WEBVTT 00:45.254 --> 00:48.966 PERFECT CROWN 00:59.851 --> 01:01.060 THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION 01:01.061 --> 01:02.980 CHILD ACTORS AND ANIMALS WERE FILMED SAFELY 01:03.647 --> 01:04.730 EPISODE 11 01:05.816 --> 01:08.110 Your Royal Highness, it is the Queen Mother. 01:15.158 --> 01:18.119 I'd like a brief audience in the Council Hall. 01:18.120 --> 01:20.454 Do we have time before we're due at the Throne Hall? 01:20.455 --> 01:21.832 Well… 01:22.833 --> 01:25.252 Yes, we have about 30 minutes. 01:26.128 --> 01:27.337 Right. 01:32.884 --> 01:33.885 Your Royal Highness. 01:35.137 --> 01:38.806 It seems like His Majesty wants to enter the Throne Hall with you? 01:38.807 --> 01:39.890 His Majesty does? 01:39.891 --> 01:41.852 Yes. It appears he's a bit nervous. 01:45.856 --> 01:46.939 I'll meet you there. 01:46.940 --> 01:48.442 I won't be long. 01:49.609 --> 01:50.610 Ah… 01:55.157 --> 01:56.491 Yes, Your Royal Highness. 02:29.274 --> 02:30.275 Grand Princess. 02:30.901 --> 02:31.902 You must flee. 02:32.653 --> 02:35.447 Isn't that… the Council Hall? 02:36.239 --> 02:37.324 Grand Princess. 02:49.169 --> 02:50.170 No… 02:52.214 --> 02:53.881 No! 02:53.882 --> 02:55.050 Your Highness! 03:03.225 --> 03:04.768 What was that? 03:06.395 --> 03:08.479 Go and see what happened. 03:09.606 --> 03:10.899 Yes, Your Majesty. 03:34.464 --> 03:35.714 Aide Do. 03:35.715 --> 03:36.925 What… 03:39.010 --> 03:40.262 What are you doing here? 03:46.601 --> 03:47.811 Tell me. 03:51.481 --> 03:52.815 Do Hyejeong! 03:52.816 --> 03:54.192 The Council Hall… 03:57.195 --> 03:58.280 His Royal Highness. 03:59.322 --> 04:01.408 He's in the Council Hall. 04:20.927 --> 04:21.928 Your Royal Highness. 04:24.973 --> 04:26.056 No! 04:26.057 --> 04:27.684 - Grand Princess! - Ms. Seong! 04:28.602 --> 04:30.312 You can't, Grand Princess! 04:39.362 --> 04:41.990 PERFECT CROWN 04:54.544 --> 04:55.795 Is anyone… 04:55.796 --> 04:57.463 Is anyone out there? 04:57.464 --> 04:59.882 Your Royal Highness! 05:12.437 --> 05:13.438 Your Royal Highness! 05:14.022 --> 05:15.481 Your Royal Highness! 05:25.450 --> 05:27.702 If something terrible happens to you… 05:29.830 --> 05:30.956 You can't… 05:35.669 --> 05:37.087 Let's see this through. 05:40.924 --> 05:42.467 I will be by your side. 05:53.478 --> 05:54.479 Don't come. 05:56.064 --> 05:57.065 Your Royal Highness! 06:05.240 --> 06:07.242 Your Royal Highness! 06:08.493 --> 06:10.036 Your Royal Highness… 06:19.963 --> 06:21.047 Your Royal Highness. 06:22.257 --> 06:23.340 Your Royal Highness! 06:30.765 --> 06:32.684 Your Royal Highness. 06:34.019 --> 06:35.269 Your Royal Highness. 06:35.270 --> 06:37.563 Your Royal Highness, you need to wake up. 06:47.032 --> 06:48.199 Your Royal Highness. 07:04.424 --> 07:05.842 Your Royal Highness. 07:07.844 --> 07:09.762 I'll get you out of here. 07:32.535 --> 07:33.619 Your Royal Highness. 07:33.620 --> 07:36.790 Your Royal Highness, please wake up. 07:40.418 --> 07:42.628 Someone, please save him. 07:42.629 --> 07:45.090 Is anyone out there? 07:46.466 --> 07:48.510 Is there anyone out there? 07:54.891 --> 07:57.268 Please help us… 07:59.062 --> 08:00.063 Your Royal Highness. 08:01.022 --> 08:02.273 Your Royal Highness… 08:06.778 --> 08:08.029 Mother! 08:08.530 --> 08:09.531 Your Majesty. 08:10.031 --> 08:12.909 Mother, there's a fire in the palace. 08:13.868 --> 08:15.203 What is he talking about? 08:15.787 --> 08:17.789 A fire has broken out at the Council Hall. 08:18.415 --> 08:20.750 Uncle is… 08:26.798 --> 08:28.049 Is I-AN safe? 08:28.717 --> 08:29.801 Your Majesty… 08:30.927 --> 08:32.137 Answer me! 08:33.179 --> 08:34.472 Is I-AN safe? 08:51.489 --> 08:54.367 You should get some rest, Grand Princess. 08:54.951 --> 08:57.203 The royal physicians said he is stable. 08:58.788 --> 09:02.458 How could you have just run into the fire like that? 09:02.459 --> 09:04.543 Had Aide Choi not reached you in time, 09:04.544 --> 09:05.753 you would also be… 09:05.754 --> 09:07.464 He would've come to save me. 09:08.882 --> 09:09.883 Pardon? 09:11.843 --> 09:15.055 If it had been me in there, he would have… 09:19.601 --> 09:20.977 come for me too. 09:22.228 --> 09:23.354 To save me. 09:26.483 --> 09:28.109 Like he always has. 09:34.908 --> 09:38.161 Sir, you need to be announced first! Ah… 09:51.716 --> 09:53.509 The Grand Prince is stable, so tomorrow-- 09:53.510 --> 09:55.386 How could you just run in there like that? 09:57.013 --> 09:59.973 Lower your voice. The palace attendants are outside. 