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Your Majesty, are you alright?

What are you guys doing?

Quickly bring some water.

What do you think you are doing right now?

Your Majesty, it's a trap.

General!

Just what kind of disaster is this?

What is going on?

What is happening?

Your Majesty, it will be best if you get out of here quickly.

Your Majesty, please leave quickly.

What are you guys doing?

Take the general quickly.

Yes!

Episode 19

Taepyeonggwan turned into a madhouse.

But where are you going?

Of course I need to bring some people to handle the situation, shouldn't I

I am a face reader.

If I look over your facial features just once,

I can get a good idea of who you are.

You know what I mean.

You are treating my great country, Ming, with disdain!

How can you give drinks with poison?

About your country's general dying,

I'm also flustered in confusion.

However, I will make a promise.

I will surely catch the culprit and

whoever he may be, I will punish him harshly.

The culprit is not a person of Joseon.

What does that mean?

What do you mean the culprit is not a Joseon person?

The culprit is a Jurchen spy whom Nurhachi sent.

What did you say?

What are you scheming now?

All of a sudden a person from Jurchen?

If you think about this incident,

the fact is it's all because of Ming country.

What?!

Come in.

Your Majesty, I'd like to say hello. I'm Heo Gyoon, a former Censor in the Office of Arts.

Your Majesty.

He is the son of the former Kyeongsang Provincial Governor, Heo Yeop.

He is also the younger brother of Heo Seong, who works at the Privy Council.

Oh, okay.

Your Majesty, while I was traveling Ming country,

I got to stay near southern Manchuria.

Most recently, Chieftain Nurhaci has conquered the Hada tribe among Haixi Jurchens.

He was consolidating the Jurchen tribes with lightning speed.

I also have heard of that news.

Your Majesty, did you also hear that they are preparing to start a war against Ming in the near future ?

What?

What did you just say?

Are you saying the Jurchens would dare to attack out great country, Ming?

The Jurchens are no longer the same as they used to be.

They think Joseon is an obstacle for their plan and

they were trying to kill you.

So, they are trying to kill me.

Yes.

I think they are holding a big grudge, because you refused their help twice during the war of the Japanese invasion.

How can you expect us to believe

that the barbarians from the north dare to attack our Great Ming Dynasty?

I've never heard of it before!!

He just said he heard it when he was in southern Manchuria.

Where is the evidence that what he said is the truth?

Don't try to cover up this incident by dragging in the Jurchens! They are irrelevant!

I'm going to report this incident to the Emperor of Ming

and make everyone who is responsible for this matter pay for their sin!

Please release me.

Finally, I have caught those who are trying to assassinate His Majesty.

Would you untie the ropes if you were me?

You... belong to the Jurchen Tribe?

As a spy, you must not show your mind that easily. That's not too ideal. Is it?

Please don't kill me!

For what reason were you trying to assassinate His Majesty?

What was your purpose?

Commander Nurhaci is going to start a war with the Ming Dynasty,

but Joseon is getting in his way.

He ordered me to kill Joseon's king.

Jurchens and Ming are going to be at war?!

Listen carefully.

From now on, depending on how you use that tongue of yours,

your head can be cut off or you'll be able to live in prosperity.

It is your choice.

Think about it carefully.

Do you believe Heo Gyoon's assessment?

Is his knowledge correct?

Royal Father, I don't think his statement is wrong.

I also believe we need to meticulously address and assess our surrounding adversaries' powers. For us to be well prepared.

The reason why we couldn't defend against the Japanese invaders was because we weren't properly prepared for war.

Royal Father, I feel bad for suggesting this but

I think that you should try talking with the Jurchens personally.

The reason why they wanted to assassinate you

wouldn't be only because you have treated them as barbarians.

What are you talking about now?

Are you saying that I should ingratiate myself with the barbarians?

Your Majesty, day by day, the Jurchens are getting stronger.

