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Episode 37

Now we will begin the wedding ceremony!

Bride and Groom, bow to each other!

Bride, bow first!

It's our victory! We gained the palace!

Groom, bow in reply!

Your Majesty, please don't leave!

Your Majesty, please don't!

Where would you go after abandoning your people?

It's the palace!

Finally, this Lee Gwal gained the capital city!

Bride, bow again!

Seize the palace and the magistrate's office!

We will begin a new era in this country now!

Bride and Groom, share a drink!

- Drag out all of the remaining officials! - Yes, sir!

- Sir! - Commissioner!

No no... I wasn't looking for them.

Lee Gwal!

Yes, the Princess who married you!

The one I need is a big fish, like the Princess...

Yes, if you are looking for me, I'm here.

Ma'am...

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

So it's you.

Former Police Chief Lee Gwal.

The one who set me up and the head of traitors who plotted treason again.

'The head of traitors who plotted treason,' ma'am?

I believe you are not in a situation to say such things.

Well, is it not?

I believe I am more than capable of saying such things.

What's that? Excuse me, Your Highness...

How dare you! Watch your words!

No matter what you did and how you got here

I am still the Princess of this country!

Arrest all the traitors and take them to prison!

This is insurgent country now!

You're still a princess?

You're full of spirit even in this situation, ma'am.

Even when the city and the palace are in my hands!

That's not all!

Your husband and your father-in-law...

And everyone else's life is under my sword!

How dare you! What are you doing?

- Put away the sword right now! - Ma'am...

Please don't get involved. Please step back!

Lee Gwal! Do you think you can threaten Her Highness like this?

Shut up! Should I show you if it's a threat or not?

Do you have a death wish?

Stop, General!

This is not what you want!

I'm sure I'm the one you want.

You can gain things through me.

Isn't that right?

And we both know what that is.

You know what I want, ma'am?

Yes. So remove that sword now.

Earn what you want from me.

Ma'am!

What's happening with the insurgents, Lady Jung?

They are still surrounding the residence.

They must have seized the whole palace, ma'am.

What about the Princess? What happened to the Princess then?

'I know what you want. So earn it from me'?

Yes, that's right.

There is something I desperately need.

People's trust.

The one thing missing from this perfectly successful revolt is justification.

So I was worried about what I'd do about gaining people's trust.

That's why I knew you'd come to me.

Because I must be useful in some way.

But, General Lee...

Do you think I'd willingly help you take over this country?

What did you do?

You took away the top elite troops who should be guarding the border

and pushed this country into what will be a very dangerous period!

I don't need this piece of rope!

I'm willing to go there on my own!

How dare you grumble!

- Chungeum! - Sir!

You committed the crime of treason!

'Treason'?

Do you even know what that word means?

What you are doing now is treason!

Do you even know what you've done to this country now?

- Sir! - Sir, are you all right?

Don't worry about me. But what about Her Highness?

How is she doing right now?

She is meeting with Lee Gwal in private, sir.

We're pushed to the edge of a cliff now...

so it seems that she'll make the final offer.

The 10,000 soldiers you mobilized

are the elite soldiers who were trained in preparation for a Later Jin attack.

But you used them to attack your own country!

Do you even know what that means?

Yes I know, ma'am!

I am a general, so of course I know!

What?

I emptied out the border area for Later Jin.

Let them attack us if they want!

Ming won't acknowledge this revolt anyway.

I can even hold the barbarian's hand.

It's fine by me if I gain rule right after giving away Joseon!

- General Lee! - Now!

Do you understand reality now?

I have nothing to lose!

When I was abandoned by the king

I promised myself that I'd kill him even if it would cost my own life!

How...

As a general of this country

how can you do such a thing?

What do you mean? Of course I can!

I have to survive!

So...

it'll be better for you to cooperate with me now.

Luckily, you have trust from the people.

As you said, you're useful.

