[Dubbed] Royals on Her Hook is an epic historical romance short drama blending time travel, royal intrigue, political conspiracies, and unforgettable love. When a fearless fisherwoman saves a mysterious stranger, she unknowingly becomes entangled in the destiny of an emperor and the future of an entire kingdom.
Watch the full episode of this captivating short drama filled with ancient royalty, forbidden romance, palace conflicts, emotional twists, and thrilling power struggles. Perfect for fans of historical romance, time travel dramas, and addictive drama series.
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Watch the full episode of this captivating short drama filled with ancient royalty, forbidden romance, palace conflicts, emotional twists, and thrilling power struggles. Perfect for fans of historical romance, time travel dramas, and addictive drama series.
#RoyalsOnHerHook #HistoricalRomance #TimeTravelRomance #RoyalDrama #AncientRomance #ShortDrama #DramaSeries #ForbiddenLove #PalaceDrama #LoveStory #ShortFilm #FullEP
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00:00:01I'm with a great beard out of the river.
00:00:05Wow, looks like I caught a big one today.
00:00:08Whoa, what on earth is this?
00:00:12Young lady, just take me back and you'll have endless wealth and glory.
00:00:18Oh my God, is this the legendary Carp Spirit?
00:00:25Help! I said take me back to the palace, not send me to meet the reaper!
00:00:33Oh no, he wasn't a Carp Spirit after all.
00:00:50Hey, old man, don't die on me!
00:01:04Still unconscious? Forgive me.
00:01:10The reaper.
00:01:13Turns out it's a woman.
00:01:17I'm sorry, old man. I thought you were a river spirit.
00:01:19From now on, I will never listen to those customers spouting nonsense.
00:01:27I am no spirit, but I am just as powerful.
00:01:33Oh? Anyone can brag.
00:01:36Who exactly are you, old man?
00:01:41Truth be told, I am the reigning emperor.
00:01:45I had an accident traveling incognito, fell into the river, and drifted all night.
00:01:50Luckily, you fished me out, young lady.
00:01:52You did a great service saving my life.
00:01:55As long as you escort me back, you can have any reward you desire.
00:01:58I can even make you a princess if you wish.
00:02:07Has this guy lost his mind from the water?
00:02:10My grandfather was like this in his later years, too.
00:02:13One minute he claimed to be a god, and the next he said he was a fish.
00:02:17For old folks like him, I know exactly what to do.
00:02:20You just have to humor them.
00:02:27Yes, your majesty.
00:02:29You're soaked through.
00:02:30Do you want to change clothes first?
00:02:38Right.
00:02:40Help me get changed first.
00:02:42Then summon the imperial physician.
00:02:47Why does my face hurt this much?
00:03:06Uncle Simon, this old man fell in the river.
00:03:08Help him change into something dry, and lend him some clothes.
00:03:38Tell her to come in and help me dress.
00:03:44You shameless old man!
00:03:46Asking an unmarried young woman to dress you?
00:03:49I'll teach you a lesson!
00:03:51Calm down, Uncle Simon.
00:03:53He's clearly not in his right mind.
00:03:57Palace maids have always dressed me.
00:04:00How does that make me shameless?
00:04:03Never mind.
00:04:04I won't argue with you.
00:04:20Maid.
00:04:21When will you take me back?
00:04:24Where do you live?
00:04:25The capital!
00:04:26What?
00:04:27Sir, do you even know how far the capital is from here?
00:04:32Then take me to the city.
00:04:34How do we get there?
00:04:36I wouldn't know.
00:04:38I have always traveled by carriage.
00:04:40This old man has really lost his mind.
00:04:48Goodman, let us eat first.
00:04:50We can talk about getting you home later.
00:04:55Besides catching fish, I am also great at cooking them.
00:05:10Smells delicious.
00:05:11Erica, you have not made fish soup in ages.
00:05:13You must be in a good mood today.
00:05:16I pulled a drowning old man from the river today.
00:05:18I made this to warm him up.
00:05:19He is totally confused.
00:05:21He cannot even remember his name or home.
00:05:29Avert your eyes!
00:05:31How dare you stare at me!
00:05:50Have you heard?
00:05:51Erica took in an old man claiming he's the emperor?
00:05:55He has definitely lost his mind.
00:06:00Guys, have you heard anything about a missing old man lately?
00:06:06Are you sure he is not faking it just to freeload food off you?
00:06:11Just let him be.
00:06:12Feeding him will not make us go broke.
00:06:19These wooden boards are too hard.
00:06:21My back is killing me.
00:06:25He snores louder than thunder.
00:06:28How is anyone supposed to sleep?
00:06:31This fish and tofu stew tastes even better than the food in the palace.
00:06:35When I return to the palace, I will make you the head royal chef.
00:06:38Yeah, right.
00:06:39Returning to the palace?
00:06:40I think you're losing your mind.
00:06:42He is totally out of his mind.
00:06:44Stop arguing with him.
00:06:45How dare you insult me!
00:06:53I gradually realized the old man might not be crazy.
00:06:57What he said could be true.
00:07:13What would you two like to eat?
00:07:15We heard.
00:07:16You took in a drowning old man recently.
00:07:26You are looking for him?
00:07:32You are...
00:07:34You are...
