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00:00:01Gentlemen, the highlight of today's feast is about to begin.
00:00:06My 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!
00:00:56Miss Chloe Quinteria!
00:00:57Gaius!
00:00:58What is he doing?
00:01:00We had a pact!
00:01:02Throw it to me, Miss Chloe Quinteria!
00:01:05Gaius!
00:01:06Catch it!
00:01:11Magnificent!
00:01:12The eldest son of the elite Fulius family!
00:01:16Oh dear sister, Gaius caught my wreath.
00:01:18I guess he prefers me.
00:01:19No, this can't be right!
00:01:21Gaius and I made a promise!
00:01:22He said he would marry me!
00:01:23Chloe!
00:01:24You 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!
00:01:39Gaius!
00:01:39Don't you owe me an explanation?
00:01:41I'm the one you're dating!
00:01:44Sorry, Julia.
00:01:45You have no maternal backing.
00:01:47And 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?
00:01:56Gaius just playing with you.
00:01:58Now the men below are still waiting for your wreath.
00:02:00Who knows?
00:02:01Maybe 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 must secure some personal.
00:02:22Besides, being out here is a perfect way to dodge my mother's marriage demands.
00:02:26Two birds, one stone.
00:02:34Don't go.
00:02:35Your destiny's right down there.
00:02:54Look!
00:02:55Quintius's oldest daughter has chosen a beggar!
00:03:06A rich eyeless picking a beggar at a wreath ceremony!
00:03:10This is gonna 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.
00:03:21How is father ever going to show his face again?
00:03:23You useless girl!
00:03:25Out of all these people, you threw it to a beggar!
00:03:27You're doing this just to humiliate me!
00:03:32Well, don't be discouraged, sister.
00:03:34You'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!
00:03:42Surely Mr. Quintius will go back on his word!
00:03:45If she doesn't marry him, your word is worth nothing!
00:03:48You'll be finished in this city!
00:03:51Marry him! Marry him!
00:03:53Marry him!
00:03:53Marry him!
00:03:56Marry him!
00:03:57Marry him!
00:04:02You!
00:04:04When shot!
00:04:05Are you trying to run away from the engagement?!
00:04:12Your majesty, why did you catch it?
00:04:14This means a binding marriage contract.
00:04:16Toss 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.
00:05:26Do you 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. I promise you I will never fail you.
00:05:45Enough! Treating 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. If you break your word, no one will ever trust the Quintius family
00:06:04again.
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. From this day forward, you are
00:06:19beneath me.
00:06:21Being a beggar's wife isn't scary. What's scary is sharing a bed with a soul that isn't yours.
00:06:25Gaius is ripped, but he's a calculator. You'd better watch your own back.
00:06:40Then, 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?
00:06:51Good. I 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. The younger one married a relative of the emperor and will live in luxury.
00:07:11The eldest married a beggar and will only know suffering.
00:07:19Sister, why are you here alone? Where's your husband? Did 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. I kept you waiting.
00:07:50Are you... are you Marcus the Beggar?
00:08:00What?
00:08:03That's no beggar. He's an absolute stunner with incredible class.
00:08:08They look so perfect together. I'm obsessed.
00:08:10He's not rich, yet he dressed with such care for our wedding.
00:08:13I was right about him. He's a man I can trust with my life.
00:08:17Do something. I 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? A 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, and 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! Haven't you brought enough shame to this family?
00:09:27Don't waste your help on such an ungrateful daughter.
00:09:29She'll be living in squabby with this Greggar 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.
00:09:39Augustus?
00:09:43Are you...
00:09:45Emperor Augustus?
00:09:53May the god Jupiter bless you both with eternal happiness.
00:09:59Mr. Quintus, 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.
00:10:14They 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?
00:10:34I?
00:10:35In the name of Jupiter, you are now husband and wife.
00:10:41I?
00:10:42I?
00:10:45I?
00:10:48I?
00:11:02There are only two boys in før?