With the announcement, 'I support this revolt'

Get me a favorable appointment letter from the Queen Dowager, too.

Then you will be able to live. And your officials as well!

No. General, you don't need to guarantee my life.

The officials you imprisoned were already determined.

What? What did you say?

But there is one thing...

I have a different condition.

If you fulfill my condition

then I will definitely give you what you want.

I will stand in front of the people.

I'll get the appointment letter you want, and also convince the officials.

A condition?

You have a different condition?

[Gongju Gongsan Castle in Gongju]

So, in the end...

the city was seized?

He stole the palace... my throne?

Sire, please calm down.

We'll definitely be able to get the palace back.

What? 'Calm down'?

'We can get it back'?

Shut your mouth.

Don't speak so flippantly.

Sire!

So...

What can I do to calm down?

Tell me.

What exactly can I do to get the palace back?

When the situation is this bad...

what on earth are the officials doing?

The ones who told me not to worry about a thing

and told me to leave the palace!

Where are they, and what are they doing now?

You mean, we can't even gather volunteer soldiers now?

Yes, that's right.

The rumor that the dynasty has ended has already spread

so no one is willing to risk his life.

There are also many soldiers who ran away!

What's more serious are the troops of Later Jin!

According to our intel

troops of Later Jin have already taken this chance to move to the border!

What? Troops from Later Jin...

Really...

Goodness...

Wait, wait!

- Over there! - This way.

This way!

Sir!

Wait, wait!

Stop for a moment!

These are potatoes... And what's this? Zucchini?

Hey you... Are you out of your mind?

His Majesty and all the high ranking officials are here.

And you brought this for them to eat?

Look at you! Aren't you going to answer me?

And you're making this face?

What's your name?

- I can fire you right now! - You can't, sir!

This is good enough, so please stop...

I should stop? I should teach him until he learns his lesson!

I know the regional specialty of this area is pine mushroom.

So why aren't you bringing that here? Why, why, why?

Sir...

Don't you know that this country has suffered famine for a long time?

So where would we get fresh pine mushroom, especially in this situation?

What? 'Especially in this situation'?

Are you looking down on us because we left the capital city?

I can fight off this revolt with no problem!

Sir!

Why, why, why?

Lord Kim is looking for you urgently!

- My father? - Yes.

Hey... Get it right!

Bring pine mushrooms this big, quickly

and show it to me. Do you understand?

I'm sorry. But not all the officials are like him.

Yes.

What? Troops from Later Jin?

- Is it true, Father? - Yes.

It things go wrong, it could really be the end!

If the country gets ravaged by Later Jin...

we're all dead.

Father, then what should we do?

I should look into defecting to Ming in secret.

What? Defecting?

Please!

'Defection'?

What about His Majesty? What about Joseon?

You fool... What 'His Majesty,' when all of his connections are about to vanish?

Fool...

The country has to be in good shape for the king to be treated like one!

You should know!

You came.

Later Jin has already started to move their military?

That's right. They know the border area fell apart

so Pyongan Province could be plundered within a day or two.

Lee Gwal seems to be ready to hand over Joseon.

Since this revolt won't be accepted by Ming anyway

maybe he'd rather get closer to Later Jin.

It's the natural order. He's trying to survive too.

But everyone here, not just us, has been in contact with Ming for a long time.

So, if this land ends up in the hands of Later Jin

it's over for everyone.

I know. So we will have to stop it no matter what it takes.

What did you say now?

What did he talk about with Royal Secretary?

Ma'am...

It's not possible!

For Joseon to be handed over to the barbarians?

Then... what would happen to my lord and this family?

Yes, especially Kang Joo Seon has enough reason to be nervous.

He has been able to maintain the family power through trickery with Ming.

But regardless of what happens in the world

those people survive with the money they have.

If Later Jin enters the picture

then they'll stick themselves to Later Jin.

Lord Kim, isn't it us that's more important?

If Later Jin enters this land, that's what will happen.

