The Iron Empress
Episode 17
So, you know exactly who I am.
Why did you try to kill my son?
Who sent you?
[Lady Sungdeok, Hwangbo Su (future Empress Cheonchu)]
[Jo Sun (Kim Won Soong's underling)]
What are you talking about?
Who are you people?
Stop lying!
Who sent you?
Who dared to try to kill the Crown Prince?
You could not have done it on your own.
Was it Minister Kim?
I don’t know what you’re talking about.
I am just a merchant.
I don’t even know who you are!
Stop lying! You recognized Her Highness just a moment ago.
I told you I don’t know.
How would I know her Ladyship?
Give me back my belongings.
You dare confiscate Minister Kim’s property?
Do you think you’ll be safe?
What happened?
Did he confess?
To the end, he kept insisting he doesn’t know anything.
(Kim Chi Yang)
He definitely won’t talk easily.
I will give it a try.
You will, Foreman Kim?
Don’t get uselessly involved.
(Gang Jo)
I will make him talk.
Don’t worry about a thing and please go rest, my Lady.
I’ll let you go.
What are you talking about?
If you beat me in a fight right now, I promise to let you go without another word.
But if you lose, you have to confess everything.
Do you really mean it?
I’ll make you regret what you said earlier.
Attack me all you want.
Now, tell me everything as you promised.
Are you the one who attacked the Guibup Temple?
[Guibup Temple: King Gwangjong, the 4th King of Goryeo, built this temple in Gaegyeong]
I don’t know anything.
I know you’re the one who bought all the Jurchen clothing in the market!
Who made you do it?
Was it Minister Kim? Or the Queen?
If you don’t want to die, confess everything!
Hurry!
I don’t know anything, so do as you please.
You bastard!
Don’t die a humiliating death and talk.
Do you think there is anyone here who will praise you for your loyalty to your master?
Now that I think about it, I know you.
What?
I thought you looked familiar.
You’re the Balhaen I met 12 years ago, at the Western Capital.
I should have killed you then.
What happened?
Did he confess?
No, not yet.
It turns out that we’ve met him before.
He’s someone you have a past with as well, my Lady.
What do you mean by that?
Lift up your head and look me straight in the eye.
Do you know me?
Be careful!
Brother! Brother! Brother, please open your eyes!
Stop that, you bastard.
You’re a talented child,
but don’t think that talent will last forever if you meddle in other people’s business.
Today isn’t a good day for bloodshed.
Your fiery eyes saved your life.
Then, you’re the one who came with the person from the Song nation.
I saved you 12 years ago,
but... how can you treat an innocent person like this?
Surely, you weren’t planning on repaying me with revenge. Right?
Shut your mouth!
At that time, you were a bastard who was going to sell a young child to the Song.
Instead of wasting your time saying these things,
if you want to live, tell the truth.
How many times have I told you?
Don’t keep an innocent person like this.
I had nothing to do with the attack on Prince Gaeryeong.
[Prince Gaeryeong: Lady Sungdeok's son, Wang Song]
My Lady, if we continue this way, he won’t ever confess.
I have an idea, so please leave it up to me.
Foreman Gu, please wake up. Foreman Gu, please wake up!
There was an ambush?!
(Jo Du)
Yes, Jurchens robbed us of all our belongings.
What?!
They stole all the merchandise?! All of it?!
[Kim Won Soong (Minister of Revenue)]
Yes.
How can that be?
That’s why I sent Jo Sun also.
Where... Jo Sun? Where is Jo Sun?
He and the soldiers have all died!
I barely survived and came back, Sir.
There was an ambush… How can this be?
The stolen possessions were so expensive!
On top of that, someone actually defeated Merchant Jo's martial arts skills.
Damn those Jurchen! Those bastards!
They’re trying to get themselves killed.
How dare they attack the property of a government official?!
How dare they?!
This is *mong hyang.
(*morphine like drug used mainly as an anesthetic)
As the name suggests, this medicine makes your soul waiver.
