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[This is to clarify the characters,"Prince Jing" and "Princess Ho Myung's" upbringing]
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Episode 43
Stop!
Where are we going?
Why are we going deeper into the mountains where roads do not exist!
This is a shortcut.
Hurry! We must go through the mountain before sunset.
Did the eunuchs that left with Prince Suk Chul come back yet?
Yes Lady Gui In.
All but an old eunuchs have returned.
Good work.
It shouldn't take too long.
What are you going to do to the prince?
The trip from here to Jeju Island is quite dangerous.
Isn't that so mother?
That's right...
They could run into thieves while going through the mountains
or could get sick and die on the way.
Or while traveling by boat, it could storm and the boat may capsize.
Yes... it is difficult to get to Jeju Island alive from here...
Hearing all that... you're right.
Anyways, Lady Gui In
how can you just completely cut off your father like that?
At least give him a position as head of the guards or put him on the council...
What good would any of those jobs do him?
He needs to be at least the Prime Minister.
What do you mean Prime Minister?
That's right. If you become Queen...
your father will become Prime Minister. Is that what you're saying?
And then I become the Queen Mother?
Well in that case then don't they need to go through two mountains?
Yes... something like that.
Aside from the Queen at Kyungduk Palace
what are you going to do with the young and healthy Prince?
Mother, there are people who die suddenly for no reason.
And even those who die because they are struck by lightning.
The sky is the limit.
I've been praying so hard I'm sure the heavens will grant me my wish.
Would you like me to pray as well?
No use!
That'll take too long.
I've never seen you ladies before.
I will be working as part of the kitchen staff beginning today.
And who gave such orders?
I am here on the main palace court lady's orders.
What do you mean the court women have changed?
What are you saying?
I think it may have been Jo Gui In.
Basically I can't drink a single drop of water without being worried for my life!
That wicked woman!
It doesn't matter to me since I haven't lived here long
but you should have just left the eunuchs that have been serving the Prince.
Eventually when the Prince rises to the throne
those serving him right now will be going to the main palace with him.
We took special care in selecting each person
so please trust them and feel free to ask anything of them.
Thank you for all your work.
The Princess did not seem to suspect anything?
Yes Your Highness.
Makes sense. She doesn't know any better so she wouldn't suspect a thing.
But I'm sure the Queen will be freaking out.
She'll be constantly uncomfortable surrounded by new people.
She was angry that she will no longer be able to drink water
without fearing for her life.
Not just water!
She probably won't be able to sleep at night either!
What if the food is poisoned...
What if someone attacks in the middle of the night...
I'm sure she's very worried.
And then she'll become ill
and kill herself eventually.
The Queen wouldn't walk out of the palace on her own will.
Then we have no choice.
If she doesn't want to walk out on her own then she'll leave a dead woman.
What do you mean?
The Princess is in the kitchen?
She is cooking your dinner herself.
The Princess is cooking my dinner herself?
Yes Your Highness.
That's enough my wife.
I'm about to die of starvation.
Please wait a bit longer even if you're hungry.
You must learn to trust people more.
Your Highness, hold on.
Even the wicked and dumb Jo Gui In
would not poison the food.
I would not worry if she was that simple-minded a person.
Jo Gui In is most likely more concerned about
what she's going to do about Prince Suk Chul.
Were you that hungry?
Take your time.
You'll make yourselves sick.
You have to eat and feel better.
You will not last much longer like this.
Will the boys be fed properly during their trip?
They wouldn't dare treat Prince Suk Chul like a homeless person.
Even if those men are uncouth.
Your Highness, Advisor Kim is here to see you.
Come on inside.
How far have they gone?
Give him a chance to take a breath!
They passed the first checkpoint.
Really?
Once they get to Jeju Island you do not need to worry.
The head guard there owes me a favor.
The Chinese envoy should be here by tomorrow.
They may be able to get Prince Suk Chul before he gets on the boat.
What use would that do?
All Jo Gui In has to do is arm them with a bunch of goods to bribe them.
The Emperor asked to adopt Prince Suk Chul.
There's no way they can't let him do so.
Isn't that so Advisor Kim?
Yes Your Highness.
That's the only way for him to live.
If the Emperor adopts Prince Suk Chul
who would dare try to kill the Prince?
You must take good care of the Princess.
If you see anyone suspicious send a man to my home.
Yes, sir.
What does it matter if they are barbarians?
If it means saving the Prince I will even send him to the Whites.
What's the point in doing that?
Must I sit and watch my child die right before my eyes?
It is because it is so unlike you to be so discouraged.
The Prince will be poisoned to death because of me.
Why would that be because of you?
