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These are the Queen's Letter of Authority and the Queen's Imperial Seal.
I will leave the Palace.
What is she up to now?
She wouldn't admit defeat so easily.
She's drawing her last card.
I think she's going to move forces.
- Do you want us to ask for His Majesty's abdication? - How dare you!
You chose him as King. How can you suggest his abdication now?
However, before His Majesty begins to misrule,
...don't you think we need to demonstrate our military power?
Episode 7
Great King Dongmyeong, founder of Baekje...
We implore you to look upon us with favor...
...as we endeavor to save Baekje and the royal throne.
Dongmyeong Shrine: King Dongmyeong (Jumong) Founder of Buyeo and Baekje
General!
What is it?
The fortress is on fire!
Silla found out our army left the fortress and sent a small group to do a surprise attack.
They have infiltrated us to that extent?
It looks like they're waiting for reinforcements to arrive.
They plan to spring a frontal attack.
- Return to the fortress! - Yes, General!
Halt!
- Prime Minister. - General Eui Jik.
For what purpose are you taking your men into the capital?
We are here at the command of our Chief General.
It is clear our help is needed.
If there is help needed in the capital, that is the job of the Palace Guard.
You are in charge of the army at our border.
Furthermore, General Yoon Choong has never made a report to the Minister of Military Affairs.
Take your men and go back.
I need to see General Yoon Choong first!
And if he orders you to start a civil war, you will do so?
Civil war? Your words are bordering on treason!
Try to stop us, but we will continue on our way!
I am Prime Minister of this Kingdom!
I do not wish for our soldiers to fight each other.
These are our brothers and our sons.
If you insist on going to the capital, you will have to slay everyone of them first.
Your men will not be unharmed.
If there are wails of grief from our people from losing their father and their son,
that will be your responsibility.
What did you just say?
General Eui Jik and Eun Sang have turned their horses back.
But the armies of the Eight Clans and five provinces are heading towards Sabi City.
- I'll take care of everything...! - It's all right.
I'll take responsibility for everything.
- Your Majesty! - Don't make me a laughingstock.
Didn't I tell you the Death List can hurt you?
Now all I have to do is give up the crown?
The crown is not something you can take on and off at will.
Do not insult me any further.
In my opinion, there is no king better than you.
I told you this clearly.
I am forever loyal to you.
What is it that you want?
Cast aside your stubbornness and ambition.
Stand with the nobles.
If you do this, Baekje will become more powerful and so will you.
All of the noble's achievements and Baekje's prosperity...
...will be recorded as your accomplishments in history.
You are a man worthy to be a conqueror.
Why do you insist on focusing on the past and on petty politics?
I implore you to see our true intent and move forward towards becoming a true conqueror.
You want a king without any power to become a conqueror?
Is this your way of mocking me?
Mocking you?
If that is what you really think, I will summon all your ministers here.
Tell them about the Death List and execute me and my family!
Tell them.
Send it back into the fire.
I'm going to go back with the sword.
What's the matter with you? Everything turned out fine!
Live here with me.
You won't have anyone to drink with!
I don't drink anymore.
Then why don't you live with me, Gye Baek? That way your father will visit from time to time.
I'm going to stay with Father for a while.
I see how this is going. Father and son are both completely heartless!
I'm off.
If you ever want a drink, come here anytime.
Father, I need to bid farewell to someone.
The girl you wanted to carry on your back?
Father...
I'm indebted to you in many ways, Miss.
And please forgive me for acting so immaturely towards you.
A good man always pays his debts. I will return someday and pay my debt to you.
Well well, you certainly have a glib tongue!
I thought I told you to mind your manners around him.
Go inside.
I deserved that.
- The General...? - He's outside.
I want to ask you something before I leave.
May I keep you in my heart when I leave?
You have yet to come to your senses!
Carry that around your neck. It'll help you come to your senses.
That makes you that happy?
Father, do you know what it feels like?
It feels like I'm walking not on the ground, but on soft and springy rice cakes!
- We need to take you to the doctor. - Father!
Father...!
What's going on, Father?
