Return to us, Your Majesty.
(King Gyeongjong)
I also knew...
that I couldn't do it.
I knew...
that the throne wasn't mine.
Why do you live like that?
Why can't you be better?
I will be dying soon,
Prince Yeoning.
No.
Lee Hweon.
Do you remember?
It's you.
The kingdom's...
You should've at least dreamt of becoming king.
You should've at least dreamt of becoming king?
If you became king, you'd at least...
- gain some power. - At least...
Gain power...
I guess you also had nowhere to go.
Of all people,
you and I are left...
in this wretched palace.
(Wretched: disturbance caused by distortion of reason)
Father and Hweon are gone.
It had to be us.
Don't cry.
I'm the one at fault.
Why would you be punished?
I think...
the reason we're still alive...
isn't because we survived...
but they just let us live.
So what do you say...
we punish the ones...
who are actually guilty?
We may be the last ones...
that are expected...
to do anything.
You really...
managed to do it.
Prince Yeoning.
Yes, Your Majesty.
I kept...
my promise.
The Patriarchs will be...
shaken up...
and will fall apart.
A cracked vase breaks all the more easily.
Then is it my turn?
How dare you! Step back immediately!
You are the ones...
who need to step back and stop pressuring the Saheonbu.
Listen!
Vice-minister of personnel, Jung Jae Eok.
Vice-minister of Hongmoongwan, Choi Hyung Jeon.
Minister of Taxation, Jang Tae Sung.
Officer of Yemoongwan, Lim Seung Ryong.
Take them...
- to the interrogation room now! - Yes, sir.
- Let go! - How dare you?
- I said, let go! - Minister of Personnel!
Chief Inspector!
- Let me go! - My lord!
(Min Jin Heon, Minister of Personnel, Patriarchs)
So he wants to start...
a real war?
- Don't you know who I am? - Goodness.
What have you been doing?
I'll try my best to stop the Saheonbu from investigating.
Shut it!
Surprised, then agitated.
I'm seeing such a face frequently nowadays.
This is interesting.
- Prince Yeoning! - Then again,
the Patriarchs and their children cheating on the civil service exam.
It's natural you're shocked.
Imagine how much damage...
this incident will cause on the Patriarchs.
Did you plan all this?
You once told me,
in order to win, you must implant fear in the opponent's mind.
What do you think?
Are you slowly...
starting to get scared?
A conscience with no power...
is only weak and feeble.
That's what you told me.
So I'm planning to gain some power now.
(Episode 7: The Art of Propaganda)
You broke the law by creating a scene.
Therefore, you will be flogged.
Any objections?
No.
He will be given 30 beatings.
Strike now.
Yes, sir!
One.
Two.
Three.
Master!
- Master Moon Soo! - Master!
You'd better get lost. How dare you cause a scene?
We'll take some of his lashes. Please, sir.
Hit us instead.
Thirty lashes could kill him.
How dare you punks...
Who's this brat?
- Let go. - Don't call me a brat.
I'm a citizen of this country aware of the law.
Myeongjong and Hyeonjong...
said those who plead to the king shouldn't be treated too harshly.
Isn't that because His Majesty...
also knows that pleading isn't a big crime?
Yes, you're right.
That's why we can't release him...
- without His Majesty's orders. - Right.
So all you need is the king's order?
Release Park Moon Soo.
Right now.
Let him go.
Be careful.
Walk slowly.
He's coming.
Big brother.
Are you okay, Moon Soo?
You finally came.
You could've...
come earlier if you were coming anyway.
I got 10 lashes already.
My cute bottoms are beat up.
You're right.
That was probably the best part of you.
I made a big mistake.
He saved you when you could've died. You should thank him instead.
What are you doing?
I apologize for his rudeness, Prince Yeoning.
Master Moon Soo is immaturely...
whining about his bottoms.
No, Yeo Ji. I was...
That's not it, Yeo Ji.
My point wasn't...
- about my bottoms... - That was your point.
- My bottoms weren't the point. - It was.
This is crazy. I said, no.
All this talk about bottoms.
Right.
That's how you were.
I can finally...
stand before you two now.
So you found evidence of corruption in the state exam?
Isn't the exam the best sign of how corrupted this land is?
While you were thinking only about your bottoms,
Prince Yeoning was working on this alone.
Hey, I told you that my bottoms wasn't my point.
I started this because of you, Moon Soo.
I was thinking of a way to help you with your exam.
As I was looking for a way to help you...
What do you mean?
Why is it impossible to pass even with a good score?
