1 00:00:06,127 --> 00:00:07,548 THIS DRAMA IS A WORK OF FICTION. 2 00:00:07,548 --> 00:00:09,802 ALL CHARACTERS, ORGANIZATIONS, LOCATIONS, INCIDENTS, AND RELIGIONS 3 00:00:09,802 --> 00:00:11,431 DEPICTED IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTITIOUS. 4 00:00:11,431 --> 00:00:15,811 SCENES INVOLVING ANIMALS WERE CREATED WITH PROPS AND VISUAL EFFECTS. 5 00:00:24,147 --> 00:00:26,983 How could you let such a thing happen? 6 00:00:27,066 --> 00:00:30,403 Who was the one who told me to lead the interrogation? 7 00:00:32,113 --> 00:00:35,283 How dare you make me listen to that disgraceful curse 8 00:00:35,366 --> 00:00:37,410 from that filthy shaman? 9 00:00:51,257 --> 00:00:53,593 It was you wasn't it, Lord Cho? 10 00:00:53,676 --> 00:00:57,889 Your Majesty, how could you be swayed by the words of a heinous killer? 11 00:00:57,972 --> 00:01:00,308 They are just the remnants of a band of thieves. 12 00:01:00,391 --> 00:01:02,059 The remnants of a band of thieves? 13 00:01:02,143 --> 00:01:05,438 You arrested Song, the leader of the thieves, 10 years ago 14 00:01:05,521 --> 00:01:08,357 and received merit subject land and slaves. 15 00:01:09,400 --> 00:01:13,029 So how are there thieves still left? 16 00:01:13,112 --> 00:01:15,031 Are you sure you subjugated them? 17 00:01:19,827 --> 00:01:20,912 That's not all. 18 00:01:23,247 --> 00:01:25,458 Everyone here is in on it. 19 00:01:26,083 --> 00:01:28,002 Who are you people? 20 00:01:28,085 --> 00:01:30,963 You were named merit subjects and get monthly paychecks, 21 00:01:31,047 --> 00:01:32,507 so what have you been doing? 22 00:01:33,674 --> 00:01:36,469 Is your country Joseon or your family? 23 00:01:41,182 --> 00:01:43,643 I heard everyone in the Cho family 24 00:01:43,726 --> 00:01:45,770 is working in a government post. 25 00:01:46,562 --> 00:01:48,773 I heard the storage in Bukchon where you live 26 00:01:48,856 --> 00:01:52,443 reeks of rotting meat and fish. 27 00:01:55,404 --> 00:01:57,198 What have you been doing 28 00:01:57,281 --> 00:02:00,785 other than increase your fortune and power? 29 00:02:00,868 --> 00:02:02,578 Tell me what you've done for me 30 00:02:02,662 --> 00:02:05,540 or the Crown Prince or the Grand Prince. 31 00:02:10,044 --> 00:02:13,548 Your Majesty. Of course, we feel terrible as well. 32 00:02:13,631 --> 00:02:14,632 Lord Cho! 33 00:02:18,636 --> 00:02:20,555 Not another word. 34 00:02:23,224 --> 00:02:26,060 I do not want to hear anything from you. 35 00:02:28,271 --> 00:02:31,023 If anyone talks 36 00:02:32,984 --> 00:02:38,656 about what happened today at the interrogation or spread rumors outside the palace, 37 00:02:38,906 --> 00:02:41,367 not only will he be severely punished, 38 00:02:43,077 --> 00:02:46,205 but his family and relatives as well. 39 00:02:46,289 --> 00:02:49,083 We will do as your ordered, Your Majesty. 40 00:02:53,504 --> 00:02:55,298 Bing me Sun-dol. 41 00:02:56,757 --> 00:02:57,758 Pardon? 42 00:03:01,554 --> 00:03:03,055 Bring me Go Sun-dol. 43 00:03:05,683 --> 00:03:06,726 Stop! 44 00:03:22,867 --> 00:03:26,787 How dare you try to hurt my friend and apprentice. 45 00:03:28,205 --> 00:03:30,082 You are so dead. 46 00:03:47,016 --> 00:03:48,309 It's too dangerous. 47 00:03:48,392 --> 00:03:50,227 You can't. There are two of them. 48 00:03:57,902 --> 00:03:59,111 SONG, GA, MYEOL, LEE 49 00:04:02,531 --> 00:04:04,033 I have to go see His Highness. 50 00:04:06,577 --> 00:04:07,954 But he was kicked out. 51 00:04:09,455 --> 00:04:11,582 Did you get hurt? 52 00:04:11,666 --> 00:04:13,042 Are you okay? 53 00:04:14,669 --> 00:04:15,670 Yes, Master. 54 00:04:27,598 --> 00:04:29,684 You must've been afraid. 55 00:04:29,767 --> 00:04:31,268 You must've been lonely. 56 00:04:32,186 --> 00:04:37,108 Yes. I was afraid and lonely. 57 00:04:37,191 --> 00:04:40,444 You must've felt frustrated because you didn't know who to fight. 58 00:04:40,611 --> 00:04:42,947 I can't fight a ghost, can I? 59 00:04:43,030 --> 00:04:45,700 It's not just Crown Prince Hwan they are after. 60 00:04:45,783 --> 00:04:48,911 They are trying to curse the entire royal family 61 00:04:48,995 --> 00:04:51,247 so that they can take over Joseon. 62 00:04:52,373 --> 00:04:55,084 Can I start working in the East Palace again? 63 00:04:55,751 --> 00:04:57,920 I think that's not a good idea. 64 00:04:58,879 --> 00:05:01,799 Even though I said that 65 00:05:01,882 --> 00:05:04,427 I really wish you were here right now. 66 00:05:04,510 --> 00:05:06,095 I'm on my way, Your Highness. 67 00:05:06,178 --> 00:05:08,097 I will stay next to you. 68 00:05:11,767 --> 00:05:13,769 How could the shaman talk 69 00:05:13,853 --> 00:05:15,604 about the Song family of Byeokcheon? 70 00:05:15,688 --> 00:05:16,939 I know. 71 00:05:17,023 --> 00:05:18,441 The fact that the murderer is 72 00:05:18,524 --> 00:05:21,444 a shaman of the Office of Shamanism. 73 00:05:21,485 --> 00:05:24,113 I wonder why Song's ghost possessed her 74 00:05:24,196 --> 00:05:26,157 when he died over 10 years ago. 75 00:05:26,240 --> 00:05:28,451 What happened to the plum tree in the palace? 76 00:05:28,534 --> 00:05:29,910 It was struck by lightning? 77 00:05:29,994 --> 00:05:33,247 Right when the shaman was trying to curse His Majesty. 78 00:05:33,330 --> 00:05:36,083 Didn't it look like a ghost's curse? 79 00:05:36,167 --> 00:05:39,211 Gosh, watch your mouth. 80 00:05:40,171 --> 00:05:41,756 We must establish a directorate 81 00:05:41,839 --> 00:05:44,884 and reinvestigate the Byeokcheon case from 10 years ago. 82 00:05:44,967 --> 00:05:48,262 We must ask His Majesty to reopen the case? 83 00:05:48,345 --> 00:05:52,141 Lord Kim, doesn't the case from 10 years ago bothers you? 84 00:05:52,224 --> 00:05:56,562 His Majesty is keeping the Cho family in check, 85 00:05:56,645 --> 00:05:58,105 so this is our chance. 86 00:05:59,482 --> 00:06:01,942 I'm not sure who did it, 87 00:06:02,026 --> 00:06:05,571 but it's certain that this is a chance to weaken the Cho family's power. 88 00:06:09,575 --> 00:06:11,077 All right. 89 00:06:12,036 --> 00:06:14,747 I think you all want to know what this means, 90 00:06:14,830 --> 00:06:16,373 so gather around. 91 00:06:16,457 --> 00:06:18,667 What this means is that 92 00:06:18,751 --> 00:06:21,212 the Song family will destroy the Lee family. 93 00:06:21,295 --> 00:06:24,381 It means something like that. 94 00:06:24,465 --> 00:06:26,008 Who are the Song family? 95 00:06:26,092 --> 00:06:28,302 It's the Song family of Byeokcheon. 96 00:06:28,385 --> 00:06:30,096 The leader of those thieves. 97 00:06:30,179 --> 00:06:33,307 Then who is the Lee family the Song family is going to destroy? 98 00:06:33,390 --> 00:06:34,642 My gosh. 99 00:06:34,725 --> 00:06:38,062 The King, Crown Prince, Grand Prince, Princess and their relatives 100 00:06:38,145 --> 00:06:40,856 are all in the Lee family. 