CAPTIVATING THE KING
sir
This is not the way to court.
Whose orders have you come for?
Let me take over.
Let him go.
- Good! - Good!
Please come in.
Why so long?
You must run as fast as possible if I call you.
Have you forgotten that's the job of a gidaeryeong ?
You're basic.
I must give you a severe punishment.
Don't expect me to let you off the hook for what happened...
that night.
There's no way I would dare think that.
Me
I've forgotten what happened that night.
Forgot it?
Just as you like!
I miss you.
Why are you silent?
I had thought that Your Majesty
won't call me again forever.
I deliberately punished you to stay at home
and contemplate your deeds
to protect you from the kingdom hall.
What is my fate now?
Apparently you know about the bet.
I will remember Sang-hwa
so that this conversation will not be discovered
by anyone outside the palace.
Please tell me.
You guide me,
who must come as soon as I call.
I will too.
I'll come right away...
if you call me.
Who do you think will win?
Whoever wins,
Kang Mong-woo remains in danger.
This is really a critical situation.
This…
Jangsaeng.
Jangsaeng ?
What is jangsaeng ?
Situation when the game is deadlocked
without anyone winning.
Meaning, draw.
How did it happen?
He succeeded.
He can stay alive.
It is said that a good sign can only be seen once
in a thousand years.
I've never seen anything like this in my life playing Baduk .
He's been playing Baduk all his life,
but only recently saw the results of this game.
I've only just seen something like this.
Too bad.
However, if you win,
I intend to take him to the Qing Dynasty,
and made it a gift to the Emperor.
The Emperor also liked to play Baduk .
He will surely be amazed to hear the results of this game.
I'm happy if you're satisfied.
Yeongchwijeong.
I've heard about that place.
Can I see it?
I don't allow anyone to go in there,
but if you want,
I'll open the door to Yeongchwijeong for you.
Let's go there.
Didn't you hear the King's words?
You just stay here.
I heard
You are under your trust.
I'm just gidaeryeong who has to come immediately when called
to play Baduk .
Did you deliberately make the game a draw?
Sorry sir.
However, it is very difficult to create a tie in Baduk .
I was just lucky so it ended in a draw.
If you say you are lucky, it means Heaven is helping you.
A really arrogant word.
I don't know how long Heaven will be on your side.
Are you sure you're just lucky?
Yes. Looks like my luck is good.
At one point, I noticed there was a strategy I could use to end in a draw.
What's clear, thank goodness you're back.
I'm relieved now.
I really need luck
From now on.
The messenger has come,
but he didn't say anything awkward.
It seems that our worries are meaningless.
I also hope my prediction is wrong.
You sounded confident then.
Apparently your plan is to expel Gidaeryeong
failed again.
However, this is not entirely your fault.
The king broke his promise first,
and that was the wish of the Qing Dynasty envoy. There was no way the King could refuse it.
Head of Directorate.
Did you hear me?
Today, Your Majesty…
humiliated me in front of the Qing Dynasty envoy
and the councils of government.
To make him king,
I am ready to face all suffering.
He trampled on my honor
and all my struggles to maintain my position
as head of the directorate
which is not much.
Even a criminal would not be treated like this.
No one should be able to criticize me if I say anything
want to stop and go home.
Don't talk like that.
I know you're hurt, but...
However,
You are indeed my king, but you are also the only blood of my descendants.
I know it's Heaven's destiny!
How could there be someone who dares to deny the destiny of the Sky?
If there is such a person,
I, Park Jong-hwan, will not be able to accept that!
Of course I understand your feelings.
One day, the King will surely understand his uncle's good intentions.
By the way,
What was the content of the Emperor's message?
No need to worry
about that.
Are you sure?
I've confirmed it with Jung Je-pyo.
Your Majesty's greatest emergency
will soon disappear.
What do you mean?
There is one more message, besides the message from the Emperor?
There was one more message written by Prince Rui.
I'm the Emperor's accomplice, so I can't read it.
Meanwhile, Jung Je-pyo, Prince Rui's accomplice, has read it.
Jung Je-pyo will definitely give it to you soon.
Why did Prince Rui send me a message?
Just by saying this, I've become a spy
and made a big mistake.
I'm telling you this
on the basis of our friendship.
Please say.
What's in the message?
"I want to marry the Princess of Joseon,
namely Princess Jangryeong,
in the hope of strengthening it
relationship between the two nations"
Prince Rui sent a message,
asked permission to marry Princess Jangryeong.
Even though it's called asking for permission,
isn't that actually a commandment?
Marriage of commoners only
carried out with a clear application.
This request is too presumptuous.
