1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,000 Subtitles by DramaFever 2 00:00:06,565 --> 00:00:09,198 Where is that letter that Khan sent? 3 00:00:09,198 --> 00:00:10,768 Father. [Episode 40] 4 00:00:21,829 --> 00:00:23,099 Father. 5 00:00:23,099 --> 00:00:24,429 Your Majesty. 6 00:00:25,070 --> 00:00:27,035 See this, Crown Prince. 7 00:00:27,035 --> 00:00:30,518 What are these barbarians saying? 8 00:00:31,018 --> 00:00:34,993 They want us to be under their rule? 9 00:00:34,993 --> 00:00:40,240 They want me to call that bastard king? 10 00:00:42,291 --> 00:00:46,143 Also... what is this? 11 00:00:46,143 --> 00:00:51,604 They want the Joseon army to join theirs? 12 00:00:58,833 --> 00:01:03,219 Sir, then that means... 13 00:01:03,580 --> 00:01:05,967 Yes, that is correct. 14 00:01:05,967 --> 00:01:09,704 It's a declaration to Joseon to cut off all ties with Ming dynasty. 15 00:01:09,704 --> 00:01:13,532 But, Joseon cannot do that. 16 00:01:13,532 --> 00:01:17,522 How can the royal family and officials agree to that? 17 00:01:17,522 --> 00:01:22,554 That is why this should be considered another act of war, Princess. 18 00:01:22,554 --> 00:01:26,762 Yes, this is a second declaration of war. 19 00:01:26,762 --> 00:01:30,312 Soon, they will want to hear Joseon's response. 20 00:01:30,312 --> 00:01:33,236 The Later Jin will be sending an envoy that will be arriving soon. 21 00:01:33,236 --> 00:01:36,419 The Later Jin? 22 00:01:39,953 --> 00:01:41,225 Father. 23 00:01:42,271 --> 00:01:46,771 Soon, the ruler of the continent will be completely changed. 24 00:01:46,771 --> 00:01:49,698 They will change the laws of the land. 25 00:01:49,698 --> 00:01:53,388 They now proclaim themselves a dynasty. 26 00:01:53,388 --> 00:02:00,859 That displays the Later Jin's confidence that they now rule the continent. 27 00:02:00,859 --> 00:02:04,381 And now they demand Joseon become their subject... 28 00:02:04,381 --> 00:02:06,590 instead of the existing brotherly ties. 29 00:02:07,455 --> 00:02:12,240 Furthermore, they wish to rule Joseon for Joseon's sake? 30 00:02:20,650 --> 00:02:22,152 No... 31 00:02:23,530 --> 00:02:25,382 I will not go. 32 00:02:26,592 --> 00:02:32,301 Why would I go running out to greet the Later Jin? 33 00:02:32,301 --> 00:02:36,260 How dare they bring such an evil letter! 34 00:02:36,260 --> 00:02:39,644 However, if you do not step up... 35 00:02:39,644 --> 00:02:42,483 that is what they will take issue with first. 36 00:02:42,483 --> 00:02:48,087 If the envoys turn back now, there will be no way to stop the war. 37 00:02:48,087 --> 00:02:52,204 Your Majesty, please go greet him for now. 38 00:02:53,104 --> 00:02:56,862 I will not go. Did you not hear me? 39 00:02:56,862 --> 00:03:00,465 I said I will not greet the Later Jin's envoys! 40 00:03:08,662 --> 00:03:10,054 Crown Prince. 41 00:03:11,902 --> 00:03:13,171 Prince. 42 00:03:13,172 --> 00:03:15,006 What has happened? 43 00:03:15,006 --> 00:03:17,120 The King is unrelenting. 44 00:03:17,120 --> 00:03:20,000 But, the Later Jin have already entered the city. 45 00:03:22,403 --> 00:03:23,670 Crown Prince. 46 00:03:24,460 --> 00:03:28,610 They say they will not move from the gate unless the King himself comes. 47 00:03:28,610 --> 00:03:30,629 They say they will merely return. 48 00:03:30,987 --> 00:03:32,346 Crown Prince. 49 00:03:34,286 --> 00:03:38,383 Prepare the carriage. I will go there myself. 50 00:03:38,384 --> 00:03:39,862 What? 51 00:03:39,862 --> 00:03:43,845 But Prince, if Father were to find out... 52 00:03:43,845 --> 00:03:46,540 I cannot let Father withstand this disgrace! 53 00:03:47,636 --> 00:03:51,310 If I do not do something, their entire party will return. 54 00:03:52,084 --> 00:03:55,025 If that happens, we will no longer be able to stop the catastrophe. 55 00:04:04,444 --> 00:04:06,730 - Princess. - Father. 56 00:04:06,730 --> 00:04:08,840 What is the situation? 57 00:04:09,685 --> 00:04:11,978 The King refuses to go. 58 00:04:11,978 --> 00:04:14,294 So, the Crown Prince has decided to go. 59 00:04:14,294 --> 00:04:16,835 Someone needs to meet the Later Jin's envoys. 60 00:04:17,148 --> 00:04:19,004 What about the King? 61 00:04:19,004 --> 00:04:21,312 Has the King agreed to this? 62 00:04:21,748 --> 00:04:25,299 No, I believe this is the Crown Prince's decision. 63 00:04:26,456 --> 00:04:27,836 No, he cannot. 64 00:04:27,836 --> 00:04:31,890 This could become a conflict between father and son. 65 00:04:31,890 --> 00:04:33,461 You must stop the Crown Prince. 66 00:04:33,461 --> 00:04:37,162 But... the Crown Prince must do something at this time. 67 00:04:37,162 --> 00:04:40,000 Stopping this dispute is more urgent than anything. 68 00:05:15,606 --> 00:05:18,116 [Yong Gol Dae] 69 00:05:23,504 --> 00:05:26,893 This is still a diplomatic procession. 70 00:05:26,893 --> 00:05:28,893 Shouldn't you get your men to be cautious? 71 00:05:29,451 --> 00:05:32,096 Leave them be... Let them do as they please. 72 00:05:32,096 --> 00:05:33,322 Sir? 73 00:05:34,187 --> 00:05:36,525 They should know, exactly, who we are. 74 00:05:36,526 --> 00:05:40,825 And why we are here. 75 00:05:40,825 --> 00:05:43,303 It's not a bad idea to show them in this manner. 76 00:05:46,075 --> 00:05:48,531 Why isn't the King of Joseon here yet? 77 00:05:48,531 --> 00:05:51,871 He's not refusing to greet us, is he? 78 00:05:53,650 --> 00:05:55,677 I'll look into it, General. 79 00:05:57,438 --> 00:05:58,988 Oh, General! 80 00:05:58,988 --> 00:06:02,185 I see a Joseon party over there. 81 00:06:03,052 --> 00:06:04,086 Over there. 82 00:06:20,426 --> 00:06:23,772 General, this is Joseon's Crown Prince. 83 00:06:23,772 --> 00:06:24,937 Crown Prince? 84 00:06:25,918 --> 00:06:28,364 Not the King, but the Crown Prince? 85 00:06:32,360 --> 00:06:34,864 The King is ill in bed. 86 00:06:35,615 --> 00:06:38,038 So, I ended up coming instead. 87 00:06:38,038 --> 00:06:42,509 I don't think this is the place for us to talk. 88 00:06:43,407 --> 00:06:46,068 Why don't I take you to the Mohwa Hall? 89 00:06:51,683 --> 00:06:53,875 What did you say? 90 00:06:53,875 --> 00:06:57,516 Who went to meet them? The Crown Prince? 91 00:06:57,516 --> 00:07:00,856 Yes, Your Majesty. 92 00:07:00,856 --> 00:07:06,398 Just now, the Crown Prince went in your place... 93 00:07:25,191 --> 00:07:28,816 Is the Crown Princess inside? 94 00:07:28,817 --> 00:07:30,346 Yes, Ma'am. 95 00:07:44,053 --> 00:07:46,168 Crown Princess. 