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SooRo is shocked at the news that the ship carrying HwangOk on her way to India has met a storm.
Since HwangOk's whereabouts cannot be confirmed, the tribal leaders attempt once again to set SoHwa as queen.
Which way will SooRo choose as he is torn between his love for HwangOk and his duty as king?
~ Episode 31 ~
After hearing reports about SooRo's rapid advancements,
I'm greatly concerned because of that.
What should we do?
Since SooRo already has bearings over the trading route between NangRak and WaeWha.
I'm deeply worried about the future of the SaRo Nation.
We need to strike SooRo before it's too late.
You're saying we should go to war?
How can you, of unknown origin and birth,
utter such words that may endanger our nation?
Great King, I have something to say.
There's a rumor among the people
about a certain TalHae influencing ChaChaWoong's soundness of mind.
Please, do not trust him.
What's your point?
Are you saying that there's no problem with our nation suffering because of SooRo?
What about bringing SooRo here and exhorting him?
Are you saying that you want to exhort someone who has unified the tribes and is readying himself to become king?
Let's see if you can succeed at exhorting him!
You!
What did you just say?
Are you mocking us hiding behind the Great King?
Great King, no one knows what will happen to our nation if you don't throw this man out.
Please, throw him out at once.
That's right.
We won't come to court unless he's expelled at once.
What?
If you won't come to court?
How can you do that?
Please come down.
Why are you quarreling so often?
According to DaeSangRyong's reports,
the GuYa Nation's standing is being strengthened day by day.
What should we do about that?
If only that matter hadn't failed...
We should have gotten rid of SooRo then.
Because of AhYo...
Isn't that why we couldn't do that?
It's actually better this way.
Even for the purpose of making a strong stand against the court officers.
We'll need to strike the GuYa Nation.
Do you think they'll cooperate if we go into war now?
Those who do not cooperate,
Should be punished.
How can that be possible? They're still powerful.
Let me handle this.
Sister-in-law.
I've actually came a few times before to meet the chief worker.
I was told you were doing something.
I wanted to pretend I didn't know.
But it seems I came at the wrong time.
I wanted to be of help to my soon to be King brother.
Another reason...
I wanted to expiate my sins before my brother.
Even in her deathbed,
our mother asked him to take care of me.
And my brother accepted me as his own,
without holding resentment or grudges over past deeds.
However...
It was hard for me to accept myself.
But wasn't this a time of much suffering and confusion to you?
Yes, it was.
Because I couldn't fold my dreams and ambitions,
I would often have a storm of emotions within.
But since I started forging this sword for my brother,
I feel I'm letting go of that burden.
Now, I would like to live for those who stood by me
instead of living for my own interests.
Master SooRo should be extremely happy to know how you feel about him.
I'm sure he'll come to know about this in due time.
Officer...
Why are you so set on hating me?
Are you trying to argue with me?
I'm making every effort for the sake of the SaRo Nation.
Do you think I don't know what's in your mind?
After depleting our wealth and people through war,
aren't you trying to increase your own power?
That's not true.
That's a misunderstanding.
The GuYa Nation and SooRo's growth is becoming a real threat to the SaRo Nation.
No need for that.
Step aside!
Here! These are spies!
What are you doing?!
Over there!
No!
Godspeed...
We've taken care of that.
Good job.
He didn't know his end was near... How could he oppose to us so fearlessly?
I'm sure the others will be dead scared by now.
This is the time to push for war.
Welcome, princess.
It seems you're too busy.
I haven't seen you in so long.
ChaChaWoong said he won't accept me as his son-in-law if I don't work hard.
I'm working day and night because of him.
That's right, dear AhNee.
You have no idea how the Great King has been bothering GekBeolCheon.
Is my father being too hard on you?
I chose to do it.
There's a big prize ahead.
What prize?
That's... princess AhNee.
It seems the SaRo Nation is into something.
What do you mean?
Are they preparing for war again?
It seems so.
But why?
There seems to be many reasons.
They are using their exclusion from the trading agreement as a front.
But, more than that, it seems a maneuver to deal with their internal factions.
It must have come from TalHae's head.
I agree.
Please ask for a meeting with TalHae.
Would that be possible?
How about inviting him to my wedding?
I am not sure...
TalHae will come.
Your family must be very happy.
It has been so long since you visited. You feel excited about this trip, right?
Yes. Even after deciding to visit India, it did not seem real until now.
I was tossing and turning all night in bed. I hardly slept.
This is am extremely far voyage by sea.
Will you be all right?
Don't worry.
