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 01:03.063 --> 01:04.730 PROMISING THE END, NOT FOREVER… 01:04.731 --> 01:06.732 THE ROYAL COUPLE'S MARRIAGE CONTRACT LEAKED 01:08.026 --> 01:10.278 Is it true that the marriage is contractual? 01:10.279 --> 01:13.406 Is it true you plan to divorce in three years? Please respond! 01:13.407 --> 01:15.741 ROYAL ACADEMY 80TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 01:15.742 --> 01:17.577 Did you intentionally deceive the people? 01:17.578 --> 01:19.454 This is a betrayal of the public! 01:24.626 --> 01:26.795 What has Castle Group promised the Crown? 01:44.980 --> 01:47.774 - Is it true? - Are the allegations true? 01:49.318 --> 01:50.444 What are you doing? 01:52.821 --> 01:53.822 Keep your eyes on me. 02:25.020 --> 02:28.940 PERFECT CROWN 02:29.483 --> 02:31.026 EPISODE 9 02:37.699 --> 02:39.076 Let's get you out first. 02:39.576 --> 02:40.577 Your Royal Highness. 02:41.453 --> 02:44.747 It's swarming with reporters and students outside. 02:44.748 --> 02:46.457 What should we do? 02:46.458 --> 02:48.752 - And the Royal Guard? - We had dispatched the bare minimum. 02:55.842 --> 02:56.967 I'll leave first. 02:56.968 --> 02:58.678 - You two can-- - Your Royal Highness! 02:58.679 --> 02:59.846 I don't want to. 03:04.101 --> 03:05.226 Let's leave together. 03:26.415 --> 03:28.040 There they are! 03:28.041 --> 03:29.835 Any words for the people watching? 03:30.335 --> 03:31.628 Is it all true? 03:34.714 --> 03:36.549 Are the allegations true? 03:36.550 --> 03:38.217 What comes after divorce? 03:38.218 --> 03:40.636 - Are you confirming the allegations? - Your Royal Highness! 03:40.637 --> 03:41.888 - Are you okay? - Yes. 03:42.889 --> 03:45.641 - Your Royal Highness, what say you? - Are the allegations true? 03:45.642 --> 03:48.477 - Your Royal Highness! - Please give us a response! 03:48.478 --> 03:49.895 Are the allegations true? 03:49.896 --> 03:52.064 Is it true that this is a marriage of convenience? 03:55.485 --> 03:57.820 - Oh, no… - They're tinted windows, Hyejeong. 03:57.821 --> 03:59.947 Really? Thank goodness. 04:08.081 --> 04:09.249 Right. 04:14.713 --> 04:16.465 Why isn't this working? 04:19.843 --> 04:21.552 They should be okay, right? 04:21.553 --> 04:24.222 I think so. They have Prime Minister Min, so… 04:27.642 --> 04:31.145 Right. I should update the Royal Guard. 04:31.146 --> 04:34.940 Right. I should also update the Royal Secretariat. 04:34.941 --> 04:37.360 Is there any truth to the allegations? 04:39.029 --> 04:40.947 Any response to the allegations? 04:46.369 --> 04:47.454 We must hurry! 04:53.376 --> 04:54.586 Your Majesty. 04:56.505 --> 04:58.632 Where are the Grand Prince and Princess? 04:59.800 --> 05:01.468 You see, they are… 05:13.688 --> 05:15.774 Reporters are camped out in front of the palace. 05:16.483 --> 05:17.984 This should be the safest option. 05:18.568 --> 05:19.569 Sir. 05:21.029 --> 05:22.822 The party is asking about the crisis meeting. 05:22.823 --> 05:24.657 Tell them they'll have to wait. 05:24.658 --> 05:27.743 Make sure no one talks to the press to avoid speculative coverage. 05:27.744 --> 05:29.161 Yes, sir. 05:29.162 --> 05:31.581 Foreign Affairs is asking about the overseas tour… 05:32.165 --> 05:34.000 - Submit it in writing. - Yes, sir. 05:44.219 --> 05:47.096 Amid growing fallout from the leaked marriage contract, 05:47.097 --> 05:50.933 the controversy is escalating beyond a mere private-life scandal, 05:50.934 --> 05:54.228 even drawing scrutiny over the monarchy's credibility. 05:54.229 --> 05:57.189 The alleged preferential treatment the Grand Princess received, 05:57.190 --> 05:59.608 and the suspension of the Junghwajeon fire investigation… 05:59.609 --> 06:02.028 …have emerged as the central points of this controversy. 06:02.654 --> 06:03.780 Huiju. 06:05.407 --> 06:07.200 Seong Huiju. 06:10.996 --> 06:12.997 - Seong Huiju. - In response, the Crown 06:12.998 --> 06:16.542 has stated it is verifying the facts, maintaining a cautious stance. 06:16.543 --> 06:19.503 However, critics argue that the possibility of the exercise 06:19.504 --> 06:21.590 of private influence cannot be ruled out. 06:22.716 --> 06:25.134 Both the Crown and the Cabinet are reportedly conducting… 06:25.135 --> 06:26.552 Are you okay? 06:26.553 --> 06:29.014 However, neither has yet released an official statement. 06:33.560 --> 06:34.561 Yes. 06:55.498 --> 06:57.374 Let's start by confirming a few things. 06:57.375 --> 06:58.751 First of all, 06:58.752 --> 07:01.254 did you two draw up the marriage contract yourselves? 07:09.804 --> 07:13.433 Besides me, does anyone else know that this marriage is fake? 07:14.017 --> 07:15.644 Aside from my personal aide, 07:16.311 --> 07:17.312 there's no one else. 07:19.439 --> 07:20.774 Just Ms. Do. 07:27.197 --> 07:29.323 I haven't discussed it with the Royal Secretariat yet, 07:29.324 --> 07:32.494 but they will most likely choose not to respond. 