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You were trying to catch thieves who broke into the library?
Please give this to His Majesty.
You just caught a thief who broke into the library.
Lord Kim!
I also belong to Daedong Society.
I hope it's over with me.
I cannot do that.
I... have Lady Ga Hee in my heart.
How could you find my daughter...
I'm fine now.
Ga Hee...
I thought you had forgotten about me.
Forgive me.
I'm very sorry that I didn't recognize you.
My wish came true...
so now I think I can live as a man for the rest of my life.
I have a lot to tell you. Just wait for me a little while.
No matter what happens, I will make sure to protect you.
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Sire!
Are you really going to do this?
Step aside.
I can't do that!
How dare you... go against your master's order!
I've only served you all my life.
I know what your every little move means!
You're about to jump into a fire to save everyone else!
Move.
Sire!
So, what is it that you have to report to me?
Please spare Imhae.
It's not for me to decide if he's guilty or not.
- Leave now. - Father!
Please stop this cruel interrogation.
If you move your mouth one more time you'll become just like Imhae.
The one that they were trying to establish as the king is not Imhae.
What?
Then who is it?
It is...
Your Majesty, Vice Premier is here.
Sire, I found evidence that Daedong Society plotted treason.
How does he have the astronomical chart?
The world under the sky doesn't have a master, so anyone can be the king.
Kim Doo Seo, Vice Minister of the Royal Advisory Council, is behind it.
What?
Lord Kim?
There is no time to linger around. Leave now!
What about you? Why are you just sending us away?
Ga Hee...
Yes, Father.
You accepted to live as a man, not because you believed in your fate
but your guilt towards your brother?
Right... don't let fate press down on you.
Don't be defeated.
Take off that guilt
and live as Kim Ga Hee now.
What's going on? Please tell me!
Are you... really involved in treason?
I only dreamed of an equal society.
Hurry up and leave with Ga Hee.
Hurry up!
Ga Hee! Ga Hee!
Hurry!
You are Jookdo's pupil.
My teacher... passed away from soldiers' swords.
Before it's too late, I'd like to gather
all the members of Daedong Society in the city.
Please help me.
It's already too late.
Soldiers will barge in any minute now.
Traitor Kim Doo Seo, come out and accept the royal command!
I have one favor to ask you.
Mother, run away now! Hurry!
How could I leave you behind and run away?
I can't do that.
- Ga Hee! - Mother!
Mother!
Let go of me! I have to go to my mother!
It's too late!
Lord Kim told me to help you.
What happened to my father?
He was taken by the soldiers.
My father wouldn't have a treacherous mind.
Something went wrong!
It's no use!
His astronomical chart has already become the proof of treason.
What... did you just say?
The writing hidden in the astronomical chart is the proof of this treason.
Someone... handed it over to the government.
Take your time and look carefully so that you won't have a trace of doubt.
Was it you... after all, sire?
How could you do this to me?
Ga Hee!
What was hidden in the astronomical chart...
that it became the proof of treason?
'The world where the people are the masters.'
'The most feared existence under the sky is... the people.'
That's what's written.
Then... did my father... really plot treason?
Daedong Society never plotted any treason.
It's all slander by the government.
Where are you going? Soldiers are everywhere.
I won't forget your kindness today.
Stop.
To meet with His Majesty, change into this.
I have not... said that I'd become the king's concubine yet.
I don't trust people's words.
I only... trust the faces.
Promise me first.
You will definitely spare my parents.
I promise you.
I wished earnestly...
that I'd be able to wear a pretty dress like this for you someday.
I will not forgive you, sire.
Father...
Ga... Ga Hee!
Yes... this is Ga Hee, Father.
How come you're here, wearing such a dress?
It's all because of me.
I'm going to save you...
so please hang in there for a little longer.
It's already been dozens of people today.
At this rate, the seed of the Easterners will dry up!
Songkang...
- We need to get rid of him. - But how?
He's already favored by His Majesty.
On the day that the mayor was tortured...
My lord, it's me.
Come in.
I finally found the officer who interrogated the mayor.
Songkang... His power on the back of the king is over now.
It is truly a great face.
The raised forehead, the eyes of a phoenix
and the soft, supportive cheekbones.
It is the face that complements His Majesty's face
and brings Heaven's luck.
But... this face... will serve two dragons.
Which family do you come from?
What's important is the face. Is the family of any importance?
Lord Kim Doo Seo, former Vice Minister of the Royal Advisory Council, is my father.
Lady Ga Hee?
Are you out of your mind? What timing...
How can you bring a daughter of a criminal?
It is the face of a woman
that His Majesty has been looking for for a long time.
It will be hard to find another face like that.
