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Episode 20

What do you mean there's trouble in the palace?

The Prime Minister... He has brought the army with him.

The Prime Minister?

Prime Minister.

Are you trying to commit treason?

I am merely being loyal and saving you from further ruining yourself.

Silence!

You always claim to be loyal.

Who the hell are you being loyal to?

Who are you trying to put on the throne?

Is it Wolgang, or do you want the crown for yourself?

I will rule the land in your place.

In my place?

Stop what you're doing right now.

From now on you will need my permission before you act.

What? Permission?

You dare try to overtake me!

I trust you will heed the divine order.

My Prince. The guards have taken over the palace.

They're trying to hide the Prime Minister's attempt to take the throne.

I have to go to the king.

Hold on.

We have to stop this revolt.

I am obligated to help the king protect his throne.

Of course you do.

But how can the two of us fight all of them?

Are you saying we should just watch?

I'm saying let's act with caution.

Madam, the Prime Minister is coming.

Prime Minister. What have you done?

I'm just trying to stop the king from creating more havoc--

Shut your mouth.

I saw the pledge the Queen had written.

It was you who killed the queen.

You were the one who ordered their deaths.

That's right. I was.

I ordered for the deaths of the last king and queen.

There were many deaths, and my command was responsible for them.

I was only following your orders.

I trusted you were going to protect the king and his throne.

But you killed the queen.

You put all the blame on others.

Those are just groundless rumors.

Groundless rumors?

I'll take over the throne until the king regains his stability.

Please stamp your seal of approval.

That approval is something I can only give the king.

I only mean to borrow it for the sake of the country.

Be quiet!

I won't let you take advantage of the king for your own ambitions any longer.

Think it over.

I'll be back.

Guard the queen's room.

- Take your position! - Yes!

We need to find the sovereign seal.

If we find the sovereign seal, we won't need her any longer.

What about Wolgang?

- Should we arrest him? - Not yet.

Keep a close eye on him.

Keep track of who he's meeting, what he's scheming.

Yes.

Who is it?

Who broke my spell and took away my shaman?

Wolgang.

You bastard!

The guards are here.

What is it?

The Prime Minister is looking for you.

- Tie him up! - Yes!

Why don't you lead the way? I'll follow you of my own free will.

Prime Minister.

How could you have acted so hastily?

What did you say?

Your actions have no justification.

Even if you were to get rid of the king, the crown will go to Wolgang.

Whose side are you on?

I don't expect anything once the palace tower has been constructed.

I am on your side, the one who holds Joseon's power.

First arrest Prince Wolgang.

Then you can execute your plans for the king.

The Prime Minister staged a takeover.

Wolgang and the Prime Minister worked together to get rid of you.

Wolgang can't take my place.

You were jealous of Wolgang since you were children.

- He's getting his revenge. - No.

I protected Rin.

You said you were going to show how to be a proper king

but it looks like you're lost.

No! I am the king of Joseon!

Your Highness. Sadam is here.

You're here.

What did the Prime Minister say? Does he want to kill me?

Please calm down.

The Prime Minister can't do anything without the sovereign seal.

That's right, the sovereign seal. There was a sovereign seal!

Where is the sovereign seal?

The truth is...

the sovereign seal is with the queen.

The Dowager Queen?

Whose side are you planning to be on?

Whoever claims the throne, anyone not on the right side will be ruined.

Until then, I'll let them tear each other to pieces.

Find the Mago shaman.

Yes.

This must be the Night Watchmen's secret room.

It's very strange to have the ghosts and Night Watchmen together in the same room.

The Prime Minister...

Are you sure the Prime Minister tried to revolt?

The Prime Minister and his guards completely took over the palace.

He'll do anything for power.

If the Prime Minister and Sadam join forces, we're in big trouble.

If that happens, we can't stop the monster serpent.

Oh no, that can't happen.

If the monster serpent comes back to life, it'll eat up all the ghosts.

I won't let Sadam get what he wants.

Please eat up.

Do you see us?

She couldn't.

I heard that ghosts... no, no, no...

