Chunchu, you!
Do you expect to live?
You stepped all over my family and insulted my father.
I'm already dead.
Why would I be afraid of dying again?
I'm going to kill you and make you pay for showing contempt to your master.
Your Highness, are you alright?
Move!
I'm going to kill him.
Your Highness!
Are you alright?
Chunchu, you...
You...
- Take him inside. - Yes, sir.
Your Majesty.
What are you going to do about this?
Gukban beat Yongchun and threatened Chunchu's life.
I will deal with it after I find out what happened.
Deal with it?
A master has the power to give or take life.
He has the right to punish a servant.
Make Chunchu pay for showing contempt to Gukban.
Yongchun is my son-in-law and Chunchu is my grandson.
Are you going to wake Gukban and question him?
All of this happened because you ignored your brother and
tried to have Chunchu succeed the throne.
That's a bit excessive.
If you take Chunchu's side,
royal authority will be lost and the court will be divided.
If you can't do it, I will punish Chunchu for this.
Stop.
Do you admit showing contempt for Gukban and challenging the royal family?
The galmunwang beat my father for no reason.
How is it a sin to ask why he punished an innocent servant?
What?
Your father tried to make you the king's stepson and usurp the throne.
Don't you know that is treason?
I will not accept that he did that!
How dare you?
Beat him until he admits his sins.
Stop.
You still won't admit your sins?
I did not do anything wrong.
Beat him some more!
Stop!
How can you beat a young child so cruelly?
He is being punished for his sins.
His Majesty is the king of this nation.
If you act arbitrarily above the law,
how can royal authority be respected and how can there be order in court?
Please think about that.
Are you trying to lecture me?
If Chunchu committed a sin, he should be punished by law.
Release him.
Anyone who releases him will be executed.
Are you trying to stand up to the authority of His Majesty?
Keep him tied up until His Majesty makes a decision.
Chunchu...
His Majesty will save you.
Endure until then.
Princess, I'm alright.
You can't go anywhere in this condition.
Don't be stubborn.
I can't let my son die because of me.
I have to save Chunchu.
Trust His Majesty.
Father will save Chunchu.
I have to see that he is alright with my own eyes.
I will go and see Chunchu.
Please take care of yourself.
Yusin, you must save Chunchu.
I will not let anyone hurt Chunchu.
How have you been?
I was checking out the Goguryeo situation. I'm a bit late.
Is everyone alright?
Yes.
When Eulji Mundeok annihilated the Sui Army of 300,000,
Gwimun soldiers helped.
Where are you going in such a hurry?
Chunchu is in trouble for standing up to the galmunwang.
I have to see if he's alright.
Chunchu!
Who's there?
Jwabang Hwarang Kim Yusin.
I'm here to see if Chunchu is alright.
Yusin.
Chunchu.
He is not allowed to see anyone.
You should leave.
Hwarangs have an oath to live and die together.
Can't I even get him some water?
Do you want the Hwarangs to be your enemy?
Do you want all the Hwarangs to come?
Just for a moment.
Chunchu...
Are you alright?
How could they do this to you?
I'm alright.
I will not surrender to the regent queen.
Hang in there.
Kill me.
I can't take this.
Kill me.
Kill me now.
Bihyeong is trying to kill Gukban.
He is committing heinous acts because you aren't punishing Chunchu.
Execute Chunchu right away.
I can't do that.
What?
Are you going to take Chunchu's side even if something happens to Gukban?
Are you going to let your brother die to save your blood?
Do you really not know why Bihyeong did this?
What do you mean why?
It was a warning.
If anything happens to Chunchu, he will kill Gukban.
Your Highness, we have to release Chunchu to save Gukban.
If that's what you want, announce the wedding of Gukban and Deokman.
Then I'll release Chunchu.
Chunchu!
Why did the regent queen do this to you?
I'm alright, mother.
You suffered because of me.
It's my fault.
It's not your fault.
I will not forgive them.
I will not forgive anyone who persecuted you and our family.
You defeated Goguryeo soldiers and achieved merit.
I'm proud of you.
Continue to unite and strengthen your patriotic spirits.
