1 00:00:05,446 --> 00:00:09,726 (This drama was remade based on historical facts.) 2 00:00:59,576 --> 00:01:01,177 Die. 3 00:01:01,177 --> 00:01:02,406 Who are you? 4 00:01:04,046 --> 00:01:05,307 Why are you doing this to me? 5 00:01:33,236 --> 00:01:34,307 Dal Moon. 6 00:01:36,247 --> 00:01:37,747 Are you here to kill me? 7 00:01:38,777 --> 00:01:39,947 Did Min Jin Heon order you to do this? 8 00:01:40,046 --> 00:01:41,947 Min Jin Heon promised to protect us... 9 00:01:43,516 --> 00:01:44,986 in return for helping him. 10 00:01:46,156 --> 00:01:48,587 That is the deal I made with Min Jin Heon. 11 00:01:49,057 --> 00:01:50,156 And you... 12 00:01:51,287 --> 00:01:52,857 got in the way of our deal. 13 00:01:52,956 --> 00:01:54,227 Is that why you came here yourself? 14 00:01:54,227 --> 00:01:55,257 (Prince Yeoning, Yi Geum) 15 00:01:55,257 --> 00:01:56,497 For Min Jin Heon? 16 00:01:57,527 --> 00:01:59,466 You really do make sure... 17 00:02:01,037 --> 00:02:02,397 to do your part. 18 00:02:02,397 --> 00:02:04,337 I didn't want to get involved in something like this. 19 00:02:04,637 --> 00:02:05,706 What I wanted... 20 00:02:05,977 --> 00:02:08,537 was support from the powerful so I could feed my people. 21 00:02:09,847 --> 00:02:11,877 I didn't want to get involved in a political dispute. 22 00:02:13,947 --> 00:02:15,616 You will have to slash me on your first try. 23 00:02:15,947 --> 00:02:17,887 Any kind of hesitation... 24 00:02:18,887 --> 00:02:20,217 will make you... 25 00:02:22,086 --> 00:02:23,556 become the next target. 26 00:02:45,477 --> 00:02:47,076 A different world? 27 00:02:50,387 --> 00:02:51,847 I can't believe you're dreaming of something like that. 28 00:02:52,317 --> 00:02:53,357 But... 29 00:02:54,456 --> 00:02:55,956 you said you'll make it come true. 30 00:02:57,026 --> 00:02:59,657 You said you'll prove everyone wrong and become what you said... 31 00:03:00,896 --> 00:03:01,956 you'll be. 32 00:03:02,627 --> 00:03:05,567 What will you do if I really become the king? 33 00:03:06,667 --> 00:03:07,697 Prince Yeoning. 34 00:03:07,697 --> 00:03:10,137 Everyone including you keep saying that I won't be able to do it. 35 00:03:10,467 --> 00:03:13,637 But what if I become the most respected king of Joseon? 36 00:03:16,776 --> 00:03:17,947 Get up. 37 00:03:19,276 --> 00:03:20,616 It seems like you and I will be... 38 00:03:21,746 --> 00:03:23,417 walking the same path now. 39 00:03:37,296 --> 00:03:38,326 Let's start... 40 00:03:39,766 --> 00:03:41,366 this fight together. 41 00:03:57,417 --> 00:04:01,556 (Episode 8: The Beginning of the Counterattack) 42 00:04:11,996 --> 00:04:14,336 Vice Minister! Vice Minister! 43 00:04:16,636 --> 00:04:17,967 Vice Minister! 44 00:04:18,306 --> 00:04:20,736 Kim Chang Joong and Yi Yi Gyeom are meeting the King? 45 00:04:20,736 --> 00:04:21,777 At this hour? Why? 46 00:04:22,176 --> 00:04:23,546 According to the Queen, 47 00:04:23,546 --> 00:04:25,506 it seemed like they were talking about the King's successor... 48 00:04:25,876 --> 00:04:27,946 judging from the fact that Queen Dowager was also involved. 49 00:04:30,417 --> 00:04:32,787 What are those old foxes trying to do? 50 00:04:34,157 --> 00:04:35,186 What about Prince Mil Poong? 51 00:04:35,886 --> 00:04:37,556 Where is he right now? 52 00:04:40,727 --> 00:04:41,756 Come inside. 53 00:05:03,017 --> 00:05:04,446 - This is... - This is where... 54 00:05:04,446 --> 00:05:06,417 all the information about the city is kept. 55 00:05:07,087 --> 00:05:08,316 It has all the informations in Hanyang... 56 00:05:09,157 --> 00:05:11,087 including secret conversations from the palace. 57 00:05:11,087 --> 00:05:13,357 (Secret conversations: Conversations that hold secret information) 58 00:05:13,357 --> 00:05:14,727 This information is from the palace. 59 00:05:15,296 --> 00:05:16,696 It's about you. 60 00:05:16,897 --> 00:05:18,126 About me? 61 00:05:26,277 --> 00:05:27,636 What is this? 62 00:05:29,136 --> 00:05:30,607 Kim Chang Joong and Yi Yi Gyeom. 