Jamyunggo
Jung ryu won
Jung kyung ho
Pack min young
Lee joo hyun
Part 22
Gatheryour energy and use it
to draw the poison out
through yourfeet.
When you open your energy channels
you can gain foresight.
PRlNCE HODONG You can also gain enlightenment.
You are more than capable of
drawing poison out of your body.
JAMYUNG (PUKU) / Daughter of Choi Li and Mo Haso of Nakrang
Puku.
Do you have a fever again?
Some woman tried to stab me with a coral hairpin.
lLPUM (HANGKAl) / Dead Dalgebi's (Mo Haso's maid) son Who? What woman?
l don't know.
l can't tell really tell.
Maybe you heard it so much from so many people that
you are imagining the story in your mind.
No.
lt's not like that.
lt wasn't just this once. lt's been a few days.
At first it was just a blur but the image is getting clearer.
l'm not crazy. The poison hasn't gone to my head.
lf you don't believe me who will?
lt's not that l don't believe you.
l'm just taken aback.
You think the poison's gone to her head?
l don't know.
MlCHU / Cha Chasung's wife CHA CHASUNG Leader of Troupe Happy Joy Let's wait and see.
MlCHU / Cha Chasung's wife CHA CHASUNG Leader of Troupe Happy Joy She'll be back to normal
if she opens her energy channels.
Can she really see what really happened?
Well...
l've heard that such a thing is possible when
your energy channels are open but l've never seen such a person.
Prince!
Your Highness!
Did she give birth?
lt's been more than 30 hours since she went into labor.
TAECHU / Soldier lt's no time for a picnic.
You may go.
- Prince. - Go.
You're the troublemaker.
l'll beat you to a pulp when you get better.
Don't be anxious.
The rest of your energy channels will open as soon
as you open the three core channels.
lf the queen gives birth to a prince.
what will come of you?
You tell me.
When you open your channels
you'll be able to see and hearfor miles
and read people's minds.
So you tell me what will happen to me.
Prince!
Sit down.
Let's start over.
Taechu is right.
lt's no time foryou to be here like this.
Then what?
Shall l go to the queen and beg her not to have a son?
Shall l kill my brother as soon as he's born?
Your Majesty just a little more.
Hang in there.
OHSUNJUN GUKNAE PALACE GOGURYEO Your Majesty!
OHSUNJUN GUKNAE PALACE GOGURYEO Why are you alone?
They wouldn't let me leave the queen's chamber.
Nonsense.
More than a whole day has passed.
SONG MAESEOULSU King Daemushin's first queen What if my son dies before he's born?
Yangdeok you go and fetch the royal physician!
DAEWONGAM Royal physician
You won't allow a physician
SlEUlWON Responsible for palace physician when the queen is in labor?
SlEUlWON Responsible for palace physician
Sir!
HADEOK/ Royal servant l can't allow anyone to enter or leave
the queen's chamber without the king's permission.
YANGDEOK/ Lady-in-wait lt's herfirst birth.
She can't do this alone.
How is Her Majesty doing?
Chief please save Her Majesty.
At this rate Her Majesty's life will be in danger.
Your Majesty!
How dare you!
You can't draw your sword here.
That is pointing your sword at the king.
SONG OKGU / Chief of Biryuna Song Maeseolsu's Father
Your Majesty yourfather is out here.
l came back to protect you.
Please stay strong.
You must give the Biryuna tribe a prince.
l'm here by your side.
l'll give birth to a prince.
l won't die.
Bring me the ribbon l'll tie Hodong's coffin with.
The Queen of Goguryeo is giving birth surrounded by troops.
l'll carry my son to His Majesty.
l'll show him that Hodong isn't his only son.
Did she give birth?
She's in pain.
She wants the royal physician.
KlNG DAEMUSHlN Third King of Goguryeo Hodong's father
Why... This is suffocating.
Say something.
What can we say?
WU NARU / Hodong's Uncle Head of National Administration What will happen when the queen has a son?
SAMGWEGUGODU Bowing to the emperor 9 times The chiefs of the five tribes
SAMGWEGUGODU Bowing to the emperor 9 times are already upset overthe prince
bowing to the Chinese emperor.
They'll turn their backs on Prince Hodong in a flash.
Even l'm still upset with him.
EUL DUJl / Senior Head Officer of National Administration Hodong's former teacher Where are you going?
We must offer our congratulations
when the queen gives birth.
l feel like a fish out of water. l'm going home to breathe.
Princess what are you doing?
YEORANG / Hodong's Aunt
l'm praying to Heaven.
Forthe queen to have a princess?
That'd be nice.
But l wouldn't mind if she died during childbirth.
Princess.
lt's not uncommon for women to die during childbirth.
l never knew you were so frightening.
Hodong could've died in Simbeon.
Why do you think her brother Song Gang died?
He tried to kill Hodong. He got what he deserved.
But ljust hope you aren't such a frightening person.
Dear Heaven please hear my prayer.
Forthe sake of Goguryeo for my Hodong
let the queen have a princess.
lf that's not possible
please let her die during childbirth.
ls it a prince?
Yangdeok did Her Majesty have a prince?
ls it a boy or a girl?
lt's a prince Your Majesty!
Bring me the king's dagger.
l'll cut the umbilical cord myself.
The queen has produced a prince.
Let's offer our congratulations!
Your Majesty congratulations!
Hail! Hail!
Hail to the king!
Hail! Hail!
Hail to the king!
Hail! Hail!
Hail to the queen! Hail to the prince!
Hail! Hail!
Hail to the queen! Hail to the prince!
SONG SUJlRYUN King Daemushin's second Queen
Bring my clothes.
Why?
l'll go see the king.
You can't.
You can't walk or be out in the cold.
He doesn't become prince just because the people hail him.
Even among the commoners
a son who's not recognized by his father becomes a slave.
lf my son isn't recognized by the king
he'll be trampled by Hodong.
With the grace of King Dongmyeongseong
l gave birth to a son.
The baby looks afteryou.
Baby you should meet yourfather.
Stay as you are.
Please look upon his face.
You should give him a name at least.
l don't wish to.
What's the meaning of this?
l cut his umbilical cord with that dagger.
Although he was born through me you gave life to him.
He has no reason to live
if he'll only be a burden on Goguryeo.
lf you can't acknowledge him as a prince of Goguryeo
then kill him with your own hands.
You're testing me?
What does it matter if he dies or live.
He's better off dead if he's to suffer insult all his life.
Bring Hodong.
Your Highness.
Why? Are you in pain?
You can scream.
lt's all right with me.
lf there are many princes
all the other princes die except the one who becomes king?
Not all but it's not uncommon for princes
who were born of the same motherto kill each other.
That's power.
Why do you want to become king so badly?
l don't know.
lf you don't know why do you want to become king?
To some people some things come so naturally
that they don't even question why.
My becoming the King of Goguryeo is one of those matters.
Your Highness.
Come in.
The king wants you in his chamber.
You called for me?
Here...
lies your younger sibling.
Unfortunately it's a boy.
l didn't want him and l'm sure you didn't want him.
He's trouble for Goguryeo and nobody else wanted him
except the Biryuna tribe and the queen.
You once told me this.
That you'd learned the sword you can kill your
own flesh and blood with.
Have you forgotten?
l have not.
l'll leave the fate of this baby to you.
What do you mean?
l don't have any affection to this child.
l too can't be a father who taints his hands with his son's blood.
Your Majesty.
Even if you kill this baby here l won't blame you.
He shouldn't have been born in the first place.
Let him live or die... lt's up to you.
Only you can decide this baby's fate.
You can't leave it to Hodong!
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty how could you suggest such an atrocity.
Please reconsider!
Your Majesty.
Keep your mouths shut!
CHOl Ll'S OFFlCE JlNYANG PALALCE NAKRANG
Muhyul's queen gave him a son?
Congratulations Your Majesty.
This is a good news on Nakrang.
Congratulations Your Majesty!
Be seated.
CHOl Ll / King of Nakrang father of Jamyung and Lahee l wish to officially discuss
the marriage of Hodong and the crown princess.
LAHEE (PRlNCESS OF NAKRANG) Choi Ll and Wang Jasil's daughter l'll send envoys to Goguryeo.
Find out what Muhyul's demands are in regards to this marriage
and what our demands will be.
Also the time of the wedding
and where Hodong will be residing afterthe wedding.
Yes Your Majesty.
General Wang you'll go as an envoy to Goguryeo.
WANG HOL / Wang Jasil's brother Mo Yanghae's husband l'll obey your command Your Majesty.
l have a request Your Majesty.
Go ahead.
Since the great general will be leaving for Goguryeo
l wish to inspect the borders of Eunpo Mukbang and Minbong.
You will go yourself?
How could l rule the kingdom without
knowing the land?
l'll meet our people and support the troops
who have toiled to build the new fortresses.
MlYANGJUN JlNYANG PALACE NAKRANG Your Highness the queen is here.
Your Majesty.
Mother.
You will be taking your armor as well?
GOMAYEOUL Area around Chungchun river There was trouble while
GOMAYEOUL Area around Chungchun river building a fortress in Gomayeoul.
