The Blade and Petal
Are you here to kill me?
Are you afraid that you will die by my hand?
The dead princess is going to take her revenge?
I really thought she had come back alive.
What could a girl do even if she was alive?
If you get pass that gate, you're a free man.
When he runs, you will kill him.
I will not disappoint you.
Disappoint.
Do you even know why I'm disappointed?
You want to have fun?
I told you to find out the truth, not kill him.
He had lung disease. He wouldn't have lived another month.
Why did he need money then?
It's for our children. We must leave Koguryo better for them.
The bait is already out. We just need to wait until they take a bite.
In order to defeat a big bandit, you and I will have to work together.
We have a common enemy. Shouldn't we get him first?
We can settle what is between us later.
How are you going to get that bandit?
What do you think?
- Isolation. - Isolation?
We will take people away from Yun. dismantle his political power.
He will be isolated.
Yun Nam Seng's greed will help us.
The chancellor's office is vacant. What will you do, Father?
What do you have in mind?
What do you have in mind, Father?
I don't trust anyone.
If you want to inherit my footsteps
then don't try to gain my trust. Instead, overcome me.
I propose that we demolish the former king's monument.
- Monument? - It is the prime minister who deserves a victory monument.
What are you doing?
If the stone does not stand straight, one of you will have to die.
Joye Agency will be in charge of the security of the opening ceremony.
Stop!
I found suspicious activities. We must enhance the gate inspection immediately.
I said that I will take care of it as the director!
Episode 14
General Yun.
You have demolished the late king's monument, and replaced it with your own monument.
Do you feel better now?
You there!
Why do you think the late king was kicked out of his throne?
I don't know, sir.
It was because he lacked decisiveness.
Not even to Koguryo's enemy, Tang.
Not even to the warlords that threatened his kingship.
Not even to his kin that betrayed him.
The king was not decisive.
Had he been decisive, you would not be where you are today.
A mound, a cave, and a canopy.
Something is wrong.
We need to get started, but Yang Jin Wook is not here.
Oh no! He was so boastful about preparing so much
that he must have forgotten to get ready himself.
It's the victory monument for the prime minister of Koguryo, Yun Gae So Mun.
We will need to make it perfect.
Let's wait just a bit longer.
The Sui Tree of Mt. Olympiad is tangled.
A hero rode his horse on this land.
Father, can you hear the hatred for Yun for bringing Koguryo into war?
He rode his horse in godspeed.
And shook the Yodong land!
Now Yun Gae So Mun will live only in legend.
His eyes and ears are shut. He erected a monument when people were dying of hunger.
My father and the forefathers of Koguryo will weep blood for this.
The sword shall protect the flower.
All you can do is cut the flower.
I, the princess of Koguryo, will bring justice upon you.
The Celestial Hero, Yun Gae So Mun and his monument!
'Yun Gae So Mun is not a hero. He murdered the king.'
'He will bring doom to Koguryo.'
All of the agents escort the VIP.
- You! Go shut the gate! - Yes sir.
- You get your squad on their horses! - Yes sir.
Father!
What are you doing? Escort Father right now.
Father, we must get out now.
What are you doing?
I'm going to kill him!
Why did you do that? It's the princess that is mostly
likely to get hurt if we give them our position.
I'm sorry. I couldn't resist after seeing his face.
Make your excuses later.
It was the opening ceremony of the victory monument for General Yun!
How could you let this happen?
How could this happen right under our nose?
Forgive us, sire. We will get the rebels as soon as possible.
What has Joye Agency been doing?
You had two of your sons there.
How were they not able to protect their father's honor?
More importantly, we need to find out who they are.
They are definitely not nobodies.
They seemed very organized.
Then who are they?
The candidate for the chancellor office has been assassinated.
It must be someone who holds a grudge against him.
What are you trying to say?
Sire, could it be the remaining supporters of the former king?
The remaining supporters?
They have stopped the erection of the victory monument of the prime minister.
It must be the people who are against the prime minister.
Are you saying that they are rebels?
Isolation.
Isolation?
We will make Yun's people turn against him and cause disunity in his political power.
