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[Episode 50]

No...

Father, please don't!

In Woo!

Run, Hong Joo Won!

Hong Joo Won, run!

Ma'am.

In Woo...

You can't.

In Woo! In Woo, no!

In Woo, open your eyes.

Kang In Woo!

Open your eyes!

In Woo!

Sir.

Commander Kang!

In Woo...

Open your eyes, In Woo!

- In Woo. - Sir! Commander Kang!

Lord Kang...

Father...

Doctor! Bring a doctor! Now!

Find a doctor! Right now!

Doctor! Bring a doctor!

In Woo!

In Woo, open your eyes!

- Sir. - In Woo!

Open your eyes, In Woo!

In Woo!

In Woo, stay with me!

Open your eyes, In Woo!

Blood...

The bleeding won't stop.

In Woo!

Joo Won...

My father...

Please don't blame him.

Even if the sin can't be washed off...

In Woo!

Sir...

- In Woo. - Sir.

No, In Woo!

Can you see it?

This is you, Kang Joo Seon.

The life you have been chasing...

made you spill the blood of your own child.

Your Majesty.

Mobilize every soldier at our disposal and arrest all of Kang Joo Seon's men!

All of those who have been enjoying power

under his authority and protection until now!

Yes, I will carry out the royal command, sire.

Now, General...

What will you have to do when you go back now?

Your Majesty.

We need the truth...

Will you still threaten Joseon with the soldiers at our border?

They are merchants who exploited common people under Kang Joo Seon's protection!

Take all of them away!

Ma'am, we have to go now.

Soldiers will barge in here any minute!

No, I need money!

In order to survive!

To survive again!

Let's go.

Ma'am...

She's the criminal Kang Joo Seon's wife.

She won't be able to avoid the punishment of the law either.

- Take her to the State Tribunal! - Yes, sir!

No! No!

No! Let go of me!

Do you know who I am? Where is the Police Chief?

What about the Mayor?

I didn't do anything wrong!

Where is everyone? Where?

Let go of me!

So... are you telling me it's over?

There is... no other way for me to survive now?

Lady Soyong...

Me... in this shape?

Soyong Jo in this shape?

Jo Yeo Jung in this shape?

Isn't it funny?

Right... it was you.

"The wolf catches the fox."

I probably know about you better than anyone else.

Let's go out together.

There is one path left for us now.

How dare you...

How dare you, Kim Ja Jeom!

- Let's go! - Yes, sir!

This was the inevitable ending.

Did you think your corrupted power would last a thousand years?

What's this?

Why couldn't you stop this path sooner?

In the end, the last thing you did was...

to point a rifle at your own son.

In Woo...

How is he?

Answer me.

I'm asking what happened to In Woo!

Mom, he should be all right. He should be fine, right?

Of course, he has to pull through.

If something happens to him, I'd feel so bad for our Commander.

But it doesn't look good.

I heard the royal physicians talk...

This is driving me nuts!

Stop making a fuss, everyone!

How could we compare to what Lord Hong and Her Highness feel right now?

Sir...

Can you hear me?

Please...

Please, you can't leave like this.

Ma'am...

Sir?

You mean...

It will be difficult for him to recover?

I'm sorry, sir.

Even before the gunshot, there was too much bleeding.

In Woo...

You are... there, ma'am.

I'd like to see you for the last time...

But... I can't see anything.

Sir...

But... I'm fine.

You... Joo Won...

I can take both of you in my memory.

Who are you guys?

What about you?

And who would you be?

Tell me. Who are you?

I'm a guest of this house!

Who are you to sneak into a stranger's house?

Hong Joo Won's friend that I don't know about?

This is nice!

I'm fine. You don't need to do this.

Young Master, it's not for men.

Doesn't he look a little like a girl?

I thought it would look good on him.

Oh, I see.

Let's go please.

Perfect!

Let's have this one on your wrist from now on.

I got to know you, but I couldn't reach you, like stars in the night sky.

It was the most painful...

but the most precious memory for me.

So, ma'am...

as precious as it was...

please have a happy life.

Sir...

Sir!