96 00:07:46,168 --> 00:07:47,836 Maid Jo. 97 00:07:47,836 --> 00:07:50,591 I heard the news. 98 00:07:50,591 --> 00:07:53,796 The Crown Prince acted without the King's permission. 99 00:07:53,796 --> 00:07:56,062 He went on his own to meet the Later Jin party. 100 00:07:57,186 --> 00:08:01,644 Crown Princess, I was worried so I came here to see you. 101 00:08:02,192 --> 00:08:06,768 What if the King were to misunderstand this situation? 102 00:08:06,768 --> 00:08:08,138 What do you mean, misunderstand? 103 00:08:09,065 --> 00:08:11,191 Misunderstand what? 104 00:08:11,597 --> 00:08:13,277 You should know. 105 00:08:13,917 --> 00:08:18,384 Isn't that why you're sitting here so anxiously like this? 106 00:08:19,586 --> 00:08:22,174 But, do not worry. 107 00:08:22,175 --> 00:08:26,120 The Crown Prince would not have had any ulterior motives. 108 00:08:27,393 --> 00:08:31,042 I do believe that, and I will tell that to the King. 109 00:08:41,554 --> 00:08:46,239 Are you... the king? 110 00:08:47,286 --> 00:08:48,667 Father. 111 00:08:49,354 --> 00:08:51,095 Answer me. 112 00:08:51,096 --> 00:08:57,465 Is the king of this nation not me, but you? 113 00:09:01,646 --> 00:09:07,032 Father, how could you ask me such a question? 114 00:09:07,868 --> 00:09:12,398 Do you really think it possible... that I would have such motivations? 115 00:09:12,398 --> 00:09:15,872 If that's not true... If that's not the case... 116 00:09:17,836 --> 00:09:20,713 I said that they should be sent away. Who do you think you are? 117 00:09:20,713 --> 00:09:23,936 Why would you greet Later Jin's envoys? 118 00:09:25,079 --> 00:09:27,486 How dare you allow those evil ones... 119 00:09:29,206 --> 00:09:31,284 into my land. 120 00:09:31,284 --> 00:09:32,862 Father. 121 00:09:32,863 --> 00:09:35,521 The reason I did that is... 122 00:09:35,522 --> 00:09:39,998 The reality that Joseon is faced with is that we cannot force them out. 123 00:09:41,032 --> 00:09:42,782 However... 124 00:09:44,773 --> 00:09:47,904 I could not let you stand before them. 125 00:09:49,265 --> 00:09:50,459 So... 126 00:09:51,632 --> 00:09:55,716 Are you saying you sacrificed yourself for me? 127 00:09:55,716 --> 00:09:58,361 For this bad father of yours... 128 00:09:58,361 --> 00:10:01,604 For this incompetent King... 129 00:10:01,604 --> 00:10:03,774 That is not the case, Father. 130 00:10:03,774 --> 00:10:09,061 Please, accept my sincerity. 131 00:10:09,062 --> 00:10:13,256 Be quiet! I don't want to hear it. 132 00:10:16,765 --> 00:10:19,591 In the past, that year 1907... 133 00:10:20,649 --> 00:10:23,223 You do not know how they humiliated me. 134 00:10:23,223 --> 00:10:28,385 If you remembered that... you would not be able to do this. 135 00:10:28,385 --> 00:10:34,667 If you understood your King's heart... even a little bit. 136 00:10:35,235 --> 00:10:36,642 Father. 137 00:10:37,616 --> 00:10:40,361 How could I not know that? 138 00:10:42,456 --> 00:10:47,944 As for the disgrace and shame brought on us by them, how could I forget it? 139 00:10:50,050 --> 00:10:51,679 However, Father... 140 00:10:53,000 --> 00:10:55,972 I, too, remember in 1907, how you were hurting. 141 00:10:55,972 --> 00:11:01,018 Having lost this land and the innocent people. 142 00:11:02,811 --> 00:11:05,536 I remember you, as well. 143 00:11:07,300 --> 00:11:09,518 - What did you say? - That's right. 144 00:11:09,519 --> 00:11:11,793 You did not show it. 145 00:11:11,793 --> 00:11:16,637 As this nation's King, you suffered more than anyone. 146 00:11:16,638 --> 00:11:19,366 Did you not, Father? 147 00:11:20,933 --> 00:11:25,636 That is why I could not stand by and watch. 148 00:11:25,637 --> 00:11:28,543 I could not bring war to this land again. 149 00:11:28,543 --> 00:11:30,124 I could not let you... 150 00:11:32,659 --> 00:11:34,512 suffer like that again. 151 00:11:36,084 --> 00:11:38,505 And put you through that again. 152 00:11:42,786 --> 00:11:44,224 Crown Prince... 153 00:11:46,108 --> 00:11:51,212 However... that is merely my greed. 154 00:11:53,333 --> 00:11:57,523 Please forgive me being unable to having a deeper motive. 155 00:11:59,067 --> 00:12:00,318 I... 156 00:12:02,296 --> 00:12:06,073 I will accept any punishment you see fit to give me, Father. 157 00:12:39,701 --> 00:12:41,079 Prince. 158 00:12:42,841 --> 00:12:46,484 You've been here all along, worried about me? 159 00:12:46,485 --> 00:12:48,959 Do not worry too much. 160 00:12:48,960 --> 00:12:53,213 Father trusts and relies on you more than anyone. 161 00:12:53,213 --> 00:12:56,472 Yes... he did. 162 00:12:58,648 --> 00:13:01,102 That is why my heart hurts more. 163 00:13:02,461 --> 00:13:04,600 It will be I who... 164 00:13:06,194 --> 00:13:08,163 goes against my father's wishes. 165 00:13:16,021 --> 00:13:19,778 Yes, that is what the Crown Prince would have done. 166 00:13:19,778 --> 00:13:26,327 To avert the crisis, he took on the shame that was meant for the King. 167 00:13:28,069 --> 00:13:30,310 He is that kind of person. 168 00:13:30,310 --> 00:13:34,597 I wonder if the fact that he has such virtue will bear fruit. 169 00:13:35,487 --> 00:13:36,667 For a long time... 170 00:13:36,667 --> 00:13:41,713 So often these virtues were prohibited within the royal family and government. 171 00:13:41,713 --> 00:13:45,823 The issue with Later Jin is only just getting started, isn't it? 172 00:13:47,517 --> 00:13:52,826 On top of that, if a conflict arises between the King and son... 173 00:13:52,826 --> 00:13:56,871 That's why have to protect him. 174 00:14:00,006 --> 00:14:03,701 Yes, that's what we'll have to do. 175 00:14:46,008 --> 00:14:47,181 Sir. 176 00:14:47,182 --> 00:14:49,360 Is the minister inside? 177 00:14:49,360 --> 00:14:51,206 Yes, come in. 178 00:14:51,206 --> 00:14:55,322 You wait out here. 179 00:14:55,322 --> 00:14:56,437 Yes, Father. 180 00:15:00,481 --> 00:15:05,329 This is the secret house that I heard so much about? 181 00:15:05,329 --> 00:15:06,740 Goodness. 182 00:15:06,740 --> 00:15:10,492 It's nice... it really is. 183 00:15:18,235 --> 00:15:20,629 Nothing much will happen, right? 184 00:15:20,629 --> 00:15:24,716 Those barbarians are always threatening, don't you agree? 185 00:15:24,716 --> 00:15:26,912 I can't tell. 186 00:15:26,912 --> 00:15:31,331 The party that came in this time was really large. It was not ordinary. 187 00:15:31,331 --> 00:15:32,417 What? 188 00:15:33,034 --> 00:15:36,490 Do you think another war will break out, at this rate? 189 00:15:36,490 --> 00:15:38,393 What? No way! 190 00:15:38,393 --> 00:15:40,942 You don't need to worry about that stuff. 