Kingmaker: The Change of Destiny (2020–…): Season 1, Episode 18 - Episode #1.18 - full transcript
(This drama is based
on historical truth,)
(but includes fictional
characters and events.)
Welcome, Habha.
(Previously)
Habha!
Father, what are you doing?
Please... Allow me to live out
the rest of my life quietly in peace.
Please, demote my official position,
and calm your rage.
Please forgive us, Jangdong Kim-Moons,
The Grand Prince must back down!
How dare you!
The Grand Prince has
a dark and paranoid soul.
His darkness and paranoia
with his new found power,
is the most terrifying thing.
Such a powerful person went out
to meet Choi Chun-joong?
Alright, you promised.
You must return to me,
I will be waiting.
I'll be right back, wait for me.
Did the Grand Prince
command you to kill me?
You let Chun-joong live?
Choi Chun-joong!
These are lost and innocent citizens.
Who has command you to do this!
Bong-ryun hasn't returned,
I have to wait for her.
I am sorry.
You must live, for our country.
(Episode 17)
(1866, Daedonggang Riverside Harbor)
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.
Lord Daewonwee has commanded all
Western priests to leave immediately.
Yes, I understand, my Lord.
Is he a Chinese priest?
The selection of the Queen, you say?
Yes, I wish to gather everyone's
thoughts and opinions.
Please speak freely.
How long do you plan on leaving
the Daejojeon empty?
She's right,
it's been more than 3 years since
the new king has been crowned.
Since Lord Guktaegong is busy fixing
the Gyeongbokgung Palace,
and searching for Catholics,
I will take over the responsibility.
Should I ask the Ministry of Culture
to put a stop to marriages,
and ask for a list of worthy wives?
You must hurry.
We cannot leave
the Queen's seat empty.
If we do not follow traditions,
it is like spitting in the face of
our previous 500 years of ancestors.
What should we do?
Her Royal Highness is being
very persistent,
she must have secret,
hidden intentions
It's obvious.
Her Royal Highness must certainly have
a loyal person to her,
that she has already chosen in secrecy.
I have also been thinking
about the selection of the Queen.
But there are no worthy families.
If I choose from
the Poongyang Jo Family,
They will try to become
the next tyrant like Kim-Moons...
If so why don't you choose
from a poor fatherless family,
or perhaps an orphan,
and make her Queen.
Shush, how dare you!
Watch your mouth.
Honestly, my words have some merit.
What do you think, Habha?
I need to get some rest.
How gracious for the head of Wallsong-ru
Song-hwa to join our room.
I will like to introduce our newest girls
to our most important customers.
We were just about to leave...
Wait, wait, wait...
Wait, don't be impatient. We still
have a lot of business to discuss.
Now, come over here.
Here, here.
Welcome.
Lord Kim Byung-hak
and Prince Heungin have come today.
They say the Grand Prince is
having troubles with the Russian.
Alright.
It's getting late.
Do you wish to stay the night?
Not today
I have to return home.
Yes, Lord.
You don't need to come out.
Wild ginsengs!
Get your wild ginsengs!
Get your wild ginsengs!
Wild ginsengs!
Get your wild ginsengs!
Come here,
buy this wild ginseng, huh?
Hey, buy this wild ginseng.
Ones that look like this...
See how it looks like a balloon flower?
These are the best.
You traitor!
Gu-chul and I spent a long time
in prison,
you didn't visit once
and lived a good life?
What are you waiting for,
get him off me!
Get off! Hey! You bastard!
Let's go.
You parasite! Hey!
How dare you come here!
I hope you sleep well at night!
Goodness, that bastard!
(Bae-Oh-Gae Tavern - Entry Forbidden)
What are you doing?
Do you work for
the Jangdong Kim-Moons?
If so, what're you going to do about it?
You little brat!
My name is Pal-ryong.
Yong Pal-ryong.
Who standing here can protect
the weak?
Brother Yong, let us fix
this boat called Joseon,
and save all the citizens
aboard this ship.
I, Yong Pal-ryong,
will always follow Master.
With everyone gathered here
by my side,
I will prepare for a new generation.
How are you doing?
Brother, big brother.
I've got a job for us.
Hey, let's stop, huh?
If it's anything like last time,
won't we be dragged off
to the Qing slave ships?
Nobody will work with us
as long as the Grand Prince hates us.
No, I've got something real this time.
Vice Minister Seo's housekeeper
asked for help with odd jobs.
Really?
Is this the right place?
What could the vice minister need help
with at a place like this?
This is strange...
I'm sure they asked us to come here.
I've got a bad feeling about this.
I fee like they're going to kill us.
Let's leave, go.
No way.
Big brother, big brother, look...
Who are you?
Aren't you Choi Man-suk?
Call me big brother Man-suk,
you fool!
What are you waiting for?
Follow me, now.
Hurry up!
Is he real or a ghost?
I don't know...
Hey, I said follow me!
Yes, yes, sir...
Let's go.
Be careful.
What is this place?
This is where the Western priests
lived in secrecy.
Priest Bernoulli and the other priests
were all taken away right?
Yes, they were.
Before Priest Bernoulli left,
he opened this place for me.
Big brother!
How could this be! What is that!
A second ghost!
You look like the Choi Chun-joong
who died years ago.
I know you all had a hard time.
It's him.
It's really our Master.
You were alive!
Master!
Where were you?
Do you know how hard it was
in the prisons?
Thank you for staying alive.
(Final List of Queen Candidates)
The Ministry of Culture has sent
a final list of candidates.
I've already seen it.
Look for yourselves.
Kim Woo-geun,
district minister Jo Myun-ho,
Seo Sang-jo, Yongkang
district minister, Yoo Cho-hwan.
Is this everyone?
Yes, it is.
It's not bad.
But are they good?
No, not bad does not mean good.
(Jung Won-Yong: Chief Secretary)
I wonder how each of these candidates,
seem to be families
that Her Royal Highness
has personal ties with.
This is a huge decision.
