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The Roman Emperor’S Wife
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00:00:01Gentlemen, the highlight of today's feast is about to begin.
00:00:05My two daughters, Julia and Chloe, shall choose their husbands from among you.
00:00:10I swear by the honor of the Quintius family, whoever catches these wreaths shall be wed.
00:00:18These are all senate nobles. Quintius and their spice merchants to climb the social ladder.
00:00:22Your betrothals will determine if this family joins the nobility.
00:00:26Be careful when you throw those weeds.
00:00:27Whoever secures the highest status husband will be the family hero.
00:00:32Baby, mummy knows you will marry much better than Julia.
00:00:36Sister, let me go first.
00:00:43Gaius, we've been in love for two years.
00:00:46He promised he would only catch my wreath today.
00:00:53Throw it to me! Miss Chloe Quinteria!
00:00:55I love you! Miss Chloe Quinteria!
00:00:57Gaius, what is he doing? We had a pact.
00:01:02Throw it to me! Miss Chloe Quinteria!
00:01:05Gaius! Catch it!
00:01:11Magnificent! The eldest son of the elite Fulius family!
00:01:15Oh dear sister, Gaius caught my wreath. I guess he prefers me.
00:01:19No, this can't be right. Gaius and I made a promise. He said he would marry me!
00:01:23Chloe, you are truly my pride and joy.
00:01:30Darling, I will give you the grandest imperial wedding the Empire has ever seen.
00:01:38Gaius, don't you owe me an explanation? I'm the one you're dating!
00:01:44Sorry Julia, you have no maternal backing. And your father doesn't value you.
00:01:49I have to marry your stepsister.
00:01:51Then what were the last two years for?
00:01:54Sister, isn't it obvious? Gaius just playing with you.
00:01:57Now the men below are still waiting for your wreath. Who knows? Maybe even the Emperor is down there.
00:02:06Your Majesty, you've been undercover as a beggar for three months to expose the noble's crimes.
00:02:15Let the Praetorian Guard handle the rest.
00:02:20There's evidence I'm a secure subperson.
00:02:22Besides, being out here is a perfect way to judge my mother's marriage demands.
00:02:26Two birds, one stone.
00:02:34Don't go. Your destiny's right down there.
00:02:54Look! Quintius's oldest daughter has chosen a beggar!
00:03:06A rich eyeless picking a beggar at a wreath ceremony! This is going to be quite the show!
00:03:13How did that handmade Ruth end up on a beggar's head?
00:03:17Sister, talk about bad luck.
00:03:19Of all people, you picked a beggar. How is father ever going to show his face again?
00:03:23You useless girl! Out of all these people you threw it to a beggar, you're doing this just to humiliate
00:03:29me!
00:03:32Well, don't be discouraged, sister. You'll be poor, but I'm sure he's an expert at scavenging leftovers.
00:03:37At least you won't starve.
00:03:39A grand lady marrying a beggar? Surely Mr. Quintius will go back on his word!
00:03:45If she doesn't marry him, your word is worth nothing! You'll be finished in this city!
00:03:50Marry him! Marry him!
00:04:02You! When church! Are you trying to run away from the engagement?
00:04:12Your majesty! Why did you catch it? This means a binding marriage contract! Toss it quickly!
00:04:17It's fine. I'm poor and filthy right now.
00:04:19A high-born lady like her would never actually agree to marry me.
00:04:22Why are you running? You threw the wreath yourself. No one forced you.
00:04:25You rebellious girl. Look at this beggar you've been scaled.
00:04:28If you marry him, our family will be the laughingstock of the Empire.
00:04:32After today's feast, I've finally seen these so-called nobles for the hypocrites they are.
00:04:37I'd rather marry a commoner and escape the schemes than spend my life as a pawn for noble alliances.
00:04:43Julia, the law of the wreath is absolute.
00:04:46If it lands on him, you must marry him, even if he is a beggar.
00:04:57I am willing to marry this gentleman.
00:05:05My name is Julia Quintilia. What is yours?
00:05:09My name is Marcus Aurelius.
00:05:11Marcus Aurelius. Why does that name sound so familiar?
00:05:14It's a common name. Rome is full of them. There's nothing strange about it.
00:05:19Let everyone witness. I take this man as my husband.
00:05:26You truly have no regrets. I have nothing. I am a wanderer with no hope.
00:05:32I do. We both have hands and feet. We can build our own future.
00:05:35If we work hard and find jobs, we will be just fine.
00:05:38I've never met a girl so easily satisfied. It's a pity. I cannot tell her who I truly am just
00:05:43yet.
00:05:43I promise you I will never fail you.
00:05:45Enough!
00:05:45Treating a beggar like a prize, you are throwing your entire future away!
00:05:49A future isn't built on status, but on character and virtue.
00:05:51He may be dressed in rags, but he lacks the arrogance and hypocrisy of the nobility.
00:05:55I believe he will be a good husband, worthy of my life.
00:05:57She must marry him!
00:05:58You said whoever was hit must marry.
00:06:00If you break your word, no one will ever trust the Quintius family again.
00:06:04Yes! She must marry him! No backing out now!
00:06:07Julia! If you insist on marrying this beggar, I won't spend a single con your wedding!
00:06:11Very well, father.
00:06:15Soon, I will be a noble lady, while you will be a beggar's wife.
00:06:18From this day forward, you are beneath me.
00:06:21Being a beggar's wife isn't scary.
00:06:23What's scary is sharing a bed with a soul that isn't yours.
00:06:25Gaius is ripped, but he's a calculator.
00:06:28You'd better watch your own back.
00:06:39Then, we shall hold our wedding at the temple in three days.
00:06:45My mother is obsessed with getting me married anyway, so why not?
00:06:50Good.
00:06:51I will be there.
00:07:01The two Quintius' daughters are marrying today, but look at the difference. It's insane.
00:07:06It's more than that.
00:07:07The younger one married a relative of the emperor and will live in luxury.
00:07:10The eldest married a beggar and will only know suffering.
