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Your Majesty.
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty. Please just kill me!
My gosh!
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty! Great!
Entering the Royal Palace.
Excuse me.
Why are you blocking the door?
Let me introduce myself. I was assigned to the Yemungwan.
I'm the chronicle keeper, Yoon Yi-seo.
The newbie.
Yes.
Your responsibility is crucial.
I'll devote my life to serve the Majesty.
A royal chronicle keeper shouldn't say that.
You must record everything the King does and says.
It's a critical duty!
Are you going to ignore fairness and objectivity?
How could you guide the king this way?
Listen, you two.
Don't scare him on his first day.
Welcome! You're educated and from a good family.
You're healthy and you look...
A chronicle keeper must look good.
What you just said… Were you sincere?
For a moment, I forgot about the chronicle keeper's duty.
-I'm satisfied. -Pardon?
-Let's go! -Yes.
Where to?
Your Majesty.
The new chronicle keeper,
Yoon Yi-seo, is here to greet you.
Damn it.
Your Majesty!
-Your-- -That's enough.
Come closer.
-Hand. -Pardon me?
Give me your hand.
You have chubby hands.
Other side.
You're not a typical scholar.
-Close your eyes. -Pardon?
Your eyes!
I've heard that you have a brilliant talent.
You never forget what you see and hear.
-Thank you, Your Majesty-- -Enough!
Who taught you to talk like an old man?
-Did you teach him? -No!
-Why would he say that-- -Eyes!
-Saw the Dragon with Cloud on the ceiling? -Pardon?
Yes, I saw it.
-How many magical beads? -Pardon?
How many magical beads?
Two... There are two beads.
-How many toes did you see? -Pardon me?
Toes!
Do you always make people ask you twice?
No.
How many toes?
Five on each foot.
There are four legs.
There are 40 toes.
Fine.
Now...
how many scales are on the dragon's tail?
How many scales are on the dragon's tail?
I'm not sure where exactly the dragon's tail starts.
When compared to the other part,
there are eight.
What's his name?
Yoon Yi-seo, Majesty.
Yoon Yi-seo.
Obo!
Let's call him Obo.
Yes, Majesty.
Good work.
-Obo! -Pardon?
Your Majesty.
Relay any information regarding the King to me from now on.
You've heard, right?
Our King is arrogant and incompetent.
We have several allies in the Royal Palace.
It's not hard. You just have to tell us what you see and hear.
On three, give me your answer.
One.
Two.
Who do you think you're threatening, asshole?
Do you think I became a chronicle keeper to kiss your ass?
This is absurd.
What you're asking is ridiculous!
Son of a bitch.
You curse more than I expected.
Your Majesty.
Sir.
Do you know your basic duty?
Five steps.
Never be more than five steps away from me.
Yes, Your Majesty.
"Dokwang."
The scarecrow appeared outside the four main gates.
It resembles the King.
What does that sign say?
-Move aside! -Hurry up, move aside!
Hurry, move aside!
Bring it to me.
Move aside!
Take me...
-Take me to His Majesty. -Are you all right?
Please...
Please take me to His Majesty.
Please take me to...
Your Majesty.
He was the Dokwang in Hamgil.
-When was he found? -At about 4 p.m. today.
-Cause of death? -We must do an autopsy to confirm.
Do the autopsy immediately.
I'm sorry.
White phosphorus.
Its ignition point is low,
so it will ignite with just a spark.
If you don't know, it looks like he self-ignited.
White phosphorus also cause paralysis.
That's why he didn't writhe even when his head caught on fire.
Clearly,
someone near him sparked the fire.
But...
they could've killed him earlier...
so, why kill him in a public place?
Second page.
Read the report.
Yes, Your Majesty.
The report says the incident occurred on market day.
Hundreds of people on the street.
Market day... Hundreds of people...
Where in the market?
It says it was near the tavern.
To the right of the tavern, there are vegetable and dried fish shops.
-Across-- -An open space.
Mainly for peddlers.
-Who was there today? -Today...
there was a scarecrow.
A scarecrow?
People gathered to see what was written on it.
What was it?
Your Majesty...
it's too profane.
You're making me ask you twice.
What was written?
"Hell fire...
will burn many heads.
A fire from the Hades will burn the Han River.
