How long have you known?
You're not asking any questions. Seems like you knew about it.
Do they really look alike?
Did His Majesty say that too?
That she really looks like her...
that's why he silenced you and ordered you to keep this from me, right?
Your Excellency.
Even you have... completely become His Majesty's man?
Thanks to you, I enjoyed the show very much.
It's good that you think that way.
However, the plot is all made up and a complete nonsense.
What?
A common village girl met the king while he was dressed as a commoner during his inspection.
Unaware of his identity, she fell in love with him.
How can something like that happen? It's ridiculous.
How does a busy King have time to fall in love with a woman?
If the King is like this, how can he hold peace and bring prosperity to his country?
I nearly had them arrested for showing such nonsense to the public.
That's not all.
That girl is the same.
Even if the king was wearing a straw cape,
there is no way to mask the royal aura of a king.
But she didn't even recognize him.
How ridiculous!
That woman obviously recognized the King and deliberately tried to get close to him.
No one can be sure about that.
But, there are
palace maids who enter the palace
and meet the King.
How is it possible?
How can such a clueless palace maid exist?
The person who wrote this nonsense story
should be punished for his crime immediately...
Why are you looking at me like that?
Because they're human...
Because they're human... therefore they'll encounter this kind of thing, isn't that so?
What?
The things that happen between two people...
How can that be explained with just common sense?
Well... I was just saying,
thanks to you, I enjoyed watching it.
I will surely pay back the money, so do not worry.
You don't have to.
I always pay my debts.
I'll certainly return it and...
Anyway, we will meet again soon.
From this day on, this lowly servant will not be able to protect you.
I'm apologetic towards Your Majesty, but I have to leave Celestial Hall.
Jang Sil has already been sent back to Celestial Hall safely.
Where have you been that you're home so late?
Beware you might be the next Jang Sil.
You might be dragged back by the sisters in Celestial Hall by your ears.
So, the person who took care of Jang Sil is...
Me.
She came to me because she had nowhere to go.
My popularity...
So the bold and free-spirited swordsman...
is Your Excellency?
Is that how Jang Sil described me?
That girl has pretty great foresight.
I was still worried she might be cheated.
If a cheat is as handsome as I am...
wouldn't it be worth being cheated once?
No matter what, I am really thankful to you.
Please take care.
If you were really that worried,
then, why...
did you only remember Jang Sil now?
What?
You forgot the person you were searching for.
You forgot the person who was waiting for you.
What is it that is so important that it holds you back?
I remained indifferent the first time...
But I have no confidence doing that for the second time.
What are you talking about?
I can't remain indifferent while watching you being drawn to...
another person in another place.
Your Excellency.
I shall leave now.
Wait a moment... Your Excellency!
Why must you always do this, Your Majesty?
If Your Majesty wished to leave the palace, you just had to inform us.
Why must you order me to make a useless snowman?
Didn't I already apologize?
Your Majesty ordered me to use clean snow that people hadn't stepped on.
Your humble servant climbed up to the roof and could have fallen to my death if I had missed a step.
But this isn't so and you're still alive and well.
Your Majesty, why... why are you so heartless?
Can't Your Majesty see that your humble servant's hands are still red from the snow?
Handling the cold snow, my hands were almost frostbitten.
Your Majesty, what are you doing?
Come here.
Allow me to warm your hands with my warm chest.
Your humble servant shall inform the kitchen to prepare your supper.
Please let me go.
When you reach the riverbank tomorrow morning, someone will take you across to the other side.
Since you have made the decision to leave,
then it's better to go as far as possible away from the capital.
Why are you not answering?
Anyway, we will meet again soon.
Shinmu.
Just for tonight...
Please allow me to enter the palace hall.
Why?
Are you starting to waver again?
It's really not like that. I just want...
to inform His Majesty that I'm leaving.
Is there a need to bid farewell between His Majesty and you?
Since you have decided to leave,
be firm with your decision.
I have some words that I must tell His Majesty.
After informing His Majesty, I'll definitely leave.
Please allow me to enter the palace today.
I beg you, shinmu.
