Long live! Long live! Long live the King!
So what abilities do you possess that will allow you to become the Head of the inner palace?
I want to become Grand Prince Su Yang's daughter-in-law.
Don't beg him, oppa.
Don't tell me in this vast land, there is no place to bury our father properly?
I.. won't be able to live much longer.
You... Do you live in the palace?
Please forgive me.
I'm the type of people who will feel extremely miserable if I can't speak my true feelings.
I wish to bring this child into the palace, and made her a palace maid.
If we are fated to meet again, I will tell you then.
This wedding must proceed smoothly, Grand Prince.
Is it you, who wishes to see me?
I'm asking you whether you're the one who asked to see me.
Who are you?
My name is Jang. Initial name is Song. Word is Won Myeong.
Grand Prince Su Yang, is my father.
I am not asking for your name.
So...
I was asking why you came to find me.
You can't understand words?
This marriage was decided on by the Elders of our families.
So I have to find an excuse.
Isn't it? I can't completely go against something that's decided by the Elders.
Yes, was that the meaning?
Because you wanted to reject the wedding, that's why you asked to see the bridegroom?
It's all right. If that's the case,
I will also accept it.
Are you saying anything will do?
I will follow your intentions because marriage cannot be forced.
There is no need to feel sorry.
Do you know who I was,
when we met for the first time in the palace?
You lost your way in the palace, surely you don't belong to the palace.
You're at the Great Hall which is only allowed for Royal Family.
You should be someone I know.
I can't figure out. Very curious. Felt very mysterious. All these were the facts.
So when a scholar official's daughter made the suggestion, Prince Do Won was also firmly against it.
Everything seems to be wine mixed with water, water mixed with wine.
So do you know who I am?
Of course I don't know.
Then, it's fated to be a temporary marriage.
I'm very sorry. She always had few manners.
You don't have to put it that way.
-= Hak Hwak (father of Queen Insoo) =-
- = Hak Hwak (father of Queen In Soo) =- I know this doesn't follow the etiquette.
I already intended to meet her.
- =Prince Do Wan (eldest son of Grand Prince Su Yang)=-
I already intended to meet her.
Are you referring to her?
Although it seems inappropriate to say this, she is really a very special lady.
=Grand Prince Su Yang and Queen Jeong Hui had two sons and one daughter.=
=The eldest son, Prince Do Won, was very different in character from his father, Grand Prince Su Yang.=
=Submissive personality, gentle behavior.=
What did Han Hak's daughter say?
Nothing much.
Nothing much?
Before this, she insisted to see the bridegroom, but why did she end up saying nothing?
- =Lady Yun (Grand Prince Su Yang's wife)=- Before this, she insisted to see the bridegroom, but why she ended up saying nothing?
- =Grand Prince Su Yang (King Se Jo, second son of King Se Jong)=-
She wanted to see me because...
Why did you stop? Quick continue with it.
She has seen me. There will be news soon, mother.
Don't tell me he has been rejected.
How could he be rejected?
Oh, how could such a thing happened?
A scholar official's daughter insisted to see the appearance of her bridegroom.
Even if she really has no manners, she still can't do this.
I feel that's not bad.
Not bad?
He is the person she is living with for her rest of her lifetime.
That child wanted to meet him. In fact, I'm quite agreeable to it.
I can't stand it.
I might as well get Ming Dynasty's princess to be my daughter-in-law. I can't stand this anymore.
What do you think?
What is it?
-= Han Jeong (Queen In Soo) =-
Weak like a young lady.
- =Prince Gye Yang's wife (second sister of Queen In Soo)=- What are you trying to do? Do you know the status of his family?
Are you rejecting him?
What status? Isn't he just a royal offshoot?
Off... Offshoot?
Born as a dragon's child but yet becomes a python that cannot ascend to heaven. What's the use?
A python even after 1000 years, it's still a python.
Then in the first place, he already didn't catch your eyes.
Then why did you do it?
If they knew it, they would never let you off.
But they won't kill me, right? What abilities do they have?
Are you going to let her have her own way, Father?
Grand Prince Su Yang's wife surely won't forgive us for rejecting this marriage.
