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Episode 29
Councilor Hong...
Your Majesty!
Ma'am...
Ma'am?
Please wake up, ma'am.
It's time to go catch the king now.
Who are you?
Why me?
Sire!
Of course you were alive!
You... You were!
Please forgive me... for being really late, sire.
For not being able to protect Your Majesty and Her Highness...
The princess' marriage didn't work out after all?
His Majesty arrested Kang Joo Seon.
Do you understand? He let go of the last rope he had!
And the girl Jo Yeo Jung that you wanted me to check disappeared.
Look... what does the girl really know?
Lady Kim! Lady Kim!
It's all my fault!
Please... take my life right now.
I brought the girl into the palace!
I was afraid, so I wanted to know your thoughts...
so I committed such a horrible crime!
Gae Shi...
The girl... knows about what happened at the war!
That girl knows about Your Majesty's order
to Kang Hong Rip to 'act based on the situation'!
It's not your fault.
She must be someone's spy.
Yes, it's probably Prince Neungyang!
He knows this scary secret that could shake up Your Majesty's throne!
Please! It's not your fault, Gae Shi.
Sire, sire...
Stop...
That's enough.
You've already had enough pain because of me.
Haven't you already lost too much?
Even yourself.
It's just that...
I may not be able to find a way to protect you after all...
That's what I'm afraid of.
Your crime was caused because of me.
You...
After all...
Sire... Sire...
Gae Shi...
But... you would know, Mother.
Everything I did was for myself, not for His Majesty.
Even while doing so...
I wanted to remain next to His Majesty
and become someone who was needed.
Anyone... would do the same.
Gae Shi...
But... my greed hurt His Majesty after all.
My greed, disguised as helping His Majesty...
Now that you're back, I am unable to show you a better situation.
I'm sitting in this unstable situation...
I even lost Princess, who was looking forward to seeing you.
It is all my fault.
It's because I wasn't able to complete my duty.
Your words... hurt me more.
Sire...
That's how you are. You mean what you say.
Just like how Haneum was a long time ago.
But don't blame yourself for something that's not your fault.
Do you understand, Councilor Hong?
Regardless of what situation you face...
you shouldn't do that.
Sire, what do you mean by 'regardless of the situation'?
What do you mean by that, sire?
Take a careful look. This is it.
This is the evidence that the king planned to surrender
and hand over this country to the barbarians.
How could this possibly happen?
Not just anyone, the king himself!
This behavior can never be accepted.
Even then, the king used Lord Kang Joo Seon for this to the end.
He even framed him for treason!
So, what is your decision now?
Even in front of this clear fault of the king
will you only worry about your safety and hide?
Or... will you rectify and establish Joseon with me?
Sire, please answer me!
What are you thinking?
I mean that there won't be any way to stop the rebellion.
'Act based on the situation.'
I handed them their justification.
And I'm sure they'll try to use Princess for this.
Sire!
How did it go? What about the officials?
They wouldn't miss a sure opportunity like this.
There is no better justification to remove the king.
Everyone signed the compact right there.
Of course... no one misses a good bait.
Now the big event...
That's the only thing remaining.
Please be careful. You shouldn't get excited.
It's not just Gwanghae.
The only way to avoid trouble is to cut off the bud.
Of course.
Once we use up the princess...
Starting with that girl, I'll get rid of everyone before I start.
Of course! I will be the new owner.
What are you trying to do?
By any chance...
are you trying to use me for Prince Neungyang's rebellion?
If you talk too much, it'll hurt you more.
You'll leave anyway...
so you should leave without pain.
No!
Sire!
But I won't step down easily, Councilor Hong.
I'm not the type to give up easily.
I was the king who accomplished goals regardless of means.
As you well know.
- Sire. - I will do the same this time.
I will get Princess back and protect the people and this country.
Because I am the king. I am the king of Joseon.
I will also do my best, sire.
I will also follow you to protect you and get back Her Highness!
Councilor Hong is back!
What? Soo Deok, what did you just say? Who is back? Councilor Hong?
That's what I said!
What? What? What?
- Mother... - Goodness! What are you saying?
Where? Come quickly! Come, come!
Commissioner! Sir!
Joo Won...
Father!
Sire!
Let's go. I'm going to meet with the eldest son of Kang Joo Seon.
Yes, sire.
You must've heard about everything...
Her Highness and His Majesty made a difficult decision for you.
If she is in the hands of someone now...
that is the reason.
Because she stepped up.
I know.
So I'll make sure to find her, Father.
I'll find her and stay with her as I promised
and I'll protect His Majesty with her.
Yes, let me join you in your work.
'Act based on the situation.'
I know it was for the sake of Joseon.
Everyone here at the weaponry bureau is aware of it.
Father...
So the weaponry bureau and I
will step up to protect His Majesty with our lives.
