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Episode 15
That stings.
What are you doing?
Hot...hot...That's hot!
Hot!
- That's hot! - What's the big deal?
Why you--
So hot...so hot...
Is that not what you call bun chim?
So you know what bun chim is!
Is that not shim chim?
No! Not it is not.
Shi chim is when the needle is first heated and then injected
and bun chim is when you inject the needle first and then heat it
and push the heat deep into the body.
Where did that method originate from?
From a town in China and they say
bun chim has effects that penetrate deep into the body
and shi chim heats the surface so has a more immediate effect
and there's also ohn chim that combines both effects and heat.
Sir! Sir!
Please give me a chance!
- Sir! - My man.
Did I not tell you His Highness abhors needles?
His pain will immediately go away with a single shot from me!
A single bon chim and his boils will go away!
You haven't been here that long!
How dare you suggest administering a shot to His Highness!
Why you impudent man...
Sir!
Please listen to what I have to say.
Get out of my way!
Hyung Ik! Hyung Ik!
What a rude girl!
What do you mean Hyung Ik?
Lady So Won would like to see you.
What for?
How should I know?
Tell her you couldn't find me.
Can I tell her exactly what you said?
What have I got to be scared of?
Her and I are both as good as dog food.
It was just a figure of speech.
No Your Highness... you must not...
Jerk...
What is wrong with her?
Say it! You're making me anxious!
It's anger disorder.
What did you just say?
Basically she is internally filled with lots of anger.
For a person who already has a high body temperature
to be so heavily consumer with anger
it was inevitable that she'd become ill.
How can you just leave?
Give her some sort of medicine or a shot.
There is no medicine for anger disorder.
Then what do we do?
Let go of the anger or resolve whatever was making her angry.
Otherwise--
Her anger will be for nothing. Is what I'm saying.
Do you think this is funny?
Just cool her down with cold water.
That's the only thing you can do for her.
This was bound to happen to her...
Where are you going?
I need to go get Jing...
What?
It's bad enough that bitch has His Highness all to herself
and is sitting there mocking me...
But now she's taken my son from me
and is trying to act like she's his mom!
That's enough.
Lady So Yong! You cannot go like this!
Please get out of my way!
I am going to go see the Queen and settle this once and for all.
To either give me His Highness
or give me back my son!
Lady So Yong! Lady So Yong!
Do you really think the Queen will give you what you want?
Of course she will! I worked hard to have a son!
Lady So Yong!
- What are you doing? Go after her! - Yes My Lady!
Look at him! Look at him!
Peek a boo!
Doesn't he look just like me?
Peek a boo!
Just look at him!
He is more precious to me than the Crown Prince.
I need you to take good care of him My Lady.
Just look at him!
Isn't he growing to look more and more like me?
Look at him!
You're such a handsome child!
Peek a boo!
Your Highness, wouldn't it be best for Kim So Yong to raise him?
Not a chance!
Kim So Yong is not a compassionate person.
She does not deserve to be a mother.
Do you realize just how much I expect from this child?
You must raise him to become a loyal son.
Just look at him!
Peek a boo!
You can't always get what you want Your Highness!
Who did you say was here?
Kim So Yong...
Why didn't you let her in?
She turned away without saying a word...
Most likely because of her past wrongdoings...
Your Highness
You do not need to feel bad.
Thanks to her I have another son so it's fine.
You think I kept her around because I was attracted to her at this age?
You have to take care of your old man.
Got it Jing?
Such a cute child...
Peek a boo!
You're just in time.
I had to tell you something but was just about to leave.
The birds hear what you say during the day
and the mice hear what you say at night.
There are no such thing as secrets.
No matter how hard you try to hide what you did
you will one day be caught.
That way you can pay me back for my child that you killed.
How will His Highness kill you?
Will he hang you... or maybe death by poison...
No! Even shredding you to pieces won't be enough for him
he'll turn you into bird food!
I'll be sleeping well from now on!
So what did she say when you said that?
She turned pale and didn't know what to do with herself.
Of course not! You told her His Highness will be feeding her to the crows!
But you know... that was a bit harsh.
What do you mean harsh?
If you accuse her of such things solely based on rumors--
What do you mean solely based on rumors?
So then... you have evidence?
Of course I do.
