Kingmaker: The Change of Destiny (2020–…): Season 1, Episode 19 - Episode #1.19 - full transcript
(This drama is based
on historical truth,)
(but includes fictional
characters and events.)
Big sister!
Big brother Jin-sang!
(Previously)
Master Choi!
3 years ago,
we suffered due to a lack of security.
From the ground, I will amplify all
the people's hate for the Grand Prince,
From above, I will use the tension
between the Queen and the Grand Prince,
and gather the people opposing him.
Your Royal Highness!
Please do not be upset.
All I am saying is that your father
is not the King.
I want to remind you
that you are our King.
Are you alright?
Have you been hurt?
How do we not know
how Kim Byung-woon died?
But, the people are
ignorant and thoughtless.
If they cannot be taught,
I must beat them
In the right direction.
The Grand Prince's tyranny.
Someone must save Joseon,
am I right?
We have found
Choi Chun-joong's hideout.
Go and arrest Choi Chun-joong
and his accomplices!
What is going on!
It is time for you to suffer.
I am your new destiny crashing down!
(Episode 19)
I, Choi Chun-joong,
accept your command.
I will capture
the great thief for you.
Your Majesty.
How dare you,
hide in my shadows,
and plan for my destruction!
Master.
I think the princess is in trouble!
Trouble?
Master! Master!
What happened?
She... isn't even at the trading hall.
Where could she have gone?
My baby...
My child!
Let go!
Have you murdered my mother,
and kidnapped my child?
Have you given up being
a human being!
I did not kill your mother.
It was my subordinate's mistake.
I am sorry about how she died.
Mistake? Sorry?
If you kill me,
you will never see your child again.
Are you fine
with never seeing him again?
Bring me my child.
Bring him to me! Now!
I am sorry.
- Princess!
- Princess!
Miss!
Miss Bong-ryun!
- She's here!
- Over here! Here! Come!
- Miss!
- Miss!
Princess!
- Princess, princess!
- Miss!
- What...
- Do we do?
Move aside! Move!
She's alive!
- She's alive!
- My goodness!
If this is Chun-joong's child...
Is he also
the child of the princess?
Yes.
You must take care of him
for now.
What are you planning to do!
Doesn't this child look like
the princess?
Very fair for a son.
Do you miss the princess
while watching this child?
I will find Master Choi,
and tell him his son
is being held here!
If you do such a thing
I will not forgive you.
Do not make me kill you.
In order for me to live,
I must run away
for the rest of my life.
Unless, I destroy this world
and build a new one.
I, Choi Chun-joong.
Accept your command.
I will capture the great thief
for you, Your Majesty.
Master! Hurray! Hurray!
Hurray! Hurray!
How did I not realize,
a venomous snake was
hiding right behind me!
Please annul your command.
(Gojong Lee Jae-hwang,
Joseon Dynasty 26th King)
Choi Chun-joong is a dangerous man.
I am your father.
Why didn't discuss this with me?
Choi Chun-joong was of great help
to me in the past.
As King,
I thought I could make
this decision alone.
Is that so?
You believe that
you can rule alone?
Then, what were you doing
when the citizens gathered
and rioted at the Hongcheon?
That was when I was still adjusting
to becoming a King.
I was unaware.
Then what about the Russians causing
a mess at the Tumen River?
What did you do as a King
to solve that issue?
I do not have much experience
with Russians...
A King must!
Never make excuses!
A King who makes excuses
when our people and country suffer,
is called a Paeju (a runway King)!
If you cannot take responsibility,
you do not deserve any power,
whatsoever.
Father, please calm your anger.
I will return to Uhnhyeongung
and stay there.
Why don't you rule this country
all on your own?
What?
Father!
Father!
How could I becoming a great ruler
without you father!
Father, I am sorry!
Father...
Please keep face, Your Majesty.
Pardon me? Yes...
The King, by himself,
cannot protect Joseon on all fronts.
Remember that.
Without my consent,
you must never make any decisions!
Do you understand, Your Majesty?
Yes, Father.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
I left my mom there...
Mom, Mom...
Your mother...
I've brought her back..
I am sorry.
I could not protect her.
I am truly sorry.
Please calm down.
Don't let your grief
wound your mind and body.
The night is cold.
My Lord,
I remember everything now.
Chae In-gyu has taken our child.
We must find our baby.
Our...
Our baby...?
After you left,
I had our child.
He looks just like you.
We have a child together?
And at this movement,
he is with Chae In-gyu?
Yes.
My Lord, if you act prematurely
our child will be in danger.
You might fall into
Chae In-gyu's trap.
I don't want that to happen.
The child will be safe.
Chae In-gyu would never hurt
our child.
I am certain.
Which is why you and
I have to act with precision.
We will get our child back
no matter what.
Our child,
will return,
back to us.
I'm sorry.
Everything that has happened.
I am sorry.
I promise!
I promise to get our child back.
I am sorry.
What's with the scar on your face?
I have the ultimate plan to bring
Choi Chun-joong to his knees, my Lord.
I will have both Chun-joong and
Lee Deok-yoon brought down to you.
How? What is your plan?
Are you planning on killing
Choi Chun-joong?
Do not worry, I will not kill him.
I have created a trap which even
the great Choi Chun-joong cannot escape.
A trap you say...
I don't care what you do,
just do not induce useless killings.
Do you understand?
Yes, my Lord.
I will capture his weakness
and report back to you.
About the position of
Ganghwa's administrative governor.
Please keep your word.
The royal emissary sent to investigate
Kim Byung-woon's death,
has been in an accident.
What?
