The Beggar King's Bride (DUBBED) - Full Movie (2025)
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00:00:00Lady Evelyn Sterling from the Montagues, a woman of virtue, diligent and gentle, hereby
00:00:05bestow the title of first-ranked Lady of Honor by Imperial Decree.
00:00:10We humbly thank His Majesty for His grace.
00:00:21Murder!
00:00:22Murder!
00:00:23Duh!
00:00:24Someone's been killed!
00:00:26Murder!
00:00:27Murder!
00:00:28Murder!
00:00:38Mother!
00:00:39Uh!
00:00:40Sister…
00:00:41Why...
00:00:42Don't call me Sister!
00:00:44You are unworthy, we are both daughters of the Sterling family, why should you live better
00:00:49than me?
00:00:50If only Agent Montag caught my bridle bowl, 3 years ago…
00:00:55A slow recovery is nothing but an illusion.
00:01:02If I were given another chance, I would rather forsake all of these honors.
00:01:25Master, I have already spread the word.
00:01:33The noblemen from all around have heard that our daughters of the Sterling family are seeking husbands and are eager to compete for them.
00:01:40For a son-in-law of our family, at the very least, he must be a man of great status.
00:01:45You two better aim at the right man. Whichever of you marries well shall bring glory to our family.
00:01:50Why have I been reborn two-three years ago? The very day of the husband seeking bridal bond.
00:01:56My lady, it's time to cast your bond.
00:02:02Sister, please let me go first.
00:02:06In my past life, Josephine insists that I go first.
00:02:10Feigning modesty and humility. Yet now, it seems, Josephine has also been reborn.
00:02:20Lady Josephine, this way! Give it to me! Lady Josephine, come on!
00:02:27In this life, I have to marry Adrian!
00:02:38It's him, Adrian, second son of the Montagues.
00:02:41The Montague family are relatives of the royal family, which means we shall become royal kin as well!
00:02:47I actually altered my fate!
00:02:50Three years later, Adrian shall rise in rank and I shall become a noble lady of honor!
00:02:56Josephine, it has seemed relentlessly.
00:03:00But little do you know that you're gonna suffer a lot in the evil Montague family.
00:03:06Great, great, great! The whole family is counting on you!
00:03:10Oh, stop flattering me! I'm doing this just for our family.
00:03:13Once I become Lady Montague, I shall be mindful of my words and actions bringing prosperity to our family.
00:03:20Sister, what do you say?
00:03:24You are truly fortunate. As your sister, I am happy for you.
00:03:28Evelyn, Lady Luck is with me this time. In this life, I will never let you overshadow me again.
00:03:41That is... that...
00:03:43Your Majesty! Your Majesty!
00:03:47Eh, Master, if the Empress Doward you find, you're dressed like this.
00:03:51Mother's been always pressing me.
00:03:53I can only leave the palace for some peace.
00:03:56This is a perfect chance, to experience the life of ordinary folk.
00:04:00Hurry, you must darling search still! The bridal ball for marriage!
00:04:03Let's have a look!
00:04:04In my past life, that beggar caught my bridal ball. I had to run away and then suffer a lot.
00:04:11This time, I shall let you taste the pain of being abandoned by your own kin.
00:04:16Master, our family has now secured ties with the Montagues.
00:04:21Evelyn, now it's your turn. And you better aim as close as Josephine.
00:04:26Mother, how could you say such a thing?
00:04:29Sister has always been lucky and she would never bring shame upon us.
00:04:32In my opinion, in the moment, she will surely get the finest husband.
00:04:41Powerful or not, rich or not, it's only written on water.
00:04:46In this life, I seek only a true companion to live a peaceful life till the end.
00:04:55Ah!
00:05:02It's him.
00:05:04It's him.
00:05:06It's him.
00:05:07The beggar.
00:05:08That Josephine ran away from.
00:05:11Oh, oh no! It actually went to a beggar!
00:05:16Sister!
00:05:17What terrible luck you have!
00:05:19A beggar out of so many people down there!
00:05:21How do you expect father to hold his head high?
00:05:23Damn it!
00:05:24With so many people down there, how could you cast it to a beggar?
00:05:30Are you deliberately trying to shame me?
00:05:32What's done is done, sister.
00:05:33Do not be too upset.
00:05:35Though he is of lowly birth, but look, at least he got a pretty face.
00:05:40It is only a pity for you, sister, raising comfort and luxury.
00:05:43But now bound to a beggar, you shall have to labor yourself to earn your bread.
00:05:49Now this will be quite the spectacle.
00:05:51The esteemed Lady Evelyn will marry a beggar?
00:05:54Everyone is watching.
00:05:55If she refuses, it's going to ruin their credit.
00:05:57Who would associate with them more?
00:06:02Hey! Hey! Hey! Cease her! Don't let her escape!
00:06:05Master, how did this bridal ball end up in your hands?
00:06:08What should we do now? It's the Scottish!
00:06:10I'm dressed in such rags. She won't agree.
00:06:17Sister, why are you running? You cast the bridal ball yourself!
00:06:22You damn girl! Look at the filthy beggar you've got!
00:06:27If he becomes my son-in-law, it's gonna be a huge disgrace to us!
00:06:33In my past life, I was mistreated by the Montagues and used for Sterling's ambitions.
00:06:38Thinking back now, perhaps marrying a beggar would be a better fate.
00:06:43The rule of the bridal ball is binding. Since he caught the ball, you should-
00:06:48I am willing to marry him!
00:06:50What?!
00:06:51My name is Evelyn Sterling. What's yours?
00:07:03I am Lu-
00:07:05Lucas Prescott.
00:07:07With all present as my witnesses today. I, Evelyn Sterling. Willing take Lucas Prescott as my husband.
00:07:25Are you serious?
00:07:26Yeah. The ball is in your hands. You wanna... reject me.
00:07:34I didn't. It's just that I'm poor as hell. Marrying me would mean a life of a certainty. Are you sure?
00:07:42We're not disabled or something. We may be poor now, but we can always earn our money. We can work hard to make a living ourselves.
00:07:54I've never seen someone so easily content.
00:07:57He's just a filthy beggar! You're really gonna marry him?!
00:08:01Evelyn, you're sure about this? Marry this beggar! And your future is ruined!
00:08:07I do not believe that is true. Future won't be decided like that. Lucas, he may be in rags now. But I can see his humility and good manner. He's gonna make a difference maybe.
00:08:20You are-
00:08:22Rule is rule. You're not eating your words, are you sir?
00:08:26Indeed. If he refuses, that's breaking the rules and gonna ruin their reputation. Seems well, she has to marry him.
00:08:32Indeed marry him!
00:08:33Indeed marry him!
00:08:34Indeed marry him!
00:08:35Since you want to marry him, don't blame us in the future. You won't get a share of the coming glory of us!
00:08:43I understand.
00:08:45The matchmaking is concluded. Everyone disperse!
00:08:52Sister, no hard feelings.
00:08:55But marrying a beggar means you will spend your life beneath me.
00:09:01You should worry about yourself. Life with the Monticeous is not as easy as you imagine.
00:09:08Hmph!
00:09:10You-
00:09:16You-
00:09:17In three days, remember to come to propose.
00:09:23It's her or mother's pressing. So I might as well-
00:09:27Alright! I'll be there.
00:09:29I'll be there.
00:09:34Today, the second daughter of the Sarlene family is to be wed.
00:09:38Her dowry includes a pair of gold Phoenix hairpins laid with precious gems,
00:09:42plenty of boats of fine brocade,
00:09:44three land deeds for silk shops in the Eastern District.
00:09:47Lady Josephine Sterling's salary is worth a fortune.
00:09:50Yet Lady Evelyn Sterling has nothing at all.
00:09:52They're both daughters of the Sarlene family.
00:09:54But the difference between them is astonishing.
00:09:56Sister, after marrying a beggar, you will likely toil for the rest of your life.
00:10:00I wonder if you can even endure such life.
00:10:11It's the bridegroom. The bridegroom has arrived.
00:10:13Oh, as expected of the second son of the Montague family, the spectacle is grand indeed.
00:10:21Of course, the Montagues hold immense power.
00:10:23Marrying into their family, Lady Josephine Sterling will live a life of endless luxury.
00:10:27Unlike Evelyn, marrying a beggar, this will certainly be an interesting sight to behold.
00:10:32My respects to my honor, father and mother-in-law.
00:10:34Please rise, my son-in-law.
00:10:36My son-in-law.
00:10:37Such an elaborate wedding procession is a spectacle worthy of Highgate.
00:10:41For our dear Josephine to be regarded so highly by you is an honor to the Sterling family.
00:10:50Sister, the auspicious hour is nearly over. Why has your husband not come for you?
00:10:55Could it be that he's not coming at all?
00:11:04I, your humble son-in-law, greet my honored father-in-law.
00:11:11My lady.
00:11:18My lady.
00:11:19Are you here to beg for the alms or take a bride?
00:11:21Dressed in such rags, do you not feel ashamed?
00:11:23Compared to Lord Montague, you're as far apart as heaven and earth.
00:11:27Just what are you wearing?
00:11:29In front of so many esteemed officials, are you not bringing shame upon me?
