(This drama is a fictional depiction of a constitutional monarchy.)
(Episode 13)
Wait. Hold on!
Wait.
I think I just heard a sound.
I didn't.
Do you want to go in? It's chilly.
It's been a while, Your Highness.
Mother...
Incredible. You have not...
lost your touch, Mother.
You should've come straight to the palace.
Why are you staying at a hotel?
I would love to go, but you'd regret it.
What do you mean?
I have missed you.
The Emperor has a new Empress, so you should greet them...
You're holding the memorials for Empress So Hyun, right?
Why are you thinking about that?
She keeps showing up in my dream, so it's been bothering me.
I'll go to the palace.
I miss Grandma,
and I've gotten sick of life on the outside.
That's great.
Ms. Choi. Escort the prince.
- Yes, Your Highness. - Wait.
Actually, I need to use the restroom first.
I'll go with you.
No. Here.
- Watch my things. - What...
Excuse me.
Stop here.
Do you believe me now?
We'll wait out here.
Oh my gosh! Why is he running around without any clothes on?
This is insane.
I'm like a fugitive on the run.
Darn it.
Why weren't you guarding him?
How could you lose one person?
I'm sorry, Your Highness.
I'll find him even if it costs me my life.
Mother?
What are you doing here?
Hello, Your Highness. It's good to see you again.
Are you having a drinking party at the hotel or something?
With your employee? Aren't you ashamed?
No, I'm here to work.
I'm scouting guests for the 10-year anniversary event.
As if!
It's true, Mother!
Did you see that?
If you don't get Vincent, I may die out of rage.
Are you sure he's here?
I even went through the editor's trash can to find this information.
He's definitely somewhere in this hotel.
Okay. Min Yu Ra. You are...
dead. Let's go!
You're checking out? What's your name?
Vincent Lee?
Okay. Thank you.
Vincent Lee.
Vincent Lee!
Vincent Lee.
Your Majesty, I think you should return to the palace.
Your Majesty!
Help me!
Let go!
- Let go! - Hold on.
Let go of me! Let go!
Let go! I'm going to die. Let me die.
Let me go.
Oh my gosh.
Are you okay?
Yes.
Oh my gosh. It's the Empress.
The Empress saved a person's life.
Please call the police. Quickly.
No!
What are you doing?
I barely saved you! Why are you trying to die again?
Who asked you to save me?
My husband is having an affair with another woman.
He's been lying to me all this time.
Why should I live?
Just let me die.
Affair?
You'll die because of that?
They're the ones doing wrong. Why should you die?
What did you do wrong?
If I die, I can end this pain!
I don't want to become any more pathetic!
It may not be true.
You may have seen wrong.
It's not that easy to betray someone.
It's not that easy to dump a wife!
Until you hear how he truly feels,
you didn't see anything.
You loved him, so you should trust him.
I'm scared.
What if he asks for a divorce?
You can think about it when the time comes.
Think about your family.
If you die here, your parents won't be able to go on.
First things first. You must find out how your husband feels.
So...
promise me you'll be strong.
It's okay. It's going to be okay.
What we saw today...
I didn't see anything. And...
I took you there because...
I went out for a walk on my own. Don't worry about it.
The truth is, everything you prepared today...
were things the late Empress used to do for His Majesty.
I told you because I heard he used to love them.
I must have been misinformed.
It wasn't for me.
She was trying to mess me up.
She likes the Emperor.
Does he feel the same?
Is that why he got so angry?
Please come out, Your Majesty.
I thought you'd need this. Please be strong.
Thank you for today.
It's comforting to know someone's on my side.
You're holding the memorials for Empress So Hyun, right?
He couldn't know something, could he?
No. There's no way.
- People of the Imperial Court... - People of the Imperial Court...
- will see nothing. - will see nothing.
- We will not speak. - We will not speak.
- We shall behave and look neat. - We shall behave and look neat.
- In any circumstances, - In any circumstances,
- we won't get involved in history. - we won't get involved in history.
