Kingmaker: The Change of Destiny (2020–…): Season 1, Episode 7 - Episode #1.7 - full transcript
(This drama is based
on historical truth,)
(but includes fictional
characters and events.)
(Episode 7)
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 King Gojong)
Why are you standing around!
Stop!
There is a child present!
Back down.
This heinous criminal has committed
conspiracy, my Lord!
If he really conspired
against the crown,
he must have had others to help him.
Who else is responsible for the crimes?
That is...
This man is the son of the Choi Kyung,
an executed enemy of the state!
My father paid for his crimes
with his own life
and my family has lost
all of it's respect and fortune!
The whole case was concluded
without any evidence.
It is unfair!
You are... the son of Choi Kyung?
Choi Kyung...
I was once very close to your father.
Just because he has announced a King's
relative as the next king
During the Kim-Moon's event,
does not warrant him to be imprisoned
by the Kim family's adopted son?
Additionally, the lieutenant
couldn't provide any facts on
who conspired to do what exactly.
Is that so.
What should we do?
Hand him over to
the royal guard for now.
I shall look into the situation.
You cannot!
This man has escaped from our prison!
How dare you!
You speak out of rank!
Follow your superior's orders.
Follow me.
My Princess.
How caring you are...
towards a state criminal.
Did you aid in...
his prison escape?
Think however you want.
You will never leave.
As long as I live,
you will never leave with him.
You must not forget that.
Is that true?
Yes, I'm certain!
You're saying Joseon's best
fortune teller Master Choi found
the next king...
and performed the great bow
In front of everyone?
Yes, exactly.
Goodness, gracious!
How can this be!
He bowed to the next king!
This is crazy!
You're pretty...
- Stop making a fuss!
- We have to spread this rumor!
Master Choi is so talented!
Get in line!
- The great bow!
- He actually did it?
I am the son of Lord Choi Kyung.
Bong-ryun!
What are you looking at?
No... nothing, sir.
The presence of a king...
Such a rootless rumor.
We are overwhelmed,
Your Royal Highness.
I said find and use a fortune teller,
not find and get fooled by one.
I just needed someone to speak,
not someone to use their brains!
Yes, Ma'am,
I will take care of him quietly.
Your Royal Highness,
the princess is here.
I have not requested you,
why are you here?
I was present during the incident.
I felt that I should tell you
what I saw so I rushed over here.
Did you see something
within that child as well?
Yes, I saw.
What are you speaking of...
Speak up! What did you see?
That child has...
great strength and
enormous authority within him.
Is that... truly what you saw?
Without a single doubt?
Yes, with no doubt.
That child, Prince Heungseon's
second son Jae-hwang will live
with the burden of such greatness.
My apologies, grandmother.
In fact felt greatness,
but if it truly belongs to that child,
or if it belongs to another
I cannot be certain.
I do not know what to believe.
Your Royal Highness,
summon Choi Chun-joong.
Ask him and listen to him
and use him to your advantage.
Is it time to meet the king!
Come forth and show
your respects, criminal.
Stop.
They are the elite royal guards.
If I take a single step out of line
they will immediately cut me down.
I, Chun-joong of the Choi Family,
humbly sit before you.
I have heard of your strange
and outrageous actions.
Tell me why you have committed
Hoksemumin
and for whom you did these things for.
(Hoksemumin: Deceiving citizens with delusions)
Your Majesty, I have done...
everything to save your life.
How could a lowly criminal
like yourself save me?
You are power and authority itself,
living and breathing.
You take authority wield authority
and pass it down to your bloodline.
A man living to hold authority forever.
You are a true King.
I have traveled your country
to help your authority be passed onto
the right predecessor.
So that your legacy will live forever.
I can cut out your smart tongue
at any moment.
How can you be of help
with such premonitions?
A smart rabbit digs 3 holes,
Your Royal Highness.
You say you will prepare a second?
In fear of losing the second
I will prepare a third.
I live to protect
the king's legacy forever.
With this smart tongue.
Criminal Choi Chun-joong.
Must return to his residence,
stand by and abide the law.
This is the punishment I give you.
My sincere gratitude, Your Majesty!
My Lord.
After the incident I feel like there is
a misunderstanding between us.
- Servant Jang!
- Yes, sir.
You are taking horrible
care of the house
I can hear mice squeaking
under the floor.
My apologies I will improve my efforts.
When exterminating mice,
you must kill it's offspring as well.
That way you can be sure to stop
a bigger problem.
Do you agree, Father?
Please understand, my Lord!
I do not know anything.
The fortune teller acted on his own!
Master Choi!
He seemed very useful.
My Lord!
Please this is just a misunderstanding!
My Lord.
Please this is a misunderstanding...
My Lord.
Please this is a misunderstanding...
My Lord.
Please this is a misunderstanding...
My Lord.
(Prince Namyeon's grave,
Prince Heungseon's father)
Jae-hwang...
