CAPTIVATING THE KING
LAST EPISODE
Quickly try using this.
Honourable.
Excuse me, but…
being your Majesty's gidaeryeong is enough.
Who allowed you to take it off?
I forgot that you have habits
does not comply if properly informed.
Don't just stay silent!
Take off this ridiculous man's clothes!
let me go!
Your Majesty is coming!
Your Majesty.
Mother
What is this?
Welcome, King.
Please tell them
release Gidaeryeong .
Raja.
Wait a minute.
I want to give him suitable clothes.
Now he wants to try it.
I'll tell them if you don't want to.
Should I order my subordinates to drag out Mother's ladies-in-waiting?
Senior Lady Han.
Release Gidaeryeong and get out of here.
You go too, Mong-woo.
Good, Your Majesty.
It is said that the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty...
want to play Baduk with him, right?
I will give you a solution to your problem.
Make Gidaeryeong your concubine.
Even though he was the emperor of the Qing Dynasty,
he still couldn't just take the King of Joseon's wife away.
I didn't think of that.
If it's like this,
we might as well make her queen.
What do you think?
Why do you even respond to mother's anxiety with jokes?
Isn't Mom just kidding?
If so, let me emphasize.
I will not
sent Gidaeryeong to the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty,
or make her my concubine.
If you think you can control me
by threatening me to take advantage of Gidaeryeong ,
better give up now.
You think…
Mother wants to make that woman cunning and evil
as your mother's daughter-in-law because you like her?
You must have a son who will eventually
inherit your throne.
I already have a son.
The Crown Prince is the son of the late King.
He is not your son!
Have you forgotten how the late King oppressed us?
His son must be the same as him.
If Makhota's son becomes king, everything will surely be destroyed!
Wouldn't that only happen if I was dead?
What else can we do?
OK, if that's what you want.
Mother won't stay
in the palace again with you.
When mother left the palace,
all the people will know that you are a disobedient child.
You think you can still be
a good king if he opposes his mother?
Mom…
cannot leave the palace.
Let me do the ieo .
IEO : RELOCATING THE KING'S RESIDENCE
Raja!
Please remember one thing.
Never ever…
call Gidaeryeong again
with any reason.
Only I can call him.
If so, I'll take my leave.
How could you do this to your own mother?
Why are you so cruel to mom?
Are you
hurt because I said I wouldn't make you my concubine?
If Your Majesty…
ordered me to become a concubine and stop being gidaeryeong ,
I will hate you
and refuse to see you again.
It's almost a big problem.
To be honest
I was shaken when I heard my mother's words.
So, why did Your Majesty change his mind?
My selfish desires drive me
to lock you up in the palace and make you focus only on me.
However, it was the same as being discovered by my mother, and I was embarrassed.
At that time, I just realized.
When do you intend to tell me?
that the Emperor summoned me there?
I intend to keep it a secret
because it will never send you there.
- Your Highness… - My decision is complete.
Don't argue anymore.
Your Majesty.
If we don't send Gidaeryeong to the Qing Dynasty,
they would make the death of the Head of the Directorate an excuse
to muddy the waters.
I can't sacrifice Gidaeryeong
just to avoid their ridiculous requests and interference.
His Majesty's image improved in front of the people
after punishing Park Jong-hwan.
However, there are still obstacles that we cannot overcome.
It was Gidaeryeong Kang Mong-woo.
I beg you very much, Your Majesty.
Send Gidaeryeong to the Qing Dynasty
and choose a new queen.
If there is a new queen,
the people will believe and follow you completely.
Only thus,
then Your Majesty can dissolve the Border Defense Council
without opposition and reformed the council.
Please reconsider, Your Majesty.
Master Choam.
Thank You.
This isn't because of you.
I did that because I thought you shouldn't be by Your Majesty's side.
So, I gave him advice.
I also ask you for help because of that.
If without sincerity,
Your majesty will surely impose his will.
