1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,000 Subtitles by DramaFever 2 00:00:06,915 --> 00:00:08,580 [Episode 45] 3 00:00:21,629 --> 00:00:23,885 Lord Grand Prince, you can't! 4 00:00:23,885 --> 00:00:28,225 Step aside! I have to see Her Highness right now! 5 00:00:28,225 --> 00:00:30,179 Your Highness! 6 00:00:40,090 --> 00:00:41,340 Sire! 7 00:00:50,094 --> 00:00:51,590 Sire! 8 00:00:56,460 --> 00:00:59,905 Grand Prince, what you just said is... 9 00:00:59,905 --> 00:01:02,549 So you have to go to the East Palace right now. 10 00:01:02,549 --> 00:01:04,685 Before it's too late, His Highness... 11 00:01:04,685 --> 00:01:07,299 Ma'am! Your Highness! 12 00:01:10,329 --> 00:01:14,635 Your Highness... Ma'am... 13 00:01:16,280 --> 00:01:17,534 Ma'am... 14 00:01:18,579 --> 00:01:20,030 Sire. 15 00:01:22,780 --> 00:01:27,640 Your Highness! Your Highness! 16 00:01:37,075 --> 00:01:38,650 Sire! 17 00:01:42,224 --> 00:01:43,924 It can't be. 18 00:01:45,245 --> 00:01:47,519 It can't be anything bad. 19 00:01:50,069 --> 00:01:51,415 Head Servant. 20 00:01:51,415 --> 00:01:53,120 Sire! 21 00:01:53,120 --> 00:01:57,954 What are you doing? Royal Physician! Call the Royal Physician! 22 00:02:11,460 --> 00:02:12,835 Sire... 23 00:02:14,689 --> 00:02:16,504 Your Highness! 24 00:02:17,930 --> 00:02:19,509 Sire! 25 00:02:22,969 --> 00:02:25,354 Your Highness! 26 00:02:33,395 --> 00:02:35,004 Sire! 27 00:02:36,699 --> 00:02:38,955 No, Your Highness! 28 00:02:38,955 --> 00:02:41,460 You can't leave like this! 29 00:02:41,460 --> 00:02:43,425 Please... 30 00:02:44,729 --> 00:02:47,935 Please open your eyes, sire! 31 00:02:53,090 --> 00:02:54,384 Sire... 32 00:03:04,009 --> 00:03:05,400 Sire! 33 00:03:17,090 --> 00:03:18,629 Crown Prince. 34 00:03:21,699 --> 00:03:23,229 Sire... 35 00:03:24,659 --> 00:03:26,729 Your Highness! 36 00:03:29,335 --> 00:03:30,344 How... 37 00:03:32,460 --> 00:03:34,490 How could this happen... 38 00:03:35,699 --> 00:03:37,365 "It can't be"... 39 00:03:39,199 --> 00:03:43,669 Right, did you say, "It can't be," sire? 40 00:03:45,960 --> 00:03:47,895 Please answer me! 41 00:03:47,895 --> 00:03:52,830 Would you still say that you have no idea what's happening? 42 00:04:18,175 --> 00:04:19,514 Lord Kim. 43 00:04:20,509 --> 00:04:23,084 The Crown Prince took his last breath. 44 00:04:24,134 --> 00:04:29,045 - Is it... true? - Yes. 45 00:04:29,045 --> 00:04:32,420 That doctor made it happen, Yeo Jung. 46 00:04:39,709 --> 00:04:40,790 Ma'am! 47 00:04:40,790 --> 00:04:42,959 No... 48 00:04:42,959 --> 00:04:46,319 Sire! Your Highness! 49 00:04:48,725 --> 00:04:49,930 Brother... 50 00:04:59,199 --> 00:05:04,189 You killed him, Your Majesty. 51 00:05:06,220 --> 00:05:13,115 Yes! You killed your son, the Crown Prince! 52 00:05:14,274 --> 00:05:15,545 Crown Princess... 53 00:05:15,545 --> 00:05:20,745 Ma'am! Please calm down. 54 00:05:20,745 --> 00:05:22,064 Please... 55 00:05:22,064 --> 00:05:26,519 Let go! I'll end up dead anyway! 56 00:05:26,519 --> 00:05:30,000 His Majesty killed his own son 57 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:33,324 so of course he wouldn't keep me and his grandson alive! 58 00:05:36,870 --> 00:05:40,295 So please hurry up and kill me too, sire! 59 00:05:40,295 --> 00:05:46,134 As you wish, I'll die by your hands! 60 00:06:58,245 --> 00:06:59,694 Joo Won. 61 00:07:05,810 --> 00:07:11,899 I will never... I will not forgive anyone, In Woo. 62 00:07:15,069 --> 00:07:18,404 Those who pushed His Highness to his death... 63 00:07:20,240 --> 00:07:28,579 Those who crushed the brightest hope this country had! 64 00:07:30,764 --> 00:07:36,939 All of them will pay the price with their lives! 65 00:07:38,795 --> 00:07:44,970 No one will escape from this crime! 66 00:07:54,709 --> 00:07:57,360 Your Highness! 67 00:07:59,454 --> 00:08:04,259 How could you leave us behind, sire? 68 00:08:04,259 --> 00:08:06,194 Sire... 69 00:08:07,694 --> 00:08:11,185 Sire! 70 00:08:12,254 --> 00:08:15,529 How are we supposed to live... 71 00:08:15,529 --> 00:08:17,175 Mom... 72 00:08:17,175 --> 00:08:19,394 Your Highness! 73 00:08:26,920 --> 00:08:30,089 How on earth can this happen? 74 00:08:31,625 --> 00:08:37,384 What is everyone saying? The Crown Prince passed away? 75 00:08:51,325 --> 00:08:54,845 Your Highness! 76 00:08:57,855 --> 00:09:00,985 Sire! 77 00:09:13,620 --> 00:09:14,955 Sire... 78 00:09:26,715 --> 00:09:29,259 You're still warm... 79 00:09:29,259 --> 00:09:36,110 Your hands... are still warm... 80 00:09:39,830 --> 00:09:41,370 Brother... 81 00:09:44,735 --> 00:09:46,664 Brother! 82 00:09:54,019 --> 00:09:56,570 Brother! 83 00:10:08,350 --> 00:10:12,799 There is a breeze coming, ma'am. 84 00:10:12,799 --> 00:10:21,725 Just like this breeze, will the world we dream of come to this land, too? 85 00:10:56,134 --> 00:10:57,715 Your Majesty. 