We feel all the emotions he does.
Previously on "The King & I"
I'd rather die a eunuch than live as a monster.
We serve the king at his very side.
This is what happens to anyone who goes against our laws.
Born on the same day, but with different fates
Forgive me.
Jo Chi-gyum kills his friend and goes after Mrs. Oh
The old shaman and Wolhwa find him. He has 3 virtues and 3 flaws.
3 virtues and 3 flaws... Meant to be Josun's greatest eunuch
If you are no longer loyal...
leave the palace.
Jo Chi-gyum spills blood to gain power
She has lost her memory. But he looks after Mrs. Oh
I cannot waste precious tax money...
to fill the bellies of old eunuchs. King Yejong pressures the eunuchs
I forbid eunuchs from getting married. Situations only get worse
Are you a new servant?
I'm Chun-dong. Chun-dong and Sungjong become friends
I'm Prince Jaeul, the King's nephew. Chun-dong and Sungjong become friends
Step aside! Chun-dong and Sungjong become friends
Eunuchs...
answer only to the king.
What brings you here, sir?
I want to become a eunuch.
I'll become Josun's greatest eunuch. Han-soo becomes a eunuch
Your mother is thinking of marrying you off to her.
How are you doing?
Chun-dong hides his love for So-hwa
A snake...
And saves her life
Forgive me. I'm doing this to save you. And saves her life
Your Majesty.
Take your order back! The eunuchs go on strike
Lord Jo must be punished.
King Yejong suppresses them
Jo Chi-gyum insulted me and the law. He shall be beheaded.
"A way to a new era. "
What is this?
Don't ask.
You mustn't know.
The day we first met...
was the day I fell for you.
I will become a sage king. Sungjong proposes to So-hwa
I want you to be my wife. Sungjong proposes to So-hwa
They are your servants.
Men who are willing to die just so you can live.
Your eunuchs.
Sir.
Let me see the king.
Will you be my son?
What?
Miss Yoon will produce an heir.
... Plunge the monarchy in darkness. The royal wedding disappoints So-hwa
I can't let So-hwa down. The royal wedding disappoints So-hwa
I won't ever cry over him again. Chun-dong comforts her
People will ridicule me. But I will survive all this.
Strike out when they least expect it.
Miss.
This will be the last piggyback ride...
To keep her love alive
Break up Miss Yoon's engagement.
You want her to become a concubine? He risks his life on a deal
If you do as I ask, He risks his life on a deal
I'll repay you with my life. He risks his life on a deal
Chun-dong. Goodbye.
Miss.
Be happy with the king.
A concubine?
The king hasn't even seen you yet.
We're in the same boat. To protect his love
Sir. To protect his love
Please save her. To protect his love
The deal is off. To protect his love
Mister.
Castrate me.
I'll become a eunuch. He makes up his mind
Let me in.
Escort the king away.
Your Majesty...
Episode 12
Why did you call me out here?
I wanted to talk to you in secret.
Yoon Ho, court official Us, talk in secret?
Jo Chi-gyum You have a daughter of marriageable age.
How do you... ?
I'll cut to the chase. Make her the king's concubine.
What? You want my daughter to marry the king?
Are you trying to use me?
Minister Han controls the government.
If Queen Gonghye produces an heir, he will become practically unstoppable.
Instead of serving our king,
we'll have to serve him.
Is that what you want?
The king will start governing soon.
He needs to be surrounded by trustworthy and loyal subjects.
I'd like you to head them all.
Why must my daughter become a concubine?
Think of it as a pledge.
Will you do that?
Sir. Do you stand a chance against Minister Han?
I sided with him to put a new king on the throne.
But I'm loyal to the king, not him.
If Minister Han goes beyond our deal and threatens the king,
I'll stop him in his tracks.
Someone in the palace is causing much chaos.
What do you mean?
Han Myung-hwe A concubine is here.
A concubine?
You must be strong.
You are still the queen of this nation.
I will unite the ministers and stop the king from marrying a concubine.
So be calm and focus on producing an heir to the throne.
You must try harder.
Queen Gonghye
Lord Jo.
Answer me truthfully.
I will.
All the eunuchs, ladies, and maids...
King Sungjong won't tell me for fear of punishment.
Who the heck is in that villa?
Why is there a rope in the doorway?
Why won't you answer?
Are you more afraid of my mother than me?
I am loyal to you and you only.
Then tell me, right now.
The person in the villa is Yoon Gi-gyun's daughter.
I thought so, but...
Is it really So-hwa in there?
I had her brought in. It is she.
I heard she was engaged.
What is she doing here?
The engagement was called off.
Your grandmother summoned her.
But she is very ill now.
You must save her.
I'll forever be in your debt if you do.
Trust me.
Thank you, Lord Jo. Thank you.
