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Big sister!

Previously...

Big brother Jin-Sang!

Master Choi!

3 years ago, we suffered due to a lack of security.

From the ground, I will amplify all the people's hate for Daewongun,

From above, I will use the tension between the Queen and Daewongun,

and gather the people opposing him.

My Queen!

Please do not be upset.

All I am saying is that your father is not the King.

I want to remind you that you are our King.

Are you alright?

Have you been hurt?

How do we not know how Byung-Woon Kim died?

But, the people are ignorant and thoughtless.

If they cannot be taught,

I must beat them In the right direction.

Daewongun's tyranny.

Someone must save Joseon, am I right?

We have found Chun-Jung Choi's hideout.

Go and arrest Chun-Jung Choi and his accomplices!

What is going on!

It is time for you to suffer.

I am your new destiny crashing down!

Episode 19

I, Chun-Jung Choi,

accept your command.

I will capture the great thief for you.

my King.

How dare you,

hide in my shadows, and plan for my destruction!

Master.

I think the princess is in trouble!

Trouble?

Master! Master!

What happened?

She... Isn't even at the trading hall.

Where could she have gone?

My baby...

My Child!

Let go!

Have you murdered my mother,

and kidnapped my child?

Have you given up being a human being!

I did not kill your mother.

It was my subordinate's mistake.

I am sorry about how she died.

Mistake? Sorry?

If you kill me,

you will never see your child again.

Are you fine with never seeing him again?

Bring me my child.

Bring him to me! Now!

I am sorry.

- Princess! - Princess!

Miss!

Miss Bong-Ryun!

- She's here! - Over here! Here! Come!

- Miss! - Miss!

Princess!

- Princess, princess! - Miss!

- What... - Do we do?

Move aside! Move!

She's alive!

- She's alive! - My goodness!

If this is Chun-Jung's child...

Is he also the child of the princess?

Yes.

You must take care of him for now.

What are you planning to do!

Doesn't this child look like the princess?

Very fair for a son.

Do you miss the princess while watching this child?

I will find Master Choi,

and tell him his son is being held here!

If you do such a thing I will not forgive you.

Do not make me kill you.

In order for me to live,

I must run away for the rest of my life.

Unless, I destroy this world and build a new one.

I, Chun-Jung Choi.

Accept your command.

I will capture the great thief for you, my King.

Master! Hurray! Hurray!

Hurray! Hurray!

How did I not realize,

a venomous snake was hiding right behind me!

Please annul your command.

Gojong Jae-Hwang Lee Joseon Dynasty 26th King

Chun-Jung Choi is a dangerous man.

I am your father. Why didn't discuss this with me?

Chun-Jung Choi was of great help to me in the past.

As King,

I thought I could make this decision alone.

Is that so?

You believe that you can rule alone?

Then, what were you doing when the citizens gathered

and rioted at the Hongcheon?

That was when I was still adjusting to becoming a King.

I was unaware.

Then what about the Russians causing a mess at the Tumen River?

What did you do as a King to solve that issue?

I do not have much experience with Russians...

A King must!

Never make excuses!

A King who makes excuses when our people and country suffer,

is called a Paeju(a runway King)!

If you cannot take responsibility,

you do not deserve any power, whatsoever.

Father, please calm your anger.

I will return to Uhnhyeongung and stay there.

Why don't you rule this country all on your own.

What?

Father!

Father!

How could I becoming a great ruler without you father!

Jungjeon Ja-Young Min Spouse of the 26th King

Father, I am sorry!

Father...

Please keep face, my King.

Pardon me? Yes...

The King, by himself,

cannot protect Joseon on all fronts.

Remember that.

Without my consent,

you must never make any decisions!

Do you understand, my King?

Yes, father.

Thank you, my King.

I left my mother there...

Mother, mother...

Your mother... I've brought her back..

I am sorry.

I could not protect her.

I am truly sorry.

Please calm down.

Don't let your grief

wound your mind and body.

The night is cold.

My Lord,

I remember everything now.

In-Gyu Chae has taken our child.

We must find our baby.

Our...

Our baby...?

After you left,

I had our child.

He looks just like you.

