Episode 16
So look...
how curious do you think I would be?
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Who are you; what is your purpose?
What do you mean by purpose?
You. Are you the king's person?
I'm asking whether Gwang Hae is behind you.
To comply with the command of the Ming's Emperor,
I'm here to say my greetings to the dowager queen as the eldest first.
Your Highness.
His Majesty is entering!
Your Majesty, I meet you here.
It's been a while, Your Majesty.
Isn't that so?
But what shall we do?
As you can see, I was greeted by China's ambassador before you.
Where have you gone, Hwa Yi?
Get out of the way! Get out of the way!
What does that mean?
Whether the king is behind me?
His Majesty. I know a bit about him.
A snake-like person whose true intentions are hard to divulge. Just like me.
So I had this thought. The incident at Hwagidogam could have been planned by His Majesty.
He might have caused the incident, then turned the tide to his advantage by patching it up.
That's right. Because he's someone who can fool everyone.
This person...could it be...
However, right in the middle of that incident was you.
This time, you were targeting Gyeongwoon Palace again.
So, do you think I can leave you alone?
So, if you want to live, talk.
What does Gwang Hae want you to do?
What is the identity of the 'eye of Bodhisattva' that the Queen is looking for?
Your target is the king.
Isn't it so? It sounds that way to my ears. As a traitorous mind.
Don't you understand the situation?
The one who needs to give answers is not me but YOU!
No. The one who isn't able to understand the situation is YOU!
Fine. Whoever you are, if I'm right,
you totally got it wrong.
Because I'm not the king's person.
I'm a person who has the same purpose as you.
What?
Do you understand? The king,
I also want the same: to bring him down from the throne!
Assemble a royal council meeting right now. Immediately!
Yes, Your Majesty.
- Let's quickly go. - Yes, my Lord.
You want to bring the king down from the throne.
You?
Then, what about it?
If we're going to share the same purpose, untying me now...
Shut up! How dare you ridicule me!
How can I trust you?
The eye of Bodhisattva. That rosary that I left at Gyeongwoon Palace.
Didn't you say you wanted to know what that was?
That is precious to Her Majesty, the Queen Dowager.
Therefore, I relayed it to Her Majesty.
What do you mean it's important to her? How? Why?
Huh, why are you being this way?
How can I trust you and talk?
Isn't it mutual that we can't trust each other?
So, if you want me to talk, you also have to take a risk,
if our target is Gwang Hae, isn't it so?
What shall we do with him, Sir?
I don't know. What should I do with him?
Aiyoo, I don't know whether this food is going down my throat or nostrils.
Where did this punk, Hwa Yi, run off to?
Why did the Ming envoys all go over there instead? What if something bad happens again?
-Your cheeks will explode first. - What?
Even if the delegates came quietly, they would find fault about Hwagidogam. So, how can you eat?
I've just barely had one spoonful...
You've already had two bowls of rice.
You don't even know how to grasp the situation. So undignified. Aigoo. Geez.
Hey! What kind of hair don't I have?!
You always make fun of my hair!
Aigoo, you dirty, ignorant, undignified person!
Undignified person! And not that "meori"! ("maori" means either head or hair)
Aigoo! You're at it again! I'm so busy. Who's going to clean up all this?
Soo Deok, eat another bowl.
I know, we're so busy.
Hey, Soo Deok, clean this up.
- Hey, what are you carrying?- You're so ignorant.
Why am I getting more rice?
It's because I don't have time to tie up loose ends.
So, I'm leaving it up to you to tie up the loose ends after you eat more rice. Okay?
-What?- Eun Seol! I'm busy! What are you doing? Come quickly!
I'm coming, Mother.
What's that about?
Why are those two like that?
What do you mean why? It's because the strange officer rolled in at such an unstable time.
Your Excellency.
You guys are the maids from the Hwagidogam?
So, did you bring what I asked for?
Yes, Your Excellency. Eun Seol, show it to him.
I brought the ashes from the sulfur furnace.
It is very fine, just as I have heard.Get inside and sprinkle the ashes.
What? Ah, Yes. Give it to me.
-Go over there and sow the seeds.-Yes.
Hwagidogam's leftover ashes will be an excellent fertilizer source for the vegetables.
I will take care of it to the best of my ability, but since it's something that will go on the table of His Majesty,
you guys also need to take responsibility and care for it.
Huh? You're actually planning to start farming here?
The palace is in chaos. Are you sure you don't need to go?
- So that's why I'm more focused on here. - Huh?
The king will soon go out to fight, so I need to give him strength.
Courtiers... all they do is gather around and talk about useless things.
