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Jeong Dojeon

Jeong Dojeon

Episode 21

What are you doing?

How dare you barge in here?

Leave right now!

Your Majesty.

I am munhachanseongsa and Dongbukmyeon

province governor, Lee Seonggye.

From this moment on, I will protect you

and this country with Choi Yeong.

What?

General Lee.

I will gather my private soldiers and

eliminate Lee Inim, Im Gyeonmi and

Yeom Heungbang.

Please give me your approval.

What are you up to?

You are a member of their political party.

I pretended to be as I waited for this day.

I plan to wash away all that humiliation

by eliminating them.

General Lee.

Your Majesty.

If I join forces with Choi Yeong,

there isn't anybody we couldn't conquer.

Give the order to arrest them all.

His Majesty is meeting with Choi Yeong.

He had all the eunuchs leave.

We don't know what they're saying.

Isn't it obvious?

He's probably begging for a spot on

the Supreme Council.

Once upon a time,

the Highness met

Choi Yeong's house before.

He did?

This could be a return visit.

We shouldn't overlook it.

Fine. Arrest them.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

But I will not give a royal order.

Your Majesty.

I will deny it if you fail.

Will you still do it?

We have your approval in heart.

We don't need a royal order.

I will eliminate those traitors.

Why did Lee Seonggye let that old bag in the palace?

Why is he causing concern?

Why don't we ask him?

Call Lee Seonggye.

Yes, sir.

You have a talent of surprising people.

Please forgive me.

How did you know I was going to

eliminate them?

Choi Yeong would never let Jo Ban be

accused of being a traitor.

He's going to make a move soon.

When will that be?

He will try to get a royal order

for justification.

If Choi Yeong meets His Majesty,

it means a rebellion is near.

I have a friend.

He is better than a fortuneteller.

A friend?

Yes.

Am I to trust you?

Please trust me.

Banggwa, come here.

He's pretty good with a sword.

Keep him by your side.

What do you mean by this?

If I show other intentions,

kill him on the spot.

The curfew lift bell will be the signal.

I'll take care of Yeom Heungbang and Im Gyeonmi.

You go after Lee Inim.

Yes, sir.

Good luck.

Father.

Where is Jiran?

He's coming to the capital with Bangu.

They must not know.

It's uncle Sambong's plan.

They should be alright.

Bangu.

Mother.

Where did all this come from?

Actually...

From Dongbukmyeon.

Jiran.

How have you been?

Why are you dressed like a merchant?

I have to get armed first.

Armed?

Is everyone here?

Yes, sir.

Get ready.

Yes, sir.

Ma'am...

Seonggye.

You all came a long way.

What is going on?

I'll explain when the rebellion over.

Did you say rebellion?

Jiran.

Yes.

Begin when the curfew lift bell rings.

Yes.

- Get some rest until then. - Yes.

Lee Seonggye isn't in the palace?

I had the guards search for him,

but he can't be found.

The country boy is asking for trouble.

He's supposed to guard the castle.

Gyeonmi.

Yes, sir.

Enter the palace and see His Majesty.

Ask him what he talked about

with Choi Yeong.

Don't miss a single expression on his face.

Yes, sir.

This doesn't feel good.

His Majesty isn't here?

He went hunting a little while ago.

At this hour? Where did he go?

Well... I'm not sure.

You should know where he is.

You deserve a good beating.

He seemed upset after Choi Yeong

and Lee Seonggye left.

I couldn't ask.

What did you just say?

What?

Lee Seonggye met His Majesty

with Choi Yeong?

Yes. He entered the room while

His Majesty was meeting with Choi Yeong.

What?

That country boy must be up to something.

Why are you so slow? Hurry up.

Why didn't you tell me about this?

All your sons know.

Why did you just keep it from me?

I didn't keep it from you on purpose.

You could have discussed it with me.

Gwangpyeonggun is our youngest

daughter's uncle-in-law.