101 00:06:40,940 --> 00:06:44,777 So the shaman of the Office of Shamanism was possessed by the Song family ghost 102 00:06:44,860 --> 00:06:47,571 and killed all those people to curse the royal family? 103 00:06:47,655 --> 00:06:51,033 And right before I came here, I heard that 104 00:06:51,117 --> 00:06:53,744 the plum tree in the palace caught on fire. 105 00:06:53,828 --> 00:06:56,580 What is plum tree in Chinese characters? "Lee." 106 00:06:56,664 --> 00:06:59,625 The Song family ghost showed an example. 107 00:06:59,708 --> 00:07:02,628 I will burn you all 108 00:07:02,711 --> 00:07:05,422 like this plum tree. 109 00:07:06,298 --> 00:07:08,926 There were rumors about the Crown Prince being cursed. 110 00:07:09,009 --> 00:07:10,136 Is it really true? 111 00:07:10,219 --> 00:07:13,055 Gosh, what is going on in this country? 112 00:07:13,472 --> 00:07:16,350 -Did something happen? -Weren't you with Eunuch Go? 113 00:07:16,475 --> 00:07:18,352 He's already on his way to the palace. 114 00:07:18,435 --> 00:07:19,937 Everything's a mess here. 115 00:07:20,020 --> 00:07:21,897 These papers just fell from the sky. 116 00:07:23,524 --> 00:07:24,567 Here. 117 00:07:24,650 --> 00:07:25,943 SONG, GA, MYEOL, LEE 118 00:07:48,424 --> 00:07:51,260 How could only the plum tree catch on fire 119 00:07:51,343 --> 00:07:53,888 out of all the trees here? 120 00:07:53,971 --> 00:07:55,890 Does a ghost really exist 121 00:07:56,640 --> 00:07:58,934 and did it strike the plum tree on fire 122 00:08:00,811 --> 00:08:03,480 so that I and my family can see? 123 00:08:03,564 --> 00:08:05,191 That's not possible. 124 00:08:06,066 --> 00:08:07,860 A living human being must've done it. 125 00:08:31,759 --> 00:08:34,220 Your Highness, this smell... 126 00:08:34,303 --> 00:08:37,723 It's similar to the smell of gunpowder which was used in Gaeseong 127 00:08:37,806 --> 00:08:40,059 when they trained the soldiers. 128 00:08:40,142 --> 00:08:42,102 It's probably sulfur. 129 00:08:42,186 --> 00:08:45,439 But the fire couldn't have lasted that long with sulfur alone. 130 00:08:47,816 --> 00:08:50,110 I'll go ask the master of Manyeondang tomorrow. 131 00:08:59,787 --> 00:09:00,829 What is going on? 132 00:09:00,913 --> 00:09:03,791 They were the soldiers who guarded the shaman. 133 00:09:03,874 --> 00:09:05,209 They died last night. 134 00:09:06,335 --> 00:09:07,419 Show me their bodies. 135 00:09:26,897 --> 00:09:28,983 I chased after the man who shot the arrow, 136 00:09:29,066 --> 00:09:32,695 but I lost him because the other guys showed up. 137 00:09:34,571 --> 00:09:36,699 How many of them are there? 138 00:09:36,782 --> 00:09:39,076 Who are they getting their orders from? 139 00:09:40,619 --> 00:09:42,121 Have you looked into the peony? 140 00:09:42,204 --> 00:09:46,208 All I heard is that it could be from South East Asia. 141 00:09:46,292 --> 00:09:49,295 I heard that they brush oil 142 00:09:49,378 --> 00:09:51,088 on the dried petals and burn them. 143 00:09:55,634 --> 00:09:57,469 South East Asia... 144 00:10:04,310 --> 00:10:07,980 Your Highness, Section Chief Han is here. 145 00:10:08,063 --> 00:10:09,148 Enter. 146 00:10:17,156 --> 00:10:20,409 There was a clear bite mark from a snake on his neck and shoulder. 147 00:10:20,492 --> 00:10:22,911 I'm thinking it's the same snake that bit 148 00:10:22,995 --> 00:10:24,997 the shaman at the interrogation. 149 00:10:25,080 --> 00:10:26,498 It's strange, isn't it? 150 00:10:26,582 --> 00:10:29,585 And a bloody dagger was found in the prison cell 151 00:10:29,668 --> 00:10:31,587 where the shaman was held. 152 00:10:32,212 --> 00:10:34,340 She must've used it to carve the letters. 153 00:10:34,423 --> 00:10:37,885 I guess there's no way to find out 154 00:10:37,968 --> 00:10:40,387 who gave the dagger and snake to the shaman. 155 00:10:44,391 --> 00:10:47,394 Are you still chasing Oh Man-sik who messed with the prayer? 156 00:10:47,478 --> 00:10:50,564 Yes, Your Highness. He had an older brother who passed away. 157 00:10:50,647 --> 00:10:54,568 His sister-in-law and nephews live in Inchang so he visits there often. 158 00:10:54,651 --> 00:10:56,695 I have one of my men undercover, 159 00:10:56,779 --> 00:10:59,782 so if Oh Man-sik tries to reach out to them, 160 00:10:59,865 --> 00:11:01,617 we'll be able to catch him. 161 00:11:01,700 --> 00:11:03,285 We must catch him. 162 00:11:03,369 --> 00:11:05,496 He may be involved in what happened. 163 00:11:14,713 --> 00:11:16,256 Were you surprised? 164 00:11:16,340 --> 00:11:19,927 He wanted to see the interrogation, so... 165 00:11:20,010 --> 00:11:22,262 He already saw it. There's nothing we can do. 166 00:11:22,888 --> 00:11:24,556 It's not your fault. 167 00:11:26,141 --> 00:11:27,267 How is he? 168 00:11:27,351 --> 00:11:28,685 He's just in shock. 169 00:11:28,769 --> 00:11:31,647 He'll get better with a little rest. 170 00:11:33,232 --> 00:11:35,651 I will brew some medicine to help him calm down. 171 00:11:36,610 --> 00:11:37,861 Thank you. 172 00:11:45,661 --> 00:11:46,912 Mother. 173 00:11:48,539 --> 00:11:50,624 Who are the Song family from Byeokcheon? 174 00:11:51,834 --> 00:11:53,585 Do you know who they are Ha-yeon? 175 00:11:54,837 --> 00:11:57,172 You must get some rest. 176 00:11:57,256 --> 00:12:00,008 -When you get better, I'll... -I want to know now. 177 00:12:00,092 --> 00:12:03,262 Is the Song family even alive? 178 00:12:03,345 --> 00:12:06,473 Or have they become a ghost? 179 00:12:06,557 --> 00:12:08,851 Not knowing is scarier. 180 00:12:08,934 --> 00:12:10,602 Do you know, Court Lady Han? 181 00:12:17,443 --> 00:12:19,528 Ten years ago, 182 00:12:19,611 --> 00:12:22,990 a band of thieves rose up in rebellion in Byeokcheon. 183 00:12:23,073 --> 00:12:25,909 Song was the leader of the thieves. 184 00:12:25,993 --> 00:12:28,662 How could a mere thief become a ghost 185 00:12:28,745 --> 00:12:30,789 and curse the royal family? 186 00:12:30,873 --> 00:12:33,000 What happened to him? 187 00:12:33,083 --> 00:12:35,794 Lord Cho, who was the Minister of Defense back then, 188 00:12:35,878 --> 00:12:39,214 went to Byeokcheon himself and subjugated the thieves 189 00:12:39,298 --> 00:12:41,467 -And Song also... -That's enough. 190 00:12:41,550 --> 00:12:42,551 Yes, Your Highness. 191 00:12:42,634 --> 00:12:44,136 Did grandfather subjugate them? 192 00:12:44,761 --> 00:12:48,849 Mother, since grandfather subjugated them, 193 00:12:50,309 --> 00:12:54,354 he'll also stop Song's ghost, right? 194 00:13:03,864 --> 00:13:07,534 I am Song and I came back because innocent people in Byeokcheon 195 00:13:07,618 --> 00:13:09,161 were killed wrongly. 196 00:13:09,244 --> 00:13:11,747 I may have become a ghost, 197 00:13:11,830 --> 00:13:15,542 but my soul sits upon the throne. 198 00:13:15,626 --> 00:13:18,378 The Song family will destroy the Lee family 199 00:13:18,462 --> 00:13:23,008 and become the king! 200 00:13:26,553 --> 00:13:27,596 You filthy thief! 