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[This is to clarify that the characters "Prince Jing" and "Princess Ho Myung's" ]

[upbringings were dramatized for the series.]

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Episode 41

You want me to kill Prince Bong Rim?

Just ask me to kill the King why don't you.

If Prince Bong Rim rises to the throne

neither of us will live to see another day anyway.

I'm sure you'll die.

I am not the one who killed Prince So Hyun. That was you.

Then I have no choice.

You can forget about what we discussed today.

Did His Highness ask you?

About the Prime Minister position?

If he's willing to give me the Prime Minister position...

His Highness will do whatever I tell him to.

He's not really alive.

He is high on drugs all day. You can't really say that's living at all.

If I so choose, I can give you the prime minister position

but on the other hand I can also have you killed is what I'm trying to tell you.

So do not try to plot with that old gisaeng and threaten me.

Prince Jing is the King's son.

The very one whom if not for Prince Bong Rim and Prince Suk Chul

would become King. That very boy is my son!

I am not the one who turned me into an enemy. That was you!

I've heard that many people call you the King's lap dog.

You have a new owner now.

So you must be careful as to not bite your owner.

Get rid of that girl the old whore brought as well.

You must not go as far as killing your own child--

She is not my child just because my blood is running through her!

Anyone holding me back from moving forward is my enemy.

I was waiting so we could say goodbye before leaving.

At the very least you should give her a hug.

She is a poor child who grew up without a mother and father.

If you just give her a warm hug

it would be very encouraging.

Hurry.

You have such a shy personality...

How will you become a proper gisaeng like that?

Look here Lady Gui In!

You're not going to let your child live much longer anyways.

Are you sure this is how you want to say goodbye?

Think of the orphaned soul killed by her own mother wandering in purgatory!

I'm not sure how successful of a life you plan to live

but you should not let your child's spirit wander in the afterlife!

Isn't that so?

Lady Gui In...

Jung!

Yes Lord Kim.

- Get rid of this old whore immediately! - Get her out of here.

Let go of me! Let go of me!

Let go of me! This child is the King's offspring!

- You boys will be punished for this! - Mother! Mother!

Mother! Mother!

Sul Hwa...

- Sul Hwa... Sul Hwa... - Mother! Mother!

Get him!

I deserve to die.

I can't believe I lost him three times.

I have no excuses.

Leave it.

That way that bitch Jo Gui In carries the

weight with her for the rest of her life.

Is she the child?

Yes, Advisor Kim.

You'll have to look after her for the time being.

Alright.

Jo Gui In has replaced me with Advisor Yang

and demoted me to outside of the main palace.

I have to go to the palace every morning and return home at night

so your entry to the palace will not be as easy anymore.

I will go to the palace tonight and get rid of Jo Gui In.

You cannot.

If we let Jo Gui In live much longer--

I said you cannot.

Why will you not let me kill Jo Gui In?

When His Highness saved my life

I swore to the heavens.

That regardless of what the King does, I would support him.

His Highness is going crazy.

He is no different than a lunatic and that--

is why he killed his own child.

Even if he did something worse than that

I would have protected His Highness.

Wait.

Jo Gui In will be punished for all she's done one day.

Eunuchs were divided by department and entry numbers.

Compared to one that worked directly for the King

Eunuchs that went to and from the palace daily were significantly lower in status.

It was basically as though Injo had lost an arm.

Did you take good care of His Highness?

- Yes Lady Gui In. - Good work.

Drink.

- His Highness was so excited-- - Just drink the tea.

Yes Lady Gui In.

The tea tastes like...

What about the taste of the tea?

I'm not sure what kind of tea this is but--

It is honey weed tea.

They say if you drink it, you will even miscarry

the child you are carrying in your womb.

Excuse me?

Starting now, after spending time with His Highness,

do not forget to have honey weed tea the next day.

Do you understand?

Yes Lady Gui In, do not worry.

So are you saying we cannot get pregnant?

That is not something we have control over.

Why do you have so much to say about this?

I'm doing all this with your best interest in mind.