191 00:15:40,943 --> 00:15:42,036 That's true. 192 00:15:42,037 --> 00:15:45,696 Don't worry about it. Nothing will happen. 193 00:15:46,685 --> 00:15:50,037 Yes, don't worry about anything. 194 00:15:50,037 --> 00:15:52,554 Eat this, and get some strength. 195 00:15:52,554 --> 00:15:56,422 That's right. You barely managed to live and got here to Joseon. 196 00:15:56,422 --> 00:15:59,287 The heavens would not be that cruel. 197 00:16:01,969 --> 00:16:05,595 Here, it's hot. Be careful when you eat it. 198 00:16:07,548 --> 00:16:12,534 Is this it? The Later Jin plan that you spoke of? 199 00:16:12,534 --> 00:16:14,614 When Later Jin was expanding... 200 00:16:14,614 --> 00:16:18,124 Mongol, their neighboring country, was not subjugated. 201 00:16:18,125 --> 00:16:22,104 They just gave them a scare, but left them alone. 202 00:16:23,922 --> 00:16:28,167 However, now that he's become emperor, things are different. 203 00:16:28,167 --> 00:16:32,387 He has completely dominated Mongol. 204 00:16:32,387 --> 00:16:38,257 So... are you saying Joseon will become that way too? 205 00:16:38,257 --> 00:16:42,847 Sir, when a big wave is coming, there is nowhere to turn to. 206 00:16:42,847 --> 00:16:46,818 You will have to go where it takes you. 207 00:16:50,245 --> 00:16:55,102 If you do well, you can survive it. 208 00:16:55,102 --> 00:16:59,000 Or, you can ride that wave. 209 00:16:59,000 --> 00:17:01,291 But still... 210 00:17:01,292 --> 00:17:05,372 How can you say we should accept these kinds of demands? 211 00:17:05,372 --> 00:17:08,140 Even if we do accept it... 212 00:17:08,140 --> 00:17:12,989 how would I say those words to the King with my own mouth? 213 00:17:12,989 --> 00:17:18,362 My head will be cut off before the wave even gets here. 214 00:17:18,363 --> 00:17:21,505 You don't need to be the one to say anything. 215 00:17:21,506 --> 00:17:23,980 You need to use a representative. 216 00:17:25,573 --> 00:17:26,934 A representative? 217 00:17:26,934 --> 00:17:32,280 As it turns out, there happens to be one. 218 00:17:32,280 --> 00:17:36,135 Someone who wants to walk down that thorny road. 219 00:17:36,135 --> 00:17:38,432 A volunteer. 220 00:17:39,667 --> 00:17:40,735 What? 221 00:17:42,958 --> 00:17:44,101 So... 222 00:17:44,102 --> 00:17:48,856 Those barbarians are not budging, and sitting there at Mohwa Hall? 223 00:17:50,312 --> 00:17:53,221 They want me there on my knees? 224 00:17:53,221 --> 00:17:55,933 That's what he's waiting for? 225 00:17:55,934 --> 00:17:58,187 Forgive me, Your Highness. 226 00:18:00,705 --> 00:18:05,980 If it was going to be this way, you should've sent him away immediately. 227 00:18:05,980 --> 00:18:11,100 They are now scorning you, Your Majesty. 228 00:18:13,908 --> 00:18:18,625 Why did the prince let them in to begin with? 229 00:18:19,853 --> 00:18:23,712 Your Majesty, I wonder if the Crown Prince was just being naive. 230 00:18:23,712 --> 00:18:26,562 Do you think Princess Jungmyung was manipulating him? 231 00:18:28,891 --> 00:18:29,944 What? 232 00:18:29,944 --> 00:18:33,217 I mentioned this before, did I not? 233 00:18:33,218 --> 00:18:36,051 That's what I have been worried about. 234 00:18:38,360 --> 00:18:40,977 They do not consider the affront to you. 235 00:18:40,978 --> 00:18:43,933 They only care about stopping the war. 236 00:18:43,933 --> 00:18:47,259 They chatter like parrots. 237 00:18:49,752 --> 00:18:51,778 I can't help but think... 238 00:18:51,778 --> 00:18:55,985 they are all just manipulating the prince. 239 00:18:55,986 --> 00:18:59,341 Maid Jo, your words are too severe. 240 00:18:59,341 --> 00:19:00,750 What? 241 00:19:00,750 --> 00:19:05,821 Aren't you the one who is speaking out of turn? 242 00:19:05,821 --> 00:19:07,287 Ma'am. 243 00:19:12,541 --> 00:19:15,965 Your Majesty, Prime Minister is here to see you. 244 00:19:18,059 --> 00:19:19,560 Let him enter. 245 00:19:26,727 --> 00:19:28,134 Your Highness. 246 00:19:42,143 --> 00:19:43,282 Sir. 247 00:19:46,635 --> 00:19:48,774 I have brought him here. 248 00:19:48,774 --> 00:19:51,404 - Lord. - Sir. 249 00:19:51,404 --> 00:19:53,560 We meet again, Lord. 250 00:19:53,560 --> 00:19:57,396 Oh right... I hear you are now the late King's son-in-law. 251 00:19:57,396 --> 00:19:59,246 Thank you for coming. 252 00:19:59,247 --> 00:20:01,547 Let's go inside. 253 00:20:01,547 --> 00:20:03,919 Can you keep watch for us? 254 00:20:03,919 --> 00:20:05,894 Yes, do not worry. 255 00:20:19,204 --> 00:20:20,805 Princess. 256 00:20:20,806 --> 00:20:25,241 I know it was difficult for you, so I thank you for coming here. 257 00:20:25,242 --> 00:20:26,492 Not at all. 258 00:20:26,492 --> 00:20:30,699 I also hope for peace between Joseon and Later Jin. 259 00:20:31,696 --> 00:20:34,393 Please ask me what you're curious about. 260 00:20:34,393 --> 00:20:38,207 As long as it's not harmful to my nation, I will answer your question. 261 00:20:39,692 --> 00:20:42,385 Sit. Let us sit and talk. 262 00:20:48,307 --> 00:20:51,584 We'd like to know about Yong Gol Dae, who has come here as an emissary. 263 00:20:51,586 --> 00:20:53,550 How is his character? 264 00:20:54,753 --> 00:20:57,627 As expected, you're here about General Yong. 265 00:20:57,627 --> 00:21:03,041 From what I hear, he is most forward when it comes to Later Jin's aggression. 266 00:21:03,041 --> 00:21:04,227 Is that right? 267 00:21:04,228 --> 00:21:09,233 If that is true, then there is no chance for a compromise with Joseon, is there? 268 00:21:16,140 --> 00:21:20,927 Father, I'm sorry but... 269 00:21:21,891 --> 00:21:26,067 Yes, you brought them in. 270 00:21:26,067 --> 00:21:30,240 So, you can go and meet them in person. 271 00:21:32,224 --> 00:21:35,677 Like you said, as King of this nation... 272 00:21:37,782 --> 00:21:41,525 I cannot be disgraced by the barbarians. 273 00:21:42,879 --> 00:21:46,538 This is not only because of my suspicions of you. 274 00:21:48,216 --> 00:21:51,811 It's because I am, in fact, Joseon itself. 275 00:21:53,526 --> 00:21:55,573 I know, Father. 276 00:21:55,574 --> 00:21:57,634 Therefore... 277 00:22:00,324 --> 00:22:02,382 I do not expect to be revered. 278 00:22:02,383 --> 00:22:06,320 How can the nation be in comfort... 279 00:22:08,043 --> 00:22:09,781 when the citizens are dying? 280 00:22:12,878 --> 00:22:17,458 So you should go and meet the emissary Yong Gol Dae. 281 00:22:17,459 --> 00:22:23,375 Is it just as the letter states or are there other compromises? 