Your Highness. Your diet...
What's this?
You have eyes.
It says they're looking for the Crown Princess' new man.
(The Crown Princess' Adulterous Truth! Who is Her Man?)
I don't understand...
The guys who stole your car have been telling everyone you were with a guy.
Who were you with?
I was with Yul.
Are you out of your mind?
You're a married woman and he's your cousin.
If you two are out by the Han River late at night, what will people think?
This can only get worse. You better prepare yourself.
Your Highness, the Queen Dowager wants to see you right away.
Stay here. I'll go talk to her.
No. I'll take care of it.
It's my fault.
I have to take responsibility.
You're not going to tell the truth, are you?
What should I say then?
Don't tell her you were with Yul. You'll both get hurt then.
Who was the man you were with?
Why aren't you saying anything?
Crown Princess, please talk to us.
Aren't we family?
It was...
My father.
Your father?
What were you doing meeting him at such a late time?
Well...
It was about his job here. People have been criticizing him.
I met him, because I thought he should know.
So that's what happened.
I knew you would never do such a thing.
See? I said it wouldn't be true.
The Crown Princess in a scandal.
I never thought this day would come.
There is a saying that goes...
"Food grows scarcer as time passes but one word grows into many."
Mother, let's just keep watch for now.
The truth always comes out.
Crown Princess, starting tomorrow,
you must exercise self-control.
Yes, Your Majesty.
What is it with you two that we can't get a day's rest?
We've barely gotten past your troubles, only to have this erupt.
It is all due to my carelessness.
What do you think about who the Crown Princess said she was with?
Though she is young, she has character.
She would not lie.
I think so too. However...
The man they say she was with, it still bothers me.
Are there any problems between the two of you, perhaps?
It may be an arranged marriage
but we still respect each other as spouses.
Criticism of the Royal Family will probably increase. Be careful.
I will keep that in mind.
Are you out of your mind?
What can you do by telling them you were with her?
It's partly my fault. I can't leave her to take the blame alone.
Do you think that will help her?
And you? You're supposed to be King.
Who would make you King with a scandal between you and your cousin-in-law!
Mom...
Chae Gyeong is more important to me than becoming the King.
If I had to give one up, I'd give up the throne
and make sure I had her.
Do you think what you're saying makes any sense right now?
What was the point of all our suffering and planning then?
I want to realize the dreams that father couldn't.
But now, there's something I want more than that.
As long as I have Chae Gyeong, I don't care if I'm just a normal citizen.
How can you...
Mom! Mom!
Mom!
Oh, my goodness. What kind of nonsense is this? Right? Honey.
There must be something going on.
Like what?
Honey, you don't... You don't think this is true, do you?
Of course not! Our Chae Gyeong wouldn't do that!
It's not that... But something's up.
But honestly, Piggy could find another guy.
Shin is cold, like ice.
Enough.
Should I file charges against these people?
Slander or defamation, was it?
How could they call her adulterous?
Quiet down for a second. My head hurts as it is.
It wasn't you or Shin. Who was it?
- Quiet! - Quiet!
"Now it's the Crown Princess' Turn. Is the Royal Family in Danger?"
Who is Her Man?" What's going on?
Chae Gyeong, are you okay?
Yeah.
- Hey, who were you with? - You can tell us.
Shut up, you guys.
I'm going to get some air.
Hey! Did you see this?
She totally cheated on him! They just got married.
My dad says the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Not anyone can be Crown Princess.
She was obviously the wrong choice.
I wonder who it is. The guy she was with.
Probably some loser just like her.
- I can't take it anymore. - Me neither.
- Who do you think you are? - What did you say?
What?
People are always watching the Crown Princess.
It's the price you pay for being in a high position.
If that high position is difficult and uncomfortable, what do you do?
Who can it be? Does she really like him?
That's weird. They seemed fine at the party.
Anyway, it must suck that your wife was out late with some other guy.
Shut up.
Grow up.
Instead of dying down, it's getting worse because of the internet.
Now there's talk that she was a bad choice.
What do we do?
I think it's worse because she used to be an ordinary citizen.
There are no royal bloodlines anymore.
How can they be so narrow-minded?
They ought to look at the essence of a person, not their social status.
- Exactly. - Would it be better to leave it alone?
It might be better to write an article explaining she was with her father.
Since it's who she was with that everyone is curious about.
If we do that, it could get worse.
If we satiate their curiosity, they'll lose interest.
That's human nature.
If only that were true.
What are you waiting for?
Hye Myeong, get started.
Yes. I will discuss this with the public information department.
My goodness.
Are you okay now?
Are you happy now?
Is this what you wanted?
