1 00:00:00,032 --> 00:00:05,009 Queen Seon Deok 2 00:00:00,032 --> 00:00:05,009 Episode 44 3 00:00:06,958 --> 00:00:11,553 Only the council keeps favoring unanimous voting, 4 00:00:11,654 --> 00:00:14,408 and should any proposal meet your disapproval, 5 00:00:14,535 --> 00:00:18,456 it has always ended up being rejected. 6 00:00:19,990 --> 00:00:24,376 Not only does this impede our country's development, 7 00:00:24,582 --> 00:00:28,147 but, as it is but an expedient to protect the powerful nobles' interests, 8 00:00:28,483 --> 00:00:32,884 I propose voting regulations for the council of nobles... 9 00:00:33,033 --> 00:00:34,377 move to a majority vote. 10 00:00:34,470 --> 00:00:36,411 Right! 11 00:00:36,542 --> 00:00:39,360 That's right. 12 00:00:41,388 --> 00:00:43,644 What she said is right! 13 00:01:13,997 --> 00:01:16,445 Nine to one?! 14 00:01:17,583 --> 00:01:19,314 {\a6}~ Episode 44 ~ 15 00:01:16,583 --> 00:01:18,114 Nine approved, 16 00:01:18,245 --> 00:01:19,980 and only one was against it. 17 00:01:20,148 --> 00:01:23,229 But, as the council favors unanimous voting... 18 00:01:23,587 --> 00:01:25,251 It was rejected. 19 00:01:26,367 --> 00:01:28,445 Nine approved?! 20 00:01:28,588 --> 00:01:31,173 Lord Sejong, Lord Misaeng, Lord Hajong... 21 00:01:31,287 --> 00:01:32,932 They must be amongst those nine. 22 00:01:33,032 --> 00:01:34,405 Yes, Milord. 23 00:01:34,505 --> 00:01:36,540 It is indeed as you suggest. 24 00:01:37,740 --> 00:01:39,668 Mishil does it again. 25 00:01:39,826 --> 00:01:41,957 Seems like she was behind all this. 26 00:01:42,071 --> 00:01:44,992 They certainly could not let the taxation reform pass, 27 00:01:45,175 --> 00:01:47,549 but they also wanted to escape any criticism... 28 00:01:47,792 --> 00:01:49,423 their refusal to accept it would have incurred?! 29 00:01:49,652 --> 00:01:53,072 But, Her Highness proposed to change the council's unanimous vote... 30 00:01:53,201 --> 00:01:58,049 to a majority vote, proposal which is being deliberated upon at the moment. 31 00:01:58,264 --> 00:01:59,408 Majority vote?! 32 00:01:59,551 --> 00:02:02,434 Well... I am sure it will not pass. 33 00:02:02,577 --> 00:02:04,952 They could not reach a unanimous vote on the reform, 34 00:02:05,037 --> 00:02:06,453 majority vote?! 35 00:02:06,625 --> 00:02:09,300 Would something like that ever pass? 36 00:02:09,500 --> 00:02:13,462 It will not pass, but it is by no means a bad stratagem. 37 00:02:13,676 --> 00:02:14,978 Why? 38 00:02:16,111 --> 00:02:23,102 Still, think of how disheartened all the nobles wishing for those reforms will be. 39 00:02:26,283 --> 00:02:29,988 So we must foment even more disheartenment, you mean?! 40 00:02:31,518 --> 00:02:37,205 And that disheartenment must be directed at the council. 41 00:02:37,448 --> 00:02:40,581 They're quite the fruitless parade, are they not? 42 00:02:40,724 --> 00:02:42,283 - Right? - Indeed! 43 00:02:42,469 --> 00:02:44,882 Those feelings... 44 00:02:45,175 --> 00:02:47,921 "They are of little worth..." 45 00:02:48,479 --> 00:02:52,126 Such feelings is what we must foment. 46 00:02:55,134 --> 00:02:58,024 Make your choice. 47 00:03:11,439 --> 00:03:17,850 Her Highness's proposal to change our council's voting procedures... 48 00:03:19,384 --> 00:03:21,287 was approved by two, 49 00:03:22,431 --> 00:03:24,362 and rejected by eight members, 50 00:03:24,934 --> 00:03:28,060 therefore leading to its rejection. 51 00:04:03,540 --> 00:04:07,044 Think this will mean a triumph for Your Highness? 52 00:04:07,259 --> 00:04:09,004 I merely reciprocated, 53 00:04:09,198 --> 00:04:10,757 Your Highness. 54 00:04:21,687 --> 00:04:24,055 I ought to... 55 00:04:24,820 --> 00:04:28,540 Think of how propitious the passing of that reform would have been. 56 00:04:28,653 --> 00:04:31,156 How lamentable. Nine to one?! 57 00:04:31,284 --> 00:04:33,902 I had no expectations on the matter, none whatsoever. 58 00:04:34,002 --> 00:04:36,321 There was no way it would pass! 59 00:04:36,648 --> 00:04:40,221 Then... What brought you all the way here? 60 00:04:40,381 --> 00:04:43,021 Was not "expectations" what led you here? 61 00:04:43,837 --> 00:04:45,698 Ohh... that! 62 00:04:46,067 --> 00:04:50,347 With all the land those council members possess, 63 00:04:50,544 --> 00:04:54,151 there was no way they would pass such reform from the start. 64 00:04:54,266 --> 00:04:56,180 From the start... 65 00:04:57,899 --> 00:05:00,287 Even knowing that, I still had some expectations. 66 00:05:00,387 --> 00:05:04,802 But we once again found out, uh?! 67 00:05:04,900 --> 00:05:07,142 As long as unanimous voting dominates the council, 68 00:05:07,214 --> 00:05:10,689 nothing in this country will ever change! 69 00:05:23,867 --> 00:05:26,399 What are you trying to say? 70 00:05:27,085 --> 00:05:29,760 Did I ever say anything about your clan? 71 00:05:30,003 --> 00:05:34,194 Is being in possession of plentiful land and assets a crime? 72 00:05:34,308 --> 00:05:37,111 Wangyun Rang was not talking about that. 73 00:05:37,397 --> 00:05:39,528 The reason certain clans might be in possession of larger territory... 74 00:05:39,657 --> 00:05:42,046 is either because their efforts led to such expansion, 75 00:05:42,174 --> 00:05:45,021 or because their meritorious service granted them such benefits. 76 00:05:45,579 --> 00:05:46,537 Is that a crime? 77 00:05:46,623 --> 00:05:51,055 Even petty nobles with very little land boast the same kind of fealty. 78 00:05:51,139 --> 00:05:55,056 So does this discriminatory treatment show any fairness? 79 00:05:55,271 --> 00:05:56,844 There is a clear difference between people, 80 00:05:56,944 --> 00:05:58,846 do we have to equally divide land now? 81 00:05:58,946 --> 00:06:02,551 What is wrong with you two? 82 00:06:02,808 --> 00:06:07,142 Are you telling me Deokman was the one proposing for majority vote? 83 00:06:07,271 --> 00:06:09,889 Lord Seohyeon and I did approve, 84 00:06:10,047 --> 00:06:12,292 but as all the other council members were against it, 85 00:06:12,435 --> 00:06:14,109 the motion was rejected. 86 00:06:14,738 --> 00:06:17,298 Was it not impossible from the very start? 87 00:06:17,484 --> 00:06:22,533 Did not the council use unanimous voting for the last seven centuries? 88 00:06:22,747 --> 00:06:28,552 I am sure Her Highness herself knew the motion would not pass. 89 00:06:29,051 --> 00:06:31,882 Yes... As even that was rejected, 90 00:06:32,040 --> 00:06:36,431 all the lesser nobles who participated voiced their disapproval. 91 00:06:37,089 --> 00:06:40,214 It is likely that is what Her Highness wished for. 92 00:06:40,328 --> 00:06:45,706 Are you telling me she did this to show how fruitless the council has become? 