CAPTIVATING THE KING
Stop it.
You think so
will be able to avoid Heaven's punishment for me?
Punishment, Your Majesty?
Do not talk like that.
You don't know, Sang-hwa.
I hid a very big and heavy mistake.
It's time to reveal my mistake...
and accept the existing judgment.
"EPISODE 12"
Notify me of my arrival.
Her Majesty the Queen Mother,
Your Majesty is coming.
Welcome, King.
I came here because I was afraid that my mother would be shocked when I heard the lightning strike.
However, Mom seems to be fine.
The oldest mother in this kingdom.
How could mother make a fuss just because of lightning
as if it were a major disaster?
Mother
Peach tree in the backyard
burnt due to being struck by lightning.
Mother had no idea such a disaster had occurred.
Maybe Senior Lady Han was afraid that mother would be shocked, so she hasn't reported it yet.
Lightning striking the palace is indeed a bad sign.
However, fortunately no one was injured.
Just consider the disaster a blessing.
Are you really grateful for that?
That's the peach tree that the late Big Brother planted with his own hands for me.
So, what do you think the meaning of Heaven grabbing the peach tree means?
I'm scared, ma'am.
I feel like I'm king
not in accordance with Heaven's destiny.
Do not talk nonsense!
Why do you say such weak things?
Is Mom...
not afraid?
What should you be afraid of?
Is there nothing that's bothering you at all?
Your words are even more terrible than the lightning.
People's hearts will definitely be upset because of this.
Don't make things worse.
You have to be firm.
I only ask because my heart feels tormented.
Don't ignore my words.
Sorry, Your Majesty.
Everyone thinks that I poisoned my sister.
Do you know…
who poisoned my sister, right?
I will…
brought new medicine.
No need.
That's enough for today.
Good, Your Majesty.
I should have cut the peach tree
and bake from the beginning.
Why was he scared just because of that tree?
His Majesty considered the tree
as his representative.
That's why Your Majesty tried hard to bring the tree back to life.
Don't talk stupid.
This is all because the King has no son to inherit his throne.
If the Queen could give birth to a crown prince,
The king would not be deterred by something like this.
Instead of betrothing the Grand Prince, looking for a new queen
is a more urgent matter.
Your Majesty's words are true.
I will do it.
Rumors about Your Majesty always spread quickly,
like lighting a fire on a dry board.
With such a strange incident,
rumors will spread quickly.
The peach tree was a curse for the king.
Don't say anything at the morning meeting tomorrow.
Just leave it to the advisory board.
Good.
How is Queen Father lately?
Her Majesty the Queen's illness is getting worse.
So, Queen's father was very busy finding medicine for him.
He said he couldn't come to the morning meeting tomorrow either.
Her Majesty the Queen Mother also has a lot on her mind right now.
In the near future, you and I need to have a discussion
about marriage.
Yes sir.
Be careful on the road, sir.
Sis.
What does the Head of Directorate mean about marriage?
Looks like there will be girls from our clan
who will become queen.
What?
So, that's the wedding
to replace the position of Her Majesty the Queen?
Don't tell anyone.
Good, Sis.
Yesterday,
The peach tree in the backyard caught fire because it was struck by lightning.
This must be a sign…
to scold me
What do you think?
Your Majesty.
Can I answer that?
Please.
Me
failed to carry out Your Majesty's order to bring the tree back to life,
then the tree was struck by lightning.
That means Heaven is punishing me.
There's no reason other than that.
So I'm ready to be punished.
Please give me appropriate punishment.
Myung-ha.
You have admitted your mistake
and try to be responsible.
That is a commendable act.
So, enough with that. No need to feel guilty.
Your Majesty.
Sorry,
but it is clear that he is guilty.
What is your reason for not punishing him?
Do you really think
The sky made the lightning strike extremely terrifying
just to get the Sixth Royal Secretary fired?
Not so, Your Majesty.
- However… - It should be the one who is afraid
to Heaven and its punishment
it's you, the council.
Even I...
cannot be excluded from that.
Heaven sends disaster for me,
the king of this nation, not Myung-ha.
Isn't that right, Head of Directorate?
Your words are true.
In my opinion, Heaven appreciates Your Highness very much
That's why he sent lightning so that Your Majesty could be more alert.
