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High historical romance tension and tactical political action explode when a rogue independent princess saves a legendary hidden ruler. #Action
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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.
00:00:23Your betrothals will determine if this family joins the nobility.
00:00:26Be careful when you throw those weeds.
00:00:28Whoever secures the highest status husband will be the family hero.
00:00:32Baby, mummy knows you will marry much better than Julia.
00:00:37Sister, 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!
00:00:58Gaius!
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!
00:01:12Magnificent!
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!
00:01:39Don't you owe me an explanation?
00:01:41I'm the one you're dating!
00:01:44Sorry, Julia.
00:01:46You have no maternal backing.
00:01:47And your father doesn't value you.
00:01:49I have to marry your stepsister.
00:01:52Then 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.
00:02:07You'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 person.
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.
00:02:36Your destiny is right down there.
00:02:55Look!
00:02:56Quintius's oldest daughter has chosen a beggar!
00:03:06A rich ILS picking a beggar at a wreath ceremony!
00:03:10This 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?
00:03:24You useless girl!
00:03:25Out of all these people you threw it to a beggar, you'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 words!
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!
00:04:03You!
00:04:04You!
00:04:04When shutch!
00:04:06Are you trying to run away from the engagement?!
00:04:12Your majesty!
00:04:13Why did you catch it?
00:04:14This 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?
00:04:23You 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.
00:05:20Let 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!
00:05:46Treating 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 marry 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. 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 Quintia's 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.
00:07:31I'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...
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.
00:08:08They 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.
00:08:14He's a man I can trust with my life.
00:08:17Do something.
00:08:18I 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?
00:09:00You 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! Haven't you brought enough shame to this family?
00:09:27Don't waste your health 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?
00:09:42Are you...
00:09:44Emperor 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.
00:10:14They 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?
00:10:30You may now seal your vows with a kiss.
00:10:33May I?
00:10:35In the name of Jupiter, you are now husband and wife.
00:11:02In the name of Jupiter, you are now husband and wife.
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?
00:11:23Of 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 infestate is severe.
00:11:41It will take at least two days to make it habitable for you.
00:11:45What?
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.
00:12:16Yet you still did your best to give me this.
00:12:19She's a merchant's daughter, yet she's so easily satisfied.
00:12:23Her 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.
00:12:42Jupiter.
00:12:42Jupiter.
00:12:46Jupiter.
00:12:48Jupiter.
00:12:50Jupiter.
00:12:51Jupiter.
00:12:52Jupiter.
00:12:57Jupiter.
00:12:59Jupiter.
00:13:01Jupiter.
00:13:04Jupiter.
00:13:06Jupiter.
00:13:07Jupiter.
00:13:08Jupiter.
00:13:08Jupiter.
00:13:09Jupiter.
00:13:09Jupiter.
00:13:11Jupiter.
00:13:12Jupiter.
00:13:17yeah hey wake up pitching tents on restricted city grounds is illegal move out immediately
00:13:24apologies we will be gone soon and won't trouble you again wait you are his majesty oscars
00:13:33what majesty who 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 what was that about
00:13:58his majesty just a joke pitching a tent in a forbidden zone who 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
00:14:13home after how he treated you are you sure you want to go back i believe he still loves
00:14:18me he's just blinded by prejudice for now fine i'll go with you i'll bake some pastries for
00:14:25him before we 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 immediately prepare a lavish dignified gift
00:14:49mr quentius's birthday yes 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 quintius 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
00:15:33he'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
00:15:42my mistress instead i am doing just fine we are very much in love as for you chloe
00:15:47if this man could deceive and abandon me he'll do the same to you the moment a
00:15:51better offer comes along you you married a homeless beggar
00:15:56my 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 quintius family a title
00:16:14of 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's sentiment worth anything julia you are a total disgrace to
00:16:48my name throw 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 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
00:17:41you two are the ones who truly bring honor to this family unlike julia you truly sicken me
00:17:47from now on i have only one daughter julia is no daughter of mine chloe married a noble and suddenly
00:17:52she's his only child my handmade gift means nothing to him they say a father's love is unconditional
00:17:58but you you just see daughters as bargaining chips for profit
00:18:02how dare you speak to me that way
00:18:18there 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
00:18:39treasuring a beggar's track disgusting
00:18:42chloe i'm begging you give it back
00:18:44it's from my husband he's the only person who ever chose me
00:18:47i'll do anything just give me the ring please
00:18:52you said it
00:18:53guard bring the thorns from the backyard and pave the floor
00:19:05what are you doing
00:19:08my 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
00:19:33i 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
00:19:40you shamed this family
00:19:42you are no daughter of mine
00:19:44that 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
00:19:53fine
00:19:55i'll kneel
00:19:56but once i'm done i'm dead to this family
00:20:07you are faster
00:20:11julia wait for me
00:20:22mark
00:20:22mark
00:20:22don't worry
00:20:25i will get our ring back
00:20:27i will get our ring back
00:20:56Hurry!
00:21:18What are you doing? No!
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. For a piece of junk? I almost thought it was something valuable.
00:21:54I'm bored. Here, 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! Faster! Faster!
00:22:14Faster!
00:22:36No!
00:22:37No!
00:22:38No!
00:22:39No!
00:22:39No!
00:22:41No!
00:22:42If I disfigure you, will he still want you?
00:22:47No! No!
00:22:51Someone help!
00:22:56No!
00:22:57No!
00:22:58No!
00:23:02No!
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!
00:24:03But 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!
00:24:24Sister, look at the trash you married. Homeless 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.
00:25:11She 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!
00:25:18Guards, arrest 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!
00:25:50If you 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 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!
00:26:52You'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!
00:27:11Brother!