07:33.828 --> 07:35.120 What do you mean? 07:35.121 --> 07:36.705 As long as the contract is real, 07:36.706 --> 07:38.916 any explanation or defense will only stir up more noise. 07:38.917 --> 07:41.252 So, are you asking us to stay silent? 07:43.672 --> 07:45.799 Yes. Precisely, Your Royal Highness. 07:50.053 --> 07:52.888 Waiting for things to die down could backfire on us. 07:52.889 --> 07:55.015 We must wait until even that dies down. 07:55.016 --> 07:56.393 It was only… 08:02.023 --> 08:03.316 a farce in the beginning. 08:13.618 --> 08:15.161 "It only started out as deception." 08:16.246 --> 08:17.330 Is that what you'll say? 08:19.541 --> 08:22.251 The contract stipulates a divorce within three years. 08:22.252 --> 08:23.336 Can you guarantee 08:24.587 --> 08:25.714 there will be no divorce? 08:34.764 --> 08:36.015 Can you? 08:49.946 --> 08:50.947 Sir. 08:52.240 --> 08:53.366 You really should see this. 08:58.079 --> 08:59.205 Excuse me for a moment. 09:09.215 --> 09:12.342 I wondered why that brat would just hand over the company. 09:12.343 --> 09:14.011 Turns out she had a whole plan. 09:14.012 --> 09:16.013 What about that kiss over the palace wall? 09:16.014 --> 09:17.139 Was that fake too? 09:17.140 --> 09:18.474 Of course, it was! 09:18.475 --> 09:21.977 Then what about when she collapsed, and he carried her out in his arms? 09:21.978 --> 09:23.228 Was that all just an act? 09:23.229 --> 09:25.022 Babe, who cares about that right now? 09:25.023 --> 09:26.900 Our family is about to be ruined! 09:27.901 --> 09:30.152 Well, I'm just worried about Huiju… 09:30.153 --> 09:31.905 What is it now? 09:33.073 --> 09:34.448 What's with all the messages? 09:34.449 --> 09:36.575 ANOTHER SCANDAL WILL BREAK THIS WEEK… 09:36.576 --> 09:39.078 I wondered why Prince I-AN would marry a love child… 09:39.079 --> 09:41.163 He clearly married for Castle Group. 09:41.164 --> 09:42.873 So all that talk about Prince Suyang… 09:42.874 --> 09:44.917 Was her fainting at the wedding just a stunt? 09:44.918 --> 09:46.086 Babe. 09:46.711 --> 09:48.338 What the hell is going on? 09:50.548 --> 09:52.633 As public trust in the royal couple wavers 09:52.634 --> 09:56.595 following the leak of their marriage contract earlier today, 09:56.596 --> 10:00.015 incendiary allegations have surfaced that Grand Princess Seong received 10:00.016 --> 10:03.102 preferential treatment even prior to the royal wedding. 10:03.103 --> 10:06.480 Grand Princess Seong had previously been identified as the prime suspect 10:06.481 --> 10:08.732 in the Junghwajeon Hall fire that broke out 10:08.733 --> 10:10.859 during His Majesty's Royal Birthday Banquet. 10:10.860 --> 10:14.571 Some critics argue that the Grand Prince may have intervened in the investigation 10:14.572 --> 10:16.365 for personal reasons. 10:16.366 --> 10:18.909 Some are even voicing concerns 10:18.910 --> 10:22.579 whether he is connected to the Junghwajeon Hall fire incident. 10:22.580 --> 10:26.333 The political sphere is adopting a cautious stance, 10:26.334 --> 10:27.627 while the palace and the Cabinet… 10:36.302 --> 10:37.387 Are you scared? 10:40.515 --> 10:42.809 You have to have honor for disgrace to mean anything. 10:45.061 --> 10:46.855 I've never had any, so I'm fine. 10:55.405 --> 10:56.614 Are you okay? 11:00.285 --> 11:01.911 Honor is all you have. 11:09.460 --> 11:10.461 Are you scared? 11:24.267 --> 11:25.268 Yes. 11:29.522 --> 11:30.690 I am afraid… 11:34.152 --> 11:35.486 that my honor will end up… 11:38.489 --> 11:39.532 harming you. 11:45.997 --> 11:46.998 I believe it's best 11:47.624 --> 11:49.625 for you both to return to the palace now. 11:49.626 --> 11:51.169 What about all the reporters there? 11:51.961 --> 11:53.337 Are you sure it's okay? 11:53.338 --> 11:57.216 They're planning a protest outside the palace tomorrow morning. 11:57.217 --> 11:58.425 A protest? 11:58.426 --> 11:59.802 What are you talking about? 12:01.721 --> 12:04.140 There's a rumor that you're vying for the throne. 12:05.183 --> 12:08.060 The Junghwajeon fire is being interpreted to fit that narrative. 12:08.061 --> 12:09.269 That's absolute nonsense. 12:09.270 --> 12:11.940 Securing your safety comes first. 12:12.482 --> 12:13.524 Return to the palace. 12:20.448 --> 12:24.244 It appears the protest cannot be stopped. 12:25.995 --> 12:27.705 Nothing could possibly stop it now. 12:28.248 --> 12:31.542 To be loved is to be hated in equal measure. 12:34.170 --> 12:37.298 Nothing stokes gossip like the downfall of the high and mighty. 12:39.676 --> 12:41.301 Did you deliver the message to Father? 