And the King's wrath will burn down the country.
As the light fades and joy fills in,
the world of Maitreya is far."
Majesty, my apologies.
"As the light fades and joy fills in." Do you see it?
-It's a meaningless rumor-- -I am "Light of the Sun."
And Joy...
My nephew's name is Joy.
It means Prince Jaseong will take my throne.
This is not...
a mere meaningless rumor.
-Follow me, Obo. -Yes, Majesty.
According to the investigation, for the last two weeks,
scarecrows were found in all eight provinces of Joseon.
And the same thing was written on all the scarecrows.
Other details?
One thing we've noticed is
that the scarecrows were dispersed around Hamgil.
I'm not sure who set up such a plan, but it's clever.
Hamgil province...
Bring Nam Gun-hee, their envoy.
-Majesty, an investigation-- -Two Dokwang members were killed.
Are we just going to stay defenseless?
Brother.
My brother.
There will be no more bloodshed in the Palace.
I'm going to be...
fully responsible for our father's sins.
Brother!
My little brother...
You don't have to worry about anything.
Brother, please stay strong!
Please...
look after my son.
-My Prince Jaseong. -Brother!
Brother!
Brother,
there won't be more bloodshed in the Palace.
I will make sure of it.
It feels great
to have the four of us together like this.
Right, son-in-law?
By the way,
you look like you have concerns.
Is there something that I'm not aware of?
Excellency,
the King's called…
for me.
Why?
The King has been sending his subordinates...
to Hamgil.
To Hamgil province?
What about our mine?
It's currently closed.
Why is it so difficult to control him?
He has no clue who should be running this country.
Excellency,
it's time to act.
Treason against the King?
We have no choice.
We must act before the King finds out
about the iron ore.
If the iron ore is taken, how will we make money?
What are you thinking?
For someone with way too many duties,
the throne is...
just a burden.
He doesn't have to sit on the throne
to run this country.
By any chance...
do the strange rumors going around have anything to do with you?
I'll let you know later.
I'm leaving now.
Okay.
I guess you heard.
Majesty, the Hamgil envoy is here.
General!
Welcome.
How does it feel to be here after so long?
How have you been, my brother?
Thanks for asking, Majesty.
You don't have to call me brother.
Indeed.
Like my teacher said, you're very humble.
I'm flattered, Majesty.
Right.
Have you heard anything about me recently?
I haven't heard anything.
Like I'm the best swordsman in Joseon.
You always held your tongue.
Anyway...
How is Hamgil province?
Invasions by Northern barbarians have decreased.
You're doing great, as expected.
I am honored, Majesty.
I still have a lot of work to do.
Speaking of which,
I have a favor to ask you.
The atmosphere in the capital isn't good.
As of today, you're the Vice Minister of War.
Please stand by my side.
-Your Majesty... -What?
Is there a problem?
Thank you, Your Majesty.
I'm ready to sacrifice my post.
He's a sly old fox, indeed.
If I wasn't the King,
I'd love to compete with him to find out
who's the best swordsman in Joseon.
Oh, well.
You'll have to be my opponent.
Follow me, Obo.
There you go.
Get in position.
How can I dare to point a sword at Your Majesty?
This is a wooden sword.
I can't obey you, Majesty.
-Please, withdraw your order! -You can't obey me?
No, Majesty.
Are you sure?
A royal command?
Please withdraw it!
It's a royal command.
Get in position.
I can't dare...
Get in position.
I really can't...
-You said it's a royal command, right? -Yes, I did.
In that case,
since you are determined,
I'll obey your royal command.
You should've said that sooner.
Okay!
Get in position.
Not bad!
Excellency.
Chronicle keeper Yoon. What are you doing here?
Thank you for all you've done for me.
I know I wasn't qualified, but thanks for supporting and helping me.
I'll never forget your kindness.
This duty...
I had no idea this dokwang duty
involved such a heavy responsibility.
I'm not qualified.
Before I entered the Palace,
-my father-- -He's very ill, isn't he?
I saw him last night,
he seems healthy.
But, you see...
What exactly is dokwang?
Why do I have to be involved in secret affairs?
It looks very dangerous.
That's a chronicle keeper's job. What can I do?
Keeper by day, dokwang by night.
