I'll do it.
Get in.
Where are we going?
Do you know how worried I was?
I thought something happened to you.
I guess I should be thankful you were at least worried about me.
Don't be hurt because of a photo like that.
A photo like that?
You have no sincerity whatsoever.
Even if you were mean to me...
I thought you'd at least be sincere about Hyo Rin.
I bet you've never been sincere to anyone your entire life.
Are you being serious? To you, at the very least, I was...
I'm sorry I came between you two and that you guys had to break up.
I needed someone to depend on after I came to live in the palace.
As cold and mean as you were to me,
you being by my side sometimes helped to comfort me and cheer me up.
But not anymore...
What do you mean?
I can't take it anymore.
Being by your side.
Where are you going?
You said to wait 2 or 3 years, right?
Fine. Let's divorce in 2 or 3 years.
What?
What if I won't?
I'm not a doll that just follows your orders.
Just for that time, even though you want to be with Hyo Rin...
Let's be respectful of each other.
If not...
We might...
We might end up wishing we could erase all our memories together.
If I get to the point where I can't stand being on the same Earth as you...
Then it'll just be too hard.
Is palace life that difficult?
If you really want a divorce,
I'll do it.
You're the one who mentioned divorce in the first place, you jerk!
It's because I didn't like you at first.
Some strange girl was butting into my life
and asking all these questions.
When I listen to you talk,
it seems like my entire life has been a lie.
Everything that I believed to be true...
Becomes fiction when seen through your eyes.
But there are times when I suddenly think...
"Can I live without you?"
What does that...
Do you mean...
In the end, I probably can.
People always adjust to the circumstances they're given.
I lived without you for 19 years.
So even if you disappear, I'll adapt.
But I will miss you a lot.
Your annoying habits, the fighting, the making up. They're all habit now.
Like how it feels empty when you stop doing something you're used to.
So that's what you meant...
Habits can be changed.
How?
You can't leave without telling me that!
I don't know! You know so much, you figure it out!
You cold, lifeless, heartless robot!
What are you doing? Let go.
Just a little...
Can you just stay like this for a little while?
Do you remember what this is?
It's the Crown Prince's baby clothes.
Your Majesty, have you kept this all this time?
It was such a joy for me to make the first clothing he would ever wear.
I can't believe it, Your Majesty.
To think that someone that was this small...
Has just had his honeymoon.
Yes, Your Majesty.
We'll have tiny feet running around here in about a year, won't we?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Please give this to them then.
I think it'll be better if you do it.
Your Majesty.
It will be a while until her stomach starts getting bigger, won't it?
Your Majesty, let's not get ahead of ourselves.
What?
They say that if you wish for something hard enough, you'll get it.
Hyo Rin, why did you stop in the middle of getting the laundry?
Because the sky is so clear.
It is. Just like you.
Really?
It's just like my bright and sweet daughter.
What happened with your lesson fees?
Ms. Nam paid them. Don't worry.
Bless her soul. How will we ever repay her?
When I become a ballerina, I'll pay her back.
Let's go in. It's cold.
Where have you been so late?
What's wrong? Did something happen?
No, it's nothing.
- Yul. - Mom, I'm tired.
I want to go to bed.
Wow, look at the stars. It seems like they're going to pour down on us.
The stars have their own time.
Just like people have their own time.
Wow, how do you know that?
Pick up a book once in a while.
It's from a short story I like.
It said that just as planets have a set orbit to return to their places,
people have set times too.
25 million years.
25 million years from now,
we will do the same things, meet the same people...
Then, according to the book, we'll meet again in 25 million years?
Pretty much.
You probably don't want to meet me again, right?
No. I think I will want to see you again.
If I'm with you, at least I won't be bored.
I hate being bored.
Why you.
Are you okay? Does it hurt?
This is why it's so fun to tease you.
Why you! Just wait.
- Hey. - Get over here.
If you throw rocks at the Crown Prince, it's death by poison!
