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Episode 18
The final decision of the panel has been made.
The winner of this competition in courage is...
Young Sung Gong.
Pye-ha, I have an objection.
Please state it.
The Executive Council's meeting has not yet taken place to decide whether he has the qualifications to be Hwang Taeja.
Since his qualification is still in question, to determine the winner in such a way would be very difficult to accept.
By continuing to seek the truth despite being in dangerous circumstances,
Young Sung Gong has displayed true courage.
Isn't it rather unsuitable that you're still there debating his qualifications?
Let the unnecessary debate end here.
What do the Councilmen think?
After all, it has resolved the case of robbery that occurred in the Imperial Court.
It cannot be denied that he protected the interest of safety in the Court.
My thoughts are the same.
With regards to the rules of the Court, it is rather suspicious
to be debating the qualifications of Young Sung Gong as a candidate.
I understand.
Let the argument over candidate qualifications come to its conclusion here.
Then next we should announce the final competition assignment.
Young Sung Gong won.
The debate over qualifications has also ended.
Everything's going really well!
Life is always full of surprises.
Right now it's a complete tie!
The final competition in morals is going to be the most crucial point!
There is a saying that following in the Way of the Dao leads to abundance of virtue.
The method of survival for every creature on Earth is the Dao.
Dao accumulates and becomes virtue.
Simply, virtue is the foundation of justice, to tolerate and forgive others,
and to understand the feelings and actions of others.
Here are three scrolls.
The first scroll records what the Queen regards as the most important virtue of a monarch.
It is represented by a Chinese character.
On the remaining two scrolls, the two Gong-jas will record what they regard as the most important virtue of a monarch.
This is the assignment of this competition in virtue.
The character you will write on the scroll will, after much thought,
become the measuring scale for the two Gong-jas as monarch.
Through this character, one will be able to see into the two Gong-jas' hearts.
With this as proof, we will announce the final result.
With the Young Sung Gong's victory, the atmosphere has become much brighter.
He has held his own in a fair competition with Moon Sung Gong.
To be honest, before, I had really never thought this would happen.
Especially after the last assignment, I really see him in a new light.
Although now things have become more peaceful,
after going through what happened with Yoo Sang Gung, I've really thought a lot.
It must've been directed by Hyo-jang Dae-gong.
Queen, what do you think?
That he could do something so extreme!
He has been laughing at the Court all this while.
No matter what, we must strengthen our forces,
because of this we must quickly make a firm tie in marriage with Prime Minister Shin.
A firm tie in marriage?
The marriage between Young Sung Gong and Sae-Ryung, of course!
How is that rascal so lucky?
Now every councilman is taking Young Sung Gong's side.
We can't just let this go.
What do you plan on doing?
We must break Yeo-wang's two wings of prestige and renown.
There should be a way.
Why would Mom confess and leave the palace?
By combining my experiences in the palace with what I know about Mom, I've concluded that...
At the time, Mom definitely had no other choice, had no other way out.
She must have sacrificed herself for Father's sake.
Who was it that tormented my parents so?
Would it be Hyo-jang Dae-gong?
He was the only person at the time with connections with the General Finance Bureau.
And also the only one with enough power to create false accusations against your mother.
I can no longer stand being pushed around by him.
We must move first.
But right now, we don't have enough evidence.
If we think of a way, we can find proof.
How's the search for the evidence the deceased General Affairs Director held in his hand?
We haven't found it yet.
It couldn't have fallen into the hands of Young Sung Gong, right?
The day before the General Affairs Director died,
he contacted Jo Sang-Ki, wanting to give him the evidence.
What?! That means that it has already gotten into his hands?
There is such a possibility.
Is there a reason you wish to see me?
I have something to say concerning the case of my mother's unfair exile.
You do know that the former General Affairs Director died from a traffic accident not long ago, right?
Yes, so what?
Before he died, he contacted me.
He told me that my mother had been framed, and that there was evidence to prove it.
He wanted to give me that evidence.
Is that so? And then?
That evidence is in my hands.
Before I report it to Pye-ha, I thought I should first inform you.
In any case, at the time, you were the Director of Finance.
And you also directed the committee in charge of investigation.
What is it that you want to say?
I wanted to tell you that we will find the real criminal very soon.
It's been a while since I've been as happy as I am today.
