Kingmaker: The Change of Destiny (2020–…): Season 1, Episode 14 - Episode #1.14 - full transcript
(This drama is based
on historical truth,)
(but includes fictional
characters and events.)
(Previously)
Dojeonggung Lee Ha-jeon has
already gathered soldiers
behind your back for their conspiracy,
Your Majesty!
Kim Byung-woon isn't over yet.
Kim Byung-woon's will not perish.
I am certain.
I've found her.
I've found your mother.
No matter how hard a man tries,
destiny always prevails.
No matter what my destiny says,
I will stay by Bong-ryun and protect her
with my last breath.
Forgive me.
My son Jae-hwang's trustworthy person!
They will never know
of our newly found hope.
Look at this child.
He reminds me of Ha-jeon.
I will make this child the next king
in place of Ha-jeon!
That man claims Prince Yeongun
has potential to be King.
A king's destiny is
the destiny of the people...
that he has read
the fate of the people.
The whole country will be sick
with disease!
Let go of me!
We must...
Protect this place...
Choi Chun-joong has brought upon
this plague!
We must exile them outside
the soogoo gate and quarantine them.
How could you possibly do this?
Master Choi did not spread the disease!
And how could you send the patients
outside the soogoo gate?
Are you planning on letting them die?
I, Yong Pal-ryong, have found
the biggest land in Hanyang,
to quarantine these people!
Hurray! Hurray!
If you just tell me
what I want to hear,
I will give you the princess.
How is it that I have given you
a command,
yet this child is still alive?
Please let me live, my Lord!
Lord Kim Byung-woon and you,
Lord Kim Byung-hak,
Are destined to be
opposites and enemies.
But there is a way.
You must make the right decision.
(Episode 14)
Now that the plague has settled,
under this beautiful weather and breeze.
This drink taste like honey
wouldn't this taste better
with a friend to share with?
Have I been chosen to be
your drinking friend, my Lord?
Exactly! You have been chosen!
Let the chosen one pour you a drink.
Good idea.
What could he possibly
want to treat me like this...
Has the King fainted
again during the ritual?
Yes, his body is failing him,
it's becoming very serious.
Since the King doesn't have a successor,
shouldn't the king's relatives
with children hurry to gather votes?
With 10 people there are 10 opinions,
it's difficult to agree.
What could be so difficult?
Rather it be 10 or 100 people,
isn't it obvious that the most
promising candidate is in your family?
I don't understand...
I am saying
that I'm interested in your son.
Let me see...
You have your son,
and my daughter is a polite virgin...
Maybe we wed them,
and further discuss opportunities?
If it is your daughter,
I could run outside in my socks
to escort her as my superior!
If my son-in-law becomes
the next king,
my daughter wouldn't be your superior,
my son-in-law would be the supreme!
Cheers! Cheers!
Kim Byung-hak has taken the bait.
The tides are slowly turning
in my favor.
This also proves there is internal
conflict within the Kim-Moon family!
Have we received all of the birth date
letters for potential husbands?
Yes, the Gwansanggam is checking
their signs and readings.
Husbands?
Are you saying that I am to be wed?
Yes, we have already released
an official statement to the nation.
We have a chart for
potential candidates.
Your Royal Highness,
I do not wish to marry.
That is nonsense!
Marriage is a significant part of
any human's life,
moreover it is your duty as princess.
Is this because of that lowly
fortune teller Choi Chun-joong?
Have you also been seduced
by his snake like tongue?
No, Choi Chun-joong has not made
any mistakes towards me.
Your Royal Highness,
Choi Chun-joong is...
Stop speaking of this madness and leave.
And you better take care of yourself,
do you understand?
I see that you are very urgent
to speak with me.
What is on your mind?
This time,
I will make sure
you are wed to a great family.
Keep that in mind.
As your daughter, I have a request.
Alright, I am listening.
I...
I want Choi Chun-joong.
I want to marry Choi Chun-joong.
What are you talking about?
My father, do you truly believe,
my marriage will proceed smoothly
and safely?
Do you think the Kim-Moons will
let me marry without them?
I will be sent to where Kim Jwa-geun
and Kim Byung-woon want me to be.
I will never allow that to happen!
The pain of not being able to stay
with someone you love,
you know this better than anyone.
I was born destined to love one man
and one man only.
If I cannot be with Choi Chun-joong,
I will be unhappy
for the rest of my life.
Please, send me off to Choi Chun-joong.
My father...
This is my only wish.
Show your respects
to Her Royal Highness.
Your Royal Highness, I am Chae In-gyu
of the Ministry of Justice.
Aren't you the vulgar brute
working for the Kim-Moons,
that kidnapped the princess
in the past!
How dare you come to me!
Yes, Your Royal Highness.
I was trying to protect
the princess from associating
with the lowly fortune teller.
Your Royal Highness,
please listen to what I have to say.
Fine, you may speak.
I have known the princess
since a very young age,
I will take care of her like no other,
Please give me...
Please give me the Princess,
Your Royal Highness!
What?
Have I ever seen such
an arrogant man!
What are you waiting for!
Remove him!
Yes, Your Royal Highness.
Your Royal Highness, I may not be worthy,
but please give me the princess!
Allow me to become the son-in-law,
Your Royal Highness!
Your Royal Highness!
Your Royal Highness!
- His name is Chae In-gyu?
- Yes.
Find out more about him.
If he really knew the princess
from a young age,
and also about his family and reputation,
I want to know everything.
Yes, Your Royal Highness.
Her Royal Highness doesn't consider
any of the candidates yet,
I can become a candidate.
I have a chance.
I also have the Kim-Moons
backing me up.
Mother! Are you alright?
I, your son, will enter!
Move aside, I will see my mother.
She has denied you from entering.
