Kingmaker: The Change of Destiny (2020–…): Season 1, Episode 8 - Episode #1.8 - 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.
The fireflies came to greet
you as well.
It really must be you, my Bong-ryun.
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.
Lord Chun-joong!
It really is you, Lord Chun-joong.
This is the Lee Family's
Joseon Dynasty.
Do not ever forget that!
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!
It isn't possible
if the world doesn't call for you.
Have you forgotten
your brand? Princess.
You will not kill Choi Chun-joong.
I will come to rescue you!
A criminal has escaped!
Get him!
Leave.
Jangdong Kim-Moon Family
will kill you, no matter what!
You are born with
the King's presence.
I, your father,
will always protect you.
Always lower yourself and
wait for the right time,
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!
That child has great strength
and enormous authority within him.
I do not know anything.
The fortune teller acted on his own!
Speak!
Who is to be the next king!
What's wrong?
Jangdong Kim-Moon rules the lands.
Are you comfortable living
with that said?
I must destroy and rebuild this world.
But before...
that I have decided
to destroy you first.
(Episode 8)
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!
Did I... kill the princess...
Bong-ryun!
I must kill him, too.
He is the only witness.
I must kill Choi Chun-joong!
Bong-ryun!
Bong-ryun!
Huh? Master isn't back?
I wonder why he's not back yet.
He's been gone
for a long time hasn't he?
He'll be back.
I waited so tirelessly, I'm hungry...
- Huh? Look.
- What?
Isn't that a person?
- Where?
- Right there, Look.
There! It is a person!
Let's go.
What is he doing out here!
Is he dead, or alive?
Is he dead...
Oh my... Is he breathing?
He's breathing!
Hurry hurry, he's alive.
Help him up.
Welcome, Father.
Jae-hwang...
Are you alright?
Yes... I'm alright...
A letter came for you.
(Lee Jae-hwang, Future King Gojong)
Her Royal Highness has summoned us,
early tomorrow.
(Queen Jo, Queen Dowager Hyoyu)
You are Jae-hwang.
- Your Royal Highness...
- What's wrong?
What do you mean
the princess has disappeared!
Alert the Ministry of Justice and
demand for Lieutenant Chae right now!
Also, tell Haok Kim Jwa-geun to come to
our palace this instance.
Yes, Your Royal Highness.
Your Royal Highness, is something wrong?
How can this be!
I was planning to introduce you
Jae-hwang to Princess Hwa-ryun
but I have heard some terrible news!
Leave here for today.
Leave.
I will summon you again.
Yes, Your Royal Highness.
Father, are you alright?
I am fine.
What must I do now...
Bong-ryun...
Bong-ryun!
Bong-ryun...
Why...
is your body so cold...
Bong-ryun!
My goodness... Master...
I don't know what has happened but...
Please just live.
Master... My Master...
Good work.
So you've survived Chun-joong!
How dare a man of
the ministry of justice
take my princess and
lock her up in his residence!
I should have you beheaded right now!
Even if I am to be killed and beheaded
what excuses can I make?
But what I am certain that after
the princess left my home
I do not know of her whereabouts.
You don't know?
Are you sure you did not commit some crime
because of your feelings towards her?
If I have hurt the princess' body or
honor in anyway
I will take my own life!
Then, where is the princess!
I will use all of my resources
and bring her back.
Do not let anyone know of this.
Yes, Your Royal Highness.
Did you touch the princess?
No, sir!
I do not wish for that!
It was a feeble attempt at
trying to lure Choi Chun-joong
You pathetic fool!
The way I see it, Choi Chun-joong
is far too smart for you.
You are worthless to me now.
My Lord! How could you!
If the princess does not return
you will be responsible and be killed.
Sending you back to Ganghwa is the
greatest favor I can give you.
My Lord! Please let me stay
I can fix all this!
My Lord! My Lord!
My Lord! My Lord!
I can fix all this!
My Lord!
Peasants within the back streets
have discovered the princess' jewelry.
We have interrogated them
about the princess' whereabouts, but...
they are merely thugs
with no information.
The princess could have
sold them herself.
Why? What reason could a princess
have to sell her own jewelry?
You do not know?
To save Chun-joong of course.
You're right!
She used to be engaged to him!
(Youngcho Kim Byung-hak)
Yeah, that's right.
He's the Master Choi whom said
Prince Heungseon's son will be king right?
Why?
Byung-hak are you in favor
of his prophecies?
No, of course not!
The son of Prince Heungseon becoming
the king? It's complete nonsense!
We should cut that fake
fortune teller's head right off!
Shut up!
The King does not know of this
we must find her before he finds out.
Yes, Father.
I will search the depths
of the river floor if I have to!
Master!
He's awake.
He's up! He's up!
- Sister! Sister!
- Sister! Sister!
Master is awake! He's up!
My goodness, Master!
My goodness! You're alive, Master Choi!
Master...
Can you hear me?
Master...
Prince Heungseon shot me.
What! Heungseon!
Prince Heungseon shot me,
and the woman who tried to save me
was shot too.
Then what happened to the miss?
She fell off the cliff...
I couldn't find her.
Oh my, what should we do...
we don't even know if she's dead.
If we look for her she might be alive!