00:27:13Save me!
00:27:14Help!
00:27:15Help!
00:27:16Help!
00:27:17Go get him!
00:27:22You're the one touching my brother!
00:27:26The Emperor's Guard?
00:27:28Why are they here?
00:27:34Augustus!
00:27:35It's me.
00:27:36So what?
00:27:40Your...
00:27:41Your Majesty?
00:27:47He really is!
00:27:48The Emperor!
00:27:55Augustus? No. He was a beggar. It's impossible.
00:28:00Brother! He's lying! Those clothes are stolen! Those actors are paid! It's fake!
00:28:06Yes, Mr. Isaac. You're mistaken. He's just a beggar. He can't be the Emperor exactly.
00:28:12Why would the Emperor be in this dump?
00:28:14Maybe it is a coincidence. The Emperor would never be here.
00:28:18You rebel! Look at the husband you chose! Impersonating the Emperor and offending the Senate! How will you fix this?
00:28:26This beggar almost killed someone! Don't let him go!
00:28:30In the name of the Consul, take them to the dungeon!
00:28:39My son. His Majesty. Still refuses to come home?
00:28:46I heard. He married a woman out there.
00:28:50Ridiculous! I'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. You have no authority here.
00:29:08You beggar! You beggar! You know nothing of the law!
00:29:11How dare you question my brother!
00:29:18Julia. No one can save you today.
00:29:21I can't let anything happen to my husband.
00:29:28They have the Consul. We have to go.
00:29:32Your wounds.
00:29:34I'm letting them go for today to save you.
00:29:37Running away?
00:29:38No chance!
00:29:44I can't let anything happen to my husband.
00:29:45I can't let anything happen to my husband.
00:29:52I can't let anything happen to my husband.
00:29:54I can't let anything happen to my husband.
00:29:55I can't let anything happen to my husband.
00:29:57I can't let anything happen to my husband.
00:29:58I can't let anything happen to my husband.
00:29:58I can't let anything happen to my husband.
00:29:59I can't let anything happen to my husband.
00:29:59I can't let anything happen to my husband.
00:30:01I can't let anything happen to my husband.
00:30:02I can't let anything happen to my husband.
00:30:06I can't let anything happen to my husband.
00:30:08I can't let anything happen to my husband.
00:30:16Marka!
00:30:19Chloe!
00:30:20We share the same blood.
00:30:22How can you be so heartless?
00:30:25He tried to disfadger me first.
00:30:29I won't let you go that easily.
00:30:31You're dead.
00:30:40Don't bother.
00:30:41Your little actors are too busy to save you.
00:30:44Marcus, go!
00:30:46Save yourself!
00:30:47Just go!
00:30:48Go?
00:30:49He's not going anywhere.
00:30:51Why?
00:30:52Why won't you just leave us alone?
00:30:56You're so lucky, sister.
00:30:58Even a beggar loves you.
00:31:01The more you love him,
00:31:03the more I want to break you.
00:31:06Our grudge is between us.
00:31:08Do what you want to me,
00:31:10but please,
00:31:10let Marcus go!
00:31:14Julia,
00:31:15don't waste your breath.
00:31:18I can't let you pay for my life.
00:31:21How touching.
00:31:22Flirting at death's door.
00:31:24Fine.
00:31:25I'll kill you both together.
00:31:28The Empress' daughter is here!
00:31:30She's here!
00:31:48Who dares harm my son?
00:31:54Matters, send her us!
00:32:07Our son.
00:32:09He really is the Emperor.
00:32:16Julia.
00:32:18Julia!
00:32:19Stay with me!
00:32:20Physician!
00:32:22Get a physician!
00:32:28Stretch her now!
00:32:34Your Majesty,
00:32:35Quintius' family is in custody.
00:32:37Marcus!
00:32:37You worried me to death!
00:32:40He really is.
00:32:41The Emperor.
00:32:43Arrest the entire Quantilius' family!
00:32:45Sell them into slavery!
00:32:52And you,
00:32:53Isaac,
00:32:54you're no consul.
00:32:55Who are you?
00:32:57He's just a eunuch.
00:32:59Fire him,
00:33:00and throw him in the dungeon
00:33:03with the rest of them.
00:33:04He really was the Emperor.
00:33:07I chose wrong.
00:33:10Mercy,
00:33:11Your Majesty,
00:33:11please!
00:33:12I was blind.
00:33:14Please,
00:33:15have mercy,
00:33:16Your Majesty.
00:33:17You didn't show Julia mercy.
00:33:20Why 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,
00:33:31we're relatives!
00:33:32Spare me!
00:33:35Spare me!
00:33:40Mercy,
00:33:41Your Majesty!
00:33:42Please!
00:33:44Please!
00:33:52Go to that girl.
00:33:59Julia,
00:34:00you're awake.
00:34:01Are you hurt?
00:34:02I'm okay.
00:34:04Lie down.
00:34:08The physician said
00:34:09you need rest.
00:34:10How did we get here?
00:34:11I heard Empress,
00:34:13His Majesty.
00:34:15Who saved us?
00:34:18Break the engagement.
00:34:20She isn't right for you.
00:34:22Mother,
00:34:22she's different.
00:34:23She's the woman I've chosen.
00:34:25The royal family
00:34:26isn't simple.
00:34:27If you want her,
00:34:28she must pass my test.
00:34:29But you cannot tell her
00:34:30the truth yet.
00:34:31Mata Senaris saved us.
00:34:34Why would she save us?
00:34:35Do you know her?
00:34:37I'm just a beggar.
00:34:39She just happened
00:34:39to be passing by.
00:34:41Don't worry.
00:34:42I'll protect you
00:34:43from now on.
