1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,000 Subtitles by DramaFever 2 00:00:07,090 --> 00:00:08,820 Episode 49 3 00:00:14,200 --> 00:00:18,760 Sir, don't look back. At the fork, turn right and follow me. 4 00:00:18,760 --> 00:00:20,900 - What? - I need to check something. 5 00:00:20,900 --> 00:00:23,460 I need to confirm if they are following you, sir. 6 00:00:23,460 --> 00:00:26,110 Look, what do you mean... 7 00:00:26,110 --> 00:00:28,410 Sir, right now! Quickly! 8 00:00:30,460 --> 00:00:33,830 He ran away! Chase him! We can't lose him! 9 00:00:45,810 --> 00:00:47,400 What the hell is going on here? 10 00:00:48,470 --> 00:00:51,120 What's the reason for doing this? And who are those men? 11 00:00:51,120 --> 00:00:55,360 They have been following you for a few days. 12 00:00:55,360 --> 00:00:57,750 - What? - Sir... 13 00:00:57,750 --> 00:01:04,530 I can't figure out who they are, but assassins are definitely after you. 14 00:01:06,760 --> 00:01:09,440 What? What did you just say? 15 00:01:09,440 --> 00:01:11,570 In Woo's life is in danger? 16 00:01:11,570 --> 00:01:14,150 I wasn't able to say anything until I was sure. 17 00:01:14,150 --> 00:01:17,380 But it seems certain. 18 00:01:17,380 --> 00:01:21,140 I thought they were aiming for Her Highness, but that isn't the case. 19 00:01:21,140 --> 00:01:24,000 They've been looking for a chance for a long time... 20 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:29,190 And when we went alone today, they finally showed themselves. 21 00:01:31,310 --> 00:01:35,410 But why? Who would do such a thing to In Woo... 22 00:01:38,800 --> 00:01:41,950 Could it be... Kang Joo Seon? 23 00:01:43,020 --> 00:01:48,420 Yes. So how could I not deliver this news to the Great Qing? 24 00:01:49,550 --> 00:01:53,840 I swore my allegiance to His Majesty the Emperor. 25 00:01:55,050 --> 00:01:58,760 So, what are their demands? 26 00:01:58,760 --> 00:02:03,020 What is Kang Joo Seon trying to gain by using Qing? 27 00:02:05,110 --> 00:02:06,720 It is... 28 00:02:08,270 --> 00:02:14,750 It is... the resignation of His Majesty, who ascended to the throne recently. 29 00:02:16,140 --> 00:02:17,290 What did you say? 30 00:02:17,290 --> 00:02:20,010 Their deadline is 11:00 a.m. 31 00:02:20,010 --> 00:02:23,830 If His Majesty doesn't resign by then... 32 00:02:26,380 --> 00:02:29,790 they will cross the border and advance to the capital city. 33 00:02:39,680 --> 00:02:41,500 Eight hours... 34 00:02:42,750 --> 00:02:45,750 We don't even have a half a day left now. 35 00:02:45,750 --> 00:02:47,990 Yes, my lord. 36 00:02:47,990 --> 00:02:53,680 And we will be able to get back everything we lost when it comes. 37 00:02:53,680 --> 00:02:59,170 No, not just what we lost. 38 00:02:59,170 --> 00:03:01,780 More than that... 39 00:03:10,200 --> 00:03:11,530 My dear... 40 00:03:12,640 --> 00:03:16,840 We'll gain a lot more than that. 41 00:03:16,840 --> 00:03:22,110 I already knew about Kang Joo Seon's plan. 42 00:03:22,110 --> 00:03:25,950 His Majesty is advancing to the north? 43 00:03:27,670 --> 00:03:29,090 That's because... 44 00:03:29,090 --> 00:03:34,340 I told Kang Joo Seon that he'd be able to move Qing if he told them about it. 45 00:03:36,060 --> 00:03:41,850 What? Did you just say that it was your idea? 46 00:03:41,850 --> 00:03:46,120 If I was hit with something like this without any preparation some day... 47 00:03:46,120 --> 00:03:51,180 I needed a solution in place. 48 00:03:52,670 --> 00:03:56,620 But my lifeline was stolen by Kang Joo Seon. 49 00:03:56,620 --> 00:04:01,150 Please keep an eye on In Woo. First, find out who they are... 50 00:04:01,150 --> 00:04:02,250 Joo Won! 51 00:04:02,250 --> 00:04:06,120 What about Her Highness? Where is she? 52 00:04:06,120 --> 00:04:08,070 In Woo! 53 00:04:08,070 --> 00:04:13,440 I think... I may have a way to find out where my father is, Joo Won. 54 00:04:13,440 --> 00:04:14,910 What? 55 00:04:14,910 --> 00:04:18,840 Yes, if my mother is the one who hired them... 56 00:04:18,840 --> 00:04:21,880 there is our link. 57 00:04:24,260 --> 00:04:27,440 Did you just say that you found a clue to trace Kang Joo Seon? 58 00:04:27,440 --> 00:04:30,960 - Is it true? - Yes, that's right, sire. 59 00:04:30,960 --> 00:04:34,260 Commander Kang will initiate his plan. 60 00:05:24,860 --> 00:05:26,030 Sir. 61 00:05:29,310 --> 00:05:30,630 You came. 62 00:05:50,890 --> 00:05:54,280 - What happened to Commander Kang? - We lost him. 63 00:05:54,280 --> 00:05:58,660 He seemed to have done that on purpose so that we wouldn't get involved. 64 00:05:58,660 --> 00:06:00,100 What? 65 00:06:02,410 --> 00:06:06,930 You came to Joseon a long time ago to look after Her Highness. 