The Iron Empress
Episode 19
What brings you at this early hour?
Your Highness, I've come to report a plot that will shake this entire kingdom!
What do you mean?
[Kim Won Soong (Minister of Finance and Queen Munwha's father)]
Brace yourself, Your Highness.
Lady Sungdeok of Hwangju
and Inspector of the Legislative Council Choi Seom...
are plotting high treason against you!
What?!
[King Seongjong (Lady Sungdeok and Hwangbo Seol's brother)]
Wait! What did you say?
High treason?!
Yes, Your Highness!
You must send your men at once and apprehend the two villains.
They have joined forces?
No, that's impossible.
What is your basis for this accusation?
Your Highness, are you aware that...
Choi Seom and the Confucian officials,
tried to bring Prince Gyeongjuwon to the throne before they turned their support to you?
Yes, I am.
What does that have to do with your accusation?
They couldn't persuade Gyeongjuwon...
so they compromised and turned to you, their political enemy.
And this time, they've compromised
and partnered with Lady Sungdeok to bring Gyeongjuwon to the throne.
Prince Gyeongjuwon? Is he back?
Yes, Your Highness.
He has taken up residence at Myeongbok Palace.
Gyeongjuwon is at Myeongbok Palace?
But that is no proof of a treasonous plot.
He has stayed at Myeongbok Palace before.
Ah, but he is in secret contact with Lord Choi Seom from there.
Why would he meet with Choi Seom from Myeongbok Palace?
That's still doesn't mean they are plotting high treason.
That's farfetched!
How about if I told you that Lady Seol is pregnant with Gyeongjuwon's child?
What?!
What did you say?
Your little sister is pregnant with Prince Gyeongjuwon's child.
Is this a coincidence?
What are you doing? Let's go.
Yeah.
(Hwangbo Seol)
(Prince Gyeongjuwon- Wang Ook)
She is due this month?
Seol is due to have Prince Gyeongjuwon's child this month?!
Yes, Your Highness! This cannot be a coincidence!
This child is a symbol of union between Hwangju and the officials of Shillan descent.
But why would Choi Seom turn against me?
When he is the one who brought me to the throne?
That's because you now are no longer in the palm of their hands.
You gave right of succession to Prince Gaeryeong, took an interest in Seogyeong...
And if that isn't enough, sent a military expedition to the north.
They think you used and betrayed them.
And they joined hands with their enemy to replace you.
But how about Lady Sungdeok?
She has no reason to join hands with them.
Lady Sungdeok has a lot of built-up resentment.
Didn't she even try to have you killed in Seogyeong?
She had planned to eliminate you,
and put her son on the throne, but she can't even see her son anymore.
So she changed her strategy and turned to Choi Seom.
Your Highness, they are on the same bed dreaming two different dreams.
The Confucian officials are in this to bring Prince Gyeongjuwon to the throne.
Lady Sungdeok is in it to bring Prince Gaeryeong to the throne.
They have two different goals...
but they both need... to get rid of you first.
Is this true?
Could that be true?
Could they dare?!
Yes, Your Highness.
You have no one to trust but me and the Queen right now!
We're the only ones who stand to suffer if something happened to you.
Your Highness,
if you do not believe me, have them watched.
You will see right away that the two are in secret contact.
You're getting better every day.
I still don't even come close to how good you are, My Lady.
You've been looking cheerful lately.
[Lady Sungdeok- Hwangbo Su (current Lady of Myeongbok)]
Is there something you want to share with me?
I guess I'm just happy here.
[Sun (future Queen Sunjeong)]
I always felt so confined when I lived at the Royal Palace.
Oh?
Yes.
If I think about it, I'd feel bad for Song.
If he lived here with you...
he'd be so happy and free riding horses and shooting arrows every day.
Yes...
(Go Hyun)
Your Highness, may I ask why?
Just do it!
Have Myeongbok Palace and Choi Seom's manor watched around the clock.
