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I'll leave for a while so you don't have to feel pressured.

I think she likes you.

Welcome to Anju.

I'm a local governor, Kim Suk-han.

We just sit and watch...

...while they fight and kill among themselves.

When...?

Find Seung-po and Min-seo.

- I have an urgent mission for them. - Yes.

Where's General Yong Gol-dae?

- Who's the dead body? - General!

It's the apprentice guard, Park Dal-hyang.

He's dead.

...will be executed immediately!

Since you insist on teaching me...

...thank you.

To be honest...

...it's a once-in-a-lifetime chance to learn from you.

It's too good to miss.

We're starting right away?

I haven't warm up yet...

What's wrong with you?

Are you drunk?

Call someone in.

I think he's drunk.

He attacked me all of sudden.

What are you?

Why did you attack me?

Tell me.

Now!

They told me to check...

...if Yong Gol-dae had killed you yet.

What?

You have to be dead for things...

Did Moo-sun enter this room?

Yes, sir.

It's locked.

He's dead.

How about the head?

The head is missing.

Maybe he threw it out.

It's late.

Someone will be here soon.

- Sit him in the chair. - Yes, sir.

Why are you here?

The General ordered us to stay out...

Why isn't he coming?

Everyone is waiting.

General.

I'm coming in, sir.

General!

It's not here.

Where did he go? The guy who went ahead?

Was that really Park Dal-hyang?

May be, is it Moo-sun's body?

No way.

Then where's Park Dal-hyang?

Park Dal-hyang's head must be around here!

- Find it! - Let's go for now.

- Yes, sir! - Yes, sir!

Master! Master!

Sir!

Get everyone out! Everyone!

- Yes, sir! - No!

Sir!

Move! I need to check!

We're his friends.

I said everyone!

Check their identities first! Get them out!

Sir!

Sir!

What in the world...

Where is he?

He's waiting over there.

The Prince arrived today.

He only said he's Park Dal-hyang's friend...

...and didn't reveal who he was.

He asked to meet who's in charge.

I was the only one to recognize him and report you.

He must be very anxious...

...to come himself.

Bring it in a box.

I'm sorry, sir?

What do you mean?

Yes, sir.

Oh!

What brought you all the way here, Your Highness?

Don't call me by that.

No one should know I'm here.

Yes, I understand.

I need to hear about this non-sense myself.

What do you mean, sir?

This is a clear-cut murder case.

Maybe these guys put it differently.

Are you both still upset?

Did you make His Highness come all the way here?

You're too late, sir.

I understand their sorrow of losing a friend.

But the murderer, Yong Gol-dae, is gone.

They can't take revenge.

There's nothing you can do about it.

I'm sure you've heard about Yong Gol-dae.

What is this?

Some unidentified men came out of no where...

...and ran away with him.

How lucky for him.

He's still alive

after commiting murder and adultery.

Where is he now?

How would I know that?

Do you want to fight me till the end?

Your Highness.

Why are you saying that?

I haven't done anything.

I just investigated at the murder scene...

...and advised the authorities how to handle it.

That's it.

- It's here. - Yeah.

Oh, right.

I was going to ask for you,

Heo Seung-po.

I have something for you.

What is this?

I'm sure you're looking for this desperately.

We finally found his head.

We just found it today.

I just got reported.

Where did you say you found this?

It was under the floor of the General's room.

I'm sure Yong Gol-dae was too drunk...

...to remember hiding the head there.

These two men had high hopes...

...that Park Dal-hyang was still alive...

...because the head was missing.

I believe you're here for the same reason.

You need to accept it now.

Park Dal-hyang's dead for sure.

It's hard to identify since it's decomposed.

But it was found at the scene.

Whose head would it be other than Park Dal-hyang's?

Since we've checked...

...please take care of it on your end.

What a pity...

In vain, your person...

...died by someone you trusted.

I'm so sorry to hear that.

So they say, the hardest thing to do

in the world is...

...to lead your people...

Sir!

Calm down!

Let me go!

Let go!

Stop!

What are you doing?

Sir!

What are you doing? Stop them!

Yes, sir!

Are you okay, sir?

Arrest them immediately!

Yes, sir!

Now they're really in trouble.

What kind of people would do this?

Commander-in-Chief!

Minister!

Without a clear reason...

...why would His Highness send you here?

Is he trying to abandon you...

...because you're still childless?

Mother.

You're worrying too much.

But something is wrong.

He sent you here.

And he's still at the spring alone for so long.

Did he, perhaps, take another woman to the spring?

It's not like that, Mother.

Your Highness.

Come in.

