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The Princess' Man

[The following program recreated historical events by adding fictional characters and situations]

Episode 22

Kim Seungyu.

We know that you are here.

You wouldn't leave your lover and friend behind to run away, would you?

Where is Kim Seungyu?

He's already left.

You think I'm that stupid?

Are you trying to use me as bait? It won't work.

We'll have to see about that.

Kim Seungyu, can you see this?

Unless you want this woman to die, show yourself at once!

Did I not just tell you that he left already?

Why aren't you coming out?

Is your survival all you care about?

What is the meaning of this?

Why don't you point that blade at me?

Slay me instead.

Why... Why can't you do it?

What are you trying to accomplish, hiding behind this sword of yours?

Seungyu, hurry up and go.

Kim Seungyu!!

I said go!

- Jong! - Go!!

Stop him! You can't let him get away!

How could government troops assist you?

What were you scheming?

Why... Are you going to arrest me again?

If you committed any crime, indeed I shall.

After all, are you not a loyal subject undaunted by the prospect of dying?

Although you display that fealty by hiding under a woman's skirt,

and cowardly trying to survive.

I will not tolerate that kind of contempt from you.

Why... Are you ashamed of having been spared?

You bastard...

Let go!

A declaration?

Are you really conspiring in an act of treason?

Why did you stop?

I'm worried about Jong.

Let us go back, then.

I must meet with Prince Geumseong.

But I'd never feel at ease if you didn't go back.

Let's just go back a moment to check on him.

Thank you.

A declaration?!

Are you telling me they found it?

Yes.

They are likely taking him to the bureau prisons. We must hasten.

I'm coming, too.

You cannot attract any unwarranted attention, so shouldn't I go in your stead?

That little...

I exiled him so he could reflect on his misdeeds,

and he once again conspires against me?

Dare I say, Your Majesty's benevolence is what led to this treacherous complot.

I don't see any reason not to condemn their vile acts.

Who should that knave thank for having been spared twice?!

Insolent fool.

Execute Jeong Jong in the morrow without a single hesitation.

I shall witness that spurious little traitor being dismembered for his crimes.

Yes, and the man who orchestrated this entire ordeal is Prince Geumseong.

I therefore suggest he be executed as well.

Order Geumseong to drink poison in repentance at once.

Yes, Sire.

Did you get a message from the palace?

Yes.

I suppose it deals with the Royal Son-in-law's execution.

That is indeed the case.

His Majesty ordered his execution in the morrow.

Let us visit the criminal.

Follow me.

I guess my execution has been decided.

By the morrow, you will no longer be of this world.

And yet you still don't want to beg for your life?

What other subterfuge are you trying to subject me to?

Kim Seungyu will once again come to your rescue, I trust.

And this time, he won't be able to escape.

For I will slay him at all costs.

Are you using me as bait to kill Seungyu?

Have you already forgotten what the master told us before he died?

Did he not tell us to save and not kill each other?

The gates are locked.

Seems like they faced trouble because of what happened last time.

I wonder where I can take her now...

Anyhow... I really envy you.

Always surrounded by these fine ladies.

What happened?

Seokju Hyungnim told me to remain behind, as you might have been coming back.

Why was Bingok Mansion closed?

After Seokju Hyungnim was arrested, they eventually let him go,

but since they had eyes on him all the time, they just closed it.

Let's go.

You never know who might be seeing you here.

Let's go.

Uncle! Eonni!

Is everything fine?

- How about you? - Yes.

Are you all right?

I've heard of all the trouble you went through because of me.

Trouble?! What trouble? Look at me.

I'm fine.

I apologize to you all as well.

When things quiet down, we'll go back.

I'll have to find out what happened to Jong first.

In broad daylight?

What are you, out of your mind?

Hyung... Are you that eager to get caught?

I'll go to the capital bureau by myself.

I'm the only one they'll let him see.

If you do manage to meet him, tell him that we shall soon come to his rescue,

so he needn't worry.

Be careful.

All right.

I have a favor to ask you.

Go ahead.

Go to the garrison and bring a certain Park Heungsoo to me.

If you tell him I sent you, he'll know.

All right.

You cannot meet anyone sentenced for treason.

