Kingmaker: The Change of Destiny (2020–…): Season 1, Episode 20 - Episode #1.20 - full transcript
(This drama is based
on historical truth,)
(but includes fictional
characters and events.)
Habha!
(Previously)
Father, what are you doing?
(Previously)
I wish to resign as the Prime Minister,
please accept, Habha.
Please forgive us, Jangdong Kim-Moons.
The Grand Prince has
a dark and paranoid soul.
His paranoia will not stop
until his opponent is dead.
Capture every single
one of Choi Chun-joong's followers!
These are the Daewonwee's command.
You must live, for our country.
You let him get away!
Choi Chun-joong!
The Yeonggilly (Britain)?
You left for the West?
The Grand Prince's greatest fear
he is coming...
I have returned.
I will get you back.
I thought that I didn't know him.
And my...
heart constantly feels for him.
Now, you shall experience
the new destiny I've created.
You and I,
will gamble this country's life...
For one last fight!
We have found
Choi Chun-joong's hideout.
Go and arrest Choi Chun-joong
and his accomplices!
No! Mom!
The King has acquitted Choi Chun-joong
of all of his crimes
and commanded to restore
his reputation and identity.
Chae In-gyu...
Give me my child, Song-hwa.
He has taken our child.
An official letter written.
By the royal emissary
which state Chae In-gyu murdered
the governor of Ganghwa,
Kim Byung-woon, I have it here.
Arrest Chae In-gyu,
the interrogator at once!
The people are
ignorant and thoughtless.
If they cannot be taught,
I must beat them.
How dare you constantly...
In the right direction.
All I am saying is that your father
is not the King.
I want to remind you
that you are our King.
Your Majesty, if you make a command,
I do whatever you ask of me.
Then, stay by my side,
and help me.
We must demote him from
his position no matter what happens.
You must have strength.
It is the only way for you
to become a true King.
To retire a man
wielding the King's power,
as if it was his own.
Grand Prince.
Please take command in my absence.
Take them away!
My Lord!
How can you do this!
Will you discard everything else and
stay loyal to the people and the King...
Stand by me, Chun-joong!
(Episode 20)
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?
Those eyes.
Those are the King's eyes
I've seen before!
In the past,
I went all the way to
the concubine house to look for you.
What?
Why did you do that?
Because I felt your presence...
And wanted to use it.
Use?
You wanted to use me?
Yes.
There is an amazingly pure
and power presence within you,
Your Royal Highness.
Do not waste your power
on hate and war.
Use it for the people.
You must turn the Grand Prince
into your ally, Your Royal Highness.
My ally?
I am the Queen, but father
disrespects and embarrasses me,
in front of the entire royal palace.
He is trying to indoctrinate me.
You want me to make him my ally?
I truly understand your hatred.
But, you are not
a normal human being.
You are the Queen.
Lord Daewonwee is our Guktaegong.
He is our country's highest nobleman.
You must work with Lord Guktaegong.
Our country's citizens are like
your children.
You must become
the true mother of our country.
I'll think about it, Princess.
You may leave now.
But, you must come
whenever I request you.
Yes, Your Royal Highness.
Princess!
Greetings, Lord Daewonwee.
Were you with the Queen?
You look very well, Princess.
You look healthy, my Lord.
I am glad.
Are you upset with me?
I've been meaning to see you.
Have I treated you
like a Kim-Moon?
Sometimes I may seem harsh.
But, I have done my best for you
and your child to want for nothing.
How can you cut ties with me
without notice?
My apologies.
But, I am not willing to
help you anymore.
No.
I need you, Princess.
I will send for you soon,
you will have to assist me.
He is not going to
let me go easily.
Criminal Chae In-gyu...
Has murdered
Ganghwa's Kim Byung-woon,
and the royal emissary Sun-Min Jung.
This criminal's head will be cut
and hung for everyone to see!
Listen,
if you ever bully the weak again,
I will tell Lord Chun-joong everything!
How dare you!
Loser.
Stop!
Rather it be love,
or obsession...
Don't let your emotions
hurt other's lives... my life...
Don't interfere with my life!
Shoot me!
- Shoot!
- Bong-ryun!
They say one's life
flashes before his eyes...
This is what I see...?
Alright, Bong-ryun...
You were right.
In the end, I am a loser.
Stop!
Stop!
I've been ordered to stop
his execution and take over.
Direct orders from Lord Daewonwee.
What are you trying to do!
What is your plan, Choi Chun-joong!
Who knows.
Why don't you wait and see
what I have planned for you.
Master.
You still consider him a friend
and wish to save him?
That's not a friend.
He's an enemy.
I know.
I'm not saving him,
I have use for him.
Why are we going to Ganghwa?
I heard the French have taken over.
(Year 1866, Beginning of
French Expedition to Korea)
What's happened to Ganghwa?
We sent captain Lee Kyung-ha and
Jeju governor Yang Hun-soo.
It was still not enough.
This is the declaration sent
by the French soldiers.
Since Joseon killed
9 of their missionaries.
We will kill
9,000 people of Joseon?
How dare these white devils!
Although they've only sent 3 ships...
Western weapons and their fire power,
we are no match for them.
You're right...
The reason I've requested you,
is because you know the Westerners
better than anyone.
You must go to Ganghwa
and stop them.
What if I can't?
What will you do?
Don't speak of such weakness.
You must be willing to sacrifice
yourself if it comes down to it.
You know what that means right?
If Master stops the French?
Great!
If not, Master dies. Again, great!
He requested you to ally with him,
yet he does this to you?
I don't care.
Even if it weren't for him,
I would have gone.
Let's go.
Oh, goodness...
He has such a nasty face.
Not as nasty as yours.
(French Camp, Ganghwa)
(Joseon Troops' Camp, Tongjin)
(Yang Hun-soo, General of Sun-Mu-Young)
Hanyang sent a fortune teller?
We're fighting for our lives
with these Westerners,
and they sent a fortune teller?
The country has gone
completely insane!
My Lord, our Master is not
an ordinary fortune teller!
I was born in Ganghwa,
and I've have experience
with Westerners.
Please allow me to assist you.
I don't have time to waste
on a lowly fortune teller.
Leave.
The Grand Prince sent Choi Chun-joong
to Ganghwa's battle field.
(Min Ja-young, Joseon's 26th King
Go Jong's Queen Consort)
Is he trying to kill him?
Or are they truly allies again?
I don't know what he is thinking.
Your father-in-law,
how does he treat you these days?
Is he still cruel?
No, Your Royal Highness.
Are these tangerines
from Jeju Island?
Yes, Your Royal Highness.
You must work with
Lord Guktaegong.
Our country's citizens
are like your children.
You must become
the true mother of our country.
Prepare them.
I've heard that father,
really enjoys tangerines.
I will bring these to him myself.
I wish to see him enjoy these.
Yes, Your Royal Highness.
Lord Min Seung-ho has been arrest
for lewd behavior.
Kim Byung-pil and Kim Hak-jin
have also been arrested.
What?
Pathetic fools...
Go to their holding cells,
tell them the Queen commands
and bring me all 3 of them.
Yes, Your Royal Highness!
What?
Min Seung-ho was released?
Yes, upon the Queen's command.
The Queen's command?
The Queen is protecting
her brother from the law?
All 3 criminals,
have been sent to the Queen's quarters.
