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00:01Your Majesty, the Chancellor and the Prince request you to return to Zorin and take charge.
00:05Take charge, huh? Isn't he already the heir? If he can, back him. If not, then the throne is his.
00:13Go back now. Don't look for me again.
00:24Understood.
00:38Sir!
00:43I'm in danger. Help me!
00:49Follow me.
01:04Search for her! She's been drugged! She won't get far! Move!
01:09Miss, you're safe now. You can get off the boat.
01:15Sir...
01:16What's wrong?
01:18It's so hot, sir.
01:22Help me. Help me.
01:23Miss, you... Hey, what are you... Are you okay?
01:29Huh?
01:30Huh?
01:31Huh?
02:06Last night...
02:16Sir. Thank you for saving me. What do you want?
02:20Don't worry about it. You can't give what I want.
02:22Huh? Can I give it? Do you even know who I am?
02:28Queen of Pharrell. El Arah Pharrell.
02:30How do you know that?
02:35You dropped this last night.
02:39Strange. He knows who I am, yet he's still so calm. Others would be kneeling by now.
02:46And...
02:46There's something about his aura.
02:49Sir?
02:50Are you really just a commoner?
02:52What's wrong with being a commoner?
02:54I'm okay and free.
02:57That's true.
02:58Even though I'm a queen,
03:00I'm still hunted by dangerous rebel troops and nearly lost my life.
03:03I think I'd be better off as a commoner.
03:05At least, I wouldn't live in constant fear.
03:10In Pharrell, what you lack as a leader ascends the throne.
03:14You should watch over the officials.
03:15Without central power, of course, rebellions break out easily.
03:20You think I haven't tried?
03:21I set up the Royal Guard Bureau before, but results were poor.
03:26How could it have worked?
03:27Your bureau was filled with sons of noble houses.
03:31They weren't loyal to you, and only boosted the noble's power.
03:35My advice?
03:36Rebuild the Royal Guard.
03:38As for who should command it,
03:39pick someone of humble birth,
03:41with no strong backing, but with real talent and skill.
03:45And who is only loyal to you.
03:51Sir.
03:52Hmm?
03:54Are you really just a fish seller?
03:56What else?
04:00Your majesty!
04:01We finally found you!
04:03The rebellion's crushed!
04:04You can return that one take charge again!
04:10Why are you looking at me?
04:12You should hurry back.
04:13Restore the Royal Guard Bureau.
04:15Yes.
04:18Sir, I want to know.
04:20What is your name?
04:23Julian Zorin.
04:29From now on,
04:31I, Queen of Varel,
04:33will follow the Zorin Empire
04:35and restore the Royal Guard Bureau
04:37to hunt the traitors down
04:39and my candidate for the Royal Guard Commander.
04:43Commander of the Royal Guard Bureau.
04:48Top scholar, Adrian Zorin,
04:51who was born poor,
04:52is talented and very young.
04:53Isn't this the kind of person
04:55that's perfect for the job?
04:57Adrian!
05:02Your majesty.
05:03The position
05:04will be temporarily filled
05:06by the scholar, Adrian Zorin.
05:08What?
05:09What did I hear when I turned?
05:11What did she just say?
05:12What did she just say to him?
05:12What did she just say to him?
05:13M-
05:14Me?
05:17Adrian.
05:19I am entrusting this position to you
05:21and you must ensure-
05:23Your majesty!
05:24Your majesty!
05:25Your majesty!
05:25Absolutely not!
05:28You don't want it?
05:30I lack the knowledge for this.
05:33I can't take this position.
05:34Adrian stays here.
05:36Court is dismissed.
05:39Won't live, your majesty!
05:42Won't live, your majesty!
05:56Adrian, stand up and speak.
06:03Your majesty.
06:04You are my most trusted minister.
06:07I rely on you the most in court.
06:09You have my trust.
06:10That's why I keep you close.
06:11You should be helping me ease my worries.
06:14Just listen to her.
06:16Is her majesty into me?
06:18And bear in mind that
06:20being the commander
06:21of the Royal Guard Bureau
06:23is powerful.
06:24It's perfect for someone
06:25to show off their skills.
06:26Others would kill for this position.
06:28So why are you turning it down?
06:30What do you mean
06:30it's a powerful post?
06:32The court is dominated
06:33by the noble houses.
06:34Someone like me
06:35with no background
06:36will drop dead
06:37if I oppose them.
06:38Adrian?
06:39Your majesty.
06:41It's just that
06:41I'm not very skilled.
06:43I have no strong ties.
06:45I truly cannot bear this burden.
06:47And besides,
06:47my mother died young.
06:49Also,
06:49my father cannot live on his own.
06:51He's waiting for me
06:52to take care of him
06:52in his old age.
06:54Your majesty.
06:55You should pick
06:56someone more capable.
06:57Why are you this frightened?
06:58You've no backbone
06:59as a scholar.
07:00Is this how you were raised?
07:02My dad
07:03is even more timid than me.
07:05Huh.
07:06Like father,
07:06like son.
07:07Who cares?
07:08I was taught
07:08by a great master.
07:09And you
07:10are the best candidate
07:11for this position,
07:12understand?
07:13If you say no,
07:14I'll kill your dad.
07:18I shall
07:20accept.
07:22What kind of master is that?
07:24They're going to get me killed
07:25for sure.
07:31So he's the new top scholar?
07:33He's quite handsome
07:35and very charming.
07:36You're way too kind.
07:37The top scholar
07:39just smiled at me.
07:44Hey, look.
07:45He's the new top scholar.
07:47He has such presence
07:48and poise.
07:49He's impressive.
07:50You can tell
07:51he's born to be
07:51a high official.
07:52What's great about an office?
07:54You brat?
07:55Old Zoo.
07:56Hey, you can't talk
07:57like that here.
07:58He's the top scholar
07:59of the realm.
08:00How can you call him
08:00a brat?
08:01That person there
08:02is my son,
08:03so I'll call him
08:04whatever I want.
08:05Huh?
08:06Yeah, sure.
08:07So the top scholar
08:09is your son, you say.
08:10You might as well say
08:11that the reigning queen
08:12is also your wife.
