1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:02,789 The Moon That Embraces The Sun 2 00:00:02,790 --> 00:00:05,570 Enjoy:) 3 00:00:05,850 --> 00:00:07,280 [This drama is set during the Joseon Era under the rule of a fictitious king.] 4 00:00:07,310 --> 00:00:08,750 [All characters and events are fictitious and have no historic basis.] 5 00:00:09,390 --> 00:00:11,160 Episode 19 6 00:00:17,840 --> 00:00:18,960 Ahh. 7 00:00:21,370 --> 00:00:22,630 But... 8 00:00:22,640 --> 00:00:23,579 Yes? 9 00:00:23,580 --> 00:00:26,400 I gave you myself. 10 00:00:26,660 --> 00:00:28,889 Is there anything coming to me in return? 11 00:00:28,890 --> 00:00:32,610 Well, it's just that I do not have anything to give. 12 00:00:34,250 --> 00:00:37,270 Is there perhaps something in particular you want? 13 00:00:37,810 --> 00:00:39,320 Th-that... 14 00:00:42,490 --> 00:00:44,140 I kind of want to do that. 15 00:00:45,320 --> 00:00:48,780 I'm not sure I know what you are referring to... 16 00:00:49,260 --> 00:00:50,660 What I mean is... 17 00:00:52,800 --> 00:00:54,320 you know, that. 18 00:00:54,330 --> 00:00:57,360 What you were doing at the sick ward with Hyungnim... 19 00:00:58,100 --> 00:01:01,020 with sticks about this long. 20 00:01:42,650 --> 00:01:44,479 If we are successful in overthrowing the King, 21 00:01:44,480 --> 00:01:48,369 you will hold both in your hands. 22 00:01:48,370 --> 00:01:52,010 But, I find something unconvincing. 23 00:01:52,350 --> 00:01:55,310 What is it? 24 00:01:55,720 --> 00:01:59,419 It's not so difficult for me to give up my role as a libertine. 25 00:01:59,420 --> 00:02:03,279 But, your role as King's father-in-law cannot possibly be easy for you to release. 26 00:02:03,280 --> 00:02:08,620 I have no intention of giving up that position. 27 00:02:10,200 --> 00:02:13,440 It is my understanding that you have only one daughter. 28 00:02:14,160 --> 00:02:15,660 If necessary, 29 00:02:16,890 --> 00:02:19,340 at any time, another can appear. 30 00:02:22,570 --> 00:02:25,750 For the first time, I feel sorry for the Queen. 31 00:02:26,500 --> 00:02:30,080 You are willing to cast aside your own flesh and blood, yet you won't betray me? 32 00:02:30,260 --> 00:02:32,230 How are you going to assure me of that? 33 00:02:33,110 --> 00:02:36,689 Are you testing me? 34 00:02:36,690 --> 00:02:40,900 You tested me first, so I'm left with no choice but to test you as well. 35 00:02:41,450 --> 00:02:44,500 No agreement is without stakes and interests. 36 00:02:45,330 --> 00:02:49,509 I've shown you my hand, now it is your turn to show me yours. 37 00:02:49,510 --> 00:02:52,390 Obviously, there's the Banjeong Gongshin* title. (*Awarded to leader in justified overthrow of an unfit King) 38 00:02:53,020 --> 00:02:55,190 So, what else is there? 39 00:02:57,430 --> 00:03:00,170 The revival of Weonsangje. 40 00:03:00,990 --> 00:03:03,179 Weonsangje, you say? 41 00:03:03,230 --> 00:03:04,689 [Weonsangje - system where King jointly holds power and authority with ministers] 42 00:03:05,140 --> 00:03:08,190 That is quite an effective strategy to keep the King in check. 43 00:03:08,820 --> 00:03:10,300 Let me consider it. 44 00:03:10,320 --> 00:03:11,540 However, 45 00:03:13,490 --> 00:03:16,050 the Heo Yeon Woo matter isn't acceptable. 46 00:03:16,640 --> 00:03:19,430 If a dethroned King's woman is made Queen, 47 00:03:19,460 --> 00:03:21,880 there will be backlash from the Confucianists. 48 00:03:22,100 --> 00:03:25,910 Treasured objects can be hidden away and enjoyed... 49 00:03:26,560 --> 00:03:28,370 wouldn't that be better? 50 00:03:28,600 --> 00:03:31,230 If one wants special privileges from the King, 51 00:03:31,350 --> 00:03:34,070 one would agree to certain conditions. 52 00:03:36,760 --> 00:03:38,080 Fine. 53 00:03:38,720 --> 00:03:40,810 I shall align myself with you, Chief Councilor. 54 00:03:45,990 --> 00:03:48,040 You'd like to live in the palace? 55 00:03:48,150 --> 00:03:51,940 Then, would you like to take a look around? 56 00:03:58,310 --> 00:03:59,730 Father. 57 00:04:00,600 --> 00:04:06,200 Are you truly intending to cast aside His Majesty and me? 58 00:04:08,130 --> 00:04:10,320 No. No! 59 00:04:15,040 --> 00:04:16,269 Your Highness. 60 00:04:16,270 --> 00:04:19,550 Where are you going at this late hour? 61 00:04:20,280 --> 00:04:22,420 His Majesty is in danger. 62 00:04:23,030 --> 00:04:25,249 I have to tell him he's in danger. 63 00:04:25,250 --> 00:04:26,660 Your Highness! 64 00:05:03,540 --> 00:05:06,609 - What does that say? - That's what I want to know! 65 00:05:06,610 --> 00:05:11,640 This side says His Majesty kept a shaman at his side. 66 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:13,209 And that side says 67 00:05:13,210 --> 00:05:19,040 the Yoo clan quietly eliminated the Crown Princess long ago. 68 00:05:19,050 --> 00:05:23,240 So, which side is the truth? 69 00:05:23,670 --> 00:05:27,940 For some reason, I like this side. 70 00:05:27,980 --> 00:05:32,069 But, the story's going around that the Crown Princess that died 71 00:05:32,070 --> 00:05:34,949 has returned, well and alive, eight years later. 72 00:05:34,950 --> 00:05:36,339 Shut up, you fool! 73 00:05:36,340 --> 00:05:38,139 Even stories have their limits. 74 00:05:38,140 --> 00:05:40,439 How can a dead person come back to life?! 75 00:05:40,440 --> 00:05:43,519 Still, I'd like it if that were true. 76 00:05:43,520 --> 00:05:48,169 That maternal clan is an annoying mess with their all or nothing dealings. 77 00:05:48,170 --> 00:05:50,289 If that dead Crown Princess came back to life 78 00:05:50,290 --> 00:05:54,149 and flipped over this dog's life of ours like she were flipping over a game board, 79 00:05:54,150 --> 00:05:56,160 how great would that be?! 80 00:05:56,310 --> 00:05:57,860 So, the story is... 81 00:05:58,640 --> 00:06:01,089 that shaman isn't really a shaman, 82 00:06:01,090 --> 00:06:03,800 but the dead Crown Princess. 83 00:06:04,160 --> 00:06:06,059 Then what?! 84 00:06:06,060 --> 00:06:10,359 Then the current Queen has been sitting in someone else's place 85 00:06:10,360 --> 00:06:13,450 and acting as Queen for all these years?! 86 00:06:13,540 --> 00:06:15,039 Why that... 87 00:06:15,040 --> 00:06:17,230 What kind of travesty... 