00:11:34Today is your wedding day.
00:11:36And yet you came dressed like this?
00:11:38Do you not find this is a disgrace?
00:11:40Do you not finding this humiliating?
00:11:42Marriage is a lifelong commitment, building upon sincerity, not mere appearances.
00:11:46The men I, Evelyn Sterling, have chosen.
00:11:48It's not one whose worth can be swayed by idle words.
00:11:51Have you not embarrassed us enough?
00:11:53Master, do not be angered.
00:11:56From the moment Evelyn steps beyond this threshold, she'll no longer be a Sterling.
00:12:02The auspicious hour has arrived! Bring the bride to the carriage!
00:12:06This is the...
00:12:14Congratulations, Master Sterling.
00:12:19Your son-in-law is truly an exceptional man.
00:12:24Many thanks, Deputy Minister. Please come inside.
00:12:27Off to you.
00:12:31Surely you didn't arrive on foot today.
00:12:33On such a big day, will you have the bride walk all the way to your home?
00:12:39Unheard of.
00:12:40Indeed. Not like my husband.
00:12:47My lady, please, allow me to take you home.
00:13:03Unheard of.
00:13:08Bow to the heavens and the earth.
00:13:11Is this the place you have found us to live in?
00:13:14Unheard of.
00:13:15Bow to the elders.
00:13:20A shabby place like this, is it even fit for living?
00:13:22I just didn't want you to blow your cover.
00:13:24Unheard of.
00:13:25Unheard of.
00:13:26And bow to each other as husband and wife.
00:13:28Unheard of.
00:13:35The ceremony is complete!
00:13:38My lady, I have put you through hardship, having a life with me in such a shabby place.
00:13:43Not at all.
00:13:45I actually think it's rather spacious.
00:13:48At least, it shields us from the wind and rain.
00:13:51If we work hard from now on, keep this place tidy, it'll soon feel much more comfortable.
00:13:58At this moment, I have nothing of value to give you.
00:14:01This shade pendant was left to me by my father.
00:14:05I've carried it with me all these years.
00:14:07And now, I'm giving it to you.
00:14:10It's so precious.
00:14:11Are you certain of it?
00:14:13Alright.
00:14:14I will cherish it well.
00:14:15It's so precious.
00:14:17Are you certain of it?
00:14:21Alright.
00:14:22I will cherish it well.
00:14:23You're up.
00:14:24Breakfast is ready.
00:14:25For you.
00:14:26I will cherish it well.
00:14:48You're up.
00:14:49Breakfast is ready.
00:14:50For you.
00:14:51Hi.
00:14:56Where are you going?
00:14:58Today is the wife's homecoming day.
00:14:59I made telemeds for my parents, but they're not quite finished.
00:15:02I need to buy some more threats and complete them before I return home.
00:15:05Alright.
00:15:06I'll go with you.
00:15:07Alright.
00:15:09Let's go.
00:15:14Greetings, your ma-
00:15:15Greetings, your majesty!
00:15:16Greetings, your majesty!
00:15:17Greetings, your majesty!
00:15:18Greetings, your majesty!
00:15:19Greetings, your majesty!
00:15:20Greetings, your majesty!
00:15:21Greetings, your majesty!
00:15:26Who are they?
00:15:27The palace is too complicated.
00:15:29Once everything's settled, I'll reveal my identity to Evelyn.
00:15:31They are...
00:15:32They are...
00:15:36They're here for Victor!
00:15:42Yes, yes.
00:15:43I used to serve in the palace.
00:15:44These are all old acquaintances.
00:15:46They are all old acquaintances.
00:15:47They are all old acquaintances.
00:15:48They are all old acquaintances.
00:15:49They are all old acquaintances.
00:15:50They are all old acquaintances.
00:15:51I'll help Victor to entertain the guests.
00:15:52Will you be alright buying threat on your own?
00:15:53Yes.
00:15:55Yes.
00:16:09Speak!
00:16:10What happened?
00:16:11The Empress Dowager distressed over your majesty's presence and suddenly collapsed.
00:16:13What?
00:16:14Victor, stay here and protect Evelyn.
00:16:16Let's head back.
00:16:17Yes, your majesty.
00:16:19Get someone to deliver some valuable gifts to Stirling Estate.
00:16:22Say that they're Evelyn's homecoming gifts.
00:16:24Yes, your majesty.
00:16:25Let's go!
00:16:26Father!
00:16:27Mother!
00:16:28Your daughter has returned!
00:16:32Father!
00:16:33Why has sister returned alone?
00:16:40Today is your homecoming day.
00:16:42Sister, why have you returned alone?
00:16:44Are you ashamed of your beggar husband?
00:16:47So you didn't even bring him to meet the family?
00:16:50My husband wanted to come, but something urgent came up.
00:16:53Since being married to the beggar, Lady Evelyn Stirling must have suffered a great deal.
00:16:58You look much frailer than before.
00:17:02Had you not married that filthy beggar, perhaps I would have taken you as a concubine.
00:17:06At least you wouldn't have fallen to such a state.
00:17:09That will not be necessary.
00:17:10I am living well.
00:17:11As of for you, sister, it has been quite a few days since you had seen your husband before.
00:17:16You-
00:17:17Ugh.
00:17:18Screw you, Adrian.
00:17:19Went drinking with Coorsens on our wedding night, and now everyone knows we are utterly humiliating me.
00:17:25Just the feed.
00:17:26Okay.
00:17:27Yep.
00:17:28Ha ha ha ha ha ha.
00:17:29Ha ha ha ha ha ha.
00:17:31ujemy
00:17:33Father, Mother.
00:17:34Greetings to you both.
00:17:35Greetings to you both.
00:17:37Greetings to you both.
00:17:38You've returned, alone.
00:17:39How can you still have the face to come back?
00:17:41What did your husband do all day, not even accompanying you for your homecoming?
00:17:43Mother, you're thanking too highly of her.
00:17:48That filthy beggar is probably begging in the streets right now.
00:17:51How could he possibly compare to my husband?
00:17:53my husband father-in-law your humble son-in-law has brought a small gift
00:17:58our dear josephine has truly found herself a fine husband for our daughter to marry such a
00:18:08fine gentleman it must be the blessing she has earned over eight lifetimes unlike someone
00:18:14who chose a beggar as her husband our sterling family has raised you for so many years and yet
00:18:19you come back empty-handed on your homecoming day oh indeed sister this is my homecoming gift
00:18:27have you fallen into such poverty that you cannot even afford a proper homecoming gift
00:18:32father mother these are the two protective talamans i made for you by hand a blessing to you both
00:18:44wishing you peace and prosperity get out what a disgrace sister is this truly what you've
00:18:56brought a few scraps of cloth with embroidery how dare you present these well she did marry
00:19:01a beggar so her gift befits her status perfectly
00:19:05all right she has married a beggar what else could we expect from her
00:19:12master madame someone from the palace has arrived with gifts they say they are the homecoming gifts
00:19:22from lady ephelin
00:19:23master sterling who exactly has your eldest daughter married a mountain nobility even the palace
00:19:31it's all fit to have me personally delivered these gifts to you you must hold great influence
00:19:35indeed these from the palace that must be from his majesty himself it was personally arranged by the
00:19:40chief eunuch at his majesty's side he said for the sterling family's eldest daughter
00:19:48oh mr ashford you must be mistaken all of highgate knows that evelyn married a beggar
00:19:58how could she possibly have ties to anyone in the palace
00:20:01oh this must surely be a courtesy to young master montague
00:20:08indeed in this world those seeking favor with the montague family are countless
00:20:15even those in the palace are paying their respects father-in-law please accept with joy
00:20:20josephine has married a remarkable husband just look at the grandeur of her homecoming
00:20:27such lavish gifts our sterling family is truly honored beyond measure
00:20:31the gifts have been delivered i shall take my leave
00:20:36oh take care
00:20:37take care
00:20:39sister my husband has prepared two sets of homecoming gifts seeing all these
00:20:46do you not feel ashamed
00:20:48it's not about the quality of gifts but the sincerity behind them
00:20:51i see nothing inappropriate in this i've poured my heart and effort into raising you and
00:20:56yet not only did you marry a beggar but you even bring back these worthless rags to disgrace me
00:21:00the sterling family has no place for such a disgraceful daughter
00:21:03simply because i married lucas you feel justified to humiliate me like this
00:21:09josephine acts in the best interest of the sterling family unlike you who married a beggar
00:21:14bringing disgrace upon us all disgrace it's only because josephine married into wealth
00:21:21that you so readily indulge her
00:21:24insolent child such outrageous defiance who has put these ideas in your head
00:21:28is it not the truth
00:21:29in your eyes
00:21:32a daughter is nothing more than a pawn to secure power and favor
00:21:36outrageous
00:21:37how dare you speak to your father in such a manner
00:21:42a dragon jade pendant
00:21:46outrageous
00:21:50and now i must inform his majesty
00:21:53give it back to me
00:21:56this jade pendant looks of fine quality
00:22:00from where did you steal it sister
00:22:03that is from lucas
