1 00:00:42,489 --> 00:00:43,489 {\an8}Damn it. 2 00:00:43,890 --> 00:00:45,825 {\an8}I would rather dig for gold. 3 00:00:46,493 --> 00:00:50,030 {\an8}Does he want us to make gold out of thin air? 4 00:00:58,405 --> 00:01:00,206 It has been four days already. 5 00:01:00,874 --> 00:01:02,709 We looked every single path in that mine. 6 00:01:02,776 --> 00:01:06,446 Forget about the chunks of gold. We did not even see any gold dust. 7 00:01:07,147 --> 00:01:08,214 It has to be in there. 8 00:01:09,349 --> 00:01:10,550 It must be somewhere. 9 00:01:17,490 --> 00:01:18,490 Did you look into it? 10 00:01:19,459 --> 00:01:21,928 -Yes, General. -What happened to my father? 11 00:01:23,163 --> 00:01:24,731 -General. -Tell me. 12 00:01:25,865 --> 00:01:27,600 Tell me what happened to my father! 13 00:01:31,271 --> 00:01:32,539 He had been executed. 14 00:01:38,078 --> 00:01:39,679 To set an example for the people, 15 00:01:40,513 --> 00:01:44,117 the Emperor is dragging the bodies 16 00:01:44,985 --> 00:01:47,620 of the Grand Councillor and Tapjahae around Daedo. 17 00:01:59,366 --> 00:02:00,366 How... 18 00:02:01,968 --> 00:02:02,968 How could my father 19 00:02:05,939 --> 00:02:07,507 face such an end? 20 00:02:09,376 --> 00:02:11,678 Please forgive me for failing my filial duty. 21 00:02:13,980 --> 00:02:15,015 Father! 22 00:02:18,451 --> 00:02:21,287 Father! 23 00:02:29,529 --> 00:02:31,297 Father! 24 00:02:34,934 --> 00:02:36,536 -Those nasty men! -Good for you! 25 00:02:37,170 --> 00:02:38,805 -They got what they deserved! -Those scumbags! 26 00:02:40,640 --> 00:02:42,175 I am glad they are dead. 27 00:02:42,575 --> 00:02:43,910 They did so many terrible things. 28 00:02:44,811 --> 00:02:46,479 Think about all those lives he had killed. 29 00:02:46,679 --> 00:02:48,615 He had what was coming for him! 30 00:02:49,215 --> 00:02:51,017 Will the world change now? 31 00:02:52,719 --> 00:02:54,120 He should have been dead long ago. 32 00:02:55,622 --> 00:02:58,425 Father, are you watching? 33 00:02:59,592 --> 00:03:02,228 The enemies that made you suffer such a terrible death 34 00:03:03,363 --> 00:03:05,932 have become those cold corpses. 35 00:03:07,000 --> 00:03:11,304 I have fulfilled your revenge, Father. 36 00:03:12,839 --> 00:03:13,839 Please 37 00:03:15,175 --> 00:03:16,409 rest in peace now, 38 00:03:17,444 --> 00:03:18,444 Father. 39 00:03:21,848 --> 00:03:22,916 What is wrong? 40 00:03:25,885 --> 00:03:26,885 It is nothing. 41 00:03:30,924 --> 00:03:33,593 By the way, who is that beautiful lady? 42 00:03:35,061 --> 00:03:38,531 Is she Consort Ki who was a major help in this incident? 43 00:03:39,065 --> 00:03:40,065 Yes, she is. 44 00:03:41,901 --> 00:03:43,470 Hail to His Imperial Majesty! 45 00:03:43,937 --> 00:03:45,538 Hail to Her Grace! 46 00:03:45,905 --> 00:03:48,041 -Hail to His Imperial Majesty! -Hail to His Imperial Majesty! 47 00:03:48,441 --> 00:03:50,310 -Hail to Her Grace! -Hail to Her Grace! 48 00:03:50,877 --> 00:03:53,012 -Hail to His Imperial Majesty! -Hail to His Imperial Majesty! 49 00:03:53,346 --> 00:03:55,315 -Hail to Her Grace! -Hail to Her Grace! 50 00:03:55,815 --> 00:03:57,984 -Hail to His Imperial Majesty! -Hail to His Imperial Majesty! 51 00:03:58,284 --> 00:04:00,520 -Hail to Her Grace! -Hail to Her Grace! 52 00:04:00,820 --> 00:04:02,956 -Hail to His Imperial Majesty! -Hail to His Imperial Majesty! 53 00:04:03,323 --> 00:04:05,325 -Hail to Her Grace! -Hail to Her Grace! 54 00:04:05,692 --> 00:04:07,894 -Hail to His Imperial Majesty! -Hail to His Imperial Majesty! 55 00:04:08,228 --> 00:04:10,163 -Hail to Her Grace! -Hail to Her Grace! 56 00:04:10,730 --> 00:04:12,832 -Hail to His Imperial Majesty! -Hail to His Imperial Majesty! 57 00:04:14,234 --> 00:04:18,004 {\an8}She is bound to become the Empress at the upcoming rearrangement. 58 00:04:18,338 --> 00:04:19,472 Good for her. 59 00:04:19,839 --> 00:04:23,042 He will return as the King of Goryeo, and she will become the Empress. 60 00:04:23,109 --> 00:04:24,711 -Hail! -Hail! 61 00:04:24,944 --> 00:04:27,046 -Hail to His Imperial Majesty! -Hail to His Imperial Majesty! 62 00:04:30,483 --> 00:04:32,852 -Please compose yourself. -Compose myself? 63 00:04:33,186 --> 00:04:35,355 My father suffered such an awful death. 64 00:04:35,855 --> 00:04:37,023 That was not the end of it! 65 00:04:37,423 --> 00:04:39,993 He was humiliated in front of the people! 66 00:04:40,059 --> 00:04:42,762 I must talk to His Imperial Majesty. Bring him to me. 67 00:04:42,829 --> 00:04:44,931 Bring him to me at this instant! 68 00:04:44,998 --> 00:04:46,399 Your Imperial Majesty. Please! 69 00:04:46,666 --> 00:04:48,868 -Your Imperial Majesty. -His Imperial Majesty is entering. 70 00:05:02,849 --> 00:05:04,484 You must be happy now. 71 00:05:05,451 --> 00:05:07,453 What an accomplishment you have made. 72 00:05:08,288 --> 00:05:10,690 Sparing the man who had committed numerous crimes 73 00:05:11,858 --> 00:05:13,526 just because he is your father-in-law 74 00:05:14,527 --> 00:05:15,795 would be an act of a coward. 75 00:05:17,564 --> 00:05:19,065 The more brutal your punishment is, 76 00:05:20,200 --> 00:05:22,969 the stronger your power will become. 77 00:05:25,138 --> 00:05:26,138 You... 78 00:05:28,508 --> 00:05:29,809 have not changed at all. 79 00:05:30,143 --> 00:05:31,277 No, I have changed. 80 00:05:32,645 --> 00:05:35,515 My resentment toward you has become a rage. 81 00:05:35,848 --> 00:05:36,848 My regret... 82 00:05:38,685 --> 00:05:40,486 has become a curse. 83 00:05:41,988 --> 00:05:43,656 I will curse you. 84 00:05:44,791 --> 00:05:47,093 I will pray that you go to hell. 85 00:05:48,061 --> 00:05:52,131 I will pray everything that you cherish be ruined. 86 00:05:52,432 --> 00:05:53,432 Your Imperial Majesty. 87 00:05:54,467 --> 00:05:55,835 Go on. 88 00:05:57,537 --> 00:06:00,039 Now, there is... 89 00:06:01,007 --> 00:06:03,176 nothing left for me. 90 00:06:04,577 --> 00:06:05,645 My father, 91 00:06:07,380 --> 00:06:08,514 my husband, 92 00:06:10,016 --> 00:06:13,353 and my supportive brother have left me. 93 00:06:14,687 --> 00:06:17,357 Now, only bitterness remains in me. 94 00:06:19,392 --> 00:06:23,630 And here I am, and I have become capable of criticizing 95 00:06:24,664 --> 00:06:27,000 the almighty Emperor of the Great Yuan... 96 00:06:30,236 --> 00:06:32,005 because I have nothing to lose. 97 00:06:34,807 --> 00:06:36,109 Thank you... 98 00:06:37,644 --> 00:06:39,579 for giving me such courage. 