Otsomae Bolkeun Kkeutdong (2021–…): Season 1, Episode 9 - The Red Sleeve - full transcript

(This program is a work of imagination...)

(based on historical figures).

(May include fictitious details and psychological description.)

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Your Highness.

What is that?

It's a signal kite.

Oh, that's the signal kite.

The kite signal used in a war?

I really wanted to see it once.

Why would you like to see cue kites?



Well, it's to protect you.

When someone commits treason,

I must warn you with this kite.

So why don't you memorize them all?

All these kites?

Of course, I will.

As your loyal servant,

protecting you is the only thing on my mind.

When traitors show themselves,

you can always hide behind me.

Are you telling me to hide behind you?

Yes, Your Majesty.

That day,

after I parted from you at Consort Yeong's funeral home,



I missed you for a long time.

I thought of you countless times.

That painful day...

when I lost my grandmother that night,

I wondered where the girl who was the only person...

that consoled me was.

"Is she alive and safe?"

"What if she had a hard time because of me?"

I had many thoughts.

But I couldn't try to look for you.

'Cause I was just a kid...

who was busy trying to survive.

But I am no longer a helpless child.

And I found you.

Give me an answer.

What should I do with you?

It was pure coincidence that I met you that day.

I didn't even know who you were.

Two children met by chance.

Do you have to assign meaning to the encounter?

Then,

Does that date mean nothing to you?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Highness, the King has called you.

Eu...

(Hoesangjeon)

I called you?

I'm not sure.

Because I ...

I called you?

What was this?

We have time.

So, it might take you a while to think about it.

Everything is fine.

I think you called the crown prince...

to talk about the trip to visit the royal tomb.

Since you can't go alone,

you probably wanted him to do it for you.

I did?

Then...

I will visit the royal tomb...

instead of you this time.

Crown Prince.

You said you would present an honorary name to Her Majesty...

and have a feast in Jibgyeongdang.

If you leave for the journey,

there will be no one to prepare you.

As Her Majesty has already refused to be given an honorary name,

all I need to do is prepare a feast.

I understand.

So do you mind if I prepare it instead of you?

If you do like this,

I appreciate your generosity.

Your Majesty.

I will go to Jibgyeongdang and check the conditions.

Talk to the Crown Prince.

Go ahead.

I'd like to...

to take this as a chance...

to check on people's lives outside the capital.

I will receive complaints from the people...

and provide solutions to your problems.

(Those in an unfair situation ask for real advice.)

So please allow me.

I understand.

That's a good intention.

Go ahead.

like a king,

leave with a dignified march.

(A royal march to show the presence of a king)

So people will trust and follow you.

I will keep that in mind.

Then I will withdraw.

San.

There was something...

I needed to tell you.

What was that?

The thing is...

Gosh, my head.

Whatever.

Here.

You can mobilize the soldiers of the Capital Defense Command...

with this wooden pass.

(A wooden pass to mobilize an army)

You may not have to use it,

but keep it with you just in case.

And take care ...

throughout your journey.

Sim,

Your Majesty.

His Majesty has already refused,

therefore, it must be right to keep the feast small.

Should we call Princess Cheongyeon and Princess Cheongsun?

Not.

Doing so will only overwhelm subordinates.

The Crown Prince and the people here...

should suffice as banquet guests.

What are you going to prepare, Princess Hwawan?

Whatever I prepare...

it's none of your business.

'Cause I'll be the one...

preparing a dish...

out of sincere concern for my father.

How dare she...

She can't leave without showing such courtesy.

I think she is very upset...

with Her Majesty's illness these days.

I won't mind it,

so please don't take it to heart.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Nobody cares about my father.

The queen is very happy to be a dowager queen soon.

And Queen Hong is delighted...

that your son will be king soon.

Okay, you're the only one who cares about Her Majesty.

The heavens will understand how you feel.

Wait.

He will go back to how he used to be.

Just like before,

he will keep his dearest daughter by his side.

He is sure?

Clear.

Please stop crying.

Auction.

We'd better cut ties with Princess Hwawan soon.

Princess Hwawan has already lost the king's favor.

The King's side belongs to the Queen now.

without your favor,

a mere princess is of no use.

It seems financial to the princesa.

Yes, my lady.

We wasted a lot...

just to please your extravagant lifestyle.

Ma'am, the Second Councilor of State has just been dismissed.

- Which? - Your Majesty...

ordered the crown prince to assume the throne in the meantime...

and the crown prince received the royal commendation.

Oh no.

Will the crown prince eventually become a king?