We have a child together?

And at this movement, he is with In-Gyu Chae?

Yes.

My Lord, if you act prematurely

our child will be in danger.

You might fall into In-Gyu Chae's trap.

I don't want that to happen.

The child will be safe.

In-Gyu Chae would never hurt our child.

I am certain.

Which is why you and I have to act with precision.

We will get our child back no matter what.

Our child,

will return,

back to us.

I'm sorry.

Everything that has happened.

I am sorry.

I promise!

I promise to get our child back.

I am sorry.

What's with the scar on your face?

I have the ultimate plan to bring Chun-Jung Choi to his knees, my Lord.

I will have both Chun-Jung and Deok-Yoon Lee brought down to you.

How? What is your plan?

Are you planning on killing Chun-Jung Choi?

Do not worry, I will not kill him.

I have created a trap which even the great Chun-Jung Choi cannot escape.

A trap you say...

I don't care what you do,

just do not induce useless killings.

Do you understand?

Yes, my Lord.

I will capture his weakness and report back to you.

About the position of Ganghwa's administrative governor.

Please keep your word.

The royal emissary sent to investigate Byung-Woon Kim's death,

has been in an accident.

What?

Jae-Myeon Lee Minister of Hongmoonkwan

Both of his followers were also killed.

Their bodies had been plundered, nothing remains.

Notify Lord Daewongun and find out what happened.

Yes, sir.

Queen Jo Queen Mother Hyoyu

Go to Ganghwa and speak with Byung-Woon Kim.

Figure out what he is up to.

Yes, Ma'am.

Great job, my King.

My King, do you remember him?

Chun-Jung Choi played the biggest role in securing the crown for you.

Yes... Everyday my father would take his anger out on me,

but whenever Master Choi showed up, he would leave me in peace.

Now that Master Choi is back,

you can be at peace again, my King.

Could that be possible?

You must be at peace regardless of your father.

My King, you must become greater than your father.

Please watch your mouth. I will always be a good son.

My King, you are no longer the son of Lord Daewonwee.

You are the father of our people.

Daewongun is demoralizing all of your citizens.

As their father how can you just watch?

I am... Not experienced enough yet..

How could I rule without the help of my father?

You can use him instead of your father.

Would that be okay?

I am your citizen, my King.

If our King calls upon us, citizens must lay down their lives.

My King, if you make a command,

I do whatever you ask of me.

Then, stay by my side, and help me.

I will serve my King with the upmost loyalty.

My Lord.

Why aren't you with the Queen?

The Queen asked me to follow you.

She said you will need my help.

Take a seat.

You've requested me to meet you in secrecy to tell me about my child.

Where is my child?

Soon I will return your child.

If you accept to help me with something.

Let's hear it. What do you want with me?

Chun-Jung Choi and Deok-Yoon Lee.

I know the two of them are planning against Lord Daewongun.

I want a confession.

A single piece of paper.

Do you really think I would do that for you?

You should. Your child's life is at stake.

Back in Ganghwa,

you've testified against Chun-Jung Choi.

In order to save your mother and Chun-Jung Choi.

This time, it is to save Chun-Jung Choi's child.

Do you really want to die?

Just once.

Just one last time, my Princess.

As soon as you write it, your child will be returned.

I will also provide a shelter, hidden away from Daewongun.

The child looks just like you.

He is safe, do not worry.

This is also my last chance.

Chun-Jung Choi.

I will use you as a stepping stone and climb up!

Jeez, it was difficult holding Master Choi back.

Good work.

If he saw In-Gyu Chae, he wouldn't be able to control himself.

What about Song-Hwa?

Like you predicted, she hasn't come to work for days.

In-Gyu needs somebody to take care of my child.

Goodness, princess!

I found her mother's house.

- Huh? - Song-Hwa's mother's home.

She has a nice and new house.

In-Gyu Chae's guard will be patrolling.

Follow them, and they will lead you to my child.

I will head to the trading hall.

Alright.

Where are the Chinese chess players?

- Attack! - Let's go!

You can't just leave! - Where are you going?

Big brother! I'm coming!

The Ganghwa elders have been looKing for me?