99 00:06:43,049 --> 00:06:45,618 Your grace is beyond measure, Your Imperial Majesty. 100 00:06:53,393 --> 00:06:54,393 Soon, 101 00:06:56,162 --> 00:06:57,630 you will be given poison to drink. 102 00:07:03,503 --> 00:07:04,671 Poison? 103 00:07:07,807 --> 00:07:08,807 Kill me. 104 00:07:11,177 --> 00:07:12,345 Go ahead. 105 00:07:13,680 --> 00:07:17,317 Kill me, and rip me into pieces! 106 00:07:17,884 --> 00:07:18,884 Your Imperial Majesty. 107 00:07:18,918 --> 00:07:21,154 Before you face death, 108 00:07:21,654 --> 00:07:24,724 I urge you to ask for forgiveness from people whom you have killed... 109 00:07:27,527 --> 00:07:28,728 and repent on your sins. 110 00:07:30,096 --> 00:07:33,199 That is a humane thing to do. 111 00:07:41,841 --> 00:07:43,476 -Your Imperial Majesty. -Your Imperial Majesty. 112 00:07:47,780 --> 00:07:49,549 Maha will take my revenge. 113 00:07:51,351 --> 00:07:52,352 Once... 114 00:07:53,720 --> 00:07:56,122 he finds out how unfair it had been for me, 115 00:07:57,623 --> 00:07:58,624 my son will... 116 00:08:00,259 --> 00:08:01,361 avenge me... 117 00:08:02,929 --> 00:08:04,997 and make them die a thousand deaths. 118 00:08:06,699 --> 00:08:07,699 Mark my words. 119 00:08:08,968 --> 00:08:10,436 It is not over yet. 120 00:08:11,571 --> 00:08:12,571 Vengeance... 121 00:08:14,707 --> 00:08:16,109 comes full circle. 122 00:08:17,710 --> 00:08:18,745 Your Imperial Majesty. 123 00:08:19,746 --> 00:08:21,114 When he grows up, 124 00:08:22,382 --> 00:08:23,783 make sure you tell him... 125 00:08:26,586 --> 00:08:28,788 how his mother was persecuted 126 00:08:29,122 --> 00:08:31,157 and what a miserable death I had to face! 127 00:08:31,524 --> 00:08:32,524 Your Imperial Majesty. 128 00:08:35,695 --> 00:08:38,097 You must relay this to my son without leaving nothing behind, 129 00:08:40,967 --> 00:08:43,102 so he will be resolute in preparing for his revenge. 130 00:08:59,585 --> 00:09:00,787 What is all this? 131 00:09:02,789 --> 00:09:04,657 Her Highness has asked you a question. 132 00:09:05,291 --> 00:09:08,227 These are gifts from the provinces. 133 00:09:08,628 --> 00:09:10,897 -Gifts? -Yes, Your Highness. 134 00:09:11,230 --> 00:09:12,665 To whom were the gifts sent? 135 00:09:13,733 --> 00:09:16,569 -These gifts are... -Are the gifts for Consort Ki? 136 00:09:18,104 --> 00:09:19,672 Yes, they are, Your Highness. 137 00:09:21,641 --> 00:09:22,641 You may go inside. 138 00:09:37,089 --> 00:09:38,958 This is from Yeongbuk Province. 139 00:09:41,761 --> 00:09:43,596 This is from Seomseo Province. 140 00:09:44,130 --> 00:09:46,199 This is from Unnam Province. 141 00:09:46,766 --> 00:09:49,802 {\an8}I will donate these to the Imperial Office of the Treasury. 142 00:09:50,837 --> 00:09:52,338 Please take them away. 143 00:09:52,572 --> 00:09:53,572 Pardon? 144 00:09:54,540 --> 00:09:57,477 You will donate all of these valuables? 145 00:09:57,777 --> 00:10:00,379 Your Grace, please take a look. 146 00:10:01,180 --> 00:10:02,782 This is from Goryeo. 147 00:10:03,249 --> 00:10:04,249 From Goryeo? 148 00:10:05,718 --> 00:10:07,153 How big this is. 149 00:10:12,158 --> 00:10:15,561 Your Grace, there is a letter here. 150 00:10:21,100 --> 00:10:25,104 It is a secret letter from the King of Goryeo. 151 00:10:26,539 --> 00:10:27,539 A secret letter? 152 00:10:28,641 --> 00:10:30,443 My father has sent me a secret letter? 153 00:10:30,710 --> 00:10:31,710 Yes, Your Majesty. 154 00:10:32,879 --> 00:10:33,913 Here it is. 155 00:10:38,017 --> 00:10:39,886 My son, this is for your eyes only. 156 00:10:40,887 --> 00:10:42,388 I became aware 157 00:10:42,922 --> 00:10:45,124 Consort Ki from Goryeo is to be installed as the Empress. 158 00:10:46,792 --> 00:10:50,963 A woman from Goryeo becoming the Empress of the Yuan dynasty 159 00:10:51,764 --> 00:10:55,167 is s a happy occasion for Goryeo as well. 160 00:10:56,235 --> 00:10:57,603 You must help Consort Ki 161 00:10:58,437 --> 00:11:00,339 and ensure her becoming the Empress. 162 00:11:00,940 --> 00:11:03,142 If you make her the Empress of the Yuan dynasty, 163 00:11:03,209 --> 00:11:04,710 you are getting ourselves 164 00:11:05,411 --> 00:11:08,447 an invaluable asset that can lend us help in the future. 165 00:11:09,549 --> 00:11:10,983 Keep that in mind, my son. 166 00:11:12,919 --> 00:11:14,186 How shameless. 167 00:11:14,554 --> 00:11:16,756 Goryeo did nothing when you were taken here as a tribute woman. 168 00:11:16,923 --> 00:11:19,125 Now, the King is sending you a secret letter? 169 00:11:19,725 --> 00:11:21,360 May I ask why you have not opened it yet? 170 00:11:23,429 --> 00:11:24,564 Have you forgotten? 171 00:11:25,197 --> 00:11:27,199 He did not care whether we died or not 172 00:11:27,466 --> 00:11:29,168 after we got dragged here. 173 00:11:29,402 --> 00:11:31,804 My friend who returned to Goryeo after being taken as a tribute woman 174 00:11:31,904 --> 00:11:34,440 {\an8}had committed suicide after being called a whore. 175 00:11:34,707 --> 00:11:37,944 {\an8}When we were suffering, the Court of Goryeo did not do-- 176 00:11:38,010 --> 00:11:39,010 Stop. 177 00:11:39,979 --> 00:11:40,979 That is enough. 178 00:11:42,782 --> 00:11:43,782 Your Grace. 179 00:11:45,952 --> 00:11:47,820 I do not wish to read this for the time being. 180 00:12:01,334 --> 00:12:03,869 You have done everything in your power, Your Majesty. 181 00:12:06,372 --> 00:12:09,041 What more could you do to help her? 182 00:12:09,742 --> 00:12:10,977 I agree. 183 00:12:11,744 --> 00:12:13,546 I do not wish to see you... 184 00:12:14,513 --> 00:12:15,915 entangled in her business anymore. 185 00:12:16,849 --> 00:12:17,849 Your Majesty! 186 00:12:19,218 --> 00:12:20,218 Your Majesty! 187 00:12:21,487 --> 00:12:25,191 Taltal is searching Yeoncheol's library and office as we speak. 188 00:12:25,591 --> 00:12:27,827 I am certain they are looking for the fund he had hidden. 189 00:12:29,795 --> 00:12:33,265 We must take his secret fund by all means. 190 00:12:34,133 --> 00:12:36,802 I will go and pay Baekan a visit. 191 00:12:39,205 --> 00:12:40,673 Search thoroughly. 192 00:12:40,940 --> 00:12:44,877 We must find every single coin of the assets Yeoncheol had hidden. 193 00:12:45,244 --> 00:12:46,244 As you wish. 194 00:13:01,727 --> 00:13:05,031 Yeoncheol must have had more assets than this! 195 00:13:07,266 --> 00:13:12,038 May I ask if you know anything about Yeoncheol's hidden assets? 