Both of his followers were also killed.
Their bodies had been plundered,
nothing remains.
Notify the Grand Prince
and find out what happened.
Yes, sir.
(Queen Jo, Queen Dowager Hyoyu)
Go to Ganghwa
and speak with Kim Byung-woon.
Figure out what he is up to.
Yes, ma'am.
Great job, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, do you remember him?
Choi Chun-joong played the biggest role
in securing the crown for you.
Yes... Everyday my father
would take his anger out on me,
but whenever Master Choi showed up,
he would leave me in peace.
Now that Master Choi is back,
you can be at peace again, Your Majesty.
Could that be possible?
You must be at peace regardless
of your father.
Your Majesty, you must become greater
than your father.
Please watch your mouth.
I will always be a good son.
Your Majesty, you are no longer
the son of Lord Daewonwee.
You are the father of our people.
The Grand Prince is demoralizing
all of your citizens.
As their father
how can you just watch?
I am...
Not experienced enough yet..
How could I rule
without the help of my father?
You can use him instead
of your father.
Would that be okay?
I am your citizen, Your Majesty.
If our King calls upon us,
citizens must lay down their lives.
Your Majesty, if you make a command,
I do whatever you ask of me.
Then, stay by my side,
and help me.
I will serve Your Majesty
with the upmost loyalty.
My Lord.
Why aren't you with the Queen?
The Queen asked me to follow you.
She said you will need my help.
Take a seat.
You've requested me to meet you
in secrecy to tell me about my child.
Where is my child?
Soon I will return your child.
If you accept to help me
with something.
Let's hear it.
What do you want with me?
Choi Chun-joong and Lee Deok-yoon.
I know the two of them are planning
against the Grand Prince.
I want a confession.
A single piece of paper.
Do you really think
I would do that for you?
You should.
Your child's life is at stake.
Back in Ganghwa,
you've testified against
Choi Chun-joong.
In order to save your mother
and Choi Chun-joong.
This time, it is to save
Choi Chun-joong's child.
Do you really want to die?
Just once.
Just one last time, my Princess.
As soon as you write it,
your child will be returned.
I will also provide a shelter,
hidden away from the Grand Prince.
The child looks just like you.
He is safe, do not worry.
This is also my last chance.
Choi Chun-joong.
I will use you as a stepping stone
and climb up!
Jeez, it was difficult holding
Master Choi back.
Good work.
If he saw Chae In-gyu,
he wouldn't be able to control himself.
What about Song-hwa?
Like you predicted,
she hasn't come to work for days.
In-gyu needs somebody
to take care of my child.
Goodness, princess!
I found her mother's house.
- Huh?
- Song-hwa's mother's home.
She has a nice and new house.
Chae In-gyu's guard will be patrolling.
Follow them,
and they will lead you to my child.
I will head to the trading hall.
Alright.
Where are the Chinese chess players?
- Attack!
- Let's go!
You can't just leave!
- Where are you going?
Big brother! I'm coming!
The Ganghwa elders
have been looKing for me?
Please take a seat.
Yes, these people have something
valuable for you.
Valuable to me?
What are you waiting for?
Hand it over.
It is such an important object,
they couldn't just bring it over.
This is the house
where the Catholics used to live.
Which means, this house was created
to evade the police department.
Let me go in first,
I will take them out.
No, we all go together.
My child could get hurt,
we must be swift.
I'm coming too.
If someone unexpected shows up...
Yes, I will be watching,
and if something does go wrong,
Yes, I will be watching,
Don't worry.
Who are you!
Come here!
Here! Here! Here!
Who are you!
Song-hwa.
Give me my child.
It's alright.
Song-hwa.
I'm sorry, Princess...
I'm really sorry.
Give me the child, Song-hwa.
It's alright.
Here, hurry.
Thank you.
My Lord.
If you pull that trigger,
you will die too.
Really?
If you want everyone to live,
you should back down.
Did you bring me the letter?
What I've brought is,
your life.
My life?
What are you planning?
An official letter written.
By the royal emissary
which state Chae In-gyu murdered
the administrative governor of
Ganghwa, Kim Byung-woon.
I have it here.
Do not lie.
There's no way that exists.
Sure.
You killed the emissary
and destroyed his letter.
But the people of Ganghwa feared
you might become
the next administrative governor.
So the emissary wrote a separate letter
for the Queen.
They've sent that to me,
the Princess.
They want me to stop you.
Put down the gun
and walk away.
Me?
Do you think I give a damn?
I have nothing more to lose.
Chun-joong.
Bong-ryun.
No!
Brother, big brother.
No!
You must not kill him!
My Lord.
My child.
Meet your father.
My child...
This is truly my child?
My Lord!
I'm sorry
I couldn't protect your mother.
I'm really sorry, Mother.
Mom.
You've suffered
your entire life for me.
My kind and beautiful mom.
♫ So I thought we'd
be together forever ♫
♫ The seasons follow the wind ♫
♫ The sun follows the sunset ♫
♫ How much more do I have to wait ♫
♫ For me to be with you? ♫
♫ Have you gotten lost
on your way back? ♫
♫ Have you forgotten how to get back? ♫
Please lay in peace.
I will keep my word to you
and never give up.
I will survive no matter what.
So don't worry about me anymore.
And rest in peace.
Be free.
♫ The sun follows the sunset ♫
♫ How much more do I have to wait ♫
♫ For me to be with you? ♫
♫ Have you gotten lost
on your way back? ♫
♫ I will only love you forever ♫
You've named him Moon?
Yes, we want him to be the most
awakened person in the new world.