Do not permit the marriage, Your Majesty.
Prince Rui sent the message directly.
In my opinion, he might as well have officially proposed.
If you reject it,
something terrible will definitely happen.
Your Majesty,
envoy's companion, Yoo Hyun-bo,
said hearing something from the representative of the envoy, Jung Je-pyo.
What did he say?
Jung Je-pyo said proudly
that Prince Rui was dignified and had a bright future.
So, he is much more influential
from the young Emperor.
So if they get married,
The Qing Dynasty will trust Joseon completely,
and that would certainly be beneficial for Joseon.
Your Majesty.
If you are reluctant to marry Princess Jangryeong,
we can replace her with a royal relative's daughter
the closest to marrying her.
It can't be like that.
Sending a woman other than the Princess is the same as rejecting the proposal.
Previous emperors also did the same thing.
Why not try telling me first?
- Sire... - I already understand what you mean.
I…
will accept
Prince Rui's proposal.
Immediately prepare for Princess Jangryeong's wedding.
Daughter.
I beg you, Your Majesty.
Don't order me to marry Prince Rui.
Why are you silent?
Quickly take Her Royal Highness away!
Honourable,
don't act like this.
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty has been kind to me and my sister all this time.
I knew I should have obeyed your orders.
Prince Rui is a good person to me,
and I also know that this marriage
is for your majesty, the councils, and our government.
Continue it.
However,
I am also in charge of carrying out the will of my late mother.
I haven't even been able to fulfill my mother's will to look after my sister.
How can I survive the marriage
which concerns peace between the two nations?
If I can be honest,
I still have many shortcomings and stupid things.
I will only trouble the Qing Dynasty and Prince Rui.
It's the same
I have troubled Your Majesty, as well as this nation.
I can't live with being a criminal like that,
and when you die,
I will not be able to see the faces of my late father and mother.
your majesty,
have mercy on me just a little.
Please cancel this wedding.
OK, I understand. Now stand up.
I'm not marrying you to him...
just because of my personal wishes.
However,
I am the king of this nation.
I cannot neglect my duties as king.
So, I can't grant your request.
Mong-woo, what would you do if you were me?
How do I...
have to solve problems like this gonma ?
GONMA : CORNERED PIECE
Way not to send Princess Jangryeong
only one.
Even though it's too late, cancel the wedding right now.
I want that too.
However,
I can not.
If
I am against this marriage,
and refused to send Princess Jangryeong there,
What will happen?
Prince Rui will not rule forever.
One day, he must hand over his power to the Emperor.
In this way, Prince Rui was testing Joseon's loyalty.
If Joseon refuses,
the Qing royal council would be furious,
refuses to repatriate Joseon citizens, and will...
ready to fight.
Apparently Prince Rui proposed to the Princess suddenly
to limit the young Emperor's movement
and planning for the future.
I want to have power.
I thought that was the only way I could protect the things I wanted to protect.
That's also the reason I became king.
However, apparently my thoughts were wrong.
Now protect my throne…
instead I prioritized it over protecting what I really wanted.
The king is powerful,
but helpless.
That's how it should be,
and that's what hurts the most.
I'm too reckless.
When he saw the King taking the Grand Prince to gisinje ,
I felt relieved.
However, it turns out it was just a way to stop bad rumors.
Don't blame yourself too much.
Now you have to organize your heart,
and make decisions with a cool head.
Behind this wedding
there must be hidden intentions, not only for the Princess,
but for the Grand Prince too.
I thought so too.
After the Princess left,
they must be planning the Great Prince's wedding.
Everything is easier if the Prince is Grand
no longer live in the palace.
What do you think we should do?
The king has permitted the marriage.
So, this marriage cannot be annulled.
It cannot be avoided or avoided.
However,
This marriage can be exploited.
What do you mean?
So,
through this marriage,
I want to send a spy to Prince Rui's side.
Princesses won't be able to become spies
even though he is indeed intelligent.
First, he doesn't speak Qing
and can't hide his feelings.
I mean, sending a spy in his place.
You mean,
he will be exchanged with someone else?
Can't.
If found out,
The Princess and the Grand Prince will be in danger.
After all, we are not the ones who can decide this.
We need decisions and permission
from the Grand Princess and Prince.
To be honest…
I don't know what the point of all this is.
Don't I still have to live separately from my sister?
I'm sure it will be found out somehow,
and it
will only further endanger the life of the Great Prince.
All the words of His Highness
It is true.
What do you think, Myung-ha?
Don't mind my opinion.
We won't do it if you refuse.
Who will benefit from this?
The beneficiaries are this country and its people.