Yul, won't you change your mind? For me?
I'm sorry, mom.
If they divorce, I'm going to take Chae Gyeong and go far away.
Remember what I said before?
Up until now, I've been living for you.
But from now on,
I'm going to live for Chae Gyeong. For me.
Listen to me, Yul!
I never thought I'd say this but, I gave up everything.
Mom...
Hwa Yeong, if you don't like the palace, do you want to leave?
If you want, I'll leave with you.
There was someone I loved once too.
It didn't matter that he was royalty
and I would've gone anywhere with him.
But I wanted to make my son the King.
That's why I gave up my love and my freedom to live outside.
And now you want to give all of it up for that girl?
So you never loved dad...
Don't talk about your father that way.
I never respected anyone more than I respected him.
Respect is not love.
Just like friendship isn't love.
You not choosing that person was the biggest mistake of your life.
What are you saying?
If you had lived in some village with that man...
You would have lived a more beautiful and happy life than now.
I need to go see Chae Gyeong.
This problem won't fix itself by you dealing with it alone.
I'll just say I made you do it.
If you do that, things will just get worse.
I'll deal with it this time.
I can't let you suffer alone.
Yul!
I've always depended on you.
I can't return your feelings but I want to protect you this once.
Since you're my friend...
Chae Gyeong.
You've just barely gotten close to everyone.
I don't want to ruin that.
You seem different.
Really?
I've learned a few things, living in the palace.
I've learned how you have to live if you're going to live like royalty.
I used to think I could adapt easily, as long as I had Shin.
I think I was wrong.
It's tougher lately maybe because things are so tense between us.
In any case, I must not be cut out to be Cinderella.
Everyone is going nuts over trying to find the Crown Princess' man.
Did you see it?
I'm not worrying about it.
Yeah?
Then why don't you just tell them who it is?
Because then Yul will get hurt.
You care about him that much?
Is that why you're hiding the truth like some treasure?
Shin, stop it. I can't take it.
He's done so much for me but I have nothing to give him in return.
I can't give him my heart. This is the least I can do for him.
Isn't protecting him like this the same thing as giving him your heart?
I'd say it is.
Are you the type of person who gives away their heart that easily?
I'm sorry but I'm not like that.
I already gave my heart to someone.
And I've only got one heart to give.
Feelings, heart, whatever. I don't want to hear it.
Listen to me carefully. You can't be with Yul.
Stop creating any more dirty relationships.
Dirty relationships?
Is that how you see Yul and me?
That's not what I meant.
I can understand you being cruel if something hurts you.
But you not believing me is much crueler than that.
What's going on? I never expected you'd want to see me.
I told you to be careful. There are too many people watching.
Are you going to hit me again?
Go ahead, I can take whatever you've got.
Don't ever appear in front of Chae Gyeong again or you'll regret it.
And what if I do?
It's for your sake and Chae Gyeong's sake and mine.
And to a further extent, the Royal Family's sake.
I'm not the Crown Prince, so I'm not responsible for the family.
I only say this for Chae Gyeong.
Don't trap her in the palace anymore.
Let her go.
You have no clue as to the cycle of doom we're stuck in.
It ends with us.
What are you talking about?
Don't forget.
Whether it's your fate or mine,
we need to end it.
It looks as if this story has no intention of dying down.
As soon as the article went out, the thieves said it was a young man.
What should we do? This is not going to blow over quickly.
Does that mean the Crown Princess lied to us?
No. She has no need to.
They could be mistaken.
The story doesn't fit. What is going on?
Why would the Crown Princess lie to us?
There must have been some reason.
If it wasn't her father, who was she with?
We can't just let this go.
Where is the Crown Princess right now?
I believe she is in her room.
What do I do?
What should I do?
(Is the Crown Princess in a Scandal?)
(Who is the Man the Crown Princess is Seeing?)
Where is the Crown Princess?
- She is in her quarters. - Go tell her.
Your Highness, Her Majesty is here.
What do you do here?
How did you teach her that these things keep happening?
Please forgive me, Your Majesty.
Crown Princess, have a seat.
- Yes, Your Majesty. - Sit.
Tell me the truth.
Who were you with that this kind of gossip arose?
Why aren't you answering?
I'm sorry, Your Majesty.
You refuse to answer?
Crown Princess, this will not be resolved if you hide the truth.
Please tell her the truth.
Was it Prince Ui Seong?
Yes.
If you stayed quiet, did you think no one would find out?
What's more, you lied to us.
Are you determined to ruin us?
Please forgive me.
I was worried there might be a misunderstanding.
The audacity! And after I spoke to him.
The Queen must serve the public, as well as control the royal household.