12:41.302 --> 12:43.221 He sent word that he is on his way. 12:51.145 --> 12:52.772 Prepare to enter the Council Hall. 13:06.202 --> 13:07.369 Your Royal Highness. 13:07.370 --> 13:09.371 You should make your way to the Council Hall. 13:09.372 --> 13:10.455 Now? 13:10.456 --> 13:13.084 Her Majesty has summoned the Office of Royal Relatives. 13:40.653 --> 13:42.655 Announcing Grand Prince I-AN. 13:52.665 --> 13:53.958 Your Majesty. 13:56.002 --> 13:58.254 Have you summoned the royal relatives? 14:01.174 --> 14:04.468 - Let's discuss it privately. - I do not wish to hear your excuses. 14:04.469 --> 14:06.179 - Queen Mother. - How dare you! 14:07.722 --> 14:09.265 To deceive the people 14:10.308 --> 14:12.060 and bring disgrace upon the Crown. 14:18.524 --> 14:20.443 Do you truly believe you can be forgiven? 14:29.869 --> 14:32.163 You, who sold off your royal status. 14:33.206 --> 14:35.124 And you, who purchased it. 14:36.501 --> 14:38.628 You would do well to prepare yourselves. 14:42.298 --> 14:44.299 I found it rather peculiar from the start, 14:44.300 --> 14:47.135 how she seemed to have no regard for royal tradition or decorum. 14:47.136 --> 14:48.428 You should stop there. 14:48.429 --> 14:50.139 "It is simply because of her low pedigree." 14:51.974 --> 14:53.601 That was my oversight. 15:02.819 --> 15:06.738 You thought you could protect yourself with that measly contract? 15:06.739 --> 15:09.158 I cannot tell if you are naïve or foolish. 15:19.293 --> 15:20.878 Senior Sixth Rank, Choi Hyeon. 15:21.629 --> 15:22.796 Yes, Your Majesty. 15:22.797 --> 15:24.381 Junior Sixth Rank, Do Hyejeong. 15:24.382 --> 15:25.882 Yes, Your Majesty. 15:25.883 --> 15:28.678 Your superiors are unworthy of an audience in the Council Hall. 15:30.346 --> 15:31.347 Escort them out. 15:42.984 --> 15:43.985 Your Royal Highness. 15:48.614 --> 15:49.615 Your Royal Highness! 15:57.123 --> 15:58.124 Your Royal Highness. 15:59.500 --> 16:00.918 Your Royal Highness. 16:01.502 --> 16:03.712 I'm fine, so just… 16:03.713 --> 16:05.089 You're far from fine! 16:11.179 --> 16:13.055 Who clenches their fist this hard out of anger? 16:14.849 --> 16:16.434 Just look at this hand. 16:17.602 --> 16:18.728 Stay put. 16:19.228 --> 16:20.855 I'll have Aide Choi get some… 16:27.695 --> 16:28.696 I'm fine. 16:30.823 --> 16:31.824 It doesn't hurt. 17:01.520 --> 17:02.604 This is insane. 17:02.605 --> 17:04.190 It's hit the lower limit. 17:04.815 --> 17:07.776 What if the chairman calls me to his office? That won't end well. 17:07.777 --> 17:08.778 Hello. 17:10.321 --> 17:11.405 Seriously? 17:12.114 --> 17:13.157 Aide Do! 17:13.741 --> 17:14.742 Yes? 17:15.493 --> 17:16.952 We have a problem. 17:16.953 --> 17:18.286 Why? What is it now? 17:18.287 --> 17:21.582 There's an article claiming the Grand Princess faked her collapse. 17:22.583 --> 17:23.792 What? 17:23.793 --> 17:25.086 What are you talking about? 17:26.379 --> 17:27.462 THE REASON WHY SHE FAINTED… 17:27.463 --> 17:28.546 WAS THE COLLAPSE STAGED? 17:28.547 --> 17:29.549 Huh? 17:30.466 --> 17:31.467 It sounds like… 17:32.051 --> 17:33.802 This is about to blow up in our face. 17:33.803 --> 17:36.012 WAS THE COLLAPSE STAGED? PRESSURE MOUNTS ON ROYAL FAMILY 17:36.013 --> 17:39.516 Remove Grand Prince I-AN as regent! 17:39.517 --> 17:41.184 Remove him! Remove him! 17:41.185 --> 17:43.812 Grand Prince I-AN and Seong Huiju must apologize! 17:43.813 --> 17:45.730 Apologize! Apologize! 17:45.731 --> 17:49.401 Remove Grand Prince I-AN as regent! 17:49.402 --> 17:51.111 Remove him! Remove him! 17:51.112 --> 17:54.489 Strip Seong Huiju of her rank immediately! 17:54.490 --> 17:55.657 Immediately! Immediately! 18:05.668 --> 18:07.086 We cannot wait any longer. 18:08.588 --> 18:09.589 Your Royal Highness. 18:10.172 --> 18:11.716 They're going so far as to suggest 18:12.967 --> 18:14.802 that my wife fainted for show. 18:17.555 --> 18:19.348 I shall set the record straight myself. 18:22.727 --> 18:25.855 Our marriage may have started with a contract, 18:27.148 --> 18:30.483 but everything we've shown the people is genuine. 18:30.484 --> 18:31.651 Your Royal Highness. 18:31.652 --> 18:33.154 Even if the substance found in her system 18:34.697 --> 18:35.823 was one prescribed to me, 18:37.158 --> 18:40.494 there is nothing I seek to gain at the cost of her life. 18:42.997 --> 18:45.499 What about the claim that you're vying for the crown? 18:47.710 --> 18:49.337 Will you deny that as well? 18:51.631 --> 18:53.507 - Prime Minister Min. - Answer me, sir. 18:54.300 --> 18:55.551 Will you deny it? 19:00.931 --> 19:02.224 If I do not deny it, 19:05.436 --> 19:07.146 how would you respond? 19:15.488 --> 19:18.324 "We do not need a king who lacks the people's support." 19:19.033 --> 19:20.326 That's how I would respond. 