Welcome, Habha.
Habha!
Father, what are you doing?
Please... Allow me to live out the rest of my life quietly in peace.
Please, demote my official position, and calm your rage.
Please forgive us, Jangdong Kim-Moons,
Daewongun must back down!
How dare you!
Daewongun has a dark and paranoid soul.
His darkness and paranoia with his new found power,
is the most terrifying thing.
Such a powerful person went out to meet Chun-Jung Choi?
Alright, you promised.
You must return to me, I will be waiting.
I'll be right back, wait for me.
Did Daewongun command you to kill me?
You let Chun-Jung live?
Chun-Jung Choi!
These are lost and innocent citizens.
Who has command you to do this!
Bong-Ryun hasn't returned, I have to wait for her.
I am sorry.
You must live, for our country.
Episode 17
A foreign ship!
Russians cross our boarders,
into the Daedonggang riverside without permission,
and begin trading at their own will.
Now you're saying there are unknown foreign ships coming freely!
They appear to be British...
They've said they would leave as soon as their done trading...
How could you be so stupid!
They're giving you trading excuses,
in truth they are figuring out Joseon's current state, and routes!
Summon the great council!
I must speak with the King.
Yes, father.
Lord Daewonwee has commanded all Western priests to leave immediately.
Yes, I understand, my Lord.
Is he a Chinese priest?
The Queen Gantaek, you say?
Yes, I wish to gather everyone's thoughts and opinions.
Please speak freely.
How long do you plan on leaving the Daejojeon empty?
She's right, it's been more than 3 years since
the new king has been crowned.
Since Lord Guktaegong is busy fixing the Gyeongbokgung Palace,
and searching for Catholics, I will take over the responsibility.
Should I ask the Ministry of Culture to put a stop to marriages,
and ask for a list of worthy wives?
You must hurry.
We cannot leave the Queen's seat empty.
If we do not follow traditions,
it is like spitting in the face of our previous 500 years of ancestors.
What should we do?
The Queen Mother is being very persistent,
she must have secret, hidden intentions
It's obvious.
The Queen Mother must certainly have a loyal person to her,
that she has already chosen in secrecy.
I have also been thinking about the Queen Gantaek.
But there are no worthy families.
If I choose from the Poongyang Jo Family,
They will try to become the next tyrant like Kim-Moons...
If so why don't you choose from a poor fatherless family,
or perhaps an orphan, and make her Queen.
Shush, how dare you! Watch your mouth.
Honestly, my words have some merit.
What do you think, Habha?
I need to get some rest.
How gracious for the head of Wallsong-ru Song-Hwa to join our room.
I will like to introduce our newest girls to our most important customers.
We were just about to leave...
Wait, wait, wait...
Wait, don't be impatient. We still have a lot of business to discuss.
Now, come over here.
Here, here.
Welcome.
Lord Byung-Hak Kim and Heungin-gun have come today.
They say Daewongun is having troubles with the Russian.
Alright.
It's getting late.
Do you wish to stay the night?
Not today I have to return home.
Yes, Lord.
You don't need to come out.
Wild ginsengs! Get your wild ginsengs!
Wild ginsengs!
Get your wild ginsengs!
Come here, buy this wild ginseng, huh?
Hey, buy this wild ginseng. Ones that look like this...
See how it looks like a balloon flower? These are the best.
You traitor!
Gu-Chul and I spent a long time in prison,
you didn't visit once and lived a good life?
What are you waiting for, get him off me!
Get off! Hey! You bastard!
Let's go.
You parasite! Hey!
How dare you come here!
I hope you sleep well at night!
Goodness, that bastard!
What are you doing?
Do you work for the Jangdong Kim-Moons?
If so, what're you going to do about it? You little brat!
My name is Pal-Yong. Pal-Yong Yong.
Who standing here can protect the weak?
Brother Yong, let us fix this boat called Joseon,
and save all the citizens aboard this ship.
I, Pal-Yong Yong, will always follow Master.
With everyone gathered here by my side,
I will prepare for a new generation.
How are you doing?
Brother, big brother.
I've got a job for us.
Hey, let's stop, huh?
If it's anything like last time,
won't we be dragged off to the Qing slave ships?
Nobody will work with us as long as Daewongun hates us.
No, I've got something real this time.
Vice minister Seo's housekeeper asked for help with odd jobs.
