WEBVTT 00:45.254 --> 00:48.966 PERFECT CROWN 00:59.851 --> 01:01.060 THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION 01:01.061 --> 01:03.062 CHILD ACTORS AND ANIMALS WERE FILMED SAFELY 03:12.567 --> 03:17.280 PERFECT CROWN 03:18.240 --> 03:19.241 An accident? 03:19.741 --> 03:20.991 What have you heard exactly? 03:20.992 --> 03:23.369 Only that there was a collision. 03:27.457 --> 03:28.834 I need to be there. 03:30.669 --> 03:32.086 Do not just stand there. 03:32.087 --> 03:33.712 Prepare to leave at once! 03:33.713 --> 03:34.965 Yes, Your Majesty. 03:37.884 --> 03:43.390 THE ROYAL SEOUL HOSPITAL 03:46.643 --> 03:48.395 How did this happen? 03:48.979 --> 03:50.062 What about His Majesty? 03:50.063 --> 03:52.232 Was there an attack on His Majesty's life? 03:53.567 --> 03:55.192 Say something! 03:55.193 --> 03:56.570 Please calm down, Your Majesty. 04:00.240 --> 04:03.325 His scans reveal no fractures or internal injuries. 04:03.326 --> 04:05.202 Just some minor bruising. 04:29.186 --> 04:30.270 And the Grand Prince? 04:30.854 --> 04:32.731 I heard he was at the scene as well. 04:33.482 --> 04:34.900 Is he all right? 04:37.944 --> 04:39.237 He is in surgery. 04:39.946 --> 04:42.449 It appears his left shoulder bore much of the impact. 04:43.283 --> 04:45.952 It seems he has done everything in his power to stop the car. 04:47.078 --> 04:48.079 Prime Minister Min. 04:50.207 --> 04:51.208 May I have a word? 05:06.681 --> 05:09.266 Photos of the accident have spread on social media. 05:09.267 --> 05:10.976 Her conspicuous vehicle didn't help. 05:10.977 --> 05:13.145 How is Ms. Seong doing? 05:13.146 --> 05:16.066 She's still unconscious, but the scans have come back clean. 05:16.900 --> 05:20.152 Hmm. Are photos of the escort vehicles also circulating? 05:20.153 --> 05:23.572 No. They were some distance away from the scene, 05:23.573 --> 05:25.407 and we're removing them as they appear. 05:25.408 --> 05:26.492 That should be enough. 05:26.493 --> 05:27.993 Pushing too hard will raise-- 05:27.994 --> 05:29.287 What did you just say? 05:33.166 --> 05:36.127 What does Ms. Seong Huiju have to do with any of this? 05:42.300 --> 05:44.302 Are you saying the vehicle involved, 05:45.053 --> 05:47.848 the one His Majesty was in, belongs to that woman? 05:54.729 --> 05:55.730 Your Majesty. 06:00.193 --> 06:01.236 Where are you going? 06:04.489 --> 06:06.658 Must I report such things to you? 06:12.163 --> 06:13.164 The wise decision 06:14.165 --> 06:16.626 would be to not go anywhere. 06:19.462 --> 06:22.090 The people know Ms. Seong's vehicle was involved. 06:23.049 --> 06:24.133 So? 06:24.134 --> 06:25.968 "His Majesty was in that car 06:25.969 --> 06:28.304 and the Grand Prince caused an accident to save him, 06:28.305 --> 06:31.725 racking up countless traffic violations and substantial damage in the process." 06:32.350 --> 06:34.018 If word of this got out, 06:34.019 --> 06:35.020 all of this could be blamed 06:36.146 --> 06:37.230 on the young king. 06:39.065 --> 06:40.149 Prime Minister Min. 06:40.150 --> 06:42.402 I am merely stating that it could lead 06:43.153 --> 06:44.279 to such dire conclusions. 06:46.865 --> 06:48.533 Are you trying to protect that maiden? 06:50.160 --> 06:52.329 I am trying to protect the Crown. 07:00.503 --> 07:02.380 OPERATING CENTER 07:03.798 --> 07:05.050 LEE ♪ IN RECOVERY 07:11.723 --> 07:13.058 The surgery went well. 07:13.558 --> 07:15.267 The anesthesia has just worn off, 07:15.268 --> 07:18.355 so he should be able to go up to his room in about an hour. 07:20.190 --> 07:22.399 What about any lasting effects? 07:22.400 --> 07:26.570 I heard it can be difficult to use your arm after shoulder surgery. 07:26.571 --> 07:29.239 The surgery wasn't due to a fracture or a chronic condition, 07:29.240 --> 07:30.367 so that is unlikely. 07:31.034 --> 07:32.451 - No need to worry. - Thank you. 07:32.452 --> 07:34.287 - Thank you, Doctor. - Thank you. 07:35.705 --> 07:36.997 Thank goodness. 07:36.998 --> 07:38.291 - That's a relief. - Yes. 08:03.566 --> 08:06.235 Let's increase security on the floor Ms. Seong is on. 08:06.236 --> 08:08.070 - Send people from our office. - Yes, sir. 08:08.071 --> 08:10.030 Let me know as soon as she wakes up. 08:10.031 --> 08:11.241 Yes, sir. 08:24.504 --> 08:26.047 SEONG HUIJU 09:04.002 --> 09:06.087 Ms. Seong. 09:08.715 --> 09:09.799 Your Majesty? 09:10.467 --> 09:12.260 Are you awake? 09:15.472 --> 09:17.474 Your Majesty! Are you all right? 09:18.516 --> 09:19.850 Is anything broken? 09:21.519 --> 09:22.645 I am sorry. 09:24.314 --> 09:27.192 This all happened because I insisted on a drive. 09:30.737 --> 09:31.738 Not at all. 09:32.947 --> 09:34.991 Your Majesty and I are both fine. 09:39.079 --> 09:40.455 Wait, His Royal Highness. 09:41.164 --> 09:43.248 Where is the Grand Prince? Is he here as well? 09:43.249 --> 09:44.917 Do not worry. 09:44.918 --> 09:47.544 Uncle did not faint. 09:47.545 --> 09:50.006 He even went into the operating room without crying. 09:50.507 --> 09:52.633 The operating room? 09:52.634 --> 09:55.011 He's having surgery? 09:55.762 --> 09:58.264 Would you like some water? 09:59.015 --> 10:00.599 Is the surgery over? 10:00.600 --> 10:01.601 Are you okay? 10:03.937 --> 10:06.188 I mean, what were you thinking, jumping in there? 10:06.189 --> 10:07.273 Are you insane? 10:07.774 --> 10:10.984 Ms. Seong, His Royal Highness has just woken up from the anesthesia… 10:10.985 --> 10:12.612 - You can't just-- - Hold on. 10:13.404 --> 10:15.656 You even hurt your face? 10:15.657 --> 10:17.826 When that's all you have going for you? 10:24.874 --> 10:25.875 Oh, no. 10:27.252 --> 10:28.253 How are you doing? 10:32.507 --> 10:33.508 You were unconscious. 10:36.594 --> 10:37.637 I'm perfectly fine. 10:49.816 --> 10:50.817 Come here. 10:56.030 --> 10:57.157 I'm hurting. 11:26.311 --> 11:27.437 Anywhere else? 11:29.939 --> 11:30.940 I'm fine. 11:46.873 --> 11:48.791 Don't ever jump in like that again. 11:52.086 --> 11:54.672 I need to you stay in one piece so you can have my back. 11:55.882 --> 11:57.841 You were lucky this time. 11:57.842 --> 12:00.469 Imagine if your life was in danger… 12:00.470 --> 12:02.931 You think it would end with just a few eggs? 12:03.473 --> 12:05.433 Then stop putting me in that position. 