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Episode 11
I'm glad to hear the babies are doing well.
His Highness asks the doctors quite frequently how you are both doing.
I wish you well.
Your Highness is it not exciting?
Since Kim So Won and Lee Sook Won both conceived around the same time
they may even give birth on the same day at the same time.
I agree! We will have double the excitement buzzing through the palace!
You must give birth to a son.
Don't have a daughter like me.
And you, Kim So Won, must make sure to give birth to a son this time.
Oh my! Lee Sook Won you are beginning to show quite a bit!
I look different everyday.
Sometimes my back hurts so much I cannot sit up straight.
It must make you so happy.
Hurry and take it off me! I can't breathe.
Did you see Kim So Won's face?
When you sat up and lifted your belly
she looked like she wanted to die.
She was showing off that she was showing first and I couldn't stand it!
You left Kim So Won speechless!
Now I can breathe!
Lee Sook Won
I... thought about it
and there's really nothing for us to argue about.
Just as Her Highness said
whether I have a son or you have a son
they are all our King and Queen's children.
Isn't that so?
That is true...
Let's try to get along.
If we learn to rely on each other
we won't be as lonely.
Why the sudden sigh?
I think I overdid it.
What do you mean?
Seeing as how she gifted me such valuable sweets
regardless of how I felt--
My Lady. Do you think she gifted those to you because she likes you?
She's reminding you that she's Kim Ja Jeom's daughter.
On top of that she's his adopted daughter and not his biological daughter.
I heard she is a concubine's daughter.
You're right. I shouldn't be feeling sorry for her right now.
Lady Sook Won!
It is Uhn Yuhn. I am here on behalf of Lady Kim So Won.
What is it?
Lady So Won has sent me to bring you sweets.
Come on in.
She sent me something so valuable again? She's already sent me so much.
She said you probably ate all the ones she sent last time--
Lady So Won must not like them.
What do you mean?
She craves them the moment she wakes up in the mornings.
Is that so?
If you don't like them so much I will take them back.
Why are you two fighting?
I'm just upset she is unappreciative of Lady So Won's generosity.
No need to be upset. I have been enjoying them quite a bit.
My Lady, please do not eat any more.
I do not have a good feeling about this!
Nothing's happened so far. No need to be so paranoid.
What is this made of for it to taste so good?
So she ate them all and the box was empty?
Yes My Lady!
Do you think she's really not eating them and just throwing them away?
She started eating them as soon as I left the room.
She even asked what they're made of to taste so good!
Of course. They must taste good.
The sweets may taste delicious
but she probably enjoys that I'm trying to get on her good side even more.
Where... did you say this is from?
She said that nobility in foreign countries
eat them and they were from Kim Ja Jeom.
Would you like to try some?
It must be nice to have a father in a high place.
She gets to eat sweets that only foreign nobles eat
that even royalty do not get to try.
My Lady! What if it has been poisoned?
Don't worry.
If it was poisoned I would have died a long time ago.
It's quite delicious.
You should try a little bit.
Is it that good?
I've never had something so delicious!
Why is Kim So Won being so kind all of a sudden?
That's quite an interesting flavor!
I was really suspicious and cautious at first
but Kim So Won had one in front of me
so I thought I would entertain her and take one bite
and was so surprised by the interesting flavor!
She must have gotten nervous she'd have another daughter and you'd have a son.
That's right. You must give birth to a son.
That way His Highness distances himself from Kim So Won
and will only ask for you.
You said we'd be able to live in Joseon. Where are we going?
We were trying to find an area with mountains and a good water source
and ended up finding you a place a bit separated from Joseon.
You will also have plenty of land to farm
so you will be guaranteed a decent life.
Yeah right...
Be careful! There's a pregnant woman!
Did that alarm you?
It's not like I fell off a mountain. Nothing will happen to the baby.
You're overreacting.
That's right! That's right!
Not like you've never had kids before!
Let's go let's go!
Is Hyung Ik doing what he's supposed to be doing?
