Kingmaker: The Change of Destiny (2020–…): Season 1, Episode 6 - Episode #1.6 - full transcript
(This drama is based
on historical truth,)
(but includes fictional
characters and events.)
(Previously)
Please stop!
Young Lord Chun-joong is different.
It's as if he shines.
You do remember what I told you?!
You cannot let others know.
You can never reveal
your abilities to others!
You are the one who perishes!
So, you are the one with
the real gift, not your mother?
Bong-ryun!
Mom!
It has already been 5 years since?
Could you possibly still remember me?
I've waited 5 years, upon the hill
with the ribbon tied to the tree.
Bong-ryun!
How dare you put your hands on her!
The fireflies came to greet
you as well.
It really must be you, my Bong-ryun.
Your Majesty! Your Majesty!
Do you think you can find
the next Young Lord of Ganghwa?
Are you looking for someone
with the potential to be King?
1,000,000 coins.
It is our family's fortune
that Choi Kyung seized
and hid in the ship.
Our family's future depends on
your mission in Ganghwa.
I witnessed Choi Kyung and his men
move gun powder onto the ship.
Bong-ryun!
Master, you said my destiny.
Wherever the path ends...
I will create my own path.
I will wait patiently,
and never forget...
I will avenge my father's death.
Are you infatuated with my face?
You have a wonderful face.
But your future is merely of
a pleasure seeking nobody.
Are you telling
my future or mocking me!
There is nothing to be angry about,
because I am not telling your future.
Lord Chun-joong!
It really is you, Lord Chun-joong
I don't want to know why
you betrayed me.
Finding the truth
will not bring my father back
I plan on passing
the crown to a relative
Go and find a relative of
good morals and wisdom.
This is the Lee Family's
Joseon Dynasty.
Do not ever forget that!
Now, you do not have to worry
about a successor.
Ha-jeon here is a fine young man...
Who will proudly lead
the country as the new king?
What do you think?
Will you join me in the big leagues
and fortune tell for more nobles?
Our nursery for orphans
has been threatened.
They say they will destroy it.
Please help.
No matter how much
you want greatness.
It isn't possible
if the world doesn't call for you.
And no matter
how much you deny it.
If the world does call upon
you must go out and give your life.
That is called...
destiny.
(Episode 6)
What is the meaning of this?
I was ordered to keep you inside.
What?
Who gave such an order?
Lord Kim Byung-woon!
Please get back inside.
Princess!
Must I remind you who I am?
You're insolence
will cost you your life!
- Bring me a horse!
- Yes, Ma'am!
Master Choi!
Master Choi!
What are you doing?
The King has commanded
for the demolition to stop!
These are orders from
Prime Minster Kim Jwa-geun!
- Destroy it!
- Yes, sir.
No!
Stop!
My Lord!
My Lord, wake up.
My Lord!
My Lord, you must wake up!
My Lord, can you see me?
You must wake up.
Move aside.
You!
How dare you!
I shall take this man.
Everyone steps down.
This man is a criminal.
He will be taken to court, my Princess.
Not before you kill me.
Fine, if you really must, take him.
My Lord... wake up!
We must leave.
Please wake up.
Lieutenant, sir.
Escort the princess back home.
Yes, sir.
Move him.
What?
The nursery is demolished.
Treating the King's direct orders
as a piece of trash.
Watch and see.
Someday I will annihilate
the Kim-Moon Family
And with...
Master Choi, I guess he could not read
his own demise.
Are you awake?
Father!
Father!
No... Father!
Glad to see you, Chun-joong.
Why don't you take these off first?
Let me apologies before anything else.
I am sorry...
for killing your father.
Why you!
You scumbag!
You scum!
Stop!
Listen carefully!
We have prepared your confession.
Choi Kyung's son,
criminal Choi Chun-joong
In cahoots with Lee Ha-jeon,
Lee Ha-eung, and Lee Hang-ro
has conspired to kill
the King and crown their own.
If I reject?
I admire your courage,
but you will surely do as I say.
No one has resisted this place.
Take Choi Chun-joong to the water room
and do not let him sleep.
We shall continue our interrogation
after we tame him.
Yes, sir!
Wake up.
Do you remember this room?
It should be very
familiar to you, Princess.
What about...
this room?
You do not know?
This room is your identity.
Your existence!
Have you forgotten your brand?
Princess
I can drag you into this room
and have your eyes and ears
sealed forever.
Maybe have both your legs
broken as well.
Sure, go ahead right now.
If you have the courage to kill
the King's daughter
do it right now!
The king is nothing but a scarecrow
and he will perish soon.
You are nothing but a beast on a leash.
Never forget, what you are.
It is you, who should never forget!
The promise you made.
You shall not harm Chun-joong,
it is our promise.
If you don't keep your word
and kill Chun-joong...
Instead of a promise
I will give you a prophecy.
What...!
Listen carefully.
Your children will pay the price.
Just like what you have done
to Chun-joong and his father.
Your children will become criminals
and will be hunted
and eventually they will take
their own lives...
The father's sins...
will be paid by the children!
Shut your mouth!
Never forget.
You will not kill Choi Chun-joong.
Never!
Now, are you ready to write
your confession?
Shut up, you scumbag.
How could the mighty Choi Chun-joong
succumb so quickly?
I must try much harder
to change your mind.
Why? You have a change of heart?
It's just the beginning. Stay strong.
Have some meat, fill yourself.
Hey! How are you eating
at a time like this?
We're paying customers too, you know?
Give me more rice, rice!
Goodness, why do I even bother.
It tastes good though.
Brother, how did it go?
What did the captain say?
Captain Lim is unreachable right now.
He has left to guard
the government officials.
Other captains are useless,
they don't even listen.
So you show up empty handed?
Loser!
Loser?
What can I even do there?
Want me to go and dance naked?
Yeah!
You should do whatever it takes!
Your life isn't
even that important anyways.