Really?
Is this the right place?
What could the vice minister need help with at a place like this?
This is strange... I'm sure they asked us to come here.
I've got a bad feeling about this.
I fee like they're going to kill us.
Let's leave, go. No way.
Big brother, big brother, look...
Who are you?
Aren't you Man-Seok Choi?
Call me big brother Man-Seok, you fool!
What are you waiting for? Follow me, now.
Hurry up!
Is he real or a ghost?
I don't know...
Hey, I said follow me!
Yes, yes, sir...
Let's go.
Be careful.
What is this place?
This is where the Western priests lived in secrecy.
Priest Bernoulli and the other priests were all taken away right?
Yes, they were.
Before Priest Bernoulli left, he opened this place for me.
Big brother!
How could this be! What is that!
A second ghost!
You look like the Chun-Jung Choi who died years ago.
I know you all had a hard time.
It's him.
It's really our Master.
You were alive!
Master!
Where were you?
Do you know how hard it was in the prisons?
Thank you for staying alive.
The Ministry of Culture has sent a final list of candidates.
I've already seen it. Look for yourselves.
Woo-Keun Kim, district minister Myeon-Ho Jo,
Sang-Jo Seo, Yongkang district minister, Cho-Hwan Yoo .
Is this everyone?
Yes, it is.
It's not bad.
But are they good?
No, not bad does not mean good.
I wonder how each of these candidates, seem to be families
that the Queen Mother has personal ties with.
This is a huge decision. Do suspect foul play.
Out of them, Myeon-Ho Jo, is known to be selfless and kind.
I personally favor her.
Sure, out of the Poongyang Jo's she could be reputable.
If you disagree, why don't you bring somebody.
Then we should choose between these candidates.
The Yeonggilly(Britain)?
You left for the West?
The Chinese trade boat I got onto,
turned out to be headed to Britain.
When I arrived, the place was full of Westerners.
Thanks to the letter written by Priest Bernoulli,
The Beopguk(French) priests helped me.
I understand we are all people too but,
there were so many strange and interesting things.
Strange and interesting like what?
For example...
A large steel box, racing across a long steel path,
with hundreds of people riding on it.
The people called it a 'train'.
Train?
My Lord contacted me through Qing trading ships,
multiple times.
But I didn't want Lord Daewonwee to find out...
Which is why I acted like I cut ties with everyone.
If that's the case you should have told us!
I was dying off sorrows thinking you betrayed us!
You're so mean.
I apologize.
But...
Where is auntie and the Red Monk? Where are they?
Lord Daewonwee blocked off all of the residence.
My sister left to the South. She barely gets by with a small shop.
Big Brother Jin-Sang continues working as fortune teller.
Auntie and the Red Monk finally got married.
That's wonderful.
But why aren't you asking about the princess?
I've already heard from Man-Seok.
She's in Daewongun's captivity.
And...
She does not remember me...
These belong to all of the candidates to be Queen.
Take a look.
My head aches.
Please turn out these scents.
Why don't you have a look at these first!
The father of this child,
bribed the Queen Mother with a Western jewel.
The Queen Mother...
Is very satisfied with them.
This girl's uncle and older brother,
have signed a letter of loyalty to the Queen Mother.
What is wrong my Princess?
My Princess!
My Princess what is wrong?
Did you not hear the cries of a baby just now?
We must go, my Princess!
Let go of me! I said my head aches!
Let us stop for today.
Escort the princess.
I have to leave now.
Let us go in, my Princess.
I have returned.
I promise.
I will get you back.
I will bring you back to my side.
I'm so scared... I'm terrified...
This merchant couple received silks from you, Lady Gaekju,
and sold it for more than 50 times it's worth.
These are their crimes.
What? 50 times over?
Have I ever seen such thieves!
I, Deok-Yoon Lee, do not allow anyone working for me to break the moral code!
Who has allowed you two to do such things!
Lady Gaekju, we were just...
I just wanted to ask for 10 times just once but,
my stupid husband suddenly asked for 50 times...
I am so sorry.
What? You rockfish looking wife! How dare you blame your husband?
- Rockfish? - Rockfish!
How do I look like a rockfish!
Husband? You don't deserve to be called husband!
- I'm lonely every night! - You stupid rockfish!
Silence!
Destroy their wooden shop titles and destroy their store!