Don't worry My Lady.
All the pregnant women he found
are being moved just outside of Joseon.
No mistakes can be made.
Lord Kim is taking care of the matter himself so I'm sure it will go well!
If I give birth to a daughter again
I will die.
Do you understand mother?
Anyways, why do you keep eating those poisoned sweets?
What if you are poisoned by them first?
If the girl has two then I should have at least one.
That way if she or the baby dies no one will suspect it's me.
But still! It is making me so nervous to watch you do it!
What if Court Lady Lee became suspicious of you
and just threw everything out instead of eating them?
There's nothing I can do about that.
I will have to accept that as my fate and get over it.
Mother, if I fail to give birth to a son again
I might as well be dead anyways.
I will be shoved to a room in a corner of the palace
being treated worse than a servant and will just wither away.
I cannot live like that.
If that's the case then it is better I am poisoned first and die.
Mother, please keep a close eye on Hyung Ik.
If he makes a mistake, I cannot avenge the injustices you've endured.
What do you mean my injustices?
Have you forgotten already?
I cannot forgive the man who you call my father for ignoring you
when you were nearly beaten to death by his wife!
Oh my! Oh my do not say such a thing!
He is still your father!
You watch and see mother!
I will make him kneel before me and beg me to spare him his life!
Yes I will! And when he does, I will spit in his face!
And if I am still not satisfied
I may even shove poison down his throat!
Why are my legs shaking so much?
I will not live much longer putting up with all this!
Why is your morning sickness lasting so long?
I know...
My belly should be growing about now too...
Lay down.
I'll rub your belly for you.
What for?
We need to make your nausea go away.
Lie down...
What are you doing?
You keep doing it and that's why my nausea won't go away.
I'm just trying to make it go away.
Stop it.
- Come here! - Seriously!
They are healthy!
They will definitely give birth to a son!
How many did you say are pregnant?
Why yes, My Lord
Seven...
There are six My Lord.
Come inside.
Yes, My Lord.
Did you say six?
Yes. My Lord.
All six couldn't possibly have daughters.
Kim So Won may also give birth to a son
so I think six should be enough.
Then even better.
But once the delivery date nears
won't you need to move Kim So Won to her mother's home?
There are too many eyes in the palace to do it there.
We will find an appropriate excuse.
It's all in your hands...
Whether this is successful or not...
I will keep that in mind.
Come closer.
Come closer I said.
Even if they became pregnant on the same day
the day the child comes out could be different, right?
That... that is correct.
If you cannot get the dates to match
we'd have a problem, wouldn't we?
There are ways around all that.
How?
We can use medicine to speed up or delay the date the child is born.
I can also use acupuncture to do the same.
And if it still doesn't work?
I'm asking if there are other solutions if they still do not work.
If we really need...
If we really need?
We can also cut open the stomach.
However... if we cut open the stomach
we cannot save the mother so that would be a last and final option--
I got it.
So there is another option...
Hyung Ik
Yes, My Lord.
If this goes well
I will get you a position within the palace.
What? Oh Lord Kim!
Thank you Lord Kim!
Have you been well, sir?
Thanks to you.
Do you still visit my home often for snacks?
I suppose... it's better than letting it rot and go to waste.
Lord Kim, Lord Jo is here.
Come on in.
I've been waiting.
Better than letting it rot and go to waste?
Of course!
He's known and ignored it!
I'm safe!
Alright! Well I might as well go have a snack!
Send armies?
Yes! The palace was buzzing with the news all day.
Was a decision made?
Of course not.
Choi Min Kil says we should send the armies
while Kim Sang Hun opposes.
And what does the Prime Minister say?
He's been swaying back and forth.
His Highness?
His Highness's reactions are mysterious.
His thoughts aren't clear.
He's probably just as conflicted.
If he doesn't send them the Crown Prince will be in danger
but if he does China may try even harder to bring the Crown Prince to their side.
On top of that, if he does, the nation will say that he is thoughtless.
