Dae Wang Sejong (2008): Season 1, Episode 74 - Episode #1.74 - full transcript
We destroyed the files on the new
weapons technology for nothing.
Tine envoy didn't
even mention the new weapons.
Dongchang of Ming don't take them lightly.
You must first get the new
weapons technology from Joseon.
Did you just say new weapons technology?
He who ignores a threat to our
national security is treasonous.
And he does not deserve
to be the Emperor's mentor.
I want to make a deal with your King.
Once I've confirmed the facts, I intend to
quietly make him stop the development.
Then peace will continue
between Ming and Joseon.
And I will find a way for you
to study at Hanlin Academy.
Wouldn't you like to discuss Ming and
Joseon's peace at Hanlin with me?
Good work.
Have a good evening.
Have a good evening.
Kidnap?
Kidnap one of the specialists to
extract their weapons technology?
Do you have Jang Youngsil in mind?
How about choosing
someone easier to break?
Undercover guards?
You put undercover guards on Choi
Haesan, Jang Youngsil and Yi Chun?
You're the one who told me
not to underestimate Dongchang.
Your effort is commendable,
but I'm afraid you picked the wrong men.
What do you mean?
Going after one of the
specialists would be too direct.
And if that was the way
Dongchang worked,
handling them would be easy.
They're more likely to go after
someone less directly associated.
Less directly associated?
Men who have something to gain by
turning over the weapons technology.
Who would that be?
Do you think Councilor Choi will
turn over the secret to Ming?
We're talking about
admission to Hanlin Academy.
It'll be hard to resist.
I knew you'd come through.
Did you bring me what I asked for?
Of course.
I, too,
want peace between Ming and Joseon.
Why is this still in your possession?
I want us to destroy it together...
to signify the cessation of
the weapons development.
I have no intention to do that.
Wouldn't you prefer to stop on our own
than be stopped by the superior state?
What do you mean by that?
I'm not the only one with
a copy of this manual.
The new weapons of Joseon...
Go back to your palace.
Is it bad to turn over the new weapons
technology and forge peace?
There are things we can
and cannot give away.
Autonomy within an alliance is
the wisest choice for us right now.
Are you still stuck on that?
Autonomy is unattainable without
constant effort to keep ourselves strong.
You need to practice prudence and
restraint instead of giving me advice.
And if at all possible,
I reflect on your behavior and
think about what you've done wrong.
Thank you for your work, sir.
What is the meaning of this?
Have you forgotten?
Intelligence gathering is Dongchang's job.
Hall of Worthies Scholar Choi Manli, was it?
Your loyalty to Ming will not be forgotten.
Have you located Choi Manli?
He is indeed with Huang Chan.
You look good in Joseonese clothes.
What is the meaning of this?
I guess you can say we're
arresting a lawbreaker.
A lawbreaker?
You're being arrested for
breaking our immigration law
and entering the country illegally.
What?
- Take him.
- Yes, sir!
You think you'll get away
with treating me this way?
We'll let you go back to Ming
quietly for old-time sake.
That is if our investigation
doesn't turn up anything serious.
What's this?
What do you think it is?
Joseon is provoking Ming by developing
a powerful weapon such as this!
What the heck!
A blank book...
He's an intriguing fellow that Choi Manli.
Why is the Records of
Gunpowder Weaponry blank?
Black?
Whatever do you mean?
You should be ashamed.
A top Hanlin scholar Emperor's mentor
being played for a fool by a nobody!
Why did you make a fool of me like this?
I did not make a fool of you.
I displayed my respect for you.
Respect?
I deeply admire Ming's superior literary
culture and level of intelligence.
So if you need new weapons technology,
you will be able to fill those pages yourself.
You said you wanted peace
between Ming and Joseon,
and that's why you wanted
to investigate our weaponry.
But weaponry is not my area, so
how could I have that information?
I suggest you find official means.
Request an official talk with our
Ministry of Rites and find a resolution.
I believe that is how you're supposed
to resolve diplomatic issues.
Admission to Hanlin Academy...
Wasn't it too good to pass up?
I'm unlike someone else I know.
I don't sell off top government
secrets for personal gain.
I wouldn't have the dignity to stand up
and oppose the issues I oppose if I did.
Does this mean you oppose
the new weapons development?
I also oppose the costly military
expedition that's going on under
the alleged reason of territory expansion.