- What did you say to say?
- Huh?
Alright, let's go then.
Head to the state police station
and dance naked.
They will appreciate your body
and let Chun-joong free!
You don't think I can?
You don't think so?
Let's go! Dance?
- Dance! Go! Go!
- Where? Where!
Both of you stop!
You're both not helping!
Leave, you should leave.
How come you
always tell me to leave.
- Why? Why? Why?
- My head...
Why? Why?
You, you okay?
Get lost!
My lady...
Even if Captain Lim was here
what use could there be?
It's pointless.
Stop eating you pigs!
Don't talk about food like that!
It's our food!
Why are you shouting...
You cannot torture Chun-joong yourself.
Order a subordinate to do it.
Lord, allow me to do it myself.
I have to handle Chun-joong...
Are you arguing with my orders?
My apologies, lord!
But I am not driven
by my personal emotions.
I am merely trying to use
the criminal Chun-joong
to search and
exterminate other traitors.
People like Lee Ha-jeon!
Alright, I respect your intentions
but if Chun-joong dies
during the interrogation
someone will have
to take responsibility.
Do not make me repeat myself.
I don't care if he dies,
but do not do it yourself.
Yes, my Lord.
You may leave now.
Yes, my Lord.
He has been instructed not to
interrogate Chun-joong himself.
To instruct his subordinates...
Leave now.
Yes, Ma'am.
(Man-suk,
Ganghwa Governor's assistant)
How is he?
His injuries to the head
and back are severe.
Do whatever it takes to wake him up.
He came all the way from Ganghwa
to give something to Choi Chun-joong.
Whatever it is I must know first.
Yes, sir.
The King has official announced
his abdication.
We must hurry.
The unavoidable has come.
We have finalized plans
with Prince Heungin.
(Prince Heungin, Lee Choi-eung:
Prince Heungseon's older brother)
Prince Heungin you say...
I am not particularly
impressed with him...
Prince Heungin asks for
his son Lee Jae-geung to be crowned
and in return he will cooperate
with Her Royal Highness.
Also, he will gain Her Royal Highness'
support for our Kim-Moon Family
I doubt you can find
a better candidate.
You're right, all of the King's
relatives will ask for as much.
Alright then, I have no objects.
Let's agree upon Prince Heungin's son.
Our Jangdong Kim-Moon Family
will rise again!
Lord Haok had come to see with me.
He spoke of Prince Heungin's son,
Lee Jae-geung
It is obvious they would do so.
Prince Heungin you say...
I have predicted as much.
Send out a command.
Officially demote
Lord Haok as Prime Minister,
and institue Bongjoha.
(Bongjoha: An official council position
which holds honor but no actual power)
If something were to happen to me,
by law Kim Jwa-geun would
become the Wonsang.
(Wonsang: A substitue for the King
if he is unable to perform his duties)
And you wish to prevent this.
If Kim Jwa-geun
becomes the Wonsang
this country will truly belong
to the Kim-Moon Family.
Kim Jwa-geun will not listen
to my commands.
This is your last duty
as the nation's King.
You must gather your courage,
Your Majesty!
From now on, I'll take care of you.
Oh, ouch!
You surprised me!
You bastard.
Write the confession!
Huh? Something funny?
Hey! Where's the hammer!
The hammer!
You little!
I guess I should break your finger
to help you understand!
This is going to hurt!
Hey!!
You rock headed idiot!
How is he going to write
with a broken finger.
He doesn't cooperate,
what was I suppose to...
You only get mad at me!
Shut your mouth.
Lieutenant Chae has ordered us
to get it by tomorrow morning.
If we fail, Lieutenant Chae
will come for it himself.
You know what happens then right?
Get it done.
A year ago he used to be the same lowly
interrogator at the prison with me.
If I didn't lose the Amitabha Samchon
to that bastard,
I would already have
many houses and riches!
Amitabha what?
Shut up you idiot.
Just, go find the whip!
Bring it to me.
You have no idea
how much this hurts, take this!
This will be excruciating!
For once,
I am invited in by the princess.
What has happen to Chun-joong?
Has he waken up?
Speak.
I remember Bong-ryun of Ganghwa.
2 days from now, Her Royal Highness'
birthday celebrations
will begin at Lord Haok's residence.
Have you heard?
I am asking you about Chun-joong!
Normally they would not care
about her birthday but...
I assume the Kim-Moon Family
and King's relatives
will have political meetings
about the next King.
If you wish to save Choi Chun-joong,
shouldn't you be giving
the Kim-Moon's what they want?
Why are you explaining
all of this to me?
Are you asking me
to convince Chun-joong
to write the confession you prepared?
You are very smart, my Princess.
If I say no?
Do I look like I am asking for a favor?
Fine, I will do as you say.
But he better not be harmed
when I see him.
I've warned you.
Alright then, I will let him live.
Lord Chun-joong,
hold on just a little bit more.
I will come to rescue you!
3 days from now, I would like to hold
a Shiban event
to feed the criminals in jail.
(Shiban event: A charity event of
feeding the people for free)
We would need the assistance of
the prison guards.
We ask for your help, Noble woman.
Of course, anything for the princess
and her business.
Anything.
I wonder how Master Choi is doing.
We're done for today!
Please leave.
Aren't... you... what brings you here?
It is about Master Choi.
Huh?
You mean,
escue Master Choi from prison?
Is that even possible?
But who exactly are you...?
She's an...
intimate friend of Master Choi.
Huh? What's an intimate friend?
So your saying is 3 days later
we can rescue Master Choi.
Right? Are you sure?
Yes, I promise you we can save him.
I will provide all the funds
and backing you need.
Please help me.
My Lord!
Bong-ryun...
Are you... alright?
Your body...
♫ After we met,
a different breeze has blown ♫
♫ With an unfamiliar scent ♫
If you see that hair ribbon
tied up here,
it's a sign that I'm coming.
