Previously
Please stop!
Young Lord Chun-Jung is different.
It's as if he shines.
You do remember what I told you?!
You cannot let others know.
You can never reveal your abilities to others!
You are the one who perishes!
So, you are the one with the real gift, not your mother?
Bong-Ryun!
Mother!
It has already been 5 years since?
Could you possibly still remember me?
I've waited 5 years, upon the hill with the ribbon tied to the tree.
Bong-Ryun!
How dare you put your hands on her!
The fireflies came to greet you as well.
It really must be you, my Bong-Ryun.
My King! My King!
Do you think you can find the next Young Lord of Ganghwa?
Are you looking for someone with the potential to be King?
1,000,000 coins.
It is our family's fortune that Kyung Choi seized
and hid in the ship.
Our family's future depends on your mission in Ganghwa.
I witnessed Kyung Choi and his men move gun powder onto the ship.
Bong-Ryun!
Master, you said my destiny.
Wherever the path ends... I will create my own path.
I will wait patiently, and never forget...
I will avenge my father's death.
Are you infatuated with my face?
You have a wonderful face.
But your future is merely of a pleasure seeking nobody.
Are you telling my future or mocking me!
There is nothing to be angry about,
because I am not telling your future.
Lord Chun-Jung!
It really is you, Lord Chun-Jung
I don't want to know why you betrayed me.
Finding the truth will not bring my father back
I plan on passing the crown to a relative
Go and find a relative of good morals and wisdom.
This is the Lee Family's Joseon Dynasty.
Do not ever forget that!
Now, you do not have to worry about a successor.
Ha-Jeon here is a fine young man...
Who will proudly lead the country as the new king?
What do you think?
Will you join me in the big leagues
and fortune tell for more nobles?
Our nursery for orphans has been threatened.
They say they will destroy it.
Please help.
No matter how much you want greatness.
It isn't possible if the world doesn't call for you.
And no matter how much you deny it.
If the world does call upon you must go out and give your life.
That is called...
destiny.
Episode 6
What is the meaning of this?
I was ordered to keep you inside.
What? Who gave such an order?
Lord Byung-Woon Kim! Please get back inside.
Princess!
Must I remind you who I am?
You're insolence will cost you your life!
- Bring me a horse! - Yes, Ma'am!
Master Choi!
What are you doing?
The King has commanded for the demolition to stop!
These are orders from Prime Minster Jwa-Keun Kim!
- Destroy it! - Yes, sir.
No!
Stop!
My Lord!
My Lord, wake up.
My Lord!
My Lord, you must wake up!
My Lord, can you see me?
You must wake up.
Move aside.
You!
How dare you!
I shall take this man.
Everyone steps down.
This man is a criminal.
He will be taken to court, my Princess.
Not before you kill me.
Fine, if you really must, take him.
My Lord... wake up!
We must leave.
Please wake up.
Lieutenant, sir.
Escort the princess back home.
Yes, sir.
Move him.
What?
The nursery is demolished.
Yujobso A nursery during the Joseon Dynasty.
Treating the King's direct orders as a piece of trash.
Watch and see.
Someday I will annihilate the Kim-Moon Family
And withâ€¦
Master Choi, I guess he could not read his own demise.
Are you awake?
Father!
No... Father!
Glad to see you, Chun-Jung.
Why don't you take these off first?
Let me apologies before anything else.
I am sorry...
for killing your father.
Why you!
You scumbag!
You scum!
Stop!
Listen carefully! We have prepared your confession.
Kyung Choi's son, criminal Chun-Jung Choi
In cahoots with Ha-Jeon Lee, Ha-Eung Lee, and Hang-Ro Lee
has conspired to kill the King and crown their own.
If I reject?
I admire your courage,
but you will surely do as I say.
No one has resisted this place.
Take Chun-Jung Choi to the water room and do not let him sleep.
We shall continue our interrogation after we tame him.
Yes, sir!
Wake up.
Do you remember this room?
It should be very familiar to you, Princess.
What about...
this room?
You do not know?
This room is your identity.
Your existence!
Have you forgotten your brand? Princess
I can drag you into this room
and have your eyes and ears sealed forever.
Maybe have both your legs broken as well.
Sure, go ahead right now.
If you have the courage to kill the King's daughter
do it right now!
The king is nothing but a scarecrow
and he will perish soon.