I don't care, I'll take it.
- Just you wait. - I'll take you with me.
The Crown Prince attacked Prince Ui Seong? What is going on?
I'm sorry Your Majesty.
I don't know the details but they got into a fight.
Over what?
I'm afraid your humble servant doesn't know that much.
I'll find out what happened.
Tell him to come here at once.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, Queen Hwa Yeong requests your presence.
What is going on here?
Your Majesty, the Queen has arrived.
Not only is he of royal blood, when he was born, he was heir to the throne.
If not for the accident, he would be Crown Prince right now!
My apologies. This will never happen again.
Is he supposed to take whatever His Highness does because he ranks lower?
He is still young. Please be understanding, Your Majesty.
Do you think this is something that we can just gloss over?
I will never let this be forgotten.
Leave me.
What are you girls doing? The Queen is leaving.
Has he lost his mind?
When the entire world is always watching him?
Hold on, father.
We don't know the full story yet. Let me find out.
Why is he harder to raise than 10 kids?
One thing after another...
It's probably nothing. Boys that age...
They're always getting into fights.
I have to return to the palace at once.
Get the car ready.
How about listening to Shin's side later? You're still not well.
I've been gone too long.
What happened to my good-looking Prince's face?
Mom, are you responsible for the article on the internet?
Why do you think it was me?
It's strange that what happened in the palace became public overnight.
It's not me.
Some foolish guard took a picture and put it on his website.
He's an idiot.
But it seems like the heavens are favoring us, doesn't it?
Even though my name's getting dragged into it?
Don't worry about it.
As long as there's no official stance from the palace, they're just rumors.
It's not much,
but it'll be a blow to the Crown Prince's reputation.
It could just blow over.
You think?
There's already negative gossip about the Crown Prince and his position.
It's only a matter of time before the heir to the throne is at issue.
I heard His Majesty came back.
No Crown Prince has ever been violent before.
That arrogant child is going to be in deep trouble.
Where are you going?
I'm partly to blame.
Take your seats.
Why is everyone so quiet today? Let's see who's ditching.
- Kim Min Ah. - Here.
- Kang Ji Yeon. - Here.
- Lee Seok In. - Here.
Shin Chae Gyeong.
Hey, Chae Gyeong.
Crown Princess!
Yes?
What's this? You won't even answer unless it's "Crown Princess"?
- Jeong Su Ha. - Here.
- Kim Sun Yeong. - Here.
For listening, if you hear "speaking" after "hello," it's a phone conversation.
- Then listen for the keywords. - Hey!
Hey, did you see the article?
Yeah, I was just wondering how it got out.
Is that why Yul didn't come today?
Why did they fight?
No, it's... Well... There was a misunderstanding.
Hey, Crown Princess.
Focus on your studies, will you?
And to start, why don't you read the first sentence?
What?
Hello, Lady Kwak.
Your Highness, what brings you here?
Yul didn't come to school, so I was wondering if he was sick.
Is he here? I wanted to see him for a minute.
I'm sorry but he has given orders that no one is to disturb him.
But...
If you just tell him it's me. Can you ask him?
Even the Queen Dowager was turned away.
I'm sorry, Your Highness.
Okay, well. Please let him know I stopped by.
I went to see Yul but he won't let anyone in.
He didn't come to school and I haven't seen him since yesterday.
He's probably busy.
Your Highness, His Majesty requests your presence at the Royal Palace.
What is the Myeongseong-dang?
Excuse me? What do you mean?
I first learned of it yesterday.
Do you know who used to use it?
It's not used by anyone.
Really?
How did Prince Ui Seong know about it then?
Does Prince Ui Seong go there often?
Never mind. Let's go.
What prompted you to hit Prince Ui Seong?
I won't make any excuses.
You will explain yourself, in detail.
It was my thoughtlessness.
You are the heir to the throne!
How often have I told you to be careful?
How can you act so recklessly?
