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TalHae attempts to escape with princess AhNee to be allowed to marry, all the while making efforts to please ChaChaWoong.
SooRo convinces the leaders and proposes to HwangOk.
SooRo succeeds in establishing trade relations with the WooAe and NakRang nations, which paves the way for him to accede to the throne...
It must have been really sudden for you.
But you are the first man I have opened my heart to.
Lady SoHa...
I want to know your true feelings.
In your heart...
Is there place for only one woman?
It's as you say.
Is it perhaps because of the pressure from the leaders that you are having a hard time opening up to me?
Lady Soha...
Your honesty is truly precious.
But I cannot accept your feelings.
I myself know
How hard it is to change one's feelings about other people...
However...
There will be another person for you.
I did not come to hear that.
If you and I end up together.
That would be only because of your father and the leaders' decision. Not because of us.
You would not want your feelings to be used in such a way, wouldn't you?
Is this the only way?
I hope that your feelings no longer get hurt because of me.
That's all I can wish for you.
Were you disappointed because of my seeming hesitation?
There was really nothing to consider.
That's not true.
This is not simply about a household marriage.
As a king, you shouldn't be pay too much attention to personal feelings.
Do you remember what you told me before?
You said that feelings between a man and a woman can be easily forgotten.
But that you consider me as your destiny.
Are those words still true?
I will now give you the answer to those words.
Ours, after all, is quite an uncommon relationship.
It's as far from an usual relationship as your home country is far from this land.
That distance and separation were overcome by the power of fate.
It's destiny that brought us together.
Don't doubt me.
Knowing your feelings,
that's happiness enough for me.
Even if you cannot become mine exclusively...
That won't happen... unless you've already grown tired of me!
What will your answer be then?
There's nothing to consider.
Please accept the decision of the leaders.
Miss...
What do you mean?
I've put much thought into this.
Regardless of their motivation,
it is not good for the country to show so much disagreement over the issue of your marriage.
If you plan to oppose their choice because of me, please reconsider your decision.
You want me to accept their offer and marry the daughter of the leader?
There's nothing to be gained from confronting them.
Something needs to be given up in order to gain other things.
If you refuse to follow their decision,
they will feel rejected by you.
They will withdraw their cooperation and start challenging you.
Is this truly what you want?
Yes.
Please do not decide otherwise because of me.
Why are you speaking of things which are not really in your heart?
This is not a private matter between you and I.
You have to consider this objectively, without leaning to either side.
There must be no one left in the GuYa Nation capable of overcoming SooRo now.
It is said that the tribal leaders have all submitted to him.
He will accede to the throne in no time.
What do you think?
Although having a king in the GuYa Nation
is something to pay attention to...
As you have seen before, SooRo will not easily attempt to harm the SaRo Nation.
Any king needs to consider relations between nations.
How can you prove that he will not rise against the SaRo Nation?
I feel we have a big headache in our hands...
The only person who knows him enough and is able to confront him is I, your majesty.
Should he rise an army against us, I will go and meet him. So do not be too worried, Great King.
Have you given thought to our AhNee and KeukBeolChan's marriage?
I, HoKong, have something to tell you, Great King.
Speak your mind.
These are petitions made by nobles and their sons.
It is regarding princess AhNee and KeukBolChan's marriage.
They seem to be denouncing this marriage.
I already knew about that.
Hear you now.
Yes, Great King.
Because of your great talents,
I have considered you as a suitable mate for my daughter. But as you know, we have much opposition form the nobles.
Let no more be said about you marrying AhNee.
Great King, although he is not of noble birth,
his talents and his feelings for AhNee
you know that they are far greater than any noble son.
Though a royal son-in-law to your liking...
If you have no power to choose a royal son-in-law by yourself,
How can you be called the King of this nation?
Even a King...
Cannot do everything he pleases.
GeukBeolCheon...
Yes, Great King.
Even if you don't become my son-in-law, I will still hold you in high esteem and keep you as a high official.
