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Shinguigan managed to escape from the SaRo Nation's prison. He was able to regain his power after a teeth gnashing time of furiously waiting for an opportunity to rise again.
SooRo gains ChaChaWoong's trust; JeongGyeonBi decides to confront AhRo to save SooRo.
At the same time, YiJinAhShi is not able to withstand YongBi's provocation to strike SooRo...
~ Episode 26 ~
The person who killed the princess is in this place.
What?!
That person is here?
Who's that person?
Who is it?
Go ahead. Tell me!
Come on! Tell me!
Here...
It's ShinGuiGan.
This is a conspiracy.
This is a conspiracy from that shameless SukTalHae.
You TalHae!
Did you think I didn't know you were eyeing my position long ago?
What do you mean?
Explain yourself.
TalHae is a mastermind at plotting.
He made me go to war so he could replace me.
And you King know already how he tried to blame me for the defeat.
King, he is merely cunning with words out of desperation.
Please hear my words first, King.
It was TalHae who led the princess to step in the front line of the battle.
Once princess AaYo was taken as prisoner
He resolved to get rid of me
By letting the princess die.
SeokTalHae, what do you have to say for yourself?
This person even resisted to coming to princess AhYo's funeral.
However, I, myself...
Have brought him here for this reason.
That's not true.
Please don't let yourself be persuaded by him.
Finish what you were saying now.
King, what's the use of a hundred words?
I've brought a witness here.
Who's that?
Beinga ShinGuiGan's follower,
he was involved in princess AaHyo's death.
I trust that your discernment will prevail.
King, there's no need for that.
TalHae is right.
That... that man worthy of dead!
I made sure the princess was put to rest without pain.
What?
King! King!
What are you waiting for? Get that man out of here!
SeokTalHae, good job.
For not being able to protect AhYo from the hands of that man,
Take SooRo into prison as well!
Don't be standing like that. Come here and sit.
Never mind me,
but why were you so foolish as to SaRo Country?
That gentle and pitiful princess AhYo...
By my sword...
The sight of her falling like a fragile flower...
You should have seen that.
By now you will learn to live malevolently...
Yes, if a man doesn't have this kind of vindictiveness, what use can he be?
There won't be a second chance.
Trample on me.
I am telling you to squash me to the ground.
Were you going to finish things so lightly for the one who took away your mother and your woman?
ShinGuiGan, listen carefully.
In spite of your evil deeds,
I'm not going to let my sword be stained by your dirty blood.
Your life won't be ended by my hand,
I will make sure that you will do so yourself.
You will find yourself in a place where the only way will be to die by your own hand
The last face you will see
Will be mine.
Until then,
You should remain alive.
What can we do?
Shouldn't we at least send a delegation to the SaRo Nation?
Please, let's wait a little.
The heavens and the earth know that SooRo is without guilt.
Do you think ChaChaWoong will do something bad to him?
Don't worry.
If needed, I myself will go there to rescue him.
Princess AhHyo was laid to rest in peace.
Did she look peaceful?
That's right.
She fell asleep peacefully.
It would have been good If you could be there too...
Now that the funeral is over, you have not much time left before disappearing like the morning dew, ShinGuiGan.
In the meantime, spend yourself lifting up prayers for princess AhHyo.
One more word, and I'll pull out your tongue.
Get lost silently!
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But, how is it that you, always against SooRo
saved him by proving his innocence?
If your advice to get rid of SooRo was right
shouldn't he be left to die even though unjustly charged?
I simply thought that no suspicions should be left in regards to the princess' death.
Consider this the last thing I could do for princess AhHyo.
Please come out.
I was impressed at your courage by bringing princess AhHyo's body here.
I'm sure your sadness over her death must have been overwhelming.
The king's harsh treatment must have made it more difficult for you.
Understand that he speaks like a father who just lost his daughter.
Yes, ma'am.
This place was one of AhHyo's favorite places since her childhood.
There's nothing here--pond, trees, flowers--that didn't get her attention and care.
Hiding her true identity before the man she loved
was very painful for AhHyo.
Only if we had known that things would end this way...
I wouldn't have been so hard on her.
This is princess AhNee.
AhHyo's older sister.
I've come before you, King, with a request.