282 00:22:29,473 --> 00:22:32,644 Then it is because of those reasons? 283 00:22:32,644 --> 00:22:35,492 That's why the Crown Prince is going to the negotiations. 284 00:22:36,535 --> 00:22:40,047 That meeting will only result in loss, not gain. 285 00:22:40,047 --> 00:22:44,182 That is why he wants to put another's hand into that snake pit. 286 00:22:45,495 --> 00:22:47,630 That's what the ministers want. 287 00:22:48,918 --> 00:22:50,549 As well as the King. 288 00:22:50,549 --> 00:22:52,206 How could they... 289 00:22:53,209 --> 00:22:55,962 I'm concerned the Crown Prince will be in a difficult situation. 290 00:22:55,962 --> 00:22:59,907 By putting himself at the frontline of our dealings with Later Jin. 291 00:23:03,890 --> 00:23:06,761 Crown Princess, Crown Princess. 292 00:23:06,761 --> 00:23:09,639 You have to be more careful at a time like this. 293 00:23:09,640 --> 00:23:13,735 I'm doing this because I must be careful. 294 00:23:13,736 --> 00:23:16,615 I have to avoid the many eyes that reside in the palace. 295 00:23:16,615 --> 00:23:19,144 Crown Princess. 296 00:23:19,144 --> 00:23:23,250 Let's go. I need to see the Princess. 297 00:23:23,250 --> 00:23:27,875 I cannot just watch the Crown Prince put himself in a difficult situation. 298 00:23:31,396 --> 00:23:34,009 [Mohwa Hall] 299 00:24:15,578 --> 00:24:17,505 Look here, Later Jin official. 300 00:24:17,505 --> 00:24:20,646 Isn't this going too far? 301 00:24:22,073 --> 00:24:24,186 You're overly rude. 302 00:24:24,186 --> 00:24:28,884 The nation's Crown Prince is here. Shouldn't you keep your manners? 303 00:24:40,216 --> 00:24:44,925 I'm sorry, but he says it's Joseon who has no manners. 304 00:24:44,925 --> 00:24:48,418 He's been waiting for Joseon's King. 305 00:24:49,667 --> 00:24:51,019 But... 306 00:24:54,202 --> 00:24:56,218 you did walk all the way here. 307 00:24:56,218 --> 00:24:59,629 Let's hear what you have to say. 308 00:25:02,913 --> 00:25:08,088 - Everyone, get out! - Yes, sir! 309 00:25:26,009 --> 00:25:29,011 Goodness, what is this we're doing? 310 00:25:29,011 --> 00:25:33,441 What is this we're doing with the barbarians? 311 00:25:33,441 --> 00:25:35,322 The Crown Prince is getting it the worst. 312 00:25:35,322 --> 00:25:38,973 Look at how they're treating the nation's Crown Prince. 313 00:25:38,973 --> 00:25:41,079 I only heard about how savage they were. 314 00:25:41,079 --> 00:25:43,080 I am truly offended by them. 315 00:25:43,080 --> 00:25:45,077 Let's go. 316 00:26:00,938 --> 00:26:03,130 Hold on a moment. 317 00:26:08,291 --> 00:26:10,327 If you are okay with it... 318 00:26:10,328 --> 00:26:14,358 Why don't you all join them while you wait? 319 00:26:14,358 --> 00:26:16,533 What? 320 00:26:16,534 --> 00:26:19,925 You want us to do what? 321 00:26:21,144 --> 00:26:24,650 They would like to be hospitable. 322 00:26:24,651 --> 00:26:27,846 What? Hospitable? 323 00:26:30,587 --> 00:26:34,493 No, thank you. Let them know that we are fine. 324 00:26:34,493 --> 00:26:38,803 I don't know about that. I think you had better go. 325 00:26:38,803 --> 00:26:44,243 Refusing hospitable invitations like this is considered bad manners in Later Jin. 326 00:26:45,285 --> 00:26:48,591 What? Manners? 327 00:26:48,591 --> 00:26:51,971 These are special roots and herbs. 328 00:26:51,971 --> 00:26:57,882 I heard that people in Later Jin also enjoy eating and drinking these foods. 329 00:26:59,706 --> 00:27:01,372 You shouldn't have brought anything. 330 00:27:01,373 --> 00:27:04,578 You call this a gift and bring such a thing. 331 00:27:04,578 --> 00:27:10,172 Joseon's products are all ours anyways. 332 00:27:16,658 --> 00:27:19,731 Do you know the word 'Hwa Moo Shib Il Hong'? 333 00:27:22,398 --> 00:27:27,228 It appears in the book 'Yang Man Ri' by Nam Song. 334 00:27:27,229 --> 00:27:33,250 It means that even the most beautiful flower doesn't last more than ten days. 335 00:27:35,810 --> 00:27:40,207 Some time in the past, a rude envoy from the Ming dynasty came to Joseon. 336 00:27:40,207 --> 00:27:43,018 I heard that he said something similar as you. 337 00:27:43,018 --> 00:27:47,757 But, even though the Ming dynasty acted like that then... 338 00:27:47,758 --> 00:27:50,701 Aren't they currently losing the battle? 339 00:27:52,842 --> 00:27:54,331 So what, Prince? 340 00:27:54,332 --> 00:27:59,095 Don't be so drunk on your power now that you do something you can't take back. 341 00:27:59,095 --> 00:28:02,626 The glory that Later Jin is enjoying now... 342 00:28:02,626 --> 00:28:08,548 Someday, it could disappear from history. 343 00:28:26,131 --> 00:28:27,723 Double six! 344 00:28:27,723 --> 00:28:30,634 No more or no less. 345 00:28:30,634 --> 00:28:32,446 Just double six. 346 00:28:32,447 --> 00:28:36,756 Be strong, sir. If you do well, we could win! 347 00:28:36,756 --> 00:28:37,823 Okay. 348 00:28:37,824 --> 00:28:40,475 Double six, double six. 349 00:28:43,890 --> 00:28:45,162 It's six. 350 00:28:49,154 --> 00:28:51,134 It's six! 351 00:28:51,134 --> 00:28:54,739 It's a double six! 352 00:28:54,739 --> 00:28:57,384 - It's six! - It's a double six! 353 00:28:57,384 --> 00:29:00,568 Hey, you bastards. Don't mess around. 354 00:29:00,569 --> 00:29:04,837 When it comes to using brains, we won't ever lose out to you! 355 00:29:06,347 --> 00:29:10,682 Hey now, how is this using your brain? And what if they understand you? 356 00:29:10,682 --> 00:29:14,333 Hey, I'm Kim Gyung Jin. 357 00:29:14,333 --> 00:29:16,789 Who cares if they understand or not? 358 00:29:16,789 --> 00:29:20,978 Roll the dice once more. If you get it again, they lose twice. 359 00:29:20,978 --> 00:29:23,029 - Oh, that's true. - That's true. 360 00:29:23,029 --> 00:29:26,177 Okay, double six... double six. 361 00:29:34,826 --> 00:29:39,165 So, you're saying that you never know when Later Jin might disappear. 362 00:29:39,165 --> 00:29:41,117 And I should be careful? 363 00:29:43,379 --> 00:29:44,776 But, Your Highness... 364 00:29:46,077 --> 00:29:47,606 It's Qing now. 365 00:29:48,846 --> 00:29:51,599 Later Jin's constitution is now the Qing dynasty. 366 00:29:51,599 --> 00:29:54,866 Khan is now the Emperor. 367 00:29:54,866 --> 00:29:57,941 So, enough with those kinds of threats. 368 00:29:57,941 --> 00:30:02,241 Why don't you just give me an answer to the letter now? 369 00:30:03,310 --> 00:30:07,973 Joseon should now sever all ties with the Ming dynasty. 