01x02 - Episode 2

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[Missing Crown Prince]

[This drama is fiction. Characters, places, organizations, and events have no connection to historical facts. Child actors and animals were filmed according to production guidelines.]

It is a needle case used by physicians.

I have not seen you around before.

Did you come to the capital to take the state examination?

That is right.

It is nothing.

Best wishes on your examination.

Did you enjoy your meal?

I did.

Get ready.

Young Master.

[Episode 2]

He is fine.

How about those men?

I took care of them.

Good work.

Summon Oh Wol.

My Lady.

This is Moo Baek.

What is it?

Master is asking for Oh Wol.

Oh Wol...

Is Oh Wol not in the room?

Why is Father asking for Oh Wol at this late hour?

Where is Oh Wol?

She went to sleep about two hours ago.

I am coming from Oh Wol's quarter.

Master is waiting for her.

Oh Wol, if you are in there, come out immediately.

Actually, I sent her for an errand at the physician's.

This late at night?

Oh, I feel I am having an indigestion issues.

Are you feeling very ill?

If you are unwell, I will tell the Master.

No. Oh Wol will bring me the medicine soon.

That shall be enough.

Please send Oh Wol to the men's quarters as soon as she comes back.

Could you try to help me even now?

The Master is doing this for your sake, My Lady.

Orabeoni.

My Lady, you cannot address me like that...

I told you not to ever call me that.

That is not the issue-

We need to abide by the rules between nobles and commoners. If someone overhears,

I will die.

Do you truly want to k*ll me?

What is taking her so long?

Hurry up, Oh Wol.

Moo Baek.

Well, My Lady told me to go to bed early, but...

I-I could not fall asleep...

- I'm telling the truth.
- Follow me.

Master is asking for you.

If you understand me, hurry up and get ready.

Yes, sir.

Do not forget that...

Your Lady's fate is at the tip of your tongue.

Follow me.

Why did you bring me the medicine all of a sudden?

I heard you told Moo Baek that you have indigestion.

Master said you will feel better in no time if you drink this...

That is because he suddenly showed up asking for you.

So, I said it to get out of the spot.

Moo Baek is outside.

I got it.

I got it, so tell me how things went with your outing.

What did he say?

Did he say he would do so?

Please go ahead and drink the medicine.

Hurry.

Good, good. Let it all go down.

Gosh, no!

Why did you drink this whole thing?

Why not? You said to drink it.

I mean, that's because...

Gosh...

I do not know what to do anymore...

Come on. What do we do if you do not know?

Did he say he could prepare?

This is so frustrating! I'm dying.

Why? Did he say he could not? Did he say no?

I mean, that is not it...

Actually, My Lady...

Actually, what?

Did they ask for more money?

Is that what they demanded?

Do not forget that...

Your Lady's fate is at the tip of your tongue.

Oh Wol.

What is wrong? Did something happen?

My Lady, I deserve to die.

Please k*ll me, My Lady.

No way...

Did those b*stards do something terrible to you...

I should just-

Huh?

My Lady! My Lady...

My Lady...

Do not worry.

I will go immediately...

and get those b*stards... get those...

My Lady...

I have finished all the preparation.

- How about him?
- I have done as you have instructed.

The moment he sees Myeong Yoon's face,

all of this will come to naught.

There should not be even an inch of deviation.

But even if he awakes in the middle,

he will not be able to see anything.

You must keep an eye on Myung Yoon as well.

If she awakes before the rooster crows, things will go wrong.

Be sure to tell Oh Wol to keep guard in front of her room.

- Yes.
- And as for this matter,

no one except you and Oh Wol should know about this.

Be sure to secure the room so no one, including other servants, could get near it.

Be sure to keep a tight watch.

You must notify me immediately if you hear anything suspicious coming from the room.

Do you understand?

Yes.

The two of them must be dressed in wedding attire

and must sleep together until their soul and energy are in sync.

If perfect union is achieved, Myeong Yoon's curse will disappear.

However, the moment the man sees Myeong Yoon's face,

everything will fail.

Be sure to remember this and keep it in mind.

[Destruction of the curse that causes one's husband to die and become a widow]

[Prayer for a couple to become husband and wife]

Your Highness...

Your Highness...

Your Highness.

Your Highness!

Your Highness.

It happened so suddenly, so I do not remember much.

But I had never seen them before, either.

You must be safe, Your Highness...

Please... Please...

Your Highness...

Your Highness.