What?
Command the interrogator
to bring them here, at once!
Yes, sir.
I will go see the Queen myself!
You are all pathetic.
My apologies, Your Royal Highness.
My apologies.
A drunk man attempted to rape
a woman?
He turned out to be
the Queen's brother?
Must I treat my older brother like
a child and have you whipped!
What are you doing, Queen!
Father, my older brother
has made a mistake,
I was disciplining him.
Did you just say, mistake?
Min Seung-ho has broke
the moral code,
and is now a criminal
for his behavior.
Yet... You say mistake?
I will punish him severely.
This will never happen again.
What are you saying,
Your Royal Highness!
Breaking the country laws, even a King
is not safe from repercussions...
A Queen's brother is useless
and means nothing,
no one is above the law!
A queen's brother is nothing?
These men will abide the law...
and be sentenced to Janghyung!
What do you mean Janghyung!
Your Royal Highness!
Your Royal Highness!
And also!
Do not report anything
to the Queen!
She will no longer need to know,
the happenings of the royal palace.
What are you waiting for!
Take them away!
Yes, Habha.
Your Royal Highness!
Your Royal Highness!
Your Royal Highness, please...
Your Royal Highness! Save me...
- Please forgive me!
- Save me!
Please forgive me!
Don't meddle in
the palace's matters anymore.
I am protecting you from
making these foolish mistakes.
Don't mind, don't listen,
don't interfere with anything.
Do you understand?
Why do you not answer me!
Queen!
Yes, Father.
Your Royal Highness...
Your Royal Highness,
your lips are bleeding!
Don't.
You have greatly
disgraced me again, Father.
How should I repay you for this?
Please wait and see!
(Joseon Troops' Camp, Tongjin)
Did I not tell you to leave?
General, allow me to go
to the French campsite.
I will go and speak with them.
What could a fortune teller
possibly do there?
Will you read them
their destiny?
The past 3 years, I watched Joseon
through the eyes of foreigners.
There's a reason why
the Grand Prince dispatched me.
He wants me to make contact
with the Westerners and figure them out.
Please allow me.
I can't promise that
you return with your life.
Yes, General.
(French Camp, Ganghwa)
The reason you are here...
I heard it's because
we've killed French priests...
Am I wrong?
(Admiral Pierre-Gustave Roze,
General of French Far East Fleet)
Tell him!
If Joseon does not open
it's doors to the West,
other countries will continue to attack.
If Joseon does not open... (in Chinese)
Our Joseon will be attacked
by foreign imperialists?
I don't think you're here
to seek revenge,
for your Catholic priests.
You're here to figure out how prepared
we are to face invasion.
To test our military and weapons.
You've come
to investigate us thoroughly.
Tell your general.
Our Joseon and our people,
are not to be trifled with!
We must win this battle.
How are we going to win!
- And then...
- Then...?
We'll meet the Grand Prince.
And convince him to accept
foreign culture.
The Grand Prince has been killing
Westerners and Catholics!
He would never open up
to foreigners!
We must convince the Grand Prince.
This will decide
if Joseon lives or dies.
Leave us.
Why have you brought me here?
You know these lands as well as I do.
I need your advice.
Their military is far more superior.
Also, our generals do not know Ganghwa.
We cannot win.
You want to use my knowledge,
to help devise a plan to defeat
the French soldiers in battle?
We are at the other Tongjin.
Their forces are taking
over Ganghwa.
We need a location
to ambush them...
Jeongjok Mountain.
Jeongjok Mountain...
I agree with you, but...
If we cross the sea here,
we will be spotted easily but...
Over by Hwangsan-do...
You're right!
Hwangsan-do is hard to search
at night.
We use nightfall
and take boats across?
Exactly.
They work so well together.
The difference between a friend
and an enemy is as thin as paper.
A close friend that turns into
an enemy is the scariest foe.
I don't believe that you brought me here
solely to seek my advice.
Stop with the lies.
There is no way your intentions
are that innocent.
Why don't you just kill me here?
Kill me and avenge your father.
That's what you would have done.
Thankfully I am different from you.
I will not kill you, don't count on it.
I don't want my hands dirty.
Let's go.
It's been a long time,
I'm going to look around.
This is Master's home town?
Everyone must have left to escape
the Western soldiers.
Didn't you say this was
a nice place to live?
No, please stop!
What's going on?
Please stop! Father!
Please don't!
If you take that,
we will starve to death!
Hey!
Have I ever seen such nasty bastards!
What are you doing!
The opponent you must face
isn't me but...
Is him!
You bastards!
We're alright, we're safe.
These men saved my father and I.
They also recovered our food.
Aren't you...
Aren't you Lord Chun-joong?
Lord Chun-joong?
It's me.
Soe-dol's father?
My goodness, my Lord!
You've been alive, my Lord!
Everyone! It's our governor's son,
Lord Chun-joong!
He was alive! He's alive!
Now that our Lord is here,
we'll be alright!
Goodness, thank you.
I know things have been rough.
But you stay strong.
Our soldiers will drive them out,
no matter what.
You must live, for Joseon to live.
Stay strong, and survive.
Lord Choi Chun-joong...
Now that our Lord is here,
we'll be alright!
He was alive! He's alive!
We'll all be alright.
Your Royal Highness, the King is here...
I was told today was
a good day to mate...
Come in, Your Majesty.
I'll guard from outside.
What?
Father.
I have the most powerful weapon
to face you. Your son.
I will pay you back
for what you've done to me.
All the embarrassment and shame.
(Lee Deok-yoon,
Joseon's wealthiest merchant)
Are you worried about Master Choi?
Yes.
He's survived in countries far away
and came back.
You have nothing to worry about.
He sure did.
But I've had terrible dreams.
Dreams?
I had the same dreams
for many nights.
I have a bad feeling about them.
Master Choi took
Chae In-gyu with him.
That's probably why you are worried.
A child can sense a mom's stress
and is effected by it.
You must put your heart at ease.
You're right.
I must stay strong.
Bong-ryun, the Monk of nature
came to see me.
He says if you and Chun-joong
continue to see each other,
you will end up killing him.
No.
My Lord and I have defeated
such a terrible destiny.
An operation Jamdo ?
Yes, our best chance is to sneaking past
them during the night and ambushing.
Hanyang's greatest
fortune teller has spoken.
His plan must mean
we've won the battle for sure!
Stop acting like a general,
why don't you sit down
and read our destiny.
Should I?
Then...
You're born on April 14th,
year of the rat.
Your destiny is full of disaster.
You're hated by
your superiors for talking back.
Which is why last year,
you were transferred to Hamgyeong-do.
Anyone can figure out that much,
with a little investigating.
Is that so?
Then should I tell you,
your deepest true feelings?
Your destiny cares for the people.
You may look harsh
and tough on the outside,
but your kind heart is full of
responsibility and empathy for the people.
You are too shy to show it
on the outside.
Also, I know you have
already made up your mind.
You plan on dying here in Ganghwa,
to defeat the Westerners no matter what.
I know you have looked into me.
As I predicted
who our next King would be.
I will give you a prophecy.
You will win this battle, General.
You will win a great victory.
I will excuse myself.
You don't have to deal with
a lowly fortune teller any longer.
The decision is yours to make.
Destiny of caring for people...
You only spoke of
what he would like to hear.