If you do get pregnant

I'll have to split open your stomach and take out the King's offspring.

That would be such a waste of time, don't you think?

You're up early today.

I slept so well last night for once I feel great!

Most likely because you had some great

medication for the first time in a long time.

Your Highness, I invited Kim Ja Jeom to the palace.

What for?

I offered him the Prime Minister position.

At one point you were asking for his head on a platter.

I gave it some thought

and realized he is the only person who will truly protect you.

What do you mean protect me?

Why the long sigh?

I heard there is a Chinese envoy making its way here.

Let them come if they want.

Whether those guys acknowledge Prince Bong Rim as the Crown Prince or not

I will not budge on my decision.

I'm worried because that's not why they're coming.

Then why are the envoys coming?

Don't just sigh! Tell me why!

It's because you might get the wrong idea.

Not like you ever cared what I thought.

I heard that the Emperor sent the envoy to take Prince Suk Chul away to Beijing!

What?

Prince So Hyun and the Emperor had a very close friendship

so I'm sure he is worried about just leaving Prince Suk Chul here.

Why would he be concerned about Suk Chul?

I feel so bad for you Your Highness.

Why do you think that was the Emperor's idea?

I'm sure it was the Princess's idea.

- Why that-- - Just forget about it.

I shouldn't have said anything to you. I just upset you so early in the morning.

She's basically saying she doesn't trust me.

She's afraid I might try to kill him

so she's sending him off to China!

Don't say such a thing Your Highness.

Do you really think the Princess doesn't trust you?

I'm sure she wants to take Prince Bong Rim's

power and put it all in Prince Suk Chul's hands.

How can a woman have such low faith in her father-in-law...

Isn't that so Court Lady Kim?

That's probably also why Prince Suk Chul has been coming here.

Just in case you caught on to her plans, she wanted to make sure

you wouldn't find out by sending him there and--

That's enough!

Bring the Princess here immediately!

Don't do that Your Highness!

I just meant that I had a feeling that's what was going on.

The Princess wouldn't dare send the Prince there under such circumstances--

Your Highness! I, Kim Ja Jeom, am here to see you.

Perfect timing.

Go and let him in.

Yes Your Highness.

Go on in.

Calm down Your Highness.

They're just my suspicions.

Your Highness, I, Kim Ja Jeom, am here to say hello!

So... what do you think?

What do you mean?

Tell him.

You heard everything outside anyway.

Am I overreacting

or is the Princess overreacting?

Yes, why don't you answer.

The Princess is not necessarily overreacting.

There are rumors spreading rapidly that Prince Suk Chul will be killed soon.

Which means that the Princess does not trust you.

Me? What do you mean she doesn't trust me?

Just tell him everything while you're at it.

That means that she thinks I killed Prince So Hyun!

That wicked--

Why are you yelling Your Highness? You're not well as it is.

So she's afraid I'll kill Prince Suk Chul

so she's going to send him off to China...

It's been a while!

Welcome Prime Minister.

Congratulations.

An unworthy man has been appointed Prime Minister.

For His Highness to deem worthy such a man as myself

I'm sure it is because he has thought it through.

What thoughts?

While Prince Bong Rim has been crowned

There are still many in the council rebelling against the decision.

Basically because crowning Prince Bong Rim over

Prince Suk Chul is against palace rules.

The people of the nation are also in agreement.

Prince Suk Chul's supporters have not yet stopped expressing their outrage.

That doesn't mean we can dethrone Prince Bong Rim and crown Prince Suk Chul.

That is why I am sitting here.

From now on, anyone speaking favorably of Prince Suk Chul

will have to leave the palace.

Then I'll have to be the first to leave!

- Councilor-- - Good luck in your job and supporting the King!

That man...

Would you also like to leave the palace with him?

I suppose I have no other choice but to step down.

I'm sure Prince So Hyun is celebrating in this grave.

Because of all your loyalty!

Did Prince Suk Chul go to the palace to see His Highness again today?

Yes.

