1 00:00:38,538 --> 00:00:44,919 CAPTIVATING THE KING 2 00:00:45,587 --> 00:00:48,423 {\an8}EPISODE 5 3 00:01:05,231 --> 00:01:06,232 {\an8}My lady. 4 00:01:06,316 --> 00:01:08,735 {\an8}It has been a long time since I have sent word to you. 5 00:01:09,611 --> 00:01:13,031 {\an8}The Special Firearms Unit has been more alert to uncover 6 00:01:13,114 --> 00:01:15,158 {\an8}any suspicious behavior since early last month, 7 00:01:15,241 --> 00:01:16,743 {\an8}so I had to be cautious. 8 00:01:17,494 --> 00:01:19,996 {\an8}The vigilance has increased in and out of the palace 9 00:01:21,706 --> 00:01:23,333 as the First Senior Consort 10 00:01:23,416 --> 00:01:26,002 was caught sneaking a shaman into the palace to perform rituals 11 00:01:26,086 --> 00:01:28,713 - in hopes of bearing the King's son. - How dare you! 12 00:01:28,797 --> 00:01:29,839 - Hurry! - What are you doing? 13 00:01:29,923 --> 00:01:32,300 - She was expelled and exiled that day. - Let me go! 14 00:01:32,383 --> 00:01:33,718 However, before she was exiled, 15 00:01:33,802 --> 00:01:36,971 she implored His Majesty that Her Royal Highness approved the ritual, 16 00:01:37,680 --> 00:01:39,474 so the palace was turned upside down. 17 00:01:39,557 --> 00:01:41,059 Please forgive me! 18 00:01:41,142 --> 00:01:43,478 Her Royal Highness gave me her permission! 19 00:01:48,274 --> 00:01:50,109 Your Majesty! 20 00:01:50,193 --> 00:01:52,403 It is a greater sin to be unfilial than disloyal. 21 00:01:52,487 --> 00:01:54,405 Your people are watching. 22 00:01:54,489 --> 00:01:55,323 Your Majesty. 23 00:01:55,406 --> 00:01:58,493 Her Majesty and the Great Lord tried to soothe his anger 24 00:01:58,576 --> 00:02:00,120 but to no avail. 25 00:02:00,203 --> 00:02:02,747 His Majesty refused to see Her Royal Highness 26 00:02:02,831 --> 00:02:05,792 and stormed out for a walk, raising an uproar. 27 00:02:06,376 --> 00:02:08,586 Go find His Majesty immediately! 28 00:02:10,421 --> 00:02:12,132 According to the maids of the King's quarters, 29 00:02:12,215 --> 00:02:15,552 Senior Court Lady Dong is to blame for all of it. 30 00:02:16,052 --> 00:02:19,097 His Majesty does not care for Her Majesty and the concubines. 31 00:02:19,180 --> 00:02:21,516 Scandalously, he only favors Senior Court Lady Dong, 32 00:02:21,599 --> 00:02:23,309 the late king's court lady. 33 00:02:23,893 --> 00:02:26,271 Thus, Her Royal Highness, who is hoping for a Prince Royal, 34 00:02:26,354 --> 00:02:28,898 had to take drastic measures and urged the First Senior Consort. 35 00:02:31,526 --> 00:02:34,821 When His Majesty is out for a walk or is not tending to state affairs, 36 00:02:34,904 --> 00:02:36,406 he always goes to Yeongchwijeong 37 00:02:36,489 --> 00:02:38,449 to play baduk with Prince Deokseong. 38 00:02:39,492 --> 00:02:42,078 I would like to tell you more about Yeongchwijeong, 39 00:02:42,162 --> 00:02:45,081 but all servants of the court are forbidden from entering. 40 00:02:45,165 --> 00:02:46,624 Thus, not much has been known. 41 00:02:47,500 --> 00:02:49,377 I will send you word again. 42 00:02:54,340 --> 00:02:55,341 My lady. 43 00:02:55,842 --> 00:02:57,760 I, Chu Dal-ha, send my greetings. 44 00:03:00,430 --> 00:03:02,974 Prince Deokseong's residence hosts feasts almost daily, 45 00:03:03,057 --> 00:03:05,226 so I had no trouble getting in. 46 00:03:05,310 --> 00:03:06,311 My lord. 47 00:03:07,103 --> 00:03:10,398 Recently, he hired baduk players to play and come up with clever moves. 48 00:03:11,149 --> 00:03:14,360 It seems like it is to prepare tricks to use against the King. 49 00:03:14,861 --> 00:03:16,571 He is greedy yet resourceful. 50 00:03:17,155 --> 00:03:20,366 Even the Three Hwans seem wary of the flaunt of his power. 51 00:03:24,120 --> 00:03:25,121 Right. 52 00:03:25,204 --> 00:03:27,790 That refers to the Principal Director of the Privy Council, Park Jong-hwan, 53 00:03:28,416 --> 00:03:29,667 Great Lord Oh Wook-hwan, 54 00:03:30,168 --> 00:03:32,921 and the newly appointed Minister of War, Min Ji-hwan. 55 00:03:33,004 --> 00:03:36,341 People coined the nickname by playing on the last syllable of their names. 56 00:04:07,872 --> 00:04:08,915 Prince Deokseong, 57 00:04:08,998 --> 00:04:10,667 I enclose the play explanation 58 00:04:11,167 --> 00:04:13,336 of the baduk player I have recommended. 59 00:04:14,254 --> 00:04:15,797 I hope you find it helpful. 60 00:04:32,772 --> 00:04:35,483 I send my greetings to you, Master Choam. 61 00:04:36,067 --> 00:04:39,362 I have read the play explanation you have sent me. 62 00:04:39,946 --> 00:04:44,284 The skills of the baduk player you have recommended are exquisite. 63 00:04:44,367 --> 00:04:46,661 I must say I am quite satisfied. 64 00:04:47,662 --> 00:04:50,123 {\an8}"I would like to play baduk with the player myself. 65 00:04:50,915 --> 00:04:54,002 {\an8}Please have them visit me without any delay." 66 00:04:56,170 --> 00:04:57,297 Congratulations. 67 00:04:57,380 --> 00:05:00,008 You became Prince Deokseong's baduk player as you wished. 68 00:05:03,886 --> 00:05:05,972 I imagined you were looking forward to it. 69 00:05:06,597 --> 00:05:08,099 Why do you look so dispirited? 70 00:05:08,766 --> 00:05:11,686 Are you afraid now that things have worked out? 71 00:05:13,521 --> 00:05:14,981 I am not afraid, 72 00:05:16,274 --> 00:05:18,818 for I have looked forward to this moment for three years. 73 00:05:20,028 --> 00:05:21,070 However, 74 00:05:21,863 --> 00:05:25,116 I am concerned that I may be putting you in harm's way 75 00:05:26,034 --> 00:05:27,827 if I go through with this. 76 00:05:27,910 --> 00:05:29,662 Absolute nonsense. 77 00:05:30,663 --> 00:05:32,332 If you were that concerned, 78 00:05:32,415 --> 00:05:35,668 you would have accepted my plea to go easy on me during our game. 79 00:05:41,799 --> 00:05:43,760 I shall fend for myself. 80 00:05:43,843 --> 00:05:44,844 Thus, 81 00:05:46,012 --> 00:05:47,638 just worry about yourself. 82 00:05:49,807 --> 00:05:52,560 You have generously taken me in and cared for a fool like me. 83 00:05:53,436 --> 00:05:54,812 I will never forget your kindness. 84 00:06:00,985 --> 00:06:04,447 My lady, the Sixth Royal Secretary has been dismissed once again. 85 00:06:04,530 --> 00:06:06,866 This is the third time already this year. 86 00:06:07,492 --> 00:06:09,452 Why is it so difficult to revive 87 00:06:09,535 --> 00:06:13,414 the peach tree the late king had planted? 88 00:06:13,498 --> 00:06:15,917 Your Majesty, I have committed an unforgivable sin! 89 00:06:16,501 --> 00:06:18,127 I beg for your forgiveness! 90 00:06:18,211 --> 00:06:19,837 I do not want to see you. 91 00:06:20,755 --> 00:06:22,006 Leave my sight now! 92 00:06:22,840 --> 00:06:25,551 With His Majesty's wrath becoming greater by the day, 93 00:06:25,635 --> 00:06:29,263 we are all praying for a flower to bloom on the dead tree. 94 00:06:30,014 --> 00:06:32,391 But I wonder if that day will ever come. 95 00:07:59,228 --> 00:08:00,271 Your Majesty. 96 00:08:01,606 --> 00:08:04,484 You do not look well. 97 00:08:08,779 --> 00:08:11,574 The new emperor of the Qing has been chosen. 98 00:08:12,158 --> 00:08:14,619 Prince Rui must have compromised, 99 00:08:14,702 --> 00:08:18,080 seeing how he handed over the throne to his young nephew. 100 00:08:19,874 --> 00:08:22,835 Upon hearing the news of the Emperor's sudden demise, 101 00:08:22,919 --> 00:08:26,547 I thought there would be a bloodbath over the throne. 