Episode 15
You're quite good at lying to me but,you're still lousy at it.
You have never been to Dongrae nor are you the child of a fisherman.
Your Majesty...
That gaze...
You look very familiar, even from the very first time.
Also, you said it with your own mouth, that even from a long time ago that I know you.
Your Majesty, that is because I was put on a spot.
No!
Also, you know how to use the napkin when eating a dasik (traditional cake eaten with tea).
Dasik - Korean tea confectionery
Regardless of a person's status, when someone pours the tea for you,
that you bow your head slightly and nod. Which is the Royal Palace's custom.
Therefore, even when I, who am the King, bowed my head, it didn't even cause a reaction.
Therefore, speak.What purpose do you have to enter into Hwagidogam?
I'm asking, who you are!
Why are you hesitating?
Why?Are you looking for another excuse?
No, I'm not.
I'm certainly a child of a fisherman in Dongrae.
Your Majesty can certainly find out about my father's birth records, if you wish to.
What did you say?
Also, the only reason why I covered the snack with the napkin is because I was ashamed of my dirty hands.
My hands are dirty from touching the sulfur at Hwagidogam.
Also, as for the nodding custom, I just couldn't watch you because I was feeling nervous.
How can someone with such a low status as I, know of Royal Palace's customs?
I, even just looking at you like this makes me feel very startled and shaky.
Even though if you doubt me...
please slash me, Your Majesty.
I put my life on the line to protect Hwagidogam,
but if you still can't trust me.
You did not tell a lie, therefore go ahead and verify...
Additionally, you are the one who protected the Hwagidogam.
Also, I'm the technician who knows of the sulfur extraction method, which the Hwagidogam needs most.
Did you not need that skill method?
Therefore, you're basically saying, "Slash me if you dare?!"
How dare you act that brazen in front of the King? Also...
With or under this sword...
Fine.
I like your brazenness now, so I'll let it slide this time.
More importantly, you are a valuable artisan who knows of the sulfur extraction method, as you say.
I will not get rid of you with my own hands.
Although, I'm very suspicious of you.
Therefore, I'm going to look for that "Birth Record." As you say.
Fifteen days should be more than enough.
Indeed, we'll finish our conversation after the fact.
Isn't that right?
Why? How can this be at Gyeongwoon Palace? How?
Your Highness.
Yes, how about the guards? The ones who found this, are they here?
They have not arrived yet.
Didn't you say that in fifteen minutes, the guards are going to switch?!
Queen Dowager, please calm down.
First, you must get a hold of yourself.
The Princess received this 'eye of Bodhisattva', right before my farewell to her.
I personally put this on the princess's wrist with my own hands.
However, the Royal Princess has already passed away.
That's right. Dead . . .
On that fateful day at the harbor; from a horrific explosion.
Then, why did this resurface again?
If she did truly die, this bracelet should have disappeared with the Princess?!
Queen Dowager, what you're saying is . . .
I know.
I'm talking utter nonsense, right now.
That child possibly can't still be alive?
Queen Dowager!
The guards are here.
You're going back now?
Escort her out.
Yes, Ma'am.
I also think he is quite suspicious.
How come?
He did not ask me who I was.
What do you mean by that?
Are you Hwa Yi? I'm asking you. Why aren't you answering me?
Yes, that's right.
But what is the problem?
Surely, he must have seen me for the very first time,
but he did not ask who I was. He only asked me what it was about.
That can mean that he has seen me before.
Send a postrider to Dongrae immediately to locate the 'birth records.'
I'll finish it in ten days.
His Majesty is suspicious of me.
If this is prolonged, I will get caught.
Then, it wasn't you guys that brought that?!
Yes, I only found it at the threshold.
Then, someone just left it there or dropped it.
Who can that be?!
Look over here, by chance . . . maybe . . .
Was it a young maiden?
Pardon?
I mean, so what I'm saying is...
It wasn't a lady but a Hwagidogam soil collector did come by in the past.