08:16You might as well say
08:17that our reigning queen
08:18is also your wife.
08:19Huh?
08:20Yeah, old Joe.
08:22Aside from your good looks,
08:23you're just like us.
08:25Just a stinky fishmonger.
08:26The bottom of the barrel.
08:28That's right.
08:29What nonsense
08:29are you two talking about, huh?
08:31Have some respect.
08:32It's important
08:33to know your value,
08:34you know?
08:34Oh, is that so?
08:35I mean,
08:35we all have one head
08:36on two shoulders.
08:37Why should we fear anyone?
08:39Yeah, yeah.
08:40Stop bragging.
08:41Hey, Silas!
08:42Come over here.
08:43Come.
08:43Look at this.
08:44I caught it this morning
08:45when I went fishing.
08:46Look.
08:48So, how's your mother doing?
08:50Stop!
08:51Here, take it.
08:53Tell her I said hi.
08:59Dad!
09:00Dad?
09:01Oh, hey there, son.
09:03That robe looks good.
09:04So festive.
09:06Hey, Dad!
09:07Are you selling fish?
09:08You should just move
09:09to the capital
09:09to enjoy your life.
09:12Go if you want.
09:13But I won't go.
09:14I'm happy selling fish here.
09:15Hey, old Zoo.
09:17Huh?
09:17Is that man
09:18really your son?
09:19I told you he is.
09:19I guarantee it.
09:20Wow!
09:21Hey, don't we look alike?
09:21Oh, yeah, you do.
09:23Dad, but I already have
09:24a high post
09:25and you're selling fish.
09:27Isn't that so strange?
09:28I told you not
09:29to become an official.
09:30I told you that.
09:31But then you did it anyway.
09:33What can I do about it?
09:34Hey,
09:35dadadadadad.
10:00Dadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadadad
10:01You're such a brat! You better wash your mouth!
10:05But you're not the one to curse, though.
10:08Yeah, fair point.
10:10Dadadadadadad!
10:11Recently, Grand Chancellor Vale of the Zoran Empire will be coming to Varel to discuss an alliance.
10:17I heard that the Zoran Empire is about ten times stronger than Varel.
10:21They rule by honoring filial piety.
10:23If those rumors spread right now that I'm unfilial, then how am I supposed to keep my post?
10:29Silly boy. Don't you worry. I'll tell Lord Cedric Vale you're very filial. Problem solved.
10:35Make way, make way.
10:37Ooh, look at all the big fish I have.
10:39You'll handle it, then.
10:40Huh? Yes, just leave it to me.
10:42Dad!
10:43Huh?
10:45How will you talk to him?
10:46Who do you think you are to talk to him?
10:47Do you even know him like that?
10:49Well, I do know him.
10:50I'm telling you.
10:52I've got work to do.
10:53I'll come see you tonight.
10:55I'm telling you.
10:56I'll think it through.
10:58All right.
10:58All right.
10:59Bye.
10:59See you.
11:00Yes.
11:01Goodbye.
11:02That little brat never believes me, honestly.
11:04Master Zhu, so your son is a top scholar.
11:07Well, I've got several sons.
11:09Several of them, so...
11:11Hey!
11:12Hey, slow down!
11:13Be careful on your way!
11:18Was that her majesty?
11:20No way.
11:22How could she come here?
11:29There are presents here!
11:31Freshly caught fish!
11:33Your highness, that man is just a fish seller.
11:36While you're the ruler of the realm.
11:38So, how could he be worthy of you?
11:41Do I not get a say in my own marriage?
11:43Are you like those ministers?
11:45You want me to marry someone noble?
11:47I don't!
11:48I don't!
11:49Your majesty!
11:50I know you don't like those noble heirs.
11:53But you don't have to pick a fish seller either, right?
11:56There are plenty of bright young men from poor families.
11:59Oh, like the new top scholar Adrian.
12:01He's pretty good, right?
12:02If you keep talking, I'll marry you off to the pig seller.
12:06Hey, over here!
12:08Buy some pork!
12:10Huh?
12:10I don't want to!
12:13Hey you!
12:14Let's get married!
12:17Married!
12:20Hey you!
12:22Let's get married!
12:25Married!
12:28You already slept with me. Take responsibility.
12:32Hey, hey, hey, hey, old Zoo. When did you snag yourself? Such a pretty girl. I want one, too.
12:37You beat it. Stop it. When did I snag her?
12:40You totally did. I want to marry you.
12:42You're still the ruler of a kingdom. At least think of your image.
12:47Is this really the cold, ruthless Queen Alara?
12:50No, me and your son. No, you're my son's age. How could we get married?
12:56What? You have a son? Yes.
12:58He has a son? Yes. Uh-huh, yes.
13:01You have all met him, right? Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
13:04Then, during that night, how come I didn't see your wife?
13:09The kid's had it rough. His mom passed early.
13:13That's perfect. I won't be the sidewife. Let's get married.
13:18Marry! Marry! Marry! Marry! Marry!
13:22Oh, no. She wanted to be a concubine.
13:25What kind of lovesick brain is that?
13:27Stop shouting!
13:29You troublemaker. There's too many people.
13:31Let's talk elsewhere, okay?
13:33Come on. Butcher King, watch the stall.
13:36Yeah, sure, sure. Man, old Zoo is lucky.
13:43A queen? A fisherman? In her 20s? In his 40s? This-this-this-this-this doesn't seem right.
13:50I think that it's perfect.
13:53You get to be an empress. Isn't that awesome? Don't you joke with me!
13:58Hmm.
14:00Everyone thinks being emperor is great, but emperors never control their own lives.
14:07That is true. Misery no one tells.
14:11Hey, sir. What's with that face? What is it? Were you an emperor? How's that possible?
14:16Hmm? Managing fish is hard. Managing people must be worse. That is plausible, right?
14:24Yeah. Hmm.
14:26In the whole court, besides Selina, my one trusted aide, I don't trust anyone. No wonder old emperors called themselves
14:33lonely.
14:34In an emperor's world, you can't trust anyone.
14:39Hmm. In my court, those ministers control state affairs and meddle in my life, saying that if I don't marry,
14:47there's no heir, and the court won't be stable.