88 00:06:17,770 --> 00:06:18,609 How could someone... 89 00:06:18,610 --> 00:06:21,159 The person who posted the notice, obviously, 90 00:06:21,160 --> 00:06:24,739 and also all those who recklessly chatter with treacherous tongues 91 00:06:24,740 --> 00:06:27,569 should be captured and justifiably punished! 92 00:06:27,570 --> 00:06:29,030 That is so. 93 00:06:29,160 --> 00:06:32,669 The fact that Maiden Heo died of illness is self-evident. 94 00:06:32,670 --> 00:06:36,709 The undercurrent of gossip conjecturing that she was assassinated 95 00:06:36,710 --> 00:06:38,109 is the act of treacherous plotters 96 00:06:38,110 --> 00:06:42,159 to besmirch the royal family and this country, undoubtedly. 97 00:06:42,160 --> 00:06:44,799 The Chief Royal Secretary's words are 100 percent in the right. 98 00:06:44,800 --> 00:06:46,539 The root sources must be immediately eradicated. 99 00:06:46,540 --> 00:06:48,739 Show them how strict our laws are. 100 00:06:48,740 --> 00:06:51,430 I have fully grasped your earnestness. 101 00:06:51,900 --> 00:06:53,350 But, I notice 102 00:06:54,160 --> 00:06:59,350 that none of you seem very concerned about the posted notices regarding me. 103 00:06:59,920 --> 00:07:03,159 I feel a little disappointed. 104 00:07:03,160 --> 00:07:06,789 It was written that the King was wrapped in the skirt of a strange shaman. 105 00:07:06,790 --> 00:07:09,990 Slanderous rumors are running rampant, accusing me of neglecting state affairs. 106 00:07:10,110 --> 00:07:14,400 Why is it that you all are watching this fire from the opposite bank of the river? 107 00:07:15,020 --> 00:07:19,589 Are you, perhaps, saying that you agree with such accusations? 108 00:07:19,590 --> 00:07:21,939 What an utterly unjust thing to say... 109 00:07:21,940 --> 00:07:23,360 Or if not, 110 00:07:23,690 --> 00:07:27,230 were you directly trying to manipulate public opinion? 111 00:07:29,140 --> 00:07:31,300 Oh dear. Are you all right? 112 00:07:31,510 --> 00:07:33,310 I just said that in jest. 113 00:07:41,360 --> 00:07:44,120 I saw that child in the palace, Father. 114 00:07:45,200 --> 00:07:46,909 Are you bringing that up again? 115 00:07:46,910 --> 00:07:51,459 Did you call me in here to listen to your self-indulgent whining? 116 00:07:51,460 --> 00:07:53,740 It's not self-indulgent whining. 117 00:07:54,120 --> 00:07:55,889 And it wasn't a hallucination. 118 00:07:55,890 --> 00:07:59,489 I am certain that child is in the palace. 119 00:07:59,490 --> 00:08:01,750 Whether that child is alive or dead, 120 00:08:01,810 --> 00:08:03,340 regardless of where she is, 121 00:08:03,950 --> 00:08:05,909 it doesn't matter at all anymore. 122 00:08:05,910 --> 00:08:08,140 What do you mean it doesn't matter at all anymore? 123 00:08:08,940 --> 00:08:13,350 What on earth are you scheming, Father? 124 00:08:13,800 --> 00:08:18,650 I'm sorry, but your subject has some urgent matters to attend to. 125 00:08:18,800 --> 00:08:20,870 So, I shall leave now. 126 00:08:30,880 --> 00:08:32,620 If His Majesty 127 00:08:33,360 --> 00:08:36,360 and my father both intend to cast me aside, 128 00:08:38,220 --> 00:08:41,020 I have no choice but to protect this position myself. 129 00:08:41,940 --> 00:08:43,340 Court Lady Jo. 130 00:08:47,480 --> 00:08:49,279 Yes, Your Highness. 131 00:08:49,280 --> 00:08:50,790 Immediately go... 132 00:08:51,540 --> 00:08:53,249 and bring me shaman Kwon 133 00:08:53,250 --> 00:08:55,060 who was once temporary High Shaman of Seongsucheong. 134 00:08:55,470 --> 00:08:56,610 Excuse me? 135 00:08:57,340 --> 00:09:00,069 Why do you want to see her? 136 00:09:00,070 --> 00:09:03,480 If I tell you to bring her, you bring her. Why do you talk so much? 137 00:09:04,140 --> 00:09:06,700 I shall carry out your command. 138 00:09:23,350 --> 00:09:28,080 I had no choice but to follow the Grand Queen Dowager's order at the time. 139 00:09:28,520 --> 00:09:30,270 And I also 140 00:09:30,350 --> 00:09:36,120 could not ignore my friend's dying wish to protect you. 141 00:09:41,340 --> 00:09:42,670 These days, 142 00:09:43,320 --> 00:09:45,520 you are rather unreserved, are you not? 143 00:09:45,700 --> 00:09:48,970 I see that you are now just openly inspecting my face. 144 00:09:52,200 --> 00:09:53,499 Your Majesty. 145 00:09:53,500 --> 00:09:55,110 What is it? 146 00:09:55,500 --> 00:09:57,230 Forgive me, 147 00:09:59,250 --> 00:10:02,570 but dare I make an entreaty? 148 00:10:05,190 --> 00:10:06,960 Did you say an entreaty? 149 00:10:07,550 --> 00:10:10,570 Speak, I shall comply with whatever you ask. 150 00:10:12,190 --> 00:10:13,910 My Mistress, 151 00:10:15,660 --> 00:10:17,810 I'd like to see her. 152 00:10:18,590 --> 00:10:22,580 She is the person who drove you to the brink of death. 153 00:10:22,940 --> 00:10:24,749 Why do you ask to see a criminal? 154 00:10:24,750 --> 00:10:25,910 However, 155 00:10:27,090 --> 00:10:29,609 she is also the person who saved my life. 156 00:10:29,610 --> 00:10:31,499 How grateful you must be. 157 00:10:31,500 --> 00:10:35,070 So then, are you saying you shall consider her your savior? 158 00:10:36,110 --> 00:10:38,550 Every time I look upon your face, 159 00:10:39,390 --> 00:10:41,290 I feel grateful... 160 00:10:42,770 --> 00:10:45,050 that I'm alive. 161 00:10:47,180 --> 00:10:50,200 The reason I can sit here and look upon your face, 162 00:10:51,290 --> 00:10:53,010 in any case, 163 00:10:54,210 --> 00:10:57,780 is because Mistress saved my life, is it not? 164 00:10:59,370 --> 00:11:02,699 She will not be able to avoid being convicted for her crimes, 165 00:11:02,700 --> 00:11:04,180 but before then, 166 00:11:04,720 --> 00:11:06,440 I'd need to see her at least once 167 00:11:07,440 --> 00:11:10,790 and reconcile my feelings and attachments developed over 8 years. 168 00:11:14,390 --> 00:11:19,290 Please grant me permission. 169 00:11:44,960 --> 00:11:48,840 Why have you called for your lowly subject? 170 00:11:49,160 --> 00:11:53,079 Have you ever seen Shaman Jang's spirit daughter? 171 00:11:53,080 --> 00:11:56,499 Yes, I have seen her. 172 00:11:56,500 --> 00:11:57,640 Then, 173 00:11:57,940 --> 00:12:00,270 with your divine powers, 174 00:12:00,850 --> 00:12:03,150 can you perform black sorcery on that girl? 175 00:12:06,240 --> 00:12:07,860 Answer me. 176 00:12:08,040 --> 00:12:10,160 Can you perform black sorcery? 