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Episode 2

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What is this commotion?

We will stop the ritual for rain.

Everybody, return home.

Have you been well?

I am Gwang Hae.

I am Kim Yoon Hoe.

The shining, round eyes

like the Milky Way on a clear night,

and Prince Gwang Hae's strong, black brows.

The Milky Way is where the dragon lives.

Those two have the faces of a match made in heaven.

How can it...

How can that person's face match better with Prince Gwang Hae?

Then, I, too, will be leaving now.

What are you doing?

Do what? I was saving the lizard that you were about to step on.

What?

Since you didn't commit the sin of killing an innocent being because of me,

you have to repay me.

How will you like for me to repay you?

Follow me.

Such good calligraphy of a good writer!

Look at the hand writing that flows elegantly yet is full of energy!

It's not a level that anyone can easily copy.

Isn't this the petition that my Father wrote to the King?

As expected, you also instantly recognized it.

I saw this handwriting at your house before.

In that constellation book.

Is it right that your Father wrote the constellation book?

What is the reason for bringing me here to confirm my Father's writings?

How the constellation symbol that Lord Kim wrote became a mark of the thieves in the palace...

Before I ask Lord Kim myself, I'm asking you for your understanding.

That can't be! Do you perhaps suspect my Father?

I am aware of his fine reputation.

Since that King's Constellation is the only clue I saw,

I have no choice but to follow that lead.

Because I saw a Prince selflessly helping a person who was suffering from cholera,

I was so moved. That's the reason why I showed you the constellation book.

Now that I think about it, maybe it was all a show to get to the constellation book.

Look here. That's a misunderstanding. Stay there!

I am Go San, a Physiognomist at the Royal Observatory.

Does the Physiognomist have any business with me?

I had a glimpse of you at the rain ritual prayer so I read your face because your features looked so good.

Since your features were so good, I thought I should greet you, so I was waiting for you.

Thanks.

I am sure that is the body of a woman.

How could this happen during the prayer

when everything should have been prepared perfectly?

Your Majesty... This is the will of the heaven...

Continue...

The prayer for the rain got messed up because it was will of the heaven? Is that what you're saying?

I didn't mean that...

The Heaven...

won't accept my sincerity. Is that it?

Is that what you mean?

Your Majesty! I deserve to die!

Your Majesty, kill me now,

as a warning to others.

If killing you makes it rain,

I would have done it a hundred times.

Your Majesty,

Your Majesty, a message came that

Japanese pirates have invaded three southern provinces.

What did you say?

Move!

Daedong! Daedong! Daedong!

While the Japanese pirates were busy looting...

just what were the soldiers doing

that Jeong Yeo Rip protected my people by himself?

Japanese pirates often appear in the

three southern province to begin with.

It's beyond the soldiers' capacity to protect the region by themselves.

Lee San Hae, Left State Councillor

Your Majesty, call for Jeong Yeo Rip, who has defended the Southern Front all this time.

I believe it's right to give him a big reward.

Since he is doing the work of the palace, can there be any bigger devotion?

Yoo Seung, Minister of Justice.

Since there is Jeong Yeo Rip,

does it mean that the three southern provinces don't need me anymore?

Kim Doo Seo, Deputy Head Scholar and head of the Office of Special Advisors

Stop. Stop.

Don't lose him!

Let me go!

What did you say just now?

The thief who was at the library was from the Daedong Society?

Yes.

He confessed that he was from Daedong Society.

I just heard Jeong Yeo Rip was a loyalist who defeated the invaders.

But he was after the Manual of the King's Face?

Immediately send a person to where Jeong Yeo Rip is and...

thoroughly investigate him.

I will accept your command.

That Jeong Yeo Rip, who has hundreds of soldiers,

was after the Manual of the King's Face?

Chief Eunuch.

What do you think this means?

Your Majesty, Jeong Yeo Rip is a loyal person.

A loyal person?

A person who wanted to take the Manual of the King's Face is loyal?

Is it that you just don't know?

This is treason!

Your Majesty...

I must immediately get rid of the Manual of the King's Face.

The Manual of the King's Face is

a precious book for the Joseon Kings.

It's a national treasure inherited from the ancestors.

You cannot rashly get rid of the book, Your Majesty.

On the day that I became the King,

it was the first thing I wanted to burn.

But the reason I left it alone

was that I was going to govern the country as a sage king

and show that the wicked face reader was wrong.

But I don't have a any reason to keep it

when it's only a bud for treason!

Open it.

Open the container.

The Manual of the King's Face

Burn it.

Your Majesty.

This book is a treasure to the Kings.

I said to burn it.

The late Kings are watching.

Burning the book so nonchalantly

can't be done.