-It's the King's secret organization-- -Why was I chosen?
Why are you asking me?
His Majesty decided!
-It was His Majesty's decision? -Of course!
I was against it.
My goodness.
Why is the fog so dense?
It's not your first time fishing.
Haven't you seen a fog like this?
Didn't you hear about the rumors?
They say there's a ghost fish.
Stop wasting your energy talking nonsense.
Hurry up, pull the net.
What are you doing? Haul in the net!
Look there!
His Majesty has arrived!
Your Majesty!
Today, we request to discuss plans
to ease public unrest.
Rumors are spreading like wildfire among our people.
I'm sure you're aware of it,
spreading rumors is prohibited by law,
and whoever violates it should be severely punished.
Don't you know this?
However,
you should see the appearance of a ghost fish
as a sign from heaven.
Your Majesty,
the rumors involving Prince Jaseong
shouldn't be ignored.
-Did you say Prince Jaseong? -Yes, Majesty.
Prince Jaseong is your brother's son, Crown Prince Uigyeong.
I shouldn't mention this,
but other descendants will try to expand their power,
and Prince Jaseong serves a good cause.
That being said,
you must take appropriate measures.
Obo.
Yes, Majesty.
Do you want to know the reality of Joseon?
This is a family tree above second rank.
Doesn't it look like a cobweb?
They came into power by helping the king.
Their power has been growing for decades.
Through marriage, they're linked as families.
There are many officials who rely on their power.
Not only in Hanyang,
but all around the country.
Even though I'm the King,
I can't do anything without their consent.
I can't allow...
Prince Jaseong to stay in Hanyang.
I haven't seen my nephew for a long time.
He's from the royal family,
so I've kept him away from the Palace, worried it may hurt you.
Queen Dowager feels lonely, too.
Don't worry, let him enter the Palace to greet her.
I'll obey your order.
The tea fragrance is nice.
When my brother was alive,
I used to drink this tea.
If you like the tea,
I'll have some sent to the Palace.
That would be wonderful.
Your Majesty!
I was getting ready to be punished.
Why?
Is it because of the rumors?
It's all because of me.
Please, punish me.
They are baseless rumors.
Don't listen to them.
Let me look at you.
You've become a man.
Are you 12 already?
Yes, Majesty.
Right. You're a big man now.
You should travel the country, acquire some knowledge.
New ideas and cultures are in harmony
with the emerging new era.
When you return, after learning,
you'll be a valued citizen.
In the future, you should look at the bigger world,
and have great ambition.
Yes, Majesty. I'll make sure to do that.
Your Majesty, last night, Prince Jaseong was kidnapped.
Who are you?
You're very commanding, even in this situation.
The royal family blood is different.
Don't look at me like that.
I might be able to put you on the throne--
The throne?
How can you say that?
Prince Jaseong,
if I ask you to die, you will die.
If I want you to be a King,
then you'll become a King.
Your Majesty.
Ask the Ministry of Justice to search for the prince.
According to witnesses,
the fish found in Gwangnaru was around 49 feet.
Your Majesty…
Forty-nine feet...
If it's that big, it's fair to call it a ghost fish.
Right?
What do you think?
Do you think we have such a thing in Joseon?
I feel exhausted due to a heavy workload.
I'm afraid I'll get sick.
With that said,
I thought about taking you all on a cruise as a thank you
for your hard work.
Where should we go?
Majesty, how can we go on a cruise during this political instability?
That is utterly unreasonable.
What's wrong with the politics?
We heard Prince Jaseong disappeared last night.
Rumors say that he hid
in order to gather traitors and take the throne.
What do you mean Prince Jaseong has disappeared?
I ordered Prince Jaseong
to investigate the iron ore problem in Hamgil.
Due to the iron ore crisis, the production of weapons
and necessities of our people became a major issue.
I've asked our very clever Prince Jaseong to solve it.
What proof do you have against Prince Jaseong?
If you don't want to drive a wedge between me and my relatives,
don't ever say that again.
Royal Secretary, prepare a boat.
The location is...
Gwangnaru.
It feels good to get out of the Palace.
What's wrong?
Are you afraid there's a ghost fish?
Your Majesty, many people have seen it.
Even if the rumor is true,
you're with Joseon's best swordsman. So, why worry about it?