I'm Kim Je-nam, Inspector General,
would like to express an opinion to you.
Please.
If Your Majesty uses this opportunity to correct the evil
which disgusts the nation, and also harms the people,
I'm sure that disaster can turn into happiness in the future.
Your words make my heart…
quieter.
Listen, Chief Royal Secretary.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Please speak.
Every government office is obliged to investigate any wrongdoing in it
and report it to me along with the solution.
This all happens to everyone,
starting from superiors to subordinates.
Do you understand?
- Yes, Your Majesty. - Yes, Your Majesty.
Listen up, Left Advisor.
Quickly make a list of officials to investigate the regional leaders
mischievous and greedy for wealth,
whether still working or retired.
I will do it right away, Your Majesty.
Choam.
Wait a minute.
Did you call me?
I'm late greeting you.
Congratulations on becoming inspector general.
I don't know if it's appropriate
get congratulations on a day like this.
However, thank you for your words.
You still have to be saved even if there is a disaster.
I want to throw a party to welcome your arrival.
When are you free?
Sorry,
looks like I can't.
I was appointed directly by Your Majesty to hold this position.
It seems inappropriate to visit the home of an influential family like yours.
Besides that,
please don't call me Choam again.
Just my friend
who can call me that.
Teacher.
Does the sky really want to destroy our nation so that lightning strikes?
How
according to Your Majesty?
According to me,
Heaven will not be that bad.
However, I'm a little worried.
The peach tree my father planted caught fire.
His Majesty the King must have felt restless.
I want to comfort Your Majesty, but I don't know how.
What Your Highness…
not afraid of the King?
Of course I'm scared.
Just like when you wronged Your Majesty at that time.
However, other days, I'm not afraid at all.
I've heard the court ladies chatting.
He said His Majesty would definitely hurt me.
So, His Majesty remains unafraid
even though you have heard the conversation?
It's impossible for the Majesty I know to hurt me.
Your Majesty will also definitely protect Sis Myung-ha.
Honourable.
Look. I was right?
Thank goodness His Majesty believed in His Majesty the King.
Your Majesty will be in danger
if against the King.
However,
One day His Majesty will surely find out...
that His Majesty the King
is a very cruel person.
My father died
before my eyes because of the King's sword
which he deliberately swung in front of everyone.
Even wild animals...
definitely revenge if his mother was killed like that.
Even though the King saved and forgave me a thousand times,
he still…
the enemy who killed my father.
Your Majesty, Your Majesty the King came.
Welcome, Your Majesty.
Sorry, Your Majesty. Please wait a moment
because Her Majesty the Queen is preparing.
It is finished, Your Majesty.
So,
when do you think your majesty will recover?
We can only know the symptoms of the disease by feeling the pulse.
We will count your pulse and give you medicine
every morning and night.
Dad…
Do not be like that…
impolite in front of you.
Sorry, Your Majesty.
It doesn't matter.
The Queen can't rest if I'm here.
I'll just say goodbye then.
Your Majesty, stay here for a while.
The King and Queen have not been together for a long time.
No?
As long as you are ready,
please stay here first.
Okay.
Serve tea to Your Majesty.
Could it be the Queen
also poisoned like my brother?
No, Your Majesty.
Her Majesty the Queen is indeed weak,
and the disease got worse.
How long can he last?
Forgive my insolence,
but it seems that the Queen will not last long.
There's something I want to talk to my father about.
What do you want to say until you ask His Majesty's lady-in-waiting to come out?
Even though it might torture Dad,
please keep listening to my words until the end.
Do not say when will torture. Dad refused.
Dad…
If so, say so.
It seems like
I will
leave Dad immediately.
Impossible.
Your Majesty's mental state is only weak because His Majesty's body is sick.
A brave fortune teller from Mount Baekdu said
that His Majesty's destiny is very good and rare.
It is said that it can produce offspring
who inherits Your Majesty's throne and long life.
Dad…
Your Majesty, hold on.
Dad will find a healer who can cure him
even though I have to use all my father's wealth.
People criticized Dad
as a greedy and stingy person.
However, for me Dad is a person
generous and loving.
Actually, I'm really scared every time I think about it
must go to death
alone.