He looks like a man
who would never listen to you!
No, General Yang Hun-soo
will choose my plan.
Huh? Didn't you see him discredit
everything about you?
Any great General,
would discredit
shamans and fortune tellers.
Also, General Yang is fully aware
that my plan is solid.
After thinking it through
he will execute my plan.
I don't know...
Want to bet on it?
I don't bet on losing games.
I've seen many fall to
Master's smart tongue.
These tangerines are
from the Queen?
She was going to bring them,
to you personally.
But you scolded her that day...
She wanted to see you
enjoy them.
I see...
Yes, Father.
What is the Queen doing?
Habha! Grand Prince Habha!
What's wrong?
They've earned a great victory!
What? A great victory?
Yes, a great victory!
Our Joseon defeated
the insolent French soldiers!
Congratulations, Father.
Congratulations, Habha.
Yes, yes...
A great victory...
Master! Master!
More than 70 French soldiers
have been injured or killed.
We have not lost a single soldier,
and only 4 are injured.
Master, do you really command
the spirits?
I know you've never been wrong,
but this is seriously crazy!
The French soldiers have been fighting
for 2 months. They're exhausted.
We were afraid of their gunpowder
and fire power but...
Now it is time for us to fight back.
Our plan was successful.
We're done here, let's go back.
Our families are waiting for us...
Let's go!
What?
Isn't that the girl we saved?
Let her in.
Why are you here?
We have decided to leave this place
and follow you!
Yes, please let us join you,
my Lord.
If you choose to follow me,
you will have to live like a wanderer.
Go back.
Every ruler so far,
has beaten and taken
from the people.
Which is why I thought
everyone was like that.
But the elders told me
that you are not like that.
You treat the people like your own.
I want to follow you.
I will follow you.
Yes, let us follow you.
Master, let's take them.
Thank you! Thank you, my Lord!
Here, come this way,
put down your belongings.
Let the soldiers rest in peace.
Yes, sir.
Where's Choi Chun-joong?
He left an hour ago.
He's gone?
Alright.
I wanted to apologize
and speak with him.
But he just disappears?
Choi Chun-joong...
What a strange but great man...
♫ When you awkwardly call my name ♫
♫ Why does my heart flutter so much? ♫
♫ Without knowing, love has spread ♫
♫ Without you knowing,
my heart is drenched ♫
♫ Don't look for a different love ♫
My Lord!
♫ Look for me ♫
I am glad you're alright.
♫ Like today ♫
♫ Like today ♫
How did you lose Chae In-gyu?
Did you... let him go?
- Did father send you?
- Yes, sir.
I don't want to see
people I know get hurt
or die anymore.
Chae In-gyu must live in
secrecy anyways.
I wanted him to live in
his home town, Ganghwa.
I understand
where you are coming from.
- In truth...
- What really worries me is...
I sense that the Western invasion
isn't over yet.
Let's tell him next time.
I don't want him
to worry about me.
I don't want him
to worry about me.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
You've done an excellent job.
You grace me, Your Majesty.
Listen carefully.
While you were all arguing over who's
to blame for the Gyeongbokgung fire.
Choi Chun-joong was in Ganghwa,
defeating the Western invasion.
We are all paying more than twice
as much to rebuild the palace.
If we continue to pay like this,
all worthy noble families
will starve to death...
It's the only reason why
you have all been released.
It is a reward given to you,
by our King.
I do not need any reward
for my actions.
Please take it back, Your Majesty!
Don't make me feel bad
about rewarding good work.
Take it.
You grace me, Your Majesty.
Our great Choi Chun-joong!
The Great Choi Chun-joong!
Am I right?
Congratulations.
Good work.
Greetings.
You have asked for me?
Listen carefully.
Do not trust the Grand Prince.
Although you may share
a drink with him today...
Tomorrow, he could be
planning to kill you. Understand?
But...
Aren't you responsible for snitching
on our previous plans,
to the Grand Prince?
Huh! Snitching! How dare you!
That's complete nonsense...
I've always had your back!
We must maintain our friendship,
as always. Understand?
Yes, if you wish to do so.
Great! Great!
Right! Right!
(Trading Hall)
I am glad you have returned safely,
Master Choi.
Thank you, my Lady.
I'm glad you're back in once piece,
my Lord.
Thank you, Man-suk.
Aren't these people former residents
of our Samjundo Market?
Yes, we are glad
that you remember us!
All of us, Catholics have been waiting,
for you to return.
3 years ago, after the fire,
they were all thrown out.
But they heard you were alive,
and hoped you would be back.
They all pledged to wait for you.
With your fortune I took care of
and the help of the great merchant,
we disguised them as merchants
and spread them across the country.
If these men were gathered in Hanyang,
the Grand Prince would go after them.
Now that you're here, Master.
We will all gather.
Please take us in.
Take us in!
Our Joseon people,
with wise leadership,
can defeat plague, and war times.
We are strong people.
These strong people have chosen.
None other than you.
Don't turn your back on them.
I am not worthy...
I am not smart enough,
nor worthy.
Why do you have
so much faith in me?
I don't deserve your love,
lives, and support.
It's too much.
Because I am not worthy of you all.
Everyone was gathered to celebrate
Master Choi's safe arrival.
Please take a seat
and enjoy the feast.
Yes.
Now, let us...
Enjoy the meal!
Everyone show your respects!
The Grand Prince Habha is here.
Welcome.
I have asked for the Grand Prince Habha
to bless us.
Please take a seat, Habha.
Do you mind me joining?
The more the merrier
on such a great day.
Such delicacies.
Would it be safe to drink this
without fearing for my life?
Why?
Do you think
I could have poisoned it?
I don't want to suffer
Lord Kim Jwa-geun's fate.
Didn't you make him eat
your throw up?
I would hate to do that.
So don't worry and drink.
Sure.
You've gathered Master Choi,
the Princess,
and even the Monk of nature.
Joseon's greatest shamans
are all gathered here.
Is that so?
Then since we are all here,
wouldn't it be entertaining to hear
the future fate of our country?
I've brought someone too.
A professor at the Gwansanggam.
Lord Daewonwee,
I would like to speak first.
Go ahead.
Lord Daewonwee, you have a fate of
destroying evils that bother the people.
All powers bended the knee
before you.
For the next 10 years,
you will make fortunes.
You should soak in all the riches.
So, your claiming that,
Joseon will prosper
because Habha will prosper?
Of course!
You've said such great things,
I shall reward you.
What do you think, Master?
"Power will not last 10 years and like
a flower withering, nothing is forever."
My good fortune
will not last 10 years?
Is this what you mean?
Just an old man rambling
his mouth.
Don't think anything of it.
Why is he not,
asking me anything?
What do you think?
The Catholics
our interrogators have been tracking,
have all gathered again,
to support Choi Chun-joong.
Also, from what I've heard,
all Westerners were safely released,
after speaking with Chun-joong.
Could Choi Chun-joong
be using the Catholics,
in order to work with the Westerners?
If I believe he is treacherous,
I will give you a signal.
You must capture
Choi Chun-joong at once.
Yes, sir!
You have met with many Westerners.
What's our country's future?
As our country's finest fortune teller,
I'm sure you have something to say.
This country...
This country?
Is on the verge of destruction.
What? Destruction?
Yes.
According to your fate,
the King's, and the Queen's.