177 00:12:10,500 --> 00:12:11,800 That... 178 00:12:12,600 --> 00:12:15,270 isn't completely impossible... 179 00:12:16,400 --> 00:12:18,960 but there are a number of conditions. 180 00:12:19,270 --> 00:12:20,540 Conditions? 181 00:12:20,690 --> 00:12:24,699 We must be certain of the girl's location, 182 00:12:24,700 --> 00:12:28,520 and it cannot be too far away. 183 00:12:30,810 --> 00:12:34,100 And if she were in the palace, would it be possible? 184 00:12:34,910 --> 00:12:38,040 It is impossible to get rid of her immediately, 185 00:12:38,480 --> 00:12:43,370 but we can curse her with pain as was done to His Majesty before. 186 00:12:45,360 --> 00:12:49,320 Then you were responsible for that incident? 187 00:12:49,810 --> 00:12:51,979 I've committed a sin worthy of death. 188 00:12:51,980 --> 00:12:55,480 But, I was only following the orders of the Chief Councilor! 189 00:13:00,250 --> 00:13:01,750 Father... 190 00:13:08,600 --> 00:13:10,000 Never mind. 191 00:13:10,860 --> 00:13:14,050 That is in the past, and I shall not reproach you for it further. 192 00:13:14,320 --> 00:13:18,200 However, if it is impossible to kill her, 193 00:13:19,070 --> 00:13:23,040 you will need to give her the most unendurable pain possible. 194 00:13:23,200 --> 00:13:26,890 I shall put all of my power into it. 195 00:13:27,560 --> 00:13:28,860 However... 196 00:13:29,240 --> 00:13:30,460 However? 197 00:13:30,980 --> 00:13:34,110 A curse that creates such deathly pain 198 00:13:34,420 --> 00:13:36,959 requires a powerful offering. 199 00:13:36,960 --> 00:13:41,080 If a pure virgin with an intense desire is provided as an offering, 200 00:13:42,540 --> 00:13:45,470 it can even bring about death shortly afterwards. 201 00:13:46,340 --> 00:13:48,340 If an offering is made, 202 00:13:52,500 --> 00:13:54,660 it can even bring about death, you say. 203 00:14:09,350 --> 00:14:10,570 It's blood. 204 00:14:19,480 --> 00:14:21,950 Are you Jang Noh Kyung? 205 00:14:22,330 --> 00:14:24,050 Yes, I am. 206 00:14:47,560 --> 00:14:48,930 Are you going somewhere? 207 00:14:49,330 --> 00:14:50,890 While I'm gone, 208 00:14:51,090 --> 00:14:54,860 don't even think of stepping out into the northern town. 209 00:15:36,770 --> 00:15:38,880 Are Seol and Jan Shil... 210 00:15:41,020 --> 00:15:42,880 well? 211 00:15:43,800 --> 00:15:48,010 Yes, they are doing well. 212 00:15:48,640 --> 00:15:50,460 And you, Mistress, 213 00:15:52,280 --> 00:15:54,450 have you been well? 214 00:15:54,870 --> 00:15:56,370 How can... 215 00:15:57,020 --> 00:16:00,479 you address this lowly subject as Mistress? 216 00:16:00,480 --> 00:16:02,830 You told me in the prison 217 00:16:03,820 --> 00:16:07,480 that you had a very close friend long ago. 218 00:16:08,290 --> 00:16:11,910 And that her final request was that you should look after me. 219 00:16:12,890 --> 00:16:14,599 That is so. 220 00:16:14,600 --> 00:16:18,580 Who was she to me? 221 00:16:19,300 --> 00:16:21,790 All I know is... 222 00:16:24,210 --> 00:16:26,940 that before you were even born, 223 00:16:27,440 --> 00:16:31,910 she formed a connection with your mother due to your mother's act of kindness. 224 00:16:32,250 --> 00:16:34,130 Did you say my mother's... 225 00:16:34,970 --> 00:16:37,089 act of kindness? 226 00:16:37,090 --> 00:16:39,040 Yes, that is so. 227 00:16:39,240 --> 00:16:42,319 Ultimately, the person who saved your life 228 00:16:42,320 --> 00:16:43,980 was not I, 229 00:16:44,460 --> 00:16:46,520 nor my friend, 230 00:16:47,020 --> 00:16:49,350 but your mother. 231 00:16:49,660 --> 00:16:52,140 I believe that... 232 00:16:53,520 --> 00:16:56,340 you were trying to protect me. 233 00:16:56,540 --> 00:16:59,660 I have not completely forgiven you yet, 234 00:17:00,330 --> 00:17:02,130 but I do understand. 235 00:17:02,170 --> 00:17:07,200 Because after I knew, even I remained silent. 236 00:17:10,090 --> 00:17:11,350 I just... 237 00:17:12,250 --> 00:17:14,070 before any more time passes, 238 00:17:16,990 --> 00:17:20,880 there is one thing that I just really wanted to say to you. 239 00:17:24,540 --> 00:17:26,400 Thank you. 240 00:17:27,770 --> 00:17:29,640 For saving my life, 241 00:17:31,920 --> 00:17:33,690 thank you. 242 00:17:37,810 --> 00:17:39,570 For taking me in, 243 00:17:40,840 --> 00:17:42,600 for raising me, 244 00:17:43,120 --> 00:17:45,050 for protecting me, 245 00:17:46,670 --> 00:17:48,490 thank you. 246 00:17:52,400 --> 00:17:54,360 For being a mother to me... 247 00:17:56,300 --> 00:17:59,090 for the last 8 years, 248 00:18:02,080 --> 00:18:03,820 thank you. 249 00:18:37,370 --> 00:18:41,820 Have you prepared an offering as I described? 250 00:18:45,270 --> 00:18:47,540 Where did you put her? 251 00:18:51,140 --> 00:18:52,800 I, myself, 252 00:18:54,650 --> 00:18:56,610 shall be the offering. 253 00:19:14,560 --> 00:19:19,200 This evening, a curse will be directed at the King's quarters. 254 00:19:21,620 --> 00:19:25,929 It's not a curse directed at His Majesty, is it? 255 00:19:25,930 --> 00:19:27,399 No, it is not. 256 00:19:27,400 --> 00:19:31,449 That curse will be directed at you, Miss. 257 00:19:31,450 --> 00:19:34,649 If there is any chance that His Majesty will be endangered because of me... 258 00:19:34,650 --> 00:19:38,060 I will block it. 259 00:19:38,280 --> 00:19:42,360 I will stake my life and block it. 260 00:20:47,630 --> 00:20:49,850 Evil energy, 261 00:20:49,900 --> 00:20:53,130 back to the owner of the talisman, you shall return! 262 00:21:37,610 --> 00:21:41,290 I suppose you think you've done nothing wrong. 263 00:21:42,630 --> 00:21:45,550 I suppose you think you are just a victim. 264 00:21:46,300 --> 00:21:48,100 But you are wrong. 265 00:21:49,560 --> 00:21:52,310 The crime of remaining silent even when you knew the truth. 266 00:21:53,320 --> 00:21:55,660 The crime of abetting a death. 267 00:21:56,810 --> 00:22:00,300 The crime of coveting a position that isn't yours! 268 00:22:02,210 --> 00:22:04,170 Deceiving the King, 269 00:22:04,680 --> 00:22:09,330 and the crime of casting aside the final chance of repentance like this! 270 00:22:10,100 --> 00:22:11,890 Those are precisely 271 00:22:13,140 --> 00:22:14,890 your crimes. 