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What are you trying to say?
Before the Japanese leave the capital
they plan to kill everyone in the city!
I will rescue those people...
and destroy those Japanese who tarnished the city.
What?
Give me your permission, sire.
But the treaty is already signed by Ming.
If we upset Ming...
we'll have a trouble with Ming in the future.
The war is not over yet.
So we need the Ming soldiers now.
Then why don't I go as a volunteer soldier, not as the Crown Prince?
Let's say you didn't know anything about this at all, Father.
If anything goes wrong with this
you can abandon me.
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Is anyone outside?
Yes, sire.
I will go to Lee Yeo Song right now.
Get ready.
This scoundrel...
Lee Yeo Song, this scoundrel ran away.
He dared to make a fool out of me and run away?
What? Lee Yeo Song ran away?
What should we do?
We just wasted silver coins.
He deserves to be beaten to death!
Since the moment I saw him, I didn't like how he looked.
Shinsung, what's going on?
Mother...
My chest feels tight...
and I can't breathe...
Shinsung!
- What's going on? Shinsung! - Sire! Sire!
Shinsung!
We received an order to leave the city on the 15th.
How is it going with the treasures of Joseon?
Following your order, we separated treasures in different places.
What about potters?
We have quite a few potters from Gwangju and Goyang.
It's a special order from the emperor.
We will take everyone to our country.
Sir... what do you plan to do about the Crown Prince?
He seems to have left to Uiju.
We have five days left...
We don't have enough time.
If it's meant to be, I'll get a chance to meet him someday.
I really liked this place... but I have to say good-bye.
I'm really... disappointed.
Ga Hee!
- Did anyone follow you here? - No.
I was very careful.
Hurry up and tell others
that they will have to hurry in the next five days if they want Kinoshita's head.
Thank you.
I was the one who refused to leave the city when you asked me to.
Ga Hee... he killed so many Joseon people in such a cruel way.
Every time I am in his arms...
I'm shivering with an urge to kill him.
We will take revenge on him.
The Crown Prince will also come to the city tonight.
He will?
Song Wol, is there a way for the Crown Prince to enter the city safely?
There is a way.
Jang Soo Tae... Use him.
Jang Soo Tae?
Welcome!
Sir, I'm glad we didn't follow Gwiin Kim!
If we did, we'd only have been used by Gwiin Kim.
I am gifted with foresight.
I see that the Japanese know how to play.
I hear the Japanese will retreat soon...
so let's squeeze whatever we can out of them while we can.
Now I became the noble class, I need to make lots of money!
This idiot!
Just because you stole a family record, does it make you a noble class?
So I'm going to buy silk robes, too.
Stop.
Go in.
Stop!
What is it?
We're merchants from Kaesong who deal with Jang Soo Tae's merchant group.
Jang Soo Tae?
These are precious treasures of Joseon we brought from Kaesong.
You know, the ones General Kinoshita is looking for...
Go in.
Thank you.
Who are you?
Who the heck are you? Who are you to...
You look very familiar...
I'm disappointed.
I don't look that forgettable...
Prince Gwanghae!
Wrong, you fool.
Now I am the Crown Prince of Joseon.
Crown Prince of Jo...
What a shame...
Everyone remaining in the city is skin and bones.
But you...
your face looks greasier than before.
Your Highness...
I won't say a word to the Japanese.
So would you please leave quietly?
Of course...
Not.
I came to make a deal that you'd salivate over.
What kind of a fraudulent deal again...
I'm going to get rid of Kinoshita and his soldiers.
So you will have to help me this time.
Bye... now.
The Japanese will retreat in five days
and we will occupy the capital.
As a man who worked for the Japanese troops and enjoyed a rich life
do you really think you'll be safe?
But if you help me
you'll ease the minds of Joseon people who are full of anger.
Also... that's the only way for you to spare yourself.
Can there be any better deal than this?
You mean, the one who damaged my ancestors' tombs was Kinoshita?
Yes, he works for Okida Hide, an adopted son of Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
He is focused on finding spoils of war, including art and pottery of Joseon.
He probably dug up the previous kings' tombs to find treasures.
Have you checked on how volunteer soldiers in the city are doing?
Yes. They're hiding in Mount Inwang and Mount Bookak
and looking for a chance to reclaim the city.
They were very happy to receive your message.
They said they could gather all the soldiers in Gyeonggi and Kangwon in two days.
The number will reach a few hundreds at least.
I'll check out the city until our day of battle.
We should be extra-careful not to get our identity revealed.
It looks like quite a few Japanese soldiers are in the palace.
Sire, even if we gather volunteer soldiers, it won't be easy to fight them head on.