Mother, are you alright?
I said don't come in!
Mother, I heard it was
a mysterious disease...
I am just worried...
Why are you so annoying?
I said do not enter!
You are exactly the same
as your father.
You have the exact traits of
the impatient middle class
Chae Family!
Get out of here!
Are you alright?
Mother... Mother...
Take care of yourself, my young Lord.
That is when I decided,
I will always have Bong-ryun by my side.
I will never let Choi Chun-joong
take you away from me.
What?
Something wrong?
Goodness, how am I suppose to act
like I don't know?
If you don't want to tell me, don't.
It has to do with the princess...
They're looking for husband candidates,
she's official announced to be wed.
Almost every noble family has sent
in their birth date letters.
Are you okay?
I've always known
this day would come.
Let's go, the patients are waiting.
- Have some rice cakes.
- Thank you.
Thank you.
Have some rice cakes.
My Lord, welcome.
Master, good to see you.
Good work everyone.
Master.
You're doing great.
Master, is he something wrong?
He dosen't look too good.
Any rice cakes left?
- I'm hungry.
- Here.
Where are you going by yourself
with that sword?
To Kim Jwa-geun's residence.
I've left Bong-ryun by herself too long.
I will risk my life to bring her here.
I knew you would say that.
If you wield a sword with impatience
and clouded judgement,
the sword will betray and cut you.
You must stop.
If I don't do this,
I will regret it
for the rest of my life.
I have made up my mind,
Please move aside.
Master!
- My Lord!
- What's wrong?
I came out of the bathroom
to find this...
Isn't that a letter
tied to the arrow?
My Lord, do not be impatient.
I will make an opportunity.
Thursday, 5 in the afternoon,
come to Prince Yeongun's residence.
Is this a letter from the princess?
She is a profound and strategic woman,
I shouldn't act independently
and wait for her.
Why, what's wrong?
The Princess...
What a disgraceful human you are.
You put on the mask of
a loyal friend and tricky tongue,
but in true you have been working
as Chae In-gyu's spy.
My Princess... I've been...
You deserve nothing less than death
by my hands right now.
I've been...
What? You wish to extend
your abominable life?
Do you wish to be
with your Lord, In-gyu?
My princess...
My 7 year old daughter
and old mother has been taken hostage!
You must be well aware of
the kind of man Chae In-gyu is!
If I act irrationally he would kill
my family with no hesitation.
I could not tell Lord Chun-joong,
nor could I just give up and die.
This is actually better.
This whole time has been
like torture to me.
My Princess, please kill me!
He is a man capable of betrayal,
who knows when I will betray him
again in different circumstances?
- Lower your sword.
- But my Princess!
I will trust and
give you one last opportunity.
Are you willing?
Pardon me?
You must not tell Chae In-gyu.
Can you promise this?
Yes, yes, anything...
I will do anything.
The ceremony department has sent
final 4 candidates.
I've seen them.
Lord vice prime minister
3 out of 4 are from
the Jangdong Kim-Moons,
and the other, a inferior family...
They might as well tell us to send her
to the Kim-Moon family.
Although they claim
to have been chosen blindly...
The court is run by the Kim-Moons,
we cannot assume fair play.
We are merely desperate for a successor.
Your Royal Highness,
your responsibilities are overwhelming.
Perhaps you might have
someone in mind?
In fact I do.
Princess.
Are you alright?
How have you been?
Were you worried about me?
Let us goin.
Princess, what a surprise.
Please sit, Prince Yeongun.
Yes.
Her Royal Highness
has been worried about you,
I have come to check on you.
I am completely restored.
But, why is this man here with you?
I was not able to introduce myself
properly to you last time in the palace.
Lord Young Eun, you are destined to do
great things in the future.
Fortune tellers can be very useful.
There is no harm
in getting to know one.
Sure.
Is that...
Skin disease I see?
Must be from the poisonous lacquer tree.
Have a look at this.
This is exactly the same as
our deceased Dojeonggung.
Fortune teller Song Jin has gone
back to Mt. Gyeryong
Pardon me?
I've been told by Lord Byung-hak.
Yes, yes.
I see that you must recover more,
please excuse me.
Let us meet again.
What an insolent man.
He just shows up
and leaves as he pleases.
You're right.
He is a rude but honest,
gifted but pure man.
He is a very worthy person,
you should be relieved
to have met him.
Even if you don't understand.
What?
That child knows of Song Jin's death.
He's definitely been secretly meeting
with Kim Byung-woon.
Which would mean that child is...
Most likely a fake.
Yes.
But how would we prove this?
His hand...
He had the same birth mark
as Dojeonggung.
What he claimed
to have been poisoning?
Could it be...
My princess, we must leave now.
There are many watching eyes.
Alright.
My Lord, I will escape
the Kim-Moon house.
How can I help?
Let me help you.
Somehow I will reach out to you.
Please come to Lord Haok's residence.
Understood.
My princess.
Your Majesty,
You're looking healthy,
I am very happy to see recovering.
Yes... How about you
Prime Minister?
You mustn't worry about
an old man such as I.
Your Majesty,
I am here because,
the royal palace is due
for an important ceremony,
I wish to congratulate you.
You speak of the princess' wedding?
Do you think the Kim-Moons will
let me marry without them?
I will be sent to where Kim Jwa-geun
and Kim Byung-woon want me to be.
I will never allow that to happen!
We have not even gone through
the 3 stage process yet.
What's the point of the 3 stage process?
Just decide on
Kim-Moon's Kim Jung-duk's
third son, Sang-guk.
What?
Kim Jung-duk's third son...
A few months ago
he fell off his camel,
he is paralyzed
and barely even alive!
How could I marry the princess to him!
Have you thought about
the country's future after you die?