I heard that the man I marry will die.

I have a secret plan.

I will take care of everything. You just need to do as I say.

My Lady?

Oh Wol?

Yes, My Lady.

My Lady, I deserve to die...

Master told me to do this.

So, I had no choice.

It is all right.

How would you go against Father's orders?

I am okay, so go ahead and open this door.

Would it be okay if I do not?

You little...

I will break it down.

I will open it. I will.

How about what I asked you to do?

You did not get an answer?

Oh, I am sure he is already waiting for you.

Let us rush.

Wait. You cannot, My Lady.

The moment you opened that door, you went against Father's order.

Nothing will change even if you do this. So, hurry up and help me out.

That is not it.

Even if you rescue this man, he cannot see your face.

He also should not know where this is.

Hurry up and take off your clothes.

Sorry? You want to switch our clothes again?

I have to take him to where Father cannot find him.

But I cannot go outside the house dressed like this.

And it is not like I could go out naked.

How about you just let this man go?

We can just let him climb over the wall.

How could he climb the wall when he is all tied up like this?

Then, just untie his hands.

And? What if he unties his blindfold as soon as he goes over the wall?

You said he cannot know where our house is, either.

I guess he could take off his gag, too.

That means he could scream for help, right?

Then, I will take him.

Do you even know how to ride a horse?

I will get undressed.

My Lady...

Can I undo this, at least?

My Lady.

You cannot.

If Father happens to take a look,

he has to think you are me, so we can earn some time.

Stop pouting and wake him up.

Look.

Look. Wake up.

Move.

What are you going to do?

My Lady.

My Lady!

Since Lady is unwell, she needs to rest.

Did you not hear not to come near the women's quarters?

W-Well, someone is here and is urgently asking for the Master.

I do not know what I should do.

- Who is here?
- A royal officer from the Crown Prince's Palace.

A royal officer from the Crown Prince's Palace?

Why would the Crown Prince's Palace officer look for me late at this hour?

He says he is searching for the Crown Prince.

What in the world are you talking about?

He went on a secret outing and disappeared?

I am sorry, but it is as I have told you.

He was drinking at a tavern and passed out all of a sudden.

At that very moment, someone struck my head with a bat, and I passed out.

And when I came to, His Highness was nowhere to be found.

If you say a tavern...

where are you talking about?

It is a tavern on a three-way road on top of a small hill.

I looked around the tavern and everywhere else but could not find any trace of him.

It is not his first time coming out on a secret outing.

He is an intelligent man, so I am sure he will be fine.

But why did you come looking for me?

Over such a matter, should you not first notify the palace?

I was rushing to the palace to do that myself, but...

I turned around because I remembered you.

The reason His Highness came out on a secret outing

was because he needed to see you discreetly.

- Me?
- Yes.

Thus, I thought perhaps he was already over here.

I apologize for bothering you at this late hour.

It is okay.

I will also come up with a solution, so you should return to the palace quickly.

Be careful going back.

So, I was kidnapped in order for your Lady to avoid her cursed fate

and if I stayed here like this, I could be k*lled to shut me up.

So, the Lady pities me and wishes to let me go?

That is correct.

You sure are playing cat and mouse with me.

I understand, so untie me.

Before I untie you, there is one thing you need to keep in mind.

The only people who will help you

are My Lady and me. Please keep that in mind.

And I am merely a servant girl

so do not think of taking me hostage to escape from here.

Then, I will untie you now.

Was it the tavern on the three-way road that you kidnapped him from?

- Yes.
- Are you sure he is the Crown Prince?

Could it be someone else?

I waited with the concoction in the drink

and a man who looked like a valet showed up.

So, they said they knocked him out and kidnapped him.

I believe it was the Crown Prince.

How could this be?

We planned the kidnapping to avoid the curse that might befall the Crown Prince.

And what would happen if the man we kidnapped turned out to be the Crown Prince?

What should I do?

How much time do we have until the rooster crows?

Please shut up before I break your wrist.

It was not intentional at all.

It was a mistake. A mistake.

If you make one more mistake, I will surely break it.

Take this blindfold off of me, then.

Then, you will die, Scholar sir.

Let us go.

You have to climb over the wall.

It is a ladder.

Go ahead. Hurry.

H-Hurry... hurry...

Go, go!

W-Who is there?

Huh?

Who dared put a ladder here?

Aigoo...

- Should I go after her?
- No need.

In any case, a rooster crowed. So, that means we avoided harm.

