01x05 & 01x06 - The Empress Dowager Underestimates Ms. Min/The Emperor Starts to Court Oh Sunny

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(This drama is a fictional depiction of a constitutional monarchy.)

(Episode 5)

Look who's here.

Hello, Sunny.

Come in.

Introduce yourself.

She's the most senior member of the Imperial Family.

The Grand Empress Dowager.

Hello, Grand Empress Dowager. I'm Oh Sunny.

Who is this...

She is Oh Sunny, the woman the Emperor is dating.

When His Majesty was in danger,

she saved his life, which is how they became close.

Is she the young lady who fell into the water with him?

My dear.

What an incredible turn of events.

I am ever so grateful. I wish we had met sooner.

Sunny! Is what the Empress Dowager just said true?

When did it develop into a romantic relationship?

Seeing how she was invited to this event, does this mean...

she is a candidate for Empress accepted by the Imperial Family?

Excuse me.

I came to give a performance.

Your Imperial Majesty,

congratulations on the successful...

World Peace Award!

That's how life is

Everyone is born with nothing

Then they spread a story

All over the world

Amore party

Amore party

I've never seen such an indecent show!

Amore party

You hold a brush in life

And think about what to draw

If you deny being stumped and confused

Then it's all a lie

What's the point in discussing it? Just like a shot arrow,

My love darted off

Our memories were dazzling

But our happiness brought only sadness

Where did Sunny go? She dressed up to the nines today.

I'm not sure. I wouldn't know.

I came here on behalf of the Empress Dowager.

This is the consolation money from the Empress Dowager.

Please accept this.

Consolation money?

Gosh, why... Why did you put so much in it?

Please consider it a reward for raising a great daughter...

as a single father.

And I have a favor to ask you.

Please go ahead.

We'd like to invite Ms. Oh Sunny...

to a celebratory meeting at the palace in a few days.

What are you thinking about?

Did you cause trouble again, Dad?

I... I didn't cause any trouble.

Please let's live quietly, okay?

If you cause trouble again, I'll go to the US or someplace else.

Stop nagging me.

There's no father like myself in this world.

Sunny, we just need to hit the jackpot once.

(Sunny)

I'll be very famous soon. I don't give out autographs to anyone.

You're the only exception, Grandma...

You're the only exception, Grand Empress Dowager.

Okay. Thank you. Here.

- This is for your performance. - No!

I won't accept money for today's show.

A few days ago, His Majesty treated my troupe to a meal.

But it'd be rude to turn it down,

so thank you.

Your Majesty, today's show was outstanding.

The Empress Dowager said you two are dating. Please elaborate.

Before I do so, I would like a private audience with Ms. Oh.

Sure.

Send a generous amount of meat and fruits.

And put this in there too.

Don't you think this is too much, Your Highness?

Didn't you give her father 30,000 dollars the other day?

I'm worried that they may get used to this.

This all worked out.

To them, money is all that matters. It's easy to control such people.

She even came to the palace to ask for the consolation money.

I'm sure she'll sell her pride for a few dollars.

That's how people with less behave.

- Do as I said. - Yes, Your Highness.

Did you like the show?

I tried to prepare for it, but it was a last-minute request.

The Grand Empress Dowager is happy. That's all that matters to me.

Right. Thank you for the clothes you sent me.

How did you know my size?

They fit me perfectly as if they were my own.

I suppose everything suits you.

- Anyway, Ms. Oh. - Yes?

Actually, the person who called you to the palace today...

- was not me. - There you are, Ms. Oh.

I've been looking for you

Our guard will escort you home.

There's no need.

You must be tired. Please let him escort you.

This is a token of His Majesty's gratitude for coming today.

Take good care of her. Bye.

Your Majesty...

Goodbye.

It was a good thing you held it down.

She's still of value.

I don't like her at all.

She had the audacity to come here.

Before Mother makes her move, I must get rid of her quickly.

I didn't think the Empress Dowager would make the first move.

Even so, I'm sure there is a way.

Right.

Cheers to Sunny's entry into the palace!

Cheers!

