1 00:00:23,290 --> 00:00:25,290 (Rowoon) 2 00:00:25,389 --> 00:00:27,360 (Cho Yi Hyun) 3 00:00:35,740 --> 00:00:36,869 (Writer: Ha Soo Jin) 4 00:00:36,870 --> 00:00:38,470 (Directors: Hwang Seung Ki, Kim Soo Jin) 5 00:00:45,509 --> 00:00:49,880 (The Matchmakers) 6 00:00:51,190 --> 00:00:53,288 (Kim Moon Gun, Chief Magistrate of Capital District Office, ) 7 00:00:53,289 --> 00:00:55,490 (Ranks 3rd in Dongro Faction, Note: An opportunist) 8 00:00:55,520 --> 00:00:56,590 A nobleman benefits... 9 00:00:57,459 --> 00:00:58,899 from his mother's family when young, 10 00:00:59,359 --> 00:01:01,060 his wife's family as an adult, 11 00:01:01,859 --> 00:01:02,959 and... 12 00:01:03,200 --> 00:01:05,300 his children's in-laws when old. 13 00:01:05,870 --> 00:01:07,270 It is commonly said, no? 14 00:01:07,770 --> 00:01:09,038 To be frank, 15 00:01:09,039 --> 00:01:11,169 if the Left State Councillor and Lord Park... 16 00:01:11,839 --> 00:01:14,140 were not Prince Jinsung's relatives, 17 00:01:14,339 --> 00:01:15,910 the head of the Dongro Faction... 18 00:01:16,709 --> 00:01:17,750 would have been me. 19 00:01:20,110 --> 00:01:21,119 Gosh. 20 00:01:22,750 --> 00:01:23,790 It is a well-known fact... 21 00:01:24,179 --> 00:01:27,319 both are Lady Park's puppets. 22 00:01:28,559 --> 00:01:30,059 To succeed, 23 00:01:30,720 --> 00:01:32,390 a man must marry well. 24 00:01:33,959 --> 00:01:35,000 Good grief. 25 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:43,139 (Park Bok Ki, Former Minister of Defence, ) 26 00:01:43,140 --> 00:01:44,168 (Prince Jinsung's Uncle, Note: A lecher) 27 00:01:44,169 --> 00:01:46,069 Even if Gyeongunjae runs wild, 28 00:01:46,240 --> 00:01:48,339 he is in the palm of my sister's hand. 29 00:01:49,179 --> 00:01:50,179 Just you wait and see. 30 00:01:50,509 --> 00:01:53,050 Whether my sister settles this problem or not. 31 00:01:54,550 --> 00:01:55,679 Oh, right. 32 00:01:56,380 --> 00:01:58,550 You asked about the incident eight years ago. 33 00:01:59,750 --> 00:02:00,890 Back then, the plan was... 34 00:02:01,220 --> 00:02:03,696 to put golden silkworm poison inside the Crown Prince's food... 35 00:02:03,720 --> 00:02:06,559 while everyone was busy with the Princess's royal wedding. 36 00:02:07,729 --> 00:02:08,759 Pardon? 37 00:02:10,130 --> 00:02:12,000 It was not dangerous. 38 00:02:12,500 --> 00:02:14,100 There are no symptoms of being poisoned. 39 00:02:14,370 --> 00:02:16,139 Then, an investigation cannot be conducted. 40 00:02:16,569 --> 00:02:19,769 Nor would there be any suspicions. It was a perfect plan. 41 00:02:21,280 --> 00:02:24,079 Either way, I, too, am very curious... 42 00:02:24,810 --> 00:02:26,680 why the Princess died. 43 00:02:30,650 --> 00:02:32,250 (Episode 13: The Decision to Leave) 44 00:02:37,630 --> 00:02:39,859 Wait. I should inform... 45 00:02:41,430 --> 00:02:43,299 So Hyun first, not Young Bae. 46 00:02:48,669 --> 00:02:49,699 So Hyun! 47 00:02:50,400 --> 00:02:51,410 So Hyun! 48 00:02:54,340 --> 00:02:56,609 So Hyun. Did I not say we should get rid of Gyeongunjae? 49 00:02:56,810 --> 00:02:58,579 What is with all this fuss? 50 00:03:01,750 --> 00:03:05,319 That jerk is trying to bring us all down for plotting treason. 51 00:03:06,819 --> 00:03:09,179 Good grief. Had I not gone there, what would have happened? 52 00:03:10,359 --> 00:03:12,130 Explain to me so that I can understand. 53 00:03:12,759 --> 00:03:15,160 I just came back from Gyeongunjae. 54 00:03:16,630 --> 00:03:18,930 Do not worry. I was not discovered. 55 00:03:19,130 --> 00:03:20,769 But that is not the problem. 56 00:03:21,500 --> 00:03:22,569 Lord Gyeongunjae... 57 00:03:23,199 --> 00:03:25,470 was looking into our golden silkworm poison purchase. 58 00:03:52,729 --> 00:03:53,769 I see. 59 00:03:54,739 --> 00:03:55,900 So Uncle... 60 00:03:56,400 --> 00:03:58,810 left in a rush in shock after seeing that. 61 00:04:01,609 --> 00:04:02,609 Then... 62 00:04:03,210 --> 00:04:05,109 what will happen to my family? 63 00:04:07,509 --> 00:04:09,780 Tonight, the Left State Councillor and Lord Park... 64 00:04:10,449 --> 00:04:12,389 will be arrested for murder. 65 00:04:14,960 --> 00:04:16,919 I should return now. 66 00:04:17,160 --> 00:04:18,389 Do not go. 67 00:04:22,660 --> 00:04:25,070 I cannot have you go there alone. 68 00:04:27,229 --> 00:04:28,499 Let us run... 69 00:04:29,340 --> 00:04:31,510 far away right now. 70 00:04:44,320 --> 00:04:45,350 My lord. 71 00:04:47,789 --> 00:04:49,720 I am not leaving to die. 72 00:04:51,629 --> 00:04:53,129 I am going home. 73 00:04:56,129 --> 00:04:57,129 My lady. 74 00:05:06,140 --> 00:05:08,580 Simply knowing that you are safe today... 75 00:05:11,879 --> 00:05:13,479 is enough for me. 76 00:05:28,629 --> 00:05:29,859 But... 77 00:05:30,299 --> 00:05:32,700 I found a weakness we could use against him. 78 00:05:32,929 --> 00:05:34,330 Even in that situation, 79 00:05:35,640 --> 00:05:36,900 I brought this. 80 00:05:43,379 --> 00:05:45,010 Your sly daughter-in-law... 81 00:05:45,549 --> 00:05:47,469 is communicating secretly with Lord Gyeongunjae. 82 00:05:50,580 --> 00:05:52,650 Were you meeting His Majesty? 83 00:05:56,260 --> 00:05:57,260 Lord Sim? 84 00:05:58,760 --> 00:06:00,489 Yes, I was. 85 00:06:03,660 --> 00:06:06,300 How can the King's son-in-law have an affair with a married woman? 86 00:06:06,770 --> 00:06:08,239 We can bring him down at once. 87 00:06:08,869 --> 00:06:10,569 But Soon Duk is our family member. 88 00:06:10,570 --> 00:06:11,640 But So Hyun... 89 00:06:13,239 --> 00:06:14,640 I will take care of it. 90 00:06:15,010 --> 00:06:17,479 Do not say a word about this to others for the time being. 91 00:06:19,109 --> 00:06:21,720 My lady! You must come out! 92 00:06:21,919 --> 00:06:22,979 My lady! 93 00:06:32,260 --> 00:06:33,729 What brings you here at this hour? 94 00:06:39,129 --> 00:06:41,840 How dare you come in here and cause this ruckus? 95 00:06:41,999 --> 00:06:43,070 Lord Park Bok Ki. 96 00:06:44,239 --> 00:06:46,840 You are under arrest for murdering Lee Cho Ok in September. 97 00:06:47,539 --> 00:06:49,179 - Arrest him. - Understood. 98 00:06:52,749 --> 00:06:53,809 Let go! 99 00:06:58,590 --> 00:06:59,590 You! 100 00:07:00,720 --> 00:07:02,189 Lee Cho Ok took her own life, no? 101 00:07:02,590 --> 00:07:05,059 And do you have proof that I killed her? 102 00:07:05,229 --> 00:07:06,289 Forget that. 103 00:07:07,460 --> 00:07:10,059 Does the Chief Magistrate know about this? 104 00:07:10,160 --> 00:07:13,169 I have yet to report to the Chief Magistrate. 