00:07:19Sister, why are you here alone?
00:07:21Where's your husband?
00:07:23Did even that beggar dump you?
00:07:27He didn't seem like the type to break his word.
00:07:30I'm here.
00:07:39Who is this?
00:07:40He's more radiant than the nobles of the Senate.
00:07:47Forgive me, Julia.
00:07:49I kept you waiting.
00:07:50Are you?
00:07:51Are you Marcus the Beggar?
00:08:00What?
00:08:03That's no beggar.
00:08:04He's an absolute stunner with incredible class.
00:08:07They look so perfect together.
00:08:09I'm obsessed.
00:08:10He's not rich, yet he dressed with such care for our wedding.
00:08:13I was right about him.
00:08:14He's a man I can trust with my life.
00:08:17Do something.
00:08:17I won't let a beggar outshine me.
00:08:29This sapphire is a full five carats worth ten million asses.
00:08:39It is the symbol of my undying love for you.
00:08:47This ring was a gift from the god Jupiter himself.
00:08:50My ancestors told me I must personally place it on the finger of my true wife.
00:08:56A gift from a god?
00:08:57A beggar meeting a god?
00:08:59You probably found that in a woodshed.
00:09:02This is a holy temple.
00:09:04How dare you present such rush before the gods?
00:09:06You are a disgrace to the Quinterius name.
00:09:09This is supposed to be a legitimate marriage contract.
00:09:12And you bring this?
00:09:14Julia, aren't you absolutely humiliated?
00:09:17Marriage is about the connection of souls, not the price of a ring.
00:09:20I have chosen Marcus as my husband, and nothing you say can change my heart.
00:09:24Silence!
00:09:25Haven't you brought enough shame to this family?
00:09:26Don't waste your help on such an ungrateful daughter.
00:09:29She'll be living in squabby with this beggar soon enough.
00:09:31Then she'll realize just how catastrophic her mistake was.
00:09:35Next, we seal the union of Miss Julia Quintalia and...
00:09:38Wait.
00:09:40Augustus?
00:09:43Are you Emperor Augustus?
00:09:53May the god Jupiter bless you both with eternal happiness.
00:09:59Mr. Quintius, you are truly fortunate.
00:10:02Your daughter has climbed a very tall tree indeed.
00:10:07Of course.
00:10:08My Chloe deserves nothing less than the best.
00:10:11Some people don't even have a real wedding ring.
00:10:13They just have scrap wood.
00:10:15Unlike me, with this priceless sapphire.
00:10:21Just endure it.
00:10:22You must have eaten too much lately.
00:10:24Your fingers are too fat.
00:10:26Damn it!
00:10:27Didn't you say this was custom made?
00:10:29You may now seal your vows with a kiss.
00:10:33May I?
00:10:36In the name of Jupiter, you are now husband and wife.
00:10:57Julia.
00:10:57Julia.
00:10:57Julia.
00:11:09Julia, I will never let you get away with this.
00:11:16Where are you taking me?
00:11:18To our home.
00:11:20Are we moving in together?
00:11:23Of course.
00:11:25From this day on, you are my one and only wife.
00:11:30My lord.
00:11:33Damon.
00:11:34Forgive me, master.
00:11:36We found a place that fits your destitute commoner disguise, but...
00:11:39The rat in her state is severe.
00:11:41It will take at least two days to make it habitable for you.
00:11:44What?
00:11:45But, master, we have a backup plan.
00:11:48It's much better.
00:11:52I am so sorry.
00:11:54I'll find us a proper home as soon as I can.
00:11:57Actually, I...
00:11:59Oh!
00:12:05Spending my wedding night in a tentarium?
00:12:08Ever since I was a little girl, I've dreamed of sleeping under the stars.
00:12:13Thank you, Marcus.
00:12:15I know things are hard for you, yet you still did your best to give me this.
00:12:19She's a merchant's daughter, yet she's so easily satisfied.
00:12:22Her father must have been incredibly cruel to her.
00:12:29Wait.
00:12:30Why is there music playing out here in the wilderness?
00:12:37It must be a blessing from Jupiter.
00:12:40Is that what?
00:13:00Come on.
00:13:09What is it?
00:13:10Thanks.