86 00:11:00,149 --> 00:11:01,865 Was it you? 87 00:11:03,580 --> 00:11:08,445 Together with Kim Ja Jeom, the Crown Prince... 88 00:11:44,264 --> 00:11:48,044 Please protect this land, ma'am. 89 00:11:49,980 --> 00:11:57,899 Yes, even if I can't share the dream with you some day... 90 00:11:59,424 --> 00:12:05,884 Ma'am... Teacher... and Grand Prince... 91 00:12:07,034 --> 00:12:13,445 Please, this country... and the people... 92 00:12:23,850 --> 00:12:26,419 - Where is Doctor Lee Hyung Ik? - Lord Hong. 93 00:12:26,419 --> 00:12:27,940 Can't you hear me? 94 00:12:27,940 --> 00:12:30,825 - Bring out Doctor Lee Hyung Ik! - Yes, sir! 95 00:12:30,825 --> 00:12:32,990 What are you doing, Lord Hong? 96 00:12:35,245 --> 00:12:36,860 Vice Premier. 97 00:12:40,654 --> 00:12:45,710 Yes, it was strange from the beginning. 98 00:12:45,710 --> 00:12:48,750 You! 99 00:12:48,750 --> 00:12:53,850 You wanted to send Lee Hyung Ik to the Crown Prince! 100 00:12:53,850 --> 00:12:57,445 No, sire! It's not me! 101 00:12:57,445 --> 00:13:01,245 What? It's not you? 102 00:13:01,245 --> 00:13:03,294 Did you say it's not you? 103 00:13:03,294 --> 00:13:06,340 Yes, it's not me. 104 00:13:06,340 --> 00:13:11,759 How could I possibly do something so horrible without your command? 105 00:13:11,759 --> 00:13:13,460 What? 106 00:13:14,710 --> 00:13:16,284 Please take a look. 107 00:13:16,284 --> 00:13:18,750 When Doctor Lee Hyung Ik saw the Crown Prince 108 00:13:18,750 --> 00:13:21,539 he was already in a condition that couldn't be treated. 109 00:13:21,539 --> 00:13:27,445 It's written in detail right here in this record. 110 00:13:30,740 --> 00:13:37,409 So sire, you shouldn't blame me and Vice Premier for this. 111 00:13:37,409 --> 00:13:46,789 If you do, you'd be admitting that you ordered this. 112 00:13:51,424 --> 00:13:53,470 What did you say? 113 00:13:54,700 --> 00:14:02,855 I'd be admitting that I ordered this to happen? 114 00:14:07,549 --> 00:14:09,174 Step aside, Vice Premier. 115 00:14:09,174 --> 00:14:11,985 You're not free from this matter either. 116 00:14:11,985 --> 00:14:14,860 I'm not free from this? 117 00:14:15,779 --> 00:14:17,335 Me? 118 00:14:17,335 --> 00:14:19,705 The whole world knows that you and Soyong Jo 119 00:14:19,705 --> 00:14:22,664 sent the physician to treat the Crown Prince. 120 00:14:22,664 --> 00:14:27,644 Right after his treatment, His Highness passed away mysteriously! 121 00:14:27,644 --> 00:14:29,725 Mysterious death? 122 00:14:32,725 --> 00:14:34,240 Mysterious death... 123 00:14:34,240 --> 00:14:37,210 - Vice Premier! - But, Lord Hong... 124 00:14:38,470 --> 00:14:41,490 Do you realize what that also means? 125 00:14:42,544 --> 00:14:47,815 You're saying that His Majesty is involved in this 'mysterious death.' 126 00:14:49,105 --> 00:14:50,480 Do you understand? 127 00:14:50,480 --> 00:14:55,384 His Majesty is the one who sent Lee Hyung Ik to the East Palace. 128 00:14:55,384 --> 00:15:02,100 Are you saying that the responsibility lies with His Majesty? 129 00:15:20,404 --> 00:15:24,784 Now, what will you do, sire? 130 00:15:24,784 --> 00:15:32,345 If you doubt me and Vice Premier Kim and arrest Lee Hyung Ik now... 131 00:15:33,485 --> 00:15:37,654 you won't be able to break free from this matter either. 132 00:15:43,544 --> 00:15:46,014 - Soyong... - That's right! 133 00:15:46,014 --> 00:15:52,940 So how will you handle this matter now? 134 00:16:27,934 --> 00:16:29,075 Let's go. 135 00:16:31,730 --> 00:16:37,014 So, what's the King doing now? How is he handling this? 136 00:16:37,014 --> 00:16:41,654 The King is still staying in his residence and hasn't said anything yet. 137 00:16:41,654 --> 00:16:45,825 The Crown Prince's autopsy is in progress now. 138 00:16:45,825 --> 00:16:52,440 My lord... do you think it'll happen the way we want after all? 139 00:16:52,440 --> 00:16:55,625 It will. And it has to. 140 00:16:56,735 --> 00:16:58,879 The King can't be helped. 141 00:16:58,879 --> 00:17:01,504 What's more important at this moment 142 00:17:01,504 --> 00:17:06,565 would be his survival, not his son's death. 143 00:17:07,759 --> 00:17:13,174 Sire, the truth of this death can't be avoided! 144 00:17:14,230 --> 00:17:21,960 The truth of this terrible death can't be covered up, sire! 145 00:17:33,279 --> 00:17:36,015 The autopsy results are out, sire. 146 00:17:36,015 --> 00:17:40,019 Only a few doctors raised minor doubts. 147 00:17:40,019 --> 00:17:46,529 Most doctors... said the death was from an illness. 148 00:17:49,019 --> 00:17:51,779 So please make your decision now, sire. 149 00:17:51,779 --> 00:17:56,414 This matter should be wrapped up quickly. 150 00:18:11,664 --> 00:18:14,069 - Minister of Personnel. - Sir. 151 00:18:20,490 --> 00:18:23,502 So, what will you do as the Three Departments 152 00:18:23,502 --> 00:18:26,515 the last bastion of this country? 153 00:18:27,519 --> 00:18:30,390 Will you close your eyes in front of this clear murder? 