12:08.519 --> 12:09.812 I can't promise you that. 12:11.189 --> 12:12.357 Then I can't either. 12:15.109 --> 12:18.029 You make it seem like you're madly in love with me. 12:21.074 --> 12:22.951 This is what should be making the headlines. 12:36.047 --> 12:37.714 Babe, you sure this is right? 12:37.715 --> 12:39.424 Yeah, you're almost there. 12:39.425 --> 12:40.592 Okay. 12:40.593 --> 12:43.679 Now put one hand on your chest. Namaste. 12:43.680 --> 12:45.055 What? Nama-what-now? 12:45.056 --> 12:46.556 Namaste. 12:46.557 --> 12:48.850 Right. Nama… 12:48.851 --> 12:50.436 FATHER 12:51.271 --> 12:52.980 - Babe, Father's calling. - What? 12:52.981 --> 12:54.606 Now? Why? 12:54.607 --> 12:56.484 - Does he know you're not at work? - Darn it. 12:59.404 --> 13:00.530 It's not even 8:00 yet. 13:01.030 --> 13:02.864 That's true. Did you do something wrong? 13:02.865 --> 13:03.866 No, I didn't. 13:04.409 --> 13:05.410 Hello, Father. 13:06.327 --> 13:08.454 What? Seong Huiju did? 13:09.122 --> 13:11.207 What in the… Babe, turn the TV on. 13:13.376 --> 13:14.377 Yes. 13:15.169 --> 13:19.256 Last night, a traffic accident occurred on an outlying road in Gyeonggi Province. 13:19.257 --> 13:21.258 - A speeding sports car - Yes, just a moment. 13:21.259 --> 13:23.677 collided with a vehicle in the adjacent lane. 13:23.678 --> 13:26.430 The driver of the sports car was identified as CEO Seong Huiju 13:26.431 --> 13:28.974 of Castle Beauty, sparking further controversy. 13:28.975 --> 13:31.184 It is being reported that Ms. Seong's vehicle 13:31.185 --> 13:33.145 was traveling 50 km/h over the speed limit… 13:33.146 --> 13:35.480 - What do we do? - Father, we'll come to you now. 13:35.481 --> 13:38.234 - The police are still investigating… - All right. 13:38.901 --> 13:39.944 You can't come in here. 13:40.653 --> 13:43.071 Seriously? Don't you remember me from last time? 13:43.072 --> 13:44.823 I'm her assistant at Castle Beauty. 13:44.824 --> 13:46.450 You can't. Please step back. 13:46.451 --> 13:48.244 This is driving me insane. 13:49.287 --> 13:50.329 Then what about him? 13:53.041 --> 13:56.044 Come on! Why do you only ever stop me? 13:56.878 --> 13:58.170 Ms. Seong! 13:58.171 --> 13:59.881 Ms. Do, come here. 14:01.507 --> 14:02.675 She's with me. 14:03.885 --> 14:05.678 Those jerks are the worst. 14:07.138 --> 14:08.139 Unbelievable. 14:09.348 --> 14:10.391 Why do they keep… 14:12.852 --> 14:15.354 I told you I'm fine. 14:15.897 --> 14:17.272 Nothing to worry about. 14:17.273 --> 14:19.233 I'm totally fine. 14:19.984 --> 14:21.194 You'll fix this, right? 14:25.239 --> 14:26.782 LIVE 3-MIN CHART 14:26.783 --> 14:28.950 This was all part of the plan, right? 14:28.951 --> 14:32.246 The chairman is freaking out. He wants you as soon as you're discharged. 14:34.415 --> 14:35.582 He knows I was injured? 14:35.583 --> 14:36.834 Of course… 14:40.755 --> 14:42.297 he does. 14:42.298 --> 14:44.092 And still, not a single word? 14:44.926 --> 14:46.803 Not from Father, or even Seong Taeju? 14:49.305 --> 14:51.807 I mean, how did you even end up in that accident? 14:54.018 --> 14:55.977 - Did you drink and drive? - No, I didn't. 14:55.978 --> 14:57.021 I swear I didn't. 14:58.147 --> 15:01.483 Then were you just speeding for the thrill of it? 15:02.860 --> 15:04.486 You think I'm some kind of lunatic? 15:04.487 --> 15:06.697 Just randomly speeding for the thrill of it? 15:08.407 --> 15:09.951 The car just took off. 15:10.868 --> 15:12.662 The brakes and all weren't working. 15:14.080 --> 15:15.081 What in the world… 15:16.666 --> 15:20.253 Then I'll first prepare a press release with the dashcam footage. 15:20.837 --> 15:22.879 - You can't. - Why not? 15:22.880 --> 15:24.715 You just can't. 15:28.261 --> 15:29.846 His Majesty was with me. 15:30.513 --> 15:31.514 His Majesty? 15:32.515 --> 15:33.933 As in His Majesty the King? 15:35.643 --> 15:37.520 The investigation won't be public. 15:43.484 --> 15:44.568 Damn it. 15:44.569 --> 15:45.903 It just never ends! 15:50.241 --> 15:51.450 Let's reconsider this. 15:52.451 --> 15:54.452 - Reconsider what? - This marriage. 15:54.453 --> 15:55.663 Can't you just call it off? 15:56.372 --> 15:59.457 You're seriously bringing that up now? 15:59.458 --> 16:02.752 There has been nothing but trouble since Prince I-AN entered your life. 16:02.753 --> 16:05.046 Egged at your own door over a little scandal. 16:05.047 --> 16:07.716 One wrong turn in the palace made you an arsonist. 16:07.717 --> 16:10.302 And this time, you nearly died. 16:10.303 --> 16:12.596 Grand Prince I-AN was the one who saved me. 16:12.597 --> 16:14.307 Wait, he was the one who saved you? 16:15.266 --> 16:17.310 Why are you two so caught up in this? 16:18.019 --> 16:19.311 What do you mean? 16:19.312 --> 16:21.938 I mean, why are you two overdoing it? 16:21.939 --> 16:23.815 You'll be divorced in three years anyway. 16:23.816 --> 16:25.025 "Divorced"? 16:27.737 --> 16:28.738 Jeongwoo. 16:48.216 --> 16:49.508 Where did you pop out from? 16:50.134 --> 16:51.677 Is your job fun? 16:52.511 --> 16:53.803 Pardon? 16:53.804 --> 16:55.139 Working at the palace. 16:55.765 --> 16:56.849 Oh, the palace? 16:57.683 --> 16:58.684 Well… 16:59.185 --> 17:01.604 Why? Are you looking to work there too? 17:02.730 --> 17:03.731 Wow. 17:05.942 --> 17:07.568 When Ms. Seong moves into the palace… 17:12.198 --> 17:13.407 I'll be following her. 17:21.457 --> 17:22.625 So charismatic. 17:34.387 --> 17:35.638 You said it was genuine. 17:36.264 --> 17:37.681 Was it all a lie? 17:37.682 --> 17:40.475 I wouldn't go so far as to call it a lie… 17:40.476 --> 17:42.227 Seong Huiju. 17:42.228 --> 17:43.813 It's like a marriage of convenience. 17:44.355 --> 17:45.856 A simple exchange of services. 17:46.482 --> 17:48.400 You know plenty of people like that. 17:48.401 --> 17:49.943 Don't make a big deal out of it. 17:49.944 --> 17:51.237 That's completely different. 17:51.821 --> 17:52.862 How so? 17:52.863 --> 17:55.241 Don't you know how dangerous the palace can be? 17:55.866 --> 17:57.785 - Even this accident-- - I'm fine. 17:59.203 --> 18:01.205 You think I proposed without knowing that? 18:01.914 --> 18:02.999 You proposed to him? 18:04.250 --> 18:06.877 Yeah. I was rejected about three times. 