Do you know what I've done in order to
bury my father in the Jewangjiji of the
Gayasan Mountains?
(Jewangjiji: A land blessed
with producing future kings)
I heard you burned down a temple
that once stood here.
Exactly!
I've asked Buddha to move elsewhere!
This Jewangjiji is...
now mine, Heungseon's!
It belongs to Heungseon!
That is not all,
I have defeated the ghosts that haunted
this place for 500 years.
Jae-hwang,
After I've moved my fathers grave here
you were born a couple years later.
Yes?
My son Jae-hwang,
you are born with
the King's presence.
Father... how could I...
Do not worry,
I, your father,
will always protect you.
I will guide you past
the steep mountains
and the harsh waves,
You just
walk the road that I lay down for you.
And...
Always lower yourself and
wait for the right time,
do you understand?
The person with the king's presence
and born to rule our nation is
this child right here!
My Lord.
Please this is a misunderstanding...
My Lord.
Please this is a misunderstanding...
You're the girl from the pharmacy?
Our nursery for orphans
has been threatened.
They say they will destroy it.
Please, help.
I am the only person who can help
even if it's futile.
Give this to your mother.
She has great respect and posture.
She is a well taught daughter of a noble.
Use this to help feed your family.
Do not refuse out of pride.
How do you feel, Master Choi?
About what?
How do you feel, Master Choi?
About what?
You were this close to dying but
suddenly you're back with the living.
I am a very likable person
so I'm not surprised.
But 'Double rabid'
his breath was very disgusting.
You're funny Master, very funny!
You alight? Are you drunk?
No, I'm just happy!
We can reopen our business
and get back to making a fortune!
Get off me!
What makes you think that?
What's that? A painting?
It is the Mirigyeon (America) language.
Mirigyeon?
Wow, that's weird.
Welcome.
How can I help you?
What? Why!
Why are you here!
See a ghost?
You're a ghost!
Huh?
You...
Stop surprising me!
Why are you here Master Choi?
Changing professions?
No, just part time.
Fortune telling doesn't pay much...
because of somebody...
What? Huh?
I was wondering
if you can get something for me.
Just name it.
Here...
Here we have
all sorts of Bangnaepum imported
into Hanyang illegally.
(Bangnaepum:
Imported goods from foreign countries)
What can I do for you?
My Princess!
Princess! Princess!
What is wrong?
A letter arrived!
A letter? From whom?
From Lord Choi Chun-joong!
Dan-ah, I must leave at once.
- Yes, Ma'am I'll get ready
- No!
I will go by myself!
Huh?
I heard you went through hell for me.
No, I've been alright.
Are you sure, you're alright?
As long as you are here and alive
I am alright.
I heard you sold
all of your things to help me.
I will repay with this.
What is this?
Traveling soldiers,
on their way back from Beijing
brought back this foreign weapon.
They call this a 'Musket'.
A musket?
I will teach you how to shoot.
You must practice your aim
in order to use it properly.
I've shot one before.
When?
At the King's relative noble women
gathering, once instead of a bow.
I was actually pretty decent.
Really?
You've tried once
but you're pretty decent?
If that's true, you are capable
to practice by yourself.
No!
I want to be taught by you,
my Lord!
I... I mean...
It would be beneficial for the
both of us... to practice our aim...
Alright, I will send for you again
let's go practice.
♫ How much more do I have to wait ♫
♫ For me to be with you? ♫
♫ Have you gotten lost
on your way back? ♫
♫ Have you forgotten how to get back? ♫
Choi Chun-joong... you little...
You couldn't stay away from Bong-ryun.
In 15 days, steal my confession
and bring it to a secret location.
Let's trade,
my confession for your painting.
I've got you, you little rat!
Double rabid, Double rabid!
The confession...
I was just trying to hold on to it
to protect it!
Do you know
why the lieutenant kept you alive?
To hear what you and
that Master Choi spoke of
I was ordered to pressure
the last breath out of you.
You see what
you've done to my face?
I'll do the same to
you and Master Choi.
Wait! Wait!
Wait! Wait! It looks hot...
Come on! I'm sorry...
What is the meaning of this?
Back off!
Dan-ah, what's wrong?
My princess!
Open the door.
How dare you hinder a princess' path,
I've never seen such insolence.
Have you finally gone mad!
No, but my patience is slim.
What?
Ever since Chun-joong's escape
I have felt the urge to kill
whatever comes my way.
And you, Princess...
are pouring oil into my flames.
What are you speaking of?
If I tell the royal palace
about your actions
you will be punished severely.
Are you prepared?
Escort the princess!
Move!
I shall go on my own.
Dan-ah, let's go
Yes, Ma'am.
Will it be alright?
Why did you let the princess leave...?
Chun-joong will hear
that I have captured the princess.
He will definitely try to do something.
Watch him closely.
Yes, sir!
Double rabid was taken?
Yes, according to the guard
they beat him and took him.
I knew he'd get caught
he's as stupid as he looks.
