Lee Hwon and Yeon Woo

Episode 1: Yeon Woo follows after a butterfly and saw that Lee Hwon is climbing up the walls with a bag on his shoulders.

Lee Hwon: You do not look to be a court lady. Why are you in the palace?

Yeon Woo: Why were you climbing the palace wall?

LH: I will ask the questions here. Answer me. You must know that it is a crime to enter the palace without permission.

YW: I am here for my brother. He placed first on the literary exam.

LH: Why should I believe you?

YW: That is your choice. However, I was not taught to ignore thievery. I will go get the guards.

LH: The guards? I am not a thief. I was just looking for the exit. See, my brother placed first on the literary-- I mean, the military exam. I am here for the ceremony-- These are the special gifts my brother received from the king--

YW: Here! There is a thief! Here in Eunwol Building! (LH puts is hand over YW’s mouth and grabs her hand to run away from the guards.)

LH: It is your fault that I am now out of breath.

YW: Why are you talking down to me?

LH: You are younger than me.

YW: How are you so sure? How old are you?

LH: Take away two years from your age.

YW: Then that means you are just eleven--

LH: And you are thirteen. I am older than you by two years. Where are you going?

YW: To get the guards--

LH: I told you, I am here because my brother placed first on the military--

YW: Do you blame others and tell lies every time you speak? My brother's best friend placed first on the military exam. And he has no brother.

LH: Are you sure? He has no brother? Alright. I will tell you everything. What is the point in lying to you? The truth is... I wanted to see my brother.

YW: Still talking about your make-believe brother?

LW: No, I am NOT. My brother...We do not share the same mother, but he always loved me best. He is skilled in both academics and martial arts. But he cannot take the civil service exam. He is more than capable, but he cannot take part in the nation's affairs. He holds our father in high esteem, but he is not loved in return. Many people cherish him. But he must stay in the shadows. And...That is the life he leads. I am to blame. Perhaps he is afraid of our father, but he has not visited me in a long time. So I decided to go to him. Does that explain everything?

YW: Why do you blame yourself?

LH: Pardon?

YW: You were born of the main wife, he of the concubine. Neither of you chose this. Why are you blaming yourself?

LH: Earlier you scolded me for always blaming others.

YW: A virtuous man does not blame the heavens or other men.

LH: You read the Confucian Analects?

YW: The farmer does not blame the land, nor the musician the instrument. The fault lies in the owner, not the object or tool. If your brother is a kind person and loves you dearly as you said...he does not blame you. Therefore, you must not blame yourself or others. Shouldn't the king solve this problem regarding the differences in birth? It crushes the potential of capable men and builds a wall between brothers. Shouldn't it be abolished? There are many laws and customs that I cannot understand. Nobles and slaves are both people. Why must there be divisions? And Father is always telling me that women should not study--

LH: In other words, you think that His Majesty is doing a bad job?

YW: That... is not what I meant.

LH: Seems it is my turn to call the guards.

YW: Please don't do that.

LH: Then what do you suggest I do?

YW: Please forget everything I just said...

LH: So do you believe that I am not a thief?

YW: No.

LH: Why? What is the problem?

YW: Where did you get the items in your bag?

LH: They are all mine. Got it?

YW: They were all rare and expensive items. How could you possibly own all those items?

LH: Here I am trying to be nice, and you cross the line. Who do you think I am? I am this country's--! I am Joseon's--!...eunuch.

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Prince Yang Myung

Episode 6: Yang Myung came to talk to the Crown Prince after Yeon Woo's burial.

Why...do you care? Why are you asking about her burial? What did you do for her? Where were you when she was kicked out of the palace? Where were you while she struggled between life and death? Where were you when she was buried in the cold ground? What are you doing to save her brother and father from exile? You have everything! His Majesty's devotion, my teacher Lord Heo's loyalty.Even the friendship of Yeom. Was that not enough? Just once could I not have...one thing to call my own? She was the one. The one thing that I truly wanted. Couldn't you let me have this one little thing? I would have protected her. I would have sacrificed everything and given my life to protect her. But you failed to protect her. In the next life, she will be mine. In the next life... I will protect her.

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Others from The Moon that Embraces the Sun

Episode 1: Nok Young went into prison to talk to her friend Ali.

Nok Young: Ali. Ali. Ali. Why…? Why are you such a fool? I told you, you shouldn’t go there!

Ali: I never once wished for him to become king. And he never sis as well

NY: I know. I do not doubt his innocence.

Ali: All is well. It is enough that you know.

NY: All is not well! I can’t do anything to help you! I can’t even save you form an unjust death!

Ali: Don’t cry for me. This is the will of the heavens.

NY: Who cares about the heavens? Your faith won't save you! I will tell the king the truth. Together we can--

Ali: There is a child you must protect in my stead. If she approaches the sun, her entire family will meet devastation. Yet she will be born with the fate to keep the sun's side. Please protect her from harm.

 NY: What are you talking about? Who is this child you speak of?

Ali: This is the end for me. But you must live and protect Seongsucheong.

NY: (Getting dragged out by a guard) Wait, who is the child? Ali, Ali! Ali! …

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Episode 3:

Hyung Sun: Your Royal Highness. The companions have arrived.

Lee Hwon: Have you found out their identities?

HS: Lord Yun's daughter Yun Bokyeong and Lord Heo's daughter Heo Yeonwoo.

