Kingmaker: The Change of Destiny (2020–…): Season 1, Episode 16 - Episode #1.16 - full transcript
(This drama is based
on historical truth,)
(but includes fictional
characters and events.)
A king's destiny is...
(Previously)
the destiny of the people...
(Previously)
that he has read
the fate of the people.
The whole country will be
sick with disease!
Let go of me!
We must...
Protect this place...
We must exile them outside
the soogoo gate and quarantine them.
How could you possibly do this?
Master Choi did not spread the disease!
How could you send the patients
outside the soogoo gate?
Are you planning on letting them die?
I, Yong Pal-ryong, have found
the biggest land in Hanyang,
to quarantine these people!
Hurray! Hurray!
Right here,
stands the new King!
Why do you have your arm
around my son?
I... want Choi Chun-joong.
Princess Hwa-ryun...
I leave Bong-ryun to you...
I will leave this house.
Watching Bong-ryun run to you...
I'd rather kill her.
But don't let your emotions
hurt other's lives... my life...
Don't interfere with my life!
- Shoot me!
- Bong-ryun!
What could you possibly do for me,
now that the princess is gone?
Leave in peace!
Your Royal Highness...
Please take my hand.
You must accept
the new Prince Heungseon.
Then your family will live.
My Father...
He has passed away...
Prince Heungseon's son, Jae-hwang is
now Prince Ikseong of the throne.
He will succeed the Great Ikjong King
and become our next King!
Then, could you spy
on Guktaegong's every moves,
and find out what he thinks?
I will always be loyal to your command,
Your Royal Highness.
You want me to hide you
in exchange for foreign books
and knowledge?
If you maintain such a large crowd,
the higher ups will not like it either.
What happened to that place?
Since the plague is over,
you should send everyone off?
This name means,
'To prepare for foreign oppositions'.
Beginning with our people gathered here,
I will prepare for a new age.
Choi Chun-joong, you bastard...
You've been preparing
all this behind my back...?
This whole time
you've been looking down
on the King's palace!
(Episode 16)
Now we are a married couple.
From the first day I saw you,
until this day.
No, until the day I die,
it has always been you,
and always will be you.
I feel the same way.
You are the one and
only love of my life.
Sometimes I am scared at
how big this happiness is.
I fear that this will not last and
the bad prophecies will come true...
Which is why this happiness
scares me, my Lord.
Do not be afraid.
Until I die,
I will be by your side
and die by your side.
I promise you.
Like the fireflies glow
in the night sky,
I will always protect you
by your side.
♫ When the flowers bloom
on the bare branches ♫
♫ Let's send our regards ♫
♫ I believe in our fate-like love ♫
♫ Without a doubt ♫
♫ I'm waiting for your season ♫
♫ Always at the same place ♫
Congratulations, Father.
Thank you.
I hope you live a healthy full life.
Now, let us drink!
Yes, congratulations!
Welcome, Habha.
Please take my seat, Habha.
No, it's alright.
How could I possibly take
the seat of the family leader.
Of course you can, Habha.
- Take the main seat.
- No, it's quite alright.
I am more comfortable here.
No, that's nonsense.
Here, here, come sit.
An old man like myself,
celebrates another birthday!
I have gathered everyone
to have honest conversations
with Grand Prince Heungseon.
Congratulations, my Lord.
We have prepared more
than 100 diverse dishes for you Habha.
These are delicacies suited
for the emperor of the Qing Dynasty.
Is that so?
- Enjoy!
- Please, enjoy the food.
This is delicious!
Really? I am pleased.
Habha!
Habha!
Habha!
Habha!
It's poison!
They've poisoned the food!
What... Poison?
They've planned to assassinate
Grand Prince!
- Give us a moment!
- Bring in the soldiers!
Wait!
Father...
Stand down!
Father! What are you doing!
I said, stand down!
If I...
Eat this myself,
and if it really is poisoned...
I certainly will die as well.
Due to health issues,
I wish to resign as the Prime minister,
please accept, Habha.
Retirement you say...
I was just about
to begin paying you back
for how you've treated me
all these years.
I am now, just starting.
I am old and very sick...
Grand Prince Habha.
Please... Allow me to live out
the rest of my life quietly in peace.
Your son Jae-myun drew this
on a concubine's skirt.
Already acting like he is the King!
My Lord! Forgive me!
Sure.
I hope you are in pain,
and lots of it.
You will feel much more pain
in the near future.
I, Lee Ha-eung, must never hear of
your name, ever again.
That's how quietly
you should live your life,
Lord Haok.
Do you understand?
Do you understand!
I understand, Habha.
Closing the Confucian temples
must be stopped!
Stop the closure!
The Grand Prince is killing
Neo-Confucianism! Back down!
The Grand Prince must back down!
Closing the Confucian temples
must be stopped!
Stop the closure!
The Grand Prince is killing
Neo-Confucianism! Back down!
The Grand Prince must back down!
You are the most powerful man
in this country,
why do you fear the commoners,
Your Majesty?
An immense amount of written complaints,
and roaring sounds or protests
fill the palace walls.
Everything makes me wonder
if I am doing something wrong.
Lord Daewonwee, of course
the Confucian scholars are furious,
you've shut down all of their temples.
The temples are the foundation of
our country's Confucianism.
How could you get rid of
every single one of them?
But, Your Royal Highness,
the temples have been extorting money
from our people
for far too long,
it is disgusting to watch.
I agree, the majority of people
pledge loyalty to Confucianism,
Kings in the past had no choice
but to cooperate with them.
What are you all saying!
Confucianism is our official religion
and it's philosophical foundations,
are the essence of our Joseon Dynasty.
What would happen to our country
if you suddenly destroy it!
If you are so devote
to Neo-Confucianism,
how dare you not keep your manners
in front of the King,
and speak with such a loud voice!
Your Royal Highness, you are sitting
there to advise the King.
Why are you disagreeing
with the King's command?
That is not your place!
What did you say!
Could you please excuse me.