Please come in quickly, Right State Councillor.
How is his condition?
-=Kim Jong Seo, Right State Councillor=-
He's just out of danger. - =Kim Jong Seo, Right State Councillor=-
-=Kim Jong Seo, Right State Councillor=-
I heard that Kim Jong Seo was ordered to enter the palace urgently.
According to the imperial physicians, his Majesty's condition is very unstable.
If he passes away today or tomorrow, it will not be strange at all.
Is it that serious?
Grand Prince, we can't let them do what they want this time.
Grand Prince, we can't let them do what they want this time. - =Gwon Byeok (Advisor to Grand Prince Su Yang)=-
Before Se Jong the Great passed away, he issued a decree
to get Kim Jong Seo, who's stationed at Pyong Yang Province, to bring soldiers into the capital.
Whether it's then or now, the only person he could trust is Kim Jong Seo.
Today, Kim Jong Seo was ordered to enter the palace. It looks to me the same circumstances.
When there're major changes, he would ask Kim Jong Seo to guard the palace.
Stop it.
Grand Prince.
Will brother really kill me?
What can His Majesty do?
His Majesty is only Kim Jong Seo's puppet.
Please be careful with your words.
Emperor Tae Jo fought painstakingly to establish this empire.
How could we allow Kim Jong Seo to usurp the power so easily?
So we must kill Kim Jong Seo.
On what basis should it be?
Basis?
The Winner becomes the King.
Now are you trying to entice me into usurping the throne?
Killing Kim Jong Seo, how could this be considered as usurping the throne?
Please lie down, Your Majesty.
How can a living person lie down to receive his guest?
-=Mun Jong, Se Jong's eldest son.=-
How can a living person lie down to receive his guest?
It's fine to have Eom Ja Chi here.
I don't know when I will die.
Your Majesty.
Come in.
Royal Noble Consort Hye has taken good care of the Prince Successor. She can be trusted.
- =Prince Successor (Yi Hong Wi, future King Dan Jong)=- - =Royal Noble Consort Hye (King Se Jong's 4th wife)=-
Please sit down, Right State Councillor.
Quickly kowtow to Right State Councillor.
I can't receive this.
What are you waiting? I asked you to kowtow to him.
I count on you to take care of the Prince Successor.
Please protect the Prince Successor, Your Excellency.
I will trust Right State Councillor.
Please come over here, Your Highness.
Your Highness, even if it crushes my body and breaks my bones, and I die a thousand times,
I will still protect Your Highness.
What did Grand Prince say?
He's half-hearted.
Is this something that can be done half-heartedly?
At the time when King Se Jong The Great was about to die,
we were almost killed by Kim Jong Seo. It wasn't easy to escape from the danger.
Thinking about it now, that incident was too scary.
Deep into the night, Kim Jong Seo's soldiers came and surrounded our residence.
And it lasted as long as half a month.
Don't tell me you've forgotten?
Grand Prince, when you were placed under house arrest,
You almost didn't make it to your Father's funeral.
You must find a way to keep us alive. You can't sit and wait for your death.
Lady Bu, His Excellency surely has his own thinking.
Thinking?
He's too kind-hearted, and not decisive.
Right State Councillor, you're really here.
Right State Councillor, you must help me to matchmake.
Matchmake?
Yes, my son has fallen in love with Han Hak's daughter.
He's lovesick and has fallen ill as well.
Well, this is a big thing!
Aigoo, Chief State Councillor, you're here too.
Han Hak has 6 daughters. Which one are you referring to?
I heard she is the youngest.
This is really a big thing.
Han Hak's youngest daughter is supposed to be sent to the Ming Dynasty as concubine.
Concubine?
Han Hak's older sisters were all chosen to be imperial concubines by the Ming Dynasty's Emperor.
-=Hwang Bo In, Chief State Councillor=- Han Hak's older sisters were all chosen to be imperial concubines by the Ming Dynasty's Emperor.
That's why he acted so arrogantly.
That's why it's not possible.
That's right.
The Ming Dynasty's Emperor is only 22 years old.
If his youngest daughter becomes his concubine,
she surely will be treasured.
I was thinking why he's against it...