Sometimes, it’s called...
Wh... What are you trying to do?
There’s nothing to be afraid of.
In a few moments, you’ll be relaxed
and feel as though your bones are rotting away like a corpse.
Soon, you’ll be calm.
From now on, you’ll have to answer all of my questions.
Do you hear me?
Who tried to kill Lady Sungdeok and Prince Song at Guibup Temple?
Was it you?
Then, who did it?
Talk.
Soo Hwa.
It was Soo Hwa’s attack.
Where is he?
He’s dead. The Jurchen woman killed him.
Then, who was the mastermind behind it?
Was it you?
It was Official Kim, right?
Hurry and tell me the answer.
Is that true?
Are you really pregnant?
Yes, she’s definitely pregnant.
How can that be?
You two are slow-witted.
(Attendant Yun) (Cheon Hyang Bi)
I heard she couldn’t eat because of morning sickness.
How could you not know?
(Prince Gyeongjuwon- Wang Ook)
I didn’t even know. I thought it was fatigue,
so I got medicine for you.
No. No, that’s dangerous.
She’s pregnant, so she can’t take any medicine.
Wife.
[Hwang Bo Seol (Future mother of King Hyeonjong)]
I’m sorry. I’m still young, so I didn’t know I was with child.
I’m sorry, Wife.
To be pregnant...
How can this be?
Attendant and Hyang Bi are looking, Husband.
It’s okay, My Lady. I’ll close my eyes.
[Choi Seom (Vice-Minister of the Chancellery)]
You met Prince Gyeongjuwon? Where?
[Choi Ryang (Minister of Culture)]
I met him when he was coming out of the pharmacy in front of Young Pyeong gate.
Then, does that mean that Prince Gyeongjuwon is living in Gaegyeong?
Where did he say he lived?
That is, he left.
Almost like he ran away as soon as he saw me, so we didn’t have a chance to talk.
He seemed like he was running away.
Besides that, I came because there was something I needed to discuss with you.
Discuss?
It has to do with the Jurchen issue.
There’s nothing to discuss about that. It’s absurd.
Don’t let your temper get the best of you.
Seo Hui said that if this matter wasn’t cleared up,
he would put his life on the line.
Is that so? That’s very welcoming news.
Tell him to do so.
Don’t be like that and think very carefully.
You know as well as me,
he’s doing this because he’s thinking of the nation.
Seogyeong is Goryeo territory, and Goryeoan citizens live there.
We can’t have anyone going against the King there.
That’s why it’s so hard to correctly rule this country.
However, if you focus on Seo Hui, who dreams of going north,
what you want to do won’t be possible.
We cannot cooperate with them.
It’s because too much blood has been spilled.
If you accept this,
I can make the King accept a concubine.
Are you trying to make a deal right now?
Yes.
Why are you putting your life on the line for this?
[Yi Ji Baek (Vice-Minister in charge of government building)]
If the King is going to abandon the Western Capitol,
then that means that he’s giving up what King Taejo worked hard to achieve.
I have to block him, even if it means I'll die.
[Seo Hui (Vice-Minister of Internal Affairs)]
Even if I won’t see Goryeo reclaim the north in my lifetime,
I have to leave behind a greater foundation for future generations.
[Gang Gamchan (Vice-Minister of the Office of Royal Decree)]
Sir, instead of looking at it so intractably, why don’t you try meeting Choi Seom?
What are you talking about?
What good would it do to meet someone like him?
He and his people are rotten to the core,
all the way down to their very last bone.
But, they are most likely not doing this for their greed.
You just have different motives.
Anyhow, showing their true intentions is like a present for us.
Just meet him once.
I’m sorry for interrupting you.
Who are you?
Who is Minister Gang Gamchan?
I am.
Prince Gaeryeong asked me to give this to you.
Prince Gaeryeong did?
Learn from the past and apply it towards the future.
What does it mean?
