Why are you staring at me?
This must sound ridiculous.
I don't know why...
I see someone else in you.
Someone else?
A certain...
woman.
Eunuch Hong.
Sorry I'm late.
Jeoha, apologies. We have plans.
You didn't forget, did you?
Will you go with me now?
Apologies, Jeoha.
I don't permit it.
Jeoha.
He is my person.
Yes, he works in Dongungjeon.
So step aside.
Do you disapprove
because it's me taking him?
Were you so important?
Then, what is it?
Kim Naeuri?
Oh, it is you.
Here's someone else. Sam-Nom.
Why are you men by yourselves?
Play with us.
Wait. Step away from me.
Naeuri, you're unhappy to see me?
L-let's go.
Let's have fun tonight.
You look pretty
but you're so manly.
Go.
- Huh? - I'm fine.
So go.
[ Chapter 6: When You Want to Tell Your Secret ]
Over there! Stop him!
- Stop him! - Stop!
Don't get me wrong.
You've seen I'm upright.
So don't worry, but...
Yes, don't worry.
I merely confirmed you frequent a gibang (brothel).
What's to misunderstand.
I know...
But you came too late for the lanterns
so there's nothing to see.
I didn't come for lanterns.
I can't walk any more.
What's wrong?
Well, my steps...
never felt so precious.
Are you like this at a gibang?
Naeuri.
There he is!
Over there!
Are you alright?
Yes, Naeuri.
Give me that.
I have the mask!
Kim hyung.
What is it?
When did you return?
Get home earlier.
- Were you worried? - Be quiet.
Go to sleep.
Three houses were raided last night.
Thieves have run amok before.
Don't fuss around the Envoy.
Yea.
But I feel uneasy.
Only ill-reputed merchants were robbed.
Well? Show it to him.
He was wearing this mask.
Th-this is...
Isn't it the mask from that night?
Who'd it be?
There's a rumour circulating.
What?
(leader of 1811 Revolt)
*Hong Gyeong-Nae's mob may have resurfaced.
They stole from the rich
to give to the poor.
Maybe these thieves
and Hong Gyeong-Nae's mob are connected.
My apologies, Jeoha.
Too tight?
Did you enjoy the gibang?
Pardon?
Yes, quite.
Right. I forgot you're a man.
Well, as a man, you want to hold a lovely woman.
Ignore my words last night.
I won't confuse you with another again.
Eunuch Jang.
Yea, Jeoha.
You're excused.
Oh my, Minister Jo.
Premier Kim.
When were you last at the palace?
How long's it been?
Three years, Father.
It's been three years.
Greet Premier Kim Hun.
I am Jo Ha-Yeon.
You're as pretty as when you played with Princess.
Back then?
She was often scolded for arguing with Princess.
Is that right?
I'll be at the Royal Office.
If Princess is tough on you, come there.
Father, gosh.
Let's go.
Eunuch Jang...
The Daejeon eunuch asked
for two trainees.
- You mean me? - (Say nothing.)
Ask elsewhere.
Jeoha dislikes lending out men.
It's urgent. Can't you ask?
Go before trouble hits you!
Send Eunuch Hong.
Hoon-Nam is all I need.
- Who's Hoon-Nam? - It's me.
Jang Hoon-Nam.
It should be here.
Over there?
Flower Scholar.
You're amazing.
Are you safe?
Your terrible archery shocked me, but I'm fine.
But why's your speech rude...
Oh! The lantern.
Can you stand?
Will you just watch?
Jeoha!
Jeoha! What's wrong?
Jeoha? He's Seja?
I'm Minister Jo's daughter, Jo Ha-Yeon.
I wanted to see you again.
The Envoy acts suspiciously.
Monitor officials and those close to Envoy Mok.
We might discover their deals.
These are black market deals.
Is this all?
Yes.
These children were orphaned or enslaved 10 years ago.
Check if one is Hong Gyeong-Nae's kin.
Alright.
You must locate them
to help assemble our scattered ranks.
I'll keep it in mind.
Mama, eat some.
Take it away, or I'll want it.
Put it away.
Mama is trying to lose weight.
Don't tell her.
"I look like a princess."
She thinks that.
I joked as a child.
You're prettier after slimming.
When were you nice to me?
Mama. I'll visit often.
Why?
Be welcoming.
I'll bring slimming tea.
What's up with you?
"Flower"
Why'd I hold back?
Why see me urgently?
My apologies.
I came hastily
because I've got what you
tried hard to find.
I tried hard?
Yes. It will entice you.
Jeoha.
I'll make you a sleep tonic.
I can't breathe.
I get flushed and hallucinate.
What's the cause?
In my opinion,
your health is sound.
However, if symptoms recur,
it's...
It's..
What? Speak.
Considering the symptoms,
it's a "widow and nun" illness.
Widows and nuns?
