Dae Wang Sejong (2008): Season 1, Episode 25 - Episode #1.25 - full transcript
Your Highness!
Your Highness!
Help!
Somebody, help us!
Oh my, what loud cry he has!
Hurry!
Please don't die, Your Highness!
Princess!
Your Grace...
You just gave birth.
You shouldn't be moving around.
Your Highness...
Your Highness...
Are you all right?
The baby...
How is the baby?
What happened to the Prince?
How is he?
Where is he right now?
We should call the physician
and treat your wound first.
Welcome...
Don't cause your mother worries
like your father always does...
Your Highness...
Do you like it?
Are you disappointed' because
it's small and not very pretty?
I guess he's not disappointed.
I wish...
If I could put you on this toy boat...
I'd like to take you away from the
Royal house wherever it may take us...
A vest?
The Princess made this herself?
Prince Choongnyeong would've died
the moment he got hit with this
if it weren't for that vest.
How did she know that silk
becomes more impenetrable than
metal when it's layered like this?
What's more unbelievable is
that she was compelled to make this
and put it on her husband.
Who could have done this?
Could it be those who are
afraid of the attention
the Prince is getting?
That's far-fetched, Master.
Are you all right?
I'm hanging in there.
I'm going to ignore what happened,
so please go back to your homes.
Ignore what happened?
We must inform the
Royal Inspector's Office
and conduct an investigation.
I'm alive so, all is well.
I don't want to make
a big deal out of this.
Are you afraid?
At this point, there is only one person
that could benefit from your death.
Father-in-law.
You're afraid that your
brother might be the one
that tried to kill you to protect
the seat of the Crown Prince.
That's not possible.
That's my hope as well.
But we have to investigate this if
only to eliminate that possibility.
Who is to say this won't happen
again if we overlook this?
An assassination attempt?
How is Choongnyeong?
Is he all right?
The dart didn't penetrate very deeply
thanks to the silk vest he was wearing,
but his chest bones may be
damaged from the impact.
Why haven't you called a physician?
Prince Choongnyeong
does not want this to get out.
Choongnyeong doesn't
want an investigation?
What's his reason?
What could be his reason?
Out of the palace against
my orders at this late hour?
Does it please you?
It's not bad.
This weapon will be the key in restoring
your damaged reputation.
The key...
This was found in Min Muhyul's home?
Is it identical to the weapon
that the Crown Prince has?
It is very regretful...
Surrender your sword.
I do not wish to hurt my own brother.
Attack!
Did I make you that angry?
Is that why you're putting
me through the same pain?
Did you wish to see me?
I heard you became a father.
Are you happy?
Fear of not being a good
father precedes joy.
The weapon that hurt you is
in your brother's possession.
I am ordering a tribunal.
Shouldn't we look further
into the truth first?
We can't jump to conclusions just
because the weapon is in his possession.
Won't you allow me to
conduct this investigation?
If by chance...
I assure you what you fear will not happen.
How can you be certain?
I am well aware of the emotional
pains you suffered in the past decade.
And so does the Crown Prince.
At least I want to believe that he does.
Very well.
You can go.
Doe...
Take Sangin with you.
How can you say they may not be the
culprit when there is obvious proof?
That's exactly why?
Because it's too obvious.
Right?
It's too easy.
This scheme has too many flaws to have
been done by cunning veteran politicians.
Let's start this investigation
from the Bureau of Weaponry.
If we can figure out who made the
weapon, we can get to the man behind it.
Yes, Your Highness.
Announce us.
His Highness the Crown Prince
for morning salutations!
Your Majesty.
Turn him away.
Your Majesty.
I am unwell.
I will not see him.
Stop going out into the city
and stay in the East Palace.
You can't deceive the King forever.
He might be refusing to see
us because he already knows.
Are you angry with him?
Are you angry for trying to
kill Prince Choongnyeong?
Or is it pity you feel?
Are you feeling sorry for him for having
to endure the accusation of attempted
murder on his own brother?
Make way!
Make way for the Royal Prince!
Choongnyeong is alive?
How could that be?
I swear to you I shot him
in the heart last night!
Then who is the man you saw
walking around alive and well?
We don't have the time
to argue about this.
