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- The hunt has begun. - Give us our orders, sir.
So we have a new hunting dog?
I've used him for five years. He has never failed me.
We have a tiger to catch.
Where are you going?
To collect a debt!
It's the tiger's head you've been waiting for.
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!
I guess we'll have to wait until you come out.
Episode 5
Please allow me to stay awhile.
Mountain God, let's say I don't get paid the 20 yang.
But I was there to help him and he pretended he didn't know who I was.
How could he have done that?
Even thugs don't do things like that.
People in the Palace are worse than thugs!
So what if he's a prince?
Today, I'm going to teach him the code of honor amongst people of the streets.
So don't just stand there. Make him come out quickly.
I'll put my faith in you and take a little nap.
- Where is Euija? - He never came in.
Fantastic!
The wind and moonlight adds flavor to the wine!
Your Highness, you're really going to get in trouble. Please get up!
Cho Reng, this is my way of remembering my mother.
Stop clucking like a chicken and have a drink!
Why are you acting like this? I don't want to die!
Please go and act like you're doing it even if you don't want to!
Cho Reng, how could you know how I feel?
Filial piety draws mountains.
Your Highness?
Nothing, nothing. Drink up!
What are you so happy about?
Why won't you go in?
I don't want to.
Are you saying you don't want to pay respects to your mother?
I don't like being here at Ho-Am Temple or this memorial.
She's dead and I'm alive. Why should I carry those horrible memories?
Scoundrel! You are standing before your mother!
How dare you be so disrespectful?
An ancestral tablet is not a person.
It's just a piece of wood.
Is that what you really think?
I only person I should pay my respects to is Her Majesty here.
Is that so?
Then set that ancestral tablet on fire!
You are being impudent!
Forgive me, Mother.
No, Your Majesty.
If it weren't for that ancestral tablet, I will never have to come here again.
Stop this instant!
- Your Highness! - Stand back!
He has lost his mind!
How else would he do something like that...?
No, he's right.
- It's just a piece of wood. - What?
Would you be able to burn my ancestral tablet in order to survive?
Mother, how could I possibly do something like that?
If you were Euija, you would have long been dead.
Maybe he left already!
Please forgive me, Your Majesty.
A ritual without reverence is worse than not observing it.
Leave immediately!
The only thing I'm dedicated to is you, Your Majesty.
Please understand.
Go.
Are you afraid to go alone?
There.... there are suspicious people about.
Foolish boy.
Gyogi, go and take him to the Palace.
Yes, Mother.
Thank you, Gyogi! I knew I could depend on you.
Let the first horse go. It's the one on the second horse.
- Are you from Wi Je? - Don't ask questions.
It is your misfortune that our destinies cross here.
Father!
Why are you trying to kill someone?
Stand back.
- Father, do you have a grudge against him? - I said stand back!
You told me not to fight.
I won't stand back unless you tell me what's going on!
Run away! Hurry!
You!
No!
Let go!
Your Highness!
It really is Prince Euija!
You...!
Who do we have here? I guess it's our destiny to meet!
Your Highness... You owe me something, don't you?
Did you...
... just call him Prince Euija?
Yes.
Do you recognize me?
General... Is that you, General Mu Jin?
Everything is over now.
I really didn't want this to happen, but it was too risky to let him live.
Now Baekje will be ruled by someone with pure Baekje blood.
Please be reunited with your son and rest in peace.
I can't figure it out. How does he know Father?
General... Why did he call him General?
Please use this, General.
I'm fine, Your Highness.
Take it.
I can't take it. I am not worthy.
It's just a handkerchief. How can you not be worthy?
Because you couldn't protect my mother?
You're a naive man, General.
She died such a long time ago. Why do you still observe loyalty?
You should forget about all of that and just live in the reality.
Look at me! My heart is light because I don't have any ambitions.
You don't need to hide your true self with me.
Hide? I've truly forgotten the past.
You saw how the Queen died.
Do you really mean what you said?
I know what you're going to say, General.
But revenge requires power.
Do I have any minister or army who supports me?
I have nothing. Do you want me to throw eggs against the rock?
And if I die doing so, will that make my mother happy?
I'm doing what my mother wants me to do.
Remove myself from evil, be healthy, live life in happiness.
That's filial piety.
Do you truly mean everything you said?
Yes.
You should live in peace too, General.
Buyeo Euija.
How dare you call my name!
Listen well.
If you really meant what you just said, then you are not the Prince I used to serve.
I too have lived a hopeless dream.
- Are you going to kill me? - How can I kill someone who is already dead?
- General! - Father!
Stand there!
I will ask you again for the last time.
Choose your words wisely.
Did you really mean what you said?
Did you?
It's been...
... a long time.
I should have forgotten what my mother looks like.
But as every day passes, my mother's face becomes clearer and clearer.