370 00:30:07,973 --> 00:30:11,725 Joseon should pledge to be the subject of sovereign Qing. 371 00:30:11,725 --> 00:30:14,024 General, that is... 372 00:30:14,024 --> 00:30:16,788 Yes, it is unfair. 373 00:30:18,082 --> 00:30:21,245 The fact that the Crown Prince is here and not the King... 374 00:30:21,246 --> 00:30:23,669 Isn't that the real reason? 375 00:30:25,000 --> 00:30:28,067 But, as my commander... 376 00:30:31,290 --> 00:30:33,658 I do like your spirit. 377 00:30:33,658 --> 00:30:36,283 So, I will give you one word of advice. 378 00:30:36,284 --> 00:30:38,716 If you want strength... 379 00:30:38,717 --> 00:30:40,236 First... 380 00:30:41,736 --> 00:30:46,644 You must acknowledge that you have no strength. 381 00:30:46,644 --> 00:30:49,173 Acknowledging that means... 382 00:30:49,173 --> 00:30:53,805 accepting all the scorn without turning it away. 383 00:30:53,806 --> 00:30:55,855 And that very moment... 384 00:30:58,787 --> 00:31:00,513 Do not forget it. 385 00:31:13,346 --> 00:31:15,922 I heard that the Crown Prince is here. 386 00:31:15,922 --> 00:31:19,602 He is in a meeting with General Yong Gol Dae. 387 00:31:24,194 --> 00:31:25,500 Your Highness. 388 00:31:39,261 --> 00:31:40,522 Your Highness. 389 00:31:43,941 --> 00:31:45,790 Yong Gol Dae... 390 00:31:47,130 --> 00:31:52,272 He told me painful things that I could not avoid hearing. 391 00:31:55,990 --> 00:31:57,237 So... 392 00:31:58,456 --> 00:32:01,650 I believe I have only two choices left. 393 00:32:04,266 --> 00:32:07,843 I can face him head on with the small amount of strength that I have or... 394 00:32:09,890 --> 00:32:11,890 I can take that scorn that is coming. 395 00:32:14,424 --> 00:32:16,018 And never forget it. 396 00:32:27,234 --> 00:32:30,812 Princess, I beg you. I need a favor. 397 00:32:30,813 --> 00:32:33,670 Please, help us. 398 00:32:35,640 --> 00:32:39,680 I know it's not proper of me to ask. 399 00:32:39,681 --> 00:32:42,830 And I know I shouldn't be doing this. 400 00:32:44,740 --> 00:32:46,260 Crown Princess. 401 00:32:46,260 --> 00:32:51,390 But, Maid Jo had come to see me. 402 00:32:51,391 --> 00:32:54,630 She said she'd help the Crown Prince. 403 00:32:54,631 --> 00:32:58,010 And she indirectly inquired about your involvement. 404 00:32:59,920 --> 00:33:03,670 How could I not know what she meant by that? 405 00:33:03,671 --> 00:33:07,711 How could I not know what she will say to the King? 406 00:33:08,810 --> 00:33:09,890 Ma'am. 407 00:33:09,891 --> 00:33:15,178 The Crown Prince is standing on the edge of a blade. 408 00:33:16,454 --> 00:33:20,608 Please convince him otherwise, that he must not do so. 409 00:33:22,384 --> 00:33:26,115 He will listen to you, Princess. 410 00:33:40,961 --> 00:33:45,360 I wonder if the fact that he has such virtue will bear fruit. 411 00:33:45,361 --> 00:33:47,480 For a long time... 412 00:33:47,480 --> 00:33:52,490 So often these virtues were prohibited within the royal family and government. 413 00:33:54,050 --> 00:33:58,270 My father and brother's relationship must not go awry. 414 00:33:58,270 --> 00:34:04,040 This nation's royal family suffered so many tragedies of this nature. 415 00:34:07,591 --> 00:34:09,091 Ma'am. 416 00:34:11,561 --> 00:34:16,571 Lady Jung, when it's daybreak, send a message to the east palace. 417 00:34:16,572 --> 00:34:20,111 Tell them I need to speak to the Crown Prince. 418 00:34:20,112 --> 00:34:22,121 Yes, Ma'am. 419 00:34:31,101 --> 00:34:34,891 So the Crown Princess went out to the secret house? 420 00:34:34,891 --> 00:34:37,981 She met Princess Jungmyung in private? 421 00:34:37,981 --> 00:34:40,861 This late in the night? 422 00:34:40,861 --> 00:34:44,871 Yes, Ma'am. I surely confirmed it. 423 00:34:46,760 --> 00:34:50,831 Provoking that young wench made her reveal her tail, as expected. 424 00:34:53,711 --> 00:34:55,961 It would've been better if she had come to my side. 425 00:34:55,961 --> 00:34:59,371 Well, this isn't bad either. 426 00:35:01,651 --> 00:35:06,061 Maid Jo is making a very interesting suggestion. 427 00:35:08,101 --> 00:35:11,760 She does have exceptional smarts when it comes to these things. 428 00:35:13,461 --> 00:35:16,481 Crown Prince. Crown Prince... huh? 429 00:35:16,481 --> 00:35:19,661 It's a suggestion that brings us no harm. 430 00:35:19,661 --> 00:35:22,530 When the nation is in disarray 431 00:35:22,530 --> 00:35:27,030 shouldn't we prepare the next king we will be appointing? 432 00:35:27,030 --> 00:35:29,411 As we always have. 433 00:35:39,811 --> 00:35:41,740 What did you say? 434 00:35:41,740 --> 00:35:45,121 What did you tell me to do? 435 00:35:55,530 --> 00:35:57,871 A pledge ceremony, Your Majesty. 436 00:35:57,871 --> 00:36:01,861 Messenger Yon Gol Dae wishes to confirm Joseon's pledge to Later Jin... 437 00:36:01,861 --> 00:36:07,911 No... they wish to confirm Joseon's pledge towards the Qing dynasty. 438 00:36:13,211 --> 00:36:14,760 Crown Prince. 439 00:36:14,760 --> 00:36:19,001 When you say a pledge ceremony, isn't that what they wanted in the past? 440 00:36:19,001 --> 00:36:24,151 Where one drinks the wild animal's blood with them as a ritual? 441 00:36:24,152 --> 00:36:26,431 That is right, Prime Minister. 442 00:36:27,911 --> 00:36:31,661 But back then, the King did not participate himself. 443 00:36:31,661 --> 00:36:33,411 His officials went instead. 444 00:36:34,721 --> 00:36:36,351 They said that this time around... 445 00:36:39,691 --> 00:36:42,211 the king of Joseon must be present. 446 00:36:43,151 --> 00:36:45,831 What? What in the world... 447 00:36:47,771 --> 00:36:51,061 They also said, if it happens as so... 448 00:36:53,411 --> 00:36:58,721 All Joseon prisoners in Qing dynasty will be sent home with no other conditions. 449 00:37:00,891 --> 00:37:02,191 So... 450 00:37:02,931 --> 00:37:06,311 Are you saying that I should present myself there? 451 00:37:07,530 --> 00:37:12,581 That I should drink fresh blood with the barbarians like an animal? 452 00:37:12,581 --> 00:37:15,411 Forgive me for saying this. 453 00:37:15,411 --> 00:37:23,780 As of now, that seems to be the only way to stop the impending war. 454 00:37:26,181 --> 00:37:28,221 If we can't stop the war, then Joseon... 455 00:37:29,490 --> 00:37:31,490 will have to suffer through... 456 00:37:33,231 --> 00:37:35,231 another war. 457 00:37:42,791 --> 00:37:45,611 Your Majesty, that is unacceptable. 458 00:37:45,611 --> 00:37:48,341 Giving up our lives will be better than 459 00:37:48,341 --> 00:37:51,981 being disgraced by the barbarians that way. 460 00:37:51,981 --> 00:37:57,091 Forgive me, but don't be so hasty in giving up lives, Minister of Protocol. 