1 00:01:01,341 --> 00:01:03,376 Why did you bring the girl? 2 00:01:07,414 --> 00:01:08,648 Bring them over here. 3 00:01:09,015 --> 00:01:10,016 -Yes, General. -Yes, General. 4 00:01:24,397 --> 00:01:27,534 Are you aware of the reason for your arrest? 5 00:01:27,901 --> 00:01:29,536 I will ask the Grand Councillor 6 00:01:30,437 --> 00:01:33,773 for a clear explanation when I see him. 7 00:01:40,447 --> 00:01:42,682 I have been put in a very awkward position. 8 00:01:44,717 --> 00:01:47,253 I am taking you to Yeongyeong at the behest of the Grand Councillor, 9 00:01:47,654 --> 00:01:51,091 but it would bring us trouble if we let you meet the Grand Councillor. 10 00:01:52,258 --> 00:01:53,258 So... 11 00:02:03,937 --> 00:02:05,672 Why are you doing this to me? 12 00:02:07,640 --> 00:02:09,776 Must I die without knowing the reason? 13 00:02:09,909 --> 00:02:10,909 I shall... 14 00:02:12,245 --> 00:02:13,480 end your life here and now. 15 00:02:13,880 --> 00:02:15,415 Spare my life. 16 00:02:17,016 --> 00:02:18,751 I will give you 50,000 yang of gold. 17 00:02:19,619 --> 00:02:21,521 Is that the most you are willing to offer... 18 00:02:22,188 --> 00:02:23,656 to save yourself? 19 00:02:23,957 --> 00:02:24,957 How about 100,000? 20 00:02:26,192 --> 00:02:27,927 I can speak to my master 21 00:02:28,394 --> 00:02:30,697 and give you as much as you want. 22 00:02:32,799 --> 00:02:35,135 As much as I want? 23 00:02:38,304 --> 00:02:39,672 But if you kill me, 24 00:02:40,640 --> 00:02:43,910 you will incur a debt you can never repay. 25 00:02:57,190 --> 00:02:58,190 What the... 26 00:02:59,626 --> 00:03:01,427 -Bring her over here. -Yes, General. 27 00:03:02,162 --> 00:03:03,162 Stop. 28 00:03:05,965 --> 00:03:07,333 She is my prisoner. 29 00:03:08,234 --> 00:03:10,870 There are to be no witnesses to this incident. 30 00:03:12,238 --> 00:03:13,973 I told you to bring the girl. 31 00:03:14,407 --> 00:03:15,407 Yes, General. 32 00:03:15,508 --> 00:03:16,943 Do not take another step, you scum. 33 00:03:24,584 --> 00:03:27,720 My master told you to stop. 34 00:03:27,987 --> 00:03:30,390 If we keep her alive, she will pose a threat to us. 35 00:03:35,094 --> 00:03:39,399 I am the one to decide whether she lives or dies. 36 00:03:41,501 --> 00:03:43,403 It is not up to you. 37 00:03:43,770 --> 00:03:45,838 Have it your way. 38 00:03:46,306 --> 00:03:47,306 But keep in mind 39 00:03:48,041 --> 00:03:51,110 that you should take responsibility for any trouble she may bring us. 40 00:04:48,268 --> 00:04:49,335 Your Imperial Majesty. 41 00:05:11,424 --> 00:05:12,692 What brings you here? 42 00:05:13,059 --> 00:05:14,460 I am here to take your seal. 43 00:05:25,371 --> 00:05:27,874 Now leave. 44 00:05:28,675 --> 00:05:31,044 {\an8}You cannot take the Prince to the Cold Palace. 45 00:05:31,577 --> 00:05:32,645 {\an8}What do you mean? 46 00:05:32,979 --> 00:05:34,981 You are being disciplined for your wrongdoing. 47 00:05:37,550 --> 00:05:38,584 Take the Prince. 48 00:05:42,188 --> 00:05:44,290 Let me take His Imperial Highness. 49 00:05:45,425 --> 00:05:46,425 Step back. 50 00:05:47,393 --> 00:05:49,495 No one will take my son! 51 00:05:49,729 --> 00:05:51,964 -Your Imperial Majesty. -If you wish to take him away from me, 52 00:05:52,565 --> 00:05:54,367 you will have to kill me first. 53 00:05:54,634 --> 00:05:55,835 What are you waiting for? 54 00:05:56,436 --> 00:05:57,804 Take the Prince. 55 00:05:59,272 --> 00:06:00,840 I beg your pardon, Your Imperial Majesty. 56 00:06:02,508 --> 00:06:03,776 Maha! 57 00:06:04,177 --> 00:06:05,511 Maha! 58 00:06:05,912 --> 00:06:07,313 -Maha! -Your Imperial Majesty. 59 00:06:08,081 --> 00:06:09,849 Go and get my father. Now! 60 00:06:10,383 --> 00:06:13,619 Father, these malicious people are taking my son away from me! 61 00:06:13,786 --> 00:06:14,787 My son... 62 00:06:17,990 --> 00:06:19,459 Behave yourself! 63 00:06:21,394 --> 00:06:22,895 Maintain your dignity. 64 00:06:23,329 --> 00:06:24,831 Have you lost your senses? 65 00:06:25,031 --> 00:06:27,233 Is this how you pay me back 66 00:06:28,901 --> 00:06:30,403 for sending you to Ganye temple? 67 00:06:30,803 --> 00:06:34,073 Do not be so deluded, Your Imperial Majesty. 68 00:06:34,674 --> 00:06:37,276 I am only trying to protect the Prince from his foolish mother. 69 00:06:37,910 --> 00:06:39,412 The Prince is the future of the Great Yuan. 70 00:06:39,479 --> 00:06:42,248 How can I entrust him with someone who tried to poison Imperial Concubines? 71 00:06:43,683 --> 00:06:44,784 You brought it on yourself. 72 00:06:45,952 --> 00:06:49,689 If you harm one hair on his head, 73 00:06:52,024 --> 00:06:54,060 you will not be able to avoid the consequences. 74 00:06:54,460 --> 00:06:56,763 I am not as foolish as you are. 75 00:06:58,531 --> 00:07:00,533 Use your time in the Cold Palace to repent your sins 76 00:07:01,634 --> 00:07:02,969 and become a better person. 77 00:07:11,778 --> 00:07:12,778 Maha. 78 00:07:13,613 --> 00:07:15,314 Maha! 79 00:07:17,183 --> 00:07:18,818 Maha. 80 00:07:20,253 --> 00:07:21,253 Maha. 81 00:07:22,088 --> 00:07:23,256 Maha. 82 00:07:23,689 --> 00:07:26,292 -Maha. -Your Imperial Majesty. 83 00:07:26,926 --> 00:07:27,926 Maha. 84 00:07:27,994 --> 00:07:30,163 -My son. -Your Imperial Majesty. 85 00:07:30,329 --> 00:07:32,398 -My boy, Maha. -Your Imperial Majesty. 86 00:07:32,799 --> 00:07:34,934 You will get to see your son again, 87 00:07:36,002 --> 00:07:37,837 but I will never be able to see mine ever again. 