00:22:05give it back
00:22:06that wretched beggar
00:22:09he will never possess such a fine pendant
00:22:12he must have stolen it from somewhere
00:22:14would right have you to make such rash accusations
00:22:17lucas may not be of noble birth like you
00:22:19but you believe that possessing a jade pendant is a rightful due
00:22:22yet lucas is not worthy of the same
00:22:23a worthless beggar's gift
00:22:25and you treat it like a treasure
00:22:26how ignorant
00:22:27you want the pendant
00:22:29very well
00:22:30but you must sever all ties with the sterlings
00:22:33you
00:22:35father
00:22:39will you truly indulge josephine's audacity
00:22:42am i not also your daughter
00:22:45you insisted on marrying a beggar
00:22:47bringing shame upon the sterling family
00:22:50you are unworthy to be my daughter
00:22:52on this day forth
00:22:53i have only one daughter
00:22:54josephine
00:22:55for the rest of my life
00:23:04i seek only to be with the one who is true of heart
00:23:07even if i must live on plain fair
00:23:09it is better than enduring cold disdain
00:23:12and the sterlings
00:23:13since that is the case
00:23:14hi evelyn sterling
00:23:25severe all ties
00:23:27with the sterling family
00:23:28we are here and forth
00:23:30we are here and forth strangers
00:23:31all for the sake of a worthless beggar
00:23:43you would sever ties with us
00:23:45it is fortunate we never placed our hopes in you
00:23:48is that not what father has always thought of
00:23:53why should i remain here only to be an eyesore to him
00:23:56hold it
00:23:59now that you wish to leave
00:24:01i fear it is too late
00:24:02guards
00:24:04bring the burning charcoal
00:24:06from the kitchen
00:24:07scatter them across the board
00:24:08what are you trying to do
00:24:11your majesty
00:24:13something here
00:24:14what happened
00:24:14lady evelyn was humiliated
00:24:15at the sterling estate
00:24:17one's body and soul are bestowed by one's parents
00:24:24if you wish to sever ties
00:24:26you must first repay your parents kindness
00:24:29my lady speaks most reasonably
00:24:31given your current state
00:24:33it would be far too much to expect
00:24:35that you present anything of great value
00:24:37then you have no choice but to walk barefoot
00:24:39across this bed of burning charcoal
00:24:41it is pleasing so fiercely
00:24:44how could anyone survive walking across them
00:24:47i will not walk
00:24:48oh
00:24:51it seems dear sister
00:24:53that you no longer want this jade pendant
00:24:56stop
00:24:58lucas is the only one who has ever treated me well
00:25:03this jade pendant was left to him by his parents
00:25:06farewell
00:25:07i will never allow his heartfelt gift to be trampled a couple
00:25:10for the sake of a filthy beggar you would go to such lengths you must have lost your mind
00:25:17for the sake of a filthy beggar you would go to such lengths you must have lost your mind
00:25:34you must have lost your mind
00:25:38for a mere jade pendant a lady born into privilege would willingly walk across burning charcoal no wonder she was foolish enough to marry a mere beggar
00:25:46after all what does a beggar have to his name but worthless trinkets
00:25:50this jade pendant is likely his most treasured possession
00:25:54no wonder dear sister cherishes it so
00:25:57the jade pendant was left to me by my father
00:26:01i've carried it with me all these years
00:26:03now
00:26:04now
00:26:05i'm giving it to you
00:26:06now
00:26:07i'm giving it to you
00:26:11for me
00:26:14my lady
00:26:15lucas
00:26:17do not worry
00:26:19i will reclaim the jade pendant
00:26:21can you
00:26:34return the jade pendant to me now
00:26:38you want it
00:26:40then crawl over and take it
00:26:42as long as you crawl over this jade pendant will be yours
00:26:48the jade pendant was left to me by my father
00:27:04i've carried it with me all these years
00:27:07now
00:27:08i'm giving it to you
00:27:11all right
00:27:13i will cherish it well
00:27:16you claim to cherish your love for that filthy beggar but if you were disfigured would your
00:27:46dearest husband still want you
00:27:48yeah
00:27:49why are you looking at me like that
00:27:52i have long told you
00:27:54the fate of a woman who wets a beggar can only be one to be trampled upon at will
00:27:59you exhaust yourself trying to torment me
00:28:02but do you truly believe you'll get your way
00:28:06i want you to spend the rest of your days wallowing in the gutter watching as i rise to become the most esteemed women in the world
00:28:14his majesty has arrived
00:28:21who dares lay a hand on my woman
00:28:31who dares lay a hand on my woman
00:28:33who dares lay a hand on my woman
00:28:37Evelyn, I'm sorry. I'm late.
00:28:42Just leave.
00:28:43Lucas, I didn't lose your Jake pendant.
00:28:52Did they say it was his majesty? How could it be him?
00:28:55That beggar is dressed in such luxurious robes.
00:28:58And those men, are they the Imperial Guards?
00:29:01Why would they take orders from a beggar?
00:29:02I heard that filthy beggar's mother once served in the palace.
00:29:05Is it natural for him to procure some robes?
00:29:07That wretch beggar has suffered humiliation last time, and now he has come to regain his dignity?
00:29:13What a joke. A mere beggar, daring to put on an act in the Sterling Estate?
00:29:17Look at the fine husband you've chosen.
00:29:19Useless is one thing, but to be so audacious as to steal from the Imperial Palace?
00:29:24If his majesty were to find out, do you really believe you will be spared?
00:29:27Deviant fools, you're doomed.
00:29:32You, what do you think you're doing?
00:29:33Evelyn, come with me.
00:29:36Evelyn, what's wrong?
00:29:47Who did this?
00:29:49Lucas.
00:29:49Yes, it was me. So what? I was only trying to help my dear sister. Who would have thought she would walk barefoot across a burning charcoal? I wonder what she was thinking. Such a fool.
00:30:06Silence! And who do you think you are to dare raise your voice before me?
00:30:11Yes, I'm insulting her because she married a worthless man. I am a noble lady with the Montag family.
00:30:17You are nothing but insects beneath my feet. Even if I were to kill you here and now, you ought to kneel and sack me for it.
00:30:24Let's see how much longer you can keep up this charade. Guard! Seize this filthy beggar, Neville and Sterling!
00:30:29Wait.
00:30:29How dare you humiliate my lady? Seize them! Seize them!
00:30:41Ah! How dare you! I'm Lady Joseph of the Montag!
00:30:47The husband saved me!
00:30:48You filthy beggar! Guards! Whoever kills him for me, I shall reward him with ten tails of gold.
00:30:53Insolent, wretch! Lord Montague is of royal lineage!
00:30:59If you dare lay a hand on him, you shall make an enemy of the entire Montague family!
00:31:03And what of it?
00:31:04Anyone who dares to harm my lady shall only have one face, death!
00:31:11You filthy beggar! You're taking this act too far!
00:31:14Before I lose my temper, release me at once! I might disappear your life!
00:31:18You've tortured Evelyn to such a wretched state!
00:31:21Press their faces!
00:31:23Straight into the burning charcoal!
00:31:26Uh!
00:31:26No!
00:31:28Oh! No! No!
00:31:30What are you doing? No!
00:31:32Stop! Once the judicial court arrives, you are doomed!
00:31:36All right. My brother is an official of the Imperial Court.
00:31:39Do you really think you'll walk away alive?
00:31:42I'd like to see if the judicial court would tolerate this!
00:31:47Carry on!
00:31:49Help!
00:31:50No! Help!
00:31:50No! Excuse me!
00:31:52You wretched fool! If you wish to die, don't drag your Stoing family down with you!
00:31:57No!
00:31:58Stop!
00:31:59Brother! Brother, save me!
00:32:11Who is harming my brother?
00:32:17The Imperial Secret Guards!
00:32:19Why are they here?
00:32:20Yes!
00:32:22I summoned them!
00:32:23That voice!
00:32:25Could it be?
00:32:26Your Majesty!
00:32:29Your Majesty!
00:32:33The Emperor!
00:32:34How could this filthy beggar...
00:32:36Brother!
00:32:37Don't let this filthy beggar fool you!
00:32:39These clothes he's wearing are all stolen from the Imperial Palace!
00:32:41All these people were bribed by him with a huge sum of money!
00:32:44That's right!
00:32:45You're new to this office!
00:32:46It's normal to get the wrong person, but he really is a filthy beggar!
00:32:49He can't possibly be the Emperor!
00:32:51That's true.
00:32:52The Emperor couldn't possibly be here!
00:32:54Wretched girl!
00:32:55Look at the fine husband you've chosen!
00:32:58You've offended Lord Montague!
00:32:59I'll see how you plan to end this!
00:33:02My Lord!
00:33:03You must uphold justice for us!
00:33:05This filthy beggar and Evelyn Sterling!
00:33:07They defied human ethics!
00:33:09Even intended to murder us!
00:33:11Outrageous!
00:33:12At the foot of the Imperial City!
00:33:14How can you act so brazenly?
00:33:15Guards!
00:33:16Take them to the dungeon of the Judicial Court!
00:33:18Interrogate them with torture!
00:33:19Wait!
00:33:21What else do you have to say?
00:33:23Since when was this position of Lord Justice Deputy?