Right.
Why that long face?
Your Majesty, although the ghost fish is important,
we should look for Prince Jaseong first.
Majesty...
-Your Majesty. -They won't kill him.
Or they wouldn't have kidnapped him.
What is that?
Look!
Your Majesty!
So it is really true.
Your Majesty!
Row!
Majesty, they're…
They're whalers' descendants.
Today, we'll catch a ghost fish, not a whale.
Row!
Let's go, Obo.
Where are we going?
To catch a ghost fish.
-This is a rare experience. -Majesty!
Let's go.
Row!
It's a hit!
-Stop! -It's a hit!
Your Majesty!
Turn the boat around! Hurry up!
Grab the boat!
What are you doing?
Hurry!
No!
Keep going.
Obo, hold me.
Row!
I apologize in advance!
Row!
Mother!
Call the royal physician!
-Your Majesty! -Your Majesty, are you all right?
Majesty, please wake up!
-Majesty. -Majesty!
You can't die like this!
Your Majesty!
Obo.
I'll be fine if you shut up.
Are you all right?
I'm sure the harpoon hit the fish.
But it's like the harpoon was thrown into an empty space.
I didn't feel anything.
I'm pretty sure the harpoon I threw hit the body of a fish.
However,
I didn't feel anything.
A ghost fish...
Obo.
Do you think that was a ghost fish?
You saw it, too.
With your own eyes. How can you doubt it?
Anything suspicious?
It was pretty chaotic.
So, nothing.
Hey.
Don't just follow me around
bothering me all the time.
Can't you help once in a while?
-I saved your life today... -Are you bragging about it?
Don't just sit around!
I'm done drawing.
Why are you grinding an ink stick?
You're so frustrating.
What is it? Did you remember something?
-Your Majesty! -You scared me.
Underneath the ghost fish…
I saw a big turtle.
A turtle?
Yes.
-Obo. -Yes, Majesty.
The rumors don't mention a turtle.
Why do you think that is?
Whoever started the rumors didn't want us to know about the turtle.
That's right.
If they want to hide that,
it means I must find out why.
Have you heard of a shaman named Seon-hwa?
No.
She is very popular.
She can see the future.
And...
this shaman showed up here
at the same time this rumor started to spread.
Do you think the shaman is the one
who started the rumors?
Obo, what do you think?
What could a shaman gain from spreading such a rumor?
That's why we have to go see her.
Let me see. What should I wear today?
What is this?
-Am I wrong? -What are you doing?
Hurry up, get changed.
Are you curious?
Yes.
This is specially made for magic.
Here, take a look.
-It's empty. -Yes.
Take a look.
Magic is about tricking the eyes.
But in here...
is where the logic and nature lies.
In France, I heard this symbol represents the King.
Do you know magic?
The magician who taught me magic once told me
that my hands are exquisite
and I'd become Joseon's best magician.
I see.
What? Don't you trust me?
No, I trust you.
-Obo! -Your Majesty, are you all right?
Majesty!
Your Majesty! What's going on?
Seriously?
Seriously what?
What about it?
Nothing.
I heard you wanted to quit.
That's ridiculous.
Your Majesty,
that's not true.
Don't forget, once we get in the shrine, act like a friend.
-Yes, Majesty. -Don't call me Majesty.
Okay, my friend.
Like that, right?
Are you crazy?
Aren't you leaving?
What troubles do you have that brought you here?
Your Majesty.
My name is Majesty!
My friend, Jeon-ha,
has so many worries.
He's so sensitive.
You jerk.
Who has no worries these days?
I have nothing to worry about.
He wants to serve in the Royal Palace. What is his future like?
Can I be his friend?
He...
He has an exceptional talent.
Do you mean me?
You will serve the King.
Your talent will guide the King to govern well.
However...
I'm not sure whether your talent will be fully used.
The King lacks virtue,
and he is very incompetent--
Watch your mouth.
This jar contains auspicious souls.
Ask the souls if the King is worthy
of your service.
The souls are agitated.
The souls calmed down.
I've calmed them for now.
Their anger toward the King is...
just the beginning.
Let's go.
Let's just go.
Hurry up.
What's wrong with you?
What did you say?
Let's go, my friend.
