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Episode 20 Run away! Now!

Sire.

Please don't. Please leave right now!

Leave? What do you mean?

There will be an explosion from the gunpowder storage in the bureau.

Gunpowder storage?

What happened?

Why? Why aren't there any more explosions?

Why?

Sire, are you all right?

What are you doing? Come and protect His Majesty now!

Yes, sir!

- Joo Won! Joo Won! - Sire!

- Sire, please don't! - Let go of me!

Sire!

Ma'am...

The weaponry bureau is fine.

So you can be at ease now.

Bring this technician out now. Call the royal physician!

Are you all right?

What was that explosion just now?

You knew about it.

Yes.

Did you...

Were you working with Gyosan?

How come?

You show no mercy to anyone you don't need

so why did you come this far with Gyosan?

Isn't the royal physician here yet? Go check right now!

Yes, sir!

Sir, I'm doing fine. I was just a bit surprised.

You don't look like you're fine. Do you have any idea what you look like?

Why did you do something so reckless?

If things went wrong, you would have...

What about you?

Are your wounds healed?

Can you move around like this?

- Ma'am, I was... - Do you know how worried I was?

I really thought I'd lose you that day.

Because of me!

So, if you are going to worry about me, show me your wounds first.

How much you've recovered...

No, ma'am. Just like that day, things like that don't matter to me now.

The only thing that is important now... is you and your safety.

Fire!

Hurry! Hurry!

It looks like Gyosan really did aim for the gunpowder storage, sire.

He tried to assassinate you by exploding all the gunpowder!

He tried to blow up the weaponry bureau and me together?

How dare he!

Raise the military alert right now.

And issue a decree declaring an emergency draft.

I'll give you the full authority, so you must bring him to my feet.

Do you understand?

I will execute your command, sire!

Everyone, listen up!

With the authority granted to me, I officially declare martial law.

Initiate the emergency draft, and close all four city gates.

Close the gate!

Arm every soldier in the palace and at military stations.

Also, send a horn blower to each palace gate and fortress

and gather everyone in the city to arrest the gang of traitors!

It's the same here as well. There is no path to retreat!

What about Songpa Port?

Soldiers are already placed. All four side gates are shut too.

Like this...

I cannot end it like this.

Stop. What will you do with your armor on?

Haven't you heard? Martial law has been declared.

All the noble men can officially arm their families

and gather private soldiers now.

You'll mobilize private soldiers at this time?

Because I have to catch Gyosan before Gwanghae does.

Father!

Gwanghae would never even imagine how many people swore loyalty to me...

how many people I control on a whim

and how far my power reaches in this country.

But he is the king.

Even if you kill Gyosan

there is no way to get out of it at this point.

Please turn yourself in, Father.

If you confess to all of your crimes, maybe you can be spared...

Shut that mouth!

I will never be brought down like this.

That's why I'm regretting...

turning my back from all of this and closing my eyes to it.

I should've stopped you before it got this far.

You should have? Me?

You can't do it.

No, your true heart would never want to do that.

You're the closest to me in character amongst the seeds I spread.

That's the reason I brought you here.

Father!

Take your mother and leave for Ming.

If things ever go wrong...

you'll have to carry on for this family.

Stop all of the fussing.

How dare you make these whimpering sounds.

Sir.

- Let's go. - Yes, sir!

Sire.

What is the situation?

That sulfur technician stopped the explosion?

That's right.

It wasn't just the bureau, it was also dangerous for His Majesty.

He threw himself in to protect them.

It was a spectacular scene.

That skinny man had shooting flames licking his back...

and said, 'the bureau is fine. You can be at ease.'

You know, he looked like God of Fire to me at the moment.

Watch your mouth! How could you possibly say such a thing?

It wasn't just me who said it...

Then where is he now? With whom?

- How is Hwa Yi doing? - She's getting treated now. Soon...

Doctor!

Since he inhaled strong smoke, his lungs seem to have been damaged.

But luckily, he shouldn't have any lasting problems..

Are you sure?

This nurse treated a minor burn on her back.

His Majesty told me ahead of time that she's a woman, not a man.

- Sir, that's... - No, you don't need to explain why.

I'm only a doctor. I don't need to know the reason.

No one will ever hear it from me, so don't worry too much.

I will give you a prescription, so stay here and take care of the patient.

Yes, sir.

Ma'am.

Have you already heard?

I'm doing fine, so please go back and do your work.