It's the only way to know
Prince Rui's thoughts about our nation,
and what plans he has.
Are you sure?
Can you swear that this
not for personal gain?
As Her Highness the Princess said,
this is a dangerous thing whose disadvantages outweigh the advantages.
There are much easier ways
if this is for personal gain.
If Your Majesty is not convinced of my sincerity,
no need to agree.
I will follow your wishes.
I don't want the Grand Prince to be in danger because of me.
- So I
agreed to it.
The Grand Prince is sure?
Don't do it for me.
To be honest,
I really don't want you to get married
and go far from me.
However, Big Brother is not the only reason.
This is because I believe in Master.
Moreover, Teacher said this is for the sake of this country and the people.
Of course I have to agree.
So, do you want to start playing Baduk now?
The Great Prince…
Queen father proposed
sent the daughter of a royal relative,
but it stuck in my heart.
What do you mean, you're afraid the person will be replaced?
Don't worry.
The Grand Prince and Princess wouldn't be that smart.
Nobody can guarantee that.
Even more…
We must act if that is true.
However, I'm sure the King
I'll definitely be furious if I find out.
Your Majesty and the Qing Envoy will go hunting tomorrow.
We'll just do it when Your Majesty isn't there.
Want to come hunting tomorrow?
If possible, I want to just stay here.
However,
I want to go with you.
I find it difficult to hide my feelings when I'm with Your Majesty.
That would only raise suspicion.
Does Your Majesty want that to happen?
My goodness.
The Qing Envoy would definitely be very disappointed.
If only three years ago...
you didn't meet me,
now you must be someone's wife and live in peace.
It is impossible for me to become Your Majesty's wife.
So, I will be by your side as gidaeryeong .
However, this is not true.
How can you take revenge with your feelings of love for him?
My feelings for him don't change anything.
In fact, I will take advantage of it.
I will deceive the King with my feelings
and achieve my goals.
I will definitely…
dethroned him.
It's his.
A person's heart is not a Baduk pawn .
You can't control it at will, whether to continue or stop it.
I'm afraid, Miss.
I'm afraid you'll get hurt and suffer again.
I was horrified.
Why be afraid of that?
All the scary things have happened.
Even me
almost died.
Nothing can scare me anymore.
Good night.
What is it?
Sorry, Your Majesty.
I can't ride a horse because of my chronic illness.
Even though it's just knee pain. What chronic disease?
Okay.
Tell the doctor to prepare good medicine
for the Head of Directorate's knee.
Good, Your Majesty.
Thank you very much, Your Majesty.
I don't need the medicine.
Good, Mr. Park.
Wait, Madam.
Hey, how presumptuous of you to dare block him.
You should have done this from the start.
Senior Lady Han.
Please take good care of Bun-yeong.
I will try.
Goodbye, madam.
Senior Lady Han,
what's going on at this time of night?
I want to convey the Queen Mother's order.
He ordered you and all the ladies here
to move to another house.
What? To another house?
- Why... - No need to argue.
Hurry out.
Hey, you. Stop right there.
You're just here because you haven't worked for long.
Yes, Senior Lady Han.
Last night, all the ladies-in-waiting who served the Princess were thrown out
on the orders of Her Majesty the Queen Mother.
Luckily I wasn't expelled, and was able to continue serving Putri.
I don't need your help.
I just want to help him from now on.
Exit, Everyone.
Her Majesty the Queen Mother will not allow it.
I am the future wife of Prince Rui.
Follow my orders and get out quickly!
Honourable.
Almost something bad happened,
but that went off without a hitch.
You are called.
Have you returned?
Not.
The one who called you was Her Majesty the Queen.
I summoned you to entrust the Grand Prince and Princess.
Yesterday,
he said the ladies-in-waiting at the Princess's residence had been completely replaced.
As far as I know, that's the case.
I'd love to help,
but fear even complicates the situation.
Therefore…
Can you at least side with the Princess and the Grand Prince?
I will help the Princess and the Grand Prince
as ordered by the Queen.
So, don't worry.
Thank You.
Your Majesty the Queen.
Senior Lady Dong came.
Should I tell him to come back later?
No need. Tell him to come in.
Your Majesty.
- What do you call… - You bitch!
Do you want to be beaten to death?
How dare you replace the ladies-in-waiting in the Princess's residence!
It seems that Her Majesty misunderstood.
How could I be so presumptuous?
replace the ladies-in-waiting there without orders?
Do not avoid.
I know you often interfere and disrupt palace affairs!
I shouldn't be saying this because it's against the law.
However, let me say that because Her Majesty the Queen has misunderstood me.
