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Why would the queen want to see [Episode 27]

a man of humble birth like me?

Now! You are too rude!

Father!

Let me get to the point.

What do you think? What about working for me?

It sounds like you’re

asking me to betray Lord Hong.

How can you twist her Highness’ true intentions like that?

However, if a man of exceptional ability like you were to support her,

she’d feel more assured than if she had a great army.

If I do, what would I gain in return?

I’ll give you everything you want.

Wealth, power and honor...

Ask me anything.

Let me think about it.

I’m not a very patient woman.

I also am not one to make a hasty decision.

Then would you like to show me what you have?

I’m an assassin.

Don’t you know what an assassin is capable of?

Can you bring me someone's head immediately?

Whose head do you want?

What if I say the king’s head?

Your joke goes too far, Your Highness.

Then...

Bring me the head of the swordmaster's disciple, Baek Dongsoo!

You scoundrel, something smelled foul around here!

It was you!

Aren’t you that butcher?

Please don’t kill me.

I have nothing to do with this.

I just ran into you by accident.

I repented of my past and now I’m living in peace.

Please trust me.

Really, how can he lie like that?

What is he talking about?

Don’t kill me!

You may not know, but I became a new man.

Please trust me.

Forget it, you rotten scum!

I really didn’t want to use my cleaver to kill a man!

But with you, I have no choice!

Captain!

He’s pitiful.

Please let him go.

You punk, we should have taken him out from the beginning!

Samo, still...

He’s begging our pardon.

No, I just can’t.

Have you already forgotten what he did to my father and me?

Jinjoo!

Go away immediately before we change our mind.

Dongsoo, have you already forgotten what he did to us?

What good is it for us to kill him now?

Let’s just go.

Is there any reason why you want me to kill him?

Does an assassin like you need a reason to kill someone?

Of all people, you chose someone I can’t kill.

You won't say yes to this or that. [Queen Jeongsun]

Is all you can do make excuses?

I’m sorry.

Then...

Father, I must have him work for me. [Kim Hangu (Queen Jeongsun's father)]

We can use one enemy to control another.

[Enemy versus enemy: Use one group's power to control another]

It’s not a bad idea to go

join with him momentarily.

You all, couldn't even handle a single man...

You thug, it's your funeral today.

Isn’t it Lord Hong Daejoo?

I’m afraid there's a misunderstanding between us.

I heard you tried to stab me in the back...

How could I stab you in the back?

I only tried to kill Baek Dongsoo.

So did you kill him?

The thing is...

He who fails to kill should die.

You would have known this.

That’s why you stole my soldiers, right?

Why are you doing this?

Please don’t do this.

Don’t kill me.

Considering our old friendship, have pity on me.

Lord Hong!

Please spare me!

So when will the reinforcements arrive?

They’ll reach the capital by 5 o’clock. [Sinsi: From 3 to 5 in the afternoon]

Bring me one of Lord Hong’s arms

tomorrow by 1 o’clock.

How could I dare destroy your late father’s scimitar?

So are you disobeying a royal order?

I’ll be willing to accept

His Highness’s punishment, even if he dismisses me.

Your Excellency, it appears unsafe both inside and outside the palace now.

When the time comes, please use this scimitar.

I don’t understand why he spared that rotten scumbag.

He did the right thing.

I beg your pardon?

Dongsoo is taking after Master Kim Kwangtaek.

I have some boiled meat.

I’ll take some to him!

Won't it be too hard for you to deal with both of us?

Let’s have a match then we will see.

We have real swords. Will you be okay?

Yes, sir.

You only have a trident.

[Dangpachang: Three-forked long-handled spear]

Since you insist, I have no other choice.

You could get hurt.

So be careful.

Don’t worry!

Okay.

Samo, he seems to have surpassed his teacher in martial arts!

We can’t be sure of it! Besides, Kwangtaek is gone.

But when did you learn to use a trident?

I learned it from Master Kim.

He really taught you a lot of things.

Captain!

Why are you so late?

Go, enjoy the food.

Yes.

Baek Dongsoo, the best warrior in Joseon?

So how did it go?

We went around all day trying to find out...

Yes.

We found nothing.

What?

I saw the chariot go into the blacksmith shop.

And the chariot was empty when it came out of the shop.

However, there was nothing inside.

That’s not possible.

Hiding something is my specialty.

Let me handle it.

- My daughter? - Yes!

I forgive you for everything.

Just don't hang around the martial arts competition again, okay?

Yes.

Even if I want to, I can't go anymore.