All the dark clouds overhead seem to have suddenly vanished.
Everyone has allotted time out of extremely occupied schedules to meet here.
How about we use this opportunity to decide Young Sung Gong and Sae-Ryung's engagement?
Hwang Tae-hu, we haven't yet asked the opinion of the two subjects themselves.
Then let's inquire right now.
I have already been informed of Sae-Ryung's feelings.
Now let's hear Young Sung Gong's thoughts.
Young Sung Gong..
Yes, Mama.
I hear that these days your relationship with Sae-Ryung has been very close.
From what I see, there is nobody more suitable to be Gong-ja's match than Sae-Ryung.
What do you think?
When it comes to marriage, we must hit the metal while it's hot.
As long as Prime Minister Shin feels it's appropriate, I would like to choose the date myself.
Just as you say, Your Majesty Hwang Tae-hu.
Thank you.
I cannot marry Sae-Ryung.
What do you mean by that?
I'm sorry, but there is a different person I have feelings for.
In such a situation, how could he say something so easily?
It was that you, Queen Mother, were too rash.
You have to confirm Young Sung Gong's feelings beforehand.
I already knew that he was going to refuse, so I wanted to use that method to force him into action.
It's inherited.
Didn't he say that he liked another girl?
It's a girl that isn't even fit to be mentioned. It is someone impossible to accept.
Queen Mother, you know who Young Sung Gong likes?
I don't even want to bring it up.
It's quite enough to make the same mistake once.
I still remember,
when you first entered the Palace, how you looked at me, that gaze...
I want to believe that that look will come back again someday.
Let's be good friends.
What depressing words.
Sae-Ryung, let's stop here.
How could a person like me be worthy of you?
I can't give up.
How can I give up? I've only just begun.
It's the first time I've opened up my heart...
The first time I've liked someone...
How can I just give up like this?
Where is Palace maid Yang?
They said that Hwang Tae-hu is looking for you. What's going on?
I'm asking you, are you and Young Sung Gong dating?
Don't think you can make something up and lie to me.
Why aren't you answering?
It's just as Hwang Tae-hu thinks.
What?
Young Sung Gong and I have confirmed our feelings for each other, and are dating.
A lowly palace maid has the nerve to get other ideas about the master she serves!?
Don't cry anymore.
The situation has not reached its final resolution.
Of course it will not just end like this.
I trust that you're not trying to exploit Young Sung Gong's power.
But since it's reached this point, you must have thought the situation through.
How do you think you and Young Sung Gong will end?
I have not yet considered that.
Why are you so frustrating?
It is merely that I have been faithful to my own feelings, as far as the situation has allowed me to be.
Does that mean to say that if I'm determined to object to your relationship,
you will voluntarily back out?
You also know that Young Sung Gong is not like typical royalty.
He was born as a commoner and grew up with his mother outside the Palace.
If he wants to establish roots once more within royalty, he must have a strong match.
Lately he has had a very good marriage offer.
You entered the Academy with the Queen's special recommendation, right?
Up close, I can see you really are different from the rest.
If your feelings for Young Sung Gong are true,
I don't have to say anymore.
I trust that you already know what you should do.
The Palace maid Yang that you applied to be your study partner not long ago..
Did you know that was in a serious relationship with Young Sung Gong?
Let me ask again.
You applied to have Palace maid Yang be your study partner.
Was it because you also liked Palace maid Yang?
What is the meaning of this?!? The two Gong-jas, over a lowly palace maid...
You can't drink. Why pretend?
Just drink this.
I'll just pretend that you're already drunk.
Hurry and say it.
What's going on?
As though I'm drunk?
You...
Gong-ja Mama.
You really must be drunk.
Why do you like me?
Who am I, that you fell for me?
What are you saying?
It's just like you said, my body shape isn't that great,
I'm a lot dumber than I was when I was younger.
And also, even though I don't have any debts, I don't have any savings either.
But why?
Then why do you like me?
Huh?
Who has reasons for liking someone?
If you already know, why ask?
Girls are really weird.
You have to become braver, and stronger.
Don't weaken, understand?
We've only gotten halfway.
No, you could say that we've only just begun.
She's drunk.
Help her to her bed.
This alcohol breath.
Girl, when you drink you have to understand how much you can handle!
Is everything okay?
Come and sit for a while, Gong-ja.
