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LOTTE ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

A HWANG KI-SUNG FILM COMPANY PRODUCTION

PRODUCER HWANG KI-SUNG

CHO YEO-JUNG

KIM DONG-WOOK

That way, sir

PRODUCER PARK SUNG-IL

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER HWANG YOON-JUNG

A KIM DAE-SEUNG FILM

Open your ears to hear the people

Calm thy heart first for the affairs of the nation

THE CONCUBINE

I apologize once again, sir

He is such a reckless lad

Perhaps your son should join us

No, sir! He is not my son, sir

He once saved my life at war, so I took him in like a son

You ruined the prince's hunt!

- Let's go! - How scary!

- The prince is but a thief! - How dare you!

Fool!

Let him go at once!

What have I done wrong?

There is an order to catching deer, too?

How dare you!

Lock him away at once!

- Yes, sir! - Kwon-yoo?

I apologize for the disturbance, Your Highness

Please forgive me

Wait until the guest has left

Why?

What worries you so?

Don't worry

I do not hear you reading these days

Just rumors of you wandering out in mad hunting

To not fall weak, men not only study but hunt and...

That is not what I meant

Why do you frequent Deputy-Minister Shin's house?

Because of his daughter?

A mere deputy-minister's girl?

I've never felt this way before

The court is always critical of the king's half brother

Stay away from her

It is only right that I visit you often, stepmother

You still call me stepmother, sire?

I fret you come to keep watch on me

Of course not

With no son and not even a concubine

They say I'm stopping you with ulterior motives

It is only because I feel sorry to my late queen

Though I am a stepmother, I have my courtly duties

Then, please find a new queen for me

I shall see to it immediately

Who is it?

Sir! Come in!

Your Highness!

How could you do this to me?

Sir! It is late Let us go in and talk

Did you not promise me?

Yes, but how could I go against the court's orders, sir?

Why? Does she not fancy me?

- Let's go in, sir! - Call your daughter out!

Let's go inside

I must talk with her! Where is she?

Since you went against the court, you must run for life

I'm not going anywhere alone

But there's nothing I can do for you

Just stay with me

Kwonyoo!

Kwonyoo!

Escort her away!

Kwonyoo!

No!

- No! - Hwayeon!

Let go!

- Kwonyoo! - Hwayeon!

No!

No, Father!

I suggested we run away Kwonyoo is innocent!

If this gets known, we'll all die including him

Please let him go

It's too late

- Guards! - Yes, sir!

I'll go in the palace!

If Kwonyoo dies, so will I!

Let go!

What have you done to her!

Hwayeon!

I Will do it

There are rules and steps to bathing, too

I have no right to my own body?

5 YEARS LATER

Your Majesty Prince Sung-won is here

It's been so long How've you been, brother?

Just roaming here and there, sire

I'm ashamed to see you so weak and pale, sire

I feel much better seeing you

How are things outside?

The grain and crops have fully ripened, sire

Your people are making spirits with Chrysanthemums

Recently, he's been ill quite often

I'm afraid the court physician does not know why

He'll regain his health soon Don't fret, Your Majesty

You left so suddenly I was worried

You worried about me?

How foolish of me to worry you both

I'm glad you've returned safely

I came upon hearing His Majesty's ill

I shall leave when he recovers

It'd be a burden on you and my nephew for me to stay

What burden? His Majesty welcomes you so

I've taken up too much of your time, Your Majesty

His Majesty appears blue and lifeless

Someone is deliberately trying to assassinate him

- Assassinate? How dare you? - Sirs! Let's calm down

Let's listen to the court physician

He's grown weak from boils and can't eat well

Perhaps it's the food!

If so, we must interrogate the royal kitchen matron!

That's preposterous

We can always do that after His Majesty recovers

What do you mean?

We must get to the truth behind His Majesty's illness

His Majesty's state is critical

Please come another day

What do you mean?

I am His Majesty's mother!

Step aside

Your Majesty!

Why do you keep me from meeting my ailing son!

I must see how he is at once!

His Majesty must rest now Ask her to go for today

Is the queen implying that I'd interfere in his health?

- My acupuncture set! Hurry! - Yes, sir

He isn't breathing!