14:50Especially lately, Lord Cedric Vale came to be an ally.
14:54To stop him from thinking Varel is unstable, just help me out.
15:00Okay? Even if it's just a fake marriage with me.
15:06That Cedric Vale makes my life hard.
15:11Listen to yourself. Cedric Vale, you know him too?
15:15Of course I do.
15:17Cedric Vale is Zoran's Grand Chancellor. That empire is the Supreme Empire. We are all just their vassals.
15:24Since the Holy Emperor vanished, Cedric Vale has been the most powerful man. You know him?
15:30Yeah, right.
15:32I really do know him. Me and-
15:34Sir, just help me out, okay?
15:37I really can't help you. Go ask someone else.
15:40Hey, sir, please help me!
15:42Stop shaking! You're hurting me!
15:45Sir!
15:46I can't take it! Stop shaking me!
15:49Sir!
15:51This is insane!
15:52I'm begging you!
15:54Help me!
15:56Help me!
15:56Stop! Stop! I can't keep going! I surrender!
16:01He's done already?
16:03Men in their 40s really are past their prime. Body just can't keep up.
16:08Can't do it. I should visit the Royal Clinic and get some medicine.
16:12Her Majesty is still so young.
16:14She can't be unhappy.
16:18Really?
16:19I mean it. I promise you.
16:21Thank you! You're the best!
16:25Young girls are very, very clingy.
16:31Sir?
16:31Yeah?
16:32To make your act more convincing, I've decided to teach you some basics about officials.
16:36Huh. No need. I know all of that.
16:39You're just a fishmonger. How would you know?
16:42Each badge means a different rank. If you get it wrong, you'll give yourself away.
16:46Civil robes have birds. Military robes have beasts. Red robes are for fourth-ranked military officers. Purple robes for first
16:52-ranked ministers. We copied all this from Zoran Empire. Not much difference.
16:57Hey!
16:58Yeah?
16:58Are you just a fishmonger? How do you know so much?
17:01What now? You look down on fishmongers? Even a fishmonger really cares about the state. Understand?
17:07Well said.
17:10Mister, these were words that my father left me.
17:14No lies, no stubborn pride, no obsession, no ego. This is from the Analects. Zihan. Looks like your father had
17:22high hopes for you.
17:25You've read the classics? You can read?
17:28Oh. Well, honestly, I just know a few characters. Oh, right.
17:35Looks like I found a gem.
17:39Mister.
17:51Mister.
17:52Yeah?
17:53I am starting to like you.
17:59Your Majesty!
18:01Oh, dear.
18:06Your Majesty! In broad daylight, please do have some restraint. If others see this, it won't look good for you.
18:13Oh, my apologies.
18:17Did you bring the stuff?
18:19I did.
18:21Mister, I have a gift for you. As the Queen's Royal Consort, you can't keep wearing rough linen.
18:27Well, I...
18:30Yes, yes, yes. Thank you.
18:35Sir, and this one, sir. Take one pill morning and night. For... Her Majesty's well-being. That is all that
18:43I can do.
18:45Hmm?
18:47Oh?
18:48Oh?
18:49Oh?
18:50Oh?
18:52Oh?
18:53Oh?
19:12This... This is insane!
19:20Huh?
19:22Uh, your majesty, that's not what I meant. I just...
19:27Huh? What do you think about it?
19:30Sir, with your presence, when we stand together, you look like the emperor, and we are all your men.
19:36Ha ha ha ha! Is it really that obvious?
19:41Sir? What was that?
19:42I just said it's about time, so let's go.
19:45Uh, let's go.
19:47Ha ha ha ha!
19:48Young Master Edgar, of all of the noble house heirs,
19:52You are the youngest and a royal academy scholar.
19:55I heard lately, her majesty's choosing a husband.
19:58I'd say, it has to be you.
20:03You? If I became her majesty's husband, would that make me king of Vero?
20:10Oh, well, of course.
20:13Not necessarily.
20:15That two-top scholar, Adrian Zoran, is a real rival.
20:18Ah, Adrian Zoran's nothing.
20:21He's just a country nobody.
20:23How could he compare to...
20:25Young Master Edgar?
20:26Her majesty arrived!
20:39Greetings, your majesty!
20:42You may all rise.
20:44Today we welcome Grand Chancellor Vale.
20:47Everyone, enjoy yourselves.
20:48No need to be stiff.
20:50Huh?
20:50Who is that man?
20:52Why is he with her majesty?
20:54Why does he look so familiar?
20:56Allow me to introduce.
20:58This is my fiancé.
21:01He is Julian Zoran.
21:03Huh?
21:07Your majesty, since when did you have a fiancé?
21:12For quite some time.
21:13But he's been working away from home.
21:16He just returned.
21:17So, I brought him to meet you all.
21:20I've been busy.
21:22Her majesty has really high standards.
21:24Sir, what background do you have?
21:26To catch her majesty's eye.
21:27Your surname is Zoran?
21:30Are you from the Zoran royal family?
21:33Wow.
21:34He's quite handsome.
21:40Mr. Zoran.
21:41Yes?
21:42I'm Edgar Ashford, of the House of Fanyang.
21:45Mr. Zoran, are you from the Zoran royal line?
21:48No, the House of Fanyang Ashford.
21:50It's also one of the top noble houses.
21:53Yes, I'm from the Zoran empire.
22:00Mr. Zoran, are you from the Zoran royal family?
22:00Lord Zoo, what position did you hold back in the Zoran?
22:04I'm nobody important.
22:06I just happen to know most of the officials of third rank and above.
22:12That's about it.
22:15He knows just about every high-ranking official, and his surname's show.
22:20Don't tell me you're a prince of Zoran.
22:25Don't tell me you're a prince of Zoran.
22:30Close enough.
22:32Right.
22:33I knew it when I saw his highness just now you carry yourself in such presence.
22:38It's just that I got it wrong for a moment and mistook you for a fishmonger from Greenford country.
22:43My mistake, truly.
22:44My mistake.
22:44What's wrong with selling fish?
22:46Don't look down on fish sellers.
22:48Listen.