You bastard Prince Heungseon...
Finally showing your true colors!
(Trading Hall)
What is this great mansion?
This is Joseon's wealthiest merchant,
Lee Deok-yoon's trade center.
Why has he requested to see me?
Does he want me to do his readings?
There's no harm in getting
to know him.
Welcome.
My Lord, I can only come this far.
Please go ahead.
(Lee Deok-yoon,
Joseon's wealthiest merchant)
I had no idea the wealthy
Lee Deok-yoon was a woman.
Why have you asked for me?
Are you curious about your destiny?
During the plague, my son on his way
back from the Qing Dynasty,
fell sick with the disease
in a tavern.
Because he was unconscious,
he was taken away as a critical patient.
Out of nowhere somebody took
my son and saved his life.
By chance, was he rescued
by our Samjundo Market?
Yes, exactly.
I've only done what had to be done.
You do not have to thank me.
No.
What you and the princess have achieved,
is greatness by saving our people
and our children.
I will never forget
my appreciation for you.
Habha, I have brought
the Confucian leader.
Habha.
I have brought one of the Confucian
scholars responsible for the riot.
He is the elder of the temple
that guards the Mandongmyo.
Lord, please read me
their public appeal.
Yes, Habha
Confucianism is the basis of
our public education,
and our temples are important
to the people's mentality.
For someone like the Grand Prince
to just close down these temples,
is to ignore and disrespect
our country's spirit and teachings...
He is an ignorant... tyrant...
Grand Prince Heungseon must beg
for forgiveness from Confucians,
and revoke closing the temples.
That is all, Habha.
Is this truly what you think?
Yes, even the Guktaegong must get
on his knees if he has made a mistake.
Is that so?
Let me ask you something.
What is the purpose of the temples?
Is it not to educate the next generation
and pay respects to the ancestors?
Then for what reasons...
If you need funds for education
and simple rituals,
why do you require
such an incredible budget every year?
Then a simple financial restructuring
would have sufficed,
how could you close down
all the temples...
Restructuring?
For the past 200 years, every king has
tried to cooperate with your outrages
claims for funds and
every time you have stormed
the steps of the palace,
and created a riot.
Due to the incredible lenience
granted to all of you,
the country has over
1,000 Confucian temples.
And every single one of these temples
have leached onto the back's
of our citizens like parasites
and extorted their money.
That is not...
How dare you!
You are all parasites,
sucking our people's blood.
I, Prince Heungseon, Lee Ha-eung!
Don't give a damn even
if your ancestor's spirits condemn me.
I vogue to destroy all you Confucians,
by pulling out your roots!
You should be ready to die
fighting me!
Lord Daewonwee...
I have been wrong,
my Lord Daewonwee...
I will begin with you.
For the temples and Confucianism,
I will begin with you!
Are you ready to die?
Please forgive me, Lord Daewonwee!
Please forgive me...
It's heavy, right?
Yes, go get another. Hurry up.
- Welcome Master.
- Greetings.
Master.
Can you please come with me...
What's wrong?
So... All the people here are
the people of Jeongam-hyeon.
Their local governor doesn't pay,
the temples treat them like slaves,
and thugs extort them,
it is a horrible place to live.
All these people have run away.
They have all made
their way here starving,
in hopes that this place
can provide a real shelter.
That child is sick with a disease,
and will die soon.
First things first, get a doctor
for the child and mother.
Yes, sir.
While your at it, find out if a doctor
is willing to live here with us.
Yes, Master.
Provide all these people
with food and a place to rest.
Yes, I'll get right on it.
Why does he bother me so much...?
Choi Chun-joong has been a great help.
There's no way he would betray me!
But...
Why am I so bothered with him...?
Chun!
Yes, Habha.
Is this truly...
Prince Heungseon's birth date?
Yes.
This is his real birth date
that nobody knows.
His son Jae-hwang's birth date,
you should know...
Have a look.
This is incredible...
Prince Heungseon's true birth date...
How suiting for a man
with a tiger's eyes.
He has the destiny to become
the most powerful man!
Speak, what do you see?
Although born of great status,
He has had bad luck causing him
a difficult upbringing.
But, in years to come
he will be rewarded with great fortune.
His son Jae-hwang
is truly worthy to be King,
but he must find
a wise and worthy woman.
Is that so?
A worthy woman...
In the future will Prince Heungseon,
be a friend or enemy to me?
You and Prince Heungseon...
are polar opposites.
The two of them can generate
the best synergy,
but if they disagree,
they will be at each other's throats.
What's wrong?
Is there a bad energy
between Prince Heungseon and me?
There is no such bad energy.
But Prince Heungseon's great fortune,
will not last more than 10 years.
That bastard Prince Heungseon
only has 10 years left,
I should prepare in advance.
Jae-hwang's future wife
must be loyal to me.
Before your brother Song Jin died,
He was given an official position
at the Gwansanggam.
Unfortunately he died
before receiving this.
I know how much he wanted this...
Finally...
Thank you, my Lord.
My mother will be happy.
I've realized how harsh the world
is after hitting rock bottom.
I have no one to lean on in this world,
I am alone like you.
My Lord...
Could you make me feel warm tonight?
Pardon me?
Will you... share my bed?
(Unhyeongung Palace)
Tell Habha, Kim Byung-woon is here.
Yes, sir. Please wait, my Lord.
He has told you to wait more.
What is the meaning of this?
If you don't want to,
you may leave.
On your way back,
treat yourself to some drinks.
You little...
Let's go.
Grand Prince is now paying me
back for my actions!
Let us go in.
I apologize.
My servants did not tell me
our Lord Hwasa,
was waiting for me.
I am thinking about
cutting their throats.
I have urgently prepared 500,000 coins.
Please take this, Grand Prince Habha.
Why are you doing this,
vice prime minister.
I am not some thug
who extorts money.
I wish to move to Ganghwa,
where foreign ships have been seen,
and protect Hanyang from there.
Please, demote my official position,
and calm your rage.