105 00:07:14,330 --> 00:07:16,770 You are one crazy jerk, are you not? 106 00:07:17,400 --> 00:07:18,939 It was an urgent royal command. 107 00:07:19,710 --> 00:07:20,910 I had no choice. 108 00:07:22,109 --> 00:07:23,109 "Royal command?" 109 00:07:26,510 --> 00:07:27,510 So Hyun. 110 00:07:42,160 --> 00:07:44,530 Do you know where you are to cause this scene? 111 00:07:51,309 --> 00:07:53,640 Criminal Jo Young Bae, obey the royal command. 112 00:08:00,650 --> 00:08:01,679 What was that? 113 00:08:04,080 --> 00:08:05,090 Eight years ago, 114 00:08:05,390 --> 00:08:07,789 you murdered Lady Yoo, then made it look like suicide, 115 00:08:08,119 --> 00:08:10,020 and received the memorial monument. 116 00:08:10,689 --> 00:08:13,858 Wait. What do you mean he murdered his daughter-in-law? 117 00:08:13,859 --> 00:08:15,199 Was it not suicide? 118 00:08:15,200 --> 00:08:16,399 How did this happen? 119 00:08:16,400 --> 00:08:17,760 I am being framed! 120 00:08:17,830 --> 00:08:18,929 If you feel wronged, 121 00:08:19,270 --> 00:08:21,669 explain yourself to His Majesty the King. 122 00:08:24,669 --> 00:08:26,239 - Arrest him. - Yes, my lord. 123 00:08:27,410 --> 00:08:28,410 What? 124 00:08:32,950 --> 00:08:34,878 They must have come from the Capital District Office. 125 00:08:34,879 --> 00:08:35,879 Right? 126 00:08:35,880 --> 00:08:37,179 - What is going on? - Were they hiding something? 127 00:08:37,180 --> 00:08:38,619 - Oh, no. - What will happen? 128 00:09:42,649 --> 00:09:44,550 Did I not tell you not to leave the house? 129 00:09:44,850 --> 00:09:46,019 And yet, you disobeyed me. 130 00:09:47,090 --> 00:09:48,690 Where were you until now? 131 00:09:50,859 --> 00:09:54,359 When I heard you worked as a matchmaker with Gyeongunjae, 132 00:09:54,930 --> 00:09:57,659 I thought you were daring but never hated you. 133 00:09:59,970 --> 00:10:03,040 Because I trusted you when you said you would only love my son. 134 00:10:05,210 --> 00:10:07,769 But I am not sure if you can be trusted now. 135 00:11:04,029 --> 00:11:05,070 I did it... 136 00:11:05,869 --> 00:11:07,869 for the sake of our nation. 137 00:11:08,239 --> 00:11:10,368 Trying to kill the Crown Prince... 138 00:11:10,369 --> 00:11:12,170 was for the sake of our nation? 139 00:11:12,810 --> 00:11:14,710 When Prince Jinsung was young, 140 00:11:15,710 --> 00:11:19,479 did you not say yourself he could be a great king? 141 00:11:21,580 --> 00:11:22,950 Yes, I did. 142 00:11:25,220 --> 00:11:29,119 But Prince Jinsung had one detrimental flaw. 143 00:11:29,420 --> 00:11:30,460 The fact... 144 00:11:31,119 --> 00:11:33,960 that his mother's family wanted nothing but more power. 145 00:11:35,460 --> 00:11:38,369 Now there is only one thing you can do for our nation. 146 00:11:39,769 --> 00:11:43,268 To decide whether you will be punished for treason... 147 00:11:43,269 --> 00:11:44,340 for trying to... 148 00:11:45,710 --> 00:11:48,110 kill my son, or for killing your son's wife eight years ago. 149 00:11:48,879 --> 00:11:51,009 That is what you can do now. 150 00:12:06,330 --> 00:12:08,200 What did Park Bok Ki say? 151 00:12:08,659 --> 00:12:11,460 He chose to be charged with Lee Cho Ok's murder. 152 00:12:30,249 --> 00:12:32,350 Did Lady Yeoju leave any letters? 153 00:12:33,320 --> 00:12:35,359 I doubt she will be able to for a while. 154 00:12:37,759 --> 00:12:40,358 Were you aware that Lady Yeoju... 155 00:12:40,359 --> 00:12:41,489 Yes, I knew. 156 00:12:41,659 --> 00:12:44,059 The real Lady Yeoju who made dohwa powder... 157 00:12:44,060 --> 00:12:45,269 introduced us. 158 00:12:45,470 --> 00:12:47,470 Then why did you not tell me? 159 00:12:49,040 --> 00:12:50,570 You never asked. 160 00:12:56,310 --> 00:12:57,579 Say what you will. 161 00:12:57,580 --> 00:12:59,080 I am done with Lord Sim here. 162 00:13:00,450 --> 00:13:02,849 Pass this on for me. 163 00:13:02,850 --> 00:13:04,220 (Letter) 164 00:13:09,619 --> 00:13:11,729 It is Lady Yeoju's letter you waited for. 165 00:13:20,769 --> 00:13:21,899 You there. 166 00:13:22,999 --> 00:13:24,070 Wait a moment. 167 00:13:27,670 --> 00:13:28,779 What is this about? 168 00:13:29,479 --> 00:13:31,608 I heard you are Lord Jo's servant. 169 00:13:31,609 --> 00:13:33,180 Is his grandson well? 170 00:13:33,950 --> 00:13:35,720 I am the young master's tutor. 171 00:13:36,720 --> 00:13:39,649 Oh, you must be Lord Gyeongunjae. 172 00:13:42,560 --> 00:13:45,190 He was startled and afraid, but he is well. 173 00:13:46,859 --> 00:13:49,399 Is his mother well also? 174 00:13:55,139 --> 00:13:56,600 (Letter) 175 00:13:58,310 --> 00:14:02,139 Oh... Well, things happened. 176 00:14:02,779 --> 00:14:04,609 She is locked up in the annex. 177 00:14:15,659 --> 00:14:18,489 (Letter) 178 00:14:58,259 --> 00:15:02,039 I write this letter for fear you will be unable to sleep... 179 00:15:02,040 --> 00:15:03,139 out of concern for me. 180 00:15:04,170 --> 00:15:05,470 I am well. 181 00:15:06,609 --> 00:15:08,440 My family is in turmoil, 182 00:15:09,009 --> 00:15:11,879 but my mother-in-law is strong, so do not worry too much. 183 00:15:37,040 --> 00:15:39,509 Where am I? 184 00:15:39,710 --> 00:15:41,009 You are awake. 185 00:15:41,570 --> 00:15:43,040 Wait here a moment. 186 00:15:52,090 --> 00:15:54,720 Once Jo Young Bae confesses his crimes, 187 00:15:55,050 --> 00:15:56,658 I will exile them both to Jeju Island... 188 00:15:56,659 --> 00:15:58,489 and never call them back. 189 00:15:58,859 --> 00:16:00,829 I am concerned that after a while, 190 00:16:00,830 --> 00:16:03,499 the Dongro Faction will petition... 191 00:16:04,029 --> 00:16:07,399 for their reinstatement saying we need men to serve the country. 192 00:16:07,830 --> 00:16:09,569 They killed my daughter... 193 00:16:09,570 --> 00:16:11,940 and also tried to kill my son. 194 00:16:12,340 --> 00:16:14,969 As long as I live, they will not be reinstated. 195 00:16:14,970 --> 00:16:16,040 No. 196 00:16:16,840 --> 00:16:17,940 Even after I die, 197 00:16:18,239 --> 00:16:20,479 I will leave will that bans their reinstatement. 198 00:16:21,509 --> 00:16:22,820 Do not worry about that. 199 00:16:24,720 --> 00:16:25,720 I am the King. 200 00:16:30,119 --> 00:16:34,190 Now I just need to marry off my son. 201 00:16:35,060 --> 00:16:36,629 - Yes. - Your Majesty. 202 00:16:37,129 --> 00:16:39,228 The chief royal secretary is here. 203 00:16:39,229 --> 00:16:40,470 He is early today. 204 00:16:41,999 --> 00:16:43,070 Let him in. 205 00:16:47,970 --> 00:16:50,680 Yes. I am glad you are here. 206 00:16:51,310 --> 00:16:52,579 We were discussing... 207 00:16:52,580 --> 00:16:54,649 Lord Jo and Park Bok Ki's punishment. 