Hwa Jeong: Splendid Politics
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Episode 1
Is this the right way?
Wait a minute. Wait a minute.
This is where we were just a few minutes ago.
Again?
We're not being confused by ghosts, right?
Since we're like this, what if we can't make it to the hutment?
Just wait a minute . . .
Where the heck are we?
There is no such road on the map.
Hey, give that to me!
Am I right?
Head Soldier!
Where am I?
Hello... who are you... are you a human being?
Human?
Hello Sir?
1608 - Ten years after the end of Imjinwaeran (1592-1598 when Japan invaded Korea many times)
Vicinity of the Ming (China) frontier
Envoys' Station(Hutment)
Are you a fool?
Give up on your lingering feelings, now.
The matter is now out of our envoys' hands.
We already had an idea that Ming Dynasty might act like that.
Oh Seong, it's not something we can give up that easily.
That treaty can bring a bloody bath to the Royal Palace.
That's why I am saying we shouldn't over exert ourselves from the very beginning.
This is only the beginning.
Here, here, here. It's the first full moon of the year.
Why don't you have a shot of "ear-quickening wine"?
So, you can listen better.
This type of liquor should be consumed by the King.
So he can hear what people say.
You are a strong talker by far.
The hutment seems to be disorderly.
Yes, the soldiers who were on a night patrol returned
but there was a minor accident. So to speak.
- What is it again?- Oh my!
Injeongmoon (Injeong gate)
Reconstruction Site for Changdeok Palace
When are they going to be done with the reconstruction of the Jeongjeon (ceremony hall)?
Crown Prince, it will be finished by the end of this month.
I see.
Is Changdeok Palace really going to be finally finished soon?
Try your best to finish the construction as soon as possible.
His Majesty is longing to see the new palace as soon as possible.
Yes, Crown Prince.
However, why don't you send the workers home early today?
It's the 15th day of the New Year. Isn't it?
Yes. Crown Prince.
Crown Prince.
You must enter the palace very soon.
The envoys from Ming Nation have arrived.
Jeongneung Palace (Temporary Palace after the Japanese Invasion War)
Princess, Princess...
What do you mean that the princess is not here?
Court Lady Choi!
No, she was definitely here a few minutes ago.
I just finished doing her hair
but in a blink of an eye...
It's not a good time right now.
What?! She found that out and headed to the King's Quarters?
You were at the construction site of Changdeok Palace again?
You sure are very diligent.
What is it? Since I'll pass away soon
and that the palace will be utilized by you in the future, when you become the new king. Is that why?
That is far from the truth, Your Majesty.
It's because I know just how much you are very fond of Changdeok Palace.
-To make sure of everything...- The envoys
have brought the Ming Nation's treaty.
Would you like to see it?
Ming Nation did not recognize you as the Crown Prince this time, again.
It's because you're not my direct heir and were born from a concubine.
Therefore, for the last sixteen years,
you were not able to get any recognition from Ming Nation.
However, you acting as a Crown Prince,
all you're doing is to covet the Changdeok Palace?
You don't even know your place.
You are just coveting the throne!
Royal Father!
Little Princess!
Child, is something the matter this morning?
There is. I have something to tell you.
What is it?
Royal Father, you know what today is, right?
It is Daeboreum.(the 15th day of the New Year)
Yes. Therefore?
Therefore, please buy my heat waves, Royal Father.
Oh?
To buy some heat waves?
Yes. In the morning of the Daeboreum, the citizens
will sell heat waves like this.
Then, you'll have a healthy summer and not get sick.
Is that why you came here to sell me the heat waves?
Yes.
Did you see this?
If it weren't for this child, what else would make me laugh?
Brother, you were here too!
Princess, watch what you say.
I told you to call him by "Crown Prince."
Queen In Mok Your Majesty, I'm so sorry. The Princess has been acting rambunctious again.
No, that is not true.
Go back to your quarters.
Today, you will not get away with just 10 strikes to your calves.
Queen In Mok, please don't scold her too much.
Because of this child, His Majesty has found his laughter for the first time in a long while.
See... even my brother says it is okay.
Princess, there you go again!
I said it was fine. Before a Crowned Prince,
I'm a brother to the Grand Crown Prince and the Princess first.
I am thankful that you think of it that way.
But there are palace rules and regulations that we must abide by.
Let's go, Princess.
Wait a minute.