Captain, we need to spy on Lord Hong Daejoo's residence.

Shouldn't we find out the status of their plan?

That’s right.

We won’t just sit with our hands tied while they plan their attack.

Anyhow, be careful.

Yes, sir.

I’ll be back then.

You'd better not move!

Samo, just a moment!

You, come out too.

There's a pile of dishes to wash.

Since I went around everywhere all day, my legs hurt and I’m exhausted.

Can't I take a day off?

You wench, come out.

Can't I take a day off just for today?

You’re out of out it having run around all day!

Now, with our Japanese warriors, we’ll be more than 100.

What about our gunners?

We hired only the best gunners.

Father, we’re ready.

You only need to give your order.

Did you inform the Black Assassins?

Yes, they’ll arrive anytime soon.

Why are you helping me?

Leave.

Why are you doing this?

Aren’t you going to chase me down and kill me?

If I really wanted to kill you, I would have done so already.

I have no intention to kill you. So please leave.

He's like a rat!

I heard you saw Her Highness.

So what did she tell you?

Bring me one of Lord Hong Daejoo’s arms.

She wanted Baek Dongsoo’s head.

Baek Dongsoo?

Does she want his head?

That’s right.

So what did you say?

I told her I would kill him.

Are you sure you can kill your old friend?

My old friend?

That is also no longer true.

Who is it?

Aren’t you?

Why?

It wasn’t easy for you to come all the way here...

Why don’t you have tea with me?

I guess your old friend is inside.

Did your shoulder heal?

Let me go.

I can’t.

Baek Dongsoo!

Baek Dongsoo, what brings you to my home?

This is a hundred times more fun than the martial arts competition.

I didn’t mean to make a fuss.

Why don’t you just let me leave?

You came to the lion's den on your own, so you'll have to pay for it.

Who is it?

Baek Dongsoo, it doesn't stay quiet for even a day because of you.

Is that why you promised to kill me?

What are you waiting for?

Attack him!

Where are you going so fast?

You clowns!

Give us our pay us before you leave.

Put your swords away.

Hurry up!

Lord Hong Daejoo gave us the order to kill you.

How could he?

You gave me this.

Isn’t it the rattlesnake poison?

That’s right!

I’m sure you know how it tastes too.

Of course, I know. It's really strong.

Don’t do this to me, please.

Who is it?

Run!

Dongsoo is taking after Master Kim Kwangtaek.

What is this commotion?

Wait!

Let me go against him.

Enough! Leave him.

If even you step in just to catch an insect, my pride will be injured.

Let's see if your martial arts can deflect rifles.

Leave him.

What are you doing, Baek Dongsoo?

Do you want to die?

They’re over there!

What are you waiting for?

Chase them!

Stop!

You even lost a mouse that was caught in the trap.

Where do you want to chase it?

The day for the coup approaches.

Go back to your post.

Get ready.

Considering Baek Dongsoo infiltrated my residence,

he has caught wind of our machinations.

It seems he hasn’t found out anything yet,

so we must be all the more careful.

Are you alright?

Yes, sir.

Don’t try to show off by yourself!

You almost gave me a heart attack!

You’re still very healthy though!

He who failed to kill should die.

If I really wanted to kill you, I would have done so already.

I have no intention of killing you. So please leave.

Baek Dongsoo, I did everything in my power to kill you.

How could you look at me like that?

Do you think I’m pitiful?

Just who is saving whose life?

Why are you shaking me like this?

Are you alright?

Yes.

How can you not go a day without getting wounded?

I’m alright.

So don’t worry about me.

Did you visit Lord Hong Daejoo’s residence?

Yes.

It's certain the day of the coup is approaching.

But I haven’t found out anything about their plan or the status.

Really...

We know they’re plotting something, but we don’t know how to stop them.

We must inform His Excellency about this.

Dongsoo, come with me to the palace.

Did you say one of Lord Hong’s arms?

I don’t think she really wanted you to cut his arm off.

I think she wanted me to cut off his henchmen.

That’s right.

I need you to do something for me.

Please go ahead and tell me.

You must prepare this by 1 o’clock tomorrow. [Osi: From 11 at night to 1 in the morning]

Yes, sir.

What’s going on?

You were right.

Japanese warriors who left Dongnae are heading toward the capital.

Keep an eye on them.

And let me know as soon as they set foot in the capital.

Yes, sir!

The time has come.

Is that why you promised to kill me?

Alright, if you really want me to give up on you, the only way is to kill me.

Baek Dongsoo?