No, it's late, so I'll be going.
Moon Sung Gong.
Why did Soon-yi get so drunk?
I'm not sure.
Soon-yi wasn't like herself at all today.
Did you know that Hwang Tae-hu summoned Soon-yi today?
If you don't have the confidence to protect her, then let her go.
Only Soon-yi will be hurt.
So is that why you asked Yang Soon-yi to be your study partner?
Forced her to be your study partner?
I will definitely not hand Soon-Yi over to you.
Because that way, she'll become even more hurt.
I feel the same.
As the man who loves Yang Soon-yi, I'll definitely protect her.
Why did you come over so late?
I have something to say to you.
I'll make you into the ruler of this country.
I've come to tell you this.
What do you mean?
I know what you want.
Your thoughts about using me as a puppet, while you stand behind me and truly hold the power yourself.
Before, I wanted to become King because I wanted to rid myself of your shadow.
But now it's different.
I want one woman.
I will get that woman.
In exchange, Father, you can get what you want.
Do you need my help?
I'm negotiating with you.
In order to ascend to the throne, I will join hands with you...
And get rid of anything that gets in the way.
Not only Young Sung Gong, but any obstacle, even if it's the Royal Court.
Who is it?
Why have you come to see me?
I've come to ask you a favor.
Give me the General Affair Director's evidence.
That's impossible.
What is the point in all of that now?
It's a case that's been tried and closed a long time ago.
I beg you, even if it's just for the sake of our previous feelings,
save me.
Meaningless?
The Dae Bu-In who was sacrificed so you could live
never spent a peaceful day in all of the twenty years before her death.
And also, the Gong-ja grew up not knowing his own identity.
It's because of you two.
You'll pay the price for the ruined lives of those two, no, of all the others also.
For the sake of that noble sense of righteousness,
You will choose not to care about the life of someone who has familial bonds with you?
What do you mean by that?
It looks like the time has come to reveal everything.
Although time has passed, there is something that you have to know.
This is Palace Restaurant.
What?
You're the son of General Affairs Director Choi Do Yeon?
In order to ask forgiveness of Dae Bu-In, I'm giving the evidence to the Gong-ja.
As the King, you must love all the citizens!
So I think that it should be the character 'love.'
That's really something that could only come out of your mouth.
Hoo, haven't you thought of it yet?
Not yet.
I've searched through all of the books regarding monarchical virtue
and collected approximately thirty characters.
Pick from here.
But in any case, it's the last task. Could it be this simple?
The answer is in the heart of Yeo-wang Pye-ha, of course.
Sae-Ryung!
This is a record of information during Pye-ha's reign.
Pye-ha must've selected it from the experiences she's had during life as royalty.
Looking it up in her personal consultation records will help you find the answer.
I can no longer accept your help.
Don't feel burdened.
I'm only helping you as a study partner.
I think you should quit being my study partner.
Even just as a friend, don't you trust me?
I don't think it's right to be by your side when I know how you feel.
If you understand my feelings, then accept my request.
Until the Hwang Taeja competition is over, let me continue to help you.
Can't I even do this much?
Soon-yi.
You're going to class, right?
Let's go together.
I heard that you went to see Hwang Tae-hu mama.
How did you know?
I was summoned for the same reason and severely scolded.
She was really worried.
Could it be...
If you're going to ask if I said that I also liked you,
I won't answer.
Right now is not the time to talk about this. I, at least, have this much sense.
Through my relationship with you, I know my role is.
What type of role do you have in your relationship with Young Sung Gong?
I will always be with Young Sung Gong.
A dream that cannot be achieved is only a mirage.
Young Sung Gong's father went through a lot of trouble because he married a commoner.
Hwang Tae-hu understands this very well.
Hwang Tae-hu knows about your relationship. Do you know what that means?
No matter what, she won't allow it. Never.
I'll go first.
That's it for today. If you have any further questions, please come to see me.
Have a nice day.
Lee Hoo, Yang Soon-yi, would you please have a moment with me before you leave?
It's not accepted yet, but...
I've submitted resignation.
What?
But before I leave, I'd like to invite you to dinner to show my appreciation for what you have done for me at the Locality Palace.
Is it because of Pye-ha?
The two still broke up in the end.
Does Pye-ha know?
She should know.