Don't be scared. There must be a misunderstanding.
The nobles won't be satisfied unless someone pays.
I have burnt the Death List and given you Mu Jin.
You want General Yoon Choong too?
General Yoon Choong is a loyal subject.
If you sacrifice him, who will remain loyal to you?
Then who do you want?
You really don't know?
You don't know whose promise with Mu Jin made him kidnap me?
You really don't know?
You mean Euija?
No! You can't have Euija!
He has nothing to do with this! I'll take responsibility for everything!
It's too late for that.
Besides, Euija is worthless to this kingdom.
Help me, Seonhwa.
Help me...
Your Majesty!
What is happening?
I'm ashamed to stand before you.
Everything has been for naught.
What do you mean? I gave you the Death List which records all their crimes!
Cho Rang! Bring wine!
Your Highness, His Majesty is here!
You're here, your Majesty.
You burned the Death List that the General risked his life for!
Are you happy to surrender everything so easily?
Mu Jin and Gye Baek are going to die so that you can live.
Are you out of your mind?
Father, what did His Majesty say? He's going to set us free, right?
That's right.
His Majesty is certainly powerful!
Eat slowly! You'll choke.
- Go ahead and eat, Father. - All right.
Eat this!
It's good, isn't it?
It is.
- I suffered too much the last time I drank. - I want to pour you a drink.
All right then. Just one cup.
Thank you for growing up so well.
You must not live like me.
You must never hold a sword or fight.
You must never hurt your family.
Live a simple life as a farmer.
If you make extra money, don't just keep it but use it for others.
Thank you.
Thank you for pouring my wine.
Father, you're acting strange tonight. I've never heard you talk so much!
That's because I'm happy.
Me too, Father. I love you!
Rascal!
Father, you must live a long life for the sake of my two mothers.
I'll take good care of you.
All right.
Your Majesty, I need to ask you something! Please allow me to come in!
Your Majesty!
Please allow me to come in!
Your Majesty!
How pitiful. It sounds like a last wish.
Pity is forbidden.
Euija collaborated with Mu Jin to kidnap me. He is guilty of grand treason.
He will have to pay with his life.
I need to ask you something! Please give me your permission!
- Your Majesty! - What is it?
Mu Jin has asked for an audience with you to request his punishment.
- Your Majesty, I, Euija... - Silence!
You want to be punished?
Your Majesty!
I have lost.
Are you being sincere?
I am.
How strange. The Mu Jin I know would not have answered so quickly.
Is that so? You are indeed astute!
How... how did things end up that way?
Does justice exist?
If both you and Euija die...
...I don't know if I can carry on.
No! I will not let the Prince die!
I start this and so I will end it.
My life wasn't real anyway.
I didn't live a life. I merely gritted my teeth and continue to breathe.
I no longer have any desire to continue living.
But...
But Gye Baek... But my son...
Please take care of him.
No, no...!
I can't do that!
This is what Mu Jin wants.
This is to save you and Gye Baek.
Do not waste Mu Jin's sacrifice.
Where is my father going?
He'll be back soon. Let's go.
I'll go with my father!
I said he'll come soon.
Let go!
If you don't listen, I'll throw you back in prison. Let's go!
Your Highness...!
Father...
I killed him...
I killed a man trying to kill you...
I killed Mu Jin.
Father... Father, where are you?
I had a nightmare...
No, it's a dream... It must have been a dream!
It's not supposed to hurt...
It can't hurt...!
Father... Father, where are you?
Father...
Father!
I have to survive...
Yes, Euija, you must survive...
You killed Mother. You killed Mu Jin.
You must kill everyone in order to survive!
No! I didn't kill them!
This hand... This hand doesn't belong to me!
Your Highness! You mustn't do this!
Move aside!
Why are you being like this? Please calm down!
How dare you! Do you want to die by my hand too?
Move aside! If you don't, this hand will kill everyone!
Move aside!
Anybody outside?
You knaves, move aside!
Her Majesty the Queen!
Send her in.
Were you hurt in any way? I was just about to go to you after I heard the news.