461 00:37:57,461 --> 00:37:59,260 It's not just about your life. 462 00:37:59,521 --> 00:38:02,161 The entire nation's people's lives are on the line. 463 00:38:02,161 --> 00:38:06,451 So is it right for us keep our lives by becoming like the barbarians? 464 00:38:06,451 --> 00:38:09,611 Drinking shed blood is barbaric only to us. 465 00:38:09,612 --> 00:38:14,071 For them, as nomads, it's a ritual, a part of their culture. 466 00:38:14,072 --> 00:38:17,001 If we can't drive Qing dynasty away 467 00:38:17,001 --> 00:38:21,041 we will need to respect their traditions, as well. 468 00:38:21,041 --> 00:38:24,151 Qing? Did you say Qing dynasty? 469 00:38:25,331 --> 00:38:27,800 Why don't you say 'emperor' now? 470 00:38:27,800 --> 00:38:31,071 Your Majesty, this is wrong. 471 00:38:31,071 --> 00:38:37,061 Better to behead the emissary Yong Gol Dae to show that Joseon stands firm. 472 00:38:41,421 --> 00:38:47,411 Your Majesty, then should we go to a war when our defeat is so apparent? 473 00:38:47,411 --> 00:38:51,861 If we agree now, then we can get our prisoners back home. 474 00:38:51,861 --> 00:38:53,490 If we don't... 475 00:38:53,490 --> 00:38:58,191 only the sacrifices of innocent people will ensue. 476 00:38:58,192 --> 00:39:00,421 You, Jicheon! 477 00:39:00,421 --> 00:39:02,931 - What is this nonsense? - What should we do? 478 00:39:02,931 --> 00:39:05,591 But, we must avoid war. 479 00:39:22,081 --> 00:39:24,260 Burn everything from Later Jin! 480 00:39:24,260 --> 00:39:29,401 Rather than bowing down to them, let's face the barbarians and fight! 481 00:39:30,550 --> 00:39:32,021 Let's face them head on! 482 00:39:32,021 --> 00:39:35,771 What? Face them head on? Are you saying we should all die? 483 00:39:35,771 --> 00:39:39,021 We are finally about to make a living now. 484 00:39:39,021 --> 00:39:41,841 You want to start another war? 485 00:39:41,842 --> 00:39:44,361 You treacherous traitor! 486 00:39:44,361 --> 00:39:46,361 Are you saying it's okay to hand over our nation? 487 00:39:46,362 --> 00:39:49,611 All of you want to live as the barbarians' dogs? 488 00:39:49,612 --> 00:39:54,541 That's right! I want to live even if it means I become a dog. 489 00:39:54,541 --> 00:39:57,490 Who cares whether we're under Ming or the barbarians? 490 00:39:57,490 --> 00:39:59,251 - What's the difference? - What! 491 00:39:59,251 --> 00:40:02,101 What are you all doing? Put out the fire now! 492 00:40:02,101 --> 00:40:03,651 We can't have another war! 493 00:40:09,740 --> 00:40:11,550 Burn it all! 494 00:40:29,181 --> 00:40:32,541 So, what is the King going to do? 495 00:40:32,541 --> 00:40:35,101 Is he going to accept it? 496 00:40:35,101 --> 00:40:38,581 I don't think he has decided. 497 00:40:38,581 --> 00:40:42,211 He locked the Main Hall doors, and is deliberating. 498 00:40:46,651 --> 00:40:50,351 Will the Crown Prince be able to carry the burden of this difficult situation? 499 00:40:50,351 --> 00:40:52,001 That's what worries me. 500 00:40:53,141 --> 00:40:56,411 If this causes the Crown Prince to fall out of the King's favor... 501 00:41:07,260 --> 00:41:10,101 Your Highness, Grand Prince. 502 00:41:10,101 --> 00:41:11,121 What is it? 503 00:41:11,121 --> 00:41:14,701 Grand Prince, there's a guest in the house. 504 00:41:14,701 --> 00:41:16,030 A guest? 505 00:41:21,481 --> 00:41:24,251 Grand Prince, you've arrived. 506 00:41:25,050 --> 00:41:26,641 Lord Kang Joo Seon. 507 00:41:38,481 --> 00:41:40,510 I'm here to give greetings. 508 00:41:41,701 --> 00:41:45,561 I was passing by, and thought I could get some tea. 509 00:41:45,561 --> 00:41:47,461 That's why I've come by. 510 00:41:50,021 --> 00:41:52,561 You must've been worried because of me. 511 00:41:52,561 --> 00:41:56,391 Over the past few days, you've become more gaunt. 512 00:41:57,571 --> 00:41:58,941 Crown Prince. 513 00:41:58,942 --> 00:42:03,461 What do you think about stepping aside from this situation? 514 00:42:05,431 --> 00:42:09,131 Ma'am, what do you mean? 515 00:42:12,951 --> 00:42:15,151 You're worried about me. 516 00:42:17,211 --> 00:42:18,441 My relationship with... 517 00:42:20,181 --> 00:42:21,661 the King. 518 00:42:21,661 --> 00:42:23,791 It must be a painful truth. 519 00:42:24,931 --> 00:42:29,061 You and the King are father and son. 520 00:42:29,061 --> 00:42:32,050 And at the same time, you can become enemies at anytime. 521 00:42:32,631 --> 00:42:34,661 The closest bloodline to you 522 00:42:34,661 --> 00:42:38,221 possibly becoming the most cruel political enemy. 523 00:42:38,961 --> 00:42:42,861 That is royal family, and you know this well. 524 00:42:53,851 --> 00:42:57,711 I'm sorry, but what did you just say? 525 00:42:59,280 --> 00:43:02,050 If you get down to it, in our nation's royal family 526 00:43:02,050 --> 00:43:05,541 the times the crown prince succeeds to the throne safely... 527 00:43:05,541 --> 00:43:08,611 are extremely few in number. 528 00:43:08,612 --> 00:43:11,171 Isn't that true? 529 00:43:11,172 --> 00:43:15,691 Lord, why are you saying such a thing? 530 00:43:15,691 --> 00:43:20,391 No... there is no reason. 531 00:43:20,391 --> 00:43:24,621 I'm just saying that is the reality. 532 00:43:27,111 --> 00:43:32,050 The more chaotic the times are, the more often such cases occurred. 533 00:43:33,111 --> 00:43:36,091 Where the heir changed to the one who is not the eldest. 534 00:43:36,092 --> 00:43:39,851 A case where the second eldest inherits the throne. 535 00:43:47,151 --> 00:43:48,571 No, Ma'am. 536 00:43:48,572 --> 00:43:51,641 That will not happen. 537 00:43:52,851 --> 00:43:58,111 As my father, and as this nation's King, I trust him. 538 00:43:59,291 --> 00:44:03,221 Ma'am, that is also my duty. 539 00:44:03,221 --> 00:44:04,751 Your Highness. 540 00:44:04,751 --> 00:44:08,050 The King that I know and the King I learned from... 541 00:44:08,050 --> 00:44:13,171 He may be impatient, but he's tender. 542 00:44:13,172 --> 00:44:18,280 And I'm sure there's a part of him that cares for his people. 543 00:44:21,721 --> 00:44:24,221 He will know my sincerity. 544 00:44:24,221 --> 00:44:27,451 I know he will make the right decision as King. 545 00:44:28,941 --> 00:44:34,191 Ma'am, if I as a son, do not trust and serve the King... 546 00:44:35,921 --> 00:44:38,471 how can I tell others to do so? 547 00:44:48,401 --> 00:44:50,131 A war is coming. 548 00:44:50,131 --> 00:44:52,451 Later Jin's army is storming in. 549 00:44:52,451 --> 00:44:54,821 Your Majesty, you have to escape. 