ShinGuiGwan ends up destroying the sacred artifact and could not avoid a comflict with JeongGyeonBi.
JeonGyeonBi, however, meets end of her life for SooRo, who came to rescue her.
SooRo is confused by the death of his mother...
Episode 28
No!
NO!!!
ShinGuiGwan you bastard!
Do you truly expect to live like this?
How dare you... look down on heaven's will...
violating this temple...
and do you expect to live, you little bastard!
NaChalNyeo...
You'd feel painful for destroying something meaningful to you, but...
but...
It still is not over.
What?
Get off, you bastard!
How could you blame me, when I came for you?
For spending all your life serving heaven,
in those uncomfortable and boring life,
didn't you become old like that?
Shut up!
Even if I did not destroy the artifact,
what you're thinking has been told to the heaven,
so move aside.
Dear heaven, why are you so quiet?
I, the Grand Duke, will step on your will,
and destroyed the artifact.
Why don't you punish me as if you want me to see what happens.
Tear this flesh of mine, and sprinkle my blood all around!
Show your everything and stop hiding your presence!!!
Was I fooled by this stupid artifact?
A PROPHECY?!
Either SooRo or YiJinAhShi,
how can they be born with prophecy?
This means that there is no one else who was born with a prophecy in GooYa Nation.
Welcome.
It looks like Master SooRo's clothes.
That's right.
Since I could not do anything for him as a mother,
I don't know if he would appreciate it.
He wouldn't show, but he certainly would be happy about it.
I think I lived my life restless.
I didn't even notice a season change,
and I didn't even notice the flowers blooming.
I've become ripe through this process of enthroning SooRo as king.
I think we're close.
Isn't it too early to relax when ShinGuiGwan is still alive?
That's right.
I still have many things to do.
Miss HwangOk,
Yes.
Don't take it as a lecture
and please listen carefully.
I know you'd know what to do, but
please look after my SooRo.
Lady CheonGoon,
Lady Cheongoon-- I will listen to my mother-in-law's advice carefully from now on.
So, don't think that it's a boring lecture you're giving me and please give me more advices.
Mother?
Sure.
Let's do that.
Miss HwangOk,
soon enough, you'll find yourself important to SooRo.
Sometimes as a lover, and sometimes as a mother,
please protect him.
Yes. I will do as you say.
Something that blooms and sleeps again is the flower.
People also bloom and sleep...
and since the life is about blooming and sleeping also,
I think it's the best to let it be.
Lady CheonGoon! Lady CheonGoon!
What's the matter?
ShinGuiGwan is running wild around CheonMyeongGwan.
What?!
How dare he...
I will notify Master SooRo.
No, don't.
What are you going to do?
Don't tell him.
You need to listen to me.
From this point on,
there is no one in GooYa that is born with prophecy.
I will wait here, so be prepared.
Yes, sir.
Let's go.
Yes, sir.
It has become a time to see and end to it.
Wait.
JeongGyeonBi...
yes, I, the Grand Duke, is waiting.
Welcome.
Hurry...
How dare you! What is the meaning of this?
Are you curious?
You look like you are.
Lady Cheongoon...
ShinGuiGan...
This little bastard...!
What's wrong?
Did you see something you shouldn't?
Why?
Is it like GooYa Nation will be ruined just because of that "little egg"?
How dare you to cause all these troubles...
If I can get rid of you,
my darn little life is worth it.
Let's not be lonely by dying together.
Wait.
SooRo will be here.
SooRo, who means a lot to you, will arrive soon.
How dare you--!
JeongGyeonBi!
That prophecy you believed so desperately...
I will show you that it was all a perfect lie.
What's so important about either of us dying first?
Since it seems like you came here to end it all, then with my own hand,
I am saying that I will kill SooRo, which his life is more important than yours.
What is it that you want?
I want to see if SooRo can avoid my sword, who is assumed to be born with prophecy.
Well...
Look around you.
You little bastards!
Now you know?
Don't... touch... SooRo.
The day he gets hurt even by little,
I will end your life once and for all.
What was the heaven's will?
I, the Grand Duke, never let go of my ambition to conquered the world...
for not even just once in my life.
If I can have the world, then until the day I live,
I had a dream of ruling the world with this burning ambition of mine.
After killing you and SooRo... and conquering GooYa Nation,
the fact that prophecy does not exist...