154 00:18:30,390 --> 00:18:33,569 For the price of covering your eyes, ears, and mouth... 155 00:18:33,569 --> 00:18:36,355 are you trying to get by with your humiliating lives? 156 00:19:02,200 --> 00:19:04,664 Your Highness! 157 00:19:08,444 --> 00:19:12,144 So, people are hanging white cloth in their houses 158 00:19:12,144 --> 00:19:14,490 and coming out to the market? 159 00:19:14,490 --> 00:19:16,325 And asking for the truth about the Crown Prince's death to be revealed? 160 00:19:16,325 --> 00:19:19,835 Yes, sir. That's not all... 161 00:19:19,835 --> 00:19:23,440 Officials from the Three Departments went out to the Main Hall. 162 00:19:23,440 --> 00:19:25,690 They're saying that they can't let this be covered up like this... 163 00:19:27,444 --> 00:19:30,299 - Arrest everyone and lock them up. - Yes. 164 00:19:31,410 --> 00:19:32,444 Pardon? 165 00:19:32,444 --> 00:19:34,380 Don't just stand there! 166 00:19:34,380 --> 00:19:37,069 Go out there and stop this disturbance now! 167 00:19:37,069 --> 00:19:39,319 Yes. Yes, sir! 168 00:19:51,755 --> 00:19:55,240 Father, what should I do? 169 00:19:55,240 --> 00:19:57,865 Do what Vice Premier told you to do. 170 00:19:57,865 --> 00:19:59,490 Pardon? 171 00:19:59,490 --> 00:20:02,140 But, Prime Minister... 172 00:20:02,140 --> 00:20:05,075 we can't arrest the officials of the Three Departments. 173 00:20:05,075 --> 00:20:08,980 Especially in times like this, provoking the people on the street... 174 00:20:08,980 --> 00:20:11,400 What do you want to do then? 175 00:20:11,400 --> 00:20:15,095 The King decided to wrap this up, but you want to expose it? 176 00:20:15,095 --> 00:20:18,279 Not just anything! It's about murdering the Crown Prince! 177 00:20:18,279 --> 00:20:20,589 - Sir! - Cover it up! 178 00:20:20,589 --> 00:20:25,130 Use every means necessary! Hurry up! 179 00:20:25,130 --> 00:20:27,490 Yes, Father. 180 00:20:27,490 --> 00:20:30,809 - Come with me. - Yes. 181 00:20:34,595 --> 00:20:35,835 Sir! 182 00:20:35,835 --> 00:20:40,529 But this matter will be judged by the world, and in history. 183 00:20:42,259 --> 00:20:47,424 Sir, this death will be judged some day! 184 00:20:47,424 --> 00:20:51,529 Sire, there is a doubt in this death for sure! 185 00:20:51,529 --> 00:20:55,115 Arrest Vice Premier Kim Ja Jeom and Soyong Jo 186 00:20:55,115 --> 00:20:59,065 and Doctor Lee Hyung Ik who was ordered by them 187 00:20:59,065 --> 00:21:03,214 and reveal the clear truth about this matter! 188 00:21:03,214 --> 00:21:05,579 That's right, sire! 189 00:21:05,579 --> 00:21:09,390 This matter has to be investigated! 190 00:21:09,390 --> 00:21:15,174 You have to shake off the terrible doubt that lies on you through this, sire! 191 00:21:15,174 --> 00:21:19,424 Please reconsider, sire! 192 00:21:20,644 --> 00:21:22,365 Arrest everyone! 193 00:21:22,365 --> 00:21:23,454 This is a royal command! 194 00:21:23,454 --> 00:21:26,414 Arrest everyone who speaks of atrocity! 195 00:21:26,414 --> 00:21:27,575 Yes, sir! 196 00:21:27,575 --> 00:21:31,315 - Sire! - Sire! 197 00:21:31,315 --> 00:21:36,585 Please reconsider, sire! 198 00:21:39,000 --> 00:21:40,759 Your Majesty! 199 00:21:40,759 --> 00:21:44,589 His Highness' death was unjustified! 200 00:21:44,589 --> 00:21:51,704 We can't lose His Highness like this! 201 00:21:52,714 --> 00:21:55,700 Please reveal the truth about this death! 202 00:21:55,700 --> 00:22:01,660 Please don't grant life to the ones who killed His Highness, sire! 203 00:22:06,990 --> 00:22:08,825 Subdue the riot! 204 00:22:08,825 --> 00:22:11,285 Cover their mouths and arrest all of them! 205 00:22:11,285 --> 00:22:12,400 Yes, sir! 206 00:22:21,305 --> 00:22:25,394 Lock us up! Do you think we'll stop? 207 00:22:25,394 --> 00:22:30,900 Do you think that horrible crime will be covered up even if you do this? 208 00:22:43,785 --> 00:22:45,095 Ma'am! 209 00:23:06,460 --> 00:23:09,704 Ma'am, it's dangerous if you go any further. 210 00:23:09,704 --> 00:23:12,075 So please step aside. 211 00:23:12,075 --> 00:23:18,795 Sure, but do you think you can stop it with this? 212 00:23:20,039 --> 00:23:22,164 Do you think you can cover up this injustice 213 00:23:22,164 --> 00:23:25,140 and defeat this loud voice? 214 00:23:27,740 --> 00:23:31,644 No. You won't be able to. 215 00:23:32,714 --> 00:23:38,670 Before long... you will have to pay the price for all your crimes! 216 00:23:51,299 --> 00:23:54,569 How dare you! Stop right now! 217 00:23:56,325 --> 00:23:58,115 Release them! 218 00:23:59,805 --> 00:24:03,250 Stop beating innocent people! 219 00:24:03,250 --> 00:24:05,265 Lord Grand Prince! 220 00:24:05,265 --> 00:24:07,664 Do you know who he is? 221 00:24:07,664 --> 00:24:10,259 What is it? Take them away too! 222 00:24:29,704 --> 00:24:30,940 No! 223 00:24:32,759 --> 00:24:34,894 This can't be happening. 224 00:24:37,305 --> 00:24:39,055 Never! 