102 00:08:28,341 --> 00:08:30,510 It seems like he made a wise choice. 103 00:08:31,344 --> 00:08:34,096 No matter how strong Prince Rui's authority is, 104 00:08:34,722 --> 00:08:37,016 one cannot go against nature's orders. 105 00:08:43,648 --> 00:08:44,565 Your Majesty. 106 00:08:44,649 --> 00:08:47,401 That is not what I meant. 107 00:08:47,485 --> 00:08:49,445 You are right, Prince Deokseong. 108 00:08:49,946 --> 00:08:54,450 It is only natural for the son to inherit the throne than a brother. 109 00:08:55,201 --> 00:08:56,285 It is the right way. 110 00:08:56,369 --> 00:08:59,497 It seems I have been completely oblivious 111 00:08:59,580 --> 00:09:00,998 to such a natural and just way. 112 00:09:03,918 --> 00:09:04,919 Your Majesty. 113 00:09:05,503 --> 00:09:07,463 I have committed an unforgivable sin. 114 00:09:08,005 --> 00:09:10,758 I must have become senile with old age. 115 00:09:10,841 --> 00:09:13,803 I beg for your forgiveness. 116 00:09:16,472 --> 00:09:20,226 What is there to forgive when you have only spoken the truth? 117 00:09:20,309 --> 00:09:21,435 Is that not right? 118 00:09:34,240 --> 00:09:35,074 My lady. 119 00:09:37,535 --> 00:09:38,661 Why are you here? 120 00:09:38,744 --> 00:09:42,540 Were you worried I would have forgotten my way around the capital? 121 00:09:43,124 --> 00:09:44,750 I have an urgent matter to discuss. 122 00:09:46,836 --> 00:09:48,004 What is it? 123 00:10:05,563 --> 00:10:08,107 Prince Deokseong died suddenly last night. 124 00:10:16,157 --> 00:10:19,118 Rumor in the capital has it that he was murdered. 125 00:10:25,291 --> 00:10:27,918 {\an8}Three years of effort have been destroyed at once. 126 00:10:29,337 --> 00:10:31,130 There is still a way. 127 00:10:31,714 --> 00:10:32,590 You cannot do that. 128 00:10:32,673 --> 00:10:34,508 Why are you always saying no? 129 00:10:35,051 --> 00:10:36,677 The idea you keep pushing forth, 130 00:10:36,761 --> 00:10:40,514 that you will end it all by killing the King in your own demise, 131 00:10:40,598 --> 00:10:42,391 is an act out of spite and not revenge. 132 00:10:42,975 --> 00:10:45,353 My father and Hongjang would not have agreed to it either. 133 00:10:46,520 --> 00:10:49,398 Why are you acting like this when you agreed to follow my plan? 134 00:10:50,524 --> 00:10:53,277 Things may not go as you have planned. 135 00:10:53,361 --> 00:10:54,820 Look what happened to Prince Deokseong. 136 00:10:55,404 --> 00:10:56,822 It will go as planned. 137 00:10:56,906 --> 00:10:58,491 I will not allow failure, 138 00:10:58,574 --> 00:11:00,117 but if I do end up failing, 139 00:11:01,744 --> 00:11:03,412 then you may have your way. 140 00:11:05,456 --> 00:11:06,999 That is a promise. 141 00:11:07,083 --> 00:11:08,751 Why are you being so relentless? 142 00:11:09,794 --> 00:11:11,712 What a way to treat me. 143 00:11:16,967 --> 00:11:19,178 Fine. I promise. 144 00:11:22,515 --> 00:11:24,350 What will you do now? 145 00:11:26,060 --> 00:11:27,228 I am hungry. 146 00:11:28,312 --> 00:11:29,563 Let us eat first. 147 00:11:33,734 --> 00:11:34,735 Shall we? 148 00:11:58,342 --> 00:11:59,343 Your Majesty. 149 00:11:59,427 --> 00:12:00,886 The Principal Director of the Privy Council, 150 00:12:00,970 --> 00:12:03,180 the Great Lord, and the Minister of War seek audience. 151 00:12:06,016 --> 00:12:07,351 Let them in. 152 00:12:21,615 --> 00:12:25,161 I believe I mentioned that I would skip the morning assembly. 153 00:12:25,244 --> 00:12:26,245 We are aware. 154 00:12:26,787 --> 00:12:29,206 However, as members of the Border Defense Council, 155 00:12:29,290 --> 00:12:33,252 we have come to make an urgent request despite the discourtesy. 156 00:12:39,425 --> 00:12:41,343 What is this urgent request you speak of? 157 00:12:42,845 --> 00:12:44,555 I shall inform you, Your... 158 00:12:44,638 --> 00:12:46,140 You answer, Minister Min. 159 00:12:49,643 --> 00:12:50,728 Your Majesty. 160 00:12:50,811 --> 00:12:53,731 We seek to dismiss and punish the Executive Assistant of Uiju, Kim Myung-ha. 161 00:12:54,398 --> 00:12:55,983 Please grant us your approval. 162 00:12:57,401 --> 00:12:58,861 What is the reason? 163 00:12:58,944 --> 00:13:01,447 When those the Qing wanted for trespassing on the border ran away, 164 00:13:01,530 --> 00:13:03,157 Kim Myung-ha idly sat by. 165 00:13:03,657 --> 00:13:06,035 He did not agree to their extradition request either. 166 00:13:06,118 --> 00:13:08,746 As he forsook his duties to watch over the border, 167 00:13:08,829 --> 00:13:11,457 it is only right to dismiss and punish him. 168 00:13:12,666 --> 00:13:16,170 I seem to remember hearing a similar petition. 169 00:13:16,253 --> 00:13:19,673 I knew you would remember, Your Majesty. 170 00:13:20,466 --> 00:13:22,760 A report was once made about his failure to capture 171 00:13:22,843 --> 00:13:26,555 those who had trespassed the border under the pretext of harvesting ginseng. 172 00:13:27,056 --> 00:13:30,976 Thanks to your explanation, I now clearly remember it. 173 00:13:33,020 --> 00:13:35,147 Why did you not punish him back then? 174 00:13:36,398 --> 00:13:39,235 This would not have happened if you had fulfilled your duties. 175 00:13:41,612 --> 00:13:42,655 Pardon? 176 00:13:43,280 --> 00:13:44,365 Well, Your Majesty, 177 00:13:44,448 --> 00:13:46,700 that was because... 178 00:13:46,784 --> 00:13:49,370 It was clear he had received a bribe and let them go, 179 00:13:49,453 --> 00:13:51,789 but as we did not have solid evidence or witnesses, 180 00:13:51,872 --> 00:13:53,415 we could not punish him then. 181 00:13:56,293 --> 00:13:58,587 Are you certain the same thing will not happen? 182 00:13:58,671 --> 00:14:01,298 Can you see it through this time? 183 00:14:04,969 --> 00:14:06,262 Your Majesty. 184 00:14:06,345 --> 00:14:09,306 If we do not punish Kim Myung-ha for his crimes this time, 185 00:14:09,390 --> 00:14:11,725 the Qing will not stand and watch. 186 00:14:12,309 --> 00:14:14,103 We must dismiss and punish him 187 00:14:14,186 --> 00:14:16,772 before the Qing's envoy arrives 188 00:14:16,855 --> 00:14:19,149 to prevent their condemnation. 189 00:14:21,694 --> 00:14:22,945 All right. 190 00:14:23,737 --> 00:14:25,072 Summon him to the capital. 191 00:14:43,966 --> 00:14:45,467 Father! 192 00:14:46,510 --> 00:14:47,761 Father! 193 00:14:49,805 --> 00:14:50,806 Father! 194 00:14:53,684 --> 00:14:54,935 Father! 195 00:14:58,981 --> 00:15:00,065 My lord. 196 00:15:05,195 --> 00:15:07,489 Did you look into the crumbling fortress wall? 197 00:15:07,573 --> 00:15:10,826 I have safeguarded it temporarily, 198 00:15:11,368 --> 00:15:14,079 but it will collapse after one heavy rain. 199 00:15:15,623 --> 00:15:18,709 Jang Mu-dong's family still lives underneath there, do they not? 200 00:15:19,501 --> 00:15:21,420 Tell them to find another place. 201 00:15:21,503 --> 00:15:23,672 They never listen to me. 202 00:15:24,590 --> 00:15:27,009 It would be perfect if we could just fix up the wall. 203 00:15:29,803 --> 00:15:32,765 But why is His Majesty summoning you? 204 00:15:32,848 --> 00:15:35,517 Could it be because we let those escapees go? 205 00:15:37,061 --> 00:15:38,312 I shall know when I get there. 206 00:15:38,395 --> 00:15:40,439 My lord, I have an idea. 207 00:15:40,522 --> 00:15:42,316 Run away tonight. 208 00:15:42,399 --> 00:15:44,318 I shall be your guide. 209 00:15:45,235 --> 00:15:47,780 You should save yourself first. 