00:13:17yeah hey wake up pitching tents on restricted city grounds is illegal move out immediately
00:13:23apologies we will be gone soon and won't trouble you again wait you are his majesty ask us
00:13:33what majesty who is his majesty
00:13:43good heaven sir look that man is stealing your carriage stop him quick
00:13:52damn it that's the third one this month i'm catching that thief today
00:13:57what was that about his majesty just a joke pitching a tent in a forbidden zone
00:14:02who do you think you are the emperor
00:14:07julia i'll find us a better home very soon it's my father's birthday today i want to visit home
00:14:13after how he treated you are you sure you want to go back i believe he still loves me
00:14:18he's just blinded by prejudice for now fine i'll go with you i'll bake some pastries for him before
00:14:25we go and i'll help you
00:14:33master the target you're investigating has appeared near the market
00:14:38forgive me julia i can't go in with you it's okay i'll be fine on my own
00:14:44julia when i return i'll tell you everything
00:14:46immediately prepare a lavish dignified gift for mr quentius's birthday yes sire
00:14:59i've returned
00:15:03who invited you julia
00:15:12it's my father's birthday i've come to pay my respects and offer my blessings
00:15:17so this is the eldest quentius daughter who insisted on marrying a beggar
00:15:22crashing the party where's your beggar husband too ashamed to show his face
00:15:26marcus has personal business to attend to
00:15:29personal business for a commoner he's not exactly the emperor is he he's just terrified of being the laughing stock
00:15:37i bet he's already bored of you abandoned on the second day of marriage why not become my mistress instead
00:15:43i am doing just fine we are very much in love
00:15:46as for you chloe if this man could deceive and abandon me he'll do the same to you the moment
00:15:51a better offer comes along
00:15:52you you married a homeless beggar
00:15:55my daughter married a noble there is no comparison
00:15:59look at these these are the lavish gifts gaius brought
00:16:08and this contract i shall petition his majesty augustus to grant the quentius family a title of nobility
00:16:17you said you came to visit father so where is your gift
00:16:27father i made these honey cakes myself i hope you like them
00:16:35honey cakes what are those worth a few copper how embarrassing it's a gift from the heart
00:16:40from my husband and me heart is a beggar sentiment worth anything julia you are a total disgrace to my
00:16:48name throw her out i never want to see her again
00:17:02the palace his majesty i don't have nearly enough status for the emperor to send me gifts
00:17:08it is because of your daughter is it her or her
00:17:16such lavish gifts could it be the eldest daughter didn't marry a commoner after all
00:17:21you must be mistaken julia married a beggar there's no way she has palace connections
00:17:26you're a relative of the emperor one of your uncles must have sent this for you right
00:17:30oh very likely they must have been worried my own gift wasn't grand enough so they sent a backup
00:17:36see i told you a beggar could never afford such luxury you two are the ones who truly bring honor
00:17:43to
00:17:43this family unlike julia you truly sicken me from now on i have only one daughter julia is no daughter
00:17:50of mine chloe married a noble and suddenly she's his only child my handmade gift means nothing to him
00:17:56they say a father's love is unconditional but you you just see daughters as bargaining chips for
00:18:02profit how dare you speak to me that way
00:18:18there are no words at all
00:18:24i must have misseen it that's mine give it back there's no way julia's beggar is his majesty
00:18:35is this thing made of wood no treasuring a beggar's track disgusting chloe i'm begging you give it
00:18:44back it's from my husband he's the only person who ever chose me i'll do anything just give me the
00:18:48ring
00:18:48please you said it guard bring the thorns from the backyard and pave the floor
00:19:05what are you doing my sources say madam is being ruthlessly mistreated at her father's house
00:19:21you said it yourself anything
00:19:25crawl to me on your knees across these thorns and i'll give you the ring
00:19:30father are you really letting her do this
00:19:32i am your daughter too
00:19:34do you really want me to kneel i told you the moment you married that beggar you shamed this family
00:19:42you are no daughter of mine
00:19:44that ring isn't just a symbol of our love it's something my husband treasures
00:19:48i have to get it back
00:19:49my ancestors told me i must personally place it on the finger of my true wife
00:19:54fine
00:19:55i'll kneel but once i'm done i'm dead to this family
00:20:12julia wait for me
00:20:22mark don't worry
00:20:24i will get our ring back
00:20:36enough
00:20:55hurry
00:21:18what are you doing
00:21:19no
00:21:26this is the price of marrying a beggar risking your life for a piece of wood
00:21:31i guess that's the most valuable thing that stinking beggar owns
00:21:45i did what you asked give me the ring
00:21:48you're pathetic
00:21:50for a piece of junk
00:21:52i almost thought it was something valuable
00:21:55i'm bored
00:21:56here take it
00:22:00you
00:22:03no
00:22:06my mother told me i must personally place this ring on my future wife's hand
00:22:11faster
00:22:12faster
00:22:13faster
00:22:14faster
00:22:15faster
00:22:27faster
00:22:28faster
00:22:28faster
00:22:38you cherish your beggar so much
00:22:40if i disfigure you will he still want you
00:22:46No, no, someone help, someone help!
00:23:09His Majesty Augustus has arrived!
00:23:32Who dares bully my wife?!
00:23:47Julie, I'm so sorry, I'm late.
00:23:52At least, I didn't lose your ring.
00:23:58His Majesty? Impossible! He's just a beggar!
00:24:02But, look at all those guards!
00:24:05Mom! No way! He must have hired actors!
00:24:09I've only seen statues of the Emperor, but he looks exactly like them.
00:24:14Looking like him doesn't make him him. He probably stole those clothes just to save face!
00:24:19What a joke! A beggar playing dress-up at my birthday party!
00:24:23Sister, look at the trash you married!
00:24:27Homeless and now impersonating the Emperor?
00:24:30If His Majesty finds out, you're both dead!
00:24:33You truly have a death wish!
00:24:46You, what are you doing?!
00:24:48Julia, let's go.
00:24:51What's wrong?
00:24:53Who did this?!
00:24:58I did!
00:24:59So what?
00:25:02Who knew she'd actually crawl through thorns for a piece of wood, bitch?!
00:25:06Shut up!
00:25:07Who the hell do you think you are, you dare shout at me?!
00:25:09I'll curse her all I want!
00:25:10She married a loser like you!
00:25:12I am Lady Fulius!
00:25:13If I kill you today, you should thank me!
00:25:16Enough acting!
00:25:17Guards!
00:25:18Arrest this beggar and Julia!
00:25:28No one insults my wife and lives.
00:25:32Seize them!
00:25:46Are you insane?!
00:25:48I am Lady Fulius!
00:25:50You dare touch me?!
00:25:54Gaius, help me!
00:25:56Whoever kills him gets a hundred thousand Sestereans!
00:26:07You stinking beggar!
00:26:09The Fulvius family are relatives of the Emperor!
00:26:13How dare you?!
00:26:14I dare.
00:26:15And I can wipe the Fulcius family off the face of the Earth.
00:26:20You're overacting, beggar!
00:26:22Let me go before I get really angry and I might spare you!
00:26:26Shove their faces into the sacred fire!
00:26:31Stop!
00:26:32My brother is a consular!
00:26:33You think you'll walk out of here alive?!
00:26:37Since when was the consul from the Fulius family?
00:26:41Scared?
00:26:41Then let us go and beg for mercy!
00:26:46Hold them down!
00:26:49My brother will destroy you!
00:26:51Do you regret this, beggar?!
00:26:55Marcus, his brother is the consul.
00:26:58Maybe we should-
00:26:59No, Julia.
00:27:00They hurt you.
00:27:02I'm making them pay.
00:27:03My brother is a consul!
00:27:04I'll have you all killed!
