Episode 35
I knew you'd come by.
Why did you deceive me?
I deceived you? What do you mean?
How could you lure me with such lies when you've been with so many men?
All men are the same.
I thought you'd be different.
I guess I was mistaken.
Please go home.
Let go of me.
What are you doing?
Why are you doing this to me?
I hoped the anger and hatred would help me forget you.
But it doesn't.
Why are you confusing me?
Tell me the rumors are wrong. Then I will believe you.
I have been with many men.
But I never loved any of them.
That's why I said I had never loved anyone.
A man like you...
shouldn't be with me.
Go back to your lovely wife.
I will...|
stay here tonight.
He disappeared?
What do you mean?
Everyone is looking for him.
He disappeared while dozens of you were watching?
You mean he literally disappeared?!
He asked to be alone after the party.
He wasn't there when I went back shortly after.
You expect me to believe that?!
If something happens to him,
you'll pay with your life.
Forgive me.
That's not the issue here.
We must find the king first.
Give us the order, sir.
Mr. Jung is right.
We must search the capital too.
Bring him back by tonight, whatever the cost.
Get everyone to search for him!
If word of this gets out, everything will fall into disarray.
Lady Oh, tell all the ladies and maids to keep it a secret.
I will.
Your Highness, Mr. Kim is here.
Let him in.
You called for me?
Chuh-sun.
I'm sure you've heard the king is missing too.
You're with him at all times. You should be able to guess where he is.
Where has the king gone?
Chuh-sun, tell her.
I have no idea where he is.
Is that true?
I wouldn't lie to you.
This is our wedding drink.
We can't have a wedding, but it's still our first night together.
I'm sorry for being so inappropriate.
A woman who left her husband doesn't deserve anything.
A drink will suffice.
I don't even know your name.
I might just be one of your many one-night stands,
but you will be my husband tonight.
I'm Mr. Lee from Jeonju.
I have a title, but I keep failing the exam.
I'm here to study, hoping to pass this year.
I am Ulwoodong.
Ulwoodong...
Why such a vulgar name?
It means ''a woman who makes love. ''
Why is it vulgar?
You have a title,
yet you call yourself ''Mr. '' I choose to call myself Ulwoodong.
What's the difference?
Have another drink.
Who's there?
It's late.
What brings you here?
Is my master here?
Why would he be here?
Are you sure?
Don't you believe me? Want to come inside and check?
I sing a sad love song, alone at night
You, my love, come and go like the sun
This illness, this illness of mine
What can I do?
You are my last love
You have blinded me
I miss you so, so much
If only I could show you
You are my last love
You have blinded me
I miss you so much, and tears flow
I am drowning in sorrow
The curfew is in force now.
You must get some sleep.
I don't know where the king is.
How can I sleep in peace?
Ma'am, some honey tea.
Thank you.
The gentleman's servant came by last night.
What did you say?
I sent him away, saying his master wasn't here.
Well done.
You're awake?
The sun is up already?
You were sleeping so soundly.
I've been away too long. I should go home.
I know it was just a one-night stand, but it's a pity you must leave already.
If you really do love me,
give me something I can remember you by.
''Nok ra jun jak sam choon ryu. ''
''Hong geum jae sung e wol hwa. ''
''I made a willow with green silk, ''
''and a flower with red silk. ''
Why did you stop?
You finish the poem.
Why should I?
I need an excuse to come by again.
Sure.
See you again.
I'll come by to read the finished poem.
Chuh-sun.
Were you waiting there all night?
I don't know what to say.
Chuh-sun.
Say something.
Your silence is making me very uncomfortable.
The queen is worried. We must hurry back.
Alright. Let's go.
I heard you were concerned.
Don't be, I'm back safely.
Where were you last night?
Why won't you say?
I made a new friend recently.
We talked over some drinks and I lost track of time.
Why did you leave without a word?
Queen Yoon, it won't happen again.