09:59.974 --> 10:01.309 Why aren't you at a hospital? 10:02.477 --> 10:04.979 You should at least get proper treatment. 10:05.730 --> 10:07.940 How can I trust any hospital right now? 10:07.941 --> 10:10.318 - What? - You think this fire was just an accident? 10:12.862 --> 10:15.572 They targeted the Grand Prince at the wedding, not me. 10:15.573 --> 10:17.908 And now, a fire just breaks out on abdication day? 10:17.909 --> 10:19.077 You expect me to buy that? 10:23.248 --> 10:24.582 And if it wasn't an accident? 10:26.501 --> 10:28.920 - What? - What can you do if it wasn't? 10:29.838 --> 10:32.840 Will you collapse and die in his place? 10:33.925 --> 10:36.135 Then what should I have done? 10:36.136 --> 10:38.596 - Just leave him there to die? - Yes, just leave him! 10:41.516 --> 10:42.851 Jeongwoo. 10:48.690 --> 10:51.067 How much longer must I watch you be in danger? 10:55.780 --> 10:57.574 How much longer must I endure this? 11:21.181 --> 11:22.974 I've been looking everywhere for you. 11:24.309 --> 11:25.435 What are you doing here? 11:32.442 --> 11:33.484 Are you okay? 11:36.946 --> 11:38.071 Yes. 11:39.949 --> 11:42.826 I'm told the Grand Prince and Princess are both fine. 11:42.827 --> 11:44.579 You don't need to worry too much. 11:53.254 --> 11:55.839 I'm sorry. 11:55.840 --> 11:58.218 What? Why are you apologizing? 12:00.303 --> 12:01.386 I mean… 12:04.599 --> 12:07.267 I should've never left the Grand Prince's side, right? 12:07.268 --> 12:08.685 Wait, come on now. 12:08.686 --> 12:11.438 It's not like your being there 12:11.439 --> 12:13.690 would've magically stopped the fire from starting. 12:13.691 --> 12:15.360 Come on, that's silly. 12:22.033 --> 12:25.077 Wait, hold on. Do you really believe that? 12:38.549 --> 12:39.634 Thank you. 12:40.343 --> 12:41.344 What? 12:42.637 --> 12:44.304 - Grand Princess! - Ms. Seong! 12:44.305 --> 12:45.848 You can't, Grand Princess! 12:53.856 --> 12:54.940 I'll be right back. 12:54.941 --> 12:56.441 What? Where are you going? 12:56.442 --> 12:57.943 No, you can't! 12:57.944 --> 13:00.696 Aide Choi! Choi Hyeon! 13:11.749 --> 13:12.874 A royal physician! 13:12.875 --> 13:14.376 Summon a royal physician! 13:20.717 --> 13:21.843 Thank goodness… 13:22.760 --> 13:24.053 Thank goodness. 13:30.601 --> 13:32.436 If it weren't for you, they would both be… 13:32.437 --> 13:33.438 Oh. 13:34.063 --> 13:35.856 Stop that. 13:35.857 --> 13:38.443 I mean, I was just doing my job. 13:47.618 --> 13:48.703 I was worried… 13:50.663 --> 13:51.873 that you'd get hurt. 14:16.439 --> 14:17.440 Thank you. 14:19.609 --> 14:20.610 But you know, 14:21.194 --> 14:22.528 I just got all better. 14:26.032 --> 14:27.908 Oh, ow, ow… Hold on. Ow… 14:27.909 --> 14:29.202 Are you okay? 14:30.036 --> 14:32.579 It's so itchy right here. Can you scratch it for me? 14:33.790 --> 14:35.791 Why are you crying? 14:35.792 --> 14:37.000 Don't cry. 14:37.001 --> 14:39.462 Crying one second and laughing the next? 14:40.046 --> 14:41.963 Just pick one already. 14:41.964 --> 14:43.298 You're no crybaby. 14:43.299 --> 14:45.510 Where are all these tears coming from? Huh? 14:55.311 --> 14:57.020 What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? 14:57.021 --> 14:58.814 Should we go to the hospital? 14:58.815 --> 14:59.816 Why was he… 15:01.275 --> 15:03.235 at the Council Hall today? 15:03.236 --> 15:05.446 He was due to accept the abdication in the Throne Hall. 15:06.239 --> 15:07.240 Oh… 15:07.990 --> 15:10.242 Prime Minister Min texted, asking for a quick chat 15:10.243 --> 15:11.410 at the Council Hall. 15:14.664 --> 15:15.915 Jeongwoo… 15:17.375 --> 15:18.668 had him go there? 15:20.545 --> 15:21.754 Yes. 15:51.659 --> 15:52.702 Your Royal Highness. 15:54.745 --> 15:56.164 Your Royal Highness! 16:08.467 --> 16:09.468 Stay still. 16:21.314 --> 16:22.857 I must appear… 16:24.233 --> 16:25.610 insanely infatuated with you 16:26.903 --> 16:28.321 for people to believe 16:29.614 --> 16:31.324 this absurd marriage is genuine. 16:34.202 --> 16:35.453 Do not bend to their will. 16:37.163 --> 16:38.247 Do not back away 16:39.957 --> 16:41.292 and do not compromise. 16:46.047 --> 16:47.757 I shall fight with all that I have. 16:51.886 --> 16:53.095 Just as you do. 16:57.183 --> 16:59.352 I have a great deal that you do not… 17:00.770 --> 17:02.521 and if you ask for it, 17:03.898 --> 17:05.608 I fully intend to provide it. 17:50.570 --> 17:53.239 I thought you said the palace was the safest. 