66 00:06:06,930 --> 00:06:09,940 It must've been love for you as well. 67 00:06:11,040 --> 00:06:17,060 For you to come so far... to stay by her side. 68 00:06:20,370 --> 00:06:24,260 Have you ever... regretted it? 69 00:06:25,780 --> 00:06:32,250 You could've had another choice, another path for your life. 70 00:06:35,810 --> 00:06:38,420 I couldn't make another choice, or go another way... 71 00:06:38,420 --> 00:06:41,150 That's why I must be here now. 72 00:06:42,540 --> 00:06:47,320 Because I know even now that this has always been my role. 73 00:06:55,400 --> 00:06:57,740 There was no other way... 74 00:07:00,030 --> 00:07:06,290 This is fine as is... even now... 75 00:07:16,800 --> 00:07:20,430 I don't care! I'll lose! 76 00:07:23,210 --> 00:07:26,950 I'm only studying because I don't want to be defeated by you. 77 00:07:26,950 --> 00:07:31,260 It's possible that I won't be able to get a government job. 78 00:07:31,260 --> 00:07:33,850 What are you saying? Why wouldn't you? 79 00:07:35,980 --> 00:07:38,660 By the way, I have a dream now. 80 00:07:40,250 --> 00:07:43,430 I'm going to be the princess' husband. 81 00:07:43,430 --> 00:07:47,290 - Princess' husband? - Yes! The Princess' husband! 82 00:07:50,810 --> 00:07:55,930 But I have no regrets either... 83 00:08:02,870 --> 00:08:09,030 In the end, this was my fate. 84 00:08:13,690 --> 00:08:14,930 Kang In Woo! 85 00:08:17,170 --> 00:08:19,340 Yes, come. 86 00:08:20,200 --> 00:08:27,930 But you will never be able to cut off my breathing until I get what I want. 87 00:08:27,930 --> 00:08:29,450 Get him! 88 00:08:32,360 --> 00:08:36,480 - You're not trying to survive? - No. 89 00:08:37,550 --> 00:08:40,920 I'm not doing this to keep myself alive. 90 00:08:40,920 --> 00:08:46,520 Even if I die, I want to win until the last moment. 91 00:09:01,520 --> 00:09:03,030 Sir. 92 00:09:04,220 --> 00:09:05,720 Let's go. 93 00:09:05,720 --> 00:09:10,790 I will use Qing to earn this land for myself. 94 00:09:16,790 --> 00:09:21,880 I'll put Kang Joo Seon in your hands. For your own victory. 95 00:09:23,270 --> 00:09:25,960 Do you remember what I said in the past? 96 00:09:25,960 --> 00:09:31,610 The reason I like people like you, but I won't stand with you. 97 00:09:36,500 --> 00:09:39,770 But, ma'am... there is a misunderstanding. 98 00:09:39,770 --> 00:09:43,610 To be honest, I really like people like you. 99 00:09:44,690 --> 00:09:47,430 So-called 'upright people.' 100 00:09:48,520 --> 00:09:52,030 But the reason I don't take their side is... 101 00:09:52,030 --> 00:09:56,880 It's because they lose. Almost always. 102 00:09:58,190 --> 00:10:01,750 Yes, they can't win, just like the dethroned Gwanghae. 103 00:10:02,820 --> 00:10:09,330 Because people are moved by greed. They won't take a loss over righteousness. 104 00:10:09,330 --> 00:10:11,160 That's why... 105 00:10:12,430 --> 00:10:15,910 you will never amass great power. 106 00:10:18,820 --> 00:10:25,160 But... not anymore? You've changed your mind now? 107 00:10:26,860 --> 00:10:29,550 A very rare thing in the world... 108 00:10:29,550 --> 00:10:34,240 I may be able to see the victory of justice and virtue. 109 00:10:37,540 --> 00:10:41,430 Yes, even for a brief moment... 110 00:10:41,430 --> 00:10:45,570 you and your people may be able to create that moment. 111 00:11:20,900 --> 00:11:22,900 Didn't I tell you? 112 00:11:24,540 --> 00:11:26,980 Until I get what I want... 113 00:11:28,990 --> 00:11:31,230 you won't be able to kill me. 114 00:11:34,690 --> 00:11:38,250 Now tell me what I want to know. 115 00:11:40,220 --> 00:11:44,010 Tell me. The ones who hired you... 116 00:11:46,780 --> 00:11:48,810 Where are they now? 117 00:12:30,430 --> 00:12:35,140 I heard Commander Kang is figuring out the location of Kang Joo Seon. 118 00:12:35,140 --> 00:12:36,990 How is the situation going? 119 00:12:36,990 --> 00:12:41,760 I heard he caught the ones who are connected to them. 120 00:12:41,760 --> 00:12:44,890 It's not certain, but he has a clue now. 121 00:12:46,890 --> 00:12:50,930 Her Highness went to meet with Commander Kang at a secret house. 122 00:12:50,930 --> 00:12:52,760 We'll find out about the situation soon. 123 00:12:55,430 --> 00:13:00,910 - And? In Woo went alone to lead them? - Yes. 124 00:13:00,910 --> 00:13:03,190 He was so firm, we had no choice. 125 00:13:03,190 --> 00:13:05,100 We followed him as much as we could... 126 00:13:05,100 --> 00:13:07,090 But we lost him. 127 00:13:07,090 --> 00:13:08,250 What? 128 00:13:08,250 --> 00:13:12,990 Then... you don't know where he is? 129 00:13:18,540 --> 00:13:20,840 My dear! My dear! 130 00:13:27,850 --> 00:13:31,280 What about Commander Kang? Have you heard anything from In Woo yet? 131 00:13:31,280 --> 00:13:33,070 No, not yet. 132 00:13:33,070 --> 00:13:35,660 Then what are you doing standing here? 133 00:13:35,660 --> 00:13:39,680 - By now, he should already... - Goodness, making a fuss... 134 00:13:39,680 --> 00:13:44,030 Don't worry. I'm fine. 135 00:13:45,780 --> 00:13:46,940 In Woo! 136 00:13:48,070 --> 00:13:49,190 Sir! 137 00:13:49,190 --> 00:13:51,120 Ma'am. 138 00:13:51,120 --> 00:13:53,970 Are you all right? Did you get hurt? Injuries? 139 00:13:56,730 --> 00:13:59,260 Kang In Woo! How could you go alone... 140 00:13:59,260 --> 00:14:01,360 Stop it already! 141 00:14:01,360 --> 00:14:03,670 My ears are ringing! 142 00:14:05,300 --> 00:14:07,140 Isn't it good that I'm back safely? 