- Oh, my. - Come on, Dad.

I just went there to sing. That's all. They paid me 50 dollars.

There's nothing going on between us.

I got you now.

You just said "us".

- You heard that too, right? - Again with your imagination, Dad.

She just said nothing was going on.

If so, why would they invite her to a family meeting at the palace?

This is how all relationships start.

Dad, that's enough. You're taking this too far.

You're overthinking this!

- No, I'm not. - Seriously. Nothing is going on.

- Stop with your nonsense. - Come on.

Why would His Majesty take you? He's the Emperor.

Since birth, he's been tagged as a different race from us.

One can dream, you know.

Forget that. Sunny, get yourself together.

Please look at yourself.

Look at our family.

- Darn it. - Hey.

I got it. Stop it!

I know my place too!

She's the best when it comes to ruining dreams.

You know what, Sunny? If you're not sure about this,

you can visit His Majesty and ask him in person.

- Ask him how he feels. - How he feels?

Ms. Min, I would like to give His Majesty flowers.

Stop by my garden.

What are you doing?

Let go of me! Let me go!

What are you doing? Let go!

- Let go of me! - Be quiet!

Excuse me. Have you seen someone like him around here?

He used to live in Bichido. It's close from here.

If he's alive, someone must have seen him.

If he's dead, his body should be somewhere here.

Go look around there.

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

Bok Sil. Bok Sil.

She just gave birth to her pups. She's just sensitive.

Go on before she bites you.

Whether he's alive or dead, we'll search until we find him.

Check major hospitals again!

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

What have you done wrong...

to have that wicked man come after you?

He won't make it?

I don't think the bleeding will stop.

He has hypothermia. You must get him to a big hospital first.

Get him some painkillers.

If you leave him in this state, he'll die.

If he's fated to die, there's nothing I can do about it.

If that's all he's meant to live.

Was this a foolish idea?

Get me out of here. Now!

Empress Dowager.

Do you think His Majesty will come back to you if you do this?

Until when do you think you can run your mouth like this?

Since His Majesty has given me his affection,

nothing can scare me.

Ms. Choi.

She doesn't deserve any mercy from me.

I understand, Your Highness.

How does it feel?

Did having your heart crushed bring you to your senses?

I can bury you into a foundation without anyone ever knowing.

Get away from the Emperor!

You will not step foot outside of this room...

until you promise to leave him.

Why do you hate me so?

What did I do wrong?

You are cheap and greedy.

You have the nerve to mess with royalty...

and then ask why?

I guess a rat will die in the sewer today.

Stop that at once!

What are you waiting for?

Take her to the hospital!

Help her!

Mother, what brings you...

Please help me, Your Highness.

For five years,

I have served His Majesty as his personal assistant.

His Majesty likes me and is kind to me.

Because of that, the Empress Dowager...

hates me and has threatened my life!

What?

The Empress Dowager is monitoring...

not only His Majesty's activities but even his bedroom.

You will know it is true if you have her followed.

You frightening woman.

Come with me at once!

I did it all on my own.

The Empress Dowager did nothing wrong.

Please strike me instead.

Please k*ll me instead, Your Highness!

You did nothing but follow orders.

The person in charge of you deserves to be punished.

I shall finish whipping her 100 times,

- so get out! - Your Highness.

Go out, Ms. Choi.

99...

100.

I fear someone may find out.

How could you treat a worker that way?

Yu Ra, that witch, mocked the Imperial Family.

That is why I was giving her a warning.

This goes beyond the Imperial Family abusing our power.

This is about violating human rights!

Ms. Hong, bring her in!

Yes, Your Highness.

Come closer.

How do you feel?

I am fine, Your Highness.

When I think about how long this poor child suffered alone,

my heart breaks.

Therefore, you must apologize personally to her.

What do you mean, apologize?

How could you tell me to bow to a mere citizen?

I refuse. I cannot.

She is not a mere citizen.

She worked for the Imperial Family.

Even still. No.

I would rather be whipped 1,000 times more.

You give me no choice.