00:07:39Master, we are here to take you home.
00:07:42There are too many eyes out here.
00:07:44Please keep quiet for now.
00:07:53These two are definitely hiding something.
00:08:02No need to be so formal, Eric.
00:08:06You see?
00:08:08I was telling the truth.
00:08:12Are they really your family?
00:08:14Why do you look like you do not know them?
00:08:19I command thousands of elite troops.
00:08:21I mean thousands of servants.
00:08:22How am I supposed to know all of them?
00:08:24These men must work for one of my sons.
00:08:25There is no mistake.
00:08:32Is he really the emperor?
00:08:36Our master is not right in the head.
00:08:39Just play along with him.
00:08:41I knew it.
00:08:42If he is the emperor,
00:08:44then I am the king of heaven.
00:08:46Master, it is getting late.
00:08:48Let's get going.
00:08:50It is already dark.
00:08:51You two must have traveled a long way.
00:08:53Eat something before you go.
00:08:57Let me tell you.
00:08:58If you pass this up,
00:08:59you will never find fish this delicious anywhere else.
00:09:13I told you it was delicious.
00:09:18Fair maid,
00:09:20you took such good care of our master.
00:09:22My master will surely reward you.
00:09:24Please come with us.
00:09:27Just take my boat.
00:09:28I'll take you there myself.
00:09:52I'll take you there myself.
00:10:02This is regicide!
00:10:03Your entire lineage will be executed for this!
00:10:06Who is behind this?
00:10:07Hmm.
00:10:09Ignore him, Wayne.
00:10:11Tonight we will silence every witness here.
00:10:13No one will ever know.
00:10:19Siris, please do not be reckless.
00:10:21I'm just a fisherman.
00:10:23This has nothing to do with me.
00:10:26Please just let me go.
00:10:28That's the price for sticking your nose into this.
00:10:30You chose to take him in.
00:10:31Anyone who was involved in this mess
00:10:32isn't leaving here alive.
00:10:33Shame about your talent for cooking fish.
00:10:35If you were smart,
00:10:36you would have stayed out of this.
00:10:38Let her go!
00:10:40Stop threatening an innocent woman!
00:10:45We've been spotted!
00:10:47Kill them now!
00:10:53Damn it!
00:10:55The food was spiked!
00:10:59You drugged the food!
00:11:20Look who is talking about crooked ends!
00:11:22I am a legitimate business owner.
00:11:24Powerless commoners like us
00:11:25must have ways to defend ourselves.
00:11:30Erica,
00:11:31how did you figure out
00:11:32these two were up to no good?
00:11:37I have run my river stall for years.
00:11:39The docks are full of shady characters
00:11:41and I have seen all sorts of people.
00:11:43When they saw you,
00:11:43it was not relief I saw.
00:11:45Instead,
00:11:45they immediately gripped their weapons
00:11:46through their bags.
00:11:47A murderous look flashed in their eyes.
00:11:49Simon and I noticed
00:11:50something was wrong immediately.
00:11:51Once the food was ready,
00:11:52we secretly applied sleeping powder
00:11:53to the rims of their bowls
00:11:54and the tips of their chopsticks.
00:11:55So when we sat down to eat,
00:11:57they suspected nothing.
00:11:58After that,
00:11:59I volunteered to escort them home.
00:12:00But I was actually keeping watch.
00:12:02If we had been mistaken,
00:12:04we would have simply apologized
00:12:05to their master.
00:12:06But since we were right...
00:12:09Well,
00:12:10we just saved your life again.
00:12:11Will you make me a lord this time?
00:12:16They actually want me dead.
00:12:18They've tried to kill me again and again.
00:12:22How could I have been so blind?
00:12:24Hey,
00:12:24please do not cry.
00:12:25A man of your age should not cry.
00:12:27I was only joking earlier.
00:12:28You do not need to make me a lord.
00:12:30Of course you will be one.
00:12:32Once I deal with those traitors,
00:12:33I will not only make you a lord,
00:12:35but grant you a hereditary title.
00:12:37Save it for when we get back.
00:12:38You are rambling again.
00:12:46Let's see you escape now.
00:12:47When they wake up,
00:12:48we'll question them properly.
00:12:50It is useless.
00:12:51Anyone sent to kill me is ready to die.
00:12:53Once they wake up,
00:12:53if they cannot escape,
00:12:55they will kill themselves.
00:12:56What do we do?
00:12:57We finally caught them alive.
00:12:58We cannot just sit and watch them die.
00:13:00First,
00:13:00I must return to the capital
00:13:02and find the commander of the Imperial Guards.
00:13:04That man is fiercely loyal to me
00:13:06and would never betray me.
00:13:07Come on!
00:13:07You were pushed into the river
00:13:08right under his nose.
00:13:09How is he reliable?
00:13:10And quit talking like an emperor already.
00:13:12You are just inviting the assassins to kill us.
00:13:14Goodman,
00:13:14you had better change your name.
00:13:15They are in the shadows
00:13:16and we are in the open.
00:13:17We must be careful.
00:13:23Call me Arthur Crown, then.
00:13:25Why bother with a fake name?
00:13:26Just call yourself the emperor.
00:13:28This old man is hopeless.
00:13:37They are dead.