Which is why we used the character
'for the enlightened Moon'.
Choi Moon!
What a beautiful name?
Shush!
He finally fell asleep.
He's beautiful like his parents.
Thank goodness he looks more like
the princess than my Lord.
Princess, Dan-ah has been requested
to return to her official duties.
She has gone back to
the police department.
I'm glad she went back
without any injuries.
Yes.
The princess and her child
are both with Chun-joong.
Should I send soldiers
to attack Chun-joong, Lord Habha?
How could we justify that?
We should arrest
a man for meeting his son?
The princess gave birth
last night.
You've heard?
Yes, Venus was glowing in the night sky,
(Sansudoin, Choi Chun-joong's Master)
I assumed something
great would happen.
Your thoughts?
It was very difficult to find you
and bring you here.
Did I not already ask you
for a favor?
The child's destiny?
Chun-joong's child.
A child born
into a family of traitors.
Is that what you think
of that family?
Let's see...
April 27th of the first year born
in the late morning.
He is smart and
very handsome but.
But?
There is nothing special about him.
Unlike his father and mother,
he is not clairvoyant.
What a shame...
He will grow up to be
a very loyal man.
Do not hurt the child
or the princess.
Soon I will take care of
Choi Chun-joong.
Yes, sir.
How much did you suffer?
I'm alright now.
They don't hurt anymore,
so don't worry.
No, it's alright to show weakness.
You can admit things hurt to me...
You can say anything.
I don't want this.
When I am in pain,
it'll cause you pain.
I don't want that.
Share your pain with me.
Your happiness and your pain.
Everything...
Share everything with me.
You are very greedy.
I'll do it.
Stand still.
Goodness, my apologies.
How does this happen every time?
I'm not trying to intrude or anything...
If you're sorry then leave.
Isn't it too early
to be so passionate?
Anyways, we have a guest.
Guest?
Master.
Have have you been?
Princess, you have been well?
Yes, thanks to you.
He predicted that I would have a child
and came to help me.
He stayed up all night
to protect me.
At the thought of seeing your child,
I couldn't leave
without meeting him.
Let me see him.
Master.
Is this a Western clock?
Yes, it's comfortable once
you get used to it.
Time...
Chun-joong.
Are you trying to shorten
the Grand Prince's time?
Yes, Master.
If I leave the Grand Prince alone,
He will end up destroying
this country.
Don't you already know this?
But the Grand Prince's time
is not over yet.
You cannot control
how his destiny will play out.
Master, you have said that
I would die young.
And that Bong-ryun
would end up killing me.
But...
I am still alive.
Bong-ryun and I have a child
and we're married.
So, are you saying that
my prophecies are wrong?
Master, people have called me
a prophet.
But to this day,
I have never made a prophecy.
Everything that has happened,
I have created on my own.
Tomorrow I will change
the country's destiny,
without shedding
a single drop of blood.
Wait and see.
You're as arrogant as ever.
Your second fight with destiny...
Go ahead.
I'll be watching you.
The princess claims the people
of Ganghwa gave it to her.
Chae In-gyu the interrogator.
Did the really murder
Lord Kim Byung-woon?
From what we discovered,
he was sent with your letter,
to speak with
Lord Kim Byung-woon.
Is this true?
It is true.
But, I did not ask him
to kill Kim Byung-woon!
Whatever the case,
in the end because of your orders
Lord Kim Byung-woon
was murdered.
Your Royal Highness,
you will be held responsible.
Responsible!
Arrest Chae In-gyu
the interrogator at once!
Yes, sir.
Your Royal Highness, you've made
some terrible decisions lately.
This time a murder?
The King is now becoming of age.
I think you should relieve yourself
of guiding him.
What?
You will use this incident
in order to push me out?
A true leader knows
when to leave on her own.
If you can not...
You will be pushed out.
I will retire.
The arrest warrant
hasn't arrived yet.
I just have to make it
past there.
Close the gates!
We will begin to inspect the area!
Close the gates!
Close the gates!
Hey!
Show me your identification.
Get him!
Do you know who I am!
Let go! Let go!
Get off! Let go!
Your Royal Highness?
Do you mean the Queen?
(Lee Deok-yoon,
Joseon's wealthiest merchant)
Yes.
The reason I've asked
to speak with you separately,
is to question you
about the Queen.
I've been summoned by
the Queen before.
What are you saying?
What do you mean
our ships cannot departure?
These are Lord Daewonwee's orders.
They are restricting all of our ships
leaving the ports.
What?
Is the Grand Prince planning to destroy
our country's trading business?
You should watch your mouth,
noble woman.
Does the Great Merchant Lee Deok-yoon
think she has many lives?
Stop!
Blinded by the Grand Prince's power,
even trash like you believe
they are important!
What's going on?
Here, here. Here's your command.
Let the ships sail.
Command?
Lady Gaekju,
I am the Queen's older brother
Min Seung-ho.
The queen has asked to meet you.
Please come with me.
I've heard my father-in-law
has restricted your trade with Thailand.
I will speak with the King.
He will open them for you.
Pardon me?
What in the world is this child saying?
Why?
Do I look powerless to you?
No.
You are a successful business woman.
You can see through people.
Why don't you bet on me?
I will help your business flourish.
In return, I want you to invest
in me and the royal palace.
What do you think of the Queen,
my Princess?
When I first saw her,
I definitely saw a King's presence.
I was surprised to see
such a presence within a girl.
Her eyes are sharper
than knives.
Knives?
Do you think you can use
the Queen's knife like heart...
To catch the tiger
like Prince Heungseon?