His Highness dethroned Prince So Hyun
because he didn't like him riding horseback
and farming the land himself.
It's all my fault.
All because I was overzealous
the Prince lost his life
and now Suk Chul and my two sons are being exiled to Jeju Island!
Your Highness! Your Highness!
Your Highness! Please calm down!
Your Highness!
Jang died?
I barely got out alive...
Who are you saying did this?
Read it.
It is a letter from one of the suburban guards.
It is a letter confirming Princes Suk Chul,
Suk Kyung and Suk Lin left for Jeju safely.
I am sorry Princess...
That I couldn't help you.
All that matters is that they're safe.
The Chinese envoy have arrived.
His Highness will most likely receive an order and when that does happen--
I will be present.
His Highness wouldn't greet the Chinese envoy.
Do not worry.
Jo Gui In will no longer be able to get her way.
Please have faith in me.
When the King dies
I will make everything right!
Until then--
Please be patient.
So then will you pass on the throne to Prince Suk Chul?
Mother--
That is how to make things right again!
Only when you pass on the throne to Prince Suk Chul!
I'm sorry.
Please understand a narrow-minded woman's--
I will be leaving now.
What are you talking about?
What do you mean Jang died?
I do not know the details either.
Lord Kim just asked that I tell you that--
And are you just a scarecrow with no mind of your own?
To just pass on messages without giving it much thought?
You should be embarrassed of yourself!
It is because you're like this I can't ask
the King to give you a spot on the council!
Uhn Yuhn are you out there?
Why is there no answer?
Are you here to see me?
Lady Gui In.
You should not be so fearless.
That title belongs to the Queen and only the Queen.
You should stay where you belong.
This seat belongs to the Queen...
Is that what you came here to tell me you old man?
My Lady, for what reason are you raising your voice?
You heard him.
Advisor Kim is picking a fight with me because I'm sitting here!
It is good to take heed to Advisor Kim's words.
What did you just say?
I am saying this with your best interest at heart.
Do not worry.
I have no desire to live a long life.
I... was fortunate to have been born to two
great parents as a concubine's daughter
and would have had to live a life filled with tears
but fortunately I became the King's concubine
and now can live a life of luxury to my dying day.
How is this fate different than anything else?
Even if I have one day left, I will spend that day challenging this world!
This spot belongs to the Queen?
So what? Did you stick gold on here somewhere?
This seat belongs to whomever sits here!
Was the bitch at Kyung Duk Palace born with a label on her forehead saying Queen?
Answer me now!
That is exactly why I say you are so shameless for someone who'll never be a man!
Don't be so fearless?
So you know to fear the heavens but not a single ax being thrown at you?
What do you think about my idea?
Sending Prince Suk Chul away with the Emperor so he may adopt him?
If you do, it will be a sore spot for you the rest of your lie.
How much longer can China act as though they are above Joseon?
If I rise to the throne, that is one of the first things I will do.
Are you saying you will fight China?
If necessary, I must...
That way I can also avenge the humiliation the King had to endure.
What is your reason for coming here today?
You don't like me very much.
I thought you'd be the only person who can protect me from Jo Gui In.
The Councilor is far too old
Choi Myung Kil is fickle
and Kim Sang Hoon is strong but does not know how to compromise.
I...need a skilled politician such as yourself by my side.
You bend and twist as needed... and stand tall when needed...
And fearless at other times...
Was that supposed to be a compliment to me?
Of course it is.
I need someone like you.
In order to protect myself.
When you rise to the throne, you'll have to kill men like me first.
I may have to.
Would you do it?
If I must kill...
You will become a strong leader.
You possess all traits to become a strong leader.
Your Highness! The Chinese envoy has arrived!
Let them in.
Please have a seat.
I'm sure you've read the Emperor's letter that you received yesterday?
He wants to adopt both Prince Suk Chul and Suk Kyung?
I was told that's what he wrote.
Tell him that is not possible.
It's okay. Tell him.
The Emperor will not accept that answer!
Please tell him to say this to the Emperor.
While the law states that Prince Suk Chul should be the Crown Prince
since the Prince is still young and the King has been ill
so he should adopt Prince Bong Rim for now.
However, the Prince has only one son
and he is only three years old
so if anything happens to Prince Bong Rim
he will need to take the crown so how can we send him to the Emperor.
- Did you tell him? - Yes, my Lady.
Then what is the reason for exiling Prince Suk Chul?
What did he say?
He is asking why Prince Suk Chul was exiled.
What do you mean exiled?
Who said such a thing?
Nonsense!
Give me an explanation!
Tell him that many against Prince Bong Rim
being crowned instead of Prince Suk Chul.
