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[Episode 36]
Elder Dae Mok.
You asked me to report to you any movements by the Dowager Queen.
You said even if it was small that I should report it to you.
I did.
The Dowager Queen secretly met with the boss of the pack carriers.
- The boss of the pack carriers? - Yes.
I could not listen in on all of it.
It seemed like they were up to something.
Also, this.
It is a secret letter that the boss sent to the Dowager Queen today.
"Drive out the demon who is the root of all disaster and calamity."
Deliver this letter to the Dowager Queen.
You want me to pretend like nothing happened and deliver it?
We are hunting ducks. We cannot have them run off somewhere else.
Yes, Elder Dae Mok.
The Crown Prince met the Dowager Queen and he is planning a revolt.
"Drive out the demon who is the root of all disaster and calamity."
He will return on the day of the exorcism.
I told you he would return
if I took off my mask.
Make sure to catch the Crown Prince and kill him when he tries to enter.
If you fail to do so
you will lose your throne, the Queen, and everything.
This is the last chance you will get.
Yes.
I will definitely catch him.
And I will bring him to you, Elder.
Your Majesty.
I hear that you met the Crown Prince.
How did you know that?
Did he ask you to be a witness to prove that he is the real one?
Your Majesty, don't you want to live with power like you once did?
Not in this shabby residence, but the Dowager Queen's palace.
What are you up to?
Leaving you here like this is a burden to me as well.
Loyalty and filial duty are foundations of Joseon.
What do you think the people will think of me?
Whatever the case...
you are my mother, are you not?
Mother.
From now on, say you will take my side.
Promise me that.
If you can do that, I will let you return to your palace.
Have you forgotten that you are now addicted to the deadly flower pill?
Do you wish to die in this shabby place after helping the Crown Prince?
Will you really...
get me out of this confinement?
Of course.
Your Highness, it is the eunuch.
These books are a gift from the King.
Please read them before the wedding celebration.
[Joseon Royal Family Birth Record]
He will be in the palace on the day of the exorcism rites.
The Crown Prince will be coming on the day of the exorcism rite.
I have to find that jar before then, no matter what.
Your Highness, we've prepared all the things we need.
Are you certain we have everything?
Yes.
Oh, is this the mask you wear?
You left the palace to take the mask off.
Now, you are returning in a mask.
I am going...
in order to take the mask off forever.
Tomorrow, we will wear masks.
Then enter the palace.
Tomorrow, during the exorcism rites
the pack carrier boss and his people will try to enter the palace.
They are traitors, so you must catch them all.
As soon as the boss of the pack carriers is caught, kill him.
Are you saying the boss of the pack carriers is carrying out a rebellion?
Yes.
Minister of the Right, use your army to guard the gates.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Commissioner, protect Geunjeongjeon Hall.
Do not allow him or his people to step one foot into Geunjeongjeon Hall.
You must guard it well.
I will do my best as your loyal subject.
I will risk my life to do this task, Your Majesty.
If the pack carrier boss enters Geunjeongjeon Hall...
Of course, I will be gone.
Neither of you will survive either.
You must stop him.
- Yes, Your Majesty. - Yes, Your Majesty.
A child named Wiggly would like to see Her Highness.
- Of course, she cannot. - Court Lady.
Why would you ask her?
The owner of this residence is me. Bring that child in now.
Your Highness.
The King gave a command not to allow anyone in.
Who do you think I am?
You are to become the Queen of this nation.
As you said, I am to become Queen.
The King gave that command to ensure that nothing happens to me.
But you stop a six-year-old child from entering.
You dare to judge me as lacking in some way?
Your Highness, that is not what I meant.
Bring that child in right now!
Yes.
Sis!
Wiggly.
You can all wait outside.
Now!
Yes.
Wiggly, I need your help.
All right, Wiggly will help you.
Finally, the Crown Prince is coming tomorrow.
This time, our ill fate...
will come to an end.
All of the guards are used to watching the palace gates and Geunjeongjeon Hall.
They have passed out a sketch of him.
It will be hard for him to escape.
We will have to watch this place, so not even a rat can get past.
Otherwise, we will all die.
- Do you understand? - Yes!
Crown Prince.
The palace is surrounded by traps.
Do you think you can live and become King?
All right, let's go.
Why are you all wearing masks?
My lord, we are performers. We are here to dance.
It is unlucky to take off masks, so please let us through.
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Take them off!
It really is unlucky.
It is very unlucky if it takes too long.
You may enter.
Let's hurry up and go in.
Next.
You made it in safely.
It was thanks to you.
We could have been in trouble if you had not switched the sketch.
