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Episode 28
Wait about three to four days.
Will that be enough time?
It's enough.
Then I will go back for now
Would His Highness change his mind?
We have to make him somehow.
This means he would be killing his own child.
He would do more than that for what's on the line.
And if for some reason you're not able to change his mind--
Then at that time we'll have to kill the King.
What?
After we murder the King
we will have to put the blame on the Prince.
Then... that means a revolt.
Have you not heard that winners earn loyalty
and losers are faced with a revolt?
After we eliminate the King and Prince at once
we'll make Prince Bong Rim King...
and later on when the moment is right
we will also eliminate Prince Bong Rim.
And then this wretched world will come to an end.
Lord Kim!
Kings are not determined by their blood.
With the doctors under my control, what is there stopping me?
What do you plan to do when the Chinese envoy arrives?
Are you going to follow them back to China?
Who are you saying will use their force against me?
Do you think they will sit back and watch if you do not do as they ask?
And if they don't! Just what are they going to do?
They will probably send a general to come and take you away.
Do you think I will just let them attack me?
I had no choice but to surrender to them because
all the roads and supply chains had been blocked in Gang Hwa Do.
If we just stock up properly
we can survive a year, even two years there!
It's a lost cause.
What?
It's a war you cannot win.
If you fight a losing battle, the people and nation will turn their backs on you.
They're the same people that pointed fingers at me for not fighting to the end!
This time I am saying I will fight to the end!
Who are you saying will turn their backs on me?
Have you not heard of the kettle calling the pot black?
If a war actually breaks out
men will line up to kill you and take you to China.
Shut your mouth!
How dare you run that dirty mouth of yours!
Is anyone outside?
Yes, Lady Gui In. It is Court Lady Kim.
Go bring me my children immediately!
Yes, My Lady.
Why are you asking for the children this late in the evening?
If you get dragged away to China, the Queen and Princess
will try to kill me first.
That's not all.
They will most likely kill my children who are no different than thorns in their eyes.
My child... I am sorry.
You came to the wrong mother and now it seems you may never see the light of day...
I'll pass on the throne to Prince So Hyun!
If I step down from the throne they won't drag me away to China.
Is that all you can think of, Your Highness?
Why do you think China wants to take you away to Beijing?
They are pressuring me to pass on the throne to So Hyun!
Do you think they will back off just because you pass on the throne?
If you do step down from the throne and remove yourself from all matters
they're afraid you may change your mind later so they're trying to take you far away to China.
They're not leaving any room for mistakes.
If they really are trying to drag me back to China with them
above all else, So Hyun will take the lead in preventing that from happening.
Who do you think thought of all this? How can you say that, Your Highness?
Are you saying this was all Prince So Hyun's idea?
What is taking so long? I said to bring me my children immediately!
Your Highness, you should sleep now.
I...
More than anyone else in this world...
Love my father.
While I was being held in China
I never once forgot the humiliation he endured in front of those men.
When he bowed to the Chinese emperors...
And the tears that streamed down his face...
How could I possibly forget that?
Your Highness.
So how did things turn out like this?
How did my father and I drift so far apart like heaven and hell?
Your Highness...
You must first get better.
You must get better to build the new nation you've dreamed of.
No matter how much I think about it, there is no way to defeat China.
How can we beat a country that is growing larger and stronger with each passing day?
We cannot do it with strength alone.
However, if we build a new nation
there will come a day when we will defeat China.
10... 20 years...
Or even 100 years later.
What I cannot accomplish, my child will!
And what my child cannot accomplish, the next generation will!
Yes... that day will one day come, Your Highness.
Listen to me, Advisor Kim. In order to do so people must learn.
What we do not know, we must learn from the West and China
and do things even better in order to defeat them!
And if we do not, then even 1,000 years from now
they will not be able to avenge the humiliation we endured!
Yes... Your Highness...
We must make them pay.
In a way, Kim Sang Hun and Prince Bong Rim's opinions may be correct.
That even if everyone dies fighting China...
we end the nation's gruesome history here...
But to do so we will probably need to fight against my father.
But... But how can I...
Instead of wiping away my father's tears of blood, I turn my back on him?
Is everyone here?
Combining the servants there is over a few hundred.
Good work.
Your Highness! We are ready!
Your Highness!
Wait!
We must save Prince So Hyun before it is too late!
You must go to the palace before daylight!
You must not, Your Highness!
If you go to the palace right now you will never be able to take any of it back!
The entire palace and Do Sung grounds are in the hands of Kim Ja Jeom!
If Kim Ja Jeom decides to, he will kill Prince So Hyun
and even murder His Highness, the King!
Depending on how you see it, Your Highness...
You are about to commit a punishable crime.
