1 00:00:00,440 --> 00:00:02,339 (This drama is a work of fiction created based on historical facts.) 2 00:00:02,339 --> 00:00:04,110 (Most of the details and depictions of the characters are fictional.) 3 00:00:39,679 --> 00:00:42,109 Did you ever hate me? 4 00:00:44,049 --> 00:00:46,619 The day you left me for good, 5 00:00:47,590 --> 00:00:50,719 I resented you so much that I stared at you for a while. 6 00:00:51,890 --> 00:00:54,829 However, no matter how long I looked, I did not feel hatred toward you. 7 00:00:55,289 --> 00:00:57,030 Instead, I hated myself. 8 00:00:58,429 --> 00:00:59,899 How cold of you. 9 00:01:01,700 --> 00:01:04,170 Did you even imagine how I must have felt? 10 00:01:06,969 --> 00:01:09,239 I could not bear to imagine it. 11 00:01:10,909 --> 00:01:12,040 I just... 12 00:01:13,549 --> 00:01:16,409 knew that my heart was being torn into thousands of pieces... 13 00:01:17,680 --> 00:01:19,780 and could only hope that you would not feel... 14 00:01:20,920 --> 00:01:22,689 the way that I did. 15 00:01:31,230 --> 00:01:33,200 (Episode 18) 16 00:01:58,260 --> 00:02:00,659 You do not seem to be feeling well. 17 00:02:01,730 --> 00:02:03,599 The journey back must have been tiring. 18 00:02:04,129 --> 00:02:05,329 No, Father. 19 00:02:05,829 --> 00:02:10,300 I did have to stop to rest on the way from feeling ill, 20 00:02:10,539 --> 00:02:12,340 but I am recovering. 21 00:02:12,800 --> 00:02:14,139 Do not worry. 22 00:02:14,370 --> 00:02:15,569 Of course. 23 00:02:16,240 --> 00:02:19,439 Your troubles are over, so you should regain your health soon. 24 00:02:25,050 --> 00:02:26,150 Your Majesty, 25 00:02:26,819 --> 00:02:28,090 I have something to tell you. 26 00:02:31,560 --> 00:02:34,729 There are some captives that I released in Simyang. 27 00:02:34,930 --> 00:02:37,599 But I could not bring them this time because it was an inconvenience. 28 00:02:38,560 --> 00:02:40,469 If you could allow it... 29 00:02:43,430 --> 00:02:45,469 Do you know who the traitor, Sim Ki Won, 30 00:02:45,469 --> 00:02:49,310 wanted as the new king at first? 31 00:02:53,110 --> 00:02:54,610 It was you. 32 00:03:01,490 --> 00:03:02,849 I know nothing about it. 33 00:03:03,490 --> 00:03:05,159 I had no idea. 34 00:03:05,219 --> 00:03:06,360 I know. 35 00:03:06,889 --> 00:03:08,759 I trust you. 36 00:03:09,560 --> 00:03:10,629 However, 37 00:03:11,699 --> 00:03:15,129 I hear you gained wealth by farming in Simyang. 38 00:03:15,569 --> 00:03:17,870 Did you buy the captives with that money? 39 00:03:18,240 --> 00:03:20,000 What were you going to use them for? 40 00:03:21,240 --> 00:03:22,569 I used the captives... 41 00:03:22,569 --> 00:03:24,780 for farming and other chores. 42 00:03:24,979 --> 00:03:26,580 However, rather than considering their use, 43 00:03:27,110 --> 00:03:29,180 I just pitied them... 44 00:03:29,509 --> 00:03:30,819 You pitied them? 45 00:03:31,250 --> 00:03:32,349 Was that all? 46 00:03:37,889 --> 00:03:41,360 The first thing that Sim Ki Won did once he started plotting treason... 47 00:03:41,360 --> 00:03:42,960 was to raise a private army. 48 00:03:43,930 --> 00:03:47,530 He gathered strong men and trained them every day. 49 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:51,039 And he spent his money to buy their favor. 50 00:03:53,270 --> 00:03:55,469 By releasing the captives, 51 00:03:55,469 --> 00:03:57,080 you have also bought their favor. 52 00:04:02,810 --> 00:04:05,479 So if you do not want to be misunderstood, 53 00:04:06,180 --> 00:04:08,650 stop bringing in the captives. 54 00:04:14,259 --> 00:04:16,259 The Crown Prince is very ill. 55 00:04:16,589 --> 00:04:19,000 He will take a trip to the hot springs. 56 00:04:21,870 --> 00:04:22,930 Yes, Your Majesty. 57 00:05:14,420 --> 00:05:15,949 Will you not... 58 00:05:17,060 --> 00:05:19,089 put a floral shoe on my foot today? 59 00:05:23,089 --> 00:05:25,529 I threw away all the floral shoes because I was cross with you. 60 00:05:44,180 --> 00:05:45,250 There is something... 61 00:05:47,120 --> 00:05:48,389 I must finish up. 62 00:05:52,259 --> 00:05:54,259 This is something I promised Yang Chun. 63 00:05:59,259 --> 00:06:02,170 It will take a month, but I will be back. 64 00:06:25,759 --> 00:06:28,329 I had these made at the forge back then. 65 00:06:30,600 --> 00:06:32,800 Even though I thought you were dead, 66 00:06:34,430 --> 00:06:35,800 I had them made... 67 00:06:38,240 --> 00:06:39,699 and kept them with me. 68 00:06:47,910 --> 00:06:49,310 I have... 69 00:06:50,009 --> 00:06:51,579 placed a spell on this ring. 70 00:06:52,779 --> 00:06:54,819 If you betray the lady who gave you the ring, 71 00:06:55,050 --> 00:06:56,649 you will get a stroke. 72 00:07:03,800 --> 00:07:04,800 What? 73 00:07:06,899 --> 00:07:08,899 So please do not worry about me. 74 00:07:11,399 --> 00:07:13,699 I have survived those hardships in Simyang. 75 00:07:14,569 --> 00:07:15,839 If it is just a month, 76 00:07:17,110 --> 00:07:19,040 I can wait for you with a smile. 