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[Episode 16] So...
Why are you telling me this?
What does it change if she is my mother?
Do you still not understand?
Baek Dae Gil...
You are not Baek Man Geum's son.
What do you mean?
The king.
Your father is not Baek Man Geum.
It is the king.
It is the king of this nation.
The king is my father?
My father...
What has happened to you?
What has become of you?
Have you forgotten?
Our ties to each other ended that night.
They have not ended.
Is it up to you when to start and end things?
I have finally found my path.
Killing people?
Is that your path?
People will no longer suffer injustice.
People will no longer be in danger and be stomped on.
My work is to give all the evil people in this world their judgment.
What...
What has made you this way?
Who has made you this way?
The person who made me this way...
was you, Your Highness.
What did you say?
Are you crazy?
My father is the king?
It is the truth.
You are Yeongsoo, who was kicked out of the palace for being born premature.
That is your real name.
Then what about my father, Baek Man Geum?
Do not test my patience.
Prince Yeongsoo was born October 6 in the Year of the Rooster and died.
It was officially recorded.
There is no reason to suspect this fact.
If I had not met you that night
I would not have found out that my teacher killed my father.
If I had not met you that night
I would have died and would not be here.
I would not have wavered in my beliefs.
In what world...
does that make any sense?
How can you stand in front of a murderer, Your Highness...
and look at me with that expression?
Next time we meet...
I will arrest you for your crimes.
Next time we meet...
do not hesitate and arrest me.
By then, my former teacher...
will be dead and no longer here.
Oh my! Seol Im.
Seol Im, you're back.
What happened to you? You're not hurt, right?
Grandpa, you were very worried, weren't you?
Of course.
Dae Gil was taken to prison too.
Grandpa, Dae Gil caught Cutter and proved his innocence.
Is that right? What a relief.
Yes.
Oh, what a relief. What a relief to hear.
But, you don't look very good.
I may be a gambler.
However, I'm also one of the best with my physiognomy skills.
Who told you that you were kind to others but had no friends?
Your skills are very good.
But your physiognomy shows stubbornness.
What?
It's not stubbornness and a lack of real connections with others.
Could it be Baek Ho Dae Sal?
That shaman played a mean trick on you.
She drove a stake into your young heart.
That cursed wench.
What?
There are horoscopes such as those.
But you cannot know through physiognomy.
Now that you mention it, you have a very good face too.
Really?
Yes, you do.
It's not as good as our Dae Gil, but your face is not bad at all.
Dae Gil? What does his say?
Well, his is the face of a king. A king, I say.
What?
Well, the thing about that is...
Where is that kid anyway?
You were born from the same womb.
You and Yeoning are brothers.
Brother.
Lift your heads.
That person is my real father?
You have proved your innocence.
Yet, you have not returned by the promised time.
And the culprit that had to be captured alive has died.
Both of you will have to pay for it.
What do you say to that?
Will you accept a punishment or do what I command?
- Give us your command, Your Majesty. - Give us your command, Your Majesty.
You say Yi In Jwa met with the rebel Jeong?
Then what do you think will happen?
What do you think you two ought to do about it?
I want the two of you to go and catch Yi In Jwa.
Father.
Before, you knew that Yi In Jwa sent an assassin after you.
Yet, you did not go after him.
It was not the right time.
He had already lost once he sent that young girl, Dam Seo.
It is different this time.
Cutter is dead now.
Yi In Jwa is the one who knows who the rebel Jeong is.
He is building up too much strength right now.
Do not gnash your sharp teeth so hastily at an animal that only has horns.
That is the way of the world.
But, what would happen if those horns continued to grow?
What should a tiger do to stay vigilant and not get attacked by those horns?
He must catch, bite, rip, and tear.
Then pull out those horns.
Right now...
the time for that has come.
How much do you know?
Everything. I heard everything.
By everything, you mean...
I'm your older brother. I was told I'm your older brother.
But, I cannot call you my older brother.
This is the palace.
I am the prince.
Are you all right?
Have you cleared your name now?
Is she really...
M... Mother...
I am sorry.