Tell us exactly what you know.
Just wait a bit and you will see her head falling to the ground.
You must find the child she's hid somewhere no matter what.
Do you understand?
- Follow me. - Okay.
What do you mean hidden child?
Has she lost her mind?
I definitely heard her say it with my own ears!
That bitch is determined to bring Kim So Yong down at no cost!
Lady So Yong! Court Lady Lee that--
Now where has disappeared to when she's still sick?
Uhn Yuhn find out where Lady So Yong has gone off to!
Kim So Yong?
What brings you here so late in the evening?
Please...let me see His Highness...
His Highness is in the Queen's quarters.
His Highness has been spending every night there.
- You didn't find her? - Yes, My Lady.
Where could she have gone at this hour?
She wouldn't have gone to the King's palace to see him, right?
What do you mean?
I don't think I can live without His Highness...
Of course you can't!
I think I would die without him.
To think... I may never see His Highness again...
Oh no! My goodness!
Times like this she should just stand back!
What can I do...
so that I can once again...
feel the embrace of Your Highness?
Should I dance for you?
Please tell me.
What can I do...
to be loved by Your Highness once again...
Your Highness...
So what? Do you think that makes sense?
Your Highness--
Think about it!
It's not that big of a deal
so why do the Crown Prince and Princess need to visit the grave?
I'm sure that's not all there is to it.
It has been a while since the Prince has left for Shimyang
so I'm sure they also miss their son.
And he doesn't miss his old man?
All the more reason for him to visit.
Do you think I do not know what the Princess is up to?
She will use visiting her father's grave as an excuse
and gather people to strengthen her power.
There's no way!
Why would the Princess do such a thing?
Because she thinks I will not pass on the throne to the Prince!
Your Highness!
Open the doors.
Tell the Crown Princess!
Her father's funeral went well
so she has nothing to worry about!
Is there anything we can do?
Please say something!
What kind of solution?
This is between the King and his daughter-in-law.
I too feel the same way but
the Princess's family feels very strongly about this...
Of course they do!
Do not belittle Her Highness.
His Highness is very narrow-minded!
One wrong move
and we'll also be in trouble!
My goodness...
Don't you think so In?
A married daughter insisting on visiting her dead father's grave...
Is that not outrageous?
It's all just an excuse!
Of course it's just an excuse!
So father has sent you a letter?
Yes...yes...he has...
Did my father say if he's doing well?
How can he be doing well?
He served time in prison while in Shimyang.
So what did Kim Ja Jeom say to you?
Please read through it, Lady So Yong.
How could a concubine's daughter possibly have learned to read?
Just give me the highlights.
Don't read it to me word for word.
As you wish Lady So Yong...
He's coming.
- How did it go? - Did you get the King's permission?
Were you denied?
I spoke to His Highness but...
See what I mean? There's no way for him to have agreed!
We must go see His Highness and talk to him about this!
- Let's go inside! - Okay!
Hold on!
I will go see the Prime Minister and ask him to help us.
You must not back down!
If we do not stand up for the Princess
there is no telling what the King will do to her!
Hello, Lord Kim.
Is the Crown Prince inside?
Yes he is.
He must be very upset.
How is the Princess doing?
She is barely eating
and has been in bed most of the time.
That's too bad.
Her Highness was unable to be there when her father passed
so she must be heartbroken.
It is only right to go back to Joseon and pay respects to her father.
We've sent someone for His Highness to grant us permission
so I'm sure we'll hear back soon.
Do you think His Highness will give you permission?
There's no reason for him to say no.
Your Highness...
It is not the Princess that His Highness does not like.
What do you mean?
Do you really not know what it is that His Highness fears?
Your Highness
His Highness is most fearful of you.
Please watch what you say!
You must take a closer look at why In Kyung Up allied with Myung.
Do you think he would have done such a thing without orders?
It is expected that Joseon would help Myung.
And China is asking you to take responsibility for it.
Do you think your father did that without
thinking things would turn out like this?
Stop it.
Just look at what he's done to me.
I was nothing but faithful and loyal to His Highness
but His Highness sent me to China.
He does not care at all about my livelihood.
Even if that is true--
Your Highness
it has been a long time since the nation lost its faith in His Highness.
The court officials and people are anxiously waiting for your return.
