Goong S
Look at the object with your mind.
This way you will not be bound to it.
Become one with the arrow.
The arrow is affected by the wind, so you must make the necessary adaptations.
The bow must also counter the force of the wind.
Prince Hours Episode 14
Young master.
It's time to practice your boxing technique.
I’m going out for a moment.
You cannot take this competition lightly.
I know that too. I’ll be back soon.
Young master.
For me, this is just as important as this competition.
Palace maid Yang...
Palace maid Yang can only be a pebble that hinders your path to success.
I know this is not the time,
But if I become Hwang Taeja,
I, myself, will choose my own woman.
In order to escape Father’s strict constraints, I will definitely become Hwang Taeja.
I will not waste too much time.
Are you getting off work?
Yes.
Get in the car. I’ll take you home.
Gong-ja, do you have time right now?
Actually, all this while, I haven’t been too clear about my own heart either.
To be truthful, I should say that I haven’t been honest with myself.
During my time here, I finally figured out my own feelings clearly.
I think I should be honest with you about how I really feel in my heart.
I’ll go first.
Young Sung Gong will have a marriage that the Royal Court decides.
Since he grew up outside the palace,
they will definitely choose a match from the Court or the families of nobility.
I don’t hope or expect for anything from Young Sung Gong, but…
But I have no way of controlling my own feelings, so...
Then stop it. It's still not too late to stop now.
When I realized my own feelings, I was already in very deep.
It’s the same way now.
I am now trying to erase and forget about my feelings.
After time goes by, I will forget.
I’ll wait with you.
Don’t be like this.
I came to see you because I wanted to persuade you not to be like this.
Even if I forgot about Young Sung Gong,
It would still be impossible for me to accept your feelings.
Always watching the back of the person you love is more tiresome and painful than I imagined.
Gong-ja, don’t be like this.
Find a person who can always be with you face to face,
Not a person whose back is always turned to you.
I wanted to tell you this.
I’ll direct you back to your residence.
Even if I forgot about Young Sung Gong,
It would still be impossible for me to accept your feelings.
Your Majesty Young Sung Gong, it’s time for the martial arts competition.
Your Majesty Moon Sung Gong, it’s time for the martial arts competition.
The first match of this martial arts competition will be in one of the twenty-four martial arts skills: archery.
Both of the Gong-jas will each shoot two arrows.
The person with the highest number of points will win.
The two Gong-jas must face this competition with adeptness.
For the sake of Imperial pride and renown, you must do your best.
Yes, Pye-ha.
Of course, you’re rooting for Young Sung Gong, right?
Does it look like that?
Just look at you, your face is changing colors.
I still hope that Moon Sung Gong can win.
Joon’s expression does not look well.
Yes, from the look in his eyes, I do not feel at ease.
Did anything unusual happen last night?
Nothing happened.
Yes, how could Joon lose in archery?
I am the bow.
The bow and I are one.
Direct hit!
What were you thinking?
Why aren’t you speaking?
You've practiced archery since you were a kid! How could you lose to a person like that?
How can I undersand this?
I’m sorry.
Ever since the first competition, you’ve been losing.
You said you'd win on your own. Didn't you brag before?
If you can’t even win over someone like that, how could you be Hwang Taeja?
Dae-gong, it might be that Joon's health is unwell.
Calm down.
How do you expect me to calm down?
It’s because of you, wife. You're always defending him, making him like this.
Don’t be angry anymore.
If you lose again at tomorrow’s match, you'll do exactly as I say.
Gong-ja.
Please have strength.
It’s a surprise that Palace maid Yang would still worry about me.
You were sincere, weren't you?
Yes.
I’ve become more and more of an idiot.
I’ve already said that I didn’t want to see you again.
I’d also asked you to leave.
It is impossible for me to accept Dae Bu-In’s orders.
You’ve changed a lot too.
Before, as long as I asked, you’d listen.
At one point, protecting Dae Bu-In was the only hope I had in life.
But it’s not anymore.
What’s your reason for protecting Young Sung Gong so much?
After living together for five years, you treat him like your own son.
It's uncomfortable to see.
In my heart, after Hyo-In Dae Bu-In died, Young Sung Gong was my son.
I will protect him with my life.
