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Your tongue may trick

Previously

the king, the Queen Mother

and even Ha-Jeon Lee.

But!

You cannot fool me.

You cannot!

Did I... kill the princess...

Thank you.

Thank you for being alive.

I must kill him too.

He is the only witness.

Heungseon-gun has tried to kill you. Is this true?

Heungseon-gun did not try to kill me!

You must be careful as well.

Do not take on the Jangdong Kim-Moons with a straight forward attack.

The criminal...

Is Lord Byung-Woon Kim.

My King! These are false accusations!

Byung-Woon Kim's will not perish, I am certain.

For the new Joseon!

Dojeonggung Ha-Jeon Lee has already gathered soldiers

behind your back for their conspiracy, my King!

Big brother...

Would you even believe me Lord Heungseon-gun?

You're working for the Jangdong Kim-Moons right?

Soon I will be, your most powerful ally,

and most trustworthy weapon.

Lord Heungseon-gun is innocent! My King!

Ha-Jeon Lee will be Wilianchi to Jeju-do.

Stop conversations about Heungseon-gun.

My son Jae-Hwang's trustworthy person!

For the future king, and lay down

a path for Jae-Hwang and Lord Heungseon-gun!

There's a new guy acting like you, Master Choi.

Lord Hwasa, do you remember me?

Tell Byung-Woon Kim,

I will be taking his life.

No matter what my destiny says,

I will stay by Bong-Ryun

and protect her with my last breath.

You have all agreed

to give Dojeonggung's vacant position, to my son Jae-Hwang?

Is this everyone's decision?

A famous fortune teller like Master Choi also, claimed

Yeongun-gun is king worthy.

This guy is...

Jin Song!

Episode 12

I will make this child...

the next king in place of Ha-Jeon!

What?

Dojeonggungwas destined to die young...

If there had been a talented fortune teller,

he could have warned him and prevented his death.

Yeongun-gun has a very similar destiny to Dojeonggung,

with one difference! A different birth date.

Therefore, he will not die young.

We are blessed.

Have a look at this.

Even this is the same as our dead Dojeonggung.

Queen Jo Queen Mother Hyoyu

When I was young, my son passed away.

There was only sadness for me in this huge palace.

A very young Ha-Jeon had come to greet me.

He had hid candy in his sleeves to give me.

Jae-Hwang Lee Future Emperor of the Joseon Dynasty

On his wrist, he had the same birth mark,

I remember it like it was yesterday.

I can't believe this...

He cannot be Hoepyeong-gun's son,

Hoepyeong-gun Cheoljong's half brother

he was killed even before getting married.

Suddenly he has a son?

Lord Heungseon-gun, you must investigate Yeongun-gun thoroughly.

I will investigate Jin Song.

What do you see in Yeongun-gun?

Are you asking if I see the...?

Yes, do you see the destiny of a king within him?

Do you remember when I said Lord Dojeonggung will die,

at an early age?

Yes, I remember.

You do not like what I had to say then.

But will you listen this time?

What are you trying to say?

Yeongun-gun, that child is merely a commoner.

Bumjae A person with mediocre capabilities

He does not have the presence of a King either.

Do not make quick conclusions.

If I support him I can create any presence I desire.

Pardon me?

The Grand Queen Mother had forged two kings within her lifetime.

King Daehaeng A temporary name for a deceased king until a respectable title is given

What makes you think I can't do the same?

My princess.

You look distressed.

Where are you coming from?

Were you at the palace?

It is none of your business.

Pardon me but, everything pertaining to you,

falls under my authority.

What?

From now on, where ever you go,

you must have my permission and also my oversight.

Did Byung-Woon Kim command you to?

Even the King cannot deny this command.

You must obey.

This has to do something with Yeongun-gun.

Welcome, come in.

Where is Lord Haoak?

He has fallen ill and is resting in his quarters.

Youngcho Byung-Hak Kim Hansug-bu governor (Modern day Seoul)

The King has announced that he will soon be stepping down.

Do not worry.

I have personally taken over important family matters.

Since brother Byung-Woon is in critical condition,

all of his responsibilities including managing our family assets,

is now under my authority!

Now, let us go inside.