His Majesty was furious and questioned the shaman intensely,
hoping for a reply from her. "I don't know whether I look like that her,
but I am not that girl.
If there's anything else that you want to ask, please go and ask that girl."
That's what she said.
Your Majesty.
Are you heading to the palace hall?
Yes, Your Majesty.
I personally came to confirm something with you.
Take off your cloak.
Quickly, take it off.
It isn't possible, Your Majesty.
This girl should not be looked at.
Did you not hear what I said?
Show your face to me.
There are so many political issues that are yet to be solved.
It's already late at night but there are still a lot of things to do.
Are you waiting for someone else?
Are you disappointed?
Why did you come, my Queen?
What is Your Majesty trying to hide?
After seeing Your Majesty's expression,
I clearly understand.
8 years ago, at the Secret Moon Pavillion where I met you for the first time as the Crown Prince,
Your Majesty
had that very same expression.
Even though we don't have any emotional connection,
I thought at least you knew how to understand a person's every mood.
but it seems I was mistaken.
I'm quite sure that last time, I clearly prohibited you from entering here!
What exactly,
has confused you?
How does that lowly Shaman
resemble that girl who died 8 years ago?
Queen.
Yes.
Please take her into your embrace.
Whether it's her soul or a talisman, it's fine.
Please embrace her to your heart's content!
I will not mind.
Didn't Your Majesty once say that I absolutely will not be able to capture your heart?
It doesn't matter.
I won't mind that either.
Queen!
But...
There's something you shouldn't forget.
Regardless of who the person is in your heart,
regardless of whom your heart is with,
the one who is the mother of this country is me.
Do you understand now?
The position next to you, is mine.
Soon, Your Majesty will have to accept this fact.
Quickly go inside and attend to His Majesty.
Who are you?
I...
I am a talisman sent from the Celestial Hall.
A talisman for the consummation of marriage.
Then, why didn't the other female shaman come?
That girl... has already fulfilled her purpose,
and will be leaving the Celestial Hall soon.
Now that you're really leaving, do you feel reluctant to go?
Why should I be reluctant?
I only regret that I wasn't able to help His Majesty resolve his worries.
But, your expression looks like you're about to cry.
She should have at least given you one day to let you say your final goodbyes.
It's so unreasonable.
That stubborn Godmother.
Quickly. Change your clothes.
Why did you call me here, has something happened?
It's his Majesty's order for you to enter the Palace Hall.
You shouldn't misunderstand.
His Majesty mistakenly regards you as another person.
Why are you using such a polite expression?
D-did...
Did I speak politely?
I think you're also regarding me as someone else.
Please relax.
What you're worried about, I am aware of it.
I will not misunderstand His Majesty.
Who allowed you to leave without permission?
Tell me. Who allowed you to leave without my permission?
I've already completed my mission, so I am required to leave.
Who said that you've completed your mission?
The person whom Your Majesty needs, isn't me.
Who was the one that said... she wanted to comfort the pain in my heart?
This servant, cannot replace her.
Who was the one that said... she wanted to relieve the troubles in my heart?
You commanded me not to be close to you, Your Majesty.
I never commanded you to leave!
What you've said is right.
The person who is standing in front of me, is it her...
Or you... I'm...
really confused.
So, until I'm not confused anymore,
until I know what it is that I feel,
don?t you dare?
leave my sight.
This is a royal order.
It's in 3 days?
Yes.
Today we've selected the 18th for the marriage consummation. It'll be in three days.
Having said so, we're expecting that you will be looking forward to it.
How can it be so quick?
It's according to the calculations of the Celestial Hall's Head Shaman.
That day the Yin and Yang elements are most positive.
You shall meet at the Palace Hall between 7-9 pm.
You must bear a crown prince.
So, there's no reason for you to believe those rumors.
Instead just concentrate on conditioning your body and mind to bear a child.
I'll definitely remember that.
What will you do now, Your Majesty?
This time, your royal body cannot fall ill.
I'm sorry, this time...
I can't let you do as you please.
Court Lady Jo.
