I tried to bury my feelings.
To keep you by my side, I couldn't reveal them.
Can't we confess love to someone impossible?
A proper parting is as warm as love.
The memory of being loved
could give you lifelong strength.
This uniform ill-suits you.
Won't you live as a woman?
I found courage to confess.
This may endanger me and make me lose you.
~ I know even if you don't say it ~
~ only I am in your heart ~
~ in case you notice my trembling heart ~
~ that was me unable to breathe loudly ~
~ I had so much fear, I hid ~
~ but if you call for my love, I'll be brave ~
~ ensouled in frozen flower petals ~
~ in the blowing wind, on the day you come to me ~
~ so you won't pass me by ~
~ I'll live only looking at you ~
Don't say my heart is wrong.
You said it.
There's no right or wrong in loving someone.
What?
I'll try it once...
that bad love.
~ if you call for my love, I'll be brave ~
~ ensouled in frozen flower petals ~
~ in the blowing wind, on the day you come to me ~
~ so you won't just pass me by ~
~ I won't hesitate anymore ~
~ if it's you, I'll protect this love ~
~ if my love calls for you, will you be brave? ~
~ ensouled in frozen flower petals ~
~ in the blowing wind, on the day you come to me ~
~ so you won't just pass me by ~
~ I'll live only looking at you ~
[ Chapter 8: You Don't Even Know ]
Did something happen?
Kim hyung. What harsh words.
Me?
Asking that when nothing happened...
Th-that's rude.
Really? Sorry.
Oh, Kim hyung.
May I ask you something?
What?
I know
Jeoha most cherishes you, Kim hyung,
and next is Eunuch Jang.
Has he never liked a woman?
Ever? Till now!
He hasn't. Not once.
He hasn't.
I put you on the Exit List.
I'll remove your records here.
Will you live together?
Yes, Jeoha.
Go here. They'll give you a house and jobs.
Oh my. How can you...
Thank you for teaching me
sincere love creates miracles.
Have a long, happy life together.
- Yes, Jeoha. - Yes, Jeoha.
Master Ma.
Be happy together.
You're the third couple I put together.
Don't worry about others.
See who's around you.
Not one, but two. Do you know?
It's a 10 year list of applicants who passed State Exams.
Test writers are Kim family.
Those who passed are Kims.
They're all Kims. Kim...
How interesting.
Here are the questions and answers.
(Questions and Answers for the Regular Examination)
How are these obvious answers those of Confucian scholars?
Then again, it didn't matter what they wrote.
They pass because of their family name.
What do you think?
You mean as a Kim,
or Section Chief of Ministry of Rites?
So your reply changes accordingly.
As a Kim, I deserve reproach.
As an official, I will correct wrongs.
You mean it?
If I say yes, will you believe me?
Premier Kim would have a fit.
I'll read through it. You may go.
Eunuch Hong.
Can you spare time for me?
Pardon?
- Right now, I... - Sam-Nom, come here.
Yea.
Thank you, Naeuri.
You're correct.
Being a eunuch ill-suits me.
I should leave the palace quickly...
But?
I...
don't want to leave.
Isn't it strange?
Thinking hasn't changed my feelings.
I want to...
stay a bit longer.
I'm sorry, Naeuri.
I'm curious.
What captured your heart...
to take this risk.
So you'll go to a mountain temple
to lose weight?
Sure.
If I eat the Abbot's diet for 15 days, then!
My face will slim by half.
Who said it? Can you trust that?
( 'The Unknown Love Story of Joseon' )
This author is a romance expert.
This book...
May I borrow it?
What is it?
Rumour says Hong Gyeong-Nae's daughter is alive.
Have you heard?
I have not.
One word from Premier Kim
worsened my father's anxiety.
This mask is like the one at his feast.
Remember?
Yes, Jeoha.
Find out for me.
Who they are, if they're seeking Hong Gyeong-Nae's girl,
and why?
Yes, Jeoha.
If it's true, we must find her
before Premier Kim.
- It's heavy. Give it to me. - I can't.
It's my job, Jeoha.
Many eyes are on us.
Then put it away. Sunlight is fine.
Jeoha.
The sun's hot. Please go under the parasol.
I'm fine.
If this is heavy, I'm no man.
- Hoon Nam. - Yea, Jeoha.
I'll nap there in the breeze. Don't wake me.
Yea, Jeoha.
And you, hold this well.
Understand?
Why's this tiny hand so rough?
That's how men's hands are.
That's right.
Your eyes, nose and lips
are clearly a man's.
