DO KYUNG-SOO
NAM JI-HYUN
CHO SEONG-HA, CHO HAN-CHEUL
KIM SEON-HO, HAN SO-HEE, KIM JAE-YOUNG
Father.
You scoundrel!
The man who stabbed our father in the heart.
Kim Cha-eon.
Who is this woman?
Don't be mistaken.
She said she got lost.
We are not acquainted--
You look oddly familiar.
Have we met before?
I highly doubt that we have, my lord.
I've lived in the boondocks all my life.
I came to Hanyang a few days ago, for the first time ever.
Send her away this instant.
Yes, Father.
-Go. You need to leave. -He has profoundly piercing eyes
that befit his great stature.
Not many people dare to meet his gaze.
Even I, his son, find it difficult.
Do you happen to know
if there is a man by the name of Mu-yeon
among the lads who frequent your residence?
How do you know Mu-yeon?
I mean...
I was talking about
U-yeon.
Not "Mu-yeon."
U-yeon.
I see.
The names are very similar indeed. No wonder you were confused.
Yes, that's right.
Anyway, my father is home now,
so I'm afraid I can't help you find your way.
Please leave. Leave, okay? Go!
I heard a fire broke out at Myeongyeon Library.
Many of your favorite books were probably housed at the library.
What a pity.
The daily diary I had kept
since moving to the palace at the age of 10
was also there.
If I had it in my hands,
I'd be able to retrieve all my lost memories.
It is such a pity.
The more you desire something,
the more unobtainable it becomes, it seems.
Why don't you just let it go and try to empty your mind?
Empty my mind?
I suppose
it is easy for you to control your mind.
I suppose
I should not have said it.
No, it's fine.
By the way,
the child you are carrying...
Why do you think it will be a boy
who takes after me?
In my dream, a marble that was as bright and big as the moon
fell into my arms.
So you believe
that it will be a boy who takes after me?
Yes.
I hate to disappoint you,
but I do not think I can face this child.
During the 100 days I spent outside the palace,
I was with a woman.
We went to sleep
and woke up together each day.
We deeply cared for each other.
Even tonight, I miss her so terribly
that I do not think I'll be able to fall asleep.
Why are you telling me this?
Will you
venture out again tonight just to hold that woman in your arms?
Why can't I?
You know that I am pregnant with your child.
This is just too cruel.
It is, isn't it?
Look how beautiful you are.
You should not have married me.
Your Highness.
Do not be jealous.
A future queen should not harbor such a harrowing emotion.
Or need I not worry?
You probably do not even care regardless of whom
I wish to spend the night with.
Am I wrong?
Though it is good for the baby,
do not let your needlework keep you up too late.
Oh, right.
I suppose there is nothing better
to help you pass the long, lonely nights.
You cannot leave.
Your Highness cannot go to that woman.
Your father-in-law
is the First Vice-Premier,
and he will not allow it as the father of the future queen.
The First Vice-Premier will not allow it?
What will happen if I go ahead and do it?
I am curious now.
Your Highness!
Your Highness, where are you going?
Your Highness.
The curfew bell will ring soon.
If it's urgent, I'll do it.
Step aside.
Then I will have other clothes prepared.
It is dangerous to leave the palace in your royal robe.
"Dangerous"?
Is the palace a safe place for me?
Would you say
that the palace is
a safe place for me?
Step aside.
Crown Prince.
Why cause such a commotion in the middle of the night?
We have suffered a number of misfortunes
this year alone,
and they all seem to be connected to you.
I told you to be cautious and careful at all times.
Why must you cause trouble again?
Why did you do that?
Why?
Why did you force me
into this kind of relationship with the First Vice-Premier?
What on earth are you talking about?
You wish to sever all ties with the First Vice-Premier?
Did something happen that I am not aware of?
He was the one who tried
to assassinate me.
The one who tried to kill me
when I was in Mount Cheonu for the rainmaking ceremony.
It was him.
That cannot be.
The First Vice-Premier
is counting down the days until he sees you on the throne.
He has
no reason to wish death upon you.
I, too, had forgotten the answer to that perplexing question,
but I remembered it just now.
Then now is not the time for this.
I will mobilize the Royal Investigation Bureau
and arrest him at once.