Yes, Your Highness.
Tell my father, after he has finished his official business, that he is summoned to the palace.
I certainly will, Your Highness.
Aigoo, my head.
Yesterday, we only drank one bottle of wine at the brothel, but the pain is still there.
Don't you think it's suspicious?
What do you mean, suspicious?
They said it was produced in Kaesong and kept urging people to drink it.
I'm done analysing but it's still hard to tell what's wrong.
In my opinion, it isn't the Kaesong wine that's the problem.
It's that you are getting old.
Look at me, don't I look well?
What do you mean by that?
I'm still strong.
Your Excellency.
What is the matter?
You go ahead, I'll be there soon.
Then we will go first.
Are you going to the Palace Office, Your Excellency?
What's going on?
His Majesty came and caused a scene yesterday.
As the saying goes, instead of waiting, why not do it now?
He's preparing to expose some scandals today.
His Majesty?
My Lord, several imperial decrees could not be found.
What?
How can this be? How many books are missing?
Journals from 8 years ago are missing.
It's not like they've grown legs, how can they have disappeared?
Carefully look around again.
Yes.
They were definitely missing earlier.
My Lord! I found them!
You have worked hard.
A bit later and we would have been caught.
Make sure that you're exretmely careful. I don't want the old fox to find out what we're doing.
Your Majesty, something awful has happened.
What is it?
The eunuch who served the former king has committed suicide.
Investigating this case would be a waste of time.
It's obviously suicide.
Therefore, in my opinion,
we don't need to check for any perpetrators.
The focus should be to identify the motive for suicide.
Which certainly was something he wanted to keep secret.
"Pa!". Inspiration just came.
What exactly did he want to keep hidden?
What could it be that they're willing to gamble their lives for and keep hidden until the end?
Your Majesty, you should have your lunch.
But one thing can be determined.
They don't want me to know the secret.
Hyeong Seon.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Go to the Justice Court immediately and bring the Court Officials' register of names.
You can't leave out even the lowest of the guards.
And also this...
Is a secret command.
If you dare to leak secrets, you'll be killed. So be warned.
Wait a moment.
I want to know the reason
why I have to disguise myself as a eunuch.
Really tight-lipped.
Why do I feel like this has happened before?
Your Excellency.
Do you remember me?
How could your humble servant forget Your Majesty?
You were once Sungkyunkwan's head scholar.
Nowadays you've become a justice court official.
To see your name on the government list,
makes me extremely happy.
How gracious of you, Your Majesty.
You know that the Chief Eunuch who served my father has committed suicide.
Of course I know.
The case being investigated has been transferred to the Justice Court.
Was this Your Majesty's arrangement?
Your mental acuity has not deteriorated since your younger days.
Regarding punishment, they understand it thoroughly.
They're in charge of the investigation.
The truth is something that will forever remain unknown to me.
What truth are you referring to?
I want to ask you about this matter.
What?
Starting from today, pretend you're providing assistance to the Investigation Bureau.
Investigate the death of the Chief Eunuch.
Pretend... to investigate?
Correct, but you are to investigate another matter.
What I want you to investigate is...
the Crown Princess' death 8 years ago, her illness and how she suddenly got it.
His Majesty's actions are a bit unusual lately.
Although I don't dare confirm it, he's been acting suspiciously the past few days.
I'm afraid His Majesty is starting to have doubts about what happened 8 years ago.
We must think of a good counterplan.
If the truth is made ??public,
he'll definitely use this as an opportunity to get rid of the relatives in one fell swoop.
In my opinion this happened because the consummation date was brought forward.
It is indeed God's will.
How are these two things related?
If they have children, the parents will inevitably pray for calmness and stability.
The former king fathered Prince Yang Myeong and later Crown Prince Lee Hwon.
He made a supreme effort to restrain himself, trying hard to keep things peaceful for both princes.
Between relatives, what exactly are we worrying about?
In our hands, we have a way of preserving our power.
No matter how much he investigates, he won't be able to find out anything.
Even if it comes out he can only
Why do you always stare at me?
My Husband, you are most handsome when you're reading.