17:57.285 --> 18:00.121 Is there any place safe for you? 18:15.886 --> 18:18.430 The Council Hall was practically empty at the time. 18:18.431 --> 18:20.641 For an explosion that big, casualties are minimal. 18:21.392 --> 18:24.144 We will make a joint statement with the Royal Secretariat-- 18:24.145 --> 18:25.438 No need. 18:26.897 --> 18:27.898 Just leave it for now. 18:28.566 --> 18:29.734 Pardon? 18:30.901 --> 18:32.695 Let's leave it until the Grand Prince… 18:34.196 --> 18:35.364 wakes up. 18:38.951 --> 18:42.621 Last night, a major fire broke out at Gyeongbokgung Palace. 18:42.622 --> 18:47.751 Witnesses at Gwanghwamun Square reported hearing a loud explosion. 18:47.752 --> 18:50.295 With no official statement from the palace yet, 18:50.296 --> 18:53.340 there are growing concerns over the safety of the royal family. 18:53.341 --> 18:55.425 I want the past month's CCTV footage 18:55.426 --> 18:57.802 of the Council Hall interior, entrance, and corridors. 18:57.803 --> 18:59.179 Have it copied and sent over. 18:59.180 --> 19:00.806 Is three days enough to review? 19:03.059 --> 19:05.894 With Court Lady Choi, Aide Choi, 19:05.895 --> 19:08.605 and Castle Beauty's Exec Ops on board, 19:08.606 --> 19:10.148 we'll make it happen. 19:10.149 --> 19:13.653 I want to question every attendant, Royal Guard, and official 19:14.236 --> 19:17.072 in the vicinity of the Council Hall at the time of the incident. 19:17.073 --> 19:20.241 Uh, that would fall under the Inner Court's jurisdiction. 19:20.242 --> 19:21.368 Mmm… 19:21.369 --> 19:23.829 I'll ask for cooperation from the Queen Mother's Quarters. 19:25.748 --> 19:26.749 No need. 19:27.917 --> 19:30.086 I'll just ask her myself. 19:37.885 --> 19:39.804 Is I-AN all right? 19:42.640 --> 19:45.100 I wanted to visit him at Anhwadang Hall, but… 19:45.101 --> 19:46.519 Worried that he might actually… 19:48.145 --> 19:49.313 pull through? 19:52.650 --> 19:55.069 It happened as he was about to accept the abdication. 19:55.986 --> 19:57.655 And Your Majesty was the only one 19:58.280 --> 19:59.740 who was against it. 20:01.617 --> 20:03.284 Grand Princess, I… 20:03.285 --> 20:05.204 If you don't want to be a suspect, 20:05.788 --> 20:07.206 grant me unfettered access 20:08.332 --> 20:10.583 to the palace attendants' shift records. 20:16.173 --> 20:18.300 His Royal Highness will pull through. 20:22.179 --> 20:23.180 That's the only way… 20:32.356 --> 20:34.692 you make it out of this unscathed. 20:39.947 --> 20:40.948 Oh… 20:42.408 --> 20:44.744 I'm afraid I don't accept drinks so freely anymore. 20:57.298 --> 20:58.299 And the investigation? 20:58.799 --> 20:59.924 When will it begin? 20:59.925 --> 21:02.177 The Royal Protection Branch will start it first, 21:02.178 --> 21:04.345 and the police will join later. 21:04.346 --> 21:05.389 It will not be public. 21:06.557 --> 21:07.558 Why not public? 21:08.851 --> 21:10.560 It came from the prime minister. 21:10.561 --> 21:14.105 With the poisoning case still open, he wanted to keep things from escalating. 21:14.106 --> 21:15.691 He should be at Anhwadang Hall now. 21:17.193 --> 21:18.277 Who? 21:18.986 --> 21:21.113 - Prime Minister Min? - Yes. 21:33.209 --> 21:34.210 Did you run over here? 21:39.131 --> 21:41.049 He should've been awake by now, 21:41.050 --> 21:42.551 but I hadn't heard anything yet. 21:44.512 --> 21:45.804 Right. 21:45.805 --> 21:49.307 The royal physician said he's in a near-comatose state due to stress. 21:49.308 --> 21:52.520 It's a sign his body is recovering, so he should be waking up soon. 21:53.938 --> 21:54.939 When is "soon"? 21:56.273 --> 21:57.607 Well, that is… 21:57.608 --> 22:00.069 Apparently, there's no way of knowing. 22:02.279 --> 22:03.489 Let's give it some time. 22:13.040 --> 22:14.583 You didn't need to see me out. 22:16.627 --> 22:17.628 Sorry. 22:20.840 --> 22:22.800 Maybe it's everything that's been going on. 22:23.926 --> 22:25.344 I'm a little on edge. 22:30.140 --> 22:32.726 By the way, don't you go to the cathedral anymore? 22:34.019 --> 22:35.020 What? 22:35.938 --> 22:37.356 You're not wearing your rosary. 22:39.650 --> 22:41.317 Ah… 22:41.318 --> 22:42.945 It gets in the way when I work. 22:43.445 --> 22:44.822 Right. 22:48.617 --> 22:49.910 Get back safely. 22:50.870 --> 22:52.246 Thanks. 23:19.273 --> 23:20.356 What's wrong? 23:20.357 --> 23:22.610 Huiju hasn't texted back yet? 23:23.235 --> 23:24.236 No. 23:24.778 --> 23:26.655 Let's eat. 23:27.489 --> 23:28.574 What should we get? 23:29.867 --> 23:30.950 This place is known for… 23:30.951 --> 23:32.620 - At the palace? - Yeah. 23:33.120 --> 23:34.663 Someone definitely died there. 