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Episode 36

I'll go ahead with it.

I'll hold the Princess' hand

and push away Kim Ja Jeom and Yeo Jung.

Because I am the King!

We'll wait and see what kind of a king I will become.

Lady Kim, are you outside?

Were you looking for me, sire?

I'll change into the military uniform.

Bring the maids in.

And I'm going to attend the Princess' wedding today.

So let Hong Young know about this.

Yes, sire.

Sire. Sire!

It's urgent, sire!

It's not time to stare into space.

Did you say that it was Lee Gwal?

He started a revolt in Pyongan Province?

Did you say that it was a revolt?

Jicheon, did you...

That's right, ma'am.

Lee Gwal, who was demoted and sent to Pyongan Province

is pushing forward to the city with soldiers from the border area.

But the situation is... very dangerous, ma'am.

Hurry up! Close the gate and be on alert!

Yes, sir!

Close the gate!

Sir!

I'm a councilor at the special armory. What's going on?

We have a message that insurgents led by the former Police Chief Lee Gwal

has pushed forward to Hwangju.

- I heard that they are unstoppable. - What?

Seize Hwangju Castle!

We'll go through Kaesong and push all the way to the capital!

Let's seize Hanyang, and cut off the king's head!

My goodness! Revolt? How can it be?

What on earth is this trouble on a day like this?

What about the wedding then? Her Highness and Councilor Hong?

My goodness...

- Ma'am. - Queen.

What on earth is this misfortune?

Today of all days! How? How?

Ma'am...

Sire.

Please don't worry, sire. Please keep your focus!

I'm going to protect you, sire.

I'll definitely put down this revolt!

Royal Secretary...

So please trust me, sire.

I'm ready to offer my life, and I'm with you, sire!

- Young Master. - Where is Father right now?

I believe he summoned an urgent meeting. He is at the secret house now.

- Sir. - Sir.

Everyone, listen carefully.

It is a very urgent message.

Goodness, Hwangju was seized?

Then it's Kaesong, and after that, it's Hanyang!

Father, how could it be?

We have soldiers too!

How could they be pushed all the way to Hanyang?

Don't say nonsense.

Lee Gwal's solidiers are the most elite ones of the border area.

How can you sound so relaxed from the news of their progress?

I don't mean to sound relaxed.

I just think we should keep a positive attitude!

Don't you know that everything depends on your mindset?

If we believe that we can do it, then Heaven will help us!

- What? - What? Heaven?

Please just shut your mouth, and stay quiet!

- Father. - What?

'If you believe that you can do it, then Heaven will help you'?

How can you call yourself an administrator!

How fortunate that he's not the king!

Father, so how will His Majesty and the government respond to this?

But they don't seem to have a solution at this point.

Why not, sir?

It's because Lee Gwal's soldiers are border guards.

Since we can't have the border fall to Later Jin

half of our soldiers in the northern region had to move there.

Lee Gwal's soldiers left their posts, so other soldiers had to replace them.

So we're fighting off the insurgents with replacement soldiers!

That's right.

Right now, Lee Gwal abandoned the border that determines the fate of Joseon.

He is attacking his own land with the army.

Don't worry too much, sire.

A messenger has already left to request help from Ming.

And General Mao Wenlong from Ming will also help us.

Have I neglected the special armory too much?

- If we had enough gunpowder at least... - Sire, not at all!

What is the special armory?

The dethroned Gwanghae created it

and now it's an organization to support the Princess.

Whose fault would it be to have such a terrible tragedy like today?

If the Princess didn't create the trouble

then Lee Gwal wouldn't have been pushed away or started this revolt.

But it's already happened.

We should focus on managing the situation right now.

And I'm going to do the job for you!

Sir.

Summon the high officials for a military meeting right away.

- I will lead everything. - Yes sir.

Royal Secretary.

What's going on? What's the current situation?

Do you want to feel better, or do you want to know the truth?

- It must be serious. - Yes.

- But the more dangerous one is the king. - Pardon?

My guess was right.

The king was planning to abandon us, and take the Princess' side.

So this can be our opportunity.

Make sure to hold onto the king's heart that is faltering like a reed.

Make him realize which hand he should grab right now.

Yes, I got it.