Find out if they are in secret contact.
And if Prince Gyeongjuwon is in Myeongbok Palace.
Yes, Your Highness.
This must be carried out with utmost caution.
They cannot be caught. Is that understood?
Yes, Your Highness. I will heed your words.
Attendant Go.
Yes.
Have someone follow Vice-Minister Gang Gamchan of the Office of Royal Decree as well.
Sir Gang Gamchan?
Yes, he is a close friend of Prince Gyeongjuwon.
Watch him, as well.
It even smells like a honeymoon in here.
Does it?
[Gang Gamchan(Vice-Minister of the Office of Royal Decree)]
I can't believe a freedom loving drifter like you...
can live in this small room. Don't you feel cooped up?
Cooped up?
This is my world right here.
Oh is it now?
This is the world you've been searching to find all these years?
Yes, Sir Gang.
Are you going back to Gaegyeong?
Yes.
I can't stay here forever.
I'm an official of the Royal Court.
Will you be back before I leave?
When do you plan to leave?
As soon as the child is born and my wife is able to travel.
We don't want to risk anyone finding out.
Have you decided on your destination?
Yes, but I don't plan on telling anyone.
I think that's best for us and those we leave behind.
But you must tell me at least.
I will come back to visit before you leave, so we will see each other then.
Yes, have a safe trip back.
I will see you soon.
What? That kind of incident really did occur?
Drillmaster Gang and Foreman Kim fighting?
[Yi Sulwha (Weapons Instructor of Myeongbok Palace)]
Yes, My Lady.
It started out as a practice,
but I heard it turned violent and real.
I had no idea.
Why didn't you tell me about this sooner?
I'm sorry.
I thought they'd make amends and didn't think much of it.
But hostility is getting worse between them, and I thought you might want to know.
What possible reason could they have to fight?
Drillmaster Gang isn't one to be like this without good reason.
I'm afraid I don't know the details.
What are you doing?
If you don't mind, may I help?
Wow, this blade is quite sharp.
(Kim Chi Yang)
Like the blade in your heart.
You won't even talk to me lately.
Do you still believe Sa Illa killed your friend?
I'm sure you know who killed him better than I do.
(Gang Jo)
Are you suggesting that I had Sa Illa kill that man?
Didn't you?
Sa Illa was at the Jurchen village that day on trading business.
If you don't believe me, go check yourself.
Go to your people to verify her alibi?
No one will tell me the truth, and I will be putting my life in danger.
Drillmaster Gang.
I know you didn't like us from the start.
But you shouldn't accuse someone of murder without any evidence.
[Hye Roone Cham :(Boomerang type of weapon with blades)]
A bladed boomerang is not a common weapon.
No, but Sa Illa isn't the only one who uses a bladed boomerang either.
Are you accusing my family member based on that one piece of information?
A member of my tribe is dead.
You're not going to talk your way out of this.
Many more members of my tribe died for Her Highness.
Why would I do anything that would harm her?
This won't be good for you either if you don't stop.
Why don't you put your words into action?
What's going on here?
I asked you what's going on here?
This doesn't require your concern, My Lady.
You look like you're ready to kill each other,
and you don't want me to be concerned?
What is this despicable behavior between family members?
Foreman Kim, come with me.
Yes, My Lady.
Sit down.
What's the problem between you and Drillmaster Gang?
There is no problem.
I'm asking because I can see that there is a problem.
Are you telling me I'm wrong.
I heard about the fight between Sa Illa and Drillmaster Gang as well.
Do you expect me to believe there is no problem?
I believe that was a martial arts competition which got out of hand.
And about what you just saw,
Drillmaster Gang and I were talking because
we needed to clear up a trivial misunderstanding.
Is that the truth?
Yes, it's not worth your concern.
I'm sorry to have disturbed you.
Very well. I won't probe further if it's personal.
But know this,
Drillmaster Gang has been here for a long time.
