1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,000 Subtitles by DramaFever 2 00:00:36,980 --> 00:00:40,020 [10 years later, the border between Joseon and Later Jin.] 3 00:00:43,510 --> 00:00:45,770 [Episode 39] 4 00:01:00,280 --> 00:01:01,480 Look! 5 00:01:01,480 --> 00:01:04,460 It seems like our Joseon citizens have escaped from Later Jin again! 6 00:01:04,460 --> 00:01:07,440 Sound the alarms and alert the General! Quickly! 7 00:01:07,440 --> 00:01:08,670 Yes, sir! 8 00:01:15,960 --> 00:01:19,080 Hang in there! We're almost there! 9 00:01:19,080 --> 00:01:25,560 We'll be under Joseon protection as soon as we reach that tower! Hang in there! 10 00:01:32,740 --> 00:01:35,750 The Joseon prisoners have run away! 11 00:01:35,750 --> 00:01:38,380 Catch them! Catch them all! 12 00:01:50,630 --> 00:01:52,130 General. 13 00:02:03,120 --> 00:02:04,990 Are you okay, Miss? 14 00:02:08,650 --> 00:02:13,190 I... I think this is the end for me. 15 00:02:13,190 --> 00:02:19,220 What are you talking about? Didn't you leave your husband behind in Hanyang? 16 00:02:19,220 --> 00:02:22,490 You need to go back and see him again! 17 00:02:22,490 --> 00:02:27,310 Get up now. We just have to pass that tower over there. 18 00:02:27,310 --> 00:02:31,180 Our Joseon soldiers will protect us! 19 00:02:37,400 --> 00:02:40,820 Get up now. Quickly! Quickly! 20 00:02:40,820 --> 00:02:43,820 General, you can't do that. Those people are Joseon citizens. 21 00:02:43,820 --> 00:02:47,440 They are innocent prisoners who were captured by the Later Jin soldiers. 22 00:02:47,440 --> 00:02:51,020 Those people have escaped so they could survive, sir. 23 00:02:51,020 --> 00:02:53,000 Don't you think I know that? 24 00:02:53,000 --> 00:02:57,730 However, what about the treaty we agreed upon when we surrendered to them? 25 00:02:58,660 --> 00:03:00,570 If they don't serve their time... 26 00:03:00,570 --> 00:03:03,110 not a single one of them will be able to return to Joseon. 27 00:03:03,110 --> 00:03:07,770 If we accept them, then the Later Jin will see it as an act of war. 28 00:03:07,780 --> 00:03:09,990 General, please! 29 00:03:10,570 --> 00:03:15,080 Get the soldiers ready. We will shoot them if they try to cross over. 30 00:03:33,620 --> 00:03:35,920 What... what is that? 31 00:03:35,920 --> 00:03:39,660 Are the soldiers aiming their guns at us? 32 00:03:46,900 --> 00:03:53,070 Look here! We're from Joseon! We're Joseon citizens, you punks! 33 00:04:16,780 --> 00:04:21,090 Oh my gosh, what do I do? Where... where do I go? 34 00:04:23,340 --> 00:04:28,380 Ma'am, are you okay? Oh my! Oh my, look at this sweat! 35 00:04:28,380 --> 00:04:29,890 Goodness, this sweat. 36 00:04:29,890 --> 00:04:34,830 I'm fine. I'm still... I'm still... 37 00:04:35,760 --> 00:04:38,900 Oh my! Oh my, this won't do. 38 00:04:38,900 --> 00:04:41,720 I think we need to notify Lord Joo Won right away. 39 00:04:41,720 --> 00:04:46,390 No, he's in the palace right now. 40 00:04:46,390 --> 00:04:48,410 Today, there's going to be... 41 00:04:48,970 --> 00:04:52,330 Ma'am! What do we do? Oh, goodness! 42 00:04:52,330 --> 00:04:55,920 Oh my goodness, the baby is ready to come out. It's ready to come out! 43 00:04:58,480 --> 00:05:00,570 - Princess! - Ma'am! 44 00:05:02,060 --> 00:05:06,060 This won't do. We don't have time to wait for the midwife to come. 45 00:05:14,790 --> 00:05:20,140 Ma'am! Your Highness! Your Highness! 46 00:05:20,140 --> 00:05:27,600 Your Highness, please push a little more! Your Highness! 47 00:05:29,700 --> 00:05:31,620 Your Highness! 48 00:05:31,620 --> 00:05:34,660 A little more. Just a little more! 49 00:05:44,960 --> 00:05:46,680 So, how is it going? 50 00:05:46,680 --> 00:05:50,630 It's taking longer than we expected. There is still no news yet. 51 00:05:51,970 --> 00:05:54,670 How many hours has it been already? 52 00:05:57,740 --> 00:06:02,170 Ma'am, is Lord Joo Won inside the royal library? 53 00:06:02,170 --> 00:06:05,510 The crown prince is in the middle of his studies. Why do you ask? 54 00:06:05,510 --> 00:06:07,280 There is an urgent message from Lord Joo Won's residence. 55 00:06:07,280 --> 00:06:09,980 Princess Jungmyung is in labor! 56 00:06:09,980 --> 00:06:11,650 What? 57 00:06:20,940 --> 00:06:24,140 [Crown Prince Sohyun] 58 00:06:28,610 --> 00:06:31,140 It's been two hours already. 59 00:06:32,040 --> 00:06:34,450 I can't believe there isn't any news yet. 60 00:06:35,680 --> 00:06:38,650 Please focus on your studies, Your Highness. 61 00:06:39,390 --> 00:06:42,290 Worrying won't change anything. 62 00:06:42,290 --> 00:06:46,700 Teacher, does it look like I can study right now? 63 00:06:46,710 --> 00:06:50,630 Look at this. I'm so nervous that my hands are all sweaty. 64 00:06:50,630 --> 00:06:53,440 Next is the Book of Odes. The consumption chapter. 65 00:06:54,200 --> 00:06:58,310 Please look kindly upon me just this once, Teacher. 66 00:07:00,050 --> 00:07:04,050 Your Highness, why are you being so fretful? 67 00:07:04,050 --> 00:07:08,320 When a woman is in labor, there is nothing a man can do. 68 00:07:08,320 --> 00:07:11,180 You must be calm at times like this. 69 00:07:11,180 --> 00:07:14,910 - Teacher! - Your Highness, it's Court Lady Kim. 70 00:07:14,910 --> 00:07:17,980 There is an urgent message for Lord Joo Won. 71 00:07:20,230 --> 00:07:21,930 You may enter. 72 00:07:26,090 --> 00:07:27,660 What's going on? 73 00:07:27,660 --> 00:07:30,420 You must return home immediately. 74 00:07:30,420 --> 00:07:33,880 Princess Jungmyung has started her labor. 75 00:07:35,880 --> 00:07:38,740 What? Princess Jungmyung? 76 00:07:41,120 --> 00:07:42,960 When? 77 00:07:42,960 --> 00:07:48,170 It's so soon. When did it start? How is her condition? 78 00:07:50,060 --> 00:07:52,280 - Teacher. - Yes? 79 00:07:52,280 --> 00:07:56,680 You told me to be calm and prudent. What's going on here? 80 00:07:59,260 --> 00:08:00,880 Your Highness. 81 00:08:00,880 --> 00:08:03,500 The truth is, Princess Jungmyung had two breached pregnancies before 82 00:08:03,500 --> 00:08:06,780 and she suffered very much trying to give birth to them. 83 00:08:06,780 --> 00:08:11,230 You said there's nothing a man can do when a woman is in labor. 84 00:08:11,820 --> 00:08:14,130 You know quite a bit. 85 00:08:16,050 --> 00:08:17,830 Forget it, Teacher. 86 00:08:21,940 --> 00:08:26,640 Then... how about we call it a day, okay? 87 00:08:29,340 --> 00:08:32,370 We must continue your studies. Even if it's late tonight. 