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Your Highness! Your Highness!

Help!

Somebody, help us!

Oh my, what loud cry he has!

Hurry!

Please don't die, Your Highness!

Princess!

Your Grace...

You just gave birth.

You shouldn't be moving around.

Your Highness...

Your Highness...

Are you all right?

The baby... How is the baby?

What happened to the Prince?

How is he? Where is he right now?

We should call the physician and treat your wound first.

Welcome...

Don't cause your mother worries like your father always does...

Your Highness...

Do you like it?

Are you disappointed' because it's small and not very pretty?

I guess he's not disappointed.

I wish... If I could put you on this toy boat...

I'd like to take you away from the Royal house wherever it may take us...

A vest?

The Princess made this herself?

Prince Choongnyeong would've died

the moment he got hit with this if it weren't for that vest.

How did she know that silk

becomes more impenetrable than metal when it's layered like this?

What's more unbelievable is

that she was compelled to make this and put it on her husband.

Who could have done this?

Could it be those who are afraid of the attention

the Prince is getting?

That's far-fetched, Master.

Are you all right?

I'm hanging in there.

I'm going to ignore what happened, so please go back to your homes.

Ignore what happened?

We must inform the Royal Inspector's Office

and conduct an investigation.

I'm alive so, all is well.

I don't want to make a big deal out of this.

Are you afraid?

At this point, there is only one person that could benefit from your death.

Father-in-law.

You're afraid that your brother might be the one

that tried to kill you to protect the seat of the Crown Prince.

That's not possible.

That's my hope as well.

But we have to investigate this if only to eliminate that possibility.

Who is to say this won't happen again if we overlook this?

An assassination attempt?

How is Choongnyeong? Is he all right?

The dart didn't penetrate very deeply thanks to the silk vest he was wearing,

but his chest bones may be damaged from the impact.

Why haven't you called a physician?

Prince Choongnyeong does not want this to get out.

Choongnyeong doesn't want an investigation?

What's his reason?

What could be his reason?

Out of the palace against my orders at this late hour?

Does it please you?

It's not bad.

This weapon will be the key in restoring

your damaged reputation.

The key...

This was found in Min Muhyul's home?

Is it identical to the weapon that the Crown Prince has?

It is very regretful...

Surrender your sword.

I do not wish to hurt my own brother.

Attack!

Did I make you that angry?

Is that why you're putting me through the same pain?

Did you wish to see me?

I heard you became a father.

Are you happy?

Fear of not being a good father precedes joy.

The weapon that hurt you is in your brother's possession.

I am ordering a tribunal.

Shouldn't we look further into the truth first?

We can't jump to conclusions just because the weapon is in his possession.

Won't you allow me to conduct this investigation?

If by chance...

I assure you what you fear will not happen.

How can you be certain?

I am well aware of the emotional pains you suffered in the past decade.

And so does the Crown Prince. At least I want to believe that he does.

Very well.

You can go.

Doe...

Take Sangin with you.

How can you say they may not be the culprit when there is obvious proof?

That's exactly why? Because it's too obvious.

Right?

It's too easy.

This scheme has too many flaws to have been done by cunning veteran politicians.

Let's start this investigation from the Bureau of Weaponry.

If we can figure out who made the weapon, we can get to the man behind it.

Yes, Your Highness.

Announce us.

His Highness the Crown Prince for morning salutations!

Your Majesty.

Turn him away.

Your Majesty.

I am unwell. I will not see him.

Stop going out into the city and stay in the East Palace.

You can't deceive the King forever.

He might be refusing to see us because he already knows.

Are you angry with him?

Are you angry for trying to kill Prince Choongnyeong?

Or is it pity you feel?

Are you feeling sorry for him for having to endure the accusation of attempted

murder on his own brother?

Make way! Make way for the Royal Prince!

Choongnyeong is alive?

How could that be?

I swear to you I shot him in the heart last night!

Then who is the man you saw walking around alive and well?

We don't have the time to argue about this.

We must contact Jang Chilsang and get him out of the Bureau of Weaponry at once.

Choongnyeong is alive and there is no sign of an investigation on the Min clan.

Our plan

to pin the murder on the Min clan is busted.

Now the investigation will be focused on Jang Chilsang.

And the organization will become vulnerable as well.

Watch it.

What's got that fellow in such a hurry?

Wow, this is sleek!

You've never seen something like this before?

It's only about 5 grams without the post, so it can't be cast iron.

Hey, where's Chilsang?

He's our expert on compound metal.

He left in a hurry a little while ago.

Oh?

I hope nothing's wrong at home.

By the way, who made this?

That's what I came here to find out.

Who could've made

a musket that fires things like this except the Bureau of Weaponry?

Did you say a musket?