I came this far believing in your lies.

I should have burned the book a long time ago.

I said to burn it.

Your Majesty.

The Manual of the King's Face

Your Majesty.

Even if you burn the "Manual of the King's Face",

do you think you can get out of the realm?

All this is are pieces of paper.

Yoon Hoe sent a message for you to meet at Gwangtong bridge.

What do you think of the country's prince that you are so late?

Please get on.

It's not a place that you can get to by walking.

Where are we going all of a sudden?

Before you report my father, there is something that you must see.

Elder!

Elder!

This is it, right?

It is San Hae Baak. Medicinal plant

You found it.

If you go over there, it's all over the place.

Did everybody hear?

If you have fever or cholera,

ask Geuk Yi and you must eat this herb.

Yes.

To the people who where driven out when they had the plague,

my father gave them this place.

What do you think?

Do you think that man had treason in mind

and is connected to the thieves who scaled the walls of the library?

Read it over slowly so that there won't be any doubt in your mind.

You have surprised me twice.

Okay, I will thoroughly look at it.

I was moved by your father today.

If you resolve your misunderstanding, please tell that to my father directly.

Okay, I will promise.

What is the matter?

Oh, it's nothing.

Now let's go.

What do you mean Jeong Yeo Rip is planning a revolt?

Didn't all of you say it?

Didn't you say that I should reward Jeong Yeo Rip?

So, I sent a person to investigate where he was.

The Daedong Society membership already has a few hundred men.

Everyday, they are having military training.

If that's not planning a revolt, then what is it?

Your Majesty, the reason why they have military training is not to revolt

but to stave off the pirates who are on the southern front.

Your Majesty, they are loyal ones who are protecting the people.

How are all of you so certain that he is loyal?

How can you know what is inside of him?

Again, the chance for me to become the Crown Prince has passed.

Just how long do I have to wait?

Yim Hae: Eldest son of the King

Hyungnim, what if the King disapproves? Then, what will happen?

If the King directly said it was disapproval, then it's disapproval.

Both you and I have to quietly hide.

That's the way for us to avoid the bloody wind.

What do you mean hide?

Where must I hide?

Where else can it be?

You hide under the Queen's dress.

I will hide under these wenches' dresses.

Your Highness, please stop.

Open the door widely.

I cannot tolerate the stench of the rotten ocean.

That's why good things don't happen.

Isn't that Elder Song Gang?

That force of stench is so bad,

it's enough to affect the entire population who is starving and then some!

Song Gang also known as Jeong Cheol. Joseon statesman and poet

Oh, how pathetic!

What did you just say?!

Aigoo.

I was wondering why it smelled bad but

I see that Im Hae is here.

Hyungnim, why are you doing this?

Elder, do you have one or two lives?

How dare you talk recklessly to a prince that will become the Crown Prince?

Shouldn't we wait and see who will become the Crown Prince?

Please forgive him, Elder. This happened because Hyungnim has had too much to drink.

I too drank too much so I caused a commotion.

No, you spoke the truth.

While so many people are starving everywhere, we were immersed in drinking.

I am ashamed.

In the past, I was taught of your poems and writings and learned a lot.

For teaching me once again, I am very thankful.

How have you been?

Haven't you been drinking as much as you want?

As soon as I arrived in Hanyang, I stopped by the most popular watering hole.

I was on my way to have a drink.

That's the Song Gang I know.

Elder,

you must know about Jeong Yeo Rip.

Of course I know.

I have always kept watch on his treasonous acts.

Did you just say treason?

He has always

said the country does not belong to one but to the people.

What else can this be except treason?

This time, I am thinking of completely getting rid of traitors. What do you think?

To achieve your will, use me as the point man.

The King despised Song Gang the most.

So, why do you think the King has summoned Elder Song Gang again?

Kim Kwi In, Royal Concubine

The King might want to remove us who are not easily moved by his will.

Elder Song Gang will get his second chance.

The King's authority will solidify once again.

I think perhaps...

Soon, a bloody wind may blow thru the Capital.

You haven't come for a few days.

But he is not here yet.

Who are you talking about?

What do you mean who? Last time

that good looking guy who asked you if you came here often.

I and that young man do not know each other.

Don't you tell that young man of what you just spoke of.

Yoon Hoe.

What a coincidence. You came here to rent a book, too?

I thought you looked familiar; we must have met at the bookstore while I was going back and forth.

I was about to call for you anyway.

Is the investigation over?

The investigation about the constellation book isn't over yet.

However, the constellation book

is quite interesting. It talks of human life within the stars.

It was very interesting how human life is explained one by one with the stars.

So, I want to look at the book for few more days.

Will you lend the book to me for 3-4 more days?