- We will not follow the law... - We will not follow the law...
- of the world, but of the palace. - of the world, but of the palace.
Recently, groundless rumors about the Imperial Family are circulating.
Yesterday, we even had an incident...
where a photo of the Empress was taken out of the palace.
(Empire Daily "The Empress Stops a Jumper")
"The Empress of the Korean Empire throws herself..."
"to stop a jumper at Han River."
What about the Empress?
Is she all right?
Yes, she seems all right.
Every news agency is requesting an interview.
I don't understand. Why was she on the bridge so late at night?
I don't understand either.
Is the Emperor awake?
It seems that he didn't return last night.
He hasn't come back?
What about Ms. Min?
She wasn't in her room this morning.
According to the Chief Guard,
the Emperor ordered him to prepare the royal cruise last night.
A cruise?
Then by any chance, did the Empress...
Yes.
I'll be there soon. Do as I instructed you.
Make sure she doesn't find out. Stop her by all means.
Are you going back to the palace already?
There was an incident last night involving the Empress.
I think she might've seen us.
- How would she know we'd be here? - Hurry.
If the reporters spot us, it'll be troublesome.
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, are you inside?
Your Majesty, it's me.
Are you in the shower?
Please answer me if you are in there.
May I come in?
My Empress, when did you get here?
Right. I just read the article.
You saved someone who was in danger.
You became the talk of the town overnight.
I want to know something.
Ask me anything.
It's about this sapphire necklace.
I was informed that it was only passed down to the Korean Empresses.
Please tell me the truth before this necklace.
Have you been deceiving me all this time?
Your feelings towards me and your actions.
Were they all an act?
Am I, who stand before you,
your wife?
What do you mean?
Where were you last night?
Did you really sleep in your room?
Regardless of what I saw or what I heard,
if you deny it, I will believe it so.
Please don't hide anything, and tell me the truth.
What do you suspect of me?
Of course, I slept in this bedroom.
I had a meeting on the royal cruise until late at night.
I came back here around 3am and went to sleep then.
Must I tell you everything?
The cruise?
We're holding the opening ceremony of the 10th anniversary...
of my coronation on the royal cruise.
Wait, are you angry because I didn't come see you?
Is that why you're yelling at me this morning?
This is getting quite unpleasant.
Is that true?
Can you swear...
- that you have never deceived me? - I have never.
Why would I do such a thing?
It is true that I was upset at you.
I swear...
I have never hated you.
Your Majesty, I was so scared.
That, you had a change of heart...
or you might hate me.
You don't, right?
I was mistaken, right?
Did our quarrel upset you that much?
I'm sorry for taking it out on you. I went over the line.
Please don't be upset.
No. I should have trusted you.
I was terrible.
I'm an Empress after all. I shouldn't be so small-minded.
I'm the idiot.
Stop crying.
Your eyes will get all puffy if you don't.
Good job.
Darn it.
Dad! Dad!
What?
What's wrong? Where are you?
The water suddenly stopped running.
- Did I forget to pay the bills? - What?
You've got to be kidding me!
Gosh, my eye stings.
Go downstairs, and wash your hair at the restaurant.
It's too early for this. What is this?
Who is it?
- Goodness! - A burglar!
Who are you?
- Hold on. - Hey!
Hey! Hey.
Who are you?
I'm the daughter. Oh Hel Ro.
Gosh, I didn't recognize you.
You're scaring me. Why would you walk around like that?
Why did you touch my thigh?
I should be questioning you. Why are you sleeping here?
Should I call the cops for trespassing?
No, no, no!
You pervert!
Come here.
Dad. Dad, come outside.
This part-timer was sleeping at our restaurant as he pleases.
He didn't even tell us.
Hey, you're here.
By the way, what happened to your clothes? You look cold.
Right.
This is my tracksuit. Put them on.
Thank you.
Goodness, look at this.
Boss, this is so me! You're the best!
Mr. Lee, here's a proposal.
Why don't you just move in with us?
