The Crowned Clown (왕이 된 남자)

The characters, organizations, locations, and events in this drama are fictional and have no relation to historical facts.

Episode 14

Eunuch Jo.

Yes, Your Majesty?

Before the queen's father arrives,

I'd like to do something for the queen.

If you have anything in mind, please give your order.

It's nice to see you.

Your Majesty, where are we going all of a sudden?

Why? Do you not trust me?

I trust you.

Let us go.

This kind of scenery is a first for me.

What a relief.

I wanted to make you feel better.

I was in a lot of pain after hearing the results of my diagnosis from the court female physician.

I feel as if I lost my right to be with you,

and I also lost the way of protecting you.

I was sad and lonely, Your Majesty.

That pain was so severe that I forgot momentarily

that there is someone next to me who understands my feelings better than I do.

I will save this scenery in my heart for a very long time,

so that even if I go back to the palace, I can picture it again.

In the spring, let's go see the flowers.

In the summer, we'll experience the rain showers.

In the fall, it'd be nice if we went to the mountains to pick hazelnuts.

Will we come here again in the winter?

Next winter, I'll make you a beautiful snowman.

You've made your promise.

Of course.

Is this not a locust tree?

That's right.

In the past, when I was on my way to the capital,

I remembered that I passed by here.

I wanted to show you, as well, my queen.

How could these two trees that each have their own roots become intertwined?

I like to think that these two trees were fated to be together.

There is a legend about this tree that's been passed down from a long time ago.

When lovers pass under this tree together,

they say that they will be together for a hundred years.

Will you... be with me for a hundred years?

I promise you that I will become a good and wise king who will not bring you shame.

Could you promise me, too, that you won't cry by yourself again?

Whether it be painful events or happy events,

promise me that you will share them all with me.

I promise you.

Your Excellency! Your Excellency! Your Excellency!

Your Excellency!

Chief Royal Secretary, you've already arrived?

Where is the queen's father?

Your Majesty.

Your Highness.

The queen's father

has passed away.

There is no way.

He was healthy the last time I saw him.

There must be a misunderstanding.

The news must be false!

I apologize, Your Highness.

Did he really pass away?

How?

He was murdered

by someone.

Father!

Father!

When I heard Yoo Ho Joon was to be released, I was very angry and bitter.

You did well.

You have finally used your power properly, Prince Jin Pyeong.

I am happy that you are pleased.

I must go to see the king and queen's dismayed expressions.

Your Highness, please calm down.

The king might catch on, so it would be wise if you hide your true feelings.

Yoo Ho Joon was supposed to die

ever since the king killed my innocent father and Prince Gyeong In.

You reap what you sow.

Queen Dowager has incited these matters.

If the queen's father had returned, your power would've grown.

I will never let them get away with this.

The queen dowager and the person who received her orders and killed the queen's father...

Your Majesty. I apologize, but Chief Royal Secretary's request is not right.

Yoo Ho Joon's crime is obvious, but Chief Royal Secretary wants us to discuss his crimes?

You cannot grant royal permission.

Prince Jin Pyeong.

Prince Jin Pyeong opposed the queen's father being released the strongest.

He must have killed the queen's father. I am sure of this.

I also think the same.

However, if we try to catch Prince Jin Pyeong based on a mere impression,

that could be countered just as easily, so we must be cautious.

Your Majesty, I, Eunuch Jo, am entering.

How did the queen dowager's side look?

Prince Jin Pyeong has been with her since earlier today.

Officer Jang, here is the arrow of those who tried to attack the queen and me?

I have it.

This is a different arrow from the one that almost struck you while hunting.

We are looking through the blacksmiths' workshops across the capital to find the source.

Search Prince Jin Pyeong's house immediately.

Pardon me?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Hold on.

Why are you blocking this?

After searching Prince Jin Pyeong's house,

what will you do if you can't find evidence?

We won't even be able to catch Prince Jin Pyeong.

Instead, we'll be letting it be known that we're suspicious of him.