00:34:43She's giving us jobs
00:34:44in 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
00:34:49for our own home.
00:34:53I'm sorry, Julia,
00:34:55for keeping the truth
00:34:56from you.
00:34:57Forgive me.
00:35:03Miss Julia,
00:35:04you will be working here.
00:35:09I will come find you
00:35:10as soon as I am free.
00:35:11All right.
00:35:12I 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
00:35:21given me some notice
00:35:22before bringing in
00:35:22a newcomer.
00:35:25Lady Liar,
00:35:26this is Julia.
00:35:27She's new to the palace
00:35:27and still learning the ropes.
00:35:29I'd appreciate it
00:35:29if you could look up.
00:35:30Do not let her suffer
00:35:32any mistreatment.
00:35:34I have much to learn.
00:35:35I would be grateful
00:35:36for your instruction,
00:35:37my lady.
00:35:38Rest assured, Damon.
00:35:39I will see to Julia personally.
00:35:41I won't have her
00:35:42doing me near labor.
00:35:43I shall instruct her
00:35:44in the proper edict myself.
00:35:48Marcus.
00:35:51Marcus.
00:35:51Nothing feels wrong.
00:35:53I came here to be a maid.
00:35:55Yet why do they look at me
00:35:57as if I were the empress?
00:36:02Perhaps Lady Liar
00:36:03is simply kind-hearted
00:36:04towards newcomers.
00:36:05Don't overthink it.
00:36:06Just focus on your tasks.
00:36:08Julia.
00:36:10Come with me.
00:36:11I will show you
00:36:12how to achieve the scrolls.
00:36:24You, new girl,
00:36:25start by scrubbing this floor.
00:36:27If you dare to slack off,
00:36:28you'll regret it.
00:36:28Tasks were assigned in advance.
00:36:30Why are you shivving
00:36:31your duties onto me?
00:36:32We are all kneeling here
00:36:34scrubbing in the filth.
00:36:36Yet a newcomer
00:36:37gets the easy work?
00:36:38It isn't right.
00:36:40Exactly.
00:36:41Why should you receive
00:36:42such favor from Lady Liar?
00:37:02A wooden ring.
00:37:04This is the Emperor's own heirloom.
00:37:06Quick, find Lady Liar.
00:37:08Tell her we've caught 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.
00:37:15Your husband?
00:37:16What, do you dream
00:37:17your husband is Augustus himself?
00:37:19You're a thief!
00:37:20Hold her down.
00:37:21Don't let her escape.
00:37:24Halt.
00:37:26All of you.
00:37:29Marta Senatus,
00:37:31it is far too filthy here.
00:37:32Perhaps you should return?
00:37:34I have taken this disguise
00:37:35to see for myself
00:37:36what 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
00:37:48and you descend into chaos.
00:37:56Lady Liar,
00:37:57Julia has stolen the Emperor's ring.
00:37:59How can a thief
00:38:00be allowed in the palace?
00:38:02You must have her seized
00:38:03and cast out at once.
00:38:04Lady Liar,
00:38:05please,
00:38:06let me explain.
00:38:06It isn't what it seems.
00:38:07The truth is...
00:38:08Enough!
00:38:08Hand over the ring!
00:38:10The ring is mine.
00:38:11I did not steal it.
00:38:12I said,
00:38:13give it to me!
00:38:22It truly is
00:38:23His 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
00:38:35to steal from the Emperor.
00:38:36Who knows what she'll do next.
00:38:38She should be beaten to death.
00:38:40Lady Liar,
00:38:41please listen.
00:38:42This ring was given to me
00:38:44by the person I hold most dear.
00:38:45It was not stolen
00:38:46and it certainly does not
00:38:48belong to the Emperor.
00:38:49If it's proven
00:38:49that 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.
00:39:08Keep to your places.
00:39:09If anyone has found
00:39:10ID or deceptive,
00:39:11you shall taste the lash.
00:39:13Yes, ma'am.
00:39:14Drawing in the palace
00:39:15is forbidden.
00:39:16Your punishment
00:39:17is latrine duty.
00:39:18You shall not eat
00:39:19until they are spotless.
00:39:20Yes, my lady.
00:39:30At least this will dull the stench.
00:39:33Your Majesty,
00:39:34Lady Leora,
00:39:35your childhood sweetheart,
00:39:36is back.
00:39:37Won'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.
00:39:43Leave us.
00:39:43I am going to see Julia.
00:39:45Your presence will expose
00:39:46my identity sooner or later.
00:40:00They have you cleaning this filth?
00:40:02This is a disgrace.
00:40:04I'm going to find
00:40:04whoever did this.
00:40:06I'll make them answer
00:40:06for it right now.
00:40:15It's fine.
00:40:15It's just a task.
00:40:18I can endure it.
00:40:20I won't stand for this.
00:40:21I'll find a way to get you
00:40:22away from this place
00:40:23as soon as possible.
00:40:28Tell me,
00:40:28what is the truth
00:40:29about that ring?
00:40:30Why do they insist
00:40:31it belongs to the Emperor?
00:40:33It was my father.
00:40:34He once killed a great bear
00:40:35with his bare hands.
00:40:37Augustus rewarded his courage
00:40:38by gifting him that ring.
00:40:39Oh,
00:40:40that explains it.
00:40:41They keep shouting
00:40:42about the Emperor
00:40:43and I feared you were
00:40:44keeping secrets from me.
00:40:47You there,
00:40:48since when is the palace
00:40:50a place for idle gossip?
00:41:02It's official, Dora!
00:41:04Go, 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,
00:41:23my lady.
00:41:24Then move on
00:41:25to the courtyard.
00:41:26I want it's fossiless.