- Sir! - Kang In Woo!

You can't, In Woo!

Don't be in too much pain, Joo Won.

Please.

To someone who was whole in any way...

you were my only friend...

For someone like you... to stay by her side...

I was so happy for you.

In Woo!

To be your friend...

With you... and with Her Highness...

To share the same goal for the last time...

How did it go? What about In Woo?

Sir.

Commander Kang?

In Woo!

Sir...

You can't go, Commander Kang...

Sir...

- Sir! - In Woo!

Sir...

In Woo!

Sir...

In Woo!

Don't go, In Woo!

I want to get some air, Joo Won.

Yes, with my best friend and with my most precious one...

My dear.

Lord Hong.

Open the jail door.

I... sent In Woo off, sir.

I thought I should still tell you.

Did you come here to be a friend for what could be a long night?

I heard.

The decision on punishment will be tomorrow?

Yes, it will be.

And this time, you won't be able to avoid the punishment.

Yes, I'm sure.

Since I cut off my limbs...

I know there isn't any other way now.

But, Joo Won...

Even then, do you think this is the end?

Do you really think that way?

That you won?

That you'll be able to change this world once you get rid of me?

Sir!

That's right.

You clearly won this fight.

Yes, as you assured, in your own way, ma'am.

But how long would this last?

Even if I disappear, and even if Kang Joo Seon goes away...

do you think you'll be able to achieve the world you dreamed of?

No, such a world won't come.

Even if I disappear...

someone with a different name...

will grab the power that will move this world.

Joo Won...

you stood up for only a brief moment...

to fall down again.

I know. Probably.

I also strongly believe what you said is correct.

Yes, we will fall down again.

Someone with power...

Some day we will fight against someone else like you

and bleed again. I know that.

But, sir...

The reason we fight despite all of it...

is not to rule over people the whole time.

Even if we fall down...

we don't want to forget how to get up again.

And in the land we have passed down...

someone with the same goal will continue to fight.

Sir...

This is another truth that I know.

This is another world that I know.

That's right, Lord Kim.

I know what you said is another painful truth.

This world is only a glamorous, empty place.

The hope that something will change... may be a story that is too far away.

Even when you know this...

will you continue to stay where you are?

I will fight every moment I am alive.

Lord Kim...

If today is just like yesterday, we'll fight again today.

If tomorrow is just like today, we can fight again tomorrow.

That's what hope means to me.

Not that something will change some day.

The people who are fighting today and the ones who can be together tomorrow.

So... you will always be fighting.

And hope is placed in that vow.

Sure, I wish you good luck, ma'am.

Even if I got another chance to choose, I'd still be on this side.

Sure, there could be another truth from your side, too.

And... finally, one more thing.

I have something to tell you.

In Woo... didn't blame you.

What?

The whole time... and even at the last moment.

Since you're the father of my long-time friend I once trusted and followed

I definitely wanted to tell you this.

He didn't blame me?

Me?

How foolish.

Why couldn't you take after me to the end?

His Majesty has arrived!

Your Majesty!

This is it.

Follow the royal command...

and deliver the strictest punishment to all the offices, and the whole country!

Yes, sir.

That's right. As you know...

there were those who enjoyed authority with corrupted power

while they took the control of the royal court and the government.

They stood above this country and its people.

They took control of the law any time they wanted...

and they committed all kinds of injustices and corruptions for only their own gain.

Despite that, we couldn't take care of the horrible situation until now.

We haven't been able to do it with our power, our will, until now...

but I'm going to punish the corrupt power today.

With this, the country's power is solely used for the nation and its people...

- Open the jail door! - Yes, sir!

Proper power of the country is to be used for punishing the ones who sinned

and for protecting innocent people.

Beginning with this decision today...

I will return Joseon to the real owners of this country, its citizens!

- Your grace is immeasurable, sire! - Your grace is immeasurable, sire!

Stripped of my government post? This is unfair, sire!

This is unfair for us!

Prime Minister, say something!

Our only crime was to follow you!

What's that?

Your only crime was to follow me?

Do you think I don't know about how you took things for yourself?

