Chapter 166
Chapter 166
You forbid us from visiting the lower officials?
Lee Ji-seok, who had become the Grand Prince Suyang, said with a fierce tone.
The ministers closed their mouths at his aura.
A cold silence filled the set.
***
An investor who came to see the filming of Rebellion asked the staff who was guiding him.
He was the foreign branch manager of Plus+ Korea.
The plan was to upload the movie to Plus+ as soon as it ended in theaters.
There were many other streaming sites, but Plus+ offered to invest an amount that exceeded expectations and promised not to interfere at all.
Still, he was curious about the progress and wanted to see the filming site from Plus+, so Director Woo Jeong-han set the date for today.
The best people are those who give a lot of money and dont interfere.
What is visiting the lower officials?
Oh. It means that a low-ranking official goes to the house of a high-ranking official. In such a situation, they can exchange bribes, so it has been prohibited since ancient times. That situation is when the king is young and fears that other princes will gather power, so he forbids them from going.
I see.
It was natural for the king to be wary of his bloodline.
Especially if the king was young and his relatives were adults.
The branch manager of Plus+ Korea stroked his chin.
Its because its a historical movie
It required some background knowledge.
The Royal Physician felt more like a daily life of the Joseon royal family than historical content, so it didnt need much background knowledge.
But Rebellion was different.
It needed political situations and background knowledge.
Then Ill just make one more.
If they wanted to watch the movie more perfectly, they would surely want to watch a program that explained the background knowledge.
If they were fans of Lee Seo-jun.
The branch managers head spun.
The Royal Physician Special was good.
He thought it would be nice to make something like that.
His eyes turned to the set. Heo Ui-gwan, who was cold in The Royal Physician but only gentle to Prince Seongnyeong, was shouting fiercely.
I worried for nothing.
The branch manager also worried that The Royal Physicians image would be projected on Rebellion, but there was only Grand Prince Suyang who coveted his nephews throne.
***
Grand Prince Suyang continued his words.
His voice sounded like a wolf growling, and everyone shuddered.
By forbidding us princes from visiting the lower officials, you are doubting us. It cant be His Majestys will if he suspects his closest relatives after ascending the throne.
Grand Prince Suyangs gaze turned to Hwangbo In, the Prime Minister.
Or, is His Majesty isolated and in need of help?
Was it that the Prime Ministers were trying to drive a wedge between the king and his relatives?
Hwangbo In and the ministers were startled by Grand Prince Suyangs words. Seeing them, Grand Prince Suyang spoke with a pitying expression.
It was a sincere expression of pity.
We princes are trying to overcome this precarious situation with all our hearts and strength, together with you ministers. How can you be suspicious and jealous of us? Prime Minister Woo.
***
Youre just plotting treason!
The pitying expression made the staff more angry.
They had grown fond of Danjong while filming with Seo-jun. And since Ji-seok was as good an actor as Seo-jun, they couldnt help but empathize.
Sometimes even Ji-seoks manager Yoon Seong-oh looked at Ji-seok with a sharp look. It was a look that wanted to punch him.
Ji-seok Youre really good at acting. How can every gesture be so infuriating?
Right? I want to punch him.
Were like this, but the audience will be shocked. Theyll all come thinking of The Royal Physician
The staff whispered as they watched the actors continue their act.
***
I punched him.
Seo-jun laughed at Yoon Seong-ohs words.
Ji-seok, who was sitting in front of him, rubbed his side.
It was a half-serious punch that packed a lot of weight.
Yoon Seong-oh opened his mouth.
Hyung. Stop pretending to be hurt. I hit you softly.
Ji-seok, who had been acting pitifully in front of Seo-jun, shrugged his shoulders.
Hmm. Did I act that well?
Especially today, you were more wicked.
Thats good!
Ahahaha.
Seo-jun laughed loudly, and Ji-seok, Yoon Seong-oh, and Ahn Da-ho also burst into laughter.
The staff, the branch manager and secretary of Plus+ Korea watched them with a smile.
A scream came from outside. He didnt know if Kim Naegwan, who had always been by Danjongs side, was dead or alive.
The palace maids screamed.
He shouldnt have heard it, but he seemed to hear a thud-thud of heavy footsteps.
Ah.
Danjong bit his lip. His two fists clenched on his knees trembled.
The fact that he could enter the kings chamber so recklessly meant that there was a problem with Kim Jong-seo and Hwangbo In, who Danjong could rely on somewhat.
He was scared.
He was scared of his uncle.
In his chamber where he could only reveal his true feelings, Danjong closed his eyes tightly.
Tears seemed to come out. But Danjong didnt cry and slowly opened his eyes.
They were full of regret. He had more regret than fear of his uncle.
Its over
The country he dreamed of was over.
He wanted to be a king after his grandmother and mother, who were queens.
He wanted to make a country for the people, a peaceful world.
I havent even started yet
He had just started to learn, he had just started to express his will.
That was too bitter and resentful. It was unfair.
If I had a little more time
A dark night.
The candle in Danjongs chamber flickered. Danjongs eyes turned to the door.
He saw a shadow of a person behind the paper window.
Thud!
The door of his chamber, which had never been opened so roughly before, swung open wide.
Danjongs body jerked at the loud noise.
The traitor entered with blood dripping from him.
Are you here, Your Majesty?
It was a calm voice as always.
As if nothing had happened, as if he was just asking how he was doing.
Danjongs eyes shook at the sight of blood. Grand Prince Suyang looked fine with blood all over him, but Danjongs face turned pale.
Ah, Im sorry, Your Majesty.
With a face that didnt look sorry at all, Grand Prince Suyang said.
There were some troublemakers who tried to take Your Majestys place. I rushed here in case something happened to Your Majesty, so I had no choice but to come in this state.
The leader of the troublemakers laughed haughtily.
Dont worry, Your Majesty.
He felt goosebumps from his toes.
Ah, ah. This must have been his uncles true face.
I took care of them all without missing one.
And when youre done with you, its over.
Grand Prince Suyang stopped laughing and looked at Danjong.
It was a sharper look than the bloody blade he held.
Theyre all dead.
Ah ah.
Everything.
Everything is over.
Even if he didnt die here, it was clear that he was over as a king.
His head felt dizzy and he almost collapsed.
Danjong bit his cheek inside his mouth. But he couldnt end it without any resistance.
Danjongs eyes shone.
I
Danjong spat out his words like blood to the beast-like man who was looking at him.
I am the king of this country. Uncle.
Grand Prince Suyangs eyebrows twitched.
Uncle.
At that call, Grand Prince Suyang, who would later become Sejo, clenched his mouth.
Maybe he remembered the days he had lived in hiding.
He had passed those days and now he could finally stretch out.
He looked at Danjong with a fierce look.
Listen well. I wont kill you.
He said it as if he was chewing each word.
Ill make this a disaster and make sure no one talks about it, and Ill take the throne in a very legitimate way.
Grand Prince Suyang grabbed Danjongs collar.
Danjongs eyes said, youre still a traitor anyway, and Grand Prince Suyang yelled angrily.
No matter how much you annoy me, I wont kill you and become a traitor, so stop bothering me! Lee Hong-wi!
Danjongs pupils shook for a moment.