210 00:15:50,991 --> 00:15:52,201 Stop talking nonsense. 211 00:15:57,915 --> 00:16:01,794 {\an8}Surely His Majesty will dismiss Kim Myung-ha this time, will he not? 212 00:16:02,294 --> 00:16:03,754 Who knows? 213 00:16:03,837 --> 00:16:05,673 He never grants the court's petitions. 214 00:16:10,886 --> 00:16:12,054 It has been a while. 215 00:16:16,183 --> 00:16:19,061 It appears that many people have long waited for my death. 216 00:16:20,104 --> 00:16:22,481 They all look as if they have encountered a ghost. 217 00:16:22,564 --> 00:16:24,733 I do not know about others, 218 00:16:24,817 --> 00:16:26,652 but my brother was quite anxious. 219 00:16:27,236 --> 00:16:29,154 Your accomplishments, regardless of their size, 220 00:16:29,238 --> 00:16:30,864 have been eating him out. 221 00:16:31,407 --> 00:16:34,493 His sighs probably made a big dent in the floor of my family's parlor. 222 00:16:37,079 --> 00:16:38,414 You have not changed. 223 00:16:39,623 --> 00:16:41,041 I am glad that you smile. 224 00:16:42,459 --> 00:16:43,836 Do not be afraid. 225 00:16:43,919 --> 00:16:44,795 Who knows? 226 00:16:45,546 --> 00:16:49,466 Today may not be your funeral, but your luckiest day yet. 227 00:16:56,765 --> 00:16:57,933 Your Majesty. 228 00:16:58,517 --> 00:17:01,562 Please share your decision on Executive Assistant Kim Myung-ha. 229 00:17:08,193 --> 00:17:09,528 As of today, 230 00:17:10,738 --> 00:17:12,865 you are dismissed from the executive assistant position at Uiju. 231 00:17:15,951 --> 00:17:18,620 You shall serve as the Sixth Royal Secretary instead. 232 00:17:25,335 --> 00:17:27,129 His luckiest day yet. 233 00:17:27,212 --> 00:17:28,422 Your Majesty. 234 00:17:28,505 --> 00:17:31,091 What do you mean by appointing him to the Sixth Royal Secretary? 235 00:17:31,175 --> 00:17:33,719 You must interrogate and punish him for his crimes! 236 00:17:33,802 --> 00:17:36,180 I am not done speaking. 237 00:17:38,057 --> 00:17:38,891 Pardon? 238 00:17:39,433 --> 00:17:42,686 Yes, Your Majesty. I apologize. 239 00:17:44,730 --> 00:17:46,231 Heed me well, Kim Myung-ha. 240 00:17:47,191 --> 00:17:48,025 Yes, Your Majesty. 241 00:17:48,108 --> 00:17:49,401 Please give me your command. 242 00:17:49,985 --> 00:17:52,321 There is only one duty for the Sixth Royal Secretary. 243 00:17:52,905 --> 00:17:55,240 Revive the peach tree in the Royal Garden. 244 00:17:55,824 --> 00:17:57,117 If you fail to do so, 245 00:17:58,410 --> 00:17:59,703 you will be dismissed 246 00:18:00,829 --> 00:18:03,082 and you shall be punished severely. 247 00:18:06,543 --> 00:18:09,338 I shall carry out your command with all my heart. 248 00:18:19,098 --> 00:18:21,391 I am getting quite lonely 249 00:18:22,726 --> 00:18:25,187 spending time alone at Yeongchwijeong. 250 00:18:25,854 --> 00:18:28,899 I would like to appoint a gidaeryeong. 251 00:18:28,982 --> 00:18:30,359 What do you think? 252 00:18:32,736 --> 00:18:33,946 Your Majesty. 253 00:18:34,029 --> 00:18:37,032 Forgive me, but gidaeryeong is a position I have not heard of. 254 00:18:37,116 --> 00:18:40,202 One serving that role will come to Yeongchwijeong upon my order 255 00:18:40,285 --> 00:18:41,620 and play baduk with me. 256 00:18:41,703 --> 00:18:44,331 It is a post that only caters to me. 257 00:18:50,796 --> 00:18:52,923 Regardless of class or age, 258 00:18:53,006 --> 00:18:54,842 if they are a capable baduk player, 259 00:18:54,925 --> 00:18:58,303 {\an8}I shall even allow a palcheon to take the examination. 260 00:18:58,387 --> 00:19:00,097 {\an8}PALCHEON: THE EIGHT LOWEST CLASSES THAT CARRIED OUT MENIAL TASKS 261 00:19:02,724 --> 00:19:03,767 However, 262 00:19:03,851 --> 00:19:05,769 public officials do not qualify, 263 00:19:05,853 --> 00:19:09,523 even those who serve at the lowest of the lowest rank. 264 00:19:12,025 --> 00:19:13,318 Do not waste more time 265 00:19:14,319 --> 00:19:16,071 and post the announcement. 266 00:19:38,677 --> 00:19:40,012 Your Majesty. 267 00:19:41,763 --> 00:19:43,974 You should have informed me beforehand. 268 00:19:44,558 --> 00:19:47,186 Then I would have found fine baduk players 269 00:19:47,269 --> 00:19:48,645 to send to Yeongchwijeong. 270 00:19:48,729 --> 00:19:51,607 I brought it up during the assembly to prevent just that from happening. 271 00:19:51,690 --> 00:19:52,858 It was a warning... 272 00:19:55,277 --> 00:19:59,114 not to send anyone in your pocket to Yeongchwijeong again. 273 00:20:00,157 --> 00:20:01,533 Your Majesty. 274 00:20:01,617 --> 00:20:03,702 I am afraid I do not understand... 275 00:20:03,785 --> 00:20:05,329 I am talking about Prince Deokseong. 276 00:20:11,210 --> 00:20:13,962 I am aware that he was your man, Uncle. 277 00:20:18,592 --> 00:20:20,802 Since when were you aware of it? 278 00:20:21,386 --> 00:20:24,890 Prince Deokseong never tried to hide the fact from the start. 279 00:20:25,474 --> 00:20:28,227 Therefore, I did not cast him away. 280 00:20:29,937 --> 00:20:32,189 But he died out of the blue. 281 00:20:33,690 --> 00:20:37,694 Mobilizing the Special Firearms Unit to seek his killer would have been easy, 282 00:20:37,778 --> 00:20:38,612 but I held back. 283 00:20:38,695 --> 00:20:41,031 I could make a fair guess on who it would be. 284 00:20:42,699 --> 00:20:43,700 However, 285 00:20:45,869 --> 00:20:47,829 I will not hold back should it happen again. 286 00:20:50,666 --> 00:20:52,793 It would be wise to remember that. 287 00:20:55,712 --> 00:21:00,300 What is your reason for appointing Kim Myung-ha as the Sixth Royal Secretary? 288 00:21:01,843 --> 00:21:03,512 What is the problem? 289 00:21:04,471 --> 00:21:06,723 I dismissed him as per your request, 290 00:21:07,474 --> 00:21:09,476 and the Sixth Royal Secretary was vacant. 291 00:21:09,559 --> 00:21:11,645 Everyone avoided the position as if it were a pest, 292 00:21:11,728 --> 00:21:13,605 so I appointed him to that role. 293 00:21:13,689 --> 00:21:17,651 The Qing will not stand back to his promotion. 294 00:21:20,112 --> 00:21:24,199 It is within my purview as the king to judge his merits or demerits. 295 00:21:24,825 --> 00:21:27,995 And it is the court's duty to coax the Qing to accept my ways. 296 00:21:28,078 --> 00:21:29,955 Am I wrong, Uncle? 297 00:21:33,959 --> 00:21:37,129 Your words are correct a thousand times over, Your Majesty. 298 00:21:37,212 --> 00:21:38,380 You may leave then. 299 00:21:52,311 --> 00:21:53,145 Lord Park. 300 00:21:53,979 --> 00:21:55,522 What did His Majesty say? 301 00:21:58,233 --> 00:22:00,068 He did not say much. 302 00:22:14,875 --> 00:22:16,126 There you are. 303 00:22:19,087 --> 00:22:20,130 Principal Director. 304 00:22:23,800 --> 00:22:27,429 Your father's memorial day is approaching, is it not? 305 00:22:28,221 --> 00:22:29,348 It is early next month, 306 00:22:29,431 --> 00:22:32,350 five days after the late king's memorial service. 307 00:22:33,560 --> 00:22:34,811 High treason such as his 308 00:22:34,895 --> 00:22:37,647 would call for the remains to be desecrated. 309 00:22:38,148 --> 00:22:39,775 Despite being the traitor's son, 310 00:22:39,858 --> 00:22:43,070 you were given a position and an opportunity to repent. 311 00:22:43,153 --> 00:22:47,115 His Majesty's kindness is truly overwhelming. 312 00:22:51,369 --> 00:22:52,871 You had better not 313 00:22:52,954 --> 00:22:56,041 repay his kindness with evil. 314 00:22:58,960 --> 00:23:00,170 Yes, my lord. 315 00:23:01,046 --> 00:23:04,466 Congratulations on your promotion to the Sixth Royal Secretary. 