01x15 & 01x16 - Wang Shik Betrays the Empress/ The Grand Empress Dowager's Downfall

[bunniefuu]

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

(Episode 15)

Please tell them.

Tell them it isn't true.

Please stop, Your Majesty.

I cannot deceive the Emperor.

If you keep coming closer,

I will die right here and now.

Everyone out.

Put your cameras away.

What's going on?

What is the relationship between the Empress and the guard?

Did you know that the Empress had a lover?

This is between us.

So please, give me time to resolve this myself.

Please.

It isn't true. Something went terribly wrong.

Let me explain.

I came here because...

I'm sure you suspected Yu Ra and me.

You're right, she's my woman.

I love her too.

Since when?

Why does that matter?

What matters is that I never loved you.

Then...

why did you marry me?

Because Mother told me to.

She hates anyone I like.

Still, it helped with my image.

How could you do this?

Were you always like this?

Have you been...

deceiving me all this time?

Who are you really?

So why did you dig into my personal life?

You should've just enjoyed what you were given and stayed quiet.

How are you so shameless?

How are you so proud about having an affair?

The Emperor is blameless no matter what he does...

because he's the Emperor.

Are you naive or simply stupid?

Are you that dense?

How could I possibly like someone like you?

My patience has dried up, so leave the palace quietly.

Then I'll be nice enough to clear the infidelity accusation.

Don't give me that babble. I won't leave like this.

Why should I?

It'll only make things harder for you.

Well, it's already hard.

You'll soon realize...

what the palace is about.

You jerk.

Let go! Let go of me!

The Empress seems to have lost her senses.

You need to put her in her place.

Don't you worry, Your Majesty.

Goodbye, My Empress.

Let go! Where are you going?

Don't go! Stop right there!

Is this who you were?

I trusted you.

Why are you doing this to me?

Just as His Majesty told you,

you should agree to a divorce and leave the palace.

"Divorce"?

I'll be the one deciding on that.

This does not concern you.

Open up.

Why are we doing a barbecue at this late hour?

- I thought we were drinking. - Come on.

- Hey, I was just... - Come inside.

- What... What is this? - I told you to deal.

- I got it. - Are they all gamblers here?

No, they're just playing for fun after having some barbecue.

- Should we join? - I quit gambling. I promised Sunny.

- I'm leaving. - Come on.

Hey, the stake here isn't that high.

Here. Just play a few rounds here.

What is all this? I can't...

- Gosh, just go inside. - Stop it.

Hey, no. No.

I shouldn't be here. I mean...

It was so hard to quit.

Who did this?

Yes! I got the Bird Trio. I'll continue for the third time.

Everyone, stop!

Freeze!

You're under arrest for ill*gal gambling.

Take them to the station now.

- Put your hands up. You, sir. - Hey, get out.

- You with the Bird Trio. Hurry. - Get out of here.

- No, listen. - Hurry up.

What is this?

Where are we?

What are you doing?

Don't come close. Stop!

Are you trying to k*ll me here?

Is this part of the Emperor's order too?

You have gone mad!

Do you have any idea how serious of a crime you're committing?

This is why you should have listened to His Majesty.

Yes.

I took care of her, Your Majesty.

Good job. I will see you at the palace.

Whatever crimes the Emperor commits, he's innocent.

Because he's the Emperor.

(Gwanak Police Station)

Dad!

Boss.

- Hel Ro. - You said you were done with this!

Was that all a lie?

Why did you gamble again? Why?

I'm really innocent this time.

I went there to have some dinner with my friend but got mixed up.

You drive me crazy, Dad!

It's the truth, Hel Ro.

Mr. Oh Geum Mo?

Did you find my friend?

He was the one who took me there.

That money belongs to him too.

What kind of a friend would give you 500,000 dollars?

- 500,000 dollars? - 500,000 dollars?

What 500,000 dollars?

I've never even seen that much money.

- Are you saying... - The Empress has gone viral.

It's quite a scene. One fine family, you are.