Territory and population is power.
Don't you want a stronger country?
I don't believe size equals strength.
There are barbarians with
vast lands and inferior culture.
This conquest is what the majority wants.
Do you think a greenhorn
like you can change that?
Don't treat me like a child!
I know how to move
people as well as you do.
Move people?
Only difference is you move
them with money and
I move them with principles
and reasoning.
Did we fail?
It appears that way for now.
I failed to persuade Huang Zan
and you failed to persuade the King.
I don't believe weapons development
is the way to secure peace.
Domestic issues will be neglected
and the country will weaken
if we preoccupy ourselves
with military campaigns.
So do we continue to fight this?
You are the future King of this kingdom.
Fighting for safety and welfare
of the people is your duty.
I'm losing confidence, Master.
Confidence is something you
build by fighting for what's right.
It doesn't come overnight.
You're doing just fine.
Choi Manli must be dismissed
from office at once!
Don't be naive.
Gim Mun, and Jeong Changson doesn't
deserve to be a member
of the Royal court either.
You must renounce them and expel
them immediately, Your Majesty!
I will not do that.
Just because they didn't
divulge the information
does not mean they are not guilty.
Calm down and sit down.
They violated the regulation on
handling of top secret information.
Sit down, I said.
Sir!
Prosecuting these men would be
tantamount to making an official
announcement to Ming that we do have
a new weapons technology.
Nothing happened tonight.
Your Majesty, officially speaking,
nothing happened between the Ming
envoy and Joseon government tonight.
Make an official request for
an investigation to the Joseonese.
You should go home.
They have a dangerous
new weapon in their hands, sire!
What's the basis for the investigation?
A Dongchang agent snuck into
Joseon and got caught, and the
Imperial envoy couldn't even convince
a petty Hall of Worthies scholar and
failed trying to steal their
weapons technology.
So now you want me to
demand an investigation?
I shall speak in Joseonese in return
for your arrogance the other day.
There are ears everywhere.
The least I can do is spare you
the humiliation of the whole
world knowing about your failure.
Stop while you're ahead, Haishou.
If you want to fight them, go home and
come back when you're ready to fight!
I understand you're leaving today.
This has been a very productive trip.
We will put the technology you've shared
with us to valuable service for our people.
And I will never forget your kindness.
Let us drink our tea.
It's quite fragrant.
I hope you're not too
tired from last night.
I'd like to hear what you thought
after the tour of the Hall of Worthies.
What could be tiring about touring
a small library of a small country?
Hopefully the Hall of Worthies will
develop more substance and character
by keeping frequent exchange
with a high scholar like you.
That will depend on the talent
and ability of your scholars.
Were you displeased with the
scholar you met last night?
Are you referring to Choi Manli?
He is one of my most
cherished scholar and retainer.
I received quite a grand
welcoming from him.
Would you give him a message for me?
That I will never forget his
hospitality from last night.
Certainly.
I will deliver the message.
Perhaps Dongchang Chief Wang Zhen was
right about Joseon!
Sire!
Joseon might even be bolder and more
brazen thin he Wang Zhen's assessment.
You're playing a fun game.
I'm bored because my master
isn't back yet from Joseon.
Wang Zhen, tell me about Joseon.
It's like that marble in your hand.
Just think of it like a toy you
can do whatever you want with.
Director Yun.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Carry out the personnel
changes in the Hall of Worthies.
Sir, that uniform!
Does this mean you've been promoted?
His Majesty has appointed Scholar
Jeong Inji Assistant Director
of the Hall of Worthies.
Assistant Director?
I, the Director, have double duty, so
in effect he will be your actual leader.
Congratulations, sir!
Congratulations.
Congratulations!
Congratulations.
I don't know if I deserve this,
but I'm accepting as a call of
duty to work even harder.
You should've turned over the information.
You should cut them off as well.
I don't know who your contact is at Hanlin
Academy, but stop exchanging information.
I don't think I will.
I told you I don't like backtalk.
The King is punishing you right now.
I'm done talking.
Just do as I say.
I agree completely.
You were the most influential of all of
the scholars in the Hall of Worthies.
But he gave the Assistant
Director position to Jeong Inji.
This is punishment anyway you look at it.
You've been thoroughly defeated
in the fight against the King.
Do you think I'm done?
I'm just getting started, Scholar Gim.