It must be very small and intricate to fire things like this.

Where is it?

If you don't know where it is how should I know?

Huh?

Oh boy, this is not going to well at all...

Don't you have anyone with exceptional hands skills?

Someone who might work on the side for some extra money.

If we had talent like that, this bureau would be going places.

That's nice.

These are beautiful!

How much is this?

What would you do if you knew how much it was?

This one's nice too.

How much is this one?

Yi Sun.

How does it look on me?

We call this "casting pearls before swine."

That bad?

Those ornaments are useless for ladies of the palace except for the queen

and royal concubines that is.

It's not for me. It's for my mother.

So she could wear it when she's well again.

She was the most beautiful woman before she became ill.

It would be so nice if my mother could watch this with us.

I don't think she's ever seen anything as wonderful as this.

We should get going.

She'll be all right, won't she?

Take it. Don't put it back.

Pardon?

You can deduct it from the invoice before you pay me.

All right.

Maybe I should get a panhandling hat and sit out on a street corner.

Why is everyone so eager to give me things?

Maybe you have money in your stars.

Tell him it's on credit and I'll pay him back.

Just accept it graciously if someone's being generous to you.

I've already got one man treating like a bum and that's enough.

Make way!

Make way for the Royal Prince!

Make way!

Make way for the Royal Prince!

Make way! Make way for the Royal Prince!

What in the world is that?

Does he think he's the King?

Why aren't you doing anything about this?

Are you just going to bow down?

Bow down he should.

Nobleman is not a nobleman who does not know when to advance and retreat.

My sentiment exactly.

That Crown Prince of ours is a hopeless fellow.

He should bow down gracefully if he's lost public favor.

I'm talking about Prince Choongnyeong.

Man that let's a little praise and attention go to his head is neither a nobleman

nor a kingly material.

Back where I come from, people call that praise and attention "public sentiment."

Back where I come from, we say that the Heaven chooses the King.

Gangmu Field

Gangmu: Great Hunting Ceremony

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

Bulls-eye!

I thought you were a bookworm,

but you're showing promise in military arts as well.

You're too kind, Minister Yi. I barely got it close to the target.

But I owe it to my coach for my improvement.

Right, coach?

My, my, when did you acquire such a wonderful assistant?

That's not what I meant...

Serve him faithfully.

The world has great expectations for Prince Choongnyeong.

Is it acceptable to treat the Crown Prince like this?

I can't determine who the Heir Apparent of Joseon is!

Neither can I.

I'm really impressed, Minister Shim.

I should take lessons from you.

How do you influence the King to put a security staff as grand as

the King's on your son-in-law?

I think you might know the reason for the security staff better, than I do.

What do you mean by that?

I don't know. What do you think?

Finish what you were going to say If you have any manners at all.

I have an important meeting to attend to at the audience hall.

Surely you don't expect me to keep the King waiting to chat with you.

Did someone try to hurt Prince Choongnyeong?

Or has His Majesty cast a net?

Do you know anything about this?

If it is a net, he must be out to catch a big fish this time.

Chuksukhee: Traditional sports game between two teams fought by throwing rocks

Jaeman!

Suchul, Pansu, shall we go somewhere for a drink?

It's on me. Come along.

Why do you bother memorizing the names of lowly thugs?

They're my subordinates. I should know their names.

Subordinates?

How could men like them be Your Highness's subordinates?

They were busy dodging rocks the whole time during the game.

If you're going to choose a subordinate...

This is why I think you and I are not compatible.

Min Muhyul is disgruntled by the security around Choongnyeong?

Why shouldn't Choongnyeong have bodyguards?

Perhaps it is a bit excessive to have Chief Gang Sangin with him as well.

It's not excessive.

He's the only one I can trust with my son's life.

I'm sorry for making you wait so long, coach.

What's worse, I don't think I can practice today.

I can guess.

I know about the Crown Prince.

How did you...?

They say you have to go to the city square or the chuksukhee field to see

the Crown Princess instead of the East Palace these days.

Meanwhile, you got an entourage of security staff equal to that of a King.

Would you believe me if I said I didn't want any of this?

It is the King's will?

Then you're almost there.

You just need to get through this Great Hunting Ceremony,

and you're practically guaranteed to be the next king.

Brother.

Is that why?

Is that why you chose me?

What do you mean?

A King does not fight his own battles.

He control his men like chess pieces to fight for him.

Did you need a pawn that will move as you instruct it to move?

If that were true, would you be willing to be my pawn?

You're not as smart as I thought.

Does this mean I've lost my pawn?

I would say so.

No progress in the investigation?

You didn't find anything substantial?

It's been less than a day since we started the investigation.

Did you search the Bureau of Weaponry?

Yes, and we also searched every blacksmith's shop in the...

