I'm Kim Soo Ran.
You can't go. Stand there.
I received permission.
Women your age may not leave.
Next.
[ Exit Pass ]
- I'm Dongungjeon's Hong... - You're doing a good job.
Yes, Naeuri.
He's with me.
Any need to check?
No.
~ between storm clouds in the grey sky ~
~ when spilling rain hits my cheek ~
~ the tears I held in burst out~
~ now it is over, now ~
~ love is over - love is over ~
~ love is over - it struck my heart ~
~ even my heart is bruised ~
~ it is over ~
[ Chapter 14: Foggy Road ]
I can find no trace of him.
Did you have any inkling?
I did not, Jeoha.
Minister of Taxation.
Do babies pay military tax?
"Babies pay tax...?"
We get taxes from men over 16,
but you even tax babies.
And now the dead pay taxes too.
The military can make errors
and collect taxes wrongly.
Why blame the military?
Find a way
to repay those unfairly taxed.
Jeoha, the nation is in financial crisis.
Instead,
punishing those responsible is better.
If they collect less than current taxes,
national finances will worsen.
I commend your concern for the nation.
Then...
I'll take strict measures.
Reduce the stipend
of all Court Officials.
- Jeoha, cut our stipend? - It can't be done.
Cutting the Court's pay
has never been done.
Please be understanding.
Citizens pay taxes for the dead due to corrupt officials.
How can you nobles whine?
Do you truly
deserve payment by the nation?
Eunuch Jang. You look harried.
Don't start.
Who'd blame him.
Jeoha is an icicle.
Icicle?
Cold and sharp.
His stab hurts.
I don't mind,
but Jeoha works all night. I worry for his health.
Kills me.
But...where's Eunuch Hong?
How'd I know?
He disappeared overnight.
He used to bunny-hop around.
Hong Sam-Nom, I miss you.
I hate him.
No goodbye is so mean.
Eunuch Hong.
Jeoha.
I saw no White Cloud sign
amidst the dead assailants.
They'll wait till it's calm.
Yes, possibly,
but I found something.
What is it?
Minister Kim Eui Gyo sold official posts for a gold bar.
I removed him from office for that.
I see.
But where the gold bar ended up is suspicious.
Where?
The executed man's brother used that gold bar
at a gambling game.
The executed assailant got
the gold bar for something.
Yes.
Jeoha. The Uigeumbu Lieutenant wishes to see you.
Let him in.
What is it?
Jeoha.
We caught a suspect at merchant Chung Man Shik's home.
She's under 20
and may be a White Cloud.
Let's go.
I'll see for myself.
White egret orchid, yes?
You remember.
This flower was on the hanky
my old friend carried.
His wife gave it to him.
"Even in dreams, I long for you."
Did Father know your embroidery's meaning?
I think so.
Having a hard time?
No.
But, how'd you meet Father?
We lived in the same village.
He was one of my suitors.
The other boys brought me ornaments
and wildflowers,
but not your father.
What did he give you?
Barley.
Corn.
When he had none,
he brought wild greens.
So I'd never starve,
I proposed to him.
Father lacked romance.
A field to work.
Food to eat.
A small house for shelter.
That was all
your father wanted.
You say you found her gone?
Yes.
How so, as we were about to take her to our base?
She likely fled from the Guards' search.
She knew nothing of the Revolt or White Cloud,
so you said.
Ah, yes.
Back then, she seemed unaware.
I see.
You may go.
Heed one thing.
Even if she knows who she is,
her safest place
is White Cloud.
Jeoha.
You called for me?
Are you well?
You're worried about me?
The woman you love as my rival disappeared.
Why aren't you curious?
Whether she left me a letter
or said where she was going...
You and I
can't share information
even if we know.
So, I won't ask.
Not me.
Even if it's useless,
I want to ask
if you know anything,
whatever it is.
I'm sorry, Jeoha. I can't help.
You'd say you know nothing
whether or not you do.
That's all I hear.
Yes, that's right.
I would.
Jeoha.
Won't you greet me even in passing?
I didn't see you.
I envy you.
For what?
I wish I could pass by, not seeing you.
I wish I could
act indifferently passing you.