You can see it from far away,
so you better come as well.
If I have time, I guess I can.
♫ We're resembling each other ♫
♫ Without knowing, love has spread ♫
♫ Without you knowing ♫
I am sorry...
for leaving you here....
I am truly sorry...
♫ Look for me ♫
Keep your word, Princess.
Write the confession.
What?
Just do what they want
and let us leave here.
In 3 days, during nightfall.
Your body will not last much longer
so please,
write the confession.
We have to get
you out no matter what.
We will not fail...
We...? 3 days... nightfall?
We will be waiting outside.
Escaping, she is speaking of escaping.
That is enough, Princess. Let's go.
This alcohol tastes so sweet.
Our family's unique alcohol
is quite famous.
It drinks very smoothly
be wary of a hang over.
Inviting me to your home
and hosting such a meal
it is an honor, my Lord.
Recently you have been close
to Her Royal Highness and
have been meeting
Dojeonggung in secret?
What have you been
discussing with them?
I merely go around asking for money.
I am embarrassed.
Your eldest son Jae-myun
has been going around saying
that the Oyat flower will be
blossoming around himself.
(Oyat flower: Plume tree flower,
also the symbol of Joseon Royalty)
The Oyat flower symbolizes
the King of Joseon.
How dare he speak of such things
is foreshadowing his future
as our new King?
You speak way too seriously.
He is just a stupid boy
saying stupid things.
Your son Jae-myun drew this
on a concubine's skirt for me.
How extraordinary.
Already acting like he is the King!
Lord! Forgive me!
Tomorrow we will celebrate our Kim-Moon's
blood line, Her Royal Highness's birthday.
We need you to do something for us.
Lee Ha-jeon of Dojeonggung...
We want you to report Lee Ha-jeon
for conspiracy.
If you comply drink.
And if not...
Very sweet...
See you tomorrow at the celebration.
Please continue to keep
our kingdom safe!
Just stay focused on rising
to become King.
I will do my best to protect you.
Soon the higher ups of the Owi will
gather to discuss changes in the military.
(Owi: A military organization
consisting of 5 ranks)
We do not know how the Kim-Moon Family
will react to my crowning,
we must prepare an army...
If the Kim-Moon Family finds out
they will kill you for sure!
Let us see.
I shall strike them first.
Each step I take feels
like walking I'm walking on knives...
What is the meaning of 'Euninjajung'?
(Euninjajung: An act of being cautious
and concealing one's emotions)
Not revealing your true feelings
and to always be careful.
I am sorry, Father.
I have made a mistake.
Jae-hwang, learn from
your brothers mistakes.
Yes, Father.
If I didn't lose the Amitabha Samchon
to that bastard,
I would already have
many houses and riches!
Amitabha meaning Buddha...
Samchon? The uncle of Buddha...?
What is all this nonsense...
Samchon?
Samjon?
A painting!
Painting of Amitabha Buddha Triad!
(Amitabha Buddha Triad: A buddhist
painting from the Goryeo Dynasty)
With this painting anyone
can buy houses by the dozen!
That idiot must have been really upset
for him to memorize
the painting's name...
The ministry of justice's monster...
I've heard of the very strange tale...
The ministry of justice's head,
the monster
paid an enormous amount of coins
just for us to hold onto a robe.
A single robe?
What could it possibly be...
I secretly looked through it.
But it's just an ordinary robe
nothing inside it either!
I got really lucky right?
Right! The casino owner's luck!
Hey! Aren't you even sleepy?
Then, why don't
we write the confession.
Write.
Dojeonggung Lee Ha-jeon
summoned you and
together you planned a conspiracy.
Huh? Go ahead! Write!
What's your birth date and time?
What?
Tell me so I can read your future.
Fortune telling?
This idiot thinks fortune telling
can save him.
I have been acknowledged
by even the highest of noblemen.
I can find out,
if your useless life may present you
with a huge fortune.
If you'll be able to look back down at
the monster who treated you wrong.
I can tell you everything.
Hey! Everyone leave.
Yes, sir.
You lost a huge fortune
in July of 1861 right?
What?
Yes.
It was a painting, a precious painting.
A Taenghwa.
(Taenghwa: A hanging painting depicting
Buddha, Bodhisattva, saints, and scriptures)
How did you know that?
Just by looking at your birth date
I can tell you who took what's yours
and the ways you can retrieve it.
I can get it back?
You can get it back.
I can even tell you where it is.
Tell me!
Where's the painting?
What's the hurry.
You haven't even paid
my fortune telling fees.
Fees?
My payment is not twisting
your head off and killing you.
You understand me?
Now tell me.
You can't kill me anyways.
Not until Chae In-gyu allows it.
I guess you can torture me,
but then I won't write the confession
and I won't tell you where to find
the painting.
This will all result to you losing
the greatest treasure of your life.
I should just kill you right now.
Listen carefully.
This is a once in
a lifetime opportunity.
Tonight, Between 1 and 3 am.
Under the shrine of the village deity.
Before the paru bell ringing ends.
Paru
The end of curfew announced
by hitting a bell 33 times
If I am correct, you can obtain it
before Lieutenant Chae shows up.
You're lying.
You think I'll believe your mind games?
Just get ready to die.
Hey!
- Lock him up!
- Yes, sir.
One.
The paru bells ring 33 times at night?
Two.
Before the paru bell ringing ends.
This is a once in
a lifetime opportunity.
Fortune teller...
If it isn't there you're finished.
Three.
Twenty nine.
There's nothing here.
Thirty.
Thirty two.
I'm the idiot for believing
the fortune teller.
Are you a ghost?
I did as you said.
It would have been too late
after the paru bells were done.
Alright, good job.
I don't get it,
you're stuck down here so
how did you know
about the paru bells ringing
and when Lord Chae would be show up?
Why do they go to
the village deity shrine?
In order for their casinos to be safe
they leave bribes
for the government officials.
