[The following program recreated historical events by adding fictional characters and situations]
Episode 11
Who is the woman before me?
Are you really Prince Suyang's daughter?
Stop.
How dare you appear before me?
I shall strangle you and that treacherous father of yours!
I will strike you until vengeance is mine!
My name is Lee Seryeong.
May you survive and live to see the day when you'll slay me.
I shall await the day when you bring demise upon me.
Would you go through with this even if staying with her could endanger your life?
How could I spend the rest of my days with a woman, when I love another?
Who is the woman before me? Are you really Prince Suyang's daughter?
I shall strangle you and that treacherous father of yours!
I will strike you until vengeance is mine!
What do you think you're doing?
Let me escort you back home.
You needn't meddle in other people's matters.
Not when it involves my future bride returning home alone!
I wishn't spend a single moment with a heinous recreant like you.
My Lady... We must return now.
My Lady...
These dwellings feel cold to me, unfamiliar.
Where have you been?
She took a saunter to free her mind.
I met that man at the capital bureau prisons.
Quite the resolve you grace your father with...
The same man you saved by pointing that blade at your throat, right?
You vowed to follow my every wish if I spared his life.
I trust that promise wasn't in vain?
I have not forgotten it.
We shall soon set a date with Prefect Shin.
I hope you will soon find the peace of mind to make it a jubilant day for us all.
The same man you saved by pointing that blade at your throat, right?
Don't witness his departure in the morn.
Were you really going to strangle her?
Was she not someone you once felt devotion for?
You knew she was Suyang's daughter, didn't you?
If I told you she put her life at stake to save you,
would you believe me?
It has nothing to do with me.
It hasn't?!
I see... So it did not matter to you.
Shin Myeon!
I have a favor to ask you.
Find Agang and my sister-in-law for me.
And in exchange for that,
you may slay me at your leisure.
I have no intention of sparing Kim Seungyu.
You will die in any case.
It is my last favor.
If they're still alive, help them find refuge!
And why would I help a treacherous convict's kinfolk?
You know that my father was innocent!
Had your father decided to strike Prince Suyang first,
now I would be behind bars, and you here in my stead.
Blame your destiny.
Destiny...
Will destiny cleanse your hands of all the bloodshed they brought forth?
What will you do with Agang and her mother?
Give me an answer before you leave!
Farewell... Kim Seungyu.
Shin Myeon!
Shin Myeon!!
Ha!
They must be rejoicing in the belief that they saved Prince Anpyeong.
My brother's prose is always a sight to behold.
Lamentably, a sight you shall no longer behold.
I brought someone whose skills are unparalleled all over the capital.
[Lee Yong] (Prince Anpyeong's Birth Name)
Halt.
We are escorting this criminal to his exile, may you free the way.
Do you see Prince Anpyeong as someone capable of treason?
I have something to discuss with my brother, so give us a moment.
Must I repeat myself?
Your Highness...
I've heard you'll be sent far away.
You saved me from the claws of demise, so what journey could I not endure?
All I can lament is the fact I could not protect Your Highness to the end.
I pray you will be well.
Brother.
I shall prove your innocence, so you must endure any and all distress.
Geumseong.
What you must do now is assist His Majesty.
I shall return to bring an end to Suyang's tyranny,
and never rest until I witness His Majesty be lauded as a great ruler.
My apologies.
His Highness has a long journey ahead of him.
- Stay away! - Seungyu!
- Seungyu!! - I said stay away!
Seungyu, you must survive.
Get moving!
My Lady...
There will be blood all over your lips...
Just cry and let it go, instead.
It's Uncle, Mother...
Agang, be quiet.
Uncle!!
Agang! Agang!!
Agang, wake up... Open your eyes, please!
Naeuri... Please call a physician, Naeuri...
They're criminals, stay away.
- Agang... - My Lady, let us go now.
She's a relative of his. Of the master.
My La... My Lady!
She is...
Hey... Let her through, she's Prince Suyang's daughter.
I must take that child to a physician.
