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What are you talking about right now?
I came out today with the intention of this being our last.
Let's stop seeing each other now.
I don't want to!
I said, I don't want to.
With whose permission?
I will release you after I count to 10.
Before that, please promise me.
How furious you must have been,
how sorrowful you must have been,
I can more than presume.
Therefore, until your anger dissolves, you can get angry at me,
hit me, and bother me all you want,
but...
please don't say you won't ever see me again.
I returned because
I couldn't live without seeing you.
You promised me! You were just angry, just sulky, today!
Perfect timing.
Your Majesty.
You two are together.
It seems like our worries came true.
You two suited each other quite well earlier.
Marriage is all that's left.
Get married.
Your Majesty, what do you mean by marriage all of a sudden?
It is a royal command.
Hyungnim!
I haven't even received Chae Gyeong's approval yet.
Everything else is up to you.
Is there a reason why you're suddenly rushing things like this?
Didn't you want this?
So, I'm just helping you.
Marriage? On top of that, he even said it was a royal command.
What is the reason His Majesty is suddenly acting like that?
By any chance, is there something I don't know about?
I couldn't possibly understand all of His Majesty's intentions,
but it seems it'll be difficult to defy a royal command.
Then are you saying we should wed Grand Prince Jin Seong and Chae Gyeong?
What about the head nun's prophesy?
She said that a bloodbath will occur if Chae Gyeong becomes close to a member of the royal family!
Prophesy?
Prime Minister, do you believe such a ridiculous prophesy?
We can't just ignore it either!
For me, it concerns my daughter's safety.
As for Chae Gyeong, it concerns the fate of herself and those she loves.
Do you think that way too?
Is that prophesy more important than me?
So, is that why you ignored me, pushed me out , and turned away?
A prophesy?
Hyungnim, since you treasure me so much, I'll escort you properly today.
Don't call me "Hyungnim."
Wow, you're strong!
I remember when we first met.
His Majesty says he misses his mother.
My family members are innocent.
If someone has to be punished, I will take the punishment.
Did you know?
That fleeting glance, that spark at the end of our fingertips when we touch,
that trivial bastard called "love"
was in here too?
Would there be anything I do not know about you, Your Majesty?
Then?
- Why didn't you tell me? - Your Majesty...
You should have told me before I became this petty.
You should have stopped me!
You dare, you dare to!
Who are you to make me this miserable?
I considered you as part of my family,
as my friend, as my refuge!
Yet, you accepted another man's embrace?
I'm going to kill you.
If I cannot have you beside me in life, I'll kill you
to keep you beside me in death!
Y-Your Majesty, Your Majesty...
Your Majesty...
Now,
marriage is all that's left.
Afterwards, you can take her as your concubine.
Then, although that child's body will remain next to Grand Prince Jin Seong,
she will live as your woman
under your royal command.
I'll make them have the most
hellish marriage on this Earth.
Once we pass the relief crops to Kwonduk-bang, Joongshin-bang, and Chansung-bang, it will be over.
Everyone was jumping for joy to see the Snail Brides again for the first time in a while.
The culprit who raided the ministers' storage houses
was the Chief Royal Secretary. Your suspicions were correct, Orabeoni.
These two have infiltrated the private army of Im Sa Hong.
I know he wishes to harm you,
but does stealing even from other ministers' storage houses make sense?
He's someone who could even raid the King's storage house. There's nothing to be surprised about.
First, try to find about Im Sa Hong's secret storage house.
Yes, sir!
I can't just watch him fill his own stomach with others' money.
Leave.
Oh and my brother
gave me permission to get married.
Oh! So you will no longer be a bachelor at last?!
Did you propose to Lady Chae Gyeong already?
Did you get the approval, sir?
This is not just any ordinary marriage.
This is just one of many steps towards achieving our ultimate goal. Why are you people so frivolous?
Orabeoni, keep in mind that I'm going along with you right now
but don't forget that you will owe me your life by taking full responsibility if you make the wrong choice.
Don't you worry, Chae Gyeong
will become my woman in the end.
You two looked so good together. Get married.
Do you think that way too?
Is that mere prophecy more important than me?
Is the prophecy more important or is the royal command more important?
Or..
is the heart more important?