63 00:05:31,147 --> 00:05:33,577 The two Norons are meeting the King to discuss something about me? 64 00:05:33,746 --> 00:05:34,777 I guess... 65 00:05:35,546 --> 00:05:37,287 you really weren't aware about this. 66 00:05:40,357 --> 00:05:41,587 You want Prince Yeoning... 67 00:05:42,886 --> 00:05:44,087 to become the successor? 68 00:05:45,256 --> 00:05:46,696 Is that truly... 69 00:05:46,857 --> 00:05:48,727 what you want? 70 00:05:48,727 --> 00:05:51,796 It is our loyal advice for the safety of our country. 71 00:05:52,467 --> 00:05:54,996 You must choose a successor now. You cannot delay it any longer. 72 00:05:54,996 --> 00:05:56,037 (Kim Chang Joong, Prime Minister, Noron) 73 00:05:57,767 --> 00:05:58,837 What about Prince Yeoning? 74 00:05:59,977 --> 00:06:01,736 Does he also know about this? 75 00:06:02,176 --> 00:06:04,707 Does he know that this is what you want? 76 00:06:05,607 --> 00:06:08,546 I met his father-in-law and checked. 77 00:06:09,147 --> 00:06:11,717 Prince Yeoning will be willing to take the responsibility... 78 00:06:11,717 --> 00:06:13,157 and do his best to assist you, Your Majesty. 79 00:06:15,287 --> 00:06:18,657 You really did it. 80 00:06:18,827 --> 00:06:20,457 I kept my promise. 81 00:06:20,897 --> 00:06:22,126 The Norons will begin... 82 00:06:22,727 --> 00:06:23,866 to sway... 83 00:06:25,267 --> 00:06:26,936 and fall apart. 84 00:06:28,196 --> 00:06:29,806 Was this what he wanted? 85 00:06:30,167 --> 00:06:32,267 Do you really not notice... 86 00:06:32,667 --> 00:06:34,136 Prince Yeoning's dark motives? 87 00:06:35,136 --> 00:06:36,946 Attacking the Norons wasn't his goal. 88 00:06:37,577 --> 00:06:39,816 He wanted to take the royal throne along with their help. 89 00:06:44,647 --> 00:06:46,217 Gosh, hurry. 90 00:06:46,857 --> 00:06:47,917 What's going on? 91 00:06:48,017 --> 00:06:49,756 Are you sure he was sent by Prince Yeoning? 92 00:06:49,756 --> 00:06:51,426 I'm also suspicious of him. 93 00:06:51,527 --> 00:06:53,897 Hey, kid. Stop right there. 94 00:06:54,256 --> 00:06:57,027 What is this time? We have no time to waste. 95 00:06:57,027 --> 00:06:58,066 You little punk. 96 00:06:58,767 --> 00:07:01,397 We followed you because you told us Prince Yeoning wants to see us. 97 00:07:01,397 --> 00:07:02,566 But I must check. 98 00:07:02,767 --> 00:07:05,306 This aristocrat already gave me a headache when I had to watch him, 99 00:07:05,306 --> 00:07:07,136 but he's a lot more difficult to deal with in person. 100 00:07:07,337 --> 00:07:09,746 What? You watched me? 101 00:07:11,577 --> 00:07:13,017 Wait a minute. 102 00:07:13,446 --> 00:07:15,717 Ah Bong, Jang Dal. He just called me aristocrat, 103 00:07:15,717 --> 00:07:17,686 but he didn't it say it with any respect, did he? 104 00:07:17,686 --> 00:07:20,657 He used the word sarcastically, didn't he? 105 00:07:21,087 --> 00:07:22,157 Yes. 106 00:07:22,517 --> 00:07:23,957 You little kid. How dare you? 107 00:07:23,957 --> 00:07:25,327 - Hey, come over here. - Come here. 108 00:07:25,327 --> 00:07:26,857 My gosh, stop it. 109 00:07:27,727 --> 00:07:28,827 Master Mun Su. 110 00:07:30,167 --> 00:07:31,967 Please go inside. Prince Yeoning is waiting for you. 111 00:07:32,196 --> 00:07:35,566 What? Who are you? How do you know me? 112 00:07:35,967 --> 00:07:37,607 Since when did you become... 113 00:07:37,806 --> 00:07:38,907 So famous? 114 00:07:44,246 --> 00:07:47,077 - Hey! - Is that raccoon real? 115 00:07:47,417 --> 00:07:48,746 Goodness, don't touch anything. 116 00:07:50,017 --> 00:07:51,087 You're all here. 117 00:07:53,917 --> 00:07:56,017 Big brother, what's going on? 118 00:07:59,256 --> 00:08:00,657 They're trying to make you become the successor? 