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Episode 41

Well then to affirm our alliance we will now take the pledge of fealty to Greater China from Joseon, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty?

Your Majesty, what are you doing?!

Father!

Pledge of fealty?

No . . . there is no such thing.

Give a pledge?

Who can I rely on?

Father, what are you saying?

Why would you . . .

Now then, you go back to your nation's Khan and clearly tell him,

Joseon will not cut ties with Ming!

Joseon's King will not submit to mere barbarians!

But, now what good will that do?

Because of me the Crown Prince may have to bear the brunt of the King's wrath.

No. That won't happen, Your Highness.

So first calm down...

Your Highness, Crown Princess!

Your Highness, it seems something went wrong at the envoy's palace.

The atmosphere in the palace seems serious.

What?

Goodness, now it seems that both of you have agreed to meet in broad daylight.

R-royal Consort.

Well, since you've already been caught, this would be better.

Since His Majesty already knows, now there is no need to hide.

Royal Consort.

What ill deed are you doing with that tongue?

What did you tell the His Majesty about the Crown Prince?!

Father. Father!

Father, please tell me!

What is the reason you're doing this?

By any chance, did I do something wrong?

Father. Whatever the reason is, I'm sure it's my fault

so I will try to change.

So please . . . please, reverse what you have done, Father!

Your Majesty.

Call me "Your Majesty" from now on.

I have no reason to be called "father" by you!

Father.

Yes. It's your fault, Crown Prince.

You have regarded me, your father ludicrously and have deceived me up to now.

I have been deceitful, Father?

What are you talking about? I...

Princess Jeong Myeong!

Did you think I wouldn't know about you

communicating with the Princess all this time?

This time as well . . . did you think I would fall for that trap again this time as well?!

Father, that's...

Yes, you are a child.

Who will obey me?

Since even my own child can't believe my words,

how can I play the role of the king in this place?!

Your Majesty.

So you should go,

to the Princess that you trust in and follow so much.

I will not be manipulated like a puppet by the princess who is leading you.

I am this nation's king!

So now everything...

will be done according to my wishes.

Father!

Father, you can't!

Please listen to my words!

Father! FATHER!

-How could His Majesty do this? -I know, right?

- There is no way we could do that. . - We should petition the king, we should!

- We should all do it together. - Are you all agreed?

My Lord.

From the beginning the terms of peace with the barbarians were ridiculous.

Now we must resist them to the end!

Yes, you're right.

Accepting a master-servant relationship with them and calling their Khan our King?

In the end, how is that any different than giving up our nation to them?

You are correct. We are petitioning the king!

-Yes, he's right. -Yes, let's go.

- We must subimit a petition! -We should do it now!

- This can not be tolerated! -Right!

F-father, what should we do?

Should we fight in desperation or should we retreat?

For now, we should practice euninjajoong. (Hide, Be Patient, Show Restraint. Weigh Things)

What do you mean by euninjajoong?

Shouldn't we watch how the wind is blowing, what might happen, will things turn around?

See which way the wind is blowing, yes.

It's a war! They say that the barbarians will soon come in!

-What? -What is going on?

They say the barbarians will come in soon! Everyone, escape! It's a war, a war!

In the end, the king created trouble.

Well, it's nothing bad for us just because he did.

Nothing bad, Father?

In the end, we couldn't prevent the second war.

On top of that, the Crown Prince is now in more danger than ever.

Your Majesty, you made a good decision.

I'm sure that you will be able to do it.

Right now is the Marshall in the northwest border area Kim Ja Jeom?

He will also risk his life for you.

Kim Ja Jeom?

He was pushed out because of the Crown Prince.

The Crown Prince caused the rift between you and Kim Ja Jeom.

Yes.

I listened to the Crown Prince's words and sent Kim Ja Jeom to the border.

But now you will come to know who is loyal.

Since he was the one that raised you to this position, the one who will also protect

you will be him, Kim Ja Jeom.

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Crown Prince.

This problem . . . now, this problem . . .

what should we do about it, Your Highness?

Father,

I, and this nation!

Your Highness, now what will happen?!

Umm... Field Marshall?

Be quiet. All the fish are swimming away.

But Sir, an urgent message from the palace has arrived.

Leave it there and go. If you leave it there, I will look at it.

Um, then I will leave it here.

Look, look, aren't the fish biting?

Goodness, I've never seen such a person.