A soil collector you say?
Yes. Now that you mention it, that bracelet was found the very next day.
But why is this a problem, Your Highness?
Do you know the origin of that item?
No, it's nothing.
Why is she fussing about the Buddhist bracelet in the middle of the night?
Also, what is it with a "maiden" too?
That's what I mean. It's weird, huh?
Oh, is that right?
Do you want to work at Hwagidogam?
Yes, Your Majesty.
I want to help out at an important office.
Director Hong Yeong is not on your side, so I can keep watching him.
Let me think about it.
Is the director of manufacturing position available?
We have a vacancy in the Hwagidogam.
Then, let me think about it.
Your grace is immeasurable!
Excuse me, but,
do you not like the japchae I made for Your Majesty?
Japchae...?
Oh, you're talking about this?
Yes, Your Majesty liked the dish, so I made it with the fresh vegetables I especially grew myself.
I'm tired of it.
Did you say you're tired of japchae, Your Majesty?
You said you used fresh vegetables, but they're overcooked.
The meat and the vegetables aren't seasoned well and they're a little bland.
I think you can change the cooking method.
Your Majesty!How did you figure it out?
Your grace is immeasurable, Your Majesty.
I'll work harder, Your Majesty!
Do it properly!
Lord!Congratulations, Lord Yoo!
I didn't know His Majesty would accept your idea that easily.
Did you see it?
Of course, His Majesty trusts me more than Lee I Cheom.
I'm the maternal uncle of the crown prince.
Lord, please take me when you start working at Hwagidogam as well.
Take you?
Yes, I too have a very good reason to work at Hwagidogam.
Did you say a Buddhist rosary?
I've never seen a rosary like that before.
It looked like this.It was very unique.
However, Queen Dowager kept asking how you got it?
And asked if any maidens visited the palace?
Yes, she looked so pale when she asked me that.
I've been watching her for several yearsbut never saw her acting like this before.
What is going on here?
I see. Let me know immediately, if anything looks suspicious.
Yes, Ma'am.
He's a guard that protects Gyeongwoon Palace.Queen Dowager is acting strange.
Queen Dowager is?
You can go ahead and take care of it that way.
Yes, Sir.
Aigoo, so you are here!
Wow, this is a great place!
Starting from today, I work here.
Do you?You've got promoted.
I'm only Sixth Royal Secretary.I'm nothing compare to you.
Well, thinking about your past,it's like casting pearls before swine.
When was that?I think it was the year of the water ox. (1613)
Kim Je Nam was involved in treason when the 7 bastard sons of noblemen robbed the silver merchant.
You looked pathetic. You came to me and begged in front of me.
I have nothing to do with them.
Please save my life!
But I heard those bastard sons followed you around
and talked about a new world that you'll build.
That's unjust. I like women and wine.All I did was seeking pleasure.
Please believe me, my lord.
Honestly, I couldn't trust you for a while.
I was thinking he's just saving himself, but will reveal his true colors someday.
I don't know what your true color is, yet.
As said from the olden times, someone who lies down flat in front of others
carries a dagger hidden inside.
Aigoo, would I?
You mean, a bastard like me?
You misunderstood me.I just want to have fun until I die.
You know how I am.
But you're standing right next to His Majesty.What are you planning to do?
Be careful, although I don't know what you're aiming for,
be careful of me, and His Majesty.
Since Gyo San is exposed, Lee I Cheom would be displeased by now.
I know, isn't that why you're assigning Yoo Hee Boon at Hwagidogam?
Then, Lee I Cheom will be even more isolated.
However, I have another reason pushing Lee I Cheom into a corner.
What are you saying?
Lee I Cheom will show his ability to the fullest when he's in a tight situation.
I'm planning to use him for something else.
You know I do not trust anyone.
This is an urgent report from Uiju.I need to deliver it to His Majesty right now!
Open the gate!
They have sent an envoy group without any prior notice?