272 00:22:15,090 --> 00:22:16,760 That's not so! 273 00:22:26,300 --> 00:22:29,170 C- court lady Jo! Court lady Jo! 274 00:22:30,490 --> 00:22:32,100 Get her out of here, quickly. 275 00:22:32,150 --> 00:22:33,330 Quickly! 276 00:22:44,770 --> 00:22:47,419 I suppose you think you've done nothing wrong. 277 00:22:47,420 --> 00:22:49,869 I suppose you think you are just a victim. 278 00:22:49,870 --> 00:22:52,389 - But you are wrong. - Are you going to kill Yeon Woo? 279 00:22:52,390 --> 00:22:54,349 The crime of remaining silent even when you knew the truth. 280 00:22:54,350 --> 00:22:56,009 The crime of abetting a death. 281 00:22:56,010 --> 00:22:59,019 The crime of coveting a position that isn't yours! 282 00:22:59,020 --> 00:23:00,359 Deceiving the King, 283 00:23:00,360 --> 00:23:03,939 and the crime of casting aside the final chance of repentance like this! 284 00:23:03,940 --> 00:23:06,850 Those are precisely your crimes. 285 00:23:28,790 --> 00:23:31,020 Must you go, Mother? 286 00:23:31,940 --> 00:23:36,270 I told you I want to go and pray for the Princess's pregnancy. 287 00:23:37,660 --> 00:23:42,280 And while I stay at the temple for few days, 288 00:23:42,410 --> 00:23:46,890 I think I shall pray also for Yeon Woo's easy passage into eternity. 289 00:23:48,610 --> 00:23:50,060 Mother. 290 00:23:53,220 --> 00:23:57,180 It's just that before a new life is born, 291 00:23:59,500 --> 00:24:04,540 I want to peacefully send off those who have departed. 292 00:24:06,330 --> 00:24:09,930 If I continue to hang onto our Yeon Woo's shadow, 293 00:24:10,750 --> 00:24:14,290 I feel it will be a worry to the expecting Princess. 294 00:24:19,470 --> 00:24:23,570 When I was pregnant with our Yeon Woo, 295 00:24:24,780 --> 00:24:28,490 Your father was in Ming China as an ambassador. 296 00:24:28,720 --> 00:24:31,310 Even though I knew he had no choice, 297 00:24:31,780 --> 00:24:34,200 for some reason, I was still disappointed. 298 00:24:35,860 --> 00:24:37,540 So, Yeom, 299 00:24:38,100 --> 00:24:42,580 please stay beside the Princess and look after her well. 300 00:24:44,410 --> 00:24:46,100 I shall. 301 00:25:09,180 --> 00:25:10,900 Lord. 302 00:25:11,480 --> 00:25:13,120 What is it? 303 00:25:13,720 --> 00:25:17,489 Have you, by chance, heard that rumor? 304 00:25:17,490 --> 00:25:19,310 What rumor are you speaking of? 305 00:25:21,060 --> 00:25:22,730 That is... 306 00:25:23,040 --> 00:25:25,949 about the late Miss Yeon Woo... 307 00:25:25,950 --> 00:25:28,030 What about our Yeon Woo? 308 00:25:28,110 --> 00:25:30,869 A strange rumor is going around these days. 309 00:25:30,870 --> 00:25:32,280 It is that... 310 00:25:34,210 --> 00:25:37,160 The rumor is that the lady's death eight years ago 311 00:25:38,320 --> 00:25:40,829 was the deed of the late King's maternal clan. 312 00:25:40,830 --> 00:25:42,389 What are you talking about? 313 00:25:42,390 --> 00:25:44,149 That's not all. 314 00:25:44,150 --> 00:25:46,349 There's another rumor 315 00:25:46,350 --> 00:25:49,520 that the lady may be alive. 316 00:25:50,600 --> 00:25:51,969 As it was, 317 00:25:51,970 --> 00:25:55,829 there was something from eight years ago that was bothering me. 318 00:25:55,830 --> 00:25:57,840 What do you mean bothering you? 319 00:25:58,030 --> 00:26:01,040 I already told that other lord who was asking questions, 320 00:26:01,200 --> 00:26:04,989 but the day after the lady's funeral, I had gone to the grave, 321 00:26:04,990 --> 00:26:06,919 and there were signs that it had been dug up. 322 00:26:06,920 --> 00:26:07,869 What? 323 00:26:07,870 --> 00:26:12,630 And so that maiden Madam saw may truly be Miss Yeon Woo... 324 00:26:15,650 --> 00:26:18,000 Lord, are you all right? 325 00:26:24,880 --> 00:26:26,789 Isn't this a letter? 326 00:26:26,790 --> 00:26:28,270 Who on earth would... 327 00:26:32,330 --> 00:26:33,960 Prince Consort. 328 00:26:34,670 --> 00:26:37,960 Are you aware that your sister's death was not due to illness? 329 00:26:38,310 --> 00:26:39,730 Are you aware... 330 00:26:39,860 --> 00:26:43,860 that eight years ago, Princess Minhwa, who wanted to have you, 331 00:26:44,050 --> 00:26:46,960 participated in the black sorcery that killed your sister? 332 00:26:47,330 --> 00:26:48,499 Furthermore, 333 00:26:48,500 --> 00:26:50,529 are you aware... 334 00:26:50,530 --> 00:26:55,640 that the person who covered up her death was the late King? 335 00:26:56,430 --> 00:26:58,090 But, 336 00:26:58,190 --> 00:27:01,779 do you have a wife? 337 00:27:01,780 --> 00:27:03,679 I am still unmarried. 338 00:27:03,680 --> 00:27:04,870 Wow! 339 00:27:05,160 --> 00:27:07,149 Then, what about a betrothed? 340 00:27:07,150 --> 00:27:09,240 Do you have a betrothed? 341 00:27:10,070 --> 00:27:13,280 Forgive me, Husband. 342 00:27:13,290 --> 00:27:15,470 Forgive you for what? 343 00:27:18,030 --> 00:27:19,380 Everything. 344 00:27:20,490 --> 00:27:22,060 All of it. 345 00:27:44,790 --> 00:27:46,310 Husband. 346 00:27:46,990 --> 00:27:50,749 The peace you've enjoyed over the years... 347 00:27:50,750 --> 00:27:54,789 now that you know it was sandcastle built on top of your sister's corpse 348 00:27:54,790 --> 00:27:58,080 what do you plan to do, Lord? 349 00:27:58,930 --> 00:28:00,320 Husband, 350 00:28:00,480 --> 00:28:04,820 why don't you come and sit? Why do you stand there like that? 351 00:28:05,330 --> 00:28:06,219 Ah, 352 00:28:06,220 --> 00:28:11,919 I was making a jacket for the baby. 353 00:28:11,920 --> 00:28:16,680 It is so small. Isn't it cute in its miniature form? 354 00:28:16,770 --> 00:28:21,380 I shall truly... 355 00:28:21,830 --> 00:28:23,749 raise this child well. 356 00:28:23,750 --> 00:28:25,760 Just like you, 357 00:28:26,090 --> 00:28:30,820 a clever and handsome boy. 358 00:28:32,050 --> 00:28:33,340 Did you 359 00:28:36,380 --> 00:28:38,500 want to have me? 360 00:28:39,870 --> 00:28:40,930 Excuse me? 361 00:28:40,980 --> 00:28:42,720 What part of me... 362 00:28:44,040 --> 00:28:46,100 did you want to have? 363 00:28:50,310 --> 00:28:51,960 And so now, 364 00:28:57,110 --> 00:28:59,450 what part of me do you have? 365 00:29:00,260 --> 00:29:02,090 What part of me... 366 00:29:02,910 --> 00:29:05,040 did you want to have so badly? 