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The prisoners of war from Gajam Fortress have killed some of our men and risen in rebellion.
Make sure the rebels are arrested and put down.
They say the man named Yiri was the one who started the insurrection!
- Did you just say Yiri? - Yes, Your Highness.
Those bastards cheated us and then tried to kill us!
All we did was to stand up for ourselves. Why should we be killed?
Right!
You want to save these men?
Do you know anyone high up? Then we may have a chance.
And if I do?
Get them here and use them as a hostage. Then we buy some time.
Someone high up...
... will come.
Halt!
Gye Baek... Gye Baek, where are you?
Gye Baek! Where are you?
Gye Baek...
If you come one step closer...
... I will kill Prince Euija!
Episode 13
Your Highness, is this our reward for helping you conquer Gajam Fortress?
We put our trust in our kingdom and the royal throne.
How could you do this to us?
Don't you have any pity for the men who died at Gajam Fortress?
I told you that fighting at Gajam Fortress would only benefit the nobles and royalty!
Let us all remain calm.
What's done is already done. We must prepare for the future.
Let's hear what His Highness has to say.
What should we do, Your Highness?
- We must all live. - How will we do that?
I will try to persuade the King and the Queen.
Nonsense! He's just saying that to escape.
We must never let him go!
Let's tie him up!
You buffoon! Shut up and stay still!
I believe that you want to save us.
But if you leave, we will lose the only shield we have.
We will be slaughtered before you can speak to the King.
Shield...?
If Prince Euija is a shield, do you think Baekje will have attacked Gajam Fortress?
They'll stall for a while, but they will attack us in the end.
We've already created this mess. We have to do something.
Your Highness, I'm afraid you can't leave.
Alright.
- Have you dispatched the soldiers? - Yes, Minister.
The riot may spread all the way here, so make sure security is tight.
- Not even a mouse will be able to cross the threshold. - Chief Secretary!
It's me, Gun Cheol.
You're in charge of the Outer Storehouse. What are you doing here?
I can see you're working hard, Chief Secretary.
May I speak with you?
What is it?
I sent 200 taels of silver and 100 bushels of rice to your residence today.
Why so much?
It's a token of appreciation for the help you've given us.
It is from all of us at the Outer Storehouse.
In any case, thank you. I'll put it to good use.
Chief Secretary!
Is there something else?
Please don't forget that we are loyal to you, Chief Secretary.
Of course. I consider all of you my younger brothers too.
- Well then, I've got matters to attend to. - Yes, Chief Secretary.
I've given my command. Why haven't you arrested them yet?
We received your order and was about to attack.
But Prince Euija appeared and become their hostage.
What?
The King and Queen are here!
How could he have become their hostage?
He did this at Gajam Fortress too! Why does he keep doing this?
He really doesn't know which side he's on!
He knows exactly what side he's on.
What?
His Highness fought side by side with them at Gajam Fortress.
He still considers them on his side.
He must have become their hostage voluntarily.
They will never release him.
That is what I think too.
We cannot just go in and annihilate them. Things have become very complicated.
Rumors of their riot have already spread through the capital. The people are getting nervous.
If they hear of your presence here, they will realize how serious the situation is.
You must return to the Palace with Her Majesty.
I will take over here.
That is a good idea. They won't harm Euija recklessly.
We must extend a hand to them in cooperation first, and then deal with them later.
In that case, who should we send from our side?
I will go.
It is not appropriate for the Prime Minister to go.
What if they take you hostage?
If that happens, things will really get out of control.
Then who would be suitable?
There is someone who is perfect for this.
Because of your presence here,
they will send someone here to pretend to listen to us.
Then once you're out of danger's way, they will turn around and strike us.
I won't leave you.
You want to die with us?
I'm going to live with you.
We're grateful for the intention, but will they allow that to happen?
Come outside. They sent someone.
I have been sent here by His Majesty. My name is Eun Go of the Royal Pharmacy.
- Did we see her at Gajam Fortress? - That's right.
Heaven must be on our side.
I know you favor her greatly, but isn't she too young to handle such a heavy responsibility?
Didn't you say she resembles me greatly?
She is far wiser and more shrewd than I was at that age.
I will return to the Palace with His Majesty. Make sure you send detailed reports.