How is he doing?

Will he be alright?

He will rid the sickness soon?

Why can't you answer me!

Na-Hab Jwa-Keun Kim's concubine

Yes, ma'am, he will survive.

This isn't a big deal.

Haok Jwa-Keun Kim Prime Minister

An old man getting sick is a natural thing.

What about me?

As you lay down sick, what should I do?

Please recover.

A woman crying over little things,

brings bad luck to the family.

My Lord...

Calm down.

Byung-Woon Kim will not let this slide.

If he doesn't, what can he do about it?

Byung-Woon Kim is adopted, is he not?

Why do we have to fear an adopted member of the family?

In order to take over managing the family assets,

I need everyone's consent.

If you support me,

I will never forget and repay you.

Now...

Everyone that agrees I should take over,

please stand up.

What a beautiful sight!

I see that I have brought this family to a complete unity,

Hwasa Byung-Woon Kim The minister of Finance

this brings me joy.

I thought you were in critical condition...

Who has told you this?

Servant Jang? Or my doctor?

Whomever you planted to spy on me,

it seems as if they did not provide you with good information.

Everyone sit down.

Luckily for me, the assassin announced that he would come for me.

I have since worn protection wherever I went.

Is that a sword mark?

Through this incident, I now know,

who is loyal to me,

and who my enemies are.

I have just met with my father,

he has presented me with a letter stating that I lead this family.

Jeonseo Delivering of a letter

Big brother, relax!

We were just worried about our family's future.

- Isn't that right? - Yes, of course!

Seeing you healthy like this,

we are very happy!

A lowly adoptee such as I, being treated as real family,

I sincerely thank you.

It makes me want to treat you like my real brother.

I give my first command as family leader.

All family decisions will be made without,

that foolish member of the family.

Anyone who disagrees stand up.

You thought I was the Miss?

You look thoroughly dissapointed.

Here.

The Miss is no ordinary woman.

Cheers!

I am certain it is very difficult to come see you, Master.

I think so too.

That woman always has to endure so much for me...

You know astronomy as well?

Chunmoon Astrology

I strive to read the destiny of the country and people,

do you think astronomy would be difficult?

Our Master knows how to do everything!

Everything except his love life.

That's a low blow. Painful.

Let me ask you something.

If we were aboard a sinking ship,

What would you do?

Escape?

Or attempt to fix the ship to save the people onboard?

I would...

Stay by your side, Master.

No matter how hard it is...

I, Young-Pal Young, will stay.

Brother Young, we are on the same ship.

We must fix this ship called Joseon,

and save the citizens onboard.

I need you to do something for me.

Anything for you.

I will like to take a walk in the breeze.

My Lord?

I want to take you away,

will you allow me?

Do you dislike these things?

Is it too chaotic?

Is the floor too cold to sit on?

I like it.

I love this place you made.

I am glad that it's not too bad.

Princess, are you alright?

I had a dream.

Pardon?

Princess, you were talking in your sleep.

Being stuck here, unable to move freely

has taken a tole on your mentality.

I met Lord Chun-Jung in my dreams.

Huh? You must have been happy.

Yes, we were together in a beautiful place.

What about me? I was in your dreams too?

You were not.

Well that's disappointing.

You didn't take me to the beautiful place...

I hope you always have good dreams, Princess.

I hope so too.

Hurry go back to sleep!

You remind me of what father used to say.

He said you were very talented at managing assets,

allowing our town to flourish.

You speak too highly of me.

Managing money is not so praise worthy,

I don't think it is very difficult.

Yes, which is why I need you.

Pardon me?

I need someone to manage this huge inheritance.

I will send for your mother and young child to be brought over.

I need you to work with me.

Who else is there in this world whom I can trust.

My Lord...

Please do not turn me down.

I will assume you accept.

You're saying the child the Queen Mother brought,

is truly the son of the diseased Hoepyeong-gun?

Yes, during his days in the administrative district,

Young-Ha Jo Queen Mother Jo’s nephew

he was engaged to a woman who bore him a son.

Meaning...

My King is her brother in law.

Why hasn't he shown up all this time?

Because of Hoepyeong-gun's death.

He was accused of conspiracy and executed.