Thank you.
Goodbye.
Are you thinking about the shaman?
-No. -Yes, you are.
You don't say what's in your mind.
Here.
When did you...
When do you think?
What's wrong with you?
What did you say?
Let's go.
-Drink it. -Pardon?
You want me to drink...
-some kind of ghost water? -Why?
Won't you? This is a royal order.
How could...
-This... -I understand.
There's no choice.
-What are you doing? -If you won't drink, there's no choice.
-I have to. -You shouldn't!
-Don't stop me. -Give it to me.
Give it to me.
What's wrong with you?
Here.
No?
Seriously?
-This... -What is it?
This thing is...
-fizzy. -Fizzy?
The water is bubbly.
Here. Keep it safe.
Majesty, the Palace is not this way.
Be quiet.
-Someone is following us. -What?
Are you looking for me?
By your expression, you must know who I am.
Do you think the King would walk around without an escort?
Let me offer you a more suitable opponent.
Heuk-woon!
Heuk-woon.
-Where are you? -Majesty.
Heuk-woon!
Your Majesty!
My gosh!
Do you have to show up at the last minute?
Is this on purpose?
Give me your order.
What?
Don't kill him.
Who is he, Majesty?
Heuk-woon, the swordsman responsible for my protection.
It's my fault, Majesty.
That's fine.
You can't stop a man from killing himself.
I'm not his only servant.
I've studied hard for 15 years and I excelled in the test.
But look at me now.
He wants me to be a chronicle keeper, a dokwang and a butcher?
It looks good.
Your Majesty, do you feel better
if you bully me like this?
It's an Ilhwangdo.
What is that?
It's the Jurchen people's weapon.
Why'd they attack Your Majesty?
Interesting.
Do you know the Sipin Village, in Hamgil?
There was an incident.
The village people were attacked and slaughtered.
They were secretly investigating the iron ore for me,
Dokwang Hong and his men.
What you're looking at is Hong Min-seok's autopsy report.
Does it look familiar?
The wound in the pig skin.
Pig skin is the most similar to human skin.
I finally know who's responsible.
The Jurchen crossed the border and killed Hong Min-seok.
This is more twisted than I expected.
Gosh!
This is a new volley invented by the Military bureau.
It's longer,
so the accuracy and range are greatly improved.
-Curious about that jar's secret? -Pardon?
Are you curious?
Yes.
So, come here and shoot.
No, thank you, Majesty.
If you hit one target after three shots,
I'll tell you the secret.
-I don't need to know. -Come on!
You should challenge yourself.
Fine.
I'll give you five shots instead of three.
Really?
Of course!
Then...
Hold it tight. Watch the recoil.
Okay.
Obo.
It's not your first time firing a gun.
I never said it was my first time.
What?
Do you know who invented the new volley?
Yoon Yi-mok. From the Military.
Yoon Yi-mok? Yoon Yi-seo?
He's my older brother.
When he was researching,
he'd always asked me to shoot--
Enough, you sneaky jerk.
It's nothing new.
Salt reacts with the carbon acid in the mineral water,
and produces bubbles. This is a chemical reaction.
The bubbles will find a way to escape, which causes the coin to shake.
Your Majesty!
How did you find out?
Jang Yeong-sil.
While you were asleep last night,
Jikjehak spent the night looking for this in the storage.
This book contains the core of Jang Yeong-sil's research.
Incompetent people.
They should've placed this gem in the Royal Library not in storage.
Is this book important?
This book also teaches how to make a ghost fish.
It tells how to make...
-a ghost fish? -To be precise, no.
It teaches how to make a big turtle.
I found it, Majesty!
This is called a submarine.
It moves underwater.
A boat that moves underwater?
Yes. First, an oak tree is cut in half.
Then you dig out the inside of a tree to make a barrel.
The barrel is wrapped with barbed wire.
To make sure water doesn't get in,
a special powder made of pine resin and lime is applied.
When an internal device is operated and the barrel is filled with water,
buoyancy lessens and the barrel will submerge.
If the turtle I saw was a mechanical device
-made by someone-- -If we can find that out,
we'll find out the truth about the rumors.
But first,
we'll read all about Jang Yeong-sil.
Your Majesty, take a look at this!