He's been caught...
Getting back the confession
will be difficult...
Is Master Choi here?
How may I help you?
You must follow me somewhere.
I am to stay at home
it is the king's order.
It will be fine if I,
a state policemen accompany you.
You must meet someone urgently.
Then I'm coming too.
Let's go.
Come in.
What is this?
A reward for your patience.
How graceful of you.
Why haven't you escaped?
My home's walls would have been
easy to jump over.
I will not ruin
my reputation as princess.
Or perhaps you are waiting
for Choi Chun-joong?
You want me to make a fuss?
The princess captured in
a prosecutor's personal residence.
Do you wish all of Hanyang found out?
Is this a trap?
Or...
Your feelings?
Do not attempt to leave this home
until I have allowed it.
Or else I will make sure
you are unable to walk out again.
Good work.
I will speak with him alone
you may leave.
You may not harm Master Choi.
The King gave orders
to keep him safe and quiet at home.
Lord Jo Young-ha also insists.
I understand.
Why do you think the worst.
Go on now.
Yes, Lord.
Do not worry too much.
I am sorry.
Wait! Please don't leave, don't go...
- Why! Let go!
- Stay still!
- What are you doing?
- Come at me.
Are you trying to kill me?
If it were up to me, I would have
killed you right then and there
for disgracing me in front of
all those people.
My intentions were never to insult you.
Is that so?
Your premonitions have spread
all over the country.
Lee Ha-jeon of Dojeonggung
is not the next king.
The real king is Prince Heungseon's
child, Lee Jae-hwang.
It seems Lee Ha-jeon
has been delusional!
If you are that angry
would killing me make a difference?
So will you kill me?
I am not like the Jangdong Kim-Moons.
I am a relative to the throne
so I must be fair.
I will give you an opportunity
to fight for your life.
You want Master
to fight with Yun Chi-Sung?
No, this is completely ridiculous...!
Master! Yun Chi-Sung is a monster!
Do not fight him!
Not with Yun Chi-Sung...
I have heard a lot about you.
You have killed
more than 20 Arasa (Russian) soldiers
alone by the Dumangang River.
You're know as
'The Wolf of Mt. Baekdu'.
I am curious as to why you would
become a guard dog.
I will tell you
if you fight me and survive.
Come.
No...
I will not fight.
The great fortune teller
afraid of his own death.
No, I will be accompanied by you
so I am alright.
What?
The real reason
you're trying to kill me is
because the government has
my confession, right?
The confession is false.
The Lord has never conspired
against the crown.
I am the only person to prove
these statements
but you're trying to kill me?
You would say anything to live.
For what reason do you think
the King pardoned me?
Why would the Queen Dowager
secretly have me guarded?
Who do you think wants me dead
the most right now?
It is the Jangdong Kim-Moon Family.
If I am dead,
Lee Ha-jeon of Dojeonggung,
you will be easy to eliminate!
You still wish to kill me?
How dare you!
You have put Prince Heungseon's
second son's reputation to
the skies by announcing his future.
Is he truly worthy to be king?
Speak!
Who is to be the next king!
The true king!
The true king is...
the person who survives.
I am here to clean up the table.
Take it, thank you.
- Wait
- Yes?
There's no way to stop you right?
We're here anyways...
Let's at least look for the confession
it could be here.
We can't pass up this opportunity.
If anything happens run
for your life, alright?
- Hurry up!
- Yes, Ma'am.
They say the princess is inside...
Use Prince Heungseon's son Jae-hwang
as your puppet.
The road to become a king invites
all kinds of dangers
Send Jae-hwang first
use him as a shield.
Stay behind the shield,
survive and become the king.
Before we do anything
you and I must find my confession
that accuses us of conspiracy.
What a conniving mind.
Rather you like it or not,
we are in the same boat.
Instead of killing
Joseon's finest fortune teller,
why not use him to your advantage?
Wake up, wake up!
Are you alright? Can you see me?
My Princess...
How did you end up here like this!
My Lord...
I have something for my Lord...
My...
Don't worry for now regain your health.
I will find help and
get you out of here.
Lord... Lord Chun-joong...
Hey!
Hey!
Hey you!
I've never seen you before
how did you get permission to go in?
The household caretaker asked me to...
The caretaker elder
isn't here right now.
You're suspicious.
How uselessly intuitive you are...
What?
Nothing, take this.
Tell your master.
I am leaving now
and to send home my subject.
Grab that women!
Someone gets her!
Get that woman!
What have you talked about
with Lee Ha-jeon?
Nothing much.
His dreams as a child.
Huh? You weren't speaking of the future
and what's to come?
He just spoke of how he was born for
greatness, starting from his dreams.
He's just a chatty person.
Yeah I bet all noblemen just sit around
all day saying, 'Confucian says...'
All their manly vigor
spent on their words.
Just talking and talking...
How is it that you never lose
in these situations?
First you convince the king?
Now you convince Lee Ha-jeon
who was trying to kill you moments ago?