00:33:26Yours to assume!
00:33:27You filthy beggar!
00:33:29How could you possibly know about court appointments?
00:33:31My brother was appointed by the Empress Dowager herself!
00:33:34What now?
00:33:34Regret finally sinking in?
00:33:35Even the Empress Dowager was deceived!
00:33:39Your Montague family truly is impressive!
00:33:45Empress Dowager, please speak up for your subject!
00:33:48His Majesty outside the palace married the eldest daughter of the Sterling family!
00:33:51Because that woman His Majesty even lashed out!
00:33:53You said His Majesty married another woman outside the palace?
00:33:57Guards!
00:33:57Prepare the sedan!
00:34:01Insolent!
00:34:02How dare you offend the Empress Dowager?
00:34:04Are you trying to get yourself killed?
00:34:05Lord Montague!
00:34:06Please see clearly!
00:34:08Our Sterling family has long severed ties with Evelyn Sterling!
00:34:11Every word she says has nothing to do with us!
00:34:14That's right, my lord!
00:34:15Our Sterling family has always followed the rules!
00:34:17We would never dare speak against the royal family!
00:34:19Please see the truth, my lord!
00:34:21The President and the Royalty is the capital of crime!
00:34:23You must not let them go, my lord!
00:34:24Evelyn Sterling, your dear husband has now committed a heinous crime!
00:34:27No matter who comes today, they cannot save you!
00:34:32I can't...
00:34:33I can't...
00:34:33Lucas break up your arm!
00:34:34Spare us, my lord!
00:34:36He didn't mean to offend...
00:34:37Avalyn!
00:34:44Avalyn!
00:34:45Let's go!
00:34:46How dare you!
00:34:47Trying to run?
00:34:48Guards!
00:34:48Stop them!
00:34:49Whoever dares to block us again, kill without mercy!
00:34:52Yes, sir!
00:34:52Trying to escape?
00:34:58It's not that easy!
00:35:04Lucas!
00:35:09Lucas!
00:35:10Lucas!
00:35:12Josephine Sterling, why is your heart so vicious?
00:35:15Lucas has no grievance with you, yet you harms him so cruelly!
00:35:18This filthy beggar actually tried to have some disfigure me?
00:35:21Of course I couldn't let you leave!
00:35:23Lucas!
00:35:27Stop looking!
00:35:28Your man won't be here to save you this time!
00:35:30You've got a death wish!
00:35:32Lucas!
00:35:34Well, you still can't hurry and go!
00:35:35I can't!
00:35:36Go?
00:35:37You still think he can go?
00:35:40Josephine Sterling, why won't you just let me go?
00:35:46I have to admit, sister, you're truly fortunate!
00:35:50Even marrying a beggar, you still found true love!
00:35:53What a pity!
00:35:54The more you're like this, the more impossible it is for me to let you have your way!
00:35:58You-
00:35:58Josephine!
00:36:00The grudge between us should not involve others!
00:36:03You can do whatever you want to me!
00:36:05I beg you!
00:36:06Let Lucas go, please!
00:36:08Avalyn, you don't need to waste your breath on her!
00:36:11I can't drag you into this!
00:36:12How touching!
00:36:14Even at a time like this!
00:36:16You still have time to flirt with this filthy beggar?
00:36:19Since you're feeling wrong so deep, I might as well send you both to death together!
00:36:26What are you waiting for?
00:36:28Die!
00:36:29Avalyn, watch out!
00:36:30The Emperor Stowager has arrived!
00:36:34I'd like to see who dares harm my royal son!
00:36:40He really is the Emperor?
00:36:44He-
00:36:45He really is the Emperor?
00:36:47Avalyn!
00:36:47Avalyn!
00:36:48Imperial physician!
00:36:50Call the Imperial physician quickly!
00:36:51Your Majesty!
00:36:51Victor Langley, I ordered her to immediately send her back for treatment!
00:36:56If anything happens to her, I'll make sure you pay!
00:36:58Your servant, her base!
00:36:59Come, come, come!
00:37:00Hurry!
00:37:03Your Majesty, all members of the Starlink family have been arrested!
00:37:07Your Majesty?
00:37:08Your-
00:37:08Your Majesty?
00:37:11What?
00:37:12You called him?
00:37:13Your Majesty!
00:37:14Wasn't he a beggar?
00:37:15Pass down my decree!
00:37:17Sebastian Serding and his family are executed on the spot!
00:37:20Master!
00:37:23Madam!
00:37:23Madam!
00:37:25Admin Montague, as an official of the court, you abused your power and aided evil from this
00:37:30day forth.
00:37:30You are stripped of your duty, imprisoned, along the Montague in the Judicial Court!
00:37:34Spare me, Your Majesty!
00:37:35Spare me!
00:37:36Please, Your Majesty!
00:37:37Spare me, Your Majesty!
00:37:38Thank Your Majesty to revoke the order!
00:37:41It was my fault!
00:37:44I failed to see the truth, Your Majesty!
00:37:47When you humiliated Evelyn back then, did you ever think this day would come?
00:37:53Impossible!
00:37:54Given a second chance to life, how can I still make the wrong choice?
00:37:58Empress Dowager, I did commit a grave offense, but it was all under the orders of the Strangley
00:38:02family!
00:38:02Empress Dowager, please, for the sake of my father's honor, spare me once!
00:38:07I beg Your Majesty and Empress Dowager for mercy!
00:38:09Please have mercy, Empress Dowager!
00:38:11Have mercy, Empress Dowager!
00:38:13My son, although the two unfilial sons of the Montague family are foolish, they were
00:38:18not the masterminds.
00:38:19They should be punished lighter.
00:38:20The Strangley family is a household of commoners.
00:38:23To execute them all is indeed lacking consideration for the women.
00:38:27I saw that woman was badly injured, my son.
00:38:30You should go tend to her quickly.
00:38:31Lucas, are you alright?
00:38:51Are you alright?
00:38:52Did you get hurt?
00:38:53I'm fine.
00:38:54Lie down quickly.
00:38:54The Imperius Physician said you have to lie down.
00:38:57Come on!
00:38:58Imperial Physician?
00:38:59What is going on?
00:39:03Why are we in the palace?
00:39:05What exactly happened?
00:39:08It was the Empress Dowager who saved us.
00:39:10The Empress Dowager?
00:39:13You want to make Evelyn Sterling your Empress?
00:39:16I absolutely do not approve!
00:39:18I pledge myself to Evelyn for life in private.
00:39:22Whether you approve or not, I will overcome all obstacles to make Evelyn my Empress.
00:39:26You!
00:39:29If you truly wish to make her Empress, she must pass my test.
00:39:34But...
00:39:35But, before that, you must not let her know your identity.
00:39:42Otherwise, I have plenty of ways to stop you.
00:39:46She left the palace to pray.
00:39:50Just happened to walk by the Sterling State.
00:39:52That's how she saved us.
00:39:55Then...
00:39:56What about my father and the others?
00:39:59The Empress Dowager gave the order to have them all beaten 50 strikes each.
00:40:03Adrian Montague frequented the pleasure districts.
00:40:05His body couldn't take it and he fainted.
00:40:07The Empress Dowager ordered him to be put in confinement.
00:40:09And your sister was also sent to the Office of Discipline to do hard labor.
00:40:13And for your father and the others, they were exiled.
00:40:17Exiled?
00:40:19Evelyn.
00:40:21From now on, I will protect you.
00:40:23I asked the Empress Dowager for a position.
00:40:27And assigned you to the Imperial Household Bureau.
00:40:30From now on, the two of us will be working in the palace.
00:40:35That's wonderful.
00:40:36When the time comes, we may work in the palace for three to five years.
00:40:40Then we can leave together.
00:40:42And live a simple life.
00:40:43Okay.
00:40:50Evelyn.
00:40:51I hope you can forgive me.
00:40:58Evelyn.
00:40:59When I have some free time, I'll come to see you.
00:41:02Alright.
00:41:05Great.
00:41:05Great.
00:41:13Guests should notify us before touring the Imperial Household Bureau.
00:41:20This one here is the steward of the Bureau, Ma'am Langston.
00:41:23If you need anything, just go to her.
00:41:27Greetings, Ma'am Langston.
00:41:30This one here is a newly arrived maid, Evelyn Sterling.
00:41:33In the days to come, please take good care of her, Ma'am Langston.
00:41:37Rest assured, I will take good care of Miss Evelyn.
00:41:40I definitely won't let her do heavy work.
00:41:43Lucas, I came here to work, right?
00:41:51Why does it feel like I'm being treated like a mistress?
00:41:58She...
00:41:59Maybe she's a nice person.
00:42:08Miss Evelyn, please come with me.
00:42:11Go ahead.
00:42:27You!
00:42:28Clean all of these thoroughly.
00:42:30You and I both work at the Imperial Household Bureau.
00:42:32The tasks are assigned in advance.
00:42:34Why should I be the one to do your work?
00:42:36You've got the nerves to ask?
00:42:37It's because of you that I ended up cleaning the toilet bowl.
00:42:40Some people must have used certain means to land a post here.
00:42:43And somehow even earn Ma'am Langston's favor.