00:41:27Not a single leaf
00:41:28must remain.
00:41:29Yes, my lady.
00:41:30Finally,
00:41:31it's done.
00:41:32My back is nearly breaking.
00:41:34Oh!
00:41:43What right do you have
00:41:45to throw my things?
00:41:46Newcomers sleep
00:41:47in the stables.
00:41:48That is the palace way.
00:41:50Get moving!
00:41:52Better hurry
00:41:53before the dung piles up
00:41:55and you've nowhere
00:41:56to lie down.
00:41:57It is freezing tonight.
00:41:59How can you expect
00:42:01a person to sleep
00:42:02in the stables?
00:42:03Yes, my lady.
00:42:06Yes, my lady.
00:42:08I heard that horse Yenna
00:42:10can keep you warm.
00:42:13We aren't lying.
00:42:14These are the palace rules.
00:42:16You wouldn't dare refuse,
00:42:17would 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.
00:42:29You're lucky you're going
00:42:30to 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
00:42:40the emperor himself
00:42:41gave it to you.
00:42:43Look at yourself.
00:42:44You're not fit
00:42:45to touch his shadow.
00:42:55I just need my blanket.
00:42:56I cannot survive
00:42:57the night in the stables
00:42:58without 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
00:43:05can save you
00:43:05from our ways.
00:43:06You're not going in.
00:43:07Out of my way.
00:43:22Julia,
00:43:23are you all right?
00:43:24Are you hurt?
00:43:25Stop!
00:43:26You dare raise a hand
00:43:27within these walls?
00:43:28Have you grown tired
00:43:29of living?
00:43:30Commander Damon?
00:43:32What are you doing here?
00:43:34Wait,
00:43:34then who is he?
00:43:39You have signed
00:43:40your death warrant.
00:43:41Have mercy,
00:43:42your majesty.
00:43:43Please,
00:43:44spare us.
00:43:45It wasn't intentional.
00:43:46We never meant
00:43:47for her to get hurt.
00:43:52You...
00:43:52You are Augustus?
00:43:58Is it true?
00:44:00Are you truly
00:44:01the emperor?
00:44:13Don't reveal
00:44:14your real identity.
00:44:19Forgive me,
00:44:20my lady.
00:44:21I was just passing by
00:44:22when I saw this girl
00:44:23being mistreated.
00:44:24I acted without thinking
00:44:25to help her.
00:44:26I meant no disrespect.
00:44:27Thank the gods.
00:44:29He's just a guard.
00:44:30He nearly scared me to death.
00:44:32But Damon,
00:44:32you never leave
00:44:32the emperor's side.
00:44:33Why are you
00:44:34with this common guard?
00:44:39Damon,
00:44:41what is going on here?
00:44:43Who is this man?
00:44:49Oh,
00:44:50oh right.
00:44:50This young guard here
00:44:51happens to look a bit
00:44:52like his majesty.
00:44:53I came to the palace
00:44:54specifically to question
00:44:55his background,
00:44:56fearing someone might
00:44:57impersonate the emperor
00:44:57and cause trouble.
00:44:58You,
00:44:59you're a new guard.
00:45:00How can you be so
00:45:01ignorant of the rules?
00:45:02Don't you know
00:45:03the palace isn't a place
00:45:04to wander in and out of?
00:45:05Apologize at once.
00:45:11I wouldn't dare
00:45:12do it again.
00:45:14It is all my fault.
00:45:16This guard
00:45:16was only worried
00:45:17about me,
00:45:18which is why
00:45:18he rushed in
00:45:19so recklessly.
00:45:20If you know
00:45:20you are wrong,
00:45:21then leave at once.
00:45:22Get out of my sight.
00:45:38After such a serious incident,
00:45:40official Dora
00:45:40didn't punish her at all?
00:45:41Talk about favoritism.
00:45:42And that business
00:45:43with the emperor's ring,
00:45:44it was completely
00:45:45hushed up too.
00:45:46I have no idea
00:45:47who is backing her,
00:45:48but they must be
00:45:48incredibly powerful.
00:45:51Tell me,
00:45:52if the real Augustus
00:45:53found out someone
00:45:53stole his ring
00:45:54and dared to
00:45:55impersonate him,
00:45:56what would he do?
00:45:56Would he order
00:45:57an immediate execution?
00:46:00Julia is a good girl.
00:46:03She is hardworking,
00:46:04steady,
00:46:05and has a pure heart.
00:46:06Mother,
00:46:06does that mean
00:46:07Julia has passed
00:46:08your test?
00:46:09I'm going to tell her
00:46:10the truth right now.
00:46:11I will make her
00:46:12the empress of Rome
00:46:12and never let her
00:46:13suffer another moment
00:46:14of grievement.
00:46:14My approval does not
00:46:15mean the nobles
00:46:16of the senate
00:46:17will accept a commoner
00:46:18as their empress.
00:46:21Next month is
00:46:22Lupergaria.
00:46:23Why not let Julia
00:46:24oversee the festival
00:46:25sacrifices?
00:46:26If she handles
00:46:26the rituals perfectly,
00:46:27it will prove she is
00:46:28the divinely chosen
00:46:28empress.
00:46:29It will show those
00:46:30nobles that her
00:46:30abilities far surpassed
00:46:32those of their
00:46:32pampered daughters.
00:46:33Very well.
00:46:34Give this ring
00:46:35back to her.
00:46:37Consider it my promise.
00:46:42Julia!
00:46:43Great news!
00:46:45Martyr Senius
00:46:45has decided to put
00:46:46you in charge
00:46:47of next month's
00:46:47Lupergaria sacrifices.
00:46:49But I don't know
00:46:50the first thing about it.