However, I promise I will remember the warm grip of Dad's hand...
who always looks after me
which is full of stupidity.
Dad
I have one request.
I want Dad to grant my request.
before dying,
I want to protect Grand Prince Munseong.
I know His Highness loves him.
However, it is not an easy thing.
Grand Prince Munseong will be safe
if he becomes crown prince.
Dad, please make a petition
and convey to His Majesty the King.
Make sure to maintain your manners in front of His Majesty.
I understand.
This is a precious ginseng that is hundreds of years old.
I got it the hard way
so that Her Majesty the Queen Mother can live a long life.
Thank You.
I accept it with pleasure.
Serve him tea.
By the way,
How old is your niece this year?
Yes, Your Highness.
The older one is 17 years old and the younger one is 16 years old.
They are good, healthy girls
with no history of illness at all.
The women of my clan
gave birth to many sons.
OK, I understand.
Drink before the tea cools.
Thank you, Your Highness.
Why bring Yoo hyun-bo, instead of Min Ji-hwan?
He is just greedy, not authoritative and educated.
That's why he's the right person.
In order not to be accused of only prioritizing the relatives of the King's mother,
I am willing to humble myself by being called the Three Friends of Hwan.
However, how long must that be?
I can't share power anymore
in order to continue to be able to help and protect Your Majesty.
My decision is final.
Your decision is good.
However, Min Ji-hwan would not remain silent.
He had full expectations about this.
I'll explain it so he understands.
Is it enough to explain in words?
What did you say just now?
The future wife of the Grand Prince of Munseong?
Did I hear wrong?
You heard right.
What if your daughter becomes the Grand Prince's wife?
sir
Didn't you say that my daughter would be made queen?
I said I wanted to discuss marriage,
I never said to be queen.
Is…
Is this because of Yoo Hyun-bo?
That is none of your business.
What did I do wrong to you?
Don't think of this marriage as a punishment.
However, this is not a gift either!
What do you think of everything you have achieved so far?
Think carefully and quickly give me an answer.
Hey!
Why did it take so long to open the door?
Sis, why are you so angry?
I am not angry.
Sis, we actually have guests.
Who dares to visit at night like this?
Why the Sixth Royal Secretary
and Gidaeryeong Who is here?
We came to give the Baduk board to the Third Minister.
Then, we wait for you first to say hello.
I don't want to receive guests.
You guys just go home.
I am very tired.
You are shocked because the wedding was promised
not to be queen?
Sang-hyo, did you tell them?
No.
However, are what he said true?
Not to be queen?
Head of Directorate
definitely offer marriage to the Great Prince.
Apparently the Baduk board is a pretext.
Let's talk about it inside.
Accept the offer of marriage
with the Grand Prince.
That's the same as telling you to enter a tiger's cage.
Sis.
You know what happens if you refuse this marriage, right?
My entire clan will suffer a disaster.
Why does the Head of Directorate give
such a big disaster to our clan?
Head of Directorate
making the Queen's father and the Minister of War his two wings
when making Your Majesty king.
He controls the board behind the nickname Three Hwan Friends
and aiming for complete power.
However, Kim Je-nam was appointed.
So, he thought he could no longer share his power.
He knows that you who control the teams will not stay silent.
So, for the sake of breaking both your legs,
he asked your daughter to marry the Grand Prince.
If our clan has a queen, it means we will be stronger.
Apparently he wanted to avoid that happening.
So, what's the point of what you're saying?
The Head of the Directorate broke both wings
will be worn by the Grand Prince Munseong.
Then, Grand Prince Munseong
will be the heir to the throne of His Majesty the King.
This all depends on your decision.
What do you want?
That's not an easy thing.
When discussing the inauguration of the crown prince,
then immediately considered a traitor.
However,
it seems like your clan is doomed.
Isn't that so?
I have to know what's in Your Majesty's heart.
Gidaeryeong.
Your Majesty is looking for you.
Follow me.
From the start, I actually wanted that.
It's just that it hasn't been discussed with the council.
I will report again to Your Majesty after making detailed plans.
Okay.
Then, I'll excuse myself.
Your Majesty.
Gidaeryeong came.
Why look at me like that?
Sorry, Your Majesty.
Yesterday, Your Majesty looked very sad.
However, thankfully today, Your Majesty looks bright.