We have 10 years left.
If we cannot reform
within that time,
our country will walk
the path of destruction.
Just because you despise me,
how dare you
put a curse on our country!
I only speak of ways
for this country to survive.
What? Survive?
You and your famous smart tongue.
Speak.
How can we survive?
We must become a neutral country.
Neutral country?
Yes.
When I was in Britain,
I heard of a country called Swiss.
It was a small country
but no-one could invade it.
Their key was to be a neutral country.
What is that?
The Westerners will want Joseon.
We must open up our doors
and accept them first.
But not just to one country
but to all foreign forces.
They must rival
each other over us.
We keep our independence,
while staying neutral to all others.
That is a neutral country.
If I don't do that,
then our country will be destroyed?
With your smart tongue,
you're trying to play games with me,
Choi Chun-joong!
Haven't you recognized
that I am the greatest fortune teller?
You have less
than 10 years of fortune.
If you don't succeed within 10 years,
it'll be too late.
This country, and Prince Heungseon...
Father!
Your conniving
and line crossing tongue,
I should have you killed.
But I will forgive you
for your success in Ganghwa.
In the future,
you should watch your mouth.
Or I might just have it cut off!
Let's go.
You wish to work with the Westerners
by using Chun-joong and the Catholics?
The Russians are constantly
moving down from the North.
The Chinese are
no longer assisting us.
We must take control of a group
by using another group.
Choi Chun-joong's words
are not entirely wrong.
But I fear Chun-joong and the Catholics,
are planning to treachery
against you and I...
I will figure it out.
Listen!
Listen!
We are fully aware,
Catholics communicating
with the Westerners are living here!
No, what is all this nonsense!
Take them all!
Yes, sir!
Goodness, this is nonsense!
Why are you doing this?
What is the meaning of this!
Big brother!
Are you hurt, Pal-ryong?
Are you alright...
Why are you doing this?
Big brother!
Big brother!
Big brother!
By Lord Daewonwee's command,
we have cut all the Catholic's throats,
and hung them up.
The citizens must see and learn!
How can you kill all of those people!
This is excessive!
Why have you done this?
You know what this is right?
Russian soldiers with a great army,
must invade Joseon.
And open Joseon's doors
to God's World?
Do you really believe
that I wrote this?
Yes, one of the Catholics
that you have been protecting.
He was caught trying to cross
the Dumangang River and
handing this to the Russian army.
He also had...
This with him...
This is a gold bar from the King.
The King has decided
to reward you.
With your current temperament,
you will not believe anything
I have to say.
Listen carefully.
I will never again
listen your smart tongue,
for advice on this country
and its future.
Neutral country?
Don't speak of such delusions.
If you are caught spying
on behalf of the Westerners...
I will kill your child
and the Princess first.
I would never do that.
So please...
Let my colleagues free, please.
Swear your loyalty to me.
Stop playing the
arrogant fortune teller.
Pledge your allegiance to me,
like the loyal Chun Ha Jang Ahn.
Get down on your knees and swear.
Then, I will let your people live.
I will do as you say.
But please...
Let them live, Habha!
Even the mighty Choi Chun-joong,
cannot read his own future.
Goodness, big brother!
Big brother, wake up.
Big brother, big brother! Goodness...
Big brother, wake up.
Wake up and look at me.
- I'm Gu-chul!
- It's me, Man-suk.
Master is here, Master.
Master, Master.
Master...
Master...
Are you alright?
I'm... alright.
Let's leave.
Let's leave.
Alright
Leave? Take me and...
Buy me some drinks...
- I was seriously hurt...
- You're alive, you're fine!
It hurts! It hurts! It hurts!
The Grand Prince won't have
Choi Chun-joong killed over this incident?
Do not worry.
Father secretly adores Choi Chun-joong.
He may want to cut
his arms and legs off.
But he still wants him by his side.
Your Royal Highness,
if you did not contact me,
The Grand Prince would have
joined forces with Choi Chun-joong.
He might have had a chance
to rule for years to come.
Which is why...
I've made some arrangements...
You convinced and bribed
one of the Catholics,
to run off with a fake letter.
Good work.
I feel like you and I
will become a great team.
As you have requested,
I have brought the gun powder.
It would have been difficult
to steal this.
Great work.
The officer working there,
takes bribes from the trading hall.
He cannot decline anything
we ask for.
My Lord,
I've heard a very terrible rumor.
Chun-joong.
Are you planning on killing
Grand Prince?
Master.
I know that the Grand Prince's fate
is not over yet.
But,
he had a choice between power,
and our country's future.
He chose power.
The last chance
for our country to survive is...
To reform and open our country.
We cannot lose precious time
to the Grand Prince's greed for power.
So you have decided to take action?
This whole time I have been trying
to change my own fate.
But, I feel a deep
dark fear and tremble.
I now know, Master.
I feel it deep down inside my heart.
A deep tremble.
I know why
I was born into this world.
I will kill the Grand Prince Heungseon.
And change our country's destiny!
Yes, you will succeed.
No matter what form it takes,
you will change this country
no matter what.
Leave, Chun-joong.
Take our child and hide.
I will speak with
Lady Lee Deok-yoon.
No, don't tell her anything.
Why?
The Lady Gaekju's presence
has been changing.
I can see through her.
I will take good care of myself.
Don't worry about us.
I'm sorry.
If I am successful,
I will raise a flag above the palace.
But if I fail...
I will shoot a flare into the skies.
Promise me, that you will return.
Me, and our child...
Will be waiting for you,
don't forget us.
♫ Even after the seasons
change and flow ♫
♫ Why do I still remember? ♫
♫ Let's promise one thing ♫
♫ Even if we can't
see each other again ♫
♫ When the flowers bloom
on the bare branches ♫
♫ Let's send our regards ♫
♫ I believe in our fate-like love ♫
♫ Without a doubt ♫
♫ I'm waiting for your season ♫
♫ Always at the same place ♫
Lord Daewonwee is passing through!
Move aside!
Lord Daewonwee is holding
a Lantern Festival for all the people!
Everyone show your respects
and gratitude for our Habha!
Listen carefully!
Lord Daewonwee is passing through!
Move aside!
Move aside!
Lord Daewonwee is passing through!
Move aside!
Listen carefully!
Lord Daewonwee is passing through!
Move aside!
Move aside!
Lord Daewonwee is passing through!
Move aside!
♫ Though it hurts, though it hurts ♫
♫ I will only love you ♫
♫ Though I'm hurting,
though I'm hurting ♫
(King Maker: The Change of Destiny)
It would be shame to lose
Choi Chun-joong like this.
If we choose to use him,
we must cut his arms and legs off.
After the Lantern festival ends
tomorrow night,
the Grand Prince will arrest
all of our people in the trading hall,
and kill us all.
Are you really going to do it?
I've learned to create
a time bomb in Britain.
A bomb that ignites, using water?
Go and get me the Princess
and Choi Chun-joong's baby.
Why are you doing this?
Take your hands off!
Chae In-gyu?
I wanted to share this with Habha,
before anyone else.
I will drink it first.
The night of the lantern festival,
we will hunt down a tiger!
What about our Master Choi...
My Lord!
Bong-ryun, you must leave.
Our child... must not lose
his parents like us.
Leave!
My Lord, my Lord...
Bong-ryun.