93 00:06:45,906 --> 00:06:49,368 It is very likely those were Her Highness's intentions. 94 00:06:49,468 --> 00:06:50,925 Right... 95 00:06:51,064 --> 00:06:54,187 She managed to show that anything which would go against... 96 00:06:54,420 --> 00:06:58,231 the powerful nobles' benefit would never pass. 97 00:06:59,426 --> 00:07:00,973 Sire. 98 00:07:01,147 --> 00:07:02,649 Are you all right? 99 00:07:02,749 --> 00:07:04,746 Should we escort you to your berth? 100 00:07:05,710 --> 00:07:07,526 I am fine. 101 00:07:07,941 --> 00:07:10,230 Fret not. 102 00:07:23,657 --> 00:07:26,689 Are we not mutually engaging in one subterfuge after another? 103 00:07:26,889 --> 00:07:30,880 Majority vote? What a most discerning move. 104 00:07:31,137 --> 00:07:38,843 Yes, as any proposal would find it arduous to pass with this system. 105 00:07:39,115 --> 00:07:42,462 Is not unanimous voting a seven century-long tradition? 106 00:07:42,619 --> 00:07:43,677 However, 107 00:07:43,792 --> 00:07:48,831 it is a vestige of the past which no longer suits our current situation. 108 00:07:49,187 --> 00:07:55,290 All it has become is a subterfuge to favor the powerful nobles' interests. 109 00:07:56,512 --> 00:08:00,989 And that is because no reform would be approved unanimously by them. 110 00:08:01,572 --> 00:08:03,592 That is certainly true. 111 00:08:03,721 --> 00:08:05,080 Still. 112 00:08:05,266 --> 00:08:07,613 Still, Your Highness... 113 00:08:08,795 --> 00:08:11,218 Do you realize that same unanimous voting... 114 00:08:11,327 --> 00:08:14,169 is also benefiting you? 115 00:08:15,276 --> 00:08:16,589 What? 116 00:08:16,803 --> 00:08:25,228 Should the nobles propose a motion to oust you from any decision making? 117 00:08:27,519 --> 00:08:31,238 With a majority vote, only six votes of approval... 118 00:08:31,438 --> 00:08:36,815 would be required to force you out of any further deliberation. 119 00:08:36,990 --> 00:08:40,909 However, since it is still unanimous voting, 120 00:08:41,038 --> 00:08:43,040 be it Lord Seohyeon or Lord Yongchun, 121 00:08:43,126 --> 00:08:47,713 would not a single vote against the motion cause it to be rejected? 122 00:08:47,856 --> 00:08:51,374 And that is why you continue enjoying your status. 123 00:08:52,696 --> 00:08:54,135 I see. 124 00:08:54,321 --> 00:08:56,838 I was indeed gaining benefits myself. 125 00:08:57,067 --> 00:08:59,175 Our statute and institutions... 126 00:08:59,685 --> 00:09:03,775 They are always a perilous sword with two edges. 127 00:09:03,903 --> 00:09:08,161 Not only their foe, but even those wielding it may injure themselves. 128 00:09:09,922 --> 00:09:11,193 Then, 129 00:09:11,508 --> 00:09:15,757 is using such statute and institutions to contend with your foes... 130 00:09:15,862 --> 00:09:17,858 such immoral behavior? 131 00:09:18,359 --> 00:09:20,688 Statute and institutions... 132 00:09:26,423 --> 00:09:28,139 Again... again... 133 00:09:28,719 --> 00:09:32,277 I almost risked telling you everything, once again. 134 00:09:32,652 --> 00:09:35,241 How sagacious your sincerity can be. 135 00:09:35,456 --> 00:09:38,574 It almost caused me to once again fall for that trap of yours. 136 00:09:39,810 --> 00:09:41,255 If I may... 137 00:09:53,116 --> 00:09:55,451 Hey! Minions! 138 00:09:57,779 --> 00:10:00,181 Aigoo... What now?! 139 00:10:00,296 --> 00:10:02,371 The council rejected both proposals. 140 00:10:02,485 --> 00:10:04,688 - Uh?! - Ehh... You pathetic dolts. 141 00:10:04,773 --> 00:10:06,723 You are the true minions... 142 00:10:07,070 --> 00:10:10,194 Wake up, will you? 143 00:10:10,967 --> 00:10:13,421 Looks like expectations completely floored them?! 144 00:10:13,549 --> 00:10:15,280 They are really angry, uh?! 145 00:10:15,480 --> 00:10:18,231 That is too bad. What a shame! 146 00:10:18,426 --> 00:10:20,987 You dolt, how much land does your clan possess? 147 00:10:21,087 --> 00:10:25,318 Why are you suddenly curious about that? 148 00:10:25,461 --> 00:10:28,279 {\a6}*1 sok = 15 square meters 149 00:10:25,461 --> 00:10:28,279 Aigoo... look at you. Over five thousand sok*? 150 00:10:28,508 --> 00:10:29,809 Uh?! 151 00:10:30,253 --> 00:10:33,394 Had this amendment been passed, 152 00:10:33,580 --> 00:10:37,370 your clan's lives would have been improved! 153 00:10:39,130 --> 00:10:40,846 Ehh... You ignoramus. 154 00:10:40,932 --> 00:10:42,900 He doesn't even realize what can benefit him. 155 00:10:42,971 --> 00:10:44,988 You pathetic dolt... 156 00:10:45,074 --> 00:10:47,062 Tell me about it. 157 00:10:47,820 --> 00:10:49,622 Does he have some issues up there? 158 00:10:50,795 --> 00:10:53,637 Just stay put, uh?! 159 00:10:54,432 --> 00:10:56,391 That's kind of true... 160 00:10:56,506 --> 00:10:58,815 Aigoo... you're so hopeless. 161 00:10:59,523 --> 00:11:01,497 Wake up, you dolt. 162 00:11:01,683 --> 00:11:03,118 Let's go. 163 00:11:04,152 --> 00:11:06,543 Couldn't smell money if it was under your nose... 164 00:11:06,628 --> 00:11:08,087 Ehh... 165 00:11:08,459 --> 00:11:11,672 I just thought that... 166 00:11:13,337 --> 00:11:14,037 Why did you hit me? 167 00:11:14,123 --> 00:11:15,565 Now that I think about it, you dolt, 168 00:11:15,650 --> 00:11:18,868 is that how you address your direct superior? 169 00:11:18,997 --> 00:11:21,105 Well deserved, wasn't it? 170 00:11:21,514 --> 00:11:23,088 You dolt. 171 00:11:28,373 --> 00:11:31,149 So it should have passed, uh?! 172 00:11:32,189 --> 00:11:35,936 On second thought, the taxation reform was not such a bad proposal. 173 00:11:36,165 --> 00:11:37,192 Is that not right, Seokpum Rang? 174 00:11:37,321 --> 00:11:38,422 So... 175 00:11:39,180 --> 00:11:40,982 Are you saying it should have passed successfully? 176 00:11:41,097 --> 00:11:43,428 Why are you suddenly raising your voice? 177 00:11:43,543 --> 00:11:45,960 It is because of the drivel you're uttering! 178 00:11:46,346 --> 00:11:47,853 Listen, Seokpum Rang. 179 00:11:48,025 --> 00:11:49,741 Had this amendment passed, 180 00:11:49,884 --> 00:11:52,974 it would have meant benefits for your own clan as well. 181 00:11:54,761 --> 00:11:56,907 The same goes for mine. 182 00:11:57,164 --> 00:12:00,905 Don't you realize it is but a subterfuge by Her Highness... 183 00:12:01,013 --> 00:12:02,784 to make Lady Mishil's followers sway? 184 00:12:02,913 --> 00:12:07,779 However, both you and I incurred heavy losses during the last crops crisis. 185 00:12:11,930 --> 00:12:14,586 It might not mean much for the powerful nobles, 186 00:12:15,001 --> 00:12:19,329 but one of the pillars holding our clan was lost in the fray. 187 00:12:21,339 --> 00:12:23,262 Nothing I said was uncalled for. 188 00:12:23,362 --> 00:12:25,036 Careful with your parlance. 