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Gyogi...! What is the matter?
Episode 4
Your Highness! Are you all right?
Please get up!
Big brother...
You almost became my catch for Her Majesty's birthday tribute.
Yes, I certainly was!
Why is it so hot today? My pants are soaked in sweat!
Is that so? In that case, let us end the hunt.
You were the first to find the deer, so it's my treat today.
All right then.
Which one is the idiot prince? The one on the left? Or the right?
Do you want to die?
Since it's my mother's birthday tomorrow, let's celebrate tonight.
That's a great idea! Wine tastes better outside the Palace.
The girls here are soft out here, not like the stiff Palace maidens!
And what is your name?
- Wol Hyang, Your Highness. - Wol Hyang? And you?
- Mae Hyang, Your Highness. - Mae Hyang? Let's go!
It's quite obvious, isn't it?
Good!
You didn't catch anything today. What will you give to Her Majesty tomorrow?
I wish I had caught a tiger to give her.
But no matter. Perhaps I'll dance for her.
Dance?
That's right. I'm a very good dancer.
Yes, I know. No one can beat you in dance.
But the banquet will be held in the South Gardens tomorrow.
Those gardens were built as a memorial for your mother.
Are you really going to perform a dance there?
You don't understand, do you?
Her Majesty raised me and nurtured me when I lost my mother many years ago.
Wouldn't my mother in heaven be happy when she sees me dancing before Her Majesty?
Don't you think?
You're absolutely right. I wasn't thinking.
In that case, I'll show you the dance I'll perform in front of Her Majesty tomorrow.
Let's go. Follow me.
Come on.
What a fool! I'm ashamed that he's part of the Royal Family.
Now...!
Everyone has left. Please stop!
Go!
It's a happy day.
It's... a really happy day.
Let's dance!
Your Highness! Take him into a room!
Your Highness...!
Damn it.
Drunks are like dead weights. He sure is heavy!
Mother...
Mother, I'm so glad. I'm so glad to see you smile.
Yes, I'm so glad that you're smiling too.
Mother...
Goodness, is he a child? Why is he calling out for his mother?
- May I enter? - Please come in.
Have you been well, sir?
It's been a long time, General Mok Gyun.
- How is your health? - My days are few.
I would have long become a ghost if you hadn't rescued me then, General.
And if you hadn't rescued me during the war with Goguryeo over Songsan Fortress,
I wouldn't be here either.
Wh... who are you?
I don't think I will live much longer.
Will I never get a chance to get revenge on Sataek?
General...
Will you become an assassin for His Majesty and our kingdom?
Now all there is left to do is to leave.
Please go back inside and don't worry about us.
How will you introduce yourself to Her Majesty if you meet her?
As Manager of Young Myo Trading, supplier of fragrances and oils?
That introduction will not make you worthy of an audience with the Queen.
Yes, she might be offended that the owner didn't come.
That is why from this moment on, you are the proprietress.
I have already informed the Trade Office.
Eun Go Trading
Grandmother...
Your Highness, Your Highness! Please get up!
The carriage is waiting for you outside!
You must come to your senses!
If you don't attend the banquet, you'll be in big trouble!
She'll be happier if I'm not there.
Why should I go there anyway?
Just tell them I got drunk and passed out.
Your Highness!
We're in big trouble!
Your Highness!
They told me to deliver His Highness' clothes.
You rascal, how can he wear that when he's not even...
Are... you sure about this?
You just have to stand there until I wake up and bring His Highness there!
But I'll get executed if they find out!
You... you have to pay me more for this.
All right! Fine!
Please get on the carriage, Your Highness!
I don't see Prince Euija.
Didn't you two go hunting together yesterday?
He couldn't even catch a rabbit yesterday. Perhaps he is still out hunting.
Move aside! Out of the way!
His Highness the Prince!
Move!
Miss, are you all right?
You have to stand right here until I bring the Prince, understand?