I will
punish him myself.
I will not let anyone else
wield my sword of revenge on my behalf.
If someone must thrust a sword into his neck,
I will do it with my own two hands.
What do you
plan to do?
Please bestow
your full authority upon me.
This must be
a dream, right?
If you're still in disbelief, I'll gladly slap you...
By the way, what brings all of you to Hanyang?
Well, we came here because life in Songju has become unbearable.
Lord Park has been on our case to gather firewood in this heat,
but you left us.
I didn't know that you were such a heartless man.
Who's going to protect and look after the villagers now?
As soon as Won-deuk became Crown Prince,
you packed up and left Songju without a word.
What? Won-deuk?
Goodness, watch what you say.
The Crown Prince summoned him
for he is a man of outstanding competence.
Come on. I'm sure he's been kissing his *.
Oh, here's another one.
Well...
Could you please help us out?
I mean, so many people work at the palace.
I'd like
to ask him if he can help me get a job there.
I'm sorry,
but His Highness can't really help you out at the moment.
Why not?
Great power
always comes with great dangers.
Commoners cannot fathom
the weight the Crown Prince must bear.
Do you understand what that means?
Well...
Kind of.
That's impressive.
By the way,
why is Lord Park
making all the villagers gather firewood?
Apparently, the First Vice-Premier ordered him to do it.
How absurd.
The First Vice-Premier is a vile, cunning man.
Do you think you can handle him alone?
The Minister of Defense is on his side,
so we do not know how many royal guards are loyal to him.
We cannot launch a direct attack against an artful schemer like him.
We need a plan.
Is there anything
I can do to help as your father?
Please answer a question I have had
for a long time.
What is the question?
It is about Mother.
She must have been
a hindrance to you as she was the former king's relative.
So,
did you
give an order for her to be killed?
No, I did not.
It is true that your mother
was a roadblock on my way to the throne,
but I did not think he'd murder her.
I was deceived.
Then,
was that also the First Vice-Premier's doing?
Before that happened,
I did not know that he was such a vicious, ruthless man.
I am sorry,
Yul.
Did you not sleep well last night?
Your Highness.
I understand.
Without your wonderful husband by your side,
you must've had
a sleepless night, thinking of him and missing him all night.
I suppose
I can relate to that.
What about Your Highness?
Why did you step out of the palace so early in the morning?
Because I wanted to see someone.
Your Highness, you cannot do this.
What do you mean?
Do you know who it is that I wish to see?
The county clerk, Gu-dol, and Kkeut-nyeo came to Hanyang to see you.
They're probably still asleep, but I'll wake them up.
I will have to
see them another time.
I must take care of urgent business.
Yet you made time
to stop by here?
Even if you find your brother,
do not leave this place.
Do not go anywhere
without my permission.
After I finish what I ought to do,
I will come for you. I promise.
What is it that you ought to do?
Do you remember
that day, 16 years ago?
-Yes. -Do you remember what I said to you
under the fluttering cherry blossom petals that night?
Yes, I do.
What
did I say?
"I'm going to..."
I'm going to
marry you.
I will
keep that promise.
Your Highness, please get out of here.
I will stay behind and fight them to the end.
Do not fight for me any longer.
-This is an order. -I must protect Your Highness until death.
-That is my duty. -You need not protect me any longer.
As of this moment, you must
only protect yourself.
I am asking you as your friend.
Your Highness.
Please forgive me.
You will be displeased with whatever I say, so I must...
Your Highness.
Please take off your robe
and give it to me.
Do not even think about sacrificing your life
for me.
Your Highness.
You were the first friend I ever made.
That friend of mine
became Crown Prince one day.
And therefore, I could not see him.
That was when I started
dreaming of becoming your bodyguard
and protecting you by your side.
I will survive
so that I can be by your side even when you are King.
I need help from all of you.
You're like a sister to me, both in terms of age and looks,
so what wouldn't I do for you?
Tell me what you need.
I must rescue my brother.
Hong-sim had a brother?
Yes.
Hong-sim isn't actually Hong-sim,
just as Won-deuk wasn't Won-deuk.
What the heck are you saying?
Where is your brother?
At the First Vice-Premier's residence.
Wait, hold on.