I should have looked for you sooner.
I am sorry.
Please forgive me.
Forgive this terrible mother of yours.
I'm still... very confused by all of this.
I will come to visit you again.
Why will you not answer her?
Mother is asking for your forgiveness.
You should not force things you do not understand.
A mother I thought was dead is alive.
And a brother that knew about it kept it from me.
That was...
I wasn't prepared to accept it yet.
I feel the same way.
You feel that way over accepting one brother.
I have a younger brother and a mother. How do you think I feel?
I need time, a lot of it.
Where are you going?
Personal matters are personal matters.
A royal command is still a royal command.
A Jeong will destroy the Yi Dynasty?
I can't allow that to happen.
Not as long as I, Yi In Jwa, am around.
[Jeonggamrok]
My lord, I've been following the king's two eunuchs.
They just entered the palace with Kim Chae Gun.
The eunuchs brought in Kim Chae Gun?
The king quietly brought in Kim Chae Gun, you say?
The king did that...
Yi In Jwa.
It isn't good for either of us to meet in this way.
If the two of us meet, the king will draw his sword.
If he knows that I've met with the rebel Jeong
the king will make a move.
Has the king already drawn his sword?
What about the shaman? Is there still no word from her?
Go faster.
King...
The king has drawn his sword.
I will make my move.
Moo Myung, look into the movements of the police.
Head to Wolhyanggak and follow the movements of the officials there.
Yes, my lord.
Mistress Hong, do you know where Baek Dae Gil lives?
It wouldn't be hard to find out.
Keep an eye on his house for any suspicious activity.
Yes, I will.
Are you saying that the tiger is back?
Then, I should definitely--
I have someone else I need you to go meet.
Oh goodness...
Oh, here comes Dae Gil!
I heard everything got resolved. How?
You saved my life again. Thank you.
Gosh, I'm hungry.
You're hungry? I'll get food for you right away.
Oh my.
Why aren't you two eating? Why are you just watching me?
We already ate a lot.
How much did you two eat?
In a relationship between men and women, burping comes before the farting.
Isn't that right?
Next time, you should just fart away too.
Grandpa!
I know you're happy to see me.
But are you going to throw a spoon at me before I even take my seat?
Rice should be served at the table, don't you think?
Master!
Master?
Every time you accomplish something, we add a new spoon at the table.
So, this is the teacher who finally got you to grow up?
Yes. He fed me, gave me a home, saved my life, and...
- I cooked for you. - Cooked for...
No, you didn't.
Eat slowly, would you?
People would think it's your first time eating rice.
It is my first time since you left.
It was just such a pain to do.
I would have to make rice and side dishes.
Then what did you eat to survive?
Well, I ate fish and rabbits... that kind of thing.
Master, you should live here with us if you have nowhere else to go.
Yes, I'll cook for you every day too.
No.
I have a house with a wife and children, so don't you worry.
By the way...
Wow! You work very fast, don't you?
He found a girl as soon as he left the mountain.
It's not like that.
Our Dae Gil always had great looks.
Even girls who were far away could feel his charms.
I told you it's not like that.
What do you mean it's not? It completely is.
Why are you hitting me?
Because you deserved to get hit, kid.
Hey, this is really good.
- Is it good? - Yeah, it's good.
If Kim Chae Gun has returned, he will go to Baek Dae Gil.
Look for anything that seems even slightly suspicious.
Doesn't look like they're up to anything.
Get familiar with Kim Jeong Yeol's face and home.
You must never get caught.
What is it?
I must be in the wrong place.
Goodbye, then.
[Jo Il Soo]
Wait.
Where is the shaman? Has she not returned?
She left long ago.
Is she not back yet?
My lord, there were no movements of interest.
Nothing at all?
Yes.
What about you?
They were eating, laughing, and talking. They were having a good time.
Isn't that an azalea flower? How pretty.
It is also called Cheokchokhwa flower.
When the ruler of the Qing Dynasty lost his nation
to the rebellion of his subjects
there is legend that he turned into a cuckoo bird.
So, this flower is a symbol of the bloody tears of a king.