18:14.719 --> 18:15.720 Listen. 18:16.304 --> 18:18.097 I have everything but status. 18:18.598 --> 18:20.599 I have the money, talent, and ambition, 18:20.600 --> 18:22.393 but status is the one thing I don't have. 18:22.893 --> 18:24.186 If I just had that… 18:25.938 --> 18:27.897 I mean, why can't I have that too? 18:27.898 --> 18:28.982 Is that all? 18:33.154 --> 18:34.989 The reason you want to marry him. 18:35.865 --> 18:37.283 Is status all there is to it? 18:38.909 --> 18:40.411 What else could there be? 18:53.674 --> 18:54.675 Then do it with me. 18:56.010 --> 18:57.219 Do what? 18:58.763 --> 19:00.848 Just marry me instead. 19:04.143 --> 19:05.311 That will not do. 19:06.854 --> 19:09.523 The Grand Prince, who had surgery, is returning to the palace. 19:10.650 --> 19:12.359 Then surely, the King should as well. 19:12.360 --> 19:14.110 But, Your Majesty… 19:14.111 --> 19:15.945 If the king remains out of sight, 19:15.946 --> 19:18.616 the people will come to think they do not need one. 19:21.452 --> 19:22.662 Do you not agree? 19:24.789 --> 19:26.290 I agree. 19:32.421 --> 19:35.090 Your Royal Highness, I've been discharged… 19:35.091 --> 19:36.092 Huh? 19:40.221 --> 19:41.972 Has he already been discharged? 19:48.062 --> 19:50.773 Your Royal Highness, Prime Minister Min has arrived. 19:53.693 --> 19:54.777 Show him in. 19:58.823 --> 19:59.824 Your Royal Highness. 20:01.701 --> 20:02.743 You are all dismissed. 20:26.976 --> 20:28.060 I mean, 20:28.602 --> 20:32.815 he should at least tell me if he's been discharged. 20:33.691 --> 20:36.110 Not a great sign for married life. 20:37.570 --> 20:39.488 He didn't say anything at the hospital? 20:39.989 --> 20:40.990 When? 20:41.532 --> 20:43.951 The last time I saw him was early this morning. 20:44.493 --> 20:45.494 What? 20:57.423 --> 20:59.466 But he was standing outside your room earlier. 20:59.467 --> 21:02.135 My room? When? 21:02.136 --> 21:04.054 When Prime Minister Min stopped by. 21:05.222 --> 21:06.639 Then do it with me. 21:06.640 --> 21:09.017 Just marry me instead. 21:17.109 --> 21:19.862 Huh? 21:21.572 --> 21:23.281 So what you're saying is 21:23.282 --> 21:26.534 Ms. Seong was kicked out by His Royal Highness? 21:26.535 --> 21:29.497 Well, I mean, it was more like… 21:30.289 --> 21:31.748 He asked that you return home. 21:31.749 --> 21:33.875 That's the same thing! 21:38.547 --> 21:39.714 PRINCE 21:39.715 --> 21:41.341 Is he kidding me right now? 21:49.183 --> 21:51.644 Your Ladyship! Wait, Your Ladyship. 21:53.604 --> 21:54.605 It's fine. 21:55.356 --> 21:57.233 The master of the house has already spoken. 21:58.234 --> 21:59.527 It's not that. 22:02.154 --> 22:03.155 The hopae. 22:04.365 --> 22:05.533 He would like it returned. 22:53.247 --> 22:56.417 JUNIOR ALUM 23:08.429 --> 23:09.430 Is that all? 23:11.307 --> 23:13.350 The reason you want to marry him. 23:13.976 --> 23:15.269 Is status all there is to it? 23:15.811 --> 23:16.979 What else could there be? 23:17.730 --> 23:18.981 Then do it with me. 23:20.357 --> 23:22.484 Just marry me instead. 23:41.879 --> 23:43.255 Say it to my face. 23:44.173 --> 23:45.174 Whatever it is. 24:20.709 --> 24:24.421 It is a relief that I will never have to teach you. 24:28.801 --> 24:30.970 No matter how great a teacher may be, 24:31.470 --> 24:34.974 there are things that simply cannot be taught. 24:39.353 --> 24:40.521 Pardon? 24:51.824 --> 24:55.244 Your Royal Highness, Ms. Seong Huiju has arrived. 24:57.079 --> 24:58.622 Are you cleared to be out already? 25:01.917 --> 25:02.918 That's your concern? 25:08.632 --> 25:10.217 Why did you kick me out? 25:11.260 --> 25:12.553 Because of the Queen Mother? 25:16.890 --> 25:17.891 Or… 25:18.976 --> 25:20.102 because of Jeongwoo? 25:21.729 --> 25:22.730 What about him? 25:25.232 --> 25:26.983 Didn't you overhear something? 25:26.984 --> 25:28.068 What? 25:29.236 --> 25:30.237 Never mind. 25:31.947 --> 25:34.157 Then why did you kick me out? 25:34.158 --> 25:36.869 I need to know what's going on before I play along or not. 25:39.621 --> 25:41.206 Someone messed with your car. 25:42.541 --> 25:44.001 That is what caused the accident. 25:47.880 --> 25:49.006 Who? 25:49.673 --> 25:50.716 It's being investigated. 25:51.759 --> 25:52.885 We will catch them. 25:55.345 --> 25:56.346 And so, 25:57.890 --> 25:59.348 I'm changing the plan. 26:02.770 --> 26:03.771 Let's… 26:08.025 --> 26:09.068 call off this marriage. 26:14.782 --> 26:16.992 What… What was that? 26:19.411 --> 26:21.497 Call what off now? 26:23.332 --> 26:24.333 The marriage. 26:26.919 --> 26:28.128 But why? 26:28.879 --> 26:30.588 Did Queen Mother tell you to do that? 26:30.589 --> 26:32.256 Because of the accident? 26:32.257 --> 26:34.384 That was because His Majesty was relentless. 26:35.010 --> 26:37.386 And you said someone messed with my car. 26:37.387 --> 26:39.430 That makes me a victim too. 26:39.431 --> 26:40.432 Exactly. 26:42.184 --> 26:43.560 That's why we must call it off. 26:47.064 --> 26:49.024 If I married someone like you 26:49.900 --> 26:52.152 who breaks every rule and has enemies at every turn… 26:54.655 --> 26:56.532 the Crown is bound to fall. 27:15.384 --> 27:19.011 Father, this is a serious accident. 27:19.012 --> 27:20.429 See here. 27:20.430 --> 27:23.224 God, she's even driving on the other side of the road. 27:23.225 --> 27:25.518 If you ask me, at best, she's drunk. 27:25.519 --> 27:27.980 At worst, it's hard drugs. Nowadays, there's this… 27:29.523 --> 27:30.606 Right. 27:30.607 --> 27:33.651 I mean, she's always been desperate for attention. 27:33.652 --> 27:37.280 Now that she's dating Prince I-AN, she's become a total hot tomato. 27:37.281 --> 27:38.323 - And… - Potato. 27:39.491 --> 27:41.868 It's "hot potato." Like a freshly baked hot potato. 27:41.869 --> 27:43.287 Oh, right. Potato. 27:43.787 --> 27:44.913 So, now… 27:45.497 --> 27:46.956 Babe, does that matter? 27:46.957 --> 27:48.750 Tomato. Potato. Same difference. 