(Episode 33)
- Out of my way. - My Empress,
I have something to tell you.
Don't go.
Don't look at me like that. Please.
I don't want to breathe the same air as you for even a moment.
Get out of my way. Out of my way.
No. I must stay with you tonight, no matter what.
You're my wife. We're married.
I will never divorce you.
I'll make you grow old as my wife until the day you die.
You lunatic.
- Let go of me. - Come with me.
Let go of me!
Please stop.
- Let go. - I cannot.
How dare you go against my order?
Woo Bin.
What are you doing?
You gave me a wish when you decided to consider me your brother.
I will use it now.
Please let go of the Empress.
What?
I like...
Her Majesty.
What did you just say?
How dare you covet my wife?
Have you gone mad?
Are you...
mocking me,
Chief Chun?
No matter how bad my marriage has gotten,
I am still the Empress of the Korean Empire.
And I am still the Emperor's wife.
How dare you blurt out such an impolite remark in front of me?
Just because I have been nice to you and that we have grown close,
did I seem that easy to you?
You have every right to be angry.
I must have lost my mind for a moment.
I'm sorry. I just thought...
you seemed uncomfortable.
It was my choice,
and I returned to the palace on my own volition.
Every decision is mine to make, and I'll take responsibility for them.
Whether I leave the palace or remain,
it is not your place to get involved.
I will gladly accept any punishment.
Naturally, you're fired.
Do you doubt me?
But My Empress,
I think Chief Chun had lost his senses for a moment.
So why are you so nice to him? He got the wrong idea.
You're partly at fault as well.
Did you forget why this even happened?
Well, then...
I'm tired. I will retire back to my chamber.
- May I? - Yes, of course.
I was out of line earlier.
Please go and sleep tight.
Chief Chun is my man, so I will scold him...
Don't let it get to you, My Empress!
Sure. The Empress isn't that easy.
Come with me.
I'm sorry, Your Majesty. How is your arm?
You looked like you'd kill me. Are you back to your senses now?
The Empress Dowager ordered me...
to expedite the scandal with the Empress,
so I was impatient.
She did? Is that the only reason?
Was it only because Mother ordered you?
- Do you not have any feelings... - That is ridiculous, Your Majesty.
How could someone like me dare covet your woman?
That's more like it.
My little brother Woo Bin would never.
But what are your true feelings?
Do you really want to get along with the Empress?
I'm confused and flustered as well.
I don't know what I feel.
But I am constantly worried about her.
I miss her all the time, I feel bad, and can't stop thinking about her.
That's why I've decided...
I will protect my empress from my mother.
Are you saying you will become enemies with the Empress Dowager?
If I must, that is what I shall do.
Hence, forget the order to make the Empress...
your woman.
But the Empress Dowager won't...
It is an imperial decree.
I didn't need to hit him.
He's already in pain as it is.
I feel so bad. How will I face him?
Your Majesty, it is I, Chun Woo Bin.
That hurt a lot, didn't it?
Yes. It stung quite a bit.
Sorry. I slap pretty hard.
I was kidding. Do not worry.
If you had not stepped in, it would have been more dangerous.
But may I ask why you did that earlier?
I want to do as you said.
I won't fight Hyuk anymore.
No, I'll get closer to him.
I plan to use his feelings to get at the Empress Dowager.
Whatever you decide, I will do your will,
but I am worried.
What if Hyuk truly starts to like you,
and won't let you go and torments you?
I don't know what to do then.
Why are you worried about that?
I have zero intention of accepting that disgusting man.
Just wait and see.
I won't let my mom's unjust death be in vain.
I will uncover the truth behind Empress So Hyun's and...
Grandmother's deaths and let Hyuk get what he deserves.
How could you not win over the child you gave birth to?
What have you been doing?
What were you doing while Ari began to adore the Empress?
It is only temporary.
The Imperial Auditors will report her for child abuse,
and as the activists protest more,
the Empress will give in.
We can't wait for the fruit to ripen on the tree and fall.
Do you think that will actually happen?
We are selecting Ari's studymates tomorrow.
I must end it once and for all then.
What will you do to Ari?
You cannot use her.