When the paru bells finish ringing
they come to collect it.
There is something scarier than
a ghost haunting me.
What?
Being the best in all of Joseon.
All the people crowding me,
listening to their... stories.
So what?
I'll write it.
What?
My confessions for conspiracy.
In 15 days, steal my confession
and bring it to a secret location.
Let's trade,
my confession for your painting.
The bribe money has disappeared?
The digging marks indicate either
farmers or mountain thieves
have stolen it.
You must be very comfortable
these days...
My Lord!
What?
Choi Chun-joong wrote it!
The confession! The confession!
Good.
You've done one excellent job!
Thank you, my Lord!
The lord prosecutor has asked for
soldiers to guard their charity event.
Alright, you may leave.
This is what it takes to be
a house wife.
- We have prepared a lot
- Thank you for your good work.
- Take some more!
- Thank you.
You must eat a lot to gain strength.
Have some more.
Great job, really great.
The rice is watery.
- Just eat it.
- What'd you do to the rice
Madam.
Hey! Why are you following me?
Why is it so empty?
Where is everyone?
What's this?
A body, we've already notified
lieutenant Chae.
I think he died of a disease...
Why are you people down here?
They've taken all the prisoners and
guards to the charity event outside.
I can't do this alone,
I brought some helping hands.
Now get on.
Get out.
Where's Choi Chun-joong?
I don't know? Sleeping?
He's sleeping.
A criminal has escaped!
Get him!
The stretcher! Get the stretcher!
Get him! Get him!
Get him!
Over here!
Over here!
Up! Up!
Down! Down!
Master, hurry... Up! Up!
Prison escape! Escape!
This way!
The criminal is getting away!
A prison escape!
Open the door! Open up!
We're there, almost there!
Stop!
Stop!
What... huh...
Huh? What's with the moon?
I just have one more question.
Why in three days?
It is the night of the eclipse.
The night will be darker than ever.
That darkness will become
our opportunity.
Master, the eclipse.
Where are you! Where are you!
Don't move!
Lieutenant,
there has been a prison escape.
Stop!
Who's litter is that?
Lord Kim Jwa-geun's litter.
What are you doing here?
Did you not hear of
the charity event today?
The princess has kindly sent her
to help me.
Yes, Ma'am, you may leave.
Let's go.
Miss...
What happened?
Lord Chun-joong
has successfully escaped.
You will repay me handsomely.
I will never forget
what you have done for me.
I'm so tired.
Good work, Dan-ah.
I am glad you are safe, my Lord...
Thank you...
Thank you for hiding a criminal...
You have saved my mother and I.
The wound is deep.
I will get some medicine.
I am glad to see you alive, Master!
What do you mean glad!
Master cannot live in Joseon anymore.
That lady will provide us
with a place to stay.
Leave.
Jangdong Kim-Moon Family
will kill you no matter what!
Welcome.
Her Royal Highness'
relatives have arrived.
Welcome.
You greet your guests seated?
Is your body already weak, my Lord?
I am quite old now.
Come up and sit please.
Choi Chun-joong is nowhere to be found.
He is still in Hanyang.
We can get him.
Search everywhere.
Yes, sir!
You carve these yourself?
Wood carving is for peasants
not for the King's bloodline.
You must be Prince Heungseon's
second son Jae-hwang.
Yes sir, do you know my father?
The princess has arrived.
She is as beautiful as they say.
The princess staying at a place
like this, how unfortunate.
How dare...
you speak like that.
I hear that you recently gathered
the military officials
and soldiers to treat them generously.
Nothing generous...
It was just a meal.
How was it, Prince Heungseon?
What did you hear at that gathering?
I have heard...
when we gathered
the military officials...
that Lord Dojeonggung...
that Lord Dojeonggung...
Inside this residence...
How was it, Prince Heungseon?
What did you hear at that gathering?
I have heard...
when we gathered
the military officials...
that Lord Dojeonggung...
that Lord Dojeonggung...
Inside this residence...
I feel the presence of a King.
Did you know?
What is he doing here!
Aren't you Master Choi!
What are you waiting for!
Get him!
- Yes, sir!
- Stop!
I speak from my personal experience
he is Joseon's best fortune teller.
He has never been wrong before.
Now, speak again.
You say you feel
the presence of a King?
This is nonsense from
a foolish fortune teller!
Yes, that is what I've said.
Right here, in this residence,
is the next King.
The heavens decide the next King.
Kings have a different presence!
I have felt that presence right here!
Sure, let us hear
what our nation's best must stay.
Now, who has a king's presence?
Leave.
Jangdong Kim-Moon Family
will kill you no matter what!
No, I will no longer run away.
Master, you said my destiny.
Wherever the path ends...
I will create my own path.
A lowly man like me,
stares back at the dragon.
The person with the king's presence
and born to rule our nation is
this child right here!
(Lee Jae-hwang: The future
Emperor of the Joseon Dynasty)
This is the path I have chosen!
I will create the next king,
with my own hands!
♫ 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)
You say you feel
the presence of a King?
Speak! Who is to be the next king!
The true king is...
Your Royal Highness.
Summon Choi Chun-joong.
Ask him and listen to him.
Use him to your advantage.
Choi Chun-joong... you little...
The lieutenant ordered me to
hear what you and
that Master Choi spoke of...
To pressure the
last breath out of you.
My Lord, I do not know anything.
The fortune teller acted on his own!
Servant Jang! I can hear mice
squeaking under the floor.
When exterminating mice,
you must kill it's offspring as well.
Use Prince Heungseon's son,
Jae-hwang, as your shield.
Tell me why you have
committed Hoksemumin
and for whom you
did these things for.
Your Majesty, I have done
everything to save your life.
I have traveled your country
to help your authority be
passed onto the right predecessor.
Your tongue may trick the king,
the queen,
and even Lee Ha-jeon.
But... you cannot fool me.
- You cannot do this!
