Father? Who is your father?
Your Majesty...!
I have changed your lineage to be the son of my first son, the late Crown Prince Hyo Jang!
You should know this already. You are the son of Crown Prince Hyo Jang, not Sado!
A son of a criminal is a criminal also! If you truly consider Sado your father,
You cannot become the Crown Prince, and cannot become king!
Now tell me, who is your father?
Whose son are you?
- Your Majesty...! - Why don't you answer me!
Whose son are you?
Your Majesty, it was I who first suggested the repair of Young Yoo Won!
Please hold me responsible for...
Do not interfere! I am asking the prince!
What are you doing? I asked you who your father was!
I am...
I was admitted into the family genealogy as the adopted son of the late Crown Prince Hyo Jang.
Therefore, my father is the Crown Prince Hyo Jang.
However...
However, Your Majesty...
The father who gave me life and blood...
There is only one in the whole world.
And that is the late Crown Prince Sado.
Is that how you really feel?
Do you realize what you have just said?
Your Majesty...
Get out!
A criminal's son has no right to be here!
Leave my sight this instant!
What do we do now, Your Highness?
His Majesty is furious about what happened.
What... what just happened?
Why did His Majesty bring up Crown Prince Sado to accuse the prince?
I know. His Majesty hasn't mentioned Crown Prince Sado in over a decade!
Perhaps the queen has said something to him?
The queen has been restored back to favor and is by His Majesty's side!
I'm asking if the queen has put him up to this!
- It may not be so simple. - What?
His Majesty has been preparing the prince for a long time to ascend to the throne.
He would not have changed his mind over a few words from the queen.
Then what is it? Why has His Majesty changed?
- Is Her Highness inside? - Yes, Your Excellency.
- Announce me at once! - Yes, Your Excellency.
So... so how did the prince respond?
He responded that Crown Prince Sado was the father that gave him life and blood...
Your Highness, are you alright?
I should have known something was wrong when Lord Kim Gui Joo returned!
I should have suspected something when the queen was restored back into favor!
Please do not worry too much, Your Highness.
His Majesty has supported the prince for a long time.
He must have been troubled about something today...
- No, I disagree, Father. - What?
He has brought up the long-buried name of Crown Prince Sado.
And he used it to accuse the prince! He must be doing this intentionally.
- Your Highness! - I am apprehensive, Father!
I do not think he said it in passing. It fills me with apprehension!
Is that true? His Majesty really said that to the prince?
Yes, Your Majesty. It is the truth.
Heaven seems to be helping us in unexpected ways.
What?
Heaven has given us a last chance, older brother.
We can remove the prince from power depending on our actions.
You must send a message to the scribe tonight.
Tell him that His Majesty must never find out about what he said today at the Cabinet.
But what happens when His Majesty returns to his normal self?
We must do whatever we can to prevent him from finding out about this!
We will not be able to do this for too long.
The Ministers and the prince will soon find out that all is not well with His Majesty.
That is why we must hurry! Do you understand now?
We must do this before we run out of time. We must accomplish our task!
Your Highness.
You're here...! What happened to your face?
I ran into something. Please do not be concerned.
You should not be worried about my little wound.
- You must have heard the news. - Yes, Your Highness.
Your Highness, I have something to tell you.
What is it?
Please forgive me, but I think it would be better if we went somewhere private.
What did you just say?
Look here, Chief Inspector Hong!
I know how shocking this must be for you.
But circumstances show that His Majesty may be suffering from dementia.
You once told me you were concerned because you were certain His Majesty was ill,
but he was hiding it from you.
That must mean that His Majesty is suffering from an illness that he doesn't want others to know about.
Even so, how can you be certain it is dementia?
Did you hear that His Majesty ordered Song Yeon to come to the palace with maps?
- Maps? - Yes.
According to Dae Su, His Majesty took great care in reciting them in front of Song Yeon.
Not only that, why else would he select a scribe to record his every word and action?
Are these not steps he has taken to control his dementia?
That is not possible.
How can someone as brilliant as His Majesty catch such a foul illness as dementia?
I understand how unbelievable this is.
But His Majesty is now over eighty years old.
The important thing now is to confirm whether this is true or false.
That's him. That's the physician who entered the palace secretly.
Is that so? Shall we escort him then?
There were other men who were following him?
But they looked like they were protecting him, more than following him.
