Mr. Queen (Queen Cheorin / Cheorinwanghoo / 철인왕후)

No, I didn't mean that!

I can't help but take the last step.

He's fast.

What is it? - I should ask you the same thing.

I thought the moonlight was enough to set the mood while having drinks,

so I blew out the candle.

I was going to clear my throat before we started drinking for real.

You can consider it a warm-up.

Like this.

What are you doing? Darn it.

Did you not want to warm-up each other's vocal cords?

What a cunning jerk. Did he do that on purpose?

No, there's no way.

Now that we've warmed up our throats,

you should start drinking in earnest, My Queen.

Gosh.

It's no fun to drink alone.

I did not think about that.

Here.

Thanks to the warm-up exercises,

the drink goes down very smoothly.

What? What was I doing until now?

Here. Drink up.

You should also drink too, My Queen.

The king must drink first.

The queen must drink first.

He has changed his strategy.

I know what's inside that dark soul of yours.

Then how about we each have a drink...

and go to bed since it has been a long day?

What are you saying? We're just getting started.

Don't be like that.

Here we go. Be manly and lovely and drink it all in one shot.

One shot.

I am a light sleeper,

so keep your distance while we sleep.

What kind of game is he playing at with that nonsense?

The truth behind the king, known for his love of alcohol and women...

The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty are nothing but tabloids.

I was scared for no reason.

However, I shouldn't put my guard down.

I'm finally putting to use...

the granny knot I learned in the Army.

If he wants to take it off, he will have to cut it off.

Okay.

That selfish king.

He's sleeping alone on the soft bedding.

Goodness, My Queen.

I know how you feel,

but I would just like to sleep tonight.

It's not like that. I was raised with care,

so I can't sleep on the bare floor.

Give me one of these.

I cannot sleep...

if I have less than three layers of bedding.

I am sure you were not raised with more care than a king.

He's trying to distort history.

He's nothing but the Woodcutter Prince of Ganghwa Island.

Gosh.

I hope he gets sleep paralysis.

Since things turned out this way, I'll be on night watch.

I'm reminded of the Army in more aspects than one tonight.

Are you awake, Your Highness?

Darn it.

I was hoping I wasn't, but I guess I'm still here.

What does it feel like to greet the first day as Queen?

It feels like poop.

Oh, my.

My granny knot.

Did you lose something again?

I will search high and low... - No!

I'm sure I untied it in my sleep because I felt uncomfortable. Right?

Your Majesty.

When did you arrive at Huijeongjeon Hall?

I apologize for not escorting you.

I did not want to wake the Queen, so I left the room quietly.

Did you have a nightmare again?

The Queen must not lose sleep because of me.

It is her first day as queen.

I will serve you Arabian jasmine tea tonight so that you can sleep well.

The Queen must be greeting the ladies of the court right now.

I heard they just left.

I am curious to see how the Queen appears from now on.

I get that yesterday was the wedding,

but why am I busy as soon as I woke up today?

You have the johyeonrye where you must go and greet...

the Grand Queen Dowager and the Queen Dowager,

and the celebration ceremony where the royal court officials greet you.

After you complete the official wedding ceremonies...

Is that when the royal marriage ends?

No. His Majesty must proclaim the message to announce...

your investiture as the queen.

It's a never-ending wedding.

Hold on. The Grand Queen Dowager is...

Grand Queen Dowager ordered it.

If I fill the lake with water, it means I will be crossing her.

What kind of person is the Grand Queen Dowager?

The Grand Queen Dowager...

is an elder who is also from the Andong Kim clan, just like you,

and the Queen Dowager is from the Pungyang Jo clan.

So my mother-in-law and grandmother-in-law are rivals.

And I, the queen, is in the same line as my grandmother-in-law.

I'm sure I'll be able to tell when I see them, right?

The person who looks older will be the Grand Queen Dowager.

What else?

This is really important to me, so tell me everything you know. Okay?

She is Lord Kim Jwa Geun sister,

and she has never set foot outside of the palace once she entered it.

Also... - Stop.

No, the palanquin. Stop!

Stop! - Stop.

Go back.

Go in reverse.

Go in reverse.

That is enough.

Something more important just came up.

Did you lose your way because the palace is complicated?

It's nice to meet you. What's your name?

Goodness.

I'm not used to this body yet.

Your luxurious aura is uncommon.

Are you a part of the royal family too?

Are you a princess or something?

I apologize.

If my behaviour was arrogant and bothered you,

please forgive me, Your Highness.

No. What I'm trying to say is...

Your Highness.

You walk so fast. How did you get here already?

Hello.

Do you know her?

She is Lady Hwa Jin of the Jo clan...

who is becoming the king's royal concubine.

I understand that she is the Queen,

but is she not insulting you too much?

She keeps twisting her words.

There are rumours within the palace that she is the one...

who pushed you into the lake.

I am certain that the rumours that the Queen lost her memory are false.

You must be careful. - You must be careful.

I have spent a lot of time with many women,

so I am able to tell a lot by seeing their physiognomy.

You are... How should I put it?

You're a good person.

I guess you and her don't have a good history with each other,

but shall we start again?

I like you.

Let's be friends.

Did you decide to change your strategy?

My strategy?

I found out what kind of place this is thanks to you.

The reality that I have entered the palace has finally sunk in.

No. It seems you have misunderstood what I am saying.

I... - I am sorry, but I must go.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty. - Your Majesty.

I went to the royal villa, but you were not there.

I also went to greet you, but you were not there.

Oh, my. We must have crossed paths.

We were thinking the same thing.

If she's the royal concubine, then she's Cheoljong's second wife?

I shouldn't have gone into this body.

I should've gone into that one.

I am trembling in fear over the jealousy in Her Highness' eyes.

Why don't you get a room?

My Queen.

I would like you to rush the investiture of the Royal Concubine.

That's too bad.

I'm too busy to take care of the investiture of the Royal Concubine.

It is a royal command.

I hope polygamy gets ruined.

Your Highness.

The ladies of the court are waiting for you...

Your Majesty.

I have an important meeting. Bye.

What on earth...

Your Highness.

That must have scared you.

Hwa Jin.

I will finally be able to call you my wife.

Now, I will be living in the palace with you.

You deserve a proper wedding.

But actually, a eunuch saw you in front of the lake.

They are trying to frame you for what happened at the lake.

So I had to rush the selection process.

I only went there as I was surprised to hear...

a loud noise at the lake.

Do not worry.

She will not be able to harm you...

even if she is from the Andong Kim clan.

No. I will make sure that she does nothing about this.

I will protect you with everything I have.

Your Majesty.

By the way, it seems to me I do not have much to offer.

I am only a puppet on the throne.

And I have an older brother who is a worry wart...

and a friend who likes to have fun.

And I have...

a beautiful woman.

You are a rich man.