So try to forget AhNee now.
How could I go against your order, Great King?
But I think princess AhNee will be more distressed than I..
What's that about?
A woman's heart is different from a man's.
It is hard to fathom how she'll be able to overcome her feelings for me.
You are indeed concerned about AhNee's well being.
I will try my best to make her understand, so you too try to help her get through it.
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Are we allowed to do this?
Didn't I tell you?
I will offer you this, the only life I have.
I will be safe because of the daughter of the Great King.
But don't you fear for your life?
Why wouldn't I be scared?
Just thinking about the king's ire gives me cold sweat.
Do you love me that much?
Even to death?
I've only had success and ambition as my only goals in life.
It was you who introduced me to a whole different world.
My world was full of strife and competition.
The world you showed me was filled with peace and rest.
Nothing this world can offer has more worth than being with you.
Just trust me.
I will do anything to protect you and this world of warmth which you have given me.
You haven't found her yet?
It seems what we feared has finally taken place!
What do you mean?
GeukBeolCheon seems to be gone with her as well.
What did you say?
You mean these two are together then?
It seems they used the last option they had left since you didn't approve their marriage.
This GeukBeolCheon!!!
Him with our AhNee!
Great King...
Why?
This is about GeukBeolCheon...
but the truth is that our AhNee seems to have more feelings for him.
What to do!
Either kick TalHae out of this country,
Or let them marry. You have to make a decision now.
It is not hard to kick him out.
But what will happen to the iron plant then?
Then, what about changing your mind and taking him as your son-in-law?
Are you planning to stay like this all night?
It is time for you to go to bed now.
Sleep first.
Princess, my heart aches at having you brought to such a lowly place.
Princess!
GeukBeolCheon...
You are all here!
What brings you here?
I bring here to offer you a good place to discuss the affairs of this nation.
A good place? Where do yo have in mind?
KimHaeGwan.
Yes, that's right.
It's already dead because of HwangOk's competition.
Wouldn't it be good if it could be used as a place for government?
Those are thankful words.
We were having a hard time because no suitable place could be found.
That's right, isn't it? I knew that!
Thank you.
Get him out of here.
Yes, sir.
GeukBeolCheon!
Don't worry, princess. Nothing will happen.
What are you doing?
Can't you leave him alone!
GeukBeolCheon...
Aunt...
Don't be scared.
Let's go.
What?!
AhNee spent the night with TalHae!?
Rumors are already widespread in the palace.
What should we do about this?
What can we do?
Other than deporting TalHae right away?
But you said that rumors have already spread out.
Who would now come forward to ask AhNee's hand in marriage?
It is truly a difficult matter.
What was AhNee thinking?
To have come this far with someone whose origins we know nothing about?
Get TalHae here!
TalHae, you!
Do you know what you have done?
Take my life, o Great King!
I should have protected young princess AhNee!
But I cannot see your face because of my great sin!
I cannot forgive you!
Isn't there someone out there?
Take my life, o Great King!
He did nothing wrong.
What did you just say?
GeukBeolCheon has done no wrong?
That's right.
You were planning to send me...
Because you set your mind to marry me to another person...
I persuaded him to do this.
Punish me instead.
Who has seen a sight like this?
TalHae, you! Do you both take me as a fool?
Aren't you on their side as well, AhRo?
Older brother, if the truth be told, you're right.
What?
If AhNee didn't have to marry the son of the noble man.
And if she were married to TalHae, who has the skills we need for the iron plant.
We could stand up to the power of the nobles by raising a powerful army.
You would be set high as the Great King of MyungShil, SangKoong, and Saro.
I am truly sorry, but I am the only one who could deal with SooRo as well.
That's true. Please let me marry him.
If I could become your son-in-law, I will greatly sacrifice my life for your glory.
Please let us marry!
I don't want to hear any more of this!
Get out of here!
Get out now!
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Have you considered our proposal?
You mean the matter of my marriage?
That's right.
Since we can't delay this any further, I will share with you my take on this.