Pungwolju.
I would like to resign from being a Jeonbang Hwarang.
What is your reason?
My rash actions almost got everyone killed.
I don't qualify to lead them.
That's not true.
He refused to surrender and resisted to the end.
We couldn't have defeated them without his leadership.
I will think about this matter.
Why did you take my side?
You could have a better position if I leave.
I believe we are friends who are to fight for our country.
Friends?
Did you forget how I insulted you?
It was a misunderstanding. I forgot all about it.
I'm sure you will, too.
How have you been?
I didn't hear from you since you returned.
I thought you forgot about me.
Of course not.
My love for you hasn't changed like that knot.
This is where I train and meditate.
I wanted to show it to you.
Are you alright?
I'm alright.
Let me see.
Get on my back.
What are you going to do?
You could have injured your bone. We have to get the swelling down.
Get on my back.
Is it a bit better?
Being with you, it feels like I own the whole world.
I hope this isn't a dream.
I wish it was a dream.
A dream I would never wake from.
Why are you saying that?
You will be in court some day.
I'll return to being the royal shrine keeper.
That's sad.
That won't happen.
I will have you as my wife.
I could wish for nothing more.
Your wound is healed. You should flee to Baekje.
Mocheok, you go ahead to Baekje.
What will you do?
You should plan the future with Baekje soldiers.
I cannot forgive Kim Yusin.
I have to kill him and get revenge for my followers.
Your Majesty, why did you forgive Chunchu?
I didn't forgive him.
He will be a problem in the future.
I'm going to get rid of all the problems after Gukban and Deokman get married.
Even if His Majesty approves, will Princess Deokman accept it?
His Majesty will change her mind.
If you approve of Gukban and Deokman's marriage, I will guarantee Chunchu's life.
It feels so good that His Majesty accepted the royal wedding.
How long are you going to leave Manmyeong in Mannogun?
What are you talking about?
Carrying on the family is as important as carrying on the royal bloodline.
Yusin is your only descendant.
You must reconcile with Manmyeong.
Don't say that.
I will not pass on my family to the Gaya faction.
Then what will you do?
Think about it.
Who will carry on this family after you leave the court?
Deokman, I always felt bad.
I sat on the throne after driving my uncle out.
I promised to myself that I would protect the former king's descendants.
Making Yongchun my son-in-law and wanting Chunchu as a stepson.
It was all to make up for the past.
Why do you say such weak things?
What happened to the former king wasn't your fault.
Deokman.
Marry Gukban.
Father.
That is the way to save Yongchun and Chunchu.
Think about the future of this country.
Yongchun and Chunchu wouldn't want that.
I already made my decision.
You must gather your thoughts.
I'm not asking as a father. I'm giving an order as the king.
So get yourself ready.
Silla palace
Gukban and Princess Deokman will have a royal wedding.
Make preparations.
You made a wise decision.
We will do our best.
Congratulations, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, that means you are declaring Gukban as your successor.
He is ill. Please reconsider.
I made the decision to prevent the court from being divided.
Anyone who is against it will be punished.
What did I tell you?
I told you everything would be alright.
Don't worry about anything. Get well and show your dignity.
Even if I get married, I will never forgive Yongchun and Chunchu.
Of course not.
You can punish them after you take the throne.
For now, you have to recover.
I will kill them with my own hands.
How much is this?
Two silver coins, but for you, I'll only charge one silver coin.
Do you know me?
You went to save Gajamseong.
You also defeated the Goguryeo army.
Is it a gift for Cheongwan?
What are you doing here?
Nothing.
I was on my way to see you.
There's somewhere we have to go.
Where?
You'll see.
This is...
I had the oath we made at King Jinheung's monument engraved.
On this day in August of 612, we swear to the heavens.
We will achieve unification of the Three Kingdoms to
stop battles and save the people of the Three Kingdoms.
Let's remember this oath in our hearts.
I will keep our oath to unify the Three Kingdoms.
What do you think of the royal wedding?
His Majesty already declared it.
He was pressured by the regent queen and the court officials.
This royal wedding must not happen.