Watch your mouth.
Please reconsider, Your Majesty.
Listen to my advice,
how can a powerless King
rule his people,
how can a deceased father,
secure a good future for his children?
You dare hurt the princess
after my death?
You dare to threaten me!
You must make a wise decision.
Your Majesty...
The Kim-Moon Family
must not harm the princess
in any way.
I will consider your opinions.
Now leave.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Please take care of your health.
Kim Jwa-geun and Kim Byung-woon
visited the palace, at this time?
It is very obvious why.
They've gone to threaten the King.
Choi Chun-joong was seen visiting
Prince Yeongun.
He also secretly met
with the princess but,
she had a guard with her,
we couldn't hear anything.
He must be finding a solution
for Prince Yeongun.
Chun, follow Chun-joong closely.
I want detailed reports.
Yes, sir.
Chun-Ha-Jang-Ahn, listen to me,
to the world,
you were considered murders,
criminals, and scumbags.
I have taken the four of you
in because,
under extreme circumstances,
extreme strategies
and extreme measures must be taken.
The path of both good and evil,
is the path for Jae-hwang.
I will use you as my hands and feet to
perform all acts of terror.
I will take control of the royal palace,
in order to save our people.
I will take all the blood and blame
for this country.
You must help me,
and devote your lives to me.
Do you understand?
Yes, sir!
Your Majesty, did you wish to see me?
When I was new to Ganghwa,
I was also a young naive King.
That is when I met your father,
he was a military officer.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your father was great at martial arts
and very special,
he had the power to win
people's hearts.
He had no greed and was
all around outstanding.
Even a king could be jealous of
such an incredible man.
You remind me very much of Choi Kyung
when he was a young man.
You grace me, Your Majesty.
Princess Hwa-ryun...
I leave Bong-ryun to you.
You must give her your fullest,
and protect her.
This is a command from your King.
Words cannot describe my gratitude...
Your Majesty.
What is happening?
Who has summoned
this child to our home?
We thought it was you, Father.
What is going on, Father?
I have summoned him.
Everyone seated here is
very important to my future.
Before I am to be wed
and leave this house,
I will like to serve some tea.
Have you gone mad?
Go ahead.
I have prepared something special
for the young Prince Yeongun.
Thank you.
This will hurt, it's mixed
glacial acetic acid and water!
What are you doing, princess!
This birth mark was made
with dye to cover up his
peasant status and scared brand.
The potent dye must have caused
this skin disease.
Lord Hwasa,
How dare you fabricate a King's relative
and attempt to deceive
the real relatives, the council,
the crown and all of the citizens?
Should I tell everyone?
Even the mighty Kim-Moon Family
will not be able to survive this.
What is she saying?
Did you...
Did you really fabricate
his entire background?
If I kill that peasant Prince Yeongun,
Then what would
I have to worry about?
Within the next hour,
if this child isn't seen
at the ferry port...
My people will go to
Her Royal Highness and council.
Accompanying them will be
his peasant birth mother.
After investigating Song Jin's death,
we found his mother.
But, do not worry, my Lord.
Your treacherous ploy to fabricate
a fake king,
I won't mention it to anyone.
What do you want, Princess?
In exchange!
I will leave this house.
No one should try to stop me.
Just let me leave in peace.
That will never happen!
Shut your mouth.
Father!
I said shut your mouth!
This could cause
the end of our entire family!
If anyone finds out
about this incident...
Then...
you may kill me.
You can kill me as you
please anyways, no?
But you will not have to do so.
I don't have
any intentions of ruining this family,
or seeking revenge.
All I want is...
My freedom...
My Lord.
Stop!
Stop!
What are you doing!
Lord!
Lord Haok has given me his word!
Let me leave.
Let go of Bong-ryun.
Stab me.
By your sword Bong-ryun
and I will both die.
Coming this far, now I know...
How deep my feelings are for her!
Watching Bong-ryun run to you...
I'd rather kill her.
You cannot do this.
My Lord.
Don't, don't do it.
Don't!
I don't care if you kill me,
but,
Please do not hurt Bong-ryun.
You cannot come back from that.
You will regret it.
Even at this moment,
you are self righteous.
Why do you always speak down to me?
Every single time!
You take everything that I want first!
Kill Choi Chun-joong!
Kill him!
No!
- But, sir...
- What are you waiting for!
Stop!
Bong-ryun...
Rather it be love,
or obsession,
I don't care.
Your feelings
solely belong to you.
But don't let your emotions
hurt other's lives... my life...
Don't interfere with my life!
Shoot.
Shoot me!
Bong-ryun!
Shoot me.
- Shoot me!
- Bong-ryun!
Sir!
Sir!
I've shot him...
My lieutenante!
Sir!
Sir!
I...
I... I killed Chae In-gyu...
I've killed Chae In-gyu...
Do not worry...
I am here for you.
I will always be here for you.
It's alright...
It's all over.
Hey boatman,
I am counting on you.
Don't worry.
You look familiar.
Am I mistaken?
Now, leave in peace!
Let's go.
My goodness, Mother!
Mother, are you alright?
I am so sorry.
My sweet Dal-nim, how are you?
You missed me right?
My Princess...
Did you leave in peace?
Thank you for keeping your word.
It's fine...
The Princess saved my family
from Chae In-gyu's captivity.
How will I repay...
How can I repay you...
I didn't do it alone.
Our Lord helped us.
Pardon me?
He already knew.
He knew you were meeting
with In-gyu.
Please kill me, my Lord.
Forget it.
I'm glad your family is safe.
How can you be so forgiving?
As if nothing happened?
How can you be so calm?
You're the only person
who remembers my father like I do.
You are my friend.
I don't ever want to lose
my friends and family again.
Moving forward, be honest with me,
can you do that?