What do you mean? Why did she go viral?

The Empress brought a man into the vacation house.

- What? - What nonsense is that?

The video is online now.

It is the Empress.

Tell them it isn't true.

Stop filming.

What a fool. I reminded her so many times to be careful.

She fell for the trap Min Yu Ra set up for her.

Where is the Empress now?

Her whereabouts are still unknown.

Did the Emperor already take care of her?

I suppose it's time for her to go now.

The press conference is all ready, Your Majesty.

Will this facial expression do?

That was very believable.

Right. Her father is getting interrogated at the station.

I already handled it, so you don't need to worry.

Do I just need to wait for her body to rise up?

She was caught having an affair, so she threw herself into the water.

Isn't this scenario convincing?

You have been through a lot, Your Majesty.

Now, everything is over.

(Hel Ro)

(2 missed calls, Ms. Han, 4 missed calls, Ms. Hong)

How did the Empress end up here?

What on earth was she doing?

If you know too much, you'll get hurt.

You put in the best drip for her, right?

I won't ever accept patients from you, sir.

If this keeps up, I'll be the one on the deathbed.

Are you up now?

I am alive, right?

You wouldn't be talking if you were dead.

You drifted down the river, so I brought you here.

Aren't you the Empress?

Thank you for saving me.

You need to get treated a bit more.

Your head bled a lot and had a few stitches in your legs.

I must return to the palace.

I think you'll be in danger if you go back there.

It wasn't a simple accident that you ended up in the water, right?

Pardon?

A long time ago, the late Empress drowned at the palace.

At that time, Empress So Hyun passed away.

Empress So Hyun passed away from a heart attack.

That's what everyone believes, but...

that may not be the truth.

Who are you?

I used to serve in the palace back in the days too.

I know too well...

what kind of place it is and what kind of demons...

reside there.

Hey, watch this. Watch it.

The Empress had the duty to set an example to the people.

I sincerely apologize for the distasteful incident last night.

I am deeply disappointed by this incident...

not as the Emperor of the Korean Empire,

but as a husband of Oh Sunny.

However, as this regards to the Empress' private life,

before we release an official announcement,

I ask you to please refrain from writing...

false and exaggerated articles.

I am heartbroken to have caused...

indescribable agony on you who have put...

your trust in me.

I understand I am asking too much, but please help me one more time.

Everything is my fault.

Please take me to the palace.

Your Majesty, are you sure about that?

What if you end up in another accident?

I have nothing to be afraid of as I have already died once.

I will take this to the end.

I fully realize...

with my heart the weight of my responsibility.

I fear our explanation may bring about misunderstandings,

which is why we cannot say everything at this time.

We will tell you everything later when the time is right.

Once again,

I apologize to the people.

What's this?

The Empress had a skill like that?

I envy her.

Mother. What is going on?

What embarrassing thing did the Empress do?

She would never do such a thing.

You don't know anything, kid.

Princess Ari, your writing teacher is here.

Let's go to the study room.

No! What's the use in studying?

The Emperor said not to come to say hi anymore.

I won't study anymore!

Princess Ari, where are you going?

You poor thing.

All that effort gone to waste.

- What do you mean? - Stop acting innocent.

I know you were trying to get something...

through Ari.

You look happy...

hearing that the Empress cheated on the Emperor.

Please watch what you say.

I fear someone may hear.

Do you?

Then I'll tell you something even more frightening, so listen up.

Your real competition isn't the Empress, but Ms. Min.

Min Yu Ra!

I said to step aside.

The Emperor ordered us not to let anyone in.

Step aside right now.

If you won't listen, I'll have to use my authority.

Does it feel good?

It's nice.

I guess you don't know that I have the authority and command...

over the personnel in the palace.

You don't want to create a bigger scene, do you?

How are you...

Why are you so surprised?

Did you see a ghost?

I guess the people you k*lled never came back before.

Are you sure about this?

Do you want people to see you like this?

I understand if you don't like me.

You can like someone else.