So you must return to Joseon and build a new nation.
I told you to stop!
If we just sit like this you nor I will ever be able to go back to Joseon.
You must realize this.
Even if I bury my bones in Manchu land
I will stand by my father!
Don't ever come back here!
Persistence has never produced bad results.
You did the right thing.
Kim Ja Jeom is not a man to be trusted.
But just because it came out of Kim Ja Jeom's mouth
does not mean that it is completely false, My Lord.
If father...
really thinks I would go against him...
That is why you must do whatever you can to go back to Joseon.
Before His Highness's misunderstandings become too large.
200 ginseng roots,
Three sheets of leather,
10 Kilograms of spices,
30 blocks of silver,
and 20 blocks of gold.
Please tell him.
He says to tell him what it is you want.
Tell him that in order to take over Joseon
we need a new king.
It's okay, you can tell him exactly what I said.
He says that Joseon needs a new king.
It seems that In Kyung Up allied with Myung
under orders from Joseon.
It is foolish to think that it was the Crown Prince
Also tell him that unless Joseon gets a new king
China does not stand a chance against Myung.
Would it really be okay if I repeat exactly what you said?
It is not a conspiracy to suggest that we bring the Prince
to the throne. Is that not so?
Did you just say Court Lady Lee is poking her nose around my business?
Why yes I tell you! That girl--
Then we must first find out what happened to that child.
Seeing you well and sitting there
makes me feel so much better!
Of course, you must find a way to survive.
There's always a way to go on.
What's the big deal if you do not become the Queen?
You can just make your child a King.
Isn't that so Lady So Yong?
You want me to dig around the chamber pots again?
His Highness has had difficulty as of late
so we received an order to keep a close watch on it.
I may appear this way but I am quite a famous acupuncturist in the marketplace!
I dug around the pots for 10 years.
Do you even know who got me this job?
Lady Kim So Yong--
This is outrageous!
How dare he belittle Lady So Yong!
Who here doesn't know someone high up?
You can try to tell people but everyone knows someone.
What did this man eat? Why does it smell so bad?
Eat it.
What is it?
You have a weird odor every time I see you.
Yeah okay... smell me all you want.
It is the scent of the King's feces.
I'm sure it's exciting for you.
We get you a job and all you do is analyze the King's poop.
Then what else am I supposed to do?
Lord Kim was forced to go to Shimyang
and our dear Lady So Yong is useless now!
It's not completely over for Lady So Yong!
She gave birth to the King's son!
Yeah right...
Hyung Ik...
What are you doing? I thought you said I smell.
Go over there.
Listen! Hyung Ik...
I'm covering my ears.
That woman that Kim Ja Jeom sent that night...
Remember she took the baby?
Find out what she did with the baby.
She probably got rid of the child somewhere!
She couldn't have killed her!
I swore to myself as I dug through the King's poop.
I will never get involved in Lady So Yong's business ever again!
Next time you see her
let her know we shouldn't poop too long and live a long life.
Otherwise she won't be able to live long!
That doesn't mean you'll live much longer!
Why not? What'd I do wrong?
Who's the one that split open a stomach?
My goodness! How can you say that!
If things go wrong, everyone involved will be arrested.
Starting with you!
We're okay now! I told Jyung Ik to find
so he'll find the child and then some!
We must find that child before Kim Ja Jeom returns.
What are you going to do once you find the child?
We have to get rid of it.
Oh my!
If that child is still alive, tell him to get rid of her.
Who's the one that split open a stomach!
My! So pretty!
Oh yeah!
You must be proud.
These kids are all money for you.
- That's right! - That's right!
I'm right, aren't I?
That little girl is the one Lady So Yong switched that night?
You would think that...
You fool. Don't you have anything better to do than go guessing who her child is?
It's because we could all be massacred.
You must not have heard what's going on in the palace.
Lady So Yong is useless to the King now.
Someone caught on to Lady So Yong and is going around digging through the past.
I was thinking about moving anyways.
Where are you running off to?
What do you mean running away you fool?
Did I commit a crime?
You saved a child that you were told to kill off
so you'll probably die in the hands of Lady So Yong and Kim Ja Jeom.
If not you'll die in the hands of Her Highness the Queen...
What should I do Lord Kim?
Don't let anyone know and raise her.
