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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:00,067 --> 00:00:05,959 CAPTIVATING THE KING 2 00:00:06,040 --> 00:00:07,258 ALL CHARACTERS, LOCATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INCIDENTS 3 00:00:07,339 --> 00:00:08,567 DEPICTED IN THIS DRAMA ARE ENTIRELY FICTITIOUS 4 00:00:08,648 --> 00:00:09,988 PRODUCTION GUIDELINES WERE STRICTLY FOLLOWED WHEN FILMING WITH ANIMALS 5 00:00:41,377 --> 00:00:43,004 I swear on the heavens… 6 00:00:47,008 --> 00:00:49,803 that I have never plotted treason. 7 00:00:51,971 --> 00:00:53,973 Do not defile the heavens' name. 8 00:00:54,474 --> 00:00:57,393 It is treason in itself 9 00:00:58,144 --> 00:01:00,355 to audaciously point a sword at me! 10 00:01:24,045 --> 00:01:25,588 What do I have to do 11 00:01:26,297 --> 00:01:28,216 to make you believe me? 12 00:01:40,854 --> 00:01:43,189 Confess your crimes as the spy… 13 00:01:45,483 --> 00:01:46,609 and take your own life. 14 00:01:53,658 --> 00:01:54,701 Why? 15 00:01:55,493 --> 00:01:56,786 Can you not do it? 16 00:01:59,539 --> 00:02:01,457 Do you remember 17 00:02:02,917 --> 00:02:05,920 what you said to me before I was taken to Shenyang? 18 00:02:06,004 --> 00:02:08,548 It has been years. 19 00:02:09,132 --> 00:02:11,134 How am I to remember such a thing? 20 00:02:12,302 --> 00:02:14,304 "Survive and return at all costs. 21 00:02:18,224 --> 00:02:19,642 I will not forgive you 22 00:02:21,144 --> 00:02:23,980 if you do not abide by this order. 23 00:02:29,235 --> 00:02:31,571 I am your only elder brother, 24 00:02:32,405 --> 00:02:35,325 and you are my only younger brother. 25 00:02:36,409 --> 00:02:39,287 Your injuries are my injuries. 26 00:02:40,705 --> 00:02:42,749 So please return home safely." 27 00:02:44,626 --> 00:02:47,462 I must not have been myself back then, 28 00:02:48,379 --> 00:02:52,342 seeing that I blabbered such lies. 29 00:02:52,425 --> 00:02:56,054 There is no use trying to hurt me with your words. 30 00:02:57,388 --> 00:02:59,724 You have adored me since I was young. 31 00:03:01,142 --> 00:03:03,186 And I know that better than anyone. 32 00:03:03,269 --> 00:03:04,687 Yes, I did adore you! 33 00:03:06,064 --> 00:03:09,484 That was the only way to escape the persecution of the Queen Dowager 34 00:03:09,567 --> 00:03:11,319 and keep myself safe 35 00:03:12,195 --> 00:03:14,614 until I ascended the throne. 36 00:03:20,453 --> 00:03:21,454 I… 37 00:03:24,290 --> 00:03:25,458 have… 38 00:03:27,752 --> 00:03:31,631 never loved you. 39 00:03:50,316 --> 00:03:51,317 I… 40 00:03:53,528 --> 00:03:58,741 have always loved you, Brother. 41 00:04:00,576 --> 00:04:03,746 Have you decided to beg for your life with such a transparent lie? 42 00:04:04,330 --> 00:04:05,999 I cannot take my own life. 43 00:04:06,624 --> 00:04:08,418 Please end my life with your own hands. 44 00:04:08,501 --> 00:04:09,752 Fine! 45 00:04:10,920 --> 00:04:13,298 If that is your wish, 46 00:04:17,093 --> 00:04:18,970 I shall do so 47 00:04:19,762 --> 00:04:22,140 with my own hands. 48 00:04:25,393 --> 00:04:27,186 Do not resent me. 49 00:04:29,230 --> 00:04:31,065 You have brought this upon yourself. 50 00:04:32,692 --> 00:04:34,193 Do not worry. 51 00:04:36,738 --> 00:04:38,197 I will leave this world 52 00:04:39,824 --> 00:04:41,701 with no resentment or grudge. 53 00:04:42,827 --> 00:04:43,828 Please… 54 00:04:45,872 --> 00:04:47,665 free yourself from captivation… 55 00:04:52,211 --> 00:04:54,047 and become a virtuous king. 56 00:05:15,693 --> 00:05:16,861 Brother! 57 00:05:17,653 --> 00:05:18,863 Brother! 58 00:05:21,240 --> 00:05:22,700 What is going on? 59 00:05:29,499 --> 00:05:31,584 Did you drink the herbal medicine that was not tasted? 60 00:05:39,509 --> 00:05:40,760 Is anyone there? 61 00:05:42,845 --> 00:05:44,806 Is there no one outside? 62 00:05:47,350 --> 00:05:48,392 Did you call… 63 00:05:50,228 --> 00:05:51,312 Your Majesty. 64 00:05:52,105 --> 00:05:53,856 Bring the royal physician immediately! 65 00:05:53,940 --> 00:05:54,941 Pardon? 66 00:05:55,024 --> 00:05:55,900 Yes, Your Highness. 67 00:05:56,734 --> 00:05:57,777 Your Majesty… 68 00:06:14,752 --> 00:06:16,379 If… 69 00:06:19,590 --> 00:06:20,758 I die right now, 70 00:06:22,385 --> 00:06:24,846 only one person… 71 00:06:29,183 --> 00:06:31,144 stands to gain from it. 72 00:06:40,695 --> 00:06:41,779 Earlier, 73 00:06:44,490 --> 00:06:46,409 you told me… 74 00:06:48,703 --> 00:06:53,332 that you have never plotted treason. 75 00:06:57,044 --> 00:06:59,881 Can you swear… 76 00:07:03,259 --> 00:07:06,179 that your words hold no shroud of deceit? 77 00:07:09,056 --> 00:07:10,099 Yes. 78 00:07:10,850 --> 00:07:12,393 I swear. 79 00:07:21,652 --> 00:07:24,697 These are my last words. 80 00:07:27,283 --> 00:07:28,367 Find… 81 00:07:30,119 --> 00:07:32,872 the one who harmed me 82 00:07:34,123 --> 00:07:36,334 and punish them. 83 00:07:38,002 --> 00:07:39,212 And see to it 84 00:07:40,588 --> 00:07:43,049 that the Prince Royal ascends to the throne. 85 00:08:02,902 --> 00:08:04,862 Do not… 86 00:08:05,863 --> 00:08:08,658 Do not trust anyone. 87 00:08:11,202 --> 00:08:12,578 No one… 88 00:08:13,996 --> 00:08:15,164 Please… 89 00:08:19,168 --> 00:08:21,754 preserve your energy, Your Majesty. 90 00:08:23,881 --> 00:08:24,966 In… 91 00:08:32,014 --> 00:08:34,725 My brother, 92 00:08:35,893 --> 00:08:36,978 In. 93 00:08:42,775 --> 00:08:43,943 I… 94 00:08:50,324 --> 00:08:51,492 have… 95 00:09:02,336 --> 00:09:03,337 Brother. 96 00:09:07,091 --> 00:09:07,925 Brother. 97 00:09:10,553 --> 00:09:11,387 Your Highness! 98 00:09:11,470 --> 00:09:13,222 The royal physicians are here! 99 00:09:18,978 --> 00:09:21,022 My brother has temporarily lost consciousness. 100 00:09:21,731 --> 00:09:23,107 Treat him immediately. 101 00:09:40,041 --> 00:09:42,001 Why are you backing away? 102 00:09:43,252 --> 00:09:44,170 Forgive me. 103 00:09:44,920 --> 00:09:46,422 Please take my life instead! 104 00:09:49,550 --> 00:09:50,718 Take your life? 105 00:09:52,720 --> 00:09:53,888 What do you mean? 106 00:09:55,181 --> 00:09:56,891 His Majesty… 107 00:09:58,809 --> 00:10:00,561 has already passed. 108 00:10:29,048 --> 00:10:30,091 Hongjang. 109 00:10:32,885 --> 00:10:34,345 Please hang in there. 110 00:10:36,180 --> 00:10:38,683 His Highness will save us no matter what. 111 00:10:40,643 --> 00:10:42,770 Yes, my lord. 112 00:11:34,864 --> 00:11:35,990 Your Highness. 113 00:11:46,917 --> 00:11:50,713 I came running as soon as I heard the news of His Majesty's passing. 