You are nothing but a beast on a leash.
Never forget, what you are.
It is you, who should never forget!
The promise you made.
You shall not harm Chun-Jung, it is our promise.
If you don't keep your word and kill Chun-Jung...
Instead of a promise I will give you a prophecy.
What...!
Listen carefully.
Your children will pay the price.
Just like what you have done to Chun-Jung and his father.
Your children will become criminals and will be hunted
and eventually they will take their own lives...
The father's sins... will be paid by the children!
Shut your mouth!
Never forget.
You will not kill Chun-Jung Choi.
Never!
Now, are you ready to write your confession?
Shut up, you scumbag.
How could the mighty Chun-Jung Choi succumb so quickly?
I must try much harder to change your mind.
Why? You have a change of heart?
It's just the beginning. Stay strong.
Have some meat, fill yourself.
Hey! How are you eating at a time like this?
We're paying customers too, you know?
Give me more rice, rice!
Goodness, why do I even bother.
It tastes good though.
Brother, how did it go? What did the captain say?
Captain Lim is unreachable right now.
He has left to guard the government officials.
Other captains are useless, they don't even listen.
So you show up empty handed? Loser!
Loser?
What can I even do there?
Want me to go and dance naked?
Yeah! You should do whatever it takes!
Your life isn't even that important anyways.
- What did you say to say? - Huh?
Alright, let's go then.
Head to the state police station and dance naked.
They will appreciate your body and let Chun-Jung free!
You don't think I can? You don't think so?
Let's go! Dance?
- Dance! Go! Go! - Where? Where!
Both of you stop!
You're both not helping!
Leave, you should leave.
How come you always tell me to leave.
- Why? Why? Why? - My head...
Why? Why?
You, you okay?
Get lost!
My lady...
Even if Captain Lim was here what use could there be?
It's pointless.
Stop eating you pigs!
Don't talk about food like that! It's our food!
Why are you shouting...
You cannot torture Chun-Jung yourself.
Order a subordinate to do it.
Lord, allow me to do it myself.
I have to handle Chun-Jung...
Are you arguing with my orders?
My apologies, lord!
But I am not driven by my personal emotions.
I am merely trying to use the criminal Chun-Jung
to search and exterminate other traitors.
People like Ha-Jeon Lee!
Alright, I respect your intentions
but if Chun-Jung dies during the interrogation
someone will have to take responsibility.
Do not make me repeat myself.
I don't care if he dies, but do not do it yourself.
Yes, my Lord.
You may leave now.
Yes, my Lord.
He has been instructed not to interrogate Chun-Jung himself.
To instruct his subordinates...
Leave now.
Yes, Ma'am.
Manseok (Ganghwa Governorâ€™s assistant)
How is he?
His injuries to the head and back are severe.
Do whatever it takes to wake him up.
He came all the way from Ganghwa
to give something to Chun-Jung Choi.
Whatever it is I must know first.
Yes, sir.
The King has official announced his abdication.
We must hurry.
The unavoidable has come.
We have finalized plans with Heungin-gun.
Heungin-gun Choe-Eung Lee Heungseon-gunâ€™s older brother.
Heungin-gun you say...
I am not particularly impressed with him...
Heungin-gun asks for his son Jae-Geung Lee to be crowned
and in return he will cooperate with the Queen Mother.
Also, he will gain the Queen Mother's support for our Kim-Moon Family
I doubt you can find a better candidate.
You're right, all of the King's relatives will ask for as much.
Alright then, I have no objects.
Let's agree upon Heungin-gun's son.
Our Jangdong Kim-Moon Family will rise again!
Lord Haok had come to see with me.
He spoke of Heungin-gun's son, Jae-Geung Lee
It is obvious they would do so.
Heungin-gun you say...
I have predicted as much.
Send out a command.
Officially demote Lord Haok as Prime Minister,
and institue Bongjoha.
Bongjoha An official council position which holds honor but no actual power
If something were to happen to me,
by law Jwa-Keun Kim would become the Wonsang.
Wonsang A substitue for the King if he is unable to perform his duties.
And you wish to prevent this.
If Jwa-Keun Kim becomes the Wonsang
this country will truly belong to the Kim-Moon Family.
Jwa-Keun Kim will not listen to my commands.
This is your last duty as the nation's King.
You must gather your courage, my King!
From now on, I'll take care of you.
