Queen Insoo (인수대비)

Bow.

1st year of Munjong

Pay your respect.

Rise.

Prince Su Yang

Mun Jong Rise.

Prince An Pyung Bow.

Rise.

Kim Jong Seo

Bow. Hwang Bo In

Rise.

All rise.

Queen Insoo ~ Episode 1~

1st year of Munjong

Emissary Han Hwak, who was sent to Beijing, has returned.

Han Hwak

After the death of King Sejong, his eldest son and the Crown Prince...

together, succeeded the throne of the Joseon Dynasty.

However, the new King fell ill and the prince was too young.

In the absence of a proper leader, Kim Jong Seo, who controlled the military forces,

and the ambitious Grand Prince Su Yang struggled for power.

Long live the King!

Long live the King!

Long live the Great King!

Long live the King!

Long live the Great King!

And now, the most magnificent period in the history of the Joseon Dynasty unfolds.

Long live the King!

Long live the Great King!

Why is she taking so long?

Just a moment, ma'am.

My Lady is changing her clothes.

The sun will set before you finish!

Father has already entered the palace!

Because of you, we'll miss the performance!

I'm coming!

Miss, be careful!

Miss!

Miss, you have to be careful!

- Are you all right? - Yes.

Why did you bring an open sedan chair?

Go and bring a proper sedan carriage!

Let's go, Sister.

Hey, hey! No way!

A lady from a noble family in an open sedan chair?

We get fresh air this way, sis,

and we get a nice view, too.

Let's go.

What are you waiting for? I said go.

Let's go.

You can't show up like that to the palace!

Insoo!

Please be careful on the way, miss!

She will be, Queen Insoo in the future.

Youngest daughter of Emissary Han Hwak, who just returned from Beijing.

Haven't I already told you?

This place is forbidden to women.

Hey now! This is where the King accepts gifts from civil and military officials!

Mother,

just watch,

I will...

become the Queen of this palace.

Congratulations, Your Majesty. Mun Jong (King Sejong's eldest son)

The young...

and noble Prince,

has now become the new King. Hwang Bo In (Chief State Councilor)

Congratulations, Your Majesty.

Congratulations, Your Majesty.

How do you plan on becoming the Queen?

The Crown Prince is still young.

Although no Queen is in place,

don't you dare dream of it.

There are rumors that the King won't live long.

That's even better.

That way, I'll be the Queen Mother.

Why are you running?

As a lady, you shouldn't be running in the palace.

Insoo!

Go offer a drink to Emissary Han Hwak.

Yes, Your Majesty.

You did great work.

If it wasn't for you,

when would the suffering in this country end?

Oh my, such a honor.

Please accept this while seated.

You will be...

the one to mentor

the young Crown Prince.

There are rumors...

among the people, that I won't live for long?

You will live long and be healthy, Your Majesty!

The Crown Prince will mature

and someday inherit the throne.

So you must stay healthy and live long!

There is nothing to worry about.

My brothers here will take care of the Prince.

Yes, I am relieved.

Isn't that right, Brother?

Yes, I hope I'll be of use.

This is a true sight to marvel!

They say the leader and his officials are like family.

Your Majesty's devotion is

as deep and wide as the oceans!

Brother.

As if reading between the lines,

it seems

His Majesty's words predict uncertainty.

Be patient, Brother.

You've already waited 30 years,

what's another day?

Where did that girl run off to?

You're late, ma'am.

Has everyone arrived?

Yes. Please come inside.

Grand Prince Su Yang's wife has been waiting for you.

So, I pointed out one more thing. Jung Hee of the Yoon Clan (Wife of Su Yang)

"I cannot accept it."

"If you take in a concubine,"

"you will have to kill me first."

You did well ma'am.

So how did the Grand Prince reply?

"Wife..."

"If you can't trust me, I will gladly cut off a finger."

Your joke has gone too far.

What did you just say?

Should the Grand Prince...

take in a concubine.

Is that such a scandal? Hye Bin of the Yang Clan (King Sejong's 4th wife)

She only mentioned it as a joke.

Then,

King Sejong would...

have to cut all his fingers off.

Yes.

Even though it was a joke,

you may have gone too far.

This isn't an occasion for Hyebin to join.

What brings you to a Royal Family celebration?

The person who raised the Crown Prince, is Hye Bin.

- It was the wish of King Sejong... - In the Ming Dynasty,

the royal wives follow their King to death.

At the very least,

she should have become a buddhist nun.

Instead, she uses the Crown Prince as an excuse to come here?

In the midst of a vacant Queen position, you dare to conspire?

No wonder the Grand Prince

is rumored to wanting an affair.

Please enter.

Listen, Court Lady Chae,

my younger sister has accompanied me.

However, we were separated on the way.

She's still immature and may be peeking around the palace.

Will you find her and bring her back?

Yes, ma'am.

Please announce my arrival.

Prince Gye Yang's wife has arrived.

Go ahead and let her in.

Have you all been well?

Please come in.

They say the palace is big.

Umm ... do you live here?

I lost my way and I could use some help.

Where are you headed?

I was going to the Great Hall with my sister...

but ended up separated from her.

I'm not certain...

but it should be over there.

And which way is to the King's Main Hall?

The event honoring the Emissary.

I heard it's being held there.

If you don't know, just say so.

Why are you staring at me like that?

From your appearance,

I came to the conclusion that you didn't live here.

Unless it's a special occasion,

even relatives of the royal family can't freely enter the palace.

So I assumed you were a court lady.

I am, the youngest daughter of...

the recently returned Emissary Han Hwak!

I deeply apologize for my ill manners.

And who would you be?

Judging from your clothing,

you don't seem like a Palace Official.

Palace Official?

Based on your appearance,

you would at least seem to be a relative of the royal family.

Follow me.

I will show you to the Main Hall. Do Won (Su Yang's eldest son)

If you stay here...

you'll have a hard time finding your way.

Come sit closer.

It is an honor...

but I am fine right here.

Isn't the guest of honor, Emissary Han Hwak?

I am not asking you as the wife of Prince Gye Yang,

I am asking you as the Honored Emissary's relative.

For today, let us not bother with etiquette.

Move her table over here.

Yes, Ma'am.

If you insist.

He's Grand Prince Soo Yang.