Don't just watch! Do something!

This is a vital spot

- Please appoint your successor! - Please, Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

Farewell, My King!

Farewell, My King!

Farewell, My King!

Well done, Minister Yoon

But the prince and queen are still alive

The queen's father also has many followers

How hard can a woman and her child be?

Without the Left-State Minister and her father, she won't last

We must push ahead before the Queen Mother

She has the power to appoint the next king

They are not to be messed with

If you're ousted here,

you and the prince will be in danger

By the way

This is the royal kitchen's log

There's nothing around the day of the king's sudden illness

That means...

Yes. The matron who records the log is also missing

She must be hidden away somewhere inside the palace

Inside here?

Yes

We must find her and prove His Majesty was assassinated

With proof, I can gather up forces with some ministers

How dare you!

They're conspirators of high treason!

- Seize them! - Yes, sir!

High treason?

Why you!

Have you no fear of heaven!

There is a new heaven now!

The queen's father is charged with treason!

What?

The Queen Mother has ordered his arrest for treason

Fools!

How dare you! Go away at once!

Over there!

Stop!

Fools!

This color was made with red sage in lye

It must be soaked hundreds of times

to get this bright, blood-like color

It absorbs all other colors to shine even brighter

It's the king's color

Your Majesty!

It's not our duty to take part in the court's affairs

We look after His Majesty's necessities

We maintain the court's order and customs

We are invisible hands that keep the palace running

We exist only for His Majesty and the royal court

You must all remember and never forget that

Yes, sir!

It hasn't been long since His Majesty's been crowned

Thus, the court eunuchs will also stand guard for a while

If you fall, His Majesty is at risk!

Stand and fight!

Stand and fight!

Who is that lad?

Minister Yoon recommended him

Minister Yoon? He'll be the new power here

What do you mean?

Don't feign innocence

You're safe for now, but anything can happen

If you want to stay here long, stay close to him

Worried about your post?

You must be getting old

What's more important than that?

I almost lost my life last time

I trust you'll keep watching over me

Your Majesty

Lie to the left of the queen

Your Majesty

Lie over her with your heart to the left

Lick and suckle her lips then swallow her saliva, sire

Softly rub her lower stomach

Then, caress down farther

Wait until her breasts harden, then grasp them firmly, sire

Your Majesty

Begin intercourse, sire

The queen must grab his waist

and accept his royal penis

I am ready, sire Let it in

Go slowly, sire

Next is the anal position

Not yet, sire!

You must ejaculate later to impregnate a son

Please return to your chambers, sire

If the Queen Mother knew...

What happened?

I couldn't say a word in the royal kitchen

The maids run away when they see me

We must find the royal kitchen matron

Your Highness?

You found something? Tell me

Well, if she is still alive...

I once heard the eunuchs whispering

Past the Queen Mother's court and the laundry place

I heard there is a secret pathway underground

No sunlight can get through, But it snows all day there

And only the Queen Mother's private soldiers know of it

You wretch!

Greet the late king's concubine at once!

How dare you?

Bring me a table of food and wine!

His Majesty will come any moment

What's taking so long?

Why'd you come out? Let's return to your room

Let's put some makeup on and change your clothes

Why sure

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

Your Highness!

Please get me out of here

I just did as I was told

Calm down

And take a look at this

Did you write this?

Yes, Your Highness

But

Do you remember what His Majesty ate that day?

He had lunch at the Queen Mother's court

The Queen Mother?

She suddenly called His Majesty and ordered us not to prepare lunch

Why? Is it not to your liking?

It's because I have indigestion

Afraid it's poisoned, sire?

Of course not

They say you are ill because I'm poisoning you

Then, he had diarrhea all night

You two dare defile the palace order?

Make sure they never forget their sins!

Cut off the atrocious fool's penis!

Remove her womb and sew her genitals!

Show them the strict order of the court!

Yes, ma'am!

You have such soft hands

I know, sir

Your Majesty

Who are you?

Please kill me. I mean, no!

I asked who you are

I deserve to die

She is Her Highness' maid from home

Please forgive me, sire

What brings you to this humble sire?

I haven't visited since you moved to this place

Where did you go at night with no guards?

