Jeong Do-jeon (2014–…): Season 1, Episode 2 - Episode #1.2 - full transcript
Take him away and lock him up in prison.
Your Majesty.
Take him away right now!
Yes, Your Majesty!
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty!
Punish me instead.
He might have behaved arrogantly,
but as his superior, it is my fault.
Please punish me.
Poeun.
Your Majesty.
Jajewi, what are you doing?
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty!
Goryeo revered Buddhism,
Goryeo revered Buddhism,
Episode 2
Goryeo revered Buddhism,
but political principles were based on
Confucian beliefs.
Through a military reign, Confucianism
became stagnant.
In the late 13th century, An Hyang
introduced Neo-Confucianism from China.
With the establishment of Sungkyunkwan,
Confucianism had a basis to rise again.
Mokeun lee Saek's students such as
Park Sangchung, Jeong Mongju,
Jeong Dojeon, lee Sungin and Gwon Geun
were young and reformative Confucian
scholars at Sungkyunkwan.
They created a new wave in Goryeo.
In later generations, historians called them
Neo-Confucian elites.
They were the last hope of Goryeo
which was doomed.
I just want to see him for a moment.
Sir!
What happened?
My husband is in prison?
There was an incident with the Ming envoys.
The Ming envoys?
It wasn't anything serious.
He should be released soon.
Don't worry too much.
Who was behind it?
Nobody was behind it.
You know that it was Sambong's doing.
Just watch the movement of the gentry.
Uncle.
Are you trying to sacrifice Sambong
to purge Gyeong Bokheung and the factions
who are against the installation of
the crown prince?
I thought you cared for Sambong.
Is that what you thought?
He's not your follower, but I didn't think
you considered him an enemy.
He's not an enemy.
So, why...
There are only two types of people
for people in politics.
One is an enemy and the other is
a tool.
Watch carefully.
See how I eliminate enemies with
Sambong as my tool.
let go! let go of me!
let go! let go of me!
let go!
let go!
What are you doing?
Quiet!
You're going to torture me even before
I'm interrogated?
Quiet!
Stop!
Stop! Stop right now!
Stop!
State tribunal has been prepared.
Jeong Dojeon will be interrogated tomorrow.
He will give up Gyeong Bokheung.
I was pointing out what you did wrong.
How is that showing contempt?
What?
Only His Majesty can enter the Daeseongjeon.
You should show respect to His Majesty.
You're the one showing contempt!
Your Majesty.
Do as you wish.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
State tribunal?
His Majesty approved of interrogating
Jeong Dojeon.
He was disrespectful to foreign envoys.
An interrogation is excessive.
He's releasing his anger because
we are against Gangnyeonggun's
installation as the crown prince.
May Buddha have mercy on us.
This is all because of Monino.
If only there was another prince...
Your Highness.
How about suggesting that His Majesty
sleep with the queens?
Really?
With five widows all in one place like this,
time sure flies.
We're not widows.
We have a husband.
What's the use?
You're always sleeping alone.
What makes you different from me?
You're right.
Your Highness, you had quite a bit to drink.
There is a reason I wanted to see you today.
His Majesty's depression got worse.
He needs to turn over a new leaf.
I think a child could do that.
You mean sleep with him?
Yes.
He slept with you once in a while last year.
I think Jeongbi would be good.
What do the others think?
Your Highness.
Why are you so surprised?
Did I say something wrong?
I will find an auspicious day.
Sleep with His Majesty.
Sleep with Jeongbi?
Yes, Your Majesty.
The queen dowager is going to
find an auspicious day.
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty, where are you?
Get away from me right now!
I'm only obeying a royal order.
Don't come near me.
Your Majesty! Your Majesty!
Forget it. He isn't coming.
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty.
Did you really give this order?
Why!
I will not hold any other woman.
I told my mother that many times.
She doesn't believe me.
There was no other way.
Your Majesty.
Tell mother exactly what happened.
You can keep quiet like the other queens.
But you'll just get sick.
Sambong is going to be interrogated?
That can't be.
I heard it from
the legal Administration Office.
lee Inim is going to interrogate him.
Sambong hates people who gained power
without taking the civil service exam.
He would bite off his tongue and die
before he is humiliated by lee Inim.
We have to stop this interrogation.
His Majesty approved of it.
Nobody can stop it.
You are respected by all Confucian scholars.
