THE FORBIDDEN MARRIAGE
THIS DRAMA IS FICTIONAL.
NAMES AND CONTENTS USED
FOR PEOPLE , EVENTS, ETC ARE NOT REAL.
If you're half asleep
then is it okay to kiss?
Oh! W-Who are you?
Talk if you want to live.
What did you see in there?
I brought some new towels.
Oh, right.
You do it now.
EPISODE 4
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty.
I'm bored.
So the King caught a wild hog himself at the hunting ground?
Yes, Your Highness.
Wow, incredible.
Red ginseng extract must be working.
Go tell the Royal Doctor to feed him more.
There must be a set dose and usage…
Who cares.
As long as it's making the King healthy.
How are you feeling?
Captain Lee Shin-won took such a good care of me at the hunting ground
-I'm totally recovered now. -That's…
Wait
She doesn't remember what happened? Was she drugged up?
So how's your injured head?
I'm worried you lost some common sense you already lack.
My common sense hasn't changed…
I didn't think so.
But I lost some divinity.
I don't think I'll be able to predict the weather anymore.
How can you say that so confidently?
You came to the palace to console the Crown Princess's soul
so focus on doing that from now on.
I will do so.
I heard you couldn't sleep while I was gone.
I'm still not very sleepy today.
How do I put him to sleep?
-Your Majesty. -What? You're making me nervous.
You want a drink with me?
At this hour?
You can drink a glass when you can't sleep at night.
It's fine.
Light drinkers tend to back out.
Who's the light drinker?
What petty man hesitates to drink?
So you really want to drink with me today, huh?
I lived like a traveling vendor.
If it comes to drinking, no one beats me.
You will be crawling out today.
-Hmm. -Hmm.
Fight!
Your Majesty.
Drinking like this is no fun.
How about we play a game? Truth or dare?
We ask questions in turns
and whoever can't answer gets to drink.
There is no reason for me to lose.
And I won't lose either.
So…
How much do you weigh?
-Your Majesty. -Yes?
Have you played this before?
Have you ever made love to a woman other than the Crown Princess?
Is it normal to ask such tough questions?
Drink up.
No.
Sorry? For real?
-I told you no. -Why not?
Just because.
Now.
What is Shin-won to you?
We have our differences in age and status
-but we decided to be friends. -Is there more?
As you've ordered
whoever takes in the Crown Princess's soul is in charge of my safety.
Is there more?
He saved my life.
Is there more?
He almost got married to me.
If it weren't for the decree we could have been husband and wife.
Nothing more, nothing less.
Drink up.
-It's not a lie. -But it's also not the truth.
Do you ever
see me as the Crown Princess?
No.
That's not the truth. Drink up.
You don't have to take it seriously. If I weren't confused…
nothing would have happened.
I have no love, hidden intention, or desire
left in me.
The love, hidden intention and desire you've lost…
Should I restore them?
What?
I…
pride myself for being the best in Joseon in that category.
I'm the expert.
I will help you.
To thaw your frozen heart
is to end the marriage prohibition,
to move on to the next generation,
and to put the people at peace.
So as your subject
this is something I must do for this country.
Wow, I'm such a patriot.
Don't even start. You'll do something silly.
Here is a glass for Joseon.
So why haven't you been finishing your shots?
What are you saying, Your Majesty?
You should be alert at all times.
-Do you understand? -Yes, sir.
Stay alert and tighten the guard.
How much longer?
I am really so tired.
Are you sure he's here?
If we go a bit further there should be a house.
Little more, little more. The sun's already down!
A light!
-Goodness! -Goodness!
Oh, is he the…?
Yes, that's him.
Who are you?
Artist Jeong! I come to you after hearing about you!
You calling me that already means you've come to the wrong place.
Are you studying?
I quit drawing.
For turbulent times, becoming a civil servant
is the safest bet.
Safest bet?
So you're going to make it by studying?
You'll pass the exam?
That's the fate of our generation.
The country is insecure and everyone wants something stable.
So we have to give up three things.
-Love, marriage, having kids. -Oh my!