The moonlight was bright that day, just like it is tonight.
And I have never forgotten what I said to you that night.
"I will not run away."
"If I run away now, I will never be able to go back."
And finally, "I have too many reasons to go back."
"First..."
" ...I need to bring my mother back."
"Second..."
"...I need to go back and become King."
"And third..."
"...I will become King and tear them apart with my hands!"
General...
I'm so glad...
... that you're alive.
Is he your son?
Yes.
He was still in his mother's belly...
Yes.
Is your wife well?
Is she...?
She died during childbirth.
- I'm sorry. - No, Your Highness.
But he must have been born under a lucky star.
He met a kind and generous woman who gave him her breast.
We have met before.
Come and greet His Highness.
My name is Gye Baek.
I almost killed my own brother.
- Forgive me. - Are you really repentant?
- Don't be disrespectful! - No, it's all right.
I deserved that.
Yes, if you had been me...
"Wi Je"
They're from Wi Je. They are here to check if you're dead.
This is good. I'll take his head and enter Wi Je Headquarters.
You're going there by yourself?
No! It's too dangerous!
Stay there!
This is an opportunity sent from Heaven.
If we don't eliminate them tonight, you'll be in even more danger.
I still won't let you. Do you know how I have lived until now?
Swords were constantly being pointed at me. I even had to lie to my father!
I finally met someone I can trust.
How can I send you to your death?
No! I won't let you!
Your Highness.
I lost an arm and my wife.
But do you know what gave me reason to continue living?
It was the promises I made with you and the Queen.
And it was also the hatred I felt towards them.
I finally have the opportunity to get revenge.
How could I not go?
Please wait with my son until daybreak.
And don't say anything to Gye Baek.
I do not want him to become intertwined into my fate.
General...
Take His Highness and go home.
I feel like you're not the man I know.
You must forget everything you saw tonight.
I don't think that's possible.
I'm afraid of you.
Do I seem like a bad person to you?
Thank you for your trust in me.
When it's time, I'll tell you everything.
Take this and keep it on yourself. It will protect you.
Where are you going?
Will you lend me your headband, Your Highness?
Where has my Father gone to by himself?
How do you know each other?
Please tell me! Tell me what you made my Father do!
He will return.
So this is the tiger's head?
You really had your fun with it. Take it away.
Wait.
I'll take it to them myself.
We have the item.
Who is this?
He's the hunter.
Strangers cannot bring in weapons from this point on.
Your sword.
The hunt has ended.
Bring it to me.
Is it him?
The royal headband shows that it is.
Would you like to confirm it?
Bring me the Death List.
It has taken too long to cross off this name from the list.
With this, Silla blood has been eliminated completely.
All of you have lifted this burden from Baekje.
I want to see you with my own eyes.
Lift the veil.
Stand.
I wish to see your face.
Are you deaf? Show her your face!
It's been a long time.
You...!
Your Majesty, this is dangerous.
Is it really you, Mu Jin?
What happened to your arm?
You took it from me.
Did you wait this long for revenge?
I am here to fulfill my promise to Queen Seonhwa.
That head must not be real.
Stop this. I will return everything back to you.
You want to return everything back to me?
This Death List and your life will do so.
It will not be as you wish.
Tell them to stand back.
- Even if you escape, it'll be hopeless. - Now!
Stand back.
What? He took the Death List too?
Please forgive us.
Damnation! How could you let this happen?
The tiger has now become the hunter.
Go back and deliver my words.
If you don't find the Death List and the Queen, all of you will die.
Send someone to the Palace and find out if Euija has returned.
I will obey.
If something happens to Father, you'll pay, Prince or not!
Your father is the only man I can trust.
If something happens to him, I won't be able to forgive myself.
Did my father serve you when he was a General?
Don't ask me questions. It's what your father wants.
Goodness!
You must be hungry.
Why did you kill a chicken for us?
Rascal, he is from a noble family.
We don't have the means to serve him meat with four feet, so it has to be two feet!
I don't know how you know my son.
But please enjoy your meal and look out for my son, Gye Baek!
I'm sorry for the trouble. Please go ahead and eat.
When did you ever worry about appearances?
Please go ahead and eat. I'm afraid you'll tell others that we mistreated you.
You're so rude!
Please go ahead and eat. My hands are clean.
Thank you.
You certainly eat and look like a nobleman.
Wake up.
Don't you know I don't eat breakfast?
What are you doing here...?
- Where does Mu Jin live? - Mu Jin? Who's that?
- The one-armed man. - One-armed man?
What's going on?
I'm going to the bathroom!
I'm going to take your remaining arm.
Do you really think you took my arm?
You think you gave it in exchange for your wench?
If that's what you think, fight me. One arm or two, I'm still Mu Jin.
Do you think you can even slice off my fingernail with that kind of skill?