Please forgive me.
I've taught you again and again the ways of a wise King.
How did you end up such a hoodlum?
It's a natural gift.
Still!
Do you still think you have the right to be Crown Prince?
I was never good enough for you.
Don't worry too much.
There are plenty of people besides me to take over the throne.
What?
I will take your leave now.
Did this happen because of the Crown Princess?
No.
Day after day he grows more rebellious. It worries me.
This happens often with young men.
If you pay more attention to him,
he will change.
I worry because it appears there is no chance of him changing.
Why is it that every time we speak of the Crown Prince, you cover for him?
It's because you always protect him that he's turned out this way.
You must consider what the root of the problem is.
You cannot look at the problem as mere adolescent rebellion.
This unfortunate affair must end with us.
What do you mean by that?
After the fight...
The Crown Prince has come under attack and there is anti-palace sentiment.
Your Majesty, that is the case in any country under a monarchy.
True.
The existence of a monarchy in modern society can be a source of conflict.
That's why we need to go with the times and not be an absolute monarchy.
What the people want is a royal family that is friendly and democratic.
I can't help but wonder
if the Crown Prince can handle being King.
He understands the gravity of the situation.
Relax for now and watch over him.
Your medicine is getting cold, Your Majesty.
Wow, he really got one in there.
I can't believe this.
I hope I'm dreaming. How embarrassing.
What do I say to the kids at school?
That's not what you should be worried about.
Honey, you don't think the Crown Prince is violent, do you?
No, he's the exact opposite.
He's cold and calm, the kind of guy that exudes charisma.
He doesn't seem like someone who would quickly resort to violence.
You make him sound like the Ice Prince.
It could be he's only like that on the outside, when really, he's violent.
Do you really think so?
I guess you never can tell what a person's true self is like.
Oh, no.
Then what do we do? What about our Chae Gyeong?
What about her?
If her husband is violent...
They say it's the rich and educated ones who beat their wives.
What if...
What? Our Chae Gyeong?
No. No! Chae Gyeong!
But our Chae Gyeong wouldn't just sit there and take it.
Mom...
Wouldn't it go something like this?
Yes, yes, of course!
Man, my parents are weird.
That's why everyone is always saying my way of thinking is strange.
Well, that's the end of that!
- Yeah! - Yeah!
How is your health?
I'm much better. You don't need to worry anymore.
I'm worried that your health will worsen because of recent affairs.
I'm more worried about the Crown Prince than my health.
There is already much talk about the Crown Prince.
What if we explain things through an official interview?
Father, if there is no road, you should find another way around.
Instead of explaining things directly, he should attend a public event.
If it's a public event, reporters will be present.
If we pretend like it's nothing, people may quickly forget.
Actually, the French ambassador formally invited the Crown Prince and Princess.
The Crown Prince is grounded. He cannot attend.
Father, the public is still not fully aware.
It's better to act normal now.
Your Majesty, let's try it.
Let's try what Hye Myeong is suggesting.
I'm going to look like a pancake in all the photos. I should've dieted.
Your Highness, you have no fat to lose.
Even I have to admit, my face is like a full moon.
Even now it's as round as ever. Too bad, I like half moons better.
Truthfully, you looked best that time when you weren't eating.
- Should I starve myself then? - If you'd like.
But food tastes so good lately.
No. I must fight the fat.
What's wrong?
Oh, my goodness!
What are you doing up so early? What's with the racket?
Hey, you. Hey!
What? If I get prettier, isn't it better for you too?
We're a set.
I don't like skinny girls.
You told me to go on a diet last time.
Why don't you start working out too?
Where would I start? You can't work on perfection.
What?
You are so full of yourself.
But you can use some work.
I thought I'd collapse from carrying you.
Stop worrying. Help me out. Hoola!
One million twenty-one. One million twenty-two.
You need to lose some weight from your cheeks.
And you need to lose some weight from your eyelids.
- But that's part of my look! - No, no.