Why look at me like that?
It hurts me.
And you?
Why look at me that way?
It's a deal.
Is love all that's between a couple?
This deal's for life.
Is friendliness harmful?
I mean to say...
Don't walk so weakly
nor look like you lost the world.
The one you love would say the same
if she saw you now.
Fine, I'll go, but...
till next time, Jeoha.
So the moon is like this from the Palace.
The moon's the same.
How's it different?
When I was small, I travelled with a troupe,
and I thought
each region had a different moon.
Yeongnam had a round moon;
Honam had a crescent moon.
You moved around often?
Yes.
So funny.
Didn't you have wrong ideas?
None.
5-year olds know about the Sun, Moon and seasons.
How are you so foolish?
Yeah, yeah.
Just kidding.
I never told anyone this,
but I was more foolish.
When I was small,
this Palace was the whole world.
Joseon's highest, most precious, narrowest well
was my Palace.
I'm better off.
I played in Joseon's lowliest, shabbiest biggest pond.
Ra-On.
From the Palace or Banchon,
the moon is the moon.
I'm Seja, you're you,
wherever, whenever,
it's enough if our hearts are the same,
like that moon.
Yes, Jeoha.
Jeoha.
Push.
Push harder.
One more push!
- Mama. - Don't give up.
Be strong!
She's a month early.
How'd this happen?
Jeonha.
She's fine.
Don't worry.
Mama gave birth and is resting.
You needn't come.
Why didn't you call me?
It happened so fast. Apologies.
The baby is here.
It's a princess, Mama.
Mama.
Will you really
not look at her?
No need.
Get rid of her.
It's a boy. A boy.
Congratulations.
Don't fuss.
We can start preparing.
What for?
A prince was born;
Dongungjeon can get a new occupant.
Watch your mouth.
I dislike Minister Jo's attitude.
I worried Seja would marry his daughter,
but now,
we can replace Seja.
No need to rush Sejabin selection.
You're right.
Wait.
Go.
Go, go, go.
1, 2, 3.
Mama.
Oh, my.
Were you there?
Yes, Mama. Are you well?
Sure.
I'm going for a walk.
Join me?
I liked your reckless abandon.
I felt so free.
So, when we're alone,
be casual and at ease?
Deok-Ho!
I can't, Mama.
Why not?
I don't know...
your name.
Myeong-Eun...is my name.
Okay.
Myeong-Eun.
~ I guess I won’t sleep tonight as well ~
~ the moon, that is you, is too bright ~
~ my cheeks are flushed, my heart throbs ~
~ won’t you calm me down? ~
H-how dare you?
- It's too soon. - Right.
S-sorry, Myeong-Eun dear.
But, that hurt.
I just got news from the Queen.
She gave birth to a prince.
Congratulations, Father.
I know you won't welcome a new prince's birth
as all good.
Though respectably high,
a king's throne is dangerous.
But he's my newborn brother.
Please don't worry, Father.
Seja must be mortified.
And his pet eunuch disappeared.
What? A eunuch is missing?
Didn't you know?
That chaotic day seeking Hong Gyeong-Nae's child,
he vanished.
Oh. How fishy.
On his first day, he tried to flee.
And a lady's dress in his room
got him dragged to the Queen.
It was quite a sight.
As usual, Seja saved him.
A lady's dress?
Seja?
Sure.
As a Dongungjeon eunuch, he was outrageous.
This is interesting.
Jeoha.
You lost your valued eunuch.
I'm sad for your recent troubles.
For sure.
Also, my investigation of the captured assailant
turned up an interesting fact.
Interesting fact?
Your money...
a big gold bar...
was with his family.
What do you mean?
Exactly, Lord.
Why did you lavishly pay
an assailant who attacked me?
Who knew the gold bar had an engraved number?
This is a pain.
What's my excuse to pay an assassin,
aside from treason?
The Queen had a son, but Seja's still arrogant.
I thought he was a baby.
If this harms Premier Kim, that's terrible.
Um, Lord.
My apologies.
Never start something you'll apologise for.
How pretty.
The moon, I mean.
Would you like a closer look?
What's that?
They're 'binoculars',
to see faraway objects up close.