If Later Jin pushes forward while Lee Gwal has taken over the capital.

But... is there a way?

Any way to overcome this crisis and survive?

There is, Yeo Jung.

But...

it's just that it will be poisonous to Joseon.

Pardon?

It will be.

There is a way...

but the future of Joseon will disappear.

You can't do that, Father!

Prepare the arms you brought from the training center. We have no time.

Father!

Yes, I know.

That this is the choice for only us and for this moment

without considering the future.

But that's the right thing to do, In Woo.

What's right for me is always the right thing to do.

Has there been no answer from General Lee Gwal yet?

Sir, this can't be done! It's impossible!

Sir, the Princess' suggestion is to confuse our volunteer soldiers.

You shouldn't fall for this trick!

What? Did you tell me to pull out the soldiers just now?

That's right. Send back half of the guards you brought to the border right now!

If you do that, I will cooperate with you as you wish.

Ma'am, but it's...

You should also know that Later Jin will push forward in this situation!

But if you don't really mean to hand over this country to them

we should save the country from danger first!

Ma'am, that can't be done!

Pull out half of our soldiers?

Then how would we fight off the dethroned king who ran away?

Even if Later Jin occupied Joseon

do you think they'd hand over the ruling right to you so easily?

Can you say that for sure, General Lee?

Protect the border first.

Then the remaining officials will follow you, if only to protect the country.

And yes, I'll do the same.

Weren't we ready for Later Jin when we first started this?

The power of the continent has leaned towards them anyway.

Isn't it better for us to cooperate with Later Jin anyway?

But as a general, I believe this should be considered.

Whatever happens, we're soldiers who protect the country!

Even then, pull out our troops?

Sir, it can't be done!

Not just half, we can't give away even one!

- What is it? - Please come out, ma'am.

There is something you need to see.

Mother!

Princess!

General, what are you doing?

This is my answer, ma'am.

That the Queen Dowager is under my sword.

And that's not all.

Your husband and other officials who follow you in prison...

They will be taken out one by one, and face death!

General! Please don't do this!

I ask of you, consider it one more time...

We don't have time either!

We have to establish a new king before the people turn away

and let them know that the master of this country has changed!

So... please make your choice now.

They may have prepared themselves, but will you really kill them?

I can't give you much time.

If you don't give me an answer within half an hour

we will execute your husband first.

What did you say?

Joo Won!

You can't! Joo Won!

How dare you! You still call yourselves soldiers of this country?

Even after doing this?

Councilor Hong!

I'm fine.

Sir, please stop this somehow!

What are you doing? Bring the traitor to the execution ground now!

- Yes, sir! - Sir...

No!

Joo Won!

Princess! Let's step back now.

They won't stop until they kill everyone!

Sir...

- How long has it been? - It's been 15 minutes.

As soon as the next 15 minutes is over, execute him right away.

Ma'am, don't be stirred up.

Please...

They'll definitely want to see blood.

They will threaten you and everyone else with the blood.

And I'm sure... I will be the first one.

Sir...

But, ma'am...

even then, you have to hang in there.

So that there won't be more bleeding. So that the future of Joseon is protected.

Please!

Please, you should just slay me!

- Give me your answer. - No! Slay me!

- Take my life! - No, ma'am.

That would be too easy.

And I won't get what I want either.

General!

You're important. So you will be alive to the end.

Until everyone is killed, one by one.

There is... no power that exists for the people, after all.

What did you say?

That's why...

we shouldn't expect anything from the likes of you.

That's why we have to fight against you!

Excuse me, ma'am! What are you saying?

- Will you let your husband... - Stop!

I will give you what you want.

Yes, I will give it to you.

Everything you want for this dirty revolt!

So release him and everyone else who is imprisoned.

Right now!

Let go of me!

Slay me! Why did you stop the execution?

How dare you! Let go of me!

- Let go of me! - Sir!

Ma'am!

You knew... that this was going to happen in the end.