He is not someone you can regard as your equal.
I'm well aware of that.
I wouldn't dream of competing with him.
My wish is for the two of you to become my trusted left and right hands,
without fighting each other.
Yes, My Lady. I won't forget that.
Hangae Temple*?
(*Modern day Baekdam Temple in Mt. Seorak)
Yes.
That's where Chu found the lead he was working on.
I want you to go there and continue the investigation.
(Cheon Hyang Bi)
Brother...
It breaks my heart, too, that Chu is gone.
But Sir Gang already confirmed Foreman Kim's background.
Is this necessary?
There is something else. Chu's death proves it.
I want you to go there and talk to the head monk again.
I'm going to Gaegyeong to talk to Minister Choi Seom.
I need you to go to the Jurchen village.
When do I leave?
It's not urgent.
I just want you to make sure they returned safely and resettled.
Yes, Sir.
What do we do about Drillmaster Gang?
He's refusing to dispel suspicion about us.
You are at fault for causing more suspicion by using your boomerang,
instead of a common weapon, like a dagger or an arrow.
It was such a pressing situation that I couldn't think that far.
(Sa Illa)
What are you going to do if he doesn't stop digging?
(Sa Gamun)
Then we will have to take a risk.
You mean get rid of him?
(Gaegyeong, Choi Seom's manor)
Can I help you?
My name is Gang Jo. I'm from Myeongbok Palace in Hwangju.
Myeongbok Palace?
You delivered a body of a Balhaen man to us not long ago.
Don't you remember me?
I do remember, but what brings you here?
I have a few questions to ask Lord Choi Seom about the incident.
Would you let him know if he is in?
Come on in.
Sit down.
So you're from Myeongbok Palace.
Yes.
I'm a martial arts instructor at the palace.
[Choi Seom (Inspector of the Legislative Council)]
Yes...
I think I've seen you with Lady Sungdeok.
What brings you here?
It's about the Balhaen man who was killed in front of your house.
I'm sorry, but I know nothing about that. It happened very suddenly and quickly.
I didn't even catch a glimpse of the perpetrator's shadow.
By chance, does the name Kim Chi Yang sound familiar to you?
Who?
Kim Chi Yang, Sir.
No. Is that the dead man's name?
No.
Then do you know of Hangae Temple in *Mt. Seolbong?
(*Mt. Seolbong = Modern day Mt. Seorak)
Hangae Temple?
Yes.
I detest temples.
How would I know of a temple in Mt. Seolbong, when I can hardly
tolerate the temples in Gaegyeong?
The dead man heard from the temple's head monk about your deceased father.
What do you mean? My father?
About 16 years ago...
A group of armed men attacked the temple brutally killing the monks.
There was a boy named Kim Chi Yang who was staying at the monastery at the time.
Wait! What is this about?
I don't know who this Kim Chi Yang is, but what does my father...
have to do with monks getting killed at a temple I never heard about?
The men that attacked the temple were... your father's men.
What? What is this preposterous accusation?
How dare you vilify my departed father!?
No, Sir.
My only interest is in knowing his reasons for the attack.
I will not hear this!
My father has done no such thing.
I wish I could burn down all the temples in this country, but it's just a wish.
I'd never carry it out in action. I'm sure my father felt the same way.
How dare you smear my father's good name with this ridiculous insinuation?!
You really don't know about this?
Such a thing never happened!
I will overlook this insolence for Lady Sungdeok, so leave my house!
What?!
The martial arts instructor of Myeongbok Palace entered Choi Seom's house?
Yes, Your Highness. His name is Gang Jo.
Oh no.
I would never have believed it, but Minister Kim was right.
Drillmaster Gang has no reason to seek Choi Seom!
No reason unless it's an order from Lady Sungdeok.
This is undeniable proof that Sungdeok and Choi Seom are plotting something.
Drillmaster Gang at Choi Seom's house? That Balhaen!