My Lord...
My Lord!
What are you talking about?
Prince Yeongun's birth is suspicious?
He's not Prince Hoepyeong's child?
He's born a peasant?
Lord Lee Hang-ro himself is worried
because the king's relative
who introduce Prince Yeongun,
has gone missing.
How could you believe them so easily?
How... How could this be...
Your Royal Highness,
Prince Heungseon is here to see you.
You may leave now.
What brings you here at this hour?
I have something very special for you,
Your Royal Highness.
Although the hour is late,
I came as fast as I could.
Something special?
What... What is this?
Is there anyone outside!
Your Royal Highness...
Move aside!
Everyone leave us...
Yes, ma'am.
Prince Heungseon,
what in the world is this?
The fraud who called
himself Prince Yeongun.
This is Lee Min the peasant's arm.
Now open your eyes.
Your desperation is
what actually killed Dojoenggung.
Your selfish ways of
following your heart,
has brought such a swindler
into this very palace.
If this fraud had
actually risen to the throne,
how could you handle
the sins and face
our previous kings, ancestors,
and our people?
What is this?
A check for 100,000 coins.
What?
I know the palace is
in financial turmoil and
the King lacks private property.
If you decide to work with me
and found a new king,
in time I will confiscate everything
from the Kim-Moon Family,
and dedicate everything...
to you, Your Royal Highness.
Hurray! Hurray!
Hurray for Master Choi! Hurray!
With all due respect,
I am not the one
who saved you all today!
How could I take credit
for saving your lives,
when I am so unworthy
and untalented?
You were all saved by the true man,
sent down from the skies!
True man?
As the prophecy for the people
and country once said:
The true man arrives
in the Year of the Pig,
and in the Year of the Rat,
he grafts the plum tree.
This year is the year of the Pig,
A King worthy man will appear,
and next year, the Year of the Rat,
a new King will reign!
That man has helped me,
thus everyone was able to be saved!
- Who is this man?
- Who is he?
Who could he possibly be?
This child here,
is the true man sent from the skies!
Through this person,
all of you have kept your lives.
Right here, stands the new King!
He is everyone's new King!
Hurray! Hurray!
Hurray for the new King! Hurray!
Hurray for the new King! Hurray!
Hurray! Hurray!
Hurray for the new King! Hurray!
Why do you...
Why do you have your arm
around my son?
Your Royal Highness.
Please take my hand.
Together,
all the money and power,
will become yours, Your Royal Highness.
After hearing
that you would be coming,
I washed all the sheets but...
These are nothing like the silk blankets
you are used to...
I am fine.
I like it here more than
the luxurious Kim-Moon's residence.
Have a nice rest.
Are you sure you're okay here?
Can I finally rest by your side?
From now on,
your home is by my side.
♫ Why does my heart flutter so much? ♫
♫ Without knowing, love has spread ♫
♫ Without you knowing,
my heart is drenched ♫
♫ Don't look for a different love ♫
♫ Look for me, like today ♫
♫ Your flower petals
have fallen and colored it ♫
From now on...
The fear of my loved one's
getting hurt,
or dying...
I don't want to worry anymore...
♫ Without knowing, love has spread ♫
I want to live free.
♫ My heart is drenched ♫
♫ Don't look for a different love ♫
♫ Look for me ♫
Am I allowed to?
You've suffered a long time.
I am sorry.
I am truly sorry.
And I...
I truly love you
more than my own life.
♫ This isn't just coincidence ♫
♫ Without knowing, love has spread ♫
♫ Without you knowing,
my heart is drenched ♫
♫ Don't look for a different love ♫
♫ Look for me, like today ♫
You fool.
You should be grateful
that I am not exiling you to Ganghwa.
Since you are injured,
I have promoted a new captain.
Let that sink in.
My Lord.
My Lord.
What could you possibly do for me,
now that the princess is gone?
Welcome!
Welcome, Master.
You're here, Master Choi.
No matter what I don't think
you should go to that house by yourself.
Kim Byung-woon certainly,
could be planning a final attack, such as
an assassination against Prince Heungseon.
I must mentally attack Kim Jwa-geun.
If I can plant a great fear in his heart,
he won't plan a retaliation.
I am the only person,
capable of doing this.
Because in their hearts, they believe
I am Joseon's finest fortune teller.
Seriously?
What are you doing here?
I finally get to introduce
myself to our nation's
greatest prime minister, Lord Haok.
I heard you have written
some strange words for us.
I was planning on inviting you here,
do a fortune telling, just for fun.
You don't have time for casually doing
anything or joking around.
What did you say?
I am here to kill you.
You don't have time for casually doing
anything or joking around.
What did you say?
I am here to kill you.
Is there anyone outside!
- Anyone!
- Calm yourself.
You must make a wise decision,
my Lord.
♫ When the rain falls,
when the wind blows ♫
♫ I can hear your voice ♫
♫ I hate myself for not
being able to do anything ♫
(King Maker: The Change of Destiny)
Your 40 year reign
and prosperity is now over.
How have you become so weak!
Why are you so blind!
No one will be able to stop
Prince Heungseon!
My father passed away...
The King has passed!
No matter what, you must take
control of the King's seal.
How did I forget that!
It is my command that everyone
realize the newly crowned King,
now everyone serve Prince Ikseong
Lee Jae-hwang as your King!
The royal councilmen are here.
Tell them to wait.
What is this insolence?
He has commanded you all to wait.
I, Prince Ikseong Lee Jae-hwang,
accept Her Royal Highness'
royal letter.
I accept my duties,
and promise to protect my destiny.
- For thousands of years to come!
- For thousands of years to come!
The Grand Prince must not take part
in the council and politics.
What are you all doing?
- Who is it?