Martial law was decreed to catch the traitors.

I'll stay here, so please go ahead.

Ja Gyung!

Don't worry. I also know who Hwa Yi is.

I'll make sure that not even a mouse comes near.

Then please take good care of her.

So he found out after all... about who you are.

Yes, he did.

As did the king of this country, who killed my younger brother.

Then why are you helping him?

You survived... You came back to Joseon...

Wasn't it to get your revenge?

Then why...

You're right.

I definitely did...

Ja Gyung...

that's what I should've done.

The police bureau and the city office have four major gates and side gates.

Also, soldiers from the central military are already

placed in Gonghwa, Yanghwa, and even Songpa Ports.

We blocked all the paths to exit the city.

Did you say that you doubled the security at the path to Ganghwa?

Yes, Gyosan has connections there, so there is a high chance of escape.

We're paying extra attention, sire.

No... before that, we need to block off Kang Joo Seon's move.

Pardon? Kang Joo...

Sire, why him...

That's why we're watching Captain Chang and Captain Kim of the central force

Lee Jong Tae and Yoon of the city guard unit

and also Councilor Oh at the police bureau.

I believe all of them have had a long connection with Kang Joo Seon.

Mobilize every soldier we have and keep a subtle eye on them.

I'm sure one of them will open a path for Kang Joo Seon and Gyosan.

Yes, sire.

Lee Jong Tae saved his family with your father's grace.

He's not the only one.

There are not many officials that can refuse a request from your father.

Ma'am.

Lord Lee.

Shall we go? I have a boat ready at Yanghwa Port.

Move the soldiers at Changeui Gate to Doeui Gate.

Pardon? What about guarding Changeui Gate, sir?

Our unit will take charge here according to the military command.

But we haven't received any message...

Are you saying you'll disobey your senior's order?

Get ready.

That's why I'm regretting...

turning away from all of this and closing my eyes to it.

I should've stopped you before it got to this point.

You should have? Me?

You can't do it.

No, your true heart would never want to do that.

You're the closest to me in character amongst the seeds I spread.

That's the reason I brought you here.

No, Father.

I will never walk the same path as you.

Never.

- What about Changeui Gate? - We have it open as you ordered.

But we can't delay for too long.

Good job.

- Everyone, get ready and wait. - Yes, sir!

- Get ready to launch the boat. Now! - Yes, sir.

- Where else is open? - 'Where else'?

I think I should be with my father.

Where was my father going?

Brother, there is nowhere to go anymore.

Taking our own lives... would at least save us from humiliation.

Brother!

Look over there!

There!

Soldiers at Changeui Gate are leaving.

Look!

What about Young Master In Woo?

Requisition for more soldiers will be difficult?

Are you saying that the police bureau, the central force

and the city guards are not watching the back?

Forgive me, but it's not that we didn't. We just couldn't.

If we do, our watch at the four side gates and Mapo will be loose.

Then bring in idiots from off the street.

One of them will surely get in touch with the traitors!

Minister of Defense!

The eldest son of Kang Joo Seon is at the ministry of defense right now.

He has something to tell you.

What?

You are...

Since we've met before, I'm sure you recognize me.

I came to see you because I have something to tell you.

Where Traitor Gyosan Heo Gyoon is trying to escape from

and... who is chasing him right now.

Hurry up. Soldiers from the central force will arrive within 15 minutes.

- Enemies! - Enemies!

- Open the gate! Now! - Yes, sir!

How is it? Do you like the mouse hole there, Gyosan?

Kang Joo Seon!

You should have done one of two things to prevent this from happening.

Succeed, or... be humble.

You cannot kill me.

Because you'll die with me.

Will I?

Hit me!

Sir!

Damn it! Hurry up! Now!

Heo Gyoon and Kang Joo Seon headed to Changeui Gate?

Yes, sire. Lord Lee Yi Cheom also headed that way

after getting a tip from the eldest son of Kang Joo Seon.

You came here yourself, sir.

I was going to come to you anyway.

Lord Kang, what is this...

Please report to His Majesty.

We have the traitor.

What? Gyosan was caught?

Yes. That's what must've happened since the decree of martial law is lifted now.

What on earth happened?

Since martial law was initiated, didn't the word go around

that Heo Gyoon and Kang Joo Seon were on the same team?

Are you saying that he caught his own teammate?

Seriously! How would I know? I had never heard of it before today.

Minister of Defense seems to know, so...

He's here just in time.

Ask him!