27:49.293 --> 27:50.377 Sometimes, you can be… 27:51.086 --> 27:56.132 Anyway, Father, this is totally a huge, glaring owner-related risk. 27:56.133 --> 27:58.634 You saw how the stock had shot up over the last few days 27:58.635 --> 28:00.428 and just took a nosedive, didn't you? 28:00.429 --> 28:02.639 At this rate, Castle Beauty will just… 28:04.057 --> 28:05.309 So what? 28:08.228 --> 28:09.854 You want to take over Beauty? 28:09.855 --> 28:11.899 Is that any way to speak to your brother? 28:12.524 --> 28:14.275 What is it? 28:14.276 --> 28:16.111 Let's make this quick. I'm busy. 28:18.530 --> 28:19.865 Explain yourself. 28:22.075 --> 28:23.869 What is there to explain? 28:24.828 --> 28:26.203 It's just as you see. 28:26.204 --> 28:27.789 Can you handle the consequences? 28:28.290 --> 28:29.958 We'll issue a press release soon. 28:31.335 --> 28:32.336 Neither alcohol 28:33.253 --> 28:34.837 nor drugs were involved. 28:34.838 --> 28:36.798 I heard they moved all your things 28:37.591 --> 28:39.092 out of his house today. 28:39.760 --> 28:41.677 Did you have me followed? 28:41.678 --> 28:43.346 Explain yourself first! 28:46.975 --> 28:48.769 It's just a lovers' spat. 28:50.062 --> 28:51.145 Satisfied? 28:51.146 --> 28:52.730 You call yourself a businesswoman, 28:52.731 --> 28:54.899 yet you don't even realize you're being used. 28:54.900 --> 28:57.277 The Grand Prince has used you for all you're worth. 28:58.695 --> 29:02.240 He acted like he was above status, as if he had no ambition for the throne. 29:03.033 --> 29:04.993 Now that he has everything… 29:07.996 --> 29:09.497 he's tossing you out. 29:12.376 --> 29:13.377 So what? 29:15.170 --> 29:16.463 What's the issue? 29:18.423 --> 29:20.008 Two can play that game. 29:21.551 --> 29:24.221 Do you know how much our stock has jumped at the news 29:25.013 --> 29:27.515 of Castle Group's Seong Huiju marrying into the royal family? 29:27.516 --> 29:30.309 Hey, kid. It all tanked today. 29:30.310 --> 29:32.729 It will bounce right back after the press release, damn it. 29:36.984 --> 29:39.987 They're even asking if the "Castle" name was part of some grand plan. 29:40.654 --> 29:41.737 Haven't you seen the news? 29:41.738 --> 29:44.615 Did it ever cross your mind that it'll put a bigger target on our backs? 29:44.616 --> 29:46.201 So we take a few hits! 29:48.078 --> 29:49.662 A few hits won't kill you. 29:53.417 --> 29:55.293 And even if it did, what of it? 29:56.795 --> 29:58.255 We all end up dead anyway. 29:59.047 --> 30:01.091 What, do you plan to live forever? 30:02.384 --> 30:04.428 Next time, just text me instead. 30:05.679 --> 30:08.682 If you want to yell that badly, then feel free to call. 30:12.144 --> 30:14.103 - Sit down. - I have plans. 30:14.104 --> 30:15.105 Seong Huiju! 30:19.109 --> 30:20.110 It's me. 30:20.652 --> 30:22.529 I need you to look into something for me. 30:33.790 --> 30:35.417 Find out who last worked on my car. 30:37.669 --> 30:41.298 Dig up everything you possibly can on them. 30:47.387 --> 30:49.139 A grand prince of this nation can't… 30:50.766 --> 30:52.726 break an engagement. 30:53.268 --> 30:56.604 Technically, there's nothing to break. We were never engaged. 30:56.605 --> 30:57.688 Are you kidding? 30:57.689 --> 31:00.733 After all that talk about getting married and living together? 31:00.734 --> 31:01.984 We never lived together. 31:01.985 --> 31:04.071 - I was at the palace, and she was-- - Listen. 31:06.156 --> 31:09.533 Even if you killed someone, I would take your side. 31:09.534 --> 31:10.869 But this is not cool. It's-- 31:12.037 --> 31:13.914 Why would you side with a murderer? 31:15.332 --> 31:17.209 You must've had your reasons. 31:18.126 --> 31:20.211 So, why did you break it off? 31:20.212 --> 31:22.297 - I didn't "break"-- - Seriously? Come on. 31:23.090 --> 31:24.299 That's not what I'm asking. 31:27.135 --> 31:29.012 Why did you break it off? 31:39.356 --> 31:40.357 To keep her alive. 31:43.568 --> 31:46.821 Mother, should we pick up fried chicken on the way to the palace? 31:46.822 --> 31:47.905 Fried chicken? 31:47.906 --> 31:50.200 Hwan texted and said he wanted some. 31:51.701 --> 31:53.786 He's always making me do stuff like this. 31:53.787 --> 31:56.248 Shall we, then? 31:56.873 --> 31:57.874 Yes, Mother. 32:24.317 --> 32:25.735 Mother! 32:55.390 --> 32:58.268 Mother, should we pick up fried chicken on the way to the palace? 33:00.145 --> 33:01.396 Shall we, then? 33:08.904 --> 33:10.447 Mother… 33:11.615 --> 33:12.824 Mother… 33:48.485 --> 33:50.111 There wasn't a doubt in my mind. 33:50.779 --> 33:53.657 It was a moment I'd regretted countless times. 34:09.297 --> 34:10.590 That's what changed my mind. 34:13.009 --> 34:14.261 It was just an accident. 34:15.178 --> 34:17.347 It wasn't even your fault, so why? 34:20.058 --> 34:21.101 It was my fault. 34:23.228 --> 34:24.521 Signs of deliberate tampering 34:25.105 --> 34:26.815 were found in the accident vehicle. 34:28.233 --> 34:31.736 We'll need to investigate further to determine if they were targeting 34:32.279 --> 34:33.738 His Majesty or Ms. Seong. 34:38.076 --> 34:40.704 However, do not concern yourself too much. 34:42.664 --> 34:44.581 I will do everything in my power to protect 34:44.582 --> 34:46.042 His Majesty, Your Royal Highness, 34:47.335 --> 34:48.503 and the Crown. 34:52.132 --> 34:53.133 In turn, 34:53.758 --> 34:54.843 I'd like to ask you 34:56.720 --> 34:59.139 to protect Ms. Seong Huiju. 35:01.433 --> 35:03.518 Please cast her far away from the palace. 35:05.312 --> 35:08.064 I sincerely implore you, Your Royal Highness. 35:13.820 --> 35:14.946 That is why 35:16.197 --> 35:17.324 I must step aside. 35:19.409 --> 35:20.410 Your Royal Highness. 35:20.952 --> 35:22.037 Thus, 35:23.580 --> 35:24.623 I want to do something. 35:25.832 --> 35:26.833 Pardon? 35:28.501 --> 35:29.502 A parting gift. 35:31.296 --> 35:32.297 For her. 35:43.725 --> 35:45.392 The Inner Court Banquet guest list, 35:45.393 --> 35:47.061 proposed by the Royal Secretariat. 35:47.062 --> 35:49.438 PALACE EVENT HOSTED FOR LADIES OF THE INNER COURT 35:49.439 --> 35:51.316 TRADITIONALLY HELD SINCE THE JOSEON DYNASTY 35:53.360 --> 35:55.695 Remove the scandal-ridden figures. 35:59.491 --> 36:00.700 No new money either. 