We must contact Jang Chilsang and get
him out of the Bureau of Weaponry at once.
Choongnyeong is alive and there is no
sign of an investigation on the Min clan.
Our plan
to pin the murder on
the Min clan is busted.
Now the investigation will be
focused on Jang Chilsang.
And the organization will
become vulnerable as well.
Watch it.
What's got that fellow in such a hurry?
Wow, this is sleek!
You've never seen something
like this before?
It's only about 5 grams without
the post, so it can't be cast iron.
Hey, where's Chilsang?
He's our expert on compound metal.
He left in a hurry a little while ago.
Oh?
I hope nothing's wrong at home.
By the way, who made this?
That's what I came here to find out.
Who could've made
a musket that fires things like this
except the Bureau of Weaponry?
Did you say a musket?
It must be very small and
intricate to fire things like this.
Where is it?
If you don't know where
it is how should I know?
Huh?
Oh boy, this is not going to well at all...
Don't you have anyone with
exceptional hands skills?
Someone who might work on
the side for some extra money.
If we had talent like that, this
bureau would be going places.
That's nice.
These are beautiful!
How much is this?
What would you do if you
knew how much it was?
This one's nice too.
How much is this one?
Yi Sun.
How does it look on me?
We call this "casting pearls before swine."
That bad?
Those ornaments are useless for ladies
of the palace except for the queen
and royal concubines that is.
It's not for me.
It's for my mother.
So she could wear it when she's well again.
She was the most beautiful
woman before she became ill.
It would be so nice if my mother
could watch this with us.
I don't think she's ever seen
anything as wonderful as this.
We should get going.
She'll be all right, won't she?
Take it.
Don't put it back.
Pardon?
You can deduct it from the
invoice before you pay me.
All right.
Maybe I should get a panhandling
hat and sit out on a street corner.
Why is everyone so eager
to give me things?
Maybe you have money in your stars.
Tell him it's on credit
and I'll pay him back.
Just accept it graciously if
someone's being generous to you.
I've already got one man treating
like a bum and that's enough.
Make way!
Make way for the Royal Prince!
Make way!
Make way for the Royal Prince!
Make way!
Make way for the Royal Prince!
What in the world is that?
Does he think he's the King?
Why aren't you doing anything about this?
Are you just going to bow down?
Bow down he should.
Nobleman is not a nobleman who does
not know when to advance and retreat.
My sentiment exactly.
That Crown Prince of ours
is a hopeless fellow.
He should bow down gracefully
if he's lost public favor.
I'm talking about Prince Choongnyeong.
Man that let's a little praise and attention
go to his head is neither a nobleman
nor a kingly material.
Back where I come from, people call that
praise and attention "public sentiment."
Back where I come from, we say
that the Heaven chooses the King.
Gangmu Field
Gangmu: Great Hunting Ceremony
Are you all right?
I'm fine.
Bulls-eye!
I thought you were a bookworm,
but you're showing promise
in military arts as well.
You're too kind, Minister Yi.
I barely got it close to the target.
But I owe it to my coach
for my improvement.
Right, coach?
My, my, when did you acquire
such a wonderful assistant?
That's not what I meant...
Serve him faithfully.
The world has great expectations
for Prince Choongnyeong.
Is it acceptable to treat
the Crown Prince like this?
I can't determine who the
Heir Apparent of Joseon is!
Neither can I.
I'm really impressed, Minister Shim.
I should take lessons from you.
How do you influence the King to
put a security staff as grand as
the King's on your son-in-law?
I think you might know the reason
for the security staff better, than I do.
What do you mean by that?
I don't know.
What do you think?
Finish what you were going to
say If you have any manners at all.
I have an important meeting to
attend to at the audience hall.
Surely you don't expect me to keep
the King waiting to chat with you.
Did someone try to hurt
Prince Choongnyeong?
Or has His Majesty cast a net?
Do you know anything about this?
If it is a net, he must be out
to catch a big fish this time.
Chuksukhee: Traditional sports game
between two teams fought by throwing rocks
Jaeman!
Suchul, Pansu, shall we go
somewhere for a drink?
It's on me.
Come along.
Why do you bother memorizing
the names of lowly thugs?
They're my subordinates.
I should know their names.
Subordinates?