201 00:13:27,679 --> 00:13:29,681 He's still alive. How tenacious. 202 00:13:29,765 --> 00:13:32,059 He slaughtered and kidnapped the nobles, 203 00:13:32,142 --> 00:13:34,811 women, and children. What else is there to say? 204 00:13:45,239 --> 00:13:47,324 I can't believe the soldiers and the shaman 205 00:13:47,407 --> 00:13:49,826 were all bitten by a gloydius saxatilis. 206 00:13:52,120 --> 00:13:53,413 Read it. 207 00:13:53,497 --> 00:13:55,749 It's Sim Yeong's second autopsy report. 208 00:14:06,760 --> 00:14:09,304 The coroner checked the number of wounds 209 00:14:09,388 --> 00:14:11,890 and if any of the wounds contributed to his death, 210 00:14:11,974 --> 00:14:14,851 but he was clean aside from the bruise on his neck. 211 00:14:14,935 --> 00:14:17,604 The bruise was blackish red, his eyes were closed 212 00:14:17,688 --> 00:14:18,939 and his mouth was open. 213 00:14:19,022 --> 00:14:22,192 If someone killed him beforehand and made it seem like a suicide, 214 00:14:22,276 --> 00:14:24,194 these symptoms cannot appear. 215 00:14:26,572 --> 00:14:28,282 It was definitely a suicide 216 00:14:28,365 --> 00:14:30,993 and the suicide note was in his handwriting. 217 00:14:31,076 --> 00:14:33,662 Since the students at the Confucian school testified, 218 00:14:33,745 --> 00:14:37,082 it was definitely a suicide. They said he kept searching your house 219 00:14:37,165 --> 00:14:39,334 for something after your family passed away. 220 00:14:39,418 --> 00:14:41,837 Is there anything you can think of? 221 00:14:55,684 --> 00:14:57,227 What is this... 222 00:14:57,311 --> 00:14:58,895 Sim Yeong left these behind. 223 00:14:58,979 --> 00:15:01,815 The suicide note and the jade bracelet were on the floor. 224 00:15:01,898 --> 00:15:03,358 Keep them safe. 225 00:15:03,442 --> 00:15:06,320 But I'm not sure how to explain this. 226 00:15:07,070 --> 00:15:08,614 Yeong's hair was white? 227 00:15:08,697 --> 00:15:11,908 No, that's wrong. It changed out of the blue. 228 00:15:11,992 --> 00:15:15,078 Yeong didn't have black hair when I left Gaeseong. 229 00:15:15,662 --> 00:15:16,997 Do you remember? 230 00:15:17,080 --> 00:15:18,665 The shaman also had white hair. 231 00:15:22,210 --> 00:15:24,004 What is going on? 232 00:15:24,504 --> 00:15:26,715 The shaman used to come to Gaeseong to pray. 233 00:15:26,798 --> 00:15:28,425 First the peony petals, 234 00:15:30,010 --> 00:15:31,178 then the white hair... 235 00:15:31,261 --> 00:15:35,223 And the gloydius saxatilis that killed the messenger and hurt me. 236 00:15:43,106 --> 00:15:45,150 It must be the doing of the same person. 237 00:15:46,151 --> 00:15:47,319 And another thing. 238 00:15:47,402 --> 00:15:50,489 The ghost's letter. 239 00:15:50,572 --> 00:15:53,116 The shaman knew about the ghost's letter. 240 00:15:58,538 --> 00:16:00,165 Do you think 241 00:16:01,208 --> 00:16:04,169 the remaining thieves of Byeokcheon are behind everything? 242 00:16:19,935 --> 00:16:21,561 Is anyone there? 243 00:16:22,145 --> 00:16:23,438 Hurry up. 244 00:16:23,522 --> 00:16:25,065 Is anyone there? 245 00:16:25,148 --> 00:16:26,733 Let me down. 246 00:16:28,193 --> 00:16:31,446 Won-bo. 247 00:16:31,530 --> 00:16:35,242 Take a look at this. 248 00:16:35,325 --> 00:16:37,452 There really were 249 00:16:37,536 --> 00:16:40,372 some thieves left after all. 250 00:16:40,455 --> 00:16:42,958 What do we do? 251 00:16:43,041 --> 00:16:45,836 That shaman was also part of the thieves. 252 00:16:45,919 --> 00:16:47,671 When she was cursing the king, 253 00:16:47,754 --> 00:16:50,257 wasn't it as if Song had 254 00:16:50,340 --> 00:16:52,467 return from Byeokcheon? 255 00:16:52,551 --> 00:16:55,971 Gosh, he's going to come back as a ghost 256 00:16:56,054 --> 00:16:58,849 to slice my throat 257 00:16:58,932 --> 00:17:02,227 with a sickle, Won-bo. 258 00:17:02,310 --> 00:17:04,938 Our family isn't the one 259 00:17:05,021 --> 00:17:07,315 Song is cursing, isn't it? 260 00:17:08,734 --> 00:17:09,818 Pardon? 261 00:17:11,945 --> 00:17:13,029 Oh. 262 00:17:14,489 --> 00:17:17,200 Right. 263 00:17:17,284 --> 00:17:18,452 You're right, Won-bo. 264 00:17:18,535 --> 00:17:21,329 He cursed the Lee family, 265 00:17:21,413 --> 00:17:24,082 not the Cho family. 266 00:17:24,166 --> 00:17:26,001 I can't believe I missed that. 267 00:17:28,754 --> 00:17:30,464 But 268 00:17:30,547 --> 00:17:34,259 why is he cursing the royal family 269 00:17:34,342 --> 00:17:36,803 instead of you and me. 270 00:17:36,887 --> 00:17:39,556 Isn't it only natural to curse the person 271 00:17:39,598 --> 00:17:42,142 -who killed him? -What? 272 00:17:42,184 --> 00:17:44,519 But you were the one who... 273 00:17:44,603 --> 00:17:46,938 Without the King's orders, how could I have gone 274 00:17:47,022 --> 00:17:48,774 to Byeocheon to subjugate him? 275 00:17:48,857 --> 00:17:52,110 Right. The King's orders. 276 00:17:52,194 --> 00:17:56,281 He was the one who ordered us 277 00:17:56,364 --> 00:17:58,825 to hang that horrible man alive. 278 00:17:58,909 --> 00:18:00,160 We're fine. 279 00:18:00,243 --> 00:18:01,995 Everything 280 00:18:02,078 --> 00:18:04,664 was His Majesty's will. 281 00:18:04,748 --> 00:18:05,749 The Lee family. Yes. 282 00:18:05,832 --> 00:18:09,586 So whether it's a ghost or not, what does it have to do with our family? 283 00:18:09,669 --> 00:18:10,796 Right. 284 00:18:12,589 --> 00:18:14,341 Anyway, 285 00:18:16,051 --> 00:18:19,554 His Majesty just disgraced our family. 286 00:18:22,140 --> 00:18:23,850 What do you think will happen? 287 00:18:25,977 --> 00:18:30,565 Well, do you have any other plans in mind? 288 00:18:32,359 --> 00:18:34,528 Of course I do. 289 00:18:34,611 --> 00:18:37,906 A crisis is an opportunity. 290 00:18:38,240 --> 00:18:39,783 I'm worried His Majesty 291 00:18:39,866 --> 00:18:43,829 might reinvestigate the Byeokcheon case. 292 00:18:43,912 --> 00:18:45,872 It won't happen. 293 00:18:45,956 --> 00:18:47,666 I'll make sure of it. 294 00:18:49,584 --> 00:18:53,129 I'm actually more afraid of the thieves than His Majesty. 295 00:18:53,213 --> 00:18:56,174 If there are thieves, I will find them 296 00:18:56,258 --> 00:18:58,385 and stop the reinvestigation from happening 297 00:18:58,468 --> 00:19:01,221 so don't worry about anything. Understood? 298 00:19:01,304 --> 00:19:02,597 Yes, Won-bo. 299 00:19:03,223 --> 00:19:07,394 Gosh, Won-bo. Damn you, Lees. 300 00:19:33,712 --> 00:19:36,047 What am I supposed to do with this? 301 00:19:36,131 --> 00:19:37,883 Dictation. 302 00:19:37,966 --> 00:19:39,217 What is that? 303 00:19:39,301 --> 00:19:41,928 You will write what I say on the ground. 