- Die... - Who are you?
Why are you doing this to me?
Dal Moon.
Are you here to kill me?
With Min Jin Heon's orders?
Min Jin Heon protects us...
and I help him.
That is the deal I made with Min Jin Heon.
And you...
got in the way.
So you're here yourself?
For Min Jin Heon?
Indeed, you never...
work in vain.
I didn't want to get involved in something like this.
I only wanted support from the powerful to feed my family.
I didn't want to get involved in a political dispute.
You will have to slash me on your first try.
Any hesitation...
will make you...
the next target.
A different world?
I can't believe you're dreaming that.
But...
you said you'll make it come true.
Everyone said you can't...
do it.
What will you do...
if I really become the king?
Prince Yeoning.
Everyone including you keep saying that I won't be able to do it.
But what if I become the most respected king of Joseon?
Get up.
It seems like you and I will be...
walking the same path now.
Let's start...
this fight together.
(Episode 8: The Counterattack Begins)
Vice Minister!
Kim Chang Joong and Lee Yi Gyeom are meeting the King?
According to the Queen,
they're talking about the heir...
judging from the fact that Queen Dowager is involved.
What are the old foxes trying to do?
What about Prince Milpoong?
Where is he right now?
Come in.
- This is... - This place is...
where they keep all the information from the palace.
Information on Hanyang...
including secret conversations within the palace.
(Secret conversations: Conversations that hold secret information)
It's information from the palace.
It's about you.
About me?
What is this?
Kim Chang Joong and Lee Yi Gyeom.
Two Patriarchs are meeting the King to discuss something about me?
I guess...
you weren't aware about this.
You want Prince Yeoning...
(King Gyeongjong)
to become the successor?
Is that truly...
what you want?
It is our loyal advice for the safety of our country.
You must choose an heir now. You can't delay any longer.
(Kim Chang Joong, Prime Minister, Patriarch)
What about Prince Yeoning?
Does he also know about this?
Does he know that this is what you want?
I met his father-in-law and checked.
Prince Yeoning will be willing to take the responsibility...
and do his best to assist you, Your Majesty.
You really did it.
I kept my promise.
The Patriarchs will begin...
to shake...
and fall apart.
Was this what he wanted?
Do you really not notice...
Prince Yeoning's dark motives?
Attacking the Patriarchs wasn't his goal.
He wanted to take the throne with their help.
Gosh, hurry.
What's going on?
Are you sure he was sent by Prince Yeoning?
I'm also suspicious of him.
Hey, kid. Stop right there.
What is this time? We have no time to waste.
You little punk.
We followed you because you said Prince Yeoning wants to see us.
But I must check.
This aristocrat already gave me a headache when I had to watch him,
but he's a lot more difficult to deal with in person.
What? You watched me?
Me?
Wait a minute.
Ah Bong. Jang Dal.
He called me aristocrat but he wasn't respectful, was he?
He used the word sarcastically, didn't he?
Yes.
You little kid. How dare you?
Hey, come over here.
Master Moon Soo.
Please go inside. Prince Yeoning is waiting for you.
What?
Who are you? How do you know me?
Since when did you become...
So famous?
Hey.
You raccoon.
Gosh, don't touch anything.
You're all here.
Brother, what's going on?
They're making you the heir?
Why would Kim Chang Joong and Lee Yi Gyeom suddenly do that?
I don't know.
I don't know why they suddenly got involved,
and I don't know...
what else might happen tonight.
We're only sure that it isn't Min Jin Heon's plan.
It's not his intention?
Then how could the Patriarchs...
That probably means the Patriarchs are divided.
So the problem is when this plan fails.
If Kim Chang Joong and Lee Yi Gyeom are alone in this,
Min Jin Heon and the majority of the Patriarchs...
will never forgive them.
Even the Disciples...
and His Majesty.
Brother,
what if things go wrong...
while they're choosing the next king?
I know.
This could become treason.
(Treason: The act of betraying someone or something.)
I know what lies...
at the end of that path.
What should we do?
Immediately send messages...
to the rest of the Disciples.
Yes, my lord.
That's why I called you.
- My lord. - My lord.
This time,
the fight is for...
your life and mine.
But...
you have no supporters in the palace.
They have their own group but you...
No, that could be...
my strength.
I will...
make that weakness...
into an opportunity.
The horse is ready.
Take care of the rest.