Then we should check on how security is on Shinmu Gate towards Mount Inwang.
Let's go.
Hold it.
Stand still.
What's going on?
I said stop, so just stop!
You... You are...
I'm sure you know me, too.
Right?
Well, I've never seen you.
You must be the Crown Prince of Joseon.
Goodness, what are you doing?
Sire, please hurry.
What did you just say?
Ishida was stabbed by a Joseon man and is in a coma?
Yes. According to the soldiers who saw what happened
some Joseon man stabbed him.
Someone capable of fighting Ishida...
must be a soldier of the Joseon army or a volunteer soldier.
Does this mean that Joseon soldiers are already in the city?
Hiding themselves and attacking the city first?
I thought Joseon would just fall over any word from Ming
but what a surprise.
- Takeda. - Yes, sir.
Send a messenger to the Ming's base.
He needs to be a good horseman with a heavy mouth.
Joseon just broke the Kanghwa Treaty that Ming and Japan agreed on.
They will tighten the security at the palace gates.
But don't worry. I'm exceptional when it comes to disguising tactics.
Sire, this will disturb Ming.
Will you be really fine with it?
Don't worry.
Sire, please make Joseon a stronger country.
Please make it a country that's not afraid of neighboring countries.
Yes, I promise.
I will never let a war like this happen again.
Your Majesty
After I heard you endured the humiliation of 'five bows and three to the ground'...
I couldn't hold back the tears floating down my face.
Ming and Japan had already signed the Kanghwa Treaty in secret
but they fooled me.
It's deeply regrettable, sire.
The Crown Prince went to the capital.
What do you mean by that...
We shouldn't attack the Japanese that are retreating, following the Kanghwa Treaty.
If Ming found out...
they would accuse us of breaking the treaty and do something to us.
If that happens...
then we should make sure that I didn't know about this.
That's what I think... What about you?
If that's the case...
there is a possibility that the Crown Prince could change.
Ming hasn't approved of the Crown Prince...
His Majesty brought in Lord Lee San Hae and had a private talk with him.
Is this about the Crown Prince?
Did you know about it too?
- That the Crown Prince went to the capital? - Yes, I knew about it.
Then what do you think about this?
Ming wouldn't sit aside, so it will cause a big ruckus
and he wouldn't be recognized as the Crown Prince after all.
Why do we have to wait until it happens?
We just need to go to the capital and make sure Gwanghae doesn't come back alive.
Even for the Japanese genral in the capital
the Crown Prince of Joseon must be a feed worth salivating for.
Just help him a little so that the hunting gets easy.
We have to know the number and the placement of the Japanese soldiers in the palace.
The only ones remaining in the capital is Kinoshita's troup.
It means that we have a good winning chance with volunteer soldiers alone.
While I get into the palace and check it out myself
you two should go to Mount Inwang and relay my message to the soldiers there.
In two days, all the volunteer soldiers should gather in front of Shinmu Gate at eight.
Make sure to tell them.
Yes, sire.
Seo Yong, you should hide in the palace first and open the gate for the soldiers on time.
Yes, I got it.
Mother...
I keep running out of breath...
Try to be at ease.
You need to shake off the illness and get up soon.
Once this war is over...
you will become the Crown Prince.
We got help from Ming...
but it's already over.
Now... I don't think it will happen anymore.
Don't be so weak!
I won't hesitate to do anything for that to happen.
I really like you, Mother.
Stop saying things like that as if you'd die soon.
Forgive me.
Just because your body is ill, your mind shouldn't get weak.
Do you want to just live like one of many princes out there?
Of course not!
I also don't want to remain as one of many concubines who lived forgettable lives.
Even if I have to offer up my head, I'll make sure to make you the Crown Prince.
I'm sorry to be such an inadequate son.
When the spring comes with blooming flowers...
let's go on a picnic to a faraway place.
There are many soldiers only around the Kangnyung Hall.
But security is lax elsewhere in the palace.
Sire... after I help you with this...
you'll forgive me for my crime of working with the Japanese, right?
Shut that mouth. Do you want to die here?
Yes, yes.
The screen...
He is that famous merchant from Kaesong.
He brought all these treasures.
These are heirlooms that handed down for generations in a well-regarded family.
These are very precious treasures that you can't buy with money.
So you are Kinoshita.
You are a warrior with exceptional sword skills.
Your spirit and courage enhance your fortune as a warrior.
But it's a fault that you like women too much.
Sir.
The Crown Prince of Joseon is in the capital right now... Is that what you're saying?
Yes.
Joseon people are truly odd.
You want me to catch that Crown Prince?