Hello, Your Highness.
I'm glad you're so loyal to the king.
Your Highness.
You won't see the king?
I don't think I should today.
So-hwa.
You're so near, yet so far away.
Hang in there. I'll look after you.
You're not well enough to be out.
Yoon So-hwa, future Lady Yoon I want some fresh air.
Lady Oh Wait here. I'll call Dr. Yang.
Chun-dong.
What should I do? What... ?
What?
You want me to punish Lord Jo? What did he do wrong?
I told him to forbid anyone from telling the king about So-hwa.
If the king finds out, it will be because a eunuch or maid told him.
Queen Insoo Lord Jo is in charge of them all.
So he must take responsibility.
Am I wrong, Lord Jo?
Not at all.
So why did the king come by the villa?
It's because you took me lightly. So you must be punished.
Queen Junghee Punish the one who told the king.
Punishing Lord Jo is going a little bit too far with the matter.
But if we let this slide, our subjects won't take us seriously.
Queen Insoo is absolutely right.
This was my responsibility. I'll accept any punishment.
Lord Jo.
You don't mind losing your title?
What's wrong?
You don't think disobeying me is that big a deal?
You're going too far.
He should be commended for taking responsibility for this.
Queen Insoo, just let it go.
I can do that, Your Highness.
But he said he'd accept any punishment.
I'd like to hear how far he's willing to go.
Why are you so quiet?
If that's what you wish of me, I'll give up my title.
Lord Jo, that's unnecessary...
Your Highness.
A eunuch humbles himself so the king can shine.
A eunuch who uses the king to gain power should be thrown out.
I'd rather leave and ponder over whether or not I did well.
Please dismiss me.
Now you know how loyal he is. Please forgive him.
He wants to be dismissed. I don't think that's a bad idea.
Please issue a declaration announcing his dismissal.
Stop this.
Your Highness. Queen Gonghye is here.
Let her in.
Are you taking the medicine to help you conceive?
Yes.
I'm doing everything you told me to.
Good.
What brings you here?
I came to tell you both something.
Tell us what?
The king went to the villa because I told him to.
What?
Don't blame your loyal subjects because of what I did.
Queen Gonghye. Is that true?
Yes. It is true.
Thank you so much.
Lord Jo was so close to losing his title and getting kicked out.
Weren't you, Lord Jo?
May I ask you something?
Sure.
The king went to the villa because a eunuch tipped him off in a play.
Why did you cover up our wrongdoing?
All that is going on now is because I can't conceive.
It's because my presence doesn't comfort the king,
and because I didn't look out for So-hwa.
I should take responsibility.
I should clear up the mess I made.
That's why.
I hope you can serve the king for a long, long time.
She's a very kind-hearted person.
Yes.
I don't like the way Queen Insoo treats me.
Queen Gonghye prevented his dismissal?
She's just too kind.
Queen Junghee has given her order. We can't delay searching for candidates.
I agree. But no one will go against me and let their daughter marry the king.
Please do all you can to get Miss Yoon kicked out.
Then everything will be fine.
Kim Chun-dong, future Chuh-sun
Han-soo...
I mean... Mr. Jung.
Come with me.
Look, Chun-dong.
The sky is blue and the earth is brown.
However hard you try, a commoner can't become a noble.
Some principles never change.
Jung Han-soo All those years ago,
you helped Gaedochi castrate me.
Now I'm a eunuch. You should be a castrator.
Why do you want to be Lord Jo's foster son?
I can't help it.
You can't help it?
Is it about the deal you made with him to make Miss Yoon become a concubine?
How do you... ?
Do you still want to be Lord Jo's foster son?
I don't know.
But if Miss Yoon gets thrown out because I didn't keep my word...
That won't happen.
How can you be so sure?
Queen Gonghye has no child.
The royals will start looking for a concubine to produce an heir.
They won't throw Miss Yoon out now.
Plus, I heard she's recovering.
Is that true?
Give up trying to become his foster son.
I cut off my family line to become a eunuch.
Do you want to become one...
just so you can become the king's matchmaker?
I'll become Lord Jo's foster son and continue his family line.
Your giving up will do him good.
I'll make sure you and your mother are well-off. Well?
Keep the money.
If it will do him good too as you say, I'll give up.
What are you reading?
A list of court officials with daughters of marriageable age.
There are so many, but none of them applied to be a concubine.
Mrs. Jung, Lord Jo's wife Who would dare go against Minister Han.
Don't do anything to upset him. Focus on adopting Han-soo.
I used to brag about my boyfriends. But now I want to brag about my son.
Sir. Chun-dong is here to see you.
I have something to say.
Have you made up your mind?
Yes, sir.
Will you be my foster son?
Forgive me.
I will be a castrator.
If that's what you wish, I won't push you any longer.