225 00:24:41,615 --> 00:24:44,490 Not all of His Highness' dream... 226 00:24:46,585 --> 00:24:49,640 This can't be happening! 227 00:25:36,595 --> 00:25:37,950 My lord. 228 00:25:41,220 --> 00:25:44,184 See? What did I tell you? 229 00:25:44,184 --> 00:25:47,069 I told you this was what was going to happen. 230 00:25:50,450 --> 00:25:52,934 Goodness, I'm late! 231 00:25:55,589 --> 00:25:57,654 You came, Vice Premier. 232 00:25:57,654 --> 00:26:02,230 Yes. I'm so happy to see you here again. 233 00:26:04,630 --> 00:26:08,305 Lord Kang Joo Seon was pardoned? 234 00:26:09,924 --> 00:26:14,829 Kim Ja Jeom received almost complete authority from His Majesty on the matter. 235 00:26:15,880 --> 00:26:18,740 He made the decision because he claimed there was a lack of evidence. 236 00:26:21,605 --> 00:26:23,055 Kim Ja Jeom... 237 00:26:25,829 --> 00:26:27,920 Ma'am, did you hear it? 238 00:26:27,920 --> 00:26:32,579 Kim Ja Jeom is turning the King into a puppet. 239 00:26:39,910 --> 00:26:41,690 It's good as always. 240 00:26:43,200 --> 00:26:46,529 Thanks to you, with occasional treats of rare wine 241 00:26:46,529 --> 00:26:49,075 I guess I can't cut off ties with you. 242 00:26:49,075 --> 00:26:51,974 I'm also happy to be with you. 243 00:26:51,974 --> 00:26:55,220 "Even when the sky collapses, there is a way to survive." 244 00:26:55,220 --> 00:26:58,275 For me, it was you. 245 00:27:01,005 --> 00:27:03,355 We were just lucky. 246 00:27:03,355 --> 00:27:06,230 If things went wrong with the Crown Prince 247 00:27:06,230 --> 00:27:11,974 you and I would have walked together to the afterlife. 248 00:27:11,974 --> 00:27:16,329 And it shouldn't happen in the future either. 249 00:27:16,329 --> 00:27:22,414 Vice Premier, we have to make more solid preparations for the future. 250 00:27:22,414 --> 00:27:24,775 Speaking of which... 251 00:27:24,775 --> 00:27:31,990 Isn't it time to discuss the empty seat of the Crown Prince? 252 00:27:31,990 --> 00:27:36,575 I heard you have the King in your grasp now. 253 00:27:37,684 --> 00:27:40,184 He had a weak mind to begin with. 254 00:27:40,184 --> 00:27:43,460 So, as he went through this ordeal of the Crown Prince 255 00:27:43,460 --> 00:27:46,105 he completely let go of whatever backbone he had left. 256 00:27:46,105 --> 00:27:48,595 He didn't kill him... 257 00:27:48,595 --> 00:27:52,680 but he can't punish the ones who plotted this either. 258 00:27:55,144 --> 00:27:59,575 He's too afraid of the criticisms that will fall on him. 259 00:27:59,575 --> 00:28:04,694 Yes, I know... about that kind of character. 260 00:28:04,694 --> 00:28:07,630 So right now, with the King paralyzed 261 00:28:07,630 --> 00:28:10,434 we have to establish Prince Seungseon as the Crown Prince, Lord Kang. 262 00:28:12,440 --> 00:28:14,470 Once this is complete... 263 00:28:14,470 --> 00:28:17,650 there won't be any more roadblocks ahead. 264 00:28:19,325 --> 00:28:22,464 But this doesn't make sense! 265 00:28:22,464 --> 00:28:24,805 His Highness' first son is alive! 266 00:28:24,805 --> 00:28:27,789 So how could Prince Seungseon replace him? 267 00:28:30,474 --> 00:28:32,849 We must stop it from happening. 268 00:28:32,849 --> 00:28:35,065 I will step up for this matter, ma'am! 269 00:28:35,065 --> 00:28:39,065 - Also, the Princess... - No, Grand Prince. 270 00:28:39,065 --> 00:28:43,505 The Princess won't step in. 271 00:28:43,505 --> 00:28:44,740 Pardon? 272 00:28:46,045 --> 00:28:50,839 And you must do the same, Grand Prince. 273 00:28:51,904 --> 00:28:56,164 Ma'am... Excuse me, but what do you mean? 274 00:28:56,164 --> 00:28:58,865 What you said just now... 275 00:28:58,865 --> 00:29:03,365 You met with His Highness, right? 276 00:29:05,799 --> 00:29:08,244 He must have told you. 277 00:29:08,244 --> 00:29:11,045 Before His Highness passed away 278 00:29:11,045 --> 00:29:13,779 you probably saw him 279 00:29:13,779 --> 00:29:18,450 and you must have heard something from him. 280 00:29:21,795 --> 00:29:23,545 But, ma'am... 281 00:29:23,545 --> 00:29:26,309 It's... It's... 282 00:29:26,309 --> 00:29:28,454 Do you understand, Ho? 283 00:29:28,454 --> 00:29:36,539 You must keep in mind what I tell you now... 284 00:29:36,539 --> 00:29:39,339 and execute it. 285 00:29:59,875 --> 00:30:01,250 Ma'am! 286 00:30:01,250 --> 00:30:03,269 Please have a seat. 287 00:30:03,269 --> 00:30:06,099 I have something to tell all of you. 288 00:30:06,099 --> 00:30:07,835 No, ma'am. 289 00:30:07,835 --> 00:30:13,250 Those words... I can't follow his words. 290 00:30:15,079 --> 00:30:16,890 I know, Grand Prince. 291 00:30:16,890 --> 00:30:21,115 I understand that it's tough for you. 292 00:30:21,115 --> 00:30:28,069 That's why he also asked me to convince you. 293 00:30:28,069 --> 00:30:29,944 Your Highness. 294 00:30:31,079 --> 00:30:35,599 Succeed His Highness and become the Crown Prince. 