- What's this?
What's going on?
♫ But my heart aches, my love ♫
on historical truth,)
(but includes fictional
characters and events.)
(Previously)
Dojeonggung Lee Ha-jeon has
already gathered soldiers
behind your back for their conspiracy,
Your Majesty!
Kim Byung-woon isn't over yet.
Kim Byung-woon's will not perish.
I am certain.
I've found her.
I've found your mother.
No matter how hard a man tries,
destiny always prevails.
No matter what my destiny says,
I will stay by Bong-ryun and protect her
with my last breath.
Forgive me.
My son Jae-hwang's trustworthy person!
They will never know
of our newly found hope.
Look at this child.
He reminds me of Ha-jeon.
I will make this child the next king
in place of Ha-jeon!
That man claims Prince Yeongun
has potential to be King.
A king's destiny is
the destiny of the people...
that he has read
the fate of the people.
The whole country will be sick
with disease!
Let go of me!
We must...
Protect this place...
Choi Chun-joong has brought upon
this plague!
We must exile them outside
the soogoo gate and quarantine them.
How could you possibly do this?
Master Choi did not spread the disease!
And how could you send the patients
outside the soogoo gate?
Are you planning on letting them die?
I, Yong Pal-ryong, have found
the biggest land in Hanyang,
to quarantine these people!
Hurray! Hurray!
If you just tell me
what I want to hear,
I will give you the princess.
How is it that I have given you
a command,
yet this child is still alive?
Please let me live, my Lord!
Lord Kim Byung-woon and you,
Lord Kim Byung-hak,
Are destined to be
opposites and enemies.
But there is a way.
You must make the right decision.
(Episode 14)
Now that the plague has settled,
under this beautiful weather and breeze.
This drink taste like honey
wouldn't this taste better
with a friend to share with?
Have I been chosen to be
your drinking friend, my Lord?
Exactly! You have been chosen!
Let the chosen one pour you a drink.
Good idea.
What could he possibly
want to treat me like this...
Has the King fainted
again during the ritual?
Yes, his body is failing him,
it's becoming very serious.
Since the King doesn't have a successor,
shouldn't the king's relatives
with children hurry to gather votes?
With 10 people there are 10 opinions,
it's difficult to agree.
What could be so difficult?
Rather it be 10 or 100 people,
isn't it obvious that the most
promising candidate is in your family?
I don't understand...
I am saying
that I'm interested in your son.
Let me see...
You have your son,
and my daughter is a polite virgin...
Maybe we wed them,
and further discuss opportunities?
If it is your daughter,
I could run outside in my socks
to escort her as my superior!
If my son-in-law becomes
the next king,
my daughter wouldn't be your superior,
my son-in-law would be the supreme!
Cheers! Cheers!
Kim Byung-hak has taken the bait.
The tides are slowly turning
in my favor.
This also proves there is internal
conflict within the Kim-Moon family!
Have we received all of the birth date
letters for potential husbands?
Yes, the Gwansanggam is checking
their signs and readings.
Husbands?
Are you saying that I am to be wed?
Yes, we have already released
an official statement to the nation.
We have a chart for
potential candidates.
Your Royal Highness,
I do not wish to marry.
That is nonsense!
Marriage is a significant part of
any human's life,
moreover it is your duty as princess.
Is this because of that lowly
fortune teller Choi Chun-joong?
Have you also been seduced
by his snake like tongue?
No, Choi Chun-joong has not made
any mistakes towards me.
Your Royal Highness,
Choi Chun-joong is...
Stop speaking of this madness and leave.
And you better take care of yourself,
do you understand?
I see that you are very urgent
to speak with me.
What is on your mind?
This time,
I will make sure
you are wed to a great family.
Keep that in mind.
As your daughter, I have a request.
Alright, I am listening.
I...
I want Choi Chun-joong.
I want to marry Choi Chun-joong.
What are you talking about?
My father, do you truly believe,
my marriage will proceed smoothly
and safely?
Do you think the Kim-Moons will
let me marry without them?
I will be sent to where Kim Jwa-geun
and Kim Byung-woon want me to be.
I will never allow that to happen!
The pain of not being able to stay
with someone you love,
you know this better than anyone.
I was born destined to love one man
and one man only.
If I cannot be with Choi Chun-joong,
I will be unhappy
for the rest of my life.
Please, send me off to Choi Chun-joong.
My father...
This is my only wish.
Show your respects
to Her Royal Highness.
Your Royal Highness, I am Chae In-gyu
of the Ministry of Justice.
Aren't you the vulgar brute
working for the Kim-Moons,
that kidnapped the princess
in the past!
How dare you come to me!
Yes, Your Royal Highness.
I was trying to protect
the princess from associating
with the lowly fortune teller.
Your Royal Highness,
please listen to what I have to say.
Fine, you may speak.
I have known the princess
since a very young age,
I will take care of her like no other,
Please give me...
Please give me the Princess,
Your Royal Highness!
What?
Have I ever seen such
an arrogant man!
What are you waiting for!
Remove him!
Yes, Your Royal Highness.
Your Royal Highness, I may not be worthy,
but please give me the princess!
Allow me to become the son-in-law,
Your Royal Highness!
Your Royal Highness!
Your Royal Highness!
- His name is Chae In-gyu?
- Yes.
Find out more about him.
If he really knew the princess
from a young age,
and also about his family and reputation,
I want to know everything.
Yes, Your Royal Highness.
Her Royal Highness doesn't consider
any of the candidates yet,
I can become a candidate.
I have a chance.
I also have the Kim-Moons
backing me up.
Mother! Are you alright?
I, your son, will enter!
Move aside, I will see my mother.
She has denied you from entering.
Mother, are you alright?
I said don't come in!