- I would love to! - No way. He has no dignity.
Empress, what you did was commendable.
Even people who were critical of the Family...
seem cordial towards the incident.
I knew this would happen.
I already expanded the section for the Empress in advance.
Won't I qualify as the sole CEO with this strategy?
You should be of help to the mall time to time.
I'm doing better than Ms. Min.
Don't you worry, Your Majesty.
Empress.
Why did you go...
...to the bridge?
I didn't know how to soften His Majesty's anger.
I was frustrated. I went out for a walk by myself.
As I was small-minded, she ended up walking alone.
However, now,
everything is resolved.
It's resolved?
Is that true, Empress?
Of course.
I suppose His and Her Majesty must have had a lovers' quarrel.
There is a saying, "After a storm comes a calm."
I am very happy to see that they seem more affectionate...
than ever after reconciling.
Your Majesty, the press awaits you.
Okay. Please excuse us.
My Empress, let us go.
How did you find the person who tried to jump?
I was out on a walk and happened to see her.
You could've been in danger yourself.
How did you have such courage?
All I could think at the time was that I needed to save her.
Every life is precious,
and I think it's a sin to end your own life.
She says she did that because of her husband's infidelity.
How did you persuade her?
"Love doesn't change that easily."
"Trust your husband one more time."
"It's not too late to act after confirming everything."
That's what I told her.
That's what I would do.
For a couple, nothing is more important than faith in each other.
I've received so much love from His Majesty,
that it was natural for me to act that way.
Everything is thanks to His Majesty.
I believe the family's happiness is the nation's happiness.
The Imperial Family will set an example.
Please stop, Your Majesty.
The people will find us annoying.
Please be understanding. We are still newlyweds...
after all.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
Your Majesty. Please have breakfast with me.
Shall I?
Ms. Min, you too.
You always took care of me, but I never got to thank you.
No, I will...
It's all ready.
Please do not refuse.
I finally get to eat together with the two people...
on whom I rely the most here.
I've been too inattentive.
You have made the Imperial Family look good.
I will plan something nice soon.
You're embarrassing me.
I only did what I should as the Empress.
I'm sure even if Ms. Min were there, she would've done the same.
She was in despair because of her cheating husband.
It's heartbreaking, don't you agree?
I can't even imagine.
I don't understand why I must risk my life...
to save someone who is a loser.
"A loser"?
If her husband cheated on her,
isn't the wife to blame as well?
If I were the wife,
I would've reflected on myself for being inattentive...
and unattractive, rather than resent my husband or the mistress.
Burglars never...
admit their morals are defunct...
and blame the homeowners for not locking their doors.
A jerk of a husband who cheats on his devoted wife...
and the witch who tries to take what isn't hers...
should both be torn to shreds.
My apologies. I was too into it.
Please eat.
I stopped by to ask you to take a walk with me,
but you were out.
Did you go out? Were you on a date?
Why don't you ask such personal questions later on?
Yes, you're right. I was with my boyfriend.
Oh my gosh. You have a boyfriend?
True. It was strange that you knew the man's heart so well.
Your Majesty. Whenever I wanted to know something about you,
I asked Ms. Min for her advice.
I tried to give the best advice possible,
but it wasn't very helpful. For that, I apologize.
What do you mean?
His Majesty and I are as happy as we are...
thanks to you.
Couples must really grow closer as they fight.
Is your boyfriend good to you?
He can't compare to His Majesty.
I envy you more than anyone in the entire world.
You can never be happy...
if you envy others and covet what they have.
What a shame that someone as wise as you...
doesn't know something that even a child knows.
I think I'll stop taking advice from you about my husband.
My Empress, the soup is good. Would you bring me more?
Have mine. I don't like dried pollack soup much.
No.
I'll bring him a new bowl.
Even if you are close to the Emperor,
we should distinguish between what's yours and mind, Ms. Min.
How long were you standing here?
Since before.
I'm not crying because I'm sad.
I feel so humiliated, that's why.