We'll find her, no matter what
Gu-chul, I need you to go to
the Songpa Port right now
Go to the store and
find Jin-sang the Red Monk.
Pardon?
Tomorrow morning, I need you to gather
the strong men of Baeogae street.
That's that... but Heungseon
what will we do with him?
Shouldn't we get back at him?
Not yet.
First, we must find the miss.
Once she is found,
we take care of him.
I've been curious for a long time
who on earth is that lady?
You're right, who is she?
Rock, paper, scissors!
It's amazing
how you can't beat me even once!
But Ahnguk-bang Lady,
you always play the same too, right?
(Ahnguk-bang: 1 of 12 regions that
make up the city of Hanyang.)
You're right.
But hey, I told you not
to call me that anymore.
Did you?
What should I call you then?
Age wise, you're an old lady to me,
and you live in the Ahnguk-bang,
I don't think there is a suitable
replacement to Ahnguk-bang Lady.
Forget it.
Did yo read all of these book?
Yes.
(Min Ja-young,
Future Queen Myeongseong)
(Lee Jae-hwang,
Future King Gojong)
Why did Master Choi choose you?
Pardon me?
Nothing.
Is your father out on business?
I've come to see Dojeonggung
He has company.
Pardon me?
(Prince Gyeongwon Lee Ha-jeon,
Dojeonggung)
Please come in.
Truth be told I have to tell you
something of importance.
Please continue.
The truth is...
- The princess...
- The princess?
You've already heard?
The princess has disappeared.
Lord Haok and the Kim-Moon
have made a huge mistake!
That is...
This is an opportunity to attack
the Jangdong Kim-Moons.
Also, as the Master advised
I should make use of my new shield.
Shield?
I mean...
it is just a metaphor.
Who will you use as your shield?
There will be many situations.
Anyone there?
Someone notify Baeogae's Master Choi!
You bastard...
You're planning to use my son
as your shield!
Excuse me.
You saved me?
Tell me.
My daughter.
(Ban-dal, Shaman)
Mom?
Mom?
You're my mom, right?
My child...
Mom! Mom!
Mom!
Mom!
My baby!
Mom...
My baby...
My baby...
My baby
Mom...
Oh goodness, my baby.
(Wallsong-ru, Concubine Tavern)
You're not well,
do you really have to meet that lord?
I need some money.
Money?
How is it that Hanyang's
most popular Master
comes to see such a
mediocre man as myself?
These days I only meet such people.
A child with the potential
to become of greatness.
A man with the potential to be the right
hand man of the most powerful person.
I meet people with potential.
I am merely a fortune teller
preparing for the future.
Lord Young-Cho, I have seen
mysterious things within your destiny.
If you are not interested
I will leave right
after finishing this table.
Really?
Everyone leave.
Yes, Lord.
This is my problem.
I'm always so curious.
If you've a curious nature
Aren't you curious as to who will stand
by the next king's side as the leader of
the Noble statesmen council?
Sure, who would be so lucky?
I wonder...
Oh! You're reading fees,
how much?
The fees I ask from you Lord is...
Cheongeum (1,000 gold coins)!
1,000 gold coins.
Literally a thousand gold bars?
I need that amount of riches right now.
Sure, anyone finds themselves
in need of money from time to time.
Will you give it to me?
If I do
give you the 1,000 gold bars...
Do you become mine?
I belong to nobody.
But, in the future when you are
in desperate need of help
I will be of great service.
When that day comes, I will
pay my dues, purely out of loyalty.
You are a very intriguing person.
A man of destiny...
Makes me want to gamble on you!
If you decide to betray me
I will cut both of your ankles off!
Do not forget.
Anyone there?
Bring me a brush and paper.
I will write him a check
for 1,000 gold bars.
Yes, my Lord.
Choi Chun-joong, you really are a dog of
the Jangdong Kim-Moon Family.
Wow, who is she?
She is gorgeous!
Hey!
Search all the mountains, rivers,
and surrounding villages
and find this woman.
Whom ever finds her will receive
10 folds over.
Yes, sir.
10 times of what we were paid?
Now, now, stop looking at the money and
look at this.
Look carefully at the illustration
and find the princess.
Whomever captures her will be
rewarded handsomely.
- Understand?
- Yes, sir!
You, bring all Jangdong Kim-Moon
orders to this location.
Yes, sir.
Also, whomever is with the princess,
I don't care who they are,
be sure to kill them.
Yes, sir!
Follow me!
We don't know who might be with her.
Must you kill them?
We must be safe.
If she is with a man,
it will hurt her reputation
so we must kill him.
If she is with a woman
she probably will help
the princess disappear again
so we must kill her as an accomplice.
The princess has dealt with you,
Brother, a ruthless man, for 10 years...
No wonder she ran away.
(Cheoljong,
25th King of the Joseon Dynasty)
Why have you come Dojeonggung?
Your Majesty, please excuse the room.
Everyone leave.
He is alright.
Speak.
Your Majesty, Princess Hwa-ryun
has disappeared.
What?
How can the princess disappear?
The princess was
in an accident in the streets.
She was forcefully captured
by a lowly lieutenant
and she is missing ever since.
What? Is this true?
How... How can this happen!