He asked you about that incident 16 years ago?
Yes, I didn't think anyone knew.
Does the name Kim Chi Yang sound familiar to you?
No Sir, not at all.
He mentioned Hangae Temple and asked about that name.
Kim Chi Yang...
I believe that incident was thoroughly covered up.
No one must dig it up, Sir.
Of course not.
If this got out...
My father would be disgraced and I would never be able to return to my home town.
I don't know what that man heard, but we must take this to our graves.
Do you understand?
Yes, Sir. I understand.
Do you understand?
Yes, Sir. Leave it to me, Sir.
Remember, you can make or break this.
Yes, Sir. I won't disappoint you.
You must not be seen by anyone else.
(Jo Sun)
Don't worry.
(Jo Du)
I'll do this right so you can get your revenge.
Must you?
Must you prove Choi Ji Mong's prophesy true?
A conspiracy?
No, it can't be true.
Su, I know it's not true. I believe in you.
But Seol is with Gyeongjuwon's child?
What would possess you to permit this?
Are you going down a path of no return, Su?
Are you, Su?
Are you reading the letter from Song again?
Yes.
You probably have it memorized by now.
It still feels new every time.
The way he expresses his concerns for me...
I'm so proud and reassured, and yet my heart feels empty.
Sir Gang took my letter today, so it'll be awhile before I get another reply.
It's not as if I can pester Sir Gang to come more often.
Do you miss Song that much?
Yes, I miss him.
I'd be lying if I said I didn't.
I miss him too.
I'm happy that I'm here, but that's one thing I miss about the Royal Palace.
I can't forget Song's sparking eyes.
Oh?
Sun, how many years are you and Song apart?
Three years. Why do you ask?
No reason. I'm just curious.
Are you sure she is Prince Gaeryeong's servant?
Yes, Your Highness.
I saw Sir Gang Gamchan handing her something suspicious.
Come.
[Prince Gaeryeong-Wang Song (son of Lady Sungdeok)]
Your Highness.
What is that in your hand?
Let me see it.
It's nothing, Your Highness.
Let me see it!
Is this it?
Pardon?
Is this the only letter you received from Lady Sungdeok?!
Your Highness, what's wrong?
Answer my question!
I said answer my question!
Attendants!
Yes.
Search the room.
Scour through everything and find more letters like this one!
Yes, Your Highness.
Your Highness!
Your Highness. I found them.
(Queen Munhwa)
Your Grace.
There is trouble!
What's the fuss? You'll scare the child.
His Highness is infuriated and...
(Attendant Jo)
is scolding Prince Gaeryeong right now.
What? Why? What happened?
Answer me this instant!
How long have you been secretly corresponding with Lady Sungdeok?
Are you refusing to answer?
Very well.
Take the girl and whip her until she talks!
Yes, Your Highness.
Your Highness, no! This is my wrong doing.
That girl was just doing what she was told. Please don't punish her.
Then talk!
How many times have you written to Lady Sungdeok?!
What did you write in those letters?
Your Highness!
Your Highness, what happened? Why are you so angry?
What have you been doing?
How could you not notice when the Prince and Sungdeok have exchanged all these letters?!
Letters? What do you mean?
Lock up the girl at once and call the high general of the Royal Guards!
Your Highness, no! Please don't hurt her!
Take her!
Your Highness, please give me back the letters.
How dare you! Don't you know what you've done?!
Do you covet my throne as well?
Pardon?
Your Highness, what are you saying to the child?
Yes... So how does Her Highness fare?
(Yi Ji Baek) (Seo Hui)
She looks better but I'm sure she's still hurting inside.
Of course.
It must be hard not being able to see her son.
Hey!
What is the meaning of this?
It's the King's order to apprehend Sir Gang Gamchan.
What?!
The King?
On what grounds?
I don't know.
I'm just following my orders.
Take him!
Get your hands off of me!