I will not accept your daughter as my queen.
I have no desire to marry someone for the sake of the throne alone.
What?
Do you think that after rejecting us like this,
You will still be able to accede to the throne?
Let's withdraw our support and leave at once!
Doesn't this mean that SooRo has no consideration for us?
We were fooled. He received our help when he needed it.
But now he's refusing even a small request like this.
I can see how he'll treat in the future...
If that's your decision...
What are you waiting for? Do we have anything left to discuss?
Yes, farewell.
What? You want us to leave like this?
You don't really act according to my decision, isn't it?
If your plan was to make me king and make me do things as you pleased, you were mistaken.
What are you trying to do?
Are you trying to grow a rift between us instead of comforting us?
I will make this clear here and now.
If I become king, I will become a real king.
If not, I will completely give up the throne.
Am I becoming king because I want to?
Do as you please. I will watch your every move.
If you want to leave, leave now. But I will remember your decision.
Why are you doing this?
Let us all seat down. Leader, please!
This... is...
I will make a suggestion instead.
Join the court instead of remaining as tribal leaders.
Please listen to all I have to say first.
Won't we need high officers for a new nation?
I'm asking you to play that role.
Then you'll be able to carry on with government affairs along with me.
If you decide to follow my request stay here.
Otherwise leave this room.
To put it more simply, you are asking us to become subjects to the king of GaYa, isn't it?
Did you want to stand over my head then!?
There's no need to raise your voice...
Give us some time to discuss this among ourselves.
I will return in a little while.
I will trust that those who remain here have decided to follow my request.
Wasn't this too much?
If I bow my head now, I'll have to continue giving in to them.
Still wouldn't it bring more trouble if they decide to do something drastic?
I have nothing to lose. But they have much to lose.
Don't worry too much.
I hope it's as you say...
If we give in now, it'll be the end of us.
Think about this well.
But SooRo says he has no desire to become king.
Didn't you see his fit of temper just before?
If he declines to be king because of that temper
wouldn't the GuYa Nation fall into chaos as before?
How innocent you are!
Those are just words! Who would not like to be king?
But wouldn't it be better to become high officers instead of gaining nothing?
But...
What are you doing here, SoHa?
I have something to tell you, father.
Also to all of you...
What is this about?
We are about to witness the rise of the first king of the GaYa. Are you trying to manipulate him through me, your daughter?
This will lead to a tragic outcome not only for SooRo but for the GaYa Nation as well.
How dare you say this in front of your elders?
Please think about this.
If I become king SooRo's queen.
Won't my father end up with an exorbitant amount of power?
But...!
This is something you should oppose!
Can't you shut your mouth?
The SooRo I so wasn't someone who would turn tyrannical.
Look him in the eye.
I think you could be able to tell him what you think as officers.
This is not right.
Let's go now. Fellow leaders, let's think about this at a later time.
It seems things took the wrong turn.
I think so too.
There's no more we can do.
We have to lead on without their help.
Do you want me to step in and try to moderate?
Don't do it.
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What are you doing here? You have so much work to do.
I missed you...
I have the feeling you didn't really come to see me.
The truth is...
I wasn't able to come to an agreement with the leaders.
Are you really set on not accepting the elder leader's daughter as queen?
I've already told you how I feel about it.
Don't worry about me. Keep your focus on GaYa's interest alone.
SooRo!
What brings you here this late into the night?
I have to tell you something in private.
Please come in.
Ahem...
Everyone is here except for the elder leader. Let's begin.
Even lady SoHa is here. Let's see what you have to say.
I know this is out of place, but let me speak first.
My simple opinion is that
discussing government matters in secret is not proper.
Although my father was stubborn about marrying me to SooRo,
meeting SooRo in secret, creating divisions,
it's not beneficial for GaYa's future.
What do you want to say?
What will people say at the sight of you meeting like this?
This is so embarrassing!
You're so young! Are you trying to lecture us?
Let her finish.