It's your toughness
- I fell for. - Mm. Pardon?
Someone may hear.
Take back those words.
You don't retract words.
You take responsibility for them.
~ were my days always so short? ~
~ whenever I think of you ~
~ the night begins ~
~ and the night ends ~
~ the white morning comes ~
Rest.
I'll read leisurely.
Jeoha.
You're so kind to me,
but I can't enjoy it.
You don't know everything about me.
I never said I did.
I said to rest.
Jeoha, don't be so caring.
I want to keep leaning on you. That won't do.
Eunuch Hong.
She's the Princess' friend.
You're Eunuch Hong?
Yes.
You say he's high status and handsome,
cold, and uninterested in beautiful women
like yourself.
I tried to attract his interest
but to no avail.
What did you do?
He caused me to fall
so I asked him to help me up...
Gosh.
You should've slapped him
and acted cold.
True?
But I smile when I see him.
And I asked him to stroll with me,
and got a refusal.
You really did that?
I was shameless.
What's that look?
You can't help me?
No. I don't need to help you.
What use are my methods?
You convey feelings candidly. I envy you.
- Me? - Yes.
You'll be happy with him.
Sincerity is powerful.
Jeoha.
Being a Regent before age 20,
you must stand strong.
But be steadfast
and not lazy in politics.
Study and learn,
- no matter what trials... - Hoon Nam.
may come...Yea, Jeoha.
Don't make it complicated.
"Be strong" is all you need.
Yea.
Jeoha.
Please be strong.
Thank you.
And you?
Anything to say to me?
I don't.
I know you will do great.
Seja has arrived!
Seja must've been shocked by the empty Hall.
He'd have walked in confidently by now.
What a shame.
How can he cancel the Regular Exam and
use the King's Special Exam?
He must know
we select winners beforehand.
He's warning us he'll stop Kim family promotions.
We select those who assist the King.
Let him do as he wishes.
He'll give up on his own.
What can he do in an empty Hall?
We run the Royal Court.
We need to teach him that.
Agree?
Minister Kim, upset stomach.
Minister Kim, high blood pressure.
Gosh. Even a skin rash.
How disrespectful.
Jeoha, shall I send them an order to come?
Uhoh. You didn't hear?
Everyone is very ill.
~ Moonlight Drawn by Clouds ~
I know you like my face
but you're too obvious.
Huh?
Your expression was dark.
Eat some, Jeoha. (yakgwa - honey cakes)
Sweets are a good pick-me-up.
What would you do?
About what?
If you faced a difficult foe,
what would you do?
If I must fight,
I'd use all my strength.
If that doesn't work,
I must adapt.
I'll go now.
Je-...Jeoha.
True, that's the best pick-me-up.
You didn't eat any.
I meant you.
Send in the Royal Pharmacist.
What? Ah, Je-...
We found someone who was close to Hong Gyeong-Nae.
We'll find out if he knows
the family's whereabouts.
Find out fast before those thieves do.
Yea.
He died 10 years ago, yet they still wait.
Hong Gyeong-Nae is impressive.
Correct.
Everyone's fussing
to find his daughter.
- Let me see. - That's...
What's that?
"Kim Eui Gyo".
"Kim Geun Gyo".
What's this?
Seja's here.
I worried how I'd deliver all the medicine.
Luckily,
you're all gathered. What a relief.
Here.
You have indigestion,
so I had the pharmacist prepare medicine.
This must be effective.
Agree?
Jeoha.
Please come inside.
I thought she was a widow.
She lived with her daughter.
But once in a while, I heard arguing.
Sometimes a man left rice so
I thought he was the father.
Actually, he was Hong Gyeong-Nae.
And after the riots?
They'd be dead.
Royal Guards combed the nation for them.
They wouldn't be spared.
Remember anything of the girl?
No, I don't.
She was a baby.
Big eyes. She was pretty.
What's her name?
What was it?
Ra...Ra something.
Ra-On.
Hong Ra-On.
It's amazing feng shui.
Officials too ill to work
recovered so fast here.
I'm thinking of
moving Court assembly to your house.
What do you think?
Officials gathered separately
to loyally discuss political affairs.
Scholar-Officials led Joseon for 400 years.
But you ignore this and go your own way.
Officials' duty is to direct your right path.
But your "right path" differs from mine.
If a red flower grows in grass,
humans want to pick that flower.
"Get plucked if you stand out". Is that it?
But, to pick that flower,
the grass is first passed.
You remember
His Majesty's regrets
after the Queen died seven years ago.
Please heed my loyal advice.
If you need help, find me.