Is this what you intended when you

had her marry into his family?

Yes.

Honey!

I'm sorry.

Are you wavering?

Sambong.

You are a general, but you're also a father.

Why wouldn't you worry

about your daughter?

It's natural for you to waver.

It's also a matter of course that I endure.

That's right.

Do you want to go after Lee Inim with me?

You have a lot of ill feelings against him.

You can watch from my side.

The time hasn't come yet to reveal that I'm on your side.

My job is done. I'll go for now.

Okay.

Good luck.

I am going to neutralize the royal guards

as soon as the curfew lift bell rings.

While you take control of

the government office, we will have to arrest Im Gyeonmi

and Yeom Heungbang.

I will give you a list of those to be arrested.

Yeongsamsasa Im Gyeonmi.

Samsajwasa and sangmanho Yeom Heungbang.

Do Gilbu.

Wang Bokhae.

Lee Seongrim.

Yeom Jeongsu.

Lee Jonseong.

Im Chi.

Finally, Gwangpyeonggun Lee Inim.

Sir.

I'm sure Lee Seonggye is up to

something with Choi Yeong.

You have to come up with a plan.

Gyeonmi.

Yes, sir.

Take your private soldiers and

attack Choi Yeong's house.

Yes, sir.

Heungbang, have the royal guards capture

all of Choi Yeong's political party members.

Do it right now.

Yes, sir.

Bring me my sword.

Where are all the soldiers?

I will give you 30 minutes.

Gather everyone right now.

Yes, sir!

You must get Jo Ban to confess today.

- Is that understood? - Yes, sir!

What is that?

It is the curfew lift bell.

Is it already that late?

I must have been nervous.

The bell surprised me.

The traitor Yeom Heungbang will be bound!

You...

Anyone who resists will be executed.

Lower your weapons.

What are you doing?

They are traitors. Attack!

Attack!

There's no time. Hurry!

Yes, sir!

Sir!

Stop them!

We're too late.

The traitor Im Gyeonmi will be bound.

The things an old man says.

Attack!

Charge!

Don't come near me.

I will kill anyone who comes near me.

Your subordinates all surrendered.

Lower your sword now.

Quiet!

Who do you think you're ordering?

I'm a minister of Goryeo.

Be bound without resisting.

Don't be pretentious.

If Gwangpyeonggun didn't stop me,

you would have been dead a long time ago.

I was going to treat you with

the respect of a minister,

but I guess I have no choice.

Lee Inim, you should have listened to me.

Lee Im is ruining me.

He is ruining me.

Take the criminal away!

Yes, sir!

You rat.

You!

The heavens didn't ignore me.

How does it feel to be punished?

Darn.

Why is there no word?

Were they too late?

Sir.

Lee Seonggye's soldiers are headed this way.

What?

Lee Seonggye's soldiers?

His soldiers were in the palace?

You have to go.

Uncle.

Lee Seonggye...

That little...

I came to have a debt repaid.

I don't want to kill Goryeo people,

so make way.

I said make way.

You wretches!

I won't say it again.

Lower your swords.

Kneel!

It's no use.

Sir.

Lower your swords.

I trusted you because you were my in-law,

but you betrayed me.

You never trust anyone.

I learned that from you.

I mean trickery.

A fine student from a fine teacher.

Let's go to Sungeumbu.

Did you just say Sungeumbu?

Yes.

That is the only place for you now.

You're just a general of the border area.

How dare you order me around?

That's right. I'm just a boorish and

ignorant general of the border area.

Lee Seonggye, you!

You wretch.

You!

Uncle. Uncle!

Uncle, wake up.

Seonggye.

Get a doctor now!

Uncle.

Get a doctor.

Yes.

Uncle. Uncle!

Uncle, wake up.

Uncle!

Uncle!

Wake up!

Yodong (Today's Liaoning area in China)

Sir!

How did it go?

Did we get approval to enter?

No.