00:46:51Lupergaria is so
00:46:52important,
00:46:52I'm afraid I'll fail.
00:46:53Don't worry.
00:46:54I have full confidence
00:46:55in you.
00:46:56You are more than
00:46:57capable.
00:46:58Besides,
00:46:59I'll be helping you
00:47:00from the shadows.
00:47:02You won't have to
00:47:03do it alone.
00:47:08Oh,
00:47:08and these are
00:47:09palace pastries.
00:47:10I saved them
00:47:10specifically for you.
00:47:17It's delicious!
00:47:18I've never tasted
00:47:19anything so wonderful.
00:47:21If you like them,
00:47:22I'll bring them
00:47:22to you often.
00:47:23Often?
00:47:24That might not be wise.
00:47:25I heard there are
00:47:26guards patrolling
00:47:27nearby constantly.
00:47:28We shouldn't meet
00:47:28so openly.
00:47:29What if someone
00:47:30sees us?
00:47:30Trust me,
00:47:31they won't.
00:47:32Julia,
00:47:32once the Lupergaria
00:47:33festival is over,
00:47:34wait for me
00:47:34in this courtyard.
00:47:35I have something
00:47:36very important
00:47:36to tell you.
00:47:39Okay.
00:47:45It has been
00:47:46three full days
00:47:47and yet not a
00:47:48single summons
00:47:49from His Majesty.
00:47:51Has he completely
00:47:52lost all regard
00:47:54for me?
00:47:55I heard.
00:47:56His Majesty
00:47:57has been frequently
00:47:58visiting the
00:47:59servants' quarters
00:47:59to see a girl
00:48:00in secret.
00:48:01What?
00:48:01I am his
00:48:02childhood sweetheart,
00:48:04the future
00:48:04Empress of Rome.
00:48:05Which slit
00:48:06dares to be so bold
00:48:07as to seduce the
00:48:08Emperor right under
00:48:09my nose?
00:48:16My hand!
00:48:18You dare burn me!
00:48:21Forgive me,
00:48:22Lady Leora.
00:48:23It wasn't on purpose.
00:48:24I was just so nervous.
00:48:26Please,
00:48:26have mercy!
00:48:27Lady Leora is the
00:48:28Treasurer's daughter,
00:48:30a high noble of the
00:48:30Senate and our
00:48:31future Empress.
00:48:32Eva has truly offended
00:48:34someone she can't
00:48:34afford to cross.
00:48:36Lupergaria is almost
00:48:37here.
00:48:38With my hand like this,
00:48:39how can I stand
00:48:40beside the Emperor
00:48:41for the ritual?
00:48:42How can I be worthy
00:48:43of being Empress?
00:48:45Guards!
00:48:46Take this wretch
00:48:46to the Coliseum
00:48:47and feed her
00:48:48to the beast!
00:48:50Mercy!
00:48:50Lady Leora,
00:48:51please spare me!
00:48:52I'll never do it again!
00:48:53I can heal that
00:48:54burn for you.
00:49:02You?
00:49:03Who are you?
00:49:04My name is Julia.
00:49:05My father is a
00:49:06spice merchant,
00:49:07so I have been
00:49:07familiar with herbs
00:49:08since childhood.
00:49:10I know of a plant
00:49:11that can soothe burns.
00:49:12It is very effective.
00:49:14A merchant's daughter?
00:49:16My lady,
00:49:17why not try it?
00:49:18You have nothing to lose.
00:49:19If she fails to heal you,
00:49:20it won't be too late
00:49:21to punish her then.
00:49:29I have one request.
00:49:32I knew it!
00:49:33Fine,
00:49:34how many gold coins
00:49:35do you want?
00:49:35I want no gold.
00:49:37I only ask that
00:49:38if I heal your hand,
00:49:39you spare Eva.
00:49:41Playing the Morton,
00:49:42are we?
00:49:43Fine, Julia,
00:49:44I agree.
00:49:45But mark my words,
00:49:46if you fail,
00:49:47your lives are forfeit,
00:49:48both of them.
00:49:53Huh.
00:49:54Truly doesn't hurt as much,
00:49:55and the swelling
00:49:56has gone down.
00:49:58Apply this juice
00:49:59to the wound
00:50:00every day
00:50:00for a few days.
00:50:01The burn will heal
00:50:02quickly without
00:50:02leaving a scar.
00:50:05I used to bully you
00:50:06constantly,
00:50:07yet today
00:50:08you saved my life.
00:50:10I am so sorry,
00:50:11Julia.
00:50:12Please,
00:50:13forgive me.
00:50:14The past
00:50:15is in the past.
00:50:17Let's not speak
00:50:18of it again.
00:50:19From now on,
00:50:21we shall be like sisters
00:50:22and look out
00:50:23for one each other.
00:50:27I don't.
00:50:30What?
00:50:31Julia is that
00:50:32lowly servant
00:50:33who's been
00:50:33seducing his majesty?
00:50:41My lady,
00:50:42please do not be angry.
00:50:43If his majesty
00:50:43truly loved her,
00:50:44why would he leave her
00:50:45as a mere maid?
00:50:46She is no threat
00:50:46to your position.
00:50:47True.
00:50:48His majesty
00:50:49is likely just bored
00:50:50and finds her a novelty.
00:50:53Perhaps I judged her
00:50:54too harshly.
00:50:55My lady,
00:50:56that Julia
00:50:57is nothing but a slut
00:50:59who seduces
00:50:59every man she sees.
00:51:01She is pure evil.
00:51:05I am a maid
00:51:06in the domestic office
00:51:07with Julia
00:51:08and I know her
00:51:08better than anyone.
00:51:09Not only is she lazy,
00:51:10but she constantly
00:51:11flirts with the guards.