Whatever he's been talking to the King about... he seems happy about it.

He was rushing around all morning and just left to go to the palace.

Is something wrong uncle?

I heard Kim Ja Jeom has been appointed Prime Minister.

Kim Ja Jeom has?

And as soon as he was appointed he kicked out two councilors.

For the sole fact that they spoke favorably of Prince Suk Chul.

We should go and bring back Prince Suk Chul!

It's for the better.

What if they take Prince Suk Chul captive and do not let him free?

- Uncle - Yes Your Highness.

I have two ideas.

One is to safe-keep Prince Suk Chul in China

and plan for him to reign in the future.

And the other is to fight the King head on.

If Kim Ja Jeom is actually the Prime Minister now

then those opposing the decision will leave their positions.

And those are the powers we must bring together.

And those people will pressure the King to follow the nation's laws.

Do you think that will work?

We have a chance this time.

We must try one more time before the Chinese envoy arrive.

Your Highness! Prince Suk Chul is here!

It seems you have overworked yourself recently.

And because of that your blood flow has become irregular.

It has caused your blood pressure to fluctuate

and the flow to move at different speeds as well.

This shot will hurt a bit.

Your Highness, will that be okay?

I'll be okay.

Go ahead and administer the shot.

Stop it immediately!

Grandfather, you must not receive acupuncture!

Father...

Died after receiving shots from this man.

I saw it with my very own eyes!

Take the shot out immediately!

Prince Suk Chul yelled that at you?

Yes, Lady Gui In!

That Prince So Hyun died because of my shots.

And? How did the King react to it?

He tried hard to not show any reaction

but his face went pale.

Okay!

Prince Suk Chul has created a beautiful mess for us!

Lady Gui In, is this something to be happy about?

I had a cold sweat rolling down my back.

- Advisor Na - Yes, Lady Gui In.

You must make sure the Princess hears about what happened today.

That way she will try to run away like a scared rabbit.

Yes, Lady Gui In.

It is most likely His Highness who has cold sweat rolling down his back.

Were you worried I would die from the shots?

Yes... grandfather.

You're very much like your father.

You're a loyal son.

I'm sorry grandfather.

No no.

You're not like your father... but rather... your mother.

Pardon Your Highness, but can you repeat what you just--

Is that what your mother taught you?

That your father did not die of malaria

but because he was poisoned by a needle?

Grandfather...

Well done...

Teaching her son that his father died because he was poisoned!

Grandfather...

It's not like that!

I...

Was just worried about you...

Are there guards outside?

Yes Your Highness!

Lock up Prince Suk Chul in the outer palace immediately!

So he can never see his father again!

Grandfather...

What are you doing? Take him away immediately!

Grandfather! Grandfather!

- It's not like that grandfather! - Let's go!

Get off me! Grandfather!

Grandfather! Please tell me what I've done wrong!

I do not understand what I've done to upset you grandfather!

Grandfather!

He's just like his mother...

What did you just say?

His Highness had Prince Suk Chul locked up in the outer palace?

Yes, Your Highness.

What did Prince Suk Chul say to upset the King?

His Highness was receiving acupuncture

and warned him to be careful because the needles might be poisoned.

Princess Min Hwe.

His Highness went pale upon hearing the Prince's words.

Bring me the palanquin. I need to go to the palace immediately.

Why don't you wait a bit and see what happens?

- If you go there right now-- - His Highness has been brainwashed.

He has lost his mind!

Otherwise, how could he possibly have had his young grandson locked up?

Why is there so much commotion inside the palace?

The King had Prince Suk Chul locked up in the outer palace.

Prince Suk Chul?

Yes, Advisor Kim.

Let go! Let go of me! Let go!

Fools!

Grandfather! Please tell me what I've done wrong!

I was afraid you might be poisoned by the needle

and so told you so.

Open it! Open the door I say!

Please open the door grandfather...

Your Highness

Don't say anything.

He is a ten year old child.

How could he have known what he was talking about?

The Princess vented to him while she was upset

and he just repeated what she'd said to him.