196 00:13:12,638 --> 00:13:14,040 I can only assume. 197 00:13:14,607 --> 00:13:15,775 I have no information on it. 198 00:13:17,543 --> 00:13:19,078 Have you located Dang Gise? 199 00:13:19,879 --> 00:13:22,415 His whereabouts are unknown after vanishing into thin air. 200 00:13:24,650 --> 00:13:26,385 I have made a mistake. 201 00:13:27,453 --> 00:13:30,690 I should not have let stupid governors be in charge of locating him. 202 00:13:31,157 --> 00:13:33,993 By the way, may I ask... 203 00:13:35,327 --> 00:13:37,296 why you are occupying Yeoncheol's office? 204 00:13:37,496 --> 00:13:39,832 Time is of the essence in straightening out the Empire. 205 00:13:40,199 --> 00:13:43,536 I will be appointed to become the Grand Councillor at the rearrangement. 206 00:13:43,903 --> 00:13:45,337 Following the protocol seems a hassle. 207 00:13:46,372 --> 00:13:49,041 Your reinstatement as the King of Goryeo will be decided soon. 208 00:13:50,109 --> 00:13:51,310 Once you become the King, 209 00:13:51,711 --> 00:13:54,013 you must closely cooperate with me. 210 00:13:54,580 --> 00:13:57,083 -By cooperate, you mean... -Is it not obvious to you? 211 00:13:57,283 --> 00:14:00,319 {\an8}Goryeo must show its respect as a vassal state of the Great Yuan. 212 00:14:01,987 --> 00:14:02,987 {\an8}How dare he? 213 00:14:07,560 --> 00:14:10,830 Even Yeoncheol did not call Goryeo as a vassal state in your presence. 214 00:14:11,030 --> 00:14:12,531 He already seems too proud. 215 00:14:12,798 --> 00:14:15,067 His arrogance will overflow once he becomes the Grand Councillor. 216 00:14:35,755 --> 00:14:37,289 Please do not trust Baekan. 217 00:14:42,361 --> 00:14:44,897 He voluntarily calls himself as the descendant of the Blue Wolves, 218 00:14:45,331 --> 00:14:47,600 he stresses importance on the bloodline of the Mongols. 219 00:14:48,434 --> 00:14:50,236 The fact that you are from Goryeo... 220 00:14:51,604 --> 00:14:52,705 will certainly bother... 221 00:14:54,340 --> 00:14:55,574 Baekan one day. 222 00:15:01,313 --> 00:15:02,313 I will keep that in mind. 223 00:15:04,650 --> 00:15:05,650 One more thing. 224 00:15:06,952 --> 00:15:08,420 I believe it is better 225 00:15:09,688 --> 00:15:11,690 not to show yourself at official events if you can. 226 00:15:14,593 --> 00:15:16,128 The more followers you gain, 227 00:15:17,596 --> 00:15:19,298 the more enemies you will gain. 228 00:15:20,366 --> 00:15:23,435 Even the smallest mistake can turn all of your followers... 229 00:15:24,904 --> 00:15:26,372 into your enemies. 230 00:15:27,773 --> 00:15:29,575 I am aware that you are wise, 231 00:15:30,242 --> 00:15:33,679 but you are not aware of the innate nature of power 232 00:15:34,914 --> 00:15:38,050 which is why I was so bold to give you such advice. 233 00:15:53,199 --> 00:15:55,134 His advice may be valid. 234 00:15:57,069 --> 00:16:00,272 It is not right to mistrust Governor Baekan because of his advice. 235 00:16:01,640 --> 00:16:04,777 He is the one who has brought me where I am now. 236 00:16:06,178 --> 00:16:08,547 Consort Ki is Baekan's adopted daughter. 237 00:16:09,415 --> 00:16:11,183 She will not accept our request. 238 00:16:11,450 --> 00:16:15,354 Power makes people betray even their own father. 239 00:16:16,121 --> 00:16:19,558 She is his adopted daughter who does not carry a drop of his blood. 240 00:16:22,661 --> 00:16:24,563 Consort Ki is entering. 241 00:16:35,474 --> 00:16:38,744 We hope the presents we have sent are to your liking. 242 00:16:38,978 --> 00:16:40,646 I will know whether I like them or not 243 00:16:41,447 --> 00:16:44,049 once I find out why you have asked to see me. 244 00:16:45,184 --> 00:16:46,819 At the upcoming rearrangement, 245 00:16:50,256 --> 00:16:51,624 please side with us. 246 00:16:53,292 --> 00:16:54,426 Side with you? 247 00:16:54,793 --> 00:16:58,330 A hierarchy exists even among governors. 248 00:16:58,864 --> 00:17:01,967 Baekan belongs to the lowest rank. 249 00:17:02,434 --> 00:17:06,272 We wish that Governor Oh Gwang right here... 250 00:17:07,640 --> 00:17:10,276 would become the Grand Councillor. 251 00:17:14,079 --> 00:17:16,348 I believe my involvement is not needed in this matter. 252 00:17:17,416 --> 00:17:19,218 Sharing your opinions with His Imperial Majesty-- 253 00:17:19,385 --> 00:17:22,021 If Baekan becomes the Grand Councillor, 254 00:17:22,621 --> 00:17:26,725 His Imperial Majesty will lose every governor present at this table. 255 00:17:27,593 --> 00:17:31,897 Besides, the topic of your installation as the Empress has been brought up. 256 00:17:32,564 --> 00:17:34,566 If you help us save face... 257 00:17:34,934 --> 00:17:39,138 It is not the right time to divide into factions for a position. 258 00:17:42,141 --> 00:17:43,375 You mentioned saving face, correct? 259 00:17:44,543 --> 00:17:45,844 I will save your face. 260 00:17:48,013 --> 00:17:49,013 Under one condition. 261 00:17:49,615 --> 00:17:54,019 You must never betray His Imperial Majesty. 262 00:18:13,672 --> 00:18:14,672 Hold on. 263 00:18:20,079 --> 00:18:21,747 Where have you been all this time? 264 00:18:21,880 --> 00:18:24,616 Have you decided on the rearrangement of positions? 265 00:18:28,587 --> 00:18:30,956 Now that I must appoint these positions on my own, 266 00:18:32,091 --> 00:18:33,292 it is giving me a nasty headache. 267 00:18:40,632 --> 00:18:41,632 What do you think? 268 00:18:44,103 --> 00:18:45,304 Is something wrong? 269 00:18:48,240 --> 00:18:50,042 Oh Gwang, Bu Sagwi, and Seol Dogan 270 00:18:50,509 --> 00:18:53,212 belong to the highest ranks among the governors. 271 00:18:54,947 --> 00:18:58,417 It is certain that they will not be satisfied. 272 00:18:59,218 --> 00:19:00,719 That has been troubling me too. 273 00:19:01,587 --> 00:19:05,691 However, I cannot let them all share the position for the Grand Councillor. 274 00:19:12,364 --> 00:19:15,034 How about this? 275 00:19:29,915 --> 00:19:30,915 This... 276 00:19:31,683 --> 00:19:32,683 This is... 277 00:19:33,118 --> 00:19:34,620 The position cannot be shared, 278 00:19:35,020 --> 00:19:36,555 but its honor can be. 279 00:19:37,056 --> 00:19:38,524 This is a clever idea. 280 00:19:39,758 --> 00:19:42,027 Once the rearrangement is over, 281 00:19:43,062 --> 00:19:46,732 you will become the true leader who rules over the Great Yuan. 282 00:19:47,566 --> 00:19:49,234 Congratulations, Your Imperial Majesty. 