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THE FOLLOWING FICTIONAL DRAMA IS BASED ON HISTORICAL FACTS

Stop.

What if...

I don't let you?

Then kill me.

But even after you kill me,

you won't get what you want.

Even after I die,

I'll still be with her.

Are you all right?

Yes.

Don't put yourself in danger again.

I won't.

Your Majesty.

You should be ashamed of yourself coming here.

Is His Majesty all right?

He doesn't want to see anyone right now.

Come back later.

Do you know...

what you just did?

Yes.

I gave up on...

the throne.

Do you think that's the only thing you gave up?

You gave up your life too.

You gave up your life!

I questioned my family...

and even threatened them.

That's exactly...

what my brother did.

I tried to kill them.

-When? -Deputy Chief and Myung-hye...

are my life.

I am saying you, Deputy Commander,

and all of our people are me.

All of their dreams,

all of their goals...

will become a reality...

through my eyes,

and my will.

But...

I was becoming more like my brother.

The side of him I hated the most.

I'm not much different than he is.

Why should I be King instead of him?

Which means, I couldn't find any reason to become King.

I decided to protect my lover...

for the rest of my life.

Your life...

is not just your own.

You gave birth to me,

and saved me.

But don't try to control my life.

Yeok.

-Is there any place you'd like to go to? -Pardon?

I don't want to go back to the house.

Our life has become easy and simple.

No more doubt or secrets anymore.

All I fear is death.

No one can avoid death.

Let's just be happy until then.

That's what we're wishing for.

Where are you taking me?

Come with me.

This is--

We can't go back to our childhood,

so I wanted to apologize to you

and plan our future together...

at the very spot where we first met.

But this place isn't a fond memory for you, is it?

I held a memorial service here for you not knowing you were alive.

What was more painful than that...

was that you were here...

with my brother.

I didn't know. I didn't know you two...

had such sad memories.

I know you didn't.

That's why I couldn't hate you.

I was able to love you, because I knew.

I see.

What did you just say?

What?

You said because you knew, you could do something.

What?

Because you knew that...

you could--

I don't know what you're saying.

I have no idea.

I don't know what you're saying.

You were too late.

Yeok gave the secret note

to his brother and gave up the throne.

How could he give the note to the King?

Did you know about this?

No.

But it was you who put Chae-kyung in danger.

He wants to become King to protect her.

Merely to protect a girl?

If she's the reason...

Yeok is living for?

I can't let this end like this.

If you don't stop here,

it'll only backfire.

Then it's all over?

Now that the secret note is destroyed, will it be over...

after they leave here?

I'm not sure...

if the King will allow them to move to Geochang.

Why not?

Actually,

I'm afraid he has feelings...

for Chae-kyung.

But he ordered the two to get married.

I think His Majesty has a plan which we don't understand.

The secret note,

his feelings for our daughter...

It appears that he risked his life, and the fate of this country.

We should let...

the Prince and Chae-kyung leave here as soon as possible.

Do you hear me?

The lady here is so kind.

She rented us the whole place the other day,

and today she lent me these clothes.

Because you paid her.

Get changed.

I won't turn around.

I don't trust you. Sit still.

Why don't you trust me?

I won't peek.

No peeking!

Tada!

How do I look?

It's comfy. I like it.

You're pretty...

in any outfit.

Always pretty.

I am not much different than he is.

Why should I become King instead of him?

-Your Majesty. Queen Mother. -What--

-Your Majesty. -Queen Mother.

You...

were betrayed by him, weren't you?

You've been desperately looking for the note this whole time.

That's bad.

Yeok did...

something that's beyond our imagination.

He's always been like that.

He hasn't changed.

Don't you think?

You're drunk. Please be--

Bring Yeok to me. Queen Mother.

It's not too late.

Should I give it to him?

I mean the throne.

Tell him he can be the King.

Then I'll be...

Chae-kyung's husband.

And I'll be Jwauijeong's son-in-law,

and...

your son, Queen Mother.

I promise.

But we've...

already come this far.

To do that,

you must be born again.

Please be my daughter...

in my next life.

I'll...

braid your hair...

and make clothes for you.

I will love every part of you.

-Joo. -Yes, Queen Mother.

Send a message to the Queen.

I'll take care of him.

Bring me honey tea.

I will, Your Majesty.

I almost forgot.

What's that?

It's nothing.

I'm pretty sure it's not nothing.

Are you going to lie to me again?

I was carrying this the whole time to give to you.

Is this for me?

When did you have time to prepare it?

I've always wanted to give this to you.

I carried it with me for a long time.

I know this isn't good timing.

I mean...

I wouldn't call it a gift--

I don't think it's a regular gift though.

I know you've had a hard time because of me.