But still, I should check if the Crown Prince is all right.

I am sure Oh Wol will take him to a safe place.

Myeong Yoon must have made sure of it.

- Yes.
- But just in case,

keep an eye on Myeong Yoon

and find out what happened to the Crown Prince when Oh Wol returns.

Yes.

It is downhill, so please be careful.

There are steps.

I cannot go any further.

We must hurry.

Can you not see my pitiful state?

You seem to have a strong arm and lots of energy.

Why not you carry me on your back?

Do not try to be clever.

What? C-Clever?

I know you are injured, and this is tough. But if you do not go now,

you will die.

If you want to live, just follow me quietly.

Why must you threaten me whenever you open your mouth?

I will go. I will.

I am trying to keep you alive, Scholar sir.

We need to go a little further, so please stay strong.

Leave her alone until the morning.

She went through quite an ordeal. We should let her rest.

Gosh, which way are they coming from?

Over here! Unni, over here.

Wait here for a moment.

All right.

What is going on?

Who is that man, and why are you dressed like that?

Geez, you want to die?

I sent you so much money. How could you bring me a donkey instead of a horse?

It is better than it looks.

If you do not like it, I will take it back.

Give me the reins and get lost.

Let us take a shot later...

Let us grab a drink, Unni.

I am off.

A drink?

Let us go.

It is a horse. Please get on.

Can I take off the blindfold, then?

You cannot.

Who will lead the horse, then?

Could you possibly know how to ride a horse as a mere girl servant?

A female servant who kidnaps and knows how to ride a horse?

How great of a family could they be?

Your Excellency, there is a message from the palace.

Are you going to the palace?

Yes. I got an urgent message to enter the palace.

I will escort you.

No. Go and bring Master Geo Woo as soon as the morning breaks.

Tell him I have something to ask him urgently.

Yes.

Your Highness, this is Court Lady Kim.

Come in.

What happened?

Did you find the Crown Prince?

I think the horse is exhausted.

Please come down...

Are you all right?

I want to say I am okay, but

I am not okay.

Is it your ankle?

Did you injure it when you fell off the wall?

Yes.

You should have said so sooner.

You said not to be clever.

You have lots of energy. Why not you carry me on your back?

Do not try to be clever.


What? C-Clever?

I thought you were being over dramatic.

You can take off your blindfold now.

Why are you so surprised?

I am not surprised.

Because you were so threatening, I thought you looked like a goblin.

But you are prettier than I expected.

I mean...

you are prettier than I anticipated.

I did not say a thing.

If the servant is as beautiful as you,

how beautiful your Lady must be?

Well, is she some fairy or something?

Do not ramble on.

Are you hurt anywhere else?

Over here.

My heart?

Gosh, seriously!

Do not play around, and tell me where you are hurting, Scholar sir.

I was not playing around.

It hurts...

over here, I said.

Scholar sir! Scholar sir!

It looks like his ribs are broken or fractured.

He must have been in grave pain if he rode a horse in this state.

How did he endure this?

I thought he was a scholar studying literature.

Is he a physician?

We do not know what kind of danger the Crown Prince is in.

You mean, you have not found any trace of him yet?

What are the Royal Guards doing

and what is the Police Bureau up to?

Even if you have to release the military,

go and find the Crown Prince!

Yes, Your Majesty!

Needless to say, just like last time,

I am sure he is partying it up in a courtesan house. He probably has no idea about all this chaos.

I wonder if we are overreacting.

Look, Your Excellency Mayor.

He is the Crown Prince of this nation.

Please mind your manners.

All right, our priority is to find the Crown Prince.

Let us hurry.

What are you doing?

Are you awake now?

I gathered some medicinal herbs to put on your wound.

So, are you a physician?

Physician?

Is this not yours, sir?

It must be an object of importance to you.

Yes.

From now on, do not address me as "Scholar, sir."

Call me "Dear husband."

- Pardon?
- Whether it was kidnapping or not,

your Lady and I spent a night together.

That makes me her husband.

Am I wrong?

Are you in your right mind?

Come on now. Do not argue with me and call me that.

"Dear husband."

If you do not call me "Dear husband,"

I will not receive treatment, either.

Fine. I understand...

Scholar sir.

Wait...

Geez...

Deposed Crown Prince?

What do you mean by that, Grandfather?

Why are you so shocked?

So many look at him with disdain since he is of the southern blood.

This is happening again only after a few days of what happened last time.