88 00:07:39,939 --> 00:07:41,073 I can never see him 89 00:07:42,708 --> 00:07:45,211 or hold him no matter how much I want to. 90 00:07:46,045 --> 00:07:47,480 Can you even imagine how painful it is? 91 00:07:49,282 --> 00:07:50,483 Your pain... 92 00:07:52,018 --> 00:07:53,686 is nothing compared to mine. 93 00:08:06,466 --> 00:08:09,769 I swear I did not do it. 94 00:08:10,203 --> 00:08:11,270 I know. 95 00:08:11,537 --> 00:08:13,005 Do you know 96 00:08:13,406 --> 00:08:16,642 how infuriated I am by this unfair punishment? 97 00:08:17,276 --> 00:08:19,178 -I do. -Then... 98 00:08:21,247 --> 00:08:23,149 please find out who did this. 99 00:08:23,549 --> 00:08:26,018 They are bringing Heuk Su from Yoyang. 100 00:08:26,252 --> 00:08:27,854 -Once he gets here-- -Concubine Ki. 101 00:08:29,222 --> 00:08:30,623 She is behind all this. 102 00:08:32,492 --> 00:08:34,427 Do you have proof? 103 00:08:34,694 --> 00:08:37,763 No. That is what drives me crazy. 104 00:08:37,997 --> 00:08:41,834 But I can tell from the way she looks at me. 105 00:08:42,068 --> 00:08:43,536 I can tell she is laughing at me 106 00:08:44,904 --> 00:08:46,439 and mocking me. 107 00:08:47,874 --> 00:08:49,709 Do not forget 108 00:08:51,177 --> 00:08:52,678 how miserable I have become because of her. 109 00:08:53,412 --> 00:08:54,547 When I return, 110 00:08:55,414 --> 00:08:57,016 I will make sure to kill Concubine Ki... 111 00:08:57,817 --> 00:08:58,817 and the Empress Dowager... 112 00:09:00,486 --> 00:09:01,988 with my own hands. 113 00:09:20,006 --> 00:09:22,842 Dang Gise, look. 114 00:09:28,915 --> 00:09:30,082 You stay here. 115 00:09:30,316 --> 00:09:31,317 -Yes, General. -Yes, General. 116 00:09:44,397 --> 00:09:47,733 Is there something you want to say to me? 117 00:09:48,034 --> 00:09:50,169 Can we have a word in private? 118 00:09:50,369 --> 00:09:51,370 Leave us. 119 00:09:56,542 --> 00:09:58,878 I never imagined that the poisoned dates 120 00:09:59,745 --> 00:10:01,113 would be found in the Empress's palace. 121 00:10:02,615 --> 00:10:03,649 I have to admit it. 122 00:10:04,383 --> 00:10:06,118 You won. 123 00:10:06,986 --> 00:10:08,287 We lost. 124 00:10:08,621 --> 00:10:12,358 How are you sure it was my doing? 125 00:10:12,792 --> 00:10:15,928 No one had successfully pulled off such a thing against us 126 00:10:17,029 --> 00:10:19,065 until you came along. 127 00:10:19,332 --> 00:10:21,067 I have no clue what you are talking about. 128 00:10:22,268 --> 00:10:24,537 I cannot listen to your nonsense anymore. 129 00:10:25,905 --> 00:10:27,006 Do you know why... 130 00:10:29,842 --> 00:10:31,110 Concubine Park died? 131 00:10:33,579 --> 00:10:37,717 That lowly one dared to bear an imperial heir. 132 00:10:38,184 --> 00:10:40,119 So I had to kill her. 133 00:10:40,386 --> 00:10:42,622 That lowly wench should have known her place. 134 00:10:43,689 --> 00:10:44,924 You are no different from her. 135 00:10:45,891 --> 00:10:48,461 How could a mere tribute woman try to bring the Empress down? 136 00:10:49,895 --> 00:10:50,896 You speak of vengeance? 137 00:10:51,364 --> 00:10:54,467 Do you think you stand a chance against us? 138 00:10:56,535 --> 00:10:57,903 Do not speak too soon. 139 00:10:59,372 --> 00:11:02,642 I have not even gotten started yet. 140 00:11:06,112 --> 00:11:09,215 Do you think sending her away to the Cold Palace was my revenge? 141 00:11:10,516 --> 00:11:13,619 As I held the bodies of my friends in my arms and cried... 142 00:11:16,589 --> 00:11:18,057 you will soon hold those... 143 00:11:19,125 --> 00:11:21,360 of your father and sister... 144 00:11:22,428 --> 00:11:23,829 and cry until your eyes bleed. 145 00:11:26,332 --> 00:11:27,667 Only then can I say 146 00:11:28,234 --> 00:11:31,170 I have had my revenge. 147 00:12:07,473 --> 00:12:08,474 Your Imperial Majesty. 148 00:12:08,874 --> 00:12:11,944 This is where you will be staying. 149 00:12:15,514 --> 00:12:16,515 Your Imperial Majesty. 150 00:12:17,349 --> 00:12:18,851 Be careful, Your Imperial Majesty. 151 00:12:46,679 --> 00:12:48,447 It is worse... 152 00:12:49,448 --> 00:12:50,883 than they say. 153 00:12:52,218 --> 00:12:55,054 You are not allowed to start the fire to heat up the place 154 00:12:55,121 --> 00:12:58,023 or wear warm clothes. We cannot even have decent food 155 00:12:58,090 --> 00:13:00,793 during our time here, Your Imperial Majesty. 156 00:13:03,729 --> 00:13:04,997 I will bear with it. 157 00:13:06,098 --> 00:13:07,299 Soon, my father... 158 00:13:08,667 --> 00:13:11,003 will get me out of here. 159 00:13:17,476 --> 00:13:20,346 We can finally breathe easy with the Empress gone. 160 00:13:20,412 --> 00:13:25,351 We can finally sleep without worry at night. 161 00:13:25,951 --> 00:13:28,120 Think of those tonics we had to drink. 162 00:13:29,221 --> 00:13:30,221 They were awful. 163 00:13:33,492 --> 00:13:36,195 Her Highness has arrived. 164 00:13:49,308 --> 00:13:53,412 The recent incident has left the Inner Court in turmoil. 165 00:13:54,280 --> 00:13:56,415 Now we will return... 166 00:13:56,849 --> 00:14:00,252 to normalcy and uphold discipline. 167 00:14:01,587 --> 00:14:03,656 Those above in rank should care for those below. 168 00:14:04,223 --> 00:14:06,192 Those below in rank should respect those above. 169 00:14:07,126 --> 00:14:08,961 Harmony shall be restored. 170 00:14:10,496 --> 00:14:11,496 Do you all understand? 171 00:14:11,530 --> 00:14:13,132 -Yes, Your Highness. -Yes, Your Highness. 