Moreover, they sent me this report when they passed Uiju?
They're coming here to remonstrate about the reinforcements we didn't agree to. They will carry out their intention.
And this time, they want to visit Joseon's military facilities as well.
Your Majesty, we need to make preparations.
The nation we are confronting is Ming.
Taking excessively tough measures will inevitably lead to negative consequences.
If it's to that degree, it is something we should try once.
Uiju
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You already knew that the envoys have started out.
I generally know everything about this country first before the king.
Ming will somehow cause the deployment of Joseon's troops.
You also will do something to bring that about.
Because you are Ming's informant.
In any case, that's great. It will happen sooner than I thought.
How so?
In order to eat a persimmon, you need to shake the persimmon tree.
But if you keep on shaking the wrong tree, only the leaves fall.
It isn't Hwagidogam, that is His Majesty's weakeness.
Do you know what it is?
Once we get rid of the king, it's easy to remove Hwagidogam.
You've been wasting your energy all this time for that.
So what is His Majesty's weakness that you apprehend?
It's the original sin he committed a very long time ago.
Citizens of this country regard moral principles as important, and they all agree that he's a sinner.
Original sin?
Don't tell me...
Yes.
The dowager queen in Gyeongwoon Palace.
In a word, doesn't the dowager queen symbolize the original sin committed so that the king could ascend the throne?
But now, how will you use the dowager queen in dragging Gwang Hae down?
What is the relationship to the envoys?
What, what, calm down.
Didn't I say I'll take care of it?
You resigned the mayor position after Yoon Do Ha's incident, so why don't you take some rest,
and watch my back?
Can you trust that man, Heo Gyun?
Isn't he known as a sly man?
But I have to be careful with my moves.
Gwang Hae is doubting me.
Well, let me see what kind of a song Heo Gyun is preparing for me.
I'll see if I will dance to it or not.
When I don't like the song...
I know, you can cut off his arms and legs.
Hurry up and clean up!Let's do our best to make gunpowder!
Yes!
Give it to me!You're not fully recovered yet.
The sulfur division is under my responsibility.Go manage the niter division.
I guess you're well.
I don't see Hwa Yi.Is he not here yet?
No he's not here yet.I thought he would have come earlier than anyone.
By the way, are we going to let it slide for him?He caused such a ruckus at the bureau.
Well, I guess we shouldn't.
Right, it doesn't make sense. Hwagidogam is a place
for real men like us, isn't it?
Real men? You're tiny like a bean, what real man?
He thinks he's very manly.
Where are you going?What are you planning to do?
I want to join you.
Certainly, I need to hide myself for now.
What... what's wrong?
You scared me. Why are you appearing like a ghost?
I appeared like I normally do.
You're the one who appeared suspiciously as if you're running away.
Running away, what are you talking about?
By the way, why are you wearing your uniform?Are you perhaps heading to the bureau?
I can't be bedridden forever.
Sir, be reasonable.You can't walk around yet.
Anyway, why did you pack up your things?
You mean, this bundle?
- Are you, by any chance...- For now, I just wanted...
That's great. Do you want to stay in the residence inside the bureau?
Pardon me?
Thank you. You staying here made me feel uncomfortable.
But, I couldn't tell you to leave.I was in a dilemma.
Did I make you feel that uncomfortable?
Isn't that a given?Male and female are separate.
Let's go. Let me arrange a special room so you can use it by yourself.
Excuse me, Sir...That's not it! Please!
It drives me nuts.
Sir!
Where is everyone?
Are you sure it's supposed to open today?
Yes, I'm sure.
Sir, what's happening?
Chief of the sulfur division!
Chief!
What's wrong with you?What happened?
It's the vapor again...
What?
Where are the soldiers?Is anyone there?
Chief, tell me what happened.Why this vapor...
It's all because of you!Because of you, this bureau...!
survived.
Pardon?
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Welcome, newbie!Are you surprised?
We're expressing our thanks to you!