Circumstances are very serious yet
the people responsible for her wellbeing,
Lord Haok and the Jangdong Kim-Moon's
have been keeping their mouth's shut.
They've only started moving after
Her Royal Highness commanded them to
and they have not found her yet.
They do not even know
if she is dead or alive.
I will find out myself!
Your Majesty!
I must move in order
to find the princess!
Your Majesty, with the
Her Royal Highness's blessing
I have sent out a secret elite squad
to find her. You must calm down.
The biggest issue is
given the circumstances
the Jangdong Kim-Moon Family has taken
no responsibility or punishment!
If we do not cut their throats
for this situation
we will never have another opportunity.
Use the disappearance of the princess
and serve them with justice, Your Majesty.
You, Dojeonggung will do it?
In your efforts to become the next king
you will stomp out the competition?
Your Majesty,
do you not know of my loyalty!
Your Majesty, Lord Minister of Finance
is here to see you.
The King is in no condition to meet anyone,
please come again some other time.
You must leave.
What?
I think someone is already inside.
My Lord, I cannot help you.
Please leave now.
Raise your head.
Find the princess
and I will make you the chief of my
inspection department.
I will grant you
all the power you need to search
and destroy all noblemen
with tax crimes.
My greatest honor, Your Majesty!
You must find the princess.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Lee Ha-jeon, you bastard!
Mom, how have you been living
these past 10 years?
What do you think,
a shaman lives by being a shaman.
Moving here to there
and coming here to
Hanyang every year to see you.
So you came...
My own mother came in secrecy
to see me.
I've looked for you everywhere.
That scar?
Who gave you that scar?
Just a wild animal.
She is not your daughter,
she is the princess.
Everyone here is treating her with
the upmost respect.
I just wish to see my daughter.
Take her.
My Lord... my Lord!
Is it true?
Mom!
Is my Bong-ryun safe?
Bong-ryun, as I traveled
across the country
a monk of nature came to see me.
He said if you...
kept meeting each other...
Someday... you will kill Chun-joong.
I no longer believe in
destiny and misfortune.
How could I kill Lord Chun-joong?
You know I could never, Mom!
No matter how hard you try
even with good intentions
evil will still exist in this world.
I do not care
what happens to Choi Chun-joong.
I am just looking out
for your well being and safety.
Destiny is given to you.
A mere human cannot change
that fact.
You must lose that man.
Mom, I have witnessed dying people
come back to life with their effort.
I do not believe that destiny
rules everything.
I guess nothing will hold you back.
Do not worry, Mother.
Tomorrow upon sun rise,
let's go down together.
Yes?
Who brought this letter?
Someone left it in front of my room
while I was asleep.
I will bring the princess to
your front steps come take her.
Who could have written such a thing.
Summon the royal guards.
Yes, Your Royal Highness.
Bong-ryun, you cannot leave.
Baby?
You have a fever, my goodness.
I'm alright, Mom.
No, you're condition is worsening because
we couldn't treat your wounds properly.
We have to find a doctor.
Jangdong Kim-Moon has given orders.
Near the Inwangsan Guksa Shrine,
a report that the princess has been
spotted. All the men headed that way!
Bong-ryun...
Come, get on my back.
I'm alright, Mom.
Come on hurry!
Hurry!
Let's go.
Hang in there.
- Mom...
- Yes?
You'll stay with me?
We...
had such a rough life, right?
Let's never leave each other
and always be together.
Alright?
Yes, my child.
My princess.
We are the royal guard.
Let us return to the palace.
My princess!
My princess! Are you hurt?
Miss Ban-dal?
- Come and escort her.
- Yes.
No, Mom.
We stick together.
Yes, you're right
Don't worry, get cured first
let's go.
My Princess!
Protect the princess!
Princess, this way!
Some day... you will kill Chun-joong.
The royal guard!
Protect the princess!
Princess we must leave!
- Take her.
- Yes!
Fall back!
Thank you.
Thank you for being alive.
The royal guards have found
the princess.
Why have you suddenly come to see me
Prince Heungseon?
I've just received very good tea.
Who else would I share it with,
than the head of the Kim-Moon Family?
I am not the head,
my father is alive and well.
We must let the old water flow
and make room for the new generation.
I recall the Lord Haok,
in his drunkenness
say something like...
Although Byung-woon is very capable...
Byung-hak is a better suited
to lead our family.
Is that so?
My Lord, people have said
money follows Byung-woon,
but people follow Byung-hak.
Do you know whom recently meets
with Lord Kim Byung-hak?
Choi Chun-joong!
You mean the Choi Chun-joong?
Yes, the famous fortune teller.
After seducing Dojeonggung Lee Ha-jeon
he now has his eyes set on
Lord Kim Byung-hak.
He is a talented and conniving man.
Please be careful, my Lord.
I will heed your warning.
I hear you have recently been meeting
with interesting figures.
Who? Me?
Choi Chun-joong.
He's merely a lowly
fortune teller brother!
No...
What is your source
for this information?
Uncle?
Was it Heungseongun?
Come on, brother.
You can't trust that
conniving Lee Ha-eung.
I have no idea
what that snake has told you but
Big brother, all he's trying to do is
create mistrust between
our close relationship.