They don't even have an ounce of loyalty!
-Hurry and start sowing.-Yes.
Sow the seeds in rows! Put loyalty and love into each one!
That is the reason why he is referred as the "Japchae (Korean Vermicelli) Official."
That's why the high officials don't include him.
Your Highness, please be healthy.
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Please pay extra attention, so it will not affect Hwagidogam.
Yes.
Firearms Division Head.
Supposedly, you're a Counselor, yet why show up after all this time?
I'm sorry. But, what has happened at the palace?
His Majesty is entering.
Your Majesty.
Transcriptionist, go away for a bit.(EVERYTHING the king did or said was recorded for posterity.)
Your Majesty.
Transcriptionist, do you not hear me?(Two or three transcribers followed the king for all his waking hours.)
I'm sorry, but that's not possible.(The recordings, Sillok, 1893 volumes from 1413 to 1865 survive until today.)
When his duty is to record everything that is being said here.
Why would you ask him to leave?
Then, should you, officials and I leave?
The reason why I'm asking the transcriptionist to leave
is so we can all have a heartfelt talk.
The truth, without us giving each other the third degree.
Do you all get it now?! At least, just for today.
Your discontent toward me, and your personal agendas or factions,
put everything away, and talk about this country,
talk about Joseon. That is what I'm saying.
But, I think it might have been a bit excessive.
Why are you like this? It was you who proposed that I use the Queen.
That I need to do at least this much for the King of Joseon to know his place.
Yes. You are right, Your Highness.
The King was a son of a concubine, and he even cast the Queen Dowager away.
He should be grateful to the Emperor of Ming for letting him keep his position.
It's all because the Emperor is considerate.
Nevertheless, he refused to send Joseon's troops to Ming.
How dare he disobey the order of the Emperor!
The Ming's delegation acted that way in order to push us for the reinforcements they've requested.
He humiliated me, Joseon's king and told me to follow those orders quietly.
So, I will ask
if you'd like for Ming to govern Joseon.
We treat Ming as a superior.
Does that mean, Ming can treat this country as a subject country, to you?
If that's not the case, then tell me.
Even if it's just for today, put your animosity towards me away.
This disrespectful action done on this land,
should I let it go?
We're in an awkward situation.
It is true that Ming's delegation was rude.
In any case, His Majesty is the king of this country.
Their behavior was against the morals and justification.
Now we can't agree to send the troops nor disagree to it.
We are in a dilemma.
That's right.
How did this happen?
I don't know if the Westerners will be on the side of His Majesty.
But the atmosphere of the meeting was solemn.
They always talk about justifications and reasons.They will distinguish between right and wrong.
Will they?
Even if the Westerners stand on His Majesty's side, it'll be difficult to block the deployment.
Pardon?Why is that?
I've supported His Majesty all along, but I can't do that for this matter.
In the end, he won't be able to endure.
Joseon still being a weak nation, that's another fact.
Another fact? Yes...those are good words.
Everyone must face their true reality.
Look here!
Minster.
So, did you manage to find out what Heo Gyeon has been doing?
Since he is sly like a fox, it was hard trying to follow him.
What?
Maybe he noticed, but he kept escaping here and there.
A pox on you! I paid you that much money only to hear this?
But Minister! I did manage to find out something else.
What is it?
Heo Gyeon is meticulous, but his men are not as careful as he. I saw them kidnapping someone.
Kidnap? Kidnap who?
Then, I'll ask a favor to you both. I have to go to the palace, so please look for Hwa Yi a bit more.
Yes, sir.
He's back in Hanyang recently, so he might have been lost. Report to the police or Hanyang city, too.
I'll go. Where exactly did he go all day?
Sir, you should get going.
I understand. Then, I'll leave it to you.
I'll go to the police station, so you can go to the city hall.
I hope he didn't meet gangsters or something.
He looks very weak, you know.
Don't say anything that calls for bad luck.
Ah, this guy. Just come...I'm going to completely rip out all of his hair!
Let's go...let's just go.
-Yes, yes.-You talk so much, seriously...
Hwagidogam
What? Who did you meet?
That sulfur technician, Hwa Yi. You were in trouble because of him.
Why would you meet him?
What do you mean why? I needed him; I don't meet with people that I have no use for.
But Minister, he said something very interesting.
That he is on the same side as us.
What?
What brings you here at this time? Shouldn't you be at the gisaeng house?
There are times when I act like a human too.
Acting like a human? Is that why you disturbed your father's work in the past?
I also heard what you did while hanging around that lowly worker in the Hwagidogam.
You pushed your own father into a corner.
As expected, what conjugal harmony!You know everything, just like my father.