How could men like them be
Your Highness's subordinates?
They were busy dodging rocks
the whole time during the game.
If you're going to choose a subordinate...
This is why I think you
and I are not compatible.
Min Muhyul is disgruntled by the
security around Choongnyeong?
Why shouldn't Choongnyeong
have bodyguards?
Perhaps it is a bit excessive to have
Chief Gang Sangin with him as well.
It's not excessive.
He's the only one I can
trust with my son's life.
I'm sorry for making
you wait so long, coach.
What's worse, I don't think
I can practice today.
I can guess.
I know about the Crown Prince.
How did you...?
They say you have to go to the city
square or the chuksukhee field to see
the Crown Princess instead of
the East Palace these days.
Meanwhile, you got an entourage of
security staff equal to that of a King.
Would you believe me if I said
I didn't want any of this?
It is the King's will?
Then you're almost there.
You just need to get through
this Great Hunting Ceremony,
and you're practically
guaranteed to be the next king.
Brother.
Is that why?
Is that why you chose me?
What do you mean?
A King does not fight his own battles.
He control his men like
chess pieces to fight for him.
Did you need a pawn that will
move as you instruct it to move?
If that were true, would you
be willing to be my pawn?
You're not as smart as I thought.
Does this mean I've lost my pawn?
I would say so.
No progress in the investigation?
You didn't find anything substantial?
It's been less than a day since
we started the investigation.
Did you search the Bureau of Weaponry?
Yes, and we also searched
every blacksmith's shop in the...
Why would a weapon be
found in a blacksmith's shop?
Check the Bureau of Weaponry again.
If there's anyone remotely suspicious,
bring them in for interrogation!
Your Highness.
Do whatever it takes to get this over with!
Why are you yelling like this?
I'm tired of this.
I'm sick and tired of it.
I hate dragging around
all those bodyguards,
and I hate being seen as
a covetous politician.
And what kills me most is wondering
if they aren't really right.
Wondering if deep down inside
I really do covet power,
or maybe I've become slave to
politics unbeknownst to myself.
I'm sick of having to
constantly be on guard,
and I'm thinking so much that my
head feels like its going to burst.
I just want this to be over.
This investigation, the hunting ceremony,
I want ereything to be over!
Your Highness!
We've never had so
many visitors in one day.
What can I do for you,
Your Highness?
Bring me your staff members'
performance reports.
May I ask why?
Do I have to repeat myself?
Has anyone been acting suspiciously,
leave suddenly during work hours
or not show up without notice?
Please Your Highness, please slow down.
Just answer my question.
We may look like slackers,
but the Bureau of Weaponry is
one of the most strict and disciplined...
If you're strict and disciplined, why are
there muskets being traded in the city?
Pardon?
Do you or do you not have anyone
with problematic work habits?
No, Your Highness.
Oh, wait.
There is one man, but he's
my most trusted subordinates
What is his area of expertise?
Compound metal.
Did you say compound metal?
Wait!
Chilsang, that bastard...
How could he!
Alert the Royal Inspector's Office and
release a composite sketch at once!
Yes, Your Highness!
How do we use this to our advantage?
Sire!
Why are you out in public
in this situation?
Let's go.
Master has an assignment for you.
What happened?
They found Chilsang!
Why did he do this?
We found this in his possession.
This is...!
It's a note issued by the Min clan,
Your Highness.
Arrest Min Muhwe and
Min Muhyul immediately!
How dare you!
Let go of me!
Who tried to kill whom?
My brothers tried to
assassinate Choongnyeong?
Your Grace...
The King has already used my brothers
as sacrificial lambs once,
and he wants to do it again?
No, Your Grace.
Get the carriage ready.
I'm going to the audience hall.
I'm told the Crown Prince is behind this.
What?
They do all the work and I reap the benefit.
I won't even have to bother
looking for the nursemaid now.
There's no way the Queen
will remain a queen
with four of her brothers
convicted of high treason.
I tried to kill my brother?
Your Highness...
What do you mean the musket is
in the East Palace?
If it was not found in the Min's manor,
that's the only place it could be.
Don't speak in haste without proof!
Minister Yi.
Yes.
Send the guards to the East Palace
and confiscate the musket.
What are you doing?