77 00:08:47,299 --> 00:08:50,769 (Onyang Temporary Palace) 78 00:08:57,009 --> 00:08:59,039 The preparations for the captives are complete. 79 00:09:00,210 --> 00:09:01,909 I will inform His Highness myself. 80 00:09:01,909 --> 00:09:03,009 From now on, 81 00:09:05,580 --> 00:09:07,750 do not ask His Highness about the captives. 82 00:09:12,019 --> 00:09:13,389 What do you mean? 83 00:09:16,629 --> 00:09:18,960 His Highness said that once he returned to Joseon... 84 00:09:22,470 --> 00:09:24,070 I must see His Highness myself. 85 00:09:24,070 --> 00:09:25,100 His Highness... 86 00:09:28,470 --> 00:09:30,240 does not wish to see you. 87 00:09:39,519 --> 00:09:40,519 Your Highness. 88 00:09:42,190 --> 00:09:44,289 Have you forgotten your promise? 89 00:09:47,529 --> 00:09:48,889 You said yourself... 90 00:09:51,759 --> 00:09:54,730 that you would bring them back to Joseon. 91 00:09:56,970 --> 00:09:59,240 They only persevered because of your promise. 92 00:10:29,470 --> 00:10:30,600 The promise... 93 00:10:35,039 --> 00:10:36,509 that you have forgotten... 94 00:10:41,009 --> 00:10:42,980 I still remember it. 95 00:10:45,480 --> 00:10:46,480 Now... 96 00:10:49,690 --> 00:10:51,960 I shall set out to uphold that promise. 97 00:10:55,259 --> 00:10:56,759 I said, you may not. 98 00:11:07,299 --> 00:11:09,039 If you go against me, 99 00:11:11,539 --> 00:11:13,909 I will never see you again. 100 00:11:21,590 --> 00:11:22,720 I was... 101 00:11:25,159 --> 00:11:27,360 about to tell you the same. 102 00:11:32,600 --> 00:11:34,730 From now on, I shall leave you for good. 103 00:11:45,580 --> 00:11:46,580 Stop! 104 00:11:47,909 --> 00:11:49,309 Lee Jang Hyun, stop there! 105 00:12:01,389 --> 00:12:02,429 Do not rush. 106 00:12:04,799 --> 00:12:06,230 Take it slow. 107 00:12:07,830 --> 00:12:09,570 Watch it! Be careful. 108 00:12:16,809 --> 00:12:17,980 Give me the baby. 109 00:12:39,659 --> 00:12:40,730 If you wish, 110 00:12:43,600 --> 00:12:45,399 I shall stay by your side. 111 00:12:46,500 --> 00:12:47,539 In return, 112 00:12:48,809 --> 00:12:51,080 guarantee me that the captives... 113 00:12:52,080 --> 00:12:53,340 will be able to cross the river safely. 114 00:12:54,149 --> 00:12:55,179 If you can do that, 115 00:12:56,049 --> 00:12:58,980 after I finish picking up the captives in Joseon, 116 00:13:00,179 --> 00:13:02,419 I will come back to be by your side. 117 00:13:02,889 --> 00:13:03,889 How... 118 00:13:04,590 --> 00:13:05,860 can I trust you? 119 00:13:07,929 --> 00:13:10,759 You have hundreds of captives under your hostage. 120 00:13:11,629 --> 00:13:13,259 If you break your promise, 121 00:13:16,100 --> 00:13:19,269 I will really kill you this time. 122 00:13:26,740 --> 00:13:28,679 I have sent the captives over. 123 00:13:30,379 --> 00:13:31,379 Lee Jang Hyun. 124 00:13:33,980 --> 00:13:35,389 It is now your turn to come. 125 00:13:42,490 --> 00:13:43,490 They are here. 126 00:13:57,009 --> 00:13:58,580 Be careful. Hurry. 127 00:13:59,139 --> 00:14:00,379 We have arrived. 128 00:14:00,440 --> 00:14:01,509 Be careful. 129 00:14:05,679 --> 00:14:06,820 Brother! 130 00:14:08,120 --> 00:14:09,190 At last. 131 00:14:10,149 --> 00:14:12,289 Goodness. Thank you. 132 00:14:18,360 --> 00:14:19,500 I am here. 133 00:14:21,129 --> 00:14:23,169 I am finally in my country. 134 00:14:23,230 --> 00:14:24,570 Eol Soo. 135 00:14:25,600 --> 00:14:27,000 Chul Soo! 136 00:14:28,509 --> 00:14:30,210 We are finally here. 137 00:14:31,039 --> 00:14:32,379 We are here. 138 00:14:36,950 --> 00:14:38,019 Yang Chun. 139 00:14:38,620 --> 00:14:40,320 Gosh. Jang Hyun. 140 00:14:41,789 --> 00:14:42,950 - Yang Chun. - Yes. 141 00:14:46,389 --> 00:14:47,519 Hey. 142 00:14:49,429 --> 00:14:51,429 Hey, did I not tell you... 143 00:14:51,629 --> 00:14:53,299 that I would... 144 00:14:53,759 --> 00:14:55,929 bring you all back to Joseon? 145 00:14:56,799 --> 00:14:59,399 - Thank you, Yang Chun! - Thank you. 146 00:14:59,799 --> 00:15:01,570 Thank you so much! 147 00:15:01,570 --> 00:15:03,269 Goodness. Thank you. 148 00:15:03,340 --> 00:15:04,539 Thank you, Yang Chun! 149 00:15:07,610 --> 00:15:08,850 What is going on? 150 00:15:08,850 --> 00:15:09,980 Oh, no! 151 00:15:11,019 --> 00:15:12,379 Who are they? 152 00:15:16,250 --> 00:15:17,389 Goodness. 153 00:15:22,029 --> 00:15:23,129 Who are you? 154 00:15:26,629 --> 00:15:27,700 Who are you? 155 00:15:30,070 --> 00:15:31,169 Who are you guys? 156 00:15:33,700 --> 00:15:34,870 Are you all bandits? 157 00:15:37,269 --> 00:15:39,509 If riches are what you want, we will give them to you. 158 00:15:40,039 --> 00:15:41,179 Give me the baby. 159 00:15:45,820 --> 00:15:46,850 Go back. 160 00:15:48,220 --> 00:15:49,990 If you do not, you will all die. 161 00:15:49,990 --> 00:15:51,720 - Stop with the nonsense! - Go back! 162 00:15:51,789 --> 00:15:53,259 You punks! 163 00:15:53,519 --> 00:15:55,429 Do you know how hard it was for us to come here? 164 00:15:55,690 --> 00:15:57,730 Who are you to order us around? 