36:03.119 --> 36:05.329 The merits of these two are comparable. 36:05.330 --> 36:07.331 Bring me the details of their families. 36:07.332 --> 36:08.666 Yes, Your Majesty. 36:08.667 --> 36:10.585 Your standards rise every year. 36:11.461 --> 36:14.880 The more exclusive the guest list, 36:14.881 --> 36:17.759 the deeper the despair of the uninvited. 36:18.802 --> 36:22.347 And with it comes the greater delight of those invited. 36:23.390 --> 36:24.808 INNER COURT BANQUET GUEST LIST 36:27.727 --> 36:30.062 Another gathering of the usual suspects this year. 36:30.063 --> 36:31.230 All nobility. 36:31.231 --> 36:32.816 The competition is fiercer every year. 36:33.441 --> 36:35.234 It does offer many benefits. 36:35.235 --> 36:36.694 That is true. 36:36.695 --> 36:38.696 But if they managed to secure an invite, 36:38.697 --> 36:41.532 they must already possess plenty of money and land. 36:43.785 --> 36:46.579 That's precisely why they're willing to die for royal prestige. 36:47.247 --> 36:49.290 It's the only thing their money can't buy. 36:54.170 --> 36:55.462 Ma'am. 36:55.463 --> 36:58.257 I had to jump through some pretty high hoops to secure 36:58.258 --> 37:00.509 this Inner Court Banquet guest list. 37:00.510 --> 37:02.177 A lot of familiar faces, right? 37:02.178 --> 37:04.680 A gathering of female business leaders in their thirties… 37:04.681 --> 37:06.598 Still just 20 of them, right? 37:06.599 --> 37:09.101 Not even enough for a soccer match. 37:09.102 --> 37:10.728 But, ma'am, you said so yourself. 37:10.729 --> 37:13.230 "One absolute is worth more than a hundred maybes." 37:13.231 --> 37:14.857 These are 20 absolutes. 37:14.858 --> 37:16.609 All backed by the Crown, no less! 37:20.697 --> 37:23.532 You once called this the most luxurious marketing strategy… 37:23.533 --> 37:25.576 So what's your point? 37:25.577 --> 37:27.119 Moving on. 37:27.120 --> 37:30.122 Since you have ties with the palace and all, we thought 37:30.123 --> 37:32.791 one of the guests could be a new face of our luxury line. 37:32.792 --> 37:33.752 Yes, so we… 37:34.252 --> 37:35.837 Just a moment. Oh. 37:40.550 --> 37:41.843 Hello. 37:42.594 --> 37:43.595 Hello. 37:44.804 --> 37:47.890 MS. SEONG HUIJU, YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE INNER COURT BANQUET 37:49.184 --> 37:50.642 Me? 37:50.643 --> 37:51.978 Yes, Ms. Seong. 37:53.688 --> 37:58.192 The Inner Court Banquet is a very important annual event. 37:58.193 --> 38:00.737 Of course, I'm aware of the Inner Court Banquet. 38:01.696 --> 38:05.908 But I thought only noblewomen were invited to this. 38:05.909 --> 38:08.535 What? No such criterion exists… 38:08.536 --> 38:09.912 It certainly doesn't, 38:09.913 --> 38:11.289 but that's how it's been done. 38:12.123 --> 38:14.334 For 600 years, without a single exception. 38:18.505 --> 38:21.882 The thing about change is that it happens gradually… 38:21.883 --> 38:23.050 So? How? Why? 38:23.051 --> 38:26.262 Why have I suddenly been invited? 38:26.763 --> 38:30.349 Yes, well, you've experienced some hardships recently, 38:30.350 --> 38:33.853 and the press release about your breakup is about to go out. 38:34.354 --> 38:37.689 So to make it clear the palace wasn't responsible for your breakup… 38:37.690 --> 38:40.526 You want to stage a performance for the public? 38:49.702 --> 38:51.161 Yes, you see, 38:51.162 --> 38:53.455 the dress codes for the two parts are different. 38:53.456 --> 38:55.707 It's customary to wear a dangui for the reception. 38:55.708 --> 38:59.169 The Queen Mother will wear white, so it's best to avoid that color. 38:59.170 --> 39:00.838 No thanks. 39:00.839 --> 39:03.216 To what exactly? The dangui? 39:04.425 --> 39:06.177 The Inner Court Banquet. 39:09.097 --> 39:10.305 Ms. Seong. 39:10.306 --> 39:11.557 Why? 39:11.558 --> 39:13.685 The Inner Court Banquet? You don't want to attend? 39:15.603 --> 39:18.438 Silly me, how did I forget to mention this? 39:18.439 --> 39:22.818 Attending it once will lead to many more royal invitations. 39:22.819 --> 39:25.487 Even royal patronage for your overseas business. 39:25.488 --> 39:27.073 Okay. Above all else, 39:27.574 --> 39:31.118 this will confirm that you two didn't end things badly, 39:31.119 --> 39:33.912 and that you remain on good terms with the Crown. 39:33.913 --> 39:36.164 We can pivot to an "it's all cool" narrative-- 39:36.165 --> 39:37.791 - That would be excellent. - Mm-hmm. 39:37.792 --> 39:39.334 You've always wanted an invite. 39:39.335 --> 39:42.130 That was before marriage was on the table. 39:43.548 --> 39:44.882 No thanks. 39:44.883 --> 39:47.801 But still, His Royal Highness personally… 39:47.802 --> 39:48.970 No… 39:49.762 --> 39:51.055 thank… 39:53.224 --> 39:54.225 you. 39:56.185 --> 39:57.352 What? 39:57.353 --> 39:59.354 So? You just left? 39:59.355 --> 40:03.443 What choice did I have? She was about to murder me in broad daylight. 40:08.197 --> 40:10.783 I heard you moved Seong Huiju out of your private residence. 40:12.952 --> 40:14.329 What are you playing at? 40:15.872 --> 40:17.123 I am protecting her. 40:18.499 --> 40:19.792 Her ties to the Crown 40:20.835 --> 40:22.377 have only led her to misfortune. 40:22.378 --> 40:23.588 Then, 40:24.672 --> 40:26.758 ensure she no longer has any ties to the Crown. 40:27.759 --> 40:28.843 That is my intention. 40:32.931 --> 40:33.973 I will not pursue 40:35.475 --> 40:36.684 marriage with Seong Huiju. 40:37.810 --> 40:38.811 In turn, 40:39.312 --> 40:41.439 I ask that you invite her to the Inner Court Banquet. 40:42.649 --> 40:44.025 I do not wish to see her suffer 40:44.776 --> 40:46.235 because of our parting. 40:51.991 --> 40:53.117 Summon her to the palace. 40:54.035 --> 40:55.286 Ms. Seong Huiju? 40:55.787 --> 40:56.788 You want me to? 40:58.373 --> 41:01.376 I shall persuade her myself. 41:02.502 --> 41:03.544 No thanks. 41:05.296 --> 41:06.589 No, thank you. 41:07.966 --> 41:09.467 Who is he to summon me? 41:13.137 --> 41:14.889 Is the fried chicken here? 41:15.640 --> 41:18.184 What? You ordered fried chicken again? 41:21.646 --> 41:23.022 You open it. 41:31.614 --> 41:32.740 Mmm. 41:33.324 --> 41:35.742 People have nothing on fried chicken, right? 