I will prove it to people.
Stop your nonsense!
Even if you kill me and my son, GooYa Nation will not be under your control.
The time is coming.
SooRo!
Don't come!
You cannot come!
Welcome, SooRo!
Did you come to save your mother?
I'll get straight to the point!
Let go of Lady Cheongoon!
What are you afraid of?
Come and save your mother!
You can't.
He's trying to make you fall into the trap.
You cannot react to it.
Tell me what you want.
What are you trying to do?
Sacrifice yourself and save your mother.
As a son, shouldn't you do that?
Archers ready!
Foolish punks!
Are you going to make your mother a shield?
How can someone who desired to become a king of GooYa Nation do some pathetic things like this?
Aren't you ashamed of yourself?
Still, I was once a father of yours...
how can you be so rude to teach me?
If you're not thinking about living in regret after sacrificing your mother,
then sacrifice yourself!
In this place, let us end our lives once and for all!
SooRo, no! Don't!
Instead of blaming me, who should be ashamed,
look at you, who looks just as pathetic!
You little punk who couldn't even protect your mother, father, and this real mother of yours,
can you even act like a mature adult?
No!!!
LADY CHEONGOON!!!
Kill that bastard ShinGuiGwan!!!
Lady CheonGoon.
Lady CheonGoon!
Come to your senses.
Lady Cheongoon! Come to your senses!
Lady CheonGoon!
Lady CheonGoon...
How is she?
Her wound is too deep.
That can't happen.
You must save her. You have to!
You have to!
How can i meet my mother like this?
This is the end for Lady Cheongoon.
Wouldn't you have to watch her?
The reason this all happened to my mother...
It's all my fault.
I told my mother that I will live my life in here, en JangSeoGok.
But brother, you should go.
That's right. You cannot disappoint someone who is walking to the end of a life.
I am not certain, but she probably misses you.
Please go.
Mother...
SooRo...
Are you okay?
Didn't... YiJinAhShi... come?
I sent the messenger, so he should come soon.
There...
I made that clothes.
What I can give you as a mother, is only that.
When you were young,
there was a time when I hated you.
I didn't even know that my son was growing up.
You, who I was afraid what if you'd get in YiJinAhShi's way,
I cursed... and loathed you, who was just little.
Would you forgive this foolish mother?
For me as well,
My heart was so hardened that I couldn't do as much as I wanted to...
In fact, I was a bad son, who even had hatred on you.
I...
the fact that I'm your mother...
can you please accept it?
Now that I look back, it all seems one big dream.
I've spent my whole life riding through rough fields...
Going through every ordeal possible...
But now, the life of CheonGyeonBi will be scattered in a handful of dust...
Lady Cheongoon, you cannot become weak.
You cannot let go of my hands.
Please, take a cover somewhere.
Is SooRo's life... really that endless?
How many lives does SooRo have? Why is it so hard to get rid of him?
At least we've dealt with lady CheonGyeon.
She will draw her last breath in no time.
I don't care what happens to her.
My aim was to kill SooRo. SooRo!
Grand Duke.
Please listen to my words, although they will be hard for you to admit them.
What do you have to say?
It will be hard for us to remain here, in the GuYa Nation.
What? What are you saying?
I think we should leave the GuYa Nation for now.
The Grand Duke...
You want me to leave and roam around the nations?
Why do you think no other nation will accept you?
There will be other nations that antagonize SooRo.
Are you looking down on me?
Please forgive me, Grand Duke.
Forming an alliance with the SaRo Nation is my life long shame.
If I can't accomplish things on my own...
I'd rather draw a sword and die by my own hand.
Then...
I'm bent on taking SooRo's life.
Let's think about the future later on...
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Mother! Mother!
Mother...
I'm here, mother.
Yes, YiJinAhShi.
YiJinAhShi, don't blame me too much.
I'm sure you don't know...
After sending you away...
How hard I cried...
It's all my fault.
Please forgive me.
By following my will...
How difficult it must have been for you.
It was all because I was told my fate was to give birth and raise a king.
That's why I expected so much of you.
SooRo...
The throne is not made by human hands, but by the decree of the heavens.
It is your job to accept that.
That's something I didn't know my whole life.
The throne...
I can't force you to a position full of so much loneliness and hardships...
Your will will become your destiny...
SooRo...