I do not know
what will your decision be?
Your Majesty
definitely know that your advice is correct.
Even though it takes a long time,
the decision is definitely the right one.
Your Majesty, this is Sang-hwa.
Come in.
How?
I've told Senior Lady Han.
I said if rumors of Gidaeryeong being a woman spread,
meaning it was the work of the Queen Mother's palace,
and the person will be expelled and severely punished.
He promised to keep it a secret until he died.
What about Jung Je-pyo?
He walks to many places,
and since a few days ago spent the night at Magistrate Iksan.
Keep reporting to me whoever he meets,
and what he was talking about.
Good, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty.
I want to ask something.
What's that?
By punishing the Head of Directorate
it was the same as declaring war on the Qing Dynasty.
They did not attack us,
but instead asked me to be sent there. I think it's a sign of peace,
and that's weird.
This means that they cannot move the army rashly.
They still had to fight with the remaining rulers of the Ming Dynasty,
and there could be a power struggle
between the Emperor and Prince Rui had already begun.
Your Majesty.
I will go to the Emperor.
I will find out about them.
I told you I wouldn't send you there.
It is impossible for them to simply accept your rejection.
It's best to use this opportunity to find ways to make a profit.
Not like that?
Do you think they won't know what you're going there for?
They'll think you're a spy,
watch over you without delay,
and find fault with which to oppress you.
Why want to harm yourself?
I went there to play Baduk ,
and the one who will chat with me is the Qing Emperor.
If the Emperor likes me,
there will be a way to help your Majesty and this nation.
Why should I doubt and be afraid?
- Can't. - Your Majesty.
I have one other reason to go there.
I want to meet
my father is in Beijing.
I couldn't protect you three years ago.
However, even after three years,
I still can't protect you.
I'm a king,
but why does it always fail to protect you?
Your Majesty.
I'll allow it.
You can go to the Qing Dynasty.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
I…
will not make you disappointed.
Don't look at me like that.
I'm not going there as a criminal.
I am the Emperor's guest.
Although called a guest,
but somehow you will be treated.
It's his.
Then, are you going there as gidaeryeong ?
I have to give up my position as gidaeryeong .
Yet, His Majesty still let you go to the Qing Dynasty?
I begged him.
I also want to see my father.
If that's the case, let's just go with it
so he can meet Bun-yeong and hang out in Beijing.
I went with the messenger team.
So, you can only bring two people.
In that case, Jageunnyeon is here.
Correct. It's better if we both go.
There's a lot to prepare.
When are you leaving, Miss?
About a month away.
Okay.
I can't release Mong-woo to the Qing Dynasty alone.
What if one guard from the Special Firearms Unit comes along?
Isn't there someone more suitable?
You mean Chu Dal-ha?
I will order the Chief Royal Secretary
to free Chu Dal-ha from punishment.
Go there as soon as you're ready.
Good, Your Majesty.
I heard I was released from punishment.
Gidaeryeong
will go to Beijing.
Your Majesty wants you to escort him there, so, your mistake is forgiven.
Why stop?
Sorry.
Can you give me a few days?
There are things I haven't had time to finish.
Yoo Hyun-bo?
You want to kill him?
Kill the exiled villain
violate the laws of this country.
It means you are guilty again to Your Majesty who has forgiven you.
Three days.
Nothing more.
I've been looking for you since then.
Are you looking for tree branches?
I was cold all night.
I almost froze to death.
Light a fire in the fireplace.
The dew must disappear first before the fire can burn.
Do you think this is the master bedroom of a rich man's house?
Unlucky.
How dare you oppose…
What is it?
Over there!
What is it?
Why?
Only just…
there was someone I knew standing there.
Right there.
Good grief.
- People you know? - Yes.
Seriously.
You think we're in the middle of town to meet your acquaintance?
Step aside.
He was standing there just now.
Hey, wait.
Don't act.