What should we do now?

come closer.

Yes, my lady.

A trip to visit the royal tomb?

A storm is destined to arrive before sunset.

I understand your fear and confusion.

But I'm fine here.

Don't worry. I'll make sure to protect...

Each of us...

from court ladies to young interns.

- Yes, my lady. - Yes, my lady.

Once the crown prince becomes regent,

he will do everything in the king's name.

The Crown Prince will take a trip to visit the royal tomb.

Somewhere away from the king's protection.

Duk Im, you are so lucky to be going on this journey.

I wish I could follow them on a horse.

Not everyone can ride a horse.

It must be difficult to walk there.

It doesn't matter.

I'm going to take a walk around the palace after a long time.

I'm going to take a boat to cross the river.

I'm really excited.

I would accompany her if I were a maid.

Just count yourself lucky to be the Crown Prince's maid.

Why are you so relaxed with the king's maid?

What about me?

The Crown Prince assumed the throne in that interval.

Then?

Hey, don't you understand what that means?

The king's illness is very serious.

You have to leave the palace as soon as he dies.

So, whatever.

I have a plan for myself.

First of all, I will work for a noble family.

They offer a high salary to the ex-maids of the bath court.

I will save a lot of money this way.

So I'm going to buy a house next to Master Hong's house...

and live there for the rest of my life.

Hey, the status of a court maid doesn't change...

even if she leaves the palace.

You have to serve only the King for the rest of your life.

That's why I love Master Hong.

Tons of women have a crush on him.

I'm just one of them,

but I will never be alone or miserable.

It has to be unrequited anyway.

Some may be willing to love court maids.

You are crazy.

You can be executed together for this.

- You're especially quiet today. - Which?

Are you up to something?

That's it...

I wonder what it's like to love someone with all your heart.

That emotion is useless for a court maid.

Security is the best.

What?

I just thought...

I'm lucky to have you.

How nice.

- Look. - Here they come.

Hurry up.

We're late. Hurry up.

- Fast. - I can not believe this.

- Look at them. - They are beautiful.

They are so beautiful.

That has changed a lot.

- I've never seen this before. - This is fun.

It is wonderful.

I can't believe how beautiful they are.

They are called ladies.

They look like angels...

from the moon.

hey stop yawning

Everyone is watching us.

I packed up and worked all night.

I am so tired.

I thought it would be fun to follow along on the trip.

What did I tell you?

It's just tiring. It's not fun.

I hear the temporary palace is a mess.

Once we get there, we have to clean it to death.

You better prepare.

Your Highness knows...

that we are suffering so much?

Do you think he knows?

Not.

Welcome, Your Highness.

You must be tired from a long journey.

I'll have the meal ready.

Later.

Duk I. It's been there.

Pardon?

Why should I...

Why should I lie here?

No!

It's not what you're thinking.

The fireplace is broken.

Pardon?

This palace has been empty for a long time.

It wasn't taken care of.

No matter how much we heat it up, it doesn't heat up at all.

And we can't let His Highness sleep under the cold blanket.

- I understood. - Lie here until the night,

and heat.

Never...

never fall asleep.

You have to leave before His Highness is here.

- Yes, my lady. - Good.

This is amazing.

I can't believe I'm going to enjoy this.

A silk blanket.

It's a nice feeling.

I must not fall asleep.

Never.

Do not fall asleep.

How could I...

never heard of such an important subject until now?

Are girls kidnapped?

Under the royal family name?

Sorry for the delay, Your Highness.

Hello.

What's happening?

His Highness received an appeal from the people today.

They complained about a big incident.

Almost 20 years, girls keep disappearing.

Their parents argue that they went to the palace...

to become a court maid.

They thought their daughters would become a young maid,

but their whereabouts are unknown?

Sim.

How many girls?

More than 100 girls in the last 20 years.

If we add up the number of girls who are not wanted by their parents,

there will be even more.

Your Highness. I dare say...

it is a major incident that cannot be ignored.

However, for now, you should ignore it...

like you've never heard of it.

What did you just say?

Ignore isto ...

like I've never heard of it?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Everyone must leave except the teacher.

Allow me to tell you why.

Go ahead.

Though you rule as regent,

you cannot govern the military or penal administration.

Therefore, you cannot move the army...

or punish criminals.

Only the king can do that.

if you try,

you will have difficulties.

You know his illness well.

The king cannot do this.

The world doesn't know.

Your Highness.

Don't give your political opponents a reason.

More than 100 girls disappeared.

To solve the problem,

you must move the Ministry of Law Enforcement and Police Department.