Mother, I heard it was
a mysterious disease...
I am just worried...
Why are you so annoying?
I said do not enter!
You are exactly the same
as your father.
You have the exact traits of
the impatient middle class
Chae Family!
Get out of here!
Are you alright?
Mother... Mother...
Take care of yourself, my young Lord.
That is when I decided,
I will always have Bong-ryun by my side.
I will never let Choi Chun-joong
take you away from me.
What?
Something wrong?
Goodness, how am I suppose to act
like I don't know?
If you don't want to tell me, don't.
It has to do with the princess...
They're looking for husband candidates,
she's official announced to be wed.
Almost every noble family has sent
in their birth date letters.
Are you okay?
I've always known
this day would come.
Let's go, the patients are waiting.
- Have some rice cakes.
- Thank you.
Thank you.
Have some rice cakes.
My Lord, welcome.
Master, good to see you.
Good work everyone.
Master.
You're doing great.
Master, is he something wrong?
He dosen't look too good.
Any rice cakes left?
- I'm hungry.
- Here.
Where are you going by yourself
with that sword?
To Kim Jwa-geun's residence.
I've left Bong-ryun by herself too long.
I will risk my life to bring her here.
I knew you would say that.
If you wield a sword with impatience
and clouded judgement,
the sword will betray and cut you.
You must stop.
If I don't do this,
I will regret it
for the rest of my life.
I have made up my mind,
Please move aside.
Master!
- My Lord!
- What's wrong?
I came out of the bathroom
to find this...
Isn't that a letter
tied to the arrow?
My Lord, do not be impatient.
I will make an opportunity.
Thursday, 5 in the afternoon,
come to Prince Yeongun's residence.
Is this a letter from the princess?
She is a profound and strategic woman,
I shouldn't act independently
and wait for her.
Why, what's wrong?
The Princess...
What a disgraceful human you are.
You put on the mask of
a loyal friend and tricky tongue,
but in true you have been working
as Chae In-gyu's spy.
My Princess... I've been...
You deserve nothing less than death
by my hands right now.
I've been...
What? You wish to extend
your abominable life?
Do you wish to be
with your Lord, In-gyu?
My princess...
My 7 year old daughter
and old mother has been taken hostage!
You must be well aware of
the kind of man Chae In-gyu is!
If I act irrationally he would kill
my family with no hesitation.
I could not tell Lord Chun-joong,
nor could I just give up and die.
This is actually better.
This whole time has been
like torture to me.
My Princess, please kill me!
He is a man capable of betrayal,
who knows when I will betray him
again in different circumstances?
- Lower your sword.
- But my Princess!
I will trust and
give you one last opportunity.
Are you willing?
Pardon me?
You must not tell Chae In-gyu.
Can you promise this?
Yes, yes, anything...
I will do anything.
The ceremony department has sent
final 4 candidates.
I've seen them.
Lord vice prime minister
3 out of 4 are from
the Jangdong Kim-Moons,
and the other, a inferior family...
They might as well tell us to send her
to the Kim-Moon family.
Although they claim
to have been chosen blindly...
The court is run by the Kim-Moons,
we cannot assume fair play.
We are merely desperate for a successor.
Your Royal Highness,
your responsibilities are overwhelming.
Perhaps you might have
someone in mind?
In fact I do.
Princess.
Are you alright?
How have you been?
Were you worried about me?
Let us goin.
Princess, what a surprise.
Please sit, Prince Yeongun.
Yes.
Her Royal Highness
has been worried about you,
I have come to check on you.
I am completely restored.
But, why is this man here with you?
I was not able to introduce myself
properly to you last time in the palace.
Lord Young Eun, you are destined to do
great things in the future.
Fortune tellers can be very useful.
There is no harm
in getting to know one.
Sure.
Is that...
Skin disease I see?
Must be from the poisonous lacquer tree.
Have a look at this.
This is exactly the same as
our deceased Dojeonggung.
Fortune teller Song Jin has gone
back to Mt. Gyeryong
Pardon me?
I've been told by Lord Byung-hak.
Yes, yes.
I see that you must recover more,
please excuse me.
Let us meet again.
What an insolent man.
He just shows up
and leaves as he pleases.
You're right.
He is a rude but honest,
gifted but pure man.
He is a very worthy person,
you should be relieved
to have met him.
Even if you don't understand.
What?
That child knows of Song Jin's death.
He's definitely been secretly meeting
with Kim Byung-woon.
Which would mean that child is...
Most likely a fake.
Yes.
But how would we prove this?
His hand...
He had the same birth mark
as Dojeonggung.
What he claimed
to have been poisoning?
Could it be...
My princess, we must leave now.
There are many watching eyes.
Alright.
My Lord, I will escape
the Kim-Moon house.
How can I help?
Let me help you.
Somehow I will reach out to you.
Please come to Lord Haok's residence.
Understood.
My princess.
Your Majesty,
You're looking healthy,
I am very happy to see recovering.
Yes... How about you
Prime Minister?
You mustn't worry about
an old man such as I.
Your Majesty,
I am here because,
the royal palace is due
for an important ceremony,
I wish to congratulate you.
You speak of the princess' wedding?
Do you think the Kim-Moons will
let me marry without them?
I will be sent to where Kim Jwa-geun
and Kim Byung-woon want me to be.
I will never allow that to happen!
We have not even gone through
the 3 stage process yet.
What's the point of the 3 stage process?
Just decide on
Kim-Moon's Kim Jung-duk's
third son, Sang-guk.
What?
Kim Jung-duk's third son...
A few months ago
he fell off his camel,
he is paralyzed
and barely even alive!
How could I marry the princess to him!
Have you thought about
the country's future after you die?
Watch your mouth.
Please reconsider, Your Majesty.