Hurry in.
You will be whipped if the Magistrate sees it.
Understand?
Come in.
What's this?
Food for you.
You think I'm asking because I don't know?
Didn't I pay for my meal yesterday?
Don't act just because you don't have much money.
Hey, Fuck!
You don't know who I am?
You're the one who eats it.
I will go to the Magistrate now and report your behavior!
No need to act noble.
You're just a traitor to the country.
I already guessed. Apparently it's you.
I was worried about leaving without being able to kill you.
Apparently Heaven helped me.
Your sword is short.
You should have brought a longer one.
This is more than enough to decapitate
stupid hyenas like you.
If you kill me,
you will die for killing an exiled criminal!
I only kill criminals who run away after killing.
I will say something to Hongjang
if you meet him in the afterlife.
I'll ask why she has to be involved with a lowly man like you!
You won't meet Hongjang there
because you will go straight to hell with the fire burning.
Mr. Kim.
What's going on here?
Are you here because you know this is my last day as gidaeryeong
in this palace?
Yoo Hyun-bo tewas.
He escaped after killing his guardian.
Looks like he was killed by bandits.
Are you okay?
Yoo Hyun-bo…
was the person who bullied and hurt Hongjang.
However, he is her only family.
All this time, I thought I would be tormented for the rest of my life because I was confused
should forgive him or not.
However, apparently there is also an ending like this.
When are you leaving?
Tomorrow I will say goodbye to you,
and leave the day after tomorrow.
Hope you
Have a safe trip.
Of.
Don't worry.
His Highness the Crown Prince.
I want to say goodbye before leaving.
Teacher.
I will not forget all of Master's teachings.
I will always look forward too
when we meet again.
Please convey my regards
for my sister who is in Beijing.
Yes, Your Majesty. I'll tell you.
Your Majesty must be healthy
until we meet again.
OK, Master.
I'm back.
Miss, look who's there.
It's his.
How can you come back?
Your Majesty forgive me so that I
can escort you to the Qing Dynasty.
However, it's still strange.
You don't look like a tortured person
because he was punished by Your Majesty.
Isn't that so?
I agree.
Your face looks very cheerful and shines like the moon.
Yes, right? O our Moon.
Yoo Hyun-bo tewas.
He escaped after killing his guardian.
Looks like he was killed by bandits.
How do you feel?
Just fine?
Miss, don't worry about me.
I am very happy and calm.
That's good then.
Miss, you have to come out immediately.
Why are you so excited? What is it?
Captain Yeah.
What's coming here?
Your Majesty is calling you.
I wanted to go to the palace.
Wait a minute.
I'll get ready for a moment.
Wait.
What's that?
Gift clothes from the King.
Please wear and exit.
I will wait.
Miss, look at this.
Why?
You don't like it?
Not like that.
I like.
I hope Your Majesty
didn't send you there.
Jageunnyeon.
Yes I know.
That's just my hope.
Your Majesty.
You didn't call me to Yeongchwijeong.
I thought I would leave without being able to meet Your Majesty.
I can't call you
because I'm afraid my heart will weaken when I see you.
Why did you call me today?
Today,
I want to be with you all day.
I want to spend time with you as an ordinary man and woman.
Are you ready?
Can you bounce rocks in water?
I'll look for a rock to bounce off of.
The stone must be flat.
Look at this.
It's your turn to try it.
It seems that you are really talented at playing stone pieces.
Your Majesty.
I'm fine.
Hold this.
Are you okay?
That's okay.
Let me.
What were you thinking about that made you smile like that?
I remember what happened before.
In the past,
when you ascend the throne to become king
and I was detained at the District Court,
I dreamed
You came to see me
when I fell asleep.
It wasn't a dream.
I did secretly go to see you.
No wonder. I felt it was too real.
There's something I want to ask from you.
Even though you're angry,
Please do not face the Emperor rashly.