367 00:29:10,670 --> 00:29:12,130 If it's not true, 368 00:29:12,840 --> 00:29:14,740 insist to the very end that it's not true, 369 00:29:14,770 --> 00:29:16,450 that I'm wrong. 370 00:29:17,280 --> 00:29:19,640 That I'm foolish and have misunderstood. 371 00:29:22,630 --> 00:29:24,530 Forgive me. 372 00:29:25,680 --> 00:29:27,130 Husband. 373 00:29:29,550 --> 00:29:31,990 Please forgive me! 374 00:29:34,130 --> 00:29:35,590 How? 375 00:29:39,250 --> 00:29:41,000 How?! 376 00:29:43,700 --> 00:29:45,580 All those years, 377 00:29:47,920 --> 00:29:51,170 you deceived me, you deceived my mother... 378 00:29:51,720 --> 00:29:53,380 My sister! 379 00:29:53,930 --> 00:29:56,360 I was going to tell you. 380 00:29:57,430 --> 00:30:00,070 I was going to tell you, 381 00:30:01,000 --> 00:30:04,570 after I saw how happy you were about the news of the baby, 382 00:30:05,020 --> 00:30:09,720 I couldn�t... I just couldn't form the words. 383 00:30:11,330 --> 00:30:13,640 The moment I said anything, 384 00:30:14,140 --> 00:30:16,480 I feared your child 385 00:30:18,570 --> 00:30:21,820 would also then become a criminal. 386 00:30:25,360 --> 00:30:27,000 It would be 387 00:30:28,850 --> 00:30:30,750 the child of the Princess that killed my sister. 388 00:30:42,600 --> 00:30:43,880 But, 389 00:30:45,310 --> 00:30:47,310 I am but a criminal myself. 390 00:30:48,250 --> 00:30:52,340 Because of me, you killed my sister. 391 00:30:53,480 --> 00:30:55,270 So, I am a criminal as well. 392 00:30:56,090 --> 00:30:57,770 And not knowing that, 393 00:30:59,570 --> 00:31:01,450 I loved you... 394 00:31:04,410 --> 00:31:06,690 I am a criminal as well. 395 00:31:07,800 --> 00:31:11,469 In reward for killing my sister, I've been living in comfort. 396 00:31:11,470 --> 00:31:13,880 I am a bigger criminal! 397 00:31:21,010 --> 00:31:22,580 No! 398 00:31:23,000 --> 00:31:25,510 I'm the criminal! 399 00:31:25,980 --> 00:31:30,520 You and the baby have committed no crime. 400 00:31:31,550 --> 00:31:34,249 You can reproach me, 401 00:31:34,250 --> 00:31:36,340 badmouth me, 402 00:31:36,350 --> 00:31:38,380 but please don't blame yourself. 403 00:31:39,210 --> 00:31:41,170 Please don't... 404 00:31:42,410 --> 00:31:45,459 turn your back on your child. 405 00:31:45,460 --> 00:31:47,110 Please! 406 00:32:09,360 --> 00:32:13,369 By about this time, the Prince Consort probably knows everything, right? 407 00:32:13,370 --> 00:32:15,609 When you think about it, 408 00:32:15,610 --> 00:32:18,510 you can never know what's going on inside a female. 409 00:32:18,740 --> 00:32:23,289 The princess, who seemed so innocent, doing something so immensely evil... 410 00:32:23,290 --> 00:32:25,529 Who could have even imagined? 411 00:32:25,530 --> 00:32:27,699 Now that he knows the truth, 412 00:32:27,700 --> 00:32:31,040 with his character, he won't just sit and let it be. 413 00:32:31,920 --> 00:32:36,439 He might just take his own life to make up for his sins. 414 00:32:36,440 --> 00:32:39,430 How nice it would be if he would do that for us, 415 00:32:39,730 --> 00:32:44,420 but if he were to appeal to the King, he may eke out a living. 416 00:32:44,500 --> 00:32:46,210 If that's the case, 417 00:32:47,520 --> 00:32:49,430 we have no choice but to eliminate him. 418 00:32:56,740 --> 00:32:58,320 Who is out there? 419 00:33:44,630 --> 00:33:46,060 Seol. 420 00:33:46,510 --> 00:33:50,039 I will take care of this, so Young Master, you should go inside. 421 00:33:50,040 --> 00:33:51,599 I cannot do that. 422 00:33:51,600 --> 00:33:53,650 How could I let a girl... 423 00:34:48,130 --> 00:34:50,079 Seol. Seol! 424 00:34:50,080 --> 00:34:51,499 Wake up. 425 00:34:51,500 --> 00:34:53,770 Seol! Seol! 426 00:34:54,160 --> 00:34:56,630 Seol. Seol. 427 00:34:57,010 --> 00:34:58,200 Seol. 428 00:34:58,650 --> 00:35:00,349 Wake up, will you? 429 00:35:00,350 --> 00:35:01,600 Seol! 430 00:35:06,350 --> 00:35:08,360 Miss Yeon Woo... 431 00:35:09,800 --> 00:35:11,880 is alive. 432 00:35:17,800 --> 00:35:20,450 While you were gone, 433 00:35:22,030 --> 00:35:24,040 you asked me... 434 00:35:25,450 --> 00:35:28,360 to protect her, didn't you? 435 00:35:37,500 --> 00:35:39,900 I'm sorry. 436 00:35:42,500 --> 00:35:44,260 I wanted to... 437 00:35:46,150 --> 00:35:49,290 protect her to the end, 438 00:35:50,450 --> 00:35:52,770 but since I leave like this, 439 00:35:54,140 --> 00:35:56,610 I'm sorry, Young Master. 440 00:35:56,690 --> 00:35:58,470 Stop saying such things. 441 00:36:00,120 --> 00:36:01,700 Seol, to think... 442 00:36:03,070 --> 00:36:05,270 that you were always by our Yeon Woo's side, 443 00:36:07,340 --> 00:36:09,770 how grateful I am for that. 444 00:36:11,780 --> 00:36:13,670 I placed too great a burden 445 00:36:15,930 --> 00:36:18,760 on such a small frame. 446 00:36:19,650 --> 00:36:22,730 Please don't say you're sorry. 447 00:36:25,130 --> 00:36:28,500 When I first came to your home, 448 00:36:29,350 --> 00:36:31,890 instead of "you wench", 449 00:36:33,650 --> 00:36:36,090 I was given the name Seol. 450 00:36:37,370 --> 00:36:40,000 You gave me my name, Young Master. 451 00:36:41,670 --> 00:36:46,550 Since that day, until this moment now, 452 00:36:49,850 --> 00:36:53,020 even though I knew I shouldn't, 453 00:36:55,900 --> 00:36:58,540 I held you, precious Young Master, 454 00:37:00,270 --> 00:37:06,710 in my lowliest of lowly hearts. 455 00:37:07,840 --> 00:37:13,490 I have always been sorry for doing so. 456 00:37:15,030 --> 00:37:16,649 Forgive me. 457 00:37:16,650 --> 00:37:18,340 What do you mean you are sorry? 458 00:37:20,340 --> 00:37:22,130 What do you mean forgive you? 459 00:37:22,180 --> 00:37:26,110 What am I to do? 460 00:37:26,880 --> 00:37:29,330 What on earth am I anyway?! 461 00:37:30,830 --> 00:37:33,690 That you would throw your life down like that? 462 00:37:36,250 --> 00:37:37,740 Young Master, 463 00:37:38,370 --> 00:37:43,030 it is due to you that I became a person, 464 00:37:43,380 --> 00:37:45,470 that I became a woman, 465 00:37:45,890 --> 00:37:48,100 and that I became Seol. 466 00:37:48,870 --> 00:37:51,440 Though it has been a short life, 467 00:37:52,230 --> 00:37:53,910 right now, 468 00:37:54,420 --> 00:37:57,000 more than any other girl in the world, 469 00:37:57,900 --> 00:37:59,890 I am happy. 