You would be even more handsome if you smiled a little more.
You do not look like you are sorry.
But my husband, how long do you need to read?
Why won't you look at me?
I really hope I can become a book.
If my body was covered in writing,
then would you look at me more?
You must think of how to wash off the ink on your body
with a lot of troubles.
What am I doing now?
I just made eye contact with my husband.
My husband has already been gone for... for...
only two days.
When I'm away, please spend more time taking care of mother.
I must certainly listen to my husband.
Mother, can I come in?
Yes Princess, please come in.
Mother. What are you doing?
The Queen Dowager sent over this letter. I was just reading it.
Mother? What did she say?
She wanted to know how you were getting along.
And also...
And said that His Majesty's consummation date has been brought forward.
A date to consummate the marriage? When?
Three days from now, on the 18th day of the month.
That fast?
Mother, it looks like I need to go to the palace.
Of course, going to the palace is good,
but this is so sudden, what do you want to do?
I want to teach the Queen a few tricks.
Then, I'll just take it that you agreed. I'll be going now, Mother.
If you want to bear a son, eat more vegetables.
When you sleep you must lie down facing the left side.
What else is there?
Princess, by doing this aren't you forgetting your dignity?
This is so strange. I'm sure I saw it just a while ago.
7 things that should be done and 8 things that shouldn't be done, just where is it?
I think I saw it here before.
What is this? Court lady Yun has also read this book?
Court lady Yun, why did you read it?
It... it's used as teaching material.
Aigoo, you've probably read them all,
and you're pretending to be reserved.
I'm going to teach a few tricks to the Queen,
so what should I take as repayment?
A peony headdress,
or a pearl hairpin?
Princess, we haven't seen each other for a long time.
Great Queen Dowager.
Have you been well?
Is your relationship with your husband still good?
Yes.
Great Queen Dowager, have you been well?
No. I haven't been well.
What?
Our one and only treasured princess doesn't come to see me,
so how can I be living well?
I am truly sorry.
I'm only joking.
Are you going to the Queen's Palace Hall?
I just happen to be going there too. Let's go together.
Th-there's no need.
Just now something happened at home, and I need to quickly go back.
I was about to leave the palace.
Then, please take care.
The truth that father wanted to hide.
Despite having to sacrifice himself, the former official wanted to guard the secret.
Just what exactly is it?
Your Majesty.
The three Professors and physician wish to see you.
Come in.
Your Majesty. We will examine your pulse. Please take a seat.
Today is not the day of your usual rounds.
Why did you all come to see me?
What is this?
This is the consummation date.
3 days from now.
Yes. That happens to be an auspicious date.
It's the best day for you to unite with the Queen.
The weather will be especially good.
A suitable place has also been selected, Your Majesty.
In addition Your Majesty has recovered.
The marriage needs to be consummated as soon as possible.
I still haven't recovered to that extent.
Forgive me if I speak directly. Your Majesty's health has improved so there is nothing major to hinder you.
When I say that I am ill, that means I am ill!
But unpredictable things can happen.
Yes, Your Majesty.
For the marriage consummation sun to be in such a favorable place is considerably rare, Your Majesty.
In order to carry on the ancestral line, we cannot postpone it anymore Your Majesty.
I've already said that my body hasn't fully recovered yet!
I don't want to talk anymore. All of you, leave immediately!
Your Majesty.
Didn't you hear me?
Hurry up and leave, now!
It's not the first or second time that His Majesty has rejected the consummation.
I already expected it.
The efforts put in helping the consummation, might become useless this time too.
How are you so calm?
In any event this time it must be successful.
Could it be that you have a good idea?
Actually, I'm thinking about the female Shaman.
Why do you suddenly speak of her?
His Majesty is aware of the talisman's existence.
Doesn't the talisman come in only when he is asleep?
That's why it's strange.
His Majesty's nature is such that he'd definitely disagree with anything related to a talisman.
Except for Un and Hyeong Seon, His Majesty won't allow anyone else near him.
But when he found out about the talisman's existence,
he always keeps her by his side.