I am honored you came to see me.
I heard a state tribunal will be held
to interrogate Sambong.
That's right.
This is too excessive.
A national interrogation is for people
who commit serious crimes.
Sambong was merely disrespectful.
It's His Majesty's will. What can I do?
You could have advised him that
it was too excessive.
Ask him to cancel the interrogation.
Why should I do that?
You are a leader of the court.
Sambong is a young and loyal servant.
That's reason enough.
I am a servant who follows royal orders.
Sambong is an offender.
That's enough to refuse.
Sir.
leave. It's late.
Please help me.
I'm begging you.
I will try.
Poeun seems to care for you a lot.
What do you want?
I was surprised.
I can't believe the high praised Jeong Mongju
is a friend of a rebel like you.
Did you come to pick a fight?
Who are you calling a rebel?
What else should I call someone
who acted so arrogantly to foreign envoys?
I wasn't being arrogant.
I was only pointing out what was wrong.
Doing that when you only have
a low position is arrogant.
I can understand.
You only had low positions.
I'm sure you feel inferior.
I can understand it made you spiteful.
Stop now.
The problem is you let it show.
Other people keep quiet and endure,
but you had to show off.
like this.
You were arrested for denying
His Majesty's reign and
accusing loyal servants.
What?
You will be interrogated in the morning.
Sir!
I will give you a chance to avoid
the interrogation for Poeun's sake.
Who told you to write this?
Your life will be spared if you confess now.
I can promise you won't be tortured either.
Are you planning to eliminate your
political enemies by using me?
Just answer me.
Nobody was behind that.
Then you will die.
I thought you were smart.
Why are you being so stubborn?
Think about it.
You'll remember something.
If you die in vain like this,
what will happen to your family?
You have to live to make plans for the future.
Vice-chancellor.
Wash my ears
before tomorrow's interrogation.
Such sophistry from a treacherous old man
is making pus flow out of my ears.
I'll pull out that tongue tomorrow.
Your Majesty. Your Majesty.
What's all the commotion about?
Jeongbi tried to take her life.
What?
She was discovered before she died,
but she hasn't gained consciousness yet.
What was the reason?
I'd like to know that, too.
leave us.
There is something between the two of you
that I don't know about.
I told her to sleep with you.
She wasn't happy. She was scared.
She tried to hang herself.
Tell me. Why did she do that?
Ask her when she wakes up.
She's awake and I asked her.
She is just wailing. She won't say anything.
Then let it go.
Your Majesty.
I will not sleep with any of the queens.
You want to pass on the throne to Monino?
Yes.
Are you planning on ruining the country?
There is nothing more to ruin.
I ruined everything trying to seek reform.
The country is doomed.
Why should it matter who becomes the king?
May Buddha have mercy on us.
Bring me more wine!
I know you are upset.
But you can't give up yet.
Purge all the treacherous subjects and
keep loyal servants close.
Are there any in this country?
I killed them all.
One faction said kill them, so I did,
then another faction said kills them, so I did.
I killed them for 23 years.
You have Gyeong Bokheung,
general Choi Yeong,
Mokeun lee Saek and the gentry.
Don't you know there is still hope?
It's too late. I don't have the energy
or the motivation.
Please...
Just leave.
I'm so nervous.
Jeongbi isn't talking.
What are you worried about?
Is everything alright if she keeps quiet?
What do you mean?
Your Majesty.
lee Inim is a loyal servant who would
do anything for me.
Why did you write an appeal to have him
dismissed from his position?
He is just the leader of people who took
power without taking the civil service exam.
You said to purge the eunuchs, too, right?
Yes, Your Majesty.
When Kim Yeong almost killed me
at Heungwangsa, it was eunuch
An Dojeok who took my place and died.
It was eunuch lee Gangdal who
carried me and ran.
When you scholars were
busy forming factions,
the people who protected me with
their lives were all eunuchs.
You want me to get rid of them?
The eunuchs you have today disregard
your sincerity and discuss national affairs.
Why do you want construction of
the shrine to discontinue?
The pain of the people reached its peak.
Queen Noguk was a princess from Yuan,
but she loved me even when
I tried to drive Yuan out of Goryeo.
When traitors tried to kill me
at Heungwangsa,
she stopped them with a sword.
She loved Goryeo and its people
more than me.
She died tragically having my baby.
Is the pain of the people important?