I'm not sure if I should tell you...

...but someone asked to see you.

Who is it?

She said you'd know Mi-ryung.

Have you been well, Your Highness?

Who is she?

Mother, can you give us some privacy?

That day...

...I thought you said you'd leave forever.

Why are you here again?

I have something to tell you.

What is it?

I'm coming from Anju just now.

It's Park Dal-hyang's identification piece.

Park Dal-hyang died in Anju.

Is it bad news?

I thought I heard someone died.

I made Eunuch Kim promise.

But now that's all useless.

I heard that...

...the hairpin was in Yong Gol-dae's room.

I need to report what I've heard.

But it's all been fabricated.

What will you do...

...if something happens to the Crown Princess...

...over a lie?

I'm carrying out the king's order.

Unless there's evidence that...

...it's fabricated I can't help you.

Will you believe me if you see Park Dal-hyang alive?

If he's alive, will you keep quiet?

If he's alive...

But didn't he die?

I heard you buried his body already.

If he's alive...

...give us the hairpin and forget about this.

Promise me.

Why are still making trouble?

He's already dead!

Didn't you identify the head?

What more evidence do you need?

Who's the new guy?

He won't tell us his name.

What?

Bring him out and interrogate him.

I can no longer overlook this kind of outrageous behavior.

I will investigate and write a report to the king.

Let him be.

You don't need to interrogate him.

He's a child of someone I know.

Who is he?

I'll tell you later.

I guess he lost his mind for a second...

...after losing his friend.

I'm fine.

I understand him.

But how can they be so rude?

How dare they act like that?

Right?

Let me talk to them.

Give us a moment.

Yes, sir.

Have you calmed down now, Your Highness?

They think you're at the hot spring.

What if they find out from a report

that you were here making trouble?

I won't tell them who you are.

I'm glad that no one knows

your face in this countryside.

It wouldn't be like this...

...if you had just cooperated

with me earlier.

But I still want to build

the future with you.

I haven't changed my mind.

Why don't you...

...work with me now?

Right.

As you guessed...

...I'm protecting Yong Gol-dae.

I haven't handed him to Later Jin yet.

If you work with me...

...I'll let him cross the border safely.

Also,

I'll make sure the Crown Princess isn't...

...sentenced to death after she's dethroned.

I promise.

Park Dal-hyang is enough of a sacrifice.

How many more do you have to lose...

...before you give up and work with me?

I'll release you.

So think over it for a day.

You'll like the conditions.

I sincerely hope you...

...accept my offer this time.

What happened last time in Hanyang was...

...very disappointing.

I hold grudges for long time.

I know the Prince went to Anju.

But it's too late.

Park Dal-hyang is dead.

And the hairpin is with Eunuch Kim.

So you won't have the hairpin...

...to show the king at the birthday party.

You'll be...

...dethroned.

What's your reason

for visiting me now

and telling me all this?

There must be a reason.

Once you're dethroned...

...they say...

...I'll be the next Crown Princess.

I really was going to leave.

I wished you happiness as well.

But, by those words...

Yes.

I got tempted by those words...

I thought it was impossible.

I even hung myself...

...dare dreaming of being his wife.

But they say it is possible.

They say I can dream.

So...

...I'm sorry for you.

But I've decided to dream again.

I'm here to give you a heads up in case you wait till the party,

and step down disgracefully.

The hairpin won't be here.

So I'm here to help you...

...find another way.

Another way?

Are you...

suggesting me now...

...to kill myself?

I only said...

"another way."

Master...

I heard Heo Seung-po wrote that someone died.

Who was it?

The Prince won't tell me.

It's someone you don't know.

Is it perhaps...

...Park Dal-hyang?

How did you know?

He was killed for no good reason.

And the General was also arrested.

But it's not over yet.

We also need to come up with a plan just in case.

I will order the best hairpin maker in Hanyang to make the same one.

So if you'll tell me what it looked like...

It's no use.

We can't fool the king like that.

I...

I just want you to be happy.

I really mean it.

Do you think...

...the Prince will accept you as his wife?

He'll have to...

...sign the agreement letter...

...to accept me as his wife.

That's only way to save Yong Gol-dae.

He'll be mad at first.

But he won't...

...push me away at the end.

Our relationship can't be ended just for that.

I know that

for certain.

I'm your person too.

You won't let me stay in jail.

I'm a stubborn person.

I won't change my mind easily.

So...

...please prove me...

...that I was right and shouldn't regret it.

Min-seo.

Get Pan-soe.

Why do you...

To surrender.

Your Highness.

He told me to prove myself, why he chose to be my person.