Always shine brightly and survive.
♫ Have you forgotten? ♫
on historical truth,)
(but includes fictional
characters and events.)
Habha!
(Previously)
Father, what are you doing?
(Previously)
I wish to resign as the Prime Minister,
please accept, Habha.
Please forgive us, Jangdong Kim-Moons.
The Grand Prince has
a dark and paranoid soul.
His paranoia will not stop
until his opponent is dead.
Capture every single
one of Choi Chun-joong's followers!
These are the Daewonwee's command.
You must live, for our country.
You let him get away!
Choi Chun-joong!
The Yeonggilly (Britain)?
You left for the West?
The Grand Prince's greatest fear
he is coming...
I have returned.
I will get you back.
I thought that I didn't know him.
And my...
heart constantly feels for him.
Now, you shall experience
the new destiny I've created.
You and I,
will gamble this country's life...
For one last fight!
We have found
Choi Chun-joong's hideout.
Go and arrest Choi Chun-joong
and his accomplices!
No! Mom!
The King has acquitted Choi Chun-joong
of all of his crimes
and commanded to restore
his reputation and identity.
Chae In-gyu...
Give me my child, Song-hwa.
He has taken our child.
An official letter written.
By the royal emissary
which state Chae In-gyu murdered
the governor of Ganghwa,
Kim Byung-woon, I have it here.
Arrest Chae In-gyu,
the interrogator at once!
The people are
ignorant and thoughtless.
If they cannot be taught,
I must beat them.
How dare you constantly...
In the right direction.
All I am saying is that your father
is not the King.
I want to remind you
that you are our King.
Your Majesty, if you make a command,
I do whatever you ask of me.
Then, stay by my side,
and help me.
We must demote him from
his position no matter what happens.
You must have strength.
It is the only way for you
to become a true King.
To retire a man
wielding the King's power,
as if it was his own.
Grand Prince.
Please take command in my absence.
Take them away!
My Lord!
How can you do this!
Will you discard everything else and
stay loyal to the people and the King...
Stand by me, Chun-joong!
(Episode 20)
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?
Those eyes.
Those are the King's eyes
I've seen before!
In the past,
I went all the way to
the concubine house to look for you.
What?
Why did you do that?
Because I felt your presence...
And wanted to use it.
Use?
You wanted to use me?
Yes.
There is an amazingly pure
and power presence within you,
Your Royal Highness.
Do not waste your power
on hate and war.
Use it for the people.
You must turn the Grand Prince
into your ally, Your Royal Highness.
My ally?
I am the Queen, but father
disrespects and embarrasses me,
in front of the entire royal palace.
He is trying to indoctrinate me.
You want me to make him my ally?
I truly understand your hatred.
But, you are not
a normal human being.
You are the Queen.
Lord Daewonwee is our Guktaegong.
He is our country's highest nobleman.
You must work with Lord Guktaegong.
Our country's citizens are like
your children.
You must become
the true mother of our country.
I'll think about it, Princess.
You may leave now.
But, you must come
whenever I request you.
Yes, Your Royal Highness.
Princess!
Greetings, Lord Daewonwee.
Were you with the Queen?
You look very well, Princess.
You look healthy, my Lord.
I am glad.
Are you upset with me?
I've been meaning to see you.
Have I treated you
like a Kim-Moon?
Sometimes I may seem harsh.
But, I have done my best for you
and your child to want for nothing.
How can you cut ties with me
without notice?
My apologies.
But, I am not willing to
help you anymore.
No.
I need you, Princess.
I will send for you soon,
you will have to assist me.
He is not going to
let me go easily.
Criminal Chae In-gyu...
Has murdered
Ganghwa's Kim Byung-woon,
and the royal emissary Sun-Min Jung.
This criminal's head will be cut
and hung for everyone to see!
Listen,
if you ever bully the weak again,
I will tell Lord Chun-joong everything!
How dare you!
Loser.
Stop!
Rather it be love,
or obsession...
Don't let your emotions
hurt other's lives... my life...
Don't interfere with my life!
Shoot me!
- Shoot!
- Bong-ryun!
They say one's life
flashes before his eyes...
This is what I see...?
Alright, Bong-ryun...
You were right.
In the end, I am a loser.
Stop!
Stop!
I've been ordered to stop
his execution and take over.
Direct orders from Lord Daewonwee.
What are you trying to do!
What is your plan, Choi Chun-joong!
Who knows.
Why don't you wait and see
what I have planned for you.
Master.
You still consider him a friend
and wish to save him?
That's not a friend.
He's an enemy.
I know.
I'm not saving him,
I have use for him.
Why are we going to Ganghwa?
I heard the French have taken over.
(Year 1866, Beginning of
French Expedition to Korea)
What's happened to Ganghwa?
We sent captain Lee Kyung-ha and
Jeju governor Yang Hun-soo.
It was still not enough.
This is the declaration sent
by the French soldiers.
Since Joseon killed
9 of their missionaries.
We will kill
9,000 people of Joseon?
How dare these white devils!
Although they've only sent 3 ships...
Western weapons and their fire power,
we are no match for them.
You're right...
The reason I've requested you,
is because you know the Westerners
better than anyone.
You must go to Ganghwa
and stop them.
What if I can't?
What will you do?
Don't speak of such weakness.
You must be willing to sacrifice
yourself if it comes down to it.
You know what that means right?
If Master stops the French?
Great!
If not, Master dies. Again, great!
He requested you to ally with him,
yet he does this to you?
I don't care.
Even if it weren't for him,
I would have gone.
Let's go.
Oh, goodness...
He has such a nasty face.
Not as nasty as yours.
(French Camp, Ganghwa)
(Joseon Troops' Camp, Tongjin)
(Yang Hun-soo, General of Sun-Mu-Young)
Hanyang sent a fortune teller?
We're fighting for our lives
with these Westerners,
and they sent a fortune teller?
The country has gone
completely insane!
My Lord, our Master is not
an ordinary fortune teller!
I was born in Ganghwa,
and I've have experience
with Westerners.
Please allow me to assist you.
I don't have time to waste
on a lowly fortune teller.
Leave.
The Grand Prince sent Choi Chun-joong
to Ganghwa's battle field.
(Min Ja-young, Joseon's 26th King
Go Jong's Queen Consort)
Is he trying to kill him?
Or are they truly allies again?
I don't know what he is thinking.
Your father-in-law,
how does he treat you these days?
Is he still cruel?
No, Your Royal Highness.
Are these tangerines
from Jeju Island?
Yes, Your Royal Highness.
You must work with
Lord Guktaegong.
Our country's citizens
are like your children.
You must become
the true mother of our country.
Prepare them.
I've heard that father,
really enjoys tangerines.
I will bring these to him myself.
I wish to see him enjoy these.
Yes, Your Royal Highness.
Lord Min Seung-ho has been arrest
for lewd behavior.
Kim Byung-pil and Kim Hak-jin
have also been arrested.
What?
Pathetic fools...
Go to their holding cells,
tell them the Queen commands
and bring me all 3 of them.
Yes, Your Royal Highness!
What?
Min Seung-ho was released?
Yes, upon the Queen's command.
The Queen's command?
The Queen is protecting
her brother from the law?
All 3 criminals,
have been sent to the Queen's quarters.
What?
Command the interrogator
to bring them here, at once!