The Hall of Worthies?
The Assistant Director will
give you your assignments.
I was taught that a prince who is not the
heir to the throne must not involve
himself in politics.
That is going to change from now on.
He who depends on someone
else for survival must
share the concern of that someone else.
And if you are a Royal Prince, that
concern should be even greater.
Learned man has plenty of reasons
to devote to public service even if he
is not Royal Prince, Father.
Striving for knowledge so
you can give to the others
isn't that what education is for?
I've been waiting, Your Highnesses.
I didn't think I would get
my opportunity so soon.
Opportunity?
An opportunity to learn about politics
from scholars of the Hall of Worthies.
You'll be learning how to devote
our service to the people.
That is indeed politics.
Isn't that right, Scholar Choi?
Assistant Director.
Yes, Your Highness.
Did you tell me the other day that
we are all on the same side whether
we agree or disagree?
It looks like you might be the one
to teach me that valuable lesson
by example, Scholar Choi.
I'm counting on you, Scholar Choi.
I will try.
I'll look forward to it.
Is it a good thing that the two Royal
Princes are at the Hall of Worthies?
Your Highness?
What is your concern?
I wish you wouldn't defy the King so boldly.
Are you afraid I might
lose my future throne?
Please don't send Jinyang and
Anpyeong to the Hall of Worthies.
They are smart boys, so they
will help with state affairs.
Royal lessons are enough.
If you don't want trouble.
It is to prevent trouble.
People like to talk especially in the palace.
They might think you
are weighing your sons.
Then it's up to the Crown
Prince to quiet such talks.
Your Majesty...
Not just the eldest prince but the
one who is worthy of the throne
deserves to be the true Crown Prince.
Did you wish to see me, sir?
Don't call me sir.
Don't you know me?
Distinction of hierarchy is critical in
preserving order in an organization.
I'd like to separate personal
and professional affairs.
Please sit down.
May I come back later?
It's time for
the Crown Prince's Royal lesson.
There is no need for that anymore.
What... do you mean?
Royal lessons are not our duty anymore.
What the heck you talking about?
Royal lessons and Confucian lectures
are Hall of Worthies' exclusive duty.
This is where the Crown Prince
is shaped to be the future King.
Have you forgotten?
Who do you think got the
job taken away from us?
I will not accept this.
Please sit down.
We must proceed with the lesson.
I have no doubt you
are competent teachers,
but have no desire to change mentors.
His Majesty has his reasons for
making this decision.
Accept it.
Scholar Choi Manli of the Hall of
Worthies is an excellent teacher.
An excellent teacher who toys with
top government secret information.
Was I mistaken?
I thought you, too, were against
excessive military spending.
Opposing something and taking
dangerous risks by toying with
a national secret are
two very different things.
I can see that I need to take
this up with the King myself.
You must restrain yourself,
Your Highness.
If you defy the King any further,
the world will question your
suitability as the future King.
Excuse me for my insolence.
The Crown Prince is sounding
the Petitioner's Drum?
I will send the attendants
to bring him back here.
What's his reason for this behavior?
Is it Choi Manli?
I'm told there was a heated exchange
over the matter at the Lecture Hall.
Choi Manli needed a much
stronger punishment.
This would never be happening
if he had been dismissed from
office with corporal punishment.
The Crown Prince is going a bit too far.
Like father like son.
Jinyang and Anpyeong are
attending the Hall of Worthies and
the Crown Prince is going out on a limb...
A change in the succession plan might
indeed be a possibility at this rate.
This guy needs to be
sent away to an outpost.
Sir.
I agree.
A soldier forgets his duty to and
starts getting funny ideas in his head
when he's stuck in the central
government for too long.
Did you like what I did, Father?
It did indeed strike me.
I'm sure it made you
a bit nostalgic as well.
After all, I'm following your footsteps.
It was childish.
I thought responding it your way was
the best way to resolve the problem.
What you did to Choi Manli is wrong.
If I didn't value his talent, he would've
received a much heavier punishment.
Mishandling of top-secret
information is a serious crime.
You're the one who drove
him to commit this crime.
Ming is wary of us enough to
approach the Hall of Worthies
scholars to get to our secret.
The more fixated you become
with weapons development,
the more Joseong-Ming
relation will deteriorate.
If we give them our new weapon
they could turn it on us.
This new weapon is already
aimed at the heart of our people.