We cannot become their enemies.

Silent!

Just what is your true intention that you are asking me to meet with those who have tried to kill me?

Get out immediately!

Crown Prince, you are really tactless.

The fact that you didn't take this secret message

was a good thing.

If His Majesty finds out what "Make the bright sea the King." means...

Just thinking about it sends chills down my spine.

Anyhow, what did you expect to hear from His Majesty by suggesting that?

His Majesty keeps saying how grateful we are for Ming to save Joseon from the fall.

Did you actually think that His Majesty would accept the suggestion?

Now you're going too far. Please have appropriate manners.

I'm able to say these things, because I do truly possess and display a sincere politeness from my heart.

Yeong Sin,

what Heo Gyoon just said is not entirely wrong.

Anyway, are you really thinking about confronting that Jurchen tribe

and treating them with respect in equality?

I know of them, because I spent several months living among them.

They don't understand morals, ethics or 'three fundamental principles and the five moral disciplines in human relations'.

Also, they are nothing but a bunch of ruthless ignorant savages!

Even if your words are indeed the truth,

I ... feel that we must be friendly with Nurhaci.

Did you just say, "friendship"?

They are the ones who try to steal from Joseon's villages every chance they get.

They are the ones who tried to kill His Majesty!

Our Joseon does not have the power to chastise them right now.

If we quickly take our whipping sticks to these barbarians only to simply teach them a lesson, they will annihilate us!

So, you'll cowardly ask them to stay friendly; is that what you're going to do?

Crown Prince, have you neither pride nor shame?

I don't have any.

Let the dogs have those.

Crown Prince.

The Jurchen tribes are rapidly growing.

In the middle of Zhongyuan (The Central Plain of China), we aren't sure who will take over the mainland.

We might put our country at peril

if we stick to thinking of Ming as a savior and keep that loyalty.

Pride? Shame? Justification?

When tens of thousands are dying,

what use are those?

For me, if it's going to prevent another war in Joseon,

I will do anything.

Why are you looking at me like that?

"Meeting this half crazy Crown Prince"

"might have been a mistake." Is that what you are thinking?

Yes.

I think meeting you was a huge mistake.

But for me too, if it's going to prevent another war,

I will also give any justification or shame to the dogs.

But, If you are going to reconcile,

you will have to meet with them. Do you have anything planned?

Should I again...

become the bait?

I don't know. It doesn't look like letters.

I know. It kind of looks like an insect.

Are you saying the Crown Prince knew about this matter beforehand?

Yes. It's true.

The thing that I don't like the most is

that Crown Prince found the person who was behind all this.

He again will get all the credit.

How did the Crown Prince find out about this?

For a long time, the Crown Prince had sent many spies in Manchuria.

Heo Gyoon also came from Manchuria.

I've heard that there was an intruder at the Gangnyeoung Quarters of the Royal Palace, last time.

Was he a Jurchen, too?

Yes.

What is their purpose, to kill His Majesty?

If the King dies, who would like that most?

That would be the Crown...

It will be the Crown Prince.

The Crown Prince is bringing the barbarians in

and scheming this? Is that what you are saying?

Whether he schemed this or not,

what is so important about that?

I am thinking of making that happen.

Then, that will definitely be treason.

I think it's time for us to make the final winning move.

The Crown Prince says the culprit who broke into Gangnyeong palace (King's quarters) was a Jurchen.

What have you discovered?

I have already found out that man was a Jurchen.

But the important issue is not the culprit who died but

the person who was behind it.

So, did you find the person who was behind it?

Although I didn't find the person behind it, I did find what the goal was.

What is their goal?

I am much ashamed to say but

they are trying to dethrone you because you are allied with Ming country.

I think they are trying to elevate the Crown Prince to King because he has a bad relationship with Ming country.

What?

Then, Nurhaci is now trying to make the Crown Prince the king

so he sent an assassin to kill me? Is that what you mean?