I tried to kill off my own brother
that threatened my position of power.
I am not going to stop
at attempted murder.
Light it up.
Your Highness...!
It's an order.
Light it up!
Now!
Please put down the weapon.
I am begging you.
Stay out of this.
What are you afraid of?
Step aside!
Are you afraid the world
will not believe you?
Why would the world believe me
when my own family doesn't?
I believe you. No matter what anyone else
might believe, I believe you're innocent.
You are not a contemptible
man that would hurt
your own brother
to protect your authority.
If there is a god, he will not
close the eyes to the truth.
You must fight this accusation
with poise and confidence.
That's what the Crown Prince
I know would do.
Don't talk to me about
brothers and family again.
You lost your chance just like I did.
I won't forget this, Minister Hwang.
Even if I get arrested right
now and lose my crown...
Even if I'm put to death for this...
I will not forget that you trusted me.
Your Highness...
Thank you...
Hey, what are you doing here?
I wanted to get this to the Prince.
What is it?
My mother said this stuff is
good for fighting infection.
I'm sure he has lots of other good
medicine, but this is all I know.
I don't know if he would have a mind
to take that stuff right now.
Get ready.
We're going to the Bureau of Weaponry.
Your Highness.
There's something I'd like
to speak to you about.
I've been studying this, and
I don't think it's Chilsang's work.
He doesn't have the skills to do this
intricate work, and more importantly...
This.
I placed this piece of wood before
the gunpowder and tested it and
it extended the projectile range
significantly.
The Bureau of Weaponry did
not develop this technology.
Then who did?
Um, Your Highness.
Search every inch of this place!
Yes, sir!
Chief.
Are you the one that made this musket?
I asked if you made this musket!
That's why I'm here, aren't I?
Who are you working for?
I don't know.
The weapon you made
targeted a Royal prince!
I'm sorry to hear that it wasn't an animal.
If they can come after a Royal prince,
they could come after the King next!
Don't you know that?
What does that have
anything to do with me?
All I did was sell my
talent for the right price.
Are you saying money is more
important than a man's life?
To me it is. Money is more
important to me than my life.
Your Highness!
Joseon does not need these hands.
I will cut them off and be rid off them!
Your Highness!
Help!
Somebody, help us!
Oh my, what loud cry he has!
Hurry!
Please don't die, Your Highness!
Princess!
Your Grace...
You just gave birth.
You shouldn't be moving around.
Your Highness...
Your Highness...
Are you all right?
The baby...
How is the baby?
What happened to the Prince?
How is he?
Where is he right now?
We should call the physician
and treat your wound first.
Welcome...
Don't cause your mother worries
like your father always does...
Your Highness...
Do you like it?
Are you disappointed' because
it's small and not very pretty?
I guess he's not disappointed.
I wish...
If I could put you on this toy boat...
I'd like to take you away from the
Royal house wherever it may take us...
A vest?
The Princess made this herself?
Prince Choongnyeong would've died
the moment he got hit with this
if it weren't for that vest.
How did she know that silk
becomes more impenetrable than
metal when it's layered like this?
What's more unbelievable is
that she was compelled to make this
and put it on her husband.
Who could have done this?
Could it be those who are
afraid of the attention
the Prince is getting?
That's far-fetched, Master.
Are you all right?
I'm hanging in there.
I'm going to ignore what happened,
so please go back to your homes.
Ignore what happened?
We must inform the
Royal Inspector's Office
and conduct an investigation.
I'm alive so, all is well.
I don't want to make
a big deal out of this.
Are you afraid?
At this point, there is only one person
that could benefit from your death.
Father-in-law.
You're afraid that your
brother might be the one
that tried to kill you to protect
the seat of the Crown Prince.
That's not possible.
That's my hope as well.
But we have to investigate this if
only to eliminate that possibility.
Who is to say this won't happen
again if we overlook this?
An assassination attempt?
How is Choongnyeong?
Is he all right?
The dart didn't penetrate very deeply
thanks to the silk vest he was wearing,
but his chest bones may be
damaged from the impact.
Why haven't you called a physician?
Prince Choongnyeong
does not want this to get out.
Choongnyeong doesn't
want an investigation?
What's his reason?
What could be his reason?
Out of the palace against
my orders at this late hour?
