Have you checked on them?
How are they doing?
It seems things are going as planned.
Really?
We schemed for nothing, Your Majesty.
Yes. Well, thank goodness.
I guess all we have to do now is wait.
Sleep well tonight.
Because tomorrow, all hell will break loose.
Everything will be returned to its rightful owner, my son Yul.
Red light, green light, 1, 2, 3!
Red light, green light, 1, 2, 3. That's 100.
Hey, how can you fall asleep?
This is a test of endurance.
Red light, green light, 1, 2, 3!
The light never stops changing! Red light, green light, 1, 2, 3!
Your Highness?
They must not be up yet. They're probably tired.
This time I didn't jump you! You jumped me!
I did not!
You were the one like this.
Were you trying to do something?
You wish. It just happened while I was sleeping.
Why would you do that while sleeping?
Be quiet and get dressed. And wipe the drool off your face.
About last night,
it just happened in the heat of the moment. I mean...
Shut up, you animal!
I wanted my first kiss to be in a romantic place with a romantic guy.
That was all wrong.
Hey!
You call brushing lips a kiss?
They barely touched one second.
Shut up!
I don't even want to walk with someone like you.
What!
Yul?
What are you doing here so early?
I ran over as soon as the sun rose.
Why are you so pale? Are you okay?
Nothing happened, right? You're okay?
What would happen? Of course nothing happened.
Thank goodness.
Yul, what's going on?
What do you think you're doing!
- What's wrong with you? - Are you serious?
I was just saying hello because I was glad to see her.
Was that so wrong of me?
You grab her in a bear hug because you're glad to see her?
She's still my wife. Keep your hands off her.
If you're Crown Princess, act like it.
Don't go running into any guy's arms.
What?
If you wanted to be held so badly,
why did you act that way last night?
Should I ask the adults to make us share a room again?
I don't have time to joke around with you.
Instead of pushing me away,
would you let me hold you, like you let him?
The problem is that you're acting so differently.
We kiss once and you treat me like I'm diseased,
but you melt into his arms.
If we divorce, are you two planning to run away together?
I was wondering why I felt grimy. I know why now.
What?
I better wash my lips as soon as I get back.
Of all the people in the world...
Look, I'm sorry.
All you royal people are taught from the day you're born, aren't you?
How to tear at a person's heart to hurt them?
How to crush someone's pride where they hurt the most?
You're all the same.
Equally cruel.
Yul, why did you do that this morning?
I think instead of divorce, you should get an annulment.
That way, we can get married.
What?
What are you talking about?
I like you.
At first, I thought it was because I couldn't have you,
when you should've been mine.
Then I kept thinking, I wouldn't treat you that way if I was your husband.
That thought changed to "If I was Crown Prince."
I really like you.
Yul, stop playing.
I'm being serious.
It's too late now for me to think of you as my cousin-in-law.
I can't hide my feelings any longer.
I know you and Shin aren't getting along lately
but this isn't right.
I'm not Shin.
I won't leave you to be lonely in the palace.
You and I were the ones who were supposed to be married.
When I was here, my father had the engagement ring.
What am I supposed to do if you tell me this now?
I'm already married to Shin.
We can't change that.
Are you worried about being criticized?
You don't have to worry about that.
When you come back to the palace as my wife,
the Royal Family will be so strong that
no one will dare say anything.
What's wrong with me?
When did you get here?
You changed your look. You look different.
In what way?
How do you say?
You give off a sense of strength and confidence.
Is it because you're at the palace now?
Shin and Chae Gyeong shared a room last night.
It was the adults' orders, of course.
I thought you should know.
- Are you serious? - Yeah.
I wanted to stop it but I couldn't.
Thanks for telling me.
Are you still sure you can get Shin back?
Isn't it too late now?
I haven't even started yet.
Why does Hyo Rin keep trying to mess up the Crown Princess' life?
Seriously.
Was it really necessary to follow the Crown Prince to Thailand?
It's just an article.
Still, this article is making things worse.
It's all because of that wench.
Someone needs to teach her a thing or two.
Just the person we were looking for. Did you see the article about you?
Stop hanging around the Crown Prince.
What are you doing, trying to seduce someone else's husband?
I have nothing to say to you guys.
Why you!