LH: Just as I expected. Yeonwoo... Yeonwoo. What an exquisite name.

HS: By any chance, are you interested in either of the ladies?

LH: Hyeongseon, you are my only hope. (Grasping HS’s hangs)

HS:Your Royal Highness...Why are you grasping my hand so? (LH whispers into HS’s ear)

Your Royal Highness!It cannot be done, Your Royal Highness!

LH: And why not?

HS: The crown prince meeting a non-royal lady in the palace? A secret rendezvous? It cannot be.

Furthermore! (Points somewhere) Break through that wall of security and travel without being noticed? Impossible!

LH: Which is why I am asking you for help.

HS: Have you forgotten the recent wall-jumping incident? My rear end was flayed raw then, and I still have not healed fully. And that is not all. You have a killer schedule today. Since His Majesty is busy with his many duties, you must oversee the soccer game between the newly appointed officers--

LH:The Quarterly Evaluation. When you were in despair after failing the evaluation, who comforted you and helped you out of the rut?

HS: Y-your...Your Royal Highness.

LH: And who tutored you in "The Doctrine of the Mean"? Why...I do believe it was...

HS:Your Royal Highness.

LH:You saved your job and got a promotion. Thanks to whom?

HS: Your Royal Highness.

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Eun Shi Kyung

Episode 19: Eun Shi Kyung is recording himself in case he won’t see Princess Jae Shin anymore.

Is this recording? I was going to write you a letter, but I have bad handwriting... Before, that ki...Kiss...I'm sorry. I was a coward. I'm dull and boring. I thought you would get sick of me if I let you know. That's why I was just going to keep my feelings to myself...I couldn't do it. Since the first time I met you, I liked you. You were so free-spirited and confident. Qualities I don't have. I thought tens of thousands of times...I wanted to be someone that you could like. I know I wasn't a good match for you. That's why I got the courage this time. I want to be someone that would be a good match for you. If you get to see this... No... It's nothing. I'm sure you won't get to see this. It's not like I'm going there to die. I'll return as a better man. I'm bringing this joke book. There's no more of this boring man. Humor... Sense of humor. I'll return bold and confident like you. And... When I return, I will tell you in person... I love you. Salute!

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Lee Jae Ha and John Mayer

John Mayer: Congratulations. You played pretty well.

Jae Ha:You're a tough critique. What do you mean "pretty" well?

JM: Were you expecting my compliment? I'm honored that you're thinking of me that much.

JH: I was curious about your reaction. When this man is pushed to the edge, will he act crazy or get very subdued...I see that you're rather calm.

JM: Why don't we stop this? There's no point in this sort of battle. It's just tiring for both of us.Let's just pretend that I'm at fault, and end this.

JH: Pretend? You killed a person...You think it's enough just to pretend you're sorry?

JM: I'm sure you feel upset. But we lost a lot because of this, too. Over 100 billion. I'm not talking about the Korean won, but the American dollar.

JH:Do you think your brother's life was worth $100 billion?

JM: No way. So, I'll just eat my loss. Let's call it even. Your brother and $100 billion. Okay?

JH: Listen, Kim Bong Gu...

JM: Through this, I learned how honest you are. So I realized how similar you and I are. And that's why I must've been so concerned with you. The day you sent me the gift, you told me that you, too, shot your woman.

JH: So you shot that woman? Because you wanted to be like me?

JM: I'm one step over you. I used real bullets.

JH: Right. You and I are very similar. But, I know what embarrassment is. I know I shouldn't hurt my people. I know I shouldn't have shot Hang Ah. I know how to repent, but what about you?

JM: Why are you acting like this? Stop. You're just materialistic trash, like me.

JH: I am. But I still have a conscience. But what about you?

JM: Me? I'm a businessman.

JH: No. Even businessmen follow corporate ethics. You don't even have that. You only have yourself. Eat when you want to eat. Go to the bathroom when you feel the urge. Doesn't that sound familiar to something else you know? Dogs and pigs. They're like that. They eat, poop, bite, pinch wherever they feel the urge. They don't even feel embarrassed.

JM: You want to continue the fight?

JH: At first, I was going to let you get off easy. In my busy schedule, I even thought about compromising with you. It won't be possible with you.

JM: You're going to continue the fight?

JH: No, I'm going to ignore you. I'll just do what I have to do. What can I do? I don't want to deal with you and become a dog or pig myself.

JM: Then everything will get ruined. Your engine. I understand. Oh, you're getting engaged to Ms. Kim Hang Ah soon. Congratulations.

JH: Is that a preview? You're going to ruin the engagement?

JM: You should just enjoy your engagement. Your highness.

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Kim Hang Ah

Episode 10: She is at a public trial and is answering to the question "Where's your identity as of right now? The North or the South?"
We're fighting often these days, the King and I. He was like that from the beginning. He told me I wasn't even a woman. That he shouldn't have hoped so highly. I was angry about his words, so I acted even more rigid and rough. But when I think about it now, I think that's when we started to like each other. Using the South's expressions, I think you can say I'm into bad boys. It's the same now. The king and I are not that close. We argue and tease each other. but to me, his heart seems deeper that way. I feel I can read his hear a little and I look forward to hearing what he'll say to me next.My heart beats thinking about him. Of course at times, I feel let down. And sometimes I get angry thinking that I like him more. But in the end, that doesn't matter. I'm just happy knowing that he's with me.

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