208 00:16:55,320 --> 00:16:58,519 Your Majesty. There is a more pressing matter. 209 00:17:00,149 --> 00:17:02,190 The court maid of Dongungjeon has woken up. 210 00:17:04,720 --> 00:17:06,330 - Has she? - Yes. 211 00:17:06,989 --> 00:17:09,230 As Lord Gyeongunjae suspected, 212 00:17:09,330 --> 00:17:11,029 she said Lord Jo gave her the poison... 213 00:17:11,030 --> 00:17:12,729 and told her to take it. 214 00:17:12,730 --> 00:17:15,668 That means he must be charged... 215 00:17:15,669 --> 00:17:17,899 with treason and not murder. 216 00:17:19,469 --> 00:17:23,080 Is there a chance the court maid could have lied? 217 00:17:24,580 --> 00:17:26,010 - Well... - No? 218 00:17:27,080 --> 00:17:28,149 Oh, right. 219 00:17:28,649 --> 00:17:31,849 She was ill and unconscious for a long time, 220 00:17:31,850 --> 00:17:34,689 so there is a possibility she is confused. 221 00:17:34,790 --> 00:17:37,158 The head shaman we had been looking for was captured... 222 00:17:37,159 --> 00:17:39,790 on Mount Jiri and is being transported to Hanyang. 223 00:17:40,030 --> 00:17:43,659 That will clearly expose the left state councillor’s treason. 224 00:17:44,730 --> 00:17:46,570 You sent men all the way to Mount Jiri? 225 00:17:46,770 --> 00:17:47,770 Yes. 226 00:17:47,771 --> 00:17:50,070 I see. Well done. 227 00:17:50,240 --> 00:17:51,300 Thank you. 228 00:17:58,750 --> 00:18:00,648 The Namjang Faction blamed you... 229 00:18:00,649 --> 00:18:02,919 and Prince Jinsung for plotting treason, 230 00:18:03,350 --> 00:18:05,490 and petitioned that you be poisoned. 231 00:18:05,949 --> 00:18:07,090 Poisoned? 232 00:18:08,250 --> 00:18:09,320 What on earth... 233 00:18:10,619 --> 00:18:12,159 I must see my sister. 234 00:18:17,699 --> 00:18:18,929 They will kill my son? 235 00:18:20,030 --> 00:18:22,270 No, they cannot. I cannot allow it. 236 00:18:23,639 --> 00:18:24,639 What is happening? 237 00:18:33,580 --> 00:18:36,350 ("The Art of War") 238 00:18:51,230 --> 00:18:54,299 Chief Magistrate. What if this leads to a massacre? 239 00:18:54,300 --> 00:18:57,398 Lord Gyeongunjae is a Dongro Faction member. 240 00:18:57,399 --> 00:18:58,869 Would he let that happen? 241 00:18:59,669 --> 00:19:03,539 But Lord Gyeongunjae is a member only for show. 242 00:19:03,540 --> 00:19:04,939 - Oh, dear. - No... 243 00:19:10,219 --> 00:19:11,279 (Letter) 244 00:19:11,280 --> 00:19:12,790 It is from Lady Park. 245 00:19:19,359 --> 00:19:21,159 (To Capital District Office Chief Magistrate) 246 00:19:23,300 --> 00:19:25,500 Tonight, at Lord Jo's residence, 247 00:19:25,600 --> 00:19:27,128 she will host a gathering. 248 00:19:27,129 --> 00:19:30,270 What gathering when Lord Jo is locked up? 249 00:19:31,869 --> 00:19:34,739 Could Lady Park have a plan? 250 00:19:34,740 --> 00:19:37,480 Even if she does, a gathering in this situation... 251 00:19:38,379 --> 00:19:39,409 I will not go. 252 00:19:40,080 --> 00:19:42,320 Will you go, Chief Magistrate? 253 00:19:44,919 --> 00:19:45,949 If none of you will go, 254 00:19:47,520 --> 00:19:49,919 I will act accordingly. 255 00:19:51,020 --> 00:19:53,259 - That is only right. - I cannot go. 256 00:19:53,260 --> 00:19:54,689 - Forget it. - This is right. 257 00:20:02,939 --> 00:20:05,570 You said you would not come. 258 00:20:06,570 --> 00:20:10,310 I came because I could not think of a good solution. 259 00:20:11,709 --> 00:20:14,310 Are you not all in agreement? 260 00:20:16,550 --> 00:20:19,719 Chief Magistrate, should you not sit at the head? 261 00:20:24,290 --> 00:20:27,129 Does it matter who sits where? 262 00:20:28,260 --> 00:20:31,300 I can always move after Lady Park joins us. 263 00:20:49,119 --> 00:20:50,919 You are still out here? 264 00:20:52,090 --> 00:20:53,918 Stop grovelling to those with power... 265 00:20:53,919 --> 00:20:54,949 and serve your country. 266 00:20:55,320 --> 00:20:57,719 That is not advice. It is a warning. 267 00:21:03,859 --> 00:21:04,959 Welcome. 268 00:21:06,070 --> 00:21:07,730 Everyone is waiting. 269 00:21:07,929 --> 00:21:09,070 Come inside. 270 00:22:06,859 --> 00:22:08,290 I thank you all... 271 00:22:08,830 --> 00:22:11,760 for being present in these troubled times. 272 00:22:12,830 --> 00:22:14,030 Due to a political conspiracy, 273 00:22:14,770 --> 00:22:17,969 my husband and brother are being persecuted. 274 00:22:18,770 --> 00:22:19,869 But I invited... 275 00:22:20,609 --> 00:22:24,280 Lord Gyeongunjae, and he will explain the misunderstanding. 276 00:22:27,109 --> 00:22:30,750 I brought you all here today to request you wait... 277 00:22:31,280 --> 00:22:33,020 calmly and without any concern. 278 00:22:56,340 --> 00:22:57,409 Ye Jin. 279 00:22:59,449 --> 00:23:01,480 What if Mother finds out? 280 00:23:02,550 --> 00:23:04,178 Who cares if she finds out... 281 00:23:04,179 --> 00:23:05,520 when our family is almost ruined? 282 00:23:09,560 --> 00:23:11,320 I am sorry, Ye Jin. 283 00:23:13,560 --> 00:23:15,429 Why would you apologize? 284 00:23:18,659 --> 00:23:19,669 So... 285 00:23:21,270 --> 00:23:22,540 Did Father... 286 00:23:23,439 --> 00:23:25,270 really kill... 287 00:23:27,310 --> 00:23:28,310 my older sister-in-law? 288 00:23:28,669 --> 00:23:30,439 The Namjang Faction made that up, right? 289 00:23:35,480 --> 00:23:36,550 Oh, well. 290 00:23:37,379 --> 00:23:40,050 It was before you married. How would you know? 291 00:23:41,990 --> 00:23:43,020 Well... 292 00:23:54,030 --> 00:23:55,530 Lady Park wishes to see you. 293 00:23:57,139 --> 00:23:58,199 Very well. 294 00:24:07,609 --> 00:24:09,449 What are you up to? 295 00:24:11,580 --> 00:24:13,590 I am trying to assist the King. 296 00:24:14,250 --> 00:24:16,290 Preserving your family... 297 00:24:17,090 --> 00:24:18,659 is assisting the King? 298 00:24:18,889 --> 00:24:19,959 Yes. 299 00:24:21,159 --> 00:24:22,730 Only I can do that. 300 00:24:23,859 --> 00:24:26,899 The King wishes to charge my husband... 301 00:24:27,270 --> 00:24:30,070 and brother for murder, not treason, 302 00:24:30,369 --> 00:24:31,570 so he can... 303 00:24:32,310 --> 00:24:34,310 strip us of our power but save Prince Jinsung. 304 00:24:36,740 --> 00:24:38,280 I can help him do that. 305 00:24:39,310 --> 00:24:40,550 What can you do? 306 00:24:43,550 --> 00:24:45,250 You should not ask me how. 307 00:24:45,919 --> 00:24:48,320 You should ask what I want. 308 00:24:49,119 --> 00:24:50,820 That is how a deal is made. 309 00:24:51,359 --> 00:24:52,530 And if I refuse? 310 00:24:56,030 --> 00:24:57,800 You will not be able to. 311 00:24:58,699 --> 00:25:02,600 If my family were to be killed for treason, 312 00:25:04,869 --> 00:25:07,040 my daughter-in-law would also perish. 