Just as His Majesty tried to protect Joseon.
Sire.
Your words just now...
What do you mean by that?
If you took after your father, you must be smart.
Didn't you understand?
But...
- But to Your Majesty... - That's not important.
Whether you will accept my offer or not...
That's more than enough.
What about the princess' belongings?
I had a tough time.
That girl kept resisting, even in that situation.
When the day breaks
the final match we've been waiting for will start, Yeo Jung.
- Don't miss any item when you pack. - Yes, sir.
Gwanghae and the few of his followers
will wriggle around to protect the princess and their king.
Move quickly!
Here you go!
Hurry up!
But would that work?
All the cards are already in my hands.
Gwanghae, Princess, and his followers
will be cut off like branches after all.
We'll have Neungyang stand in place
and plant new branches of our choosing in the empty spots.
What are you doing?
I'm asking for your answer!
Even when you know what this is really about
you'd go through with this?
Am I able to trust your words?
If you don't believe me... do you have any other options?
If you ask me about my true intentions even then...
Yes, I am more truthful than at any other moment.
So make your decision.
There is nothing about this that's disadvantageous to you.
More than anything, this can save the princess.
Will you... give it a shot?
And? None of the Western faction reported to the palace?
That's right!
They must be protesting over Kang Joo Seon's arrest!
Would it be just a protest?
What do you mean?
A troubling rumor is already going around in the palace and in the city.
Also, Princess disappeared all of a sudden...
All of these are signs of a rebellion.
Have you lost your mind?
Are you babbling nonsense?
Rebellion? How dare you!
No! Not me, but people...
They deserve to be beaten to death!
Why would His Majesty stay back without arresting those people?
That's the rumor!
Why? How come?
I'm sure there is a reason.
The rumor that Neungyang will raise rebellion is already spread.
But His Majesty is not responding at all.
Has he been caught with a fault?
Is it related to the one you asked me to check out?
And? What would you do if it is?
What?
His Majesty's caught with his fault
and can't act hastily because of it. If that's the case...
would you abandon His Majesty?
Lady Kim!
Abandoning His Majesty...
Then what would you be able to do?
Run away?
I guess you could run away to spare yourself.
Shut up, Lady Kim!
Is this why you asked me to protect His Majesty?
To drag me into a deadly situation?
You should get through this with dignity.
You knew that you'd face this someday.
What? How dare you!
Make your decision, Lord Lee.
The choice is yours.
The choice will prove what kind of man you are.
Yes, Lord Lee.
What kind of a man will you be?
Ma'am!
What did you say? Who do you have?
Her Highness, ma'am.
I came to discuss the matter, briefly.
He's waiting inside.
It's been a long time.
It's not a threat, ma'am.
I'm asking for agreement, understanding, and cooperation.
As soon as Prince Neungyang takes over the throne tonight
please give your approval right away.
You should do so to make it look good in the eyes of the people.
Do you think I'll agree to this horrendous request?
Ma'am, Her Highness will be back safely once you do so.
And of course, you can return to the palace as well.
- How dare you! - And also...
It would be good to listen carefully on the reason I'm asking for cooperation.
To put it carefully...
It doesn't necessarily require your approval.
We could make you disappear, just like the princess.
We can blame everything on the king.
What?
But I don't want to make that happen...
so I'm asking for agreement and understanding.
So that we can all be happy.
I heard from His Majesty.
That you agreed to look for Her Highness.
I can't trust you...
but I'm sure your feelings towards her must be truthful.
Lee Ja Gyung is outside, and will help you.
I hope for your success.
Even just to earn forgiveness from her.
Well... would it?
Would I be able to be forgiven by you and Her Highness even then?
No, probably not.
You and me... and Her Highness and me...
We'll be standing farther away.
What do you mean by that?
Even when you know what this is really about
would you go through with it?
Yes. I'm more truthful than any other moment now.
Kang In Woo! What are you saying?
You'll find out soon.
And if this is a way to save her...
I'll do it even if we stand at a point of no return.
Just like your king.
You'd better not think anything foolish.
'Stand at a point of no return'?
What is that? What?
Proceed with this right away.
But sire, if you change the leader of the guard bureau right now...
Can't you hear me?
I told you to proceed with this right now.
Please be safe, Princess.
Do you understand? I will make sure to find you.
No matter what happens, I will protect you and my people.
Please get up, ma'am.
It's time to go catch the king now.
Please wait.
After we catch Gwanghae...
your pain will disappear, too.
No! I have to get myself together.
I have to go to His Majesty.
You are...
You mean, you escaped?
My father planted people everywhere in the palace.
Same goes for the state tribunal.
Sir, please let me add my support to this.
I have to take my revenge on the king, and protect my family.
Finally?
It was not long ago that you threw me out.
But if you listened to the rest of my story
you'd change your mind.
