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Episode 26
This whole time I thought you were a ghost!
Lady Gui In... just not that...
You really won't do it?
Then I have no choice.
I can't force anyone to do something they don't want to.
Anything else, I'll do as you ask.
Your life is shortened by your inability to do that one thing.
His Highness will be greatly disappointed.
Then...
Are you saying His Highness knows about this?
Do you think this is even possible without permission from His Highness?
It's not like you don't know but since I told you myself I have to warn you.
Don't resent me if His Highness later blames this on you and kills you.
I've already forgotten what you just told me!
Lady Gui In
I'd rather say I didn't hear anything.
I got it. You can leave now.
Lady Gui In
Even if I have gone along with whatever you've wanted
How can I... the Prince with my own hands--
You fool.
I'll do it.
I'll just do it.
You said you couldn't just a moment ago
yet now you're saying you'll do it.
What if you change your mind again later on?
If that happens it'll be my life!
Please just give me a few days.
I need to think how I'll take care of this.
Okay! I'll do it Lady Gui In!
I will come back once I finish experimenting, My Lady!
Honey! Honey!
Pack your bags and get ready to leave!
Don't ask me why...
That's right... that's right...
What are you doing? I said to pack your bags!
Why this woman...
Have you gone deaf?
Why are you all doing this?
I told her to pack so we can visit family!
Let go of me!
Please save me.
Let's go.
I'm so relieved that your fever has gone down.
Don't worry about me.
It's a light flu.
A lot happened immediately after we got back.
I heard.
It must have been difficult for you.
It was so difficult he is emotionally ill as well.
Wife.
Even yesterday.
He stayed up all night writing a meticulous proposal to take to His Highness
but he came back without saying a single word.
That's because--
Until yesterday, your father asked him to oversee all matters on his behalf
and changed his mind about it overnight.
Why don't you show it to him right now?
His Highness may just like it.
Later.
Give it to me.
I will try speaking to His Highness about it.
You should do that.
It would be good to make your thoughts clear to His Highness.
I'll do it later.
His Highness must know just the kind of world you dream of building.
If my thoughts are different than those of His Highness
it is right for me to do what His Highness would like to do.
No more.
That's enough.
The Emperor has sent news through
one of the men that came with Prince Bong Rim.
One of his strongest ambassadors from Beijing.
For what reason did he send an ambassador?
Tell me what it is.
For His Highness to go to China...
and congratulate him...
What are you talking about?
Joseon is not an enemy to China!
That relationship was nulled in Sam Jeon Do!
Joseon and China are no longer enemies!
You heard what the emperor said yourself.
Joseon and China are now brothers
so we no longer need to fight with China!
So what do you mean prepare to go to China?
Must my father endure that humiliation once again?
Your Highness.
Rather than live as a bad son...
I'd instead live as a nameless wanderer.
Do Reu Gohn
What will you do if Joseon's King does not come even after receiving the letter?
Then we must send our men to drag him here.
It is more than enough dealing with what is going on here.
Is that all the faith you have in the Prince?
Joseon is a nation that values their dignity above all else.
There are still many who have not forgotten the forced alliance.
This wouldn't have happened if we made them a smaller nation!
If Joseon's King does not pass on the throne to the Crown Prince
We have no choice but to send our army.
I will pass on your thoughts to the Prince.
It will be very encouraging for him.
Foolish boy...
So he was scared of me and took it back?
I heard you threw the globe he brought back for you from Beijing.
I did.
The proposal that he'd planned to show you yesterday
were based on China's long history and mistakes.
I'm sure in those plans are solutions to defeat them.
How do you know that?
I know him better than anyone else.
His only thoughts were on how to conquer the north
and increase national prosperity and military power.
What?
Conquer the north?
Yes, Your Highness.
Did So Hyun really say that we must conquer the north?
What else would he have to propose to you?
Then there is no reason to hesitate anymore.
You should have told him to bring it and read it to me.
Prince Bong Rim.
Did you really read through the proposal the Crown Prince was going to bring to His Highness?
Whether I read it or not that is what it is about.
And why are you so curious?
His Highness believes that the Crown Prince
has been completely immersed in China's culture.
If for some reason the proposal that he brought to His Highness
says otherwise, the King's anger will move even the largest mountain.
Don't worry.
My brother's thoughts will be different than those of my sister-in-law.
He talked about conquering the north...
There's no way...
Then there's no reason for him to take it back.
Is that true?
Yes, brother.
Father asked in detail what you were going to present to him
and actually became upset you took it back without speaking to him.
So you told him everything?
Yes, I did.