But how could you k*ll your wife?

I was an idiot.

I didn't know you were a piece of garbage!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty.

- Are you all right? - What are you doing?

Stop it!

You must have underestimated me.

You got the wrong girl.

Your Majesty.

Give me your phone, Your Majesty.

Let go of me. Let go!

Let go!

It's mine. Give it back!

Give it back!

You don't need to put up a front anymore, is that it?

Stop your vulgar behavior.

There's a limit to my patience!

This wouldn't have happened if you had left quietly.

Why would I leave? For whom?

I won't die wrongfully like Empress So Hyun.

What did you just say?

Seeing how worked up you get at the mention of Empress So Hyun,

there must really be something there.

Shut it.

Is "Shut it" all you can say as the Emperor,

you scumbag?

How dare you talk to the Emperor that way?

How dare you yell at me?

I'm still the Empress, and you're my servant.

Listen carefully. I refuse to be kicked out.

I will clear my name and leave with my head held high,

Hyuk.

That idiot.

Where were you?

I was so worried.

Oh my.

Grandmother. What am I supposed to do now?

Grandmother.

Empress.

Empress.

Couldn't you do your job right?

How did she show up in just half a day?

I'm sorry, Your Majesty.

I chose the deepest part of the river,

but I didn't realize the water level had changed.

The Empress cannot swim at all.

Even if the water level had decreased, she couldn't have swum.

Someone helped her.

Do you think the palace haters got involved?

I'll find out who helped her.

Please give me another change, Your Majesty.

I trust you.

Find the rat who's helping her inside or outside of the palace.

Ms. Min.

Take care of the Empress' family and the public's sentiment.

I'll handle her family.

There's no need. I'll do it.

(Prescription Medicine)

See? He cannot be trusted.

Do not turn around. My hands shake when I'm anxious.

What are you doing here?

- Your Majesty. - Answer me.

Why are you opening that?

I thought the Empress could be funding her father's gambling habit.

I wanted to frame her by making it look like she sold her jewelry.

I said to stay out of it.

How could you do that without even asking?

I'm sorry.

I wanted to restore His Majesty's faith in me.

Your Majesty. You can't believe him.

Make him stay out of this.

Don't make a mistake like this again.

I do trust you,

but I'm not that benevolent.

Yes, Your Majesty.

We'll find out soon enough whether it was a mistake or intentional...

that the Empress was saved today.

(Prescription Medicine)

My gosh.

How could this happen?

Someone who was hired by the Emperor pushed me from a cliff.

Into a dark river.

It's quite possible...

the crane incident at the wedding...

may have been ordered by the Emperor as well.

I almost died twice after getting married here.

Do you think this is a coincidence?

Mommy!

Empress!

My gosh. You must have been so scared all alone.

I am so sorry.

Why are you sorry?

You're the only person I can trust right now.

Please let me...

uncover the truth, Grandmother.

If he really tried to k*ll you,

even the Emperor...

I will not condone his actions even if he's the Emperor.

However, protocols must be followed for everything.

If you make a hasty move,

you may end up getting hurt instead.

I am aware.

I will make my move after I find definite evidence.

I have a question.

Why did the late Empress So Hyun...

pass away so suddenly?

She suffered...

a cardiac arrest.

Did you see it yourself?

How she passed away?

Did you see that too?

Empress Dowager, her father has arrived.

Where is the Empress?

Where is my daughter?

we have already cremated her.

You cremated her?

What do you mean?

Her father hasn't seen her body yet.

You cannot do this to him.

I wanted to remember only her beauty.

It was too painful to see her.

Please blame me.

What happened, Your Majesty?

She was healthy. A cardiac arrest? How is that possible?

What on earth happened?

What are you hiding from me?

She died out of the blue.

What do you want from me?

What if...

Empress So Hyun was wronged just like I was?

That cannot be.

Now, I cannot trust anyone.

The Emperor or the Family.

I'm sure that's not the case.

It cannot be.

Please go back to your chamber for the time being.