88 00:08:32,380 --> 00:08:35,830 Of course. How can I avoid your nagging? 89 00:08:35,830 --> 00:08:38,730 Don't worry, and just go. 90 00:08:40,310 --> 00:08:43,110 Well... please excuse me then. 91 00:08:43,110 --> 00:08:44,870 Yes, yes. 92 00:08:44,870 --> 00:08:47,520 - Quickly, quickly! - Yes. 93 00:08:49,290 --> 00:08:52,450 Okay, so how is her condition right now? 94 00:08:54,180 --> 00:08:57,570 He's always been so rigid, like a birch tree. 95 00:08:58,350 --> 00:09:00,990 At times like this, he is such a worry wart, don't you agree? 96 00:09:02,550 --> 00:09:04,730 When it concerns Princess Jungmyung. 97 00:09:04,730 --> 00:09:07,570 Yes, it seems so. 98 00:09:10,420 --> 00:09:13,600 How is the Crown Princess doing? 99 00:09:27,600 --> 00:09:29,410 Father! 100 00:09:29,410 --> 00:09:31,480 Man Young. 101 00:09:33,270 --> 00:09:35,360 - You came. - Yes, Father. 102 00:09:35,360 --> 00:09:37,080 How is Princess Jungmyung? 103 00:09:42,270 --> 00:09:43,990 Joo Won! 104 00:09:47,820 --> 00:09:50,820 Goodness! It came out! It came out! 105 00:09:50,820 --> 00:09:55,120 It's another strong and stout son! 106 00:10:01,020 --> 00:10:04,300 What about the Princess? How is she doing, Ok Joo? 107 00:10:11,710 --> 00:10:16,020 Oh my word, look at him smile. 108 00:10:16,020 --> 00:10:19,450 How can a newborn baby be so sweet like this? 109 00:10:21,700 --> 00:10:25,710 Weren't the two young masters like this, too? 110 00:10:25,710 --> 00:10:30,040 My husband was hoping for a little girl. 111 00:10:30,050 --> 00:10:32,800 Goodness, what are you talking about? 112 00:10:32,800 --> 00:10:37,550 There are people who can't have sons even if they try. You have three. 113 00:10:44,390 --> 00:10:46,020 Princess. 114 00:10:46,030 --> 00:10:47,930 Husband. 115 00:10:47,940 --> 00:10:49,550 Hello, sir. 116 00:10:50,360 --> 00:10:53,820 Congratulations, My Lord. 117 00:11:01,080 --> 00:11:03,810 You must've been so worried. 118 00:11:03,810 --> 00:11:06,630 I had no idea you were in labor. 119 00:11:06,630 --> 00:11:11,600 Why did you come here? This wasn't anything to worry about. 120 00:11:11,610 --> 00:11:15,450 Nonsense. There's nothing more important than this for me. 121 00:11:16,700 --> 00:11:18,660 Husband. 122 00:11:19,630 --> 00:11:22,180 I should've been by your side. 123 00:11:22,180 --> 00:11:25,130 - I had no idea. - No, it's fine. 124 00:11:26,240 --> 00:11:29,660 The baby was in a hurry to come out. 125 00:11:32,770 --> 00:11:36,830 But, what about the palace? What about the Crown Princess? 126 00:11:36,830 --> 00:11:39,500 It's your first grandchild, Your Majesty. 127 00:11:40,490 --> 00:11:42,390 What? 128 00:11:44,110 --> 00:11:46,400 My first grandchild, you say? 129 00:11:51,390 --> 00:11:56,660 - Is it a boy this time? - Yes, Your Majesty. 130 00:11:56,660 --> 00:12:00,610 The Crown Princess finally gave birth to a son, Your Majesty. 131 00:12:03,800 --> 00:12:05,380 My goodness. 132 00:12:05,910 --> 00:12:08,410 What good news. 133 00:12:10,390 --> 00:12:13,440 Congratulations, Your Majesty. 134 00:12:13,440 --> 00:12:16,830 It's been such a long time since the palace had something to celebrate over. 135 00:12:16,830 --> 00:12:18,970 Yes, it has. 136 00:12:19,500 --> 00:12:21,740 Sukwon... 137 00:12:23,040 --> 00:12:27,730 This country has only been in turmoil. 138 00:12:29,020 --> 00:12:33,440 The Crown Prince and Princess have given me such a joyous gift. 139 00:12:58,470 --> 00:13:02,150 Princess... good job. 140 00:13:02,740 --> 00:13:05,000 Thank you so much. 141 00:13:05,000 --> 00:13:06,860 [Gang Bin] 142 00:13:06,860 --> 00:13:08,980 Your Highness. 143 00:13:09,980 --> 00:13:12,330 In a difficult time like this. 144 00:13:13,060 --> 00:13:17,640 Still, I can't believe I have a son. 145 00:13:25,710 --> 00:13:27,260 Is that so? 146 00:13:27,260 --> 00:13:29,180 Princess Jungmyung had a safe delivery 147 00:13:29,180 --> 00:13:31,740 and the Crown Princess also gave birth to a son? 148 00:13:31,740 --> 00:13:33,930 Yes, My Lord. That is what they say. 149 00:13:39,740 --> 00:13:44,210 It seems we have hope again. 150 00:13:45,600 --> 00:13:50,260 Even so, new life will always be born. 151 00:13:50,260 --> 00:13:54,230 Don't you think a day like that will come for this land, too? 152 00:14:05,240 --> 00:14:06,950 Husband. 153 00:14:06,950 --> 00:14:08,820 Yes, Princess. 154 00:14:09,430 --> 00:14:11,640 That will happen for certain. 155 00:14:23,260 --> 00:14:25,110 It's a war, Your Majesty! 156 00:14:25,110 --> 00:14:27,160 The Later Jin's army is closing in! 157 00:14:27,160 --> 00:14:31,580 Your Majesty, we must flee! The palace will be seized! 158 00:14:34,320 --> 00:14:36,000 To where? 159 00:14:36,730 --> 00:14:39,080 Where do we flee again? 160 00:14:41,380 --> 00:14:45,300 Granted, the Later Jin's army could not be stopped. 161 00:14:47,060 --> 00:14:50,170 - Ma'am! - Ma'am! 162 00:14:51,010 --> 00:14:53,920 - Your Majesty! - Princess. 163 00:14:55,560 --> 00:14:57,180 I pray... 164 00:14:58,500 --> 00:15:05,910 I pray you and this country will be safe... I pray... 165 00:15:14,930 --> 00:15:17,890 - Mother! - Ma'am! 166 00:15:17,890 --> 00:15:21,030 - Your Majesty! - Mother! 167 00:15:21,030 --> 00:15:23,820 - Your Majesty! - Ma'am! 168 00:15:23,820 --> 00:15:27,430 My Lord. Lord Won Ik. 169 00:15:31,440 --> 00:15:33,780 You guys... 170 00:15:35,540 --> 00:15:39,480 will have to endure this difficult time. 171 00:15:40,430 --> 00:15:42,770 Forgive me... 172 00:15:44,550 --> 00:15:47,710 for leaving first. 173 00:15:49,470 --> 00:15:51,330 My Lord! 174 00:15:51,970 --> 00:15:53,950 Lord Won Ik. 175 00:15:59,010 --> 00:16:00,970 My Lord. 176 00:16:06,650 --> 00:16:09,530 We've lost many precious people. 177 00:16:29,330 --> 00:16:31,630 Please save us! 178 00:16:31,630 --> 00:16:34,750 Please let us rest in Joseon! 179 00:16:35,640 --> 00:16:38,370 Sir! Sir! 180 00:16:38,370 --> 00:16:41,310 Please do not return us to the Later Jin! 181 00:16:41,310 --> 00:16:44,920 I beg you! Sir, please save us! 182 00:16:44,920 --> 00:16:47,110 Sir, please... 183 00:16:48,700 --> 00:16:51,500 Why are you taking us back to the Later Jin? 184 00:16:57,660 --> 00:16:59,480 We don't want to go back! 185 00:17:15,810 --> 00:17:19,210 Hey, Soo Deok. Am I doing this right? 