Pye-ha said that in the past seven years, never once has she forgotten about the Professor.
And yet they still broke up?
They couldn't help it. After all, she's a monarch.
I also thought it wasn't necessarily good that Pye-ha and the Professor were dating.
If only the Professor was a citizen of our country.
But can you control your heart?
If two people are truly in love, they shouldn't just break up like this.
I think I can understand him.
He can only choose to leave for the sake of the other person's happiness.
How can his leaving be considered the other person's happiness?
Last time you left without saying anything.
Do you know how sad I was at the time?
That's funny.
Why don't you think about how you treated me at the time?
You didn't even look at me, you were so cold to me.
You didn't know how much I hated you, you know?
Then how about you?
You were always with Moon Sung Gong.
Every time I saw the two of you, how do you think I felt?
Since we're on the subject, how long do you plan on being his study partner?
Stop immediately!
How can I just quit?
These are Hwang Tae-hu's orders.
Fine, I'll talk to her. It's okay as long as I get Hwang Tae-hu's permission, right?
No! Are you crazy?
It couldn't be that you really like being with Moon Sung Gong, could it?
What can I say to you?
Nevermind, forget it.
Okay, forget it.
I'm going home.
Fine.
Bye.
The fundamentals of intelligent love is to love oneself first.
What does this mean?
That means that you have to have beauty. Beauty!
Ma Young Nam, help me out!
Men will naturally fall for women who love themselves.
Gong-ja Mama!
This floor was just paved.
What?
Nothing. Be careful.
Gong-ja Mama, how about dinner?
Can't you clean during the day?
What's the point of buying expensive cosmetics if all of this dust gets into it?
Does that affect it?
If you put that on, will you grow prettier?
Of course, if you put this on, your skin will be moisturized and healthy.
A woman's beauty is her weapon.
As long as she's beautiful all of her mistakes will be forgiven.
I don't know how the world has come to this.
Then give me some.
I want to grow prettier too.
Who is it?
Why are you here?
Is Yang Soon-yi there?
What are these pictures of?
Isn't it obvious?
They're pictures of Yeo-wang and Professor Alex's trip in Africa.
The two are lovers?
But why are these photos here?
Tomorrow I will send the photos to Hwang Tae-hu.
Hwang Tae-hu and Yeo-wang will believe that they were sent by Hyo-jang Dae-gong.
I can't understand.
You try guessing why I'm doing this.
You're forcing Pye-ha into your conflict against Hyo-jang Dae-gong?
You've been waiting in the middle for a chance?
Yes.
But is it necessary to take it this far?
This is also for your sake.
When it feels threatened, the Court will be even more anxious for you and Young Sung Gong to get married.
Wow, it looks so good!
Kimchi.
Thank you!
What a sight.
You won't have the cuisine in the Palace but you're thrilled by a bowl of ramen.
That's the flavor!
Why did Young Nam go jogging all of the sudden?
Don't worry about it. Young Nam needs to lose some weight.
What's wrong with Young Nam?
Do you evaluate other palace maids' figures, too?
No, no.
Didn't I tell you it was instinct? Men are about instinct.
That's enough for you.
What? Being so stingy with food.
It makes me so nostalgic. Haven't your parents mentioned me?
You're reading too?
"Understand a Guy's Real Feelings"
You've even underlined!
"The Top Six Steps to Finding a Boyfriend"
You're reading this stuff? Acting all coy and innocent.
It's not my book.
I'm sorry.
It was totally my fault.
Forgive me.
Has eating only one bowl of ramen made you weak?
You're just good at acting cool.
Do you think the Pye-ha has guessed about him?
No.
So does she really not know?
I'm worried.
If he really has to leave, shouldn't they see each other for one last time?
Mama.
Alex has submitted a resignation?
Is this true?
It's the truth, Pye-ha.
Why?
Why would Alex want to...
Hwang Tae-hu Mama has arrived.
Queen Mother, what's wrong?
Queen, what's going on?
What?
I'm asking, what is going on with these pictures?
He's submitted a resignation?
Was he scared off by that last incident?
If that's the case, it will be impossible for us to grab hold of Yeo-wang's weakness.
I'm sorry, Dae-gong.
If he's really going to leave, then they're going to have to see each other one last time.
This is the last chance, the last.
I understand, Dae-Gong.