Don't you worry. Although the Queen may talk like that,
she'll get over it soon.
Yes, Crown Prince.
Oh, you little cute rascal. Refer me as your Orabeoni (brother).
But, Royal Mother . . .
That's why, when it is just the two of us,
then call me as your brother to your heart's content. Do you understand?
Can I really do that?
Let's go, Princess.
By the way, Jeong Myeong..
Yes.
Why don't you buy my heat waves?
Orabeoni!
I got tricked! Tricked by my brother.
Let's go.
Are you taking medicine again? Your heartache is lasting long.
But of course, the palace is like a frozen ground.
The Crown Prince's position is hanging by a thread, right?
Are you almost done with the Daeboreum festival?
Yes.
Are you the leader of the Myeongryun Institute?
What is this?! You're just a baby with snot!
Are we going to fight verbally? Are you not confident?
Not in a thousand chance.
Then, shall we start?
One..
Two.. Three!
Push it, push it against the palanquin!
Guard the palanquin!Don't lose your place!
Aigoo! Aigoo!
Now!
No!
I pulled it first. So we won!
It's not done yet! Okay!
Stop it!
- They're from the capital bureau! 0
And the police bureau?
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Oh my! How stressful!
They cause this type of ruckus every year.Which household do you boys belong to?
You guys need to ease up with thepalanquin fights. Ease up!
No one is going home today! Huh!
Where are you trying to sneak off to, like a rat?
Here is one too.
Sir, you are the leader, aren't you? Speak.
Which household are you from?
Please, hurry up and answer!
Young Master?
Young Master Joo Won?
Oh my! Young Master In Woo?
It's been a while, Officer Nam.
Hey, you crazy bastards from the capital bureau.
Are you asking for a death wish?!
Do you realize who he is?
You guys are all dead meat! My Young Master...
You crazy bastard!
What?!
Hey! Let go!
You, punk!
A mummified body? . . .
According to the coroner, the corpse must be at least a few years old.
Even so, the corpse has not fully rotted like this.
Try to identify the body.
Yes.
Oh, I heard there was some kind of writing you found with it?
Police Chief, do you realize what incident just happened?
Mayor...
Come outside. There is a huge incident that the capital bureau and the police bureau have to work out together.
A palanquin fight?
Did you guys honestly play that type of delinquent game?
They were the worst hooligans out there, I heard.
Kang In Woo and Hong Joo WonFather, I'm sorry.
Elder, I'm sorry.
You guys have destroyed the market's stand
and damaged three bags full of rice and barley. Which cannot be resold.
Two hundred bunches of vegetables and ten fur hides.
And the herbal store had to close down, because of the extensive damage.
Hey Lieutenant, throw them in the cell immediately.
-Pardon?-Father!
Elder!
If you're going to cause this much chaos, you need to take responsibility for it.
What are you doing? Jail them immediately!
That is not fair.
What?
It has been a tradition among noble boys to play the palanquin fight on Daeboreum.
The citizens also are very joyful.
More so, the law says no one will be punished today.
On such a day, you cannot punish us and break tradition. Sir.
-What?-Then you should punish the ones who are throwing stones and stealing shoes!
Are you going to catch all the citizens and put them in the cell?
Because punishment needs to be fair.
You lost... Lost.
You have raised a fine smart boy.
And, my boy is not too shabby either.
What a fool...
They both will grow up to be fine young men.
Therefore, by the time they're grown, I hope the governing palace will become stable.
I've heard that there is some serious movement by the King's Quarters.
Yes. It seems the King has set his mind.
His Majesty is not going to dethrone the Crown Prince and install the Grand Prince, is he?
But the Grand Prince is only three years old. The diplomats will not rashly move forward with it.
In the end, there will be no other choice for them. You are aware of that, right?
What is it you're saying? How?
This is the piece of writing you were trying to find.
-What about the Chief?-He went to the Palace.
Leave it in his office. We should rest on a day like this.
Yes.
Death...
Here comes her Highness the Queen.
Royal Queen!
I am a little late.
Only old people like us who have nothing to do come early.
Lord, what are you talking about?Han Eum and I are still young!
Oh Seong (Lee Hang Bok-- Chief State Minister), you look old for your age.
That's why I can't speak comfortably with him.
Pardon me?
Seriously.
I heard Ming didn't approve the Crown Prince again.
No, they didn't.
Even Han Eum failed to get it approved?