00:27:06Get off me, you filthy beggar!
00:27:08I'll tear you apart!
00:27:09Stop!
00:27:11Stop!
00:27:11Brother!
00:27:13Save me!
00:27:14Help!
00:27:15Help!
00:27:17Go get him!
00:27:22You're the one touching my brother?!
00:27:25The Emperor's guard?
00:27:27Why are they here?
00:27:30Why are they here?
00:27:34It's me.
00:27:36So what?
00:27:40What?
00:27:41Your...
00:27:42Your Majesty?
00:27:47He really is!
00:27:48The Emperor!
00:27:50Shh!
00:27:55Augustus?
00:27:56No!
00:27:57He was a beggar!
00:27:58It's impossible!
00:28:00Brother!
00:28:00He's lying!
00:28:01Those clothes are stolen!
00:28:03Those actors are paid!
00:28:04It's fake!
00:28:06Yes, Mr. Isaac!
00:28:08You're mistaken!
00:28:08He's just a beggar!
00:28:09He can't be the Emperor exactly!
00:28:12Why would the Emperor be in this dump?
00:28:14Maybe it is a coincidence.
00:28:16The Emperor would never be here.
00:28:18You rebel!
00:28:19Look at the husband you chose!
00:28:22Impersonating the Emperor and offending the Senate!
00:28:25How will you fix this?
00:28:26This beggar almost killed someone!
00:28:29Don't let him go!
00:28:30In the name of the consul, take them to the dungeon!
00:28:33Yeah!
00:28:34Yeah!
00:28:35Yeah!
00:28:36Yeah!
00:28:39My son...
00:28:40His Majesty...
00:28:43Still refuses to come home?
00:28:46I heard...
00:28:47He married a woman out there.
00:28:50Ridiculous!
00:28:51I'm bringing him back myself!
00:28:56In the name of the Consul, take them to the dungeon!
00:28:59in the name of the concert you're no concert you have no authority here
00:29:07you beggar you know nothing of the law how dare you question my brother
00:29:18julia no one can save you today i can't let anything happen to my husband
00:29:29we have to go your wounds i'm letting them go for today to save you running away no chance
00:30:20chloe we share the same blood
00:30:22how can you be so heartless he tried to dispatcher me first
00:30:28i won't let you go that easily you're dead
00:30:40don't bother your little actors are too busy to save you marcus go save yourself just go
00:30:47go he's not going anywhere why why won't you just leave us alone you're so lucky sister
00:30:58even a beggar loves you the more you love him the more i want to break you
00:31:06our grudge is between us do what you want to me but please let marcus go
00:31:15julia don't waste your breath
00:31:18i can't let you pay for my life how touching flirting at death's door fine i'll kill you
00:31:26both together
00:31:27the empress daughter is here she's here
00:31:48who dares harm my son
00:31:51matus tenorus
00:31:56our son he really is the emperor
00:32:17julia julia julia stay with me
00:32:20physician get a physician
00:32:28stretch her now
00:32:33your majesty quintius family is in custody
00:32:36marcus you worried me to death
00:32:39he really is the emperor
00:32:42arrest the entire quintilius family sell them into slavery
00:32:52and you isaac you're no consul who are you
00:32:56he's just a eunuch fire him and throw him in the dungeon with the rest of them
00:33:04he really was the emperor i chose wrong
00:33:10mercy your majesty please i was blind
00:33:13please have mercy your majesty
00:33:17you didn't show julia mercy why should i show you any
00:33:38mercy your majesty
00:33:42mercy your majesty
00:33:52mercy
00:33:53go to that girl
00:33:59julia you're awake are you hurt
00:34:02i'm okay
00:34:04lie down
00:34:07the physician said you need rest
00:34:09how did we get here
00:34:11i heard empress his majesty
00:34:15who saved us
00:34:18break the engagement
00:34:19she isn't right for you
00:34:21mother she's different
00:34:23she's the woman i've chosen
00:34:24the royal family isn't simple
00:34:26if you want her she must pass my test
00:34:29but you cannot tell her the truth yet
00:34:31matta senorus saved us
00:34:34why would she save us do you know her
00:34:37i'm just a beggar
00:34:38she just happened to be passing by
00:34:41don't worry
00:34:41i'll protect you from now on
00:34:43she's giving us jobs in the palace
00:34:45you as a maid
00:34:46me as a guard
00:34:47it's wonderful
00:34:48we can save up for our own home
00:34:53i'm sorry julia
00:34:54for keeping the truth from you
00:34:56forgive me
00:35:02miss julia
00:35:03you will be working here
00:35:08i will come find you as soon as i am free
00:35:11all right
00:35:11i will work hard
00:35:13so we can earn money together
00:35:14and build our little home
00:35:18damon
00:35:19you really should have given me some notice
00:35:21before bringing in a newcomer
00:35:25lady lyre this is julia
00:35:26she's new to the palace
00:35:27and still learning the ropes
00:35:28i'd appreciate it if you could look off
00:35:30do not let her suffer any mistreatment
00:35:34i have much to learn
00:35:35i would be grateful for your instruction my lady
00:35:38rest assured damon
00:35:39i will see to julia personally
00:35:41i won't have her doing menial labor
00:35:43i shall instruct her in the proper editict myself
00:35:48marcus
00:35:51something feels wrong
00:35:53i came here to be a maid
00:35:55yet why do they look at me as if i were the empress
00:36:02perhaps lady lyre is simply kind hearted towards newcomers
00:36:04don't overthink it
00:36:06just focus on your tasks
00:36:08julia
00:36:10come with me
00:36:10i will show you how to achieve the scrolls
00:36:24you new girl start by scrubbing this floor if you dare to slack off you'll regret it
00:36:28tasks were assigned in advance
00:36:29why are you shivving your duties onto me
00:36:32we are all kneeling here scrubbing in the filth
00:36:35yet a newcomer gets the easy work
00:36:38it isn't right
00:36:39exactly
00:36:40why should you receive such favor from lady lyre