Don't go anywhere near the pavilion.
If someone greets you, just nod. All right?
Yes. Just go and get the Prince.
- Your Highness, have you been well? - Have you been well?
Yes...
It's not that difficult being a Prince...
Wait!
Do you know who I am?
Yes, I saw the others in front greet you.
Who are you?
I am the Chief Proprietress of Eun Go Trading.
- I am... - I'm not interested.
Raise your head.
You must be here with a tribute in order to win Her Majesty's favor.
Yes, what merchant wouldn't want to gain Her Majesty's favor?
You're right.
- So what have you brought? - Fragrances.
Fragrances? Yes, you mentioned you traded fragrances.
Give me your hand.
What?
If you deal in fragrances, your hand should smell like it.
Or perhaps you have an ulterior motive.
Ulterior motive?
There is a rumor that someone is planning to harm Her Majesty by getting close to her.
- That's nonsense! Miss Eun Go is... - Silence! How dare you speak!
This is a matter of security. Give me your hand!
In the future, do not use that pretty hand to slap people's faces.
- Are you satisfied? - Yes. You may go.
So what if he's a Prince! I think the rumors about that Euija being mad are true!
How could he harass you on a day like this?
- Wait here. - Yes, Miss.
In light of Her Majesty's birthday,
we wish both His Majesty and the Queen long life and prosperity!
Long live His Majesty!
Long live Her Majesty!
Nobles and citizens from all over the kingdom have come to pay tribute, Your Majesty.
Wait!
I will not accept any tribute today.
Except for one, that is.
I will accept one tribute that represents the power of Baekje.
Chief Secretary, present the tribute.
Get ready!
Your Excellency.
These men are Silla soldiers imprisoned during the attack on Wangje Fortress.
The answer to Tang's demand for Baekje to make peace with Silla...
...is this.
Execute them all.
- What is the meaning of this? - Please sit down.
If you interrupt this, we cannot guarantee your safety.
I speak on behalf of His Majesty.
Our great Baekje will continue to wage war against Silla.
We will not accept any intervention from Tang.
Long live Baekje! Long live His Majesty!
Long live Her Majesty! Long live Baekje!
Long live His Majesty! Long live Her Majesty!
- Execute! - Yes, Your Majesty!
There is a rumor that someone is planning to harm Her Majesty by getting close to her.
He's an assassin!
Escort the King and Queen to safety!
Make sure no one is able to escape!
Are you all right?
You...!
Let me ask you again. Why did you enter the pavilion?
Why do you keep asking me this? I already told you everything.
I was told to stand in front instead of Prince Euija.
Bring him in.
Yes, that's him!
That man was the one who told me to stand at South Gardens.
- Is he telling the truth? - What?
I have no idea what he is saying.
It is true that His Highness was sleeping at the tavern.
But how could I have told this boy to take his place?
How could I, a mere Eunuch, do such an abominable thing?
Why are you doing this to me? What have I done wrong?
I only did what you told me because you said you would pay me 20 yang!
Hey! Hey! Why are you doing this to me?
Your Majesty! It is I, Euija!
I heard about the incident at South Gardens!
Were you harmed? I felt like my heart was going to break when I heard!
Your Majesty! If you are well, please show yourself!
Scoundrel!
How dare you make such a commotion when you know I need to rest?
How can you say this is your concern for me?
And didn't I tell you never to come here again?
Are you lips glued together? Lift up your head!
Your Majesty...
You not only murdered my mother, but stained her memorial garden with blood.
Shouldn't you be in front of her grave with your hair undone and beg for forgiveness?
What nonsense is this? Guard! Guard!
Did you call for me, Your Majesty?
Mother!
What kind of dream has made you sweat like so?
It was nothing.
They just brought this tonic.
Please take it.
I've been doing some thinking.
I doubt this was the work of Tang or Silla.
The banquet's location at South Gardens was not pre-planned.