Do you or do you not know that?
I asked you a question!
I do.
Then is it permissible for you to act carelessly and bring us to shame?
Even with all the training you've had, you still lack so much.
How do you expect to become the mother of this country?
Please forgive me.
No one must know about Prince Ui Seong.
Hear me.
Yes, Your Majesty.
What you heard in this room must never leave this room. Understand?
Yes, Your Majesty.
May I say something, Your Majesty?
This is not your business.
I want to be alone.
What is the reason for repairing a building that doesn't need fixing?
I know nothing except there was a sudden order to repair the building.
He's using his position as Crown Prince to do whatever he wants.
We can't have that.
Myeongseong-dang is not yours to touch.
Lady Kwak, tell the Crown Prince I want to see him.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Quiet, quiet.
You guys act like your final projects are the plague.
- Don't you want to graduate? - No!
You have to graduate. Not everyone can be like Peter Pan.
Since we're talking about graduation, does anyone want to tell us their goals?
Me!
- Okay, Hui Sung. - A wise mother and good wife.
Why is everybody laughing?
A wise mother and good wife. That's so antiquated.
Not nice!
What about you, Gang Hyeon?
I want to do stage design.
Stage design! Are you sure you don't want to be an actress?
Crown Princess.
Yes!
My dream...
When you're Queen, please remember our dreams and goals.
Yes...
Now, for everyone who's still lost and confused, I've prepared a poem.
So listen carefully. Don't fall asleep!
The title is "A Seagull's Dream."
"My foot does not separate from the ground.
I'm simply afraid.
I'm afraid to fly in the sky.
Because I'm used to the ground, the sky is an unfamiliar place.
But don't I have the wings?
Don't I have a dream?"
Seagulls! Next week is the second part, so come prepared.
Yes, ma'am.
Class dismissed.
(Dream)
I'm going to study abroad.
You're really going.
You're going to be an amazing ballerina.
I may be overstepping my bounds but you can't be locked up in the palace.
If you ever leave, I think you should go into design.
You know those shoes you designed for Shin?
They were really cool.
Do you really think so?
Yeah.
Bye.
Hyo Rin.
Do you think if we meet a long time from now, we could be friends?
Even pain becomes a fond memory if enough time passes.
Maybe when we're a lot older.
I found a way so that you don't have to live in the palace anymore.
Your family won't come under fire
and people will accept the divorce too.
Yul, what do you mean? Divorce? I'm still...
Don't lie to me.
Even if you don't want a divorce, it's hard living there.
I can tell just by looking at you.
In any case, now's not the time.
- When a little more time passes... - If time passes, it'll be impossible.
The more time passes,
the more you're going to disappear.
You're going to become a made-up, plastic-faced Crown Princess.
That's not going to happen.
You're already starting to change.
The palace used to be foreign to you
but now the outside feels strange.
It can't be helped. It's not as if there's another way.
No.
There is a way.
If you miss this chance, you'll never be able to get a divorce.
What chance?
The live interview.
The entire royal family and all the people will be watching.
You have to say that you're going to divorce the Crown Prince.
Yul, I can't do that.
That would turn the Royal Family into a laughing stock.
If you miss this chance...
You'll never be able to divorce.
Why have you suddenly ordered Myeongseong-dang's repair?
I only recently learned that it wasn't in use anymore.
It's so old and worn, that if we repair it, I think it'll be better.
It may be abandoned but it is a place of historical value.
The building is also in good condition.
Do you have any special memories of Myeongseong-dang?
I used to read there when I was young,
so it is full of memories for me.
I had no idea you were so fondly connected to that place.
It is still elegant but its age makes it dangerous.
Let us repair it. I will take leave of you now.
Did you find out who the man is that the Crown Princess was with?
It was her father.
Everyone is saying it was a young man. Are you sure?
I believe the Crown Princess, not the words of senseless thieves.
This is not a matter to be thought of lightly!
She wouldn't give her heart to another while she is married.
Advisor Gong.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Why do you think the Crown Prince is trying to get rid of the Myeongseong-dang?
He has been asking about it lately...
But I do not know his reasons why.
Really?
Even though he's my son,
I never know what he's thinking.
To what do I owe this honor, Your Majesty?
I asked you to come see me. Are you ignoring me?
I didn't think we would have anything to discuss.
Is that so?
I'll be frank with you.
Go ahead.
Call off the orders to renovate Myeongseong-dang.
It is not a place to be dealt with so offhandedly.
That's strange, His Majesty has an affinity for it as well.
For you to say the same thing,
it's too much to be mere coincidence.
It was a gift to Prince Su and me from King Seong Jo.