I did not convince them,
I merely told them
what they wanted to hear.
I don't think there is a single man
or woman that you cannot seduce.
Except for one.
Me, Pal-ryong.
Because I seduce you!
Let us be together forever.
- Shut up
- I love you.
Use Prince Heungseon's son Jae-hwang
as your puppet.
Stay behind the shield,
survive and become the king.
Before we do anything
you and I must find my confession
that accuses us of conspiracy.
Choi Chun-joong...
There will be a conference with senior
noblemen without the king's relatives.
Make sure to bring
the confession safely.
Yes, sir.
What are you waiting for!
Master Choi out on business
Master is not here today
we are very sorry.
The Thousand-Character Classic.
The Thousand-Character Classic.
The Thousand-Character Classic.
Eat this while you play.
How pretty.
Apologies for intruding, we will leave
once we find a new nursery.
I am sorry.
It's alright.
Master Choi is trying to find
a new place so just sit tight.
Thank you, Madam.
Older sister.
Anything, little sister.
Sister we are here!
Welcome Master.
Rice soup, rice soup.
Welcome, Master Choi!
Master Choi!
Hey, you're working hard.
Oh right, right.
A letter came for you Master Choi.
A letter?
I bet it's another rich nobleman
seeking Master's readings!
The person with the king's presence
and born to rule our nation is
this child right here!
Master Choi, he seemed very useful.
My Lord!
Please this is just a misunderstanding!
My Lord!
Please this is just a misunderstanding!
Master Choi out on business
Who are...?
Oh! Look who it is!
You're that lady from before!
You look a bit casual...
What brings you here?
About time you came!
We were waiting for you.
What can we help you
with this time?
Although we are lowly people
we are prepared to lay down our lives.
Pardon me, I am in a hurry.
Is Master Choi here?
No, he left earlier.
To where? To meet whom?
He didn't say
who he was meeting but...
Somewhere in the Inwangsan Mt...
Seokpa?
Guksadang, Usi (5-7p.m.)
with Seokpa (Prince Heungseon)
(Guksadang:
Shrine near the Inwangsan Mt.)
(Usi: Between 5 and 7 p.m.)
(Seokpa: Prince Heungseon's nickname)
I must... I must leave now.
Miss!
Please move! Move!
What's wrong Master Choi?
My Lord!
Pardon me but let me ask first.
How long are you going to live
like this?
How long can a tiger lower
it's head and live on?
Jangdong Kim-Moon rules the lands.
Are you comfortable living
with that said?
I am not.
This world belongs to the Kim-Moons
who want me dead.
If I am to survive, I must run
away for the rest of my life.
If I don't like that
I must destroy and rebuild this world.
I wish to save this country from
one family's tyranny over others
and monopoly of all the riches.
And to seat the real King
on the throne.
Prince Heungseon,
will you not join me?
Sure.
Jangdong Kim-Moon must be destroyed.
They are the root of all evil.
But before...
that I have decided
to destroy you first.
that I have decided
to destroy you first.
I know as a fact, you're actions are
guided by the Jangdong
Kim-Moon Family.
You are mistaken.
The reason my children and
I have survived is
because we have avoided
the sweet scent of power
The seductive calling for power
always stabs you in the back.
We have always avoided
such seductions.
But you have ruined everything.
You have given the Kim-Moon Family
a reason to harm the king's relatives.
You will not listen
no matter what I have to say.
Your tongue may trick the king,
the queen,
and even Lee Ha-jeon.
But!
You cannot fool me.
Stop!
You cannot, Prince Heungseon.
You cannot do this!
Princess Hwa-ryun, how did you...
Move aside!
Move!
If I move, you die.
I've seen it, I will not move.
Move.
I will not.
Move!
I will not!
Move!
My Lord...
Bong-ryun!
Bong-ryun!
Bong-ryun!
Bong-ryun!
♫ At the end of this deserted road ♫
♫ This isn't just coincidence ♫
(King Maker: The Change of Destiny)
Isn't that a person?
My goodness! You're alive, Master Choi!
Prince Heungseon shot me.
Heungseon?
And the woman who tried
to save me was shot, too.
Then, what happened to the miss?
I couldn't find her.
So you've survived Chun-joong!
What do you mean
the princess has disappeared!
How dare you take my princess and
lock her up in his residence!
I do not know of her whereabouts.
Your Majesty, Princess Hwa-ryun
has disappeared.
What?
The Jangdong Kim-Moon's
have been keeping their mouth's shut.
You are worthless to me now.
My Lord!
You will be responsible and be killed.
Find the princess.
Also, whomever is with the princess,
- be sure to kill them.
- Yes!
Near the Inwangsan Guksa Shrine,
a report that the princess has been spotted.
All the men headed that way!
I must move!
I have sent out
a secret elite squad to find her.
Protect the princess!
Destiny is given to you.
If you keep meeting each other...
Someday, Chun-joong will...
Princess!