I wonder if it will always be tough like this.
Talking about politics on such a day!
By the way, did you prepare some poems this year?
Last year, you failed to think of a poem before the wine glass got to you.
So you had to drink 3 Mal (15 gallon).
You have been talking about that all year!
I think you're doing it on purpose to drink all the alcohol by yourself!
I like drinking too!
But, I don't see anyone from the Greater Northern Faction, Gwang Hae's supporters.
Since all of the elders are healthy, it is a great fortune in the royal court.
Princess Jeong Myeong, you've become so lovely.
Thank you for always saying nice words.
Princess, why do you use a respectful form when speaking to me?
That's the custom.
Thanks, Princess Jeong Shin.
Are you going to smell like alcohol in front of Her Majesty?
Do go easy.
Whether I smell like alcohol or poop, it's my choice.(Prince Im Hae, Gwang Hae's older full brother)
All of the 25 princes and princesses gathered here are His Majesty's children.
But we're on a different level than those two, of course.
Not of the proper bloodline (from the Queen), but side branches (from consorts or concubines).
Even your younger brother the Crown Prince is the same.
So why don't you lower yourself as much as you can?
That's the way to survive.
When my Crown Prince ascends to the throne, let's see how far your head reaches.
Oh, be careful that your head doesn't fall to the ground.
The throne?
Our Imhae Hyungnim has no idea about what is going on.
On the day the royal children say their greetings,
His Majesty isn't here and sets Yeongchang (Infant Grand Prince, son of Queen In Mok) on that seat.
Can you figure out the reason?
You scoundrel! What did you just say?
Although we're from different mothers, you're still my older brother.
It's because I'm worried about you.
Just look at the princes and princesses over there!
See where they are lining up right now.
Crown Prince, how can you be laughing right now?
Even after all that humiliation?
You are intoxicated.
How can you expect me to endure this while I'm sober?
On a day like this, they're clearly showing how they're ignoring you!
It's something that has been happening for 16 years.
Would today be any different?
Don't lose your temper.
Still, this seat is one that I've been holding onto for 16 years.
Even his Majesty won't be able to shake me up so easily.
If I endure today like I did yesterday, then a different day will come.
So control your temper and calm down, Hyungnim.
Hon!(Gwanghae's name)
Do you know that His Majesty is having a meeting over there?
Yoo Yeong Gyeong, Han Woong In, Park Dong Ryang and Seo Seong...
and even the ones from Western and Southern Factions.
His Majesty has gathered them all together.
But he didn't summon anyone from the Great Northern Faction that supports you.
What could this mean?
I'm nervous, Hon.
I wonder what will happen.
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[Temporary Jongmyo Shrine]
Is this Hansan rice wine?
Nice.
Lord, you shouldn't!
So a wine glass is floated from here and the officials come up with a poem before the glass arrives?
And if they can't, they have to drink as punishment!
We will run out of the wine!
Then I will die!
I will save you, so don't worry.
You rascal, it's not like I wasn't included because of my lack of ability.
So that's why he's still a low rank even after passing the exam.
And he's talking about being included?
He's in the same oven with us.
Yes.
This wine makes me want to do my needs.
Should I pee over here?
Assistant Officer Nam!
Why are you like this? People are watching!
That's why I'm saying I'll go somewhere else and pee.
What?
I shouldn't show my manhood in front of people.
I'll be back.
He...
I pee for a long while.
It could take some time.
This is refreshing.
Lee I Cheom
A spring breeze on my journey
made me overly excited.
Each time I look at the beautiful scenary
I tilt my wine in my glass.
Don't be ashamed that you've spent all of your money.
You have a bag full of poems with you.
- That's great!- I like it!
I don't think it's here.
I think we're in the opposite direction.
There you go again!
We might get caught sneaking out.
But we need to see the royal library while we're in the palace.
It's the other side.Just listen to me!
What is he doing?
It seems that he's peeping.
Who is it?
What do we do?
Princess!Where are you?
Princess!
Who are you?
Scared me to death!
Who are you?
Princess!
It's Court Lady Choi.
Princess!
She's looking for me.
Princess?
What?
Let's run. You're going to be it if you get caught.
The clear water in a cold... in a spring...
mirror... ah...
a full moon is rising... on the ridge of a mountain...
The wine glass is coming down!
You'll have to drink again!
What should I do?