316 00:23:19,815 --> 00:23:22,234 How could he bring a traitor's son into the court? 317 00:23:22,818 --> 00:23:24,361 Why did you not dissuade him? 318 00:23:24,444 --> 00:23:27,322 Prince Rui has conceded the throne to his young nephew 319 00:23:27,405 --> 00:23:29,491 and has accepted to be a regent. 320 00:23:30,075 --> 00:23:33,120 That must have caused His Majesty a great amount of distress. 321 00:23:33,703 --> 00:23:36,623 Are you saying he grew anxious that Grand Prince Munseong would plot treason 322 00:23:36,706 --> 00:23:38,083 with Kim Myung-ha at his side 323 00:23:39,126 --> 00:23:42,587 and that he summoned him to keep an eye on him? 324 00:23:46,216 --> 00:23:49,136 What good is the Special Firearms Unit? 325 00:23:49,219 --> 00:23:52,139 He could have just ordered them to find his crime and punish him! 326 00:23:52,848 --> 00:23:54,641 And what is this gidaeryeong nonsense? 327 00:23:54,724 --> 00:23:57,727 Why would he establish a position that is not even necessary for the state? 328 00:23:57,811 --> 00:23:59,729 What will the people think? 329 00:24:01,148 --> 00:24:03,191 I have no idea what he is thinking. 330 00:24:03,775 --> 00:24:05,318 The gidaeryeong may be useful 331 00:24:05,402 --> 00:24:07,154 in looking into the King's intention. 332 00:24:07,904 --> 00:24:10,866 We need someone to replace Prince Deokseong, after all. 333 00:24:10,949 --> 00:24:13,410 The King is a very skilled baduk player. 334 00:24:14,619 --> 00:24:17,914 In order to satisfy him, they must be a very proficient player. 335 00:24:17,998 --> 00:24:20,000 I know of a baduk master. 336 00:24:20,667 --> 00:24:23,378 The gidaeryeong is as good as chosen, 337 00:24:23,461 --> 00:24:24,963 so do not worry. 338 00:24:27,090 --> 00:24:30,093 You make everything sound so easy. 339 00:24:30,177 --> 00:24:33,722 Nothing is as easy as Guan Yu beheading the leader of his enemies. 340 00:24:34,264 --> 00:24:36,850 It will take quite a bit of wealth and effort. 341 00:24:38,393 --> 00:24:39,686 And what about Kim Myung-ha? 342 00:24:40,478 --> 00:24:42,439 We cannot sit back and watch. 343 00:24:43,732 --> 00:24:45,650 I have an idea. 344 00:24:54,326 --> 00:24:56,369 Lord Park, the Chief Royal Secretary is here. 345 00:25:01,458 --> 00:25:03,084 Did you ask for me, Lord Park? 346 00:25:03,668 --> 00:25:06,129 I asked to see you as you would be distressed. 347 00:25:06,838 --> 00:25:09,424 The sixth royal secretary may be among the lowest ranks, 348 00:25:09,507 --> 00:25:11,801 but the position requires one to relay the royal commands. 349 00:25:12,344 --> 00:25:14,429 It is not something Kim Myung-ha should handle. 350 00:25:15,597 --> 00:25:17,974 I hope you are not planning to let him be. 351 00:25:20,018 --> 00:25:22,729 I cannot disobey royal command. 352 00:25:24,731 --> 00:25:28,860 Then how about we delay giving him his official appointment letter? 353 00:25:30,654 --> 00:25:32,864 Yes, my lord. I shall do that. 354 00:25:47,003 --> 00:25:48,546 How incompetent. 355 00:25:48,630 --> 00:25:51,132 {\an8}It is about time we chejik him. 356 00:25:51,216 --> 00:25:52,133 {\an8}CHEJIK: TO REPLACE A PUBLIC OFFICIAL 357 00:25:52,217 --> 00:25:55,720 {\an8}Must I tell you what to do as well? 358 00:25:57,138 --> 00:25:59,808 I will ensure that Kim Myung-ha does not receive the appointment letter. 359 00:26:00,600 --> 00:26:01,977 Do not worry. 360 00:26:28,753 --> 00:26:29,879 Gidaeryeong? 361 00:26:30,964 --> 00:26:32,507 After Prince Deokseong's death, 362 00:26:32,590 --> 00:26:35,010 I imagined there would be no more shortcuts. 363 00:26:35,093 --> 00:26:36,011 This is good. 364 00:26:36,094 --> 00:26:37,387 I am against this idea. 365 00:26:37,887 --> 00:26:40,557 What kind of a fool voluntarily walks into the tiger's den? 366 00:26:40,640 --> 00:26:43,101 Like you said, I am going in to catch the tiger. 367 00:26:44,144 --> 00:26:46,521 Why are you silent? You should be convincing her not to! 368 00:26:47,564 --> 00:26:49,441 Are you ready to risk your life? 369 00:26:50,900 --> 00:26:54,738 I have been ready ever since I etched my vow to my heart three years ago. 370 00:26:57,115 --> 00:26:58,283 All right, then. 371 00:26:58,908 --> 00:27:00,577 I support your decision. 372 00:27:01,328 --> 00:27:03,872 Bollocks. This is crazy. 373 00:27:03,955 --> 00:27:07,000 It looks like no one is willing to listen to what I say. 374 00:27:07,083 --> 00:27:08,543 Do whatever you want. 375 00:27:12,589 --> 00:27:13,798 Goodness. 376 00:27:16,926 --> 00:27:18,845 Let me know if there is anything you need. 377 00:27:20,221 --> 00:27:21,723 I imagine you would need a baduk table. 378 00:27:22,557 --> 00:27:23,892 It is not necessary, 379 00:27:24,934 --> 00:27:26,186 but sure, get me one. 380 00:27:27,145 --> 00:27:28,229 Yes, my lady. 381 00:28:04,808 --> 00:28:09,145 Why must we endure this torture on this hot summer day? 382 00:28:09,229 --> 00:28:10,939 This heat is no big deal. 383 00:28:11,523 --> 00:28:13,358 If you play your stones well, 384 00:28:13,441 --> 00:28:16,444 you might enter Yeongchwijeong and have wealth and fame for generations. 385 00:28:17,028 --> 00:28:21,282 If there was no condition that public officials could not apply, 386 00:28:21,908 --> 00:28:23,493 you both would be there as well. 387 00:28:24,577 --> 00:28:26,663 - Do you not think so? - That is not true. 388 00:28:26,746 --> 00:28:29,666 I am not interested in such a meaningless position. 389 00:28:30,250 --> 00:28:31,334 Is that so? 390 00:28:38,883 --> 00:28:42,178 I guess I got the wrong idea 391 00:28:42,262 --> 00:28:44,764 from your younger brother playing over there. 392 00:28:45,557 --> 00:28:49,144 I wrongfully thought that your family had higher hopes for him than you. 393 00:28:49,728 --> 00:28:50,812 Goodness. 394 00:28:52,522 --> 00:28:53,565 Lord Min. 395 00:28:54,065 --> 00:28:55,984 You are crossing the line. 396 00:28:59,154 --> 00:29:02,407 Third Minister, you are here as the overseer. 397 00:29:02,490 --> 00:29:03,908 Please refrain from jesting. 398 00:29:04,951 --> 00:29:06,202 Overseer, my foot. 399 00:29:06,953 --> 00:29:09,539 The winner is already as good as decided. 400 00:29:09,622 --> 00:29:10,623 Sorry? 401 00:29:11,875 --> 00:29:13,084 What did you say? 402 00:29:13,710 --> 00:29:14,544 What? 403 00:29:15,754 --> 00:29:17,839 I said it was about time the games were over. 404 00:29:35,565 --> 00:29:36,983 Look at that. 405 00:29:37,066 --> 00:29:40,528 He must have been lingering distastefully even after he had already lost. 406 00:29:58,296 --> 00:29:59,380 That face. 407 00:30:00,048 --> 00:30:01,216 Wait. 408 00:30:01,925 --> 00:30:03,510 I know that face. 409 00:30:04,969 --> 00:30:06,262 Who was it? 410 00:30:16,105 --> 00:30:17,273 Kang Mong-woo. 411 00:30:18,149 --> 00:30:19,108 Congratulations. 412 00:30:22,487 --> 00:30:23,321 You! 413 00:30:23,404 --> 00:30:25,031 Stop right there! 414 00:30:25,114 --> 00:30:26,115 Hold him there! 415 00:30:26,199 --> 00:30:27,575 Do not let him leave! 416 00:30:34,082 --> 00:30:35,542 You cannot run away this time. 417 00:30:36,125 --> 00:30:37,377 You crook. 418 00:30:38,628 --> 00:30:41,714 My lord, a crook? 419 00:30:41,798 --> 00:30:43,633 There seems to be a misunderstanding. 420 00:30:43,716 --> 00:30:44,676 A misunderstanding? 421 00:30:45,176 --> 00:30:47,762 I beat you three years ago in a baduk gamble. 