I thought SooRo valued unity more than divisions
and transparent discussions rather than obscure talks.
This is another disappointment.
Although I do know that SooRo did not take part in gathering you here.
This meeting, in short, does no good for us.
I will also try to persuade my father in joining the building of this new nation.
Please keep that in mind.
Once the palace is built, we will go ahead and prepare for the wedding and coronation.
Don't you think SooRo will say the palace is too big and wasteful?
Why is he so stubborn about this? This is a government building after all...
Don't worry. I will try to persuade him.
Sister-in-law...
Did my brother propose to you?
No... He must not have a moment to even think about such things.
Great General!
What's the matter?
A foreign ship was spotted at the shore.
They were silent for a while...
I will take my leave now.
Is it time for us to settle our international relations...
I've been thinking many things after hearing lady SoHa's words.
Let us settle our differences, both you and I.
I hope we'll be able to speak frankly to each other.
My daughter's behavior was not proper.
I am embarrassed to see SooRo or the leaders.
It was not for personal gain, however, that I presented my daughter as a candidate for queen.
I ignore what you think at this moment.
But let me speak out of my heartfelt concern for the GaYa Nation.
As you know, HwangOk came from CheonChoo.
How can we have as the first queen of a new nation a woman who is foreign born?
There's some truth to it.
A woman from GaYa should become the mother of the nation.
That's true.
We also have to consider the issue of the royal blood.
Have you finished?
It's the princess!
It's not fair to question her birth status.
SooRo... how can you take my words that way?
Forgive me now.
HwangOk has longed worked alongside me in the building of this nation.
She has become a woman from Gaya to the core.
She is extremely knowledgeable about the needs of the nation and has influence over the people. This is where she lives.
She's lived all this time as a person from the GuYa Nation.
To deny her right to become queen based on her birth place
is an afront to the principles by which this nation will stand.
As long as they live in the GuYa Nation, each one of them is a citizen of the GuYa Nation.
The new nation we strive for is not too far...
I agree with SooRo.
Not antagonizing because of different opinions
but pursuing of unity with equal consideration: that's GaYa's spirit.
Come and join me.
Alright.
There's nothing to add or rebut to SooRo's words.
Let us no longer make an issue out of this.
I will take part in the building of this new nation.
Are you of one mind?
Feel free to speak now.
You mentioned that business was slow here.
As you see, there's not even an ant here. Only flies!
That's why I'm here. How about turning KimHaeGwan into a trading center for foreigners?
What do you mean?
It's about renting sections to foreign traders.
You're saying that foreign merchants would come here and do commerce?
That's right.
GaYaKwan...
He's saying to keep GaYaGwan as a center for national commerce and KimHaeGwan as one for international commerce.
You're so smart.
Hold on. What should I do then?
All I have to do is sit here and receive rent monies, is that right?
If that pleases you...
Thank you.
I'm really thankful for your thoughtfulness.
Then, as a member of the GaYa Nation,
I will try my best to bring in as much profit as possible.
By accumulating much wealth...
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How about this?
Looks good.
It was made with the best iron, so it should be the best.
That's right.
Then, allow me to have a work station of my own.
A work station?
I don't think there's any places suitable to work metals.
Should I go to the GuGeum iron plant then?
Here, let him work at your station.
I don't know what, but he seems to be doing something important.
My place?
Did the discussion with the leaders go well?
Lady SoHa was of much help.
Master SooRo...
Bring lady SoHa to me.
She seemed an exceptional young lady.
I'd like to have her close to me.
Would that be okay with you?
You were thinking the same, weren't you?
We have to consider her father's position.
She's quite bright and sharp.
She might be of help to you.
Is that all?
That's right.
As you said, I resolved to do so in consideration for the leader's hurt pride.
Untie him.
He's dangerous.
Untie him, please.
Listen carefully to what I have to say.
Will you offer me your neck or will you negotiate a deal with me?
So GeukBeolCheon, you have something to show me?
Yes, Great King.