Hey! You think if you're rich, you can do whatever you want?
We do have our facts straight, right?
Get over Shin and stop messing with Chae Gyeong.
It's none of your business.
This is between Shin and me. Move.
If the Crown Princess cries, don't you know that you'll be crying blood?
How can you do that to a classmate?
Stop acting and get up!
Hey! What are you guys doing?
Are you okay?
Yes, ma'am.
Mom's in the hospital?
Which hospital?
The 81st ward?
Okay, I'm on my way.
What did I tell you? I told you to go see a doctor.
Don't worry.
The cartilage between the 5th and 6th vertebrae is damaged.
I'll be fine after surgery.
My friend's mom got spinal surgery. She was able to get up right after.
You were worried over nothing.
Did the pastor's wife stop by? Did she say anything?
She's been so good to us.
She said not to worry and to get well soon.
What if I don't wake up from the anesthesia? Dear Hyo Rin.
Stop talking nonsense.
You should rest. You've worked so hard, your cartilage has worn out.
Just wait a little longer.
You'll be fine soon.
How do I make Yul stop liking me?
What do I do?
Are you just coming home? You're pretty late.
I had to stop by somewhere.
See you.
Can we talk?
Don't touch me.
Don't you know I'm higher ranking than you?
I'm Crown Princess and your cousin-in-law before I'm your friend.
Please watch what you say and how you act.
You and Shin aren't right together.
You know better than I how cold he is.
And I understood that
and in turn, I came to like him.
But I know one thing.
At least Shin isn't greedy about things he can't have.
I have to go.
What were you doing in Thailand that you allowed this to happen?
Please forgive me, Your Majesty.
It's already spilt milk
but you must make sure this photo doesn't get out.
Yes, Your Majesty.
How did Queen Hwa Yeong end up with this photo?
What have you learned?
As far as we know, no one without clearance entered the palace grounds.
So did the photo walk in by itself?
Your Majesty. I don't think it will be enough to just block the press.
Then?
Pardon me, but may I say something?
Please speak.
The palace security is tight
but I suspect an insider is to blame.
Someone in the palace?
Shall I send the photo to the papers?
Let's wait and see.
I think it will be wise to watch the palace's response.
But Your Majesty, they are already looking for the source of the photos.
And they think they're going to find me?
Not a chance.
Your Majesty, this photo could end everything.
Don't worry. This is a sort of warning shot.
It's proper manners to fire a warning shot to make the prey nervous.
It's no fun if we have too big an advantage.
We'll give them some time.
Though the Crown Prince is young,
he is not one to be handled lightly.
That's what makes it more fun.
I'm going to make that haughty boy bow down to me.
It would've been nice to see the Crown Princess and Queen's expressions.
You may go now.
That picture...
Did you send it to Chae Gyeong too?
I told you I'd take care of it.
Mom! It's still...
I told you it's not time yet.
When were you going to do it?
Who are you trying to fool?
Do you think I don't know that you're just trying to protect that girl?
Forget about her. She's already married to the Crown Prince.
They can get a divorce!
Yul, you're not...
I've been living for you since I was little and I've lived as you wanted.
This is the first time I ever wanted anything.
And that's her.
I won't give her up.
Do you want me to die?
Where did this come from? It's not allowed.
Are you going somewhere?
Yes, I'm going to the Royal Palace.
The Royal Palace? Is something wrong?
Why would there be anything wrong?
I just want to see grandmother and mother.
Okay. Do that then.
Make sure to assure your grandmother that I'm okay.
She's probably very worried.
Okay. Get some rest, father.
Stop reading these books.
Hurry along now.
I'll be back soon.
Hey, that book.
I'm confiscating this.
How can you be so thoughtless?
Did you forget you are Crown Prince? How?
Your Majesty, I think the Crown Prince knows he made a mistake.
This isn't an everyday affair.
The Crown Prince's reputation is at stake.
If I think about what will happen once this gets out, the room goes dark.
We all feel that way.
We must focus, not on the past, but on what to do.
Crown Prince.
Yes, Your Majesty.
More than anything, the Crown Princess must not see this photo. Understand?
Yes.
You can go now.
Go on.
He didn't cause any trouble when he was young. What is going on now?
I thought a bomb had gone off, the way you told me to come right away.
That would be terrible.