There is a bit of a commotion.
MO HASO / Choi Li's First Queen Jamyung's mother Peace will be restored in the border area
onces the talk of marriage begins.
What is it?
lt's nothing.
Prince Hodong.
l heard that you returned safely from Simbeon.
l also heard that the queen gave birth to a prince.
You do like Prince Hodong?
l believe he'll be of help to Nakrang.
l'm not asking the crown princess.
l'm asking my daughter Lahee.
l'm not sure.
what it's like to like someone
to love someone.
whetherthe Crown Princess of Nakrang is
allowed such emotions.
Prince Hodong is handsome and a greaterfighter.
lt is only natural you're attracted to him.
Mom.
l want my Lahee to be in a relationship
that's not too hot ortoo cold.
A relationship where you don't have to hide yourfeelings.
A relationship where your feelings aren't forced.
That sounds boring.
l wouldn't be in that kind of relationship
if l weren't crown princess.
Love isn't just about passion.
Having a warmth here that never cools with time.
That's also love.
l'm not in love with Prince Hodong.
And what if you are?
You're crown princess and you're a woman.
My only concern is that you're passionate by nature
and Hodong is...
l don't know him well since l've only met him briefly
but he seems cold even when he pretends to be warm.
Since the Queen of Goguryeo gave birth to a prince
it'd be nice if Hodong could come live in Nakrang.
Then you can be happy both as crown princess and as a woman.
WANG JA-SlL / Choi Li's Second Queen Lahee's mother lt's my chance to go to Goguryeo.
CHlSO / Wang Jasil's lady-in-wait But how will you go?
How can l follow the envoys?
MO YANGHAE / Wang Hol's sister-in-law and wife Hol is going to Goguryeo?
Yes. l'll go with him and bring Princess Jamyung.
DOCHAL / Servant of Younghojangwon How will you bring the prince's bodyguard?
Can you even gain entry to the prince's chamber?
lt's not something you can do. l'll go myself.
BUDAL / Servant of Younghojangwon But how?
You'll go as an envoy?
l'm smart enough to find a way.
YOUNGANJUN JlNYANG PALACE NAKRANG Shouldn't you go personally
since it concerns Lahee's marriage?
The queen?
Of course l'd like to go.
Although it is a marriage of convenience
the rest of Lahee's future rides on it.
l want to see for myself what kind of man Hodong is
and meet his father and the queen.
Then you should.
But l can't leave the palace.
Right the queen can't leave the palace.
Your Majesty why don't l go?
What will you do there?
And it's not proper protocol between two kingdoms.
Wedding matters are handled by the women in the family.
l won't be an official envoy
but since the queen just delivered a prince
l'll offer my congratulations to the queen and find out
about the relationship between Hodong and the Biryuna tribe.
Your Majesty.
What is it?
Lady Mo of Yulguhun wishes to see you.
Lady Mo?
Show her in.
Greetings Your Majesty.
Welcome.
Greetings Your Majesties.
Welcome.
Your visit to the palace is frequent lately.
l'm sorry to interrupt you.
Not at all.
l'll leave you to talk.
l have a request Your Majesty.
What is it?
Please allow me to accompany my husband when
he goes to Goguryeo.
Why would you go there?
l must have a son within a year but we have no time
to make a baby since he's away from home all the time.
Sister-in-law!
Lady Mo.
lt's all right.
l like her honesty.
You're most gracious Your Majesty.
But accompanying him to Goguryeo
just to make a baby isn't a good enough reason.
You're most correct Your Majesty.
lt's ridiculous.
BANSUJUN JlNYANG PALACE NAKRANG lt's ridiculous.
BANSUJUN JlNYANG PALACE NAKRANG That Mo Yanghae was just trying to make me upset.
But you began this at the banquet.
Did you tell Mo Yanghae about Jamyung?
Do l seem to have loose lips?
His Majesty stopped her
but what if Mo Yanghae followed you to Goguryeo?
Don't ever let Mo Yanghae know.
When she finds out about Jamyung
either Mo Yanghae or l will have to die.
GOGURYEO GUKNAE PALACE
Your Majesty.
You're bleeding.
You must return to your chamber.
l can't leave this room
when my son's fate hasn't been decided.
Prince Hodong if you're going to kill him do it now.
You've already killed my brother.
What's to stop you from killing your half-brother?
Song Gang only reaped what he sowed.
l showed mercy to the Biryuna tribe because
yourfather lost his eldest son.
So keep your mouth shut.
Maeseolsu please give birth to a prince
forthe sake of the Biryuna tribe.
l wish to be
human just yet.
l can't kill my newborn brother.
Grandfather King Dongmyeongseong
your grandson Muhyul was given a prince
through Song Maeseolsu.
Please let the two brothers unite to build a stronger Goguryeo.
HAEAEWU The prince's name is Haeaewu.
lt means ''love will overcome all worries.''
Let his name be true and not drive a wedge
between Prince Hodong and him.
lf anyone evertries to encourage the two princes
to bloodshed
l swear l will cut his head off myself.
Offeryour congratulations to the queen.
Congratulations Mother.
Thank you Prince.
Congratulations.
Princess come closer.
Please hold him.
We couldn't be here today if not foryou.
Here.
Haeaewu when you grow up
you must serve Aunt as you would a mother.
Your Majesties my sincerest congratulations.
Thank you Father-in-law.
Thank you Father.
May his grandfather hold the prince?
Certainly.
Chief here.
Prince.
l'm your grandfather.
He bears a great resemblance to you.
He'll grow up to support Prince Hodong
in making Goguryeo a stronger kingdom.
That's possible
if only the Biryuna tribe help him.
My Lady please reconsider.
What are you so afraid of?
lf Princess Jamyung appears now
Nakrang could be thrown into confusion.
You made a pledge to the late general with your blood.
lf you break that pledge
you'll have to pay the price with your life.
Do you like Hodong?
That doesn't matter.
This marriage has already been decided.
A marriage can be broken anytime and anywhere.
Mother.
Release all yourfeelings for him.
l've told you many times that Hodong's not meant foryou.
KlNG DAEMUSHlN'S OFFlCE GOGURYEO GUKNAE PALACE
Great General Wang Hol
his assistants Do Sugi and Butung
and Captain Budal are the official envoys.
CHU BALSO / Executive Officer of Goguryeo's southern district Choi Li's second queen Wang Jasil
Princess Lahee's birthmother will be coming unofficially.
Even though it's an unofficial visit
Princess Nakrang's birthmother is a very important guest.
Who'll host the guest? We cannot host her.
Let the queen host Choi Li's second wife.
Yes Your Majesty.
CHENPYEONGWAN / Empty chamber The other envoys can stay
CHENPYEONGWAN / Empty chamber at Cheonpyeongwan but we should
prepare separate lodging
for Queen Jasil next to the queen's chamber.
All right.
Hodong.
Yes Father.
Are you aware that the five tribes
SAMGWEGUGODU Bowing to the emperor 9 times are turning their backs on you
SAMGWEGUGODU Bowing to the emperor 9 times for bowing to the emperor
at the Luoyang Palace?
l did it forthe sake of Goguryeo.
Was that something you should've decided on your own?
lt isn't wrong to put our pride aside until
we grow strong enough to go up against Han.
Leave us.
l wish to speak to Hodong privately.
First you kneel before China and now Haeaewu is born.
You can't rely on the five tribes anymore.
There's only one thing you have left.
You know what that is don't you?
lt is to conquer Nakrang on my own.
When Nakrang rebuilt theirfortresses
in Eunpo, Mukbang and Minbong
Mukbang fortress partly built on ourterritory.
So?
l hearthat Princess Nakrang is inspecting Eunpo.
When the Nakrang envoys arrive
l'll leave for Eunpo as soon as l greet them.
What will you do once you get there?
l'll study how stronger Nakrang's army has gotten.
l'll also win Princess Nakrang's heart
and make this marriage happen.
Yes. lf only you can do that
you'll restore your position somewhat.
l owe you for Haeaewu.
He is just a newborn.
l don't want to involve my newborn brother.
in a power struggle just yet.
Have you gone mad?
What are you doing here?
l came to see my husband off.
Sister-in-law.
l'll return after l see you off.
Yes you should.
Have a good trip. l'll see you off here Mother.
Troubles abound in border areas.
Be careful.
Yes.
- Let's go. -Yes Your Majesty.
Great General.
Do you have something to say to me?
When you arrive at Goguryeo.
Tell Prince Hodong l'm glad he returned safely from Simbeon.
l will deliveryour message Your Highness.
EUNPO GATE Goguryeo-Nakrang border
Those who come through this gate
without permission will not return alive.
The people of Nakrang are pretty scary.
l can see they're on theirtoes.
There they come.
Great General we meet again.
You went through trouble to greet us?
Of course. We're receiving very important guests.
She must be the queen?
Yes.
He's the Great General of Goguryeo Your Majesty.
She's the only sister of King Daemushin
the greatest beauty in Goguryeo.
And she's also my wife.
l'm Yeorang.
l'm Wang Jasil.
l heard that the queen was the greatest beauty in Goguryeo
but you are also very beautiful Princess.