What have you to say?
Since princess AhHyo's death has been clarified
keep your promise to retire your troops.
That can't be done.
Although ShinGuiGan was revealed as the culprit
he is from the GuYa Nation, isn't it?
My desire to annex the GuYa Nation has not changed.
Therefore, I have no intention to withdraw my troops.
Great King...
What can the SaRo Nation profit from conquering the GuYa Nation?
Because of GuYa, the SaRo Nation has been protected from the surrounding BaekJae and MaHan nations.
The GuYa Nation has served as a buffer zone for the SaRo Nation.
Moreover, thanks to the GuYa Nation's advanced iron technology and port infrastructure, it's a recognized trading zone.
It has played a key role in delivering goods from other areas to the SaRo Nation.
If you conquer the GuYa Nation, you will end up with more losses than benefits.
Is that so?
You are quite brilliant, as I've heard.
I will consider your words.
Will you also consider a request of mine?
Use your gifts for the SaRo Nation.
Great King, I must return to the GuYa Nation.
You don't need to give me an answer right away. Take some time.
Welcome, my princess AhNee.
These people are not moving, not one step this way or the other.
What are they trying to do?
It seems ChaChaWoong has not made up his mind yet.
Isn't that TalHae?
YiJinAhShi! We're going back.
I know you had a hard time.
What do you plan to do with ShinGuiChon?
It's yours, so do as you please.
Has ShinGuiGan agreed to this?
Consider him dead.
You don't have to worry about him.
Can we trust him?
I'm not sure. He's so cunning...
This guy!
Are you alright, Grand Duke?
Grand Duke?
Since when was I a "Grand Duke"?
Alright.
Where shall I go now?
I prepared a place to stay.
Is that so?
I can only trust you now.
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Is this it?
Although it's inconvenient, please stay here for a while.
Looks like it once was a bandit's hideout.
You've must put a lot of work driving them out.
Don't worry so much and stay. I will do something.
Soldiers of the Grand Duke,
there's a saying that lost soldiers sleep at the thorn bush,
licking bitter plants to survive and taking the dishonor.
That is our current situation.
However, if you guys and I, along with GiTae get this situation under control,
I will promise you that I'll bring more honor than you had in our previous life...
Soldiers of the Grand Duke.
Yes, sir.
Soldiers of the Grand Duke!!!
Yes, Grand Duke!!!
You guys who decide to support me will be rewarded.
Here.
Everyone,
here in JangSeoGok, where everyone put their efforts to defend,
I will surely achieve my dream.
Cheongoon Army!
I am proud of you, who defended this place, as you guys were suffering from hunger.
Soon, we will take control of ShinGuiCheon, where ShinGuiGwan has left.
Today,
eat all you want and enjoy!
Hearing what ChaChaWoong has said, I was surprised.
I was surprised as well.
Looks like my brother was desperate to have SooRo.
What's your opinion about princess AhNi and SooRo?
SooRo is a brilliant young man, who is rare to be found in this SamHan.
Also, judging by his character of adoring AhHyo,
I think that he would be a perfect subject for the future of SaRo Nation.
Since AhNi looks like AhHyo, wouldn't that influence SooRo as well?
You cannot do that.
What do you mean?
SooRo has a lover who was arranged for a marriage.
Oh, you mean Miss HwangOk?
Yes.
Since they're like friends, despite the gender,
I don't think SooRo can get his mind off of Miss HwangOk.
Even if that's true, SooRo will not be able to neglect princess AhNi as long as he still has feelings for AhHyo.
Welcome, SooRo.
How have you been, your majesty?
Good. Have you gave yourself a thought about it?
What are you talking about...?
Geez, look at you trying to pretend!
I told you that for SaRo Nation,
I asked you if you could share your skills for our future.
Although I still have responsibility of not being able to protect princess AhHyo,
but if you're trying to hold me for that reason,
I am worried of how people would react upon you.
What?!
Are you refusing my request?
That's not it.
If you consider relationship I had with AhHyo,
I think it's reasonable for you to send me back to GooYa Nation.
By any chance, how do you think of my princess AhNi?
Wouldn't you become my servant?
Your majesty,
I cannot do that.
What?
What do you mean you cannot do it?