We have made an iron sword and an armor from iron found in the SaRo Nation.
We will proceed to equip your soldiers with these.
But wanted to show them to you first.
Yes, I'd like to do so very much.
First is an iron sword.
This soldier's is a sword that has been used by the army up until now.
That soldier's sword is the one I made.
Excellent!
Next, we have the armor.
This is amazing.
This is an admirable feat, Il Seo.
You too, GeukBeolCheon.
Thank you, your Majesty.
Don't worry about the protocol. Go ahead and drink.
Yes, Great King.
GeukBeolCheon...
Yes...
I had been upset at you over AhNee, but I must confess that your talents are truly remarkable.
You're too flattering.
I do have some inclinations to have you as AhNee's husband.
But it is not an easy to task to suppress the opposition of the nobles.
Even leader SeoBolDol
he has a record track of being instrumental in helping the previous king.
I do not have a way to go against their every critique.
But I'm not open to deal about government affairs together with them.
I will try to come up with a solution, Great King.
Will you be able to do so? For me and this nation?
I offer you my life.
Alright, I will put my trust in you.
I will try my best to have you as my son-in-law.
I have heard of your name, SooRo.
You are someone I can talk with at last.
I have nothing to do with the head of a group of bandits that robs people.
I am also the leader of an army and a people!
Don't humiliate me. Show some respect.
What do you want to talk with me?
I'd like to come an agreement with the GuYa Nation.
Is this about our iron products?
That's right. We'd like to obtain iron armament from you.
If we do so, what will you offer in exchange?
We will no longer invade the GuYa Nation.
I can't accept this offer.
If you so needed our ironware,
shouldn't you offer me something that is attractive enough?
So...
All you can do
is accept my offer.
Just do what I say.
Do you think you can do that?
Please, come in.
This is lady HwangOk. She's in charge of GaYaGwan.
I will offer you a stand for your nation.
Of course, I am willing to share our iron technology as well.
Then, what is your offer, SooRo?
This can be long, so please prepare a place for him to lodge.
I will do so.
I will explain to you my offer gradually.
We're quite far away.
Did you sent my father a handwritten letter so that you could make me dead drunk?
Drink up!
After we resolve our differences while drinking,
let's speak man to man.
Does this mean...
that you are willing to send your woman to me then?
Was the taste of the GuYa Nation's fist too light last time?
This time I will show you how the GuYa Nation's sword tastes.
I see that you have no fear for the governor-general of the NangRak Nation.
I admit that you have courage.
I do not want scoundrels like you to step foot on this land.
I've called you here since I feel bad about your father sustaining loses because of his spoiled son.
Alright.
Let's hear what you have to say. What is it?
It's about opening up a new maritime route.
You are not joking, isn't it?
Turtle! Turtle! Show us your head! If you don't do that, we'll roast and eat you up!
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What's this song you're humming?
How can you be so unconcerned about the latest trends?
Don't you recognize the song that everyone is singing nowadays?
Turtle! Turtle! Show us your head!
If you don't do that, we'll roast and eat you up!
That's not how you sing it.
Here. Listen well.
Turtle! Turtle! Show us your head! If you don't, we'll roast and eat you up!
This is how you do it!
There's not much difference...
But...
Why are you rehearsing this children's song?
You see, this song...
They say it's a song prophesying king SooRo's birth.
That's why I'm practicing it so much. You do that too.
Who knows? What if SooRo likes it?
You...
You're supposed to be princess HwangOk's bodyguard.
Shouldn't you show more than outward obedience?
The heart.
You should submit with all your heart and soul.
So what news you have for me today?
Today he brought in the leader of the band that attacked the HaeAn village.
And told him he would offer him a trading post.
What?
He told me to open up KimHaeKwan for foreign traders.
What else?
It seems master SooRo and princess HwangOk are at odds because of the daughter of the tribal leader.
Why?
In result...
The daughter of the tribal leader will become the princess' companion.
Wow... This is first-rate information.