I am Sung Choong.
He can be trusted.
Unless I am convinced, I will not be at ease.
I am shrewd enough to remove myself from the presence of someone who is ill at ease with me.
But given the situation we're in, I'm unable to do so.
I hope you understand.
I told you we can trust him.
Right now, it matters more that he trusts us.
Gye Baek is right. We must not waste any more time.
Then tell me the reason why things ended up like this.
The security of the Palace is at its highest. Please do not worry.
But there is something that puzzles me.
What is it?
I heard that the prisoners of war were supposed to each receive 2 taels of silver and 2 bushels of rice.
It is a generous amount. I do not understand why they have risen up in protest.
That is why they are criminals! Must we give them gold and government positions?
I doubt that's what they want.
I've sent men to investigate. We'll find out soon enough.
Ignorant peasants! They always want more than they deserve!
So this was the reason.
There was a legitimate reason for the riot, but the violence has given them reasonable cause for suppression.
Eun go, you must explain the situation to everyone and reduce the consequence.
Nevertheless, they will be held responsible for killing the government officials.
You're right.
It's important for His Majesty to know the truth, but even more important for government to lose face.
Better yet, we must target Queen Sataek.
That's a good plan.
If we shed light on the corruption of the officials, it will help alleviate the prisoners' guilt.
Even better if we can connect this with the Sataek family.
Come here, you scoundrel!
Here he is.
Who gave you orders to give them this reward?
We just handed out the amount we were told to!
- We weren't told to do anything... - Scoundrels!
I am here to save your lives!
If you don't tell me the truth, I will advise the Queen to have you interrogated!
I wish we wouldn't run into each other in places like this.
You did this at Gajam Fortress too. Why do you put yourself in danger?
I should be saying that to you.
You've been named as the instigator of this riot.
Why won't you remove yourself from all this?
I wanted to.
But I saw this injustice happening before my eyes.
How could I ignore it?
I suppose your father's blood runs in your veins.
I don't know how things will turn out, but if you are able to leave here,
you must not be distracted by things that happen before your eyes.
Your life will be in constant danger.
Do you pity me?
I just don't want you to get hurt anymore.
Not body, not soul.
What is the meaning of this?
Did you not command the Outer Storehouse to hand out silver and rice?
According to the officials being held captive, the Chief Steward named Gun Cheol is responsible.
Steward Gun Cheol?
Wasn't he terminated three years ago for garnishing the soldiers' wages?
Forgive me, but the prisoners blame His Majesty and Her Majesty for this, rather than Steward Gun Cheol.
They said that they were disappointed that you allow such corrupt men to be in government positions.
Prime Minister, bring Steward Gun Cheol to me immediately!
Yes, Your Majesty.
How is Euija?
He was being held prisoner by them.
How could a prince complicate matters so?
Did you say the instigators of this were men called Yiri and Sung Choong?
Yes, Your Majesty.
They are intelligent men.
The officials may have been corrupt, but they should never have connected them to us.
But those men have placed the blame on us in order to alleviate their own guilt.
Your Majesty, the corrupt officials must be punished.
But you must also punish these prisoners of war!
- Seize Steward Gun Cheol of the Outer Storehouse! - Yes, Excellency!
- Your Excellency. - What is it?
It's a bit late, but I heard the news of your adoption.
I sent some silver to your house to express my congratulations.
Do you know what situation we are in?
Doesn't money become more handy when we're in difficult situations?
Fine. We'll talk about this later.
Did you just give a command to suppress the riot?
No, we are going to arrest the man responsible for causing the prisoners of war to riot.
The man responsible?
He took a portion of the silver and mixed sand into the rice for the prisoners of war.
My goodness, what a scoundrel!
No wonder the prisoners rioted! Who was this man?
Steward Gun Cheol of the Outer Storehouse.
Your... your Excellency...!
What's wrong?
It's unbelievable enough that the Royal Secretary is involved, but you too?
I am ashamed, but I did return the silver.
Why do you need silver?
You don't know this since you live in the Palace.
But it costs a significant sum of money to control the nobles and the private armies.
But this is wrong. The Sataek family must be utterly blameless!
Don't you know that uprightness is the greatest weapon for those in power?