Her Highness wants Baek Dongsoo’s head?

I told her I would kill him.

Arrest him as soon as possible.

Yes, sir.

Follow me!

Yes, sir!

What is this?

According to our information,

you were bribed by applicants in the national exam,

and illegally passed them.

What? What did you say?

You clown, don’t you know who I am?

This is the deed to your house and land you received as collateral.

Arrest him and take him to the jail!

Yes, sir!

I don’t know anything about it!

You clowns, I’m innocent!

His Excellency went to the queen’s residence.

Wait here.

Let go of me, you clowns!

My conscience is clear under the heavens!

Isn’t he Lord Hong Daejoo's right-hand man?

Prince Lee San,

His Highness wants you to be his regent.

However, I, your grandmother, fear you’ll get hurt because of the regency.

[Proxy Regent: Crown Prince oversees affairs of state when king is ill, old or incapacitated]

Grandmother, isn’t it something I must go through?

I’ll do my best to take care of state affairs.

Yes, of course, you should do that.

Are you inside?

You may leave.

Yes, Your Highness.

What’s going on?

Lord Hong’s right-hand man was arrested and sent to jail.

Really?

Yes, Your Highness.

And...

What is it?

Lord Hong’s right-hand man is in jail.

If you set this bird free, I’ll save his life.

If you keep it caged, he will lose his head at 1 o’clock.

It’s evident Lord Hong Daejoo is planning a coup.

Isn’t it a groundless rumor?

No, sir.

However, we don’t know when and how they will start,

so it will be difficult to prepare for it.

Your Excellency...

This scimitar...

It’s my father’s scimitar.

What is your name?

My name is Baek Dongsoo.

Baek...Dongsoo?

Did you say Baek Dongsoo?

Do you know me?

Thankfully, you have grown up well.

You’ll become a bright light for this country.

Please save me, Lord!

I’m innocent!

How could you make such a stupid mistake with our coup right before us?

Tell me. Are you really innocent?

The thing is...

I’m not totally innocent.

You little!

My lord...

It's true he was blackmailed.

However, we don’t know who blackmailed him.

Just who did this?

Your Highness, why did you do this?

What do you mean?

Now, Lord Hong, do you really believe

Her Highness has something to do with the arrest of your right-hand man?

Isn’t it true?

No, it isn’t.

Then I've made a grave mistake.

Your Highness, we shouldn’t get

caught up in a small incident like this before our coup.

Please set him free for now and punish him later.

Since he is necessary for our coup.

I see.

Then...

Your Highness,

don’t you think Master Chun is too dangerous for an assassin?

Don’t you think he has to be that good to keep him next to me?

Your Highness!

Ever since your recovery, the palace feels animated!

I’m going to formalize Prince Yi San’s regency tomorrow.

Prince Lee San hasn’t consolidated his position yet,

so rumors keep spreading.

He has already prepared himself, so once registered as the son of Crown Prince Hyojang,

he’ll be able to consolidate his position.

I’ll formalize it through the cabinet meeting, so be aware of it.

Yes, Your Highness.

Thank you, Lord!

I won’t forget your grace for the rest of my life!

We start tomorrow night.

Prepare without any mishaps.

Yes, Lord!

Father, I heard His Highness has recovered from his illness.

Really?

Then Her Highness will be calling for me.

Lord Hong, Her Highness is calling for you.

Your Highness, you will have to pay for playing me the fool.

Do you mean you can't push forward the coup a single day?

No, Your Highness.

We’re not ready yet.

If we start recklessly, the chances our coup will end in failure will be too high.

Nevertheless, there is still a way we can stop the regency.

What is that?

Lord Hong, what did you say?

Lord Kim, that is the only way.

This man!

Father, he’s not wrong.

Why do you want to drink that sort of bad water?

What if you become ill?

It won’t be more than a day.

What if we keep an eye on the Japanese warriors’ activities?

I don’t think it'll be that easy.

Recently, in the marketplace...

Your Highness!

What’s going on?

Your Highness, the symptoms are the same before...

It's an allergic reaction [Jilkyeong: Bellflower]

to bellflower root!

They are Japanese warriors!

Let's scatter here.

Alright. I’ll see you tonight.

Sir Hong, I'll go with you!

Mister!

Kiddo, I’m sorry.

I don’t have anything for you to eat today.

Are you giving this to me?

Where do you live?

Shantytown?

I probably won't see you again, kiddo!

I’ll be on the road to hell with Hong Daejoo today.

Thank you!