- Call Prefect Shin immediately. - It was Prefect Shin's order!

Get out of my way!

A moment... Just a moment will do.

I said no, so take your leave!

Step aside.

Please, come in.

There is a way to save Jong.

Convince the Royal Son-in-law to once again beg for his life.

If you know where Kim Seungyu is, you can tell us right now.

I will let him go right away.

Kim Seungyu will once again come to your rescue, I trust.

And this time, he won't be able to escape.

For I will slay him at all costs.

I thought I was dreaming.

Why did you come all the way here?

I met Prefect Shin on my way here.

What did he say to inveigle you?

That if we tell him where Kim Seungyu is, he will let you go.

My execution will take place in the morrow.

Even if his intent was that of sparing me, would Suyang feel the same?

Should you accord us your benevolence,

we shall quietly spend the rest of our days far away from you.

But should you fail to live up to that pledge,

Jeong Jong shall be dismembered right under your watch.

Lecturer Kim will come to your rescue tonight.

He wanted me to convey you this.

That is exactly what they want.

To kill me, and at the same time get the chance to kill Seungyu.

But, Dear...

There is no turning back for me now.

But if Seungyu ends up meeting his demise, who will contend against Suyang?

Don't you want to live?

I do.

There is nothing I desire more than that.

However...

Should Seungyu come here, it wouldn't mean my survival,

but only death for the two of us.

Don't tell Seungyu of my execution, and encourage him to act.

I can't.

Don't do this to me, Dear.

Exposed?

Are you suggesting that our plans have been exposed?

We must rescue the Royal Son-in-law.

Is this the reason why the Gwangju magistrate deployed already?

Did you find those cannons?

We might be needing them to rescue the Royal Son-in-law.

They have suddenly forbidden any approach to cannons and the rest of the weapons.

What do you plan to do now?

We'll first rescue the Royal Son-in-law, and then draw new plans.

I might not be in great condition, but you can count on my help.

Thank you. I will come again in the evening.

Are you going tonight?

We will rescue him one way or another.

Your Highness.

What is that look on your face?

Did anything happen to the Royal Son-in-law?

Tomorrow...

he will be executed.

I'll have to tell the master.

He said they're going to rescue him tonight.

Kim Seungyu cannot go there.

What are you trying to say?

Kim Seungyu coming to his rescue is exactly what Prefect Shin wants.

What?!

Unless he wants to perish in vain, he better not go.

Your Highness...

And don't tell him that the Royal Son-in-law will be executed tomorrow.

How... How can I tell him such a lie?

If we lose Kim Seungyu as well, who will ever contend with your father?

Do as I say.

We can't lose both of them, can we?

What's the matter?

Did anything happen to Her Highness?

No.

Did she meet Jong?

We will move once it gets dark.

Remain by Her Highness' side and give her strength.

Going tonight would be a heedless mistake.

He said that surveillance will be too tight tonight,

so he will contact me again in a few days, if given the chance.

Are they releasing him, this time?

Looks like the baby gave him hope.

That's a relief.

I will rescue Jong at all costs.

Thank you.

Would you prefer a girl, or a boy?

Boy or girl,

as long as our child resembles you, I'll be happy.

Listen.

Bring me something to write.

What for?

I must give my child a name.

All right, wait a moment.

Father...

Those who conspired against me will be executed today.

All you need to do now is succeed your father on the throne.

So get up.

Father...

Yes, tell me.

Being confined to these palace walls is suffocating.

I want to rest at our old residence.

Seems like he misses home.

Sire... May you fulfill his wishes.

Let us do that.

If it can only bring you back on your feet, why would I refuse?

I must look better than I've ever looked.

After all, isn't it the last time he'll ever see me?

It's you.

Yes, Dear.

I don't want you to witness such a heinous spectacle,

so don't come to my execution.

No. It's only natural I should be there.

I might not join you in demise because of our child,

but I will show him what a righteous man his father was.

Forgive me.

Forgive me for not being able to protect you until the end.

Criminal Jeong Jong, it is time.

It's our child's name.

Not knowing whether it'll be a boy or a girl, I chose two.

May you raise our child into a strong and beautiful person like you.

I will.