Let me give Grand Prince Su Yang a recommended prescription
that's very useful to treat lovesickness.
That's right.
Find horse manure and dry it under the sun. Then mix it with honey.
Right. I need some help from His Majesty.
If Brother is willing to help me matchmake them,
Han Hak might change his mind. I'm going in first.
Did you say horse manure, Chief State Councillor? Isn't it ox manure?
Thank you.
Horse manure. Horse manure.
How can this person behave in this way?
Isn't it not?
Last time, during that welcome ceremony, he's even dancing.
Today, he's pretending to be an idiot.
Su Yang might be afraid of you.
That's why he's a scary person.
Why is he scary?
This time, it's obvious that he's asking you to spare his life.
Don't tell me he's asking me to let him off?
So.
Chief State Councillor, are you making fun of me now?
What are you talking about?
Su Yang, he's a deep person.
Right State Councillor, you have made a mistake.
This time, he's only asking you to spare his life.
Grand Prince Su Yang, what brings you here?
Eunuch Eom, I'm here to see His Majesty.
I heard that His Majesty is critically ill.
It's completely nonsense.
Is that so? That's good to hear.
You can go back.
His Majesty has issued a decree that with no orders from him, no one can enter the Gangnyeongjeon. (Gangnyeongjeon - a building used as the king's main residing quarters.)
Eunuch Eom, when you see His Majesty, please tell him that
Su Yang was here to greet him.
Did you hear it? You this person.
You've done a good job.
Grand Prince Su Yang is no longer that arrogant.
-=Eom Ja Chi (Great Hall Eunuch)=-
Grand Prince Su Yang is no longer that arrogant.
- = Royal Noble Consort Hye (King Se Jong's 4th wife)=-
Who can understand his thoughts?
Eunuch Eom.
Yes, Lady Hye.
You must keep a good watch over the Great Hall.
His Majesty could go anytime.
You don't have to worry, Lady Hye.
This throne should belongs to you, younger brother.
Until now, other being filial to Royal Father, I didn't do anything else.
Hyeongnim. (Hyeongnim - honorific address of older brother)
-=Mun Jong (eldest son of King Se Jong)=-
I haven't died now,
because I can't allow our Royal Father to send his son off.
I'm only trying to lengthen my lifespan.
Why are you saying this, Hyeongnim?
Royal Father has always been thinking of you.
But,
he can't bear to cast aside this son who has been by his side for 28 years.
Don't you know Royal Father's intention?
If he can't adhere to the principle of appointing the eldest son as throne successor,
the conflict among the princes will continue.
There must not be fights among brothers with the same blood.
I will protect elder brother.
If you met with any unforeseen circumstances, I will take care of my young nephew.
Trust me, hyeongnim.
I'm unhappy that I'm a woman.
I really don't want to take orders from men for my whole lifetime.
But my behavior was too impetuous.
With respect to my request for this marriage, I apologize to you.
Prince Do Won, how do you plan to live your life?
Yes...
You haven't even thought of it once?
Of course, I have thought about it.
Since I'm living in this world, meeting a beautiful woman,
and live happily ever after, is my first goal.
What's next?
What's next? I haven't thought about it.
What's the difference between human beings and animals?
Animals can only submit to their own fates.
But human beings don't have to submit to their fates.
Isn't that so?
If I need to defy fate, I will think about it when it happens.
I knew it would be this way.
Did you lose your horse?
I'm injured. Why did you first ask about the horse?
Ride my horse back.
You don't have to worry about me.
Get on the horse. Even if you don't wish to submit to fate, you shouldn't distrust marriage predestined by fate.
Is it inappropriate?
If it's inappropriate...
Of course, it's inappropriate.
Then I get off the horse and walk.
People already saw everything that needs to see. How will it help getting off the horse now?
I thought you hope that I do this.
What are you saying?
Women are not allowed to sit together with men after reaching 7 years old.
If you wish to overcome the customary social practices,
shouldn't we start breaking this rule first?
- = Venue, South Korean Traditional Village =-
Put them here first.
- Yes. - Yes.
You're here, Your Lady.
Yes.
Don't put them there. Carry them inside, there are jars in the kitchen.