41:35.743 --> 41:37.828 It shows up right on time when you call them. 41:37.829 --> 41:39.455 You never get sick of it. 41:39.998 --> 41:41.207 Always so reliable. 41:42.667 --> 41:43.876 - Wait… - What? 41:44.502 --> 41:46.254 Are you upset you got dumped? 41:48.506 --> 41:50.883 Why would you say that when I'm enjoying fried chicken? 41:51.426 --> 41:52.427 I'm done. 41:54.512 --> 41:56.514 Oh, I mean… 41:58.057 --> 42:00.810 Why are you so upset? 42:01.310 --> 42:03.104 It was all pretend. 42:04.272 --> 42:06.649 That's exactly why. 42:08.192 --> 42:10.402 Relationships end when one side loses interest, 42:10.403 --> 42:11.945 whether the other likes it or not. 42:11.946 --> 42:13.572 But that's not what this was. 42:13.573 --> 42:15.408 This was strictly a contract. 42:17.410 --> 42:18.786 Father was right. 42:19.620 --> 42:23.124 I'm a businesswoman. I should've known better than to trust a stranger. 42:24.042 --> 42:25.710 I should've drawn up a contract. 42:37.597 --> 42:38.722 Ms. Seong, the invite-- 42:38.723 --> 42:39.974 No thanks. 42:40.558 --> 42:41.559 Ms. Seong. 42:42.101 --> 42:43.185 No thanks. 42:43.186 --> 42:46.189 - You're really not going? - No, thank you! 42:51.402 --> 42:52.569 Is she dumb? 42:52.570 --> 42:54.738 Just give up already. 42:54.739 --> 42:56.656 She doesn't want anything to do with you. 42:56.657 --> 42:57.950 Choi Hyeon. 43:00.745 --> 43:02.205 I mean, I can't blame her. 43:02.705 --> 43:05.041 You dumped her and now you're acting so uncool. 43:11.756 --> 43:13.131 Hey, Ms. Seong. 43:13.132 --> 43:15.300 I went to the repair shop and secured 43:15.301 --> 43:18.054 the résumé of the bastard who tampered with your car and fled. 43:18.763 --> 43:21.181 They ran a search with his photo, 43:21.182 --> 43:23.684 but he doesn't seem to have any priors. 43:24.477 --> 43:28.231 He must've bought something there at least once. 43:28.815 --> 43:29.816 What? 43:30.441 --> 43:32.568 There's a convenience store in front of the shop. 43:33.444 --> 43:34.903 Oh, right. 43:34.904 --> 43:37.239 Scour their CCTV footage. 43:37.240 --> 43:38.991 I want his purchase history. 43:47.333 --> 43:48.417 Say it to my face. 43:49.418 --> 43:50.419 Whatever it is. 44:09.647 --> 44:11.232 Are you afraid to go to the banquet? 44:14.360 --> 44:16.445 I will prepare everything you need. 44:17.738 --> 44:18.823 From the clothes 44:19.490 --> 44:20.907 to the etiquette lessons. 44:20.908 --> 44:22.201 Why? 44:23.035 --> 44:26.956 I break every rule and have enemies at every turn. 44:27.957 --> 44:29.749 - So why would I go there? - Seong Huiju. 44:29.750 --> 44:31.794 Then provide me with a convincing reason. 44:33.171 --> 44:36.089 You risked your life to save me, just to break off the engagement. 44:36.090 --> 44:38.593 And now you're inviting me to the Inner Court Banquet? 44:39.552 --> 44:40.802 A split personality? 44:40.803 --> 44:42.221 I am trying to protect you! 44:44.223 --> 44:45.391 We're not even married… 44:47.977 --> 44:49.729 and you've been attacked multiple times. 44:51.272 --> 44:52.815 And once the breakup news breaks, 44:54.734 --> 44:56.152 it'll only get worse. 44:57.028 --> 44:58.029 So what? 44:59.363 --> 45:02.575 "Social ascent is dangerous. Be content with an invite to the banquet." 45:03.492 --> 45:05.745 - Is that it? - Just stay out of harm's way. 45:07.413 --> 45:08.581 Is that so difficult? 45:11.918 --> 45:12.919 Coward. 45:15.129 --> 45:16.338 What? 45:29.435 --> 45:31.312 - What are you… - You like cats. 45:33.147 --> 45:34.148 Try protecting them. 45:35.149 --> 45:36.442 I'm going to attack them. 45:45.701 --> 45:47.245 What the hell are you doing? 45:56.712 --> 45:58.422 This is how you protect someone. 45:59.882 --> 46:00.967 You go on the offensive. 46:01.926 --> 46:03.219 You fight back. 46:15.523 --> 46:17.440 You never learned to bend. 46:17.441 --> 46:20.653 You only know how to bend. That's why you lose to people beneath you. 46:22.238 --> 46:23.781 I asked you for status, 46:24.740 --> 46:27.034 not a cozy cradle to hide from the world. 46:31.330 --> 46:32.540 Do not bend to their will. 46:33.874 --> 46:35.167 Do not back away 46:36.794 --> 46:38.129 and do not compromise. 46:41.549 --> 46:43.175 That's how you and I both 46:44.719 --> 46:46.053 get what we want. 46:57.773 --> 46:59.150 She is one scary lady. 47:00.609 --> 47:03.236 I know all's fair in love and war, 47:03.237 --> 47:04.863 but isn't this taking it too far? 47:04.864 --> 47:06.740 Is a "safe exit" an option here? 47:06.741 --> 47:08.658 I told you I hurt myself. 47:08.659 --> 47:11.870 Even so, how could she let your precious body be injured? 47:11.871 --> 47:13.538 She has crossed the line. 47:13.539 --> 47:14.540 I told you she didn't. 47:19.462 --> 47:21.213 She never released the arrow. 47:22.965 --> 47:24.132 What? 47:40.024 --> 47:41.233 She never crossed the line. 47:46.989 --> 47:50.784 My eyes are fried. 47:50.785 --> 47:52.369 He must've been super diligent. 47:52.370 --> 47:55.413 Never going to the convenience store across the street. 47:55.414 --> 47:56.540 My thoughts exactly. 47:57.833 --> 47:59.085 Wait. 47:59.668 --> 48:00.920 I think this is him. 48:01.670 --> 48:02.754 Take a look at this. 48:04.924 --> 48:06.967 - It's him, right? - Yeah, it is. 48:14.433 --> 48:15.518 Castle Pay! 48:17.395 --> 48:19.020 - Yeah, he used Castle Pay! - He did. 48:19.021 --> 48:20.772 Good job! 48:20.773 --> 48:21.981 Hold on. 48:21.982 --> 48:26.237 But the CEO of Castle Card is Senior Managing Director Seong, isn't it? 48:28.781 --> 48:30.824 Let me get this straight. 48:30.825 --> 48:34.703 You need help from your dear brother. 48:35.746 --> 48:37.581 Yes. 48:41.419 --> 48:42.461 I mean, sure. 48:44.171 --> 48:45.755 I could do that for you, but-- 48:45.756 --> 48:47.049 Who is he anyway? 48:48.217 --> 48:49.677 He's trying to kill me. 48:52.930 --> 48:53.931 This kid… 48:54.473 --> 48:57.142 Do you take me for a sucker? 48:57.143 --> 48:58.185 Are you serious? 49:01.439 --> 49:03.399 So show me what you can do. 49:04.400 --> 49:06.359 I want some vigilante justice. 49:06.360 --> 49:07.570 This kid… 49:08.988 --> 49:10.406 Who is this guy anyway? 