19:25.706 --> 19:26.874 Thus, Your Royal Highness… 19:29.585 --> 19:31.504 For the sake of the Crown and the nation, 19:33.756 --> 19:34.757 I humbly request… 19:37.009 --> 19:38.219 that you end your regency. 19:52.233 --> 19:54.317 5 DAYS BEFORE THE CONTRACT LEAK 19:54.318 --> 19:55.319 Sir. 20:04.328 --> 20:07.497 They discovered traces of digoxin in a goblet used in the wedding rites. 20:07.498 --> 20:09.332 GOBLET CONTAINING TRACES OF DIGOXIN 20:11.502 --> 20:13.379 Sir, Ms. Lee Areum has arrived. 20:21.095 --> 20:23.556 I heard you asked to see me. 20:28.436 --> 20:30.019 LEE AREUM 20:30.020 --> 20:31.187 IN CHARGE OF THE NUPTIAL WINE 20:31.188 --> 20:33.356 PARK MALJA, HER MOTHER, BECAME AN ALCOHOLIC… 20:33.357 --> 20:35.526 IN NEED OF FUNDS FOR BROTHER'S KIDNEY TRANSPLANT 20:42.825 --> 20:44.451 I was instructed to simply grind it up 20:44.452 --> 20:47.662 and rub it on the Grand Prince's goblet. 20:47.663 --> 20:50.290 I had no idea what it was. 20:50.291 --> 20:52.000 I was told if I didn't do it, 20:52.001 --> 20:54.003 my brother's surgery might be delayed… 20:59.049 --> 21:00.217 Do you think it's true? 21:01.302 --> 21:02.470 We'll have to verify it. 21:10.978 --> 21:12.480 But I still don't understand why. 21:16.817 --> 21:18.319 Did they really need to kill him? 21:20.529 --> 21:21.781 I get that he was bothersome… 21:29.747 --> 21:32.291 4 DAYS BEFORE THE CONTRACT LEAK 21:32.917 --> 21:33.918 Prime Minister Min. 21:35.002 --> 21:37.171 What could you possibly be suggesting right now? 21:43.594 --> 21:45.387 Here's evidence proving it was a poisoning. 21:49.433 --> 21:52.602 A staff testified that the Grand Prince was the intended target. 21:52.603 --> 21:55.439 She confirmed the substance used and her cryptocurrency records. 21:56.357 --> 21:57.525 She also testified 21:58.984 --> 22:01.153 that the compensation came from Lord INPYEONG. 22:02.863 --> 22:03.906 This is slander. 22:06.575 --> 22:09.327 How dare you suspect my father on a mere servant's word? 22:09.328 --> 22:11.663 - You are also under suspicion. - Prime Minister Min! 22:11.664 --> 22:13.290 Can you prove you had no knowledge 22:14.792 --> 22:16.252 of Lord INPYEONG's actions? 22:25.636 --> 22:26.928 Your Majesty, 22:26.929 --> 22:28.722 Grand Prince I-AN has arrived. 22:42.945 --> 22:44.488 His Royal Highness remains unaware. 22:48.826 --> 22:49.994 Allow me some time. 22:58.919 --> 23:00.004 Your Majesty. 23:00.838 --> 23:02.089 Prime Minister Min. 23:04.508 --> 23:05.509 Until tonight. 23:07.845 --> 23:09.138 That is all I can provide you. 23:14.310 --> 23:15.644 I shall send word. 23:30.034 --> 23:31.910 What brings you here, Prime Minister Min? 23:31.911 --> 23:34.329 I came to request her cooperation in the investigation. 23:34.330 --> 23:35.873 The Inner Court will be summoned tomorrow. 24:03.359 --> 24:05.319 I'm here to discuss the Anhwadang Hall staff. 24:14.286 --> 24:15.287 Your Majesty? 24:21.126 --> 24:24.004 I heard you were looking to replace the attendants. 24:25.631 --> 24:28.425 Are you feeling unwell? 24:30.636 --> 24:32.554 The Grand Princess collapsed at the wedding. 24:33.597 --> 24:36.141 Now, the Grand Prince seeks to replace innocent attendants. 24:37.434 --> 24:39.061 The palace is in disarray, is it not? 24:54.952 --> 24:55.953 Jeongwoo! 24:58.455 --> 25:00.373 Should you be outside already? 25:00.374 --> 25:01.624 Did the doctor… 25:01.625 --> 25:03.960 I don't need to hear that from you too. 25:03.961 --> 25:06.129 My ears are about to bleed as it is. 25:06.130 --> 25:09.882 It appears she is weary from all the care the Grand Prince has taken 25:09.883 --> 25:11.551 to protect the Grand Princess. 25:11.552 --> 25:14.971 Given how devoted they are to each other, producing an heir should not be… 25:14.972 --> 25:16.806 What… 25:16.807 --> 25:19.308 …in the world are you talking about? 25:19.309 --> 25:21.561 In broad daylight, no less. 25:25.024 --> 25:26.608 Are you free for a short walk? 25:28.694 --> 25:29.778 Hmm. 25:30.654 --> 25:32.156 How's the investigation going? 25:32.781 --> 25:33.949 Are you getting anywhere? 25:35.242 --> 25:38.704 Can we trust Royal Seoul Hospital? 25:39.496 --> 25:41.123 If you want, I can have Castle Hospital… 25:44.084 --> 25:45.085 What? 25:47.379 --> 25:48.505 It seems real. 25:49.131 --> 25:50.132 What does? 25:51.008 --> 25:52.091 Your devotion? 25:52.092 --> 25:54.927 Devotion? As if. 25:54.928 --> 25:58.057 Can't I even show this much concern for my spouse? 26:02.853 --> 26:04.229 My goodness. 26:08.233 --> 26:10.611 You know our marriage is only for show. 26:11.987 --> 26:13.988 How are we supposed to fool the nation 26:13.989 --> 26:15.657 if we can't even fool the staff? 26:17.701 --> 26:18.702 So? 26:19.870 --> 26:21.163 You're trying to fool me too? 26:21.789 --> 26:22.831 What? 26:25.793 --> 26:26.835 Sir. 26:32.508 --> 26:34.968 His Majesty is due to give his witness statement shortly. 