- No need for pretense, your Majesty. - Pretense?
You are heartless.
You discarded Mu Jin to save Euija in spite of his lifelong loyalty to you.
Are you implying that I was behind his death?
I must have been a fool for expecting you to tell me the truth.
Fine.
This incident may save Euija from death because it showed that he was not collaborating with Mu Jin.
But he will pay the consequences sooner or later.
The consequence for forming this plan?
Or for killing Mu Jin?
Both.
Wait and see.
I will destroy that which you hold most dear slowly and painfully.
Are you saying that you loved Mu Jin that much?
Yes.
He was the only man I ever loved.
You knew that!
You speak of that so boldly.
You are the true ruler of this kingdom!
It was the Prime Minister and you who made me into this monster.
In the past, present and future...
...you and I are together only by necessity.
Nothing more.
I'm grateful that I am still of use to you.
Why is this corpse of a traitor still within the Palace?
Cut off the head and display it on the city gates!
We were told to wait by the Minister of Justice.
What? The Minister of Justice? Where is he?
Your Highness.
Minister, how can you be so irresponsible?
He tried to kill the Queen! How can you let him rest so peacefully here?
- That was not my doing... - I don't need your excuses!
I will cut off his head myself!
- Your Highness! - Halt!
- Mother...! - Who told you to cut off his head?
- Leave this instant! - Mother...!
This knave tried to kill you.
Your Highness, please do as Her Majesty wishes.
Will you take your men and leave us?
- Dismissed! - Yes, Sir!
He looks cold.
All that happened last night?
- And Gye Baek? - He's in the prisons.
That fool lost another one of his family, and now he's in prison too.
What an unlucky fellow!
What's going to happen to him?
His father tried to kill the Queen. What else would happen to his son?
I must meet him. Please try to get me in somehow.
No. It's better not to be involved in this.
These are dangerous times.
If you want to get close to the Queen, you must not favor her opponents.
But an enemy of one's enemy is a friend.
I will be careful. Please don't worry.
Mu Jin, go in peace.
Now there is no one for me to share my tears and my laughter with.
If we meet in our next life,
let us be as a farmer who tills the ground,
and as a wife who waits at home with dinner.
Forget all the troubles of this life and rest in peace, Mu Jin.
Did you send him off peacefully?
Is that even possible?
Because of Mu Jin, there was a time when you and I were both happy.
His fervor overcame his duty, but Mu Jin was a true patriot of Baekje.
What is your point?
I don't want you to kill his son.
Is that what you were worried about?
It was Mu Jin's last wish.
He wanted his son to have a normal life.
I do not fear retribution from the dead. But I will not do this for you.
It is my decision to make. And it is his destiny whether he will live or die.
Wretched bastards!
Criminals!
Here! I'm Eun Go!
Be patient for a while longer. I'm going to try and get you out!
Be strong!
That rascal's completely lost it!
He was a wretch but not a bad fellow!
Hey! I thought a real man paid his debts!
Stay sharp and stay alive!
Her Majesty is very sensitive right now, so be careful.
I will.
Village on the border of Baekje and Silla
Don't you think something's strange?
The villagers should be out here clamoring for a look at the criminals.
Something does seem very strange.
Silla soldiers! It's an ambush!
Run!
Hey! Untie us first!
What did you just say?
That's not possible! He promised to protect Gye Baek!
Find him! Bring his body back if you have to!
But most of the criminals were burned to death and...
...and the Silla forces have taken over the fortress.
How can I continue living now?
This may be the better outcome.
It would have been more difficult for him to continue living.
Half an hour would kill not only a grown man but a tiger.
I feel much better because of you.
What fragrance will you use today?
It is agilawood from Vietnam.
It is effective in clearing one's head.
Eun Go.
You don't want a reward or a title.
What is it that you really want?
Your Majesty, I am a citizen of Baekje.
I must do my utmost when my kingdom is in danger or in peril.
What do you mean by that?
- Are you saying our kingdom is in peril? - Yes.
Your Majesty is Baekje.
You must be well so that our Kingdom may be well.