Harder! Like this!
I can turn too.
I don't like classical music.
Smile, okay?
Hey, wake up.
People are looking.
What? Okay.
But this kind of music makes me sleepy.
Just try to stay up a little longer.
I can't do this.
I'm going to go to the bathroom.
Go quietly.
It's like taking a sleeping pill! I have to get through it though.
I wonder how much is left?
Oh, no! Oh, great.
Oh, man.
What do I do?
There are so many reporters out there. How embarrassing. What do I do?
Can I make it stick? Stick. Stick. Stick.
Shin Chae Gyeong!
Chae Gyeong?
I'm in here.
I thought you ran away.
It's almost over. Come out.
I can't.
Please, please stick!
What are you doing?
Can't you see?
What do I do in front of all those people?
Hey, you're going to break it.
The reporters are going to be coming at you from all sides.
There's nothing else we can do.
Take it off.
What?
Why did you think I ran away?
Because you could, any time you wanted to.
A statement, please.
Give us a statement about your violent outburst.
What do we do?
We were just playing around but I guess it got a little out of hand.
What about the stories about Min Hyo Rin?
You haven't forgotten that we're newlyweds, have you?
Wow, he's good.
Would you mind posing for a picture for tomorrow's morning edition?
Not at all.
(Princess Hours)
As Crown Prince, it is his duty to maintain respect and dignity.
What do you mean, Your Majesty?
Don't you see, Your Majesty?
I think we're finally seeing the results of having shared a room.
She's right, mother.
For a guy like Shin to show affection in public...
It would've been unthinkable in the past.
Do you think so as well?
Why don't we take this opportunity to combine their living quarters?
Your Majesty, they may be married but they are still young.
I wonder if we didn't make a mistake by making them stay that night together.
Your Majesty, you are still young but I am old.
Even one day makes a difference. I want to hold a great grandchild.
2 or 3 years is too long.
Your Majesty, that is not what I meant.
Forget it.
Grandmother, come on. Grandmother?
Shin, Shin!
The kissing photo is all over the internet and the papers.
How can I show my face now? It's so embarrassing.
The Crown Prince has to perform for the people at times.
But still...
There are times when we have to give the people what they want.
It may be more than a kiss at times.
We're like paid actors.
The reason they pay us taxes is because they need role models.
We are the people they want to be like.
With a single movement,
we can ease their anxieties through the press.
Isn't it simple?
That's just what you think.
Don't underestimate the people.
We truly love the Royal Family.
We respect the King and are proud of you.
Take Yul and go far away.
When you leave this time, you cannot ever return or appear in my sight.
This is not fair. I am a victim.
How can you be so cold to me?
Did you think I wouldn't know that you are responsible for these troubles?
You cannot tell a poisonous plant by its flowers.
But you can tell by its roots.
His Majesty has told me to inform you.
If you live outside the palace, you will be cut off financially.
But if you go abroad, no want or need will go unmet.
Be wise in making your decision, Lady Hwa Yeong.
Since I have relayed His Majesty's message, I will leave you now.
Hey, you're here.
What are you thinking so deeply about?
Just the old days.
There are so many things happening at the palace and so many eyes.
I thought it would be good to meet outside instead.
Your Majesty...
What was your first love like?
Men keep their first loves in their hearts, women in their memories, they say.
Why do you ask?
It hurts so much.
It hurts so much I feel like I'm going to die.
I understand completely.
It was hard for me too.
Love made things hard for me. The world is making things hard for me.
It makes me want to give up everything.
But do you want to know what I realized, at this age?
That the most precious thing besides your soul, is love.
Even if you're poor, if you have love,
a millionaire has nothing you want.
But no matter how rich you are, if you have no love,
you're utterly alone.
What do you mean?
I paid for standing by the one I love.
And?
I became the owner of my love.
Not everyone can be the master of their love, don't you think?
Prince Ui Seong does not come to visit anymore.