Just like the ones who abandoned the palace

the ones who seize the palace wouldn't be any different.

So I don't think this fight can be avoided.

The only thing left is...

Sir... please...

Ma'am.

Yes, I will do that, ma'am.

I know what you'd like to say.

Hurry up, all soldiers! Arm yourselves and get ready for a battle!

- Yes, sir! - Go!

What did you say just now, Royal Secretary?

General Jang Man and his soldiers will proceed to the capital city

- and fight an all-out battle? - Yes, sire.

They will arrive soon. They have a chance!

Sire, we also have firearms brought from the training center.

With that, we will be able to sweep out all of the insurgents

and get back the capital city!

Sire!

But... an all-out war in the capital city?

Will it not cause damage to the common people?

And the firearms from the training center must be bombs and mines!

If you use those, the soldiers on the other side could be massacred!

Sire, they are insurgents! We have to catch and kill them all!

But... it's not that simple.

They are elite soldiers who were trained to protect the border.

If we lose all of them...

- Eventually... - Sire!

Then would you hand over this country to the insurgents and Later Jin?

I also feel saddened to lose them, but what could we do?

Sire! There is nothing that can be gained without sacrifice!

We are ready with firearms and plan for war.

Sir!

Is this the only way, after all?

Is it?

Sir, what happened...

You mean, he rolled on the steps and hurt his bone?

Yes, yes. Yes, yes!

That's what he did.

He was rushing to get prepared for the battle

and ended up like this.

Still, I will go to the battlefield, Father.

The fate of the country is like 'a candle in the wind.'

I should offer my life, even with my leg like this.

Yes, you should do that.

Your leg's hurt...

but your arms are fine, so you can swing your sword, right?

Huh?

My arms?

Arms!

You're right!

I will be able to use my sword

but for me... I can't even speak well.

So, will I be in the way?

It's perfectly fine for me!

But wouldn't there be a problem if you get delayed because of me?

Father, isn't that right? I'm really worried about that.

Yes, yes...

I'm also very worried about that.

You shouldn't fall behind.

General!

Order all the soldiers to advance!

We'll attack the capital at night!

Yes, sir!

There really is no other way, right?

Yes... Right, Head Servant?

Sire...

But for me...

this seat is... really heavy.

Compared to that Gwanghae... or anyone else...

I thought I'd be able to do better.

But I barely ran away from the palace

and became the king who attacked his own soldiers and people!

Is that what really happened?

That's how you were before.

You knew that there was no injustice in Prince Neungchang's death.

But you protested in front of people.

Prince Neungyang...

did you really not think I wouldn't know the reason?

That greed in your heart!

Excuse me, sire, but 'greed'?

Are you saying that I was plotting treason?

But you're being generous with me?

Yes, I am.

Back then, and even now!

I'm being generous with you.

Do you know why?

It's because... you are nothing.

Even if you tried, just like in 1615

no one will acknowledge you as king material.

Did you see?

Now, the owner of this palace is... me, Gwanghae.

The king of this country is not you!

It's me.

You said I was nothing.

But this Neungyang defeated you.

You call this victory.

Yes, I am defeated by you.

Since I didn't realize my wish.

The biggest fault of mine is...

that I handed over the throne to such an incapable man like you.

What? What's that?

But... I assure you that you haven't won yet, Neungyang.

You will bring on the most painful defeat in this country some day.

And you will push this country to the biggest darkness.

So just this one thing...

Remember this one thing, Neungyang.

I will gladly kneel before you and hand over the throne to you today.

But don't ever become the king who goes through the same thing.

Do you understand?

Remember me from today.

So that you won't have to kneel before anyone in the future...

So that all the people in this country won't have to...

Stay awake, Neungyang.

Everyone, you worked hard!

- I knew we would win! - Me too!

Sire, take a drink from me!

[Prince Heungan, King Seonjo's 10th son] 'Sire'? Nonsense!

We haven't had a coronation ceremony yet.