Are you planning on making the king shed bloody tears?
The alcohol made from these mountain flowers is truly the best quality.
I will invite you sometime.
Hwang Jin Ki, have you been following Kim Jeong Yeol?
Goodness, that man doesn't even look physically well.
Must I kill someone like that?
That is the very rebel Jeong who is to destroy the Yi Dynasty.
If by any chance, he happens to betray me...
I want you to slit his throat.
However, if Jeong Hee Ryang and I join hands tonight...
starting as early as tomorrow...
Joseon will be turned upside down.
Follow the scent of the flowers at the hour for drinking.
It was a pleasant walk here.
What are you doing over there?
Ah, I must have come to the wrong place.
No.
You're in the right place.
Yi In Jwa.
You're finished now.
I want the two of you to go and catch Yi In Jwa.
Your Majesty, may I say something?
What is it?
I believe I may have met the rebel Jeong.
I believe they met and set up a secret time and place to meet.
Go on.
They are very shrewd people.
If we catch Yi In Jwa off guard
we can catch both Yi In Jwa and the rebel.
And this must only be known by you, Yeoning, myself, and the eunuchs.
No one else can know.
The traitor Jeong has managed to make a quick getaway.
Yi In Jwa, it's over for you.
We could not arrest the rebel Jeong.
But we have arrested Yi In Jwa and all of his people.
So, how does he look?
I mean the look in Yi In Jwa's eyes.
Does he look relaxed?
Seeing you in there like that, I feel a little bad for you.
I do not need pity from you.
All right, be well in there.
Ah, the criminal proceedings will start once the sun is up.
Do you have anything to say before then?
Your Highness, what exactly are the crimes you are convicting us of?
That is something that will keep me up all night.
There are so many crimes to list.
This place suits you well.
I will see you tomorrow.
I was dead before and I came back alive.
I might as well sleep.
My lord, what will happen now?
Do not worry.
Even if the skies fall, there is always way out.
Do not let your guard down.
Hwang Jin Ki can break out of here whenever he pleases.
That will not happen.
Yi In Jwa has not given up yet.
If he were to break out now, he would lose everything.
He won't leave this place unless he walks out an innocent man.
I wouldn't mind having a drink on a day like today.
But, I have so much to do tomorrow morning.
See you again.
You hated Yi In Jwa so much and now you've put him in prison.
Do you feel better now?
I think you were right, Master.
If getting revenge on him were my life's goal...
I would feel so lonely.
My heart would feel so empty.
Master, you knew from the very beginning, didn't you?
What do you mean?
About me and who I am.
You take after him.
You're a lot like someone I know.
Is that important?
If there is one thing I realized as I taught you...
even if it were not me...
I know you would have ended up here.
That's all that matters, so don't think about it.
Nothing would change anyway.
Dad, I'm doing what's right, aren't I?
Hong Mae! Yi In Jwa has been arrested!
Your Highness, Yi In Hwa was arrested and he is in prison.
What do you mean Yi In Jwa was arrested?
What was his crime?
It was treason.
[Yi Yi Myung]
The king, himself, is making the move.
[Kim Chang Jib]
Former royal guard, Hwang Jin Ki.
You escaped from the Euigeumbu and attempted murder.
You did not perform your duties as a government official.
Moo Myung, an official in the Danghwakwan.
Intimidation, blackmail, and issuing threats.
Shaman Hwang.
Real name, Jeong Young Sun.
Bribery and treason.
And...
Yi In Jwa.
Your Highness, reading a list of crimes does not make them true.
What would the citizens of this country do if that were so?
You have committed many crimes, so I have prepared specially for you.
First, murder and murder-by-hire.
Second, bribery in exchange for favors.
Third, the crime of violating public morals
and causing corruption in society.
Fourth, showing disdain for the Crown Prince.
Fifth...
Plotting treason with a known traitor.
What do you say to that?
You have no subject and only titles.
Will you give me a chance to explain those crimes?
If you have explanations, then try it.
First, the murder and murder-by-hire.
The head merchant, Six Ghost, Gol Sa, and Cutter...