22:49Running a fish stall and commanding people are two very different things.
22:54Aren't they?
22:57Ah, yes, yes.
22:58You're absolutely right.
23:00I misspoke.
23:01My mistake.
23:02No, no.
23:03No need.
23:03My husband just returned, so he's not very familiar with the Zoran Empire yet.
23:08Everyone, please ask him something else.
23:11Your Majesty, the Zoran Empire is the supreme realm under heaven.
23:14It's rare for us to meet his highness.
23:15Let his highness tell us about Zoran.
23:17What do you all think?
23:19Yes, that's right.
23:20That's right.
23:21There is not much to tell, actually.
23:23It's just that around this time, it's the lambing season for the northern step raiders.
23:28So the Zoran Empire is going to push north first and strike the raiders.
23:32This time, Lord Cedric Vale came to see you with Varel.
23:35All because we need to secure grain and fodder.
23:39I didn't think he even knew that.
23:43And therefore, families like the Ashfords of Fanyang, the Wangs of Langya, the Moorlands of Greenford, and so on.
23:50You noble houses hoard grain for years now, and this time around, bring out all that grain every last sec.
23:56Don't worry.
23:57However much you have, the Zoran Empire will buy all of it.
24:01Money won't be a problem.
24:03Secretly hoarding grain?
24:07Your Majesty, we Ashfords of Fanyang have many mouths to feed.
24:11Naturally, we do a bit more than others, so we have no choice.
24:14We can only store a little more.
24:19Things like this.
24:20All the noble houses do this in secret behind closed doors.
24:23Keep your face under control.
24:24Remember, as an emperor, you never show your emotions.
24:27Even if your heart thunders.
24:29Keep a calm face.
24:32Actually, let me tell you this.
24:34If you want to do business with Zoran, grain doesn't make much money.
24:38Where's the real money?
24:40Silk, tea, salt, and spices.
24:44Those generate big money.
24:46Impressive.
24:49The silk, salt.
24:52Those are all really big trades.
25:02Lord Benedict.
25:06High Prince Julian, the honor is all mine.
25:12High Prince Julian, an honor, an honor.
25:17Lord Benedict.
25:20You know who I am?
25:22Of course.
25:23You were from Varel.
25:24You were the most senior elder, respected, and powerful.
25:29I've heard much about you.
25:30Oh my, you are too kind.
25:32How could I compare to you?
25:34Your Majesty, may I speak with Prince Julian for a moment?
25:37I'd like to have a proper chat with him.
25:44Sure, go ahead.
25:46After you, Prince.
25:48Please.
25:50Prince Julian, the noble houses of Varel would like to trade with the Zoran Empire.
25:55But please keep this between us.
25:58After all, quiet deals are the best, am I right?
26:04Profiting from a kingdom's troubles, is that it?
26:07You flatter me.
26:12Prince Julian, let me give a toast to you.
26:14First time I've seen one.
26:16This is what an actual Zoran prince looks up close.
26:19You flatter me.
26:23Guangling brew?
26:24Hmm, good wine.
26:26Tribute wine from Guangling sent to the Zoran court.
26:29Oh my, Prince Julian is truly well-informed and worldly.
26:32I trade with Guangling often.
26:34We go way back in business.
26:35They just sent us a few jars.
26:37And we only use them on major occasions.
26:39It is truly quite rare.
26:41No worries.
26:42Zoran has a lot and plenty of this stuff to provide.
26:45Next time, take as much as you want.
26:47I'll send it over.
26:48Okay?
26:49Then we'll be counting on you, Prince.
26:50We do hope you look after us in the future.
26:53We'd rather stop dealing in grain.
26:55Things like Zoran empires.
26:57Silk.
26:58Tea.
27:00Salt.
27:01Those kinds of trades.
27:02No problem at all.
27:04How about you all?
27:06These past years, the noble houses have made a fortune.
27:09So maybe, think about it, lend her majesty a little support.
27:13After all, she will be my future wife, right?
27:21Support her.
27:22For your sake, we will.
27:23We have to support her.
27:24Support.
27:25Yeah, support.
27:25Well, support her.
27:26We will.
27:27Lord Manadig.
27:30What do you say?
27:36Strike while it's hot.
27:38Or lose your chance.
27:41Your majesty.
27:42Your majesty.
27:43About what you said last time.
27:45The Grand Canal project.
27:46You said funds were tight.
27:48I still have money.
27:49I'm willing to put up three million.
27:53Later, I'll have it sent to the palace.
27:56Ah, didn't you say?
27:58That your house was broke?
28:00It's because this canal will benefit generations.
28:03No matter how poor I am, I must back your majesty on this, right?
28:08Besides, Prince Julian is leading us in business.
28:11If we can seal a deal with the Zorian Empire, the canal money is nothing but spare change.
28:18Ah, yes, yes, yes, yes.
28:19Your majesty.
28:20That amount is peanuts.
28:22Aren't you sure ten million for the border army's pay?
28:25Our Ashford house will cover it for you.
28:27My Linkland as well.
28:29We'll ship it too.
28:31Don't worry about it.
28:32Yeah, we will.
28:39Stop staring.
28:40You missed it.
28:42Still, I can't shake the feeling.
28:44The more I look at him, the more he looks like the Greenfork Fishmonger.
28:49More and more like him.
28:51Zoran Envoyes, present yourselves.
29:00Husband, they'll catch us.
29:02Run.
29:02Okay.
29:08Oh, chubby.
29:12Move, move.
29:15Excellent.
29:16Everyone is here.
29:18Ah, my foster father, Grand Chancellor Vale will be arriving soon.
29:22Line up.
29:23Welcome him.
29:25Lord Zu, you've come at the right time.
29:28This day is filled with joy upon joy.
29:31First, our two nations seal an alliance.
29:33Second, Prince Julian is to unite with her majesty in marriage after all.
29:37Prince Julian?
29:38Huh?
29:39Which Prince Julian?
29:42Prince Julian?
29:44In the Zoran Empire, there's no such Prince Julian.
29:48Isn't this man the Zoran Empire's Prince Julian?
29:51Yes.
29:55He just laid a hand on me.
29:57You don't know me?