119 00:08:01,527 --> 00:08:03,366 Why would Kim Chang Joong and Yi Yi Gyeom suddenly do that? 120 00:08:03,366 --> 00:08:04,597 I also don't know why. 121 00:08:05,967 --> 00:08:07,767 I don't know why they suddenly got involved, 122 00:08:07,767 --> 00:08:08,837 and I also don't know... 123 00:08:10,136 --> 00:08:11,607 what else might happen tonight. 124 00:08:13,837 --> 00:08:16,977 We're only sure that it isn't Min Jin Heon's plan. 125 00:08:17,577 --> 00:08:18,946 It isn't Min Jin Heon's will? 126 00:08:19,607 --> 00:08:21,077 Then how could Noron... 127 00:08:21,077 --> 00:08:23,946 That means the Norons are probably torn. 128 00:08:24,647 --> 00:08:28,087 So it'll be a problem, when this plan fails. 129 00:08:28,316 --> 00:08:31,256 If Kim Chang Joong and Yi Yi Gyeom is alone in this, 130 00:08:32,126 --> 00:08:33,756 Min Jin Heon and the majority of Noron... 131 00:08:34,496 --> 00:08:36,396 will never forgive them. 132 00:08:37,727 --> 00:08:39,026 Even the Sorons... 133 00:08:40,097 --> 00:08:41,396 and His Majesty. 134 00:08:43,866 --> 00:08:46,837 Big brother, what if things go wrong while they mention you as king... 135 00:08:47,006 --> 00:08:48,437 like this? 136 00:08:48,437 --> 00:08:49,437 Yes. 137 00:08:51,107 --> 00:08:52,146 I know. 138 00:08:53,146 --> 00:08:54,677 This could become treason. 139 00:08:54,677 --> 00:08:56,947 (Treason: The action of betraying someone or something) 140 00:08:57,516 --> 00:08:58,817 I also know what lies... 141 00:09:00,256 --> 00:09:01,256 at the end of that path. 142 00:09:01,516 --> 00:09:02,687 What should we do about this? 143 00:09:03,286 --> 00:09:04,427 Immediately send messages... 144 00:09:04,756 --> 00:09:07,496 - to all the other members of Soron. - Yes, my lord. 145 00:09:07,626 --> 00:09:09,126 That's why I called you. 146 00:09:10,496 --> 00:09:11,526 - My lord. - My lord. 147 00:09:11,626 --> 00:09:14,567 This time, the fight with everyone's lives on the line... 148 00:09:14,896 --> 00:09:16,136 will begin. 149 00:09:17,906 --> 00:09:21,177 But you have no supporters in the palace. 150 00:09:21,177 --> 00:09:22,607 They have their own group, but you... 151 00:09:22,607 --> 00:09:24,547 No, that could be... 152 00:09:26,717 --> 00:09:28,317 my strength. 153 00:09:30,047 --> 00:09:31,047 I will... 154 00:09:32,116 --> 00:09:33,217 make that weakness... 155 00:09:34,286 --> 00:09:36,156 into my chance. 156 00:09:41,727 --> 00:09:43,896 My lord, we're ready. 157 00:09:48,996 --> 00:09:51,067 - Get my back. - Okay. Don't worry. 158 00:09:51,366 --> 00:09:53,906 But who is in there? 159 00:09:54,607 --> 00:09:57,406 You can trust that person. I'll explain the long story later. 160 00:09:58,006 --> 00:10:00,047 Okay. Take care of yourself. 161 00:10:04,016 --> 00:10:05,847 But where's Yeo Ji? 162 00:10:06,246 --> 00:10:09,057 She went to meet some students, but she's not back yet. 163 00:10:09,957 --> 00:10:11,427 She parted with me eight hours ago. 164 00:10:11,427 --> 00:10:13,357 She must've become drunk somewhere. 165 00:10:13,357 --> 00:10:14,827 Why would she do that in a moment like this? 166 00:10:17,597 --> 00:10:20,236 Tell Yeo Ji to take care too. 167 00:10:20,766 --> 00:10:21,837 Okay, Big brother. 168 00:10:27,776 --> 00:10:30,506 Master, we should get moving too. 169 00:10:30,577 --> 00:10:31,876 About Yeo Ji... 170 00:10:32,677 --> 00:10:34,876 Our manly Cheon Yeo Ji... 171 00:10:35,177 --> 00:10:37,516 would rather make others drunk. 172 00:10:38,986 --> 00:10:40,616 She never gets drunk. 173 00:10:40,817 --> 00:10:41,857 What? 174 00:11:04,406 --> 00:11:05,447 Girl. 175 00:11:07,677 --> 00:11:09,477 It's not the prince. 176 00:11:10,547 --> 00:11:11,547 It's a girl. 177 00:11:12,386 --> 00:11:15,516 Announce my presence to His Majesty right now! 178 00:11:16,557 --> 00:11:18,557 I know the Prime Minister and Chief Inspector is in there. 179 00:11:18,557 --> 00:11:20,656 All officials go in and out as they please. 180 00:11:20,957 --> 00:11:22,857 Why can't I, a prince, go in there? 