You said you must "rescue" him, so he can't be just visiting that place.
What's going on, then? Is your brother
in captivity at the First Vice-Premier's residence?
Yes, I think so.
I think you're losing your mind.
I've got to return to Songju.
What? So you're chickening out?
"Chickening out"?
Come on. I was never in on this!
It won't be dangerous.
I have a plan.
I'll stay and help because you're like a sister to me, Hong-sim.
Then you'll put in
-a good word for me with the Crown Prince. -What?
There's no one outside.
What can I do to help?
So many lives were lost because of me.
Do not beat yourself up.
That was not Your Highness' fault.
Your Highness.
Arrest the First Vice-Premier at once and behead him.
No, I will not let him die an easy death.
Death is momentary,
and it is followed by peace.
Losing everything he has
and living in dishonor as a nobody will be like
experiencing death every day.
I will keep him alive for as long as I can
so that he can suffer death every moment.
Then what would you like us to do?
The Crown Prince sneaked out again in disguise?
He left in secret before the curfew ended.
A royal guard officer
and Jung Je-yun were seen accompanying him.
They were headed to Mount Cheonu.
Jung Je-yun...
How dare he
collude with the Crown Prince to deceive me?
Has His Highness regained his memory?
Or are they investigating something?
We have no way of knowing.
What do we do?
We should expedite the secret meeting.
Gather everyone.
Yes, consider it done.
I was
utterly heartbroken earlier.
Those scoundrels who made His Highness shed tears...
I know they'll shed bloody tears one day.
Sir,
please help the Crown Prince and make sure that those scoundrels
get the punishment they deserve.
Are you that fond of His Highness?
Well, my daughter deeply cares about him.
So how could I not?
I am envious
of His Highness.
My gosh, why would you envy him?
I feel so bad for him.
Why didn't you go with him?
I couldn't because there is something I must do while I'm here.
Oh, well...
There is someone I must see
before I leave Songju.
You mean,
that lady over there?
Hurry up, will you?
Come on. We've got to hurry!
I can't walk anymore.
Can we please take a break?
Do you think I'm kidding right now?
How many times have I told you that we must hurry?
What kind of bastard would dare to...
You little prick!
Look at you.
You're still as rude as ever.
Ma-chil!
How could you make this delicate lady
carry something so heavy?
You little...
What's with all the firewood? What is it for?
How would I know?
I was simply told by Lord Park
to gather firewood. That is all I heard.
He never told me
what it's for.
You'd better find out.
I wasn't going to say this,
but I'm actually
carrying out the Crown Prince's orders.
I will contact you if I find out what it's for.
What if I never hear from you? How can I trust you?
It's fine even if you don't trust me
because I have Won-deuk's trust.
Won-deuk?
He is now the Crown Prince.
Yes, I know.
My gosh.
I already miss him.
My dear Won-deuk.
What?
Your Highness.
My father isn't home at the moment.
I will keep you company
until he returns.
I always wished I'd had the time
for a deep conversation with you, the Crown Princess' brother,
so this is perfect.
My goodness.
I am much obliged, Your Highness.
You expressed your discomfort
every time you were in my presence, which made me extremely uncomfortable...
Am I
making you uncomfortable even now?
Yes, this is awkward.
Pardon me?
It'd be nicer to talk over a cup of tea
and some treats.
Oh, right.
Of course, I will have the servants prepare some tea and treats right away.
It completely slipped my mind.
Just a moment, please.
This is not
a viewing stone.
Oh, Father.
The Crown Prince is here.
Did you
let him into my room?
Yes, of course.
You are back.
What brings Your Highness
to my residence unannounced?
Why?
Are you uncomfortable that I am here?
Gosh, of course not.
What a fine sword.
I am certain that it does not compare with the swords that you own.
How about
a match?
How could I
dare to brandish a sword before Your Highness?
I think
I used to train with someone in the palace,
but I cannot recall who it was.
I have not trained even once
since returning to the palace, which is weighing on my heart.
As the Crown Prince,
I ought not neglect my swordsmanship training.
Oh, boy.
My goodness.
Oh, dear.
There is nothing difficult about this.
As soon as you get there,
start singing "Beggars' Song" at the top of your lungs.