00:13:39I was right,
00:13:40was I not?
00:13:41Once their mission failed,
00:13:42if they couldn't escape,
00:13:43they were as good as dead.
00:13:45Besides knowing one of them was Jason Cole,
00:13:47we have no idea who was trying to have you killed.
00:13:49There is no need to investigate.
00:13:51Those with the best claim to the throne
00:13:52are the most suspicious.
00:13:53One of my sons must be behind this.
00:13:55Prince Dylan and Prince Eden
00:13:56are both lords in the capital,
00:13:57where their power is deeply entrenched.
00:13:59Only Prince Ryan,
00:14:00my youngest son,
00:14:01was exiled to a remote thief long ago,
00:14:02which actually makes him the safest choice.
00:14:04I have made my decision.
00:14:05I'll go to my youngest son first.
00:14:07The waterway is faster.
00:14:09Since Uncle Simon is rowing,
00:14:10he can take us south together.
00:14:28Arthur,
00:14:29how can you be sure your youngest son
00:14:31is not harboring a grudge
00:14:33and plotting your murder?
00:14:34You did exile him to that distant place.
00:14:40You do not understand the situation.
00:14:42Security around me is airtight.
00:14:43Anyone who could infiltrate the imperial gods
00:14:46must have enormous power.
00:14:48Ryan has been at his fee for years.
00:14:50He lost such capabilities long ago.
00:14:51Besides,
00:14:53my youngest son has always been straightforward.
00:14:55He's too honest to scheme against anyone.
00:14:58There's no way he'd rebel.
00:15:01So you are just exploiting a decent man.
00:15:03He had no share in the wealth and glory,
00:15:05yet you seek him the moment you fall from grace.
00:15:20People say this place is lawless.
00:15:23Full of ruthless criminals.
00:15:25Looking at it now,
00:15:26that is clearly not the case.
00:15:30This old man doesn't even know
00:15:31his own son's land.
00:15:37Excuse me,
00:15:38which way is Prince Ryan's estate?
00:15:40Are you here for justice
00:15:42or just for grain?
00:15:44What is the difference?
00:15:46If you seek justice,
00:15:48His Highness holds court for an hour every day
00:15:50specifically to receive petitions.
00:15:52If you need food and grain,
00:15:53register at the local office.
00:15:55Anyone living in this district
00:15:56can receive rations for their family,
00:15:58along with seeds for their crops.
00:16:00Judging by how you talk,
00:16:01Prince Ryan really seems like a kind man.
00:16:06You must be from out of town
00:16:08if you have not heard of Prince Ryan.
00:16:10His Highness is the Emperor's own son
00:16:12and has been our great saviour.
00:16:14Yes, every household has an altar
00:16:16to pray for him.
00:16:18We pray for his health
00:16:19and for his long life
00:16:20so that he may keep the people
00:16:22of this region safe and sound.
00:16:25I have not even earned that much respect,
00:16:27but this ungrateful son of mine already has.
00:16:29They even built altars for him.
00:16:58Are you visiting?
00:17:00Are you visiting from out of town?
00:17:02Goodman, we are here to find Prince Ryan.
00:17:04This gentleman is a distant relative of the prince.
00:17:07We have come to seek his help.
00:17:08Prince Ryan, he's a really great man.
00:17:10He spent years building canals
00:17:12and improving the farmland.
00:17:13He transformed this barren wasteland
00:17:15into a land of abundance.
00:17:17He certainly did.
00:17:18He reformed the local government
00:17:19and kept the law in check.
00:17:21Life is much better for us now.
00:17:23We are all grateful for the grace of the prince
00:17:25and his father, our emperor.
00:17:28Ryan, I long forgotten son.
00:17:32If you head straight to his estate,
00:17:34you might miss him.
00:17:35At this hour, he's always in the fields.
00:17:37Just follow this road ahead.
00:17:39He is at the largest rice field.
00:17:58Which one is Prince Ryan?
00:18:09I expected someone much older.
00:18:11He is clearly a handsome young man.
00:18:26Father.
00:18:48You both have shown great honor.
00:18:51You saved my father's lifetime and again.
00:18:53Words cannot express my gratitude.
00:18:57Please accept my bow.
00:18:58You are too kind, your highness.
00:19:00Now that we've brought him safely,
00:19:01Uncle Simon and I are done.
00:19:03We'll leave tomorrow.
00:19:14You cannot leave.
00:19:16I will take you to the capital
00:19:17and make you a princess.
00:19:25You cannot leave.
00:19:30So comfortable.
00:19:31I have spent most of my life on the river.
00:19:33I am just a rough boatman
00:19:34always braving the wind and rain.
00:19:36I never expected to see the day
00:19:38I could live like a wealthy man
00:19:39with servants waiting on me.
00:19:47The emperor is super paranoid right now.
00:19:50He trusts no one.
00:19:51Except us two.
00:19:53So Prince Ryan has to treat us well.
00:19:58I recently introduced this new crop variety.
00:20:00This year's harvest will definitely double.
00:20:03The yield is high and the grain is excellent.
00:20:06Excellent.
00:20:07Feeding the people shows true leadership.
00:20:12And repaying what you owe
00:20:14is just the right thing to do.
00:20:15You have three days to return the farmer's money
00:20:17or face severe punishment.