470 00:38:00,330 --> 00:38:01,580 So, 471 00:38:02,840 --> 00:38:04,910 Young Master, 472 00:38:05,660 --> 00:38:08,010 please, be happy too. 473 00:38:09,900 --> 00:38:12,920 Seol. Seol! 474 00:38:13,910 --> 00:38:15,280 Seol! 475 00:38:16,890 --> 00:38:18,190 Seol. 476 00:38:19,470 --> 00:38:20,950 Seol! 477 00:38:21,780 --> 00:38:23,300 Seol! 478 00:39:07,780 --> 00:39:09,360 Mistress. 479 00:39:10,520 --> 00:39:12,650 Seol unnie... 480 00:39:15,390 --> 00:39:17,330 I think she must have died. 481 00:39:18,700 --> 00:39:21,600 She keeps telling me to be well. 482 00:39:22,580 --> 00:39:27,590 And she says to tell you thank you as well. 483 00:39:28,630 --> 00:39:31,220 She says she is happy, 484 00:39:32,080 --> 00:39:36,960 so that we should be happy and live well. 485 00:39:49,330 --> 00:39:51,110 You wretched girl. 486 00:39:52,330 --> 00:39:53,820 At long last, 487 00:39:54,230 --> 00:39:56,949 you hold your flame against your heart as you go. 488 00:39:56,950 --> 00:39:58,440 So, are you happy now? 489 00:39:59,150 --> 00:40:01,350 Yes, I'm happy. 490 00:40:01,720 --> 00:40:03,489 For a slave girl's fate, 491 00:40:03,490 --> 00:40:06,090 it was a pretty good life, don't you think? 492 00:40:14,850 --> 00:40:16,940 I've taken the Princess and the Prince Consort 493 00:40:17,770 --> 00:40:20,310 to a safe place for the time being. 494 00:40:22,080 --> 00:40:24,050 I see I was a step late. 495 00:40:24,640 --> 00:40:26,870 Were there any innocent people that became sacrificed? 496 00:40:29,360 --> 00:40:34,450 The girl named Seol was lost. 497 00:40:39,600 --> 00:40:41,820 In order to protect the Prince Consort, 498 00:40:42,210 --> 00:40:44,900 it appears she faced off against the killers alone. 499 00:40:58,020 --> 00:41:00,460 Send someone to Onyang Palace. 500 00:41:02,690 --> 00:41:04,690 The Grand Queen Dowager is in danger. 501 00:41:14,260 --> 00:41:16,480 Yoon Dae Hyung, you bastard! 502 00:41:16,770 --> 00:41:20,790 How dare you... 503 00:41:34,260 --> 00:41:35,860 Your Majesty. 504 00:41:38,200 --> 00:41:41,490 Did you come to get your grandmother? 505 00:41:42,360 --> 00:41:43,670 Come now, 506 00:41:44,400 --> 00:41:46,020 come and... 507 00:41:50,680 --> 00:41:52,030 Your Majesty. 508 00:41:59,990 --> 00:42:01,350 Your Majesty, 509 00:42:02,410 --> 00:42:04,030 all of it 510 00:42:05,260 --> 00:42:08,160 was for your sake... 511 00:42:09,210 --> 00:42:15,030 How can you not recognize your grandmother's true intentions? 512 00:42:17,750 --> 00:42:19,170 Your Majesty! 513 00:42:19,550 --> 00:42:20,940 No! 514 00:42:21,460 --> 00:42:23,670 No, you cannot... 515 00:42:23,940 --> 00:42:25,210 No! 516 00:42:25,480 --> 00:42:27,700 No, you cannot... 517 00:42:27,990 --> 00:42:30,630 Truly, you cannot do this... 518 00:42:33,000 --> 00:42:34,399 Eight years ago! 519 00:42:34,400 --> 00:42:36,950 The crime of killing the Crown Princess through sorcery! 520 00:42:36,970 --> 00:42:38,190 Also, 521 00:42:38,310 --> 00:42:42,039 the crime of having your innocent granddaughter to participate in the sorcery! 522 00:42:42,040 --> 00:42:45,529 Why do you think I've been silent for this long?! 523 00:42:45,530 --> 00:42:49,759 I couldn't exonerate Prince Ui Seong even when I later found out the truth... 524 00:42:49,760 --> 00:42:52,360 For whom do you think I kept quiet?! 525 00:42:54,730 --> 00:42:58,870 I have fulfilled my filial duty in keeping silent for 13 years. 526 00:42:59,490 --> 00:43:00,610 No. 527 00:43:01,890 --> 00:43:04,450 Do not desire anything more. 528 00:43:19,290 --> 00:43:21,999 Now that we've eliminated the old fox, 529 00:43:22,000 --> 00:43:25,759 who could possibly stop us? 530 00:43:25,760 --> 00:43:28,659 However, public sentiment is becoming a grave matter. 531 00:43:28,660 --> 00:43:31,719 Because of the posted stories, the commotion among the people has been growing. 532 00:43:31,720 --> 00:43:34,449 Even the Confucianists have started to become suspicious. 533 00:43:34,450 --> 00:43:37,570 At this rate, even if the insurrection is successful, 534 00:43:38,660 --> 00:43:40,670 we may lose public support. 535 00:43:41,960 --> 00:43:44,730 Then, I suppose we must move up the insurrection. 536 00:44:03,500 --> 00:44:05,340 When you say move up the insurrection, 537 00:44:05,460 --> 00:44:07,339 do you have some alternative plan? 538 00:44:07,340 --> 00:44:10,040 Before strange rumors start to cloud our moral justification, 539 00:44:10,150 --> 00:44:12,240 I'm saying let's make the insurrection happen. 540 00:44:16,940 --> 00:44:19,250 If public sentiment is against us, 541 00:44:19,370 --> 00:44:22,190 then dethroning the King is nothing more than the bloodshed of power. 542 00:44:23,040 --> 00:44:27,170 Thankfully, even a fellow like me has the capacity to move public sentiment... 543 00:44:27,260 --> 00:44:29,640 When you say public sentiment... 544 00:44:30,780 --> 00:44:34,360 Have you not heard of my reputation in connection with the sick ward? 545 00:44:35,610 --> 00:44:38,450 The Confucianist healer who does not regard a patient's social ranking. 546 00:44:39,180 --> 00:44:42,059 This is why people need to collect good deeds. 547 00:44:42,060 --> 00:44:44,990 Who knew that situation would become so useful? 548 00:44:50,530 --> 00:44:52,720 If we are successful in overthrowing the King, 549 00:44:52,880 --> 00:44:55,730 it will probably be recorded in history like this... 550 00:44:56,820 --> 00:44:59,499 Blinded by desire for a poor shaman, disregarding affairs of the state, 551 00:44:59,500 --> 00:45:02,590 the shameless knave who tyrannized this country 552 00:45:04,540 --> 00:45:09,840 was deposed by the appearance of a new King on the side of the people. 553 00:45:13,650 --> 00:45:15,140 Tonight, 554 00:45:17,090 --> 00:45:20,040 I shall expect a proper meeting. 