49:30.468 --> 49:31.677 Then do it with me. 49:32.887 --> 49:34.930 Just marry me instead. 49:45.774 --> 49:47.943 Why would I marry you? 49:54.450 --> 49:55.534 Why not? 49:57.161 --> 49:58.662 It's not like you have feelings 49:59.371 --> 50:00.831 for either of us. 50:02.416 --> 50:03.834 You have a five-year term. 50:05.127 --> 50:08.463 It doesn't matter if I mess up or divorce him. 50:08.464 --> 50:10.007 He'll be a royal for life. 50:10.633 --> 50:11.800 But you're different. 50:17.556 --> 50:18.933 You should serve another term. 50:19.808 --> 50:21.101 Pull yourself together. 50:53.467 --> 50:54.969 Is it weighing on your mind? 50:58.889 --> 51:00.349 I heard from Aide Choi. 51:00.849 --> 51:03.352 That there was an argument at your private residence. 51:04.770 --> 51:06.772 Choi Hyeon… 51:07.565 --> 51:09.065 He can be quite the chatterbox. 51:09.066 --> 51:11.360 Just let her win if you can. 51:12.236 --> 51:14.113 She is already under the cutting scrutiny 51:14.613 --> 51:16.155 of the court of public opinion. 51:44.643 --> 51:47.021 PRINCE 51:58.532 --> 51:59.533 Hello. 52:00.826 --> 52:02.328 The invitation has already been sent. 52:04.788 --> 52:05.956 So you cannot decline. 52:13.881 --> 52:14.965 It's for your sake. 52:17.885 --> 52:18.886 I know. 52:28.771 --> 52:29.813 I'm sorry. 52:31.231 --> 52:33.817 I never meant to hurt you. 52:35.903 --> 52:37.363 Or the cat. 52:38.781 --> 52:39.782 I know. 52:44.953 --> 52:45.954 I'm sorry too. 52:51.085 --> 52:52.336 For not keeping my promise. 52:59.176 --> 53:00.302 As long as you know. 53:13.482 --> 53:15.943 CASTLE BEAUTY 53:24.576 --> 53:26.745 I heard you will be attending. 53:27.579 --> 53:31.666 Yes, well, he just insisted it would be in my best interest. 53:33.377 --> 53:35.378 There's one thing you should be aware of. 53:35.379 --> 53:37.256 - Just a moment. - Sure. 53:38.090 --> 53:39.757 - Please continue. - All right. 53:39.758 --> 53:43.595 All the other invited guests hold official rank. 53:44.179 --> 53:47.306 In the royal court, rank defines one's place in the hierarchy. 53:47.307 --> 53:49.727 - Hierarchy? - Yes. Uh… 53:50.310 --> 53:54.731 I'm sure you noticed after attending a few royal events. 53:54.732 --> 53:56.899 When you're with someone of a higher rank, 53:56.900 --> 54:00.779 you must walk behind them. That's the custom. 54:06.118 --> 54:07.202 I'll keep that in mind. 54:08.912 --> 54:10.288 Thank you. 54:10.289 --> 54:11.457 And there's this. 54:12.750 --> 54:13.792 Here. 54:14.501 --> 54:18.254 The first half is a smaller gathering where the Queen Mother 54:18.255 --> 54:19.589 and the guests mingle. 54:19.590 --> 54:21.090 The second half is a ball. 54:21.091 --> 54:22.634 They call it an "after-party," 54:23.218 --> 54:27.096 but with the guests' partners, Cabinet members, and royal family members 54:27.097 --> 54:30.141 all attending, it's larger in scale than the first part. 54:30.142 --> 54:32.643 I read an article about this while studying abroad. 54:32.644 --> 54:33.978 You wear gowns and dance… 54:33.979 --> 54:35.396 That's correct. 54:35.397 --> 54:38.484 Then what will Ms. Seong's rank be? 54:40.903 --> 54:43.279 Her rank… 54:43.280 --> 54:47.825 Ms. Seong is super accomplished and all, 54:47.826 --> 54:49.411 but she has no official rank. 54:50.496 --> 54:51.830 - What? - Well… 54:52.623 --> 54:54.957 She's neither a public official 54:54.958 --> 54:56.876 nor a noble. 54:56.877 --> 55:00.755 So Ms. Seong will be sitting at the very back of the room 55:00.756 --> 55:02.382 and will always be last in line. 55:11.058 --> 55:14.520 I would be in front of the line if I were married, right? 55:25.072 --> 55:27.323 "The attendees receive honorary decorations 55:27.324 --> 55:31.077 from the royal family and gain the privilege 55:31.078 --> 55:34.247 of accompanying the court when it hosts diplomatic events, 55:34.248 --> 55:36.500 starting with the year they are invited." 55:38.085 --> 55:42.130 It is a relief that I will never have to teach you. 55:45.008 --> 55:47.427 As if she'd ever grant me such privileges. 55:53.058 --> 55:54.560 PRINCE 55:57.062 --> 55:58.063 Hello? 56:00.566 --> 56:01.567 Right now? 56:12.786 --> 56:14.037 What's this about? 56:24.172 --> 56:25.173 Why not? 56:25.674 --> 56:27.383 This will be the last time. 56:28.760 --> 56:32.221 Where did you ever find the nerve to wear that cheollik? 56:32.222 --> 56:34.349 Was that just a stylistic choice? 56:34.891 --> 56:36.727 I'm doing all this for your sake… 56:52.534 --> 56:53.702 What are you doing? 56:54.328 --> 56:56.288 Don't mind me. Just practicing. 56:57.080 --> 56:59.708 - Practicing what? - Walking according to rank. 57:00.834 --> 57:04.462 I'll definitely end up walking ahead that day if I don't practice now. 57:04.463 --> 57:06.673 Because I'm always a trendsetter, leading the way. 57:31.657 --> 57:34.743 - A word, please! - Please look over here! 57:36.536 --> 57:39.706 - Over here! - Give us a pose! 57:44.378 --> 57:47.464 I trust all the preparations are in order? 57:48.090 --> 57:49.675 Yes, Your Majesty. 58:14.282 --> 58:15.575 Bye. 58:17.202 --> 58:18.203 Wait. 58:20.872 --> 58:21.873 "Leading the way." 58:23.041 --> 58:24.209 How do you do it? 58:29.005 --> 58:30.048 I just never learned. 58:31.174 --> 58:33.719 I was always the one following behind. 58:39.683 --> 58:41.184 You just need to walk by my side. 58:43.145 --> 58:44.271 I'll teach you. 59:06.626 --> 59:10.296 Now that Dano, when yang energy is said to be at its peak, has passed, 59:10.297 --> 59:12.715 the Inner Court Banquet has finally commenced. 59:12.716 --> 59:14.592 It's a gathering of 20 young women 59:14.593 --> 59:17.595 centered around the Queen Mother, the head of the Inner Court. 59:17.596 --> 59:20.681 This year's guest list includes Seong Huiju, CEO of Castle Beauty, 59:20.682 --> 59:22.017 drawing significant attention. 59:22.851 --> 59:25.019 - Babe! - You scared me. 59:25.020 --> 59:26.271 Babe. 59:27.647 --> 59:29.232 I found the punk who rigged her car. 59:30.484 --> 59:31.817 You did? 59:31.818 --> 59:33.153 Yeah, but… 59:33.862 --> 59:34.905 But? 59:35.822 --> 59:36.990 He's dead. 59:37.574 --> 59:39.326 - What? - He died. 59:39.951 --> 59:40.952 Yesterday. 