It is, Your Majesty.
The people are the most important.
A government position is next.
A ruler is the least important.
The pain of the people is most important.
That's enough showing off.
Tell me who made you write that appeal.
Your Majesty.
I said tell me.
Will you spare my life if I tell you?
Answer me first.
Have you gone crazy?
Fine.
I will tell you who was behind it.
The people made me write that.
You!
You painted the teachings of
the 'Book of Documents' and
distanced yourself from wine, so I had hope.
What?
You didn't eat when there was a drought
because you felt sorry for the people.
I thought I should give up my life
to serve a king like you.
No matter how dejected you became,
I believed you had some of that left in you.
Where did the king who said he would
recover Goryeo's glory disappear to?
You!
Is that king dead?
Quiet!
Just kill me!
I realized there is no hope for Goryeo.
What's the use of living?
Just kill me. Now!
Your Majesty.
Why did you come out at such an early hour?
I couldn't sleep much.
There was something I wanted to
discuss with you.
Have a seat.
The flower blossomed very pretty.
You must put a lot of care into it.
It wasn't about care.
It is a way of nature for it to wither
and blossom when it's time.
Sure. If it withers, it should blossom again.
Same with Goryeo.
Once you purge the people behind
Jeong Dojeon's appeal,
Goryeo will stand on a firm rock again.
Vice-chancellor.
Yes, Your Majesty.
You are going to have to
retire voluntarily for the sake of Goryeo.
Your Majesty...
Your life is mine now.
Your Majesty.
That hope you talked about.
I'll be deceived by it one more time.
Voluntary retirement?
What is the sudden reason for this?
Someone has to become fertilizer
for a flower to blossom.
You weren't intending on using
Jeong Dojeon as fertilizer?
I changed my life.
I did my best for Goryeo these past 20 years.
A servant speaks with results, not efforts.
What if...
I won't?
Every man has faults.
I'm being generous for the sake of
all of your efforts.
If you don't want to drink poison at
the marketplace,
step down quietly.
I will give you a few days.
Assemble!
This is it?
I told everyone to come.
They probably don't agree with
the reason for assembling.
It's a joint appeal regarding Sambong's
interrogation. Why wouldn't they agree?
A national interrogation is excessive,
but it's also excessive for Confucian
scholars to oppose as a group.
So, why did you come?
To try to stop you.
Just cancel it.
Out of the question.
I'll go by myself if I have to.
Don't go if you don't want to.
Okay, then.
You have no loyalty at all.
You won't have any worries since
you have connections.
let's go.
I'm going to go and see Gyeong Bokheung.
Take good care of her.
Never mind.
Honey.
Sir.
Honey.
What happened?
How did you get out?
Can't you see? I walked out.
Oh, dear Buddha, thank you.
Thank you for saving my husband.
Sambong.
Jeong Dojeon was released?
His Majesty suddenly cancelled
the national interrogation.
What on earth is going on?
Where is the vice-chancellor?
He isn't feeling well.
He said he needed a few days of rest.
Sir! Sir!
What is it?
General Choi Yeong achieved a huge victory.
As soon as the soldiers landed,
3,000 Mongolian horse ranchers
attacked them by surprise.
Choi Yeong led the soldiers and
annihilated them.
What about the leader of the horse ranchers?
He fled to Beomseom and is resisting,
but he doesn't have many soldiers and
they should be rounded up in a few days.
Congratulations, Your Majesty.
Congratulations, Your Majesty.
We will be going now.
Please relay our sincerity to the emperor.
The 2,000 horses have to reach
Yodong within this year.
Of course.
You will escort them well.
let's go!
Even Jeongbi is here.
Where is Ikbi?
She has a cold, Your Highness.
Is it that serious?
Why are you so surprised?
It's not that. You're just too weak.
It's not a serious illness, so don't worry.
It's no wonder I'm weak.
I felt nauseated lately.
I haven't been able to eat.
Jeongbi seems to be recovering slowly.
Have some medicine sent to her.
Yes, Your Majesty.
I hear Ikbi is ill, too.
Find out what's wrong with her.
Your Majesty.
Have you made a decision?
I did have a chance to tell you
what I thought, so...
Starting today,
you don't have to stand guard in here.
Your Majesty...
Have Jajewi return to their lodgings.
You painted the teachings of
the 'Book of Documents' and
distanced yourself from wine, so I had hope.