My father should be very confident, even if I go astray.
What?
Then, I'll just go and give my greetings to father.
I need to do that, even if I can't do anything else.
Don't go to meet him. He's with a guest right now...
and, I'm warning you in no uncertain terms.
If you disturb the big thing that your father is doing one more time,
then I won't leave you alone.
Understand?
What do you expect? That's her.
But what to do?
Maybe because lowly blood flows in my veins, I'd like to do the things which someone tells me not to.
So you really let him go? How could you trust him?
I need him, if he can control the Queen Dowager. Moreover, he'll be very handy.
Very handy? What are you planning to do by controlling the Queen Dowager?
I have it all planned out, Minister.
There aren't many days until Gwang Hae falls, so hurry and find another puppet.
Since we are already on one boat, if you want...
I could be the puppet for you.
Hyungnim!
In Woo...
What brings you to our house?
Why...from the main building?
Ah...
that...the thing is...
Hey punk, I told you to connect me with your Father.
Since there was no news, I had to come here myself.
Huh?
I hope he finds favor in me, so say nice things about me, okay?
Look here, Gyo San.
What brings you here at this time of the day?
I think I made a huge mistake by showing at this time.
Mother was surprised too.
Sh-She was?
Then, I beg you to treat me well, Milord.
I came abruptly without any contact, please forgive me.
Ah, it's nothing. I will think about that matter as well.
Yes.
See you later.Let's have a drink later.
Yes, I will contact you.
You seem to know Gyo San.
I know all the rogues in Hanyang.
Stop communicating with them from now on.Don't cheapen the reputation of your father.
Yes, Father.
Your Highness, you should lie down.
No, I'm fine.
You had a big shock today. You need to take some rest.
I saw Gwang Hae's face, so how could I be fine?
He's fine and living well.
Living so shamelessly, even after taking my children away from me.
Your Highness.
But how long will that position last?
I will certainly see Gwang Hae shed tears of blood.
Yes, Your Highness. So you need to endure until that day.
Lady Jung, is there still no news from the two ministers?
What happened to the favor I asked from them?
I'm sorry.
I've checked with the soil collectors, but I haven't met with the sulfur technician.
How come? Is there a problem?
Actually, he disappeared yesterday so we're looking for him.
Disappeared? So suddenly?
Yes, I've reported it to the police bureau and Hanyang City. They're looking for him.
But Minister, why are you looking for him?
If you don't trust me, you don't have to say anything.
I am simply worried since you said it was a request from the Queen Dowager.
Minister...
That is...because of the deceased Princess.
Huh? Minister...
did you just say Princess?
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That's right. I don't have any other method.
Even if like this, I have to see Queen Mother.
You keep your promises well.
I was wondering what would happen if you didn't come.
Okay, shall we see?
I want to see if it's a hand I can grasp or if it's a hand that misses.
What I want is only one thing.
To send this letter to the Queen and to meet her.
You seem so confident.
If you give this, you think that the Queen will immediately meet you?
This is...
Yes, the Queen will meet me.
'The eye of Bodhisattva' belonged to none other than the deceased princess.
You... how did you...
My sister was a palace maid that served the princess.
On the day the Princess passed away, my sister was burnt to death with her.
What?
That day, I followed my sister and helped serve the princess.
And I saw everything,
how they died.
That is the grudge I have against the king.
It's also the reason I have to meet the Queen Dowager.
Are you saying you will reveal the truth of that day?
What happened that day.
I've endured my entire life because of that one reason.
Do you know how it is to lose your family, or the ones who are like family?
Although people like you won't know.
Yes, that's something that can't be forgotten.
The scar from losing your family, or the ones who are like family.
Anyway, it's good.
So if I let you meet with the Queen Dowager, what can you give to me?
Whatever you want.
Anything?
I'm at the Hwagidogam. I built up credibility with the last incident,
so I think I'm quite useful.
What is this?
Hwa Yi, that woman...why is she with Gyo San?
You've come?
Your Majesty.
You could have said you're here. Why
Did I look that miserable to you?
So, have you looked into it?
The delegation at Mohwagwan is planning to leave tomorrow.
They've said they won't visit the palace unless Your Majesty visits them first.
So in the end, they are asking me to come and submit.
They're telling me to surrender...
and agree to the deployment.
This map...
On the day we rebuilt Changdeok Palace
the first thing I did here was
to hang this map in my office.
Do you know why this is different from other maps?
Joseon is in the center like China.
Although small, it doesn't look like Ming's vassal country.
Yes, that was my dream.
No, my bigger true dream...
was Joseon will be more powerful and be the center of this world.