422 00:30:50,807 --> 00:30:56,104 Do you not remember running away without giving your table and stones? 423 00:30:59,190 --> 00:31:00,817 Gosh, look here. 424 00:31:00,900 --> 00:31:01,943 Look carefully. 425 00:31:05,780 --> 00:31:09,325 This good-looking face and graceful figure. 426 00:31:10,243 --> 00:31:12,161 It is hard not to remember. 427 00:31:15,373 --> 00:31:16,249 Did you just laugh? 428 00:31:17,709 --> 00:31:18,793 Why? 429 00:31:19,294 --> 00:31:21,087 What part of it was so funny? 430 00:31:21,671 --> 00:31:23,006 My apologies. 431 00:31:23,089 --> 00:31:27,635 I cannot take my eyes off of baduk stones when I sit down for a game, 432 00:31:27,719 --> 00:31:29,804 so I have trouble remembering my opponents. 433 00:31:29,888 --> 00:31:30,930 Also, 434 00:31:31,806 --> 00:31:33,766 I rarely lose. 435 00:31:33,850 --> 00:31:35,977 Then it is harder not to remember me. 436 00:31:36,477 --> 00:31:37,770 Think back carefully. 437 00:31:40,273 --> 00:31:42,609 Right. It rained that day. 438 00:31:42,692 --> 00:31:44,027 When you noticed the drizzle, 439 00:31:44,110 --> 00:31:46,529 you threw your stone and bolted out. 440 00:31:52,035 --> 00:31:53,119 Rain. 441 00:31:53,202 --> 00:31:54,954 - It is raining! - What? 442 00:31:55,038 --> 00:31:57,123 - It really is. - Indeed. 443 00:31:57,707 --> 00:31:58,750 Mongwoo. 444 00:31:59,542 --> 00:32:00,585 It is your turn. 445 00:32:04,339 --> 00:32:05,506 I lose. 446 00:32:10,803 --> 00:32:12,096 It is impressive 447 00:32:12,180 --> 00:32:14,223 that you remember something from three years ago. 448 00:32:15,516 --> 00:32:17,518 The victim never forgets. 449 00:32:17,602 --> 00:32:19,979 The late king suddenly passed away then 450 00:32:20,063 --> 00:32:21,898 and the spy incident blew up, 451 00:32:22,523 --> 00:32:26,527 so most of the skilled baduk players were arrested and interrogated. 452 00:32:27,695 --> 00:32:29,489 Thus, I had given up on finding you. 453 00:32:31,199 --> 00:32:32,241 Now, 454 00:32:32,325 --> 00:32:35,244 hand over the baduk table and stones you owe me from three years ago. 455 00:32:35,828 --> 00:32:37,038 Give them to me now. 456 00:32:37,872 --> 00:32:38,957 I apologize, 457 00:32:39,707 --> 00:32:41,459 but I cannot give them to you now. 458 00:32:41,542 --> 00:32:42,502 What? 459 00:32:43,169 --> 00:32:45,713 Do not tell me you are trying to brazen it out. 460 00:32:45,797 --> 00:32:47,256 I am not. 461 00:32:47,882 --> 00:32:48,925 However, 462 00:32:49,008 --> 00:32:53,221 I need my baduk table and stones until the gidaeryeong examination is over. 463 00:32:53,304 --> 00:32:56,516 I must train in order to see fruition. 464 00:32:56,599 --> 00:32:59,978 I will pay you back once I become the gidaeryeong. 465 00:33:01,646 --> 00:33:03,606 You seem to be quite confident. 466 00:33:04,190 --> 00:33:06,609 Well, I may have a chance 467 00:33:06,693 --> 00:33:08,611 since you have not applied. 468 00:33:10,571 --> 00:33:13,783 I guess you are right. 469 00:33:14,951 --> 00:33:17,036 I will see you tomorrow, my lord. 470 00:33:30,133 --> 00:33:31,259 Listen. 471 00:33:31,342 --> 00:33:33,344 Do you know the patron of Kang Mong-woo? 472 00:33:34,929 --> 00:33:35,972 I apologize, 473 00:33:36,472 --> 00:33:38,975 but I only learned of his name just today. 474 00:33:47,775 --> 00:33:49,610 How disappointing. 475 00:33:50,987 --> 00:33:52,864 Should I have followed him? 476 00:34:11,507 --> 00:34:15,178 Kim Hong-du makes his living by playing baduk on the streets. 477 00:34:15,261 --> 00:34:18,473 Rumor says he was a sage who used to train in Mount Geumgang. 478 00:34:18,556 --> 00:34:21,059 Na Gang-taek is the great-grandson of Lord Na Jin-yu, 479 00:34:21,142 --> 00:34:22,977 the former director of the Office of Royal Decrees. 480 00:34:25,354 --> 00:34:26,898 "Kang Mong-woo"? 481 00:34:28,107 --> 00:34:29,317 Who is this man? 482 00:34:30,860 --> 00:34:32,612 Right, well... 483 00:34:33,196 --> 00:34:35,531 I apologize, but I do not know. 484 00:34:36,115 --> 00:34:38,534 I asked the clerks, but no one knew. 485 00:34:39,911 --> 00:34:42,246 Is he not your man, Minister Min? 486 00:34:42,830 --> 00:34:44,082 He is not. 487 00:34:44,165 --> 00:34:45,750 Why would you think that? 488 00:34:46,417 --> 00:34:48,753 I hear the people group you with Lord Park and me 489 00:34:48,836 --> 00:34:50,880 and refer to us as the Three Hwans. 490 00:34:51,756 --> 00:34:53,299 It is preposterous, 491 00:34:53,382 --> 00:34:55,676 but you may nurture such ambitions 492 00:34:55,760 --> 00:34:59,180 by becoming the patron of the gidaeryeong who has access to Yeongchwijeong. 493 00:35:00,848 --> 00:35:03,935 Is that why you became the patron of the street baduk player, 494 00:35:04,018 --> 00:35:06,312 knowingly risking Her Majesty's honor? 495 00:35:06,395 --> 00:35:08,689 Who says that? 496 00:35:08,773 --> 00:35:10,191 Who says I am Kim Hong-du's patron? 497 00:35:11,609 --> 00:35:14,112 I do not think I mentioned the name. 498 00:35:17,865 --> 00:35:19,575 Do not tell me you tailed me. 499 00:35:19,659 --> 00:35:23,204 I hear that the man has been blabbing on about how he has prayed 500 00:35:23,704 --> 00:35:26,499 for Her Majesty's recovery at Mount Geumgang. 501 00:35:26,582 --> 00:35:28,376 Such insolence! 502 00:35:28,459 --> 00:35:31,712 Her Majesty is healthier than any ladies of the royal palace! 503 00:35:31,796 --> 00:35:32,797 Is that so? 504 00:35:33,506 --> 00:35:35,925 That is a relief then. 505 00:35:36,467 --> 00:35:37,301 Why you little! 506 00:35:41,013 --> 00:35:42,014 So... 507 00:35:43,141 --> 00:35:45,393 you do not know who is behind Kang Mong-woo? 508 00:35:46,519 --> 00:35:49,230 No, I do not. 509 00:35:49,313 --> 00:35:51,482 He applied to be a gidaeryeong without a patron? 510 00:35:52,191 --> 00:35:53,901 He must either be utterly naive 511 00:35:54,652 --> 00:35:56,779 or very skilled in baduk. 512 00:35:57,363 --> 00:35:58,197 That is good. 513 00:35:59,198 --> 00:36:04,245 This man proves that the gidaeryeong examination is fair and just. 514 00:36:06,414 --> 00:36:08,666 Report this to His Majesty. 515 00:36:10,042 --> 00:36:11,210 Yes, Lord Park. 516 00:36:23,514 --> 00:36:25,391 Do you want to know who Kang Mong-woo is? 517 00:36:26,392 --> 00:36:27,643 What is this? 518 00:36:27,727 --> 00:36:31,147 Did you lie despite knowing his identity? 519 00:36:31,856 --> 00:36:35,318 You have gotten very bold since I last saw you. 520 00:36:35,401 --> 00:36:37,361 He is that man from back then. 521 00:36:37,445 --> 00:36:39,071 The baduk gambler from three years ago. 522 00:36:41,199 --> 00:36:43,576 - What? - The baduk gambler. 523 00:36:43,659 --> 00:36:46,704 He is the very man who won all the baduk tables in the capital 524 00:36:47,371 --> 00:36:48,789 three years ago. 525 00:37:24,075 --> 00:37:25,618 I shall bet on Na Gang-taek! 526 00:37:26,118 --> 00:37:27,286 - Bring it in. - All right. 527 00:37:27,370 --> 00:37:31,123 - Any more bets on Na Gang-taek? - Na Gang-taek! 528 00:37:38,089 --> 00:37:40,591 Now, does anyone want to bet on Park Se-gye? 529 00:37:42,301 --> 00:37:43,761 Great Lord. 530 00:37:46,931 --> 00:37:48,224 It was you. 531 00:37:48,307 --> 00:37:50,393 I was afraid the Special Firearms Unit had caught me. 532 00:37:50,977 --> 00:37:52,853 Why would you worry about that? 533 00:37:53,521 --> 00:37:54,814 Do not be concerned. 534 00:37:54,897 --> 00:37:57,733 I have paved the path already. 