23:35.539 --> 23:38.917 Why else would they refuse to make an official statement? 23:38.918 --> 23:40.001 No way. 23:40.002 --> 23:41.836 I did hear the explosion was really loud. 23:41.837 --> 23:43.756 I read this rumor post… 23:44.590 --> 23:46.050 It said Grand Prince I-AN… 23:47.593 --> 23:48.927 is dead. 23:48.928 --> 23:50.219 Oh, this… 23:52.097 --> 23:55.476 - Babe, you need to call Huiju now. - Okay. 24:05.110 --> 24:07.445 Would it kill her to pick up on the first try? 24:07.446 --> 24:09.657 - She's not picking up? Let me try. - Okay. 24:10.157 --> 24:13.576 INCOMING CALL GREMLIN 24:26.507 --> 24:27.508 Sir. 24:28.759 --> 24:30.426 I'm a little tired today. 24:30.427 --> 24:31.720 Can we save it for tomorrow? 24:33.138 --> 24:35.933 The Royal Secretariat wants to release a statement. 24:40.896 --> 24:42.230 The reason being? 24:42.231 --> 24:45.191 There's a rumor circulating that the Grand Prince has passed away. 24:45.192 --> 24:48.528 The string of canceled public appearances has also raised concerns. 24:48.529 --> 24:51.322 There's even talk the Grand Princess is in a critical state. 24:51.323 --> 24:52.865 Hmm… 24:52.866 --> 24:53.867 That should be 24:54.785 --> 24:55.786 more than enough. 25:06.380 --> 25:08.215 What on earth are you talking about? 25:09.508 --> 25:10.758 What do you mean, regency? 25:10.759 --> 25:13.220 Public concern is growing over the welfare of the Crown. 25:14.304 --> 25:16.931 However, His Majesty is unable to carry out state affairs. 25:16.932 --> 25:19.100 Since the Grand Prince remains unconscious, 25:19.101 --> 25:22.770 it would only be fitting for Your Majesty to step forward. 25:22.771 --> 25:24.773 The Grand Prince will wake up soon. 25:25.315 --> 25:27.108 - The Grand Princess said-- - That is why 25:27.109 --> 25:29.028 I have come here in such a hurry. 25:33.490 --> 25:36.285 Ending the Grand Prince's regency was no simple matter. 25:37.327 --> 25:39.495 Likewise, once Your Majesty takes up the regency, 25:39.496 --> 25:41.205 it will not be easily undone. 25:41.206 --> 25:42.874 Even if the Grand Prince wakes up. 25:42.875 --> 25:44.877 That would be a rash decision. 25:45.836 --> 25:47.504 - There is still time-- - Your Majesty. 25:51.467 --> 25:53.218 If the notion bothers you so… 25:53.844 --> 25:57.473 "Fulfill your duties to the Crown as a representative of the people." 25:59.391 --> 26:00.934 I can make it an official order. 26:07.524 --> 26:08.567 So what will it be? 26:18.035 --> 26:19.328 Your Majesty. 26:19.870 --> 26:21.663 Grand Prince I-AN has arrived. 26:37.638 --> 26:38.889 I-AN… 26:43.310 --> 26:46.355 Please forgive me for causing you concern, Your Majesty. 26:52.111 --> 26:53.112 Did I… 26:55.823 --> 26:56.990 cause you much distress? 27:08.585 --> 27:11.380 SAJEONGJEON HALL WEST ENTRANCE ACCESS LOG 27:12.881 --> 27:16.050 I expected there would be a lot, 27:16.051 --> 27:17.260 but this is unreal. 27:17.261 --> 27:18.679 Even if it's extensive, 27:19.429 --> 27:23.308 attendants follow a strict routine, so any irregularities will stand out. 27:24.518 --> 27:26.727 Plus, only a few have access to the Council Hall. 27:26.728 --> 27:27.729 Right. 27:28.480 --> 27:29.564 Your Royal Highness! 27:32.067 --> 27:34.278 The Grand Prince is awake! 27:35.070 --> 27:36.154 Your Royal Highness! 28:37.049 --> 28:38.383 You shouldn't have been there. 28:40.177 --> 28:42.387 If something happened to you… 28:47.851 --> 28:49.561 How could I possibly stay out… 28:51.647 --> 28:54.690 …when I knew you were in there? 29:04.034 --> 29:05.035 I'm sorry. 29:07.079 --> 29:08.121 Forgive me. 29:54.584 --> 29:56.294 When did you wake up? 29:57.087 --> 29:58.088 Just now. 29:59.172 --> 30:00.841 Have you seen the royal physician? 30:03.385 --> 30:05.011 It was just a long nap. 30:05.012 --> 30:06.013 He says I'm fine. 30:10.559 --> 30:12.935 I'll resume my public duties at once. 30:12.936 --> 30:14.020 Don't worry. 30:14.021 --> 30:16.939 First, we should let you fully recover. 30:16.940 --> 30:17.941 Prime Minister Min. 30:19.317 --> 30:22.112 I hear rumors of my passing are spreading outside these walls. 30:26.867 --> 30:28.118 Now is the perfect time 30:29.286 --> 30:30.537 to turn public opinion. 30:59.107 --> 31:01.109 Since the Grand Prince has regained consciousness, 31:02.611 --> 31:04.362 it's time we tied up some loose ends. 31:09.659 --> 31:12.370 LORD INPYEONG 31:51.326 --> 31:53.328 Are you sure you're okay now? 31:53.912 --> 31:55.580 I told you I'm fine. 31:56.748 --> 31:59.042 Shall I call for the royal physician again? 