You're old now
but you must've been a beauty when you were young.
Thank you.
No My Lady.
You can't cross the border without permission.
No My Lady.
Be quiet!
Who's to stop me from following my husband?
Aunt.
Crown Princess.
l'll be kicked out if l don't have a son.
l didn't see anything.
Thank you.
Get out of my way!
Sister-in-law what's the...
You'll look more dignified with me waiting on you.
This is my wife.
Yes l heard that you entered into a levirate marriage.
Greetings Princess.
l'm Mo Yanghae of Younghojangwon.
You're very beautiful.
Thank you My Lady.
You look very dignified and majestic.
l hearthat a lot.
Let us go.
We'll escort you in our carriages.
lf you ever make a commotion that's the end of you
l'll just wait on you quietly Your Majesty.
What's wrong?
Brother.
l saw her.
l saw the woman who stabbed me in the heart.
Why are you doing this?
l'm serious.
l've seen her somewhere.
Puku.
Just a little more and l could've seen a clearer image.
You and l were in a small boat and there was a whirlwind.
Puku.
Your energy back-flowed.
Your Highness. l'll be your bodyguard.
l'll pay you back with my life.
Please let my sister be examined by a royal physician.
She was examined as soon as we arrived at the palace
but the only way to get rid of the poison
is to open her energy channels.
You're going to Eunpo to meet the princess?
Are you going to marry Princess Nakrang?
Yes l am.
She's really beautiful.
Like an angel from heaven.
A king doesn't marry a woman for her beauty.
He marries forthe good of his country.
Then he's no better off than a common man.
Common people can at least marry for love.
Do you know what love is?
Of course l do.
What is it?
You feel as if you're floating in air.
And?
As if your heart will stop.
lt feels as if your heart is on fire.
Like you're being burned.
Who'd want to be in love if it's that painful?
lt's because you've never been in love.
And you have?
l'll fall in love someday. And you should too.
She's grown old now but the queen was very beautiful.
She was even more beautiful than Princess Nakrang.
To a young boy she looked like an angel.
My father didn't love the queen.
But that doesn't mean you can't be in love with your queen.
The people may not know it but to a king
love is like a poison which dulls his thoughts.
A king who falls in love with a woman is not a good king.
To a king a woman is one of two things.
Awoman who benefits his country
or a woman who satisfies his lust.
l wish there were a third kind of woman.
The crown princess will be the Queen of Nakrang someday.
Her husband has to reside in Nakrang.
But our prince will succeed the throne of Goguryeo.
He can't live in Nakrang.
l thought it was a Goguryeo custom for a man to live
with his wife's family until his first son grows to maturity.
You know a lot about our customs.
That's the custom of the commoners.
But it's different for Prince Hodong.
He can't live in Nakrang forthe rest of his life
since he'll become the King of Goguryeo.
But you have another prince.
He was just born.
lf we can't come to an agreement
maybe Princess Nakrang
can live in Nakrang our prince will live in Goguryeo
and they can meet occasionally.
Right. l like his idea.
What a handsome baby.
l can already see a kingly air about him.
Thank you.
Queen you're making a grave mistake.
Kingly airyou say?
Prince Hodong will succeed my brother
and Haeaewu will just remain a prince.
Oh my...
Since Prince Hodong will marry our princess and
live in Nakrang
l assumed that the second prince would succeed the throne.
Prince Hodong is here.
You came.
Pay your respects to the Queen of Nakrang.
lt's been a long time Your Majesty.
You've grown up to be a handsome man.
My Lady it's been a long time since l saw you at your wedding.
l was eagerto see you
hearing that you defeated my husband.
l cannot say it was a true test of our skills.
Your Highness.
l'm glad to see you here in our palace.
Yes. l have a message from the crown princess.
You do?
She said she's glad you returned safely from Simbeon.
That's nice of her.
l'll give her my reply in person.
You'll be safe
since my brother and the boss are accompanying you.
l'm more worried about you.
Puku promise me something.
Promise me you'll open all your energy channels
by the time l return.
Otherwise l'll be constantly worried about you.
l promise.
Thank you for coming with me.
Since Puku will be going to Nakrang after she heals
Hangkai and l will be at your service if you ever need us.
That means a lot coming from men of many talents like you.
We don't know whether Puku will leave for Nakrang or not
so don't count on leaving just yet.
Yes Your Highness.
We're in Goguryeo palace.
So we sneak into the prince's chamber
and kill Jamyung while she's sleeping.
How will we handle the consequences?
You can do it if you put your mind to it.
l must leave now to attend King Daemushin's banquet.
Hol.
Don't even think about it.
l know why you came here but l'm here as an envoy.
l won't do anything to cause trouble for Nakrang.
What do we do now?
We came all the way to Goguryeo.
lf l knew where Prince Hodong's chamber was
l'd go there myself and take the load off your shoulders.
l need to meet with the queen.
Why?
Since the queen hates Hodong and l don't like him either
we're on the same side.
Arrange for a private meeting
since l can't have Mo Yanghae and Yeorang with us.
OUTSlDE EUNPO GATE
Your Highness!
Did you find out where Princess Nakrang is staying?
She's staying at the official residence inside the gate.
Cha Chasung, Hangkai.
Yes Your Highness.
You can't fail me.
Don't worry Your Highness. That's my area of expertise.
Who's there?
You're still as spirited as ever.
Prince Hodong.
lt's been a long time.
What's the meaning of this rudeness?
Rudeness?
You sent your regards with Wang Hol
but l came in person to give my regards.
Consider it sincerity not rudeness.
Please leave now.
l've told you.
That l'd come to Nakrang to see you.
lf you don't leave now l'll call for my guards.
Princess the talk of our marriage is under discussion.
Why can't we see each other?
Prince Hodong.
Princess Nakrang.
l've brought a few things foryour recovery.
GAMGWAK/ Seaweed They are some abalone and seaweed.
lf you add some sesame seed oil and make soup
it'll help you recover.
They're precious gifts.
They're hard to come by since Goguryeo is landlocked.
Thank you.
You are welcome.
Leave us.
Yes Your Majesty.
Yangdeok take these to the ice house.
Yes Your Majesty.
Why do you want to take a walk at this late hour?
This is a rare opportunity.
lt'll help us greatly in the future when we attack Goguryeo
if we study their palace now.
Why
General.
l know very well that you're not happy with this marriage.
Why would you think that?
My husband entered into a secret agreement
with yourfather five years ago.
He promised to keep Hodong in check
until you gave birth to a prince.
And what secret pact do you wish to enter into with me?
l'll break the talk of this marriage.
lf Hodong gets Nakrang as his in-laws
he'll gain a much stronger ally than the Biryuna tribe.
Queen you're not only the greatest beauty in Nakrang
but you have the intelligence as well.
And what can l offeryou in return?
Prince Hodong has a girl named Puku among his bodyguards.
He has a girl as his bodyguard?
Yes... that girl...
What about her?
Give herto me.
l'll take herto Nakrang.
Are you not well? You don't look well.
l'm getting better.
l heard that envoys are here from Nakrang.
Hol who is this lady?
She's Prince Hodong's bodyguard.
You seem very friendly
with a bodyguard of a prince of Goguryeo.
We met at Taesangwan and in Luoyang.
Do you rememberthe circus troupe from Dongmohyun
who performed at our wedding?
Yes. l do.
The name of the girl from Happy Joy troupe is Gilsang.
She has a scar on the left side of her chest.
l want to know if she's the queen's daughter Jamyung.
Mo Haso's daughter Jamyung.
Yes l remember. Of course l do.
l also know you as well My Lady.
lt's nice to meet you. l'm Puku.
l'm Mo Yanghae. General Wang Hol's wife.
lt's nice to meet you. Very nice.
Part 23 You want a girl named Puku?
l don't think it's too much
for breaking the talk of marriage.
l'm not saying you're asking too much
but it's such inconvenient.
Handing over a lowly servant girl
will inconvenience you?
SONG MAESEOULSU King Daemushin's first Queen She's supposed to be Hodong's bodyguard.
But she could be his woman.
WANG JA-SlL Choi Li's Second Queen Lahee's mother
Yes l did hearthat you don't get along with the king
and that you're rather powerless.
And l've heard that even though
you're the birthmother of the crown princess
the first queen took that right away from you.
Well it seems we're much alike.
Please forget that l asked.
l must've asked too much from the powerless queen.
What does that mean?
l'll wait and see what happens to the younger prince
when Prince Hodong gains Nakrang as his in-laws.
l wonder why you'd want a lowly girl.
And do you have to have that answer?
l must have a reason to Hodong why l sent herto Nakrang
when he returns?
Your hometown is Nakrang?
l don't know if l can call it my hometown when
l have no memories of the place.
We should let her rest now.
MO YANGHAE / Wang Hol's sister-in-law and wife lt's so nice to see someone from hometown in Goguryeo.
l'd like to talk to her a little longer.
And why did you leave Nakrang?
JAMYUNG (PUKU) / Daughter of Choi Li and Mo Haso of Nakrang My parents abandoned
JAMYUNG (PUKU) / Daughter of Choi Li and Mo Haso of Nakrang my brother and me when we were little.