When the culprit is caught, you will have to sentence him.

However,

you still don't have any of those authorities.

You are talking...

although I am aware of it...

Should I pretend I didn't see it?

Wait until you take the throne.

Before that,

no matter how many people disappear,

no matter how many people die,

Duk Ro,

doesn't it matter to you?

If this country, Joseon, loses you,

many more people will suffer.

I do not agree.

The latent resentment of people,

the excruciating pain of losing your children,

if I were a king who saw, but pretends not to,

it would be better for me not to take the throne.

Your Highness, it won't be long.

It could take a month. Or it could be until tomorrow.

If you become a king...

I have nothing more to say.

As soon as I return to the palace, I will order the Ministry...

of the Police and the Police Department to investigate.

So leave it at that.

You can go out.

Yes, Your Majesty.

How many more chances should I give you...

and how long should i wait...

until you become my person?

Your Highness, I will serve a meal.

I don't need it now.

Someone asked him for royal advice on the way here, which upset him.

- Which? - There is a group of people...

who pretend to be court ladies to kidnap girls.

You don't have to make the bed tonight...

Your Highness, did you call me?

Not.

Are you not afraid of me?

You don't know what I would do.

You are not afraid.

- Left wing guard. - Yes, Your Majesty.

Protect this place and don't let anyone in.

Yes, Your Majesty.

(Ten o'clock at night)

Around ten o'clock tonight.

Sim.

i had a good sleep

Who are you?

Mestre Kang.

Ms. Sung.

When she...

did you get in there?

I the shells...

While standing?

I'm in trouble.

You must be quiet about this.

- Yes sir. - Yes sir.

If the crown prince finds out about this, I'm dead.

Do I have to pack up and go back to my hometown?

My widowed mother.

My widowed mother who was overjoyed when I became a military officer.

What should I say to her?

I was crazy.

How did I fall asleep there?

Already running out of food ingredients?

How can we prepare meals for tomorrow?

We don't really know either.

In fact, we are not responsible...

to manage ingredients for the royal family's meals.

The Royal Kitchen is responsible.

He is well. I will meet the court lady in the Royal Kitchen.

You don't have to make an effort for it.

The Royal Kitchen staff wouldn't know either.

If you don't have enough ingredients,

you can get some at a nearby office.

My God.

It will take at least four hours to get to the office.

You should go there alone.

Do I go there myself?

Oh okay.

A court lady must fetch good ingredients from the office.

I'll see you later then.

Follow me. You have to do one thing.

My lady, I thought you were a young maid,

and Wol Hye was a lady of the court just now.

Why are you so intimidated by her?

If you go to the office, I will go with you.

Everything is fine.

So I will go and prepare myself.

Duk Im.

Sim?

I have something to say.

It's time for you to know.

(powder bag)

You already...

Ever heard of the name, Gwanghan Palace?

The name of their palace is...

Palace of Gwanghan.

Palace of Gwanghan ...

Does the secret society of the ladies of the court really exist?

So you knew.

If it really exists

who is the leader?

Chief Mrs Cho.

It's a scary place.

It all started with the sole purpose...

survival of the ladies of the court.

But as time passes,

they became obsessed with power and authority.

They even changed kings...

for your own safety.

They call it...

the authority of the ladies of the court.

Unbelievable.

How did you keep something so scary a secret?

I have not courage.

The members of Gwanghan Palace are all acquaintances of mine.

We joined the palace as maids...

and we spend our lives together.

I just...

could not betray them.

As if I didn't know anything,

I covered my eyes and ears...

I feigned ignorance for a long time.

Then,

I ended up having my name on their list.

I am now part of Gwanghan Palace.

Madam.

Don't worry too much.

I'll try to find a way.

I will make sure to protect you.

Let's do what we can do for now.

- Madam, be careful. - OK.

- I think we're almost there. - I guess so.

Auction.

Are you okay? Oh my God.

(powder bag)

Boy, where did you get that?

I took it there.

My lady, these are...

These are gunpowder bags.

For weapons, right?

It's wet and useless.

These are from the East Palace.

For the Crown Prince's soldiers.

Why is this played here?

Up there is the Temporary Royal Palace.

A trip to visit the royal tomb?

You should go there alone.

Duk Im, this is bad.

We must immediately return to the Temporary Royal Palace.

What?

Someone threw away all that gunpowder on purpose.

Think about it. Why do you think they did this?

- No way. - Betrayal.

We do not have time. Go fast.

Wait, we may not be on time.

No matter how fast we run,

it takes over two hours from here.