I heard that people who have passed have come to join us.

This is wine used in funeral rites, and this is ceremonial rice. Please enjoy.

Nice.

This is the first time I'm drinking funeral rite wine.

That's true.

Your entire family died so no one could hold the funeral rites for you.

You should marry a woman like this.

That's true. This is so good.

Everyone is enjoying themselves.

If they're guests of yours, they're always welcome

whether they're humans or ghosts.

Are you hurt?

I think I may have injured myself escaping the painting.

You should have been careful. Let's see here.

I'm fine.

What do you mean you're fine?

Were you very upset when I told you to go back?

I understand.

You only told me that because you were worried.

When I first met you, I thought you were an arrogant noble

who looked down on everyone else.

But spending time with you made me think you must be a lonely person like me.

And somehow, you made your way into my heart.

Do Ha.

I told myself not to let you into my heart.

I tried to harden my heart several times, but I couldn't do it.

The only thing I can do for you is to leave.

Still...

Still...

I'm happy that there's still something I can do for you.

Don't go.

You'll be in danger if you stay by my side.

I know I should send you away.

There's still nothing I can do about my heart.

Even if it means risking my life...

I'll protect you.

Stay by my side Do Ha.

My Prince.

The king is falling deeper into madness and can no longer manage the throne.

As a loyal servant, I shall take over his role.

- What do you mean! - How could you do this Prime Minister!

Prime Minister!

What do you mean?

On what grounds are you overtaking the throne?

I must consult the king to see what he thinks.

The king has fallen too deep into madness.

He's not fit to meet with anyone.

Have you spoken with the Queen Dowager?

We will go to the Queen Dowager to see what's going on.

Let us go!

For the time being, no one can seek out the king or queen.

I have already spoken with the king.

Heed my orders for they are now the royal command!

Your Highness. Prince Wolgang has come to see you.

Rin, what's going on outside? What has the Prime Minister ordered?

By any chance, will the guards come to kill me?

Your Highness.

Please remain calm.

Moo Seok and I will protect you no matter what.

That's right Moo Seok.

Moo Seok is a loyal subject.

He'll protect me at all costs.

By any chance...

Are you working with the Prime Minister?

Your Highness.

The throne was supposed to be yours.

You've always resented me.

And you were the one who tried to harm me.

You were the one who worked with the Night Watchmen to undermine my authority.

Are you working with the Prime Minister to make yourself king?

- Your Highness! - I won't let it happen!

Thought I wouldn't be able to see through your dark intentions?

I'm going to expose your true motives!

Get out this instant!

What are you doing?

I came to speak with the Queen Dowager.

The Prime Minister ordered us to turn you away.

Very good, you found the Mago shaman girl.

Get out of my way.

Having her by your side won't be of any help.

If you give Do Ha to me, I'll give you the throne.

In what manner will you help me?

I'll give you the Prime Minister's army.

Will you protect the country and the throne?

Or will you give it all away for a woman?

Make your choice.

Sadam you bastard!

No matter how desperate I am, I'll never turn to you for help.

Prince!

Think it over carefully.

I'll be waiting for your answer.

We must find the sovereign seal even if it means turning the palace upside down.

Yes.

Get out of my way.

Let her through.

I have something to confirm with you.

- Confirm? - What is that you really want?

Is it to serve the king's need or your own?

That's none of your business.

Then what do you plan to do with Prince Wolgang?

Wolgang and you have no connection.

- Don't interfere with my work. - Father!

Get out!

I don't care whether you raise an army or rule as a regent.

But if you dare touch Prince Wolgang, I'll cut off all ties with you.

What did you say?

Don't you know you acting this way puts the prince in greater danger?

I came to see you because I was concerned.

There is a lot of chaos in the palace.

My heart is not at ease.

I apologize that my father's actions have caused you concern.

You've done nothing wrong.

I'm worried about Wolgang.

My queen. If you have something to tell the prince, please let me know.

I'll pass it on.

Thank you Soo Ryun.

The prince seems very worried.

He's been that way since he was younger.

If there's trouble, he tries to find a solution.

