Jamyunggo
Jung ryu won
Jung kyung ho
Pack min young
Lee joo hyun
Part 13
EXECUTlON OF MO YANGHAE
That feels good.
l'm sorry l soiled your tub with my filth.
ls there anything you need?
Put some makeup on me.
l may not look my best
but l want to look decent when l meet my husband.
Allow me.
l'll do it.
MO YANGHAE
Put my hair up.
l don't want any hair getting in the way
when he chops my head off.
MO HASO
LAHEE Do l have to go as well?
l don't want to see my aunt getting killed.
WANG JASlL People say it's too cruel to watch
but they peek from between theirfingers.
lt's not only pretty things that attract attention.
CHlSO / Wang Jasil's maid There must be a big crowd.
Some people walk miles with a picnic basket to watch it.
l'm not going.
You've already seen everything there is.
You should be stronger.
Don't remind me of Uncle.
l want to erase the whole thing.
The sight of blood shouldn't scare you.
No.
That's what it means to be a king.
Half of him is a tyrant the other half is a virtuous king.
Half of him is blood and the other half is kindness.
A king whom his people are not afraid of
can't keep his throne.
And you're a woman.
You can't have your people look down on you.
You should be lucky you have no siblings.
What if Jamyung is alive?
Who says such nonsense? She's dead.
Stop!
MAJO Why are there two coffins?
This one is for my sister-in-law
and l've also brought my brother's body.
WANG HOL l thought he should see how you kill his wife.
And what are those?
DO CHAL Those are our coffins.
We lost our master and his wife.
We have no reason to live.
We'll all kill ourselves at the execution site.
We'll need something to carry our shameful bodies.
Your Majesty!
Brother-in-law...
Your Majesty...
CHOl Ll
You've grown a lot.
Hol!
lt's Lady Mo!
Lady Mo!
So she wants to appear as the kind queen?
l'm on my own from here.
Do you have any last words?
Sew up my head beautifully so l won't scare off my husband.
And don't bury any of my maids with me.
My husband might get confused
and wouldn't find me among them.
You're very kind to spare your maids' lives.
Since l'm indebted to you
let me tell you something in return.
Don't trust that wench.
Nevertake your eyes off of her.
Sister-in-law!
Lady Mo!
Shut up!
lt's a happy day when l'll be joining my husband.
How dare you show yourtears?
You've committed a grand treason by attempting
to kill Queen Wang.
You've committed murder by starting a fire
and killing 30 innocent lives.
You're also guilty of rebellion
by throwing our people into confusion.
Although the lattertwo crimes were not intentional
it cannot be pardoned.
Tachi and Budal will be cut
in half fortheir crimes
YOCHAM / punishment of cutting the body in half and Lady Mo will be beheaded.
Executioner carry out the execution.
Stop teasing her and slay her.
Hol.
Wang Hol!
yes, Sister-in-law...
Don't be a crybaby.
Open your eyes and witness it well...
...you must avenge our deaths.
Will you let your sister-in-law die?
But l can't do that.
But she's like a motherto you.
She's raised you since you were a newborn baby.
That's why l can't do it.
Sister-in-law... is like a motherto me.
But that's the only way you can save her.
Stop the execution!
Master why are you stopping the execution?
No one can kill my sister-in-law without my permission.
No one can be an exception from the law.
Only the husband can petition his wife's crimes.
My sister-in-law is now my wife.
Hol!
A LEVlRATE MARRlAGE / Marrying brother's wife when the brother dies A levirate marriage.
A LEVlRATE MARRlAGE / Marrying brother's wife when the brother dies You little...
l Wang Hol the master of Younghojangwon
petition Mo Yanghae my wife's crimes.
l'll accept the punishment by law given on me.
So you cannot kill Mo Yanghae without my permission.
How dare you...?
Have you lost your mind?
l'll be a good boy for the rest of your life.
Please marry me Sister-in-law.
That old witch snatched up my Hol?
Drink some cold tea and calm down Your Majesty.
Where is Mo Yanghae?
YULGUHUN / Wang Hol's residence Master Hol took her to Yulguhun.
Give my massage to Ryuji.
She must never cross Yeolsu River again.
Make sure she never leaves the city walls.
l must keep my eyes on her.
Yes, Your Majesty.
What do l do...
She's already escaped my sight...
l must prepare for Hol's wedding.
Good idea.
You must prepare for his wedding.
They were called the Happy Joy Troupe right?
l'll hire the circus troupe Jamyung's in.
Your Majesty.
l'll hire them to perform at Hol's wedding.
Find out which of the girls is Jamyung.
We've lost a lot of time
but we should put an end to it before Mo Haso finds out.
You shouldn't get personally involved.
Hire someone else to do the job.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Yes...
l think there was a girl who resembled Mo Haso.
Levirate marriage...
l admire him for his courage to save his sister-in-law.
Find out what we need forthe wedding.
Do you like Lady Mo?
She's a majestic lady. She's smart and brave.
We all owe her a debt of gratitude.
We must be good to her.
But l'm afraid we'll incur Queen Wang's wrath.
Let me tell you something.
Yes.
Don't trust her.
Nevertake your eyes off of Jasil even for a second.
Lady is something troubling you?
We must be discreet about finding Jamyung.
BANSUJUN / Wang Jasil's chamber Don't let Jasil find out we're looking for her.
CHA CHASUNG MlCHU
You use coins in Nakrang too?
You want the rest of the payment in gold?
No not at all.
The value of gold has gone down.
No one can afford such extravagance.
Coins are easierto use.
You're a smart lady.
NEWPASS / lssued by the country You'll need a pass to cross the border.
You even brought us this valuable pass...
You've prepared everything.
What does it say?
l can read ''Happy Joy...''
SEA BORDER ENTRANCE GATE Just present this before we aboard the ship right?
SEA BORDER ENTRANCE GATE That's right.
You made the right decision.
Awedding cannot be celebrated without circus acts.
Of course.
We'll put on our best acts so you can look
forward to it.
You can have them now.
You keep them.
Why?
You were yelling and screaming that they were yours.
- l'm sorry. - Forget it.
We'd have sold them a long time ago if we really wanted it.
They're yours so take.
l had hoped you'd neverfind out
but l guess it's Heaven's will that you know.
You'll need something to find your parents.
PUKU / Jamyung's new name We're not going to look forthem.
Throw them away or sell them for some candy then.
HANKAl / llpum's new name Give us a few free days when we go to Nakrang.
We can't stay long since the pass is good for only one trip.
We only get to stay a week so use the time wisely.
You won't regret it?
l won't.
Puku.
lt's not your robe. lt's mine.
Mom and Dad hated me more.
They didn't stab you to die.
The current will take it won't it?
Yes. Let's not look for our parents.
Let's not ask them why they abandoned us.
Let's just consider Cha Chasung and Michu our parents.
Cha Chasung feels like a father sometimes but not Michu.
lt's okay. l have you.
You're much betterthan a mom and dad put together.
You meet the people you're destined to meet anyway.
lt's him again.
Do l know you?
l thought you kids might waiting for me.
Why we would do that?
HOGOK/ Royalty of former Nakrang Army Because we're destined to meet.
You won't regret it?
Not now at least.
Then again
even if you burn it
and throw it away
you can't control destiny.
Sir what did you mean by that?
Even if you're separated by mountains and oceans
you'll meet if you're meant to meet.
Oryou won't recognize him even if he's
right underyour nose.
You are very smart.
Can you teach me to read?
Read? They are nothing but useless.
They'll just give you headaches.
l'll teach you how to use a sword.
What?
l'll teach how to wield a sword spears and bow and arrow.
l'll teach you how to lead an army how to kill!
Sir how can you say such things...
You don't believe me?
Because l can't walk?
Well...
There's this girl l don't like
but not enough to kill.
And l don't plan to kill anybody.
Teaching you has nothing to do with my physical condition.
And fate will take you want to the one you want to kill.
That's not up to you.
SONG SUJlRYUN
SONG MAESEOLSU
PRlNCE HODONG You should make peace with your mother now.
YEORANG l feel sorry for her growing old alone.
She's reaping what she sowed.
l meant you should join forces
with her and keep Sujiryun at bay.
Having Maeseolsu as an ally
will benefit you ratherthan as an enemy.
Maeseolsu and you are both lonely.
You two can be like real mother and son.
l can never do that Aunt.
l, hodong, obey your command and go to Nakrang as your envoy.
SONG OKGU CHU BALSO / Executive Officer of Goguryeo's southern district l Song Okgu will accompany His Highness.
l Chu Balso will leave for Nakrang.
EUL DUJl / Senior Head Officer of National Administration Chu Balso accompany the prince
EUL DUJl / Senior Head Officer of National Administration to Yulguhun as well.
