CJ ENTERTAINMENT presents
a FINEWORKS FILM KEYMAKER production
Executive Producer JEONG TAE-SUNG
Year of 1398, 7 years since it was established,
foreign intrusion and the issue on proclaiming the crown prince
threw Joseon Dynasty into a disorder.
SHIN HA-KYUN
JANG HYUK
KANG HAN-NA
KANG HA-NEUL
You dirty mutt!
Directed by AHN SANG-HOON
EMPIRE OF LUST
YEAR OF 1398 7TH YEAR UNDER KING TAEJO'S REIGN Now when we founded this new kingdom to renew the nation breaking the old evil,
if the founding contributors of nation still possess the private army
this is evidently nothing but an absurd act
which can disperse and weaken the nation's power.
Therefore, your majesty, we should vest all the private armies
in the great army to reunite the military strength
LORD SAMBONG, JUNG DO-JEON and have the battle formation drill be proceeded without delay.
And have the battle formation drill be proceeded without delay.
JO JOON If tens of thousands of soldiers start training suddenly,
it would invite the unnecessary misunderstanding by the Great Ming.
KING TAEJO it would invite the unnecessary misunderstanding by the Great Ming.
We cannot afford that.
So does your lordship, the first vice-premier, put
the Great Ming's mood ahead of our own interest?
HA RYOON Then would you rather want this country to suffer war?
Watch your mouth! How dare you...
You all be quiet!
We just founded the new kingdom.
And how can't everyone unite the mind for the country?
Your majesty.
The supreme commander Jo Young-gyu
and commander of Right Army Kim Min-jae request an audience.
Granted.
Your humble subject, Jo Young-gyu completed the mission of subjugating
the northern savages indebted to your royal favor.
Welcome back! You must've suffered many hardships.
Commander of the right army, Kim Min-jae pay a low reverence to your majesty.
I was informed about your distinguished service at this battle.
Much pleasure is with me when I see you
as you remind me as a young man.
- Lord First Vice-Premier. - Your majesty.
You lead to console and encourage with a celebration
the two commanders who brought us big victory.
As you command, your majesty.
First call is 20 silver coins, 20 coins anyone?
- Twenty! - We have 20!
21 anyone?
- 21! - Good, 21 from the gentleman.
Anyone calling 22? 22 silver coins!
Look who is here!
Isn't this Commander Kim who won the deadly battle in the north?
ROYAL PRINCE JUNG-AN, LEE BANG-WON Isn't this Commander Kim who won the deadly battle in the north?
How have you been, your highness?
Can't be better all thanks to you!
The youngest born of my stepmother became the crown prince.
Yes, I know.
Are you here because of that?
I don't understand...
I am asking you're here since you're worried
if I, Lee Bang-won is sad not becoming a crown prince.
And I heard your father-in-law did a great part in proclaiming him.
How could it be?
It's it his majesty's decision to crown a prince.
I sincerely envy your father-in-law.
He shouldn't have any worry
as he has a strong man like you right next to him.
Anyway, let's talk more
at the feast later.
I get going.
Thief! Catch him!
Ouch!
Please don't!
Are you trying to cripple a child for stealing an ornament?
He's just a starving child.
For you, this is only the means to feed yourself for a few days.
But this is the only gift from my mother who I cannot meet anymore.
So please take this and buy the food with it.
And do not try to do the things like this again.
Do you understand?
Everyone has a precious thing that cannot be taken away.
I made a gaffe, lord.
Please forgive my disrespect.
Let's go.
You met Prince Jung-an.
Yes.
He pretends to be a toothless tiger
but he cannot cheat me.
He's just hiding his claws, I can see that.
You also know his character.
It'd be a huge mistake
if you only see him as a friend like before.
You understand?
Yes, sir.
You will be assigned to be the commander of the great army
so you'd better get prepared.
But sir...
haven't I made myself clear that I want to retire after this battle?
But the state of affairs doesn't allow you that luxury.
The youngest son of second queen became the crown prince.
The reform of military system offended the other princes a lot, too.