00:51:12Worse,
00:51:13she is a thief.
00:51:14She stole
00:51:14the emperor's own ring.
00:51:17The emperor's ring?
00:51:19You mean the wooden one?
00:51:20The one he's worn
00:51:21since childhood?
00:51:22The one meant
00:51:23for the future empress?
00:51:24Such an audacious wretch!
00:51:26Her intentions
00:51:26are treasonous!
00:51:27I will never let her
00:51:28get away with this.
00:51:29My lady,
00:51:30I heard that slut
00:51:31is in charge
00:51:32of organizing
00:51:33the Luperia sacrifices.
00:51:34I have a plan.
00:51:36Do you want
00:51:37to never remind her
00:51:38surely?
00:51:39Good.
00:51:40We'll do it.
00:51:42Julia,
00:51:44Lupergarious
00:51:44will be the day
00:51:45you die!
00:52:00Be careful.
00:52:01Whatever you do,
00:52:02don't drop it.
00:52:04Julia,
00:52:04you've done
00:52:05a magnificent job!
00:52:06The nobles
00:52:06are all praising
00:52:06how well the sacrifice
00:52:07was organized.
00:52:08Even Matarsenius
00:52:09looked pleased
00:52:10and couldn't stop
00:52:10complimenting you!
00:52:11That is a relief.
00:52:12I'm glad I didn't
00:52:13fail the trust
00:52:14Matarsenius placed in me.
00:52:15I heard your little guard
00:52:17is waiting for you
00:52:18in the backyard.
00:52:18He says he has
00:52:19something important
00:52:20to tell you.
00:52:21Go on.
00:52:23Assassin!
00:52:24Catch the Lupercali
00:52:25assassin!
00:52:26Block all exits.
00:52:27No one is allowed
00:52:27to leave.
00:52:28What?
00:52:28What's happening?
00:52:30How could there be
00:52:31an assassin at the sacrifice?
00:52:32Assassin disguised as a guard
00:52:34just tried to stab
00:52:35Lady Leora,
00:52:36the treasurer's daughter.
00:52:38Lady Leora is the
00:52:39daughter of the treasurer
00:52:40and the companion
00:52:41of his majesty's youth.
00:52:42She is our
00:52:43disestined empress.
00:52:45This is an act
00:52:46of high treason
00:52:47that must be investigated
00:52:48to the fullest extent.
00:52:49What are you doing?
00:52:52I am innocent.
00:52:54I truly did
00:52:55nothing wrong.
00:52:56I didn't conspire
00:52:58with any assassin.
00:52:59You cannot do this
00:53:00to me.
00:53:03Lady Leora,
00:53:05Julia has been
00:53:06brought before you.
00:53:11Lady Leora,
00:53:12I truly know
00:53:13nothing of this.
00:53:14You were the one
00:53:15in charge of
00:53:16organizing the sacrifice.
00:53:18An assassin slipped
00:53:19in under your watch.
00:53:19Do you really
00:53:20dare to say
00:53:21you knew nothing?
00:53:24How dare you
00:53:26arrange an assassination
00:53:27at the Luperalia festival?
00:53:28What is your motive?
00:53:30Have you been jealous
00:53:31of my position
00:53:31as future empress
00:53:32and decided
00:53:33to get rid of me?
00:53:34I truly didn't.
00:53:35Lady Leora,
00:53:36I was responsible
00:53:37for the event,
00:53:38but I swear
00:53:38I know nothing
00:53:39about an assassin.
00:53:40You refuse to confess?
00:53:42Don't be a fool, Julia.
00:53:44The whip will
00:53:45wring the truth
00:53:46out of you soon enough.
00:53:47Weren't you given
00:53:48full responsibility
00:53:49for the Luperalia
00:53:50sacrifice?
00:53:51An assassin
00:53:52infiltrated a heavily
00:53:53guarded site
00:53:54and you claim
00:53:55ignorance?
00:53:56That is gross
00:53:56negligence,
00:53:57and negligence
00:53:58is a capital offense.
00:54:00Indeed.
00:54:01The palace
00:54:02is guarded
00:54:02day and night.
00:54:03No ordinary person
00:54:05could simply walk in
00:54:06unless Julia
00:54:06conspired with
00:54:08the assassin
00:54:08and let him in.
00:54:09There is no
00:54:10other explanation.
00:54:12I truly know
00:54:13nothing of the assassin.
00:54:14Please,
00:54:14Lady Leora,
00:54:15give me some time.
00:54:16I will find the truth
00:54:17and prove my innocence.
00:54:18Give you time?
00:54:20You merely seek to crawl
00:54:21to His Majesty
00:54:21and hide behind his favor.
00:54:23Do not think
00:54:24your transparent schemes
00:54:25escape my notice.
00:54:26His Majesty?
00:54:28Still acting?
00:54:29You think I don't know?
00:54:30You are the slut
00:54:31who has been seducing
00:54:32the Emperor
00:54:32with a face like that.
00:54:34No wonder
00:54:34you're so restless.
00:54:36Even if His Majesty
00:54:37chose a commoner,
00:54:38it wouldn't be
00:54:38a lowly rat like you!
00:54:42I have never
00:54:43seduced the Emperor.
00:54:44I've never even
00:54:45seen his face.
00:54:46How could I seduce him?
00:54:47Have you forgotten
00:54:48that I healed your burn
00:54:49just two days ago?
00:54:50How can you repay
00:54:52my mindness
00:54:52with such outrageous
00:54:53accusations?
00:54:54You dare question me?
00:54:56You arrogant wretch!
00:54:58God, seize this
00:54:59unrepentant slut!
00:55:00Look closely, Julia.
