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Episode 35
Why did she want to see me?
Why?
Sire, Her Highness is entering.
Now it's my time, sire.
Isn't that right?
So I came here to tell you something.
It's your time?
Fine, it's your turn now?
Are you going to threaten me now?
Please keep in mind what I tell you, sire.
The positions of Your Majesty and Her Highness have flipped.
Now she can even shake up the throne!
Move aside! Can't you hear me? I said move aside!
Lower your voice.
You still can't figure out when to raise your voice
and when to hide your breathing?
Aren't you the one who can't distinguish what's going on here?
We have to get rid of the princess right now!
Do you want to sit back and watch her humiliate His Majesty?
If it's time to be humiliated...
then he should be.
This is what you call, 'paying the price.'
Paying the price for the stupidity of you and the King.
Sir!
From this incident
Princess gained Hong Young, Lee Won Ik, and even Choi Myung Gil.
Besides, she has the people's trust in her grasp.
How far do you think her power will reach when the day breaks?
Princess' power? That means...
So you should understand now, and stop getting on my nerves.
What the princess will do...
Thinking about that alone is enough of a headache tonight.
A private meeting?
Her Highness is meeting with the king now?
What is she trying to say?
Aunt, can't you tell how happy I am right now?
Wouldn't that be the case?
You've been cleared from such a terrible false charge.
I knew this would happen...
but now that it's been found that all of it was fabricated
I can't tell you how happy I am!
Police Chief Lee Gwal...
How could he do such a useless thing like this?
Yes, I'm sure you are.
I thought you'd blame everything on Police Chief Lee Gwal
and cover up the case.
'Blame everything'?
Not at all, Aunt!
This is... I just...
'I didn't know about it, but I feel bad.'
That must be coming next.
- Aunt. - But...
You won't be able to pass it along like that, sire.
It's also because I'm determined not to back down.
That's right, sire.
I'll catch the tail of Lee Gwal and shake up its body.
The ones behind this case...
Give me Kim Ja Jeom, Maid Jo, and all the other wrongful officials.
What did you say?
Who do you want?
Excuse me, now...
'I planned to become a good king.'
'That's what I wanted to be.'
Do you remember? Those words that you said to me?
I... wanted to get along with you.
I mean it.
Yes, that's what you said.
But you blocked my path in every possible way.
I planned to be a good king.
But you... interrupted me.
You planned to be a good king?
And if you were truthful, sire...
Do you understand?
This is not a crisis.
This is an opportunity that you will never get again.
So please, don't waste it.
Sir.
Order all of the maids to leave. Now!
Sire!
Did you say it's an opportunity?
This is... an opportunity for me?
I thought about many things.
No, I should say that I was deeply angry.
Also... you're right, sire.
I never meant to follow you, not even once, in my heart.
You've never followed me?
Are you saying that you don't acknowledge me as the king?
I thought that the weight of the throne would be too much for you to handle.
That seat is not for enjoying power.
The throne is where the king has to lose the most.
I've seen and known about it by watching from the side for a long time.
Gwanghae, again?
Comparing the dethroned one and me after all...
Are you telling me that I'm a cruel, incapable king?
No. I'm telling you not to make the same mistake again.
Please don't avoid the tough choices.
And don't walk the same path as the one you call 'the dethroned one.'
Of course, I still can't trust you.
Although you showed me a small piece of truth
it's only a heart that is unseen.
Your goals have always been elsewhere.
So, sire, please make a different choice this time
and prove your words are truthful.
Please get rid of Kim Ja Jeom and Maid Jo
who are blinding your eyes and ears.
Please show your determination to me and the remaining officials.
Sir, where have you been?
What the heck do you do?
With the ruckus that happened, you haven't been seen at all!
What about Father?
He is with Royal Secretary.
Unfortunately, Princess seized victory.
Shouldn't we find a solution somehow?
Your Highness.
Maybe I shouldn't say this as a servant for His Majesty...
but I'm glad you said what you did.
Thank you.
Head Servant.
What His Majesty needs right now is probably this painful truth.
And you did it for him, ma'am.
So where will this deep, dark night flow now, Brother?
Whoever it is, he will make a choice again now.
It will be covered up quietly.
It's nothing to worry about.
Well... Although it's always been that way...
Someone will definitely say the same words as yesterday.
My lady, as he said, you should keep a low profile...
How dare you! Shut that mouth of yours!
I will never let the princess live! I swear to Heaven!
I will tear that wench apart!
And someone else will fall deeper into the pit.
What should we do?
Shouldn't we be careful though?
What should we do, sir?
Let's watch the situation.
We didn't do this, so we don't have to take responsibility for it or step up.