We need to use the outside enemy to ease the within complaints.
We should attack the east of Liaohe River.
All you have to to is to follow the order.
Did you get well?
Thanks to herbal medicine you sent, I got much better now.
PRINCESS KYUNG-SOON DAUGHTER OF KING TAEJO Thanks to herbal medicine you sent, I got much better now.
Good to hear.
Get well soon and you should give a birth to this family's heir.
Please don't, Father.
I'm here myself
as I wanted to give something to my son-in-law.
KIM JIN, SON OF KIM MIN-JAE - Bring it in. - Yes, your majesty.
You shall open it.
Isn't this?
Do you remember it, Lord Sambong?
It's a scent bag.
It's too precious to give to my grandson.
This is what a father-in-law gives to his son-in-law by tradition,
so you should carry it with you all the time.
Inscrutable are the king's favor, your majesty.
And that scent bag is also the expression
to urge the son-in-law to produce an heir...
You get it?
You shouldn't be here.
One must not be late for the celebration for him.
You'd better get going.
- I should leave first. - Sure.
Let me propose a toast.
This drink might help you be more productive tonight.
Oh, is that so?
Yes, my lord.
Oh, you're finally here!
How come the hero of the night
be so late?
My apologies, your highness. There were some family affairs...
The powerful family surely has lots of affairs to handle...
Lord Sambong can't make it.
Well well...
Like father-in-law,
like son-in-law.
How come can they be
not occupied when they
desperately try to steal all others' thunders?
Haven't I told you?
Your lordship should've trained yourself better
to be able to move quickly!
Don't you think?
Drink!
This is Gahee.
And she prepared the dance which is in trend in Ming Dynasty
only for tonight's feast.
Dance has its own artistry and manners.
Your lordship should be aware of such things.
How dare you humble thing!
Tonight will be your last day on earth!
Please forgive her.
She even hasn't turned up her hair yet.
So please have a mercy.
What? She's still a virgin?
Good then!
Then I'll be her man.
I'd rather die right here
than to let it be so.
Rather die?
I'll teach you manners tonight!
Please stop.
You think I'm your subordinate
as you distinguished yourself at war and found favor with his majesty?
Please stop.
I see. You want to be her man too?
Good, then.
Then let our swords find
who should be her man. Draw your sword!
It is true that I'm the least favorite son of his majesty
but how could you make this scene
in front of a royal prince?
Your highness.
How about having her decide who should be her man?
It could be an idea!
I am here to celebrate
but is ignored by others because of that girl
and now I might have to see the blood! No way!
Either of your lordships must accept the girl's choice!
I think it shows your heart!
Let's shout out loud
altogether
to celebrate those two?
Hurray!
Why did you do that?
Because you were bleeding.
Well... at least an awkward situation is over now,
you take a rest.
I'll be in a trouble if you leave me like this.
What do you mean?
Even here at courtesans' house,
the girl who gets deserted on the first night
is said to be unlucky and no man comes for her.
LEE JE SENIOR ADJUTANT TO KIM MIN-JAE
Stop.
It would be enough to show that you are not deserted.
I've heard that you are tough and violent.
But it seems to be wrong.
People say that you kill mercilessly.
As if having a piece of cake.
I just follow the king's order.
How can a man be merciless in taking others' lives?
Stop the nonsense.
Take some rest.
Mom! Mom!
Do you want to do the real revenge?
You really mean to give me that ornament
- if I take out the kitten? - Sure.
My hand is too big...
You will hear the meow.
You go in. I'll wait outside.
Shush!
Don't move!
- You humble thing! - Please help!
How dare you?
Look at him.
The girl he raped the other time turned to be a civilian girl.
And she reported to the district office.
You should've been careful to allure only the lowest class girls!
How could we recognize them only by seeing?
We thought she was a slave as she dressed like one.
Damn it.
Our fathers founded this kingdom and we just want to find their account,
why is it so complicated?
Anyway it happened so...
let's drop it and go back to red-light district.
It's just fine with us
but what should king's son-in-law do when his majesty has
- all his eyes on him? - Damn it.