I'll take care of the rest.
If you ask the Crown Prince for help, he'll take care of it at once.
Why choose the hard way?
He can just mobilize his soldiers and rescue your brother, can't he?
My goodness. Why must you whine and complain about everything?
You've agreed to this, so just do it.
I'm just concerned because I think this might be dangerous.
-I can't do this either. -You too? What's with you, Gu-dol?
What a coward. How will you even get through life?
No, it's not about that.
How could I pass as a beggar with this face?
Maybe as a nobleman in a silk robe.
Who'd even believe that I'm a beggar?
-Are you serious? -Of course.
Gosh, enough. Let's just practice the song.
All right.
Here we go.
-All right, here we come -Here we come
-Hurrah -Hurrah, hurrah!
Hurrah!
-Hurrah, here we come -Hurrah, here we come
-The beggars from last year -The beggars from last year
-Are back again, in one piece -Are back again, in one piece
-All right, here we come -All right, here we come
-Hurrah -Just wait, Seok-ha.
I'm coming for you.
Once I rescue you, everything will be okay.
Because he will
keep us safe.
-The beggars -The beggars
Please do not go easy on me
for I will not.
Yes, Your Highness.
Well understood.
I have heard
that your swordsmanship outdoes that of my father's royal guards.
It must be true.
I'm flattered, Your Highness.
There was a young lad named Dong-ju.
He was Your Highness' bodyguard
and childhood friend.
Your Highness probably trained with him.
However, he is deceased,
so I will look for a suitable replacement.
There is no need.
I shall go back inside to satiate my thirst.
Escort His Highness inside!
This way, Your Highness. This way.
You will be safest here.
What on earth is happening?
I am fine, so go and protect the First Vice-Premier.
No, I cannot leave Your Highness alone here.
Besides, I will not be of any help with my lousy swordsmanship.
Still, you must stand by your father
as his dutiful son.
Right, of course.
You bastard!
Just cause a commotion in the front lawn.
Then I'll go in through the rear gate and take a quick look.
You need to buy me as much time as possible.
Gosh, don't you worry.
You saw what we did on Won-deuk's birthday.
We fooled you as well as Won-deuk.
But I must say,
my heart is racing
now that we're about to go in.
Will they be fooled by our lousy disguise?
You have nothing to worry about.
I don't know about us,
but you look like a beggar down to the bone.
Goodness, look who's talking.
If you're ready, let's do this.
Okay, let's go.
-All right, here we come -All right, here we come
-Hurrah -Hurrah
-My gosh! -What the...
Get them!
I... I can't do this.
Hong-sim.
Maybe not today.
Go home.
Come on. Let's go.
That coward.
Hong-sim, what about you?
I must find out what's going on.
Gosh, just come with me.
It looks dangerous.
I'm Yeon Hong-sim.
This isn't enough to scare me.
Go home, okay?
Be careful.
Then you really should have killed the Crown Prince.
If you knew
that you were the father of So-hye's child.
You ruined my plan.
I trusted you.
And I had every intention
to keep my promise to you.
Why don't you just behead me?
I'd love to do that right this moment,
but I will not kill you.
You must live
for So-hye's sake
for she will do anything
to save you.
So-hye will not elope with you,
so you'd better
give up on your vain dream.
She will
remain in the palace,
give birth to the Crown Prince's child as his faithful wife,
and become Queen of this kingdom.
As for how you will die,
I will decide that.
That is
your punishment
for fancying my daughter.
So you were sent by the First Vice-Premier.
Seok-ha!
What happened?
I was so worried about you.
Your Highness, what are you doing here?
Is that
your brother?
Yes.
What is going on?
What business
did you have with my brother?
It's nothing.
I mistook him for someone else.
Was this your scheme, Your Highness?
I had doubted it,
but it seems that you have regained your memory.
-Father! -No!
-Father! -We must get out of here!
Seok-ha.
Father!
-No, I-seo! -Father!
We have to leave.
Father!
What is on your mind, Your Highness?
Was anyone hurt?
No, Your Highness.
More assassins got on our tail on our way back,
but we shook them off.
Did you find out anything
at his residence?
The assassin who tried to kill me
is the brother of the woman I love.