I shall expose the crime that you committed...

not only to the Imperial Auditors...

but to the entire nation.

What? Do you doubt me?

If you do not care that the Imperial Family will cease to exist...

because of you, do as you wish.

I went over the line.

I apologize.

I was not trying to get an apology.

I am ever so grateful that you do not hate me anymore.

I will take special care of this child from now on.

Moreover, you must not be involved...

in the matters surrounding the Emperor's marriage.

I am his mother.

You cannot do that.

He has already suffered pain once.

Thus, I will have him marry someone...

he likes, not someone you like.

I will take complete responsibility over his marriage,

so keep that in mind.

I thought you were only good at theft,

but you were a witch with many tricks up your sleeve.

So do not step on me.

You will get hurt, Your Highness.

Why you witch...

Watch your mouth, Ms. Choi.

Did you not hear that I am under the Grand Empress Dowager's care?

If you brought her there,

that means you knew I would do something to you.

Not bad.

Why? Should I have called His Majesty instead?

- What? - For His Majesty's sake,

I will keep this a secret. Do not worry.

I will also keep it a secret that you apologized to someone like me.

I underestimated you.

Fine.

Stay with His Majesty and protect him for a long time.

You need to possess it once to know the pain of losing it.

No one knows who will be the one losing what they have.

Bring me every weakness you can find on Yu Ra.

Dig into the Bichido incident as well.

I'm sure you will find something.

Your Majesty, you have a guest.

- What brings you here? - Did I surprise you?

I'm sorry for dropping by out of the blue.

I didn't have your number, so...

I asked why you were here.

Well... I packed you some food.

I hope you like it.

I don't eat just any food.

I'm sure you must eat a lot of delicious food at the palace,

but I made this myself...

Should I not have come?

Yes.

Then why were you nice to me?

You got me all confused.

I should make things clear.

My feelings for you...

are only of that as a fan.

My apologies if I gave you the wrong idea.

I guess I will be unable to see you as a fan either anymore...

since it will be uncomfortable.

Okay, I guess so.

I made the food for you to thank you,

so please keep it.

I'm sorry for disturbing you.

Throw it away.

Did Sunny bring it?

It looks like food. Why don't you eat it?

I got rid of her.

I'll never see her again.

The only woman I want right now is you.

You can't have a change of heart.

Do you not trust the Emperor?

Ma Pil Joo took care of the Bichido incident.

We have nothing to worry about anymore.

He took care of the dead woman's son as well.

Do you mean the witness Na Wang Shik?

That's right. Let's never talk about it again.

Okay.

I didn't know someone lived in this remote area.

Do you have any business with me?

You have a nice house.

Perfect for a hideout.

Search the house!

What do you think you're doing?

That's for my blood pressure. Put that down.

Open up that side door.

Stop it. It's all cow dung over there.

I sold two cows I was raising the other day. It's empty.

- That stupid dog! - No, stop! Don't!

This dog is the only family I have.

No, stop it, Bok Sil. I told you to stop.

That's all right.

You'd better be careful.

Who are you? Why am I here?

Tell me your relationship with those jerks.

I'm the one who saved you. How dare you be so rude?

Should I go down and get them?

You're as big as a cow but act like a baby.

It's all done.

How's your head? I heard there's a b*llet in your head.

These are painkillers. Take it or don't. Suit yourself.

You can't last long with that. You need surgery.

Otherwise, you'll die. Go to a hospital as soon as you can.

This is all I can do for you.

Please help me, sir.

You saw that I'm being hunted.

That's why I'm asking you to leave.

I don't plan on getting mixed up in a ruckus.

I won't ask you to pay me for saving you. Get out of my house.

My mother...

My mother faced a wrongful death.

Before I get even with those jerks, I can't do anything.

Everyone has one of those stories.

Get out of my house. Now!

Sir!

Sir!

Hey, you jerk! What are you doing?

I'd rather die here instead of getting k*lled by them.

How dare you repay me with trouble?

Put that fire out now!

You're going to burn down the whole house!

Please, I'm begging you! Help me, sir!

Please help me, sir! Please!