00:20:19You are incredibly wise, your highness.
00:20:21You're a truly fair lord.
00:20:22He handles cases fairly and carefully.
00:20:25Very methodical.
00:20:28My calm, humble son, Prince Ryan
00:20:32has actually achieved such great things
00:20:35here in this remote land.
00:20:38I completely misjudged him before.
00:20:48Erica, add more chili peppers.
00:20:51Well, I absolutely love your bold local dishes.
00:20:55They are far better than palace feasts.
00:20:58You got it.
00:20:59Just wait and see.
00:21:00I guarantee it will make you sweat.
00:21:08What are the prince and that man doing?
00:21:11Look away.
00:21:12Pretend you saw nothing.
00:21:16Erica, just look at this scene.
00:21:18The father is peeling garlic.
00:21:20The son is chopping wood.
00:21:22And the wife is cooking.
00:21:24You three look just like a family.
00:21:32Uncle Simon, stop talking nonsense.
00:21:34His highness is royalty.
00:21:35I am just an ordinary fisher.
00:21:37We belong to different worlds.
00:21:41If word of this gets out,
00:21:42we could lose our heads.
00:22:02Sai, why has my escort not arrived yet?
00:22:06Assassins keep coming in waves.
00:22:08I am going to die out here sooner or later.
00:22:20Kill them all!
00:22:21Leave no one alive!
00:22:24Leave my father alone!
00:22:36Protect me!
00:22:48Father!
00:22:49Go now!
00:22:50You ask for death!
00:23:00Fall back!
00:23:10Ryan, my dear son!
00:23:13Are you hurt?
00:23:14I am fine.
00:23:16I am fine.
00:23:17As long as you are safe, father.
00:23:36My son, your life is too precious.
00:23:39How could you risk yourself like this?
00:23:42Quickly, send someone else to protect me.
00:23:51Father, your life is the one that truly matters.
00:23:53As your son and your subject,
00:23:55I would gladly give my life for you.
00:23:56Nonsense!
00:23:57Stop talking about dying!
00:23:58You will rule the empire one day!
00:24:00How can you just die?
00:24:08I...
00:24:09I will take my leave now.
00:24:18Sigh.
00:24:20What a blockhead.
00:24:21Shouldn't he swear his loyalty right now and at least pretend to decline?
00:24:24No wonder he has been stuck in this wasteland and forgotten by everyone all these years.
00:24:35Erika, for the past few days I have been meaning to ask you.
00:24:39Do you want to be a princess or do you want to be my daughter-in-law?
00:24:44So his majesty actually heard what Uncle Simon said that day.
00:24:50No offense, your majesty, but I have no desire to live a life full of constant fear.
00:24:54If you truly wish to reward me, just give me some food and money.
00:24:57I would rather live a free and easy life.
00:25:08You make a fair point.
00:25:10If you actually became my daughter-in-law,
00:25:12it would be highly improper to have you cook fish for me every day.
00:25:20He's always thinking about his next meal.
00:25:23What a gluttonous old man.
00:25:33If anyone dares to harm our prince, we will fight them to the death.
00:25:36That is right.
00:25:38Protect the prince and protect the emperor.
00:25:41Charge!
00:25:41Charge!
00:25:57With a defense like this, not even a single fly could get through.
00:26:14After two weeks of such a massive search,
00:26:17the imperial escort has finally arrived.
00:26:30Your majesty, now that you're safe,
00:26:33I can finally rest in peace.
00:26:40That is enough.
00:26:41Stop all this weeping.
00:26:43If anyone deserves thanks, it's Erica.
00:26:45Without her, I'd be dead ten times over.
00:26:59Thank you for saving the life of the emperor.
00:27:01I shall never forget your kindness.
00:27:03It was nothing.
00:27:04Please stand up, Commander Wood.
00:27:19Listen to my decree.
00:27:21We return to the capital at once.
00:27:28Ryan.
00:27:31You shall return with me.
00:27:33I shall return with me.
00:27:36I obey your command, Father.
00:27:43Your highness.
00:27:45Please return to us soon.
00:27:48We cannot bear to see you leave.
00:27:57My fellow citizens, do not be sad.
00:28:01I will send an official of great integrity.
00:28:03I'll send an upright official who will treat everyone like family.
00:28:09As for Prince Ryan, the one you all admire,
00:28:12one thief is too small for his ambitions.
00:28:16I will entrust him with far greater duties.
00:28:19I hope he will not fail my expectations.
00:28:29It seems Prince Ryan is destined for greatness.
00:28:47It seems Prince Ryan is destined for greatness.
00:28:57I remember our first few days at the estate of Prince Ryan.
00:29:00That blockhead always came to me for advice on dealing with his father.
00:29:12He is your own father.
00:29:13How can you not know his temper and preferences?
00:29:22He is the Supreme Emperor.
00:29:24I, however, am just a neglected prince.
00:29:29I hardly saw my father's face growing up.
00:29:33But I notice how you interact with him, Erica.
00:29:36Speaking so freely.
00:29:39Even Prince Dylan and Prince Eden, his favorites,
00:29:41never dared to be so casual in the presence of our father.
00:29:45Do you have a secret for this?
00:29:48Not a secret at all.