186 00:17:19,210 --> 00:17:22,860 Come on now! Since you've never been married, of course you don't know! 187 00:17:23,650 --> 00:17:25,170 Hand it over. 188 00:17:27,100 --> 00:17:28,610 Honey. 189 00:17:28,610 --> 00:17:31,650 - You still have a ways to go? - No, it's almost done. 190 00:17:31,650 --> 00:17:33,430 What about the feast? 191 00:17:33,430 --> 00:17:37,220 What feast? It's just going to be a modest meal. 192 00:17:37,220 --> 00:17:39,260 I'm just going to make a couple of jeons, that's all. 193 00:17:39,260 --> 00:17:40,440 I see. 194 00:17:40,440 --> 00:17:43,160 Goodness, that's better than nothing in this day and age. 195 00:17:44,010 --> 00:17:45,390 It's more than enough. 196 00:17:45,990 --> 00:17:48,600 Oh my, where did you get these peppers? They're so tiny. 197 00:17:49,440 --> 00:17:54,080 Your Highness, congratulations on the birth of your first son. 198 00:17:56,870 --> 00:18:00,490 Thank you, Prince Bongrim. 199 00:18:01,830 --> 00:18:07,300 If Mother was alive to see this... She would've been so happy. 200 00:18:08,190 --> 00:18:09,980 [Prince Bongrim] 201 00:18:14,740 --> 00:18:18,370 However, hope will come, Princess. 202 00:18:22,160 --> 00:18:23,790 Ma'am. 203 00:18:24,790 --> 00:18:26,750 - Mother. - Mother. 204 00:18:26,750 --> 00:18:29,090 Man Yong. Man Young. 205 00:18:29,090 --> 00:18:33,740 The two young masters wanted to see their little brother. 206 00:18:33,750 --> 00:18:35,570 Sit down. 207 00:18:44,010 --> 00:18:45,550 What do you think? 208 00:18:45,550 --> 00:18:48,710 Even in the midst of tribulation, we must end it. 209 00:18:49,380 --> 00:18:52,170 That's only if we do not give up. 210 00:18:52,590 --> 00:18:56,240 Court Lady Jung, prepare the coach. I need to leave. 211 00:18:56,240 --> 00:19:01,450 Pardon? Ma'am, what do you mean? 212 00:19:01,450 --> 00:19:03,940 How can you leave right now, in your condition? 213 00:19:03,940 --> 00:19:09,190 I'm all right and we don't have time for this, so please hurry. 214 00:19:18,450 --> 00:19:22,180 - You came, Lord Ryoo. - Yes. 215 00:19:22,180 --> 00:19:26,830 Are the other officials who want to see me here as well? 216 00:19:26,830 --> 00:19:28,420 Huh? 217 00:19:28,420 --> 00:19:30,680 Yes, they're all inside the assembly hall right now. 218 00:19:34,330 --> 00:19:38,100 Seriously, it would be nice to get some rest on a day like this. 219 00:19:38,780 --> 00:19:41,880 Seriously, this is quite annoying. 220 00:19:41,880 --> 00:19:43,290 I swear. 221 00:19:44,450 --> 00:19:45,960 Father. 222 00:19:47,140 --> 00:19:48,840 Is that so? 223 00:19:48,840 --> 00:19:53,520 An incident like that occurred at the border again? 224 00:19:55,800 --> 00:19:57,880 During the last war against Later Jin... 225 00:19:57,880 --> 00:20:01,490 About 50,000 of our people were taken as prisoners. 226 00:20:02,170 --> 00:20:05,100 But we couldn't do anything to bring them back. 227 00:20:05,100 --> 00:20:11,770 The prisoners decided to escape and risk their lives so they could live. 228 00:20:11,770 --> 00:20:15,400 Goodness, everyone knows that. 229 00:20:15,400 --> 00:20:19,110 - Teach us what we don't know, Lee Pan. - Secretary. 230 00:20:19,110 --> 00:20:22,100 Do you think Lee Pan is trying to teach right now? 231 00:20:22,100 --> 00:20:26,150 He is telling us the officials should not forget about those people! 232 00:20:29,040 --> 00:20:33,310 Therefore, we've been negotiating constantly, have we not? 233 00:20:33,310 --> 00:20:37,440 By returning the prisoners to the Later Jin. 234 00:20:37,440 --> 00:20:40,850 Yes, of course we're doing that. 235 00:20:40,860 --> 00:20:46,380 But you know it is not an ideal situation, Father. 236 00:20:47,230 --> 00:20:48,970 You're right. 237 00:20:48,970 --> 00:20:54,320 I hear the wealthy nobles have been making deals with the Later Jin 238 00:20:55,030 --> 00:20:57,930 in order to get their captured family members back. 239 00:20:59,230 --> 00:21:03,190 Because of that, the price of the prisoners is going up drastically. 240 00:21:03,750 --> 00:21:08,100 Later Jin is refusing to negotiate with us. 241 00:21:13,220 --> 00:21:14,940 I swear... 242 00:21:14,940 --> 00:21:17,570 Father! Over there! 243 00:21:20,130 --> 00:21:22,380 So Jung! 244 00:21:24,150 --> 00:21:28,710 - Father! - My baby! My precious daughter! 245 00:21:28,710 --> 00:21:32,100 There's no need to worry anymore. It's all fine now. 246 00:21:32,100 --> 00:21:34,450 - Goodness... - Take it. 247 00:21:34,450 --> 00:21:36,820 It's okay, it's okay. 248 00:21:41,740 --> 00:21:43,650 This is the money we promised. 249 00:21:49,310 --> 00:21:50,770 Yes. 250 00:21:50,770 --> 00:21:52,620 But there are rumors going around 251 00:21:52,620 --> 00:21:56,610 that our own officials are involved in those deals as well. 252 00:21:58,630 --> 00:22:00,290 Because of that... 253 00:22:00,290 --> 00:22:04,790 the price of the prisoners have increased to several thousand pieces of silver. 254 00:22:05,910 --> 00:22:13,200 The poor and weak citizens are not capable of getting their family back. 255 00:22:27,700 --> 00:22:33,640 Your Majesty! 256 00:22:37,070 --> 00:22:40,390 - Your Majesty! - Your Majesty! 257 00:22:40,400 --> 00:22:48,160 Please stop the illegal dealings of the nobles! 258 00:22:49,130 --> 00:22:50,790 If this continues... 259 00:22:50,790 --> 00:22:57,670 People like us will never be able to get our family back, Your Majesty! 260 00:22:57,670 --> 00:23:08,880 Your Majesty! 261 00:23:08,880 --> 00:23:13,080 So, it's settled. 262 00:23:13,090 --> 00:23:19,510 Due to the officials' selfishness, the people have no other choice! 263 00:23:20,310 --> 00:23:24,320 In the end, the Joseon people are risking their lives to flee their imprisonment. 264 00:23:24,320 --> 00:23:30,490 But we are forcing them to return! 265 00:23:30,490 --> 00:23:36,600 Yes, well... that's very unfortunate. 266 00:23:38,120 --> 00:23:41,620 Our hands are tied behind our backs. 267 00:23:41,620 --> 00:23:45,250 The Later Jin will throw a fit if we don't return the prisoners. 268 00:23:45,250 --> 00:23:47,890 Talking about this without taking any proper measures... 269 00:23:50,080 --> 00:23:52,670 Why do you think this happened? 270 00:23:52,670 --> 00:23:57,080 Why do you think we're in this situation, and we can't do anything about it? 271 00:23:58,260 --> 00:23:59,930 You startled me. 272 00:23:59,930 --> 00:24:04,660 Why are you taking your anger out on me? Is this war my responsibility? 273 00:24:04,660 --> 00:24:08,270 That's right! It is your responsibility! 