32:06.091 --> 32:07.092 So… 32:08.176 --> 32:10.804 why did you go see the Queen Mother as soon as you woke up? 32:11.680 --> 32:13.265 To see Prime Minister Min. 32:14.724 --> 32:15.933 Jeongwoo? 32:15.934 --> 32:18.061 With my waking being uncertain, 32:18.770 --> 32:21.857 he would have to find someone to take my place. 32:22.566 --> 32:23.608 "Take your place"? 32:27.612 --> 32:30.782 Are you saying he asked the Queen Mother to act as regent? 32:33.702 --> 32:34.828 So did you go there 32:35.412 --> 32:37.539 to show them you're alive and well? 32:38.665 --> 32:41.001 Yeah. 32:44.129 --> 32:45.130 Listen. 32:46.590 --> 32:47.716 How much 32:49.384 --> 32:50.676 do you trust Jeongwoo? 32:50.677 --> 32:51.970 That's random. 32:53.096 --> 32:54.848 I mean, you two are friends, 32:55.640 --> 32:58.018 but it's so impersonal between you two sometimes. 32:58.685 --> 33:00.437 Like that time with the contract. 33:04.191 --> 33:05.775 There are times I want to punch him. 33:06.651 --> 33:08.195 - What? - But… 33:10.030 --> 33:11.615 I've always trusted him. 33:14.242 --> 33:15.367 Why? 33:15.368 --> 33:17.537 Because I know 33:18.246 --> 33:21.791 just as I'm bound by the Crown, he's bound by the Cabinet. 33:29.716 --> 33:30.799 Why do you ask? 33:30.800 --> 33:34.221 Weren't you the one who said it was only common sense to trust him? 33:39.643 --> 33:40.852 Come here. 34:00.872 --> 34:02.122 There he is! 34:02.123 --> 34:04.833 The arsonist responsible for the fire at Gyeongbokgung Palace 34:04.834 --> 34:06.126 turned himself in last night. 34:06.127 --> 34:07.836 During questioning, the suspect, Shin, 34:07.837 --> 34:10.005 was identified as a member of the Royal Guard. 34:10.006 --> 34:11.882 An assassination suspect emerging 34:11.883 --> 34:13.842 from the very force sworn to protect the Crown 34:13.843 --> 34:15.261 is sending shock waves nationwide. 34:15.262 --> 34:16.720 Remove him! 34:16.721 --> 34:17.930 He was also confirmed 34:17.931 --> 34:20.475 to have protested for the Grand Prince to step down. 34:22.185 --> 34:23.186 How amusing. 34:24.312 --> 34:25.814 It's as if they timed it to my waking. 34:28.191 --> 34:31.318 Your Majesty, Grand Prince I-AN has arrived. 34:31.319 --> 34:32.487 Show him in. 34:36.574 --> 34:37.909 Uncle! 34:41.204 --> 34:42.205 Your Majesty. 34:43.164 --> 34:44.623 Are you well? 34:44.624 --> 34:46.751 Yes, that is why I am here. 34:49.629 --> 34:51.840 The fire at the Council Hall… 35:05.186 --> 35:09.315 I thought you would end up like Father… 35:11.860 --> 35:13.528 Do not think such thoughts. 35:14.988 --> 35:16.031 I will 35:16.531 --> 35:18.116 always be by Your Majesty's side. 35:32.297 --> 35:36.217 I heard the Grand Prince and Princess are to resume their public duties. 35:36.801 --> 35:39.011 This is their chance. 35:39.012 --> 35:40.596 They will not let it go to waste. 35:40.597 --> 35:43.058 Compassion and pity are but fleeting. 35:45.226 --> 35:47.186 You must stop them from resuming 35:47.187 --> 35:49.146 until that fleeting moment passes. 35:49.147 --> 35:51.441 What makes you think they will listen to me? 35:51.941 --> 35:52.942 Your Majesty! 35:58.406 --> 36:01.284 The Grand Prince nearly lost his life in a gas explosion. 36:02.452 --> 36:04.078 Use his welfare as grounds 36:04.079 --> 36:06.164 to keep them from resuming their duties. 36:12.504 --> 36:13.588 Father. 36:18.885 --> 36:21.471 How did you know the fire was caused 36:23.139 --> 36:24.724 by a gas explosion? 36:30.313 --> 36:32.439 What exactly are you getting at? 36:32.440 --> 36:34.901 That fact was withheld from the public. 36:38.071 --> 36:39.823 So how do you know about that? 37:23.825 --> 37:24.826 Your Majesty. 37:25.452 --> 37:26.745 What is the matter? 37:28.121 --> 37:30.540 Your Majesty, you must steady yourself. 37:38.089 --> 37:40.216 It appears I will not be able to protect you. 37:45.054 --> 37:46.055 Your Majesty… 37:48.600 --> 37:49.976 However, I shall see to it… 37:52.937 --> 37:54.439 that your family is kept safe. 37:57.484 --> 37:59.319 Your grace is boundless, Your Majesty. 38:11.956 --> 38:12.957 Seriously? 38:13.541 --> 38:16.543 How could one measly royal guard blow up the Council Hall by himself? 38:16.544 --> 38:17.796 My thoughts exactly. 38:18.296 --> 38:21.673 The Royal Protection Branch is looking for accomplices and co-conspirators-- 38:21.674 --> 38:23.885 - I need to leave the palace. - Leave the palace? 