Human feelings are strange.
"Hoping for life when you love them,
and death when you hate them.
Hope they live as long as they hope to die.
Such shifting contradictions are incitement.”
Those are the words of a wise man that the late King liked.
I think it means only that the king must not fall into sedition.
However, now I understand.
Even though this tree is dead,
my heart will remain alive with its roots
which is elsewhere.
Thinking so calmed me down.
Why would you leave this peach tree empty?
I have promised to plant another tree.
This peach tree that has burned to ashes…
would make a good fertilizer.
Your Majesty ordered to plant another tree
because it can be a good fertilizer?
What does it mean?
It seems you mean
looking for a successor who will inherit his throne.
However, how can you be sure it is the Grand Prince in question?
There is no one your Majesty likes among his relatives.
There is only Grand Prince Munseong.
I never thought of it
His Majesty saw Prince Agung as his successor.
Tell this to your sister.
Good.
However, nothing can be guaranteed.
My brother is not easily satisfied with mere assumptions.
I know it.
That is true. The Baduk board is good.
Let's bet Baduk sometime without Your Majesty knowing.
Good.
I will remember it, although I don't know when it will be implemented.
It seemed like Min Ji-hwan wouldn't believe it.
Actually, me too
I don't believe that Your Majesty supports the Great Prince.
What else is Min Ji-hwan?
I'm certain.
You support the Great Prince.
Yesterday,
I felt the same impression when you repeated the words of the Great Prince.
However it seems…
You want to trust Your Majesty.
Queen's father.
How is Her Majesty the Queen?
Why?
Are you curious when the position becomes vacant?
Maybe you don't believe it,
but I also felt sad.
Looks like the Head of Directorate
intending to give the queen's throne to Yoo Hyun-bo's clan.
I had expected that too.
The Queen ordered me to make a request to His Majesty the King
to appoint Prince Agung as crown prince.
Want to work on it with me?
It's like you're inviting me to die together.
Just accept it if you have to die. There's no other way.
It's better to try first than to die in vain.
I accepted the offer of marriage
with the Grand Prince.
Say your terms.
I will cease to be Minister of War
and asked to be positioned elsewhere.
As a replacement,
give me a leadership position in the Royal Confucian Academy.
So, you let go of your army
was your clan saved from destruction?
I just want to be in a position that doesn't endanger your power.
Okay.
I'll grant it.
The Minister of War is very suspicious.
He shouldn't have agreed so easily.
No problem.
The Min clan could no longer rule in the royal council.
At tomorrow's morning meeting,
You have to make a suggestion to Your Majesty.
Say, "The Great Prince has grown up
and have to get married, then leave the palace."
Say it like that.
Yes sir.
Enough.
Go home and rest, Great Prince.
It's okay, Your Highness.
I will be by your side until you fall asleep.
Correcting errors in each government office takes time.
Previously,
we need to take action
to calm the hearts of the people.
Usually, when there is a disaster like this,
the people are calmed down by doing daesaryeong .
DAESARYEONG : PROVIDING AMNESTY OR RELEASING CRIMINALS
Free criminals and grant mercy
will be effective in suppressing evil and terrible rumors
which can make people anxious.
The effectiveness of such temporary solutions has its limits.
Are there no other suggestions?
Me
permission to speak, sire.
Please.
This time a disaster occurred
because I
and my clan.
What do you mean?
If only Your Majesty had a son to succeed the throne,
it was impossible for Heaven to strike this palace with lightning.
If that's the case,
The people will not worry because of this either.
What's worse,
Her Majesty's condition did not improve.
I'm sure this is my fault as well as my clan's.
Father-in-law.
Do not think like that.
I'm a bit
never thought it was Dad's fault.
Your Majesty's words
really touched my heart.
With all my courage, I want to make a request to Your Majesty.
I…
beg with my tears!
Please appoint Grand Prince Munseong as crown prince
and ensure the future of this nation!
Your Majesty!
The Queen's Father's application
the same as trampling on Your Majesty and this nation!
This is a form of betrayal!
He must be immediately interrogated and tried,
then punished severely!
Do you all think the same as the Head of Directorate?
According to me,
His Majesty the King should grant the Queen's Father's request.
Inspector General.
Think again.
