01x18 - What the Future Holds

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(Shin Ye Eun)

(Ryeo Un)

(Kang Hoon)

(Jung g*n Joo)

(The Secret Romantic Guesthouse)

(All people, organizations, locations, and incidents...)

(in this drama are fictitious.)

Carry out the execution!

Protect the King!

Protect the King!

Get him!

Over there! After him!

This is treason!

We are under attack!

We are under attack. There is a coup.

Hundreds of men entered via the West Gate.

They will be here soon.

You must flee.

The deposed heir's men infiltrated the palace too.

Even if I do leave, I will only do so after he is dead.

Your Majesty.

Step aside!

Your Majesty!

Step aside. You dare stand in my way?

Get out of here.

k*ll us first.

Or you will never reach him.

- Escort the King!
- Yes, sir!

- Let go!
- You must get out of here!

Escort the King!

- Let me go!
- Escort the King!

That way. The traitors went that way.

You are at a disadvantage!

Soon, an army will arrive to remove you.

You sided with the traitors?

I treated you so well.

It is time...

you step down from the throne.

Shut your mouth!

Even if it means I die embracing the throne,

I will not let Lee Seol have it.

Your Majesty, leave the palace.

I will handle him.

Your Majesty.

(Final Episode)

Get yourself to safety.

I will take Scholar Yoon.

Are you all right?

I am fine. You need not worry.

Grandmother.

You must get out of here, Your Highness.

We made a narrow escape,

but we cannot go further without the help of an army.

The army will be here soon.

Garden of Flowers' innkeeper will open the gates for them.

Dan O is here?

Yoon Dan O? What is that girl doing here?

Get her!

- Get her!
- Yes, sir.

Darn it.

What are you doing over there?

Over there!

Kang San.

I never liked the look in your eyes.

Did you join the Palace Guards...

to plan this rebellion?

It is not a rebellion.

I am here to take my rightful place.

I am...

Lee Seol.

If you are Lee Seol,

who is the man we arrested?

Answer me this instant!

What are you plotting?

The King is trapped.

He will k*ll himself trying to k*ll Lee Seol.

Whether that is...

true or false,

I have no reason to let you live.

Are you all right?

We must go.

All is well.

As long as you are safe.

The Queen Dowager and His Highness are safe.

Well done.

We shall find the King as planned.

Yes.

As long as the army breaches the gate,

we will gain full control.

Dan O.

I need you to take the decree and open the gate.

Yes. I will do that.

They must have lost Yoon Dan O.

What is going on?

Did my men not give chase?

Have they not caught them yet?

Your Majesty. I think some of your men betrayed you.

I cannot tell who is a friend...

and who is a foe.

- My lord.
- My lord.

- My lord!
- Your Majesty.

- Your Majesty.
- My lord.

Your Majesty.

You must flee now.

Kang San.

Was it him?

My lord!

It is him.

He is...

the deposed heir...

Lee Seol.

Say that again.

What did you just say?

The depo...

My lord!

There was a report of a revolt.

Keep the gates shut.

- Yes, sir!
- Yes, sir!

Open the gates.

The Queen Dowager's decree...

states the King will be replaced by her grandson, the rightful heir.

(I reinstate Lee Seol, the deposed heir...)

Where is His Majesty?

The deposed King...

is locked in his chambers as the Queen Dowager ordered.

My responsibility is great, and I cannot open the gates...

at the word of a court maid.

You two. Go and check the King's chambers.

- Yes, sir.
- Yes, sir.

What is it?

Where is the King?

The deposed King...

fled the palace.

He fled? Is that true?

If you wish to live a long, fruitful life,

it is best you leave too.

We should go.

Let us go.

An army is approaching.

What?

The decree is true.

The King has fled the palace.

A new king has been crowned, so accept his order.

Open the gates.

- Yes, sir!
- Yes, sir!

The gate is open!

Advance!

Your Majesty.

The rebels are searching the palace.

You must get away.

Save yourself and bide your time.

- The gate in the back...
- I must face Lee Seol.

It is a losing battle.

As long as he lives, I will not have a future.

Lee Seol.

The rebels will lose heart once he is dead.

Flee with my men...

and distract the rebels.

Yes, Your Majesty.

The King's men are headed to the back gate.

What?

Follow me!

- Yes, sir!
- Yes, sir!

Find Lee Seol and tell him this.

That I will...

wait for him at the execution site.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Why are you here?