There is so much corruption.
Substituting or buying good spots...
aren't even considered cheating these days.
(Substituting: Taking the exam for someone else)
Sneaking in books,
exchanging answer sheets,
and bringing in cheating notes in their nostrils...
are things poor people do.
Do you know what this is? A hole was dug under the walls...
to put an answer sheet here,
and send it to the exam site.
People are so creative.
But even this is nothing.
If you know the questions in advance, everything is unnecessary.
Are you saying that someone...
is leaking the exam questions?
What would the powerful not do?
Not only leaking exams.
There are even rumors...
that exam evaluators change names to manipulate the exam results.
Most of the rumors were true.
No, it was more than that.
Hongmoongwan and the Ministry of Education...
gave the exam questions to the children of Patriarchs.
And they even changed names on the answer sheets.
The exams...
became a means for the Patriarchs to make dirty money.
They even sneaked off the papers for the exams...
and gained great profit from that.
We found the exam questions you told us about.
We even have witnesses too. I'll send them to Saheonbu by 7am.
So that's why I kept failing.
I deserved first place!
They deserve to be skinned and deep-fried to in oil.
How could they be so corrupt?
The civil service exams of this land...
proved how corrupt this kingdom has become.
The Patriarchs took over the palace...
and ruined the exams which should've been most fair.
All of that...
was you trying to help me.
Gosh, I didn't know that.
I acted too foolishly to you...
for such a long time.
Don't say that.
It was me who made you...
like that.
Anyway,
this brought us back together.
We even caught evidence of Patriarch's corruptions.
Shouldn't we drink on a day like this?
No.
I must leave because I still have work to do.
What work is that?
You don't need to know.
No.
It may be something you shouldn't know.
Brother, it's upsetting to hear you say that.
I should leave now.
Celebrating our reunion...
should have to wait...
until a better time comes.
Let's do it then.
What is he saying?
We shouldn't know about it?
How are things at Saheonbu now?
- Where is Min Jin Heon? - We're finding out now.
But will you continue doing this work all alone?
You should get help.
Min Jin Heon's people won't let you be.
That's why I must do this alone.
Moon Soo...
and Yeo Ji...
can't be put in danger again because of me.
Okay.
Good job.
Summon everyone involved and prepare for investigation.
Yes, sir.
Inspector Yoon.
Send this case to Daejangcheong immediately.
(Daejangcheong: office for Jipyeong officials)
You know that's impossible.
- Are you disobeying? - I'm following Saheonbu's rules.
The case of exam corruption...
should be investigated by inspectors of Saheonbu.
I must leave now since I'm busy.
There used to be...
an inspector just like you.
He forgot what his duty was...
and jumped into the fire.
Do you know how he ended up?
His end was very miserable.
I didn't ask and I'm not curious.
Do I need to keep listening?
I'm busy.
It seemed unprofessional.
So it was Prince Yeoning's doing.
It's not certain.
Investigating the exam corruption alone...
- isn't enough to... - No.
I'm sure it's him.
Getting rid of Prince An Gye at the Office of Royal Genealogy...
and aiming at Patriarchs for exam corruption must be his plan, too.
The guy...
is aiming for the throne.
The throne?
Prince Yeoning?
- He wants to be the successor? - Go ahead and wait for my order.
You've done enough.
Yes, my lord.
I think...
I'll need you soon.
How do you feel?
Are you...
a little afraid now?
As you told me,
I'm out to gain some power.
It's a pity but it can't be helped.
If anyone would forget...
his proper place.
How is the situation at Saheonbu?
I heard they even summoned the hongmoongwan today.
Charged with misappropriating the answer sheets,
the Minister of Taxation...
and Minister of Work will appear at Saheonbu soon.
There mustn't be any pressure on Saheonbu's investigation.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Any moves by the Patriarchs?
That's...
(Cho Hyun Myung, Disciples)
You'll find out right now, Your Majesty.
I wanted to greet you.
I'm glad I meet you here.
Have some.
Your hand is shaking, Your Majesty.
It must be uncomfortable to meet with me privately.
Perhaps...
I'm scared.
The throne is still uncomfortable for me.
That's why...
meeting you face to face with you who are elderly,
it should be understandable that I'm shaking.
You're being overly candid.
Or it's that...
I know my situation well.
That's why I can tell what you want to say.
Why don't we leave this topic, Your Majesty.
That's not possible.
This country is of no help to the government.
We think...
- differently. - Wherever you are,
- Patriarchs' power will reach there. - Isn't that...
precisely the problem of this nation?