Oh, ouch!
You surprised me!
You bastard.
Write the confession!
Huh? Something funny?
Hey! Where's the hammer! The hammer!
You little!
I guess I should break your finger to help you understand!
This is going to hurt!
Hey!!
You rock headed idiot!
How is he going to write with a broken finger.
He doesn't cooperate, what was I suppose to...
You only get mad at me!
Shut your mouth.
Lieutenant Chae has ordered us to get it by tomorrow morning.
If we fail, Lieutenant Chae will come for it himself.
You know what happens then right?
Get it done.
A year ago he used to be the same lowly
interrogator at the prison with me.
If I didn't lose the Amitabha Samchon to that bastard,
I would already have many houses and riches!
Amitabha what?
Shut up you idiot.
Just, go find the whip! Bring it to me.
You have no idea how much this hurts, take this!
This will be excruciating!
For once, I am invited in by the princess.
What has happen to Chun-Jung?
Has he waken up?
Speak.
I remember Bong-Ryun of Ganghwa.
2 days from now, the Queen Mother's birthday celebrations
will begin at Lord Haok's residence. Have you heard?
I am asking you about Chun-Jung!
Normally they would not care about her birthday but...
I assume the Kim-Moon Family and King's relatives
will have political meetings about the next King.
If you wish to save Chun-Jung Choi,
shouldn't you be giving the Kim-Moon's what they want?
Why are you explaining all of this to me?
Are you asking me to convince Chun-Jung
to write the confession you prepared?
You are very smart, my Princess.
If I say no?
Do I look like I am asking for a favor?
Fine, I will do as you say.
But he better not be harmed when I see him.
I've warned you.
Alright then, I will let him live.
Lord Chun-Kung, hold on just a little bit more
I will come to rescue you!
3 days from now, I would like to hold a Shiban event
to feed the criminals in jail.
Shiban event A charity event of feeding the people for free
We would need the assistance of the prison guards.
We ask for your help, Noble woman.
Of course, anything for the princess and her business.
Anything.
I wonder how Master Choi is doing.
We're done for today! Please leave.
Aren't... you... what brings you here?
It is about Master Choi.
Huh?
You mean, escue Master Choi from prison?
Is that even possible?
But who exactly are you...?
She's an... intimate friend of Master Choi.
Huh? What's an intimate friend?
So your saying is 3 days later we can rescue Master Choi.
Right? Are you sure?
Yes, I promise you we can save him.
I will provide all the funds and backing you need.
Please help me.
My Lord!
Bong-Ryun...
Are you... alright?
Your body...
If you see that hair ribbon tied up here,
it's a sign that I'm coming.
You can see it from far away,
so you better come as well.
If I have time, I guess I can.
I am sorry...
fo leaving you hereâ€¦
I am truly sorry...
Keep your word, Princess.
Write the confession.
What?
Just do what they want and let us leave here.
In 3 days, during nightfall.
Your body will not last much longer so please,
write the confession.
We have to get you out no matter what.
We will not fail...
We...? 3 days... nightfall?
We will be waiting outside.
Escaping, she is speaking of escaping.
That is enough princess, let's go.
This alcohol tastes so sweet.
Our family's unique alcohol is quite famous.
It drinks very smoothly be wary of a hang over.
Inviting me to your home and hosting such a meal
it is an honor, my Lord.
Recently you have been close to the Queen Mother and
have been meeting Dojeonggung in secret?
What have you been discussing with them?
I merely go around asking for money.
I am embarrassed.
Your eldest son Jae-Myeon has been going around saying
that the Oyat flower will be blossoming around himself.
Oyat flower Plume tree flower (also, the symbol of Joseon Royalty)
The Oyat flower symbolizes the King of Joseon.
How dare he speak of such things
is foreshadowing his future as our new King?
You speak way too seriously.
He is just a stupid boy saying stupid things.
Your son Jae-Myeon drew this on a concubine's skirt for me.
How extraordinary.
Already acting like he is the King!
Lord! Forgive me!
Tomorrow we will celebrate our Kim-Moon's blood line, Queen Mother's birthday.
We need you to do something for us.
Ha-Jeon Lee of Dojeonggung...
We want you to report Ha-Jeon Lee for conspiracy.
If you comply drink.
And if not...
Very sweet...
See you tomorrow at the celebration.
Please continue to keep our kingdom safe!