00:42:45She got all the Yeez's work assigned to you.
00:42:53Hey!
00:42:54Give it back to me!
00:43:07The Dragon Jade Pendant?
00:43:09There's something only His Majesty can wear.
00:43:11Hurry in and inform Madam Langston.
00:43:12Someone is stealing.
00:43:14Oh, Majesty.
00:43:15Give it back to me right now.
00:43:16What are you waiting for?
00:43:32Grab her!
00:43:33Everyone, stop right there.
00:43:35Your Grace.
00:43:43The Imperial Household Bureau is such a crude place.
00:43:46You have never come here before.
00:43:47It might harm your noble health.
00:43:49Allow me to announce your arrival.
00:43:51No need.
00:43:52This time, I am disguised as a Bureau Matron
00:43:54because I want to truly know Evelyn Sterling.
00:43:57She must never learn of my identity.
00:44:00Palace rules are strict.
00:44:10I was only gone for a little while.
00:44:12And you dare behave so wildly.
00:44:14What do you take the Imperial Household Bureau for?
00:44:16Ma'am, she stole His Majesty's Jade Pendant.
00:44:21The one thing most forbidden in the harm is Eve.
00:44:23She feared being exposed and even tried to harm me.
00:44:26Ma'am, you must punish her properly.
00:44:28Ma'am, Langston, please let me explain.
00:44:32This isn't what happened.
00:44:33Enough.
00:44:34Hand over the Jade Pendant.
00:44:39The pendant belongs to me.
00:44:43I said hand over the Jade Pendant.
00:44:58The Dragon Jade Pendant.
00:45:02It truly belongs to His Majesty.
00:45:04The Dragon Jade Pendant.
00:45:06It truly belongs to His Majesty.
00:45:08The Emperor even gave her something this important?
00:45:11She even dares to steal His Majesty's pendant.
00:45:14In the future, who knows what outrageous things she might do?
00:45:17Palace rules are very clear.
00:45:19Anyone caught stealing goods worth more than one dollar
00:45:21will have their left foot cut off and be branded.
00:45:24Ma'am, please listen to my explanation.
00:45:26This pendant was given to me by someone very dear to me.
00:45:30It was definitely not stolen.
00:45:32I truly don't know how it could belong to His Majesty.
00:45:34We confirm the pendant belongs to my son.
00:45:37Wouldn't that expose us to your identity?
00:45:39No.
00:45:40We can't rely on the object to prove there was theft involved.
00:45:43I'll thoroughly investigate this matter until the truth is found.
00:45:47The pendant will remain with me.
00:45:48If you are truly innocent, I will make things right for you.
00:45:51Thank you, ma'am.
00:45:54This is the new steward, Madam Williams.
00:45:56From now on, she will work with me to manage the Bureau.
00:45:59All of you, behave yourselves.
00:46:01Anyone who tries to be sneaky or lazy
00:46:03will be punished according to palace rules.
00:46:06Yes, ma'am.
00:46:06Your bullying of your colleague has not been settled yet.
00:46:14You are to clean toilet bowl as punishment.
00:46:16You may eat only when you finish.
00:46:21Yes, ma'am.
00:46:21Oh, isn't this much better?
00:46:41Your Majesty, Miss Caldwell has come to the palace again today.
00:46:54Do you wish to see her?
00:46:55No.
00:46:56Tell her to go back where she came from.
00:46:58This.
00:46:59You.
00:47:00Go back.
00:47:01I'm going to see Evelyn.
00:47:02If you follow me, you'll expose my identity.
00:47:05Out of the way.
00:47:09Evelyn.
00:47:10Evelyn.
00:47:11Lucas.
00:47:16Why are you here?
00:47:19How can Madam Langston let you do this kind of work?
00:47:22I'll go speak with her.
00:47:24I'll go speak with her.
00:47:26Lucas.
00:47:28It's just cleaning a toilet bowl is not a big deal.
00:47:32Evelyn.
00:47:36I.
00:47:36I'm sorry you had to endure this.
00:47:46I promise I'll find a way to get you out of here as soon as possible.
00:47:50By the way, the jade pendant of yours, what's the story behind it?
00:47:54Why is it that they keep saying that the pendant belongs to his majesty?
00:47:58Oh, my father.
00:48:01My father once won first place in the imperial exam.
00:48:03To encourage outstanding scholars, his majesty rewarded him with the jade pendant.
00:48:07This is how it came into our hands.
00:48:09Oh, I see.
00:48:10All they say is his majesty, his majesty.
00:48:12I thought maybe you were lying to me.
00:48:14Who's there?
00:48:23It's Madam Willems.
00:48:24Hurry up, go.
00:48:25Go let her see you.
00:48:25Tomorrow.
00:48:26I'll come to see you tomorrow again.
00:48:27Madam, all the toilet bowls have been cleaned.
00:48:38Cleaned already?
00:48:40Then go sweep the entire back courtyard.
00:48:46Yes, ma'am.
00:48:49Finally done with everything.
00:48:57Why are you throwing my things?
00:49:04Madam Willems gave orders herself.
00:49:06She said at first light tomorrow, you're to deliver her medicine.
00:49:08Ma'am said, the medicine must be boiled with morning dew.
00:49:12Tonight, you should wait outside.
00:49:13Morning dew.
00:49:16Morning dew.
00:49:18Everyone heard it.
00:49:19I'm not making it up.
00:49:20Why is Madam Willems always picking on me?
00:49:23Madam Willems already showed me mercy by not punishing for the theft last time.
00:49:27All she asked was for you to collect the morning dew.
00:49:29You should be grateful.
00:49:30The pendant wasn't stolen at all.
00:49:31Stop falsely accusing me.
00:49:33Not stolen?
00:49:33Are you saying his majesty gave it to you himself?
00:49:45The night air is damped with dew.
00:49:47I'm going inside to get my own blanket.
00:49:48Is that not allowed?
00:49:50What arrogance.
00:49:51This is the Imperial Palace.
00:49:52There's no such thing as yours or mine.
00:49:54Don't think that just because Madam Willems
00:49:55or you can do whatever you want.
00:49:57Who said you could come in?
00:50:00Move aside.
00:50:08Avalyn.
00:50:11Avalyn.
00:50:12Are you all right?
00:50:14Who did this?
00:50:16Victor Langley, why is he here?
00:50:18Could it be that he is...
00:50:20You want to die?
00:50:21Your majesty!
00:50:24You're the emperor.
00:50:32You're his majesty.
00:50:35Insolent servant!
00:50:39You must never let her discover your true identity.
00:50:42My deepest apologies, your majesty.
00:50:54I merely saw someone injured and acted out of concern.
00:50:59Fortunately, it wasn't his majesty.
00:51:01But has Master Langley been by his majesty's side?
00:51:06Master Langley.
00:51:06What is going on here?
00:51:09Oh, this young guy in here,
00:51:12he made a strike in resemblance to his majesty.
00:51:14I specifically brought him to the palace to interrogate him.
00:51:17Uh-uh.
00:51:18Hey, you, the new one.
00:51:20How can you be so ignorant of the rules?
00:51:21Don't you know you should behave yourself here?
00:51:23I humbly apologize.
00:51:25I acknowledge my error.
00:51:27Madam Langston, I beg your pardon.
00:51:29It's entirely my fault
00:51:30for causing this young officer concern.
00:51:32Even if you understand your error,
00:51:33they'll leave at once.
00:51:44As for you...
00:51:48Fraternizing with the guards is a grave matter.
00:51:50Yet Madam Williams nearly punished her with kneeling.
00:51:53The last time she stole a jade pendant,
00:51:54that incident was also swept under the rug.
00:51:58Tell me,
00:51:58if his majesty knew she had stolen his jade pendant,
00:52:01how do you think he would handle her?
00:52:13I shall inform his majesty at once.
00:52:16It was you who stole his jade pendant.
00:52:18Let us see if he will still let you off so easily.
00:52:20Ah!
00:52:22Ah, my face!
00:52:24My face!
00:52:25Ah, my face!
00:52:27Ah!
00:52:28Ah!
00:52:29You foolish serpent!
00:52:30What have you put in this bowl?
00:52:32I...
00:52:33I obtained a recipe from a tallist who claimed
00:52:35they could enhance one's beauty when consumed.
00:52:40I only wished to do what was best for Madam Williams,
00:52:43which is why I acted so foolishly.
00:52:45How dare you serve something of unknown origin to ma'am
00:52:48if this rash on her face does not fade?
00:52:51How will you atone for this?
00:52:53Madam!
00:52:53Guards!
00:52:54Drag her away!
00:52:55And sell her to a slave trader!
00:52:57Oh, Madam Williams!
00:52:58Have mercy!
00:52:59Madam!
00:52:59Have mercy!
00:53:00Please!
00:53:01Madam!
00:53:01Madam!
00:53:02Madam, have mercy!
00:53:04Madam!
00:53:06Madam!
00:53:09May I be permitted to try?
00:53:11You?
00:53:14You?
00:53:14I have studied medical texts
00:53:16and I can prepare herbal remedy
00:53:18that might alleviate the rash on your face.
00:53:25If...