I never wanted to be king's son-in-law.
What can you do?
It's your destiny to have such powerful
grandfather and father.
Speaking of which...
- have you heard the rumor? - What rumor?
The rumor has widely spread that
his father stole a courtesan's cherry last night.
Are you serious? I knew it.
He pretends to be serious and show dignity...
But inside, he is all the same as other men!
You know how I founded this country.
Yes, your majesty.
Your majesty.
I now present you this sword
because I want you
to be my another self closer than the blood-ties.
I need you more than anybody else
for me and my crown prince.
So now I close down
the old military system from the previous dynasty
and have it restructured as one great army
controlling three services.
Hold this sword for me by my side.
And protect the crown price with it.
This is my first request and royal command.
And I now name Kim Min-jae, commander of the right army
as the supreme commander of the new great army.
I shall obey the command, your majesty.
How could he do this to me?
It's a serious demotion now that his majesty appointed me
as the Minister of Culture and Education
when I spent all my life in the battle field!
Great. Good.
This country would be put under the control of
Lord Sambong and Commander Kim Min-jae!
That is not quite right.
Kim Min-jae is...
only Lord Sambong's dog.
What I would like to tell you is...
here's no one who has given bigger contributions in
founding this kingdom than your highness.
But it makes me so upset to see others but yourself
control the important state affairs.
That's right. You need to read the moves.
- Just like that! - My lord!
I like being like this. I mean it.
But your highness...
I need to get her service tonight no matter what.
Let her in whenever she's ready.
But she serves one man
- and only sells her artistry. - Hey!
I told you to bring her in. No matter what.
Understood.
Sir.
Look there!
What are you doing? Come down quick!
There is the least of custom that even a low life should follow,
there is a heart to keep even for a courtesan like me.
If you keep insisting on my service,
I'd rather jump out of here.
Who would care or call you
a virtuous woman even if you die like this?
You'll be remembered as
a mad girl who killed herself for nothing.
I'd rather like to be remembered as a mad girl killing herself
than to sell my smiles
in the arms of men like you!
What?
Gahee!
Why are you doing this?
Please don't.
You can't do that.
Please!
My lord!
Please don't, sir!
Sir!
Who would guarantee
if things like this wouldn't happen again?
She rejected any request
from any man
carrying this handkerchief in her bosom
since she became your woman.
I will let her leave here
as soon as she recovers.
What's your plan?
You are not planning to take her under your custody.
She is also one of those girls
who can survive
when the bees come for the flowers.
So the scentless flowers don't belong here.
I just can tell her to go her own way.
LADY JUNG, WIFE OF KIM MIN-JAE
Are you that pure and innocent to trust a man?
How dare you, lowly thing tried to drag the Lord down?
I guess what you needed is this.
Leave now and do not ever come back
unless you want to hinder the Lord's future.
I thought what would be the way for you, Lord.
Your benefit on me was way too big...
The messenger from Chuihyang-roo.
So I became fond of you.
But I am afraid that I could drag you down...
So I would like to leave with my heart sent out in this letter,
Please
be well.
Lady Gahee!
Sir.
I was wondering about you... You're as beautiful as I heard.
Your compliment is above my deserts, your highness.
Make yourself at home and be my friend.
I prepared a humble gift for you.
It's 'Retired Life' by Wei Ying-wu.
I made it myself even though I'm not good
as I heard that you are fond of poems...
It's a bit embarrassing to tell you
but I write myself.
What do you write?
It's just the small stories of our world.
Please take a look sometimes.
Yes, your highness.
His lordship, King's son-in-law is here.
- Guess she is my father's... - Yes, sir.
Let me greet you. My name is Gahee.
What were you two talking? You seemed really close.
Please take a look.
Noble and humble are different species.
But out in our world each has separate noble deals.
Let me leave.
What do you think? Isn't it great?
Yes, it is.
Very good, indeed.
You need to lower yourself and keep the integrity!
How could you bring the girl to your house?
Did you forget that we're King's in-laws?
Such an imprudent behaviour when you need to help
the Crown Prince conquer the north!