I think so.
Really?
Thank you, Princess.
You've been of great help.
Let us go.
I've prepared a gift for your child.
Let's go have a look.
She wants to kill the Grand Prince.
What does she gain
from killing him?
Early tomorrow,
I will hold a council meeting.
We must demote him from
his position no matter what happens.
Yes, Ma'am.
Tomorrow we will hold him
responsible for his crimes.
And take away his ranks.
As soon as the decision is made,
we will send soldiers to his palace.
They will officially announce
his dismissal.
Do you believe
it will be that easy?
We have the King behind us.
Even the mighty Grand Prince cannot
retaliate against the King's command.
Does the King really agree
to dismiss his father?
Do not worry.
I've personally met with him
and heard his answer.
Look at that. Choi Chun-joong
never stops to impress me!
Even the mighty Daewonwee is no
match against, Choi Chun-joong!
As I've mentioned before,
we will divide the power,
and rule this country.
It looks like we're going back to
the good old days, Your Royal Highness!
The King is tired
and is taking a nap.
He has asked not
to be disturbed by anybody.
Did you mention it was me,
coming to see him?
Yes, Lord Habha.
Tell him again.
Yes, sir.
Your Majesty,
Lord Daewonwee is here for you.
Alright, I will leave for now.
I don't know if I should treat
my father like this.
You must have strength.
It is the only way for you
to become a true King.
My Lord?
Gyeongbokgung is on fire!
What?
Someone set fire to Gyeongbokgung!
(Year 1866, a great fire engulfs
Gyeongbokgung Palace)
What's going on!
Your Royal Highness, the Gyeongbokgung
is on fire! We must leave now!
What? Fire?
Where is the King!
The royal guards are protecting him.
- We have to hurry!
- Yes.
Escort her.
Where is my father!
I said where is my father!
Calm down, Your Majesty.
Lord Daewonwee is on his way.
Where is the Queen?
Is she safe?
Yes, Yun Chi-Sung
has escorted her to safety.
Thank goodness, thank god.
Hurry and find my father.
Hurry!
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, why don't we retire
the Grand Prince to the countryside?
Also, you should take full command,
Your Majesty.
Perhaps...
Even without the Grand Prince
you will rule with greatness.
Make a decision, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, have we not already
come to an agreement?
It's as simple as saying
one word.
Then your people
will take care of the rest.
I did, but...
Close the palace gates!
Do you not hear me?
I said close the palace gates!
Lord Daewonwee is here!
We're late!
How come I was not notified?
Is this a conference of
senior statesmen and councilmen?
There was
a fire last night...
The King has given me full authority
over the fire incident last night.
There cannot be
an official conference without me.
Let me ask once again.
What is the reason for calling
a meeting
without me?
We are gathered today!
To end a man's tyranny
and devastation of our people.
To retire a man
wielding the King's power,
as if it was his own.
Really?
Then, who is this man
you're retiring?
It is...
It is you, Prince Heungseon!
You claim...
I have ruled instead of the King...
Is that my crime?
Is that what you all think?
Even the great Guktaegon
is under the King.
He must serve and
follow the King's command.
Alright then.
I will gladly accept
the King's command.
Make your decision, Your Majesty.
You have already made a promise
with me and the others.
I do not feel well.
I will leave this meeting.
Grand Prince.
Please take command in my absence.
How...
Looks like the Grand Prince
struck before us.
I, Grand Prince Heungseon,
Lee Ha-eung,
Will arrest the lazy
and careless state officials.
They should be held responsible
for the fire!
Enter royal soldiers.
Arrest the criminals!
Yes, sir!
What do you mean?
What have we done?
What is the meaning of this,
Lord Daewonwee!
If the higher ups
don't take responsibility,
then who will be held accountable?
Take them away!
Yes, sir!
- My Lord!
- How can you do this!
My Lord!
- Let go of me!
- What are you doing!
My Lord!
All of the councilmen
have been arrested in the palace.
I knew this would happen.
Father will be unstoppable
now more than ever.
Which is why I've reached out
to you, Princess.
What do you want from me,
Your Royal Highness?
Your clairvoyance and powers have been
a great secret within this palace.
That is exactly what I need.
A person to predict the future!
Will you help me fight against
my father-in-law
and to restore the royal palace?
My Princess.
Those eyes.
Those are the King's eyes
I've seen before!
How was it?
Does it hurt losing to me?
You and I together
put my son on that throne.
Do you think that
I do not know your ways?
If there is anyone in this world
who truly knows you,
it's be me.
Yes, you are right.
I recognize what is true.
Alright...
Then, will you consider
joining forces with me
once more?
Alright...
Then, will you consider
joining forces with me
once more?
Will you discard everything else and
stay loyal to the people and the King,
and stand by
my side once more.
Stand by me, Chun-joong!
♫ 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)
"We will kill
9,000 people of Joseon"?
What's happened to Ganghwa?
We sent captain Lee Kyung-ha and
Jeju governor Yang Hun-soo.
It was still not enough.
Western weapons and their fire power,
we are no match for them.
The reason I've requested you,
is because you know the Westerners
better than anyone.
You must go to Ganghwa
and stop them.
I have done my best for you
and your child to want for nothing.
But, I am not willing to
help you anymore.
No. I need you, Princess.
A drunk man
attempted to rape a woman?
He turned out to be
the Queen's brother?
Breaking the country laws, even a King
is not safe from repercussions...
A queen's brother is useless
and means nothing.
A queen's brother is nothing?
Our Joseon will be attacked
by foreign imperialists?
Tell your general.