- Move!
♫ Have you forgotten how to get back? ♫
on historical truth,)
(but includes fictional
characters and events.)
(Previously)
Please stop!
Young Lord Chun-joong is different.
It's as if he shines.
You do remember what I told you?!
You cannot let others know.
You can never reveal
your abilities to others!
You are the one who perishes!
So, you are the one with
the real gift, not your mother?
Bong-ryun!
Mom!
It has already been 5 years since?
Could you possibly still remember me?
I've waited 5 years, upon the hill
with the ribbon tied to the tree.
Bong-ryun!
How dare you put your hands on her!
The fireflies came to greet
you as well.
It really must be you, my Bong-ryun.
Your Majesty! Your Majesty!
Do you think you can find
the next Young Lord of Ganghwa?
Are you looking for someone
with the potential to be King?
1,000,000 coins.
It is our family's fortune
that Choi Kyung seized
and hid in the ship.
Our family's future depends on
your mission in Ganghwa.
I witnessed Choi Kyung and his men
move gun powder onto the ship.
Bong-ryun!
Master, you said my destiny.
Wherever the path ends...
I will create my own path.
I will wait patiently,
and never forget...
I will avenge my father's death.
Are you infatuated with my face?
You have a wonderful face.
But your future is merely of
a pleasure seeking nobody.
Are you telling
my future or mocking me!
There is nothing to be angry about,
because I am not telling your future.
Lord Chun-joong!
It really is you, Lord Chun-joong
I don't want to know why
you betrayed me.
Finding the truth
will not bring my father back
I plan on passing
the crown to a relative
Go and find a relative of
good morals and wisdom.
This is the Lee Family's
Joseon Dynasty.
Do not ever forget that!
Now, you do not have to worry
about a successor.
Ha-jeon here is a fine young man...
Who will proudly lead
the country as the new king?
What do you think?
Will you join me in the big leagues
and fortune tell for more nobles?
Our nursery for orphans
has been threatened.
They say they will destroy it.
Please help.
No matter how much
you want greatness.
It isn't possible
if the world doesn't call for you.
And no matter
how much you deny it.
If the world does call upon
you must go out and give your life.
That is called...
destiny.
(Episode 6)
What is the meaning of this?
I was ordered to keep you inside.
What?
Who gave such an order?
Lord Kim Byung-woon!
Please get back inside.
Princess!
Must I remind you who I am?
You're insolence
will cost you your life!
- Bring me a horse!
- Yes, Ma'am!
Master Choi!
Master Choi!
What are you doing?
The King has commanded
for the demolition to stop!
These are orders from
Prime Minster Kim Jwa-geun!
- Destroy it!
- Yes, sir.
No!
Stop!
My Lord!
My Lord, wake up.
My Lord!
My Lord, you must wake up!
My Lord, can you see me?
You must wake up.
Move aside.
You!
How dare you!
I shall take this man.
Everyone steps down.
This man is a criminal.
He will be taken to court, my Princess.
Not before you kill me.
Fine, if you really must, take him.
My Lord... wake up!
We must leave.
Please wake up.
Lieutenant, sir.
Escort the princess back home.
Yes, sir.
Move him.
What?
The nursery is demolished.
Treating the King's direct orders
as a piece of trash.
Watch and see.
Someday I will annihilate
the Kim-Moon Family
And with...
Master Choi, I guess he could not read
his own demise.
Are you awake?
Father!
Father!
No... Father!
Glad to see you, Chun-joong.
Why don't you take these off first?
Let me apologies before anything else.
I am sorry...
for killing your father.
Why you!
You scumbag!
You scum!
Stop!
Listen carefully!
We have prepared your confession.
Choi Kyung's son,
criminal Choi Chun-joong
In cahoots with Lee Ha-jeon,
Lee Ha-eung, and Lee Hang-ro
has conspired to kill
the King and crown their own.
If I reject?
I admire your courage,
but you will surely do as I say.
No one has resisted this place.
Take Choi Chun-joong to the water room
and do not let him sleep.
We shall continue our interrogation
after we tame him.
Yes, sir!
Wake up.
Do you remember this room?
It should be very
familiar to you, Princess.
What about...
this room?
You do not know?
This room is your identity.
Your existence!
Have you forgotten your brand?
Princess
I can drag you into this room
and have your eyes and ears
sealed forever.
Maybe have both your legs
broken as well.
Sure, go ahead right now.
If you have the courage to kill
the King's daughter
do it right now!
The king is nothing but a scarecrow
and he will perish soon.
You are nothing but a beast on a leash.
Never forget, what you are.
It is you, who should never forget!
The promise you made.
You shall not harm Chun-joong,
it is our promise.
If you don't keep your word
and kill Chun-joong...
Instead of a promise
I will give you a prophecy.
What...!
Listen carefully.
Your children will pay the price.
Just like what you have done
to Chun-joong and his father.
Your children will become criminals
and will be hunted
and eventually they will take
their own lives...
The father's sins...
will be paid by the children!
Shut your mouth!
Never forget.
You will not kill Choi Chun-joong.
Never!
Now, are you ready to write
your confession?
Shut up, you scumbag.
How could the mighty Choi Chun-joong
succumb so quickly?
I must try much harder
to change your mind.
Why? You have a change of heart?
It's just the beginning. Stay strong.
Have some meat, fill yourself.
Hey! How are you eating
at a time like this?
We're paying customers too, you know?
Give me more rice, rice!
Goodness, why do I even bother.
It tastes good though.
Brother, how did it go?
What did the captain say?
Captain Lim is unreachable right now.
He has left to guard
the government officials.
Other captains are useless,
they don't even listen.
So you show up empty handed?
Loser!
Loser?
What can I even do there?
Want me to go and dance naked?
Yeah!
You should do whatever it takes!
Your life isn't
even that important anyways.
- What did you say to say?
- Huh?
Alright, let's go then.