Did you forget what your life would be if I did not take you?
No better than wildered animals living with barbarians.
I made you my son-in-law even though I knew that
you are born by a barbarian woman.
Do you think Jin could be king's son-in-law
if I didn't take your offer?
Are you threatening me to reveal Jin is not your real son?
Are you trying to humiliate me using my daughter's flaw?
I would not have been on board for all this in the first place
if I ever were to break the promise I made you.
How could you be so rude to sneak in?
Please leave.
I never imagined that
you would be my father's concubine.
I thought you were dead.
I almost died... but survived.
To live and to die makes no difference
to a lowlife like me.
Why did you disappear so suddenly then?
Do you know...
how desperately I was to look for you?
Did you look for me?
Sure.
I'm so happy to have you nearby.
Even though as a concubine,
but I am your father's woman now.
Do you intend to commit immorality?
Please leave.
Lady, her highness wishes to see you.
Are you done reading?
How was it?
Interesting.
The story of the lord in exile and the courtesan loving him...
It is sad yet beautiful at the same time.
Good to hear.
Anything else you want to add?
- The writing reminded me... - Are you inside?
I'm sorry.
I hope I didn't interrupt your pleasant conversation.
Not at all. Please come in.
Please continue.
When I was at courtesans' house,
I heard a similar story like yours from a silk peddler.
- You did? - Yes.
But that story was different from yours...
How different? Tell me.
When the noble man returns home after recindment,
he hurts the courtesan and leaves alone
as he is afraid if she becomes an obstacle for his success.
Poor thing.
Is that the end? Just like that?
But that courtesan survives
and pays a noble man a revenge.
Really? How?
Well...
I haven't heard that part yet.
He promised to tell me when he comes next time.
It's just a passing time story but it tears my heart.
It can't be true.
- A man can't be that evil. - You're right.
It would be the made-up story.
But be sure to tell me the ending
when you hear from the peddler next time.
I will, madame.
The dead girl comes back to life.
- Are you kidding? - Wait!
So you're saying
the girl you killed to tie her tongues
comes back in your life as your father's concubine.
I felt anxious when you were obsessed with that girl.
It was not really like you.
Damn it!
It was my fault to be blinded by her beauty.
I would be deadly intimidated if I were you now.
Shouldn't you inform your mother about this?
No, no.
I'll tie her tongue for sure.
Don't come out! It is dangerous!
Who ordered you to do this?
- Sir! - Lady!
Gahee!
- Bring the doctor! - Yes, sir.
Lady!
Lady.
Assassins at the princess' residence!
Who could dare to send the assassins to the prime commander's?
We should be eradicate who did this
and made them to pay for their sins.
But at the same time, we can't ignore the fact that
the servants of the prime commander possessed the swords for fight
when their master leads to abolish the private armies of the noble.
Are you calling the servants who grabbed the swords
to protect their master private soldiers?
We need to reveal who threatened the lives of
princess, king's son-in-law and prime commander, your majesty.
Who should we investigate and blame
as all the assassins are dead?
And servants with swords can't be nothing but private soldiers.
It would be the right thing to do for the prime commander
to show initiative to vest his servants to great army.
I have but myself to blame for this.
I'll send all the servants related to this accident to great army
so that it doesn't become an issue any more.
I will forbid
further discussion on this matter.
I'll strictly reprimand anyone who mentions this again.
Beware!
Isn't this his lordship, the prime commander?
What brought your precious presence here?
I came to hunt together as it's been a while.
I'll be more than happy! You're always welcomed.
Let it begin!
Your skills didn't rust at all.
I was just lucky
as everyone here is very fast and good.
Of course they are as fast as wild animals
since they do nothing but hunting everyday.
Was it you
to have sent me the guests, your highness?
I'm so sorry to hear you think me that way.
How could you train and extend private soldiers like this?
You know...
I'm just amusing myself
by hunting animals with these playboys.
Then please send them to great army.
Why are you trying to go through
the large scale military training at the timing like this?
To unite all the military power of the nation as one army.