My father is locked up How could I just sit and wait?

I apologize

I've been too busy with things

You must be devastated

I shall see to your father's release

I cannot be a burden on you, sire

I am just grateful to be alive

It must be uncomfortable in this old place

Chief Eunuch!

Furnish this place suited to Her Highness

That is under jurisdiction of the Queen Mother, sire

What?

It's her jurisdiction?

So, you won't follow the king's order?

Your Highness! Look at this!

His Majesty sent such nice things

This way!

Embankment work on Nakdong River damaged tributary

The peasant shares in great harm

With the rainy season 320 homes were lost

And over 200 people went missing

Apart from what's required, reduce the taxes

Order all district magistrates

to send soldiers to help the people

Next is a list of pardoned sinners in honor of the coronation

Excluding murders and high treason

280 sinners in the capital and 137 elsewhere were...

Do you people not see me?

Why don't you submit reports to me?

While His Majesty learns affairs, the Queen Mother is...

Does it look like I'm learning by just sitting here?

From now on, prepare reports for him to see as well

Continue

Is the queen's father on the list?

Have you lost your mind?

Do you not know for whom they are being purged?

The former queen's father has many followers

I fret it'll perturb the people

You kept watch on me?

Though you act as regent, I am still the king

You're not ready

Mentioning personal feelings at court is no king!

Forgotten how we made it here?

If we don't nip the bud, we could get hurt again

We almost died when your court was on fire

I've never once forgotten that

Please stop mentioning that

Every woman in the palace is yours, but one!

You can never touch that woman

Bring all the eunuchs at the former queen's court!

What have I done wrong?

I did all you wanted, Mother

I accepted her as sister-in-law

And became the king as you wished!

What more do you want from me?

If the bee will not shoo away

the flower will be cut off

Get me a drink

Hwayeon!

Hwayeon!

I took you in like my own son

How dare you covet my daughter!

Hwayeon!

Remember why I let you live And never come to us again

- Guards! - Yes, sir!

- Castrate him at once! - Yes, sir!

Kwonyoo? How did you come here?

I thought you were dead

No. I prayed every moment for you to be alive

Kwonyoo

I'm so glad to see you alive and well

Kwonyoo died back then, madam

What do you mean? Please help me

I have no clue what is happening

I found evidence the king's been murdered

Please, go back

Do you not know I'm Minister Yoon's man?

What do you mean?

You're the only one I have in the palace

Kwonyoo

How could you?

How could I be of any help now?

What more do you want in life?

If you want to live, run away alone

Alone again

Like before

Run by yourself

No visitors are allowed

Still, Her Highness is here

Just for a moment?

I could lose my head I'm sorry

Could you at least give this to my elderly father?

It's rice gruel

Your daughter sent this

You?

How did you come here?

Such a dangerous act

My daughter is innocent

I heard what happened from the royal kitchen matron

Who should I tell this to?

Look. I'll die for my sin But not her!

You should've killed me back then

Stop! Come back!

How is the former queen?

She is well, Your Majesty

Visit her day and night to make sure she's well

Yes, sire

How dare you?

Persimmon is harmful to His Majesty's boils

What is your name?

Choongyoung, sire

How'd you know I have boils?

I knew from how you hesitated leaning against your back

Tell me, how can boils be subdued?

Sweat and chills can cause boils to form easily, sire

It is best to avoid raw or cold foods

You seem familiar

Have we met before?

No, sire. How can a lowly man meet His Majesty?

I like this lad Promote him as senior eunuch

Your Majesty

To become a senior, one must work over 16 years

It took him over 20 years to reach that post to be here

- This man came in recently - What?

Can't I do as I wish even with a eunuch?

Why?

Do you only follow the Queen Mother, too?

As you wish, sire

What brings Your Highness here this late?

Is it this?

Kwonyoo

They will be beheaded at dawn

Why make the effort?

The poor kitchen matron died because of you

Madam? What is it?

I must watch my father die for we couldn't die with the king

Please kill us first, sire

Beheading the former queen's father is too harsh

Please take back the order

The court has already decided

Please save her father!

I will do whatever you want

I will no longer seek her!

Loyal ministers wish this to stabilize your reign!