You'll have to catch him before you retreat.
The Crown Prince is furious about the Treaty that Ming and Japan signed in secret.
Furious?
What kind of... fury would that be?
The Crown Prince is not an ordinary man.
If he snuck into the city, he must have a plan to accomplish.
He wouldn't have come here with an empty plan.
You may be harmed in a serious way.
You must've been ready to die when you came to see me.
What trick are you trying to pull by coming to see me?
What I wish for is...
death of the Crown Prince of Joseon.
What's the reason for selling off the Crown Prince to the enemy?
If I believe it's for the sake of this country...
there is no reason I can't do this.
Before I change my mind, get out of here right now.
Sir, this girl was eavesdropping in front of the door.
Is Takeda telling the truth?
Sir, I was coming to see you, but you seemed to have a guest.
So I was just waiting.
The Crown Prince came here on his own...
that's really great. That's great.
But... how should I catch the Crown Prince?
How should I catch him...
Sire!
We have a big problem!
Japanese soldiers are dragging out all of the Joseon men in the city.
What?
There must be the Crown Prince of Joseon among you.
He's looking for you.
How did they find out that I am here?
Crown Prince of Joseon! Watch closely.
I'm looking for the Crown Prince.
You still won't come out?
No, sire!
I am the Crown Prince!
I am the Crown Prince of Joseon!
Bring him here.
Not at all!
He is not the Crown Prince!
I am the Crown Prince!
I am the Crown Prince of Joseon!
What are you doing?
I am the Crown Prince! I'm the Crown Prince of Joseon!
Kill me!
No, I'm the one! I'm the real Crown Prince!
No, it's me! I'm the real Crown Prince!
No! I'm the Crown Prince!
- Bring that face reader right now! - Yes, sir.
How did Professor Go become a spy for the Japanese?
You definitely said that you knew the Crown Prince of Joseon.
Yes, sir.
Then... find the Crown Prince among these men.
That can't be.
You must've been mistaken.
I saw it with my own eyes.
The leader definitely told Kinoshita to kill the Crown Prince in the capital.
Tell me...
Who is the Crown Prince of Joseon among these men?
Sir... the Crown Prince of Joseon is...
not here.
- Lock up all of them right now! - Yes, sir!
Sire, what should we do now?
We have only a few hours until tonight.
All the volunteer soldiers will gather at eight
and Seo Yong will open Shinmu Gate.
We should pray that they wouldn't change their mind and let us live until then.
Your Highness... I recognized you a while ago.
Yes, I saw Your Highness when you helped people flee the city last time.
Is that why you risked your lives earlier?
What if you were killed?
Why did you do that for me?
The King left the capital, but Your Highness didn't abandon us.
We will protect Your Highness!
Yes, sire!
We will protect you!
- Your Highness Crown Prince! - Your Highness Crown Prince!
I knew you'd come here.
Since the Crown Prince is in the capital
I thought you'd come with him.
By now...
you must've heard everything from Song Wol.
I did... without missing any detail.
Everything.
You slandered His Highness to put Prince Shinsung as the Crown Prince.
When Seo Yong told me, I couldn't believe it.
You were crying out for the big goal more than anyone else...
so I couldn't possibly believe that you'd do such a thing.
But now... you sold the Crown Prince off to the Japanese to kill him?
Do Chi... Why did you do that?
Tell me... why you did it.
We come from different classes
but I thought the resentment of losing our parents from the King's order would be the same.
I felt like your pain was mine
and your smile was mine.
I thought... you'd feel the same way.
But we crossed the river that we can't return.
You chose the path of offering your life for the Crown Prince...
and I chose the path of killing the Crown Prince.
Next time, I won't miss it.
I learned from you.
Next time, I'll have to face you with a sword.
Is it going to be a while for the doctor?
Just when is he coming!
He'll be here soon.
Sire, please hang in there!
Mother...
Yes, I am here.
Just a while... Hang in there just for a while.
Forgive me.
I don't think I can go on a picnic with you...
- Like this... - Listen carefully.
If you die like this...
I'll follow you and die, too.
Do you understand?
Hurry!
How is he doing?
His pulse...
Unless you want to die...
you have to cure my son!
You must!
Your Majesty, I hear that Lee Yeo Song left to Ming a long time ago.
He went back to Ming?
What a scoundrel...
When I think of that humiliation...
my body still shivers.
Sire, please forget about it and keep your mind at ease.
Everyone must be whispering about how the King lowered his head to a general.
You did it to save the country
so who would dare to whisper about it?
Once they understand your heart
all of them will praise you.
- Is that really what you think? - Yes, sire.
Have you still not heard from the Crown Prince?