189 00:12:25,865 --> 00:12:30,319 The reason we are still here, and still own any land at all... 190 00:12:30,664 --> 00:12:33,280 It all happened because of Her Highness Lady Mishil's benevolence. 191 00:12:34,600 --> 00:12:36,441 Have you forgotten? 192 00:12:39,617 --> 00:12:40,727 Seokpum Rang! 193 00:12:41,069 --> 00:12:42,586 Seokpum Rang!! 194 00:12:44,466 --> 00:12:46,725 I really... 195 00:12:51,897 --> 00:12:53,928 Ever since the princess came back to Seorabeol, 196 00:12:54,013 --> 00:12:55,730 there has not been a single day of tranquility. 197 00:12:55,916 --> 00:12:58,476 Why, is anything the matter? 198 00:12:58,633 --> 00:13:01,576 All the petty nobles who participated at the last council... 199 00:13:01,704 --> 00:13:04,550 are gathering here and there and making such a commotion! 200 00:13:04,894 --> 00:13:07,268 From their point of view, it is understandable. 201 00:13:07,626 --> 00:13:09,943 It makes no sense! 202 00:13:10,057 --> 00:13:12,678 Unanimous voting is a seven century-long tradition of ours, 203 00:13:12,764 --> 00:13:16,225 so how and why would you suddenly abolish it? 204 00:13:16,568 --> 00:13:17,955 No. 205 00:13:18,339 --> 00:13:20,773 In the end, it must be indeed abolished. 206 00:13:20,988 --> 00:13:26,155 No... In truth, the council itself is a rather fruitless apparatus. 207 00:13:26,907 --> 00:13:27,912 Your Highness! 208 00:13:28,055 --> 00:13:29,027 What? 209 00:13:29,628 --> 00:13:31,216 "Rather fruitless"?! 210 00:13:31,359 --> 00:13:32,563 What is that supposed to mean? 211 00:13:32,649 --> 00:13:35,638 Yes. Should I achieve my grandiose endeavors, 212 00:13:35,739 --> 00:13:39,085 it will be the first thing I will abolish. 213 00:13:40,888 --> 00:13:43,703 Of course, now is not the time. 214 00:13:55,907 --> 00:13:57,605 What did you just say? 215 00:13:57,910 --> 00:13:59,283 Lord Chunchu! 216 00:13:59,469 --> 00:14:01,371 Do what with the council?! 217 00:14:01,571 --> 00:14:03,159 Is that not the case? 218 00:14:03,402 --> 00:14:07,081 Was I speaking in haste? 219 00:14:07,556 --> 00:14:12,029 But in the end, should we not rid ourselves of the council altogether? 220 00:14:16,724 --> 00:14:18,426 Shouldn't we? 221 00:14:18,583 --> 00:14:22,503 Right... I do think so myself. 222 00:14:25,920 --> 00:14:30,057 However... The council is a seven century-long tradition of ours. 223 00:14:30,229 --> 00:14:32,389 Abolish it, Your Highness?! 224 00:14:32,675 --> 00:14:35,878 Our path shall from now on be laden with sudden upheavals. 225 00:14:36,036 --> 00:14:43,207 Hence... I was indeed thinking whether we should rid ourselves of it. 226 00:14:47,085 --> 00:14:51,176 What our nation needs now are rapid decisions, 227 00:14:51,399 --> 00:14:54,122 and the ability to rapidly make plans come into fruition. 228 00:15:04,736 --> 00:15:09,473 Yes... So you spent the night preparing this? 229 00:15:09,888 --> 00:15:14,012 No, I just could not catch sleep. 230 00:15:14,922 --> 00:15:17,053 I took the time to devise such plans, 231 00:15:17,182 --> 00:15:19,115 may you take a look. 232 00:15:30,844 --> 00:15:33,940 What a cowardly and baseborn artifice... 233 00:15:34,226 --> 00:15:37,073 Yes, it certainly is. 234 00:15:39,985 --> 00:15:42,340 "It certainly is"?! 235 00:15:44,070 --> 00:15:50,703 But, it should be much more cowardly, baseborn and spurious, Milord. 236 00:15:51,260 --> 00:15:55,766 Yes... I shall find the kind of solution you are looking for. 237 00:16:03,406 --> 00:16:07,454 The more ignoble and squalid, the better. 238 00:16:08,040 --> 00:16:13,433 Enough that anyone reading it would be disgusted by its vulgarity. 239 00:16:14,692 --> 00:16:18,554 But, Mother... What would that be? 240 00:16:23,480 --> 00:16:25,158 Is it the morrow? 241 00:16:25,373 --> 00:16:27,521 Or the day after? 242 00:16:32,926 --> 00:16:34,643 Tomorrow. 243 00:16:51,277 --> 00:16:53,975 What is perturbing you? 244 00:16:56,564 --> 00:16:58,180 Sister... 245 00:16:58,956 --> 00:17:01,241 Must we really do this? 246 00:17:01,856 --> 00:17:03,086 Why? 247 00:17:03,391 --> 00:17:05,805 Are you feeling uneasy about this? 248 00:17:08,094 --> 00:17:11,120 Why would any of this perturb my mind?! 249 00:17:11,619 --> 00:17:12,729 I just... 250 00:17:13,459 --> 00:17:14,314 Just?! 251 00:17:14,443 --> 00:17:18,205 I just think this behavior does not suit you, Sister. 252 00:17:21,260 --> 00:17:24,297 Whatever disdain your peers accord you, 253 00:17:24,512 --> 00:17:27,660 I believe the annals of history will consign you to a luminous legacy. 254 00:17:27,888 --> 00:17:33,106 However, this can besmirch everything you have accomplished so far. 255 00:17:36,036 --> 00:17:37,485 It certainly could. 256 00:17:37,600 --> 00:17:42,406 The world does indeed fear you, and shows you contempt, 257 00:17:42,534 --> 00:17:48,193 but never have you acted against principle. 258 00:17:53,618 --> 00:17:59,559 But when it comes to this, I hardly think it is the case. 259 00:18:06,232 --> 00:18:09,588 No... Once... 260 00:18:09,842 --> 00:18:13,350 I once did do something against principle. 261 00:18:15,314 --> 00:18:16,782 Sadaham... 262 00:18:17,457 --> 00:18:20,590 My devotion for him convinced me to abandon everything... 263 00:18:20,747 --> 00:18:23,037 and plan to together elope. 264 00:18:25,095 --> 00:18:29,802 That was against my every principle. 265 00:18:31,272 --> 00:18:32,545 Yes... 266 00:18:32,652 --> 00:18:37,924 It was that which moved me to never repeat such behavior. 267 00:18:38,110 --> 00:18:43,577 So, why do it now, of all times? 268 00:18:44,450 --> 00:18:47,525 I now share the same sentiments as those days. 269 00:18:48,354 --> 00:18:53,430 Quite similar to what I felt for Sadaham. 270 00:18:54,582 --> 00:18:56,684 Similar as in... 271 00:18:56,827 --> 00:19:02,573 Enough that Mishil will abandon principle to follow her dreams, 272 00:19:02,730 --> 00:19:06,377 and should even failure be bestowed upon her, 273 00:19:06,477 --> 00:19:08,923 she will go out in style. 274 00:19:09,481 --> 00:19:11,626 Well, to that extent?! 275 00:19:23,300 --> 00:19:26,704 What? Piltan Rang and Wangyun Rang's fathers? 276 00:19:27,018 --> 00:19:30,283 Yes. As they both own less than five thousand sok of land, 277 00:19:30,483 --> 00:19:32,933 they could have become recipients of your taxation reforms. 278 00:19:33,134 --> 00:19:35,217 That is good to hear. Where are they? 279 00:19:35,346 --> 00:19:37,320 I shall meet them right away. 280 00:19:58,369 --> 00:20:00,714 The Pungwolju just told me. 281 00:20:00,886 --> 00:20:04,576 I am whelmed with gratitude for your support. 282 00:20:04,670 --> 00:20:06,036 {\a6}~ Lord Jujin ~ (Piltan's father, Sangju commander) 283 00:20:04,670 --> 00:20:06,036 You need not flatter us. 284 00:20:06,151 --> 00:20:08,725 We should rather be the ones to extend you our sincerest gratitude. 