38:31.226 --> 38:33.520 Your Royal Highness, the Queen Mother has arrived. 38:38.858 --> 38:39.859 Show her in. 38:50.870 --> 38:51.871 You may leave. 39:05.969 --> 39:07.011 What brings you here? 39:08.763 --> 39:09.931 Your Majesty. 39:11.224 --> 39:12.307 Please stand up. 39:12.308 --> 39:13.309 I have come… 39:14.727 --> 39:16.354 to report a grave offense. 39:26.573 --> 39:27.615 My father… 39:29.951 --> 39:31.953 is trying to kill you. 39:39.002 --> 39:41.588 This is the evidence from the incident on your wedding day. 39:51.806 --> 39:53.765 LEE AREUM 39:53.766 --> 39:56.519 I also have the girl who used to work at your private residence. 39:57.186 --> 39:58.563 She has sworn to testify. 40:03.192 --> 40:05.069 What is your intent in reporting this? 40:06.988 --> 40:08.364 The recent fire… 40:12.327 --> 40:14.162 It was likely my father's doing. 40:16.456 --> 40:17.582 So? 40:18.666 --> 40:20.001 Are you here to beg 40:21.044 --> 40:22.169 for his forgiveness? 40:22.170 --> 40:23.796 I am asking you to exact punishment. 40:26.466 --> 40:27.759 Punish me… 40:31.512 --> 40:32.639 and my father. 40:48.321 --> 40:49.989 Did you believe me incapable of it? 40:51.157 --> 40:52.575 And should I choose to do so… 40:54.744 --> 40:56.371 are you sure you can handle it? 41:06.714 --> 41:07.966 I shall try. 41:25.149 --> 41:26.609 It's almost hunting season. 41:27.735 --> 41:30.529 Right, since harvest season is just around the corner. 41:30.530 --> 41:33.992 Tell them I will be declaring hunting season this year. 41:35.368 --> 41:36.494 And not the royal family? 41:38.955 --> 41:40.748 The Grand Prince needs time to recover, 41:42.041 --> 41:44.419 and the Queen Mother does not appreciate hunting. 41:46.337 --> 41:47.922 Then I'll do it. 41:50.842 --> 41:51.843 I guess I can do it. 42:01.644 --> 42:03.563 Is it because I am accepting the royal edict? 42:05.815 --> 42:06.816 Why? 42:10.486 --> 42:11.821 Why do you fear me now? 42:17.785 --> 42:19.579 It is not that I fear you. 42:26.127 --> 42:27.128 I have… 42:31.257 --> 42:33.301 a duty to protect the Crown. 42:36.054 --> 42:37.764 Thus, I am protecting you. 42:38.765 --> 42:41.225 I am ensuring that neither my father nor my own greed 42:42.351 --> 42:44.520 ever harm you or the Crown again. 42:47.440 --> 42:48.566 So please… 42:57.825 --> 42:58.868 Just spare… 43:01.120 --> 43:02.288 His Majesty. 43:14.967 --> 43:16.469 As great as the honor once was… 43:18.763 --> 43:20.306 so too shall your disgrace be. 43:22.767 --> 43:24.393 In both the royal family and history, 43:25.770 --> 43:27.396 you will forever remain a sinner. 43:32.568 --> 43:34.403 If that is the price to spare His Majesty… 43:40.326 --> 43:41.452 would you accept? 43:48.126 --> 43:49.335 It is more than enough. 44:11.065 --> 44:12.859 But… 44:13.651 --> 44:15.778 "hunting season" in the 21st century? 44:16.821 --> 44:18.030 What about animal rights? 44:20.700 --> 44:22.118 Think of it as a necessary evil. 44:24.287 --> 44:25.872 When harmful entities multiply… 44:28.791 --> 44:30.334 we can't protect what matters. 44:32.503 --> 44:33.796 And who determines that? 44:36.215 --> 44:37.383 The Crown? 44:42.263 --> 44:43.264 The nation. 44:47.310 --> 44:48.311 I see. 45:01.449 --> 45:03.201 So, you decide. 45:30.228 --> 45:31.395 I saw you caught the guy. 45:32.605 --> 45:34.315 Was he a harmful entity too? 46:04.387 --> 46:06.681 Hey. I'm on my way back. 46:08.557 --> 46:09.558 You're where? 46:19.110 --> 46:20.736 He's a little drunk. 46:21.612 --> 46:22.737 He's drunk? 46:22.738 --> 46:26.575 Gosh. He can't even hold his liquor… 46:30.538 --> 46:33.415 Boy, I'm tired. Who wants coffee? 46:33.416 --> 46:34.417 Me. 46:53.728 --> 46:54.895 Your Royal Highness. 46:55.980 --> 46:58.149 My dear wife. 47:03.612 --> 47:06.449 This is great. I was feeling cooped up anyway. 47:06.949 --> 47:08.992 You were? 47:08.993 --> 47:09.994 Yeah. 47:10.536 --> 47:12.371 The palace is so much bigger, 47:13.122 --> 47:14.290 but far more stifling. 47:16.292 --> 47:18.127 Agreed. 47:28.471 --> 47:30.222 The Queen Mother came to see me earlier. 47:37.813 --> 47:39.315 She told me Lord INPYEONG… 47:45.654 --> 47:47.073 was behind the wedding incident. 47:57.833 --> 48:00.044 Seeing her beg so desperately to spare His Majesty… 48:07.009 --> 48:08.469 I no longer know what I am to do. 48:33.244 --> 48:34.954 You have such a gentle heart. 48:36.831 --> 48:37.998 It breaks my heart. 