They were afraid of being accused as well,

and lived in hiding and secrecy.

She has since passed away.

Now, without Dojeong-gun,

Our Jo Family will support the Queen Mother's decision.

Lord Heungseon-gun, shouldn't you accept the truth as well?

Could that child,

truly be the son of the dead Hoepyeong-gun?

How could this be?

The Queen Mother was very pleased with Yeongun-gun?

Yes, as you predicted,

as I read his destiny, and showed the birth mark on his wrist,

she completely believed it.

Move on to the next step before she has a change of heart.

Yes, my Lord!

Lord Si-Yeon Kim has requested for me

to read his destiny...

Lord Kim will is not on our Seonjeom list. He 'll be excluded

Seonjeom A list of government officials predetermined by markings over their name before presenting to the king

I shall read his future as such.

But, my Lord...

Currently, as I work for a King's relative,

I feel like I should have a government post.

A government post?

A fake fortune teller like yourself, wants a government post?

Yes, if you can give me any respectable position,

I will dedicate my life to serving you.

A life dedication from a fraud...

The most trustworthy loyalty.

Everything will depend on how well you fight off,

and disrupt Chun-Jung Choi.

Huh?

Yes, my Lord!

I will step all over Chun-Jung Choi!

I have found out about that man Jin Song.

Have you gone to his old house and seen his neighbors?

His home has been abolished, nothing left of it.

His neighbors have also left the area.

While I was investigating him, I became furious.

He's using the 'Spreading false rumor' technique!

That's my technique!

Are all of his readings false?

Actually, some are true...

Now that I think about it, he's only been correct

with high ups and noblemen.

Only noble people's destiny you say.

What do you think that means?

A very powerful person is backing Jin Song?

Exactly, that's exactly right!

Our Master does it again!

What a fine garment!

How well does this compliment me!

Who are you?

I said who are you?

Is this Master Choi's residence?

Yes... it is...

Who are you? You look like a noble man...

I am a friend of Master Choi's.

A friend here for a reading.

He must be a close noble man.

But why are you constantly staring at my Lady?

Up close, she looks like a angle from heaven...

I am here for a reading from Master Choi.

I fear it is too late now, for a reading.

Who are you to decide?

Aren't you here for a reading as well?

Huh... that's...

I have... I have influence over him.

Let me guide you.

Master Choi, are you here?

Master Choi!

Hey! What are you ding?

Stop eavesdropping!

What are you doing? This is very impolite!

Shush!

Prime Minister's Lady, what brings you here?

You really don't know?

After hearing of your fame, how many times have I requested you?

And every time you refused with some excuse?

Lord Jwa-Keun Kim's residence is not a hospitable place for me.

I bet it isn't.

Why is your room so empty?

A cold room without the warmth or

inviting scent of a woman...

A room fitting of a lonely man.

I've always found it strange, now much the princess cared for you.

But now I can see...

If It'd known you were such a handsome man,

I would have came here earlier.

Is our Master about to be eaten!

Please no! Move let me hear!

I thought you were here on an urgent matter...

Was I wrong?

For you to come all this way,

means Lord Jwa-Kun Kim is sick and,

with his sickness your future

looks bleak like a candle in the flames.

You, you're right, I have some questions.

This is my birth date.

What will happen to my Lord, and also myself.

How will I be? Will everything be alright?

Take this with you.

September 9th, hide, accomplish, become yourself?

Jungyangjeol taekseongtaesan yuillo

What does this mean?

Once you leave this place,

you must not speak those words out loud infront of anyone.

I will visit you at Lord Jwa-Keun Kim and tell you the meaning of it.

But you must prepare 50,000 coins.

What? 50,000 coins? Did I hear you correctly?

With that much money I could buy all the land in Unjong-ga!

Are you aware?

50,000 coins is the price for your lives.

Our lives...

With this secret note I will save you and your Lord's life.

Is it still too expensive...?

I will show this to my Lord.

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I will leave now.

Visit us like you promised.

Take care.

Has my friend been helpful at all?

- What! - What're you doing?

That woman, she just smiled at me, right?

I have gathered everyone here because

you have all failed to find a rightful successor to the King.