Our close relationship?
I've never heard of such.
You're hurting my feelings brother.
But.. Are you even aware that
Lee Ha-eung has sided with Dojunggung?
In the future those two will side
together and concentrate to attack you.
Be careful.
Mother...
Princess are you alright?
Where's my mom?
Dan-ah,
where is my mom?
I am sorry.
In the midst of the attack
and urgently escorting you
we lost sight of her.
I knew this would happen.
I shouldn't have let her go...
This is my fault, my princess,
everything is my fault!
If I knew this was our last...
I should have hugged her
once more...
I will find her no matter what.
It is great news, the princess
is alright.
It does not matter to you,
get ready to leave for Ganghwa.
Open the door.
Lord, do you need my assistance?
It depends, if you're prepared.
Who's throat do you want?
Is it Dojeonggung?
Rather it be Dojeonggung's throat or
Choi Chun-joong's throat
You should bring me whatever I require.
I will prepare.
Why does Lord Lee Ha-jeon
summon us at this late time.
Let's go tomorrow, huh?
No, he must have his reasons.
What is this? Bullet?
Bulletproof vest.
Ah, bulletproof vest.
I named it, my Lord!
That's false!
Master Choi came up with the idea.
Plus we already had the sample from
Mirigyeon (America) in my store.
Anyways, I cut and sewed it together!
Alright.
Thank you.
There is a slim piece of steel under
the 10 layers of leather
It will withstand any weapon.
Of course!
Try and stab this with a knife
nothing will get through,
not even a bullet.
I mean, you probably won't get shot
at again right?
- Shut your stupid mouth!
- Why would you jinx it!
Everyone always gets mad at me!
Prince Heungseon...
You've tried to kill me twice.
If anything happened to the princess,
I would have your heart
torn into pieces by now.
You will pay for what you have done.
What?
Prince Heungseon tried to?
Yes.
He was trying to shoot
Choi Chun-joong not me
but the bullet hit the both of us.
But why were you
there in the first place?
Because... I had gone to protect
Choi Chun-joong.
Let's discuss details later.
- Servants, listen!
- Yes, Your Majesty!
Summon the royal guard!
Arrest Prince Heungseon right now!
Yes, sir!
You've failed!
But I saw it with my own eyes!
They say he got up and left unharmed.
Does he walk with the devil!
Come out, Prince Heungseon!
Prince Heungseon,
listen to the King's order!
Wait, give me a moment.
I may have made a mistake.
In order to avoid a wolf,
I have disturbed the bees.
What do you mean...
Jae-hwang you will be fine.
The master's prophecies could be
poison or fortune
either way, Her Royal Highness
will protect you.
Father!
I, Prince Heungseon Lee Ha-eung
accept the King's order.
Raise your head Prince Heungseon!
Do you admit to harming the princess
and hiding her whereabouts
from the throne?
Yes.
Who has ordered you
to commit this crime?
Who's orders?
A man has announced
that your son will be the next king,
and he is now under probation.
He is Chun-joong of the Choi Family.
You have conspired with him
to kill the princess but for whom?
The Jangdong Kim-Moon Family?
How dare my own relative attempts
to kill the king's daughter
just to please the Jangdong Kim-Moons
and join their ranks!
Your Majesty! That is false!
It's not true!
Then who is the man
at Kim Jwa-geun's house
that bowed down to him.
Then whom!
That is...
Bring Choi Chun-joong in.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Listen Choi Chun-joong.
You are Chun-joong of the Choi Family?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Speak! Did Prince Heungseon
attempt to kill you?
You have announced Prince Heungseon's son
Jae-hwang as the next king
which then angered
the Jangdong Kim-Moons and thus,
Prince Heungseon has tried to kill you.
Is this true?
Your Majesty,
this is a misunderstanding!
The criminal must remain silent!
Answer me.
The King has questioned you!
Answer immediately!
I answer the king!
Prince Heungseon Lee Ha-eung did not...
Prince Heungseon Lee Ha-eung
did not try to kill me!
Prince Heungseon has not committed
any crimes!
Please have mercy on Prince Heungseon
Lee Ha-eung, Your Majesty!
♫ When the rain falls,
when the wind blows ♫
♫ I can hear your voice ♫
♫ I hate myself for
not being able to do anything ♫
(King Maker: The Change of Destiny)
Now you're a lowly fortune teller.
My Lord...
Bong-ryun tried to save my father?
Why didn't you tell me you tried to
help my father escape from prison!
I'm sorry.
In fact, he was trying to kill me because
he thought that I was siding with
the Jangdong Kim-Moon family.
Anyways, I won't forget today.
My fortune and
my face readings, how is it?
The young brings new energy
into the palace!
But in order to make room for
new energy, we must let go of the old.
Why not Dojeonggung?
Lord Lee Ha-jeon...
will die at a young age.
Delivering it to Kim Byeong Woon?
This is all I need!
We can dismember the Jangdong
Kim-Moons with this!
The criminal is...
Your Majesty! Capture Kim Byung-woon
and serve justice upon him!
How dare you!
Your Majesty, punish Kim Byung-woon!
Is this my chance?
You must be careful as well.
Do not take on the Jangdong Kim-Moons
with a straight forward attack.