Should the GuYa Nation need you, accept your fate and choose to walk the path of suffering.
That's what a man should do.
I put my trust in you.
Mother!
SooRo...
Your half-brother, YiJinAhShi...
Please take care of him. This is my request.
Don't worry, mother.
Yes...
My son...
Mother!
The heroine who threatened the three Han nations has fallen that way!
Now that the powerful woman from the north is gone...
SooRo's era will widely open.
I feel somewhat empty at hearing the news.
Because of her, I was able to thrive and act more decisively.
I should pay my respects to my great rival and enemy.
Lady CheonGoon was GuYa Nation's...
She established the pillars of this nation.
In her magnanimity, her only concern was the welfare of this nation during her entire life.
She must have gone to a nice place,
Don't be too sad.
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A great star has fallen.
But we can't push this matter any further.
We should go ahead with the coronation, as it was the wish of the deceased.
Since SooRo has not made a decision yet.
Please give us more time to think about it.
What else needs to be considered?
If the nobles have agreed and the people want it...
He should follow, even if it's not to his liking.
Give us an answer.
The nation is in such confusion. What are you waiting for?
What will you do?
Will you accept our decision?
It will be hard for me to accept.
My mother's body is still warm.
How can you be discussing the throne at this point?
If you are to become king,
you must remain cool headed, especially at times like these.
It is hard for me to make a decision now.
Please go back.
Although the GuYa Nation is not a recognized sovereignty yet.
They're closely bound to us.
A woman able to lead the three Han nations has passed away.
We can't remain passive.
That's right. If SooRo becomes king, there's no need to build unnecessary misunderstandings.
It seems right to send a delegation to the funeral at this time.
But we are the great SaRo Nation! Why should we send a delegation there?
Wouldn't that result in affirming their political aspirations?
Please take that into consideration.
We also need to gather more recent information about the GuYa Nation.
I will head a delegation and attend the funeral.
How many people would you like for the ceremony of the burial of the living with the dead?
There won't be a ceremony like that.
What do you mean?
You won't carry on with the ceremony?
Mother wouldn't want that either.
You're wrong about it, master SooRo.
This is for lady CheonGoon's sake.
It's not right to sacrifice living people
for the deceased person's future reincarnation.
I will not do it.
Are you refusing to carry out a tradition handed down to us?
Have you still holding onto your stubborn childish ways?
It's not that, but trying to get rid of abusive customs.
It is my request as the head of the family of the deceased.
Please follow my decision on this.
Wouldn't be better to follow SooRo on this?
If that's so. We can't say otherwise.
We can't even ask the deceased.
[Funeral Flags]
Please accept our respects.
How sad you must be.
Thank you for coming.
It seems there won't be a ceremony of burying the living with the dead.
It seems like that.
They will bury a statue in the image of a person next to the lady instead.
Yes.
There won't be much entertainment. But isn't it for the better?
It's not right burying living people.
I heard he stopped them from carrying out the ceremony.
This...
Now that he is confronting the customs of the nation, it seems SooRo has made his mind to become king.
SooRo! The SooRo we know is to become the new king?
Yes. That's why princess AhRo has come to pay her respects.
My prospects look better thanks to you.
SooRo.
I'm sorry.
I don't want to say anything now.
Let's talk about the future at a more opportune time.
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SooRo looks exhausted.
Please take care of him.
Yes.
Master SooRo, take a break here and rest some.
You'll feel better after a deep sleep.
I feel like someone is maneuvering me like a puppet.
Every time I had to let go of those I was supposed to protect.
I endured with clenched teeth.
I attempted to subdue my rage and I tried to forget about my sadness.
But now, it makes me think that persevering and enduring are all useless.
I... am really tired.
Don't think about anything now.
Let go of everything and cry if you want to. Or scream if that's what you need to do.
I'll be here watching over you
So no one hears you.
I thought I should see you before I return to the SaRo Nation.
This is the beginning of your era, SooRo.
I still remember vividly how you longed for me to return when you were a kid.
Now you will be able to put your ideals into action at this very sea.
I've heard from people that you're out of it.
How long will you remain in this state?
But now that I think about it, I don't think you'd have any words for me.
Life is too short even when looking straight forward, SooRo.
It's not the time to look back. Not for you. Or for me.
There's something I want to share with you.
It was through you that I understood there's a heavenly fate I can't change.