Whenever you are upset or mad,

don't keep it inside.

-Throw them at me. -Throw?

Do you always chase after random men and hit them?

Leave.

-What? -Leave.

It hurts a bit...

No, a lot.

It hurts a little.

But if it makes you feel better...

How can this be a gift?

Wait. Did you just get scared?

-Not at all. -Brace yourself this time.

I'm not ready...

I don't think.

I was so sad...

that day.

Is that why you're acting like a coward?

I've been...

a big coward.

And that made you suffer.

If you don't do anything now, you'll really be a coward.

I'm waiting. Do something.

You want to continue acting like a coward--

Do you love me?

How can I not love you?

I love you.

I cherish you.

I adore you...

so much.

Very much.

One word was enough.

Lee Yoong shall give the throne to his brother Prince Jinseong,

and support him as King.

He is the son of the deposed Queen.

The Prince should be crowned.

Support him as King-- Give your throne to him.

Is anyone out there?

Yes, Your Majesty.

I need a drink now!

Kim!

Who are you?

How dare you?

How dare you disobey my order?

Are you hell-bent on keeping the throne?

Go away!

Get out of my sight!

I told you if you take the throne,

that this country will perish!

Don't you dare!

The people of this country...

will suffer...

because of your tyranny,

and your temper.

Your love for Yeok...

is greater than your love for me.

You are doing this...

because you don't like me!

Please leave me alone.

Get out of my sight!

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty.

I don't want to go.

We'll always be together.

Not you.

My friends.

Kwang-oh, Suk-hee, and Seo Noh.

Well, they can go with us.

Won't they go their separate ways if you aren't here?

I'm not sure.

Perhaps.

You'll be back soon, right?

I will.

Then I'll see you later.

You have to let go of my hand.

I thought...

it was mine.

I'll be back.

Go inside.

Go.

Princess Shin.

You're still here knowing what I went through last night?

Get out of here now.

I can't trust you.

Princess...

we are here by the King's order--

Does that mean I was kidnapped

last night by the King's order?

If that's not the case,

should I ask His Majesty to punish you since you failed to protect me last night?

If the former is true, the palace will be in chaos.

And if the latter is true,

some of you...

will probably be killed.

You should leave while there's still a chance.

I'll do as you wish.

Nanny.

Milady.

Oh, my.

Are you all right?

I know you were worried about me.

I was.

I promised not to make you worry about me.

But I failed.

Milady.

Can we move to Geochang and live there together?

I won't stop you even if you snoop around the stables.

Let's just leave here.

I can't stay here anymore.

I don't want anything bad to happen to you.

We'll leave here soon.

The Prince has something to finish, then we can leave.

The King will...

soon allow us to live in Geochang.

Is that true?

And that evil girl, Jong-wha...

she suddenly just--

Princess. Are you in there?

Let me introduce myself.

I'm Yoon Myung-hye.

You're the Deputy Chief's niece, right?

How long have you known?

Since you arrived here.

But you still let me stay here?

Why do you torture yourself?

Do you think that being here under false pretenses

was worth it?

I don't recall...

asking for you opinion.

You told me you could live your life either harshly or disgracefully.

You said you chose a harsh life,

because you didn't want to live in disgrace.

But...

this time what you've done...

was disgraceful.

It was not worth getting mad over.

Farewell.

What if that was...

for Yeok's sake?

How disgraceful...

could you be for him?

Can you abandon yourself?

At seems I...

am more desperate than you are.

I didn't know...

she had the note.

I didn't know about it either.

Is that so?

In any case, the Prince did what he did.

Now we need closure.

Everyone in the palace is confused.

But what can we do?

The King doesn't want to let them leave.

Leave here?

We should be thankful he didn't kill them.

What do you mean?

He must have felt betrayed by you.

Especially Chae-kyung...

It's embarrassing to say...

since Chae-kyung is my daughter-in-law.

But the King is very fond her.

Did you know that?

I don't think I understand...

what you're saying.

Make sure she behaves sensibly.

I should have...

killed you back then.

Wait.

It's still not too late.

It's not too late.

I'm back.

How could you do this to us?

Are we nothing to you?

I'm sorry.

I understand that you wanted to give up.

But at least...

you should've come to us first. Don't you think?

What about our guys?

They've risked their lives to make you King!

I'm deeply sorry.

Stand up.

I failed to keep my promise to become King for you.

I'm sorry I'm running away like this.

I was irresponsible.

But what I'm sorry about even more...

is that I am...

happy now.

For the first time.

Ever since throwing that note away that kept me and my brother apart,

I've been feeling so free.

And I feel alive...

after confessing...

to Chae-kyung.

Get up.

I only realized it now.

I didn't do it for a great cause.