It's not yours.
The land it is on is mine. Therefore, the building is mine as well.
And when the Crown Princess is of age, it will then be hers.
That may be true
but why must you wreck a building that is fine?
Isn't that a waste of our resources?
Are you curious why I ordered it?
Because it's disgusting.
There were love letters hidden in countless places.
I could barely keep from vomiting.
If one was going to have an illicit affair, one should have hidden it better.
She wore the mask of Crown Princess,
as she carried on a trashy romance.
Our country's Crown Princess, with the Prince 2nd in line to the throne.
Watch what you say.
Do you think you're King already, Crown Prince?
I will repay this debt another time.
But if you bring this up again,
I will tell this tale to Prince Ui Seong.
Impudent brat. How dare he threaten me!
I'm going to make you regret it.
If you let your feelings show, it's like putting your heart on your sleeve
and letting the birds peck at it.
Lady Kwak, are you there?
You called, Your Majesty.
Tell Chung Hwa to come here immediately.
Yes, Your Majesty.
You must take the utmost care in handling this.
I will, Your Majesty.
When I see you and the King,
I feel as if I'm walking on thin ice.
You cannot win against your father.
If you would be more understanding, His Majesty would be as well.
I do not want to lie to find favor with him.
Are you still thinking about giving up your position?
What do you mean by that?
I may not have raised you as warmly in the palace
but you are still my son.
Whether you dislike the position or you miss the freedom of the outside...
Or if it's because you want to free the Crown Princess,
I'd like to know why.
However, you must be King.
That is your destiny in life.
It is also your mother's last wish.
(Princess Hours)
Lady Choi.
Did the Crown Princess go somewhere?
Her Highness went to see her father.
Excuse me?
Oh, right. He's managing the cafe. Is that where she went?
Yes, Your Highness.
She hasn't been able to go since he first began working there.
Forgive me for saying this, Your Highness.
Perhaps you should visit as well?
Oh, look at my poor baby's face.
Chae Gyeong, are you still getting scolded because of the article?
Of course, if there's a scandal with the Crown Princess, the world is over.
Just tell me. Who was it?
We said we'd stop talking about it.
Have some persimmon punch.
Okay.
It's good, right?
Yeah. It tastes homemade.
It makes me really want to go home.
It reminds me of lying with my head on mom's stomach
and when we first complained about how dad's cooking was bad and he got upset.
We ordered in Chinese that whole week.
Yeah.
Chae Gyeong.
My poor Princess.
Can't I go home?
Can't you take me home?
No. Chae Gyeong you can't be like this at a time like this.
What's not to do?
She looks like she's going to starve to death.
Listen carefully.
If something happens and you have to come back home,
we'll welcome you warmly but the rest of the world won't.
You'll never be able to live as you used to.
Mom...
But if it's really too hard... If you really can't take it anymore...
Then the last place you can come to...
That won't be necessary.
Please give up, mother-in-law.
I have no intention of sending Chae Gyeong back.
Your Highness.
That's not what we meant. It's too much for the child.
Child? We are inside the palace.
Even as family, please use language that is appropriate.
As the lady in charge of Her Highness' education, I'd like to say something.
It is not an exaggeration to say that palace speech is of utmost importance.
It is time you learned the speech, now that you're working here.
The Crown Princess already makes mistakes, causing trouble for others.
If you continue to treat her as you used to, it will be to her detriment.
In any case, she will not be going back.
We will leave you now.
Crown Princess, don't let us keep you.
Yes, Crown Princess.
Let's go.
I'll come back.
Mom, you have to visit often, okay?
We need to talk.
How could you treat my parents that way?
Just because you're Crown Prince?
I couldn't stand there and listen to you whining about leaving.
I want to leave. I want to get out of here!
That's too bad. I need you.
I don't want to give up my place anymore.
I'm going to be reborn as the perfect Crown Prince.
If I want that, I need someone next to me, even if it's with a fake smile.
So what you need isn't me, it's a Crown Princess.
Is that all you think it is? I need...
I need something too.
I need a place away from selfish jerks like you.
Are you so naive to think we'll be the only ones hurt by a divorce?
The biggest victims will be your family.
What do you mean by that?
After using an outdated promise to get rich by marrying off their daughter,
only to bring disgrace to the Royal Family, your family is toast.
I can't believe you.
So I'm saying stop trying to run away
and figure out how to live here.
You have no idea. How hard it is for me to breathe here.
The palace, with all its laws and manners and rules...
It's suffocating.
Don't leave.
Don't leave me alone.
What's up, Gyeong.
Hyo Rin?
Oh, yeah.
Hey.