Do not resent me.

I also have a master to protect.

Were you Lee Chang's watchman?

Go.

This is my fight.

Where is the King?

He is...

waiting for you at the execution site.

Do not do this.

Must I take down my own instructor?

If you wish to protect the deposed heir, k*ll me.

As a watchman should!

Leave.

This is my last favour for you.

k*ll me.

Let me live, and my sword will aim for the deposed heir.

I protect him...

not as his watchman but as his friend.

So as long as I live,

your sword will not reach him.

It is time you put down...

the fate that weighed you down.

Open the gate.

Kang San.

Are you truly Lee Seol?

That sword is...

Lee Seol.

You truly are him.

Now you recognize me?

I was around you for so long.

Who is the Lee Seol you wanted...

to k*ll so badly?

Does he even exist?

Do you remember?

When you were little, I made you a slingshot.

But you...

could not even k*ll a sparrow with it.

You wish to slay your own uncle when you are that tenderhearted?

That is why you have yet to slay me...

even though you have been hovering around me for so long.

And you are the one...

who made me...

come this far.

Do not get involved!

Are you here to avenge your father?

Shall I tell you how your father died?

Shut your mouth.

He breathed his last while begging me.

He desperately begged me to spare his son.

I will never ask you to spare my life.

That is the fundamental difference between the one...

who deserves to become King and the one who does not.

Over here!

Your era has ended.

I am not like the deposed king.

Surrender willingly,

and you will keep your life.

This nation is mine.

It is my Joseon that I secured...

with my bloodied hands!

You are just like me.

You slew your own uncle...

to take the throne.

You committed regicide to become King.

Lee Seol.

My name is...

all yours now.

A fake can never replace the real.

If I ascend the throne...

You said it was one's determination...

that could change the world, not one's origin.

- First Vice-premier.
- As soon as I met Seol,

he sincerely implored me.

After thinking long and hard for several days,

I have finally made up my mind.

Gyeom.

I believe...

you should ascend the throne for the sake of Joseon.

Please allow us to talk in private.

Yes, certainly.

San.

I became the leader of Mokinhoe because...

I know.

It was because you were dreaming of a better world.

When I took a step forward to take down the King,

you were painting a better tomorrow with the people.

Hence,

it made me wish...

to see the tomorrow that you would go on to build.

A world where you can win without slaying anyone.

I trust that you...

can make it happen.

Gosh. Oh, boy.

My gosh! Lady Dan O!

You came quickly. I thought you would arrive in the evening.

We ran here as soon as we received your message.

Anyway, where are the scholars?

- They are still at the palace.
- My gosh.

Scholar Kim too?

Si Yeol left right away.

I heard he said to understand even if he disappeared without a word.

What? I understand if he had to leave,

but why would he disappear?

Exactly. As if he wishes to fall off the face of the earth.

(Capital District Office)

You must have been anxious.

I am sorry I took so long.

Go and get some rest.

Take us with you.

We ought to avenge the chief monk's death.

That is...

I already took care of it.

Then what...

should we do now?

Live.

Survive.

Then...

what about you?

Wait!

Just stay there...

and listen.

For as long as I live,

I will resent...

and loathe you.

So...

let me hate you as much as I want.

You must stay alive...

for me to hate you.

Just giving up on life...

It is such a cowardly thing to do.

Chief Eunuch.

What do you plan to do?

Once your coronation ceremony is completed,

I should leave.

I believe...

my job is done.

Yes, you may do so.

I heard you provided immeasurable help and support.

I was curious.

There is only one throne,

so I wanted to see...

what the two of you would choose to do.

And?

Is this what you expected?

It is...

easier to obtain power than to maintain it.

I thought the two of you would give in to temptations,

which would lead to tragedy.

We must not repeat such a mistake.

Please...

do not think that you took the throne...

on your own.

The throne cannot exist without the nameless hands...

like mine...

that uphold it.

(2 years later)

- This is the place.
- Yes, this is it.

- I purposely came here.
- Good thinking.

I heard the King studied here.

The King stayed at this inn in the past.

We should go in and soak up all the amazing energy!

(Garden of Flowers)

Oh, my.

There are so many of you here. I am sorry.

We have no vacancy at the moment.

Let me sleep in the servants' quarters.

I will gladly pay double.

I apologize.

So many people would happily sleep in the servants' quarters.

Gosh.

(No Vacancy)

- Oh, my.
- Nice.