I will meet with the Emperor.

What on earth are you doing here, Your Majesty?

I have clearly instructed you to visit me in my chamber.

You may leave, Ms. Min.

Grandmother, I wonder why you are so angry.

The scandal the Empress caused is giving me a headache,

so I was just...

I did not know my grandson could be so shameless.

The Empress is covered with wounds now.

How did you end up becoming such a monster?

I will make myself very clear.

From now on, I will not acknowledge Oh Sunny as the Empress.

Even if you are unhappy with it,

I will make Yu Ra my empress.

Is that why you were trying to get rid of the Empress?

Did you order someone to push her off the cliff?

Why can't you deny it?

Why? Why?

Stop it!

I will not put up with your rudeness even if you are my grandmother.

If you can't put up with it,

will you take me there and k*ll me too?

I don't see why not!

Why did Empress So Hyun die?

Why do you seem shocked?

Were you really involved in...

the late Empress' death?

Watch your words.

I don't know...

what I might do if I go crazy.

I hope that you won't cause me...

to lose my mind in front of you.

Who put this here?

Did that old man send this to me?

A long time ago, the late Empress drowned at the palace.

Be on your guard, Oh Sunny.

You have nothing to be scared of.

Ms. Hong.

Is there anyone who served under the late Empress that still works...

at the palace?

Who is it?

(Episode 16)

I brought you in here to ask about Empress So Hyun.

If so, I'm afraid I can't be of much help to you.

I heard everything.

You were her assistant.

You were her closest friend outside the palace too.

I have already forgotten about it.

Please excuse me.

Please help me.

This is very important. My life depends on this.

Please, I ask for your help.

Do you remember anything particular?

I would appreciate even the smallest thing.

Please.

That day, Empress So Hyun and the Emperor had a big fight.

We could even hear their argument from outside.

Why must I fire her?

I heard they were very affectionate.

What was the argument about?

The Emperor suspected that she was seeing another man.

That created a rift between them.

A man?

When she passed away, she was pregnant.

I don't know the details.

I only repeated what I had seen.

Let me ask you one more question.

Did the late Empress...

have a heart disease?

Not at all. She was very healthy.

That is why it was hard to believe she died of a cardiac arrest.

A healthy woman suddenly died.

Thank you for answering my questions.

I will make sure to repay you someday.

Actually, may I ask you to do that now?

What?

Please help me, Your Majesty.

The Empress Dowager is trying to expel me. No.

She's trying to k*ll me.

Please promise me that...

you'll protect me.

Don't cry. Explain what you just said.

To tell you the truth,

Princess Ari isn't Princess So Jin's daughter.

What do you mean?

She's the Emperor's daughter.

His daughter?

Ari...

No way.

And...

she is also my daughter.

You may confirm it yourself with the Empress Dowager.

(Song Ari, Lee Hyuk)

(Song Ari and Lee Hyuk are biologically related.)

How dare you come in here?

Get out at once!

I called her here.

I'll let you two talk.

Please forgive me, Your Highness!

You insolent...

You hid behind the Empress Dowager and deceived me...

for seven years!

And now,

you think you will be forgiven for all that you've done...

just because of his child?

That was the only choice I had in order to protect Princess Ari.

Shut it!

Don't try to use Ari as an excuse.

Ari.

Don't be angry, Great-grandmother.

You liked me.

You were kinder to me than Mother.

I don't need to be a princess.

If you will hate me because I'm a princess,

I don't want it at all.

Ari. You did nothing wrong.

The adults were wrong.

Don't cry. You're breaking my heart.

How will this young thing handle all of this?

I am not a princess' daughter.

I am...

a princess.

Princess.

But if the Emperor is my dad,

who's my mom?

It pained me too.

The fact that I betrayed the person whom I served...

and had feelings for the Emperor...

is unforgivable, and I know that.

However, my feelings for him were sincere.

You should've pushed them away.

You should have overcome them.

You made a deal with the Empress Dowager and gave up being a mom.