295 00:30:37,339 --> 00:30:39,805 As His Highness said before he died... 296 00:30:39,805 --> 00:30:46,565 you are the one who needs to carry out the duty now. 297 00:30:46,565 --> 00:30:48,130 Ma'am! 298 00:30:54,904 --> 00:30:58,859 Ma'am, forgive me, but what do you mean? 299 00:30:58,859 --> 00:31:04,019 Not the Grand Heir, but the Grand Prince should succeed the Crown Prince? 300 00:31:04,019 --> 00:31:07,644 - Ma'am! - Ma'am! 301 00:31:24,920 --> 00:31:29,214 Sire, no! Please take back those words! 302 00:31:29,214 --> 00:31:33,214 Yes. I know, Grand Prince. 303 00:31:34,589 --> 00:31:39,569 I know what a shock this must be. 304 00:31:39,569 --> 00:31:42,134 Yes, sire. That's right. 305 00:31:42,134 --> 00:31:46,134 I should succeed instead of the Grand Heir in case something happens? 306 00:31:46,134 --> 00:31:50,555 Sire, how could you ask such a thing of me? 307 00:31:50,555 --> 00:31:52,305 But, Grand Prince... 308 00:31:52,305 --> 00:31:55,744 If it doesn't happen that way... 309 00:31:57,309 --> 00:31:59,319 what will happen to this country? 310 00:32:02,865 --> 00:32:07,549 The Grand Heir is only 10 years old. 311 00:32:10,309 --> 00:32:15,075 If the young Grand Heir becomes the Crown Prince after I leave... 312 00:32:17,390 --> 00:32:19,819 how long would he last? 313 00:32:20,704 --> 00:32:21,869 Sire... 314 00:32:21,869 --> 00:32:25,589 In this government, this country that Kim Ja Jeom and Soyong Jo own... 315 00:32:25,589 --> 00:32:28,819 In the fury of Father... 316 00:32:30,220 --> 00:32:31,375 Ho! 317 00:32:32,525 --> 00:32:37,484 How long would the Grand Heir really last? 318 00:32:42,750 --> 00:32:45,670 Yes, that's right. 319 00:32:46,680 --> 00:32:51,759 That's what His Highness was most afraid of to the end. 320 00:32:53,119 --> 00:32:58,315 That's why he left me those words about the Grand Prince. 321 00:33:31,825 --> 00:33:35,234 Is His Majesty still in bed? 322 00:33:35,234 --> 00:33:40,750 He still can't move... and can hardly take his meals. 323 00:33:42,684 --> 00:33:44,650 It's lasting a while. 324 00:33:46,244 --> 00:33:48,890 You should pay extra attention. 325 00:33:57,410 --> 00:33:58,775 Oh, and... 326 00:33:58,775 --> 00:34:01,880 Keep in mind what I told you. 327 00:34:01,880 --> 00:34:05,404 No one should be allowed in the Main Hall for a while. 328 00:34:05,404 --> 00:34:06,795 No matter who it is. 329 00:34:06,795 --> 00:34:10,625 Anyone who wants to see His Majesty has to go through me first. 330 00:34:10,625 --> 00:34:12,019 Do you understand? 331 00:34:31,059 --> 00:34:32,664 Crown Prince. 332 00:34:34,065 --> 00:34:35,590 My son. 333 00:34:38,570 --> 00:34:44,385 Right, why would I care? 334 00:34:47,010 --> 00:34:49,809 Whoever takes on that nonsense... 335 00:34:53,059 --> 00:34:55,510 why would I care? 336 00:35:08,570 --> 00:35:12,400 No, ma'am! I cannot follow that decision. 337 00:35:12,400 --> 00:35:14,199 My dear... 338 00:35:14,199 --> 00:35:15,780 I understand... 339 00:35:15,780 --> 00:35:18,110 why His Highness said such things 340 00:35:18,110 --> 00:35:21,235 and what he was worried about to the end. 341 00:35:23,195 --> 00:35:25,449 But that's why... 342 00:35:25,449 --> 00:35:28,465 I can't accept the Grand Prince. 343 00:35:30,264 --> 00:35:32,179 Did you forget? 344 00:35:32,179 --> 00:35:36,425 In the past, the Grand Prince gladly held hands with Kang Joo Seon. 345 00:35:38,570 --> 00:35:39,820 Ma'am... 346 00:35:39,820 --> 00:35:43,389 What was the seat of the King like after having watched it for a long time? 347 00:35:44,565 --> 00:35:46,500 What was power like? 348 00:35:47,440 --> 00:35:48,954 Even the ones with firm determination 349 00:35:48,954 --> 00:35:53,784 end up using that power for themselves, not for the people. 350 00:35:53,784 --> 00:35:58,900 Isn't that what power and the throne are about? 351 00:36:01,545 --> 00:36:02,610 My dear... 352 00:36:02,610 --> 00:36:06,760 But the Grand Prince... who can be swayed so easily... 353 00:36:06,760 --> 00:36:09,730 Do you think he can become a sage king? 354 00:36:10,909 --> 00:36:15,860 Do you really believe that he has the character to be the King? 355 00:36:45,699 --> 00:36:48,650 Everything Lord Hong said was right. 356 00:36:48,650 --> 00:36:52,610 That's also what I think. 357 00:36:52,610 --> 00:36:54,090 Grand Prince. 358 00:36:54,090 --> 00:36:56,449 I know myself very well. 359 00:36:57,519 --> 00:37:04,300 I'm different from His Highness, with upright character and kindness. 360 00:37:05,610 --> 00:37:08,360 I'm not qualified to become the Crown Prince. 361 00:37:09,559 --> 00:37:12,744 So please... 362 00:37:12,744 --> 00:37:15,565 take back everything you said. 363 00:37:16,440 --> 00:37:19,260 No character, or confidence... 364 00:37:20,565 --> 00:37:23,304 I don't have anything, ma'am. 365 00:37:30,965 --> 00:37:35,599 You definitely have the character to be the King, Prince Bongrim. 