There is still hostility between Drillmaster Gang and Foreman Kim?
Yes.
Drillmaster Gang is definitely giving Foreman Kim the cold shoulder.
And not just Foreman Kim,
(Yi Jujeong) (Attendant Yun)
but Sa Illa and Sa Gamun as well.
Did you notice that as well, Attendant Yun?
Steward Yi is right.
Foreman Kim is very nice and friendly, but Drillmaster Gang is rather cold to him.
He's been like that since the first day they came here.
I think Drillmaster Gang is jealous because Foreman Kim is better looking!
I doubt that.
Men get jealous too.
Why, if somebody better looking than I am, showed up and started hanging around you...
I'd get miffed, too.
Would you be quiet?
What are you thinking about?
About me, perhaps?
No. What do you want?
I have to go to the Jurchen village for a few days.
I never felt like this before... I don't want to go this time.
Why not?
You really don't know?
Drillmaster Yi!
Yes, My Lady.
I can't find Drillmaster Gang. Where is he?
He left yesterday for Gaegyeong.
Gaegyeong? On what business?
He didn't tell me anything, so I thought he had told you.
No.
That's really strange.
Drillmaster Gang going to Gaegyeong without saying a word to me...
There's no doubt about it.
He's gone to Choi Seom's house to investigate his Balhaen friend's death.
Come to think of it, Hyang Bi hasn't been around either.
They're up to something.
You must make a decision.
If Gang Jo finds out about our identity, all of our efforts will be in vain.
Patience.
Let us wait a little longer.
Gang Jo is Lady Sungdeok's number one man.
If we eliminate him, there will be a storm of trouble for us to deal with.
So, let's wait and see what happens.
Killing him has to be our last and final option.
Your marksmanship is breathtaking every time.
Would you like to shoot a few?
No, thank you.
I heard you were looking for me.
Foreman Kim.
Yes, My Lady.
Are you sure there is no trouble between you and Drillmaster Gang?
Pardon?
Is something wrong?
Drillmaster Gang went to Gaegyeong without saying a word to me.
Oh, I didn't know.
His argument with you and this trip to Gaegyeong...
make me think that there's something I don't know about.
Are you sure there is nothing you want to tell me?
There is one thing I didn't tell you because I didn't want you to worry for nothing.
What is it? Be honest with me.
I think Gang is wary of me because of the Balhaen man who was killed awhile ago.
Wary of you?
What do you have to do with the dead man?
It just so happens that he was killed by
a bladed boomerang like the one that Sa Illa uses.
And that's got him believing that Sa Illa is the killer.
You can't be serious.
What's worse, is that he thinks I am the one who put her up to it.
I can understand how he might think that,
since the murderer weapon was a bladed boomerang.
But think about it My Lady,
if Sa Illa was the murderer,
why would she use her trademark weapon,
when it's certain to cause suspicion? She's not stupid.
No, she could have easily used a dagger or arrows.
Besides, there are plenty of people who use bladed boomerangs.
What possible reason could I have to want someone I don't even know killed?
Is this the reason for the bad air between you and Drillmaster Gang?
There is no other reason?
I think he's just very upset and worked up over his Balhaen friend's death.
I'm sure time will clear up everything and ease the tension between us.
I'm sorry to have worried you.
That's all right.
It sounds like a misunderstanding is causing this.
You may go now.
Yes, My Lady. Then...
Is that true?
Gang Gamchan got locked up for delivering Lady Sungdeok's letter to the Prince?
Yes!
His Highness must be even more furious with Lady Sungdeok.
Yes, I tell you! Heaven is on our side.
We might even be able to get rid of...
Prince Gaeryeong this time.
All we need now is for Jo Du to do his job and everything will be perfect.
Yes! Yes, he will.
Prince... Prince...
My Prince!
What's wrong?
I had a dream.
Dreaming during a cat-nap?
What was it about?
Well...
Prince Gyeongjuwon.