313 00:25:08,639 --> 00:25:10,179 Would you be all right with that? 314 00:25:15,980 --> 00:25:18,990 Are you not in love with my daughter-in-law? 315 00:26:25,520 --> 00:26:26,889 You were locked in the annex, 316 00:26:28,189 --> 00:26:30,549 but you must have heard of the crisis our family is facing. 317 00:26:31,219 --> 00:26:34,429 I will resolve the problem within a few days. 318 00:26:36,159 --> 00:26:38,658 You are to care for Ye Jin and Geun Seok... 319 00:26:38,659 --> 00:26:39,770 so they do not suffer. 320 00:26:40,230 --> 00:26:41,270 Mother. Are you... 321 00:26:42,699 --> 00:26:44,000 all right? 322 00:26:45,540 --> 00:26:46,740 If I dare say so, 323 00:26:47,240 --> 00:26:49,040 I am worried about you. 324 00:26:56,520 --> 00:26:58,280 However big a crisis may come, 325 00:26:58,879 --> 00:27:01,050 if the women of the house are strong and upright, 326 00:27:01,419 --> 00:27:03,419 that household will never fall. 327 00:27:07,060 --> 00:27:08,460 The Minister of Defence's family... 328 00:27:09,199 --> 00:27:11,399 still thinks you are a matchmaker. 329 00:27:11,629 --> 00:27:13,069 Visit them tomorrow... 330 00:27:13,070 --> 00:27:15,369 and ensure Ye Jin's marriage will go ahead. 331 00:27:16,669 --> 00:27:18,770 If they were to jump to conclusions... 332 00:27:19,000 --> 00:27:22,340 and call off the marriage before I sort out this mess, 333 00:27:22,609 --> 00:27:24,040 it would look bad for us all... 334 00:27:24,379 --> 00:27:26,480 when in the end, we will become in-laws anyway. 335 00:27:29,679 --> 00:27:30,780 I understand, 336 00:27:31,750 --> 00:27:32,790 Mother. 337 00:27:39,959 --> 00:27:42,600 There is no reason we cannot wait another 2 or 3 days. 338 00:27:43,560 --> 00:27:44,929 What do you think? 339 00:27:45,429 --> 00:27:48,198 I believe she made the offer because she has a plan. 340 00:27:48,199 --> 00:27:50,369 You could make the decision... 341 00:27:50,439 --> 00:27:52,270 once you see what Lady Park is up to. 342 00:27:53,909 --> 00:27:55,939 But she said once it is taken care of, 343 00:27:56,439 --> 00:27:58,010 there is something she wants. 344 00:27:58,540 --> 00:27:59,879 What I want... 345 00:28:00,510 --> 00:28:03,249 is for Erudite Maeng's daughters to be married... 346 00:28:03,250 --> 00:28:05,649 at my house when my daughter also gets married. 347 00:28:08,850 --> 00:28:12,459 She wants her daughter to be married at the same time as the old ladies? 348 00:28:15,659 --> 00:28:18,359 I cannot figure out what she is up to. 349 00:28:18,899 --> 00:28:20,629 I will look into it some more. 350 00:28:25,169 --> 00:28:28,939 Will Prince Jinsung really be poisoned? 351 00:28:30,540 --> 00:28:32,750 Nothing has been decided yet. 352 00:28:33,449 --> 00:28:36,379 Prince Jinsung would not harm me. 353 00:28:36,550 --> 00:28:38,480 You know everything. 354 00:28:38,780 --> 00:28:40,449 Please protect him. 355 00:28:44,359 --> 00:28:47,560 I wish to protect him more than anyone. 356 00:29:02,780 --> 00:29:04,980 Whenever I wish to see you, 357 00:29:05,240 --> 00:29:06,580 I look up at the night sky. 358 00:29:09,649 --> 00:29:13,090 Do you remember releasing a lantern at Sunhwa Temple? 359 00:29:13,350 --> 00:29:15,089 (To Lord Gyeongunjae) 360 00:29:15,090 --> 00:29:17,320 You asked what I wished for. 361 00:29:23,929 --> 00:29:25,159 What did you wish for? 362 00:29:29,500 --> 00:29:32,539 I wished that you and I could successfully complete... 363 00:29:32,540 --> 00:29:33,540 the matchmaking. 364 00:29:35,169 --> 00:29:39,040 Did you not say revealing the wish would prevent it from coming true? 365 00:29:39,810 --> 00:29:41,810 Why did you tell me what you wished for? 366 00:29:42,719 --> 00:29:43,949 What is strange is, 367 00:29:44,219 --> 00:29:46,649 I am sure I ruined one lantern, 368 00:29:47,090 --> 00:29:50,260 but I saw two of them floating in the sky. 369 00:29:50,990 --> 00:29:52,629 That is not strange at all. 370 00:29:53,830 --> 00:29:55,490 I released one more later on. 371 00:29:56,260 --> 00:29:58,060 If something is strange, 372 00:29:59,129 --> 00:30:01,699 it is that I wished for the same thing you did. 373 00:30:02,369 --> 00:30:06,609 That is why, many years from now, when I speak of the past, 374 00:30:07,169 --> 00:30:10,279 I will fondly remember the time when we... 375 00:30:10,280 --> 00:30:12,040 released a lantern together. 376 00:30:13,080 --> 00:30:15,010 When I look up at the night sky, 377 00:30:16,250 --> 00:30:18,179 I will think of you now. 378 00:30:27,330 --> 00:30:28,359 I am sure... 379 00:30:29,459 --> 00:30:31,129 our wishes will come true. 380 00:30:33,969 --> 00:30:35,669 Because you will never find out... 381 00:30:39,040 --> 00:30:41,510 what I wished for. 382 00:31:04,659 --> 00:31:06,100 Is the lieutenant in? 383 00:31:14,469 --> 00:31:16,909 Why do they ask when they never wait for an answer? 384 00:31:18,040 --> 00:31:20,400 (Matchmaking Operation for Erudite Maeng's Three Daughters) 385 00:31:31,119 --> 00:31:32,419 I asked to see you... 386 00:31:34,060 --> 00:31:35,689 because I had something to tell you. 387 00:31:36,500 --> 00:31:38,260 I also have something to say to you. 388 00:31:39,629 --> 00:31:41,270 May I go first? 389 00:31:41,570 --> 00:31:43,840 Yes. You may go ahead. 390 00:31:44,639 --> 00:31:47,869 Seol Hwa or Baek Myo. Which is better? 391 00:31:49,780 --> 00:31:50,840 What? 392 00:31:50,939 --> 00:31:52,810 For my new pen name. 393 00:31:54,080 --> 00:31:56,679 Did you not agree to stop writing novels? 394 00:31:57,149 --> 00:32:00,490 I do not write novels because I like to. 395 00:32:01,990 --> 00:32:04,159 I write because I cannot help it. 396 00:32:05,719 --> 00:32:07,530 So even if we marry, 397 00:32:08,060 --> 00:32:09,959 I will go on writing. 398 00:32:10,760 --> 00:32:11,830 Remember that. 399 00:32:16,540 --> 00:32:18,600 I suppose you have not heard the news yet. 400 00:32:20,010 --> 00:32:21,439 Because of my family, 401 00:32:22,139 --> 00:32:24,409 I am afraid we cannot wed. 402 00:32:25,010 --> 00:32:27,449 Because of how your in-law is being accused of treason? 403 00:32:30,550 --> 00:32:31,879 You knew about it? 404 00:32:32,149 --> 00:32:35,519 That will not pose a problem at all for our plan to get married. 405 00:32:35,520 --> 00:32:36,688 Why not? 406 00:32:36,689 --> 00:32:38,589 I may have to resign from my position. 407 00:32:38,590 --> 00:32:40,189 Then I can... 408 00:32:41,060 --> 00:32:42,090 support you. 409 00:32:49,199 --> 00:32:50,699 So, just help me decide... 