Hwang-Hae Province, Hwang-Ju County's Police Precint-Gosh, does this make any sense?

Wow really, are his eyes covered and his ears blocked?

It's total chaos in the capital with rumours of war.

How is it everyday the messages which come from the king's palace are not looked at?

We are losing everything to the barbarians. I don't know if it's also becoming like this in the north-west region.

For discussion's sake, it is the Marshall who is holding out like that, but what will we do?

Wasn't he the famous person in the capitol?

So, why is he like that?

Isn't this fish the biggest of big fish?

Yes, it's exactly as you say, Sir.

Yes, it was worth waiting until it bit.

As I have said in the past for fishing it's all about being patient.

My Lord! The letter from the palace!

It's fine. Just leave it alone. It'll be no use even if I see it anyway.

What? But . . .

Ah, Dae Gil. It seems you'll have to visit Hanyang for a while.

How is Father?

He has still not resolved his wrath.

It doesn't seem like he will open up his heart easily.

So, why didn't you let go of the connection with the Princess?

Did you not know that this was going to happen one day?

Grand Prince.

I resent the Princess.

In the end, she put you in the front-lines for her unattainable plans and greed.

Nonsense, Grand Prince. How could you say such words?

Your Highness.

Ho, have you forgotten?

Since you and I were young,

Her Highness has tried to show us the path.

Because of that, I was able to realize the real danger to this nation

and got to know that lives of the people, things that could not be known in the palace.

But, what changed because of that?

I'm asking if anything changed, even just a little?

Ho.

I know your plans.

For a long time. No, even now, how you're very devoted to her and are going to a great length.

But, there will be nothing you can obtain like that.

Just like it always has been, the only thing left will be pathetic defeat, Your Highness.

Prince and My Lord, should I have your escort on stand by? Would you like to return to your residence?

No. Before that, I have someplace I need to visit first.

It seems that Qing's Hong Taiji has finished all preparations.

Yes. According to the message from Ja Gyeong who's spying on the border,

120,000 troops have already finished preparations for travel.

The situation is like this.

So what is the royal court doing as the counter measure?

How and with what are they going to go up against 120,000 Qing soldiers?

The answer is Ganghwa Island ( an island in the Han River which is part of the modern city of Incheon).

During the First Invasion of Joseon from Manchuria, they'd set their post there first then attack from there, and they will want to do that again.

Ganghwa, you say?

Yes, Your Majesty. The army protecting the palace and the capitol

will be hiding in Ganghwa and use all artillery forces from there to ward them off.

Therefore, you're saying, just like before... When we were being invaded from Manchuria.

Yes, Sir. Ganghwa has a fortress which is solidly built and is a force to be reckoned with.

That is why the barbarians couldn't attack past the mountain tops during their invasion war, and were quick to ask for a peace treaty/truce from us.

Therefore, use Ganghwa as the bait and withhstand again?

Ganghwa? . . .

However, this is a very controversial statement. This can bring about another war.

How can you be so confident that the Qing's soldiers don't have a plan B also?

That's not all. In the past, when the royal couriers and royal families fled to the Island of Ganghwa,

this nation's citizens and properties were totally abandoned.

Hence, how can we choose Gwang-Hwa as our great plan?

Therefore, Gaesung?...

What do you think about suggesting to move over to Gaesung as our strategic city this time?

Did you say "Gaesung" ?

Then, Your Highness. Instead of South

you're suggesting heading North, where the Qing soldiers will most likely be located?

Yes, if that is what His Majesty is actually thinking. Although, it's only an assumption at this point.

We can just attack the Qing soldiers head on like this.

As long as this pans out, this will be a great plan.

Gaesung will be a great vantage point because of the rugged mountainous nature and property.

Qing soldiers can't possibly even imagine that we have traveled north.

If we can seriously do that, we'll be able to calm the nerves of the people.

If the courtiers and the royal palace shows a defensive and protective demeanor first.

I will meet with Lord Kim Sang Heon and try to persuade him.

There are other senior statesmen. They yell loudly to fight but they intend to sneak away.

The lyric lord means to do something different.

I entrust you with this, My Lord.

The Qing army advance is very close. There is no time to waste.

Yes, Your Highness.

Your Highness.

Minister, what brings you here? Now...

There seems to be suspicious activity near the Crown Prince. I thought you should know about it as well.

What? Something regarding the Crown Prince?

For allowing me the chance to serve you tea,

thank you, My Lord.