00:29:50I just treat the emperor like any ordinary elder.
00:29:53Think of how commoners treat the elders in their family.
00:29:57And I treat the emperor the same way.
00:30:00I understand now.
00:30:11Ryan, what are you doing?
00:30:13When a father is in danger,
00:30:14a son belongs by his side to protect him.
00:30:26Having the trust and gratitude of the emperor and his heir,
00:30:30a life of luxury is surely guaranteed.
00:30:32They might even grant you the title of the official imperial fisher.
00:31:02Why the panic?
00:31:07Prince Dylan has rebelled.
00:31:09The rebel forces have blocked every path to the capital.
00:31:12Prince Eden has proclaimed himself king.
00:31:21You treacherous sons!
00:31:23While I was away,
00:31:24is this how you guard the capital for me?
00:31:31I deserve death.
00:31:34Since the emperor was missing in the river,
00:31:36the factions in court have already splintered.
00:31:38Prince Dylan intends to seize the throne,
00:31:40while Prince Eden waits to profit from the chaos.
00:31:47A foolish dream!
00:31:49Those ungrateful and arrogant sons!
00:31:52Do they think that my empire can be toppled so easily?
00:31:59Your majesty,
00:32:00I anticipated this.
00:32:02I took the tiger tally from the capital.
00:32:04Once we escape this place,
00:32:06we can summon the troops to crush the rebellion.
00:32:09Good.
00:32:10Good.
00:32:11Where is the nearest army?
00:32:13The Mountain City Army is three days away.
00:32:18Father,
00:32:18the rebels of Prince Dylan have sealed every road out of this fief.
00:32:21We cannot leave by land.
00:32:23Our only chance is to take the river.
00:32:27However,
00:32:28however what?
00:32:29The imperial guards are all landlubbers from the capital.
00:32:32They only know how to fight on land.
00:32:33None of them can handle a boat.
00:32:35If we are caught on the river,
00:32:37we will...
00:32:42Why are you all staring at me?
00:32:44Surely you do not expect a lowly fisher to perform a miracle?
00:32:51Honestly,
00:32:51the imperial gold is not easily earned.
00:32:56I cannot simply watch my father face such peril.
00:32:59I will protect him as we fight our way out.
00:33:03Ryan!
00:33:04My dear son!
00:33:08I shall protect the emperor and the prince with my life on our journey to the Mountain City Army.
00:33:13Sigh.
00:33:17Erica,
00:33:18please look at the situation.
00:33:27Fine, fine.
00:33:28Since we have come this far,
00:33:29I will see this through to the end.
00:33:30I always finish what I start.
00:33:32I will take everyone with me.
00:33:36Thank you, Erica.
00:33:38Thank you, Erica.
00:33:43I am in your debt, Erica.
00:33:57I am in your debt, Erica.
00:34:00As a prince of the realm,
00:34:02as a prince of the realm,
00:34:02is he not a match for Erica?
00:34:04With the virtue and skill of Erica,
00:34:06any man would be blessed to have her.
00:34:11I have caused you much trouble.
00:34:14I have caused you much trouble.
00:34:17It is no trouble.
00:34:19But it is a shame that your highness must live as a lowly fisherman with me.
00:34:25In that case,
00:34:27please do not call me your highness.
00:34:29Will you call me Ryan?
00:34:30As you wish, Ryan.
00:34:32Let's board the boat.
00:34:34Yes, my darling.
00:34:35Is he a duckling?
00:34:38Okay.
00:34:54I am.
00:34:55What are you?
00:34:55What do I do?
00:34:55No, no, no.
00:35:00Y starving.
00:35:02I am.
00:35:03I am.
00:35:03I am.
00:35:04I am.
00:35:09You are a terror on dry land, but on the water, you are a pathetic mess.
00:35:15Silence. I will protect the Emperor with my life.
00:35:30Forgive me. I... I have become a burden to everyone.
00:35:38I... You are truly good for nothing.
00:35:45Get him into the cabin at once. Do not let anyone suspect us.
00:36:04State your business. Stop the boat for an inspection.
00:36:15Officer?
00:36:17We are just humble fishers.
00:36:19We are taking the fish caught today to Lincoln Ward to sell.
00:36:49We're assassinated.
00:36:50The river is closed today. Turn back at once.
00:36:54we have an agreement with the tavern to deliver this fresh fish if we do not deliver the fish
00:36:58today the fish will start to rot and we will have to pay the tavern please show some mercy
00:37:03make an exception for us and let us pass through
00:37:08i said no and i mean it a single basket of fish means nothing careful or i will take your
00:37:13head
00:37:21you useless brat it is all your fault
00:37:27if you had not insisted on this route we wouldn't have missed the delivery
00:37:30now we are going to lose every penny
00:37:39heavens above what am i going to do
00:37:42i was counting on this silver to pay for my own burial
00:37:45now it is all gone
00:38:01father please that is enough
00:38:08officer please show some mercy
00:38:10the poor man is counting on this catch to survive until his final day if this sale falls through he
00:38:16will trade my life for his burial
00:38:23get moving move along all that noise is giving me a headache
00:38:32ryan do not take it to heart i was a bit too rough with you just now it was only
00:38:36a matter of necessity
00:38:38however this matter stays between the three of us
00:38:40you must never mention it again
00:39:01i am dead i am so dead
00:39:03am i dead for knowing a royal secret
00:39:27all vessels and civilians are forbidden to pass
00:39:30stay where you are for questioning
00:39:35this is not good they must have discovered the decoy of my father
00:39:38the five of us escaped in total secrecy
00:39:40after leaving one man in the estate of prince ryan
00:39:42he posed as the emperor to distract the rebels
00:39:44in hopes of buying us more time
00:39:46now it appears that the rebels have stormed the estate of prince ryan
00:39:49they realize the emperor was not inside
00:39:51and that is why they intensified the search
00:40:20What do you think you are doing?