That is even more unforgivable.

I will punish you according to the laws of the Imperial Family.

I will accept any punishment, Your Highness.

What is your ulterior motive?

What do you mean?

You're the one getting yourself in trouble,

and the Imperial Family is cleaning up your mess.

You knew from the start,

that Yu Ra was the Emperor's mistress.

Why did you make him marry me?

Because I was easy to use and discard?

If you accuse the Imperial Family with accusations without proof,

you may be kicked out of the palace.

Are you actually worrying about me?

I'm going to discard my title as Empress,

but the Emperor will have his title stripped from him.

You should worry about him first.

Watch what you say.

Even a worm feels pain and screams as it dies when you step on it.

I will tell the public...

what Hyuk is really like and the truth...

about the Imperial Family.

I should let them know...

the truth behind Empress So Hyun's death seven years ago as well.

Why are you bringing up Empress So Hyun?

Because my situation is so similar to hers.

You deceived the people into believing he was a devoted husband,

and framed the Empress for his sins.

I have a feeling that Empress So Hyun's death...

may not have been a heart attack after all.

I guess I empathize since we experienced the same thing.

When a dull person acts out, she will face misfortune.

Don't do anything. Stay down and live quietly.

That is the only way you can live.

Sorry,

but even if I stay quiet, Grandmother will not.

She knows everything too,

that Ari is Nanny's child...

and the Emperor's illegitimate child.

What?

You're the one who faked a cheating husband...

as being devoted, wasn't it?

Why are you trying to kick her out now?

It is none of your business.

Naturally, it is.

Isn't it my duty to listen to the complaints of palace workers?

Shut it!

Shut it right now!

No need to get so worked up.

I haven't even begun talking about what happened seven years ago.

Oh my!

When did you come back?

Your family is flipping out looking for you!

Did something happen to my family?

The Grand Empress Dowager is so mean.

How could she injure your face like this?

I'll just put something on it.

Anyway,

my mother took so much.

With a slush fund this big,

even the mighty Empress Dowager won't get away with it, right?

If the public cooperates.

I'll have to get her to leave all Imperial Family businesses.

I'm meeting a reporter. I'll have him publish it right away.

I swear I'll make you my empress.

Get going.

After I treat that wound.

What if it scars?

- Come this way. - Okay.

This is on corruption by the Imperial Family.

I'm giving it to you exclusively.

Make the source anonymous.

What is this?

I told you.

The Empress Dowager's slush fund from the construction company.

(Emperor Lee Hyuk m*rder*d Empress So Hyun)

What... How...

(Imperial Family Construction Company Accounting Reports)

(Financial Report)

(Imperial Family Construction Company Accounting Reports)

Min Yu Ra had this?

Yes, Your Highness.

Why did you bring this to me?

You are the Emperor's man.

I just thought...

it had to do with you, so I brought it to you,

that is all.

Do you know what these mean?

I don't know,

but I assumed it was something that should not get out.

If something happens to you, the Imperial Family will suffer.

Then the Emperor will also be in danger.

If Yu Ra finds out, you'll be in danger.

I work for the Imperial Family.

My dream is for the Imperial Family to last a long time.

In order for that to happen, I must protect...

the Emperor and the Empress Dowager.

Ms. Min comes after.

Did I do something wrong?

I think I understand why the Emperor likes you.

I appreciate your consideration.

- You may leave now. - Yes, Your Highness.

Was it Chun Woo Bin?

Yes.

Would it be okay if I find you when I need help?

It would be my honor, Your Highness.

(Emperor Lee Hyuk m*rder*d Empress So Hyun)

Darn it! Who would do this to me?

What happened? What happened to the slush fund files?

I believe someone must have switched them.

The Empress Dowager might have already gotten her hands on them.

She's bringing in the executives from the construction company.

The files were in my chamber! Who would switch them?

I am certain that someone was planted to spy on you.

That someone is helping the Empress in secret.

And that person has joined forces with the Empress Dowager as well.

Who would dare help the Empress?