Do you think the King would even think to kill the Crown Prince?
I told you he is more than capable of such a thing!
Your Highness! Please think this through just one more time!
You made the right choice, Your Highness.
Your Highness!
Your Highness.
Let's go!
What do you think you're all doing?
We are going to save the Crown Prince!
You must not, Your Highness!
Not only is there no way into the palace
but if you go right now you will be falling right into the trap Kim Ja Jeom has set up!
The Prince may be murdered tonight!
Yet you're asking me to sit back and watch?
Let's go!
You will kill the Prince if you do this!
You must wait for someone from the palace to come and get you.
They wanted to kill the Prince before someone from the palace came
so they kicked Her Highness out of the palace and locked all the doors!
Exactly why! We must not give them a reason to kill the Prince!
Your Highness...
Your Highness! Your Highness! Your Highness!
Lord Kim! The Princess and her brothers are headed to the palace!
What should we do?
Open the palace doors and wait.
Then once they enter the palace, arrest them all.
Do you mean the Princess as well?
Why would the Princess be an exception?
Any person going against the King's orders and trespassing palace grounds
become a criminal.
Open the palace doors!
Leave the palace doors open and arrest
anyone entering the palace! That is an order!
Has His Highness given permission yet?
He is still very determined.
Of course he is.
If Jo Gui In fails to get his permission
what do you plan to do?
We'll have to get rid of everyone.
Do you mean tonight?
I noticed on the way here the moon is especially bright tonight.
So it should be an especially good night to die.
How many times must I tell you for you to understand?
I told you that I will protect Prince Jing and Princess Hyo Myung!
Fine.
If you cannot do it then I will kill them myself.
Yam Jun...
Would it make you feel better if I became a father who killed his own children?
Does that even compare to a child who killed his own father?
Think about it, Your Highness...
If the Prince dies before the Chinese envoy arrive, what can they do?
The Prince who is supposed to inherit the throne is dead and gone.
So would they still want to drag you back to China with them?
When a tiger gives birth, she takes her cubs up to a cliff
and throws them off the edge.
How do you fail to understand even the tiger's logic
of getting rid of the weak child and only raising the strong?
Your Highness, you should pass on the throne to Prince Bong Rim instead.
Prince Bong Rim is taking a stance for retaliation
so in the very least he will avenge your humiliation.
Or you can pass on the throne to Prince In Pyung.
Prince In Pyung is a deeply devoted son
so in the very least he will put his life on the line to prevent you from being taken away.
Are you saying So Hyun is not even as devoted as In Pyung?
It is not his loyalty to you that I question.
I am speaking about the Princess's audacity.
The Princess is most likely on her way to the palace right now to see her husband.
Had Lord Kim not been prepared with the men posted throughout the palace
how could you possibly have fought off the Princess?
Yam Jun...
Give me one day to think about it.
I am going to bring So Hyun here and talk everything through with him.
What will you do if the Princess bursts into the palace?
Will you punish the Princess for revolt?
Your Highness!
I...
I cannot take a mother away from their children.
Did you change his mind?
He cried for a long time and then gave a nod.
He nodded?
Yes.
Father.
He nodded his head?
What? Did you think he'd actually say the words?
He's killing his own child.
If that's the case then we have no choice.
We'll have to do as the King wishes and call in Lee Hyung Ik
and administer a few shots on the Prince.
Are they still not here?
It's all up to the Princess whether we get rid of all of them at once or not.
Are you saying it is a trap set up by Kim Ja Jeom?
Yes. Prince So Hyun has sent word imploring you to turn back around.
Your Highness, how can you believe what that man is saying?
- Is that really what the Prince said? - Yes, Your Highness.
How could I possibly lie to you?
It is the Prince's wishes that you turn back around as
Kim Ja Jeom is waiting for you with the palace doors wide open.
Your Highness, you must first save the Crown Prince!
You must make a final decision tonight!
Let's go back.
Your Highness!
We must go along with what the Princess wants.
Did you say you came to protect me?
Yes, Your Highness.
Mother said to not leave your side even for a moment
and to keep a close watch.
Thank you.
You can go get some rest.
I will protect His Highness.
Do as he says.
In that case...
The Crown Princess returned to her family home.
What are you going to do if you're yawning already?
You made such a fuss about protecting me.
I apologize, Your Highness.
I was watching the quarters from outside
so I must be tired from that.
Were you standing guard for me outside?
Yes, Your Highness.
I dozed off for a bit.
I am awake now so do not worry and sleep, Your Highness.
Lady Gui In, Advisor Kim is here to see you.
Come on in.
The Princess went back to where she is staying.
I heard.
If you don't have anything else to tell me, you may leave now.
I do have one question.
Why did he save a concubine?