I no longer know what I should do
to get my revenge.
So you've been working
as an assassin under Kim Cha-eon?
How could you?
How could you work for the man
who killed our father?
I don't even need to ask you what he made you do.
All sorts of heinous, horrible deeds, I'm sure!
I did it to save you.
The night we parted,
I went to kill Kim Cha-eon.
But it was all in vain.
I failed to kill him
and ended up begging on my knees before the man who killed Father
to please take my life
and stop chasing you.
To spare you.
And that I'd do anything he ordered me to do.
So, I killed people.
Do you know how I felt
when I did that?
Then,
His Highness chased you earlier because...
Don't tell me...
Were you the assassin who tried
to kill him?
Yes, it was me.
Why did you do such a horrible thing?
Because you wanted
to avenge Father's death?
I was following Kim Cha-eon's orders.
He promised me
that I'd be free to leave if I killed the Crown Prince.
That is insane.
How could he do such a thing to his own son-in-law?
Because he is not the father of the child
the Crown Princess is carrying.
Although he probably
doesn't know because he's lost all his memories.
Then why did you come back to Hanyang?
No... No way.
To kill His Highness?
In case he regains his memory?
I'm an old man now,
so a long journey like that is extremely exhausting.
Let me carry this for you.
Gosh, no. It's okay.
How dare I make you carry my bag?
If you were going to make such an offer,
you could've done it earlier.
I mean, we're almost home. The house is just around the corner...
What is that?
Isn't that Hong-sim?
My gosh! Hong-sim!
Gosh, Hong-sim!
What on earth happened?
Wake up.
Hong-sim!
I think she fainted.
A physician lives at the end of this street. Go get him.
Okay, I will.
My goodness.
Gosh, what is going on?
What happened to her?
My gosh.
I shouldn't have let her enter the First Vice-Premier's house alone.
What do you mean?
She said her brother might be there
and wanted to take a look.
Why leave out the part where we dressed up as beggars?
Goodness.
Anyway, she'll be okay, right?
Please bring some cold water and wait outside.
All this ruckus isn't helping.
-Yes, my lord. -It's because of your loud voice.
-Quiet down. Come on. -Shut it. Let's go.
Are you
all right?
What happened?
You fainted in front of the house.
What on earth
have you been up to?
You don't have to tell me if you don't want to.
But why not at least consult this dependable man
who is right by your side?
Why do you always
try to bear all the burden by yourself?
I have a question.
Will you answer it?
Sure, go on.
I'm all ears.
The Crown Prince
has regained his memory, hasn't he?
That's probably why he went to Songju.
Correct.
Then,
he must also know who tried to kill him
and why
they wanted him dead.
Yes, most likely.
But why were you
curious about that?
I have no reason not to ask for help
for there is such a dependable man right before me.
Please help me.
I must
go to the palace.
I heard some assassins raided your residence.
It seems that
I have fallen right into the Crown Prince's trap.
I suspect
that he has regained his memory.
Eunuch Song has been reporting to me every day.
He said he hasn't noticed anything out of the ordinary.
Also, the Crown Prince wouldn't stay quiet if he regained his memory.
He is probably searching for evidence.
Now that his diary is gone,
he has no evidence.
Except for Mu-yeon,
who is still alive.
But he is with you, is he not?
He got away.
Did the Crown Prince
get him out?
If he did,
things would not be this quiet now.
Besides, Mu-yeon cannot show himself before the Crown Prince.
Also,
seeing So-hye would be his priority.
Mobilize all your soldiers and look for Mu-yeon.
As soon as you find him,
kill him.
You must make no mistakes.
Understood.
However, will that suffice?
If His Highness learns the Crown Princess' secret,
all of us will die.
Do you think
I am starting the war for fun?
People will die.
When such a horrendous calamity befalls the kingdom,
all petty affairs and personal concerns will naturally be pushed aside.
What about the meeting?
I told the guards to shut the gates of Aeryeon Pavilion.
Let us drink.
Yes.
Tonight,
The Ming will attack the Jurchens.
And we will join them in the war.
I suppose the mines we have been investing in
will finally become useful.
I assume
all the preparations are well underway?
Yes, Your Excellency. Of course.