Believe Shin.
In other countries, this is how people greet each other.
I've greeted people this way too.
It's not a bad thing.
Really?
Princess! The Crown Prince is going to be King.
I know, mother.
It seems to me like someone wants to play a game.
A game?
They would've made a lot of money if they sent the photos to the papers.
Since they were sent here, money is not the issue.
You have to finish the game to know who the winner is.
Whoever it is, they are probably enjoying our stunned reactions right now.
That's why it's more important than ever not to lose control and be firm.
Who would do this?
Thai paparazzi?
I don't think so, Your Highness.
They would have made demands before sending the photos.
It's someone else.
What do we do now?
I will check the visitor lists to the Royal Palace and the annex for now.
If he knew the truth about Hyo Rin...
If Shin knew and still dated her...
Then they really did like each other.
Yul might be right after all.
Your Majesty, Queen Hwa Yeong has arrived.
Show her in.
You must feel terrible, Your Majesty.
They say nothing travels faster than bad news. How did you know?
Just because I sit around doesn't mean I sit with my eyes and ears closed.
What are we going to do about this?
Do you think we will crumble because of this?
This is an idiot's joke.
If only that were true but
what if the photo gets out? What then?
Princess Hye Myeong thinks someone is trying to play a game with us.
- A game? - It's just something she said.
Really?
The Crown Prince needs to understand the gravity of his mistake.
The entire monarchy cannot suffer because of his carelessness.
Something's wrong with her...
Chae Gyeong, let's go draw outside. The weather's really nice.
Yes, Your Highness.
Chae Gyeong, why do you look so down?
I'm sorry, I want to be alone.
I have a lot on my mind right now.
Are you not even going to talk to me anymore?
I'm not comfortable with you anymore.
Do you feel bad because of what I said?
I said worse things to you.
I didn't mean to be so harsh.
I guess I really surprised you.
I just thought if I didn't say anything, you would never know.
Why do you like me?
You said you liked Shin because you feel bad for him,
and you understood that.
Yeah.
That's how it was for me.
When I first met you,
I wanted to be nice to you because I felt bad for you.
As we got closer...
I began to worry and think about you
and then miss you.
- Now, it just hurts... - Yul...
There is no one more pitiful and lonely than abandoned royalty.
That's why I've lived alone
and never opened my heart to anyone.
I never reached out to anyone.
And no one reached out to me.
But you...
You reached out to me like it was nothing.
That's because we're friends.
You only know how to treat people with sincerity.
One day...
You broke through the barriers and
opened my closed-off heart.
I'm sorry.
I still can't accept your feelings.
I never asked you to.
I never asked for you to like me.
Just don't push me away.
You're going to get hurt. I don't want to hurt you.
It'll hurt more if you push me away.
Just be like you always were to me.
Until the wind of your heart blows my way, I'll wait.
Yul...
I won't force anything on you.
I just want to be friends, like before.
I don't know about the wind of my Heart
but it won't change easily.
But I'm glad I have a friend like you, especially when I'm feeling down.
Do you want to cut class?
What?
You look like you want to cry.
Hey!
Are you ready?
One, two, three!
I hate Shin. I hate him.
I'm sorry. That I couldn't block it.
Ta-da!
What's that?
That song I sang!
(Princess Hours)
Ta-da!
Where did you get that?
I have my ways.
This was decided in close cooperation with the cultural assets office.
This is the research project currently being run at the Royal Library.
In addition to the Royal Secretariat records,
they are also researching...
Forgive me, Your Highness.
You must be tired from all this work.
We will prepare tea for you while you rest.
No. Let's continue.
Oh, no. I think it's stuck.
Come here.
Tricked you!
Thanks to you I had a lot of fun today. And avoided stares too.
We should go now.
You go first.
Why?
Last time we went to see the baobab trees, we got in trouble.
I'll go alone from here.
Are you sure you'll be okay?
I've got this. Can I keep it?
Sure.
Hey, it's Gang Hyeon. I'll see you at the palace.
Hey, Gang Hyeon. Me? I'm at an amusement park.
I'll leave in a little bit.
Isn't that the Crown Princess?
Why is she here?
Should we go ask her?
Excuse me, aren't you the Crown Princess?
Nope. Y'kno I hear that a lot.