Just stay focused on rising to become King.
I will do my best to protect you.
Soon the higher ups of the Owil will gather to discuss changes in the military.
Owi A military organization consisting of 5 ranks
We do not know how the Kim-Moon Family will react to my crowning,
we must prepare an army...
If the Kim-Moon Family finds out they will kill you for sure!
Let us see.
I shall strike them first.
Each step I take feels
like walking I'm walking on knives...
What is the meaning of 'Euninjajung'?
Euninjajung A act of being cautious and concealing oneâ€™s emotions.
Not revealing your true feelings
and to always be careful.
I am sorry, Father.
I have made a mistake.
Jae-Hwang, learn from your brothers mistakes.
Yes, father.
If I didn't lose the Amitabha Samchon to that bastard,
I would already have many houses and riches!
Amitabha meaning Buddha...
Samchon? The uncle of Buddha...?
What is all this nonsense...
Samchon?
Samjon?
A painting! Painting of Amitabha Buddha Triad!
Amitabha Buddha Triad A buddhist painting from the Goryeo Dynasty
With this painting anyone can buy house s by the dozen!
That idiot must have been really upset
for him to memorize the painting's name...
The ministry of justice's monster...
I've heard of the very strange tale...
The ministry of justice's head, the monster
paid an enormous amount of coins just for us to hold onto a robe.
A single robe?
What could it possibly be...
I secretly looked through it.
But it's just an ordinary robe nothing inside it either!
I got really lucky right?
Right! The casino owner's luck!
Hey! Aren't you even sleepy?
Then, why don't we write the confession.
Write.
Dojeonggung Ha-Jeon Lee summoned you and
together you planned a conspiracy.
Huh? Go ahead! Write!
What's your birth date and time?
What?
Tell me so I can read your future.
Fortune telling?
This idiot thinks fortune telling can save him.
I have been acknowledged by even the highest of noblemen.
I can find out,
if your useless life may present you with a huge fortune.
If you'll be able to look back down at the monster who treated you wrong.
I can tell you everything.
Hey! Everyone leave.
Yes, sir.
You lost a huge fortune in July of 1861 right?
What?
Yes.
It was a painting, a precious painting.
A Taenghwa.
Taenghwa A hanging painting depicting Buddha, Bodhisattva, saints, and scriptures
How did you know that?
Just by looking at your birth date
I can tell you who took what's yours
and the ways you can retrieve it.
I can get it back?
You can get it back.
I can even tell you where it is.
Tell me! Where's the painting?
What's the hurry.
You haven't even paid my fortune telling fees.
Fees?
My payment is not twisting your head off and killing you.
You understand me?
Now tell me.
You can't kill me anyways.
Not until In-Gyu Chae allows it.
I guess you can torture me,
but then I won't write the confession
and I won't tell you where to find the painting.
This will all result to you losing the greatest treasure of your life.
I should just kill you right now.
Listen carefully.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Tonight, Between 1 and 3 am.
Chuksi Between 1 and 3 am.
Under the shrine of the village deity.
Before the paru bell ringing ends.
Paru The end of curfew announced by hitting a bell 33 times
If I am correct, you can obtain it before Lieutenant Chae shows up.
You're lying.
You think I'll believe your mind games?
Just get ready to die.
Hey!
- Lock him up! - Yes, sir.
One.
The paru bells ring 33 times at night?
Two.
Before the paru bell ringing ends.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Fortune teller... If it isn't there you're finished.
Three.
Twenty nine.
There's nothing here.
Thirty.
Thirty two.
I'm the idiot for believing the fortune teller.
Are you a ghost?
I did as you said.
It would have been too late after the paru bells were done.
Alright, good job.
I don't get it, you're stuck down here so
how did you know about the paru bells ringing
and when Lord Chae would be show up?
Why do they go to the village deity shrine?
In order for their casinos to be safe
they leave bribes for the government officials.
When the paru bells finish ringing they come to collect it.
There is something scarier than a ghost haunting me.
What?
Being the best in all of Joseon.
All the people crowding me,
listening to their... stories.
So what?
I'll write it.
What?
My confessions for conspiracy.
In 15 days, steal my confession and bring it to a secret location.
Let's trade, my confession for your painting.
The bribe money has disappeared?
The digging marks indicate either
farmers or mountain thieves have stolen it.
You must be very comfortable these days...