[Prince Gaeryeong Wang Song (son of Lady Sungdeok)]
It means that if you can learn something new from something old,
then you are fit to be a teacher.
Keep going.
Learn from the past and apply it towards the future.
(Queen Munhwa)
What is the matter? Are you not feeling well?
Why aren’t you able to put together something as easy as this?
Well, my head hurts a little.
It seems like you have a slight fever.
I should call the doctor.
No, that’s not necessary your Highness.
I think I’ll be better after some fresh air.
What do you mean fresh air?
I’ll tell Escort Jo to bring you some tonic.
Have some and get rest.
Rather than that, I’d feel better if I went out and shot an arrow or rode a horse.
When did you learn to ride a horse?
Well...
Was it at Myeongbok Palace?
You rode a horse and shot an arrow there?
Is that so?
Yes.
Mother taught me how to ride a horse and shoot arrows.
You’re going to become the King.
From now on, focus on your studies and forget about that.
But Mother said to focusing on not only books, but martial arts as well.
The Prince should focus on living morally through Confucianism.
Also if you’re going a long distance from the palace, you can ride the carriage.
What good will riding a horse or shooting an arrow do for a Prince?
Are you going to hang out with the citizens and go hunting and wander around, having fun?
Listen to me Prince Gaeryeong,
Would I tell you anything that would stand in the way of your future?
I worry about you the most because I’m your mother.
Do you understand?
Yes, your Highness.
I said to call me Mother.
Yes, Mother.
Prince Gyeongjuwon?
(Yi Yang) (Seol Shinyu)
Are you saying that he is in Gaegyeong?
I’m not sure if he was just stopping by or if he lives here.
I placed someone at the pharmacy he went to, so if he comes back, I’ll find out then.
What are you going to do meeting with him now?
Are you asking because you don’t know?
No one has a better lineage than he.
He is of Shillan blood, King Taejo’s son, and he was great at his studies.
There is no other Prince like him.
[King Gyeongsoon: the last Shillan King who surrendered to King Taejo]
[Kim Shimon (Choi Seom's son-in-law)]
But even 15 years ago, he was someone who had no interested in the throne.
We tried to persuade him, but didn’t he coldly turned us down.
Time has passed, so we don’t know now.
The important thing is keeping our options open.
For now, it’s important to bring in a consort and have a Crown Prince.
In case that doesn’t work out, we will keep Prince Gyeongjuwon in mind.
Whatever the outcome,
it’s a million times better than letting Prince Gaeryeong have the throne.
Aren’t I right?
Then, was it because of this we had to gather tonight?
No, it’s not.
There’s that problem, but Choi Ryang has proposed a deal regarding the concubine.
I called you here to discuss that with you.
[King Seongjong (The 6th King of Goryeo)]
Your Majesty, I, Seo Hui, speak to you at the risk of death.
You must not give up on this land.
If you do, the citizens who live there will be outcasts forever.
Think of how King Taejo claimed that land.
[Seogyeong: present-day Pyongyang]
You should value the land more and protect those citizens from the Jurchen.
Don’t say anything ridiculous.
If that's impossible, then throw me out of Chosun.
Because I am incapable of pleasing both the citizens and the King,
I might as well kill myself.
Your Majesty, why are you unable to sleep?
I have a lot on my mind. Please go to sleep first.
You’re unable to sleep, so how will I be able to sleep comfortably?
Is it because of Lady Sungdeok?
No, it’s because of the country.
All day you worry about the country.
What are you going to do if you can’t sleep because of it too?
I am worried about you.
Why? Are you worried I’ll make you a widow?
Even if you’re joking, don’t say that.
Your Majesty, you are this nation’s pillar.
Of course, you have to live a long time.
When you work, you must work, but you must also get enough sleep.
I’m not sleepy.
Come here. I’ll put you to sleep.
You are a wonderful wife. I couldn’t be more comfortable.
Please, don’t talk and go to sleep.