You even came to see me first like this.

Lord Bongnim? Why would he?

Lord.

I also will never know the possible reason for it.

However, my father is offering his hand to the Grand Prince.

In Woo.

Yes . . . wouldn't that be his intention to cast out the Crown Prince?

Since he found out that the Crown Prince and the Princess are connected,

he will try even harder.

But . . . Grand Prince Bongnim is trying to grab that hand?

The Grand Prince?

You're right. That's not something that's entirely impossible,

if I can trust you and you can trust me.

Yes. I have thought about it.

I heard you say that it is rare in this country that the eldest son of the royal family safely ascends the throne.

So I might have something to do

in this time of chaos. Isn't that right, My Lord?

Of course. Of course, My Lord.

Whatever anyone says, you are the descendant of the late Queen.

Of course you are capable of doing even bigger things.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, from a long time ago the Crown Prince sent his respect...

His respect? If this the time for me to receive something so carelessly said?

The war he was concerned about is right in front of our eyes.

Your Majesty. Your Majesty!

My Lord.

Did you find out anything about the Grand Prince and Father's secret talk?

So are you really going to do what the Grand Prince says?

There's no reason I can't. To me, it's not even anything hard.

But My Lord, the Qing's royal family...

No. No, don't worry, wife.

I am able to control everything.

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Your Highness, the Grand Prince is here .. .

Grand Prince.

As expected, you also have a lot of people you hid here and there.

Seeing that you came here to find me, that is.

Come in. Don't you have something to ask me?

May I . . . ask the reason, Grand Prince?

About why you met Lord Kang Joo Seon.

By any chance, do you have different plans in your heart?

Grand Prince, I want to believe that's not it...

No. You're right, Your Highness.

In my heart, I definitely have different plans than you.

But I'm doing this for my older brother, the Crown Prince.

Also, this is something for this nation.

Grand Prince.

I also know that Kang Joo Seon is a dangerous person.

But as dangerous he is, he also has that much power.

In order for the Crown Prince to safely ascend the throne, in order for this nation to avoid war,

don't we need real power like that, Your Highness? But...

can you be assured that you have that sort of power?

Quickly send the message that I will be entering the palace.

Yes, My Lord.

Power? Do I have real power like that?

You throw the most painful and the most dangerous questions, Grand Prince.

The very words which are the most scary

for every second which I was not perhaps most confident in uttering.

But, I will ask you one thing, Grand Prince.

The power that Kang Joo Seon has, will that be used for the Crown Prince and the people?

Because that isn't politics.

Setting up a king who follows his people

and giving the people the power that the king will go on the right path . . .

those plans, do you really not know why the Crown Prince and I have been working together?

No. I know.

That's why I also followed you once just like the Crown Prince.

Grand Prince!

But, what will be the use of everything after we lose the Crown Prince?

When we can't even block a war with that power right now, words such as "one day" and "in the future",

what will be the use of those words?

I am not doing this because I want the throne.

It's just that at this moment, I want to protect my older brother and achieve the plans he desires.

Because Lord Kang Joo Seon is the one that can make that happen right now.

Did you just say Gaeseong instead of Ganghwa?

Yes. Could you move the support of the officials who follow you to there?

In the end, if we can't prevent a war, we should find a way to win.

If by any chance, we might have a 1% possibility of winning.

But if you were planning to convince His Majesty with that, it seems you've lost your timing, Scholar.

What? What do you mean lost the timing, My Lord?

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He's meeting Kang Joo Seon right now.

Did you just Lord Kang Joo Seon right now?

It's just a small present I can give, Your Majesty.

From the heart that wishes this can be a small addition

to the royal family and the court who are in danger.

What do you mean small?

You are being too modest.

This will be a big help with the serious shortage of artillery.

The Chief Minister's words are right.

You've opened up your personal treasury.

I'm thankful beyond words.

Truthfully, this was a decision

that was made possible because I met Grand Prince Bongnim.

You met Bongnim?

Yes. His caring heart towards this nation,

and more than anything else, towards you, was deep and big.

While doing so, Your Majesty, I have a connection, although small, with Qing.

I would like to send an appeal.

If it's still not too late without a war...

can we not see if we can attain peace?

Is that the truth, Sir?

So, I understand, Your Excellency proposes that we send a secret mission to Qing?

I have found out that the Kang Joo Seon clan has connections with the imperial Qing family.