Attend Wang Goeng's funeral and Wang Hol's wedding.
Yes My Lord.
Father-in-law.
Yes, Your Majesty.
The fate is on your shoulders to realize Hodong's marriage
to Choi Li's daughter.
KlNG DAEMUSHlN You must make the union and keep our people
from becoming thieves.
l'll do my best.
l'll hold you responsible if you fail to bring about this marital union.
You'll also have to hold the prince liable.
l've heard that the prince beat up Choi Li's daughter
on his last trip to Nakrang.
l doubt this wedding will be an easy task.
l wouldn't send you if it were easy.
Rest your worry.
l won't let you or Goguryeo down.
Everyone's here. Let's sit down.
What's so urgent you needed to see as well?
Goguryeo sent a letter requesting an entry fortheir envoy.
They did? But they were just here.
Song Okgu the chief of the Biryuna tribe
Prince Hodong and Chu Balso will be coming.
They're no ordinary envoys if Song Okgu is coming.
They must've stated their reason forthe visit.
They proposed a marriage.
They want Lahee for Hodong's wife.
What?
No!
Lahee is the only heir to Nakrang's throne.
We can't sacrifice her in a marriage of convenience.
Who'll be there to succeed you?
Wife.
l also disagree.
From my previous encounter with him
l've decided he's not someone who'll make Lahee happy.
We need a friendly relation with Goguryeo for now.
We've lost more than
20000 troops in our war with Liu Xian.
l understand the obligation of a princess.
l understand she must sacrifice herself
forthe sake of her kingdom but...
Lahee is a compassionate girl.
She must meet a loving man to love and be loved.
There must be another way.
Please don't sacrifice Lahee.
How do you feel about Hodong?
You're fat and ugly.
Why can't you answer me?
Are you embarrassed?
You vicious wench.
l hate girls who think they can wield a sword.
So what?
What l hate even more is one of those wenches
who's even vicious.
Maybe Lahee likes Hodong.
No. l don't like jerk like him!
l'll throw myself into the Yeolsu River
if you make me marry that jerk.
Lahee.
That's no way for a princess to talk.
Don't beat so fast.
Hey l said don't beat so fast!
l don't like that jerk.
l hate him.
GUNSl / Time between 8:30 PM- 9:30 PM Nine o'clock.
Your Majesty it's gotten late.
lt has.
You're to visit
SOYOJUN Song Sujiryun's chamber Queen Suriyun's chambertonight.
l guess.
She did stop menstruating.
How can that be? She's still young.
Sometimes stress can bring
early menstruation.
Awoman's body is mysterious.
She can start menstruating again.
When you grow old and can no longer bear children
and l'm still alive l'll hold you as my queen.
Your Majesty His Majesty is here.
That's very strong liquor you're drinking.
Did you come to keep your promise?
Aran Hodong's birthmother was an ordinary woman.
She wasn't as beautiful or as strong as you.
She never even mentioned the word ''Buyeo'' to me.
l could sleep peacefully by her side.
l could sleep through the night till the morning.
Will you let me sleep peacefully by your side?
Will you forsake the Biryuna tribe who has forsaken you?
yes, Your Majesty.
Then will you sincerely become Hodong's mother?
yes, Your Majesty.
Drink.
Why are you crying Your Majesty?
lt's the day you've won His Majesty's heart.
You should be happy.
l have to be strong.
lf there's an ounce of woman left in me
who's willing to give into the king l must beat her.
You must snap me back to my senses if l get weak.
Why must you choose such a difficult path?
Because l have to produce a son.
Because l have to protect my son from the king and Hodong.
Because l have to make my son the next King of Goguryeo.
Must you do that?
l've gave up being Muhyul's woman.
l'll live as the mother of Goguryeo.
Your Majesty.
This is the reason of my life.
You don't have the courage to kill me?
What's the use of killing someone who's already dead?
You'll grow older and l'll become king.
Live as you are now.
Stay cooped up in a room as if you don't exist.
lt's too late. Too late!
l don't need love!
Hatred is the only thing that keeps me alive.
So l can tie Hodong's coffin with this ribbon.
When will you stop throwing up?
l even put that expensive ginger up their noses
so they wouldn't get sick and...
They've arrived?
yes, Your Majesty.
What's this?
lt's snake poison.
Leave no trace of it on the body.
But snake poison will turn a body black and make it swell up.
How can l not leave a trace?
Use a needle it inject it in her orthink of a way.
Think of a way to find Jamyung among them.
lf anything goes wrong
l'll take his life and yours instead.
l'm a man of my word.
l won't fail you ever again Your Majesty.
YULGUHUN Wang Hol's residence
What a mansion.
This is the house of the second most powerful man
next only to the king himself.
Then they'll give us a lot of food too.
You can think about food later.
You should first think about
how not to embarrass yourself at the show.
Right Puku?
But l threw everything up and l'm hungry now.
You should bathe them first.
Why?
We have to wash the stench out of them
when in the presence of the queens.
The queens will be here too?
And why do you care?
Just go wash up before you pass yourfleas to Her Majesties.
All right!
SUKCHANGPO / strong grass that kills lice and fleas SUKGAP/ soap l brought you soap and flea repellant.
What do l do?
l can't check them one by one for a scar on their chest.
l'm grateful for the generous gift.
l'll write a letter of gratitude to the king
but please convey my gratitude as well.
Father will be very pleased.
The palace is bustling with my brother-in-law's wedding today.
l'll throw a banquet in your honor another day.
l'll also escort the prince to attend the wedding.
Thank you.
GOCHUGA / Chief of the tribe the highest title among the tribes l wish to speak to Chief Song privately.
GOCHUGA / Chief of the tribe the highest title among the tribes Yes Your Majesty?
Princess please hurry.
l said no. l don't want to eat.
Your Majesty.
How long has it been?
lt's been four days.
Why won't you eat?
Well l'm not feeling well.
l have diarrhea and upset stomach.
- Summon the doctor. -Yes Your Majesty.
Let her be if she doesn't want to eat.
But it's already been four days.
She's been eating well until now.
Few days without food won't kill her.
What's that on yourface?
HAEDE / Seaweed l was eating haede...
How did it end up on my face...
Lahee are you getting ready for Prince Hodong?
No l'm not.
Starving yourself won't help you lose weight.
You'll make yourself sick.
She'll lose weight if she doesn't eat.
But you can't marry Prince Hodong.
l'm not doing this because of Prince Hodong.
l don't care.
Don't waste yourtime. Get ready to go to the wedding.
Whatever!
Jasil why do you embarrass her like that?
l have someone else in mind for Lahee's husband.
lt's best not to give herfalse hope.
Someone else?
Lahee must marry Hol.
Jasil what are you saying?
He'll be the master of Younghojangwon
and its seven southern prefectures.
lsn't Hol good enough for Lahee?
You know what l mean.
He's marrying Lady Mo.
This marriage is just a ploy to keep Mo Yanghae alive.
Just remember.
Hol will marry Lahee
and Lahee will become the Queen of Nakrang.
l'm not asking you side with us forever.
Please hold King Daemushin until such a time
when our interests take different paths.
What can the Biryuna tribe offeryou?
Do not give King Daemushin
yourtroops forthe next seven years.
And what will you give us in return?
Be it a prince from your daughter oryour niece
we'll keep Prince Hodong in check until a prince
of the Biryuna blood is born.
l have to say...
...my son-in-law has a valid reason forfearing you.
lf l deem Goguryeo is in danger
l'll be the first to cross the border ready to fight.
lf l deem Nakrang is in danger
l'll support Prince Hodong.
Princess.
Have you been well Princess?
Princess!
Don't follow me! Don't call me!
Stop. ljust want to apologize.
Go away. l don't want your apology!
lt hurts.
lt's yourfault.
That must hurt. Let me take a look.
Don't touch me!
Why? What's the matter?
lt's none of your concern. l'm just feeling weak.
Princess Lahee are you hungry?
l am. Why? A princess can't be hungry?
You're too funny.
Put me down!
You'll fall again.
l'll put you down when l see maids.
But l'm heavy.
You're not as heavy as l thought.
Put me down!
Stop screaming. l can't carry you even if l want to
because l'm afraid people will hear us.
You are lying.
Don't go hungry.
Why is it any of your concern?
Because you'll be my queen.
lt'll make me sad if you fall sick.
l never said l'd marry you.
Maybe you don't know
but you were mine the minute you were born.
Don't kid yourself.
Don't you even think you can have Hol.
Why? Does my taking a young husband
at this age botheryou?
Come to your senses younger sister-in-law.
What? Younger sister-in-law?
You are my younger brother's wife aren't you?
Jasil!
The failure has nothing but excuses.
My brother lost to my husband and you lost to me.
Do you have to ruin Younghojangwon
which my brother worked so hard to establish?