Come in.
Lady Sungdeok would like to have dinner together tonight.
Is it dinner time already?
Yes. Please come to the main hall.
Oh dear, but I am still full from the snack I had awhile ago.
And I just woke up from a nap.
You have to eat, Lady Seol, for the baby in your belly.
Yes. Go ahead.
I'm going to look for the next book at the library.
What was the dream about?
I had the baby and the Prince had to leave.
I was crying out for him not to go but my voice wouldn't come out.
And he got further and further away in a carriage.
You're unbelievable.
Don't laugh.
This is serious.
I can't help it.
You've been practically joined at the hip in that room for months.
Are you afraid of being separated?
Why don't you get a rope and tie your ankles together?
Am I being silly?
How did you live all those years when you weren't with him?
Don't tease me, Unni.
Be quiet or I'll slice your throat.
Who are you?
What do you want?
Minister Choi Seom sent me.
Choi Seom?
He wants to have a word with you. Leave tonight.
What are you talking about?
I have no business with that man.
Especially if this is the way he invites...
Refuse this invitation and the world will know that you impregnated Lady Seol.
Say nothing to no one and leave tonight.
All you have to do is see Minister Choi.
If you tell anyone about this, your secret will no longer be a secret.
Your Highness.
What is it?
Minister Choi Ryang seeks your audience.
I told you I don't want to see anyone right now.
But he is your...
Leave!
I will not see anyone right now.
Yes, Your Highness.
I can't trust anyone. Anyone!
What happened? Why is Sir Gang in confinement?
[Choi Ryang (Minister of Culture)]
It appears he has been acting as a courier between Lady Sungdeok and the Prince,
and he's been arrested and imprisoned for this trivial offense.
[Yi Gyeomui (Vice-Minister of the Armory)]
Trivial offense?
Everyone knows how the King feels about the mother and son seeing each other.
If Sir Gang has been secretly delivering correspondence between them...
(Park Yang Yu)
I can understand how His Highness is angry.
But it's not a crime for a mother and son to send letters to each other.
He really must be furious to have put a man in jail.
(Han Ingyeong)
(Han Ungong)
Are we just going to sit around and watch this?
If the Confucian officials use this to malign Myeongbok Palace again,
the court will be turned upside down.
That's right.
Perhaps the Minister of Personnel could have a word with His Majesty.
Actually, I had just requested to see him but he won't see anyone right now.
He's refusing to see you as well?
[Seo Hui (Minister of Foreign Affairs)
Why?
I wish I knew.
Your Highness.
I'll be direct.
Is it true you've been delivering correspondence between Lady Sungdeok and Prince Gaeryeong?
Yes, Your Highness. It is true.
You did this with full knowledge that I've forbidden contact between the two?
Your Highness...
I felt it too cruel to deny the mother and son their God-given bond.
I will accept my punishment for defying your order.
God-given bond?
Then tell me!
Which moral principal compelled you to bring your buddy Prince Gyeongjuwon and Lady Seol together?
I want to hear it from you!
Is it true that my sister is pregnant with Prince Gyeongjuwon's child?
Your Highness, that's...
Answer me!
I already know that Prince Gyeongjuwon is with her at Myeongbok Palace.
Is it true that my sister is pregnant with his child?
Your Highness, it is true.
Your Highness, grant me time to explain about them.
They have loved each other for a very long time.
Silence!
What are you trying to accomplish by undermining the ethics of this country?
Your Highness, love comes before ethics.
Prince Gyeongjuwon and Lady Seol have loved each other for many years.
Do not lie to me!
You mocked me and plotted high treason.
How dare you try to justify this with lies?
High treason, Your Highness?
You'll use my sister to bring me down from the throne.
Is that all you could think of?
None of you will get away with this.
No, Your Highness. You are mistaken!
Let's get out of here!
High treason, Your Highness? Your Highness, I beg you to listen!