Why would you destroy are store!
What are you waiting for! Take them!
Not the store destroy instead...
Not my store, destroy...
Lady Gaekju!
Lady Gaekju! I am so sorry. Please give me a chance.
Somebody please help me!
Handsome man! Please help me!
Goodness, somebody help me!
Please, please. Give me another chance!
I am glad to see you are alright...
Why did you return to this dangerous Daewongun's world?
Are you going to kill him?
If Bong-Ryun was dead...
I certainly would have killed Daewongun.
But thank goodness she is alive.
Although she is not like before...
I've heard a marriage restriction has been ordered for the Queen Gantaek.
Including the Kim-Moon's, Poongyang Jo Family,
every noteworthy family will be sending girls.
You, you're planning to intervene with the Queen Gantaek.
Yes, in order to confuse Daewongun,
and to find out about the palace's inner politics,
I must have someone seeded deep in the palace.
As you have requested this is your new personal identification.
Master!
You've grown into a woman now.
Master, you haven't changed.
Are you not part of the Gantaek?
Gantaek?
Our family is too poor to be part of such things.
If you want, you can do it.
You were born with the destiny to be the Queen.
Pardon me?
If you say so, I'm sure you're right but...
I don't know...
I can't even imagine becoming the Queen.
If you become the Queen, you can help me and Joseon.
Will you try?
Me?
I am in your debt, of course I would
do anything to help you.
But for me to be Queen...
It's alright, you don't have to feel the pressures of becoming the Queen.
Just be part of the Gantaek process and penetrate the palace,
tell me everything that happens.
If you don't want to, you don't have to.
But, after seeing your destiny,
I can see why Bong-Ryun had such high hopes for you.
Bong-Ryun has never been wrong.
Only I was wrong...
Let's try.
I will do anything to help you Master.
I just don't believe I can become the Queen.
I just want to help you Master.
Thank you.
Now your destiny begins.
Go to Ganghwa and meet with Byung-Woon Kim.
Sorry?
Byung-Woon Kim had sent me a letter.
He is slowly preparing to come back to the capital.
Go find out what Byung-Woon Kim is thinking.
Are you planning on bringing him back?
Perhaps...
There is no other more perfect to fight against Daewongun,
than Byung-Woon Kim.
Don't you agree?
Yes, Queen Mother. I agree with you.
Prepare yourself and leave.
Yes, Ma'am.
You've grown so much.
Yes.
It's time to find her a husband.
Alright.
Before the king was crowned, you used to be close with him?
Why do you not answer me?
By generational standards you are older than the king.
You were like an older sister to him.
Ja-Young, what are you doing! He's asking you questions!
What's wrong? Do you not wish to answer?
How dare a young woman like myself,
speak freely of the king's past? I must watch my mouth.
I've learned to keep my mouth shut,
to see but turn a blind eye, and to understand but keep it to myself.
I've learned to live in quiet peace.
She was brought up without a father,
please excuse her lack of respect while speaking with you.
Please forgive me for not answering
your questions properly.
Alright, it's alright.
Daewongun...
He loves and hates people,
who can look right through him.
Do you understand?
Understand but hide, listen but don't react.
But never look oblivious… Am I right?
Perfect!
I've put together a small gift, Habha.
Our people are sweating and bleeding to fix the Gyeongbokgung.
Am I to receive such an offering?
Pardon me?
Then I will donate this to the Gyeongbokgung and their efforts.
Whatever you desire.
While the Queen Gantaek is going on,
you should not be bringing me anything that may look like a bribe.
Yes, yes! Habha!
Lord warrior!
How have you been, my Lord?
You're a candidate for the Queen's Gantaek. What can I do for you?
Since I am part of the Gantaek,
I can come see you like this! Great right?
The Queen Mother's assistant, sanggung Min, is waiting for me,
I must go now.
Meet me here between 7 p.m.
You'll understand when we meet again.
My Princess… How are you feeling?
Yes.
She still doesn't remember anything from 3 years ago?
Where is Lady Ja-Young from the Min Family?
Big brother!
Goodness, it's been a long time.
It's been a long time, warrior.
Oh, this?
Somebody told me this is popular in the West.
You've been well?
Yes, let us go in.
Sure.
I think my hair looks amazing.
It's been a long time.
I'm glad to see you again.
You're still very blunt.
You guys crying yet?