What is the reason?

I don't know.

I was told to tell you to return to Goryeo and wait for the emperor's order.

Let's go.

I'll have to see the Yodong governor myself.

Why are Ming soldiers putting up

a wooden fence here?

This is Goryeo territory.

Sir!

Are you Jeong Mongju?

Yes. What is it?

You are being ordered to return to the capital right away.

What?

There is a rebellion in the capital.

What? A rebellion?

December, 1387 and the year after.

The incident of Jo Ban's imprisonment

was the result of Yeom Heungbang's greed.

Choi Yeong couldn't stand the corruption.

He joined forces with Lee Seonggye and

succeeded in suppressing Im Gyeonmi,

Yeom Heungbang and other corrupt officials.

There is a difference in opinion as to

how the matter should be settled.

You have to show generosity.

Your Highness, what do you mean?

Yeom Heungbang and Im Gyeonmi

must be punished heavily,

but it would be too cruel to kill

their entire families.

They caused problems for the country and

Lived off the hard work of the people.

Rotten people like that have to be

swept away for Goryeo to stand upright.

Goryeo follows the teachings of Buddha.

You must show generosity.

I'm sorry, but I cannot show

any generosity to them.

Please reconsider.

Choi Yeong.

What about Gwangpyeonggun?

His political factions were at fault.

Gwangpyeonggun isn't at fault.

You have to spare him.

Too excessive a punishment calls for

alienation of public sentiments.

Punishment should be given accordingly to

the seriousness of the crime.

Why do you want to only give heavy punishments?

It's frustrating for me, too.

I spoke to Choi Yeong several times,

but you know how stubborn he can be.

I will speak to him again.

Being fair is just as important.

Gwangpyeonggun might be seriously ill,

but his crimes are clear.

If he isn't punished, national law will have no authority at all.

Lee Inim isn't going to be punished?

What are you talking about?

You didn't hear about this?

My students heard rumors among the Sungeumbu officials.

It must be a false rumor.

Forget about it.

General Lee.

There is a rumor that Lee Inim won't be punished.

Did you hear?

Have a seat.

Is it true?

I said have a seat.

Leave Gwangpyeonggun alone.

Why?

You were against it when light crimes and

family members were asked to be forgiven.

Why do you want to spare Lee Inim?

He is His Majesty's stepfather.

He is the leader of traitors.

We received a confession that Lee Inim

ordered Jo Ban to be accused as a traitor.

I know you want revenge,

but you're also relatives.

Just abide by my wishes.

Sir.

If you spare Lee Inim,

what will the people say?

Gwangpyeonggun has a lot of faults.

He tricked me several times, too.

But we can't ignore the fact that he was

a loyal servant for 14 years.

Do you mean that?

Yes, I do. He is seriously ill.

He won't live that much longer.

I want to be generous one last time.

I'm sorry, but I can't do that.

I'm sorry.

Oh...

Oh, gee.

The old tiger is trying to ruin things.

Why does he want to spare Lee Inim?

They have personal emotions from

working together for 14 years.

I thought he could keep his emotions

separate from official business.

He is just happy with a small victory.

Remember that.

The moment you have to be the most tense

is when you think you won.

It is a time of crisis right now.

A crisis?

Lee Inim can't recover.

He could be faking.

He coughed up blood in front of me.

Don't you think he could bite his tongue

if he thought he could die?

It's what I would have done.

Why did you come to see me?

I helped you,

but I didn't get anything in return.

If you want a position in court or

if you want money, leave.

I'm not that kind of a person.

If it was a position or money I wanted,

do you think I would have helped you?

I would have helped Im Gyeonmi

or Yeom Heungbang.

What I want is for Lee Inim to be punished.

Why do you want to spare him?

He is going to die anyway.

If that's what you want,

it's going to happen, so leave.

I have a simple favor to ask.

What is it?

I'd like to see if you are right.

Is he doing better?