So in the end, you decided to give up your life.

Are you afraid of Seungyu?

He doesn't know that I'll be executed today.

What?!

You will never capture him.

You stubborn fool...

Myeon.

I might have resented you,

but it was never hatred.

I pity both you and Seungyu.

I was just about to contact you. We're setting him free tonight.

The Royal Son-in-law's execution is set for today.

What?! What are you talking about?

- I was told it wasn't today, but... - They've already taken him there.

The execution is today?

Did you know about it?

So why... Why?

The reasoned I summoned Your Excellencies here to witness this execution...

was in the hope of avoiding any further heedless complots that will end up the same way.

Watch and witness what befalls those who dare to conspire against me.

Yes, Sire.

Bring the criminal!

Insolent minion...

Back when Princess Gyeonghye knelt before me asking for clemency,

I was benevolent enough to accord it to you.

But you dare to once again conspire to kill me?

This time, beg for your life on your own.

That...

Suyang, heed my words.

My limbs might be about to be torn into pieces,

but my spirit shall live on, and haunt your every dream.

Make sure all that comes out of his mouth are howls of pain!

And your descendants will suffer the same torment!

That...

- Proceed with the execution! - Yes!

Jong...

Jong!

It must have been so hard...

So painful...

Jong...

If you knew already, why didn't you tell me?

You knew what Jong meant to me...

Why...

- Jabeon. - Yes, Naeuri.

How is your life?

As for mine...

Well, it couldn't be better.

Naeuri.

I ended up killing Jong.

My hands are stained...

with the blood of a friend of mine.

Why didn't you even give me a chance?

I had a chance to save him...

- I could save him... - Wake up.

And don't ignore the Royal Son-in-law's wish to see you survive.

Why... Why didn't you...

Grant him the burial of a friend like you.

We can't leave him in that cold and barren soil, can we?

Who is it?

A criminal was executed here. Take your leave.

Don't dare stop me!

- Sentenced for High Treason - Jeong Jong

Jong.

Do you feel some peace, now?

Forgive me.

I am truly sorry.

Sire...

After ridding ourselves of Geumseong and Jeong Jong,

it would not be conscionable to spare the Erstwhile King.

May you give the order.

After alerting the populace of the vile complot you were subjected to,

who would ever remonstrate, should you sentence him for treason?

You must hasten and make a decision.

Should we let this slide, could we not risk facing another complot in the near future?

I know... I know that very well. Still...

Poisoning such a young boy whilst my own son is afflicted by malady...

That is the very reason why ominous figures could use that against you.

Making a swift decision that will pave the way for the crown prince's future investiture...

I used my brother's malady to gain this throne, who knew it would come to this?

Sire, you cannot let this weaken your resolve.

I shall pray for Buddha's guidance.

I just ordered Geumseong and the Erstwhile King to be poisoned.

And after that, his sister Princess Gyeonghye shall be exiled as a government slave,

so there will be no more bloodshed.

Sire...

Sire...

Sister.

Look at how wondrous a day it is.

It feels like something propitious is about to happen.

What brings you here?

Orders from His Majesty.

Sister.

I miss you.

Father... Father.

You need to eat something.

Only then you'll be able to protect the baby inside your womb.

If you keep this up, you'll make the late Royal Son-in-law and Erstwhile King sad.

If I become a government slave, what will that make of you?

I promised the Royal Son-in-law that I would be by your side to the end.

I will stay with you until my very last breath.

I've heard you've been coming here for days?

I came right after hearing the news.

Right... Your father turned me into a government slave.

I might bear all the resentment in the world towards your father,

but I bear no ill will against you, so don't come again.

Are you there?

It's Seryeong.

I'll be here until you wake up.

If you want to talk, call me.

I wanted to let go of it all.

The will to avenge my father, and my feelings for you.

Forsake it all and leave, go far away from here.

I wonder why I'm so weak,

why I even got into a fight I'll never be able to win.

So, do you want to leave?

The master and Jong entrusted a great task upon me.

And what is that?

I am the only one left who can contend with Suyang.

I don't care if it'll lead to failure, even more than once.

The act of fighting itself matters more than victory or defeat.

I'll never let my fear of failure stop me from fighting.