274 00:24:09,360 --> 00:24:16,630 It's a crime that we can't do anything about it. It's all our responsibility! 275 00:24:23,110 --> 00:24:25,840 I mean, seriously, what is the matter with him? 276 00:24:25,840 --> 00:24:30,120 Did we feign ignorance, or am I Huang Taiji? 277 00:24:30,120 --> 00:24:32,630 Why is all of that my responsibility? 278 00:24:33,770 --> 00:24:36,130 Come to think of it, you kind of look like him. 279 00:24:36,130 --> 00:24:40,260 Really? That barbarian dares to look like me? 280 00:24:40,270 --> 00:24:42,920 Yes, I've seen a picture of him before... 281 00:24:42,920 --> 00:24:46,990 That's enough. Now is not the time to be talking about nonsense like that! 282 00:24:51,380 --> 00:24:52,910 And you. 283 00:24:52,910 --> 00:24:54,400 Tell it to me straight. 284 00:24:54,400 --> 00:24:57,600 Rumors are that your father secretly got your sister back 285 00:24:57,600 --> 00:25:00,220 by dealing with the Later Jin. Is that true? 286 00:25:01,750 --> 00:25:04,910 And that he gave them 1,000 pieces of silver in return. 287 00:25:06,100 --> 00:25:08,160 The thing is... 288 00:25:08,160 --> 00:25:11,760 Look, I'm Kim Gyung Jing. 289 00:25:16,000 --> 00:25:18,990 Fine, it's just between us. 290 00:25:18,990 --> 00:25:23,100 The truth is, we gave them 500 pieces of silver on top of that. 291 00:25:23,650 --> 00:25:26,090 - What? - Be quiet! 292 00:25:26,090 --> 00:25:28,990 1,500 pieces of silver, then? 293 00:25:28,990 --> 00:25:32,430 That rotten barbarian's word doesn't match up. 294 00:25:32,430 --> 00:25:35,390 At first he only asked for 1,000 pieces of silver, but he knew we had money 295 00:25:35,390 --> 00:25:37,140 so he just kept asking for more and more... 296 00:25:37,140 --> 00:25:42,780 Look here! Look here, Gyung Jing! Are you serious right now? 297 00:25:48,200 --> 00:25:52,080 Sir, why are you worried about such a thing? 298 00:25:54,080 --> 00:25:59,690 Then... was your daughter supposed to wait for her death? 299 00:25:59,690 --> 00:26:03,450 Of course not. 300 00:26:03,450 --> 00:26:08,180 But as a man of power... 301 00:26:08,190 --> 00:26:11,130 Yes, because of your high position 302 00:26:11,130 --> 00:26:14,070 you were able to make such a deal with the Later Jin through me. 303 00:26:17,620 --> 00:26:22,280 I did my best to help you out, but it seems this is all my fault. 304 00:26:22,280 --> 00:26:25,120 Somehow, I feel sad about it. 305 00:26:25,120 --> 00:26:29,120 No, not at all! That's not right, either. 306 00:26:29,120 --> 00:26:32,440 You're the one who got me connected to the Later Jin. You're our savior. 307 00:26:33,270 --> 00:26:37,890 Please drink, My Lord. It's a rare tea I bought from a Later Jin merchant. 308 00:26:37,890 --> 00:26:40,020 Ah, yes, yes. Thank you. 309 00:26:44,050 --> 00:26:47,080 Well... this is definitely different. 310 00:26:48,310 --> 00:26:53,570 Now then, I believe it is your turn to interfere, sir. 311 00:26:54,230 --> 00:26:58,670 A problem just occurred with Later Jin they're hoping will be taken care of. 312 00:26:58,670 --> 00:27:03,850 - When you say 'problem'... - What do you think it is? 313 00:27:03,850 --> 00:27:09,360 The prisoners who recently escaped are causing them a headache. 314 00:27:10,460 --> 00:27:13,510 Well... Sir... I'm not very familiar with that issue. 315 00:27:13,510 --> 00:27:23,120 My Lord, the Later Jin are planning something grand right now. 316 00:27:23,130 --> 00:27:25,730 And that plan will be revealed soon. 317 00:27:28,930 --> 00:27:31,430 I do not think it is wise 318 00:27:31,430 --> 00:27:34,340 to test their patience at a time like this, don't you agree? 319 00:27:34,340 --> 00:27:38,720 If there is a problem... we must take care of it for them. 320 00:27:43,280 --> 00:27:47,080 Yes, if it's about that incident, I've received a report about it as well. 321 00:27:48,300 --> 00:27:52,070 I heard our army was returning the escaped prisoners to the Later Jin 322 00:27:52,070 --> 00:27:55,630 but they were attacked by unidentified individuals. 323 00:27:55,630 --> 00:27:57,330 That's not the only thing. 324 00:27:57,330 --> 00:28:01,080 There are rumors that they are scheming with certain officials of this court. 325 00:28:01,080 --> 00:28:03,920 If not, that would be impossible. 326 00:28:06,370 --> 00:28:11,030 Your Highness, by any chance, do you know anything in regards to this incident? 327 00:28:13,980 --> 00:28:16,130 We must be very careful right now. 328 00:28:16,130 --> 00:28:20,430 But I'm afraid that Your Highness might get caught up in this mess. 329 00:28:21,380 --> 00:28:25,380 There is no way. You're talking nonsense. 330 00:28:26,910 --> 00:28:31,490 Like you said, we must be very careful right now. 331 00:28:32,410 --> 00:28:36,070 So, I'm going to get to the bottom of this. 332 00:28:36,070 --> 00:28:38,060 Your Highness. 333 00:28:39,740 --> 00:28:43,940 Crown Princess, I must speak to you for a moment. 334 00:28:50,250 --> 00:28:52,850 Sure, what is it? 335 00:28:52,850 --> 00:28:56,140 Princess Jungmyung is waiting for you outside. 336 00:28:56,150 --> 00:28:59,220 She wants to pay her respects to you. 337 00:28:59,220 --> 00:29:02,490 Is that so? Princess Jungmyung is here? 338 00:29:07,980 --> 00:29:09,550 Princess Jungmyung. 339 00:29:13,090 --> 00:29:15,280 Welcome. 340 00:29:15,280 --> 00:29:17,470 Your Highness. 341 00:29:18,460 --> 00:29:20,920 Prince Bongrim, you're here too. 342 00:29:20,920 --> 00:29:22,690 Yes, Ma'am. 343 00:29:22,690 --> 00:29:25,570 I heard news of you several days ago. 344 00:29:25,570 --> 00:29:27,970 Is it okay for you to already move around like this? 345 00:29:27,970 --> 00:29:31,730 Regardless, I need to pay my respects to the Crown Prince and Crown Princess. 346 00:29:31,730 --> 00:29:35,480 Is it not a joyous occasion the whole palace has been waiting for? 347 00:29:38,030 --> 00:29:42,410 Please come inside, Ma'am. My son and the Crown Princess are waiting to see you. 348 00:29:43,020 --> 00:29:44,650 Yes, Your Highness. 349 00:30:00,210 --> 00:30:02,110 Father. 350 00:30:16,340 --> 00:30:19,340 The former queen was a thorn in my side, and when she finally died... 351 00:30:20,000 --> 00:30:22,690 I thought my time was coming. 