Gajamseong lord, how courageous of you.
I will spare you if you surrender.
Gyeru, do not insult me.
A general fights and dies for his country.
I just regret that I couldn't protect the people of Gajamseong.
Hurray for His Majesty!
Father, is it true that Gajamseong was taken?
I can't believe it either.
Then what about Yusin?
He probably died with the people of Gajamseong.
That's not true.
There's no way Yusin died.
Yusin...
Yard of quarters at Gajamseong
A general fights and dies for his country.
You're Sukheuljong's grandson.
Did you come to kill me?
If I wanted revenge, you would already be dead.
Then why did you come?
Show some respect for the Gajamseong lord.
Hold a funeral for him.
If you refuse, I will cut off your head with this sword.
With the honor of a Baekje general, I give you my word.
I will trust you.
I'm going to take that flag.
Do you think you'll get out of here alive?
I came prepared to die.
You're...
He's a Silla spy!
What?
Get him! Stop right there!
Get him!
- Get him! - Get him!
Get him!
Over here.
Bihyeong!
After them!
Stop!
Let them go.
Why are you letting them go?
I made a promise.
Did you say his name was Kim Yusin?
We'll meet again in battle some day.
You put your life on the line for this?
This flag stands for the heroic deaths of the Gajamseong lord and people.
It's more precious than my life.
Are the children alright?
They're hungry and tired, but they're alright.
That's good.
I will return to Seorabeol and give this flag to the court.
They could misunderstand.
I can't let the death of the Gajamseong lord and people go to waste.
If that's what you want, go ahead.
Gajamseong was taken. Do you know this?
The Gajamseong lord was secretly colluding with the Baekje army.
What are you talking about?
They were cruelly slaughtered!
You should reflect on what you did wrong.
If you try to blame others and avoid responsibility,
the court and the people will turn on you.
Do you want me to kill myself?
Will that make you less angry?
Will that enhance your authority?
What?
You still don't know what you did wrong?
It's spilt milk.
It will all go away when I marry the princess.
There will be no royal wedding.
What do you mean?
You made a promise.
If the royal wedding is pursued now, the people will turn.
I'm going to put a gag order on the royal wedding for now.
Stay put and reflect on your actions.
You don't want to give me the throne.
Fool
You still can't grasp the situation, can you?
I will reflect as you say.
But remember this.
I'm the only person who can succeed the throne.
How impertinent.
Gukban used to be so bright. How could he change so much?
Your Majesty.
A survivor of Gajamseong is on his way to Seorabeol.
A survivor?
Yusin!
Chunchu.
I'm glad you're back.
Thank you for coming back alive.
I promised I would come back.
Yusin.
Kim Yusin, you are being arrested.
What? What did I do?
You are being arrested for treason and for colluding with Baekje.
That's absurd! There must be a mistake.
Stand back. You could be arrested, too.
- Take the criminal. - Yes, sir!
Yusin! Yusin!
Even the heavens know that you are innocent.
You'll be alright. Don't worry!
Everyone in Gajamseong was slaughtered. How did you return alive?
I left the fortress before it was taken.
I heard the fortress lord, Chandeok, colluded with Baekje.
Did the Baekje general tell you to return to Seorabeol?
Your Majesty, the Gajamseong lord refused to surrender to the end.
He killed himself to remain loyal.
The soldiers and the people fought to the end as loyal servants.
Your Majesty, who accused such loyal people of treason?
A royal order was disobeyed and reinforcements weren't sent.
The reinforcements that came turned back and let everyone die.
Why are they blaming a loyal servant of treason?
How dare you?
How dare you say such a thing in front of His Majesty?
Someone saw you at Gajamseong with Bihyeong.
You are in rage at Bihyeong for stealing from officials and
giving to the starving people.
Why are you standing by and letting Baekje steal our country?
Aren't you ashamed to face the people of Gajamseong?
What?
Your Majesty.
This bloody flag stands for the loyalty of the Gajamseong lord and people.
The only sin I'm guilty of is not dying with the people of Gajamseong.
If that's a crime, I will gladly accept any punishment.
Instead, clear the names of the Gajamseong lord and people
I am begging you.
Your Majesty, he must be punished for colluding with Bihyeong and Baekje.
No, Your Majesty.
You should look into the matter before deciding any punishments.
The pajinchan is right.
Investigate the matter in detail.
I will decide after I hear the facts.
Kim Yusin must be punished for high treason.
The fall of Gajamseong must be blamed on the Gajamseong lord
for Gukban's faults to be covered up.
But there is no proof that he colluded with Baekje.
Are you taking Kim Yusin's side because he is your grandson?
Of course not.
I never thought of him as my grandson.
His Majesty announced there wouldn't be a royal wedding.
For the wedding to go on, Kim Yusin must be a traitor.
Sangdaedeung.
Wasn't it enough to get in the way of your grandson's future and
send him to his death?
Do you have to have him locked up after everything he's been through?
This is a matter of the court.
Can't you distinguish official business from personal matters?