Please forgive us, Jangdong Kim-Moons,
Guktaegong Habha.
You are all moving
before I make a move.
Fine, move to Ganghwa.
Once you are there, repent on
all the heinous acts you have committed.
And do not even dream about
moving back here.
As long as I, Lee Ha-eung lives,
you will never be able to come back.
What do you say, Lord Hwasa?
I understand.
My Lord...
The people who killed my brother,
is Master Choi and
the princess, you say?
If you have doubts, speak with
Prince Yeongun's servant girl.
Chun-joong and the princess
targeted Prince Yeongun,
and forced your brother into a corner.
Lord Kim Byung-woon killed
your brother because,
Choi Chun-joong manipulated it.
Now they act as if they are saints.
While laughing at you
for not knowing the truth.
If you obey me,
I will take you into my family,
and turn you into a noble woman.
(Prince Heungseon)
This is the Grand Prince's birth date?
Recently meeting the wealthy merchant
and hiding a Western priest,
I want to tell the
Grand Prince everything.
You must not!
Why do you disagree so strongly?
Hiding things from the Grand Prince
is not a good idea,
telling him the truth will be better.
The Grand Prince has
a dark and paranoid soul.
His darkness and paranoia
with his new found power,
is the most terrifying thing.
His paranoia will not stop
until his opponent is dead.
Which is why you never tell him!
Never tell him...
I will decide.
I will choose wisely.
Do not worry so much.
(Prince Heungseon)
Have I hurt your feelings?
I apologize for earlier.
No, I spoke too freely
and easily towards you.
This is our first time having
an argument.
Did we have an argument?
My Lord...
This is not Ganghwa.
And the Grand Prince is nothing
like your father Choi Kyung .
You are looking for
a father like figure,
from within the Grand Prince.
Lord Choi Kyung was a strict but
honest and pure person.
But the Grand Prince
is nothing like that.
I know.
Don't worry.
I won't cause you any worry.
What is the internal situation
like at the Samjundo Market?
Everyone is asking Choi Chun-joong.
Recently, even the wealthy merchant,
Lee Deok-yoon, has sought him out.
Lee Deok-yoon the wealthy...
Such a powerful person went out
to meet Choi Chun-joong?
Yes, sir.
Sure, sure, whatever you need,
just let me know.
I must leave now.
- Great, travel safely!
- Thank you.
Even the Kim-Moons are visiting
Choi Chun-joong...
Master, come this way.
Thank you! Thank you!
The child made it through the night.
Thank goodness, this is great.
The other higher ups
are killing the people,
yet you have saved us.
Master, you are our true king!
Master! Thank you so much.
You are our King!
Thank you, Master.
He's not that amazing!
I guess he is
the King of our Samjundo Market!
Your Majesty!
Don't!
(Siméon-François Berneux:
Jang Kyung-il, French Priest)
Keep it well hidden.
If outsiders see it
they might assume the worst.
What outsiders?
Are you scared
Grand Prince Habha will see?
He's right there!
Hide, hide!
Welcome, my Lord.
What are you doing?
What are you making here?
Umm, we're...
We were just making...
Farming equipment...
What brings you all the way here?
Without notice...
Let us go,
I will take you to Master Choi.
No, it's fine.
Tell Master Choi to come visit me
at my Unhyeongung.
Yes, sir...
Lord warrior!
I was waiting for you.
I will carry these to your home.
What is all this?
The princess has asked me
to give these to you.
Silks, shoes, and other items.
She said your family has reason
to celebrate,
so you will be needing all of this.
Goodness, how kind of her...
Let's go.
Let me help!
Go ahead.
This way, please.
This is a royal gift
I received from Prince Heungseon...
I want you to have it.
You want me to have it? Why?
I have no use for silks
and such things, so...
I'm throwing it away, to you...
Please don't, I cannot accept this.
You should hold onto this,
and when you find a lover,
you should give it to her.
No.
Take it.
Lord...
I won't be able to go to
the Samjundo Market for now.
Please stay safe and take care.
Why... Is something wrong?
Who is this?
What's all this?
(Min Seung-ho:
Min Ja-young's older brother)
It seems to me,
you are from the Samjundo Market...
Go tell them,
our Ja-young will no longer go to
your suspicious grounds.
We forbid it.
Don't send any of
your people here either!
Brother, he has been nothing
but kind and helpful to us!
How dare you!
This is a king's relative's household.
You are now a daughter of
the royal family, you must be careful!
How dare you speak with that
low born man inside our house walls!
Brother!
Send him off and lock the gate!
And, I'll make good use of these.
Send him off.
I am sorry...
I am truly sorry, my warrior.
Is this the bicycle you spoke about?
Master Choi, and our Prince Bong-ryun,
your wedding gift!
Really?
Thank you.
Westerners have many strange things...
Soon enough they might invent
something to fly through the skies.
You're speaking of the impossible.
Even if it be 100 or a 1,000 years.
No man will fly.
Why are you so serious?
My Lord, do you know
how to ride this?
Nope.
He's not 'My Lord',
anymore, he's 'my husband'.
Why don't you try first,
my brave lady.
I will push you from behind.
Me?
- Go ahead!
- Try it.
Alright! I will give it a shot!
Be careful!
Sometimes I am scared
at how big this
happiness is.
I fear that this will not last and
the bad prophecies will come true...
Which is why this happiness
scares me, my Lord.
Princess Hwa-ryun
is that incredible?
As you commanded,
I have only watched her from far away...
Out of all the hundreds of thousands
of supernatural beings,
she is the strongest and purest.
I have never seen such a shaman
in my entire life, Habha.
Really? She is that powerful?
If I had such powers and her youth,
I would have dedicated
my whole life to you, my Habha.
Dedicating all that power to me...
My goodness,
you must have found a new hobby!
I'm really good at riding now!
Is that so?
Were you practicing again?
I can ride without anyone's help now!
Really?
If you consider a blink of an eye,
riding alone then...
I guess so.
I don't think so,
I thought I rode a long ways...