352 00:30:23,380 --> 00:30:26,470 Princess Jungmyung and the crown princess all have sons. 353 00:30:26,470 --> 00:30:28,760 Why can't I have one? 354 00:30:28,770 --> 00:30:31,590 You must be at ease, My Lady. 355 00:30:31,590 --> 00:30:34,270 Then the baby will come to you. 356 00:30:34,270 --> 00:30:36,780 But I can't be at ease. 357 00:30:37,590 --> 00:30:41,020 I am not in the King's favor right now. 358 00:30:41,020 --> 00:30:45,190 Plus, Kim Ja Jeom, who always looked out for me 359 00:30:45,190 --> 00:30:49,860 is now out of the king's favor and is working outside of the palace. 360 00:30:51,950 --> 00:30:56,970 I hear all of that is the Crown Prince's fault. 361 00:30:59,170 --> 00:31:03,210 His Majesty trusts the Crown Prince very deeply. 362 00:31:03,210 --> 00:31:06,610 I hear he confides in him about many national affairs. 363 00:31:06,610 --> 00:31:09,570 Kim Ja Jeom was pushed aside because of that. 364 00:31:11,210 --> 00:31:14,990 And behind that... was Princess Jungmyung. 365 00:31:14,990 --> 00:31:17,590 I'm sure that sly fox was there. 366 00:31:18,840 --> 00:31:22,950 The Crown Prince took her husband as his teacher. 367 00:31:22,950 --> 00:31:26,350 Yes, but the king is not suspicious of it at all. 368 00:31:26,350 --> 00:31:28,590 I'm telling you, it's strange. 369 00:31:28,590 --> 00:31:32,640 No matter how much I tell him, he pretends not to hear it. 370 00:31:33,330 --> 00:31:37,990 Even if I tell him that the Crown Prince follows the Princess more than him. 371 00:31:40,310 --> 00:31:46,570 So... you came to pay your respects to the crown prince and his princess. 372 00:31:47,380 --> 00:31:49,220 Yes, Father. 373 00:31:49,860 --> 00:31:51,860 Then, Aunt Jungmyung as well. 374 00:31:52,490 --> 00:31:55,080 I'm sure that's the case for Aunt Jungmyung, too. 375 00:31:56,000 --> 00:32:00,760 Since it's the law for the royals to pay respects to each other. 376 00:32:02,410 --> 00:32:04,400 Absolutely, Father. 377 00:32:04,400 --> 00:32:10,350 A royal grandson is born. It would be more of a problem if she didn't come at all. 378 00:32:21,930 --> 00:32:25,180 Yes, that is why I came. 379 00:32:25,180 --> 00:32:28,980 It would be more of a misunderstanding if I did not come and pay my respects. 380 00:32:28,980 --> 00:32:30,910 You made the right decision, Ma'am. 381 00:32:30,910 --> 00:32:34,890 In any case, I had to see you immediately. 382 00:32:35,760 --> 00:32:38,230 Is there something going on, Your Highness? 383 00:32:38,230 --> 00:32:40,330 It is about the border incident. 384 00:32:42,610 --> 00:32:46,890 It seems the officials will start an investigation soon. 385 00:32:47,990 --> 00:32:51,230 - An investigation will start? - Yes. 386 00:32:51,230 --> 00:32:55,790 It was decided at the meeting initiated by Yong San. 387 00:33:01,580 --> 00:33:03,690 He's handsome. 388 00:33:06,390 --> 00:33:10,610 Look at this rascal. He looks exactly like you. 389 00:33:11,380 --> 00:33:14,570 This innocent and stubborn-looking face. 390 00:33:15,340 --> 00:33:17,360 He's going to be exactly like you some day. 391 00:33:17,360 --> 00:33:19,450 Is that an insult? To become like me some day? 392 00:33:19,460 --> 00:33:22,690 No way, I'm so jealous of you. 393 00:33:23,240 --> 00:33:25,790 You have three kids already. 394 00:33:27,270 --> 00:33:32,610 But... shouldn't you get married again? 395 00:33:32,610 --> 00:33:34,510 Once was enough. 396 00:33:35,200 --> 00:33:37,040 Not a chance. 397 00:33:38,420 --> 00:33:40,120 In Woo. 398 00:33:40,130 --> 00:33:43,620 It was a forced marriage. 399 00:33:44,350 --> 00:33:47,910 And she suffered every day for it. 400 00:33:48,780 --> 00:33:51,580 She lost her life during the war, too. 401 00:33:54,370 --> 00:33:58,080 That kind of tragedy should never happen again, Joo Won. 402 00:33:58,570 --> 00:34:01,590 So, there's no time for us to be dilly-dallying around like this. 403 00:34:25,870 --> 00:34:27,680 Princess Jungmyung. 404 00:34:29,460 --> 00:34:33,570 Gam Jo Gam, what about the favor I asked of you? 405 00:34:39,510 --> 00:34:43,060 This is the money you received from selling your land, Ma'am. 406 00:34:43,910 --> 00:34:45,760 You can trust him. 407 00:34:45,760 --> 00:34:49,450 It was an urgent sell, but he sold it for a good price. 408 00:34:49,450 --> 00:34:51,390 Thank you. 409 00:34:51,390 --> 00:34:54,920 Please sell the rest of my other properties as soon as possible. 410 00:34:54,920 --> 00:34:58,850 But Ma'am, why do you want to keep selling that good land? 411 00:35:01,080 --> 00:35:03,150 That is none of your business. 412 00:35:03,150 --> 00:35:07,400 All you have to do is sell it for her, got it? 413 00:35:11,470 --> 00:35:13,670 I'm going to go outside the palace to get some fresh air. 414 00:35:13,670 --> 00:35:16,830 If anyone is looking for me, just relay that to them, Princess. 415 00:35:17,800 --> 00:35:19,550 Your Highness. 416 00:35:20,350 --> 00:35:25,040 Must you do this? Isn't there another way? 417 00:35:27,700 --> 00:35:30,480 Princess, what do you mean? 418 00:35:30,480 --> 00:35:33,460 I am your wife. 419 00:35:33,460 --> 00:35:37,690 I know what you are thinking. 420 00:35:38,480 --> 00:35:39,860 Princess... 421 00:35:40,750 --> 00:35:44,980 But Your Highness... I am scared. 422 00:35:44,990 --> 00:35:49,810 If His Majesty finds out what you're doing with Princess Jungmyung... 423 00:35:49,810 --> 00:35:52,470 Yes, I know. 424 00:35:53,080 --> 00:35:57,060 I know that by doing this I am going against my father's will. 425 00:35:58,290 --> 00:35:59,910 Your Highness. 426 00:35:59,910 --> 00:36:06,770 But I can't allow our innocent people to die in a foreign land. 427 00:36:11,590 --> 00:36:15,670 They have lost their faith in this country's rule and government. 428 00:36:16,470 --> 00:36:22,320 Now it's our turn to risk our lives for them. 429 00:36:27,670 --> 00:36:29,230 My Lord! 430 00:36:29,710 --> 00:36:32,600 - My Lord! - What happened? 431 00:36:32,600 --> 00:36:34,460 Has there been any word from Jang Bong Soo? 432 00:36:34,460 --> 00:36:37,190 Yes, they will be taking the path to Uiju. 433 00:36:37,190 --> 00:36:39,950 It seems they will be reaching the country safely. 434 00:36:39,950 --> 00:36:41,630 My Lord. 435 00:36:59,520 --> 00:37:02,010 Sir. Jang Bong Soo. 436 00:37:05,940 --> 00:37:07,560 Oh it's you, Ja Gyung. 437 00:37:07,560 --> 00:37:11,870 I received word that you would come here. 438 00:37:11,880 --> 00:37:13,400 Good. 439 00:37:16,270 --> 00:37:17,840 Here. 440 00:37:19,760 --> 00:37:24,630 This is the gunpowder we're going to use, from the Weapons Bureau. 441 00:37:24,630 --> 00:37:29,330 And this... is money given to us by Princess Jungmyung. 