Yes, sir.
I will go see the Queen myself!
You are all pathetic.
My apologies, Your Royal Highness.
My apologies.
A drunk man attempted to rape
a woman?
He turned out to be
the Queen's brother?
Must I treat my older brother like
a child and have you whipped!
What are you doing, Queen!
Father, my older brother
has made a mistake,
I was disciplining him.
Did you just say, mistake?
Min Seung-ho has broke
the moral code,
and is now a criminal
for his behavior.
Yet... You say mistake?
I will punish him severely.
This will never happen again.
What are you saying,
Your Royal Highness!
Breaking the country laws, even a King
is not safe from repercussions...
A Queen's brother is useless
and means nothing,
no one is above the law!
A queen's brother is nothing?
These men will abide the law...
and be sentenced to Janghyung!
What do you mean Janghyung!
Your Royal Highness!
Your Royal Highness!
And also!
Do not report anything
to the Queen!
She will no longer need to know,
the happenings of the royal palace.
What are you waiting for!
Take them away!
Yes, Habha.
Your Royal Highness!
Your Royal Highness!
Your Royal Highness, please...
Your Royal Highness! Save me...
- Please forgive me!
- Save me!
Please forgive me!
Don't meddle in
the palace's matters anymore.
I am protecting you from
making these foolish mistakes.
Don't mind, don't listen,
don't interfere with anything.
Do you understand?
Why do you not answer me!
Queen!
Yes, Father.
Your Royal Highness...
Your Royal Highness,
your lips are bleeding!
Don't.
You have greatly
disgraced me again, Father.
How should I repay you for this?
Please wait and see!
(Joseon Troops' Camp, Tongjin)
Did I not tell you to leave?
General, allow me to go
to the French campsite.
I will go and speak with them.
What could a fortune teller
possibly do there?
Will you read them
their destiny?
The past 3 years, I watched Joseon
through the eyes of foreigners.
There's a reason why
the Grand Prince dispatched me.
He wants me to make contact
with the Westerners and figure them out.
Please allow me.
I can't promise that
you return with your life.
Yes, General.
(French Camp, Ganghwa)
The reason you are here...
I heard it's because
we've killed French priests...
Am I wrong?
(Admiral Pierre-Gustave Roze,
General of French Far East Fleet)
Tell him!
If Joseon does not open
it's doors to the West,
other countries will continue to attack.
If Joseon does not open... (in Chinese)
Our Joseon will be attacked
by foreign imperialists?
I don't think you're here
to seek revenge,
for your Catholic priests.
You're here to figure out how prepared
we are to face invasion.
To test our military and weapons.
You've come
to investigate us thoroughly.
Tell your general.
Our Joseon and our people,
are not to be trifled with!
We must win this battle.
How are we going to win!
- And then...
- Then...?
We'll meet the Grand Prince.
And convince him to accept
foreign culture.
The Grand Prince has been killing
Westerners and Catholics!
He would never open up
to foreigners!
We must convince the Grand Prince.
This will decide
if Joseon lives or dies.
Leave us.
Why have you brought me here?
You know these lands as well as I do.
I need your advice.
Their military is far more superior.
Also, our generals do not know Ganghwa.
We cannot win.
You want to use my knowledge,
to help devise a plan to defeat
the French soldiers in battle?
We are at the other Tongjin.
Their forces are taking
over Ganghwa.
We need a location
to ambush them...
Jeongjok Mountain.
Jeongjok Mountain...
I agree with you, but...
If we cross the sea here,
we will be spotted easily but...
Over by Hwangsan-do...
You're right!
Hwangsan-do is hard to search
at night.
We use nightfall
and take boats across?
Exactly.
They work so well together.
The difference between a friend
and an enemy is as thin as paper.
A close friend that turns into
an enemy is the scariest foe.
I don't believe that you brought me here
solely to seek my advice.
Stop with the lies.
There is no way your intentions
are that innocent.
Why don't you just kill me here?
Kill me and avenge your father.
That's what you would have done.
Thankfully I am different from you.
I will not kill you, don't count on it.
I don't want my hands dirty.
Let's go.
It's been a long time,
I'm going to look around.
This is Master's home town?
Everyone must have left to escape
the Western soldiers.
Didn't you say this was
a nice place to live?
No, please stop!
What's going on?
Please stop! Father!
Please don't!
If you take that,
we will starve to death!
Hey!
Have I ever seen such nasty bastards!
What are you doing!
The opponent you must face
isn't me but...
Is him!
You bastards!
We're alright, we're safe.
These men saved my father and I.
They also recovered our food.
Aren't you...
Aren't you Lord Chun-joong?
Lord Chun-joong?
It's me.
Soe-dol's father?
My goodness, my Lord!
You've been alive, my Lord!
Everyone! It's our governor's son,
Lord Chun-joong!
He was alive! He's alive!
Now that our Lord is here,
we'll be alright!
Goodness, thank you.
I know things have been rough.
But you stay strong.
Our soldiers will drive them out,
no matter what.
You must live, for Joseon to live.
Stay strong, and survive.
Lord Choi Chun-joong...
Now that our Lord is here,
we'll be alright!
He was alive! He's alive!
We'll all be alright.
Your Royal Highness, the King is here...
I was told today was
a good day to mate...
Come in, Your Majesty.
I'll guard from outside.
What?
Father.
I have the most powerful weapon
to face you. Your son.
I will pay you back
for what you've done to me.
All the embarrassment and shame.
(Lee Deok-yoon,
Joseon's wealthiest merchant)
Are you worried about Master Choi?
Yes.
He's survived in countries far away
and came back.
You have nothing to worry about.
He sure did.
But I've had terrible dreams.
Dreams?
I had the same dreams
for many nights.
I have a bad feeling about them.
Master Choi took
Chae In-gyu with him.
That's probably why you are worried.
A child can sense a mom's stress
and is effected by it.
You must put your heart at ease.
You're right.
I must stay strong.
Bong-ryun, the Monk of nature
came to see me.
He says if you and Chun-joong
continue to see each other,
you will end up killing him.
No.
My Lord and I have defeated
such a terrible destiny.
An operation Jamdo ?
Yes, our best chance is to sneaking past
them during the night and ambushing.
Hanyang's greatest
fortune teller has spoken.
His plan must mean
we've won the battle for sure!
Stop acting like a general,
why don't you sit down
and read our destiny.
Should I?
Then...
You're born on April 14th,
year of the rat.
Your destiny is full of disaster.
You're hated by
your superiors for talking back.
Which is why last year,
you were transferred to Hamgyeong-do.
Anyone can figure out that much,
with a little investigating.
Is that so?
Then should I tell you,
your deepest true feelings?
Your destiny cares for the people.
You may look harsh
and tough on the outside,
but your kind heart is full of
responsibility and empathy for the people.
You are too shy to show it
on the outside.
Also, I know you have
already made up your mind.
You plan on dying here in Ganghwa,
to defeat the Westerners no matter what.
I know you have looked into me.
As I predicted
who our next King would be.
I will give you a prophecy.
You will win this battle, General.
You will win a great victory.
I will excuse myself.
You don't have to deal with
a lowly fortune teller any longer.
The decision is yours to make.
Destiny of caring for people...
You only spoke of
what he would like to hear.
He looks like a man
who would never listen to you!