181 00:11:22,857 --> 00:11:25,927 Causing a scene in front of His Majesty's quarters is a crime. 182 00:11:26,327 --> 00:11:27,366 A crime? 183 00:11:28,496 --> 00:11:31,807 How dare a mere eunuch tell me what to do? 184 00:11:32,166 --> 00:11:34,506 Fine. If you won't announce my arrival, 185 00:11:34,837 --> 00:11:37,307 I'll announce myself to His Majesty. 186 00:11:37,307 --> 00:11:38,847 Your Majesty. Your Majesty! 187 00:11:44,616 --> 00:11:46,656 I'm sure that you know... 188 00:11:48,256 --> 00:11:50,327 how skilled mere eunuchs are in martial arts. 189 00:11:52,626 --> 00:11:53,996 Prince Mil Poong! 190 00:12:01,467 --> 00:12:03,437 How could the almighty Minister of Personnel... 191 00:12:03,707 --> 00:12:05,567 visit this shabby backroom... 192 00:12:05,766 --> 00:12:08,477 in this chaotic night? 193 00:12:08,677 --> 00:12:12,107 I must've lived until now... 194 00:12:12,107 --> 00:12:14,477 to see this strange sight. 195 00:12:15,916 --> 00:12:17,047 You're right. 196 00:12:18,347 --> 00:12:20,516 It is a chaotic night. 197 00:12:20,916 --> 00:12:23,656 Prince Yeoning is pulling a trick to take over the throne. 198 00:12:23,857 --> 00:12:25,886 But what can I do? 199 00:12:26,286 --> 00:12:27,597 What do you mean? 200 00:12:28,427 --> 00:12:30,697 This isn't a moment for you to say things like that! 201 00:12:30,697 --> 00:12:31,766 Prince Mil Poong. 202 00:12:31,866 --> 00:12:33,396 (Queen Seonui) 203 00:12:33,896 --> 00:12:36,967 For some people, it will be a night that will decide their lives. 204 00:12:37,166 --> 00:12:38,837 Prince Yeoning has been recommended as the crown prince? 205 00:12:38,837 --> 00:12:40,136 Who decided to do that? 206 00:12:40,376 --> 00:12:42,207 Why can't we do that? 207 00:12:43,246 --> 00:12:46,047 A king decides the next king. 208 00:12:46,047 --> 00:12:47,177 You can't do that. 209 00:12:47,177 --> 00:12:48,447 And for some people, 210 00:12:49,246 --> 00:12:51,817 it will be a night of old allies becoming enemies. 211 00:12:52,047 --> 00:12:54,187 You're still so young, Your Majesty. 212 00:12:54,187 --> 00:12:55,587 How could they discuss the crown prince? 213 00:12:55,587 --> 00:12:57,386 Kim Chang Joong, Yi Yi Gyeom, 214 00:12:57,526 --> 00:13:00,126 and Prince Yeoning must be punished, Your Majesty. 215 00:13:00,597 --> 00:13:01,626 Someone... 216 00:13:02,256 --> 00:13:04,666 will be cornered to make a great decision. 217 00:13:05,567 --> 00:13:06,866 And someone... 218 00:13:09,467 --> 00:13:11,006 will try to have hope... 219 00:13:12,067 --> 00:13:13,876 and fruitlessly struggle... 220 00:13:15,006 --> 00:13:16,506 only to end up falling down. 221 00:13:19,107 --> 00:13:20,746 This is indeed a chaotic night. 222 00:13:22,047 --> 00:13:24,916 Your Highness may be a daughter of Soron. 223 00:13:24,916 --> 00:13:26,386 But after you entered the palace, 224 00:13:27,557 --> 00:13:29,516 you stood by Noron's side. 225 00:13:30,286 --> 00:13:32,156 Isn't that because you knew... 226 00:13:32,687 --> 00:13:35,557 Noron's rightful will to protect this land? 227 00:13:35,857 --> 00:13:38,166 Are you telling me to stay away from this... 228 00:13:38,766 --> 00:13:40,766 even if I'm the Queen Dowager, 229 00:13:41,166 --> 00:13:42,766 since Prince Yeoning isn't with the Norons? 230 00:13:42,766 --> 00:13:44,366 This kingdom is Joseon. 231 00:13:45,036 --> 00:13:47,607 Those born from low lives can't become a king. 232 00:13:47,607 --> 00:13:49,477 Prince Yeoning is a son of the late King. 233 00:13:49,477 --> 00:13:51,347 But his mother was a maid. 234 00:13:51,876 --> 00:13:53,876 Yes. Didn't this happen... 235 00:13:54,646 --> 00:13:56,986 because the late King brought a maid to become his Queen? 236 00:13:56,986 --> 00:13:59,386 - Minister of Personnel! - How can the nobles of Joseon... 237 00:13:59,687 --> 00:14:02,457 bow their heads to a son of a low life? 238 00:14:03,486 --> 00:14:06,427 How could you ask the nobles to be humiliated like that? 239 00:14:08,957 --> 00:14:10,067 Be humiliated? 