You seem to trust Prince Yeoning quite a lot, Your Majesty.
How did that happen?
Why do you...
- ask such a question? - The Queen Mother was killed...
(Queen Mother: the king's mother, refers to Jang Hui Bin)
because Prince Yeoning's mother...
Sook Bin informed on her.
You know that better than anyone...
and you lived a difficult life because of that.
Do you really not know...
Prince Yeoning's dark motives?
(Queen's Palace)
I'm here to meet Her Majesty. Go tell her.
What do you mean we can't talk about the successor?
You heard about it.
Patriarchs' involvement in the exam corruption case made the palace...
So what does that...
have to do with Prince Milpoong becoming an adopted son?
Excuse me.
Your Highness.
You should read the times.
When the Patriarchs are scattered to pieces,
now is the time to appoint the successor we want.
Is that so?
Is that how you see it?
How long will you stay in the background as a woman?
You should engage in politics as much as you can.
(Queen Inwon)
Queen Dowager wasn't here.
I understand.
It looks like the girl that was here last time.
Find out who she is.
Yes, Your Highness.
Yes, that's right.
You can't stay in the background just because you're a woman.
Wherever you are, Patriarchs' power will reach there.
It means they won't just stand back and watch.
It's only natural since they have the power.
Did he say anything else?
I'll find out what they're up to.
No, His Majesty is...
Get out of the way.
I'm supposed to meet him.
Your Majesty.
Why are you with Prince Yeoning?
I will retire.
Why are you...
in the palace?
Lower your voice.
Remember where you are.
Your Majesty.
Why are you associating with...
Prince Yeoning? He's...
I'm occupied today, Prince Milpoong.
Return tomorrow.
What are they scheming?
Are they teaming up because they're both sons...
of the late king?
You fools!
Do you know who I am?
The former Minister of Punishments was my grandfather.
Now, now!
Cooperate with us.
We'll let you go home soon.
Hey, Yeong Han.
Yoon Taek?
- How long has it been? - I know.
But what happened?
Were you caught, too?
I have no idea.
Since when did Saheonbu investigate exam corruption?
What's going on?
I think...
- His Highness is behind this. - What?
The king?
He's certainly aiming at Patriarchs.
The Patriarchs might be completely destroyed.
How about the officials at Saganwon?
They're all very angry.
This is clearly an oppressive act aiming at the Patriarchs.
If that is so,
- carry out Saganwon's duties. - Yes.
(Chief Censor: head of Saganwon)
Deformities should be corrected.
That's right.
If the nation is going the wrong way,
we should make it turn its head and see the right way.
Isn't that the duty of the press?
(Saganwon)
What's this?
Aren't they Saganwon officials?
Darn it.
It's their turn to step up now.
They're all the same kind anyway.
They'll make a fuss saying it's oppression.
Abuse arises in the law and institutions as time goes by.
The government is also to blame for not ordering the system.
How can you blame only those involved in corruption?
It can't be a coincidence that so many children from Patriarchs'...
powerful families passed the exam.
What if they got good education...
and studied hard to get that score?
Do they have to be investigated...
just because their father is from the Patriarchs?
Saheonbu is wielding unlimited power right now.
This means they can arrest anyone they hate...
and investigate them.
They're unjustly criticizing...
the children of aristocrats for succeeding their fathers...
in the government.
The persecution and threat...
against the Patriarchs is shocking and devastating,
and it's a grave injustice.
Your Majesty,
please hear our words.
Please hear our words, Your Majesty.
Min Jin Heon was looking for you.
He was?
He said it's urgent and important.
Frankly, this isn't the only time they manipulated exams.
Nobody actually studies to become an official.
They went in through illegal means.
Over there, my master.
That's right.
Then why is it just now?
The king wants to destroy the Patriarchs.
Seriously,
if the Patriarchs are a rag,
The Disciples must be an apron.
There's no difference.
We're having a hard time making ends meet...
and they're just involved in politics.
Aren't they?
- That's right. - Of course, of course.
Darn it.
What's with the mood?
What's going on with public opinion?
There's no use studying.
Those who pass and fail are determined in advance.
Move out.
What's going on?
- Let's go and see Prince Yeoning. - Okay.
Isn't that so?
All we want is to have one good meal.
Excuse me.
Of course, that's right.
Don't worry about politics.
Just take care of you own business.
Time to go home.
Thank you.
How is the atmosphere in the market?
Public opinion depends on...
how you manipulate it.
It'll go smoothly.