It's a -good day!
Tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow...I hope it's going to be great.
You barely finished it!
Congratulations!
Good day. It's a good day.
That's right.
To you all, it's a good day?
Now it's okay.
Now Court Lady Choi won't be able to find us, right?
-What do we do?-I don't know either.
But you guys are?
Ah, you're the children of the noble families invited to today's feast.
Yes, that's right.
Where did you come from?
What are your names?
Can't you hear? I am asking you!
Royal Father?
Left Minister must consider today a good day.
If he had any ears, he must have heard
that the envoys came without bearing the Letter of the Crown Prince's Investiture this time too.
The future of our royal court is hanging by a thread.It's a good day to you.
So let tomorrow be like today?
I'm terribly sorry, Your Majesty.
I have had too much to drink...
Your Majesty. The sun is setting and everyone seems to be drunk.
How about finishing up the feast now?
No, no. I want to enjoy more of the literary flavor here.
Let us go on. I want to hear more of what you lords have to say.
Your Majesty, please give us a title this time.
I should?
Right, that sounds like a good idea.
Now that everyone is gathered here,
I can hear what the ministers have to say about the title I suggest.
What is he saying?
Alright. What will be best?
What should I ask not to make this feast boring?
What should I ask to see your loyalties?
What should I ask to make you see...
the wine can be poisonous?
That's right.
This will be best.
Pye Ga Ip Jin [ Depose the False, Raise the Real ]
Pye Ga Ip Jin - A comparison of Gwang Hae, the concubine's son, with Yeongchang, the Queen's son.
Sin Seong, are you alright?
Depose the false and raise the real.
Pye Ga Ip Jin.
In days past, the Great King Taejo deposed (Goryeo's) King Chang and
installed King Gongyang to save the subjects and achieve the royal cause.
That is, very much by deposing the false and selecting the real.
What the Court thinks of this,
that's what I would like to ask.
I wonder if you're ready for the great achievement.
Whether you Lords can depose the false and raise the real or not!
Your Majesty, this isn't the right place to...
I'm still speaking!
Okay?
I just asked a question that needs an answer.
Who's loyal, who's a traitor..
I mean who can set upright the lineage that has fallen.
Is this what you were talking about?
His Majesty is drawing the battle line right now.
He is coercing his senior statesmen
into revealing which side of that battle line they'll be standing on.
What are you doing? Begin!
My father, the King.
Here today, I will hear all your replies without exception.
Go over there quickly!
Hurry up!
Tell me what your reply is, Left Minister.
Please reconsider, Your Majesty!
This treacherous churl.
Is there no one?
Who will do it? Who will come forth?
Your Majesty, it is I, your Prime Minister Yoo Yeong Gyeong.
The sun is warm and flower petals are swirling about in the palace.
The palace is full of cowards who flatter the wind that will vanish.
The reason Woo Sook gave up the treasure is because he knew his place.
We can see that with the treasure, how can we not see it with the throne?
We must take it back by risking our lives
and give it back to it's rightful owner.
There's a royal order to deploy soldiers to the Crown Prince's residence immediately!
Yes!
I-hyeon-gung[ Donggungjeon --Crown Prince's quarters]
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How is it possible?
How?
Let us bust our way in!
Yoo Hui Boon (Gwang Hae's brother-in-law)
I have two thousand soldiers, Crown Prince.
If we raid tonight, we can dominate the king's palace.
What Hwanam* says is right.[ Hwanam = Yoo Hui Boon's pen name ]
- I will be with you too. - Please, enough with this.
Please be cautious. This is not a matter that can be resolved through agitation.
What do you mean caution?
Until just when will you, Crown Prince, remain restraining yourself?
Until you have the throne wrested from you and your neck hanging out there?
It's already the edge of the precipice. Kill Yeongchang now, and
find the Royal Seal to rise to the throne...
Why should I?
For what reason? This country's Crown Prince is me.
I'm the one who's been taking care of the government and kept this position.
But so why? Why should I burgle what is mine?
I...Jeong In Hong ( Head of the Greater North Faction)
will go see His Majesty the King.
It will be of no use.
He's already set up the opposition.
The Lesser North Faction and the Westerners knew from the beginning. [ Lesser North Faction - Yeongchang's supporters centered around Yoo Yeong Gyeong ]
This is like a work of gangsters.How can the royal court be like this?