I have tasks to do for my country, GooYa Nation.
What would that be?
It is to create a nation where everyone can get along and live in an equally distributed peace.
I am trying to spread the forgery skills I have.
I would also like to use GooYa Nation's forge skills to make SamHan wealthier.
Are you daring to show me the fact that you deserve the title of a king of GooYa Nation?
Your majesty, I never considered of becoming a king.
How arrogant...
I withdrew my soldiers from JangSeoGok,
I begged you to become my servant,
and yet you show your inner self, trying to convince me rather than thanking me.
As long as I know your motive, I cannot let you go.
You will not be able to move one step out of this palace!
Master SooRo!
Master SooRo.
So you really did love AhHyo.
Princess...
Your eyes told me all about it.
AhHyo probably went to a good place, so don't be so disappointed.
AhHyo...
the fact that you're already goner,
I cannot believe it.
This person who is standing in front of me...
why can't it be you, AhHyo?
I feel as if our majesty is using me to disrupt your feeling,
I feel embarrassed to see you.
That's not it.
I will go my way.
AhHyo...
probably wants me to do that as well.
Se... senior!
If SooRo becomes ChaChaWoong's servant in SaRo Nation,
what happens to us, then?
What do you mean what happens to us?
GooYa Nation becomes SaRo Nation's servant pretty much.
If SaRo Nation is like a father, we'd end up being like a son-in-law.
Then, what about this forge?
Wait,
who would do all the work SooRo has left?
That's why everyone are so uptight.
After ChaChaWoong swallows GooYa Nation over and even try to take this forge, then...
who would stop that?
What?!
How hard we worked to build this-- how can we just give it to ChaChaWoong?
That's what I'm saying.
Would SooRo really let this happen?
I trust SooRo that he wouldn't let that happen, but...
you can't expect how people's mind change, do you?
Either you, me, and SooRo... we don't lose anything.
Don't be so sure before Master SooRo comes back.
Is it just one or two people waiting for our master?
Be careful specially in front of Miss HwangOk.
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Don't worry too much.
Do you think Master SooRo can return safely?
What you're thinking will happen.
Master SooRo's days ahead are not without perils.
But things will surely work out in the end.
I am afraid.
The more I have faith in it, more I feel afraid...
and makes me suffer more.
We cannot sit around like this.
I will go to SaRo Nation and meet ChaChaWoong,
and make a Treaty of some kind.
I am worried if you may get in trouble.
General.
Yes, Lady Cheongoon.
If,
what if...
who do you think will win if SaRo Nation was to fight against our Cheongoon Army?
Although we have disadvantages when it comes to numbers,
but since Cheongoon Army are armed with the best weapons and armors,
I'd say it's like fighting fire with fire.
Is that so?
That means that we won't lose at least, right?
However, if the both sides have a battle,
then both sides will have a lot of loss.
That's fine.
Discipline our soldiers well.
I do understand what you're saying, but
we have our objectives of rising to power.
If possible, we have to anticipate a war to bring SooRo back.
I was only coming up with the worst case possible.
Don't worry.
If you're going to the SaRo Nation,
then would it be okay for me to accompany you?
Well, how desperate would you be?
Let us go together.
However, we cannot just go there...
I will come up with a plan.
That's a piece of cake!
If I tell them that I came, then princess AhRo is certain to welcome me.
Don't worry.
Thank you, Great Chief.
I did guess that you had some kind of relationship with princess AhRo, but
I didn't know that you were close with her.
Of course we're close.
How much she welcomed me last time at the JangSeoGok...
she told me to visit SeoRaBeol
like she meant it...
I was wondering if I should go,
but then it was not a good situation,
so I could not go.
It's a good thing.
We will go with Lady Cheongoon.
What? With Lady Cheongoon?
Scary Lady Cheongoon... and me... to the SeoRaBeol...?
After this, there has to be an appropriately thankful manner.
I ask you a favor.
I will think about it.
But please, tell Lady Cheongoon that I, YeonSaChi is making a tough decision.
Welcome.
How have you been?
Come in.
Although I failed you,
I am deeply sorry about it.
It's okay.
I called you because SooRo has not been returning for a while.
I will try to figure the situations out, so...
take the responsibility of protecting this place.