Those foolish commoners
will do anything
for food,
without even realizing what they are doing.
Your Excellency.
What about the seven villages by the river?
Once the war breaks out,
the whole area will turn into ruins.
If the people are dying,
the Crown Prince can go there and save them.
So do you plan
to send His Highness to the battlefield?
Yes, of course.
As the Crown Prince,
is it not his duty?
Your Highness.
A court maid from the Tutelage Office has been waiting
to deliver a letter to you.
Why are you so surprised?
A court maid from the Tutelage Office?
Yes, Your Highness.
I am here to deliver a letter from one of the lecturers.
My name is Yeon.
You may enter.
This is the letter I was asked to deliver to Your Highness.
How dare you stare at His Highness in that manner?
Please forgive me.
I wish
to speak with this court maid in private,
so send everyone out.
Your Highness.
It is getting late.
Also, I have never seen this court maid before, so I can't trust--
This is an order.
Leave at once.
Yes, Your Highness.
How did you get in?
I told you that I am here to deliver this letter.
As if I'd believe that.
To tell you the truth,
I missed you,
so I asked Lecturer Jung for help.
By the way,
must we keep on whispering like this?
What you did is utterly reckless.
But I'm glad I did it.
I got to see you in your royal robe like this.
You look splendid.
I always did, even when I was not clad
in a royal robe.
Yes, sure.
GREAT LEARNING
I am impressed.
The fool who couldn't even read Elementary Learning
is now reading such difficult classics.
I owe it all to you.
I began reading these books
to impress you.
You have
regained your memory, haven't you?
That must've been why you visited Songju.
Correct.
Before you read the letter,
I should congratulate you first.
If there is anything you want, please tell me.
Whatever it is, I will grant your wish.
Whatever it is?
Anything?
Then...
Your wish
is just to have the porridge you used to eat in Songju?
"Just"?
I think about it every day.
I miss it so much.
The maids at the Royal Kitchen are too skilled,
so none of them can replicate that taste.
Sure, okay.
This lousy cook shall replicate that taste for you.
Then shall we take a look at the ingredients?
I am not sure if you can make
that unappetizing-looking porridge with these fresh ingredients.
I'm just missing the earthworms.
Don't tell me...
You kept putting in those earthworms?
Gosh, this rare salt...
Who is there?
Who is it?
That's odd.
I definitely heard some noise.
Look, how strange.
The jar is broken.
-Let's take a look around. -Let's go that way.
Hold on.
If we stay here,
we may get blamed for breaking the salt jar.
Shall we leave, then?
Let's get out of here. Quick.
Thank goodness.
What are you thinking about?
Your ears are all red.
Well, I'm...
It's just too hot in here.
With an appetite like that,
why have you lost so much weight?
I've been very uncomfortable here at the palace.
With everything from eating
to sleeping.
Had it not been for the coup,
we would've gotten married long ago
and could've been together every day,
so we would not need
to go through hoops like this to see each other.
I should
probably get going now.
Just a few more moments.
I wish
I were Won-deuk.
They say
that life doesn't go the way we want it to.
It just follows its own course.
Though I had wholeheartedly hoped that we could be together,
we are once again bogged down
by our ill-fated destiny that began on the night of the coup.
My brother
wishes to meet with you.
Do not hesitate for my sake.
Please do as you wish,
and as you must.
Sever all the ill-fated ties that began
on the night of the coup.
Only Your Highness
can do it.
Yoon Seok-ha.
That must be your name.
I erased that name from my mind long ago.
Now, I am Mu-yeon,
an assassin acting under Kim Cha-eon's orders.
You've been working as an assassin under the orders
of the man who killed your father?
Overnight, I lost my family
and became the son of a traitor.
My sister and I were surrounded by those who wanted us killed.
So I had no choice,
in order to survive.
What were you promised
in return for assassinating me?
What was that reward--
It was
my sister's life.
Be my witness.
Reveal everything from how you were ordered by Kim Cha-eon
to kill me.
Then I will find a way to save you and your sister.
I cannot do that.
This is the last chance I can give you.
Why are you saying
you cannot do it?
Because I am the reason why the First Vice-Premier
tried to harm Your Highness.