- It is the talk of the town.
- I know.

It is still early, but people are already lining up out the door.

At this rate, we will become very wealthy in no time!

Right? Could you go get some side dishes?

Sure thing.

I could never get sick of this view.

Seeing this vast ocean.

Next time, let us come here just before sunset.

I hear it is very beautiful.

Let us not wait for the next time.

There is something I truly wish to do now.

Then you should do it,

whatever it may be.

Hey! My goodness.

I heard you passed the exam with the highest score.

I especially appreciated your honest, thoughtful advice for me.

I am much obliged, Your Majesty.

Yuk Yuk h*.

I hereby appoint you as a compiler at the Office of Royal Decrees.

I believe you will work hard to assist me.

I will assist Your Majesty to the best of my ability.

(Garden of Flowers)

Yuk h*! You passed the exam, at last!

I did not just pass the exam. I received the highest score.

You should be very proud of me!

Ms. Naju will be delighted to hear this.

Ms. Naju!

- We are so proud of you!
- Yes!

(No Vacancy)

What did I tell you?

I said I would go hunt a wild boar for you...

if you passed the exam...

My gosh. You hunted this yourself?

I went...

and bought this myself.

I bought the freshest meat at the butcher shop.

I see.

Garden of Flowers is doing so well,

and you have successfully landed a great job in the government.

These days, I just cannot stop smiling.

I am now a compiler in the Office of Royal Decrees.

From now on, you are to address me as such.

Yes, my lord.

Hello.

Oh, I invited her.

Seo Yeon, come and join us.

Congratulations, Lord Yuk.

Oh, right.

San, do you know where Si Yeol is?

I used to hear from him from time to time,

but I have not heard from him in a while.

I think he is wandering around aimlessly.

I wonder where he is now.

It would have been truly amazing...

to have him here too.

Does your heart still ache badly...

when you think of Si Yeol?

Dan O.

I already forgave him.

I am certain that he never wanted to live such a life.

His cruel, harsh fate...

is to blame.

So I forgave him.

But you see,

I...

I cannot forgive myself...

for forgiving him.

It delights me to see you looking happy and healthy.

You seem much more at ease too.

You helped me restore my identity, so it is all thanks to you.

I simply did what I had to do.

One by one, retrieve the things you lost.

The things I lost?

For example,

things like happiness...

and memories.

I see.

The moments we shared...

meant happiness to me.

I cherish the memories.

It has been a while. It is great to see you.

How have you been?

We have been well, Yu Ha...

I mean, Your Majesty.

You may call me by my name when we are alone.

No, I cannot do that. You are the King.

Oh, right. Yuk h* told me...

that the two of you were planning to leave Hanyang soon.

We will leave as soon as we are ready.

If it is because of me,

do not leave.

I wish to keep my friends close.

I cannot stay, for Your Majesty's sake.

Your Majesty.

You are the sage king I had wished for.

It is why...

I will never be a political threat to you.

It has been a dream of mine...

to travel.

So when will you be back?

We do not know.

We plan to wander the land and anchor ourselves where we please.

You and Dan O should talk some more.

I will dismiss myself.

I heard you received a promotion.

Is it Assistant Officer Yoon now?

Thank you.

It would have been even better to serve alongside you.

Are things well with the Palace Guards?

We have been suffering from lack of sleep...

thanks to His Majesty working late into the night.

You actually paid back the 100 nyang.

Life has been rough for those living near Mount Sobaek.

The money will be spent to succor them.

Right.

But this is all thanks to His Majesty.

How is it my doing?

You are the sage king...

who once resided at Garden of Flowers.

Word has spread, and we are overflowing with guests.

That is a relief.

Not long ago, you were worried due to the lack of guests.

These days, I have been considering opening another inn...

and have been contemplating the best location for it.

There used to be days when we shared laughter and words.

Even I...

sometimes miss the days...

that were filled with our laughter.

Have you still not heard from Si Yeol?

No.

Your Majesty, the morning assembly will soon commence.

After you leave today,

chances are I will not get to see you.

Be well,

Yu Ha.

Dan O.

May I give you a hug?

Of course.

We will now be on our way.

Allow yourself to sleep at night...

and have days where you are at ease,

Your Majesty.

A king being at ease...

translates to his people suffering hardships.

San.

Wherever you are,

be well.

Sure. I will.

Let us go.

Head on without me.

Were you here to see His Majesty?

I heard you were leaving soon.