Chunchu.
Is it because of your grudge against the galmunwang?
It's not because of a grudge. It's because of this oath.
This oath?
If this royal wedding happens, the galmunwang will succeed the throne.
Then we will only be loyal dogs
protecting the authority and wealth of the powerful families.
If we are to achieve unification of the Three Kingdoms,
the galmunwang must not take the throne.
Even if you are right, what can we do about it?
You, me and the Hwarangs can make it happen.
If Hwarangdo is against the wedding, the opposition in court will have support.
His Majesty will change his mind.
You're thinking of Yusin as the next pungwolju?
The Former Pungwoljus' Council agreed to it.
Is he capable of being the pungwolju?
I am sure he will be a great man in serving this country.
But I will forget about it if you don't approve.
You know I have a grudge against his father.
But Hwarangdo is a place where pillars of the nation are nurtured.
No matter how high my position is, I cannot interfere with your authority.
Then will you approve?
If he lacks qualifications, I could disapprove.
But I can't have him discriminated against because of my grudge.
Make a fair decision.
I gathered you all here, so we can oppose the royal wedding.
Hwarangdo has a tradition of saving the country from danger.
Galmunwang Gukban let Baekje take Gajamseong.
Then he blamed it on his subordinates.
If someone without the qualifications takes the throne,
the people will be in misery and the country will be in darkness.
Hwarangdo cannot look on idly.
But that would be refusing a royal order.
If thousands of Hwarangs unite in opposing the royal wedding,
the court officials who are against it will support us.
They will be able to change His Majesty's mind.
We will help.
Thank you.
The future of this nation is in our hands.
We must unite the Hwarangs.
Before the wedding gifts enter the palace...
The Hwarangs must be united.
Chunchu and Yusin are leading the movement against the royal wedding?
I thought you should know.
Thank you.
I will take care of it.
Don't tell anyone for now.
I will do as you say.
If this becomes known, Chunchu, Yusin and Hwarangdo's existence will be in danger.
My son is in a bind because of his lacking father.
The galmunwang would like to see you.
The galmunwang?
How are you?
I'm sorry I didn't come to visit, but I was ill.
You and your son almost sent me to hell.
You pretend to be concerned about me?
It's my fault for not teaching my son properly.
Please forgive him.
Thanks to that, I am getting married.
Congratulations.
You are going to have to transport the wedding gifts.
The wedding gifts?
Take them to the palace and receive the wedding date.
Hwarangs have to take the lead and make the enemy fall quickly.
In battle, weapons are your life.
Train until it's part of you. Understood?
Yes, sir!
The date is set.
What?
When?
The wedding gifts will be sent on the 5th of next month.
Let's do it in front of the palace before the wedding gifts enter.
If thousands of Hwarangs stop the wedding gifts and beg,
His Majesty will change his mind.
I won't back down.
The sangdaedeung would like you to come to Yeongheungsa.
You have the spirit to lead Hwarangdo.
It looks like he takes after you.
It is an honor that you look favorably upon my grandson.
Do you know why King Jinheung made Hwarangdo?
To support the royal family and be a cornerstone for the prosperity of Silla.
Both your grandfathers served the royal family and the court well.
Take them as examples and become a pillar of this nation.
I will remember that.
I hear there are an evil group of people who are against the royal wedding.
Of course not.
Who would dare be against the royal wedding?
If there are, they will be punished for treason.
Don't worry.
Opposing the royal wedding is a challenge against the royal family.
The family of anyone who is involved must be annihilated.
The regent queen recognized you.
Nobody will be able to stop you from becoming the next pungwolju.
The next pungwolju?
Yes, you are going to become the next pungwolju.
Why are you embracing me?
I'm going to accept you as my blood.
What?
Before that, you will have to accept me as your grandfather.
I'm asking as your grandfather. Answer me truthfully.
What is it?
I heard you and Chunchu are opposing the royal wedding.
Why can't you answer me?
Opposing the royal wedding is a manifestation of our loyalty.
What a fool.
Chunchu is the descendant of the dethroned king.
Him and his father are plotting a scheme because they have a grudge.