♫ My love ♫
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.
The fireflies came to greet
you as well.
It really must be you, my Bong-ryun.
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.
Lord Chun-joong!
It really is you, Lord Chun-joong.
This is the Lee Family's
Joseon Dynasty.
Do not ever forget that!
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!
It isn't possible
if the world doesn't call for you.
Have you forgotten
your brand? Princess.
You will not kill Choi Chun-joong.
I will come to rescue you!
A criminal has escaped!
Get him!
Leave.
Jangdong Kim-Moon Family
will kill you, no matter what!
You are born with
the King's presence.
I, your father,
will always protect you.
Always lower yourself and
wait for the right time,
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!
That child has great strength
and enormous authority within him.
I do not know anything.
The fortune teller acted on his own!
Speak!
Who is to be the next king!
What's wrong?
Jangdong Kim-Moon rules the lands.
Are you comfortable living
with that said?
I must destroy and rebuild this world.
But before...
that I have decided
to destroy you first.
(Episode 8)
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!
Did I... kill the princess...
Bong-ryun!
I must kill him, too.
He is the only witness.
I must kill Choi Chun-joong!
Bong-ryun!
Bong-ryun!
Huh? Master isn't back?
I wonder why he's not back yet.
He's been gone
for a long time hasn't he?
He'll be back.
I waited so tirelessly, I'm hungry...
- Huh? Look.
- What?
Isn't that a person?
- Where?
- Right there, Look.
There! It is a person!
Let's go.
What is he doing out here!
Is he dead, or alive?
Is he dead...
Oh my... Is he breathing?
He's breathing!
Hurry hurry, he's alive.
Help him up.
Welcome, Father.
Jae-hwang...
Are you alright?
Yes... I'm alright...
A letter came for you.
(Lee Jae-hwang, Future King Gojong)
Her Royal Highness has summoned us,
early tomorrow.
(Queen Jo, Queen Dowager Hyoyu)
You are Jae-hwang.
- Your Royal Highness...
- What's wrong?
What do you mean
the princess has disappeared!
Alert the Ministry of Justice and
demand for Lieutenant Chae right now!
Also, tell Haok Kim Jwa-geun to come to
our palace this instance.
Yes, Your Royal Highness.
Your Royal Highness, is something wrong?
How can this be!
I was planning to introduce you
Jae-hwang to Princess Hwa-ryun
but I have heard some terrible news!
Leave here for today.
Leave.
I will summon you again.
Yes, Your Royal Highness.
Father, are you alright?
I am fine.
What must I do now...
Bong-ryun...
Bong-ryun!
Bong-ryun...
Why...
is your body so cold...
Bong-ryun!
My goodness... Master...
I don't know what has happened but...
Please just live.
Master... My Master...
Good work.
So you've survived Chun-joong!
How dare a man of
the ministry of justice
take my princess and
lock her up in his residence!
I should have you beheaded right now!
Even if I am to be killed and beheaded
what excuses can I make?
But what I am certain that after
the princess left my home
I do not know of her whereabouts.
You don't know?
Are you sure you did not commit some crime
because of your feelings towards her?
If I have hurt the princess' body or
honor in anyway
I will take my own life!
Then, where is the princess!
I will use all of my resources
and bring her back.
Do not let anyone know of this.
Yes, Your Royal Highness.
Did you touch the princess?
No, sir!
I do not wish for that!
It was a feeble attempt at
trying to lure Choi Chun-joong
You pathetic fool!
The way I see it, Choi Chun-joong
is far too smart for you.
You are worthless to me now.
My Lord! How could you!
If the princess does not return
you will be responsible and be killed.
Sending you back to Ganghwa is the
greatest favor I can give you.
My Lord! Please let me stay
I can fix all this!
My Lord! My Lord!
My Lord! My Lord!
I can fix all this!
My Lord!
Peasants within the back streets
have discovered the princess' jewelry.
We have interrogated them
about the princess' whereabouts, but...
they are merely thugs
with no information.
The princess could have
sold them herself.
Why? What reason could a princess
have to sell her own jewelry?
You do not know?
To save Chun-joong of course.
You're right!
She used to be engaged to him!
(Youngcho Kim Byung-hak)
Yeah, that's right.
He's the Master Choi whom said
Prince Heungseon's son will be king right?
Why?
Byung-hak are you in favor
of his prophecies?
No, of course not!
The son of Prince Heungseon becoming
the king? It's complete nonsense!
We should cut that fake
fortune teller's head right off!
Shut up!
The King does not know of this
we must find her before he finds out.
Yes, Father.
I will search the depths
of the river floor if I have to!
Master!
He's awake.
He's up! He's up!
- Sister! Sister!
- Sister! Sister!
Master is awake! He's up!
My goodness, Master!
My goodness! You're alive, Master Choi!
Master...
Can you hear me?
Master...
Prince Heungseon shot me.
What! Heungseon!
Prince Heungseon shot me,
and the woman who tried to save me
was shot too.
Then what happened to the miss?
She fell off the cliff...
I couldn't find her.
Oh my, what should we do...
we don't even know if she's dead.
If we look for her she might be alive!