Y'think we look the same?
I'm prettier though, ain't I?
Why does this feel so strange?
Walking down a crowded, sunny street,
talking with my friends was so normal.
I feel like I'm peeking into another world,
like I'm looking at a photo.
We must inform everyone, sir.
I said no, Lady Choi.
What if something happens?
I know you're worried but let's wait a little bit longer.
What's going on?
I asked what was going on?
I regret to inform Your Highness that we cannot reach the Crown Princess.
What?
Since when?
It's been a few hours. We're looking for her right now.
Don't tell the adults yet.
It's me, Shin.
Where's Chae Gyeong?
She's not in yet?
If you went out with her, shouldn't you bring her back too?
Where is she?
She said she'd be right behind me.
I wonder if something happened...
I better go look for her.
I think...
I think you keep forgetting Chae Gyeong is the Crown Princess.
You forgot that the morning after we shared a room and at school today.
There are too many people watching, for you to treat her as a mere friend.
Be careful.
If you're not, you're going to hurt her.
Do you think you have the right to say that?
What do you mean by that?
Think about it.
They still don't know yet.
How frustrating.
We need to know who sent it and for what reason...
Don't worry too much.
The papers are still quiet, so we have time.
Then are we supposed to sit and wait?
We don't know what or how it's coming,
but we will find a way to overcome it.
Did you reach her yet?
My apologies, Your Highness.
The shock must have been great for the Crown Princess to disappear.
I believe they are keeping it secret from the adults for now.
I expected as much.
The Prince wouldn't dare tell.
The two are finally growing apart.
I knew that girl wouldn't be able to handle living in the palace.
I think I need to put this photo to work again.
Do you have another plan?
If we win too easily, it's not fun.
Don't you think?
Are you going to look for Chae Gyeong?
Yeah.
If you find her, call me.
I don't really want to.
Are you really going to keep being like this?
You always make her cry.
But I'm going to make her smile.
My balloon!
Got it!
Hold it tight, okay?
Thank you, Your Highness.
Here, you can have this.
Are you giving this to me?
Yes.
Thank you.
Fly far, far away.
Did you see Chae Gyeong at school?
Is that why you called me?
If she calls because of the photo, let me know.
I have to go.
I've never seen you look so worried before.
Are you that worried because you can't get in touch with her.
Yes.
Do you have to look like you're going to die? For that girl?
In front of me?
Before she's the Crown Princess, that girl is my wife.
Where are you?
Where did you go?
I don't think she's in the palace.
Perhaps she went home?
She's more thoughtful than that.
She wouldn't want to worry her parents.
I knew you'd be here.
Thank goodness nothing happened.
I'm sorry I came in here without asking.
Wait, go back to the second monitor in the middle.
Yes, Your Highness.
Where is that?
That's the road to Myeongseong-dang.
Myeongseong-dang.
Yes.
Where were you wandering by yourself?
Just... The world I used to live in.
What?
I wanted to see normal high school student Chae Gyeong's world.
How did it feel, seeing it after so long?
I can't interact with people or walk down the street comfortably anymore.
Living locked up in the palace has made me into a different person.
I wanted to be able to do and eat whatever,
and go wherever I wanted to.
I guess I can't anymore, huh?
You can live like that.
You know what it's like here. It's frustrating for you too, isn't it?
I can bear it, as long as you're here.
If it's so hard to bear, do you want to leave together?
What?
If you want, I can give up everything.
If you want... If you can be comfortable again...
I'm ready to give it all up.
I should go.
But...
If there's one thing I want...
Hey, what's wrong with you! What are you doing?
If you found the Crown Princess, you should've escorted her back directly.
He didn't know I was here!
Shut your mouth.
Hey! Let go!
What's wrong with you?
Be quiet!
Don't yell!
(Princess Hours)
If you really want a divorce, I'll give it to you.
You're the one who brought it up, you jerk.
I wonder if I can live without you.
Just for a little bit, can you stay like this for just a little while?
Please forgive me. It won't happen again.
You may leave.
What are you doing? The Queen is leaving.
It looks like His Highness is about to get in some deep trouble.
I was also in the wrong.
It's only a matter of time before the heir to the throne becomes an issue.
Oh, no.
Shin Chae Gyeong.
Would you smile for the camera?