You make it sound like I'd kill my only granddaughter.
Don't worry about that.
Just continue giving interviews as the sad, abandoned birth mom.
I'll take care of the rest.
What did you do wrong,
that they keep tearing us apart?
I miss you so much, that I want to cry.
Our Princess Ari, you are so pretty.
They're selecting my studymates today.
It is ridiculous that you cannot join me.
I really want to go too, but there's nothing I can do.
Tada!
Do you see these?
What is that, Mother?
I was baking cookies for you and your friends.
You are the best, Mother.
You know how to behave with your friends, right?
Do not be arrogant.
I will not be arrogant.
I'll listen to my friends, be considerate of others first,
and show proper etiquette befitting of a princess.
Right?
Perfect. I have full faith in our princess.
Good luck today. Bye-bye.
Bye-bye.
What a sight. You act like you're her real mom.
The birth mom who teamed up with the Empress Dowager...
who used Princess Ari to get rid of me should speak.
What do you mean, used Princess Ari?
I'm afraid someone will hear.
Who's the one that made that court lady talk to the tabloids?
And you call yourself her mom?
Don't you think about how hurt Ari will be later?
If you care so much about her, how could you whip her?
It's because I want her to grow up to be a good person.
Don't you see she's the last hope for this rotten Imperial Family?
I know that very well.
That's why you should leave so that the last hope can grow up well.
Princess Ari, let me introduce your studymates.
He is the eldest grandson of former Prime Minister Choi.
It is a noble family that produced prime ministers and generals.
And she is the granddaughter of Chairman Ko of Gongyong Group,
which represents our nation's financial industry.
Why don't you greet one another?
- It is an honor to meet you. - It is an honor to meet you.
They were selected through strict examinations and processes.
They are great studymates for you.
I hope you will become good friends.
Princess.
Both of them are unqualified to be my studymates.
What do you mean?
They are contrary to what my mother, Empress Sunny,
taught me.
Princess Ari. What are you saying in front of these esteemed guests?
Everyone knows about how my mother punished me a few days ago, correct?
Because Mother scolded me sternly and whipped me to teach me,
people claimed she hates me and abuses me.
I heard this ridiculous claim was made even on TV,
but it is all a misunderstanding. That was because I was wrong.
Why are you bringing that up here?
These children here were worse than I was.
Play the videos.
I said I didn't want to wear this hat!
What happened to the designer hat you promised from France?
I looked into it,
and that brand already gave it to Princess Ari.
This is so annoying!
Why are you so incompetent, Mom?
What is the use in representing the financial industry?
Her heart is impoverished and her words and actions are destitute.
Princess. That's...
The palace is nothing special.
It's so lame.
What's your problem? Watch where you're going.
Apologize right this instant. Don't just stare at me.
Do you want to be fired?
Don't you know who I am?
My apologies.
I'm sorry that I took the videos without telling you,
but I had to know what kind of friends I would be making.
What could I learn from spending time with friends...
who are inconsiderate and rude?
Both of you didn't pass. You're out.
But my mother told me that...
it wasn't polite to send back guests who came to visit me.
Bring it.
Eat it, and please go back.
Grandmother, please have some.
Mother baked them herself.
The Empress baked them?
Father, please try them.
Sure.
What's going on? Chief Chun.
- Ari. - Chief Chun.
- Princess Ari!
- Princess. - Your Highness.
Take her to the infirmary.
Wait, isn't this peanut?
Are you certain that the Empress baked these?
Everyone in the palace knows...
that Princess Ari is allergic to peanuts.
How could her own mother not know that?
[Kocowa Ver] SBS E33 The Last Empress "Peanut Butter Cookies" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
What happened?
She fainted after eating the cookie I made?
How could that happen?
She's allergic to peanuts. Fortunately, it's nothing serious.
Peanuts? I didn't even add peanuts.
- You cannot go inside. - Get out of my way.
Let go!
Were you behind this?
Watch your language.
I clearly told you that Ari cannot be in danger.
I trusted you and just had an interview with the reporters.
How could you stab me in the back?
In order to make the article sound more convincing,
it is obvious for the Empress to cause trouble at the right timing.
Besides, Ari isn't in serious danger either.