00:37:07tell her we've caught a thief
00:37:09i don't care about any emperor
00:37:11i don't care about any emperor
00:37:12this was a gift from my husband
00:37:13give it back
00:37:14give it back
00:37:14your husband
00:37:16what do you dream your husband is augustus himself
00:37:19you're a thief
00:37:19hold her down
00:37:21don't let her escape
00:37:24halt
00:37:26all of you
00:37:28shh
00:37:29martyr senatus
00:37:30it is far too filthy here
00:37:32perhaps you should return
00:37:33i have taken this disguise to see for myself what kind of person julia truly is
00:37:38remember
00:37:39she must not know who i am
00:37:43silence
00:37:46i leave for one moment and you descend into chaos
00:37:56lady lyre
00:37:57julia has stolen the emperor's ring
00:37:59how can a thief be allowed in the palace
00:38:01you must have her seized and cast out at once
00:38:04lady lyre please let me explain
00:38:06it isn't what it seems the truth is
00:38:08enough hand over the ring
00:38:09the ring is mine
00:38:11i did not steal it
00:38:12i said give it to me
00:38:22it truly is his majesty's ring
00:38:27this ring really is marcus's
00:38:29marcus
00:38:31he gave her something so sacred
00:38:33she is bold enough to steal from the emperor
00:38:36who knows what she'll do next
00:38:38she should be beaten to death
00:38:40lady lyre please listen
00:38:42this ring was given to me by the person i hold most dear
00:38:45it was not stolen
00:38:46and it certainly does not belong to the emperor
00:38:49if it's proven that this ring belongs to marcus
00:38:51won't his identity be exposed
00:38:54i shall keep this ring for now
00:38:56once the truth is revealed it will be returned to you
00:39:01thanks
00:39:02listen well
00:39:03this is official dora
00:39:05she will manage you alongside me
00:39:07keep to your places
00:39:08if anyone is found id or deceptive you shall taste the lash
00:39:12yes ma'am
00:39:14crawling in the palace is forbidden
00:39:15your punishment is latrine duty
00:39:17you shall not eat until they are spotless
00:39:20yes my lady
00:39:30at least this will dull the stench
00:39:32your majesty
00:39:33lady leora your childhood sweetheart is back
00:39:36won't you go and see her
00:39:39sweetheart don't use that word for us
00:39:41i have no heart for her
00:39:42leave us
00:39:43i am going to see julia
00:39:45your presence will expose my identity sooner or later
00:40:00they have you cleaning this filth
00:40:02this is a disgrace
00:40:04i'm gonna find whoever did this
00:40:06i'll make them answer for it right now
00:40:15it's fine it's just a task
00:40:18i can adore it
00:40:19i won't stand for this
00:40:21i'll find a way to get you away from this place as soon as possible
00:40:28tell me what is the truth about that ring
00:40:30why do they insist it belongs to the emperor
00:40:32it was my father
00:40:34he once killed a great bear with his bare hands
00:40:36augustus rewarded his courage by gifting him that ring
00:40:39oh that explains it
00:40:41they keep shouting about the emperor
00:40:43and i feared you were keeping secrets from me
00:40:47you there
00:40:48since when is the palace a place for idle gossip
00:41:02it's official dora
00:41:03go quickly
00:41:05don't let her see you
00:41:06or we'll be in trouble
00:41:19is the latrine finished?
00:41:22it is all finished my lady
00:41:24then move on to the courtyard i want its fossilis not a single leaf must remain
00:41:28yes my lady
00:41:30finally it's done
00:41:31my back is nearly breaking
00:41:43what right do you have to throw my things?
00:41:46newcomers sleep in the stables
00:41:48that is the palace way
00:41:49get moving
00:41:52better hurry
00:41:53before the dung piles up
00:41:55and you've nowhere to lie down
00:41:57it is freezing tonight
00:41:59how can you expect a person to sleep in the stables?
00:42:08i heard that horse yena can keep you warm
00:42:11laughing
00:42:12we aren't lying
00:42:14these are the palace rules
00:42:15you wouldn't dare refuse would you?
00:42:21why are you targeting me?
00:42:23what have i done?
00:42:25you're a thief
00:42:27official dora was merciful
00:42:28you're lucky you're going to the stables
00:42:30and not the dungeon
00:42:33i am no thief
00:42:35stop your malicious lies
00:42:37not a thief?
00:42:39next you'll say the emperor himself gave it to you
00:42:42look at yourself
00:42:44you're not fit to touch his shadow
00:42:55i just need my blanket
00:42:56i cannot survive the night in the stables without it
00:42:59such bold words
00:43:00this is the palace
00:43:02nothing here is yours
00:43:03don't think your protectors can save you from our ways
00:43:06you're not going in
00:43:07out of my way
00:43:23Julia are you alright?
00:43:24are you hurt?
00:43:25stop!
00:43:26you dare raise a hand within these walls?
00:43:28have you grown tired of living?
00:43:30commander daemon
00:43:32what are you doing here?
00:43:34wait then who is he?
00:43:39you have signed your death warrant
00:43:40have mercy your majesty
00:43:43please spare us
00:43:45it wasn't intentional
00:43:46we never meant for her to get hurt
00:43:51you...
00:43:53you are augustus?
00:43:58is it true?
00:44:00are you truly the emperor?
00:44:13don't reveal your real identity
00:44:19forgive me my lady
00:44:20i was just passing by when i saw this girl being mistreated
00:44:23i acted without thinking to help her
00:44:25i meant no disrespect
00:44:27thank the gods
00:44:28he's just a guard
00:44:29he nearly scared me to death
00:44:31but daemon you never leave the emperor's side
00:44:33why are you with this common guard?
00:44:39daemon
00:44:41what is going on here?
00:44:43who is this man?
00:44:44who is this man?
00:44:49who is this man?
00:44:49oh...