285 00:20:08,854 --> 00:20:10,400 Do not even mention it. 286 00:20:10,494 --> 00:20:12,272 We can only be in awe at the concern you have shown... 287 00:20:12,387 --> 00:20:16,236 for the lesser nobles and their situation. 288 00:20:16,421 --> 00:20:17,658 No... 289 00:20:17,872 --> 00:20:19,562 It is nobles of purpose such as yourself... 290 00:20:19,662 --> 00:20:26,075 who should aid this country to go through the reforms it so fervently needs. 291 00:20:27,414 --> 00:20:31,003 The council has become nothing more than a pretext... 292 00:20:31,119 --> 00:20:33,390 for the powerful nobles to maintain their supremacy. 293 00:20:33,633 --> 00:20:37,409 From here on in, I will need your support. 294 00:20:37,681 --> 00:20:40,148 - Yes, Your Highness. - Yes. Your Highness. 295 00:20:48,071 --> 00:20:50,907 So, how did she seem? 296 00:20:51,064 --> 00:20:55,598 She requested our support to reform the council of nobles. 297 00:20:56,600 --> 00:20:59,132 Reform the council?! 298 00:20:59,252 --> 00:21:00,494 Yes. 299 00:21:00,694 --> 00:21:05,614 Saying it has become a mere pretext to continue your supremacy... 300 00:21:07,332 --> 00:21:08,933 Lord Jujin. 301 00:21:09,090 --> 00:21:10,840 You know, right? 302 00:21:11,312 --> 00:21:14,845 That this is nothing but a subterfuge by Her Highness... 303 00:21:15,059 --> 00:21:17,191 so that the nobles will foment dissension. 304 00:21:19,665 --> 00:21:22,843 You cannot let this sway you. 305 00:21:23,530 --> 00:21:26,076 There is nothing that would sway me, 306 00:21:26,533 --> 00:21:29,823 but as I am staking my life on this... 307 00:21:30,195 --> 00:21:31,742 No. 308 00:21:31,871 --> 00:21:37,120 You have a responsibility to maintain public order in the capital. 309 00:21:37,664 --> 00:21:41,354 How could that ever go against principle?! 310 00:21:41,511 --> 00:21:45,025 I am counting on Your Excellency. 311 00:22:41,066 --> 00:22:44,498 Did you come here yourself, Your Highness? 312 00:22:44,741 --> 00:22:47,416 I thought Lord Misaeng would come... 313 00:22:47,974 --> 00:22:50,963 It is... our first meeting, I trust? 314 00:22:51,206 --> 00:22:55,983 I have heard a lot about you. Seems like you granted us valuable support?! 315 00:22:56,255 --> 00:22:58,787 And what could I possibly have done? 316 00:22:58,967 --> 00:23:03,392 I merely conveyed to Lord Misaeng talebearing I learned during my journeys. 317 00:23:03,550 --> 00:23:08,513 And that is why I hold your endeavors in high esteem. 318 00:23:08,899 --> 00:23:12,820 And hope this mutual respect will continue. 319 00:23:13,147 --> 00:23:17,418 I cannot express how grateful I am to hear that, Your Highness. 320 00:23:18,176 --> 00:23:21,437 Any further instructions you would like to give us? 321 00:23:22,850 --> 00:23:25,956 I hear you and Bidam are close. 322 00:23:28,063 --> 00:23:29,904 Take Bidam with you, 323 00:23:30,047 --> 00:23:34,924 and leave the capital on an excursion for the next two days. 324 00:23:41,361 --> 00:23:43,406 For excursions, you mean... 325 00:23:43,563 --> 00:23:45,337 Just that. 326 00:23:45,580 --> 00:23:47,592 Find a pleasant spot up in the mountains, 327 00:23:47,749 --> 00:23:50,817 enjoy fresh water and the gentle breeze, and then return. 328 00:23:54,007 --> 00:23:58,721 But, should Bidam refuse to come? 329 00:23:59,261 --> 00:24:00,577 Then... 330 00:24:01,750 --> 00:24:04,825 I suppose you will have to bring him along against his will?! 331 00:24:07,116 --> 00:24:09,304 A guest is seeking your audience. 332 00:24:19,232 --> 00:24:20,562 Lord Seolwon. 333 00:24:20,705 --> 00:24:22,507 What brings you... 334 00:24:23,492 --> 00:24:26,455 Was paying you a visit a mistake? 335 00:24:29,957 --> 00:24:34,062 Still, I remain your guest. Will you leave me out here? 336 00:24:34,924 --> 00:24:37,035 Ahh... Well... 337 00:24:37,669 --> 00:24:39,766 May you enter. 338 00:24:46,437 --> 00:24:48,359 Is that not right? 339 00:24:48,531 --> 00:24:52,194 If it's politics, that is something my mother and Her Highness worry about. 340 00:24:52,322 --> 00:24:55,941 Do we need to foment ill will amongst in-laws? 341 00:24:56,084 --> 00:24:57,670 I certainly concur. 342 00:24:58,773 --> 00:25:00,019 - Here... - Yes. 343 00:25:00,258 --> 00:25:02,722 We neglected each other for way too long. 344 00:25:02,908 --> 00:25:06,913 Let us meet frequently, and freely confabulate! 345 00:25:07,041 --> 00:25:09,730 Yes, we should try... 346 00:25:14,444 --> 00:25:16,876 Father, you are here? 347 00:25:17,620 --> 00:25:19,621 Ohh... Right, Yeongmo. 348 00:25:19,732 --> 00:25:21,494 Here... Have a seat. 349 00:25:24,918 --> 00:25:27,335 What brings you here, at this belated juncture? 350 00:25:27,492 --> 00:25:33,717 I wanted to meet your father-in-law, you and your spouse! 351 00:25:33,917 --> 00:25:37,006 Right... When is the child due? 352 00:25:40,997 --> 00:25:44,647 What happened to my Yeongmo? Uh?! 353 00:25:51,569 --> 00:25:55,325 What is perturbing you? 354 00:25:56,283 --> 00:26:00,918 Lord Chunchu is your nephew. 355 00:26:01,232 --> 00:26:05,211 And he's our grandson-in-law. 356 00:26:06,127 --> 00:26:07,457 And? 357 00:26:08,658 --> 00:26:10,675 What are you trying to imply? 358 00:26:10,804 --> 00:26:15,045 I do appreciate the fact Lord Chunchu and I have become in-laws, 359 00:26:15,484 --> 00:26:17,529 but it puts me in a rather awkward position. 360 00:26:17,686 --> 00:26:20,332 In regards to Lord Sejong, you mean? 361 00:26:20,518 --> 00:26:21,834 Yes. 362 00:26:22,580 --> 00:26:24,410 Even though I had no selfish motives, 363 00:26:24,568 --> 00:26:27,071 he still refuses to believe me. 364 00:26:38,066 --> 00:26:39,768 Lord Yongchun. 365 00:26:40,297 --> 00:26:46,314 Are you not trying to help Lord Chunchu to the throne yourself? 366 00:26:49,602 --> 00:26:54,456 What are you trying to say? 367 00:26:54,768 --> 00:26:59,662 Even though we did not intend for it to happen, 368 00:26:59,834 --> 00:27:02,720 are we not on the same boat anyhow? 369 00:27:21,846 --> 00:27:24,278 Ahh... I told you we can go inside and talk. 370 00:27:24,389 --> 00:27:26,638 Get moving... 371 00:27:31,214 --> 00:27:32,640 What is it? 372 00:27:33,574 --> 00:27:35,662 What do you want? 373 00:27:38,689 --> 00:27:40,877 What are you taking me for? 374 00:27:41,077 --> 00:27:43,174 If you have anything to say, do it now. 375 00:27:43,379 --> 00:27:45,697 Ahh... really. 376 00:27:46,866 --> 00:27:48,315 What is it? 377 00:27:48,530 --> 00:27:49,131 What's the matter? 378 00:27:49,231 --> 00:27:52,054 Ahh... It's driving me crazy. 379 00:27:52,191 --> 00:27:55,560 It'll never work... never. 380 00:27:57,526 --> 00:27:58,566 Hey. 381 00:27:58,693 --> 00:28:01,807 Will you leave with me on an excursion, or keep drinking? 