535 00:37:57,817 --> 00:38:00,278 Are you saying there is someone in the Special Firearms Unit who takes bribes? 536 00:38:00,861 --> 00:38:03,155 He will lose his life if Joo Sang-hwa finds out! 537 00:38:03,239 --> 00:38:06,033 Have you ever seen anyone bite the hand that feeds them? 538 00:38:06,117 --> 00:38:08,244 No one says no to some extra money. 539 00:38:11,080 --> 00:38:13,624 How is the life of a county magistrate treating you? 540 00:38:14,917 --> 00:38:17,712 It is all very bothersome. 541 00:38:17,795 --> 00:38:20,631 I eagerly wait for the day you will call me back to the court 542 00:38:21,799 --> 00:38:23,134 as I endure my tenure there. 543 00:38:23,718 --> 00:38:25,094 Do not worry. 544 00:38:25,177 --> 00:38:27,763 I have spoken to the Principal Director already. 545 00:38:27,847 --> 00:38:29,765 I will put my trust in you, my lord. 546 00:38:31,684 --> 00:38:32,518 All right! 547 00:38:32,601 --> 00:38:35,438 Does anyone want to bet more money? 548 00:38:37,857 --> 00:38:39,066 Here! 549 00:38:39,734 --> 00:38:41,027 - Gosh. - Kim Hong-du! 550 00:38:42,320 --> 00:38:44,405 I will bet on Kim Hong-du! 551 00:38:51,120 --> 00:38:52,413 Who is he? 552 00:38:52,496 --> 00:38:54,081 He is the servant of the Great Lord! 553 00:38:54,165 --> 00:38:56,584 - Me too! - I want to bet on him! 554 00:38:56,667 --> 00:38:59,086 - I will make the same bet! - Quiet, everyone! 555 00:38:59,670 --> 00:39:01,464 The bet on Kim Hong-du has been closed. 556 00:39:02,757 --> 00:39:04,342 - Just take mine! - That is cheap! 557 00:39:04,425 --> 00:39:05,593 All right! 558 00:39:05,676 --> 00:39:07,595 Who else will you bet on? 559 00:39:09,555 --> 00:39:10,765 Kang Mong-woo! 560 00:39:16,687 --> 00:39:18,731 I will bet on Kang Mong-woo. 561 00:39:20,149 --> 00:39:21,192 "Kang Mong-woo"? 562 00:39:22,026 --> 00:39:23,903 Did he just say Kang Mong-woo? 563 00:39:24,528 --> 00:39:26,280 Does the name sound familiar? 564 00:39:26,364 --> 00:39:29,575 Min Ji-hwan says otherwise, but I think Kang Mong-woo is his man. 565 00:39:31,535 --> 00:39:32,370 Is that all? 566 00:39:33,537 --> 00:39:34,663 What do you mean? 567 00:39:34,747 --> 00:39:36,999 Do you know how much this is? This is all I have! 568 00:39:40,211 --> 00:39:41,545 That is a lot. 569 00:39:41,629 --> 00:39:43,089 Great. 570 00:39:43,172 --> 00:39:46,133 Come forward if you wish to bet on Kang Mong-woo! 571 00:39:46,217 --> 00:39:48,761 Kang Mong-woo? Who is that? 572 00:39:48,844 --> 00:39:50,930 It sounds like a lost dog's name. 573 00:39:54,016 --> 00:39:58,062 I hope you will not regret it after you get bitten by that dog. 574 00:39:59,355 --> 00:40:00,815 Who is Kang Mong-woo? 575 00:40:01,649 --> 00:40:02,858 Kang Mong-woo? 576 00:40:09,323 --> 00:40:11,492 How is that funny to you? 577 00:40:11,575 --> 00:40:13,285 That means you are the underdog, my lady. 578 00:40:14,203 --> 00:40:15,788 I told you so, did I not? 579 00:40:15,871 --> 00:40:18,707 I said no one would bet on Kang Mong-woo 580 00:40:18,791 --> 00:40:20,418 and that was exactly what I wanted. 581 00:40:20,918 --> 00:40:25,297 Those ignorant fools were only betting on the Three Hwans' men. 582 00:40:25,881 --> 00:40:29,135 I was furious inside and almost caused a scene there. 583 00:40:29,218 --> 00:40:30,511 Good job holding it in. 584 00:40:30,594 --> 00:40:31,512 Thank you for your work. 585 00:40:32,304 --> 00:40:33,514 I will get going then. 586 00:40:40,438 --> 00:40:42,356 Kim Myung-ha has returned to the court? 587 00:40:43,107 --> 00:40:44,066 Yes. 588 00:40:44,150 --> 00:40:46,652 The King went against the court officials' will 589 00:40:46,735 --> 00:40:49,238 and appointed him as the Sixth Royal Secretary. 590 00:40:50,489 --> 00:40:51,740 Why would he do that? 591 00:40:52,867 --> 00:40:54,743 I assume it is to keep a close eye on him. 592 00:40:55,369 --> 00:40:58,164 Seeing that the King gave him a position no one coveted, 593 00:40:58,247 --> 00:41:01,000 it must be to punish him should an opportunity arise. 594 00:41:01,834 --> 00:41:03,127 Do you think that is all? 595 00:41:04,128 --> 00:41:05,671 Is something bothering you? 596 00:41:07,047 --> 00:41:08,591 Why now? 597 00:41:08,674 --> 00:41:11,552 He stayed put for the last three years 598 00:41:11,635 --> 00:41:13,554 indulging in drinks, women, and games only. 599 00:41:13,637 --> 00:41:16,098 So why is he suddenly making moves? 600 00:41:17,099 --> 00:41:19,101 That is what the King always does. 601 00:41:21,270 --> 00:41:22,313 You are right. 602 00:41:23,772 --> 00:41:25,858 With the Three Hwans leading the court, 603 00:41:26,358 --> 00:41:29,778 he could be sending the court a message not to look down on him as the king. 604 00:41:31,614 --> 00:41:32,448 Right. 605 00:41:33,324 --> 00:41:34,366 That must be it. 606 00:41:48,214 --> 00:41:50,174 How the time flies. 607 00:41:51,050 --> 00:41:53,928 It seems like yesterday that Master Chu barely managed to return 608 00:41:54,011 --> 00:41:57,765 and we found Lady Hee-soo and went into hiding in the mountains. 609 00:41:58,432 --> 00:41:59,642 Search thoroughly! 610 00:41:59,725 --> 00:42:00,809 - Yes, my lord! - Yes, my lord! 611 00:42:34,468 --> 00:42:35,928 Are you crying? 612 00:42:36,887 --> 00:42:38,305 As if. 613 00:42:38,389 --> 00:42:40,140 The smoke got in my eyes. That is all. 614 00:42:41,016 --> 00:42:42,560 Do not be concerned. 615 00:42:42,643 --> 00:42:44,353 Lady Hee-soo is exceptional. 616 00:42:44,853 --> 00:42:47,940 She will beat all those nobodies and become the gidaeryeong. 617 00:42:48,482 --> 00:42:50,401 I am not worried that she will lose. 618 00:42:50,943 --> 00:42:52,987 I am worried because she will win. 619 00:42:53,612 --> 00:42:54,446 You are right. 620 00:42:55,114 --> 00:42:59,159 The palace and whatnot will only be filled with obstacles for her. 621 00:43:03,539 --> 00:43:07,209 Do you remember the prince who used to play baduk with the King? 622 00:43:07,293 --> 00:43:10,379 They say he suddenly met his end while being carried on the palanquin 623 00:43:10,462 --> 00:43:13,674 because he got on the bad side of the King. 624 00:43:13,757 --> 00:43:15,175 No way. 625 00:43:15,259 --> 00:43:18,012 They say Monk Yusim, who suddenly passed away last year, 626 00:43:18,095 --> 00:43:21,098 was also poisoned to death by the King's assassin. 627 00:43:23,267 --> 00:43:24,852 He poisoned his own older brother 628 00:43:25,477 --> 00:43:27,104 and his sister-in-law. 629 00:43:27,187 --> 00:43:28,272 Gosh. 630 00:43:28,355 --> 00:43:31,358 I mean, not even venomous snakes bite their own kin. 631 00:43:33,235 --> 00:43:35,904 You must tell Lady Hee-soo 632 00:43:35,988 --> 00:43:38,991 never to eat anything when she is in the palace. 633 00:43:39,700 --> 00:43:41,118 I do not want to hear it. 634 00:43:41,201 --> 00:43:43,412 Stop saying such sinister things! 635 00:43:45,331 --> 00:43:47,541 Why are you yelling all of a sudden? 636 00:43:47,625 --> 00:43:49,209 I am just worried. 637 00:43:56,550 --> 00:43:59,720 - What is with her? - It is not like I made things up. 638 00:44:03,557 --> 00:44:06,852 Consider Master Choam's efforts and drink up every single drop. 639 00:44:06,935 --> 00:44:08,479 You and your nagging. 640 00:44:09,104 --> 00:44:10,481 Are you still worried? 641 00:44:11,482 --> 00:44:13,108 Worried, my foot. 642 00:44:13,192 --> 00:44:14,860 Why would I be worried? 