You want me to kill myself?
Not right now.
Hol will become Lahee's husband someday.
You do it when the right time comes.
l promise you one thing.
l'll make sure Hol kills you with his own hands.
And l'll keep this until that day.
l doubt your plan will come true.
But pay your respects until then.
l'm the queen of Nakrang and your older sister-in-law.
Your Majesty let me pay my respects to you.
Sister-in-law life must be very bitterforyou.
Oh no.
l have taken youryounger brother as my husband.
Life is so sweet.
You there.
lt's the queen.
Hello Queen.
Puku your name was Puku right?
Yes.
l was wondering if it was you when l heard
they hired a circus troupe from Dongmohyun.
l put this ribbon on so l can show you when l see you.
l never wear it because l don't want it to get dirty.
lt looks very pretty on you.
But can l tie it foryou?
Really?
Mom.
Do you recognize her?
Yes.
Then you should apologize to her.
But a princess can't...
Lahee.
lt's all right Queen. l've forgotten all about it.
All right. l'm in a good mood and Mom wants me to do it.
l'm sorry the othertime.
Do you want to be my maid?
What?
You don't have to do anything dangerous.
You'll wear pretty clothes eat good food and get paid too.
l'll have plenty to eat in the palace?
Fine.
l'll tell them not to bury you with me when l die.
Do you want to be my maid?
Then can my brother live with me in the palace?
Right you had a brother.
But no man but the king can live in the palace.
Really?
yes, the men who live in the palace are not real men.
Then?
Lahee.
They have to... be castrated.
No way!
No way. You can't do that to my brother!
l'll just stay in the circus.
Don't ever say that again!
She's funny Mom.
Yes. She's cute.
Did you find out who the girl is?
Yes l marked her pajamas.
Bring me herthings when you're done.
All right.
You'll make me a king's bodyguard
when things go well right?
Just don't make a mistake.
Or we'll both be dead.
l can't do that.
Come here.
You do it. You'll be the strongman.
But it's not funny if a man does a strongman show.
lt'll be more entertaining if a pretty girl like you does the show.
The audience will adore you.
But l'm not strong enough to cut this chain.
You can do it.
You have super strength.
Really?
Hold this. lt'll seem really light to you.
lt's really light.
l told you!
XlANG YU / King of Cho Kingdom known as the strongest man You're a mighty strongman who put King Xiang Yu to shame.
Furrow your brows as if it's heavy
and show your muscles and break the chain with all your might.
Try it.
l've seen you do it so l know what to do.
But l think l need more practice.
Can't l do it starting the next performance?
You don't need practice.
You'll do it fine with talent and secret skills.
l'll bring more chains and share my secrets.
You have make faces a lot.
Practice.
Prince.
yes, l'm watching.
You're awesome.
l've never seen a girl like you.
l'm a strongman.
A strongman who could put King Xiang Yu to shame.
l think you are.
What's your name?
Puku.
All right Puku. l was looking for someone like you.
Why?
lt bothers me that you're a girl but...
Come with me to Goguryeo.
Be my bodyguard.
Don't touch me.
How dare you? He's the prince.
Prince?
He is?
ENVOYCHAMBER JlNYANG PALACE
What's the matter?
lt's so funny.
There are so many funny things in Nakrang.
Take Wang Hol who married his sister-in-law for instance.
But a levirate marriage is common in Goguryeo too.
And that funny princess who starves herself.
But the funniest thing is that girl.
Puku who puts King Xiang Yu to shame.
Why wouldn't she go to Goguryeo with me?
She said she couldn't have her brother castrated.
You scared me.
ls it done?
Myori...
Myori.
What's wrong?
Myori!
To Puku?
Tell herto hold onto it if she's no longer angry.
Tell her she should never forget where she comes from.
Myori what's wrong?
Cha Chasung, Michu!
Because... of you...
Are you certain this time?
yes, Your Majesty.
lt took a long time but she came back.
l'm sorry Mo Haso.
Oh no...
Be quiet.
We'll be kicked out of here penniless if they find this out.
What a catastrophe...
We've seen kids die all the time.
We'll bury her in the mountain before sun comes up.
l know...
l saw him...
l saw who killed her.
Puku what are you saying?
l think she died because of me.
l know she did.
Nonsense. You dreamt the whole thing.
But she said so...
Hangkai.
You came to learn how to use a sword?
yes, teach me how to use a sword, spear and bow.
l'll also teach you how to lead an army.
ls avenge your reason?
Not because l want to kill someone.
lt's because l'm afraid l'll be killed.
Fine!
Bow to me three times.
Puku you're my pupil from now on.
A pupil doesn't betray herteacher.
lf you do you may kill me.
yes, Teacher.
35 AD 5 years later
Puku!
You're no match for me now Teacher.
Prince!
What is it?
They say Queen Maeseolsu might be pregnant.
Don't kid around. She's an old granny now.
lt's true. lt's a message from Princess Yeorang.
Where is the queen?
Part 14
PUKU / Jamyung
There. Satisfied?
You can't go to Nakrang.
You told me l could go if l pass the test.
You can't stop me now.
What you're wielding isn't a real sword.
Teacher.
HOGOK Royalty of former Nakrang Army A sword that hasn't seen blood is only a toy.
You shouldn't mess with mere trickery.
This waterflows to Nakrang right?
To Myori?
l couldn't even give herflowers back then.
We were busy running away.
HANKAl / llpum lt was herfate.
You should forget her now.
And if l do? Will that bring me peace?
l don't think so.
That's not true peace.
l'm too ignorant to say it better
but even if you cover up trash you can't cover up the stench.
Maybe we forget too many things in life.
But what are we supposed to remember... and forget?
Well what are we supposed to remember?
What are you thinking about?
Myori?
Nothing.
What do you want to remember?
The days l spend with you are all precious to me.
Same here. What do you want to forget?
Everything that pains Puku.
Same here.
People are hardest creature to control.
CHA CHASUNG Leader of Troupe Happy Joy MlCHU / Cha chasung's wife That's right.
CHA CHASUNG Leader of Troupe Happy Joy MlCHU / Cha chasung's wife Even if the emperor wants
CHA CHASUNG Leader of Troupe Happy Joy MlCHU / Cha chasung's wife her as his concubine
it's her choice if she doesn't want to be one.
Hey that's not the same.
Why not? lt's all the same to me.
l'm sure Puku can look out for herself.
l said a sword that hasn't seen blood is just a toy.
Puku will die if she goes to Nakrang.
But what else can we do?
Hangkai will leave if Puku leaves.
Then ourtroupe will go out of business.
We don't want to let her go either.
SOSO MEMBER OF HAPPYJOY
We should at least bring Myori's killer
to her grave and make him apologize.
Does Myori who's already dead want revenge?
l want to ask him who's behind it.
Did our parents do it?
Aren't you curious?
l'm not.
Liar.
My parents have my heart when we left Nakrang.
l never want to think about them again.
And l want you to do the same.
You nearly died.
Puku.
l was the one who was stabbed in the heart.
Myori didn't die because of you.
l understand your position. But l'm different.
l'll find them and show myself.
l'm the daughteryou stabbed in the heart with a coral hairpin.
l'm Puku the daughter you tried to kill at Yulguhun.
l don't know what my real name is but l am your daughter.
And what will that change?
l didn't die. ''l'm sorry to disappoint you.''
l'll laugh in their faces and then forget them.
Siryou know who Puku's parents are don't you?
Just who are those terrible people?
You once said you caused the fall of your kingdom.
What does Puku have...
Shut your mouths before l rip them apart!
What would ignoramuses like you understand?
My goodness.
You're so loud. You scared me.
JEOMYO PlGLET
l'm just a piglet and Puku is just Puku.
You just make sure she doesn't go to Nakrang.
Pig...
LlU LlNG / Minister of Han China Liu Xian's nephew Why don't we send that Puku girl to Nakrang?
She can fight Princess Lahee overthe throne and
they can kill each other.
That won't appease King Liu Xian's fury.
You have something bigger in your mind?
yes, we will let Jamyung kill Princess Lahee.
l'll let Choi Li taste the pain of
losing what's most dearto him.
Then Choi Li will also die by Jamyung's hands.
But what if Choi Li's daughter insists on going to Nakrang?
She hasn't mastered the skill to sneak into the palace.
Choi Li renamed King Liu Xian's palace and is living there.
After l teach Jamyung the ins and outs of the palace...
l don't know why l feel so antsy every time l see that man.
l feel the same.
ljust got this bad feeling from him
from the first time l saw him.
l think he knows where you two came from.
l think l saw him a long long time ago...
But Puku likes him.
lt's not right for a pupil to be suspicious of his teacher
but l think l should look into him.
Yes.
You should find out whether he's a good guy
or a bad guy yourself.