That is exactly what I am talking about!

The Princess taught Prince Suk Chul that!

That his father died by a poisoned needle!

He lost his father unexpectedly.

What's to stop the Princess from saying whatever she wants?

That is why I am trying to separate my grandson from his mother!

You must think of the Prince's future.

If you are so hard on him it will only make him more rebellious.

Don't you think so Your Highness?

What if the Prince really sets out to avenge his father's death?

What do you mean avenge his father's death?

How many times must I tell you for you to understand?

I told you the Princess suspects you.

So Hyun joined forces with the barbarians and tried to dethrone me!

If I die, of course the throne would have been his!

Yet he could not wait any longer so told the Chinese Emperor

to come and take me away to China!

No, no, no!

It wasn't the Prince but the Princess's doing!

The Princess's greed killed the Prince!

- Your Highness-- - No, no.

It may have been the Princess who was most delighted by So Hyun's death.

If her young son rises to the throne, then the nation is her's for the taking.

She'd want to sit right here like this and give orders on behalf of her young son.

And then she goes and pretends to be sad!

Your Highness! Please save Prince Suk Chul!

That wicked woman!

Who allowed the Princess inside the palace?

Please kill me instead Your Highness!

I don't want to hear it! I don't want to hear it!

What are you doing? Get the Princess out of the palace this instant!

How dare you touch me!

If you even try to lay a finger on me again

I will kill myself right here!

That stubborn girl!

Your Highness... please hear me out just one time.

I will never stand up to you again

so please let Prince Suk Chul go Your Highness.

If you just save him

I will go to the temple and become a monk.

- Your Highness! - Why--

- Why are you doing this Your Highness? - Let go of me!

When did I say I'd kill Prince Suk Chul?

What did you mean when you asked me to save him?

Are you trying to turn me into an evil grandfather?

Your Highness!

If you're so worried about him then just put

a knife to your throat and kill yourself!

First you whispered outrageous words into my

son's ears and turned him against me and now

you want to ruin my relationship with my grandson too?

You worthless person!

Your Highness! What are you doing? Take him inside!

You wicked--

Go and get a doctor and everyone else step outside!

Get up.

I said get up.

Does it give you the chills?

That it is the hand of a tainted woman?

Even if you hold onto me and beg me to save your son

you barely have a chance and yet...

Please save him.

Think of Prince Jing and please save my son.

Let's go to East Palace.

I need to speak to Prince Bong Rim.

Yes Your Highness.

I only did as I was told!

I'm dead.

I'm dead!

His Highness is ill due to stress.

What use would acupuncture be?

Medicine is the only way.

Your Highness, finish drinking this.

Sleep is the best medicine when you're stressed out.

Have a bit more.

There you go... yes...

Princess Min Hwe...

Do you think he could have known?

That he was slowly being killed by his own father?

If he did know that... imagine how heartbreaking it must have been for him...

Save him.

You must save Prince Suk Chul.

That way... you can seek forgiveness.

Are you just going to watch?

What if something happens to the Princess?

Let's go to the palace!

Do not fuss about this!

His Highness is the one who had Prince Suk Chul locked up!

We must go and save Prince Suk Chul and the Princess.

The palace doors are most likely locked! How will you get inside?

If we give them more reasons to feel threatened, it only dims the Prince's future.

Help me...

I'm so scared I think I'm going to die...

Suk Chul, do not cry and listen carefully to what I'm about to say.

It is so dark here it's suffocating.

Suk Chul...

I said don't cry and listen carefully to what I tell you.

Yes mother...

Please tell me mother.

If you're afraid of the dark, think of your father.

Your father is laying in an even darker and smaller place than you.

How will you protect me and avenge your

father's death when you're so weak-hearted?

Are you still listening to me?

Yes mother.

I will not cry anymore.

Please tell me.

You must do whatever you can to survive.

You must survive and revive your father's place in the palace.

In order to do so, you must not be so terrified of the dark.

Turn around.

Do you see?

Your father laid there.

Look to the place where your father laid.