00:53:25If my methods prove effective,
00:53:29I beg you, Madam,
00:53:31to spare Isabella's life.
00:53:32His Majesty has not paid me attention
00:53:44for a long time.
00:53:46Yet I hear
00:53:47he has recently been visiting
00:53:48Imperial Household Bureau.
00:53:50Tell me who could be
00:53:51in the Imperial Household Bureau
00:53:52to capture His Majesty's interest so deeply.
00:53:55I don't know!
00:53:56I know nothing!
00:53:57Speak!
00:53:58I remember now!
00:54:03There is indeed someone
00:54:04who dares to do such a thing!
00:54:06Oh?
00:54:17It may not look appealing,
00:54:19but it is true
00:54:20that the rash has faded somewhat.
00:54:24It seems
00:54:25you do have some skill.
00:54:26Thank you for your praise, Madam.
00:54:29Madam,
00:54:30you need to only wait
00:54:31six more hours
00:54:32and the rash
00:54:33will completely disappear.
00:54:46Eh?
00:54:52What are you trying to do now?
00:54:56If it weren't for you today,
00:55:03I might have already
00:55:04been taken away.
00:55:06As for what happened
00:55:07before,
00:55:07I owe you an apology.
00:55:09I will accept
00:55:09any punishment
00:55:10or scolding you see fit.
00:55:19Why would I scold you?
00:55:20Sir, you're willing to forgive me?
00:55:27You're not entirely a bad person.
00:55:30It's just that your words
00:55:32can be utterly vicious.
00:55:42Let's go.
00:55:42Her majesty.
00:55:43Her majesty.
00:55:48I believe that
00:55:49his majesty's insistence
00:55:51on making Lady Evelyn
00:55:52the empress
00:55:52does not seem like
00:55:53a mere impulse.
00:55:55Lady Evelyn
00:55:56truly possesses
00:55:57remarkable qualities.
00:56:00I'll see you to chestnut cake.
00:56:02It was her!
00:56:03It was you
00:56:13who seduced
00:56:13his majesty.
00:56:17With us stuck
00:56:18the face of yours.
00:56:19No wonder
00:56:19you can't stay
00:56:20out of trouble.
00:56:21His majesty
00:56:22finding a bride
00:56:22outside the palace
00:56:23is moving.
00:56:23But when did
00:56:25your lowly servants
00:56:26dare to entertain
00:56:27such wicked thoughts?
00:56:29When did Evelyn
00:56:29ever seduce
00:56:30his majesty?
00:56:31Isabella,
00:56:31have you forgotten
00:56:32how much we suffered
00:56:33because of her?
00:56:34Evelyn never once
00:56:34provoked me intentionally.
00:56:35It was you
00:56:36who kept picking
00:56:37fights deliberately.
00:56:39Isabella!
00:56:41Do you even know
00:56:42who I am?
00:56:43How dare you act
00:56:43so insolently
00:56:44in my presence?
00:56:46Susan.
00:56:50Wait!
00:56:51The person
00:56:52standing before you
00:56:53is Lady Caldwell
00:56:54daughter of Chancellor
00:56:55Caldwell.
00:56:55She's the one
00:56:56the Empress
00:56:56Dodgerager
00:56:57has chosen
00:56:58to be Empress.
00:56:59What a fool.
00:56:59Since Lady Caldwell
00:57:00is the esteemed
00:57:01daughter of the
00:57:01Chancellor
00:57:02surely you are
00:57:03a reasonable person.
00:57:04We have never
00:57:04even met
00:57:05his majesty.
00:57:05So how could
00:57:06there be any
00:57:06talk of seduction?
00:57:07I beg you
00:57:08Lady Caldwell
00:57:08spare me.
00:57:10I heard from
00:57:10Eleanor
00:57:11that you not
00:57:11only seduced
00:57:12his majesty
00:57:13but also
00:57:14entangled
00:57:14yourself
00:57:14with the guards.
00:57:15That face
00:57:16of yours
00:57:16is too
00:57:17dangerous
00:57:17to keep
00:57:18her.
00:57:23stop!
00:57:42The Imperial
00:57:43household bureau
00:57:44is part of the
00:57:45harem.
00:57:45Since when
00:57:46is it your
00:57:46place to
00:57:46interfere?
00:57:47A mere old servant, dares to raise your voice in front of me?
00:57:52You, how dare you?
00:57:54His Majesty and I grew up together. I'm the only candidate for emphasis. The harm will be mine sooner or later.
00:58:00Dealing the lowly maid is nothing to me.
00:58:03Preposterous! Do you even know who stands before you?
00:58:07Aren't you just a low-born servant?
00:58:11If I don't teach you a lesson, you'll never learn your place.
00:58:14Restrainer as well.
00:58:16Eleanor, you wouldn't dare.
00:58:22I never expected you to be so venomous at heart. Her Majesty truly misjudged you.
00:58:29You dare call yourself Her Majesty? Who are you taking yourself for? The Empress Dowager?
00:58:38A disfigured old wretch like you, dares to use the title of the Empress Dowager? It seems you've grown tired of living.
00:58:44It seems you still refuse to admit your wrongdoing.
00:58:46What wrong have I done?
00:58:48You, born into lowly status, can only be servants in the palace. To defy your superiors is to seek death.
00:58:54You, Lady Catwell, the inner court is under the jurisdiction of His Majesty and the Empress Dowager.
00:58:59To deal with the palace servants privately is likely against the rules. I beg you to show mercy.
00:59:03As the head of the Imperial House of Heroes, you have allowed your mage to choose His Majesty. Such behavior is a dangerous example. This is unforgivable. Fetch my way!
00:59:11The Supreme Blossom banquet will be held at the beginning of next month. This year, all the nobles and dignitaries will be in attendance. Everything must be prepared perfectly.
00:59:25Your Majesty, rest assured. I will spare no effort in ensuring its success.
00:59:29You insolent servant. How dare you disturb His Majesty?
00:59:35His Majesty?
00:59:37This humble maid greets Your Majesty and beg your majesty to visit and save Evelyn Sterling.
00:59:41What did you say? Evelyn's in danger.
00:59:48His Majesty?
00:59:50This humble maid greets Your Majesty and beg your majesty to visit and save Evelyn Sterling.
00:59:54What did you say? Evelyn's in danger.
00:59:57What are you doing?
01:00:10It was me who offended Lady Cabin.
01:00:13And I got wish for him to suffer punishment on my account.
01:00:17Since you're so eager to play the hero, I shall grant your wish today.
01:00:21Enough!
01:00:22Anna Caldwell, Her Majesty advises you not to go too far, otherwise...
01:00:26You called yourself Her Majesty again? You reckless wretch!
01:00:29Today, I shall teach you the rules on behalf of the Empress Dowager!
01:00:32Anna Caldwell!
01:00:35Do you know who you are about to whip?
01:00:38Your Majesty...
01:00:39I greet the Empress Dowager!
01:00:44I greet Her Majesty.
01:00:46The Empress Dowager?
01:00:48How could she possibly be the Empress Dowager?
01:00:50How could she possibly be the Empress Dowager?
01:00:58How is this possible?
01:01:00Her Majesty was merely testing you, but she never expected you to be so insolent.
01:01:05How dare you overstep and offend Her Majesty herself!
01:01:09Your Majesty, this humble subject admits her fault!
01:01:12I fail to recognize that you are the Empress Dowager!
01:01:15I beg your Majesty for forgiveness!
01:01:17I beg the Emperor for mercy!
01:01:19The Emperor...
01:01:21This humble official believes this matters are of great importance.
01:01:27It concerns the dignity of the Empress Dowager.
01:01:28I implore Your Majesty to carefully consider the matter.
01:01:37Exactly!
01:01:38How could you dare to offend the Empress Dowager?
01:01:42Admit your fault at once!
01:01:43This humble subject admits my fault!
01:01:46Your Majesty!
01:01:47It was this wretched maid!
01:01:48She told me to seduce His Majesty!
01:01:52This is why I lost my composure!
01:01:54Lady Caldwell!
01:01:55It was clear to you!
01:01:56Simon, if it weren't for your manipulation, how could I have spoken so recklessly before
01:01:59the Empress Dowager?
01:02:00The palace maid Eleanor Fairfox has spread rumors and caused trouble.
01:02:04Take her away and sell her at once!
01:02:07The palace maid Eleanor Fairfox has spread rumors and caused trouble.
01:02:10Take her away and sell her at once!
01:02:11Your Majesty, have mercy!
01:02:13I did not spread rumors!
01:02:14I saw Evelyn flirting with the guards!
01:02:16I truly did not spread rumors!
01:02:18Your Majesty!
01:02:19I beg your Majesty!
01:02:20You are the eldest daughter of the sturdy family!
01:02:22How dare you!
01:02:22Anna Caldwell!
01:02:23I always believed you to be a kind-hearted,
01:02:25yet I never expected you to be ruthless!
01:02:28You've overstepped your place and still dared to dream of becoming Empress!
01:02:31You are sentenced to one year in the Office of Discipline to reflect on your actions!
01:02:34Office of Discipline!
01:02:35No!
01:02:36Your Majesty!
01:02:37This almost object admits her fault!