He's always been that way.

Since he was younger?

How do you know how the prince was like when he was younger?

Did Rin give that to you?

Yes.

Seeing that Rin gave you something so precious to him

he must really like you.

I hope you stay by Rin's side to make sure he doesn't get hurt.

Do Ha.

Rang...

Are you by any chance...

I just met the Queen Dowager.

Is the queen doing well?

She's reasonably well.

The Dowager Queen has arranged for your secret escape.

She said she'll leave the back door open for you.

I know you're upset about my father's actions.

But my father and I are different.

I already told you about my true feelings.

If you stay in Joseon any longer, you will be in danger.

Maeranbang will prepare the materials needed for you to leave the capital.

If you go, I will follow you.

What are you doing here?

Don't you know you make it more difficult for the prince if you stay by his side?

I have tried leaving the prince's side.

But I realize that my leaving is not the way to truly help him.

What did you say?

Of course it's easy to claim you're helping the prince with words.

If you really want to help the prince, leave his side immediately.

This is my last favor to you.

The compass is fixed. You should have no more problems detecting ghosts.

Are you worried about what's going on in the palace?

It bothers me that I cannot protect the king even when he's in danger.

You're a Night Watchman.

No matter what goes on in the world, you cannot get rid of that title.

- But... - Excuse me.

Moo Seok there are people from the palace looking for you.

This is a secret message from the king.

Moo Seok, the throne is under the Prime Minister's siege.

The Prime Minister will kill me at all costs.

No one is on the king's side.

Surviving each day is a terror.

You are the only one who remains loyal to the crown.

Moo Seok. Please protect me.

You must not go.

Please step aside.

The Night Watchmen are responsible for protecting the people and the crown.

A Night Watchman cannot interfere with political matters.

That is the Night Watchmen's code.

Moo Seok.

Before I am a Night Watchman, I am a servant of the crown.

I will do everything I can as his servant.

She's waiting. Let us go.

Queen Dowager.

What do you plan on doing?

I don't have many days left to live. Why should I worry?

This old woman...

is more worried about you.

Queen Dowager.

If you marry Soo Ryun, the Prime Minister will protect you.

You can preserve the throne.

Soo Ryun knows what my true feelings are.

If I marry the lady, I know I can save my life.

But Park Soo Jong killed my parents. If I cannot free myself of him...

staying alive won't mean anything.

Rin.

It's all my fault.

I will protect you.

I will protect the country and this throne.

Keep this safe.

One day, this will keep you safe.

Queen Dowager, the Prime Minister is on his way.

The Prime Minister.

Hurry and leave.

We don't know what the Prime Minister will do if he knows you're here.

Queen Dowager, I am coming.

Prime Minister.

What are you doing without an invitation at this time of night?

Have you given it some thought?

Hand over the sovereign seal.

I already gave you my answer.

I can't give you the seal. Leave this instant.

In that case...

I will leave for now.

Aren't these Moo Seok's weapons?

How could he have left this behind?

Moo Seok gave up on being a Night Watchman.

What?

What do you mean?

He chose whether his loyalty was with the crown or with the Night Watchmen.

Do Ha.

Where are you going at this time of night?

Moo Seok's gone to the palace.

What?

What have you done?

If you go against the crown, I won't forgive you, no matter what you've done for me.

I gave you my warning.

How can someone as subservient to the crown as you understand my kind of loyalty?

This is not your loyalty, it's your greed.

What did you say?

My taking over the crown is what the king would want.

Come with me, and let's see what the king wants.

What did you say?

If what you say is true, I will give up my life.

But if you have gone against the king's wishes

you will give up your life.

Stand up.

This is where the king is.

Tell the guards to step aside.

If not, I will kill everyone here.

Are you saying you will kill me too?

I won't even hesitate.

As expected, I can't let you live.

Put down your sword!

It's the king's order.

It is against the law to fabricate a king's order.

Do you think I'm lying?

The king demands your capture for working with Prince Wolgang.

He has proclaimed that you, Kang Moo Seok, are to be captured.

This is the king's order.