The vice-chancellor told you to
say who was behind the appeal?
He was planning to eliminate
Gyeong Bokheung using my appeal.
His Majesty overturned that?
You said a day would come for us
to set Goryeo straight.
I think that time is here.
Did His Majesty say something?
Tell me. What did he say?
It's just a feeling I have.
What would His Majesty say to
a low ranking official like me?
What does that have to do with anything?
It's true. I'm just a low ranking official.
Heavens, listen!
There is hope for Goryeo!
Please look over His Majesty and the gentry.
I, low ranking official, Jeong Dojeon,
will not forgive you if you don't!
Do you understand?
Your Majesty!
Was medicine sent to Jeongbi?
Your Majesty.
Is something wrong with her?
Not her. Queen Ikbi...
Ikbi?
The doctor said she was pregnant.
Your Majesty.
Who is the father?
I'm sure it's Hong Ryun.
Hong Ryun?
Please kill me.
I suspected it.
But I couldn't tell you because I was afraid.
Who knows about this?
Only myself.
I'm going to hold a banquet tomorrow.
I will give wine to Jajewi.
When Hong Ryun gets drunk,
kill him.
Your Majesty.
If Hong Ryun is killed,
he's going to try to shut me up, too.
Oh, what will I do?
Is something wrong?
I heard you were ill.
Did you come to see His Majesty?
I was going to,
but it looks like he is already in bed.
Did something happen in the palace?
You don't look well.
Killing Hong Ryun isn't a problem,
but my life can't be guaranteed after that.
What should I do?
Vice-chancellor.
You should obey a royal order.
I'm sure it will be alright.
It should be alright, shouldn't it?
Don't make any mistakes.
Yes, sir.
Someone has to become fertilizer
for a flower to blossom.
Catch it! Catch it!
It sure is persistent.
How did it get in the palace?
Your Majesty,
it's a bad sign when
an animal enters the palace.
That's nonsense.
Is it awkward to eat with your father?
No, father.
Who do you eat with?
With my nanny.
You will be eating with me more often.
We will be entering the palace soon.
Is that true?
Yes.
Who are you?
His Majesty is asking for you.
I painted "Muildo".
I saw the appeal. You have nice writing.
Add '"Muilpyeon'" to it.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Do I have to give that up?
Yes, Your Majesty.
I will do as you requested in your appeal.
I will announce an order tomorrow and
reform this country.
Your Majesty.
I will leave a spot open in Miljiksa.
Support me from close by.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Don't trust me.
I killed general In Dang who
conquered the land north of Amnokgang.
I killed An Wu, lee Bangsil and Kim Deukbae
who drove out the Red Turbans.
I also killed Shin Don.
Who knows when I'll become suspicious
again and slaughter my servants?
I practically died once already.
I will do my best for you and Goryeo.
Stand up.
Can I ask a favor?
Of course, Your Majesty.
You and the other scholars will be
the core of this country's politics some day.
Can you protect my son?
Are you going to install Gangnyeonggun
as the crown prince?
I wouldn't have to ask you if
he was going to become the king.
The fate of a prince who can't take
the throne is like a candle in the wind.
Can you protect my son?
I will be sure to protect him.
I will trust you, Jeong Dojeon.
How about a drink to His Majesty's
health and longevity?
- Yes.
- Yes.
Vice-chancellor, why the dark expression?
Are you still in bad health?
Of course not.
I recovered fully.
It must be because I gave you a huge burden.
Burden?
You'll find out soon.
let's drink.
Who's there?
let's drink.
There will be an important announcement
in the morning.
Be sure to attend.
Vice-chancellor, accept a drink from me.
This will be our
goodbye drink.
Yes, Your Majesty.
The soldiers have been gathered.
lee Inim, vice-chancellor,
2nd highest ranking minister
Is it true that His Majesty ordered me
to be killed?
Darn.
Will shutting me up solve everything?
All the Jajewi members know.
You'll have to kill them all.
Kill them!
Isn't anyone inside?
Guard!
First minister of Miljiksa,Jeong Dojeon
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty.
Queen.
Queen.
What's all the commotion?
Your Majesty, you must get out of here!
You worked me like a dog.
How could you betray me like this?
Quiet!
Guard! Where are you?
Guard! Where are you?
Stand down right now!
Don't stand down. Kill him!