01:02:38Your Majesty, please spare me!
01:02:40I do not want to go to the Office of Discipline!
01:02:43I have questions for you.
01:02:45Where is your Majesty taking them?
01:03:03Evelyn!
01:03:05Lucas!
01:03:06Did the Empress down to punish you?
01:03:07Of course not!
01:03:09Her Majesty wished to discuss the Spring Blossom Banquet with me!
01:03:11That's a relief!
01:03:14Evelyn!
01:03:17Evelyn has passed the test!
01:03:18Wonderful!
01:03:19I will reveal my identity to her and make her my Empress!
01:03:23There is no need to rush the coronation!
01:03:25The Ministry of Rights is preparing for the Spring Blossom Banquet next month!
01:03:29They may not have enough resources to manage both!
01:03:32Moreover, this matter is too sudden!
01:03:34I'm concerned the other Ministers may object!
01:03:38Mother!
01:03:39Why not let Evelyn organize the Spring Blossom Banquet?
01:03:41If she can manage this banquet, it will not only prove her capability, but also make her coronation more acceptable to everyone!
01:03:48Her Majesty wants you to take charge of the Spring Blossom Banquet!
01:03:51Me?
01:03:53I don't know how to organize it!
01:03:58Don't worry!
01:03:59Trust your abilities!
01:04:00You shall triumph!
01:04:01I'll also assist you behind the scenes!
01:04:02All right!
01:04:14Get moving, all of you!
01:04:17If anyone there is a slack-off, my whip shows no mercy!
01:04:25Useless fool!
01:04:27Do you still think you're a pampered young lady?
01:04:29Once you're in the Office of Discipline, no one gets to laze around!
01:04:37Evelyn Sterling, this is all your fault!
01:04:43Get it!
01:04:44Don't touch me!
01:04:45I'm the daughter of Chancellor Caldwell!
01:04:47Yeah!
01:04:48But I better show some respect!
01:04:54The daughter of Chancellor Caldwell?
01:04:57In my past life, Adrian Montag was promoted by the Empress Elwiger during the Spring Blossom Banquet!
01:05:01If I can escape this wretched place, and find a way to bring Adrian to the Spring Blossom Banquet, I can surely turn things around!
01:05:09What a wretched place!
01:05:16They expect me, a lady, to wash my clothes myself?
01:05:22Where did this lowly maid come from?
01:05:23I...
01:05:24Lady, I have an urgent request.
01:05:29When?
01:05:29Why should I help you?
01:05:30I am of noble birth.
01:05:33Were it not for this temporary misfortune, you wouldn't even be worthy to speak to me.
01:05:40My elder sister Evelyn Sterling is the reason I was in prison here!
01:05:44If you help escape, I shall be forever endowed to you.
01:05:50Evelyn Sterling?
01:05:51Not bad.
01:05:57The banquet itinerary is clear and well-structured.
01:06:00It is evident that much effort was put into it.
01:06:02And trusting you at the banquet's organization was indeed a wide choice.
01:06:06Many thanks for your majesty's praise.
01:06:08Your majesty!
01:06:09Terrible news!
01:06:10The Office of Discipline is on fire!
01:06:11What?
01:06:12Sir, what is the situation inside?
01:06:22The fire has engulfed the entire rear courtyard.
01:06:23Nearly half the people couldn't make it out.
01:06:26Anna Caldwell.
01:06:33Your majesty!
01:06:39Your majesty!
01:06:40This humble subject has come to realize my mistakes.
01:06:43I beg you to spare me from this punishment.
01:06:46The Office of Discipline is a place I cannot enjoy even for a single day longer.
01:06:49As long as you're alive, at least this allows me to account for your well-being to your father.
01:06:54Enough!
01:06:55With your temperament, staying in the Office of Discipline would serve no purpose.
01:06:58Next month, you shall be the one to marry into Lior Empire.
01:07:02What?
01:07:03I'm married to life?
01:07:05What?
01:07:06Are you unwilling?
01:07:07Or would you prefer to continue staying in the Office of Discipline?
01:07:12No.
01:07:14This humble subject humbly obeys your majesty's decree.
01:07:18I shall depart for the marriage alliance next month.
01:07:23However, I have an impertinent request.
01:07:26I was able to escape this calamity.
01:07:28Thanks to Josephine Sterling risking her life to save, I dare to ask that your majesty release Josephine Sterling from the Office of Discipline.
01:07:35I pay your respects to your majesty.
01:07:37I remember.
01:07:42Josephine is your sister.
01:07:45Tell me.
01:07:47How should I reward her?
01:07:52Empress Dowager.
01:07:53We were never close since childhood.
01:07:56Our bond is not strong.
01:07:57I don't get a say in this.
01:08:01Since you have agreed to the marriage alliance, then so be it.
01:08:04Let's go back.
01:08:05Thank you for your grace.
01:08:18Evelyn Sterling.
01:08:20I thought you had sword height already.
01:08:24Turns out you're still that low.
01:08:27You've ruined our parents and montags.
01:08:29And also got me thrown into the Office of Discipline.
01:08:32About that, I will make sure you pay it.
01:08:44Hey.
01:08:46Edmund, let me out please.
01:08:49This is driving me crazy.
01:08:51You don't get to complain.
01:08:57If it weren't for you and Josephine, two fools, I wouldn't have offended his majesty and lost my position.
01:09:03It's all Josephine's fault.
01:09:08Husband!
01:09:10Why are you back?
01:09:13The Empress Dowager pardoned me.
01:09:15I'm released from Office of Discipline.
01:09:17After everything you put us through, you still have the guts to come back?
01:09:22Edmund, it's all because Evelyn.
01:09:24Instead of blaming each other here, you should think how to get back at her.
01:09:30Get back at her?
01:09:32She's like royalty now.
01:09:34How to get back at her, huh?
01:09:36I saw her once at the Office of Discipline.
01:09:39She was wearing a lonely palace maid's uniform.
01:09:43I don't think she's royal.
01:09:45A palace maid?
01:09:45Could it be that His Majesty married her on a whim?
01:09:50Totally.
01:09:51If His Majesty really liked her, why would she be wearing that uniform?
01:09:56Spring Blossom Banquet is coming.
01:09:58All the nobles will be present then.
01:10:01It's the perfect opportunity.
01:10:03Spring Blossom Banquet.
01:10:05We're invited too.
01:10:07So I can go then?
01:10:11What are you scheming this time?
01:10:12Don't worry.
01:10:17At the banquet, I'll impress everyone.
01:10:20As long as I win the Empress Dowager's favor, our family will rise again.
01:10:42It's going to be all nobles and high officials.
01:10:48Check everything thoroughly.
01:10:50We cannot afford any mistakes.
01:10:54Oh, stop worrying.
01:10:56We've confirmed every detail multiple times already.
01:10:59There won't be any problems.
01:11:00Let's hope so.
01:11:03Avalyn.
01:11:04Avalyn.
01:11:14If you like these pastries, I can get you more.
01:11:21Glad this is a remote area with no patrols.
01:11:25Otherwise, I can't meet like this.
01:11:27Avalyn.
01:11:38Once the banquet ends, wait for me here.
01:11:41I got something to tell you.
01:11:43All right.
01:11:44I'll wait for you here.
01:11:53Husband!
01:11:54Look over there!
01:11:54Look over there!
01:11:57Avalyn.
01:11:59Avalyn and a palace guard.
01:12:05Oh, right.
01:12:06You're on duty today.
01:12:08Let's hurry back.
01:12:11Remember, wait for me here.
01:12:13Okay.
01:12:14Take these.
01:12:19Hey.
01:12:20You really can't go a moment without a man.
01:12:23Just got tossed aside by his majesty, and now, you're ready with the guard.
01:12:38This is the Imperial Palace.
01:12:40Not your place, all right?
01:12:41Everything you do here is washed by his majesty and the Empress Gouger.
01:12:45You were just released.
01:12:47Have you learned your lesson?
01:12:48My husband and I were invited here as honored guests for the banquet.
01:12:53You're nothing but a maid.
01:12:55If you serve us well, I may reward you.
01:12:59If not, you'll get kicked out.
01:13:01You were lucky to have got away last time.
01:13:06No one can protect you this time.
01:13:10What do you mean?
01:13:12I want to destroy you.
01:13:14From head to toe.
01:13:17Greetings, Empress Dowager.
01:13:18Greetings, Empress Dowager.
01:13:30Evelyn.
01:13:32Preparing the banquet must be exhausting.
01:13:35Once it is over, I will reward you properly.
01:13:38It's just my duty.
01:13:39Thanks for your grace.
01:13:42Your Highness, I have something to say.
01:13:44Speak.
01:13:46I wish to report.
01:13:48Evelyn's improper relationship with the guard.
01:13:52Oh?
01:13:53I saw it with my own eyes.
01:13:55Evelyn and a guard were extremely intimate.
01:13:58When caught, they tried to cover it up.
01:14:00If they're this bold in broad daylight, who knows what they do in secret?
01:14:05Your Highness, I did have a contact with a guard.
01:14:09But before entering the palace, we already had developed feelings.
01:14:13In the palace, we only met occasionally.