There's no reason to make a fuss.
Have you forgotten?
Ari almost lost her life when she had eaten peanuts before.
A child can die even from consuming a small amount.
Could it be possible that you didn't care...
if Ari had died in your attempt to expel the Empress?
Or were you trying to get rid of both of them at once?
So did Ari die?
She's alive and well. Why are you making such a fuss?
It's my fault for trusting you. I was the fool here.
I had no idea that you were going to sacrifice Ari.
You are forcing me to bring up about Empress So Hyun's death.
You were the one who fabricated...
Empress So Hyun's scandal.
And if the Emperor finds out, who will suffer the most?
Ari is like a mirror that reflects the Emperor's mistake.
If he didn't doubt her love,
she would have never existed.
And do you think he would let Ari, who represents his mistake, alone?
Are you looking out for Ari now?
I can protect Ari on my own.
I will make you regret that you have used Ari in your scheme.
What a rude witch.
Princess Ari is recovering.
The Empress is taking care of her.
The Empress will be in a predicament.
Is Mother behind this again?
No way. How could she have done it, risking Ari's life?
That's not possible.
- I have something to tell you. - Later.
I must tell you today.
Chief Chu, you may leave.
I deserve death, Your Majesty.
I am sincerely sorry for telling you the truth now.
What do you mean? Explain yourself.
Seven years ago,
Empress So Hyun and Kang Joo Seung weren't involved.
The scandal was all a lie, fabricated by the Empress Dowager.
Kang Joo Seung had loved someone else.
Empress So Hyun...
didn't love anyone but you.
What did you just tell me?
Last time, you definitely told me that they were involved.
Did you lie to me?
I had no choice as the Empress Dowager threatened me.
I had to protect Princess Ari.
However,
I cannot keep lying to myself anymore.
You witch. Why didn't you tell me then?
You were her best friend. How could you betray her?
At the time,
I had feelings for you.
I know that my actions cannot be forgiven.
After her death, I didn't feel like I was living anymore.
Why are you telling me this now?
The Empress Dowager plotted today's incident regarding Ari.
She wanted to frame the Empress for the act.
After seeing that...
she's using Ari in order to expel the Empress,
I was reminded of the incident seven years ago.
- Are you certain? - I am certain.
I know it is not my place,
but please do not trust the Empress Dowager anymore.
And reveal the truth behind the death of my friend...
who had died because she drove a wedge between you and her.
You have no right to say that.
Get out of here now. I don't want to see a sight of you.
(Late Byun Hyun Jin)
What have I done?
I only trusted Mother.
Foolishly, I killed you...
and my child...
in your womb.
I was foolish.
Do not ever forgive me.
Are you awake, Ari?
Mother.
My gosh.
How do you feel?
Are you sure you're okay?
Don't worry. I didn't eat a lot.
What? What do you mean?
When I had a bite, the smell of peanuts was overpowering.
But I guess that was enough for me to pass out.
I'm really okay now!
I'm so relieved.
I was so shocked.
I secretly put in a cookie that was for me to eat.
This isn't the one I baked. The shape is different.
I knew it.
Someone is trying to create a rift between us.
Someone must have added peanuts in my cookies.
I will find out who it was, and I will punish the person.
Princess.
The adults will take care of that, so focus on getting better.
I wish our Ari wouldn't hate,
suspect, or resent others.
I should've been more careful to make sure this didn't happen.
I'm sorry, princess.
I'm sorry, My Empress.
I am such a loser.
But this time, I will not be suckered like a fool.
I will not repeat my mistake.
I will protect you at all costs.
How could you not know the princess' allergies...
and create this mess?
What if something terrible had happened to Princess Ari?
Ari is the Emperor's only child.
Even if you are angry at the Imperial Family,
how could you harm a young child?
That was an act of rebellion against the Imperial Family and the Emperor.
It was not me.
The cookies I baked were in the shape of a bear,
but the one she ate was in the shape of a cat.
Someone switched them.
Are you denying it?
Why are you writing fiction? Your sister is the novelist.
You were the only one in the kitchen. Do you have witnesses?
The Imperial Auditors said they will hold you accountable for this.
You should prepare yourself.