Please let it slide.
Mr. Kim, come with me.
Was the king with a friend last night?
Yes.
Who is this friend?
You can tell me.
As a eunuch, I have rules I must follow.
I cannot tell you anything.
Not even me?
I'm sorry.
I guess I have no choice. But I'm disappointed.
Your Highness...
Leave me.
What? He left the palace alone?
Did he spend the night with that woman?
I think so.
The queen silenced everyone.
The elder royals don't know yet.
She did the right thing.
Find out all you can about that woman.
And don't let the king out of your sight.
Yes, sir.
The king was out all night? Are you sure?
Yes.
Why didn't you tell me earlier?
The queen...
forbade us from telling you.
How could he do such a thing?
If word of this gets out,
his reputation will be ruined.
You must question the Head of Eunuchs.
You're right.
Lady Jang, summon Lord Jang immediately.
What were you doing?
He disappeared under your watch.
Your dept. is supposed to be his closest guardians.
I am so sorry.
Where on earth did the king spend the night?
I'm sorry to say even I don't know.
What? I don't believe this.
And you call yourself the Head of Eunuchs?!
I don't know what to say.
If you can't find out where he was, I will make you pay with your life.
Your Highness, Mr. Jo Chi-gyum is here.
Let him in.
Good morning, Your Highness.
Come and sit down.
What brings you here, Mr. Jo?
I came to report where the king was last night.
What? So you know where he was?
He visited my residence.
Is that true?
He had a bit too much to drink, and returned only this morning.
How come Lord Jang knew nothing of this?
It's my fault for not informing him beforehand.
But don't worry, the bodyguards escorted the king.
Then I guess all is well.
Thanks for your help.
You're still so loyal, even after leaving the palace.
I deceived Queen Junghee just to cover up this incident.
You didn't deceive anyone.
You were just being a loyal servant.
Word travels fast, Your Majesty.
If the ministers hear of your outings, they might use it against you.
Please be careful.
Thanks for the advice.
As king, you can do nothing wrong.
You can have hundreds of concubines.
No one will find fault in that.
But you can't take another man's wife.
Especially when she married a royal.
Your authority and reputation will fall like a castle built on sand.
You knew all along?
Yes.
I too know I must not see her.
But I can't stop myself.
Bear with me until I regain my senses.
Mr. Jo cleared this mess up, but the king has indeed been acting strangely.
Do you think he has a secret lover?
I heard he wants to see how his people are doing.
You should be guarding against rumors, instead of spreading them yourselves.
See his people at night?
I bet he drinks with a bunch of ladies.
Watch what you say.
Just look at you.
The king hasn't been with any of the concubines for over a month.
We might have to grow old with no child to care for.
Chuh-sun.
We have nothing to talk about.
Just hear me out.
How could you put lust before loyalty?
I've had enough.
Forgive me.
It was hard on me too. I wanted to stop, but I couldn't.
So you slept with the king's maid?
Chuh-sun.
I didn't sleep with her, I swear.
That doesn't change a thing.
I know.
I have no excuse.
I'm willing to be punished.
But please don't mention Miss Park.
I don't want her to get into trouble.
Keep her out of it and I'll do anything you want.
You decide whether to remain a eunuch...
or leave the palace and live as a man.
Spy on the eunuchs who didn't have a physical.
But Mr. Shim was punished.
He might not be the only one who regained potency.
We can't risk another disgrace.
Make sure you investigate everyone.
Yes, sir.
Have you made up your mind?
I just can't let Miss Park down.
So you'll elope with her or something?
My life is in your hands. Do as you see fit.
What are you doing?
I'm making some medicine as an experiment.
It helps to work...
when you're confused.
Life is but a dream
Miss Park, do you love Mr. Choi more than life itself?
I'm supposed to serve the king.
I deserve to be beheaded.
I know why Miss Song killed herself and her baby.
I'm not afraid of death either.
You can't say that.