Then the child the Crown Princess is carrying--
It is all my fault,
so please punish me
and spare my sister as well as the Crown Princess.
That is up to me to decide.
You have no right to even beg me for mercy.
This tragedy
was started by Kim Cha-eon,
but you have
robbed me of the only chance I had at punishing him.
I will not
forgive anyone who has had any involvement
in this matter.
Your Highness.
Remove
the Crown Princess from the palace at once.
The Crown Princess
ventured out at night for a secret rendezvous with a man
and died an unfortunate death.
Your Highness.
I heard from a eunuch
that the Crown Princess has left the palace in secret.
You are dismissed.
Please step out.
Forgive me.
The Crown Princess, Kim So-hye, has passed away.
So now,
you must vanish.
That was His Highness' order.
I did not forgive them.
It's just that
this is all I can do for you,
I-seo.
I could not
take your brother's life
with my own two hands.
Father.
Thank you for everything.
Thanks to you,
every day I've lived
as Yeon Hong-sim
was like a gift to me.
Well, you are...
You cannot sneak into someone else's bedroom without permission.
I'll let this one go as you're Je-yun's acquaintance, so get out.
Yes, my lord.
Goodness.
Why... Why are you doing this to me?
Where is your father?
I will tell you everything, so please spare me.
Tell me at once, or I will slit your throat.
He... He went to save the Crown Princess.
Mu-yeon, the lad you are looking for, kidnapped her!
Search thoroughly.
The Crown Princess
must be brought back unscathed.
Understood.
Get moving!
-Yes, sir! -Yes, sir!
Are you okay?
Step back.
If you wish to harm him, you will have to slay me first.
Mu-yeon.
Mu-yeon, no! Stay with me!
Do not leave me.
I won't forgive you if you leave like this.
I once told you
that I never wish to be reborn.
That was a lie.
I will find you.
Whether I am born as a flower
or as a tree in my next life,
I will become the wind and find you, no matter where you are.
No!
Mu-yeon...
Mu-yeon!
Long ago, there was a time when it rained a ton.
The whole world had flooded,
so even dandelions were about to be submerged.
A little dandelion prayed to the sky.
"Please save me."
Then suddenly, the wind started blowing.
The dandelion spores flew with the wind
and landed on a sunny hill.
A few days later, it began sprouting.
And eventually, a new dandelion bloomed.
If we ride the wind,
it will take us
to a place where we can bloom again.
Seok-ha.
Seok-ha?
Seok-ha.
No...
DEAR FORMER COUNTY GOVERNOR JUNG JE-YUN
SOMETHING FISHY IS DEFINITELY GOING ON
P.S. PLEASE TELL HIS HIGHNESS THAT I MISS HIM
It is from Ma-chil.
Lord Park
is smelting the ore from the mines
to make steel.
By Kim Cha-eon's orders?
Yes.
Lord Park said that and threatened the villagers.
It is clearly against the law
for an individual to own a mine.
And he is putting
all the villagers to work to produce steel.
War?
No way.
Is he planning to start a war?
Your Highness, we need your urgent attention.
Crown Princess.
Why are you back?
What happened?
Why did you return to the palace?
Mu-yeon...
is dead.
My father
thrust his sword into Mu-yeon's heart.
They say forgiveness is the best revenge,
so I had considered that preposterous idea as an option for a moment.
However, I just realized that it simply
does not suit me.
SILENCE
First Vice-Premier.
As of today,
you are finished.
What is this?
My diary, which lists
all your evil deeds.
How will you prove that the events recorded here
actually took place?
And who
will believe you?
The Crown Princess is my witness.
See, this is why you should have just let them go.
Your daughter, whom you brought back
with your own two hands,
will now testify against you
and reveal all your evil deeds.
I am afraid now is not the time to mind such petty affairs.
We have just been informed
that war has broken out.
Countless commoners
have been taken as prisoners.
Your Highness ought to save our country
as well as our people.
A war?
This is clearly a trap you have set up to sabotage me.
You do not think I'd know that?
You will have no choice
but to fall into the trap.
There is nothing
Your Highness can do.
Yoon
I-seo.
That wench's life
is in my hands.
Do not forgive me.
Do not do
anything for me.
Why? Why?
I will do
as the First Vice-Premier wishes.