Head to the state police station
and dance naked.
They will appreciate your body
and let Chun-joong free!
You don't think I can?
You don't think so?
Let's go! Dance?
- Dance! Go! Go!
- Where? Where!
Both of you stop!
You're both not helping!
Leave, you should leave.
How come you
always tell me to leave.
- Why? Why? Why?
- My head...
Why? Why?
You, you okay?
Get lost!
My lady...
Even if Captain Lim was here
what use could there be?
It's pointless.
Stop eating you pigs!
Don't talk about food like that!
It's our food!
Why are you shouting...
You cannot torture Chun-joong yourself.
Order a subordinate to do it.
Lord, allow me to do it myself.
I have to handle Chun-joong...
Are you arguing with my orders?
My apologies, lord!
But I am not driven
by my personal emotions.
I am merely trying to use
the criminal Chun-joong
to search and
exterminate other traitors.
People like Lee Ha-jeon!
Alright, I respect your intentions
but if Chun-joong dies
during the interrogation
someone will have
to take responsibility.
Do not make me repeat myself.
I don't care if he dies,
but do not do it yourself.
Yes, my Lord.
You may leave now.
Yes, my Lord.
He has been instructed not to
interrogate Chun-joong himself.
To instruct his subordinates...
Leave now.
Yes, Ma'am.
(Man-suk,
Ganghwa Governor's assistant)
How is he?
His injuries to the head
and back are severe.
Do whatever it takes to wake him up.
He came all the way from Ganghwa
to give something to Choi Chun-joong.
Whatever it is I must know first.
Yes, sir.
The King has official announced
his abdication.
We must hurry.
The unavoidable has come.
We have finalized plans
with Prince Heungin.
(Prince Heungin, Lee Choi-eung:
Prince Heungseon's older brother)
Prince Heungin you say...
I am not particularly
impressed with him...
Prince Heungin asks for
his son Lee Jae-geung to be crowned
and in return he will cooperate
with Her Royal Highness.
Also, he will gain Her Royal Highness'
support for our Kim-Moon Family
I doubt you can find
a better candidate.
You're right, all of the King's
relatives will ask for as much.
Alright then, I have no objects.
Let's agree upon Prince Heungin's son.
Our Jangdong Kim-Moon Family
will rise again!
Lord Haok had come to see with me.
He spoke of Prince Heungin's son,
Lee Jae-geung
It is obvious they would do so.
Prince Heungin you say...
I have predicted as much.
Send out a command.
Officially demote
Lord Haok as Prime Minister,
and institue Bongjoha.
(Bongjoha: An official council position
which holds honor but no actual power)
If something were to happen to me,
by law Kim Jwa-geun would
become the Wonsang.
(Wonsang: A substitue for the King
if he is unable to perform his duties)
And you wish to prevent this.
If Kim Jwa-geun
becomes the Wonsang
this country will truly belong
to the Kim-Moon Family.
Kim Jwa-geun will not listen
to my commands.
This is your last duty
as the nation's King.
You must gather your courage,
Your Majesty!
From now on, I'll take care of you.
Oh, ouch!
You surprised me!
You bastard.
Write the confession!
Huh? Something funny?
Hey! Where's the hammer!
The hammer!
You little!
I guess I should break your finger
to help you understand!
This is going to hurt!
Hey!!
You rock headed idiot!
How is he going to write
with a broken finger.
He doesn't cooperate,
what was I suppose to...
You only get mad at me!
Shut your mouth.
Lieutenant Chae has ordered us
to get it by tomorrow morning.
If we fail, Lieutenant Chae
will come for it himself.
You know what happens then right?
Get it done.
A year ago he used to be the same lowly
interrogator at the prison with me.
If I didn't lose the Amitabha Samchon
to that bastard,
I would already have
many houses and riches!
Amitabha what?
Shut up you idiot.
Just, go find the whip!
Bring it to me.
You have no idea
how much this hurts, take this!
This will be excruciating!
For once,
I am invited in by the princess.
What has happen to Chun-joong?
Has he waken up?
Speak.
I remember Bong-ryun of Ganghwa.
2 days from now, Her Royal Highness'
birthday celebrations
will begin at Lord Haok's residence.
Have you heard?
I am asking you about Chun-joong!
Normally they would not care
about her birthday but...
I assume the Kim-Moon Family
and King's relatives
will have political meetings
about the next King.
If you wish to save Choi Chun-joong,
shouldn't you be giving
the Kim-Moon's what they want?
Why are you explaining
all of this to me?
Are you asking me
to convince Chun-joong
to write the confession you prepared?
You are very smart, my Princess.
If I say no?
Do I look like I am asking for a favor?
Fine, I will do as you say.
But he better not be harmed
when I see him.
I've warned you.
Alright then, I will let him live.
Lord Chun-joong,
hold on just a little bit more.
I will come to rescue you!
3 days from now, I would like to hold
a Shiban event
to feed the criminals in jail.
(Shiban event: A charity event of
feeding the people for free)
We would need the assistance of
the prison guards.
We ask for your help, Noble woman.
Of course, anything for the princess
and her business.
Anything.
I wonder how Master Choi is doing.
We're done for today!
Please leave.
Aren't... you... what brings you here?
It is about Master Choi.
Huh?
You mean,
escue Master Choi from prison?
Is that even possible?
But who exactly are you...?
She's an...
intimate friend of Master Choi.
Huh? What's an intimate friend?
So your saying is 3 days later
we can rescue Master Choi.
Right? Are you sure?
Yes, I promise you we can save him.
I will provide all the funds
and backing you need.
Please help me.
My Lord!
Bong-ryun...
Are you... alright?
Your body...
♫ After we met,
a different breeze has blown ♫
♫ With an unfamiliar scent ♫
If you see that hair ribbon
tied up here,
it's a sign that I'm coming.
You can see it from far away,
so you better come as well.
If I have time, I guess I can.