Have you had a change of heart?
She is not to be taken easily.
So we must keep her alive so her mother cannot say otherwise.
Give the girl to me.
Rotten fool...
Get out of here this instant!
Do as you wish!
I don't know anything about it!
Mark my words!
Did you find her?
You did?
You have to make sure to get a hefty amount from Lee Sook Won.
Would you expect any less? Don't worry.
I was looking for you.
Lady So Yong would like a word with you.
Follow me.
What are you doing?
Such a pretty girl like you
shouldn't be playing servant to Lee Sook Won.
If you also get lucky and attract the attention of His Highness
you can become Sook Won like Court Lady Lee.
I...
Let me take a look. Lift your head.
Yeah... I was right.
Looking at you up close and the shape of your eyes
you're just the type His Highness likes!
I'm telling you everything is up to you.
Excuse me?
Between me and Lee Sook Won... who do you think is stronger?
Between the Minister of Defense's daughter and a common man's daughter
who do you think will have more power is what I'm asking you.
You must know very well the different treatment a
woman who's given birth to the King's son and woman who hasn't gets.
You were the one that said I poisoned Lee Sook Won with the sweets!
No I didn't! I just...
No no... that's it...
It's not your fault.
Who can blame you for the woman you are looking after?
However, if that woman commits such a grave crime she's about to be beheaded
do you think those working for her will be safe?
Lady So Yong... what is it that you'd like to ask me?
Please tell me clearly
what it is you'd like me to do...
Do you want to save your cousin?
Killing a man like your cousin without anyone knowing is very simple.
If my father, the Minister of Defense, decides so and tells his men--
Please spare him Lady So Yong!
I am just doing as Lee Sook Won has ordered me to.
If you want to save both you and your cousin's lives
listen carefully to what I'm about to say.
Yes Lady So Yong! Please just say the word!
I will do as you say.
Please spare us, Lady So Yong.
Do you think we can trust her?
I'm sure it won't last long.
What?
If I don't regain the King's affection
she will spill everything she knows.
Then we need to get rid of her immediately or something!
Do not worry mother.
She's a a smart girl so she'll be figuring out a way to survive for a bit.
We can take our time getting rid of her.
He still hasn't found the child?
We have to get rid of her while His Highness is unhappy with her.
Do you understand?
I will bring an end to you once and for all.
Lord Kim!
You came back alive!
I was going to meet you at the border when I heard of your return--
How is Yam Jun doing?
I heard you'd been humiliated by Yam Jun.
I'm sure she's been doing just fine without me.
Let's go.
Kim Ja Jeom...
is back you say?
Yes! He is!
So he came back alive...
Kim Ja Jeom...
Your Highness!
I, Kim Ja Jeom, have returned!
Coming back to my home country after a year
I feel as light as a feather Your Highness!
That man is mocking me now!
What would you like to do Your Highness?
Why is there no response Your Highness?
I, Kim Ja Jeom, have returned I tell you!
I, Kim Ja Jeom, came back alive!
Your Highness!
Welcome back Ja Jeom.
So good to see you back alive and well.
You have no idea how worried I was that you'd
get shredded to pieces by those barbarians in China.
I thought I'd never see you again Your Highness.
Same for me as well.
After sending you off in my place to that death trap
I was so filled with regret you have no idea.
Your Highness!
You and I are no different than brothers. We just have different blood types.
Your Highness!
We are done for now!
As I said, we should get--
That's enough!
Now you talk about planning a revolt openly!
We should have gotten rid of him while Kim Ja Jeom was gone!
What does Kim Ja Jeom have anything to do with this?
What kind of power does that man have?
First, let me pour you a drink.
The long journey must have been tiring.
One drink will not be enough Your Highness.
Well what's to say I can't give you two drinks?
You'll have to give me at least three drinks.
Okay okay
Take this.
Drink up.
The first drink
I will take as a reward for going to China on your behalf and proving my loyalty.
That tastes good.
It's been a while.
So... what will you be drinking to this time?
I came back alive so this is to life.
Since I came back alive.
Here...
What is it? You said you'll have three drinks.
The final drink I will have once I get an answer from you.
You must have a large favor to ask me...
Your Highness
Yes, say what it is.
I will give you whatever you ask for.