Already?
Yes, they're crying.
Stop with the jokes,
Chi-Seong, have you been taking good care of the princess?
Yes, the Princess is safe.
Thank you.
You've protected my woman instead of me.
I sincerely thank you.
Isn't this your family tree?
What do you want me to do with this?
Until I pay you back for the 1,000 coins.
Take this as collateral.
Goodness, what can I do with this?
Take this back home and use it as toilet paper.
If you cannot pay up,
You will have to vacate your wooden house.
Where do you expect us to live if you take our house?
That's your problem.
That house isn't even worth 1,000 coins anyways.
- Right ? - You're right.
I'll send people to your house tonight,
you should prepare to leave.
No, wait, wait. Listen to me.
Our guest is about to leave, send him off in peace!
Wait, please just listen, just give me a chance!
Wait!
1,000 coins,
I'll pay on his behalf.
Who might this be! Aren't you Nobleman Ha!
How dare you speak to a prestigious family person for merely 1,000 coins?
Apologize to him now!
Goodness, yes, yes.
My apologies, Nobleman.
Be careful in the future.
Thank you, I will repay my debt to you.
Can I ask for you name?
I am Jun-Ho Ha.
Jun-Ho Ha?
You are Cheongju district's richest Ha Family's son.
Yes, it is an honor to meet two noblemen,
from such prestigious families.
I will never forget your help with the 1,000 coins.
What brings you, Nobleman Jun-Ho Ha, her ego Hanyang?
Are you seeking an official government title?
Have you ever heard of Sam-Seong Jang the Thief?
Sam-Seong Jang?
The righteous Sam-Seong Jang whom only targets Daewongun's people?
What is going on!
Gold worth more than thousands of coins all gone!
We were robbed!
My Lord, have a look at this.
I will take all of your riches,
and share it with our people, let that sink in.
I will kill Daewongun and all of his followers,
and free our people.
The righteous Sam-Seong Jang?
How dare he!
What are you waiting for!
Find him!
The master thief Sam-Seong Jang,
declared to kill the Lod Daewonwee and his followers!
The master thief Sam-Seong Jang steals from the rich,
and hands it out to the people!
- Is that true? - Of course it is!
The master thief Sam-Seong Jang,
declared to kill Daewonwee and his followers!
How dare a lowly thief claim to have
such righteous morals, and speak father's name in vein!
That is the reason I've come to Hanyang.
I am outraged at the villainous Jang, I am devoted to catch him.
You, yourself, Nobleman Ha?
Yes, the great Daewongun has given us peace,
I will not let that fall apart.
No matter what, I will catch Sam-Seong Jang for you.
Now, let us have a drink.
Here.
About the people taken to fix the Gyeongbokgung.
The poor families are almost in ruin trying to pay up,
and families with strong men, loose their working men.
Does this make any sense?
Lord Daewonwee is passing through!
Move aside! Lord Daewonwee is passing through!
Move aside!
What do you want?
Daewongun, stop forcing the Gyeongbokgung tax!
Can't you see our people are suffering!
They're killing him!
Look at them! Stop!
Goodness, they're killing him.
Stop!
Let's go.
Stop!
What's wrong, Habha?
Never mind.
Let's go.
Lord Daewonwee is passing through! Move aside!
Daewongun.
It's your turn to suffer...
Your destiny is like a roaring flame.
But you must hide your light.
You must look like an innocent and naive young woman.
That is the only way you can trick the beast Heungseon-gun.
Nobleman Woo-Keun Kim's daughter, answer me.
What have you been reading?
I've read the Seven Chinese Classics, the Four Books, and the Three Classics.
These days I read about household orders and the Analects of Confucius.
Office administrator Chi-Rok Min's daughter what have you read?
I've just finished basic noble woman manners,
and I've been reading classic novels.
My apologies.
Ja-Young Min,
This child looks…
naive and innocent to you?
If that's true someone is behind her.
Somebody trying to trick the tiger-like Heungseon-gun!
Who is it?
Can you see with the princess' powers?
He will reveal himself soon.
Daewongun's greatest fear he is coming...
He is coming here.
You're saying that Ja-Young Min's destiny shows,
she is a simple and loyal person.
Who obeys every command, like a good wife?
Then why does the princess say other wise?
The princess has taken a lot of Mihonsan.
Her spiritual powers have been hindered.