Does it please you?
It's not bad.
This weapon will be the key in restoring
your damaged reputation.
The key...
This was found in Min Muhyul's home?
Is it identical to the weapon
that the Crown Prince has?
It is very regretful...
Surrender your sword.
I do not wish to hurt my own brother.
Attack!
Did I make you that angry?
Is that why you're putting
me through the same pain?
Did you wish to see me?
I heard you became a father.
Are you happy?
Fear of not being a good
father precedes joy.
The weapon that hurt you is
in your brother's possession.
I am ordering a tribunal.
Shouldn't we look further
into the truth first?
We can't jump to conclusions just
because the weapon is in his possession.
Won't you allow me to
conduct this investigation?
If by chance...
I assure you what you fear will not happen.
How can you be certain?
I am well aware of the emotional
pains you suffered in the past decade.
And so does the Crown Prince.
At least I want to believe that he does.
Very well.
You can go.
Doe...
Take Sangin with you.
How can you say they may not be the
culprit when there is obvious proof?
That's exactly why?
Because it's too obvious.
Right?
It's too easy.
This scheme has too many flaws to have
been done by cunning veteran politicians.
Let's start this investigation
from the Bureau of Weaponry.
If we can figure out who made the
weapon, we can get to the man behind it.
Yes, Your Highness.
Announce us.
His Highness the Crown Prince
for morning salutations!
Your Majesty.
Turn him away.
Your Majesty.
I am unwell.
I will not see him.
Stop going out into the city
and stay in the East Palace.
You can't deceive the King forever.
He might be refusing to see
us because he already knows.
Are you angry with him?
Are you angry for trying to
kill Prince Choongnyeong?
Or is it pity you feel?
Are you feeling sorry for him for having
to endure the accusation of attempted
murder on his own brother?
Make way!
Make way for the Royal Prince!
Choongnyeong is alive?
How could that be?
I swear to you I shot him
in the heart last night!
Then who is the man you saw
walking around alive and well?
We don't have the time
to argue about this.
We must contact Jang Chilsang and get
him out of the Bureau of Weaponry at once.
Choongnyeong is alive and there is no
sign of an investigation on the Min clan.
Our plan
to pin the murder on
the Min clan is busted.
Now the investigation will be
focused on Jang Chilsang.
And the organization will
become vulnerable as well.
Watch it.
What's got that fellow in such a hurry?
Wow, this is sleek!
You've never seen something
like this before?
It's only about 5 grams without
the post, so it can't be cast iron.
Hey, where's Chilsang?
He's our expert on compound metal.
He left in a hurry a little while ago.
Oh?
I hope nothing's wrong at home.
By the way, who made this?
That's what I came here to find out.
Who could've made
a musket that fires things like this
except the Bureau of Weaponry?
Did you say a musket?
It must be very small and
intricate to fire things like this.
Where is it?
If you don't know where
it is how should I know?
Huh?
Oh boy, this is not going to well at all...
Don't you have anyone with
exceptional hands skills?
Someone who might work on
the side for some extra money.
If we had talent like that, this
bureau would be going places.
That's nice.
These are beautiful!
How much is this?
What would you do if you
knew how much it was?
This one's nice too.
How much is this one?
Yi Sun.
How does it look on me?
We call this "casting pearls before swine."
That bad?
Those ornaments are useless for ladies
of the palace except for the queen
and royal concubines that is.
It's not for me.
It's for my mother.
So she could wear it when she's well again.
She was the most beautiful
woman before she became ill.
It would be so nice if my mother
could watch this with us.
I don't think she's ever seen
anything as wonderful as this.
We should get going.
She'll be all right, won't she?
Take it.
Don't put it back.
Pardon?
You can deduct it from the
invoice before you pay me.
All right.
Maybe I should get a panhandling
hat and sit out on a street corner.
Why is everyone so eager
to give me things?
Maybe you have money in your stars.
Tell him it's on credit
and I'll pay him back.
Just accept it graciously if
someone's being generous to you.
I've already got one man treating
like a bum and that's enough.
Make way!
Make way for the Royal Prince!
Make way!
Make way for the Royal Prince!
Make way!
Make way for the Royal Prince!
What in the world is that?