It seems as though you were right.
His Highness will ask for you in the near future.
So father was curious what my thoughts were?
Yes, brother.
Is anyone outside?
Yes, Your Highness.
Bring me supplies to write with.
I must rewrite the proposals to present to His Highness.
Did you tell him exactly what the Prince's thoughts are?
You didn't even read the proposal that he wrote.
I'm asking you how you were able to share details without reading them.
I meant no matter what his thoughts are
my brother should propose exactly what it is he'd like to do.
Your Highness, I witnessed a fascinating new world in Beijing.
Prince So Hyun went to Beijing with the Chinese
and met a Priest named Adam Schall who opened his eyes to a new religion.
It was a life-changing experience for the Prince.
Through Adam Schall, the Prince learned about Western culture and Christianity.
Not only that, he also learned about religion, science and math
and later was gifted with a globe and statue of the Virgin Mary.
Prince So Hyun was not immersed in the barbarians' culture as Injo thought
but was reveling in the Western culture.
Is that why he's been writing proposals to present to His Highness all day?
Yes.
The two brothers must have a strong relationship.
I suppose since they lived together in Manchu for nine years.
Is something bothering you?
Prince Bong Rim...
Tell me what it is, Your Highness.
He thinks differently than the Crown Prince.
While the Crown Prince was learning and absorbing the Chinese culture
Prince Bong Rim did everything he could to retain the Joseon culture and habits.
That's because--
He also seemed to dislike him developing a close friendship with Do Reu Gohn and his men.
Yet...
that same man suddenly...
is actively pushing the Crown Prince to share his thoughts...
It's unsettling for me.
Did you also...
Hear the rumors?
What rumors?
Prince Bong Rim seems to be emanating the opinions of men such as Kim Sang Hun.
He's basically questioning what Joseon has done in the last nine years.
Even devising a plan to conquer the north
may not be enough to avenge the humiliation the King endured...
Prince Bong Rim has no idea...
what kind of nation the Crown Prince dreams of...
What brings you here this late in the evening?
I came because I am curious what your plans are.
What would you do with such knowledge?
Joseon is the only nation that can conquer the barbarians.
With Myung gone now, if Joseon does not set out to conquer them
then this world will belong to the barbarians.
We must conquer them so our nation may prosper and grow stronger.
That is no easy task.
So we must gather strength.
You are already doing that.
I cannot do it alone.
You have the King on your side.
What remaining followers he had are now cautious of Prince So Hyun.
Wait.
The Crown Prince probably feels the same way.
Prince So Hyun has changed.
He's not the same person he was when he was taken away to Shimyang.
He has the same values as them
so he's no different than the barbarians.
Answer me.
Do you hold the same beliefs as Prince So Hyun?
Should I let him know, Your Highness?
Be quiet.
Don't cause a fuss.
I will prepare tonight's snack myself.
- Your Highness! - Just open the door.
Hurry.
Your Highness.
Are you sleeping, Your Highness?
Your Highness!
Wake up!
My Prince! What are you doing? Get a doctor!
Your Highness! Your Highness! Wake up, Your Highness!
- The Crown Prince lost consciousness again? - Yes, Lady Gui In.
What illness is it that the Prince is suffering from?
I am not sure.
Go and keep a close watch in place of Hyung Ik.
You must find out what kind of illness he has.
Yes, Lady Gui In.
Do you still not know what is causing him to be so ill?
Pardon me, but I don't think it's just a flu.
Of course not! He wouldn't lose consciousness twice over it!
- Hurry and get medicine to lower the fever. Now! - Yes, doctor.
Your Highness, we will first need to bring the Crown Prince's fever down.
His whole body is on fire!
Hurry.
The Prince has a lot to accomplish.
What are you doing? Go put the needle in it.
Yes, Lady Gui In.
I told you to put it in the head.
That way he will never get up again.
Yes! Right there!
- I'm dying! - So dramatic.
Lord Kim! Please save me!
You must know well what you've done wrong.
How could I not know what I've done wrong?
However, Lord Kim, my job is to cure people.
I cannot ignore a man who is suffering!
What did you just say?
Lord Kim! I really did not know!
Why would I have saved him if I knew who he was?
What are you talking about right now?
Are you the one that saved Nam Hyuk?
It's not that...
I wasn't sure what I'd done wrong...
I will tell you!
Please just don't hit me!
If you do not tell the truth I will cut your head off with this.
I am a dead man!
You've already mastered all that literature?
Yes, father.
You're quite an impressive child!
Why are you looking at me?
Were you worried he'd take after me?
I think he is so intelligent because he takes after you.