What?
I can provide critical help to this big event.
Wait, the eldest son of Kang Joo Seon?
That's right.
To heighten the security of the city
the king switched the head of the city guard's bureau to Lee Heung Rip.
He said he'd convince him.
If that happens, we can enter the palace even with a small number of soldiers.
Only if the head of the city guard's bureau...
would just open Donam Gate, the palace gate.
Later today, we'll move weapons and gunpowder from the bureau to the palace.
We'll protect His Majesty and the palace.
Yes, sir! We're prepared for everything!
Now now, let's move quickly!
Yes, sir!
Father!
Are you saying that His Majesty is using In Woo to look for Princess?
He switched the head of the city guard's bureau to Lee Heung Rip
one of Kang Joo Seon's man
and had him approach Prince Neungyang with the condition of convincing Lee.
In order to avoid suspicion.
But isn't it too risky?
What if something goes wrong?
The weaponry bureau should step in and prepare for possible cases.
With the soldiers and gunpowder from the bureau
we should be helpful to His Majesty.
Let's hurry!
All the weapons and gunpowder here should enter the palace.
Yes, sir!
But will this be enough?
We have nowhere near enough soldiers to use the weapons.
Then we should hold the weapons and fight.
Of course we should.
This is the kind of thing you bet your life on!
Really?
That's true...
His Majesty is the one who created this weaponry bureau.
He also saved our lives!
Of course! My mother and I are here too.
We'll hold a stick and join you.
What?
What are you saying? Have you lost your mind?
Lost my mind? Isn't this normal?
Mom, did you forget Her Highness' words?
She said we shouldn't hide in the back just because we're women.
She said that a good world won't come if we just keep waiting for it.
Hey, stop!
A woman shouldn't step up in situations like this.
Do you know what this is about?
Isn't the princess also a woman?
She did it too! That's why she's at risk right now, right?
I just don't know... Yes, my Eun Seol is right.
We'll add our help!
Why are you doing this?
Why am I doing this?
What did she say? Well...
'When rotten officials and injustice are everywhere.'
If someone runs away, and another hides, who will protect this country?
Isn't that right?
Come here. Hurry up and load this.
We are ready.
What about private soldiers from other officials?
They will gather at Hongjewon by eight o'clock.
It's in four hours then.
As soon as that sun drops...
the throne will become mine!
What do you plan to do, Father? The sun will set soon.
Will you really participate in the revolt?
I will. I should.
The tide has turned...
Still, there is a saying, 'one in a million'!
Father, you should decide clearly...
so that I can follow you.
- What about our soldiers? - They've completed their preparation.
[Lee Shi Baek]
[Lee Shi Bang] Let's go.
Our family has to take the credit for this accomplishment!
Yes, Father.
Sir, it's almost time.
Yes, I know.
Then why do you look like you're hesitating?
It's almost done, so why?
It's strange.
Something feels odd.
Pardon?
Everything is going as planned...
It feels as if I'm being played by someone's trick.
Someone else's trick?
Do you mean the king, by any chance?
But sir, isn't your worry going too far?
We have all of the Western faction
and even the head of the city guards, who'd open the gate for us.
The king has no power to stop this rebellion.
Yes, that's right.
The king has no power to protect himself now.
And if he wanted to, he wouldn't respond this way.
So why can't I shake the feeling that the king is plotting something?
Why?
Sire.
You came.
The library...
Do you remember?
That's where I saw you for the first time.
Your name is Gae Shi, right?
The world got it wrong.
To call someone as precious as you by such a humble name...
I wouldn't forget.
It's the moment that decided my destiny.
Do you not regret it?
I wasn't able to find a way to protect you after all.
Princess, by any chance...
Pardon? What about Princess?
Don't you see?
Did he take out Kang In Woo to find the princess?
No way...
Move. Hurry up and move the princess somewhere else.
I got it.
Is that it, King?
Is that all?
Here. This is where Her Highness should be.
- Hurry up, everyone! - Yes, sir!
Ma'am, please be safe.
I'm coming! I'll find you!
Move her to the next location.
Let go! Let go of me right now!
Look here, Princess.
Should I kill you right here?
Why don't you try it?
You must still need me to keep me alive.
Are you able to do it?
You don't even know your situation now.
My lady!
- What's going on? - We're in big trouble!
- They're soldiers! Soldiers are... - What?
Attack! This is where Her Highness is!
What should we do?
My lady?
Leave the girl and retreat! Right now!
Find her! Right now!
No! Please...
Please...
Ma'am...
- Sir. - Ma'am!
Ma'am...
You were alive, sir.
You were alive.
I'm sorry for being so late.
I came too late...
No, that's not true.
You came for me.
Like this, as you promised.
Ma'am...
Is that true? Councilor Hong found Jungmyung?