366 00:37:37,639 --> 00:37:45,885 "Yes, ma'am. My younger brother has the true character to be King." 367 00:37:47,014 --> 00:37:48,300 Ma'am. 368 00:37:49,710 --> 00:37:51,724 That was it, Grand Prince. 369 00:37:51,724 --> 00:37:55,659 Those are the last words His Highness left for me. 370 00:38:03,585 --> 00:38:07,309 Sire... what you said just now... 371 00:38:07,309 --> 00:38:13,235 That's right. That's how I truly feel. 372 00:38:15,880 --> 00:38:17,349 I've watched the Grand Prince as my younger brother 373 00:38:17,349 --> 00:38:20,010 and as King material in the court for a long time. 374 00:38:20,010 --> 00:38:25,775 He will be able to root out the injustice in this country. 375 00:38:29,215 --> 00:38:34,699 "Bongrim seems to get upset easily, and be swayed easily" 376 00:38:34,699 --> 00:38:41,070 "but it's because he is filled with a sense of justice and empathy." 377 00:38:43,025 --> 00:38:47,380 "Grand Prince seems very stubborn" 378 00:38:47,380 --> 00:38:54,675 "but it's because he has a strong will that no one else has." 379 00:39:02,525 --> 00:39:07,780 A long time ago, Grand Prince refused to lower his head in Qing. 380 00:39:07,780 --> 00:39:13,135 He ended up riding a horse all night and stood along with them. 381 00:39:29,090 --> 00:39:36,000 Ma'am, Grand Prince cried in his heart for our people there. 382 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:42,780 And he always showed his heart through his action. 383 00:39:42,780 --> 00:39:48,039 His Highness remembered all of them, Grand Prince. 384 00:39:51,425 --> 00:39:52,869 That's right. 385 00:39:52,869 --> 00:39:58,304 He knew the Grand Prince that you didn't know yourself. 386 00:40:03,789 --> 00:40:04,974 Brother... 387 00:40:12,400 --> 00:40:18,875 So now, please answer him for his heart and his trust. 388 00:40:18,875 --> 00:40:22,079 Tell him that you won't forget his trust. 389 00:40:22,079 --> 00:40:27,809 And that you will remember the world that you dreamed with His Highness. 390 00:40:29,545 --> 00:40:36,590 Grand Prince, all of us will also be with you. 391 00:40:39,000 --> 00:40:40,405 Ma'am! 392 00:40:58,125 --> 00:41:03,675 Sir, what do you think of the Princess' words? 393 00:41:04,954 --> 00:41:09,599 I served His Highness and Grand Prince in Qing. 394 00:41:09,599 --> 00:41:17,190 I also felt that the Grand Prince had the character to become King. 395 00:41:18,815 --> 00:41:22,485 I share the same thoughts. 396 00:41:22,485 --> 00:41:28,110 To be able to fight and defeat the wolves, he has to know how to howl like a wolf. 397 00:41:28,110 --> 00:41:32,565 Grand Prince has that determination. 398 00:41:32,565 --> 00:41:36,945 Even so, we still have a problem. 399 00:41:36,945 --> 00:41:41,590 Would we be able to establish the Grand Prince as the Crown Prince safely? 400 00:41:41,590 --> 00:41:44,889 The King is the one who makes the decision. 401 00:41:44,889 --> 00:41:47,184 How would we change his mind? 402 00:41:48,860 --> 00:41:52,679 Especially right now when having an audience with him is controlled. 403 00:42:15,190 --> 00:42:18,530 Vice Premier! You came! 404 00:42:18,530 --> 00:42:21,735 Vice Premier! Please have a seat here. 405 00:42:26,784 --> 00:42:29,454 Now, let's get started. 406 00:42:31,030 --> 00:42:36,385 Isn't it time to fill the Crown Prince's seat? 407 00:42:59,264 --> 00:43:03,630 What? What did you just say? Who came here? 408 00:43:03,630 --> 00:43:07,164 Lady Jung, who serves the Princess. 409 00:43:07,164 --> 00:43:12,204 Ma'am, she's asking to see you in private right now. 410 00:43:18,795 --> 00:43:21,554 Ma'am, this is Jung. 411 00:43:25,900 --> 00:43:29,405 Ma'am, I came with the Queen Majesty. 412 00:43:29,405 --> 00:43:30,860 Really? 413 00:43:37,255 --> 00:43:38,525 Princess. 414 00:43:41,224 --> 00:43:43,005 Ma'am. 415 00:43:54,215 --> 00:43:57,610 Joo Won, I heard the Queen Majesty came here. 416 00:43:57,610 --> 00:44:00,940 Yes, they're talking right now. 417 00:44:05,929 --> 00:44:07,880 Please, ma'am. 418 00:44:07,880 --> 00:44:12,889 You're the only one who can step up for the Grand Prince and this country now. 419 00:44:14,760 --> 00:44:18,684 But it may be too dangerous, Princess. 420 00:44:18,684 --> 00:44:21,530 Not just for me, but for yourself as well. 421 00:44:21,530 --> 00:44:23,355 I know. 422 00:44:23,355 --> 00:44:26,539 Kim Ja Jeom may find out about this first. 423 00:44:26,539 --> 00:44:32,579 More than anything, His Majesty may get upset over this, too. 424 00:44:32,579 --> 00:44:35,715 And you still plan to do this, Princess? 425 00:44:35,715 --> 00:44:38,085 Despite all the risks? 426 00:44:38,085 --> 00:44:41,440 Yes, ma'am. That's right. 427 00:44:42,530 --> 00:44:48,905 Because this is the only way to stop the ones who support Prince Seungseon. 428 00:45:10,985 --> 00:45:12,965 My Prince Seungseon's ceremonial robe 429 00:45:12,965 --> 00:45:17,500 should be the most dazzling and splendid. 