26:38.764 --> 26:39.807 I should go. 26:41.850 --> 26:43.268 But I'm not done talking yet… 26:44.311 --> 26:45.979 I'll call you later… 26:57.699 --> 26:59.701 Evidence that proves it was a poisoning. 27:00.494 --> 27:03.663 A staff testified that the Grand Prince was the intended target. 27:03.664 --> 27:06.625 She confirmed the drug used and her cryptocurrency records. 27:09.211 --> 27:11.463 She testified the compensation came from Lord INPYEONG. 27:20.472 --> 27:21.473 Your Majesty. 27:22.099 --> 27:23.684 What brings you here unannounced? 27:25.394 --> 27:26.520 Explain yourself. 27:27.312 --> 27:28.564 - Your Majesty. - I said! 27:31.567 --> 27:32.818 Explain yourself. 27:52.045 --> 27:53.338 Tell me it was not you. 27:53.881 --> 27:55.172 LEE AREUM 27:55.173 --> 27:56.884 WITNESS STATEMENT 27:59.636 --> 28:01.179 Where did you get this? 28:06.768 --> 28:09.271 I asked where you got this. 28:11.189 --> 28:13.566 Were you truly attempting to murder the Grand Prince? 28:17.154 --> 28:18.488 Have you lost your mind? 28:19.156 --> 28:22.366 If this gets out, you, me, and His Majesty will be-- 28:22.367 --> 28:23.368 That is… 28:26.079 --> 28:29.249 exactly why the Grand Prince must be eliminated. 28:34.004 --> 28:37.757 Why do you think the Grand Prince, who feigned ignorance, 28:37.758 --> 28:40.135 has chosen to speak up now? 28:40.844 --> 28:43.804 Not only did you burn the late King's final royal edict. 28:43.805 --> 28:45.307 But imagine 28:46.058 --> 28:48.893 what would happen if he discovers the same fire killed the late King. 28:48.894 --> 28:50.895 I had nothing to do with the late King's death! 28:50.896 --> 28:52.481 Who would ever believe 28:53.023 --> 28:55.359 such a feeble excuse? 28:57.986 --> 28:59.820 Father… 28:59.821 --> 29:01.864 "I only intended to burn the royal edict. 29:01.865 --> 29:03.450 I never intended for that fire 29:04.159 --> 29:06.995 to burn down the palace hall and take the King's life." 29:08.664 --> 29:10.123 Is that what you will say? 29:17.631 --> 29:19.883 Is that what you have thought of me all this time? 29:30.352 --> 29:34.564 What Your Majesty has done is not my concern. 29:35.899 --> 29:38.484 You must do whatever it takes to keep His Majesty safe. 29:38.485 --> 29:40.736 That is the only way 29:40.737 --> 29:42.989 to ensure your own safety, 29:42.990 --> 29:45.158 mine, and our family name. 30:01.008 --> 30:02.467 Now, tell me. 30:04.636 --> 30:05.804 Where did you 30:07.389 --> 30:09.433 get this from? 30:35.709 --> 30:37.044 Your Majesty. 30:41.798 --> 30:42.799 Grand Princess. 30:49.306 --> 30:51.016 You would do well to tread carefully. 31:08.867 --> 31:09.950 Sir. 31:09.951 --> 31:11.578 The Queen Mother is calling. It's urgent. 31:12.079 --> 31:14.956 I'll connect you now. 31:18.418 --> 31:20.045 HUIJU 31:36.019 --> 31:41.942 3 DAYS BEFORE THE CONTRACT LEAK 32:22.065 --> 32:23.400 How does it feel 32:23.900 --> 32:27.154 to have the man hailed as the greatest prime minister in history 32:28.113 --> 32:29.446 as a father? 32:29.447 --> 32:30.657 PRIME MINISTER MIN SEUNGJAE 32:33.368 --> 32:34.369 I'm not sure. 32:35.537 --> 32:38.664 How does it feel to have a father who will be known 32:38.665 --> 32:39.875 as the most dangerous lord 32:41.001 --> 32:42.377 in history? 32:44.754 --> 32:46.715 That will not be his legacy. 32:48.592 --> 32:49.676 Are you denying it? 32:51.511 --> 32:53.221 I wish to make a request. 32:54.681 --> 32:58.101 I thought about what would lead you to bring me that evidence. 33:00.187 --> 33:02.439 If I were a suspect in your eyes… 33:05.358 --> 33:07.861 why did you come to me and not the Grand Prince? 33:11.239 --> 33:13.116 Do you wish to have the Grand Princess? 33:38.683 --> 33:40.226 MARRIAGE CONTRACT 33:40.227 --> 33:41.602 Should that come to light, 33:41.603 --> 33:43.813 the court will be in turmoil and the nation in chaos. 33:46.149 --> 33:48.817 All the benefits outlined in the contract favor the Grand Princess. 33:48.818 --> 33:51.613 Thus, the tide of condemnation will break upon her. 33:54.991 --> 33:57.327 Do you think I would just let that happen? 33:57.953 --> 34:00.038 It is clear you are intent on taking her for yourself. 34:02.040 --> 34:04.167 And you do not want her to suffer, either? 34:07.420 --> 34:08.755 Then, 34:10.173 --> 34:13.343 I shall redirect that tide to Prince I-AN. 34:15.053 --> 34:18.056 The more the Grand Prince is driven to the brink, 34:19.057 --> 34:21.935 the more her resolve is bound to crumble, is it not? 34:26.606 --> 34:27.732 What is the matter? 34:28.441 --> 34:30.902 Did you presume I could not perceive 34:31.820 --> 34:34.030 what you so plainly see between them? 34:37.033 --> 34:39.076 The Grand Prince smiles when he drives too. 34:39.077 --> 34:41.287 He can be so childlike sometimes. 