Kill him now!
Ryun, you!
What is happening in there?
I asked you a question.
Your Majesty.
Take him away right now!
Yes, Your Majesty!
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty!
Punish me instead.
He might have behaved arrogantly,
but as his superior, it is my fault.
Please punish me.
Poeun.
Your Majesty.
Jajewi, what are you doing?
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty!
Goryeo revered Buddhism,
Goryeo revered Buddhism,
Episode 2
Goryeo revered Buddhism,
but political principles were based on
Confucian beliefs.
Through a military reign, Confucianism
became stagnant.
In the late 13th century, An Hyang
introduced Neo-Confucianism from China.
With the establishment of Sungkyunkwan,
Confucianism had a basis to rise again.
Mokeun lee Saek's students such as
Park Sangchung, Jeong Mongju,
Jeong Dojeon, lee Sungin and Gwon Geun
were young and reformative Confucian
scholars at Sungkyunkwan.
They created a new wave in Goryeo.
In later generations, historians called them
Neo-Confucian elites.
They were the last hope of Goryeo
which was doomed.
I just want to see him for a moment.
Sir!
What happened?
My husband is in prison?
There was an incident with the Ming envoys.
The Ming envoys?
It wasn't anything serious.
He should be released soon.
Don't worry too much.
Who was behind it?
Nobody was behind it.
You know that it was Sambong's doing.
Just watch the movement of the gentry.
Uncle.
Are you trying to sacrifice Sambong
to purge Gyeong Bokheung and the factions
who are against the installation of
the crown prince?
I thought you cared for Sambong.
Is that what you thought?
He's not your follower, but I didn't think
you considered him an enemy.
He's not an enemy.
So, why...
There are only two types of people
for people in politics.
One is an enemy and the other is
a tool.
Watch carefully.
See how I eliminate enemies with
Sambong as my tool.
let go! let go of me!
let go! let go of me!
let go!
let go!
What are you doing?
Quiet!
You're going to torture me even before
I'm interrogated?
Quiet!
Stop!
Stop! Stop right now!
Stop!
State tribunal has been prepared.
Jeong Dojeon will be interrogated tomorrow.
He will give up Gyeong Bokheung.
I was pointing out what you did wrong.
How is that showing contempt?
What?
Only His Majesty can enter the Daeseongjeon.
You should show respect to His Majesty.
You're the one showing contempt!
Your Majesty.
Do as you wish.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
State tribunal?
His Majesty approved of interrogating
Jeong Dojeon.
He was disrespectful to foreign envoys.
An interrogation is excessive.
He's releasing his anger because
we are against Gangnyeonggun's
installation as the crown prince.
May Buddha have mercy on us.
This is all because of Monino.
If only there was another prince...
Your Highness.
How about suggesting that His Majesty
sleep with the queens?
Really?
With five widows all in one place like this,
time sure flies.
We're not widows.
We have a husband.
What's the use?
You're always sleeping alone.
What makes you different from me?
You're right.
Your Highness, you had quite a bit to drink.
There is a reason I wanted to see you today.
His Majesty's depression got worse.
He needs to turn over a new leaf.
I think a child could do that.
You mean sleep with him?
Yes.
He slept with you once in a while last year.
I think Jeongbi would be good.
What do the others think?
Your Highness.
Why are you so surprised?
Did I say something wrong?
I will find an auspicious day.
Sleep with His Majesty.
Sleep with Jeongbi?
Yes, Your Majesty.
The queen dowager is going to
find an auspicious day.
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty, where are you?
Get away from me right now!
I'm only obeying a royal order.
Don't come near me.
Your Majesty! Your Majesty!
Forget it. He isn't coming.
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty.
Did you really give this order?
Why!
I will not hold any other woman.
I told my mother that many times.
She doesn't believe me.
There was no other way.
Your Majesty.
Tell mother exactly what happened.
You can keep quiet like the other queens.
But you'll just get sick.
Sambong is going to be interrogated?
That can't be.
I heard it from
the legal Administration Office.
lee Inim is going to interrogate him.
Sambong hates people who gained power
without taking the civil service exam.
He would bite off his tongue and die
before he is humiliated by lee Inim.
We have to stop this interrogation.
His Majesty approved of it.
Nobody can stop it.
You are respected by all Confucian scholars.
I am honored you came to see me.
I heard a state tribunal will be held
to interrogate Sambong.