Sir!

Consider yourselves lucky that you're still alive.

We still have our heads.

If I ever get another chance...

I will return.

Criminal Yoon, Kang Joo Seon's wife...

will have the family assets taken away and become a government slave!

Repent your sins for the rest of your life!

I have so much to do!

Mom, what are you doing? It's almost time. Aren't you going?

Are you crazy? Of course I'll go!

I've been looking forward to this day!

So hurry up and come out!

Lady Jung is waiting for us to take us there.

Hurry!

All right, let's go!

I can clean up with a relieved mind after I get back.

Let's go! Go! Go!

Go, go, go!

Finally, what you did was a big help...

but it couldn't cover for your other crimes.

But... rest in peace.

Although we were enemies...

I realized a lot through you.

Let's go. Isn't it time?

What are you doing? Bring out the criminal and carry out the punishment now!

Let go! Let go of me!

Do you think you can drag me out?

Let go!

I can't die like this!

I can't die in vain like this...

Let go!

Let go!

She's coming out.

Ma'am, that's Soyong Jo.

Yes, Soyong Jo...

I will watch your ending on behalf of Her Highness.

No! No!

Ma'am.

Do you remember?

The dock over there.

A long time ago, when I had to run away as if I was being chased.

Ma'am, listen carefully to what I'm about to say.

You have to... get on that boat by yourself.

And you have to go as far away as possible.

I don't want to, Lady Choi.

Let's go together.

What about both of you? What will happen to you?

Don't worry, we will be safe.

It's dangerous to be together. Once you leave, we'll hide ourselves.

Yes, ma'am.

So please hurry up and leave.

And... you have to survive somehow.

I only had one thought in mind back then.

I only thought of returning and getting my revenge.

Until I met you again...

and came back here to meet my brother again.

You deserve it!

You acted almighty with no fear of Heaven!

Now you're being punished by Heaven!

Bastard, you don't even deserve to be there!

You should be beaten to death by us here!

And now, today...

the long and difficult fight will be over.

We were able to push out the long-standing injustice from this land...

and punish their crimes in the end.

My dear... I won't remember today as the end.

I will remember today... as a new beginning.

Your Majesty, Her Highness has arrived.

Sire.

I'm glad you came, ma'am.

I've been waiting for you.

- What? Food from His Majesty? - What are you saying?

That's what it is!

His Majesty sent food for the Special Armory!

They're filling up the table in the backyard until the table legs break!

A day like this actually comes in my life!

- Let's go! Let's go! - Let's go! Let's go!

You're working so hard. Thank you.

The best day for a cook is when someone else cooks for her.

My luck has exploded today!

Mom, it's not just any food.

This is a gift from His Majesty!

Of course! His Majesty recognizes our effort in the Special Armory

and even sent us the food...

Tears are blinding me, and I can't bring myself to eat.

Eat! Eat!

Yes, you're right!

Just like he said...

a good day has come in our lives!

Look at you!

Wait... I'm not sure if we should be the only ones getting compliments.

The one who went through all the hardships until now... was Her Highness.

And Lord Hong, and Commander Hong.

Don't you worry about that!

I brought two hot news topics...

Lord Hong Young will be appointed as Vice Premier.

- Vice Premier! - Vice Premier?

And Lord Hong will take a special post that manages all of the military power.

Is it true?

- Then both of them will be promoted? - Of course!

Although a princess' husband is not supposed to take a government post

His Majesty carried out an unconventional appointment!

So the two of them will become the real power of the government.

Goodness, I can't be happier than today!

I feel so full though I haven't had any food here!

Yes, Mother!

I'm sad that they will leave the Special Armory.

But they should enjoy it, too.

They've had so many accomplishments over the years!

Of course! Of course!

Everyone was here.

Sir!

- Sir. - What brought you here?

Sir, why would you be here...

Why are you so surprised?

What brought me here?

As the Commissioner of the Special Armory

I came to eat the food from His Majesty along with you.

Excuse me, what brought you here?

Why? You don't want to share?

It looks like you have enough...

but you don't want to share with me?