When I was in Shimyang, Doh Reu Gohn's advisor told me
they would allow the Crown Prince and Princess to visit Joseon
if we sent their son to Shimyang.
What do you mean send their son in their place?
They most likely mean they will hold him hostage in lieu of the Prince.
What are they going to do with a kid?
They should just ask me to be sent instead.
Actually, the idea did come up.
What?
Had I not distracted them by questioning why they would want a helpless child for
they seemed ready to demand that you come in their place.
They can try if they want!
Your Highness. You should send Suk Chul
and let the Princess pay respects to her father's grave.
That is why I must have you pour me three drinks.
Kim Ja Jeom that man!
Does that not mean he's siding with China?
Your Highness...
He dare try to push me further as he works with the barbarians?
My heart...
Why am I so itchy?
The Queen was so hard on her while you were away!
You can leave the room now.
Yes Lord Kim.
He's your father Lady So Yong.
What's there not to say? Tell him everything.
Okay Lady So Yong?
Go outside I say!
Look at me.
I will not question you about what happened in the past.
However, if you ever think to backstab me ever again
then you will have to be prepared to give up that worthless life of yours.
If you tell me to, I will act as though I'm dying.
When you decided to keep me alive
is that not because you thought there was worth in it?
That is true.
If so. You should have made me Queen.
That way the throne may be passed down to my son.
Don't rush things.
Promise me.
If you cannot promise me
then rather than becoming your puppet
I will give all this up this instant.
You're saying you'll drink that and die?
You cannot accomplish anything without me.
And you think you can do everything on your own?
That's exactly what you must have thought.
Which is why you sent me to die.
I for one, can fulfill my dreams without your help.
However, you can't free yourself of being the King's puppet without me.
Today, His Highness may have given you whatever you wanted
but tomorrow you cannot say for certain what will happen to you.
But things are different for me.
Do you think I cannot bewitch an old man if I wanted to?
I... am confident I can make His Highness my puppet.
That's enough.
I got it.
You have no idea how worried I was that you had been sulking around here.
My daughter would never do such a thing.
Were you really going to kill yourself?
What would you have done if he told you to do whatever you want?
Then I would have had no other choice but to drink it.
One day, Kim Ja Jeom will deeply regret what happened today.
Because he should have gotten rid of me first.
What do you mean?
When I become Queen
and when my son becomes King
to whom will I give the first poisoned drink to?
Most likely Kim Ja Jeom of course.
Tell His Highness we are prepared to leave.
Yes My Lord.
Is he on his way out?
Wait just a bit.
Her Highness is having a hard time turning away.
Your Highness
From now on you are the ruler of this palace.
While your father is away, you must oversee this place.
Do you understand?
Yes, mother.
Your brother is still young so you must also take good care of him.
Yes, mother.
Please do not worry about me and have a safe trip.
Please take one last good look at me.
Next time I see you, you must remember me.
Do you understand?
Yes mother.
The Crown Prince and Princess who were taken away as hostage to China
returned to Joseon for the first time in eight years.
The Princess who'd left the newborn Prince in Joseon
now had to leave the same son as hostage in China.
How could that journey have been a joyful one even if it was to return home.
We should be able to cross the river before sunset.
Yes, let's hurry.
This is so itchy!
In, why am I so itchy?
Your Highness
Kim So Yong has arrived.
Open the doors.
Please wait.
Congratulations Your Highness!
His Highness is currently--
So I hear the Crown Prince is coming back.
The people will be so excited!
What do you mean the people will be excited?
Were you not aware Your Highness?
The entire nation has been eagerly waiting for the Prince's return.
What have you been doing?
Such things you should tell His Highness immediately.
And Your Highness, things will much easier for you once the Prince returns.
You can hand off all the complicated matters to him
and you can take a step back
and spend the rest of your life comfortably--
What do you mean take a step back?
Your Highness...
Did that bother you that much?
To take a step back?
Why you!
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I cannot seem to figure out what His Highness is thinking.
Tell the Princess not to even think of coming to pay respects to me!
Please do not stand against father.
Are you that afraid of your father?
I've failed to pick a good daughter-in-law.
Your Highness, are you just going to watch things happen?
What do you mean strike?
Are you trying to tell me what to do My Queen?
She should get a taste of the King's thunder.