114 00:12:46,602 --> 00:12:48,687 If I die right now, 115 00:12:49,772 --> 00:12:52,441 only one person… 116 00:12:56,570 --> 00:12:58,489 stands to gain from it. 117 00:13:13,295 --> 00:13:16,590 These are my last words. 118 00:13:18,926 --> 00:13:20,010 Find… 119 00:13:21,637 --> 00:13:24,515 the one who harmed me 120 00:13:25,766 --> 00:13:28,018 and punish them. 121 00:13:29,728 --> 00:13:30,813 And see to it 122 00:13:32,231 --> 00:13:34,775 that the Prince Royal ascends to the throne. 123 00:13:43,659 --> 00:13:44,743 Your Highness. 124 00:13:46,453 --> 00:13:48,622 I understand you are deeply distressed 125 00:13:49,707 --> 00:13:51,375 about His Majesty's sudden passing. 126 00:13:52,626 --> 00:13:55,921 But it was an inevitable event as his chronic illness had been worsening. 127 00:13:59,216 --> 00:14:00,426 My brother 128 00:14:01,719 --> 00:14:03,470 was poisoned to death. 129 00:14:05,514 --> 00:14:09,643 Who would have dared to commit such an atrocious and treasonous act? 130 00:14:17,735 --> 00:14:19,612 Tell me, who did it? 131 00:14:40,633 --> 00:14:42,051 Now that the tiger is gone, 132 00:14:42,134 --> 00:14:44,637 packs of hyenas will run wild. 133 00:14:45,220 --> 00:14:47,306 They will reveal their indecent motives 134 00:14:47,389 --> 00:14:50,100 and jump on you to rip your throat open. 135 00:14:55,856 --> 00:14:59,068 Do you remember what you told me last time? 136 00:15:01,612 --> 00:15:03,364 By last time, do you mean… 137 00:15:03,447 --> 00:15:04,990 You told me that ascending to the throne, 138 00:15:07,326 --> 00:15:11,080 having the world at my command, and governing this nation as its king 139 00:15:11,163 --> 00:15:13,874 is my fate and to not deny it. 140 00:15:20,297 --> 00:15:21,423 I will 141 00:15:22,675 --> 00:15:23,926 accept that fate. 142 00:15:25,761 --> 00:15:27,179 A wise choice, Your Highness. 143 00:15:30,391 --> 00:15:33,102 Let us head to the Queen Dowager's quarters. 144 00:15:36,647 --> 00:15:37,523 Your Highness. 145 00:15:38,399 --> 00:15:39,900 Why are you hesitating? 146 00:15:39,984 --> 00:15:41,068 Her Royal Highness's command 147 00:15:41,151 --> 00:15:43,320 will not be enough to convince Kim Jong-bae. 148 00:15:44,405 --> 00:15:45,489 However, 149 00:15:46,073 --> 00:15:48,867 there is nothing else we can do for now. 150 00:15:54,748 --> 00:15:56,542 I must wipe off the blood first. 151 00:16:34,455 --> 00:16:35,664 Forgive me, Your Highness. 152 00:17:19,708 --> 00:17:20,834 Did His Majesty 153 00:17:22,252 --> 00:17:24,088 leave any last words? 154 00:17:24,755 --> 00:17:26,590 Please forgive me, 155 00:17:26,673 --> 00:17:29,510 but I was not able to stay by his side when he passed. 156 00:17:30,010 --> 00:17:32,137 He passed unexpectedly. 157 00:17:32,221 --> 00:17:34,515 No one could have kept his side to receive his last words. 158 00:17:34,598 --> 00:17:36,433 You are all wrong. 159 00:17:37,142 --> 00:17:39,603 His Majesty did leave his last words. 160 00:17:41,855 --> 00:17:44,608 Who is the subject who received his last words? 161 00:17:45,984 --> 00:17:47,069 It is me. 162 00:17:48,695 --> 00:17:50,280 I received his last words. 163 00:17:52,116 --> 00:17:55,244 His Majesty passed suddenly. 164 00:17:55,327 --> 00:17:57,704 How could you have heard his last words? 165 00:18:04,670 --> 00:18:05,963 It is thanks to you, Minister Kim. 166 00:18:07,172 --> 00:18:09,883 I came to plead my innocence to him 167 00:18:10,467 --> 00:18:12,427 and ended up receiving his last words. 168 00:18:15,973 --> 00:18:17,141 So… 169 00:18:17,808 --> 00:18:20,435 what were His Majesty's last words? 170 00:18:23,939 --> 00:18:26,358 He entrusted me with the nation's future. 171 00:18:33,448 --> 00:18:34,950 With the nation's future? 172 00:18:35,033 --> 00:18:35,993 What… 173 00:18:37,077 --> 00:18:38,120 could that possibly mean-- 174 00:18:38,203 --> 00:18:40,038 "Ascend to the throne." 175 00:18:42,124 --> 00:18:45,711 "Protect and maintain peace for the nation and its people." 176 00:19:00,601 --> 00:19:02,060 Nonsense! 177 00:19:04,354 --> 00:19:07,649 His Majesty could not have left such lies as his last words! 178 00:19:07,733 --> 00:19:08,942 How dare you? 179 00:19:10,444 --> 00:19:12,487 How dare you suspect him? 180 00:19:12,571 --> 00:19:13,947 His Majesty… 181 00:19:16,408 --> 00:19:19,995 was wary of Grand Prince Jinhan ever since his return from Shenyang. 182 00:19:20,078 --> 00:19:20,913 And yet, 183 00:19:20,996 --> 00:19:23,123 his last words were for a mere grand prince 184 00:19:23,207 --> 00:19:25,250 to ascend to the throne over the legitimate heir, 185 00:19:25,334 --> 00:19:27,002 the Prince Royal? 186 00:19:27,669 --> 00:19:30,047 The very Grand Prince who is being suspected of being 187 00:19:30,130 --> 00:19:31,340 the man behind the spy? 188 00:19:34,927 --> 00:19:36,929 I was just as shocked upon hearing his words. 189 00:19:40,182 --> 00:19:41,183 However, 190 00:19:43,477 --> 00:19:44,770 His Majesty 191 00:19:45,437 --> 00:19:47,356 recognized my loyalty. 192 00:19:49,024 --> 00:19:52,819 And his last thoughts were for the nation and its people facing perilous times. 193 00:19:54,738 --> 00:19:55,572 Thus, 194 00:19:56,782 --> 00:19:58,158 he chose me 195 00:19:59,076 --> 00:20:00,369 over the young Prince Royal. 196 00:20:04,206 --> 00:20:06,083 Do provide evidence 197 00:20:07,042 --> 00:20:08,502 that your words are true. 198 00:20:14,424 --> 00:20:16,927 There is someone else who heard the King's last words. 199 00:20:22,683 --> 00:20:25,018 And who might that be? 200 00:20:27,813 --> 00:20:29,106 Come in and tell them. 201 00:20:46,373 --> 00:20:48,000 This is a sacred meeting. 202 00:20:48,583 --> 00:20:51,086 Hence, you must not commit perjury. 203 00:20:52,963 --> 00:20:54,798 Is it true that His Majesty left 204 00:20:55,340 --> 00:20:57,759 his last words to the Grand Prince? 205 00:21:02,055 --> 00:21:04,266 Yes, it is true. 206 00:21:14,860 --> 00:21:16,361 I will ask again. 207 00:21:18,280 --> 00:21:20,282 Think carefully before you answer. 208 00:21:21,241 --> 00:21:23,744 Did you clearly hear… 209 00:21:26,288 --> 00:21:27,748 His Majesty 210 00:21:29,416 --> 00:21:31,209 command Grand Prince Jinhan 211 00:21:33,295 --> 00:21:35,130 to be his successor 212 00:21:37,466 --> 00:21:39,301 and ascend to the throne? 213 00:21:48,685 --> 00:21:49,519 Yes. 214 00:21:50,645 --> 00:21:52,606 I clearly heard His Majesty 215 00:21:53,607 --> 00:21:55,525 give those very commands. 