Where is Oh Sunny?

Woo Bin, a rat was in my chamber.

Strengthen the security, and find me that rat.

I will make sure to do so.

Search every corner of the palace if you have to.

Bring me that rat, dead or alive.

I'll keep that in mind, Your Majesty.

Please allow me to take the task.

This punk won't be able to complete his task.

Please, I'm at your service whatever your command...

My chamber was robbed.

You're the Chief Guard. Are you doing your job right?

Just know that I'm trying very hard not to stab your heart.

You will be in charge of it, Mr. Chun.

Yes, Your Majesty.

You're banned from entering my chamber.

I'm scared. I don't know what you'll do to me next.

I should ask you. What are you plotting?

Why are you bringing up Empress So Hyun?

You must feel very guilty.

You should have led a good life then.

I have already made up my mind.

Revealing the truth about my incident and hers...

will be my last duty as the Empress.

My words are the truth. The Family's response is the truth.

Stop overstepping. This is my last warning.

Release my father.

If you want to keep your position even for a day longer.

What can you do?

Who would believe you?

They may not believe me, but they will believe Grandmother.

Don't assume such a thing.

She's my grandmother and my family.

She will never do something that would harm the Family.

Do you really think so?

I'm curious too.

On whose side Grandmother will stand.

Let's wait and see...

if she dismisses you...

or me.

Anytime.

Chun Woo Bin?

Was it you?

Things are getting hectic at the palace.

And I'm still single...

and alone.

My gosh!

What just happened?

- Who... - My foot! It's cramped!

It's cramped! It's cramped.

- Are you all right? - I can't breathe.

Who are you?

You shocked me and my foot's in a cramp.

I'm sorry. I'm a guard. My name is Chun Woo Bin.

I thought no one was here.

How could you enter the pool if you're just a guard?

Do you want to get fired?

His Majesty allowed me to use the pool at night.

Who do you think...

Chun Woo Bin?

The one who went out to ride the motorcycle?

Yes, Your Highness.

It feels great that you remember me.

Are you all right now?

That cramp is quite severe.

I can't feel anything in my leg.

Press harder.

Right here?

No. A bit lower.

You must be cold.

What are you looking at? I don't have any makeup on. Turn around.

Okay.

Even my mother hasn't seen me without makeup.

You're still pretty.

Is your leg okay now?

It hurts. It hurts.

It hurts a lot.

I heard about your father.

Ms. Hong.

Send someone to the police station...

and settle the incident with the Empress' father.

Thank you, Grandmother.

And prepare the vacation house on Ganghwa Island...

for the Empress and her family to stay for a few days.

Hold on.

I don't follow.

Am I going somewhere?

Starting today, you cannot be involved in this anymore.

Trust me, and wait.

I don't want to.

If I leave the palace now, I don't know what he might do.

I must find evidence too. I cannot leave like this.

Ms. Hong, escort the Empress to the vacation house now.

- Please, Your Majesty. - Wait.

No, I don't want to!

I won't go. No, I can't.

Don't assume such a thing.

She's my grandmother and my family.

She will never do something that would harm the Family.

Are you afraid to punish...

your grandson?

Is that why are you kicking me out?

Is his lineage that important?

You were just like those people from the palace after all.

What are you doing? Escort Her Majesty.

Grandmother. No, no. Grandmother.

Let go of me! Let go!

I will watch him face his punishment with my own eyes.

Grandmother, please don't do this.

Grandmother.

Grandmother. Don't do it. Grandmother.

Grandmother!

Ms. Hong.

Let me just take my things before I leave here.

In your eyes,

I, the Grand Empress Dowager of this country,

must have seemed unimportant.

You cannot believe the nanny's words.

She betrayed Empress So Hyun and slept with the Emperor.

After getting pregnant with Ari, she went into hiding.

She only asked to take her in after giving birth to that baby.

That shameless witch...

is trying to make Ari a princess.

Even so, how could you violate the moral laws of the family?