Puku you think a needle and a sword are the same thing
because they're both pointy? You can't sew.
What are you embroidering? You don't know how to write.
ljust drew what l remember.
GOOD FORTUNE Let's see.
These letters were embroidered on your baby robe.
yes, it means good fortune.
Teachertold me.
ls this forthat man?
Yes.
So you'll go to Nakrang no matter what we say?
l have to go.
What do you want?
There's something we have to tell you before you leave.
The thing stabbed in your chest was a coral hairpin of all things.
We're just afraid that the people who tried to
kill you must've been very powerful people.
You're pretty good with a sword and you're light enough to jump
but when you're faced with a hundred a thousand troops...
l can beat them.
Don't be arrogant.
You should flee when you're cornered.
Cha Chasung and l will teach you everything about running away
hiding and putting on a disguise.
Really?
You're grossing me out.
You don't complain when he kisses you.
You don't like women?
Of course not!
Arms straight.
This isn't flour?
lt's the real thing.
l'll do it.
She's a girl. She's not strong enough...
What if she's captured alone?
You have to believe in yourself.
All humans have super strength in them.
They can even lift a wagon when they're in danger.
Hold it.
You're no ordinary princess.
You must lead your army on the battlefields
and bring your generals to yourfeet.
LAHEE Choi Li and Wang Jasil's daughter
l'll first bring you to my feet General Wang Hol.
WANG HOL / Wang Jasil's brother Mo Yanghae's husband Men and women are different in strength.
WANG HOL / Wang Jasil's brother Mo Yanghae's husband You'll surely be defeated in a long match.
WANG HOL / Wang Jasil's brother Mo Yanghae's husband Don't let your guard down.
LETHAL POlNTS / Weakness point in body You must aim foryour opponents' lethal points
LETHAL POlNTS / Weakness point in body and kill them quickly.
l'm ready Uncle.
The triceps.
lnhyeok.
Abdomen.
Back muscle.
- Kihae. - Kihae.
- Daehweng. - Daehweng.
-Yujung. -Yujung.
Hold steady.
Your legs are your pillars
and your core is the source of your power.
l'm about to pee.
Hey your life depends on it.
This will save your life someday.
l'm sorry.
Gluteus, Maximus.
All together now!
That was great Princess.
lt was to be expected Teacher.
Did you send someone for my father?
yes, Your Majesty.
SONG MAESEOLSU King Daemushin's Queen l can't keep fooling His Majesty l'm gaining weight.
Don't worry.
GOCHUGA / The highest title among the tribes Song Okgu's title Chief Song will come foryou in three days at the latest.
GOCHUGA / The highest title among the tribes Song Okgu's title How dare you stop me?
You can't go in Your Majesty.
Get out of my way.
But the queen is very ill...
Please leave Your Majesty.
Do you not have need foryour hands?
That was some entrance Your Majesty.
You never liked me in the Biryuna tribe.
Have you forgotten that l'm now the queen?
You came.
SONG SUJlRYUN / Song Maeseolsu's cousin King Daemushin's second Queen lt's been a while since l heard you were ill
SONG SUJlRYUN / Song Maeseolsu's cousin King Daemushin's second Queen but l was kept from seeing you.
SONG SUJlRYUN / Song Maeseolsu's cousin King Daemushin's second Queen So l forced my way in today.
How nice of you. Have a seat.
You were ill but you seemed to have gained weight.
Women gain weight with age.
Put it down.
yes, Your Majesty.
UHSOOGWAN / Palace culinary They butchered a cow yesterday
UHSOOGWAN / Palace culinary so l brought you fresh liver.
lt's good for menopausal women.
Have some.
l'll eat it later.
Please have a bite for my sake.
She's been feeling sick in the stomach lately...
Are you all right?
Your Majesty please keep it down.
Where are you going?
lsn't this a great news for Goguryeo?
The queen who was thought to have stopped menstruating
is pregnant.
We should let His Majesty know.
Sujiryun.
Jealousy is a foolish emotion.
lt'll ruin you and me both. We'll all die in the end.
Jealousy? l'm so happy l could cry.
Sujiryun you were a cousin l adored
and we're from the same family of the Biryuna tribe.
Men are not to be trusted.
Their lust and love will fade one day.
The only ones you can trust are your blood relatives.
How did you manage to deceive the king until now
when you're so scared of him?
You!
You'll die by my hands if you walk out right now.
Your Majesty!
Let go of me you wench!
Forgive me...
l'll take my punishment...
...after Her Majesty safely delivers her baby.
KlNG DAEMUSHlN / Hodong's father Third King of Goguryeo lt's been five years already.
KlNG DAEMUSHlN / Hodong's father Third King of Goguryeo Will Choi Li let my son Hodong grow old alone?
WU NARU / Hodong's Uncle Head of National Administration Maybe we should forget about that marriage.
Bring me the letter Choi Li sent with Song Okgu.
yes, Your Majesty.
Read it again.
l need to read between the lines more carefully.
yes, Your Majesty.
King Daemushin
l appreciate your proposal of marriage.
But my daughter is still too young
and l wish to delay my answer until my daughter is older.
WANGGEOM PALACE OF NAKRANG CHOl Ll'S STUDY We are brother countries
both descendants of Dangun Wanggeom.
Goguryeo is our closest neighbor.
CHOl Ll King of Nakrang father of Jamyung and Lahee Nakrang will maintain
CHOl Ll King of Nakrang father of Jamyung and Lahee friendly relations with Goguryeo.
CHOl Ll King of Nakrang father of Jamyung and Lahee Even if we must point swords at each other
we should avoid planting and harvesting times.
CHU BALSO / Executive Officer of Goguryeo's southern district A ruined harvest won't
CHU BALSO / Executive Officer of Goguryeo's southern district end in hunger only in Nakrang.
lt'll cause famine in Goguryeo as well.
EUNPO BORDER NAKRANG
TA HOTAE / General of Goguryeo Why did you bring so little food this time?
Nakrang isn't Goguryeo's food warehouse!
Why did you reduce the barley supply
when the Yeonna tribe's trading?
Nakrang also had a poor harvest this year.
Don't take it if you're not satisfied.
But Nakrang will openly trade with Goguryeo.
We will buy iron gold and horses
and in payment we will supply rice barley salt and whale oil.
That's the end of the letter.
EUL DUJl / Senior Head Officer of National Administration Hodong's former teacher There was little snow last winter
EUL DUJl / Senior Head Officer of National Administration Hodong's former teacher and they had a poor barley harvest.
They said they'll reduce the barley supply by half this year.
He's a smart one.
Choi Li understands very well that you can't give
too little ortoo much in orderto control a person.
He knows he has to give just enough to satisfy
the hunger so the other person won't have any complaints.
Queen Sujiryun was injured.
She was?
What did you just say?
Queen Maeseolsu is pregnant.
Congratulations Your Majesty.
Go and capture Song Maeseolsu.
Your Majesty she's the Queen of Goguryeo.
She's no longerthe queen.
She's a traitor who deceived me
and brought chaos to Goguryeo.
Catch her before she gets to the Biryuna tribe.
l'll kill her myself!
- l'll obey your command! - l'll obey your command!
BlRYUNA TRlBE SONG OKGU'S RESlDENCE
SONG OKGU / Chief of Biryuna Song Maeseolsu's Father Will l'll finally be getting a grandson?
SONG OKGU / Chief of Biryuna Song Maeseolsu's Father Goguryeo will have a prince who's born of my blood?
Your Majesty thank you!
Chief.
What is it?
The hawk is here.
His Majesty has ordered the queen's capture.
Gatherthe troops. l'll go to escort the queen.
What are we to do...
What are we to do about Prince Hodong?
What will happen to Goguryeo?
Muhyul's first queen is pregnant?
BUDAL / Second general According to our spy
BUDAL / Second general Muhyul sent out his army to kill his queen.
That cruel jerk.
HA HOGAE / General How can he kill his wife who's carrying his child?
He didn't earn his name for nothing.
An ordinary man's fury will ruin his family
but a king's fury will bring bloodshed.
Goguryeo will soon be swept up in bloodshed.
DOCHAL / Minister You have to now officially refuse
DOCHAL / Minister their marriage proposal.
Nakrang will support Hodong.
ADVlSOR TO THE KlNG / RYUJl Your Majesty
ADVlSOR TO THE KlNG / RYUJl you can't foretell Prince Hodong's future.
Pourthe drink.
As of today ourtreaty with Song Okgu is broken.
Nakrang will now support Hodong.
We must encourage Hodong to fight his brother.
lf l were in Goguryeo
l'd escort the queen safely to the Biryuna tribe.
Muhyul's queen must produce a son.
Will you let me rest peacefully by your side?