Minister of Defense, please explain the situation.

Stay quiet so that I can think. You talk too much.

You caught Heo Gyoon but you didn't kill him.

You brought him in alive?

Interesting...

This is very interesting.

Then let me hear what your last plot is.

Is there anyone outside?

Tell His Majesty!

I didn't start this alone!

Kang Joo Seon! He was behind me...

and His Majesty knows it.

Is there anyone outside?

Yes, that's right.

Gyosan will claim that I'm behind this.

And that I plotted treason with him.

Are you saying that isn't true?

I wouldn't say that.

You're right, sire.

I worked with him.

The mine that Gyosan used... was one I got from Ming.

This is getting more interesting.

Are you turning yourself in now?

No, sire.

I am enlightening you with reality.

Even so, Your Majesty can never punish me.

Did you... say that I can't punish you?

Wrong!

I can have you dragged out right now and even cut off your limbs!

You've been looking down on me for too long with Ming at your back.

Yes, even if I let slide all of your past crimes

did you think you'd be able to avoid a clear conviction for treason?

With my power...

With my money...

do you know how many people I've raised and brought to the palace?

The royal throne?

Sure, drag Gyosan out to the interrogation ground.

Let him babble.

I caught Gyosan! I put my life on the line and offered the traitor!

So how will you punish me?

My people in this country that Your Majesty cannot even count...

will protect me.

That's why you stand in front of me without fear?

With this scheme?

With faith in your power and your people?

Finally you're taking off the mask.

So finally I am able to have a real conversation with you.

Before that, I should let you know one thing...

You couldn't make your own child be your man.

What do you mean by that?

In Woo!

Yes...

This is the dirty truth of my father and me that I've hidden for a long time.

A report from the son who's been watching his father.

At this point, we may not even need Heo Gyoon's confession.

Do you think your people will protect you even in this situation?

Your money and your power!

These cannot save their lives.

So how can you be so sure that anyone will stand up for you?

So this may be your end.

For me, I've been looking forward to this day for a very long time.

For the moment that I make you kneel down at my feet!

However, I'm not going to kill you.

I didn't chase you for such a long time just to do that.

Did His Majesty really say to proceed with this?

- And right away? - Yes, that's right.

What do you mean by that?

You didn't chase me to kill me? Then why...

Where are you taking me?

- Take him away. - Yes, sir!

Tell me, Lee Yi Cheom!

Where are you taking me?

His Majesty released In Woo?

That's right. You may leave.

Then...

what happened to my father?

Will his interrogation begin?

Answer me!

Will I be interrogated?

Fine. I will confess everything, and Kang Joo Seon will also...

You won't have that opportunity.

Because we are right about to remove your limbs.

What?

What are you saying? Right away?

But sire, even if the crime is clear

punishing a criminal without interrogation and questioning means...

You've already said everything... the crime is clear.

So what would be the reason to keep such a treasonous criminal alive?

I won't hear even a word of slander out of the traitor's mouth.

Therefore... at 6 p.m. today, Gyosan Heo Gyoon

will be put to death by tearing his limbs

to let everyone know about the discipline of the royal court!

Let go of me! Let go!

Let go of me!

King, why?

Weren't you chasing Kang Joo Seon?

Why are you covering my mouth to protect him?

What are you doing? Take him to the execution ground now!

Yes, sir!

I'll go with Kang Joo Seon!

If not you, Gwanghae, then I'll at least take him with me!

King! King!

Don't worry, Gyosan.

I'll watch your limbs torn apart with my eyes wide open.

- What? Tearing the limbs? - Yes, that's what I heard!

They're executing him on the street right now!

That's great! Of course!

He tried to blow up the weaponry bureau and His Majesty!

Even if he's torn into eighteen pieces, it wouldn't be enough!

Come on... How can you say 'eighteen pieces'?

I think the punishment is appropriate.

- We almost died because of him! - That's right!

I'm glad Hwa Yi took care of it.

Otherwise, all of our bodies would've been torn apart!

Let's go see it together!

We should at least spit on him!

I'll gather up all of my phlegm and spit on him!

- Let's go! Go! - Let's do that!

- Throw a rock at him! - Eun Seol, are you going too?

- I am! - Hurry up!

Aren't you going?

I have a weak heart.

Bastard, you tried to kill us!

Sir, we're ready.

Yes...

you were planning to do this from the beginning.

Gwanghae!

Kang Joo Seon... dig up his background.