And for that
I will not give up until the end.
Even though I've lost many things I should have protected...
I will go on this road without regrets.
Even in the future. I must.
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Are you really leaving?
I'm sorry.
Please tell the Counselor that I'm sorry I have to leave without even saying goodbye.
Goodness. Still, you should at least leave when it's bright outside.
Hwa Yi!
Sir...
What happened? Where exactly were you?!
- The thing is... - How could a person do this?!
Do you know how worried I was?! Is it really that hard to say one word on where you're going?
How can you be so irresponsible?!
You too! I asked you to let me know when he came back, but why didn't you send me a message? I...
Sir, th-that's...he said he was leaving, so...
What?
What are you talking about, Hwa Yi?
Then, are you completely leaving the capitol?
Even the Hwagidogam?
Yes.
I'm sorry it turned out like this.
But, there won't be a problem with the blast furnace process.
The head of the sulfur division learned it already.
I also wrote what's needed in this letter.
However...
I am a bit shocked
that you made this decision so suddenly.
It wasn't suddenly.
Truthfully, it's been hard all this time.
It was hard?
Yes, a whole lot.
Maybe it's because I'm a female, like you said.
It was a place where a person like me shouldn't have been from the beginning.
Hwa Yi, that's...
So I think it's right to leave.
If I stay here,
I'm certain only harm will come to others.
Both to you and to the people there.
What does that mean?
"If you're here, then harm will come."
Hwa Yi!
That's because you and I are different.
In the end, we can't serve the same king.
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Hwa Yi!
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Prepare without missing anything.
Yes Ma'am.
Look here, Lady Kim!
What brings you to the palace at this time?
That is...I came because I think I need to talk to you.
I received something strange.
Madam!
What is it? Why are you screaming?
Madam...there!
Your Highness!
Quickly...
Lady Jung, we have to find a way to get out.
Your Highness, that's not possible.
It's that person.
The person who left the eye of Bodhisattva here is asking to meet me saying they have something to tell me about the princess.
Your Highness, please calm down. First, we should calmly...
No. No, I can't do that.
I have to go! I have to meet this person!
When you hear the bell for starting of 3 AM, it's near the Jeongdong forest.
You can't miss the time.
I beg of you. The Queen Dowager is indebted to this person who's in a critical state. Let her pay her a visit.
That's not possible. Do you want me to get in trouble?
I heard that you have lots of family members. There is no way we'll get caught.
Ah, seriously, this makes it complicated.
Hey there, please.
Here!
Who else knows this?
I haven't told anyone yet. If this is true, I can accomplish a goal, of course I kept my mouth shut.
I was wondering whether I should tell you as well.
So,
you're showing this now because you wanted to accomplish a goal by yourself?
No...no...no...I wasn't sure...
and the contents are also absurd.
That...that woman!
So rude!
Why are you so late? I thought my neck was going to fall off while waiting for you to come.
I'm sorry. I had to bring someone from the palace on my way.
Palace?
He's a person Lord Gyo San Heo Gyeon sent.
He said to let this person in.
Hurry!
Ah, that's refreshing.
What about your partner? Has he still not come?
No, he came.
Then why are you here? Aren't you changing shifts?
He asked me to wait a little.
He brought someone from the palace or something.
What? Palace? Who is it?
How would I know?
People like us just do whatever they tell us to do.
No, where exactly did he go?
Huh? Who did he come here to find?
What do you mean we can't see Her Highness?
- Uh...that is... - Look here,
I'm asking a favor. It just needs a little while. Just tell the Queen that someone came to talk about the Princess.
- That's all you need to convey. - Huh?
Your Highness, didn't you say it will be around 3 AM?
Yes, that's what was written.
- Then why-- Queen Dowager!
What do you mean? Things regarding the princess?
Please, just tell her. There isn't time to be doing this.
That's not it...
but, why are you here?
What?
Are you the one who sent this letter?
The Queen Dowager went out to meet you.
What did you just say?
Went out to meet me?
No...
I didn't send this!
Your Highness.
Minister.
What are the ministers doing here?
What do you mean, Your Highness?
You're the one who asked us to meet here.
What?
We all gathered here after receiving your letter.
You said you had something urgent to tell us about the king.
Your Highness!
It's a trap.
- Go back! Hurry! If you stay here... - Find them!
There are traitors here!
Your Highness!!
Let's go now.
No way...
Heo Gyeon, that person...
Royal Mother!
Mohwagwan - The reception center for envoys from Ming.
Welcome, Your Majesty.
Is that true?
Are you sure the Queen Dowager is involved in the treason?