You have a brother?
WANG HOL / Wang Jasil's brother Mo Yanghae's husband You can't keep to the prince's servant.
You can ask the general
if you have more questions.
l don't know if your interest in me is
simply because l'm also from Nakrang.
What other reason could there be?
Despite my position not to leave the prince's chamber
l followed you because
l also share your curiosity about me.
LEVlRATE MARRlAGE / Tradition of marrying one's brother's wife when the brother dies Are you aware of the fact that my brother entered
LEVlRATE MARRlAGE / Tradition of marrying one's brother's wife when the brother dies into a levirate marriage with his sister-in-law
LEVlRATE MARRlAGE / Tradition of marrying one's brother's wife when the brother dies who's old enough to be his mother?
Yes Lady Mo. She's a character.
l think my brother met Puku in Luoyang.
And?
lt seems he has took interest in her
but Hodong hired her as his bodyguard.
She must be a great beauty.
l can't say since l haven't seen her
but beauty isn't the only reason men fall for women.
l wish to take Puku to Nakrang and give herto my brother
who has yet to learn the relationship
between a man and woman.
Yangdeok are you out there?
Yes Your Majesty.
Go to Prince Hodong's chamber and bring a girl named Puku.
You'll summon her now?
She's flattered both Hodong and the Great General of Nakrang.
l wish to see her for myself.
lt doesn't seem like a chance meeting.
Now that l see the general here again
l feel as if the general and l were destined to meet.
l...
l don't feel that way about you.
Then could you please tell me who l am?
lf you're that curious go with me to Nakrang?
Wife.
l feel bad for her.
lt's only natural for a person to want to find her roots.
l want to find her parents for her.
May l come in General?
Puku come here quick.
The queen is asking foryou.
Me?
EUNPO BORDER NAKRANG
LAHEE (PRlNCESS OF NAKRANG) Choi Ll and Wang Jasil's daughter You want to talk here?
PRlNCE HODONG Why?
You don't like the place?
MUKBANG / Border gate between Goguryeo and Nakrang You wanted to talk about the Hwanna and Gwanna tribes
MUKBANG / Border gate between Goguryeo and Nakrang complaining about Nakrang
encroaching on Goguryeo territory
when building our Mukbang Fortress.
That's right.
GOMAYEOUL Area around Chungchun River Gomayeoul is Goguryeo territory.
Why did you bring me here on such a flimsy excuse?
Probably the same reason you followed me here
knowing it was just an excuse.
Don't get the wrong idea.
ljust didn't want to make a commotion.
l complied with you so no one would see you leaving my room.
Lahee.
Aren't you happy l came back alive?
SlMBEON / Near Yodong China Why do you think
SlMBEON / Near Yodong China
l came back alive from the valleys of Simbeon?
Do l have to know that?
Because of you.
Because l didn't want you to be sad.
Because l'll be sad if l never see you again.
ls he marrying the Princess of Nakrang?
That's why he's doing this.
lLPUM (Hangkai) Donggobi's nephew
About Puku.
l think she likes the prince.
CHA CHASUNG Leader of Troupe Happy Joy lt'd be strange if she didn't.
Why? Are you disappointed?
You thought she'd be your little sisterforever?
l had hoped that she would forget about Nakrang and
be happy next to the prince.
l wish she wouldn't have to suffer anymore.
Why dream on.
People like us can't change our status no matter how we try.
Then again if Puku stayed with the prince
she wouldn't have to worry about being killed.
She'd have a good life if she could become his concubine.
Why are you crying?
Because l'm angry.
l'm so angry but
But it's so sweet.
lt's sweet but.
lt's bitter.
Can l...
trust you?
Lahee.
You already do.
MlCHU / Cha Chasung's wife The place is so big l get lost all the time.
Why does the queen want to see me?
l don't know.
Maybe she's angry with you.
But l didn't do anything wrong.
Maybe she doesn't want a lowly girl like you
hanging around the prince.
Why won't you meet Jamyung foryourself?
l'll meet her in due time. lt wouldn't hurt to be careful.
l don't want to take chances.
CHlSO / Wang Jasil's maid Will you really take herto Nakrang?
Are you out of your mind?
lt'll be easierto kill her on the way back
to Nakrang than in the Goguryeo palace.
Even if she gets hurt she's just a lowly girl.
l'll tie myself up on that wheel
if it'll bring Lahee back to her senses.
How dare you stand in the way of the Queen of Nakrang?
Forgive me Your Majesty.
- Puku! - Puku!
Puku!
What's wrong with you? Wake up!
Puku!
Your Majesty.
Puku!
l know.
Puku!
Puku open your eyes.
What's wrong with her?
Forgive me Your Majesty.
Do you know me?
Yes.
You gave me a hairpin for our performance in Dongmohyun.
And we've also met you at a wedding in Yulguhun.
But why did she faint when she saw me?
No Your Majesty. lt wasn't because of you.
She was poisoned recently and she's not well yet.
Puku wake up.
Puku.
You there.
-Yes? -What are you doing?
Go and fetch a doctor or bring her some water.
l'll watch her. Don't worry.
You will?
Thank you.
Your Majesty.
lt is her.
Mo Haso's daughterJamyung finally came into my grip.
Thank you.
Puku drink some water.
Are you all right?
This is terrible.
When will we get all the poison out of your body?
l don't think it was because of the poison.
Let's go.
Yes Your Majesty.
Then why did you faint?
l don't know why.
She's that woman.
l didn't recognize her because she was acting
all high and mighty.
That maid with the queen.
She came to see us after our performance at Naebingwan.
She asked about you and Hangkai.
She did?
l'm positive.
When l asked her why she was looking foryou
she said many people are looking foryou.
Will you play a song for me?
No. Nothing's free in this world.
Please play a song for all the trouble l've gone through foryou.
YANGDEOK Song Maeseolsu's head maid
How dare you keep the queen waiting?
We went to the banquet room thinking you were there.
l'm sorry.
You expect herto wait foryou all night?
Follow me.
You're Puku?
Yes Your Majesty.
How dare you stand there like that?
Forgive me.
Are you Hodong's woman?
No.
l'm his bodyguard and a friend.
Yangdeok listen to her.
She's such a lowly performer
she knows nothing of manners.
How dare you call yourself a friend of the prince?
But that's what the prince told me.
l guess she isn't Hodong's woman yet.
Well it doesn't really matter even if he has.
You are to go to Nakrang.
But l'm the prince's bodyguard.
Whateveryou call yourself
all the women in the palace are my slaves.
l decide where you go and live.
l'm sending you as a gift to the envoys.
Be prepared.
Forgive me Your Majesty
but may l ask why you're sending me to Nakrang?
The Second Queen of Nakrang asked foryou.
NOYONGBAL / Poison made of honeysuckle root l should've kept the poison with me.
NOYONGBAL / Poison made of honeysuckle root l know Your Majesty.
NOYONGBAL / Poison made of honeysuckle root That was a perfect opportunity.
Poisoning her would've been so convenient
since she's already been poisoned.
l could've killed her without anybody knowing.
The queen will give us Jamyung won't she?
She's a cunning woman.
She will since she has something to gain from it.
But the problem is Mo Yanghae.
ljust don't understand why she followed us here.
Go and fetch them.
Yes Your Majesty.
Why are you so interested in her?
l feel bad for her.
One of our people has been wandering here and there and
she's ended up here as a bodyguard.
Sister-in-law.
l don't have a child of my own.
l want to have her keep me company as l grow older.
Sister-in-law!
How dare you raise your voice at me?
That doesn't sound like you.
Tell me what your true intentions are.
Because you seem to take interest in her.
That's nonsense
l was only kidding.
But are you?
You have feelings forthat Puku girl don't you?
ljust feel sorry for her.
Men seek different type of women.
Sometimes it's lust.
Sometimes it's pure attraction.
Sometimes it's pity.
What are you saying?
You'll find out in time.
But the strongest human emotion is pity.
General it is l Chiso. May l come in?
How dare you come into a married couple's room at night?
What is it?
Her Majesty wishes to see you both.
l permit you to sit.
You're most gracious Your Majesty.
Your Majesty you can't let the lowly girl.
She's a lowly servant now
but she'll become the woman of the Great General of Nakrang.
Your Majesty what do you mean?
The Queen of Nakrang wants you for her brother.
Will you go?
Then again Your opinion doesn't matter.
Eitheryou will leave oryou will die for defying my order.
l'll go.
You're a smart girl.
You'll always be a slave if you stay with Hodong.
You'll be better off under the great general's care.
l'll leave after l get the prince's permission.
You don't need his permission.
EUNPO BORDER / Gate bordering Nakrang and Gogureyo He's in Eunpo now.
EUNPO BORDER / Gate bordering Nakrang and Gogureyo You can bid him farewell on your way to Nakrang.
You want me to take Puku as my mistress?
What other choice is there?
Your wife will be kicked out if she doesn't produce a son.
l've grown too attached to herto kick her out
and you don't want that either.
So you'll need a mistress or a second wife.