-=Song I (future Deposed Queen Lady Yun)=-
Do we put here, Miss?
It's too messy inside. You can just put here. I will tidy up later.
Can, can. Will do it. Aigoo.
This girl is really out of the ordinary.
She sees herself as a lady of the nobility. She really knows how to order people.
Have you put everything inside?
Aigoo, Court Lady Chae.
Thanks for your hard work.
You didn't have to do this.
On your way back, buy a cup of wine to quench your thirst.
Thank you very much, Court Lady Chae.
But what are you going to do with that plump girl?
Do you really want to bring her to the palace?
Although her appearance is not outstanding, but she's very smart.
This is rice, Father.
Come out quickly, Princess Consort. Miss is back home.
How could there be such a thing?
I'm really too nervous. I can't stand watching it further.
Father, Father. Come out for a moment. Something big has happened.
Enter.
That's why there're rumors that Prince Gye Yang is scared of his wife.
That's why there're rumors that Prince Gye Yang is scared of his wife. - =Prince Gye Yang's wife (second sister of Queen In Soo)=-
All these aren't the problems, Father.
Your youngest daughter riding on Prince Do Won's horse.
What's so shocking about this? So what's the issue with riding on Prince Do Won's horse?
She's sitting in front of Prince Do Won.
What should we do? By now, the whole capital city surely knows about it.
Prince Do Won, please come inside for a cup of tea.
When we're fated to meet again. Bye.
So, when can I take her away?
Whenever you feel convenient, you can take her away.
Oh, will this do?
At least I must stay till the 43rd day of my father's death.
Yes, it should be that way.
Please wait a while, mamanim. (Mamanim? used to call palace ladies with higher rank.)
There is no need to worry. Take your time.
Thank you very much, mamanim.
But if she is not with me, what will happen to my life?
Who can take care of this house?
What if there is no food in the house? I cannot possibly lick my fingers, right?
Do not worry, madam.
If I'm taking away this child, is it possible for me not to care about you at all?
From time to time, I will come to visit madam.
Really?
Because I don't know how I could live my life without her.
I am very sorry.
There is no need to send me off.
Please take care, mamanim.
I will definitely pay back your benevolence, mamanim.
Mother, are you really sending Song I to the palace?
Song I is too pitiful. Please don't send her to the palace.
All thanks to Court Lady Choe, she doesn't have to worry about her livelihood. How can that be pitiful?
20? Aigoo, only 20 taels.
With such little money, how are we going to live? Aigoo.
- =Prince Do Won (eldest son of Grand Prince Su Yang)=-
Sit down.
What is there to be embarrassed about?
Where's that posture of yours when you demanded to see the bridegroom?
Because her mother died early, this child lacks etiquette.
You are too modest.
What do we do now? A young man and woman riding on the same horse together in the capital city.
I can only say that it's fate that brings both of you together.
I will find Grand Prince Su Yang and formally propose a marriage between our families.
No problem, right?
Good, we'll settle in this way.
About that, Father...
It's too late to regret now. It's your fault that the matter ends up in this way.
You started this trouble, so you have to suffer the consequences.
Miss, it doesn't seems that you didn't like this arrangement.
Without meeting Grand Prince Su Yang, I will absolutely not get married.
What nonsense are you talking about?
You want to meet your future father-in-law!
There's no such customary practice in a scholar official's household?
She wants to meet with Grand Prince Su Yang. What do you mean?
I'm also not sure, Sir.
This girl...
What are you doing up there again?
I have satisfied all your wishes.
Why do you want to meet up with Grand Prince Su Yang?
I want to ask Grand Prince Su Yang one question.
Do you think that's possible?
He's your future father-in-law.
That's why I need to see him.
Aigoo. You are here, my relative-in-laws.
What?
- = Prince An Pyeong (third son of King Se Jong) =
I heard that you're marrying your daughter into my brother Su Yang's family.
Heard that you're marrying your daughter into my brother Su Yang's family.
Yes, that is...
In that case, what should be the relationship?
Prince Gye Yang and Grand Prince Su Yang are brothers.
Your Excellency, your second daughter is Prince Gye Yang's wife.