While you've been preoccupied
with weapons development,
domestic policies have been crumbling.
And the common people are still
getting stamp on and abused
by the rich and powerful.
That is the reason why Choi Manli
and I want autonomy within an alliance.
Resolving national defense issues
through friendly relations,
and strengthening the foundation
for a virtuous government.
I believe that is what the time calls for.
King who puts domestic issues
before territory expansion
that's the kind of King I want to be.
Get out into the world like you did
when you were thirteen years old
not in the King's robe but
in commoner's clothes.
Then you'll be able to meet again
the people you so direly wanted to
protect 25 years ago.
Father is doing the right thing.
He gave clocks to the people to
make their lives easier and
distributed farmer's handbooks.
You should travel with the
King as well if you can.
Don't you know how often
Father goes out into the city?
That's an inspection.
What he needs to do is to travel incognito.
It's hard to see what's real
when they know you are the King.
Because they only show you
what they want you to see.
This will help you in your travel.
What is this?
It looks like my son has been
investigating my misrule.
Does it make you angry?
How are the Three Censor
Offices reacting to this?
How do you think they would react?
I'm confident you can quite them down.
Is there a reason to do so?
Call it a humble father's pride.
And I think I will take my son's
advice and travel incognito.
Chances are you will encounter the
problems pointed out in this report
since there is no such thing
as a perfect government.
I know.
Then let us handle this.
A King does not directly rule his people.
Through his men, he...
I know that, too.
Then...
What was your inspiration?
Why did you enter politics
and why did you come back to
after you had renounced everything?
For me it was that day.
That day that I went out to the city
square and met the real people
that were so different from the
people I had read about.
The selfish mean and shameless people.
That's the day I started to care.
The city square was my inspiration point,
so I don't think it would be a bad idea
to go back there and humbly reflect.
I will escort you.
The city square was my
inspiration point as well.
You're working hard.
Are you still investigating
your father's misrule?
... Forgive me.
You were so much like
your father as a child.
That's why raising you was so difficult.
But now you're trying
to go a different way.
I should be happy, but why do I
have so many conflicting emotions?
You look a bit tired.
What are you doing here?
I wanted to join you when you
left, but I got there too late.
Do you want to confirm my
misrule for yourself as well?
I want to confirm progress
and accomplishments.
if I can find a cause I can
contribute to, that'd be even better.
Would you believe me if I said I
wasn't doing this to oppose Father
but to become a good King?
Hyang, it pains me to see you.
I can see your struggles
and it pains me to see that.
Mother...
I believe in you.
Of course I do.
I know that both you and your father
are struggling to become a better King.
That's why you, my most gentle
and understanding child,
are so strongly standing
up against your father.
And that in the long run you
are both after the same thing.
I know.
I wish the Crown Princess
knew that as well.
Share what you are
going through with her.
I'm not saying this for her but for you.
Life as a Crown Prince and later as a King
is going to be long, hard and lonely.
You will need someone to lean on.
Mother...
Most precious joy for us women of
the palace is sharing our loneliness.
Allow your princess that happiness.
It will help both you and your princess.
11:00 PM
Attendant.
Yes, Your Highness.
How is the Crown Princess doing lately?
Announce me.
Come here!
Oh, Your Grace!
Stop teasing!
What is it?
Your Highness...!
When did this start?
Shouldn't you ask me why first?
Three days.
You have three days to clean this up.
Does this mean you forgive me?
It means I don't want a scandal.
I'm your wife.
Your woman!
That won't change.
Why don't you look at
me when you talk to me?
I'm doing more than anyone
can under these circumstances.
If you're human get angry!
You're supposed to yell and scream
under these circumstances!
If you had been more human,
if you had shown your emotions,
I wouldn't have been driven to this...
This is my limit.
This is my mercy's limit.
Clean this up within three days.
And if you can't be a proper
Crown Princess, at least try to
pretend like a proper Crown Princess.
I want to be your wife
not a Crown Princess.
I want to live like a human being!
Why didn't you practice
patience and wait for me?
It might have been possible if
you just had a little patience.
Not getting you deposed-that's
all I can do for you at this point.
I'm sorry.
I make a mistake.
Can't you give me one more chance?
What happened to you, fellow?
Can you read?
Aren't you hurt?
You must know how to read if
you're wearing that fancy robe.
Yes, I do.