The heart.
For sure it is.
For me, it concerns my daughter's safety.
As for Chae Gyeong,
it concerns the fate of those she loves and herself.
Hyungnim. Is something the matter?
My brother
tried to kill me because of our late father's will.
And Chae Gyeong is caught up by a prophecy left by some nun.
That is why she is pushing me away.
Why is everyone treating me this way?
They have the right to.
What?
Because they are afraid. Even when you were a child, you were afraid of grown ups too.
And you were afraid of your brother who is the King. You pretended not to see nor hear anything.
Didn't you say that's how you lived?
Lady Chae Gyeong was the person who helped you realize that and muster up some courage.
So this time, you should help Lady Chae Gyeong.
There's something more important than superstition, a prophecy, and what someone else says.
You should tell her these things.
If you're going to marry her, you should start by instilling trust.
Why are you looking at me like that?
It's because I'm proud of you, you punk.
You're all grown up.
You are an adult now.
I've been an adult for quite some time now.
I'm also physically bigger than you.
I'm just a tiny little child in your memory, that's all.
Hey, you tiny little child. Chae Gyeong told me something.
She said that she misses you.
She wants to meet with you tomorrow.
Really?
Of course it's for real.
Then I must get ready.
Are you that happy?
I greet you, Queen Dowager.
Yes, First Vice-Premier.
It looks like the His Majesty has invited both of us. Do you know what it's about?
We will find out once we go in and see him.
Yeok, the Grand Prince Jin Seong
requested permission to get married to your daughter.
I guess it's not a bad thing, since there were talks about their marriage when they were young.
What do you two think about this?
It's a good thing. It's also good for the peace of the royal court and the royal family.
Your Highness the Queen Dowager.
Why are you so surprised? As long as the Grand Prince Jin Seong has returned alive,
the fate of those children is already decided, right?
What do you think?
My child is lacking in many areas.
How could I not be aware of that?
Are you saying this is all about your own survival?
You push my son into a corner and you think only about yourself?!
I will never forget about what happened today!
But, it's alright.
I will keep her by my side and teach her well.
Please, please take good care of her, Your Highness.
Everything is settled then! Congratulations Mother.
Now that Grand Prince Jin Seong is becoming the First Vice-Premier's son-in-law, how reassured you must be.
This isn't just about the First Vice-Premier. You are more
of a friendly force that will give the Grand Prince greater reassurance.
There are so many friendly forces. Yeok must be a very blessed man. Don't you agree?
You're here.
See? It's difficult to use a person's emotions to plot and scheme.
After they are married, this will also benefit you too.
Once that girl from the Sin Clan starts siding with Grand Prince Jin Seong
the relationship between the King and the First Vice-Premier will start becoming awkward.
That would be great if that happened.
And I will compensate you greatly.
I'm so nervous. Do you think Lady Chae Gyeong will recognize me?
Nope.
You have changed so much, you know.
Did I?
Don't think about anything else, just remember what I told you last night.
About what?
Congratulations. Then, what about your plan?
So, you guys should support me tomorrow.
With what?
How?
Support you, how?
Help me, back me up properly without any doubt. Today will be my last chance.
But still, aren't I the main character today?
Oh, she's here.
Don't play so dirty.
We can both be the main characters.
There can only be one main character.
Chae Gyeong—
Long time no see, Young Lady.
Let's do it together, alright.
You're the prettiest when you sleep, my Chae Gyeong.
But isn't this the first time you're seeing her sleep?
Your Highness the Grand Prince.
Did you sleep well?
Are you alright?
Oh, you are...?
Do you recognize me?
Aren't you that jailer from before?
Could it be...?
Are you Seo No?!
I told you to just send Seo No, why did you tag along?
Aren't we all friends? Needle and thread are supposed to travel together.
Where a crockpot goes the radish kimchee must follow. (Where the main dish goes, the side dish follows)
Have you been well? Your father, is he doing well?
Rice is just an excuse.
What must I do? Your father must not be caught
by the Queen and her people until it's the right time.
Seo No, your father...
will make sure to return.
I don't know really know about my father either.
In case the royal forces chase after my father again and make things inconvenient for your relatives too,
he just left me in someone's care and left.
Don't worry. He will come find me soon.