48:54.390 --> 48:55.850 THE THIRTY-THIRD KING 48:57.226 --> 48:59.937 It will reach him this time, won't it? 49:01.772 --> 49:03.065 I believe so. 49:06.444 --> 49:07.736 I shall entrust it to you. 49:09.196 --> 49:11.031 Rest assured, Your Majesty. 49:28.424 --> 49:29.758 I heard you asked for me. 49:34.221 --> 49:36.223 I wanted to commend you for your swift arrest 49:37.183 --> 49:38.851 of the arsonist. 49:41.854 --> 49:43.230 The police deserve the credit. 49:44.565 --> 49:47.526 I am well aware that nothing in this realm 49:48.235 --> 49:49.236 is beyond your reach. 49:52.865 --> 49:53.866 However, 49:55.743 --> 49:57.495 are you still far from concluding 50:00.706 --> 50:01.832 the poisoning case? 50:06.545 --> 50:08.214 Hmm… 50:15.888 --> 50:17.180 It won't be long now. 50:29.193 --> 50:30.736 Lord INPYEONG of the Yun Family. 50:34.156 --> 50:35.407 He is the culprit. 50:36.325 --> 50:37.326 In terms of punishment, 50:38.327 --> 50:39.453 I'm still deliberating. 50:43.499 --> 50:44.792 About Prime Minister Min… 50:49.004 --> 50:50.130 Be wary of him. 50:53.509 --> 50:54.552 What does that mean? 50:55.052 --> 50:58.556 He was the first to discover my father's crimes. 51:02.643 --> 51:04.770 - That is not possible. - He knew everything, 51:05.312 --> 51:07.397 but chose to keep it from you. 51:07.398 --> 51:09.108 He would have no reason to do that. 51:10.818 --> 51:12.653 Do you truly believe that? 51:14.655 --> 51:15.823 How much 51:16.824 --> 51:18.033 do you trust Jeongwoo? 51:21.579 --> 51:24.790 Those driven by desperate desire… 51:29.086 --> 51:31.380 often resort to unseemly choices. 51:45.060 --> 51:46.604 What is there to consider? 51:48.314 --> 51:50.648 As someone who is concerned for the Crown's welfare, 51:50.649 --> 51:51.942 I have much to consider. 51:52.610 --> 51:54.402 He tried to kill me. 51:54.403 --> 51:56.154 He's also the Queen Mother's father. 51:56.155 --> 51:58.656 - Prime Minister Min. - And His Majesty's grandfather. 51:58.657 --> 52:00.409 - Min Jeongwoo. - Please! 52:10.836 --> 52:12.671 Stop acting like a child. 52:22.765 --> 52:24.350 Lord INPYEONG will… 52:25.351 --> 52:27.018 …never set foot in this realm again. 52:27.019 --> 52:28.020 He will… 52:31.690 --> 52:33.317 carry out his sentence in this realm. 52:35.152 --> 52:37.111 Do you wish to see the Crown crumble? 52:37.112 --> 52:39.031 Is there any reason why it should not? 52:47.873 --> 52:48.874 The Crown… 52:51.543 --> 52:52.795 cannot last forever. 52:57.549 --> 52:58.842 Once I ascend the throne, 53:00.511 --> 53:02.012 I will abolish the monarchy. 53:21.365 --> 53:23.617 You've attained everything you ever wanted. 53:25.786 --> 53:27.663 And now you seek freedom as well? 53:32.501 --> 53:33.502 This freedom… 53:35.295 --> 53:36.296 won't be mine alone. 54:16.378 --> 54:17.379 Are you okay? 54:22.009 --> 54:23.594 Lord INPYEONG will be arrested soon. 54:27.139 --> 54:28.140 Did Jeongwoo 54:29.099 --> 54:30.142 agree to it? 54:31.226 --> 54:32.227 No. 54:33.979 --> 54:35.355 But he'll have no other choice. 54:36.356 --> 54:37.566 I told him I knew… 54:39.485 --> 54:41.028 and that I would not forgive him. 54:54.124 --> 54:55.709 And what you wanted to confirm? 54:56.627 --> 54:57.628 Did you? 55:03.967 --> 55:04.968 No. 55:43.215 --> 55:45.424 The first-ever compulsory investigation 55:45.425 --> 55:47.134 into a royal relative has been conducted. 55:47.135 --> 55:50.388 The Royal Protection Branch and police announced they have obtained evidence 55:50.389 --> 55:53.849 that proves Lord INPYEONG's involvement in Grand Princess Seong's poisoning. 55:53.850 --> 55:56.602 Authorities raided his home and a research facility affiliated 55:56.603 --> 55:58.020 with the Royal Seoul Hospital. 55:58.021 --> 55:59.605 ROYAL PROTECTION BRANCH 55:59.606 --> 56:01.190 - Look! - There she is! 56:01.191 --> 56:04.151 The joint investigation task force stated shipment records of a drug 56:04.152 --> 56:06.946 containing the same substance administered to the Grand Prince, 56:06.947 --> 56:10.700 as well as a testimony from a staff member at his private residence, proved decisive. 56:10.701 --> 56:14.078 With a royal relative suspected in an attempted murder of a royal, 56:14.079 --> 56:16.164 the fallout is expected to be significant. 56:25.340 --> 56:26.466 Your Majesty. 56:27.342 --> 56:29.011 His Majesty has arrived. 56:35.517 --> 56:36.685 Mother. 56:45.277 --> 56:46.278 Your Majesty. 56:47.362 --> 56:48.363 Yes? 56:53.744 --> 56:55.536 You must remain strong. 56:58.415 --> 56:59.583 If you ever feel scared, 57:00.751 --> 57:02.711 you should go to your uncle. 57:04.379 --> 57:05.756 Do you understand? 