143 00:14:07,140 --> 00:14:09,310 In Woo... 144 00:14:09,310 --> 00:14:10,940 How can you say that? 145 00:14:13,460 --> 00:14:17,120 Sir... do you know how worried we were? 146 00:14:17,120 --> 00:14:19,740 Both of us were. 147 00:14:19,740 --> 00:14:22,720 I'm sorry I made you worry, ma'am. 148 00:14:22,720 --> 00:14:24,640 And thank you. 149 00:14:25,690 --> 00:14:28,140 - Sir. - Please go inside. 150 00:14:28,140 --> 00:14:30,630 I need to report to you about what happened. 151 00:14:32,640 --> 00:14:38,540 Then they really were hired by Kang Joo Seon's people? 152 00:14:38,540 --> 00:14:42,940 Yes. Although it's sad, it's fortunate. 153 00:14:46,110 --> 00:14:52,140 It allowed me to gather a clue about the location of my father and his soldiers. 154 00:14:53,370 --> 00:14:54,720 A clue? 155 00:15:01,490 --> 00:15:06,850 Why have I yet to hear about In Woo being taken care of? 156 00:15:06,850 --> 00:15:10,590 The one who hired them was the lady I was forced to call mother. 157 00:15:10,590 --> 00:15:13,850 I found out how they were communicating with her people. 158 00:15:13,850 --> 00:15:17,370 We may be able to lure him out and find the location. 159 00:15:18,700 --> 00:15:20,830 But the problem is time. 160 00:15:22,090 --> 00:15:24,320 When the day breaks, Qing investigators will arrive 161 00:15:24,320 --> 00:15:26,560 to demand His Majesty's resignation. 162 00:15:27,810 --> 00:15:30,830 We still don't have a way to stop him. 163 00:15:34,180 --> 00:15:37,510 But... not anymore? 164 00:15:37,510 --> 00:15:40,490 You've changed your mind now? 165 00:15:40,490 --> 00:15:43,770 A very rare thing in the world... 166 00:15:44,820 --> 00:15:48,670 I may be able to see the victory of justice of virtue. 167 00:15:51,710 --> 00:15:55,810 Yes, maybe even for a brief moment... 168 00:15:55,810 --> 00:15:59,890 you and your people may be able to create it. 169 00:16:01,210 --> 00:16:05,490 No... there may be a way. 170 00:16:05,490 --> 00:16:10,770 A way for us to convince Dorgon of Qing. 171 00:16:10,770 --> 00:16:12,610 Ma'am! 172 00:16:23,790 --> 00:16:25,140 Your Majesty! 173 00:16:26,790 --> 00:16:32,030 Convince Dorgon with this, and catch Kang Joo Seon again? 174 00:16:35,120 --> 00:16:38,930 With this solution that the Princess told me? 175 00:16:44,710 --> 00:16:46,740 Then... 176 00:16:46,740 --> 00:16:51,250 I will track down my father's location from the shadows. 177 00:16:51,250 --> 00:16:55,320 I'm sorry to leave it to you, knowing that it's a tough job. 178 00:16:55,320 --> 00:16:56,870 How many times do I have to tell you? 179 00:16:56,870 --> 00:16:58,910 I chose this. 180 00:17:02,080 --> 00:17:03,800 And Joo Won... 181 00:17:03,800 --> 00:17:06,040 Thank you. 182 00:17:07,680 --> 00:17:13,020 For being my friend and family for a long time. 183 00:17:14,900 --> 00:17:17,660 This... isn't like you. 184 00:17:55,620 --> 00:17:59,010 To have power that no one can covet! 185 00:18:01,720 --> 00:18:03,440 Do you understand? 186 00:18:03,440 --> 00:18:09,710 That's why I can't let Gwanghae produce gunpowder. 187 00:18:09,710 --> 00:18:15,450 And Joo Won, who is playing with fire next to him. 188 00:18:16,540 --> 00:18:21,340 It will be better for you to keep your distance from him. 189 00:18:21,340 --> 00:18:26,750 If you want to inherit my power. 190 00:18:26,750 --> 00:18:31,470 Because you took after me more than any other children I have. 191 00:18:31,470 --> 00:18:35,290 That's the reason I brought you. 192 00:18:35,290 --> 00:18:36,740 Not at all! 193 00:18:37,890 --> 00:18:39,910 I won't fall apart like that. 194 00:18:39,910 --> 00:18:43,200 That's how it's been, and that will be the case in the future, too. 195 00:18:43,200 --> 00:18:50,330 There is power that can never be broken in this world. 196 00:18:50,330 --> 00:18:55,930 And I am that power. 197 00:18:55,930 --> 00:18:58,090 He is... 198 00:18:59,720 --> 00:19:02,430 Because he is my precious father. 199 00:19:05,650 --> 00:19:08,740 So before he goes so far that I can't even reach him... 200 00:19:10,520 --> 00:19:17,290 Before it falls out of my power to protect him. 201 00:19:20,840 --> 00:19:22,050 Ma'am... 202 00:19:22,050 --> 00:19:25,730 I have to make my father stop here. 203 00:19:28,720 --> 00:19:31,290 That's what I have to do. 204 00:19:35,140 --> 00:19:36,320 Sir! 205 00:19:38,790 --> 00:19:41,480 What happened? Blood... 206 00:19:41,480 --> 00:19:43,310 Don't make a fuss. 207 00:19:44,400 --> 00:19:47,250 - It's nothing. - It's nothing? 208 00:19:47,250 --> 00:19:51,040 Please let me see it. How deep is the injury... 209 00:19:51,040 --> 00:19:52,860 Don't say anything. 210 00:19:53,900 --> 00:19:55,920 - Sir! - Do you understand? 211 00:19:57,410 --> 00:19:59,660 Until all of this is over... 212 00:19:59,660 --> 00:20:02,160 don't say anything to anyone! 213 00:20:12,270 --> 00:20:14,620 - Finish it up! - Yes! 214 00:20:18,660 --> 00:20:19,730 Sir. 215 00:20:19,730 --> 00:20:22,090 Did you finish moving the arms and gunpowder? 