216 00:22:24,763 --> 00:22:26,681 I swear to the heavens and the earth 217 00:22:28,058 --> 00:22:30,560 that I received His Majesty's last words. 218 00:22:32,854 --> 00:22:33,980 However, 219 00:22:35,607 --> 00:22:40,487 I do not wish to ascend to the throne against the court officials' will. 220 00:22:45,784 --> 00:22:47,911 If even one person from the Royal Family 221 00:22:48,829 --> 00:22:51,206 or any of the civil and military officials oppose it, 222 00:22:52,290 --> 00:22:54,000 I will not ascend to the throne. 223 00:23:15,227 --> 00:23:17,188 You should not have said that. 224 00:23:18,814 --> 00:23:20,691 Whether they are against you or not, 225 00:23:20,775 --> 00:23:24,195 your reign was as good as secured if Her Highness appointed you a successor. 226 00:23:24,278 --> 00:23:27,740 You have fallen into Kim Jong-bae's trap. 227 00:23:28,532 --> 00:23:30,284 I spoke the truth 228 00:23:30,368 --> 00:23:33,788 when I said I would not ascend the throne should anyone oppose me. 229 00:23:34,372 --> 00:23:36,499 If my sincerity fails to move them, 230 00:23:37,792 --> 00:23:41,629 it will be pointless to claim the throne even with my mother's help. 231 00:23:45,424 --> 00:23:49,095 How did you win Court Lady Dong over? 232 00:23:59,772 --> 00:24:00,815 Court Lady Dong. 233 00:24:01,816 --> 00:24:02,900 Court Lady Dong. 234 00:24:05,861 --> 00:24:07,196 Help me. 235 00:24:14,161 --> 00:24:15,162 What… 236 00:24:17,373 --> 00:24:19,333 can I do for you? 237 00:24:23,879 --> 00:24:25,756 If it had not been for you, 238 00:24:26,757 --> 00:24:29,552 this nation would have fallen into crisis. 239 00:24:29,635 --> 00:24:30,845 You praise me greatly, 240 00:24:31,429 --> 00:24:34,140 but I have done nothing. 241 00:24:34,890 --> 00:24:35,891 Is that so? 242 00:24:37,518 --> 00:24:40,146 As the Grand Prince has not ascended to the throne yet, 243 00:24:40,729 --> 00:24:42,648 your apprehension is understandable. 244 00:25:06,922 --> 00:25:08,174 Your Royal Highness, this is… 245 00:25:08,257 --> 00:25:10,593 That norigae is awarded to concubines only. 246 00:25:11,427 --> 00:25:16,015 It is a token of appreciation that I will not forget your contribution. 247 00:25:21,312 --> 00:25:23,147 I am very grateful, Your Royal Highness. 248 00:25:26,108 --> 00:25:27,860 I have looked into the herbal medicine 249 00:25:27,943 --> 00:25:30,362 and the medicine pots of the Royal Clinic, 250 00:25:30,446 --> 00:25:31,989 but I found no poison. 251 00:25:32,072 --> 00:25:33,782 You better speak the truth. 252 00:25:34,742 --> 00:25:35,784 Are you certain? 253 00:25:36,660 --> 00:25:38,287 This concerns His Majesty! 254 00:25:38,871 --> 00:25:40,581 How could I lie? 255 00:25:40,664 --> 00:25:43,459 That is enough. You may leave. 256 00:25:57,264 --> 00:26:00,309 It is clear that His Majesty passed from his illness. 257 00:26:01,769 --> 00:26:03,270 How naive. 258 00:26:04,438 --> 00:26:05,814 Do you really believe him? 259 00:26:05,898 --> 00:26:08,317 He is either bought off by the Grand Prince 260 00:26:08,400 --> 00:26:10,569 or siding with him merely based on his words 261 00:26:10,653 --> 00:26:14,114 that he received the King's last words and voluntarily offering lies. 262 00:26:15,533 --> 00:26:19,995 Do you also believe the Grand Prince murdered the late king, Father? 263 00:26:20,871 --> 00:26:23,707 The late king passed as soon as I tried to uncover 264 00:26:23,791 --> 00:26:25,543 the Grand Prince's crimes. 265 00:26:25,626 --> 00:26:27,753 Do you not find that odd? 266 00:26:27,836 --> 00:26:30,881 We cannot accuse the Grand Prince of crimes solely based on assumptions. 267 00:26:32,383 --> 00:26:33,884 Why do you look so concerned? 268 00:26:34,718 --> 00:26:36,595 He proclaimed himself 269 00:26:36,679 --> 00:26:39,598 that he would not ascend the throne should anyone oppose him. 270 00:26:39,682 --> 00:26:40,891 We can simply oppose, 271 00:26:40,975 --> 00:26:44,728 and that will prevent the Grand Prince from taking the throne. 272 00:26:46,105 --> 00:26:47,648 How foolish. 273 00:26:51,527 --> 00:26:53,821 The Grand Prince is more treacherous than a snake. 274 00:26:53,904 --> 00:26:56,282 He would not have made such a promise without a plan. 275 00:26:59,285 --> 00:27:01,579 Shall I travel to Uiju and meet with Jung Je-pyo? 276 00:27:01,662 --> 00:27:03,664 To do what, exactly? 277 00:27:04,748 --> 00:27:05,666 I would report to him 278 00:27:06,250 --> 00:27:09,878 that Grand Prince Jinhan is the one behind the King's death. 279 00:27:11,255 --> 00:27:12,381 Do not tell me 280 00:27:13,048 --> 00:27:15,884 you want to publicize the murder of the King. 281 00:27:16,844 --> 00:27:18,387 What if the Qing's court uses it as a pretext 282 00:27:18,470 --> 00:27:21,098 {\an8}to deny the Prince Royal's ascension to the throne? 283 00:27:21,682 --> 00:27:22,683 {\an8}In that case, 284 00:27:22,766 --> 00:27:24,977 even if the Grand Prince keeps his word 285 00:27:25,060 --> 00:27:27,354 and the Prince Royal ascends to the throne, 286 00:27:29,898 --> 00:27:30,983 chaos will follow 287 00:27:31,775 --> 00:27:33,485 for quite some time. 288 00:27:36,405 --> 00:27:37,948 Forgive me for saying this, 289 00:27:38,532 --> 00:27:43,162 but we may end up losing everything trying to protect what is not yet ours. 290 00:27:43,245 --> 00:27:45,581 That is simply what I was concerned about. 291 00:27:45,664 --> 00:27:48,375 Leave such concerns to me. 292 00:27:49,251 --> 00:27:50,085 As for you, 293 00:27:50,919 --> 00:27:52,963 just carry out the tasks I give you. 294 00:27:56,592 --> 00:27:57,968 Of course, my lord. 295 00:27:58,052 --> 00:27:59,053 I shall do that. 296 00:28:07,645 --> 00:28:09,521 I do not understand why you continue 297 00:28:09,605 --> 00:28:12,900 to work with an untrustworthy and despicable man like Yoo Hyun-bo. 298 00:28:12,983 --> 00:28:14,568 Yoo Hyun-bo is a hound. 299 00:28:15,319 --> 00:28:18,280 A hound that can bite off a tiger's neck. 300 00:28:18,822 --> 00:28:21,492 When it has served its purpose after the tiger hunt, 301 00:28:23,577 --> 00:28:27,206 I could just boil it and be done with it. 302 00:29:38,360 --> 00:29:39,528 Minister Kim. 303 00:29:39,611 --> 00:29:41,071 What is with these soldiers? 304 00:29:43,490 --> 00:29:44,658 {\an8}Per the mourning protocol, 305 00:29:44,742 --> 00:29:46,785 {\an8}these men will guard the Royal Coffin Hall. 306 00:29:47,828 --> 00:29:49,872 {\an8}It is to prevent any uprising or revolt 307 00:29:50,998 --> 00:29:53,042 that may happen. 