57:07.215 --> 57:09.468 Yes, Mother. 57:33.617 --> 57:34.910 Your Royal Highness. 57:35.577 --> 57:37.411 This is a misunderstanding. 57:37.412 --> 57:39.288 Why would I ever… 57:39.289 --> 57:40.290 Shut… 57:43.293 --> 57:44.294 that mouth of yours. 57:47.422 --> 57:49.508 History will remember you as a criminal, 57:50.258 --> 57:51.259 and the Crown 57:52.761 --> 57:54.054 will forget you ever existed. 57:56.056 --> 57:59.267 I am His Majesty's grandfather and the Queen Mother's father. 57:59.935 --> 58:01.227 You cannot treat me like-- 58:01.228 --> 58:02.270 Did I not ask you… 58:04.564 --> 58:06.274 to shut that mouth of yours? 58:11.947 --> 58:13.699 The Queen Mother was the one 58:14.991 --> 58:16.326 who told me about your crimes. 58:19.955 --> 58:20.956 Thus… 58:23.083 --> 58:24.543 you should mind your conduct. 58:28.755 --> 58:30.340 The Queen Mother's welfare… 58:32.884 --> 58:34.803 will depend on how deeply… 58:38.181 --> 58:39.349 you repent. 59:00.579 --> 59:02.080 You did well, Your Royal Highness. 59:06.918 --> 59:08.670 The abdication has been announced. 59:09.546 --> 59:12.131 Public sentiment is strong, and the foreign media is all over it, 59:12.132 --> 59:13.258 calling it long overdue. 59:13.842 --> 59:16.469 - Let's go to the palace. - Yes, Your Royal Highness. 59:16.470 --> 59:18.053 Abolition? 59:18.054 --> 59:21.265 How dare anyone suggest to abolish the monarchy? 59:21.266 --> 59:25.728 Why do we spend all that tax money preserving the Crown? 59:25.729 --> 59:28.898 Because the investment generates enough added value to justify the cost. 59:28.899 --> 59:32.234 If the economic and diplomatic benefits of the Crown vanish, 59:32.235 --> 59:35.321 who exactly will be held accountable? 59:35.322 --> 59:37.990 The people will be up in arms about it. 59:37.991 --> 59:39.909 I'm sure such news will have them 59:39.910 --> 59:41.535 demanding a new king immediately. 59:45.791 --> 59:47.626 That is exactly why… 59:51.671 --> 59:53.340 …we must make him listen. 01:00:26.164 --> 01:00:27.874 You must be busy with the coronation. 01:00:28.959 --> 01:00:30.293 The Grand Prince told me. 01:00:38.468 --> 01:00:39.970 That you had been aware 01:00:42.013 --> 01:00:43.306 of what Lord INPYEONG did. 01:00:50.021 --> 01:00:51.106 Then what about you? 01:00:52.148 --> 01:00:53.649 Did you know? 01:00:53.650 --> 01:00:55.777 That he's looking to abolish the monarchy. 01:01:00.031 --> 01:01:01.032 A king 01:01:02.117 --> 01:01:04.327 doesn't get to do whatever he wants. 01:01:05.036 --> 01:01:06.912 My job is to make sure he doesn't. 01:01:06.913 --> 01:01:08.414 What if it is a necessary evil? 01:01:08.415 --> 01:01:09.707 What? 01:01:09.708 --> 01:01:12.794 What if, in the 21st century, our Crown itself turns out to be 01:01:14.045 --> 01:01:15.171 the harmful entity? 01:01:17.424 --> 01:01:18.550 What then? 01:01:25.849 --> 01:01:26.933 I already told you. 01:01:28.059 --> 01:01:30.228 That is for the nation to decide. 01:01:39.237 --> 01:01:40.238 It appears… 01:01:46.620 --> 01:01:48.121 we may end up as enemies. 01:02:07.140 --> 01:02:10.727 Announcing His Majesty! 01:03:17.919 --> 01:03:20.546 We declare! 01:03:20.547 --> 01:03:22.340 - Long live the King! - Long live the King! 01:03:25.176 --> 01:03:27.721 - Long live the King! - Long live the King! 01:03:29.848 --> 01:03:32.434 - Long live the King! - Long live the King! 01:03:48.533 --> 01:03:51.453 PERFECT CROWN 01:04:28.615 --> 01:04:30.949 All rise for His Majesty the King! 01:04:30.950 --> 01:04:33.118 Your Majesty. Abolition of the monarchy? 01:04:33.119 --> 01:04:35.329 Is it true there are talks of abolishing the monarchy? 01:04:35.330 --> 01:04:37.164 You're saying the Cabinet and Royal Relatives 01:04:37.165 --> 01:04:38.707 will oppose it, no question? 01:04:38.708 --> 01:04:42.211 Most of the establishment is connected to the Crown. 01:04:42.212 --> 01:04:43.797 Voice your objection there. 01:04:45.256 --> 01:04:46.632 Simply hint that… 01:04:46.633 --> 01:04:48.634 …is His Majesty's own pursuit. 01:04:48.635 --> 01:04:49.802 What summons? 01:04:49.803 --> 01:04:51.637 It's a slush fund probe. 01:04:51.638 --> 01:04:55.265 And the Cabinet implored me to fulfill my duties as the King. 01:04:55.266 --> 01:04:57.309 We were simply speaking on behalf of the public. 01:04:57.310 --> 01:04:59.561 Go and protect His Majesty. 01:04:59.562 --> 01:05:00.730 It's your fault. 01:05:03.066 --> 01:05:05.068 Translated by Justin S. Kim. 01:05:16.371 --> 01:05:20.083 PERFECT CROWN