The King's Affection (연모)

You never had to tie it yourself.

Please stay still for a moment.

How dare you!

Hyun?

Ji-un?

What are you doing here?

Wait.

Do you two know each other?

Well…

We're… friends.

Very good friends to be exact.

Friends?

How was your new lecturer?

He always looks for shortcuts and is sly.

He's more interested in talking his way out of everything.

Befriending someone like him only proves their priority.

No need to see anything else.

What? Why didn't you tell me sooner?

Not being aware of it, I…

Forgive me.

I didn't want to burden you, so please don't be enraged.

Could it be…

that you two spoke ill of me behind my back?

Only someone guilty would ask that.

Hardly. It seems like Your Royal Highness is more guilt-ridden.

What did you say?

Please stop.

Lord Jaeun, it seems as though you were in quite the hurry.

This one doesn't even have a string of beads.

Which means…

that it should be reserved for someone like me

who looks good in anything.

Wait. That book is…

It's the one I asked Royal Scholar Yang to transcribe.

Why is it in your possession?

Actually, this one's mine.

As if. Please hand it over.

Why should I when it's mine?

Hand it over.

There is no need. It's mine.

-I'd at least like to check. -But there is nothing to check.

-It's-- -Are you seriously using him for cover?

-Of course not. It's really mine. -Your Royal Highness!

What on earth? My gosh.

I'll leave you to your affairs then.

But… Hold on.

Is this where you ran off to?

Do you have any idea how worried I was?

How is it that you weren't by His Royal Highness' side to protect him?

Pardon? Well--

I apologize, my lord.

EPISODE 5

I want a distance of five steps.

But I cannot tell whether you'll run off again.

We're at the palace gates, so where could I possibly go?

I was blessed with your company today.

Nonsense. Thanks to you, I also had a great time for a change.

Wait.

I suspect you'd have more use for it.

You should give it to the lady that steals your heart.

Good night.

But…

Where were you earlier though?

-Can we please drop it? -My goodness…

I looked for you everywhere.

If you knew how worried I was… My gosh.

Silence.

You seem happy.

Did you have a good day outside the palace walls?

As if that'd be the case.

Is something wrong?

What do you mean?

You're blushing. It seems like you're having a mild fever.

Nonsense.

Enjoying a stroll outside the palace

has elevated my body temperature.

That…

It has to be returned to its owner at tomorrow's lecture,

so have it well kept.

Pardon?

I see. I will do as commanded, Your Royal Highness.

Where exactly did your mind wander off to while on the horse

that you made such a foolish mistake?

I… I apologize.

You haven't been yourself these days, Your Highness.

You are my precious grandson.

It is also why you must be perfect.

Do you understand?

Yes, Grandfather.

I apologize. I am not familiar with horseback riding.

I'm aware of it.

You must also have been nervous in front of my father.

I'll ask Guard Yoon for private lessons.

You may not get as good as your late brother,

but you must not let others see any difference between you and him.

Yes, Your Highness.

Do not address me that way.

Your injuries look severe.

A change of clothes seems like a priority.

CROWN PRINCESS CONSORT HAN

You did not have to return it.

From now on, please don't do anything you're not ordered to do.

What you did

may seem like a matter of courtesy to you.

But in my eyes, they seem like unnecessary actions of flattery.

Flattery, did you say?

That is not who I am. Why would I bother--

It's why you shouldn't do it!

Was this always here?

Was it Your Royal Highness who attached this?

Why would I? That was always there!

You could have just said "no." You didn't have to yell.

When did I…

When did I yell?

That reminds me.

I can't believe you're actually friends with Lord Jaeun.

It surprised me.

"Birds of a feather flock together."

We are proof that friendship forms between those who are alike.

Whatever. Let's just get on with today's lecture.

It was just a joke, though…

How cold-hearted.

Icy-cold indeed.

What do you mean the Crown Prince seems like a woman?

Are you not aware of the trouble you'd get into for saying that?

It's not like that.

I'm just saying that

he resembles the court maid I saw at the royal hunting.

It's the same thing.

No, what you're saying is worse.

His Royal Highness is sacred.

You must truly have a death wish.

You think so too, right?

What on earth happened here?

Why is it a wreck?

Father.

Yes, So-eun.

I heard you went to Minister No's place to see Ha-gyeong.

Are you back already?

Yes, Father.

Father, do you perhaps know anything about a clinic named Samgaebang?

Samgaebang?

I heard it was recently torn down by the Office of the Inspector General.

What's with the sudden interest in the clinic though?

You taught me

to always keep my promises no matter what.

Truth be told, I must apologize to the girl that works there.

I promised the physician that I would apologize to that girl.

So what are you saying?

Please help me keep the promise I made, Father.

Could you see to it that I meet the physician?

Reading all night will be the death of me.

Your Royal Highness, be careful!

My goodness

Who kicked the ball?

Please forgive me, Your Royal Highness. I committed a mortal sin.

That…

That was admirable.

Your prompt reaction, I mean.

Thanks to you, His Royal Highness was unharmed.

Don't you agree, Your Royal Highness?

Goodness me.

Seeing the ball…

brings back old memories. What do you say?

Would His Royal Highness like to kick the ball?

Have all the fun you want.

Then why don't I warm up a little?

Why are you still facing down?

Come along.

-He's right. Go and have some fun. -Go this instant!

Have fun.

My gosh.

"According to Zengzi,

sibmoksosi, sibsusoji, gieomho.

On you are the eyes of ten men.

Pointing to you are the hands of ten men.

So how could it not be terrifying?

That is what he said.

Buyunok, deokyunsin.

Wealth brings prosperity to families

while virtue enriches a soul.

Gogunjapilseonggiui.

For a wise man, it should always be true."

What are you doing?

"Simgwangcheban."

You skipped this passage.

SIMGWANGCHEBAN

You sweated earlier!

I'd rather you stay away.

Oh, right.

"Simgwangcheban.

Being generous

will ease the body…"

Would you cut that out?

I just didn't want to inconvenience you.

That is what you get for running around with eunuch trainees.

Who knew royal tutors had extra time on their hands?

But…

It's actually a way of developing one's physical and mental strength.

As if you'd know though.