00:11:10Julia, I will never let you get away with this.
00:11:16Where are you taking me?
00:11:18To our home.
00:11:21Are we moving in together?
00:11:24Of course.
00:11:25From this day on, you are my one and only wife.
00:11:30My lord.
00:11:33Damon, forgive me, master.
00:11:36We found a place that fits your destitute commoner disguise, but the rat infestate 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.
00:12:14I 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.
00:12:31Why is there music playing out here in the wilderness?
00:12:37It must be...
00:12:39a blessing from Jupiter.
00:12:41What?
00:12:42No.
00:13:18Hey! Wake up!
00:13:20Pitching tents on restricted city grounds is illegal. Move out immediately.
00:13:24Apologies. We will be gone soon and won't trouble you again.
00:13:28Wait! You are... His Majesty Oscars!
00:13:33What majesty?
00:13:36Who is... His Majesty?
00:13:43Good heavens, 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?
00:13:59Just a joke. Pitching a tent in a forbidden zone. Who do you think you are? The Emperor?
00:14:08Julia, I'll find us a better home. Very soon.
00:14:10It'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?
00:14:16I believe he still loves me. He's just blinded by prejudice for now.
00:14:21Fine. I'll go with you.
00:14:23I'll bake some pastries for him before we go.
00:14:25And 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.
00:14:40It's okay. I'll be fine on my own.
00:14:44Julia, when I return, I'll tell you everything.
00:14:47Immediately prepare a lavish, dignified gift for Mr. Quentius' birthday.
00:14:51Yes, sire.
00:14:59I've returned.
00:15:03Who invited you, Julia?
00:15:08Who 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?
00:15:27Marcus has personal business to attend to.
00:15:29Personal business? For a commoner.
00:15:31He's not exactly the emperor, is he? He's just terrified of being the laughingstock.
00:15:38I bet he's already bored of you. Abandoned on the second day of marriage.
00:15:41Why 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,
00:15:50he'll do the same to you the moment a better offer comes along.
00:15:52You, you married a homeless beggar. My 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.
00:16:39It's a gift from the heart. From my husband and me.
00:16:42Heart? Is a beggar's sentiment worth anything?
00:16:46Julia, you are a total disgrace to my name.
00:16:49Throw her out. I never want to see her again.
00:16:55Varus Quintius, the Imperial Palace has sent birthday gifts.
00:17:02The palace? His Majesty?
00:17:04I don't have nearly enough status for the emperor to send me gifts.
00:17:08It is because of your daughter.
00:17:10Is it her or her?
00:17:16Such lavish gifts.
00:17:18Could it be the eldest daughter didn't marry a commoner after all?
00:17:21You must be mistaken.
00:17:23Julia married a beggar. There's no way she has palace connections.
00:17:27You're a relative of the emperor.
00:17:28One of your uncles must have sent this for you, right?
00:17:30Oh, very likely.
00:17:32They must have been worried my own gift wasn't grand enough, so they sent a backup.
00:17:36Julia, see? I told you.
00:17:38A beggar could never afford such luxury.
00:17:41You two are the ones who truly bring honor to this family.
00:17:45Unlike Julia, you truly sicken me.
00:17:47From now on, I have only one daughter.
00:17:49Julia is no daughter of mine.
00:17:50Chloe married a noble and suddenly she's his only child.
00:17:53My handmade gift means nothing to him.
00:17:56They say a father's love is unconditional.
00:17:58But you, you just see daughters as bargaining chips for profit.
00:18:03How dare you speak to me that way?
00:18:12Costless.
00:18:19There are no words at all.
00:18:24I must have misseen it.
00:18:26That's mine! Give it back!
00:18:28There's no way Julia's beggar is his majesty.
00:18:35Is this thing made of wood?
00:18:38No!
00:18:40Treasuring a beggar's trap?
00:18:42Disgusting.
00:18:42Chloe, I'm begging you.
00:18:44Give it back.
00:18:44It's from my husband.