If he sees your fiery eyes,
maybe he fell in love with you.
While playing Baduk with the Emperor,
lose at least once in three rounds.
Don't let the Emperor keep you there...
because he wants to beat you.
Fine, I'll remember that.
Do you have any other requests?
Wherever you are…
never forget that you are my Gidaeryeong .
I also have a request for you.
Don't get angry and disturb Commander Joo
if it rains Mongwoo doesn't fall.
Then, when mongwoo rain falls,
don't cry and lock yourself up in Yeongchwijeong.
Besides that,
don't leave the queen's throne empty for too long.
The councilors must be worried…
What else?
Is there anything else you want to say?
Your Majesty.
Why don't you ask…
what is my name?
Isn't that your Baduk betting rule ?
You only tell your name to those who defeat you.
I haven't managed to beat you yet.
How can I know your name?
I promise
will come back alive
and give you the opportunity to win from me.
I promise too.
I will win then...
and heard you say your name.
I'm not going to Yeongchwijeong until Mong-woo comes back.
Close the door until I say again.
Mong-woo, are you good?
It's been nine months since you went to the Qing Dynasty.
During your absence, many things big and small
what happened inside and outside the palace.
Your Majesty told us to find a solution to straighten it out
deviant things that worry the people.
What does that mean?
I mean, fix it
the harmful effects of bribery and military service.
Could it be?
Even nobles have to pay taxes if they don't want to serve in the army?
You said it was unfair
if only the people sacrificed, but the nobles did not.
The councils and scholars would have strongly opposed this.
Your Majesty will not back down even if the intellectuals oppose it.
Once the Head of the House and Senior Advisor
asked to change positions and go home,
Your Majesty raises the Left Advisor
to be Chairman of the House,
Inspector General becomes Minister of Home Affairs,
and the Chief Royal Secretary became Minister of Rites.
The Palace and Kingdom must be disciplined
so that people can emulate him.
Then, irregularities within the kingdom must also be straightened out.
When there is a family
or the king's relatives who monopolized salt production,
or confiscate land owned by the people that has been worked,
their bad deeds must be exposed
and will be punished severely.
My sister asked for a change of position as well, but was rejected by the King.
He was assigned to be the Governor of Gyeonggi Province,
and apparently he just accepted it.
Sometimes he was called Tiga Sekawan Hwan
it feels so long ago and foreign.
In the midst of His Majesty's reforms,
there is one strange thing.
Your Majesty silently looked at the Grand General of the Privy Council, Jung Je-pyo,
authoritative and powerful
because there is a Qing Dynasty that supports it.
Sir, the Third Minister of War has arrived.
Welcome, Myung-ha.
You wrote another letter to send to Beijing?
Your letter was never answered. Why do you keep sending them?
I wrote a letter to my friend. Does there have to be a reason?
When he heard the news of Prince Rui's death
and the return of Her Royal Highness the Princess,
I had hoped that Mong-woo would also come back with him.
However, you also heard that news, right?
It was said that Kang Mong-woo would become the Qing Emperor's gidaejo . Seriously.
GIDAEJO : BADUK ​​EMPEROR'S PLAYFRIEND
I can not stay silent.
You just don't do anything.
What do you think you can do?
That's what makes me sad too.
His Majesty closed Yeongchwijeong and forbade us from talking about Mong-woo.
You don't look like the person who used to love Mong-woo.
How are you, Your Majesty the Queen Mother?
How did you know I was here?
Your Majesty told me to visit His Majesty at the resting palace,
but it turns out His Majesty is here.
Did the King tell you to make sure?
am I still alive or not?
No way, Your Highness.
Your Majesty is always worried about His Majesty's health.
Tell him I'm fine here.
Honourable.
Sorry.
Your Majesty told me to ask His Majesty.
It has been several months since His Highness left for recuperation.
When will His Majesty return…
Why do you ask me?
If the King comes directly here,
Then I will think about when to return to the palace.