283 00:19:50,469 --> 00:19:51,469 No. 284 00:19:53,272 --> 00:19:57,042 The most important individual is missing from the rearrangement. 285 00:19:58,911 --> 00:20:00,746 My true loyal subject who ousted Yeoncheol 286 00:20:00,813 --> 00:20:03,015 and brought me the power of the Emperor 287 00:20:03,782 --> 00:20:05,617 is neither Baekan nor the governors. 288 00:20:06,652 --> 00:20:07,653 It is you. 289 00:20:14,927 --> 00:20:18,063 I will grant you a big reward as well. You can look forward to it. 290 00:20:19,465 --> 00:20:21,233 Thank you, Your Imperial Majesty. 291 00:20:25,604 --> 00:20:28,006 Your Imperial Majesty, Empress Dowager has arrived. 292 00:20:28,740 --> 00:20:29,741 Escort her in. 293 00:20:41,620 --> 00:20:42,855 Hello, Your Highness. 294 00:20:43,589 --> 00:20:45,824 I came here to discuss an important matter with the Emperor. 295 00:20:55,300 --> 00:20:56,768 What is this? 296 00:20:59,271 --> 00:21:01,406 This document contains a list of new appointments. 297 00:21:03,275 --> 00:21:04,610 Please take a look, Your Highness. 298 00:21:14,186 --> 00:21:15,454 You did so well. 299 00:21:16,788 --> 00:21:18,090 Was this your idea? 300 00:21:19,591 --> 00:21:20,591 Consort Ki right here... 301 00:21:21,960 --> 00:21:23,896 gave me an excellent idea. 302 00:21:25,797 --> 00:21:26,865 I hope you do not mind. 303 00:21:27,900 --> 00:21:30,836 His Imperial Majesty has asked for my opinion. 304 00:21:34,373 --> 00:21:37,342 I am very relieved that His Imperial Majesty has you. 305 00:21:40,012 --> 00:21:41,880 Having this wise lady, Consort Ki, here 306 00:21:42,748 --> 00:21:44,149 helps me worry less. 307 00:21:49,621 --> 00:21:50,822 We were late. 308 00:21:51,657 --> 00:21:54,226 How dare a consort sway over the rearrangement? 309 00:21:54,693 --> 00:21:56,595 If this is not an example of regency, then what is? 310 00:22:07,272 --> 00:22:08,272 Your Highness. 311 00:22:11,276 --> 00:22:14,713 Trickery and politics are clearly two separate matters. 312 00:22:15,681 --> 00:22:18,050 Trickery, when used rashly, can harm you. 313 00:22:18,684 --> 00:22:20,052 That is politics. 314 00:22:21,553 --> 00:22:23,689 What was written on that document? 315 00:22:26,358 --> 00:22:28,093 You will see. 316 00:22:29,861 --> 00:22:32,364 It will be entertaining to see Baekan's face. 317 00:22:33,031 --> 00:22:34,833 Through this rearrangement, 318 00:22:35,801 --> 00:22:38,637 the course of power will shift to a new direction. 319 00:22:43,108 --> 00:22:45,444 His Imperial Majesty has arrived. 320 00:23:04,329 --> 00:23:06,164 The acts of Yeoncheol's family for the past years 321 00:23:07,399 --> 00:23:09,668 have put the people in distress. 322 00:23:10,435 --> 00:23:13,705 However, with your loyalty to me, we have rooted out the evil. 323 00:23:15,474 --> 00:23:18,076 Therefore, I plan to make an announcement 324 00:23:18,677 --> 00:23:20,979 in order to recognize your contributions and give out regards. 325 00:23:22,681 --> 00:23:24,483 Deputy Minister Chang, read the decree. 326 00:23:28,253 --> 00:23:32,658 "Baekan, the Governor of Yoyang Province, is appointed as the Grand Councillor." 327 00:23:38,130 --> 00:23:41,300 I, Baekan, will honor the imperial order. 328 00:23:45,237 --> 00:23:47,205 "Oh Gwang, the Governor of Unnam Province, 329 00:23:47,739 --> 00:23:50,442 is appointed as the Grand Preceptor of the first rank." 330 00:24:01,186 --> 00:24:04,189 I, Oh Gwang, will honor the imperial order. 331 00:24:07,326 --> 00:24:09,561 "Bu Sagwi, the Governor of Yeongbuk Province, 332 00:24:10,495 --> 00:24:13,031 is appointed as the Grand Tutor of the first rank." 333 00:24:13,465 --> 00:24:17,102 I, Bu Sagwi, will honor the imperial order. 334 00:24:17,969 --> 00:24:19,671 "Seol Dogan, the Governor of Sacheon Province, 335 00:24:20,839 --> 00:24:23,475 is appointed as the Grand Protector of the first rank." 336 00:24:23,675 --> 00:24:27,312 I, Seol Dogan, will honor the imperial order. 337 00:24:30,649 --> 00:24:34,786 "I allow the deposed king, Wang Yu, to return as the King of Goryeo. 338 00:24:35,520 --> 00:24:39,558 You may leave whenever you wish depending on the circumstance in Goryeo." 339 00:24:44,930 --> 00:24:45,931 Your Imperial Majesty. 340 00:24:46,264 --> 00:24:49,568 These three positions had been removed in the past. 341 00:24:50,502 --> 00:24:52,871 To rearrange the positions fairly, 342 00:24:53,338 --> 00:24:54,773 I revived the Three Excellencies. 343 00:24:55,407 --> 00:24:57,542 And I ask the four of you to work together 344 00:24:57,609 --> 00:24:59,544 and lead the Empire into a brighter future. 345 00:25:00,045 --> 00:25:02,848 Your grace is beyond measure, Your Imperial Majesty. 346 00:25:03,115 --> 00:25:05,884 Your grace is beyond measure, Your Imperial Majesty. 347 00:25:09,187 --> 00:25:10,555 I want all of your ears. 348 00:25:11,890 --> 00:25:13,458 Today, I plan to select 349 00:25:13,959 --> 00:25:15,794 a new empress on this spot today. 350 00:25:17,396 --> 00:25:21,032 As you all know, Yeoncheol's rebellion was successfully suppressed 351 00:25:23,168 --> 00:25:25,303 thanks to Consort Ki who had rendered distinguished services. 352 00:25:26,738 --> 00:25:28,740 -That is why-- -Your Imperial Majesty. 353 00:25:29,541 --> 00:25:32,577 The retribution of Tanashilli has not yet been decided. 354 00:25:33,879 --> 00:25:37,516 It is better to discuss the matter after dealing with the deposed empress. 355 00:25:39,317 --> 00:25:43,155 As soon as the rearrangement finishes, I will order her execution. 356 00:25:44,055 --> 00:25:46,758 -So-- -Announce it after her execution then. 357 00:25:47,659 --> 00:25:48,994 It will not be late. 358 00:25:49,361 --> 00:25:50,629 However, Your Highness... 359 00:25:54,032 --> 00:25:55,133 I agree, Your Imperial Majesty. 360 00:25:56,735 --> 00:25:58,937 The Empress Dowager's suggestion is valid. 361 00:26:27,432 --> 00:26:30,368 He revived posts with equal authorities to the Grand Councillor. 362 00:26:31,303 --> 00:26:34,172 What could this mean if not trying to undermine my authority? 363 00:26:34,473 --> 00:26:37,909 If I may, I urge you to visit the Emperor and ask for his explanation. 364 00:26:38,243 --> 00:26:40,145 That decision was not made by His Imperial Majesty. 365 00:26:45,617 --> 00:26:46,617 Your Highness. 