She is certainly the Emperor's daughter.

No.

Ari must stay as Princess So Jin's daughter until the day she dies.

I don't want to hear it anymore.

Internal Affairs of the palace will hold an emergency meeting tomorrow.

Regarding what?

The Emperor tried to drown the Empress in the river.

The relationship between him and Min Yu Ra.

The illegitimate child the Emperor had from an affair.

And reinvestigation of Empress So Hyun's death.

More than anything,

I plan to make all of these as agendas...

for the meeting.

Please stop.

Are you trying to destroy the Imperial Family?

I have made my decision.

I will attend the meeting with Internal Affairs tomorrow.

You must not!

The Imperial Family must exist for you to survive.

People must be punished for their crimes.

The same goes for you. You must confess all of your crimes.

Mother.

Mother.

Ms. Choi. Ms. Choi!

Yes, Your Highness.

Where's that witch, Seo Kang Hee? I told you to bring her to me.

Your Highness, she has disappeared.

Disappeared?

Then what about Ari?

She's having her lesson, but we cannot locate the nanny.

I'm sure the Empress got to her first.

Because of that girl, Oh Sunny, my palace is becoming quite a mess.

Your Highness.

Actually, I saw the Empress meet a familiar old man this afternoon.

I couldn't tell you because I wasn't sure.

Who was it?

It was Empress So Hyun's father.

That old man is still alive?

I saw his eyes. It was definitely Chief Guard Byun.

Sunny was with Empress So Hyun's father?

Is that what this was?

I was arrogant.

I should've dumped her sooner.

Thank you, Grandmother.

Will you take my side now?

Grandmother.

This is for the Empress whose heart was torn...

because of you, you witch.

And this is for me, who had to put up with you until now.

Don't hurt my woman.

How far do you plan to go?

Must I report you to the Imperial Family Inspectors...

and make you a public disgrace for you to come to your senses?

You're the one who needs to come to your senses.

I'm your grandchild!

Why are you being manipulated by some loser you just met?

- It is a disgrace. - Disgrace?

Why you... You are beyond help.

Come at me. Let's put down our titles and fight.

I am no longer an elder or the Grand Empress Dowager.

I'm just your grandma.

Hyuk, you brat! Get over here.

- Get over here, you punk. - Your Highness.

- Stop it. - How dare you?

You brat.

- Get over here! - Your Majesty!

- Grandmother. - You need to come to your senses.

Get over here.

Grandmother.

- How dare you... - Please calm down!

- Your Highness! - You punk.

You've lost your mind.

It's your fault!

- You punk. - Your Highness.

What? "Your Highness"?

How dare you... It's all your fault.

You witch.

Grandmother.

In order to discuss Emperor Lee Hyuk's immoral sins,

the truth behind Empress So Hyun's death,

and the attempted m*rder of the Empress,

I request an emergency investigation.

(Emergency investigation)

Who's there?

The Empress prepared this herself before she left...

for the vacation house.

She did?

My goodness. She's so sweet.

She asked to relay her apologies.

She says she trusts you.

My goodness. I am a bit hungry.

Let me have a taste.

My gosh. They are as pretty as the Empress.

Who are you?

You...

Grandmother.

I'm here.

I'm not here because I don't trust you.

I trust you 100 percent.

But I felt bad for being a brat yesterday.

I'm very sorry about yesterday.

I was too upset. I didn't mean what I said.

Thank you so much for resolving my dad's matter too.

Please don't be angry.

You know I have a hot temper.

You said you were angry, but you ate all the food I made.

What is that?

Grandmother.

Is she asleep? Are you sleeping?

Grandmother, your arm will hurt if you sleep like this.

Sleep straight...

Grandmother.

Grandmother!

Oh no. Grandmother!

Grandmother!

Grandmother!

It bothers me that you were the first one to find her.

Did you k*ll Grandmother?

I did not k*ll Grandmother!

Must you go this far?

The Empress is no longer the empress. You may k*ll her.

Please bring me to the palace. I must go.