We need to isolate him.
On Sa Moon has been kicked out of the chancellor office.
They need to elect a new chancellor.
Now is the perfect timing.
Nothing like this ever happened while I was in the chancellor office.
We have to make sure that the incident today is silenced.
And how do you propose we do that?
The rumor has spread to all of Koguryo already.
First.
We need to put the disturbance under control.
We will need more spies in the streets and arrest anyone who exaggerates the rumor.
We will restrict people from gathering.
We will eliminate any signs of rebellion to show the authority of the government.
The prime minister and Joye Agency will only become more powerful because of this.
It's going to get bloody.
More importantly, the candidate for the chancellor office is dead.
We will need to find the next candidate.
It's really cruel for them to have killed him like that.
We will need to look into that emblem with a flower and a sword.
You never know who is going to get it next.
This makes me anxious.
Who do you think it was?
There are many possibilities.
- Leave this to me. - I heard that you ignored Yun Choong's report.
Even if I had listened to him, nothing would have changed.
They were no street thugs.
They were very organized.
I will bring their heads soon.
Tell me your plan.
I get more spies in the streets and arrest anyone who spreads rumors.
Soldiers will be dispatched to places where people are gathered.
We need to show the authority of the government.
Go ahead.
Who dares to bring shame to my face?
Who dares to insult the prime minister?
I knew it was you.
Your pranks always got me in trouble when we were young.
You're still very good at it. It was very fun.
Are you going to be okay?
It's going to be harder to keep your cover with Yun agitated.
It was worth it.
Of course it was.
The stern Yun Gae So Mun must be screaming with fume coming out of his nose.
I regret I cannot see it myself.
Your plan has gone very smoothly.
Are you not happy with that?
It's only a beginning for me.
Hey! Hey!
What?
- Did you hear? - Hear what?
- Something big happened at Gaeso! - What? Gaeso?
Gaeso, my ass! You think I haven't heard when you know it already?
They uncovered the stone monument, and found a
noble hanging dead with rope around his neck!
I'm just sorry I couldn't see it myself.
Thanks to his endless campaign, the people are going to starve to death.
A victory monument? My ass.
He deserves it!
Hey! You need to watch your mouth.
Jin Gu. Who were the people that insulted the great Yun Gae So Mun?
What if the regime changes all of the sudden?
- That can't happen. - Why not?
What about Chung then?
He finally became successful.
- What if the regime changes? - So what if it does?
- Choon Myung! - Do you know what kind of man your friend is?
He arrests anyone and tortures them.
He framed people for something they have never done and had them executed.
- That's what he did! - That's why you have to be quiet!
Who was behind it?
Who are the terrorists that have attacked the opening ceremony?
Someone that hates my father.
Or someone that wants Father's power.
The puppet king couldn't have done it.
Other officials don't have the brain power for that.
Who was it?
The rebels have remained quiet after the rumor about them being executed has spread.
Who could be so reckless with their lives at risk?
Revenge.
Who would take revenge on Father?
The remaining subjects of the former king.
- Ji Gwan. - Sir.
If they are the remnants of the former king...
Who do you think their leader is?
Sir?
The former king is dead. Who could they be serving now?
The former king's daughter, Princess So Hee.
But Princess So Hee is already dead.
Has anyone confirmed her body?
Yes, the prime minister's guard has confirmed the body himself.
Actually, he has only seen her remains at her grave.
He didn't see her body.
Secretly find the princess without anyone noticing.
The princess is dead.
I confirmed it.
It was only her remains. How are you so sure?
I saw something that only belonged to her.
I did hear about your love story with the princess.
I can't believe that she is dead until I see it with my own eyes.
Then...
Find the princess.
Tae Pyung, go call So Moo Young.
Oh, he is one of my favorites.
I want him to do something for me today.
Today?
Did you call sir?
Who do you think is behind this?
I only follow orders. I don't think.
I'm sure that it's the followers of the former king.
Actually, I'm not sure. But I'm going to kill anyone who looks suspicious.
Follow me. I will help you see your first blood today.
He is the leader of the followers of the former king.