Do suspect foul play.
Out of them, Jo Myun-ho,
is known to be selfless and kind.
I personally favor her.
Sure, out of the Poongyang Jo's
she could be reputable.
If you disagree,
why don't you bring somebody.
Then we should choose
between these candidates.
The Yeonggilly (Britain)?
You left for the West?
The Chinese trade boat I got onto,
turned out to be headed to Britain.
When I arrived,
the place was full of Westerners.
Thanks to the letter written
by Priest Bernoulli,
The Beopguk (French) priests helped me.
I understand
we are all people too but,
there were so many strange
and interesting things.
Strange and interesting like what?
For example...
A large steel box, racing across
a long steel path,
with hundreds of people
riding on it.
The people called it a 'train'.
Train?
My Lord contacted me
through Qing trading ships,
multiple times.
But I didn't want Lord Daewonwee
to find out...
Which is why I acted like
I cut ties with everyone.
If that's the case
you should have told us!
I was dying off sorrows
thinking you betrayed us!
You're so mean.
I apologize.
But...
Where is auntie and the Red Monk?
Where are they?
Lord Daewonwee blocked off
all of the residence.
My sister left to the South.
She barely gets by with a small shop.
Big Brother Jin-sang continues
working as fortune teller.
Auntie and the Red Monk
finally got married.
That's wonderful.
But why aren't you asking
about the princess?
I've already heard from Man-suk.
She's in the Grand Prince's captivity.
And...
She does not remember me...
These belong to
all of the candidates to be Queen.
Take a look.
My head aches.
Please turn out these scents.
Why don't you have
a look at these first!
The father of this child,
bribed Her Royal Highness
with a Western jewel.
Her Royal Highness...
Is very satisfied with them.
This girl's uncle and older brother,
have signed a letter of loyalty
to Her Royal Highness.
What is wrong, my Princess?
My Princess!
My Princess, what is wrong?
Did you not hear
the cries of a baby just now?
We must go, my Princess!
Let go of me!
I said my head aches!
Let us stop for today.
Escort the princess.
I have to leave now.
Let us go in, my Princess.
I have returned.
I promise.
I will get you back.
I will bring you back to my side.
I'm so scared... I'm terrified...
(Trading Hall)
(Lee Deok-yoon,
Joseon's wealthiest merchant)
This merchant couple
received silks from you, Lady Gaekju,
and sold it for
more than 50 times it's worth.
These are their crimes.
What? 50 times over?
Have I ever seen such thieves!
I, Lee Deok-yoon, do not allow anyone
working for me to break the moral code!
Who has allowed you two
to do such things!
Lady Gaekju, we were just...
I just wanted to ask for 10 times
just once but,
my stupid husband
suddenly asked for 50 times...
I am so sorry.
What? You rockfish looking wife!
How dare you blame your husband?
- Rockfish?
- Rockfish!
How do I look like a rockfish!
Husband? You don't deserve
to be called husband!
- I'm lonely every night!
- You stupid rockfish!
Silence!
Destroy their wooden shop titles and
destroy their store!
Why would you destroy are store!
What are you waiting for!
Take them!
Not the store destroy instead...
Not my store, destroy...
Lady Gaekju!
Lady Gaekju! I am so sorry.
Please give me a chance.
Somebody please help me!
Handsome man!
Please help me!
Goodness, somebody help me!
Please, please.
Give me another chance!
My husband!
I am glad to see you are alright...
Why did you return to
this dangerous Grand Prince's world?
Are you going to kill him?
If Bong-ryun was dead...
I certainly would have killed
Grand Prince.
But thank goodness she is alive.
Although she is not like before...
I've heard a marriage restriction has
been ordered for the Queen selection.
Including the Kim-Moon's,
Poongyang Jo Family,
every noteworthy family
will be sending girls.
You, you're planning to intervene
with the selection of the Queen.
Yes, in order to confuse
the Grand Prince,
and to find out
about the palace's inner politics,
I must have someone seeded
deep in the palace.
As you have requested this is
your new personal identification.
(Ha Jun-ho from Cheongju, born in 1840)
Master!
You've grown into a woman now.
Master, you haven't changed.
Are you not part of the Queen selection?
Queen selection?
Our family is too poor
to be part of such things.
If you want, you can do it.
You were born with the destiny
to be the Queen.
Pardon me?
If you say so,
I'm sure you're right but...
I don't know...
I can't even imagine
becoming the Queen.
If you become the Queen,
you can help me and Joseon.
Will you try?
Me?
I am in your debt, of course I would
do anything to help you.
But for me to be Queen...
It's alright, you don't have to feel
the pressures of becoming the Queen.
Just be part of the selection process
and penetrate the palace,
tell me everything that happens.
If you don't want to,
you don't have to.
But, after seeing your destiny,
I can see why Bong-ryun had
such high hopes for you.
Bong-ryun has never been wrong.
Only I was wrong...
Let's try.
I will do anything to help you Master.
I just don't believe
I can become the Queen.
I just want to help you Master.
Thank you.
Now your destiny begins.
Go to Ganghwa and meet
with Kim Byung-woon.
Sorry?
Kim Byung-woon
had sent me a letter.
He is slowly preparing
to come back to the capital.
Go find out
what Kim Byung-woon is thinking.
Are you planning
on bringing him back?
Perhaps...
There is no other more perfect
to fight against the Grand Prince,
than Kim Byung-woon.
Don't you agree?
Yes, Your Royal Highness.
I agree with you.
Prepare yourself and leave.
Yes, Ma'am.
You've grown so much.
Yes.
It's time to find her a husband.
Alright.
Before the king was crowned,
you used to be close with him?
Why do you not answer me?
By generational standards
you are older than the king.
You were like
an older sister to him.
Ja-young, what are you doing!
He's asking you questions!
What's wrong?
Do you not wish to answer?
How dare a young woman like myself,
speak freely of the king's past?
I must watch my mouth.
I've learned to keep my mouth shut,
to see but turn a blind eye,
and to understand but keep it to myself.