304 00:19:42,012 --> 00:19:44,014 -With this stick? -Yes. 305 00:19:44,681 --> 00:19:47,183 Go ahead. I will write it down. 306 00:19:48,226 --> 00:19:50,061 You are a rude lady. 307 00:19:51,605 --> 00:19:53,273 "A rude lady." 308 00:19:53,356 --> 00:19:55,442 You are an awful lady. 309 00:19:55,525 --> 00:19:57,569 You are a ridiculous woman 310 00:19:57,652 --> 00:19:59,362 who counts her chicken 311 00:19:59,446 --> 00:20:02,032 before they hatch. 312 00:20:02,115 --> 00:20:04,784 I am a man who has an ideal woman. 313 00:20:04,868 --> 00:20:07,329 How could you be so cold-hearted 314 00:20:07,412 --> 00:20:09,331 like an icicle on the North Pole 315 00:20:09,414 --> 00:20:11,666 and just say whatever you want before leaving? 316 00:20:11,750 --> 00:20:14,210 Is this for the Minister of Personnel's daughter? 317 00:20:14,294 --> 00:20:16,880 I can still see those arrogant back of yours 318 00:20:16,963 --> 00:20:18,048 which makes me so angry 319 00:20:18,131 --> 00:20:20,383 and my head is about to burst. 320 00:20:20,467 --> 00:20:22,928 The Minister of Personnel's daughter? I don't care. 321 00:20:23,011 --> 00:20:25,639 A lady who only has a pretty face? I care even less. 322 00:20:25,722 --> 00:20:27,933 Myeong-jin doesn't wait for someone like you. 323 00:20:28,016 --> 00:20:30,894 Myeong-jin is a loser. 324 00:20:30,977 --> 00:20:33,313 Someone warm and kind. 325 00:20:33,396 --> 00:20:35,523 Someone who will appreciate what I'm worth. 326 00:20:35,607 --> 00:20:38,443 Someone who has beautiful 327 00:20:38,526 --> 00:20:40,278 and special eyes. 328 00:20:40,362 --> 00:20:42,989 Myeong-jin is crazy. 329 00:20:43,573 --> 00:20:45,450 I hate you, so go away. 330 00:20:45,533 --> 00:20:47,577 Go far away! 331 00:20:47,661 --> 00:20:48,787 Did you get all that? 332 00:20:50,747 --> 00:20:53,541 I haven't learned properly, so I couldn't write it down. 333 00:20:53,625 --> 00:20:57,462 Why weren't you able to say anything in front of her when you're so good at it? 334 00:20:57,545 --> 00:20:58,838 Good question. 335 00:20:58,922 --> 00:21:00,590 Why do you think I wasn't able to? 336 00:21:00,674 --> 00:21:04,260 Because you were afraid your mother might smack you with a pestle? 337 00:21:04,344 --> 00:21:07,722 My gosh, you are such a wise apprentice. 338 00:21:07,806 --> 00:21:09,557 How did you know that? 339 00:21:12,018 --> 00:21:15,939 But Master, your emotions were good. 340 00:21:16,022 --> 00:21:19,567 I mean, you seemed a little crazy, 341 00:21:19,651 --> 00:21:22,070 but you said everything you should've. 342 00:21:22,153 --> 00:21:25,073 It makes me feel refreshed like I drank a cup of iced water. 343 00:21:26,116 --> 00:21:28,994 Since the marriage is off anyway, if you run into her 344 00:21:29,077 --> 00:21:32,539 tell her everything you just said now. 345 00:21:32,622 --> 00:21:33,707 Try me. 346 00:21:34,541 --> 00:21:36,751 If I run into that icicle lady again, 347 00:21:36,835 --> 00:21:39,254 I will humiliate her good. 348 00:21:39,337 --> 00:21:41,006 Will you be able to do that? 349 00:21:41,089 --> 00:21:42,716 Of course. 350 00:21:43,633 --> 00:21:46,928 My apprentice, write this down. 351 00:21:47,971 --> 00:21:50,223 Yes, Master. Just start talking. 352 00:21:50,849 --> 00:21:52,767 Myeong-jin is brave. 353 00:21:52,851 --> 00:21:54,769 He is indeed a great man. 354 00:21:55,520 --> 00:21:58,148 Myeong-jin is brave. 355 00:21:58,231 --> 00:22:00,275 He is indeed a great man. 356 00:22:02,193 --> 00:22:04,320 Well, look at you. 357 00:22:04,404 --> 00:22:06,364 You really learned all the letters? 358 00:22:06,448 --> 00:22:07,657 Yes, Master. 359 00:22:07,741 --> 00:22:10,910 If you tell me to memorize something, I memorize it. 360 00:22:12,662 --> 00:22:15,331 -You is your master? -You are. 361 00:22:15,415 --> 00:22:16,708 Who's your apprentice? 362 00:22:16,791 --> 00:22:18,043 Of course, it's you. 363 00:22:22,589 --> 00:22:23,798 Oh, hello. 364 00:22:26,176 --> 00:22:27,343 Eunuch Go. 365 00:22:28,887 --> 00:22:30,680 I came by to ask you something. 366 00:22:30,764 --> 00:22:32,265 Come on in. 367 00:22:40,128 --> 00:22:43,506 Lightning struck and the plum tree caught on fire. 368 00:22:43,590 --> 00:22:45,800 And it smelled like sulfur. 369 00:22:45,884 --> 00:22:50,221 But there's no way a fire will last that long with just sulfur alone. 370 00:22:50,305 --> 00:22:53,183 If it's mixed with something and brushed on the tree, 371 00:22:53,266 --> 00:22:55,226 it could be possible. 372 00:22:56,269 --> 00:22:58,855 What if it was mixed with niter? 373 00:23:01,107 --> 00:23:02,442 What's a niter? 374 00:23:02,525 --> 00:23:04,360 It's used to make gunpowder. 375 00:23:04,444 --> 00:23:07,906 And one more thing. Maybe beeswax? 376 00:23:07,989 --> 00:23:10,617 Isn't beeswax used to make valuable candles? 377 00:23:10,700 --> 00:23:12,869 If those three things were mixed 378 00:23:12,952 --> 00:23:16,790 and if someone lit the tree on fire when the lighting hit 379 00:23:16,873 --> 00:23:22,670 it could've fooled people into thinking that it was the actual lightning. 380 00:23:22,754 --> 00:23:26,049 Wow. You're good, Myeong-jin. 381 00:23:28,218 --> 00:23:29,260 But 382 00:23:29,344 --> 00:23:32,931 who could get those three ingredients? 383 00:23:38,394 --> 00:23:40,355 I should return to the palace. 384 00:23:40,438 --> 00:23:41,689 I should get going too. 385 00:23:47,028 --> 00:23:51,991 It may be His Highness' orders, but nothing's free in the world. 386 00:23:52,075 --> 00:23:56,538 His Highness wants everything handed to him on a silver platter. 387 00:23:56,621 --> 00:23:57,914 Gosh. 388 00:23:58,665 --> 00:24:01,876 So would you like me to go to the palace 389 00:24:01,960 --> 00:24:05,296 and tell him that? 390 00:24:05,380 --> 00:24:06,714 Well... 391 00:24:07,966 --> 00:24:10,093 No, of course not. 392 00:24:10,176 --> 00:24:12,929 My master likes to talk to himself 393 00:24:13,012 --> 00:24:15,348 so that's what he was doing. 394 00:24:15,974 --> 00:24:19,352 Myeong-jin does that out of habit sometimes. 395 00:24:19,435 --> 00:24:20,979 Well, it's almost lunchtime... 396 00:24:21,062 --> 00:24:24,107 I'll buy lunch in His Highness' stead. 397 00:24:24,190 --> 00:24:26,985 Oh, I'm very grateful. 398 00:24:30,029 --> 00:24:32,740 I prepared something in advance because I knew you were 399 00:24:32,824 --> 00:24:34,868 -such a generous person. -Prepared what? 400 00:24:34,951 --> 00:24:36,327 Master Kim! 401 00:24:36,411 --> 00:24:38,204 Come on in. 402 00:24:39,873 --> 00:24:42,417 I hope I came at the right time. 403 00:24:42,500 --> 00:24:44,752 Perfect timing. 404 00:24:44,836 --> 00:24:47,839 I knew you were going to treat us, so I ordered beforehand. 405 00:24:49,048 --> 00:24:50,550 Gosh. 406 00:24:56,890 --> 00:24:59,559 -Thank you, Scholar Park. -Thank you. 407 00:25:09,444 --> 00:25:12,155 -Enjoy. -Thank you. 408 00:25:27,754 --> 00:25:30,882 It's delicious. 409 00:25:30,965 --> 00:25:34,302 I thought I won't be able to have any lunch today. 