00:40:21You are not allowed to set up a stall here.
00:40:23Please calm down officer, since the river is closed today we have nowhere else to go anyway.
00:40:27This boat is full of fresh fish carp today and they will all rot by tomorrow morning.
00:40:31Why not let me cook them right here?
00:40:32You and your men can enjoy a fresh meal and keep yourselves warm.
00:40:36Hurry up then, as we are all starving.
00:40:40You and your men can enjoy a fresh fish carp.
00:41:03We have been camping in the wild for days without a single full meal.
00:41:05I am absolutely famished.
00:41:06The scent of this fish is incredible.
00:41:08I will not be polite then.
00:41:09Your majesty, why are you so well behaved today?
00:41:13Are you not sneaking a bite for once?
00:41:14Do not think I did not notice.
00:41:17All those fish were caught right beside the boat.
00:41:47Look!
00:41:48Look!
00:41:53Look!
00:41:55Look!
00:41:55Look!
00:41:55Look!
00:41:56Look!
00:41:56Look!
00:42:07Look!
00:42:10No way!
00:42:15Look!
00:42:17You're a little bit of a snake?
00:42:35Stop eating everyone!
00:42:36The targets are here!
00:42:37Capture them at once!
00:43:03Down!
00:43:06Down!
00:43:08Down!
00:43:10And you still claim you do not run a shady store!
00:43:12I will make you pay for this today!
00:43:22Ryan!
00:43:25I am fine!
00:43:28Well, I am not fine!
00:43:43Once he sets foot on land, he will be a formidable warrior once again.
00:43:47The prowess of the commander of the Imperial Guards is certainly not to be taken lightly.
00:44:04See him!
00:44:16Her Majesty! I have come to save you!
00:44:20Move! Board the boat immediately!
00:44:42Uncle Simon, go!
00:44:53Kill the lights!
00:45:20Finally, we are back on my turf.
00:45:38They are hiding right here!
00:45:40The prince said that their capture would bring a massive reward!
00:45:52Perica, what do we do now?
00:46:02Your majesty, Ryan. Follow my lead.
00:46:22What was that noise?
00:46:31Help! There are river demons in the water!
00:46:34Ugh!
00:46:39Ugh!
00:46:46Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
00:46:55Oh, my God.
00:47:17What? What is that? Could river demons really exist?
00:47:31Stay back! Do not come any closer!
00:47:52Chief! You have finally returned!
00:48:15Chief. Is this band under your command?
00:48:20Yes.
00:48:22You are the chief of this crew?
00:48:29You heard them call me that, did you not?
00:48:34You are a bandit queen!
00:48:38Nonsense! We are only the anchor crew!
00:48:43Hiding a band of a thousand thieves.
00:48:46Huh?
00:48:47Somewhere in a legendary mountain.
00:48:52Commander Wood, you have been reading too many heroic fables.
00:49:06What is the matter with him?
00:49:10His pride is just wounded.
00:49:13Oh?
00:49:14He tried to play the hero just now, but he did not expect that you are far better at fighting
00:49:20than he is.
00:49:27Speaking of which, my daughter-in-law, please don't give up on my hopeless son.
00:49:33Your Majesty, are you afraid of losing a daughter-in-law, or just afraid of having no fish to eat?
00:49:39A bit of both, I suppose.
00:49:46The great Prince Ryan would never fall for a wild woman like me.
00:50:11Charge! Charge!
00:50:14Soldiers, hear my command!
00:50:15Prince Dylan and Prince Eden have betrayed the throne!
00:50:18Treason of this magnitude shall find no mercy!
00:50:21Follow me to crush this rebellion to victory!
00:50:24To victory!
00:50:42The Emperor reclaimed the army.
00:50:44He struck the rebels at once.
00:50:45Loyalists rallied to the throne.
00:50:47They soon destroyed the power of Prince Dylan and Prince Eden.
00:50:50The Empire was secured again.
00:50:52Ryan was named the Crown Prince.
00:50:54With peace restored to the realm, the Emperor returned to the capital.
00:51:09Erica.
00:51:11Why did you choose to help me?
00:51:23So you figured out the truth after all.
00:51:33Eat.
00:51:34Do not go hungry.
00:51:35Long ago, when I was begging with Grandfather, we passed through the territory you ruled.
00:51:38You were just a boy, newly exiled.
00:51:41Yet you were already issuing decrees that saved people like us, those with no home and little hope.
00:51:44Driven by that mercy, I gathered my strength and fought my way north.
00:51:47Armed with nothing but my skill in the water and a stubborn spirit that refused to break,
00:51:50I carved out a path through every hardship until I became the chief of the anchor crew.