What do you mean, Prince Heungan?

The Queen Dowager's appointment is already out

and the palace is in our hands.

It's logical to be called, 'Sire.'

Is it?

This country is ours now.

Whatever we do, it's up to us!

But will the dethroned king stay quiet?

I'm sure he'll begin his counterattack.

Don't worry about that!

Our soldiers are elite ones who used to guard the border!

They won't be able to risk a civil war that easily.

Of course not!

Here, cheers!

Where are the Princess and other officials?

If she decided to cooperate with us, they should of course come to this!

Ma'am!

What happened to Councilor Hong?

He snuck out of the palace safely.

Ma'am...

We have to hurry.

We have to arrive in Muakjae in 30 minutes.

Yes, I got it, sir!

Now, let's hurry! And be careful!

Sir, this is the way.

The insurgents have left, so I believe that this way is safer.

- Let's go. Hurry. - This way!

- There is no sign yet? - We're not getting any sign.

But Jung Choong Shin... Can we really trust him, Lord Ohri?

We left Jung Choong Shin to lead the rifle squad hiding in stakeout.

A long time ago, Lord Ohsung set him free from slave status.

He has a soldier's pride

so he should be trustworthy, ma'am.

But Jung Choong Shin

was defeated by Lee Gwal in the battle of the Hwangju Castle.

So there was a rumor that he was in secret contact with him.

And he was very close to Lee Gwal.

Sir, it looks like it won't happen.

There hasn't been any news yet, so maybe they gave up--

There! I can see light over there!

General!

- Answer them! Now! - Yes sir!

But when all the military leaders followed the king and left the city...

there is no choice for us.

This raid has to be successful

and we have to end the situation without much sacrifice now.

General Jung Choong Shin!

Have a seat.

I received a secret letter from Lord Ohri last night.

So I also learned how you plan to fight off Lee Gwal's insurgents.

Yes, this is it, General.

It is to raid them with the remaining rifle squad in the city!

The king left the city with all of the military leaders and soldiers

so we couldn't fight them off only with the rifle squad during the day.

It would be a suicide mission.

So we will set it up to look like the rifle squad has run away

and ordered them to hide themselves for a raid.

And we'd like to leave it to you to lead them.

And you must have one more thing to tell me.

'Fight them, but minimize sacrifice.'

Am I wrong?

Yes, that's right, sir.

Although they are following an order of treason

they're an elite troop that will guard the border in the future.

We cannot lose them.

Have you heard any other news from those who went to Muakjae?

No, sir.

If there was any trouble, they must've made it clear with a sign.

But we couldn't find anything despite looking everywhere.

Same for me, sir.

Then does it mean that they arrived safely with gunpowder?

I really hope that this plan succeeds.

We tried our best, ma'am.

The only thing left is...

for us to desperately wait for Heaven's help.

Ma'am! Your Highness!

Ma'am, we're in big trouble!

Right now...

Ma'am!

General Lee Gwal!

Jicheon, right? You were here, too?

What is it about, General?

What brought you here?

What could it be, ma'am?

Since we got on the same boat, we should celebrate!

I invited you and the officials

so I was disappointed when you didn't come.

Now now...

You're here, and Jicheon and Lord Ohri...

and we should also call Councilor Hong!

Look, what's with this rude behavior?

"Rude behavior"?

I just want to get along.

By the way, ma'am...

Where is Councilor Hong?

How come you abandoned your husband so late at night and stayed with Jicheon?

General!

Sir!

How is the preparation going?

We're distributing all of the remaining gunpowder, sir.

We have only five rifle squads left now.

Get up, everyone!

Gather yourself right now!

Sir!

What's going on, General?

Councilor Hong disappeared.

They are plotting something right now!

What?

Issue a warning to all the soldiers now!

Search the city and find Councilor Hong!

Heighten security in the palace and the city!

We will proceed in 15 minutes.

We'll go over Muakjae here.

