The Emperor: Owner of the Mask (군주 - 가면의 주인)

(grew extremely powerful after the establishment of Joseon Dynasty.)

Poppies.

These are called poppies.

Poppies?

They can hold the strongest poison...

that cannot be compared to any other.

It can hold poison?

That is all that they do,

but once you start eating them,

you must keep having them.

If you stop,

the poison that has piled up in your body spreads at once,

and you will die.

If you do not have these poppy pills...

every night,

you will eventually die while feeling...

severe pain in your chest.

Do you still wish to...

join the Pyunsoo Group?

Will you join?

Sure.

I shall make a promise.

That I shall not kill my hunting dog...

even after the hunting is over.

Reveal your name.

I am the prince of Joseon Dynasty,

Yi Yoon.

Now that we have confirmed your name,

you need to make a vow.

You have become one of us.

Everything you will see and hear from now on...

must not be told to anyone.

Do you swear?

I do.

I, Yi Yoon,

shall follow the rules of Pyunsoo Group.

I shall...

face the pain of death...

if I do not follow.

How dare you?

This knife was pointing at you before,

but now, it will be a weapon to help you.

We, Pyunsoo Group,

will be your spear...

and shield from now on.

All right.

Do not forget.

One day,

you will have to pay for its cost.

I do not mind how much it will cost...

as long as I can become king!

I need to...

become a king of this nation!

Master Dae Mok.

The Office of Astrology has sent the baby's fortune to the King.

His fire energy and water energy balance each other.

The dragon is to appear on his birth date.

It means the dragon has met the water.

If the baby prince safely becomes a king,

he will be a generous king...

who governs the country wisely.

However...

Go on.

His fortune means the black dragon.

He will have a heroic characteristic...

and will face various hardships.

If the dragon cannot ascend up high at the right timing,

it will bring a catastrophic disaster.

The water will dry out, so the dragon cannot ascend.

Rather, it will be buried in the ground.

In other words,

if he cannot overcome the hardships he faces,

he will die at a young age.

What did you say?

Please be calm, Your Majesty.

It is the most important moment...

when he is about to be born.

If he is born between 9pm and 11pm,

he is destined to become a wise king...

to be respected by his subjects.

It is no wonder that he will become a great king.

You are saying...

he will be a great king if he is born between 9pm and 11pm,

but he will die young if that is not the case?

- The prince... - What should we do?

Has to be born at that time?

Could you hold on until then?

Not yet.

Please endure. It is not the time.

It is now 8pm, Your Majesty.

If he cannot overcome hardships he faces,

he will die at a young age?

That is sad, indeed.

That is such an unfortunate destiny.

We only have eight minutes left.

The time is near. Please hold on.

Please endure for a few more minutes!

It is the Prince, Your Majesty.

- Congratulations, Your Majesty. - Congratulations, Your Majesty.

It is the time, Your Majesty.

But depending on how it is interpreted...

That is enough.

He is the only Prince of this country.

He will be a great king of Joseon Dynasty.

Greet the Prince...

according to the rules.

The Prince was born at 9pm.

- Gosh. - Thank goodness.

Master Dae Mok, what should we do now?

It is the birth of the Prince who will succeed his father.

Naturally, we should congratulate the King.

Congratulate him?

I plan to get water with the Prince as collateral.

My son, I promise you.

I shall make you become...

a different king than I am.

Neither a puppet nor a scarecrow, but a true king.

I will make you...

become a true king of this country.

Your Majesty.

Thank you.

You made sure that the Royal Family can stand strong.

Right.

Your new name will be Young Bin which means a pillar.

From today on,

you are the first rank of the Internal Court.

Lady Young Bin.

I am grateful, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, Pyunsoo Group...

has sent azaleas to congratulate...

the Prince's birth.

They want water?

They demand water from this country?

Dae Mok.

Are you attempting to own Joseon's water?

They may be Pyunsoo Group,

but I will never grant such a ridiculous demand like this!

If you do not,

the baby Prince will be put in danger.

How dare...

they threaten me with my son!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty.

Tell the Commandant of Palace Guards...

to protect the Prince.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Any replies?

There has not been any,

but the King has ordered the Commandant...

to protect the Prince.

Section Chief of War.

Yes, master.

Go ahead and give the Prince a gift.

Until now, I could not give birth to a prince...

even though I am the Queen.

Thus, the King was very disappointed.

I am...

very proud of what you have done for us.

Thank you, Your Highness.

Have you heard the news?

During the naming ceremony,

His Majesty will write the Prince's name...

with the blood of a tiger.

I ordered all the servants to prepare for the ceremony...

with utmost care.

We do not want any trouble for...

our precious son.

Sun.

The name suggests...

that you will console the people.

The sound of the name...

contains hope to shine light on this dark nation.

As your name,

you must become a great king to make Joseon shine.

Please take a look.

It cannot be a serious illness, can it?

It is neither smallpox...

nor measles.

I apologize for giving you bad news.

Unfortunately, the First Son...

has been poisoned.

Poisoned?

I am sorry, Your Highness.

Is my son poisoned?

Why are you not answering?

Are you not the expert in poison in Joseon?

Based on the red color on his skin,

I believe he is indeed poisoned.

He needs an antidote right away.

Call the Royal Infirmary right now.

We cannot get it there.

We need a highly strong antidote.

Those who used the poison will definitely have it.

If he does not take the antidote,

what will happen?

He will...

die.

No, Your Majesty.

We cannot let that happen.

Please save our son.