It's hard to figure out this type of relationship.
Go in. Grand Prince Su Yang is already there.
Isn't this Ro Am and U Deok?
=Grand Prince An Pyeong is the third son of King Se Jong the Great.=
=He's very sociable and a charming person.=
=However, he always makes fun of Grand Prince Su Yang's greed.=
=ln fact, he's an elegant scholar held captive by greed.=
I really have nothing to say. I just want my daughter...
How difficult can this be? In fact, I also like to meet her.
Please don't put in this way, Grand Prince Su Yang.
My daughter's request was too audacious. Please don't take it seriously.
Where shall I meet her?
Pardon.
Do I go to your house?
No, it's not there.
Where then?
Actually...
There is no need to feel awkward, just say it.
Actually...
Of all places, why must you meet me here?
You can start.
I have 5 older sisters.
So?
My father said that a woman without talent is virtuous.
No Four Books Three Classics. Even Hunminjeongeum, he also didn't teach me. (Hunminjeongeum - promulgated by King Se Jong Daewang when he created hangeul)
A woman without talent is virtuous?
Because women aren't learned, so they are being ignored, isn't it?
Am I wrong?
I cannot say that you're wrong.
But this is women's fate since ancient times.
Therefore, I cannot say that you're right.
Grand Prince.
Although I was jeered by my brothers, I still manage to learn some words.
Even though I couldn't fully understand Four Books Three Classics, I have read a lot of other books.
I'm going to have a knowledgeable daughter-in-law. My life is not going to be easy.
I have a favor to ask from you, Grand Prince.
Let me become a Queen.
What ability do I have?
If his father becomes the King, wouldn't Prince Do Won follow and succeed his father?
You're asking me to promise you something that I cannot do.
When I saw Father dancing in front of the King,
Father's posture and movement was like a heavenly crane flying gracefully towards the sky.
No other princes can be comparable to you.
Please answer, Father.
So, did you promise her?
So, did you promised her?
What should I do? She found out my ambition.
This daughter-in-law of yours is not simple.
Yes, right.
- =Gwon Byeok (Advisor to Grand Prince Su Yang)=-
Therefore, we must first gain the upper hand.
Before Kim Jeong Seo takes action, we must move
to attract talented people and recruit private soldiers.
I'm saying to you.
How can I stand up to His Majesty and Kim Jeong Seo's soldiers?
The more steps I take, the more they will become vigilant and guard against me.
You don't win this thing by the number of people you have.
I just need 3 people who are willing to sacrifice their lives for me.
These 3 people, have you found them, Grand Prince?
Only you. There's only 1 person now.
The youngest in our household is truly beautiful.
-= Han Jeong (Queen In Soo) =-
- = Han Jeong (Queen In Soo) =- The Palace has sent people here too.
- =Prince Gye Yang's wife (second sister of Queen In Soo)=- The Palace has sent people here too.
- =Prince Gye Yang's wife (second sister of Queen In Soo)=- You're so lucky. You will enjoy great wealth.
Prepare everything carefully to welcome our guest
Chief State Councillor and Right State Councillor will also be attending this banquet.
- Yes. - Yes.
Father-in-law, congratulations.
Only now, it fits with your wish, right?
-= Hak Hwak (father of Queen In Soo) =-
- = Han Hwak (father of Queen In Soo) =- Why are you drinking wine so early in the morning?
Isn't it, Father-in-law?
Now you have become relatives with Grand Prince Su Yang.
Now you can hold your head high.
You are also not bad.
Prince and Grand Prince is a big difference.
Grand Prince is the son of the King's first wife while Prince is only the son of the King's secondary wives.
I can't compare with Brother Su Yang.
He's truly from the Royal Family.
Drunk. You're already drunk.
So it's said that son-in-law is not treated like a human being.
You this fellow, what are you doing? Why aren't you coming over here?
Sir! Sir! Arrived. The bridegroom has arrived.