Perhaps right now is when you should pay him a visit--
Of course.
Is there anyone else His Highness can rely on?
Absolutely not!
We can't send a single soldier to China!
What do you mean the entire army?
If we do send them anywhere we should send them to Myung!
If we don't it's clear China will wage war on us before taking out Myung.
How can you be so stubborn about something so obvious?
What do you mean stubborn?
Going to war with the barbarians, that is stubborn.
How can you say such a thing?
Welcome Lord Kim!
His Highness has been antsy waiting for you to arrive.
Your choice of words is quite uncouth. What do you mean antsy?
I meant that's how much he's been wanting to see you.
I suppose that's true.
But... do you have a plan in mind?
Of course I do.
Let's go inside.
I will solve all of His Highness's problems once and for all.
Why have you remained silent the entire time?
You've remained silent on an important issue about the future of our nation.
What kind of wisdom would I have to share?
I'm too old now.
I agree with Lord Choi on this.
You are wrong Lord Kim!
Is it not the perfect chance for us?
The perfect chance for us to ally with Myung and take out China!
It is not something that is possible just with interest alone!
How many more people must die
for you to be satisfied?
Do you call this living?
We are tiptoeing around the barbarians
and living lives that are no different than death!
Why aren't you saying anything?
The silence of Kim Ja Jeom, who usually has so much to say
is making me burn with anxiety!
The issue seems so easy yet it's becoming so complicated
so I am trying to figure out if perhaps there is a trap
that I've overlooked and that is making me cautious.
Don't give me excuses
and tell me what seems so easy.
Your Highness
war is for China and Myung.
That's right.
China is afraid we might attempt to overthrow their royal family.
So if we say that we will not send troops to support China at this time
they will attack us first
and try to overthrow our government.
That's right! That is exactly what I am saying!
But if we do send our army over
and then Myung for some reason wins
then we must move our army quickly
and take out China before Myung does.
So take both sides?
Exactly.
Will that be okay?
Your Highness
Please give me another chance.
I will make sure to succeed.
Do you still not trust me?
Despite the fact that I was sent to a deserted island and barely
survived off the wildlife there
I never once resented you.
Please trust me Your Highness!
Okay. Let me give it some thought.
Your Highness!
I got it I tell you!
Kim In you fool...
I must not give him any power!
You can give him control
but to lead the army to send to China
please hand the duties to In Kyung Up.
In Kyung Up?
He comes from a military defense background
and will never take out Myung for China.
Does that not go against what we want?
Since you've sent them an army as they asked
you will be able to avoid conflict with China
and In Kyung Up will never take out Myung
so our nation will never resent you.
If for some reason things go wrong
and China pressures you for it
you can blame the entire ordeal on In Kyung Up.
Alright!
Two for one! That's exactly what this is!
Yes... just as Kim Ja Jeom wants
I will give him power
but have In Kyung Up lead the army?
This boy right here!
Your Highness.
Is there not even one person I can fully rely on?
Your Highness!
The Crown Prince and Princess that were taken away hostage.
They are not even thinking of how can take revenge on my behalf
instead they copy Chinese traditions!
And my supposed supporters are full of themselves and yapping away!
So who will ever understand me and completely wipe away
the sadness that has built up inside me you fools?
Your Highness!
You must be patient and wait longer!
If you do, you will one day have your chance!
I cannot wait any longer!
I cannot wait I say!
My heart!
Your Highness!
I feel like I'm being suffocated!
Oh my! Hey! In!
I cannot breathe...
Breathe...
- Your Highness! - Is there anyone?
In Kyung Up left to lead the Joseon army in supporting China against Myung.
He was such a great soldier that in a previous war against China
His power was compared to that of ten thousand horses.
However In Kyung Up was a part of Kim Sang Hun's party.
If Joseon has sent an army
then is it not only right that the Crown Prince leads the army?
It's such a great opportunity!
If you make a great impression
China will no longer be able to keep you hostage here.