I've learned to live
in quiet peace.
She was brought up
without a father,
please excuse her lack of respect
while speaking with you.
Please forgive me
for not answering
your questions properly.
Alright, it's alright.
Grand Prince...
He loves and hates people,
who can look right through him.
Do you understand?
Understand but hide,
listen but don't react.
But never look oblivious...
Am I right?
Perfect!
I've put together
a small gift, Habha.
Our people are sweating and
bleeding to fix the Gyeongbokgung.
Am I to receive such an offering?
Pardon me?
Then I will donate this
to the Gyeongbokgung and their efforts.
Whatever you desire.
While the Queen selection
is going on,
you should not be bringing me anything
that may look like a bribe.
Yes, yes! Habha!
Lord warrior!
How have you been, my Lord?
You're a candidate for Queen's selection.
What can I do for you?
Since I am part of the selection,
I can come see you like this!
Great right?
Her Royal Highness' assistant,
Min Sanggung, is waiting for me,
I must go now.
Meet me here between 7 p.m.
You'll understand when we meet again.
My Princess... how is she feeling?
Yes.
She still doesn't remember
anything from 3 years ago?
Where is Lady Ja-young
from the Min Family?
(Yun Chi-Sung: Future Queen
Myeongseong's bodyguard)
Big brother!
Goodness, it's been a long time.
It's been a long time, warrior.
Oh, this?
Somebody told me
this is popular in the West.
You've been well?
Yes, let us go in.
Sure.
I think my hair looks amazing.
It's been a long time.
I'm glad to see you again.
You're still very blunt.
You guys crying yet?
Already?
Yes, they're crying.
Stop with the jokes,
Chi-sung, have you been
taking good care of the princess?
Yes, the Princess is safe.
Thank you.
You've protected my woman
instead of me.
I sincerely thank you.
Isn't this your family tree?
What do you want me to do with this?
Until I pay you back
for the 1,000 coins.
Take this as collateral.
Goodness, what can I do with this?
Take this back home
and use it as toilet paper.
If you cannot pay up,
You will have to vacate
your wooden house.
Where do you expect us to live
if you take our house?
That's your problem.
That house isn't even
worth 1,000 coins anyways.
- Right ?
- You're right.
I'll send people to
your house tonight,
you should prepare to leave.
No, wait, wait. Listen to me.
Our guest is about to leave,
send him off in peace!
Wait, please just listen,
just give me a chance!
Wait!
1,000 coins,
I'll pay on his behalf.
Who might this be!
Aren't you Nobleman Ha!
How dare you speak to a prestigious
family person for merely 1,000 coins?
Apologize to him now!
Goodness, yes, yes.
My apologies, Nobleman.
Be careful in the future.
Thank you,
I will repay my debt to you.
Can I ask for you name?
I am Ha Jun-ho.
Ha Jun-ho?
You are Cheongju district's richest
Ha Family's son.
Yes, it is an honor to meet
two noblemen,
from such prestigious families.
I will never forget your help
with the 1,000 coins.
What brings you, Nobleman Ha Jun-ho,
her ego Hanyang?
Are you seeking
an official government title?
Have you ever heard of
Jang Sam-sung the Thief?
Jang Sam-sung?
The righteous Jang Sam-sung whom
only targets the Grand Prince's people?
What is going on!
Gold worth more than
thousands of coins all gone!
We were robbed!
My Lord, have a look at this.
I will take all of your riches,
and share it with our people,
let that sink in.
I will kill the Grand Prince and
all of his followers,
and free our people.
The righteous Jang Sam-sung?
How dare he!
What are you waiting for!
Find him!
The master thief Jang Sam-sung,
declared to kill the Lord Daewonwee
and his followers!
The master thief Jang Sam-sung
steals from the rich,
and hands it out to the people!
- Is that true?
- Of course it is!
The master thief Jang Sam-sung,
declared to kill Daewonwee
and his followers!
How dare a lowly thief
claim to have
such righteous morals,
and speak father's name in vein!
That is the reason
I've come to Hanyang.
I am outraged at the villainous Jang,
I am devoted to catch him.
You, yourself, Nobleman Ha?
Yes, the great Grand Prince
has given us peace,
I will not let that fall apart.
No matter what,
I will catch Jang Sam-sung for you.
Now, let us have a drink.
Here.
(Spring Breeze
and Prosperity Attic Bar)
About the people taken to fix
the Gyeongbokgung.
The poor families are
almost in ruin trying to pay up,
and families with strong men,
loose their working men.
Does this make any sense?
Lord Daewonwee is passing through!
Move aside!
Lord Daewonwee is passing through!
Move aside!
What do you want?
Grand Prince, stop forcing
the Gyeongbokgung tax!
Can't you see our people
are suffering!
They're killing him!
Look at them! Stop!
Goodness, they're killing him.
Stop!
Let's go.
Stop!
What's wrong, Habha?
Never mind.
Let's go.
Lord Daewonwee is passing through!
Move aside!
Lord Daewonwee is passing through!
Move aside!
Grand Prince.
It's your turn to suffer...
Your destiny is like a roaring flame.
But you must hide your light.
You must look like an innocent
and naive young woman.
That is the only way you can
trick the beast Prince Heungseon.
Nobleman Kim Woo-geun's daughter,
answer me.
What have you been reading?
I've read the Seven Chinese Classics,
the Four Books, and the Three Classics.
These days I read about household orders
and the Analects of Confucius.
Office administrator Min Chi-rok's
daughter what have you read?
I've just finished
basic noble woman manners,
and I've been reading classic novels.
My apologies.
(Min Ja-young)
Min Ja-young,
This child looks...
naive and innocent to you?
If that's true
someone is behind her.
Somebody trying to trick
the tiger-like Prince Heungseon!
Who is it?
Can you see
with the princess' powers?
He will reveal himself soon.
Grand Prince's greatest fear
he is coming...
He is coming here.