430 00:45:18,559 --> 00:45:19,605 Of course! 431 00:45:19,605 --> 00:45:24,474 It has to, since he'll be wearing it for the Crown Prince installation ceremony. 432 00:45:24,474 --> 00:45:28,039 Yes, ma'am. We'll do our best. 433 00:45:32,059 --> 00:45:36,972 What? The Queen Majesty will go to hot springs with His Majesty? 434 00:45:37,244 --> 00:45:38,755 Yes, that's right. 435 00:45:38,755 --> 00:45:42,914 According to the royal physician, it'll help in His Majesty's illness. 436 00:45:48,179 --> 00:45:52,485 Sir, why don't you take it easy on matters like this? 437 00:45:52,485 --> 00:45:55,704 Her Majesty is the leader of the internal court. 438 00:45:55,704 --> 00:45:58,914 If you meddle in things like this and say no... 439 00:46:01,389 --> 00:46:04,559 I got it. Tell her to proceed with it. 440 00:46:06,184 --> 00:46:07,715 Yes. 441 00:46:09,724 --> 00:46:13,664 Make sure to report to me who else will be accompanying her. 442 00:46:20,804 --> 00:46:26,130 - Your Majesty. - How did it go? 443 00:46:27,715 --> 00:46:29,079 Ma'am! 444 00:46:30,519 --> 00:46:34,679 My dear, I will be back. 445 00:46:34,679 --> 00:46:38,394 I'll stop it from happening, no matter what it takes. 446 00:46:46,655 --> 00:46:48,574 Hot springs? 447 00:46:50,380 --> 00:46:54,184 The King will step out of the palace with the Queen? 448 00:47:06,579 --> 00:47:07,925 Chief Secretary! 449 00:47:07,925 --> 00:47:12,485 Please come with me. Vice Premier is looking for you. 450 00:47:12,485 --> 00:47:17,380 - He is? Vice Premier is looking for me? - Yes. 451 00:47:17,380 --> 00:47:21,650 And he also asked you to summon the official's meeting now. 452 00:47:21,650 --> 00:47:25,659 - What? - Brother! An officials' meeting? 453 00:47:25,659 --> 00:47:28,704 His Majesty went on a trip to hot springs. 454 00:47:43,965 --> 00:47:45,829 Hot springs? 455 00:47:51,164 --> 00:47:56,139 The Queen asked me so earnestly... 456 00:47:57,380 --> 00:47:59,925 so I followed along... 457 00:48:01,789 --> 00:48:06,980 but... I don't care for it. 458 00:48:08,985 --> 00:48:10,329 Sire! 459 00:48:12,885 --> 00:48:18,795 So... let's go back now. 460 00:48:33,340 --> 00:48:34,650 Sire. 461 00:48:38,559 --> 00:48:40,010 Princess! 462 00:49:00,170 --> 00:49:01,704 Lord Hong! 463 00:49:03,235 --> 00:49:05,019 Is Lord Hong here? 464 00:49:07,105 --> 00:49:10,000 Lord Hong. Lord Kang. 465 00:49:10,000 --> 00:49:13,695 - Sir. - Jicheon, what's going on? 466 00:49:13,695 --> 00:49:16,715 Both of you, we're in big trouble! 467 00:49:18,215 --> 00:49:21,065 With His Majesty not around, Kim Ja Jeom is trying to announce 468 00:49:21,065 --> 00:49:24,090 the installment of Prince Seungseon as the Crown Prince! 469 00:49:24,090 --> 00:49:27,480 What? What did you say? 470 00:49:48,795 --> 00:49:54,985 No... I'm not going to listen to you. 471 00:49:54,985 --> 00:49:57,804 Step aside, Princess. 472 00:49:59,074 --> 00:50:00,530 Do you understand? 473 00:50:01,849 --> 00:50:07,690 I'm not going to listen to anything you say! 474 00:50:09,150 --> 00:50:11,329 You have to, sire. 475 00:50:11,329 --> 00:50:14,545 If you are still the King of this country 476 00:50:14,545 --> 00:50:18,960 you have to listen at this moment. 477 00:50:32,780 --> 00:50:33,980 Brother. 478 00:50:36,965 --> 00:50:38,929 Why are you hesitating? 479 00:50:38,929 --> 00:50:41,704 You'll be late to the meeting. 480 00:50:45,860 --> 00:50:49,860 Sire, I'm aware of it. 481 00:50:49,860 --> 00:50:54,965 That you may not have known about the murder of the Crown Prince. 482 00:50:58,574 --> 00:50:59,750 What? 483 00:51:01,360 --> 00:51:02,664 What did you say? 484 00:51:02,664 --> 00:51:06,954 You definitely said this that day. 485 00:51:06,954 --> 00:51:12,465 "What are you talking about? Would I try to kill my son?" 486 00:51:15,800 --> 00:51:17,215 Princess! 487 00:51:17,215 --> 00:51:19,735 What did you say just now? 488 00:51:19,735 --> 00:51:21,420 What did you say I did? 489 00:51:21,420 --> 00:51:23,590 If nothing is happening at the East Palace 490 00:51:23,590 --> 00:51:25,590 then why did you forbid entrance to the place? 491 00:51:25,590 --> 00:51:29,570 Why did you let the physician that Soyong Jo recommended go there 492 00:51:29,570 --> 00:51:32,000 and leave him alone with the Crown Prince? 493 00:51:32,000 --> 00:51:36,335 It's because the Crown Prince is being punished by confinement. 494 00:51:36,335 --> 00:51:39,139 If not, what else would it be? 495 00:51:39,139 --> 00:51:42,304 Are you saying that I'd kill the Crown Prince? 496 00:51:43,880 --> 00:51:48,050 Of course, I didn't believe those words at first. 497 00:51:48,050 --> 00:51:52,650 I thought you'd definitely know about his death. 498 00:52:07,250 --> 00:52:11,025 But once I saw you that day... 499 00:52:12,215 --> 00:52:14,659 I realized that it may not be the case. 500 00:52:17,030 --> 00:52:23,735 At least you're not someone who can falsely exaggerate! 