Good job.
Remember that you have to be really careful. Understood?
Of course! That's something I already know.
Alright. You did a good job.
Go on now.
What if princess HwangOk looks for you?
Yes.
Welcome.
Hand it in to me.
What?
What's the matter with you?
Do you know how precious this information is?
How slow you are!
If I give you something, shouldn't I receive another thing in exchange?
So...
Is princess AhRo well?
Yes. She told me to send you her greetings.
Is that true?
Yes. Please hand it over to me now.
You mean to have the latest piece of information for so little?
I can't do that. Go back now.
What is it you want then?
Well, tell me how ChaChaWoong is doing for a change.
Also, what's the newest between princess AhNee and TalHae? Those kind of things.
Instead of going directly from NangRak to your nation or vice versa.
If you use KimHaeGwan as a trading hub, all three nations will reap benefits.
You will have the sea on one side and a skilled iron plant on the other.
Isn't this advantageous for all three nations?
What do you think about this?
It's a good idea. Let's make a trading agreement among all three nations.
What do you think?
I will accept your offer.
This was only possible thanks to SooRo's broad vision.
What did you just say?
This is thanks to SooRo?
Instead of taking their literal meaning,
you should have paid attention to the hidden meaning of my words.
You should have seen their hidden meaning.
Isn't key to this agreement?
The advanced NangRak Nation?
I was joking.
I also hold high SooRo's courage and efforts.
We once came to blows because of princess HwangOk.
Any man should have acted like SooRo. Isn't that true?
What do you mean?
It's all past now. Please drink some more.
Here! Are you going to let her serve drinks?
Since this is a special occasion for all three nations, I won't interfere.
Let's enjoy this mood and drink up!
Cheers!
Aye!
Why is GeukBeolCheon taking this long?
He will arrive soon.
What's happened? Let me know all the details.
I was suspicious about the sudden decrease of looting alongside the border lately.
It seems goods are flooding into the GuYa Nation instead.
Even the governor-general of NangRak has joined in. Only the SaRo Nation has been left out.
This...
An enemy does not cease to be one when he does not raise his sword against us.
Isn't he a greater enemy who interferes with our livelihood?
We need to pay attention to the rapid advancement of the GuYa Nation.
It seems they are building a considerable palace for when they set off with the name of the GaYa Nation.
I knew SooRo would do something like this.
We should have taken his life when we couldn't make him join us.
It's not too late though.
Do you have a plan?
The SaRo Nation also has iron swords and iron armors.
Do you intend to go to war?
If the GuYa Nation becomes a danger to the SaRo Nation, we can't stay with our arms crossed.
GeukBeolCheon is right.
Axing the tree before it becomes too big is one way to deal with it.
Make preparations for this, GeukBeolCheon.
I will do so.
Does YeomSaChi know that your cover has been blown?
No.
He still doesn't know. But if I'm held here too long, he'll find out, I'm sure.
Do you know that your offense deserves beheading?
What? Beheading?
But I only passed on what I saw and heard when YeomSaChi asked me!
What about the crime of revealing national secrets to the SaRo Nation?
That's worthy of beheading.
When did I... national secrets?
I'm not sure what this is about. But please, spare my life.
If you so want it. There's a condition though.
A condition?
That's better than dying. I will take any conditions you may have.
Only spare my life!
Work for us from now on.
Yes?
That's your condition?
That's right.
Sure. Sure.
Yes.
You'll have to be very careful with what you say. Otherwise...
Of course! I've spent my whole life being extra careful! Don't worry at all!
Remember that you'll always be under surveillance.
Sure. I'll remember that.
It is very likely that harder things
will come our way again.
Because of my responsibilities as king,
I may end up neglecting your needs or even hurting your feelings.
I know that.
I am not sure how happy I can make you
as one woman's man.
But all I can say is that you are the person I want to spend the rest of my life with.
Will you become GaYa's first queen?
Please become my wife.
Yes, I will be a good wife to you.
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