As far as I know,
yesterday's incident was at the behest of the Queen Mother.
Very?
I can't possibly lie, especially about things that are obvious.
If Her Majesty the Queen does not believe, please ask the Queen Mother.
If you don't want to,
should I ask?
Your Majesty the Queen.
Is there anything else you want to tell me?
There isn't any.
I will not forget those warm words
which you said to me until I died.
You can go.
You can also go out.
Life is very interesting, yes.
You get a position
and His Majesty's affection just for being able to play Baduk .
Isn't that so?
Your praise is too much.
I was confused as to why Your Majesty would like a lowly Baduk player like you.
However, now I understand.
You're a man,
but it looks strange.
His Majesty the King is weak
to people who have nothing.
He is like that to me.
He has loved me since I was a maid in the Queen Mother's palace.
People
denounced you and me, saying our relationship was immoral.
However, I don't care.
The first person I liked
was Your Majesty when he was still the Grand Prince,
You know that very well.
Do you understand what I mean?
Your Majesty
can throw you out at any time if he gets bored with you.
However, he will never be able to chase me away.
Okay.
Are you
don't believe my words?
I am a personal lady-in-waiting to serve Your Majesty,
and can be his concubine if you want.
A lowly employee like you
can't do anything to me.
I never intended to hurt your feelings.
However,
if you are sure of your feelings,
I wonder why you have to explain this
to me at length.
What
you said earlier?
The Qing Dynasty envoy wishes to see His Majesty.
Tell him to come next time.
If your Majesty has returned from hunting,
I'll ask for permission...
Sorry, Princess.
However, Her Majesty the Queen Mother has allowed it.
Help
tell him to wait a moment.
Good, Your Highness.
Honourable…
What should I do?
Please come in.
Her Royal Highness Princess.
I have to convey the gift that Prince Rui gave.
Please open the curtains.
Good.
Me
very happy to be able to see
His Majesty's face directly.
This is a gift
from Prince Rui.
can i ask…
What's this?
Qing dynasty bride's dress.
As soon as I put on those clothes,
meaning Her Majesty is no longer the Princess of Joseon,
but rather the wife of the Qing king's representative.
Joseon will never have this kind of honor again.
Congratulations again, Your Highness.
Thank You.
Pretend nothing happened today.
Yes sir.
Are you relieved after seeing His Majesty's face?
Yes, now I'm relieved.
Prince Rui will definitely be happy about this.
This afternoon, Jung Je-pyo, deputy Qing envoy,
came to confirm Putri's face.
How come…
Keep walking.
It means
now he cannot be replaced.
Fortunately, Bun-yeong immediately responded quickly.
She wore princess clothes, then met Jung Je-pyo.
At first I was confused as to why you would want to use him as a spy.
However, I understand now.
When will the messengers leave?
A few more days.
So, are the preparations complete?
There's one last thing I need to confirm.
I'm so full.
I can't eat anymore.
Yes. Your stomach might explode if you eat any more.
Now I have to say goodbye to Miss Kang, then leave.
Wait a minute.
What's this?
My goodness.
It's a belt, right?
The embroidery is not neat, isn't it?
Even though I said it would be me, your mother insisted on making it yourself.
It's for my daughter. I want to make it myself.
Mother
Why is this so heavy?
Mom put money in it.
Maybe around one geun .
I've banned it because you'll definitely mind wearing it.
However, he didn't want to hear it.
The money comes from your salary, and I add more.
Always use it even though it's a bit heavy, okay?
At one time
it will definitely be useful for you.
Mother
I promise I will always wear it
even though my waist had to be broken.
You don't have to do it
if you don't want to.
Just tell me if you want to back off.
I won't send you
if you don't want to.
It's his.
When my biological mother who gave birth to me died,
do you know how happy I was at that time?
Since I was little and my memory is not perfect,
my mother always said,
he did not want to die in the land of barbarians
who has trampled on his people and killed her husband.
He said he wanted to die in his hometown.
He always talks like that.
In the end, the thing my mother dreamed of came true.
I was able to bring my mother who was always abused by her master
to his homeland again.
I even took care of him for a year,
until you can finally let it go willingly.
It was all thanks to Nona's ransom payment.
No.
I am not doing anything.
You're the one trying, Bun-yeong.
I have to do this.
I am determined to do this so that in the future there will be no more…
people who died like my parents,
suffering people,
and children who lost their parents to war
to live alone like me.
I have to do this.
I…
put a heavy burden on you.
Don't worry.
I'm sure I can succeed.
Daughter.
Are you feeling calm now?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Sorry for making you anxious.
Come back alive.