It drives me mad that I must refrain myself because of that witch.
I'm Oh Sunny. A performer of the arts.
That immoral witch...
I want to yank out all of her hair and make a wig with it!
That evil witch. I want to skin her alive...
and hang her out to dry.
But I can't do that because I'm the Empress.
I must maintain my dignity.
I can't fight with that loser.
Don't hold back, Your Majesty.
What?
Don't hold back.
Don't lose the Emperor. I'll help you.
Of course, I won't. I won't let anyone take him.
He wouldn't betray his woman.
I've been his fangirl for years.
I know him.
This is so embarrassing.
What is it, Mr. Han?
You need to go to your chamber.
What's wrong?
Prince Yoon called.
What are you doing?
I'm sorry. Your tears...
It's been a while, Yoon.
Yes, it has. Have you been well, Your Majesty?
When did you come back?
You left the palace as if you would never return.
I'm planning to go back to the US.
Please tell Mother not to look for me again.
Did Mother look for you?
She came by the hotel I was staying at.
You have nothing to worry about because I won't go back.
I'm not doing this for your sake. I hate the palace with you in it.
Lee Yoon.
I saw the new Empress on the news.
Please make sure you protect her this time.
What is wrong, Your Majesty?
Mother is looking for Yoon.
She's already trying to weaken my position.
You're the Emperor of this country.
But what is it that you are afraid of?
Yoon is the Crown Prince, next in line to the throne.
I have no sons to pass down my throne.
If something happens to me,
he will become the Emperor.
That will never happen.
I had forgotten that...
Mother could bring in Yoon and make me lose my ground.
I'm sure she'll mobilize Internal Affairs.
Darn it.
He should've lived quietly someplace else.
Why did he come back? Why?
The event Ms. Min planned is well-received.
Sales have been going up ever since then.
If sales go up by 50 percent,
will you plan to give her the shares?
She's a mere hunting dog.
A hunting dog who would end up dead after the hare is caught.
And I will decide when that hunting ends.
What brings you here?
What a surprise to have you visit me first.
I received such a delightful phone call.
Yoon called.
After seven years.
You must have heard that he and I met then.
Why did you look for him?
Naturally, a mother would look for her runaway son.
But why did you...
look for him now?
I believe now is the perfect time.
The late Emperor truly adored the Prince.
Did you not miss your one and only brother?
It was his own decision to leave the Family.
You won't be able to change his mind.
People change.
You're a great example.
Mother.
Yoon and you share different qualities.
He's smart and righteous. He's perfect in every aspect.
Don't you remember what the late Emperor had said?
He more than qualifies to become the Emperor.
Are you sure...
you want to make me your enemy?
If you want to keep your throne, choose.
Is it Min Yu Ra or the Empress?
If you kick her out at this very minute,
I will not look for the Crown Prince anymore.
You must know what you ask is impossible.
Then there is not much I can do.
I must have Yoon come back to the palace.
It's time for me to water my garden.
I even married her as you wished. That's the end of my patience.
I will end up hating the Empress even more. No.
I might even kill her.
Watch your tongue.
The Empress isn't bright.
If she throws a tantrum without thinking about the consequences,
it will be a great loss for you.
The Imperial Family is always with you.
The Korean Empire has been standing for 121 years.
We thank you for your unyielding love and support.
Thank you.
The Imperial Family with the people of the Empire.
This is in Chinese characters. Give it a try.
"King Fui of Sei said,"
"'I ask for your watching.'"
"Mencius replied, 'Do you...'"
It says...
This is too difficult, Father.
You're to be an emperor. An emperor must not say such a thing.
To read old books in the Family,
I have told you countless times you had to learn these characters.
How could you learn so slowly?
But he has improved compared to before.
Let us be patient a bit longer.
"King Hui of Wei asked,"
"'I ask for your teaching.'"
"Mencius replied,"
"'Do weapons matter in murdering a man?'"
Yoon, when did you learn the Chinese characters?
It was just fun.