Why would a weapon be found in a blacksmith's shop?

Check the Bureau of Weaponry again.

If there's anyone remotely suspicious, bring them in for interrogation!

Your Highness.

Do whatever it takes to get this over with!

Why are you yelling like this?

I'm tired of this.

I'm sick and tired of it.

I hate dragging around all those bodyguards,

and I hate being seen as a covetous politician.

And what kills me most is wondering if they aren't really right.

Wondering if deep down inside I really do covet power,

or maybe I've become slave to politics unbeknownst to myself.

I'm sick of having to constantly be on guard,

and I'm thinking so much that my head feels like its going to burst.

I just want this to be over.

This investigation, the hunting ceremony, I want ereything to be over!

Your Highness!

We've never had so many visitors in one day.

What can I do for you, Your Highness?

Bring me your staff members' performance reports.

May I ask why?

Do I have to repeat myself?

Has anyone been acting suspiciously, leave suddenly during work hours

or not show up without notice?

Please Your Highness, please slow down.

Just answer my question.

We may look like slackers,

but the Bureau of Weaponry is one of the most strict and disciplined...

If you're strict and disciplined, why are there muskets being traded in the city?

Pardon?

Do you or do you not have anyone with problematic work habits?

No, Your Highness.

Oh, wait.

There is one man, but he's my most trusted subordinates

What is his area of expertise?

Compound metal.

Did you say compound metal?

Wait!

Chilsang, that bastard... How could he!

Alert the Royal Inspector's Office and release a composite sketch at once!

Yes, Your Highness!

How do we use this to our advantage?

Sire!

Why are you out in public in this situation?

Let's go.

Master has an assignment for you.

What happened?

They found Chilsang!

Why did he do this?

We found this in his possession.

This is...!

It's a note issued by the Min clan, Your Highness.

Arrest Min Muhwe and Min Muhyul immediately!

How dare you! Let go of me!

Who tried to kill whom?

My brothers tried to assassinate Choongnyeong?

Your Grace...

The King has already used my brothers

as sacrificial lambs once, and he wants to do it again?

No, Your Grace.

Get the carriage ready. I'm going to the audience hall.

I'm told the Crown Prince is behind this.

What?

They do all the work and I reap the benefit.

I won't even have to bother looking for the nursemaid now.

There's no way the Queen will remain a queen

with four of her brothers convicted of high treason.

I tried to kill my brother?

Your Highness...

What do you mean the musket is in the East Palace?

If it was not found in the Min's manor, that's the only place it could be.

Don't speak in haste without proof!

Minister Yi.

Yes.

Send the guards to the East Palace and confiscate the musket.

What are you doing?

I tried to kill off my own brother that threatened my position of power.

I am not going to stop at attempted murder.

Light it up.

Your Highness...!

It's an order.

Light it up! Now!

Please put down the weapon.

I am begging you.

Stay out of this.

What are you afraid of?

Step aside!

Are you afraid the world will not believe you?

Why would the world believe me when my own family doesn't?

I believe you. No matter what anyone else might believe, I believe you're innocent.

You are not a contemptible man that would hurt

your own brother to protect your authority.

If there is a god, he will not close the eyes to the truth.

You must fight this accusation with poise and confidence.

That's what the Crown Prince I know would do.

Don't talk to me about brothers and family again.

You lost your chance just like I did.

I won't forget this, Minister Hwang.

Even if I get arrested right now and lose my crown...

Even if I'm put to death for this...

I will not forget that you trusted me.

Your Highness...

Thank you...

Hey, what are you doing here?

I wanted to get this to the Prince.

What is it?

My mother said this stuff is good for fighting infection.

I'm sure he has lots of other good medicine, but this is all I know.

I don't know if he would have a mind to take that stuff right now.

Get ready. We're going to the Bureau of Weaponry.

Your Highness.

There's something I'd like to speak to you about.

I've been studying this, and I don't think it's Chilsang's work.

He doesn't have the skills to do this intricate work, and more importantly...

This.

I placed this piece of wood before the gunpowder and tested it and

it extended the projectile range significantly.

The Bureau of Weaponry did not develop this technology.

Then who did?

Um, Your Highness.

Search every inch of this place!

Yes, sir!

Chief.

Are you the one that made this musket?

I asked if you made this musket!

That's why I'm here, aren't I?

Who are you working for?

I don't know.

The weapon you made targeted a Royal prince!

I'm sorry to hear that it wasn't an animal.

If they can come after a Royal prince, they could come after the King next!

Don't you know that?

What does that have anything to do with me?

All I did was sell my talent for the right price.

Are you saying money is more important than a man's life?

To me it is. Money is more important to me than my life.

Your Highness!

Joseon does not need these hands.

I will cut them off and be rid off them!