I won't make an excuse on why I can't keep my word.
But one day... I will repay you for what you did.
OK. I trust you.
Miss Yoon is...
Don't worry about her. I'll make sure she marries the king.
I trust you'll do so.
Do you know you have 3 virtues and 3 flaws?
I was told so recently.
Do you know what that means?
It means I'm meant to be a eunuch.
Yes.
You have a strong build, but you can't become a man.
You'll head a big family, but you won't have any descendants.
You'll be respected by all, but you will not receive a title.
I wanted you to be my son from the day we met.
But I don't think it's meant to be.
I'm sorry.
Come to me if you need help.
I'll help you as a friend.
I should get going.
Sir.
What about your adoption?
I lost the best option. I'll go for second best.
Mr. Choi, Old shaman
Today's ritual will officially make you a castrator.
Are you ready for it?
Yes. I'm done running away.
I'll be there first. Sharpen your blade.
Merciful Buddha.
Please help Chun-dong break away from his 3 virtues and 3 flaws.
Wolhwa, Chun-dong's foster mother I beg of you.
Bless him with a bright and easy future.
Forgive me, miss.
Forgive me for not protecting you.
Miss. Why are you... ?
Chun-dong. How could you abandon me?
Miss...
You sent me into the palace and now you're leaving me alone?
I became ill. I might get thrown out before I see the king.
Then I'll have to kill myself or become a nun.
I'd rather die than live in disgrace.
Chun-dong.
I trusted you like a brother, but you let me down.
Chun-dong.
I'm so disappointed in you.
You pushed me to the edge of a cliff and left me there.
No, I did it for you. I did it for you and the king.
You fool!
Have you forgotten our promise?
Your Majesty.
I begged you to look after So-hwa.
Why are you running away when she needs you?
I thought we were friends, regardless of status.
I trusted you with her!
How dare you let So-hwa and me down!
I was wrong about you. I was so wrong.
That's not true.
I did all I could for you and her.
Chun-dong.
You're running away when you know what to do!
No, I don't know. Believe me.
Fool!
Everyone knows you love So-hwa.
Why are you deceiving yourself?
Me, love her? No way.
Chun-dong!
Don't lie to me.
If you really love So-hwa, stay at her side.
Then I'll believe you.
Chun-dong.
You... You're...
Will you really become a castrator?
If you do, you'll never see her again.
Can you live with that?
She loves the king.
Why won't you admit it?!
You love her more than anything in the world.
No... No...
If you really love her, don't become a castrator.
But I'm a commoner. What can I do for her now?
Stop deceiving yourself.
You know what to do to stay at her side.
He's late.
I'll go get him.
Chun-dong.
Chun-dong! Chun-dong!
Chun-dong. I'm so disappointed in you.
You pushed me to the edge of a cliff and left me there.
I trusted you with her!
How dare you let So-hwa and me down!
I was wrong about you. I was so wrong.
Why won't you admit it?!
You love her more than anything in the world.
I can see you, even with my eyes closed
Wherever you may be
Hundreds of years may pass us by
But my love will never end
I just can't stop crying
If my love is getting in your way
What can I do to stop it all?
Do you know?
The day I die and the wind takes me
Perhaps then we 'll be together
Dear God, let us start again
Please stay with me
Miss...
Make me blind, tie me up
But I still can't stop
I fear we 'll drift apart
If my love is getting in your way
What can I do to stop it all?
That won't do
Mother.
Please...
forgive me.
Chun-dong, no. No!
You're finally awake.
Your fever has gone.
I had a dream. A very bad one.
I'm glad you're OK. Merciful Buddha.
Beodeul, go and call Dr. Yang.
Yes, ma'am.
You're in the clear now. But you still need to recover fully.
Miss Yoon has regained consciousness.
Lord Jo.
I must go and see her.
Not now, Your Majesty.
Why not?
Your mother is still upset, and Miss Yoon needs to rest.
Wait a few days.
OK. I waited for years. I can wait a few more days.
I'll do as you say.
Today is the day you said you'd adopt a son. Is your mind made up?
Yes.
So?
Mr. Noh, Jo's foster father Who will become my grandson?
The person to continue our family line is...
Lord Jo...
Chun-dong, Chun-dong!
What happened? Chun-dong!
I'm here... to keep my promise...
What promise?
My... testicles...
Chun-dong.
Chun-dong...
Chun-dong.
Chun-dong!
You found him?
I looked everywhere, but I can't find him.
Gaedochi's still looking for him, so let's wait.
What's going on?
Chun-dong got castrated.
Really?
I changed his clothes and called for Dr. Yang.
He got castrated... ?
I'd like to postpone the adoption.
What?
What does Chun-dong's castration have to do with us?
Please, father.
OK.
Let's resume this in three days.
Let's go.
How is it?