00:51:54Our crew operates between light and shadow, which is why Simon and I often wore disguises.
00:51:57We posed as simple fishers and wine cellars just to seek out a few business opportunities.
00:51:59I never expected to save the Emperor by mere chance.
00:52:03I did everything possible to keep him safe, waiting for the right moment to bring him to you.
00:52:07I only wanted him to see the truth for himself, to see a prince who truly serves the common people,
00:52:11and to see the perfect order you brought to this land.
00:52:16Everything that followed was quite unexpected.
00:52:18I never thought the road would be so dangerous.
00:52:20Even less did I think you'd lose your heart to me.
00:52:24Your Highness.
00:52:25You are destined to be a great leader in the future.
00:52:28Knowing that makes every sacrifice I made feel worthwhile.
00:52:35Am I nothing more than a title in your eyes?
00:52:51You are the man who will one day wear the crown.
00:52:53You should marry a lady from a noble house.
00:52:55I have been free and wild for far too long.
00:52:57I only want a simple life upon the water.
00:52:59Fate brought us together.
00:53:00But it was not meant to last.
00:53:03Once.
00:53:04My only dream was to be a great ruler.
00:53:07I would lead the Empire with wisdom and bring peace to the people.
00:53:10But now, I wish that I were free.
00:53:13To wander with the woman I love.
00:53:22Your Highness, you have your own path to follow.
00:53:25And I have mine as well.
00:53:26I am going to lead the anchor crew to become the greatest power in the world,
00:53:29while you...
00:53:31must carry the weight of your people.
00:53:35I know that I cannot make you stay.
00:53:37Go now, and I will watch you leave.
00:53:49Ryan.
00:53:50Hmm.
00:53:55When you stood in front of me that day...
00:53:58It truly meant the world to me.
00:54:06Forget it.
00:54:07To hell with the rules.
00:54:08I am the chief after all.
00:54:10Not some refined lady from a noble house.
00:54:12And not some Eventually...
00:54:20To hell with the Lord.
00:54:23I am the chief after all.
00:54:24I will suffer.
00:54:24I have a chance to go.
00:54:24All right.
00:54:32How come?
00:54:33How come?
00:54:33How come?
00:54:38Oh, God.
00:54:41How come?
00:54:58I really thought that you would follow that lad to the capital as empress.
00:55:11I am the leader of the anchor crew. Who would want to be a wretched empress?
00:55:32Anyway, I've secured a grand future for the anchor crew.
00:55:37A grand future? What kind of future?
00:56:07Chief! Chief! Look, so this is the future you promised the crew?
00:56:20Chief!
00:56:21Is this truly the child of the crown prince?
00:56:25Of course.
00:56:30Perfect! The future leader of our crew has the crown prince as his father!
00:56:34Who would ever dare to cross us now? Even the authorities will have to step aside for us!
00:56:48When the emperor and the crown prince returned to the capital, they asked me what kind of reward I desired.
00:56:52I did not give them an answer.
00:56:57Because the reward that truly satisfies me is something I have already received.
00:57:19Chief! Something is wrong! The soldiers! The soldiers! They have surrounded the dock of our crew!
00:57:36Just when we finally found some peace, is it possible the remnants of Dylan and Eden have come back to
00:57:40haunt us?
00:57:50There is no need for panic. This river belongs to the Watsons.
00:58:25So, let's get to the peninsula.
00:58:25Are you interested?
00:58:27Erika, since my father returned to the capital, he has been talking about how you would start showing symptoms by
00:58:32now. Your appetite must be quite poor. I searched the entire capital for this. Preserved Ginger is a miracle cure
00:58:39for nausea.
00:58:45Quite a grand spectacle, Your Highness. Bringing Ginger with the entire Imperial Guards. The Crown Prince has no place at
00:58:53this dock when he belongs on the Throne of Gold.
00:58:58The Throne of Gold is far too cold, and it is not comfortable at all. I gave you my word
00:59:03that I would protect you for life. Chopping wood and building fires is a skill I have truly mastered.
00:59:12Well, well! Do you all see this? The eye of our chief is truly sharp! The follow-up service is
00:59:20quite impressive! Even the scullery maid is delivered to the door!
00:59:36What are you waiting for? Since you are here to build fires, get to the backyard at once! Chop that
00:59:40pile of wet wood!
00:59:43Hey! I am going!
00:59:46...
00:59:47...
00:59:55...