Sire, will you really give command authority to Royal Secretary?

What am I supposed to do?

In emergencies like this

someone needs to step up and control the crisis!

But weren't you planning to push away Kim Ja Jeom and Maid Jo?

Attending Her Highness' wedding was exactly for that purpose, wasn't it?

Sire, why don't you meet with Her Highness and Prime Minister?

I am requesting this earnestly, even at the cost of my life.

Please get through this crisis with people who can be trusted.

'People who can be trusted'?

Are you saying that's the Princess?

Ma'am, please go back to the residence.

I'm worried that it will be too much for you.

I can't sit back and rest right now.

Have you still received no message from the special armory?

- Princess. - Ma'am.

I was on my way to see you, but I ran into you here.

What is it about, ma'am?

Please come to my residence. I have something to tell you in private.

I'm sure you know, he is Chungeum Kim Sang Heon.

Welcome, Chungeum.

Thank you for coming.

No, I'm the grateful one to be called.

According to the messages that came one after another

Hwangju Castle was seized, and Lee Gwal's army is pushing forward to Kaesong.

If Kaesong falls apart...

Then... it'll be Hanyang.

I'm afraid to even bring it up...

but for the first time in history, insurgents could be attacking Hanyang.

A bigger problem in this situation is...

the one with authority is Royal Secretary Kim Ja Jeom.

Because of that, even our Clear Westerners

don't know what kind of military action will be taken.

Even in this situation, he only thinks about getting control of the government.

Even in this crisis!

More so because it is a crisis.

Councilor Hong...

For the ones who seek power...

a moment like this is an opportunity.

Joo Won.

I feel frustrated, as if my heart will burst.

The court and the government are 'candles in the wind.'

And people are thrown in to the revolt.

But there isn't even much gunpowder in the special armory.

It's because the king shook up everything from the previous king.

Even so, don't lose your focus.

If you lose focus, everyone in the special armory will fall apart.

Father.

Also, why don't you go see Her Highness at the palace?

It's a critical time, but be with her even for a short while.

Besides, it was your wedding day today.

Ma'am, is it really true?

His Majesty was planning to attend the wedding today?

Yes. I heard it myself through Head Servant.

What would it mean, Princess?

He was going to accept your request to push away Kim Ja Jeom and Maid Jo.

- Ma'am. - Princess.

I am well aware that he has rough edges.

He's been that way since before he became the king.

But it's because he is gentle and has a big desire for acknowledgment.

Although he was a royal

he had deep sorrow from not being treated as one for a long time.

Ma'am.

I'd like to ask you to understand him for the way he is.

Please give your support for him.

Crown Prince. Grand Prince.

Princess.

Crown Prince, are you here to see your mother?

My brother is scared.

There is a revolt!

So now... the mood in the palace...

Crown Prince and Grand Prince.

Don't worry too much. Nothing will happen.

The palace and this country will be fine.

Sir.

You came because you're worried about me.

You didn't have to.

I promised you that I'd protect you.

I'm going to keep my promise.

I heard Lee Gwal's army was already headed to Kaesong.

If Kaesong is seized, next is Hanyang.

Based on the discussion at the special armory

blocking the path with the rifle squad may be the only way.

But Kim Ja Jeom has the control of high military officials.

So we can't even discuss our solution.

Even in this situation, the king is played by Kim Ja Jeom.

But, sir... why don't we put our faith in him just this time?

- Pardon? - I saw Crown Prince and Prince Bongrim.

The two children didn't know anything, but were scared.

I felt like I was seeing my old self and Yeongchang from the past.

We were shaking from fear as we were thrown into political strife.

Ma'am.

There should be no more tragedy in the court and the palace.

People shouldn't be sacrificed in political strife either.

So I'll meet with His Majesty one more time.

He may realize that this is the time to open his eyes and ears.

- What about Lord Kang? - Please go in. He's waiting for you.

So... is this really my father's decision?

Is this what was discussed in the meeting?

Yes, Young Master.

And everyone already started preparing for this.

No, it can't happen. This shouldn't be done.

What on earth does it mean?

Even if it's the case, how could he?

Lord Kang, what did you just say?

What needs to be done?

Take a careful look again.

Then you will know what it means without my explanation.