550 00:44:54,821 --> 00:44:56,951 The palace will be overtaken! 551 00:44:59,591 --> 00:45:00,721 Where to? 552 00:45:02,061 --> 00:45:03,760 Where to again? 553 00:45:07,841 --> 00:45:10,740 Mother. Mother... 554 00:45:10,740 --> 00:45:12,010 Open your eyes. 555 00:45:12,010 --> 00:45:14,631 Mother... Mother... 556 00:46:25,911 --> 00:46:28,271 A pledge ceremony, Your Majesty. 557 00:46:28,841 --> 00:46:31,871 Messenger Yon Gol Dae wishes to confirm Joseon's pledge to Later Jin... 558 00:46:31,871 --> 00:46:37,931 No... they wish to confirm Joseon's pledge to the Qing dynasty. 559 00:46:37,931 --> 00:46:39,280 Your Majesty. 560 00:46:39,280 --> 00:46:41,597 I wonder if the Crown Prince was just being naive. 561 00:46:41,597 --> 00:46:44,736 Do you think Princess Jungmyung was manipulating him? 562 00:46:55,050 --> 00:46:57,981 Head Servant, are you there? 563 00:46:57,981 --> 00:47:00,371 Bring the Crown Prince, at once. 564 00:47:07,161 --> 00:47:08,931 Let me ask you one thing... 565 00:47:09,661 --> 00:47:14,260 As your father, and as the King of this nation. 566 00:47:17,791 --> 00:47:23,201 Do you still think that I should agree to do the pledge ceremony? 567 00:47:24,791 --> 00:47:26,201 Tell me. 568 00:47:27,141 --> 00:47:30,351 I want to hear your honest thoughts. 569 00:47:31,901 --> 00:47:37,161 If you're asking for my honest opinion... 570 00:47:40,780 --> 00:47:42,251 Yes, I do. 571 00:47:43,981 --> 00:47:49,571 Father, I think that at least for now, you need to accept... 572 00:47:50,431 --> 00:47:51,841 the painful reality. 573 00:47:53,081 --> 00:47:54,791 It is wretched. 574 00:47:55,891 --> 00:47:59,740 But, Joseon doesn't have the strength to fight them head-on yet. 575 00:47:59,740 --> 00:48:01,721 It is tragic. 576 00:48:02,941 --> 00:48:07,901 But, Joseon is still just a small country. 577 00:48:09,871 --> 00:48:14,401 Please forgive me and my unfilial ways for saying 578 00:48:14,401 --> 00:48:17,191 that you need to agree to such humiliation. 579 00:48:17,192 --> 00:48:22,431 But, if this can save the lives of our people... 580 00:48:24,260 --> 00:48:28,490 Father... I also trust... 581 00:48:29,681 --> 00:48:31,931 that you will willingly... 582 00:48:33,501 --> 00:48:35,411 take that path. 583 00:48:36,581 --> 00:48:38,201 Trust? 584 00:48:42,221 --> 00:48:43,780 You trust me? 585 00:48:44,760 --> 00:48:46,050 Father. 586 00:48:46,861 --> 00:48:50,331 If you endure and never forget today's humiliation 587 00:48:50,331 --> 00:48:54,131 there will be a day when Joseon will become a great nation. 588 00:48:54,132 --> 00:49:01,280 And for sure, you will be able to make that happen. 589 00:49:07,391 --> 00:49:08,471 All right. 590 00:49:10,401 --> 00:49:15,831 My duties as a king also include keeping my people safe. 591 00:49:17,530 --> 00:49:21,631 Honor and prestige. What good are they if we lose our country? 592 00:49:21,632 --> 00:49:24,300 Father. 593 00:49:29,161 --> 00:49:30,951 But one thing. 594 00:49:32,601 --> 00:49:33,901 One more thing. 595 00:49:37,701 --> 00:49:42,941 Are there other elements that made you think this way? 596 00:49:42,942 --> 00:49:44,530 By chance... 597 00:49:46,271 --> 00:49:51,321 Did you meet with the Princess in secret, and did she put you up to this? 598 00:49:54,300 --> 00:49:58,581 You must know well that I have ill will towards the Princess. 599 00:49:58,581 --> 00:50:04,461 So I must hear you say 'no' clearly. 600 00:50:04,461 --> 00:50:06,021 Crown Prince. 601 00:50:10,851 --> 00:50:12,691 No, that is not the case, Father. 602 00:50:12,692 --> 00:50:15,021 You misread the situation. 603 00:50:15,021 --> 00:50:22,291 My words regarding this matter only come from my loyalty towards you. 604 00:50:22,291 --> 00:50:26,851 What you asked will never happen, Father. 605 00:50:31,067 --> 00:50:34,525 So, Joseon's King has accepted the deal? 606 00:50:34,526 --> 00:50:36,840 He is coming to the pledge ceremony? 607 00:50:36,840 --> 00:50:39,297 Yes, that's right General. 608 00:50:39,297 --> 00:50:44,046 Also, to the Emperor, who is battling the final war with the Ming Dynasty... 609 00:50:44,495 --> 00:50:48,315 He said he would provide the support of Joseon soldiers. 610 00:51:01,345 --> 00:51:03,507 Is that true? 611 00:51:03,932 --> 00:51:06,208 The King agreed to a pledge ceremony? 612 00:51:06,208 --> 00:51:10,591 Yes, he has decided to avoid war. 613 00:51:10,591 --> 00:51:14,891 The Crown Prince's sincerity has gotten through to him. 614 00:51:29,030 --> 00:51:32,557 What time is the pledge ceremony? 615 00:51:32,557 --> 00:51:36,014 It is at 3:00 p.m. at the Mohwa Hall. 616 00:51:37,708 --> 00:51:38,969 Okay. 617 00:51:40,718 --> 00:51:43,274 It is a disgrace I'll have to go through. 618 00:51:44,834 --> 00:51:50,092 Rather than doing it in this palace... It will be better doing it there. 619 00:51:50,608 --> 00:51:55,548 Someday, Your Highness... We will repay them for the shame. 620 00:51:57,088 --> 00:51:58,327 Yes. 621 00:51:58,327 --> 00:52:04,515 Crown Prince will be on my side, and he will help me. 622 00:52:06,843 --> 00:52:11,425 I was able to make this decision because of his sincerity. 623 00:52:21,043 --> 00:52:22,571 Your Highness. 624 00:52:26,698 --> 00:52:31,832 Your Highness, have you been manipulated by their plans? 625 00:52:31,833 --> 00:52:36,048 By the Crown Prince who follows the Princess more than he follows you. 626 00:52:36,048 --> 00:52:38,396 Have you been fooled by him? 627 00:52:41,565 --> 00:52:45,730 Maid Jo, what are you saying? 628 00:52:45,730 --> 00:52:47,730 Your Highness... 629 00:52:53,057 --> 00:52:55,207 It is just as I told you. 630 00:52:55,207 --> 00:53:00,067 Our minister wishes to know the state of Joseon's gunpowder and military. 631 00:53:00,068 --> 00:53:02,097 We will just take a look. 632 00:53:02,097 --> 00:53:05,198 Sir, this is a military facility. 633 00:53:05,198 --> 00:53:06,690 Let them in. 634 00:53:06,690 --> 00:53:09,460 - Minister. - Minister! 635 00:53:33,652 --> 00:53:35,776 Do you produce sulfur here? 636 00:53:35,777 --> 00:53:42,603 We do refine sulfur here. 637 00:53:42,603 --> 00:53:46,983 I heard that producing sulfur was one of Joseon's top skills. 638 00:53:46,983 --> 00:53:48,583 Is that really true? 639 00:53:48,583 --> 00:53:52,044 By the looks of you, you look like a Joseon person. 640 00:53:52,044 --> 00:53:54,925 How did you turn into a barbarian guide? 