165 00:15:59,100 --> 00:16:00,200 Stop! 166 00:16:01,600 --> 00:16:02,669 Kang Dal! 167 00:16:04,970 --> 00:16:06,100 Strike them! 168 00:16:22,320 --> 00:16:23,919 Step back. 169 00:16:24,049 --> 00:16:25,259 Recross the river! 170 00:16:25,759 --> 00:16:26,789 Let us go. 171 00:16:27,019 --> 00:16:28,159 I cannot. 172 00:16:28,360 --> 00:16:29,429 I will not go back! 173 00:16:29,490 --> 00:16:31,299 - I cannot! - Eol Soo. 174 00:16:31,559 --> 00:16:32,830 You will die if you do not go! 175 00:16:39,700 --> 00:16:40,870 I trusted you... 176 00:16:40,940 --> 00:16:42,669 and His Highness. 177 00:16:42,940 --> 00:16:45,809 But in the end, we were fooled! 178 00:16:46,639 --> 00:16:47,639 No. 179 00:16:51,220 --> 00:16:52,250 That is not true! 180 00:16:53,220 --> 00:16:54,250 Let go! 181 00:16:54,250 --> 00:16:55,820 - Let us go. - Let go. 182 00:16:56,149 --> 00:16:57,320 - Come on. - I am not leaving! 183 00:16:57,320 --> 00:16:58,419 Come on. 184 00:16:58,419 --> 00:16:59,460 We have to go. 185 00:16:59,460 --> 00:17:01,090 - Hurry. - Hurry. 186 00:17:08,829 --> 00:17:10,230 - Hurry. - Hurry. 187 00:17:25,880 --> 00:17:26,950 In Ok. 188 00:17:28,420 --> 00:17:30,019 Hurry up! 189 00:17:31,089 --> 00:17:32,490 We have to go. 190 00:17:46,369 --> 00:17:47,369 Baby. 191 00:17:47,839 --> 00:17:48,869 Baby. 192 00:17:53,440 --> 00:17:54,809 We have to go. Hurry. 193 00:17:55,009 --> 00:17:56,049 Get up! 194 00:17:56,509 --> 00:17:57,549 Get up! 195 00:18:02,420 --> 00:18:03,990 Get up! 196 00:18:03,990 --> 00:18:04,990 Come on. 197 00:18:10,930 --> 00:18:11,960 Yang Chun! 198 00:18:33,349 --> 00:18:34,519 Yang Chun! 199 00:18:35,650 --> 00:18:36,950 Take him to safety! 200 00:18:37,349 --> 00:18:38,420 At once! 201 00:19:12,759 --> 00:19:13,819 Jang Hyun! 202 00:20:33,400 --> 00:20:34,539 Yang Chun. 203 00:20:52,319 --> 00:20:53,460 Lee Jang Hyun... 204 00:20:54,420 --> 00:20:55,490 Where is he? 205 00:21:12,579 --> 00:21:13,680 Jang Hyun. 206 00:21:19,150 --> 00:21:20,180 Ningguchin. 207 00:21:23,990 --> 00:21:25,490 Go in that direction. 208 00:21:26,089 --> 00:21:28,130 I will prepare a horse for you. 209 00:21:44,809 --> 00:21:45,839 What is wrong? 210 00:21:48,309 --> 00:21:49,380 No. 211 00:21:50,150 --> 00:21:51,279 - Deung No. - Deung No. 212 00:21:51,279 --> 00:21:52,380 - Stay with me. - Hey! 213 00:21:52,380 --> 00:21:53,480 Deung No. 214 00:21:53,880 --> 00:21:54,950 No. 215 00:21:54,950 --> 00:21:56,420 Goodness. 216 00:21:59,589 --> 00:22:01,289 If you are lying, 217 00:22:02,789 --> 00:22:04,390 I will pull out your tongue. 218 00:22:05,960 --> 00:22:07,960 Can you not believe me after seeing all of this? 219 00:22:10,000 --> 00:22:13,000 A bunch of men attacked us with spears, telling us to leave. 220 00:22:14,940 --> 00:22:16,069 We were able to cross the river. 221 00:22:17,039 --> 00:22:18,109 But Jang Hyun... 222 00:22:20,980 --> 00:22:23,009 I do not even know if he is alive or not. 223 00:22:24,950 --> 00:22:26,119 He is dead? 224 00:22:26,779 --> 00:22:29,190 If he were alive, would he not be here by now? 225 00:22:31,049 --> 00:22:32,190 I am sure... 226 00:22:41,130 --> 00:22:42,230 No. 227 00:22:44,569 --> 00:22:45,599 That cannot be true. 228 00:23:04,589 --> 00:23:05,759 Goodness. 229 00:23:06,589 --> 00:23:08,289 - I am so scared. - Where are we going? 230 00:23:41,930 --> 00:23:44,829 Whose orders did you follow to commit treason? 231 00:23:44,829 --> 00:23:47,099 (Naesaok: a prison within the palace controlled by eunuchs) 232 00:23:47,859 --> 00:23:50,730 Did you perhaps act upon the Crown Prince's orders? 233 00:23:58,109 --> 00:24:00,039 On the 25th of last month, between the hours of 11 p.m. and 2 a.m., 234 00:24:00,640 --> 00:24:01,880 a scream was heard. 235 00:24:03,150 --> 00:24:04,710 The servants of the Palace Supply Bureau were armed... 236 00:24:05,079 --> 00:24:07,180 and were seen rushing out to the outer edges of the palace. 237 00:24:17,029 --> 00:24:18,029 Master. 238 00:24:22,400 --> 00:24:23,400 Yes. 239 00:24:24,029 --> 00:24:26,400 The one who sent me an anonymous letter has sent news again. 240 00:24:26,970 --> 00:24:28,269 The servants of the Palace Supply Bureau... 241 00:24:28,269 --> 00:24:30,170 have dragged dozens of criminals to their prison. 242 00:24:30,710 --> 00:24:32,240 The servants of the Palace Supply Bureau? 243 00:24:32,910 --> 00:24:34,180 What crimes did they commit? 244 00:24:34,609 --> 00:24:35,910 I am not sure, 245 00:24:35,910 --> 00:24:37,279 but His Majesty suspects... 246 00:24:37,279 --> 00:24:40,950 the captives, who have returned from across the river, to be traitors. 247 00:24:42,920 --> 00:24:45,660 How could His Majesty think the captives are traitors... 248 00:25:04,470 --> 00:25:05,710 Gather... 249 00:25:06,980 --> 00:25:08,079 the scholars. 250 00:25:10,509 --> 00:25:12,680 I will go to His Majesty. 251 00:25:14,480 --> 00:25:17,920 If they are truly traitors, 252 00:25:18,819 --> 00:25:20,789 they should be sent over to the Department of Justice... 