I'm your only brother...
and you are my only sister.
I'm hurt too if you're hurt.
So, be careful and come back safely.
Good, Sis.
As
king of this nation,
and as your uncle, I am very guilty to you.
Your Majesty.
At that time,
I do like that
because I was too scared.
So,
I just want to say
that I don't hate Your Majesty at all.
It doesn't matter.
I understand why you did what you did
like that.
I will never forget you,
and will always ask how you are.
Don't worry, Grand Prince.
I hope you can live quietly and peacefully there.
Thank you very much, Your Majesty.
I will continue to pray
for your health
and peace in this country
even if you are in a far away place.
No need to stand.
Accept my bow, Sis.
From now on, you are my big brother.
Allow me, the Queen's father, Oh Wook-hwan, to greet Her Majesty.
Me and the Minister of War, Min Ji-hwan,
assigned by His Majesty the King to escort His Majesty.
Honourable.
Please climb to the pelangkin.
Open the door.
You're just here because you haven't worked for long.
Yes, Senior Lady Han.
Hey Cow!
Hey! Stop right there!
Stop!
Where did he run off to?
Head of Directorate.
This is all thanks to your efforts.
This is all thanks to His Majesty's help.
Your Majesty, I'm back.
Of.
Princess has gone without any problems, right?
Of.
I've seen the pelangkin go.
Is there any problem?
Sorry.
It seems like this is nothing,
but for some reason there was something stuck in my heart.
Just say it, don't hesitate.
One of the ladies-in-waiting at Princess Jangryeong's residence
does not follow Her Royal Highness the Princess,
but instead ran away with his luggage.
What?
- It just happened... - When did it happen?
Good grief.
What's wrong, Head of Directorate?
I asked, when did it happen?
What? That…
It's like this...
Who was the lady in charge who made it like that?
Losing one maid is no big deal.
Could it be...
Head of Directorate.
Where did you hide it?
Sorry, but I don't understand what you mean.
So, you won't confess if there's no evidence?
Okay.
I will go to see Princess Jangryeong with my own eyes.
Head of Directorate.
I didn't have time to say goodbye when Princess Jangryeong left.
I want to accompany him.
Will you come with me?
What?
Of.
I'll go with you if you want.
What's wrong with the Head of Directorate?
Why suddenly want to accompany Princess Jangryeong?
Hold first.
What?
Myung-ha?
Head of Directorate, which direction should we go in?
They must have departed from the Mohwa Guest House.
If so, we should get there first.
- Let's go to Byeokjegwan. - Yes sir.
Honourable.
Can your heart still not calm down?
I lied to Your Majesty.
I feel guilty.
I want to talk for a moment.
What is it?
I asked him for help with something.
What is the problem?
It seems like the Directorate Head realized something.
He wanted to accompany Her Majesty the Princess.
Head of Directorate, why is it here?
I was told by the Queen Mother
to bid farewell to Her Royal Highness the Princess.
Even though the Queen Mother has never been kind to him.
Wait a minute.
Let me ask him first…
Sir! You're rude!
Queen father, calm down.
Step aside!
Just shut up for now,
- or you'll get hurt. - Your Honour!
Honourable.
The Queen Mother told me to convey her farewell greetings to His Majesty.
Sorry,
but I would like to see His Majesty's face when he conveys it.
Please Your Highness remove the veil.
Honourable…
Honourable!
You're weird today.
My strategy is not difficult,
but why do you look like you're thinking hard?
Are you sick?
No, sire. I'm fine.
Is it okay? Your body is hot.
Your Majesty, I am Sang-hwa.
Of.
Your Majesty, the Head of the Directorate would like to appear.
How?
It's late.
Tell him to come again tomorrow.
Sorry, Your Majesty.
However, he said this was urgent.
Okay.
I'm going to the living room.
Good, Your Majesty.
That's it for today.
Go home and rest.
Your Majesty.
There's something I have to say.
Is it urgent?
For me, your business is the most important,
but you heard, right? The Directorate Chief is waiting for me.
This is a matter that the Head of the Directorate wants to convey to Your Majesty.
What is it?
I asked, what's wrong?
CAPTIVATING THE KING
I want to report the traitors
who has deceived your majesty and the royal council!
Daughter swapped?
Are you sure?
So, you intend to bear everything yourself?
This is all my doing.
You think I'll turn a blind eye to your mistakes because I love you?
I am guilty of Your Majesty,
but don't lie about my love.
It all starts now.
I want to help the Great Prince
for the last time before dying.
Do you know Mr. Kang Hang-soon?
I will accept all the suffering that may befall me.
Subtitle translation by Deaz Putri