Our Joseon and our people,
are not to be trifled with!
♫ My love ♫
on historical truth,)
(but includes fictional
characters and events.)
Big sister!
Big brother Jin-sang!
(Previously)
Master Choi!
3 years ago,
we suffered due to a lack of security.
From the ground, I will amplify all
the people's hate for the Grand Prince,
From above, I will use the tension
between the Queen and the Grand Prince,
and gather the people opposing him.
Your Royal Highness!
Please do not be upset.
All I am saying is that your father
is not the King.
I want to remind you
that you are our King.
Are you alright?
Have you been hurt?
How do we not know
how Kim Byung-woon died?
But, the people are
ignorant and thoughtless.
If they cannot be taught,
I must beat them
In the right direction.
The Grand Prince's tyranny.
Someone must save Joseon,
am I right?
We have found
Choi Chun-joong's hideout.
Go and arrest Choi Chun-joong
and his accomplices!
What is going on!
It is time for you to suffer.
I am your new destiny crashing down!
(Episode 19)
I, Choi Chun-joong,
accept your command.
I will capture
the great thief for you.
Your Majesty.
How dare you,
hide in my shadows,
and plan for my destruction!
Master.
I think the princess is in trouble!
Trouble?
Master! Master!
What happened?
She... isn't even at the trading hall.
Where could she have gone?
My baby...
My child!
Let go!
Have you murdered my mother,
and kidnapped my child?
Have you given up being
a human being!
I did not kill your mother.
It was my subordinate's mistake.
I am sorry about how she died.
Mistake? Sorry?
If you kill me,
you will never see your child again.
Are you fine
with never seeing him again?
Bring me my child.
Bring him to me! Now!
I am sorry.
- Princess!
- Princess!
Miss!
Miss Bong-ryun!
- She's here!
- Over here! Here! Come!
- Miss!
- Miss!
Princess!
- Princess, princess!
- Miss!
- What...
- Do we do?
Move aside! Move!
She's alive!
- She's alive!
- My goodness!
If this is Chun-joong's child...
Is he also
the child of the princess?
Yes.
You must take care of him
for now.
What are you planning to do!
Doesn't this child look like
the princess?
Very fair for a son.
Do you miss the princess
while watching this child?
I will find Master Choi,
and tell him his son
is being held here!
If you do such a thing
I will not forgive you.
Do not make me kill you.
In order for me to live,
I must run away
for the rest of my life.
Unless, I destroy this world
and build a new one.
I, Choi Chun-joong.
Accept your command.
I will capture the great thief
for you, Your Majesty.
Master! Hurray! Hurray!
Hurray! Hurray!
How did I not realize,
a venomous snake was
hiding right behind me!
Please annul your command.
(Gojong Lee Jae-hwang,
Joseon Dynasty 26th King)
Choi Chun-joong is a dangerous man.
I am your father.
Why didn't discuss this with me?
Choi Chun-joong was of great help
to me in the past.
As King,
I thought I could make
this decision alone.
Is that so?
You believe that
you can rule alone?
Then, what were you doing
when the citizens gathered
and rioted at the Hongcheon?
That was when I was still adjusting
to becoming a King.
I was unaware.
Then what about the Russians causing
a mess at the Tumen River?
What did you do as a King
to solve that issue?
I do not have much experience
with Russians...
A King must!
Never make excuses!
A King who makes excuses
when our people and country suffer,
is called a Paeju (a runway King)!
If you cannot take responsibility,
you do not deserve any power,
whatsoever.
Father, please calm your anger.
I will return to Uhnhyeongung
and stay there.
Why don't you rule this country
all on your own?
What?
Father!
Father!
How could I becoming a great ruler
without you father!
Father, I am sorry!
Father...
Please keep face, Your Majesty.
Pardon me? Yes...
The King, by himself,
cannot protect Joseon on all fronts.
Remember that.
Without my consent,
you must never make any decisions!
Do you understand, Your Majesty?
Yes, Father.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
I left my mom there...
Mom, Mom...
Your mother...
I've brought her back..
I am sorry.
I could not protect her.
I am truly sorry.
Please calm down.
Don't let your grief
wound your mind and body.
The night is cold.
My Lord,
I remember everything now.
Chae In-gyu has taken our child.
We must find our baby.
Our...
Our baby...?
After you left,
I had our child.
He looks just like you.
We have a child together?
And at this movement,
he is with Chae In-gyu?
Yes.
My Lord, if you act prematurely
our child will be in danger.
You might fall into
Chae In-gyu's trap.
I don't want that to happen.
The child will be safe.
Chae In-gyu would never hurt
our child.
I am certain.
Which is why you and
I have to act with precision.
We will get our child back
no matter what.
Our child,
will return,
back to us.
I'm sorry.
Everything that has happened.
I am sorry.
I promise!
I promise to get our child back.
I am sorry.
What's with the scar on your face?
I have the ultimate plan to bring
Choi Chun-joong to his knees, my Lord.
I will have both Chun-joong and
Lee Deok-yoon brought down to you.
How? What is your plan?
Are you planning on killing
Choi Chun-joong?
Do not worry, I will not kill him.
I have created a trap which even
the great Choi Chun-joong cannot escape.
A trap you say...
I don't care what you do,
just do not induce useless killings.
Do you understand?
Yes, my Lord.
I will capture his weakness
and report back to you.
About the position of
Ganghwa's administrative governor.
Please keep your word.
The royal emissary sent to investigate
Kim Byung-woon's death,
has been in an accident.
What?
Both of his followers were also killed.
Their bodies had been plundered,
nothing remains.