172 00:14:22,274 --> 00:14:23,676 "Presiding at court, asking the Way" 173 00:14:25,744 --> 00:14:28,848 "Presiding at court... 174 00:14:30,516 --> 00:14:31,516 asking... 175 00:14:33,352 --> 00:14:34,386 the Way." 176 00:14:35,120 --> 00:14:36,455 "Peace and justice achieved." 177 00:14:37,489 --> 00:14:38,557 "Peace..." 178 00:14:38,958 --> 00:14:40,759 Her Highness is on her way here. 179 00:14:40,826 --> 00:14:41,861 You should clear your desk. 180 00:14:42,995 --> 00:14:46,365 You do not need to keep this from her any longer. 181 00:14:49,201 --> 00:14:50,201 Escort Her Highness in. 182 00:14:53,706 --> 00:14:55,140 Your Highness. 183 00:14:59,778 --> 00:15:03,449 Is His Imperial Majesty writing? 184 00:15:03,983 --> 00:15:04,983 Yes, Your Highness. 185 00:15:10,923 --> 00:15:11,923 He wrote 186 00:15:12,925 --> 00:15:14,693 these letters himself. 187 00:15:15,661 --> 00:15:16,661 Then... 188 00:15:17,796 --> 00:15:20,366 the reason you sent for her every night... 189 00:15:21,533 --> 00:15:23,235 It was to learn how to read and write. 190 00:15:26,138 --> 00:15:28,774 Your Imperial Majesty, can you speak now? 191 00:15:31,977 --> 00:15:33,312 I can, Your Highness. 192 00:15:37,483 --> 00:15:38,483 Thank you. 193 00:15:38,984 --> 00:15:40,419 Thank you, Your Imperial Majesty. 194 00:15:42,154 --> 00:15:43,722 It is all thanks to Concubine Ki. 195 00:15:46,892 --> 00:15:48,093 You are a blessing 196 00:15:48,894 --> 00:15:50,729 to the Imperial House. 197 00:15:51,730 --> 00:15:54,600 I believe we should keep the fact that His Imperial Majesty can speak again 198 00:15:55,000 --> 00:15:56,702 secret from others for a while. 199 00:15:57,770 --> 00:15:59,838 -Why do you say so? -Grand Councillor is trying to 200 00:16:01,540 --> 00:16:03,108 {\an8}make me abdicate my throne. 201 00:16:05,577 --> 00:16:06,578 He is? 202 00:16:08,013 --> 00:16:09,515 Now the Empress is in the Cold Palace, 203 00:16:10,416 --> 00:16:12,985 they will show their true colors. 204 00:16:18,490 --> 00:16:19,490 Concubine Ki? 205 00:16:20,592 --> 00:16:23,329 Are you saying Concubine Ki plotted the incident? 206 00:16:23,696 --> 00:16:26,231 She survived the slaughter that killed Concubine Park. 207 00:16:26,498 --> 00:16:28,200 She is holding a grudge against us. 208 00:16:28,467 --> 00:16:31,203 Was she not the one Baekan recommended? 209 00:16:31,370 --> 00:16:33,272 That is why you should not trust Baekan. 210 00:16:33,639 --> 00:16:35,474 He will betray us sooner or later. 211 00:16:35,708 --> 00:16:36,708 Baekan... 212 00:16:38,010 --> 00:16:39,244 will betray us? 213 00:16:43,916 --> 00:16:44,917 Grand Councillor. 214 00:16:45,284 --> 00:16:46,952 General Taltal is here to see you. 215 00:16:47,586 --> 00:16:48,854 -Send him in. -Yes, Grand Councillor. 216 00:16:56,161 --> 00:16:57,161 You are back. 217 00:16:57,396 --> 00:16:59,098 Where is Heuk Su? 218 00:16:59,498 --> 00:17:02,835 He bit his tongue and killed himself on the way. 219 00:17:04,069 --> 00:17:05,069 He killed himself? 220 00:17:05,804 --> 00:17:08,540 My apologies. I accept full responsibility. 221 00:17:17,182 --> 00:17:19,518 I see. You are dismissed. 222 00:17:29,294 --> 00:17:32,564 Father, we have to do something about Baekan. 223 00:17:32,731 --> 00:17:34,133 We will announce the abdication soon. 224 00:17:34,833 --> 00:17:35,834 Once we announce it, 225 00:17:38,003 --> 00:17:41,340 we will know if he is a traitor or a loyal servant. 226 00:17:46,578 --> 00:17:47,646 What did he say? 227 00:17:47,880 --> 00:17:51,150 We will have to be careful from now on. 228 00:17:51,483 --> 00:17:52,551 Is he suspecting us? 229 00:17:54,353 --> 00:17:57,623 The way he looked at me was different from before. 230 00:17:58,957 --> 00:18:01,093 That old geezer. 231 00:18:01,727 --> 00:18:04,263 I knew we would not be able to fool him forever. 232 00:18:06,131 --> 00:18:07,666 Where is Wang Yu? 233 00:18:09,868 --> 00:18:12,404 Your Majesty, we are finally here. 234 00:18:13,238 --> 00:18:14,973 Why will you not see Seung-nyang? 235 00:18:16,809 --> 00:18:18,177 It is all my fault. 236 00:18:19,311 --> 00:18:20,813 If I go and see her, 237 00:18:22,514 --> 00:18:25,217 she might go through more pain because of me. 238 00:18:28,120 --> 00:18:30,422 -I do not want that. -Is she... 239 00:18:32,191 --> 00:18:33,759 the only one you worry about? What about you? 240 00:18:34,026 --> 00:18:36,962 Your Majesty has suffered... 241 00:18:37,663 --> 00:18:39,364 at least as much as she has. 242 00:18:41,733 --> 00:18:44,736 Eunuch Bang has gone to the Imperial Palace. 243 00:18:47,739 --> 00:18:49,408 Without my permission? 244 00:18:49,708 --> 00:18:50,709 My apologies. 245 00:18:51,210 --> 00:18:54,813 We cannot stand to see Your Majesty suffer any longer. 246 00:19:02,321 --> 00:19:03,321 Your Ladyship. 247 00:19:04,356 --> 00:19:07,226 Eunuch Bang is here to see you. 248 00:19:12,064 --> 00:19:14,299 If you do not want to see him, I can send him away. 249 00:19:22,074 --> 00:19:23,074 You may come in. 250 00:19:30,549 --> 00:19:31,549 His Majesty... 251 00:19:33,418 --> 00:19:34,953 would like to meet you. 252 00:19:35,287 --> 00:19:36,288 Meet me? 253 00:19:37,890 --> 00:19:39,057 Where does wish to see me? 254 00:19:39,458 --> 00:19:42,127 Since Your Ladyship cannot leave the Palace, 255 00:19:43,362 --> 00:19:47,466 -somewhere away from prying eyes-- -How dare you suggest something like that? 256 00:19:51,770 --> 00:19:52,905 I am... 257 00:19:53,906 --> 00:19:55,607 an imperial concubine. 