382 00:28:02,622 --> 00:28:03,323 What? 383 00:28:03,452 --> 00:28:04,882 Would be too cumbersome to leave, wouldn't it? 384 00:28:04,997 --> 00:28:06,585 So let's just drink, uh? 385 00:28:07,314 --> 00:28:10,196 I saw you can handle it quite well. 386 00:28:13,700 --> 00:28:15,545 Have a death wish? 387 00:28:16,214 --> 00:28:18,291 Start talking. 388 00:28:18,634 --> 00:28:22,977 It's just that I don't think I can do this while sober. 389 00:28:23,792 --> 00:28:26,724 Let's just have a drink... 390 00:28:27,253 --> 00:28:29,170 Just one. 391 00:28:51,341 --> 00:28:53,187 My apologies. 392 00:28:53,405 --> 00:28:55,235 Ahh... Don't even mention it. 393 00:28:55,336 --> 00:28:57,996 But, you sure can handle the bottle. 394 00:28:58,125 --> 00:28:59,857 I am renowned for my drinking prowess, 395 00:28:59,929 --> 00:29:01,788 but it indeed seems like I found a peer. 396 00:29:01,935 --> 00:29:04,452 Right... Let us have one more. 397 00:29:04,566 --> 00:29:06,383 Yes, all right. 398 00:29:06,511 --> 00:29:07,695 Here... 399 00:29:07,795 --> 00:29:12,251 To the prosperity of our clans, let us have a toast. 400 00:29:23,980 --> 00:29:26,297 I did hear about it, 401 00:29:27,570 --> 00:29:29,380 but how can I... 402 00:29:29,526 --> 00:29:31,743 It is for Her Highness's sake, 403 00:29:31,943 --> 00:29:33,974 and for the sake of our country. 404 00:29:34,132 --> 00:29:37,054 Seokpum Rang's dexterity with the blade is peerless. 405 00:29:37,176 --> 00:29:40,039 Is that not the reason we are entrusting this to him? 406 00:29:43,908 --> 00:29:45,881 Let us begin. 407 00:29:59,282 --> 00:30:01,267 What are you waiting for? 408 00:30:01,370 --> 00:30:03,306 Begin at once! 409 00:30:22,372 --> 00:30:25,983 Did you meet Lord Yongchun? 410 00:30:26,154 --> 00:30:27,570 Yes. 411 00:30:29,272 --> 00:30:30,588 Did you do it? 412 00:30:30,774 --> 00:30:33,091 Yes, I did. 413 00:30:33,263 --> 00:30:37,875 Did you bring that? 414 00:30:44,104 --> 00:30:46,035 I did bring it... 415 00:30:46,192 --> 00:30:49,170 But, why this... 416 00:30:50,413 --> 00:30:54,088 Yes. Give it to me. 417 00:30:54,588 --> 00:30:56,476 Your Highness. 418 00:30:58,437 --> 00:31:00,767 I always tried to accord you my understanding, 419 00:31:00,896 --> 00:31:02,684 and so I have done all this time. 420 00:31:02,812 --> 00:31:06,488 But this is something I cannot understand. 421 00:31:06,717 --> 00:31:08,576 Why would you... 422 00:31:10,573 --> 00:31:14,574 The reason I left that behind was to earn your trust, 423 00:31:14,802 --> 00:31:17,863 and to placate your anxiety. 424 00:31:18,092 --> 00:31:22,632 So why did you ask me to bring this only now? 425 00:31:22,947 --> 00:31:26,666 For I now wish for it to placate mine. 426 00:31:26,866 --> 00:31:29,841 What are you trying to say, Your Highness? 427 00:31:31,239 --> 00:31:35,920 Could this not end up in failure, after all? 428 00:31:37,780 --> 00:31:39,131 Then... 429 00:31:39,881 --> 00:31:41,205 Yes. 430 00:31:42,063 --> 00:31:44,040 It is Bidam. 431 00:31:56,261 --> 00:32:00,870 This might be a very long night. 432 00:32:01,857 --> 00:32:04,844 Just like that night. 433 00:32:17,359 --> 00:32:19,390 It is a summoning for an urgent council meeting. 434 00:32:19,505 --> 00:32:22,809 I must convey it directly to His Excellency. 435 00:32:23,681 --> 00:32:27,731 He still has not awakened, so let me do this. 436 00:32:31,106 --> 00:32:34,882 May you confirm that you received the notice. 437 00:32:44,545 --> 00:32:48,825 I sent the meeting notice to Lord Yongchun's abode. 438 00:32:48,982 --> 00:32:52,458 Directly to Lord Yongchun? 439 00:32:52,586 --> 00:32:57,163 Ahh... No, as he was inebriated last night and wished to sleep, 440 00:32:57,249 --> 00:32:59,753 I only left it to his servants. 441 00:33:00,182 --> 00:33:01,870 Is that so? 442 00:33:05,211 --> 00:33:06,761 Was the confirmation signed? 443 00:33:06,919 --> 00:33:08,325 Yes. 444 00:33:35,892 --> 00:33:37,566 Lord Seohyeon. 445 00:33:37,866 --> 00:33:39,995 Lord Seohyeon. 446 00:33:40,175 --> 00:33:42,906 Milord, you must wake up. 447 00:33:57,346 --> 00:34:01,540 It is a list of all the nobles who wish to give you support. 448 00:34:05,552 --> 00:34:09,048 I met with Piltan Rang's father, Lord Jujin. 449 00:34:09,233 --> 00:34:11,998 He did seem to approve our taxation reforms, 450 00:34:12,127 --> 00:34:13,872 but I still cannot be sure. 451 00:34:13,972 --> 00:34:19,089 Lord Jujin commands elite troops from the closest post to the capital, 452 00:34:19,493 --> 00:34:21,819 so we must make sure he joins forces with us. 453 00:34:21,905 --> 00:34:25,753 He might not be of high nobility, but considering his long-standing... 454 00:34:25,874 --> 00:34:28,384 relationship with Lord Sejong, we cannot be sure. 455 00:34:28,627 --> 00:34:32,179 That is why I plan to meet Piltan Rang as well. 456 00:34:32,365 --> 00:34:37,113 Also, Wolya Rang, make sure you keep control over... 457 00:34:37,242 --> 00:34:40,061 the restoration movement sects in this area. 458 00:35:00,026 --> 00:35:02,429 Lo...Lord Seohyeon. 459 00:35:02,543 --> 00:35:04,739 Lord Seohyeon! 460 00:35:05,000 --> 00:35:06,877 Lord Seohyeon! 461 00:36:13,685 --> 00:36:15,258 What is this? 462 00:36:17,575 --> 00:36:18,908 What... 463 00:36:20,581 --> 00:36:21,997 What is this? 464 00:36:22,154 --> 00:36:24,443 What did you fill those drinks with? 465 00:36:24,758 --> 00:36:26,102 I... 466 00:36:30,577 --> 00:36:32,408 Are you out of your mind? 467 00:36:32,511 --> 00:36:34,072 Have a death wish? 468 00:36:34,197 --> 00:36:36,485 Keep quiet, will you? 469 00:36:36,599 --> 00:36:39,369 All this is driving me crazy. 470 00:36:39,497 --> 00:36:42,415 Take these off. 471 00:36:42,529 --> 00:36:44,836 You crazy bastard... 472 00:36:45,104 --> 00:36:46,348 Stop! 473 00:36:47,907 --> 00:36:49,784 Just stay put, uh? 474 00:36:49,938 --> 00:36:52,590 Let me think for a moment, uh? 475 00:36:53,691 --> 00:36:56,938 You really must be insane. 476 00:37:00,859 --> 00:37:02,712 Why did you tie me? 477 00:37:03,012 --> 00:37:04,364 Calm down. 478 00:37:04,477 --> 00:37:05,964 Just calm down. 479 00:37:07,386 --> 00:37:09,078 Come here. 480 00:37:09,190 --> 00:37:10,878 Closer... Come closer! 481 00:37:11,021 --> 00:37:12,923 I said come here! 482 00:37:17,416 --> 00:37:21,572 They will have a council meeting to oust Her Highness... 483 00:37:21,758 --> 00:37:24,376 from any decision-making process. 484 00:37:24,705 --> 00:37:27,494 With me and Lord Yongchun... 485 00:37:27,823 --> 00:37:30,269 Why would they do this? 486 00:37:30,512 --> 00:37:31,857 Bring my official garments. 487 00:37:31,971 --> 00:37:33,344 I must hasten there. 