Will you forsake the Biryuna tribe
who has forsaken you?
yes, Your Majesty.
Then will you sincerely become Hodong's mother?
yes, Your Majesty.
l wished to befriend you in our old age...
Your Majesty the queen might produce a princess...
You!
You must not be remembered as the man who killed his wife!
Your Majesty!
Song Maeseolsu is no longer my queen.
She's just a tramp from the Biryuna tribe!
That despicable wench!
HODONG King Daemushin's son
You'll grow old and l'll become king.
Live as you are now.
Stay cooped up in a room as if you don't exist.
yes, l'll grow old quietly.
And l'll see for myself
how your arrogance will be the death of you.
Then l'll tie this ribbon on your coffin.
You've successfully...
...managed to deceive us all Your Majesty.
What were you praying for?
l was just reminiscing about the old times.
l wish to see your achievement in sword skills.
Bring me Song Maeseolsu.
lf you can't capture her alive
you may kill her on the spot.
Make sure she doesn't cross the Majasu River alive.
Father.
What?
Do you not feel the same way l do?
l don't like the queen.
But how can l kill her when l called her ''mother''...
l've already taught you the cruel sword.
And you have mastered the sword
you can kill your own flesh and blood with.
Please have mercy.
Why? Are you afraid?
l know it is your intention to empower me.
l have failed to bring the Biryuna tribe to my side
but the otherfourtribes are supporting me.
Should Song Maeseolsu produce a son
the fourtribes will turn their backs on you in a flash.
Then l will...
This is the King of Goguryeo's command.
Anyone who's deceived the king can't be forgiven.
Father.
Choose.
Will you give up your life
or bring me Song Maeseolsu?
General Wu is after her
but l'm sure he has Biryuna's spy among his men.
l know.
What about the men?
They're gathered outside the stable.
Why do you carry a sword in this time of the night?
l'm on my way to capture the traitor
who threw Goguryeo into confusion.
Prince.
Don't stop me.
Do you want to become king so badly that you'll kill your mother?
lt's the king's command.
Parents can be ignored if they are wrong.
There is some blood you must never shed.
The queen was the one who wanted to draw my blood first.
A king sometimes kills his wife and children.
But a child even if he is king cannot kill his parent.
Minister.
lf you taint your sword with your mother's blood
you will lose your support as king.
Get out of my way.
Atrue leader should be afraid of leaving a
shameful legacy not afraid of death.
Minister are you telling me to die?
lf that's the fate you're dealt you must accept it.
You're still a dreamer.
Please taint your sword with my blood first if you must go.
l Eul Duji can't bare to see you taint your name by
killing your mother.
Eul Duji you're no longer my teacher.
Let's go.
This is flourfrom Bakreung Plains.
And this is oil extracted from orchids.
Give me your hand.
You have hands as soft as jade and silk...
What?
Those blisters must've become calluses.
What prince will hold your hands?
You thought l'd have the hands of a courtesan?
These hands hold a sword and books and sometimes a hoe.
That's what a king's hands do.
MO HASO / Choi Li's first wife Jamyung's mother
Your Majesty.
Have you heard?
Goguryeo's queen is pregnant.
Really?
ls that right?
l heard he doesn't get along with his mother.
This could put Prince Hodong in a difficult position.
All his efforts will go in vain.
What do you mean?
WANG JA-SlL / Choi Li's Second Wife Lahee's mother Should Muhyul's queen have a son
WANG JA-SlL / Choi Li's Second Wife Lahee's mother Hodong won't be able to compete with the prince
who has the Biryuna tribe on his back.
ls that what you came to say?
You can't marry Hodong.
The king will decide.
Even in ordinary families
the father decides matters of marriage.
You're so frustrating.
Hodong is already finished.
Did Goguryeo's queen have a son?
lt's too early to presume anything.
lt's not important whether she has a son or a daughter.
The Biryuna tribe and Hodong have to fight fortheir lives.
You think Goguryeo can survive without the Biryuna tribe?
l don't understand such things.
And we shouldn't understand such things.
Then you stay out of it Your Majesty.
DONGGOBl / llpum's aunt
Lahee must marry General Wang Hol.
But he already has a wife.
l'll take care of that.
Please stop.
Lahee!
l'm not interested in either Prince Hodong or Uncle.
l'll decide whom l'll marry.
Queen Wang has gone too far.
She's just concerned about Lahee.
You haven't mentioned Jamyung lately.
l'll go with Lahee when she goes to Luoyang after
she's installed as crown princess.
l'll look for Dongmohyun myself.
Nobody saw the boat in Shinsodoguk or Liadong.
That only leaves us with Dongmohyun.
lt's already been five years.
Too much time has passed.
Why? Do you need to hire more people?
Why are these...
l gave them to you to use in searching forJamyung...
What's wrong with you?
l can't deceive you any longer.
Donggobi.
Jamyung is dead.
The boat did land at Dongmohyun
but Jamyung and llpum were already dead.
Please punish me for deceiving you.
Bring him to me.
Bring me the person who told you Jamyung is dead.
l'll hear it for myself.
l knew it'll break your heart if you knew.
l don't believe you!
l won't believe until l see it... hear it for myself.
That Donggobi is tightlipped.
She kept the information we leaked forfive years.
Are you certain that girl in the troupe was Jamyung?
You saw foryourself.
Your Majesty.
Wait.
Turn your eyes away.
She's still the princess of this kingdom.
How dare you lay your eyes on her body?
Forgive me Your Majesty.
yes, l saw it myself.
lt was Jamyung for certain.
You can nevertrust a person's eyes lips or ears.
Your Majesty...
No.
Mo Haso is looking forthe man who brought the news.
Give it to the man.
She'll need proof to believe it.
l'll carry out your order without a mistake Your Majesty.
Your Majesty General Wang Hol is here.
Please come in. The queen is waiting.
Did you call for me Your Majesty?
Welcome Hol.
Why did you ask for me at this hour?
Would you like to have a drink with your sister?
Do you still have that...
...the one Mo Yanghae out around your ankle?
Yes.
BULGONGDAECHUNGlSU / Enemies that cannot live under the same sky ''We can't live under the same sky with Wang Jasil''?
BULGONGDAECHUNGlSU / Enemies that cannot live under the same sky Yes.
Hol do you still resent me?
You're my sister and he was my brother.
l can't take either side.
How can l resent you?
So why do you still wear it around your ankle?
lt's my burden to bear until Sister-in-law forgives you.
Then again l do resent you.
The burden is too heavy.
l always wanted to live a fun and carefree life.
But now l'm the master of Younghojangwon and
the great general of Nakrang.
Let me compensate you.
l'll give Lahee to you.
Before this talk of marriage to Hodong goes further
l'll have Lahee marry you as soon as she's made crown princess.
Why?
You don't like Lahee?
Did you forget?
l already have a wife.
You'll give me the Princess of Nakrang as my second wife?
Mo Yanghae isn't your wife.
That old witch can't be your wife.
Sisterthe lady of Yulguhun is Mo Yanghae.
Hol.
She's my mother my sister-in-law...
...and my wife.
My wife is making my breakfast.
l have to go now.
YULGUHUN Wang Hol's residence
Did you drink?
yes, l had a drink.
MO YANGHAE / Wang Hol's sister-in-law and wife You brat
MO YANGHAE / Wang Hol's sister-in-law and wife how dare the great general
MO YANGHAE / Wang Hol's sister-in-law and wife of the kingdom drink in broad daylight?
Are you upset l didn't come home last night?
Don't giggle. l won't tolerate your drunken tirade.
Go wash and sober up.
Go and get some rest.
SASl / 10 AM WlJEONG ARMY/Army guarding the outer palace We'll inspect the Wijeong Army at ten.
SASl / 10 AM WlJEONG ARMY/Army guarding the outer palace -Yes sir. -Yes sir.
Let's go inside Sister-in-law.
Brother l'm home.
Let's go wash you in cold waterto soberyou up.
l'll give you food afteryou wash up.
Yes ma'am.
Let's go. l'll scrub your back.
Sister-in-law l can wash myself.
You brat.
l used to change your diapers and bathe you.
Follow me.
You stink.
Let's see.
l should give you a good scrubbing.
Sister-in-law please be gentle.
When will you grow up?
How can your brother rest in peace
with you whining like a baby?
Bucket.
Here.
What?
Am l that dirty?
You wash yourself.
Why?
Did l upset you?
l've grown old and weak now.
How much longer do l have to serve you hand and foot?
BULGONGDAECHUNGlSU WANG JASlL We can't live under the same sky with Wang Jasil
Honey...
Our Hol...
...is all grown up.
When did he grow so big?
lt's not like you can't always get powdered squid bones.
CHlVE Chives.
Right.
When you have a stab wound chew up some chives
and shepherd's purse and apply it to the wound.