Your Highness.

I'm here to His Majesty. Can I see him now?

Of course. I will go in and tell him.

So Her Highness is meeting with the king right now?

Yes. She said she'd meet him one more time.

Isn't the king the one who can make the decision after all?

Sire.

But Lord Kang Joo Seon, it's...

Yes, I know...

what a difficult decision this is.

But Ming won't come to help Joseon.

Same for Mao Wenlong.

So you should know very well what kind of situation this is.

At this rate, all of us could die.

But not all of us need to die.

You're right.

There are deaths that can't be helped...

but we are always in a position where we can avoid it.

Did you get rid of everything I asked you to?

Yes. We have some left, but people don't know anything yet.

So I should be able to sell them at a good price.

But it's only a matter of time before the word gets around.

You should hurry.

Yes, ma'am.

In Woo!

So it's really true.

Are you really going through with this?

Hurry up and send messages to the officials I mentioned.

Tell them to come to my house right now.

Yes, sir.

Rifle? Did you just say, 'rifle squad'?

Yes, that's the solution from the special armory.

It's tough to fight off Lee Gwal's army with the military power in the city

but if you put them forth, there may be a way.

There is a rifle squad in the city that recently escaped from Later Jin.

Sire, please take back the authority given to Kim Ja Jeom

and make a decision on this.

If you do so, the rifle squad and the special armory

will risk their lives to protect the country.

But, why...

The people of the rifle squad and the special armory

were with Gwanghae, weren't they?

They must hate me.

Why would they fight for me?

Even then, the king we serve now is you, sire.

That's the loyalty that we know, sire.

Sire, please show them your heart as well.

Please use them to protect the city and start your new ruling, sire.

Would they really do that for me?

Gwanghae's people that I oppressed and tried to send to far-off battlefields?

Jicheon.

Sir, did you hear the news?

Kaesong is gone after all.

Once they cross Imjin River, it's the capital soon.

There are soldiers in Paju, but they won't last against them.

Can't we mobilize the rifle squad?

We're getting ready, but we haven't received permission from His Majesty.

Without his command, we can't distribute arms and gunpowder.

He should make up his mind...

For himself, if no one else.

- I couldn't find any. - What?

- You couldn't even get one cart? - No. I searched everywhere in the city.

But there are no carts or wagons.

What the heck are you saying?

I see carts all over the city! Does it make any sense?

Are you slacking off right now?

Please... I know what's going on!

Then how can you not get even one cart!

That's why I'm so frustrated!

And that's not all.

I heard it while I was searching in the city.

A weird rumor is going around!

What?

Lady Jung, what do you mean by that?

Farmers on my land are making a scene in front of the palace?

I don't know what's going on either.

But they insist on meeting with you.

We need to speak to Her Highness!

Sir, please tell her!

I'm sure she will meet with us!

Can't you hear me? Get out of here right now!

How dare you try to step into the palace!

- Especially at this time! - Sir.

Please, we beg you. Please tell her.

Sir...

Sir!

Stop!

- Ma'am! - Ma'am!

Step aside. These are people from my land.

- But, ma'am... - I said step aside!

What brings you here?

- Ma'am... - Ma'am...

Tell me. What's going on?

Ma'am!

Ma'am, what brings you here?

What about Councilor Hong? Is everyone here?

People came over and asked you not to sell the land?

Yes, that's what they said.

Royal family members and officials are selling their lands now.

They asked if I'd do the same.

They asked me to let them keep farming there.

The noblemen are selling their land?

Is it... By any chance, are they...

Father!

- Are you ready now? - Yes.

Let's hurry.

- Father. - Yes?

This must be why people need to be in high positions.

There is a way to survive even when the sky collapses.

Right, right, that's not wrong...

But be careful in front of other people.

Do you have no control over what comes out of your mouth?

This mouth...

- Wear your hat correctly! - Yes, Father.

I'm angry and resentful, but what can we do?

We have to protect the family to plan for the future.

Yes, Father.

I won't forget this humiliation today.

Yes, you're right.

Not forgetting the humiliation is the heart of loyalty.

By the way, what about the land? Did you sell everything?

Pardon?

Yes, just about.

That Lee Gwal is crossing Imjin River after passing through Kaesong?