However Your Highness...
Please go to Joseon immediately.
Go see His Highness and get his permission.
Even if we do get his permission
will China give us permission?
I will get China's permission.
Wife.
Don't say a word.
If His Highness was thinking
that's what he would have done first.
Wife!
It has been over three years!
Since you've been held captive here!
How long does His Highness plan on letting you stay in Manchu?
For what reason did Her Highness raise her voice?
I had an order to report everything that happens in Shimyang
from--
It is nothing you need to know about!
You must go back to Joseon no matter what.
That way you'll be able to protect your spot on the throne.
I must be here
so father can protect his place on the throne.
Will China trust him?
Think of him putting his head to the ground
and the blood flowing down his face.
What do you think he's thinking?
To wipe away that day from hell
he's probably counting down the days to get his revenge.
I...
Wife...
I... am okay if I remain in Manchu to the day I die.
If I could just protect my father.
You cannot do it!
You are a king who turned your back on your people!
The Crown Prince is the only person who can re-build the nation.
Brother...
The Crown Princess is right.
I alone am enough hostage.
Just one...
of use have to live...
If I survive then I...
If you survive then you...
One of us must survive
and rid our father of his hell.
Brother...
Your Highness! Where have you been?
You are soaking in sweat!
What took you so long?
We have an emergency!
Lady So Won--
Lady So Won cannot breathe properly!
What do you mean she can't breathe properly?
How should I know?
Hurry and go in!
Hurry! Hurry!
How is she doing?
She seems to have fallen asleep.
Really?
That's such a relief.
I thought something bad would happen to her until a few moments ago.
Could it be acidosis?
What do you mean?
Don't worry.
She should start to show soon
so the baby will drink all of its mother's blood.
That's how babies grow!
I was worried that she'd been poisoned, not about acidosis.
What do you mean poisoned?
So then! You mean!
She also ate the poisoned sweets?
That's what I'm telling you!
Oh no! Is she trying to kill herself?
She's starting again!
How can she eat those?
Do something instead of just sitting there and watching!
Oh no!
Yes Lady So Won, I'm right here.
Hyung Ik...
You, you, you.
Yes!
My Lady, first I will use acupuncture to rid the poison from your body.
I...
How much more will I be able to endure?
If I have been poisoned
then Court Lady Lee will probably be worse than me.
Most likely...
Then why...
is she okay and it's just me--
Acupuncture! What are you doing, just do it!
There are just things you don't eat!
Why eat the poisoned sweets?
Until she passes out...
You must not...
What?
When she dies
or loses the baby
They will find traces of poison in her body.
That is not what you should be concerned about right now!
I was poisoned before her
so they can't suspect that it was me!
Please let me be for the time being.
I'll be okay...
Thank you so much Your Highness!
I was debating what I should do for you
and since you said you wanted to be in defense, I gave you that instead.
Of course!
Of course?
What do you mean by that?
What does it matter what my title it?
Since I am able to work closely with you once again
what else can I ask for?
That's right! That's right!
I feel so much more safe now that you're working close to me again.
Give the important role to In Kyung Up
and give me what really is just an empty shell of a job.
You should take one step at a time.
You and I have worked together for an entire lifetime.
Who was it that got you this job when all you used to do
was stare at women's asses at the bars?
I said to take one step at a time.
So you want my job?
My Lady! Please just hang in there a bit longer!
Save me! My lower stomach!
My Lady! Please wake up! My Lady!
My Lady!
What do you mean Lee Sook Won had a miscarriage?
What have you been doing as a doctor
for Lee Sook Won to have a miscarriage?
I am sorry Your Highness
but Lee Sook Won was poisoned--
What? Poisoned?
Are you saying someone fed her poison or something?
I cannot say for certain but--
Look at you!
Did you not just say this happened because she was poisoned?
I am only suspecting that, that is what happened...
You killed my child
and that is all you have to say?
You fool! Get out of my way!
It is probably Kim Ja Jeom's doing.