Then getting information from him will be difficult.
If we stay with him, there might be an opportunity.
We do not have time to waste. We must find another way.
In that case, the only way left for us to through the Royal Pharmacy.
- The Royal Pharmacy? - Yes.
If we can find out what herbs are being used in the tonics for His Majesty, we will find our answer.
But security is tight at the Royal Pharmacy.
The only ones who can enter the Royal Pharmacy is an Eunuch.
Yes. But Official Nam is easily recognizable.
All the other eunuchs in the Eastern Palace will be spotted easily by the Royal Pharmacy staff.
That's the problem.
Sir... If you need a eunuch...
I know a man who used to be a eunuch...
What? Is that so?
Yes, Sir.
These are medical herbs Acorus Gramineus, Curcuma longa, and Ageratum.
So you want me to go into the Royal Pharmacy,
and find out if these herbs are being used in His Majesty's tonic?
That's right. Can you do it?
- I... I don't think... - Uncle!
Don't be like that! Help us this once! The prince's life may be at stake here!
I know that, you wretched boy! But I'm scared!
If I get caught, I could be executed!
I know it's dangerous. If you get caught, you may be executed.
But right now, you are our only hope.
Can't you please help us for the sake of the prince and the nation?
Your Majesty, the queen is here.
So you're here.
I came when I heard you had yet to retire.
Your face is clouded, Your Majesty. Shall I call for the Royal Physician?
No, it's alright. It is not my body that is unwell.
I am just preoccupied.
Your Majesty, are you thinking about what happened earlier at the Cabinet?
I heard what happened earlier today.
I heard that the prince wanted to repair Young Woo Won, and stated his father was the Crown Prince Sado.
I don't know what he would say such a thing.
How could he defend him and openly state that he is his father before me?
The prince is a loyal son of his father.
- It is no wonder he would say that. - I don't want to hear it!
Are you taking his side in front of me?
Not at all, Your Majesty. I am not trying to defend him.
I'm telling you that I am worried about the prince's loyalty to his father.
Worried about what?
To be honest, when I heard what happened today, I was filled with anxiety.
The prince is next in line to the throne.
But when he becomes king, I am worried about what he will do to the government.
When that day comes, the prince will want to know what happened.
And just like how King Yeonsan massacred those who killed his mother,
there will be bloodshed in the government yet again!
I was so anxious about that that I could not sleep.
So, Your Majesty, please help the prince
so that he may be able to reign in peace.
Help the prince? How?
He is a boy filled with bitterness.
What can I do to help him?
- Is anyone there? - Yes, Your Highness.
Did you summon me, Your Highness?
I wish to go to the Grand Palace. Make preparations.
What? The prince?
Yes, Your Majesty. He is waiting outside to see you.
So? What did he say?
- Is he refusing to see me? - Yes, Your Highness.
Alright, I shall return again tomorrow morning for my morning greeting.
Your... Your Highness...!
What is it?
His Majesty has stated that he does not wish to receive morning greetings from you.
What?
Forgive me for saying this, but he said that he will not see a criminal's son.
He has ordered you to stay away from the Grand Palace...
- Your Highness! - Is the prince inside?
No, His Highness is in his study.
- In his study? - Yes, Your Highness.
Official Nam, I have a request for you.
Get out!
A criminal's son has no right to be here!
Leave my sight this instant!
He said that he will not see a criminal's son.
He has ordered you to stay away from the Grand Palace...
Is this how you felt too, Father?
Did you feel weary and tortured when His Majesty rejected you
no matter how hard you tried to convince him of your innocence?
What do I do now, Father?
Listen carefully, San.
My painting... my painting is in my study.
- Your Highness. - Oh, Official Nam.
It is already midnight. It is time for you to retire.
- Is it that time already? - Yes, Your Highness.
The princess came to see you at the palace and was worried when told you were still here.
She asked me to escort you back to your chambers.
Is that so? Alright then. I will do as you say so the princess will not worry.
What were you looking at just now?
- You mean this? - Yes.
It is a painting. Fourteen years ago, my father asked me to take this to His Majesty.
Crown Prince Sado?
That's right. When I spoke to my father that night,
he told me that if His Majesty saw this painting, he would come to see him.
I'd forgotten all about this painting, but I remembered this today.
But I still don't understand.