=During the Joseon Dynasty, the marriage ceremony was based on "The Family Rituals of Zhu Xi".=
=But it still inherit the following 6 rites.=
=Bridegroom? s family sent a wedding proposal through an intermediary to the bride? s family and the latter agreed to it.=
=Napchae refers to sending over the 'Four Pillars' of the bridegroom, comprising year, month, day, and hour of his moment of birth.=
=Napgi refers to the bride? s family selecting the wedding date as a reply.=
=Nappye refers to the bridegroom's family sending a chest of gifts containing a marriage letter and necessary articles to the bride's family. =
=Daerye refers to the bridegroom going over to the bride's house where the marriage ceremony is being held.=
=Ugi refers to the bride following the bridegroom back to his house.=
- =Prince Do Won (eldest son of Grand Prince Su Yang)=-
Go and live a good life. Without mother, can you live well?
-=Song I (future Deposed Queen Lady Yun)=-
Mother, don't be too worried.
I'm not going to die, so why are you so sad?
There is no need to worry, madam.
This child is so smart. Is it possible for her not to adapt to the life in the palace?
This child is a member of the nobility.
Her background is different from the other palace maids.
That's why she will do better.
My child, come over here.
Aigoo, my child.
You are born to the wrong mother. I sold you to the royal family.
Aigoo, aigoo, you are so kind.
What to do? Aigoo.
Bring some more meat here.
This is really a good day.
Brother, you must take good care of mother.
Things turn out to be in this way. Don't blame mother for it.
Aigoo!
Aigoo! What will happen to me?
When I go to the netherworld, how do I face my husband?
Song I.
This is the same as adding wings to Grand Prince Su Yang.
-= Kim Jeong Seo (Right State Councillor)=- This is the same as adding wings to Grand Prince Su Yang.
-= Kim Jeong Seo (Right State Councillor)=-
What nonsense are you talking about?
What if he relies on the backing by Han Hak and starts scheming.
-=Hwang Bo In, Chief State Councillor=-
What if he relies on the backing by Han Hak and starts scheming.
Grand Prince Su Yang is a person who will dispatch troops only with a just cause.
As long as we don't slip up such that it provides Grand Prince Su Yang excuses to take actions, there won't be any big incidents.
But I am still not at ease.
Go.
Let's go.
Move aside. Chief State Councillor is coming.
Let's go.
Move aside.
I am Court Lady Choe.
Let's go in.
It is already late at night, Court Lady Choe.
I made a trip back home.
Is this the child?
Quickly, pay your respects. In the future, you will need his help.
I am Song I. Bongsan County Magistrate Yun is my father.
- = Jeon Yun (Donggung Eunuch)=- (Donggung - Palace of the Crown Prince/Prince Successor)
If he's a Bongsan County Magistrate, he's a 6th junior rank official, right?
You can't call me official but instead chief eunuch.
I'm sorry to trouble you.
Walk slower. You don't know the way around, what if you get lost?
Mamanim, is this the place where the King stays? (Mamanim? used to call palace ladies with higher rank.)
Why are you asking this?
If I live in the palace, will I get to see the King?
Before you become an adult, you won't be able to see the King.
But if I live in the palace, sooner or later, I will get to see him.
Let's go quickly.
Oho! What is this hubbub? Quickly, follow me inside.
Stand properly!
Who allows you to cause a hubbub in the palace?
Painful? I must flog all of you till you can't run freely.
I know.
Let me see.
You wait.
Oho! What are you looking at? Go out.
Sal Mo Rap.
Yes, Princess Consort.
Go and guard the door and make sure nobody comes in.
Yes, Princess Consort.
Stand guard outside.
Yes.
You really... very beautiful. My wife.
Mamanim, I have a wish.
Wish?
May I call you mother, please?
Come closer to me.
My husband.
Put out the candle.
=Fate that you can't avoid is called predestination.=
=lt will happen in the future because of a man.=
=The predestination of the two women will start like this.=
-= Preview for Next Week =-
My father is probably in the courtyard now, unable to get into sleep.
He married his youngest daughter to a family clan that might be exterminated for usurpation.
Why are you so slow?
Do you want to be driven out of the palace?
No, it's not.
I allow you to sit more comfortably.
I cannot trust Su Yang.
I probably has made a mistake. I shouldn't have marry you to his family.
Wait and see. I will definitely made my mother-in-law my aide.