410 00:32:50,969 --> 00:32:54,669 what my new pen name should be between Seol Hwa and Baek Myo. 411 00:32:56,679 --> 00:32:59,240 Do not even think that you will not marry me. 412 00:33:03,480 --> 00:33:06,750 If you wish to hold me, you may do so. 413 00:33:36,080 --> 00:33:37,119 Why are you here? 414 00:33:40,520 --> 00:33:43,619 My lord needed to send something to Lady Park. 415 00:33:44,260 --> 00:33:45,459 Right. 416 00:33:47,129 --> 00:33:49,800 They could have sent a servant. Why are you here? 417 00:33:58,070 --> 00:34:00,670 Are you here because you wanted to see the mess my family was in? 418 00:34:02,609 --> 00:34:04,329 Now that I am in this mess, do you think... 419 00:34:05,139 --> 00:34:06,250 I got what I deserved? 420 00:34:13,190 --> 00:34:16,389 Why are you saying what you do not even mean? 421 00:34:19,060 --> 00:34:20,060 I am just... 422 00:34:23,159 --> 00:34:24,400 Bu Kyum. 423 00:34:26,799 --> 00:34:28,369 I am terrified. 424 00:35:09,339 --> 00:35:10,810 The chief magistrate... 425 00:35:11,440 --> 00:35:13,409 was here in the morning. 426 00:35:14,710 --> 00:35:18,049 Meeting with the members of the Dongro Faction was a good call. 427 00:35:19,819 --> 00:35:20,819 Oh, right. 428 00:35:22,350 --> 00:35:23,960 I heard Lord Gyeongunjae... 429 00:35:24,860 --> 00:35:26,929 offered to take care of it. 430 00:35:27,330 --> 00:35:29,570 Did you promise him that you would pay him or something? 431 00:35:35,630 --> 00:35:39,170 Before I answer that, I must ask you something first. 432 00:35:43,710 --> 00:35:45,839 Is it true that you killed our elder daughter-in-law? 433 00:35:53,790 --> 00:35:55,250 She was going insane. 434 00:35:55,949 --> 00:35:57,989 She said she would tell her family everything, 435 00:35:59,659 --> 00:36:01,159 so I had no choice. 436 00:36:03,400 --> 00:36:06,130 She witnessed her father-in-law killing her own husband. 437 00:36:06,369 --> 00:36:08,449 How could she not lose her sanity after seeing that? 438 00:36:16,610 --> 00:36:18,440 So, it is true that you killed my son. 439 00:36:21,049 --> 00:36:23,750 There was a reason I could not tell you. 440 00:36:24,049 --> 00:36:25,448 In Hyun fell in love with a man. 441 00:36:25,449 --> 00:36:28,049 Our enemy's son, at that. On top of that, 442 00:36:29,790 --> 00:36:32,690 he was also trying to expose our plan to the royal court. 443 00:36:33,389 --> 00:36:34,690 However, the enemy's son, 444 00:36:35,259 --> 00:36:37,159 Min Seo Jun, is still alive. 445 00:36:40,230 --> 00:36:41,600 You were a nobody. 446 00:36:42,029 --> 00:36:43,568 I made you the left state councillor. 447 00:36:43,569 --> 00:36:46,409 How dare you kill my son? 448 00:36:48,569 --> 00:36:49,610 So Hyun. 449 00:36:50,440 --> 00:36:53,150 How dare you speak to your husband in that manner? Such insolence! 450 00:37:00,290 --> 00:37:02,049 I will come back tomorrow evening... 451 00:37:03,690 --> 00:37:05,570 and let you know how I will handle this matter. 452 00:37:07,759 --> 00:37:08,889 Wait, my dear. 453 00:37:10,500 --> 00:37:11,500 So Hyun! 454 00:37:18,500 --> 00:37:20,939 They have not been convicted of treason yet. 455 00:37:20,940 --> 00:37:22,516 If it turns out that they are not guilty after all, 456 00:37:22,540 --> 00:37:24,838 things will become awkward between you and Lord Jo's family. 457 00:37:24,839 --> 00:37:26,779 That concerns me too. 458 00:37:27,480 --> 00:37:29,200 But even if they are not guilty of treason, 459 00:37:30,179 --> 00:37:32,449 Lord Jo supposedly killed his elder daughter-in-law. 460 00:37:33,119 --> 00:37:34,689 I heard their younger daughter-in-law... 461 00:37:34,690 --> 00:37:36,249 had a few screws loose, 462 00:37:36,250 --> 00:37:38,520 which always bothered me. 463 00:37:42,929 --> 00:37:45,960 I actually know their younger daughter-in-law very well. 464 00:37:46,529 --> 00:37:48,689 People say she has gone mad, but it is a false rumour. 465 00:37:49,100 --> 00:37:50,569 All things aside, 466 00:37:50,900 --> 00:37:52,869 Young Master Si Yeol and Lady Ye Jin... 467 00:37:53,670 --> 00:37:54,909 would make a good couple. 468 00:37:56,369 --> 00:37:58,940 It is not that I dislike their daughter. 469 00:37:59,980 --> 00:38:01,949 Si Yeol seems to like her too. 470 00:38:03,119 --> 00:38:06,250 I should not have let them meet so soon. 471 00:38:06,920 --> 00:38:07,949 Oh, dear. 472 00:38:13,159 --> 00:38:14,190 Anyway, all right. 473 00:38:15,489 --> 00:38:17,600 Although I do not think the situation will change. 474 00:38:19,029 --> 00:38:20,069 Gosh. 475 00:38:22,029 --> 00:38:23,069 Goodness me. 476 00:38:24,040 --> 00:38:25,069 My gosh. 477 00:38:36,719 --> 00:38:39,479 I cannot ask questions, so I need not answer either. 478 00:38:39,480 --> 00:38:41,589 Fine, I feel much better this way. 479 00:38:43,619 --> 00:38:44,619 Lady Jung. 480 00:38:45,719 --> 00:38:48,588 You cannot be out and about dressed like that at this critical time. 481 00:38:48,589 --> 00:38:50,400 What if Lady Park finds out? 482 00:38:50,460 --> 00:38:53,769 I left the house with her permission because of Ye Jin's wedding, 483 00:38:53,770 --> 00:38:55,029 so do not worry. 484 00:38:55,969 --> 00:38:59,199 I thought I should stop by for I wanted to see you. 485 00:39:00,409 --> 00:39:02,868 I suggest you go and stay with your maternal family. 486 00:39:02,869 --> 00:39:05,210 - I will let Lieutenant Jung know... - No way. 487 00:39:05,540 --> 00:39:06,880 I must do my duty. 488 00:39:07,210 --> 00:39:09,849 Knowing that the family is in distress, how could I... 489 00:39:09,850 --> 00:39:11,810 desert them, leaving Geun Seok and Ye Jin behind? 490 00:39:15,520 --> 00:39:18,020 I am very worried about you. 491 00:39:22,529 --> 00:39:24,769 I wanted to see you because I knew you would be worried. 492 00:39:25,500 --> 00:39:28,730 My mother-in-law said she would get it all sorted out, so do not worry. 493 00:39:28,969 --> 00:39:31,100 She is certainly capable of getting this sorted out. 494 00:39:31,699 --> 00:39:32,969 You know that too. 495 00:39:34,540 --> 00:39:37,639 Are you not in love with my daughter-in-law? 496 00:39:42,549 --> 00:39:44,949 Then I will go ahead and think that we have a deal. 497 00:39:46,549 --> 00:39:49,989 I do not want the family to suffer disgrace any further. 498 00:39:50,619 --> 00:39:51,690 Hence, 499 00:39:52,360 --> 00:39:54,400 I must ask you not to see my daughter-in-law again. 500 00:39:54,960 --> 00:39:56,560 If you keep seeing her, 501 00:39:57,299 --> 00:39:58,630 I will have no choice... 502 00:39:59,159 --> 00:40:01,069 but to do things my way to protect the family. 