258 00:19:57,643 --> 00:19:59,578 How could you suggest I see a strange man in secret? 259 00:19:59,978 --> 00:20:00,978 Pardon? 260 00:20:01,880 --> 00:20:03,515 A strange man? 261 00:20:04,049 --> 00:20:05,049 Tell him this. 262 00:20:06,618 --> 00:20:08,253 If he wishes to see me, 263 00:20:08,854 --> 00:20:11,190 he should request an audience with His Imperial Majesty. 264 00:20:14,226 --> 00:20:15,460 That is the only way... 265 00:20:16,828 --> 00:20:18,096 he will see me again. 266 00:20:21,166 --> 00:20:23,869 Yes, I will relay your message. 267 00:20:31,143 --> 00:20:32,211 Eunuch Bang. 268 00:20:35,914 --> 00:20:37,482 Do not take it to heart. 269 00:20:41,587 --> 00:20:42,988 Please thank Her Ladyship... 270 00:20:44,756 --> 00:20:46,024 for me. 271 00:20:46,959 --> 00:20:47,959 Pardon? 272 00:20:49,328 --> 00:20:51,063 It is always harder to be the one who leaves 273 00:20:53,198 --> 00:20:55,567 than to be the one left behind. 274 00:20:57,736 --> 00:21:00,038 This will help... 275 00:21:01,106 --> 00:21:02,106 His Majesty... 276 00:21:03,342 --> 00:21:05,043 take a load off his mind. 277 00:21:07,746 --> 00:21:08,746 I will get going. 278 00:21:22,427 --> 00:21:23,829 Did she call me a strange man? 279 00:21:24,930 --> 00:21:26,298 Yes, Your Majesty. 280 00:21:27,132 --> 00:21:30,269 She said that you should request an audience with the Emperor to see her. 281 00:21:31,270 --> 00:21:33,572 She was quite cold and adamant. 282 00:21:33,739 --> 00:21:34,873 See? 283 00:21:35,073 --> 00:21:36,808 She has changed after she became a concubine. 284 00:21:37,142 --> 00:21:38,910 She is not the old Seung-nyang. 285 00:21:39,411 --> 00:21:42,514 It is time you got over her. 286 00:21:42,781 --> 00:21:45,951 You do not understand her. 287 00:21:47,786 --> 00:21:48,854 -Your Majesty. -Your Majesty. 288 00:21:49,488 --> 00:21:50,989 Request an audience... 289 00:21:52,591 --> 00:21:54,026 with the Emperor. 290 00:21:56,662 --> 00:21:58,930 What? Wang Yu is back? 291 00:21:59,464 --> 00:22:02,200 He wishes to pay his respects. 292 00:22:08,473 --> 00:22:09,841 Why are you looking at me? 293 00:22:12,077 --> 00:22:15,380 Are you afraid to see him? 294 00:22:21,053 --> 00:22:22,387 Tell him his request has been granted. 295 00:22:22,688 --> 00:22:23,688 Yes... 296 00:22:27,793 --> 00:22:28,794 Yes, Your Imperial Majesty. 297 00:22:33,098 --> 00:22:34,533 You belong to me. 298 00:22:35,100 --> 00:22:36,535 Why would I be afraid to see him? 299 00:22:38,770 --> 00:22:39,805 I shall be there... 300 00:22:40,972 --> 00:22:42,374 when you see him. 301 00:22:45,744 --> 00:22:47,145 Why is that? 302 00:22:47,479 --> 00:22:50,148 No one can know you can speak again. 303 00:22:51,883 --> 00:22:53,085 Have you forgotten? 304 00:23:29,254 --> 00:23:32,791 Your Imperial Majesty, I hope you have been well. 305 00:23:39,164 --> 00:23:40,265 His Imperial Majesty... 306 00:23:41,433 --> 00:23:42,801 cannot speak. 307 00:23:44,569 --> 00:23:46,671 I heard it from His Imperial Majesty's eunuch. 308 00:23:48,707 --> 00:23:51,510 May I ask you a favor, Your Imperial Majesty? 309 00:23:57,249 --> 00:23:58,683 May I have a word... 310 00:24:00,685 --> 00:24:03,855 with Wang Yu alone? 311 00:24:08,093 --> 00:24:11,596 I will not if you refuse. 312 00:24:12,664 --> 00:24:13,765 But... 313 00:24:15,867 --> 00:24:17,335 I ask for your trust. 314 00:24:20,572 --> 00:24:22,407 Please allow me to talk to him. 315 00:24:38,089 --> 00:24:39,224 I appreciate it, 316 00:24:40,625 --> 00:24:41,625 Your Imperial Majesty. 317 00:25:03,114 --> 00:25:04,382 You seem like you are doing well. 318 00:25:06,885 --> 00:25:07,886 Thank you, 319 00:25:09,387 --> 00:25:10,387 Wang Yu. 320 00:25:13,758 --> 00:25:14,758 Do you... 321 00:25:17,562 --> 00:25:18,763 resent me? 322 00:25:20,365 --> 00:25:22,567 There is no room for resentment in my heart. 323 00:25:26,204 --> 00:25:27,539 In my heart, 324 00:25:29,374 --> 00:25:31,142 Seung-nyang died long ago. 325 00:25:38,717 --> 00:25:40,118 Forget me. 326 00:25:42,387 --> 00:25:44,689 I do not want... 327 00:25:47,526 --> 00:25:48,693 to be remembered by you. 328 00:25:49,828 --> 00:25:50,962 Nor would I want... 329 00:25:53,198 --> 00:25:55,200 to be reminded of you. 330 00:25:58,136 --> 00:25:59,971 What is past is past. 331 00:26:02,073 --> 00:26:03,708 You no longer hold a special place in my heart. 332 00:26:10,215 --> 00:26:11,416 I wish... 333 00:26:15,487 --> 00:26:16,788 we never meet again. 334 00:26:28,166 --> 00:26:29,166 I am sorry. 335 00:26:34,272 --> 00:26:35,272 I am so sorry. 336 00:26:40,078 --> 00:26:41,513 Do not be. 337 00:26:45,083 --> 00:26:46,918 I was the one who left you. 338 00:26:49,487 --> 00:26:50,956 There is no one in the world 339 00:26:52,157 --> 00:26:53,358 who can blame you. 340 00:26:54,859 --> 00:26:55,859 Not... 341 00:26:57,696 --> 00:26:59,130 even me. 342 00:27:07,005 --> 00:27:08,373 Do not feel sorry for me. 343 00:27:10,475 --> 00:27:11,910 Do not cry... 344 00:27:14,045 --> 00:27:15,447 and hold to your path. 345 00:27:17,449 --> 00:27:18,850 As will I. 346 00:27:20,852 --> 00:27:21,853 I will not look back 347 00:27:23,121 --> 00:27:24,121 or suffer. 348 00:27:25,457 --> 00:27:26,458 I will not regret the past 349 00:27:28,193 --> 00:27:29,661 and hold to my path. 350 00:27:44,676 --> 00:27:45,910 Forget me... 351 00:27:49,481 --> 00:27:50,882 and find happiness. 352 00:27:56,321 --> 00:27:58,056 I know it is selfish of me to say that, 353 00:28:02,227 --> 00:28:03,561 but please... 