Yes. Following the royal command
the message arrived that he'd take her to Royal Physician Ahn.
Yes, it's done.
I washed off one of my most grave sins.
Sire!
Now, you should move.
You haven't forgotten my last command, have you?
Yes, sire.
I will execute the command with my life.
Please go inside now.
Get ready with acupuncture and herb medicine.
- Now. - Yes.
- Please. - By the way...
What about His Majesty?
Does he know that a group of rebels is on the move?
Yes, ma'am. I will go to the palace and protect His Majesty.
The weaponry bureau will be on the move as well.
I'll come with you.
If that's the case, I will too.
What are you doing?
Kang In Woo.
I'm sorry, but you won't be going to the palace.
Nor you, until the revolt is over.
Young Master.
What are you doing right now?
Did you plan to do this from the beginning?
Were you going to fool us like this...
Yes, I planned to do this from the beginning.
But it wasn't me.
The king.
Your king.
It was her brother's plan.
What?
What do you mean by that?
His Majesty's plan? What is?
Please tell me!
What is His Majesty trying to do now?
By any chance... the words His Majesty said...
Sir... do you know something?
But I won't back down easily, Councilor Hong.
I was the king who accomplished goals regardless of means.
As you well know.
Hurry up! Let's move swiftly.
Yes, sir!
Let's go! Go!
Stop, Commissioner.
His Majesty's royal command
is that no one from the weaponry bureau can take a step outside.
What do you mean by that?
The bureau can't step in?
It'll be the same this time. We'll find the princess
and protect the people and this country.
Because I am the king. I am the king of Joseon.
No way. Then was it...
Yes, this is the king's wish.
Losing the throne is a reality that can't be stopped.
He means to protect you, Her Highness, and the people of the bureau to the end.
And until the revolt is over
I am here with the responsibility to stop you.
Once everything is over...
I will find my place.
No! Your Majesty...
Your Majesty!
What are you doing? Stop her.
Step aside!
I am leaving, so step aside!
I cannot let His Majesty carry everything alone.
Ma'am.
Please, Young Master. Please let me go.
Please! Please!
You asked me if I regretted...
remaining by your side, sire.
And you also said...
that you felt bad how I abandoned myself to stand beside you.
But, sire...
I was so happy that I couldn't have asked for more.
I was able to abandon myself and choose Your Majesty...
I was able to empty myself out and hold Your Majesty instead.
Sire...
my life was full and shiny, even just for that.
Gae Shi...
But, sire...
Do you feel all right?
After losing such a bright dream...
and full of anticipation for tomorrow...
Sire!
Are you really...
Really?
Why can't I see Kim Ryoo yet?
He definitely said he went across the bridge.
Sir, we should postpone the revolt.
Postpone?
Can't you see?
I drew my sword! I am ready to cut off Gwanghae's head!
Sir! They are coming right now.
Lord Kim Ryoo is coming with his private soldiers.
Forgive me. Things happened on the way here.
Let's go now.
I'll lead, so follow me everyone!
Of course. This is enough for me.
Just like you, I can empty myself and choose them.
Yes, even if I disappear
they will realize my dream, my big goal.
Please don't do this.
Make way so that we can protect His Majesty!
- Please! - Sir!
- Sir, we beg you! - We beg you, sir!
Listen.
Don't forget His Majesty's last royal command
to not let go of even one of them.
Sir!
Stop these people with your lives!
- Don't let anyone get hurt! - Yes, sir!
Ma'am! Let go of me!
Sire! Sire!
Open the door! Please!
Open this door!
Sire...
Brother...
Brother!
What more can I endure?
What more could I do?
Yes... this is my answer.
Lady Kim...
I'm going to live.
I'm a human being when I'm alive.
I have to live first...
Sir!
Come, Prince Neungyang.
I'll gladly give you the throne.
Open the palace gate! Now!
The gate is open!
Head of the city guards opened the palace gate!
Let's go! I'll get rid of Gwanghae and establish a new country!
Sir, the king is not here.
Find Gwanghae!
I will make sure to cut off his head myself.
- Move now! - Hurry up and find him!
Let's go!
Gwanghae...
But... But, Neungyang...
Princess.
Sire.
Don't forget.
My people will remain right here.
What did you say?
His Majesty?
And they will fight against injustice, and win in the end.
Sire...
This is the last thing I have to do, Princess.
Delivering this message to you.
Beat them, Jungmyung.
You must. Do you understand?
You must stay with them.
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[Hwajung]
Find the dethroned king! Make sure to catch him alive!
I saw with my own eyes that he was going in there.
You didn't reach it in the end.
I should wait until the end, shouldn't I?
You have to catch everyone. Don't miss even one!
Everything's already over, Princess.
No, Mother!
You shouldn't approve of Prince Neungyang!
The bureau will be gone forever.
Of course, it'll be your turn after that.