That's absurd.
Do you also think it's absurd?
What can l say when l can't give him a son.
l'm just grateful you won't kick me out.
We'll take her back with us. You may leave now.
Go ahead without me.
l've been trying to find a way
to take her back without Wang Jasil knowing.
But it worked out fine. We solved that problem.
BUDAL / Servant of Younghojangwon So Princess Jamyung will become
our general's second wife?
Don't be silly!
lt's her plan to kill Jamyung on the way back
since she can't kill her here.
That's why.
We must nevertake our eyes off of Wang Jasil.
Never leave Princess Jamyung's side.
Do you mean to kill Princess Jamyung on the way back?
We can't cause a problem here when we're here as envoys.
l've already settled the matter with Song Maeseolsu.
Please let Princess Jamyung meet the queen at least once.
Are you out of your mind?
Even though they may not know they're mother and daughter
shouldn't they see each other in passing at least?
l'll decide what to do with her afterthat.
Forget it. l don't need your help.
Sister!
lt's been five years since Mo Yanghae was spared
from execution hasn't it?
She's lived long enough.
Maybe she can give her life forJamyung.
Sister!
No sibling is more precious than my child.
l adore you
but not as much as Lahee.
You can resent me.
Do what you will if you want to ruin Nakrang.
When Mo Haso finds out about Jamyung
Nakrang will be fall into pieces.
l must've been crazy.
l know how unhappy you've been in Goguryeo.
lf you marry me and live with me in Nakrang.
l think l can make you happy.
You'll change if you're with me.
l wanted you to sleep comfortably.
lt's not something you should take to bed.
l Donggobi carried out your command and came back.
Good work.
An hour seemed like a day
MO HASO / Choi Li's First Queen Jamyung's mother and a day felt like a year.
What took you so long?
DONGGOBl Mo Haso's maid llpum's aunt l had to go to Luoyang too.
So did you hear any news of Jamyung?
There's someplace you must go with me.
Where?
lt's not far. lt's the hills behind Yulguhun.
l'll tell you everything there Your Majesty.
So the child in this grave is my daughterJamyung?
l can't believe it.
l searched the area countless times since
l got off the ship.
l finally found the old woman who's been
taking care of this grave forthe past five years.
She died when she came to perform.
Jamyung.
While your mother was eating and sleeping well in the palace
you were sleeping in this cold grave.
You're crying but.
l can't cry.
Your heart is too broken to cry.
The child lying here isn't Jamyung.
But the old woman said.
She's not Jamyung!
Your Majesty.
Even a beast knows when their offspring is dead
and cries when it dies.
But l don't feel anything in here.
Your Majesty.
You wouldn't understand since you've never had a child.
Even when a child dies thousands of miles away from home
she comes back to its mother and bid farewell.
Jamyung should've called out to me a hundred times
if she were so near.
llpum is alive but you couldn't
find his whereabouts?
JlNYANG PALACE NAKRANG CHOl Ll'S OFFlCE Yes Your Majesty.
JlNYANG PALACE NAKRANG CHOl Ll'S OFFlCE What happened to the troupe?
The last l heard of them in Luoyang
the children were dispersed
and the owner and a few of the members had left for Goguryeo.
For Goguryeo?
Yes. Prince Hodong took them.
CHOl Ll / King of Nakrang
Your Majesty do you remember Hogok?
How could l forget Hogok?
HOGOK/ Royalty of former Nakrang Army Wang Goeng! Choi Li!
l promise you.
l Hogok will survive and come back foryour heads!
A boy and his sisterfrom the troupe studied martial arts
at the beach of Dongmohyun every day forfive years
PlGLET with a man who had ''piglet'' tattooed on his forehead.
Find him and bring him to me.
When we find Hogok
we can find out what happened to Jamyung.
Summon the ministers.
Yes Your Majesty.
They're from the queen.
You weren't originally from Goguryeo
but since you'll be going to Nakrang from Goguryeo
you need to be properly attired.
Thank you.
Are the envoys leaving today?
Yes. Get ready.
This is beautiful.
But what's that look on yourface?
You're upset you're leaving Prince Hodong?
No. l have to go to Nakrang.
l meant to go to Nakrang anyway.
That's out of the question.
You're demanding the prefectures of Paesu and Tanhyeon?
Yes Goguryeo is also offering wedding gifts of equal value.
You'll allow us to mine in the old Hangin territory.
Nakrang may lack iron
but it's not a fairtrade fortwo prefectures.
WU NARU / Hodong's Uncle Head of National Administration You're so stubborn.
Paesu and Tanyeol may be large in size
but you can't call them fertile land.
lt's not an excessive gift for his one and only son-in-law.
l heard that when a Goguryeo man proposes marriage
he offers a mountain of gold silver gems
and silk to his in-laws.
ls that true?
You can pass for one of our people.
You certainly know a lot about our customs.
l've been studying.
EUL DUJl / Officer of Right Hodong's former teacher But that is only true among the commoners.
lt's a marriage between two kingdoms.
The gifts should be equal in value.
Paesu and Tanyeon are not fertile farmlands
but Paesu is a place of strategic importance to Nakrang.
Please demand something else.
What is it?
The Queen of Nakrang is here.
What brings you here Your Majesty?
You must be startled by my sudden visit but l also have
the right to discuss our crown princess's marriage.
That's true
but perhaps you should discuss the matter with our queen.
l don't know much about Goguryeo customs
but in Nakrang
the first queen and l often discuss state affairs with the king.
Let's do it the Nakrang way.
The queen of Nakrang has gone to the conference room.
She's a smart and vicious woman.
l've heard about her but l never expected herto be so brazen.
But why would she want a lowly girl from a circus troupe?
She wants her for her brother.
l know you don't believe her.
ljust need a good excuse.
l don't need her resentment by putting my nose in her business.
lt's betterto play the fool.
Hodong is like
giving wings to a tiger
SOLPl / Whale Giving Nakrang to and legs to a whale.
l should be grateful to her
no matter what her intentions are.
Yes Your Majesty.
Haeaewu let's go see yourfather.
l Wang Jasil want to cancel the marriage
between the Princess of Nakrang and Prince Hodong.
Your Majesty.
lt is absurd to demand two prefectures of Nakrang
in exchange for a mine.
But we're still discussing the terms.
Nothing has been confirmed.
Your Majesty
we must discuss the matter with the king first.
l'm the mother of Princess Nakrang.
His Majesty is far away but l'm here.
You can follow my decision.
CHU BALSO / Envoy for southern district Please reconsider Your Majesty.
Most of all as the mother of the princess
l do not believe that Prince Hodong and Goguryeo
can make the princess happy.
l formally decline this marriage proposal.
Yes you should decline if you so wish.
What can we do if you don't like Goguryeo?
Here.
Haeaewu pay your respects to Father.
Say ''Greetings Father.''
KlNG DAEMUSHlN Third King of Goguryeo ''Father l'll grow up to be a healthy man
and make you happy.''
Say ''l'll see you again tomorrow.''
Your Majesty we'll come back tomorrow.
Haeaewu.
Bring him here.
Let me have him.
Haeaewu.
Be a good boy.
You're not the grandson of the Biryuna tribe
but yourfather's son.
Be loyal to your older brother.
What brings you here Minister?
The talk of marriage has been broken.
Who dared break the discussion?
The Second Queen of Nakrang refused to accept
Prince Hodong as her son-in-law
and the envoys are getting ready to leave as we speak.
Welcome.
Budal.
l'd to have a word with Lady Puku.
Halt!
l'd like to stay with Lady Puku too.
Budal.
Yes Master.
l'll just be ahead.
Did you ask for me as your mistress?
Why is the queen taking me to Nakrang?
l know it was just an excuse
but l had to obey the queen.
l don't know why but l have a feeling that you
the queen and your wife know who l am
and that's why you're taking me.
l told my sisterthat l wish to take you as my second wife.
You take me for a fool.
What did you tell me in Luoyang?
You told me to stay in Goguryeo and neverto set foot in Nakrang.
Do you not remember?
Goguryeo will be thrown into confusion.
l think you'll be safer under my protection.
Why?
l've already told you.
l fell in love with you at first sight.
They dare insult us
KlNG DAEMUSHlN'S CHAMBER with that princess of theirs?
Perhaps we should send the envoys and renegotiate.
lf she won't consent
we'll bring her by force and marry herto Hodong.
Your Majesty bring her by force?
l'll make Nakrang pay for invading Goguryeo territory
when building their Mukbang Fortress.
Wu Naru take the armies of the Gwanna and Hwanna tribes
and attack the gates of Mukbang, Algi, Minbong and Eunpo.
l'll obey your command Your Majesty.
Send a message to Hodong.
Have him attack Eunpo and
have the dignity of the Goguryeo army known to Choi Li.
Have him capture Princess Nakrang alive
and bring her.
l'll obey your command Your Majesty.
JlNYANG PALACE NAKRANG
The talk of marriage has been broken
and the envoys are returning.
But who dared break the marriage talk without your permission?
lt was Queen Jasil's decision.
Ha Hogae!
Yes Your Majesty!
You're to leave for Eunpo right away and
find out what happened.