Another thought came to me, so I am even less sleepy.
Another thought?
Come here.
Why are you laughing?
Because I’m amazed.
To have a child at this age.
I thought I would never have an heir, but I’m becoming a father.
Are you really that happy that you’re laughing while sleeping?
Of course!
I thought if I died, there would be no trace of me left in this world.
But now, I have a child.
I know. What would you have done if you hadn’t met me?
Exactly my thoughts.
Don’t laugh like that. You look stupid.
Is that so?
Oh, did you have a *taemong in your dream? Because, I didn't have one.
[*Taemong (a dream which foresees pregnancy)]
I did.
Did you?
What kind of dream was it?
Well, it’s slightly embarrassing.
What’s there to be embarrassed of between a married couple?
What kind of dream was it?
According to the writings of Goryeo's scriptures,
she had a dream where she was urinating into a chamber pot
and her urine turned into silver.
In time, this news spread throughout the nation, for it is written in the scriptures.
According to the book of *Sam Gook Yu Sa, *General Kim Eaushin's sister Moonhee,
[*Sam Gook Yu Sa- wrote the history of the 3 nations] [*Kim Eaushin- famous Shilla general]
the mother of *Moonmu had a similar dream.
[*Moonmu- a Shillan King]
200 years later, Hyeonjong's mother, *Queen Moonsung, had this dream as well.
[*Queen Moonsung-Hwangbo Seol]
That’s amazing!
The child will be a great person.
I don’t want the child to be great.
I just want a child who is healthy and happy.
I want the same thing.
If I could ask for one more thing...
I have to stay alive until the child grows up.
I am old.
Don’t worry. We’re going to die at the same time.
Your life will follow mine and be long too.
If that’s possible, I couldn’t ask for anything more.
Pregnant. It is a happy event.
I’ve been busy because of the government, so I haven’t been able to visit,
but in that short time, this happened.
For me, rather than being happy, I’m worried.
The child will be loved, but they can’t show him to the world.
That’s true.
I don’t know why our siblings have this kind of destiny.
I had a child but I wasn’t allowed to see him,
and Seol won’t be allowed to tell people about hers.
That’s true right now, but there shall come a time when people will be accepting.
To tell you the truth, the second queen became a woman at the age of 16.
Is it too much to ask for her to have a normal life?
If she was like everyone else, this would not be a problem.
I’m worrying because she isn’t.
And although you can’t see the Prince right now,
but nothing can sever your relationship.
I have the proof right here.
What is this?
This is a letter sent by Prince Gaeryeong.
Is that so?
Mother, it is your son, Song.
Have you been well?
The day you came to the palace and were carried away in front of me by guards,
has caused me so much grief, I haven’t been able to sleep.
All this time, I was far from you,
and recently found out your true feelings for me,
so I wanted to be the best son possible.
How can they separate us like this?
I blamed the King,
and I blamed God.
However, I remembered what you told me at Myeongbok Palace and steadied my heart.
You said that if I, the Crown Prince, become weak, then the whole population will get weak.
That’s why you were telling me to be strong, even when we were being so cruelly separated.
Yes, Mother, I will do that.
For you Mother, I will become strong.
Even though I can’t see you now,
I will not be sad and while waiting for the day I become King,
I will grow stronger, in both body and mind.
That way, when I become King,
I will wipe away your sad tears and listen to your wishes.
So, Mother, please bury the sadness in your heart and look to the future.
When I think of when we’ll meet and laugh again, I laugh too.
Please be healthy.
My Lady...
This child is much better than me.
He is consoling his mother.
Alright. We have to be strong.
I have to be a mother my son won’t be embarrassed of.
What happened to the man who organized the attack by the Jurchen?
You didn’t hear the news?
We caught him.
What happened to him?
He hurt himself and lost consciousness yesterday,
but he hasn’t woken up yet.
He harmed himself?
He’s a strong one.