00:44:50oh right
00:44:50this young guard here happens to look a bit like his majesty
00:44:53i came to the palace specifically to question his background
00:44:55fearing someone might impersonate the emperor and cause trouble
00:44:58you... you're a new guard
00:45:00how can you be so ignorant of the rules?
00:45:02don't you know the palace isn't a place to wander in and out of?
00:45:05apologize at once
00:45:11i wouldn't dare do it again
00:45:14it is all my fault
00:45:16this guard was only worried about me which is why he rushed in so recklessly
00:45:20if you know you are wrong then leave at once
00:45:22get out of my sight
00:45:38after such a serious incident official Dora didn't punish her at all?
00:45:41talk about favoritism
00:45:42and that business with the emperor's ring
00:45:44it was completely hushed up too
00:45:46i have no idea who is backing her but they must be incredibly powerful
00:45:51tell me if the real augustus found out someone stole his ring and dared to impersonate him
00:45:55what would he do? would he order an immediate execution?
00:46:00julia is a good girl
00:46:02she is hard-working, steady and has a pure heart
00:46:06mother, does that mean julia has passed your test?
00:46:09i'm gonna tell her the truth right now
00:46:10i will make her the empress of rome and never let her suffer another moment of grievement
00:46:14my approval does not mean the nobles of the senate will accept a commoner as their empress
00:46:21next month is lupagaria
00:46:23why not let julia oversee the festival sacrifices?
00:46:25if she handles the rituals perfectly it will prove she is the divinely chosen empress
00:46:29it will show those nobles that her abilities far surpassed those of their pampered daughters
00:46:33very well
00:46:34give this ring back to her
00:46:36consider it my promise
00:46:42julia! great news!
00:46:45martyr senius has decided to put you in charge of next month's lupalaris sacrifices
00:46:49but i don't know the first thing about it
00:46:51lupalaris is so important i'm afraid i'll fail
00:46:53don't worry, i have full confidence in you
00:46:56you are more than capable
00:46:59besides, i'll be helping you from the shadows
00:47:02you won't have to do it alone
00:47:08oh, and these are palace pastries, i saved them specifically for you
00:47:16mmm, it's delicious! i've never tasted anything so wonderful
00:47:21if you like them, i'll bring them to you often
00:47:23often? that might not be wise
00:47:25i heard there are guards patrolling nearby constantly
00:47:27we shouldn't meet so openly
00:47:29what if someone sees us?
00:47:30trust me, they won't
00:47:32julia, once the lupagalia festival is over, wait for me in this courtyard
00:47:35i have something very important to tell you
00:47:39okay
00:47:45it has been three full days, and yet not a single summons from his majesty
00:47:51has he completely lost all regard for me?
00:47:55i heard, his majesty has been frequently visiting the servants' quarters to see a girl in sequ-
00:48:00what? i am his childhood sweetheart, the future empress of rome
00:48:05which slit dares to be so bold as to seduce the emperor right under my nose?
00:48:16my hand!
00:48:18you dare burn me!
00:48:21forgive me, lady leora
00:48:23it wasn't on purpose
00:48:24i was just so nervous
00:48:25please, have mercy!
00:48:27lady leora is the treasurer's daughter
00:48:29a high noble of the senate and our future empress
00:48:32eva has truly offended someone she can't afford to cross
00:48:36lupagaria is almost here
00:48:38with my hand like this
00:48:39how can i stand beside the emperor for the ritual?
00:48:42how can i be worthy of being empress?
00:48:45guards! take this wretch to the coliseum and feed her to the beasts!
00:48:50mercy! lady leora, please spare me!
00:48:52i'll never do it again!
00:48:53i can heal that burn for you
00:49:02you?
00:49:03who are you?
00:49:04my name is julia
00:49:05my father is a spice merchant
00:49:07so i have been familiar with herbs since childhood
00:49:09i know of a plant that can soothe burns
00:49:12it is very effective
00:49:14a merchant's daughter?
00:49:16my lady, why not try it?
00:49:18you have nothing to lose
00:49:18if she fails to heal you
00:49:20it won't be too late to punish her then
00:49:29i have one request
00:49:31i knew it!
00:49:33fine! how many gold coins do you want?
00:49:35i want no gold
00:49:36i only ask that if i heal your hand you spare eva
00:49:41playing the morton are we?
00:49:43fine julia i agree
00:49:44but mark my words
00:49:46if you fail your lives are forfeit
00:49:48both of them
00:49:53truly doesn't hurt as much
00:49:55and the swelling has gone down
00:49:58apply this juice to the wound every day for a few days
00:50:01the burn will heal quickly without leaving a scar
00:50:05i used to bully you constantly
00:50:07yet today you saved my life
00:50:10i am so sorry julia
00:50:13please forgive me
00:50:14the past is in the past
00:50:17let's not speak of it again
00:50:19from now on
00:50:20we shall be like sisters
00:50:22and look out for one each other
00:50:24i don't
00:50:30what?
00:50:31julia is that lowly servant
00:50:33who's been seducing his majesty?
00:50:41my lady please do not be angry
00:50:42if his majesty truly loved her
00:50:44why would he leave her as a mere maid?
00:50:45she is no threat to your position
00:50:47true
00:50:48his majesty is likely just bored and finds her a novelty
00:50:52perhaps i judged her too harshly
00:50:55my lady
00:50:56that julia is nothing but a slut
00:50:59who seduces every man she sees
00:51:01she is pure evil
00:51:05i am a maid in the domestic office with julia
00:51:08and i know her better than anyone
00:51:09not only is she lazy but she constantly flirts with the guards
00:51:12but worse
00:51:12she is a thief
00:51:13she stole the emperor's own ring
00:51:17the emperor's ring?
00:51:19you mean the wooden one?
00:51:20the one he's worn since childhood
00:51:22the one meant for the future empress
00:51:24such an audacious wretch
00:51:25her intentions are treasonous
00:51:27i will never let her get away with this
00:51:29my lady
00:51:30i heard that slut is in charge of organizing the luparia sacrifices
00:51:34i have a plan
00:51:36do you want to have her mind your jewelry?