That is all I can do to help.
There are many guards, so please be careful.
Come on.
They are guarding Geunjeongjeon Hall very tightly as we expected.
The sketch was switched out? What do you mean?
I am sorry, Minister.
Catch whoever is responsible right away.
Stop right there!
Stop!
Who are you people?
We are performers who are here to dance today.
Wait, the ceremony is not this way.
We are not so smart, so we got a bit lost.
That voice... I've heard it somewhere before.
Where would you have heard this nice voice before?
Take off their masks!
I have a rather large head. It doesn't come off easily once I put it on.
- Take that mask off him. - Run!
Catch them now!
Over there.
Take off their masks now.
Yes, Minister.
You can't.
You really shouldn't.
The former Minister of Government Administration and Head Prosecutor.
You two are up to all kinds of things now.
What in the world are you doing here?
I was fired from government.
I had a hard time making a living, so I took up dancing and performing.
- Take them away and lock them up. - Yes.
- You go after the others. - Yes, Sir!
There they are!
- Catch them! - Yes, Sir!
Over there!
Oh my, oh my.
There were so many guards. How did you get in?
I got in before the guards got too bad.
- Do you understand? - Yes!
That is why you told me to leak the information to Dae Mok on purpose.
Thanks to you, the guards are looking into men coming in through the gates.
That's how His Highness was able to come in before they were looking.
Thank you.
Thanks to you both, I entered the palace safely.
Thank us once you safely ascend to the throne.
It is still too early.
Your Highness, the incense seems too strong.
It was a precious gift from the King.
He said it clears the mind and brings calm to the heart.
I will open a window to clear the air.
Leave it.
What is this?
This is incense that makes people sleepy.
This is tea that gets rid of sleepiness.
All of my court ladies suddenly fainted.
Oh my goodness.
I think they may have been poisoned.
- Tell the doctor now. Go! - All right.
Mister, please open the door.
This child is allowed into the greenhouse whenever she wants.
Yes, the King said I can play in there.
Follow me.
There is big trouble, My Lord.
What is it?
It's him... this man.
This is the man the King ordered us to arrest.
I just saw him running away toward Hangwongdong.
A court lady with me chased after him, but she is only a woman.
Wiggly.
Good job.
It was nothing.
Please be careful.
You could change the color and pattern.
The shape of the jar could not have been changed.
It has to be one of these jars.
Your Majesty.
The ministers are ready for you.
All right.
Your Majesty.
There is a scratch on your belt.
Get a different one.
Yes, please wait one moment.
Your Majesty, let us go to Geunjeongjeon Hall now.
I heard people were arrested for entering the palace illegally.
Go there now.
Bring them from the Euigeumbu to Geunjeongjeon Hall.
Yes, Your Majesty. Let's go.
What is taking the eunuch so long?
I apologize, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty.
The boss of the pack carriers and his people entered the palace.
The former Minister of Government Administration and others were arrested.
But, the boss has not been found yet.
So, they lost him?
Make sure he cannot get anywhere near Geunjeongjeon Hall.
Yes, Your Majesty.
No, I'd better go there right now.
The broken belt is not a problem. Just put it on.
Yes, Your Majesty.
It is not even broken. Why did the eunuch say...
Where are my clothes?
Your Majesty, you are not completely dressed yet.
I am heading to Geunjeongjeon Hall right this instant.
His Majesty, the King, is entering!
The former Minister of Government Administration, Head Prosecutor
and Officer of Administration.
They snuck into the palace and I arrested them all.
Free them from their restraints and let them up.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, please sit on your throne.
Stop!
He is a fake. I am the real King!
Guards, what are you doing?
Get that fake out of here!
Fake, you say?
I am the real one.
I am the King of Joseon.
[The Crown Prince has entered Geunjeongjeon Hall.]
How in the world did he get inside Geunjeongjeon Hall?
Which one is the real one?
This one?
That one?
Goodness sakes.
Prime Minister, do you know which one is the King?
Same robes and same mask.
How am I supposed to know?
You really don't know which one is the real Crown Prince?
This is a chance sent from heaven.
We need to find the real one and catch him.
Lock all the doors and do not let anyone in!
Yes, Minister.
Of the two of you, which one is the King?
Give us evidence that you are the real King.
On this spot today...
the fate of Joseon will be decided.
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[Ruler: Master of the Mask]
Which of you is the King?
Provide evidence that you are the real King.
I will prove it first.
He will die in few days.
How dare he try to return as King?
He will never survive today.
You should both remove your masks.
Take a look, everyone!
He is the fake!
What are you all doing?
Arrest the fake right now.