I ought to know my place even when I'm fantasizing.

Thanks to His Majesty, I was happy.

Sunny. You...

Why did you take all of them down?

Goodness, it feels great to take these off.

Dad, let's throw all of these out.

Why? His Majesty doesn't like you?

He didn't say he liked you?

As if. That's impossible.

I'm not interested in him either.

Is it completely over?

Is it really over?

Poor me. I thought I was set up for life.

Dad, seriously? Don't forget whom you're talking to.

From now on, I'll focus on my singing.

Mark my words. I'll become successful.

I will be.

I must protect His Majesty with my life.

I'm not sure if I must be doing this.

Have you forgotten I instated you as the head of the Imperial guards?

Go ahead.

This was found in His Majesty's car.

(I apologize for not being with you...)

(I will get rid of the car, which is the conclusive piece of evidence.)

(Episode 6)

Are you sure Wang Shik didn't come here?

If you lie to me, kid, I'll punish you.

He really didn't come here.

I told you so many times that he didn't come here.

What are you doing now?

Ms. Min?

(Wangshik's Seafood Kalguksu)

You said you got rid of him.

Are you telling me that he could be alive?

He was shot and fell into the sea.

You didn't check his dead body.

Did you make a false report to His Majesty?

It's just that we didn't find his body.

Don't say a word to His Majesty.

You made sure my relationship with him wouldn't get out, right?

I've never lived in Bichido.

Don't worry.

I'm not an idiot.

What about my mom's funeral?

I had no time for that. I was busy looking for that punk.

Then?

Are you saying she hasn't even been cremated yet?

Do you think anyone would steal that disgusting corpse?

But don't you think you're way too calm?

She raised you after all.

Stop being stupid.

What if they find evidence from her body?

We're all dead.

I came to claim the body.

Baek Do Hee's body...

Her family already took it.

What?

That can't be.

Her family?

Na Wang Shik.

Na Wang Shik?

He signed by his name.

(Funeral Parlor)

(Hwogwang Hospital)

How could a dead man take the corpse?

If by any chance Wang Shik is really alive...

and took the corpse,

you'll have to take full responsibility, Mr. Ma!

Ms. Min.

You need to come with us.

Arrest her.

- Your Majesty! - Yu Ra.

What's going on?

What are you doing, Mother?

Release her at once!

I cannot. She is a criminal.

She committed a hit-and-run.

I only just found out...

what happened in Bichido.

You are mistaken.

I am the one...

who k*lled the person.

How could the emperor tell a lie...

just to save a girl?

I already know that it was Yu Ra's doing.

I, Min Yu Ra, confess that I am the driver...

of the hit-and-run accident in Bichido.

I hit a woman with my car on the road...

to the vacation house in Bichido.

This is not true.

She tried to take the fall for my crime...

and even chose to die!

Who would believe that?

She wasn't coerced.

She confessed voluntarily.

Moreover, the dead woman's body...

is in her car right now.

That is irrefutable evidence.

That is absurd.

Why is the body in...

Did you do it?

We called the police, so they should arrive shortly.

I did it.

It was not Yu Ra. I hit the woman with my car!

In that case, you take the punishment.

Will you do that?

Your Highness!

How could you say that to His Majesty?

If His Majesty falls, the Imperial Family will fall!

The criminal shall keep her mouth shut!

Even the Emperor...

must pay for his crimes.

You must know that is the law of the Imperial Family.

Are you saying...

you will throw me away?

You threw me away first.

Only when you are within my shadow, are you my child...

whom I must protect.

You insist on leaving me shadow,

so I will not stop you.

Your Highness, the police are outside.

I guess it is time.

Go and tell them of your crime.

No.

I did it. I k*lled her.

Please do not harm His Majesty.

Stay out of it!

Decide, Your Majesty!

One of you must be the k*ller.

I cannot be a liar, can I?

I was...

wrong.

I will...

never do this again.

Mother.

Do not be angry.

Please don't hurt Yu Ra.

If you had consulted me from the start,

this would not have happened.

You always did as I said.