Would China be any different?
Prince Suk Chul's supporters could cause an uproar
so we had Prince Suk Chul move to Jeju Island temporarily.
Let's stop with the stiff subjects.
Okay. I understand now so do not worry.
Please let him know to get some rest and make his travel worth it.
Get a taste of Joseon's girls too...
You see? I told you that you wouldn't have to say a single word.
Just the sight of those barbarians make my heart sink.
You have such a weak heart. You scare so easily!
How can I forget what they've done to me?
I'm sure the Prince will make up for it.
Isn't that so?
Quite impressive Lady Gui In.
Are you talking about me?
The men from China left here without really
even discussing their reasons for coming.
That's all because of the bribes.
Last night I sent loads of goods to where they were staying.
And today I sent them off with a load of weapons.
Nonetheless.
None of the things you said about Prince Suk Chul goes against their conditions
so the men from China kept their mouths shut.
Your Highness
I was told that the Queen-to-be had political skills unlike any other
and Lady Gui In is no different.
Yes. Jo Gui In is the apple of my eye.
Don't touch me there with the Prince watching.
It's because you're so cute!
Your Highness, it is time for your medicine.
You woke up early today so you need to take a nap.
Okay. Let's do that then.
What's wrong with you today?
Even an insect would be less disgusting than you Bong Rim!
Disgusting how he tries to mask his ill-intentions and goes around smiling...
- Go bring me Lee Hyung Ik! - Yes Lady Gui in!
I was told that the Queen-to-be had political skills unlike any other
and Lady Gui In is no different.
The dead Prince So Hyun is like Buddha compared to you!
The Princess will be greatly disappointed.
It looks as though the men from China will be leaving without doing much.
If Prince Suk Chul dies I will be wrongfully blamed for it!
Who would suspect you?
I see it in Princess Min Hwe's eyes!
I have every intention of passing on the throne to Prince Suk Chul!
I do not want people to think I stole the
throne from my nephew the rest of my life!
That is why you have to create the opportunity!
The Prince has to at least catch a cold to give me an excuse to give him a shot.
Who catches a cold in the middle of the summer?
Wait patiently my Lady.
How can he possibly never catch a cold?
At the very least, if he gets indigestion
then my needles will be piercing his skin in no time!
And what are you going to do with all that medicine you have?
Excuse me?
You can give him the sickness and then heal it.
Well that...
We do not have time.
The King is getting weaker with each passing day
and if he just passes away, all my efforts will have been in vain.
I'll just have to stand by and watch Prince Bong Rim rise to the throne!
Lady Gui In, if Prince Bong Rim dies suddenly
then the crown will be passed to Prince Suk Chul.
That is not for you to be concerned about.
Prince Suk Chul will have to be eliminated within the month.
Lady Gui In!
Do not worry about useless things
and think of how you can make him sick so you can heal him.
What are you looking for?
I've never heard of a medicine that gives you a cold!
The Prince got to Jeju safely?
Yes Your Highness.
Mother, I feel much better now.
I am more nervous now.
The only person looking after him is an old eunuch.
Who can guarantee the Prince will be safe?
The head guard there is a man who owes Advisor Kim a favor.
He's just a eunuch...
What am I supposed to do when you're being so pessimistic mother?
It's because I still don't feel completely at ease!
What about me?
When I think of Suk Chul...
I can't breathe!
You need to go there.
The guard that owes me a favor in Jeju was
transferred before the Prince got there!
I think someone higher up caught on.
Please do this for me one more time.
If you do then I will help you leave with Princess Hyo Myung.
You said Princess Hyo Myung is all you want.
We are here for Prince Suk Kyung and Prince Suk Lin
What are you doing?
Your Highness! There are men here for Prince Suk Kyung and Suk Lin!
Ask them where they are from.
We have an order to separate each of you into different homes.
We will all live together so you may leave now.
How dare you come in without permission!
Where are you taking my brothers?
Bring them back immediately!
Your Highness! You must not hurt yourself!
Do not worry! I will write to grandfather
and beg him to let us all live together!
Mother!
Please save us mother!
Mother!
Are you trying to kill me now?
Just tell me one thing.
Ask me anything.
Did the King tell you to kill me?
No... grandfather wouldn't do such a thing...
How did he tell you to kill me?
Am I to drink poison?
Or am I to be hung?
Thank you.
My father was poisoned and died as he bled from every pore in his body...
But my body will not be like that so when my mother sees my body
my death will not be as painful for her.
Forgive me Your Highness!
Your Highness!
May you rest in peace!
- Suk Chul! - Suk Chul!
Mother... mother...