Are you trying to attack the east of Liaohe River,
or aiming the throne using the young crown prince?
You're going too far.
Well...
you might not understand
the real reason for this training.
As you are just a henchman of Lord Sambong.
Private soldiers are dividing the nation's power...
Min-jae.
Look, Lord Kim Min-jae.
I want to hear your thoughts, not the ones of Lord Sambong.
Is this man sitting in front of me
Kim Min-jae
or Lord Sambong, Jung Do-jeon?
Are you satisfied with playing Lord Sambong's right hand man?
I don't belong to anyone.
I just serve the king
and protect the people with my sword.
I wish it would be what you really mean.
Are you that happy?
Yes, I am, sir.
Didn't expect other lords would assist me that much.
Lord Ha said...
Yes?
How we could investigate the dead
and who we could blame?
But can you tell me...
who would get rid of
the dog's bowl when the dog dies?
Of course the owner should...
Do you really think it would be that simple
to get it done by killing a fierce dog
using some mutts, my lord?
If they killed that girl then
do you think you can sit there
and have the drink
with me now?
It's quite amusing that your lordship's security is at stake
upon this mad girl's life.
You know inscrutable are the ways of Heaven.
This incident would
make things easier for us.
You know who Kim Min-jae's mother was?
She was a Jurchen geisha.
A man naturally longs for his mother's love.
Sir, there seems to be a rat poking its nose.
I know.
Your highness surely takes after his majesty, a god of archery!
I think it's the time for peony to bloom.
Lady, the message arrived
saying the silk peddler came at a linen shop.
- Wait here. - Yes, ma'am.
Are you there?
Anyone here?
What brought you here?
We should finish the talk
we couldn't finish last time.
Do you mean a talk
like this?
Yes.
Now we are talking.
You know you're beheaded
if you commit the moral sin.
Of course.
The one who committed
and the counter-part, both get beheaded.
That's why
we should tune together
so that we can live together.
There's no way out for you like before.
No one would come in.
Forget the peddler.
It's the false message I made up to bring you out.
Peddler? What peddler?
Did you really believe that?
What the heck...
I just made it up
to entertain the poor princess.
We need an excuse
to have fun, don't you think?
Yes, you're right. Absolutely right.
But before you take what you want
you need to give me something in return.
I will give you...
whatever you say.
Give me this as a token of your affection.
But that is...
given by his majesty, the King.
It's the token to show that we risk our lives.
It has to be as precious as this.
Right...
Whatever you say.
Oh, my...
What are you doing?
I'm sorry, sir.
It is my fault...
Did you laugh?
Pardon?
No, your grace.
You laughed at me?
Laugh?
How dare you?
What are you doing?
This bastard...
he put the dirt on my shoe but laughed.
It is my fault, sir.
You heard him? It is his fault.
This old man took care of you like your arms and legs
since you were born.
Follow me.
Fa... father.
Come to the next market.
Uncle! Look at this.
I got these at dawn
and it's still fresh! What do you think?
Get up.
And try to block me.
I told you to get up! Now!
Father, it's all my fault!
Madame, please move aside. It's father disciplining his own son.
Please reprimand me for my lack of virtue
not to serve my husband properly.
It's not your business to interrupt.
What is this fuss all about?
Sir.
He is the king's son-in-law before he is your son.
It's really embarrassing to do this in front of all the servants!
Your overprotection causes him to walk over the servants
and to get along with vulgar people
even when he cannot properly draw the sword!
What should I do when you made a king's son-in-law
that I never wanted to be?
My lord!
You treat him like this as he is not your real son?
Do you really think that way?
If not,
there is no reason for you to get rage like this.
I have never seen Jin that way.
The problem lies in you if you think the matter that way.
I didn't say anything to you as I have conscience at least.
But it is quite hilarious to hear it from you
who is henpecked by concubine.
I can take everything
but I will not endure if you treat my son bad.
I hope you have not forgotten
who made you come this far.
Can I ask...
for whom you and your father did it?
It's Gahee, your highness.
May I come in?
Please come.