Then you're going to have to help me.
If you refuse, I'll kill you!
weapons technology for nothing.
Tine envoy didn't
even mention the new weapons.
Dongchang of Ming don't take them lightly.
You must first get the new
weapons technology from Joseon.
Did you just say new weapons technology?
He who ignores a threat to our
national security is treasonous.
And he does not deserve
to be the Emperor's mentor.
I want to make a deal with your King.
Once I've confirmed the facts, I intend to
quietly make him stop the development.
Then peace will continue
between Ming and Joseon.
And I will find a way for you
to study at Hanlin Academy.
Wouldn't you like to discuss Ming and
Joseon's peace at Hanlin with me?
Good work.
Have a good evening.
Have a good evening.
Kidnap?
Kidnap one of the specialists to
extract their weapons technology?
Do you have Jang Youngsil in mind?
How about choosing
someone easier to break?
Undercover guards?
You put undercover guards on Choi
Haesan, Jang Youngsil and Yi Chun?
You're the one who told me
not to underestimate Dongchang.
Your effort is commendable,
but I'm afraid you picked the wrong men.
What do you mean?
Going after one of the
specialists would be too direct.
And if that was the way
Dongchang worked,
handling them would be easy.
They're more likely to go after
someone less directly associated.
Less directly associated?
Men who have something to gain by
turning over the weapons technology.
Who would that be?
Do you think Councilor Choi will
turn over the secret to Ming?
We're talking about
admission to Hanlin Academy.
It'll be hard to resist.
I knew you'd come through.
Did you bring me what I asked for?
Of course.
I, too,
want peace between Ming and Joseon.
Why is this still in your possession?
I want us to destroy it together...
to signify the cessation of
the weapons development.
I have no intention to do that.
Wouldn't you prefer to stop on our own
than be stopped by the superior state?
What do you mean by that?
I'm not the only one with
a copy of this manual.
The new weapons of Joseon...
Go back to your palace.
Is it bad to turn over the new weapons
technology and forge peace?
There are things we can
and cannot give away.
Autonomy within an alliance is
the wisest choice for us right now.
Are you still stuck on that?
Autonomy is unattainable without
constant effort to keep ourselves strong.
You need to practice prudence and
restraint instead of giving me advice.
And if at all possible,
I reflect on your behavior and
think about what you've done wrong.
Thank you for your work, sir.
What is the meaning of this?
Have you forgotten?
Intelligence gathering is Dongchang's job.
Hall of Worthies Scholar Choi Manli, was it?
Your loyalty to Ming will not be forgotten.
Have you located Choi Manli?
He is indeed with Huang Chan.
You look good in Joseonese clothes.
What is the meaning of this?
I guess you can say we're
arresting a lawbreaker.
A lawbreaker?
You're being arrested for
breaking our immigration law
and entering the country illegally.
What?
- Take him.
- Yes, sir!
You think you'll get away
with treating me this way?
We'll let you go back to Ming
quietly for old-time sake.
That is if our investigation
doesn't turn up anything serious.
What's this?
What do you think it is?
Joseon is provoking Ming by developing
a powerful weapon such as this!
What the heck!
A blank book...
He's an intriguing fellow that Choi Manli.
Why is the Records of
Gunpowder Weaponry blank?
Black?
Whatever do you mean?
You should be ashamed.
A top Hanlin scholar Emperor's mentor
being played for a fool by a nobody!
Why did you make a fool of me like this?
I did not make a fool of you.
I displayed my respect for you.
Respect?
I deeply admire Ming's superior literary
culture and level of intelligence.
So if you need new weapons technology,
you will be able to fill those pages yourself.
You said you wanted peace
between Ming and Joseon,
and that's why you wanted
to investigate our weaponry.
But weaponry is not my area, so
how could I have that information?
I suggest you find official means.
Request an official talk with our
Ministry of Rites and find a resolution.
I believe that is how you're supposed
to resolve diplomatic issues.
Admission to Hanlin Academy...
Wasn't it too good to pass up?
I'm unlike someone else I know.
I don't sell off top government
secrets for personal gain.
I wouldn't have the dignity to stand up
and oppose the issues I oppose if I did.
Does this mean you oppose
the new weapons development?
I also oppose the costly military
expedition that's going on under
the alleged reason of territory expansion.
Territory and population is power.
Don't you want a stronger country?