That's right.
This is too excessive.
A national interrogation is for people
who commit serious crimes.
Sambong was merely disrespectful.
It's His Majesty's will. What can I do?
You could have advised him that
it was too excessive.
Ask him to cancel the interrogation.
Why should I do that?
You are a leader of the court.
Sambong is a young and loyal servant.
That's reason enough.
I am a servant who follows royal orders.
Sambong is an offender.
That's enough to refuse.
Sir.
leave. It's late.
Please help me.
I'm begging you.
I will try.
Poeun seems to care for you a lot.
What do you want?
I was surprised.
I can't believe the high praised Jeong Mongju
is a friend of a rebel like you.
Did you come to pick a fight?
Who are you calling a rebel?
What else should I call someone
who acted so arrogantly to foreign envoys?
I wasn't being arrogant.
I was only pointing out what was wrong.
Doing that when you only have
a low position is arrogant.
I can understand.
You only had low positions.
I'm sure you feel inferior.
I can understand it made you spiteful.
Stop now.
The problem is you let it show.
Other people keep quiet and endure,
but you had to show off.
like this.
You were arrested for denying
His Majesty's reign and
accusing loyal servants.
What?
You will be interrogated in the morning.
Sir!
I will give you a chance to avoid
the interrogation for Poeun's sake.
Who told you to write this?
Your life will be spared if you confess now.
I can promise you won't be tortured either.
Are you planning to eliminate your
political enemies by using me?
Just answer me.
Nobody was behind that.
Then you will die.
I thought you were smart.
Why are you being so stubborn?
Think about it.
You'll remember something.
If you die in vain like this,
what will happen to your family?
You have to live to make plans for the future.
Vice-chancellor.
Wash my ears
before tomorrow's interrogation.
Such sophistry from a treacherous old man
is making pus flow out of my ears.
I'll pull out that tongue tomorrow.
Your Majesty. Your Majesty.
What's all the commotion about?
Jeongbi tried to take her life.
What?
She was discovered before she died,
but she hasn't gained consciousness yet.
What was the reason?
I'd like to know that, too.
leave us.
There is something between the two of you
that I don't know about.
I told her to sleep with you.
She wasn't happy. She was scared.
She tried to hang herself.
Tell me. Why did she do that?
Ask her when she wakes up.
She's awake and I asked her.
She is just wailing. She won't say anything.
Then let it go.
Your Majesty.
I will not sleep with any of the queens.
You want to pass on the throne to Monino?
Yes.
Are you planning on ruining the country?
There is nothing more to ruin.
I ruined everything trying to seek reform.
The country is doomed.
Why should it matter who becomes the king?
May Buddha have mercy on us.
Bring me more wine!
I know you are upset.
But you can't give up yet.
Purge all the treacherous subjects and
keep loyal servants close.
Are there any in this country?
I killed them all.
One faction said kill them, so I did,
then another faction said kills them, so I did.
I killed them for 23 years.
You have Gyeong Bokheung,
general Choi Yeong,
Mokeun lee Saek and the gentry.
Don't you know there is still hope?
It's too late. I don't have the energy
or the motivation.
Please...
Just leave.
I'm so nervous.
Jeongbi isn't talking.
What are you worried about?
Is everything alright if she keeps quiet?
What do you mean?
Your Majesty.
lee Inim is a loyal servant who would
do anything for me.
Why did you write an appeal to have him
dismissed from his position?
He is just the leader of people who took
power without taking the civil service exam.
You said to purge the eunuchs, too, right?
Yes, Your Majesty.
When Kim Yeong almost killed me
at Heungwangsa, it was eunuch
An Dojeok who took my place and died.
It was eunuch lee Gangdal who
carried me and ran.
When you scholars were
busy forming factions,
the people who protected me with
their lives were all eunuchs.
You want me to get rid of them?
The eunuchs you have today disregard
your sincerity and discuss national affairs.
Why do you want construction of
the shrine to discontinue?
The pain of the people reached its peak.
Queen Noguk was a princess from Yuan,
but she loved me even when
I tried to drive Yuan out of Goryeo.
When traitors tried to kill me
at Heungwangsa,
she stopped them with a sword.
She loved Goryeo and its people
more than me.
She died tragically having my baby.
Is the pain of the people important?
It is, Your Majesty.
The people are the most important.
A government position is next.