♫ We're resembling each other ♫
♫ Without knowing, love has spread ♫
♫ Without you knowing ♫
I am sorry...
for leaving you here....
I am truly sorry...
♫ Look for me ♫
Keep your word, Princess.
Write the confession.
What?
Just do what they want
and let us leave here.
In 3 days, during nightfall.
Your body will not last much longer
so please,
write the confession.
We have to get
you out no matter what.
We will not fail...
We...? 3 days... nightfall?
We will be waiting outside.
Escaping, she is speaking of escaping.
That is enough, Princess. Let's go.
This alcohol tastes so sweet.
Our family's unique alcohol
is quite famous.
It drinks very smoothly
be wary of a hang over.
Inviting me to your home
and hosting such a meal
it is an honor, my Lord.
Recently you have been close
to Her Royal Highness and
have been meeting
Dojeonggung in secret?
What have you been
discussing with them?
I merely go around asking for money.
I am embarrassed.
Your eldest son Jae-myun
has been going around saying
that the Oyat flower will be
blossoming around himself.
(Oyat flower: Plume tree flower,
also the symbol of Joseon Royalty)
The Oyat flower symbolizes
the King of Joseon.
How dare he speak of such things
is foreshadowing his future
as our new King?
You speak way too seriously.
He is just a stupid boy
saying stupid things.
Your son Jae-myun drew this
on a concubine's skirt for me.
How extraordinary.
Already acting like he is the King!
Lord! Forgive me!
Tomorrow we will celebrate our Kim-Moon's
blood line, Her Royal Highness's birthday.
We need you to do something for us.
Lee Ha-jeon of Dojeonggung...
We want you to report Lee Ha-jeon
for conspiracy.
If you comply drink.
And if not...
Very sweet...
See you tomorrow at the celebration.
Please continue to keep
our kingdom safe!
Just stay focused on rising
to become King.
I will do my best to protect you.
Soon the higher ups of the Owi will
gather to discuss changes in the military.
(Owi: A military organization
consisting of 5 ranks)
We do not know how the Kim-Moon Family
will react to my crowning,
we must prepare an army...
If the Kim-Moon Family finds out
they will kill you for sure!
Let us see.
I shall strike them first.
Each step I take feels
like walking I'm walking on knives...
What is the meaning of 'Euninjajung'?
(Euninjajung: An act of being cautious
and concealing one's emotions)
Not revealing your true feelings
and to always be careful.
I am sorry, Father.
I have made a mistake.
Jae-hwang, learn from
your brothers mistakes.
Yes, Father.
If I didn't lose the Amitabha Samchon
to that bastard,
I would already have
many houses and riches!
Amitabha meaning Buddha...
Samchon? The uncle of Buddha...?
What is all this nonsense...
Samchon?
Samjon?
A painting!
Painting of Amitabha Buddha Triad!
(Amitabha Buddha Triad: A buddhist
painting from the Goryeo Dynasty)
With this painting anyone
can buy houses by the dozen!
That idiot must have been really upset
for him to memorize
the painting's name...
The ministry of justice's monster...
I've heard of the very strange tale...
The ministry of justice's head,
the monster
paid an enormous amount of coins
just for us to hold onto a robe.
A single robe?
What could it possibly be...
I secretly looked through it.
But it's just an ordinary robe
nothing inside it either!
I got really lucky right?
Right! The casino owner's luck!
Hey! Aren't you even sleepy?
Then, why don't
we write the confession.
Write.
Dojeonggung Lee Ha-jeon
summoned you and
together you planned a conspiracy.
Huh? Go ahead! Write!
What's your birth date and time?
What?
Tell me so I can read your future.
Fortune telling?
This idiot thinks fortune telling
can save him.
I have been acknowledged
by even the highest of noblemen.
I can find out,
if your useless life may present you
with a huge fortune.
If you'll be able to look back down at
the monster who treated you wrong.
I can tell you everything.
Hey! Everyone leave.
Yes, sir.
You lost a huge fortune
in July of 1861 right?
What?
Yes.
It was a painting, a precious painting.
A Taenghwa.
(Taenghwa: A hanging painting depicting
Buddha, Bodhisattva, saints, and scriptures)
How did you know that?
Just by looking at your birth date
I can tell you who took what's yours
and the ways you can retrieve it.
I can get it back?
You can get it back.
I can even tell you where it is.
Tell me!
Where's the painting?
What's the hurry.
You haven't even paid
my fortune telling fees.
Fees?
My payment is not twisting
your head off and killing you.
You understand me?
Now tell me.
You can't kill me anyways.
Not until Chae In-gyu allows it.
I guess you can torture me,
but then I won't write the confession
and I won't tell you where to find
the painting.
This will all result to you losing
the greatest treasure of your life.
I should just kill you right now.
Listen carefully.
This is a once in
a lifetime opportunity.
Tonight, Between 1 and 3 am.
Under the shrine of the village deity.
Before the paru bell ringing ends.
Paru
The end of curfew announced
by hitting a bell 33 times
If I am correct, you can obtain it
before Lieutenant Chae shows up.
You're lying.
You think I'll believe your mind games?
Just get ready to die.
Hey!
- Lock him up!
- Yes, sir.
One.
The paru bells ring 33 times at night?
Two.
Before the paru bell ringing ends.
This is a once in
a lifetime opportunity.
Fortune teller...
If it isn't there you're finished.
Three.
Twenty nine.
There's nothing here.
Thirty.
Thirty two.
I'm the idiot for believing
the fortune teller.
Are you a ghost?
I did as you said.
It would have been too late
after the paru bells were done.
Alright, good job.
I don't get it,
you're stuck down here so
how did you know
about the paru bells ringing
and when Lord Chae would be show up?
Why do they go to
the village deity shrine?
In order for their casinos to be safe
they leave bribes
for the government officials.
When the paru bells finish ringing
they come to collect it.