That is true.

Do you know what this means now?

Can you take full responsibility for what you said?

Your Majesty. The Jurchens will definitely meet with the Crown Prince.

I will definitely reveal that.

Please, judge for yourself when it happens.

Were you tasting to make sure it was okay?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Although the Tasting Court Lady had inspected it,

because there so many unsettling things happening,

I am being extra, extra careful.

My heart feels really reassured.

Because you are being so thoughtful to me, I feel like I am being loved by you.

Your Majesty, I have something I am curious about.

Go ahead and speak.

When there was an intruder who trespassed on the Gangnyeong Quarters, last time,

how come you ordered them to take care of it in private?

Weren't they the ones who tried to kill Your Majesty?

You were that curious about it?

I apologize.

Ever since I took over the throne and even as of now,

it's not the first time that my life was threatened.

One day, whether it's when I am asleep or out on a task,

or on a random day, when I was out to soak in a hot springs...

All the people who tried to kill me said the same thing:

I cannot be a king...

In front of you, Ga Hee, I wanted to be a man, not a king.

I can fully defend myself in front of a petty intruder.

I did not want to cause a commotion.

The intruder was already identified as a barbarian.

The reason why those people aren't too fond of Joseon is because of being very close with the Ming Dynasty.

I sensed that fact, when I was traveling through Manchuria.

Perhaps, if I were to get killed by them,

there is a person who will laugh louder than the barbarians.

Who... is that?

It's the Crown Prince.

Your Majesty! Why did you make such a precipitous statement?

Why are you so surprised?

Your surprised face

looks so interesting.

Were you joking?

Of course, it was a joke.

I also don't think that Gwang Hae is the type of boy who would try to kill his own father.

Did you make up your mind to cooperate with me?

Listen carefully.

Joseon's Crown Prince will be meeting with your leader.

Secretly look at what is going on and report everything to me.

When. Where.

For what reason they are meeting. Do you understand?

You should at least have this much injury

to fool the rest of your group.

Bright Sea is trying to meet with the skin of the Wild Boar.

If he's talking about the Wild Boar, isn't he talking about General Nurhaci?

Does this mean Joseon's Crown Prince wants to meet with General Nurhaci?

How could he meet the General when he is in southern Manchuria?

It probably means he wants us to reveal ourself.

Are you thinking of meeting the Crown Prince?

What did you just say? 500,000 silver nyangs?

How can I come up with that much so suddenly?

You made the Ming Country general get killed.

And you had no intention of compensating?

Also! Prince Im Hae has looked down on the General of Ming and swung his fist!

He is going to have to go with me back to Ming.

Are you saying you are going to take Prince Im Hae as a hostage?

What do you mean hostage? What kind of word is that between us Ming and Joseon?

It's only that this current matter is very serious.

What I'm saying is that Joseon's eldest prince should personally go to Ming and sincerely apologize to the Emperor!

Your Majesty! Give me your answer!

I understand, and I'll think about it.

Therefore, are you requesting that I be dragged away as their hostage?!

You brought it on to yourself! You punk!

Royal Father!!

As a Prince, there is nothing that you have done for this nation! Have you?!

Think of it as saving face for the Royal Family and the nation. Brave it out.

Am I even going to be able to return alive?

After going there, am I secretly going to get killed?

What?

Yes. You must be thinking that this is a good thing.

The useless eldest son who's been giving you headaches.

You're probably thinking that it's a relief to get rid of him.

How come you really don't know your father's feelings?

Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is here.

Have him enter.

Your Majesty.

If you came to discuss Im Hae's issue, I don't have anything to hear from you.

You better not breathe a word about that issue.

I did not come regarding that issue, Your Majesty.

If you decided to send Im Hae to Ming Country,

we should follow your command.

How can we disobey your command?

For our country Joseon, Hyungnim will gladly go.

Then, why did you come?