If he takes her in as a concubine
the officials will rise like bees.
It could leave a blemish on His Majesty's reign.
She has a precious face that will more than cover the blemish.
Please leave it to me, Eunuch Song.
Sire! Sire!
Sire! We have a big problem!
There is a woman in the palace...
And she will become a new concubine of His Majesty...
- It's Lady Ga Hee. - What?
I heard it for sure.
The one brought in as a new concubine of His Majesty is
the daughter of Vice Minister of the Advisory Council!
What on earth... are you saying?
Lady Ga Hee is about to become the new concubine of His Majesty!
Did you just say you finally found that woman?
Yes, she has a precious face that complements your face
and will increase the fortune of this country.
Where is she now?
Forgive us. We were ordered not to let anyone in here.
Step aside right now.
Since when were the words of a face reader
more important than those of a prince?
Step aside right now.
Your Highness, please spare us. We'll be in big trouble, sire.
Sire!
Ga Hee.
How come... you are here?
This has nothing to do with you.
What...
What do you mean?
I heard that you handed over the astronomical chart to His Majesty.
I was foolish. I trusted your wind-like promise.
Ga Hee...
Do you think I only gave you the astronomical chart?
I also gave you my whole heart!
At the bookstore in the market a year ago...
I happened to see you by chance.
Since that day, to see you again...
rain or snow, I ran to the bookstore every day and waited for you.
Maybe every two weeks when I saw you...
I lived with the happiness of seeing you for the next two weeks.
For the sin of giving you my heart...
I committed a horrible sin of condemning my own parents to death.
Are you satisfied now?
Gaining what you want by using the foolish heart of a woman
and successfully catching traitors. Were you proud of yourself?
Ga Hee...
I will hear any harsh words from you.
Yes, it's all my fault and everything happened because of me.
I will hear that blame for the rest of my life.
But now!
Let's get out of here. Let's leave first...
Don't touch me.
I will be His Majesty's woman.
How can you...
You will be my father's woman?
How can you say that?
The is the way I can save my father.
What is there to hesitate over?
What?
My cursed face that would cause my family to fall apart if I lived as a woman
is necessary for His Majesty.
So, if I become His Majesty's woman
I was promised that my father would be spared.
Why would I refuse it?
I will gladly serve His Majesty.
Please leave the room now.
I will be serving His Majesty in the future...
so how could I stay in the same room with an unfamiliar man?
Your Majesty!
Sire, I have an urgent matter to discuss with you.
- Right now? - Yes, sire.
It's a matter of urgency that is also related to the interrogation tomorrow.
I will see her after the interrogation tomorrow.
Yes, sire.
Sire, Joseon shouldn't be controlled by the word of a mere official.
Songkang Jung Chul abused his power
and decided on the matter of life and death
of hundreds of people based on personal feelings.
The whole Joseon is crying from every finger flick that he makes.
You must be disturbed that Songkang is removing many Easterners...
but it's because they are traitors, not because they are the Easterners.
Sire, Songkang fooled the people and Your Majesty.
How could someone like him make the judgment on the traitors?
How did he fool me?
Before the mayor died...
the prince that he mentioned was...
not Prince Imhae.
What?
Your Highness.
Eunuch Song.
Just what is the 'Secret Book of King's Face'?
Isn't it the cause of the treason wind in the palace?
What on earth is it that it would cause this blood storm?
'Secret Book of King's Face' is a physiognomy book written by Venerable Muhak
a meritorious vassal who helped found Joseon.
A physiognomy book?
With the hope for the kings of Joseon to recognize talents
he wrote this precious book for the kings.
No matter how precious it is
how could stealing a book become treason?
In 'Secret Book of King's Face'...
it discusses about what makes a king's face.
King's face?
Disasters keep happening in Joseon...
because someone who shouldn't be the king is sitting on the throne!
For the sake of this country's reign of peace and prosperity
we need a new king!
'Secret Book of King's Face' will prove that!
You mean, 'Secret Book of King's Face' is the standard of judgment for a king's face?
Sire, please don't ever bring up 'Secret Book of King's Face' again.
Father is taking in a concubine because of his face.
I also... get acupuncture on my face every day because of the face!
Why... is my father caught up in face reading?
His Majesty is... making an effort to become a sage king right now.
To become a sage king
he plans to keep a woman with a face that will complement him by his side.
She is... my beloved.
She has the face... that will become His Majesty's concubine.
That is her destiny.
Father can have all the women.
But she's the only one for me.
Eunuch Song, please stop this.
Sire.
My father told me...
when someone dies... she becomes a star like that.
Will you marry me later?
Really?
What about my nose? What about my lips?