30:01Why would I need to know you, huh?
30:04Who are you?
30:06Hey.
30:07Lucian Zoran comes from the royal blood as well.
30:10If Julian Zoran really were a Prince, then how come they don't know each other?
30:16Now that is quite sharp.
30:19I'm Lucian Zoran, the Emperor's cousin's uncle's aunt.
30:23Livin' son-in-law's cousin's son.
30:26Yeah, cousin's son.
30:28What, aunt?
30:29What the?
30:30What cousin?
30:32What?
30:32Be quiet.
30:33Forget it.
30:34Your IQ can't handle it.
30:36Anyway, bottom line.
30:36I'm practically our Emperor's...
30:38Oh, nephew.
30:39A fourth-ranked Marquis.
30:41In our Imperial clan, we've never seen this guy.
30:47Fine.
30:48I won't blame you.
30:49Your rank's too low when you're young.
30:51You must have knelt too far back so you couldn't see me.
30:54You really talk so much scrap.
30:56If I knelt that far, you wouldn't even deserve to kneel.
30:59Oh, we've all been fooled by him.
31:02He's a fake.
31:04That is right.
31:05I was wondering before, and now it all makes sense.
31:08You're the Green Fard guy, the one who sells fish.
31:10Your Majesty, you've been tricked.
31:13Exactly.
31:13Your Majesty, what on earth is going on?
31:16What else could it be?
31:17Just like he said, I really am a fish seller.
31:20Huh?
31:21Huh?
31:22Wait.
31:23I'm a fish seller.
31:25Bullshit.
31:26You still did business with us.
31:28It was all a lie.
31:29Your Majesty, our family has no grade at home about the canal.
31:33Please ask someone else.
31:35Our Lee family is sound, too.
31:37Your Majesty, you brought in a fish seller in order to fool us.
31:40Hey, this really isn't about her.
31:42It was me.
31:43For wealth and glory, I pretended to be a Zoran prince and lied to her.
31:47And of course, I lied to you, too.
31:50It wasn't him.
31:51Just listen to me.
31:52That's it.
31:52Um, I still need to sell fish, so I'm leaving.
31:55Hey, hold on.
31:57You dare to lie to your sovereign?
31:59Think you can just leave?
32:01That's a capital offense.
32:04You dare to lie to the sovereign?
32:06That's a capital offense.
32:08You will surely get beheaded.
32:10I chose him to be my husband, even if he's just a fishmonger.
32:13Beheaded or not, that's none of your business.
32:15Huh?
32:16Your Majesty, he lied to you.
32:18Why are you defending him now?
32:20Your Majesty, have you gone mad?
32:21He lied to you and pretended to be a royal prince.
32:24If Chancellor Vale finds out about this, a hundred deaths aren't enough.
32:27Besides, our alliance with Zoran will fall apart.
32:30So let it fall apart.
32:34I, the appointed Queen of Varel, will have the final say.
32:38Nonsense.
32:39The late Emperor gave you the throne.
32:41Don't be so reckless with your feelings.
32:43The foundation of our kingdom, sooner or later, will be ruined by you, woman.
32:46Stop using the late Emperor against me.
32:48You, wait.
32:50Hey, stop yelling, stop yelling.
32:51Your Varel affairs.
32:52Take it home and argue there.
32:54But this man, he pretended to be of the Zoran royal blood.
32:58I'm taking him to be executed.
33:01Don't you dare.
33:02Why wouldn't I dare?
33:04What's there to stop me?
33:06The Queen of Varel has no say over the people of the Zoran Empire.
33:10Besides, the Zoran Empire is the supreme celestial realm.
33:14Guards, drag him out and behead him.
33:19Grand Chancellor Vale arrives.
33:21Just wait.
33:21All of you, wait.
33:22Father Chancellor.
33:32Father Chancellor.
33:35Greetings, Lord Cedric.
33:37Lord Cedric, who's that?
33:38Greetings, Lord Cedric.
33:39Someone bullied me.
33:42The devil, what happened?
33:44He pretended to be a Zoran royal prince.
33:47A high prince?
33:50I'd like to see who dares to be...
33:53My Majesty!
33:56I just want to see who dares to do this.
33:59My Majesty!
34:04This?
34:05This?
34:05What is going on?
34:14Get up.
34:15Come on up.
34:16This is all wrong.
34:20Grand Chancellor.
34:21Great Empire envoys don't bow to Lesser Kings.
34:24You're Zoran's envoy.
34:25There's no need to bow such a grand salute.
34:29I...
34:29Uh, Chancellor.
34:30This brings great honor to Varel.
34:33Exactly.
34:34When Vale visits other nations, it's their emperors who kneel to him.
34:38How come in our kingdom of Varel, it's the other way around?
34:41Yeah, right, right.
34:42Grand Chancellor, Her Majesty said, get up.
34:45A grown man nearly nonstop.
34:46If you know shit, get up.
34:49Hey!
34:50What are you muttering?
34:51Uh, no, I was...
34:53Curse of my father, were you?
34:54Uh, I wasn't.
34:56He's too old.
34:57Neely hurts his knees.
34:58You little bastard!
35:01Adieu.
35:02Apologize to Her Majesty.
35:04To Julian.
35:06And to Mr. Zoran right next to him.
35:09I'm apologizing to him?
35:11No way!
35:12My apologies!
35:14Ha ha ha.
35:15That's adorable.
35:16Lord Cedric, you don't need to be so polite.
35:19You don't have to apologize to him.
35:20He pretended to be a Zoran High Prince.
35:22That crime deserves death.
35:25Exactly.
35:27Grand Chancellor, please let me explain.
35:30He didn't mean to impersonate.
35:31He...
35:32Um...
35:33Is my fiancée.
35:34Fiancée, huh?
35:37You two...
35:39Are getting married?
35:42Uh, Chancellor, please...
35:44Wonderful news!
35:47Getting married?
35:49Uh, Chancellor, please...
35:50That is wonderful news, huh?
35:52Why don't you come around?
35:53Set a date yet, location?
35:55The date matters.
35:56Let me pick a lucky date.
36:01You really know Grand Chancellor, Bale?
36:03This is a little complicated.