Yes, I understand.
Aren't you worried about the fact that your older brother is in trouble because of you?
ShinGuiCheon...
Whatever the cost, I have to bring SooRo here.
Are you going to live with this girl?
Yes.
I will trust you with a decision since this is your life.
I, the Great Duke,
how long do I have to live as a bandit?
You're overreacting.
To see the strength you put on your sword, you sure are Grand Duke all right.
Don't you need to man up and strike that bastard TalHae's head?
Since he will die from me, what do I need to hurry?
However, they say that ShinGuiCheon is empty?
Yes...
Foolish YiJinAhShi has just given you a chance, Grand Duke.
It seems I still have some luck left.
Master!
What's going on?
It's reported that ShinGuiGan has taken over ShinGuiCheon.
What?
What do you mean?
What were our troops doing when this was happening?
It seems they lowered their guard due to our absence.
How could this happen?!
How could we lose to ShinGuiGan, whom we drove out of the GuYa Nation not long ago!
What shame will this bring to mother!
We have to take it back by all means necessary.
Master.
We shouldn't take them lightly.
It seems ShinGuiGan has already brought many soldiers to his side.
This is a serious matter.
And just now, when she's not looking at me with favor.
How great will be her disappointment.
Who's there?
Sh! How dare you ask that?
Go and tell princess AhRo that YeomSaChi is here.
Who are you to bring the princess' name to your lips!
Get out of here!
What are you doing?
Who... are you?
She's the lady CheonGoon of the Guya Nation.
Please tell them that she is here to see ChaChaWoong.
Tell them if the Grand King is not available, we can see princess AhRo instead.
Lady CheonGoon, you're here!
I apologize for the wait.
We have come here to see ChaChaWoong.
Let's take a seat.
ChaChaWoong is engaged with government affairs.
I have come on his behalf.
This is because of SooRo, isn't it?
Yes, princess. That's right.
His mother has become worried sick over master SooRo's long absence.
This is why she has undertaken such a long journey.
Princess, please return master SooRo to us as soon as possible. Do it for me, will you?
You haven't changed a bit.
Thank you for your words.
Is master SooRo okay?
Of course.
He is doing well thanks to the Grand King's care.
Doing well?
How can you say he's doing well when he's in reality imprisoned in this palace?
Lady CheonGoon. Your words are out of place.
Shouldn't you be thankful that the Grand King has not brought charges against SooRo?
His charges
are serious enough for our nation to go against yours.
Princess AhRo,
did you just say that the SaRo Nation could strike the Guya Nation?
Yes.
I'm saying that those are the facts.
The Grand King, however, has shown mercy on SooRo.
And he is not retaliating.
Grand King?
Is that all you have to say?
If you war is what you want, go ahead and bring your troops.
We are ready to defend ourselves.
What?
Is this a declaration of war?
Princess...
Lady CheonGoon...
Calm yourselves.
What has happened here?
Princess, please take a seat.
Let SooRo go free now.
There's nothing else to say.
Princess AhRo.
Our SooRo is worth more than the GuYa Nation.
I do not fear war if it's for SooRo's sake.
Make sure you convey this to ChaChaWoong.
Couldn't we, at least, check on him, princess?
Princess HwangOk would like to see SooRo, princess.
That's what she means.
If you are so worried about his wellbeing.
I will arrange a visit.
Will you come with me, princess HwangOk?
There will be a separate time for us to talk in private.
Master SooRo.
Princess...
You've been really worried.
You seem to be in good health.
I have more peace now.
Did you forget who I am? I'm SooRo!
A strange rumor has spread in the Guya Nation.
I think I can guess what it is.
Don't tell me you believe that rumor...
I don't, but I'm a woman as well.
You trust me, don't you?
Now that I see you face to face.
I feel relieved.
Lady CheonGoon was quite angry.
Angry?
She's threatening to go to war if we don't let SooRo go.
What?
War?
How impertinent!
It doesn't seem simply a threat.
Please let SooRo return.
I'm concerned that this could trigger a full blown war.
But...
Weren't we already thinking about dealing with the Guya Nation?
Isn't it better that they are threatening us first?
Grand King, although they have still not set up a king,
their iron technology is already surpassing ours.