410 00:25:34,385 --> 00:25:36,679 Does His Highness not give you anything to eat? 411 00:25:37,555 --> 00:25:38,806 Of course, not. 412 00:25:42,518 --> 00:25:46,105 The royal kitchen is overflowing with food, 413 00:25:46,189 --> 00:25:48,733 but I'm just a mere eunuch of the East Palace 414 00:25:48,816 --> 00:25:51,361 who only gets this much salary. 415 00:25:51,444 --> 00:25:55,073 If I miss lunchtime, no one will get me lunch. 416 00:25:55,740 --> 00:26:00,161 And His Highness makes me run so many errands. 417 00:26:00,245 --> 00:26:01,829 Go here, go there. 418 00:26:01,913 --> 00:26:03,831 Do this, do that. 419 00:26:03,915 --> 00:26:05,667 After I run all his errands, 420 00:26:05,750 --> 00:26:09,170 sometimes I find myself drinking a bowl of water for dinner. 421 00:26:09,254 --> 00:26:11,631 But he never once asked me 422 00:26:11,714 --> 00:26:13,800 if I had dinner. 423 00:26:17,929 --> 00:26:20,682 -What did I tell you? -Gosh. 424 00:26:20,765 --> 00:26:22,558 What do you think, Scholar Park? 425 00:26:25,561 --> 00:26:30,608 Everyone looks up to him calling him "Your Highness," 426 00:26:30,692 --> 00:26:33,653 so how could he know what the lowly people are going through? 427 00:26:34,570 --> 00:26:37,115 I think His Highness has a lot of problems. 428 00:26:38,241 --> 00:26:39,534 Have a drink. 429 00:26:39,617 --> 00:26:41,953 Here. Let's all have a drink. 430 00:26:46,916 --> 00:26:48,459 He has a lot of problems. 431 00:26:56,384 --> 00:26:59,554 His Highness is traveling in disguise? 432 00:27:00,596 --> 00:27:02,432 Manyeondang... 433 00:27:17,238 --> 00:27:19,866 For the time being, put everything aside 434 00:27:19,949 --> 00:27:21,534 and follow Go Sun-dol. 435 00:27:21,617 --> 00:27:25,038 Find out where he goes, what he does, 436 00:27:25,997 --> 00:27:27,790 and who he meets. 437 00:27:30,376 --> 00:27:33,338 Do not miss him for a second. 438 00:27:33,421 --> 00:27:34,505 Do you understand? 439 00:27:35,673 --> 00:27:36,758 Yes, My Lord. 440 00:27:41,262 --> 00:27:43,306 Beeswax is quite valuable, 441 00:27:43,389 --> 00:27:46,309 but you can buy it at the market pretty easily. 442 00:27:46,392 --> 00:27:48,978 He could get niter from the Weapons Bureau. 443 00:27:50,438 --> 00:27:51,689 But what about the sulfur? 444 00:27:51,773 --> 00:27:54,025 We'll find out once we question the merchants. 445 00:27:54,108 --> 00:27:55,401 I'll try to find out 446 00:27:55,485 --> 00:27:57,862 who bought the three items around the same time. 447 00:27:58,404 --> 00:27:59,739 How long will it take? 448 00:28:00,365 --> 00:28:02,075 I'll figure it out in five days. 449 00:28:02,158 --> 00:28:05,578 Be careful. Do not get hurt. 450 00:28:07,288 --> 00:28:08,373 Yes, Your Highness. 451 00:28:14,670 --> 00:28:16,339 You'll need it. 452 00:28:16,422 --> 00:28:18,466 You lost three nyangs, didn't you? 453 00:28:20,093 --> 00:28:22,428 I will be rooting for the War Department today. 454 00:28:22,512 --> 00:28:24,764 I bet three nyangs on your team. 455 00:28:24,847 --> 00:28:25,848 Right. 456 00:28:37,777 --> 00:28:39,695 When I heard you were playing, 457 00:28:39,779 --> 00:28:41,572 I bet on the Crown Prince's guards. 458 00:28:41,656 --> 00:28:45,952 I am very quick on my feet. 459 00:28:48,955 --> 00:28:49,997 Then... 460 00:28:50,081 --> 00:28:53,459 But I'll take this 461 00:28:53,543 --> 00:28:55,044 since refusing would be rude. 462 00:28:58,297 --> 00:29:00,633 I like money. 463 00:29:14,105 --> 00:29:15,565 You came such a long way. 464 00:29:15,648 --> 00:29:18,818 I should give you some allowance for your travel, my nephew. 465 00:29:18,901 --> 00:29:21,237 This is about showing the power of our family. 466 00:29:21,320 --> 00:29:23,364 Of course I'll travel as far as I have to. 467 00:29:31,581 --> 00:29:33,374 What did you say? 468 00:29:34,208 --> 00:29:36,127 The Confucian scholars did what? 469 00:29:36,836 --> 00:29:39,547 Your Majesty, we're here to give you a piece of advice. 470 00:29:39,630 --> 00:29:41,174 Long ago, thunder and lightning 471 00:29:41,257 --> 00:29:43,551 were considered omens of the sky. 472 00:29:43,634 --> 00:29:47,305 Please see to the revelation 473 00:29:47,388 --> 00:29:49,432 and try to understand what the sky wants 474 00:29:49,515 --> 00:29:51,934 and stop the disaster. 475 00:29:52,018 --> 00:29:54,270 The lightning bolt that struck the plum tree 476 00:29:54,353 --> 00:29:57,732 is obviously the sky punishing us. 477 00:29:57,815 --> 00:30:01,569 So we are begging you to respond to the will of the Heaven 478 00:30:01,652 --> 00:30:06,407 and fulfill the late King's duties. 479 00:30:06,491 --> 00:30:10,119 Long ago, a benevolent king... 480 00:30:11,162 --> 00:30:12,914 Seongju Magistrate Cho Du-won. 481 00:30:16,334 --> 00:30:18,377 Yangju Magistrate Cho Won-young. 482 00:30:22,673 --> 00:30:25,426 Jeolla Commander in Chief Kim Hyeong-woon. 483 00:30:28,095 --> 00:30:29,889 Half of them are from the Cho family 484 00:30:29,972 --> 00:30:33,100 and the other half are the in-laws or cousins of the Cho family. 485 00:30:33,184 --> 00:30:35,478 They're all related! 486 00:30:38,481 --> 00:30:43,611 All this came 487 00:30:43,694 --> 00:30:45,530 from that great Cho family. 488 00:30:46,072 --> 00:30:47,698 Fine. 489 00:30:47,782 --> 00:30:51,244 How shall I repent my sins 490 00:30:51,327 --> 00:30:54,247 for my virtue to reach the sky? 491 00:31:01,087 --> 00:31:03,881 Lightning bolts are a sign that 492 00:31:03,965 --> 00:31:06,092 God is angry at us. 493 00:31:06,175 --> 00:31:11,180 His anger has reached the plum tree in the palace, 494 00:31:11,264 --> 00:31:14,559 so of course there's a reason why it happened. 495 00:31:14,642 --> 00:31:17,144 -How strange. -Watch your mouth. 496 00:31:17,228 --> 00:31:18,980 During the reign of the late king, 497 00:31:19,063 --> 00:31:21,941 sometimes there were thunder and lightning without reason. 498 00:31:22,024 --> 00:31:24,569 And even if God is angry at us, 499 00:31:24,652 --> 00:31:27,822 how could you blame His Majesty? 500 00:31:27,905 --> 00:31:31,367 This country is overflowing with corrupt officials who don't know shame. 501 00:31:31,450 --> 00:31:34,370 If God is punishing this country, 502 00:31:34,453 --> 00:31:36,664 he must be punishing them. 503 00:31:36,747 --> 00:31:38,416 Your Majesty. 504 00:31:38,499 --> 00:31:42,211 Please show compassion for the people who are trembling in fear 505 00:31:42,295 --> 00:31:44,422 after the terrible disaster. 506 00:31:45,172 --> 00:31:49,010 Please show compassion for the people. 507 00:31:56,601 --> 00:31:58,227 By doing gamseon... 508 00:31:58,311 --> 00:32:00,605 GAMSEON: REDUCING THE NUMBER OF SIDE DISHES 509 00:32:01,689 --> 00:32:02,732 Why you... 510 00:32:03,232 --> 00:32:06,569 Please show self-restraint in front of God, 511 00:32:06,652 --> 00:32:07,945 Your Majesty. 512 00:32:10,364 --> 00:32:12,116 Gamseon... 513 00:32:13,284 --> 00:32:17,455 Lord Cho! What you're doing is blasphemous. 