You're saying that
Min Ja-young's destiny shows,
she is a simple and loyal person.
Who obeys every command,
like a good wife?
Then why does
the princess say other wise?
The princess has taken
a lot of memory blocking poison.
Her spiritual powers have been hindered.
The princess cannot use
her abilities properly anymore.
Is this what you mean?
I can have this birth date sent
to the Gwansangam and ask.
But they will all agree
with my readings.
(Min Ja-young)
Alright.
(Min Ja-young)
Why are there two birth dates?
One is real,
and the other, I've made for her.
How great can her destiny be
for Master to be so intrigued?
Ja-young's real destiny...
Is like a single flame burning
on the frozen winter ocean.
She will defeat the Grand Prince,
and people will follow, this child.
A single flame burning on
the frozen winter ocean?
How could... that little lady Ja-young,
defeat the Grand Prince?
Wait and see.
I will use this child Min Ja-young,
and shake up the Grand Prince.
Grand Prince's greatest fear...
he is coming...
Chun!
Go to Baeogae.
And find out about Choi Chun-joong.
Pardon me? What's wrong?
I have a strange feeling.
As if a snake is hiding
and waiting for me.
Find information on Choi Chun-joong,
and his former colleagues.
Yes, sir!
Is this true...?
Our Ja-young has been chosen
as the Queen?
Yes, first we must escort her
to the palace.
You've become the Queen! Ja-young!
She is the Queen now,
you may not call her that.
What?
Mother, this is our Queen!
Our Queen!
I show you my respects!
Please get on the litter,
Your Royal Highness.
(Min Ja-young, Queen Myeongseong)
I am...
(Min Ja-young, Queen Myeongseong)
(Min Ja-young, Queen Myeongseong)
I am truly a Queen.
(Min Ja-young, Queen Myeongseong)
The Queen!
(Unhyeongung Palace)
Just to survive,
I've had to run away
my whole life.
If I don't like that...
I must destroy and rebuild
this world.
Grand Prince's greatest fear...
He is coming here!
Summon the soldiers!
We will catch Choi Chun-joong!
Move the princess to the Unhyeongung!
Yes, sir!
Catch Choi Chun-joong!
Whomever gets him,
will be handsomely rewarded!
Yes, sir!
Who are you?
I have some business...
With the lady inside.
Show me your face.
How dare you request
to see her face!
What are you waiting for?
Yes, ma'am!
Stop!
My princess!
If you see my face,
you will not be able to leave
her alive.
Do you still... Wish to see?
You cannot, my princess!
Move aside.
My princess!
Perhaps this is destiny?
♫ When the cold wind
blows through my ears ♫
♫ Feels like I could
hear your voice from long ago ♫
♫ I still remember
what you said to me ♫
♫ Even after the seasons
change and flow ♫
♫ Why do I still remember? ♫
Like the fireflies glow
in the night sky,
I will always protect you
by your side.
♫ Let's promise one thing ♫
You promised.
You must return to me,
I will be waiting.
♫ When the flowers
bloom on the bare branches ♫
♫ Let's send our regards ♫
♫ If you ever think of me sometimes ♫
You are...
the woman...
I have been looking for.
♫ To me ♫
♫ Don't forget about us ♫
I will help you remember me.
From now on I will never...
Lose you nor
let you leave me again.
What have you done to Bong-ryun?
I cannot answer.
Let them leave.
I am sorry.
Do you drink now?
3 years ago, ever since coming here
I've drank a little.
How have you been?
How's your arm?
I cannot handle weapons anymore.
You are the interrogator,
you don't really need to use
weapons anymore.
Let's drink.
Do you remember?
15 years ago, right here.
You accused an innocent shaman right?
The princess' birth mother, Ban-dal.
You're right, I did that.
I am not blaming you.
Thanks to you
I was able to acquire
the princess' incredible powers.
Do you want her back?
Do you wish to control
the royal council again?
Perhaps...
You answer me first.
Do you belong to the Grand Prince
or Her Royal Highness?
You will not answer?
I guess it doesn't even matter
at this point.
Sometimes I wonder...
I've almost been like a host
for you to grow in.
10 years ago,
you sacrificed Choi Chun-joong,
and used me to get off this island.
You became part of the biggest stage,
the royal government.
Now you've found a new host,
Her Royal Highness, to bring you back.
So, what are you plans?
Do you wish to kill me
like you would a bug?
Parasites must certainly be killed.
Cut him!
What are you doing, my Lord?
I've shared the same thoughts
with the great Kim Byung-woon.
It has been an honor.
You bastard! After killing me,
do you think you'll be able
to leave this place alive?
Have you forgotten that my father
is the richest man in Ganghwa?
And I know the lands here.
It was my home.
None of the soldiers here
will dare to come after me.
Thank you for the past 10 years.
Goodbye.
You still like to watch
the birds flying,
just like back then.
Back then?
Do you...
know me?
It's more than I just know you.
Everything you see here,
is the result of trying to redeem you.
You are...
the love of my life.
Your love?
You do not remember me
because of memory blocking poison.
It is the cause of your pain, too.
We must cure it.
Or else you will lose your sight.
You... how will I know if you are
trying to cure me from this poison
or to harm me with another?
(1866, The Wedding of King Gojong
and Queen Myeongseong)
Grand Prince,
you have tried to control destiny.
Now, you shall experience
the new destiny I've created.
You and I,
will gamble this country's life...
For one last fight!
♫ 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)
The Queen has always
helped me with books...
You are speaking out of line.
I didn't mean to...
You always talk back!
I've appointed Song-hwa
as managing concubine...
By the way, Song-hwa,
has fallen in love with Chae In-gyu.
If you help Choi Chun-joong,
I will make sure you disappear.
I couldn't risk bringing
the child here.
In two days, at noon...
This time it won't be
Choi Chun-joong,
I will benefit
from Choi Chun-joong's son.
The great thief Jang Sam-sung
stands above the Grand Prince's head.
These days people are all very
displeased with Lord Daewonwee.