Negotiation is possible. The government plans to ask them to withdraw their excessive demands.

Then, it's possible that we may be able to prevent a war.

But are you saying that Lord Bongnim brought up that idea?

How come? Why would the Grand Prince get involved in things like that?

Crown Princess.

Your words are too harsh.

What's wrong with the Grand Prince getting involved?

However Your Highness, if the Grand Prince

intends to keep you in check...

Stop, Crown Princess!

If you say something, anything more excessive than this here, I will not forgive you.

If anyone can get involved to prevent a war, then that's all that matters.

What do you mean by rivalry? The Grand Prince would never do that and . . .

no...

even if he did...

as long as he can prevent the war.

Husband.

I knew the Crown Prince would do that.

Yes, because he is that type of person.

Because for the decade we have assisted him

he is the most steadfast person we know.

But I cannot understand

Kang Joo Seon's activity, Husband.

He may be vying to gain a connection to Grand Prince Bong Rim for now

but couldn't it also be for some other reason?

I also found that to be suspicious, Your Highness.

Kang Joo Seon is not a person who will get involved without having a motive or target.

Oh my.

Then, are you saying it's possible that there won't be a war, Husband?

That's what I'm saying, Wife!

If the negotiations succeed.

Aigoo. As though the world's ruffian is doing the right thing. Right.

When Ming was supreme, he clung to Ming.

since the end of the Manchu war, he just sticks to the barbarians and

because he stuck well he is doing well.

Oh my, what do I do? I brought a wooden spatula when I meant to bring a knife.

There would have been chaos if it was a knife.

Ah, maybe it's because I'm old but I'm starting to forget things.

Anyways, I'm a bit shocked.

If something like that happened, it would have been nice if I also knew about it beforehand.

That's why I'm telling you now.

Because you definitely also have to know.

But is there really a way?

Clearly before it was said that Ming wants a war.

Even if that happens, I can be assured since there is way to live...

What is being said is slowly becoming more divided, Your Highness..

People don't know anything even if it's happening right in front of them.

What more will happen to our country?

Just that whatever happens,

the situation on our side won't change

so you can rest assured.

What is that fox-like wench saying?

So is there going to be a war or not?!

Judging from just those words before, I also don't know . . .

Royal Consort, Court Lady Nam is here.

Let her in.

Your Highness, please take a look at this letter quickly.

What is it that you are in such a rush?

Kim Ja Jeom has sent if from Hwangjooseong.

What?

The servant was told to convey this secretly to you.

What did you just say?

It's over there.

What is that? Why is it like that?

It's a signal fire, Lord!

It says "Stand by; change sides with the situation."

Your Highness, what does that mean?

"Stand by; change you position with the situation.

Only keep an eye out for adversity.

Commit yourself to act as needed from moment to moment.

What is this . . .

There was a signal fire rising from the direction of Uiju?

Yes Marshall. Also, smoke rose from three signal fires simultaneously.

Look carefully again.

In broad daylight the smoke can be less visible and appear to be confusing?

What?

W-what is what?

Lord, from where we were

we looked at the signal fires from the north until our eyes nearly fell out.

There are three signal fires and the enemy...

You knave!

Are you trying to teach me?

If that is so, the enemy is starting to invade by a land route.

We should immediately send a message.

So all the more reason you should be especially cautious.

When the capital is in chaos, we cannot send a message which is wrong.

Ma-marshall?

So wait until the sun goes down today.

Understand?

When that time comes, everything will become clear.

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-Chief Minister. -Is His Lordship inside?

Yes. Come in.

I really don't know if we should be like this, My Lord.

We?

What did we do, Chief Minister?

-Look here, Lord Kang Joo Seon. -Ahhh.

Is it true it was sent to the Qing?

Goodness, are you like this because of that?

Yes. Have you heard as well, Crown Prince?

This situation is one in which we may not know the way to resolve it.

Look. I, your father, even if I do what I can do...

even if you don't get involved, even if it it not a scheme by the princess...

I am telling you I can protect this country and my people!

In Woo.

Mother.

What were you doing standing here?

It's nothing. I heard the Chief Minister was in

so just in case Father would look for me . . .

He won't. Go in and rest.

He needed to speak privately with him.

Mother, just a minute.

It's probably related to secret messages being sent to Qing.

Shouldn't I also be prepared?

Really? Did His Lordship also tell you something about that?

Of course.