Furthermore, if we give up owning a house and relationships
that'll make it five things.
If we add dreams and hope, then seven…
I can't give up.
It's only natural for a person to become a couple.
This country's marriage ban is nuts!
Ok, I need a minute.
He looks no more than a disgraced noble or a failed scholar.
Why do you respect him so much?
You idiot! Look at this picture book!
Picture books are picture books.
Oh my goodness!
Wow!
It even has a story!
Don't you think this would be enough to restore
seolo's love,
hidden intention and desire?
I'm planning to use this book to revitalize Moseoldan!
Artist Jeong, please use this piece for Moseoldan which will go against
the prohibition of marriage!
For Moseoldan!
Come on, I will concentrate on studies from now on.
Take 50% of the profit.
That won't stop me from studying!
A high signing bonus.
Come on!
I don't need those!
-I'll introduce you to a lady. -How many books do you need?
There were some things we earned through hunting.
There is a suspicious person by you.
Who is that person?
Arrest him right away…
No.
First, we need not to let them know that we've noticed.
That's right. And we'll trace back.
How can a Royal Guard Captain even be bribed?
We'll start with tracking him.
I'm sure he's connected to murders that happened in this palace
over the past seven years.
In this palace…
there is no one I can trust.
You have Captain Lee Shin-won.
Yes.
I should trust Shin-won
till the end.
What are you thinking about?
Shin-won.
When do guys explode in thoughts of love, hidden intention and desires?
W-What?
Haven't you had any incidents where your secret love
has exploded?
What weird thing are you saying so early?
Aren't guys like that by instinct?
-Naturally in the morning… -Hey!
What are you thinking?
Well, that's what I think about all day.
Ha.
Why? You don't like her?
Oh, of course he does.
They look so good together.
She's the prettiest girl in my family.
Says you.
You look like an inside out crab shell.
Crab shell? A crab shell?
Wow, Moseoldan or whatever. I will have nothing to do with you, ever.
What are you saying? You need to be gentle with girls.
-Shut it. -Looking like that…
Still, a lady will get offended if you act too cold.
You should have talked a little more even if you didn't like her.
Well… that is…
Hae-yeong, can I have a cup of water?
-You're here. -Yes.
I think he likes her better than your cousin.
-Goodness! -My!
If I were you, I wouldn't just stay put like that.
-Who are you? -Don't you know what kind of shop this is?
Marital compatibility is to connect fate between people.
Are you saying there is a way to connect with her?
Well…
If I were you
I'd go bump my body.
When she brings the cup, bump her to spill it.
-Then her clothes will get wet. -Right.
Then take her to the clothes shop.
And tell her "Have your pick. It'll all be yours."
-That'll work? -Really?
Come on. Hurry. Before she comes out.
Now? Right now?
I don't think it'll work.
Oh Miss, I'm so sorry.
Are you alright?
Pervert!
SHOW YOUR WORTH
Get him!
-Hey! -Agh!
Who's that crazy lady?
Oh no.
Hey, Shin-won.
Nice. Him. Let's go get him. Hurry!
Why? What's going on?
Hurry! Just hurry up!
-Hurry. -Why are they chasing me?
Why?
Stop right there!
Quickly!
I got you.
Oh, it even has artistic quality.
Wow.
What is all that?
What do you mean what?
A hot love, hidden intention and desire
between a man and a woman.
This is it.
It's not illegal to draw obscene drawings.
Sir, these are not obscene drawings.
It's an extraordinary masterpiece.
This is an artwork for His Majesty. You'll have to be sure to be prudent.
How about this piece?
"The descent of a rock God"
Oh wow.
There is love for humanity in this piece.
By the way, what does Hae-yeong like?
Well, these books are too direct.
She likes romance novels.
She enjoys the feeling of getting loved gently.
But the topics for all these pieces are love and passion.
Tsk.
You'll be called a pervert that way.
I'll have to draw a new piece.
How will you bring that in?
Such precious ones!
Oh my.
No.
-What are these? -Can't you tell?
You can't bring such vulgar books into the palace.
-Mhm. -Next in line!
Whoever holds those books is superior.