308 00:29:56,920 --> 00:29:59,631 It seems like you do not believe my words 309 00:30:01,008 --> 00:30:03,218 that the King left his last words to me. 310 00:30:06,597 --> 00:30:08,098 What kind of fool 311 00:30:09,016 --> 00:30:10,476 would believe in such rubbish? 312 00:30:18,901 --> 00:30:21,987 I need a subject with clear insight, determination, 313 00:30:22,071 --> 00:30:22,946 and… 314 00:30:24,698 --> 00:30:26,992 a spirit of justice. 315 00:30:28,285 --> 00:30:30,287 Could you not confer your trust in me 316 00:30:31,413 --> 00:30:33,499 for this nation and its people? 317 00:30:38,170 --> 00:30:41,006 I would rather hang myself 318 00:30:42,007 --> 00:30:45,177 than serve a wicked traitor. 319 00:30:47,221 --> 00:30:49,473 You have willfully blinded and deafened yourself 320 00:30:50,557 --> 00:30:53,477 that you can neither see nor hear anything. 321 00:30:53,560 --> 00:30:55,187 That may be true. 322 00:30:55,270 --> 00:30:56,146 However, 323 00:30:56,814 --> 00:30:59,525 I have clearly seen and heard 324 00:31:00,109 --> 00:31:01,777 your promise to the court officials. 325 00:31:02,778 --> 00:31:05,030 You said even a single dissent 326 00:31:05,114 --> 00:31:07,825 would be enough to renounce your ascension to the throne. 327 00:31:09,076 --> 00:31:10,077 I hope 328 00:31:10,994 --> 00:31:12,412 you have not forgotten already. 329 00:31:12,496 --> 00:31:13,747 I have not. 330 00:31:15,249 --> 00:31:18,085 I will keep my word. 331 00:31:20,462 --> 00:31:23,924 You will have no choice but to do so. 332 00:31:32,099 --> 00:31:34,476 Mobilize troops immediately 333 00:31:35,227 --> 00:31:36,854 to oppose Kim Jong-bae! 334 00:31:37,437 --> 00:31:39,815 The soldiers that guard the palace and the capital 335 00:31:39,898 --> 00:31:43,193 only take orders from the Minister of War and the Border Defense Council. 336 00:31:43,902 --> 00:31:45,028 To oppose Kim Jong-bae, 337 00:31:45,612 --> 00:31:47,781 we must bring troops from the borders. 338 00:31:47,865 --> 00:31:49,241 Why is that a problem? 339 00:31:49,825 --> 00:31:52,369 I will send my command to the commanders at the borders. 340 00:31:52,452 --> 00:31:53,579 That will not do. 341 00:31:55,539 --> 00:31:57,207 Why do you say so? 342 00:31:57,291 --> 00:31:58,667 The security of the borders 343 00:31:59,209 --> 00:32:01,503 maintains the safety of this nation and the people. 344 00:32:01,587 --> 00:32:04,923 We should not mobilize them without a good reason. 345 00:32:05,007 --> 00:32:06,341 If we do, 346 00:32:06,967 --> 00:32:10,262 it will allow for an opening for the Qing to strike us. 347 00:32:10,846 --> 00:32:13,223 If our troops collide in the capital, 348 00:32:13,307 --> 00:32:16,059 only innocent people will shed blood. 349 00:32:16,768 --> 00:32:18,020 We cannot let that happen. 350 00:32:18,103 --> 00:32:20,230 How can you be so frustrating? 351 00:32:20,856 --> 00:32:24,443 Would you rather let them stampede over you? 352 00:32:24,526 --> 00:32:26,570 I have a plan, 353 00:32:28,488 --> 00:32:29,656 so please wait. 354 00:32:29,740 --> 00:32:31,408 But before that, 355 00:32:31,992 --> 00:32:33,035 I have 356 00:32:33,952 --> 00:32:35,746 a favor to ask of you. 357 00:32:35,829 --> 00:32:37,623 Of course. 358 00:32:38,165 --> 00:32:40,083 You may ask me anything. 359 00:32:40,167 --> 00:32:41,919 It is your eldest son 360 00:32:43,545 --> 00:32:46,089 and the king of this nation who has passed away. 361 00:32:47,132 --> 00:32:49,176 Even if you do not mourn his loss, 362 00:32:50,052 --> 00:32:51,386 please at least pretend 363 00:32:52,721 --> 00:32:54,181 to express your sorrow. 364 00:33:07,736 --> 00:33:08,904 All right. 365 00:33:11,448 --> 00:33:13,075 I shall express my sorrow. 366 00:33:13,659 --> 00:33:14,701 In turn, 367 00:33:15,661 --> 00:33:17,955 please respect my wishes. 368 00:33:41,603 --> 00:33:43,355 Greetings, Your Royal Highness. 369 00:33:54,116 --> 00:33:56,493 The Prince Royal seems gaunt. 370 00:33:57,077 --> 00:33:59,997 He is a precious asset to this royal family. 371 00:34:00,080 --> 00:34:01,832 Though he may be the chief mourner, 372 00:34:02,457 --> 00:34:05,002 take care of him so he does not fall ill. 373 00:34:06,962 --> 00:34:08,422 I will keep that in mind, 374 00:34:09,214 --> 00:34:10,507 Your Royal Highness. 375 00:34:22,060 --> 00:34:24,271 I kept my promise. 376 00:34:24,354 --> 00:34:26,231 It is your turn now. 377 00:34:33,572 --> 00:34:35,657 I heard you have a task for me. 378 00:34:41,121 --> 00:34:42,581 What might this be? 379 00:34:42,664 --> 00:34:47,252 It is a letter the Grand Prince is sending to the troops at the border. 380 00:34:47,336 --> 00:34:49,296 {\an8}You must return before seongbok. 381 00:34:49,379 --> 00:34:50,547 {\an8}SEONGBOK: WEARING A MOURNING DRESS. ASCENSION FOLLOWS AFTER SEONGBOK. 382 00:34:50,630 --> 00:34:51,840 {\an8}Can you manage it? 383 00:34:51,923 --> 00:34:53,175 {\an8}Do not worry. 384 00:34:53,717 --> 00:34:56,345 {\an8}I will return with the troops 385 00:34:56,428 --> 00:34:58,764 even if it costs me my life. 386 00:35:22,412 --> 00:35:24,164 Min Ji-hwan is trying to mobilize the troops 387 00:35:24,247 --> 00:35:26,666 from the northwestern border under the Grand Prince's order? 388 00:35:26,750 --> 00:35:28,293 Are you certain of it? 389 00:35:28,377 --> 00:35:29,669 Yes, my lord. 390 00:35:29,753 --> 00:35:34,216 I saw Min Ji-hwan riding north on a horse with my own two eyes. 391 00:35:36,718 --> 00:35:39,096 After all that song and dance about his love for the people, 392 00:35:40,097 --> 00:35:42,974 he wants to shed blood in the capital? 393 00:35:43,558 --> 00:35:45,352 Before the Grand Prince takes action, 394 00:35:45,435 --> 00:35:47,729 we should tighten the screw on that baduk gambler 395 00:35:47,813 --> 00:35:50,190 to force a confession out of him. 396 00:35:52,150 --> 00:35:53,985 Do you think you can get him to confess? 397 00:35:54,694 --> 00:35:57,197 Of course, consider it done. 398 00:35:57,864 --> 00:36:01,076 We must strike the Grand Prince before Min Ji-hwan returns with troops, 399 00:36:01,785 --> 00:36:03,453 so get his confession promptly. 400 00:36:04,704 --> 00:36:05,747 Yes, my lord. 401 00:36:16,466 --> 00:36:17,384 Father. 402 00:36:17,467 --> 00:36:20,095 Did you not hear what that baduk gambler said? 403 00:36:20,178 --> 00:36:22,431 It is evident Yoo Hyun-bo lied out of sheer spite 404 00:36:22,514 --> 00:36:24,850 to frame the Grand Prince as the man behind Chu Dal-ha. 405 00:36:25,767 --> 00:36:27,269 It does not matter. 406 00:36:27,936 --> 00:36:31,898 {\an8}We just need Grand Prince Jinhan's name mentioned in the confession. 