You're making a big mistake, Your Highness!
Your Highness!
Unni!
What's wrong?
Unni, Prince Gyeongjuwon has disappeared.
What? What do you mean?
He left this letter.
An urgent matter has come up and I must go to Gaegyeong.
I will explain everything when I return, so don't worry about me.
I'm sorry. I'll see you in a few days.
What could've made him leave so suddenly at this time of the night?
What do I do, Unni?
This must be why I had that bad dream.
Drillmaster Gang, where have you been?
I was in Gaegyeong. Why?
Did something happen while I was gone?
The Lady wants to see you. Go on in right now!
Gaegyeong?
Yes, My Lady.
What made you take this trip without telling me first?
I went to Minister Choi Seom's house because of the Balhaen man who was murdered there.
Did you speak to the Inspector of the Legislative Council?
Yes.
I didn't tell you because I didn't want... to worry you.
Please, forgive me.
So, how did it go? Did you find out anything?
No.
Drillmaster Gang, are you doing all this because you suspect Foreman Kim?
How did you know?
Lord Seo Hui has confirmed his identity.
Why are you so wary of Foreman Kim?
He saved my life once and he works hard for Myeongbok Palace.
I don't want you to fight with him again.
This is an order.
Prince Gyeongjuwon has disappeared. I can't be preoccupied with other things.
What do you mean he disappeared?
He left the palace.
You didn't run into him on the way back, by any chance?
No, I didn't
Why did he leave the palace? He has to be very careful not to be seen.
Who is here?
Prince Gyeongjuwon, Sir.
What a surprise! See him in.
Yes, My Lord.
Welcome, Prince. What brings you here?
Gyeongjuwon showed up at Choi Seom's house?
Yes, Your Highness.
He left Myeongbok Palace last night, and rode all night to Choi Seom's manor.
What should we do next, Your Highness?
Assemble the Royal Guards.
And Attendant Go, get my armor.
Your Highness.
What are you waiting for?! This is high treason!
So, you are telling me you didn't send for me?
No, I didn't.
How could I when I don't even know where you live?
But it's certainly good to see you, Prince.
We were so disappointed when you disappeared after that brief visit.
(Kim Shimon)
Why are you getting up?
If you didn't invite me, I must leave.
But you're here. You can't just leave.
I have nothing to talk to you men about.
Have a cup of tea with us anyway.
We'd be offended if you just left after dropping in this way.
Yes, Prince.
(Seol Shinyu) (Yi Yang)
We're not filthy animals you want to avoid, are we?
Sit down with us for a while.
I will leave if you mention the throne.
Very well.
By the way, where do you live now?
That's not your concern either.
Criminal of high treason, Wang Ook, come forth and accept the Royal command!
We know you're in this house!
Come forth. You're under arrest!
What is that?
My Lord!
My Lord, armed guards broke into the grounds and they're beating up our men!
What? How dare them!
Wang Ook, you're under arrest!
Who are you?
How dare you barge in here and cause this commotion?!
I am the High General of the Royal Guards.
I've come to apprehend criminals of high treason in the name of the King.
High treason?!
What is the meaning of this?! Stop!
Arrest them all.
All of them are criminals of high treason.
You wretches!! Unhand me!! Let go!
I am the Inspector of the Legislative Council who presides over the law of this land!
Prince Gyeongjuwon!
Sir Gang!
Silence!
Husband and wife?!
You dare attempt to justify trifling with my sister, the former king's wife?
- Prince Gaeryeong! - Song! My child!
The man behind the attempt on Prince Gaeryeong and Lady Sungdeok's life
life is Minister of Revenue, Kim Won Soong!
Proceed with the interrogation!
I have to go.
I have to go and talk to the King.
I don't care what you say.
You are a former king's wife.
If loving him is a crime deserving of death, I will accept the punishment.
Please release him, Brother!
When the child is born, name the child Sun.
My Lady?
Seol! Seol!