"Jae-Joh-Jee-Uhn." [Joseon] was spared because of the grace and mercy of the Ming Dynasty!

We should repay their kindness and show gratitude, over and over.

However, shouldn't we pay them back when we have the means to?

One thing that concerns me is that we have to come up with the silver value of 500,000 nyang.

But, Joseon only has a few silver mines in operation.

Even if we make 500,000 nyang by scrapping all the silver rings from commoners' fingers,

what are you going to do when they request for double the amount, one million nyang?

Then, what are you trying to say to me?!

Under this circumstance, how can you have such a confidence to not obey the request of Ming's envoy?

The Ming Dynasty is a grand scaled nation. Isn't it?

Also, Ming is generous enough to be Joseon's older brother.

Don't you think that they will understand us if we explain our dire situation?

Royal Father, could you please give me a few days?

I will do my best to convince the Ming's envoy.

I can't give you a long period of time.

Yes. All I need is a few days.

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Tomorrow, at 1pm...

They'd like to see me at the public market's tavern, tomorrow afternoon.

Crown Prince, are you sure you still want to meet them?

I definitely have to meet with them.

If not, My Royal Father will continue to be threatened by an assassin.

Also, Hyung Im Hae won't have a choice but to go to Ming.

That's not all. Ming has demanded 500,000 in silver.

All of the citizens will have to give up hairpins, spoons and rings! Everying made of silver.

I ... also lost my freedom.

Ming must learn that it does not hold a leash tied to our country's collar.

That is the only way for us to stand up as a powerful nation!

Your Majesty, I have to report something to you, in regard to the Crown Prince.

What is the matter?

Tomorrow, the Crown Prince is meeting the Jurchen people in secrecy.

Is that the truth?!

Yes. Whether the Jurchens actually wanted to assassinate you and set the Crown Prince on the throne,

or the Crown Prince was the one who had a traitorous mind and invited the Jurchens,

this is a good chance for you to reconfirm.

Where is it taking place?

Your Majesty, have you recently been unable to sleep again?

Ga Hee?

Yes, Your Majesty.

What do you think about the Crown Prince?

Pardon?

Why are you so surprised? I thought you said that he was a childhood buddy of yours.

You were the subordinate of the Crown Prince during the war. I think you know the Crown Prince well by now.

I was only his underling who followed his orders.

How dare I speak of His Highness's personal life?! To claim to know him well!

Is that so?

Anyhow, why are you asking?

The Crown Prince...

The Crown Prince...

Never mind.

I have confided in you about my deep inner thoughts, but...

I don't feel like drinking tea today. So, you can leave now.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Court Lady Oh.

Yes, Your Highness.

I will write you a letter, so please deliver it to the Eastern Quarters of the Palace.

For sure, you must deliver it to the Crown Prince.

Your Highness, for you to make contact with the East Palace is very dangerous, right now.

Where are you going in such a rush?

Why do you ask, Sir?

You are walking very fast. That's the reason

Please, be on your way.

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Crown Prince, it seems like...

It seems the King already knows that I will be meeting with the Jurchens.

Since Ga Hee relayed the message, it must be true.

Then, what do we do?

We finally got to meet with them

but we might have to change our plan.

We don't have time to change the plan.

How are we going to let them know even if we wanted to?

We'll meet them as we planned.

You don't have to worry so much.

If you know your enemy, you can win the battle.

- Top Eunuch. - Yes.

I must find out if what Kim Do Chi said is true.

Whether the Crown Prince is really meeting with those barbarians or not and

what he is scheming, I must find out.

Your Majesty, you cannot harbor suspicion against the Crown Prince just by listening to what Kim Do Chi said.

There were many times I thought of Gwang Hae not as my son but a man.

But never once did I think that

he would kill me.

Then, why are you doubting the Crown Prince now?

After the war, he became stronger.

He hasn't changed but the situation made him a stronger man.

My mind is always fixated on that fact.