407 00:36:31,982 --> 00:36:32,983 {\an8}That baduk gambler 408 00:36:34,484 --> 00:36:36,611 will not give you the confession you want. 409 00:36:37,195 --> 00:36:38,864 When all his limbs are broken, 410 00:36:39,364 --> 00:36:40,949 and blood rises like bile, 411 00:36:41,658 --> 00:36:43,368 he will sing like a canary. 412 00:36:48,999 --> 00:36:50,000 Father. 413 00:36:54,212 --> 00:36:55,464 Then please 414 00:36:56,089 --> 00:36:57,549 let me handle his interrogation. 415 00:36:59,551 --> 00:37:00,844 How odd of you. 416 00:37:00,927 --> 00:37:02,095 Why do you care so much 417 00:37:02,179 --> 00:37:04,723 about a mere baduk gambler? 418 00:37:07,934 --> 00:37:09,811 I cannot trust Yoo Hyun-bo. 419 00:37:09,895 --> 00:37:10,854 I will do it instead. 420 00:37:11,980 --> 00:37:13,982 I will get his confession no matter what. 421 00:37:14,566 --> 00:37:15,901 So please leave this to me. 422 00:37:42,719 --> 00:37:45,180 That is enough. You may leave. 423 00:38:00,320 --> 00:38:03,490 Are you breaking your promise to Grand Prince Jinhan? 424 00:38:05,325 --> 00:38:08,453 That promise is meaningless now. 425 00:38:10,372 --> 00:38:12,207 His Majesty has passed away. 426 00:38:14,918 --> 00:38:16,419 When the warden returns, 427 00:38:16,503 --> 00:38:18,088 the interrogation will begin. 428 00:38:18,171 --> 00:38:19,172 Before that happens, 429 00:38:19,839 --> 00:38:21,800 I will give you the chance to attest. 430 00:38:21,883 --> 00:38:22,717 If you do, 431 00:38:23,718 --> 00:38:26,680 you and Hongjang will both leave this place alive. 432 00:38:29,057 --> 00:38:30,934 And what am I supposed to attest to? 433 00:38:35,981 --> 00:38:37,691 Name Grand Prince Jinhan, Yi In, 434 00:38:38,775 --> 00:38:41,027 as the real man behind the spy, Chu Dal-ha. 435 00:38:42,362 --> 00:38:44,447 Say so when the warden is present. 436 00:38:44,531 --> 00:38:47,325 - Then-- - I must have a discerning eye for people. 437 00:38:51,663 --> 00:38:55,292 I have disliked you from the moment you started frequenting my house. 438 00:38:56,001 --> 00:38:58,461 You started placing stones on the baduk table 439 00:38:58,545 --> 00:39:00,463 without ever fathoming your opponent's feelings. 440 00:39:01,881 --> 00:39:04,175 That is when I first knew that you would not be reliable. 441 00:39:04,259 --> 00:39:06,011 I do not want to take it this far. 442 00:39:06,094 --> 00:39:08,430 But it is not the time to pick apart right and wrong. 443 00:39:08,513 --> 00:39:10,557 I am not upset because this is wrong. 444 00:39:11,141 --> 00:39:14,644 You prey on my desperation and force me to perjure myself for personal gain. 445 00:39:14,728 --> 00:39:16,354 That is what disgusts me. 446 00:39:30,660 --> 00:39:32,370 Do you not want to save Hongjang? 447 00:39:33,872 --> 00:39:35,665 Do you want to die in humiliation 448 00:39:36,207 --> 00:39:38,460 after they find out that you are a woman? 449 00:39:41,004 --> 00:39:43,548 I am afraid and scared of dying. 450 00:39:44,299 --> 00:39:47,594 However, committing a crime that would never wash away to save myself 451 00:39:48,511 --> 00:39:50,221 frightens me a thousandfold and more. 452 00:39:53,558 --> 00:39:55,477 Hongjang would say the same. 453 00:40:30,053 --> 00:40:32,347 My lord, shall I start the interrogation? 454 00:40:38,019 --> 00:40:39,854 Lay a finger on him, 455 00:40:40,563 --> 00:40:42,232 and I will have you dead. 456 00:40:43,108 --> 00:40:44,693 Do you understand me? 457 00:40:45,276 --> 00:40:46,444 Yes, my lord. 458 00:40:50,198 --> 00:40:52,450 Just as expected. 459 00:40:53,368 --> 00:40:57,622 It would be better for me to step in. 460 00:41:01,209 --> 00:41:04,045 Do you think I do not see through your scheme for your grudge 461 00:41:04,587 --> 00:41:07,298 to have him killed under the pretense of interrogation? 462 00:41:10,051 --> 00:41:14,848 Do you realize he could hold out and refuse to attest? 463 00:41:14,931 --> 00:41:16,349 Let me worry about that. 464 00:41:16,850 --> 00:41:18,059 Do not meddle. 465 00:41:37,495 --> 00:41:39,164 It does not matter. 466 00:41:40,248 --> 00:41:44,085 We just need Grand Prince Jinhan's name mentioned in the confession. 467 00:41:58,808 --> 00:42:01,436 Father. It is Min Ji-hwan of the Ministry of War. 468 00:42:02,604 --> 00:42:03,772 What could have happened? 469 00:42:03,855 --> 00:42:05,648 He could not be back from the borders already. 470 00:42:07,692 --> 00:42:10,236 Something is not right, Father. 471 00:42:11,362 --> 00:42:12,572 No need to be scared. 472 00:42:13,072 --> 00:42:14,657 We have the confession. 473 00:42:15,325 --> 00:42:17,827 Grand Prince Jinhan will be dragged out as a criminal 474 00:42:18,953 --> 00:42:20,580 charged with high treason 475 00:42:21,164 --> 00:42:22,874 with all the officials watching. 476 00:42:49,192 --> 00:42:50,193 Soldiers! 477 00:42:51,402 --> 00:42:55,031 Arrest Yi In for treason against the crown! 478 00:42:55,114 --> 00:42:56,157 - Yes, my lord! - Yes, my lord! 479 00:43:13,341 --> 00:43:17,095 Do you have evidence that I have committed treason? 480 00:43:19,222 --> 00:43:21,307 This is a confession 481 00:43:21,891 --> 00:43:24,269 that names Grand Prince Jinhan, Yi In, 482 00:43:24,352 --> 00:43:25,895 as the man behind Chu Dal-ha! 483 00:43:26,563 --> 00:43:27,814 Let me see that. 484 00:43:34,529 --> 00:43:36,656 "The baduk gambler attested 485 00:43:36,739 --> 00:43:38,283 that the spy, Chu Dal-ha, 486 00:43:39,033 --> 00:43:43,121 received an order from Grand Prince Jinhan to travel to the Ming." 487 00:43:43,913 --> 00:43:46,541 "He also attested that it was to inform the Ming 488 00:43:47,041 --> 00:43:49,711 that the Qing would strike them soon." 489 00:43:49,794 --> 00:43:51,921 - Goodness. - A spy? 490 00:43:52,005 --> 00:43:55,300 - Did he truly commit such an act? - Is this true? 491 00:43:55,383 --> 00:43:58,052 So he was the real spy? 492 00:43:58,136 --> 00:43:59,971 We cannot have a traitor 493 00:44:01,097 --> 00:44:03,349 ascend to the throne! 494 00:44:04,559 --> 00:44:06,019 Do you not agree? 495 00:44:09,397 --> 00:44:12,233 You have created a crime that I have not committed 496 00:44:14,068 --> 00:44:15,862 solely to prevent my ascension. 497 00:44:15,945 --> 00:44:16,946 It is truly… 498 00:44:18,865 --> 00:44:20,283 impressive. 499 00:44:20,366 --> 00:44:22,201 So you will play innocent, I see. 500 00:44:22,285 --> 00:44:25,788 There is someone who can attest that the confession was forged. 