If anything happened to the princess,
I would have your heart
torn into pieces by now.
on historical truth,)
(but includes fictional
characters and events.)
(Episode 7)
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 King Gojong)
Why are you standing around!
Stop!
There is a child present!
Back down.
This heinous criminal has committed
conspiracy, my Lord!
If he really conspired
against the crown,
he must have had others to help him.
Who else is responsible for the crimes?
That is...
This man is the son of the Choi Kyung,
an executed enemy of the state!
My father paid for his crimes
with his own life
and my family has lost
all of it's respect and fortune!
The whole case was concluded
without any evidence.
It is unfair!
You are... the son of Choi Kyung?
Choi Kyung...
I was once very close to your father.
Just because he has announced a King's
relative as the next king
During the Kim-Moon's event,
does not warrant him to be imprisoned
by the Kim family's adopted son?
Additionally, the lieutenant
couldn't provide any facts on
who conspired to do what exactly.
Is that so.
What should we do?
Hand him over to
the royal guard for now.
I shall look into the situation.
You cannot!
This man has escaped from our prison!
How dare you!
You speak out of rank!
Follow your superior's orders.
Follow me.
My Princess.
How caring you are...
towards a state criminal.
Did you aid in...
his prison escape?
Think however you want.
You will never leave.
As long as I live,
you will never leave with him.
You must not forget that.
Is that true?
Yes, I'm certain!
You're saying Joseon's best
fortune teller Master Choi found
the next king...
and performed the great bow
In front of everyone?
Yes, exactly.
Goodness, gracious!
How can this be!
He bowed to the next king!
This is crazy!
You're pretty...
- Stop making a fuss!
- We have to spread this rumor!
Master Choi is so talented!
Get in line!
- The great bow!
- He actually did it?
I am the son of Lord Choi Kyung.
Bong-ryun!
What are you looking at?
No... nothing, sir.
The presence of a king...
Such a rootless rumor.
We are overwhelmed,
Your Royal Highness.
I said find and use a fortune teller,
not find and get fooled by one.
I just needed someone to speak,
not someone to use their brains!
Yes, Ma'am,
I will take care of him quietly.
Your Royal Highness,
the princess is here.
I have not requested you,
why are you here?
I was present during the incident.
I felt that I should tell you
what I saw so I rushed over here.
Did you see something
within that child as well?
Yes, I saw.
What are you speaking of...
Speak up! What did you see?
That child has...
great strength and
enormous authority within him.
Is that... truly what you saw?
Without a single doubt?
Yes, with no doubt.
That child, Prince Heungseon's
second son Jae-hwang will live
with the burden of such greatness.
My apologies, grandmother.
In fact felt greatness,
but if it truly belongs to that child,
or if it belongs to another
I cannot be certain.
I do not know what to believe.
Your Royal Highness,
summon Choi Chun-joong.
Ask him and listen to him
and use him to your advantage.
Is it time to meet the king!
Come forth and show
your respects, criminal.
Stop.
They are the elite royal guards.
If I take a single step out of line
they will immediately cut me down.
I, Chun-joong of the Choi Family,
humbly sit before you.
I have heard of your strange
and outrageous actions.
Tell me why you have committed
Hoksemumin
and for whom you did these things for.
(Hoksemumin: Deceiving citizens with delusions)
Your Majesty, I have done...
everything to save your life.
How could a lowly criminal
like yourself save me?
You are power and authority itself,
living and breathing.
You take authority wield authority
and pass it down to your bloodline.
A man living to hold authority forever.
You are a true King.
I have traveled your country
to help your authority be passed onto
the right predecessor.
So that your legacy will live forever.
I can cut out your smart tongue
at any moment.
How can you be of help
with such premonitions?
A smart rabbit digs 3 holes,
Your Royal Highness.
You say you will prepare a second?
In fear of losing the second
I will prepare a third.
I live to protect
the king's legacy forever.
With this smart tongue.
Criminal Choi Chun-joong.
Must return to his residence,
stand by and abide the law.
This is the punishment I give you.
My sincere gratitude, Your Majesty!
My Lord.
After the incident I feel like there is
a misunderstanding between us.
- Servant Jang!
- Yes, sir.
You are taking horrible
care of the house
I can hear mice squeaking
under the floor.
My apologies I will improve my efforts.
When exterminating mice,
you must kill it's offspring as well.
That way you can be sure to stop
a bigger problem.
Do you agree, Father?
Please understand, my Lord!
I do not know anything.
The fortune teller acted on his own!
Master Choi!
He seemed very useful.
My Lord!
Please this is just a misunderstanding!
My Lord.
Please this is a misunderstanding...
My Lord.
Please this is a misunderstanding...
My Lord.
Please this is a misunderstanding...
My Lord.
(Prince Namyeon's grave,
Prince Heungseon's father)
Jae-hwang...
Do you know what I've done in order to
bury my father in the Jewangjiji of the
Gayasan Mountains?