514 00:32:17,538 --> 00:32:20,041 How dare a subject ask His Majesty 515 00:32:20,124 --> 00:32:22,585 to do gamseon! 516 00:32:22,668 --> 00:32:24,295 Your Majesty, this is nonsense. 517 00:32:24,378 --> 00:32:26,130 Do not listen to them. 518 00:32:34,805 --> 00:32:36,182 If I do gamseon... 519 00:32:38,934 --> 00:32:40,936 If I do that, 520 00:32:43,773 --> 00:32:46,484 will I be able to repent for my lack of discretion 521 00:32:48,736 --> 00:32:53,532 and calm those people outside? 522 00:32:53,616 --> 00:32:55,576 -Your Majesty. -Your Majesty 523 00:32:55,660 --> 00:32:57,203 Your Majesty. 524 00:33:09,465 --> 00:33:10,675 Gamseon? 525 00:33:10,758 --> 00:33:14,053 And it was Uncle who made the suggestion? 526 00:33:14,136 --> 00:33:15,471 Yes, Your Highness. 527 00:33:20,351 --> 00:33:22,687 They are so vulgar, aren't they? 528 00:33:23,646 --> 00:33:27,525 It's not new that they're trying to control His Majesty 529 00:33:27,608 --> 00:33:29,527 by using the power of their family. 530 00:33:29,610 --> 00:33:33,948 His Majesty will accept the gamseon in the end. 531 00:33:34,031 --> 00:33:37,284 No one can beat them. 532 00:34:22,371 --> 00:34:24,832 It's good. It has a clean taste. 533 00:34:38,345 --> 00:34:40,473 His Majesty wasn't the only one 534 00:34:41,974 --> 00:34:45,311 who has been enjoying the delicacies. 535 00:34:47,855 --> 00:34:49,273 Understood? 536 00:34:50,399 --> 00:34:53,068 -Bottoms up. -Cheers. 537 00:34:54,779 --> 00:34:57,156 Gosh, you truly are amazing. 538 00:34:57,239 --> 00:35:02,244 We were almost fired after what happened at Byeokcheon, 539 00:35:02,328 --> 00:35:05,414 but you are the one who turned that into an opportunity to 540 00:35:05,498 --> 00:35:07,917 strengthen our power. 541 00:35:08,000 --> 00:35:09,043 Won-bo. 542 00:35:09,794 --> 00:35:11,462 I will always look up to you. 543 00:35:12,046 --> 00:35:13,047 Not this one? 544 00:35:13,964 --> 00:35:15,591 I will always trust you. 545 00:35:16,926 --> 00:35:18,010 You give it to him. 546 00:35:19,678 --> 00:35:20,805 He's eating it. 547 00:35:21,764 --> 00:35:22,973 Won-bo. 548 00:35:29,772 --> 00:35:32,566 Tell Cho Won-bo that 549 00:35:32,650 --> 00:35:36,237 I have repented 550 00:35:36,320 --> 00:35:39,156 after eating this meal with five side dishes. 551 00:35:44,620 --> 00:35:49,250 The power His Majesty is wielding 552 00:35:49,333 --> 00:35:53,337 was given by me and my family. 553 00:35:53,420 --> 00:35:58,217 I was just letting him know that he should never forget it, 554 00:35:58,300 --> 00:36:00,261 so please don't worry, Your Highness. 555 00:36:02,638 --> 00:36:06,642 I heard he overturned the royal table in rage. 556 00:36:08,018 --> 00:36:10,229 The royal table shows what is going on 557 00:36:10,312 --> 00:36:12,731 in the eight providences. 558 00:36:12,815 --> 00:36:15,651 He shouldn't be ignoring the efforts of his people. 559 00:36:27,288 --> 00:36:33,168 I'm sure His Majesty learned his lesson. 560 00:37:11,916 --> 00:37:15,252 You must not mess with the Cho family. 561 00:37:17,421 --> 00:37:20,049 It would be best 562 00:37:20,132 --> 00:37:22,885 if you keep that in mind, Your Majesty. 563 00:37:39,068 --> 00:37:41,320 Excuse me. 564 00:37:41,403 --> 00:37:43,072 Where's the Weapons Bureau? 565 00:37:43,155 --> 00:37:45,783 -Turn right at the corner. -Thank you. 566 00:37:56,794 --> 00:37:59,129 I'm here under the orders of the Crown Prince. 567 00:37:59,213 --> 00:38:02,925 Did anyone take niter from here recently? 568 00:38:03,842 --> 00:38:05,260 Wait here. 569 00:38:23,278 --> 00:38:24,947 You're sure it's him? 570 00:38:25,030 --> 00:38:26,031 Yes. 571 00:38:27,908 --> 00:38:30,077 I'll take this ledger to His Highness. 572 00:38:47,302 --> 00:38:49,388 Why would he? 573 00:38:59,356 --> 00:39:00,858 Thanks to you, 574 00:39:00,941 --> 00:39:03,110 my mother's back pain has gotten better. 575 00:39:03,193 --> 00:39:06,405 My mother wants to treat you to a meal, so please come visit us. 576 00:39:06,488 --> 00:39:08,907 I'm afraid your mother's back pain might come back, 577 00:39:08,991 --> 00:39:11,535 so please tell her she doesn't have to cook for me. 578 00:39:12,077 --> 00:39:13,120 Thank you. 579 00:39:13,203 --> 00:39:14,705 Any other suggestions? 580 00:39:32,014 --> 00:39:33,223 Eunuch Go. 581 00:39:38,020 --> 00:39:39,146 What brings you here? 582 00:39:40,355 --> 00:39:42,316 Nothing. It's nothing. 583 00:39:42,399 --> 00:39:44,026 It can't be nothing. 584 00:39:44,651 --> 00:39:46,653 Are you under His Highness' orders? 585 00:39:47,321 --> 00:39:48,822 No. 586 00:39:49,406 --> 00:39:53,035 I left the palace for personal reasons and saw you while I was passing by. 587 00:39:53,118 --> 00:39:56,455 Yes. I was passing by. 588 00:40:01,418 --> 00:40:03,378 Take care, Section Chief Han. 589 00:40:18,602 --> 00:40:21,438 His Highness will be so heartbroken 590 00:40:21,522 --> 00:40:23,565 when he sees this ledger. 591 00:40:27,069 --> 00:40:29,488 Did you look into who bought sulfur? 592 00:40:30,197 --> 00:40:33,283 We went to every apothecary to find who outbought the sulfur. 593 00:40:42,084 --> 00:40:44,586 Did you ask around the marketplace? 594 00:40:44,670 --> 00:40:46,672 It's in progress. 595 00:40:46,755 --> 00:40:50,175 There are a lot of merchants who sell beeswax in Hanyang. 596 00:40:50,259 --> 00:40:54,429 But if we find someone who bought sulfur and niter, 597 00:40:54,513 --> 00:40:56,431 we won't have to ask around anymore. 598 00:40:56,515 --> 00:40:57,641 Isn't that right? 599 00:41:02,396 --> 00:41:05,983 He was a big spender. He paid me good money 600 00:41:06,066 --> 00:41:08,694 and took all the beeswax I had. 601 00:41:10,612 --> 00:41:15,159 May I take this ledger? 602 00:41:15,242 --> 00:41:18,370 But which department are you from? 603 00:41:25,544 --> 00:41:29,506 Oh, I had no idea you were here under His Highness' orders. 604 00:41:29,590 --> 00:41:31,717 By all means, take it. 605 00:41:31,800 --> 00:41:32,885 -Goodbye then. -Bye. 606 00:41:49,526 --> 00:41:50,777 Gosh. 607 00:41:50,861 --> 00:41:52,196 Oh no. It's a mess. 608 00:41:52,237 --> 00:41:55,032 Are you okay? I'm sorry. I had a lot on my mind. 609 00:41:55,115 --> 00:41:59,161 You should watch where you're going. 610 00:41:59,244 --> 00:42:01,163 It will take forever 611 00:42:01,246 --> 00:42:03,081 to tack these up again. 612 00:42:03,790 --> 00:42:06,793 Forget it. You can just go. 613 00:42:08,837 --> 00:42:09,838 I'm sorry. 614 00:42:14,176 --> 00:42:17,387 When will I stack all this? 615 00:42:17,471 --> 00:42:18,555 Gosh. 616 00:42:39,743 --> 00:42:41,578 Who did you say? 617 00:42:42,537 --> 00:42:47,793 The one who bought beeswax, niter and sulfur at the same time is... 618 00:42:52,297 --> 00:42:54,675 It's true. 619 00:42:54,758 --> 00:42:57,177 I got the ledger from all three places. 620 00:43:02,474 --> 00:43:05,769 Let me see. I must check for myself. 