216 00:20:22,090 --> 00:20:24,850 Yes, sir. We've finished arming the Special Armory. 217 00:20:30,500 --> 00:20:34,420 Goodness... my mouth is drying up. 218 00:20:34,420 --> 00:20:39,800 Investigators from Qing are coming at 11:00? 219 00:20:39,800 --> 00:20:45,560 They'll come in and investigate if His Majesty planned to advance north! 220 00:20:45,560 --> 00:20:49,590 And if it's true, they'll change our King at their own whim! 221 00:20:49,590 --> 00:20:52,790 Crazy bastard! How can they crawl through the border 222 00:20:52,790 --> 00:20:55,310 and threaten our king to step down? 223 00:20:55,310 --> 00:20:57,790 And we're just watching it happen? 224 00:20:57,790 --> 00:20:59,960 Still, there shouldn't be war. 225 00:20:59,960 --> 00:21:02,760 We can't go through that hardship again. 226 00:21:02,760 --> 00:21:08,590 That's why... that mouse-like old man Kang Joo Seon has to be caught soon. 227 00:21:09,600 --> 00:21:11,460 I'm going nuts! 228 00:21:11,460 --> 00:21:14,750 If it's found that he plotted this 229 00:21:14,750 --> 00:21:17,110 it's possible that Qing's troops will go back. 230 00:21:29,030 --> 00:21:30,100 Sire! 231 00:21:43,240 --> 00:21:47,670 Would we... really be able to overcome this crisis with this? 232 00:21:47,670 --> 00:21:52,160 Kim Ja Jeom? Can we really trust his words? 233 00:21:57,860 --> 00:21:59,020 Sire! 234 00:21:59,020 --> 00:22:00,990 What you mean is... 235 00:22:00,990 --> 00:22:03,580 this is the only remaining way. 236 00:22:03,580 --> 00:22:05,250 It will be 11:00 a.m. soon. 237 00:22:05,250 --> 00:22:09,050 Their investigators will arrive in Mohwa Hall. 238 00:22:09,050 --> 00:22:15,410 We have no choice but to release Kim Ja Jeom at the same time. 239 00:22:19,530 --> 00:22:20,600 What? 240 00:22:20,600 --> 00:22:24,810 So, you want to stand in front of them? 241 00:22:24,810 --> 00:22:28,370 The reason Dorgon of Qing said yes to Kang Joo Seon's offer 242 00:22:28,370 --> 00:22:31,500 was as thanks for the wealth Kang Joo Seon pushed to him. 243 00:22:31,500 --> 00:22:34,280 But it's also Dorgon's greed. 244 00:22:34,280 --> 00:22:38,160 And I'm sure you know very well about it. 245 00:22:38,160 --> 00:22:42,010 By showing off the power to take down the king of Joseon 246 00:22:42,010 --> 00:22:44,750 Dorgon will strengthen his status in the royal court of Qing 247 00:22:44,750 --> 00:22:47,430 and try to stand against the Emperor. 248 00:22:48,810 --> 00:22:52,280 In order to stop Dorgon who partnered with Kang Joo Seon... 249 00:22:52,280 --> 00:22:54,870 just like Kang Joo Seon 250 00:22:54,870 --> 00:22:59,420 we need to prove that he is also planning treason against his own country. 251 00:22:59,420 --> 00:23:06,600 And General Oboi, a royal retainer, is coming with the investigators. 252 00:23:06,600 --> 00:23:11,510 If he finds out about the ambition of Kang Joo Seon and Dorgon... 253 00:23:11,510 --> 00:23:16,880 Dorgon's troops won't be able to proceed with this plunder! 254 00:23:20,020 --> 00:23:24,990 Of course I know very well that Kim Ja Jeom can't be trusted. 255 00:23:24,990 --> 00:23:29,490 But if he can take the lead and delay the investigators... 256 00:23:29,490 --> 00:23:34,300 and succeed in setting a secret meeting between Oboi and Your Majesty... 257 00:23:34,300 --> 00:23:36,120 Sire... 258 00:23:37,120 --> 00:23:41,780 we may be able to stop this without clashing with Qing troops. 259 00:23:50,630 --> 00:23:54,650 When are the investigators of Qing arriving in the city? 260 00:23:55,500 --> 00:23:57,400 It's almost 11 o'clock now! 261 00:24:00,500 --> 00:24:03,330 How dare you! Can't you hear me? 262 00:24:03,330 --> 00:24:05,220 Are your lips stuck together? 263 00:24:06,210 --> 00:24:07,950 The day I get out of here 264 00:24:07,950 --> 00:24:11,540 I'll pierce your ears and tear apart your mouths! 265 00:24:22,620 --> 00:24:23,680 What about Lord Kang? 266 00:24:24,600 --> 00:24:28,450 The investigators from Qing have arrived? 267 00:24:28,450 --> 00:24:34,250 Yes, sir. They'll arrive in Mowha Hall and find the King's fault soon. 268 00:24:36,750 --> 00:24:37,950 My lord! 269 00:25:01,640 --> 00:25:02,770 What the hell? 270 00:25:02,770 --> 00:25:05,440 Sorry about that. Were you hurt? 271 00:25:05,440 --> 00:25:07,400 It's fine. Go ahead. 272 00:25:08,900 --> 00:25:09,950 Sorry about that! 273 00:25:09,950 --> 00:25:11,370 Take care! 274 00:25:24,370 --> 00:25:25,450 Sir. 275 00:25:27,150 --> 00:25:28,470 Did you check? 276 00:25:29,540 --> 00:25:31,160 I believe he's the one. 277 00:25:37,390 --> 00:25:41,850 It's an officer with the last name Nam at the Police Bureau. 278 00:25:44,280 --> 00:25:46,330 An officer at the Police Bureau? 279 00:25:47,850 --> 00:25:50,080 That's everything that I know. 280 00:25:50,080 --> 00:25:55,020 He gave us this task in return for releasing us. 281 00:25:55,020 --> 00:25:59,930 So you will have to follow him to find out who hired him. 282 00:26:03,390 --> 00:26:04,650 Sir! 283 00:26:08,580 --> 00:26:09,900 I'm fine. 284 00:26:11,180 --> 00:26:12,180 Let's go. 285 00:26:23,200 --> 00:26:26,180 You haven't heard from Commander Kang yet? 286 00:26:26,180 --> 00:26:29,790 No. By the way... 287 00:26:30,960 --> 00:26:34,200 - I found this here... - What is it? 288 00:26:41,650 --> 00:26:44,170 - This is... - It's Commander Kang's military uniform. 