My Lord!
What?
Chun-Jung Choi wrote it! The confession! The confession!
Good.
You've done one excellent job!
Thank you, my Lord!
The lord prosecutor has asked for soldiers to guard their charity event.
Alright, you may leave.
This is what it takes to be a house wife.
- We have prepared a lot - Thank you for your good work.
- Take some more! - Thank you.
You must eat a lot to gain strength.
Have some more.
Great job, really great.
The rice is watery.
- Just eat it. - What'd you do to the rice
Madam.
Hey! Why are you following me?
Why is it so empty?
Where is everyone?
What's this?
A body, we've already notified lieutenant Chae.
I think he died of a disease...
Why are you people down here?
They've taken all the prisoners and guards to the charity event outside.
I can't do this alone, I brought some helping hands.
Now get on.
Get out.
Where's Chun-Jung Choi?
I don't know? Sleeping?
He's sleeping.
A criminal has escaped! Get him!
The stretcher! Get the stretcher!
Get him! Get him!
Get him!
Over here!
Up! Up!
Down! Down!
Master, hurry... Up! Up!
Prison escape! Escape!
This way! The criminal is getting away!
A prison escape!
Open the door! Open up!
We're there, almost there!
Stop!
What... huh...
Huh? What's with the moon?
I just have one more question.
Why in three days?
It is the night of the eclipse.
The night will be darker than ever.
That darkness will become our opportunity.
Master, the eclipse.
Where are you! Where are you!
Don't move!
Lieutenant, there has been a prison escape.
Stop!
Who's litter is that?
Lord Jwa-Keun Kim's litter.
What are you doing here?
Did you not hear of the charity event today?
The princess has kindly sent her to help me.
Yes, Ma'am, you may leave.
Let's go.
Miss...
What happened?
Lord Chun-Jung has successfully escaped.
You will repay me handsomely.
I will never forget what you have done for me.
I'm so tired.
Good work, Dan-Ah.
I am glad you are safe my Lord...
Thank you...
Thank you for hiding a criminal...
You have saved my mother and I.
The wound is deep. I will get some medicine.
I am glad to see you alive, Master!
What do you mean glad!
Master cannot live in Joseon anymore.
That lady will provide us with a place to stay.
Leave.
Jangdong Kim-Moon Family will kill you no matter what!
Welcome.
The Queen Mother's relatives have arrived.
Welcome.
You greet your guests seated?
Is your body already weak my Lord?
I am quite old now.
Come up and sit please.
Chun-Jung Choi is nowhere to be found.
He is still in Hanyang.
We can get him. Search everywhere.
Yes, sir!
You carve these yourself?
Wood carving is for peasants
not for the King's bloodline.
You must be Heungseon-gun's second son Jae-Hwang.
Yes sir, do you know my father?
The princess has arrived.
She is as beautiful as they say.
The princess staying at a place like this, how unfortunate.
How dare...
you speak like that.
I hear that you recently gathered the military officials
and soldiers to treat them generously.
Nothing generous...
It was just a meal.
How was it, Lord Heungseun-gun?
What did you hear at that gathering?
I have heard...
when we gathered the military officials...
that Lord Dojeonggung...
Inside this residence...
How was it, Lord Heungseun-gun?
What did you hear at that gathering?
I have heard...
when we gathered the military officials...
that Lord Dojeonggung...
Inside this residence...
I feel the presence of a King.
Did you know?
What is he doing here!
Aren't you Master Choi!
What are you waiting for! Get him!
- Yes, sir! - Stop!
I speak from my personal experience
he is Joseon's best fortune teller.
He has never been wrong before.
Now, speak again.
You say you feel the presence of a King?
This is nonsense from a foolish fortune teller!
Yes, that is what I've said.
Right here, in this residence,
is the next King.
The heavens decide the next King.
Kings have a different presence!
I have felt that presence right here!
Sure, let us hear what our nation's best must stay.
Now, who has a king's presence?
Leave.
Jangdong Kim-Moon Family will kill you no matter what!
No, I will no longer run away.
Master, you said my destiny.
Wherever the path ends... I will create my own path.
A lowly man like me, stares back at the dragon.
The person with the king's presence and born to rule our nation is
this child right here!
Jae-Hwang Lee The future Emperor of the Joseon Dynasty
This is the path I have chosen!
I will create the next king, with my own hands!