I didn't even get a chance to show him.

I'm not fit to be king,

since I can't even project my person.

I need to see Kim Ja-jeom tomorrow.

What about the Crown Princess?

At least we can keep her alive.

Your Highness.

Are you awake?

It's me.

Your Highness...

What is this?

Where is she?

Your Highness!

What is that...

...in the room?

What are you thinking of, Your Highness?

You can't do this.

You need to be strong...

I'm returning to the palace.

Get ready to leave.

They're already here.

I'm sorry I'm late.

Please sit.

I couldn't be happier that you...

...will work with me.

This is what I've longed for.

The future of Joseon is very bright now.

What do you want?

There will be no harm to you, Your Highness.

I even have a gift for you.

As a meaning of us sharing a future together,

you'll take whomever I chose

...as your next wife...

...for the next Princess.

Family ties are the strongest relationship.

She's my niece.

She's beautiful, smart, and just wholesome.

I'd be very supportive if you would accept her.

You can just sign it, Your Highness.

Is this woman perhaps...

...Hyang-sun?

Right.

You're very smart, Your Highness.

I guess you've wanted this all along.

I took in this girl dying of a broken heart.

Coming across such sad stories,

I felt so sorry for her that...

Let's go.

Stop.

That woman...

She's the woman from yesterday.

Tell her to come close.

She'd like to see you.

I see you had no trouble overnight.

I'm still alive, unlike you wished.

It's not my wish to see you dead.

But you've missed your chance to keep your honor.

No,

you're mistaken.

Park Dal-hyang won't die that easily.

You can't fool me with his identification piece.

And for His Highness...

...may not be in love with me...

...he's not the type to...

...kick me out and accept a murderer as his wife.

I trust him.

We'll see...

...who is right.

Even if I die...

...I'll die in the palace...

...as the Crown Princess with honor.

You don't have a right

to dare deciding the end of my life.

Let's go.

Go.

She's already in Hanyang waiting for you.

You can go meet her after you sign this.

There's no time, Your Highness.

If you think of Yong Gol-dae and...

...the Crown Princess, this is the easiest way.

The three musketeers?

What?

Where are you going?

The three musketeers?

You jerk.

I'm sorry!

She doesn't understand...

What are you doing?

Did she say the three musketeers?

Three mustket... what?

Get out!

I know it's been brief, but shouldn't we exchange names?

I'm Park Dal-hyang from Gangwon-do.

What are your names?

The Three Musketeers.

What?

Us three are called, "The Three Musketeers".

Why are we the three musketeers?

I don't know.

I just spat it out.

I have no idea why.

I like the three musketeers!

I love that name.

Where are they going...

I think something is wrong.

Where's Park Dal-hyang's head?

We're searching for it.

It should be somewhere.

If he's alive...

...everything will get pointless.

Not to mention Yong Gol-dae,

dethroning the Crown Princess won't be easy.

Bring the head of Park Dal-hyang.

Without his head,

the Crown Prince won't change his mind and surrender.

In order to finish this...

...we need his head.

I think it's Moo-sun's body.

Shouldn't we report to the Commander-in-Chief?

We've come this far.

He'd be mad if we tell him it wasn't Park Dal-hyang.

But...

...there's a place we didn't search.

This way!

What's in here?

Here! Right here!

- Let's... - Okay.

Who should we report to?

We must report this to the local government office.

Let's go.

No.

Please not to the local government office.

They'll kill me if found out.

Please.

Please hide me.

Are you okay?

Where am I?

It's a hidden room of my business partner.

There are people looking for you for days.

What happened?

I heard the General killed you, but you're alive.

The envoy team is already gone, so I couldn't tell them.

And you asked me not to tell the authorities.

Is there any other contact?

We need to cross the border soon.

I have no other person to take care of you.

There's no one I can trust here.

Hanyang.

I must let people in Hanyang know I'm alive.

Everyone is in danger because of me.

It'll take too long to get words to Hanyang.

Oh, right.

A guy who works for me went to your grave...

...and brought this.

Who would...

He said some guys came and put it there.

He said three men were there crying.

He didn't let them know you're alive since they are Joseon people.

The three musketeers.

What's that?

The three musketeers?

They're here.

They're right here.

Please find them.

They're the only people who'd help me.

Where are they now?

I'm not sure, but they must be somewhere.

I'm sure they're looking for me.

Please find the three musketeers.

It's dangerous to say my name.

- Do you know "Three musketeers"? - Someone'll definitely know

what "The Three Musketeers" mean.

What's that?

Three musketeers?

Three musketeers?

Three musketeers?

What?