A ruler is the least important.
The pain of the people is most important.
That's enough showing off.
Tell me who made you write that appeal.
Your Majesty.
I said tell me.
Will you spare my life if I tell you?
Answer me first.
Have you gone crazy?
Fine.
I will tell you who was behind it.
The people made me write that.
You!
You painted the teachings of
the 'Book of Documents' and
distanced yourself from wine, so I had hope.
What?
You didn't eat when there was a drought
because you felt sorry for the people.
I thought I should give up my life
to serve a king like you.
No matter how dejected you became,
I believed you had some of that left in you.
Where did the king who said he would
recover Goryeo's glory disappear to?
You!
Is that king dead?
Quiet!
Just kill me!
I realized there is no hope for Goryeo.
What's the use of living?
Just kill me. Now!
Your Majesty.
Why did you come out at such an early hour?
I couldn't sleep much.
There was something I wanted to
discuss with you.
Have a seat.
The flower blossomed very pretty.
You must put a lot of care into it.
It wasn't about care.
It is a way of nature for it to wither
and blossom when it's time.
Sure. If it withers, it should blossom again.
Same with Goryeo.
Once you purge the people behind
Jeong Dojeon's appeal,
Goryeo will stand on a firm rock again.
Vice-chancellor.
Yes, Your Majesty.
You are going to have to
retire voluntarily for the sake of Goryeo.
Your Majesty...
Your life is mine now.
Your Majesty.
That hope you talked about.
I'll be deceived by it one more time.
Voluntary retirement?
What is the sudden reason for this?
Someone has to become fertilizer
for a flower to blossom.
You weren't intending on using
Jeong Dojeon as fertilizer?
I changed my life.
I did my best for Goryeo these past 20 years.
A servant speaks with results, not efforts.
What if...
I won't?
Every man has faults.
I'm being generous for the sake of
all of your efforts.
If you don't want to drink poison at
the marketplace,
step down quietly.
I will give you a few days.
Assemble!
This is it?
I told everyone to come.
They probably don't agree with
the reason for assembling.
It's a joint appeal regarding Sambong's
interrogation. Why wouldn't they agree?
A national interrogation is excessive,
but it's also excessive for Confucian
scholars to oppose as a group.
So, why did you come?
To try to stop you.
Just cancel it.
Out of the question.
I'll go by myself if I have to.
Don't go if you don't want to.
Okay, then.
You have no loyalty at all.
You won't have any worries since
you have connections.
let's go.
I'm going to go and see Gyeong Bokheung.
Take good care of her.
Never mind.
Honey.
Sir.
Honey.
What happened?
How did you get out?
Can't you see? I walked out.
Oh, dear Buddha, thank you.
Thank you for saving my husband.
Sambong.
Jeong Dojeon was released?
His Majesty suddenly cancelled
the national interrogation.
What on earth is going on?
Where is the vice-chancellor?
He isn't feeling well.
He said he needed a few days of rest.
Sir! Sir!
What is it?
General Choi Yeong achieved a huge victory.
As soon as the soldiers landed,
3,000 Mongolian horse ranchers
attacked them by surprise.
Choi Yeong led the soldiers and
annihilated them.
What about the leader of the horse ranchers?
He fled to Beomseom and is resisting,
but he doesn't have many soldiers and
they should be rounded up in a few days.
Congratulations, Your Majesty.
Congratulations, Your Majesty.
We will be going now.
Please relay our sincerity to the emperor.
The 2,000 horses have to reach
Yodong within this year.
Of course.
You will escort them well.
let's go!
Even Jeongbi is here.
Where is Ikbi?
She has a cold, Your Highness.
Is it that serious?
Why are you so surprised?
It's not that. You're just too weak.
It's not a serious illness, so don't worry.
It's no wonder I'm weak.
I felt nauseated lately.
I haven't been able to eat.
Jeongbi seems to be recovering slowly.
Have some medicine sent to her.
Yes, Your Majesty.
I hear Ikbi is ill, too.
Find out what's wrong with her.
Your Majesty.
Have you made a decision?
I did have a chance to tell you
what I thought, so...
Starting today,
you don't have to stand guard in here.
Your Majesty...
Have Jajewi return to their lodgings.
You painted the teachings of
the 'Book of Documents' and
distanced yourself from wine, so I had hope.
The vice-chancellor told you to
say who was behind the appeal?