All I am saying is that your father
is not the King.
I want to remind you
that you are our King.
on historical truth,)
(but includes fictional
characters and events.)
Welcome, Habha.
(Previously)
Habha!
Father, what are you doing?
Please... Allow me to live out
the rest of my life quietly in peace.
Please, demote my official position,
and calm your rage.
Please forgive us, Jangdong Kim-Moons,
The Grand Prince must back down!
How dare you!
The Grand Prince has
a dark and paranoid soul.
His darkness and paranoia
with his new found power,
is the most terrifying thing.
Such a powerful person went out
to meet Choi Chun-joong?
Alright, you promised.
You must return to me,
I will be waiting.
I'll be right back, wait for me.
Did the Grand Prince
command you to kill me?
You let Chun-joong live?
Choi Chun-joong!
These are lost and innocent citizens.
Who has command you to do this!
Bong-ryun hasn't returned,
I have to wait for her.
I am sorry.
You must live, for our country.
(Episode 17)
(1866, Daedonggang Riverside Harbor)
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.
Lord Daewonwee has commanded all
Western priests to leave immediately.
Yes, I understand, my Lord.
Is he a Chinese priest?
The selection of the Queen, you say?
Yes, I wish to gather everyone's
thoughts and opinions.
Please speak freely.
How long do you plan on leaving
the Daejojeon empty?
She's right,
it's been more than 3 years since
the new king has been crowned.
Since Lord Guktaegong is busy fixing
the Gyeongbokgung Palace,
and searching for Catholics,
I will take over the responsibility.
Should I ask the Ministry of Culture
to put a stop to marriages,
and ask for a list of worthy wives?
You must hurry.
We cannot leave
the Queen's seat empty.
If we do not follow traditions,
it is like spitting in the face of
our previous 500 years of ancestors.
What should we do?
Her Royal Highness is being
very persistent,
she must have secret,
hidden intentions
It's obvious.
Her Royal Highness must certainly have
a loyal person to her,
that she has already chosen in secrecy.
I have also been thinking
about the selection of the Queen.
But there are no worthy families.
If I choose from
the Poongyang Jo Family,
They will try to become
the next tyrant like Kim-Moons...
If so why don't you choose
from a poor fatherless family,
or perhaps an orphan,
and make her Queen.
Shush, how dare you!
Watch your mouth.
Honestly, my words have some merit.
What do you think, Habha?
I need to get some rest.
How gracious for the head of Wallsong-ru
Song-hwa to join our room.
I will like to introduce our newest girls
to our most important customers.
We were just about to leave...
Wait, wait, wait...
Wait, don't be impatient. We still
have a lot of business to discuss.
Now, come over here.
Here, here.
Welcome.
Lord Kim Byung-hak
and Prince Heungin have come today.
They say the Grand Prince is
having troubles with the Russian.
Alright.
It's getting late.
Do you wish to stay the night?
Not today
I have to return home.
Yes, Lord.
You don't need to come out.
Wild ginsengs!
Get your wild ginsengs!
Get your wild ginsengs!
Wild ginsengs!
Get your wild ginsengs!
Come here,
buy this wild ginseng, huh?
Hey, buy this wild ginseng.
Ones that look like this...
See how it looks like a balloon flower?
These are the best.
You traitor!
Gu-chul and I spent a long time
in prison,
you didn't visit once
and lived a good life?
What are you waiting for,
get him off me!
Get off! Hey! You bastard!
Let's go.
You parasite! Hey!
How dare you come here!
I hope you sleep well at night!
Goodness, that bastard!
(Bae-Oh-Gae Tavern - Entry Forbidden)
What are you doing?
Do you work for
the Jangdong Kim-Moons?
If so, what're you going to do about it?
You little brat!
My name is Pal-ryong.
Yong Pal-ryong.
Who standing here can protect
the weak?
Brother Yong, let us fix
this boat called Joseon,
and save all the citizens
aboard this ship.
I, Yong Pal-ryong,
will always follow Master.
With everyone gathered here
by my side,
I will prepare for a new generation.
How are you doing?
Brother, big brother.
I've got a job for us.
Hey, let's stop, huh?
If it's anything like last time,
won't we be dragged off
to the Qing slave ships?
Nobody will work with us
as long as the Grand Prince hates us.
No, I've got something real this time.
Vice Minister Seo's housekeeper
asked for help with odd jobs.
Really?
Is this the right place?
What could the vice minister need help
with at a place like this?
This is strange...
I'm sure they asked us to come here.
I've got a bad feeling about this.
I fee like they're going to kill us.
Let's leave, go.
No way.
Big brother, big brother, look...
Who are you?
Aren't you Choi Man-suk?
Call me big brother Man-suk,
you fool!
What are you waiting for?
Follow me, now.
Hurry up!
Is he real or a ghost?
I don't know...
Hey, I said follow me!
Yes, yes, sir...
Let's go.
Be careful.
What is this place?
This is where the Western priests
lived in secrecy.
Priest Bernoulli and the other priests
were all taken away right?
Yes, they were.
Before Priest Bernoulli left,
he opened this place for me.
Big brother!
How could this be! What is that!
A second ghost!
You look like the Choi Chun-joong
who died years ago.
I know you all had a hard time.
It's him.
It's really our Master.
You were alive!
Master!
Where were you?
Do you know how hard it was
in the prisons?
Thank you for staying alive.
(Final List of Queen Candidates)
The Ministry of Culture has sent
a final list of candidates.
I've already seen it.
Look for yourselves.
Kim Woo-geun,
district minister Jo Myun-ho,
Seo Sang-jo, Yongkang
district minister, Yoo Cho-hwan.
Is this everyone?
Yes, it is.
It's not bad.
But are they good?
No, not bad does not mean good.
(Jung Won-Yong: Chief Secretary)
I wonder how each of these candidates,
seem to be families
that Her Royal Highness
has personal ties with.
This is a huge decision.
Do suspect foul play.
Out of them, Jo Myun-ho,
is known to be selfless and kind.