I don't believe size equals strength.
There are barbarians with
vast lands and inferior culture.
This conquest is what the majority wants.
Do you think a greenhorn
like you can change that?
Don't treat me like a child!
I know how to move
people as well as you do.
Move people?
Only difference is you move
them with money and
I move them with principles
and reasoning.
Did we fail?
It appears that way for now.
I failed to persuade Huang Zan
and you failed to persuade the King.
I don't believe weapons development
is the way to secure peace.
Domestic issues will be neglected
and the country will weaken
if we preoccupy ourselves
with military campaigns.
So do we continue to fight this?
You are the future King of this kingdom.
Fighting for safety and welfare
of the people is your duty.
I'm losing confidence, Master.
Confidence is something you
build by fighting for what's right.
It doesn't come overnight.
You're doing just fine.
Choi Manli must be dismissed
from office at once!
Don't be naive.
Gim Mun, and Jeong Changson doesn't
deserve to be a member
of the Royal court either.
You must renounce them and expel
them immediately, Your Majesty!
I will not do that.
Just because they didn't
divulge the information
does not mean they are not guilty.
Calm down and sit down.
They violated the regulation on
handling of top secret information.
Sit down, I said.
Sir!
Prosecuting these men would be
tantamount to making an official
announcement to Ming that we do have
a new weapons technology.
Nothing happened tonight.
Your Majesty, officially speaking,
nothing happened between the Ming
envoy and Joseon government tonight.
Make an official request for
an investigation to the Joseonese.
You should go home.
They have a dangerous
new weapon in their hands, sire!
What's the basis for the investigation?
A Dongchang agent snuck into
Joseon and got caught, and the
Imperial envoy couldn't even convince
a petty Hall of Worthies scholar and
failed trying to steal their
weapons technology.
So now you want me to
demand an investigation?
I shall speak in Joseonese in return
for your arrogance the other day.
There are ears everywhere.
The least I can do is spare you
the humiliation of the whole
world knowing about your failure.
Stop while you're ahead, Haishou.
If you want to fight them, go home and
come back when you're ready to fight!
I understand you're leaving today.
This has been a very productive trip.
We will put the technology you've shared
with us to valuable service for our people.
And I will never forget your kindness.
Let us drink our tea.
It's quite fragrant.
I hope you're not too
tired from last night.
I'd like to hear what you thought
after the tour of the Hall of Worthies.
What could be tiring about touring
a small library of a small country?
Hopefully the Hall of Worthies will
develop more substance and character
by keeping frequent exchange
with a high scholar like you.
That will depend on the talent
and ability of your scholars.
Were you displeased with the
scholar you met last night?
Are you referring to Choi Manli?
He is one of my most
cherished scholar and retainer.
I received quite a grand
welcoming from him.
Would you give him a message for me?
That I will never forget his
hospitality from last night.
Certainly.
I will deliver the message.
Perhaps Dongchang Chief Wang Zhen was
right about Joseon!
Sire!
Joseon might even be bolder and more
brazen thin he Wang Zhen's assessment.
You're playing a fun game.
I'm bored because my master
isn't back yet from Joseon.
Wang Zhen, tell me about Joseon.
It's like that marble in your hand.
Just think of it like a toy you
can do whatever you want with.
Director Yun.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Carry out the personnel
changes in the Hall of Worthies.
Sir, that uniform!
Does this mean you've been promoted?
His Majesty has appointed Scholar
Jeong Inji Assistant Director
of the Hall of Worthies.
Assistant Director?
I, the Director, have double duty, so
in effect he will be your actual leader.
Congratulations, sir!
Congratulations.
Congratulations!
Congratulations.
I don't know if I deserve this,
but I'm accepting as a call of
duty to work even harder.
You should've turned over the information.
You should cut them off as well.
I don't know who your contact is at Hanlin
Academy, but stop exchanging information.
I don't think I will.
I told you I don't like backtalk.
The King is punishing you right now.
I'm done talking.
Just do as I say.
I agree completely.
You were the most influential of all of
the scholars in the Hall of Worthies.
But he gave the Assistant
Director position to Jeong Inji.
This is punishment anyway you look at it.
You've been thoroughly defeated
in the fight against the King.
Do you think I'm done?
I'm just getting started, Scholar Gim.
The Hall of Worthies?
The Assistant Director will
give you your assignments.