36:04I will explain it some other day.
36:06Um, nothing left for me here.
36:08I will get going then.
36:09If I don't leave now,
36:10I'm afraid they will have my head.
36:12Who will dare take your head?
36:15Who?
36:25The boy has guts, apparently.
36:29Lord Cedric Vale,
36:31is he really a Zoran High Prince?
36:33A High Prince?
36:38There's no way.
36:41Exactly!
36:42I said there was no way,
36:44Chancellor Father.
36:45He is impersonating a High Prince.
36:47By law,
36:47he's to be beheaded.
36:49Insolence!
36:49He's more noble than any High Prince.
36:52To our Zoran Empire, he is...
37:00An honored guest of the throne.
37:02Huh?
37:05Uh, just an old friend.
37:09Ado, go back for 20 strokes.
37:12Come on, not in front of everyone.
37:14Don't beat me, please.
37:15We can skip the 20 strokes.
37:16Oh, great.
37:17Make it 40.
37:1880.
37:1880!
37:19One.
37:2020 is perfect.
37:22Hit harder.
37:24He's so adorable.
37:27As for you...
37:31Grand Chancellor, Bale?
37:33Mr. Zoran,
37:34it really was a misunderstanding, I...
37:36Mr. Zoran,
37:37how do you want to deal with him?
37:39Oh, deal with him?
37:40He's just a kid.
37:42He's still wet behind the ears.
37:43If we fuss with him,
37:44what kind of adults are we?
37:46All right.
37:47Don't let it happen again.
37:48Get up.
37:49Thanks, Chancellor.
37:50Thanks.
37:50Thank you, Mr. Zoran.
37:56Mr. Zoran,
37:56we have greatly offended you just now.
37:58Please be generous with us
38:00and do not take such things to heart.
38:01Yes, yes.
38:03Mr. Zoran,
38:04I really failed to recognize you.
38:07It's fine, it's fine.
38:08We're all on the same side.
38:10Look, Chancellor Bale's here too.
38:11Just sit with Zoran
38:12and talk business properly.
38:14Make lots of money
38:15after you earn it.
38:16Use it to fully support your Empress.
38:18That is all.
38:18Yes, yes, yes.
38:20You have my word, Mr. Zoran.
38:22If Her Majesty ever needs anything,
38:23we will give our full...
38:27Full support.
38:28Right.
38:29Our full support.
38:29Definitely.
38:32Good.
38:33Then there's nothing left for me here.
38:36My fish!
38:37My fish!
38:37My fish is not cooked yet!
38:39Okay, I am off.
38:42Fish?
38:43Fish?
38:44Huh?
38:46Oh, no, no, no, no.
38:48I'm late.
38:49The banquet's almost over.
38:50Damn.
38:52Hey!
38:54Hey!
38:57Father!
38:58Son!
38:59What are you doing here?
39:00Uh...
39:00Huh?
39:01Why can't I be here?
39:02Y-
39:03That outfit!
39:06Where did you steal it from?
39:08Hey!
39:08What kind of talk is that, huh?
39:09You think your father is just a thief?
39:12Oh, I remember now.
39:14Today's banquet theme is...
39:15Fish Leaping the Dragon Gate.
39:17You're here to deliver fish to the palace!
39:19Oh, fine, fine, fine.
39:21I'm here to deliver fish, okay?
39:23Sure, father.
39:24Your business really is everywhere.
39:27Father, after you deliver the fish,
39:29don't leave through the main gate.
39:30Go out the back gate of the Imperial Garden.
39:33Whatever you do, don't let anyone know you're my father.
39:36Go, go, go!
39:37You ashamed of your own father now?
39:38I-
39:39I'll smack you!
39:40No, no, no!
39:40It's not that I'm ashamed!
39:42Our kingdom of Virel now rules the realm with loyalty and filial piety.
39:45If people find out that I, the top scholar of the realm, have a father who sells fish,
39:49how am I supposed to keep my post?
39:51Just go, just go, just go!
39:52Oh, no!
39:53Don't!
39:55Your Majesty, Grand Chancellor Vale.
40:00You know each other?
40:05Oh, no!
40:07Not at all.
40:08Who is he?
40:10Brat.
40:12If you don't know me,
40:14then move.
40:18Mrs. Zora,
40:19may I walk with you?
40:21It'll give us two old friends
40:22a chance to catch up.
40:24Sure, come.
40:25Did you know each other?
40:27What's it to you,
40:29nosy?
40:30Mrs. Zora, let's go.
40:32He is my father!
40:38So, Joe, please leave.
40:40He is my father!
40:41Huh?
40:42Huh?
40:51You really are his.
40:54No way!
40:55Impossible!
40:56That's impossible!
40:57I don't even know him!
40:58No, no, no!
41:00Father, father, you can't deny me!
41:01Father!
41:02Father, father, father!
41:04Father!
41:05Father!
41:06Father!
41:06Father, don't disown me!
41:07I was going to take care of you when you get old!
41:10Oh my god!
41:12Damn it!
41:13My surname is Joe, too.
41:14I was really short-sighted.
41:16Or he wouldn't have beaten me to it.
41:18Ah.
41:19Adrian.
41:20Your Majesty.
41:22I knew I wasn't wrong about you.
41:25With skin that thick,
41:26perfect for Royal Guard Bureau Command,
41:28best man for the job,
41:29serve me well,
41:30and I'll see you live in glory and wealth.
41:32Well, I actually...
41:34Adrian Zoran,
41:34kneeling and calling him dad
41:36impresses me a bit.
41:38When you make it big,
41:39don't you dare forget your brother here, huh?
41:42Huh.
41:43You.
41:44This Adrian Zoran,
41:46truly a common-born.
41:47Just to climb the ranks,
41:48he'll call anyone his father.
41:50No line he won't cross.
41:51From now on,
41:52we stay away from him.
41:53Sure, sure.
41:53What do you mean kneeling and calling him dad?
41:55He is my real father.
41:58What do you mean kneeling and calling him dad?
41:59He is my real dad.
42:01Yeah, yeah, yeah.
42:02He's your real dad.
42:03Your actual dad?