(Jewangjiji: A land blessed
with producing future kings)
I heard you burned down a temple
that once stood here.
Exactly!
I've asked Buddha to move elsewhere!
This Jewangjiji is...
now mine, Heungseon's!
It belongs to Heungseon!
That is not all,
I have defeated the ghosts that haunted
this place for 500 years.
Jae-hwang,
After I've moved my fathers grave here
you were born a couple years later.
Yes?
My son Jae-hwang,
you are born with
the King's presence.
Father... how could I...
Do not worry,
I, your father,
will always protect you.
I will guide you past
the steep mountains
and the harsh waves,
You just
walk the road that I lay down for you.
And...
Always lower yourself and
wait for the right time,
do you understand?
The person with the king's presence
and born to rule our nation is
this child right here!
My Lord.
Please this is a misunderstanding...
My Lord.
Please this is a misunderstanding...
You're the girl from the pharmacy?
Our nursery for orphans
has been threatened.
They say they will destroy it.
Please, help.
I am the only person who can help
even if it's futile.
Give this to your mother.
She has great respect and posture.
She is a well taught daughter of a noble.
Use this to help feed your family.
Do not refuse out of pride.
How do you feel, Master Choi?
About what?
How do you feel, Master Choi?
About what?
You were this close to dying but
suddenly you're back with the living.
I am a very likable person
so I'm not surprised.
But 'Double rabid'
his breath was very disgusting.
You're funny Master, very funny!
You alight? Are you drunk?
No, I'm just happy!
We can reopen our business
and get back to making a fortune!
Get off me!
What makes you think that?
What's that? A painting?
It is the Mirigyeon (America) language.
Mirigyeon?
Wow, that's weird.
Welcome.
How can I help you?
What? Why!
Why are you here!
See a ghost?
You're a ghost!
Huh?
You...
Stop surprising me!
Why are you here Master Choi?
Changing professions?
No, just part time.
Fortune telling doesn't pay much...
because of somebody...
What? Huh?
I was wondering
if you can get something for me.
Just name it.
Here...
Here we have
all sorts of Bangnaepum imported
into Hanyang illegally.
(Bangnaepum:
Imported goods from foreign countries)
What can I do for you?
My Princess!
Princess! Princess!
What is wrong?
A letter arrived!
A letter? From whom?
From Lord Choi Chun-joong!
Dan-ah, I must leave at once.
- Yes, Ma'am I'll get ready
- No!
I will go by myself!
Huh?
I heard you went through hell for me.
No, I've been alright.
Are you sure, you're alright?
As long as you are here and alive
I am alright.
I heard you sold
all of your things to help me.
I will repay with this.
What is this?
Traveling soldiers,
on their way back from Beijing
brought back this foreign weapon.
They call this a 'Musket'.
A musket?
I will teach you how to shoot.
You must practice your aim
in order to use it properly.
I've shot one before.
When?
At the King's relative noble women
gathering, once instead of a bow.
I was actually pretty decent.
Really?
You've tried once
but you're pretty decent?
If that's true, you are capable
to practice by yourself.
No!
I want to be taught by you,
my Lord!
I... I mean...
It would be beneficial for the
both of us... to practice our aim...
Alright, I will send for you again
let's go practice.
♫ How much more do I have to wait ♫
♫ For me to be with you? ♫
♫ Have you gotten lost
on your way back? ♫
♫ Have you forgotten how to get back? ♫
Choi Chun-joong... you little...
You couldn't stay away from Bong-ryun.
In 15 days, steal my confession
and bring it to a secret location.
Let's trade,
my confession for your painting.
I've got you, you little rat!
Double rabid, Double rabid!
The confession...
I was just trying to hold on to it
to protect it!
Do you know
why the lieutenant kept you alive?
To hear what you and
that Master Choi spoke of
I was ordered to pressure
the last breath out of you.
You see what
you've done to my face?
I'll do the same to
you and Master Choi.
Wait! Wait!
Wait! Wait! It looks hot...
Come on! I'm sorry...
What is the meaning of this?
Back off!
Dan-ah, what's wrong?
My princess!
Open the door.
How dare you hinder a princess' path,
I've never seen such insolence.
Have you finally gone mad!
No, but my patience is slim.
What?
Ever since Chun-joong's escape
I have felt the urge to kill
whatever comes my way.
And you, Princess...
are pouring oil into my flames.
What are you speaking of?
If I tell the royal palace
about your actions
you will be punished severely.
Are you prepared?
Escort the princess!
Move!
I shall go on my own.
Dan-ah, let's go
Yes, Ma'am.
Will it be alright?
Why did you let the princess leave...?
Chun-joong will hear
that I have captured the princess.
He will definitely try to do something.
Watch him closely.
Yes, sir!
Double rabid was taken?
Yes, according to the guard
they beat him and took him.
I knew he'd get caught
he's as stupid as he looks.
He's been caught...
Getting back the confession
will be difficult...
Is Master Choi here?