That's true...
As always, the cowardly ones will avoid even making a choice.
Then let's go to the palace and meet there tomorrow.
I'll try to convince the Westerners who didn't participate in the revolt.
Jicheon, now that you're helping us, I feel like I've gained a thousand soldiers.
But there are people who haven't stopped yet.
Eun Seol. Eun Seol, are you coming back now?
Mom...
Eun Seol! Eun Seol, can you see me? Can you recognize me?
Oh my... Eun Seol! Eun Seol!
Open your eyes! Open your eyes wide!
- Open your eyes wide! - What? She woke up?
Eun Seol!
There are people who will gladly walk this narrow path together.
Is it true?
Eun Seol did?
Yes. So you don't need to worry anymore, ma'am.
Ma'am...
So I won't let go of these warm hands that I'm holding.
'Grab this opportunity'?
This is... an opportunity?
Where this deep darkness may be headed...
Even if this night becomes more severe...
Brother...
I will believe in the morning that will definitely come.
Young Master, what brings you here?
What about Father? Is he inside?
I was on my way to the palace anyway.
What brings you home?
I could see you at the armory.
It's difficult to tell you at the armory.
Really?
What can it possibly be?
Then I'll put my faith in you, Queen.
That you would help me in times like this...
I don't know how to thank you.
'Thank you' is too much of a compliment.
Although I'm bound in the internal court
how would I not know about the unstable mood in the government and the court?
Queen...
I believe this will also help His Majesty.
I do hope that it does.
Your Majesty, I brought Maid Jo.
I told them to bring her here.
Her crime should be revealed under the law.
But she should apologize to you first.
Let her in!
Have you turned to stone?
Can't you hear Her Majesty telling you to come in?
Kneel in front of Queen Dowager, Maid Jo!
Don't just stand there.
If you want to live...
you should beg for her kindness right now!
Please...
Forgive me... please, ma'am.
I can't hear you.
Please... forgive...
I said I can't hear you, Maid Jo!
Will you get flogged again in front of all the maids?
Please... forgive me...
Please forgive me, ma'am.
I was... rude.
Yes, I didn't know my place...
and I dared to commit a crime that cannot be washed away, ma'am!
Please forgive me, ma'am!
Did you see those crocodile tears?
She cried her eyes out and asked for forgiveness.
But she was crying out of her anger.
How fortunate that we were able to stop her cunning tricks.
But she would never apologize for her wrongdoing.
Every tear she has shed is a marker for her level of resentment.
Ma'am, we should move forward with the decision you made.
It will definitely help Her Highness, too.
Yes.
You should leave the palace and bring Lord Hong Young right now.
Ma'am.
Councilor Hong from the special armory is in the residence now.
What? Did you just say, 'Councilor Hong'?
Ma'am!
So they're the officials who can help us.
We should convince Lord Chungeum Kim Sang Heon first.
Politics is about power first.
He will be able to gather the majority opinion.
But would it work if you met him?
You don't get along with him, do you?
Right, I am a famous coward...
but Lord Chungeum has a big heart.
So I plan to emphasize you and Her Highness to him.
- Did something happen to you? - Pardon?
You look like you're lost.
Since earlier.
No, it's just...
I'm a bit surprised.
For you to come to the palace and look for me.
Forgive me, ma'am. I was rude for coming without sending a message first.
No, I didn't mean it that way.
So, what is it that you want to tell me in private?
If you came to me, it must be...
Isn't it about Princess?
Yes, ma'am. I came to get permission from you regarding her.
My permission?
Please allow me to protect Her Highness at her side, ma'am.
I know this is against the custom.
And also that I am not qualified to ask.
Councilor Hong!
Despite that, I don't think I should leave her in this unstable palace.
So, ma'am... Would you give me a chance, although I'm not good enough?
You're asking for my permission to marry her?
For you to marry my Princess?
Ma'am, forgive me.
I also understand this is out of line...
No. No, Councilor Hong.
You don't know why I'm smiling right now, do you?
Pardon?
Ma'am, forgive me, but what do you mean by it?
I'm the one who wants to make this wedding happen more than anyone else.
I was going to ask your father for the marriage between you and Princess.
Ma'am!
[Kim Sang Heon]
Sir.
An uncomfortable man made a visit during a family ceremony.
Forgive me, Lord Chungeum.
It's true that you are an uncomfortable visitor.
I didn't want to face you.
I also thought that it wouldn't be helpful for me to step in.
I just thought that I shouldn't become a roadblock.
That's why I asked you to see me.
I know you're not happy with me.
I bend this way and that way in every occasion.
How would you deal with me, when you're as straight as bamboo?