Anyway,
do I really have to do this?
I think it's better to uproot all this...
Uproot?
Who do you think can do that?
It has nothing to do with us.
Mind your own business.
Okay.
- Prince Yeoning. - So you were controlling the mood.
As a good dog...
of Min Jin Heon.
It's business between aristocrats having nothing to do with you.
Even if Saganwon uses public opinion to turn the tables...
and even if the public turns indifferent.
So you might assume...
that nothing is going to change.
But is that true?
Don't you think people who took office through illegal means...
will oppress you and your family...
and the people you manipulated today?
I also thought it had nothing to do with me...
until that sword...
was aimed at my younger brother.
Are you...
threatening me?
I am a man of conscience.
I won't ask you to be on my side when I'm powerless.
However,
be on the people's side.
At least don't betray ordinary people...
like you.
Are you after the throne?
It'll be impossible.
You could get lucky and become the heir.
But you won't become the king.
You'll probably...
end up getting killed by an assassin one day.
If you survive and become king,
what can you do?
The Border Defense Council, the Saheonbu,
the Saganwon,
and even the Department of Justice isn't controlled by the king.
Just save your life.
- I could... - What if I do it?
What will you do if I really become king?
Prince Yeoning.
Everyone including you keep saying that I can't do it.
But what if I become the most respected king of Joseon?
Ah Bong! Jang Dal!
Where is the prince?
He's here.
He's in the storage.
Let's get in.
For last 100 years,
this is what Patriarchs were good at.
Changing the situation to benefit themselves.
If Saganwon and the peoples think like that...
this might be buried.
People might not know well about this,
but Saganwon shouldn't do that!
They should risk their lives to speak out!
This upsets me.
This is unbelievable.
Impartial, justice.
They don't even pay respect towards that.
Besides those who got the position,
there are millions of examinees across the nation.
Hanyang alone, is full of them.
And they're...
teaming up by the clan? Huh?
Jang Dal, Ah Bong.
Does this...
upsets me only?
I think we can turn over...
the situation they created.
As if you can flip it like a pizza.
How can we?
Not us. Those who'll find the situation unjust.
What?
Are you saying what I just said?
Like you said,
those with the position would want this to pass.
But some won't feel that way.
Regular scholars. Not those Patriarchs with a power.
I mean regular scholars of Patriarchs, Disciples,
and Namin.
Scholars?
In Hanyang alone,
there will be 100,000 scholars preparing for the exam.
What if they all come out onto the streets?
To the streets?
Namin or Disciples will be there for sure.
As it concerns them...
Like Moon Soo, they'd be foaming at the mouths and
go wild.
Totally! Right?
That's it!
Yeo Ji understood...
what I was trying to say.
Although I wasn't very eloquent. Good job.
Maybe...
this will find us a clue.
Good job, everyone.
You should now fall out from this.
What? Why...
Fall out?
Then are you planning...
- to do this by yourself? - Yes.
I'll take care of it.
- This... - Might put you in danger...
because of me.
Stop beating around the bush.
We already know your plan.
What?
- Did you... - Yes.
I had a loose tongue.
We'll join you.
- Moon Soo. - Don't you remember?
The dream we dreamt...
a year ago, in this place.
You won the king's seat...
which you were not supposed to have.
It's king.
Anything can be done by a king.
Just give us the order.
The king.
Then...
what should I do first?
Prime minister!
Our prime minister!
Not a king...
for the board game.
But you're planning to become a king of Joseon.
So you shouldn't do it alone.
We'll do this with you. Until the end.
I... also want to become the mayor.
Don't leave me out!
- You guys... - We're in this together.
We'll risk our lives.
Please pack this and other clothes of his.
Yes.
What are you doing?
Oh, and don't forget the hats.
Is the prince...
planning to set up a house with you?
Is that why you're packing the clothes?
Is that the only thing you can think of?
What?
He sounds sleek but...
he's not really interested in women.
How can a mistress not know about her own husband.
What? Then...
what about you?
I don't want to tell you.
How dare you.
No.
That's wrong.
Noblemen don't talk and behave like that.
How many times do I have to tell you?
You don't suck on the mustaches after you drink.
You shouldn't dimple the face when you smoke.
Keep the emotion inside.
It is forbidden to show the expressions on the face as it's low.
When reading a book, eyes on the nose,
and put heels together.
I am trying as you said.
Can you still read...
with your eyes crossed?
What a tiring life being a noble.
I won't become the one even if they ask me to.
Take this seriously.
Now, do you feel the gap between us?