Yes, don't worry.
But who is in there?
You can trust that person. I'll explain later.
Okay. Take care of yourself.
But where's Yeo Ji?
She went to meet students and she's not back yet.
She left eight hours ago.
She must be drunk somewhere.
In this important moment.
Tell Yeo Ji to take care, too.
Okay, brother.
Master,
we should get going, too.
About Yeo Ji...
Our manly Cheon Yeo Ji...
would make others get drunk.
She never gets drunk herself.
What?
A girl?
It wasn't the prince?
A girl?
Tell His Majesty right now!
You said the Prime Minister and Chief Inspector went in.
The officials go in and out as they please.
Why can't I go in as a prince?
Causing a scene in front of...
His Majesty's quarters is a crime.
A crime?
How dare a eunuch tell me what to do?
Fine, if you won't say it,
I'll tell His Majesty myself.
Your Majesty. Your Majesty!
I'm sure that you know...
how skilled eunuchs are in martial arts.
Prince Milpoong!
How could the powerful Minister of Personnel...
visit this shabby backroom...
in this chaotic night?
I must've...
lived until now...
to see this strange sight.
You're right.
It is a chaotic night.
Prince Yeoning is pulling a trick to take over the throne.
But what can I do?
What do you mean?
This isn't the time to say things like that.
Prince Milpoong.
(Queen Seonui)
For some people, it's a night of life and death.
Prince Yeoning is Crown Prince? By whose authority?
Why can't we do that?
The king decides...
his heir.
You can't do that.
And for some people,
an old friend will become an enemy tonight.
You're still young, Your Majesty.
How could they discuss the Crown Prince?
Kim Chang Joong, Lee Yi Gyeom,
and Prince Yeoning must be punished, Your Majesty.
Someone...
will be forced to make a big decision.
And someone...
will have vain hopes...
and fruitless struggle...
only to meet his downfall.
That's tonight.
Your Highness may be a daughter of the Disciples.
But after you entered the palace,
you stood by Patriarch's side.
Isn't that because you knew...
Patriarchs were right when it comes to protecting this nation?
Are you telling me to stay away from this...
even if I'm the Queen...
since Prince Yeoning isn't with the Patriarchs?
This kingdom is Joseon.
Those born from low lives...
can't become a king.
Prince Yeoning is a son of the late king.
But his mother was a maid.
Yes. Didn't this happen...
because the late king brought a maid to become his Queen?
- Minister of Personnel. - How can the nobles of Joseon...
bow their heads to a son of a low life?
How could you ask the nobles to be humiliated like that?
Humiliate?
How dare a mere official...
humiliate the late king and his son?
His mother was a low life?
Then I'll adopt Prince Yeoning as my son.
Won't that fix the problem?
You and the Patriarchs...
won't dare...
call me a low life.
No.
You won't be able to do that.
It's too late now.
Late?
What do you mean?
Minister of Personnel.
[Kocowa Ver] SBS E15 'Haechi' "The Beginning of the Counterattack" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
My lord. What did the Queen say?
- Could it be? - Is everything settled?
No need to get excited.
Prince Yeoning...
will never become the Crown Prince.
Looks like you couldn't sleep because of me.
So you were here, too.
What brings you here?
I couldn't stand the shame of being left out.
I didn't mean to do this,
but I made you run out here in such a hurry tonight.
So was it you?
The one who sent an assassin.
Minister of Personnel,
why are you so unusually pale?
That's strange.
Why is that?
Is my appearance here...
so surprising?
Prince Yeoning.
His Majesty...
is looking for you.
You should rush to his chambers.
How could Prince Yeoning still be alive?
How could he do this?
My lord,
what is going on?
Bring the Minister of Taxation.
Are you talking about Disciple's Lee Gwang Jwa?
Hurry up. We don't have time to lose.
You became a dog protecting the front doors of the powerful!
Han Jeong Seok.
No!
- What are you doing? - You can't do this!
Jipyeong Wi!
What is it?
Please spare me some time.
To live or to die.
Your fate is on the line tonight.
Your Majesty, Prince Yeoning is here.
You're the one who made a fuss...
- when my friend Jeong Seok died. - My friend?
People might think you were close friends.
You're just a traitor.
- How dare you say that? - Forget it.
Just listen.
In the palace,
Min Jin Heon is probably meeting the Disciples.
What?