But you want me to help you?
If you find me unpleasant, it would be right for me to step down.
The Clear Westerners, under your lead
will become the biggest support for Prime Minister and Her Highness.
You should return to the government now.
If I am the problem in your decision...
Sir, you can push me out.
Don't push away the big purpose of protecting this country and the court.
Did you say Chungeum Kim Sang Heon?
Yes. If Jicheon can convince him...
The Clear Westerners of the Western Faction will pull together.
If it happens, your words will also have more weight in the government.
If he would trust me and follow me
he will be a big support to block off His Majesty's own decisions
and Royal Secretary's cruelty.
Ma'am!
Ma'am, Queen Majesty is here.
What?
Queen Majesty.
Ma'am.
Goodness, did I interrupt your conversation?
No, not at all.
Of course not, ma'am.
Then may I borrow her for a short while, sir?
I need to talk to her in private about a very important subject.
What about His Majesty?
Royal Secretary, he didn't want anyone today...
I have an urgent matter to report to you.
What do you think you are doing?
I made it clear that I'd take a break from state affairs today...
Forgive me, but I don't believe it's time for that.
What? Are you trying to teach me now?
Princess' move is suspicious.
It's not time to sit back and watch.
Ma'am... Forgive me, but what does it mean?
What could it mean, Princess?
Did you plan on not getting married at all?
From what I heard...
his family has also asked for permission to marry today.
And to find him to be
the eldest son of Lord Hong Young, a respectable family in the city!
I can't hide how happy I am, Princess.
Wedding? Councilor Hong and I?
Look! Look, look!
Look! Come here!
Finally, it happened!
The thing that we were waiting for!
What? What is it?
What is it now?
How is it that something new happens every time we wake up?
Don't be shocked.
- Her Highness... - Her Highness?
What happened to her now?
- Yes, she will... - She will...
She will get married!
With whom?
With Councilor Hong!
Our Councilor Hong and Her Highness will get married!
Councilor Hong!
What a happy occasion!
My my my...
My goodness, Eun Seol! Eun Seol, wake up soon!
- Really? Really? - Tell us the details on what happened!
This is not a lie, is it?
- This is for real? - That's what I said!
When? When?
So that's what happened.
Is that why you were so nervous since this morning?
I didn't know what to say, so I couldn't mention it.
I didn't know how it would turn out.
Anyway, congratulations.
I'm embarrassed that it looks like I make political calculations every time.
But this marriage will add a lot of support for Her Highness.
If it could be helpful, even a little bit, how nice would it be?
- Joo Won. - Father.
Prime Minister, Lord Jicheon, you were here too.
The new groom has arrived!
You look so much better just overnight!
Pardon?
What a prankster you are! Don't make fun of him too much.
His face is turning all red.
He really is!
Turning so bright, then so red...
- What's your trick? - Jicheon!
The rumor must be true!
That the princess' husband has been selected!
Yes, I guess she's really getting married.
Marriage is an extension of politics
so it means that she'll grow her power, after all.
That Hong Joo Won or whatever...
For him to gain such a beauty like the princess...
To be honest, if she calmed down, I would have taken a run at it myself.
- What? - Even in this situation...
How can you joke about such a thing?
When we don't know how this will shake up the government and the royal court?
A joke? I'm Kim Gyung Jing!
For our side in politics
I was going to hang a leg on each side to be safe.
You know? 'Kill two birds with one stone.'
- What? Kill what? - Birds!
What a waste! If I had met her a little sooner
it would've been successful long ago!
Marriage?
Princess' marriage?
She means to draw the battle line by partnering with Hong Young's family.
She'll put her flag down and say, 'Now, what will you do?'
It's a declaration, in a way.
Other moves are suspicious, too.
There is a rumor that Kim Sang Heon, the leader of the Clear Westerners
will ally with Prime Minister's side soon.
It's not something we didn't expect, Father.
I'll find out the details.
If it's going to happen anyway
we need to prepare for how we'll respond.
Do you think you can do it?
It's an odd question. There is no reason that I can't.
Sir.
You don't need to make that face.
I mean, I hope you'd pretend to ignore it at least.
Sire, you heard it, right?
That humiliation I experienced at the queen's residence!
Even the Queen Majesty is on their side now.
Princess will get married, grab the Clear Westerners in her hands
and has even bewitched Queen Majesty now!
Sire, if you let Princess spread her wings
then she will bring up what happened to everyone.
We blocked it by blaming Lee Gwal for now.
But she'll try to dig up who's behind it, Your Majesty, in the end.
'Who is behind it'?
How was I behind it?
Pardon?
To be clear, you instigated it.