They would not have had enough time to plan something.
That's right. It must have been someone within the Palace.
Why are you in such deep thought?
If something had happened to me,
who would gain the most?
Do you suspect His Majesty was behind it?
Was it you?
I asked you a question.
Please forgive me. I thought this was the only way...
Enough!
Who told you to do something like this?
Now the Queen and the Eight Clans are going to have suspicions about me and increase their watch.
Your actions have only put me in harm's way!
Your Majesty, if I am executed for this, I will not bring you down with me.
That makes it sound like I ordered you to do this, or knew about it beforehand.
No, Your Majesty. This was all my doing.
Will you keep your word even if I hand you over to the Queen myself?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Why?
Mok Gyun tried to kill those who turned their back on him. Why not you?
That's because I expect nothing from you.
If you think otherwise, I will go to Tasa-Am Cliff and throw myself off.
If I lose you too, I will be too lonely here.
I will consider that you have already done so.
Leave me.
No, Your Majesty.
If His Majesty was behind it, it wouldn't have been such an abysmal failure.
There was something emotional and impulsive about this attack.
I didn't see Euija at South Gardens. Where was he?
Something was odd, so we are investigating.
Euija was drunk and didn't attend. However...
A tavern waiter was disguised like him and was at South Gardens.
Disguised...?
What's wrong?
It's like my dream.
Heaven has sent me a sign.
A sign? What do you mean?
It was Euija. He was behind this!
Why are you so sensitive with Euija?
He is a foolish boy. He's incapable of planning something like this.
He has succeeded in fooling you too. That is why we were unprepared for this.
Do you remember the day Euija came back?
What is it?
The... the knife in her hand... won't come out.
My Queen... Please let go of the knife and rest in peace.
How could this be...?
What are you doing?
Mother.
If you believe my words, then let go.
Please rest in peace.
That was just a coincidence. Please don't worry yourself over it.
No, you don't understand, Father.
His eyes were feral like a wounded beast.
Wounded beast or demon, tell them to challenge me.
I will slay them in one stroke!
I do not like that conceit of yours.
Others may treat you like you are already Crown Prince.
But in my eyes, you are far too lacking.
Mother...
Since the assassin is dead, there is no more evidence.
The only thing that is left is your conviction.
That will bring only bloodshed. You must be very careful.
Where is Euija?
He was here earlier, but we sent him away.
It is time to pull everything out by the roots.
Father, you will interrogate Euija.
- The Prime Minister himself? - Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, I had nothing to do with this.
Leave us.
I heard you got drunk and sent a tavern waiter in your stead.
Is that true?
Tell me the truth!
The two people most suspect in this incident are you and that tavern waiter.
Did you send him?
Please forgive me... I was too drunk and...
How can you call yourself a human being?
While the South Gardens was being stained with blood, you were drunk with wine.
The South Gardens is your mother's grave!
You saw yourself how your mother died!
Your Majesty, that is why I want to forget it.
What?
Mother's death was so gruesome.
I want to erase that memory from my mind.
After that day, Mother would appear in my dreams for years and cry.
What can I do? What could I possibly do?
I was so tormented that I wanted to die.
Please don't scold me and try to understand me too.
You should have died that day.
Your Majesty...!
Tell them you don't know anything. That is the only way you'll live.
The Queen hates me. Will she believe me?
Please put in a word for me.
Wretched boy...
Leave me!
Why are you alone?
I'm always alone. Do I have a wife or something?
You wretched boy! I'm talking about your father and Gye Baek!
I've been looking for that boy all day too!
He's been gone since morning! Do you know how much I suffered all day by myself?
And Father is probably sprawled out at Uncle Cheon Dol's house in a drunken stupor!
You should have carried your father home then!
Why? Are you afraid he'll find another woman?
Come to think of it, he may be armless, but Father sure is handsome!
Stop your nonsense! Go wash up and go to sleep!