Yes.
Forgive me, Jeoha.
You see...
Yin and yang naturallly complement each other.
But if you desire someone "unsuitable",
and the longing is deep...
Startled me.
Rot, I won't listen to it.
- Get out! - Yea, Jeoha.
( Jahyeondang )
A newbie attends the Envoy?
Yes. I was just called.
I won't be back tonight.
I'll be back.
Why am I attending the Envoy?
Go in and see.
Go in where...
Master Ma...
Come closer.
I'm to attend overnight.
I'll stand outside.
That pretty dancer
was you?
How did you enter the Palace in the guise of a eunuch?
I'm curious.
Come and sit.
What are you doing?
Are you a pretty boy
or an impostor wench?
Please stop.
You're at Dongungjeon?
You truly don't know
Seja's fate is in my hands?
A eunuch
should die for Seja.
Stay still.
Please, let me go!
Are you alright?
Why, you...!
Who is it?
It is I.
Seja.
Let's go.
Jeoha.
Is anyone there?
Seja!
Can you handle the consequences!
Jeoha.
Why...
What do I do?
Why? Just why?
I worried he'd muck up,
but with the Envoy?
Don't over-worry.
I'll call Premier Kim.
Jeoha.
Jeoha...
How could you...!
How could you go there?
What if something happened?
Apologies, Jeoha.
I had orders.
You should've fled if it felt strange!
How can a trainee refuse?
And he's the Qing Envoy...
It put you in a spot...
Why think of that?
Damn the Envoy.
Who are you to...?!
Why do you anger me so?
What are you doing?
Jeoha, forgive us.
We're ordered to lock up Eunuch Hong.
Let him go now.
I'll meet my father.
Step back, Jeoha.
If you do this,
we must kill him.
You threaten me?
My apologies, Jeoha.
~ Moonlight Drawn by Clouds ~
Jeonha.
Please hold Envoy Mok to account
and punish me for breaking the law.
How can an innocent eunuch be at fault?
If that eunuch has a fault,
it's being a devoted subject.
Please retract your Order.
Guards!
Lock Seja in Dongungjeon and guard him.
Jeonha!
"Heaven is inscrutable".
You were prideful to become the Regent's eunuch.
No. When did I?
What will you do?
What if he's deposed?
Seriously! You're mouthing off.
Deposed? Deposed?
You startled me.
Don't yell. Seja messed up.
Why's a trainee matter?
Oh my...
Is that rumour true?
Wh-what? What rumour?
- Prince Poop likes men. - Ah, seriously!
If you spread that rot, I won't stay still!
Hey...
Everyone will hear your loud voice, not me.
I know...
Seja doesn't like men.
What?
- The other may not be a man. - What?
I didn't want to say this.
Eunuch Ma.
Naeuri.
Come with me.
Last night, you took Eunuch Hong
to the Envoy?
Huh? Oh yes.
The assigned eunuch had an emergency.
- What's that? - Mm.
It's a gun I got in Qing.
I got two bullets too.
Okay.
But why are you showing me...
It doesn't require gunpowder.
If I pull the trigger,
it fires.
Why are you doing this?
Let Eunuch Hong be.
Why's Eunuch Hong concern you?
Do you know the secret I know?
Don't be curious nor gossip.
If anyone reveals Eunuch Hong's secret,
whoever it is,
I'll kill you.
One bullet is left.
I'll save it for you.
You look terrible.
Um, is Seja okay?
It's no time to think of Seja.
Dongungjeon is more messy than Japan's invasion.
Jeoha may be deposed.
Deposed?
Think straight.
Eat well.
Eunuch Hong.
Are you listening?
Who is it? Get them!
Get them!
- Get them! - Run.
The Envoy will depart in two days.
Is there news of the Inspector from Qing?
No. He's not here yet.
We must get clear proof to stymie Envoy Mok.
The Palace can't know about us.
What are you thinking?
Pardon?
What did you say?
How many men guard Dongungjeon?
Can you get past them?
Jeoha! Jeoha! No, Jeoha!
Jeoha! You'll get hurt!
- Get Jeoha! - Yea!
- Jeoha! - Jeoha!
Jeoha!
It's fine. Stay seated.
Why'd you come?
I will stay
for a moment.
Please go.
Only Royal Guards may enter.
You forgot?
I am Seja.
Exactly.
Don't abuse your power for one eunuch.
I can abuse my power.
I am Crown Prince.
Now you smile.
Jeoha.
Are you still
angry with me?
It's not at you.
Looking at you, I'm angry
at myself.
Promise one thing.
Don't endure hardship for others,
especially me.
Jeoha.
Answer me...
you won't do that again.
I promise, Jeoha.
Roughing up a Qing Envoy
is insulting the Emperor.
I can't face the Emperor with this humiliation.
I want to take Seja.