42:05Adrian Zoran,
42:06you lucky dog,
42:06you're going places.
42:08Bro,
42:09you really master the art
42:10of finding yourself a dad.
42:12I've got to learn from you.
42:13I want to make it big as well.
42:14What are you saying?
42:15He really is my dad.
42:17He is my real father.
42:20He is...
42:22He really is my father.
42:27You just let Grand Chancellor Vale walk out?
42:30What about our alliance with Zoran?
42:32I'm still here,
42:34Rorantai.
42:35Huh?
42:36Report!
42:38Your Majesty,
42:40urgent border dispatch.
42:50Grand Chancellor Vale walk out of Zoran.
42:51Grand Chancellor Vale!
42:51Your Majesty, where to?
42:52Wait for me!
42:59Oh my, looks like from now on.
43:02There's no need to plead with Zoran.
43:03Instead, the Zoran Empire will be begging us to ally with them.
43:07Huh?
43:09The Northern Step Raiders kill the Zoran Envoy.
43:12They're marching south of the hundred thousand troops.
43:14They've taken more than ten cities of the Zoran Empire.
43:16What utter crap!
43:17You're talking nonsense!
43:20Hand it over.
43:21Let's see.
43:22When the Northern Raiders defeat the Zoran Empire,
43:24you'll all come begging to us anyway.
43:26By then,
43:27we noble houses will bleed you dry down to the very last drop.
43:30Grand Chancellor!
43:32Grand Chancellor!
43:33Look how beautiful the moon is tonight.
43:35Listen, Your Majesty,
43:36come back when you've had your fun.
43:38The Zoran Empire can't go on without you.
43:40What?
43:40Can't beat the Raiders?
43:42Do you really think that little of me?
43:44You left such a solid foundation.
43:46One of them is nothing.
43:47Even ten of them wouldn't be enough.
43:49I just want to wipe them out instantly
43:52so we don't waste time.
43:54I knew you were a devious bastard.
43:56So this time,
43:57those one hundred thousand Raiders
43:59are never going back.
44:01Obviously.
44:03Nice.
44:05With you and the Zoran Empire,
44:06I can relax.
44:07I'm doing great selling fish here.
44:09No worries at all.
44:10Nice and easy.
44:11Hey.
44:12Sure, it is for you.
44:13You dumped this mess on me
44:15and made me handle it.
44:16I've worked till my hair turned white.
44:17I mean...
44:18Okay, okay, okay.
44:19You've had it rough.
44:20You've worked hard.
44:22So you can put some of it down,
44:23hand the load over for a bit,
44:24let the young take over,
44:26give them a chance too,
44:27or come sell fish with me.
44:30You said I'm such a schemer.
44:31How should I sell fish?
44:32I'm better at selling people.
44:34Don't want to sell fish?
44:36Then sell your art.
44:37I remember you're great at the Zither.
44:39Hmph.
44:40My music.
44:41How could ordinary folk understand it?
44:46Oh, I remember now.
44:48Your Zither skills,
44:49they're one of a kind.
44:51Last time you played on the empty city wall
44:53and the hundred thousand troops
44:54across from us all ran offscore.
44:58You...
44:59Dammit!
45:03Hey, what are you doing here?
45:08Grand Chancellor Vale,
45:10Zoran is in trouble.
45:11As its ally,
45:12the kingdom of Varel
45:12will never just stand by.
45:14If you need any supplies or troops,
45:15just say the word.
45:22You're way too cute.
45:24What are you laughing at?
45:25Raiders,
45:26aren't they about to attack us?
45:33You're just too cute.
45:35What are you laughing at?
45:37Raiders,
45:37aren't they about to attack us?
45:39Rest easy,
45:40your highness,
45:41on this war
45:41the northern raiders will lose.
45:44Huh?
45:45Every spring,
45:46they're at their weakest state.
45:47Not only are their horses worn out,
45:49their ewes and pregnant women
45:51all choose to get pregnant in spring
45:52in order to avoid the winter cold,
45:54but once war breaks up,
45:55they are simply forced to migrate,
45:58which causes mass miscarriages.
45:59If this goes on,
46:01the northern raider's extinction
46:02will just be a matter of time.
46:04Then,
46:05why would their chieftain
46:06kill the envoy of the Zoran Empire
46:08and declare war with us now?
46:10Please let me understand.
46:11The Zoran Empire
46:12is the realm of the Central Plains.
46:13We need a righteous cause
46:14to go to war.
46:16Those envoys,
46:17their job is basically
46:18to court death.
46:18That royal envoy,
46:20he slept with the chieftain's mother,
46:22turned his brothers against him
46:23and even dug up
46:24the chieftain's ancestral tomb.
46:26He pissed the chieftain off.
46:28He wanted him dead.
46:29Then,
46:30why insist on dying up north?
46:31To go down in history,
46:33of course.
46:34Ah.
46:35His family,
46:35supported for life by Zoran,
46:37his son will be granted a title
46:39to rise and fall with Zoran.
46:40It's a cushy post.
46:41People are lining up for it.
46:43Exactly.
46:44Ah.
46:45The envoy is dead.
46:46Right and wrong no longer matter.
46:48Pick a day.
46:49March.
46:53Ah.
46:57Everyone is getting late.
46:58You should head back.
46:59All right, all right.
46:59We're off.
47:00We're off.
47:01Compared to you all,
47:02I'm really just a kid.
47:03I don't know anything.
47:04I am truly useless.
47:08Hey.
47:09Your Majesty,
47:10don't put yourself down.
47:11You're still young.
47:12After you two get married,
47:13you can take your time learning.
47:15Married?
47:16Who is getting married?
47:17Isn't it you?
47:19I'm only pretending to be her fiancé
47:21to help her get through this banquet.
47:23Now that this is over,
47:24I'm going back to sell fish.
47:29Pretend?
47:36Mister,
47:37I don't want to pretend anymore.
47:39Let's really get married.
47:41What?
47:42You're serious?
47:46I don't want to pretend anymore.
47:48Let's really get married.
47:49Huh?
47:50You're serious?
47:52I like you.
47:53I want to be your little wife.