What's this smell?
Feathers...?
Mother! Did you kill the chicken?
It's for your father! Don't even think of touching it!
I'll break off your hand!
Let him be.
Here you are.
Don't you have a tongue?
If a person speaks, there should at least be an echo!
I must have been crazy. How could a widow have such good fortune?
What is it?
Did I say something wrong?
Oh my! What is this?
No wonder I felt like making chicken soup for you tonight!
How did you know I washed my hair today?
You should eat while you drink. You'll spoil your digestive system!
- Rotten boy...! - I ate a lot at Cheon Dol's house.
- Where is Gye Baek? - He's been gone since morning.
He's never done this before. I wonder if something has happened.
I'm sure he'll be back soon.
Is it true that Gye Baek has been hanging around the thugs in the city?
Hanging around? He's their leader!
I don't know who Gye Baek takes after, but he sure has mettle!
They had knives but he wasn't scared of them at all!
Because of Gye Baek, the thugs even bought me wine!
You stupid boy, how can you brag about that?
You should be stopping your brother from being around thugs!
Damned boy!
Can't you read your father's mind?
Why does Father always act like that when it comes to Gye Baek?
If it had been me, he wouldn't care!
I would act the same way if I were him!
You only care about your own mouth! Have you ever poured your father a drink?
That's because Gye Baek does it.
In any case, sometimes I feel like I'm adopted.
Didn't you want a son?
I want a daughter.
That wouldn't disappoint you?
I want her to look like you.
I don't want our child to be a sword-wielding male.
Are you troubled?
You look troubled.
Goodness!
How bold you are! If you weren't so lucky, we would be holding your funeral.
What made you do something like that?
The Queen wasn't going to accept any tributes.
I'm not even from a noble family. How else would I meet Her Majesty?
I can't believe it. So you risked your own life?
You could have died!
I trust my own destiny.
Yes, I'm sure your destiny would resurrect you!
- Miss, it is I, Jung-Ah. - Please come in.
- Did you find out? - Yes.
His name is Gye Baek and he is a waiter at the tavern.
He is being held for investigation in connection to the attempt on the Queen's life.
Is he connected to the assassin?
According to the Justice Ministry,
he claims he was sent to stand in for the Prince and denies any involvement with the assassin.
That fool is no assassin!
Poor guy's going to die.
Come outside. Someone from the Palace is here.
I am Hyoso. I serve Her Majesty the Queen.
I am Eun Go.
How do you feel?
My wound is not deep.
Her Majesty wishes to convey her gratitude. She has sent a hundred bolts of silk.
Goodbye.
Wait.
I did not do it for a gift. Please take the silk back.
You will reject Her Majesty's gift?
I only did what anyone else would have done.
Give it to me.
However, please give this to her.
This is sweet basil.
It is not only aromatic, but also has calming properties.
Her Majesty must have been startled by today's events. This will help calm her.
Is there something you want from her?
Someone I know is being held in the Royal Prisons.
Although we have completed all investigations relating to the attempt on Her Majesty's life,
only that boy's intent is unknown.
Because of the Prince's involvement, I have been asked to interrogate him personally.
I ask all of you to make a fair judgment.
Your Majesty, the interrogation has begun.
Euija must not be incriminated at any cost.
Yes, Your Majesty.
During the attempt on Her Majesty's life,
this boy was present, disguised as Prince Euija.
It was Prince Euija who had ordered him to do so.
I have done no such thing!
It's true that I was asleep drunk, but I have never laid eyes on him before.
Your Highness, how can you do this? I carried you on my back to your chambers.
You even cried while calling out for your mother.
You rascal! How dare you utter nonsense!
Why are you trying to implicate me?
Why are you doing this to me? I only tried to help you.
Please! Just tell them the truth.
You! You saw everything.
- Please just tell them the truth...! - Scoundrel! How dare you speak lies?