366 00:26:46,685 --> 00:26:48,687 Instating the Three Excellencies... 367 00:26:49,955 --> 00:26:51,389 was Consort Ki's idea. 368 00:26:52,557 --> 00:26:55,927 Although those three positions belong to the first rank, 369 00:26:56,695 --> 00:26:58,029 they are only honorary positions. 370 00:26:59,164 --> 00:27:01,800 Now that he has become the Grand Councillor, 371 00:27:02,834 --> 00:27:05,470 those three governors only received the honor. 372 00:27:05,871 --> 00:27:09,007 My uncle will not think so. 373 00:27:10,175 --> 00:27:13,745 Honor can be a sword or a shield depending on who uses it. 374 00:27:16,114 --> 00:27:17,916 It was decided after much consideration. 375 00:27:19,551 --> 00:27:23,388 We cannot have the governors as His Imperial Majesty's enemies. 376 00:27:25,423 --> 00:27:27,425 Making my uncle an enemy... 377 00:27:28,927 --> 00:27:32,163 means that His Imperial Majesty will lose everything now. 378 00:27:34,165 --> 00:27:35,500 I am confident that he will not betray 379 00:27:36,501 --> 00:27:39,204 His Imperial Majesty because of a mere position. 380 00:27:40,839 --> 00:27:43,875 If there is a misunderstanding from the rearrangement, 381 00:27:45,143 --> 00:27:48,446 please clear it up. 382 00:27:49,948 --> 00:27:51,950 There is no way Consort Ki would betray me. 383 00:27:52,551 --> 00:27:55,487 Then how will you explain that the governors' support 384 00:27:56,187 --> 00:27:57,455 for her installation as the Empress? 385 00:27:59,357 --> 00:28:00,357 Is that true? 386 00:28:00,892 --> 00:28:02,827 You can easily confirm it once you look into it. 387 00:28:05,797 --> 00:28:07,299 Consort Ki is from Goryeo. 388 00:28:07,999 --> 00:28:09,634 If a woman from Goryeo becomes the Empress, 389 00:28:09,734 --> 00:28:11,670 her son, Ayushiridara will become the Crown Prince. 390 00:28:12,771 --> 00:28:14,773 If so, an emperor that carries the bloodline from Goryeo 391 00:28:14,839 --> 00:28:16,541 will ascend to the throne. 392 00:28:20,579 --> 00:28:24,049 You are the only one who can keep the Empire from being tainted. 393 00:28:25,483 --> 00:28:29,387 Whatever it takes, you must stop Consort Ki from becoming the Empress. 394 00:28:36,494 --> 00:28:38,997 As your master has been reinstated as the King, 395 00:28:39,631 --> 00:28:41,199 you should celebrate too. 396 00:28:41,566 --> 00:28:42,566 Thank you. 397 00:28:43,668 --> 00:28:44,668 By the way, 398 00:28:46,705 --> 00:28:49,174 what will happen to Prince Maha? 399 00:28:49,441 --> 00:28:50,609 I am not sure. 400 00:28:50,909 --> 00:28:53,478 If Her Grace becomes the Empress, 401 00:28:55,180 --> 00:28:57,582 no one will look after him. 402 00:28:57,882 --> 00:29:01,486 Would it be possible for me to see him? 403 00:29:03,321 --> 00:29:05,323 Why would you want to see him? 404 00:29:05,757 --> 00:29:08,159 His Majesty was the driving force 405 00:29:08,226 --> 00:29:09,794 that brought the fall of Yeoncheol's family. 406 00:29:10,362 --> 00:29:12,263 Now that the young prince is in a predicament, 407 00:29:12,764 --> 00:29:14,966 my master feels troubled by it. 408 00:29:19,371 --> 00:29:21,239 How could he resemble His Majesty so much? 409 00:29:22,574 --> 00:29:25,844 His eyes, nose, and lips... 410 00:29:51,503 --> 00:29:53,238 If Tanashilli is executed, 411 00:29:54,305 --> 00:29:56,307 no one will be left to take care of him. 412 00:29:58,743 --> 00:30:01,880 How are we supposed to beat this fate, Your Majesty? 413 00:30:04,949 --> 00:30:05,950 Your Majesty. 414 00:30:15,694 --> 00:30:18,430 Your Imperial Majesty, Her Highness is on her way here. 415 00:30:25,336 --> 00:30:26,938 Why did you want to see me? 416 00:30:44,089 --> 00:30:45,089 Please, 417 00:30:45,924 --> 00:30:47,292 spare my little Maha. 418 00:30:48,760 --> 00:30:49,861 Please. 419 00:30:51,062 --> 00:30:54,733 The only one who can protect Maha in this Palace... 420 00:30:56,434 --> 00:30:57,435 is you. 421 00:30:58,069 --> 00:31:00,105 You are the only one, Your Highness. 422 00:31:02,173 --> 00:31:03,173 Tanashilli. 423 00:31:03,208 --> 00:31:04,542 Maha... 424 00:31:04,809 --> 00:31:07,045 Maha did nothing wrong. 425 00:31:08,046 --> 00:31:09,714 If I could keep him safe, 426 00:31:10,281 --> 00:31:13,284 I will gladly accept my death. 427 00:31:16,087 --> 00:31:18,223 Court Lady Seo and Court Lady Yeon right here 428 00:31:18,757 --> 00:31:21,292 are only guilty of being on my service. 429 00:31:22,761 --> 00:31:24,829 Please spare their lives 430 00:31:25,497 --> 00:31:28,333 and let them take care of Maha. 431 00:31:32,403 --> 00:31:33,471 Get up. 432 00:31:36,207 --> 00:31:37,207 I beg of you. 433 00:31:38,276 --> 00:31:40,011 I beg of you. 434 00:31:40,178 --> 00:31:43,381 Please spare my son, Maha, Your Highness. 435 00:31:44,215 --> 00:31:45,416 Your Highness. 436 00:31:46,117 --> 00:31:48,086 -Your Highness. -Please spare my son. 437 00:31:48,286 --> 00:31:49,921 Please, Your Highness. 438 00:32:01,366 --> 00:32:03,301 Consort Ki is an exceptional woman. 439 00:32:04,169 --> 00:32:06,004 She has the Emperor under her thumb 440 00:32:06,237 --> 00:32:09,073 and has control over the governors as if they are her puppets. 441 00:32:09,641 --> 00:32:11,009 After reviving the positions, 442 00:32:11,075 --> 00:32:13,545 she undermined your authority as the Grand Councillor. 443 00:32:14,112 --> 00:32:17,048 How could you straighten out this Great Yuan only with your loyalty? 444 00:32:20,985 --> 00:32:25,156 What do you think about becoming an in-law with the Imperial Family? 445 00:32:26,591 --> 00:32:27,591 An in-law? 446 00:32:27,892 --> 00:32:31,062 I heard that you have a beautiful and noble niece. 447 00:32:32,363 --> 00:32:35,099 If you can have His Imperial Majesty as your nephew-in-law, 448 00:32:35,867 --> 00:32:39,637 you will be able to pull together your weakened authority. 449 00:32:51,649 --> 00:32:52,851 Did you ask for me? 450 00:32:53,351 --> 00:32:55,253 It is getting quite late now. 451 00:32:58,823 --> 00:33:00,925 I want my niece, Bayan Khutugh, to be trained 452 00:33:01,893 --> 00:33:03,428 to become the Empress. 453 00:33:04,863 --> 00:33:07,532 I do not like where things are heading to. 454 00:33:08,299 --> 00:33:10,268 I must exercise my authority to the fullest now. 455 00:33:11,035 --> 00:33:14,205 However, Consort Ki is to assume the post-- 456 00:33:15,406 --> 00:33:17,775 That woman from Goryeo means nothing. 