- What do you mean? - Prince Yeoning.
They're planning to get rid of him.
What did you say, Minister of Personnel?
Will you let Prince Yeoning become the Crown Prince?
The Disciples wouldn't want that either...
even for His Majesty's own good.
Are you offering a deal?
Hand over the Chief Justice...
and Hongmoongwan positions to the Patriarchs.
If you condemn...
Prince Yeoning's treason...
with the rest of us.
Treason?
Were you after the throne...
from the beginning?
Yes.
That night...
when I met Your Majesty,
I made up...
my mind.
If you and I manage...
to overturn...
this world.
Is that why you used me?
To become the Patriarchs' king from the beginning?
No.
That's not true.
I'm here...
only to speak...
the truth.
That's why...
I decided...
to become the heir. However,
it is true that I also wanted...
to stop the Patriarchs.
But how could I...
trust you?
Whatever your true intentions are,
you'll eventually aim at my neck...
in this very palace.
Those who want you as Crown Prince...
will force you to do so.
If you really think that,
indict me...
for treason.
As the Minister of Personnel wants it,
as well as the Disciples who have agreed with him by now,
indict me...
for treason.
What did you just say?
Minister of Personnel and Disciples?
Treason?
Where's the Executive Inspector?
Where is the Executive Inspector?
Master, you have to decide now.
This is the letter from the Minister of Personnel.
This is from Lee Yi Gyeom, Chief Inspector.
Minister of Personnel tells me to indict Prince Yeoning for treason.
And the Chief Inspector tells me to protect him.
What am I...
supposed to do?
You have to side with one of them.
Wouldn't Minister of Personnel be the right choice?
- The Patriarchs will eventually... - And what if...
the Chief Inspector wins? Will you take responsibility?
- Will you? - Executive Inspector.
Do you think something will happen?
Manipulation.
That's it.
Most Patriarchs and Disciples can't put up with me.
Isn't it obvious that they...
made an alliance to get rid of me?
But...
is that...
what you really want?
Do you want the royal ministry...
to be caught up...
in manipulation and scheming?
I don't care about...
Patriarch or Disciple.
That's why I can...
think solely of Joseon's safety,
instead of party politics.
Joseon's safety...
instead of party politics?
Isn't that what you dreamed of?
Politics...
for the sake of the people.
Have I...
misread your...
true intentions?
What should be done? One says indict him for treason.
The other says stop them.
Which side should I be on?
Letters from Minister of Personnel and Chief Inspector?
Does this really mean...
that the tables will turn by a small margin?
That's true.
The Minister of Personnel and Chief Inspector...
will do everything they can.
But can you...
know for sure who will win that battle?
What if you side with Minister of Personnel...
and Prince Yeoning becomes the Crown Prince?
What will you do then?
What do you...
So look for a way to survive.
Jipyeong Wi.
Don't you get it?
If you don't...
know for sure who will win...
find the path you know best,
your own way to survive.
That's why I'm telling you this.
Jipyeong Wi, say something.
- Let's use the inspectors. - What?
We can't tell who will win.
If we want to survive, we can't take either side.
So let's make up a rationale for not doing anything.
The Saheonbu is trying to fabricate a treason case?
It's not certain yet.
But...
there's unusual movement by...
Executive Inspector and Daejangcheong.
(Executive Inspector: Saheonbu's Junior Third Rank)
- What is it? - I'm afraid...
I need to verify something with you.
Rumors that Daejangcheong is fabricating a treason case.
Says who?
We inspectors...
will not allow the Saheonbu...
to be used in politics.
Find out what the truth is, please.
This is...
my letter for you...
saying Your Majesty and Prince Yeoning...
(Bloods relation: brothers from the same bloodline)
are the only blood relations of King Hyojong...
and the late king.
(Letter: a handwritten letter to the king)
But...
everything is up to you, Your Majesty.
I will follow your decision,
whatever it may be.
Will you...
really follow my decision, whatever it may be?
It looks like you didn't get any sleep.
It must've been a long night for you, too.
Go and get some sleep.
We'll have a decision.
Either you'll die,
or I will.
I should've killed you last night.
These idiots.
Why can't a dozen men kill one man?
What are you saying?
Was it you that sent assassins last night to kill me?
Not you.
Maybe not me, but definitely not you!
Tell me, Prince Milpoong.
Was it you and not Minister of Personnel?