Join with General Majo in Mukbang and
prepare for a possible invasion from Goguryeo.
l'll obey your command Your Majesty!
l may not be able to see you for long.
lf you live forthe thrill of battlefields
a general's wife lives for the thrill of waiting.
You're a great wife.
YEORANG Hodong's Aunt
That was a nice break.
l think l'll come back alive yet one more time.
l wish you a safe return General.
l'll be back Princess.
EUNPO GATE
l'll go bid my farewell to Prince Hodong.
Puku l'll have someone escort you.
Your Majesty l'll come back.
l would've run away if l wanted to.
l'll wait foryou inside the gate.
Puku.
You what's going on?
What are you doing here?
Cha Chasung it's a long story.
We're going to Nakrang.
What do you mean?
General Wang Hol.
He likes Puku and he wants to take her as his wife.
He got permission from the queen.
Leave us.
l need to talk to Puku.
You're going to Nakrang right?
SOSO / Member of troupe That's why l came along.
We have to go together.
What's going on?
ljust can't figure it out.
l can't even see a day ahead.
The queen said l'm a gift to Nakrang.
That l should be dressed like a gift.
You're not a gift.
l know but.
Don't go.
You know why l have to go to Nakrang.
l took a sword to bed even since l was seven.
Not because l had a lot to lose but because l didn't want to die.
Even in Luoyang and in Simbeon.
And in my chamber when l came back from Simbeon.
When l was with you
l slept without my sword.
Because.
l protect you?
Now instead of my sword
l want to sleep with you in my arms.
Do you not like me?
Do you like the great general?
Just as you have to become king.
l have to find out who l am.
Puku.
l tried to hold back.
l tried to hold back
because l wanted to stay by your side but.
But something keeps telling me.
to go to Nakrang.
The days without you.
my hands and feet will be cold.
l'll be back.
You said.
your hands and feet will be cold
But my heart will be cold.
even in the sweltering summer
Your Highness.
What is it?
The king has summoned the army!
l Wu Naru will go to Mukbang and attack Majo.
l King Daemushin of Goguryeo command you.
Attack the Nakrang fortresses of
Mukbang, Algi, Minbong and Eunpo
and let the courageous spirit of the Goguryeo army known.
Do not leave a single soldier of Choi Li's army alive.
Capture the people of Nakrang brought to build
the fortress as slaves of Goguryeo.
Prince Hodong attack Eunpo and capture Choi Li's daughter alive
and bring her to Guknae Palace.
GOGURYEO & NAKRANG BORDER
Your Majesty.
HAHOGAE
Where's the crown princess?
She came to meet us but she went back to Eunpo.
General!
What is it?
lt's war.
The Goguryeo army is attacking ourfortress.
Eunpo is under attack?
Wu Naru is attacking Mukbang and the armies of
Hwanna and Gwanna are attacking Minbong and Algi.
And Hodong is personally leading the army in Eunpo.
What about the princess?
You should've brought Princess Nakrang.
l'll go with Budal and Takchi to bring her back.
The fortress is still holding.
Your safety is of the utmost importance.
General please safely return the princess.
You deceived me?
Hodong how can you do this to me?
Prince.
Puku.
l came back.
You looked prettier.
in that dress.
Part 24
EUNPO BORDER NAKRANG TERRlTORY
LAHEE / Princess of Nakrang Send a message to the palace.
lnform the king that Goguryeo has invaded us
and request an army.
Yes Your Highness.
EUNPO BORDER GOGURYEO TERRlTORY
What's that?
CHA CHASUNG They're sending smoke signals to warn war.
JAMYUNG (PUKU) But this is Nakrang territory.
Goguryeo is far away. Their army will come.
TAECHU lt'll be difficult to capture Princess Nakrang alive.
She's shielded.
PRlNCE HODONG
l have to capture Princess Nakrang alive
and take herto Guknae palace.
lt is the king's order
as well as the purpose of this battle.
Your Majesty.
WANG JA-SlL We'll discard the carriage.
l can't let myself be a burden on Nakrang.
Look overthere Your Highness!
BUDAL / Second general Your Highness you leave the border.
Do you regard me as just a girl or as your crown princess?
HA HOGAE / Soldier The queen is waiting foryou!
Do any of you know Sun Tzu's ''The Art of War''
and learned sword fighting from the king himself?
Your Highness!
l'll not abandon Eunpo.
SUAK 6 miles from Eunpo Gate
Watch that area.
DO SUGl Do not let down your guard for a minute.
CHlSO Only l prepare the queen's food.
MO YANGHAE Bring more rice.
At least two rice balls for each soldier.
l'll wait forthe crown princess here.
WANG HOL l'll leave Do Sugi and the troops behind.
l'll send a messenger if danger is on the way.
lf that happens don't look back. Return to the palace immediately.
Great General!
Go ahead without me.
Yes sir.
Find a chance to get rid of Jamyung.
How can you say such a thing? We're at war now.
She went running to Hodong's side the minute
she heard the war broke out.
She'll side with Goguryeo if we let her live.
Hol!
Bring Puku.
Time is of the essence. How can you.
Bring me Jamyung.
You.
knew?
Just because l've grown attached to you
as my husband and brother-in-law
doesn't mean l've forgotten my vendetta against Jasil.
Sister-in-law.
You want to do your filial duty to me?
lf you don't want to see me dead
you must bring Jamyung back alive.
NAKRANG WAGNGEOM LOOKOUT
RYU Jl Minister DOCHAL Minister The smoke signals came up
simultaneously from Mukbang Minbong Algi and Eunpo.
CHOl Ll Who's the enemy leader?
How many Goguryeo troops were mobilized?
We'll learn the details when a messenger arrives.
There was no news from our spy that
SPY the five tribes agreed to the war.
And there was no news of any movement of theirtroops.
Then why would Muhyul invade us?
lt's probably revenge for breaking the talk of marriage.
We must send an army to bring the princess back.
The Crown Princess is not a fragile flower.
lf she can't lead her army on battlefields
she can't become the Queen of Nakrang.
MOBYUNGHACHlK King's order to mobilize troop l'll summon the army.
Summon 700 troops each from Algi Minbong Mukbang and Eunpo.
l'll obey your command Your Majesty.
GOGURYEO GUKNAE PALACE
What's holding the four battlefields?
EUL DUJl / Officer of Right lt wouldn't be easy for General Wu to defeat General Majo
who's defending Mukbang.
And since capturing a hostage alive
is much harderthan killing one
the prince will be having a hard time in Eunpo.
KlNG DAEMUSHlN l know that.
We've been eating and sleeping on horseback.
Ourtroops are different from Choi Li's lazy bums.
Why can't they sneak up and
bring them down in one fell sweep?
Your Majesty
we have a message from our spy in Jinyang Palace.
Speak.
CHU BALSO / Envoy for southern district Choi Li summoned the armies from the four prefectures
and sent them to the four borders.
Why that treacherous man.
Liu Xian / Former King of Nakrang Commandery He's become a cunning strategist after
Liu Xian / Former King of Nakrang Commandery for a decade.
l didn't expect him to retaliate so quickly.
We must send reinforcements to the prince.
No.
Choi Li's army will get there first even if we send them now.
Hodong will win somehow.
He'll be victorious in Eunpo and bring Choi Li's daughter back.
EUNPO GATE GOGURYEO TERRlTORY
We must buy time until the reinforcements arrive.
There's only one strategy Goguryeo will employ
when they're outnumbered.
An all-out attack.
How can we buy time when they swarm over us like bees?
What happened?
BUDAL / Second General in command BU TUNG / Lieutenant The corpses of ourtroops
and those of Goguryeo have piled up like a mountain.
Ourtroops can't march forward
with the corpses in the way.
Food supply is a bigger problem.
Our men need to be fed.
Captain take Butung and go to the Goguryeo camp.
Yes Your Highness.
EUNPO GATE GOGURYEO TERRlTORY
We have a message from the Crown Princess of Nakrang.
Speak.
Son you read it.
Mountains of dead troops of both Goguryeo and
Nakrang have rendered us immobile.
l propose two-hour of truce.
l wish we both have time to clear away the corpses
move the wounded and feed the soldiers.
You just want to buy time until your reinforcements arrive.
Walk overthe corpses if that's what you want.
Your men trip over dead bodies but you won't even help
the wounded and pick up the dead?
You vulgar jerks.
Like father like son.
They sent a couple of ignoramuses as messengers.
l'm old enough to be yourfatheryou punk.
We'll accept the crown princess's proposal.
No Your Highness.
We'll resume fighting in two hours.
Feed the troops collect the dead and bring back the wounded.
Why did you agree to it.
You know she's just trying to buy time.
l also need time.
Here take these.
MlCHU Make sure you eat some too.
SOSO
Eat up.
This way.
Can you do it?
Yes Your Highness.
We're trained in acrobatics.
Casting a net is a piece of cake.
l'm ready to give up my life foryou for saving Puku's life.
Thank you.
Cha Chasung but you're not from Goguryeo.
And Hangkai you're from Nakrang.
l must give you a great burden.
You'll be seated among my counsel the day l become king.