You now understand how much I suffered.
Yes yes, nobleman.
You brat.
What should we do now?
This is Banchon.
Since it's right beside Sunggyungwan,
most of them are either scholars or examinees.
So we should instigate them.
That's right.
- Let's go. - Let's do this.
- Mind your walk! - Hurry!
Are you scholars?
May I join, if you don't mind.
Oh, thank you.
By the way, did you hear that?
Outrageous corruption for the recent exam.
Those who will pass is already set.
It's useless to try if there's no one on one's back.
It was my 15th trial.
I was a bit optimistic this time.
I've taken it for more than 20 years already.
Oh my.
Damn it!
It's a nonsense!
Is what...
other people on the street said.
- Oh. - Oh.
Those lowly ones said that.
- Low, lowly ones... - They could say that.
Well. Since we're noblemen,
we shouldn't say that.
But we can't just stand and watch.
If one can't pass...
even after trying for several years,
this nation is a total wreck!
- That's right! - I agree!
- What a shame! - We shouldn't stay down.
This can't be!
Let's drink. Drink up!
It's useless to take the exam.
This kind of nation...
is just a shame to the nobles like us.
Even the Patriarch scholars?
If Patriarchs...
care more about their clan than the nation,
these scholars...
would care about their future, not the clan.
And this...
will go beyond the scholars, Ja Dong.
Pardon?
Attention please!
We can't just stand and watch!
We should gather...
and practice shutdown.
- That's right! - I agree!
Then please gather up tomorrow noon at Sunggyungwan.
Today, to rebuild...
the corrupted legislation of the nation,
we have agreed...
for a shutdown.
Sunggyungwan scholars are on shutdown?
The leader is the son of the Patriarchs. It can't be!
Even that leader joined the shutdown.
Are you saying that Patriarchs scholars joined the shutdown?
Hold on, my lord.
I'm not done.
False acceptance is a big deal.
But leaking a test question is comparably small deal.
My nephew is involved with that incidence. Can you help...
How can you say such thing at this moment?
It's not time for you to worry about your nephew.
You should worry about yourself.
Lord! Lord!
(Saheonbu)
What's all this?
Who are they?
Fathers of the scholars.
They're all claiming the innocence of their child.
Lunatics.
How could they act from a selfish motive?
As if you're not.
We got a petition requesting for a fair investigation.
I'll pay attention on the investigation.
Halt.
They're the fathers of the scholars forfeited to take the exam.
Quite many gathered from Patriarchs too.
Pathetic paternal love.
Since it'd change the fate of the family, they're worried.
So you did this.
You're not the only one who can set a situation.
I made a mistake.
I didn't take you seriously.
But still,
you won't be enthroned.
I see that threatening is your thing.
You will regret this.
I might.
Those who chase after the power always regret.
But still,
I'll become a king.
Even if I regret,
I'll be doing it on the throne while looking down at you.
You wish to enthrone Prince Yeoning?
That's right.
Prince Yeoning, not Prince Yeonryeong.
I believe he should be the king.
Prince Yeoning...
Prince Yeoning?
As a successor?
- Prince Yeoning? - Lord.
Please listen to me.
Nonsense!
Stop this crap and get out!
I'm steamed up in this weather!
You should listen to me!
If he becomes the successor,
we can make a bogus attack back at Minister of Personnel.
What?
Think about it.
He's the one controlling the Patriarchs.
When you're the head of the clan.
This can't be!
If you get to succeed in putting Prince Yeoning as a successor,
you'll take over the hegemony.
If we act before them,
we'll be making a king.
No.
That's unacceptable.
Prince Yeoning was born from a peasant.
We could bear its filthiness somehow,
but there's no presentable reason!
What if the late king wanted that?
What?
What if the late king chose Prince Yeoning...
as the next successor?
Where's my father?
He's waiting for you, madam.
Father, what's the urgent matter regarding the prince?
A while ago, the leader of the Saheonbu visited me.
He...
brought up a very awkward story.
Why would he...
What did he say?
What did you just do?
I took care of the useless one.
Because of that exam dispute, neither Min Jin Heon...
nor the Patriarchs care about this one.
Still, killing a man in the house...
I did put up enough!
Like you said.
I behaved well.
I didn't kill those I wanted to slay!
I did enough!
King's material? King's material!
To prove that I'm the King's material!
Calm down.
You're right.
You've done so great.
The throne is right in front of you.
Stop the bullshit!
Prince Yeoning is taking over my place!
Bring me the Death Records.