I personally favor her.
Sure, out of the Poongyang Jo's
she could be reputable.
If you disagree,
why don't you bring somebody.
Then we should choose
between these candidates.
The Yeonggilly (Britain)?
You left for the West?
The Chinese trade boat I got onto,
turned out to be headed to Britain.
When I arrived,
the place was full of Westerners.
Thanks to the letter written
by Priest Bernoulli,
The Beopguk (French) priests helped me.
I understand
we are all people too but,
there were so many strange
and interesting things.
Strange and interesting like what?
For example...
A large steel box, racing across
a long steel path,
with hundreds of people
riding on it.
The people called it a 'train'.
Train?
My Lord contacted me
through Qing trading ships,
multiple times.
But I didn't want Lord Daewonwee
to find out...
Which is why I acted like
I cut ties with everyone.
If that's the case
you should have told us!
I was dying off sorrows
thinking you betrayed us!
You're so mean.
I apologize.
But...
Where is auntie and the Red Monk?
Where are they?
Lord Daewonwee blocked off
all of the residence.
My sister left to the South.
She barely gets by with a small shop.
Big Brother Jin-sang continues
working as fortune teller.
Auntie and the Red Monk
finally got married.
That's wonderful.
But why aren't you asking
about the princess?
I've already heard from Man-suk.
She's in the Grand Prince's captivity.
And...
She does not remember me...
These belong to
all of the candidates to be Queen.
Take a look.
My head aches.
Please turn out these scents.
Why don't you have
a look at these first!
The father of this child,
bribed Her Royal Highness
with a Western jewel.
Her Royal Highness...
Is very satisfied with them.
This girl's uncle and older brother,
have signed a letter of loyalty
to Her Royal Highness.
What is wrong, my Princess?
My Princess!
My Princess, what is wrong?
Did you not hear
the cries of a baby just now?
We must go, my Princess!
Let go of me!
I said my head aches!
Let us stop for today.
Escort the princess.
I have to leave now.
Let us go in, my Princess.
I have returned.
I promise.
I will get you back.
I will bring you back to my side.
I'm so scared... I'm terrified...
(Trading Hall)
(Lee Deok-yoon,
Joseon's wealthiest merchant)
This merchant couple
received silks from you, Lady Gaekju,
and sold it for
more than 50 times it's worth.
These are their crimes.
What? 50 times over?
Have I ever seen such thieves!
I, Lee Deok-yoon, do not allow anyone
working for me to break the moral code!
Who has allowed you two
to do such things!
Lady Gaekju, we were just...
I just wanted to ask for 10 times
just once but,
my stupid husband
suddenly asked for 50 times...
I am so sorry.
What? You rockfish looking wife!
How dare you blame your husband?
- Rockfish?
- Rockfish!
How do I look like a rockfish!
Husband? You don't deserve
to be called husband!
- I'm lonely every night!
- You stupid rockfish!
Silence!
Destroy their wooden shop titles and
destroy their store!
Why would you destroy are store!
What are you waiting for!
Take them!
Not the store destroy instead...
Not my store, destroy...
Lady Gaekju!
Lady Gaekju! I am so sorry.
Please give me a chance.
Somebody please help me!
Handsome man!
Please help me!
Goodness, somebody help me!
Please, please.
Give me another chance!
My husband!
I am glad to see you are alright...
Why did you return to
this dangerous Grand Prince's world?
Are you going to kill him?
If Bong-ryun was dead...
I certainly would have killed
Grand Prince.
But thank goodness she is alive.
Although she is not like before...
I've heard a marriage restriction has
been ordered for the Queen selection.
Including the Kim-Moon's,
Poongyang Jo Family,
every noteworthy family
will be sending girls.
You, you're planning to intervene
with the selection of the Queen.
Yes, in order to confuse
the Grand Prince,
and to find out
about the palace's inner politics,
I must have someone seeded
deep in the palace.
As you have requested this is
your new personal identification.
(Ha Jun-ho from Cheongju, born in 1840)
Master!
You've grown into a woman now.
Master, you haven't changed.
Are you not part of the Queen selection?
Queen selection?
Our family is too poor
to be part of such things.
If you want, you can do it.
You were born with the destiny
to be the Queen.
Pardon me?
If you say so,
I'm sure you're right but...
I don't know...
I can't even imagine
becoming the Queen.
If you become the Queen,
you can help me and Joseon.
Will you try?
Me?
I am in your debt, of course I would
do anything to help you.
But for me to be Queen...
It's alright, you don't have to feel
the pressures of becoming the Queen.
Just be part of the selection process
and penetrate the palace,
tell me everything that happens.
If you don't want to,
you don't have to.
But, after seeing your destiny,
I can see why Bong-ryun had
such high hopes for you.
Bong-ryun has never been wrong.
Only I was wrong...
Let's try.
I will do anything to help you Master.
I just don't believe
I can become the Queen.
I just want to help you Master.
Thank you.
Now your destiny begins.
Go to Ganghwa and meet
with Kim Byung-woon.
Sorry?
Kim Byung-woon
had sent me a letter.
He is slowly preparing
to come back to the capital.
Go find out
what Kim Byung-woon is thinking.
Are you planning
on bringing him back?
Perhaps...
There is no other more perfect
to fight against the Grand Prince,
than Kim Byung-woon.
Don't you agree?
Yes, Your Royal Highness.
I agree with you.
Prepare yourself and leave.
Yes, Ma'am.
You've grown so much.
Yes.
It's time to find her a husband.
Alright.
Before the king was crowned,
you used to be close with him?
Why do you not answer me?
By generational standards
you are older than the king.
You were like
an older sister to him.
Ja-young, what are you doing!
He's asking you questions!
What's wrong?
Do you not wish to answer?
How dare a young woman like myself,
speak freely of the king's past?
I must watch my mouth.
I've learned to keep my mouth shut,
to see but turn a blind eye,
and to understand but keep it to myself.
I've learned to live
in quiet peace.