253 00:25:20,789 --> 00:25:23,460 and punished under national law. 254 00:25:23,460 --> 00:25:24,490 (Geumbu: Department of Justice,) 255 00:25:24,490 --> 00:25:25,559 (where serious criminals were punished under the King's orders) 256 00:25:26,359 --> 00:25:27,359 If... 257 00:25:28,369 --> 00:25:30,470 they are innocent, 258 00:25:32,940 --> 00:25:36,140 I will be sure to get them out alive. 259 00:25:37,269 --> 00:25:38,380 Goodness. 260 00:25:42,210 --> 00:25:44,009 Who was it that incited you... 261 00:25:44,009 --> 00:25:45,920 into plotting treason? 262 00:25:48,920 --> 00:25:49,920 We do not know. 263 00:26:00,430 --> 00:26:01,430 You say it. 264 00:26:06,940 --> 00:26:08,200 Where are we? 265 00:26:14,640 --> 00:26:16,380 Who is behind you? 266 00:26:32,700 --> 00:26:34,400 Are you Gu Yang Chun? 267 00:26:35,829 --> 00:26:38,940 I know that your leader is Gu Yang Chun. 268 00:26:42,140 --> 00:26:43,210 No, he is not. 269 00:26:44,170 --> 00:26:45,240 This man is... 270 00:26:49,210 --> 00:26:50,980 If you are not Gu Yang Chun, 271 00:26:52,119 --> 00:26:53,450 then who is? 272 00:26:56,190 --> 00:26:57,190 Is it you? 273 00:26:57,390 --> 00:26:59,059 Please spare me! 274 00:26:59,059 --> 00:27:00,059 Is it you? 275 00:27:00,059 --> 00:27:02,890 No, it is not me! 276 00:27:03,029 --> 00:27:04,089 It is me. 277 00:27:07,099 --> 00:27:08,130 What? 278 00:27:10,099 --> 00:27:11,599 I am Gu Yang Chun. 279 00:27:15,009 --> 00:27:16,470 So you should speak to me. 280 00:27:23,779 --> 00:27:24,880 This man is the one... 281 00:27:27,079 --> 00:27:28,180 who helped us run away... 282 00:27:31,890 --> 00:27:33,420 and to cross the river. 283 00:27:39,099 --> 00:27:40,130 He is that man. 284 00:27:43,900 --> 00:27:47,599 Leave this man here and drag the rest of them out. 285 00:27:47,740 --> 00:27:48,740 - Yes, sir. - Yes, sir. 286 00:27:49,940 --> 00:27:51,009 Come on! 287 00:27:51,440 --> 00:27:53,279 - Please have mercy! - Please spare us! 288 00:27:53,279 --> 00:27:54,410 Let us live. 289 00:28:14,460 --> 00:28:15,470 Yang Chun. 290 00:28:16,130 --> 00:28:17,400 Are you awake? 291 00:28:17,400 --> 00:28:18,400 Yang Chun. 292 00:28:26,839 --> 00:28:29,279 How is everyone doing? 293 00:29:22,500 --> 00:29:24,000 You betrayed us, right? 294 00:29:33,109 --> 00:29:34,809 You sold us off, right? 295 00:29:37,710 --> 00:29:38,750 To those jerks. 296 00:29:39,680 --> 00:29:41,150 You plotted with them, 297 00:29:42,420 --> 00:29:43,420 and sold us... 298 00:29:48,390 --> 00:29:49,430 My Byung Hee... 299 00:29:50,829 --> 00:29:51,900 Bring her back. 300 00:30:01,200 --> 00:30:02,210 Byung Hee... 301 00:30:04,210 --> 00:30:06,039 Bring Byung Hee back to life! 302 00:30:06,039 --> 00:30:07,609 My daughter, Byung Hee! 303 00:30:08,180 --> 00:30:10,809 Bring her back! 304 00:30:11,049 --> 00:30:13,049 - Bring Byung Hee back to life! - In Ok. 305 00:30:13,049 --> 00:30:15,019 - Bring her back! - In Ok. 306 00:30:15,019 --> 00:30:17,150 My daughter, Byung Hee. 307 00:30:17,150 --> 00:30:19,089 My poor Byung Hee. 308 00:30:19,490 --> 00:30:22,289 Bring her back! 309 00:30:23,559 --> 00:30:25,400 Your Highness. 310 00:30:26,500 --> 00:30:28,430 Your Highness, do you remember me? 311 00:30:31,130 --> 00:30:34,099 They killed the captives who had come from the border regions, 312 00:30:35,339 --> 00:30:37,509 and they took the survivors away? 313 00:30:39,440 --> 00:30:40,480 Where to? 314 00:30:42,210 --> 00:30:43,910 Where did they take them to? 315 00:30:44,250 --> 00:30:45,279 I do not know. 316 00:30:48,019 --> 00:30:50,250 I do not know where Lee Jang Hyun has gone, Your Highness. 317 00:30:54,289 --> 00:30:55,359 Please save him. 318 00:30:57,390 --> 00:30:58,960 Please save Lee Jang Hyun. 319 00:31:02,599 --> 00:31:03,630 Father... 320 00:31:07,769 --> 00:31:09,069 Father! 321 00:31:23,119 --> 00:31:24,220 Let us go to the Palace. 322 00:31:26,619 --> 00:31:27,660 Your Highness. 323 00:31:28,490 --> 00:31:29,490 Your Highness. 324 00:31:32,460 --> 00:31:33,529 Your Highness. 325 00:31:34,400 --> 00:31:36,099 Those who are targeting you... 326 00:31:36,099 --> 00:31:38,640 are only waiting for you to lose your footing. 327 00:31:40,269 --> 00:31:41,369 So, Your Highness. 328 00:31:43,410 --> 00:31:45,809 Please do not anger His Majesty. 329 00:31:50,579 --> 00:31:51,750 Please save yourself... 330 00:31:53,049 --> 00:31:54,950 and your firstborn son, Your Highness. 331 00:32:08,059 --> 00:32:09,099 Let us go. 332 00:32:24,809 --> 00:32:26,619 I will go with His Highness. 333 00:32:29,650 --> 00:32:30,650 Get ready. 334 00:32:31,289 --> 00:32:32,359 Yes, Your Highness. 335 00:32:34,019 --> 00:32:36,630 What was the reason that you raised a private army? 336 00:32:42,029 --> 00:32:43,069 Those men... 337 00:32:45,000 --> 00:32:46,470 are not a private army. 338 00:32:48,339 --> 00:32:49,369 They are captives. 339 00:32:51,309 --> 00:32:52,410 I merely... 