Don't you agree, Your Majesty?
What you say is correct, Mother.
It was a horrendous crime committed against a small child.
I will find out who was responsible and punish that person cruelly.
Whether it was the Empress or anyone else!
I will get to the bottom of this.
Chief Chun.
I appoint you to take charge of this matter.
Use all the guards to collect the culprit and all witnesses.
I shall do as you command.
Sunil Mental Hospital
His mental condition has not fully healed yet.
But he can finally remember his name.
Why is it taking so long? How many years has it been?
Get it together. Please.
Was there really nothing going on between you and Empress So Hyun?
Was there really another woman?
Tell me.
Please, get it together and tell me the truth!
I don't know.
I... I don't know anything.
Look me in the eye.
You're the only person who can clear Empress So Hyun's name.
So you must stay alive and remember, Kang Joo Seung!
Please, don't kill me, Your Highness, Empress Dowager!
Please don't kill me!
- Stay still! - No!
Get away!
Please don't kill me!
Do whatever it takes to make him remember.
I don't care how little it is. Just do anything.
Yes, Your Majesty.
(Min Yu Ra)
According to the mole in the palace,
the Empress Dowager and Hyuk are not getting along.
Hyuk swore he would protect the Empress.
Just what is that emperor thinking?
He did this to me, and he'll protect Sunny?
I won't let that happen.
Can you get me out of here?
Of course.
Ever since you saved my life that night,
I swore my allegiance to you.
Please recover quickly...
and get revenge on Hyuk and Woo Bin.
I will take care of Woo Bin myself.
Naturally, you should.
You must.
Did you see any teddy-bear-shaped cookies today?
I am not sure.
Did you see anyone suspicious in the kitchen today?
I see.
Did you see any teddy-bear-shaped cookies today?
No, we did not.
I understand.
I saw them.
Stand outside.
What do you mean?
I saw the Empress baking cookies this morning.
They were definitely in the shape of teddy bears.
Would you be able to testify to what you just said?
Of course.
But that will be insufficient to catch the Empress Dowager.
She'll weasel her way out somehow,
so we need solid evidence.
Solid evidence...
I'll look for that.
You must keep your word.
I doubt he's trying so hard because it's the Emperor's orders.
Does he really like the Empress or something?
What did you say you wanted?
I need the videos that you showed during the meeting earlier.
Why must I give that to you?
I need that in order to help the Empress.
Why didn't you say so in the first place?
If it is for Mother, naturally, I'll cooperate.
- Here you go. - Thank you.
You have saved the Empress.
Ms. Choi swiped the cookies that the Empress had baked?
Then where are the Empress' cookies?
We searched the palace,
but she must have gotten rid of them.
But seeing she had them in her hands, it is certain...
that she swapped them.
Bring her to me right now.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Let me out at once.
Locking me up is a rebellion against the Empress Dowager!
It's the Emperor's orders.
So you should tell the truth.
You cannot step foot outside that cell until then.
Chief Chun. Do you think you can get away with this?
Chief Chun! Hey, you! Chief Chun!
What? He locked up Ms. Choi?
For what?
She was caught on video stealing the Empress' cookies.
That... That fool.
Tell her to just die.
Even still, how could he lock up my managing assistant?
Is he declaring war against me?
Call in the Emperor. Right this instant.
I'm sorry for making you...
keep going through things like this, My Empress.
I will hold Mother accountable, so please do not be angry.
Are you sure you'll be okay?
It would be nice for me if my name is cleared,
but I fear it will harm your tight-knit relationship.
No, not at all.
Even if she is my mother, what she did was wrong.
She keeps harassing you.
Now that I am aware, I will not sit idly by!
Thank you for saying that. It is comforting to hear.
Also...
I know it's late,
but about your mother's blood transfusion incident...
I apologize.
I'm sorry... Wait.
I was wrong... So, what I'm trying to say is...
I was a bit harsh, wasn't I?
I'm sure you didn't know either.
Come to think of it,
I feel like the fact that you lived in my mom's place,
and the fact that I entered this palace and became your woman...
were not coincidences.
It must a divine will.
Yes, my mom brought me to this palace...
because she was wronged, and she couldn't make peace with it.