Forget what she said. I'll be punished for us both.
I won't let that happen.
I can't live without him.
Miss Park, drink this medicine and take these pills three times a day.
What medicine is this?
If you trust me, do as I say.
Why didn't you attend our last banquet?
I'm sorry, but...
I was trying to teach my wife a lesson.
I heard you don't live together now. Can I ask you why?
We'd only been married for two years...
when she had an affair with a silversmith.
An affair? Is that true?
I saw them at it with my own eyes.
Then why didn't you divorce her?
She slept with a man when her husband is alive and well.
My divorcing her would make things worse.
She'd go around sleeping with whoever she wants.
I will track down her lover and make them pay for insulting me...
by hanging them in the town center.
Come out, ma'am. You have a visitor.
I came to ask for a favor.
What could I possibly do for you?
My master has been visiting you and it's worrying the family.
You have a husband,
and my master also has a virtuous wife at home.
I'd rather you end things before it gets out of hand.
A flower never beckons to a butterfly.
Tell Mr. Lee to stop visiting me.
A flower lures butterflies with its scent.
My master will give in if you stop seducing him.
To me, all men are the same.
Then I trust you will comply.
She really is quite a beauty.
What man wouldn't fall for someone like her?
I might have too, if I hadn't been castrated.
You wouldn't have, even if you hadn't been castrated.
What? What makes you say that?
You're in love with someone else.
Right. She's the only one in my heart.
This will warm you up.
Thank you.
He's out of your league. Get going.
I'm Mr. Lee from Jeonju.
What are you thinking, ma'am?
What do you think of Mr. Lee?
From what his servants look like, I think he's from an influential family.
Yes. I bet he's even more influential than a minister.
I hate doing the washing in the winter.
So do I.
Oh, hey, have you heard?
Heard what?
The rumor that the king has fallen for a woman living in the capital.
The queen,
ten concubines, and now someone outside the palace.
We don't stand a chance now.
He's just never around.|
- Miss Park! - Miss Park!
What's wrong with her?
Wake up.
What is it?
I think it's the measles.
What?
Are you sure?
She must leave before the spots start to show.
You've lived here in the palace for over a dozen years.
You're leaving with an illness, but you're still the king's maid.
Don't forget that.
You must never get married. Can you promise you won't?
I promise.
Get well soon.
I thought we'd be friends forever. I can't believe you're leaving.
Don't ever forget us.
I can never forget you. Take care.
Take it.
What's this?
Identification to leave the capital and my savings.
I told them you'd be away for 3 days. Go as far as you can with Miss Park.
Chuh-sun...
Don't ever get caught.
Marry Miss Park and have children.
Live a normal life.
What will happen to you?
Don't worry about me.
But my leaving will put you on the spot.
I can't forgive you or Miss Park for being disloyal to the king.
But you are my friend.
This is the last I can do for you.
Chuh-sun...
She'll be waiting for you. Go.
I'll never forget what you did for me.
Go and have a good life.
''Goon shin chun ji ji boon. ''
The king and his subjects are like heaven and earth.
The king is great,
and his subjects are lowly,
so it's only natural that the king gives orders and the subjects obey.
That is why the king is in charge,
and his subjects merely assist him.
So why aren't you all...
doing that?
What do you mean?
I heard you're more powerful than the king.
That's nonsense.
How could you say such a thing?
What's the point of learning if you don't put it into practice?
He's very intelligent.
But too much is as bad as too little.
He's just young and clueless.
Criticizing us is a bit too much to say he's just young and clueless.
I bet the king put him up to it.
If the prince succeeds his father, we'll have a rough time.
''Goon shin chun ji ji boon. '' It means the king is special.
Mother.
Why are you so sad?
What makes you think that?
I heard you're worried because of my father's trips.
The king goes into the capital to check on his people.
I'm fine, so don't worry.
I was so worried about you.
Let's go.
The king has summoned you.