The Japanese warriors have arrived.

We can’t turn back or withdraw now.

Master Chun, Lord Hong Daejoo is asking for you.

I think this is the place.

There's a smell of gunpowder.

There isn’t even a trace.

You’re searching in the wrong place, that’s why you can’t find anything.

What are you doing here?

Step aside!

It’s in here.

Here it is.

Don’t worry.

I won't do anything to hurt you anymore.

Baek Dongsoo, everything will start with the comet.

What do you mean?

That’s all I know.

From now on, you should find out the rest.

Can we trust him?

He seems to have changed.

He mentioned a comet.

Lord Hong, stop doing dirty deeds and let’s go to hell together!

There are some obstacles we must remove before we start our coup.

General Seo Yoodae and...

Baek Dongsoo!

Did you inform the police station?

Yes, sir!

I already fabricated evidence, so they’ll believe they are outlaws.

The shantytown in Mokmyeoksan is like those thugs' hometown.

If we incriminate them as bandits,

Baek Dongsoo won’t sit back and watch!

As the worst of public enemies, order them to be killed if they resist!

Yes, sir!

Please go with them and help them wrap things up.

Sahae, call Master Chun.

The shantytown?

Father, all preparations are complete.

Our coup will start [Haesi: From 9 to 11 in the evening]

from the sky at 11 o’clock.

This is the revolution that will rewrite Joseon’s history.

Master Chun, don't forget your job.

Considering all the heads of armed forces have joined them,

they’re not just aiming at Prince Yi San.

Finally, Lord Hong unsheathed his claws.

This is high treason against the throne.

The situation is critical.

Did you say Jinki and Jinjoo went to Mount Bukaksan?

Yes.

Because the coup will start with the comet.

The comet?

Are you there?

You came! Please have a seat.

Yes.

So what’s going on?

The government army went to

the shantytown under the pretense of rounding up bandits.

What did you say?

Bandits in shantytown?

What are they talking about? That doesn’t make any sense.

Chorip, inform His Excellency about this.

And you should come up with an idea.

Yes, sir!

Dongsoo, come with me!

Yes, sir!

They’re all outlaws!

Don’t let even one get away and sweep them all!

What is this?

It's a shame you clowns will die on such a fine night...

However, what you see sprinkled everywhere is gunpowder!

In one shot, you clowns, me, we can all get on the chariot to hell!

It’s gunpowder!

Everyone, get out of here!

See?

It's all empty around here!

The clowns who want to meet the king of the underworld first, move!

Is he out of his mind?

I got it again...

I’m starting to get tired of this...

That was really close.

This sword is just a needle to me...

Torch, torch...

Let’s go to hell together!

Get out of here!

Flames are a beautiful thing!

So pretty!

Woon!

Don’t hate me.

Mister, Mister...

Be quiet!

Stop crying.

Did you boil and eat a crow or something?

Stop now, stop crying.

You came.

Baek Dongsoo, your sword saved everyone.

Because you changed me,

your sword really is

made to save people’s lives. [Hwaringeom: Sword that saves lives]

You’re a hundred, thousand times

better than your teacher.

Thank you for changing me.

Tonight, there will be a dirty rebellion.

Go and stop it!

My dirty life, it's been fun...

You’re really showing off everywhere.

Was it you who did that?

I envy you because you fight for a cause.

But do you know that a cause comes from power?

Power...

If you’re not confident of that power,

you have no right to shout about a cause.

You’re wrong!

Power doesn’t give you a cause.

A cause makes you strong.

I’m curious to see if you can turn this situation around.

Cut the rope!

Tonight, Joseon will change!

Father!

Woon, what are you doing here?

The comets...

Dongsoo!

Let’s start.

I’ll wait for you in the king’s quarters.

Aren’t you supposed to kill Prince Yi San?

Hurry!

Hey, Yeo Woon, stop there!

You came sooner than I thought.

However, I can’t let you pass.

If someone tries to get in your way, kill them.

Yeo Woon, leave!

This is a coup organized by Lord Hong Daejoo.

What? Lord Hong Daejoo?

I’m going to the king’s quarters immediately.

You can’t go anywhere.

Go!

Take the assassins with you and check it out for yourself.

Do you still not know why your men never came back from Prince Yi San’s residence?

Because Baek Dongsoo,

the best swordsman in Joseon, is defending his residence.

Didn’t you say you were a mountain?

But have you crumbled down in front of me?

It’s not finished yet.

What did you say?

Dismantle the Black Assassins and have their supreme master killed!