501 00:44:30,043 --> 00:44:31,085 Tell me. 502 00:44:32,170 --> 00:44:33,129 Who might that be? 503 00:44:34,964 --> 00:44:36,549 It is me, 504 00:44:37,133 --> 00:44:38,217 my lord. 505 00:44:46,517 --> 00:44:49,395 I was ordered by Kim Jong-bae, the Minister of War, 506 00:44:50,021 --> 00:44:54,484 to falsify a confession about Grand Prince Jinhan. 507 00:44:55,109 --> 00:44:57,528 He said that would allow him to eliminate the Grand Prince 508 00:44:57,612 --> 00:44:59,864 by framing him as a spy. 509 00:45:00,448 --> 00:45:02,325 When I refused to do so, 510 00:45:02,408 --> 00:45:06,454 his son, Kim Myung-ha, conspired with the baduk gambler 511 00:45:06,537 --> 00:45:08,915 and got a fake confession out of him! 512 00:45:10,291 --> 00:45:11,167 Father. 513 00:45:11,250 --> 00:45:12,960 That man is lying. 514 00:45:13,044 --> 00:45:15,421 Yoo Hyun-bo's words are all lies! 515 00:45:15,505 --> 00:45:18,424 Shall we go to the baduk gambler 516 00:45:18,508 --> 00:45:21,344 and check if I am speaking the truth? 517 00:45:23,179 --> 00:45:24,222 That is… 518 00:45:24,305 --> 00:45:26,516 How dare you try to defame His Highness 519 00:45:26,599 --> 00:45:28,643 with a forged attestation? 520 00:45:29,310 --> 00:45:31,145 This is treason! 521 00:45:31,229 --> 00:45:34,982 Immediately arrest Kim Jong-bae for treason! 522 00:45:41,072 --> 00:45:42,323 You bastard! 523 00:45:44,158 --> 00:45:45,535 Since when were you 524 00:45:46,494 --> 00:45:48,538 in league with the Grand Prince? 525 00:45:57,547 --> 00:46:00,508 I warned you, did I not? 526 00:46:01,134 --> 00:46:04,429 I told you that you may end up losing everything 527 00:46:04,929 --> 00:46:08,307 trying to protect what is yet to be yours. 528 00:46:08,850 --> 00:46:10,977 Drag the traitor out! 529 00:46:28,703 --> 00:46:29,579 Father. 530 00:46:30,204 --> 00:46:31,289 I am fine. 531 00:46:45,636 --> 00:46:47,430 If you admit to treason 532 00:46:48,139 --> 00:46:49,432 and beg for forgiveness, 533 00:46:52,185 --> 00:46:53,978 I will not execute you. 534 00:46:58,608 --> 00:47:01,652 You said you would not take the throne if even one person from the Royal Family 535 00:47:02,528 --> 00:47:04,697 or any of the civil and military officials opposed it. 536 00:47:09,827 --> 00:47:11,287 No wonder. 537 00:47:11,871 --> 00:47:13,706 I knew you had something up your sleeve. 538 00:47:15,583 --> 00:47:19,504 You made such a promise knowing this would happen. 539 00:47:21,631 --> 00:47:25,092 You are truly a wicked and treacherous-- 540 00:47:35,061 --> 00:47:36,062 Father. 541 00:47:42,401 --> 00:47:43,402 Father. 542 00:47:49,951 --> 00:47:52,286 - Father… - Drag the traitor out. 543 00:47:52,370 --> 00:47:54,038 - Yes, my lord! - Father. 544 00:47:57,208 --> 00:47:58,334 Father! 545 00:47:59,919 --> 00:48:01,128 Father! 546 00:48:03,089 --> 00:48:04,382 Father! 547 00:48:07,802 --> 00:48:08,845 Father! 548 00:48:22,191 --> 00:48:24,819 Is there anyone else who opposes my ascension… 549 00:48:28,614 --> 00:48:29,532 to the throne? 550 00:48:30,533 --> 00:48:31,993 I, Oh Wook-hwan, Third Minister of Taxation… 551 00:48:33,411 --> 00:48:35,079 dare plead with you, Your Highness! 552 00:48:35,580 --> 00:48:37,456 Please ascend to the throne, 553 00:48:37,540 --> 00:48:39,750 preserve the Royal Family and the nation, 554 00:48:39,834 --> 00:48:44,171 and protect the land and its people! 555 00:48:45,548 --> 00:48:47,592 I, Min Ji-hwan, Assistant Section Chief of the Ministry of War, 556 00:48:48,175 --> 00:48:51,679 also beg that you uphold the last words of the late king! 557 00:48:53,347 --> 00:48:55,933 Please uphold the last words of the late king! 558 00:48:56,017 --> 00:48:59,395 - Please uphold his last words! - Please uphold his last words! 559 00:50:01,582 --> 00:50:04,251 Hail the King! 560 00:50:04,835 --> 00:50:07,129 - Long live the King! - Long live the King! 561 00:50:08,506 --> 00:50:11,008 Hail the King! 562 00:50:11,092 --> 00:50:13,803 - Long live the King! - Long live the King! 563 00:50:14,553 --> 00:50:16,847 All hail our King! 564 00:50:17,390 --> 00:50:20,059 - Long live the King! - Long live the King! 565 00:50:22,728 --> 00:50:25,272 As His Majesty inherits the throne, 566 00:50:25,356 --> 00:50:28,401 the Royal Family and the nation are at peace! 567 00:50:28,943 --> 00:50:31,237 May you be blessed with great happiness 568 00:50:31,320 --> 00:50:35,032 of the nation prospering under your reign! 569 00:50:35,533 --> 00:50:39,286 - May you be blessed with great happiness! - May you be blessed with great happiness! 570 00:50:45,418 --> 00:50:47,962 His Majesty declined our offer back then 571 00:50:48,045 --> 00:50:50,548 not out of fear but to test us. 572 00:50:51,090 --> 00:50:52,550 Have you realized that just now? 573 00:50:54,719 --> 00:50:56,178 Mock me all you want. 574 00:50:56,762 --> 00:51:00,558 However, even you could not have foreseen that His Majesty would win over 575 00:51:00,641 --> 00:51:02,893 Yoo Hyun-bo who was Minister Kim's underling. 576 00:51:03,436 --> 00:51:04,603 Am I wrong? 577 00:51:23,706 --> 00:51:26,000 Make your request to His Highness. 578 00:51:26,083 --> 00:51:29,587 I only have one wish. 579 00:51:29,670 --> 00:51:34,050 It pertains to the baduk gambler and his gang in league with the traitor. 580 00:51:35,134 --> 00:51:36,927 Please punish them severely. 581 00:51:42,273 --> 00:51:43,399 Mother! 582 00:51:43,483 --> 00:51:46,027 - Mother! - Mother! 583 00:51:46,111 --> 00:51:48,988 - Mother! - Jangryeong! 584 00:51:49,072 --> 00:51:51,491 - Mother! - You must stay at Prince Royal's side! 585 00:51:51,574 --> 00:51:54,452 Jangryeong! 586 00:51:54,536 --> 00:51:56,871 Jangryeong… 587 00:52:12,554 --> 00:52:14,139 You killed my brother 588 00:52:15,473 --> 00:52:17,684 and brought ruin to my family. 589 00:52:18,393 --> 00:52:20,478 Do you intend to kill the Prince Royal as well? 590 00:52:23,231 --> 00:52:24,691 No one 591 00:52:25,775 --> 00:52:29,070 will dispose of or seek to punish the Prince Royal without my permission. 592 00:52:33,366 --> 00:52:34,617 What do you want? 593 00:52:35,618 --> 00:52:37,287 Leave to Jeongeopsa Temple. 594 00:52:41,499 --> 00:52:43,710 Are you telling me to join the Buddhist order? 595 00:52:43,793 --> 00:52:45,503 Pray for my brother's eternal life 596 00:52:46,421 --> 00:52:49,048 and your children's wellness for the rest of your life. 597 00:52:49,132 --> 00:52:50,466 That is the way 598 00:52:50,550 --> 00:52:51,926 to ensure that both you 599 00:52:53,636 --> 00:52:55,138 and the Prince Royal survive. 600 00:53:00,143 --> 00:53:01,394 What will you do? 601 00:53:14,532 --> 00:53:16,117 I have a condition. 