621 00:43:15,112 --> 00:43:17,990 Beeswax, niter, and sulfur. 622 00:43:18,073 --> 00:43:21,326 So it wasn't the lightning bolt that set the plum tree on fire. 623 00:43:22,786 --> 00:43:24,705 It was him? 624 00:43:36,925 --> 00:43:39,094 What are the soldiers doing here? 625 00:43:39,177 --> 00:43:41,096 Do not leave a single person out. 626 00:43:53,388 --> 00:43:54,473 Mother. 627 00:43:55,182 --> 00:43:56,183 Mother. 628 00:44:02,397 --> 00:44:03,940 What do you think you're doing? 629 00:44:04,024 --> 00:44:06,234 I am under His Majesty's orders. 630 00:44:06,318 --> 00:44:07,486 His Majesty's orders? 631 00:44:07,569 --> 00:44:10,364 Do you even know who I am? 632 00:44:10,447 --> 00:44:13,784 Sinner Han Jung-eon. Come on out and receive His Majesty's orders. 633 00:44:32,177 --> 00:44:35,013 -Father. -His Majesty has ordered that Han Jung-eon 634 00:44:35,097 --> 00:44:37,474 is to be taken to the Royal Inspector's Office 635 00:44:37,557 --> 00:44:40,519 for mocking and insulting the royal family. 636 00:44:40,602 --> 00:44:43,021 What are you doing? Arrest him. 637 00:44:43,105 --> 00:44:44,231 Yes, sir. 638 00:44:47,317 --> 00:44:49,403 Mocking and insulting the royal family? 639 00:44:49,486 --> 00:44:51,238 Explain what's going on right now! 640 00:44:51,321 --> 00:44:52,364 Get out of the way. 641 00:44:53,031 --> 00:44:54,116 Stop! 642 00:45:00,122 --> 00:45:01,415 I'll explain. 643 00:45:04,626 --> 00:45:07,212 Your Highness, what are you... 644 00:45:11,842 --> 00:45:12,968 What brings you here? 645 00:45:13,051 --> 00:45:15,011 Nothing. It's nothing. 646 00:45:15,595 --> 00:45:17,472 Was he spying on me? 647 00:45:20,851 --> 00:45:23,979 You want to know why your father is under arrest? 648 00:45:25,063 --> 00:45:27,774 As you know, when the shaman talked about the curse, 649 00:45:27,858 --> 00:45:29,985 the plum tree in the palace was 650 00:45:30,068 --> 00:45:32,821 struck by lightning 651 00:45:32,904 --> 00:45:34,573 as if the curse was coming true. 652 00:45:34,656 --> 00:45:36,992 Plum tree is "Lee" in Chinese characters, 653 00:45:37,075 --> 00:45:40,746 so it shows that the shaman's curse is 654 00:45:40,829 --> 00:45:43,290 the will of God. 655 00:45:44,291 --> 00:45:47,711 But that wasn't the truth. 656 00:45:47,794 --> 00:45:50,005 The burning plum tree wasn't 657 00:45:50,088 --> 00:45:53,383 God's doing, but a human's. 658 00:45:55,719 --> 00:45:57,345 He used niter and sulfer 659 00:45:57,429 --> 00:46:00,807 to blow up the tree as if it was stuck by lightning 660 00:46:00,891 --> 00:46:03,727 and coated it with beeswax so the fire won't go out. 661 00:46:03,810 --> 00:46:06,354 It burned for so long that it was strange. 662 00:46:06,438 --> 00:46:09,232 Don't you think that's very creative, 663 00:46:09,316 --> 00:46:10,442 Lord Han? 664 00:46:12,194 --> 00:46:14,654 I heard a servant of yours bought 665 00:46:14,738 --> 00:46:17,532 beeswax as per your orders. 666 00:46:17,616 --> 00:46:19,284 Is that true? 667 00:46:19,910 --> 00:46:22,496 No, Your Highness. It was under my orders. 668 00:46:22,579 --> 00:46:26,458 I needed the beeswax for something else. My father has nothing to do with this. 669 00:46:26,541 --> 00:46:30,545 But I heard Lord Han was the one who took niter from the Weapons Bureau. 670 00:46:30,629 --> 00:46:32,631 Yes, Your Highness. 671 00:46:33,507 --> 00:46:35,759 And you also went to the apothecary 672 00:46:35,842 --> 00:46:37,636 to buy sulfur. 673 00:46:39,304 --> 00:46:42,766 Yes, Your Highness. 674 00:46:44,267 --> 00:46:47,229 You bought niter and sulfur which are used to make gunpowder 675 00:46:47,312 --> 00:46:50,065 for personal reasons? 676 00:46:50,148 --> 00:46:52,943 Surprisingly, everything you bought 677 00:46:55,153 --> 00:46:56,571 was used 678 00:46:57,823 --> 00:46:59,783 in an incident 679 00:46:59,866 --> 00:47:03,370 that threatened and curse the royal family. 680 00:47:05,539 --> 00:47:09,584 What do you think, Lord Han? 681 00:47:12,003 --> 00:47:17,717 No one would do that unless they plan to commit treason against the royal family. 682 00:47:19,970 --> 00:47:21,721 -My Lady. -My Lady. 683 00:47:22,389 --> 00:47:23,765 No, Father. 684 00:47:23,849 --> 00:47:26,142 How can you even say that word? 685 00:47:30,856 --> 00:47:34,943 There is no greater sin than treason. 686 00:47:35,026 --> 00:47:37,320 Treason is never accepted by heaven and earth 687 00:47:37,404 --> 00:47:39,489 and is never forgiven by the descendants. 688 00:47:39,573 --> 00:47:42,158 The one who leads the treason will be executed 689 00:47:42,242 --> 00:47:44,286 and this family will either become slaves 690 00:47:44,369 --> 00:47:46,246 or be exiled. 691 00:47:46,329 --> 00:47:49,708 It's only right that his whole family is wiped out. 692 00:47:49,791 --> 00:47:52,419 You must know that 693 00:47:52,502 --> 00:47:54,713 that is the law, Section Chief Han. 694 00:47:56,715 --> 00:48:00,176 Your Highness, please give me time to reinvestigate. 695 00:48:00,260 --> 00:48:03,221 I will prove my father's innocence. 696 00:48:03,305 --> 00:48:06,433 Is His Majesty's orders different from what I said? 697 00:48:06,892 --> 00:48:08,393 No, Your Highness. 698 00:48:10,562 --> 00:48:11,646 Stop. 699 00:48:14,816 --> 00:48:16,651 Open the shed. 700 00:48:16,735 --> 00:48:18,612 Pardon? Why? 701 00:48:21,781 --> 00:48:25,327 I will show you that Lord Han 702 00:48:25,410 --> 00:48:27,078 and Section Chief Han is innocent. 703 00:49:13,500 --> 00:49:16,336 What an outstanding candle made of high-quality beeswax. 704 00:49:16,419 --> 00:49:19,297 You needed the beeswax to make these candles 705 00:49:27,430 --> 00:49:30,266 and a wedding is a village feast. 706 00:49:30,350 --> 00:49:33,436 I guess you were planning to throw a big party for your son. 707 00:49:34,562 --> 00:49:37,357 Fire pouches for the firework festival. 708 00:49:43,113 --> 00:49:45,281 That's where the sulfur was used. 709 00:49:45,365 --> 00:49:48,284 Then there's only one thing left. 710 00:49:51,621 --> 00:49:53,915 Lord Han, where's the niter? 711 00:50:17,897 --> 00:50:19,983 Special Capital Magistrate Min 712 00:50:20,066 --> 00:50:21,985 asked me to get niter 713 00:50:22,068 --> 00:50:24,237 to repair the roof tiles. 714 00:50:24,320 --> 00:50:27,365 He was very fond of the pavilion his ancestors used to cherish, 715 00:50:27,449 --> 00:50:30,452 so he used to take good care of it 716 00:50:30,535 --> 00:50:33,538 when the roof was damaged due to heavy rain. 717 00:50:33,621 --> 00:50:35,457 That's why he needed the niter. 718 00:50:35,540 --> 00:50:38,835 I was going to send it with Seong-on 719 00:50:39,753 --> 00:50:42,756 when he was supposed to visit Special Capital Magistrate Min. 720 00:50:43,882 --> 00:50:46,509 But due to his death, 721 00:50:46,593 --> 00:50:48,720 it never found its owner. 