That is why I cannot trust him!
Exactly this! Let's go!
Whose side are you on?
Do you intend to turn your back on Lord Kim?
If not... should I turn my back on His Highness?
Answer me!
Who tried to poison you?
You must know.
If she was poisoned so much...
You must tell me yourself so I can punish them!
How can she possibly tell you herself?
Does that mean you know who it is?
Who is it?
Who gave Lee Sook Won the poison?
Is that true?
That Lee Sook Won had a miscarriage?
Yes My Lady.
Was it just the baby or did the girl die too?
Lee Sook Won is perfectly fine.
The heavens are so cruel.
They might as well just take both of them...
Lady So Won, Lee Sook Won has had a miscarriage.
Your wish has come true Lady So Won.
Don't worry.
Hyung Ik said that the baby is just fine.
Mother...
Just now...
the baby...
kicked me...
Oh my!
The child has fought through all the poison
and is growing a healthy child!
He will grow to become a great person!
That's right! You will definitely give birth to a prince!
Oh my!
His Highness is entering!
So it was you?
If it wasn't you...
Then who would have poisoned Lee Sook Won?
No it was not, Your Highness.
That is absolutely not--
Tell me the truth!
If you tell me the truth I will spare you your life!
My child...
You drank all that poison yet you survived...
but it seems you and I will die together...
I'm sorry my child...
All because I am a worthless mother...
You didn't even have a chance to see the light of day...
What do you mean drank poison?
What are you talking about?
Lady So Won has been in and out of consciousness for a few days
and barely regained full consciousness tonight.
So you were poisoned as well?
Why do you even ask?
You'll kill me anyways...
Did they say the child is okay?
Answer me!
Yes! The child is doing well!
You may all leave the room!
Yam Jun...
My, my... your hand is cold.
Even your skin has taken on a dark color.
It must be because of the poison.
Your hands used to be so soft...
Does it make you not want to kill me?
I had no choice but to misunderstand.
Lee Sook Won lost the baby because she was poisoned...
But how could you think I'd do such a thing?
I may not like her but not enough to try to poison her.
Yes, I'm sure it's not that much.
If Your Highness thought it was me
then you are very far from the truth.
Who is it?
That poisoned you and Lee Sook Won?
I cannot say even if I do know who it is.
Is it Jang Gui In?
No no...
She's too old so it wouldn't be her...
Then... is it Park Sook Ui?
Your Highness...
Here here.
Your Highness...
Even when I was poisoned and on the brink of death.
What use would it have been to have told you
so I thought it'd be best to leave this world silently.
Had you found out I'd been poisoned first
then you would have suspected Lee Sook Won as you are doing now.
Not just that!
Since Lee Sook Won was poisoned
knowing the short temper you have--
Continue what you were saying.
I would have suspected who?
Tell me who it is!
Whoever it may be I will not forgive them!
Your Highness
The palace is a place filled with conspiracy and controversy.
Hundreds and thousands of people
all look to you to lead this country.
So how can a single day go by without any problems?
Please do not pry further.
Even if you do try, you will not be able to find out.
You think a king cannot figure out such a thing?
What use will that be, Your Highness?
It's just all a silent quarrel among women.
So you're saying it is the Queen...
Your Highness!
Since both you and Lee Sook Won were poisoned
- The only other person left-- - Your Highness!
Please take back what you just said!
Even if I were to die
I cannot dare say such a thing without proof Your Highness!
Your Highness...
Okay okay...
I am a worthless king.
I was not able to protect my nation and its people.
As well as my sons and daughter-in-law.
And now I couldn't even protect you.
There is nothing more I could want if I were to die right now.
What more could I want when you think so dearly of me?
I would rather die in your arms right now Your Highness
than live out my life in fear of being poisoned again.
Please... kill me Your Highness!
Hello! Welcome!
This is all from Lady So Won so please eat as much as you'd like!
Welcome, come on in!
My man, you've aged backwards!