He heard a few things when the Crown Prince was studying.
I suppose he learned them too.
You are indeed my brilliant son. Well done.
"The King answered,"
"'They do not.' Mencius asked, 'Even if politics is the weapon?'"
I'm hungry. May I go and have snacks?
You may.
Ask the nanny to give you the tastiest one.
Yes.
You may go as well.
Yes, Father.
I don't believe the Crown Prince qualifies.
It's a shame, I know.
My Yoon must have been the eldest.
We thank you for your unyielding love and support.
Thank you.
My Yoon must have been the eldest.
Mother, it might have been easy to put me on the throne,
but it won't be easy to drag me down from here.
Step back.
Mother, you must have known everything.
That, Min Yu Ra had feelings for the Emperor.
And you found out now?
I told you to be careful.
You still failed to kick her out.
It's worse. You let her walk all over you.
What have you been doing?
I saw Min Yu Ra with the Emperor last night.
They were on the cruise.
I do not doubt his love for me,
but I know well enough that I must not hasten to question it.
If you know that, why were you wasting time to save that jumper?
You couldn't have been more frustrating.
Min Yu Ra isn't an ordinary witch.
If you give her one, you might lose everything.
What must I do?
Please teach me, Mother.
- I don't have any power. - Why do you ask me?
You must catch the thief who had broken into your chamber.
That's all I can tell you.
The Empress isn't severely hurt or anything.
There's no need for you to worry.
She is such a virtuous lady.
There's nothing but gratitude in my heart for you.
To tell you the truth, that's our family trait.
No matter how hard we try to hide it,
we are virtuous to the core. It just shows in our actions.
Boss, we got the delivery for the chickens.
Is that so? I see.
- It seems you have a guest. - You should go pile them up.
- Yes. - Okay.
Yes, I do indeed. He's my part-timer.
What are you doing?
If you piled them up, start preparing them.
You must be getting ready to open.
I will visit you for your fried chicken soon.
And I will wait for the day.
Bye.
Hold on.
He looks just like Yoon. Especially, his build.
And his voice sounded similar.
Your Highness, the Empress is here to see you.
Yes. Escort her in.
Goodness, you'll trip.
There's no need to rush.
Grandmother, I have a favor to ask you.
Please help me.
There is nothing I can do right now.
Go on. Tell me whatever it is.
Let go!
Hold on. Who told you to do this to me?
Let go!
What are you doing?
How dare you lock me up in here?
Open up now!
Tell me who put me here!
Your Majesty?
Did you order them to incarcerate me?
How could you imprison an innocent person?
Open this door now. Open up!
Starting this moment on,
Min Yu Ra, I dismiss you from your post, Chief Assistant.
Pardon?
It is my knowledge that you do not have the authority to do so.
Starting today, the Grand Empress Dowager...
entrusted the authority regarding Human Resources to the Empress.
What... How...
I can't believe this.
The reality must be sinking in now.
Min Yu Ra.
I heard that you appointed Min Yu Ra as the Chief Assistant.
Then please let me have the authority to dismiss her.
Due to my shortcomings,
I appointed the wrong person for the job.
I am so ashamed to face you.
Grandmother, did you know too?
Don't let it upset you.
I am the Emperor's wife,
but also the Empress of the Korean Empire.
Starting today, I will hand over the authority of the HR...
along with the complete control over the personnel.
Even so, you cannot fire me like this.
Tell me based on what grounds I'm getting dismissed.
Ms. Hong.
Please bring in the kitchen staff.
Come in.
You must answer my questions without a word of lie.
A while ago, when I was cooking the potato pancakes,
why did no one tell me that the potato pancakes were banned...
in the Emperor's chamber?
It's...
Answer Her Majesty now.
I'm sorry, Your Majesty.
Ms. Min Yu Ra told me not to inform you of this.
She's right. Please spare us.
We have committed a grave sin.
I cannot believe this. How dare you tell lies?
This is a conspiracy, Your Majesty. I'm innocent!
Bring in the gardening staff.