It is a common landscape painting. Why did Father want me to take this to him?
But perhaps there is something in this painting
that only His Majesty can see?
That's what I thought too. But His Majesty did not understand this painting.
I told him it was painted by Father, but he did not want to look at it.
In that case, what do you think about asking Song Yeon to find out about this?
- Song Yeon? - Yes, Your Highness.
Song Yeon is an artist.
Perhaps she can see the secret hidden in this painting.
- This... - Do you know what this is?
Yes, isn't this the painting the prince tried to give to His Majesty?
Yes, you still remember!
His Highness said that he left the palace with this painting with you at his side.
Yes, Sir... But why are you giving this to me...?
I came here to ask a request.
- A request? - Yes.
There is a secret hidden in this painting.
We would like for you to try and find that secret.
Mak Soon. I hope you find a strong and healthy man to comfort you.
Uncle!
I've been looking for you everywhere! It's almost time! What are you doing here?
I was on my way, you wretched boy!
You haven't even taken off your beard yet? This is an emergency, you know!
Let's go.
Listen, you are a eunuch serving the War Ministry. You have gone to the Pharmacy for a tonic.
- Do you understand? - Yes, Sir.
I am certain the herbs that I mentioned yesterday will be used in great quantity. Confirm that for me.
- Have you memorized the herbs? - Don't worry, Sir! I memorized them with him!
I'll leave it in your hands then.
Let's go, Uncle!
Where have you come from?
- I... I'm from the War Ministry... - Oh, you're the eunuch for the War Ministry!
Yes, that's right! I'm here to look at the prescription for our Secretary.
- Yes, I received the notice. Follow me. - Yes, Sir.
The herbs for His Majesty are stored in a separate area in the herb storehouse.
I can't believe your Secretary didn't trust us, and wants to see his prescription.
Yes, our Secretary is a suspicious man.
It must be difficult for you to serve such a superior.
- Where did it go? - It's not there?
You have to come another time. I can't find it!
No, I can't! If I go back without it, he'll kill me! You know how he is, don't you?
In that case, wait a while here. I will go and ask someone else.
Why are there so many keys?
Acorus Gramineus...
Did you find the prescription?
- Where did you just come from? - What do you mean?
You took such a long time, so I took a seat back there.
The keys here... Where are they?
- Keys? - Yes, the keys to the Imperial Herbs!
Are you talking about those?
Come with me. The prescription you want is in another place.
These are the prescriptions of the tonics given to His Majesty recently.
The herbs for treating Dementia, Acorus Gramineus, Curcuma longa, and Ageratum were used.
Your Highness, if my suspicions are correct,
they are plotting to use His Majesty's dementia for their own benefit.
Therefore, you must meet with His Majesty and tell him what is happening.
How... how can this be?
There is only one father who gave me blood and life...
And that is the late Crown Prince Sado.
I'm telling you that I am worried about the prince's loyalty to his father.
The prince is next in line to the throne.
But when he becomes king, I am worried about what he will do to the government.
When that day comes, the prince will want to know what happened.
And just like how King Yeonsan massacred those who killed his mother,
there will be bloodshed in the government yet again!
- Anybody outside? - Yes, Your Majesty!
- Did you call for me, Your Majesty? - Send for the Chief Secretary!
I will give a decree!
His Majesty has summoned the prince and the Ministers to give them a decree?
Yes, Your Majesty. He has summoned everyone there now.
His Majesty the King!
I have come to give you all a decree.
Grand Heir, you will listen.
Yes, Your Majesty.
During yesterday's Cabinet, you defended the criminal Crown Prince Sado,
and insulted a Royal Decree.
Not only that, you stated that you were the son of the criminal,
and committed a devious crime that no monarch can commit!
Therefore, I will punish you for your crimes today.
- Chief Secretary, you may read it! - Yes, Your Majesty.
On the tenth day of the second month,
the prince defended the criminal Crown Prince Sado and stated he was the criminal's son.
He has insulted and sullied the honor and prestige of the Royal Throne.
A Grand Heir is successor to the throne.
How can such a man ascend to the throne?
Therefore, on year 1776 February 11th 7am.
His Majesty shall ask the Grand Heir again who his father is.
If at the time, the Grand Heir states again that he is the son of the criminal,
His Majesty shall strip him of his heir ship to the throne,
and remove him from his position.