34:41.288 --> 34:43.206 He's in danger right now! 34:44.040 --> 34:45.292 I like Seong Huiju. 34:47.544 --> 34:49.462 You have tonight to consider your options. 34:50.839 --> 34:52.382 That is all I can provide you. 36:38.822 --> 36:40.907 Do you possess the authority to request… 36:43.868 --> 36:45.161 that I end the regency? 36:47.414 --> 36:49.207 I have a duty to protect the Crown. 36:53.169 --> 36:54.337 You make it sound… 36:56.798 --> 36:58.925 as though I sought to harm it. 36:59.926 --> 37:01.678 The Crown represents the nation. 37:03.263 --> 37:05.639 As long as you represent the Crown, 37:05.640 --> 37:06.933 you and the Crown 37:07.684 --> 37:08.977 are one. 37:10.395 --> 37:11.730 So? 37:13.481 --> 37:14.607 Face your downfall alone. 37:17.444 --> 37:18.695 I will not allow you 37:20.655 --> 37:22.365 to drag the Crown down with you. 37:44.387 --> 37:46.263 A private meeting with Prime Minister Min? 37:46.264 --> 37:49.183 Yes, Your Majesty. They started early this morning. 37:49.184 --> 37:51.144 It has already been three hours. 37:51.686 --> 37:53.605 The Cabinet must be feeling the pressure as well. 37:57.609 --> 37:58.610 What about Seong Huiju? 37:59.527 --> 38:00.736 Pardon? 38:00.737 --> 38:03.615 Is the Grand Princess alone right now? 38:04.365 --> 38:05.408 What? 38:06.701 --> 38:09.369 He told him to end his regency? Jeongwoo did? 38:09.370 --> 38:10.454 Yes. 38:10.455 --> 38:13.582 I mean, I really trusted Prime Minister Min. 38:13.583 --> 38:15.000 I know we're in a tight spot and all, 38:15.001 --> 38:17.544 but it's not like he doesn't know what's going on. 38:17.545 --> 38:19.130 They crossed a line here, didn't they? 38:21.758 --> 38:23.759 The Queen Mother is asking for you. 38:23.760 --> 38:25.178 Well, I'm about to lose it. 38:44.614 --> 38:46.074 How does it feel? 38:49.202 --> 38:51.663 How does it feel to have dragged down 38:53.122 --> 38:55.583 the cherished prince of the nation? 39:00.755 --> 39:02.631 He had his moments of eccentricity 39:02.632 --> 39:04.801 and would sometimes go astray, 39:06.553 --> 39:09.180 but until he met you, I-AN was… 39:11.516 --> 39:13.268 the pride of the Crown. 39:18.231 --> 39:20.483 What did you offer him? 39:23.319 --> 39:25.154 What did he gain 39:26.364 --> 39:28.324 by elevating you so? 39:37.333 --> 39:38.793 Did you not read the contract? 39:40.962 --> 39:43.798 His Royal Highness does not want anything from me. 39:46.050 --> 39:48.761 He even settled for three years, as long as I was with him. 39:51.389 --> 39:52.932 So I simply agreed to do so. 40:21.836 --> 40:24.546 How does it feel to have dragged down 40:24.547 --> 40:27.008 the cherished prince of the nation? 40:34.974 --> 40:35.975 Your Royal Highness. 40:37.185 --> 40:38.936 You should head to the King's Quarters. 40:38.937 --> 40:40.604 Has His Majesty summoned me? 40:40.605 --> 40:42.606 I believe Lord INPYEONG is there 40:42.607 --> 40:44.399 with a formal appeal to the king 40:44.400 --> 40:45.526 and even a public petition. 40:51.574 --> 40:52.908 Emergency. 40:52.909 --> 40:54.369 Come to the King's Quarters when you see this. 40:59.874 --> 41:02.042 THE NOBLE COUNCIL LEADER AND 190 MEMBERS… 41:02.043 --> 41:03.418 THE LOVE STORY THAT FOOLED THE NATION… 41:03.419 --> 41:04.420 Your Majesty. 41:05.088 --> 41:07.172 The Crown will crumble at this rate. 41:07.173 --> 41:09.299 Even the Grand Prince 41:09.300 --> 41:11.678 cannot defy your royal command. 41:12.720 --> 41:14.346 But Uncle… 41:14.347 --> 41:15.640 Your Majesty! 41:17.475 --> 41:19.936 Have you not heard the rumors spreading among the people? 41:20.728 --> 41:23.606 - The fire that took the late king… - That is not true! 41:24.357 --> 41:26.024 Father was not… 41:26.025 --> 41:27.859 The Grand Prince knows that you are weak, that is why-- 41:27.860 --> 41:29.361 Your Majesty. 41:29.362 --> 41:30.947 The Grand Prince… 41:41.666 --> 41:44.668 How dare you show such insolence before His Majesty! 41:44.669 --> 41:46.045 How dare you! 41:49.674 --> 41:51.467 How dare you threaten His Majesty? 41:54.804 --> 41:56.097 Why you… 41:56.973 --> 41:58.641 Uncle… 41:59.559 --> 42:00.810 Enter, Court Lady Jung. 42:03.021 --> 42:04.897 Your Royal Highness! 42:05.773 --> 42:06.858 Escort His Majesty out. 42:08.776 --> 42:10.527 Do you not hear me? 42:10.528 --> 42:11.654 Yes, Your Royal Highness. 42:14.032 --> 42:15.241 Grand Prince… 42:18.703 --> 42:19.996 Your Majesty. 42:35.303 --> 42:37.472 Do you think I'm oblivious to your scheming? 42:40.475 --> 42:42.769 Your… Royal… 42:44.312 --> 42:45.313 Your Royal Highness! 42:47.732 --> 42:48.733 Your Royal Highness. 