00:18:45He's the only person who ever chose me.
00:18:47I'll do anything.
00:18:48Just give me the ring, please.
00:18:52You said it.
00:18:54Guard, bring the thorns from the backyard and pave the floor.
00:19:05What are you doing?
00:19:07My sources say Madam is being ruthlessly mistreated at her father's house.
00:19:14Yeah!
00:19:16Yeah!
00:19:17Yeah!
00:19:18Julia, hold on!
00:19:21You said it yourself.
00:19:23Anything.
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?
00:19:33I am your daughter too!
00:19:35Do you really want me to kneel?
00:19:37I told you!
00:19:38The moment you married that beggar, you shamed this family.
00:19:42You are no daughter of mine.
00:19:45That ring isn't just a symbol of our love.
00:19:47It'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.
00:19:56I'll kneel.
00:19:57But once I'm done, I'm dead to this family.
00:20:08You're a master!
00:20:12Julia, wait for me!
00:20:21Mark, don't worry.
00:20:25I will get our ring back.
00:20:27I will get our ring back.
00:20:36Enough!
00:20:39Enough!
00:20:56Hurry!
00:21:18What are you doing?
00:21:19No!
00:21:20No!
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.
00:21:47Give me the ring.
00:21:48You're pathetic.
00:21:50For a piece of junk?
00:21:51I almost thought it was something valuable.
00:21:54I'm bored.
00:21:56Here, take it.
00:22:00You!
00:22:03No!
00:22:05My mother told me I must personally place this ring on my future wife's hand.
00:22:11Faster!
00:22:12Faster!
00:22:14Faster!
00:22:36No!
00:22:37No!
00:22:38No!
00:22:41No!
00:22:41If I disfigure you, will he still want you?
00:22:47No!
00:22:48No!
00:22:51Someone help!
00:22:53No!
00:22:56No!
00:22:57No!
00:23:03No!
00:23:09No!
00:23:11No!
00:23:17No!
00:23:32Who dares bully my wife?
00:23:47Julia, 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.
00:24:16He probably stole those clothes just to save face!
00:24:19What a joke! A beggar playing dress-up at my birthday party!
00:24:24Sister, 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.
00:24:32You 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?
00:25:05Bitch!
00:25:06Shut up!
00:25:07Who the hell do you think you are?
00:25:08You dare shout at me?
00:25:09I'll curse her all I want.
00:25:11She married a loser like you.
00:25:12I am Lady Fulius.
00:25:14If I kill you today, you should thank me.
00:25:16Enough acting!
00:25:17Guards!
00:25:18Arrest this beggar and Julia.
00:25:27No 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 Sestorians.
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 Fulius 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!
00:26:52You'll 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!
00:27:05I'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!
00:27:12Brother, save me!
00:27:14Help!
00:27:15Help!
00:27:17Go get him!
00:27:18No!
00:27:22You're the one touching my brother!
00:27:25The Emperor's guard?
00:27:28Why are they here?
00:27:34It's me.
00:27:36So what?
00:27:40Your Majesty?
00:27:47He really is!
00:27:48The Emperor!
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.
00:28:10He can't be the Emperor.
00:28:11Exactly.
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!
00:28:21Impersonating 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!
00:28:39My son.
00:28:41His Majesty.
00:28:43Still refuses to come home?
00:28:45I heard he 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 Consul, you're no Consul.
00:29:03You have no authority here.
00:29:08You beggar!
00:29:09You know nothing of the law!
00:29:11How dare you question my brother!
00:29:17Julia!
00:29:18No one can save you today.
00:29:21I can't let anything happen to my husband.
00:29:27They have the Consul.
00:29:29We have to go.
00:29:32Your wounds.
00:29:33I'm letting them go for today to save you.
00:29:36Running away?
00:29:38No chance!
00:29:41No chance!
00:29:53No chance!
00:29:55Move over here.
00:30:21I'll see you next time.