My Empress.
I will repay you.
I will repay for the life of your mother for the rest of my life.
Please grant me one last chance.
With the eyes you had when you looked at me...
on your first day here,
could you smile for me like that again?
- I will try. - Thank you.
Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager has requested you at her chamber.
I don't want to hear it.
Does she think she can boss me around?
Tell her that I will not go.
Well, if you do not go, she said she would come here herself.
In this big palace, there's no place where I can be free from her.
Should I help you with that?
(Episode 34 will air shortly.)
(Episode 34)
You look so great, Bin!
That arm. How edgy.
Oh my gosh. You are just so gorgeous.
Bin!
I will take everything from here to there.
Everything looks so great on you, Bin.
Princess, you don't need to do this.
No.
It is my motto to make my man the absolute best.
I refuse your refusal. Put that way.
In exchange, you have to...
stay with me the entire day, okay?
I want to rent out the entire the imperial restaurant.
What's the problem?
Well, someone already made a reservation.
Who? Who was it? I'll pay double...
I'll pay 10 times, so cancel that reservation right this instant.
Chief Chun?
What's this? What is with this mood between you two?
Don't tell me you were the one that rented this place out.
What are you doing here? Why did you bring Chief Chun?
I'm glad.
This can be a double date since we're both couples.
A couple? Why would my Chief Chun...
be with someone like you?
Please...
You seem like a different person, dressed like that, Chief Chun.
I'm not used to dressing like this.
Is it very strange?
You look super handsome.
No. What I mean is...
You always look handsome, but...
Never mind. Let's pretend I didn't say anything.
Okay. But...
you look pretty as well, Your Majesty.
Their water is pretty good. It's delicious.
It's extremely refreshing.
Please help me get together with my Bin.
I'm begging you.
Have you no shame?
Do you plan to get married a third time?
Why not?
It's for real this time.
I like Woo Bin so much, I can't stand it. What do you want from me?
Not Woo Bin. Never!
Hyuk!
You've never done anything for me.
This is the first and last time I'm begging you.
Please help us get together. Please?
Seriously...
Don't be ridiculous, and take Chief Chun and get out!
It's my first date with the Empress. Why are you getting in my way?
What?
You were flipping out about how much you liked Yu Ra not long ago.
But what now? A date with the Empress?
You are crude and dirty!
Forget you! I never expected your help in the first place!
Forget it! Darn it!
She must have gone mad.
She has gone mad.
Here.
Try this, too.
Bin. Eat up, okay?
Yes, Your Highness.
Ah.
Doesn't it taste even better when I feed you?
Yes, it is delicious.
Stop staring, Your Majesty.
You are making the Empress very uncomfortable.
When was I staring? Just eat, dear sister.
My Empress.
It would've been nice if you had worn...
the sapphire necklace I gave you on a night like this.
Why didn't you?
Oh, that...
The Empress Dowager took it away quite a while ago.
What do you mean?
That necklace is like the symbol of the empress.
No one in the palace considers me the empress anyway.
What's the big deal about not having a little necklace?
I'm fine. I don't mind at all.
I love this song.
Bin, let's dance.
- Now? - Yes.
I really can't dance. I have no rhythm.
Trust me. I'll lead, okay?
Come on.
I'm really okay...
Come on. Hurry. Hurry.
My Empress.
My Empress is quite the dancer, from what I recall.
1, 2, 3.
Again. From the top.
1, 2, 3.
Oh my gosh!
- What? - You let go of her hand!
Are you that dense?
Fine! It's all my fault.
Hold my hand. And start.
1, 2, 3.
This is your fault.
Why is it my fault? You're the one who let go of her hand.
Leave already.
You need to fix this.
- This is not right. - It's an imperial order.
My goodness.
My Empress.
1, 2, 3.
Ms. Choi.
I told the Emperor to come over. What happened?
Wait, no. Bring me that witch, Seo Kang Hee first.
Ms. Choi!
Why aren't you answering me?
Ms. Choi!
You cannot treat me like this.
This palace belongs to me.
I am the one who built this!
Hello?
If you called me, start talking.
Who is this?
Chief Joo...