Sire, there is something urgent I wish to convey.
I'm going to the Training Directorate
and the Imperial Command Division.
What is it?
Your Majesty.
It was said that the Qing Dynasty envoy had arrived at the Mohwa Guest House.
What if I were the one to welcome and accompany the envoy?
Your Majesty.
Since the Qing Dynasty envoys arrived in Uiju,
There were already two people who welcomed and accompanied them.
So, the Great General doesn't need to do it anymore.
Your Majesty.
I've been around for a long time
got to know the envoy who came this time and we often chatted.
Before you meet him tomorrow,
I will take care of everything well so that everyone is comfortable.
So, please grant permission.
Ya, I'm sorry.
Go with Kim Myung-ha too
because someone has to take care of Putri.
Good, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty.
Jung Je-pyo deliberately volunteers to go to the Mohwa Guest House
in order to have secret communications with the Qing Dynasty
in order to gain profit and complain about our council.
Since Prince Rui died, he lost his greatest backer.
That's why he tried
demonstrated his competence as a spy for the Emperor.
I understand your anxiety.
I already have a plan.
So, don't worry.
Make way!
Even snails are faster than this.
Faster!
Hey! Why did you stop?
I'll leave you if you daydream too much!
Come on. Faster.
Is there Se-dong?
My goodness.
Sir, welcome.
Good grief.
How are you?
I want to meet Gidaeryeong . Where is he?
What? I don't understand what you mean.
I know gidaeryeong is back.
Do not pretend.
We are not pretending not to know, but…
Should I tear this place apart?
Mr. Kim.
Long time no see.
Why didn't you tell me you were back?
Did the Chairman of the Council also come back with you?
Dad is still in Beijing.
Master Chu will protect Father there.
Only Bun-yeong and I returned.
You won't tell His Majesty that you've returned?
It's no good if you know I'm back.
So, what now?
If Her Highness the Princess and Bun-yeong
have returned to their respective positions,
I will leave again from here.
Until then,
please don't tell anyone.
Let me introduce myself.
My name is Bun-yeong.
You must be very tired and tormented all this time.
You always report in detail what happens there.
Thanks to that, I got a lot of benefits.
I don't think it's torturous or tiring.
Since Your Majesty punished the Head of the Directorate, Your Majesty's uncle,
Prince Rui is starting to fear you.
It is said that the king who can win the hearts of the people is the strongest,
and he also said
that the Qing Dynasty could no longer do anything to Joseon.
Of.
I will give you credit.
Say all you want.
You have forgiven me
who went to replace Her Highness the Princess
and brought me back here
safely after Prince Rui's death.
You have been very kind to me.
There's nothing more I wish for.
You're amazing.
I will never forget your contribution, Bun-yeong.
Please convey my thanks to the Emperor
for returning Princess Jangryeong safely.
His Majesty the Emperor also expressed his gratitude to His Majesty.
We have returned the Princess as Your Majesty requested.
Now, it's your turn.
When will you return the guilty to Caesar?
Wait.
What did you say just now?
The guilty person?
There was no talk of that yesterday.
The Emperor asked when the criminal would be returned.
Even now it is possible.
Please take him away.
Drag the criminal.
Your Majesty.
Wait!
Criminal?
What villain?
Your Majesty.
There must be a misunderstanding!
This is not true.
There is a message from His Majesty the Emperor.
Listen, Villain Jung Je-pyo.
"There is evidence that Prince Rui is plotting
betrayal before disaster strikes.
Prince Rui's confidant, Jung Je-pyo,
must go back to confess and be punished!"
Drag him.
Your Majesty!
let me go!
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty.
I'm a Joseon citizen.
I am your subordinate!
The Qing Emperor has no right to punish me.
Isn't that so?
Since long ago, you were not a Joseon citizen,
but the people of the Qing Dynasty.
That's what you said to me before.
Have you forgotten?