340 00:32:54,680 --> 00:32:57,349 tried to bring the captives back to Joseon. 341 00:32:57,980 --> 00:33:00,380 Who put you up to it? 342 00:33:06,289 --> 00:33:07,819 No one made me. 343 00:33:10,359 --> 00:33:11,390 It was... 344 00:33:13,359 --> 00:33:15,430 just my own plan to bring back... 345 00:33:16,470 --> 00:33:18,170 the released captives. 346 00:33:31,880 --> 00:33:33,750 Jong Jong... 347 00:33:35,990 --> 00:33:37,890 loves me. 348 00:33:39,690 --> 00:33:41,119 She loves me not. 349 00:33:44,130 --> 00:33:45,430 She loves me. 350 00:33:54,269 --> 00:33:56,740 Jang Hyun... This is insane. 351 00:34:51,559 --> 00:34:52,699 My child... 352 00:35:01,000 --> 00:35:02,170 Let go. 353 00:35:02,170 --> 00:35:03,510 Let me go! 354 00:35:05,780 --> 00:35:07,440 Let go! 355 00:35:09,750 --> 00:35:10,849 Stop it. 356 00:35:16,619 --> 00:35:17,789 What is this? 357 00:35:21,789 --> 00:35:23,530 Did you and Interpreter Lee... 358 00:35:29,329 --> 00:35:30,500 This is great. 359 00:35:30,869 --> 00:35:32,199 I am glad for you. 360 00:35:32,940 --> 00:35:35,269 I knew this day would come. 361 00:35:39,239 --> 00:35:40,579 Why are you crying, Madam Bang Doo? 362 00:35:40,579 --> 00:35:42,510 Because I am happy, of course. 363 00:35:43,179 --> 00:35:45,820 You should have patched things up with him long ago, then. 364 00:35:45,820 --> 00:35:46,880 All that heartache... 365 00:35:52,190 --> 00:35:54,059 He said he had some business in Simyang. 366 00:35:55,829 --> 00:35:57,260 Once he returns, 367 00:35:59,030 --> 00:36:00,429 he wants to stay with me. 368 00:37:20,679 --> 00:37:21,780 What? 369 00:37:22,139 --> 00:37:24,210 The scholars are heading over here? 370 00:37:25,820 --> 00:37:26,949 Who is it? 371 00:37:27,449 --> 00:37:28,989 Who led them here? 372 00:37:29,449 --> 00:37:30,650 Is it Kim Jib? 373 00:37:30,989 --> 00:37:32,150 Or Jang Chul? 374 00:37:32,420 --> 00:37:33,719 Or is it Kim Sang Heon? 375 00:37:36,789 --> 00:37:37,860 No. 376 00:37:38,960 --> 00:37:40,960 Did the Crown Prince instigate them? 377 00:37:43,300 --> 00:37:44,570 It is Jang Chul. 378 00:38:08,889 --> 00:38:10,389 You wait outside. 379 00:38:11,429 --> 00:38:12,800 Please bring me along. 380 00:38:14,500 --> 00:38:17,170 Why is His Highness in a rush to see His Majesty? 381 00:38:20,199 --> 00:38:21,269 By any chance, 382 00:38:22,340 --> 00:38:25,039 is His Majesty involved in Jang Hyun's arrest? 383 00:38:26,510 --> 00:38:28,110 I said I would find out. 384 00:38:30,309 --> 00:38:32,250 Just wait outside the palace. 385 00:38:50,570 --> 00:38:52,329 The scholars are being defiant... 386 00:38:53,099 --> 00:38:57,110 because there is a cursed object hidden in the palace. 387 00:39:00,610 --> 00:39:01,639 Your Highness. 388 00:39:01,639 --> 00:39:03,280 Your Highness! 389 00:39:11,750 --> 00:39:14,019 Lady Cho, please excuse us. 390 00:39:14,190 --> 00:39:15,219 Prince So Hyun. 391 00:39:15,829 --> 00:39:17,090 You are being rude. 392 00:39:17,090 --> 00:39:18,130 Right now! 393 00:39:56,369 --> 00:39:57,469 What... 394 00:39:59,869 --> 00:40:01,300 did you do with the captives? 395 00:40:02,369 --> 00:40:05,210 Are you showing your true colors at last? 396 00:40:05,670 --> 00:40:06,710 Your Majesty. 397 00:40:06,710 --> 00:40:08,639 Did you think I would not find out... 398 00:40:08,909 --> 00:40:12,179 about the soldiers you brought in from the Qing? 399 00:40:13,050 --> 00:40:14,380 What soldiers? 400 00:40:14,550 --> 00:40:15,619 Then tell me. 401 00:40:15,750 --> 00:40:17,349 What were they, if not soldiers? 402 00:40:19,159 --> 00:40:21,460 There were weapons in their belongings. 403 00:40:21,820 --> 00:40:24,159 They killed the servants at the Palace Supply Bureau. 404 00:40:24,789 --> 00:40:25,929 Your Majesty. 405 00:40:26,559 --> 00:40:28,530 They are merely captives. 406 00:40:28,829 --> 00:40:30,130 They are our people. 407 00:40:30,969 --> 00:40:32,000 What? 408 00:40:32,369 --> 00:40:33,469 Our people? 409 00:40:35,369 --> 00:40:36,440 Then... 410 00:40:37,010 --> 00:40:38,940 did you rush all the way here, 411 00:40:39,510 --> 00:40:41,710 drenched by the morning dew... 412 00:40:42,110 --> 00:40:45,550 despite your frail body just for the sake of the people? 413 00:40:48,650 --> 00:40:49,820 Of course not. 414 00:40:52,050 --> 00:40:55,119 Are they the ones who will help you rise to the throne? 415 00:40:56,159 --> 00:40:58,289 Is that why you are so protective of them? 416 00:41:01,929 --> 00:41:03,130 Your Majesty. 417 00:41:03,329 --> 00:41:06,539 Even if the world turns its back on me, 418 00:41:07,469 --> 00:41:10,670 I had believed that you at least would protect me. 419 00:41:11,739 --> 00:41:14,179 It turned out to be no one but my son... 420 00:41:15,380 --> 00:41:18,010 who shall stab me in the back. 421 00:41:22,280 --> 00:41:24,650 Are they waiting outside the gates... 422 00:41:25,690 --> 00:41:27,960 for your orders? 423 00:41:28,760 --> 00:41:30,489 Are they holding swords and iron clubs... 