Listen to my advice,
how can a powerless King
rule his people,
how can a deceased father,
secure a good future for his children?
You dare hurt the princess
after my death?
You dare to threaten me!
You must make a wise decision.
Your Majesty...
The Kim-Moon Family
must not harm the princess
in any way.
I will consider your opinions.
Now leave.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Please take care of your health.
Kim Jwa-geun and Kim Byung-woon
visited the palace, at this time?
It is very obvious why.
They've gone to threaten the King.
Choi Chun-joong was seen visiting
Prince Yeongun.
He also secretly met
with the princess but,
she had a guard with her,
we couldn't hear anything.
He must be finding a solution
for Prince Yeongun.
Chun, follow Chun-joong closely.
I want detailed reports.
Yes, sir.
Chun-Ha-Jang-Ahn, listen to me,
to the world,
you were considered murders,
criminals, and scumbags.
I have taken the four of you
in because,
under extreme circumstances,
extreme strategies
and extreme measures must be taken.
The path of both good and evil,
is the path for Jae-hwang.
I will use you as my hands and feet to
perform all acts of terror.
I will take control of the royal palace,
in order to save our people.
I will take all the blood and blame
for this country.
You must help me,
and devote your lives to me.
Do you understand?
Yes, sir!
Your Majesty, did you wish to see me?
When I was new to Ganghwa,
I was also a young naive King.
That is when I met your father,
he was a military officer.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your father was great at martial arts
and very special,
he had the power to win
people's hearts.
He had no greed and was
all around outstanding.
Even a king could be jealous of
such an incredible man.
You remind me very much of Choi Kyung
when he was a young man.
You grace me, Your Majesty.
Princess Hwa-ryun...
I leave Bong-ryun to you.
You must give her your fullest,
and protect her.
This is a command from your King.
Words cannot describe my gratitude...
Your Majesty.
What is happening?
Who has summoned
this child to our home?
We thought it was you, Father.
What is going on, Father?
I have summoned him.
Everyone seated here is
very important to my future.
Before I am to be wed
and leave this house,
I will like to serve some tea.
Have you gone mad?
Go ahead.
I have prepared something special
for the young Prince Yeongun.
Thank you.
This will hurt, it's mixed
glacial acetic acid and water!
What are you doing, princess!
This birth mark was made
with dye to cover up his
peasant status and scared brand.
The potent dye must have caused
this skin disease.
Lord Hwasa,
How dare you fabricate a King's relative
and attempt to deceive
the real relatives, the council,
the crown and all of the citizens?
Should I tell everyone?
Even the mighty Kim-Moon Family
will not be able to survive this.
What is she saying?
Did you...
Did you really fabricate
his entire background?
If I kill that peasant Prince Yeongun,
Then what would
I have to worry about?
Within the next hour,
if this child isn't seen
at the ferry port...
My people will go to
Her Royal Highness and council.
Accompanying them will be
his peasant birth mother.
After investigating Song Jin's death,
we found his mother.
But, do not worry, my Lord.
Your treacherous ploy to fabricate
a fake king,
I won't mention it to anyone.
What do you want, Princess?
In exchange!
I will leave this house.
No one should try to stop me.
Just let me leave in peace.
That will never happen!
Shut your mouth.
Father!
I said shut your mouth!
This could cause
the end of our entire family!
If anyone finds out
about this incident...
Then...
you may kill me.
You can kill me as you
please anyways, no?
But you will not have to do so.
I don't have
any intentions of ruining this family,
or seeking revenge.
All I want is...
My freedom...
My Lord.
Stop!
Stop!
What are you doing!
Lord!
Lord Haok has given me his word!
Let me leave.
Let go of Bong-ryun.
Stab me.
By your sword Bong-ryun
and I will both die.
Coming this far, now I know...
How deep my feelings are for her!
Watching Bong-ryun run to you...
I'd rather kill her.
You cannot do this.
My Lord.
Don't, don't do it.
Don't!
I don't care if you kill me,
but,
Please do not hurt Bong-ryun.
You cannot come back from that.
You will regret it.
Even at this moment,
you are self righteous.
Why do you always speak down to me?
Every single time!
You take everything that I want first!
Kill Choi Chun-joong!
Kill him!
No!
- But, sir...
- What are you waiting for!
Stop!
Bong-ryun...
Rather it be love,
or obsession,
I don't care.
Your feelings
solely belong to you.
But don't let your emotions
hurt other's lives... my life...
Don't interfere with my life!
Shoot.
Shoot me!
Bong-ryun!
Shoot me.
- Shoot me!
- Bong-ryun!
Sir!
Sir!
I've shot him...
My lieutenante!
Sir!
Sir!
I...
I... I killed Chae In-gyu...
I've killed Chae In-gyu...
Do not worry...
I am here for you.
I will always be here for you.
It's alright...
It's all over.
Hey boatman,
I am counting on you.
Don't worry.
You look familiar.
Am I mistaken?
Now, leave in peace!
Let's go.
My goodness, Mother!
Mother, are you alright?
I am so sorry.
My sweet Dal-nim, how are you?
You missed me right?
My Princess...
Did you leave in peace?
Thank you for keeping your word.
It's fine...
The Princess saved my family
from Chae In-gyu's captivity.
How will I repay...
How can I repay you...
I didn't do it alone.
Our Lord helped us.
Pardon me?
He already knew.
He knew you were meeting
with In-gyu.
Please kill me, my Lord.
Forget it.
I'm glad your family is safe.
How can you be so forgiving?
As if nothing happened?
How can you be so calm?
You're the only person
who remembers my father like I do.
You are my friend.
I don't ever want to lose
my friends and family again.
Moving forward, be honest with me,
can you do that?
My Lord...
My Lord!
What are you talking about?