00:51:39good
00:51:40we'll do it
00:51:42julia
00:51:43lupa garius will be the day you die
00:52:00be careful
00:52:01whatever you do don't drop it
00:52:04julia you've done a magnificent job
00:52:05the nobles are all praising how well the sacrifice was organized
00:52:08even matersenius looked pleased and couldn't stop complimenting you
00:52:11that is a relief
00:52:12i'm glad i didn't fail the trust matersenius placed in me
00:52:15i heard your little guard is waiting for you in the backyard
00:52:18he says he has something important to tell you
00:52:20go on
00:52:23assassin!
00:52:24catch the lupicali assassin!
00:52:26block all exits, no one is allowed to leave
00:52:28what? what's happening?
00:52:30how could there be an assassin at the sacrifice?
00:52:32assassin disguised as a guard just tried to stab lady leora the treasurer's daughter
00:52:38lady leora is the daughter of the treasurer and the companion of his majesty's youth
00:52:42she is our desestant empress
00:52:45this is an act of high treason that must be investigated to the fullest extent
00:52:49what are you doing?
00:52:52i am innocent!
00:52:54i truly did nothing wrong
00:52:56i didn't conspire with any assassin
00:52:59you cannot do this to me
00:53:03lady leora, julia has been brought before you
00:53:11lady leora, i truly know nothing of this
00:53:14you were the one in charge of organizing the sacrifice
00:53:17an assassin slipped in under your watch
00:53:19do you really dare to say you knew nothing?
00:53:24how dare you arrange an assassination at the lupicalia festival?
00:53:28what is your motive?
00:53:30have you been jealous of my position as future empress and decided to get rid of me?
00:53:34i... i truly didn't
00:53:35lady leora, i was responsible for the event but i swear i know nothing about an assassin
00:53:40you refuse to confess?
00:53:42don't be a fool, julia
00:53:43the whip will wring the truth out of you soon enough
00:53:47weren't you given full responsibility for the lupastia sacrifice?
00:53:51an assassin infiltrated a heavily guarded site and you claim ignorance?
00:53:55that is gross negligence
00:53:57and negligence is a capital offense
00:53:59indeed
00:54:00the palace is guarded day and night
00:54:03no ordinary person could simply walk in unless julia conspired with the assassin and let him in
00:54:09there is no other explanation
00:54:12i truly know nothing of the assassin
00:54:13please lady leora, give me some time
00:54:15i will find the truth and prove my innocence
00:54:17give you time?
00:54:20you merely seek to crawl to his majesty and hide behind his favor
00:54:23do not think your transparent schemes escape my notice
00:54:26his majesty?
00:54:28still acting?
00:54:29you think i don't know? you are the slut who has been seducing the emperor with a face like that
00:54:33no wonder you're so restless
00:54:35even if his majesty chose a commoner
00:54:37it wouldn't be a lowly rat like you!
00:54:42i have never seduced the emperor
00:54:44i've never even seen his face
00:54:46how could i seduce him?
00:54:47have you forgotten that i healed your burn just two days ago?
00:54:50how can you repay my mindness with such outrageous accusations?
00:54:54you dare question me?
00:54:56you arrogant wretch!
00:54:57god seize this unrepentant slut!
00:55:00look closely julia!
00:55:02you are standing before the daughter of the treasurer
00:55:04the woman chosen by marty senius to be emperor
00:55:07to talk back now is pure suicide
00:55:09if you are the treasurer's daughter and the future empress
00:55:12you should be reasonable and just
00:55:13i have never even seen the emperor
00:55:16how could i seduce him?
00:55:18besides i am already married
00:55:19i would never seek another
00:55:24you are married?
00:55:25who is your husband?
00:55:28his... his majesty?
00:55:35my lady don't let her fool you
00:55:37this ring was stolen by her husband
00:55:39her husband is just a minor guard in the palace
00:55:42i saw it myself
00:55:43they steal at night and flirt openly during the day
00:55:46it is an absolute outrage
00:55:48my husband is indeed a guard
00:55:50but we have never been inappropriate in public
00:55:53and we are certainly not seen
00:55:55as if anyone would believe you
00:55:56lady leora, i bet the assassin who attacked you
00:55:59was none other than her guard husband
00:56:00this rash on my face has lasted for days
00:56:03the court physicians have prescribed so many ointments
00:56:06but none of them seem to work
00:56:08matasinatus
00:56:08i heard that julia healed lady leora's burn
00:56:11with just a handful of herbs last month
00:56:13perhaps we should let julia examine you
00:56:15i didn't realize julia was so skilled
00:56:18go and summon her
00:56:19once this rash is gone
00:56:21it will be time for his majesty to name her empress
00:56:23mater senaris
00:56:26terrible news
00:56:27lady leora has arrested julia
00:56:29and is about to have her tortured
00:56:32this is madness
00:56:33quick come with me
00:56:35you refuse to find the truth
00:56:37choosing instead to frame the innocent
00:56:40and abuse your power
00:56:41it is your actions that offend the gods
00:56:44and you will surely be punished
00:56:46guards! fetch the whip!
00:56:49i will have a confession from her today
00:56:50palace law dictates that no noble has the right to use private torture
00:56:54except for matasinatus and the emperor
00:56:58my lady
00:56:59i shall go to matasinatus now
00:57:01and get an order to have both her and her guard husband
00:57:04arrested and executed as a warning to others
00:57:10and who exactly is it you want me to execute?
00:57:18release her!
00:57:23you show no respect for palace law and use illegal torture
00:57:28who gave you permission to cause such chaos during the lupefaria sacrifice?
00:57:32i am the emperor's chosen companion, the future empress of Rome
00:57:36to discipline a lowly servant is my prerogative
00:57:39i will soon rule these halls
00:57:40who are you to stand in my path and preach to me?
00:57:44insolence!
00:57:44do you truly have no idea to whom you are speaking?