00:30:22how can you be so heartless he tried to dispatch a me first I won't let you go
00:30:30that easily you're dead
00:30:40don't bother your little actors are too busy to save you Marcus go save yourself
00:30:47just go go 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 our grudge is
00:31:07between us
00:31:08do what you want to me but please let Marcus go
00:31:14Julia don't waste your breath I can't let you pay for my life how touching flirting at death's door
00:31:24fine I'll kill you both together the empress daughter is here she's here
00:31:48who dares harm my son
00:32:07our son he really is the emperor
00:32:17Julia 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 quintius 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
00:33:07I chose wrong
00:33:10mercy your majesty please
00:33:12I was blind
00:33:13please have mercy your majesty
00:33:17you didn't show Julia mercy
00:33:19why should I show you any
00:33:25it can't be
00:33:26how
00:33:28they forced me
00:33:29it was them
00:33:30please we're relatives
00:33:32spare me
00:33:40mercy your majesty
00:33:42mercy your majesty
00:33:43please
00:33:52go to that girl
00:33:59julia
00:34:00julia you're awake
00:34:01are you hurt
00:34:02i'm okay
00:34:04lie down
00:34:08the physician said you need rest
00:34:09how did we get here
00:34:11i heard empress
00:34:13his 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
00:34:31matter senna has saved us
00:34:34why would she save us do you know her
00:34:37i'm just a beggar
00:34:39she just happened to be passing by
00:34:41don't worry
00:34:42i'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 homes
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 so we can earn money together and build our little home
00:35:18damon
00:35:19you really should have given me some notice before bringing in a newcomer
00:35:25lady liar this is julia
00:35:26she's new to the palace and still learning the ropes
00:35:28i'd appreciate it if you could look up
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 me near late
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 liar is simply kind-hearted towards newcomers
00:36:04don't overthink it just 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 your regret tasks were assigned in
00:36:29advance why are you shivving your duties onto me we are all kneeling here scrubbing in the filth yet a
00:36:36newcomer gets the easy work it isn't right exactly
00:36:40why should you receive such favor from lady lia
00:37:02a wooden ring
00:37:04this is the emperor's own heirloom
00:37:06quick fine lady liar tell her we port a thief
00:37:09i don't care about any emperor
00:37:11this was a gift from my husband
00:37:13give it back
00:37:14your husband
00:37:15what do you dream your husband is augustus himself
00:37:18you're a thief
00:37:20hold her down don't let her escape
00:37:25hold all of you
00:37:29shh
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 lia
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 lia 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 lia 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
00:38:58it 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
00:39:09if anyone is found id or deceptive
00:39:11you shall taste the lash
00:39:12yes ma'am
00:39:14crawling in the palace is forbidden
00:39:15your punishment is latrine duty
00:39:18you 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
00:39:34lady liora
00:39:35your childhood sweetheart is back
00:39:36won't you go and see her
00:39:39sweetheart
00:39:39don'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 am going to find whoever did this
00:40:05i will make them answer for it right now
00:40:15it is fine
00:40:15it is 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
00:40:37augustus 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 or 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
00:41:26i want it's fossiless
00:41:27not 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
00:42:13we 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
00:42:26official 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
00:42:34stop 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
00:42:54i just need my blanket
00:42:56i cannot survive the night in the stables without it
00:42:59such bold words
00:43:01this 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
00:43:22julia
00:43:23are you alright
00:43:24are you hurt
00:43:25stop
00:43:25you dare raise a hand within these walls
00:43:28have you grown tired of living
00:43:30commander damon
00:43:32what are you doing here
00:43:34wait then who is he
00:43:39you have signed your death warrant
00:43:41have mercy your majesty
00:43:43please spare us
00:43:44it 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
00:44:21i was just passing by when i saw this girl being mistreated
00:44:23i acted without thinking to help her
00:44:26i 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 damon you never leave the emperor's side
00:44:33why are you with this common guard
00:44:39damon
00:44:41what is going on here