Your Majesty.

Are you here to meet the Crown Prince?

Yes, I am.

I will take you to the place.

Follow me.

Come this way.

I apologize for suddenly changing the meeting location.

It's fine. I felt like I became a criminal, thanks to you.

By the way, why would the Crown Prince of Joseon want to see me?

Joseon has been close to Ming for a very long time.

Moreover, we couldn't even form a trading relationship with any other countries.

But I'm trying to reach my hand out to you, the Jurchen people.

I want to establish friendly relations with you in the near future.

Did you just say 'friendly relations'?

Yes. I want to build a friendly relationship as the Crown Prince of Joseon.

Of course, you will have to pay the price for daring to atempt to kill the Joseon King.

That deed is something that is unforgivable.

Before that, I want to start trading first,

as a commencement of the friendly relationship.

Do you know why we were going to kill the Joseon King?

To consolidate YeoJin, I heard General Nurhaci

was preparing to go to war with Ming Country.

Did he think that Joseon is in the way?

That is correct. The present Joseon King called us barbarians and disrespected us.

We want you, the Crown Prince, to be the King.

Do you know why you are being called barbarians?

It's because you are trying to interfere in another country's matters.

Deciding who the Joseon King will be is up to Joseon.

You do sound like the Crown Prince who led the Imjin war to victory.

With what are you going to prove that you are trying to make peace with us?

Those Ming soldiers who are in Joseon,

I will have them all removed.

Will that do?

I believed your words and thought that the Crown Prince and the Jurchens are in collusion.

But this is how it turned out?

I apologize.

In regards to the relationship between the Crown Prince and the Jurchens,

my thoughts have not changed.

Somebody who knew my plan

must have informed the Crown Prince so that he can avoid me.

Are you saying somebody besides me was acting as a spy for the Crown Prince?

I saw Seo Yeong, the Assistant Commander of the Gate Guards there.

He is one who is serving the Crown Prince.

If we get him and interrogate him, we could find out what the truth is.

Your Majesty, what do I do here?

The Assistant Commissioner is suspecting me.

Why would I do that?

However, looking into the possibility wouldn't be a bad idea.

What do you mean? When I said the things to you, Ga Hee wasn't even beside me.

Your Majesty, isn't the Assistant Commissioner doing his official duties?

I will not hesitate if the investigation is needed.

That's okay.

If you are covering for your mistake by blaming others, then I will not leave you alone.

You may leave.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Ga Hee, this will be the last time.

I won't stretch the rule for you any more.

Your Highness, it's time to leave.

Ming's envoy must be waiting for you.

If I leave the land of Joseon,

I won't be able to drink Joseon's wine any more.

Wines of Joseon...

You'll be able to enjoy them in the future.

Aigoo.

Aigoo, who can this be?

Aren't you the Crown Prince?

Are you here to see off your Hyungnim on his long trip?

Or do you feel so refreshed that

you came to throw salt on me?

Hyungnim.

What?

I will not send you away.

I will not allow that to happen.

This is the silver that we prepared.

Is this...

500,000 silver?

I apologize but we were only able to collect 100,000 in silver.

So,

you want me to go back to my country with this and embarrass myself?

How will you relieve the Emperor's anger?

Crown Prince.

Oh, no. We're in big trouble.

Please, sit. Please, sit.

What can we do about this?

Are you saying that we will make the Emperor angry due to the lack of effort (silver)?

Now that you finally know, you should find a way.

Anyway, why can't I see Prince Im Hae?

Isn't it past the promised time?

He will probably come here soon.

I met one of the miinisters who went to Ming as an envoy yesterday.

He told me an interesting story.

He said the Emperor receives 3,000 in silver

when you took 10,000 in silver from Joseon.

It means the Emperor got less than 30 percent of what we offered.

The more I think about what he said, it just makes no sense.

It's not like the silver has legs.