This doesn't hurt so much for you to be so jumpy!
You're done!
Thank you.
And what symptoms bring my lady here today?
Looking at your face
you must be having stomach problems.
Lower your skirt.
I will give you a shot right below your belly button.
Don't be shy!
What is there to be shy about when you're ill?
Follow me inside.
That pervert!
Congratulations!
Welcome! My daughter has given birth to a prince!
- Congratulations! - Enjoy the food!
Say something.
What do you think we should do about this.
Is it not awkward to directly address this?
There is suspicion but we do not have any evidence yet, do we?
Then should we sit the Queen down
and question her?
I'm sure that will be a sight to see.
To say that the Queen was threatened by Lee Sook Won and Kim So Won
so attempted to poison them to death.
But to relocate Her Highness to the royal villa is...
Should we kick her out of the palace all together then?
Prime Minister...
Isolating her to the royal villa temporarily is an option...
Exactly what I'm saying.
Lee Sook Won had a miscarriage
and Kim So Won fortunately avoided any misfortunes.
At least until Kim So Won gives birth...
Isolating Her Highness is an option is what I'm saying.
We cannot do that!
Even if she is a young queen
she is still a mother to the nation.
So if she is mysteriously sent to the royal villa alone
then people will think she committed a grave crime.
And if that happens--
That is exactly what I'm trying to prevent.
If we want to keep what happened with Lee Sook Won and Kim So Won
a secret this is the only way to do so.
That is actually helping the Queen.
So... let's do that.
Fool...
Why are you meddling in royal affairs?
This is no ordinary ordeal.
If you get yourself caught up in the ladies' affairs
you will get yourself into big trouble.
Just pay attention to your political work.
Find an appropriate villa for the Queen.
Your Highness!
Why are you talking back?
Let the Queen's palace know.
to have her moved immediately!
Should I tell them myself?
Pardon Your Highness
but you must move before sunset.
Your Highness!
My Queen!
Did someone die?
Please stop crying.
To move to the villa when you have not done anything wrong...
I told you to stop.
Your Highness...
Court Lady Kim
Yes, Your Highness.
Where did His Highness say for me to go?
To a simple place
he has asked that you be moved to Kyung Duk Palace.
What do you mean Kyung Duk Palace?
How is that a place fit for Her Highness?
How dare you intervene!
Please do not yell at Court Lady Chung.
If it was you, would you be leaping with joy right now?
Let us go. Since the day seems to be slipping by.
Your Highness!
How long could it possibly take?
When His Highness is no longer so angry
he will ask me to return.
- My child. - Yes, father.
That seat is no different than sitting on a bed of needles.
It is too great a place for you to be.
I am aware.
Once you get to the royal palace
live silently as though you are dead.
And consider yourself lucky if you are able to live out your life.
I will be sure to keep that in mind.
Father
Thank you.
Is it not fortunate for me since it could be worse?
My Lady! Lady So Won!
Lady So Won!
I heard that Her Highness is being kicked out to Kyung Duk Palace.
Congratulations My Lady!
Her Majesty!
Your Highness! Her Majesty!
You must not leave the palace!
Your Highness! Move out the way you fool!
What has Her Highness done wrong to be moved to Kyung Duk Palace?
Father.
Your Highness!
Have you forgotten what you've said?
I... will always remember deep within my heart what you've said.
So... please don't worry father.
Your Highness!
Let's go now.
At this rate, it really will get dark out.
Take Her Highness to Kyung Duk Palace!
You must not Your Highness!
Her Majesty!
Do not be too saddened.
You were in my seat anyways.
Her Highness.
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Was it Kim So Won's doing?
How could Her Highness have brought the poison into the palace?
You had the poison but so did I.
So keep your mouth shut and remain silent.
I do not think he will kill Kim So Won at least until she gives birth...
Are you saying Kim So Won drank poison?
If I can just have the affection of His Highness, I can drink poison!
This child should not be brought into this world.
Please don't leave me.