503 00:40:04,069 --> 00:40:06,069 Do not trust Lady Park too much. 504 00:40:07,409 --> 00:40:08,440 Pardon me? 505 00:40:10,480 --> 00:40:13,549 My mother-in-law is the only one I can trust now. 506 00:40:17,719 --> 00:40:19,480 If you are that worried about me, 507 00:40:19,580 --> 00:40:22,420 please write me back right away when you receive my letters. 508 00:40:23,049 --> 00:40:25,009 If not, I will be so frustrated that I might die. 509 00:40:37,000 --> 00:40:39,969 In the guestroom, you will find a brown pill. 510 00:40:40,469 --> 00:40:42,069 Bring it to me. 511 00:40:42,909 --> 00:40:45,980 It is very important, so do not tell a servant to look for it. 512 00:40:46,339 --> 00:40:47,850 Find it yourself. 513 00:40:50,380 --> 00:40:51,580 Yes, Mother. 514 00:40:53,350 --> 00:40:54,849 For today's dinner, 515 00:40:54,850 --> 00:40:57,389 prepare your uncle-in-law's dinner too. 516 00:40:58,690 --> 00:41:00,060 As for his dinner, 517 00:41:02,130 --> 00:41:05,230 cook something nice, and make plenty of food. 518 00:41:06,770 --> 00:41:08,299 Bring a bottle of ginger wine too. 519 00:41:31,989 --> 00:41:33,159 Thank you. 520 00:41:34,130 --> 00:41:35,190 You can go now. 521 00:41:35,429 --> 00:41:37,699 Yes, Mother. 522 00:42:12,699 --> 00:42:14,429 So Hyun! 523 00:42:15,830 --> 00:42:16,869 My gosh. 524 00:42:27,080 --> 00:42:28,409 How are you holding up? 525 00:42:29,279 --> 00:42:30,279 Gosh. 526 00:42:30,580 --> 00:42:32,350 It is so uncomfortable being here. 527 00:42:34,889 --> 00:42:38,420 Anyway, I heard Lord Gyeongunjae would get things sorted out. 528 00:42:39,619 --> 00:42:40,659 I bet... 529 00:42:41,159 --> 00:42:43,799 it is because of the painting I had snatched up. 530 00:42:49,569 --> 00:42:51,969 Then it is all thanks to me. 531 00:42:57,080 --> 00:42:58,080 But... 532 00:42:58,580 --> 00:43:01,509 even Lord Gyeongunjae would not be able to make everything go away. 533 00:43:05,150 --> 00:43:06,390 Right, he would not be able to. 534 00:43:10,589 --> 00:43:11,589 Then, 535 00:43:12,089 --> 00:43:15,589 I would not mind being exiled to a quiet place for a few months. 536 00:43:17,699 --> 00:43:20,369 Preferably to Jinju. 537 00:43:21,699 --> 00:43:23,900 I hear the kisaengs there are very beautiful. 538 00:43:27,770 --> 00:43:28,770 Oh, my. 539 00:43:42,020 --> 00:43:46,659 So Hyun, you are the only one who truly cares about me. 540 00:43:49,230 --> 00:43:50,529 Tomorrow, 541 00:43:51,199 --> 00:43:52,860 you will be released. 542 00:43:54,270 --> 00:43:56,029 So, relax and sleep well. 543 00:43:56,900 --> 00:43:58,139 That is very soon. 544 00:44:08,480 --> 00:44:09,509 So Hyun. 545 00:44:11,580 --> 00:44:12,650 Thank you. 546 00:44:35,270 --> 00:44:36,670 I do not think I can do it. 547 00:44:41,949 --> 00:44:43,549 You must stay strong. 548 00:44:45,049 --> 00:44:47,319 This is the only way we can save... 549 00:44:47,750 --> 00:44:49,150 Prince Jinsung and the family. 550 00:45:10,880 --> 00:45:12,440 Give us some privacy. 551 00:45:12,980 --> 00:45:14,009 Yes, Your Highness. 552 00:45:23,619 --> 00:45:24,860 Your Highness. 553 00:45:25,389 --> 00:45:26,420 I am sorry. 554 00:45:31,529 --> 00:45:32,560 So? 555 00:45:32,960 --> 00:45:35,400 How can we get this situation sorted out? 556 00:45:38,699 --> 00:45:40,310 I believe that everyone... 557 00:45:40,839 --> 00:45:43,110 would only speak the truth when faced with death. 558 00:45:44,110 --> 00:45:45,179 Hence, 559 00:45:46,540 --> 00:45:47,880 prove your innocence... 560 00:45:48,509 --> 00:45:50,318 by taking your own life. 561 00:45:50,319 --> 00:45:51,618 (Jajin: Taking one's own life) 562 00:45:51,619 --> 00:45:54,750 Then the King and the people would believe... 563 00:45:55,850 --> 00:45:58,159 that you were unfairly framed due to political reasons. 564 00:46:01,830 --> 00:46:02,889 I... 565 00:46:04,060 --> 00:46:07,799 I would gladly take my own life to save the family name, 566 00:46:08,429 --> 00:46:10,899 but Geun Seok is the only one left to carry on the family name, 567 00:46:10,900 --> 00:46:13,298 so it would be irresponsible to give up and take my own life. 568 00:46:13,299 --> 00:46:15,138 As the head of the family, 569 00:46:15,139 --> 00:46:17,379 I should stay alive to restore the family name later on. 570 00:46:19,909 --> 00:46:21,349 As for the treason, 571 00:46:21,350 --> 00:46:23,430 the King cannot do anything if I keep on denying it. 572 00:46:25,920 --> 00:46:27,889 Must you disappoint me to the end? 573 00:46:28,250 --> 00:46:29,290 How dare you. 574 00:46:29,549 --> 00:46:31,719 You cannot speak to your husband in that manner. 575 00:46:33,989 --> 00:46:36,659 It was a wise decision to write your will in advance. 576 00:46:37,259 --> 00:46:38,299 What did you say? 577 00:47:38,319 --> 00:47:41,130 I wish to prove my innocence through death. 578 00:47:43,089 --> 00:47:45,159 Eight years ago, my son, Jo In Hyun, 579 00:47:46,299 --> 00:47:49,630 obtained golden silkworm poison to get rid of Prince Unhae... 580 00:47:50,469 --> 00:47:51,798 because of his loyalty toward Prince Jinsung, 581 00:47:51,799 --> 00:47:53,639 who was the Crown Prince at the time. 582 00:47:55,170 --> 00:47:56,739 Upon finding out about it, 583 00:47:57,739 --> 00:47:59,509 I killed my precious eldest son... 584 00:47:59,940 --> 00:48:03,080 to stop him from committing high treason. 585 00:48:04,650 --> 00:48:06,579 I killed my own child... 586 00:48:06,580 --> 00:48:08,249 for the sake of my loyalty toward His Majesty. 587 00:48:08,250 --> 00:48:10,019 But I have now been accused of treason... 588 00:48:10,020 --> 00:48:11,420 because of an unverified statement. 589 00:48:12,319 --> 00:48:13,789 The unfairness of this infuriates me, 590 00:48:13,790 --> 00:48:16,060 and I wish to take my own life to prove my innocence. 591 00:48:22,230 --> 00:48:24,170 So, the left state councillor took his own life. 592 00:48:25,639 --> 00:48:27,969 What is the cause of Park Bok Ki's death? 593 00:48:28,739 --> 00:48:31,500 We were keeping a close watch on him and found no signs of foul play. 594 00:48:34,049 --> 00:48:35,948 It appears that the extreme psychological distress... 595 00:48:35,949 --> 00:48:37,650 resulted in his sudden death. 596 00:48:40,549 --> 00:48:42,519 Eight years ago, the main suspect... 597 00:48:42,520 --> 00:48:45,619 in the murder of the Deputy Administrator of Pyongyang... 598 00:48:46,360 --> 00:48:48,960 died suddenly in a similar manner before his transfer to Hanyang. 599 00:48:51,759 --> 00:48:53,299 He brought it upon himself. 600 00:48:55,069 --> 00:48:58,400 "One would speak the truth when faced with death." 601 00:48:58,600 --> 00:49:00,138 "Since Jo Young Bae proved his innocence..." 