457 00:33:18,443 --> 00:33:20,445 -Uncle Baekan. -My mission is... 458 00:33:21,312 --> 00:33:23,281 to help the Empire prosper and become strong. 459 00:33:24,449 --> 00:33:26,484 Anyone who stands in my way will not be condoned 460 00:33:26,551 --> 00:33:28,753 whether it be Consort Ki or anyone else. 461 00:33:51,843 --> 00:33:53,411 Why are you all here? 462 00:33:53,745 --> 00:33:55,013 Take the offender. 463 00:33:55,480 --> 00:33:56,480 -Right away. -Right away. 464 00:33:58,850 --> 00:34:00,385 -What are you doing? -Your Imperial Majesty. 465 00:34:00,451 --> 00:34:01,753 Let go of me! 466 00:34:02,687 --> 00:34:04,789 -Your Imperial Majesty! -Your Imperial Majesty. 467 00:34:06,057 --> 00:34:07,692 -Your Imperial Majesty! -Your Imperial Majesty! 468 00:34:07,759 --> 00:34:10,194 Let go of me. I cannot leave like this. 469 00:34:10,428 --> 00:34:12,196 -I cannot leave yet! -Your Imperial Majesty! 470 00:34:12,530 --> 00:34:13,530 Your Imperial Majesty! 471 00:34:22,573 --> 00:34:24,175 Let go. Let go of me. 472 00:34:28,379 --> 00:34:29,647 What are you all looking at? 473 00:34:30,748 --> 00:34:32,216 Is this funny to you? 474 00:34:33,651 --> 00:34:35,553 Do you pity me? 475 00:34:37,889 --> 00:34:39,924 Scram, you bitches. 476 00:34:40,458 --> 00:34:41,926 You all deserve to die! 477 00:34:52,303 --> 00:34:55,473 Tanashilli, you are to take the poison. 478 00:35:20,031 --> 00:35:21,432 Bring His Imperial Majesty to me. 479 00:35:22,200 --> 00:35:23,568 Bring him here now! 480 00:35:24,335 --> 00:35:26,304 Your Imperial Majesty, where are you? 481 00:35:26,604 --> 00:35:27,839 Come out here now. 482 00:35:28,039 --> 00:35:31,309 Come out here, and show me that face of yours! 483 00:35:31,576 --> 00:35:32,576 Your Imperial Majesty! 484 00:36:23,628 --> 00:36:25,530 If you continue to refuse the poison to the end, 485 00:36:26,697 --> 00:36:29,400 you will be forced to open your mouth and swallow it. 486 00:36:42,313 --> 00:36:43,313 Your Imperial Majesty. 487 00:36:44,615 --> 00:36:48,419 You have already killed my father and my brother. 488 00:36:50,588 --> 00:36:53,057 You already took your revenge for the late Emperor. 489 00:36:53,524 --> 00:36:56,961 I do not understand why you want to kill me too. 490 00:36:57,395 --> 00:36:59,163 You do not understand why I want to kill you? 491 00:37:04,769 --> 00:37:05,903 Listen carefully. 492 00:37:06,304 --> 00:37:09,807 You brutally killed Concubine Park who was pregnant and other court ladies. 493 00:37:10,441 --> 00:37:11,542 That is not all. 494 00:37:11,876 --> 00:37:13,711 Not only does listing 495 00:37:14,312 --> 00:37:17,415 all of your wicked acts disgust me, but it is also humiliating. 496 00:37:24,355 --> 00:37:26,524 Do you still not see who has made me... 497 00:37:28,192 --> 00:37:30,061 commit all those acts? 498 00:37:32,196 --> 00:37:36,734 From the start, you have looked down on me and have not shown me any affection. 499 00:37:37,869 --> 00:37:41,272 The one responsible for turning me into a vicious woman is Your Imperial Majesty. 500 00:37:43,441 --> 00:37:44,475 -Oh, no. -How dare she? 501 00:37:45,710 --> 00:37:47,745 How could you only point fingers at me? 502 00:37:48,312 --> 00:37:50,515 What have I done so wrong to deserve this? 503 00:37:50,882 --> 00:37:53,050 Why am I the only one who must face death? 504 00:37:58,656 --> 00:38:01,659 You have not repented on your wrongdoings even until the end. 505 00:38:02,093 --> 00:38:03,093 Later on, 506 00:38:04,829 --> 00:38:06,297 when Maha grows up, 507 00:38:08,065 --> 00:38:09,567 what will you tell him then? 508 00:38:11,736 --> 00:38:12,736 My son... 509 00:38:14,272 --> 00:38:17,341 Will you kill him as he is the seed of the evil? 510 00:38:22,580 --> 00:38:24,682 You must repent on your wrongdoings too. 511 00:38:25,283 --> 00:38:26,784 You are at fault too. 512 00:38:27,118 --> 00:38:29,187 I cannot accept my death as it is unfair. 513 00:38:29,320 --> 00:38:31,055 You must drink this poison too! 514 00:38:32,456 --> 00:38:33,456 Shut your mouth. 515 00:38:44,902 --> 00:38:47,805 Yes. I am glad that you are joining us. 516 00:38:48,606 --> 00:38:50,208 It is all your fault. 517 00:38:51,776 --> 00:38:55,146 You seduced His Imperial Majesty to make your son the Emperor. 518 00:38:55,813 --> 00:38:58,316 You are the cause of my downfall. 519 00:38:59,317 --> 00:39:00,317 Your Imperial Majesty. 520 00:39:00,685 --> 00:39:03,888 To Tanashilli, taking the poison is too generous of an execution. 521 00:39:04,755 --> 00:39:05,755 What? 522 00:39:06,123 --> 00:39:08,659 Order her to be dragged out to the middle of the market 523 00:39:09,093 --> 00:39:10,628 {\an8}and execute her by hanging. 524 00:39:21,606 --> 00:39:22,607 Hanging? 525 00:39:25,409 --> 00:39:27,478 Do you wish to dishonor me even in my death? 526 00:39:29,747 --> 00:39:31,249 Execute Tanashilli by hanging. 527 00:39:33,117 --> 00:39:34,117 Your Imperial Majesty. 528 00:39:35,586 --> 00:39:36,586 Your Imperial Majesty. 529 00:39:39,223 --> 00:39:40,223 Your Imperial Majesty. 530 00:39:49,800 --> 00:39:52,436 My son... Let me see my son, Maha. 531 00:39:53,537 --> 00:39:54,538 It is my last wish. 532 00:39:54,739 --> 00:39:58,142 Please allow me to see my son for the one last time. 533 00:39:58,643 --> 00:39:59,643 Please, I am begging you. 534 00:40:03,447 --> 00:40:05,983 You do not have a son. 535 00:40:06,550 --> 00:40:08,986 What? Of course, I do. He is in his chamber-- 536 00:40:09,053 --> 00:40:10,588 I will find your fake son there. 537 00:40:14,091 --> 00:40:16,127 You poisoned the Buddhist nuns 538 00:40:16,193 --> 00:40:20,698 and took a child who does not carry a single drop of your blood. 539 00:40:24,035 --> 00:40:26,070 Make sure you watch me from the netherworld. 540 00:40:28,239 --> 00:40:31,976 I will reveal that Maha does not carry the Emperor's blood 541 00:40:32,643 --> 00:40:35,513 and exterminate everyone in your family. 542 00:41:28,899 --> 00:41:29,899 Wang Yu. 543 00:41:32,937 --> 00:41:34,505 I resent you. 544 00:41:35,139 --> 00:41:36,139 If I... 545 00:41:37,408 --> 00:41:39,276 If I had not put my trust in you... 546 00:41:43,814 --> 00:41:44,814 like a fool... 547 00:41:47,451 --> 00:41:49,687 If I had not let you win over my heart... 548 00:41:56,327 --> 00:41:57,327 Even in my death, 549 00:42:01,065 --> 00:42:03,067 I will not forgive you. 550 00:42:05,703 --> 00:42:07,238 I will curse you and Ki... 551 00:42:10,808 --> 00:42:11,808 forever. 