Why did you fall for that venomous woman?

What do you want?

I will do as you wish.

Make Oh Sunny your empress.

Mother.

Your Majesty! No.

You can't... You can't do that, Your Majesty!

Will you do it, Your Majesty?

Take it back, Your Majesty.

- It isn't too late. - I had no choice.

This is the best I can do to protect us both.

Are you...

telling me to watch you become some other woman's husband?

How are you so cruel?

I would rather die in prison.

How can I watch you go to prison?

I cannot do that.

So?

Will you...

really marry Sunny?

If I can protect you,

marriage is nothing to me.

Sunny is nothing more...

than a means to protect us.

Your Majesty.

The air looks clear for tomorrow.

- The fine dust particles... - It's been a week already.

How long will you mooch off of me?

During the celebration at Ehwa Palace...

- this morning... - You should eat well.

You won't get better like that.

- You need to get better. - That is what they announced.

Emperor Lee Hyuk...

created a stronger image...

of the Korean Empire...

Are you trying to destroy everything I have?

They will provide aid...

Why don't you break the table, the house, everything?

- That scumbag. - What?

The welfare fund...

will be used for the underprivileged.

Are you angry at the Emperor about something?

Everyone likes the Emperor. Why do you hate him?

It's all an act.

He's deceiving everyone.

The car was illegally parked.

- Never mind. I'm sorry. - The car from the opposite lane...

crashed into the car.

(Recruiting 1 Imperial Guard)

- Leave it. - I'm sorry for breaking the bowl.

- You're in my way. Get back in. - Goodness.

Oh, no.

Are you all right?

Goodness.

I told you to get surgery from a general hospital.

You have a b*llet in your head. It could go off any minute.

Sir.

Can you please get me some clothes?

For what?

I need to go pick up my younger brother.

He easily gets scared. I left him alone far too long.

I'm not sure I have clothes big enough for you.

Why? I'm busy.

I know you don't have a show today. Why are you so busy?

I just want to have a meal with you and Hel Ro.

I can't stay civil to her and have a meal with her.

I told you that I have to practice.

You're a crow. What do you need to practice?

We're having a family meal today. Make sure you're on time.

Oh, right. Make sure you look presentable.

Why does he want to have a family meal all of a sudden?

Why did we come to this fancy place?

Is Hel Ro buying? I don't have any money.

Gosh, you never listen, do you?

I told you to look presentable. What's up with your outfit?

Dad, where did you get your outfit?

Do I look nice?

It's been a while, Sunny.

Your Majesty.

What brings you here?

His Majesty prepared everything here.

He wanted to surprise you. He personally made the call.

What's this? You said it was over.

Did she say that?

I'm a bit disappointed.

Sunny.

These are presents from him. He prepared presents for us too.

These are all designer clothes.

This watch is for me. Isn't this amazing?

Can you explain what's going on here?

What are you doing? His Majesty gave us these presents.

I'll explain this to you later.

Hel Ro, take Dad home now.

Hey, His Majesty prepared these...

Let go of me.

What are you doing? Is this how I raised you?

You brat. Fine. I got it.

- Unbelievable. - Hey.

- Hey. - Go.

- Go. - I'm going. I'm going.

- We should at least have the steak. - Come on.

Let go of me. Hey.

What is this?

I called because I wanted to have a meal with you.

Did I make you uncomfortable?

It's uncomfortable.

It's very uncomfortable.

Last time, you clearly defined the line that you were only a fan.

Today, you're taking care of your fan's family.

Why did you give us expensive gifts?

Is this how you treat other people?

Why are you confusing me?

That day,

I wasn't sure about my feelings.

I was confused for a while too.

But thinking back,

I think I like you more than as your fan.

No.

It's just your curiosity.

You may be curious because I'm from a different world from you.

However, that's nothing special. I know that firsthand.

You must be furious with me.

I apologize for my behavior that day.

I was harsh.

After seeing you leave like that,

I kept thinking about you.

And I missed you too.

Don't say something like that either.

What I know for certain is that you and I don't belong together.