Notify the Grand Prince
and find out what happened.
Yes, sir.
(Queen Jo, Queen Dowager Hyoyu)
Go to Ganghwa
and speak with Kim Byung-woon.
Figure out what he is up to.
Yes, ma'am.
Great job, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, do you remember him?
Choi Chun-joong played the biggest role
in securing the crown for you.
Yes... Everyday my father
would take his anger out on me,
but whenever Master Choi showed up,
he would leave me in peace.
Now that Master Choi is back,
you can be at peace again, Your Majesty.
Could that be possible?
You must be at peace regardless
of your father.
Your Majesty, you must become greater
than your father.
Please watch your mouth.
I will always be a good son.
Your Majesty, you are no longer
the son of Lord Daewonwee.
You are the father of our people.
The Grand Prince is demoralizing
all of your citizens.
As their father
how can you just watch?
I am...
Not experienced enough yet..
How could I rule
without the help of my father?
You can use him instead
of your father.
Would that be okay?
I am your citizen, Your Majesty.
If our King calls upon us,
citizens must lay down their lives.
Your Majesty, if you make a command,
I do whatever you ask of me.
Then, stay by my side,
and help me.
I will serve Your Majesty
with the upmost loyalty.
My Lord.
Why aren't you with the Queen?
The Queen asked me to follow you.
She said you will need my help.
Take a seat.
You've requested me to meet you
in secrecy to tell me about my child.
Where is my child?
Soon I will return your child.
If you accept to help me
with something.
Let's hear it.
What do you want with me?
Choi Chun-joong and Lee Deok-yoon.
I know the two of them are planning
against the Grand Prince.
I want a confession.
A single piece of paper.
Do you really think
I would do that for you?
You should.
Your child's life is at stake.
Back in Ganghwa,
you've testified against
Choi Chun-joong.
In order to save your mother
and Choi Chun-joong.
This time, it is to save
Choi Chun-joong's child.
Do you really want to die?
Just once.
Just one last time, my Princess.
As soon as you write it,
your child will be returned.
I will also provide a shelter,
hidden away from the Grand Prince.
The child looks just like you.
He is safe, do not worry.
This is also my last chance.
Choi Chun-joong.
I will use you as a stepping stone
and climb up!
Jeez, it was difficult holding
Master Choi back.
Good work.
If he saw Chae In-gyu,
he wouldn't be able to control himself.
What about Song-hwa?
Like you predicted,
she hasn't come to work for days.
In-gyu needs somebody
to take care of my child.
Goodness, princess!
I found her mother's house.
- Huh?
- Song-hwa's mother's home.
She has a nice and new house.
Chae In-gyu's guard will be patrolling.
Follow them,
and they will lead you to my child.
I will head to the trading hall.
Alright.
Where are the Chinese chess players?
- Attack!
- Let's go!
You can't just leave!
- Where are you going?
Big brother! I'm coming!
The Ganghwa elders
have been looKing for me?
Please take a seat.
Yes, these people have something
valuable for you.
Valuable to me?
What are you waiting for?
Hand it over.
It is such an important object,
they couldn't just bring it over.
This is the house
where the Catholics used to live.
Which means, this house was created
to evade the police department.
Let me go in first,
I will take them out.
No, we all go together.
My child could get hurt,
we must be swift.
I'm coming too.
If someone unexpected shows up...
Yes, I will be watching,
and if something does go wrong,
Yes, I will be watching,
Don't worry.
Who are you!
Come here!
Here! Here! Here!
Who are you!
Song-hwa.
Give me my child.
It's alright.
Song-hwa.
I'm sorry, Princess...
I'm really sorry.
Give me the child, Song-hwa.
It's alright.
Here, hurry.
Thank you.
My Lord.
If you pull that trigger,
you will die too.
Really?
If you want everyone to live,
you should back down.
Did you bring me the letter?
What I've brought is,
your life.
My life?
What are you planning?
An official letter written.
By the royal emissary
which state Chae In-gyu murdered
the administrative governor of
Ganghwa, Kim Byung-woon.
I have it here.
Do not lie.
There's no way that exists.
Sure.
You killed the emissary
and destroyed his letter.
But the people of Ganghwa feared
you might become
the next administrative governor.
So the emissary wrote a separate letter
for the Queen.
They've sent that to me,
the Princess.
They want me to stop you.
Put down the gun
and walk away.
Me?
Do you think I give a damn?
I have nothing more to lose.
Chun-joong.
Bong-ryun.
No!
Brother, big brother.
No!
You must not kill him!
My Lord.
My child.
Meet your father.
My child...
This is truly my child?
My Lord!
I'm sorry
I couldn't protect your mother.
I'm really sorry, Mother.
Mom.
You've suffered
your entire life for me.
My kind and beautiful mom.
♫ So I thought we'd
be together forever ♫
♫ The seasons follow the wind ♫
♫ The sun follows the sunset ♫
♫ How much more do I have to wait ♫
♫ For me to be with you? ♫
♫ Have you gotten lost
on your way back? ♫
♫ Have you forgotten how to get back? ♫
Please lay in peace.
I will keep my word to you
and never give up.
I will survive no matter what.
So don't worry about me anymore.
And rest in peace.
Be free.
♫ The sun follows the sunset ♫
♫ How much more do I have to wait ♫
♫ For me to be with you? ♫
♫ Have you gotten lost
on your way back? ♫
♫ I will only love you forever ♫
You've named him Moon?
Yes, we want him to be the most
awakened person in the new world.
Which is why we used the character
'for the enlightened Moon'.