488 00:37:33,444 --> 00:37:34,817 Yes. 489 00:37:45,670 --> 00:37:47,415 What is that supposed to mean? 490 00:37:47,601 --> 00:37:49,660 The council will discuss what? 491 00:37:49,832 --> 00:37:54,963 Ousting Her Highness from any further state deliberation. 492 00:37:55,206 --> 00:37:56,994 How could this... 493 00:37:57,180 --> 00:37:58,824 They are discussing it now? 494 00:37:58,924 --> 00:38:02,253 Yes, I saw the council members gather. 495 00:38:03,404 --> 00:38:07,595 But, the council still uses unanimous voting. 496 00:38:07,924 --> 00:38:10,356 Lord Yongchun and Lord Seohyeon will be present, 497 00:38:10,627 --> 00:38:12,613 so there is no way it would pass. 498 00:38:13,560 --> 00:38:14,847 Yes... 499 00:38:15,148 --> 00:38:20,025 But how could this happen right under our noses? 500 00:38:20,516 --> 00:38:21,923 No. 501 00:38:22,795 --> 00:38:24,740 There is something peculiar about this. 502 00:38:26,789 --> 00:38:28,473 The council... 503 00:38:53,384 --> 00:38:56,256 Seems like we are not all gathered yet. 504 00:38:56,485 --> 00:38:59,660 Lord Yongchun and Lord Seohyeon are still missing. 505 00:38:59,861 --> 00:39:02,521 Is it not time to start our meeting already? 506 00:39:02,735 --> 00:39:06,812 The Sangdaedeung is here, so let us commence. 507 00:39:06,940 --> 00:39:08,070 What? 508 00:39:08,557 --> 00:39:11,961 Should not the council reach a unanimous vote? 509 00:39:12,089 --> 00:39:16,854 Yes, it indeed shall reach one. 510 00:39:17,011 --> 00:39:19,757 Who ever said otherwise? 511 00:39:19,871 --> 00:39:25,498 So how can we start without Lord Yongchun and Lord Seohyeon? 512 00:39:25,619 --> 00:39:28,866 Eight council members are present. 513 00:39:29,567 --> 00:39:33,915 Would not an unanimous vote amongst the present suffice? 514 00:39:38,654 --> 00:39:40,113 H...owever... 515 00:39:40,413 --> 00:39:42,187 There is no such precedent, 516 00:39:42,315 --> 00:39:43,244 how... 517 00:39:43,368 --> 00:39:46,008 Are we going to postpone such paramount decision... 518 00:39:46,260 --> 00:39:49,874 just because a few members could not come on time? 519 00:39:50,231 --> 00:39:53,758 Not to mention the fact that they gave us confirmation... 520 00:39:53,872 --> 00:39:55,838 that they received our summoning. 521 00:39:56,038 --> 00:39:58,192 From this meeting onwards, 522 00:39:58,593 --> 00:40:03,928 let us seek a unanimous vote amongst the members present alone. 523 00:40:04,071 --> 00:40:05,143 Indeed! 524 00:40:05,358 --> 00:40:07,601 Why should we await them? 525 00:40:07,830 --> 00:40:09,046 I concur. 526 00:40:09,161 --> 00:40:14,881 There is no code suggesting that the entire council must be present. 527 00:40:14,953 --> 00:40:19,826 Merely that a unanimous vote is required for a motion to pass. 528 00:40:19,984 --> 00:40:21,400 I concur. 529 00:40:21,744 --> 00:40:23,470 Yes, I agree as well. 530 00:40:23,637 --> 00:40:24,747 I agree. 531 00:40:24,890 --> 00:40:27,529 Yes... I concur myself. 532 00:40:31,377 --> 00:40:33,165 I agree. 533 00:40:34,738 --> 00:40:39,638 Then, we shall hereby commence this meeting. 534 00:41:11,599 --> 00:41:13,021 What? 535 00:41:13,136 --> 00:41:15,449 They started the meeting with only eight members present? 536 00:41:15,606 --> 00:41:19,297 Yes, it is currently taking place at Yeolseon Hall. 537 00:41:19,650 --> 00:41:21,573 Her Highness's right to deliberate is the motion discussed? 538 00:41:21,631 --> 00:41:22,475 Yes... 539 00:41:22,589 --> 00:41:24,002 What now? 540 00:41:24,395 --> 00:41:26,095 Does it make any sense? 541 00:41:26,487 --> 00:41:29,612 They dare start the meeting without Lord Seohyeon and Lord Yongchun?! 542 00:41:30,376 --> 00:41:32,072 It... cannot be... 543 00:41:33,271 --> 00:41:34,911 Pungwolju. 544 00:41:35,142 --> 00:41:37,449 I've been told that Lord Seohyeon spent the eventide... 545 00:41:37,574 --> 00:41:38,932 drinking with Lord Hajong. 546 00:41:39,061 --> 00:41:40,376 Is that true? 547 00:41:40,720 --> 00:41:44,628 They cannot have done so to leave them out, 548 00:41:44,985 --> 00:41:48,861 and pass that motion with only eight members present? 549 00:41:49,152 --> 00:41:51,250 Those ignoble cowards! 550 00:41:51,538 --> 00:41:55,639 How could Hwarang alumni display such appalling behavior? 551 00:41:56,076 --> 00:42:00,828 So... So where are Lord Yongchun and Lord Seohyeon now? 552 00:42:32,643 --> 00:42:35,416 Leave on an excursion far away from the palace?! 553 00:42:35,511 --> 00:42:36,548 Mishil said so?! 554 00:42:36,634 --> 00:42:37,850 I told you. 555 00:42:37,935 --> 00:42:40,796 She said keeping you away until the morrow would suffice. 556 00:42:41,697 --> 00:42:45,659 So why did we not leave, and you tied me here instead? 557 00:42:47,404 --> 00:42:48,448 Tell me! 558 00:42:48,662 --> 00:42:50,250 Answer at once... 559 00:42:50,465 --> 00:42:51,866 What are you trying to scheme? 560 00:42:51,981 --> 00:42:53,926 You are here because I could not scheme a thing! 561 00:42:54,069 --> 00:42:56,286 Should I not make decisions on my own? 562 00:42:56,386 --> 00:42:58,474 Decisions... what decisions?! 563 00:42:58,735 --> 00:43:00,732 First... Who are you? 564 00:43:00,857 --> 00:43:02,947 Who could you possibly be, to arouse so much interest in Mishil? 565 00:43:03,080 --> 00:43:04,939 I might have dabbled in that kind of work once or twice, 566 00:43:05,139 --> 00:43:08,257 but it's the first time Mishil comes forward firsthand. 567 00:43:10,102 --> 00:43:13,611 Second... She said today and the morrow. 568 00:43:13,940 --> 00:43:16,886 It's clear something is going to happen, uh? 569 00:43:17,089 --> 00:43:18,845 What could it be? 570 00:43:20,018 --> 00:43:21,534 It can't be... 571 00:43:21,677 --> 00:43:24,110 Is Mishil going to... 572 00:43:26,127 --> 00:43:29,474 Unclasp me... Do it now! 573 00:43:29,645 --> 00:43:33,438 I told you it's not such a simple matter. 574 00:43:33,825 --> 00:43:35,455 You still... 575 00:43:35,684 --> 00:43:37,429 It's driving me crazy as well, uh? 576 00:43:37,515 --> 00:43:40,261 Having to tie you up like that means risking my life, 577 00:43:40,451 --> 00:43:44,277 and letting you go would make me a foe in Mishil's eyes. 578 00:43:44,538 --> 00:43:45,937 Want me to end your problems right now? 579 00:43:46,094 --> 00:43:48,375 Unclasp me right now! 580 00:43:51,314 --> 00:43:53,297 Then, convince me! 581 00:43:53,454 --> 00:43:54,670 Convince me that unclasping you... 582 00:43:54,784 --> 00:43:58,789 and becoming a foe in her eyes will be the right decision! 583 00:44:21,766 --> 00:44:23,338 Move out of the way! 584 00:44:23,769 --> 00:44:26,017 I must join the meeting. 585 00:44:27,547 --> 00:44:29,435 What are you trying to do? 586 00:44:29,918 --> 00:44:31,657 I said move! 587 00:44:31,774 --> 00:44:32,991 Move... 588 00:44:34,041 --> 00:44:36,981 I said move! 589 00:44:38,891 --> 00:44:40,093 What is the matter? 