Hyo Rin's leaving today.
Do you want to go with me to the airport?
Go ahead.
If you don't want to, I won't either.
Don't be like that. You should go.
I have a good reason for not wanting to go.
You guys have a history that I don't know about.
If I'm there, you two won't be able to take care of what you need to.
It's okay. Just go.
Don't practice too hard. Make sure you play too.
Forget the past.
Date a hot guy too.
Hyo Rin, last words!
I didn't know why I was so greedy when things were going to end like this.
Thanks for congratulating me on the start of my new life...
Shin, you came.
I couldn't miss saying goodbye.
I think I know now.
You need to let go of what you have, to receive something else.
I had both hands full and still tried to grab more.
That's why I couldn't.
I'm going to let go of you
and hold on to my dreams instead.
I'm glad. Have a good trip, Hyo Rin.
Goodbye, my Prince.
You were with Yul, right?
There's nothing to be shocked about.
I should thank you for protecting my son.
Only in the palace would being with a friend cause such problems.
Yes.
It's not easy living here...
There are so many things to follow and obey.
Am I right?
Yes, a little.
You may think you're adapting well but it only gets worse.
It did for me.
At first, it was okay.
But as time passed, I felt suffocated.
Is this really living?
Is this really the life I wanted?
The palace was foreign at first
but then my old home became foreign.
Really?
It was so hard, I even thought about divorce, putting aside my feelings.
I wanted a real life. Not the false appearance of a good life.
I'm afraid my intention to thank you has turned into a burdensome rant.
Would you please tell me more?
What was it like when you left?
I found the gates of heaven.
The gates of heaven?
Real life.
Dreaming freely, moving, feeling... A real life.
But it seems you need great courage to leave the palace.
It is written in front of the gates of heaven.
"Those who foolishly submit to fate, will only find sadness."
If you want to find heaven's gates, you must have courage.
Who knows? You may be different and find heaven's gates in the palace.
What's going on here?
Huh? Oh...
We were just talking. I was just about to leave.
Thank you for your words, Your Majesty. I'll visit again.
Bye.
Mom, what were you thinking?
I was just helping you.
Did you follow me?
Yeah.
Have you decided what you're going to do at the interview?
Not yet... I don't know.
Chae Gyeong, this is your only chance.
If you miss it, you'll be stuck for the rest of your life.
But if I bring it up, things will be difficult for Shin.
Maybe I should just give up my freedom and live my life with the guy I like.
Don't you know how horribly couples' lives are in the palace?
Because they're burdened by strict laws and countless duties,
they don't have the freedom to love.
Even if you have a child, you can't raise it yourself.
Palace law requires the child be made independent at 3 years of age.
And more importantly...
It may seem like Shin is opening up to you now but it won't last.
What he needs is someone to be Crown Princess,
not someone to love.
I know that too.
Chae Gyeong.
People have to live for happiness. It's not a sin.
Make sure you say it at the interview. It's the best way.
Is that really the best way?
Isn't there any other way?
I don't think so.
I'll think about it.
I don't know anything right now.
I don't know what I'm going to do.
I guess the probability is 50/50.
Whether I say something or not.
We go on in 10 minutes. Please be ready.
Okay.
I have to go in.
Chae Gyeong, this is your last chance.
But...
If you come back without saying anything,
you can never leave.
Shin isn't going to give up his place.
You need to think of yourself.
What are you doing?
I knew it was you. You still don't understand, do you?
I don't know about other guys but it will never be you.
Why are you hanging up my call?
Listen to me carefully.
If you want it so badly, I'll do it when the time is right.
So please. Just today, stay quiet.
Did you know about it?
Your Highness.
Let's go.
Now we'll start with the questions everyone is curious about.
It must have been difficult adapting to life as Crown Princess.
Yes, but through the guidance of Her Majesties and the ladies of the court,
I've become quite comfortable.
Excuse me for asking but
everyone is wondering when we can expect an heir?
Because we are still underage, we are taking time to plan.
The time will come when we will have good news for everyone.
What do I do? What if this is the last chance I have?
This is also a question from the people.
Isn't it true that your marriage was arranged by the adults?
- Yes. - Forgive me for saying but...
Go ahead.
It could be seen as a marriage of convenience...
Is there love?
Shin, say something.
If you don't...
If you don't... I'm going to...
I have something to say...
I love her.
I love her very much.
(Princess Hours)
Wait, wait a second.
I have something to say.
We were thinking about divorce...
It's out in the open now.
Life is unfair. It usually is.
Please try to understand the sadness and loneliness she has had to face.
Finally, I would like to ask for everyone's forgiveness.
This isn't how it's supposed to go.