No further discussion

Who do you speak of?

The relatives on your side who all hold posts?

She must suffer so because the late king didn't kill us?

Watch what you say!

Am I this nation's king at all?

Not this time It won't be as you wish

Sire!

- Chief Eunuch? - Yes, sire

Run and stop the execution

Changing the Queen Mother's order will...

Then, you go!

No judgments That is not up to us

All hear His Majesty's command!

Shin Ik-chul and his men have plotted high treason

And endangered the court

By law, their entire family must die and...

Wretched fool!

You poisoned the late king to death!

Off with his head!

Step aside!

I must speak with her!

Your Majesty

Sire!

Please calm down

Why you!

Perhaps it's best to go, sire

There. Checkmate

Let me see

Oh no. Take back just one move?

Again? Nothing comes for free

I have nothing but my balls Want that?

Testicles? Why sure! I've been dying for them

I'll take back 10 moves!

Why look like you just stepped in shit?

How is the game?

I always win, but it's not fun

Why? Trouble in the court?

30 years here, I thought I knew it inside out

But I'm still not sure of what is right or wrong

Why you

It's hard to tell who is right because everyone is right

When I cut off my balls to come here I sealed off reasoning, too

It's not about right or wrong Just having power or not here

Wait

Did I just say that? Not bad, aren't I?

Yes. Indeed

What would you have become instead of a eunuch?

Just leading a happy life with a wife and kids

Forget it

Unless we die, we can't ever leave here

You fool!

Testing to see if my eyes will pop out or not?

I can't stand him!

KING

It is obvious for whom they plotted treason

Depose the former queen and banish her and her son

Your Majesty

Please punish the former queen to avoid any future harm

Our king isn't coming again?

Your Majesty Please give the order

Please give the order!

Find reason against her to persuade the king first!

Dismissed

Your Majesty

Please depose and banish them

Call the Chief Minister

Why not look at me?

I am embarrassed to see you without your proper robes, sire

This is embarrassing?

You who clearly show ulterior motives is far more shameless

I'll ask one thing

What trait is most important to be king?

Showing virtue with humanity, sire

Then, what is the root of humanity?

Compassion, sire

Is banishing a widow compassion?

- Is that a virtuous deed? - But, sire

You can kill us all, but think of the court and...

Old fool!

Do you think the Queen Mother's regency will last forever?

Take the others and go Or you'll get your wish to die!

Go away at once!

His Majesty has arrived

Stay here

Please return during the day, sire

I heard you are ill

With my father's head up on the street, how can I be well?

Is that why you avoid me so?

Do you know what is happening in the court?

I know very well, sire

Those dying to banish me will be avid to find you here

So please

Do not come for me again

How can you be so cruel?

Why do you think I endure being on the throne? For what?

Why put me in such misery?

Yell at me instead

For stealing my nephew's seat and letting your father die!

Say you are angry! Say it!

What is your name?

It's Geum-ok, Your Majesty

Why? Will you take her to your chambers?

Why not, madam

Please don't do this!

Don't let me go! I don't want to!

Let's go!

Your Highness!

Please! I don't want to go!

Everything happened as you wished

Are you happy to get your revenge!

I thought

you came into the palace for me

Now what?

What do I do?

If you want to live

If you want to leave the palace

I shall find a way

Why? Am I next?

Do you know where I just came from?

I saw your father's head hung in the street

Does she resent me greatly?

She is torn by the loss

She cannot eat

She is devastated

Go on

How does she look before sleeping?

Pardon?

Well, she changes her clothes

She unties her hair

And sleeps in a white dress

Who undresses her?

I do, sire

How do you undress her?

Well, I untie the breast-tie

- Do you bathe her, too? - Yes, sire

How do you bathe her?

She goes into a scented hot tub

Where do you wash her first?

With a fine cloth I wash her breasts and shoulders

Is she soft?

Yes, she is so soft and white

Go on

When she gets up, I wash between her legs

Your Majesty

This is your new room, madam

You've gained His Majesty's favor, but have yet to be a concubine

Please mind your conduct and do not wander from this room

Yes, ma'am

I see

She will be your maid

Madam

Is there anything you need?

- No. You may go - Yes, ma'am

Go away at once!