Men are all the same.
His Majesty isn't just a normal man.
He didn't even waver to a sexy woman last time.
These blasphemous pictures won't be able to control him.
-Is that so? -Well, I can't help it.
I'll just have to seize these books in the name of palace discipline.
Stop right there.
You think I'm stupid?
This feels wrong.
Come on, you know better. Hand it over.
It won't work.
He's already sensitive.
He couldn't sleep at all for two days.
Let's at least give it a try.
Those hands!
Crown Princess, I sparred with Shin-won today
and I beat him up.
Seeing him fall down powerlessly
I'm probably the best in Joseon.
Crown Princess, what's wrong? Are you alright?
Your Majesty!
Your neck. Are you alright?
My neck?
Just now
did the Crown Princess's soul visit here?
No.
I want to be alone.
You are drenched in sweat, Your Majesty.
I will dry you.
I told you to leave me!
What is that?
These are things I enjoy these days.
Are you trying to sway me
with such pictures?
I told you.
Stop these useless acts!
Then I will take my leave.
Still, I made some effort to find these from the village for Your Majesty.
I will leave them here…
I don't need them. Take them away!
I'm screwed.
There was a big noise from inside. What's wrong?
He must have had a nightmare.
He threw the books and yelled at me to get out.
I've prepared red ginseng extract for tonight.
You were right.
He's not someone who'd be swayed by things like this.
What were you thinking of, bringing that blasphemous book to him?
Captain, it's a book of art!
As it's no use now, you can split them up.
I'm good.
-Why now? -I won't say much.
-Oh… -Oh.
Then you can have them all.
I'm okay.
Come on, keep them.
This is not right.
Why is she giving me those things?
I already saved her life twice.
Does she see me as a man at all?
If she sees me as a man, she'd be too shy to give me those.
"A Couple's Lewd World."
Man, from the start…
They must really love each other.
Your Majesty, the shadows under your eyes are dark.
Please take this and regain your strength.
Is this from the Dowager Queen?
Yes, Your Majesty.
I get so hot when I take this.
If you're hot, should I prepare some cold water?
No, it's okay.
You may leave.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Oh, these are still here.
A COUPLE'S LEWD WORLD
Did So-rang say she had hard time finding these?
Gosh.
Since So-rang had hard time finding these
for her effort…
It's not a sin to love someone!
This low-down scoundrel!
It's not a sin to love someone?
This ba… I will have him executed.
Is there…
The sin of abandoning wife will be ruled by the law.
I got too invested.
This has artistic angles.
No! I'm not such a vulgar man.
But the storyline is very solid.
Since these books are very popular among people
I should own this one for information purposes.
And that too.
"I like it"?
Warning?
Are you warning the king?
I will ignore it.
To be continued.
Next one.
This isn't right.
I can't lose my self-control as an officer of Joseon.
Where are you going?
You scared me.
What are you doing here?
I went to bed right after dinner so I got up early.
Where are you going? To train swordsmanship?
Oh, my body feels a little weak.
Is that so?
Can you teach me that?
Swordsmanship?
Yes. I should protect myself.
I almost drowned to death, then I almost got rammed to death.
My luck's been really bad lately.
I should know how to use a sword.
Then I'll protect you.
Why? You don't trust me?
You can't be by my side forever.
I'll go get changed.
Being friends is really useless.
Males and females
are so affectionate to each other.
Even in the sky they're so busy.
The breeze is nice.
Isn't the flower so red?
Oh, you don't like the flowers.
Just a moment. I'll cut them down.
No, it's fine. I like the scent. I haven't smelled in a while.
Then should I pull it out and put it in your bedroom?
No, just leave it be.
Yes, Your Majesty.
I should go to the garden and practice swordsmanship.
How am I?
Straighten your back more and spread your hands wider.
Like this?
I can be closer to her like this because we're friends.
As I have no hidden aims.
Again.
Is this normally this heavy?
Relax your shoulders.
-Ooh. -Stop it.
Wow, you blocked all that. Cool.
Come here. Your posture is wrong.
How can you not even hit straight?