(Sa Gamun)
No matter how much we question him, he won’t say anything about the leader.
This is the first time I've witnessed this sort of consolidation.
Are you saying we free him?
Yes, I am.
We can’t do that. He’s the one who tried to kill the Prince.
We haven’t gotten any information on the leader, so we can’t let him go.
He doesn’t look like he’ll say anything more.
His body’s like that, but he’s still withholding.
If you keep going, you’ll just end up with another corpse.
I’m worried too.
I wonder if we’ve gone too far going based only on the words of one of his men
mentioning the purchase of Jurchen clothing.
That’s not the case, my Lady.
There’s no doubt that Kim Won Soong is behind this.
There’s no proof.
But I found out his subordinate was behind the attack.
If we question him just a bit more, we’ll find out who the mastermind is.
I agree with him.
There’s no way he could have done such a big thing on his own.
We have to catch the subordinate and find out who the mastermind is!
But if he dies, there was no point.
Just to catch one dog, what kind of profit are you getting?
Then, do you have another idea?
Rather than a plan, why don’t you send him back to the Kim Won Soong?
No, we can’t.
He knows who we are.
If we send him back like that, do you the Kim Won Soong will stay quiet?
Instead, you give them a stern warning.
“Kim Won Soong, we know you’re behind the attack.
Don’t even think about attacking Prince Gaeryeong again.”
That kind of warning.
Alright, let’s do that.
Since he did save me 12 years ago, I don’t want to kill him.
Also Seol is pregnant, so I don’t want to make things worse.
My wife is pregnant. Is this medicine okay?
Definitely not!
I’ll make new medicine for you which will suit her.
Yes, please.
Just wait a bit.
We caught this man with our lives on the line,
but we’re just going to let him go?
It’s unfortunate, but it looks that way.
We’re positive he’s the culprit.
After a little while, why don't we ask the man in Gaegyeong to get us proof?
(Sa Illa) (Sa Gamun)
That’s too dangerous.
If the people in Myeongbok Palace try to find out how we got the evidence,
our identities can be discovered.
That’s why it'd be good if we take a step back from this.
I’m also reluctant.
This was a great opportunity to gain Her Highness's trust.
That’s another thing.
I think we need to do more to put down roots in Myeongbok Palace.
A different effort?
In order to gain trust, someone should get married and become part of a family here.
It’s the best way.
(Myeongbok Palace Demilitarization Center)
Then, Sir Gyeongjuwon must be smiling from ear to ear.
Yeah.
Sir Gyeongjuwon and the second Queen looked very happy.
Of course they are.
It was so hard for them to be together, so their happiness is probably as big.
Instructor Yi, why don’t you get married?
Lately, it seems like your father is worrying about your marriage.
[Yi Sulwha (Weapons Instructor of Myeongbok Palace)]
It’s because my father’s mind is in the gutter.
I like living like this, focused on work and freely.
(Suri) (Cheon Hyang Bi)
Our Instructor Yi needs someone who will bend her with one swipe of the sword.
She wouldn't give her heart to just anyone.
You little... Now that you’re all grown, you’re making fun of me.
Fine. Well, do you have a man you’re interested in?
I don’t, but Hyang Bi probably does.
Really? Since a beautiful girl like you gave him your heart,
he is one lucky fellow.
So, who is it?
Oh! I was only joking.
Hyang Bi, you really like someone?
You little. Tell us. Who is it?
Who is it? Who is it?
Hey. Hey. Who is it? Hyang Bi! Who is it?
The King is here.
Lift up your head.
Why are you crying?
Has something happened to the Queen?
No, that’s not it, your Majesty.
(Attendant Jo)
Attendant Jo’s family was attacked by Jurchen?
Yes.
How much is the damage?
The property is one thing, but she is more upset about the state of her brother.
Exactly how bad is it?
Including Attendant Jo’s brother, about fifty people died.
That many?
Yes, that’s why Attendant Jo is crying right now.