The King has regarded the Crown Prince with disfavor since a long time ago.
It's because the Crown Prince is too smart.
I'll go meet with the Police Chief Hong Yeong and
Mayor of Hanyang Kang Joo Seon.
Since they're from families with great influence, they will be able to mobilize the Confucian scholars.
Must you do it exactly that way?
We cannot approve of deposing the Crown Prince due to bloodline.
What is more important than blood is the monarchial qualification.
You must believe that the monarchy belongs to the Crown Prince, it seems.
Keep your mouth shut!
Do they say your neck will sprout again even if it's cut off?
Do you think you'll be safe even after behaving that way?
Even if I live, what is there to see of a dynasty that's already falling to ruin?
Shall I see the pathetic sight of the heir collapsing and the royal cause falling?
You knave, you!
Isolated, Your Majesty will
have not even an ant to rely upon.
Since your throwing away of a benevolent son and casting out a good and wise king will go down in history.
how is this not a matter to bemoan?
A benevolent son? A good and wise king will go down in history?
What is it? Is it talk that that churl outside prodded into you?
He's a filial son and sage king.
And I am an immoral,
cruel tyrant?
Open your eyes, Your Majesty.
How can you misconstrue the Crown Prince?
This is fault finding treatment.
We cannot depose the more than deserving Crown Prince,
just because Ming's investiture is delayed.
No, Gwang Hae has no right.
Does Gwang Hae have the proper bloodline or is he the eldest son?
What does he have...
You are the one who made him the Crown Prince.
That was because...
Who is the Crown Prince?
He is beloved by all of the people.
The one who protected the palace when the Japanese invaders crushed our country,
who is it?
When you and all of the court Councillor's abandoned the subjects,
the Crown Prince is the one who protected them by risking his life.
If that's not being a Crown Prince, then, what is it?
The Crown Prince will be the wisest of kings that all of us are waiting for.
The sage King that everybody is waiting for?
Then, are you saying I am not a sage King?
That's why I'm going to depose him!
That's because of... his greed...
which mocks me, the King.
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Your Majesty.
I was thickheaded. I was inadequate in everything.
Please, give me one more chance.
I am going to be more thoughtful and considerate of your thoughts.
I will follow your royal mission and revere that just rule.
Your Majesty! Your Majesty!
Until when will you knaves discontinue messing around?
Your Majesty...
Hyungnim.
Your Majesty, please forgive him.
Prince Imhae is so delighted about his younger brother Prince Shin Seong's wedding, that he momentarily made a mistake.
By the way,
Who are you?
Pardon?
His Highness Prince Gwang Hae.
It has been a long time since I've seen that kid.
Hurry!
[After the outbreak of the Imjin War, Gyeongbok Palace]
You can't, Your Majesty. How can the leader of the country abandon his subjects?
Then, why would I have to die at the hands of the Japanese soldiers?
Let us set a fire! He's not human for betraying and abandoning his subjects!
Halt!
His Majesty is not here. This is the palanquin I am going to take!
His Majesty told his children to flee first.
But that will not happen.
His Majesty and the royal court will never abandon his subjects!
Gwang Hae is the crown prince?
Did you not definitely promise me you would give the title of Crown Prince to Prince Shin Seong?
We are in the middle of a war. How can I
let Prince Shin Seong sit on that dangerous seat?
You can't! It's dangerous, Your Highness!
It's to gather subjects who're scattered and rally together an army in the just cause. I must go.
Your Highness!
I am going to show to the subjects that this country has not fallen apart yet.
That the royal court is protecting its subjects!
Don't back down! Protect my people!
Ten thousand lives! Ten thousand lives!
Ten thousand Lives! Ten thousand lives!
Shouldn't we choose a new queen?
Your Highness!
It's a prince, Your Highness. Her Highness has given birth to the grand prince!
What?
Your Majesty, it shouldn't be done this way.
It is to protect the Grand Prince and Princess.
If Gwang Hae becomes the king
how can these children be kept safe?
It's alright. Don't cry.
The Grand Prince is still too young.
-How can he withstand this weight?-That's why...
How great would it have been if this child, who is the first born in our blood line, was a prince?
The Chief should be in his office.
You rascal, what happened?
He must be out. I should wait.
I was on my way back from going to the Left Police Department for a moment.
I will go and find him.
-Where did this come from?-Pardon?
I asked where this document came from!