No, General Yang Hun-soo
will choose my plan.
Huh? Didn't you see him discredit
everything about you?
Any great General,
would discredit
shamans and fortune tellers.
Also, General Yang is fully aware
that my plan is solid.
After thinking it through
he will execute my plan.
I don't know...
Want to bet on it?
I don't bet on losing games.
I've seen many fall to
Master's smart tongue.
These tangerines are
from the Queen?
She was going to bring them,
to you personally.
But you scolded her that day...
She wanted to see you
enjoy them.
I see...
Yes, Father.
What is the Queen doing?
Habha! Grand Prince Habha!
What's wrong?
They've earned a great victory!
What? A great victory?
Yes, a great victory!
Our Joseon defeated
the insolent French soldiers!
Congratulations, Father.
Congratulations, Habha.
Yes, yes...
A great victory...
Master! Master!
More than 70 French soldiers
have been injured or killed.
We have not lost a single soldier,
and only 4 are injured.
Master, do you really command
the spirits?
I know you've never been wrong,
but this is seriously crazy!
The French soldiers have been fighting
for 2 months. They're exhausted.
We were afraid of their gunpowder
and fire power but...
Now it is time for us to fight back.
Our plan was successful.
We're done here, let's go back.
Our families are waiting for us...
Let's go!
What?
Isn't that the girl we saved?
Let her in.
Why are you here?
We have decided to leave this place
and follow you!
Yes, please let us join you,
my Lord.
If you choose to follow me,
you will have to live like a wanderer.
Go back.
Every ruler so far,
has beaten and taken
from the people.
Which is why I thought
everyone was like that.
But the elders told me
that you are not like that.
You treat the people like your own.
I want to follow you.
I will follow you.
Yes, let us follow you.
Master, let's take them.
Thank you! Thank you, my Lord!
Here, come this way,
put down your belongings.
Let the soldiers rest in peace.
Yes, sir.
Where's Choi Chun-joong?
He left an hour ago.
He's gone?
Alright.
I wanted to apologize
and speak with him.
But he just disappears?
Choi Chun-joong...
What a strange but great man...
♫ When you awkwardly call my name ♫
♫ Why does my heart flutter so much? ♫
♫ Without knowing, love has spread ♫
♫ Without you knowing,
my heart is drenched ♫
♫ Don't look for a different love ♫
My Lord!
♫ Look for me ♫
I am glad you're alright.
♫ Like today ♫
♫ Like today ♫
How did you lose Chae In-gyu?
Did you... let him go?
- Did father send you?
- Yes, sir.
I don't want to see
people I know get hurt
or die anymore.
Chae In-gyu must live in
secrecy anyways.
I wanted him to live in
his home town, Ganghwa.
I understand
where you are coming from.
- In truth...
- What really worries me is...
I sense that the Western invasion
isn't over yet.
Let's tell him next time.
I don't want him
to worry about me.
I don't want him
to worry about me.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
You've done an excellent job.
You grace me, Your Majesty.
Listen carefully.
While you were all arguing over who's
to blame for the Gyeongbokgung fire.
Choi Chun-joong was in Ganghwa,
defeating the Western invasion.
We are all paying more than twice
as much to rebuild the palace.
If we continue to pay like this,
all worthy noble families
will starve to death...
It's the only reason why
you have all been released.
It is a reward given to you,
by our King.
I do not need any reward
for my actions.
Please take it back, Your Majesty!
Don't make me feel bad
about rewarding good work.
Take it.
You grace me, Your Majesty.
Our great Choi Chun-joong!
The Great Choi Chun-joong!
Am I right?
Congratulations.
Good work.
Greetings.
You have asked for me?
Listen carefully.
Do not trust the Grand Prince.
Although you may share
a drink with him today...
Tomorrow, he could be
planning to kill you. Understand?
But...
Aren't you responsible for snitching
on our previous plans,
to the Grand Prince?
Huh! Snitching! How dare you!
That's complete nonsense...
I've always had your back!
We must maintain our friendship,
as always. Understand?
Yes, if you wish to do so.
Great! Great!
Right! Right!
(Trading Hall)
I am glad you have returned safely,
Master Choi.
Thank you, my Lady.
I'm glad you're back in once piece,
my Lord.
Thank you, Man-suk.
Aren't these people former residents
of our Samjundo Market?
Yes, we are glad
that you remember us!
All of us, Catholics have been waiting,
for you to return.
3 years ago, after the fire,
they were all thrown out.
But they heard you were alive,
and hoped you would be back.
They all pledged to wait for you.
With your fortune I took care of
and the help of the great merchant,
we disguised them as merchants
and spread them across the country.
If these men were gathered in Hanyang,
the Grand Prince would go after them.
Now that you're here, Master.
We will all gather.
Please take us in.
Take us in!
Our Joseon people,
with wise leadership,
can defeat plague, and war times.
We are strong people.
These strong people have chosen.
None other than you.
Don't turn your back on them.
I am not worthy...
I am not smart enough,
nor worthy.
Why do you have
so much faith in me?
I don't deserve your love,
lives, and support.
It's too much.
Because I am not worthy of you all.
Everyone was gathered to celebrate
Master Choi's safe arrival.
Please take a seat
and enjoy the feast.
Yes.
Now, let us...
Enjoy the meal!
Everyone show your respects!
The Grand Prince Habha is here.
Welcome.
I have asked for the Grand Prince Habha
to bless us.
Please take a seat, Habha.
Do you mind me joining?
The more the merrier
on such a great day.
Such delicacies.
Would it be safe to drink this
without fearing for my life?
Why?
Do you think
I could have poisoned it?
I don't want to suffer
Lord Kim Jwa-geun's fate.
Didn't you make him eat
your throw up?
I would hate to do that.
So don't worry and drink.
Sure.
You've gathered Master Choi,
the Princess,
and even the Monk of nature.
Joseon's greatest shamans
are all gathered here.
Is that so?
Then since we are all here,
wouldn't it be entertaining to hear
the future fate of our country?
I've brought someone too.
A professor at the Gwansanggam.
Lord Daewonwee,
I would like to speak first.
Go ahead.
Lord Daewonwee, you have a fate of
destroying evils that bother the people.
All powers bended the knee
before you.
For the next 10 years,
you will make fortunes.
You should soak in all the riches.
So, your claiming that,
Joseon will prosper
because Habha will prosper?
Of course!
You've said such great things,
I shall reward you.
What do you think, Master?
"Power will not last 10 years and like
a flower withering, nothing is forever."
My good fortune
will not last 10 years?
Is this what you mean?
Just an old man rambling
his mouth.
Don't think anything of it.
Why is he not,
asking me anything?
What do you think?
The Catholics
our interrogators have been tracking,
have all gathered again,
to support Choi Chun-joong.
Also, from what I've heard,
all Westerners were safely released,
after speaking with Chun-joong.
Could Choi Chun-joong
be using the Catholics,
in order to work with the Westerners?
If I believe he is treacherous,
I will give you a signal.
You must capture
Choi Chun-joong at once.
Yes, sir!
You have met with many Westerners.
What's our country's future?
As our country's finest fortune teller,
I'm sure you have something to say.
This country...
This country?
Is on the verge of destruction.
What? Destruction?
Yes.
According to your fate,
the King's, and the Queen's.
We have 10 years left.