Isn't that certain?

Look, My Lord. If it's not three signal fires, what is it?

We must promptly send a message to the King. My Lord Marshall!

That means the barbarians have crossed the border.

If thst is so, the Qing army is taking a land route to Joseon, Lord.

If it were in peace, they would have already crossed by water a long time ago.

My Lord.

But what is my reason for doing this?

By appearing to be very patriotic in this situation,

I've gained favor with Grand Prince Bong Rim.

And, at the same time using the pretext of forming an alliance with Qing,

I am giving them time to cross by land into Joseon.

So having taken it to this extreme

this is... isn't this too far.

How?

In the end, the result is the same

and I have nothing to lose.

The scale has already tipped, My Lord.

You also know that so that's why you crossed over to this side.

A report will not be sent.

Wait.

My Lord, what?

We will survey the situation for another day and move when we are absolutely certain.

Everyone, know that.

-I've never seen such a bastard. -Hey, why are you like this?

Let go of me, partner.

Is he really a subject of this nation?

Is he not mole ( an insider spy) for the barbarians?

Stand by; a catastrophe has occured..

Yes, Yeo Jeong. The scale has already tipped

so you must wait until it becomes your time again.

Your Highness.

Exactly what is this?

Are you saying the Qing army may have alrady crossed the border?

Move secretly.

Issue the highest level alert at military headquarters.

Yes. I understand, My Lord.

Minister! Is it true the Qing have crosse the border?

But didn't we send an emissary to negotiate peace?

But there definitely was a signal fire to notify us the enemy was attacking.

We clearly saw it and confirmed the report last night.

However, why on earth did the report not get to the capital?

If a signal fire was lit to notify us of danger,

The person responisble for the northwest is Kim Ja Jeom, Your Highness.

Is it perhaps because there is no difference between him and my father?

How could he have gone so far...

Your Highness, If, as In Woo said, Kang Joo Seon was just distracting us,

they have already reached Anjoo by now.

Moreover, if Kim Ja Jeom has taken a wait and see attitutde, a hugs force is marching south.

I will meet the King.

You Highness.

Whoever it is, someone has to tell this truth to the King.

Aunt, what sophistry are you employing now?

Your Majesty, all military forces must be alerted and mobilized.

Even right now they should be going to Gaeseong to engage the enemy.

What?

Your Majesty, please. There is no time to lose.

The Qing army has alrready invaded Joseon territory.

Already this morning

I sent an emissary to negotiate.

By now he has reached Anjoo and they are sharing a feast.

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If we go a little further we will reach a post.

Let's rest a bit there and then start again.

No, there's no time. We must press ahead straight to Uiju.

What's this sound?

What is that?

My Lord!

Turn the horses; it's the Qing army!

Hurry and turn the horses. We must alert the capital.

Yes!

Your Majesty.

You will have to strictly control the mouths of those under you.

Yes, My Lord.

We annot afford even the slightest slip of the tongue!

Yes, My Lord.

My Lord!

Grand Prince.

What happened?

The Qing Army is marching across Joseon!

Our response seems to be slightly late.

If we had just been a bit faster,

there might have been a chance.

Report: Today Anju was captured by the Qing who are advancing to the capital. We hope you can quickly prepare for them.

Anju has fallen?

They already did?

If they have done that, when it's to that level,

they have already passed Pyeongyang and have arrived in Singye.

We have now lost the opporunity to go to Gaeseong to make a stand there.

But, what can we do with

water that has already been spilled?

Your Majesty, even now you should escape to Ganghwa Island

You should figure out what to do there.

Let us hear your discerning judgment, Your Majesty.

He should take flight? How can you say that again?

How can a nation's leader abandon the captiol 3 times?!

Your Majesty, you can't.

If you take royal refuge this time,

you will never be able to recover from the widespread public rage!

W-wait, My Lord. Then what about His Majesty's health?

How could you say such a thing?

You're worried about your safety and not His Majesty's health.

Because you can also hide at Gwanghwa if His Majesty goes there.

W-what?

Look here Deputy Minister of War, no what kind of man to you take me for?

STOP!

Won't you all stop?

The nation's condition is like this

and yet all of you are only fighting in front of me?!

How is it that even this moment,

you only worry about your safety

and not this nation or your King?!

Who am I to blame . . .?

But . . . I will be different this time.

I . . . will endure until the end

and until then, I will not hide at Gwanghwa.