240 00:14:11,597 --> 00:14:13,366 How dare a mere official... 241 00:14:13,766 --> 00:14:16,937 humiliate the late King and his son? 242 00:14:17,607 --> 00:14:19,067 You said his mother is a low life. 243 00:14:19,307 --> 00:14:22,636 Then I'll adopt Prince Yeoning as my son. 244 00:14:23,276 --> 00:14:25,307 Won't that fix this? 245 00:14:25,707 --> 00:14:27,677 You and Noron... 246 00:14:28,016 --> 00:14:31,817 won't dare to call me a low life. 247 00:14:33,717 --> 00:14:34,717 No. 248 00:14:35,786 --> 00:14:37,156 You won't be able to do that. 249 00:14:38,827 --> 00:14:40,156 It's too late now. 250 00:14:41,057 --> 00:14:42,557 Too late for what? 251 00:14:43,866 --> 00:14:45,166 What do you mean? 252 00:14:46,996 --> 00:14:48,166 Minister of Personnel. 253 00:15:01,677 --> 00:15:05,116 My lord. What did the Queen say? Could it be? 254 00:15:05,116 --> 00:15:06,416 Is everything settled? 255 00:15:06,616 --> 00:15:07,817 There's no need to be so timid. 256 00:15:08,486 --> 00:15:10,087 Prince Yeoning... 257 00:15:10,687 --> 00:15:12,557 will never become the crown prince. 258 00:15:13,597 --> 00:15:16,927 You must've been unable to sleep just because of me. 259 00:15:22,636 --> 00:15:24,406 I knew you'd be here too. 260 00:15:26,266 --> 00:15:28,036 What brings you here? 261 00:15:30,376 --> 00:15:32,276 I couldn't stand the shame of being left out. 262 00:15:33,006 --> 00:15:34,177 I didn't mean to do this, 263 00:15:34,646 --> 00:15:37,817 but I made you run out here in such a hurry tonight. 264 00:15:38,587 --> 00:15:39,646 My goodness. 265 00:15:41,656 --> 00:15:45,126 So did you send that assassin? 266 00:15:53,567 --> 00:15:57,467 Minister of Personnel, why are you so pale unlike your usual self? 267 00:15:59,307 --> 00:16:01,776 That's strange. I wonder why. 268 00:16:03,337 --> 00:16:07,047 Was it that surprising to see me here? 269 00:16:08,677 --> 00:16:09,847 Prince Yeoning. 270 00:16:16,156 --> 00:16:17,427 His Majesty... 271 00:16:19,126 --> 00:16:20,626 is looking for you. 272 00:16:21,057 --> 00:16:22,697 You should rush to his chambers. 273 00:16:29,496 --> 00:16:31,967 How could Prince Yeoning still be alive? 274 00:16:32,067 --> 00:16:34,077 How could he do this? 275 00:16:35,107 --> 00:16:38,077 My lord, what is going on? 276 00:16:38,077 --> 00:16:39,347 Bring the Minister of Taxation. 277 00:16:39,506 --> 00:16:41,416 Are you talking about Soron's Yi Gwang Jwa? 278 00:16:41,516 --> 00:16:43,217 Hurry up. We don't have any time to spare. 279 00:16:46,146 --> 00:16:47,217 No! 280 00:16:47,217 --> 00:16:50,857 You're a dog that does everything told by the ones who hold power. 281 00:16:51,227 --> 00:16:52,256 Han Jeong Seok. 282 00:16:54,227 --> 00:16:55,256 No! 283 00:17:04,337 --> 00:17:06,436 - What are you doing? - You can't do this! 284 00:17:07,577 --> 00:17:08,676 Jipyeong Wi! 285 00:17:12,307 --> 00:17:14,777 - What is it? - Please spare me some time. 286 00:17:15,817 --> 00:17:17,587 You might live or die. 287 00:17:17,916 --> 00:17:21,057 Your fate is on the line tonight. 288 00:17:22,416 --> 00:17:25,327 Your Majesty, Prince Yeoning is here. 289 00:17:31,366 --> 00:17:34,966 You're that man who caused a scene when my friend, Jeong Seok... 290 00:17:35,166 --> 00:17:36,597 "My friend, Jeong Seok"? 291 00:17:38,507 --> 00:17:40,706 Other people might think that you were close friends. 292 00:17:40,936 --> 00:17:42,176 But you're just a traitor. 293 00:17:42,807 --> 00:17:43,807 How dare you say that? 294 00:17:43,807 --> 00:17:45,706 Forget it. Just listen to me. 295 00:17:46,646 --> 00:17:48,277 In the palace, 296 00:17:48,676 --> 00:17:51,087 Min Jin Heon is probably meeting the Sorons. 297 00:17:51,186 --> 00:17:53,047 What? What do you mean? 298 00:17:53,047 --> 00:17:54,116 Prince Yeoning. 