602 00:49:00,139 --> 00:49:03,339 "through death, so he is to be acquitted of all charges." 603 00:49:04,509 --> 00:49:08,150 "As for Park Bok Ki, he confessed to the murder of Lee Cho Ok," 604 00:49:08,679 --> 00:49:09,810 "so it will be recorded..." 605 00:49:10,449 --> 00:49:12,949 "that he was guilty of murder." 606 00:49:17,560 --> 00:49:20,389 Like Park Bok Ki, Lord Jo should have only been acquitted of treason. 607 00:49:20,889 --> 00:49:22,759 Why did you acquit him of murder too? 608 00:49:23,830 --> 00:49:26,199 Because of his eldest son, who is now deceased. 609 00:49:28,400 --> 00:49:31,939 Jo In Hyun came to see me before he left for Pyongyang... 610 00:49:31,940 --> 00:49:34,020 to work as the deputy administrator eight years ago. 611 00:49:34,310 --> 00:49:36,939 He said he would thoroughly investigate... 612 00:49:36,940 --> 00:49:39,839 the corruption in Pyongyang even if his family was involved. 613 00:49:41,549 --> 00:49:43,750 At first, I did not believe him fully. 614 00:49:44,319 --> 00:49:45,679 But he kept his word. 615 00:49:46,049 --> 00:49:47,488 He informed me of the details... 616 00:49:47,489 --> 00:49:49,449 concerning his uncle Park Bok Ki's corrupt deeds. 617 00:49:49,920 --> 00:49:52,189 Shortly after I received his last letter where he wrote... 618 00:49:52,190 --> 00:49:54,159 that he was close to obtaining solid evidence, 619 00:49:54,630 --> 00:49:56,659 he suddenly died, 620 00:49:57,860 --> 00:50:00,159 so I felt terrible. 621 00:50:04,670 --> 00:50:06,270 The left state councillor’s acquittal... 622 00:50:07,040 --> 00:50:09,839 was my way of repaying his son for his loyalty. 623 00:50:11,580 --> 00:50:14,180 So after all, the left state councillor’s late son was the one... 624 00:50:15,179 --> 00:50:17,049 who saved the family, not Lady Park. 625 00:50:32,199 --> 00:50:34,529 What is the matter that you suddenly barged in like that? 626 00:50:38,440 --> 00:50:40,320 Come and sit down if you have something to say. 627 00:50:48,449 --> 00:50:50,409 Mother, was it you? 628 00:50:52,119 --> 00:50:53,319 What do you mean? 629 00:50:57,119 --> 00:50:59,719 If you are referring to how the problem has been taken care of... 630 00:51:01,089 --> 00:51:02,360 Yes, it was me. 631 00:51:06,860 --> 00:51:08,199 And you helped me. 632 00:51:13,170 --> 00:51:14,710 Did you find it? 633 00:51:40,230 --> 00:51:41,299 Thank you. 634 00:51:42,429 --> 00:51:43,529 You can go now. 635 00:51:48,440 --> 00:51:50,369 Mother, I always looked up to you... 636 00:51:51,239 --> 00:51:53,610 for you seemed to know the answer to everything. 637 00:51:54,179 --> 00:51:55,909 But you killed your own family. 638 00:51:57,779 --> 00:51:59,250 I think this is wrong. 639 00:52:01,589 --> 00:52:03,089 You think it is wrong? 640 00:52:04,360 --> 00:52:06,020 Then your father-in-law... 641 00:52:06,989 --> 00:52:09,149 and uncle-in-law would have been executed for treason. 642 00:52:10,089 --> 00:52:11,158 Prince Jinsung and Royal Noble Consort Suk... 643 00:52:11,159 --> 00:52:12,519 would have been poisoned to death, 644 00:52:12,699 --> 00:52:14,845 and Geun Seok and Ye Jin would have been forced into slavery. 645 00:52:14,869 --> 00:52:17,569 Was letting the family fall apart the right thing to do? 646 00:52:21,110 --> 00:52:23,350 What do you think you would have done in this situation? 647 00:52:27,080 --> 00:52:28,150 I am pretty sure... 648 00:52:28,610 --> 00:52:30,549 that you would have made the same choice. 649 00:52:34,049 --> 00:52:35,929 I will take care of everything for the funeral. 650 00:52:36,389 --> 00:52:38,460 Only think about Ye Jin's wedding. 651 00:52:40,989 --> 00:52:42,630 Father has passed away. 652 00:52:43,560 --> 00:52:46,130 Ye Jin's wedding cannot take place right away. 653 00:52:46,360 --> 00:52:48,280 I told you that I would take care of everything. 654 00:52:49,130 --> 00:52:50,869 Just do as I say. 655 00:53:03,449 --> 00:53:06,250 They will soon announce the plan to select the Crown Princess. 656 00:53:06,650 --> 00:53:09,850 Make sure you submit Lady Ha Na's Virgin Note. 657 00:53:11,759 --> 00:53:13,159 This is happening, at last. 658 00:53:14,560 --> 00:53:15,560 Well understood. 659 00:53:16,989 --> 00:53:20,560 You knew that Lady Ha Na and the Crown Prince were meant to be? 660 00:53:22,900 --> 00:53:24,040 Ten years ago, 661 00:53:24,839 --> 00:53:26,500 while watching the royal family's parade, 662 00:53:27,000 --> 00:53:30,839 I saw the string connecting Ha Na to the Crown Prince. 663 00:53:33,509 --> 00:53:35,079 Did you tell her not to wed... 664 00:53:35,080 --> 00:53:36,960 for you did not want to send her to the palace? 665 00:53:38,449 --> 00:53:39,980 That was one of the reasons. 666 00:53:41,089 --> 00:53:43,689 If Prince Jinsung, who has more power, were to ascend the throne, 667 00:53:44,219 --> 00:53:46,690 the Crown Prince would be as good as dead. 668 00:53:48,360 --> 00:53:51,159 I can assure you that Prince Jinsung would never ascend the throne. 669 00:53:51,799 --> 00:53:55,500 Lady Ha Na saved the Crown Prince's life twice. 670 00:54:03,969 --> 00:54:05,310 Can Agents of Love... 671 00:54:06,509 --> 00:54:08,409 recognize their own soulmates? 672 00:54:10,080 --> 00:54:11,150 Of course, they can. 673 00:54:12,650 --> 00:54:13,719 But... 674 00:54:14,420 --> 00:54:17,690 you think a soulmate must make your heart flutter, so in your case... 675 00:54:18,560 --> 00:54:19,690 I am not so sure. 676 00:54:21,790 --> 00:54:22,830 What do you mean? 677 00:54:23,529 --> 00:54:26,060 Heart flutters can be caused by fear, 678 00:54:26,860 --> 00:54:28,770 seeing pretty women, 679 00:54:29,330 --> 00:54:31,699 and even by hearing drums. 680 00:54:33,500 --> 00:54:35,781 When you feel your heart flutter, you will be confused... 681 00:54:35,969 --> 00:54:38,179 whether it was caused by meeting your soulmate... 682 00:54:38,580 --> 00:54:40,080 or by impulsive feelings. 683 00:54:42,949 --> 00:54:44,009 Yes. 684 00:54:44,949 --> 00:54:46,250 You are right. 685 00:54:46,980 --> 00:54:49,920 I heard some Agents of Love were more capable than others. 686 00:54:51,119 --> 00:54:54,460 I suppose you are one of the less capable ones. 687 00:54:57,529 --> 00:54:59,960 I have never had someone criticize my capability before. 688 00:55:01,830 --> 00:55:02,929 What I know for sure... 689 00:55:03,900 --> 00:55:05,900 is that you and Lady Yeoju are not meant to be. 690 00:55:08,170 --> 00:55:10,569 I saw who Lady Yeoju was meant to be with. 691 00:55:13,710 --> 00:55:18,049 Did you also know that Lady Yeoju was a member of Lord Jo's family? 