Your Majesty, it wasn't too long ago that Myeongbok Palace was attacked by Jurchen.
Now even more Goryeoan citizens have been killed.
Aren’t the Jurchen getting out of hand?
Your Majesty, I apologize if it seems like your wife is advising you,
but too many citizens have been killed by them.
I think that something must be done.
The reason I’m against going north isn’t just because of work.
People call me Shilla’s dog, Shilla’s dog, but
during King Gwangjong’s reign, I was also a very upstanding Goryeoan citizen.
[Choi Seom (Vice-Minister of the Chancellery)]
I am aware of that.
[Seo Hui (Vice-Minister of Internal Affairs)]
No one can compare to your education and ethics.
I don’t need to hear compliments like that.
Anyhow, the nation I want isn’t one that acquires more land.
That creates war, and only makes the citizens miserable.
But this country, Goryeo, was one that didn't yield to Goguryeo.
It's a country which has a reason for not giving up expanding north.
I’m saying that it’s a nonsensical idea.
If you want to create a land like that, you'll have to fight the Khitans.
Why would you do something stupid like that?
The past Shilla was small, but the citizens lived well due to the government.
The Balhae people beyond Mt. Baekdu and the people of Seogyeong are our people.
If we only want to live well, then what you said is right.
But we must leave our children a prouder country.
It is our duty, don’t you agree?
Would you say that Goguryeo is boastful or is Shilla more so?
Are you trying to start a fight?
Let’s stop.
We didn’t meet today to fight, right?
It was hard for us to meet, let us not fight.
[Choi Ryang (Minister of Culture)]
I’m sorry.
I was slightly agitated.
Vice-Minister Seom, help us this one time.
No matter what, Seogyeong citizens are people living in our country.
If I help, will you accept a consort from our side?
Yes, I will.
Also, there cannot be a war waged based on recovering lost land.
Alright.
We just want to chase the Jurchen out of the land.
We’re not trying to annihilate them.
Well, then. It seems like we’ve come to an agreement, so let’s have a drink.
Let’s lift our glasses.
Let’s meet like this more often in the future.
It’s better than fighting every day.
Let’s drink.
As you probably all know, Seogyeong has been getting attacked by the Jurchen.
Please tell me what you think I should do regarding this matter.
Your Majesty, as you have mentioned, the damage of the Jurchen is bad.
The damage to Seogyeong is obvious, but the damage to merchants is especially bad.
We have to chase the Jurchen off the land.
Your Majesty, I think the Jurchen matter escalated this far because it's been ignored.
(Park Yang Yu)
If you do something about the Jurchen now, not only the Seogyeong citizens, but all citizens will be happy.
That’s correct, your Majesty.
(Han Ungong)
If you leave things this way, the damage will increase, as will the citizens’ troubles.
The Jurchen, who are bothering our citizens, must be dealt with.
Your Majesty, I agree with this stance on the Jurchen.
(Han Ingyeong)
Please show the Jurchen your dignity.
What about your opinions?
Your Majesty, as long as you can avoid being excessive and avoid a protest from Song nation,
I agree with this stance.
Are you positive?
Yes, I am, your Majesty.
How can I be against it when the nation’s citizens are being attacked?
Just as Choi Seom said, I think all the ministers agree on this matter.
Then there is no one who is against it?
Alright. If this is what you want, then I’ll act accordingly.
We’ll attack the Jurchen.
I will leave all the preparations to Yi Gyeomui.
Chase the Jurchen past Mt. Baekdu and give the citizens in Seogyeong renewed hope.
Your Majesty... Your grace is immeasurable!
Your grace is immeasurable, your Majesty!
Is that true?
The King is going to do something about the Jurchen?
Yes, it is the truth.
He said to chase the Jurchen past Mt. Baekdu and to give the Seogyeong citizens hope.
You must have done something to sway him.
That’s not the case.
For the first time in a long time, all the ministers agreed on this matter.