01:00:15your highness have mercy this is an urgent border report the emperor claims a headache as an excuse
01:00:20and insists that you review the matter you must make the final decision at least give it a single
01:00:23glance can you not see that i am busy the feet of erica are badly swollen today i must finish
01:00:28this
01:00:28pile of wood quickly to boil water for her foot bath he is actually boiling water for a foot bath
01:00:38to think the crown prince would perform such a chore if this news ever reaches the capital
01:00:43the old men of the censoret will certainly die of shame
01:00:52just leave the reports on that large stone once erica is finally in a deep sleep i will find
01:00:56the time to review them nothing shall interrupt her foot bath now
01:01:09chief chief look at that beggar over there why does he look exactly like that old man arthur crown
01:01:23erica quick erica quick i am here prepare for my welcome
01:01:41your majesty you belong on the throne in the capital why did you come here looking like this
01:01:51i am done with that throne it is so stiff that it is painful to sit on the palace food
01:01:56is worse than
01:01:56tasteless dishwater erica i've been starving for three whole days prepare a bowl of fish
01:02:01tofu at once
01:02:20now this is the flavor that i missed since i returned to the palace those servants have served nothing but
01:02:26the most bland and hollow meals they focus only on fancy decorations everything looks beautiful to the
01:02:29eye but there is no actual flavor within my sense of taste is slowly fading away because of them
01:02:40you are a distinguished guest
01:02:43but with that look did you run away from home or are you just slacking off on your duties
01:02:56who cares about that in this world of ours a good meal is the only thing that counts
01:03:04is
01:03:14erica i would like another bowl of rice drench it in that fish broth for me
01:03:23there is plenty of fish and rice for everyone
01:03:41erica while enjoying the fish you prepared these days i have come up with a flawless plan i will fire
01:03:48the head of the imperial kitchen who only knows how to make useless radish carvings you must bring the
01:03:53little one and come back to take charge once that is done ryan can finish the reports in the throne
01:03:59room
01:03:59and walk right over to the inner palace to be with you i will also get to enjoy this tofu
01:04:04fish every
01:04:05every single day life would be absolutely perfect
01:04:19your majesty i am the leader of the anchor crew not some personal cook for your family
01:04:33leading the imperial kitchen is an honor that most only dream of surely it beats the harsh life on the
01:04:39water i have several thousand members of my crew who rely on me to fill their bellies
01:04:45if i move to the palace for comfort do you expect them to pack their bags enter the capital and
01:04:50drain the
01:04:50national treasury
01:05:05father the spirit of erica is wild she loves the breeze of the open river she hates the high walls
01:05:10of the palace
01:05:10and what of you you are the crown prince
01:05:17i have made my decision i will simply work twice as hard i can handle the throne during the day
01:05:23and return to this dock every night sean rose fast enough for the trip so i will not feel any
01:05:29exhaustion
01:05:32your highness please show some mercy if you travel back and forth like that i am the one who will
01:05:38truly suffer
01:06:09your highness your head is bleeding you are injured so please
01:06:13please sit and rest this little bit of blood means nothing erica is in far more pain than i am
01:06:24know
01:06:37push harder chief i can see the head now
01:07:00congratulations to you all the chief has finally given birth it is a radiant baby girl
01:07:06both mother and daughter are well wonderful i finally have a granddaughter i have finally
01:07:20gained a sweet granddaughter who will never grow a beard like my sons she is so beautiful
01:07:33her features are truly delicate she looks just like erica she is the perfect image of erica
01:07:40hear my imperial decree every one of the anchor crew shall receive a full year of funds for fish
01:07:45stock this reward will come from my private funds send another decree back to the capital let the
01:07:49entire nation celebrate i want every subject of the empire to share the blessing of my granddaughter
01:07:59your majesty a nationwide celebration the court will surely fall into a total uproar
01:08:06let them fume then as no one dares to oppose me send any who disagree to argue with me in
01:08:10person
01:08:50that sale
01:08:53let the grand ship sail now look at our little chief here picking up the oar during her birthday
01:09:06right she has only just learned how to walk yet she already wants to rule this river for her mother
01:09:16chief prepare for the arrival of the emperor the emperor has finally finished the court session
01:09:20after reviewing the final tax report he did not even stop to change out of the robe he has already
01:09:24worn out three horses and is racing through the mountain pass right now
01:09:32my sweetheart my sweetheart bring the boat to the shore now i have caught a massive fish
01:09:39that silly father of yours is almost here tonight we will all enjoy a feast of tofu and fish
01:10:05erica the capital is far too suffocating i have left all state affairs to the ministers
01:10:09so that i can stay here with you for two weeks well i will handle the firewood tonight
01:10:14i was once just a simple fisher on this river with a single cast of my neck that year i
01:10:20brought
01:10:20in the most precious catch of my life and i have guarded the only kingdom that truly matters
01:10:35my aunt sold me to the most vicious lone wolf hunter in pack for five silver coins on the night
01:10:41of our
01:10:42mating ceremony i sat on the edge of a broken bed biting my lip i'm a wolfless omega orphan and
01:10:48cane the pack
01:10:49says he's a curse his parents abandoned him as a pup and never came back they say he walked into
01:10:55the
01:10:55shadow woods alone at six shift for the first time at twelve and tore apart a full-grown shadow bear
01:11:02the scar running from his brow to his jaw that bear gave it to him everyone in the pack fears
01:11:08him
01:11:08i did too i crossed the street when i saw him never spoke a word to him it's that i
01:11:13wonder to him never
01:11:14even looked him in the eye i never thought my aunt would sell me to him no gifts no feast
01:11:20i wore an old
01:11:21white dress and took shaky steps into his cabin it smelled of blood and old fur i didn't think i'd
01:11:28survive tonight all i could hear was my aunt counting her silver don't blame me ella you're lucky anyone
01:11:35would take you i stood there like a fool not knowing what to do until the door banged open i
01:11:41gasped
01:11:41his leather coat was slashed open across the ribs the smell
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