Are there any witnesses to say I killed any of them or to say I hired anyone?
Second, the bribery for favors.
When it comes to bribery, if it was paid, then someone received it.
So if the bribery was paid, where are the people who received?
Third, you say I violated public morals and caused corruption in society.
Those who gamble, smoke, and drink...
The gambling rooms and alcohol would disappear if they were gone.
Take a look around outside.
You will be able to convict many of that crime besides me.
Fourth, disdain for the Crown Prince.
You say I scorned him?
The Crown Prince has been my Baduk student since he was young.
How is it a crime to listen to him and give him advice?
And what about the rebel Jeong?
How can you explain that?
I was going to find the rebel involved in the rebellion from 20 years ago.
I was planning to turn him in to the king.
Then you came to arrest me.
I lost that precious chance.
What did you say?
You...
What kind of useless nonsense is this?
It's been a long time, Baduk teacher.
I feel embarrassed by my appearance, Your Majesty.
Who is it? The rebel Jeong.
Jeong Nam Sok, Jeong Joong Tae, Jeong Hyung Soh.
Jeong Seok Ho, Jeong Kwon Soo, Jeong Sun Kyu...
Jeong Hye Soo, Jeong Young Chul.
It would take us all night to go through all the Jeongs in the eight cities.
Would you still like to do that, Your Majesty?
In two days at noon, behead him.
Your Majesty, what about the trial?
Trial?
He committed treason. What use is any of that?
You are finished.
What do you mean a plot of treason?
Listen to what you're saying.
Yi In Jwa intended to join hands with the traitor Jeong.
That, alone, makes him a criminal!
Yet, you say it is not treason!
What is it?
Have you been conspiring with Yi In Jwa all this time?
It is not a plot of treason.
What did you just say?
[Kim Il Kyung] Your Majesty.
What happened last night is not a plot of treason.
How can there be treason without even drawing a sword?
Did he draw his sword?
This...
Can you say that after looking at this drawing?
It is not that I do not know what that drawing means.
But, it is only a drawing.
Even if there is meaning behind it, we do not know who drew it.
What are you--
What are you all doing?
What is the importance in whether it is treason or not?
I have ordered it.
I have!
You should be searching for the rebel Jeong.
Yet, look at the way you are talking in here.
In two days at noon, the criminals...
will be punished by death.
All of you better get moving now
if you want to avoid the aftermath.
Do you understand?
- Yes. - Yes, Your Majesty.
- Yeonryung. - Yes, Father.
Yeonryung, rub my shoulders.
Yes.
- Father. - Yes?
Who is this Baek Dae Gil and what does he do?
How do you know about him?
Everyone is talking about him.
Is that so?
I heard that he was a gambler.
But, they also say that he's a pupil of Kim Chae Gun.
Yesterday, he arrested Yi In Jwa.
He is not important, so you needn't be concerned with him.
Yes, Father.
I heard the news last night.
This is your portion.
This is the Sangju Busan gambling room.
This is Jeolla Gwangju.
This is Chungcheong-do.
I'll tell you when I need the money. You manage the rest, Yeon Hwa.
Okay, let's do that.
I'm sorry.
I accused you of killing my father.
I got angry with you.
It's all in the past. Forget about it.
Thank you.
I will repay you for this.
What is your reason?
What are you referring to?
Your reason for offering your hand to Yi In Jwa.
I merely spoke up because I did not want the truth to be distorted.
It was not that you grabbed on to the hand that Yi In Jwa offered you?
If you are too greedy, it will bring you trouble.
You say that, Your Highness.
Yet, why can't you rid yourself of your own greed?
Should I be speak honestly?
The Crown Prince has no successor.
He is not healthy either.
So, why do you think I chose the Crown Prince over you?
I refuse to see the son of a lowly water maid sit on the throne.
I cannot bear to see this palace dirtied by lowly people like that.
Are you finished speaking?
I am not wrong, am I?
I'll be going, then.
In two days, is that right?
Your Highness, even I'm feeling perfectly fine here.
So why do you look deathly ill?
It's a relief that I will be able to see it before my life ends.