You're most gracious Your Highness.
Your Highness arrows from the Yeonna tribe have arrived.
All right.
Select the best and the strongest archers we have.
Yes Your Highness.
Prince.
Do as exactly as you are told.
Yes Your Highness.
You may leave.
No more tighter.
Do we have to go to battle too?
Boss.
lLPUM (HANGKAl) You can leave with Michu.
l'll pay him back for saving Puku.
l'm not staying here just for Puku.
We're in a horrific blood-drenched battle
but l feel as if l've finally become a man.
Cha Chasung.
l thought my life was about
doing circus acts and selling laughter.
Michu l want to live like a real man too.
Can't we just live a quiet long life?
But that's how we've lived until now quiet like a mouse.
l may not become the great general
but l want to be called ''general'' at least once.
Please let me make something of myself before l die.
Honey.
People are looking.
l may never be able to go to Nakrang.
Yes.
Since you killed a Nakrang warrior
you may never be allowed on their land.
l'm sorry Puku.
Because of me.
You'll regret it for the rest of your life.
Let me help you capture Princess Nakrang alive.
No.
More Nakrang troops are coming.
lf you don't capture Princess Nakrang
you'll never leave this place.
What man would let his woman hold a sword and smell blood?
What kind of woman do you want me to be?
l haven't thought about it.
You want me sitting pretty in a garden
wearing silk robes and draped in jewelry waiting foryou?
That sounds good too.
lt would be nice to see you in that.
You told me this in Simbeon.
lt's important to know who you are
but it's also important to know your purpose in life.
Yes.
Maybe meeting you.
sharing your pain
is my purpose in life.
l came back because my present with you is more
important than finding out who l am.
Puku.
l'm not a woman who can benefit Goguryeo.
l'm not a woman who satisfies a man's lust.
l want to be someone.
who shares everything with you
even death
The two hours are up.
Drink this.
The feathers were cut in half.
lt'll add to theirflight but the arrows
could lose balance and miss yourtargets.
Wait for a north wind and aim a few inches above target.
You must aim and kill the crown princess's guards.
Yes Your Highness.
Your Highness.
Our prince challenges the Crown Princess of Nakrang.
Has Prince Hodong gone crazy?
Will the Crown Princess of Nakrang
who'll succeed the throne cower before a challenge?
Are you Princess Nakrang
only capable of adorning yourself and playing a lute?
How do Nakrang army serve such princess?
l'll cut off his head!
Stay calm!
He means to aggravate you with insults.
Don't fall for it.
l know.
l won't fall for such a childish trick.
With no future for Nakrang
you should admit defeat and save your own lives.
There will be ten rounds
but our prince will concede three of them leaving seven.
lf you even so much as slash his robe during the seven rounds
he'll apologize and withdraw from the battle.
Challenge!
Your Highness
we the troops of Nakrang wish to see your skills.
Shut up.
You dare doubt our princess's skill?
We have nothing to lose
since Goguryeo will concede three rounds.
Give my message to your prince.
Prince Hodong had a match with our Great General once
but it was a draw.
lf he can defeat the Great General
l'll accept his challenge.
She fell for it.
We'll signal you when we succeed.
North wind.
Budal, Butung!
Wipe out their archers!
Yes Your Highness.
Protect the crown princess!
Those rats.
Your Highness.
l'm sorry l couldn't protect you
Just what are you?
l'm the bodyguard of Goguryeo who was abandoned by Nakrang.
What? You're from Nakrang?
How can a girl become a bodyguard?
Maybe Prince Hodong has feelings for her.
Are you Hodong's woman?
Ask the prince yourself.
Awoman of Nakrang will abandon her country for a man
and kill her own countrymen?
l'll neverforgive you.
The prince's army has retreated safely.
Really?
Then we'll go to Bukyang as promised.
JlNYANG PALACE NAKRANG Please kill us forfailing
to protect the crown princess and our border!
Your Majesty please kill us.
l, Wang Hol, seek punishment. Please cut off my head
and set it as an example
so that Nakrang will never suffer such an insult again!
Your Majesty please give us death!
Please give us death!
MO HASO What have you done?
l didn't know this would happen.
Who gave you permission to break the talk of marriage
without the king's permission?
Do you not know that only l have the right
to decide the crown princess's future?
Then you should've gone to Goguryeo.
What?
Neitherthe King nor the Queen of Goguryeo
were in their right minds.
l put a stop to this marriage because
l was afraid Lahee would end up dead or crazy
if she enters such marriage.
Jasil.
lt doesn't matter if you hold the title.
lt doesn't change the fact that you're not her birthmother.
700 Nakrang troops were killed in this war
and more than 400 were seriously wounded.
What about our casualties?
A little more than 300 troops were killed and.
Less than 200 were injured.
We have captured 2500 of Nakrang people
building the fortress.
1300 were taken by the Hwanna and Gwanna tribes as spoils of war.
Your Majesty.
What is it?
General Wu is returning to the palace with 1200 prisoners.
l have to hand it to Wu Naru.
l heard he was injured fighting Majo.
l assume he's fine.
Your Majesty ljust received a message that
the prince will arrive at Bukyang shortly
with the Princess of Nakrang in captive.
l told you Hodong could do it!
He's not only the best swordsman in Goguryeo
he's now the best strategist as well.
How shall we receive Choi Li's daughter?
She's a hostage but she'll marry our prince.
We should receive her accordingly.
l agree.
She'll be Hodong's wife and my daughter-in-law.
Give Choi Li's daughter a grand welcome.
BUKYANG OUTSKlRTS OF GUKNAE PALACE
Congratulations Prince.
You have done well.
Now you're a step closer to becoming crown prince.
Aunt why did you trouble yourself?
YEORANG l had to greet your wife.
There she is.
Prin...
What's the meaning of.
Hodong doesn't know anything about women.
l apologize Princess.
l'm grateful l wasn't dragged by a horse
with a chain around my neck.
How can you say such.
You're not a prisoner. You're here as our guest.
As Hodong's princess. Please appease your anger.
Your Highness.
Come in.
A man from your house brought these.
He got here quickly.
Put them on the table.
Yes.
Please wearthese until we can make you new clothes.
They're mine.
And wearthese for now.
My brother will spare no jewelry for his eldest daughter-in-law.
lt's all right.
lt is all right.
l had promised Hodong jewelry and makeup as wedding gifts.
My people were brought here as prisoners.
l'm not so clueless that l'd adorn myself with
Goguryeo clothes and jewelry in such situation.
Well if you'd rather stay in your bloodstained clothes.
lf you'll bring me some water
l'll wash my bloodstains off my hands.
All right. Bring her some water.
Yes Your Highness.
When he was young Hodong came back from his trip to
Nakrang as an envoy and told me you had a foul temper.
He was right.
Your Highness.
Who are you to sit at the prince's table and
share his precious tea?
l'm Puku.
the prince's bodyguard.
You're that Puku?
The girl Hodong brought back to the palace from Simbeon?
The prince took care of me when l was ill.
l heard that Queen Maeseolsu gave you
to the Great General of Nakrang as a gift.
That's correct.
And how are you so well informed?
There are no secrets in the palace.
Then you must know.
Puku is my friend and my woman.
What do you see in this skinny girl?
Leave us.
Yes Your Highness.
You're to take the Princess of Nakrang as your bride soon.
You can have many girls like her after
you become crown prince.
l'll marry Princess Nakrang forthe sake of Goguryeo
but it's none of your concern what l do with Puku.
Hodong.
l'm exhausted.
At least once a day l want to smile like the others.
At least once a day.
l want to feel how happy to be alive and breathing.
And only she can do that foryou?
Yes.
Where is Puku from?
She grew up in Dongmohyun but she's originally from Nakrang.
Nakrang?
Haven't you learned your lesson?
You've suffered more than enough
because your birthmother was from Buyeo.
l'm happy enough that she's not from the Biryuna tribe.
They say that a hero is rendered powerless by beauty.
l'm afraid a girl will ruin you.
GUKNAE PALACE GOGURYEO
Please don't frown. Smile forthem.
They're your people.
Why are they my people?
Just as the people of Nakrang are my people
the people of Goguryeo are your people.
Treat them with kindness.
ls that why you killed troops of Nakrang and
brought me here?
Your mother was the one who started this.
Nonsense.
lf l hadn't gone through trouble to bring you here
your mother would have taken you away from me and
given you to Wang Hol.
Prince Hodong.
Let's not argue. Our people are watching.
Why aren't you with the prince?
Palace life seems so complicated.
l think l'll only be a burden to the prince.
They must be Nakrang people.
They are with General Wu Naru.
They must be prisoners captured at Mukbang.
Nakrang has done nothing for us.
We can't even call it our motherland.
We've come this far.
Let's forget we're from Nakrang.
Puku.
Your Majesty! Please punish us with death!
Save your heads hands and feet
and use them to conquer Goguryeo someday!
Your Majesty!
Come to my chamber.
Send an envoy to Muhyul and find out what his terms are
forthe release of the crown princess.
Also forthe release of our people.
They took the crown princess to Guknae Palace.
lt seems they'll force her to marry Prince Hodong.