Sure.
Are you leaving?
I am going to the Unhyeongung.
He has requested for drinks.
The Grand Prince?
Don't worry I'll be back soon.
Should I come with you?
No.
I also have plans with the merchants,
I will be leaving too.
Go ahead.
I must leave to meet believers.
Go ahead, be safe.
Master! I won't go far.
Gu-chul, hurry, hold on.
I'll be back.
Leave in peace.
My Lord!
- What's wrong?
- By any chance...
If something goes wrong
and you cannot return,
Go to the palace's trading hall.
Trading hall?
What could possibly prevent me
from returning?
You never know, so just in case.
If you don't return to my side...
What would I do?
Promise me before you leave.
Where's the brave woman I know,
why are you so worried?
Do not worry.
If anything goes wrong,
I'll go to the trading hall.
Alright, you promised.
You must return to me,
I will be waiting.
I'll be right back, wait for me.
(Unhyeongung Palace)
Getting away from the noisy world,
and sharing drinks
with you is very enjoyable.
Let's do this frequently,
don't turn me down.
Yes, Habha.
About your Samjundo Market...
When are you closing it down?
The people there are innocent victims.
If I ask them to leave,
they will be homeless,
I need time and land in order
to rescue them, Habha.
Which is why you need Samjundo Market?
Which is why you cannot close it down?
My apologies.
I knew you would do this.
Why don't I offer a solution.
Our Seonhyecheong will oversee
and operate the Samjundo Market.
As for you, I will build
the biggest fortune telling house,
and you can return
to reading destinies.
I don't want to be
a fortune teller anymore.
Why? Is it too lowly for you now?
No, nothing like that...
We have a new worthy king,
and the Kim-Moons are destroyed,
I have accomplished everything
I've wanted to as a fortune teller.
Is that so?
Then...
How long will
Princess Hwa-ryun stay there?
Pardon me?
You two have not been
legally wed right?
The princess' rightful place is
in the palace.
The princess and I
have been wed before.
I'm sure you know already.
Also, the deceased king,
privately gave me his blessing,
for us to be married.
Alright...
You're saying you will disobey
my every command.
Everyone else follows me,
they crawl at the words of,
'Daewonwee's command'.
But you don't listen to anything
I have to say.
This is very disappointing.
My apologies, Habha.
Alright, alright.
The great Choi Chun-joong, right?
Now, let us drink.
Chun-joong?
Where's our Lord Chun-joong?
The curfew bells have already rung,
he is yet to be seen.
My Princess! What is wrong?
Go to the trading hall right now.
You must run there.
Meet the elder merchant face to face,
and give her this letter.
Yes, ma'am!
I've come to meet the merchant leader.
Who is it?
Why does the mighty
Chun-Ha-Jang-Ahn block my path!
Did Grand Prince command you to kill me?
It seems like you already know.
Hurry! Hurry!
We must hurry! This is urgent!
My Princess,
everyone is awake and ready.
We are all ready.
We must hurry...
Still no word from our Lord?
Gu-chul went out to look for him...
But is something terrible really
about to happen?
Big brother! Big brother!
Soldiers are headed this way!
Already?
We must hurry!
I have been promoted
to temporary toposa.
I have been sent to punish
your pagans.
Pagans?
These are lost and innocent citizens.
Who has command you to do this!
You really don't know?
These are the Daewonwee's command.
Capture every single
one of Choi Chun-joong's followers!
Take all of their weapons,
and kill anyone who resists!
Yes, sir!
I knew this would happen.
Get down!
Capture them!
Get him!
We must kill him!
Please let me live!
I don't want to die!
You promised.
You must return to me,
I will be waiting.
Shh!
Everyone's been captured.
Where's Bong-ryun?
I was hiding, I haven't seen her.
The trading hall!
We must get to the trading hall!
Leave me!
Leave.
I said leave!
I'll take you to the trading hall.
Lady Gekju!
The soldiers are coming here.
I am very sorry.
I can't let your trading hall be
at danger on my behalf.
I will leave and look for Bong-ryun.
No! This is your only chance to escape
from Prince Heungseon.
I've sent my men out,
they will find her.
Let's leave first.
A Qing trading ship will pass
this trading point.
Get on that ship.
Bong-ryun hasn't returned,
I have to wait for her.
If you are caught here,
the princess will not be able to leave,
and we will all be in danger.
As soon as she arrives,
I will get her on a ship,
you must leave.
Where am I going?
Far...
A far away foreign country.
I cannot.
Move.
I am sorry.
You must live, for our country.
You idiot! You idiot! You idiot!
How dare you!
You let Chun-joong live?
You let him get away!
Choi Chun-joong!
How dare you!
How could you let him get away?
(3 years later,
Daedonggang Riverside Harbor in 1866)
A foreign ship!
Russians cross our boarders,
into the Daedonggang
riverside without permission,
and begin trading at their own will.
Now you're saying there are unknown
foreign ships coming freely!
They appear to be British...
They've said they would leave
as soon as their done trading...
How could you be so stupid!
They're giving you trading excuses,
in truth they are figuring out Joseon's
current state, and routes!
Summon the great council!
I must speak with the King.
Yes, Father.
♫ When the rain falls,
when the wind blows ♫
♫ I can hear your voice ♫
♫ I hate myself for
not being able to do anything ♫
(King Maker: The Change of Destiny)
You traitor!
How could this be!
You look like the Choi Chun-joong
who died years ago.
I know you all had a hard time.
About the princess...
She's in the Grand Prince's captivity.
The father of this child,
bribed Her Royal Highness
with a Western jewel.
Go to Ganghwa and meet
with Kim Byung-woon.
Are you planning
on bringing him back?
And now...
I do not allow anyone to
break the moral code!
Destroy their store!
Why did you return to
this dangerous Grand Prince's world?
In order to confuse the Grand Prince,
and to find out
about the palace's inner politics.
Choose from a fatherless family,
or perhaps an orphan,
and make her Queen.
You must hide your light.