Perhaps. But there is one thing that is clear.
Without that money, it would have been impossible for you to be in the position you are in now.
The only difference is that I had to get my hands dirty so that yours could be clean.
That's enough.
Please forgive me.
What do we do now?
The Royal Secretary has taken care of it.
We must make sure that Steward Gun Cheol does not incriminate us or any of the nobles.
How pathetic. How utterly pathetic!
Gun Cheol's residence
- Arrest everyone! - Yes Sir!
General, everyone's escaped!
They cannot have left the capital. Inform gate security!
Yes Sir!
I've given this some thought.
They're right that we are responsible for the riot.
It is obvious that our people will put the blame on you for appointing the wrong people.
Are you suggesting we release the prisoners?
Of course not. They must be sentenced to exile as slave laborers.
Our people and the prisoners will be moved by your generosity.
Something's wrong. Is the Prime Minister involved?
I don't agree. I will punish the corrupt officials.
Neither will I forgive the prisoners who rioted.
I will execute everyone.
We must not set a precedence of forgiving those who murder government officials.
If something like this should happen again, they will blame the King again.
The kingdom will fall into lawlessness and nothing can be done about it.
So you choose law and order over generosity?
That is right.
But the prisoners of war just returned to their homeland.
Wouldn't the people find this too cold-hearted?
That is why law and order will prevail. If such measures weren't spared with those prisoners of war,
no one will ever dare to attempt something like this again.
Your Majesty, may I speak?
You may.
It is true that you must punish everyone accordingly.
But in my humble opinion, you will win the hearts of your people if you are merciful.
Most of the people have sent a brother or a son to the battlefield for the army.
Any of them can become a prisoner of war.
If you punish the corrupt officials and show mercy to the prisoners of war,
wouldn't your people be glad to tell their sons and brothers to fight bravely and loyally for you?
Wouldn't your people be full of praise for their King?
That is foolishness. It is better to have order in the kingdom than warm feelings.
The King can be merciful at any time.
But it is important to have order in the Kingdom.
Don't you agree, my Queen?
Go and tell them.
Free Euija and the hostages and they will be shown mercy.
If not, all will die.
Do you know why His Majesty is being so forceful?
All government appointments are controlled by the nobles, including the Sataek family.
It appears His Majesty wants to use the people to put the blame on the nobles.
That is correct.
Will you tell them?
No, His Majesty has sufficient justification for his actions.
But since we've come to this, we must take something in return.
What do you mean?
We must have an exchange.
We will eliminate Euija along with the prisoners.
Your life may be in danger when you deliver the message. Have someone else do it.
No, this is my first official responsibility. I will finish it.
Then you must be accompanied by soldiers.
No, the army must not lose any soldiers because of this.
I will take my personal guard.
Alright.
You mean His Majesty is going to take such strong measures?
Yes, I can't believe he's going to do this even though Prince Euija is being held hostage.
I need to meet His Majesty.
You must call for Heung Soo.
- You must hurry! - Yes, Father.
Spread it out. We'll be able to hear a cat if it steps this way.
We won't be able to defeat the army with this.
We're not doing this to defeat them. We're doing this to buy time.
- Buy time for what? - We'll have more time to think of a plan.
You think we can stop them with this?
Are you crazy? How will we stop an entire army with this?
It's possible if I can summon ghosts.
We'll have to find a way to escape.
What's wrong with them? Why did they have to kill the officials?
Are their mouths only used for stuffing food? They should have used words!
Why do I have to lose sleep over this?
So Prince Euija has joined them?
That's right. If we can't save the prisoners of war, he'll be in danger.
It's Yiri you want to save, not the prisoners of war.
Yiri? Who's that?
Prince Euija and the prisoners of war fought side by side at Gajam Fortress.
He does not want them to die in their own homeland.
Fine. What do you want us to do?
Cho Young, you will lead our guard and go to the government office with me.
You want me to fight the soldiers?
Have you forgotten that it is your duty to protect the prince no matter where he is?
But if we kill a soldier, we'll be in the same boat as the prisoners of war!
It doesn't matter.
Well, I suppose my life isn't worth much to anyone.
What do you want me to do?
Can you make us some lanterns and kites?
Lanterns?