Please take a seat.

Yes, these people have something valuable for you.

Valuable to me?

What are you waiting for? Hand it over.

It is such an important object, they couldn't just bring it over.

This is the house where the Catholics used to live.

Which means, this house was created to evade the police department.

Let me go in first, I will take them out.

No, we all go together.

My child could get hurt, we must be swift.

I'm coming too.

If someone unexpected shows up...

Yes, I will be watching, and if something does go wrong,

Yes, I will be watching, Don't worry.

Who are you!

Come here!

Here! Here! Here!

Who are you!

Song-Hwa.

Give me my child.

It's alright.

Song-Hwa.

I'm sorry, Princess... I'm really sorry.

Give me the child, Song-Hwa.

It's alright.

Here, hurry.

Thank you.

My Lord.

If you pull that trigger,

you will die too.

Really?

If you want everyone to live, you should back down.

Did you bring me the letter?

What I've brought is,

your life.

My life?

What are you planning?

An official letter written.

By the royal emissary which state In-Gyu Chae murdered

the administrative governor of Ganghwa, Byung-Woon Kim.

I have it here.

Do not lie.

There's no way that exists.

Sure.

You killed the emissary and destroyed his letter.

But the people of Ganghwa feared

you might become the next administrative governor.

So the emissary wrote a separate letter for the Queen.

They've sent that to me, the Princess.

They want me to stop you.

Put down the gun and walk away.

Me?

Do you think I give a damn?

I have nothing more to lose.

Chun-Jung.

Bong-Ryun.

No!

Brother, big brother.

No!

You must not kill him!

My Lord.

My child.

Meet your father.

My child...

This is truly my child?

My Lord!

I'm sorry I couldn't protect you mother.

I'm really sorry, mother.

Mother.

You've suffered your entire life for me.

My kind and beautiful mother.

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Please lay in peace.

I will keep my word to you and never give up.

I will survive no matter what.

So don't worry about me anymore.

And rest in peace.

Be free.

You've named him Moon?

Yes, we want him to be the most awaken person in the new world.

Which is why we used the character 'for the enlightened Moon'.

Moon Choi! What a beautiful name?

Shush!

He finally fell asleep.

He's beautiful like his parents.

Thank goodness he looks more like the princess than my Lord.

Princess, Dan-Ah has been requested to return to her official duties.

She has gone back to the police department.

I'm glad she went back without any injuries.

Yes.

The princess and her child are both with Chun-Jung.

Should I send soldiers to attack Chun-Jung, Lord Habha?

How could we justify that?

We should arrest a man for meeting his son?

The princess gave birth last night.

You've heard?

Yes, Venus was glowing

Sansudoin Chun-Jung Choi's Master

in the night sky,

I assumed something great would happen.

Your thoughts?

It was very difficult to find you and bring you here.

Did I not already ask you for a favor?

The child's destiny?

Chun-Jung's child.

A child born into a family of traitors.

Is that what you think of that family?

Let's see...

April 27th of the first year born in the late morning.

He is smart and very handsome but.

But?

There is nothing special about him.

Beomjae A normal person with no particular special talent

Unlike his father and mother, he is not clairvoyant.

What a shame...

He will grow up to be a very loyal man.

Do not hurt the child or the princess.

Soon I will take care of Chun-Jung Choi.

Yes, sir.

How much did you suffer?

I'm alright now.

They don't hurt anymore, so don't worry.

No, it's alright to show weakness.

You can admit things hurt to me...

You can say anything.

I don't want this.

When I am in pain,

it'll cause you pain. I don't want that.

Share your pain with me.

Your happiness and your pain.

Everything...

Share everything with me.

You are very greedy.

I'll do it.

Stand still.

Goodness, my apologies.

How does this happen everytime? I'm not trying to intrude or anything...

If your sorry then leave.

Isn't it too early to be so passionate?

Anyways, we have a guest.

Guest?

Master.

Have have you been?

Princess, you have been well?

Yes, thanks to you.

He predicted that I would have a child and came to help me.

He stayed up all night to protect me.

At the thought of seeing your child,

I couldn't leave without meeting him.

Let me see him.

Master.