722 00:50:57,645 --> 00:50:58,730 Did you hear all that? 723 00:50:59,397 --> 00:51:03,109 Does this prove their innocence? 724 00:51:05,028 --> 00:51:06,529 Yes, Your Highness. 725 00:51:06,613 --> 00:51:09,449 Now tell me. 726 00:51:11,034 --> 00:51:13,161 Who 727 00:51:15,205 --> 00:51:16,372 sent you? 728 00:51:17,832 --> 00:51:22,045 Your Majesty, I sent the soldiers of the Royal Inspector's Office 729 00:51:22,128 --> 00:51:24,130 as per your orders to Lord Han's house. 730 00:51:25,048 --> 00:51:27,550 You must punish them according to the law. 731 00:51:44,651 --> 00:51:47,028 Tell the person who sent you what you saw today. 732 00:51:47,112 --> 00:51:51,241 I will let His Majesty know that Lord Han is innocent. 733 00:51:51,324 --> 00:51:52,575 Yes, Your Highness. 734 00:51:54,494 --> 00:51:55,578 Let's go. 735 00:52:25,441 --> 00:52:26,484 Your Highness. 736 00:52:41,124 --> 00:52:46,337 I thought you didn't trust me anymore. 737 00:52:50,758 --> 00:52:53,720 A wise young man once told me, "Mu-shin-bul-lip." 738 00:52:53,803 --> 00:52:55,930 Without trust, we cannot stand. 739 00:52:56,014 --> 00:52:57,765 If you must abandon something, 740 00:52:57,849 --> 00:52:59,851 the first thing you should abandon 741 00:52:59,934 --> 00:53:02,020 is the soldiers, then the food, 742 00:53:02,103 --> 00:53:06,232 but trust is something you must never let go of. 743 00:53:06,524 --> 00:53:09,068 I'll be able to protect the country that way. 744 00:53:09,152 --> 00:53:13,489 Protecting my country and protecting my people are no different. 745 00:53:13,573 --> 00:53:15,366 Is it Go Sun-dol 746 00:53:17,994 --> 00:53:19,537 who said that? 747 00:53:20,705 --> 00:53:24,792 He also said "Bul-sil-gi-chin." 748 00:53:24,876 --> 00:53:26,711 A great future King 749 00:53:26,794 --> 00:53:29,088 should never lose those close to him. 750 00:53:30,381 --> 00:53:32,217 If I didn't want to lose you, 751 00:53:35,428 --> 00:53:37,096 I had to trust you. 752 00:53:37,180 --> 00:53:39,432 You must've contemplated a lot 753 00:53:41,643 --> 00:53:45,355 about why we would've needed 754 00:53:47,398 --> 00:53:52,237 niter, beeswax, and sulfur 755 00:53:53,613 --> 00:53:55,698 to believe me and my family. 756 00:54:04,958 --> 00:54:07,669 There was a ledger for sure. 757 00:54:07,752 --> 00:54:09,545 When did this get swapped? 758 00:54:10,672 --> 00:54:13,341 Gosh. Oh no. It's a mess. 759 00:54:15,385 --> 00:54:17,720 I ran into a merchant on my way out. 760 00:54:17,804 --> 00:54:19,806 He must've swapped the ledgers. 761 00:54:19,889 --> 00:54:22,684 Someone was following me. 762 00:54:24,310 --> 00:54:26,145 Who do you think took it? 763 00:54:26,229 --> 00:54:30,692 Lord Han's enemy and the King's father-in-law, Cho Won-bo. 764 00:54:30,775 --> 00:54:33,194 If he really was the one who swapped the ledgers, 765 00:54:33,278 --> 00:54:35,196 he must know what they mean. 766 00:54:35,280 --> 00:54:39,784 And if he knows what they mean, he must've already taken measures. 767 00:54:40,952 --> 00:54:42,996 He's not the one to miss an opportunity. 768 00:54:43,079 --> 00:54:45,957 And he never hesitates when there is prey in front of him. 769 00:54:46,749 --> 00:54:50,628 -Lord Han and Seong-on are in danger. -Then you believe that 770 00:54:50,712 --> 00:54:53,339 Lord Han is innocent? 771 00:54:53,423 --> 00:54:56,301 If Lord Han and Section Chief Han are innocent, 772 00:54:56,384 --> 00:54:57,969 they must've needed 773 00:54:58,052 --> 00:55:00,847 beeswax, niter and sulfur for something else. 774 00:55:00,930 --> 00:55:03,516 I wonder why they needed all that at the same time. 775 00:55:05,018 --> 00:55:08,938 Your Highness, if you open the shed... 776 00:55:09,022 --> 00:55:11,190 We'll be able to know 777 00:55:12,775 --> 00:55:14,360 why they needed them. 778 00:55:15,570 --> 00:55:21,200 -But what if when we open the shed... -And we don't find what we're looking for? 779 00:55:22,035 --> 00:55:25,038 It will be the same as ending his political career 780 00:55:25,121 --> 00:55:27,332 and his family will be destroyed. 781 00:55:27,415 --> 00:55:32,003 Then Cho Won-bo and his family 782 00:55:32,086 --> 00:55:36,007 would have gotten rid of their enemy and have more power than ever. 783 00:55:42,972 --> 00:55:44,098 Your Highness. 784 00:55:45,516 --> 00:55:47,518 Do you really not trust them enough 785 00:55:49,228 --> 00:55:50,772 to open the shed? 786 00:56:05,119 --> 00:56:07,080 Just like you said before, 787 00:56:11,459 --> 00:56:13,669 if I didn't get that ghost's letter... 788 00:56:14,504 --> 00:56:17,382 Your best friend will stab you in the back... 789 00:56:17,423 --> 00:56:21,135 When I became the Crown Prince, I decided to let go of all my friendships. 790 00:56:21,219 --> 00:56:24,055 If I didn't get that ghost's letter... 791 00:56:24,138 --> 00:56:25,473 I would've opened that shed 792 00:56:26,682 --> 00:56:29,435 with the trust 793 00:56:30,812 --> 00:56:32,730 of my old friend Seong-on. 794 00:56:44,826 --> 00:56:47,036 I will open that shed. 795 00:56:49,205 --> 00:56:50,873 I will trust 796 00:56:52,542 --> 00:56:54,043 Lord Han and Seong-on. 797 00:57:02,051 --> 00:57:03,302 Will you 798 00:57:08,015 --> 00:57:09,892 be my friend again? 799 00:57:13,521 --> 00:57:14,564 Your Highness. 800 00:57:17,358 --> 00:57:18,776 There wasn't a single moment 801 00:57:20,361 --> 00:57:23,239 when I wasn't your friend. 802 00:57:32,290 --> 00:57:34,125 I don't know what's wrong with me. 803 00:57:37,336 --> 00:57:39,172 I can't stop crying. 804 00:57:47,680 --> 00:57:48,890 It's a miracle. 805 00:57:50,808 --> 00:57:54,312 Two people meeting, trusting and depending on each other. 806 00:57:54,395 --> 00:57:55,480 Yes. 807 00:57:56,898 --> 00:57:58,483 That is a miracle. 808 00:58:01,444 --> 00:58:04,363 I'm planning to make that miracle every day. 809 00:58:05,990 --> 00:58:09,702 I will have a friend, I will trust in that friend 810 00:58:09,785 --> 00:58:13,456 and I will protect him. 811 00:58:44,111 --> 00:58:46,030 SPECIAL THANKS TO YOON SEOK-HYUN 812 00:59:04,632 --> 00:59:06,884 OUR BLOOMING YOUTH 813 00:59:07,134 --> 00:59:09,845 Will you be my friend too? 814 00:59:09,929 --> 00:59:12,139 His Highness, the future king, 815 00:59:12,223 --> 00:59:15,560 is someone who can't even keep his private and public life separate. 816 00:59:15,643 --> 00:59:18,771 Using the misfortune of the royal family... 817 00:59:18,854 --> 00:59:22,692 -Why are you looking at me like that? -Bring him to me alive. 818 00:59:22,775 --> 00:59:24,902 I will do as your ordered, Your Majesty. 819 00:59:25,695 --> 00:59:28,406 All the cases are pointing to Byeokcheon. 820 00:59:28,489 --> 00:59:29,657 Enter. 821 00:59:29,740 --> 00:59:32,535 The Crown Prince can't be involved in political affairs. 822 00:59:32,618 --> 00:59:35,140 I hear you're from Byeokcheon. 823 00:59:35,173 --> 00:59:39,904 Ripped and resynced by YoungJedi