I wonder if it's the fight?
I went to meet him because of that
but he won't leave his room.
Don't worry too much.
It's normal for guys that age.
He's young but he's still a man.
That's true but he must still be upset.
Grandmother, then why don't we gather the entire family and have breakfast?
Yes, okay.
Hye Myeong's been back a while now but we haven't had a welcome meal yet.
What do you think, Your Majesty?
Actually, I was thinking we should all eat together, since everyone is here.
Good and let's take a family picture as well, while we're gathered.
A picture?
The Crown Prince is married but we have no photo of the couple.
Grandmother, your brain is always working.
The wheels are still turning in here.
Now that the family is all together,
I can die happy.
Your Majesty, do not say such things.
Yes, Your Majesty.
You must stay healthy for a long, long time.
They say there are 3 lies in the world.
The first, when merchants say they are losing money on a sale.
The second, when a girl says she will not marry.
What do you think the third is?
When an elderly person says they want to die.
My sense of humor has improved because of the Crown Princess,
but when did everyone's sense of humor die out here?
Your Majesty!
Prince Ui Seong has arrived.
Come in, Prince Ui Seong.
I've been waiting for you for so long.
I'm sorry I'm late.
It's okay, now that you're here. Hurry, take a seat.
I had an urgent matter to attend to. I'll be more careful next time.
I'm so happy that the Crown Prince and Princess are getting along well.
Yes, thanks to your generosity.
Oh, please.
It is because you two have such good temperaments.
Actually, isn't it time Prince Ui Seong began thinking about marriage too?
Your Majesty. If I may speak on his behalf,
I think it best if Prince Ui Seong focuses on his studies for now.
What do you mean?
He's an adult. It's time he found a good mate.
You want to marry a pretty and kind girl like the Crown Princess?
I'm right, aren't I?
Yes.
I want to get married as soon as possible. But...
I want to marry a person of my choosing.
It appears you have someone in mind.
You must follow tradition and marry whoever is chosen for you.
There is someone I like.
Really? Who is it?
I know you are curious
but don't ask me anything more.
I will tell you later, when the time is right.
Yul, this is a new side of you.
I wonder who stole our Prince's heart.
Yeah, it's pretty unexpected.
I don't know who it is,
but I really hope it works out.
It will.
I bit my tongue!
- Blood, it's bleeding! - Are you okay?
You should be careful.
- Lady Choi. - Yes, Your Majesty.
- Bring some medicine. - I'll get it.
Crown Princess, bite down on this for now.
The ice will help slow the bleeding.
Okay, Your Highness.
Are you okay, Crown Princess?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Does it feel a little better?
Yes, thanks.
Thank you.
Your Majesty, I think we should have more family meetings in the future.
That sounds good!
Yes.
Though it was short, the trip to Jeju Island worked wonders for me.
Grandmother, how did you live here your entire life with such passion?
If I had another life,
I'd want to be born in the place furthest from here.
We can change the palace while you're alive.
What are you talking about?
The Royal Family reigns but does not rule.
That is the basic tenet for monarchies
but if you think about it, it means that we are just figureheads.
- Yul! - Continue.
Essentially, the Royal Family is nothing more than an expensive toy.
How can you say such a thing?
Your Majesty...
I believe we cannot continue to enjoy wealth bought with the people's taxes
and act like happy dolls.
To find the authority to be unashamed to our ancestors or the people
I believe our family needs to become stronger.
It sounds well-intentioned but it's unreasonable.
Why do you think that?
Though we don't have real power, we have the people's respect.
Our roles as leaders and keepers of tradition are much more important.
To each his own.
As long as they respect us, a powerful monarchy can better help the people.
I see Prince Ui Seong has been thinking a lot about our family's future.
However, we are also obligated to uphold the laws already in place.
We are heading toward a peaceful and cooperative future with the people.
I was just expressing my thoughts because we are all gathered here.
I will take your words to heart.
Good.
