depend on what the government decides.
The Queen will be on our side, so you have nothing to worry about.
But it's not a fair thing to do.
- I don't want to become the Crowned... - What nonsense!
You're already the Crowned Princess!
I'm telling you that you'll be the only candidate since no one else will be showing up.
So, let's go to the palace.
Father!
I was about to head out to the selection, so what brings you here?
It's...
The selection is only a formality anyway...
So how about making the final decision at this round of selection?
But we should at least maintain the formalities.
The Crowned Prince will attend this round, so wouldn't it cause his resistance?
You don't need to worry about the formalities.
I've already cleared the way and the Crowned Prince will have no other choice.
How?
We've already agreed that there will be no other candidates attending.
So the Crowned Prince will have no other choice, either.
If that's the case, I'd like to make it look like it was the choice of the Crowned Prince.
Your grace is immeasurable.
Didn't I say it? I may not be able to make it happen, but I could make it stop.
To act on careless chatter... you're something else.
Now it's time to let the real tiger loose.
- A tiger? - Do you know what's funny?
The one who called in the tiger was a joint effort from the King and the Crowned Prince.
My Lord, that's called contradiction.
When would I get a chance to see the nobleman?
Maybe on the day the King gives up his life.
- You mean, poisoning? - You don't even need to make an effort.
My spy tells me it's any day now.
Then there will be only the Crowned Prince without an heir.
It's also your time to slowly dig up your sword from the ground.
Shall we begin?
Raise the screen.
I believe we took too much time on the first round of selection.
So, in return for eliminating the cumbersome procedure...
The Crowned Prince should make the selection himself.
But there is no need to choose in this case. There is only one candidate.
Let the Crowned Prince in.
If there is only one candidate, a selection is really not necessary.
So I called in one more candidate.
Power is not something that can be happily shared.
That could never be. Who would dare to divide the power with the Crowned Prince?
Not me, but you. I mean, between Lord Min and you.
Your Highness.
You may end up as a rooster beak, but you shouldn't be a cow tail.
You're still the descendant of the great scholar Kim Jang Saeng...
To give up without a fight...
Do you mean to play both sides? Come between Lord Min and me...
That could be. Or it could be chasing away a fox with a raccoon.
I will make you the father-in-law of the King.
What is your reason to choose me?
Just like there are the extremists and the moderates in the Southern Party...
It's the same for the Western Party.
So I've decided that your moderate side is less harmful than the extremist Lord Min...
To lead the government later.
Less harmful...
If I take on the sacrifice of being the enemy of Lord Min...
Is there anything you'll sacrifice?
The King doesn't make sacrifices.
I'll only think about what I can give you instead.
Father. Father, I'd like to become the Crowned Princess.
I've taken you in my heart, Your Highness.
That's how I truly feel, so please allow me.
May I choose now?
I mean, my Princess.
Crowned Prince!
You can't see what's coming in life.
I had picked that girl from the beginning.
Congratulations, Prince.
Thank you.
Everyone listen. She is my Princess.
Congratulations, Crowned Prince. Congratulations, Crowned Princess.
Nothing will change even if you choose the daughter of Kim Man Gi.
You're right. It's not in my destiny to choose something good.
So I only chose the lesser evil between the bad and the worse.
Congratulations, Crowned Prince.