That can't happen!
Our people will not acknowledge her as queen
if she is forced to marry the enemy prince.
lt's their ploy to snatch up Nakrang with princess
on their back.
l'll meet with Muhyul myself.
Your Majesty.
l'll meet him at the border of Eunpo.
Do whatever is necessary to bring Muhyul to Eunpo.
YOUNGANJUN JlNYANG PALACE NAKRANG l'll send Donggobi along
YOUNGANJUN JlNYANG PALACE NAKRANG with the messenger.
We need to send her some clothes and a maid.
She can't lose her dignity in the Goguryeo palace.
All right.
What will you do
if the King of Goguryeo won't release the princess?
l'm afraid our people will turn away from her
if she's forced to marry.
Jamyung.
Only if Jamyung is alive.
What are you saying?
Will you forsake Lahee?
l'll save her. l'll bring her back to you.
l'll stop Muhyul from marrying her off to Hodong.
But why are you bringing up Jamyung?
A king must prepare forthe worst.
l have to have an alternate plan.
Your Majesty.
The best thing is to bring Lahee back but if we can't.
lf Jamyung is alive
l'll find her and make her crown princess.
And if Jamyung is not alive
the Great General will succeed me.
QUEEN JASlL'S CHAMBER
What?
He'll do what if Jamyung is alive?
He'll make her crown princess?
CHlSO Things have gotten out of hand
since you broke the talk of marriage.
lt's a bridge we must cross sooner or later.
But l had no idea Lahee would be captured.
lf she's forced to marry
Princess Jamyung will become crown princess.
Never.
Jamyung is Hodong's woman.
And she killed General Ha Hogae and Captain Takchi in Eunpo.
l've heard as well.
Who is Ha Hogae?
He's the king's most loyal retainer and a meritorious subject.
How can the princess who turned against her country
become crown princess and queen?
You're right.
How can anyone accept her?
Lahee may be captured but Heaven is on my side.
Jamyung put a noose around her own neck.
l Do Chal write this letter to Queen Jasil for
DOCHAL / Minister the sake of the future of
the crown princess and Nakrang.
Lady Mo is already aware that Princess Jamyung
Queen Mo Haso's daughter is alive.
What brings you here?
Lady Mo is looking foryou. But why were you so startled?
lt's nothing. Let's go.
BUDAL / Second general Are you having an affair?
Are you writing a love letterto some wench?
Give that to me.
Princess Jamyung Lady Mo
Queen Jasil.
l may not know how to read well
but l have an idea what this letter says.
Sugi!
Ready the horses!
Yes!
Father!
Father.
l'm all right.
l'll alert the great general.
Master will help you.
Father what has he done wrong?
A slave who betrays his master must die!
Let's go.
Bring him in!
l didn't miss your heart because l'm too old to shoot.
l know that My Lady.
lt is so that l could ask you if you betrayed me
the late general and Younghojangwon
for a taste of power.
Speak.
Princess Jamyung killed General Ha Hogae and Takchi.
How can we make such a person crown princess?
That is none of your concern!
A king's life can't be compared to a thousand of
his subjects' lives or even tens of thousands.
Killing them is no matter.
Nakrang must unite against Goguryeo.
Nakrang will collapse if the two princesses fight
overthe throne.
You arrogant.
My Lady.
Where is Sister-in-law?
She's inside but she said to let no one in.
Sister-in-law!
lt is Hol! Open the door!
Since you seem to have a reason foryour betrayal
l won't stain my hands with your blood.
Kill yourself!
Sister-in-law l'll knock this door down
if you don't open it!
What's keeping you?
Are you trying to beg your masterforyour life?
My Lady l'm off to see the general.
Please live a long life.
Do Chal!
Father!
Master.
Please protect our lady and Nakrang.
Father.
l deserve to die. Don't be sad.
Serve our lady and Master.
Father!
Yourfather was a great retainer of Younghojangwon.
Give him a funeral befitting his status as a minister.
Yes My Lady.
Sister-in-law!
lt doesn't matter who becomes king.
Forthe sake of Nakrang?
Don't give me that nonsense.
You haven't changed a bit
since you shot that fire arrow at Sister.
Whether it's Jamyung Lahee oryou that becomes king
do you think people will care?
lt would have been the same
if our general had become king instead of Choi Li.
Sister-in-law!
ls anyone born to become king?
No you brat.
The powerful man becomes king
and the weak one gets trampled.
Unless he were crazy
any king would want to provide for his people.
A king can't exist when his kingdom is in distress!
He'll die with his people! Why don't you know that?
Hol.
Since you're the great general
you live forthe Kingdom of Nakrang.
l'll live for our general's revenge.
GUEST CHAMBER GUKNAE PALACE GOGURYEO The queen has invited you to tea.
The prince wants to have lunch with you.
LAHEE / Princess of Nakrang Who'd have known
the Princess of Nakrang would
be so popular in the Goguryeo palace?
Princess of Nakrang l come from the king's chamber.
May l come in?
Sir.
What is it?
The king wishes to see you.
All right.
What's wrong with her now?
Puku.
She still has poison left in her body.
ls it because she overexerted herself at Eunpo?
ls she worried about Princess Nakrang?
l don't think so.
We saw Nakrang prisoners on our way back.
And?
She's been upset ever since.
Puku.
What?
You saw that woman who stabbed you with the coral hairpin again?
No.
lt is l Puku.
Come in.
l was about to go see you.
Prince do you believe in dreams?
Like seeing your future in dreams.
You saw the future?
l think so.
lt was no ordinary dream.
l could sense that the images in my dream
were things l'll face in the future.
l don't know but coming from you
l'll believe it.
You've opened your energy channels.
Don't tease me.
Were you happy with me in your dream?
Were our children playing?
Don't tease me.
What was it?
On a vast field l was standing alone with a sword.
l saw hundreds of troops running toward me from a distance.
What was l trying to protect?
lt's so frustrating.
Why are you frustrated? lt's easy.
The enemies were my enemies
maybe the Biryuna tribe, Liaodong or Xuantu.
And just as you protected me in Simbeon and Eunpo
will you protect me for the rest of your life?
So you'll depend on me for the rest of your life?
Why? Do you not like it?
You don't like a weak man?
Well if that's my fate.
lt'd be nice
if my fate were to protect you and Goguryeo but.
l have to go see Father.
QUEEN MAESEOLSU'S CHAMBER
The king summoned the Princess of Nakrang.
l know.
SONG MAESEOULSU l'm on my way as well.
YANGDEOK Your Majesty did you know that Puku
the girl you had given to the Great General of Nakrang
came back?
Did she?
l saw her with my own eyes at the prince's chamber.
She is Hodong's woman.
lt seems that way.
The Queen of Nakrang wanted her as well.
She seems to be very useful.
Keep an eye on her at all times.
The Crown Princess of Nakrang is here.
Greetings Your Majesties.
Welcome.
Welcome Princess.
General Wu Naru couldn't stop praising your beauty.
And he was right.
Your attire.
l've sent you some clothes a few times.
l was taken from the battlefield.
lt is only natural that a prisoner is still in her armor.
Did you call for me?
Be seated both of you.
Let me offeryou my congratulations before l sit down.
l had once asked the prince to relay my message
to the queen wishing her safe birth of a healthy prince.
Did you give herthe message?
l couldn't.
l knew you'd be delivering the message in person.
You must be happy to have given birth to Prince Haeaewu.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
We should set the wedding date.
The soonerthe better.
As you wish.
Be it tomorrow orthe day aftertomorrow
the date is of no significance.
The King of Nakrang cherishes his people.
He wouldn't forsake his people for his child.
So?
lf l'm forced to marry
he'll take the title of crown princess away from me.
Do you really think so?
When he has no other child but you?
Although he's not his child he has General Wang Hol.
Princess our wedding was already under discussion.
He has no reason to take your title of crown princess away
even if you marry me.
CHOl Ll'S OFFlCE JlNYANG PALACE NAKRANG l'm done packing for the princess in Goguryeo.
Very well.
lf l weren't crown princess l'd have no reason to live.
Pack this among herthings.
What is the meaning of this?
The princess our Lahee wouldn't go on living
if she weren't crown princess.
No. That can't happen.
l decide herfuture.
Muhyul will demand things l cannot accept.
l can't have Lahee insulted and living in Goguryeo
or have her become a burden to Nakrang.
Lahee will understand the meaning of this dagger.
Your Majesty even if l were to marry Prince Hodong
l'd have nothing to offer Goguryeo.
lf you can't bring anything
l'll take what l need from Choi Li, yourfather!
lt is of no concern to you.
l have a nephew.
He was abandoned to the sea to protect my master's baby.
You'll never take your eyes off of Donggobi.
Use it before Donggobi finds out about Jamyung.
l no longer believe you when you say you love me.
You can love several women at once?
Women fall into two categories.
Women who satisfy my lust and the one woman l truly love.
Which one is Puku?
Queen Mo Haso's lady-in-waiting.
Take her out the West Gate and burn her.
You're looking for the girl who was stabbed
in the heart with a coral hairpin?
That's me.