How may I help you?
You must follow me somewhere.
I am to stay at home
it is the king's order.
It will be fine if I,
a state policemen accompany you.
You must meet someone urgently.
Then I'm coming too.
Let's go.
Come in.
What is this?
A reward for your patience.
How graceful of you.
Why haven't you escaped?
My home's walls would have been
easy to jump over.
I will not ruin
my reputation as princess.
Or perhaps you are waiting
for Choi Chun-joong?
You want me to make a fuss?
The princess captured in
a prosecutor's personal residence.
Do you wish all of Hanyang found out?
Is this a trap?
Or...
Your feelings?
Do not attempt to leave this home
until I have allowed it.
Or else I will make sure
you are unable to walk out again.
Good work.
I will speak with him alone
you may leave.
You may not harm Master Choi.
The King gave orders
to keep him safe and quiet at home.
Lord Jo Young-ha also insists.
I understand.
Why do you think the worst.
Go on now.
Yes, Lord.
Do not worry too much.
I am sorry.
Wait! Please don't leave, don't go...
- Why! Let go!
- Stay still!
- What are you doing?
- Come at me.
Are you trying to kill me?
If it were up to me, I would have
killed you right then and there
for disgracing me in front of
all those people.
My intentions were never to insult you.
Is that so?
Your premonitions have spread
all over the country.
Lee Ha-jeon of Dojeonggung
is not the next king.
The real king is Prince Heungseon's
child, Lee Jae-hwang.
It seems Lee Ha-jeon
has been delusional!
If you are that angry
would killing me make a difference?
So will you kill me?
I am not like the Jangdong Kim-Moons.
I am a relative to the throne
so I must be fair.
I will give you an opportunity
to fight for your life.
You want Master
to fight with Yun Chi-Sung?
No, this is completely ridiculous...!
Master! Yun Chi-Sung is a monster!
Do not fight him!
Not with Yun Chi-Sung...
I have heard a lot about you.
You have killed
more than 20 Arasa (Russian) soldiers
alone by the Dumangang River.
You're know as
'The Wolf of Mt. Baekdu'.
I am curious as to why you would
become a guard dog.
I will tell you
if you fight me and survive.
Come.
No...
I will not fight.
The great fortune teller
afraid of his own death.
No, I will be accompanied by you
so I am alright.
What?
The real reason
you're trying to kill me is
because the government has
my confession, right?
The confession is false.
The Lord has never conspired
against the crown.
I am the only person to prove
these statements
but you're trying to kill me?
You would say anything to live.
For what reason do you think
the King pardoned me?
Why would the Queen Dowager
secretly have me guarded?
Who do you think wants me dead
the most right now?
It is the Jangdong Kim-Moon Family.
If I am dead,
Lee Ha-jeon of Dojeonggung,
you will be easy to eliminate!
You still wish to kill me?
How dare you!
You have put Prince Heungseon's
second son's reputation to
the skies by announcing his future.
Is he truly worthy to be king?
Speak!
Who is to be the next king!
The true king!
The true king is...
the person who survives.
I am here to clean up the table.
Take it, thank you.
- Wait
- Yes?
There's no way to stop you right?
We're here anyways...
Let's at least look for the confession
it could be here.
We can't pass up this opportunity.
If anything happens run
for your life, alright?
- Hurry up!
- Yes, Ma'am.
They say the princess is inside...
Use Prince Heungseon's son Jae-hwang
as your puppet.
The road to become a king invites
all kinds of dangers
Send Jae-hwang first
use him as a shield.
Stay behind the shield,
survive and become the king.
Before we do anything
you and I must find my confession
that accuses us of conspiracy.
What a conniving mind.
Rather you like it or not,
we are in the same boat.
Instead of killing
Joseon's finest fortune teller,
why not use him to your advantage?
Wake up, wake up!
Are you alright? Can you see me?
My Princess...
How did you end up here like this!
My Lord...
I have something for my Lord...
My...
Don't worry for now regain your health.
I will find help and
get you out of here.
Lord... Lord Chun-joong...
Hey!
Hey!
Hey you!
I've never seen you before
how did you get permission to go in?
The household caretaker asked me to...
The caretaker elder
isn't here right now.
You're suspicious.
How uselessly intuitive you are...
What?
Nothing, take this.
Tell your master.
I am leaving now
and to send home my subject.
Grab that women!
Someone gets her!
Get that woman!
What have you talked about
with Lee Ha-jeon?
Nothing much.
His dreams as a child.
Huh? You weren't speaking of the future
and what's to come?
He just spoke of how he was born for
greatness, starting from his dreams.
He's just a chatty person.
Yeah I bet all noblemen just sit around
all day saying, 'Confucian says...'
All their manly vigor
spent on their words.
Just talking and talking...
How is it that you never lose
in these situations?
First you convince the king?
Now you convince Lee Ha-jeon
who was trying to kill you moments ago?
I did not convince them,
I merely told them
what they wanted to hear.