Do you think this means anything?
Is it really because of his health?
Then...
It's his feelings.
If this is true, we can't let it continue.
What should we do then?
We need to make the shaman leave His Majesty immediately.
No.
Until the consummation day arrives,
she must remain at His Majesty's side.
You told me 8 years ago
that the royal marriage is not about love.
What you've said is right.
But the matter of consummation...
I can make use of this type of feeling to reach my objective.
Since I can't get those feelings,
then I can only make use of them.
What you've said is right.
The person who is standing in front of me, is it her...
Or you... I'm...
really confused.
So until I'm not confused anymore,
until I know what it is that I feel,
don?t you dare?
leave my sight.
Wow!
Take a look at this color.
Eonni, come over and see this.
Someone sent you a huge gift.
It's so beautiful.
This color.
Ah, it's so pretty.
Take a look at this knife. It's really great.
The sound of this bell is so clear.
Jang Sil, where are all these from?
Here's the letter.
Do you like it?
I hope you can use it to assist your powers.
One who has a bold and free spirited soul.
The Knight.
How did she become so lucky?
She must have been a saviour in her past life.
You...
Can it be that you came looking for me?
Did you like the gifts?
I didn't know what you liked.
I simply got a shaman who knows you well to choose the items.
Next time I'll send you a chopping knife.
Why did you do this, My Lord?
What did I do?
I'm...
I'm only an ordinary shaman.
That's why I sent the equipment as a gift to you.
I'd like to know why you gave me these gifts?
Are you asking this because you really don't know?
I really don't know. That's why I'm asking you.
Because I like you.
I...
like you.
Your joke
is going too far.
It's not a joke.
If it's not a joke then what is it?
Its a man who likes a woman.
It must be love.
You don't know me that well.
How can you say that you bear such feelings towards me?
Because you are the first,
to tell me not to hide behind laughs,
and not to deceive my own heart.
The pain in my heart,
I should let it go.
You were the first to say that to me.
And your words,
comforted me.
You're right.
I indeed know little about you.
In the beginning,
I paid attention to you because you looked like the person I used to love.
But now, that?s not the case.
Because the person I see now,
is only you.
Once again,
the fate of those who must not meet, are again tangled together.
This makes me restless.
It will only create chaos.
This will soon
become a bloodbath.
The Mandate of Heaven,
how can it be stopped by man?
All of this will end,
in just 3 days.
At that time,
if the consummation is successful,
their fate will be broken again.
After that day is over,
I will send agassi to
a distant, safe place.
Will her leaving be enough?
The truth that we tried to bury
is already starting to show.
Even if the truth comes out,
it will not change anything.
You already know that.
They have a hold on everyone's weaknesses,
and nobody can escape them.
I know that I'm very good-looking,
but stop staring at me.
Also,
a man who is studying seriously is very attractive.
Moreover, I am this country's King.
Isn't he that awesome?
Laughing?
Did you just laugh at me?
I deserve to die.
Come with me.
I want to take a walk.
Is there something that's worrying you?
Today, Your Majesty's color doesn't look good.
Today,
someone died because of me.
Because I made a poor decision,
that person decided to kill himself.
Therefore,
that person's killer,
is me.
Death's shadow always follows those around me.
The people I care for
are all placed in danger.
I...
I couldn't protect them all.
Not only am I unable to protect them,
I even let them receive unjust treatment.
I was unable to stop it.
It's not Your Majesty's fault.
Those people all knew
how Your Majesty wanted to protect them.
How you cared for them.
Everyone.
All of them can feel your true heart.
Therefore,
please don't blame yourself.
Then, use your spiritual powers and tell me...
The truth that I currently seek...
Will it eventually be uncovered?
It will be uncovered.
So,
with your own personal thoughts this time
not your spiritual powers, answer me.
The truth that I am seeking, will it eventually be uncovered?
It will be uncovered.
How can you be so sure?
Because I believe in Your Majesty's true intentions.
A tangled knot will not unravel all at once.
But if you pull each part of the knot bit by bit,
the truth that was deeply hidden,
will inevitably be uncovered one day, won't it?