What are you all doing?
Counselor Hong, we apologize for sneaking a bit of sulfur to create fireworks. You're going to let it go, right?
-Then, what is up with all that smoke?-I did it.
I used the scraped off, scorched rice from the earthen pot.
Doesn't it smell nutty to you?
How was my acting?Wasn't it better than a theatrical troupe?
You were a lot better than them.
They won't be able to say anythingeven if you hit them like this.
Like this and that . . .
The joke went too far. Do you know how much you frightened me?
You guys are too much. I thought something bad happened again.
I thought I did something wrong again.
Wrong, you say? You didn't do any wrong. It was us.
Thank you. Our bureau is safe.
It's all because of you.
That's right.
Right. Because of you, our bureau survived. Actually,
not just our bureau but our Joseon as well.
That's right!!
This Hwagidogam is the energy that protects Joseon.
Starting from here, let's put all our energy together and do the best!
We will all protect Joeson; whether it is the Niter or Sulfur Division!
What are you talking about?! It is Sulfur Division first, then Niter Division.
Niter Division!
Sulfur Division!
That's enough!
My Lord, you can't keep on coming here like this.
I would just like to say hello to the Queen Dowager! Is even that not allowed?
If you continue to come by here like this, we'll have no choice but to report this matter to the Royal Palace.
Report it to the Royal Palace as much as you want.
-My Lord.-Then, will you let us in?
No...
Your Highness. Are you saying that the Princess might be alive somewhere?
I understand, how baffling this may sound.
However, this 'eye of Bodhisattva' belonged to Prophet Nam Sa Go, and I definitely gave this to the Princess.
If she died from the incident, then shouldn't this have disappeared also?
However, only with that... it can be a false hope.
That is why I'm asking both of you for help. To get to the truth.
I'd like to know who brought this, and if they know of the prophecy. By chance, if that person...
may know the whereabouts of the Princess. Whether she's alive or not.
If that's the case, then I'd like to meet with Hwagidogam's Head, Hong Yeong.
We can find out since, it was the soil collectors who came by.
No, wait, there is one other person. According to the Court Lady Jeong,
she saw that sulfur technician who was involved in the latest sulfur incident.
The sulfur technician?
However, is there any significance even if we look into it?
I understand Queen Dowager's desperate heart, but it can only lead to a false hope.
Yes, that's right. That person is someone who has been dead.
If she is alive somewhere, she would have shown up by now.
"The Master of this world, who handles the fire."
Therefore, if that prophet is the truth...
also, if the Royal Princess is still alive, what might have happened...
Lord, What do you mean by that?
Before Han Eum passed away, I heard from him,
that unbelievable prophecy that turned the palace upside down, which Prophet Nam Sa Go predicted was...
The one who was meant to rule the world is not the Prince Yeong Chang but the Royal Princess.
What?
But, My Lord, that prophecy is a bit odd. In this nation, how can a female heir become the ruler?
Is the King the master of this world?
If that's not it, then is it the Aristocrats who have much power in the palm of their hands?
-My Lord?-I gave it some thought, when Han Eum told me of such.
In the end, what does that prophecy really mean?
Why would the Prophet refer to the "Owner" as the Royal Princess?
Although, it is a pointless thing to do now, it makes me think about it again.
Therefore, if the Royal Princess was still alive,
what would be different now?
- The sulfur is very good quality. Very good!- Yes, indeed.
Let the fire burn more intensely.
Oh my, where did he go now?
Yeong Boo!
Aigoo, you're working very hard. What do you think about this?
Thank you.
The reason why Hwagidogam is safe...
is all because of you.
Right. Because of you, we're alive.
No, not just us but all of Joseon!
Yes!
This bureau,
Hwagidogam, is the energy that protects Joseon.
No, I came here in order to...
What are you thinking about?
Yes?
Are you starting to slack off now?
This is a bit of a problem.
It is an iced tea. It is from the east ice storage.