Your Highness!
So Hyun!
Where are you?
So Hyun! I have something to tell you!
So Hyun!
Father...
So Hyun?
So Hyun! My boy! So Hyun! So Hyun!
So Hyun my boy!
So Hyun! So Hyun! So Hyun!
I said I have something to tell you!
So Hyun?
So Hyun! So Hyun!
Your Highness!
Let go of me.
Do not touch me.
I have something to ask So Hyun.
So Hyun! So Hyun!
So Hyun! Where are you?
Let me see you one more time! So Hyun!
Your Highness!
So Hyun!
So Hyun! My son!
Can you not hear me?
I have something to tell you!
So Hyun!
Where are you?
Where are you So Hyun? So Hyun!
Have you gone up to the heavens?
Or has he gone back to lay in the ground?
Must I die to see you So Hyun?
Yes... cry So Hyun!
Cry to your heart's content!
Fill this world with your tears!
I killed my own son!
Thunders rumble and Lightning strike!
Strike me down and kill me!
Your Highness...
Please kill me...
Please kill me--
Who are you?
My man... my friend... In!
Look In! These are So Hyuns tears..
This is all So Hyun's tears.
They are the tears he sheds as he blames me for his fate!
Cry So Hyun!
Cry So Hyun! Cry!
Your Highness!
You can't sleep?
The day we were taken away to China...
I held Suk Chul in my arms and breastfed him.
Yes... Everyone cried tears of blood as they watched you do so.
When this child grows up and matures...
There will be a nation without tears...
As I told myself over and over again
I left without knowing when I'll ever return.
Mother.
Do you know what it's like to be wronged and misjudged?
The nation that the Prince and I dreamed of was right before our eyes...
It was so close I just needed to reach out my hand...
Are you saying it isn't so my Prince?
Are you saying there is still hope left?
Tell me.
How I'm to protect Suk Chul...
Please tell me Your Highness.
Of Prince So Hyun's three sons who were exiled to Jeju Island
only the youngest, Prince Suk Lin, returned to Joseon alive.
How is he?
His pulse is so weak...
Is it serious?
I cannot say for certain just yet.
For now, I will give him a shot...
Should you not be using medicine before putting that needle into him?
Welcome.
His Highness walked around all over the palace in the pouring rain.
Your Highness! Are you okay?
What are you doing? Give him the shot.
Yes Lady Gui In.
Step outside.
- Excuse me? - If it's because of the rain
he must have caught a cold.
That is right.
Then you should bring him medicine to warm up his body.
Yes Your Highness.
- Court Lady Kim - Yes Your Highness
- Tell them to heat up the floors. - Yes Your Highness.
I told you to get out!
Yes Your Highness.
It's as though you're a doctor yourself.
Father, do you hear my voice?
Advisor Kim, please leave as well.
It seems as though Prince Bong Rim has something to say to me.
You may stay!
Is it my fault His Highness lost his mind and wandered around in the rain?
That's absolutely ridiculous!
Your Highness, I asked if you can hear my voice.
You can only ignore me for so long. Tell me what it is you want to say.
Would you like me to wake up His Highness for you?
A guard in Jeju sent an urgent message
and he wrote that Prince Suk Chul was very ill when he arrived in Jeju.
So?
Did the Prince die or something?
Your Highness!
I cannot even begin to fathom how I will fix this mess!
There's no way...
What is there to think so much about?
He had back luck and died of an illness. What are you supposed to do?
After I speak to His Highness and receive an answer from His Highness
I will ask you last Jo Gui In.
What does it have to do with me?
So prepare to answer my questions.
Look here.
Who's the person who really wanted Prince Suk Chul to die here?
Ask anyone outside. They will all say you killed the Prince.
Your Highness!
Someone will think there was a death in the palace or something!
You will not get out of this one!
Yes! If the Prince was murdered then go ahead and ask the King.
And if you still feel unsatisfied then come to me!
Doesn't matter! Either way, once you rise to the throne
You will kill me anyways.
If that is my fate, I will be prepared to answer all your questions!
Go find out.
Just how the Prince died.
We must not humiliate the King once again!
So go and find out... just how the Prince died.
Prince Suk Chul was very ill when he arrived in Jeju.
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Your Highness, Prince Suk Chul was wrongfully killed!
What did you just say?
I will ask Jo Gui In about this!
You must give this to the Emperor yourself.
Write it again. That Prince So Hyun was poisoned by a needle
and that he was killed by the King.
Lady Gui In! Bad news!
You will be in grave trouble if you go in right now!
If Prince Suk Chul died suddenly it is Jo Gui In's doing!
Bring me Jo Gui In!