The sight of your head falling off...
Your life doesn't seem like it will last longer than mine, Your Highness.
Do you have time to waste here with the short life you have left?
What do you mean waste?
Now that I've seen you trapped in prison, I feel like I'm getting healed.
I am going to survive and get out of here.
You can watch over it all from the afterlife.
Your two sons are aiming their swords at each other's hearts.
I will make sure that it happens.
Yi In Jwa.
You truly are no better than an animal.
My sons are not animals. They have the blood of humans.
Know this.
I will watch your throat being cut with a smile on my face.
We shall see, Your Highness.
You, there.
What is it?
Get me some paper and ink.
I could lose my own life if I'm not careful.
I'll give you 1,000 nyang.
It is crazy right now so don't accept any customers for the time being.
All right?
Yes.
Hong Mae.
What is it?
I was told I'd get paid 1,000 nyang if I delivered this letter.
What brings you to us?
You have no relationship with Yi In Jwa.
I am in the Soron faction, as well.
Do you think my goals are any different than yours?
It is only that we are wielding different swords.
However...
"Yi Yi Jae Eui."
"Fight a barbarian with a barbarian from another nation."
Were you not all considering cutting your ties to Yi In Jwa, as well?
He can be very overbearing.
It has been on our minds.
That is why I called you all here today.
If I make it out of here alive, I will give you everything that I have.
I will give you the sword that I have in my hand.
Is it a sharper sword than you?
The leader of the rebellion in 1697.
Leader Jeong.
There is no longer any hope for Yi In Jwa.
What now?
A rusted sword needs to be thrown out, so we should get a new one.
This is from Lord Yi In Jwa.
I have to deliver some very unfortunate news.
The gold isn't going to cut it.
Even if I gave them the purest of gold, it would not work.
I gave them enough to live comfortably for their whole lives.
Yeon Hwa.
- Is that you, Yeon Hwa? - You've been through a lot.
Have you been well?
They are all turning away from me and giving me the cold shoulder.
And... I didn't want to have to say this.
I have to live too.
I have to reclaim it...
My gambling room.
Has Hong Mae turned her back on us too?
It really is amazing.
When you are in prison
the cards you should keep and those you should throw out...
They become abundantly clear.
Hey, where are you off to?
I want to ask Yi In Jwa something before he dies.
Ask him what?
About why he killed Dad.
What are you doing here, Yeon Hwa?
You'll see me at this house often from now on.
Don't cause trouble and just see his face.
You are all too much.
How come no one in this house works except for me?
You could give me some food or something.
In this house, you have to scrounge around and eat your own food.
You say no one else works?
Why, you young, little thing...
I'm going into the palace starting tomorrow.
The palace?
I should work like you said.
That's a relief. That's one more worker.
You've come.
How do you feel?
So, you still haven't had a change of heart?
I'm the one who put you in here. Why would you ask that again?
Sukbin threw you away.
Your younger brother was born a prince and lived a privileged life.
Don't you find it unfair?
Look here, Yi In Jwa.
I will tell you a hundred and thousand times.
I will never be on your side.
Have you come to say goodbye, then?
I thought I would want to curse at you.
But, I've grown up now too.
Didn't you think I'd have one hidden card?
I don't know what you're up to--
He's alive.
Your father.
Baek Man Geum is alive.
What is it?
Are you feeling desperate now that you're about to lose your head?
Go on and see for yourself.
Confirm it yourself with your own two eyes and see if his body is there.
You will need to hurry.
I will be dead after just one more day.
Then you will never be able to find your father, Baek Man Geum.
Hey! What are you doing?
Are you insane?
This is his father's grave. What is he doing?
Stop your lies.
Do you think I'll be fooled again?
You should know by now.
I'm the only one who has been honest with you.
The one who truly wanted you to become a great tiger and live out your fate...
It was me, Yi In Jwa.
Save me.
Then, I will let you meet your father, Baek Man Geum.
Hey, what do you think you're doing?
Are you crazy?
Baek Dae Gil.
Only you can save me.
Save me.
I'm telling you to save me. Yi In Jwa.
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