Are you twisted somewhere?
-Gosh. -Ow!
-Did you just poke me? -Yes.
I can poke you too.
-You poked me? -Stop it.
Stop.
Do it again and we'll see.
Did you read that book?
You did.
I can tell right away.
Oh Shin-won, are you embarrassed?
Don't you see me as a man at all?
I gave it to you because I see you as a man. I heard men love it.
Right? Did you love it?
Did you?
If you keep doing this you'll get in trouble.
What are they doing?
What is this made of to be so heavy?
He must be teaching her something.
What's So-rang's duty tonight?
Whether it's her duty or not, have her in my bedroom.
Yes, Your Majesty.
My Lady, it's time to serve His Excellency's dinner.
Such a hassle for every meal…
Then…
Let him starve today.
Stay with me here longer.
An old crappy husband is
still a husband.
My Lady.
I have something to tell you.
What?
There is a girl that looks like Hyeon-seon?
She passed by so quickly I'm not certain…
Where did you see her?
Stop.
There is a palace maid that's close to King Lee Heon?
Was it her that he brought to the hunting ground?
Who is trying to die again?
But she has a bodyguard
it's hard to know all her movements.
Keep an eye on her for now.
I will make the strategy.
This is really a night full of loyalty, Your Majesty.
Should I show you something good?
Are you crazy? What's wrong with you?
Showing you something beautiful
would also be loyalty.
It's not.
-Oh… -Tada.
Isn't this pretty?
Court Lady Won gave me her precious silk skirt.
Pretty my butt.
I told you to do nothing against the rules.
Then should I take it off?
Take it off?
Here?
What is he thinking?
I'll go get changed.
Oh…
Okay.
Yes, I mean no.
-Yes. -Hmm?
It's fine.
It doesn't look too bad, I guess.
So why did you call me so suddenly?
Oh right.
What did you do this morning?
I trained swordsmanship with Captain Lee Shin-won.
Didn't you say he's nothing more or less than a friend?
If not, what are we?
Are you saying we're dating or something?
Yes, you looked exactly like you're dating.
Ah, that's why you're bothered.
How is that position learning swordsmanship?
Well, I kind of played around and he said,
"If you keep doing this, you'll get in trouble."
He was scary with his straight face and eyes.
I don't know why all men around me are like that.
Yesterday you yelled at me.
No I didn't.
I don't need it. Get out!
Do you know how hurt I was yesterday?
I think it'd be best if we keep some distance.
I keep getting swayed.
Who swayed who?
Even yesterday, because of the books you gave…
Oh?
-Those books of artworks? -No.
-Did you see them? -Nuh-uh.
Didn't you get mad at me saying you didn't need them?
Right, I don't need them.
So I mean…
All those already?
Oh, who organized them so neatly?
I said I didn't read them.
I'll have to check on that.
You were so mad and told me to get out and all.
Did you kick me out so you could get to these quickly?
Enough.
Should I see if there is some drool on pages?
Put them down.
Put…
-Put them down. -Don't come.
-Give. Okay, give them. -Let's see.
Don't look.
Gosh…
So do you feel like getting a new bride now?
Give them to me now.
Love and hidden intention and desire inside me
are gushing out like spring water.
Don't you feel that?
You should acknowledge now.
"I'm also only a man."
"Seeing these softens my heart,
makes me want a girl,
and gives me hidden intentions."
Moreover…
Don't you feel anything when you're so close to
a woman?
Even like this?
It's alright.
You must have forgotten
that all palace ladies are king's ladies.
A king is a man too.
Don't you ever tease me with something like this again.
They did it.
Did what?
They've connected.
Their eyes have connected.
Then his seven years of boundaries have fallen?
From His Majesty's look on So-rang, I saw love.
Then it's our turn to step up.
Let's have them sleep together.
With whom?
With So-rang?
We can't.
So-rang isn't a real palace maid.
She's a temporary borrowing someone else's name.
Come on, it's urgent.
Even if a palace servant gets favored and gets a son
she'll instantly get up to be a queen.
Then this seven year decree will end.
At this important time for Joseon's fate you can't worry about her background.