Hey, stop...
Yu Ra. Yu Ra.
Yu Ra! Yu Ra!
Yu Ra. Min Yu Ra! Yu Ra!
Yu Ra!
(Sunil Mental Hospital)
Your Highness.
Get in.
Look at the state you are in. You can't even protect yourself.
Yet, you want to help me?
You reported yourself that Chief Joo had committed suicide,
but you let him live.
And you reached me through him.
You have lost your mind for sure.
You will not regret saving my life.
I have one last way to catch the Emperor.
I will give you Na Wang Shik.
How could you catch Na Wang Shik?
He has a younger brother whom he cherishes more than his life.
A younger brother?
If we use his brother, we can definitely catch Na Wang Shik.
If I fail,
I will give you my life completely then.
Please trust me.
I must treat that hideous face of yours first.
Only the medical staff can open this door.
- I don't know how it happened. - How...
Did you catch anyone suspicious on the surveillance cameras?
I think this guy helped her.
I think he might be new.
Chief Joo?
Chief Guard Joo Gi Jang was alive.
I believe he helped Min Yu Ra escape.
Those two joined forces?
Do you think Chief Joo could have gotten her out all by himself?
The Empress Dowager could have been involved.
I wasn't careful enough.
I let her live to testify against Lee Hyuk.
Do you think she could go after Dong Shik?
If she does anything to Dong Shik,
I won't be Chun Woo Bin anymore. I will kill her...
as Na Wang Shik.
Move, move.
This is driving me crazy.
[Kocowa Ver] SBS E34 The Last Empress "Yu Ra’s Escape" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
Darn it!
I found it!
What?
Could you repeat what you want me to do?
I asked you to apologize to the Empress.
Are you sure you are okay?
Yes, only now, I have come to my senses.
I cannot.
Why would I apologize to that girl?
I am the Empress Dowager of this empire.
Then do you want me to expose to the world what you have done...
to your granddaughter in order to get the Empress out of here?
It's Ms. Choi in the video.
On top of this, I have Seo Kang Hee's statement.
Must I go on?
How could you turn your back on me?
Has Sunny, that witch, bewitched you or something?
One more thing.
Return the sapphire necklace you took from the Empress.
Why do you need that now?
Did she even tattle to you about that too?
That belongs to the Empress.
It is only just to return it to its owner.
If you do as I say, I will release Ms. Choi.
That is my last act of mercy.
Recently, there was a news coverage that the Empress abused Ari.
However, that is completely false.
We plan to handle the matter with the utmost care.
The whole palace knows that the Empress adores Ari...
as her own daughter.
As an elder of the Family, I will not tolerate...
any false and vicious news coverages regarding the Empress.
So, please...
I ask that you love and support Our Empress.
I crossed the line.
I am sorry.
Grandmother, that is not how you apologize.
Trying to understand...
the wounded heart of the other is how one apologizes.
Trying to understand how you hurt the other person is apologizing.
Mother.
Please, do not accept her apology until you feel she means it.
Whom does she take after? She's too rude for a kid.
I believe Princess Ari is right.
I must think about your apology.
I meant to return it. I'm sorry for the delay.
You must give back the furniture and court ladies to the Empress.
I was getting there.
From now on, during your service...
make sure...
you are completely at her disposal.
Thank you for your concern.
Oh, wait.
You two were at each other's throat a while ago.
The Empress seems elated to be on good terms with His Majesty.
Mother, you have lost a big one this time.
Why did you do it, Your Highness?
It could have ended with me. I could have taken responsibility.
You had to face such humiliation just to save me.
I'm sorry, Your Highness.
In order to take two steps forward,
I only took a step back.
Do you think I will let them off that easy?
Bring Oh Hel Ro to the palace now.
Pardon?
It's about time to end her act as Vincent Lee.
What is the secret behind this necklace?
Hello, you're here.
Your Highness, you said you had to ask me something.
I found out that Kang Joo Seung was engaged with someone.
I was wondering if you knew anything about his fiancee.
I have never met her in person.
I was to meet her on the night of his disappearance.
I couldn't as he went missing all of a sudden.
I heard that she was pregnant.
I even bought a present for her.