-Stay with me. -Why are you doing this to me?

You insolent wench. I will surely change your ways today.

I am sorry for making a ruckus. It's nothing so don't worry.

Since it's nothing, how about forgiving the girl?

Don't butt in. Today,

I will punish this wench who acts foolishly, believing in her good looks.

You must be really embarrassed, having been done in by a girl in front of your friends.

I have a way for you to redeem yourself as a man.

What is it?

Since you lost the bet, leave like a man.

You look rather soft but you are a hard drinker.

Yoon Hoe. Yoon Hoe.

Are you waking up now?

Prince.

Please sing that song for me.

A song?

Which song?

The song that makes you forget your worries and troubles.

That is your mother.

My father told me

that when a person dies, they become a star.

My brother's star is way over there.

Brother, I am here. Can you see me?

I'm doing fine.

Prince, you call for her again.

Mother!

It's your son Gwang Hae.

Can you recognize me?

I, your son,

have grown up a lot.

Since I am doing well,

please don't worry.

But the stars are really far away.

Yes.

If I could catch it in my hand,

it would really be nice.

I will catch it for you.

Really?

What is this?

Ga Hee...

will you marry me later?

I heard there were pretty girls everywhere in the palace.

If you return there, will you even remember me?

Rather than pretty girls,

like you, one with a strong voice...

A woman with a good appetite is nice.

Really?

♫ Choladong choladong Ing Ing choladong

♫ Choladong choladong Ing Ing..

No, that's not it.

♫ Ing Ing choladong

What are you doing?

Oh, it's nothing.

Your Highness, the Queen is ill.

You have to go quickly.

Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Ga Hee.

Ga Hee.

Ga Hee, where are you?

Ga Hee. Ga Hee.

Ga Hee, where are you?

Ga Hee.

Are you leaving?

I have to go.

Before I go, I will catch a star for you.

I won't be fooled twice.

While I am away from you,

this star will protect you.

I will surely come back to see you.

So, make sure you wait for me.

Did you just wake up?

The sun is already at its peak.

What happened?

You threw up on me and cursed at me last night.

Don't you remember?

I did that?

I don't remember anything.

Then...

are you saying that I am lying?

No, you wouldn't.

I have sinned gravely.

But, now I've committed a grave sin ...

Next time. I will apologize.

Your Highness, Jeez, but, without even saying a word, you're just going to let her go?

You have struggled so long to find Ga Hee.

How can you just let her go like that?

Even if you spend time to build the Great Wall of China with her, it will be inadequate.

It's obviously so ...

There must be a reason that she has to live as a man.

If I let her know that I recognize her...

What if she disappears again?

When she couldn't say anything after recognizing me...

How would she feel?

Your Highness...

How could I not recognize her right away...

I am really pathetic.

I lent the constellation book to Prince Gwang Hae.

What?

Did you just say Prince Gwang Hae?

It seems that thieves broke into the palace.

The prince was suspicious of the constellation symbol in the astronomical chart.

It was unfair that I let him borrow the book to check.

I told you not to get close to Prince Gwang Hae!

I couldn't stand that he'd be suspicious of you for no reason.

I'm supposed to get it back in a few days.

You may leave now.

The constellation symbol where the king, vassals,

and commoners co-exist in the same size.

Sell me this constellation symbol.

Sell it to you? What will you do with it?

This is a guide that shows an equal world.

I will use it as a symbol of our Daedong Society.

Jookdo...

What should I do about this?

Jookdo, Jinan (Headquarters of the Daedong Society)

Teacher did you want to see me?

I received a letter from Lord Kim. [Jeong Yeo Rip]

The thieves who broke in the palace library a few days ago

are from the Daedong Society.

Did you order it?

What were you trying to do with the Manual of the King's Face?"

You said that

there is proof in that book.

Proof that the current king is not supposed to be a king.

I just wanted to know the equal country you dream of

as soon as possible.

I told you about the Manual of the King's Face

so that we can be prepared for the worst case.

Even if I'm not around. Do Chi, for you

to achieve an equal world...

I did not think it through.

I am sorry.

Immediately go to Hanyang.

Go and reinforce our members. No matter what happens,

we can't let our group in Hanyang crumble.

Yes. I will leave immediately.

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Didn't the royal troops rush to Jinan 2 hours ago?

Why? No way....

Sinner Jeong Yeo Rip, receive the King's command.

Sinner? What is my sin?

You gathered people to make a private army and to revolt.

I gathered nameless warriors and slaves. There was a little training in marital arts.

We picked off the Japanese raiders from whom the court averted its eyes and saved the people.

But you call me a sinner?

What are you doing? Quickly apprehend him.

Yes!

Back off.