What should his loyal subjects do at times like this?
The fire is already on so we should pour on some oil.
Would that work as our wish?
If it doesn't, we'll have to make it work.
But if word that His Majesty and So-rang are close
goes around the palace…
So we have to get it in one shot.
Favor then promotion.
So no one could get to her.
AEDALDANG
So the owner of this tea shop looks like her?
Welcome to Aedaldang.
Where is the owner?
She's only here two days a week.
-The rest of the days… -Hae-Yeong.
How do we have the honor of hosting such a precious person?
Do you know who I am?
The top ranking wife,
aren't you the future mother-in-law of the king?
Are you saying my daughter will be the queen?
You must have worries about your daughter.
So you came all the way here.
Don't worry too much.
One of your daughters will be the queen.
But if you keep going out often like this
that luck will leak out.
Especially at a place like this, where worries and trouble gather
it'll only take away your good luck.
I won't accept the fee.
Just seeing someone so noble is an honor.
Goodbye.
Why do you rush a guest away?
I should send a letter to Shin-won.
Not to bring So-rang this week.
What?
If a fate that shouldn't get close gets close
trouble will soon happen.
Even a fortune-teller in the streets sees it.
That you'll become the queen.
Didn't you go there to see if that tart is still alive?
Who cares if that tart is alive or dead?
You'll be the queen.
What did he say?
"One of your daughters will be the queen…"
Mother.
He didn't say that your daughter was biological.
That tart is also your step-daughter.
Let's clean up properly.
Because the cleanup wasn't done properly seven years ago
this seed of worry still remains.
Right, the cleanup should be done properly.
Would words go around the palace again?
Her Highness's memorial is coming up.
Don't say ominous things.
It'll be done before then.
Would So-rang get a sword on her neck?
Last time, he took out the sword…
She shouldn't openly provoke and seduce him.
Like getting wet in the drizzle
she should approach him
gently.
I will try to teach her.
Teach what?
What do you know?
I am also a man.
So what should she do?
According to Su Nu Jing, the man is fire
and the woman is water.
Opposites should adopt the five element principle…
How do you win with what you read in a book?
Then what do you do?
First, you need to obey your instincts.
Getting a little drunk is a must.
I heard So-rang is a heavy drinker.
I also heard that among liquors presented from Arabian envoys
there is something called 'sex on the beach'.
I heard that instantly makes where you are a beach.
-What are you saying? -Oh.
How are you here?
I called him.
What are you guys plotting?
What do you think?
A plan to get them in bed together.
Don't you also want this marriage ban to end?
She didn't come here to do that.
If she gets a title suitable for His favor
she'll gladly receive it.
She won't refuse it.
And there is something I wanted to ask of you.
That is…
To ask His Majesty of how he feels these days.
What feelings he has in his heart.
What he thinks of So-rang.
If he had a change of heart at all.
Could you ask him some time?
Don't you know?
This can't go wrong this time.
If so!
Your neck… Are you alright?
Your Majesty, Captain Lee Shin-won is here.
How's Your Majesty feeling these days?
I think I'm changing a bit.
I don't like it. It's confusing.
My heart keeps booming and I don't know if it's excitement or anxiety.
How are you?
I've been
raising a butterfly.
Can you lock in a butterfly and raise it?
It's probably just stopping by.
But did the butterfly come because flowers bloomed
or did flowers bloom because the butterfly came?
It'd be nice to tie it up.
But yet it's wonderful to just see its wings flutter.
Your Majesty.
You are changing.
You're becoming incomparably warmer before.
But if your heart is getting fierce, please keep it down.
Your change,
your swaying, shouldn't be found out by others.
I'm confused because I'm not sure of my feelings.
I'm not following the heart that's changing.
If I'm sure of my feeling
then I won't hesitate.
Let me know when your butterfly leaves your garden.
I…
will become the wind to move that butterfly.
Have you asked Captain Lee Shin-won?
How is he? Is he happy?
Did you mention about So-rang?
So should we go ahead with the royal conjugal night?
His Majesty is fine.
So how is he fine?