(Death Records: record of the killings)
I'm doing this my way.
King's material?
No thanks.
If one becomes a king anyhow.
That's the king's material.
Is anyone there?
Oh, you're here. Welcome.
Let's get in. It's pretty.
What's pretty?
This one.
What's this?
Your clothes.
I heard you have to dress up like a noble.
Since Prince Yeoning's clothes is too big for you,
he asked me to fix the size.
I think it bothered him.
I'm okay.
The prince isn't okay.
Try it on!
I'm really stupid.
When someone I love told me to fix clothes for a girl he cares for,
I still enjoyed that.
A girl he cares for?
Who is?
You can't even understand what I'm saying.
You really are dull.
People do say that.
Cho Hong, are you...
You should have knocked!
You can turn around and step out.
Okay. I get it.
I'll try it.
I apologize.
I didn't know that you were there.
It's okay.
I know you didn't mean it.
What?
Although you're a well known playboy,
you didn't do it on purpose.
And we're blood brothers.
Brother?
So you're not bothered?
Yes.
I forgive you.
Okay. I should appreciate that.
I should go now.
I'm meeting with Sunggyungwan scholars.
To see what's going on.
Wait.
Hold up.
You're not wearing the hat properly.
I told you it's noble's clothes and also a status.
Did I wear it wrong?
Come here.
I can do it by myself.
When you learn it properly.
This...
should be worn this way,
and the tie...
Tie it...
by yourself.
You said you'd teach me the proper way.
That's all...
you have to know.
I don't think so.
You should go.
Take care.
Is this right?
He's supposed to teach me...
What's wrong with me?
It's a hat tie, not a blouse tie.
And it's Yeo Ji.
Am I going crazy?
Pass this directly to His Majesty.
Yes, my lord.
It's me. I shall enter.
- What is it? - Is it true?
That you're planning to become the king's successor.
Did you really make up your mind?
Where did you hear that?
Who said that?
Tell me!
I should know about this.
I'll have to see His Majesty right away.
I'll escort you.
No, you should check the Patriarchs.
Find out why he's acting up...
and who's behind this.
Yes, my lord.
Brother! Prince Yeoning is on the move.
What will you do?
You should decide!
Will that really happen?
Won't those nobles with such corruption...
tyrannize...
you, your family, and the people you blinded today?
But be on people's side.
And don't betray people...
like you.
(Queen Inwon (Her Majesty))
But that's...
- that's... - Please help us, my queen.
If you'll stand up for this,
it'll be justified.
But Prince Yeoning is...
Prince Yeonryeong is the one I cared.
Prince Yeoning...
is not qualified.
Then,
will you choose Prince Milpoong?
It's obvious that His Majesty won't have his offspring.
If you don't make decision now,
Prince Milpoong will take the throne.
Did...
the late king really say such thing?
Did he really say that he'll enthrone...
Prince Yeoning?
I offer my life...
and my family.
The late king said that...
during our private meeting.
You're not allowed.
Entering the king's palace this late?
When he didn't even call you?
This is urgent!
I'm telling you to step aside, Chief royal secretary!
Request for an audience...
when the sun rises.
This is against the law.
Step aside!
Let's go, my lord.
Do you...
want me to call the soldiers?
Step aside, Chief royal secretary.
My queen.
Let them enter.
It's a matter of...
a great concern to this nation.
Prime minister and the leader of Saheonbu...
in this late hour?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Deny them!
Where do they think they are?
This is against the law.
Lord Kim Chang Joong and Lee Gyeom?
I don't know why they visited this late.
But I thought I had to tell you.
Why would they see the king?
For what?
What...
what did you say?
Appoint who?
Please appoint Prince Yeoning, the second son...
of the late king,
as your next successor.
For the royal family,
nation's safety and prosperity, Your Majesty.
Prince Yeoning?
Are you, the Patriarchs, recommending...
Prince Yeoning as my successor?
Who are you?
He's crazy!
Run away!
You!
What are you doing?
Stop it!
I'll kill you.
You...
you are...
I'll kill you.
Dal Moon.
(Haechi)
You can't leave the seat empty.
How could Joseon's Sadaebu...
How could one bow to a man from lowly born.
At last, you will be squeezing me to death.
Only think about this nation's well-being.
Will you let Prince Yeoning become a successor?
You can't.
Even if I can't, you shouldn't be the one!
Either one of us will die.
A traitorous mind? You planned this in the first place!
What are you doing?
You should run.
I won't.
This fight is a matter of life and death. It will begin.