289 00:26:44,170 --> 00:26:46,050 The one he wore last night! 290 00:26:50,480 --> 00:26:52,640 Then... this blood... 291 00:27:01,410 --> 00:27:02,460 Jicheon! 292 00:27:04,020 --> 00:27:07,100 I received the message that the investigators have arrived in Mohwa Hall. 293 00:27:07,100 --> 00:27:09,110 How is the situation inside? 294 00:27:09,110 --> 00:27:12,840 Kim Ja Jeom is preparing right now. 295 00:27:27,010 --> 00:27:30,840 Don't get any foolish ideas. 296 00:27:32,110 --> 00:27:35,450 I'm not pathetic enough to think of such a thing. 297 00:27:41,770 --> 00:27:49,000 You must think that I was able to enjoy power because of trickery and schemes 298 00:27:49,000 --> 00:27:51,580 But that's not everything. 299 00:27:51,580 --> 00:27:57,210 We've walked different paths, but I don't like being pathetic either. 300 00:28:03,170 --> 00:28:05,200 [Mohwa Hall] 301 00:28:21,760 --> 00:28:27,650 General Oboi! Joseon officials are arriving in Mohwa Hall now. 302 00:28:45,530 --> 00:28:51,180 Are you the core officials of Joseon who will be investigated? 303 00:28:51,180 --> 00:28:52,720 That's right. 304 00:28:52,720 --> 00:28:55,350 I'm Kim Ja Jeom, Vice Premier. 305 00:28:57,960 --> 00:28:59,390 Kim Ja Jeom... 306 00:29:10,700 --> 00:29:12,070 Sire! 307 00:29:13,450 --> 00:29:16,730 The investigation has just started at Mohwa Hall. 308 00:29:20,320 --> 00:29:21,530 Sire! 309 00:29:32,540 --> 00:29:34,080 Your Highness. 310 00:29:35,110 --> 00:29:37,300 "Let's trust Kim Ja Jeom." 311 00:29:37,300 --> 00:29:40,230 I'm the one who requested it, Lady Jung. 312 00:29:42,350 --> 00:29:45,810 This... has to be the right choice. 313 00:29:53,990 --> 00:29:57,670 Now... let me hear the answer now. 314 00:29:57,670 --> 00:30:03,360 The Emperor of the Great Qing, and Dorgon 315 00:30:03,360 --> 00:30:09,060 would like to know about what the King of Joseon is doing. 316 00:30:16,220 --> 00:30:20,220 Go to Kang Joo Seon right now. 317 00:30:20,220 --> 00:30:24,990 Tell him Kim Ja Jeom is here 318 00:30:24,990 --> 00:30:27,920 and ask him what on earth is going on. 319 00:30:36,010 --> 00:30:39,520 That's right. Since His Majesty ascended to the throne 320 00:30:39,520 --> 00:30:42,870 he strengthened the Special Armory and made an effort to expand military power. 321 00:30:42,870 --> 00:30:46,090 But it was to strengthen the defense against Japan 322 00:30:46,090 --> 00:30:48,530 and prepare for their attack. 323 00:30:48,530 --> 00:30:52,820 Your country shouldn't get involved in Joseon's military details! 324 00:30:52,820 --> 00:30:54,500 Japan? 325 00:30:55,740 --> 00:30:58,390 It was only to defend against Japan? 326 00:30:58,390 --> 00:31:01,900 Also, the rumor of ousting our officials who are friendly to Qing 327 00:31:01,900 --> 00:31:05,410 is not entirely truthful. 328 00:31:05,410 --> 00:31:10,630 They were fired or punished for disloyalty against His Majesty. 329 00:31:10,630 --> 00:31:15,310 Making an issue out of it is definitely an interference of internal affairs. 330 00:31:15,310 --> 00:31:20,170 Of course our Emperor doesn't mean to interfere in the affairs of Joseon. 331 00:31:20,170 --> 00:31:23,790 It's only that if Joseon is breaking the master and retainer relationship 332 00:31:23,790 --> 00:31:27,940 and is standing against the Great Qing... 333 00:31:27,940 --> 00:31:29,830 If you're telling the truth 334 00:31:29,830 --> 00:31:33,010 what about the tomb of the previous king? 335 00:31:33,010 --> 00:31:34,500 Based on what I know 336 00:31:34,500 --> 00:31:41,390 I heard that the title of Ming was used for the epitaph, not that of Qing! 337 00:31:41,390 --> 00:31:43,160 It's... 338 00:31:45,910 --> 00:31:47,730 Look, Minister of Personnel! 339 00:31:47,730 --> 00:31:51,500 Isn't that evidence that Joseon still respects Ming 340 00:31:51,500 --> 00:31:55,690 and looks down on Qing and our Emperor? 341 00:31:55,690 --> 00:31:59,200 That's not all. 342 00:31:59,200 --> 00:32:01,880 - Joseon... - That's right. 343 00:32:01,880 --> 00:32:05,640 Since His Majesty's ascension to the throne 344 00:32:05,640 --> 00:32:09,840 using the titles of Qing is forbidden in official documents. 345 00:32:11,110 --> 00:32:12,780 You're right, General. 346 00:32:12,780 --> 00:32:14,740 Of course, that's not all. 347 00:32:14,740 --> 00:32:18,150 We've accepted refugees who escaped from Ming 348 00:32:18,150 --> 00:32:21,250 and we're training shooters with the excuse of defending against Japan 349 00:32:21,250 --> 00:32:24,510 and moving most of them to Uiju in the northern border area. 350 00:32:26,090 --> 00:32:32,210 General, how could we claim that there is no seditious scheme? 351 00:32:33,230 --> 00:32:38,820 The King of Joseon is preparing to fight against Qing some day. 352 00:32:40,380 --> 00:32:42,960 Lord Kim, what on earth are you doing? 