Ma'am, the gentleman is here.
Great timing.
You're going somewhere?
Someone asked me to play for them.
Will you come with me?
That's it...
What happened to your hair?
You sold it to pay for the food?
Sir...
I don't deserve this...
My daughter-in-law sold her hair for me...
Sir...
Dear...
She sold her hair to celebrate her father-in-law's birthday.
The ministers tell the king all is well, but the people are worse off now.
Some people even sell their bodies to put food on the table.
I heard court officials have storehouses full of silk and riches.
I wonder why the king won't do anything.
He's pathetic.
How do you know the people you played for?
The lady brought me her hair.
She told me why she was selling it. I was touched and promised to play.
Thanks, bye.
- Come again. - Sure.
Hello.
Do you have a room?
I just lit the fire. It'll be nice and warm.
This way.
I have no regrets.
What brings you here at this hour?
Father. I would like to resign.
What?
Resign?
Is it because you...
didn't become a captain?
No.
I have failed to do my duty. I would like to leave the dept.
What is he talking about?
Have you given it a lot of thought?
Yes, father.
I want you to stay. But if that's what you wish, so be it.
Thank you for being so understanding.
But think about it three more times.
If you still want to resign, then I will let you.
I'll do that. I'll leave you, then.
You should stop him, not let him resign.
What will happen to us if he leaves the department?
There's nothing to worry about. He'll return to the department.
Dear heavens. I pray that Chuh-sun's life...
will be smoother than mine.
Watch over him.
Chun-dong.
Mister.
Why don't you say hello to your mother?
I just wanted to see her. I'll come by again.
Is something wrong?
Not at all.
Mister, can I still become a castrator?
What? What are you talking about?
Nothing. I should get going.
Silly thing. Terrible sense of humor.
See you soon.
Mr. Choi.
Resign? Why do you want to resign?
I deceived the king and the royals. Please accept my resignation.
What do you mean, you deceived them?
I...
Chuh-sun, you can't resign over the king's outings.
Sir, he's trying to take responsibility for the king's outings and rumors.
You mustn't accept his resignation.
Mr. Kim, what happened is our whole department's responsibility.
I should resign before you ever do.
Lord Jang...
I can't accept your resignation. You're excused.
I deceived the king and the royals.
I didn't tell them about Ja-chi. I even helped him elope.
That's why I wanted to resign. Why did you defend me?
I didn't stop you to defend you.
I couldn't let you ruin our reputation just for your peace of mind.
No one regained manhood and no one ever will.
Mr. Jung, why... ?
Mr. Choi didn't elope. He went to take care of business.
What?
Go to the eunuch school. He'll be waiting for you.
Ja-chi, what happened?
I can't say.
Where is Miss Park?
She'll be fine, don't worry.
I'm sorry.
Chuh-sun will get in big trouble for helping us run away.
I can't let my friend lose his life.
Please forget about me and marry a nice man.
Mr. Choi...
There are terrible rumors about the king's outings.
I'm worried they'll hurt his reputation.
Do you know where he goes all the time?
How can I know when he won't tell me?
What's wrong?
Are you alright?
Congratulations, Your Highness.
You're pregnant.
That's great news.
This is a great blessing.
I pray it's a prince.
Thank you.
Congratulations, Your Highness.
Did you tell the king about the pregnancy?
He just went on another outing.
What?
Mr. Doh.
Why are you tailing the king?
Well...
Lady Oh told me to see where the king goes.
- Why you... ! - No!
Chuh-sun.
Chuh-sun!
Chuh-sun.
Wake up.
Chuh-sun!
I guess I can't have anything at all
I bet all I had, yet I'm still alone
Perhaps I have to wait even longer
Or perhaps we just weren't meant to be
I fear life even more than death
I can't run away, I can't even hide
I pray at night, alone under the moon
I wish it could all end right now
My love sways and wanders
I'd rather be anyone else but myself