Did you look for me, sire?
Before I met you, I considered face reading idle talk and looked down on it.
But your talent has been very useful in preparation for the future.
I'm going to use your talent as my sword in this interrogation.
- Is this your final decision? - Yes, sire.
I followed your order and did a thorough investigation.
There is something I really don't understand.
Among the ones to be sent to exile rather than to face execution
there are ones with clear evidence of treason.
Why do you want to keep them alive?
By any chance, do you have something else in mind?
Something else in mind? That would never be the case!
The ones to be kept alive...
have only met Jung Yeo Rip, but they have nothing to do with Daedong Society.
Please consider this.
I understand.
I'll trust Vice Premier's judgment and proceed with this.
However...
it's easier to know ten feet of water than one foot of a human mind.
I need to confirm if your decision is right or not.
Come close.
They can say lies with their tongues...
but their faces can't lie.
I will see if this case is getting proper closure.
It is a face of an upright scholar...
by the look of retinal veins in the sclera, his liver is not doing well.
He should avoid drinking.
His forehead shows a misfortune of wandering
so he will roam around all his life.
The outer corner of the eyes shows the spousal fortune.
When red moles or spots appear on the left side of the outer corner
it is said that he has many women.
He should have a lot of lovers nearby.
It's embarrassing that my private secrets are revealed through my face.
His mouth has a clear outline, so he has deep knowledge and many talents.
But when I saw you speak with His Majesty just now
I saw your lips moved before you started speaking.
This means lechery in his heart.
You have false mind, not truth.
Are you saying that I just reported lies to His Majesty?
- Did you report any lies to me? - No, sire!
Look, are you mocking me right now?
Bring him in.
Did the Mayer of Seoul mention Prince Imhae before he died?
No, sire. He didn't mention anyone.
You reported lies to me?
Sire...
How could I trust you?
Look.
Among the ones who were arrested for treason
if anyone knows Jung Yeo Rip or has any association with Daedong Society
will be considered Daedong Society and will be executed!
Sire... please take my life.
Please take my life!
The power I grabbed for a brief moment flew away like a wind.
I should have left you with people who'd help you in the future...
but this happened from my lack of virtue.
Why did you risk yourself to do me a favor like this?
Your kindness at the cost of slandering someone else... is not welcomed at all.
It wasn't for you...
I said it was for the sake of this country's future.
I don't regret it.
Please be safe.
Please watch out for His Majesty.
The one that His Majesty keeps in check is...
you, Prince Gwanghae.
My lady, it's time to go.
Lord Kim had this daughter?
Did you say your name was Kim Ga Hee?
Yes, sire.
Are you here to become a concubine to save your father?
Yes, sire. I came here to save my parents.
Sire, please spare my father and mother.
The woman I've been looking everywhere has to be the daughter of Lord Kim?
Sire! Are you okay?
Please get up.
- Please get up. - I'm fine.
Sire!
That's it? That's all you can do?
I told you I pulled out a pillar in the palace and got enough to spend today!
My brother came out of a harsh prison today.
Turn up the music! Now!
Now! Now!
Sire! Why are you like this?
Please get up.
Imhae...
I feel like I can fly now that you came out safely.
I am truly happy.
But... why does it look like you're crying to me?
Crying? Why, on such a happy day?
- Why don't you pour me a glass? - Yes, sire.
To my brother who must've gotten through each meal
with anger and frustration in prison!
Something came up, so I have to go.
Imhae! Where are you going?
Where are you going?
Imhae! Wait for me! Imhae...
Sire, did you get hurt?
Sire...
This is... the song that gets rid of worries and concerns.
Why don't you sing with me?
Lord Jung!
After accusing a prince as a traitor...
how can you leave for your hometown as if you're running away?
You should give me a chance to pay back the debt!
Get off from the horse, get on your knees and apologize to me!
It's regrettable that you had to be in prison...
but it was for the country.
And you hold a personal grudge against me over that?
When I ascend to the throne in the future
do you think I will leave you alone?
You will never climb to the throne with that temper.
- Are you really! - As you claimed...
Climb to the throne, cut off my head, destroy my family...
Do whatever you want.
But right now...
I'm on my way back home following the royal command, so please stand aside.
Let's go.
What brought you here?
I heard you were here, so I came to see you.
Sire, I hear that you took in a woman in Hwayoogak?
I did.
You shouldn't take her in as a concubine.
Are you being jealous right now?
Jealous?
You already have five concubines, sire.
Would five or six make any difference?
How could you take in a daughter of a traitor as a concubine?
He has not been executed yet.
Do you plan to retract the royal command that's already been announced?
I've been looking for a her for the past several years!