That is the only way you can
trick the beast Prince Heungseon.
♫ My love ♫
on historical truth,)
(but includes fictional
characters and events.)
A king's destiny is...
(Previously)
the destiny of the people...
(Previously)
that he has read
the fate of the people.
The whole country will be
sick with disease!
Let go of me!
We must...
Protect this place...
We must exile them outside
the soogoo gate and quarantine them.
How could you possibly do this?
Master Choi did not spread the disease!
How could you send the patients
outside the soogoo gate?
Are you planning on letting them die?
I, Yong Pal-ryong, have found
the biggest land in Hanyang,
to quarantine these people!
Hurray! Hurray!
Right here,
stands the new King!
Why do you have your arm
around my son?
I... want Choi Chun-joong.
Princess Hwa-ryun...
I leave Bong-ryun to you...
I will leave this house.
Watching Bong-ryun run to you...
I'd rather kill her.
But don't let your emotions
hurt other's lives... my life...
Don't interfere with my life!
- Shoot me!
- Bong-ryun!
What could you possibly do for me,
now that the princess is gone?
Leave in peace!
Your Royal Highness...
Please take my hand.
You must accept
the new Prince Heungseon.
Then your family will live.
My Father...
He has passed away...
Prince Heungseon's son, Jae-hwang is
now Prince Ikseong of the throne.
He will succeed the Great Ikjong King
and become our next King!
Then, could you spy
on Guktaegong's every moves,
and find out what he thinks?
I will always be loyal to your command,
Your Royal Highness.
You want me to hide you
in exchange for foreign books
and knowledge?
If you maintain such a large crowd,
the higher ups will not like it either.
What happened to that place?
Since the plague is over,
you should send everyone off?
This name means,
'To prepare for foreign oppositions'.
Beginning with our people gathered here,
I will prepare for a new age.
Choi Chun-joong, you bastard...
You've been preparing
all this behind my back...?
This whole time
you've been looking down
on the King's palace!
(Episode 16)
Now we are a married couple.
From the first day I saw you,
until this day.
No, until the day I die,
it has always been you,
and always will be you.
I feel the same way.
You are the one and
only love of my life.
Sometimes I am scared at
how big this happiness is.
I fear that this will not last and
the bad prophecies will come true...
Which is why this happiness
scares me, my Lord.
Do not be afraid.
Until I die,
I will be by your side
and die by your side.
I promise you.
Like the fireflies glow
in the night sky,
I will always protect you
by your side.
♫ When the flowers bloom
on the bare branches ♫
♫ Let's send our regards ♫
♫ I believe in our fate-like love ♫
♫ Without a doubt ♫
♫ I'm waiting for your season ♫
♫ Always at the same place ♫
Congratulations, Father.
Thank you.
I hope you live a healthy full life.
Now, let us drink!
Yes, congratulations!
Welcome, Habha.
Please take my seat, Habha.
No, it's alright.
How could I possibly take
the seat of the family leader.
Of course you can, Habha.
- Take the main seat.
- No, it's quite alright.
I am more comfortable here.
No, that's nonsense.
Here, here, come sit.
An old man like myself,
celebrates another birthday!
I have gathered everyone
to have honest conversations
with Grand Prince Heungseon.
Congratulations, my Lord.
We have prepared more
than 100 diverse dishes for you Habha.
These are delicacies suited
for the emperor of the Qing Dynasty.
Is that so?
- Enjoy!
- Please, enjoy the food.
This is delicious!
Really? I am pleased.
Habha!
Habha!
Habha!
Habha!
It's poison!
They've poisoned the food!
What... Poison?
They've planned to assassinate
Grand Prince!
- Give us a moment!
- Bring in the soldiers!
Wait!
Father...
Stand down!
Father! What are you doing!
I said, stand down!
If I...
Eat this myself,
and if it really is poisoned...
I certainly will die as well.
Due to health issues,
I wish to resign as the Prime minister,
please accept, Habha.
Retirement you say...
I was just about
to begin paying you back
for how you've treated me
all these years.
I am now, just starting.
I am old and very sick...
Grand Prince Habha.
Please... Allow me to live out
the rest of my life quietly in peace.
Your son Jae-myun drew this
on a concubine's skirt.
Already acting like he is the King!
My Lord! Forgive me!
Sure.
I hope you are in pain,
and lots of it.
You will feel much more pain
in the near future.
I, Lee Ha-eung, must never hear of
your name, ever again.
That's how quietly
you should live your life,
Lord Haok.
Do you understand?
Do you understand!
I understand, Habha.
Closing the Confucian temples
must be stopped!
Stop the closure!
The Grand Prince is killing
Neo-Confucianism! Back down!
The Grand Prince must back down!
Closing the Confucian temples
must be stopped!
Stop the closure!
The Grand Prince is killing
Neo-Confucianism! Back down!
The Grand Prince must back down!
You are the most powerful man
in this country,
why do you fear the commoners,
Your Majesty?
An immense amount of written complaints,
and roaring sounds or protests
fill the palace walls.
Everything makes me wonder
if I am doing something wrong.
Lord Daewonwee, of course
the Confucian scholars are furious,
you've shut down all of their temples.
The temples are the foundation of
our country's Confucianism.
How could you get rid of
every single one of them?
But, Your Royal Highness,
the temples have been extorting money
from our people
for far too long,
it is disgusting to watch.
I agree, the majority of people
pledge loyalty to Confucianism,
Kings in the past had no choice
but to cooperate with them.
What are you all saying!
Confucianism is our official religion
and it's philosophical foundations,
are the essence of our Joseon Dynasty.
What would happen to our country
if you suddenly destroy it!
If you are so devote
to Neo-Confucianism,
how dare you not keep your manners
in front of the King,
and speak with such a loud voice!
Your Royal Highness, you are sitting
there to advise the King.
Why are you disagreeing
with the King's command?
That is not your place!
What did you say!
Could you please excuse me.
You bastard Prince Heungseon...
Finally showing your true colors!