So, the reason the people of Joseon had to die horribly
and was treated very badly as a prisoner of war
was due to the mistakes of the King of Joseon and the royal council.
I've been a subject of the Qing Dynasty for many years,
but still couldn't help feeling embarrassed
because he was born in Joseon.
Your Highness…
Your Majesty!
I am already very guilty to the King.
Please.
Please, Your Majesty, punish me.
Do not return me to that barbarian nation.
Please.
I also want to punish you with my own hands.
However, that is impossible…
because you were never my people.
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty!
Quickly take him away.
Your Majesty!
Please save me!
Your Majesty, please save me!
Sire, please!
Help me, Your Majesty!
Good work.
Mom is very proud.
You're great.
Now, I won't go anywhere anymore and live with my father and mother.
Don't cry.
Why cry on this happy day?
Oh my, almost forgot.
Everyone, let's go in.
I'll serve you lots of food.
Come on.
Your Majesty said
to give you a big house to live in together and lots of possessions.
If you wish, His Majesty would like to make you a civil servant, Se-dong.
Good grief.
Just hearing it makes me flattered.
But how, huh?
All my life, I'm just a shoemaker,
and intends to do so until he dies.
So, either the house, the property, or the position
it's no use to me.
Besides, the Chairman of the Council will definitely need me
as soon as I returned from Beijing.
For the sake of that day, I want to just stay here.
Correct! Bun-yeong,
If there is anything you want, you can tell His Majesty the King.
It will definitely be granted.
No need. I will follow Father's wishes.
Good. I will convey it to Your Majesty.
Come on, let's go in.
So, what now?
Tomorrow morning, I will leave this city.
May I know where you are going?
Meanwhile, I will stay at Master Choam's house like three years ago.
After that,
I don't know where I'm going or what I want to do.
I haven't decided yet.
Wherever you go, send a message once in a while.
Sang-hyo is very worried about you.
Do not expect too much.
Hey.
What are you thinking so deeply?
It's time for the morning meeting. Come in.
No need to rush. There may be no meeting today.
What do you mean?
I've been looking for you guys for a long time. Apparently it's here.
I want to go home.
Say so if anyone is looking.
You didn't attend the morning meeting?
Haven't you heard?
Suddenly Your Majesty postponed the morning meeting.
How
do you know about that?
In fact, just leave.
Give it to me. Let me take it.
No need. It's not heavy.
Then, let's rest first.
There are no clouds at all.
Thank goodness for that.
If it rains, this trip will definitely be more difficult.
Yes you're right.
Miss, wait here first.
I will look for a spring to get drinking water.
Be careful.
Good.
Your Majesty.
Why come now?
I've been waiting for you since then.
You already know…
I'm going here?
You think there's something I don't know about you?
Myung-ha told
that you will come this way.
Do you really want to leave without meeting me first?
What…
do you like someone else?
How could I like someone else?
Why Your Highness?
still alone?
What do you mean? I'm never alone.
In my heart…
there's always you, Mong-woo.
To be honest,
I am thinking…
Maybe we can meet Your Majesty when Mongwoo comes down.
So, you just want to wait forever while watching the sky?
I almost died wanting to meet him.
Apparently you don't feel the same way.
I don't know, come down , Mongwoo ,
snowfall,
drizzle, or even fallen leaves, I no longer care about anything.
I will no longer just wait for you...
while looking up at the sky.
Nonsense.
Why come now?
Nona Hee-soo
have been waiting for your Majesty for a long time.
Sorry.
Please don't cry.
Actually, why are you crying?
Because I'm happy. I am happy!
Get ready.
I will win this time
and heard you say your name.
My name is Kang Hee-soo.
"Kang Hee-soo"…
Apparently that's the name I've been looking for, even in my dreams.
Hee-soo.
From now on,
I will never be separated from you again...
and spend my whole life with you.
Subtitle translation by Deaz Putri