552 00:42:13,878 --> 00:42:16,013 I will curse you forever. 553 00:42:17,381 --> 00:42:18,582 Blame... 554 00:42:20,684 --> 00:42:22,253 everything on me. 555 00:42:24,288 --> 00:42:25,523 If that helps lighten... 556 00:42:27,558 --> 00:42:29,193 the burden during your departure, 557 00:42:33,731 --> 00:42:35,566 I will accept it. 558 00:42:39,603 --> 00:42:40,603 Please do not come... 559 00:42:42,773 --> 00:42:43,941 to the scaffold. 560 00:42:47,445 --> 00:42:48,779 I do not wish... 561 00:42:50,981 --> 00:42:51,981 to show... 562 00:42:55,186 --> 00:42:56,187 my awful departure... 563 00:42:57,755 --> 00:42:59,156 to you at least. 564 00:43:37,495 --> 00:43:40,264 I have lived here all my life, but... 565 00:43:59,416 --> 00:44:00,518 Look over there. 566 00:44:06,023 --> 00:44:07,023 Tanashilli. 567 00:44:16,800 --> 00:44:17,800 Tanashilli. 568 00:44:20,938 --> 00:44:23,741 If you do not get yourself together, all of us will be dead too. 569 00:44:24,308 --> 00:44:26,176 Let go. Let go of me. 570 00:44:26,544 --> 00:44:28,412 Let go. You morons. 571 00:44:29,013 --> 00:44:30,481 I am the Empress of the Great Yuan. 572 00:44:31,415 --> 00:44:32,716 How dare you treat me like this? 573 00:44:33,217 --> 00:44:34,418 I told you to let go! 574 00:44:34,985 --> 00:44:36,186 Remove the hood. 575 00:44:41,692 --> 00:44:44,361 Kill Yeoncheol's daughter! 576 00:44:44,562 --> 00:44:46,830 -Kill her! -Kill her! 577 00:44:46,897 --> 00:44:47,897 No! 578 00:44:48,532 --> 00:44:51,201 -Kill her! -Kill her! 579 00:44:53,103 --> 00:44:54,738 -Kill her! -Kill her! 580 00:44:56,073 --> 00:44:57,074 -Kill her! -Kill her! 581 00:44:59,877 --> 00:45:01,478 -Kill her! -Kill her! 582 00:45:03,714 --> 00:45:04,815 She deserves to die! 583 00:45:06,951 --> 00:45:08,652 -Kill her! -Kill her! 584 00:45:08,919 --> 00:45:10,754 -Kill her! -Kill her! 585 00:45:11,388 --> 00:45:14,258 -Kill her! -Kill her! 586 00:45:15,192 --> 00:45:16,192 -Kill her! -Kill her! 587 00:45:16,627 --> 00:45:17,627 My dear sister. 588 00:45:18,996 --> 00:45:20,864 Please forgive your incompetent brother. 589 00:45:22,800 --> 00:45:23,800 I am sorry. 590 00:45:25,269 --> 00:45:27,605 I am sorry, my dear sister, Tanashilli. 591 00:45:32,042 --> 00:45:33,042 Father... 592 00:45:34,511 --> 00:45:35,646 My dear brothers... 593 00:45:37,348 --> 00:45:39,016 Where are you? 594 00:45:42,686 --> 00:45:43,988 I am scared. 595 00:45:48,659 --> 00:45:49,827 Concubine Park. 596 00:45:50,728 --> 00:45:52,096 Are you watching this? 597 00:45:54,331 --> 00:45:55,833 My poor friends. 598 00:45:57,401 --> 00:45:58,936 My poor son, Byul. 599 00:46:01,071 --> 00:46:02,673 Please rest in peace now. 600 00:46:04,608 --> 00:46:05,608 Stop... 601 00:46:06,510 --> 00:46:08,045 your tears now. 602 00:46:34,104 --> 00:46:35,104 Dang Gise... 603 00:47:13,844 --> 00:47:16,613 Congratulations, Your Imperial Majesty. 604 00:47:17,347 --> 00:47:18,347 "Your Imperial Majesty"? 605 00:47:18,782 --> 00:47:21,285 By tomorrow, you will become the Empress. 606 00:47:21,752 --> 00:47:22,953 This is not a surprise. 607 00:47:24,488 --> 00:47:25,823 Everyone in the Inner Court 608 00:47:26,290 --> 00:47:29,927 is excited to greet the new Empress. 609 00:47:30,360 --> 00:47:33,931 I plan to talk to His Imperial Majesty and raise your ranks. 610 00:47:35,165 --> 00:47:37,434 -Is that true? -Thank you. 611 00:47:37,868 --> 00:47:43,140 Then soon, Prince Ayushiridara will become the Crown Prince. 612 00:47:46,944 --> 00:47:47,944 My baby. 613 00:47:48,712 --> 00:47:50,881 I will protect you no matter what. 614 00:47:51,849 --> 00:47:53,050 Do not worry. 615 00:47:55,352 --> 00:47:58,822 I will never lose you because I am not... 616 00:47:59,857 --> 00:48:01,058 powerful enough. 617 00:48:15,839 --> 00:48:16,839 Maha. 618 00:48:19,543 --> 00:48:23,914 You are the eldest prince who carries the blood of the Mongols. 619 00:48:24,815 --> 00:48:27,584 I will never allow Ayushiridara who carries the bloodline from Goryeo... 620 00:48:28,685 --> 00:48:30,754 to ascend to the throne. 621 00:48:31,789 --> 00:48:35,626 Are you certain that Prince Maha is a son of Tanashilli? 622 00:48:36,260 --> 00:48:38,562 One cannot pretend to have maternal love. 623 00:48:40,597 --> 00:48:42,866 In the eyes of Tanashilli who was about to face death, 624 00:48:45,836 --> 00:48:47,638 I saw a desperate mother's love. 625 00:48:48,739 --> 00:48:49,739 Your Highness. 626 00:48:53,076 --> 00:48:54,878 The courtiers are gathered in court 627 00:48:55,212 --> 00:48:57,147 and are discussing the installation of the new Empress. 628 00:48:58,882 --> 00:49:00,083 I will head over there now. 629 00:49:06,223 --> 00:49:08,091 No one will oppose installing 630 00:49:08,692 --> 00:49:09,960 Consort Ki as the Empress. 631 00:49:10,661 --> 00:49:12,362 We, the Three Excellencies, 632 00:49:12,896 --> 00:49:16,800 and the rest of the governors will follow your decision. 633 00:49:17,701 --> 00:49:20,170 Please make your appointment now. 634 00:49:22,039 --> 00:49:24,007 Your support reassures me. 635 00:49:26,009 --> 00:49:28,178 -Thank you all. -Your Imperial Majesty! 636 00:49:36,987 --> 00:49:39,957 Empress Dowager is making a formal petition. 637 00:49:42,159 --> 00:49:43,293 A formal petition? 638 00:49:43,627 --> 00:49:48,065 Your Imperial Majesty, I urge you not to install Consort Ki as the Empress. 639 00:49:49,433 --> 00:49:52,870 This is absolutely absurd. Please accept my petition. 640 00:50:03,780 --> 00:50:04,780 Your Highness. 641 00:50:05,983 --> 00:50:07,084 Please get up. 642 00:50:07,651 --> 00:50:08,651 Your Imperial Majesty. 643 00:50:09,186 --> 00:50:12,222 You cannot install Consort Ki as your new Empress. 644 00:50:12,356 --> 00:50:13,924 I do not understand your sudden disapproval. 645 00:50:14,358 --> 00:50:17,361 -Have you forgotten how helpful she has-- -I know it very well. 646 00:50:17,761 --> 00:50:20,664 She helped you learn to read and write. 647 00:50:20,964 --> 00:50:24,201 She was the biggest help in driving out Yeoncheol. 648 00:50:24,334 --> 00:50:27,638 If you acknowledge her contributions, what is the reason for your disapproval? 649 00:50:28,839 --> 00:50:30,173 A mere woman from Goryeo 650 00:50:30,407 --> 00:50:33,076 cannot become the Empress of the Great Yuan. 651 00:50:34,144 --> 00:50:36,780 This will be seen as a sinful act by our ancestors. 