It seems impossible. Unanimous, you say.
Other than that, how did the King think of something like this?
Seo Hui’s role in that was huge.
He put his life on the line and went to talk to the King.
I haven’t done anything.
All your past efforts are finally seeing results, my Lady.
Gang Gamchan’s talent was a big help too.
Now that Confucian scholars and students are communicating a lot better.
No, I haven’t done anything.
It’s a relief.
If the King continues with these decisions,
I have no reason to go to Seogyeong.
It really is a relief. Definitely a relief.
Are you alright?
Yes, I am alright.
Let me take a look.
No, I’m alright.
Don’t move. I think you’ve hurt your bone.
It’s not that bad.
I’m alright.
Your muscles could have gone into shock.
We have to relax your muscles.
You can stop now. Stop!
You’re really pretty.
What?
Your eyes.
Foreman!
What brings you here?
I have to talk to Foreman Kim urgently.
I’m sorry. I'll be right back.
Alright, go ahead.
Someone interfered and attacked you?
Yes, Master!
A Hanggae Temple monk gave him some info,
and later, he told his master with a worried look.
Exactly who is it?
Foreman, I can think of someone.
A few days ago, I saw Gang Jo and someone from Balhae having a very serious talk.
Gang Jo seemed suspicious of us, so couldn’t it be him?
Even if that’s the case, you shouldn’t worry too much.
He doesn't know the exact details just yet.
How much info did he tell him?
He told the story of the past attack, involving Choi Sum and the late King.
What did you say?
What a foolish man.
This is no simple matter. If he meets Choi Seom, he can get a clue.
Foreman, I will go.
Since I know what he looks like, I will take care of this.
Who is it?
Excuse me, is this Choi Seom’s house?
It is, but…
I came to meet the minister.
Is he currently at home?
I don’t know who you are,
but he’s not someone you can meet just because you came.
I came because of an important matter.
I have to meet him.
What is it regarding? Tell me first.
I can’t do that.
I have to meet him personally and tell him.
It’ll only take a little while, please let me meet him.
He’s not in right now, so come another time.
Excuse me. Excuse me!
Is this the place?
Yes.
Prince Gyeongjuwon.
Are you there Prince Gyeongjuwon?
- Husband, someone is lo- - Shh.
It’s me, Choi Seom, Vice-Minister of the Chancellery.
Are you inside?
Don’t move and stay here.
Oh, Prince Gyeongjuwon.
You really are alive. How long has it been?
How did you know about this place?
God helped us meet.
It’s been a very long time. Have you been well?
Yes.
But why are you here?
Let’s go inside and have a talk.
I have nothing to say.
We’re meeting for the first time in a long time, but you’re going to be rude?
Let’s go in for a little.
Then, let’s go out and talk.
The house is dirty.
Is that so?
Why did he agreed to the Jurchen matter?
It’s very strange. What made him?
Master has returned. Open the door!
You scared me!
Lower your voice or my heart will give out.
Sir! Sir!
Do you know anything?
Sir, Jo Sun is back.
What?
You mean he was alive? Where is he right now?
Before that, you have to go to the main house.
My Lady?
It’s been a long time, Minister Kim.
What has brought you to my house, my Lady?
Please, have a seat.
There’s no need for that.
I can’t sit in the house of a man who tried to kill my son and me.
W-what are you talking about?
My Lady?
I will give you a second chance, so try to do what you wanted.
What? What are you talking about?
If you want my life, then stab my heart with this knife right now. Hurry!
Did you get married?
Who is it?
Pack your bags! We have to leave this place immediately.
To tell you the truth...
Sir, please be careful!
This is Kim Chi Yang’s doing.
It’s definitely his doing.
Let’s see if you’ll do well.
Lady Sungdeok’s sister, the second Queen, is pregnant with Prince Gyeongjuwon’s child.
Hwangju’s Lady Sungdeok and Minister Choi Seom have joined forces to overthrow you!
What did you say?!