442 00:37:31,220 --> 00:37:33,020 What about you, sir? 443 00:37:33,020 --> 00:37:36,490 Are you really going to join us? 444 00:37:36,490 --> 00:37:39,280 That's right. I'm going to join you guys today. 445 00:37:39,280 --> 00:37:44,880 My wife is one of those prisoners. How can I just give this to you and leave? 446 00:37:44,880 --> 00:37:46,890 Sir. 447 00:37:58,250 --> 00:37:59,420 My Lord. 448 00:37:59,420 --> 00:38:01,850 - Is everyone here? - Yes, My Lord. 449 00:38:01,850 --> 00:38:04,190 But the young master has still not... 450 00:38:06,670 --> 00:38:08,490 What happened? 451 00:38:08,490 --> 00:38:11,700 He received a message during training and left right away. 452 00:38:13,350 --> 00:38:15,060 Is that so? 453 00:38:37,840 --> 00:38:39,490 Princess Jungmyung. 454 00:38:40,900 --> 00:38:42,340 My Lord. 455 00:38:42,340 --> 00:38:45,520 Everyone is waiting. Please come inside. 456 00:38:48,990 --> 00:38:52,860 Let's start the meeting now. 457 00:38:55,770 --> 00:39:02,330 As you all know, Later Jin is being more aggressive due to the prisoners escape. 458 00:39:06,610 --> 00:39:12,080 But... just what on earth are you all doing? 459 00:39:13,280 --> 00:39:17,380 Where and who is causing this mess... 460 00:39:18,590 --> 00:39:21,880 How is it that we can't find out? 461 00:39:21,880 --> 00:39:27,500 - Please let us go! - Please save us! 462 00:39:27,500 --> 00:39:31,500 - Don't send us back! - Please save us, sir! 463 00:39:31,510 --> 00:39:34,810 Please! 464 00:39:35,490 --> 00:39:39,790 Soldiers and a boat to Later Jin will be waiting for us. 465 00:39:40,620 --> 00:39:42,900 - Let's go. - Yes, sir. 466 00:39:42,900 --> 00:39:45,630 Sir, please save us! 467 00:39:45,630 --> 00:39:49,080 Please do not send us back! 468 00:39:49,080 --> 00:39:53,360 - What are you doing? Let's go! - Sir! Sir! 469 00:39:53,360 --> 00:39:58,690 Sir! Sir! 470 00:39:58,690 --> 00:40:02,090 - Get going! - Please! 471 00:40:18,700 --> 00:40:22,180 - What is going on here? - General, I think it's an attack! 472 00:40:22,180 --> 00:40:24,790 - They're trying to save the prisoners. - What? 473 00:40:24,790 --> 00:40:27,690 How did they know about our plan? 474 00:40:44,380 --> 00:40:48,780 You must not shoot the prisoners! We have to save them, no matter what! 475 00:41:00,100 --> 00:41:04,400 Do not retreat! We cannot let go of these prisoners! 476 00:41:06,710 --> 00:41:10,850 General, it's impossible! Their guns are much more advanced than ours! 477 00:41:10,850 --> 00:41:12,620 What? 478 00:41:12,620 --> 00:41:15,510 We must retreat, General! The gunpowder is almost gone! 479 00:41:15,510 --> 00:41:18,910 - We will die if we continue! - Damn it! 480 00:41:39,920 --> 00:41:43,150 Really? So, who is that person? 481 00:41:43,150 --> 00:41:45,440 Every time there is an attack... 482 00:41:45,980 --> 00:41:48,920 They come armed with guns and firepower! 483 00:41:48,930 --> 00:41:51,460 And time after time... 484 00:41:51,470 --> 00:41:58,530 They knew the secret whereabouts of the prisoners! 485 00:42:15,020 --> 00:42:19,470 Hurry! We must leave immediately and get them to safety! 486 00:42:19,480 --> 00:42:22,570 Thank you! Thank you! 487 00:42:29,880 --> 00:42:31,970 It's okay. 488 00:42:37,350 --> 00:42:40,020 Let's go. Can you walk? 489 00:42:43,690 --> 00:42:45,600 Wife. 490 00:42:52,900 --> 00:42:54,450 Honey. 491 00:42:56,740 --> 00:42:58,540 Wife. 492 00:43:02,970 --> 00:43:04,650 Honey. 493 00:43:04,650 --> 00:43:06,820 Wife. 494 00:43:08,270 --> 00:43:09,960 Sir. 495 00:43:14,770 --> 00:43:16,360 Wife. 496 00:43:29,920 --> 00:43:35,790 Without a doubt, they have money and power. 497 00:43:37,450 --> 00:43:40,600 And they have intel. 498 00:43:40,600 --> 00:43:44,710 - Is the money in transit? - Yes, Your Highness. 499 00:43:44,710 --> 00:43:47,730 The rescued prisoners were being chased. 500 00:43:47,730 --> 00:43:52,110 The money will be used to find them a new place to live. 501 00:43:53,000 --> 00:43:55,480 What about the gunpowder and weapons? 502 00:43:55,480 --> 00:43:58,520 That is being provided by the Weapons Bureau. 503 00:43:58,520 --> 00:44:03,120 The Weapons Bureau will be audited in several days. Will there be any problems? 504 00:44:03,130 --> 00:44:06,720 I'll take care of that from my end, so do not worry. 505 00:44:08,270 --> 00:44:09,940 My Lord. 506 00:44:09,940 --> 00:44:12,890 Lord Gang Joo Seon is still safe. 507 00:44:12,890 --> 00:44:16,510 He has not been able to get any particular information, Ma'am. 508 00:44:18,970 --> 00:44:21,210 And... 509 00:44:33,650 --> 00:44:41,390 these secret border missions will continue and be provided for by the east palace. 510 00:44:43,450 --> 00:44:49,660 And without a doubt, there is a powerful supporter behind that movement. 511 00:44:51,470 --> 00:44:53,820 We must find him. 512 00:44:54,490 --> 00:44:58,510 We must find that power, no matter what. 513 00:44:58,510 --> 00:45:04,050 Many more eyes and ears will follow us from now on. 514 00:45:05,720 --> 00:45:10,590 All of you will have to be very careful. 515 00:45:13,170 --> 00:45:19,440 I will not give a single innocent life to the enemy anymore. 516 00:45:20,090 --> 00:45:26,480 Yes, even if that means I have to disobey every royal command and law. 517 00:45:27,720 --> 00:45:32,240 To me, it's more important than a royal command and more precious than any law. 518 00:45:33,130 --> 00:45:34,900 This country. 519 00:45:36,200 --> 00:45:39,390 I am going to protect the lives of my people. 520 00:45:40,480 --> 00:45:45,200 - Your Highness. - Your Highness. 521 00:45:54,690 --> 00:46:00,380 What did you say? The army at the border got attacked again? 522 00:46:00,380 --> 00:46:02,260 Yes, Your Majesty. 523 00:46:02,260 --> 00:46:04,360 They were unable to return the prisoners to Later Jin 524 00:46:04,370 --> 00:46:07,860 because of the surprise attack last night. 525 00:46:07,860 --> 00:46:10,430 They lost everyone, Sire. 526 00:46:10,430 --> 00:46:17,320 So... will those barbarians send a special envoy again? 527 00:46:18,130 --> 00:46:22,550 Are they going to send one and insult me again? 528 00:46:40,580 --> 00:46:43,980 - Where is Later Jin's emissary? - He's waiting inside right now. 529 00:46:51,030 --> 00:46:53,190 Look here, sir! 530 00:46:53,200 --> 00:46:57,410 Do you think we went easy on you during the war so we could be insulted like this? 531 00:46:57,410 --> 00:46:59,180 Please calm down. 532 00:46:59,180 --> 00:47:02,060 We still do not know who the culprit is. 533 00:47:02,070 --> 00:47:04,450 It is only a scheme to save the poor souls. 