Servants!

Thank you, Your Majesty

Oh, Your Majesty

Geum-ok!

Having fun, sir?

What a strange world

I became a royal concubine

And you became a eunuch Interesting, isn't it?

His Majesty is here

We're just in time

They are not to be disturbed

You became a senior eunuch?

Will you help in His Majesty coming to my court?

Remember our ties from outside the palace?

I've forgotten all that happened outside

You must help me to keep your secrets

You've gone high enough

Watch your tongue to avoid bringing harm upon yourself

Your Majesty

How I upset you not knowing the great pains I've caused

No, madam

I, too, have been upset over what happened to your father

What harm does the Queen Mother think my son and I could be?

Madam

Forgive me about your father

How could I blame you, sire?

I must not be fit to be king

What do you mean, sire?

The late king always said you had the wisdom and morals

Why the Queen Mother's regency?

What a shame and a pity

It's time you gave orders to depose them, Your Majesty

Deposing her is not the only way

Pardon?

Who would seek the truth if she fell prey to a mishap?

Don't mind her

She's survived in the palace for over 30 years

Do you know why she has but one ear?

She heard something she should not

She is wise She knows to go along with the tide

He visited the former queen?

Do you know anything about poison?

I once saw poisonous aconite while with ginseng diggers

- Having this inside the palace... - Means trouble

But to those who don't know, it's just a rook

Know how to make poison with that?

- By burning it, sir - Then, make it

If the mother and son won't leave, there's only one way out of here

You deal with where His Majesty sleeps?

Me?

I wouldn't dare

Could you lead him to me on the 3rd?

- Please, madam - Who knows?

If I give birth to a prince, you'll be the chief eunuch

No use for the libido I get from eating frogs

Excuse me

30 years here, I can tell why you came

Let's see if you're fit to bear a son

Just examining Don't get excited

- I need something that works well - Sure

- Got different sized breasts? - No!

Your medicine depends on that It'll be harder to have sons

- They're different, right? - No

Let me take a look

I'll have to feel them to be sure

They're the same!

That's good

This'll go in

Is this for a son?

Turn a girl into a boy before birth

Decoct it and drink it the day before

The day before

Wait

This is the son She took the daughter

People are so cunning

When you go up, you don't want to get down

Right, Your Highness?

With His Majesty's favor, who says I can't become a queen?

How dare you!

Watch your words, madam

You dare tell me what to do?

With the king's favor who would I help?

Would I do anything to harm you?

Of course How can I help?

I should adorn myself to catch his eye

I need jewelry

Take whatever you think you'll need

When you give birth to a crown prince

I'll build a temple somewhere and pray there for life

I'm ashamed for being unable to give birth to a son

His Majesty sent word he is in pain and will not sleep here

Does he know it's the most auspicious day in 4 years?

Yes, Your Majesty

Let's go. My son is ill, I must see him

Have you learned the traits of a king?

It's okay. Tell me

Yes, sire It's wisdom, virtue, and honor

Good

What does wisdom mean?

It means having open eyes and ears

The eyes must foresee things

The ears must listen to the people

Good

That is correct

Here

Sire? The decoction is getting cold

I must be nothing more than a breeding pig

Of course not, sire

How can having an heir be taken lightly?

Quiet! You drink it

It would've been better if you were king

Sire. The Queen Mother has arrived

What are you doing!

I am not only your son, but the king

What king? When you don't come to the assemblies!

You don't give me a chance to do anything

You make all the decisions

Now, you want me to be a puppet?

When things settle and you have an heir, I will step down

When will that be?

What?

Why don't you just sit on the throne, Mother?

I am sick of sleeping with the queen before you!

I just have to sow the seeds?

It doesn't have to be the queen

An auspicious day?

I'll give the concubines a chance!

Who is it?

It's Lady Geum-ok, sire

Let's go

Why you!

Your Majesty

Why do you have this?

Your Majesty, please...

Tell me why you have this!

Sire! I can explain...

Your Majesty!

I have something to say, sire

There's something you must know

Why was this in someone else's hand?

Please calm your anger and have a seat, sire

Don't you know how I feel?

Do you detest me that much?