590 00:44:40,207 --> 00:44:41,902 Are you late as well? 591 00:44:42,016 --> 00:44:44,362 They are blocking the way on purpose. 592 00:44:44,476 --> 00:44:48,168 Then, are they keeping us out so they will... 593 00:44:48,311 --> 00:44:51,024 pass the motion all by themselves? 594 00:44:51,182 --> 00:44:52,487 Seems so. 595 00:44:52,630 --> 00:44:54,321 We must stop this. 596 00:44:54,433 --> 00:44:56,765 How could they engage in such coarse subterfuges?! 597 00:44:56,837 --> 00:44:59,426 You knaves! Move out... 598 00:44:59,583 --> 00:45:01,528 - You knaves! - Out of the way! 599 00:45:01,652 --> 00:45:04,475 I said move, you knaves! 600 00:45:11,619 --> 00:45:13,087 Did you gather everyone? 601 00:45:13,287 --> 00:45:14,574 Yes. 602 00:45:18,840 --> 00:45:20,327 Is that true? 603 00:45:20,498 --> 00:45:24,575 That they made them drink, and today staged an urgent meeting? 604 00:45:24,732 --> 00:45:27,807 Wow... What cowardice... 605 00:45:28,714 --> 00:45:32,720 Not to mention that they only started the meeting with eight members. 606 00:45:32,892 --> 00:45:36,682 As if they were market scoundrels... It makes no sense. 607 00:45:37,612 --> 00:45:39,923 - Your Excellency! - Your Excellency... 608 00:45:42,938 --> 00:45:45,727 Lord Yongchun and Lord Seohyeon arrived at Yeolseon Hall. 609 00:45:45,884 --> 00:45:47,028 Is that so? 610 00:45:47,443 --> 00:45:48,530 Forget it, then. 611 00:45:48,673 --> 00:45:49,751 No need to go. 612 00:45:49,865 --> 00:45:52,411 However, the two are trying to enter the meeting, 613 00:45:52,526 --> 00:45:56,344 but troops are blocking their entrance. 614 00:45:57,489 --> 00:45:59,349 Troops?! 615 00:46:00,424 --> 00:46:03,987 Pungwolju, must we keep allowing this? 616 00:46:04,416 --> 00:46:07,334 How could we allow something like this to happen? 617 00:46:08,049 --> 00:46:10,023 Jukbang, Godo. 618 00:46:10,328 --> 00:46:12,430 Report all this to Her Highness immediately, 619 00:46:12,545 --> 00:46:13,660 and request further instructions. 620 00:46:13,775 --> 00:46:15,234 Yes! 621 00:46:18,495 --> 00:46:23,220 Also, Royal Palace Guard, everyone follow me. 622 00:46:23,449 --> 00:46:24,965 Yes! 623 00:46:27,325 --> 00:46:28,226 Let's move. 624 00:46:28,426 --> 00:46:29,794 Yes! 625 00:46:36,502 --> 00:46:38,790 Isn't their behavior contemptible? 626 00:46:39,105 --> 00:46:40,964 How could they leave Their Excellencies out, 627 00:46:41,236 --> 00:46:44,259 and gain their unanimous vote that way? 628 00:46:46,361 --> 00:46:50,223 I cannot... believe this. 629 00:46:51,310 --> 00:46:55,166 Mishil... Mishil... 630 00:46:55,452 --> 00:46:57,855 How could she stoop to this level?! 631 00:46:58,284 --> 00:47:00,115 It is impossible. 632 00:47:00,315 --> 00:47:04,633 So this is all Mishil could do? 633 00:47:05,246 --> 00:47:08,356 You overestimated her, Your Highness. 634 00:47:08,499 --> 00:47:10,845 We should not squander time here. 635 00:47:11,245 --> 00:47:13,191 We must stop them at once! 636 00:47:13,320 --> 00:47:16,066 It is all the better, on the contrary. 637 00:47:19,570 --> 00:47:22,564 With this taxation reform incident, public fervor... 638 00:47:22,717 --> 00:47:25,096 and the support of petty nobles are moving towards Your Highness. 639 00:47:25,224 --> 00:47:28,099 And if you add a grave affront against procedure, 640 00:47:28,228 --> 00:47:31,989 like seeking a unanimous vote with only eight members, 641 00:47:33,177 --> 00:47:37,479 and even prohibiting the other two members from participating. 642 00:47:37,993 --> 00:47:39,638 What would possibly happen? 643 00:47:39,881 --> 00:47:41,111 Yes... 644 00:47:41,512 --> 00:47:44,103 Even if this motion might pass, 645 00:47:44,912 --> 00:47:48,191 opposition will surpass everyone's imagination. 646 00:47:50,380 --> 00:47:55,285 Everyone says Mishil always stresses just cause. 647 00:47:55,471 --> 00:48:00,077 However, Mishil is just a person like all of us, 648 00:48:00,506 --> 00:48:04,697 so anxiety and impatience led her to do this. 649 00:48:04,911 --> 00:48:07,414 No... It cannot be. 650 00:48:07,600 --> 00:48:09,316 She would never do this. 651 00:48:09,517 --> 00:48:13,121 Mishil would never cause her own downfall. 652 00:48:13,278 --> 00:48:17,754 Princess Deokman sold military supplies without the council's consent, 653 00:48:17,882 --> 00:48:21,744 endangering our nation's defenses. 654 00:48:22,759 --> 00:48:23,918 Also, 655 00:48:24,047 --> 00:48:30,283 her unfair taxation amendment proposal spread unrest amongst the nobles. 656 00:48:31,284 --> 00:48:35,017 This is all to render this council powerless... 657 00:48:35,146 --> 00:48:41,010 and eventually abolish it, an artifice concocted by Her Highness. 658 00:48:42,783 --> 00:48:48,032 Hence, we request that Her Highness be ousted from... 659 00:48:48,175 --> 00:48:52,595 any decision making, and only concern herself with matters... 660 00:48:53,008 --> 00:48:57,072 related to the royal family. 661 00:49:35,460 --> 00:49:37,248 Apprehend them at once! 662 00:49:37,376 --> 00:49:38,472 Yes! 663 00:49:44,347 --> 00:49:46,022 Her Highness is in danger! 664 00:49:46,136 --> 00:49:48,396 I asked you... why would she be in danger? 665 00:49:48,511 --> 00:49:49,912 Explain it to me. 666 00:49:50,027 --> 00:49:53,679 I ought to... We have no time to waste! 667 00:49:53,851 --> 00:49:56,540 I am the only one who can solve this. 668 00:49:56,654 --> 00:49:58,313 The only one! 669 00:49:58,428 --> 00:49:59,314 What?! 670 00:49:59,801 --> 00:50:01,660 Yushin, Alcheon, Chunchu! 671 00:50:01,760 --> 00:50:03,628 She must have fooled them all. 672 00:50:03,885 --> 00:50:05,859 I must go, I must! 673 00:50:06,002 --> 00:50:10,150 That's why I told you convincing me would be best. 674 00:50:10,337 --> 00:50:11,758 What is Mishil trying to do? 675 00:50:11,887 --> 00:50:15,517 And what is your relationship with her? 676 00:50:20,383 --> 00:50:22,307 Now... Unclasp me now. 677 00:50:22,422 --> 00:50:25,111 I must go, hasten! 678 00:51:16,143 --> 00:51:20,319 Lord Jujin's troops from Sangju are heading for the capital. 679 00:51:20,534 --> 00:51:22,096 What? 680 00:51:22,212 --> 00:51:22,894 Fine. 681 00:51:23,008 --> 00:51:24,024 Yes. 682 00:51:25,225 --> 00:51:27,070 Lord Jujin... 683 00:51:28,702 --> 00:51:32,405 Does not Lord Jujin command a huge battalion? 684 00:51:33,278 --> 00:51:35,437 Why is he suddenly... 685 00:51:37,883 --> 00:51:40,887 It can't be... It can't... 686 00:51:41,073 --> 00:51:42,674 Your Highness! 687 00:51:47,537 --> 00:51:48,961 We received a report. 