If you support it,
You too could be considered a traitor.
Inspector General.
What reason do I have to grant his request?
If Your Majesty makes Grand Prince Munseong his successor,
there are three advantages.
Firstly, if the Grand Prince becomes the crown prince,
the heir to your throne is certain.
Second, it can relieve people's anxiety.
Third,
the terrible rumors will subside by themselves.
There is no better solution than this.
Don't talk carelessly!
Grand Prince Munseong is the son of the late king.
If the Grand Prince becomes crown prince,
It means that you bypass the existing line of inheritance,
and His Majesty's throne could now be considered an abuse.
This could endanger His Majesty's reign
and provide opportunities for betrayal!
That's not a big deal.
If Your Majesty adopts Prince Agung as a son,
then appointed him crown prince,
things like that can be resolved easily.
Isn't that right, Head of Directorate?
Your Majesty!
Honestly, that's the reason I asked Your Majesty to appoint the Grand Prince!
Please grant my request, Your Majesty!
Before Her Majesty the Queen died,
please make the Great Prince your Majesty's successor,
and appointed him
become the Crown Prince!
Your Majesty is coming.
I'm sorry, Your Majesty.
I haven't had time to get ready yet.
Stay rested. You're sick.
I want to ask something.
You can go out.
At today's meeting,
your father asked me...
appointed Prince Agung as crown prince.
Do you know about that too?
I'm the one who wants that.
What is the reason?
I am…
a bad wife for Your Majesty
and disobedient children
for my father.
Don't…
Don't say that.
Why do I only know now...
that Your Majesty is this warm?
It's my fault.
So far,
I've become...
useless husband to you, Queen.
No, Your Majesty.
This is not one person's fault.
I will answer your question.
Before death,
as my last assignment,
I want to remove one of your worries.
If that's done,
I'm sure Grand Prince Munseong can live in peace.
So, that was your wish from the start?
Of.
That…
what I expected.
You don't have to
if you don't feel free.
You can
punish me for my impudence,
but…
Please don't punish my father and Grand Prince Munseong.
I'm going to Yeongchwijeong.
Call Gidaeryeong Kang Mong-woo.
Good, Your Majesty.
This is about the request of the Queen's father.
Were you the one who suggested that to the Queen?
Of.
Her Majesty the Queen is worried about the safety of the Grand Prince Munseong.
So, I gave him a suggestion.
Do you know what you've done?
If the other councilors strongly refuse,
The Queen's father and the Grand Prince
could be accused of treason and killed.
Your wishes are the most important.
Didn't Your Majesty say peach tree?
what has become ashes can be the best fertilizer for new trees?
Now, you are starting to be presumptuous in finding out about my feelings.
Your Majesty's feelings are clearly visible in my eyes.
No need to lie to me.
Please don't make me shake.
You could be in danger.
Your Majesty, I am Sang-hwa.
Your Majesty, Her Majesty the Queen Mother called.
Good.
Immediately fire and punish
Queen's father Oh Wook-hwan and Minister of War Min Ji-hwan
who created the petition, as well as Inspector General Kim Je-nam
who also conspired.
Her Majesty should also dethrone the Queen and banish her!
Raja.
You're not thinking about making the Great Prince the King's son, are you?
Like I said,
I can't give birth to a successor to my throne,
and the closest bloodline to me
is the Great Prince.
Can't!
If you want to change your mind,
His Majesty can give birth to successors easily.
Forgive me.
My decision is final.
The Great Prince
will be appointed Crown Prince.
Step on my dead body first
before doing that!
It seems that His Majesty the King will grant the Queen's Father's request.
Correct.
Inspector General Kim Je-nam's words had a big impact.
Isn't that the best solution?
to appease the people?
You're talking nonsense.
You have to prohibit things that you shouldn't.
Take care of your words and attitude!
I'm just frustrated hearing that.
Forgive me.
What is clear, we will agree with it
if you agree to that.
sir
Will you just keep quiet?
sir
Please save that first.
When the drizzling rain falls,
I promise I'll take it.
Okay.
I will keep it well until that day.
Hey. What insolence is this?
Put away your sword!
Your Majesty.
What should I do with him?
Head of Directorate.
Did you forget that no one can enter this place without my permission?