Am I...

no better than that eunuch?

Drag him in

He seemed familiar

He was the fool who lived in your house!

You disguised him as a eunuch?

- That's preposterous - Explain yourself!

Why is that fool here!

I didn't know he was here until recently, Your Majesty

You expect me to believe that?

I remember how he used to look at you!

You and that fool!

Who's the father of your prematurely born son?

Is he my brother's son or not?

Undress him

I must see if he is a eunuch or not!

Must you humiliate me like this?

Strip him!

Sire. Why would you see something so hideous?

Please leave, sire

Madam!

Don't you know how I feel?

Do you really think I don't know?

When the Queen Mother watches so viciously...

Queen Mother or not, I don't know care!

Look at me. I'm a wreck I want you so!

Sire

Sire!

Sire!

When you become a true king, please return then

I shall become a king

I shall become a true king

He broke family morals and...

No one must know of this

Yes, Your Majesty

You know very well, sir

What I had to do to seat him on the throne

Get rid of her

Why didn't you tell me?

What would change by telling you?

If you only told me...

Let's run

Then what?

We tried that once

Rather than living like this, let's all leave together

Going outside the palace means death for us

I won't endanger my son

No matter what, he's the late king's prince

He'll die because of that

No

I'll protect him no matter what

Then

How can I help?

What do you want me to do?

Hwayeon

Sire

You shot 40 times Think of...

You called, Your Majesty?

Shoot!

Let's see how good you are

I dare not hold His Majesty's bow

Give him a bow

Kwonyoo

Why'd you come into the palace?

Becoming a court eunuch was the only way I had, sire

A eunuch dare loved the queen?

Of course not, sire

I must see the former queen

I acted disrespectfully last night, so I must see her

The Queen Mother is sick in bed Will you visit her first?

He still suspects it

We can't keep staying here

Sire, please...

Sire!

What is it, sire?

Sire

Kwonyoo? Where is he?

Call Choongyoung

I'm not drinking that decoction again

But, Your Majesty

The Queen Mother makes sure you drink this every day

Then, you drink it

Pardon?

But we don't even eat garlic to curb our libido, sire

Eunuchs have sexual drive?

We can't have erections but still feel sexual desires, sire

Choongyoung

You drink it

Why? You can't?

Afraid to be sexually aroused?

Drink it

I won't endanger my son

I'll protect him no matter what

No worries Yours is completely gone

No!

It can't be!

Who is it?

Who ordered this?

Please calm down, sire

I do not know anything, sire

I just got the medicine and decocted it as usual

Your Majesty...

Anyone who speaks of this shall be beheaded!

Call the physician in secret

Save him I have something to hear from him

Forgive me, sire!

I do not know anything

Show the evidence

Do you recognize it?

It was found in your room

I really don't know, sire

Why?

Did the Queen Mother say to kill me?

Of course not, sire

Then, who is in charge of the medicinal herbs?

It's Minister Yoon, sire

No one is allowed in, sir

Look

Wake up!

Pil-woon, wake up

Water...

Here

More

Are you okay?

I'm a sore sight, aren't I?

I must look awful

You don't look too bad

He gave Minister Yoon's name

Terror will soon strike the palace

Send me along before then?

What do you mean?

You know very well what power is

His Majesty must want something out of this

Though living in dung is better than dying

I don't want to go on

Please?

I can't!

What if the king wants your name?

What are you doing?

I'll get you out of the palace

It's no use. I'm exhausted

I'll see to everything!

Look...

Thanks for your company

Sorry to go first

Put that down!

No!

Wake up!

Pil-woon! No!

Go in peace, my friend

Don't stop by here and there

Just look at the white light and go straight there

I promise

I'll bring the prince back safely

We'll soon meet again Don't fret, Your Highness

Mother! I don't want to go!

Mother!

That is nothing but the truth?

I wouldn't dare lie to you, Your Majesty

She deceived a eunuch's child for the king's son?

And became a queen?

Wretched whore!

Come in!

Yes, Your Majesty

Send her to the dungeon

Me?

Your Majesty!

I'll go back to being a maid! Please, not the dungeon!

I'd rather die than go there!

Kill her

But, Your Majesty! No!

Let me go!