688 00:51:49,054 --> 00:51:50,498 How did it go? 689 00:51:50,870 --> 00:51:56,919 Alcheon Rang took the troops, and forcibly entered Yeolseon Hall. 690 00:52:01,231 --> 00:52:02,655 This cannot happen. 691 00:52:03,042 --> 00:52:04,944 We must stop them. 692 00:52:11,080 --> 00:52:13,926 You now understand what her plans are, don't you? 693 00:52:14,083 --> 00:52:16,729 It's a coup she is preparing! 694 00:52:17,026 --> 00:52:17,859 What?! 695 00:52:18,016 --> 00:52:20,848 She will stage an insurrection! 696 00:52:22,629 --> 00:52:24,173 I knew this would happen. 697 00:52:24,302 --> 00:52:27,258 I said it would be a coup, and they did not believe me. 698 00:52:27,477 --> 00:52:28,878 How can they be so foolish... 699 00:52:28,993 --> 00:52:30,795 Wh...Wh...What? 700 00:52:30,967 --> 00:52:32,312 I am sure. 701 00:52:32,598 --> 00:52:34,572 Sure as anyone can be. 702 00:52:35,448 --> 00:52:37,948 Hey! I said unclasp me! 703 00:52:38,498 --> 00:52:40,813 In...In...Insurrection?! 704 00:52:41,066 --> 00:52:43,576 A... military coup?! 705 00:52:46,208 --> 00:52:49,970 Master, troops from Sangju are heading for the capital. 706 00:52:51,372 --> 00:52:56,286 You... You... really were saying the truth... 707 00:52:57,030 --> 00:52:59,196 Unclasp me, you bastard. 708 00:52:59,487 --> 00:53:01,350 Do it now! 709 00:53:05,188 --> 00:53:08,004 ~ For ~ Against ~ Against ~ For ~ 710 00:53:24,033 --> 00:53:26,024 How do you explain all this? 711 00:53:27,025 --> 00:53:32,031 How dare you wield your weapons inside this sacred place? 712 00:53:43,659 --> 00:53:45,204 You knaves! 713 00:53:45,805 --> 00:53:48,322 You dare enter Yeolseon Hall armed? 714 00:53:48,451 --> 00:53:50,181 Pungwolju and a Royal Palace Guard... 715 00:53:50,324 --> 00:53:52,856 Your being here is high treason! 716 00:54:09,021 --> 00:54:11,063 They just entered. 717 00:54:13,336 --> 00:54:14,353 Yes. 718 00:54:14,582 --> 00:54:17,643 Then... We shall begin. 719 00:54:55,044 --> 00:55:00,090 No armed courtier has ever entered these sacred walls before. 720 00:55:03,554 --> 00:55:07,431 {\a6}*2nd century Shilla Courtier who staged a failed coup, and escaped to Baekje 721 00:55:03,554 --> 00:55:07,431 Also, even traitor Gilseon*... 722 00:55:07,688 --> 00:55:10,727 could not violate this council. 723 00:55:10,851 --> 00:55:16,856 But you dare wield your swords and force your way in? 724 00:55:20,648 --> 00:55:25,438 However, as troops were blocking Their Excellencies' entrance... 725 00:55:25,552 --> 00:55:27,109 You knave. 726 00:55:27,254 --> 00:55:31,559 Did any of them wield a sword? 727 00:55:50,811 --> 00:55:54,834 They are traitors who violated Yeolseon Hall wielding their weapons! 728 00:55:54,938 --> 00:55:56,289 Apprehend them all! 729 00:55:56,452 --> 00:55:57,666 Yes! 730 00:56:07,874 --> 00:56:09,962 Drop your weapons! 731 00:56:21,633 --> 00:56:24,715 Royal Palace Guard, drop your weapons. 732 00:56:24,886 --> 00:56:27,017 Drop them at once. 733 00:56:29,292 --> 00:56:32,381 Your Excellency, we must not let this escalate into a confrontation. 734 00:56:32,610 --> 00:56:34,477 May you abate your wrath. 735 00:56:39,334 --> 00:56:41,081 Drop your weapons! 736 00:56:41,257 --> 00:56:42,530 Now! 737 00:57:02,785 --> 00:57:03,801 Your Excellency, 738 00:57:04,015 --> 00:57:06,175 I shall be responsible for any misdeed committed. 739 00:57:06,289 --> 00:57:10,323 But should we not solve this impasse first? 740 00:57:10,494 --> 00:57:13,727 How dare you speak after what you did? 741 00:57:13,827 --> 00:57:16,788 Yes, I shall accept any punishment. 742 00:57:16,931 --> 00:57:19,946 However, I suggest we both drop our weapons, 743 00:57:20,300 --> 00:57:23,725 and let Their Excellencies be escorted out of here. 744 00:57:27,900 --> 00:57:30,947 Drop your weapons at once! 745 00:57:42,661 --> 00:57:45,064 Drop yours as well. 746 00:57:54,810 --> 00:57:57,886 Your Excellencies, may you leave the premises. 747 00:58:00,354 --> 00:58:03,586 Here... May you leave. 748 00:58:42,251 --> 00:58:44,166 You knaves! 749 00:58:59,238 --> 00:59:02,371 What are you doing? Stop at once! 750 00:59:05,103 --> 00:59:06,465 Stop! 751 00:59:13,150 --> 00:59:14,682 Protect Their Excellencies! 752 00:59:14,768 --> 00:59:16,155 Follow me, Your Excellency. 753 00:59:16,255 --> 00:59:18,363 Protect the council members! 754 00:59:31,871 --> 00:59:33,233 Here it is. 755 00:59:34,320 --> 00:59:38,224 Right between the eighth and ninth rib. 756 00:59:38,353 --> 00:59:42,717 However, it must not be a deep wound. 757 00:59:44,890 --> 00:59:46,248 Yes. 758 00:59:53,915 --> 00:59:55,717 No... No! 759 00:59:55,860 --> 00:59:57,190 Father! 760 00:59:57,276 --> 00:59:59,668 His Excellency has been wounded! 761 00:59:59,797 --> 01:00:01,198 They hit the Sangdaedeung! 762 01:00:01,384 --> 01:00:03,914 His Excellency was wounded! 763 01:00:04,860 --> 01:00:07,291 The Sangdaedeung has been stabbed! 764 01:00:09,179 --> 01:00:11,581 The Sangdaedeung has been harmed! 765 01:00:11,667 --> 01:00:14,256 His Excellency is down! 766 01:00:18,836 --> 01:00:21,711 His Excellency has been wounded! 767 01:00:27,002 --> 01:00:32,269 What did I just hear? 768 01:00:34,801 --> 01:00:37,447 Th...They wounded... 769 01:00:38,562 --> 01:00:40,875 the Sangdaedeung. 770 01:00:50,973 --> 01:00:56,165 His Excellency the Sangdaedeung was attacked in the capital! 771 01:00:56,494 --> 01:00:58,382 This is an armed insurrection. 772 01:00:58,539 --> 01:01:00,713 To stop this coup from happening... 773 01:01:00,870 --> 01:01:06,792 Battalion! Let us march for the capital! 774 01:01:29,652 --> 01:01:31,321 It's a coup. 775 01:01:39,543 --> 01:01:44,293 Mishil's coup. 782 01:02:26,630 --> 01:02:29,484 ~ On The Next Episode Of ~ QUEEN ~ * ~ SEONDEOK 783 01:02:29,870 --> 01:02:33,913 Staging a coup was her only way to achieve that. 784 01:02:34,075 --> 01:02:38,209 They attempted to murder the Sangdaedeung at Yeolseon Hall. 785 01:02:38,338 --> 01:02:39,854 Her Highness instigated it? 786 01:02:39,968 --> 01:02:42,443 Princess Deokman staged a coup. 787 01:02:42,528 --> 01:02:44,344 You must find refuge. 788 01:02:44,573 --> 01:02:45,460 The Royal Seal... 789 01:02:45,560 --> 01:02:47,395 You will forgive me, 790 01:02:47,524 --> 01:02:52,272 but all we need is for Your Majesty to become their bait. 791 01:02:52,979 --> 01:02:57,407 If we can capture Her Highness, all our goals will be fulfilled. 792 01:02:57,493 --> 01:03:00,740 That is the safest place. 793 01:03:03,715 --> 01:03:04,988 We cannot do that. 794 01:03:05,117 --> 01:03:07,448 How could you go there yourself? 795 01:03:07,562 --> 01:03:10,172 Stake your life and protect me. 796 01:03:10,773 --> 01:03:12,375 Where is Her Highness? 797 01:03:12,461 --> 01:03:15,221 Looks like he infiltrated the Board of Military Affairs. 798 01:03:15,343 --> 01:03:16,484 Really?