I think it's worrisome.
The King personally came forward and suggested marriage?
Doesn't that mean he trusts the First Vice-Premier that much?
The First Vice-Premier will never stand on Grand Prince Jin Seong's side.
Unless Yeok stops being stubborn,
there is only one solution.
We must ensure that wench from the Sin clan will be on Yeok's side.
Still, will we be able to bring the First Vice-Premier's heart with her?
No parent can win over their child.
We have the life of his precious daughter in our hands.
What can the First Vice-Premier do?
If Grand Prince Jin Seong plots treason,
whose side will you stand on?
Your Majesty, please take back your words. Treason is nonsense.
If,
I'm asking if it happens.
Of course I will help you, Your Majesty,
and protect Joseon's Royal Court and order.
Even if Grand Prince Jin Seong becomes your son-in-law?
Of course, Your Majesty.
Before I am Grand Prince Jin Seong's father-in-law,
I am your subject and a minister of this Royal Court.
If anyone plots treason, I will risk my life to stop it.
Do not forget that.
In this Royal Family and Royal Court, you are
the sole subject I truly trust.
Your Majesty.
♫ Just cooked spring greens.
♫ Fragrant spring greens.
Come here now.
Your Highness the Crown Prince, I apologize but His Majesty the King has ordered for no one to come close.
I am different.
Move aside.
Your Highness the Crown Prince.
I want to go over there and watch my younger brother's talents
but they prevent me from doing so.
What about horseback racing with me today?
I want to spend time with my family.
If you wish,
I can become your father, your mother,
and your younger brother.
The moment you betray me,
I will utilize all of my power
to kill you, your wife,
your children, your relatives,
and everyone around you.
Of course Chae Gyeong will be the first to die.
Your Majesty, nothing will happen.
Please trust me!
You're not leaving? You should know when to step in and when to leave!
What are you talking about? You're the third wheel here.
About yesterday...
You asked if that mere prophecy was more important than you.
It's not because the prophecy is more important than you,
but because you are so precious, I am afraid of that prophecy.
You experienced it countless times too.
Every time we met, something bad happened.
Whenever we were together, you were in danger.
You almost died because of me.
No, because of you, I was able to survive on the brink of death.
I was able to return alive because you were waiting for me.
Yet, to me who survived through hell,
you tell me we should stop meeting because of the ridiculous prophecy or whatever.
Isn't that being too irresponsible?
Wanting to meet even after hearing such a prophecy is even more irresponsible!
You're planning to follow that curse-like prophecy until the end?
Then what should I do?
You...
you can live according to your fate.
Then it won't do all the more.
If your fate is that prophecy,
then my fate is you, Chae Gyeong.
You are my fate.
- What the heck?! - You asked us to push you so we pushed you! (T/N: to push means to root for, support)
Is that what I meant?!
No, no, no!
One, two! ♫ You can leave comfortably ♫
I told you to let me go! ♫ Wake up from that harsh dream ♫
♫ As time passes, ♫
♫ as you count the seasons, ♫
♫ will you forget ♫
♫ the painful memories too? ♫
Sin Chae Gyeong! ♫ The feeling that ♫
Sin Chae Gyeong! ♫ it was all my fault festers in my heart ♫
♫ This heart is tinged with the color red, ♫
♫ just think that you've been drenched ♫
Go inside. ♫ by the sunset ♫
No, you should leave first. ♫ It's okay ♫
You should go inside first. ♫ Leave comfortably ♫
No, my house is right ahead. ♫ Don't look back ♫
It's only right that you should leave first. ♫ Don't worry ♫
My house is very far away from here, ♫ Don't dwell over past memories ♫
so it's only right that you should go in first. ♫ The time we ♫
♫ spent together ♫
Since earlier, I was wondering why my feet refused to move. ♫ I will remember alone ♫
♫ My dear, my dear, I will ♫
♫ light my love in the night sky every night ♫
♫ Yearn and yearn, if you cannot forget me, ♫
♫ please remember me ♫
What are you doing?
You said that if we make a promise, there has to be a token. ♫ when the moonlight shines down ♫
I haven't answered yet nor have I promised anything.
Must you say it in words? ♫ Please think of me ♫
I've already heard everything.