According to this,
his descendant, Jang Nam-ju, is still alive.
And according to the land purchase record, Jang Nam-ju bought a house.
But...
But it's located in...
Gwangnaru.
It was here.
-Obo. -Yes.
It's pretty scary here.
Never be more than three steps from me. Understood?
You're Sambo now!
Your Majesty, I think it's just a mill.
-We should go back. -Sambo!
Yes?
You shouldn't believe everything you see here.
Your Majesty.
I think what we're seeing is all that is.
Let's just go.
Apparently, you know something.
-Hold this. -Okay.
Giddy up!
We found it, Sambo!
How did they know I love secret tunnels?
Your Majesty.
Please don't.
Follow me, Sambo.
We're definitely not a match.
No!
You're so clumsy.
Sambo, you're such a crybaby.
-I think I broke my leg. -Watch your head.
Seriously?
This must be the ghost fish.
Your Majesty!
This is the turtle I saw!
I see.
This is very well made.
This is where they connect the ghost fish.
Look, Sambo.
They even made bombs.
This is amazing.
Your Majesty, look at this!
What is it?
Hong Min-seok's diary.
Wasn't he...
the dokwang who died in Sipin Village?
The diary says
that Hong Min-seok discovered a large area of outcrop in Hamgil.
What's an outcrop?
It's a rock formation visible on the surface, that allow us
to predict the amount of ore buried underground.
It says the estimated amount is...
around 50 million geun.
Fifty million?
Last year, the total found in all eight provinces was...
less than 50 million.
That's a huge amount of ore.
But why is the diary here?
Hamgil Province...
Sipin Village...
Hong Min-seok is killed while on a secret investigation.
Rumors are spreading like wildfire among our people.
I'm sure you're already aware of it.
The same method was used to kill the Jeong Dokwang.
Your Majesty,
the rumors involving Prince Jaseong shouldn't be ignored.
You should see the appearance of a ghost fish
as a sign from heaven.
The appearance of a ghost fish. The curse of the shaman.
Jurchen tailing me.
Send the Northern army to the South
to strengthen the Hansung security.
Please consider this suggestion.
Now everything makes sense.
The Northern region is the cause
of this incident.
Nam Gun-hee!
It's weird that the Northern region suddenly became quiet.
Nam Gun-hee caused that.
Nam Gun-hee...
He spread the rumors,
he kidnapped Prince Jaseong, and caused the chaos
to dethrone me.
-Even being blinded by power-- -It's not about power.
They want to monopolize
this country's resources.
They want the iron ore.
Your Majesty,
what's going on?
Shaman, open it!
Open it now!
I'm impressed.
How did you find this place?
You really are the King.
As I expected. You're Jang Nam-ju.
You even know my name.
Open the door. Now!
Why would you…
participate in this despicable plot?
Why would people go after money and power?
Why'd they kidnap my powerless father,
and try to do what they're not supposed to?
What's their reason?
Nam Gun-hee took your father and threatened you.
You should be punished for treason, but I'll forgive you
because you were trying to save your father.
If you change your mind and help stabilize the country,
I won't punish you.
So,
open this door now!
I'm grateful for your words,
Your Majesty.
However,
he's more frightening than Majesty.
As a daughter,
I can't gamble with my father's life.
What?
-What's going on? -What are you doing?
-Your Majesty! -You!
-Don't do this. -How dare you?
-Why? -Let's talk!
Come back!
-Sambo, we're doomed. -Bombs!
Your Majesty! Heuk-woon!
Please call Heuk-woon! Where is he?
Heuk-woon!
I sent Heuk-woon to do other things.
Did you come here without Heuk-woon?
Who knew such a thing could happen?
You should've brought him!
Gosh! Don't get mad at me.
Think of something. Think!
It is over.
Where's my father?
You promised...
my father would be released.
Your father is...
over there.
Over there.
Don't tell me...
Prepare to sit on the throne.
Take him with respect.
Let me go! Where is the King?
Let go!
It feels like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders!
Finally, everything went how we planned!
The pillar of the country is burnt!
It's time to fill that with joy!
It's better to use a child as a puppet!
Watch your mouth.
His Majesty has arrived!
Majesty! This submarine is a lot bigger than the path we came in.
There has to be another way out!
Your Majesty!