Choi Moon!
What a beautiful name?
Shush!
He finally fell asleep.
He's beautiful like his parents.
Thank goodness he looks more like
the princess than my Lord.
Princess, Dan-ah has been requested
to return to her official duties.
She has gone back to
the police department.
I'm glad she went back
without any injuries.
Yes.
The princess and her child
are both with Chun-joong.
Should I send soldiers
to attack Chun-joong, Lord Habha?
How could we justify that?
We should arrest
a man for meeting his son?
The princess gave birth
last night.
You've heard?
Yes, Venus was glowing in the night sky,
(Sansudoin, Choi Chun-joong's Master)
I assumed something
great would happen.
Your thoughts?
It was very difficult to find you
and bring you here.
Did I not already ask you
for a favor?
The child's destiny?
Chun-joong's child.
A child born
into a family of traitors.
Is that what you think
of that family?
Let's see...
April 27th of the first year born
in the late morning.
He is smart and
very handsome but.
But?
There is nothing special about him.
Unlike his father and mother,
he is not clairvoyant.
What a shame...
He will grow up to be
a very loyal man.
Do not hurt the child
or the princess.
Soon I will take care of
Choi Chun-joong.
Yes, sir.
How much did you suffer?
I'm alright now.
They don't hurt anymore,
so don't worry.
No, it's alright to show weakness.
You can admit things hurt to me...
You can say anything.
I don't want this.
When I am in pain,
it'll cause you pain.
I don't want that.
Share your pain with me.
Your happiness and your pain.
Everything...
Share everything with me.
You are very greedy.
I'll do it.
Stand still.
Goodness, my apologies.
How does this happen every time?
I'm not trying to intrude or anything...
If you're sorry then leave.
Isn't it too early
to be so passionate?
Anyways, we have a guest.
Guest?
Master.
Have have you been?
Princess, you have been well?
Yes, thanks to you.
He predicted that I would have a child
and came to help me.
He stayed up all night
to protect me.
At the thought of seeing your child,
I couldn't leave
without meeting him.
Let me see him.
Master.
Is this a Western clock?
Yes, it's comfortable once
you get used to it.
Time...
Chun-joong.
Are you trying to shorten
the Grand Prince's time?
Yes, Master.
If I leave the Grand Prince alone,
He will end up destroying
this country.
Don't you already know this?
But the Grand Prince's time
is not over yet.
You cannot control
how his destiny will play out.
Master, you have said that
I would die young.
And that Bong-ryun
would end up killing me.
But...
I am still alive.
Bong-ryun and I have a child
and we're married.
So, are you saying that
my prophecies are wrong?
Master, people have called me
a prophet.
But to this day,
I have never made a prophecy.
Everything that has happened,
I have created on my own.
Tomorrow I will change
the country's destiny,
without shedding
a single drop of blood.
Wait and see.
You're as arrogant as ever.
Your second fight with destiny...
Go ahead.
I'll be watching you.
The princess claims the people
of Ganghwa gave it to her.
Chae In-gyu the interrogator.
Did the really murder
Lord Kim Byung-woon?
From what we discovered,
he was sent with your letter,
to speak with
Lord Kim Byung-woon.
Is this true?
It is true.
But, I did not ask him
to kill Kim Byung-woon!
Whatever the case,
in the end because of your orders
Lord Kim Byung-woon
was murdered.
Your Royal Highness,
you will be held responsible.
Responsible!
Arrest Chae In-gyu
the interrogator at once!
Yes, sir.
Your Royal Highness, you've made
some terrible decisions lately.
This time a murder?
The King is now becoming of age.
I think you should relieve yourself
of guiding him.
What?
You will use this incident
in order to push me out?
A true leader knows
when to leave on her own.
If you can not...
You will be pushed out.
I will retire.
The arrest warrant
hasn't arrived yet.
I just have to make it
past there.
Close the gates!
We will begin to inspect the area!
Close the gates!
Close the gates!
Hey!
Show me your identification.
Get him!
Do you know who I am!
Let go! Let go!
Get off! Let go!
Your Royal Highness?
Do you mean the Queen?
(Lee Deok-yoon,
Joseon's wealthiest merchant)
Yes.
The reason I've asked
to speak with you separately,
is to question you
about the Queen.
I've been summoned by
the Queen before.
What are you saying?
What do you mean
our ships cannot departure?
These are Lord Daewonwee's orders.
They are restricting all of our ships
leaving the ports.
What?
Is the Grand Prince planning to destroy
our country's trading business?
You should watch your mouth,
noble woman.
Does the Great Merchant Lee Deok-yoon
think she has many lives?
Stop!
Blinded by the Grand Prince's power,
even trash like you believe
they are important!
What's going on?
Here, here. Here's your command.
Let the ships sail.
Command?
Lady Gaekju,
I am the Queen's older brother
Min Seung-ho.
The queen has asked to meet you.
Please come with me.
I've heard my father-in-law
has restricted your trade with Thailand.
I will speak with the King.
He will open them for you.
Pardon me?
What in the world is this child saying?
Why?
Do I look powerless to you?
No.
You are a successful business woman.
You can see through people.
Why don't you bet on me?
I will help your business flourish.
In return, I want you to invest
in me and the royal palace.
What do you think of the Queen,
my Princess?
When I first saw her,
I definitely saw a King's presence.
I was surprised to see
such a presence within a girl.
Her eyes are sharper
than knives.
Knives?
Do you think you can use
the Queen's knife like heart...
To catch the tiger
like Prince Heungseon?
I think so.
Really?
Thank you, Princess.
You've been of great help.