You've lost your judgment because of an old personal grudge.
Yusin is your grandson.
Stop it.
If anything happens to him, I will not forgive you.
Don't take what I said lightly.
What are you doing here?
I have a message from Bihyeong.
He said the children are safe, so not to worry.
That's good.
Do you still have that?
I didn't meet a woman I liked yet.
Who would like a criminal like me?
Don't say that.
A man who tried to save the people can't be a criminal.
A woman who sees your sincerity is out there somewhere.
Were you injured?
I wasn't injured in battle.
I was so mad that I was accused unjustly, so...
I will pray that you are released.
The investigation revealed that they were truly loyal people.
But if Yusin is released,
Gukban will have to take responsibility.
Father, you must make a decision.
You can't lose public sentiment to cover Gukban's faults.
You are right.
But Gukban is the only man with a seonggol status.
If the ruler doesn't have a great cause,
the country will not stand proper no matter how loyal the court and people are.
Where are all the Gaya generals who led in battle under king Jinheung?
They were all driven to the border areas because of the sangdaedeung's grudge.
We need them if there is a battle against Baekje.
Pardon Kim Yusin and embrace the Gaya faction.
Greetings, Your Majesty.
Chunchu, what brings you to the palace?
I came to confess sins of treason.
Treason?
What are you talking about?
I went to Gajamseong on a royal order,
but I wasn't able to save Gajamseong.
I returned alive from the battle.
I will be punished for colluding with Baekje spies.
Please give me a heavy punishment.
Are you doing this to save Kim Yusin?
Please make a wise decision.
I have looked over the matter.
Kim Yusin doesn't seem to have colluded with Baekje.
If the sangdaedeung and the officials ask that he be punished,
I will respect the wishes of the court and execute Kim Yusin for treason.
But before that...
Gukban will also be punished for returning alive when
he was sent to save Gajamseong.
All the officials and Hwarangs who went with him will also be punished.
The sangdaedeung and the officials who also funded them
will be punished for treason.
Your Majesty, you can't do that.
That is a very wise decision.
I will abide by your decision.
Pajinchan! That's nonsense.
Your Majesty, we didn't commit treason.
We are innocent.
If you are innocent, Kim Yusin is also innocent.
If you execute Kim Yusin for treason, you also will be punished.
What would you like to do?
Kim Yusin should be rewarded for going to save Gajamseong by himself.
Do you want him to be executed?
I will do as you wish, so tell me.
Yusin!
What did I tell you?
I told you His Majesty would make a wise decision.
I'm sorry for causing all this concern.
His Majesty was impressed with your loyalty.
He gave an order for you to join Hwarangdo.
Is that true?
I can finally face your parents.
Let's go.
A royal order was given to have you join Hwarangdo?
I will not become a Hwarang.
I will join Gwimun as promised.
It's too early for you to join Gwimun.
What do you mean?
I haven't changed my mind.
I know that.
Those children will grow up to be elite soldiers of Gwimun.
If your will to save the people doesn't change until then,
lead them in achieving your ambitions.
I will wait until then.
For right now, joining Hwarangdo would be food for you and Gwimun.
If that's what you think, that's what I'll do.
What is this?
Cheongwan said to give it to you.
She did?
Honey!
Yusin returned alive.
Is that true?
Yongchun sent a letter.
His Majesty was impressed with Yusin's courage.
He gave an order for him to join Hwarangdo.
Becoming a Hwarang isn't everything.
Yusin's future depends on my father.
He has to forget about his grudge.
I know,
but how can his anger be relieved?
~ Hwarang training ground ~ I, Hwarang Kim Yusin,
pledge to the Hwarang Oath.
I will serve the royal family with loyalty.
I will serve my parents with filial duty.
I will trust my friends.
I will not retreat in battle.
I will not kill recklessly.
I will abide by these five rules with my life.
Once a person is on the Hwarangdo list, he must obey these rules.
Anyone who disobeys them will have to pay by death.
I don't know how you survived from Gajamseong,
but Hwarangdo isn't a place to be taken lightly.
I will learn with diligence. Teach me a lot.
Start by cleaning the toilets.
The toilets?
Obeying a superior is of utmost importance here.
Make sure there isn't a speck of dust.
Let's go.
These are the clothes of your seniors.
Wash them well.
Yusin, what are you doing?
Chunchu, what brings you here?
You became a Hwarang.
You're doing laundry?
I was prepared for this much.
I drank urine at Gajamseong and had to eat rats.
I can take this much humiliation.
I'll help you.
You can't do that.
What if someone sees?
If you can do it, so can I.
What are you doing?
Yusin!
What happened?
I'm alright.
I fell off a horse by mistake.
It looks like you got a beating.
Who did this to you?
You must have been hazed.
Endure it and it will pass like a shower.
I'm sorry for causing concern.
A guest is here to see you.
Let's go inside.
What?
You want me to move in with you?
I can't have you stay here forever.
Do as she says.
I will not go.
I don't want to burden someone who considers my father an enemy.