Come in.
Tell me what Ms. Min instructed you to do.
Ms. Min instructed us...
to bring freesia flowers to Your Majesty's chamber.
Listen to me very carefully, Min Yu Ra.
You gave the Empress false information...
and created a rift between the Empress and the Emperor.
You insulted and slighted the Empress.
You manipulated the court staff to further your own interest.
I will hold you accountable for all these crimes...
and punish you based on the Law of the Imperial Family.
Imprison Min Yu Ra for seven days.
Make her report of her crimes to the Imperial Family.
After seven days, she will be expelled.
Under any circumstances,
she will never be reinstated.
Who said you could give out such orders? You can't do this.
Call His Majesty.
I will tell this to His Majesty myself!
Even if he finds out,
nothing will change.
The Grand Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager...
will believe my punishment to be quite lenient.
Your Majesty. I'm innocent. Your Majesty!
Please let me explain, Your Majesty!
What are you doing here?
I was waiting under Grand Empress Dowager's command.
I will escort you.
It is confirmed that the Empress had saved a jumper...
who tried to commit suicide.
My goodness, sure, sure.
You must like chicken.
- Boss. - Yes?
Are you really giving out free chicken today?
Of course.
I'm not sure if we should. If Ms. Oh finds out, she'll be mad.
Boss.
Yes, coming.
Sunny, what brings you here?
Grandmother allowed me this trip as a reward.
What's going on today? It's packed.
Gosh, she's pretty!
- She's beautiful! - Okay.
Sunny, today, I'm not running a business, but a banquet.
You were on the news nonstop today. I had to do something.
I ought to treat everyone to a meal.
Starting today, that contract will be void.
If you're not happy, go to the Emperor and tell him yourself!
From now on, I will not be that nuisance's mother.
Be careful with your words.
What if the Princess hears you?
Why not?
You must be worried since she's your daughter.
You know what? Why don't you...
go to the Emperor and ask him to make you his concubine?
Please spare me, Your Highness.
What is it? What is this ruckus about?
The Princess does not treat Princess Ari as her daughter.
She even told me to leave with the Princess.
Please show your mercy on us, Your Highness.
"Us"?
You can leave the palace alone.
I don't see why I should expel Ari.
Have you forgotten whose lineage Ari carries?
Your Highness, you made a promise with me.
You promised me I could raise Ari.
A promise?
You have no sense of shame.
It was you who betrayed Empress So Hyun...
and walked into the Emperor's chamber on your own will.
You brought everything upon yourself.
Even when you came to me with the baby,
you told me yourself you'd sacrifice even your body for her sake.
Now, you say it was a promise?
Do you think you can make demands because I didn't expel you then?
- Your Highness. - Don't you dare think about...
crossing the line and live quietly as you have been.
Pretend to see nothing and hear nothing. Live like you don't exist.
If you stay as Ari's nanny,
I will not expel you for Ari's sake.
She grew up a lot.
She was like an earthworm who couldn't put up with some trampling.
She turned into a wildcat during the past years.
It's me. I must meet with you today.
Make some time, please.
Yu Ra. What happened?
Who did this to you?
Your Majesty.
Open up now before I blast your head.
I was ordered not to release her.
She does not answer to the Empress.
I understand. I will open it.
Yu Ra. Yu Ra.
Your Majesty.
Yu Ra. Yu Ra!
Until when must I wait?
If we just waste time like this, I'll really get kicked out.
Don't you worry.
A legislation that princesses can ascend...
to the Crown will be passed soon.
Are you sure, Mr. Prime Minister?
Do you not believe me?
I can't lower my guard just yet.
I'm the head of Internal Affairs.
We must make Ari attain the status of a princess officially.
I have something in mind for that.
Ari is the daughter of the Emperor.
Once it's revealed that the Empress Dowager concealed it,
her life will be over.
After dragging down the Empress Dowager,
if Ari is set to ascend the Crown,
will I take the Empress Dowager's seat?