That'll stop the bleeding.
Puku!
lt's okay. This doesn't even hurt.
NAESARYUNG / Seungsang(Ryuji) of Nakrang's assistant l'll be taking over
NAESARYUNG / Seungsang(Ryuji) of Nakrang's assistant your lessons as of today.
Yes Teacher.
Thank you for everything.
Please masterthe virtue of a king and succeed His Majesty.
When you've been stabbed crawl if you have to
into a dark cave orthe mountains.
Away from people's eyes.
No so you won't die from starvation or dehydration.
Suck on grass when you're thirsty.
Or wet rocks.
lf you can't find anything drink your own urine.
The waterfrom this gorosoe tree
GOROSOE / Today's name for maple is good for broken bones.
GOROSOE / Today's name for maple Make a hole and
GOROSOE / Today's name for maple the water will pour out.
You'll be able to survive on it for a month
since you're used to hunger.
lt'll also heal your bones.
lf you have to suck on the bark.
You've mastered The Four Books and The Five Classics
with your previous teacher
and The Art of War with General Wang Hol.
l'll teach you The School of Law by Han Fei.
l've read the book many times.
How did he describe a ruler?
A ruler must establish laws and have absolute authority
so that his court and people will revere and obey him.
You have to fear hunger not injury.
Be it snakes rats or worms
learn to put anything edible in your mouth.
lt's all in the past.
Anyhow l feel sorry forthe situation Prince Hodong is in.
We're going in the wrong direction.
She couldn't have gotten away this fast.
Even if she's trained in martial arts she's still a woman.
MAJASU / Today's Aprok river But she knows the route
MAJASU / Today's Aprok river to the Majasu betterthan we do.
Since General Wu sent his men toward Heori
Yanggok and Wumari we'll go toward Woegal.
No.
She couldn't have come this faryet.
Your Majesty.
Yangdeok look what my husband is doing to me.
He's sent his first wife's son to kill me.
Yes... l deceived him.
l deceived him because that was the only way to live.
But is he right to treat his wife this way?
Please stay strong.
We'll cross the Majasu River.
l won't die.
l'll give birth to a son and give him to Muhyul.
l'll see that my son become the next King of Goguryeo.
Let's go to Yeorang.
You want to return to the lion's den we barely escaped from?
Yeorang is the only one who can save my son's life.
What's the meaning of this?
The queen wishes to see you.
YEORANG / Hodong's Aunt King Daemushin's Sister
Where is she now?
Goguryeo's army can't even track a woman?
Your Majesty.
Don't say a thing.
l don't care even if l go down in history as a tyrant.
l don't care if they call me a lunatic who killed his own wife!
l'm doing this not to protect Hodong
but to prevent bloodshed from sweeping the kingdom.
lf anyone tries to protect Maeseolsu
he'll answer with his death.
Your Majesty.
My goodness...
Princess please help me.
Queen.
Princess two lives are about to be lost.
Please save us.
Part 15
Your Highness!
Your Highness.
OHSUN CHAMBER Song Maeseolsu's Chamber Have you found the queen?
OHSUN CHAMBER Song Maeseolsu's Chamber Song Okgu crossed the Maja River
MAJASU / Today's Aprok river with his troops.
HODONG King Daemushin's Son
GlPYEONG GATE / Gate on the border of Gaeryu tribe and Biryuna tribe He has stationed his army of
GlPYEONG GATE / Gate on the border of Gaeryu tribe and Biryuna tribe 1500 men outside the Gipyeong Gate.
That's in the Gyeryuna territory.
GOCHUGA / The highest among the tribes Song Okgu's title How dare he invade His Majesty's land?
GOCHUGA / The highest among the tribes Song Okgu's title All land belongs to His Majesty.
CHU BALSO / Executive Officer of Goguryeo's southern district His men are crossing Maja River as we speak.
The man had refused to send 5000 men
KlNG DAEMUSHlN / Hodong's father Third King of Goguryeo to strike Nakrang
KlNG DAEMUSHlN / Hodong's father Third King of Goguryeo yet he sent 3000 men to rescue his daughter?
EUL DUJl / Senior Head Officer of National Administration Hodong's former teacher
Song Okgu has gone mad.
GUNGlPCHlKSUH King's order of enlistmen lssue a royal proclamation to enlist men.
GUNGlPCHlKSUH King's order of enlistmen We will strike and capture that mad old man.
Your Majesty.
l'll stamp out the Biryuna tribe
tear Song Okgu's body into pieces
and send them to the fourtribes.
Your Majesty must not do that.
The people of the Biryuna tribe are also your people.
My people you say?
Death must be dealt out to those who do not respect
their king and theirfather.
Go and fetch my armor.
JUNGO / Drum alarming of war Sound the drum and summon
JUNGO / Drum alarming of war armies from all directions.
Your Majesty cannot defeat the Biryuna tribe.
What?
You can never defeat Song Okgu Your Majesty.
lt's as if striking a boulder with eggs.
The fate of our men will be that of the eggs.
l see you have gone mad as well.
Please help me.
Sister-in-law.
SONG MAESEOLSU King Daemushin's first Queen l am faced with death for being pregnant
and the lives of two people are in your hands.
YEORANG / Hodong's Aunt King Daemushin's Sister
l'm sorry but l can't.
l'll send a messenger to my brother
to take you back to the palace.
Princess.
Don't even think about escaping. Our army surrounds this shack.
YANGDEOK Song Maeseolsu's head maid Please have mercy.
YANGDEOK Song Maeseolsu's head maid Even pregnant animals
YANGDEOK Song Maeseolsu's head maid are spare of their life.
Our queen is with child...
Think me as cruel if you will.
Have you been hoping that l'll die?
Yes. That's right.
Your Majesty you must reconsider.
l'm Muhyul King Daemushin.
Even trees shudder at the mere mention of my name.
But you dare to compare Song Okgu and me
to a boulder and an egg?
You don't have a justifiable cause
but the Biryuna tribe does.
That cause is the boulder which you cannot defeat.
Justifiable cause you say?
People have a compassionate nature.
One more word from you and
you will answer my sword before Song Okgu does.
You will be known as a cruel husband
who wishes death on his wife and his unborn child
whereas the Biryuna tribe will win the people's compassion
as the righteous men who rescue the queen.
You...
Please hold yourtongue.
No one wishes to die a disgraceful death.
Their men will go down as heroes
who die in an attempt to rescue the pitiful queen.
l ask you. Who will the people support?
l understand Emperor Qin Shihung.
Men sit and contemplate on ethics
when they should be in battles to better people' lives.
They are always forbidding kings' endeavors.
Men who only talk about Confucius and Mencius wisdom...
Those men with meaningless words should be buried.
Your Majesty
justifiable causes are the will of Heaven and the people.
Take him out and tie him up.
Your Majesty.
Do not drive your people away.
You will bring down Goguryeo.
GlPYONG FORTRESS GATE
lt is His Highness the prince.
Where is General Wu?
General.
Your Highness.
Where is the Biryuna tribe's army?
They are many like ants.
SONG OKGU Song Maeseolsu's Father
lf l had my way
l would go out there and just trample all overthem.
Don't be hasty.
The fate of Goguryeo is at stake.
WU NARU / Hodong's Uncle Head of National Administration
On the one hand
WU NARU / Hodong's Uncle Head of National Administration l think the queen should be killed.
But on the other hand l think she should be released.
What a dilemma.
Quite a headache this is.
l am not fond of you.
l quite dislike you actually.
But l never wanted you dead.
So l hope you don't hold any grudge.
You brought this on yourself.
All that goes around comes around.
Have l meant you any harm?
l do not remember.
You tried to kill Hodong.
l am his aunt.
He's like a son to me.
You are a fool to have sought refuge with me.
That's the very reason l came to you.
Have you gone mad?
What are you doing?
You are his aunt as well.
l have no feeling foryour child.
How is my child any different from Hodong?
They are both your brother's children.
l don't deny that.
But l've already grown fond of Hodong overtime.
Why did you have to come to me?
This is driving me crazy.
l can't help you.
You should find mercy in my brother.
l don't wish to incur his wrath.
l have lived as a virgin for 17 years of marriage.
Are you joking with me now?
l know it sounds like a jest to you.
He said he'd hold me when l have grown too old to bear children.
That he wouldn't let me die a virgin.
l don't believe that...
l took medicine to stop my period so he would lie with me.
Why should l be deprived of marital pleasure?
Why should l wait until
l'm old and weak to experience such pleasure?
l took all known herbs that would help me.
The pain was greaterthan that of swallowing a bowlful of nails.
l felt my inside shredding into pieces.
Countless days were filled with such pain.
Your Majesty...
Then l had to endure greater pain to get my period back.
l ate livers of pigs and oxen drank the blood of turtles...
l must say the stench of blood was worse than the pain.