There is something scarier than
a ghost haunting me.
What?
Being the best in all of Joseon.
All the people crowding me,
listening to their... stories.
So what?
I'll write it.
What?
My confessions for conspiracy.
In 15 days, steal my confession
and bring it to a secret location.
Let's trade,
my confession for your painting.
The bribe money has disappeared?
The digging marks indicate either
farmers or mountain thieves
have stolen it.
You must be very comfortable
these days...
My Lord!
What?
Choi Chun-joong wrote it!
The confession! The confession!
Good.
You've done one excellent job!
Thank you, my Lord!
The lord prosecutor has asked for
soldiers to guard their charity event.
Alright, you may leave.
This is what it takes to be
a house wife.
- We have prepared a lot
- Thank you for your good work.
- Take some more!
- Thank you.
You must eat a lot to gain strength.
Have some more.
Great job, really great.
The rice is watery.
- Just eat it.
- What'd you do to the rice
Madam.
Hey! Why are you following me?
Why is it so empty?
Where is everyone?
What's this?
A body, we've already notified
lieutenant Chae.
I think he died of a disease...
Why are you people down here?
They've taken all the prisoners and
guards to the charity event outside.
I can't do this alone,
I brought some helping hands.
Now get on.
Get out.
Where's Choi Chun-joong?
I don't know? Sleeping?
He's sleeping.
A criminal has escaped!
Get him!
The stretcher! Get the stretcher!
Get him! Get him!
Get him!
Over here!
Over here!
Up! Up!
Down! Down!
Master, hurry... Up! Up!
Prison escape! Escape!
This way!
The criminal is getting away!
A prison escape!
Open the door! Open up!
We're there, almost there!
Stop!
Stop!
What... huh...
Huh? What's with the moon?
I just have one more question.
Why in three days?
It is the night of the eclipse.
The night will be darker than ever.
That darkness will become
our opportunity.
Master, the eclipse.
Where are you! Where are you!
Don't move!
Lieutenant,
there has been a prison escape.
Stop!
Who's litter is that?
Lord Kim Jwa-geun's litter.
What are you doing here?
Did you not hear of
the charity event today?
The princess has kindly sent her
to help me.
Yes, Ma'am, you may leave.
Let's go.
Miss...
What happened?
Lord Chun-joong
has successfully escaped.
You will repay me handsomely.
I will never forget
what you have done for me.
I'm so tired.
Good work, Dan-ah.
I am glad you are safe, my Lord...
Thank you...
Thank you for hiding a criminal...
You have saved my mother and I.
The wound is deep.
I will get some medicine.
I am glad to see you alive, Master!
What do you mean glad!
Master cannot live in Joseon anymore.
That lady will provide us
with a place to stay.
Leave.
Jangdong Kim-Moon Family
will kill you no matter what!
Welcome.
Her Royal Highness'
relatives have arrived.
Welcome.
You greet your guests seated?
Is your body already weak, my Lord?
I am quite old now.
Come up and sit please.
Choi Chun-joong is nowhere to be found.
He is still in Hanyang.
We can get him.
Search everywhere.
Yes, sir!
You carve these yourself?
Wood carving is for peasants
not for the King's bloodline.
You must be Prince Heungseon's
second son Jae-hwang.
Yes sir, do you know my father?
The princess has arrived.
She is as beautiful as they say.
The princess staying at a place
like this, how unfortunate.
How dare...
you speak like that.
I hear that you recently gathered
the military officials
and soldiers to treat them generously.
Nothing generous...
It was just a meal.
How was it, Prince Heungseon?
What did you hear at that gathering?
I have heard...
when we gathered
the military officials...
that Lord Dojeonggung...
that Lord Dojeonggung...
Inside this residence...
How was it, Prince Heungseon?
What did you hear at that gathering?
I have heard...
when we gathered
the military officials...
that Lord Dojeonggung...
that Lord Dojeonggung...
Inside this residence...
I feel the presence of a King.
Did you know?
What is he doing here!
Aren't you Master Choi!
What are you waiting for!
Get him!
- Yes, sir!
- Stop!
I speak from my personal experience
he is Joseon's best fortune teller.
He has never been wrong before.
Now, speak again.
You say you feel
the presence of a King?
This is nonsense from
a foolish fortune teller!
Yes, that is what I've said.
Right here, in this residence,
is the next King.
The heavens decide the next King.
Kings have a different presence!
I have felt that presence right here!
Sure, let us hear
what our nation's best must stay.
Now, who has a king's presence?
Leave.
Jangdong Kim-Moon Family
will kill you no matter what!
No, I will no longer run away.
Master, you said my destiny.
Wherever the path ends...
I will create my own path.
A lowly man like me,
stares back at the dragon.
The person with the king's presence
and born to rule our nation is
this child right here!
(Lee Jae-hwang: The future
Emperor of the Joseon Dynasty)
This is the path I have chosen!
I will create the next king,
with my own hands!
♫ 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)
You say you feel
the presence of a King?
Speak! Who is to be the next king!
The true king is...
Your Royal Highness.
Summon Choi Chun-joong.
Ask him and listen to him.
Use him to your advantage.
Choi Chun-joong... you little...
The lieutenant ordered me to
hear what you and
that Master Choi spoke of...
To pressure the
last breath out of you.
My Lord, I do not know anything.
The fortune teller acted on his own!
Servant Jang! I can hear mice
squeaking under the floor.
When exterminating mice,
you must kill it's offspring as well.
Use Prince Heungseon's son,
Jae-hwang, as your shield.
Tell me why you have
committed Hoksemumin
and for whom you
did these things for.
Your Majesty, I have done
everything to save your life.
I have traveled your country
to help your authority be
passed onto the right predecessor.
Your tongue may trick the king,
the queen,
and even Lee Ha-jeon.
But... you cannot fool me.
- You cannot do this!
- Move!
♫ Have you forgotten how to get back? ♫