I realized I wanted to...

get back at my brother.

But...

a King isn't supposed to be like that. Right?

Above all,

I wanted to...

give him another chance.

I understand how you feel.

But I can't understand your decision.

He is your brother as well as the King.

I understand you feel sympathy for him.

But to me, and...

to the rest of us,

the King is a murderer who killed our family.

A tyrant that oppresses his own people.

So I will continue working with the shell guys.

If we can't oust the King,

at least we can keep him in check.

You can leave.

We'll be in danger anyways...

if you stay.

Why did you want to see me?

The secret room at the pawnshop...

Shin Soo-geun knows about it.

What?

What do you mean?

He disguised himself as a shell guy

and snuck into the room with us,

to secretly spy on us.

And then?

The Prince let him go.

That means... Jwauijeong isn't doing anything

despite knowing about it?

He must have been afraid that his daughter would also be in danger

if the King found out the Prince was plotting treason.

But you know who Shin is.

He is the King's closest ally.

He's supposed to serve and protect the King.

He won't keep it secret for long because his son-in-law is involved.

In that case, what about following Queen Mother's advice?

Did she say something in particular?

She said we can stop him from leaving...

by playing on his weakness.

Weakness...

Yeok was plotting a rebellion because he felt betrayed by his brother.

He became obsessed with his own life and the lives of his people.

That obsession is Yeok's weakness.

I suppose that explains his unexpected behavior.

When someone he cares for is in danger,

he loses control.

So...

it shouldn't be difficult to control him.

We have to make him realize...

that he needs to become King to protect his people.

What about coming between the King and Jwauijeong?

If the King finds out Jwauijeong didn't tell him about the pawnshop,

the King will feel deeply betrayed.

And judging by the King's personality,

he will try to get back at Shin.

Right. Then the Prince will do what he has to

to protect his family.

He will have no choice but to return.

Since you've been suspended,

you must have a lot of free time lately.

I'm surprised you wanted to see me.

You must have been shocked by what has happened lately.

I came here to offer comfort.

I also have a gift.

A gift?

I'm sure you know I don't accept cheap gifts.

I'm sure you'll love it.

You haven't been as close as you used to be with Jwauijeong.

Jwauijeong?

Are you gonna...

tell me what his weakness is?

Actually...

Jwauijeong?

That's right.

If this is true, it means he's siding with the traitors.

You can't keep him close.

How dare you...

complain about my decision to tear down the houses?

What are you waiting for?

I didn't hear you say bull's-eye!

-Bull's-eye! -Your Majesty.

Stop the senseless killings.

Senseless?

I'm trying...

to maintain my authority.

They disobeyed my orders.

They can try to take my throne.

Do you think they'll try to take the throne? They're powerless.

Right.

They are powerless,

and have no motive for a rebellion.

But...

you do.

You have power...

and the motive.

Your Majesty.

I'm just one who is here to serve you.

Then why didn't you bring the note to me?

I didn't know.

If I did, I would've brought it right away.

Prove it.

Prove that you don't have a motive.

Capture the shell guys,

and...

prove that the Prince is the leader.

The secret note was burned. And he's going to leave Hanseong.

Even if it turns out he's the leader,

the shell guys have no power and no cause.

Right.

They have no power and no cause.

That's all the more reason why I need them.

I need to kill them.

Your Majesty,

please let the Prince go.

Did I ask you to catch him?

I asked you to catch the shell guys.

Why are you messing it up?

Please just relax.

What is that? Something new?

Was it a gift?

A surprise.

He's been carrying this with him for a long time.

Did you two have time for that?

I didn't know it was here.

Wait.

My nanny took off my hairpiece. He should at least put this ring on me.

Why are you up still?

Put this on me.

-How did you-- -I found it. Put this on me now.

It fits perfectly.

It's pretty.

-I want to try it. -Why?

-Just once. -No.

I'm not gonna steal it. Stop being mean.

-Just once. -No.

-Just once. -Is the Princess here?

Someone from the palace is here.

Is he here to give you permission to leave?

I'm all right.

I'm all right too.

By the way, I don't think Queen Mother and the Deputy Chief

are going to stop planning a rebellion.

-Myung-hye. -Myung-hye.

You're here.

Queen Mother asked me to come back with you.

You'll get permission to leave today.

She wants to see you before you leave.

The letter?

Yes.

He made up his mind sooner than we thought.

I have to go to the palace.

I'll see you at the inn.

It may be our last time

having a drink together.

You are accused of giving out rice to people...

and causing civil unrest by exposing corrupt officials.

The shell guys, however,

were secretly plotting a rebellion.

So, we'll attack their headquarters and bring them all to justice.

Follow my orders.

Jwauijeong is taking Uigeumbu soldiers with him?