We have to tell the people what happened to the prisoners of war.
You must make as many as you can.
Yes, it will be of great help if the people find out the truth and rise up in support.
Where are you going?
I must do my part.
They must be here for reconnaissance.
They must be getting ready to attack.
Armed men are approaching from the front!
Halt!
These men are the Prince's private guard.
My goodness, how loyal they are!
Fight them!
We need all the fighters we can get.
We need to make some noise in order for them to report a battle.
Attack.
Life for all or death for everyone...
Is that really what His Majesty said?
I can't believe it.
He will not bend to the will of the people?
That's amazing.
I never included His Majesty in my calculations. I've learned my lesson.
He wants the people to protest against the Sataek family and the nobles.
- That's right. - Does the King care nothing for his son's life?
Do you all think that the King and I are on the same side?
The man I call Father is capable of stepping over his son's body in order to keep power.
He did that when my mother died.
His Majesty knows that you came here voluntarily and that you won't leave.
He's telling you to get out of here before you are killed with the rest of us.
He's a formidable man.
But then again, he is a man who kept his power even though he lacked any influence.
Are you here to ask about Euija?
What will you do if something happens to Euija?
Euija is staying there out of his own will.
If I don't do this, he will never leave.
What will you do if the hostages don't release him?
He walked in there with his own two feet, so he will have to find a way out.
I suppose so.
Your Majesty, Lord Yeon Moonjin wishes to speak with you.
So when you leave this place, the soldiers will attack?
Yes, unless you surrender, that is most likely.
So must we surrender?
There is one way to survive.
But it's dangerous.
Your Majesty, do you really intend to abandon Prince Euija?
This is a test for Euija.
If he throws away his life for the prisoners of war, that is all he is capable of.
But if he is to take over the throne, he must be capable of killing his own brother to survive.
Your Majesty, that is too dangerous!
You must negotiate with the prisoners of war and rescue the Prince!
Lord Yeon, I told you this before.
I may be defeated in battle, but I will always win the war.
This war is a war of survival.
If Euija abandons the prisoners of war and survives,
I will work with you and make sure he ascends to the throne.
Execute only the leader of the riot?
Yes, that way His Majesty will get to keep law and order.
And the people will praise His Majesty for granting mercy to the rest of the prisoners of war.
That's crazy. By leaders, that means you and Gye Baek.
I'm always ready to die, but I'm not sure about this fellow.
- That's the only way. - Absolutely not.
We all live, or we all die.
- I won't allow it. - You're our hostage.
I'm against it too. How can some die and some live?
That isn't right. No one outside these doors will agree!
Neither you or Prince Euija understands the prisoners of war.
Fine. Shall we go outside and ask them?
You all understand what I said?
So who thinks we should all live or die together?
Come forward.
Why do you even have to ask? Aren't we all instigators?
We fought together in Silla. We should all live together or die together!
Don't you all agree?
What's this?
How can you be so disloyal?
Sung Choong and Yiri are going to die, but you want to live?
Bastards! You all better come forward!
Baek Pa, I don't want this either.
I was a soldier for 3 years, and a prisoner of war for 2.
Don't you think there were times when I wanted to die?
But it was the thought of my wife and children that made me continue living.
My children who were waiting for me to return!
My only wish was to see their faces!
I'm sorry...
Are you the only ones with family?
- I have a mother and brothers too! - That's enough!
All of you must survive.
I started all of this.
Don't feel sorry.
Why are you being like this? They may not even agree to the terms.
- You must make them agree. - We cannot just sacrifice the two of you.
I'll remain here too.
How foolish you are! Yiri and I must be sacrificed so that you all can live!
Lower your voice!
How dare you...
What a impudent lad you are.
Are you sincere about this?
Get the lanterns. Hurry.
Now, be careful with the lanterns.
Now, if they're ready, light the fires.
Hold them up.
Connect them now.
- Get ready to fly the kites. - Yes Sir.
Cut them loose.
These damn pigs... Why do they stink so bad?
Tell that one to turn around! He keeps putting his behind in front of me!
Go away you damned pigs! There they go again!
They keep coming and going!
Those damn things... They really stink!
Dae Su, Yoon Su...
You know we're human beings. We may have done some bad things.