59:43.163 --> 59:45.122 JUNIOR 4TH RANK, SENIOR 4TH RANK 59:45.123 --> 59:46.665 JUNIOR 5TH RANK 59:51.588 --> 59:52.671 JUNIOR 6TH RANK 59:52.672 --> 59:54.173 SEONG HUIJU, COMMONER 59:54.174 --> 59:56.509 For all her much-touted success abroad, 59:56.510 --> 59:58.302 she was never invited. 59:58.303 --> 01:00:00.346 It seems being the Grand Prince's woman 01:00:00.347 --> 01:00:02.932 outweighs any barrier of status. 01:00:02.933 --> 01:00:05.518 If she successfully marries him, she will be royalty, 01:00:05.519 --> 01:00:07.561 so they must be keeping up appearances. 01:00:07.562 --> 01:00:09.230 Even so, 01:00:09.231 --> 01:00:11.274 is she not someone who caused a public scandal? 01:00:11.900 --> 01:00:13.943 If she had been a guest last year, 01:00:13.944 --> 01:00:16.696 at least they could have used her achievements as an excuse. 01:00:17.656 --> 01:00:20.032 The royal family is such a joke these days. 01:00:22.953 --> 01:00:24.621 - Your Majesty. - Your Majesty. 01:00:25.580 --> 01:00:26.915 SEONG HUIJU, COMMONER 01:00:29.960 --> 01:00:32.336 Were you speaking ill of someone who is not even here? 01:00:32.337 --> 01:00:34.840 Pardon? 01:00:35.423 --> 01:00:36.883 I should have come later. 01:00:37.884 --> 01:00:39.135 Considering you saw fit 01:00:39.886 --> 01:00:41.805 to drag the royal family into your gossip. 01:00:42.597 --> 01:00:44.223 Ms. Seong, over here! 01:00:44.224 --> 01:00:47.059 - Ms. Seong, over here! - Please look here! 01:01:01.908 --> 01:01:03.285 Your Majesty. 01:01:04.327 --> 01:01:05.995 I am Huiju of the Seong Family. 01:01:05.996 --> 01:01:07.496 - Ms. Seong. - Ms. Seong! 01:01:07.497 --> 01:01:10.499 How does it feel to be back at the palace since going public? 01:01:10.500 --> 01:01:12.418 What was the palace's stance on the accident? 01:01:12.419 --> 01:01:15.212 Is there a reason why you arrived after Her Majesty? 01:01:15.213 --> 01:01:17.047 - Please give us a comment! - Please! 01:01:17.048 --> 01:01:19.091 - We await your response. - Give us a comment. 01:01:19.092 --> 01:01:21.678 Unfortunately, I still do not know my way around the palace. 01:01:22.345 --> 01:01:25.472 I ended up losing my way for a moment. 01:01:30.437 --> 01:01:32.230 Please forgive me, 01:01:32.939 --> 01:01:33.982 Your Majesty. 01:01:42.407 --> 01:01:45.035 I was told the Royal Secretariat provided you with guidance. 01:01:46.202 --> 01:01:48.705 Did you avoid wearing a dangui for some particular reason? 01:01:49.664 --> 01:01:50.749 Ah! 01:01:51.583 --> 01:01:55.086 I was led to believe that custom was not mandatory. 01:01:58.423 --> 01:02:00.257 Is it not to your liking? 01:02:05.597 --> 01:02:06.598 How could it not be? 01:02:16.942 --> 01:02:20.403 - Would you care to respond? - Ms. Seong, over here. 01:02:29.120 --> 01:02:31.705 The snacks Your Majesty sent for Children's Day 01:02:31.706 --> 01:02:35.793 brought great joy to all the patients in the pediatric ward. 01:02:35.794 --> 01:02:38.213 I am more than happy to help in any way I can. 01:02:38.838 --> 01:02:41.341 Do not hesitate to let me know. 01:02:41.967 --> 01:02:45.010 I heard Your Majesty enjoyed my performances. 01:02:45.011 --> 01:02:48.348 If Your Majesty could attend the next one, I would be greatly honored… 01:02:58.984 --> 01:03:00.609 Perhaps the summer is to thank, 01:03:00.610 --> 01:03:03.904 but do you not find the palace grounds even more beautiful? 01:03:03.905 --> 01:03:05.031 Pardon? 01:03:05.699 --> 01:03:07.117 Yes, Your Majesty. 01:03:08.076 --> 01:03:09.369 Let us walk a bit longer. 01:03:09.869 --> 01:03:12.872 When the flowers are in bloom, appreciating them is one's duty. 01:03:13.456 --> 01:03:15.166 - Yes, Your Majesty. - Yes, Your Majesty. 01:04:07.177 --> 01:04:08.636 Please teach me. 01:04:10.722 --> 01:04:11.973 Now that I am by your side. 01:04:52.013 --> 01:04:53.181 Do not bend to their will. 01:04:54.933 --> 01:04:55.934 Do not step back 01:04:56.851 --> 01:04:58.103 and do not compromise. 01:05:00.188 --> 01:05:01.731 I shall fight with all that I have. 01:05:06.861 --> 01:05:07.862 Just as you do. 01:05:22.919 --> 01:05:25.921 PERFECT CROWN 01:06:01.916 --> 01:06:05.002 From when you were just acquaintances to now, 01:06:05.003 --> 01:06:06.795 what would you say is the biggest change? 01:06:06.796 --> 01:06:08.422 Being overprotective? 01:06:08.423 --> 01:06:09.423 That's a bit too naive, no? 01:06:09.424 --> 01:06:13.469 A businesswoman should know better than to trust people so easily. 01:06:14.053 --> 01:06:15.555 There's a spy at my private residence. 01:06:16.222 --> 01:06:17.472 Seong Huiju! 01:06:17.473 --> 01:06:20.185 Don't you find him to be so impatient? 01:06:22.353 --> 01:06:23.729 Your Royal Highness? 01:06:23.730 --> 01:06:25.814 Will you give me your hand in marriage? 01:06:25.815 --> 01:06:27.941 Did you think I would simply let this stand? 01:06:27.942 --> 01:06:29.151 Announce me. 01:06:29.152 --> 01:06:31.988 How could I refuse a request from the Queen Mother? 01:06:33.198 --> 01:06:35.074 You should only have eyes for me. 01:06:35.575 --> 01:06:37.911 As if we were hopelessly in love. 01:06:45.043 --> 01:06:52.050 EPILOGUE 01:06:55.720 --> 01:06:57.722 Oh! 01:07:12.862 --> 01:07:13.863 Wait. 01:07:15.573 --> 01:07:16.574 You… 01:07:20.370 --> 01:07:21.454 You did well 01:07:22.413 --> 01:07:23.748 during the exhibition match. 01:07:26.876 --> 01:07:29.879 Are you trying to take credit? 01:07:32.966 --> 01:07:34.091 "Take credit"? 01:07:34.092 --> 01:07:36.219 Do you not grasp the concept of a compliment? 01:07:38.596 --> 01:07:39.639 I guess not. 01:08:12.922 --> 01:08:14.465 Darn it, you scared me. 01:08:15.550 --> 01:08:16.968 Have you been there? 01:08:17.510 --> 01:08:18.636 - Yes. - Since when? 01:08:19.887 --> 01:08:21.722 Before you started lingering. 01:08:35.194 --> 01:08:37.238 Are you close to Seong Huiju? 01:08:39.949 --> 01:08:41.993 We're close. We live in the same dorms too. 01:08:43.286 --> 01:08:44.495 What is she like? 01:08:52.128 --> 01:08:53.338 She's pretty. 01:08:55.340 --> 01:08:56.632 Yeah, she is. 01:09:08.895 --> 01:09:10.979 Translated by Justin S. Kim 01:09:22.241 --> 01:09:25.912 PERFECT CROWN