Pardon? But that's...
Still, it's Seja...
I know.
I'll take that eunuch to Qing and punish him.
You can't!
How will you treat a naive servant?
Hey! What's this?
You know who he is. Sit.
Well...
Is that sufficient?
What brings you?
I came as a friend.
Am I a stranger?
What is it?
Can I help somehow?
No.
I need your help.
Damn the Envoy.
Who are you to...!
Why do you anger me so?
Jeoha...
may be deposed.
Promise one thing.
Don't suffer for others.
Especially not me.
Let us talk alone.
Yea.
A eunuch sacrifices his life for his master.
I am sorry
to send you off innocent.
Jeoha kneeled and begged
to save you.
Seja did?
Mm.
Do you have a family?
I'll inform them.
A person found me after the rebellion
but I don't know where he is.
By rebellion,
you mean 10 years ago?
Yes.
I lost my mother.
How old are you?
We must leave.
Let's go.
Well...
I'm 18.
Guard him.
Keep him alive till Qing.
Set off.
Halt.
I'm pleased you'd see me off.
Thanks for being glad.
That's enough.
Leave my eunuch here.
What's this conduct?
We're seeing off an Envoy.
You drew sword for a mere eunuch?
Correct.
I never had anything stolen.
I'm annoyed.
Release him now.
Why care about only one subject?
Think of your people
in fear because of an immature Prince.
Subjects living in fear are your prime weapon.
You use them to get what you want
and hide behind them in trouble.
Agree?
How long will you whine?
Move your sword!
I'll go.
I will go.
You forgot your promise?
You said not to endure,
even for you.
So,
I won't persist.
Your Highness must endure
for your people
as Crown Prince.
~ will moonlight through clouds reflect my heart ~
~ illuminated love looks sorrowful ~
Move!
Please let us obey the King's Order.
~ why am I shedding tears alone ~
~ I miss you, I miss you so much, a love I can no longer forget ~
~ my heart and tears are calling for you ~
~ I love you, I love you so much, I can no longer let go~
Let's go.
~ behind you, I lost my way so I cry ~
Seja...
~ I miss you, I miss you so much, a love I can no longer forget ~
Live well, Jeoha.
~ my heart and tears are calling for you ~
~ I love you, I love you so much, a love I can no longer let go ~
~ behind you, I lost my way so I cry ~
Rest here. Stop.
Halt!
Follow me quietly.
Yea.
Tie him somewhere.
Seja's personality
could cause a future ruckus.
Seja's ambitions make him dissatisfied.
The young King was the same,
pursuing change.
But see the result.
The result was so-so,
but change needs risk.
Joseon is led by Scholar-Officials.
When the King thinks he's actually a king,
it's dangerous.
Oh, no.
Oh, dear me.
As I pondered your words,
I got distracted from fishing.
For the safety of the nation,
please support me.
Now I'm asking to be in-laws.
Who is it?!
I brought a gift for you.
I'll fight alone. Stay back.
I've drawn my sword.
It's the Censorate-Inspector!
Make way.
Forgive our impoliteness.
Does my gift please you?
What's this?
You stole the Emperor's tribute
to sell off?
Trading sulphur and bull's horn means exile.
Right, Officer?
It's a death penalty.
I'll say it's a set-up.
Who'll the Emperor believe?
True. He'd disbelieve me.
So I invited a guest.
Their route to Qing changed.
It's farther and rough, good for deals.
I marked the map.
But will you...
be alright?
If Eunuch Hong is safe, it's fine.
These traders made deals with Envoy Mok.
The last deal is on the return route.
Can you find out which traders before the Inspector arrives?
Yes, but time's short.
I'll delay Envoy Mok till you return.
How can you disgrace Qing by abusing your post?
It's a misunderstanding.
I will explain everything.
We need no more talk!
Pay with your life.
~ without a word, I can tell ~
~ I'm the only one in your heart ~
~ I feared to be close to my trembling heart ~
~ I couldn't get my breath ~
~ and though I was scared ~
~ if you call for my love, I will be brave ~
~ ensouled in frozen flower petals ~
Jeoha, what will you do?
Let's go back.
You can return now.
Is that true?
You're safe now.
I was afraid I'd be taken away.
I was also afraid...
I'd be too late.
~ if you call for my love, I will be brave ~
~ ensouled in frozen flower petals ~
~ in the blowing wind, when you come to me ~
~ don't pass me by ~
~ I'll live only looking at you ~
You broke your promise?
I'll scold you at Dongungjeon.
Is it safe to return?
Of course.
You get angry seeing me.
That's still true.
I'm angry seeing you.
It can't be helped.
Not seeing you
drove me angrily crazy.
So...
stay by my side.
~ if you are looking for me ~
~ will you follow the moonlit path ~
~ if only our spring day can bloom again ~
~ if only we could go back ~