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bribes from him

and those that took bribes

from those officials.

I shall hear all their names.

Which of you can swear that

he didn't receive from this man?

Tax Minister!

Yes, Your Majesty.

Those who abuse the King's tribute

for usury shall be punished severely.

As His Majesty orders.

Justice Minister.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Have all magistrates

open their repositories

and return all rice and linen

back to the people.

Yes, Your Majesty.

I command my trusted council

to have uniform land tax law

enforced immediately.

Anyone that obstructs

the execution of this decree

shall be punished with

utmost severity.

Your grace is immeasurable.

You're running state affairs

as you please.

But we got the uniform land tax law.

Do you even know

who Yu Jeong-ho is?

"Give and take."

Isn't that what politics is about?

Politics is no marketplace haggling!

Someone might hear us.

Please act more appropriately

around the King.

Yu Jeong-ho is...

...the Queen's brother.

Pardon me?

They are accusing him of treason

in order to depose the Queen.

She is the mother

of this kingdom.

- How dare they?

- Sire.

The King's taster to see His Majesty.

Let her in.

The inquisition makes one confess

to crimes he never committed.

I was prepared to sacrifice

the land tax bill

in exchange for Yu's life.

What do I do now?

Absolutely nothing.

If you wish to help me

and the Court.

Her Royal Highness

to see His Majesty.

Tell her I'm in bed.

I trusted Your Majesty.

If Your Majesty finds me

so unbearable,

grant me the relief of death.

What are you doing?

Can you please drop the knife?

I shall spare the life of Yu

no matter what.

Do you give your word?

You have my word.

Would you please release me?

If Your Majesty doesn't

keep his word,

it shall be the death of me.

All right.

His Majesty the King!

Why did you do it?

You're my brother-in-law.

Why did you conspire against me?

Answer me.

Your humble servant

remembers the King

who always put the benefit

of the people before all.

But you're no longer the King

I swore to serve.

Deafened by corrupt officials

and blinded by wicked women,

you've become nothing

but a tyrant.

How dare you,

in the presence of His Majesty?

So, what did you do?

Did you plot treason?

No, my Lord! Never!

Did you round up a militia?

I would never dream

of such things.

Then, what did you do?

I pleaded that you

open your ears.

I called out that you listen.

Punish me with death,

Your Majesty.

You called out.

That's all?

Release him.

Sire, it cannot be done.

The man is guilty of treason.

What treason?

Minister, can you declare

with a clear conscience

that your intentions are

purer than this man's?

Step forward if you dare say so.

Release him,

for he is guilty of no crime.

Is that how he wants to play?

Chief.

Your Majesty.

I would like to be alone

for a moment.

But, Sire.

Only for a moment.

Retire to your quarters, Captain.

It's against the

laws of the Court.

The laws of the Court

are above the King?

Your Highness, Yu Jeong-ho

was released.

What they say about

His Majesty must be true.

He laughs more,

and at night, focuses

only on state affairs.

Your Highness?

With Your Highness' permission,

I shall retire.

What brings you here, my Lord?

Don't you find it amusing?

I do, my Lord.

Yet, you do not smile.

Your Majesty!

What in Heaven's name?

Sire?

Why did you do that?

I released Yu as I promised.

I heard so.

You should return the favor.

I'm at your service.

Give me a smile.

I beg your pardon?

Smile for me once.

Is it so hard?

I kept my promise.

Come on.

Your Majesty!

I shall retire to my chamber.

Were you with

Her Royal Highness?

Your Majesty.

What's the matter?

Nothing, Sire.

Chief Eunuch.

Did you notice anything different

about His Majesty?

How do you mean?

It's not just one or two things.

His way of speaking and acting...

Even his hands look different.

Captain, you worry too much.

If you'll excuse me.

Captain Do seems to

have sensed something.

Perhaps we best tell him.

No.

We cannot anticipate

how he would react.

His Majesty is returning

to consciousness.

Just a few more days.

Your Royal Highness.

These are the words

of His Majesty.

The Queen's complexion

appears poor.

Have this red bean porridge

and regain your health.

I heard them.

Leave me now.

If it pleases Your Highness,

His Majesty ordered

that I see you have it

and bring back the empty bowl.

Chief Royal Secretary

to see His Majesty.

About Yu Jeong-ho...

Didn't I make it clear not to

interfere with state affairs?

I know.

There are laws in the Court

even for the Queen's siblings.

But surely, the King's

words override...

Wretch!

Don't you know that even the King

cannot act solely upon his will?

And you are not the King.

You said the Court has

eyes and ears everywhere.

Why do you talk to me

in that manner?

King's taster to see His Majesty.

Let her in.

Let's see.

Cinnamon toffee!

Wait there, Sa-wol.

Secretary, eat this.

Your grace is immeasurable.

Go on.

Suck it, please.

Chief Secretary is leaving.

Did she have the porridge?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Did she have a message for me?

Tell His Majesty to come to the garden

when the curfew bell sounds,

for I wish to speak with him.

Her Highness' message

for you, Sire.

I see.

"The moon in the sky is

the face of my dearest.

Who cut off my dearest's head

and hung it up there?

When the moon comes up,

I gaze upon it."

What do you think?

Excellent, Your Majesty.

What about you, Captain?

It's befitting the

laws of the Court.

And you, Chief?

Who do you refer to as 'moon'?

I cannot tell you.

Perhaps it's best not to recite it.

But two people say it's good.

Yes?

Still, it may not be best to...

Sa-wol.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Tonight's snack is dried persimmons,

your favorite.

I shall leave it all for you.

Your grace is immeasurable.

Chief, you shall not retire

to your quarters tonight,

for I will stay up to read.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, it's the curfew bell.

All right.

Eunuch Jo, I thought

you were on my side.

On second thought,

it is not a bad idea.

Your Majesty.

Wait here.

Do you remember

what you said to me

on the day I became

Princess Consort?

Well...

Of course you forgot.

It's been so long.

You held my hand and told me

that you would stay by my side

until the end of days.

I can still hear your voice.

It's called 'Face of My Dearest.'

"The moon in the sky

is the face of my dearest.

Who cut off my dearest's head

and hung it up there?

Alas, how much it must hurt!

She smiles not.

When the moon comes up,

I gaze upon it,

wondering if it is my dearest."

What do you think?

How dare you?

Stand back, Your Highness.

This man is not His Majesty.

Captain!

You may have fooled

the Secretary and Eunuch Jo.

But you cannot fool me.

Withdraw the sword!

How dare you draw your blade

upon the King?

Your Highness!

If this man is the King,

I shall taste my own blade.

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