602 00:53:20,079 --> 00:53:21,789 It is about my nephew, Kim Myung-ha. 603 00:53:25,084 --> 00:53:26,169 Spare him. 604 00:53:39,432 --> 00:53:42,477 "Kim Myung-ha shall serve as an Executive Assistant in Uiju." 605 00:53:53,488 --> 00:53:55,823 The situation in Uiju seems very dire. 606 00:53:55,907 --> 00:53:57,617 Make your journey without any delays. 607 00:53:59,577 --> 00:54:01,496 Yes, Your Majesty. 608 00:54:22,475 --> 00:54:23,601 Why are you here? 609 00:54:24,602 --> 00:54:25,728 To see you off. 610 00:54:26,521 --> 00:54:28,648 I guess you were going to leave without seeing me. 611 00:54:30,650 --> 00:54:31,484 Why? 612 00:54:32,277 --> 00:54:36,698 Did your brother tell you to find out the real intent behind my meek acceptance? 613 00:54:36,781 --> 00:54:38,741 How could you be so… 614 00:54:39,284 --> 00:54:41,661 Gosh, it makes me sad. 615 00:54:42,453 --> 00:54:43,871 Do not scorn our long friendship-- 616 00:54:43,955 --> 00:54:47,458 A traitor's son cannot befriend a meritorious subject's son. 617 00:54:50,628 --> 00:54:52,422 You do not sound like yourself. 618 00:54:52,505 --> 00:54:53,840 You are right. 619 00:54:55,383 --> 00:54:57,302 I am a changed man. 620 00:55:01,180 --> 00:55:03,016 I hear the executive assistant of Uiju 621 00:55:03,099 --> 00:55:05,560 is an extremely demanding position. 622 00:55:06,185 --> 00:55:08,521 Please stay safe. 623 00:55:10,648 --> 00:55:11,816 Do not worry. 624 00:55:12,984 --> 00:55:15,069 I will survive and return. 625 00:56:32,772 --> 00:56:34,941 It felt like the Grand Prince was here. 626 00:56:38,444 --> 00:56:39,570 Was it a dream? 627 00:56:42,740 --> 00:56:46,327 Here comes His Majesty! 628 00:56:50,373 --> 00:56:54,210 Here comes His Majesty! 629 00:57:00,591 --> 00:57:04,011 Here comes His Majesty! 630 00:57:07,807 --> 00:57:11,477 Here comes His Majesty! 631 00:57:41,466 --> 00:57:43,885 Pay your respects to His Majesty! 632 00:57:52,894 --> 00:57:54,103 You may raise your heads. 633 00:58:15,041 --> 00:58:16,042 Your Majesty. 634 00:58:16,542 --> 00:58:18,544 Please issue your verdict on these criminals 635 00:58:18,628 --> 00:58:22,632 who colluded with vile traitors 636 00:58:22,715 --> 00:58:25,551 and attempted to harm you with false attestations. 637 00:58:27,845 --> 00:58:29,388 A false attestation? 638 00:58:31,307 --> 00:58:32,934 That is not true, Your Majesty. 639 00:58:33,017 --> 00:58:36,229 I have not given any attestations, be it true or false. 640 00:58:36,312 --> 00:58:37,522 Shut your mouth. 641 00:58:37,605 --> 00:58:38,815 Why are you standing about? 642 00:58:38,898 --> 00:58:40,691 Have the criminal on his knees! 643 00:58:56,123 --> 00:58:57,708 Criminals shall listen. 644 00:58:58,835 --> 00:59:01,462 You colluded with a band of traitors 645 00:59:01,546 --> 00:59:04,090 and threatened the nation and its people by falsifying attestation. 646 00:59:04,799 --> 00:59:06,759 Such crimes are serious and grievous. 647 00:59:07,552 --> 00:59:08,386 Thus, 648 00:59:09,345 --> 00:59:11,764 though we are still in mourning for the late king's passing, 649 00:59:12,640 --> 00:59:14,559 I order the judges 650 00:59:14,642 --> 00:59:17,937 to discuss this matter, agree on a punishment, 651 00:59:19,647 --> 00:59:22,525 and have it carried out without any delays. 652 00:59:37,540 --> 00:59:38,791 A moment, please. 653 00:59:39,417 --> 00:59:40,459 Your Majesty. 654 00:59:41,919 --> 00:59:43,421 Please spare me a second. 655 00:59:46,007 --> 00:59:47,049 Your Majesty! 656 00:59:47,592 --> 00:59:48,593 Stand back. 657 00:59:50,511 --> 00:59:51,470 Your Majesty. 658 00:59:52,638 --> 00:59:54,181 Please spare Hongjang's life. 659 00:59:54,807 --> 00:59:56,809 Hongjang did not say a word. 660 00:59:56,893 --> 00:59:58,060 So please, 661 00:59:59,186 --> 01:00:00,688 spare her life. 662 01:00:02,189 --> 01:00:04,442 This is the final request of your manghyeongjiu. 663 01:00:16,621 --> 01:00:18,706 I am no longer an ordinary man. 664 01:00:19,707 --> 01:00:21,042 I am the king of this nation. 665 01:00:21,542 --> 01:00:22,710 A king 666 01:00:23,544 --> 01:00:25,880 only has his subjects and political enemies. 667 01:00:28,090 --> 01:00:29,634 He keeps no such thing as friends. 668 01:00:37,975 --> 01:00:38,935 Father. 669 01:00:40,603 --> 01:00:43,397 What kind of a person is Grand Prince Jinhan? 670 01:00:44,440 --> 01:00:47,443 He was born with the talent and authority 671 01:00:47,526 --> 01:00:49,904 to rule and command the world. 672 01:00:51,280 --> 01:00:52,365 And that makes him… 673 01:00:55,159 --> 01:00:57,328 a target and a threat. 674 01:00:59,121 --> 01:01:02,333 Not only that, his life is sad and pitiful. 675 01:01:03,459 --> 01:01:07,505 He was fated to ascend to the throne despite not being able to do so. 676 01:01:08,547 --> 01:01:10,216 Despite his loyal heart, 677 01:01:10,299 --> 01:01:14,220 treacherous men will flock to him like moths to a flame. 678 01:01:17,723 --> 01:01:19,308 Do not worry, Father. 679 01:01:20,851 --> 01:01:21,811 His Highness 680 01:01:23,479 --> 01:01:25,731 is not someone who will be swayed by such people. 681 01:01:39,704 --> 01:01:40,621 Move! 682 01:01:44,583 --> 01:01:45,835 - Hurry! - Move! 683 01:01:45,918 --> 01:01:48,462 - Walk faster! - Move it! 684 01:01:53,926 --> 01:01:55,511 - Walk faster! - Hurry! 685 01:01:57,805 --> 01:02:00,016 The criminals who colluded with treacherous Kim Jong-bae 686 01:02:00,099 --> 01:02:02,101 to give a false attestation 687 01:02:02,184 --> 01:02:05,271 shall be flogged 100 times and be sentenced to 3 years of hard labor. 688 01:02:05,771 --> 01:02:07,898 The criminals must walk to the border, 689 01:02:07,982 --> 01:02:09,942 so the flogging shall be carried out later. 690 01:02:28,627 --> 01:02:29,670 Hongjang. 691 01:02:31,005 --> 01:02:32,298 Are you okay? 692 01:02:58,783 --> 01:02:59,867 I am sorry. 693 01:03:03,496 --> 01:03:04,622 This is my fault. 694 01:03:07,124 --> 01:03:08,667 Why would you 695 01:03:10,252 --> 01:03:11,712 say such a thing? 696 01:03:16,050 --> 01:03:17,384 Because it is. 697 01:03:20,513 --> 01:03:21,889 This is all my fault. 698 01:03:26,977 --> 01:03:27,978 I would rather… 699 01:03:30,147 --> 01:03:31,398 you spoke your usual. 700 01:03:34,276 --> 01:03:35,111 What? 701 01:03:37,404 --> 01:03:38,405 Say… 702 01:03:39,782 --> 01:03:40,866 bollocks. 703 01:03:43,994 --> 01:03:44,995 Come on. 704 01:03:50,042 --> 01:03:51,085 Bollocks. 705 01:03:53,504 --> 01:03:54,755 Bollocks, indeed. 706 01:03:55,381 --> 01:03:56,966 Damn it, bollocks. 707 01:03:58,843 --> 01:03:59,969 Bollocks. 