Am I truly allowed to do this?
Am I allowed to believe what you said earlier
and be courageous?
Yes.
Are you confident you won't regret this?
Of course.
I will ask one last time.
Are you not afraid
of the prophecy about me, my fate, of me?
I could ruin your life, Your Highness.
Without you,
my life will be ruined anyway.
Tomorrow, I'll properly prepare the dowry and come again.
This is good enough for me.
What are you doing?
Now you have promised.
I have promised.
Are you truly planning on allowing Chae Gyeong to marry Grand Prince Jin Seong?
It's a royal command!
Not only the prophesy, in many ways it's a road filled with obstacles.
Please trust me, Wife.
Chae Gyeong and Grand Prince Jin Seong
will age together as eternal friends, just like us.
I'll ensure that happens.
Your Highness the Grand Prince!
Did you wait for me?
Yes, His Majesty the King kept requesting for you.
Has Yeok still not returned?
Yes, Your Majesty. Although we've sent someone every hour to check on Her Highness the Queen Dowager's quarters,
he still has not entered the palace.
Those two are still together?
Those two will soon marry.
Please become accustomed to it.
Your Majesty, His Highness the Grand Prince is here.
Your Majesty, did you ask for me?
What is with all that water? Did you get caught in the rain?
Goodness, I dried it as much as I could. Is it still obvious?
Because the kids were fooling around, I fell into the creek.
Whether it's in the past or now, you still have fun.
My friends are very mischievous.
Do you want to enter too?
If Your Majesty wishes to speak to me, I will wait in the Study Hall.
He's become even more arrogant as an adult.
I presumed he was just immature when he was younger.
Are marriage preparations going well?
Yes, today I finally received Chae Gyeong's approval.
Quite impressive.
Without entering the heart of a woman I love,
how can I call myself a man?
Bull's eye!
What is the true reason you wish to marry Chae Gyeong?
My sole reason
is Chae Gyeong herself.
Tell me the true reason.
Chae Gyeong
is a very...
violent woman.
Moreover, she's very
lustful.
You have to come somewhere with me.
Just take care of it here.
Even if I do this?
Do you think that's all?
She seduces a man unknown to her without hesitation.
You're the Grand Prince, aren't you?
- No. - You are!
Why do I keep noticing you?
and she's such an easy
and wanton woman.
I'm right, it is you.
You're him.
She's even more foolish than a bear.
She's a tiring, and tiring,
and very tiring woman.
That was the reason?
Yes,
so I'm the only man
who can handle Chae Gyeong.
I hope you two live happily.
Yes, Brother.
Today, it ended with a target,
but next time, it will pierce through your heart.
You'll pay the price for coveting what's mine.
I will yield my target to you anytime.
Please look forward to it. Starting with Chae Gyeong,
I'll reclaim everything that was once mine.
Auntie, thanks for the food!
- Alright, goodbye! - Thank you for the food!
Myeong Hye, there's nothing to worry about.
You're just lending her your position until the rebellion succeeds.
I'm honored that you would bring this up first, Your Highness the Queen Dowager.
Until His Highness the Grand Prince pushes out the current King and sits on the throne himself,
I'll gladly accept anything and everything needed.
You're a woman too. How can you not be upset?
Yet, you still consider our cause as your first priority.
You're very dependable and praiseworthy.
What are you doing? Give it to me.
Why are you suddenly worrying about me?
Do you think that, just because Orabeoni is getting married to another woman,
I'm going to fall apart?
Give it to me.
I said, give it to me! I won't die just because I drink this much.
That's not it.
Your subordinates who entered as spies among the Chief Royal Secretary's guards have just sent a message.
They have discovered the secret storage house.
Let's go.
Young Lady, what's with your hair?
Ah, nothing! This is nothing.
- What is it? Come on, give it to me! - It's nothing! Forget it, it's nothing!
W-what is this stick? It's not the stick of love.
No way... by any chance, did you wear this as a hairpin?
I have to get married too now.
Young Lady, men are creatures that should not be trusted so easily.
I didn't trust him easily. I was careful and investigated—
What about his relations with other women? Are you sure they're clean?
Of course.
Are you certain?
Of cou—
What is that?
What?
Nanny, I'm doomed.