First send the Crown Princess and her children

and all the royal family to GangHwa Island and

all the rest of the senior statesmen and their retainers

should follow me to Namhansanseong Fortress.

Your-Your Majesty!

Is that true, Husband? Did His Majesty really make a decision like that?

Yes, Your Highness this time it may be that the king will not easily fall apart.

We still have hope left.

So Your Highness, there are things you should do believing in that hope.

Mother! Father!

Man Hyeong. Man Yong.

Mother, I heard that there was a war.

I . . . am very scared.

No Man Yong. Nothing is happening, do you understand?

I'm sure of it.

You can't, Your Highness! I will not go to Gwanghwa by myself.

Crown Princess, there is a royal son.

If something happens, you have to

protect the royal son, the future of this nation.

Husband.

Father!

You have to go, Your Highness.

You have to go and protect the Crown Princess and the royal son.

That is the Crown Prince's request given to you.

Husband.

And please forgive me for not being able to together with you and these children, Your Highness.

But I will survive,

I will definitely survive and return to the childrens' and your side.

Man Yong, come here.

I entrust you with Mother and your younger sibling. You can do well, right?

Yes, Father.

Yes. Thank you.

I'm thankful and proud.

Your Majesty.

Why didn't you go to Ganghwa and how are you here?

Since you're remaining here, where would I go?

I am your son as well as your subject.

Crown Prince.

I . . . I . . .

this father wanted to do well, Crown Prince.

I just-

No. Don't speak anymore.

You can do that.

Crown Prince.

The enemy have not yet been able to capture Gaeseong.

Joseon's army will definitely stand against them so they won't be able to easily advance into the capitol.

Will it really be like that?

There is still time for us to put up a resistance.

The Crown Princess and the royal son that left for Ganghwa will also be safe.

Yes, they should.

Your Majesty, So you can do that,

I will protect your side until the end.

I will protect you and this nation until my life comes to an end.

In Woo!

What happened? The movement of the enemy? How far south are they?

Why are you like that, In Woo? Because of what?!

Come quickly, there is no time!

There, be careful.

Hurry, hurry!

My Lord, you can't be like this. This is-

Move aside! You're not moving?

Then, I could end up leaving you too.

W-what? My Lord.

Wait. This place is close to the border. It's not a place that just anyone can come to.

Hey, you punk. Don't you know who I am?

I am Kim Kyeong Jing who was appointed prosecutor for Ganghwa Island.

What?

It's fine. Where's the boat, the boat?

Where is the boat that is planned to leave for Ganghwa taking the Crown Princess, the royal son, and the royals?!

Your Highness.

I know how painful it is. You can't bear to take a step without fear of falling.

Princess.

But you must still go, Your Highness.

Enduring this pain is also our duty.

How can you say that?!

Exactly who gave such a command?

That was... the Prosecutor for Ganghwa Island.

What?

Ja Gyeong.

Your Highness.

Why are you like that? Is something wrong?

The boat . . . has already left, Your Highness.

What?

The ship which was to take the Crown Princess and her children

was boarded by Kim Gyeong Jing, the prosecutor and his retainers and left.

No! That can't be. The Crown Princess and the royal son here-

Crown Princess! Princess!

Grand Prince.

-Joo Won. -No.

How can this be?

The Qing army already captured Gaeseong and have arrived in Paju.

Grand Prince, what did you just say?

Where did you say the Qing army reached?

Grand Prince, please answer! The Qing army have already taken over Gaeseong?

How? How did they?

They are racing over with only Hanyang and Ganghwa as their objective.

They already noticed our plan to fortify Ganghwa.

Because of that they skipped battles in other places and they should already imminently be arriving on Ganghwa.

No.

Then Her Highness . . . what will happen to Her Highness and the royal son who are now headed to Ganghwa?

Yes. That's right, Your Highness.

They approaching and will arrive in less time than it take to eat a meal.

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What are you saying has become of Joseon's border? Is it cut off?

Do you think His Majesty's entourage cannot fall at Namhansanseong Fortress?

You can't step outside of the palace now. Their soldiers have already-

No. Your Majesty . . .Crown Prince!

If the Qing Army knew everything about Joseon, how did they know about that?

I have come to see the king, Crown Prince, in order to deliver a message from the Emperor.

Now, what will happen to this nation, Your Highness?

The king and the crown prince are trapped in Namhansanseong Fortress?