He cut off his scrotum too. It looks like...
Yang Sung-yoon he did it himself.
What determination.
Who'd do this unless he was willing to die?
Will he be able to live?
He shouldn't, but it's all up to the heavens.
Who is he? Who is this person who's making even you worry?
Keep the room warm.
Don't let him get cold or give him any food for three days.
You must hang in there. Pull through, for my sake.
Nail the door shut. No one goes in for three days.
Yes, sir.
What do you mean, he has disappeared?
He left right before the ritual and didn't return.
I got men to search, but they couldn't find him.
Perhaps he was afraid of becoming a castrator.
Gaedochi He's not!
Don't take it out on me.
Where do you think Chun-dong is?
I think he's decided to accept his fate.
Water...
I want water...
Water...
Give me water.
Dear heavens.
You control life and death.
Take pity on Chun-dong.
Please allow Chun-dong to be my son and lift our family name up high.
You're beautiful, considering how ill you were.
Sorry for putting you through all that.
Queen Insoo is here.
Sit down.
How are you feeling? I heard the worst is over.
Sorry if I caused any trouble.
Leave as soon as you can.
You saved the king from a group of gangsters.
And you returned the ornament from his grandfather.
I once thought highly of you and that you'd make a good wife.
The king is still very much in love with you.
But that is why you must leave.
Soon, the king will start governing in person.
He can't afford to spend all his time with a concubine.
Especially when he still has a queen.
It will cause too much strife and upset within the palace.
If you really love the king, you must let him go.
Do as I say, and I'll pay you well.
And I'll see to it that your reputation stays intact, OK?
I will do as you say.
Thank you for not insisting on staying.
May I say something before I leave?
Sure.
A woman who leaves the palace...
must either kill herself or become a Buddhist nun.
I will spend the rest of my life praying for the king's well-being.
However far apart we may be,
I won't give up on my love for him.
Even if I don't get to see him again,
I will love him with all my heart.
Lady Hong. Make sure she gets paid well.
I will, Your Highness.
Your Majesty. Why are you testing me?
Is this how you repay me for loving you for all these years?
Let's all forget about work today and have a good time.
Shin Sook-joo What's this news about a concubine?
That's nonsense. The king has his queen.
Lord Jo sweet-talked Queen Junghee into it.
Lord Jo?
He wants the king to forget about governing...
so he can conspire with the concubines' families to take over.
Monarchies are said to fall when eunuchs take over.
There must be no concubines.
And none of us should let our daughters marry the king.
Yes, you're right.
Yoon Ho, court official
Your Majesty, Lady Oh is here.
Did you ask for me?
Nurse. How is So-hwa doing?
I heard she's getting better.
She's regaining her strength.
Just having her nearby makes me feel great.
I wish my mother's anger subsides soon.
Every second feels like a year to me.
Does she miss me too?
She loves you very much.
I've never forgotten about her either.
Why are you tearing up?
Has something happened to her?
She's been ordered to leave the palace.
What?
What did you say? Leave?!
Your grandmother will give the order.
How come none of the ministers submitted their daughters as candidates?
Lord Jo, haven't you heard from any of them?
There's still time. Please be patient.
Is Minister Han stopping them... ?
Your Highness.
Why don't we stop choosing a concubine?
The queen is still young.
And we can't accept a concubine from just any random family.
I think you should put an end to this.
Then what about Miss Yoon?
She'll leave if you order her to.
You want me to send her away?
I heard that is what she wants too.
Why don't you like her?
The king loves her too much.
Many great men ruined their nations because they fell for a woman.
I'm worried for the king's future. Nothing more, nothing less.
His Majesty is here.
Let him in.
Your Majesty. What brings you here?
Grandmother. Please don't send So-hwa away.
What?
Don't interfere in our business. Please leave us.
Grandmother. I promised I'd marry her.
I married Minister Han's daughter for the sake of my nation.
I broke the promise I made with my love,
and hurt her more than anything.
I don't want to live a lie anymore.
I don't want to waste time missing the one person I ever loved.
Grandmother.
Please don't send her away.
Your Majesty.
I know what you wish. Please leave.
I trust you'll do the right thing.
I know how you feel.
But the king loves her so much. Let him have his way.
Geum-pyo, do you know about love?
Doh Geum-pyo, bodyguard
I've heard of it, but that's all.
It makes a king cry and a shaman's son castrate himself.
Such is the power of love.
Miss.
Did you do this for me, Chun-dong?
You lost your manhood for me.
So I'll live my life for you.
Miss.
I guess I can't have anything at all
I bet all I had, yet I'm still alone
Perhaps I have to wait even longer
Or perhaps we just weren't meant to be
My love hurts me more than anyone
I'd rather be anyone else but myself
Perhaps poverty will help me forget
Or should we remain acquaintances?