There is an ambush ahead, too.
It looks like they've surrounded us.
Chabi, you must keep the princess safe no matter what.
The princess of Silla is right here. Come and get me.
There she is.
After her!
We should go.
Let's go.
What?
The Baekje army attacked our soldiers?
What about the princess? Is she alright?
The princess is alright.
She is at Bukhansanseong.
The heavens helped her.
How could the Baekje army betray us like this?
You shouldn't have trusted them.
I will take an army and advance to Sabiseong to make them pay.
Please calm down.
I know how you feel,
but if you go to battle against Baekje,
Goguryeo will attack the land north of Jungnyeong.
Am I just to sit here and watch?
You should order them to return and plan measures.
How can they betray us like this?
I will never trust Baekje again.
What are our damages?
We lost 300 men and about half of our horses and rations.
The soldiers lost morale and we lack rations.
We should return.
There seems to be no other way.
We will lose our cause if we return now.
The royal family and court will not allow us to go to battle again.
Goguryeo will possess the land north of Jungnyeong and advance to Seorabeol.
Baekje will attack the old Gaya land.
We know that, but we cannot attack Goguryeo with the soldiers we have.
We should return and make new plans.
I will not return.
We need to take measures after we find out why Baekje betrayed us.
Princess, what do you think?
His Majesty ordered us to return.
We will not return.
As the commander of this army, I will not allow it.
If you disobey a royal order, you will be committing treason.
His Majesty gave me the authority of an envoy of expediency.
Outside of Seorabeol, my order is a royal order.
Anyone who mentions returning will be punished with this sword.
The princess seems to have lost her sense of judgment.
Fighting the Goguryeo soldiers with lower morale is like jumping in to a fire with straw.
Chunchu, is there no way to change her mind?
Her judgment isn't wrong.
She made a clear and wise decision.
If she returns now, His Majesty will not listen to her advice.
The court will use this as an excuse to step all over our cause.
We will also run into many obstacles in court.
She knows what returning means.
That's why she won't return.
Then what can we do?
We can't attack Goguryeo when Baekje betrayed us.
What's most urgent is raising the morale of our soldiers.
Do you have a way to do that?
Baekje palace
Why did you prevent me from going to battle
and order an attack on the Silla army?
The Baekje court could lose trust because of this.
I only repaid them for betraying us and stealing the land north of Jungnyeong.
You're really going to give up the ship route for a grudge?
It's not too late.
I will meet princess Deokman and clear up this misunderstanding.
Read this.
This is...
It's a secret letter from the queen of Silla.
It was written in potassium aluminum sulfate.
If you break off the alliance and defeat the princess,
I give you my word to give you Danghangseong and the land north of Ungjin
when the prince takes the throne.
Are you still disappointed with my decision?
I betrayed the princess.
There is no way to seek peace for the Three Kingdoms now.
It's spilt water. Don't blame yourself.
The Silla king ordered the army to return.
Princess Deokman will not return.
Making Kim Chunchu and Kim Yusin enemies is not a good idea.
Baekje army camp
Eat all you want.
Who's there?
You're working hard.
General Gyeru sent some wine.
Yeomjang.
Fire!
Grab the horses!
What's all the commotion?
Why did Baekje betray us?
You're...
Tell the king of Baekje.
If he repents and keeps his part of the alliance,
the king of Silla will be generous and forgive him.
If not,
the Silla army will attack Sabiseong and make him pay
Silla palace
What are you talking about?
The princess refuses to return?
She used her authority as the envoy of expediency and ordered the army to attack Nangbiseong.
Why did she make such a reckless decision?
She ordered an attack on Goguryeo with the Baekje army behind them?
They attacked the Baekje army and made them retreat.
If she attacks Goguryeo because of a small victory, they will be annihilated.
Call a court meeting.
I will send reinforcements to save the princess.
We cannot send reinforcements.
You must change His Majesty's mind.
You know how much he loves the princess.
I will not forgive anyone who agrees to sending reinforcements.
Give orders to the fortress lords near the border of Goguryeo.
I will cut off the head of anyone who helps the princess.
Stop!
It's alright.
He's a spy I sent.
The Goguryeo leader is advancing in this direction.
How large is the army?
300 iron soldiers and 1,000 infantrymen.
We should be able to fight an army that size.
Yongchun, take the princess to Amiseong.
We will show Goguryeo the power of the Silla army.