00:44:43who is this man
00:44:49oh
00:44:49oh 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
00:44:59you'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
00:45:18which is why he rushed in so recklessly
00:45:19if you know you are wrong then leave at once
00:45:22get out of my sight
00:45:38after such a serious incident
00:45:39official 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
00:45:48but they must be incredibly powerful
00:45:51tell me
00:45:52if the real augustus found out someone stole his ring
00:45:54and dared to impersonate him
00:45:55what would he do
00:45:56would he order an immediate execution
00:46:00julia is a good girl
00:46:02she is hard working
00:46:04steady
00:46:04and has a pure heart
00:46:06mother
00:46:06does that mean julia has passed your test
00:46:09i'm going to tell her the truth right now
00:46:10i will make her the empress of rome
00:46:12and never let her suffer another moment of grievement
00:46:14my approval does not mean the nobles of the senate
00:46:17will accept a commoner
00:46:18as 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
00:46:27it will prove she is the divinely chosen empress
00:46:29it will show those nobles that her abilities
00:46:31far 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
00:46:43great news
00:46:45marty senius has decided to put you in charge
00:46:47of next month's lupalaris sacrifices
00:46:48but i don't know the first thing about it
00:46:51lupalaris is so important
00:46:52i'm afraid i'll fail
00:46:53don't worry
00:46:54i have full confidence in you
00:46:56you are more than capable
00:46:58besides
00:46:59i'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
00:47:09i saved them specifically for you
00:47:17it's delicious
00:47:18i've never tasted anything so wonderful
00:47:21if you like them
00:47:22i'll bring them to you often
00:47:23often
00:47:23that 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
00:47:34wait 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
00:47:47and yet not a single summons from his majesty
00:47:51has he completely lost all regard for me
00:47:55i heard
00:47:56his majesty has been frequently visiting the servants quarters to see a girl in sequ-
00:48:00what
00:48:01i am his childhood sweetheart
00:48:03the 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
00:48:26please 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
00:48:35lupagaria 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
00:48:45take this wretch to the coliseum and feed her to the beast
00:48:50mercy
00:48:50lady leora please spare me
00:48:51i'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 so i have been familiar with herbs since childhood
00:49:09i know of a plant that can soothe burns it is very effective
00:49:13a merchant's daughter
00:49:15my lady
00:49:16why not try it
00:49:18you have nothing to lose
00:49:19if she fails to heal you it won't be too late to punish her then
00:49:29i have one request
00:49:32i knew it
00:49:33fine
00:49:33how 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
00:49:47your lives are forfeit
00:49:48both of them
00:49:52huh
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
00:50:12please
00:50:13forgive 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
00:50:31what julia is that lowly servant who's been seducing his majesty
00:50:40my lady please do not be angry
00:50:42if his majesty truly loved her why 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
00:50:53perhaps i judged her too harshly
00:50:55my lady
00:50:55that 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
00:51:10but she constantly flirts with the guards
00:51:12worse
00:51:12she is a thief
00:51:13she stole the emperor's own ring
00:51:17the emperor's ring
00:51:18you 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 line your jewelry
00:51:39good
00:51:40we'll do it
00:51:42julia
00:51:44lupargarious will be the day you die
00:52:00be careful
00:52:01whatever you do
00:52:02don't drop it
00:52:04julia
00:52:04you've done a magnificent job
00:52:05the nobles are all praising
00:52:06how well the sacrifice was organized
00:52:08even matersenius looked pleased
00:52:10and couldn't stop complimenting you
00:52:11that is a relief
00:52:12i'm glad i didn't fail the trust
00:52:14matersenius 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 loop of cali assassin
00:52:25block all exits
00:52:27no one is allowed to leave
00:52:28what
00:52:28what's happening
00:52:30how could there be an assassin at the sacrifice
00:52:32assassin disguised as a guard
00:52:34just tried to stab lady leora
00:52:36the treasurer's daughter
00:52:38lady leora is the daughter of the treasurer
00:52:40and 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
00:53:04julia 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 luperalia festival
00:53:28what is your motive
00:53:29have you been jealous of my position as future empress and decided to get rid of me
00:53:33i 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
00:53:44the whip will wring the truth out of you soon enough