Is this because of Hyo-In Dae Bu-In?
After separating from Bu-In and leaving the palace, I hesitated for a long time.
I didn’t know what I should do, where I should go.
But Hyo-In Dae Bu-In was always by my side, encouraging me.
Now, Young Sung Gong is the hope of my life.
Don’t be like this.
For the sake of the feelings we shared before, please listen to me.
Please, Sang-Ki.
You’ve said before that fate endures.
We met again because of this enduring fate.
But I will still stay by Young Sung Gong’s side, no matter what.
Good-bye. Go well.
Today will also be a hard day.
That’s great!
My hairstyle is too ridiculous!
If the wind blows, it’ll be even more interesting!
Aigoo, today is another horrifying competition day.
Palace maid Ma, who do you think will win?
How about we bet manwon ($10)?
Attendant Kwang, do you think this is something we can bet over?
Get a grip!
Of course Moon Sung Gong will win!
He has so many years of experience, anyway.
Palace maid Ma, you wouldn’t happen to have dark intentions, would you?
How could you say something like that in front of me?
You’re really being ridiculous.
Are you seducing me?
Seducing?
Me?
I have standards.
How about Palace maid Yang? Let’s bet manwon!
The focus of this match will be exchanging blows on horseback.
The two Gong-jas will have three chances to use their swords while on a galloping horse.
In these three chances, the person whose sword has the most accurate blow will win.
He’ll be okay, right?
- Gong-ja, are you okay? - I’m fine.
Fell off the horse?
It feels very unlucky.
It’s a good thing he wasn’t injured.
The horse was really weird.
It was like it was scared all of a sudden,
although there was nothing to be scared of at the time.
Scared?
Yes.
That’s strange.
The horses of the Royal Court have all gone through special training.
In normal situations, they aren’t easily scared.
Really?
You didn’t hurt yourself, did you?
I’m fine, it’s okay.
That’s good.
It seemed almost as if your luck wasn’t too great today.
But there’s still one more chance to compete. Don’t be too disappointed.
Thank you.
With your martial arts skills, protect my Young Sung Gong well.
I will keep that in mind.
Young Sung Gong, don’t tire yourself out too much. Take a rest.
Yes.
Okay.
What happened with the whistle?
The whistle extends beyond the realm of human perception.
Humans cannot hear it, but horses can.
This was a war tactic which distracted enemies' horses during battle.
Good, you did well.
We almost lost without even making it to the third match.
How are the developments with Yeo-Wang Pye-ha?
It is being undertaken as you have ordered.
Good, you have to be careful, and more careful.
This time we have to gain a hand against Yeo-wang Pye-ha.
Don’t make any mistakes.
Yes, Dae-Gong.
Moon Sung Gong’s right leg is very strong.
During the match you must watch out for his right foot.
The most important key to using tactics is being able to grasp your opponent’s weakness.
After you know your opponent’s weakness, you will be able to deal with him very easily.
You can manipulate this to your own advantage.
Gong-ja.
This is the uniform that you will be wearing for the boxing match tomorrow.
Okay, thank you.
I’ll put it in your suite.
Have you been doing well?
Thanks for your concern. The air here is nice, and the workload is light.
For someone living comfortably, why is your complexion like that?
You’ve lost weight.
It's been a while.
Yes, Palace maid Yang, we meet again.
I felt very sad after you suddenly left.
Oh yeah, how about the Academy examinations?
Not long ago, weren’t you going to take the exam?
Did I ask something that I shouldn’t have?
No, it’s not that.
Gong-ja, take the path by Jang Bun Gate.
She is...
Prime Minister Shin’s daughter, Shin Sae-Ryung.
It’s rather strange, after coming to a place like this, I feel very carefree.
The surrounding architecture pieces of warriors have all disappeared.
Now, there is only serenity, the lightly blowing breeze, and the memories of the past.
Staying here, I feel peace in my heart.
Maybe because it's so solitary.
What’s wrong? Do you think it’s strange that I’m saying this?
No, although it’s rather unexpected,
I think that might actually suit you better.
You’re always smiling, but every so often, I can feel your isolation.
It might be because it was just my mom and me, living together.
I was often like that, too.
I haven't said so before, but sometimes your expression is the same as mine when I was younger.