Although it's a long distance from Joseon to Ming,

how can over 70% of the silver

just disappear to nowhere?

Is your pocket that large?

Crown Prince!

On your way back to Ming,

Prince Im Hae will take a letter from me.

In that letter, the Emperor will read about

how you deceived the Emperor for the past few years.

And it will spell out how you have embezzled from Joseon.

Since I respect the great country,

I just want to report a corrupt official to His Majesty. What do you think?

You can make a choice between

giving up the silver and Prince Im Hae and leave,

or

giving up all the silver that you have embezzled so far and leave.

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What is this?

That's what the Ming envoy gave me when he left.

He wrote a pledge that he will not make an issue any longer

as to what happened at Taepyeonggwan.

Is that so? That's good news.

Then, Im Hae doesn't have to go to Ming?

Yes, Royal Father.

You don't have to collect the silver

to make the 500,000 nyang which he requested.

That's great.

How could he be so brave? Is it because he's born with a face of a king?

The Crown Prince is such an eloquent speaker.

He sounds so smart and wise. Doesn't he?

He solved the problem with the arrogant Ming envoy in one swoop.

He's such a great man.

I envy the Crown Prince.

Where did this horse come from?

Although I asked everyone in the East Palace,

no one knows who brought the horse here.

Crown Prince.

Looking at the horse saddle and the decorations,

I am sure the Jurchens brought the horse.

It seems like what you said to the Jurchens

must be conveyed to Nurhaci.

It seems like a gift from Nurhaci.

I heard the white horse is Nurhaci's favorite animal.

But why would he give me a gift like this?

The horse is a symbolic animal to indicate the coming of a king.

I think it shows that Nurhaci wishes for you to be the King.

Watch your mouth!

Your Highness, we should quickly put this horse away before anyone sees it.

What an excellent horse it is!

It shows a straight and honest nature

and a strong will for his goals,

but too aloof...

and arrogant.

I didn't know you could read the face of animals.

Animals are part of nature, just like humans.

I think it's pretty much like reading a face of a person.

Then,

why does the Assistant Commissioner read faces?

Why are you so surprised?

Perhaps you never thought about it?

I thought about it, of course. I read faces

to see the truth underneath them.

The truth?

As far as I know,

a physiognomist must know the ways of the world,

but must not get his name up.

If you continue to use your skills as a tool for your ambition,

you will never be able to read the truth you want.

What? He received a white horse as a gift from the Jurchens?

That is so, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, I failed to prove their relationship last time,

but this shows enough that they are interacting with each other.

I will make a thorough investigation into that.

Make sure there are no more mistakes.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Crown Princess.

It's been a long time. Have you been well?

Yes.

I just visited Hwayugak to see you, but

they said you went for a walk.

Will you walk with me for awhile?

Yes, Your Highness.

I heard that not long ago

you helped out the Crown Prince.

It was nothing.

It was something.

Because of your help, the Crown Prince said he was able to do his work.

I really thank you.

Also...

since you can help out the Crown Prince...

I envy you.

But,

I wish you no longer...

would help the Crown Prince.

Don't think of it as my jealousy.

I can't sleep because I am so nervous

thinking that he may get hurt.

Can you

fulfill my request?

It seems like you have an urgent matter. What is it about?

I am surprised.

How can the Crown Princess, a noble lady,

be so close to Upper Court Lady Kim?

If we are close, why does it surprise you?

Didn't you know about the fact

that Court Lady Kim is a daughter of a traitor.

In the year of the yellow ox (1589),

the traitor plotted to assassinate the King, and she is the daughter.

The same blood runs in her veins.

A person of noble status like you shouldn't keep such a person close.

I didn't know about her father,

but I know Upper Court Lady Kim is a righteous person

who helped the Crown Prince to save the nation.

Pardon me?

Although she's a woman,

she cut the enemies and saved the citizens with her bow and sword.

She's totally different from some people who ran away to the rear

and rested in a cozy room.