You have a good sword.
Do you really want to be tied up?
How long do you think you can go on?
You're exhausted.
They will continue to fight you until you collapse.
Return the Death List and put down your sword.
A warrior only puts down his sword when he dies.
I won't give back the Death List or you!
I want to save you.
Do you really want to die?
You took it once, but you won't be able to again.
Bring me my spear!
Stop!
Stand back.
This looks like you're a warrior protecting me.
I have no control over your thoughts. Go ahead and think what you want.
I may be a hostage,
but when I see your back, I feel protected and at ease.
How long has it been since we were alone?
Do you know something?
That day, you stood by His Majesty like a statue.
But...
... I didn't notice His Majesty. All I could see was the statue.
It is so fortunate that we found you, Your Highness.
I am grateful that you looked for me.
This is my daughter.
I am Geum Young. (Geum Young: Consort Sataek's maiden name)
Her beauty is remarkable.
You praise her overly with your words. There is much lacking in her.
No, I'm being sincere.
You have a way with words, Your Highness.
Don't be impudent.
Please forgive her. She is an only child and acts like a spoiled boy.
Beautiful and outspoken. Those are good traits.
You must be tired protecting the Prince.
Take it. She is offering you a cup of tea.
Wasn't it hot?
I've always wanted to walk in a field of flowers
with a man I liked like the other girls.
But I'm not sure how I feel.
Will you go on a hunt with me?
If you catch a larger beast than me, I will give you a prize.
Aren't you curious what the prize is?
What is it?
I'll marry you, Mu Jin.
- Are you all right? - I'm fine.
Who is in charge of the horses?
Please forgive me, Miss! That horse doesn't like strangers...
I don't want to marry His Majesty.
I don't care if my father disowns me.
I only care about you.
I don't want to be Queen. I only want to be your wife.
You don't like me?
You are far too formidable for me.
Then I'll stop!
- Miss... - Isn't that enough?
You have been chosen by His Majesty.
Let's go.
That memory should be cloudy by now, but it's still as clear as day.
I don't have any memory of you.
He should be home by now! Where is my Father?
General...!
Where is my Father?
I must go to His Majesty. Only he can save the General!
Then let's go to the Palace!
I can't go back there right now.
I... I have to save the General, but how can I go to the Palace?
Where is this place?
You said you have to go to His Majesty. Do I look like I have any power?
What brings you here, Your Highness?
You're the girl from....!
I am Eun Go.
Are you sure this girl can bring me into the Palace?
You said that you didn't want to remain in my debt.
And you said you didn't consider her in your debt.
Please forgive me, but I need to collect that debt now.
What are you talking about?
Please bring His Majesty here.
He wants us to bring His Majesty here.
This sounds dangerous.
Furthermore, Prince Euija is the black sheep of the royal family.
I don't think it is wise to get involved.
That's what I said! That Gye Baek is a scoundrel too.
Nothing good has come of us meeting him!
Have you thought about it? Is there anything you can do? Please help us!
- Can you do something? - Please have a seat.
Will you tell me what this is about?
Are you saying you won't help me if I don't tell you?
I am a mere merchant.
Asking His Majesty to come here is as difficult as moving a mountain.
If I'm not careful, I could risk my own life.
If you know everything, you'd be in danger. But I'll tell you one thing.
It's to save a life of a good man.
And how do I profit from that?
Are you saying you can't help me?
I'll help you.
Really?
When everything is over, I will ask His Majesty to reward you!
- I don't need a reward. - You don't?
But I have a condition.
What is it? I'll grant anything in my power.
If we are successful, then you must grant my wish at any time.
But I will not take advantage of that wish.
Must we negotiate like this?
I am a merchant. And am I not risking my life for this?
Fine.
I have one more question.
How do you know that boy, Gye Baek?
He is the son of the man I want to save. I consider him as my brother.
What? His Majesty promised to give you a reward?
That is so.
He said he would reward me in person for rescuing the Queen at South Gardens.
But ten days have passed and I have not heard anything.
If the King cannot keep his promise to a merchant like me,
how can the common people put their trust in him and serve him as King?
I was at South Gardens that day, sir. I saw this girl save the Queen.
Wait a moment.
Are you teasing me, Prime Minister? It's too early in the day to do that.
The Queen was kidnapped? Who on earth would dare do so?
Would you believe me if I told you it was Mu Jin?
Mu Jin? I thought he died.
That is what was reported.
Where is Mu Jin now?
We have soldiers chasing him. We will have reports soon.
Mu Jin is a Silla spy!
We don't know what he's going to do. We must not allow him to enter the city.
I will dispatch the Royal Army and Royal Guard to surround the city gates.
Both the Royal Army and Royal Guard?
This concerns the Queen's life. Please give us your permission.