So please,
you must believe in yourself.
Thank you.
It's really been quite a while,
since I've heard such comforting words.
Exactly how many times do I have to repeat this!
I am still ill.
My only constant worry
maybe your sickness has become better, hasn't it?
Do you mean
that I am lying right now?
It will soon be 10 days since the shaman who blocks bad luck entered the palace.
What are you saying?
Don't tell me...
that she hasn't helped you improve at all?
I'm asking you...
how these two are related?
The reason the shaman was summoned was to relieve your sickness.
If she is unable to do her duty,
then,
we should follow the country's law and punish her.
Punish her in accordance with the country's law?
Entering the palace...
means they offer their lives as a guarantee.
If they've been serving in the palace for a few days but still don't have the desired effect,
this will inevitably arouse suspicion.
To ensure the security and safety of the country,
we would have to remove her.
This is what should be done.
It's affection.
You need to take advantage of that affection.
If His Majesty,
uses the excuse that his body is sick to decline the consummation,
it means the shaman failed in her duty.
She should be punished according to the law.
If we're lucky,
His Majesty
will agree to the consummation.
What if he wants to retain the shaman to perform her duties?
She should be sent out of the Palace.
The only difference is to go out alive...
or to go out dead.
Her life is held tightly in our hands.
If in case,
His Majesty still needs the shaman after the consummation,
to serve him personally,
what will you do?
When the time comes,
I'll need you to agitate the scholars, Father.
Joseon has always respected Confucius and is Confucian orientated.
For a King who is a role model to his people,
to actually secretly hide a shaman in the Palace Hall,
what reactions will the scholars have?
I know that I'm very good-looking,
but stop staring at me.
Eonni.
We obviously cleaned it this morning,
why do we have to do it again?
I've already told you that today is the day for the consummation.
The day of consummation?
That's right, the day of consummation.
So everyone has to surround the Celestial Hall tonight
to pray that they have a safe consummation. Didn't I tell you already?
You forgetful girl.
Your Majesty.
This is a ritual that must be done sooner or later.
For the prosperity of the Imperial clan
you must produce an heir.
This is the only way to appease the people.
Don't say anymore.
It is my duty to serve your Majesty,
but the more important mission is to protect the Imperial clan.
This matter can't be delayed again...
Why are you also like this?
What's most important is, they have discovered the existence of the shaman.
You need to make a careful decision.
If Your Majesty insists on continuing you will be in great danger,
and so will she.
Your servant is really worried that Your Majesty will be hurt once again.
Worried that you will once again blame yourself for not being able to protect her.
Your Majesty.
Tonight,
don't let her come.
An empty Palace Hall,
I don't want her to guard it alone.
My Queen, His Majesty has arrived.
There's been a royal order that you don't need to go to the King's Quarters tonight.
What were you thinking when you have such a sad expression?
Why did you come?
Could it be possible that... Is it because you heard the news about His Majesty's consummation of marriage?
Please go back.
His Majesty is the monarch of the country.
The birth of an heir is an important matter.
I know.
By thinking of His Majesty, you'll only be broken-hearted in the end...
and feel pain.
That... I understand.
So why are you shedding tears?
Me...
Can't it be me?
Can't it be me? Me...
Your Majesty, please remove your ikseongwan. (ikseongwan - special hat worn by royalty)
Your Majesty, please take off the jade belt.
You finally get your desire fulfilled, congratulations my Queen.
How can it be just my desire?
On top there are the two Highnesses and below there are the commoners,
this is what everyone wants.
Why can't it be me?
Please go back.
Do you want to leave with me?
I'm a person that regards the Prince's position as dirt.
I made preparations long ago to give up everything and run far away.
You don't want to live as a shaman forever.
If you want to get out of this complicated environment,
if you want to leave,
are you willing to escape with me?
No matter what Your Majesty says,
I'm Your Majesty's woman.
That's true.
Since you're unable to obtain my love,
at the very least you must become the mother of the next king.
Fine.
Just for my Queen, I'll untie my robe.