So, how can we judge her by the matter

that happened a long time ago?

What is she talking about?

So she was one of the righteous soldiers that helped the Crown Prince?

You wanted to see me urgently. What's the matter?

Did Court Lady Kim and the Crown Prince know each other from the past?

You didn't know about it either?

I see.

How did you find out?

I met the Crown Princess and the Upper Court Lady Kim when I was talking a walk.

The Crown Princess said that the Upper Court Lady Kim

helped the Crown Prince as a righteous soldier during the war.

What a coincidence!

I think I caught a big fish.

I have a hunch

that they are more than just casual acquaintances.

I will find out what their relationship is like now.

Why don't you let me do it? His Majesty likes Upper Court Lady Kim so much.

You might be in trouble if it doesn't go well.

I will come to you if I need your help.

Ga Hee, what's the matter?

Are you okay?

Your Majesty, I am sorry.

What were you doing until she got this bad?

I'm very sorry.

This is my fault.

I was greedy about the food that I usually don't eat,

and I made myself sick.

It's not Court Lady Oh's fault.

I see. I won't blame her any more.

You can leave now.

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Why are you so skinny?

Your Majesty...

I was in a hurry to see you when I heard that you're sick.

Are you really okay?

Yes.

In 20 years, if the Jurchens grow stronger at the same speed,

they will invade Joseon

through the road that envoys come and go.

People in Joseon might think it's not a big deal

because Ming will help us again.

But they are assuming that Ming will still exist at the time.

We're saying that it will be too late

to start a good relationship with them at the time.

That's just like 'locking the stable door after the horse is stolen'.

We have lost half of the citizens due to the war.

During the war...

I lost my wife and son.

I understand.

That's why we shouldn't let another war break out in this land.

The conclusion is the same.

I guess I have no choice but to persuade His Majesty.

Don't go to the extreme.

I don't want to lose you...

before we actually do anything to prevent a war.

Yeong Sin, are you there?

Yes, Your Highness.

I want to go see my Royal Father.

Your Highness, that is...

His Majesty is at Hwayoogak right now.

I see.

Actually, Lady Ga Hee...

I mean, Upper Court Lady Kim is very sick.

What?

Your Highness, you look so worried.

What's the matter?

It's nothing.

I heard that Ga Hee...

I mean, Upper Court Lady Kim is very sick.

I think I'm going to check on her.

I know you heard about it.

I understand how worried you are because she was someone under your command.

I will go check on her, so don't worry too much.

Thank you.

From now on...

you shouldn't meet Upper Court Lady Kim again.

I'm sorry and thank you.

I know I can't support her the same as you...

but I will try my best.

So no matter what, you shouldn't meet her again.

That way, Your Highness, she...

and I will survive.

Crown Princess...

I just came to see you because I knew you would be worried about the uproar that Lady Kim is ill.

Take some rest, Your Highness.

♬ Even if my heart is bruised ♬

♬ From a distance, I will always wait for you! ♪ ♬

♬ Because of that one word, I couldn't say to you ♬

Your Highness, the leader of the Jurchens sent us a letter.

Tonight, at 9 o'clock...

He wants to see me tonight.

Where?

It's weird that he wants to see me in the palace.

Aren't they bold?

It doesn't make sense.

How come they want to see me

right here, this very place?

Ga Hee!

Your Highness!

What are you doing here, Ga Hee?

I came to see you because you sent me a letter.

I sent you a letter?

I've never sent you any letters.

Then why are you here?

Someone wanted to see me here.

Someone is trying to...

make you and me meet here.

We should get out here. Go ahead.

Yes, Your Highness.

Ga Hee.

I heard you are sick.

I'm fine now.

Don't be sick.

I won't be. Don't worry about me.

♬ Even if I try and try to erase ♬

♬ I can't do it. Letting you go, ♬

♬ Pretending to not know both sadness and longing, ♬