What brings you here?
If Lee Tan sent assassins to me,
what about...
Min Jin Heon?
Where's Yeo Ji?
She went to meet some scholars and she's not back yet.
No way.
Isn't there any news from the palace?
Master! Master!
- Master. - What?
We're in trouble.
Any news from Prince Yeoning?
That's not it. Yeo Ji,
our Yeo Ji. I think...
she's in big trouble.
What do you mean?
What about Yeo Ji?
If it turns out...
that you harmed that girl who was wearing my clothes,
I swear...
that I will...
kill you.
What happened to Yeo Ji?
Master.
The aristocrats that were with her were killed?
Then what about Yeo Ji?
Fortunately, her body wasn't there.
So she's alive?
Where is she?
We're not sure yet.
- There are possible places but... - Tell me!
Where is it?
(Episode 16 will air shortly.)
This can't be, Yeo Ji.
Yeo Ji!
Master Moon Soo!
You bastard!
No! You should run!
Yeo Ji.
If the legs are broken...
you can't stand.
Even if you feel no pain.
Yeo Ji.
Are you...
Master.
Are you okay?
You're the one who got hurt!
It's just a minor...
Yeo Ji. Yeo Ji!
You can't die on us!
- You can't die! - Master.
I'll carry her from here. You're also hurt!
No, I'm going to save her.
- Master... - Oh my, oh my.
Oh my.
How about a doctor?
Doctor Jang of Gyedong is in his way.
- Dal Moon! - My prince.
Where's Yeo Ji?
Where is she now?
Oh my, Yeo Ji.
Yeo Ji...
Oh my. How is it?
Is she okay? Will she live?
- Will she? - Doctor...
Doctor, please.
- Yeo Ji... - Wake up!
Yeo Ji...
Moon Soo!
- Moon Soo! - Brother!
- How did you... - Yeo Ji,
how is she?
Oh my, are you okay?
Yeo Ji.
Stay still.
You're not yet...
I'm okay. How's...
the prince?
Prince...
Why are you here? You should be in the palace.
How...
How could this happen.
It's nothing.
You don't have to worry about.
It's...
nothing?
When you're hurt like this?
Do you know how much I...
I...
I'm sorry.
It's all my fault.
You're hurt all because of me.
You shouldn't say that.
I'm glad...
that...
I'm the one who got hurt. Not you.
I'm relieved.
Here.
- This is from the palace? - Yes.
The king released the announcement.
About what?
You...
you're looking for the prince?
That can't be! Why would the royal army...
To capture...
brother Yeoning for a treason?
We still don't know.
But just to be safe, you should hide.
No.
- I won't. - Prince.
- Who are you? - Why are you coming in?
What is it for? You should tell me first!
Talk to me! Where do you think you're going?
No!
What is this? What are you doing?
Step back, Moon Soo.
Brother.
You're...
here to see me,
head of the royal army.
Please forgive me for this rudeness.
I'm ready to receive a royal command.
Impart, head of the royal army.
Brother!
By the king's royal command, it is my honor...
to serve you, Crown Prince.
By royal command,
from this moment, safety of the Crown Prince will be...
on the royal army.
Your Highness.
- Your Highness. - Your Highness.
Crown Prince...
(Crown Prince: brother of the king who will later be enthroned)
A Crown Prince?
Did... you all hear him?
I didn't hear it alone, right?
Yes, I heard him.
Clearly.
He called brother Yeoning...
a Crown Prince!
Our brother really became the Crown Prince!
Brother, no...
Your Highness.
Your Highness!
Not Prince Yeoning!
Are you trying to bring down this nation?
Seeing you bursting out,
assures me that I made a right choice.
You should go now.
Your... Highness.
Ja Dong...
Oh, what's this?
Am I crying?
It's lame!
How can a man cry!
You two are...
crying the same!
Prince... no,
His Highness is on his way.
Your Highness.
- Your Highness. - Your Highness.
Stand up.
Yes.
Stay down.
You are my friends.
Your Highness.
We will escort you...
until you enter the palace.
Okay.
- Your Highness. - Your Highness.
[Kocowa Ver] SBS E16 'Haechi' "It’s Crown Prince Now" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
Where's my jade? That crochet-shaped one!
Are you looking for this?
That's right.
I'll have to greet the queen and...
the royal family when I enter the palace.
So pack all the prestigious jewelries.