And Royal Secretary took care of it.
All I did was trust both of you.
Sire...
I'm tired.
You should leave now.
Did you just tell me to leave?
To me?
Of course... something must've happened that night.
Otherwise, he wouldn't act this way when he's usually like a fish on a hook.
Sir, what did the princess, that wench, say to him with that cunning tongue?
She probably told him to push us out.
Otherwise, would he be on guard against us in such an obvious way?
What? Are you saying that the king could abandon us?
He knows how to survive by instinct.
Yes, the basic instinct becomes stronger in danger.
Head Servant, what do you think?
Pardon? What are you referring to, sire?
Do you not know what I'm asking?
About what the Princess said that night.
Getting rid of Kim Ja Jeom and Yeo Jung...
Would it be the right thing to do?
To not become an enemy of the Princess, who is expanding her power more and more.
To make her be on my side.
Sire!
If I do that...
could I become a king who leaves his name behind?
Would I become a king who is praised by my people
and is remembered in the future? Could I become such a king?
Ma'am.
Is that why you were pacing outside?
Because you were afraid to run into Councilor Hong?
I haven't seen him since what happened...
And?
I came here to see Jicheon.
But if I ran into him by any chance, he might think that I came to see him.
What? Why are you smiling?
Now that I'm looking at you, I realize that you're also a woman, ma'am.
Why? Are you disappointed that the man hasn't come to see you first?
No! I didn't mean it that way.
I haven't heard anything from Councilor Hong...
Please take this, ma'am.
What more words would you need between the two of you?
What is this?
It's a silk braid.
It is believed in Japan that giving this to a bride-to-be before her wedding
will imbue the marriage with happiness.
In fact, I brought it when I came from Japan.
I thought you'd already be married.
Ja Gyung!
But you still hadn't gotten married, at your age.
I thought, 'What do I do? Should I throw it away?'
But I get to use it after all.
What are you doing?
Aren't you going to drink?
You could almost pierce my face!
Just in case... you're concerned about me, I wanted to see you.
There is no need or reason to do that, so don't worry.
In Woo!
Has it already been over ten years ago?
When you and I met her for the first time.
Who are you guys?
What about you?
Your Highness!
It's Lady Choi!
She's looking for me!
But fate is pretty nasty.
Yes, even at that instant
the young princess looked at you from the beginning.
And I knew.
When I saw her again, everything had already been determined.
Your Highness!
Please... marry me.
Please...
So that I can protect my younger brother.
Even then, I couldn't let go of her because of my lingering feelings.
And because of it, I left scars on you and Her Highness.
So don't look at me with those eyes, Joo Won.
You don't need to feel bad when you look at me.
And...
I wish you happiness, ma'am.
I hope that it won't be tough for you anymore.
If you can smile brightly like that...
I'd be able to let go of everything.
Ma'am!
What brings you all the way to the special armory?
By any chance, did you come to see me?
Pardon?
No, not at all!
I came to meet with Jicheon.
Pardon?
Think about it. I have no particular reason to come see you first.
Unless it's about work.
Is that so?
Yes, that's true.
There is no important matter, so you wouldn't have come here to see me.
Pardon?
Then, are you on your way back to the palace?
- Then I'll escort you back... - Forget it.
I can go by myself.
- But it's dangerous in the dark... - Yes!
It's really dark, but I'll go by myself!
If you insist, I have no choice.
- Still, why don't we go together, ma'am? - I said I'm fine!
And is that the only thing you have to tell me?
'There is no important matter, so you wouldn't have come to see me.'
Why is there no important matter?
In fact, in this situation, you should find me first...
But you, as a man...
Yes, I know.
That is what I should do.
It took some time to find the same one.
That's why I wasn't able to visit you right away.
I'll make sure... that this bracelet on your wrist never leaves it again.
Never again... at any moment.
Sir.
So will you let me stay by your side?
Could I dare to protect you at your side all my life?
Who is this? Who is this?
How do I look?
I should look fine as a member of the groom's party, right?
As I expected, clothes make the person.
Of course! Do you know how much this cost?
This is a silk robe that I paid a year's worth of salary for!
You'll even carry the wooden goose (wedding gift)!
I should do a good job.
Then Councilor Hong will carry it for me when I get married, right?
Just get married! Then all of us will bring a live goose for you!
I will, so don't worry!
Even if the sky splits in two, I will!
Then you wouldn't be able to!
Eun Seol...
Eun Seol, will you be all right?
I'm fine.
Where are you going?
Don't even start! She's so stubborn.
She keeps saying that she can't miss the wedding!
- What? - No! You should rest more.
What are you saying? You are all dressed up...
but you were planning to leave without me?