42:49.317 --> 42:51.152 Please let him go first… 42:51.652 --> 42:53.821 Are you afraid I will become king? 42:59.285 --> 43:01.329 If you wish to drive me from the palace, 43:03.039 --> 43:04.248 you will 43:04.916 --> 43:06.417 have to kill me first. 43:08.086 --> 43:09.420 Your Royal Highness! 43:16.094 --> 43:18.054 If you threaten my nephew again… 43:20.765 --> 43:22.517 you shall not be granted a merciful death. 43:48.793 --> 43:50.169 Uncle… 43:58.886 --> 44:00.847 THAT DAY, 3 YEARS AGO 44:03.850 --> 44:05.851 The Queen is inside. 44:05.852 --> 44:07.895 Please wait here for a moment. 44:09.021 --> 44:10.022 Understood. 44:13.067 --> 44:15.278 Uncle! 44:35.464 --> 44:37.800 You intend for Grand Prince I-AN to ascend the throne? 44:39.719 --> 44:42.471 Have you truly gone mad? 44:48.519 --> 44:50.479 It will be better than dying. 44:52.398 --> 44:54.192 It would be better to die. 45:05.036 --> 45:06.495 I would rather see you dead. 45:08.664 --> 45:10.374 For the sake of the Crown Prince. 45:12.418 --> 45:13.711 My Queen! 45:25.723 --> 45:26.806 Your Majesty. 45:26.807 --> 45:27.808 Yes… 45:47.536 --> 45:48.537 Your Majesty. 45:49.330 --> 45:50.331 Yes? 45:54.627 --> 45:55.670 If you are ever scared… 46:01.884 --> 46:03.094 …you must come to me. 46:06.764 --> 46:07.807 Whenever that may be. 46:29.203 --> 46:30.413 Come to me… 46:33.666 --> 46:34.667 whenever you get scared. 46:38.587 --> 46:41.007 Yes, Uncle. 47:13.956 --> 47:14.957 What's wrong? 47:15.541 --> 47:16.584 What? 47:17.626 --> 47:19.253 Did you wrong me somehow? 47:23.507 --> 47:24.550 Earlier… 47:28.471 --> 47:29.472 Sorry. 47:31.474 --> 47:32.475 For what? 47:33.601 --> 47:34.894 That unpleasant sight. 47:37.521 --> 47:38.564 I thought it was pleasant. 47:40.024 --> 47:41.441 What? 47:41.442 --> 47:42.443 You did well. 47:44.362 --> 47:45.863 You must fight back 47:47.198 --> 47:48.199 if you wish… 47:50.451 --> 47:52.119 to protect something. 48:15.226 --> 48:16.727 Any likes or dislikes? 48:17.978 --> 48:18.979 All of a sudden? 48:20.481 --> 48:23.484 Well, I like… 48:24.819 --> 48:28.406 Flowers. I do like them the most. 48:31.534 --> 48:32.743 What? 48:33.869 --> 48:35.955 - Not you. - Pardon? 48:36.539 --> 48:38.165 What does the Grand Prince like? 48:39.041 --> 48:40.375 Oh. I see. 48:40.376 --> 48:41.918 The Grand Prince. 48:41.919 --> 48:43.711 - So silly. - Unbelievable. 48:43.712 --> 48:45.923 Why do you ask? 48:46.465 --> 48:49.551 More stress is the only thing waiting for him. 48:49.552 --> 48:51.845 I thought I could do something nice for him. 48:51.846 --> 48:53.722 Maybe a favorite snack or music? 48:55.558 --> 48:56.851 Let me think. 48:57.476 --> 48:59.728 Black tea? He likes black tea. 49:00.688 --> 49:02.982 He also likes bitter chocolate. 49:05.025 --> 49:06.109 What about music? 49:06.110 --> 49:08.445 Nope. He doesn't like anything loud. 49:08.446 --> 49:09.613 Mmm. 49:10.573 --> 49:12.949 What about his favorite scent? 49:12.950 --> 49:14.284 Scent? 49:14.285 --> 49:15.952 Like incense sticks or diffusers. 49:15.953 --> 49:19.080 That will get you kicked out instantly. 49:19.081 --> 49:23.294 He flipped out the last time I put on some cologne. 49:25.087 --> 49:26.714 Noted. I should stop. 49:30.301 --> 49:32.470 Did you show the Grand Princess the same care? 49:33.471 --> 49:34.472 Yes. 49:34.972 --> 49:37.141 One works best without distractions. 49:43.272 --> 49:44.565 What about you, Hyejeong? 49:47.318 --> 49:48.319 Pardon? 49:49.820 --> 49:53.656 I mean, it looks like you just know the names of flowers. 49:53.657 --> 49:55.743 You don't seem that crazy about tea. 49:58.037 --> 50:00.789 What do you like, Hyejeong? 50:04.835 --> 50:05.961 Well… 50:12.510 --> 50:13.511 I… 50:18.390 --> 50:19.433 I was 50:20.559 --> 50:21.894 just curious. That's all. 50:24.605 --> 50:25.689 Such nice weather. 51:13.612 --> 51:14.655 I'm scared 51:16.240 --> 51:17.533 that my honor will end up… 51:21.453 --> 51:22.454 harming you. 51:26.792 --> 51:27.793 Me too. 51:31.547 --> 51:33.424 I'm scared I might end up… 51:36.427 --> 51:37.636 ruining you. 52:10.085 --> 52:13.546 Seong Huiju! I know public opinion's in the gutter, 52:13.547 --> 52:15.466 but a prosecutor's investigation? Seriously? 52:16.008 --> 52:17.717 I'm dying over here with tanking stocks. 52:17.718 --> 52:20.763 What the hell are you talking about? 52:27.978 --> 52:30.648 All the board members have been subpoenaed. 52:33.359 --> 52:35.486 Father is about to be summoned at this rate. 52:38.072 --> 52:40.366 Okay, I'll be there this afternoon. 52:42.660 --> 52:43.910 What's wrong? 52:43.911 --> 52:45.495 Is something happening at the company? 52:45.496 --> 52:48.498 No. I guess Father is a bit unwell. 52:48.499 --> 52:49.541 The chairman? 52:50.125 --> 52:51.919 - Then we should visit him-- - No need for all that. 52:52.503 --> 52:55.588 That will only end up attracting a crowd. 