I'm going to behead him today and display it in the market place.
You are going to kill him.
Sir?
- Director. - It's okay. It's not hard.
It's only hard the first time. Then it is easier than using your chopsticks.
Half of the work we do is assassinations.
You can't survive in the agency if you can't kill someone.
Here.
- Open the cell. - Yes, sir.
Now! Kill him with your sword.
You could be merciful by killing him instantly in one swing.
Stop.
He is...
Oh, so he's the one you chose?
Father's gift.
Yes.
So I make the call whether he lives or dies.
Why are you trying to make the follower of the former king on your side?
Didn't we learn that we should be able to ally even
those who killed our parents if they are useful.
You know, sometimes I'm not even sure whose side you're even on.
Are you really on Father's side?
Or are you just pretending to be?
It won't go according to your plan.
What the hell did I do? Why are you taking me?
You should drink no matter how busy you are.
You're going to pass out if you work so hard on a hot day like today.
Stop it.
We have no idea where the rebels are. Let's go drink.
How do they expect us to find them?
You don't even know the name or the face?
We don't even know where they live.
They are going to take just anyone and torture them.
Let's go drink first.
- That's good. - Goodbye.
The security at the palace has gotten lax, because all of the soldiers are out searching.
Captain So Sa Bun is here.
We need to get him out as soon as possible.
As soon as possible? I thought we were going to
get him out after he gained Yun Choong's trust.
Situations have changed. We don't know when Yun Nam Seng will kill him.
We must hurry up.
What do we do now?
Fortunately, I have the night shift tomorrow.
It will be easy for us to get to the jail.
We will get in this way and then save the Captain.
Then we're going to get out through the secret passageway.
Wouldn't it be dangerous?
It will be better for you to leave the palace after we get this done.
We never know when the Assistant Director is going to recognize you.
He hasn't noticed yet.
I need to hang in there as long as I can.
Who are you?
I'm So Moo Young from Joye Agency.
I was on my way back after my night shift.
I have this terrible stomach ache.
Can I use the bathroom back there?
Go back to Joye.
No one gets in here after one a.m.
Please! Just this once.
I really have to go.
You don't go to the bathroom, man?
Please have a heart.
The spy we sent to Moo Young's hometown is back.
We found his nanny and his martial art teacher.
But...
When they tried to find his friend as you ordered, they couldn't find any.
You can fake the past.
But you cannot make fake friends.
I'm going out for a walk.
So Moo Young.
Yes?
What are you doing here?
It's my shift for night patrol.
What are you doing here so late, sir?
So Moo Young. I have something I want to ask you.
Yes, sir.
You said that you were from Daeja?
Yes, sir.
Do you have someone that you want to protect?
No one in particular.
Do you have one?
She is dead. I killed her.
Fire! Fire!
Captain!
Boo Chi!
We have to get out now.
There are people we need to save.
Fire! Fire!
Fire!
Who are you?
Spare us!
Boo Chi!
It's that way!
Fire!
Moo Young!
Are you all right?
Moo Young.
Are you awake?
I said that you need to see a doctor.
Why are you so stubborn?
I just passed out from the fall.
You're so unfriendly.
Where is the assistant director?
Are you all right, sir?
Who did this?
Fortunately, the wound is not deep.
The wound is not deep, but I think it's better to show it to the doctor.
I heard that So Moo Young got hurt while trying to protect you. I think I was mistaken.
At the opening ceremony, I threw a dagger at the enemy. But So Moo Young blocked it.
I thought that she could be a double agent.
I guess I was mistaken.
You have suffered immensely.
It's good to see you again.
Uncle Sa Bun.
Cho Hee! You've grown so much.
I'm ashamed to see you.
All these years, I've done nothing but hide.
But you could have saved up your strength.
It's time for you to stand up.
Thank you for leading the Golden Flower Agency in my place.
I have much to thank you for.
You were alive!
You were alive too, Father.
I heard that it was Boo Chi that carried out my funeral.
I thought that you were dead, Son.
I have no time for a funeral.
I had to carry what you had left.
I traveled around the country and gathered allies.