Yes, sire.

At this rate, they'll arrive in the city by tomorrow.

Sire!

Father.

Then will the palace be attacked?

Will you be in danger?

Crown Prince...

I can't let that happen.

Who would dare...

Who'd dare attack me, the king of this country?

Summon the military officials. I will take charge now!

Sire!

I'm going to use the rifle squad.

So hurry up and deliver this message to the special armory!

Sire! Sire!

I have something to report to you in private.

It's a matter of urgency!

No, you don't need to look into it.

I know the reason.

And everyone will find out soon.

In Woo...

Officials are going to abandon the capital, Joo Won.

They've been planning to do it since a few days ago.

They knew that troops from Ming weren't coming

so they were getting ready for it.

So... the officials are running away with the king?

Leaving behind the people in the city?

Because they can.

With what they have...

they can start over anywhere.

Young Master!

Ma'am.

What you just said... is it true?

Will they really abandon the capital, and leave the city with the king?

Wait for a moment.

What? What did you tell me to do?

Please leave the capital, sire!

You need to leave the city, and move to a safe place!

Look, Royal Secretary!

Lee Gwal's army is right around the corner now.

Sire, for your safety and the government

that's what you should do.

No, I can't do that!

Are you telling me to become the king who abandons this palace and runs away?

Hand over this palace and the people to the insurgents?

Sire, please make your decision soon.

Soldiers in the city can't fight off Lee Gwal's army.

Please understand our loyalty to protect you, sire!

But... there may be a way.

With the special armory and its rifle squad

she said we can protect the capital!

Ma'am.

Where is His Majesty now?

Sire, how could you believe such a thing?

These are the words of the Princess!

She has been standing against you until now.

Do you believe she means what she said?

If you give them the rifles and gunpowder

then they will point the rifles at you.

Isn't this obvious?

That's right, sire.

We are the ones who risked our lives and raised a revolt with you, sire.

We're ready to lose everything

but we're trying to protect your safety, sire!

Sire, please make your decision!

Please move to a safe place and plan for the future!

Please consider, sire!

What about our people?

What about the citizens of the capital?

Hear me out! Did you hear the rumor?

The king and the officials will abandon the city!

I heard it too!

They prepared to leave, so they even sold their land!

My goodness! Even if the sky fell, this shouldn't happen!

How can the king possibly abandon his people?

Sire! This cannot happen!

As the father of the people

how could you abandon them?

Please reconsider, sire! Please don't abandon the capital!

Please be ready to fight and protect the city!

Please reconsider! Please reconsider!

Please reconsider!

Sire, please don't listen to them.

They are telling you to die right now.

Just like the princess!

Yeo Jung.

Sire, are you going to throw away your life?

You have to live on! You have to save your life first!

Only then, you can save the court and plan for the future, too.

But... I will be a cowardly king!

All of the people will point fingers at me.

Let them. What's the big deal, sire?

You have to survive before they can exist, sire.

Sire, there are real loyal officials who follow you.

As long as you have them

there is no problem with protecting the throne.

Please, protect yourself and keep the throne safe, sire.

Let's hurry!

Careful, careful!

Are you heading out already?

I guess you'll have to hurry if you want to run.

The tide has already turned.

This is the wise move.

For whom?

For our people? That's not the case, is it?

Are you saying that it's right for all of us to remain here and die?

You should think carefully.

When the insurgents come in

they will cut off the heads of the remaining officials first.

Let them!

I have no integrity, but that's still better!

You look too ridiculous carrying your loads.

Your comment is weird.

Still, this is no time to laugh, is it?

Just keep quiet, and follow the lead!

- Hey! I'm Kim Gyung Jing! - Please...

Let's go.

Hey, Shi Baek! Wait for me!

Sire!

Sire, please reconsider this decision.

You can't abandon the people and the capital and run away, sire!

Ma'am, unless you are coming with us, please step aside now.

It could be considered treason.

Royal Secretary!

Why do you have to block His Majesty's path?

When it's obvious that he'll be in danger if he stays here.

Do you have another plan, by any chance?

Did you deceive His Majesty with those sly words?

All of you, Royal Secretary?

Did you tell His Majesty to abandon the people to save yourselves?