It was found beside a corpse that has not yet decomposed, this morning.
That is all I know.
An undecomposed corpse?
Tomorrow I will change the will that
leaves the throne to the Crown Prince.
Yes, Your Majesty.
When I leave this temporary palace and enter Chandeok Palace,
a new Crown Prince will accompany me.
Not much time has passed since my Gimi (Preliminary King's Food Examiner)...
-That's enough. I want to rest. -Serve him.
The emperor star will lose its brightness and a long darkness will ensue. [Purple Star Astrology]
'Although the one who coveted is the one who traveled on the path traversed by the sun,'
"an innocent life will pay the price,"
'in the midst of the false prophecies by numerous people'
'he will clamor that the wrong one is the throne's owner.'
The one travelled...
in the path traversed by the sun.
This is the name of the King.(The letter 'Yeon' )
Also, it is hinting about the trouble in the royal court.
How can it be so impudent?
It's quite suspicious that this document was found today.
Are you saying someone is manipulating the situation on purpose?
We must find out who this man is.
Cooperation from Hanseong* District... [ Joseon era capital ]
The eye of Avalokitesvara?
Do you know?
Please tell me, Gyeokam.
What did you see?
Is it the same thing? Did you read the same thing as I did, Gyeokam?
Gyeokam.
Nam Sa Go...(Gyeokam is Nam Sa Go's pen name. He was a famous prophet in 16th century Joseon.)
"So, death after death,"
"there will be an endless amount of blood shed."
"However, since all will collapse and become a streak of light,"
"there is only one person,"
"that is the owner of destiny."
'On this land...'
'who rules the fire'
"only the pure blood"
"will become the real owner of the world."
Your Highness! Princess! Did you have a scary dream?
Court Lady Choi! In the fire...
Ex... Excuse me?
In the fire, my younger brother...
So that was it. She cast sheep's eyes at me. Nice woman.
They say she has twelve fathers-in-law in the village, so just because it's me, can I do anything?
Seems as if you must have had some fun.
It just amounts to my giving alms to the widow, for an easy passage into eternity!
Convey that we have secured the route to Grand Prince Yeong Chang's residence.
Oh my... will you be alright without seeing a doctor?
You've worked hard, for a very long time.
Inform him.
Crown Prince, why don't you come again when the day is ligh...
Your Highness, it's me, Gwang Hae. I have something I must tell you.
Then, what is it that I should have done? Should I have just watched the dynasty collapse...?
- Should I just have watched it for Your Majesty and the subjects? - Crown Prince!
- Please give me an answer, Your Majesty!- Your Highness! Please! Please! Crown Prince, Your Highness!
Crown Prince, Your Highness!
Your Highness! Your Highness!
- Send a message. Go find a royal physician!- Your Highness!
- Royal physician, royal physician! Find the royal physician! - Find the royal physician!
Find a royal physician!
You must not lose consciousness. If you breathe shallowly, the lungs and respiratory tract will be even more damaged.
It feels like it's going to burst, right here.
My breath... breath...
The royal physician will come. He will find a way.
Water, give me water.
What are you doing? Hurry!
-You... Why...-A deadly spirit has already invaded your lungs.
Your airway is blocked so drinking this water would only cause you more pain.
These past years,
I looked after your royal body more than I did my own body that I know well.
You should...
accept the end.
You rascal! Shut your mouth!
No!
It turns out like this...
In the end, it turns out like this.
How could you hate me this much?
To win Your Majesty's favor, there wasn't a day that I did not do my utmost.
However, not once...
did you see that sincerity.
To Your Majesty, I
wasn't your child, but a political enemy.
I know that you disliked that I was different from you, Your Majesty.
Since I was not incompetent like you, Your Majesty.
Yes. I am different.
I will become a king that's different from Your Majesty.
Now, this country's king is...
I.
Father.
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Hwa Jeong
So that I can be the King who can open a new era, can't you take my hand?
It's still hard to say
whether the Crown Prince can safely claim the empty throne.
Now the Crown Prince will act, according to his ways.
Difficult times will ensue. Blood will likely be shed in the palace.
Are you certain that you can win that battle?
What happens if the owner of the throne must be not the new king but the grand prince?
Last night somebody broke into the grand prince's quarters.
In this palace, whose words can I trust?
He'll probably find out soon what the throne is.
That position was originally mine as the first born son of the king.
Are you asserting you want the throne?