47:57Weren't you supposed to come with the Chancellor
47:59to discuss this alliance business?
48:01Right, Grand Chancellor?
48:03Ah.
48:04Oh, well,
48:05the alliance isn't really that important.
48:08Her Majesty's marriage is what actually matters much more.
48:13Just a small meeting gift for you
48:15to show my respect.
48:17I'll take my leave now.
48:21You sly old fox!
48:23Running off so fast!
48:24Get back here!
48:26Sir.
48:28I...
48:28Do I look bad?
48:33You look great.
48:36You're the most beautiful woman I've ever seen.
48:39But we're not a good match!
48:42I'm so old and you're so young!
48:44How are we not a match?
48:45We're perfect together.
48:47Tell me,
48:48what doesn't fit?
48:49The size is just right.
48:51You always pick the bigger man.
48:52Only a big one can make a woman happy.
48:54What kind of logic is that?
48:57Big what, exactly?
48:59Oh, come on.
49:01Your Majesty.
49:02Why are you saying such shameful words?
49:07But...
49:07Is Her Majesty really as big as she says?
49:13They just let me go.
49:16Her Majesty doesn't believe you don't love her.
49:18Huh?
49:20Hey, you!
49:21What are you doing?
49:24If you didn't...
49:26Love Her Majesty,
49:28You wouldn't have come to save her.
49:30You would have just watched her...
49:32Drown right in front of you.
49:35Stop making a scene!
49:37Have you got the guts?
49:38Huh?
49:42Your Majesty!
49:44Huh?
49:44Hey!
49:45You...
49:46You actually jumped...
49:48That's our queen, all right.
49:51Top swimmer of the kingdom of Virel.
49:53Yet her acting isn't over the top at all.
49:57How does that saying go again?
50:00The real hunter often shows up looking just like the prey.
50:10You little troublemaker.
50:11We need to make this clear.
50:13From now on, you can never pull a stunt like that again.
50:16Do you know how deep that water is?
50:17How cold?
50:18How dangerous it is?
50:20You almost scared me!
50:21You really did!
50:22I nearly lost my life out there.
50:24I don't care.
50:25You promised me just now.
50:27You saved me.
50:28So that means you love me.
50:30If you love me, you have to be my husband.
50:34I...
50:35You...
50:36I...
50:37You!
50:38I...
50:40Oh my god...
50:46Husband...
50:47Let's go take a bath.
50:51Together.
50:52A bath?
50:54T...
50:54Together!
50:56Together.
50:57Huh?
50:59I just changed my clothes.
51:02Now I'm freezing.
51:04It's so cold.
51:08Hmm?
51:10It is a bit cold.
51:13Husband!
51:14I'll get you some hot water in a bit!
51:44I...
51:45What are you looking at?
51:49I...
51:49I'm keeping watch for you so that guy doesn't peek at you basing.
51:56you're not a kid anymore can you please grow up a little
52:02huh what does that mean forget it go buy me two new outfits and bring them back
52:08oh right and while you're at it grab one for him too okay
52:24huh huh you what's that mean husband husband husband husband husband
52:44what's wrong hey are you okay
52:49maybe the water was just too cold now my leg cramped up
52:54hurry hurry come over here and help me up
53:06didn't you say your leg was cramping i don't care i don't care my leg hurts
53:11rub it for me okay okay hurry up okay
53:25no way here we go again
53:33wow that's good this feels so good
53:36i've never felt this good before didn't know you were this good
53:42how's the pressure if it hurts i'll go later no need it's perfect
53:48your majesty how can you say something so embarrassing
53:53but does it really feel that good
53:58oh but i've never been with anyone i've never tried anything
54:03last one last one bear with it it might hurt a bit
54:13so intense
54:15you okay
54:17husband this feels so good i want to do it again
54:22no way is this old guy really that good her majesty actually wants another round
54:28could it be that older man do have more experience
54:35you wish
54:36my energy
54:38it's limited
54:41looks like from now on i'll need a stronger dose
54:45of crimson elixir
54:47hmm
54:48lena
54:49stop eavesdropping get in here
54:51oh
54:55help her majesty get changed
55:00your majesty
55:01you really should
55:02take care of your health
55:04take care of my health
55:06what do you mean
55:09nothing nothing
55:11well it's getting late
55:12once you're dressed go to the palace
55:14i'll go first
55:16ah wait
55:19what are you doing
55:21i i'm hungry
55:23hungry
55:24how are you suddenly hungry
55:25uh you left halfway through the banquet without a single bite
55:29of course you're hungry
55:31but why am i not hungry
55:34oh
55:36no
55:36i'm just a fish seller
55:38the things i usually eat
55:40you're a queen
55:41you won't be used to them
55:42i don't care
55:43whatever you eat
55:44i will eat
55:45huh
55:47old carter
55:48old harris
55:50master rohan
55:52same as always
55:53the deluxe
55:53eight dish set
55:55duck intestine
55:57pork intestine
55:58orta
55:58tripe
55:59beef tongue
55:59beef throat
56:00kidney
56:01layered tripe
56:02hahahaha
56:03dig in
56:03what on earth is all this
56:05how dare you
56:07how dare you
56:08make her majesty
56:09eat something this disgusting
56:14eat it
56:15or don't
56:18try the tripe
56:20it's really good
56:26i said it
56:27i will eat whatever he eats
56:29your majesty
56:30this this is so awful
56:32people usually just throw it away
56:34if commoners can't eat it
56:36why can't i
56:37come on lena
56:38have some
56:38i
56:40no i won't eat it
56:41i'd rather starve
56:44eat
56:49it's good
56:57this is my first time eating something this tasty
57:00good right
57:00oh my god
57:02this is amazing
57:03mmm
57:04so good
57:04it's really good
57:05slow down
57:06no one's stealing it from you
57:11boss
57:11two more plates of tripe
57:13coming
57:15two plates of tripe
57:16huh
57:17this
57:20enjoy your meal
57:21thanks
57:22here here here
57:23keep eating
57:24oh my
57:26master zoo
57:27where exactly did you find
57:30these two
57:31beautiful ladies right here
57:33to share a hot pot with you
57:35hello
57:35so
57:35you
57:37here
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