- Who is it? - Nanny, hold this for a minute.
Who is it? I'm going to, just— Young Lady!
Hyungnim.
Where did everyone go? Why do we only have these people?
- The Deputy Commander called them. There is an operation today. - What?
Deputy Commander! What are you doing?
Your Highness the Grand Prince.
How can you send them out on a mission without my permission?!
Then what was I to do?
The Chief Royal Secretary will take care of all the stolen goods in the secret storage tomorrow.
You didn't even think of returning and the deadline is approaching.
I thought "Let's recover the items first"
"And report later".
Deputy Commander!
The king demolished ten private houses to build that house because it has a nice view.
Wow! The Chief Royal Secretary took hold of it in that short amount of time?
What if something goes wrong and they get caught?
What will you do then?!
We have to accept such trivial sacrifices to achieve our cause!
They're my friends, my people!
I know, my niece is there too.
I found the jade gemstone.
He only stole the expensive things.
What Minister Yoo had stolen from him is a jade gemstone that was passed down for three generations.
If that returns, they'll jump for joy.
You want to return the goods to the ministers?
Of course, stolen goods should be returned to their rightful owners.
Court officials will be really grateful to the Snail Brides.
Frankly speaking, the people are the rightful owners.
It's all black money gained from exploiting the people.
Your Highness the Grand Prince, we are not people who have gathered to play righteous outlaws.
The ministers of Joseon, not only the poor citizens, are also people of Joseon!
We have to pull as many people to our side as possible
so when you plot a coup later on, no one will say anything.
If those ministers had done politics with the intent of bringing the people onto our side,
the nation wouldn't be in this state now.
I know.
However, please contain your feelings of regret for now.
You can become a wise ruler after you become King.
Now, you just have to use everything and anything you can to become King.
Just like you're using the First Vice-Premier's daughter.
I think it would be best for me to wait for them outside.
Let's go together.
Hey! You—
Did anything happen?
We recovered everything.
It seems Orabeoni is furious.
I thought he had gotten stronger but he's still soft-hearted and weak.
He's the same as his younger self.
Everything is because of that Sin wench.
She's ruining him.
He's like this now. Imagine what'll happen once they're married.
You'll have to pay special attention to them.
Yes. If needed, I was planning on assigning someone to monitor them.
But about Seo No,
can he really not get in contact with his father?
Are you sure he's not hiding anything from us?
He doesn't know how to use such tricks.
Everything he sees, he speaks.
How peculiar, you're showing interest in another man.
That's my job.
Wow...
You weren't followed?
Yes, sir.
Let's quickly clean up now. We have to finish today's task.
Yeok! Since you're here, come help clean!
Just worry about yourself! Be diligent about it!
Ugh, this bastard! Seriously!
Chart of the Court by Name and Rank
King : Lee Yoong
Important - First Vice Premier : Sin Soo Geun
Once we fill this list of signatures with the names of people who want to make you the king,
we will start a rebellion.
Before that, those who don't have their names on that list of signatures,
we will have to eliminate them.
They'll have to decide which side to stand on.
Is that going well?
King: Lee Yoong.
Welcome.
The thieves hid in there?
Those who doesn't have their names on the list of signatures,
we will have to eliminate them.
- What? What's going on? - Someone's here.
Hey.
What do you think you're doing?!
You kick down the door of someone's business in the middle of the night. W-what kind of rude behavior is this?
I'm here to catch the thieves who stole my possessions.
What are you talking about?
You look familiar.
Yes, you're Grand Prince Jin Seong's friend.
Then that means His Highness the Grand Prince must visit this place often.
If you're curious about His Highness the Grand Prince,
why don't you go to the palace and ask him yourself?
Well, I have nothing to ask him at the moment.
Goodness, this, this!
Yes, it's squalid.
Seo No!
Have you seen me before?
Of course not.
This is our first meeting.
What's going on?
Young Lady!
Chae Gyeong.
We meet again at a place like this.
Why are you causing a scene at someone else's business?
Now what fault are you planning to find this time?
A fault?
We're in the process of catching a runaway thief.
My subordinates saw him hide in here.
It's as if a ghost is playing a joke. There's no trace of him anywhere in here.