And a new fight is about to begin.

Forgive me for becoming an even bigger burden.

For bringing you even more anguish.

You're not.

I don't know how I can make up for all that you've been subjected to.

What took you so long? We've been waiting for you.

I'm sorry.

- I couldn't make it any earlier. - I'll get going.

Who was that?

We've heard the crown prince went back to his old residence,

so we're looking into it.

The crown prince?

Seems like his malady is quite serious.

It's the perfect opportunity for us.

Let us go in.

We can no longer do it in the capital, for people now know my face,

so I thought we should move our stronghold outside and regroup.

We will build an even bigger army, and finally bring an end to Suyang's tyranny.

Do you have any place in mind?

I haven't decided quite yet.

Why not choose Hamgil Province?

By Hamgil Province...

Exactly where General Daeho was.

Where my father was...

There lives a famous bandit known as Lee Shiae.

Under General Daeho, he used to prosper.

But due to Suyang's constant oppression, he will surely join our cause.

Let's go there.

How did you know?

There is plenty to eat in here.

I knew many people come here to pray, so I came.

Looks like Her Majesty the Queen is here to pray for the crown prince, Nunim.

The crown prince?!

What are you...

So you were alive.

So... Where have you been lodging?

I cannot tell you that.

But Sung is ailing? What happened to him?

We have yet to find a cause, and he keeps getting worse.

As he said the palace was too suffocating, we sent him back to our old residence,

but you're all he keeps asking for.

Come back now.

I'll tell your father.

I will also ask him to reinstate you.

If you don't want to come back to the palace, you can stay with Sung.

I am greatly concerned about Sung's malady,

but that won't make the suffering I feel because of His Highness' death...

and Princess Gyeonghye's situation go away.

Are you truly going to side with them and spite your own father?

I never wished for anything to befall him.

You never did?

If that is true, then what other purpose is guiding you?

I shall take my leave.

Are you going back to that Kim Seungyu?

Will Sung have to perish for you to wake up and return?

What could possibly matter more than your own flesh and blood?

How cruel... Stubborn and cruel.

I have met Seryeong today.

She is no longer my daughter, so it doesn't concern me.

Upon learning of the crown prince's malady, she seemed sincerely concerned.

Sire.

I will make sure she comes back by the crown prince's side,

so forgive the past.

Did you hear where she's lodging?

She wouldn't answer.

If she comes back on her own, I won't try to stop her.

Sire...

But even if she does come back, she wouldn't cut her ties with Kim Seungyu.

So don't lose this opportunity to use her and at last capture him.

Yes.

Sire...

Your Highness... Don't even go inside.

His Majesty wants to use you to get to Kim Seungyu.

Did he really...

Can't you just go back?

The crown prince is about to...

You're all he's asking for.

Your Highness...

Is she really Suyang's daughter?

I've heard her being called Your Highness right outside Suyang's residence.

How could that be the case?

Clear their misunderstanding.

It's right as you saw.

How could you associate with Suyang's... This is inadmissible.

She is no longer Suyang's daughter.

She fought her father by taking the Erstwhile King's side.

Are you going to take her along to Hamgil Province?

We cannot bring her with us.

And I doubt Lee Shiae and his men would accept her presence.

Give it some thought.

I agree with him.

Hyungnim.

I know.

How kind and sincere a person she really is.

But it's only obvious that we'll all suffer even more because of who she is.

She might have cut her ties with him,

but how can she witness you kill her own father without blinking once?

It's a problem if you stay with her, and even if you don't.

How could you associate with Suyang's... This is inadmissible.

We cannot bring her with us.

Are you inside?

We discussed our plan for Hamgil Province.

We'll move in a couple of days.

I've heard your brother is ill.

Yes.

Are his ailments weighing on your mind?

I'm sorry.

Don't be.

Have some rest.

Master.

I want to go horseriding.

At this hour?

Go inside a moment and avoid the rain.

How about you?

I'll find something to set up a fire, so go inside so that your garments can dry.

Yes.

Master.

I will not come.

I can't become a burden to you.

What are you saying? Did you perchance...

hear what we were saying?

I'll wait until you come back for me.

Don't forget me.

I'll come back for you at all costs.