So...

let's live our lives...

in a place that suits us.

It won't be easier than I thought.

What are you all doing? What's all that?

Hey, we should ask you that.

His Majesty sent us food. He wished us good luck for the show.

What?

Is something really going on between the two of you?

This is the biggest irony of this century.

What about the producer?

I'm very disappointed...

in you, Director Ha.

Pardon? I don't follow you.

You selected the main lead based on your personal relationships...

when she doesn't have the skills to back it up.

Did you change the main lead because her parents made an investment?

No. I mean...

How did you come to direct this show?

Did you buy your place with money too?

No, no! I got here solely based on my skills.

- Put everything back to its place. - Okay.

I cannot stand injustices!

I'm sorry. I've done wrong, Your Majesty!

I want people like Ms. Oh Sunny...

to be recognized for her talent through the musicals.

Let's go.

He comes and goes. He picks up my heart and throws it away.

What's his angle?

Why do you keep testing me? Why?

(Grilled Clams)

Who are you?

(Wangshik's Seafood Kalguksu)

Wang Shik! Wang Shik!

Wang Shik!

Dong Shik! Dong Shik.

I'm so sorry.

What happened? How did you come here?

That grandpa brought me here.

My Dong Shik. You must've been so scared, right?

Sir, where did you get Dong Shik from?

No! Darn it!

Na Wang Shik is alive!

I must find him by all means.

Have your meal, sir. Dong Shik, let's eat.

Why are there only two rice bowls? Are you planning to starve me?

I won't eat now.

Why not? Are you going on a diet?

You don't look good in any of the outfits.

Caw for me.

- Caw. - Go.

Oh, my.

You have the biggest heart.

Thank you, Sunny for taking the role again.

It's easy to make mistakes,

but it's hard to admit your mistakes.

I'll really do well.

Of course. You have my complete trust.

By the way, how's the turnout?

I heard Hyun Joo's father refunded all the tickets.

It's almost time. Be on standby.

Is it empty?

- People don't choose love - People don't

Love comes to you like the goosebumps

Where could your love be?

Fate doesn't let love get away

Could meeting you be fate?

Just like the dew disappears

When the dusky dawn becomes bright morning

I'm afraid of the nearing morning

I don't know a thing

Not even your name

I kept drawing your image

As I wandered the streets

But what do I do

When I miss you uncontrollably?

Whose name must I call out?

I have no regrets

Even if this is the end

- This very moment - This very moment

- I love - I love

- You - You

This was the best performance in my entire life.

I wanted to congratulate you on being the lead.

How was it?

What are you trying to do?

Why do you always do as you please?

Does being the Emperor give you the right?

You didn't like it?

It was my way of congratulating you.

Are you angry again?

Why are you doing this to me?

If you're nice to me...

If you're so cool,

how can I not like you?

What am I supposed to do?

I'm sorry for running away like a coward.

I won't run away ever again.

So...

won't you accept me?

- What is it? - What's wrong?

Are you okay?

Hey.

No! No! Stop!

Are you better now?

You must fight pain with pain.

Revenge is good too,

but remember you don't have much time.

- What do you do? - Can't you tell?

I'm an old man...

who fishes and picks roots to feed himself.

I can tell from your movements that you're no average man.

Sir. I beg of you.

Please teach me.

I don't know what you mean.

If you've come to your senses, go home!

I want to become a Palace Guard!

I need to go in there...

and k*ll someone!

I must!

(Annual Check-Up Results)

From now on, you are Chun Woo Bin.

Forget the name...

Na Wang Shik.

(Chun Woo Bin)

Chun Woo Bin.

Chun Woo Bin.

Chun Woo Bin.

(Palace Guard Final Interview)

Here comes the Emperor!

(We thank Tae Hang h* for his special appearance)

- Your Highness. - Remove her uniform.

I'm sorry, Your Highness.

It's my gift to you. They say it makes love grow.

Kick out Yu Ra. This is my final warning.

That's how my mother is! I'll take everything my mother has.

Use me.

A palace guard? What's your name?

This is the beginning. It won't be easy.