I am appalled at your laziness and incompetence!

Queen Mother, since Dojoenggung's death,

all of us, the King's relatives, have been searching together.

Please give us more time...

Heungseon-gun, I have already presented you with a direct heir.

How come the King's relatives do not come to an agreement?

Queen Mother, what do you mean direct heir?

Cheoljong 25th King of the Joseon Dynasty

Who are you speaking of?

My King.

You would be very pleased to see him.

Extremely pleased.

Come in.

I present, young Lord Yeongun-gun.

Yeongun?

He is the son of your brother Hoepyeong-gun and Won-Gyung Lee.

He is your nephew.

I have never heard my brother speak of a child.

Are you truly the son of Hoepyeong-gun?

Yes, my King.

My mother has always spoken about you, my King.

How close you were to my father.

She also spoke of a scar you and my father received at a young age.

What scar do you speak of?

When you were young and poor,

you were both bitten by a large dog together.

My father was bitten on his thigh,

and you were bitten on your calve.

Only Hoepyeong-gun and I know of this.

How did you...

My King, this child, just like you,

was born with the king's presence and destiny.

A famous fortune teller has brought him to us.

Explain yourself. How exactly did you find Yeongun-gun.

I coincidentally met Yeongun-gun and heard his birth date.

I instantly knew he had a king's destiny.

I took it upon myself to bring him to Lord Hang-Ro Lee personally.

A few days before I met Yeongun-gun,

I dreamed of a young dragon sorrowing towards the skies.

This is a sign from the heavens sent to me for our country.

The prophecy states,

Gamgyeol A written prophecy of the Joseon Dynasty

during the year of the pig, a man from the south will appear,

and free the citizens from over taxation and corruption,

the roads will be filled with flags of victory.

Yeongun-gun from the South,

will better the lives of our people!

I gaze upon the two dragons.

One has the undeniable face of a King,

and the other of a young dragon.

It is young Lord Yeongun-gun!

My King, Chun-Jung Choi is here.

I, Chun-Jung Choi have come as you command, my King.

If you're not going to buy it, leave!

Go! Go! Go!

What a way to start my morning! You little brat!

I was in a hurry, this child is sick. I am sorry.

Ja-Young Min Future Empress Myeongseong

Does apologizing solve anything?

Let's have look here...

You're kind of pretty...

It'll hurt more if you move.

Soon your neck bone will snap, just wait.

Chi-Seong Yeon

Please let him go!

Are you trying to kill him!

If you ever bump into her again, you must bow before her,

as she is your life savior.

Lead the way, this looks urgent.

Yes.

That man claims Yeongun-gun has potential to be King.

You have claimed Heungseon-gun's son to be so.

Yes, My King.

I have said Jae-Hwang Lee, to be worthy of becoming King.

My King, how could you bring such a lowly fortune teller here,

and ask for his opinion?

Queen Mother, then why have you brought that man?

In order to decide on a successor to the crown,

we must evaluate the public opinion, private opinions and compare.

How can you deny this?

This all began with,

Chun-Jung Choi, let us hear what he has to say.

Speak, how does your opinion differ from his?

I will address the King.

A king's destiny is the destiny of the people...

The people's destiny.

Noticing the presence of a King also means,

that he has read the fate of the people.

Then between you two fortune tellers,

whomever predicts the near future of our country correctly,

would likely be the person who predicts the right successor.

Yes, that is correct, my King.

What do you see in this country's future?

Thanks to you my King, the nation is becoming more peaceful.

Because the man of the prophecy arrived,

the next king will be chosen soon.

Within this year, we will even witness the next King's son being born.

Even a son! What a marvelous destiny.

Chun-Jung Choi, what do you see for this country?

I am sorry to say this but...

Very sorry to say but...

During the disastrous typhoon years ago,

Year of the Black Rat The third year, Cheoljong’s reign 1852

countless numbers of our people drowned, and froze to death.

Do you remember?

How could I forget such a horrific incident.

I have been observing the skies for the past month.

A blue star appeared,

it cut through the Ophiuchus, and interrupted the Ursa Minor.

This means a disaster is upon the people and the King.

This warning tells us that a plague will run wild, my King.