I will repeat myself. I never left His Highness and I never saw this boy!
If I really was involved in the attempt on Her Majesty's life,
why did I enter South Gardens without being armed?
You rascal! You knew you could gain a weapon there!
In that case, why did he rescue me?
Who are you?
- I am... - You were the one who blocked the assassin.
Your Majesty.
You may continue.
That boy saved me when I was wounded.
If he was an assassin,
he would run towards Her Majesty when the first assassin failed.
I don't know why he was dressed as Prince Euija and at the South Gardens.
But I am confident that he is not associated with the assassin.
Do you know this boy well?
I have seen him from time to time at the tavern.
However, I find him quite ill-mannered.
There is one more thing.
His Majesty gave orders to the Royal Guard to investigate this incident as well.
The dead assassin was found to be...
Third Commander Mok Gyun of the Royal Army.
It happened such a long time ago that I had forgotten it.
I never imagined the assassin would be Mok Gyun.
We need to find out if there are any others
who are holding grudges against us.
If it really was Mok Gyun, then Euija has nothing to do with this incident.
The waiter is telling the truth.
Euija is lying to me simply because he is afraid of my anger.
I think you're right.
Now what are you going to do?
The boy said Euija was crying for his mother.
Consider yourself lucky!
Let's go!
Miss...?
Hey! Hey, you!
Hey!
- Miss... - Try and get up.
Come to your senses, you fool!
Miss...
Fool!
- You! - You've done this before, haven't you?
- I see you've woken up. - Yes.
Thank you. If it weren't for you, I'd be dead.
- I'll never forget... - I didn't want to remain in your debt.
I never considered you in my debt.
But it must be in our destinies to save each other.
It's just coincidence, not destiny.
In any case, our paths crossed, didn't they?
I'll be going now.
Are you sure you can go?
My parents will be worried.
Wait.
It should be more than enough to buy medicine.
What's this?
Is it not enough?
That should be more than the 20 yang the Prince offered you.
It's not enough. Far from it, in fact.
It doesn't even come close to what I feel in my heart.
Hey! Hey, rascal!
He can certainly put up a brave front!
Does he realize how much rice he can buy with 2 taels of silver?
Is he an idiot?
He's an unpredictable fellow.
When will you be seeing Her Majesty again?
She knows who I am. She'll call for me soon.
And I'll be there.
Right next to her.
Mother...
Boy! Where have you been?
Mother...
I'm hungry.
Oh my goodness! What's happened?
Here...!
Get up!
Goodness, he's been beaten all over. He's covered with bruises!
Who did you fight with, boy?
- Did you get the clear part? - My nose is going to rot off!
Make him drink it.
Here, boy. Sit up for a while.
- Give it to him. - Gye Baek, why don't you drink a bit of this?
You look like you're enjoying it.
Oh my...
It's vile...!
I can still smell it!
Hey, at least you didn't drink it.
I'm going to...!
How do you feel?
I'm all right.
Did you really fight with thugs?
It's true! They were supposed to fight fist to fist.
But when they started to lose, they were joined by other thugs with sticks.
Which group do they belong to?
Why? Are you going to take revenge?
Don't worry, Father! You think I'm bad. You should see them!
Two are in a coma. The rest are going to be cripples.
- Father, don't touch me there! - Stop exaggerating.
Hey! It doesn't hurt at all!
- What did you do? - You were just exaggerating, that's all.
That's really amazing!
Please don't fight. Don't cause fights either.
I don't want to. But they were picking a fight with me.
Then run away.
- It's despicable for a man to run away. - Be despicable anyway.
You're such a coward, Father! I'm not a coward.
Even a thorn in your finger will make your entire body ache.
That is what a family is.
When I see your arm, my heart breaks too.
I won't fight again.
The Queen has summoned me?
That's right, Your Highness.
I thought we were done!
Do you think she wants to scold me for missing her birthday banquet?
I think so, Your Highness.