555 00:45:33,830 --> 00:45:38,080 It is all right to cry as much as you want. 556 00:45:39,230 --> 00:45:40,520 I... 557 00:45:42,810 --> 00:45:45,460 don't even have the right to cry. 558 00:45:46,000 --> 00:45:51,350 That child constantly, invariably, protected me at my side. 559 00:45:52,340 --> 00:45:55,200 But, I wasn't able to protect her. 560 00:46:04,560 --> 00:46:08,730 Was she someone very dear to you? 561 00:46:12,740 --> 00:46:16,350 She was a companion, my family, 562 00:46:16,640 --> 00:46:17,489 no... 563 00:46:17,490 --> 00:46:19,770 she was more than that. 564 00:46:19,860 --> 00:46:21,280 I suppose she would have been. 565 00:46:22,580 --> 00:46:27,219 To have given up her life for her master. 566 00:46:27,220 --> 00:46:29,810 Why she had to die, 567 00:46:30,580 --> 00:46:34,260 why my brother has be in danger, 568 00:46:35,850 --> 00:46:37,910 I just cannot understand at all. 569 00:46:38,590 --> 00:46:41,640 What on earth is power anyway? 570 00:46:41,750 --> 00:46:44,300 What constitutes a justifiable greater cause? 571 00:46:45,690 --> 00:46:50,490 Why do innocent people have to shed their blood? 572 00:47:01,870 --> 00:47:04,260 Just as you have lost someone dear to you, 573 00:47:06,820 --> 00:47:10,760 I have lost an innocent citizen. 574 00:47:11,910 --> 00:47:13,160 Therefore, 575 00:47:15,480 --> 00:47:17,830 I will not stop. 576 00:47:18,920 --> 00:47:20,290 So that 577 00:47:20,790 --> 00:47:23,570 an innocent life will never again be sacrificed, 578 00:47:25,800 --> 00:47:28,530 I will stop this repeating cycle of vile treachery, 579 00:47:31,070 --> 00:47:33,230 without fail, I will stop it. 580 00:48:05,420 --> 00:48:08,150 There are quite a few familiar faces. 581 00:48:10,720 --> 00:48:12,749 Why do you laugh? 582 00:48:12,750 --> 00:48:15,020 I just find it amusing. 583 00:48:15,430 --> 00:48:17,970 I, the infamous libertine... 584 00:48:18,260 --> 00:48:21,429 who could have known that I could ever dare dream of coming into power? 585 00:48:21,430 --> 00:48:24,879 What kind of unfounded remark is that? 586 00:48:24,880 --> 00:48:28,449 All of us gathered here all believe the rightful ruler 587 00:48:28,450 --> 00:48:32,339 is undoubtedly Prince Yang Myung. 588 00:48:32,340 --> 00:48:33,680 Enough of that. 589 00:48:34,670 --> 00:48:37,020 So, when is the insurrection? 590 00:48:38,880 --> 00:48:40,940 In my opinion, 591 00:48:41,970 --> 00:48:45,810 I am considering the upcoming gangmu. 592 00:48:46,450 --> 00:48:47,800 Gangmu, you say? 593 00:48:47,810 --> 00:48:49,230 [Gangmu � Military exercise and hunting competition in which King and officials take part] 594 00:48:49,240 --> 00:48:50,589 That sounds good. 595 00:48:50,590 --> 00:48:51,840 However, 596 00:48:53,990 --> 00:48:56,740 the insurrection will not take place at the hunting grounds. 597 00:48:57,780 --> 00:48:59,770 It will take place in the palace. 598 00:49:02,480 --> 00:49:05,200 So the palace will become the hunting grounds? 599 00:49:06,420 --> 00:49:08,420 Only, the prey 600 00:49:11,880 --> 00:49:13,800 will be the King, I suppose. 601 00:49:45,360 --> 00:49:49,730 [Yang Myung] 602 00:49:58,420 --> 00:50:00,100 What is this? 603 00:50:00,850 --> 00:50:02,360 Those who believe in me 604 00:50:03,090 --> 00:50:06,080 and intend to go forward with me, inspect it closely. 605 00:50:06,310 --> 00:50:08,840 Although right now, it is only a blank book, 606 00:50:09,250 --> 00:50:11,509 one day in the future, when I am seated on the throne, 607 00:50:11,510 --> 00:50:14,470 for the meritorious subjects who orchestrated with me the change in power, 608 00:50:16,180 --> 00:50:18,310 this will become a record of their contribution. 609 00:50:43,460 --> 00:50:48,960 [Yoon Dae Hyung] 610 00:51:11,320 --> 00:51:14,129 Is the planning for tomorrow's gangmu going smoothly with no setbacks? 611 00:51:14,130 --> 00:51:15,649 Yes, Your Majesty. 612 00:51:15,650 --> 00:51:19,139 The Ministry of Military Affairs have marked the boundaries of the hunting ground. 613 00:51:19,140 --> 00:51:21,999 And we have taken measures to prohibit shooting... 614 00:51:22,000 --> 00:51:24,090 and wood cutting in the area. 615 00:51:24,730 --> 00:51:26,519 Perhaps because it has been a long time since the last gangmu, 616 00:51:26,520 --> 00:51:28,359 but I am greatly looking forward to it. 617 00:51:28,360 --> 00:51:30,719 There will also be a jester to stimulate the entertainment. 618 00:51:30,720 --> 00:51:33,820 so there will be no shortage of merriment. 619 00:51:34,160 --> 00:51:36,290 Ah, but the purpose of a gangmu... 620 00:51:36,320 --> 00:51:39,140 is not necessarily for just merriment, is it? 621 00:51:41,030 --> 00:51:43,240 In addition to being a military tactics exercise, 622 00:51:43,360 --> 00:51:45,290 this gangmu will particularly 623 00:51:45,300 --> 00:51:49,360 serve to establish solidarity between the city and the outer villages. 624 00:51:49,480 --> 00:51:51,770 Do not fail to note this. 625 00:51:52,160 --> 00:51:54,480 We shall keep it in mind. 626 00:51:55,140 --> 00:51:56,320 Furthermore, 627 00:51:56,610 --> 00:52:00,749 who will become the hunter and who will become the hunted? 628 00:52:00,750 --> 00:52:02,880 It will be a one-round showdown to determine the answer. 629 00:52:03,360 --> 00:52:05,540 Ah, Minister of Military Affairs. 630 00:52:06,140 --> 00:52:08,970 How many capital guards are participating in the gangmu? 631 00:52:09,190 --> 00:52:13,349 As you have ordered a reduction in volume, 632 00:52:13,350 --> 00:52:16,279 200 will participate. 633 00:52:16,280 --> 00:52:19,490 How many capital guards will be mobilized that day? 634 00:52:19,700 --> 00:52:23,129 His Majesty has order a reduction to 200. 635 00:52:23,130 --> 00:52:27,589 I've added 100 to that, so 300 will head to the hunting ground. 636 00:52:27,590 --> 00:52:32,700 Then, the palace and the capital garrison will be weakened. 637 00:52:33,150 --> 00:52:34,909 On that day, His Majesty will head to Jongmyo 638 00:52:34,910 --> 00:52:37,270 for the gangmu initiation ceremony. 639 00:52:37,740 --> 00:52:41,100 As dictated by my status of royal family, I will follow behind. 640 00:52:43,920 --> 00:52:46,250 That is the moment we must aim for. 641 00:52:47,050 --> 00:52:51,090 The moment the palace gates open to let out the group headed for Jongmyo. 642 00:52:51,300 --> 00:52:56,560 The Minister of Military Affairs will lead the soldiers to charge the palace. 