Why are you going along with that?
Why are you distorting Chunchu and my loyalty?
Quiet.
If you don't stop opposing the royal wedding,
your father will be accused of being a traitor and the family will be ruined.
The Gaya faction will never be able to set foot in Seorabeol again.
If you change your mind,
you will succeed this family and everything I have.
I will also accept your father as my son-in-law.
It's up to you, so think about it.
Why did you want to see me?
I heard there was a beautiful daughter of god at the royal shrine.
You are as beautiful as they say.
Who are you?
No wonder Yusin fell in love.
You seem smart. I'm sure you know why I'm here.
I won't talk long.
I hope we never have to meet again.
End it before your feelings get stronger.
That would be best for the both of you.
You will accept Yusin as your grandson?
Yes.
If he becomes the next pungwolju,
he will be in mine and the regent queen's shadow and have a smooth future.
Before that, you must stop him from opposing the royal wedding.
You made the right decision.
It was the right thing to do.
Right, Manmyeong?
Why are you trying to get in the way of his ambitions?
What?
Your father made a difficult decision.
How can you say that?
I might have given birth to him,
but I do not want to get in the way of him achieving a great cause.
Are you saying it's alright for our family to be accused of treason?
I believe Yusin will make a wise decision for this country and family.
Oh...
If you don't stop opposing the royal wedding,
your father will be accused of being a traitor and the family will be ruined.
The Gaya faction will never be able to set foot in Seorabeol again.
Lady Manmyeong is here.
My mother?
Mother.
You should have told me you were coming.
How is father?
What's wrong?
Is it true you were accepted as the sangdaedeung's grandson
in return for changing your mind about the royal wedding?
I didn't give him an answer yet.
Do you know your decision could affect your father and the Gaya faction?
I do.
But I can't abandon a promise I made with my friends.
Okay, then.
I will trust you and be behind you.
Thank you, mother.
But as your mother,
I will not allow you to marry a royal shrine keeper.
What?
Mother.
I sent you to Seorabeol to achieve your ambitions.
Why are you disappointing me because of a woman?
I will not say this again.
Don't go to the royal shrine.
I'm sorry if I disappointed you.
But I will not break it off with her.
Are you refusing to listen to me?
If I can't even keep a promise to a woman, who will believe anything I say?
Your judgment has been impaired by a woman.
If you refuse to obey me, I will not see you again.
Mother.
What will you do?
Is it me or Cheongwan?
Choose.
Mother, forgive me.
She went to pray? Where did she go?
She didn't say. She just left.
Why did you leave without telling me?
Cheongwan left Seorabeol for a while.
You'll see her again.
The regent queen and the court set a trap and are waiting.
Are you really going to go in the tiger's mouth?
I don't know what to do.
Father.
You haven't fully recovered yet. Why are you drinking?
My mind was disturbed. I couldn't sleep.
Chunchu.
The former king was dethroned for standing up to the regent queen and court.
I know that.
If he compromised, I would be the crown prince right now.
You could have lived in the palace.
I believe it was right of him to fight for his cause.
I am proud to be his descendant.
Your cup is overflowing.
My cup is too small to hold your great ambitions.
What?
If the blood of a dethroned king is passed on, do what you want.
I will not stop you.
The wedding gifts are headed to the palace.
Tell everyone to gather outside the palace.
Did you know your father is transporting the wedding gifts?
He is only carrying out his duties as the galmunwang's servant.
I will fulfill my duties.
Yusin isn't here yet?
I haven't seen him since yesterday.
Can we do this without him?
He would not betray our cause.
He will be here. Go ahead.
I will watch a family feud today.
Hwarangdo is against the royal wedding between the galmunwang and the princess.
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I order you as the Jwabang Hwarang.
Disperse right now.
I will not forgive you.
If I see Chunchu, I will not let him live.
Why did you take a weak woman hostage?
Let's settle this.
Give me another chance.
I will not achieve unification of the Three Kingdoms with you.
What? Chunchu is back?
Chunchu will become a traitor who ruins the laws of the divine land.
I will not forgive anyone whether it's the princess or Chunchu.