(Trading Hall)
What is this great mansion?
This is Joseon's wealthiest merchant,
Lee Deok-yoon's trade center.
Why has he requested to see me?
Does he want me to do his readings?
There's no harm in getting
to know him.
Welcome.
My Lord, I can only come this far.
Please go ahead.
(Lee Deok-yoon,
Joseon's wealthiest merchant)
I had no idea the wealthy
Lee Deok-yoon was a woman.
Why have you asked for me?
Are you curious about your destiny?
During the plague, my son on his way
back from the Qing Dynasty,
fell sick with the disease
in a tavern.
Because he was unconscious,
he was taken away as a critical patient.
Out of nowhere somebody took
my son and saved his life.
By chance, was he rescued
by our Samjundo Market?
Yes, exactly.
I've only done what had to be done.
You do not have to thank me.
No.
What you and the princess have achieved,
is greatness by saving our people
and our children.
I will never forget
my appreciation for you.
Habha, I have brought
the Confucian leader.
Habha.
I have brought one of the Confucian
scholars responsible for the riot.
He is the elder of the temple
that guards the Mandongmyo.
Lord, please read me
their public appeal.
Yes, Habha
Confucianism is the basis of
our public education,
and our temples are important
to the people's mentality.
For someone like the Grand Prince
to just close down these temples,
is to ignore and disrespect
our country's spirit and teachings...
He is an ignorant... tyrant...
Grand Prince Heungseon must beg
for forgiveness from Confucians,
and revoke closing the temples.
That is all, Habha.
Is this truly what you think?
Yes, even the Guktaegong must get
on his knees if he has made a mistake.
Is that so?
Let me ask you something.
What is the purpose of the temples?
Is it not to educate the next generation
and pay respects to the ancestors?
Then for what reasons...
If you need funds for education
and simple rituals,
why do you require
such an incredible budget every year?
Then a simple financial restructuring
would have sufficed,
how could you close down
all the temples...
Restructuring?
For the past 200 years, every king has
tried to cooperate with your outrages
claims for funds and
every time you have stormed
the steps of the palace,
and created a riot.
Due to the incredible lenience
granted to all of you,
the country has over
1,000 Confucian temples.
And every single one of these temples
have leached onto the back's
of our citizens like parasites
and extorted their money.
That is not...
How dare you!
You are all parasites,
sucking our people's blood.
I, Prince Heungseon, Lee Ha-eung!
Don't give a damn even
if your ancestor's spirits condemn me.
I vogue to destroy all you Confucians,
by pulling out your roots!
You should be ready to die
fighting me!
Lord Daewonwee...
I have been wrong,
my Lord Daewonwee...
I will begin with you.
For the temples and Confucianism,
I will begin with you!
Are you ready to die?
Please forgive me, Lord Daewonwee!
Please forgive me...
It's heavy, right?
Yes, go get another. Hurry up.
- Welcome Master.
- Greetings.
Master.
Can you please come with me...
What's wrong?
So... All the people here are
the people of Jeongam-hyeon.
Their local governor doesn't pay,
the temples treat them like slaves,
and thugs extort them,
it is a horrible place to live.
All these people have run away.
They have all made
their way here starving,
in hopes that this place
can provide a real shelter.
That child is sick with a disease,
and will die soon.
First things first, get a doctor
for the child and mother.
Yes, sir.
While your at it, find out if a doctor
is willing to live here with us.
Yes, Master.
Provide all these people
with food and a place to rest.
Yes, I'll get right on it.
Why does he bother me so much...?
Choi Chun-joong has been a great help.
There's no way he would betray me!
But...
Why am I so bothered with him...?
Chun!
Yes, Habha.
Is this truly...
Prince Heungseon's birth date?
Yes.
This is his real birth date
that nobody knows.
His son Jae-hwang's birth date,
you should know...
Have a look.
This is incredible...
Prince Heungseon's true birth date...
How suiting for a man
with a tiger's eyes.
He has the destiny to become
the most powerful man!
Speak, what do you see?
Although born of great status,
He has had bad luck causing him
a difficult upbringing.
But, in years to come
he will be rewarded with great fortune.
His son Jae-hwang
is truly worthy to be King,
but he must find
a wise and worthy woman.
Is that so?
A worthy woman...
In the future will Prince Heungseon,
be a friend or enemy to me?
You and Prince Heungseon...
are polar opposites.
The two of them can generate
the best synergy,
but if they disagree,
they will be at each other's throats.
What's wrong?
Is there a bad energy
between Prince Heungseon and me?
There is no such bad energy.
But Prince Heungseon's great fortune,
will not last more than 10 years.
That bastard Prince Heungseon
only has 10 years left,
I should prepare in advance.
Jae-hwang's future wife
must be loyal to me.
Before your brother Song Jin died,
He was given an official position
at the Gwansanggam.
Unfortunately he died
before receiving this.
I know how much he wanted this...
Finally...
Thank you, my Lord.
My mother will be happy.
I've realized how harsh the world
is after hitting rock bottom.
I have no one to lean on in this world,
I am alone like you.
My Lord...
Could you make me feel warm tonight?
Pardon me?
Will you... share my bed?
(Unhyeongung Palace)
Tell Habha, Kim Byung-woon is here.
Yes, sir. Please wait, my Lord.
He has told you to wait more.
What is the meaning of this?
If you don't want to,
you may leave.
On your way back,
treat yourself to some drinks.
You little...
Let's go.
Grand Prince is now paying me
back for my actions!
Let us go in.
I apologize.
My servants did not tell me
our Lord Hwasa,
was waiting for me.
I am thinking about
cutting their throats.
I have urgently prepared 500,000 coins.
Please take this, Grand Prince Habha.
Why are you doing this,
vice prime minister.
I am not some thug
who extorts money.
I wish to move to Ganghwa,
where foreign ships have been seen,
and protect Hanyang from there.
Please, demote my official position,
and calm your rage.
Please forgive us, Jangdong Kim-Moons,
Guktaegong Habha.