Ma'am, please watch your words!

He's not abandoning the people!

He is leaving to protect the people.

You'd know better than anyone that's not the case!

It's all an excuse to save yourselves!

Ma'am!

Stop! That's enough!

Royal Secretary is right.

I have to exist for the people to exist.

First, I will avoid the trouble... and plan for the future.

Sire!

Also, you don't have any right to tell me what to do.

Lee Gwal's uprising is... your fault, in a way.

So, maybe you were in secret contact with Lee Gwal.

I don't trust you.

No matter what you do, I can't trust you.

Sire...

Let's go now!

Yes, ma'am.

Of course I know very well...

that all of this is trickery and excuse.

But what could he do? The king is human, after all.

He is human to want to survive first, no matter what it takes.

So I hope you find a way to survive, too.

Please.

Your Majesty! Your Majesty!

Your Majesty, please don't go!

Where would you go after abandoning your people?

Sire, sire!

We can't abandon our base like noblemen!

We'll die if we do!

Please come back, sire!

Ma'am...

Sir.

I'm ready.

Let's head out, Lady Jung.

Ma'am, would you really be fine with remaining in the palace?

I'm not staying here just for Princess.

I am the Queen Dowager of this country.

So I should maintain my pride.

- Ma'am. - Also...

I am really thankful that they would care so much about Princess.

It will be the happiest night for me.

Ma'am, you should get bridal makeup at least.

No, there is no need for it.

Still, ma'am.

It's your wedding... but it's so shabby...

Eun Seol, did you say, 'shabby'?

Don't say that.

I'm happier than I've ever been.

I get to have a wedding with everyone at the special armory.

The geese...

Right! These shouldn't be missing.

Can we begin now?

Of course, this goes against the custom, and is not at all traditional.

But we're proceeding with the delayed wedding now.

Although there is no splendid feast, or compliments from everyone

we can be with people who have stayed with us for a long time.

How could this not be happiness?

So this is not just for the marriage bow.

It will be a bow from everyone remaining here.

Now, we'll begin the wedding ceremony!

Groom, Bride, bow to each other!

Bride, bow first.

This is also fate, so let's exchange names.

My name is Hwa Yi.

What's your name?

Hong Joo Won.

I am Hong Joo Won, I work at the weaponry bureau in Joseon.

How badly are you hurt? Can you move?

- Look, that's not important right now... - No! This is more important!

You're hurt!

Please bow, Bride!

No matter what happens, I have to go to Joseon. Do you understand?

So you have to survive and save me!

Groom, bow once in reply.

I came too late...

Bride and Groom, share a drink!

Holding your hand... or touching a part of your body...

Oh, that?

Goodness, you are a nerd.

It's fine, it's fine!

You didn't know! It can happen!

Don't keep doing that!

You don't need to consider me as a woman in the future!

Like this... It's okay to hold it like this.

What the heck are you doing?

Pull up your leg!

Pull up where? What do you mean?

We should wipe it and put medicine on it.

I'll do it!

I know better because I've been beaten before!

I said I'll do it!

Groom, Bride, stand up.

It's our victory! The palace is in our hands!

This is the palace!

Finally, this Lee Gwal gained the capital!

Seize the palace and the magistrate offices in the city.

We will open a new era in this country now!

Ma'am.

Ja Gyung.

I believe you should leave this place now.

The insurgents who seized the capital city

are taking away the remaining royal family and the officials.

Hurry!

Drag out all the remaining officials in the special armory!

Yes, sir!

No, I'm not going to leave.

Ma'am.

They won't be able to do anything to me, Ja Gyung.

No, ma'am. How can you be sure?

Also, Councilor Hong...

They should know that I remained in the city.

They'll torture others to find me.

So I'm going to show myself to them.

I have to.

Ma'am...

- Sir! - Commissioner!

No no... They're not the ones I'm looking for.

Lee Gwal!

Yes, the princess who is married to you!

What I need is a big fish, like the princess...

Yes, if you are looking for me, I am here.

Ma'am...

- Ma'am! - Ma'am...

It's you.

Former Police Chief Lee Gwal.

You set me up, and headed another treason plot.

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[Hwajung]

May I protect you my whole life?

From where you are like now, by my side like now

please protect me.