How dare you run your mouth with such foul words!

This is not a reading, but a curse!

He is directing a curse towards the King!

You must prepare!

The whole country will be sick with disease!

My King, this man's readings are complete lies!

My King, if a plague truly spreads,

and we are not prepared for it,

I cannot even put it in words...

No, I will bet my very own life

that there will be no plague.

Therefore, if Chun-Jung Choi's readings are wrong,

please cut his throat!

If Chun-Jung Choi's readings for this country is wrong,

I will have you executed for speaking in offense to the crown!

Are you alright with this?

My apologies, Queen Mother...

Let us do so!

Perfect!

A country succeeding or failing is like flipping a coin,

but a sudden plague? There's no way...

This man has gone too far trying to beat me.

Oh my goodness, mother!

My Boksil, my Boksil...

This poor village, and these children...

What has happened here?

You agree that this is a serious situation right?

Neither the doctors nor the government officials,

have come to help us.

I don't know what to do by myself.

Go to the princess, she will help.

The princess?

It may be rude but I have come to ask the princess for a favor.

Go ahead.

A plague is spreading throughout a poor village.

My nursery children are all dying of disease there,

but the government people are not helping us.

Please princess, help us.

How could this be...

Why are you trying so hard to save the children?

Pardon me?

You are not related to these children,

nor are you responsible for them.

Then why do you come all this way,

for my help to save these children?

Speak. Why are you doing this?

I am doing this because...

There is no one else who will.

What?

When the nursery was being destroyed. Lord Chun-Jung Choi said that.

He told me he was the only person that could save us.

Which is why he did, no other reason.

I am doing as he did.

These children have no one else, which is why I protect them.

A good life lesson.

Good, I will go and see for myself then decide how to help.

Thank you, my princess!

You're saying there are no reports of plague at all?

Yes, Queen Mother.

The police department, welfare departement, all of the government sectors

have not reported anything about plague to the King.

As I predicted, my Queen Mother.

Chun-Jung Choi's readings for this country were lies.

Chun-Jung Choi is a very talented man,

why would he have said this?

He is trying to disrupt Yeongun-gun, myself, and you, Queen Mother.

Chun-Jung CHoi, as you promised, I shall cut your throat.

Excuse me.

What do you want?

I have a question.

Are you really going to kill Chun-Jung Choi?

Of course, we made a deal and I plan to collect his throat.

Let's go.

Goodness...

Let's go, let's leave.

What, why?

- Are you alright? - What Do we do...

Shouldn't we take her to the doctors?

Princess,

where are you going without telling me?

I am going to the palace.

Then you wouldn't mind me escorting you?

Do as you please.

Stop!

That path does not lead to the palace.

Just go. I shall continue this path.

I said stop!

Put down the litter!

What are you doing?

This is not the way to the palace.

Yes, I know.

This leads to the poor village.

Why are you going to the poor village?

I have made a promise to go.

If you want to stop me, why don't you drag the princess down,

and stick a knife to her throat.

Do as you please.

You had your mind set to begin with.

I have no other choice.

You never leave my side.

Why did you make such a terrible prophecy?

It was a very extreme attempt to bring Yeongun-gun down.

That was not my intention.

I merely spoke the truth for this country.

Did you really see a plague spreading from the stars?

In truth, I visited a poor village and saw it for myself.

My readings for the country came from there.

What?

While working for my father in Ganghwa,

I have seen this disease before.

A very contagious disease that darkens the face then kills...

It must have began in the poor village.

Then... What are we to do?

None of the government sectors are listening nor,

are they preparing for it.

Which is why I spoke of it infront of the King as a country prophecy.

The King once failed to prepare for a contagious disease,

and regrets it. He will not take my words lightly.

Alright then.

This is no time to be fighting over the throne or politics.

I will speak with the King,

and speak with the government officials.

Yes, my Lord.

Lieutenant, I think this is a plague!

Princess, you must leave!

Princess!

You came, as you promised!

Yes, what is the meaning of this?

The situation is serious.

But no officials have come.

Back off!

You cannot be in a place like this!

Let's go. We must leave, princess!

Let go of me!

We must...

Protect this place...

We must...