It must have been very difficult for you with a female physique to be standing in front of the hot furnace all day.
Rest for a little.
The sulfur mines are several times worse than this.
This is no big deal. It doesn't even phase me.
Yes, to you, of course! Nonetheless, please drink it. It is my cordial gesture to you.
I thought of you while bringing this.
Also, there's something I'm curious about.
What is it?
What does it mean by that, Hwagidogam will be able to protect Joseon?
Everyone working here thinks like that.
That...
it's because the global politics around Joseon are becoming more dangerous by each day.
We're not sure what's going to happen with Ming Dynasty and the newly formed Later Jin.
It's uncertain if a war will break out between the two nations, similar to the Japanese Invasion Wars.
-A war?-Therefore...
I'm just following the King's command.
No matter what kind of a man he is...
he is right with his decision that...
he wants to protect this land.
Since I drank it all, I must go.
I have to check the furnace also.
Ah that. Counselor,
have you seen my bracelet?
Bracelet?
It's something special my mother gave me
but I lost it.
Really?
A Buddhist rosary?
No, I 'm not sure where she dropped it.
We were just too busy.
Really?
I thought you might know so I stopped by.
Either way, if you remember it, let me know.
- It looks like... - Oh no, no, I got it.
I know what it looks like.
You do?
I held that hand you know.
Oh, I see. Back then?
Not just then but from time to time.
What? You kept holding that hand?
Why are you surprised?
It's me, Kang In Woo. Isn't it obvious?
Be careful.
Even though she's dressed as a man,
Hwa Yi is a girl.
Oh... are you warning me?
What are you taking about?!
Anyway,
I'm leaving now.
He's suspicious.
You say it's something she was wearing...
and it's a precious thing for her?
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Your Majesty, Counselor Hong is here.
I heard you were looking for me.
-Wait outside. -Yes.
What is the matter that you told me to enter the palace without my proper uniform?
I just think
it doesn't look good on you.
Sorry?
How about it? If you feel okay, I would like you to come with me.
I would like you to accompany me to a place.
What?
You're going to apply for a military position?
Having my father's connections
is doing me some good right now.
I have a position at the Training Head Office.
It's not just your father's connections that got you there. You are very skilled at wielding a sword.
But why did you suddenly think of that?
Let's just say there's someone I want to protect.
Not one but two.
What is it?
Are you playing...
with two girls?
Nope.
They're both...
guys, I should say.
You punk.
I'm not interested. Don't like me.
But Hyungnim, by chance,
do you know well about the Buddhist rosary beads?
Since, you're full of knowledge.
A Buddhist rosary?
A friend of mine lost one.
I want to get them something similar
but those are so unique I can't get one.
What is so unique about a Buddhist rosary bead?
That one...
to my memory...
looked like this.
Between the wooden beads...
there's one stone
with an eye imprinted.
This...
Is there something wrong?
Hyungnim?
Oh, oh it's nothing.
This one...
this is called the 'eye of Bodhisattva.'
-A Buddhist eye?-Yes.
It's from Arabia
so it's hard to get one on our land.
Ah, I see.
What should I do?
But... who lost this?
I was going to see if I can get one.
Are you just coming in now? Lady?
What is this?
Also..
Lady?
What if someone hears you?
Oh my legs hurt.
I waited for a long time. Let's go.
Me? Why?
Where are we going?
Hey Young Master. Young Master!
Hey, let go of this.
And you asked me not to look at you as a girl.
A guy holding a guy's hand is more weird.
What are we going, huh?
Over there.
Pick whatever you like.
What? Since you're a girl,
it bothers me that your wrist is empty.
I wanted to get you something similar,
but I think it will take time. Wear something else instead.
No, why would you?
Oh, this one's pretty!
I'm fine. You don't have to do this.
Young Master, that's not a guy's.
Doesn't he kind of look like a girl?
I think it will look good on him.
Y-Yes...
Let's leave.