Amiseong, Silla
The fortress lord will open the gate and greet the princess.
We cannot open the gate. Leave.
What?
You will send the princess to enemy territory?
Open the gate right now!
We received orders not to let the princess or soldiers in the fortress.
I have no choice.
How can this be?
The queen probably gave this order.
They won't open the gate.
How is it going?
We were defeated.
The Goguryeo army should be coming this way soon.
You must take refuge.
How can this be?
The court officials didn't attend a meeting to send reinforcements?
If you give the order, I will go with reinforcements.
I appreciate that,
but I can't order that without the court's majority.
Please forgive us.
It's because I'm lacking.
The princess went to battle high in spirits.
Just look at her.
Even with Chunchu and Yusin, she will not achieve a victory.
~ Silla army camp ~ Is that the best you can do?
That's right.
Over there.
Not like that!
What are you doing?
Hurry. I said hurry.
We took the Goguryeo army too lightly because of the small number.
This defeat is my fault.
It's not over yet.
There is always a victory.
Don't blame yourself too much.
We need to plan a measure.
Bukhansanseong, Sucheonseong, Amiseong and Goseoseong
have all closed the gates using the court's order as an excuse.
I don't think they will provide soldiers.
They can't do this.
I will convince the fortress lords and bring soldiers.
We cannot defeat the Goguryeo army with their soldiers since they won't fight with everything they have.
The only thing we can do is for you to return and send reinforcements.
How can I leave the soldiers?
I sent a message to His Majesty.
He will send reinforcements.
I will live or die with the soldiers right here.
The court does not want you to achieve a victory.
Even if His Majesty gives the order, they will stall and find a way to prevent sending reinforcements.
They want us to be annihilated.
You must bring reinforcements.
Please make a decision for this victory.
We will wait for your return.
Princess.
You're...
I'm Bihyeong.
Bihyeong.
You're the Gwimun leader?
I will take you to Seorabeol.
You must go by boat if you want to avoid ambushes.
You should take this boat.
Trust us and go with him.
Please be safe.
I will return with reinforcements.
Take good care of the princess.
I will stake the reputation of Gwimun and protect her.
Do you think she will be able to return with soldiers?
We need reinforcements if we're to take Nangbiseong.
You are an experienced general.
Aren't you ashamed to be defeated by a bunch of Silla misfits?
I am very sorry.
If Goguryeo attacks the land north of Jungnyeong,
I will take soldiers and recover the old Gaya land.
Uija, go to Nangbiseong and let the Goguryeo court know.
Make way for His Majesty.
I thought I could get some comfort by seeing you.
Are you practicing calligraphy?
- Yes, Your Majesty. - Yes, Your Majesty.
Beopmin, your strokes are powerful.
Do you know what this means?
If you fight bravely in battle, you will live.
If you get scared, you will die.
You must be thinking of your father.
Prince, do you think so, too?
A wise ruler should know when to fight and when to back down.
You also are right.
It's just that the affairs of the world aren't as easy as wise men's sayings.
May I say something?
Go ahead.
The princess went to battle to save the country and the people.
Why aren't you sending reinforcements?
Please send reinforcements and save my father and the soldiers.
I'm so sorry.
What's wrong?
Who are you to tell my father to send reinforcements?
- It wasn't like that. - Quiet!
You'd better not do that again.
Are you alright?
Yes.
Don't be disappointed with him.
He's a gentle person. He'll forget about this soon.
How is that girl?
What?
You mean Yeonhwa?
She's fine thanks to you.
Her name is Yeonhwa?
Can you do me a favor?
I heard you were a righteous person who stole from corrupt officials and gave back to the people.
Won't you use your skills for the royal family?
I will only be a loyal dog for the clan leaders until they have no use for me.
I'm more comfortable living as the leader of bandits.
What if I could get His Majesty to give you a golpum status?
Thank you, but no.
I just want a world where everyone can live like human beings.
My task is done.
I sent word to the palace.
Someone will come for you.
Princess, are you alright?
I will take you to the palace.
You look terrible.
You must have suffered a lot.
I'm sorry I didn't bring news of a victory
It's because the Baekje bandits betrayed you.
It's not your fault.
I'm glad you came back alive.
I am going to send an envoy to Goguryeo asking for friendly relations.
You must be tired. Get some rest.
Father, I came to ask for reinforcements.
I am going to return to battle when the soldiers are ready.