I did promise myself that I wouldn't go against you again.
Now the only one who can break you down is yourself.
Take heart!
Did the funeral go well?
The people gathered around like clouds.
It must have been an entertaining sight for them.
Funeral delegations came from the SaRo and NangRang nations.
What? Delegations?
There's also a rumor saying that SooRo has decided to become king.
Princess!
Welcome, princess!
What's your opinion of my place now that you've been gone for so long?
It hasn't changed a bit.
Isn't it? Now here. Please take a seat.
Now SooRo's era will begin here in the GuYa Nation.
Rather than talk about that, princess.
What do you have in mind?
As for me, princess.
I was happiest when you were YeonBAnSoo.
What? You sound like a foolish man!
Let me say one more thing.
Do so.
What do you think about me?
What do you mean?
Wouldn't you consider this strong and nice man as a suitable husband?
What?
You are foolish indeed!
I have my eyes for only one woman, princess.
In my entire life, princess, only one woman.
What if these two make a scandal?
Mother...
TalHae. How did you get here?
Are you allowed to come here?
The Great King of the SaRo Nation has sent me as part of the funeral delegation.
It seems they're holding you in great respect there.
After lady CheongGoon's sudden death, the political climate seems so unstable.
I feel so discouraged it's hard for me to work.
Mother, would you come with me?
Where? You want me to live in the SaRo Nation?
I know that you were left in an uncomfortable situation because of me.
How hard must have been for you! Being pointed out because of the sins of your son!
That's right. And you left me here while knowing all this?
That's right. You left me here alone while knowing about it?
Mother...
Don't pay attention to those who criticize me.
What did I do wrong?
I couldn't follow my dreams here. That's why I left.
GuYa Nation is not my real home after all.
Am I not Seok TalHae, whom no one knows where he came from?
TalHae...
I didn't know that's how you thought about it.
Because they didn't recognize you,
you shouldn't deny those who raised you.
Anyway, since you're doing well in the SaRo Nation,
that's good enough for me.
Mother...
Come with me.
I've come to take you with me.
Trust your son and come with me.
Go where?
You've come at a rightful time.
You've only called her mother by name alone.
When did you do your job as a son?
Your mother prays for you every night!
Did you know at least 1/100 or 1/1000 of her sacrifice for you?
So who are you to come now and ask her to go where!?
You go to the SaRo Nation and eat and be merry.
I'm going to take care of your mother.
Understand?!
Welcome.
I've just come from mother's quarters.
Are you planning to go back to JangSeoGook?
That's where I belong. Even for my wife's sake.
I feel comfortable there.
Everyone's eyes are on you.
Why are you refusing to ascend to the throne?
Is it because of me, perhaps?
If it's because of me there's no need for that.
The one who is to raise this nation on behalf of mother
is you alone, SooRo.
You are our mother's son.
And the recipient of the heavenly decree.
You also have unsurpassing iron working skills.
Additionally...
You have the people's support.
What else do you need?
What other confirmation do you need?
Have you completely given up on your aspirations to the throne?
There wasn't anything for me to abandon in the first place.
Because of my futile ambitions...
I've lost the most loyal of servants.
Do you think I could dream of the throne if you were in my place?
Therefore...
It's not because of you.
I'm scared.
All the desires and aspirations of these many people...
As the king of one nation...
How will I be able to embrace and lead them on...
This scares me to death.
The moment I become king, what if I forget my first intentions and become persuaded by people?
What if I have to become suspicious of people for no reason?
I'll end up empty with only venom left.
That is exactly
what I fear.
I can't trust myself.
You've become more fearful during the time we haven't seen each other.
You used to be the fearless SooRo!
Where did that SooRo go?
Every time I became sorrowful after losing to you,
There's something mother always said to me.
You can't do anything if you lose to fear.
Trials will make you stronger.
It's time for you to get on your feet.
It's not good to be like this for too long.
I'm saying not to spend too much time bound by pain.
Do you really have to go to JangSeoGook?
Stay here.
I'll feel better if my own brother is here by my side.
Are you taking up mother's last words?
Is that so?
Then I'll have to follow her last words as well.
Call me whenever you need my help.
I will come back at once.
You got it, right?
Older brother...
Right.
Since you've agreed to help, can't you start right away?
If we, who have become orphans, work together,
how pleased will mother be!
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