708 01:04:12,022 --> 01:04:14,066 It will only take a day and a half more 709 01:04:14,984 --> 01:04:16,193 to get to our destination. 710 01:04:17,403 --> 01:04:20,239 I will make sure to get you a physician. 711 01:04:22,158 --> 01:04:23,659 So hang in there until then. 712 01:04:25,661 --> 01:04:26,745 Okay? 713 01:05:18,923 --> 01:05:21,759 - All right. Wake up already! - Hey! 714 01:05:21,842 --> 01:05:24,136 - We have a long way to go! - Wake up! 715 01:05:24,220 --> 01:05:25,512 Wake up! 716 01:05:25,596 --> 01:05:26,972 - Get up! - Wake up! 717 01:05:27,056 --> 01:05:28,974 - Wake up! - I told you to get up! 718 01:05:29,058 --> 01:05:29,975 Wake up! 719 01:05:36,899 --> 01:05:38,108 Hongjang. 720 01:05:38,192 --> 01:05:40,236 - We still have a long way to go! - Wake up! 721 01:05:40,319 --> 01:05:42,613 - Get up now. - Wake up! 722 01:05:46,575 --> 01:05:47,618 Hongjang. 723 01:05:48,202 --> 01:05:49,495 Wake up, Hongjang. 724 01:06:42,923 --> 01:06:45,092 No, this cannot be. 725 01:06:49,555 --> 01:06:51,348 You cannot pass away like this. 726 01:06:57,813 --> 01:06:58,731 No… 727 01:07:04,653 --> 01:07:05,904 Please… 728 01:08:38,414 --> 01:08:39,581 Damn it. 729 01:08:40,082 --> 01:08:42,042 Why are you being such a nuisance? 730 01:08:49,383 --> 01:08:50,467 Get him! 731 01:08:51,927 --> 01:08:53,053 Stop right there! 732 01:08:56,723 --> 01:08:57,766 Stop! 733 01:09:01,353 --> 01:09:02,354 Stop! 734 01:09:35,471 --> 01:09:36,346 Is he dead? 735 01:09:37,514 --> 01:09:39,766 Even if he is not, he will not last long. 736 01:09:39,850 --> 01:09:41,059 Let the tigers finish him off. 737 01:10:14,092 --> 01:10:17,888 The scent of blood, sweat, and tears of the innocent people of Joseon… 738 01:10:18,722 --> 01:10:20,140 pervades the wind there. 739 01:10:22,643 --> 01:10:25,687 I vowed to myself on the day I smelled that wind for the first time. 740 01:10:26,230 --> 01:10:28,398 That I would survive and return to Joseon 741 01:10:28,482 --> 01:10:31,652 and serve the people and the nation until the day I die. 742 01:10:31,735 --> 01:10:32,736 That I will not… 743 01:10:34,863 --> 01:10:37,199 let such tragic events happen ever again. 744 01:10:47,459 --> 01:10:50,254 I swear on my father and Hongjang. 745 01:10:52,422 --> 01:10:54,091 I will survive and return 746 01:10:56,051 --> 01:10:57,678 and make him feel 747 01:10:59,137 --> 01:11:03,183 the pain of being betrayed by the person he trusted. 748 01:11:05,102 --> 01:11:06,144 He will be made 749 01:11:07,187 --> 01:11:09,398 to suffer this indignity. 750 01:11:11,775 --> 01:11:13,986 I will make sure that he never forgets… 751 01:11:16,697 --> 01:11:18,782 the scent of the blood of the innocent. 752 01:11:34,715 --> 01:11:38,885 {\an8}3 YEARS LATER 753 01:11:51,231 --> 01:11:52,316 What does it say? 754 01:11:52,399 --> 01:11:54,401 Hold on. 755 01:11:54,484 --> 01:11:56,486 They are looking for a gidaeryeong 756 01:11:56,570 --> 01:12:00,324 {\an8}who will join His Majesty at Yeongchwijeong for baduk. 757 01:12:00,407 --> 01:12:02,034 {\an8}GIDAERYEONG: THE KING'S BADUK INSTRUCTOR 758 01:12:02,117 --> 01:12:03,910 Anyone may apply regardless of their class. 759 01:12:03,994 --> 01:12:04,953 Look at that. 760 01:12:05,537 --> 01:12:07,289 Or their age, for that matter. 761 01:12:08,373 --> 01:12:09,833 Regardless of class? 762 01:12:10,709 --> 01:12:11,877 The world has gone crazy! 763 01:12:17,215 --> 01:12:18,759 - Keep reading. - All right. 764 01:12:20,594 --> 01:12:24,598 "Anyone who knows how to play baduk may apply to an examination." 765 01:12:24,681 --> 01:12:29,645 "However, public officials are not qualified to do so." 766 01:12:31,063 --> 01:12:34,524 I did not expect the King to be such a fair man. 767 01:12:38,362 --> 01:12:39,655 Fair, my foot. 768 01:12:39,738 --> 01:12:41,239 He did not mention female applicants. 769 01:12:41,323 --> 01:12:44,409 He spent three years indulging in drinks and women day and night. 770 01:12:44,493 --> 01:12:46,495 Maybe he has gotten tired of them. 771 01:12:47,746 --> 01:12:49,539 By the way, Yeongchwijeong? 772 01:12:51,041 --> 01:12:52,668 What is that place for? 773 01:13:19,236 --> 01:13:20,904 Any applicants for my gidaeryeong? 774 01:13:21,947 --> 01:13:25,158 Everyone is surprised at the high number of applicants. 775 01:13:25,242 --> 01:13:27,160 Have them hurry. 776 01:13:29,287 --> 01:13:31,373 I am sick and tired… 777 01:13:33,500 --> 01:13:35,919 of playing alone. 778 01:13:47,097 --> 01:13:47,973 State your name. 779 01:13:48,640 --> 01:13:49,766 It is An Gong-hyeop. 780 01:13:52,561 --> 01:13:54,688 - Your name. - Seo Hyeok-pil. 781 01:13:58,650 --> 01:13:59,693 Name. 782 01:13:59,776 --> 01:14:01,486 Lee Jeong-hyeon. 783 01:14:02,320 --> 01:14:03,280 What is your name? 784 01:14:03,363 --> 01:14:07,784 - Kim Nam-su. - Kim Nam-su. There we go. 785 01:14:12,330 --> 01:14:14,040 State your name. 786 01:14:14,958 --> 01:14:16,001 Mong-woo. 787 01:14:17,335 --> 01:14:18,587 My name is Kang Mong-woo. 788 01:14:29,973 --> 01:14:31,016 "Mong-woo"? 789 01:14:31,725 --> 01:14:33,018 What characters do you use? 790 01:14:34,644 --> 01:14:36,021 Mong, meaning "drizzle" 791 01:14:36,730 --> 01:14:37,856 and woo, meaning "rain." 792 01:14:41,234 --> 01:14:48,158 {\an8}KANG MONG-WOO 793 01:15:58,728 --> 01:16:01,606 CAPTIVATING THE KING 794 01:16:02,315 --> 01:16:04,150 {\an8}What will you do now? 795 01:16:04,901 --> 01:16:06,361 {\an8}Are you ready to risk your life? 796 01:16:06,444 --> 01:16:10,490 {\an8}I have been ready ever since I etched my vow to my heart three years ago. 797 01:16:10,574 --> 01:16:13,034 {\an8}Revive the peach tree in the Royal Garden. 798 01:16:13,118 --> 01:16:14,870 {\an8}If you fail to do so, 799 01:16:14,953 --> 01:16:16,830 {\an8}you shall be punished severely. 800 01:16:17,622 --> 01:16:20,458 {\an8}It appears that many people have long waited for my death. 801 01:16:20,542 --> 01:16:23,003 {\an8}I would like to appoint a gidaeryeong. 802 01:16:23,587 --> 01:16:24,963 {\an8}What do you think? 803 01:16:25,797 --> 01:16:28,633 {\an8}What do you mean by going against the King? 804 01:16:29,384 --> 01:16:32,512 {\an8}I have returned to bring down the King who tricked his way onto the throne 805 01:16:32,596 --> 01:16:34,764 {\an8}by fooling the world with his wicked wiles. 806 01:16:35,807 --> 01:16:39,202 {\an8}Subtitle translation by: Jea-heon Chung 807 01:16:39,283 --> 01:16:40,658 {\an8}Ripped and synced by TTEOKBOKKIsubs 57057

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