353 00:32:42,960 --> 00:32:44,640 Stop it right now! 354 00:32:44,640 --> 00:32:46,320 Lord Kim Ja Jeom! 355 00:32:54,540 --> 00:32:57,770 I can't stay here like this. I should go to Mohwa Hall. 356 00:32:57,770 --> 00:32:59,790 Ma'am! Your Highness! 357 00:33:00,710 --> 00:33:03,510 Ma'am! It's Ja Gyung! 358 00:33:07,270 --> 00:33:10,410 - Ma'am! - Ja Gyung... 359 00:33:19,320 --> 00:33:25,850 But what would be more important now, General? 360 00:33:26,910 --> 00:33:29,700 The King of Joseon was planning to advance to the north? 361 00:33:31,930 --> 00:33:33,580 That's not it. 362 00:33:35,310 --> 00:33:40,360 Someone is using that and plotting a bigger scheme. 363 00:33:40,360 --> 00:33:45,420 What? Plotting something bigger? 364 00:33:45,420 --> 00:33:51,020 Qing must have heard about this from a spy in Joseon. 365 00:33:51,020 --> 00:33:53,750 Through a secretive letter. 366 00:33:53,750 --> 00:33:59,270 How do you think I know about the exact details of the letter? 367 00:34:00,800 --> 00:34:02,360 What are you talking about? 368 00:34:03,840 --> 00:34:07,700 Because it was me, General. 369 00:34:09,500 --> 00:34:13,500 The letter that was delivered to Dorgon through Kang Joo Seon... 370 00:34:13,500 --> 00:34:19,380 It was me who gave that letter with the secrets of Joseon to Kang Joo Seon. 371 00:34:21,300 --> 00:34:22,920 What did you say? 372 00:34:25,250 --> 00:34:26,520 Lord Kim! 373 00:34:34,860 --> 00:34:37,700 What? What did you say just now? 374 00:34:37,700 --> 00:34:40,040 - Who showed up in Mohwa Hall? - Kim Ja Jeom. 375 00:34:40,040 --> 00:34:42,600 The Vice Premier of Joseon who was supposedly ousted! 376 00:34:42,600 --> 00:34:43,650 What? 377 00:34:43,650 --> 00:34:47,000 You said he was definitely confined by the King of Joseon. 378 00:34:47,000 --> 00:34:49,630 So why would he show up there? 379 00:34:49,630 --> 00:34:51,920 Kim Ja Jeom... 380 00:34:51,920 --> 00:34:54,340 Kim Ja Jeom? 381 00:34:54,340 --> 00:34:56,570 Why would he? 382 00:34:58,040 --> 00:34:59,040 Wait. 383 00:35:01,230 --> 00:35:02,620 Could it be... 384 00:35:04,770 --> 00:35:06,870 Could he really... 385 00:35:09,080 --> 00:35:12,950 If that's the case, why did I do such a thing? 386 00:35:15,080 --> 00:35:20,050 And why did Kang Joo Seon deliver it to Dorgon? 387 00:35:22,210 --> 00:35:24,310 Whether it's Joseon or Qing... 388 00:35:24,310 --> 00:35:28,040 there is only one authority with power. 389 00:35:30,270 --> 00:35:35,480 General, isn't it because that's what all of us want? 390 00:35:38,750 --> 00:35:43,130 Then what do you mean by that? 391 00:35:43,130 --> 00:35:51,190 Are you saying that traitors coveted power in both Joseon and Qing? 392 00:35:59,120 --> 00:36:00,650 That's right. 393 00:36:00,650 --> 00:36:03,780 The reason I handed over those secrets to Kang Joo Seon was 394 00:36:03,780 --> 00:36:10,080 that it would be enough to move Qing to attack Joseon. 395 00:36:30,950 --> 00:36:34,170 Lord Kang Joo Seon sent them along with a secret letter. 396 00:36:43,120 --> 00:36:45,890 And the reason that Dorgon of Qing replied to him was 397 00:36:45,890 --> 00:36:50,160 that he also plans to expand his power through this, and become the emperor. 398 00:36:51,790 --> 00:36:57,550 General, if you are a royal retainer just like the others here... 399 00:36:58,550 --> 00:37:04,600 shouldn't you catch Dorgon just like these people are trying to catch Kang Joo Seon? 400 00:37:12,980 --> 00:37:16,300 So what is Oboi planning to do? 401 00:37:16,300 --> 00:37:19,060 He definitely seems to be confused by the words of Kim Ja Jeom. 402 00:37:19,060 --> 00:37:21,800 He stopped the plan of returning to the border right away 403 00:37:21,800 --> 00:37:24,550 and started a long process of thinking through this at Mohwa Hall. 404 00:37:26,110 --> 00:37:27,550 Sire. 405 00:37:31,300 --> 00:37:34,930 Whether it's Joseon or Qing... 406 00:37:34,930 --> 00:37:38,080 there is only one who has authority with power. 407 00:37:38,080 --> 00:37:44,840 General, why don't you have a secret meeting with the King of Joseon? 408 00:37:44,840 --> 00:37:53,100 If it's true, both countries should cooperate, not stand against each other. 409 00:38:07,390 --> 00:38:11,070 Arm the soldiers thoroughly, just in case. 410 00:38:11,070 --> 00:38:13,880 - Pardon? - What are you doing? Hurry up! 411 00:38:19,920 --> 00:38:23,820 What the hell is going on? 412 00:38:23,820 --> 00:38:27,100 I'm sorry. I'm not sure... 413 00:38:29,380 --> 00:38:30,940 The officer at the Police Bureau... 414 00:38:30,940 --> 00:38:34,780 Find the officer you hired to take care of In Woo! Hurry up! 415 00:38:34,780 --> 00:38:35,790 Pardon? 416 00:38:35,790 --> 00:38:39,910 Bring Kang In Woo in front of me! 417 00:38:39,910 --> 00:38:42,630 In Woo must know something! 418 00:39:04,260 --> 00:39:07,610 Really? They requested to meet with His Majesty? 419 00:39:07,610 --> 00:39:11,850 Yes. General Oboi sent a message to meet with His Majesty in secret. 