The Great Queen Seondeok (선덕여왕)

Queen Seon Deok

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Hey you... Have you ever told Yushin Rang about a scar on your body?

Episode 19

Yushin Rang knows... He knew it all along.

What?

He said you had a story of an awful scar, and he ordered us not to mess with you.

You scared me. Why are you standing there?

Ohh... Well... That is...

Pardon?

It's nothing.

Don't do anything else tonight and just go to sleep.

Yushin Rang knows...?

Princess...

Deokman is....

Deokman is a female.

Truly... Yushin Rang really knows?

He knows for sure. Think about it...

Yushin Rang talked about how you had an awful story of a really bad scar...

But then, you say you never told him about one, right?

Because he knows, that's why he is trying to protect you.

Why wonder what Yushin Rang is thinking?

He is also a scary person.

What... What are you trying to say?

That Deokman is... what?

Yes, Princess... Deokman is... a female.

I apologize.

I should have alreadty told you.

Then...

Is Deokman really... my younger sibling?

Now... Now what are we going to do?

If the prophecy about the twin girls birth...

We must cover it up.

No one, I mean no one, must know about this.

But, if what you say is true, then she is a *Shinggeol of the royal family.

*Shinggeol = "sacred bone"

How can we just leave her as a *Nangdo?

*Nangdo = vassal

Then... why did you hide the fact that Deokman is a female?

I did not want to... part with her.

I also share your sentiment.

If Deokman's identity is revealed, then we will end up losing her.

Deokman shouldn't have been here in Seorabeol.

But...

We must hide Deokman immediately.

How could she possibly endure all the anguish in knowing about her ominous fate?

Isn't it so pitiful...?

She was abandoned to a faraway place as soon as she was born.

And, she has endured so much hardship just to find out who she is.

When she finds out, then her fate is to die.

Yushin Rang... already knows about this?

Really?

My goodness, what am I suppose do to now?

Deokman...

Deokman, you are... you are....

Yushin Rang...

What?

What's the matter?

You already know, right?

About what?

That Doekman... is a girl.

Ahh..hmm... You didn't know?

Damn, I just told her. Damn... Damn.

OK... How did you know?

So, you did know. You were well aware, right?

I was once well known by the ladies of the night,

and I know the difference between a man and a woman ...just by looking.

Just pretend you don't know.

Yes... Of course we should do that.

Why...?

Why didn't you just kick me out?

What are you talking about?

You are already aware, right?

About what?

Are you still going to play dumb?

The fact... that... I am a girl.

So, what?

What did you just say?

The princess entrusted you in my care... So all I did was to accept you.

Since there was no mention about you having to be a male or a female for me to keep you around,

I did what I was told.

Is there something wrong with that?

Anyways, since you now know, I have something to say.

I have my reasons why I had to conceal myself and live like this.

Therefore, what I'm trying to say is....

I don't want to hear it.

Yushin Rang...

Why do you always avoid me whenever I try talking to you about my reasoning?

I am not avoiding you. I just don't have an interest.

OK... Even if you're not interested, just listen to me anyway.

I've endured many sufferings in order to get here to Gyerim.

Furthermore, the reason why I pretended to be a male and lived as a vassal is....

to find out... who I really am.

Pathetic fool.

Pardon?

Why do you even care about finding that out?

Why is that so important?

To find out who you are...?

All you have to do is... make your own name for yourself from now on.

Yushin Rang... Do not take other people's words so lightly.

That's right... Others.

And I do take your words lightly!

Poor fella.

Did you really end up doing that?

That's right...

I gave the other twin, along with the seoyeopdo, to Sohwa and sent them away.

Sire, how could you do that?

How could you take care of such an important matter that way?

She is my flesh and blood....

How could I just put that child six feet under?

However, that very Sohwa has returned....

Which means that possibly the other twin could have returned as well, right?

Not to mention, Sohwa is in Mishil's custody.

By chance, if the other twin princess is alive, and if Mishil is aware of this fact, then....

More than anyone, you should know very well the problems that may cause.

What?

You never forget a woman's face once you have laid your eyes on her, right?

Why? Why are you bring that up again?

I'm not trying to blame you, so....

You would never forget, right?

How did I manage to have over 100 children...?

Because all women have the desire to be remembered...

Thus, I remember each and every detail. So how could I forget their faces?

If I look at the face just one time, then I can never forget.

Yes... Then, I need you to verify a woman for me.

Pardon? A woman?

Sure, I don't see a problem with that.

OK... Are your eyes improving?

I am still receiving continuous treatments .

Good...

Master Wolcheon is not only skilled at astronomy, but he is also highly regarded for his art of healing.

So you will see improvements if you continue to receive his treatments.

I am forever grateful.

Did you say that woman's name is Chunglin?

How has she been recently?

Is she still trying to go outside?

Yes, because she doesn't know any better...

But I'm sure she'll start showing improvments.

You do know, right?

You know who that woman is, right?

She is... that palace maid.

What do you mean by "that palace maid"?

The one that disappeared with the other twin... His majesty's palace maid!

She is Sohwa!

I think it may be dangerous for Deokman to stay in Seorabeol.

I feel the same way.

Daedeung Eulje is using Imjong to continue with the investigation of the assembly hall incident.

In order to find out her true identity, she is going to stir up more incidents, so....

I am feeling uneasy.

What's your opinion of telling Deokman everything?

I thought about this by putting myself in Deokman's shoes....

and if I had found out about my identity and the ominous fate that came with it, just like Doekman...

then I thought about how I would have reacted.

I don't think I would have taken it to well.

Thus... Even if Deokman finds out eventually, I don't think now is the right time.

Alright then...

First, I should give an order for Deokman to head over to the hideout on Mount Joongak,

and have her await further orders.

So we can buy some time....

I will tell her myself.

Yes, Ma'am.

Really? She is that palace maid, Sohwa?

Then... It could be possible that the other twin is alive.

I'm not sure about that, but knowing that Mishil has her in custody, we can't make assumptions.

What do you think about all this?

Even if the other twin was not a princess,

the palace maid Sohwa witnessed the twin birth that night.

We must retrieve her right away.

But... She's at the shrine, and we can't just go in there without cause.

If Mishil is not yet aware of the identity, then doing so could only make matters worse.

Then, what should we do?

Imjong, are you outside?

Yes, Sir.

As of now, I want you to have the shrine under complete surveillance.

Without fail, you must report all happenings, even if it's a small matter.

Yes, Sir.

Then, are you telling us to move to a different location?

Since Chunglin is always trying to escape,

I don't think this place is adequate enough.

I've found you a secret place outside the palace, so I want you to move there.

That woman must be safely kept,

so that you will be able to receive treatment without any worries.

I am thankful to you for such benevolence.

In order to avoid your being seen, I'll have only a few guards accompanying you, so move covertly.

Yes, Ma'am.

Deok..Deokman... Are you OK? Let me see.

Are you OK?

Aigoo... This heavy thing...

Hey, what's wrong with him all of a sudden?

I'm not sure... Maybe Deokman has something over on him.

Look at this... Just look.

You seem to be far more concerned then usual.

What are you guys doing?

Should I have you wear those sandbags again?

I'm going, I'm going.

Just treat me same as before... You got it?

I'm acting like my normal self, you wretch. What's different?

The princess is here.

Why don't you go to her.

If you have something to say, then go ahead and say it.