That is right, and I plan to stay away from the palace.

It is how I will express my loyalty.

San of the Kang family.

In other words, you only wish to live by that name.

I will be here serving His Majesty.

Knowing that he has you...

allows me to be less worried.

Goodness, I said I would hang those to dry myself.

Please sit for some yakgwa.

- Later. Let me finish this first.
- Sure.

Here you go.

Goodness.

The moon is very bright tonight.

Come out from time to time...

and walk around the yard at least.

In the gentle breeze

When petals float with the wind

As they float along the moonlit path

They leave a scent that lingers

Gently and softly

- They fall
- Young Master.

May I ask where you heard that song?

From a scholar I met on my way to Hanyang.

Why do you ask?

Where exactly?

Where is that scholar?

He said he was headed to the dock to catch a boat to Qing.

- Hurry, all.
- Goodness.

Careful!

- My gosh.
- There you go.

Of course he would be gone by now.

(Garden of Flowers)

(Garden of Flowers)

You once...

told me...

that you were not the man you seemed to be,

but your feelings for me...

were genuine without a doubt.

Do you still feel...

the same way?

I do.

As time went by,

the feelings only became clearer.

Then, let us step over the threshold together.

(Garden of Flowers)

All the lights are out.

Could they all be asleep?

Dan O, you were right about what you saw.

I saw the two of you at the marketplace on our way back.

You do not glow as you once did.

Were the years harsh on you?

Welcome back.

Your room has always stayed empty.

As per the innkeeper's authority.

I am truly ashamed.

I know I had you worried.

What...

Bok Sil, is that you?

Hold on.

Gosh.

It really is our Bok Sil.

He must have followed his owner back.

He made it the same time you came back.

Now that Bok Sil is here,

the whole family is back together again.

You are right.

This is the Garden of Flowers I remember!

- Goodness.
- Hey, Bok Sil.

Where were you all this time?

Forget it.

As if that is important. You being back is enough.

The royal family is no longer raising children to be watchmen.

Was that your request?

It was a cruel system...

that had to be abolished one day.

Thank you, San.

You have saved the children at the temple...

from a life like mine.

You should move forward now, do not look back,

step out from the dark shadows,

and live your own life.

When will you stop...

spending your nights only wrapped up in your work?

You should soon welcome a queen...

and deliver an heir.

Your grandson is still fairly young.

At a young age is when you marry.

Please know that the selection process will begin.

The nation has only recently found stability.

For now, I would rather focus on my work.

Could there be...

a young lady...

you still harbour feelings for?

They are pretty.

What are you up to?

Did you not want to enjoy these together?

No, you cannot look just yet.

It is a gift...

for my fiancée.

You are finally more yourself again.

(Garden of Flowers)

So that is combined with a stick.

And then...

Gosh.

It was not my intention to fool you.

But could one learn the words...

by copying them without knowing the meaning?

Like this.

"At that moment,"

"the officer's lips captured Yeon Yi's."

"You are my everything."

Goodness.

My gosh.

Who knew that a novel could make one's heart skip a beat?

My gosh.

Goodness.

Take your time learning how to read and write.

You will forever have me as your tutor.

My gosh.

Goodness me.

I hope to be a benevolent King...

who truly brings comfort to the people.

Watch me as I achieve that,

Mother.

You must be delighted...

to see the last of your worries beaming.

The bride and groom will bow.

The bride and groom will vow to be happy.

They will now vow to serve one another.

(Garden of Flowers)

It is sad to see you go...

since we just reunited.

Si Yeol, you only get to be newlyweds once.

Do not be upset and enjoy it while you can.

Si Yeol?

That is not how you address someone...

who is married to your wife's sister.

You are absolutely right.

San should know his manners.

One must address a family member properly.

You heard him,

San.

I should have headed out sooner.

They are absolutely right.

You must formally address him now.

Brother-in-law. Are you happy?

San,

what was that? I did not hear you.

Brother...

That is enough.

I will look after Garden of Flowers...

like you have all these years.

Elevating my status was not necessary.

I am sorry it took me this long.

I wish you and Yuk h* a happy life.

Goodness.

Please send a note when you land.

Yuk h*.

We will head out.

(Garden of Flowers)

Do you not regret it?

Regret what?

All that you gave up for a day of normalcy.

Not at all.

I have not regretted it, not even for a second.

All because...

I have you constantly by my side.

(The Secret Romantic Guesthouse)