I really don't think we deserve to live with pigs like this.
I agree.
That Moon Geun is a cold-hearted bastard.
If I die, I want to die as a human being, not as a beast in a sty!
Now I must be seeing things.
There wasn't a moon before, but look there it is now.
- That's the moon. - Yes it is.
But it seems a bit small.
It looks that way because it's so high up. But wait, it's moving.
Seeing that moon up there, I remember a song my mother used to sing.
~ Sings song ~
What's this?
It's a kite.
- There are lots of words on it. - Read it.
I forgot you can't read. Here, hand it over.
"Our prisoners of war attained victory for us at Gajam Fortress..."
"... but all they received from our kingdom..."
"...was a bag of rice mixed with sand and a few taels of silver."
"Corrupt officials..."
Scoundrels!
- They deserved to die! - Damned officials!
We want to live too!
We want to return to our families too!
Those poor...!
Damned officials!
How could they call themselves human beings?
Stop crying, Sir Dokgae!
It's not like you to be like this. Please stop!
Boys, we still have the Five Mineral powder.
Shall we send it the prisoners of war? They can take it and get strong!
It should be alright. Right?
Well, I suppose they don't have much money. What if we give it to them for half the price?
That's fair. And we can charge more if they have more.
Those poor prisoners of war!
What? Punish only the instigators of the riot?
That's an excellent idea!
We'll be able to get two birds with one stone!
They dare to negotiate with me?
I will allow no such thing!
- Your Majesty, the Royal Secretary is here. - Send him in.
What is that you're holding?
Your Majesty, these lanterns and kites written with the prisoners' story...
... have been falling from the skies.
What?
- Youngchul, my son! - Go back to your homes!
My son is in there!
I haven't seen him in three years, and he's inside!
I'm going to die with him! Let me in!
I said go away!
You bastards! Don't you have parents or siblings?
Free the men inside!
Mother...
Mother!
Mother...
The young lady's plan is working better than expected.
The lanterns and kites managed to gather the people in a short span of time.
I suspect they will accept our terms now.
Is there no other way but to sacrifice the two of you?
Your Highness, you should take the rest of the men and go somewhere safe.
- I won't leave you two behind. - You must.
You and the men must be safe so that we can escape too.
Please don't be stubborn and listen to what we're saying.
An old childhood friend of mine is village chief of this place.
If you mention me, he'll take you in.
The people have risen up in protest. You must put a stop to this.
I know very well what your intentions are.
But you know nothing good can come of aggravating the nobles.
What does law and order have to do with the nobles?
- You know that better than me. - Do I?
- I'm not certain I do. - Your Majesty!
What is it?
The Priestess wishes to speak to you.
Priestess? You mean Chundanhyang?
Yes, Your Majesty.
She was nowhere to be found. But here she is of her own accord.
- Send her in. - Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesties, have you been well?
It has been a while.
It has been a long time. But you are still as beautiful as ever.
I could say the same for you, Your Majesty.
Indeed. No one could find your whereabouts.
I was not aware that you were looking for me.
How could I appear before people when I was sent away for inciting unrest?
What is it that brings you before us?
You sent me away from the temple...
...but I have continued to observe the rituals for the Dongmyeong Shrine...
...even while I was in the mountains.
We should be thankful.
But during this holy time of the Dongmyeong Ceremony,
I saw a crimson cloud that covered the sky over Sabi.
Have you committed a massacre or do you intend to cause one?
She must truly have the gift, Your Majesty.
Not yet.
Then you mean you plan on causing one?
You must not do this.
You are well aware that there must be no bloodshed
during the three days before and after the Dongmyeong Ceremony.
Executions of traitors are postponed and hunting is forbidden during this time.
You must not massacre anyone and bring the crimson cloud over the Kingdom.
That was the custom when the Priestess presided over the Dongmyeong Ceremony.
You have no right to give advice now.
I am giving you advice as a citizen of this kingdom!
No one can predict the future. Everything is superstition and presupposition.
Do you intend to test my prophecy?
Leave us.
I will leave after I say this.
When the capital used to be in Ungjin,
the temple gave this same warning to King Dongseong.
But the day after the Dongmyeong Ceremony, he massacred the nobles who opposed the move.