I was taught that a prince who is not the
heir to the throne must not involve
himself in politics.
That is going to change from now on.
He who depends on someone
else for survival must
share the concern of that someone else.
And if you are a Royal Prince, that
concern should be even greater.
Learned man has plenty of reasons
to devote to public service even if he
is not Royal Prince, Father.
Striving for knowledge so
you can give to the others
isn't that what education is for?
I've been waiting, Your Highnesses.
I didn't think I would get
my opportunity so soon.
Opportunity?
An opportunity to learn about politics
from scholars of the Hall of Worthies.
You'll be learning how to devote
our service to the people.
That is indeed politics.
Isn't that right, Scholar Choi?
Assistant Director.
Yes, Your Highness.
Did you tell me the other day that
we are all on the same side whether
we agree or disagree?
It looks like you might be the one
to teach me that valuable lesson
by example, Scholar Choi.
I'm counting on you, Scholar Choi.
I will try.
I'll look forward to it.
Is it a good thing that the two Royal
Princes are at the Hall of Worthies?
Your Highness?
What is your concern?
I wish you wouldn't defy the King so boldly.
Are you afraid I might
lose my future throne?
Please don't send Jinyang and
Anpyeong to the Hall of Worthies.
They are smart boys, so they
will help with state affairs.
Royal lessons are enough.
If you don't want trouble.
It is to prevent trouble.
People like to talk especially in the palace.
They might think you
are weighing your sons.
Then it's up to the Crown
Prince to quiet such talks.
Your Majesty...
Not just the eldest prince but the
one who is worthy of the throne
deserves to be the true Crown Prince.
Did you wish to see me, sir?
Don't call me sir.
Don't you know me?
Distinction of hierarchy is critical in
preserving order in an organization.
I'd like to separate personal
and professional affairs.
Please sit down.
May I come back later?
It's time for
the Crown Prince's Royal lesson.
There is no need for that anymore.
What... do you mean?
Royal lessons are not our duty anymore.
What the heck you talking about?
Royal lessons and Confucian lectures
are Hall of Worthies' exclusive duty.
This is where the Crown Prince
is shaped to be the future King.
Have you forgotten?
Who do you think got the
job taken away from us?
I will not accept this.
Please sit down.
We must proceed with the lesson.
I have no doubt you
are competent teachers,
but have no desire to change mentors.
His Majesty has his reasons for
making this decision.
Accept it.
Scholar Choi Manli of the Hall of
Worthies is an excellent teacher.
An excellent teacher who toys with
top government secret information.
Was I mistaken?
I thought you, too, were against
excessive military spending.
Opposing something and taking
dangerous risks by toying with
a national secret are
two very different things.
I can see that I need to take
this up with the King myself.
You must restrain yourself,
Your Highness.
If you defy the King any further,
the world will question your
suitability as the future King.
Excuse me for my insolence.
The Crown Prince is sounding
the Petitioner's Drum?
I will send the attendants
to bring him back here.
What's his reason for this behavior?
Is it Choi Manli?
I'm told there was a heated exchange
over the matter at the Lecture Hall.
Choi Manli needed a much
stronger punishment.
This would never be happening
if he had been dismissed from
office with corporal punishment.
The Crown Prince is going a bit too far.
Like father like son.
Jinyang and Anpyeong are
attending the Hall of Worthies and
the Crown Prince is going out on a limb...
A change in the succession plan might
indeed be a possibility at this rate.
This guy needs to be
sent away to an outpost.
Sir.
I agree.
A soldier forgets his duty to and
starts getting funny ideas in his head
when he's stuck in the central
government for too long.
Did you like what I did, Father?
It did indeed strike me.
I'm sure it made you
a bit nostalgic as well.
After all, I'm following your footsteps.
It was childish.
I thought responding it your way was
the best way to resolve the problem.
What you did to Choi Manli is wrong.
If I didn't value his talent, he would've
received a much heavier punishment.
Mishandling of top-secret
information is a serious crime.
You're the one who drove
him to commit this crime.
Ming is wary of us enough to
approach the Hall of Worthies
scholars to get to our secret.
The more fixated you become
with weapons development,
the more Joseong-Ming
relation will deteriorate.
If we give them our new weapon
they could turn it on us.
This new weapon is already
aimed at the heart of our people.
While you've been preoccupied
with weapons development,
domestic policies have been crumbling.