My parents are always busy with their own issues.
Every since I was young, it’s only been me.
I feel embarrassed.
This is the first time I’ve talked about this with someone else.
Lonely, feeling like you’re the only one left in this world...
Feeling those things are really difficult to bear.
Yes, that’s true.
I’ve even considered, instead of dealing with such loneliness, that I might as well just die.
Queen.
Yes, Mother.
It’s nothing, it’s nothing.
I shouldn’t say what shouldn’t be said.
What is it?
That...
Young Sung Gong and Sae-Ryung’s relationship is rather unusual.
What?
I mean to say, between the the two of them..
It couldn’t be. She was once engaged to Moon Sung Gong.
Yes, that's true.
I want to let Young Sung Gong marry from a family of nobility suitable to his position.
We cannot make the same mistake of his parents again.
I worry if this will be okay?
It's hard for me too,
but it'd be impossible to meet otherwise.
Are you getting off work?
Yes, you've worked hard.
I've been waiting for you to get off work.
Let's go back to being friends, just for tonight.
You didn't take this valuable object with you.
I have more, so don't worry.
And this one, I left it behind on purpose.
I saw that you had many worries.
You should still keep it.
Your little Manito will be angry.
Did you come just to give this back to me?
I have something I want to ask you.
You came here because of the wedding bands, but what about your dreams?
This happened because of me, so I feel very bad.
Don't feel that way. It was your ring to begin with.
Losing such a valuable ring because of me,
it's unacceptable.
I don't regret it coming here.
Let's go back.
I'll help you.
This is the road that I've chosen to take. I'll take responsibility.
It looks like those people over there are taking pictures of Yeo-wang Pye-ha!
What?
What to do? What to do?
We have to stop them!
Hurry!
Got it!
Pye-ha!
Who are you?
What are you taking pictures of?
Stop!
What's wrong?
Pye-ha, is everything okay?
What's going on?
There were people secretly taking pictures of Pye-ha.
What?
Young Sung Gong is chasing after them.
Young Sung Gong?
Pye-ha, please leave this place.
There will people surrounding the area.
Then what about Alex?
Pye-ha, I'm a Palace maid here.
I'm very familiar with the area.
I will avoid their route and take him out of the Locality Palace.
Can I trust you?
Don't worry, Pye-ha.
You must hurry!
Please come this way.
Please come.
Pye-ha, let's hurry and go!
Who are you? How dare you take pictures inside the palace!
Are you okay?
I owe you again.
Of course not, Pye-ha.
Alex is my friend from when I was studying in England.
He was once my love.
I met him when life as a foreign student was particularly difficult.
Although I'm the country's queen, but I've always been painfully lonely.
At that time, I met him.
Maybe it's because Alex is of half-Korean blood.
But when we met, we connected immediately.
We also volunteered together in a rescue mission for African peasants
and became even closer.
What do you plan on doing in the future?
To be honest, I don't know what I should do either.
Even an elementary school student would know that it'd be impossible to be with him.
But for now, I feel it would be impossible for me to separate from him.
My heart won't allow this to happen.
In the past seven years, I haven't forgotten him for even a single day.
Can you understand me?
It's very difficult.
Yes, as it seems, your answer is correct.
You must also experience the difficult path in becoming Hwang Taeja.
I must also experience a storm.
Just as I am always watching you, watch over me as well.
No matter what decision I make.
Don't worry, no matter what the circumstance, I will always help Pye-ha.
Pye-ha.
The Palace maid from earlier has arrived.
Palace maid, please come in.
Please sit.
Did he leave the palace successfully?
Yes, Pye-ha.
I chose a route which the people in the palace rarely took,
and escorted him out of the palace.
I returned after I saw him off in a taxi.
I have received great help from you.
You honor me, Pye-ha.
We missed out on a great opportunity!
I'm sorry.
The queen love affair?
Yes, this should be an interesting hunt.
So many stars...
This is the first time I've seen so many since I was a child.
That's why I like it here.
Do you have confidence for tomorrow?
I'll have to try my best.
You'll do well. Definitely.
I've told you, you have what it takes and more to become Hwang Taeja.
You will become the most brilliant Hwang Taeja.
Yang Soon.
Did you leave the palace because of Moon Sung Gong?