641 00:53:54,925 --> 00:53:57,245 Sir, he can hear you. 642 00:53:57,245 --> 00:53:59,655 I'm saying it so that he can hear me. 643 00:53:59,655 --> 00:54:01,680 I'm calling the guide a guide. 644 00:54:06,745 --> 00:54:10,805 Joseon people never know their place. That sure hasn't changed at all. 645 00:54:10,805 --> 00:54:13,334 What... what did you say? 646 00:54:14,883 --> 00:54:18,313 What is this? Hey, let go! 647 00:54:20,939 --> 00:54:23,071 I'm letting you know your place. 648 00:54:23,071 --> 00:54:25,836 This is how you must act in front of me. 649 00:54:25,836 --> 00:54:26,957 Husband! 650 00:54:29,561 --> 00:54:31,880 Husband, what's going on? 651 00:54:31,880 --> 00:54:34,780 It's nothing. It's nothing you need to worry about. 652 00:54:34,780 --> 00:54:37,260 Hey, what are you doing! Hurry up and take her inside! 653 00:54:37,260 --> 00:54:39,161 Wait! 654 00:54:41,947 --> 00:54:43,213 You... 655 00:54:50,530 --> 00:54:54,850 What do you think you're doing, you punk! Get your hand off her! 656 00:54:57,822 --> 00:55:01,184 Yes, yes, yes. I knew I recognized you. 657 00:55:01,184 --> 00:55:04,807 Aren't you a Joseon prisoner? 658 00:55:09,635 --> 00:55:13,309 You wench... what are you doing here? 659 00:55:13,309 --> 00:55:16,004 You're supposed to be in Qing dynasty as a prisoner. 660 00:55:16,004 --> 00:55:17,794 Why are you here! 661 00:55:29,292 --> 00:55:32,798 Your Highness... Your Highness. 662 00:55:40,067 --> 00:55:43,603 Where is the Crown Princess? Crown Princess! 663 00:55:50,306 --> 00:55:51,673 Your Majesty. 664 00:55:55,239 --> 00:56:01,294 Did you leave the palace and meet with the Princess? 665 00:56:03,403 --> 00:56:04,965 What? 666 00:56:04,965 --> 00:56:06,621 Answer me. 667 00:56:06,621 --> 00:56:09,077 Did you follow the Crown Prince's orders? 668 00:56:09,077 --> 00:56:13,268 Then go to meet in secret with the Princess to avoid detection? 669 00:56:14,996 --> 00:56:16,488 Your Majesty. 670 00:56:18,757 --> 00:56:20,641 How long has it been? 671 00:56:21,910 --> 00:56:23,718 How long have you been fooling me? 672 00:56:23,719 --> 00:56:26,701 You and the Crown Prince... 673 00:56:27,831 --> 00:56:30,980 You have joined the Princess and fooled me. 674 00:56:33,907 --> 00:56:37,989 General, about the escaped prisoner... 675 00:56:37,989 --> 00:56:40,539 It's nothing, Crown Prince. 676 00:56:40,539 --> 00:56:44,229 I will not ask you about that incident. 677 00:56:45,977 --> 00:56:47,762 You won't ask me about it? 678 00:56:51,451 --> 00:56:54,740 You are startled, but not too surprised. 679 00:56:54,740 --> 00:56:57,090 So, you did know about it. 680 00:56:57,090 --> 00:57:00,169 About why one of our prisoners was on Joseon land. 681 00:57:00,170 --> 00:57:05,266 As long as the pledge ceremony goes well 682 00:57:05,266 --> 00:57:09,570 the repatriation of prisoners without any other conditions has been promised. 683 00:57:09,570 --> 00:57:12,797 I will look the other way on this, Crown Prince. 684 00:57:12,797 --> 00:57:16,064 If Joseon shows us trust... 685 00:57:16,064 --> 00:57:21,191 Qing will also have to show trust too, isn't that right? 686 00:57:23,697 --> 00:57:25,468 Thank you, General. 687 00:57:25,469 --> 00:57:29,112 Thank you so much. 688 00:57:35,556 --> 00:57:40,634 They discovered a runaway Joseon prisoner at the Weaponry Bureau? 689 00:57:40,635 --> 00:57:45,045 Yes, Your Highness. I don't know what happened. 690 00:57:45,045 --> 00:57:46,495 You don't know? 691 00:57:49,100 --> 00:57:53,568 Do you really not know what happened? 692 00:57:53,568 --> 00:57:55,161 Excuse me? 693 00:57:56,688 --> 00:58:00,211 It was the Princess... yes. 694 00:58:00,211 --> 00:58:04,059 She always did get in my way. 695 00:58:05,430 --> 00:58:07,920 There's no way she'd stay quiet. 696 00:58:07,920 --> 00:58:11,499 Your Highness, do not worry too much. 697 00:58:11,499 --> 00:58:14,631 Yong Gol Dae said he would not make an issue out of it. 698 00:58:14,631 --> 00:58:15,753 No... 699 00:58:18,383 --> 00:58:20,948 I have a problem. 700 00:58:22,792 --> 00:58:23,972 Excuse me? 701 00:58:23,972 --> 00:58:30,365 How dare they fool me, the King. 702 00:58:30,365 --> 00:58:36,403 They make plans behind my back? I will punish all of them. 703 00:58:38,211 --> 00:58:41,975 Trust? You trust me? 704 00:58:41,976 --> 00:58:44,260 Father. 705 00:58:44,260 --> 00:58:48,494 If you endure and never forget today's humiliation... 706 00:58:48,494 --> 00:58:52,315 there will be a day when Joseon will become a great nation. 707 00:58:52,315 --> 00:58:55,990 And for sure, you will be able to... 708 00:58:57,498 --> 00:58:59,536 make it happen. 709 00:58:59,536 --> 00:59:06,101 Are there other reasons that made you think this way? 710 00:59:06,101 --> 00:59:07,561 By chance... 711 00:59:09,255 --> 00:59:14,321 Did you meet with the Princess in secret and she put you up to this? 712 00:59:15,727 --> 00:59:18,797 Your Majesty, please forgive me. 713 00:59:18,797 --> 00:59:22,608 However, there was no bad intention. 714 00:59:22,608 --> 00:59:27,396 The Crown Prince had no idea of what I did. 715 00:59:27,396 --> 00:59:31,275 He didn't know? He didn't know, you say? 716 00:59:31,275 --> 00:59:36,149 You're saying the Crown Prince did not know what the Crown Princess was doing? 717 00:59:36,150 --> 00:59:38,123 Your Highness. 718 00:59:38,123 --> 00:59:40,533 Okay, if that is so... 719 00:59:40,534 --> 00:59:44,264 Why did you meet the Princess? 720 00:59:44,264 --> 00:59:47,200 If it was not by the Crown Prince's orders... 721 00:59:47,200 --> 00:59:51,619 Why did you leave the palace to meet the Princess? 722 01:00:42,371 --> 01:00:43,459 Princess. 723 01:00:43,459 --> 01:00:45,122 What about the Crown Princess? 724 01:00:45,123 --> 01:00:50,845 It's all my fault. 725 01:00:52,211 --> 01:00:53,344 Crown Princess. 726 01:00:53,344 --> 01:00:57,800 What am I to do now? 727 01:00:57,800 --> 01:01:00,259 Because of me... 728 01:01:01,389 --> 01:01:04,500 What if the Crown Prince is in danger of the King? 729 01:01:24,018 --> 01:01:30,675 Now, the Qing dynasty and Joseon will have the pledge ceremony. 730 01:01:51,321 --> 01:01:52,512 Your Highness. 731 01:02:49,630 --> 01:02:52,099 Your Highness, what do you think you are doing! 732 01:02:52,099 --> 01:02:53,325 Father! 733 01:02:53,326 --> 01:02:55,688 Pledge? 734 01:02:55,688 --> 01:02:59,992 No, that will not happen. 735 01:03:02,063 --> 01:03:03,687 Pledge, you say? 736 01:03:05,036 --> 01:03:07,413 Who can I trust? 737 01:03:26,668 --> 01:03:36,668 Subtitles by DramaFever