Prince Yeongun's birth is suspicious?
He's not Prince Hoepyeong's child?
He's born a peasant?
Lord Lee Hang-ro himself is worried
because the king's relative
who introduce Prince Yeongun,
has gone missing.
How could you believe them so easily?
How... How could this be...
Your Royal Highness,
Prince Heungseon is here to see you.
You may leave now.
What brings you here at this hour?
I have something very special for you,
Your Royal Highness.
Although the hour is late,
I came as fast as I could.
Something special?
What... What is this?
Is there anyone outside!
Your Royal Highness...
Move aside!
Everyone leave us...
Yes, ma'am.
Prince Heungseon,
what in the world is this?
The fraud who called
himself Prince Yeongun.
This is Lee Min the peasant's arm.
Now open your eyes.
Your desperation is
what actually killed Dojoenggung.
Your selfish ways of
following your heart,
has brought such a swindler
into this very palace.
If this fraud had
actually risen to the throne,
how could you handle
the sins and face
our previous kings, ancestors,
and our people?
What is this?
A check for 100,000 coins.
What?
I know the palace is
in financial turmoil and
the King lacks private property.
If you decide to work with me
and found a new king,
in time I will confiscate everything
from the Kim-Moon Family,
and dedicate everything...
to you, Your Royal Highness.
Hurray! Hurray!
Hurray for Master Choi! Hurray!
With all due respect,
I am not the one
who saved you all today!
How could I take credit
for saving your lives,
when I am so unworthy
and untalented?
You were all saved by the true man,
sent down from the skies!
True man?
As the prophecy for the people
and country once said:
The true man arrives
in the Year of the Pig,
and in the Year of the Rat,
he grafts the plum tree.
This year is the year of the Pig,
A King worthy man will appear,
and next year, the Year of the Rat,
a new King will reign!
That man has helped me,
thus everyone was able to be saved!
- Who is this man?
- Who is he?
Who could he possibly be?
This child here,
is the true man sent from the skies!
Through this person,
all of you have kept your lives.
Right here, stands the new King!
He is everyone's new King!
Hurray! Hurray!
Hurray for the new King! Hurray!
Hurray for the new King! Hurray!
Hurray! Hurray!
Hurray for the new King! Hurray!
Why do you...
Why do you have your arm
around my son?
Your Royal Highness.
Please take my hand.
Together,
all the money and power,
will become yours, Your Royal Highness.
After hearing
that you would be coming,
I washed all the sheets but...
These are nothing like the silk blankets
you are used to...
I am fine.
I like it here more than
the luxurious Kim-Moon's residence.
Have a nice rest.
Are you sure you're okay here?
Can I finally rest by your side?
From now on,
your home is by my side.
♫ Why does my heart flutter so much? ♫
♫ Without knowing, love has spread ♫
♫ Without you knowing,
my heart is drenched ♫
♫ Don't look for a different love ♫
♫ Look for me, like today ♫
♫ Your flower petals
have fallen and colored it ♫
From now on...
The fear of my loved one's
getting hurt,
or dying...
I don't want to worry anymore...
♫ Without knowing, love has spread ♫
I want to live free.
♫ My heart is drenched ♫
♫ Don't look for a different love ♫
♫ Look for me ♫
Am I allowed to?
You've suffered a long time.
I am sorry.
I am truly sorry.
And I...
I truly love you
more than my own life.
♫ This isn't just coincidence ♫
♫ Without knowing, love has spread ♫
♫ Without you knowing,
my heart is drenched ♫
♫ Don't look for a different love ♫
♫ Look for me, like today ♫
You fool.
You should be grateful
that I am not exiling you to Ganghwa.
Since you are injured,
I have promoted a new captain.
Let that sink in.
My Lord.
My Lord.
What could you possibly do for me,
now that the princess is gone?
Welcome!
Welcome, Master.
You're here, Master Choi.
No matter what I don't think
you should go to that house by yourself.
Kim Byung-woon certainly,
could be planning a final attack, such as
an assassination against Prince Heungseon.
I must mentally attack Kim Jwa-geun.
If I can plant a great fear in his heart,
he won't plan a retaliation.
I am the only person,
capable of doing this.
Because in their hearts, they believe
I am Joseon's finest fortune teller.
Seriously?
What are you doing here?
I finally get to introduce
myself to our nation's
greatest prime minister, Lord Haok.
I heard you have written
some strange words for us.
I was planning on inviting you here,
do a fortune telling, just for fun.
You don't have time for casually doing
anything or joking around.
What did you say?
I am here to kill you.
You don't have time for casually doing
anything or joking around.
What did you say?
I am here to kill you.
Is there anyone outside!
- Anyone!
- Calm yourself.
You must make a wise decision,
my Lord.
♫ When the rain falls,
when the wind blows ♫
♫ I can hear your voice ♫
♫ I hate myself for not
being able to do anything ♫
(King Maker: The Change of Destiny)
Your 40 year reign
and prosperity is now over.
How have you become so weak!
Why are you so blind!
No one will be able to stop
Prince Heungseon!
My father passed away...
The King has passed!
No matter what, you must take
control of the King's seal.
How did I forget that!
It is my command that everyone
realize the newly crowned King,
now everyone serve Prince Ikseong
Lee Jae-hwang as your King!
The royal councilmen are here.
Tell them to wait.
What is this insolence?
He has commanded you all to wait.
I, Prince Ikseong Lee Jae-hwang,
accept Her Royal Highness'
royal letter.
I accept my duties,
and promise to protect my destiny.
- For thousands of years to come!
- For thousands of years to come!
The Grand Prince must not take part
in the council and politics.
What are you all doing?
- Who is it?
- What's this?
What's going on?
♫ But my heart aches, my love ♫