You have put a lot of effort into Ari.
You must watch her to become the reigning Empress.
You bet.
Do you think I gave birth to Ari and risked my life...
just so that she could be a mere princess?
Mark my words.
I will make her the Great Empress in the history of the Korean Empire.
To do so,
the Empress should not bear any children.
The Empress is already out of the Emperor's sight.
Rumor has it that they are already having troubles.
More than anything, we must hope that the Crown Prince never returns.
Then...
why don't we spend some time just for us now?
You know how much I rely on you, right?
Let me apologize on her behalf.
I must make it clear that no one can dismiss you from your post.
Nothing seems to scare her...
now that the Grand Empress Dowager is on her side.
Mother is threatening me that...
she'll bring in the Crown Prince if I don't kick you out.
Please don't let it frighten you.
Trust me.
I have already started on your goal.
What do you mean?
I have a critical piece of evidence...
regarding the construction business that the Empress Dowager oversaw.
I plan to bring in a few trustworthy reporters...
and utilize the press first.
Really?
Before the Empress Dowager makes her move,
you can weaken her position first.
You must obtain her influence as soon as possible.
I will help, Your Majesty.
Thank you.
I wouldn't have been able to do anything without you.
Follow me. I have a present for you.
What... What is all this, Your Majesty?
Use them as you wish.
You can take everything without my permission.
I can easily fill it up.
This isn't what I want.
You will need this to win people over.
Keep a close watch on Internal Affairs.
We must quickly win over Mother's followers.
I'll make it so that...
even if the Crown Prince comes back, he won't be a threat.
In exchange...
Tell me.
Whatever the Empress tells you,
you must trust and protect me.
Once she finds out I'm released,
she won't let it slide.
I must do something about her.
His Majesty released Min Yu Ra?
I just heard it from another guard.
Where is His Majesty?
Lead the way.
Your Majesty, does it feel nice?
Do you think it just feels nice when you touch all over me?
My heart is fluttering, and I'm excited. It feels like paradise.
You make me blush, Your Majesty.
Do you remember?
On the day of your first night with the Empress, I entered...
the massage parlor in place of Ms. Jo.
Of course, I do.
How could I forget such a thrilling experience?
The folding screen was between you and her,
but you don't know how happy I was to be able to...
have you in her presence.
Your Majesty, you are completely mine.
Don't you agree?
I believe I have already made that promise a few times.
Your Majesty, how about here?
It feels great.
Do you like it?
- Harder. - Okay.
What's wrong, Your Majesty?
It just feels so good.
- Did he come out yet? - He did not.
Mr. Chun, the Emperor disappeared all of a sudden.
- Please help me. - What do you mean he disappeared?
I definitely heard him in his chamber with Min Yu Ra.
I am certain I heard their voices.
They suddenly vanished.
Mr. Chun, you know, right?
Where did he go?
I don't know either.
Help me.
You promised to help.
Please?
Where are we?
This is the condominium the Imperial Family is managing.
His Majesty always stays on the sixth floor.
But I advise you not to go in.
I'm fine.
I must check with my own eyes.
No one is here.
Are you sure they came here?
Mr. Chun.
This way.
Your Majesty, why did you come here with the guard at this hour?
What's your relationship?
Tell us your relationship with him.
Tell us the truth.
What are you insinuating?
We received a tip that you two are lovers.
Is that true?
Please answer the question.
What...
This is absurd.
Stop filming.
Mr. Chun, talk to him.
Tell them it's not true. Hurry...
The day before the wedding,
I saw Mr. Ma Pil Joo tamper with the crane.
You saw him? You did?
Why didn't you stop him?
I assumed that he was doing it under your order.
How presumptuous.
Since when did you think you knew all about me?
I'm at your service.
If getting rid of the Empress is your wish,
I wanted to help.
Then kill the Empress.
Then I will...
give you the highest position among guards.
I will comply with your order.
Please stop it, Your Majesty.
I cannot deceive the Emperor.
If you come closer,
I will end my life here.