If we cannot reform
within that time,
our country will walk
the path of destruction.
Just because you despise me,
how dare you
put a curse on our country!
I only speak of ways
for this country to survive.
What? Survive?
You and your famous smart tongue.
Speak.
How can we survive?
We must become a neutral country.
Neutral country?
Yes.
When I was in Britain,
I heard of a country called Swiss.
It was a small country
but no-one could invade it.
Their key was to be a neutral country.
What is that?
The Westerners will want Joseon.
We must open up our doors
and accept them first.
But not just to one country
but to all foreign forces.
They must rival
each other over us.
We keep our independence,
while staying neutral to all others.
That is a neutral country.
If I don't do that,
then our country will be destroyed?
With your smart tongue,
you're trying to play games with me,
Choi Chun-joong!
Haven't you recognized
that I am the greatest fortune teller?
You have less
than 10 years of fortune.
If you don't succeed within 10 years,
it'll be too late.
This country, and Prince Heungseon...
Father!
Your conniving
and line crossing tongue,
I should have you killed.
But I will forgive you
for your success in Ganghwa.
In the future,
you should watch your mouth.
Or I might just have it cut off!
Let's go.
You wish to work with the Westerners
by using Chun-joong and the Catholics?
The Russians are constantly
moving down from the North.
The Chinese are
no longer assisting us.
We must take control of a group
by using another group.
Choi Chun-joong's words
are not entirely wrong.
But I fear Chun-joong and the Catholics,
are planning to treachery
against you and I...
I will figure it out.
Listen!
Listen!
We are fully aware,
Catholics communicating
with the Westerners are living here!
No, what is all this nonsense!
Take them all!
Yes, sir!
Goodness, this is nonsense!
Why are you doing this?
What is the meaning of this!
Big brother!
Are you hurt, Pal-ryong?
Are you alright...
Why are you doing this?
Big brother!
Big brother!
Big brother!
By Lord Daewonwee's command,
we have cut all the Catholic's throats,
and hung them up.
The citizens must see and learn!
How can you kill all of those people!
This is excessive!
Why have you done this?
You know what this is right?
Russian soldiers with a great army,
must invade Joseon.
And open Joseon's doors
to God's World?
Do you really believe
that I wrote this?
Yes, one of the Catholics
that you have been protecting.
He was caught trying to cross
the Dumangang River and
handing this to the Russian army.
He also had...
This with him...
This is a gold bar from the King.
The King has decided
to reward you.
With your current temperament,
you will not believe anything
I have to say.
Listen carefully.
I will never again
listen your smart tongue,
for advice on this country
and its future.
Neutral country?
Don't speak of such delusions.
If you are caught spying
on behalf of the Westerners...
I will kill your child
and the Princess first.
I would never do that.
So please...
Let my colleagues free, please.
Swear your loyalty to me.
Stop playing the
arrogant fortune teller.
Pledge your allegiance to me,
like the loyal Chun Ha Jang Ahn.
Get down on your knees and swear.
Then, I will let your people live.
I will do as you say.
But please...
Let them live, Habha!
Even the mighty Choi Chun-joong,
cannot read his own future.
Goodness, big brother!
Big brother, wake up.
Big brother, big brother! Goodness...
Big brother, wake up.
Wake up and look at me.
- I'm Gu-chul!
- It's me, Man-suk.
Master is here, Master.
Master, Master.
Master...
Master...
Are you alright?
I'm... alright.
Let's leave.
Let's leave.
Alright
Leave? Take me and...
Buy me some drinks...
- I was seriously hurt...
- You're alive, you're fine!
It hurts! It hurts! It hurts!
The Grand Prince won't have
Choi Chun-joong killed over this incident?
Do not worry.
Father secretly adores Choi Chun-joong.
He may want to cut
his arms and legs off.
But he still wants him by his side.
Your Royal Highness,
if you did not contact me,
The Grand Prince would have
joined forces with Choi Chun-joong.
He might have had a chance
to rule for years to come.
Which is why...
I've made some arrangements...
You convinced and bribed
one of the Catholics,
to run off with a fake letter.
Good work.
I feel like you and I
will become a great team.
As you have requested,
I have brought the gun powder.
It would have been difficult
to steal this.
Great work.
The officer working there,
takes bribes from the trading hall.
He cannot decline anything
we ask for.
My Lord,
I've heard a very terrible rumor.
Chun-joong.
Are you planning on killing
Grand Prince?
Master.
I know that the Grand Prince's fate
is not over yet.
But,
he had a choice between power,
and our country's future.
He chose power.
The last chance
for our country to survive is...
To reform and open our country.
We cannot lose precious time
to the Grand Prince's greed for power.
So you have decided to take action?
This whole time I have been trying
to change my own fate.
But, I feel a deep
dark fear and tremble.
I now know, Master.
I feel it deep down inside my heart.
A deep tremble.
I know why
I was born into this world.
I will kill the Grand Prince Heungseon.
And change our country's destiny!
Yes, you will succeed.
No matter what form it takes,
you will change this country
no matter what.
Leave, Chun-joong.
Take our child and hide.
I will speak with
Lady Lee Deok-yoon.
No, don't tell her anything.
Why?
The Lady Gaekju's presence
has been changing.
I can see through her.
I will take good care of myself.
Don't worry about us.
I'm sorry.
If I am successful,
I will raise a flag above the palace.
But if I fail...
I will shoot a flare into the skies.
Promise me, that you will return.
Me, and our child...
Will be waiting for you,
don't forget us.
♫ Even after the seasons
change and flow ♫
♫ Why do I still remember? ♫
♫ Let's promise one thing ♫
♫ Even if we can't
see each other again ♫
♫ When the flowers bloom
on the bare branches ♫
♫ Let's send our regards ♫
♫ I believe in our fate-like love ♫
♫ Without a doubt ♫
♫ I'm waiting for your season ♫
♫ Always at the same place ♫
Lord Daewonwee is passing through!
Move aside!
Lord Daewonwee is holding
a Lantern Festival for all the people!
Everyone show your respects
and gratitude for our Habha!
Listen carefully!
Lord Daewonwee is passing through!
Move aside!
Move aside!
Lord Daewonwee is passing through!
Move aside!
Listen carefully!
Lord Daewonwee is passing through!
Move aside!
Move aside!
Lord Daewonwee is passing through!
Move aside!
♫ Though it hurts, though it hurts ♫
♫ I will only love you ♫
♫ Though I'm hurting,
though I'm hurting ♫
(King Maker: The Change of Destiny)
It would be shame to lose
Choi Chun-joong like this.
If we choose to use him,
we must cut his arms and legs off.
After the Lantern festival ends
tomorrow night,
the Grand Prince will arrest
all of our people in the trading hall,
and kill us all.
Are you really going to do it?
I've learned to create
a time bomb in Britain.
A bomb that ignites, using water?
Go and get me the Princess
and Choi Chun-joong's baby.
Why are you doing this?
Take your hands off!
Chae In-gyu?
I wanted to share this with Habha,
before anyone else.
I will drink it first.
The night of the lantern festival,
we will hunt down a tiger!
What about our Master Choi...
My Lord!
Bong-ryun, you must leave.
Our child... must not lose
his parents like us.
Leave!
My Lord, my Lord...
Bong-ryun.
Always shine brightly and survive.
♫ Have you forgotten? ♫