I was worried about you.
Don't just suffer patiently. Please say whatever you have inside.
No, I don't deserve it.
I hope you can forget about today too.
Yes, I will.
But since you are here,
we shall chat all night.
- Have you met the peddler? - Yes.
I heard the ending.
So what happened to that geisha?
The noble man's mother heard that story
and incited...
Please let me in!
But the poor girl's mother who tried to appeal the injustice
got hurt instead.
Mother!
Mo... mother!
The bearer mistook
her mother
as the courtesan.
How could it happen?
Maybe it was Heaven's will.
Her mother died for her.
How would your highness
end the story if it were yours?
Well...
I cannot think of any
as it is too sad and heartbreaking.
Failed again.
I really want to be good at archery like you, my brother!
You would get better soon
if you take after his majesty.
Here comes his majesty, the King.
Father the king!
I told you not to come to the palace if not ordered!
What is the reason?
You made me get blood of thousands on my hand.
But as it is over, you don't need a son
who has blood on his hands?
How dare you!
Please stop anger, your majesty.
You frightened
our precious crown prince.
Listen Min-jae.
Lord Kim Min-jae.
Are you satisfied with playing Lord Sambong's right hand man?
I hope you have not forgotten who made you come this far.
You look pensive.
What is bothering you?
No.
I was just looking back the past days.
By the way,
it's been quite a while since you moved in with me,
did you inform your mother about this?
Well...
If you lost the contact,
I can find her for you.
It would not take long if I send out a few people.
You cannot find her.
Did you spread her ashes in that river?
Yes.
Lord, please don't...
You should have told me!
I couldn't
as it broke my heart.
I am deeply sorry.
No.
I promise now... I'll protect you.
Against any threat.
I'll definitely keep you safe.
- Madame. - Stop.
What are you doing? Burn everything!
Lady.
Please calm down, sir.
You can hurt herself, my lord!
I'm sorry.
But thank god it's just burnt on the edge.
I'm sorry for your mother.
Why did you do that?
It's your mother's relic!
What should I do for you
if you do this to me?
It is already enough that I can do things to you.
I'm sorry that
I can't give you more.
I had a dream.
What kind of dream?
People gathered and danced together.
And the place seems to be where you don't have to hurt others
or draw your sword aiming against others.
Everyone was very happy together as one, all equally.
And you and I were there
hand in hand smiling at each other.
And I felt the warmth of your hand.
It surely is the good dream.
Gahee...
I can feel your grief.
I just want to live with you
just like in the dream I had.
I won't let go of this hand
no matter what.
Can you promise the same?
Yes, my lord.
It's been a while that we sit down together.
Yes, indeed.
So what made you
come to visit this old man?
I asked a question to prime commander
when he visited me once but couldn't hear the answer.
So today I am here to hear it from you.
What is the real reason for the formation training?
To build the great Joseon Dynasty
attacking the east of Liaohe River.
I think I heard this story before.
What do you mean?
The story of a troop who left for Liaohe River
but returned for the surprise attack in capital.
You went too far.
Do you mean that I have some other goal in my mind?
No.
This way or that way we go, does it make difference
if we could live happily for years to come?
You know what happened last time when I recited this poem to someone?
There are groups of people who build up the private soldiers
using hunting and playing polo as excuses.
But I think it would be right
to punish them severely
and to take in the slack the army
so that we can put right from the root of the country.
If we forbid hunting and polo for military appropriation,
it could demoralize the meritorious retainers
and turn them into enemies.
Do you mean that you can do whatever you want
as you contributed to build the new country?
I declare to forbid hunting and polo as of today.
Confiscate weapons and horses used for them.
I'm here to deliver his majesty's order.
He ordered all the horses except the minimum number
you need for the transportation to belong to the great army
and also declared to forbid hunting and polo.
What did you just say?
Forbid what?
Hunting and polo.
Forbidding hunting and polo.
What made his majesty
become so weak like this?
Can I decide which horse to keep?
Yes, sir.
Thank you.
Look, Min-jae.
I only have that horse left
so there's no horse to give out.