How far his power reaches in the government

and how he controls it.

But sire, if you're suspicious of him...

couldn't we keep an eye on him in secret?

No, I need to check something before that.

That's right.

Gyosan was only bait from the beginning.

I knew he would get you involved...

with this confession of a treason plot that you can't escape from.

And now I'll buy your loyalty with this

and gain your power that can move Ming and government officials.

Did I start this without knowing how it would be?

Start the execution!

You will have your limbs torn apart someday, just like me.

Power is something that ends someday, just like life.

Power is always conquered by a bigger power someday.

Sire, were you looking for me?

How is she doing?

We didn't have much to bring

but everyone chipped in a little and brought this.

Everyone was spared thanks to you!

I'm not a stranger to you. Why would you bring this to me?

Please! If it wasn't for you, would we be even alive now?

You were so amazing.

With burning flames...

the figure of the flower young master was so fabulous...

You silly girl!

This is what you're supposed to do when you visit a patient!

Holding his hand and all...

She's right.

Of course.

Girl! This girl is in a bad condition.

Why are you doing this?

It's time for acupuncture.

Let's go now. The patient should get some rest.

Since she had fever, she's a bit odd. Let go now!

She's not all together.

Hurry up!

It hurts!

But why would a nurse administer acupuncture on a man?

Isn't it against the rules?

It's probably because he looks so pretty, like a woman.

That's true. I grabbed his wrist to pull your hand away

and it was a girl's wrist without question!

Right?

I need to go pee. Let's go.

Ma'am.

- Did you get what I asked for? - Yes.

Bring him to the palace right now.

Ma'am! What happened?

I had a dream.

Court Lady Jung...

The princess...

What's going on, ma'am?

Court Lady Jung...

can you find out how Jungmyung is doing and if she's badly hurt?

The royal physician asked me to come to the palace?

That's right. He said the palace would be better for you.

Why all of a sudden...

The patient's condition has stabilized now.

His Majesty wants extra attention on him.

He means to take extra care of him.

- I can't go in the palace, can I? - It's fine. I'm not a kid.

Is that right?

I've known for a long time that Kang Joo Seon was my strong enemy.

And I used Gyosan to gain him.

Did you know from the beginning that Gyosan would commit treason?

Because I knew Gyosan was involved in the case in 1613.

He must've had a deep personal grudge against me.

Just like the princess.

Forgive me sire, but what do you plan to do about the princess?

We won't be able to hide her forever.

If someday everyone knows about her existence...

How about you?

If the princess and I fight against each other someday

and you have to choose between loyalty and love?

Sire, what do you mean by that?

Sire... how could you have this?

Were you planning to give it to her?

Even your face turned red, so I must be right.

Sire... it's...

Then don't hesitate, and put it on her wrist.

I promise you...

I will protect my sister to the end

so that you won't have to choose between loyalty and love someday.

I promise.

There will be no trace or cause found.

Ma'am!

Isn't it about time that you rise to a royal physician?

If that's the case... you should prove yourself to be useful.

Were you planning to give it to her?

Herb medicine at this hour?

I already drank it before I came.

How would I know? I'm only following the prescription.

You have 'chilsang' , so it should be treated. (lacking male virility)

Really?

He did also say that earlier.

I never gave an order like that.

I asked her to come to the palace?

But Dr. Yoon definitely said...

Then you didn't call for Hwa Yi?

Why would I stop by here on my way home if I had?

Is there something going on?

Look, what's really going on?

Where was Hwa Yi taken?

She was taken? What do you mean?

You don't know either?

Tell me! Where on earth did she go?

Where are you coming from?

Sire.

I wanted to talk to you anyway, so I'm glad.

Follow me.

I'm Councilor Hong from the bureau. I have urgent business.

Open the gate!

What are you doing? It's getting cold.

All right.

Forgive me sire, but what do you mean?

I said that the princess is alive.

Do you understand?

The one you tried to kill with Lee Yi Cheom in 1613... is alive.

Then I'll get going now.

- Get some rest. - Wait there.

Please wait.

You're so impatient.

If you came here with a purpose

shouldn't you watch me and see if I'm really dying before you leave?

What are you saying?

I have chilsang?

No, the royal physician who treated me couldn't possibly give such prescription.

Chilsang is the symptom of weak male energy.

The physician who knows that I'm a woman wouldn't give me this medicine!

You're a woman?

What's in this medicine?

Answer me! Who is trying to kill me?

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