How can I expect a reward or a title?
Have you put honey on your tongue?
If you became a government official, you would truly be a faithful subject.
Let us enter.
Your Majesty!
- I give you my greetings! - You followed me in here?
I don't wish to lay eyes on you. Leave!
- Your Majesty! - I said leave!
Fine. But please accept this!
What is it, your Highness?
It is said to be effective in bringing tranquility to the mind.
I obtained this with great difficulty for you to use. Please do not cast it aside!
From the urgency of your request, it must be a poisonous herb.
How... how could that be?
If you are suspicious, I will go inside with you.
Take a look at it.
How is it?
This herb is of the finest quality.
It will help you greatly.
Halt!
Come with me. I want to speak with you.
You can talk here.
Don't interfere!
I don't take orders from you, your Highness. Only Miss Eun Go can tell me what to do.
Leave us.
Is it because I didn't use your poison herbs?
Are you the Queen's dog too?
They call you the Foolish Prince.
It must be true seeing how easily you give up your life.
Yes, I'm a fool. I'm going to kill the Queen and die myself!
Do you think the Sataek Clan and the nobles will disappear if the Queen is dead?
I don't care about that.
I killed Mu Jin and Gye Baek too.
What use is there for me to live?
That is exactly the reason why you must live!
You promised to do whatever I request, didn't you?
I'll tell you my request now.
Live.
Live on!
Live and become King. Destroy all of them!
The Queen, the Sataek Clan, and the nobles that follow them like dogs!
Who... Who are you?
I am Eun Go, daughter of Han Byuk,
the scholar who was killed while trying to save you, your Mother and General Mu Jin.
Hurry!
- Walk faster! - Quickly, you criminals!
There's no more food!
Goguryeo Encampment
It's an attack!
Archers!
Shoot!
Stand back!
The General has given you chicken today as a treat!
Stand in line!
Eat slowly. You'll choke.
Go ahead and eat, Father.
Thank you for pouring my wine.
Father, you're acting strange tonight.
That's because I'm happy.
Me too, Father. I love you!
Rascal.
You don't eat chicken, do you?
Why doesn't that fool eat chicken? We don't even get it on special days!
Who knows? Maybe he got sick eating chicken once.
- Number 127! - Here.
- Number 134! - Dead!
- Number 136! - Dead too!
Why are so many men dead?
Number 139!
Is Number 139 dead too?
Number 139 may be dead, but Yiri wouldn't be.
That's no average fellow!
Come here, Yiri!
Kim Yu Shin
Number 139. Are you Yiri?
A fight!
What a crazy bastard.
- Bring Yiri here. - Yes, sir!
Sit.
You're going to impale me with those eyes.
Is this necklace worth your life?
Drink.
You are quite adept with the sword. Who taught you?
Are you unable to speak or unwilling?
Hey, Kim Yu Shin!
What brings you here?
Your father, General Kim Seohyeon, has yet to conquer Nangbi Fortress.
It's been a stalemate for 10 months. I'm taking some Hwarang there.
I hear you've been picking up hostages. What a laugh.
Do you think Goguryeo will give up Nangbi Fortress
if you take your inexperienced snot-nosed brats there?
Did you just say snot-nosed brats?
Don't you remember? What happened on our first battle?
When the arrows fell in front and swords were being hurled at us,
we were unable to wield our swords and froze like ice.
Compared to us, these prisoners of war are true warriors as they fight without armor.
What nonsense is this?
General, you were once a noted Hwarang and one of our most revered members.
How could you look down on your own brothers?
Look down on you? Would you like to duel one of them?
Fine!
We can't duel without wagering something.
What do you want?
I heard you're having a food shortage.
But the capital is refusing to give you more because of your father.
If you win, I will speak to my father and send you 300 bags of grain from our own storehouse if necessary.
Now that is something that pleases me.
But I don't have anything to wager against that.
If you lose,
I will take your golden emblem that signifies your status as Chief Officer of the Hwarang.
Fine.
- Will you be the one to fight? - Yes, sir!
Yiri!
You'll fight.
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