What should we do then?

- Here. - Thanks.

- Here. - Thanks.

Which is?

- It's caramel. - Caramel?

- How appetizing. - It's mine.

- Is not mine. - It's mine.

Forgive me, Your Highness.

I will take responsibility and resolve this matter.

If you get involved,

the kidnapped children go...

get back to your parents as soon as possible.

I will not disappoint you.

Your Highness, this is a signal kite.

This means...

"The enemy has appeared."

"Lute against the devils."

All bowstrings are cut.

All the powder bags are also gone.

The weapons are also gone.

Your bow is safe because I kept it separately.

How many arrows do we have left?

Five, Highness.

We have 14 of my guard...

and 28 bosses under his command.

- It's less than 50. - What?

We have hundreds of soldiers for your protection.

Have them guard every corner of the Temporary Royal Palace.

And close the gate for defense.

Then we will not be afraid of anyone who is against us.

That's when the enemy is out.

We don't know if they are in or out.

We must never close the gate.

And it's no use having hundreds of soldiers outside.

The only soldiers I can trust...

are my guards.

This pass can mobilize the Capital Defense Command.

Bring the soldiers...

As soon as possible.

I won't miss a moment.

I promise to come back on time.

Thanks.

The wind stopped.

We must hurry, my lady.

Now, we have to run.

The crown prince may not have seen the kite.

Sim.

My.

Madam.

- Madam. - Oh my.

Are you okay?

Duke Im. I can not go.

You must go first and inform the Crown Prince.

- Yea. - Go. Now.

Fast.

Who are you?

I am the Crown Prince's personal maid.

What brings you here?

I'm here to ask when he wants to have dinner.

What is it?

It's the cup His Highness will use for tomorrow's ritual.

(The man who hands over the cup during the royal ritual)

Abra.

You can enter.

Your Highness.

I brought a glass for the ritual.

You are not the East Palace maid.

Who are you?

You are asking to die.

Tell me.

Who's behind this?

Now!

Who are you?

Messenger. You must get here immediately.

Brought the message from the Crown Prince.

(Raise an army)

- Gather all the soldiers. - Yes sir.

Let's start...

the real hunt.

Your Highness!

Highness, are you okay?

Yours is not strong enough as it is a ceremonial sword.

- Use mine. - Is that you?

Do you know.

Anything I grab becomes a weapon.

Left wing guard!

Thank you, Your Highness.

Do not move.

It's a rare weapon.

I've seen this kind of weapon only once...

when an envoy from another country arrived.

Who's behind you?

You should know.

That there is no bullet in the gun.

I can tell you work at the palace.

The person who can order someone to work in the palace,

Order an interpreter to smuggle,

and has a private military force comprising over 100 soldiers.

It wouldn't be that hard to find out who it is.

It's amazing that you have a bowstring.

It took a while. I'm sorry I'm late.

I almost died.

It might be too late.

I may have already lost it.

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

Your Highness.

- Are you okay? - Yea.

They fired a flare.

More enemies will come.

Bury the dead.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Get ready to bury the dead!

Your Highness.

Promise one thing.

When you become a king,

please end the drinking ban.

I'm dying for a glass of alcohol.

I'll give you a glass of wine.

by chance,

if i'm alive,

will you drink with me?

Thank you for your generosity.

Guys, protect the Crown Prince!

I received your order...

and I came with soldiers.

Thanks.

I'm glad you weren't late, Master Hong.

Take care of wounded soldiers.

Yes, Your Majesty.

We will.

Have you seen my signal kite?

You saw it, right?

Yes, I saw.

It saw?

I said I would protect you.

You're busy protecting this nation,

and I'm busy protecting you.

I wonder who is busier.

You or...

Stop being stupid and get some rest.

Here?

However, it would be dangerous.

I'll protect you.

So I'm sorry,

but I will rest a little.

I'm very exhausted right now.

When I saw that signal kite,

I knew it would be you.

It had to be you.

When I thought I might die,

I remembered someone.

I desperately prayed...

to see her face...

at least one more time.

Was you,

Duk Im.

(The animal scene was filmed with professional assistance.)

(The Red Sleeve)

You should be believing me,

but you're seeing me with dubious eyes.

The temporary emissary will return soon.

Time will give us a solution.

Do you think I'm going to sit around and do nothing for these 10 days?

Do you cry?

Are you not hurt?

You don't have time to take care of a lowly court maid.

Return to your rightful place.

I can no longer feign ignorance.

If you feel the same way I do...

- Please. - What I mean is...

that I...