Your Highness, Your Highness! Something terrible has happened!
- Something terrible has happened! - What is it? What happened?
His Majesty has just given a decree that will strip the prince of his heir ship to the throne!
- What? - Tomorrow, Your Highness!
If the prince does not reject Crown Prince Sado tomorrow,
His Majesty intends to de-crown him and strip him of his title!
Please announce us. We have something to tell him!
No! I do not wish to speak to anyone from the Eastern Palace! Get rid of them!
- Escort them out! - Yes, Sir!
- Your Majesty, please listen to us! - Your Majesty!
Father...
Do you have any books on art symbolism?
- Art symbolism? - Yes.
Any books that have translated meaning or symbolism within paintings?
- Did you say art symbolism? - Yes, Sir.
I have heard that art can not only be viewed but also read and there are symbolism in art.
Yes, the Trinity Talisman you drew is a kind of art symbolism.
A bountiful fruit tree can be a symbol for fruitfulness of the womb.
But art can be interpreted many different ways by different people.
Therefore, there are no books that can contain all of this information.
- But why do you ask about this? - It's nothing, Sir.
What? His Majesty has given a decree to strip the prince of his title and position?
The official who brought us the ink today told me that's what happened. Everything's in chaos!
Goodness! Why? What happened?
It's because the prince defended the late Crown Prince Sado and stood up for him.
If he doesn't reject him by tomorrow, he will be stripped of his title!
- Oh goodness! - What do you mean, Sir?
The prince will be stripped of his title?
How terrible! How awful!
- Announce me. - Yes, My Lord.
The queen has finally done it.
Now that the prince will be out of the way, when Father passes away,
she will rule as monarch.
We will be used as puppets and made to work for her.
- And when we are of no use, she will discard us. - Mother!
But what can we do? If that is the only way we can survive,
we must bear the humiliation.
I will pay back the humiliation you have suffered, Mother!
But there is a time and place for everything. The queen will not be able to rule forever.
Please be patient and wait, Mother.
There's mountains and flowing waters.
An old man and a young man are talking.
Oh, there's a turtle.
What is a turtle doing here?
This painting cannot be interpreted. There must be another way.
This is drawing paper... But why is it so thick?
I'm happiest when I'm going home!
Did you forget to lock up the storehouse again?
That's strange. I'm sure I locked up!
That's strange. Paper this thick should be Daeo paper.
But this is definitely drawing paper.
Song Yeon! What are you doing here?
Sir! I'm sorry! But I'm looking for some information.
- I'll lock up on my way out. - Looking for information? What information?
Well... I...
Please take a look at this for me.
It looks like it was drawn on drawing paper. Am I wrong, Sir?
Yes, you're right.
- But why is it so thick? - You're right! It's so thick!
- Is it because they used a different silk? - You foolish man.
How can a Royal Artist be so dumb?
At first glance it is a light and thin silk.
But it's actually thicker than scroll paper!
They may have added more paper. It's definitely not silk!
- Why are you being so mean to me? - You should know this!
Here you go, Song Yeon. I'm leaving.
Artist Tak, let's go together!
- Song Yeon, I'm leaving too. - Alright, goodbye Sir.
It's so thick! Is it because they used a different silk?
But it's actually thicker than scroll paper!
They may have added more paper. It's definitely not silk!
It's really thick.
Wait. The old man is pointing here.
The man is pointing here and the child is looking in the same direction.
What is this? All three of them are pointing to this direction.
Yes! They're all pointing at the turtle!
There is something about this turtle.
I can feel something here.
I can rip the turtle off!
This...!
Your Majesty! Do you feel unwell?
No. I just have a headache.
I'll be alright once I lay down.
Where is Dae Su?
Dae Su is with Chief Inspector Hong at the Eastern Palace.
- What is it? - I have to meet with His Highness urgently.
- His Highness? - Yes.
Even if it's urgent, we can't go there.
The Eastern Palace is being guarded by the Capital Army.
- The Capital Army? - Yes.
If the prince does not reject Crown Prince Sado by tomorrow, he will be stripped of his title and position!
What? You have brought a painting for His Majesty?
Yes, His Majesty asked me to draw him a painting.
- So you have come at this hour? - Yes.
I know it's late, but His Majesty asked me to bring it when I completed it.
Fine. I will ask him. Wait here a while.
You may enter.