00:57:47you are just some low born old official
00:57:49if i don't teach you a lesson you will never learn your place
00:57:51guards! seize her as well!
00:57:53i never imagined you would be so venerful and disrespectful of rank
00:57:56i was blind to let someone like you near his majesty
00:58:00you think your mate is senenus?
00:58:02you are just an old woman too ashamed to show her face
00:58:05you must have a death wish
00:58:09let's see who dares
00:58:12guards! bring me my whip!
00:58:14i'm going to teach this arrogant old crone a lesson she'll never forget
00:58:18lady leora you cannot!
00:58:19palace law forbids the private whipping of court officials
00:58:22if his majesty or marty senenus finds out they will be furious
00:58:24please have mercy!
00:58:26get away from me you slut!
00:58:44why isn't julia here yet?
00:58:46the sacrifice ended quite a while ago
00:58:50could something have happened?
00:58:52your majesty it is a disaster
00:58:53lady leora has arrested julia
00:58:55and is attempting to torture your mother marty senenus
00:58:59damn it!
00:59:00leora is cruel and arrogant
00:59:01something has gone wrong!
00:59:14leora, you dare commit such violence and harm palace staff at a sacred site?
00:59:19have you no fear of the gods wrath?
00:59:23lady leora, it was i who offended you, it is all my fault
00:59:26please, do not involve official dora
00:59:30ha, you certainly love playing the martyr
00:59:32since you are so eager to take this old crone's punishment i will grant your wish
00:59:36i'll make sure you learn the price of disobedience so you never meddle again
00:59:39enough leora, in the name of matter senenus i warn you for the last time do not push this too
00:59:44far
00:59:44the emperor will never forgive you for this
00:59:46you're just a lowly old servant too afraid to show your face
00:59:49yet you dare claim to be martyr senenus?
00:59:51today i shall punish you on behalf of the emperor
00:59:54the assassin has been apprehended
00:59:55he waits your judgement at the threshold
00:59:57bring him in at once
01:00:00let everyone see the ironclap proof
01:00:02that this slut conspired with an assassin
01:00:11julia conspired with this guard to breach palace security and arrange an assassination against me
01:00:17guards, execute them both immediately as an example
01:00:26i would like to see who dares
01:00:29your majesty
01:00:31how could it be you?
01:00:36mother
01:00:39his majesty augustus matta sonorius
01:00:49how is this impossible?
01:00:51how could she be matta sonorius?
01:00:53leora
01:00:54i believe that as a daughter of nobility you would be wise and kind
01:00:58i never expected such heartless cruelty
01:01:01you insult your superiors and accuse the law
01:01:05you dream of being empress?
01:01:07never
01:01:08i never expected such heartless cruelty
01:01:12no
01:01:13please
01:01:14matta sonorius
01:01:15i know i was wrong
01:01:16please
01:01:17forgive me
01:01:19your majesty
01:01:20we grew up together
01:01:21please
01:01:21please
01:01:22do not abandon me
01:01:23you attempted to use illegal torching without even knowing the truth
01:01:27if i hadn't arrived in time you would have committed a terrible crime
01:01:31this is your own doing
01:01:33your majesty
01:01:34i didn't mean it
01:01:35it was all kaya
01:01:38it was kaya
01:01:40who gave me these ideas
01:01:41kaya for spreading malicious rumors and violating palace law
01:01:45you are sent to the coliseum as a slave
01:01:48matta sonorius
01:01:49i was wrong
01:01:50please spare me this one
01:01:54your majesty
01:01:55i may have been wrong
01:01:57but julia was the organizer of the lupagania sacrifice
01:02:00she must be held responsible for the assassination attempt
01:02:04if your majesty hadn't been here today
01:02:07lady leora would have been in terrible danger
01:02:09your majesty
01:02:11my life is of no consequence
01:02:13but the safety of the palace is paramount
01:02:15julia must be punished
01:02:17if assassins can enter the palace like this
01:02:20who will protect us in the future
01:02:22i beg you
01:02:23punish julia
01:02:31if there is evidence that julia is innocent
01:02:34what should be the fate of those who framed her
01:02:36leora i am asking you
01:02:38if julia is proven innocent what should be your punishment
01:02:41i am willing to be demoted to a slave and never set foot in the palace again
01:02:44fine
01:02:45it is settled
01:02:46guards
01:02:47bring him in
01:02:54your majesty's foresight was undearing
01:02:57as commanded i stationed sentries at every exit
01:03:00we captured the assassin as he fled
01:03:02and have secured his confession
01:03:04mercy your majesty
01:03:05it was lady leora's father
01:03:07the treasurer who forced me
01:03:09he made me disguise myself as a guard and attack lady leora to frame julia
01:03:13he wanted to get rid of julia so leora could become empress
01:03:16i had no choice
01:03:17please spare me
01:03:22it's over
01:03:24everything is ruined
01:03:27do you know why i believe in julia?
01:03:30because she is my wife
01:03:31the true empress of the roman empire
01:03:38cast leora out of the palace
01:03:40she is barred from entering forever
01:03:42furthermore
01:03:43arrest the treasurer
01:03:44and throw him into the dungeon to await his sentence
01:03:52i hate you!
01:03:53if it weren't for you all of this would be mine
01:03:55the throne would be mine
01:03:56and the emperor would be mine
01:03:57you ruined everything
01:03:58you are wrong
01:03:59the person who brought you to this end was never me
01:04:01it was you
01:04:03your own greed, jealousy and cruelty led you here
01:04:05you have only yourself to blame
01:04:11i am sorry for all the suffering you've endured
01:04:14it doesn't matter now your majesty
01:04:17do not call me your majesty
01:04:18call me marcus
01:04:20only you may call me that
01:04:21marcus
01:04:22now that the guilty have been punished
01:04:24all misunderstandings are resolved
01:04:30from this day forth i declare before the gods
01:04:32julia is the eternal and only empress of the roman empire
01:04:36the
01:04:37the
01:04:38in the
01:04:58Transcription by CastingWords
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