00:12Sian, are you alright?
00:15Are you hurt?
00:17I'm fine, Alara.
00:43Lie back first.
00:44The Royal Physician said you mustn't strain your wound.
00:47The Royal Physician?
00:50What do you mean?
00:53Are we in the palace right now?
00:55Yes, the Queen Dowager saved us.
00:58The Queen Downdouger?
01:01You intend to make Alora your queen?
01:05Yes, Mother.
01:06Alora and I have pledged ourselves to each other in secret.
01:09I will never allow it!
01:11Whether you approve or not, I will make Alorna my queen.
01:20If you truly insist on making her your queen, she must pass my test.
01:27You!
01:29If you truly insist on making her your queen, she must pass my test.
01:33But until then, she must never learn your true identity.
01:36Otherwise, I will find countless ways to keep you apart.
01:38Her Highness was out riding and passed Vos Manor.
01:41She saved us.
01:43What about my father and the others?
01:45Her Highness ordered their punishment.
01:47Lucien received 50 lashes.
01:48His constitution was already weak from constant debauchery.
01:52He fainted on the spot and is now under house arrest.
01:55Your sister has been sent to the Royal House of Correction for hard labor.
01:59As for your father and the rest, they have all been exiled.
02:03Exiled?
02:04Don't worry, Alora.
02:05I will protect you from now on.
02:07I'll serve as a palace guard and you'll work in the royal maid's quarters.
02:11Okay, we'll work here for three to five years.
02:14And when we've saved enough, we'll leave the palace and live a simple life.
02:17Alora, I hope you can forgive me.
02:28Si, what's wrong?
02:31Is it your wound?
02:36The wound?
02:37The wound on your back?
02:40It's all because of me.
02:46It's nothing.
02:48Just a slight pull.
02:50It doesn't hurt.
02:53Don't lie.
02:55I saw the blood.
02:57You only got hurt protecting me.
03:00Kale, I'm so sorry.
03:03It means you can know right now.
03:04Don't ever do that again.
03:05It breaks my heart.
03:07Do you understand?
03:11My sweet girl, it doesn't matter.
03:14As long as you're safe, it's all worth it.
03:17Alara, with you by my side, I fear no wound.
03:23Just heal well.
03:25When you're better, we'll face everything together, alright?
03:31I'll take good care of you too.
03:33I won't let you hurt anymore.
03:38This is the housekeeping department.
03:41Alara, I'll come see you whenever I can.
03:44Alright.
03:48You're Majd-
03:57You're here at the housekeeping department.
04:00Why didn't you let me know beforehand?
04:02This is Lady Elena, head maid of the housekeeping department.
04:06If you need anything, just let her know.
04:10Greetings, Lady Elena.
04:12This is Alara, a new maid.
04:15I'd be grateful if you could look after her, Lady Elena.
04:18You have my word.
04:19I shall take good care of Lady Alara and see she is given no heavy work.
04:28Sien, I came here to be a maid.
04:31So why do I feel more like a lady?
04:38She's...
04:41She's probably...
04:42Kind.
04:49Ilarra, come with me.
04:54Go ahead.
05:05You, wash all these clean.
05:09We're all maids here, and the work is assigned fairly.
05:12Why should I do your share?
05:14Don't you dare ask!
05:16It's all because of you that I'm stuck cleaning the chamber pots.
05:18God knows what underhanded tricks you use to get in here.
05:22And Lady Elena just handed you all the light work on a silver platter.
05:44Give it back to me!
05:48The royal eagle pendant.
05:50Only the king wears that.
05:51Fetch Lady Eleven at once.
05:53Someone has stolen royal property.
05:55What king?
05:56Just give it back to me.
05:58Give it back to me!
06:03Let go of me!
06:05It hurts!
06:06Give it back!
06:07Give it back!
06:18You vile wretch!
06:24Seize her at once!
06:32I didn't steal it.
06:33The pendant really is mine.
06:35Stop your crying!
06:37You lo- you're crying!
06:39You lowly thing still dare to argue?
06:42Cease this instant!
06:51Your highness.
06:52Your highness.
06:53The housekeeping department are humble.
06:55I fear it may harm your royal person.
06:58Allow me to announce you first.
06:59There is no need.
07:00I have disguised myself as head maid to see Elora's true nature with my own eyes.
07:05She must not learn my identity.
07:07Cease this instant!
07:18Palace rules are strict.
07:21I leave but a moment.
07:23And you grow so bold?
07:25What place do you think this is?
07:28Lady Elena, Elora, has stolen a royal pendant.
07:34Theft is the worst crime in the palace.
07:36Fearing explosion?
07:39She tried to harm me!
07:42You must punish her severely.
07:45Lady Elena, hear me out.
07:47It is not what it seems.
07:49Enough!
07:50Bring me the pendant.
07:54This pendant is mine.
07:56I said, hand over the pendant.
08:11Royal eagle pendant!
08:13This truly belongs to the king!
08:17The royal eagle pendant!
08:19This truly belongs to the king!
08:20The king has actually given her something so vital.
08:23If she dares steal the king's own pendant, who knows what she'll do next.
08:27By palace law, theft worth more than one gold coin calls for the left foot to be cut off, and
08:34the mark of a thief branded on her face.
08:36Madam, this pendant was a gift from my dearest one. I never stole it. I truly had no idea. It
08:45belonged to the king.
08:46If this pendant is proven to be the king's, his identity will be exposed. One piece of evidence alone does
08:54not prove theft. I will uncover the truth.
08:59Until then, the pendant shall remain in my custody. If you are innocent, you shall have justice.
09:06Thank you, madam.
09:09This is the new head maid, Vera. She will oversee the housekeeping department with me from now on.
09:14All of you behave yourselves. Anyone found slacking, or causing trouble, will be punished by palace law.
09:21Yes!
09:25You've caused quite a disturbance. As punishment, you shall clean the chamber pops. Until you've finished, only then may you
09:32eat.
09:36Yes, madam.
09:45That should do it.
09:52Your Majesty, Lady Cordelia has arrived at the palace again. Will you see her?
09:57No. Send her back where she came from. Leave me. I am going to see Alara. If you come with
10:05me, my cover will be blown.
10:12Alara.
10:15Alara.
10:15Kale? Why are you here?
10:17How could Lady Elena make you do such work? I'm going to have a word with her.
10:25I'm going to find her.
10:27Kale.
10:30It's just cleaning chamber pots. It's nothing.
10:35Alara.
10:37I... I...
10:42I hate to see you treated this way. I will get you out of here as soon as I can.
10:48Oh, that's right. What exactly is the pendant you gave me? Why do they all keep saying it belongs to
10:53the king?
10:53I... my father once served as a palace guard. He was awarded this pendant by the king as a reward
10:58for his service. That's why it bears the royal mark.
11:00I see. They kept going on about it being the kings. I thought you might have lied to me.
11:08Who goes there?
11:12You must go at once. It's Lady Vera. Don't let her see you.
11:15Tomorrow. I shall come to see you tomorrow.
11:19You must go.
11:21You must go.
11:22You must go.
11:25Madam, all the chamber pots have been cleaned.
11:29Finished?
11:30Then you shall sweep the entire backyard.
11:34Yes.
11:37I'm finally done.
11:46Why are you throwing my things away?
11:48Lady Vera has given her direct order.
11:50You must bring her a pot of tea brewed with morning dew at first light and it must be a
11:53full jug.
11:54Morning dew? A whole jug?
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