The doctor said the crisis is over,

but he hasn't regained consciousness yet.

Are you serving Choi Yeong now?

I'm trying to.

Be careful on your way.

Grandfather, get up.

I'm here. Why are you just lying in bed?

Grandfather.

Everyone, leave us.

Prince, let's wait outside.

I did it to survive.

I relied on you.

I'm so nervous because you took to bed.

I can't trust Im Gyeonmi or Yeom Heungbang.

They wouldn't protect me.

That's why I did this.

Don't be too disappointed with me.

It was a foolish thing to do.

Father.

You accepted a tiger because

you were afraid of a fox.

Not just one, but two.

You buried your own grave.

You will be in a coffin soon.

Don't threaten me.

Why would I die?

The country is in the hands of the military.

Don't you know what happens to the king

when military men have power?

Father.

Choi Yeong is violent and

Lee Seonggye is subtle.

Can you handle them?

You will be torn to pieces soon.

What should I do?

I told you many times.

What?

I will protect you.

Just trust me.

Father.

There is something you have to do.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Why are the sedan chair bearers so weak?

You have to feed them for them to work.

It's been a while since they were paid.

His Majesty might leave at any time.

Be prepared to have a horse or carriage

ready in 30 minutes at any time.

Understood.

Darn.

When am I supposed to go home?

You have such foul language.

Why did you come again?

It must feel good to ride this.

Leave before I report you as a traitor.

You didn't report me yet.

You must be thinking about it.

If you're going to go crazy, do it quietly.

You're a fool who has nothing.

How will you...

You know what.

You'll find out soon.

I have a favor to ask.

See if His Majesty secretly goes to Gwangpyeonggun's house.

What? Secretly?

Lee Inim is unconscious.

Do you think His Majesty would meet women there?

I know he likes women,

but even he wouldn't do that.

There won't be any women.

If he goes there again,

it means he has someone to talk to.

Someone to talk to?

Do this for me.

We should settle this matter.

Why are you against it?

I'm not against that.

I'm against not punishing Lee Inim.

What crime will you charge him with?

Im Gyeonmi and Yeom Heungbang confessed that Lee Inim was the one who

ordered them to accuse Jo Ban as a traitor.

That alone is cause for execution.

He is unconscious.

We can't punish him just by listening to

one side of the story.

We can wait until he gains consciousness.

You want to stall until then?

There is too much confusion.

We have to settle the matter quickly.

I will agree right away

if you punish Lee Inim.

Why are you being so stubborn?

You're just venting your anger.

Did you say I'm venting?

That's right. I am.

Stop.

But it's not for me.

When I saw him cough up blood,

I felt half good.

But the people are still upset.

I want them to vent their anger.

The country was ruined because of

that wretch.

It's for all those people who suffered

because of Lee Inim.

I want to comfort them.

Is that so wrong?

General.

Punish him.

Are you going to continue to be like this?

Sir!

Understood.

His Majesty wants to see us.

We will discuss this again later.

I heard there is a difference in opinion

among the council members.

It will be settled smoothly,

so don't worry too much.

No.

Half the seats on the council are empty.

The Sungeumbu and Legal

Administration Office are full of criminals.

The country is a mess.

Settle this quickly and appoint new people

for the open positions.

I'm sorry, Your Majesty, but...

I'm not done.

Carry out the punishments for

Im Gyeonmi and Yeom Heungbang and

end this matter at that.

But, Your Majesty.

We haven't decided on a punishment

for Lee Inim yet.

I heard.

Gwangpyeonggun ordered Jo Ban to

be framed as a traitor?

That's right.

I will give a separate royal order for him.

What royal order?

He is my father.

How can I punish my father?

Your Majesty.

I am going to pardon him for all his crimes.

You will abide by my wishes.

Make me free of all charges.

I will then return to the council and

gain full power.

His Majesty ordered immunity for him?

Yes, uncle.

Lee Inim's counterattack has begun.