The princess cannot use her abilities properly anymore.
Is this what you mean?
I can have this birth date sent to the Gwansangam and ask.
But they will all agree with my readings.
Alright.
Why are there two birth dates?
One is real,
and the other, I've made for her.
How great can her destiny be for Master to be so intrigued?
Ja-Young's real destiny...
Is like a single flame burning on the frozen winter ocean.
She will defeat Daewongun,
and people will follow, this child.
A single flame burning on the frozen winter ocean?
How could... that little lady Ja-Young, defeat Daewongun?
Wait and see.
I will use this child Ja-Young Min,
and shake up Daewongun.
Daewongun's greatest fear... he is coming...
Chun!
Go to Baeogae.
And find out about Chun-Jung Choi.
Pardon me? What's wrong?
I have a strange feeling.
As if a snake is hiding and waiting for me.
Find information on Chun-Jung Choi,
and his former colleagues.
Yes, sir!
Is this true...?
Our Ja-Young has been chosen as the Queen?
Yes, first we must escort her to the palace.
You've become the Queen! Ja-Young!
She is the Queen now, you may not call her that.
What?
Mother, this is our Queen!
Our Queen!
I show you my respects!
Please get on the litter, my Queen.
I am...
I am truly a Queen.
The Queen!
Just to survive,
I've had to run away my whole life.
If I don't like that...
I must destroy and rebuild this world.
Daewongun's greatest fear...
He is coming here!
Summon the soldiers!
We will catch Chun-Jung Choi!
Move the princess to the Unhyeongung!
Yes, sir!
Catch Chun-Jung Choi!
Whomever gets him, will be handsomely rewarded!
Yes, sir!
Who are you?
I have some business...
With the lady inside.
Show me your face.
How dare you request to see her face!
What are you waiting for?
Yes, ma'am!
Stop!
My princess!
If you see my face,
you will not be able to leave her alive.
Do you still... Wish to see?
You cannot, my princess!
Move aside.
My princess!
Perhaps this is destiny?
Like the fireflies glow in the night sky,
I will always protect you by your side.
You promised.
You must return to me, I will be waiting.
You are...
the woman...
I have been looking for.
I will help you recollect me.
From now on I will never...
Lose you nor
let you leave me again.
What have you done to Bong-Ryun?
I cannot answer.
Let them leave.
I am sorry.
Do you drink now?
3 years ago, ever since coming here I've drank a little.
How have you been?
How's your arm?
I cannot handle weapons anymore.
You are the interrogator,
you don't really need to use weapons anymore.
Let's drink.
Do you remember?
15 years ago, right here.
You accused an innocent shaman right?
The princess' birth mother Ban-Dal.
You're right, I did that.
I am not blaming you.
Thanks to you I was able to acquire
the princess' incredible powers.
Do you want her back?
Do you wish to control the royal council again?
Perhaps...
You answer me first.
Do you belong to Daewongun or the Queen Mother?
You will not answer?
I guess it doesn't even matter at this point.
Sometimes I wonder...
I've almost been like a host for you to grow in.
10 years ago, you sacrificed Chun-Jung Choi,
and used me to get off this island.
You became part of the biggest stage, the royal government.
Now you've found a new host the Queen Mother, to bring you back.
So, what are you plans?
Do you wish to kill me like you would a bug?
Parasites must certainly be killed.
Cut him!
What are you doing, my Lord?
I've shared the same thoughts with the great Byung-Woon Kim.
It has been an honor.
You bastard! After killing me,
do you think you'll be able to leave this place alive?
Have you forgotten that my father is the richest man in Ganghwa?
And I know the lands here. It was my home.
None of the soldiers here will dare to come after me.
Thank you for the past 10 years.
Goodbye.
You still like to watch the birds flying,
just like back then.
Back then?
Do you...
know me?
It's more than I just know you.
Everything you see here, is the result of trying to redeem you.
You are...
the love of my life.
Your Love?
You do not remember me because of memory blocking poison.
It is the cause of your pain, too.
We must cure it.
Or else you will lose your sight.
You... How will I know if you are
trying to cure me from this poison
or to harm me with another?
Lord Daewongun, you have tried to control destiny.
Now, you shall experience the new destiny I've created.
You and I,
will gamble this country's life...
For one last fight!
The Queen used to pick out books for me to read..