Does he think he's the King?
Why aren't you doing anything about this?
Are you just going to bow down?
Bow down he should.
Nobleman is not a nobleman who does
not know when to advance and retreat.
My sentiment exactly.
That Crown Prince of ours
is a hopeless fellow.
He should bow down gracefully
if he's lost public favor.
I'm talking about Prince Choongnyeong.
Man that let's a little praise and attention
go to his head is neither a nobleman
nor a kingly material.
Back where I come from, people call that
praise and attention "public sentiment."
Back where I come from, we say
that the Heaven chooses the King.
Gangmu Field
Gangmu: Great Hunting Ceremony
Are you all right?
I'm fine.
Bulls-eye!
I thought you were a bookworm,
but you're showing promise
in military arts as well.
You're too kind, Minister Yi.
I barely got it close to the target.
But I owe it to my coach
for my improvement.
Right, coach?
My, my, when did you acquire
such a wonderful assistant?
That's not what I meant...
Serve him faithfully.
The world has great expectations
for Prince Choongnyeong.
Is it acceptable to treat
the Crown Prince like this?
I can't determine who the
Heir Apparent of Joseon is!
Neither can I.
I'm really impressed, Minister Shim.
I should take lessons from you.
How do you influence the King to
put a security staff as grand as
the King's on your son-in-law?
I think you might know the reason
for the security staff better, than I do.
What do you mean by that?
I don't know.
What do you think?
Finish what you were going to
say If you have any manners at all.
I have an important meeting to
attend to at the audience hall.
Surely you don't expect me to keep
the King waiting to chat with you.
Did someone try to hurt
Prince Choongnyeong?
Or has His Majesty cast a net?
Do you know anything about this?
If it is a net, he must be out
to catch a big fish this time.
Chuksukhee: Traditional sports game
between two teams fought by throwing rocks
Jaeman!
Suchul, Pansu, shall we go
somewhere for a drink?
It's on me.
Come along.
Why do you bother memorizing
the names of lowly thugs?
They're my subordinates.
I should know their names.
Subordinates?
How could men like them be
Your Highness's subordinates?
They were busy dodging rocks
the whole time during the game.
If you're going to choose a subordinate...
This is why I think you
and I are not compatible.
Min Muhyul is disgruntled by the
security around Choongnyeong?
Why shouldn't Choongnyeong
have bodyguards?
Perhaps it is a bit excessive to have
Chief Gang Sangin with him as well.
It's not excessive.
He's the only one I can
trust with my son's life.
I'm sorry for making
you wait so long, coach.
What's worse, I don't think
I can practice today.
I can guess.
I know about the Crown Prince.
How did you...?
They say you have to go to the city
square or the chuksukhee field to see
the Crown Princess instead of
the East Palace these days.
Meanwhile, you got an entourage of
security staff equal to that of a King.
Would you believe me if I said
I didn't want any of this?
It is the King's will?
Then you're almost there.
You just need to get through
this Great Hunting Ceremony,
and you're practically
guaranteed to be the next king.
Brother.
Is that why?
Is that why you chose me?
What do you mean?
A King does not fight his own battles.
He control his men like
chess pieces to fight for him.
Did you need a pawn that will
move as you instruct it to move?
If that were true, would you
be willing to be my pawn?
You're not as smart as I thought.
Does this mean I've lost my pawn?
I would say so.
No progress in the investigation?
You didn't find anything substantial?
It's been less than a day since
we started the investigation.
Did you search the Bureau of Weaponry?
Yes, and we also searched
every blacksmith's shop in the...
Why would a weapon be
found in a blacksmith's shop?
Check the Bureau of Weaponry again.
If there's anyone remotely suspicious,
bring them in for interrogation!
Your Highness.
Do whatever it takes to get this over with!
Why are you yelling like this?
I'm tired of this.
I'm sick and tired of it.
I hate dragging around
all those bodyguards,
and I hate being seen as
a covetous politician.
And what kills me most is wondering
if they aren't really right.
Wondering if deep down inside
I really do covet power,
or maybe I've become slave to
politics unbeknownst to myself.
I'm sick of having to
constantly be on guard,
and I'm thinking so much that my
head feels like its going to burst.
I just want this to be over.