00:55:02You are standing
00:55:03before the daughter
00:55:04of the Treasurer,
00:55:05the woman chosen
00:55:05by Marta Senius
00:55:06to be Emperor.
00:55:07To talk back now
00:55:08is pure suicide.
00:55:10If you are
00:55:10the Treasurer's daughter
00:55:11and the future Empress,
00:55:12you should be
00:55:13reasonable and just.
00:55:14I have never even
00:55:15seen the Emperor.
00:55:16How could I seduce him?
00:55:18Besides,
00:55:19I am already married.
00:55:20I would never
00:55:20seek another.
00:55:24You are married?
00:55:25Who is your husband?
00:55:28His...
00:55:28His Majesty?
00:55:35My Lady,
00:55:36don't let her fool you!
00:55:37This ring was stolen
00:55:38by her husband!
00:55:39Her husband is just
00:55:40a minor guard in the palace.
00:55:42I saw it myself.
00:55:43They steal at night
00:55:44and flirt openly
00:55:45during the day.
00:55:46It is an absolute outrage!
00:55:48My husband is indeed
00:55:50a guard,
00:55:50but we have never been
00:55:52inappropriate in public,
00:55:53and we are certainly
00:55:54not thieves.
00:55:55As if anyone
00:55:55would believe you!
00:55:56Lady Leora,
00:55:57I bet the assassin
00:55:58who attacked you
00:55:59was none other
00:55:59than her guard husband!
00:56:00This rash on my face
00:56:02has lasted for days.
00:56:03The court physicians
00:56:04have prescribed
00:56:05so many ointments,
00:56:06but none of them
00:56:07seem to work.
00:56:07Mata Sinatis,
00:56:09I heard that Julia
00:56:10healed Lady Leora's burn
00:56:11with just a handful
00:56:12of herbs last month.
00:56:13Perhaps we should
00:56:14let Julia examine you.
00:56:16I didn't realize
00:56:17Julia was so skilled.
00:56:18Go and summon her.
00:56:20Once this rash is gone,
00:56:21it will be time
00:56:22for His Majesty
00:56:22to name her Empress.
00:56:24Mater Senaris!
00:56:26Terrible news!
00:56:27Lady Leora's arrested Julia
00:56:29and is about to have
00:56:30her tortured.
00:56:32This is madness.
00:56:33Quick, come with me.
00:56:35You refuse to find
00:56:37the truth,
00:56:37choosing instead
00:56:38to frame the innocent
00:56:40and abuse your power.
00:56:41It is your actions
00:56:43that offend the gods,
00:56:44and you will surely
00:56:46be punished.
00:56:47Guards!
00:56:47Fetch the whip!
00:56:48I will have a confession
00:56:49from her today!
00:56:50Palace law dictates
00:56:51that no noble
00:56:52has the right to use
00:56:53private torture
00:56:54except for Mata Sinatis
00:56:55and the Emperor.
00:56:58My Lady,
00:56:59I shall go to
00:57:00Mata Sinatis now
00:57:01and get an order
00:57:02to have both her
00:57:03and her guard husband
00:57:04arrested and executed
00:57:05as a warning to others.
00:57:10And who exactly
00:57:11is it you want me
00:57:12to execute?
00:57:18Release her!
00:57:24You show no respect
00:57:25for palace law
00:57:26and use illegal torture.
00:57:28Who gave you permission
00:57:29to cause such chaos
00:57:30during the Lupefaria sacrifice?
00:57:32I am the Emperor's
00:57:33chosen companion,
00:57:34the future Empress of Rome.
00:57:36To discipline a lowly servant
00:57:38is my prerogative.
00:57:39I will soon rule these halls.
00:57:41Who are you to stand
00:57:42in my path
00:57:42and preach to me?
00:57:44Insolence!
00:57:45Do you truly have no idea
00:57:46to whom you are speaking?
00:57:47You're just some low-born
00:57:48old official.
00:57:49If I don't teach you a lesson,
00:57:51you'll never learn your place.
00:57:52Guards!
00:57:52Seize her as well!
00:57:53I never imagined
00:57:54you would be so
00:57:54venerful and disrespectful
00:57:56of rank.
00:57:56I was blind to let
00:57:58someone like you
00:57:59near his majesty.
00:58:00Ha!
00:58:00You think your mate
00:58:01is Senenus?
00:58:02You're just an old woman
00:58:03too ashamed to show
00:58:04her 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
00:58:15this arrogant old crone
00:58:16a lesson she'll never forget.
00:58:18Lady Leora,
00:58:19you cannot.
00:58:19Palace law forbids
00:58:20the private whipping
00:58:21of court officials.
00:58:22If his majesty
00:58:23or Martyr Senenus
00:58:24finds out,
00:58:24they will be furious.
00:58:25Please,
00:58:25have mercy.
00:58:26Get away from me,
00:58:27you 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,
00:58:53it is a disaster.
00:58:54Lady Leora has arrested Julia
00:58:55and is attempting to torture
00:58:56your mother,
00:58:57Martyr Senenus.
00:58:59Damn it!
00:59:00Leora is cruel and arrogant.
00:59:02Something has gone wrong!
00:59:14Leora,
00:59:15you dare commit such violence
00:59:16and harm palace staff
00:59:18at a sacred site?
00:59:19Have you no fear
00:59:20of the gods' wrath?
00:59:23Lady Leora,
00:59:24it was I who offended you.
00:59:25It is all my fault.
00:59:26Please,
00:59:27do not involve
00:59:28official Dora.
00:59:30You certainly love
00:59:32playing the martyr.
00:59:32Since you are so eager
00:59:34to take this old crone's punishment,
00:59:35I will grant your wish.