It fits. So from now on, this guy stays on this wrist.
But...
Just until I change it next time.
How much is it?
What is this place, Your Majesty?
This is my hideout. It's about time that you learn of this place.
Did you say your hideout? Then...
In politics, it's not always about being legitimate or executing in lawful ways. Don't you know?
Furthermore, I'm the master of the secretive sinister plot. Isn't that right?
Your Majesty!
They have arrived.
Your Majesty, just who are they?
As a king of this country, they are people I should not meet. Let's go.
Your Majesty.
Respond.
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Manchurian queue?
Yes, they are the secret envoys from Later Jin.
I'm here to convey the secret message from the Khan of Later Jin.
I greet the King of Joseon.
Thank you for coming this far.
I've received a secret letter from Nurhaci through the office head of Jeju.
Excuse me, who is he?
Don't mind him. He's my retainer whom I can rely on the most.
From now on, he'll be in charge of contacting you.
As you read in the letter, our Khan hopes that Joseon feels pity on us.
Feel pity on you?
That's not a proper reason. You should show us what you've got if you want something from us.
According to my intelligence, Nurhaci is preparing for a war with Ming.
It's nothing compared to invading the boarder area, but he wants to take over the mainland.
That's right. A war will break out soon.
Our Khan is prepared for the war, and he doesn't want to make Joseon an enemy.
Because he knows how powerful Joseon's firearms and the army are.
Your Majesty, farewell.
Your Majesty, are you prepared for this?
This kind of secret communication will strike a blow to you in the future.
So isn't this why I'm using methods like this?
Your Majesty.
Soon, Joseon will be caught up in the conflict between Ming and Later Jin.
We might have to go through another proxy war just like in the years of Imjin.
On my land... by letting my people bleed.
You should know, every time the political situation changed around this peninsula, they invaded us.
They've held their battles on our land.
So to block that fate, we need to improve relations with Later Jin, too.
But you have to remain cautious.
Right now, Later Jin bows down to you, but when they become the ruler of the mainland, they will start to oppress us.
Do you think I don't know that? That's why we need to simultaneously strengthen our number.
Ming just sent the envoys to push me to send reinforcements.
Later Jin pretends to ask me for a favor but actually threatens me not to help Ming.
Yes, I will win... this battle!
Even if I have to pay a huge price.
And you'll have to be responsible for this diplomatic battle.
Hyah!
Lord Hong, I thought you left the bureau.
Bring me the list of the soil collectors and the daily journal.
Pardon?
Ah, bring Hwa Yi too from the sulfur division.
Stop working, and go see the Supervisor.
- Me? -Yes. He's looking for you. It seems urgent.
Are you talking about the soil collector who went to the Gyeongwoon Palace and the sulfur technician?
Yes. I have something to confirm with them.
Confirm what?
I'll let you know as soon as I find out,
since we're not sure about it yet.
However, not the soil collector, but the sulfur technician went to the Gyeongwoon Palace? . . .
What does he want?
Yes, we're the last ones that visited Gyeongwoon Palace. But why do you want to know?
I don't know either. It's because the Firearms bureau's Head wants to see you.
Pardon? My Lord wants to see us?
Why though?
Did you guys do something wrong over there?
No. We didn't do anything wrong.
Then why did he do it? He doesn't seem fine.
He's looking for that punk, Hwa Yi as well.
Hwa Yi? And why is that?
I don't know either. He told me to bring you guys and Hwa Yi as well.
Go and ask him yourself. Come now.
-That, how can we ask him ourselves?-Hurry up if you're curious.
Why is he looking for me?
Does he possibly know about me visiting the Gyeongwoon Palace?
Lord, I brought them all.
Why just them, where is the sulfur technician?
That, I didn't see him.
What?
They say he left the sulfur division, but but I couldn't find him anywhere in the bureau.
How much is this?
It's 3 Poon.
Give me all of them for 5 Poon please.
Sure, I'll give you them for that price.