354 00:28:07,432 --> 00:28:08,432 It is... 355 00:28:11,836 --> 00:28:13,505 my last shameless request. 356 00:28:18,343 --> 00:28:19,644 I am sorry, 357 00:28:23,214 --> 00:28:24,214 Your Majesty. 358 00:28:40,165 --> 00:28:41,232 Your Majesty... 359 00:29:24,409 --> 00:29:27,746 Grand Councillor Yeoncheol, what brings you here? 360 00:29:30,215 --> 00:29:32,751 Tell His Imperial Majesty that the Grand Councillor is here. 361 00:29:37,188 --> 00:29:40,291 Your Imperial Majesty, Grand Councillor... 362 00:29:43,428 --> 00:29:44,428 Your Imperial Majesty. 363 00:29:54,439 --> 00:29:56,107 Are you drinking already? 364 00:29:56,775 --> 00:29:59,477 No doubt you are distraught 365 00:30:00,011 --> 00:30:01,546 at my daughter's exile. 366 00:30:03,681 --> 00:30:05,383 There is somewhere we need to go. 367 00:30:06,151 --> 00:30:07,151 Come along. 368 00:30:11,990 --> 00:30:12,990 Did you not hear me? 369 00:30:15,093 --> 00:30:16,561 -Escort him. -Yes, Father. 370 00:30:26,771 --> 00:30:28,540 Where are you taking His Imperial Majesty? 371 00:30:29,307 --> 00:30:30,307 Stand aside! 372 00:30:33,111 --> 00:30:36,781 You will have to kill us first if you wish to take His Imperial Majesty. 373 00:30:38,449 --> 00:30:39,884 You can come along. 374 00:30:58,870 --> 00:30:59,871 Your Imperial Majesty. 375 00:31:00,605 --> 00:31:02,307 Your Imperial Majesty. 376 00:31:22,393 --> 00:31:23,995 Today, I renounce... 377 00:31:24,629 --> 00:31:27,732 all my authority as the Emperor. 378 00:31:31,970 --> 00:31:34,472 I name Prince Maha as the heir apparent. 379 00:31:36,074 --> 00:31:38,843 The Empress will rule as a regent 380 00:31:40,812 --> 00:31:43,181 until he comes of age. 381 00:32:02,834 --> 00:32:04,335 It is an imperial message on my abdication. 382 00:32:05,870 --> 00:32:08,006 Place your seal. 383 00:32:16,281 --> 00:32:19,083 You are mute but not deaf. 384 00:32:19,717 --> 00:32:21,920 Place your seal now. 385 00:33:14,405 --> 00:33:18,343 We spoke of your abdication before. 386 00:33:20,878 --> 00:33:24,515 Did you tell anyone about it? 387 00:33:29,253 --> 00:33:32,056 I doubt you did as you cannot speak 388 00:33:32,957 --> 00:33:34,225 or write. 389 00:33:39,530 --> 00:33:40,530 Your Imperial Majesty. 390 00:33:40,798 --> 00:33:44,402 The provincial governors are out of control these days. 391 00:33:45,103 --> 00:33:47,271 They may request an audience with you, 392 00:33:47,739 --> 00:33:49,307 but you should just ignore them. 393 00:33:50,208 --> 00:33:51,208 Do you understand? 394 00:34:23,641 --> 00:34:25,543 -Your Imperial Majesty. -Your Imperial Majesty. 395 00:34:31,949 --> 00:34:33,017 Grand Councillor... 396 00:34:36,721 --> 00:34:38,289 wrote an imperial message on my abdication. 397 00:34:39,524 --> 00:34:40,524 And? 398 00:34:41,192 --> 00:34:43,027 Did you place your seal on it? 399 00:34:45,296 --> 00:34:46,364 Did you? 400 00:34:54,739 --> 00:34:55,739 Yes. 401 00:34:57,175 --> 00:34:58,175 Your Highness. 402 00:34:59,544 --> 00:35:00,544 Abdication? 403 00:35:01,179 --> 00:35:04,482 How could they even dream of making him abdicate his throne? 404 00:35:05,650 --> 00:35:07,819 Only the provincial governors can stop it now. 405 00:35:08,319 --> 00:35:10,521 Your Highness should call for a meeting. 406 00:35:10,588 --> 00:35:14,158 That would put His Imperial Majesty in trouble. 407 00:35:15,626 --> 00:35:17,895 What then? 408 00:35:18,596 --> 00:35:20,765 Are you saying we should just let Yeoncheol have his way? 409 00:35:22,266 --> 00:35:24,602 First, we should sound out the governors. 410 00:35:24,936 --> 00:35:26,471 How can we do that? 411 00:35:26,938 --> 00:35:28,372 Governor Baekan... 412 00:35:29,073 --> 00:35:30,741 can help us. 413 00:35:31,943 --> 00:35:34,378 If His Imperial Majesty refuses to abdicate the throne 414 00:35:34,712 --> 00:35:37,448 and all the governors support him, 415 00:35:37,782 --> 00:35:39,183 we can stop the abdication. 416 00:35:39,484 --> 00:35:44,489 But the governors' interests and Yeoncheol's are intertwined. 417 00:35:44,956 --> 00:35:47,792 We are dealing with power. 418 00:35:48,493 --> 00:35:51,028 It is impossible to win all of them to our side. 419 00:35:51,229 --> 00:35:53,064 Impossible or not, it must be done. 420 00:35:53,965 --> 00:35:55,366 I will help His Imperial Majesty. 421 00:35:55,766 --> 00:35:58,803 Please arrange a meeting with the governors. 422 00:35:59,003 --> 00:36:00,538 If Yeoncheol finds out, 423 00:36:01,205 --> 00:36:04,976 all of us can be put in danger, including Your Ladyship and His Imperial Majesty. 424 00:36:05,877 --> 00:36:08,346 It cannot be helped. We have no other choice. 425 00:36:09,547 --> 00:36:11,415 Even if I manage to gather the governors, 426 00:36:12,216 --> 00:36:14,185 how will you convince them? 427 00:36:21,859 --> 00:36:23,060 Do you know what this is? 428 00:36:24,462 --> 00:36:27,398 This is proof that the Emperor has agreed to abdicate his throne. 429 00:36:29,834 --> 00:36:31,435 Is that an imperial message on his abdication? 430 00:36:31,802 --> 00:36:34,005 Yes. That is correct. 431 00:36:37,208 --> 00:36:39,243 {\an8}After we announce it at the Kurultai... 432 00:36:39,377 --> 00:36:40,478 {\an8}KURULTAI: COUNCIL OF NOMADS 433 00:36:40,545 --> 00:36:43,414 ...I will make my grandson ascend to the throne. 434 00:36:44,849 --> 00:36:46,317 To my knowledge, 435 00:36:47,118 --> 00:36:50,188 that requires a unanimous vote from the governors. 436 00:36:50,922 --> 00:36:53,291 That is not a problem. 