Enough.
l've heard enough.
Do you not agree that l deserve to be a mother?
lt's not up to me to decide.
This child...
...deserves to be born do you not agree?
This child your nephew it's trying so hard to see the world.
Doesn't it deserve to breathe in this world?
MlCHU / Cha Chasung's wife Puku.
What are all these?
My treasures that are about to be wasted on you.
No wonderthey look familiar.
lt nearly killed me altering them to fit you.
PUKU / Daughter of Choi Li and Mo Haso of Nakrang l will be sure to take care of you when l return.
l'm not old enough to need caring.
Just come back alive.
Only then am l going to get my money's worth.
Don't you worry.
l'll make you rake in money.
You're all smooth talk just like that Cha Chasung.
You and he did raise me.
Rememberthe best way to hide is to blend into the crowd.
Got it?
Yes.
The moment you've all been waiting for.
Presenting the master of disguise.
Here comes the young master.
lnsolent fools!
How dare you stare with those eyeballs!
Better not open your mouth.
You can't say eyeballs!
You must speak like an aristocrat.
l wouldn't know. l've never lived as an aristocrat.
SOSO MEMBER OF HAPPYJOY
A sight to behold and love.
HANGKAl / Dalgebi's son
Presenting a princess from a faraway kingdom.
HOGOK/ Royalty of former Nakrang Army
What has you so stunned?
Close them or a fly will fly in.
Shut your...
l can't do this.
Are you a princess or a maid?
You'll blow your cover.
lt's just too awkward.
She look exactly like her mother.
l am no entertainer.
How are entertainers kings and nobles any different?
Do not speak nonsense.
WANG JA-SlL / Choi Li's Second Wife Lahee's mother Entertainers aim to win men's hearts
WANG JA-SlL / Choi Li's Second Wife Lahee's mother and kings aim to win his people's hearts.
How are they different?
Men and women they are the same in striving fortheir goals.
LAHEE / Choi Li and Wang Jasil's daughter l don't need these tools to make me more beautiful.
Oh there are plenty of beauties in the world.
But that is not enough.
You need to seduce them with fantasy.
- Fantasy? -Yes.
As if you can be gotten when you can't.
How will that make any difference?
l will give everything forthat princess.
Funny...
Every movement must be analyzed.
Every glance you give in any direction.
Even your laughter must be restrained.
And even if you do laugh aloud it must not sound vulgar.
Every movement must be aimed toward your goal.
ls that how you seduced Father?
Yes.
CROWNlNG OF THE CROWN PRlNCESS Ceremony designating next heir You'll be appointed crown princess soon.
CROWNlNG OF THE CROWN PRlNCESS Ceremony designating next heir People will see you forthe first time.
lt is a day when all will know that you are to ascend the throne.
You must learn with diligence.
DONGMOHYUN MARKETPLACE
The ship?
lt'll arrive from Nakrang in 20 days.
We can ride on it when it departs.
You know who's coming on that ship?
Who?
That princess.
You know the daughter of the queen
who gave me the ribbon for my hair.
She wanted me to be her maid and you a eunuch.
Watch your language.
The king reclaimed the kingdom some 10 years ago.
Delegates from
MOKJlGUK/ Country part of Mahan many kingdoms are coming.
l guess that's why the princess will be here.
lt's got nothing to do with us.
Right...
PASS / Pass issued by a country What about the pass?
PASS / Pass issued by a country How will we board the ship without the pass?
HAEKYUNGWANGRAESO / National sea border check area of Nakrang Even if we get on how will we get into the country?
What's wrong?
Nothing.
You go on home first.
What's wrong?
Where are you going? Wait for me.
To get a pass.
You hired the circus troupe for my birthday?
Yes my lord.
What if Jamyung refuses to kill the Princess of Nakrang?
She can't refuse.
LlU LlNG / Minister of Han China Liu Xian's nephew How can you be so sure?
Noblemen value reasons and loyalty.
But commoners value family and their blood.
Jamyung will surely kill to save the troupe...
Who's there?
Teacher.
-Were you following me? - No.
l went to see a friend and entered the wrong room.
You are not good at lying.
Then again you don't know the real world.
Who are Puku and l?
Who are our parents?
And who are you?
l don't know who you two are or who your parents are.
l don't even know who l am.
Teacher.
l took pity on you two and took you in as my students.
l vaguely remember seeing you a long time ago.
l have no answers foryou.
Please tell me the truth.
lf you can't believe me
you find answers to your questions.
Are you good at lying?
l have experienced life longerthan you have.
Hurry.
What took you so long?
What are you doing?
lt's a jackpot.
We are to entertain at Lord Liu's birthday celebration.
They are paying double our normal fee.
Ourteacher recommended us.
Turn it down?
That's absurd.
Right.
We'll have more chances in other events.
We have to do every single one of them.
What's your reason?
Leave us.
Why?
Now!
Do as l say!
He gets all sensitive when it comes to ourteacher.
He's always been sensitive.
What?
You have that effect on people.
What's your problem?
ls he your servant?
You want to see him dead as well?
What?
You're just bad news.
Everyone around you gets hurt.
Myori died because of you too.
Why you...
Leave Hangkai alone.
Don't let him get intertwined in your life.
He has his own life to live.
He has a right to get married and lead his own life!
This is a warning.
Take it to your heart.
You didn't even hear him clearly.
No.
We're doing the performance.
Sir.
Our line of work goes hand in hand with danger.
We don't have the luxury to refuse to work.
CHA CHASUNG Leader of Troupe Happy Joy But you two should stay out of it.
Even if there is a scheme it won't matter as long as
you and Puku don't perform.
The rest of us are used to living with danger.
Welcome Grandfather.
l have to heed your summons
even if it means dragging my old body.
You are quite brave traveling with only two escorts.
What if we try to capture you?
l fear not for l have done Goguryeo no harm.
What do you call those men outside the gate?
l deem them rebel troops since they crossed the river
without His Majesty's permission.
They're here to welcome the queen.
You like to joke.
1500 armed men are quite a number
to be called a welcoming party.
lt is herfirst trip home
since she got married some 20 years ago.
Anything less would be improper.
Let us go inside.
yes, Your Highness.
This old man is quite tired from spending the night outside.
l will talk to him alone.
The hot tea is very soothing.
What is the meaning of your army?
l wish to see my grandson be born.
lt is still not too late.
Please return to the other side of the river
before the king comes with his army.
Life is like a chess game.
lt does not always pan out as you wish it to.
You never know what your opponent's next move will be.
You mean to start a war?
Goguryeo was founded some 72 years ago
do you with it to disunite?
The kingdom of Goguryeo was not founded solely by your ancestors.
The five tribes also contributed to building this kingdom.
But sadly the king forgets that fact much too often.
Lord Song!
That is much easier on my ear.
l felt uneasy wheneveryou called me ''Grandfather.''
Why don't you make your move first?
Then l'll see if l can counteryour move.
Escort the queen safely to me.
Your Highness.
l forbade you to enter.
You have found the queen.
Leave us.
l'll soon be done.
TAECHU / Soldier Yes l'll have your horse ready.
Return my daughterto me.
l wish no harm to the queen who once was my mother.
But today is an opportune time to prevent
the future confusion that would plague the kingdom.
Do remain seated.
l cannot let you leave.
You mean to keep me captive as a hostage until
you deal with the queen?
Yes.
You have grown quite frighteningly.
lt would have been better foryou and the kingdom if
you had led the life of a scoundrel.
Do you wish forthe fall of this kingdom?
To me the Biryuna tribe is more important than Goguryeo.
How about you?
l have sons.
lf my daughter and l die today
my sons will lead our army to Guknae Palace.
You care more forthe throne than the fate of the kingdom?
The choice is yours.
How dare you block my way?
Go get General Wu.
You have a death wish?
Hodong.
You were here.
This must be the end of child.
Men take 20 steps back.
yes, Your Highness.
Men retreat.
l was unaware of your coming.
The thing is...
This is crazy.
l must have been possessed.
l found myself here when l came to my senses.
Please help me.
Would you if you were in my shoes?
The choice is yours.
ls the throne more important than the fate of the kingdom?
A king may be forced to kill his children and his wives.
But even a king cannot kill his parents.
Why do you hesitate?
His Majesty has already issued his decree.
Make your choice.
Will you throw away your life
or bring Song Maeseolsu to me?
Your Majesty...
This is the only way.
l do not wish to die by Hodong's hands.
Mother.
lt's a grasshopper.
ls it for me?
Thank you.
l did my best so l wish to go home.
l'm tired.
l will join you Your Majesty.
Do not open.
This carriage is empty.
Your Highness.
You came alone to see General Wu.
Hodong.