I won't believe it until I hear from the king himself.

Moo Seok.

Moo Seok, put down your sword.

- Your Highness. - It's an order!

- Put down your sword! - Your Highness, how could you...

They said they would let me live if I brought you here.

Show me your loyalty one last time.

Give up your life and let the king live!

Your Highness.

My Prince! What do we do? Oh my goodness.

- What's the matter? - What's wrong?

Moo Seok is surrounded by guards.

I think Park Soo Jong tricked him into a trap.

How could this have happened?

How could it?

He isn't breathing.

Prepare the corpse.

Move aside.

- You're too late. - What?

If you wish to claim the corpse, we won't stop you.

No.

Moo Seok, get up.

No!

- Moo Seok. - He's still breathing.

What?

What did you just say?

His soul is still in the body.

As long as his soul is still there, we can save him.

Can we save him?

It'll be difficult.

- There is a low probability. - That can't be.

We have to save him.

We can't let him die like this.

It all depends on the strength of Moo Seok's will.

If you die, I won't forgive them.

You must. You must survive.

A curse has been cast on the Prime Minister.

- A curse? - I saw evil spirits around him.

That evil spirit is what drove him to kill Moo Seok.

If that's true, the evil spirit is not something that's rooted in Park Soo Jong's energy.

The root of the curse stems from his greed.

It won't be easy to get rid of it.

So is there no solution?

Park Soo Jong you bastard!

Get down here this instant!

You ruthless monster.

This throne is not meant for greedy pigs like you!

No matter what anyone says...

No matter who gets in my way...

The throne is mine!

Have you been well Prime Minister?

Only someone who can see ghosts can take the throne.

That's what you said before.

That's what has been written in the secret code.

Can you let me see ghosts?

I will do whatever I can in my power to serve your wishes.

Aren't these acupuncture needles?

Use these needles on him.

We may not be able to remove Park Soo Jong's soul

but we'll at least get rid of the evil spirits.

We need to find a way to get close enough.

There isn't a way around all of his guards.

I have an idea.

Why have you come to find me?

I know that you are helping my father.

But my father and I have different motives.

Are you here to talk about Prince Wolgang?

I must protect the prince.

Please help me.

You know better than anyone that a deal comes with a price.

My Prince.

My Prince.

Have you changed your mind and decided to leave the capital?

I came because I have a favor to ask of you.

Tell me whatever it is.

If it's what you ask, there's nothing I can't do.

Help me get a private meeting with the Prime Minister.

What?

I can't do that. It's too dangerous.

I'm doing this to save the country and crown. Even the Prime Minister.

Lady.

Please help me.

Stay strong.

You must survive.

Moo Seok.

Moo Seok!

Moo Seok!

Once this spell is over, you will be able to see ghosts.

Maeranbang is asking for you.

Prime Minister. I will step out for a bit. Please wait.

Understood.

If there's a problem, remove that talisman.

Wolgang.

How dare you...

Do Ha, how did you get here?

I was worried about you.

Use the needles!

There's only one thing left to do.

Wolgang...

Prime Minister, you must get rid of your desires for the throne.

Wait. What happened?

Hurry. Take out the needles!

There are spirits.

I'll stand guard here. Go find the Prime Minister!

Thanks Do Ha.

Where are you hiding the Prime Minister?

What do you mean hiding?

The one who enabled this...

is you.

Fine.

Let's start with you.

Do whatever you please.

My Prince.

My Prince, don't do it.

Don't do it!

- Let her go! - My Prince!

Where are you taking Do Ha?

I'll take care of the Mago shaman girl.

Why don't you worry about your own survival?

What are you doing!

Are you going to break your promise?

Didn't you say you'd let the prince live if I gave you Do Ha?

Let the prince go right now.

All this wasn't my doing, my lady.

What?

It was my doing.

Father.

Walk away from this.

This is my business.

I won't stand for it if you interfere, even if you are my daughter.

I am going to take over the corrupted throne to save the people.

I will be the new king.

I, Park Soo Jong!

I will have the heaven's mandate!

I won't let that happen.

I will stop you!

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