And treat a criminal?! I cannot allow it.
What could you possibly blame on that child?
Is there truly no mercy in you?
Is it because they're Seungyu's kinfolk?
Take your leave.
I'm pleading with you.
Should that child perish, I would never forgive myself.
And would it not be the same for you?
Who are you?
The child is hurting, so let us go.
Looks like she suffered a convulsion because of the shock.
I will bring something to treat her, so wait here.
I do not know your name, but how can I repay your kindness...
Never you mind.
Why did you so kindly help me?
That is because...
After losing my family, I was writhing in horror at the thought of losing her as well.
I shall forever be grateful...
Forgive me.
I am truly sorry.
Why are you saying that?
Reinvestigate?!
We must ascertain the truth and avoid sacrificing any more impeccant victims.
Impeccant victims, you say?
Does that imply you believe I acted upon groundless insinuations?
I am merely attempting to restore our due course of law.
Sending Uncle Anpyeong in exile without any clear evidence is unconscionable.
Sire...
Royal Secretary Shin Sukju seeks your audience.
Let him in.
What brings you here?
Sire...
A letter filled with ominous utterances was discovered in Prince Anpyeong's quarters.
What is that supposed to mean? Ominous utterances?
It is with great distress I bring this to your attention,
but Prince Anpyeong contacted Hamgil Province Governor Lee Jingok,
ordering him to deploy troops and strike Your Majesty and Prince Suyang,
in an attempt to ascend the throne in your stead.
Th... There is no way.
It is without a shadow of a doubt Prince Anpyeong's handwriting.
Here is your clear evidence, Sire.
And for that, Anpyeong must pay this treacherous affront with his life.
Uncle...
What did he want from me?
I apologize, His Highness just told me to escort you there.
I've heard Eungeum say how you always liked the chirping sound of birds.
Why bother with such frivolous...
With this, I hope I will once again see that beautiful smile grace Your Highness' visage.
By good luck, both Prince Anpyeong and my friend Seungyu escaped with their lives.
So one by one...
I shall build fortresses around you and His Majesty, and forever protect you.
Your Highness...
What is the matter?
We received a message from the palace.
The courtiers are petitioning for Prince Anpyeong to be poisoned.
I shall head there.
- May you sentence him. - May you sentence him.
Sentence traitor Anpyeong to death by poisoning for his misdeeds!
May you sentence him!
We have clear evidence of his treacherous malefaction!
Sentence him to death as he deserves, and bring stability back to our state matters!
- May you sentence Anpyeong to death! - May you sentence him!
Sire! May you order Anpyeong's death by poisoning!
Sentence him!
Sire...
Sire.
Other memorials petitioning for Uncle Anpyeong's execution?
Hyungnim... I'm getting sick in here.
Just tell them to end it right here, uh?
Wait.
What's the point? It's not like the water will change if we do.
- We'd only delay our return. - You little...
Should we not first find the perfect resting place for them all?
What is it?
Unless you want to die here, listen well.
Know where this ship is headed?
- Where else? To Ganghwa... - We are long past Ganghwa.
What?!
- What are you prattling on about? - Wake up!
We're not headed to Ganghwa, but straight to hell.
What's that supposed to mean?
How about that ship that has been following us since we sailed?
Sh... Ship?!
They're going to feed us all to the fish.
No way...
*Lee Seonggye, Joseon founder
It's exactly here that Taejo the Great* buried countless Goryeo royals.
And he could not even begin to compare with Prince Suyang's cruelty.
I'll be damned...
Want to make it alive?
I asked you whether you want to survive.
So, what? Are you willing to die right here?
Who is next on your list now?
Will I be the one?
Think I could sleep at night, haunted by the distress of parting with my dear brother?
Only of mendacious shadows can your covetous whims be made!
For as the heavens are my witness, I shall never forgive your tyranny.
I can commiserate with your deep sorrow,
but I suggest you refrain from such vilipending demeanor.
Aigoo... Aigoo, I'm dying!
Aigoo... My stomach!