First, when our soldiers attack the back of the insurgents

the rifle squad will take over after that.

If we can get through the Doneui Gate

we should be able to enter the palace right away.

That's right. Enter the palace with the minimum street battle.

That's the best way to minimize everyone's loss.

What on earth does it mean? Raid of the rifle squad?

General.

What's going on?

You didn't surrender to the insurgents?

Yes, we were preparing for a raid.

That's the way to put down this revolt with the minimum sacrifice.

But what's with the soldiers, In Woo?

And what about the firearms that they brought here?

'An all-out battle'? That can't happen, sir!

Then all of us will suffer from fatal damage!

But there is no other way.

Destroy all of them, even if that's what it takes. That's the royal command!

But they're not just enemies.

They are also soldiers of this country!

Sir!

In Woo, please wait.

Convince General Jang!

I'm sure you also know...

that if you go for an all-out battle, you may be able to get the city back.

But the future of Joseon will disappear.

We can fight off Later Jin right now

but we won't be able to avoid the war that's coming someday.

Joo Won!

We can't dissolve the border defense, In Woo.

We can't lose them, only to give the throne back to the king!

Tell me, ma'am! Where did your husband run to?

Ma'am!

Yes... Start with me...

then slay all the remaining people one by one!

Then you'll find out what we promised here.

If you want to live, open your mouth.

What are you planning to do?

It must be better than what you are doing, at least.

At least better than your shameless betrayal of your own country!

Jicheon!

Gunpowder and technicians from the special armory disappeared.

What is it? Didn't the rifle squad run away?

Are you looking to raid us, by any chance?

Reeking of alcohol...

You're really drunk, General.

Can you protect the palace like this?

Your soldiers are also in the same shape!

What? This bastard...

Don't let our own soldiers bleed, Lee Gwal!

Please... take back your own duty as a military officer!

Shut up, sir, unless you want to die first!

Still...

Gather all the soldiers now! Prepare to fight a raid!

But against which direction, sir?

How do we know where they'll attack us?

Try and skin us, if you want.

See who will open his mouth.

Sir!

It doesn't seem we have a choice.

General says he can't go against the royal command.

What?

Sir, please reconsider their plan.

We can't have the innocent shed their blood in this battle.

I'm a general who moves with the order given to him.

I know they are right...

but I have my own responsibility too.

Sir!

Get the troops ready.

We'll attack at sunrise.

General!

That can't be. Please take back your order!

General!

Sir!

In Woo!

It's strange, Lady Jung.

How come there is no move?

Ma'am...

The sun is rising... The set time has already passed.

- What? Muakjae? - Yes, sir!

We received a report of suspicious movements there last night.

Hurry! Move the soldiers there, now!

Sir! Please, sir!

Sir! General!

Please give a chance to the rifle squad first.

We still have time to fight them by raiding them.

- Step aside, Councilor Hong. - Sir!

- Don't just stand there! Take him out! - Yes, sir!

Don't move! Not even a step!

Take back your order, sir.

What are you doing right now?

This is insubordination and treason!

Yes, but it will save the country.

So take back your order of attack right now!

Commander Kang! Kill him!

What are you doing?

I'm fine with dying in the hands of a traitor

so kill him and push forward!

I'm sorry, Joo Won.

In Woo!

Right... I should've done this before.

Forgive me, sir.

I will go against your order!

If this is treason

then I will also commit the same crime.

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[Hwajung]

Sir, I will take your right to command for a while.

It's the sound of the insurgents' horn!

They noticed our move!

It seems that the battle has begun, sir.

Our troops must've made a move. I hope everyone's safe.

We'll have to greet the Later Jin's army.

In this situation, when we don't have anything.

When Ming gets big, take Ming's side. When Later Jin gets big, take its side.

That's the fate of this country.

Are you saying it's fine to hand over Joseon to Later Jin?

This is priority now, so when everything is over safely...

Yes, when everything is over safely...