She was brought up
without a father,
please excuse her lack of respect
while speaking with you.
Please forgive me
for not answering
your questions properly.
Alright, it's alright.
Grand Prince...
He loves and hates people,
who can look right through him.
Do you understand?
Understand but hide,
listen but don't react.
But never look oblivious...
Am I right?
Perfect!
I've put together
a small gift, Habha.
Our people are sweating and
bleeding to fix the Gyeongbokgung.
Am I to receive such an offering?
Pardon me?
Then I will donate this
to the Gyeongbokgung and their efforts.
Whatever you desire.
While the Queen selection
is going on,
you should not be bringing me anything
that may look like a bribe.
Yes, yes! Habha!
Lord warrior!
How have you been, my Lord?
You're a candidate for Queen's selection.
What can I do for you?
Since I am part of the selection,
I can come see you like this!
Great right?
Her Royal Highness' assistant,
Min Sanggung, is waiting for me,
I must go now.
Meet me here between 7 p.m.
You'll understand when we meet again.
My Princess... how is she feeling?
Yes.
She still doesn't remember
anything from 3 years ago?
Where is Lady Ja-young
from the Min Family?
(Yun Chi-Sung: Future Queen
Myeongseong's bodyguard)
Big brother!
Goodness, it's been a long time.
It's been a long time, warrior.
Oh, this?
Somebody told me
this is popular in the West.
You've been well?
Yes, let us go in.
Sure.
I think my hair looks amazing.
It's been a long time.
I'm glad to see you again.
You're still very blunt.
You guys crying yet?
Already?
Yes, they're crying.
Stop with the jokes,
Chi-sung, have you been
taking good care of the princess?
Yes, the Princess is safe.
Thank you.
You've protected my woman
instead of me.
I sincerely thank you.
Isn't this your family tree?
What do you want me to do with this?
Until I pay you back
for the 1,000 coins.
Take this as collateral.
Goodness, what can I do with this?
Take this back home
and use it as toilet paper.
If you cannot pay up,
You will have to vacate
your wooden house.
Where do you expect us to live
if you take our house?
That's your problem.
That house isn't even
worth 1,000 coins anyways.
- Right ?
- You're right.
I'll send people to
your house tonight,
you should prepare to leave.
No, wait, wait. Listen to me.
Our guest is about to leave,
send him off in peace!
Wait, please just listen,
just give me a chance!
Wait!
1,000 coins,
I'll pay on his behalf.
Who might this be!
Aren't you Nobleman Ha!
How dare you speak to a prestigious
family person for merely 1,000 coins?
Apologize to him now!
Goodness, yes, yes.
My apologies, Nobleman.
Be careful in the future.
Thank you,
I will repay my debt to you.
Can I ask for you name?
I am Ha Jun-ho.
Ha Jun-ho?
You are Cheongju district's richest
Ha Family's son.
Yes, it is an honor to meet
two noblemen,
from such prestigious families.
I will never forget your help
with the 1,000 coins.
What brings you, Nobleman Ha Jun-ho,
her ego Hanyang?
Are you seeking
an official government title?
Have you ever heard of
Jang Sam-sung the Thief?
Jang Sam-sung?
The righteous Jang Sam-sung whom
only targets the Grand Prince's people?
What is going on!
Gold worth more than
thousands of coins all gone!
We were robbed!
My Lord, have a look at this.
I will take all of your riches,
and share it with our people,
let that sink in.
I will kill the Grand Prince and
all of his followers,
and free our people.
The righteous Jang Sam-sung?
How dare he!
What are you waiting for!
Find him!
The master thief Jang Sam-sung,
declared to kill the Lord Daewonwee
and his followers!
The master thief Jang Sam-sung
steals from the rich,
and hands it out to the people!
- Is that true?
- Of course it is!
The master thief Jang Sam-sung,
declared to kill Daewonwee
and his followers!
How dare a lowly thief
claim to have
such righteous morals,
and speak father's name in vein!
That is the reason
I've come to Hanyang.
I am outraged at the villainous Jang,
I am devoted to catch him.
You, yourself, Nobleman Ha?
Yes, the great Grand Prince
has given us peace,
I will not let that fall apart.
No matter what,
I will catch Jang Sam-sung for you.
Now, let us have a drink.
Here.
(Spring Breeze
and Prosperity Attic Bar)
About the people taken to fix
the Gyeongbokgung.
The poor families are
almost in ruin trying to pay up,
and families with strong men,
loose their working men.
Does this make any sense?
Lord Daewonwee is passing through!
Move aside!
Lord Daewonwee is passing through!
Move aside!
What do you want?
Grand Prince, stop forcing
the Gyeongbokgung tax!
Can't you see our people
are suffering!
They're killing him!
Look at them! Stop!
Goodness, they're killing him.
Stop!
Let's go.
Stop!
What's wrong, Habha?
Never mind.
Let's go.
Lord Daewonwee is passing through!
Move aside!
Lord Daewonwee is passing through!
Move aside!
Grand Prince.
It's your turn to suffer...
Your destiny is like a roaring flame.
But you must hide your light.
You must look like an innocent
and naive young woman.
That is the only way you can
trick the beast Prince Heungseon.
Nobleman Kim Woo-geun's daughter,
answer me.
What have you been reading?
I've read the Seven Chinese Classics,
the Four Books, and the Three Classics.
These days I read about household orders
and the Analects of Confucius.
Office administrator Min Chi-rok's
daughter what have you read?
I've just finished
basic noble woman manners,
and I've been reading classic novels.
My apologies.
(Min Ja-young)
Min Ja-young,
This child looks...
naive and innocent to you?
If that's true
someone is behind her.
Somebody trying to trick
the tiger-like Prince Heungseon!
Who is it?
Can you see
with the princess' powers?
He will reveal himself soon.
Grand Prince's greatest fear
he is coming...
He is coming here.
You're saying that
Min Ja-young's destiny shows,
she is a simple and loyal person.
Who obeys every command,
like a good wife?