This investigation, the hunting ceremony,
I want ereything to be over!
Your Highness!
We've never had so
many visitors in one day.
What can I do for you,
Your Highness?
Bring me your staff members'
performance reports.
May I ask why?
Do I have to repeat myself?
Has anyone been acting suspiciously,
leave suddenly during work hours
or not show up without notice?
Please Your Highness, please slow down.
Just answer my question.
We may look like slackers,
but the Bureau of Weaponry is
one of the most strict and disciplined...
If you're strict and disciplined, why are
there muskets being traded in the city?
Pardon?
Do you or do you not have anyone
with problematic work habits?
No, Your Highness.
Oh, wait.
There is one man, but he's
my most trusted subordinates
What is his area of expertise?
Compound metal.
Did you say compound metal?
Wait!
Chilsang, that bastard...
How could he!
Alert the Royal Inspector's Office and
release a composite sketch at once!
Yes, Your Highness!
How do we use this to our advantage?
Sire!
Why are you out in public
in this situation?
Let's go.
Master has an assignment for you.
What happened?
They found Chilsang!
Why did he do this?
We found this in his possession.
This is...!
It's a note issued by the Min clan,
Your Highness.
Arrest Min Muhwe and
Min Muhyul immediately!
How dare you!
Let go of me!
Who tried to kill whom?
My brothers tried to
assassinate Choongnyeong?
Your Grace...
The King has already used my brothers
as sacrificial lambs once,
and he wants to do it again?
No, Your Grace.
Get the carriage ready.
I'm going to the audience hall.
I'm told the Crown Prince is behind this.
What?
They do all the work and I reap the benefit.
I won't even have to bother
looking for the nursemaid now.
There's no way the Queen
will remain a queen
with four of her brothers
convicted of high treason.
I tried to kill my brother?
Your Highness...
What do you mean the musket is
in the East Palace?
If it was not found in the Min's manor,
that's the only place it could be.
Don't speak in haste without proof!
Minister Yi.
Yes.
Send the guards to the East Palace
and confiscate the musket.
What are you doing?
I tried to kill off my own brother
that threatened my position of power.
I am not going to stop
at attempted murder.
Light it up.
Your Highness...!
It's an order.
Light it up!
Now!
Please put down the weapon.
I am begging you.
Stay out of this.
What are you afraid of?
Step aside!
Are you afraid the world
will not believe you?
Why would the world believe me
when my own family doesn't?
I believe you. No matter what anyone else
might believe, I believe you're innocent.
You are not a contemptible
man that would hurt
your own brother
to protect your authority.
If there is a god, he will not
close the eyes to the truth.
You must fight this accusation
with poise and confidence.
That's what the Crown Prince
I know would do.
Don't talk to me about
brothers and family again.
You lost your chance just like I did.
I won't forget this, Minister Hwang.
Even if I get arrested right
now and lose my crown...
Even if I'm put to death for this...
I will not forget that you trusted me.
Your Highness...
Thank you...
Hey, what are you doing here?
I wanted to get this to the Prince.
What is it?
My mother said this stuff is
good for fighting infection.
I'm sure he has lots of other good
medicine, but this is all I know.
I don't know if he would have a mind
to take that stuff right now.
Get ready.
We're going to the Bureau of Weaponry.
Your Highness.
There's something I'd like
to speak to you about.
I've been studying this, and
I don't think it's Chilsang's work.
He doesn't have the skills to do this
intricate work, and more importantly...
This.
I placed this piece of wood before
the gunpowder and tested it and
it extended the projectile range
significantly.
The Bureau of Weaponry did
not develop this technology.
Then who did?
Um, Your Highness.
Search every inch of this place!
Yes, sir!
Chief.
Are you the one that made this musket?
I asked if you made this musket!
That's why I'm here, aren't I?
Who are you working for?
I don't know.
The weapon you made
targeted a Royal prince!
I'm sorry to hear that it wasn't an animal.
If they can come after a Royal prince,
they could come after the King next!
Don't you know that?
What does that have
anything to do with me?
All I did was sell my
talent for the right price.
Are you saying money is more
important than a man's life?
To me it is. Money is more
important to me than my life.
Your Highness!
Joseon does not need these hands.
I will cut them off and be rid off them!