In any case, I'm glad you're thinking about such matters.
Hyo Rin, aren't you going? I'll give you a ride.
You go ahead.
Wow, where was this taken?
- It came out well, didn't it, Your Highness? - Yes.
- Where did you take this? - Over there.
It reminded me of you, so I took it.
This looks like you. This looks like me.
Do you want to sit for a while?
I finally get to see you.
Were you sick?
I just had a lot on my mind.
I see.
I thought you were hurt from that day.
Do I look that weak to you?
What? No. I was worried.
You were worried about me?
Of course. We're friends.
I'm a good friend, you know.
Friend...
Oh, is your face okay? You know.
Let's not talk about that.
What? Okay.
I want to apologize. The misunderstanding was my fault.
I wasn't mad because of you.
Still, you probably weren't feeling the greatest but I only visited once.
It's really weird.
Even though we were apart,
it seemed like you were living inside my head.
What?
You visited a few times every day. In my head, that is.
So it's okay.
Can I borrow my wife?
I told grandmother you could see stars in the daytime and she wants to go see.
Oh, and that was a pretty decent plan you came up with.
But next time, try to come up with something more realistic.
Then I'll think about taking you on.
This is just the beginning.
I was a little surprised by what Prince Ui Seong said.
He was always smart and considerate since he was little,
so everyone fell in love with him.
Yes. Until his life was changed.
I didn't mean anything by it, so don't worry too much.
Yul is the reason I've kept living to this day.
He looks more and more like Su every time I see him.
It makes me happy.
Really?
It makes me nervous because he's so similar.
What are you nervous about?
I can't forget that day 14 years ago.
I feel like he's going to suddenly leave me one day, like his father.
I'm always afraid.
I'm sorry, Your Majesty. Please excuse me.
If only for you, for my departed brother,
I will watch over Yul. Don't worry.
You're the only person left we can depend on.
Prince Ui Seong.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Talk with me for a bit.
Yes, Your Majesty. Is something going on?
I worry that I haven't been welcoming enough to you since you came here.
No, Your Majesty.
I am still your aunt.
You must have been bitter that I ignored you.
And I was too harsh on you about going out with the Crown Princess.
That was my fault.
I deserved to be reprimanded.
Thank you for saying that.
But, Prince Ui Seong...
Yes, Your Majesty.
What do you think is the thing that most often never goes your way?
I'm not sure.
It's fate.
No matter how hard you try to grab it, it doesn't get caught,
and if it does, it doesn't stay.
Pardon?
If you try to take what's not yours, you will pay a price.
As complicated as relationships between men and women are,
if you think about it,
it's all about perseverance.
The reason I say this is because I've witnessed a similar situation before.
A similar situation?
It's an old story but it took place right in this palace.
To stop misfortune from continuing, you should take my words to heart.
Everyone smile.
When else will we all be able to take a picture together?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, we should take a lot of pictures while we have the chance.
Yes, let's, Crown Princess.
- Is everyone ready? - Yes.
Bigger smiles, please.
Ready? One, two.
It was a little weird taking those family pictures.
It wasn't with mom, dad and Chae Jun. It was with other people.
So?
It just felt like my family was switched, so it was strange.
Was it that strange?
Isn't it like that for all married women?
I guess it hasn't hit me yet.
How long do you think we'll be a family?
What?
What? Nothing.
I can't think about it right now. Tomorrow's another day.
Wow, you know that line?
That's from "Gone With the Wind."
What? The wind is gone? What are you talking about?
Never mind.
Hey, do you want to see the sunrise?
I've never seen the sunrise.
It's all the same, anyway.
Why did you even ask?
Advisor Gong?
Don't ask questions,
but the Crown Princess and I are going to disappear.
Just for a little while. If the adults ask, say that we were gone with the wind.
Where are we going?
We're going to see the sunrise to celebrate your burst of intelligence.
Really?
Hey, really? Seriously?
Let's go, let's go!