And the common people are still
getting stamp on and abused
by the rich and powerful.
That is the reason why Choi Manli
and I want autonomy within an alliance.
Resolving national defense issues
through friendly relations,
and strengthening the foundation
for a virtuous government.
I believe that is what the time calls for.
King who puts domestic issues
before territory expansion
that's the kind of King I want to be.
Get out into the world like you did
when you were thirteen years old
not in the King's robe but
in commoner's clothes.
Then you'll be able to meet again
the people you so direly wanted to
protect 25 years ago.
Father is doing the right thing.
He gave clocks to the people to
make their lives easier and
distributed farmer's handbooks.
You should travel with the
King as well if you can.
Don't you know how often
Father goes out into the city?
That's an inspection.
What he needs to do is to travel incognito.
It's hard to see what's real
when they know you are the King.
Because they only show you
what they want you to see.
This will help you in your travel.
What is this?
It looks like my son has been
investigating my misrule.
Does it make you angry?
How are the Three Censor
Offices reacting to this?
How do you think they would react?
I'm confident you can quite them down.
Is there a reason to do so?
Call it a humble father's pride.
And I think I will take my son's
advice and travel incognito.
Chances are you will encounter the
problems pointed out in this report
since there is no such thing
as a perfect government.
I know.
Then let us handle this.
A King does not directly rule his people.
Through his men, he...
I know that, too.
Then...
What was your inspiration?
Why did you enter politics
and why did you come back to
after you had renounced everything?
For me it was that day.
That day that I went out to the city
square and met the real people
that were so different from the
people I had read about.
The selfish mean and shameless people.
That's the day I started to care.
The city square was my inspiration point,
so I don't think it would be a bad idea
to go back there and humbly reflect.
I will escort you.
The city square was my
inspiration point as well.
You're working hard.
Are you still investigating
your father's misrule?
... Forgive me.
You were so much like
your father as a child.
That's why raising you was so difficult.
But now you're trying
to go a different way.
I should be happy, but why do I
have so many conflicting emotions?
You look a bit tired.
What are you doing here?
I wanted to join you when you
left, but I got there too late.
Do you want to confirm my
misrule for yourself as well?
I want to confirm progress
and accomplishments.
if I can find a cause I can
contribute to, that'd be even better.
Would you believe me if I said I
wasn't doing this to oppose Father
but to become a good King?
Hyang, it pains me to see you.
I can see your struggles
and it pains me to see that.
Mother...
I believe in you.
Of course I do.
I know that both you and your father
are struggling to become a better King.
That's why you, my most gentle
and understanding child,
are so strongly standing
up against your father.
And that in the long run you
are both after the same thing.
I know.
I wish the Crown Princess
knew that as well.
Share what you are
going through with her.
I'm not saying this for her but for you.
Life as a Crown Prince and later as a King
is going to be long, hard and lonely.
You will need someone to lean on.
Mother...
Most precious joy for us women of
the palace is sharing our loneliness.
Allow your princess that happiness.
It will help both you and your princess.
11:00 PM
Attendant.
Yes, Your Highness.
How is the Crown Princess doing lately?
Announce me.
Come here!
Oh, Your Grace!
Stop teasing!
What is it?
Your Highness...!
When did this start?
Shouldn't you ask me why first?
Three days.
You have three days to clean this up.
Does this mean you forgive me?
It means I don't want a scandal.
I'm your wife.
Your woman!
That won't change.
Why don't you look at
me when you talk to me?
I'm doing more than anyone
can under these circumstances.
If you're human get angry!
You're supposed to yell and scream
under these circumstances!
If you had been more human,
if you had shown your emotions,
I wouldn't have been driven to this...
This is my limit.
This is my mercy's limit.
Clean this up within three days.
And if you can't be a proper
Crown Princess, at least try to
pretend like a proper Crown Princess.
I want to be your wife
not a Crown Princess.
I want to live like a human being!
Why didn't you practice
patience and wait for me?
It might have been possible if
you just had a little patience.
Not getting you deposed-that's
all I can do for you at this point.
I'm sorry.
I make a mistake.
Can't you give me one more chance?
What happened to you, fellow?
Can you read?
Aren't you hurt?
You must know how to read if
you're wearing that fancy robe.
Yes, I do.
Then you're going to have to help me.
If you refuse, I'll kill you!