Then why does
the princess say other wise?
The princess has taken
a lot of memory blocking poison.
Her spiritual powers have been hindered.
The princess cannot use
her abilities properly anymore.
Is this what you mean?
I can have this birth date sent
to the Gwansangam and ask.
But they will all agree
with my readings.
(Min Ja-young)
Alright.
(Min Ja-young)
Why are there two birth dates?
One is real,
and the other, I've made for her.
How great can her destiny be
for Master to be so intrigued?
Ja-young's real destiny...
Is like a single flame burning
on the frozen winter ocean.
She will defeat the Grand Prince,
and people will follow, this child.
A single flame burning on
the frozen winter ocean?
How could... that little lady Ja-young,
defeat the Grand Prince?
Wait and see.
I will use this child Min Ja-young,
and shake up the Grand Prince.
Grand Prince's greatest fear...
he is coming...
Chun!
Go to Baeogae.
And find out about Choi Chun-joong.
Pardon me? What's wrong?
I have a strange feeling.
As if a snake is hiding
and waiting for me.
Find information on Choi Chun-joong,
and his former colleagues.
Yes, sir!
Is this true...?
Our Ja-young has been chosen
as the Queen?
Yes, first we must escort her
to the palace.
You've become the Queen! Ja-young!
She is the Queen now,
you may not call her that.
What?
Mother, this is our Queen!
Our Queen!
I show you my respects!
Please get on the litter,
Your Royal Highness.
(Min Ja-young, Queen Myeongseong)
I am...
(Min Ja-young, Queen Myeongseong)
(Min Ja-young, Queen Myeongseong)
I am truly a Queen.
(Min Ja-young, Queen Myeongseong)
The Queen!
(Unhyeongung Palace)
Just to survive,
I've had to run away
my whole life.
If I don't like that...
I must destroy and rebuild
this world.
Grand Prince's greatest fear...
He is coming here!
Summon the soldiers!
We will catch Choi Chun-joong!
Move the princess to the Unhyeongung!
Yes, sir!
Catch Choi Chun-joong!
Whomever gets him,
will be handsomely rewarded!
Yes, sir!
Who are you?
I have some business...
With the lady inside.
Show me your face.
How dare you request
to see her face!
What are you waiting for?
Yes, ma'am!
Stop!
My princess!
If you see my face,
you will not be able to leave
her alive.
Do you still... Wish to see?
You cannot, my princess!
Move aside.
My princess!
Perhaps this is destiny?
♫ When the cold wind
blows through my ears ♫
♫ Feels like I could
hear your voice from long ago ♫
♫ I still remember
what you said to me ♫
♫ Even after the seasons
change and flow ♫
♫ Why do I still remember? ♫
Like the fireflies glow
in the night sky,
I will always protect you
by your side.
♫ Let's promise one thing ♫
You promised.
You must return to me,
I will be waiting.
♫ When the flowers
bloom on the bare branches ♫
♫ Let's send our regards ♫
♫ If you ever think of me sometimes ♫
You are...
the woman...
I have been looking for.
♫ To me ♫
♫ Don't forget about us ♫
I will help you remember me.
From now on I will never...
Lose you nor
let you leave me again.
What have you done to Bong-ryun?
I cannot answer.
Let them leave.
I am sorry.
Do you drink now?
3 years ago, ever since coming here
I've drank a little.
How have you been?
How's your arm?
I cannot handle weapons anymore.
You are the interrogator,
you don't really need to use
weapons anymore.
Let's drink.
Do you remember?
15 years ago, right here.
You accused an innocent shaman right?
The princess' birth mother, Ban-dal.
You're right, I did that.
I am not blaming you.
Thanks to you
I was able to acquire
the princess' incredible powers.
Do you want her back?
Do you wish to control
the royal council again?
Perhaps...
You answer me first.
Do you belong to the Grand Prince
or Her Royal Highness?
You will not answer?
I guess it doesn't even matter
at this point.
Sometimes I wonder...
I've almost been like a host
for you to grow in.
10 years ago,
you sacrificed Choi Chun-joong,
and used me to get off this island.
You became part of the biggest stage,
the royal government.
Now you've found a new host,
Her Royal Highness, to bring you back.
So, what are you plans?
Do you wish to kill me
like you would a bug?
Parasites must certainly be killed.
Cut him!
What are you doing, my Lord?
I've shared the same thoughts
with the great Kim Byung-woon.
It has been an honor.
You bastard! After killing me,
do you think you'll be able
to leave this place alive?
Have you forgotten that my father
is the richest man in Ganghwa?
And I know the lands here.
It was my home.
None of the soldiers here
will dare to come after me.
Thank you for the past 10 years.
Goodbye.
You still like to watch
the birds flying,
just like back then.
Back then?
Do you...
know me?
It's more than I just know you.
Everything you see here,
is the result of trying to redeem you.
You are...
the love of my life.
Your love?
You do not remember me
because of memory blocking poison.
It is the cause of your pain, too.
We must cure it.
Or else you will lose your sight.
You... how will I know if you are
trying to cure me from this poison
or to harm me with another?
(1866, The Wedding of King Gojong
and Queen Myeongseong)
Grand Prince,
you have tried to control destiny.
Now, you shall experience
the new destiny I've created.
You and I,
will gamble this country's life...
For one last fight!
♫ 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)
The Queen has always
helped me with books...
You are speaking out of line.
I didn't mean to...
You always talk back!
I've appointed Song-hwa
as managing concubine...
By the way, Song-hwa,
has fallen in love with Chae In-gyu.
If you help Choi Chun-joong,
I will make sure you disappear.
I couldn't risk bringing
the child here.
In two days, at noon...
This time it won't be
Choi Chun-joong,
I will benefit
from Choi Chun-joong's son.
The great thief Jang Sam-sung
stands above the Grand Prince's head.
These days people are all very
displeased with Lord Daewonwee.
All I am saying is that your father
is not the King.
I want to remind you
that you are our King.