Why are you doing this to me?

Please save me, Your Majesty!

Let go! No!

Your Majesty!

I don't want to die!

There is more!

The Queen Mother sent strict orders to escort you

Minister Yoon! The king has charged you!

Fool! How dare you come here like that?

What's going on?

Minister Yoon is charged with treason

Treason?

Go away at once!

I apologize, but the king ordered to imprison him at once

The king's order?

Who put you in that position?

You dare raise your sword?

You dare raise a sword at me?

I'll go to the king Go to the dungeon and kill her!

The chief eunuch has arrived, sire

Sire!

Where are you?

I know you are here!

Come out here!

Sitting up here

I can see why you were so attached to it

What are you doing there?

Why did you order Minister Yoon's arrest?

You sent away the soldiers I sent?

How can you send soldiers to your mother?

I must really be a puppet king

You liked that seat so much, you cut me up into a puppet

Now, you'll get rid of me?

What do you mean?

Did you give the order to poison me?

What?

The physician confessed

You plotted with Yoon to kill me?

What?

- That's preposterous! - Isn't it?

I thought it was strange

Your man, Yoon, couldn't have plotted this alone!

This is a trap!

The former queen is up to this That wretch!

Right. Now, I see

Poison the decoction than frame her?

Kill me, her, and my nephew?

Then, who did you plan to seat here?

What do you mean?

Minister Yoon and I lived to out you on that throne!

You lasted quite long

- Kill her! - Yes, sir!

- Who are you! - Charge!

Kill them!

Seize everyone one of the traitors!

Traitors!

Do you know what she did?

The late king couldn't have children

Be honest for once!

Have you forgotten?

The late queen died while giving birth!

I poisoned him since

- The prince's birth is dubious - What?

You poisoned my brother?

Who asked you to do that?

For whom!

For whom did you do that!

When did I ever say I wanted to be king?

When did I ever say I wanted to be king!

My child...

Look at me

It was all to protect you in this cruel palace

I'm your mother

Why'd you force me on the throne

and turn me into someone who can't trust his mother?

You can't trust me?

You dare defy your mother!

If you all meet, the truth will come out

Guards!

Bring Minister Yoon and Kwonyoo at once!

That won't happen!

Yes, it will!

Minister Yoon!

I brought the criminals as ordered, Your Majesty

The physician confessed

Evidence was found in his room

Who do you think he said was behind this?

How would I know, sire?

Why can't you say it!

I do not know anything

I drank the decoction, did I not?

Then, Why'd you hesitate when I told you to drink it!

You knew it was poisoned, didn't you!

Enough! Stop it!

I'm asking this fool a question!

You knew!

How'd you know it was poisoned?

Sire!

Do you know what she did?

She defiled the royal court with that fool!

Drag her here to confess!

Yes!

I'm guilty

Guilty for bearing the late king's son

And guilty for being alive

You're guilty for this uproar due to your son

And guilty for distracting the king!

But, Your Majesty

Who is that man?

He's Minister Yoon's man who killed my father

What daughter would secretly plot with the enemy?

You wretch!

How dare you show fake tears here!

What would my young child know or do

that I'd covet your throne?

If I thought that in the slightest

I'd bite my tongue and die right here

But I cannot die falsely accused as someone so shameless

Confess the truth!

Who ordered you to poison the decoction?

The Queen Mother

She ordered me to make the poison

And Minister Yoon gave it to...

This is a trap!

It's a trap, sire!

What are you doing?

Why did you do it!

Was the throne that dear to kill your own son?

Tell me!

Calm down, sire!

She can't breathe! Sire!

Lock them up and execute them all!

Escort the Queen Mother to remain in her quarters

Anyone who dares contact her shall be gravely punished!

Your Majesty! No!

Thank you for keeping your promise

I shall never forget this

Our son...Protect him well

Our son?

The prince is no one's son

He is my son

When you become a true king, please return then

Is it all done?

Will you accept me now?

Farewell, My King!

Farewell, My King!

Farewell, My King!

Open your ears to hear the people

Calm thy heart first for the affairs of the nation

Understood?

Your Highness?

At last, it happened?

I am very sorry

So, you came for me?

Do me a favor