00:53:47weren't you given full responsibility for the lupastia sacrifice
00:53:50an assassin infiltrated a heavily guarded site and you claim ignorance
00:53:55that is gross negligence
00:53:57and negligence is a capital offense
00:54:00indeed
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
00:54:11i truly know nothing of the assassin
00:54:13please lady leora give me some time
00:54:16i 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
00:55:10if you are the treasurer's daughter and the future empress you 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
00:55:20i would never seek another
00:55:24you are married
00:55:25who is your husband
00:55:28his 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
00:55:57i bet the assassin who attacked you was 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 but none of them seem to work
00:56:07mata senatus
00:56:08i heard that julia healed lady leora's burn with 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 it will be time for his majesty to name her empress
00:56:23mata senaris
00:56:26terrible news
00:56:27lady leora has arrested julia and is about to have her tortured
00:56:32this is madness quick 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
00:56:47fetch the whip
00:56:48i 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 mata senus and the emperor
00:56:58my lady
00:56:59i shall go to mata senus now
00:57:01and get an order to have both her and her guard husband arrested and executed as a warning to others
00:57:10and who exactly is it you want me to execute
00:57:18release her
00:57:24you 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
00:57:43insolence
00:57:44do you truly have no idea to whom you are speaking
00:57:47you're just some low-born old official
00:57:49if i don't teach you a lesson you'll never learn your place
00:57:51guards
00:57:52seize 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 you're made to senus
00:58:02you're 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
00:58:13bring 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 senus finds out they will be furious
00:58:25please 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 and is attempting to torture your mother matasenius
00:58:59damn it
00:59:00leora is cruel and arrogant
00:59:02something has gone wrong
00:59:14leora
00:59:14you dare commit such violence and harm palace staff at a sacred site
00:59:19have you no fear of the god's wrath
00:59:23lady leora it was i who offended you it is all my fault
00:59:26please do not involve official dora
00:59:30you 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 matasenius i warn you for the last time do not push this too far
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 yet
00:59:49you dare claim to be martyr senus today i shall punish you on behalf of the emperor
00:59:53the assassin has been apprehended he waits your judgment at the threshold
00:59:57bring him in at once
00:59:59let everyone see the ironclap proof that this slut conspired with an assassin
01:00:12julia conspired with this guard to breach palace security and arrange an assassination against me
01:00:18guards execute them both immediately as an example
01:00:26i would like to see who dares
01:00:28your majesty how could it be you
01:00:36mother
01:00:38his majesty augustus matasenorius
01:00:48how is this possible how could she be matasenorius
01:00:53leora i 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 abuse the law
01:01:05you dream of being empress
01:01:07never
01:01:11no
01:01:12please
01:01:14matasenorius
01:01:15i know i was wrong
01:01:16please
01:01:17forgive me
01:01:19your majesty
01:01:20we grew up together please please do 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
01:01:33majesty
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
01:01:42kaya for spreading malicious rumors and violating palace law
01:01:46you are sent to the coliseum as a slave
01:01:49matasenorius
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
01:02:10your 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
01:02:18if 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
01:02:58i 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
01:03:11and attacked lady leora to frame julia
01:03:13he wanted to get rid of julia
01:03:15so leora could become empress
01:03:16i had no choice
01:03:18please spare me
01:03:27do you know why i believe in julia
01:03:29because 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
01:03:54all 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
01:04:01was never me
01:04:01it was you
01:04:03your own greed
01:04:04jealousy 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
01:04:16do not call me your majesty
01:04:18call me marcus
01:04:19only 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
01:04:31i declare before the gods
01:04:33julia is the eternal and only empress
01:04:35of the roman empire
01:04:59of the man who brought you to this end
01:04:59this day off
01:04:59the man who brought you to this end
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