Yes.

Where's Yeok?

Is he at the pawnshop?

Myung-hye is going to bring him here.

I hope she gets him out without any trouble.

Since it's going to be a large battle,

we must offer something in return.

And we must also gain from it.

I believe it's time...

to disband the group now.

The King and Doseungji are obsessed with catching them.

We can cut our losses and be free.

What do you mean by cut our losses?

I think Seo Noh will be fine.

He's of no use without his father.

Your Majesty, the Princess is here.

Let her in.

Your Majesty.

I was waiting.

Your Majesty.

Do you know why I wanted to see you?

I do not.

You made a wish.

Your husband affirmed it...

in exchange for the secret note.

What else can I do?

I'll let you leave.

It was the King's will.

I deeply appreciate it.

I kept my promise.

But you didn't.

You'll have to pay the price.

What do you mean?

Your father didn't tell me he knew about the shell guys' secret room.

So I ordered him to bring the shell guys to justice

to see if he's truly...

loyal to me.

-Are you all here? -Yes.

Search every single corner!

Yes!

-Take them all out. -This is all I found.

Hurry.

Start with yours.

Jwauijeong, I appreciate your service.

Did you find their hideout?

If I had, I would've raided it already.

Oh, dear.

The King would be very disappointed if he heard what you just said.

From what I heard,

you discovered their hideout

while spying on them undercover.

Who told you that?

Someone gave me a present.

There's no turning back. Choose one...

between your son-in-law and your daughter.

Choose only one.

You'd better hurry and bring the Prince to the King

if you want to save your daughter and your wife.

But...

if you try to play games with me to try and protect them,

you'll end up losing your own life.

If he fails to catch anyone,

I won't be able to test his loyalty.

I'll have to make a decision.

To punish him, you and your family...

for attempting a rebellion.

Your Majesty.

Then...

the letter of permission will be useless.

You won't be able to leave here.

Don't you think?

Was it me that...

made you like this?

Yes.

Each time I come to Hanseong,

I see you on the streets, not at the palace.

Your Majesty.

She's your mother.

That means she's my mother too.

Didn't you say it's an ink painting?

You told me they are Chinese roses.

Chae-kyung.

Your Majesty.

There is nothing I can't have as King.

So, I must have you too.

Chae-kyung!

Your Majesty.

I didn't know you'd have feelings for me.

Why are you torturing yourself?

I can't stay with you.

But I couldn't help.

How can I let you be with another man...

when you're already in my heart?

You already let me go.

You gave your order...

and married me off to your brother.

I regret it.

So...

I want to fix it.

Myung-hye.

What happened to your wrist?

You don't create posters anymore.

What are you doing?

Nothing.

Tell me. You're hiding something.

Just come with me. You'll find out.

Did something happen to them?

Nak-cheon!

Search everywhere!

The Prince is the true King.

The late King left a secret note.

What are you doing?

Don't put everything outside. Something is wrong.

Some of these posters say we were plotting a rebellion.

What?

Oh, gosh. Who on earth did this?

If they find this, we're all dead.

If you want to make things right,

do as I say.

Hurry.

Some could be mixed in with what we left outside.

We must go.

Go. There are soldiers outside.

Go.

Around this time,

the Uigeumbu troops

broke into the shell guys' secret hideout.

What should I do...

to help you relax?

You'll soon find out.

You may...

end up coming to me.

Father.

Doseungji Im Sa-hong is here.

They'll break down the door very soon.

You must leave now.

If you let me go,

you'll be in danger.

If you know that, don't ever come back here.

Leave with Chae-kyung right now.

This will be...

the last call I make...

as your father-in-law,

I'm doing you this favor.

Stop.

You made the wrong decision.

This is a trap. Let them know not to gather here anymore.

Let everyone know.

If anyone gets caught,

we'll all be caught. Do you understand me? Go now.

Don't ever come back here.

Leave with Chae-kyung right now.

Your Majesty.

-Doseungji has arrived. -Let him in.

-Father! -Chae-kyung.

Your Majesty.

Jwauijeong helped the traitors escape.

This is proof that the group was planning a rebellion.

The Prince is supposed to be the true King.

The late King left a secret note.

Did you...

really betray me?

Your Majesty.

Father.

Your Majesty.

As promised,

I have to take your life.

But first...

Chae-kyung must die first.

Your Majesty.

See, brother.

The King won't change.

Do you think it's okay to use others as a shield to save your own life?

Even without proof,

you can blame an innocent person

and kill him.

You're wielding a sword in front of everyone.

Without cause and principle, the throne is meaningless!

Keep each other safe from harm.

Is it all over?

No doubt you'll ask for something you're not supposed to have.

I can't let you.