299 00:17:55,156 --> 00:17:57,057 They're planning to get rid of him. 300 00:17:59,386 --> 00:18:01,456 What did you say, Minister of Personnel? 301 00:18:01,656 --> 00:18:04,327 Will you just let Prince Yeoning become the crown prince? 302 00:18:05,366 --> 00:18:07,136 I know Soron won't want that either. 303 00:18:08,466 --> 00:18:09,666 Even for His Majesty's own good. 304 00:18:10,366 --> 00:18:11,906 Are you saying that we should make a deal? 305 00:18:12,206 --> 00:18:13,706 I'll hand over the chief justice... 306 00:18:14,577 --> 00:18:16,837 and Hongmoongwan's minister position to the Sorons. 307 00:18:17,507 --> 00:18:18,507 If you condemn... 308 00:18:20,077 --> 00:18:22,646 Prince Yeoning's treason... 309 00:18:23,247 --> 00:18:24,847 with the rest of us. 310 00:18:25,047 --> 00:18:26,317 Treason you say? 311 00:18:31,626 --> 00:18:32,956 Were you after the throne... 312 00:18:34,226 --> 00:18:35,997 from the beginning? 313 00:18:42,497 --> 00:18:43,567 Yes. 314 00:18:45,636 --> 00:18:46,767 That night... 315 00:18:47,706 --> 00:18:49,406 when I met Your Majesty, 316 00:18:49,906 --> 00:18:51,077 I made up... 317 00:18:52,206 --> 00:18:53,277 my mind. 318 00:18:53,406 --> 00:18:55,616 We may be the last ones expected to do anything. 319 00:18:56,277 --> 00:18:57,547 But what do you say... 320 00:18:58,446 --> 00:19:00,146 we change the world? 321 00:19:03,517 --> 00:19:05,456 Is that why you used me? 322 00:19:06,626 --> 00:19:08,456 To become Noron's king from the beginning? 323 00:19:08,456 --> 00:19:09,456 No. 324 00:19:10,527 --> 00:19:12,067 That's not true. 325 00:19:13,466 --> 00:19:14,567 I'm here... 326 00:19:15,436 --> 00:19:18,567 only to speak the truth. 327 00:19:19,807 --> 00:19:22,037 Yes, I decided... 328 00:19:24,206 --> 00:19:25,906 to become the heir. However, 329 00:19:27,547 --> 00:19:29,416 it is true that I also wanted... 330 00:19:30,446 --> 00:19:32,047 to stop the Norons. 331 00:19:35,587 --> 00:19:36,886 But how could I... 332 00:19:37,827 --> 00:19:39,626 trust you? 333 00:19:40,257 --> 00:19:42,757 Whatever your true intentions are, 334 00:19:43,527 --> 00:19:45,166 you'll eventually aim at my neck... 335 00:19:46,327 --> 00:19:48,166 in this very palace. 336 00:19:49,436 --> 00:19:51,607 Those who want you as crown prince... 337 00:19:51,607 --> 00:19:53,676 will force you to do so. 338 00:19:57,077 --> 00:19:58,976 If you really think that, 339 00:19:59,807 --> 00:20:00,876 indict me... 340 00:20:02,116 --> 00:20:04,287 for treason. 341 00:20:05,916 --> 00:20:07,317 As the Minister of Personnel wants it, 342 00:20:07,987 --> 00:20:10,987 as well as the Sorons who probably have agreed with him by now, 343 00:20:12,987 --> 00:20:14,097 indict me... 344 00:20:16,297 --> 00:20:17,896 for treason. 345 00:20:18,097 --> 00:20:19,797 What did you just say? 346 00:20:21,366 --> 00:20:23,196 Minister of Personnel and Soron? 347 00:20:24,866 --> 00:20:26,206 Treason? 348 00:20:28,807 --> 00:20:30,307 Where's the Executive Inspector? 349 00:20:31,507 --> 00:20:33,507 Where is the Executive Inspector? 350 00:20:34,676 --> 00:20:37,116 - Master, you have to decide now. - Goodness. 351 00:20:38,047 --> 00:20:40,416 This is the letter from the Minister of Personnel. 352 00:20:40,416 --> 00:20:43,517 This is from Yi Yi Gyeom, Chief Inspector. 353 00:20:44,027 --> 00:20:45,656 Minister of Personnel tells me... 354 00:20:45,656 --> 00:20:47,757 to indict Prince Yeoning for treason. 355 00:20:47,757 --> 00:20:50,297 And the Chief Inspector tells me to protect him. 356 00:20:50,297 --> 00:20:52,797 What am I supposed to do? 357 00:20:52,997 --> 00:20:55,696 You have to side with one of them. 358 00:20:56,966 --> 00:20:59,936 Wouldn't Minister of Personnel be the right choice? 359 00:21:00,107 --> 00:21:01,237 The Norons will eventually... 360 00:21:01,237 --> 00:21:02,337 What if... 361 00:21:02,876 --> 00:21:05,176 the Chief Inspector wins? Will you take responsibility? 