What should I do?
Don't think Prince Jung-an easy.
We can't stop him this way.
He might hit us back.
Then it would put us in danger!
We didn't found this dynasty to be killed by him!
I think it's the time.
Before we attack the east of Liaohe River
we should hit Prince Jung-an first.
But when? It's crucial.
Day of a white monkey.
As everyone will be enjoying the feast all night
we can attack them taking advantages of confusion.
They must know it too and would not miss the day
to mobilize their army.
We can finish everything by afternoon
when his majesty wakes up.
Do you think we can succeed?
It's totally up to the prime commander.
Hold this sword for me by my side.
And protect the crown prince with it.
This is my first request and royal command.
Don't forget who made the wild animal into a human being like today.
You shall risk your life for me and the king.
This is the scent bag that his majesty gave to his son-in-law.
Time has almost come
for what you and I worked together for.
I'll send you the message in advance.
When your plan is accomplished,
not that Kim's clan will fall
but the entire army of country will also be paralyzed.
Then...
what would happen to the prime commander?
What... do you think?
I shall leave
as it is already quite late.
She is the girl I told you about.
Treat this as your mother and your duty from now on.
Do not ever forget
how your mother died.
It is peony. Take this in your mind.
But thank god it's just burnt on the edge.
Prince Jung-an shall attack with his private soldiers.
He would aim the east gate.
Allocate the force outside the city inside the palace.
- You should be fully prepared. - Here it is, commander.
I would like to meet you discreetly on a white monkey day.
I knew it. She's no different than others.
Is it the medicine for the princess?
Yes, sir.
I see, give me that.
I'll carry it myself.
It would be difficult for me to attend the feast
as I feel suddenly dizzy.
Don't worry. I'll explain to the king well
so that he doesn't have to be worried.
Your highness, Kim Min-jae is said to start to move.
- How long did I sleep? - A bit less than 2 hours.
Even Heaven shall not know
what you would do today.
Let me pay the respect to your majesty and your highness.
Where is princess?
She could not come as she is a bit ill so sent her regards to you.
Gosh, is she ill?
Not in a serious condition.
She seemed to feel dizzy as she is a bit feeble.
If sister is ill,
please send her the herbal medicine, your majesty.
Yes...
Due to that...
I would like to return to attend her. Please allow, your majesty.
Of course, I will.
He's such a sweet husband.
Any message from peony?
We sent the soldiers to the appointed place.
- Is everything ready? - Yes, sir.
Everything is perfectly prepared.
I'll forgive what you did last time.
However...
we should make it sure today.
I can't stand being lost to anyone.
Once you receive the token of my affection, you should give me something in return.
I changed my mind
that your father shall do better than you who cannot behave
like a person should.
Cannot behave?
Are you crazy?
Repeat that again.
Repeat with your filthy mouth!
This filthy mouth. I shall reap this...
Attack!
What is the fuss?
Go and find out now!
Your majesty, your highness,
you should shelter yourselves.
What are you looking at? Go and guard the king!
Stop right now!
Your majesty, they plotted treason against you.
No, they cannot be.
It should be Prince Jung-an who set up the soldiers!
Lord Sambong!
How dare you lie in front of the king?
Bang-won, how dare you?
Your majesty, Kim Min-jae assigned the soldiers at the east gate
plotting the treason against you!
It's slander, your majesty!
If he is not plotting the treason,
how come the soldiers to guard outside the capital
are all inside the palace?
Lord Sambong and Kim Min-jae plotted treason to kill me and other lords
who found out about their relative, and king's son-in-law, Kim Jin's adultery
and to cover it before your majesty finds out about it.
What do you talk about?
Who having an affair with whom?
How could I believe you
telling me my son-in-law committed the moral sin?
Your majesty,
I have an evidence that they cannot deny.
Let them in!
Here are the sinners!
My princess!
Father!
I declare the end of the feast.
Imprison the sinners
and others...
return home!
How could this trouble happen?
Whose letter is it?
Lady Gahee told me
to give this to your highness after 9 PM.