Be satisfied with enough.
Knowing your place isn't shameful.
I'm Kim Yoon-Sung.
I'm Jo Ha-Yeon.
Were you surprised I asked to meet?
Not much. You'd have reasons.
Please sit.
This is improper
but I'm curious about my potential husband.
Is your curiosity satisfied?
Yes. But, I'm worried.
To marry a great man like you,
I lack in many ways.
Could you elaborate?
As an only child, I'm inconsiderate
and impatient.
Goodness.
That's a problem.
Also,
I prefer books to embroidering.
I know earthy folktales to shock you.
My father is worried about me.
Well, I'm not as upright as I'm famed for.
So don't worry.
That can't be true.
I understood what you want, so don't worry.
Pardon?
You don't want to marry me
but you fear to reject me.
How'd you know...?
You have another woman in mind?
We're in the same situation.
What should we do?
Let's break this marriage peacefully.
Come and look.
Naeuri.
Here, look at these.
Eternity love bracelets tie lovers' fate.
Eternity love bracelets...
If two lovers separate, they go round and round
till they meet again.
I didn't expect you here, Jeoha.
Why are you staring?
Is this a planned coincidence?
Pardon?
I didn't plan this, truly.
Then...
is this really fate?
No subtlety.
Do you have plans tomorrow?
I'll be training Guards at the training ground.
Who are they?
I'll rush at them on 3. Please flee.
1, 2, 3.
Are you alright?
I'm relieved you're safe.
Why...
don't you ask me?
About why you were being chased?
If you could tell me, you wouldn't hide it.
- Jeoha. - I want to be alone.
You may go now.
Byung-Yeon.
If I can trust only one person in this world,
it would be you.
You know, right?
Remember...
how His Majesty regretted
the Queen's death 7 years ago.
People say she didn't die of illness.
Who hurt Mother?
Seja!
Never say that aloud. Understand?
Father.
Find the truth.
Find them.
Find the ones who hurt Mother.
Seja!
Jeoha.
Where have you been?
I met someone I missed.
Who is that?
My mother.
What was your mother, the late Queen, like?
She was bored in the Palace
and curious about outside.
You're like her.
She upset Court staff with her endless antics.
And isn't that like you?
Still, she was warm and wise.
I couldn't protect her.
I couldn't.
I knew then
I must get strong to protect loved ones.
Jeoha...
You worried when I disappeared?
You needn't say a word.
Just standing by my side...
you're my yakgwa (sweet pick-me-up).
What's this?
Minister Jo's house sent it, Jeoha.
Jeo-...
He saved me in danger.
It's fate.
As you said,
I'll say my sincere feelings.
You disliked my gift?
I didn't open it.
I was unsure what it meant.
You saved my life.
That was accidental.
I'm poor at embroidery.
I stayed up nights to do this.
I think of you and miss you.
You can't bear to be a step away?
Jeoha.
May I ask something?
Have you loved a woman?
I have.
You have?
When? What's she like?
Right now.
A very beautiful woman.
Then,
why do you treat me well?
- That's... - All day long,
I feel happy, angry, hurt.
I suffer.
I don't know your feelings towards me. Can't I ask?
I may serve you
but you don't own my heart.
~ with thoughts of you far away ~
~ I toss and turn night after night ~
~ I'm not okay to say I'm alright ~
~ again today, I'm sorry ~
~ but if you truly take yourself away from me ~
~ am I really myself? ~
~ without you, days and nights connect endlessly ~
~ I must breathe without the air that is you ~
I may serve you
but you don't own my heart.
~ all is scattering ~
~ though it hurts, fondly goodbye ~
What is it, Jeoha?
Ra-On?
Why do you seek her? Or know of her?
Did you find her 10 years ago?
I want to protect her. Tell me.
Whatever you intend,
she ran away.
Where to?
I dunno. I came here in case she's back.
If anyone asks for her, play dumb.
No.
Escape first.
It's unsafe here.
H-hey...
Will Ra-On be okay?
What are you doing?
What...is this?
An ornament for a beautiful woman. What else?
A beautiful woman?
- Who...? - I told you.
I love a woman right now...
right in front of me.
Hey!
Do you truly
want to protect her?
Sam-Nom.
What'd you say?
Hong Sam-Nom.
She's in the Palace.
She was sold off by thugs.
That's all I know.
I will now
treat you as the most precious woman.
May I do that?
~ if you call for my love ~
~ I will be brave ~
~ ensouled in frozen flower petals ~
~ in the blowing wind, when you come to me ~
~ so you won't pass me by ~