He was planning to eliminate
Gyeong Bokheung using my appeal.
His Majesty overturned that?
You said a day would come for us
to set Goryeo straight.
I think that time is here.
Did His Majesty say something?
Tell me. What did he say?
It's just a feeling I have.
What would His Majesty say to
a low ranking official like me?
What does that have to do with anything?
It's true. I'm just a low ranking official.
Heavens, listen!
There is hope for Goryeo!
Please look over His Majesty and the gentry.
I, low ranking official, Jeong Dojeon,
will not forgive you if you don't!
Do you understand?
Your Majesty!
Was medicine sent to Jeongbi?
Your Majesty.
Is something wrong with her?
Not her. Queen Ikbi...
Ikbi?
The doctor said she was pregnant.
Your Majesty.
Who is the father?
I'm sure it's Hong Ryun.
Hong Ryun?
Please kill me.
I suspected it.
But I couldn't tell you because I was afraid.
Who knows about this?
Only myself.
I'm going to hold a banquet tomorrow.
I will give wine to Jajewi.
When Hong Ryun gets drunk,
kill him.
Your Majesty.
If Hong Ryun is killed,
he's going to try to shut me up, too.
Oh, what will I do?
Is something wrong?
I heard you were ill.
Did you come to see His Majesty?
I was going to,
but it looks like he is already in bed.
Did something happen in the palace?
You don't look well.
Killing Hong Ryun isn't a problem,
but my life can't be guaranteed after that.
What should I do?
Vice-chancellor.
You should obey a royal order.
I'm sure it will be alright.
It should be alright, shouldn't it?
Don't make any mistakes.
Yes, sir.
Someone has to become fertilizer
for a flower to blossom.
Catch it! Catch it!
It sure is persistent.
How did it get in the palace?
Your Majesty,
it's a bad sign when
an animal enters the palace.
That's nonsense.
Is it awkward to eat with your father?
No, father.
Who do you eat with?
With my nanny.
You will be eating with me more often.
We will be entering the palace soon.
Is that true?
Yes.
Who are you?
His Majesty is asking for you.
I painted "Muildo".
I saw the appeal. You have nice writing.
Add '"Muilpyeon'" to it.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Do I have to give that up?
Yes, Your Majesty.
I will do as you requested in your appeal.
I will announce an order tomorrow and
reform this country.
Your Majesty.
I will leave a spot open in Miljiksa.
Support me from close by.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Don't trust me.
I killed general In Dang who
conquered the land north of Amnokgang.
I killed An Wu, lee Bangsil and Kim Deukbae
who drove out the Red Turbans.
I also killed Shin Don.
Who knows when I'll become suspicious
again and slaughter my servants?
I practically died once already.
I will do my best for you and Goryeo.
Stand up.
Can I ask a favor?
Of course, Your Majesty.
You and the other scholars will be
the core of this country's politics some day.
Can you protect my son?
Are you going to install Gangnyeonggun
as the crown prince?
I wouldn't have to ask you if
he was going to become the king.
The fate of a prince who can't take
the throne is like a candle in the wind.
Can you protect my son?
I will be sure to protect him.
I will trust you, Jeong Dojeon.
How about a drink to His Majesty's
health and longevity?
- Yes.
- Yes.
Vice-chancellor, why the dark expression?
Are you still in bad health?
Of course not.
I recovered fully.
It must be because I gave you a huge burden.
Burden?
You'll find out soon.
let's drink.
Who's there?
let's drink.
There will be an important announcement
in the morning.
Be sure to attend.
Vice-chancellor, accept a drink from me.
This will be our
goodbye drink.
Yes, Your Majesty.
The soldiers have been gathered.
lee Inim, vice-chancellor,
2nd highest ranking minister
Is it true that His Majesty ordered me
to be killed?
Darn.
Will shutting me up solve everything?
All the Jajewi members know.
You'll have to kill them all.
Kill them!
Isn't anyone inside?
Guard!
First minister of Miljiksa,Jeong Dojeon
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty.
Queen.
Queen.
What's all the commotion?
Your Majesty, you must get out of here!
You worked me like a dog.
How could you betray me like this?
Quiet!
Guard! Where are you?
Guard! Where are you?
Stand down right now!
Don't stand down. Kill him!
Kill him now!
Ryun, you!
What is happening in there?
I asked you a question.