I don't think there is a single man
or woman that you cannot seduce.
Except for one.
Me, Pal-ryong.
Because I seduce you!
Let us be together forever.
- Shut up
- I love you.
Use Prince Heungseon's son Jae-hwang
as your puppet.
Stay behind the shield,
survive and become the king.
Before we do anything
you and I must find my confession
that accuses us of conspiracy.
Choi Chun-joong...
There will be a conference with senior
noblemen without the king's relatives.
Make sure to bring
the confession safely.
Yes, sir.
What are you waiting for!
Master Choi out on business
Master is not here today
we are very sorry.
The Thousand-Character Classic.
The Thousand-Character Classic.
The Thousand-Character Classic.
Eat this while you play.
How pretty.
Apologies for intruding, we will leave
once we find a new nursery.
I am sorry.
It's alright.
Master Choi is trying to find
a new place so just sit tight.
Thank you, Madam.
Older sister.
Anything, little sister.
Sister we are here!
Welcome Master.
Rice soup, rice soup.
Welcome, Master Choi!
Master Choi!
Hey, you're working hard.
Oh right, right.
A letter came for you Master Choi.
A letter?
I bet it's another rich nobleman
seeking Master's readings!
The person with the king's presence
and born to rule our nation is
this child right here!
Master Choi, he seemed very useful.
My Lord!
Please this is just a misunderstanding!
My Lord!
Please this is just a misunderstanding!
Master Choi out on business
Who are...?
Oh! Look who it is!
You're that lady from before!
You look a bit casual...
What brings you here?
About time you came!
We were waiting for you.
What can we help you
with this time?
Although we are lowly people
we are prepared to lay down our lives.
Pardon me, I am in a hurry.
Is Master Choi here?
No, he left earlier.
To where? To meet whom?
He didn't say
who he was meeting but...
Somewhere in the Inwangsan Mt...
Seokpa?
Guksadang, Usi (5-7p.m.)
with Seokpa (Prince Heungseon)
(Guksadang:
Shrine near the Inwangsan Mt.)
(Usi: Between 5 and 7 p.m.)
(Seokpa: Prince Heungseon's nickname)
I must... I must leave now.
Miss!
Please move! Move!
What's wrong Master Choi?
My Lord!
Pardon me but let me ask first.
How long are you going to live
like this?
How long can a tiger lower
it's head and live on?
Jangdong Kim-Moon rules the lands.
Are you comfortable living
with that said?
I am not.
This world belongs to the Kim-Moons
who want me dead.
If I am to survive, I must run
away for the rest of my life.
If I don't like that
I must destroy and rebuild this world.
I wish to save this country from
one family's tyranny over others
and monopoly of all the riches.
And to seat the real King
on the throne.
Prince Heungseon,
will you not join me?
Sure.
Jangdong Kim-Moon must be destroyed.
They are the root of all evil.
But before...
that I have decided
to destroy you first.
that I have decided
to destroy you first.
I know as a fact, you're actions are
guided by the Jangdong
Kim-Moon Family.
You are mistaken.
The reason my children and
I have survived is
because we have avoided
the sweet scent of power
The seductive calling for power
always stabs you in the back.
We have always avoided
such seductions.
But you have ruined everything.
You have given the Kim-Moon Family
a reason to harm the king's relatives.
You will not listen
no matter what I have to say.
Your tongue may trick the king,
the queen,
and even Lee Ha-jeon.
But!
You cannot fool me.
Stop!
You cannot, Prince Heungseon.
You cannot do this!
Princess Hwa-ryun, how did you...
Move aside!
Move!
If I move, you die.
I've seen it, I will not move.
Move.
I will not.
Move!
I will not!
Move!
My Lord...
Bong-ryun!
Bong-ryun!
Bong-ryun!
Bong-ryun!
♫ At the end of this deserted road ♫
♫ This isn't just coincidence ♫
(King Maker: The Change of Destiny)
Isn't that a person?
My goodness! You're alive, Master Choi!
Prince Heungseon shot me.
Heungseon?
And the woman who tried
to save me was shot, too.
Then, what happened to the miss?
I couldn't find her.
So you've survived Chun-joong!
What do you mean
the princess has disappeared!
How dare you take my princess and
lock her up in his residence!
I do not know of her whereabouts.
Your Majesty, Princess Hwa-ryun
has disappeared.
What?
The Jangdong Kim-Moon's
have been keeping their mouth's shut.
You are worthless to me now.
My Lord!
You will be responsible and be killed.
Find the princess.
Also, whomever is with the princess,
- be sure to kill them.
- Yes!
Near the Inwangsan Guksa Shrine,
a report that the princess has been spotted.
All the men headed that way!
I must move!
I have sent out
a secret elite squad to find her.
Protect the princess!
Destiny is given to you.
If you keep meeting each other...
Someday, Chun-joong will...
Princess!
If anything happened to the princess,
I would have your heart
torn into pieces by now.