534 00:47:04,450 --> 00:47:07,690 Joseon has no intentions of going against Later Jin. 535 00:47:07,690 --> 00:47:10,920 If that is the case, then you must show us that loyalty. 536 00:47:10,920 --> 00:47:14,960 Our Khan is looking kindly upon you, sir. 537 00:47:14,960 --> 00:47:19,050 - Don't you think this is unfair? - Please do not worry. 538 00:47:19,050 --> 00:47:23,480 The officials are involved now, and the prisoners will be captured soon. 539 00:47:23,480 --> 00:47:26,810 No, no. That is not enough. 540 00:47:26,810 --> 00:47:32,710 Once you catch those prisoners, Joseon will have to submit to us completely. 541 00:47:34,360 --> 00:47:38,270 The Khan has finally made a decision, sir. 542 00:47:39,780 --> 00:47:41,780 Chief Inspector. 543 00:47:42,420 --> 00:47:45,100 - When you say it's Khan's decision... - Yes. 544 00:47:45,100 --> 00:47:51,400 So, that titled envoy will come to Joseon soon. 545 00:48:04,800 --> 00:48:06,760 Ma'am, you're here. 546 00:48:07,440 --> 00:48:09,530 Have you heard the news? 547 00:48:09,530 --> 00:48:12,400 I heard Jang Bong Soo's wife was rescued last night. 548 00:48:12,400 --> 00:48:15,270 - Is it true? - Yes, Ma'am. 549 00:48:15,270 --> 00:48:19,240 They've been traveling all night and she's hiding in the storage right now. 550 00:48:31,500 --> 00:48:33,850 Thanks, Eun Sol. Here you go. 551 00:48:33,850 --> 00:48:36,460 Go ahead and changes your clothes first. 552 00:48:39,260 --> 00:48:42,510 Oh my word, that lovely face of yours. 553 00:48:43,230 --> 00:48:46,790 I can't believe how much you changed. 554 00:48:46,800 --> 00:48:49,080 Ms. Ok Joo. 555 00:48:49,590 --> 00:48:54,750 Change your clothes quickly and let's get you something to eat, okay? 556 00:48:54,750 --> 00:48:56,340 Eun Sol. 557 00:48:56,340 --> 00:48:59,110 Yes, I'll go and make some porridge for her. 558 00:48:59,110 --> 00:49:02,330 - Great. - Hey... wait for me. 559 00:49:02,330 --> 00:49:04,940 You can't make that by yourself. 560 00:49:08,610 --> 00:49:10,590 Change your clothes first. 561 00:49:12,590 --> 00:49:17,120 I'm... not sure if I deserve this kind of hospitality. 562 00:49:17,120 --> 00:49:20,420 What do you mean? You did nothing wrong. 563 00:49:21,520 --> 00:49:25,650 I hid behind our child during the war. 564 00:49:26,440 --> 00:49:30,280 I don't deserve to live. 565 00:49:30,280 --> 00:49:34,090 Woman, are you serious right now? 566 00:49:35,390 --> 00:49:39,040 What about me? Haven't you thought about me? 567 00:49:39,040 --> 00:49:40,790 - Huh? - Honey... 568 00:49:40,790 --> 00:49:44,620 We lost our only child during the war against those barbarians. 569 00:49:44,620 --> 00:49:48,090 When I found out you were captured by them, how do you think I felt? 570 00:49:48,090 --> 00:49:53,200 I was sick with worry if you got hurt or if you were even alive. 571 00:49:53,770 --> 00:49:57,010 - Every day was torture for me. - Honey. 572 00:49:58,080 --> 00:50:01,300 I swear to you, nothing happened to me! 573 00:50:01,300 --> 00:50:05,920 If something did happen to me, I'd rather die... 574 00:50:07,350 --> 00:50:12,170 Stop! That's enough! Don't say such things. 575 00:50:12,170 --> 00:50:15,960 Who cares if something did happen. It doesn't matter to me. 576 00:50:16,490 --> 00:50:19,020 You're back, and that's all that matters. 577 00:50:19,020 --> 00:50:21,650 That is all that matters. 578 00:50:38,310 --> 00:50:43,980 One of the rescued prisoners was Jang Bong Soo's wife? 579 00:50:43,980 --> 00:50:45,720 Yes, Your Highness. 580 00:50:45,720 --> 00:50:49,500 This all thanks to your support, Sire. 581 00:50:52,170 --> 00:50:56,360 If you had not given us that intel about the border... 582 00:50:56,360 --> 00:50:58,750 We would not have been able to save those prisoners. 583 00:50:59,370 --> 00:51:01,180 No, Princess Jungmyung. 584 00:51:01,180 --> 00:51:04,120 If it wasn't for your strength and support 585 00:51:04,120 --> 00:51:07,060 I would not have had the courage to continue. 586 00:51:07,710 --> 00:51:09,530 Your Highness. 587 00:51:09,530 --> 00:51:12,380 But this is only the beginning. 588 00:51:12,380 --> 00:51:14,190 Because of these past events 589 00:51:14,190 --> 00:51:18,600 any officials connected to Later Jin will pursue you more aggressively. 590 00:51:21,090 --> 00:51:23,400 Also, I don't know what kind of countermeasures 591 00:51:23,400 --> 00:51:25,710 Later Jin will attack us with. 592 00:51:26,790 --> 00:51:30,920 - And the King will comply. - I know. 593 00:51:30,920 --> 00:51:34,310 But we will come up with a plan as well. 594 00:51:34,950 --> 00:51:38,950 More than ever, you must protect yourself and your family first. 595 00:51:39,820 --> 00:51:41,800 Do you understand? 596 00:51:41,800 --> 00:51:47,170 Yes, Your Highness. You too, Sire. 597 00:52:05,530 --> 00:52:08,140 You've come to the east palace again, Ma'am. 598 00:52:08,140 --> 00:52:10,090 Prince Bongrim. 599 00:52:11,270 --> 00:52:14,720 Please forgive me, but I would like to talk to you for a moment. 600 00:52:14,720 --> 00:52:17,450 Do you have the time? 601 00:52:27,210 --> 00:52:30,290 Find out if there's anything going on 602 00:52:30,290 --> 00:52:33,380 between the Crown Prince and Princess Jungmyung. 603 00:52:36,150 --> 00:52:39,040 If you find evidence that they have conspired together... 604 00:52:39,630 --> 00:52:43,220 you will be able to turn the King's heart around. 605 00:52:46,720 --> 00:52:52,510 Get the coach ready. I'm going to see the Crown Princess. 606 00:52:52,510 --> 00:52:54,750 Yes, Ma'am. 607 00:53:05,950 --> 00:53:09,510 Prince Bongrim, what do you mean by that? 608 00:53:09,510 --> 00:53:12,170 You want me to keep my distance from the Crown Prince? 609 00:53:12,860 --> 00:53:18,000 No, you know very well what I'm talking about. 610 00:53:19,050 --> 00:53:23,810 The whole world knows that you and the King are at odds with one another. 611 00:53:26,450 --> 00:53:31,750 You're afraid that the King will spurn the Crown Prince because of me. 612 00:53:33,420 --> 00:53:36,100 I'm very sorry for saying this. 613 00:53:37,010 --> 00:53:39,600 I'm the Crown Prince's brother, Ma'am. 614 00:53:39,600 --> 00:53:44,020 Moreover, I have no choice but to look out for him. 615 00:53:45,720 --> 00:53:47,550 Prince Bongrim. 