437 00:36:55,526 --> 00:36:59,797 I have the means to keep them in line. 438 00:37:09,006 --> 00:37:10,308 Did you hear about Seung-nyang? 439 00:37:12,810 --> 00:37:16,647 I thought she was dead. But she became an imperial concubine. 440 00:37:18,482 --> 00:37:19,482 I saw her. 441 00:37:23,221 --> 00:37:24,221 And? 442 00:37:25,189 --> 00:37:27,925 Did she seem happy to be reunited with her master? 443 00:37:28,426 --> 00:37:29,627 She has changed a lot. 444 00:37:30,494 --> 00:37:32,730 The look in her eyes, the way she talks, and her thoughts... 445 00:37:34,365 --> 00:37:36,067 She is not the Seung-nyang I used to know. 446 00:37:38,703 --> 00:37:40,571 I guess it is true that women get intoxicated by power 447 00:37:40,638 --> 00:37:42,573 more easily than men do. 448 00:37:43,107 --> 00:37:45,476 She was once a tribute woman, but she is now an imperial concubine. 449 00:37:46,010 --> 00:37:47,745 It is no surprise that she has become so arrogant. 450 00:37:49,080 --> 00:37:51,449 You must be disappointed. 451 00:37:52,583 --> 00:37:55,152 But you are better off without that wench. 452 00:38:06,464 --> 00:38:08,499 Who would have thought 453 00:38:09,000 --> 00:38:11,836 I would get to live such a comfortable life? 454 00:38:13,671 --> 00:38:15,006 Where is Wang Yu? 455 00:38:15,840 --> 00:38:16,840 Why do you ask? 456 00:38:22,613 --> 00:38:24,949 Have you finally decided to tell us about the ledger? 457 00:38:27,118 --> 00:38:28,286 If not, forget it. 458 00:38:28,686 --> 00:38:31,789 His Majesty already has a lot on his mind without you adding to his troubles. 459 00:38:32,323 --> 00:38:33,457 Did something happen? 460 00:38:33,891 --> 00:38:35,760 Well, the thing is... 461 00:38:38,462 --> 00:38:39,630 Never mind. 462 00:38:39,930 --> 00:38:41,132 I want to see him. 463 00:38:43,968 --> 00:38:44,968 What? 464 00:38:48,306 --> 00:38:49,640 Why did you ask for me? 465 00:38:50,241 --> 00:38:52,443 I will crack the codes on the ledger. 466 00:38:54,412 --> 00:38:57,548 But I will only do it on two conditions. 467 00:38:58,249 --> 00:39:00,351 -Do you want me to release you? -No. 468 00:39:01,919 --> 00:39:03,120 I want you to kill me. 469 00:39:04,789 --> 00:39:05,856 Even if you release me, 470 00:39:06,590 --> 00:39:10,061 the Eagle House will come after me. 471 00:39:11,329 --> 00:39:12,630 With Heuk Su dead, 472 00:39:13,731 --> 00:39:16,967 they will sell me into slavery. 473 00:39:18,769 --> 00:39:22,039 Also, I want you to bury my bones 474 00:39:23,841 --> 00:39:25,710 in the desert of my people. 475 00:39:33,718 --> 00:39:36,454 You do not need to crack the codes. 476 00:39:38,956 --> 00:39:40,858 I will not kill you. 477 00:39:42,393 --> 00:39:44,929 And I will never let them sell you into slavery. 478 00:39:46,397 --> 00:39:47,397 Are you saying 479 00:39:49,200 --> 00:39:50,835 you are going to protect me? 480 00:39:54,038 --> 00:39:55,906 I tried to kill you. 481 00:39:57,575 --> 00:39:58,575 Why? 482 00:39:59,343 --> 00:40:01,078 Why are you doing this? 483 00:40:06,584 --> 00:40:07,584 Is anyone out there? 484 00:40:10,721 --> 00:40:11,721 Yes, Your Majesty. 485 00:40:13,991 --> 00:40:15,693 Give her something to eat. 486 00:40:17,895 --> 00:40:18,895 Kill me. 487 00:40:19,997 --> 00:40:21,499 I would rather die! 488 00:40:32,109 --> 00:40:33,110 The code uses... 489 00:40:34,211 --> 00:40:37,548 {\an8}the numbering system of the Roman Empire. 490 00:40:43,053 --> 00:40:45,756 {\an8}Copy out the 1,000 characters here. 491 00:40:46,257 --> 00:40:47,425 {\an8}Make 100 rows... 492 00:40:48,492 --> 00:40:49,894 of 10 characters. 493 00:41:54,959 --> 00:41:58,395 Each combination of two numbers... 494 00:41:59,063 --> 00:42:00,231 indicates a letter... 495 00:42:01,732 --> 00:42:03,901 at a point where the horizontal and vertical lines meet. 496 00:42:05,035 --> 00:42:06,837 Write down the letters 497 00:42:08,606 --> 00:42:10,374 and you will know what this document is about. 498 00:42:15,613 --> 00:42:18,282 How long will it take you to decrypt the document? 499 00:42:20,818 --> 00:42:22,152 It will take a few days. 500 00:42:30,928 --> 00:42:31,929 Do it. 501 00:42:32,897 --> 00:42:35,666 Your Imperial Majesty, have some food. 502 00:42:35,966 --> 00:42:38,502 You must be hungry. Please have this. 503 00:42:49,813 --> 00:42:51,115 Your Imperial Majesty. 504 00:42:51,282 --> 00:42:52,716 I am sick of dumplings. 505 00:42:53,083 --> 00:42:54,885 How am I supposed to live on such food? 506 00:42:55,519 --> 00:42:57,354 You still have to eat it to survive. 507 00:42:57,788 --> 00:42:59,023 To fend off the cold... 508 00:42:59,523 --> 00:43:01,692 No. I said no. 509 00:43:03,827 --> 00:43:04,827 Your Imperial Majesty. 510 00:43:12,036 --> 00:43:13,036 It is so cold. 511 00:43:17,041 --> 00:43:18,142 Your Imperial Majesty. 512 00:43:31,322 --> 00:43:32,322 It is so cold. 513 00:43:50,808 --> 00:43:51,875 Your Imperial Majesty. 514 00:43:53,310 --> 00:43:56,880 No matter how cold and hungry you are, you have to stay strong. 515 00:43:57,348 --> 00:43:59,850 Once you let things get to you, you will lose. 516 00:44:00,718 --> 00:44:03,854 I can stand being cold and hungry. 517 00:44:04,455 --> 00:44:06,523 But my baby... 518 00:44:07,091 --> 00:44:10,928 I cannot stand being away from my son. 519 00:44:12,963 --> 00:44:13,963 Your Imperial Majesty. 520 00:44:14,999 --> 00:44:16,834 He is in fact... 521 00:44:18,535 --> 00:44:19,870 What are you saying? 522 00:44:26,110 --> 00:44:27,478 Of course, you miss him. 523 00:44:29,546 --> 00:44:33,584 You have to pull yourself together until you see him again. 