643 00:44:14,943 --> 00:44:17,821 With your skills, becoming the gidaeryeong is a piece of cake. 644 00:44:17,905 --> 00:44:22,368 And after that, the heavens will help you punish those who deserve it. 645 00:44:23,452 --> 00:44:24,912 I do not need the heavens' help. 646 00:44:25,496 --> 00:44:26,538 I will do it. 647 00:44:27,748 --> 00:44:30,292 I will punish them myself. 648 00:44:32,544 --> 00:44:33,671 Of course. 649 00:44:34,338 --> 00:44:35,422 Those bastards. 650 00:44:35,506 --> 00:44:37,716 They should croak before they can even utter an oath. 651 00:44:47,476 --> 00:44:50,312 This is the list of people who won today's game. 652 00:44:50,896 --> 00:44:51,980 Read them to me. 653 00:44:53,065 --> 00:44:54,149 Yes, Your Majesty. 654 00:44:59,488 --> 00:45:02,116 "Kim Mal-son, Kim Hong-du, 655 00:45:03,158 --> 00:45:04,243 Na Gang-taek, 656 00:45:05,035 --> 00:45:06,161 Park Se-gye, 657 00:45:06,954 --> 00:45:07,913 Hong Yun, 658 00:45:08,580 --> 00:45:09,790 Kang Mong-woo, 659 00:45:10,916 --> 00:45:12,042 An Du-eon..." 660 00:45:13,210 --> 00:45:14,253 Wait. 661 00:45:17,339 --> 00:45:18,799 What did you just say? 662 00:45:21,176 --> 00:45:22,845 Are you referring to An Du-eon? 663 00:45:27,558 --> 00:45:30,394 {\an8}KANG MONG-WOO 664 00:45:33,814 --> 00:45:35,858 Is something wrong, Your Majesty? 665 00:45:37,693 --> 00:45:39,027 It is nothing. 666 00:45:40,446 --> 00:45:42,322 I would like to be alone now. 667 00:45:45,492 --> 00:45:46,493 Yes, Your Majesty. 668 00:45:46,577 --> 00:45:47,911 Have a pleasant night. 669 00:46:12,186 --> 00:46:13,395 It is Mongwoo. 670 00:46:14,730 --> 00:46:16,940 This will be the prize of our bet. 671 00:46:21,695 --> 00:46:22,905 It cannot be. 672 00:46:26,992 --> 00:46:28,744 It must be someone with the same name. 673 00:46:50,182 --> 00:46:51,642 I had my doubts, 674 00:46:52,643 --> 00:46:53,769 but you survived. 675 00:46:55,521 --> 00:46:59,149 I stand before you as I survived. 676 00:47:04,488 --> 00:47:06,073 Why have you returned? 677 00:47:10,202 --> 00:47:12,120 You and your discourtesy have not changed. 678 00:47:12,204 --> 00:47:13,580 Answer me. 679 00:47:17,125 --> 00:47:18,126 So you have come. 680 00:47:21,088 --> 00:47:22,965 I was worried you might not show up 681 00:47:23,048 --> 00:47:24,841 after all my threats yesterday. 682 00:47:25,509 --> 00:47:28,262 How can I not come when I will win? 683 00:47:29,721 --> 00:47:31,431 Your confidence would top them all. 684 00:47:32,641 --> 00:47:34,101 Let us go before you are late. 685 00:48:15,267 --> 00:48:16,393 An Gyeong-yeop! 686 00:48:21,064 --> 00:48:22,274 Kang Mong-woo! 687 00:48:29,906 --> 00:48:30,991 What is the issue? 688 00:48:31,491 --> 00:48:33,577 As it happens, there are no more plates left. 689 00:48:34,161 --> 00:48:35,203 No more left? 690 00:48:35,871 --> 00:48:37,664 What shall we do, Lord Min? 691 00:48:38,248 --> 00:48:40,000 In such a case, 692 00:48:40,876 --> 00:48:42,586 it would be right to give him a free win. 693 00:48:42,669 --> 00:48:44,129 That cannot be. 694 00:48:44,212 --> 00:48:47,299 Here comes His Majesty! 695 00:49:29,633 --> 00:49:30,717 Stop. 696 00:49:40,435 --> 00:49:41,561 Raise your head. 697 00:49:56,827 --> 00:49:58,537 What is your name? 698 00:50:04,167 --> 00:50:05,877 It is Kang Mong-woo, Your Majesty. 699 00:50:21,268 --> 00:50:23,478 He should be in the middle of a game. 700 00:50:23,562 --> 00:50:24,896 Why is he not playing? 701 00:50:25,564 --> 00:50:28,984 We did not have enough players to match with him, 702 00:50:29,067 --> 00:50:30,694 so we were discussing what to do. 703 00:50:31,194 --> 00:50:33,905 In such cases, it is common practice to give him a win. 704 00:50:33,989 --> 00:50:35,824 But some voiced that it would be unfair. 705 00:50:36,450 --> 00:50:39,244 - What should we do? - The Sixth Royal Secretary shall play. 706 00:50:42,497 --> 00:50:43,623 Your Majesty. 707 00:50:43,707 --> 00:50:45,375 Forgive me, but I am present 708 00:50:45,459 --> 00:50:47,419 as well as my brother, the overseer. 709 00:50:47,502 --> 00:50:49,588 Why might you be ordering Kim Myung-ha to play? 710 00:50:49,671 --> 00:50:53,341 I have stated that public officials cannot apply to become a gidaeryeong. 711 00:50:53,425 --> 00:50:55,218 Thus, you are all disqualified. 712 00:50:55,802 --> 00:50:57,262 I named Kim Myung-ha specifically 713 00:50:57,345 --> 00:50:59,973 as he is eligible, not having received his appointment letter yet. 714 00:51:00,557 --> 00:51:03,310 Would you be willing to resign from your post for this? 715 00:51:04,394 --> 00:51:05,562 Forgive me, Your Majesty. 716 00:51:05,645 --> 00:51:08,356 I had not thought it through. 717 00:51:08,440 --> 00:51:10,358 Begin the game. 718 00:52:03,161 --> 00:52:04,830 You will lose to me at this rate. 719 00:52:41,825 --> 00:52:43,159 I lose. 720 00:52:45,245 --> 00:52:46,872 Would you like to count the stones? 721 00:52:48,957 --> 00:52:49,916 I shall do that. 722 00:53:01,636 --> 00:53:04,139 Protecting this spot led to the Sixth Royal Secretary's defeat. 723 00:53:04,222 --> 00:53:07,642 He saved a stone when he should have discarded it. 724 00:53:08,435 --> 00:53:12,314 I thought I could expand my territory after saving the stone. 725 00:53:13,440 --> 00:53:15,317 Saengbulyeosa. 726 00:53:15,901 --> 00:53:17,485 Even if you do save it, 727 00:53:18,320 --> 00:53:21,323 a life without any merit is a pointless one. 728 00:53:21,406 --> 00:53:24,576 It is better to discard a stone that has been cornered 729 00:53:24,659 --> 00:53:26,620 rather than to strive to save it. 730 00:53:27,704 --> 00:53:30,332 I respectfully disagree, Your Majesty. 731 00:53:32,000 --> 00:53:32,959 How insolent! 732 00:53:33,460 --> 00:53:36,296 How dare you share your opinion when he did not even ask for it? 733 00:53:36,880 --> 00:53:38,214 I apologize, Your Majesty. 734 00:53:38,298 --> 00:53:40,300 He is ignorant of the court etiquette. 735 00:53:40,383 --> 00:53:41,259 What are you doing? 736 00:53:41,343 --> 00:53:43,094 - Beg for his forgiveness. - Leave him be. 737 00:53:43,887 --> 00:53:45,055 You may continue. 738 00:53:49,559 --> 00:53:52,854 Had the Sixth Royal Secretary not given up and reinforced this region, 739 00:53:53,480 --> 00:53:55,815 I would have lost the game. 740 00:54:00,278 --> 00:54:02,405 If one examines closely, 741 00:54:02,489 --> 00:54:05,241 one will always find a way to save a cornered stone. 742 00:54:08,745 --> 00:54:10,163 A likely story. 743 00:54:10,997 --> 00:54:13,792 Kim Myung-ha is not good enough to be the victor of this game. 744 00:54:13,875 --> 00:54:15,210 Why would he trouble himself 745 00:54:15,877 --> 00:54:18,213 when he will lose anyway? 746 00:54:19,965 --> 00:54:21,508 Why do you look up at the sky 747 00:54:22,258 --> 00:54:25,011 when you will die anyway, Your Majesty? 748 00:54:26,888 --> 00:54:28,014 You impertinent fool! 749 00:54:28,515 --> 00:54:30,976 How dare you speak out of turn before His Majesty? 750 00:54:31,559 --> 00:54:34,813 You cannot let his arrogance slide, Your Majesty. 751 00:54:35,438 --> 00:54:38,233 Why are you standing about, Captain Joo? Drag him out immediately! 752 00:54:43,238 --> 00:54:46,449 As many have witnessed your impertinence, 753 00:54:46,533 --> 00:54:49,619 I must give the order to drag you out 754 00:54:49,703 --> 00:54:53,206 and pull your pompous tongue out to preserve my dignity as the king. 755 00:54:54,124 --> 00:54:56,376 Do you have any last words? 756 00:54:59,087 --> 00:55:01,006 Baduk is shared between two players. 