Is this a Western clock?

Yes, it's comfortable once you get used to it.

Time...

Chun-Jung.

Are you trying to shorten Daewongun's time?

Yes, Master.

If I leave Daewongun alone,

He will end up destroying this country.

Don't you already know this?

But Daewongun's time is not over yet.

You cannot control how his destiny will play out.

Master, you have said that I would die young.

And that Bong-Ryung would end up killing me.

But...

I am still alive.

Bong-Ryun and I have a child and we're married.

So, are you saying that my prophecies are wrong?

Master, people have called me a prophet.

But to this day, I have never made a prophecy.

Everything that has happened, I have created on my own.

Tomorrow I will change the country's destiny,

without shedding a single drop of blood.

Wait and see.

You're as arrogant as ever.

Your second fight with destiny...

Go ahead. I'll be watching you.

The princess claims the people of Ganghwa gave it to her.

In-Gyu Chae the interrogator.

Did the really murder Lord Byung-Woon Kim?

From what we discovered, he was sent with your letter,

to speak with Lord Byung-Woon Kim.

Is this true?

It is true.

But, I did not ask him to kill Byung-Woon Kim!

Whatever the case, in the end because of your orders

Lord Byung-Woon Kim was murdered.

Queen Mother, you will be held responsible.

Responsible!

Arrest In-Gyu Chae the interrogator at once!

Yes, sir.

My Queen Mother, you've made some terrible decisions lately.

This time a murder?

The King is now becoming of age.

I think you should relieve yourself of guiding him.

Suryeom Cheongjeong A royal female ruling instead of a young king

What?

You will use this incident in order to push me out?

A true leader knows when to leave on her own.

If you can not...

You will be pushed out.

I will retire.

The arrest warrant hasn't arrived yet.

I just have to make it past there.

Close the gates! We will begin to inspect the area!

Close the gates!

Close the gates!

Hey!

Show me your identification.

Get him!

Do you know who I am!

Let go! Let go!

Get off! Let go!

The Queen Mother? Do you mean the Queen?

Deok-Yoon Lee Joseon's wealthiest merchant

Yes.

The reason I've asked to speak with you separately,

is to question you about the Queen.

I've been summoned by the Queen before.

What are you saying?

What do you mean our ships cannot departure?

These are Lord Daewonwee's orders.

They are restricting all of our ships leaving the ports.

What?

Is Daewongun planning to destroy our country's trading business?

You should watch your mouth, noble woman.

Does the Great Merchant Deok-Yoon Lee think she has many lives?

Stop!

Blinded by Daewongun's power,

even trash like you believe they are important!

What's going on?

Here, here. Here's your command.

Let the ships sail.

Command?

Lady Gaekju, I am the Queen's older brother

Seung-Ho Min Ja-Young Min's older brother

Sung-Ho Min.

The queen has asked to meet you. Please come with me.

I've heard my father-in-law has restricted your trade with Thailand.

Seomna-guk Present day Thailand

I will speak with the King. He will open them for you.

Pardon me?

What in the world is this child saying?

Why? Do I look powerless to you?

No.

You are a successful business woman. You can see through people.

Why don't you bet on me.

I will help your business flourish.

In return, I want you to invest in me and the royal palace.

What do you think of the Queen, my Princess?

When I first saw her, I definitely saw a King's presence.

I was surprised to see such a presence within a girl.

Her eyes are sharper than knives.

Knives?

Do you think you can use the Queen's knife like heart...

To catch the tiger like Heungseon-gun?

I think so.

Really?

Thank you, Princess.

You've been of great help.

Let us go.

I've prepared a gift for your child. Let's go have a look.

She wants to kill Daewongun.

What does she gain from killing him?

Early tomorrow, I will hold a council meeting.

We must demote him from his position no matter what happens.

Yes, Ma'am.

Tomorrow we will hold him responsible for his crimes.

And take away his ranks.

As soon as the decision is made, we will send soldiers to his palace.

They will officially announce his dismissal.

Do you believe it will be that easy?

We have the King behind us.

Even the mighty Daewongun cannot retaliate against the King's command.

Does the King really agree to dismiss his father?