362 00:21:05,476 --> 00:21:06,607 Will you? 363 00:21:06,607 --> 00:21:07,676 Executive Inspector. 364 00:21:11,817 --> 00:21:14,987 What do you think will happen tonight? 365 00:21:16,357 --> 00:21:17,386 Manipulation... 366 00:21:19,057 --> 00:21:20,156 will take place. 367 00:21:22,297 --> 00:21:25,297 Most Norons and Sorons can't put up with me. 368 00:21:26,267 --> 00:21:27,696 Isn't it obvious that they... 369 00:21:28,136 --> 00:21:30,837 will make an alliance to get rid of me? 370 00:21:32,436 --> 00:21:33,507 But... 371 00:21:34,676 --> 00:21:37,476 is that what you really want? 372 00:21:38,876 --> 00:21:40,577 Do you want the future of the royals... 373 00:21:41,876 --> 00:21:45,087 to be caught up in manipulation and scheming? 374 00:21:50,827 --> 00:21:54,027 I don't care about the Norons or the Sorons. 375 00:21:54,497 --> 00:21:55,827 That's why I can solely think... 376 00:21:56,527 --> 00:21:59,827 of Joseon's safety, instead of party politics. 377 00:22:00,267 --> 00:22:01,696 Joseon's safety... 378 00:22:02,767 --> 00:22:04,166 instead of party politics? 379 00:22:04,166 --> 00:22:06,166 Isn't that what you dreamed of? 380 00:22:06,966 --> 00:22:10,277 Politics for the sake of the people of this nation. 381 00:22:12,607 --> 00:22:13,817 Have I... 382 00:22:15,317 --> 00:22:16,716 misread your... 383 00:22:20,146 --> 00:22:21,686 true intentions? 384 00:22:34,696 --> 00:22:35,737 What should be done? 385 00:22:35,737 --> 00:22:37,307 One says indict him for treason. 386 00:22:38,107 --> 00:22:39,166 The other says stop them. 387 00:22:39,706 --> 00:22:41,237 Which side should I be on? 388 00:22:41,807 --> 00:22:43,847 Letters each from the Minister of Personnel and Chief Inspector? 389 00:22:44,446 --> 00:22:45,906 Does this really mean... 390 00:22:45,906 --> 00:22:47,916 that the tables will turn by a small margin? 391 00:22:50,216 --> 00:22:51,247 That's true. 392 00:22:51,547 --> 00:22:53,216 The Minister of Personnel and Chief Inspector... 393 00:22:53,216 --> 00:22:55,386 will do everything they can to stop each other. 394 00:22:56,616 --> 00:22:57,726 But can you... 395 00:22:58,857 --> 00:23:00,857 know for sure who will win that battle? 396 00:23:01,757 --> 00:23:03,426 What if you side with Minister of Personnel... 397 00:23:03,997 --> 00:23:06,426 and Prince Yeoning becomes the crown prince? 398 00:23:07,196 --> 00:23:08,267 What will you do then? 399 00:23:08,936 --> 00:23:09,966 What do you... 400 00:23:09,966 --> 00:23:12,166 So look for a way to survive. 401 00:23:12,366 --> 00:23:13,706 Master Jipyeong Wi. 402 00:23:14,807 --> 00:23:15,876 Don't you get it? 403 00:23:18,007 --> 00:23:19,047 If you... 404 00:23:20,507 --> 00:23:22,517 don't know for sure who will win tonight, 405 00:23:23,716 --> 00:23:27,047 find the path you know best. Survive on your own. 406 00:23:28,156 --> 00:23:29,857 That's what I'm telling you. 407 00:23:32,857 --> 00:23:34,997 Jipyeong Wi, say something. 408 00:23:34,997 --> 00:23:36,426 Let's use the inspectors. 409 00:23:36,656 --> 00:23:37,726 What? 410 00:23:39,166 --> 00:23:40,797 We can't tell who will win. 411 00:23:40,866 --> 00:23:43,767 If we want to survive, we can't take either side. 412 00:23:44,107 --> 00:23:46,906 So let's make up a rationale that we can't do anything. 413 00:23:53,747 --> 00:23:56,376 The Saheonbu is trying to fabricate a treason case? 414 00:23:56,547 --> 00:23:59,017 It's not certain yet. 415 00:23:59,416 --> 00:24:01,857 But there's unusual movement by... 416 00:24:01,857 --> 00:24:03,886 the Executive Inspector and Daejangcheong. 417 00:24:03,886 --> 00:24:04,987 (Executive Inspector: Saheonbu's Junior 3rd Rank) 418 00:24:13,866 --> 00:24:14,866 What is it? 419 00:24:14,966 --> 00:24:18,037 I'm afraid I need to verify something with you. 420 00:24:18,706 --> 00:24:20,936 There's rumors that the Daejangcheong... 