I'm coming
to meet personally with Your Majesty.
You can go.
Your Majesty.
Do you intend to agree to the request of the Queen's father?
Correct.
The Inspector General has a point
when he said the rumors would die down
if my successor is clear.
That's stupid thinking.
I am the one who tried hard to protect Your Majesty's rule all this time.
Do you know what the man from the inland village does?
Your Majesty cannot be influenced by him.
I can't accept that.
Be aware, Your Majesty!
Are you the king of this nation?
How impudent of you to shout forbidding me,
the king of this nation.
Sorry, Your Majesty.
- I just… - It seems in your eyes…
I was still a little boy holding the hem of my mother's skirt.
Absolutely not, Your Majesty.
I just feel Your Majesty
I'm starting to be influenced by words
traitors, so…
Shut up!
What have you actually done for me?
Say it loud, don't just talk too much.
The inauguration of Prince Agung as Crown Prince
just a plan to overcome the chaos in the political world due to this strange incident.
If the people calm down, we can expel him
and dethroned him as Crown Prince.
You're the one who shouldn't be thinking stupidly like now.
If you underestimate me again
and be rude,
I will not remain silent even if my mother protects you.
What if the council refuses?
to dethrone him
as crown prince?
I am the king of this nation.
No one can oppose me.
I will kill anyone who opposes me,
including
people who are of the same blood as me.
Now I understand
why my late brother hated me so much and wanted to kill me.
Apparently the power of a king
cannot be shared with anyone.
Your Majesty, Prince Agung Munseong has arrived.
Tell him to come in.
Take this.
This is a symbol that indicates
I made you my son and Crown Prince.
I will serve my father wholeheartedly
and promise to carry out my role as Crown Prince well.
From now on, I will call Your Majesty "Mother".
Congratulations, Your Majesty.
All of these…
thanks to Dad.
Now,
I can close my eyes in peace.
Your Majesty.
Mother
Your Majesty.
Mother
Your Highness…
Her Majesty has passed away.
His Majesty the King told you not to go to the palace
during the funeral ceremony.
Good.
The time has come.
The Grand Prince's life was in danger if the King was still alive.
Now, make a decision.
The inauguration of Prince Agung as Crown Prince
just a plan to overcome the chaos in the political world due to this strange incident.
If the people calm down, we can expel him
and dethroned him as Crown Prince.
You're the one who shouldn't be thinking stupidly like now.
It's his.
Let me.
I'm the one who started this all.
Let me end it.
I can't let it go.
I must kill the King with my own hands
so that I...
can avenge Hongjang.
Good.
Do whatever you want.
It's his.
I'm too arrogant.
I thought I died three years ago
and have nothing of value or anything to fear anymore.
However, it turns out it's still there.
I still want to live as Kang Hee-soo...
and still wanted to trust the King.
I don't know…
what should I feel now.
Poor you, Miss.
I was the one who performed the Queen's funeral,
but you look really sad, Mong-woo.
I have sinned against the Queen.
I feel very sad.
The queen depends a lot on you.
He must be reluctant to see you continue to be sad.
You said…
will come to me if I call, right?
Tonight…
I want to meet Your Majesty.
I also want to meet you.
In that case,
I will wait at that place.
Let your Majesty enter first,
you just come in afterwards.
Today…
I will be an unknown person who sneaks up to attack the King.
You don't know anything about this.
Understand?
If you meet Hongjang...
send my greetings.
Good.
Wait outside.
Good, Your Majesty.
Apparently…
I've made you suffer a lot.
What should I do to make you stop crying?
What's wrong with you?
Your body is shaking. What is it?
Don't…
step into.
Is your lover in there?
Or…
Is there a killer hiding to kill me?
CAPTIVATING THE KING
Has something happened to you?
Is the unconscious person there His Majesty the King?
If it was for Grand Prince Jinhan's sake,
be a woman for the King.
You know who poisoned the late King, right?
He must have given everything to get here.
Where is Your Majesty now?
Apparently you are determined to kill me
because of fear and hatred of me.
Kang Mong-woo and Kim Myung-ha who hold a grudge against Your Majesty
must have told that person to kill you.
Call the members of the Border Defense Council.
I will interrogate the traitor myself.
Subtitle translation by Deaz Putri