It is not something Kim Ja Jeom's nation cannot provide.
Did you not know?
If the Princess entered the palace with her men
Kim Ja Jeom would have used that as an excuse to kill the Prince and Princess.
And if that wasn't enough then he would have killed His Highness as well.
Weren't Lord Kim and you on the same side?
It was all bound to fall apart...
I was told someone was bound to tear us apart eventually.
Welcome, Prime Minister.
Let's go inside.
You need to save the Crown Prince.
You just need to guard him for a couple days.
When the Chinese get here His Highness will give up then.
It's not that simple.
Is it because of Kim Ja Jeom?
It is because of His Highness.
His Highness has Prince Bong Rim in mind.
You don't have to worry about that Prime Minister.
Prince Bong Rim wouldn't betray the Crown Prince.
Prince Bong Rim is not capable of such a thing.
You can never tell what a person is thinking.
It is the only way for the King to live so he probably won't leave Prince Bong Rim alone.
Did you have a good night, Your Highness?
How could I?
The thought of going to Beijing at this age...
What do you mean, Your Highness?
The Chinese envoy demanded that His Highness go to Beijing
and pay respects to the Emperor.
How does that make sense?
Do you think that makes any sense?
What can I do? I must go if they beckon.
You must not, Your Highness!
Joseon may be a small country but how can we let you endure such humiliation?
If I don't they will come for me immediately. How can I avoid all that?
Your Highness...
It has not been long since China and Myung were at war.
Though China may have won, they also were affected by loss.
So how can they have enough men to bring in an army?
You should send the Chinese envoy back
and if you begin to slowly re-build the army, you should be able to in no time.
If only we could do that...
Your Highness... I resent Manchu.
Just like the Mongolians who built their own land
they are not able to survive cold weather.
So if you take the fight to Gang Hwa Do in the winter and fight to our deaths
China will become exhausted and retreat.
See! He's saying if we just keep Gang Hwa Do we can win!
Yes... I had the same opinion as you.
If only the Crown Prince was half as good as Prince Bong Rim...
Then I'd be able to sleep in peace at night!
Yes... Jo Gui In was right.
Prince Bong Rim is the next King...
Your Highness...
Last night the Princess--
Have you spoken to His Highness?
If you say that you'll be staying at home for a bit, wouldn't he give permission?
I haven't had a chance to speak to him yet.
Is that so?
She wants to go home?
Yes, Lady Gui In.
The Queen must be scared.
I think so too, My Lady.
Tell Court Lady Park to keep a close eye on the Queen.
That sly woman is not one to sit back and watch.
Yes, Lady Gui In.
Go home?
Welcome, Prince Bong RIm.
Who is inside?
His Highness is receiving acupuncture.
What do you mean?
Are you okay, Your Highness?
Yes... it feels good.
Be careful.
I was told if you hit the wrong nerve, it could be fatal.
You don't have anything to worry about.
My shots are to gather strength
so they do not have anything to do with death.
- Give that to me. - Yes.
Would you like me to call you?
I will come back later on.
After the Prince is done receiving acupuncture.
Pardon me, Your Highness
but this shot took longer than the others
so I helped you sleep for a little bit.
You will feel much better after a nap.
Thank you.
Are you saying he has malaria?
Yes, Prince Bong Rim.
And?
Malaria is an illness curable by medicine.
Then that should be discussed with the person overseeing the medical team.
Prince Bong Rim!
Needles are typically not allowed to be used within the palace.
Who is the person overseeing the medical team?
- It is Lord Kim Ja Jeom. - Kim Jae Jeom is...
Kim Ja Jeom.
If misused, medicine at most will make you more ill
but if misused, shots can cost a person's life.
If they are so dangerous
then you should have stopped it from happening.
I need to give one more shot before he wakes up.
Go ahead.
What are you doing?
Go ahead.
Yes, Your Highness.
Hurry before my father wakes up from his nap.
Yes, Your Highness.
Then--
Are you that scared?
That's not even a question.
You must understand that living hell is much more frightening.
I administered a fatal shot deep into his bone.
That way the poison spreads slowly
and the doctors cannot do anything about it.
So even medicine will not be able to save him?
When the skin bloats and begins to rot
the bones have already deteriorated due to the poison
so even if a person takes medicine for it
it is useless.
All medicine is useless I tell you, Lady Gui In.
How long will it take?
What do you mean?
I'm asking how many days it will take for the Prince to die.
It is different for every person
but it shouldn't take longer than four days.
Are you saying he may live longer than four days?
There are people who take up to 10 days...
I cannot say exactly.
I've never poisoned a person before.
Then starting tomorrow, start giving him shots twice a day.
Are you asking me to visit the Prince again?
If you don't want to then go kill him this instant.