-There's water below us. -What?
Water!
There must be an opening on the floor. Look for it!
Sambo, I think you just saved our lives.
We don't have much time. Hurry up!
Help!
I slept in.
I hope I didn't make you wait long.
It'll never happen again.
Please forgive me.
What?
Is there a problem?
Royal Secretary, what are we discussing today?
We need more military to save people from the recent flood...
What the hell did you do?
Do you know what you've done to us?
You ignorant, bastard slave!
It was my mistake to trust you for your swordsmanship.
If the King knows everything,
what are you going to do?
Why are you quiet?
Are you ignoring me?
You should answer me!
You are talking too much.
You're always ordering me around.
Your mouth never shuts.
Look.
Let's not do this.
The King is ready to act.
Let's calm down,
and come up with a plan.
I think...
I lost my temper.
If...
If the King found it all out,
what should we do?
It's over.
What do you mean?
Come in!
It's you.
The fate of the country in your hands.
Because of you all,
we won't have a night of despair.
Please be sure to return safely.
Let's walk...
towards the morning light.
How's the tea?
My sister-in-law sent it to me.
The Queen had some, there isn't much left.
I think you have many things to tell me.
Your Majesty,
why are you so calm?
You should arrest and interrogate Nam Gun-hee,
look for those who helped him and punish them all.
Sambo, the precious tea is getting cold.
When it gets cold,
it loses its fragrance.
More haste, less speed.
If I interrogate Nam Gun-hee without proof,
I'll declare a war with other vassals.
If that happens,
things would only get worse. Also--
You're worried about Prince Jaseong.
Finally, you know how to read my mind.
Your Majesty, did you not enjoy the food?
No, I'm just not hungry.
Just take it away.
Anyway, where's Sambo?
He went to the library to grab a book.
Your Majesty, it's me, Sambo.
Your Majesty!
Is anyone there?
Call the Royal Physician!
So, what is the cause?
I apologize.
I've never seen such symptoms.
I'm not quite sure.
The best physician in the country shouldn't say that!
Could it be that the traitors
poisoned His Majesty's food?
As you know,
the Palace maids tried
His Majesty's leftovers.
Not one of them is showing the symptoms.
Then,
why is he hovering between life and death?
You should never make a mistake. Do you understand?
Yes, I will try my best.
You'll become a vassal of merit tomorrow.
I'll make sure no one finds out.
After receiving this order, we'll gather in Hanyang.
As soon as we come together, a new world will begin.
We must move quickly.
A medicine?
Yes. His Majesty used to take it when he couldn't fall asleep.
He's been taking them for a long time.
So that medicine caused his illness?
No, there's a herb that doesn't go well with the medicine.
The Palace maids may not have any problem.
But for His Majesty,
it would be a fatal poison.
Then, what should we do?
He must drink this antidote.
-Will he wake up once he drinks it? -I'm not sure.
It'll take time for it to work.
-I'll take him out of the Palace. -What?
They are not going to wait around.
What are you going to do by yourself?
The Minister of War will try something else with His Majesty!
We must act today.
Stop!
What's going on?
The Queen Dowager asked me to relay you a message.
What is it?
The Queen Dowager said to relay the message privately.
Could you leave us alone?
What is this?
Look closer.
It has some kind of a medicine scent.
Okay, hurry!
Head to the temple North to Bukhan Mountain.
I'll tell Heuk-woon to follow you.
Please be careful.
Wait a moment.
Identify yourself.
Royal chronicle keeper Yoon Yi-seo.
Why are you pulling a wagon at this hour?
According to the feng shui,
this box is bad for His Majesty's health,
so I'm taking it out of here.
What's inside?
Nothing.
It's an empty box.
Open the box.
Open it.
Your Majesty!
Satisfied?
You can go.
First time in 40 years of service,
I have a headache like this.
You're right!
Tomorrow,
this country will find...
its place.
Joseon has always belonged to the nobility!
-Of course! -That's right.
I'd like to propose a toast to the Minister of War
for his great contribution and hard work.
-Sure! -Cheers!
-Let's drink! -Yes.
Your Majesty!
-He went this way. -Let's go!
Your Majesty!
How can you be so disloyal to His Majesty?
Nam Gun-hee, you'll never avoid the judgment of history!