We'll find her, no matter what
Gu-chul, I need you to go to
the Songpa Port right now
Go to the store and
find Jin-sang the Red Monk.
Pardon?
Tomorrow morning, I need you to gather
the strong men of Baeogae street.
That's that... but Heungseon
what will we do with him?
Shouldn't we get back at him?
Not yet.
First, we must find the miss.
Once she is found,
we take care of him.
I've been curious for a long time
who on earth is that lady?
You're right, who is she?
Rock, paper, scissors!
It's amazing
how you can't beat me even once!
But Ahnguk-bang Lady,
you always play the same too, right?
(Ahnguk-bang: 1 of 12 regions that
make up the city of Hanyang.)
You're right.
But hey, I told you not
to call me that anymore.
Did you?
What should I call you then?
Age wise, you're an old lady to me,
and you live in the Ahnguk-bang,
I don't think there is a suitable
replacement to Ahnguk-bang Lady.
Forget it.
Did yo read all of these book?
Yes.
(Min Ja-young,
Future Queen Myeongseong)
(Lee Jae-hwang,
Future King Gojong)
Why did Master Choi choose you?
Pardon me?
Nothing.
Is your father out on business?
I've come to see Dojeonggung
He has company.
Pardon me?
(Prince Gyeongwon Lee Ha-jeon,
Dojeonggung)
Please come in.
Truth be told I have to tell you
something of importance.
Please continue.
The truth is...
- The princess...
- The princess?
You've already heard?
The princess has disappeared.
Lord Haok and the Kim-Moon
have made a huge mistake!
That is...
This is an opportunity to attack
the Jangdong Kim-Moons.
Also, as the Master advised
I should make use of my new shield.
Shield?
I mean...
it is just a metaphor.
Who will you use as your shield?
There will be many situations.
Anyone there?
Someone notify Baeogae's Master Choi!
You bastard...
You're planning to use my son
as your shield!
Excuse me.
You saved me?
Tell me.
My daughter.
(Ban-dal, Shaman)
Mom?
Mom?
You're my mom, right?
My child...
Mom! Mom!
Mom!
Mom!
My baby!
Mom...
My baby...
My baby...
My baby
Mom...
Oh goodness, my baby.
(Wallsong-ru, Concubine Tavern)
You're not well,
do you really have to meet that lord?
I need some money.
Money?
How is it that Hanyang's
most popular Master
comes to see such a
mediocre man as myself?
These days I only meet such people.
A child with the potential
to become of greatness.
A man with the potential to be the right
hand man of the most powerful person.
I meet people with potential.
I am merely a fortune teller
preparing for the future.
Lord Young-Cho, I have seen
mysterious things within your destiny.
If you are not interested
I will leave right
after finishing this table.
Really?
Everyone leave.
Yes, Lord.
This is my problem.
I'm always so curious.
If you've a curious nature
Aren't you curious as to who will stand
by the next king's side as the leader of
the Noble statesmen council?
Sure, who would be so lucky?
I wonder...
Oh! You're reading fees,
how much?
The fees I ask from you Lord is...
Cheongeum (1,000 gold coins)!
1,000 gold coins.
Literally a thousand gold bars?
I need that amount of riches right now.
Sure, anyone finds themselves
in need of money from time to time.
Will you give it to me?
If I do
give you the 1,000 gold bars...
Do you become mine?
I belong to nobody.
But, in the future when you are
in desperate need of help
I will be of great service.
When that day comes, I will
pay my dues, purely out of loyalty.
You are a very intriguing person.
A man of destiny...
Makes me want to gamble on you!
If you decide to betray me
I will cut both of your ankles off!
Do not forget.
Anyone there?
Bring me a brush and paper.
I will write him a check
for 1,000 gold bars.
Yes, my Lord.
Choi Chun-joong, you really are a dog of
the Jangdong Kim-Moon Family.
Wow, who is she?
She is gorgeous!
Hey!
Search all the mountains, rivers,
and surrounding villages
and find this woman.
Whom ever finds her will receive
10 folds over.
Yes, sir.
10 times of what we were paid?
Now, now, stop looking at the money and
look at this.
Look carefully at the illustration
and find the princess.
Whomever captures her will be
rewarded handsomely.
- Understand?
- Yes, sir!
You, bring all Jangdong Kim-Moon
orders to this location.
Yes, sir.
Also, whomever is with the princess,
I don't care who they are,
be sure to kill them.
Yes, sir!
Follow me!
We don't know who might be with her.
Must you kill them?
We must be safe.
If she is with a man,
it will hurt her reputation
so we must kill him.
If she is with a woman
she probably will help
the princess disappear again
so we must kill her as an accomplice.
The princess has dealt with you,
Brother, a ruthless man, for 10 years...
No wonder she ran away.
(Cheoljong,
25th King of the Joseon Dynasty)
Why have you come Dojeonggung?
Your Majesty, please excuse the room.
Everyone leave.
He is alright.
Speak.
Your Majesty, Princess Hwa-ryun
has disappeared.
What?
How can the princess disappear?
The princess was
in an accident in the streets.
She was forcefully captured
by a lowly lieutenant
and she is missing ever since.
What? Is this true?
How... How can this happen!