420 00:39:11,850 --> 00:39:13,240 I will head out now 421 00:39:13,240 --> 00:39:15,990 so please escort His Majesty to the secret house in Chang-dong now. 422 00:39:15,990 --> 00:39:18,430 I will. I will go now. 423 00:39:28,740 --> 00:39:29,790 My dear! 424 00:39:34,400 --> 00:39:36,340 Ma'am, did you hear about it? 425 00:39:36,340 --> 00:39:39,470 General Oboi and His Majesty will have a secret meeting in Chang-dong soon. 426 00:39:39,470 --> 00:39:42,140 Yes, I heard about it. 427 00:39:42,140 --> 00:39:46,580 But I have to tell you something before that. 428 00:39:47,940 --> 00:39:50,460 Here. Take a look at this. 429 00:39:50,460 --> 00:39:52,950 It's Commander Kang's uniform. 430 00:39:52,950 --> 00:39:55,750 This is In Woo's? 431 00:39:57,250 --> 00:39:58,530 But why... 432 00:39:58,530 --> 00:40:03,380 It seems that Commander Kang was severely injured last night. 433 00:40:03,380 --> 00:40:06,130 And he hid it from us. 434 00:40:06,130 --> 00:40:08,310 Injured, ma'am? 435 00:40:09,350 --> 00:40:12,800 And he is still tracking down Kang Joo Seon? 436 00:40:27,890 --> 00:40:30,140 Find Commander Kang as soon as possible! 437 00:40:30,140 --> 00:40:33,920 You have to hurry, since his life may be in danger. Do you understand? 438 00:40:33,920 --> 00:40:35,090 Yes! 439 00:40:55,950 --> 00:40:56,980 Sir. 440 00:40:58,340 --> 00:40:59,720 Did you forget? 441 00:41:00,980 --> 00:41:03,500 You have to watch him now, not me. 442 00:41:03,500 --> 00:41:05,340 Then please leave it to me. 443 00:41:05,340 --> 00:41:07,980 If you hold out any longer, you'll be in danger. 444 00:41:09,920 --> 00:41:13,790 - That's why I'm doing this. - Pardon? 445 00:41:13,790 --> 00:41:18,500 What I'm doing now is to take my father to his grave... 446 00:41:20,400 --> 00:41:23,720 So I should be there with him. 447 00:41:23,720 --> 00:41:25,360 Sir. 448 00:41:27,360 --> 00:41:28,440 Wait. 449 00:41:29,780 --> 00:41:31,250 He's moving. 450 00:41:34,130 --> 00:41:36,170 - Look. - What's going on? 451 00:41:36,170 --> 00:41:38,070 Why did you want to meet at such a risky time? 452 00:41:38,070 --> 00:41:41,200 What happened to Kang In Woo? Why haven't you sent a message in a long time? 453 00:41:41,200 --> 00:41:42,960 It has been a long time. 454 00:41:49,560 --> 00:41:53,500 But... "Kang In Woo"? 455 00:41:55,000 --> 00:41:57,920 How can you say my name that way? 456 00:41:57,920 --> 00:42:00,610 - Young Master. - That's right. 457 00:42:01,690 --> 00:42:05,320 You should guide me to my father and my mother. 458 00:42:06,500 --> 00:42:09,560 It's been a long time since I said my greetings to them. 459 00:42:12,780 --> 00:42:14,190 Of course you'd know... 460 00:42:15,410 --> 00:42:17,850 that you're not my match. 461 00:42:19,410 --> 00:42:23,190 So don't waste your energy, and tell me. 462 00:42:24,770 --> 00:42:26,820 I don't have much time. 463 00:42:32,730 --> 00:42:36,030 Hurry up and deliver this to Dorgon. 464 00:42:36,030 --> 00:42:40,410 Things could take a wrong turn. 465 00:42:40,410 --> 00:42:41,660 Yes, sir. 466 00:42:43,920 --> 00:42:45,970 Look! 467 00:42:51,670 --> 00:42:55,810 Lord Kang, how can you do this? How can you come to look for me here? 468 00:42:55,810 --> 00:43:01,250 Of course. It's not time for me to get involved like this. 469 00:43:01,250 --> 00:43:02,590 What? 470 00:43:02,590 --> 00:43:06,420 But knowing that a blade is about to be pointed between my eyes 471 00:43:06,420 --> 00:43:09,210 I can't just sit back and watch it happen. 472 00:43:09,210 --> 00:43:14,330 At this point, do I have to come all the way here? 473 00:43:14,330 --> 00:43:16,650 Lord Kang Joo Seon! 474 00:43:16,650 --> 00:43:21,600 Now, why don't you tell me? 475 00:43:21,600 --> 00:43:24,420 Where is General Oboi? 476 00:43:25,540 --> 00:43:28,080 Did he leave to meet with the King? 477 00:43:28,080 --> 00:43:32,290 Are you really saying that this went wrong? 478 00:43:37,880 --> 00:43:40,270 [King Hyojong's Secret House] 479 00:43:55,020 --> 00:43:56,120 Sire. 480 00:43:57,780 --> 00:44:02,130 - What about General Oboi? Did he arrive? - Yes, he is waiting inside. 481 00:44:04,700 --> 00:44:07,730 Sire, please go inside. 482 00:44:18,840 --> 00:44:22,780 In Woo, are you all right? 483 00:44:24,060 --> 00:44:27,850 Please... Please. 484 00:44:43,330 --> 00:44:44,560 Sir! 485 00:44:49,250 --> 00:44:51,140 Where do you think it is? 486 00:44:51,140 --> 00:44:55,230 If Father took his soldiers with him... 487 00:44:55,230 --> 00:44:57,260 Sir, please! 488 00:44:58,340 --> 00:45:03,540 Right, he would never back down easily. 489 00:45:04,700 --> 00:45:06,960 If he found out that it failed... 490 00:45:06,960 --> 00:45:10,280 he is capable of anything... 491 00:45:11,920 --> 00:45:13,530 Your Majesty! 492 00:45:16,230 --> 00:45:18,120 It must be His Majesty! 493 00:45:18,120 --> 00:45:19,490 Pardon? 494 00:45:21,020 --> 00:45:25,180 Yes... that's what my father would do. 495 00:45:27,390 --> 00:45:29,710 The last solution left now... 496 00:45:32,090 --> 00:45:36,590 is to finish it up with his own hands! 