Like this.
It's true.
The moon fills my eyes.
From the Palace or Banchon,
the moon is the moon.
I'm Seja, you're you,
wherever, whenever,
it's enough if our hearts are the same,
like that moon.
Is it that fascinating?
You must miss someone far away.
No.
Seeing the moon look so big,
I stared at it too long.
My lord is waiting for you.
Come inside.
No, that Dongungjeon eunuch is Hong Gyeong-Nae's daughter?
Oh my goodness.
How was a girl a eunuch?
She lived beside Seja.
Shouldn't we capture her?
Too late.
She must've fled.
What did you just say?
The spy was 'Hong Ra-On' as a child.
I see why Seja was astounded.
We can catch her.
Where she's hiding, Lord?
Poor Minister Kim.
He might be dismissed twice
in a month for the same reason.
He must clearly explain about the gold bar.
Do you know what information he bought
with that gold?
What is it?
Hong Ra-On...
The rebel spy planted by you
helped those assailants.
What's the proof?
That wench is proof.
You must be enraged.
Don't worry.
If I must amputate her limbs,
I'll bring her before you.
Did you know about her?
Did someone let you in that night?
There's a rebel in the Palace.
Impossible.
What kind of Sejabin shall you be?
I'll just love, love and love more.
My heart of love for Jeoha
will allow patience and sacrifice.
Sejabin (Crown Princess).
You'll reside here
during training.
Why'd you get so much work?
It's good to earn money.
Ladies want a pretty trousseau;
the marriage ban is lifted.
Hmm?
Sejabin was chosen, so there'll be a wedding.
Sejabin is Minister Jo's daughter. That's good.
I'll help you.
No. I'll do it.
You need a basket?
I'll bring it.
Why are you startled?
Shouldn't you be in the Villa?
Have you heard?
You're the chosen Sejabin?
I heard.
I'll assist you sincerely.
It's a deal; there's no need.
It's good for my clan if your reign is peaceful.
As I took this deal,
I'll do my duties.
In return, promise one thing.
What promise?
Don't enter this place again.
Ever.
I asked you not to come again.
You haven't eaten?
Get up. Come with me...
Look...
It's painful to see you.
I want to ask about Jeoha.
I must forget, but I want to know
if he eats and sleeps well,
if he's healthy.
I hate myself for wanting to ask
as you're so good to me.
So don't visit.
Please.
It's alright.
I wonder meanly to myself
if you'll come to me after this hell passes.
Cry.
I won't hope
or delude myself.
I meant not to cry.
My heart hurts.
If you face a tough situation,
and must let go of something...
it must not be me.
Can you promise?
Yes, Jeoha.
I have a request.
May I be one step near you all day?
~ will moonlight through clouds reflect my heart ~
~ I hide at the foot of a faded wall ~
~ nameless wild flowers are beside me ~
~ why am only I shedding tears? ~
~ I miss you, miss you so much, I can't forget you ~
~ my tears, my heart, are calling you ~
~ I love you, love you so much, I can't send you away ~
~ I'm lost, left behind you, so I cry ~
~ for me there is only one person ~
~ in thousands of memories ~
~ I miss you, miss you so much, the one I can't forget ~
~ my tears, my heart, are calling you ~
~ I love you, love you so much, the one I can't send away ~
~ I'm lost, left behind you, so I cry ~
~ You ~
Whom do you seek?
Chief Eunuch Han sent me to see Eunuch Hong.
You're from the Palace?
"There is something I did not tell you"
"about your father."
"Meet me at the time and place below."
If you know where that girl is,
we should bring her here.
That girl's been found.
Now we must use her
for a bigger plan.
Then, you'll drag Seja into it?
If it's known that Seja was with the enemy's girl,
then what?
I will...
never forgive you.
~ if you call for my love, I will be brave ~
~ ensouled in frozen flower petals ~
~ in the blowing wind, on the day you come to me ~
~ I will pray you won't brush past me ~
~ I won't hesitate any longer ~
~ if it's you, I'm fine anywhere ~
~ I'm unimportant, but believe what I say ~
~ I'll cherish this love by your side ~
~ if my love calls you, will you be brave ~