424 00:41:30,489 --> 00:41:32,030 to target me? 425 00:41:55,550 --> 00:41:56,650 Your Majesty. 426 00:41:59,619 --> 00:42:03,559 They were farmers and workers who slogged it out in Simyang. 427 00:42:06,730 --> 00:42:10,170 Singing Joseon songs on Simyang land, 428 00:42:12,539 --> 00:42:14,969 they are captives who missed Joseon. 429 00:42:19,610 --> 00:42:21,639 Risking their lives to escape, 430 00:42:26,750 --> 00:42:28,780 they are Your Majesty's people. 431 00:42:31,590 --> 00:42:32,960 How can you... 432 00:42:35,289 --> 00:42:37,690 doubt that they have treacherous intentions? 433 00:43:19,940 --> 00:43:22,670 Please see what I saw. 434 00:43:24,409 --> 00:43:27,579 The people of this country shaped me into a better person. 435 00:43:29,980 --> 00:43:30,980 I... 436 00:43:32,949 --> 00:43:36,019 I smelled their sweat... 437 00:43:37,690 --> 00:43:40,489 and witnessed the tears falling down their faces. 438 00:43:42,860 --> 00:43:45,590 The scene was sweeter than any delicacy in the world... 439 00:43:48,159 --> 00:43:51,269 and more beautiful than any silk out there. 440 00:43:54,000 --> 00:43:56,369 You have to see it with your own eyes as well, Your Majesty. 441 00:43:59,170 --> 00:44:00,280 If you do, 442 00:44:01,510 --> 00:44:03,550 you will understand me. 443 00:44:04,510 --> 00:44:06,920 And you will want to save them. 444 00:44:08,349 --> 00:44:09,389 I do not want to hear it! 445 00:44:10,320 --> 00:44:12,389 What nonsense. 446 00:44:18,690 --> 00:44:21,230 I am going to handle this matter in secret... 447 00:44:22,059 --> 00:44:24,429 for I hate to be harsh, 448 00:44:26,539 --> 00:44:28,440 so you should be grateful. 449 00:45:03,940 --> 00:45:05,809 Your Highness! 450 00:45:11,510 --> 00:45:13,380 Things are happening quickly, so we must hurry. 451 00:45:14,349 --> 00:45:16,849 Have you not heard back from the girl who makes knives? 452 00:45:18,719 --> 00:45:19,960 It cannot be anyone else. 453 00:45:20,389 --> 00:45:22,590 It must be her. Do you understand? 454 00:45:23,329 --> 00:45:24,690 Yes, Your Majesty. 455 00:45:39,639 --> 00:45:40,639 I am a sinner... 456 00:45:42,280 --> 00:45:45,809 for I was not able to protect the people of my country from the intruders. 457 00:45:46,679 --> 00:45:50,349 So I tried not to present myself to the world for I was ashamed. 458 00:45:51,019 --> 00:45:52,019 However, 459 00:45:52,820 --> 00:45:56,019 I will no longer just sit in my room and utter bitter criticisms. 460 00:45:56,360 --> 00:45:59,090 That is not a way to protect my country. 461 00:45:59,230 --> 00:46:01,500 It is not a way to protect the people. 462 00:46:04,070 --> 00:46:05,070 Even if... 463 00:46:05,929 --> 00:46:08,570 His Majesty is to rebuke me... 464 00:46:08,570 --> 00:46:11,039 and the people are to resent me, 465 00:46:11,309 --> 00:46:13,809 I will continue to do... 466 00:46:14,280 --> 00:46:17,210 what I must for this country... 467 00:46:17,880 --> 00:46:19,519 and the people. 468 00:46:25,190 --> 00:46:29,219 Will you join me? 469 00:46:29,960 --> 00:46:31,230 Yes, Master! 470 00:46:32,360 --> 00:46:33,400 We will follow you. 471 00:46:33,530 --> 00:46:35,559 - We will join you, Master! - We will join you, Master! 472 00:46:57,590 --> 00:46:59,119 A collective appeal? 473 00:47:02,320 --> 00:47:04,659 What is it that they want? 474 00:47:04,889 --> 00:47:06,500 They are asking for the criminals in prison... 475 00:47:06,500 --> 00:47:08,730 to be handed over to the Department of Justice. 476 00:47:10,969 --> 00:47:12,230 My gosh! 477 00:47:16,309 --> 00:47:17,309 Darn it. 478 00:47:22,809 --> 00:47:24,079 Bring Jang Chul to me. 479 00:47:28,250 --> 00:47:30,619 As for the criminals in prison... 480 00:47:59,250 --> 00:48:00,250 This man... 481 00:48:01,019 --> 00:48:02,650 Smash his head and kill him. 482 00:48:04,590 --> 00:48:05,619 Yes, sir. 483 00:49:09,480 --> 00:49:10,489 You know, 484 00:49:11,690 --> 00:49:12,719 I will make... 485 00:49:13,619 --> 00:49:16,289 an embroidered pillowcase for Lord Lee. 486 00:49:16,960 --> 00:49:20,760 I thought you said you would not have anything to do with a misogamist. 487 00:49:22,730 --> 00:49:24,099 That is just the way of life. 488 00:49:25,400 --> 00:49:27,599 You also said you would rather be a bhikkhuni... 489 00:49:27,599 --> 00:49:28,940 than marry Bak Dae. 490 00:49:37,980 --> 00:49:39,349 It is hard taking care of my dad... 491 00:49:40,280 --> 00:49:41,880 with the money I send you, right? 492 00:49:42,920 --> 00:49:45,190 I am working hard to earn money, 493 00:49:45,989 --> 00:49:47,889 so sooner or later, I will take him... 494 00:49:47,889 --> 00:49:49,730 No, I will not allow that. 495 00:49:50,389 --> 00:49:53,030 He is also like a father to me and my lord. 496 00:49:56,599 --> 00:49:58,269 When Interpreter Lee returns, 497 00:49:58,800 --> 00:50:00,739 we can all live happily together. 498 00:50:01,869 --> 00:50:03,969 That is all we should think about, okay? 499 00:50:08,340 --> 00:50:09,539 Is anyone home? 500 00:50:11,650 --> 00:50:13,119 Her Majesty wants to see you. 501 00:50:14,519 --> 00:50:16,219 Why do you keep coming back? 502 00:50:16,650 --> 00:50:17,949 I cannot do what you asked. 