Aigoo... Someone, please help!
You son of a bitch, will you give it a rest?
You have a death wish?
I said stay put, you bastard!
How dare you?!
I said don't move!
All right. All right, fine...
Here.
What are you doing?
Set us free.
You must be out of your mind.
The key!
Do what I said!
See, what did I tell you? Strike the iron while it's hot.
See what happens if I hear one more word!
Send the signal.
It's my last warning! Bring us the key!
It's an order! Bring the key.
Give it here!
The key.
Hurry up and give it here!
Don't rush me...
Your Highness...
So how... How did it go?
Royal edict!
Criminal Lee Yong, accept your sentence at once!
Your Majesty must never...
ever forgive...
Prince Anpyeong and Kim Seungyu have become companions...
on their way to the netherworld.
Not a single one of them must be spared.
Come!
- Finish them off! - Yes.
Shoot!
- Hurry up and shoot! - Keep shooting!
They're trying to escape! Trail them!
Actually, I had something to tell you.
You're a relative of Kim Jongseo, aren't you?
How do you know that?
I had the chance to meet you once.
And so I could recognize you, for I recalled your child.
I see.
Your brother-in-law averted his execution, and was exiled to Ganghwa Island.
Is that true?
Yes.
I saw him firsthand.
What a relief... What great relief.
You have given me and my child hope.
These quarters do not befit your presence.
No...
As you will soon be promoted, you will come to cherish them in your memories.
And we shall soon summon you to the palace,
so let that promotion suffice for the time being.
I am deeply humbled.
- Go inside now. - Yes.
Seryeong.
What brings you here?
That lady looked like one of those criminals' kindred?
Why is she walking free?
That's...
The child was sick, so we brought her to a physician.
And who might they be...
Councilor Kim Jongseo's granddaughter and daughter-in-law.
So your benevolence is to blame. Knowing how fond of children you are.
Bless me with a grandchild, too.
Father...
Your marriage has now been decided, so no need to be so bashful.
Run!
Find refuge!
What are you doing?
Get up!
This is not the time to die! Run!
Let's go.
Trail them!
They're running away!
Quick!
Catch them!
Stop there!
Catch him!
Here.
Let's go!
Kim Seungyu...
Continuing to run away without a weapon is insane.
So, what now?
We must hide until dark.
And where?!
Suyang!
Even demise shan't quell my vengeful wrath!
Stay put.
Father!!
They're here!
Are you that eager to die?
We looked all over, but no trace of him.
They've been hiding well.
If we could only get rid of Kim Seungyu, we would reap immense rewards...
He's trapped anyway!
Let us start searching again in the morn.
Hyungnim... This looks a little too dangerous, so let's move to the shore.
Ehh... Damned rats...
Where are you?
They're gone.
Come out.
Listen well.
You're not the only one haunted by resentment.
So if what you wish for is not a fruitless death but vengeance,
wait for the right moment.
All the others must have been killed by now?
We're on the same side.
We must hasten and find a way to survive.
This islet must feel just as unfamiliar to them as it does to us.
Based on my long-lasting experience on the battlefield,
the best course of action would be waiting for the right time to steal their boat.
- Were you a man of arms? - That's right.
So we'd steal their boat without a single weapon?
Let's suppose we do manage to steal their boat.
Let's suppose we do.
Then, how would you face that other boat which kept trailing us?
He's got a point.
Which garrison were you from?
None of your business.
Still, we can't go on running in circles.
But if we resist a few days, would they not give up and leave?
Not until they fulfill their task.
He's right.
Unless we first kill them all, we'll be the ones to be slaughtered.
So, what do you suggest we should do?
By now, they must have already unloaded everything on the beach.
So we must get hold of some weapons right now.
Because if we can't, we will all be killed in the morrow.
Be that as it may, what can we possibly do?!
Where are you going? Come.
Are we surviving together or would you rather die?
It's too muddy over there, we'll leave traces.
Who's there?
Catch them!
Stop!
Out of the forest.
Don't.
Father...