How long do you plan to have your parents live in the border area?
What?
If you care about your parents,
forget about your personal feelings.
Do your best so the sangdaedeung and your father can reconcile.
Your father has to return to Seorabeol
for the Gaya faction to have a chance to be loyal in court.
Why did you bring him here?
I couldn't leave my grandson at someone else's house.
Grandson?
I don't have a grandson.
Did you forget what his father did to me?
It's time you forgive him.
It's all in the past.
His father stole my only daughter so he could gain my family's power.
I can't forgive him. Over my dead body.
I'm glad you endured that.
He might sound cold, but I'm sure he's proud of you.
Father, mother, I will endure any humiliation for
our family and for the rise of the Gaya faction.
I will restore your reputation.
Buddhist priest Wongwang is said to have preached the five rules of Hwarangdo.
He was the greatest Buddhist priest of the times.
He was in charge of diplomacy between Silla and Siu.
He was highly respected and trusted.
100,000 Siu soldiers are gathered at Takgun? ~ Takgun: Today's Beijing ~
It seems a battle between Goguryeo and Sui can't be avoided.
The Siu emperor asks that
you lure some of the Goguryeo soldiers toward the border area.
I will have to discuss this with the court.
I'm sure everything will go well since you have returned.
I will hold a banquet for your efforts. We can gather public opinion then.
I heard you became a Hwarang. Congratulations.
It's just a formality.
Nobody recognizes me as a Hwarang.
Devote yourself to training.
A day will come when everyone considers you to be model Hwarang.
Why did you give me this belt?
It's a small way to thank you for saving the children of Gajamseong.
It is?
Long ago, Bihyeong saved a little baby who lost her parents in battle.
That little baby grew up and ended up here in the royal shrine.
You were the baby he saved?
It's to thank you for saving children who almost ended up like me.
Wait.
Is that the only reason?
~ Baekje palace ~ Did you say
you would give your life for me?
I will take the lead in conquering Silla.
If you are sincere about your loyalty,
bring me the head of the Silla king.
What?
The Silla king?
If you do, you can join the Baekje court.
Your descendants will live with wealth and honor.
We are returning to Silla.
Gather the assassins.
Have you decided?
We've just advanced our plans.
It had to be done some time or other.
How have you been?
What brings you here?
I'm going to Goguryeo.
I won't be able to see you for a while. I came to say goodbye.
Why are you going to Goguryeo?
To help Goguryeo battle against Siu.
Goguryeo is an enemy of Silla. Why are you helping Goguryeo?
We might be enemies,
but Goguryeo people are also people of the Three Han.
If Siu is victorious, they will come for Silla next.
I can't let that happen.
There is a rumor that Gildal is back in Silla.
He will want revenge against you. Be careful.
I'm not afraid of someone who joins Baekje bandits.
If I run into him,
I will get revenge for the Gajamseong lord.
I won't worry about you.
The Silla royal family is trying to sell the country to the Siu emperor.
I'm going to slaughter the rotten court and create a world owned by the low class.
I will bring the Silla royal family down.
I will destroy the royal families of Baekje and Goguryeo, too.
I will establish a country for servants.
Are you prepared to open up a new world with me?
Hurray for Golden Fox!
Hurray! Hurray! Hurray!
His Majesty, the court officials and Buddhist priest Wongwang are attending.
Do your best.
You can trust us.
Gaya guy.
Get wine to serve to the pungwolju.
I am holding a banquet with Buddhist priest Wongwang for
the honor of our nation and unity in court.
Remember our cause to be virtuous and unify the Three Han States.
Do your best for peaceful times.
Yes, Your Majesty.
You taught them to be patriots.
They will lead the court some day.
It is a great fortune for you.
Chunchu, why don't I see Yusin?
I'm sure he'll get his turn.
There are so many gates.
Excuse me.
Where do I go to get some wine?
What are you doing?
Fire! Fire!
Cancel the banquet and suppress the fire!
Put out the fire!
Go!
Fire!
Suppress the fire!
Put out the fire!
Your Majesty!
Oh...
Kill the king!
- Get them! - Get them!
Get Her Highness and Buddhist priest Wongwang inside.
Where is everyone going?
Your Highness, are you alright?
Yongchun.
Are you trying to kill me?
- Your Highness. Your Highness. - Don't kill me.
You have to get out of here.
Now!
Do you know who I am? Step aside right now!
Oh...
Your Highness, you need to go.
Horang.
Horang, no.
Open your eyes!
You can't die.
Horang!
Create a world for servants.
Horang.
Horang!
No!
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Golden Fox, I will kill you and get revenge for the people of Gajamseong.
I have to give myself to many men.
Can you accept such a woman like that?
I want to swear with your at King Jinheung’s tombstone
to unify the Three Kingdoms.
Will you give Chunchu as my stepson?
Did you fake your loyalty to me to make Chunchu the crown prince?
Who did such a cruel thing to you?
Even if you shoot an arrow in my heart, there will be no royal wedding.
Your Highness!