The last news was that he entered the city safely.
What on earth is going on?
Sire!
Sire, Prince Shinsung is in a critical condition.
What? Prince Shinsung?
Sire...
Sire! Sire...
Sire!
Don't cry.
Don't cry, Gong Ryang.
My Prince Shinsung...
how could you leave in vain?
I said, don't cry!
Don't cry!
If you wish for my son to come back to life, don't cry.
If you cry...
he won't come back.
My lady, how could dead Shinsung come back...
Please leave.
I said, leave.
My lady!
I said, leave right now! Get out! Get out!
Leave!
Shinsung...
I know...
that you couldn't have left to the afterlife yet.
You have a lot of lingering feelings in this world...
so you couldn't have taken a step yet.
You wouldn't cause such pain on your mother.
So, Shinsung...
please come back to your mother's arms.
Shake off everything... and wake up again.
You promised me that we'd go on a picnic together.
It's still a while before flowers bloom, Shinsung.
My poor one...
My poor child...
It was my fault.
It's my fault.
It's my fault, Shinsung!
Please come back...
Hurry up and wake up...
Shinsung! My poor child!
It's my fault...
How could you commit such a sin of leaving ahead of your mother?
Shinsung...
I am sorry...
Shinsung.
Your Majesty... my Shinsung has left to the afterlife.
What on earth were you doing...
that you didn't know about the child's condition until it got to this?
Sire, it's Prince Imhae who caused this wrong on Shinsung.
What do you mean?
Not too long ago, Imhae harmed my Shinsung.
Since then, Shinsung started feeling sick.
What?
Shinsung! Shinsung!
Once my Shinsung's funeral is over...
I'm going to get to the bottom of this.
I'll get to the bottom of it and won't forgive Prince Imhae!
A parent who sent the child ahead of her...
What would she be afraid of?
My lady...
I just arrived here after executing your order.
Then... will the Crown Prince die in their hands now?
The one who stole my son's seat is... finally going to die?
It's in the hands of the Japanese general.
Also, it depends on the Crown Prince's fate.
Isn't it really interesting?
Gwanghae is finally about to die as I wished for...
but my child... also ended up dead.
What a nasty fate...
Where are you headed?
I'm seeing my son off to the afterlife.
Prince Shinsung... is dead.
Crown Princess, have you still not heard from the Crown Prince?
No.
I'm so worried that he'd get shot again like last time
I can't even sleep.
Mother, His Highness is stronger than anyone else.
His followers have also accomplished victories in many battles.
I'm sure he will accomplish what he set out for.
That would be nice...
Once in a while...
I think about how I'd be helpful for His Highness in times of war
if I'd trained for archery and martial arts.
What are you saying? How could a woman train for archery?
There is one among the volunteer soldiers.
Mother, do you remember the girl who helped me with makeup on my wedding day?
She's the one.
She is resourceful as a woman
and I hear she is the best of Joseon when it comes to archery.
Crown Princess, are you talking about the girl who does makeup in Jinjoogak?
Yes, that's right. It's her.
She was here in Songchon?
Yes, she's probably helping His Highness in the capital now.
What's wrong?
It's nothing. Nothing...
So... you searched everywhere in the city, but no Crown Prince?
Yes, that's right.
The reason you remained in the city and didn't run away like other people was
because of your sick wife?
Yes, I have a wife who can't use her legs.
So it's not that you hated the King of Joseon.
Take him away and hang him upside down!
- Yes, sir! - Sir!
Once he's been hanging for a half day, he will want to find the Crown Prince.
Sir! Sir!
Sir!
Why are you standing there?
Why don't you bring out some wine?
Yes, sir. I'll bring it out right now.
Sire, are you alright?
All the volunteer soldiers came together.
Where is Kinoshita now?
You said they drink every night?
Remember to add the drug in the wine that will put them to sleep tonight.
I'll go out and check.
Takeda!
You did this.
A mouse-like Joseon girl dared to make a fool out of me?
Song Wol!
Who the heck are you?
You may leave.
I came to get back what you stole.
So you are the Crown Prince.
I've been waiting for you.
You're the last gift from the war...
so of course I had to meet with you.
Just why did you invade Joseon?
How can you trample on another country and kill people as if they are flies?
Do you think Joseon people are the only ones who had horrible deaths?
Tens of thousands Japanese soldiers died from starvation, exposure and being torn apart!
For what?
Why did you create such hell?
Hell?
You're saying something interesting.
What's wrong with that?
What?
Joseon is only a path on our way to Ming.
So I need you to die now.
- Sire! - Sire!
I will behead him in front of everyone in the city.