497 00:45:42,780 --> 00:45:46,080 Has Ja Gyung sent any message yet? 498 00:45:46,080 --> 00:45:48,810 Hasn't he found where Commander Kang is? 499 00:45:49,870 --> 00:45:54,530 Ma'am, I will go out and check. Right now... 500 00:45:56,630 --> 00:45:57,700 Your Highness. 501 00:46:11,560 --> 00:46:16,210 So, he went to the secret house in Chang-dong first? 502 00:46:16,210 --> 00:46:18,190 He sent you here, and went alone? 503 00:46:19,470 --> 00:46:22,870 Yes. He confirmed they had a tail 504 00:46:22,870 --> 00:46:24,980 and left to warn them about the danger. 505 00:46:24,980 --> 00:46:28,710 Ma'am, we need to send soldiers over there now. 506 00:46:31,020 --> 00:46:32,510 Sir... 507 00:46:40,480 --> 00:46:48,870 You mean, it's true that Kang Joo Seon betrayed you in Joseon. 508 00:46:48,870 --> 00:46:50,340 That's right. 509 00:46:50,340 --> 00:46:54,540 Just as Dorgon is planning to do. 510 00:46:55,900 --> 00:47:00,390 So you need to make a decision now. 511 00:47:01,510 --> 00:47:07,570 Whether you'll cross the border for Dorgon who is planning treason... 512 00:47:07,570 --> 00:47:12,470 or go back to your troops and protect your Emperor. 513 00:47:16,290 --> 00:47:17,610 Who are you? 514 00:47:21,590 --> 00:47:22,910 This sound... 515 00:47:26,700 --> 00:47:30,330 Sire, we're in trouble. We are under attack! 516 00:47:30,330 --> 00:47:33,230 What? An attack? 517 00:47:53,280 --> 00:47:57,050 Attack them! Kill everyone here! 518 00:48:06,010 --> 00:48:08,250 Sire, please hide yourself now. 519 00:48:08,250 --> 00:48:11,580 Jicheon, we need to escort him now to the secret room. 520 00:48:11,580 --> 00:48:14,770 - But Lord Hong... - What are you doing? 521 00:48:14,770 --> 00:48:17,220 Please, for His Majesty and General Oboi, Jicheon! 522 00:48:17,220 --> 00:48:20,180 Sire, we have to go now! 523 00:48:43,250 --> 00:48:47,810 Don't back down! We must cut off the King's head! 524 00:49:06,470 --> 00:49:07,830 Lord Kang! 525 00:49:14,270 --> 00:49:16,370 Yes, Joo Won. 526 00:49:17,630 --> 00:49:22,520 We are finally facing each other now. 527 00:49:26,330 --> 00:49:30,920 I should have eliminated you a long time ago. 528 00:49:30,920 --> 00:49:33,340 You and the Princess! 529 00:49:33,340 --> 00:49:36,000 Drop the sword! 530 00:49:37,060 --> 00:49:40,800 You'll never accomplish what you want! 531 00:49:40,800 --> 00:49:42,620 Shut up! 532 00:49:43,750 --> 00:49:46,250 Before I take the King's head... 533 00:49:47,310 --> 00:49:49,680 I'm going to cut off your head first. 534 00:49:49,680 --> 00:49:53,980 What are you doing? Cut off his head and open the path! 535 00:50:32,390 --> 00:50:36,610 No, ma'am! It's dangerous, so please stay back. 536 00:50:36,610 --> 00:50:41,270 Move aside. His Majesty, my husband, and Commander Kang are over there. 537 00:50:41,270 --> 00:50:44,640 Ja Gyung! They're in danger! 538 00:51:50,390 --> 00:51:52,490 Lord Kang! Lord Kang! 539 00:51:52,490 --> 00:51:55,430 Sir, more soldiers are coming! 540 00:51:55,430 --> 00:51:58,000 We're running out of options. 541 00:51:59,410 --> 00:52:00,720 What? 542 00:52:14,050 --> 00:52:15,610 My rifle. 543 00:52:15,610 --> 00:52:17,590 Where is my rifle? 544 00:52:17,590 --> 00:52:20,170 But, sir, we should run! 545 00:52:20,170 --> 00:52:25,860 What are you doing? Bring my rifle right now! 546 00:52:40,030 --> 00:52:41,190 No... 547 00:53:02,400 --> 00:53:04,770 No, Father! 548 00:53:10,050 --> 00:53:11,290 In Woo. 549 00:53:11,290 --> 00:53:13,080 Run, Hong Joo Won! 550 00:53:56,320 --> 00:53:58,190 Hong Joo Won, run. 551 00:54:10,350 --> 00:54:11,670 Ma'am. 552 00:54:37,050 --> 00:54:38,690 In Woo... 553 00:55:01,880 --> 00:55:05,390 You can't. In Woo! 554 00:55:05,390 --> 00:55:07,710 In Woo, no! 555 00:55:11,740 --> 00:55:13,680 In Woo, open your eyes. 556 00:55:17,360 --> 00:55:19,100 Kang In Woo! 557 00:55:20,660 --> 00:55:23,420 Open your eyes! In Woo! 558 00:55:24,480 --> 00:55:25,550 Sir... 559 00:55:30,320 --> 00:55:31,320 Sir! 560 00:55:32,600 --> 00:55:33,950 In Woo! 561 00:55:35,370 --> 00:55:37,000 Open your eyes, In Woo! 562 00:55:41,710 --> 00:55:43,200 Joo Won... 563 00:55:46,290 --> 00:55:47,390 In Woo. 564 00:55:47,390 --> 00:55:50,360 Sir! Commander Kang! 565 00:55:59,940 --> 00:56:01,440 Sir. 566 00:56:18,980 --> 00:56:20,440 Father... 567 00:56:34,850 --> 00:56:44,850 Subtitles by DramaFever 568 00:56:50,110 --> 00:56:51,390 [Hwajung] 569 00:56:51,390 --> 00:56:54,660 Doctor! Bring a doctor! 570 00:56:54,660 --> 00:56:55,830 Open your eyes, In Woo! 571 00:56:55,830 --> 00:56:57,330 In Woo! 572 00:56:57,330 --> 00:57:01,250 He won't be able to avoid the law. 573 00:57:01,250 --> 00:57:03,380 Take him to the State Tribunal. 574 00:57:03,380 --> 00:57:06,080 This is who you are, Kang Joo Seon. 575 00:57:06,080 --> 00:57:12,360 The life you chased made you spill blood on your own child. 576 00:57:12,360 --> 00:57:17,630 - I see, it was you. - Let's go together. 577 00:57:17,630 --> 00:57:20,190 There is only one way left for us. 578 00:57:20,190 --> 00:57:22,230 I don't think it's going well. 579 00:57:22,230 --> 00:57:27,050 Answer me... what happened to In Woo?