643 00:52:56,790 --> 00:53:00,819 So, the soldiers will be assembled at dawn, 644 00:53:00,820 --> 00:53:04,460 and I will take them to the hunting grounds first. 645 00:53:05,260 --> 00:53:09,039 Earlier, I was concerned that you might be on the verge of ill will, 646 00:53:09,040 --> 00:53:11,970 but it seems the gangmu will be an enjoyable event after all. 647 00:53:12,310 --> 00:53:17,380 All of you, please feel free to exhibit the hunting skills you have honed. 648 00:53:17,450 --> 00:53:21,660 Particularly, I look forward to your performance, Chief Councilor. 649 00:53:22,050 --> 00:53:24,260 Undoubtedly. 650 00:53:25,410 --> 00:53:27,930 I will make certain you are not disappointed. 651 00:53:46,230 --> 00:53:47,989 Please prepare yourself to go out. 652 00:53:47,990 --> 00:53:50,580 Where am I going? 653 00:53:50,950 --> 00:53:54,570 There will be a gangmu tomorrow. 654 00:53:55,240 --> 00:53:58,319 I have heard. 655 00:53:58,320 --> 00:54:00,340 It isn't very far away, 656 00:54:00,500 --> 00:54:02,940 but I shall not be able to return immediately. 657 00:54:03,030 --> 00:54:04,509 So, I think it would be good 658 00:54:04,510 --> 00:54:08,279 if you temporarily stayed somewhere else where it was safe. 659 00:54:08,280 --> 00:54:11,370 Must I? 660 00:54:12,320 --> 00:54:15,089 What are you going to do alone in these chambers? 661 00:54:15,090 --> 00:54:18,089 It bothers me to leave you here alone, 662 00:54:18,090 --> 00:54:22,760 so please won't you do as I ask? 663 00:54:23,060 --> 00:54:24,860 I shall. 664 00:54:25,150 --> 00:54:26,900 Where ever you are, 665 00:54:27,380 --> 00:54:30,590 as long as Your Majesty is safe and healthy, 666 00:54:32,330 --> 00:54:34,700 there is nothing more I can desire. 667 00:54:35,290 --> 00:54:37,260 Whatever it may be, 668 00:54:37,640 --> 00:54:40,660 if you can fulfill your objective, 669 00:54:42,670 --> 00:54:45,150 there is nothing more I can hope for. 670 00:54:45,880 --> 00:54:47,090 I pray 671 00:54:48,100 --> 00:54:50,140 that you will fulfill your objective. 672 00:54:51,010 --> 00:54:52,389 I shall. 673 00:54:52,390 --> 00:54:53,680 I pray 674 00:54:55,210 --> 00:54:57,490 you return safely. 675 00:54:59,220 --> 00:55:00,680 I shall, 676 00:55:02,770 --> 00:55:04,330 absolutely. 677 00:55:23,330 --> 00:55:24,660 See? 678 00:55:25,050 --> 00:55:26,640 What did I say? 679 00:55:28,240 --> 00:55:29,730 That moon. 680 00:55:31,860 --> 00:55:34,870 Did I not say that it would follow me wherever I went? 681 00:55:48,120 --> 00:55:49,970 Let me ask you one thing. 682 00:55:50,750 --> 00:55:52,730 Have you come by royal order 683 00:55:53,190 --> 00:55:54,420 or 684 00:55:55,350 --> 00:55:57,330 have you come as a friend. 685 00:55:58,920 --> 00:56:02,770 I've come as a friend. 686 00:56:03,370 --> 00:56:04,750 A friend, you say. 687 00:56:07,600 --> 00:56:10,390 The word friend is a very good word. 688 00:56:12,700 --> 00:56:14,350 Let me ask you one thing. 689 00:56:16,560 --> 00:56:18,460 You've already asked one thing. 690 00:56:18,840 --> 00:56:21,280 Your attempts at humor are dismal. 691 00:56:22,200 --> 00:56:24,570 Then, let me ask you one more thing. 692 00:56:25,730 --> 00:56:27,260 Please go ahead and ask. 693 00:56:28,670 --> 00:56:29,930 Do you 694 00:56:31,650 --> 00:56:34,380 still consider me a friend. 695 00:56:34,610 --> 00:56:36,790 I have considered you so up to now, 696 00:56:37,630 --> 00:56:39,750 and I will continue to in the future. 697 00:56:42,120 --> 00:56:43,350 Then, 698 00:56:45,530 --> 00:56:47,770 whatever decision I may make, 699 00:56:48,290 --> 00:56:50,370 whatever I may do, 700 00:56:53,100 --> 00:56:55,640 will you remain my friend to the end? 701 00:56:55,960 --> 00:56:59,310 Why do you ask that? 702 00:57:00,760 --> 00:57:01,930 No, 703 00:57:02,580 --> 00:57:04,290 I don't need you to answer. 704 00:57:04,850 --> 00:57:07,160 Regardless of your answer, 705 00:57:07,720 --> 00:57:10,140 my decision will not change. 706 00:57:11,370 --> 00:57:12,630 Just... 707 00:57:13,660 --> 00:57:16,290 how is it that we have ended up like this? 708 00:57:18,420 --> 00:57:20,300 I find myself wondering. 709 00:57:56,380 --> 00:58:01,360 The royal family and high officials are prepared and waiting. 710 00:58:01,980 --> 00:58:06,790 It is now time to leave for Jongmyo. 711 00:58:07,140 --> 00:58:10,000 All right. I understand. 712 00:58:10,410 --> 00:58:11,820 Your Majesty, 713 00:58:14,810 --> 00:58:16,580 it has been an honor 714 00:58:17,470 --> 00:58:23,320 to have been able to serve you. 715 00:58:25,010 --> 00:58:27,670 Why do you speak as if you were about to die? 716 00:58:28,870 --> 00:58:30,080 I pray... 717 00:58:31,710 --> 00:58:34,300 you stay safe and healthy. 718 00:58:37,890 --> 00:58:39,520 Do not worry. 719 00:58:40,090 --> 00:58:44,320 I have not lived enduring these long years for nothing. 720 00:58:47,710 --> 00:58:48,910 Woon. 721 00:58:49,850 --> 00:58:51,630 Are you prepared? 722 00:58:51,950 --> 00:58:54,240 If my liege, Your Majesty, commands, 723 00:58:55,310 --> 00:58:56,570 I am ever prepared. 724 00:59:06,430 --> 00:59:12,460 His Majesty, the King, approaches! 725 00:59:28,040 --> 00:59:30,010 Now, the time has come. 726 00:59:30,450 --> 00:59:35,120 Soon, everything shall return to its rightful place. 727 01:00:08,780 --> 01:00:12,190 When His Majesty comes out into the courtyard, it will serve as a signal, 728 01:00:12,220 --> 01:00:14,420 and the palace gates will open. 729 01:00:27,800 --> 01:00:30,920 As His Majesty leads the procession 730 01:00:32,470 --> 01:00:35,500 and heads towards Jongmyo, at that very moment, 731 01:00:37,660 --> 01:00:39,720 the insurrection begins. 732 01:00:39,990 --> 01:00:42,690 Move out! 733 01:00:57,230 --> 01:01:00,570 As dictated by my status of royal family, I will follow behind. 734 01:01:01,120 --> 01:01:03,390 That is the moment we must aim for. 735 01:01:03,460 --> 01:01:07,500 The moment the palace gates open to let out the group headed for Jongmyo. 736 01:02:08,040 --> 01:02:10,430 Though the sun lives in the heavens, 737 01:02:10,830 --> 01:02:13,220 the heavens have abandoned the sun! 738 01:02:14,070 --> 01:02:17,470 So, I have come to inform you that the will of the heavens have shifted 739 01:02:19,270 --> 01:02:20,990 and a revolution is in motion.