503 00:50:18,849 --> 00:50:20,559 She will give you three times the original amount. 504 00:50:21,559 --> 00:50:22,960 Then answer me. 505 00:50:24,159 --> 00:50:26,429 Why are you privately asking me to prepare something... 506 00:50:27,059 --> 00:50:28,730 that will be sent to the Queen's Palace? 507 00:50:30,130 --> 00:50:32,300 I cannot do something you ask when I do not know what you are plotting. 508 00:50:33,969 --> 00:50:36,610 Once Prince Sung Sun accedes to the throne, you will... 509 00:50:36,610 --> 00:50:38,710 (Prince Sung Sun: the son of Injo and Lady Cho) 510 00:50:38,710 --> 00:50:40,340 The Crown Prince has returned. 511 00:50:40,340 --> 00:50:42,280 How will Prince Sung Sun accede to the throne? 512 00:50:43,210 --> 00:50:45,309 You do not know what is going on. 513 00:50:47,179 --> 00:50:48,679 It is over for the Crown Prince. 514 00:50:50,190 --> 00:50:51,820 The Crown Prince and the people he conspired with in Simyang... 515 00:50:51,820 --> 00:50:53,260 have all been caught. 516 00:51:01,900 --> 00:51:04,329 What do you mean by that? 517 00:51:05,670 --> 00:51:06,699 Then... 518 00:51:08,500 --> 00:51:10,239 are you saying the people who were loyal to the Crown Prince... 519 00:51:11,010 --> 00:51:12,369 have been caught? 520 00:51:18,079 --> 00:51:20,480 My husband actually told me something. 521 00:51:22,050 --> 00:51:23,079 He told me... 522 00:51:23,849 --> 00:51:26,460 that a lot of people are being dragged to prison... 523 00:51:26,460 --> 00:51:28,360 and tormented to death these days. 524 00:51:34,929 --> 00:51:35,960 I like this one. 525 00:51:41,269 --> 00:51:42,300 You engraved it nicely. 526 00:51:42,940 --> 00:51:45,809 "Admire the queen's residence with high praise." 527 00:51:46,840 --> 00:51:48,440 Do you like it? 528 00:51:50,980 --> 00:51:52,110 By the way, 529 00:51:53,480 --> 00:51:55,780 is it certain that the group from Simyang... 530 00:51:55,780 --> 00:51:56,949 has all been captured? 531 00:51:59,119 --> 00:52:00,920 I must also have someone to rely on... 532 00:52:03,090 --> 00:52:04,559 I told you to watch your mouth. 533 00:52:07,730 --> 00:52:10,400 I could become the future king's mother. 534 00:52:12,369 --> 00:52:13,800 So, from now on, 535 00:52:14,170 --> 00:52:16,170 just do what I tell you to without a hitch. 536 00:52:22,539 --> 00:52:23,650 Hurry up. 537 00:52:24,679 --> 00:52:25,710 Okay. 538 00:52:33,260 --> 00:52:36,630 Is something going on in the palace? 539 00:52:38,329 --> 00:52:40,929 You will not live long with that curiosity of yours. 540 00:52:42,230 --> 00:52:43,730 - Are you finished? - Yes. 541 00:52:46,739 --> 00:52:47,969 I am finished. 542 00:52:55,840 --> 00:52:58,349 Goodness, I can smell it from here. 543 00:52:59,480 --> 00:53:00,650 I know, right? 544 00:53:01,179 --> 00:53:02,250 They always seem to be interrogating people... 545 00:53:02,250 --> 00:53:03,389 at the Palace Supply Bureau. 546 00:53:03,849 --> 00:53:04,920 Goodness. 547 00:53:06,690 --> 00:53:08,320 You know about what is happening at the Palace Supply Bureau? 548 00:53:09,460 --> 00:53:11,590 Plenty of people know about it. 549 00:53:14,460 --> 00:53:16,400 I hope this mess is over with soon. 550 00:53:18,199 --> 00:53:19,300 Then get going. 551 00:54:33,380 --> 00:54:34,739 Your Majesty. 552 00:54:34,739 --> 00:54:39,610 I have waited so long to meet you in person. 553 00:54:39,679 --> 00:54:41,119 I finally get to meet you. 554 00:54:41,179 --> 00:54:45,619 I, your humble servant, have finally come to greet you, Your Majesty. 555 00:54:45,889 --> 00:54:49,659 Then why is it that you are bothering me because of a trivial matter? 556 00:54:50,159 --> 00:54:51,829 Then why do you... 557 00:54:51,829 --> 00:54:55,800 kill your people over a trivial matter, Your Majesty? 558 00:54:56,559 --> 00:54:58,099 Since it is a trivial matter, 559 00:54:58,099 --> 00:54:59,570 you are torturing and interrogating them in the Palace Supply Bureau, 560 00:54:59,570 --> 00:55:01,000 are you not? 561 00:55:01,670 --> 00:55:03,809 If they were truly traitors, 562 00:55:04,739 --> 00:55:08,679 please send them to the Department of Justice and reveal their crimes. 563 00:55:08,940 --> 00:55:12,010 There is a reason why I cannot send them to the Department of Justice. 564 00:55:13,880 --> 00:55:15,750 So you should take the scholars and go home. 565 00:55:16,250 --> 00:55:17,820 If you do not go back this instant, 566 00:55:17,820 --> 00:55:20,219 I will send the palace guards to send them away. 567 00:55:20,219 --> 00:55:21,320 (Geumgun: palace guards in charge of guarding the king) 568 00:55:21,320 --> 00:55:23,690 Do you wish your pupils to get hurt? 569 00:55:24,960 --> 00:55:26,800 If my pupils get hurt, 570 00:55:28,099 --> 00:55:31,900 the scholars all across the nation will rise up in revolt. 