Let's go.
We should get it over with.
I'm so glad to see you so well, Your Majesty.
I will receive my punishment gladly.
A man will become drunk from time to time.
When did I ever say I was going to punish you?
Your Majesty...?
Come here and sit.
Drink.
Your Majesty, your warmth has touched me beyond words.
- Euija. - Yes, Your Majesty.
Yesterday's events has made me think a lot about the past.
I couldn't sleep well last night because I was so worried about you.
I heard that you went hunting for me,
and that you were planning to perform a dance for my birthday banquet.
Yes, Your Majesty.
But... But I ended up drinking too much...
Yes.
Perhaps I was too dismissive of you when you were being sincere.
No, Your Majesty. I wasn't attentive enough.
Euija.
You said before that I was your only mother.
- Were you being sincere? - Yes, Your Majesty.
I will ask you again. You really don't have an ounce of ill-will towards me?
I swear to the Heavens, Your Majesty.
Fine. I will not reject your sincerity anymore.
Your Majesty...!
Call me Mother.
M... Mother...
As your mother, there is something I want to ask.
You must tell me the truth.
Of course, Your Majesty! Ask me anything!
Do you remember the day Queen Seonhwa died?
That day, when she refused to let go of the knife,
you whispered something in her ear.
What was it that you whispered?
Mother...
It's all right. Tell me the truth.
I... I...
Go on.
I don't remember.
I don't remember anything from that day.
Did I really whisper something in the late Queen's ear?
I must have been crazy. Why else would I have done such an odd thing?
Mother!
I was trying to be sincere with you, but you are lying to me.
No, Your Majesty, I'm not lying! I really don't remember anything from that day!
You may leave.
- You wish to have a memorial for Queen Seonhwa? - Yes, Your Majesty.
My heart was heavy because of what happened at South Gardens.
Queen Seonhwa appeared in my dreams and rebuked me.
She blamed me for causing bloodshed in her garden.
I agree with your desire to show Tang our resolve.
But I was upset that you chose to do so at the South Gardens.
I made a bad judgment.
Therefore I would like to ask for her forgiveness and placate her soul.
Please permit me to take the princes and offer a memorial to her.
I am grateful that you wish to do this.
I will inform the Chief Secretary of your wish.
And I promise I will find out who ordered the assassination attempt.
No, Your Majesty. That will be difficult since the assassin is dead.
I fear that innocent people will be blamed.
Everything is due to my lack of virtue.
Please reinstate the security officers that you sent into exile.
With this, I ask you to conclude the investigation.
All right. Everyone will be grateful to you.
We bow before the Chief!
- The hunt has begun. - Give us our orders, sir.
So we have a new hunting dog?
This is the man.
I am Dok Gae.
I hear you hunt well.
Not me. Someone that I use.
And you don't know his name.
That's the rule. But that's obvious.
I've used him for five years. He has never failed me.
- And you are aware of the conditions? - Yes, a tiger's head.
- And if you fail? - Then he'll die.
- You die too. - What?
I wasn't aware of that. We'll forget about this.
Too late to turn back.
We have a tiger to catch.
Where are you going?
To collect a debt!
Hey Cho Reng, do I really have to go too?
It's not even the anniversary of her death.
I don't understand it either. Queen Seonhwa was your birth mother.
Shouldn't you be happy that they holding a memorial for her?
Filial piety should take place when the parent is alive.
Can a dead person eat any of the food offered up during the memorial?
You're right, Your Highness.
Let's go.
What is it?
- I'm here to see the Head Monk. - Not today. Go home!
- But I'm supposed to meet him today! - I said not today!
Get out of here!
My ear drums are going to burst.
Did you know that you'll go to hell if you draw your sword in a holy temple?
What?
No... nothing!
Damn it! Even Buddha won't be able to get through.
It's the tiger's head you've been waiting for.
I guess we'll have to wait until you come out.
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