524 00:44:34,284 --> 00:44:35,786 What is my father doing? 525 00:44:36,086 --> 00:44:38,155 Why have I not heard from him? 526 00:44:38,555 --> 00:44:41,859 He is busy with the abdication. 527 00:44:42,493 --> 00:44:43,861 Who cares about the abdication? 528 00:44:44,328 --> 00:44:46,296 At this rate, I might die here! 529 00:44:55,939 --> 00:44:56,939 Baekan. 530 00:44:57,708 --> 00:45:01,578 He will definitely oppose the abdication. You can be assured that he is on our side. 531 00:45:05,716 --> 00:45:06,716 Oh Gwang. 532 00:45:08,919 --> 00:45:09,919 Seol Dogan. 533 00:45:11,822 --> 00:45:12,822 Bu Sagwi. 534 00:45:15,025 --> 00:45:16,025 Jeok Gong. 535 00:45:17,661 --> 00:45:19,129 They are fathers of the concubines. 536 00:45:19,430 --> 00:45:20,864 For their daughters, 537 00:45:22,599 --> 00:45:24,668 they will oppose the abdication. 538 00:45:24,935 --> 00:45:27,337 Our problem is convincing the other governors. 539 00:45:27,671 --> 00:45:29,206 We have something we can use. 540 00:45:30,741 --> 00:45:32,076 According to Master Taltal, 541 00:45:33,510 --> 00:45:37,981 Oh Gwang and the governors of Gamsuk and Hanam are like brothers. 542 00:45:39,216 --> 00:45:42,052 Bu Sagwi is close to the governors of Gangjeol and Gangseo. 543 00:45:43,187 --> 00:45:48,158 Seol Dogan and the governors of Seomseo and Hogwang are sworn friends. 544 00:45:48,625 --> 00:45:52,029 That means as long as we have the fathers of the concubines on our side... 545 00:45:52,162 --> 00:45:55,666 We will have all the ten governors we need on our side. 546 00:45:56,834 --> 00:45:58,268 We cannot delay. 547 00:45:58,469 --> 00:46:00,971 You should secretly send for them immediately. 548 00:46:01,271 --> 00:46:05,509 Rather than that, how about you host a banquet for the concubines tonight 549 00:46:05,609 --> 00:46:07,945 and invite the fathers over? 550 00:46:10,681 --> 00:46:13,117 Yeoncheol still does not know that I can speak again. 551 00:46:14,184 --> 00:46:15,753 If you host the banquet, 552 00:46:16,520 --> 00:46:19,189 he will less likely to be suspicious of what we are planning. 553 00:46:21,291 --> 00:46:25,095 {\an8}Tell Governor Baekan to have them here at the hour of the Dog. 554 00:46:25,162 --> 00:46:26,162 {\an8}THE HOUR OF THE DOG: 7 P.M. 555 00:46:26,330 --> 00:46:27,330 Yes, Your Highness. 556 00:46:30,234 --> 00:46:32,903 Invite the governors over to our house tonight. 557 00:46:33,337 --> 00:46:35,739 The Empress Dowager is hosting a dinner tonight. 558 00:46:37,074 --> 00:46:38,475 That is why I want to invite them over. 559 00:46:40,611 --> 00:46:43,280 Since it is for the concubines, the Emperor will be there as well. 560 00:46:44,181 --> 00:46:46,316 Him seeing the governors does us no good. 561 00:46:46,550 --> 00:46:47,584 The governors will not break 562 00:46:47,751 --> 00:46:50,287 their previous engagement with the Empress Dowager. 563 00:46:50,587 --> 00:46:54,057 Do you think they would choose the Empress Dowager over me? 564 00:47:00,030 --> 00:47:04,001 The invitation is not from Her Highness but from His Imperial Majesty? 565 00:47:04,268 --> 00:47:06,303 There is something he would like to discuss with us. 566 00:47:06,603 --> 00:47:09,673 Tell us what this is about. 567 00:47:10,607 --> 00:47:14,278 The Grand Councillor is pushing for His Imperial Majesty's abdication. 568 00:47:16,380 --> 00:47:17,948 -What? -Remember... 569 00:47:19,216 --> 00:47:20,984 this cannot leave the room. 570 00:47:21,418 --> 00:47:22,619 I should think not. 571 00:47:23,453 --> 00:47:26,490 But the Grand Councillor also invited us over for dinner tonight. 572 00:47:26,957 --> 00:47:27,957 Will it be all right? 573 00:47:28,125 --> 00:47:29,927 Who cares about dinner? 574 00:47:30,828 --> 00:47:32,329 Since our daughters became concubines, 575 00:47:32,729 --> 00:47:34,698 we have not seen His Imperial Majesty more than glimpses. 576 00:47:35,098 --> 00:47:36,667 If His Imperial Majesty abdicates his throne, 577 00:47:36,800 --> 00:47:39,403 what will happen to our daughters? 578 00:47:39,803 --> 00:47:42,406 We cannot sit back. 579 00:47:43,674 --> 00:47:46,076 Can you bring the other governors? 580 00:47:46,510 --> 00:47:49,012 -It will be no problem. -Do not forget. 581 00:47:50,314 --> 00:47:52,749 We will meet at the Emperor's palace at the hour of the Dog. 582 00:47:53,050 --> 00:47:54,050 We understand. 583 00:48:45,435 --> 00:48:46,670 How come no one is here yet? 584 00:48:47,104 --> 00:48:48,605 Did you send the wrong time? 585 00:48:49,640 --> 00:48:51,775 Give them some time. 586 00:49:06,823 --> 00:49:10,294 Do you know what you are going to say to the governors? 587 00:49:10,527 --> 00:49:12,796 I have memorized every word. 588 00:49:13,196 --> 00:49:14,731 Keep in mind... 589 00:49:15,332 --> 00:49:17,401 that you are their Emperor. 590 00:49:18,135 --> 00:49:19,703 Be strong and resolute. 591 00:49:20,470 --> 00:49:22,940 But show warmth which Yeoncheol lacks. 592 00:49:24,775 --> 00:49:26,810 Show them... 593 00:49:28,045 --> 00:49:30,347 who the true ruler of the Yuan dynasty is. 594 00:49:30,681 --> 00:49:31,815 Do not worry. 595 00:49:33,283 --> 00:49:36,053 My sixth great-grandfather 596 00:49:36,119 --> 00:49:38,422 is Genghis Khan. 597 00:49:41,291 --> 00:49:42,326 Your Imperial Majesty. 598 00:49:44,061 --> 00:49:46,029 It is time we get going. 599 00:49:57,274 --> 00:50:01,144 His Imperial Majesty has arrived. 