You are all moving
before I make a move.
Fine, move to Ganghwa.
Once you are there, repent on
all the heinous acts you have committed.
And do not even dream about
moving back here.
As long as I, Lee Ha-eung lives,
you will never be able to come back.
What do you say, Lord Hwasa?
I understand.
My Lord...
The people who killed my brother,
is Master Choi and
the princess, you say?
If you have doubts, speak with
Prince Yeongun's servant girl.
Chun-joong and the princess
targeted Prince Yeongun,
and forced your brother into a corner.
Lord Kim Byung-woon killed
your brother because,
Choi Chun-joong manipulated it.
Now they act as if they are saints.
While laughing at you
for not knowing the truth.
If you obey me,
I will take you into my family,
and turn you into a noble woman.
(Prince Heungseon)
This is the Grand Prince's birth date?
Recently meeting the wealthy merchant
and hiding a Western priest,
I want to tell the
Grand Prince everything.
You must not!
Why do you disagree so strongly?
Hiding things from the Grand Prince
is not a good idea,
telling him the truth will be better.
The Grand Prince has
a dark and paranoid soul.
His darkness and paranoia
with his new found power,
is the most terrifying thing.
His paranoia will not stop
until his opponent is dead.
Which is why you never tell him!
Never tell him...
I will decide.
I will choose wisely.
Do not worry so much.
(Prince Heungseon)
Have I hurt your feelings?
I apologize for earlier.
No, I spoke too freely
and easily towards you.
This is our first time having
an argument.
Did we have an argument?
My Lord...
This is not Ganghwa.
And the Grand Prince is nothing
like your father Choi Kyung .
You are looking for
a father like figure,
from within the Grand Prince.
Lord Choi Kyung was a strict but
honest and pure person.
But the Grand Prince
is nothing like that.
I know.
Don't worry.
I won't cause you any worry.
What is the internal situation
like at the Samjundo Market?
Everyone is asking Choi Chun-joong.
Recently, even the wealthy merchant,
Lee Deok-yoon, has sought him out.
Lee Deok-yoon the wealthy...
Such a powerful person went out
to meet Choi Chun-joong?
Yes, sir.
Sure, sure, whatever you need,
just let me know.
I must leave now.
- Great, travel safely!
- Thank you.
Even the Kim-Moons are visiting
Choi Chun-joong...
Master, come this way.
Thank you! Thank you!
The child made it through the night.
Thank goodness, this is great.
The other higher ups
are killing the people,
yet you have saved us.
Master, you are our true king!
Master! Thank you so much.
You are our King!
Thank you, Master.
He's not that amazing!
I guess he is
the King of our Samjundo Market!
Your Majesty!
Don't!
(Siméon-François Berneux:
Jang Kyung-il, French Priest)
Keep it well hidden.
If outsiders see it
they might assume the worst.
What outsiders?
Are you scared
Grand Prince Habha will see?
He's right there!
Hide, hide!
Welcome, my Lord.
What are you doing?
What are you making here?
Umm, we're...
We were just making...
Farming equipment...
What brings you all the way here?
Without notice...
Let us go,
I will take you to Master Choi.
No, it's fine.
Tell Master Choi to come visit me
at my Unhyeongung.
Yes, sir...
Lord warrior!
I was waiting for you.
I will carry these to your home.
What is all this?
The princess has asked me
to give these to you.
Silks, shoes, and other items.
She said your family has reason
to celebrate,
so you will be needing all of this.
Goodness, how kind of her...
Let's go.
Let me help!
Go ahead.
This way, please.
This is a royal gift
I received from Prince Heungseon...
I want you to have it.
You want me to have it? Why?
I have no use for silks
and such things, so...
I'm throwing it away, to you...
Please don't, I cannot accept this.
You should hold onto this,
and when you find a lover,
you should give it to her.
No.
Take it.
Lord...
I won't be able to go to
the Samjundo Market for now.
Please stay safe and take care.
Why... Is something wrong?
Who is this?
What's all this?
(Min Seung-ho:
Min Ja-young's older brother)
It seems to me,
you are from the Samjundo Market...
Go tell them,
our Ja-young will no longer go to
your suspicious grounds.
We forbid it.
Don't send any of
your people here either!
Brother, he has been nothing
but kind and helpful to us!
How dare you!
This is a king's relative's household.
You are now a daughter of
the royal family, you must be careful!
How dare you speak with that
low born man inside our house walls!
Brother!
Send him off and lock the gate!
And, I'll make good use of these.
Send him off.
I am sorry...
I am truly sorry, my warrior.
Is this the bicycle you spoke about?
Master Choi, and our Prince Bong-ryun,
your wedding gift!
Really?
Thank you.
Westerners have many strange things...
Soon enough they might invent
something to fly through the skies.
You're speaking of the impossible.
Even if it be 100 or a 1,000 years.
No man will fly.
Why are you so serious?
My Lord, do you know
how to ride this?
Nope.
He's not 'My Lord',
anymore, he's 'my husband'.
Why don't you try first,
my brave lady.
I will push you from behind.
Me?
- Go ahead!
- Try it.
Alright! I will give it a shot!
Be careful!
Sometimes I am scared
at how big this
happiness is.
I fear that this will not last and
the bad prophecies will come true...
Which is why this happiness
scares me, my Lord.
Princess Hwa-ryun
is that incredible?
As you commanded,
I have only watched her from far away...
Out of all the hundreds of thousands
of supernatural beings,
she is the strongest and purest.
I have never seen such a shaman
in my entire life, Habha.
Really? She is that powerful?
If I had such powers and her youth,
I would have dedicated
my whole life to you, my Habha.
Dedicating all that power to me...
My goodness,
you must have found a new hobby!
I'm really good at riding now!
Is that so?
Were you practicing again?
I can ride without anyone's help now!
Really?
If you consider a blink of an eye,
riding alone then...
I guess so.
I don't think so,
I thought I rode a long ways...
Sure.
Are you leaving?
I am going to the Unhyeongung.