You may sit.
Yes, Your Majesty.
You said I asked you to draw a painting?
- Forgive me, Your Majesty, but... - When was that?
What?
I have been very forgetful lately.
When I wake up in the morning, I do not remember the previous day.
Did I ask you to draw something yesterday?
No... no.... Please forgive me, Your Majesty...
I... I have lied to you, Your Majesty.
What?
I had to deliver a letter to you urgently.
That is why I have done this even though I may be executed for my crime!
What is this letter you had to deliver to me so urgently?
What is this?
This is a letter...
that the late Crown Prince Sado asked to be delivered to you before he died.
What?
A letter from Crown Prince Sado? What do you mean by that?
- How can...? - Your Majesty.
Fourteen years ago,
the prince left the palace to look for you. Do you remember?
The young prince risked his life
to deliver this painting to you.
That letter is what was hidden...
behind the painting, Your Majesty.
Your Highness!
I have come to see the prince.
- But His Majesty has forbidden anyone...! - Silence!
How dare you call me anyone? I am the prince's mother.
How dare you prevent me from seeing my son?
You look haggard, my son.
Have you been sleeping well the past few days?
Yes, Mother.
Please forgive your unworthy son for causing you so much worry.
Do you know what I have come here to say?
Mother...
Yes, I am sure you know what I want to say to you.
But I already know how you will answer.
I want you to reject your father and preserve yourself.
But I know you will not do that.
Mother...
That is why I don't know what to do.
I don't know if I can ask you to do this for me.
And yet I can't watch you suffer like this.
Mother...
I don't know what to say to you.
My son....
But I am your son.
I am my father's son.
Even if I lose everything because of it...
I cannot change this.
Son...!
If I die, three hundred years of rule will be ruined.
But if you die, our dynasty will be saved.
I cannot let you live and ruin our dynasty!
Father!
- Imprison him the rice chest! - Yes, Your Majesty!
Father! Father! I am innocent!
I am innocent, Father!
Father! Father!
Father!
What... what have I done?
My innocent son...!
Young Woo Won (Crown Prince Sado's grave)
- Leave me alone for a while. - Yes, Your Majesty.
Why didn't you...?
Why didn't you say anything to me then?
In life and in death...
why did you make me into a terrible father?
Don't forgive me...
I'm sorry...!
I'm so sorry...!
What do you mean His Majesty is not present?
Earlier today, he suddenly said that he wanted some fresh air.
He changed into his traveling robes and left the palace.
What? Why are you telling me this now?
There was no change to His Majesty's condition.
You only told me to inform you if there was a change in his condition...
- So where is His Majesty? - Well...
Are you looking for me, my queen?
Your Majesty!
What brings you to the Grand Palace so early in the morning?
I came to give you my morning greetings.
- But I was worried when you weren't here... - I went for fresh air as I had a fever last night.
I see, Your Majesty.
I seem to be a bit tired from my outing. Will you come another time?
Yes, Your Majesty.
- What? - Go and bring the prince here.
Your Highness, His Majesty is looking for you.
- His Majesty? - Yes, please go to the Grand Palace.
It's already 7 o'clock.
- Your Majesty, the prince is here. - Let him enter.
You will leave us.
Tell the other eunuchs and palace maids to go outside.
What?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Did you ask to see me, Your Majesty?
Yes.
I asked to see you as I wanted to talk to you.
You must be twenty five years old this year.
Yes, that is old enough.
What are you referring to, Your Majesty?
In the last Cabinet, I asked you who your father was.
Yes, that is what I was told.
But I don't remember it at all.
And I have also heard that you know the reason why I cannot remember it.
Your Majesty...
That's right. I am suffering from dementia.
That is why I was so cruel to you.
And also the reason why I cannot remember it.
Your Majesty...
You were foolish. Why did you pretend you didn't know?
Why did you decide to cover it up for my sake?
Why are you so similar to your late father?
I was told that I wanted to hear your answer today.
But I will give you the answer.
You are the son of Crown Prince Sado.
You are most certainly the son of my son...
as well as my successor to the throne.
Today, I will abdicate my position as king,
and give you the crown.
Do you understand? From now on, the King of Joseon...
is you.
Main Translator: MrsKorea
Timer and Editor: MrsKorea
Coordinator: mily2
Special thanks to: saturn, Suz07
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