This path leads to Gipyong Gate.
lt is only properthat l escort the carriage
but l am ordered by the king to search forthe queen.
Are you sure this is what you want?
Have a safe journey.
Make haste.
People's minds are fickle.
lLDAKYUNG / Approximately 30 minutes lLGAK/ Approximately 15 minutes l am also but just a man
lLDAKYUNG / Approximately 30 minutes lLGAK/ Approximately 15 minutes whose mind changes rather often.
You are most compassionate.
You grew up to be a great man.
Let's go.
The queen is here!
The Queen of Goguryeo is here!
You did the right thing... Your Highness.
You heard the news?
General Wu informed me.
Bring him water.
yes, Your Highness.
Behead him.
Your Majesty
it is said that one good deed will make up forten errors.
Eul Duji deserves death for defying Your Majesty
but he has served the kingdom with loyalty.
Please show mercy Your Majesty.
l do not know of his service.
Please spare him Your Majesty.
ls the Minister of Left higherthan the king?
He'll be beheaded after being flogged.
l have returned Your Majesty.
Did you bring Song Maeseolsu back?
l failed you.
l couldn't find the queen.
l, hodong, beg you to pardon Eul Duji.
With what right?
PRlNCE'S TEACHER / Responsible of the prince's education Eul Duji is no longeryourteacher.
PRlNCE'S TEACHER / Responsible of the prince's education A husband begs forgiveness
for his wife's crimes
a son begs for his parent and a master can beg for his slave.
l, hodong, beg for Eul Duji's crimes as his master.
One must have something to offer
for mocking the king.
Do you have anything of such value?
lf you do let me hear it.
Send me as an envoy
to Emperor Guangwu's 10-year anniversary celebration.
And?
l'll make up forthe insult
my grandfather suffered from Wang Mang
and renew the severed diplomatic relations.
l, hodong, will open trade routes with the Han and
secure food supply so we won't have to beg Nakrang.
You are well aware that you must give up your life
if you can't pay fully for the criminal's crimes?
l am well aware of it Your Majesty.
You have to do it before we go to Dongmohyun.
Don't worry.
CHlSO / Wang Jasil's maid You make a mistake and l'll die too.
CHlSO / Wang Jasil's maid Don't be hasty you ignoramus.
You're so feisty...
How dare you you lowly...
Did you see them foryourself?
Did you see a little boy and a baby dead in that boat?
l'm sorry Your Majesty.
l had no idea the baby was the princess...
CHOl Ll King of Nakrang father of Jamyung and Lahee How can l believe you?
Queen.
l'm not certain...
Hairpins all look alike.
We can't rely on...
MO HASO / Choi Li's First Wife Jamyung's mother How could l forget this?
l prayed and prayed it wasn't true...
This coral hairpin belonged to Jasil.
Let's go to the site where Jamyung is buried.
But the crowning ceremony will begin shortly.
Where is Mother? l don't see Donggobi either.
We don't know Princess.
What about Queen Wang?
She went out with her lady-in-waiting.
l don't believe this.
They wouldn't leave my room on other days
but where have they gone today?
Dear Dangun
l lost my daughterJamyung whom you've sent.
Why did you send herto me?
Why did you take her away from me?
This foolish woman can't comprehend your will.
lt just breaks my heart...
Jamyung your sister Lahee will become crown princess today.
Once she's announced to the world as crown princess
there will be no place foryou in Nakrang
even if you come back to life.
lf you want to resent anyone resent your mother Mo Haso.
Your Majesty the ceremony will soon begin.
lt doesn't have to be fancy but give her a better grave.
Do you have to?
She must have a grudge toward this world
since she doesn't know the reason of her death.
And l no longer have a reason to hate Jamyung.
l'm sorry Donggobi.
DALGAEBl / Mo Haso's dead maid llpum's mother l wanted to find llpum foryou
DALGAEBl / Mo Haso's dead maid llpum's mother if only for Dalgaebi's sake.
No Your Majesty...
They say Heaven doesn't do anything without a reason.
There must be a reason Heaven gave me Jamyung
only to take her away so soon.
Mo Haso.
Let us have a son.
We already have a child.
We have Lahee.
Mo Haso.
Let us go.
Our daughter Lahee is waiting.
Dear Dangun Wanggeom
l, Choi Li the King of Nakrang
wish to name my successor this day and
strengthen the Kingdom of Nakrang.
Princess please ascend.
She's pretty.
She's a great beauty.
Does she look pretty to your eyes too?
She's the great beauty of Nakrang.
MO YANGHAE / Wang Hol's sister-in-law and wife She's lucky because she was born to her mother.
She's pretty and she'll even become queen.
Bring the crown.
Step forward Queen.
l proclaim Queen Mo Haso as
the princess's birthmother the only queen mother
and give her powerto decide the princess's future.
Princess obey the queen and learn from her.
l'll obey your command Your Majesty.
Please kneel Princess.
Your Majesty place the crown on her head.
l, Mo Haso, am to be the birthmother of the princess.
yes, Your Majesty.
Since all the people of our kingdom love and
cherish the princess l'll name her Princess Nakrang.
Henceforth no one will call her by her given name of Lahee
and no one will disgrace the princess's name.
We'll obey your command.
Princess Nakrang let your subjects greet you.
yes, Your Majesty.
l, Princess Nakrang, will learn the kind virtue of the queen
and obey the King's will.
l'll offer my life forthe eternal prosperity of Nakrang.
Hail!
Hail to the Kingdom of Nakrang.
Hail to the king!
Hail! Hail!
HA HOGAE / General DOCHAL / Minister Hail to the Kingdom of Nakrang!
Hail to the king!
Hail!
Hail to Princess Nakrang!
Puku.
l'm all right.
l get like this sometimes.
Maybe it'll rain.
But it's a clear day.
That's strange.
lt hurts more than usual today.
Let's get it looked at. l'll pack.
l'll go alone to Nakrang.
You have your own life to live.
Soso is a bit feisty but she's really nice.
And most of all she likes you a lot.
Stay with her.
l'll come back alive.
l'll just get a look at Mom and Dad.
There are only two of us underthe sky.
Brother.
Just as we were when we were little
we'll be together in life and death.
Hail to the princess!
Princess!
You look like an angel!
We're lucky to have a beautiful princess!
Stop the carriage.
Do you not feel well Your Highness?
General l'll neverforget this day.
My people...
My people who love me... l'll neverforget them.
lf l everforget this day you may kill me with your sword.
Princess...
Princess l can die today in joy having seen you with my very eyes.
Rise. lt's still cold.
l don't want my precious people's knees to go cold
because of me.
Dear Heaven if l ever put myself before my people
punish me with death.
How can you go to Nakrang in your condition?
You become helpless
when the weather gets just a little foul.
l have to go.
You lead some sorry life.
l also want to see what kind of people
would do this to their child.
Your Majesty...
Don't stop me.
But it's a great day nonetheless.
The princess became crown princess.
He took my daughter away from me and gave herto Mo Haso?
What?
Mo Haso is Lahee's birthmother and the only queen mother?
Your Majesty...
Choi Li...
Choi Li!
You cowardly man...
ls this what l get for killing
my brotherto put you on the throne?
All of her efforts were in vain...
Good foryou Jasil.
l feel as if a great weight has been lifted off my chest.
There's a strange rumor going around the palace.
The palace has always been a strange place.
Queen Jasil wants to wed the princess to General Wang.
BUDAL / Second General in command Then what will become of Lady Mo?
She'll give Princess Nakrang as his second wife?
Of course not.
l already knew that.
But Jasil won't have her way.
l'll never dance to Jasil's tune again.
LlU LlNG'S RESlDENCE Hurry!
LlU LlNG'S RESlDENCE What do you mean you can't perform?
lt just happened that way.
l moved up my trip to Nakrang.
Did you get a pass?
They're coming down hard on fake passes these days.
l have to get a real one.
l'll start looking for one.
DONGMOHYUN MARKETPLACE ROOM FOR THE TROUPE
lt's not even Luoyang and it's still crowded.
lt's a big harbor city.
Don't look like a tourist. You'll attract pickpockets.
We should go back. General Wu must be waiting.
lt's nice to be out. Let's take ourtime.
Nice.
How dare you glare at me with those lowly eyeballs?
Please install the prince as crown prince
before the queen gives birth.
l'll kill Hodong while he's in Nakrang.
Keep your eyes on Hodong.
Prince Hodong?
You'll let Hodong marry the princess?
l want to know if he'll turn his back on Goguryeo
and stand on our side if we support him.
Do not let Hodong go near Lahee.
You must have a lot to lose.
Do you have that much to lose?
l missed you Princess.
You insolent...
The Princess of Nakrang is coming tomorrow.
Kill her.
Why should l? Why do l have to kill her?