692 00:55:22,949 --> 00:55:24,259 I told you... 693 00:55:24,790 --> 00:55:26,819 to forget her because I was worried about her. 694 00:55:28,060 --> 00:55:29,780 If people find out about your relationship, 695 00:55:29,989 --> 00:55:33,259 she will suffer humiliation for she is a woman. 696 00:55:42,139 --> 00:55:44,409 Jo Young Bae's wife has submitted an appeal. 697 00:55:45,239 --> 00:55:47,850 You should read it first. 698 00:55:56,020 --> 00:55:57,319 In my husband's will, 699 00:55:57,960 --> 00:56:01,560 he wrote that his funeral be kept as simple and short as possible. 700 00:56:02,429 --> 00:56:03,830 He also wrote that... 701 00:56:04,400 --> 00:56:07,120 his daughter's wedding should not be postponed because of his death. 702 00:56:08,029 --> 00:56:10,130 Also, the left state councillor was... 703 00:56:10,699 --> 00:56:13,900 greatly concerned about the issue of spinsters and old bachelors. 704 00:56:14,540 --> 00:56:17,880 Knowing that Erudite Maeng's family was not well-off, 705 00:56:18,239 --> 00:56:21,039 he said to marry off Erudite Maeng's daughters along with my daughter. 706 00:56:21,549 --> 00:56:26,080 So please give me permission to hold his funeral as quickly as possible. 707 00:56:31,790 --> 00:56:34,589 It is now my turn to grant her wish. 708 00:56:39,259 --> 00:56:41,830 The funeral should take place the following month, 709 00:56:43,569 --> 00:56:45,169 but in the left state councillor’s case, 710 00:56:45,699 --> 00:56:49,170 he lost his dear son due to his loyalty, 711 00:56:50,409 --> 00:56:53,679 then lost the other son as well to an illness. 712 00:56:54,650 --> 00:56:56,508 So I cannot ignore his love for his daughter, 713 00:56:56,509 --> 00:56:59,119 who is his only remaining child. 714 00:57:00,420 --> 00:57:03,389 Hence, I give you my permission... 715 00:57:03,989 --> 00:57:06,759 to complete the funeral before her wedding. 716 00:57:14,369 --> 00:57:19,069 Also, your family and the family of the Minister of Defence, 717 00:57:19,799 --> 00:57:22,109 the father of the groom-to-be, will each receive... 718 00:57:22,110 --> 00:57:24,440 ten rolls of silk as your wedding gift. 719 00:57:24,980 --> 00:57:27,279 I was going to use the funeral... 720 00:57:28,080 --> 00:57:29,640 as an excuse to postpone the wedding... 721 00:57:30,350 --> 00:57:33,020 and call it off eventually. 722 00:57:37,020 --> 00:57:39,389 But even the King knows about it now, 723 00:57:39,860 --> 00:57:41,960 so I have no choice. I am doomed. 724 00:57:44,060 --> 00:57:45,900 Oh, dear. 725 00:57:46,600 --> 00:57:48,798 I believe she thinks that hosting the spinsters' joint wedding, 726 00:57:48,799 --> 00:57:50,968 which was organized by the royal court, 727 00:57:50,969 --> 00:57:52,939 at her residence along with her daughter's wedding... 728 00:57:52,940 --> 00:57:55,045 will show everyone that her family is still influential. 729 00:57:55,069 --> 00:57:57,810 Seeing her achieving her goal with such tact... 730 00:57:58,440 --> 00:58:01,549 makes me relieved that she is not a man. 731 00:58:02,750 --> 00:58:03,779 Your Majesty. 732 00:58:07,380 --> 00:58:09,949 Even if everything goes well with the spinsters' joint wedding, 733 00:58:10,549 --> 00:58:12,658 please do not accept my appeal... 734 00:58:12,659 --> 00:58:14,060 to annul my marriage. 735 00:58:15,360 --> 00:58:16,489 What do you mean? 736 00:58:19,100 --> 00:58:21,400 Why did you suddenly change your mind? 737 00:58:21,929 --> 00:58:24,069 I submitted the appeal... 738 00:58:24,699 --> 00:58:26,540 because of the Princess' final wishes. 739 00:58:41,449 --> 00:58:42,619 Work for the government, 740 00:58:44,119 --> 00:58:45,759 and help my father. 741 00:59:01,239 --> 00:59:03,540 The Princess said that? 742 00:59:21,190 --> 00:59:22,330 Get down on your knees. 743 00:59:23,589 --> 00:59:25,029 - Why? - What do you think? 744 00:59:25,600 --> 00:59:28,000 I need something to step on to jump over the wall. 745 00:59:28,770 --> 00:59:30,400 If you step on me, 746 00:59:30,529 --> 00:59:31,969 I will break my back. 747 00:59:32,299 --> 00:59:34,440 It has not even been six months since I got married. 748 00:59:34,610 --> 00:59:36,008 Must you brag about being a married man? 749 00:59:36,009 --> 00:59:37,540 You talk about it all the time. 750 00:59:39,779 --> 00:59:41,579 Just step on this and jump over. 751 00:59:41,580 --> 00:59:42,779 You are tall. 752 00:59:46,750 --> 00:59:49,718 Or shall I jump over the wall and talk to her? 753 00:59:49,719 --> 00:59:51,219 No, why would you do that? 754 00:59:51,889 --> 00:59:54,020 I will do it. Stand watch. 755 00:59:54,860 --> 00:59:55,860 Yes, my lord. 756 01:00:19,219 --> 01:00:20,279 Let me go first. 757 01:00:21,219 --> 01:00:22,589 Stay there for a moment. 758 01:00:32,330 --> 01:00:34,199 Trust me and come down. 759 01:01:32,560 --> 01:01:34,720 Breaching the ethical codes is considered a grave sin. 760 01:01:35,360 --> 01:01:37,059 How did you think to jump over the wall... 761 01:01:37,060 --> 01:01:38,900 to sneak into a widow's house? 762 01:01:39,659 --> 01:01:41,060 What if someone saw you? 763 01:01:45,400 --> 01:01:47,540 Did you miss me that much? 764 01:01:49,940 --> 01:01:52,810 I was heading out to see you too. 765 01:01:53,679 --> 01:01:55,319 I suppose we were on the same wavelength. 766 01:01:59,549 --> 01:02:00,580 My lady. 767 01:02:03,989 --> 01:02:05,159 You are okay, right? 768 01:02:08,290 --> 01:02:09,630 Now that I got to see you, 769 01:02:10,330 --> 01:02:11,699 I am okay. 770 01:02:22,810 --> 01:02:24,440 I did not jump over the wall... 771 01:02:25,880 --> 01:02:27,810 because I wanted to see you. 772 01:02:31,049 --> 01:02:34,850 I simply wanted to tell you to stop sending me letters. 773 01:02:39,020 --> 01:02:41,158 Is it because you are worried about me? 774 01:02:41,159 --> 01:02:42,230 - I... - No. 775 01:02:45,199 --> 01:02:46,460 Like you said, 776 01:02:48,900 --> 01:02:51,000 my feelings have died down. 777 01:02:57,540 --> 01:02:59,839 I do not love you anymore. 778 01:03:25,799 --> 01:03:28,739 (The Matchmakers) 779 01:03:44,619 --> 01:03:46,420 Watch your conduct. 780 01:03:46,889 --> 01:03:48,989 Being unable to be with the one you love... 781 01:03:49,290 --> 01:03:52,900 I believe the Crown Prince needs Lord Gyeongunjae. 782 01:03:53,230 --> 01:03:56,429 I have realized that I will never be the person you want me to be. 783 01:03:56,799 --> 01:04:00,369 From now on, I will find my own way. 784 01:04:01,270 --> 01:04:02,310 I am... 785 01:04:02,509 --> 01:04:07,179 falling for you more and more. 786 01:04:23,659 --> 01:04:26,560 (The Matchmakers)