No.
Then come back.
Reapply for a position.
I don't want to.
Why not?
I don't want to serve my classmate anymore.
And I don't want to be hurt because of you anymore.
So, this place is more comfortable.
I know you're lying.
I don't know what reasons you had.
But they're all because of me, so I'm going to take responsibility.
Kang Hoo, in the future, you will not be responsible for me,
But for the Imperial Court and all the citizens of the country.
Don't forget that.
You're the person who will become Hwang Taeja.
Thank you for caring about me.
But for now, leave me be.
That will be helping me.
I'm going now.
You scared me to death!
You still haven't left yet? Didn't you get off work earlier?
I was passing by here so I dropped by,
I should be going now.
What's wrong?
Are you okay, Mama?
Yes, it's nothing.
Mama!
What's going on?
Sit down.
Last time the poor circulation of his energy was only temporarily.
Now the entire energy flow is off balance, and that's why there will be pain.
I told you to be especially careful.
Because you were too anxious, you rushed yourself.
Both Gong-jas look quite dignified and noble.
Yes.
Moon Sung Gong's skill in martial arts certainly lives up to its reputation.
You're too kind.
Young Sung Gong is also well-matched in strength.
That's true.
Who would've thought that in such a short amount of time,
He could have had such a huge amount of improvement?
Still, if he learns as he performs, eventually he will still have some faults.
We'll have to wait and see who becomes the final victor.
Young Sung Gong!
After an impartial determination, the final champion of this martial arts competition is
Moon Sung Gong.
In this competition, in conquering yourself, you have done your best.
But I still lost.
Do not be preoccupied with past victories or failures.
You must look at the bigger picture.
Why are you here?
I'll be leaving tomorrow, so I came.
Yang Soon, I'm begging you one last time.
Let's go back to Seoul together.
After we return to Seoul, enter the Academy.
Make your dream come true.
Where is Young Sung Gong?
He went out.
Is that so?
Why not?
I just... need time.
What time?
I need time to figure things out.
After a while, I'll go back.
Definitely.
I don't understand. Why you won't come back?
You won't know why... not for the rest of your life.
What? You must have a reason.
Give me a reason that I can accept.
Then I'll give up.
We got the ring back; you don't have to be afraid of Dae Bu-In anymore.
One day I'll tell you.
For now, don't ask anymore.
Why are you giving up so easily?
If you miss this chance, you'll have to wait another year.
Good-bye.
Tell me. If you leave like this, how can I accept it?
Kang Hoo, I'm very tired.
I'm very tired, so please don't bother me anymore!
Why are you so tired?
I don't want to see you this tired.
Hurry and tell me, I'll help you.
This isn't something you can help with. You can't help.
Why not?
It's because of you.
Seeing you is too hard for me!
Okay?
Did you really have to dig it out of me like this?
Hearing your voice, seeing you, thinking of you!
It's all too hard for me.
So, please let me live quietly.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry for making things difficult,
and I'm sorry for not realizing your feelings.
And I'm sorry I can't make any promises to you.
But I...
I wish you'd always be somewhere I could always see you.
You've worked hard.
Have a safe trip.
You still haven't left yet?
I had Pye-ha's orders, so I came to look for you.
What? Pye-ha?
As you've seen, Pye-ha's always surrounded by powers trying to harm her.
Even Palace maids working in the Palace. Not everyone follows Pye-ha.
What do you mean?
Pye-ha was deeply touched by Palace maid Yang's character.
She wants to train Palace maid Yang to be a royal attendant.
A royal attendant?
But as of now, I'm still not that capable.
In order to become a royal attendant, one must graduate from the Academy.
And also I…
So Pye-ha has issued a special decree.
Gong-ja, the favor you asked of concerning your mother's case has had development.
I think that Gong-ja, your thoughts may be correct.
Your mother quite possibly may have been framed.
After deep investigation, I've discovered there are many suspicious details.
Which part was suspicious?
There was not enough proof, and the case was deliberated too rashly.
The most suspicious part is the fact that they referred completely to the testimony of one witness.
Who was that person?
The former secretary-general.
If we find this person, then perhaps many of our suspicions can be resolved.
I'll get in touch with you again.
Be careful on the roads.
Yang Soon!