That's the written pledge of the captain of the Golden Flower Agency of Jolbon.
This is the pledge written by the captain of Gaemo.
This is the pledge written by the captain of Shin.
The Joye underground prison was set on fire and all the prisoners have escaped.
Who started the fire?
Who could it be? We should have killed him earlier.
Who are we talking about?
The prisoner that Choong has chosen to persuade.
Do you know who I am?
He is the leader of the former king's followers, So Sa Bun.
Did you say the followers of the former king?
If we just try to bury this, we will just become the source of laughter for everyone.
Father! Choong was in charge of the Joye underground prison.
It's not too late to punish him after we catch them and find out who they are.
The emblem drawn on Yang Jin Wook at the victory monument incident.
I'm sure that emblem is the emblem of the former king's followers.
I believe that they are active again.
If it is them, then they must have had a good reason to.
They are serving someone or for something.
So I dispatched agents to confirm the princess's death.
Princess?
Instead of finding the princess who could be dead
it will be better to monitor the warlords that were close to the former king.
Proceed covertly.
Yes, Father.
Father, are we just going to bury this?
We will never.
I don't care if it's the king's followers, the princess, or the king's ghost. Get them.
Bring them in front of me and kill them in my sight.
I will be watching who gets this done first.
You didn't receive the tea leaves I sent you?
They are the tea leaves that you once sent me to help me sleep.
I sent them back for you.
I heard that you have trouble sleeping these days.
Don't get me wrong. I don't spy on people.
There are a thousand ears in the palace. I can hear everything even when I do nothing.
I don't care what you're planning. But I advise you to stop.
Plan? How could a puppet plan?
I can't plan anything, but I can stand by and watch.
You could let me do that at the very least.
If they are the followers of the former king...
Then their base must be close to Pyongyang.
Where could that be?
I think this might help.
Do you remember the weapons smuggler?
He died from torture.
Where is the weapon hideout he spoke about?
It's right outside the city wall.
Thanks.
It's nothing.
But you should listen to the entire story.
Are we going somewhere?
Yes, we're attacking the base of the resistance.
I have them.
Is the Assistant Director coming too?
He is out. The director will come with us himself for this mission.
You think they will fall for our trap?
We will have to wait.
Wait? What wait everyday?
You're a man of patience.
He was not beaten to death. He was going to die anyway.
Could he be treated if he had money?
No way. Not even the legendary doctor, Hwa Ta, could have treated him.
I saw him in the prison.
I'm sure he was tortured badly.
It seems that he tried to hold it out as long as he could, so they would buy it.
He did it for his children.
We can live like this.
But we need to leave Koguryo better for the children.
They are coming.
They have just left the city wall.
How many? How many of them?
We will need to bring in as many as we can.
What about the princess?
I cannot confirm it yet.
Come, you bastards. I will make sure they all die.
Are you guys ready?
Don't worry.
It will be easy as taking a piss.
But your piss is only this much.
What? You've seen me?
The princess must be among them. You have to be careful.
The director took three squads for a mission.
To where?
He wants to take the credit for the whole thing.
He has taken all the important men of Joye.
What are you talking about?
You will need to find another way.
He is already working hard to make you responsible for the prison break.
If he even arrests the resistance today.
I don't think I can bare watching his arrogant face.
Oh there is one more piece of information.
The dead smuggler didn't die from torture.
He was already going to die from his lung disease.
A dying man was arrested for smuggling.
He confessed about their base and died?
The sword and flower pattern.
I think it's a typical tactic to use a dying spy.
Come with me, Tae Pyung.
We will walk from here.
Are you looking for me?
No?
You looked like you were waiting for someone.
I was wondering if the assistant director was not coming.
Of course he's not coming. Today is my day.
There!
This is a trap.
Everyone get out!
Stop the arrows!
This is a trap. How could you be so reckless?
We must retreat.
Retreat?
We must kill them all!
Director!
Retreat! Protect the director!
Hurry up!
Yeah, you're good, but look around you.
We can kill their assistant director.
I said retreat!
Princess.
No!
Capture him alive.
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