If we defy them here it provides a good excuse to them.

Quickly arrest me.

I will go to the palace to show my innocence in front of the King.

He must not return to the palace alive.

His fate must end where he is by suicide.

It's because of me. It's because of me.

Teacher, please.

Teacher. Teacher.

From now on, you have to open the new sky in place of me.

What I did was wrong.

What I did was wrong.

Don't feel guilty; it just happened sooner. You did nothing wrong.

Find the man who will become a wise king. You must!

Make the world of great harmony where everyone is at peace.

Go to Lord Kim Doo Seo. He will help you.

Teacher. Teacher.

I told you to go!

Jeong Yeo Rip killed himself?

I only wanted to arrest him and find out what the situation was.

Jeong Yeo Rip killed the soldiers and officers of Jinan and

killed himself.

Your Majesty, Jeong Yeo Rip is not the type to kill himself.

This is ... slander.

Slander? Watch your mouth. What else could be more proof

of a rebellion other than killing soldiers.

He killed himself because he acknowledged his sin.

Your Majesty.

Please eradicate all sources of evil,

not just Daedong Society this time,

and pull out the root of all treacherous minds!

and pull out the root of all treacherous minds!

Please consider that.

There should be a man who they selected as a future king.

Immediately find who he is.

Go, you bastard.

Let me go. Let me go.

Drag him.

Bastards, move quickly.

This constellation shows the king, vassals,

and commoners co-exist in the same size.

The world has no owner,

therefore, anyone can be king.

therefore, anyone can be king.

Is this...

I trust you, Queen.

Queen Uiin (Consort to King Seonjo)

Trust is stronger than affection. Isn't it?

Do you trust me as well?

No need to ask...

You are divine to me.

I might have to get rid of some of your distant relatives

to keep the throne.

Did you plan treason with Jeong Yeo Rip?

What exactly do you want from me?

To protect the Queen ... I will say whatever you want me to.

You don't have to...

say anything.

Who are you?

I brought a royal command for the head of the traitors.

What? The head of the traitors?

Because I didn't elevate you to Crown Prince,

did you try to become the King on your own?

Is that why you tried to dethrone me?

Your Majesty, I am being framed.

I did not try to dethrone you.

Before the Mayor of Hanyang died,

he confessed to everything.

The one they tried to make King was...

Prince Im Hae.

You, bastard!

You think you will be safe after what you did?

I will not leave you alone.

Your Majesty, I feel wronged.

I feel wronged, Your Majesty.

Immediately incarcerate Im Hae.

What do you mean?

This interrogation will end...

only after revealing the ringleader of the traitors.

The one that Daedong Society planned to establish as the king.

That's what we need.

Then,

does that mean you picked my hyung to be the scapegoat?

I am asking, Elder.

Don't try to find out.

Also, do not do anything.

Close your eyes, plug your ears

and just wait for this wind to pass.

That is the way to protect you

and to protect Joseon's future.

What must I do?

This is torturing me.

The writing on the astronomical chart is definitely that of a treacherous mind.

I have to save Hyung Im Hae.

Then, what will happen to Ga Hee?

Please give me wisdom.

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It's been a long time.

Do you remember me?

Aren't you the Physiognomist that I saw at the rain prayer?

Yes, that is correct, Milady.

You are addressing a man as a woman? Are you crazy?

Move aside.

You cannot fool my eyes.

If you don't want the whole world to know that you're a woman,

then, follow me.

I've been looking for a lady with a face like yours for a long time.

Under His Majesty's command.

The King's command?

You have the face to be His Majesty's concubine.

Your humor is a bit harsh. How dare you talk recklessly?

This is a great gift that the Heaven has given you.

I can't stand to hear it anymore.

For a mere face reader how could you say such a rude thing to a son of the noble class?

Don't you know that you're in contempt of me and His Majesty?

The forehead that signifies luck of the parents looks bad.

It seems that a storm will come to Lord Kim soon.

If you change your mind, you can come to me anytime.

If you keep moving your mouth carelessly,

you will end up paying for it someday.

Why are you here?

Were you coming to my house?

I guess I am really late.

Were you waiting all this time?

We were supposed to meet somewhere else.

Oh, was that so?

I must have been confused since we planned it while we were drunk.

By the way, what's wrong with your face?

Are you angry?

No, I am not.

It's not that...

Your Highness, the whole city seems unsettled.

I heard it's about treason. What's going on right now?

Nothing will happen to you.

My Father...

nothing will happen to him, right?

He will also be safe.

I knew that will be.

Were you worried?

I had some reason to worry.

Why the tears are suddenly...

This isn't manly...

Why are you looking at me that way?

Now, I'm okay.

Ga Hee.