00:59:36I'll make sure you learn
00:59:37the price of disobedience
00:59:38so you never meddle again.
00:59:40Enough, Leora.
00:59:40In the name of Martyr Senenus,
00:59:42I warn you for the last time,
00:59:43do not push this too far.
00:59:45The emperor
00:59:45will never forgive you for this.
00:59:47You're just a lowly old servant
00:59:48too afraid to show your face,
00:59:49yet you dare claim
00:59:50to be Martyr Senenus?
00:59:51Today,
00:59:52I shall punish you
00:59:53on behalf of the emperor.
00:59:54The assassin has been apprehended.
00:59:56He waits your judgment
00:59:57at the threshold.
00:59:58Bring him in at once.
01:00:00Let everyone see
01:00:01the ironclat proof.
01:00:02that this slut
01:00:03conspired with an assassin.
01:00:12Julia conspired
01:00:13with this guard
01:00:14to breach palace security
01:00:15and arrange
01:00:16an assassination
01:00:17against me.
01:00:18Guards,
01:00:19execute them both
01:00:20immediately
01:00:21as an example.
01:00:26I would like to see
01:00:28who dares.
01:00:30Your majesty,
01:00:31how could it be you?
01:00:36Mother.
01:00:39His majesty,
01:00:40Augustus,
01:00:41Mata Sonorius.
01:00:49How is this possible?
01:00:51How could she be
01:00:52Mata Sonorius?
01:00:53Leora,
01:00:54I believe that
01:00:55as a daughter of nobility,
01:00:57you would be wise
01:00:58and kind.
01:00:59I never expected
01:01:00such heartless cruelty.
01:01:02You insult your superiors
01:01:03and abuse the law.
01:01:05You dream of being
01:01:07empress?
01:01:07Never.
01:01:12No.
01:01:13Please.
01:01:14Mata 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.
01:01:24You attempted
01:01:25to use illegal
01:01:26torching
01:01:26without even knowing
01:01:27the truth.
01:01:28If I hadn't arrived
01:01:29in time,
01:01:30you would have committed
01:01:30a terrible crime.
01:01:32This 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
01:01:41these ideas.
01:01:42Kaya,
01:01:43for spreading malicious
01:01:44rumors and violating
01:01:45palace law,
01:01:46you are sent to the
01:01:46Coliseum as a slave.
01:01:48Mata Sonorius,
01:01:49I was wrong.
01:01:50Please.
01:01:51Spare me this one.
01:01:54Your majesty,
01:01:56I may have been wrong,
01:01:57but Julia was the
01:01:58organizer of the
01:01:59Lupagania sacrifice.
01:02:00She must be held
01:02:01responsible for
01:02:02the assassination attempt.
01:02:05If your majesty
01:02:06hadn't been here today,
01:02:07Lady Liorta would have
01:02:08been in terrible danger.
01:02:10Your majesty,
01:02:11my life is of no
01:02:12consequence,
01:02:13but the safety of the
01:02:14palace is paramount.
01:02:15Julia must be punished.
01:02:18If assassins can enter
01:02:19the palace like this,
01:02:20who will protect
01:02:21us in the future,
01:02:22I beg you,
01:02:23punish Julia.
01:02:31If there is evidence
01:02:32that Julia is innocent,
01:02:34what should be the fate
01:02:35of those who framed her?
01:02:36Liora,
01:02:37I am asking you,
01:02:38if Julia is proven
01:02:39innocent,
01:02:40what should be your
01:02:40punishment?
01:02:41I am willing to be demoted
01:02:42to a slave and never set
01:02:43foot in the palace again.
01:02:45Fine.
01:02:46It is settled.
01:02:47Guards,
01:02:48bring him in.
01:02:55Your majesty's foresight
01:02:56was undearing.
01:02:57As commanded,
01:02:58I have stationed sentries
01:02:59at every exit.
01:03:00We captured the assassin
01:03:01as he fled
01:03:02and have secured
01:03:03his confession.
01:03:04Mercy,
01:03:05your majesty,
01:03:05it was Lady Liora's father,
01:03:07the treasurer,
01:03:08who forced me.
01:03:09He made me disguise myself
01:03:11as a guard
01:03:11and attack Lady Liora
01:03:12to frame Julia.
01:03:13He wanted to get rid of Julia
01:03:15so Liora could become
01:03:16empress.
01:03:17I had no choice.
01:03:18Please spare me.
01:03:22It's over.
01:03:24Everything is ruined.
01:03:27Do you know why
01:03:28I believe in Julia?
01:03:30Because she is my wife,
01:03:31the true empress
01:03:33of the Roman Empire.
01:03:38Cast Liora out of the palace.
01:03:40She is barred
01:03:41from entering forever.
01:03:42Furthermore,
01:03:43arrest the treasurer
01:03:44and throw him into the dungeon
01:03:46to 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
01:04:00to this end was never me,
01:04:02it was you.
01:04:03Your own greed,
01:04:04jealousy and cruelty
01:04:05led you here.
01:04:06You have only yourself to blame.
01:04:11I am sorry
01:04:12for all the suffering
01:04:13you've endured.
01:04:15It doesn't matter now,
01:04:16your majesty.
01:04:17Do not call me
01:04:17your majesty.
01:04:18call me Marcus.
01:04:20Only you may call me that.
01:04:21Marcus,
01:04:22now that the guilty
01:04:23have been punished,
01:04:24all misunderstandings
01:04:25are resolved.
01:04:30From this day forth,
01:04:31I declare before the gods,
01:04:33Julia is the eternal
01:04:34and only empress
01:04:35of the Roman Empire.
01:04:36God for today.
01:04:46you
01:04:47know,
01:04:59You
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