501 00:52:28,250 --> 00:52:29,514 Princess... 502 00:52:29,514 --> 00:52:37,585 It's probably from fear that you avoided the truth, despite what happened. 503 00:52:37,585 --> 00:52:40,050 Am I wrong? 504 00:52:40,050 --> 00:52:42,735 The moment the crime was uncovered 505 00:52:42,735 --> 00:52:45,885 you were also afraid of the doubt it would cast upon you! 506 00:52:45,885 --> 00:52:53,135 That's exactly why you avoided the truth about your own son's death! 507 00:53:09,349 --> 00:53:11,454 - Father, why is he so late? - That's what I mean. 508 00:53:16,494 --> 00:53:19,835 Go to the Royal Secretariat and see why the decree is being delayed. 509 00:53:19,835 --> 00:53:23,590 - Hurry up and go! - Yes, sir. 510 00:53:33,224 --> 00:53:36,534 Stop. That's enough, Princess. 511 00:53:37,389 --> 00:53:42,175 How dare you... What do you know about me? 512 00:53:43,454 --> 00:53:46,590 Sire, you have to listen. 513 00:53:46,590 --> 00:53:52,079 There is still a chance to correct your twisted choice! 514 00:53:52,079 --> 00:53:53,215 No. 515 00:53:55,855 --> 00:54:01,579 I don't need such nonsense, Princess. 516 00:54:03,934 --> 00:54:08,525 I'm already an incompetent king... 517 00:54:10,099 --> 00:54:12,699 and a cruel father. 518 00:54:12,699 --> 00:54:14,230 Sire! 519 00:54:16,110 --> 00:54:20,360 Chance? Did you say there is a chance? 520 00:54:22,324 --> 00:54:27,485 No! According to you... 521 00:54:28,735 --> 00:54:34,110 I'm such a cowardly man. 522 00:54:36,255 --> 00:54:39,215 Even if such a chance came to me... 523 00:54:39,215 --> 00:54:42,824 what would change, Princess? 524 00:54:45,570 --> 00:54:54,460 Right, the throne was a preposterous role for me to begin with. 525 00:54:56,400 --> 00:54:59,260 What would I change at this point... 526 00:55:00,340 --> 00:55:02,650 and what would I be able to do? 527 00:55:13,159 --> 00:55:15,525 Look! Look, Chief Secretary! 528 00:55:15,525 --> 00:55:18,045 What on earth are you doing? 529 00:55:18,045 --> 00:55:19,664 Sir! 530 00:55:19,664 --> 00:55:26,619 Don't you know Vice Premier and everyone are waiting in the meeting hall? 531 00:55:26,619 --> 00:55:30,994 Give me the decree that Prince Seungseon is installed... 532 00:55:30,994 --> 00:55:32,545 No! 533 00:55:32,545 --> 00:55:36,135 I cannot give you the decree. 534 00:55:37,250 --> 00:55:39,784 - What? - Brother! 535 00:55:39,784 --> 00:55:41,434 Do you understand? 536 00:55:41,434 --> 00:55:44,300 As the Chief Secretary of this government... 537 00:55:44,300 --> 00:55:48,905 Without His Majesty's approval, I cannot give you such a decree. 538 00:55:48,905 --> 00:55:53,295 What? You can't give me the decree? 539 00:55:54,949 --> 00:55:57,635 Look, Shi Baek... 540 00:55:57,635 --> 00:56:01,380 Have you lost your mind? 541 00:56:02,389 --> 00:56:07,349 Hey, what kind of nonsense are you talking about? 542 00:56:08,530 --> 00:56:11,150 Sir! Chief Secretary! 543 00:56:20,769 --> 00:56:25,155 Vice Premier, when will the decree come? 544 00:56:25,155 --> 00:56:28,539 You said you received His Majesty's approval. 545 00:56:28,539 --> 00:56:30,530 Seriously... 546 00:56:30,530 --> 00:56:32,630 It hasn't been that long and you're already upset? 547 00:56:32,630 --> 00:56:34,454 You should just wait! 548 00:56:34,454 --> 00:56:38,724 I was also there when His Majesty gave his approval! 549 00:56:38,724 --> 00:56:41,159 But isn't it strange? 550 00:56:41,159 --> 00:56:44,204 Then the decree should've come already. 551 00:56:44,204 --> 00:56:46,054 Sir! Sir! 552 00:56:46,054 --> 00:56:47,925 - Yes! - Vice Premier! 553 00:56:47,925 --> 00:56:50,480 Why are you showing up now? What happened? 554 00:56:50,480 --> 00:56:52,570 What about the decree? Where is it? 555 00:56:52,570 --> 00:56:57,409 Sir, that's not what's important right now. 556 00:56:57,409 --> 00:56:58,505 What? 557 00:56:59,485 --> 00:57:02,590 Right outside... 558 00:57:02,590 --> 00:57:05,460 His Majesty has arrived! 559 00:57:05,460 --> 00:57:07,099 His Majesty? 560 00:57:19,420 --> 00:57:23,074 - Sire! - Sire! 561 00:57:25,045 --> 00:57:29,360 - Your Majesty! - Your Majesty! 562 00:57:49,525 --> 00:57:50,860 Grand Prince. 563 00:58:17,159 --> 00:58:20,670 Sire, what happened? 564 00:58:20,670 --> 00:58:24,275 - It was for sure... - That's right. 565 00:58:25,420 --> 00:58:29,059 I was definitely on my way to the hot springs. 566 00:58:30,445 --> 00:58:34,780 But... before I go... 567 00:58:36,380 --> 00:58:41,510 I thought I should take care of urgent state matters. 568 00:58:47,590 --> 00:58:53,085 Yes, the seat of the Crown Prince that has been emptied now. 569 00:58:55,844 --> 00:58:58,639 We'll have to decide on the Crown Prince. 570 00:59:05,780 --> 00:59:07,105 Vice Premier! 571 00:59:08,199 --> 00:59:13,164 I'm going to appoint Grand Prince Bongrim to the seat! 572 00:59:21,402 --> 00:59:31,402 Subtitles by DramaFever