Do you see?

Yes... I see it.

What do you see?

I see father.

Do not worry mother.

I am no longer scared.

Father is watching over me so I am no longer scared.

My Prince... please watch over Suk Chul.

My Prince...

- Let's go! - Yes!

Come back right now! What's the point in flocking to the palace right now?

- Gather as many men as you can. - Okay!

I will gather the scholars at Sung Kyun Kwan.

Once we split and gather people, let's meet in front of the palace.

Okay

Things are serious.

We're going to need you to take action.

What power do I have?

And what if the Princess is given a death sentence?

The Princess?

The way things are it's more than possible.

You men must not have anything better to do!

It's not the Princess but Prince Suk Chul whose life is on the line!

Remain quiet.

That... is the only way to save the Prince.

Please get in the palanquin Your Highness.

I will guard Prince Suk Chul with my life.

Please... give him some light.

- He's afraid of the dark. - Yes Your Highness.

Your Highness.

His Highness may call upon the Prince so please tell the Prince.

That when he sees the King, treat him with respect and don't talk back.

Yes. Your Highness.

Your Highness!

I forgot one thing.

If His Highness becomes upset with you again, blame me.

That everything you know came from me. That I taught you so.

That way the King... hates me.

- What happened to our oldest brother? - Are you okay?

You must stay awake!

Are you okay?

- Who is it? - It's me.

Hurry and open the door.

My Lord! My Lord!

Your Highness! Your oldest brother is bleeding and has lost consciousness!

My oldest brother?

Please stay here. I will go and take a look.

Lady Gui In, the head guard is here.

- Tell me what it is. - We've brought in the Princess's brothers.

- Did you bring in all of them? - We only lost the oldest brother.

Go search the Princess's home.

Yes, Lady Gui In.

Are you a Kim or a Park?

You were the child of a nameless couple so probably not a Kim nor a Lee.

Such an interesting world, isn't it?

If a concubine's daughter becomes the King's mother...

And if the son of a couple with no names becomes King...

Open the door this instant!

I have a warrant to arrest a man who has plotted against the King!

Open the door immediately!

Where do you think you're barging in to?

This is the room where Princess Min Hwe sleeps!

Leave this instant!

What do you think you're doing?

I will go on my own two feet.

Step away.

You...

Your Highness! You must be patient, and even more patient!

- Princess Min Hwe! - What are you men doing?

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

Did you sleep well mother?

The world has been flipped upside down yet it seems you've slept well.

Did you forget the King's orders not to take a single step in Kyung Duk Palace?

What are you thinking? What if you're punished?

Your Highness

Tomorrow is not the end.

So the Princess's brothers are all being exiled.

That's all that matters. What harsher punishment is possible?

You and I must join powers to save the Princess and Prince Suk Chul.

Go and ask Jo Gui In for her help instead.

After all, it is Jo Gui In's nation.

Am I wrong?

The reason I could not help you--

Was probably to keep what you have right now.

So... did you want that title stained with your brother's blood so badly?

I did not think you were like that!

Do not worry!

I am not worried!

It is the Princess who has three children that I'm worried about!

Your Highness you must eat today.

Do you think my mother would eat?

She's probably so worried about me she's not even drinking water.

So how can that very child eat?

What do you mean the Princess's brothers are enough?

How can you say such a thing?

The Princess will not have anymore power--

Do you not know where the Princess's self confidence stems from?

It is Prince Suk Chul!

It is because of him she is constantly standing up to the King!

So it should have been Prince Suk Chul and not her brothers that were exiled.

Banish Prince Suk Chul and her two remaining sons.

That way His Highness may sleep in peace!

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Are you telling me to banish my own grandsons?

Do not worry. I will take care of this mess.

How will the King be okay after banishing his own grandchildren?

I will speak to the King myself!

If this is truly what he wants!

It is too late to stop Jo Gui In.

I have to die! I have to die in order for all this to end!

Mother! Please protect me! Mother!

Anyone helping Prince Suk Chul will be considered a rebel!