Circumstances are very serious yet
the people responsible for her wellbeing,
Lord Haok and the Jangdong Kim-Moon's
have been keeping their mouth's shut.
They've only started moving after
Her Royal Highness commanded them to
and they have not found her yet.
They do not even know
if she is dead or alive.
I will find out myself!
Your Majesty!
I must move in order
to find the princess!
Your Majesty, with the
Her Royal Highness's blessing
I have sent out a secret elite squad
to find her. You must calm down.
The biggest issue is
given the circumstances
the Jangdong Kim-Moon Family has taken
no responsibility or punishment!
If we do not cut their throats
for this situation
we will never have another opportunity.
Use the disappearance of the princess
and serve them with justice, Your Majesty.
You, Dojeonggung will do it?
In your efforts to become the next king
you will stomp out the competition?
Your Majesty,
do you not know of my loyalty!
Your Majesty, Lord Minister of Finance
is here to see you.
The King is in no condition to meet anyone,
please come again some other time.
You must leave.
What?
I think someone is already inside.
My Lord, I cannot help you.
Please leave now.
Raise your head.
Find the princess
and I will make you the chief of my
inspection department.
I will grant you
all the power you need to search
and destroy all noblemen
with tax crimes.
My greatest honor, Your Majesty!
You must find the princess.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Lee Ha-jeon, you bastard!
Mom, how have you been living
these past 10 years?
What do you think,
a shaman lives by being a shaman.
Moving here to there
and coming here to
Hanyang every year to see you.
So you came...
My own mother came in secrecy
to see me.
I've looked for you everywhere.
That scar?
Who gave you that scar?
Just a wild animal.
She is not your daughter,
she is the princess.
Everyone here is treating her with
the upmost respect.
I just wish to see my daughter.
Take her.
My Lord... my Lord!
Is it true?
Mom!
Is my Bong-ryun safe?
Bong-ryun, as I traveled
across the country
a monk of nature came to see me.
He said if you...
kept meeting each other...
Someday... you will kill Chun-joong.
I no longer believe in
destiny and misfortune.
How could I kill Lord Chun-joong?
You know I could never, Mom!
No matter how hard you try
even with good intentions
evil will still exist in this world.
I do not care
what happens to Choi Chun-joong.
I am just looking out
for your well being and safety.
Destiny is given to you.
A mere human cannot change
that fact.
You must lose that man.
Mom, I have witnessed dying people
come back to life with their effort.
I do not believe that destiny
rules everything.
I guess nothing will hold you back.
Do not worry, Mother.
Tomorrow upon sun rise,
let's go down together.
Yes?
Who brought this letter?
Someone left it in front of my room
while I was asleep.
I will bring the princess to
your front steps come take her.
Who could have written such a thing.
Summon the royal guards.
Yes, Your Royal Highness.
Bong-ryun, you cannot leave.
Baby?
You have a fever, my goodness.
I'm alright, Mom.
No, you're condition is worsening because
we couldn't treat your wounds properly.
We have to find a doctor.
Jangdong Kim-Moon has given orders.
Near the Inwangsan Guksa Shrine,
a report that the princess has been
spotted. All the men headed that way!
Bong-ryun...
Come, get on my back.
I'm alright, Mom.
Come on hurry!
Hurry!
Let's go.
Hang in there.
- Mom...
- Yes?
You'll stay with me?
We...
had such a rough life, right?
Let's never leave each other
and always be together.
Alright?
Yes, my child.
My princess.
We are the royal guard.
Let us return to the palace.
My princess!
My princess! Are you hurt?
Miss Ban-dal?
- Come and escort her.
- Yes.
No, Mom.
We stick together.
Yes, you're right
Don't worry, get cured first
let's go.
My Princess!
Protect the princess!
Princess, this way!
Some day... you will kill Chun-joong.
The royal guard!
Protect the princess!
Princess we must leave!
- Take her.
- Yes!
Fall back!
Thank you.
Thank you for being alive.
The royal guards have found
the princess.
Why have you suddenly come to see me
Prince Heungseon?
I've just received very good tea.
Who else would I share it with,
than the head of the Kim-Moon Family?
I am not the head,
my father is alive and well.
We must let the old water flow
and make room for the new generation.
I recall the Lord Haok,
in his drunkenness
say something like...
Although Byung-woon is very capable...
Byung-hak is a better suited
to lead our family.
Is that so?
My Lord, people have said
money follows Byung-woon,
but people follow Byung-hak.
Do you know whom recently meets
with Lord Kim Byung-hak?
Choi Chun-joong!
You mean the Choi Chun-joong?
Yes, the famous fortune teller.
After seducing Dojeonggung Lee Ha-jeon
he now has his eyes set on
Lord Kim Byung-hak.
He is a talented and conniving man.
Please be careful, my Lord.
I will heed your warning.
I hear you have recently been meeting
with interesting figures.
Who? Me?
Choi Chun-joong.
He's merely a lowly
fortune teller brother!
No...
What is your source
for this information?
Uncle?
Was it Heungseongun?
Come on, brother.
You can't trust that
conniving Lee Ha-eung.
I have no idea
what that snake has told you but
Big brother, all he's trying to do is
create mistrust between
our close relationship.
Our close relationship?
I've never heard of such.