He has requested for drinks.
The Grand Prince?
Don't worry I'll be back soon.
Should I come with you?
No.
I also have plans with the merchants,
I will be leaving too.
Go ahead.
I must leave to meet believers.
Go ahead, be safe.
Master! I won't go far.
Gu-chul, hurry, hold on.
I'll be back.
Leave in peace.
My Lord!
- What's wrong?
- By any chance...
If something goes wrong
and you cannot return,
Go to the palace's trading hall.
Trading hall?
What could possibly prevent me
from returning?
You never know, so just in case.
If you don't return to my side...
What would I do?
Promise me before you leave.
Where's the brave woman I know,
why are you so worried?
Do not worry.
If anything goes wrong,
I'll go to the trading hall.
Alright, you promised.
You must return to me,
I will be waiting.
I'll be right back, wait for me.
(Unhyeongung Palace)
Getting away from the noisy world,
and sharing drinks
with you is very enjoyable.
Let's do this frequently,
don't turn me down.
Yes, Habha.
About your Samjundo Market...
When are you closing it down?
The people there are innocent victims.
If I ask them to leave,
they will be homeless,
I need time and land in order
to rescue them, Habha.
Which is why you need Samjundo Market?
Which is why you cannot close it down?
My apologies.
I knew you would do this.
Why don't I offer a solution.
Our Seonhyecheong will oversee
and operate the Samjundo Market.
As for you, I will build
the biggest fortune telling house,
and you can return
to reading destinies.
I don't want to be
a fortune teller anymore.
Why? Is it too lowly for you now?
No, nothing like that...
We have a new worthy king,
and the Kim-Moons are destroyed,
I have accomplished everything
I've wanted to as a fortune teller.
Is that so?
Then...
How long will
Princess Hwa-ryun stay there?
Pardon me?
You two have not been
legally wed right?
The princess' rightful place is
in the palace.
The princess and I
have been wed before.
I'm sure you know already.
Also, the deceased king,
privately gave me his blessing,
for us to be married.
Alright...
You're saying you will disobey
my every command.
Everyone else follows me,
they crawl at the words of,
'Daewonwee's command'.
But you don't listen to anything
I have to say.
This is very disappointing.
My apologies, Habha.
Alright, alright.
The great Choi Chun-joong, right?
Now, let us drink.
Chun-joong?
Where's our Lord Chun-joong?
The curfew bells have already rung,
he is yet to be seen.
My Princess! What is wrong?
Go to the trading hall right now.
You must run there.
Meet the elder merchant face to face,
and give her this letter.
Yes, ma'am!
I've come to meet the merchant leader.
Who is it?
Why does the mighty
Chun-Ha-Jang-Ahn block my path!
Did Grand Prince command you to kill me?
It seems like you already know.
Hurry! Hurry!
We must hurry! This is urgent!
My Princess,
everyone is awake and ready.
We are all ready.
We must hurry...
Still no word from our Lord?
Gu-chul went out to look for him...
But is something terrible really
about to happen?
Big brother! Big brother!
Soldiers are headed this way!
Already?
We must hurry!
I have been promoted
to temporary toposa.
I have been sent to punish
your pagans.
Pagans?
These are lost and innocent citizens.
Who has command you to do this!
You really don't know?
These are the Daewonwee's command.
Capture every single
one of Choi Chun-joong's followers!
Take all of their weapons,
and kill anyone who resists!
Yes, sir!
I knew this would happen.
Get down!
Capture them!
Get him!
We must kill him!
Please let me live!
I don't want to die!
You promised.
You must return to me,
I will be waiting.
Shh!
Everyone's been captured.
Where's Bong-ryun?
I was hiding, I haven't seen her.
The trading hall!
We must get to the trading hall!
Leave me!
Leave.
I said leave!
I'll take you to the trading hall.
Lady Gekju!
The soldiers are coming here.
I am very sorry.
I can't let your trading hall be
at danger on my behalf.
I will leave and look for Bong-ryun.
No! This is your only chance to escape
from Prince Heungseon.
I've sent my men out,
they will find her.
Let's leave first.
A Qing trading ship will pass
this trading point.
Get on that ship.
Bong-ryun hasn't returned,
I have to wait for her.
If you are caught here,
the princess will not be able to leave,
and we will all be in danger.
As soon as she arrives,
I will get her on a ship,
you must leave.
Where am I going?
Far...
A far away foreign country.
I cannot.
Move.
I am sorry.
You must live, for our country.
You idiot! You idiot! You idiot!
How dare you!
You let Chun-joong live?
You let him get away!
Choi Chun-joong!
How dare you!
How could you let him get away?
(3 years later,
Daedonggang Riverside Harbor in 1866)
A foreign ship!
Russians cross our boarders,
into the Daedonggang
riverside without permission,
and begin trading at their own will.
Now you're saying there are unknown
foreign ships coming freely!
They appear to be British...
They've said they would leave
as soon as their done trading...
How could you be so stupid!
They're giving you trading excuses,
in truth they are figuring out Joseon's
current state, and routes!
Summon the great council!
I must speak with the King.
Yes, Father.
♫ When the rain falls,
when the wind blows ♫
♫ I can hear your voice ♫
♫ I hate myself for
not being able to do anything ♫
(King Maker: The Change of Destiny)
You traitor!
How could this be!
You look like the Choi Chun-joong
who died years ago.
I know you all had a hard time.
About the princess...
She's in the Grand Prince's captivity.
The father of this child,
bribed Her Royal Highness
with a Western jewel.
Go to Ganghwa and meet
with Kim Byung-woon.
Are you planning
on bringing him back?
And now...
I do not allow anyone to
break the moral code!
Destroy their store!
Why did you return to
this dangerous Grand Prince's world?
In order to confuse the Grand Prince,
and to find out
about the palace's inner politics.
Choose from a fatherless family,
or perhaps an orphan,
and make her Queen.
You must hide your light.
That is the only way you can
trick the beast Prince Heungseon.
♫ My love ♫