Lady Gui In! I cannot do this anymore!
My Lady...
He hasn't slept since yesterday when he kept saying he'll protect me.
He just fell asleep.
It must be comforting.
He is such a good son.
Brother...
You must watch out for yourself.
The soldiers are laced throughout Dong Gohng
to protect me.
What do I have to worry about?
The Chinese envoy arrived at the Pyongyang dock
and seemed to be tied down there.
Don't you see what's happening?
There is only one thing I can think of.
And that is to eliminate you and put me in your spot.
If that is what it takes for father to avoid being taken to China...
How great would that be?
If father decides to pass on your role to me instead...
I will accept it.
If that is what father wants...
As you should.
However, that is only while father is alive.
Once he passes, you will have to resume his role.
And you will pass on the throne to--
Your son of course.
You must trust me.
That is the only way you will live and for my sister-in-law to be safe.
Of course I trust you.
Your Highness...
Do you believe what Prince Bong Rim said to you?
You must not trust anyone, Your Highness!
Take a look at this.
When I am better I will build a boat.
I will build a large boat like the one the Myungs travelled in.
And then I plan to travel to the other end of this earth.
I have read your entire proposal over and over again
to find your solution to avenge my humiliation!
Fine... so tell me!
Where in this book!
Does it give a solution to defeat the barbarians
and dig up the emperor from his grave
and make him surrender to me the same way as me!
Tell me you fool!
Your Highness...
Your Highness!
Father! Father!
Father...
Father!
Advisor Kim...
Advisor Kim!
Has something happened to the Crown Prince?
Why are you crying?
The Crown Prince has just passed away.
Let go! Let go of me!
I will protect my father!
Let go of me! Let go of me!
Just what did you give him for him to have suddenly stopped breathing?
His Highness did not eat all day!
Bring me the kitchen help!
I will speak to them myself!
He was perfectly fine this morning.
How can he suddenly pass away like this?
Look over him one more time!
See if he's breathing!
I've checked multiple times...
It's so hard to believe!
Has he completely stopped breathing?
It's been a while since he's stopped breathing...
What have you been doing?
I told you to never leave his side!
And then you leave him with the young Prince!
Everyone get out.
I said everyone get out!
What is he doing?
You must not let anyone see the Crown Prince's body.
Do not worry.
I took a thorough look before the medical staff came.
In case there were traces of him being poisoned.
If he did not live through even a day and died
then that means the poison was too strong.
So?
As time passes, his body will turn black
and traces of the poison will begin to appear on the exterior of the body.
So you must make sure no one sees Prince So Hyun's body.
That is enough.
Since His Highness hasn't eaten anything since yesterday
the kitchen is not to be blamed for this.
The royal medical team also--
Was this... what the King wanted?
If it was not, then I will find out what killed the Crown Prince.
If you are so curious
then why don't you ask His Highness yourself?
To his face.
There is no reason for me not to do so.
If this is what His Highness wanted...
Then the moment you ask him...
You will be as good as dead.
Gather the Prime Minister and all the councilmen!
Yes, sir!
Go to the Princess and tell her yourself.
I will tell His Highness, the King.
What did Kim Ja Jeom just say?
He said that the Crown Prince has just passed away!
So Hyun... are you saying So Hyun died?
Yes, Your Highness!
I have sent word to get all the councilmen together.
What about the Princess?
Does the Princess know?
I sent a message for her to come to the palace.
What would you like to do, Your Highness?
Should we make arrangements for you to go to Dong Gohng?
Your Highness!
I must go. I must go!
He said the Princess is also on her way here!
I must go. I must go.
Did something happen?
Has the King declared he will not be passing on the throne to Prince So Hyun?
There is no other reason why he would gather us all!
The Crown Prince...
Has passed away, they say...
What?
What do you mean?
Are you sure?
Yes, Lady Gui In!
You mean the Crown Prince has stopped breathing?
Yes, Lady Gui In.
Right after Prince Bong Rim left, he suddenly clutched his throat and stopped breathing.
What will the Princess look like when she hears of this?
I want to see the Princess's face so bad I'm running out of breath!
Prince So Hyun! Prince So Hyun!
How could this...
Were our three sons able to be there when he passed?
It happened so quickly and unexpectedly...
Only one was able to spend that moment with him.
That's a relief.
That he was able to be there in his final moments.
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Forgive me, my Prince. I will cry just for today.
How dare you suspect me! Are you saying I killed my own son?
I took a closer look at the Prince's body.
It was very difficult to keep my eyes open.
There must not be the smallest bit of doubt about my brother's death.
I am thinking of making Prince Bong Rim the Crown Prince.
You cannot do that this time.
Make Jing your heir. That way you can also spare your life.