571 00:55:32,429 --> 00:55:35,369 Have you forgotten how Gwanghae lost the support of the scholars... 572 00:55:35,369 --> 00:55:39,139 and lost everything else afterwards? 573 00:55:40,309 --> 00:55:41,440 Your Majesty. 574 00:55:41,840 --> 00:55:45,579 You kept Joseon safe from the grasp of Gwanghae. 575 00:55:45,780 --> 00:55:47,449 Joseon is a nation where the people... 576 00:55:47,449 --> 00:55:50,349 serve the king with allegiance and fidelity... 577 00:55:50,619 --> 00:55:52,719 and a nation where the king, who is served, 578 00:55:52,719 --> 00:55:56,119 keeps his loyalty to his people. 579 00:55:56,289 --> 00:55:58,030 So, how could you... 580 00:55:58,159 --> 00:56:00,300 betray that loyalty... 581 00:56:00,300 --> 00:56:02,760 by covertly killing people? 582 00:56:03,059 --> 00:56:05,900 How could you anger the skies? 583 00:56:06,469 --> 00:56:08,769 Until you move... 584 00:56:08,769 --> 00:56:10,869 those who are being kept in the Palace Supply Bureau... 585 00:56:10,869 --> 00:56:13,010 to the Department of Justice, 586 00:56:14,210 --> 00:56:15,739 I refuse... 587 00:56:15,739 --> 00:56:18,909 to move an inch from this very spot. 588 00:56:19,949 --> 00:56:21,619 Have this man taken away! 589 00:56:21,750 --> 00:56:22,949 Your Majesty. 590 00:56:23,420 --> 00:56:25,820 Please move those who are being kept in the Palace Supply Bureau... 591 00:56:26,019 --> 00:56:28,289 to the Department of Justice. 592 00:56:28,989 --> 00:56:30,260 Your Majesty. 593 00:56:31,090 --> 00:56:33,659 Please do not betray your loyalty! 594 00:56:34,500 --> 00:56:38,000 - Please do not anger the skies! - Why, that little... 595 00:56:39,000 --> 00:56:40,570 Your Majesty! 596 00:56:41,199 --> 00:56:43,139 Please move those who are being kept in the Palace Supply Bureau... 597 00:56:43,139 --> 00:56:45,469 - to the Department of Justice. - What do you think you are doing? 598 00:56:45,469 --> 00:56:46,469 Let go of him! 599 00:56:46,570 --> 00:56:47,909 - Let go of him! - Let go of him! 600 00:56:47,909 --> 00:56:51,550 You must not betray your loyalty! 601 00:56:51,579 --> 00:56:52,610 Let go of him! 602 00:56:52,610 --> 00:56:53,679 - Your Majesty! - Let go of him! 603 00:56:53,679 --> 00:56:57,090 Please do not anger the skies! 604 00:56:57,789 --> 00:56:59,190 Your Majesty! 605 00:56:59,750 --> 00:57:02,820 Please move those who are being kept in the Palace Supply Bureau... 606 00:57:02,820 --> 00:57:05,460 to the Department of Justice. 607 00:57:06,329 --> 00:57:10,130 Please do not betray your loyalty, Your Majesty! 608 00:57:11,300 --> 00:57:12,730 Your Majesty! 609 00:57:13,070 --> 00:57:15,539 Please move those who are being kept in the Palace Supply Bureau... 610 00:57:15,800 --> 00:57:18,340 to the Department of Justice! 611 00:57:19,469 --> 00:57:22,809 Please do not betray your loyalty! 612 00:57:39,230 --> 00:57:40,699 Do not cry. 613 00:57:43,570 --> 00:57:44,769 Your sister... 614 00:57:45,630 --> 00:57:47,570 did that for you. 615 00:58:52,800 --> 00:58:54,670 Hey, there. I am to wait here? 616 00:58:55,239 --> 00:58:56,769 We have orders to empty the Palace Supply Bureau. 617 00:58:57,809 --> 00:58:59,139 It must be because of the scholars. 618 00:59:26,670 --> 00:59:27,739 My lord. 619 00:59:30,840 --> 00:59:31,940 My lord. 620 00:59:32,539 --> 00:59:33,710 My lord. 621 01:00:37,909 --> 01:00:41,579 Please do not betray your loyalty, Your Majesty! 622 01:00:44,949 --> 01:00:47,050 Your Majesty! 623 01:00:49,579 --> 01:00:52,920 Please move those who are being kept in the Palace Supply Bureau... 624 01:00:52,920 --> 01:00:56,159 to the Department of Justice! 625 01:00:56,820 --> 01:00:59,590 - Move them to the Department of Justice! - Move them to the Department of Justice! 626 01:01:00,190 --> 01:01:02,630 Please move those who are being kept in the Palace Supply Bureau... 627 01:01:02,630 --> 01:01:05,000 to the Department of Justice! 628 01:01:39,599 --> 01:01:40,599 My lord. 629 01:01:54,519 --> 01:01:55,550 My lord. 630 01:01:56,119 --> 01:01:57,690 Are you awake? 631 01:02:15,570 --> 01:02:19,010 (My Dearest) 632 01:03:07,489 --> 01:03:09,460 I must bring Lord Lee elsewhere. 633 01:03:09,460 --> 01:03:11,090 His corpse disappeared. 634 01:03:11,289 --> 01:03:12,289 My lord. 635 01:03:12,730 --> 01:03:13,789 My lord! 636 01:03:14,429 --> 01:03:17,400 The Crown Princess is involved in a shameful affair. 637 01:03:17,400 --> 01:03:18,570 Treason? 638 01:03:18,570 --> 01:03:19,900 That is not true. 639 01:03:20,130 --> 01:03:21,440 His Highness is... 640 01:03:21,440 --> 01:03:22,440 Your Highness. 641 01:03:22,869 --> 01:03:23,940 In Joseon, 642 01:03:23,940 --> 01:03:25,869 the Crown Prince's people are all being purged. 643 01:03:25,869 --> 01:03:27,070 Is that true? 644 01:03:28,579 --> 01:03:29,579 My lord. 645 01:03:29,739 --> 01:03:33,809 This moment is my happiest one with you. 646 01:03:34,250 --> 01:03:37,550 Even if I die, I will never leave your side again. 647 01:03:39,489 --> 01:03:41,719 (Subtitles are provided by KOCOWA.)