Huh? I have a duty, that's why.
Anyway, forget it.
If I don't go there, who could?
We're just worried that you'd get sick again.
No, I'll take care of Eun Seol, so let's go together.
Eun Seol is old enough to get married and have children now.
So she should have a good experience like this!
What's this nonsense now?
Hey? Why would I already have a child?
Look! Hey!
Everyone, help me please!
I have no energy...
Hurry, hurry! Now!
- Proceed with this for urgent matters. - Yes, sir.
- For new items... - Sir!
- Manager. - Sir!
What are you doing here, sir?
See? I was right!
This is what he's doing on his wedding day!
Let's go! You shouldn't be doing this!
I have work to do...
The special armory can stay open without you for one day.
Please go home now!
- Take him home! Take him home! - Then just one more document...
- Mother. - Yes, Princess.
Finally, it's an important day.
Please... be happy.
As much time as you were in hardships, my dear...
you can be happy now.
Yes. I won't forget those words.
Ma'am, you shouldn't hold onto her for too long.
Please let her go so that she can be dressed.
She'll become the most beautiful bride in the world today.
You're right. She should.
I kept her here selfishly.
Mother...
So, all the officials emptied out of the palace and went to the wedding?
There was no way to officially stop them.
No, why would you stop them? Let them go.
- Pardon? - They go with the tide anyway.
When victory is ours, they will come back.
Right, we shouldn't be shaken up over something like this.
By the way, sir...
- I'm sorry, but did you hear? - About what?
People at the royal secretariat are murmuring
that His Majesty will make personnel changes soon.
- What? - So you didn't know.
Sir, the mood in the main hall is suspicious.
I believe His Majesty...
'I planned to be a good king.' 'That's what I wanted to be.'
Do you remember?
Those words that you said to me.
And if you really meant it, sire...
Do you understand?
This is not a crisis. This is an opportunity that will never come again.
So please, don't miss this opportunity.
- When is it? - Pardon?
Princess' wedding. What time is it held?
Will you really go there?
Why wouldn't I go? I need to see her power with my own eyes.
I'll be back.
Sir!
What is it?
You should take a look.
It's an urgent message from an administrator in Pyongan Province.
Pyongan Province?
What did you do all night?
It's not that I did anything. Just looking at the mountain every day...
I'm so sick of it.
You'll be punished if you keep it up. Go wash your face.
I'll be right back, so if an officer comes by...
- What's with that? - What? Why?
- I mean that torch! - What torch...
One, two, three... four?
What's that? Hey!
That's...
Makeup is redundant.
Even without it, you look so beautiful.
Stop that. Are you making fun of me?
Of course we wouldn't.
Hurry up and finish it. At this rate, she'll run late.
Yes, ma'am.
Should I bring the mirror closer to you?
Ma'am!
No! Why would this...
My goodness, isn't the groom too relaxed?
I thought you weren't coming, so I was about to go get you.
Of course I was. I still had a bit of time left...
Out of the way! Out of the way!
Move aside!
Sir... isn't that a messenger?
What could it be?
The red flag...
Red...
If it's red...
Ma'am, forgive me!
Because of my mistake...
Don't worry. Why make a fuss over a broken mirror?
But, ma'am...
this is... ominous.
Are you not feeling well?
You were happy when I said I'd go to the Princess' wedding.
So why are you stopping me now?
Sire.
Is Her Highness inside?
Everyone should leave. It will be tough to have a wedding today.
Pardon?
Jicheon! What's going on?
What is it that all of a sudden...
Ma'am!
A war? What's this?
Did you say that a revolt started?
Yes. It's Lee Gwal, sire.
Lee Gwal...
Lee Gwal who was kicked out to Pyongan Province
raised an army and is now headed to the city!
Jicheon, please tell me! I asked what this is about!
It's a military coup.
Lee Gwal's army is sweeping towards the city now.
Did you say a military coup?
Jicheon, did you...
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[Hwajung]
Is it really true? His Majesty was planning to come to the wedding today?
My guess was right.
The king was going to push us out and stand with the princess.
Make sure to hold on to his heart, since he must be very confused right now.
Make him realize which hand he should be holding now.
What am I supposed to do now?
You should abandon the city and move to a safe place right now!
The king is the only one who can make the decision in the end.
Please make your decision now.
We can't fight off Lee Gwal's army right now.
For the first time in history, the army of the coup seized Hanyang.
It's the palace! Finally, this Lee Gwal gained the capital city!
The Princess is to blame for Lee Gwal's coup in a way.
She could've been in secret contact with Lee Gwal.
So I hope you find a way to survive.
Please.