You would be able to see the end of the tale
if you come to the storage now.
Madame!
Get off!
I shall listen to what she has to say.
Madame, it is just...
that bitch allured me...
But her face doesn't look like
that of a seducer.
So tell me,
why did you make me find out?
Can your highness
forgive the husband who cheated you
and stay with him all your life?
How dare you?
I can put you in death if I talk to his majesty, the king.
I did not long for the life from the beginning.
But I didn't want to harm Lord Kim
and came up with the only solution for the humble thing like me.
Please understand this.
I do not care about me but Lord Kim should... please.
Who are you all?
That's what I know.
Bang-won is not easy fella
so we should've not shown any rustiness to him.
That is why I believed in you and asked.
Is this your only answer
for my sincere heart?
Let me die for this.
I will spare your life
as princess requested.
But you will have to kill
the girl discreetly within tonight.
Why are you silent?
Are you defying the royal command?
Are you trying to put me and crown prince in danger
to give them excuse to overthrone us?
Shut her mouth by killing her.
It is the royal command!
So it was all planned in the beginning.
Using me to take revenge for your mother?
Tell me.
Does it make any difference if I tell you the truth?
You know it too well,
nothing can be taken back even if I deny all this.
Do you really want me to kill you?
I would not have started it at all if I were afraid of the death.
If there were sin for me,
it would be me born as a humble girl
and survived.
How can it be a sin?
It is sin for a low life like me.
Because I am not even a human being.
This country values a cow more than three low lives.
Nobody is punished for raping and killing a humble girl.
But you need to die if you rape your father's concubine.
You mean during all those time that we shared together...
you never loved me? Even for a moment?
I died when my mother died.
I cannot forgive king's son-in-law even he pays for it with his life.
I would have done anything to make him pay for his sin.
This is...
All that I can say.
No.
If so, it does not explain why you informed the princess.
You were to upset the plan
as you were trying to save me!
Just kill me.
Only my death will give you life.
Enough.
Do not forgive me.
I will never
forgive you.
So...
you need to live.
Your highness, please...
I told everyone to return home!
The girl and Kim Min-jae ran away, your majesty.
What should you do?
With that Kim Min-jae who committed high treason
for running away disobeying the royal command?
From now on,
I shall handle
all the things related to this.
So you are claiming your innocence?
This is really unfair.
I frightened her a bit to get back
what that humble thing stole from me.
I see.
I will believe in you as you are my husband.
I will explain to my father the King and ask for his forgiveness.
Thank you, madame.
But since sometime back...
you didn't smell the bag of scent.
That is...
And instead
I could smell the same scent from Gahee.
But I couldn't talk about it as it was a thing
beyond humane imagination.
But if you told me the truth at least just now
I should not have done this far.
Put fire!
Fire!
Watch out!
Please give me the chance to get rid of him.
Please get on the boat, sir.
I won't go without you.
I'll follow you if I survive.
How could I go alone leaving you behind?
Do not worry.
It won't be long.
So be sure to survive.
No!
My lord!
Lord!
My lord, please!
Sir!
My lord!
No! My lord!
Lord!
My lord...
Sir.
Come here!
Please hide!
I promised to protect you.
What should you do, sir...
No matter what happens...
I made a pledge to you.
My lord!
No, my lord!
My lord!
No! My lord!
I won't let go of this hand
no matter what.
- Can you promise the same, too? - Yes, my lord.
I had a dream.
What kind of dream?
People gathered and danced together.
And the place seemed to be
the place you don't have to hurt others
or draw your sword aiming against others.
Everyone was very happy together as one, all equally.
And you and I were there
hand in hand smiling at each other.
It surely is the good dream.
I would like to go there
with you, my lord.
They could not recover the corpse.
I see.
Let all the names of
those who involved and the family of Kim Min-jae
omitted from all the record.
Instead, put the names of
his adjutant Lee Je
and Lord Sambong in there.
As you command!
November 1400,
Prince Jung-an, Lee Bang-won ascended the throne.
He is Joseon Dynasty's 3rd king, Taejong the Great.