Let us go.
I've prepared a gift for your child.
Let's go have a look.
She wants to kill the Grand Prince.
What does she gain
from killing him?
Early tomorrow,
I will hold a council meeting.
We must demote him from
his position no matter what happens.
Yes, Ma'am.
Tomorrow we will hold him
responsible for his crimes.
And take away his ranks.
As soon as the decision is made,
we will send soldiers to his palace.
They will officially announce
his dismissal.
Do you believe
it will be that easy?
We have the King behind us.
Even the mighty Grand Prince cannot
retaliate against the King's command.
Does the King really agree
to dismiss his father?
Do not worry.
I've personally met with him
and heard his answer.
Look at that. Choi Chun-joong
never stops to impress me!
Even the mighty Daewonwee is no
match against, Choi Chun-joong!
As I've mentioned before,
we will divide the power,
and rule this country.
It looks like we're going back to
the good old days, Your Royal Highness!
The King is tired
and is taking a nap.
He has asked not
to be disturbed by anybody.
Did you mention it was me,
coming to see him?
Yes, Lord Habha.
Tell him again.
Yes, sir.
Your Majesty,
Lord Daewonwee is here for you.
Alright, I will leave for now.
I don't know if I should treat
my father like this.
You must have strength.
It is the only way for you
to become a true King.
My Lord?
Gyeongbokgung is on fire!
What?
Someone set fire to Gyeongbokgung!
(Year 1866, a great fire engulfs
Gyeongbokgung Palace)
What's going on!
Your Royal Highness, the Gyeongbokgung
is on fire! We must leave now!
What? Fire?
Where is the King!
The royal guards are protecting him.
- We have to hurry!
- Yes.
Escort her.
Where is my father!
I said where is my father!
Calm down, Your Majesty.
Lord Daewonwee is on his way.
Where is the Queen?
Is she safe?
Yes, Yun Chi-Sung
has escorted her to safety.
Thank goodness, thank god.
Hurry and find my father.
Hurry!
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, why don't we retire
the Grand Prince to the countryside?
Also, you should take full command,
Your Majesty.
Perhaps...
Even without the Grand Prince
you will rule with greatness.
Make a decision, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, have we not already
come to an agreement?
It's as simple as saying
one word.
Then your people
will take care of the rest.
I did, but...
Close the palace gates!
Do you not hear me?
I said close the palace gates!
Lord Daewonwee is here!
We're late!
How come I was not notified?
Is this a conference of
senior statesmen and councilmen?
There was
a fire last night...
The King has given me full authority
over the fire incident last night.
There cannot be
an official conference without me.
Let me ask once again.
What is the reason for calling
a meeting
without me?
We are gathered today!
To end a man's tyranny
and devastation of our people.
To retire a man
wielding the King's power,
as if it was his own.
Really?
Then, who is this man
you're retiring?
It is...
It is you, Prince Heungseon!
You claim...
I have ruled instead of the King...
Is that my crime?
Is that what you all think?
Even the great Guktaegon
is under the King.
He must serve and
follow the King's command.
Alright then.
I will gladly accept
the King's command.
Make your decision, Your Majesty.
You have already made a promise
with me and the others.
I do not feel well.
I will leave this meeting.
Grand Prince.
Please take command in my absence.
How...
Looks like the Grand Prince
struck before us.
I, Grand Prince Heungseon,
Lee Ha-eung,
Will arrest the lazy
and careless state officials.
They should be held responsible
for the fire!
Enter royal soldiers.
Arrest the criminals!
Yes, sir!
What do you mean?
What have we done?
What is the meaning of this,
Lord Daewonwee!
If the higher ups
don't take responsibility,
then who will be held accountable?
Take them away!
Yes, sir!
- My Lord!
- How can you do this!
My Lord!
- Let go of me!
- What are you doing!
My Lord!
All of the councilmen
have been arrested in the palace.
I knew this would happen.
Father will be unstoppable
now more than ever.
Which is why I've reached out
to you, Princess.
What do you want from me,
Your Royal Highness?
Your clairvoyance and powers have been
a great secret within this palace.
That is exactly what I need.
A person to predict the future!
Will you help me fight against
my father-in-law
and to restore the royal palace?
My Princess.
Those eyes.
Those are the King's eyes
I've seen before!
How was it?
Does it hurt losing to me?
You and I together
put my son on that throne.
Do you think that
I do not know your ways?
If there is anyone in this world
who truly knows you,
it's be me.
Yes, you are right.
I recognize what is true.
Alright...
Then, will you consider
joining forces with me
once more?
Alright...
Then, will you consider
joining forces with me
once more?
Will you discard everything else and
stay loyal to the people and the King,
and stand by
my side once more.
Stand by me, Chun-joong!
♫ 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)
"We will kill
9,000 people of Joseon"?
What's happened to Ganghwa?
We sent captain Lee Kyung-ha and
Jeju governor Yang Hun-soo.
It was still not enough.
Western weapons and their fire power,
we are no match for them.
The reason I've requested you,
is because you know the Westerners
better than anyone.
You must go to Ganghwa
and stop them.
I have done my best for you
and your child to want for nothing.
But, I am not willing to
help you anymore.
No. I need you, Princess.
A drunk man
attempted to rape a woman?
He turned out to be
the Queen's brother?
Breaking the country laws, even a King
is not safe from repercussions...
A queen's brother is useless
and means nothing.
A queen's brother is nothing?
Our Joseon will be attacked
by foreign imperialists?
Tell your general.
Our Joseon and our people,
are not to be trifled with!
♫ My love ♫