Of course, we should consider it.

But still, I think you are speaking too harshly, Father.

Come on. I cannot believe you are so relaxed.

Listen to me carefully, both of you.

The powerful one does not allow the second-in-command to live in peace.

Hyungnim will never do that.

There is no such a thing as "never."

Why do you think the Queen Dowager's son, Prince Gwang Chang, died?

The dethroned king also was opposed to it.

However, the southerners ultimately made him to be a traitor and k*lled him.

Would he have done so if he were his blood sibling?

Just like the dethroned king and Prince Gwang Chang,

the Crown Prince and our Prince Do Seong

are not of the same blood.

I have never discriminated against the Crown Prince or our Prince Do Seong while raising them.

I am aware. I am fully aware.

That is why they get along so well.

However, no matter the case,

blood is still thicker than water.

If the Crown Prince takes the throne down the road,

the southerners, his maternal family, will come into power.

I wonder if they will...

let Prince Do Seong live, then.

Please stop!

I will pretend I did not hear what you said today.

Where are you going?

Should I not look for Hyungnim?

I will take my leave.

He is so soft-hearted.

Are you not overly concerned, Father?

Perhaps so.

However, our family's safety is on the line.

Just look at the Queen Dowager, who was confined to a back garden palace for over 10 years.

Who could guarantee something of that sort would not happen to you, Your Highness?

Are you sure it is this place?

Yes.

The tavern lady did not see them because she was tied up

and you did not see them because you were passed out.

What a crazy turn of events.

Look around the area one more time!

Yes, sir!

Where are you going now?

- I am here.
- Pardon?

Thanks to you, I have come safely. Thank you.

We are at the end of the road...

By chance...

you are not talking about going into that palace, are you?

I am.

You are not just a physician, but a royal physician?

N-N-No!

Why not?

If he is a royal physician, Father would know him right away.

What will you do by entering the palace in your condition?

You must know since you are a physician, but you bled a lot

and your broken rib could puncture your stomach. You could be in danger.

You need to go home and rest.

I can go to the Royal Clinic to get treated. Do not worry.

You cannot go to the Royal Clinic! That is why I am saying this...

I cannot go there? What do you mean?

Anyway, something terrible could happen if you enter the palace now.

If you must go, please go home.

I-I will escort you.

Thank you for your concern, but I have something to do in the palace.

I am sure you do not have to do it today.

Treat yourself first...

This is so strange.

Are you hiding something from me?

Fine. Whatever it may be, I am sure you cannot tell me.

In any case, I will go to the palace, so you should go back.

- Scholar sir.
- Come on now.

Dear husband.

If anything were to happen by chance, come back to this spot.

I will be waiting.

Like what?

What do you mean by that?

I am telling you just in case. So, do not forget.

Stop- Y-Your Highness C-Crown Prince!

Good day.

I am sorry, but I do not feel well. Would you help me walk?

Yes, Your Highness.

Go and tell everyone that the Crown Prince has returned to the palace.

Yes!

The Crown Prince has returned to the palace.

The Crown Prince is back.

Your Highness, this is Court Lady Kim.

What is it?

The Crown Prince has returned to the palace.

Your Highness, if His Majesty finds out, you cannot turn things back.

Your Highness the Queen Dowager!

Let us go to the main hall.

What do you mean give up on the Crown Prince out of the blue?

What do you mean by that?

The Crown Prince is a criminal who saw what he should not have seen

and knows what he should not know.

Do not enquire further, and just do as I say.

I am the king of this nation.

Even though you are the Queen Dowager, your words are quite harsh.

King, I am the one who put you on the throne.

Remember that I can also bring you down.

I will pretend that I did not hear that in consideration of the grace you have shown me.

Please leave now.

Is the Chief Eunuch out there?

Is anyone out there?

The dethroned king.

Because of that despicable man who deserves to be chewed up,

do you know what I did while I was confined to the back garden palace for those 10 years?

I made sure everyone in the palace became my people.

I kicked out whoever did not follow my order by coming up with whatever excuses

and put my person in that position.

With my sole reason to take revenge on the dethroned king.

And after that, do you know what I did?

For a year, through the Primary Royal Chef,

I fed the dethroned king

a little bit of opium.

And his original madness became even worse.

I thought of using poison in case opium did not work on him.

But that was not necessary.

I cannot believe this.

Chief Eunuch, are you out there?

Yes, Your Highness.

Chief Court Lady, are you out there?