01:14:15There was nothing improper.
01:14:16If you weren't guilty, why did you hurry away in that moment you saw us?
01:14:21This should be punishable by death.
01:14:23If this matter deserves punishment, please spare the guard's life.
01:14:34Since neither of you are innocent, your Highness, please summon the guard and execute them.
01:14:40Yes, your Highness.
01:14:41Punish them both to uphold palace discipline.
01:14:43You two want me to execute the guard?
01:14:51You two want me to execute the guard?
01:14:56In the palace, it is indeed forbidden for palace maids and guards to mingle.
01:15:00But Evelyn, for organizing the banquet, put in great effort.
01:15:05She's redeemed herself.
01:15:06I have decided to spare her from punishment.
01:15:09Bye!
01:15:09Evelyn, lead me to the banquet site.
01:15:12Yes.
01:15:13Farewell, your Highness.
01:15:28She escaped again.
01:15:29Why is she always so lucky?
01:15:32First the Emperor protected her, and now the Empress dowager.
01:15:35Even she was entrusted with the whole banquet?
01:15:38Since she's in charge of the banquet,
01:15:40We can just...
01:15:47Your Majesty, the banquet is that way.
01:15:51Where are you going?
01:15:52It's about to begin.
01:15:53You'll be late.
01:15:54I've thought it over.
01:15:55I should let her know the truth before the banquet.
01:15:58Go tell Evelyn.
01:15:59To meet me will reward before.
01:16:04Eunuch Langley.
01:16:06Come here.
01:16:06Come here.
01:16:07What's going on?
01:16:16We've done a great job this time.
01:16:18They're talking about how good the banquet is.
01:16:20Even an Empress dowager looks pleased.
01:16:22That's great.
01:16:25Someone is waiting for you in that courtyard.
01:16:26Go.
01:16:28Who is it?
01:16:31Assassins, protect the Empress dowager!
01:16:33What's going on inside?
01:16:37An assassin disguised as a dancer.
01:16:39Lord Montague took the blow for Her Majesty,
01:16:41and the assassin escaped.
01:16:42What?
01:16:44Take her away.
01:16:46What are you doing?
01:16:48There is an assassin.
01:16:49We are arresting Evelyn to the judicial court.
01:16:51What?
01:16:51Me?
01:16:52Me?
01:16:52Me?
01:16:52Me?
01:16:52Me?
01:16:52Me?
01:16:52Me?
01:16:53Me?
01:16:53Me?
01:16:53Me?
01:16:53Me?
01:16:53Me?
01:16:53Me?
01:16:54Me?
01:16:54Me?
01:16:55Me?
01:16:55Me?
01:16:55Me?
01:16:56Me?
01:16:56Me?
01:16:56Me?
01:16:57Me?
01:16:57Me?
01:16:57Me?
01:16:58Me?
01:16:59Me?
01:16:59Me?
01:16:59Me?
01:17:00Me?
01:17:01Me?
01:17:01Me?
01:17:03looking now...
01:17:04So, she is the one you armed Dana?
01:17:07Chancellor Cogwole?
01:17:09She was in charge of the palace banquet.
01:17:11How dare you?
01:17:12How dare you to plan an assassination against Empress Dowager?
01:17:16Are you rebelling?
01:17:18I'm not!
01:17:19I personally verify the identity of everyone.
01:17:21I have no idea, where the assassin came from!
01:17:24Of course you do!
01:17:25Right before the banquet, you were secretly meeting with a guard.
01:17:28You were so affectionate that you just ignore everything around you.
01:17:32What is this true chancellor?
01:17:34I can testify that very guard is still at the Ministry of Rights someone bring that guard here. I will get to the bottom of this
01:17:44Why hasn't Evelyn calm yet
01:18:01Okay, sir, here's the guard. Are you all right Lucas?
01:18:08Evelyn Sterling, how do you please please investigate early since there's an assassin?
01:18:13It's my fault indeed. I only beg you not to implicate anyone else
01:18:16The palace is heavily guarded an outsider could never get in
01:18:20Evelyn must have secretly colluded with the assassin if not for my husband's great reaction
01:18:25You should have been executed by now
01:18:27I really don't know about the assassin. I beg you to grab me some time. I will cover the truth behind this matter
01:18:35Enough made Evelyn Sterling colluded with the guard disrupted palace order and put the Empress tower in danger
01:18:42Both of them are to be executed immediately
01:18:52No
01:18:53Chessler we broke over water Chessler I beg you
01:18:56Chessler
01:18:57Chessler
01:18:58Chessler
01:18:59Chessler
01:19:00Please
01:19:01Chessler
01:19:03Lucas
01:19:04I'm sorry
01:19:05It's all my fault
01:19:06I'm so sorry
01:19:07Let's go
01:19:08Flak
01:19:09Flak
01:19:10She's soothing
01:19:11Chessler
01:19:12But
01:19:13She's teasing
01:19:14Chessler
01:19:15Mank
01:19:16St.
01:19:19Chessler
01:19:20Chessler
01:19:21Chessler
01:19:22Chessler
01:19:23Chessler
01:19:24Chessler
01:19:25Stop now
01:19:26Don't you dare touch her
01:19:28Your majesty
01:19:30Long live your majesty
01:19:31Long live your majesty
01:19:33Long live your majesty
01:19:34Long live, your majesty!
01:19:41How dare you condemning the innocent without discerning right from wrong?
01:19:47This is totally outrageous!
01:19:55You keep going against Evelyn every turn.
01:19:58Today, if I weren't here, you would have gotten your way.
01:20:01Your majesty, I didn't meant to hurt my sister.
01:20:05Your majesty, Evelyn was in charge of the banquet.
01:20:07But she allowed assassins in to hurt the Empress Dowager.
01:20:11I thank you.
01:20:11Your majesty issued an order at once to imprison her for further interrogation.
01:20:15Chester Gull was right.
01:20:16If it weren't for my husband's presence today, the Empress Dowager might not have survived.
01:20:20Your majesty, my life is of no consequence, but Evelyn must be punished.
01:20:26Your majesty, my life is of no consequence, but Evelyn must be punished.
01:20:31If this happens again, who will protect the palace?
01:20:37Police, you must punish Evelyn!
01:20:40Adrian Montague, are you making decisions for me?
01:20:43The Empress Dowager has been traumatized today.
01:20:46If your majesty doesn't punish Evelyn, what if others follow her example?
01:20:49The consequences will be unimaginable.
01:20:51I request your majesty to punish Evelyn!
01:20:53I beg your majesty to punish Evelyn!
01:21:01Is that so?
01:21:03If I have evidence that Evelyn's innocent, what should you be punished for?
01:21:13Impossible.
01:21:14Nicholas, I'm asking you!
01:21:19They're fine.
01:21:20What's wrong about her?
01:21:22I'm willing to receive the same punishment.
01:21:24Okay!
01:21:26Come on!
01:21:27Bring them to me!
01:21:28Your majesty is wise.
01:21:33Following your orders, I've ready arranged for guards to capture the assassin.
01:21:38Your majesty, spare me!
01:21:40The assassination was all Josephine and Andrew's idea.
01:21:43I was truly forced into it.
01:21:44Your majesty, spare me!
01:21:45Your majesty, please spare me!
01:21:46It's over!
01:21:47It's all over!
01:21:48Guards, take Nicholas away!
01:21:51Your majesty, I've been serving the royals for decades!
01:21:55I'm absolutely loyal!
01:21:58Your majesty, please!
01:21:59Don't do this to me!
01:22:01Your majesty!
01:22:06Your majesty!
01:22:07It's for you two.
01:22:09Your majesty!
01:22:09Your majesty!
01:22:10This has nothing to do with me!
01:22:11It was all her!
01:22:12She ordered me to do it!
01:22:14You're lying!
01:22:14Your majesty, I was only jealous of my sister!
01:22:17The assassination was all Adrian's idea!
01:22:19And taking the flu was all part of this act!
01:22:21Your majesty!
01:22:22Dammit!
01:22:23How dare you betray me!
01:22:25Enough!
01:22:26Adrian Montague, Josephine Sterling, as masterminds, will be executed right now!
01:22:35Lock Catherine in the judicial court!
01:22:37Wait for further orders!
01:22:38Your majesty!
01:22:40Your majesty!
01:22:41Please give me a chance, your majesty!
01:22:43Your majesty!
01:22:43Your majesty!
01:22:44I hate you!
01:22:45If down for you, all of this would have been mine!
01:22:48Your love.
01:22:50It's all because of yourself, not me.
01:22:52You brought all of this upon yourself.
01:23:04Evelyn.
01:23:05I...
01:23:07I...
01:23:08So, your majesty, what is your real name?
01:23:17Lucian Prescott.
01:23:19Lucian Prescott.
01:23:21Now the criminals have been taken away.
01:23:25Your majesty and your highness, you can finally be together.
01:23:29My highness.
01:23:34From today onward, I will make you empress.
01:23:42Starting today, the concubines will be dismissed.
01:23:45The harem only has one leader.
01:23:50And that will be my empress.
01:23:53Greetings!
01:23:53Long live your highness.
01:23:56Long live your highness.