His body or his feelings?
Captain Lee Shin-won!
I'm supposed to eat all this alone?
Court Lady Won wanted you to eat separately.
Why? Why is she being nice?
Good job. I'm so full.
Who are you?
Oh.
Madam?
Your tummy…
What colors should we use?
His Majesty liked red last time.
Let's go with red for top and bottom.
Yes, ma'am.
You know nothing about color co-ordination.
No, not that.
When will I be wearing this?
The royal palace originally meant a palace deep inside with many doors.
The palace holds many secrets.
I think that secret has to do with me.
Hurry, we should go. Let's go.
Where?
His Majesty is going for the evening walk.
Now?
My heart isn't ready yet.
Why does your heart need to be ready? Let's go.
Is that so?
A king is a man too. Don't you ever tease me
with something like this again.
Today's walk must be tiring for him.
Go wipe his sweat.
Now?
Whoa.
I will wipe the sweat off your face.
Sweat? Alright.
Sweat…
There's none…
Umm…
Doesn't it feel a little weird these days in the palace?
-You felt that too? -Hmm.
Like they're readying some secret thing.
What could that be?
I know. They keep wanting me to work out.
I'm already healthy.
Did you work out?
I was born with it.
See?
There must be something fun that we don't know about.
I know. There must be something.
Whatever that is, I hope it passes over soon.
Right?
JUNE 17TH.
The date for royal conjugal night is out?
Let's go.
Hey!
Something wrong?
What is it? Tell me.
Is palace life fun?
It's fun. It's not bad.
You could die at any time.
Whether you do wrong or not.
I know.
But seems like everyone gave up on me.
I got in so much trouble. No wonder.
It's not an easy place as you think.
You don't know when bloodshed will happen.
I don't do anything grand.
I just soothe the king and put him to sleep.
What's wrong?
I'm worried about you.
I'm more worried about you. You look like a sad beggar.
Worry about your feelings.
Good night.
My Lord.
Whoa.
Mr. Ax of Aedaldang wanted me to give this to you.
Pop did?
You mustn't bring So-rang to Aedaldang this time.
Make whatever excuses.
So-rang, let's run away.
What? Suddenly?
Hey!
They ran away in different directions.
Where are we going?
Shin-won!
Attack!
No!
Where are we going?
The only safest place right now is the palace.
Who's attacking us?
You failed?
And you bothered who?
A State Tribunal Captain?
You should have killed them! No matter how!
Why did you let them go?
Why didn't you follow them?
That was my order. Just to have them scared.
Your Excellency!
Everybody disperse.
Disperse and don't leave any trace for that Captain.
Yes, sir!
With whose permission did you order them?
Have you ever gambled?
That's what impostors make up.
You were gambling with a person.
I'm saying because it's a good strategy.
So I'm planning to gamble.
I got something quite nice.
Something that would make the king go crazy.
What is all this?
Stop!
-Why are you doing this? -What?
Tell me honestly.
Why is everyone so nice to me these days?
-Nice? -Hey.
You always scolded me.
Are you expecting something from me?
I'm just treating you the right way
as you take in Her Highness's soul.
Oh?
Aha!
Our maiden's skin is the color of snow of cold winter.
This for the lips and this color will go great for her cheeks.
This is really me?
Where am I going dressed up like this?
Going to work, of course.
You have to go to His chamber.
If I dress up against the rules, he'll say something.
I heard he's having some precious liquor already.
Precious liquor?
So petty. He should share.
If something happens in there,
just let your instinct take over.
The biggest instinct in the chamber would be…
Of course…
to sleep!
It's so hard to stay up all night.
But if I sleep, he'll say he'll torture me.
Anyway, don' talk back to him tonight.
Would I be able to not to?
Gosh!
What is this?
Your Majesty.
So-rang is here.
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You don't see me as a friend anymore.
Answer me.
Am I something to you?
I'm nothing.
If Captain Lee Shin-won gets fired So-rang won't be safe anymore.
Her Highness' memorial is coming up.
Crown Princess!
Late Crown Princess came back to life!
Have you been well?
Crown Princess!
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