What are you talking about?
Why are you being undutiful to His Majesty?
There won't be any reinforcements.
Baekje might have betrayed us, but our cause hasn't changed.
I cannot let loyal soldiers just die.
If you will not allow reinforcements, I will return by myself.
Why...
Take back this food.
The soldiers are starving at the battleground.
How can I eat such nice food?
Take it back right now!
His Majesty won't send reinforcements no matter how much you starve.
Since you returned, keep your word and ask him to install the crown prince.
My body might be in Seorabeol, but my heart is with the soldiers.
I haven't returned yet.
Do what you want.
It doesn't matter what you do.
There won't be any reinforcements.
How long are you going to resist accepting my heart?
I'm the leader of bandits and you're a court leader's granddaughter.
Why should social status matter when it comes to love?
Bohui, the princess returned.
Did the others return, too?
She returned by herself to ask for reinforcements. You lost sleep.
Everyone is alright.
I'm glad everyone is alright.
Did Chunchu bring her back?
I heard Bihyeong escorted her back.
Bihyeong...
I hope His Majesty sends reinforcements soon.
Every day must be full of suffering at the battleground.
Could you still step in a fire for Chunchu?
Where did that come from?
I couldn't understand how someone could die for a person they loved.
I think I can understand now.
Do you love someone?
Who is it?
I'll tell you later.
I am going to pray that we can be together.
The princess is being stubborn.
She wants reinforcements.
I'm worried she'll get sick.
Have her go to Hwangyongsa and pray for national welfare.
She is very devoted, so she will forget about returning to battle.
Do you think that will change her mind?
Your Majesty, please send reinforcements and save the loyal soldiers.
Why are you being so stubborn?
If you don't send reinforcements, I will not eat or budge from this spot.
Why are you acting like this in front of the court officials?
I have nothing to be ashamed of.
I'm not the one who should be ashamed.
Who ordered the fortress lords to keep their gates closed and not send soldiers to battle?
What was the reason?
How can you let loyal soldiers die for your personal interests?
Who is this court for?
Aren't you ashamed?
Father, please send reinforcements and save the loyal soldiers.
Princess.
Oh...
Princess!
Princess.
Princess. wake up.
Princess.
Princess, wake up.
Father.
It's alright. Don't get up.
You didn't eat well or sleep in comfort.
You've gotten weak.
Please allow reinforcements.
I will send rations in the morning.
I will discuss the matter with the court.
Just get some rest for now.
Thank you.
Thank you, father.
Be careful.
How can this be?
Stop loading the sacks right now.
What is it?
The sacks have chaff and sand mixed in them.
His Majesty wouldn't send this.
I have to check all the sacks.
I'd like a word with you.
It will take a long time to check all the sacks.
The soldiers must be hungry. Why don't you just send the sacks?
Military rations are the lives of the soldiers.
We can't feed rice mixed with chaff and sand to the soldiers who are fighting for their lives.
I am going to find out who did this and make them pay.
What if the queen ordered it?
What?
The queen?
Really?
If you abide by her order, you can have wealth and prosperity.
Will you become her loyal servant.
Shut that dirty mouth of yours.
How can a government official steal the people's taxes?
I was wrong about you.
I am going to tell His Majesty.
I knew you would say that.
I poisoned the wine.
Why did you want to see me?
To give you this.
Why are you giving me this?
I saw that you liked flowers.
I thought it would look nice on you.
Does it look nice?
Beopmin.
What are you doing here?
Mother is looking for you.
Alright.
See you.
Nangbiseong, Goguryeo
Welcome.
It's an honor to meet you.
Please come inside.
Baekje must be planning to form an alliance with Goguryeo.
Cutting out his liver couldn't relieve my anger right now.
I am going to kill him and make him pay for betraying us.
Military rations are coming Seorabeol.
Really?
Who's there?
Attack!
There aren't any reinforcements and the rations have all been burnt.
What will we do?
Our lives will be ruined even if we return to Seorabeol.
The only thing we can do is attack Nangbiseong.
Nangbiseong is an impregnable fortress.
You have to lure them out of the fortress.
Could we defeat them if I lured them out of the fortress?
A victory is up to the heavens, but I will fight with my life.
That's not enough.
You must win.
Okay, I will win.
Is there a way to lure them out?
There's something I have to do before that.
Is there a way to get in the fortress?
I came to cut off your head for betraying us.
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