His fiancee was pregnant?
Hi, Hel Ro. Are you done with work?
Pardon? What are you talking about?
The Imperial Family sent me a car for a meeting with readers.
I was practically dragged here.
Get out of there now. No, I'll head over there.
I'm already inside the palace.
What do I do?
I'm on my way. Just stall as much time as you can, okay?
Hel Ro is here?
The Empress Dowager already called in readers and reporters.
I have a bad feeling about this.
Do you think she might know everything?
That Hel Ro isn't Vincent Lee?
Hel Ro is in danger.
Yes, it's me, Crown Prince.
Pardon?
I have become a fan of you after reading your novel.
(Q and A for "The Last Mrs. Spencer")
So I have invited Ms. Oh Hel Ro, the Empress' sister today.
I would like to hear from her about the novel.
It will be my honor.
Come inside.
- Hello. - My gosh.
Where are you? It's about to start.
Please hurry!
All right.
You are certain that Oh Hel Ro isn't Vincent Lee, right?
If you testify truthfully,
we will not harm your publishing firm.
Have I made myself clear?
Yes, I understand.
There are many mistranslations in the Korean version of the novel.
Please elaborate.
According to a fan in the US,
Vincent Lee cannot be a woman,
and the person the fan saw was definitely a man.
There is a flood of such eyewitness accounts.
For the past few years, you have only visited Asia and the US...
regarding businesses at the imperial shopping mall.
When did you sign a contract with publishing firms in Europe?
Hold on.
I have prepared a surprise event for you all.
- What is the surprise? - What is it?
Please tell us what the surprise is.
His Majesty...
has prepared to give a reading.
I have?
What are you talking about?
The readers have selected a memorable part of the book.
If you read the part out loud, it'd be meaningful.
What do you think, Your Majesty?
Please read the book.
- Yes, Your Majesty. - Please read it for us.
All right. Shall we begin?
"Spencer, who continually suspected his wife, exploded that night."
"'Stop this nonsense, and tell me what's going on with you and him.'"
Don't be stupid.
Tell me what's going on with you and Kang Joon Sung.
What did you do with him?
"Mrs. Spencer's eyes waver."
"'Is this all you amounted to?', she said."
Is this all you amounted to?
"'I had no idea you were such a loser.'"
I had no idea you were...
such a loser.
"Holding down her miserable heart, Mrs. Spencer left the room."
"Spencer had gone after his wife."
"He was beside himself with rage and demanded to know the truth."
"He pressed his wife to answer while choking her."
"Frightened for her life, she backed away,"
"lost her balance, and was pushed into the lake."
"Mrs. Spencer cried out for help, struggling in the water."
"It didn't move Spencer who was enraged."
"He left the lake, leaving her behind."
"And not long after, when Spencer returned to the lake,"
"the place was engulfed in horrifying silence."
"On the water of the lake, Mrs. Spencer who had gone pale..."
"was floating without making any movements..."
"as if she was a wax sculpture."
"'She died because of me.'"
She died because of me.
I killed her.
I even killed the baby in her womb.
"'I've pushed her into the water and killed her with my own hands!'"
"'I wasn't going to kill her.'"
At the moment, Spencer's mother, the Duchess, came out and said...
Compose yourself. The Empress...
died from a cardiac arrest. You were never here.
Understood?
"The Duchess tried to comfort her son."
"However, nothing was heard by Spencer."
"He only wept as he watched his wife become a cold corpse."
I already told you that it wasn't your fault.
"The Duchess did not even glance at her dead daughter-in-law."
"She embraced her son in sorrow and fear and consoled him."
"'Poor you. Look at you trembling.'"
"'Oh, you poor thing.'"
"However, they were not aware of one thing."
"That, Spencers' loyal butler..."
"had taken the body that night."
Stop!
Is that...
how my daughter had died?
Who on earth...
killed Empress So Hyun?
I did not lay a finger on her.
Do not insult my departed daughter.
I know nothing about that night.
Your Majesty.
You should not lie to me.
Chief Chun, you cannot go and meet Dong Shik by yourself.
What can the Empress do for you?
Let me make myself very clear. Even if she mistreats me,
I will never give her up.