- But that is all the soldiers in the city! - We are running out of time!
Do as you wish.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Mu Jin, you were alive?
What are you trying to tell me?
Your Majesty, it is I.
What is it?
You say I promised to reward you?
- I don't recall that. - You're right. I lied.
You must have risked your life to come here with a lie.
Why did you do so?
Prince Euija has requested you to meet him outside the Palace.
You're surrounded. Now what will you do?
I'm only resting.
Do you really think you can take me to His Majesty?
Yes, I do.
And even if you do, do you think His Majesty can do anything?
I have your Death List in my possession.
It is easy enough to get rid of the Death List.
You don't know anything about politics.
Is there no right or wrong in politics?
No.
There is only the powerful and the powerless.
Then did you become Queen for that power?
Power isn't the goal.
But you need power to protect Baekje and to keep the peace of the people of Baekje..
Is that possible only if you have that power?
The Sataek clan was responsible for moving the capital from Ungjin to Sabi.
We are responsible for Baekje's prosperity now.
The Sataek clan is Baekje!
You killed countless people including the past two kings.
Your clan was founded on blood!
Do you still think you did nothing wrong?
A few minor faults cannot undermine great achievement.
Those minor faults you mentioned...
... may have been someone's entire world.
Someone like me!
Tell them to clear the way.
Stand aside and follow us quietly.
Your Majesty...
Move away!
So you are Mu Jin's son?
Yes...
Come close.
Don't worry.
Your father is alive.
And going forward, I will make sure of it.
Your Majesty...
You've been lying to me all this time?
You can tell me now. Mu Jin has taken the Queen hostage.
Mu Jin deceived Wi Je with a head wearing a royal headband.
He met the Queen there.
He may have taken the Queen in order to reveal Wi Je.
He must have done it to fulfill the promise he made to you and Queen Seonhwa.
Your Majesty!
Please save the General!
Rise. We must go somewhere together.
What brings you here, Your Majesty?
Will you play a game of baduk with me?
Oh dear, you got my knight.
Will you retreat for me?
Baduk is also a war, Your Majesty. I will not retreat.
Don't you feel sorry for your pawns that I am holding hostage?
I will sacrifice them to you, Your Majesty.
Your pawns are like me.
Who can understand their pain?
I am your pawn, Your Majesty.
I will go wherever you place me.
General...
Secure all gates, including the South Gate here.
No one must get through!
If you see Mu Jin, kill him immediately!
Yes, sir!
Let's go.
- Please take me with you. - It's dangerous. Stay here.
No!
We'll save the General. Don't worry.
But he may go to your house. Go home and wait for him.
Whoever sees him first can let the other know.
Gye Baek, you're my brother. Have faith in me.
I don't want to be your brother!
- It is I, Buk Jo. - Enter.
Mu Jin is headed towards Sabi City.
- Fools! - Forgive us. He has the Queen.
We must recover the Death List no matter what!
If that is not possible because of the Queen...
... she must be sacrificed.
Goodness me!
Do you know how many men are one-armed these days?
I've sent word to all the thugs in the city. We'll find him soon.
I didn't like him from the start. He was such a showoff.
What will you have?
Can't you see me fanning myself? Get me some cold water, you fool!
Go!
- It's you! - Has something happened to Gye Baek?
Why is it so difficult to see him around these days?
He's driving me crazy too. He's getting beat up and disappears at night.
The boss wants to fire him!
Something must have happened to him.
Yoon Su!
How have you been, Sir Dok Gae?
Who's this?
Have you forgotten? This is my younger brother, Yong Su.
I never recognize people in daylight.
I sent word for everyone to gather. Why didn't you show up?
You treat me like a common thug. When did you consider me your brother?
That's the kind of life you live. Forget it.
But this involves 10 taels of silver.
What? What is it?
We're looking for a one-armed man. His name is Mu Jin.
A one-armed man named Mu Jin?
Why are you looking for my father?
Eat up!
Your meat will become my sons' flesh and bone!
Mother...
You! Where have you been all day?
You didn't even serve the nobleman breakfast.
- Did Father come home? - He must be at Cheon Dol's again.
You didn't check there?
You're home often these days. Are you ill?
Are the wounds from that fight still bothering you?
Are you really sick?
- Mother. - What is it?
- Why didn't you tell me? - Tell you what?
About Father.
What... what are you talking about?
You... Did you hear something?
Hey! Mu Jin's wife and son!
- Moon Geun! - Big Brother!
Mother...
Who are you?
Me? Someone who almost got killed because of your father.
I'm in a hurry. Let's go.
You better not get close!
Get close!
Stay in your positions until His Majesty orders otherwise!
Yes, sir!
Where are you?
Which road are you taking, Mu Jin?
We have orders to recover the Death List even if it means sacrificing the Queen.
Mu Jin!
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