You don't know?

Three musketeers?

What?

Where are you going?

Three musketeers?

You jerk.

I'm sorry!

She doesn't understand...

What are you doing?

Did she say three musketeers?

Three musket... what?

Get out!

There!

What did you say?

What did you just say in the room.

Three musketeers?

Three musketeers...

We're the three musketeers.

Who's looking for us?

Three musketeers!

Why all of sudden?

Let's say this never happened.

This negotiation is over.

Your Highness.

I won't wait ever again.

Yong Gol-dae's head will be...

You better keep your head first.

I won't stay quiet this time.

You're going to kill Yong Gol-dae?

And change my wife as you wish?

Do as you wish.

But you better keep out...

...unless you want to be ripped apart.

What did he just say?

Ripped apart?

Do you know three musketeers?

Excuse me.

Do you know three musketeers?

It's him.

- What? - Bring everyone.

I found him.

May I come in?

Did you find them?

So the rat was hiding in here.

I told you!

I said he'd be alive.

I read faces and he has a long life.

Why show up so late?

I'm sorry, it just happened.

I'll protect you, so run as fast as you can.

A horse is ready.

Go straight to Hanyang.

By myself?

We need to prove you're alive...

...to save the Crown Princess.

For today...

...your life is more important...

...so I'll protect you this time.

You should be honored.

Don't make stops till you get to Hanyang.

We don't have time.

Wait.

Wait.

Wait.

Wait.

Let me say bye before you leave.

I was too sad you died without saying goodbye.

Be careful, everyone.

Go now.

Please stay safe.

Master!

Master!

Master! You're alive!

Master!

Get on the horse!

Okay, I'll see you later.

Sir!

She said you have to keep your promise.

What?

Did you promise to marry her if she saved you?

She said you must keep that promise!

When did I?

Lower your swords down.

This man is the Crown Prince.

What?

Who?

They said he's the Crown Prince.

What?

What is this?

I told you, this place is weird.

These country men have never seen the Crown Prince before.

This is why I'm sick of the countryside.

- Your Highness. - Is the Crown Prince here yet?

No, Your Highness.

Everyone is waiting for you at the birthday party.

I told them you're getting ready.

What should we do?

I should just go.

How come the Crown Princess isn't here yet?

I'll go check, Your Highness.

Maybe she can't come.

Might be too afraid of people judging.

Did you hear that too?

About the barbarian general.

They said it's not just a rumor but a fact.

I heard the Crown Prince and she live separately.

They haven't been together about a month.

Let's see if she has the hairpin or not.

Hairpin?

We may have

an interesting thing to watch today.

Just put in anything.

Has the princess' birthday party started?

Yes, Your Majesty. They've just started it.

I'll join the party.

You don't usually attend the Ladies Court, Your Majesty.

I'm going this time.

Is there a problem?

Sir, you're here now?

Where's the king?

He just left for the party.

I have something to show him beforehand.

Sir!

There's someone who needs to see you now.

Who?

The His Majesty is here!

Sit everyone...

...I just passed by and wanted to see how your party was going.

The Crown Princess is not here yet.

Her place is right around the corner!

That's right.

I think...

His Majesty is here too.

What should we do, Your Highness?

Wear this and go in, Your Highness.

You were alive...

Of course, Your Highness.

I don't die that easily.

I'll live long and protect you.

Don't worry.

Thank you...

...for being alive.

That's...

It's the Queen's hairpin.

Right.

I almost made a mistake.

I almost became an awful father-in-law.

How...

...are you alive?

I heard you were dead.

My hometown Gangwon-do is famous for...

...longevity.

I won't die this early.

Now keep your promise.

Give me the letter for the king.

By the way...

...where's the Crown Prince?

You guys, where have you come from? What are you doing here?

Why are you here... ...making so much trouble.

Who are you by the way?

Who?

Yes! Who are you?

I'm the Crown Prince of Joseon.

What?

If you're the Crown Prince of Joseon,

I'm the Prime Minister of Joseon.

I told you this area is real countryside.

They won't understand us.

Come on answer me!

What are you?

The three musketeers.

What?

They just call us the three musketeers.

This is ridiculous.

If you want to keep your life and position...

...listen to me carefully.

This is ridiculous!

I'm very suspicious of the Commander-in-Chief's intention.

Park Dal-hyang is alive?

Why just tell me now?

We deeply apologize.

Park Dal-hyang will be the 6th Primary royal guard.

I assign him myself as the king.

You better treat us to a good meal.

I don't know.

Why I'm feeling this way.

Don't ask me why I'm like this...

...since I don't know the answer.