Do not worry.

I've personally met with him and heard his answer.

Look at that. Chun-Jung Choi never stops to impress me!

Even the mighty Daewonwee is no match against, Chun-Jung Choi!

As I've mentioned before, we will divide the power,

and rule this country.

It looks like we're going back to the good old days, my Queen Mother!

The King is tired and is taking a nap.

He has asked not to be disturbed by anybody.

Did you mention it was me, coming to see him?

Yes, Lord Habha.

Tell him again.

Yes, sir.

My King, Lord Daewonwee is here for you.

Alright, I will leave for now.

I don't know if I should treat my father like this.

You must have strength.

It is the only way for you to become a true King.

My Lord?

Gyeongbokgung is on fire!

What?

Someone set fire to Gyeongbokgung!

Year 1866 a great fire engulfs Gyeongbokgung Palace

What's going on!

My Queen, the Gyeongbokgung is on fire! We must leave now!

What? Fire?

Where is the King!

The royal guards are protecting him.

Chi-Seong Yeon Jayoung Min's guardian warrior

- We have to hurry! - Yes.

Escort her.

Where is my father!

I said where is my father!

Calm down my King. Lord Daewonwee is on his way.

Where is the Queen? Is she safe?

Yes, Chi-Seong Yeon has escorted her to safety.

Thank goodness, thank god.

Hurry and find my father. Hurry!

Yes, my King.

My King, why don't we retire Lord Daewongun to the countryside?

Also, you should take full command, my King.

Perhaps...

Even without Daewongun

Won-Young Jung Yeongjungchu Busa

you will rule with greatness.

Make a decision, my King.

My King, have we not already come to an agreement?

It's as simple as saying one word.

Then your people will take care of the rest.

I did, but...

Close the palace gates!

Do you not hear me?

I said close the palace gates!

Lord Daewonwee is here!

We're late!

How come I was not notified?

Is this a conference of senior statesmen and councilmen?

There was

Youngcho Byung-Hak Kim The first vice premier

a fire last night...

The King has given me full authority over the fire incident last night.

There cannot be an official conference without me.

Let me ask once again.

What is the reason for calling a meeting

without me?

We are gathered today!

To end a man's tyranny and devastation of our people.

To retire a man wielding the King's power,

as if it was his own.

Really?

Then, who is this man you're retiring?

It is...

It is you, Lord Heungseon-gun!

You claim...

I have ruled instead of the King...

Is that my crime?

Is that what you all think?

Even the great Guktaegon is under the King.

He must serve and follow the King's command.

Alright then.

I will gladly accept the King's command.

Make your decision, my King.

You have already made a promise with me and the others.

I do not feel well. I will leave this meeting.

Lord Daewongun. Please take command in my absence.

How...

Looks like Daewongun struck before us.

I, Heungseon Daewongun, Lee Ha-Eung,

Will arrest the lazy and careless state officials.

They should be held responsible for the fire!

Enter royal soldiers. Arrest the crimminals!

Yes, sir!

What do you mean? What have we done?

What is the meaning of this, Lord Daewonwee!

If the higher ups don't take responsibility,

then who will be held accountable?

Take them away!

Yes, sir!

- My Lord! - How can you do this!

My Lord!

- Let go of me! - What are you doing!

My Lord!

All of the councilmen have been arrested in the palace.

I knew this would happen.

Father will be unstoppable now more than ever.

Which is why I've reached out to you, Princess.

What do you want from me, my Queen?

Your clairvoyance and powers have been a great secret within this palace.

That is exactly what I need.

A person to predict the future!

Will you help me fight against my father-in-law

and to restore the royal palace? My Promcess.

Those eyes.

Those are the King's eyes I've seen before!

How was it?

Does it hurt losing to me?

You and I together put my son on that throne.

Do you think that I do not know your ways?

If there is anyone in this world who truly knows you,

it's be me.

Yes, you are right.

I recognize what is true.

Alright...

Then, will you consider joining forces with me

once more?

Alright...

Then, will you consider joining forces with me

once more?

Will you discard everything else and stay loyal to the people and the King,

and stand by my side once more.

Stand by me, Chun-Jung!