652 00:50:37,648 --> 00:50:39,483 I am in charge of the imperial nuptials. 653 00:50:40,217 --> 00:50:42,653 I cannot allow this installation even if it means death. 654 00:50:43,854 --> 00:50:45,155 Why are you all just standing there? 655 00:50:46,523 --> 00:50:48,125 Escort her inside now. 656 00:50:48,525 --> 00:50:50,127 Anyone who touches me... 657 00:50:51,295 --> 00:50:53,330 -will not be forgiven. -Your Highness. 658 00:50:53,397 --> 00:50:55,399 Before you accept my petition, 659 00:50:56,233 --> 00:50:58,735 I will not move from this very spot. 660 00:51:02,506 --> 00:51:03,607 I did not expect this from her. 661 00:51:04,441 --> 00:51:07,344 How could she disapprove of you? 662 00:51:13,784 --> 00:51:14,851 Do not worry. 663 00:51:16,153 --> 00:51:18,255 Even if the sky falls apart, 664 00:51:19,957 --> 00:51:21,591 I will make sure you become the Empress. 665 00:51:29,566 --> 00:51:30,567 Welcome, Grand Councillor. 666 00:51:32,736 --> 00:51:37,107 You must help me change Her Highness's heart. 667 00:51:47,517 --> 00:51:48,618 What is this? 668 00:51:49,019 --> 00:51:51,321 It is the list of courtiers who disapprove... 669 00:51:53,056 --> 00:51:54,624 Consort Ki's installation as the Empress. 670 00:51:56,526 --> 00:51:59,529 All of the governors including Three Excellencies showed their support. 671 00:51:59,730 --> 00:52:01,098 Who would oppose this installation? 672 00:52:01,932 --> 00:52:02,932 Please read it. 673 00:52:08,538 --> 00:52:09,538 "Grand Councillor"? 674 00:52:11,808 --> 00:52:14,811 Along with my name, the names of six department heads, deputy ministers, 675 00:52:16,213 --> 00:52:18,815 and Councilmen of the Privy Council are written on the list. 676 00:52:19,850 --> 00:52:22,119 If you insist on installing her as the Empress, 677 00:52:23,787 --> 00:52:26,456 you must kill everyone on the list first. 678 00:52:27,591 --> 00:52:31,028 Consort Ki is your adopted daughter. How come-- 679 00:52:31,094 --> 00:52:34,097 An empress will truly be recognized... 680 00:52:34,765 --> 00:52:36,566 only if she is from the Khongirad tribe. 681 00:52:36,867 --> 00:52:39,703 I cannot let my feelings harm the Great Yuan. 682 00:52:41,405 --> 00:52:42,672 Until we greet the new empress, 683 00:52:43,373 --> 00:52:46,043 marriage will be banned throughout the Empire. 684 00:52:47,477 --> 00:52:48,477 Is it... 685 00:52:50,080 --> 00:52:51,715 because I am from Goryeo? 686 00:52:53,016 --> 00:52:57,287 Or were you going to discard me once the hunting was over? 687 00:52:57,888 --> 00:53:02,626 You came to the Palace in order to avenge Yeoncheol. 688 00:53:03,427 --> 00:53:07,097 Now that you have achieved everything you had wanted, 689 00:53:08,732 --> 00:53:10,434 wanting more will be considered greed. 690 00:53:12,736 --> 00:53:14,704 Your Grace will be the Honorable Imperial Consort. 691 00:53:15,038 --> 00:53:17,407 Watch what you say, Grand Councillor. 692 00:53:17,607 --> 00:53:21,244 That is the best I can offer you. 693 00:53:23,613 --> 00:53:24,613 I see, Grand Councillor. 694 00:53:26,183 --> 00:53:27,183 I understand... 695 00:53:28,251 --> 00:53:29,519 your intention. 696 00:53:47,838 --> 00:53:49,039 Please do not trust Baekan. 697 00:53:50,107 --> 00:53:51,708 The fact that you are from Goryeo... 698 00:53:53,176 --> 00:53:54,444 will certainly bother... 699 00:53:56,246 --> 00:53:57,481 Baekan one day. 700 00:54:17,234 --> 00:54:18,234 Your Grace. 701 00:54:18,368 --> 00:54:21,037 Three of the Empress candidates are entering the Palace now. 702 00:54:27,644 --> 00:54:30,747 Our family's reputation is on the line on this selection. 703 00:54:31,481 --> 00:54:32,816 You must become the Empress... 704 00:54:33,183 --> 00:54:35,452 and win over the Emperor's heart. 705 00:54:36,953 --> 00:54:38,989 I understand, Uncle Baekan. 706 00:54:42,659 --> 00:54:44,494 She is the Grand Councillor's niece. 707 00:54:45,162 --> 00:54:47,364 She has a reputation for her beauty, 708 00:54:47,664 --> 00:54:51,401 intelligence, and her good-natured disposition. 709 00:55:04,014 --> 00:55:05,081 His Imperial Majesty is here. 710 00:55:06,183 --> 00:55:08,351 Come out and pay him your respect. 711 00:55:36,546 --> 00:55:38,615 My name is Bayan Khutugh. 712 00:55:40,383 --> 00:55:43,119 Just like her reputation, she is very beautiful. 713 00:55:45,155 --> 00:55:47,791 It is an honor to meet you, Your Imperial Majesty. 714 00:55:48,158 --> 00:55:49,159 Was it Bayan Khutugh? 715 00:55:49,993 --> 00:55:50,993 Yes, Your Imperial Majesty. 716 00:55:51,094 --> 00:55:54,898 You will never be selected as the Empress. 717 00:56:00,403 --> 00:56:01,838 You must go back now. 718 00:56:02,973 --> 00:56:04,074 Your Imperial Majesty, 719 00:56:05,976 --> 00:56:07,611 you will have to select me. 720 00:56:09,613 --> 00:56:13,650 I am glad that I find you pleasant. 721 00:56:24,261 --> 00:56:26,463 Baekan sent an official document to Goryeo, 722 00:56:27,063 --> 00:56:30,033 demanding 300 tribute women on the day of the grand ceremony. 723 00:56:32,602 --> 00:56:34,337 -Is that true? -Yes, Your Grace. 724 00:56:39,209 --> 00:56:40,377 Send Wang Yu a message... 725 00:56:41,978 --> 00:56:43,613 that I would like a meeting. 726 00:57:16,146 --> 00:57:17,146 Your father... 727 00:57:19,382 --> 00:57:22,118 has sent me a secret letter from Goryeo. 728 00:57:25,121 --> 00:57:27,123 He asked me to join hands with you 729 00:57:28,625 --> 00:57:31,428 and stop the Yuan dynasty's oppression upon Goryeo. 730 00:57:32,462 --> 00:57:34,197 There is no need for you to worry. 731 00:57:35,031 --> 00:57:38,168 I will speak with my father and-- 732 00:57:38,435 --> 00:57:41,638 Will you give me your support? 733 00:57:45,642 --> 00:57:46,976 I have forgotten... 734 00:57:48,878 --> 00:57:50,680 their true nature for a while. 735 00:57:52,949 --> 00:57:55,919 Until now, I have fought to take revenge for my father. 736 00:57:58,455 --> 00:58:01,891 From now on, I will fight for the people of Goryeo here. 737 00:58:02,125 --> 00:58:03,125 And... 738 00:58:04,728 --> 00:58:06,429 I will fight for myself. 739 00:58:09,532 --> 00:58:11,234 Please help me become the Empress. 740 00:58:12,736 --> 00:58:14,204 I will make my son the Emperor... 741 00:58:15,672 --> 00:58:16,672 and take... 742 00:58:18,408 --> 00:58:20,176 the highest position here. 743 00:58:25,215 --> 00:58:26,215 Will you... 744 00:58:27,717 --> 00:58:29,285 join hands with me?