421 00:24:20,936 --> 00:24:22,507 is trying to fabricate a treason case. 422 00:24:23,206 --> 00:24:24,247 Says who? 423 00:24:24,446 --> 00:24:25,646 We inspectors... 424 00:24:25,747 --> 00:24:29,077 will not allow the Saheonbu to be used in politics. 425 00:24:29,517 --> 00:24:31,446 Find out what the truth is, please. 426 00:25:09,716 --> 00:25:10,757 This is... 427 00:25:13,057 --> 00:25:14,997 my letter for you. 428 00:25:15,626 --> 00:25:17,097 Your Majesty and Prince Yeoning. 429 00:25:17,097 --> 00:25:18,226 (Bloods relation: Brothers from the same bloodline) 430 00:25:18,226 --> 00:25:21,436 I wrote that you two are the only blood relations... 431 00:25:22,196 --> 00:25:24,067 of King Hyojong and the late King. 432 00:25:24,067 --> 00:25:25,567 (Letter: A handwritten letter to the king) 433 00:25:25,837 --> 00:25:29,436 But everything is up to you, Your Majesty. 434 00:25:30,636 --> 00:25:33,107 I will follow your decision, 435 00:25:33,906 --> 00:25:35,416 whatever it may be. 436 00:25:39,416 --> 00:25:40,416 Will you... 437 00:25:42,156 --> 00:25:44,886 really follow my decision, whatever it may be? 438 00:26:11,216 --> 00:26:12,716 It looks like you didn't get any sleep. 439 00:26:16,257 --> 00:26:18,186 It must've been a long night for you too. 440 00:26:27,837 --> 00:26:29,196 Go and get some sleep. 441 00:26:31,237 --> 00:26:33,007 A decision will be made. 442 00:26:35,077 --> 00:26:36,206 Either you'll die, 443 00:26:39,206 --> 00:26:40,247 or I will. 444 00:26:44,446 --> 00:26:46,716 I should've killed you last night. 445 00:26:52,527 --> 00:26:54,357 Those idiots. 446 00:26:55,057 --> 00:26:57,997 How come a dozen men can't put you down? 447 00:26:58,297 --> 00:26:59,396 What are you saying? 448 00:27:01,896 --> 00:27:04,107 Was it you who sent assassins last night to kill me? 449 00:27:04,267 --> 00:27:05,366 Not you. 450 00:27:07,307 --> 00:27:10,976 Maybe not me, but surely not you! 451 00:27:11,646 --> 00:27:12,777 Tell me, Prince Mil Poong! 452 00:27:12,946 --> 00:27:15,817 Was it you and not Minister of Personnel? 453 00:27:29,726 --> 00:27:31,297 What brings you here? 454 00:27:32,097 --> 00:27:34,237 If Yi Tan sent assassins to me, 455 00:27:34,837 --> 00:27:37,666 who was Min Jin Heon trying to kill? 456 00:27:38,607 --> 00:27:40,507 Where's Yeo Ji? 457 00:27:40,507 --> 00:27:43,337 She went to meet some students, but she's not back yet. 458 00:27:45,676 --> 00:27:46,676 No way. 459 00:27:53,047 --> 00:27:54,987 No news from the palace yet? 460 00:27:55,416 --> 00:27:56,656 Master! Master! 461 00:27:56,857 --> 00:27:58,027 - Master. - What? 462 00:27:59,156 --> 00:28:00,226 We're in trouble. 463 00:28:00,226 --> 00:28:01,426 Any news from Prince Yeoning? 464 00:28:01,426 --> 00:28:02,926 That's not it. 465 00:28:02,926 --> 00:28:04,767 Yeo Ji, our Yeo Ji. 466 00:28:05,027 --> 00:28:07,466 I think she's in big trouble. 467 00:28:08,067 --> 00:28:10,537 What do you mean? What about Yeo Ji? 468 00:28:17,876 --> 00:28:19,206 If it turns out... 469 00:28:20,307 --> 00:28:22,247 that you harmed that girl who was wearing my clothes, 470 00:28:23,376 --> 00:28:24,616 I swear... 471 00:28:26,017 --> 00:28:27,047 that I will... 472 00:28:28,416 --> 00:28:29,686 kill you. 473 00:28:29,686 --> 00:28:31,487 - What's going on? - What is he saying? 474 00:28:40,466 --> 00:28:41,866 What happened to Yeo Ji? 475 00:28:42,636 --> 00:28:44,067 - Master. - The aristocrats... 476 00:28:44,067 --> 00:28:46,136 that drank with her were found dead. Then what about Yeo Ji? 477 00:28:46,307 --> 00:28:49,307 Fortunately, her body was not there. 478 00:28:49,307 --> 00:28:50,537 That means she's alive, right? 479 00:28:51,307 --> 00:28:53,146 Where is she? Where is she right now? 480 00:28:53,146 --> 00:28:54,476 We're not sure yet. 481 00:28:54,476 --> 00:28:55,876 I can roughly assume where she might be, but I can't be rash... 482 00:28:55,876 --> 00:28:56,946 Tell me! 483 00:28:58,686 --> 00:28:59,787 Where do you think she's at?