I pretended not to know everything that I've known.
Hundreds of people bled in this interrogation.
If you retract on your command
it could leave a big trouble in your reign.
Sire... that's what I'm worried about.
Sire...
You... You came in here on your own?
I am very glad to see you.
I came to read your face for the first time in a long while.
My goodness...
How did you spend your heart to still look this way?
Since the king's face is this way, of course the country is in this shape.
How dare you...
Do you hope that your face will change just because you take in a new concubine?
After taking away so many lives
do you not have any shame to hope for a change in your fate?
This bastard...
It's all because of you.
If... If you didn't babble your premonition about my future...
I wouldn't have been in so much pain.
The reason you're in this shape is not because of
the burnt 'Secret Book of King's Face.'
It's the weak fear of always worrying about having the throne taken away.
Sire, please kill me right now.
You have to kill me to get away from my spirit.
You have to shake me off and abandon me
so that the people of this country will break away from poverty and famine.
Please slay me now and break free from false delusions!
Sire!
What happened, sire?
Baek Gyung...
Baek Gyung came here.
It was a delusion, sire.
Are you looking for a certain book?
I came from Jook Island.
Kim from the upper neighborhood, Lee, Yoo, and Park...
Make sure to deliver the message to these four.
- Understood? - Yes.
- I'll be back. - Be careful.
I sent out the message like you told me to
but I don't know how many will show up.
As if it's some plague
they take away everyone related to Daedong Society and kill them.
Everyone's full of fear.
That's why... we have to get together.
To rescue the members who will be transferred from State Tribunal tomorrow
we need more help.
Our Daedong Society is having trouble because Hong broke into the palace.
Even the one who snuck out got caught by security...
I heard he died in the end.
Then... see you at midnight tonight.
Please make a few more fake permits to enter the palace just in case.
I got it.
By the way...
how do you know that I make fake permits and horse tickets?
Only Hong knows about it...
Did you... send Hong into the palace?
Hong was like my real brother.
That's how I heard about you.
Is that right?
Sorry I made a wrong assumption.
It's him!
How did he make it out alive alone?
I heard everyone died in Jook Island.
I have to tell everyone...
You haven't left yet?
I forgot to deliver a message.
I had no choice.
The fact that you realized...
should not be known to anyone in the world.
Who are you?
- Take her out now. - Yes, ma'am.
- Quiet! - Let go of me!
Are you the girl who wants to become a concubine with her face?
Who are you to drag me here?
How dare you! Mind your manners!
I just wanted to see how great your face was.
You're very pretty... enough to serve His Majesty right now.
But from what I hear, your father is a traitor?
A daughter of a traitor dares to serve His Majesty?
Will you point a dagger to His Majesty while he's asleep?
Your words are too harsh.
What a brazen girl.
If you become a concubine, I become your elder.
I should teach you manners as your elder.
Court Lady Park.
Make sure to teach her the palace customs before you send her back.
Yes, ma'am.
Sire, until my Prince Shinsung is appointed as the crown prince...
no one is allowed.
Stop.
What is it that you're carrying right now?
It's a court maid with a terrible illness.
We're following an order to take her out of the palace.
Uncover her.
Your Highness!
I said, uncover her!
Who did this?
I'm asking who did this!
Your Highness, please take my life!
We will die if Lady Kim finds out...
Your Highness...
This is the medical office in the palace.
The doctor says that you'll be fine after a good rest for a few days.
Stay here tonight.
I will go to my room.
Are you...
that uncomfortable with me?
Just stay here.
I'm leaving.
My father is in prison...
but the medical office is for me?
It's too luxurious.
Ga Hee!
It's not too late.
I have two of the fastest horses.
If we leave the palace now and run all night...
wouldn't we find a place that we can stay?
This sickening fate that is tying you down...
The life of a prince that's gnawing on me...
Let's abandon them and start over as ourselves.
Are you telling me to run away with a man in the middle of the night?
I'm not the same person that you saw before.
I'm only a daughter of a traitor who is struggling to save her parents.
Is she the only best option?
- Take her out! - Yes, sir!
Wait. No! This can't happen!
What happened to my father?
Take her out!
I have to meet with Professor Go!
Sire!
Sire, Lady Ga Hee was taken away by the soldiers from the Royal Guards!
Please! Please!
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What is a sage king?
Is there a sage king who kills countless number of his subjects?
What's the big deal with that physiognomy book...
Keep an eye on Gwanghae. There is definitely something going on.
You can't fool me.
The time has come.
I'm going to enter the palace and go near the king.
I plan to take the civil service exam this time.
All the ones with knowledge will gather from the whole country
so I'd like to compete with them.