616 00:53:47,550 --> 00:53:51,220 My father and brother's relationship must not break. 617 00:53:51,890 --> 00:53:57,100 The royal family has suffered many tragedies because of these problems. 618 00:54:00,400 --> 00:54:06,390 So, please do not leave even a trace of bad luck behind. 619 00:54:07,430 --> 00:54:09,770 If you care about Prince Sohyun... 620 00:54:10,520 --> 00:54:15,680 Please... please do this. 621 00:54:24,850 --> 00:54:27,150 I've already received your gifts. 622 00:54:27,150 --> 00:54:30,290 Why are you giving me these trinkets again, Sukwon? 623 00:54:31,800 --> 00:54:37,120 Princess, saying those words is not enough to communicate my heart. 624 00:54:37,120 --> 00:54:42,500 Words are not enough to express one's joy. 625 00:54:46,110 --> 00:54:51,000 I have always wanted to support you. 626 00:54:52,950 --> 00:54:58,090 When the former queen was alive, I could not bring myself to interfere. 627 00:54:59,210 --> 00:55:01,930 I was afraid it wasn't my place to do that. 628 00:55:02,760 --> 00:55:04,470 Sukwon. 629 00:55:07,100 --> 00:55:15,090 But from now on, I will support and take care of you. 630 00:55:18,490 --> 00:55:23,570 I have seen the Crown Prince grow since he was a little boy. 631 00:55:23,570 --> 00:55:26,170 Granted, I'm not his birth mother... 632 00:55:27,400 --> 00:55:31,260 But the Crown Prince is like a son to me. 633 00:55:36,150 --> 00:55:40,290 Thank you for those kind words. 634 00:55:40,290 --> 00:55:45,500 I am happy to know that you think of him with a mother's heart. 635 00:55:48,580 --> 00:55:50,670 Princess. 636 00:56:06,540 --> 00:56:07,930 My Lord. 637 00:56:07,930 --> 00:56:11,660 Did anything happen last night? What about my father? 638 00:56:11,660 --> 00:56:14,210 It's hard to see your face these days. 639 00:56:20,820 --> 00:56:22,310 Father. 640 00:56:23,770 --> 00:56:25,570 What is it? 641 00:56:26,260 --> 00:56:28,470 Did something happen? 642 00:56:28,470 --> 00:56:32,620 No. I have matters to attend to at the training center. 643 00:56:34,890 --> 00:56:37,130 There are also things I have to take care of right away 644 00:56:37,130 --> 00:56:39,130 due to the border incident several days ago. 645 00:56:41,120 --> 00:56:47,540 I wanted to talk to you about that. Come inside. 646 00:56:55,450 --> 00:57:01,130 What is this? Just what in the world... What does all this mean? 647 00:57:01,130 --> 00:57:05,850 Father, what should we do? This is a royal letter from Later Jin. 648 00:57:05,850 --> 00:57:08,440 How can I give this to the King? 649 00:57:09,400 --> 00:57:11,210 I swear... 650 00:57:11,210 --> 00:57:14,660 Father, I'm the secretary, and I have to give this to the King. 651 00:57:14,670 --> 00:57:17,080 I'm really scared. 652 00:57:17,960 --> 00:57:22,000 Father, can't you give this to him instead of me? 653 00:57:22,000 --> 00:57:26,780 What if he gets angry and throws something at me? 654 00:57:26,790 --> 00:57:33,000 Ah goodness. By any chance, is this what I think it is? 655 00:57:33,000 --> 00:57:38,190 Later Jin's plan that Kang Joo Seon talked about? 656 00:57:38,190 --> 00:57:40,480 Damn it. 657 00:57:41,830 --> 00:57:43,880 Goodness. 658 00:57:48,780 --> 00:57:53,100 Did you just say the Khan has sent a royal letter? 659 00:57:54,520 --> 00:57:59,950 That's right. It probably arrived at the palace by now. 660 00:58:02,410 --> 00:58:05,100 Just what on earth is the letter about, Father? 661 00:58:06,470 --> 00:58:11,000 What is it that it's making you so nervous like this? 662 00:58:13,680 --> 00:58:15,370 Father. 663 00:58:21,520 --> 00:58:23,150 Your Majesty! 664 00:58:27,330 --> 00:58:29,080 Your Majesty. 665 00:58:29,080 --> 00:58:31,140 Your Majesty! 666 00:58:31,140 --> 00:58:35,370 How dare they! Those damn barbarians! 667 00:58:35,370 --> 00:58:38,950 Sir, then you mean... 668 00:58:38,950 --> 00:58:42,690 The one thing we're afraid of is coming to fruition. 669 00:58:42,700 --> 00:58:46,890 The Khan's true ambition is being revealed. 670 00:58:53,060 --> 00:58:55,620 I heard you two were here. 671 00:58:56,190 --> 00:58:58,560 - We need to talk... - Princess Jungmyung. 672 00:58:58,560 --> 00:59:00,380 Princess Jungmyung. 673 00:59:01,680 --> 00:59:03,760 What is the matter? 674 00:59:04,330 --> 00:59:06,550 Did something happen? 675 00:59:12,050 --> 00:59:17,110 Your Highness, what should we do about this? 676 00:59:25,400 --> 00:59:28,090 Where is that letter the Khan has sent? 677 00:59:28,090 --> 00:59:29,620 Father! 678 00:59:40,540 --> 00:59:42,960 - Father. - Your Majesty. 679 00:59:43,570 --> 00:59:49,180 What is this, Crown Prince? What are these barbarians talking about? 680 00:59:49,180 --> 00:59:53,620 They want us to be under their rule now? 681 00:59:53,620 --> 00:59:58,730 And they want me to call that bastard my king? 682 01:00:00,900 --> 01:00:04,850 Also... what is this? 683 01:00:04,850 --> 01:00:10,130 They want the Joseon army to join theirs? 684 01:00:17,190 --> 01:00:21,540 Sir, then that means... 685 01:00:21,540 --> 01:00:24,600 Yes, that is correct, Ma'am. 686 01:00:24,600 --> 01:00:28,240 It's a declaration to Joseon to cut off all ties with the Ming dynasty. 687 01:00:31,690 --> 01:00:35,350 But, Joseon cannot do that. 688 01:00:35,350 --> 01:00:39,300 How can the royal family and officials do that? 689 01:00:39,300 --> 01:00:44,540 That is why this should be considered another act of war, Princess. 690 01:00:46,840 --> 01:00:51,090 Yes, this is a second declaration of war. 691 01:01:21,020 --> 01:01:31,020 Subtitles by DramaFever 692 01:01:36,060 --> 01:01:40,770 Later Jin is full of confidence now. 693 01:01:40,770 --> 01:01:44,530 They plan on conquering Joseon. 694 01:01:44,530 --> 01:01:47,040 Ultimately, the Crown Prince must get involved. 695 01:01:47,040 --> 01:01:49,210 He must greet the Later Jin's party. 696 01:01:49,210 --> 01:01:52,790 Both of them will get into trouble. You must stop the Crown Prince. 697 01:01:52,790 --> 01:01:58,060 When the country is in turmoil, shouldn't our family prepare the next king? 698 01:01:58,070 --> 01:02:00,990 The Crown Prince. The Crown Prince, you say? 699 01:02:00,990 --> 01:02:04,690 I'm telling you what you need to do now. 700 01:02:04,690 --> 01:02:07,010 That war is going to happen again. 701 01:02:07,010 --> 01:02:09,730 That is why it breaks my heart more 702 01:02:09,730 --> 01:02:12,460 because I have to go against my father's will.