And this. You should take this too.
Prince... I mean, His Highness...
looks good on navy color. So you should take this.
It's okay.
He'll get new clothes when he enters the palace.
Is that so?
I wanted to pack for him.
If he enters the palace, there's nothing I can do more.
What are you saying?
You should go together.
Me?
How can I?
A concubine of the Crown Prince is called sohoon.
Sohoon.
But how is that related to me entering the palace?
Of course, you're...
I mean, to become either a concubine or a sohoon,
woman should have spent a night with him.
(Seungeun: to spend a night with a king)
Pardon?
So you didn't know.
Your master talks like a playboy,
but he's actually naive.
My master?
The medicine will be ready soon.
Thank you.
This must be getting real to you.
That you became the Crown Prince.
Thanks to you.
I'll keep my words.
That I'll become a respected king...
someday.
Then you should learn from me.
I'm the king...
of the street.
That palace over there...
and the street here are quite a look alike.
That makes sense.
I'm looking forward to your lessons.
Sure.
- Here it is. - Oh.
You really care...
for that female inspector.
Who? Me?
Nope.
I just felt...
sorry.
What does it mean that he cares for that female inspector?
You'll know when you grow up.
Thank you, madam.
No way.
What is it?
Brother?
Where are you going?
What are you doing?
Prince, I mean...
Your Highness.
Why are you outside? Why did you remove the bandage?
It's already healed.
You should go in! You should rest.
No, Your Highness. I'm really okay.
Look! I'm totally fine!
Sit!
You still need to apply the medicine regularly.
It's from the most well-known doctor of Hanyang.
Give me your arm.
I can do it myself.
Ah Bong told me.
You hate using medicines because it makes you feel weak.
He didn't have to tell you that.
It's no big deal becoming weak.
You should apply this daily every...
Are you not going to apply it?
You... you should do it.
I don't know which part hurts the most.
You're right. It's my arm.
You were like that with the tie last time.
Why do you always stop in the middle?
The tie?
Tie it...
by yourself.
Where are the others?
Moon Soo!
Moon Soo?
Today,
they're announcing the new results after clearing off the cheaters.
What would that mean?
It means that I'll be the ace of the exam.
Even if they do, I don't think you can.
He's right. Just be satisfied with the second rank.
What are you saying, Jang Dal?
It's me. Huh? The future secret royal inspector, Park Moon Soo.
Being an ace...
- is the only thing that fits me. - Sure.
They're posting it!
Let's go.
Excuse me.
My name is easy to find.
So I'll give you a way right away.
- Excuse me. - It's here!
He's right!
At last!
I...
am the ace!
- Ace? - Ace?
Kim Dae Song... is not my name!
Here!
Not there, master!
Come here!
Here! Your name is in the last!
Why is...
- it here? - Look, master.
Park Moon...
Master passed!
Forgive me, master. I honestly thought you would fail again.
Even if all the others pass,
I never imagined you would!
He passed!
Look! Our master passed!
My name...
Park Moon Soo!
At last, my name is...
- You passed! - I'm Park Moon Soo!
You're that Park Moon Soo!
With your advice...
to obtain a power,
I came this far.
I'll be looking...
forward to...
your loyalty.
It is my honor, Your Highness.
I hereby announce,
on the 1st day 32nd month of the Year of Pig,
Prince Yeoning will be crowned as a Crown Prince.
Crown Prince will serve the country...
and tentatively take my place to govern the nation.
And be the nation's...
joy.
It is my honor.
I hope you and I are...
walking on the same road.
I...
will always obey your command,
Your Majesty.
Civil and military functionaries!
Bow four times.
Bow.
Up.
Bow.
Up.
Bow.
Up.
Bow.
Up.
Haechi.
A legendary animal that distinguishes good and evil,
and protect the justice.
No. It's no longer...
a legend anymore.
Nice to meet you!
I was assigned to Saheonbu.
I'm Park Moon Soo.
And now...
you're all dead.
Stand up.
And...
now...
Although you became the Crown Prince, you're still on the line.
He doesn't deserve to be the Crown Prince!
Not because of your birth.
If I prove to be the king's material...
You should kick out Park Moon Soo!
For sure, I'll find out why Jeong Seok died, my lord.
He's dead?
He's illegally selling the prostitutes?
Be careful.
If you don't know when someone's after you, you'll die.
What are you doing?