600 00:50:25,102 --> 00:50:26,102 Your Imperial Majesty. 601 00:50:26,570 --> 00:50:27,704 Explain yourselves. 602 00:50:30,374 --> 00:50:33,243 Why do I not see a single governor here? 603 00:50:36,179 --> 00:50:37,647 Answer me. 604 00:50:38,181 --> 00:50:39,449 Where are they? 605 00:50:41,918 --> 00:50:43,620 They are at the Grand Councillor's house. 606 00:50:52,529 --> 00:50:55,532 We wish you long life and prosperity. 607 00:50:55,799 --> 00:50:58,468 -We wish you long life and prosperity. -We wish you long life and prosperity. 608 00:51:10,480 --> 00:51:14,051 Let us get to it without further ado. 609 00:51:15,118 --> 00:51:17,487 Do you support the abdication of His Imperial Majesty... 610 00:51:18,488 --> 00:51:20,257 and naming of the Prince Maha as the heir apparent? 611 00:51:20,757 --> 00:51:24,961 Before that, we want the Grand Councillor to give us an assurance that he will keep 612 00:51:26,096 --> 00:51:27,164 the promise he made to us. 613 00:51:27,497 --> 00:51:29,299 Of course. 614 00:52:01,331 --> 00:52:02,933 What are those? 615 00:52:04,067 --> 00:52:06,670 Does anyone care to elaborate? 616 00:52:07,370 --> 00:52:08,839 It says that If we support the abdication 617 00:52:09,239 --> 00:52:11,274 and Prince Maha ascends the throne, 618 00:52:11,775 --> 00:52:14,978 the Grand Councillor swears to wipe clean 619 00:52:15,579 --> 00:52:19,082 all of the governors' debts to him. 620 00:52:22,619 --> 00:52:25,822 Well, is it agreeable? 621 00:52:27,858 --> 00:52:29,860 Indeed, Grand Councillor. 622 00:52:30,260 --> 00:52:32,162 -Indeed, Grand Councillor. -Indeed, Grand Councillor. 623 00:52:34,531 --> 00:52:37,601 The new Emperor will ensure stability. 624 00:52:38,435 --> 00:52:41,905 All of you have indebted to me for a large sum, 625 00:52:42,405 --> 00:52:46,376 but I will forget them in the interests of a peaceful reign. 626 00:52:49,246 --> 00:52:53,250 Now, fill your glasses for a new world. 627 00:53:18,341 --> 00:53:19,543 Are you disappointed? 628 00:53:20,110 --> 00:53:23,013 It is all over now. 629 00:53:24,714 --> 00:53:26,850 With no subjects on my side, 630 00:53:30,020 --> 00:53:31,955 I am as good as abdicated. 631 00:53:32,255 --> 00:53:33,590 We knew... 632 00:53:34,991 --> 00:53:36,326 our opponents were strong. 633 00:53:37,827 --> 00:53:42,632 Yet I continue to fight them. Do you know why? 634 00:53:46,670 --> 00:53:48,104 It is because I believe in you. 635 00:54:02,986 --> 00:54:05,722 Do not cry over a small setback. 636 00:54:07,958 --> 00:54:11,394 Not while you still have one subject... 637 00:54:14,064 --> 00:54:15,198 who believes in you. 638 00:54:17,400 --> 00:54:19,502 Stay strong, Your Imperial Majesty. 639 00:55:10,120 --> 00:55:13,823 Yeoncheol's resources are beyond imagination. 640 00:55:13,923 --> 00:55:16,426 He definitely is working closely with the Eagle House. 641 00:55:16,493 --> 00:55:18,895 -How else could he... -Your Majesty. 642 00:55:24,467 --> 00:55:27,070 Yeon Bisu has finished decrypting. 643 00:55:27,270 --> 00:55:28,270 Really? 644 00:55:37,080 --> 00:55:38,080 It is not... 645 00:55:39,282 --> 00:55:40,950 the Eagle House's ledger. 646 00:55:41,818 --> 00:55:42,818 No? 647 00:55:43,653 --> 00:55:45,955 Then what is it? 648 00:55:47,190 --> 00:55:50,026 "Unnam Province, Lee Wongak, 649 00:55:50,260 --> 00:55:52,262 Ju Haeryeong, Song Chio. 650 00:55:53,430 --> 00:55:55,732 Hanam Province, Seo Jaeguk, Jang Wonsu." 651 00:55:57,567 --> 00:56:01,338 Yeon Bisu does not know what it is either. 652 00:56:02,172 --> 00:56:03,172 Your Majesty. 653 00:56:08,311 --> 00:56:10,213 "Yeongbuk Province, Wang Sipan, 654 00:56:10,647 --> 00:56:13,283 Ju Haeseok. Goryeo, Kim Ja-chi." 655 00:56:13,717 --> 00:56:14,717 Wait. 656 00:56:15,285 --> 00:56:16,820 Kim Ja-chi of Goryeo? 657 00:56:17,020 --> 00:56:18,020 Hold on. 658 00:56:18,855 --> 00:56:20,123 Kim Ja-chi? 659 00:56:22,692 --> 00:56:24,761 Our trade minister, Kim Ja-chi, 660 00:56:26,262 --> 00:56:29,733 conspired with the envoys from the Yuan dynasty. 661 00:56:32,168 --> 00:56:34,904 He was defrauding Goryeo with the Eagle House. 662 00:56:37,006 --> 00:56:39,509 -Then this... -It must be a list of people 663 00:56:40,543 --> 00:56:42,412 who works for the Eagle House in each province. 664 00:56:42,612 --> 00:56:45,882 It explains how the governors 665 00:56:46,483 --> 00:56:47,917 came to owe Yeoncheol so much money. 666 00:56:50,253 --> 00:56:51,253 We will use this 667 00:56:52,489 --> 00:56:54,090 to stop the abdication. 668 00:56:55,859 --> 00:56:57,694 Will you help the Emperor? 669 00:56:57,894 --> 00:57:00,096 Helping him means 670 00:57:00,563 --> 00:57:02,799 that you will be helping Seung-nyang... 671 00:57:04,667 --> 00:57:05,667 What the... 672 00:57:11,307 --> 00:57:13,910 -Send for Taltal. -Yes, Your Majesty. 673 00:57:32,295 --> 00:57:34,464 Will His Imperial Majesty do well? 674 00:57:36,433 --> 00:57:40,437 He will since he has been learning from an excellent teacher. 675 00:57:42,705 --> 00:57:47,811 By the way, how did you get your hands on the document? 676 00:57:51,781 --> 00:57:55,318 No one can know it came from me. 677 00:57:57,420 --> 00:58:01,958 The informant wishes to stay anonymous. 678 00:58:11,668 --> 00:58:15,638 The Grand Councillor has dethroned three emperors so far. 679 00:58:16,339 --> 00:58:17,339 Now... 680 00:58:20,109 --> 00:58:21,678 he wants to dethrone a fourth. 681 00:58:22,312 --> 00:58:23,312 But this time, 682 00:58:24,747 --> 00:58:26,683 he picked the wrong opponent.