Also, it will bring dishonor to your name if people think you are persecuting those who are innocent by framing them.

You cannot succeed if you fear failure.

Should you avoid what you are afraid of?

If we hesitate here, we lose our evidence.

The queen dowager and Prince Jin Pyeong's power will only grow from here.

Then, I will carry out your order.

Moo Yeong, hold on.

If Prince Jin Pyeong's house holds no evidence,

plant the arrows you possess as evidence.

Are you telling me to make fake evidence?

Yes.

This is a royal order. Open the door this instant!

Search the house. - Yes!

Officer Jang.

Go look and see if there are other arrows.

Yes, sir.

What is the matter at this hour of the night?

We were called here by the king.

Did you not hear, Prince Jin Pyeong?

My Lord, you must go with us–

Stand aside.

Please save my life.

Prince Jin Pyeong, what are you doing?!

Stand aside, I said.

Stand aside.

Prince Jin Pyeong!

Prince Jin Pyeong.

My Lord!

What is the matter?

The king's guards suddenly came to the house,

and they discovered the arrows used when you tried to kill the king.

Arrows?

I have never left arrows in my house. How did they...?

The king has laid a trap to make me a traitor.

Call for the soldiers.

Yes, sir.

Minister of Defense,

I heard you were harmed by Prince Jin Pyeong. Are you okay?

Yes. I am grateful for your concern, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

A traitor has been coming in and out of the palace, and you have been put in danger.

It is our fault for not taking notice of this.

I hope that you lay down a heavy punishment upon me.

Please lay down a heavy punishment upon me, as well, Your Majesty.

Please lay down a heavy punishment upon us.

Please lay down a heavy punishment upon us.

If you wish to do something for me,

start the discussions for the queen dowager's dethronement.

I apologize, Your Majesty, but we cannot follow that order.

Minister of Defense, you were almost killed by Prince Jin Pyeong.

How can you say you won't follow the order?

Though Prince Jin Pyeong did commit the crime, it is not evidence that the queen dowager committed treason.

The queen's father was killed and Prince Jin Pyeong escaped.

But the court is hesitant to discuss deposing of the queen dowager.

We have no other choice.

At the morning royal audience tomorrow, I will order for the queen dowager to be deposed.

You cannot.

If you order for the queen dowager to be deposed without justification,

there will be strong opposition from society.

But... - After arresting Prince Jin Pyeong and getting the land documents,

then I will lead and request for the deposing of the queen dowager.

Your Majesty, Officer Jang is entering.

Did you catch Prince Jin Pyeong?

I am very sorry.

Huijeongdang Hall

Your Majesty, the Royal Investigation Bureau has sent a message.

Criminal Sin Chi Soo has said he has something to report about Prince Jin Pyeong.

He has requested to see you.

Whose ancestral tablet is this?

It is from a great friend who comes and goes like the clouds and wind.

This bastard.

You have arrived, Your Majesty?

Since I'm in this condition,

please forgive me for not being able to show my manners.

I came because you said you had something to report about Prince Jin Pyeong.

Chief Royal Secretary seems to be requesting you depose the queen dowager

since the queen's father died,

but if I were you, I would not listen to him.

You will just be doing exactly what Prince Jin Pyeong wants.

Did you call me just to tell me that?

Playing the king must be fun for you.

Yeah, you must feel as if you truly became king after sitting on the throne.

But you are nothing but Chief Royal Secretary's puppet.

You aren't the one playing as king; Chief Royal Secretary is.

Is that not true?

You're wrong. My Lord isn't that kind of person.

You are so innocent.

I see why the Chief Royal Secretary killed the king and chose you instead.

What did you just say?

Did you really not know that Chief Royal Secretary killed the king?

Don't speak such nonsense. - Even though the king was physically and mentally ill,

don't you find it strange that he suddenly died?

And, I'm sure that no one saw the king die other than Chief Royal Secretary himself.

Since you look like the king and follow what you are told well,

Chief Royal Secretary will serve you like you're the real king for a while.

But if he ever thinks that you are not acting in accordance with what he wants,