Dae-gong, compared to Yeo-wang, isn't the evidence in Young Sung Gong's hands more crucial?
What do you plan on doing?
Although he claimed it, he could've been lying.
From what I see, if he really held the evidence
and discovered the person who truly framed his mother,
could he have just returned after saying so little?
But...
There are many people watching, so you do not have to bow.
What's your reason for wanting to see me?
What is this?
This is something of utmost importance for Gong-ja, for your parents, and for Young Sung Gong.
Why are you giving this to me?
There are many people watching, so please lower your voice.
How did you get this evidence?
Why are you giving it to me?
What do you want to do?
Because you are the only person who can resolve all the conflict.
It is also a case that affects your parents.
Isn't it obvious what I will do?
What Young Sung Gong whole-heartedly wants is for his deceased mother's honor to be restored.
He doesn't actually want to punish anyone.
Your parents' business will soon be passed down to the next generation.
The only person who can persuade your parents and untie this dead knot is you.
Wait a second.
Please make a clear judgment and then utilize it.
You have something to say?
Where's Mother?
Why, is it something that must be heard with your Mother?
It would be better this way.
Because Mother definitely wouldn't tell me the truth.
The truth?
Do you know Jo Sang-Ki?
How do you know him?
Do you know him through Young Sung Gong?
Yesterday he came to see me.
He told me the huge secret concerning you two.
I've also thought about it, and pretended not to know.
But I really can't do it.
I have nothing to say, go back.
Father...
I told you to go back!
You...
Please tell me.
I beg you.
My real...
My real father..
Shut up!
I told you to shut up!
No matter what Jo Sang-Ki has said, no matter what you may think,
You are my son!
I've never once thought that you weren't my son!
Do you know why?
Because you, even to your death, will be my son.
My son, who will become this country's ruler!
Master.
No matter what Jo Sang-Ki has said, no matter what you may think,
You are my son.
I've never once thought that you weren't my son!
Do you know why?
Because you, to your death, will be my son.
My son, who will become this country's ruler!
For the sake of our previous feelings, please just accept my request.
I'm begging you, Sang-Ki sshi.
Your parents' business will soon be passed down to the next generation.
The only person who can persuade your parents and untie this dead knot is you.
You are my son.
Until your death, you will be my son!
Pye-ha, Young Sung Gong has arrived.
Pye-ha, there's something I'd like to discuss with you.
Could you set some time aside tonight?
Professor...
Have you found Joon?
Where did that kid go?
Dae-gong, Yeo-wang has finally made a move.
Really?
Yes, she is on a secret date with the Professor outside the city.
Good, they must be meeting for the last time.
The reporters should be getting there now.
You've done well.
They will jump over there like a pack of wolves encountering food.
What are the two talking about?
Could Pye-ha be persuading him not to go?
I think it's the opposite.
The Professor is persuading her.
He's persuading her to let him go.
Are you still insisting that?
If you're in love, why break up?
Dummy! It's because you're in love that you separate.
If you really love, you stay together and take responsibility until the end!
How stupid is it to leave because of love?
Why are you all excited?
Because it makes me think of my mother.
After they separated, Father spent his whole life missing Mom.
Didn't Mom do the same?
What is that?
Promise me that no matter what, you won't leave first.
I won't regret it.
Loving you, yearning for you...
After meeting again, the short but happy time we've spent together...
I will cherish them as the most valuable time of my life.
I won't say I'm sorry either,
because I gave my all to love you.
I will continue to do so.
Today is the last day.
I won't cry anymore either.
After all, I'm this country's Queen.
I will continue on with composure and courage.
So you don't have to worry about me either.
Hurry and promise me!
I can't promise you.
What? Why not?
Nobody can predict the future. Sometimes...
Sometimes what?
Sometimes unexpected things can happen.
Just like your mother, just like the Professor...
Because you love, because you truly love,
there may be a time you have no choice but to leave.
So do you mean, if something like that happened,
You would leave too?
Yang Soon,
don't do that.
If you leave again, I wouldn't be able to handle it.
So promise me,
That you'll be with me for the rest of our lives.
What are they all doing?
What type of relationship do you two have?
Please make a statement.
Who is the gentleman beside you?
He seems like a foreigner. What country is he from?
If you're in a relationship with a foreigner, how do you think the citizens will feel?
Please make a few statements.
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