Therefore, he was assassinated by the Baek family...
Silence!
Do you dare to threaten me?
If you open your capricious mouth again, I will forget that you were once the High Priestess...
... and have you beheaded!
Priestess Chundanhyang!
I wanted to stop His Majesty too. I didn't expect your help.
If you help me, I will bring you back to enjoy your past status as High Priestess.
Thank you for your kind words.
But my moon will always be full. I cannot speak what is false.
You still think that Euija's star is brighter than Gyogi's?
Why does he have to keep bothering me?
This is why I didn't want to take that rice!
You go too far with your words!
How?
It's clear he's going to ask a hundred times more than the rice is worth!
Am I wrong?
Let's go inside.
My goodness!
And here I thought it was a catastrophe!
Look, my daughter might become a widow.
How is this not a catastrophe?
- Father...! - Look here, Heung Su.
Your brain isn't meant to be idle.
Use it for my sake.
Damn it, why can't Sung Choong get out by himself?
You said yourself that he's nowhere near your match.
Yes, well, that's true.
I'm appalled at his arrogance!
This concerns the Prince's life! How can you be so flippant?
Taeyeon...!
Father, I don't understand this. Why must you cajole a man like this to help you?
- That's enough! - She's not wrong.
Miss, are you really curious why your father has to cajole a man like me to help him?
Then I will show you.
Sir, I will go there.
When the capital used to be in Ungjin,
the temple gave this same warning to King Dongseong.
But the day after the Dongmyeong Ceremony, he massacred the nobles who opposed the move.
Therefore, he was assassinated by the Baek family...
That's an excellent idea!
We'll be able to get two birds with one stone!
Chief Eunuch!
- Your Majesty? - Deliver this message to the prisoners of war.
If they send the instigators of the riot to be beheaded, the rest of them will be shown mercy.
Yes, Your Majesty!
His Majesty said he will show mercy to the prisoners of war, except for the instigators.
Do you want us to disguise ourselves as soldiers and kill everyone?
You must not kill everyone.
Yes, a few must survive so that they can spread the word and cause the people to blame the King.
We will eliminate Prince Euija with them.
Make it seem like the prisoners of war killed him.
Yes, Your Majesty.
So have I accomplished my duty?
Thank you.
You caused me so much trouble at Gajam Fortress. I haven't had a chance to rest.
If things go well, I will make sure you are rewarded handsomely.
Of course you will. I never accept free gifts.
And I never give things away for free either.
It is a message from Her Majesty.
How like the Queen.
- Go ahead with your preparations. - Yes, my Lord.
His Majesty has shown his infinite grace.
With the exception of the two instigators of the riot,
he will bestow mercy to the rest.
Who are the two instigators?
- Tell us! - Tell us!
The men's names are Yiri and Sung Choong.
These are dangerous men. They may attempt to hurt you.
We advise you all to return to your homes.
Let's go!
You're working hard, Father.
- Now it's my turn. - Will you be all right?
Please don't worry. The prisoners of war don't want to die.
If the instigators don't accept the terms, the others will tie them up and send them out.
All right then. Be careful.
It is I, Eun Go.
So what is happening?
With the exception of the 2 instigators, the rest of the men will be set free.
Good.
I was amazed at your ability to bring the people together overnight.
Gye Baek, I cannot turn you over to the soldiers.
I've put together an escape route for you. You must run away.
You have the same idea as us.
Is that why you suggested leaving behind just the 2 instigators?
Because if everyone is here, it will be difficult to escape?
That's right. Please forgive us for not telling you earlier.
As long as you live, that doesn't matter.
May I run away too?
There are two horses ready.
But if these two run away, the prisoners of war will be rounded up and killed.
If they want to live, they must go far away from here.
That means they must live the rest of their lives on the run.
That's why I'm going to take all of them somewhere safe.
Let's meet there.
These are the instigators of the riot, Yiri and Sung Choon!
Where is Prince Euija?
The Prince is here! Once we are safe, we will release him!
Let them pass.
But if you do anything unacceptable, you will be killed.
Hurry!
Let's go.
The horse has gone mad! Be careful!
Help! Help me!
It's not listening to me. Help me!
Help! Someone grab this horse!
Run!
Seize them!
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