History is written in blood.
Your name will go down in history as the one who killed the King.
Catch him.
Hurry up. Run!
I recall a rumor I heard a few years ago.
Joseon's best swordsman, Heuk-woon,
tried to threaten the Prince's life.
How did that person became the escort of the Crown Prince?
It's none of your business.
If you had killed His Majesty then,
I wouldn't have all this trouble.
You won't touch a finger on His Majesty.
Majesty...
please open your eyes.
Please wake up.
Heuk-woon!
Heuk-woon! Are you all right?
-Take me to His Majesty. -Please stay strong!
Your Majesty...
The assassin is here.
Everything is over now.
Put down the sword.
You have guts for a scholar.
That's right.
Even if this body dies,
my soul will live to stop you.
I will show you.
The weak fall prey to the strong, who will always rule.
It's the only providence in this world.
You're really noisy, Sambo.
Your Majesty!
You guys are way too noisy.
I had to wake up.
It would've been better if you stayed asleep.
Will you try one last time?
It's too late.
Ten thousands soldiers from the North are rushing in.
You're dreaming with your eyes open.
Before I passed out, I sent a secret order to the North.
It says that no matter what orders they receive,
if it doesn't include my fingerprint,
they are not allowed to use the military.
You were too busy looking up
to notice the ground collapsing under you.
Majesty, you've forgotten the most important fact.
There's no one here...
to protect your life.
What are you doing?
I can't let you face this traitor's blade.
Step aside.
You're not his opponent.
Sambo, move aside.
You might get hurt.
How do you think Heuk-woon got that scar on his face?
You dared to threaten my life.
I'll give you a punishment.
How about this?
Will you devote your life to me?
Have you heard any rumors about me?
You won't touch a finger on His Majesty.
Like I'm the best swordsman in Joseon.
Why are you so quiet?
You said something interesting.
"The weak fall prey to the strong,
who will always rule."
Do you think it's true?
How about it?
Satisfied?
Happy to get crushed by someone stronger than you?
Do you still have energy?
How can this be?
Why do you think Heuk-woon came here?
Your Majesty!
You should've made him denounce the other traitors.
Why did you kill him?
Yi-seo.
Let it go.
This is enough.
Let's go.
After Nam Gun-hee and his gang died,
the case was over.
The Court was stabilized,
and the people's livelihood was vibrant again.
Nam Gun-hee was publicly displayed decapitated
and there were no more rumors.
I thought...
everything was peaceful and over.
Okay, you can leave now.
Why did Your Majesty visit us without an escort?
After I was appointed Crown Prince, I took these pills for ten years.
You're familiar with them, right?
My brother had insomnia, too.
He also took these pills.
So, you surely know about the herb that doesn't go well with them.
A life-threatening herbal medicine
when you take with these pills.
Only three people know about this.
Me, Jikjehak…
and you.
Just us three.
You may enter.
Will you guarantee Prince Jaseong's safety?
Not only that,
he'll also replace the King.
We will put Prince Jaseong on the throne.
Please allow me to kill myself to pay for my sins.
And please, take care of Prince Jaseong.
He's my son, but he also is Your Majesty's family.
This is all my fault.
As a mother, I thought...
this was the only way to save my child.
I didn't come here...
to question you.
I came here today to relieve the burden in your heart.
With the death of Nam Gun-hee, the treason is over.
At this point,
I will not seek punishment
for the events.
Your Majesty.
Instead,
I'll fulfill my brother's wishes.
Be a good mother to Jaseong,
so he can become a good King.
Thank you so much, Your Majesty.
I'll get going.
Stop right there!
If you scream,
or move,
I'll kill you.
Tell us about the King.
You know it all.
The king is...
very weird...
and ill-tempered.
He's out of his mind.
People in the Royal Palace...
Hold on.
-They already... -You, stop!
Never mind. Stop it.
Seriously?
You didn't practice, right?
-I tried... -I'll kill you.
There's no choice.
You'll do it one more year.
Pardon me?
Majesty!
Your Majesty!
Do you want me again?
This is not what you promised.
Just once more.
-I don't want to train another newbie. -Majesty...
-Follow me, Sambo! -Your Majesty!
Subtitle Translation by Carla Tessaro