Protect this place...

Set him down.

Hyeminwon Department of health and welfare

What is the situation?

My Lord, we desperately need medicine.

We don't have enough funds, what should we do!

Goodness... How could this be...!

Move! Move aside!

Wait, move...

Why are you here?

I bring medicine!

Seongsanja A herbal medicine combining liquorice, betony, and 22 other ingredients to cure contagious diseases

It is the most effective against contagious diseases,

hurry up and pass it to the patients!

What are you waiting for! Open them up!

How did you... Did you know this would happen?

I sent people out to buy it from apothecaries around the country.

There are more patients everywhere.

There are more sick?

Yes, we need the funding to buy more medicine.

My Lord you must go to the council and ask for more money.

Alright.

The death toll is rising very fast.

Especially near the bridges and poor villages.

It is a plague.

You officials cannot be lazy, we must tend to this quickly!

You must come up with a plan!

People living in moist environments get sick all the time.

My Lord, what do you think of this?

Lord Heungseon-gun, must be drunk.

Since when have you cared about the country and it's people?

If you're drunk why don't you stick to painting and poems?

What?

I think Lord Heungseon-gun has the clearest mind here.

When I was the head provisional government officer,

Simam Du-Sun Jo The first vice premier

I have seen many similar cases to this situation.

Heungseon-gun's words must be correct.

My Lord...

Hey, Shimam.

The weather is nice, does the world look different to you?

What do you mean, Lord Haok?

We have served the council together for dozens of years,

yet you suddenly change your attitude like this.

Why?

After Dojeonggung died, you decide to take their side?

How could you say something like that?

I am merely worried about the disease.

Let us wait and see what happens.

My Lord!

The disease is not killing the people,

it is everyone sitting at this table!

Head my warning.

Shouldn't we report this to the King?

Do you wish to win the hearts of the people by wasting money?

Do not exaggerate this situation and stress out the King.

Let us send out officers and get a hold of this situation.

Yes, the first vice premier.

Have you been near the Sugak bridge?

It is completely invested with patients.

It makes me lose my appetite.

Should we go for drinks at the Wallsong-Ru?

Good idea.

There's a new girl named Ye-Hyang.

We should drink with her in our arms.

Let us go.

Hey, you two.

Come here.

You're headed to Wallsong-ru?

Yes, sir.

Are country is devastated,

you'd rather throw away your people,

and drink with concubines?

You must be very proud.

I'll come with you.

Pardon me?

On our way there, like you've mentioned,

we'll be passing by disgusting citizens.

I plan to shove you two in-between them.

You must suffer the disease to feel our people's pain.

My apologies, my Lord.

We spoke out of line.

Out of line?

You officials...

just report everything and your day is over,

but do not ever forget,

without the people there is no country.

- Do you understand? - Yes, my Lord.

What a nuisance.

All high and mighty by himself.

I guess it's just rice wine then.

My Princess, what do we do?

We are almost out of medicine from the welfare departement.

Do not fall asleep!

Hey, are you okay?

Hurry over!

A plague has spread throughout Hanyang,

our poor citizens are dying in pain.

I respectfully offer these drinks and my heart.

I pray the spirits take my offerings,

Heumhyang An offering of food and alcohol to dead spirits

and relieve our citizens of this horrible plague.

How can the welfare department deny funds in this situation!

The head council has not come to a decision...

How many times must I tell you, my Lord!

Do you think I am not aware of all the money you have

pocketed from the department's funds?

Even in dire times like this you only think about your own pockets?

No, why are you saying this, my Lord.

Please leave. We are busy too, please leave.

- Please leave! - Leave, Lord Heungseon-gun.

- Please leave. - Leave in peace.

Let go of me!

This is the dirt from the poor villages.

Within this dirt, is the puke of our people.

- Lord... - my Lord...

- Lord... - Please put that down.

You don't even go near the patients,

and hide behind your walls in comfort.

And speak with ease?

Then!

Like our patients and citizens, all of you,

must feel their pain and fear!

You bastards!

Give me the money to save the people!

Our citizens are the skies!

The people are the center of our country, of Joseon!

You Bastards!

Chun-Jung Choi has brought upon this plague!