52:55.589 --> 52:57.298 It'll be better if I make a quick run with Aide Choi. 52:57.299 --> 52:59.592 - It's nothing serious anyway. - But still… 52:59.593 --> 53:01.387 You two need to attend court. 53:01.970 --> 53:03.137 Go on. 53:03.138 --> 53:05.974 Let's have another productive day today. 53:06.809 --> 53:07.810 I'll call you. 53:08.394 --> 53:09.520 Good luck! 53:17.736 --> 53:18.904 Get a car ready. 53:19.571 --> 53:21.364 You want to go now? 53:21.365 --> 53:22.783 Not an escort vehicle. 53:23.909 --> 53:25.327 One that I can drive. 53:25.994 --> 53:26.995 Understood. 54:06.785 --> 54:08.036 What do I have to do? 54:10.664 --> 54:12.207 You must know. 54:13.250 --> 54:16.043 Both the company and the palace are a complete train wreck. 54:16.044 --> 54:18.045 And there's nothing I can do. 54:18.046 --> 54:19.381 At this rate… 54:25.596 --> 54:26.847 So tell me. 54:29.099 --> 54:30.434 Tell me what I should do. 54:38.567 --> 54:39.568 For now, 54:41.028 --> 54:42.112 do nothing. 54:42.696 --> 54:45.865 - What? - I'll make sure you don't get hurt, so-- 54:45.866 --> 54:47.326 I'm not asking you to protect me. 54:53.415 --> 54:55.375 You're not even pretending now? 54:58.378 --> 54:59.462 What? 54:59.463 --> 55:00.797 You said it was all for show. 55:01.798 --> 55:02.799 You and the Grand Prince. 55:12.643 --> 55:13.894 I don't think that's true now. 55:17.439 --> 55:18.732 What's that supposed to mean? 55:25.030 --> 55:26.114 I like him. 55:27.449 --> 55:28.450 The Grand Prince. 55:33.080 --> 55:34.122 A lot. 55:47.135 --> 55:48.136 That is… 55:52.474 --> 55:53.475 quite unfortunate. 56:17.374 --> 56:19.042 To the chairman now? 56:26.842 --> 56:27.843 Let's go now. 56:28.844 --> 56:29.970 Yes, Your Royal Highness. 56:32.723 --> 56:34.057 I messed up. 56:39.605 --> 56:41.480 What are you doing? 56:41.481 --> 56:42.524 Huiju. 56:43.817 --> 56:45.485 I deceived you… 56:48.238 --> 56:49.865 and hurt the company. 56:53.076 --> 56:54.494 I'm sorry for all of it. 56:59.916 --> 57:00.917 Please help me. 57:15.891 --> 57:17.684 Just this once, please help me, Father. 57:20.854 --> 57:22.147 I want to make things right… 57:24.775 --> 57:26.234 but I don't know how. 57:33.283 --> 57:35.243 And you call yourself a businesswoman… 57:44.211 --> 57:45.212 Tell me. 57:46.254 --> 57:48.090 Who are you trying to save here? Yourself? 57:48.590 --> 57:49.800 Or the Grand Prince? 58:12.739 --> 58:15.367 Um, I heard you enjoyed black tea. 58:18.787 --> 58:19.788 Thank you. 58:26.461 --> 58:29.172 Perhaps you might consider taking a few days off? 58:31.508 --> 58:33.927 What's going on? 58:35.387 --> 58:40.016 The Prime Minister's Office has requested that you cease your official duties. 58:43.979 --> 58:44.980 A request? 58:49.067 --> 58:50.777 Maybe just for a few days… 58:51.778 --> 58:53.405 NEW MESSAGE 58:53.989 --> 58:55.240 I'll be there soon. 58:58.994 --> 59:01.705 Do not say anything to my wife. 59:02.414 --> 59:04.458 Yes, Your Royal Highness. 01:00:00.722 --> 01:00:01.723 Your Royal Highness. 01:00:08.313 --> 01:00:09.689 How's your father doing? 01:00:17.823 --> 01:00:19.533 What's this? A gift? 01:00:25.080 --> 01:00:26.081 Your Royal Highness. 01:00:28.208 --> 01:00:29.209 Yes? 01:00:40.762 --> 01:00:41.972 Let's get a divorce. 01:01:18.174 --> 01:01:19.550 EPILOGUE 01:01:19.551 --> 01:01:20.552 Tell me. 01:01:21.094 --> 01:01:22.928 Who are you trying to save here? Yourself? 01:01:22.929 --> 01:01:24.347 Or the Grand Prince? 01:01:31.730 --> 01:01:32.814 Him. 01:01:37.527 --> 01:01:39.571 I can save myself. 01:01:43.116 --> 01:01:44.117 You… 01:01:47.662 --> 01:01:49.247 Please, Father. 01:01:59.090 --> 01:02:02.010 PERFECT CROWN 01:02:38.630 --> 01:02:40.131 I want to cut my losses. 01:02:40.715 --> 01:02:42.008 Let's get a divorce. 01:02:43.259 --> 01:02:44.594 Is this how it felt? 01:02:46.137 --> 01:02:48.305 Are they really going to get divorced? 01:02:48.306 --> 01:02:51.183 You must stop either the Grand Prince or His Majesty. 01:02:51.184 --> 01:02:52.685 Do whatever you must. 01:02:52.686 --> 01:02:53.895 But you lost it all. 01:02:54.479 --> 01:02:56.189 What could you possibly do for me now? 01:02:56.773 --> 01:02:57.856 Did you truly believe 01:02:57.857 --> 01:03:00.734 I could not protect us? 01:03:00.735 --> 01:03:02.486 Surely you do not intend to accept. 01:03:02.487 --> 01:03:05.864 I need the girl I hid brought to the palace. 01:03:05.865 --> 01:03:07.409 You did not trust me. 01:03:09.494 --> 01:03:11.287 The palace gates will be shut soon. 01:03:12.622 --> 01:03:13.665 Let's see this through. 01:03:14.749 --> 01:03:15.834 I will be by your side. 01:03:17.585 --> 01:03:19.587 Translated by Justin S. Kim 01:03:30.890 --> 01:03:34.602 PERFECT CROWN