You're hurting my feelings brother.
But.. Are you even aware that
Lee Ha-eung has sided with Dojunggung?
In the future those two will side
together and concentrate to attack you.
Be careful.
Mother...
Princess are you alright?
Where's my mom?
Dan-ah,
where is my mom?
I am sorry.
In the midst of the attack
and urgently escorting you
we lost sight of her.
I knew this would happen.
I shouldn't have let her go...
This is my fault, my princess,
everything is my fault!
If I knew this was our last...
I should have hugged her
once more...
I will find her no matter what.
It is great news, the princess
is alright.
It does not matter to you,
get ready to leave for Ganghwa.
Open the door.
Lord, do you need my assistance?
It depends, if you're prepared.
Who's throat do you want?
Is it Dojeonggung?
Rather it be Dojeonggung's throat or
Choi Chun-joong's throat
You should bring me whatever I require.
I will prepare.
Why does Lord Lee Ha-jeon
summon us at this late time.
Let's go tomorrow, huh?
No, he must have his reasons.
What is this? Bullet?
Bulletproof vest.
Ah, bulletproof vest.
I named it, my Lord!
That's false!
Master Choi came up with the idea.
Plus we already had the sample from
Mirigyeon (America) in my store.
Anyways, I cut and sewed it together!
Alright.
Thank you.
There is a slim piece of steel under
the 10 layers of leather
It will withstand any weapon.
Of course!
Try and stab this with a knife
nothing will get through,
not even a bullet.
I mean, you probably won't get shot
at again right?
- Shut your stupid mouth!
- Why would you jinx it!
Everyone always gets mad at me!
Prince Heungseon...
You've tried to kill me twice.
If anything happened to the princess,
I would have your heart
torn into pieces by now.
You will pay for what you have done.
What?
Prince Heungseon tried to?
Yes.
He was trying to shoot
Choi Chun-joong not me
but the bullet hit the both of us.
But why were you
there in the first place?
Because... I had gone to protect
Choi Chun-joong.
Let's discuss details later.
- Servants, listen!
- Yes, Your Majesty!
Summon the royal guard!
Arrest Prince Heungseon right now!
Yes, sir!
You've failed!
But I saw it with my own eyes!
They say he got up and left unharmed.
Does he walk with the devil!
Come out, Prince Heungseon!
Prince Heungseon,
listen to the King's order!
Wait, give me a moment.
I may have made a mistake.
In order to avoid a wolf,
I have disturbed the bees.
What do you mean...
Jae-hwang you will be fine.
The master's prophecies could be
poison or fortune
either way, Her Royal Highness
will protect you.
Father!
I, Prince Heungseon Lee Ha-eung
accept the King's order.
Raise your head Prince Heungseon!
Do you admit to harming the princess
and hiding her whereabouts
from the throne?
Yes.
Who has ordered you
to commit this crime?
Who's orders?
A man has announced
that your son will be the next king,
and he is now under probation.
He is Chun-joong of the Choi Family.
You have conspired with him
to kill the princess but for whom?
The Jangdong Kim-Moon Family?
How dare my own relative attempts
to kill the king's daughter
just to please the Jangdong Kim-Moons
and join their ranks!
Your Majesty! That is false!
It's not true!
Then who is the man
at Kim Jwa-geun's house
that bowed down to him.
Then whom!
That is...
Bring Choi Chun-joong in.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Listen Choi Chun-joong.
You are Chun-joong of the Choi Family?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Speak! Did Prince Heungseon
attempt to kill you?
You have announced Prince Heungseon's son
Jae-hwang as the next king
which then angered
the Jangdong Kim-Moons and thus,
Prince Heungseon has tried to kill you.
Is this true?
Your Majesty,
this is a misunderstanding!
The criminal must remain silent!
Answer me.
The King has questioned you!
Answer immediately!
I answer the king!
Prince Heungseon Lee Ha-eung did not...
Prince Heungseon Lee Ha-eung
did not try to kill me!
Prince Heungseon has not committed
any crimes!
Please have mercy on Prince Heungseon
Lee Ha-eung, Your Majesty!
♫ When the rain falls,
when the wind blows ♫
♫ I can hear your voice ♫
♫ I hate myself for
not being able to do anything ♫
(King Maker: The Change of Destiny)
Now you're a lowly fortune teller.
My Lord...
Bong-ryun tried to save my father?
Why didn't you tell me you tried to
help my father escape from prison!
I'm sorry.
In fact, he was trying to kill me because
he thought that I was siding with
the Jangdong Kim-Moon family.
Anyways, I won't forget today.
My fortune and
my face readings, how is it?
The young brings new energy
into the palace!
But in order to make room for
new energy, we must let go of the old.
Why not Dojeonggung?
Lord Lee Ha-jeon...
will die at a young age.
Delivering it to Kim Byeong Woon?
This is all I need!
We can dismember the Jangdong
Kim-Moons with this!
The criminal is...
Your Majesty! Capture Kim Byung-woon
and serve justice upon him!
How dare you!
Your Majesty, punish Kim Byung-woon!
Is this my chance?
You must be careful as well.
Do not take on the Jangdong Kim-Moons
with a straight forward attack.
♫ My love ♫