It's either one of the two:
1. There's a back door.
2. There's a hidden room.
What about 3?
Why don't you consider the third option?
This man could have seen wrong.
Well, his eyesight doesn't look that great.
What?
No!
If you mess with an innocent person without any concrete evidence again, I won't stand idly by.
You even know how to wield a sword?
I learned from my father
to protect myself from baseless hooligans.
Baseless hooligans?
I apologize for the trouble we caused.
If it wasn't for Young Lady Chae Gyeong, we would have been in big trouble.
Grand Prince Jin Seong's friends and the First Vice-Premier's daughter...
One of them has been together with Grand Prince Jin Seong since the ship-ride.
His name is Seo No?
It's a name I've heard somewhere before.
I wouldn't have any regrets in life if I could just pull that eyeball out!
I don't know why he goes around gazing at people in such an ominous manner.
I'm worried he may remember me.
What happens if he remembers you?
Regardless, I'm the son of an escaped criminal.
Before, His Highness the Grand Prince was exiled because he helped my father escape from prison.
This time around too, if he realizes I'm the son of that escaped criminal, who knows what fault he'll find against His Highness the Grand Prince.
That's the reason why I pretended I didn't know you all this time, Young Lady.
Don't worry, I'm going to make sure he won't be able to bother anyone with that incident.
He's obsessed with catching His Highness the Grand Prince.
Before, His Highness the Grand Prince was exiled because he helped my father escape from prison.
Once he realizes I'm the son of that escaped criminal, who knows what fault he'll find against His Highness the Grand Prince?
The pawn shop?
Although it is a pawn shop by name,
they don't buy or sell expensive items.
It seemed as if most of their clients weren't nobles
but commoners.
I'm sure he didn't just run a pawn shop business
while he remained hidden.
I'm certain the pawn shop is a disguise.
Once Grand Prince Jin Seong and Sin Chae Gyeong marry,
what about tasking that child with investigating the pawn shop?
However, if she isn't on our side,
what will happen then?
The First Vice-Premier's daughter was also in that pawn shop.
She seemed quite close to those inside the pawn shop, as if she had known them since long ago.
And as soon as I tried to look around the pawn shop, she even blocked me.
Therefore, how can we trust the First Vice-Premier's daughter?
Your Majesty.
What brings you here at this hour?
I came because I have something to tell you.
Let's walk.
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What did you just say?
I asked if you still suspect His Highness the Grand Prince
and if you could dispose of your suspicions against His Highness the Grand Prince.
Are you implying that I suspect Yeok without reason?
No,
it's true that His Highness the Grand Prince's actions were suspicious.
So?
So, I asked for a method to relieve Your Majesty of your suspicions against His Highness the Grand Prince
and to prove His Highness's loyalty towards you.
After all, he will soon become my husband.
I want to protect him.
How will you protect Yeok?
How will you relieve me of my suspicions against Yeok?
How will you prove Yeok's loyalty to me?
Who do you think you are? With what right?!
Your Majesty—
You're just...just a mere girl.
You're just a girl. How dare you ridicule me like this?!
I apologize if I overstepped my boundaries—
Exactly why?!
Why do you only speak of Yeok?
Your Majesty...
You're in front of me, you're at a distance where I can reach my hand out and touch you,
you're looking into my eyes, so why is Yeok the only name coming out of your mouth?
I must have gone insane. I can't believe I tried to send you to another man.
I am the King.
This nation's rule is that there must be nothing the King cannot have!
Isn't that right? Therefore,
I must have you too.
♫ I want to hold you, the one whose brilliance chills my heart ♫
♫ I'm afraid you might fly away when the wind blows ♫
♫ Because your smile and tears ♫
♫ fill my heart ♫
Queen for Seven Days
Now, our Chae Gyeong's fate depends on you, Your Highness. ♫ I will always love only you ♫
Is this house to your liking?
Are you telling me to report to you everyday? ♫This feeling which I tightly hold ♫
Eunuch Song, what is your assigned duty? ♫ can't be hidden ♫
Your mask is gradually getting stronger.
When Chae Gyeong takes off your mask, ♫ We can't turn back ♫
her sense of betrayal will be greater. ♫ because you are here ♫
♫ Saying I love you ♫