Even if we were to win a war
our losses would be too great.
I'm concerned the outcome could weaken your position, Grand King.
Is the GuYa Nation's strength...
really that powerful?
Yes, that's right.
If SooRo refuses to submit to you.
You will be left with two choices.
Two choices?
Two choices? Tell me more.
First, in order to avoid an unnecessary war.
Return SooRo to the GuYa Nation as soon as possible.
The second?
Even though dangerous,
Kill SooRo in order to avoid future complications.
For crying out loud!
Which way would you choose?
This is not a good time for war.
It seems to be a better choice to let SooRo go.
It's just that SooRo is too good to let go.
SooRo has someone he loves as much as he did AhHyo.
She's here with lady CheonGoon.
It seems that he's not meant to stay here.
This is too bad!
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You live in such a great palace, princess!
I didn't even know this and used to call you YeonBanSoo, YeonBanSoo.
My deepest apologies, princess.
It's my fault for having deceived you.
I was forced to do so at that time.
That's right, isn't it?
It's your fault for having deceived me.
I merely called you by your name.
You've come this far to argue with me?
Not at all, princess, not at all.
Argue with you? Me? I've been counting the days until I could see you again...
You know my heart...
Perhaps...
Perhaps?
Please tell me!
Do you have any plans to set up a branch here in SeoRaBol?
Here in SeoRaBol, where I am.
Of course I do. You can be sure about that!
Yes, of course!
I will help you then.
Since I'm easily recognizable, you'll have to do this for me.
Tell me what to do.
SooRo will soon leave this palace and head to the GuYa Nation. Tell them that this is our chance.
Also, if more resources are needed, they will be provided.
Do you think that ShinGuiGan will accept this? Coming from you?
His only concern now is SooRo.
He won't turn to me until he gets rid of SooRo.
Get ready to leave.
Yes, sir.
Here.
We parted as enemies, but today I'm meeting you as a friend.
How despicable!
Are you switching sides just like your master?
If only I could slash your master's throat!
Why did you come to me?
You're too quick tempered.
Take a seat first.
YeongBi will be here soon.
YongBi too?
What's going on?
You seem to have more lives than a cat.
What are you doing here?
If I'm here, wouldn't it be for a reason that's important enough?
All three of us are here because we have a common enemy.
It's SooRo.
This is scary!
Can't we go a little slower?
Don't worry, I'm here with you!
Hold fast!
Yeah!
GeukBeolCheon...
Yes, princess.
What is SooRo like?
He's someone I envied much.
Why?
In appearance, talents, or character
even men would envy him.
I was never his match.
But I won't lose this time.
What do you mean?
I won't lose you to him, princess AhNee.
I won't lose you to anyone, princess.
GeukBeolCheon...
You want me to take a guess?
Here we go...
Princess AhNee and I will...
marry...
or not...
will marry...
or not.
will marry...
or not.
will marry.
Be in good health.
May you be able to fulfill your vision for the GuYa Nation. That's my plea.
I was comforted by your presence.
I will leave
trusting that AhHyo is still alive.
SooRo!
Let's go!
Sorry for bringing you so many worries.
So much heart ache because of you...
It's all your fault!
Let's go.
Lady CheonGoon.
I have some unfinished business with princess AhRo. I will catch up with you.
Is that so?
It seems you have some good news.
Princess AhRo is having such a hard time letting me go.
Well...
Let's go.
Are you ready?
Yes, sir.
Bring me SooRo's head.
Understood?
Yes, sir.
We will be right back.
Let's go.
What are you doing here?
Why are you trying to get SooRo killed?
You've found out.
I can't seem to make sense of you.
Isn't this too cruel?
SooRo's fate is to die.
For me and the SaRo Nation.
His fate is to die...
It's too bad
we couldn't turn him to our side.
It's because he's too good.
If SooRo...
left knowing there was danger ahead.
Did you tell him?
I couldn't let him go without knowing, at least for princess AhHyo's sake.
But it will be hard for him to preserve his life this time.
If SooRo survives again,
I will come to think that the heavens have a plan for him.
But... Aren't you YongBi?
Mother.
Master.
I'm so sorry.
YiJinAhShi.
What can you say for yourself?
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