Excuse me. How much are these things?
For a lady's hand.
Yes, these are priced at five Poon and those are priced at ten Poon. Please look around and choose one.
This is pretty, isn't it? Especially, if you were going to give it to your significant other.
What are you talking about?! My girlfriend! That's not it. Never.
I-It's not? Then how about this one? If it's for your mother.
Mature madams prefer these types of bracelets.
No, I don't like this one. Give me that last one.
I shouldn't have bought it.
No, I can give this as gratitude.
Counselor Hong!
Why? Why are you like this?
Hwa Yi. You didn't see him?
Hwa Yi?
Who are you?
Anyone heard anything about Hwa Yi last night?
- No one.- Did you hear about him?
- Search the surrounding areas in details!- Yes!
Aigoo! Hurry!
-Where is he? -Where?
My Lord! My Lord.
How did it go?
No one saw Hwa Yi.
I was the last one to see him yesterday at the sulfur division.
Did he disappear into the grounds or the sky?
What kind of baffling thing is this?
Hwa Yi. Hwa Yi!!
Young Master.
What is going on?
Hwa Yi. Did you see him come here?
I should personally go to the Mo Hwa Banquet Hall and greet the delagates.Mo Hwa Banquet Hall- A place to greet the Ming Delegates
The main delegate for this current event is non other than the Ming Dynasty Emperor's son.
I feel that it would be most appropriate to show utmost respect.
Especially, they're coming to discuss about soldier deployment.
Therefore, we should try to be personable to them, at first.
Fine. Let's do that. If by doing that they leave in peace...
I can even bow my head down.
What about that punk?
Aigoo. You must be scared.
Who are you?
That is what I'm curious about. You.
Mo Hwa Banquet Hall
It was suspicious even from the beginning.
A punk we know nothing about.
At first, you end up saving His Majesty in distress by interfering at Hwagidogam.
Now, you linger around Gyeongwoon Palace, again? . . .
What?
The eye of Bodhisattva; you left it at Gyeongwoon Palace in order to control Queen Dowager. It was you?
I'm not sure what the back story is for the Queen Dowager to step in, though.
That... what do you mean?
You... right now...
Oh no.. tsk, tsk, tsk . . .
It's a bit too late for you to deny it.
That bracelet, Queen Mother has it?
No. No.
Stop him!
Then, when I went there...
Look, how can I not be curious about you?
Who are you and what is your goal?
What do you mean my goal?
You...
Are you a spy for His Majesty?
I'm asking you if Gwang Hae is behind you.
This is very humiliating. We have already waited more than fifteen minutes.
Are they not aware that His Majesty is personally here to greet them?
Oh no! That can't be. They have already been notified of the fact.
His Majesty, please just return to your quarters.
It is very rude of them!
They're the delegates from a big nation.
Then, how would they view us?
Then, should we just wait until we become statues?
It's like they're doing this on purpose. They're looking down at us!
What can we possibly do? Ming is the ruler and Joseon is the ruled.
Even more, it is Joseon who has done wrong!
Wrong doing? Look here, Lord.
-Your Majesty. -What happened to the envoys?
About that, right now they haven't come to this place.
What do you mean by that?
Where did they go?
Don't you hear me?
Queen Dowager.
To honor the Ming Emperor's command,
we're here to say our greetings to you, the head of Joseon, first.
Your Highness.
His Majesty is entering!
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I would also like to drag His Majesty down from his position. I'm with you on that!
You'd like to drag His Majesty down? You?
Joseon's King has refused to send troops to Ming Nation? How dare he?!
I will not regret and walk this path. For sure.
Surely, I will see when that Gwang Hae bastard sheds bloody tears.
What is with the 'eye of Bodhisattva', that Queen Dowager is tracing?
My Lord, what should I do about that punk?
Hwa Yi, where on earth did you go?
Queen Dowager has left to meet you.
What did you say just now? What do you mean by "she went to meet me"?