Yes, Your Highness.

Are the Royal Cook and Food Inspector also out there?

Yes, Your Highness.

Going forward, report to me of His Majesty's every move.

Yes, Your Highness.

You can all take your leave.

Yes, Your Highness.

Now, you believe me, do you not?

Make a choice.

Will you choose the Crown Prince

or will you choose the throne?

Must you take things this far?

You just have to give up on the Crown Prince.

You have another son besides the Crown Prince.

I will ask you one last time.

Will it be the throne or the Crown Prince?

Give me some time.

Fine. However, I cannot wait too long.

Are you not even ashamed?

Watch what you say.

Just by k*lling me, do you think your ugly secret will stay hidden?

If getting rid of you alone is not enough,

I will k*ll everyone who knows the secret.

Why?

Do you think I cannot do so?

The dethroned king had only treacherous subjects near him

so I thought he did not have eyes for people.

But it seems he did look right through you.

Turns out Prince Gwang Chang was of the filthy blood, the one you fornicated with-

Shut your mouth!

You must truly have a death wish.

Did you not intend to k*ll me anyway?

I told you many times to watch what you say.

Remember this. At the tip of your mouth lies the safety of the

King, Queen, and Prince Do Seong.

What a truly lewd and ugly monster.

What do you intend to do?

The most urgent thing is to look for the

owner of this needle case without the Queen Dowager's knowledge.

Seeing how she is hellbent on hiding him,

that b*stard who fornicated with the Queen Dowager must be her weakness.

But I cannot trust anyone in the palace.

If we make a haste move and the Queen Dowager finds out,

we do not know what she will do.

What do you think of the Royal Physician?

I do not know.

I can trust his character and ability, but

I am not certain whether he will stand on my side.

If you promise a marriage between his daughter and me,

the Royal Physician will stand on our side.

But the Queen Dowager could ruin the whole thing.

However, in order to find out who the owner of this needle case is,

we need the Royal Physician's help.

I will test him.

Careful.

You must be careful.

I will summon the Royal Physician using my treatment as an excuse.

The Queen Dowager will not be suspicious, either.

I am relieved this is the extent of your injury.

I am ashamed.

You must have your reasons.

Are you already siding with me since I will be your son-in-law?

That could not be.

Your daughter is well, is she not?

Yes.

I cannot believe that the person whom I trust and respect

will become my father-in-law. What a joyous occasion.

I am overcome with gratefulness to hear you say that.

So, I was wondering...

do you recognize this needle case?

I gave out this needle case to all the physicians at the Royal Clinic.

Where did you find it?

I obtained it by coincidence.

Moreover...

I would like to find the owner of this item.

Could you help me?

I passed them out to so many people.

First, I will go to the Royal Clinic and find out if anyone has misplaced theirs.

I will tell you the reason later. So, please look into it in secret.

Yes.

I will do so.

Is he feeling unwell?

No. If you notice anything wrong with His Highness,

be sure to notify the Royal Clinic. Do you understand?

Yes. Do not worry.

What will the King do?

In the end, he will give up on the Crown Prince.

He has too much to lose if he were to protect the Crown Prince.

Your Highness, are you asleep?

Who is there?

This is the Chief Eunuch.

What is it regarding?

His Majesty is asking for you, Your Highness.

At this late hour?

Yes, Your Highness.

I will get dressed, so wait.

I told you to wait.

I will assist you.

Did Father tell you to do this?

To have me k*lled?

Your Highness! Your Highness!

Your Highness...

Your Highness...

Where is this place?

Please come in, Your Highness.

You must hide quickly.

Please forgive me, Your Highness.

♫ How much longer would I have to wait to meet you? ♫

♫ Beyond this night, are you standing at that place? ♫

♫ Will I be able to meet you again someday? ♫

♫ Like the mysterious moonlight that fills the night ♫

♫ Please don't leave me ♫

♫ Because you were like the passing breeze ♫

♫ Because of my painful eyes ♫

[Missing Crown Prince]

I must escape the palace.

I cannot trust anyone.

We must find the Crown Prince first before the King.

Order the curfew right now.

I will find you for sure.

Give back the Crown Prince.

Is the Crown Prince still alive?

It would be up to you, would it not?

If you give up the Crown Prince, you can return to how things were.

Is she intending to depose the Crown Prince with this?

He bled too much.

If he lingers here much longer, he will surely die.

♫ I will miss you when the sun comes down ♫