Do not tease me!
I am a dumb girl who does not even know how to write her father's name.
Yes... what use is it to learn to read and write?
Those who's heads are filled with knowledge just talk their mouths off.
They can't do anything right.
I'm not like that.
Your Highness! The Crown Prince is here.
- Did he just say So Hyun is here? - Yes, Your Highness.
I thought he was bed-ridden with a fever.
Your Highness!
Come on in, Your Highness.
Did you have a good night, father?
- He woke up in perfect health? - Yes, Your Highness.
The Crown Prince and Princess went to visit His Highness with Suk Chul.
What is it that he is suffering from?
It is odd but he is okay during the day but then
loses consciousness with a fever when the sun goes down...
Even the doctors in the palace cannot seem to figure it out.
Watch closely.
- Just how serious the Prince's illness is. - Yes, Your Highness.
I'm relieved to hear your fever has died down.
I'm sorry to have caused you trouble.
It's probably because you've suffered a great deal in the barbarians' nation.
Why don't you ask Doctor Lee to administer acupuncture?
One shot from him and the Prince's terrible illness will go away completely.
What do you mean terrible illness?
I heard he lost consciousness again, last night.
He was writing proposals all night
and fainted due to exhaustion.
Are they the proposals to show to me?
Prince Bong Rim told him that you wanted to hear his proposal
so he was trying to organize his thoughts and write them down for you.
Is that so?
Would you like to see it, father?
Yes. Let's take a look.
Bring it in.
Alright. I will read this later.
Your Highness, we will bring out a palanquin for you.
Let's walk back.
We'll take our time and take breaks.
You should read it, Your Highness.
So he wrote that thick book all night?
You will feel much better after you read the Crown Prince's thoughts.
I will leave you to this now.
Let's go.
I need to speak to you.
Read it, Your Highness.
Your Highness.
Inside here...
What if there is barbarian spirit within this?
Then I will have to kill So Hyun.
If...
So Hyun's thoughts are right...
I... will have to step down.
If the heavens help us and the Crown Prince's illness worsens
then we must make sure the Princess cannot do anything.
More than that, it is not enough time to chase the Queen off to Kyung Duk Palace
so for now make the Queen's Quarters your responsibility.
Then you'll have to keep her locked in there.
Just what are you asking me to do?
Do this.
Did that upset you that much?
His Highness did not even so much as glance at our son.
He is an heir to the throne.
He will be following in the King and your footsteps to lead this nation.
Yet... he did not even ask Suk Chul a question and kept talking about Jing.
Why are you laughing?
It's so unlike you to be so upset over our child...
I like this about you.
Your eyes become alive and on fire when talking about politics
but seeing you emotionally upset when talking about your family and kids...
I really like it.
Come have a seat here.
Why are you saying such weak things?
Come have a seat.
I... won't be able to live much longer.
Your Highness!
What's the big deal in living just a bit more or less?
What is this nation supposed to do if you say such things?
Even if I do not live much longer
you will rebuild this nation.
- If I die-- - Your Highness.
Even if I die
Suk Chul will inherit the throne.
Then you will become a Queen Mother and rebuild this nation.
I'm sorry, my wife.
I...
cannot go against my father.
That has no meaning, Your Highness.
If I am not rebuilding this nation with you, what importance does it have?
Don't you wish to see it?
The nation that you've been dreaming of.
I do want to see it.
I want to see it too.
Then you must live!
In the proposal that I gave to my father
I wrote about the nation I want to build...
every detail...
Do you think your father will understand any of it?
You must at least set the foundation.
You must build a new nation so that we don't suffer under China ever again.
Think of the marketplace that was overflowing with slaves.
They were all Joseon's people.
Never again... must we allow for a pitiful history to repeat itself.
My wife...
Just for a bit... I will lean on your shoulder and be on our way.
Is that the book of proposals that Prince So Hyun wrote?
Have you read it?
I am also very curious what is written in there.
It seems he is afraid to read what the Prince wrote.
Why wouldn't he be? The Princess is constantly talking about building a new nation.
What else could possibly be written in it?
Father...
I am thinking of going home for the time being.
Why?
Are you not feeling well?
I cannot continue to stand here in the rain with the Princess.
When there is a storm, the tree tries to remain strong in the earth.
While the branches may get blown off and tree uprooted
the leaves lay there and wait for the rain to stop.
I was so nervous you would try to shield the Prince and Princess from the storm.
You've made the right decision, Your Highness.
I will prepare for your arrival in the next few days.
What does that mean?
Kim Ja Jeom is up to something.