No, no! Of course not, sir!

It's... Please wait.

Really. It's true. Vice Premier...

It's not me. That man lied to me...

- You definitely said... - Please wait.

He said it's true...

- Lord Hong! - Lord Jicheon.

I heard the news. But is it true?

You and Commissioner Hong declined His Majesty's offer?

Yes, it's true.

And Her Highness should be reporting that by now.

What? Lord Hong!

But... why?

Commissioner Hong Young and Lord Hong are more than qualified!

More than anything, I need them. You as well.

Thank you for saying that, sire.

And thank you for trusting us.

- Ma'am! - But, for me...

I cannot accept the offer to discuss state affairs with you.

Also, Commissioner Hong and Lord Hong believe they weren't suited for the posts.

But what is the reason?

More than any other time, I need candid advice now.

Why would you want to leave me?

Sire...

The reason is that we will become your enemies now.

Starting from the moment I leave this office...

I will be your enemy, not your friend.

Ma'am! You'll become my enemy?

What on earth does that mean?

I came to see His Majesty. Is he inside?

Sire, this is Jicheon!

Sire!

You must have heard the news...

about what the Princess told me.

That's right, Jicheon.

This is the message she told me.

Authority inevitably loses its initial meaning, and changes.

She said that there was no power for the people.

Our government isn't set up that way.

Sire...

you may also become such authority some day.

You may forget the pledge of today

and become a king who rules from above, and shuts his ears.

Ma'am!

That's why I am saying that I cannot stay by your side, sire.

Now you will become the biggest power...

so I will stand in front of you, not next to you.

Now they will become my enemies...

and fight against a corrupt king.

This is the writing she gave me as she said that.

Hwajung. "Splendid politics."

Splendid politics?

Yes, that system will lead to splendid politics.

And she said... she will go back to her place with her people now.

But why? It doesn't make sense! I can't understand it!

Why would they decline the promotion and remain in the Special Armory?

Just why? What's the reason?

This makes no sense at all!

- We have to stop them! - Of course!

We have to push their backs so that they'll leave somehow!

- Yes, let's do that! Let's do that! - Push their backs? I'm not sure.

Ja Gyung!

It doesn't seem that easy.

This must not be the only big issue here.

You'll be more surprised if you go to the sulfur kiln.

What? What about the sulfur kiln?

Did some accident happen to our kiln?

Steam is not getting distributed evenly.

This is why the sulfur purity has declined recently.

I believe there is a crack.

If that's not the case...

maybe the vent is blocked?

Distribution of steam may be difficult in that situation, too.

My dear! How can you say that?

I'm a technician at the sulfur department.

I believe I'm a bit better than you when it comes to sulfur and kilns.

I'm sure you are.

But I'm the one who has managed this place since it was the Weaponry Bureau.

Also, as you know, since you're a woman

you will have a hard time staying at the Special Armory without my protection.

Pardon? What did you say?

What are you saying? A woman?

Disguised as a man?

Then you are...

You're a woman? Not a man?

Let's walk together! I have something to tell you!

Keep your distance! That's the custom!

Seriously, I look like a man!

Who would find out?

I know! I do!

If I had known you were a woman, I wouldn't have made the deal.

How are your arms? Are you all right?

You're fine with holding my hands now.

See?

You said you were sorry before since you touch a part of my body.

I'm sorry! I was preoccupied...

But I decided not to let go of this hand anymore.

I said I would always take the same path with you, from the same place.

My dear...

- Ma'am! - Ma'am!

What on earth happened, ma'am?

For you to come to the Special Armory? Just why?

What do you mean, why?

Because this is my place.

To be with all of you.

- Pardon? - Ma'am...

I'm happy, ma'am!

Of course! I'm all for your decision!

Eun Seol, watch your words! You shouldn't say that.

I finally got a little comfortable recently...

Look at you...

- Should I climb the kiln now? - Pardon? What did you say, ma'am?

Please don't do this! I will do it! I will!

Let's go. We should also go and protect our places.

Pardon? Our...

Yes yes...

Now, back to your place!

This way please.

Now, let's go!

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