757 00:55:01,548 --> 00:55:05,802 While the two engage in a game, they only converse through their stones. 758 00:55:06,678 --> 00:55:08,388 They share a conversation 759 00:55:08,471 --> 00:55:11,975 that transcends age, status, and even loyalty. 760 00:55:13,018 --> 00:55:14,978 If you still think I deserve to be executed, 761 00:55:15,061 --> 00:55:16,938 the gidaeryeong you should appoint 762 00:55:17,022 --> 00:55:21,276 will have to be someone perceptive and eager to please. 763 00:55:22,360 --> 00:55:27,365 That way, you can avoid the hassle of pulling out a tongue every time. 764 00:55:28,033 --> 00:55:29,534 You brat! 765 00:55:29,617 --> 00:55:31,828 - That is enough, Minister Min. - Your Majesty... 766 00:55:34,581 --> 00:55:35,790 I apologize. 767 00:55:41,671 --> 00:55:44,007 How audacious of you. 768 00:55:44,758 --> 00:55:47,761 You have one damnable tongue. 769 00:55:53,933 --> 00:55:55,351 It is to my liking. 770 00:56:05,779 --> 00:56:08,990 I will tell you a way to save yourself from punishment. 771 00:56:16,873 --> 00:56:18,917 Become the gidaeryeong at all costs. 772 00:56:20,251 --> 00:56:21,878 Should you disappoint me, 773 00:56:24,714 --> 00:56:27,342 I will pull your tongue out myself. 774 00:56:32,222 --> 00:56:34,140 Yes, Your Majesty. 775 00:56:57,914 --> 00:56:59,916 Let us head to the Queen Dowager's quarters. 776 00:56:59,999 --> 00:57:01,042 Yes, Your Majesty. 777 00:57:01,709 --> 00:57:05,255 His Majesty wishes to visit the Queen Dowager's quarters! 778 00:57:07,423 --> 00:57:10,260 Here comes His Majesty. 779 00:57:23,022 --> 00:57:24,524 Welcome, Your Majesty. 780 00:57:26,192 --> 00:57:27,485 - Your Majesty. - Your Majesty. 781 00:57:35,785 --> 00:57:36,744 Your Majesty. 782 00:57:37,245 --> 00:57:39,205 Did something good happen? 783 00:57:39,289 --> 00:57:41,749 It is quite rare to see you in high spirits like this. 784 00:57:43,460 --> 00:57:47,130 I cannot hide anything from you, Mother. 785 00:57:47,797 --> 00:57:51,426 I visited Chundangdae to watch the gidaeryeong examination. 786 00:57:51,926 --> 00:57:54,345 You must have found someone to your liking. 787 00:57:54,429 --> 00:57:55,388 Indeed. 788 00:57:56,139 --> 00:57:58,183 There is someone I quite like. 789 00:57:59,309 --> 00:58:00,518 Is that true? 790 00:58:01,102 --> 00:58:02,937 I am very curious. 791 00:58:04,314 --> 00:58:06,316 So, what is his name? 792 00:58:06,858 --> 00:58:07,901 Mong-woo. 793 00:58:08,526 --> 00:58:10,278 His name is Kang Mong-woo. 794 00:58:16,451 --> 00:58:19,412 Your Royal Highness, you do not seem well. 795 00:58:19,496 --> 00:58:22,081 - Do you feel ill? - No. 796 00:58:22,624 --> 00:58:24,667 Do not worry about me 797 00:58:24,751 --> 00:58:26,920 and look after yourself, Your Majesty. 798 00:58:29,130 --> 00:58:30,924 I apologize, Your Royal Highness. 799 00:58:34,469 --> 00:58:35,428 Mother. 800 00:58:36,554 --> 00:58:40,225 Even my eyes are telling me that you do not look well. 801 00:58:40,308 --> 00:58:42,143 Are you sure you are all right? 802 00:58:44,604 --> 00:58:46,231 Of course, I am. 803 00:58:47,190 --> 00:58:51,152 I hope the man you are fond of makes it to the end 804 00:58:51,653 --> 00:58:53,488 and becomes the gidaeryeong. 805 00:58:54,072 --> 00:58:55,365 Do not be concerned. 806 00:58:56,491 --> 00:58:57,867 He will become the gidaeryeong 807 00:58:58,785 --> 00:59:00,578 without a hint of doubt. 808 01:00:06,728 --> 01:00:08,062 Who became the gidaeryeong? 809 01:00:10,148 --> 01:00:13,318 It looks like a three-year-old debt returned to me as pure gold. 810 01:01:04,452 --> 01:01:06,454 Who gave you the permission to start playing? 811 01:01:12,043 --> 01:01:13,252 My apologies. 812 01:01:13,836 --> 01:01:16,047 I was not aware of your presence, Your Majesty. 813 01:01:24,555 --> 01:01:25,723 That seat 814 01:01:27,141 --> 01:01:28,643 was occupied by 815 01:01:29,352 --> 01:01:31,771 Prince Deokseong for the past three years. 816 01:01:33,481 --> 01:01:34,774 Prince Deokseong... 817 01:01:37,402 --> 01:01:40,571 was my first baduk master. 818 01:01:47,620 --> 01:01:49,539 You must be deeply distressed 819 01:01:50,206 --> 01:01:51,958 to have lost your baduk friend so suddenly. 820 01:02:03,511 --> 01:02:07,098 I remember receiving a report of your death three years ago. 821 01:02:11,144 --> 01:02:12,603 I was at death's door. 822 01:02:13,521 --> 01:02:15,273 But I survived through sheer luck. 823 01:02:18,818 --> 01:02:21,237 Then your best move would have been to run away. 824 01:02:21,320 --> 01:02:22,530 What is the reason 825 01:02:23,406 --> 01:02:24,657 for your return? 826 01:02:28,286 --> 01:02:30,455 The entire land of Joseon is yours. 827 01:02:30,538 --> 01:02:32,039 Where could I run to? 828 01:02:33,583 --> 01:02:35,042 I thought it would be better 829 01:02:35,126 --> 01:02:37,795 to come before you and seek a way to survive. 830 01:02:45,470 --> 01:02:48,848 Why are you hiding your real name and using the name Mong-woo? 831 01:02:53,060 --> 01:02:54,395 I am not hiding my name. 832 01:02:55,229 --> 01:02:56,564 You would have forgotten, 833 01:02:57,190 --> 01:02:59,150 but I only play baduk when there is a bet. 834 01:02:59,233 --> 01:03:00,943 - And... - You only tell your real name 835 01:03:01,027 --> 01:03:02,612 to an opponent who beats you. 836 01:03:07,658 --> 01:03:08,743 It is an honor. 837 01:03:09,368 --> 01:03:11,412 I did not expect you to remember... 838 01:03:11,496 --> 01:03:14,457 I remember everything about you. 839 01:03:16,501 --> 01:03:19,629 So stop hiding behind all those nonsensical formalities 840 01:03:19,712 --> 01:03:22,632 and answer my question immediately. 841 01:03:22,715 --> 01:03:24,091 Why have you returned? 842 01:03:29,764 --> 01:03:31,349 Shall I answer for you? 843 01:03:36,813 --> 01:03:37,730 You have returned 844 01:03:38,648 --> 01:03:40,191 to get revenge. 845 01:03:41,818 --> 01:03:44,487 You harbor treasonous ambition of murdering me, no? 846 01:03:52,578 --> 01:03:54,288 Saengbulyeosa. 847 01:03:56,290 --> 01:04:00,044 You have survived, yet you are no better than the dead. 848 01:04:00,127 --> 01:04:01,921 What will you do now? 849 01:04:06,342 --> 01:04:08,261 Answer me with that wicked tongue of yours. 850 01:04:08,344 --> 01:04:09,470 What will you do? 851 01:04:49,260 --> 01:04:52,263 CAPTIVATING THE KING 852 01:04:52,346 --> 01:04:54,432 {\an8}I will be your patron. 853 01:04:54,515 --> 01:04:55,850 {\an8}No man can resist 854 01:04:55,933 --> 01:04:59,353 {\an8}power, wealth, and beautiful women. 855 01:04:59,437 --> 01:05:00,771 {\an8}I would like to 856 01:05:00,855 --> 01:05:04,275 {\an8}become a dependable patron for you. 857 01:05:04,775 --> 01:05:05,943 {\an8}Do not worry. 858 01:05:06,027 --> 01:05:07,904 {\an8}You are the gidaeryeong and my person. 859 01:05:08,779 --> 01:05:09,989 {\an8}I shall protect you too. 860 01:05:10,072 --> 01:05:12,116 {\an8}Why would I risk my life 861 01:05:12,199 --> 01:05:14,035 {\an8}for something that will clearly fail? 862 01:05:14,118 --> 01:05:17,413 {\an8}If you want to live, examine closely before answering. 863 01:05:17,496 --> 01:05:19,874 {\an8}That way, you will see a way to save yourself. 864 01:05:20,458 --> 01:05:23,502 {\an8}The opportunity to get revenge on the enemy who slayed your father. 865 01:05:23,586 --> 01:05:25,296 {\an8}Will you join hands with me? 866 01:05:25,880 --> 01:05:30,843 {\an8}Subtitle translation by: Jea-heon Chung