Kim Ja Jeom has been recruiting more men and strengthening the army stronger than before.
That is not something he can do alone.
Where are you going?
Whenever the sun sets, the Crown Prince suffers from an unknown fever.
I must stop by the infirmary and prepare the medical team.
You must first go see the King
and find out why Kim Ja Jeom has been strengthening the army!
We have completed all preparations.
Regardless of rank, class and status. We must not allow a single person to slip through.
Yes, Lord Kim.
Let's go.
You still have not figured out his illness?
Correct, Prime Minister.
In my opinion, it may be malaria.
Malaria?
It was not the flu.
But we also cannot say for certain it is malaria.
Which is correct?
If it is malaria, the fever should be accompanied by hallucinations
but the Crown Prince--
You worthless fools!
Tell him exactly what you heard.
Yes, Lord Kim.
What are you doing?
Hurry and tell him.
Chung Myung Soo, who arrived here with the Crown Prince
returned to Beijing and reported to the Emperor that
the Joseon King has no intention of passing on the throne to the Crown Prince.
So then the Emperor said that they must attack Joseon immediately.
Your delivery skills are so slow!
Your Highness
the Emperor has sent an army to test you
and they will be arriving here in two days.
The barbarians?
Our army will be stationed at every entry point.
You did not have official orders to do so.
Everyone knows that the Emperor's men are coming
and details of their visit have been detailed.
Depending on the situation, we have no idea who will make the first move
so for now, we've prepared for the worst.
Okay... I got it.
So you can leave now.
As Prince So Hyun returned he asked Adam Schall to send a priest
but China did not have enough priests
so they recommended that they take a few of China's strongest Christian believers.
These men set out to spread Catholicism in Joseon
and were the first Catholics to set foot in Joseon.
What are they doing?
It's a Western ritual to chase away bad spirits.
What?
What are you talking about?
The Princess is holding a Western ritual?
I was told it is a ritual to cure the Prince.
They say that the Prince and Princess came back part barbarian
but they must also have Western spirits surrounding them.
- Hyung Ik. - Yes, Lady Gui In.
This is a good thing.
Even if you kill the Prince with a shot you can say it was a Western spirit.
- Mother - Yes, Lady Gui In.
Find me a good psychic.
What for?
The Princess held a Western ritual so we must hold a Joseon ritual.
Oh my! Looks as though the spirits will be waging war against each other!
Did you say Hyuk is alive?
Yes... Lady Gui In.
If I knew he was going to run away I would have told Lord Kim sooner.
I felt bad for him...
Good job.
- Excuse me? - What do you mean?
Who knows what that boy will do?
He may try to kill Lord Kim and--
He wouldn't dare try to kill me too.
Blood is thicker than water.
Court Lady Park are you out there?
Come on inside.
Listen here!
His Highness is on his way!
His Highness! His Highness!
Thanks to your prayers he is able to sit up.
As the Prince has promised
we will make sure to build you a church within this nation.
Your Highness...
What is it?
His Highness is on his way.
Just remain as you are.
Stay still, I tell you.
Your Highness, these men came with us from China to--
Get out.
Please wait in my room.
Take them to my room.
Do not worry, Your Highness.
Did he read it?
Who is the King that lives in the skies?
You said that the sky also has a King!
I am not talking about a physical King, but a God.
What? God?
He is not a person that you can see.
Are you saying if you believe in Catholicism you become one of his people?
It's not like that.
You're saying you will bring another King to this nation!
- He is-- - If you believe in Catholicism
our people will believe in the King in the sky more than me!
Father...
This is the world we live in.
And this is Joseon.
You are the owner of this land.
And God is a man who lives up here.
Everyone is equal...
What does that mean?
What do you mean there is no nobility, lower class, upper class and slaves?
Tell me in a way I can understand.
What do you think? Isn't it better to work for me than Her Highness?
I do not know what you are speaking of...
I am saying your curiosity matches the personality of the Queen's quarters.
China did not defeat Myung because their army was stronger.
China may have belonged to the barbarians wandering the lands
but because they were able to come together and work together
were they able to climb the Great Wall and defeat them.
The Christians who came from the Western lands
also set out to do something similar.
Is this the kind of new nation you dream of building?
You thoughtless boy!
You fool!
Pathetic boy...
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You must not leave your father's side even for a brief moment.
What is it you plan to do? You've killed enough people.
What more do you need?
You are most powerful when you experience a victory after a bloodbath.
Let me go! I will protect the Crown Prince!
The palace is filled with bad energy. You and I must first find a way to survive.
I will step back. If it means the Crown Prince will rise to the throne.