The police arrested all concerned, and they were transferred to the Royal Judiciary Office.
It's the same as if I caught them myself.
My goodness, how on earth did you know about it?
You're amazing, Moonchang Boowongoon.
I have sources!
The Queen Dowager has been involved in treason? Is that really true?
Minister!
So,
my answer is still the same.
It's hard for us to send our troops to Ming.
It's hard?
We don't have enough soldiers to protect our own boarder areas.
I've informed Ming several times.
Yes,
several times, we ordered Joseon for deployment, but you kept saying the same thing. That's why I've come.
Your Majesty,
I did not come here to ask a favor.
I came to deliver the Emperor's orders.
The Emperor?
Order? Aren't your words a bit excessive?
We have the relationship of ruler and ruled.
It seems you are forgetting it easily. That is the relationship between Joseon and Ming.
Therefore, you must send 3,500 archers, 5,000 riflemen, and all the guns we need!
If you don't wish the Emperor to hate Joseon more than the barbarians of Later Jin.
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Your Majesty.
Let's go. It's not as if I expected the first talk to go through.
In the end, this is just a trial of strength. Between Ming, Later Jin,
and Joseon.
Your Majesty, you must come back to the palace!We have a problem!
Treason has been discovered!
What?!
Your Highness.
Gyo San...it was that guy's trap...
What? Trap the Queen Dowager?
Yes.
I was able to finish things quite comfortably thanks to that Hwa Yi.
The Queen Dowager got lured in easily.
Are you in your right mind? You said you would catch Gwang Hae, but what is this?!
Calm down, my lord.A person like you really doesn't know?
You should be able to realize what all this is by now.
What?
Stand back!
This is the sword that cuts Gwang Hae.
Now, Gwang Hae will make the Queen Dowager pay for her treacherous action and depose her.
For this made-up treachery.
So what you're saying is...you plan to throw all this onto Gwang Hae?
Yes.
The sword that was pointed at the Queen Dowager was plotted by Gwang Hae, what would happen if the world knew?
It has to be done like this.
Gwang Hae is sitting on the throne by plotting treachery in the year of the water ox (1613)
by shedding the blood of the innocent.
So this time, he will step down from the throne in the same way.
Hyungnim, I meet you here again.
In Woo...you-
Tell me, you bastard. What is it that you're trying to do?
In Woo, there seems to be a misunderstanding...
Listen well.
I have my father's blood so I like knives over talk.
What have you done? What have you done with Hwa Yi?
Are you sure?They decided to send troops to Ming?
Then what about us? We have to go out to war too.
Hey hey, that's not the only problem.
The palace has been completely flipped upside down overnight because of treason.
What? Treason?!
Head of the sulfur division!
- Hey punk! Hwa Yi. - Hey you, where have you been that you're only showing up now?
Elders, where is the counselor?
I need to meet him right now!
Hey you rascal! If you had an unexcused absence, then you should take the punishment first and...
Please! There isn't time to be doing this.
This punk, you're scary.
You'll really stab me like this.
I won't listen anymore to your nonsense.
Why did Hwa Yi meet you? What exactly did you two do?
Okay, fine. I'll tell you.
In any case, you won't report your own Father for treachery.
Am I wrong? You know what kind of a person your Father is, but you 've kept quiet for all these years.
You!
Hwa Yi?
Yes, I planned a party with him. It turns out, he...
wanted to catch Gwang Hae.
What?
Truthfully, this is because of you.
I found out that he was related to the Queen Dowager, thanks to you.
What does that mean?
Hwa Yi, that person...why? How?
If you're curious, go and ask him yourself
instead of holding down a busy person.
That bracelet...
they say it belonged to the dead Princess Jeong Myeong.
I don't know exactly what it's about, but that's what he had.
That's why the Queen...
Say it again.
- What did you just say? - Hey, let go of this now...
What Hwa Yi had is the princess'? What does that mean?!
Father, did you hear the news about Geongwoon palace?
Yes. I'm planning to head out.
This is a trap. Go first and stay at the bureau, I'll let you know what is going on.
They say it belonged to the dead princess.
I heard it was something important her mother gave her.
- The princess hasn't been found. - What?
So she might be alive.
Her Highness is somewhere.
No way...
I have to meet the counselor no matter what. This problem...
Hwa Yi!
Young Master!
I'm glad I met you here.
Sir! By any chance, have you seen Counsel...
Hwa Yi...
Is that really your name?
- Huh? - Answer!
I'm asking you...
if that is your real name.
Sir? Why are you...
Jeong Myeong...
Princess?
No way... are you really the Princess?
Hwa Yi!
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