I have already experienced time and time again the hardships of seafaring. I should be alright with a storm or two.
Will you be able to let princess HwangOk go?
Then be careful.
Perhaps... You are not planning to stay, right?
You had better not look elsewhere and focus on governing while I am gone!
SooRo will be watching for when you and your family members return.
He will be waiting with a craned neck, so please do not delay.
Yes.
In India, the bride and her party wear red as tradition.
When you see a ship with red sails, that will be me.
Anyway, be careful at sea and come back soon.
I will try to come back as soon as possible, master SooRo.
Take care of the princess.
Do not worry about it. Trust me.
We will return safely.
Go on.
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Take care.
Yes.
Turtle! Turtle! Show us your head...
If you don't, we will roast...
Has the princess left already?
Yes.
But... What were you just singing so enthusiastically?
Turtle! Turtle! Show us your head!
If you don't, we'll roast and eat you up!
This song?
Yes.
You really do not know it?
This is the famous song of the turtle.
Song of the turtle?
Yes!
This is a song which carries the people's deep longing for a king in GuYa.
It seems to be in your honor.
You really did not know?
Let me sing it to you once more then.
Turtle...
There is no need.
Excuse us now.
Turtle! Turtle! Show us your head...
Do you have something else to say to me?
Yes.
Please speak. Anything.
Perhaps... If you happen to visit the SaRo Nation.
The SaRo Nation!
I was planning to visit in a short while.
Princess AhRo is so waiting for me.
I need to visit her soon and offer her my comfort.
What did you have to say?
That was very interesting.
When you go, tell GeukBeolCheon.
GeukBeolCheon? TalHae?
Yes, go ahead.
Please, tell him him he is invited to my wedding.
Sure, I will do so.
But... what about princess AhRo?
Of course, she is more than welcome to attend.
That is right, isn't? She is invited too!
I will go and convey every single one of your words.
Then...
Turtle! Turtle! Show us your head! If you don't,
we'll roast and eat you up...
Welcome.
This is too hard for you, isn't it?
It is not so.
Princess HwangOk taught me all the details.
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What do you keep staring at?
Do you miss her already?
Pardon?
At all.
You've been separated for less than a day!
I don't miss her already!
She is so dedicated! Look at her!
You must be happy!
What did I tell you?
I told you spouses should not be separated.
You know her well.
But why do you keep poking where it hurts the most?
Dear!
Welcome!
The weather is so hot. Why do you keep bringing all three meals a day?
As if I had something else to enjoy...
Why don't you?
TalHae is doing so well in the SaRo Nation.
Do not say another word and eat now.
But why did SooRo send the princess to her homeland? It is so far away.
All the way to India...
They say that is their tradition.
She will be on the sea for several months...
I hope she returns safely to us.
The princess knows her way around the sea.
Why would there be something to worry about?
We will divide the land of YeolHan into six regions and govern them as a confederation.
GuYa will be GeumGwan Gaya.
The others will be SeongSan Gaya, DaeGaYa,
SoGaYa, Ara GaYa, and GoRyeong Gaya. These will be our six groups.
All six GaYas will join forces as brethren.
We need to make sure the people living in the YeolHan region enjoy a better quality of life than any other place.
Does anyone have something to say?
Now we are moving into becoming a nation at last.
What about deciding the date for the coronation as well?
Once princess HwangOk returns with her bridal party, we will get married and then we'll go ahead with the coronation.
Congratulations!
Now everyone! In honor of GaYa's first king!
Let us give him a round of applause!
It is certain that the fatal incident involving the high officer was not a work of simple bandits.
This is obviously the work of someone who has contempt for this court
but is under the favor of the Great King.
Tell me who that person is. Do it in front of everyone here.
If you do speak, you will have to take responsibility for those words.
This is the work of TalHae-GeukBeolCheon here.
Are you speaking with irrefutable evidence in your hand?
Irrefutable evidence? What is the need for that?
Since GeukBeolCheon joined us here, the relations between the king and the court nobles has deteriorated.
This is a truth no one can deny.
You are trying to frame me for this. In case evidence to the contrary is found,
you will be required to take responsibility.
You will not be forgiven.
Who are you to talk about forgiveness in front of me, GeukBeolCheon!?
Get him out of here at once, Great King!
Bring irrefutable evidence that GeukBeolCheon ordered that murder.
If you do not, you will not be left unpunished.
Do not do that, Great King.
How can you do this, Great King!
Don't you think they know what is going on already?
They are not aware of it.
They have suspicions, that is all.
If they had evidence, they would have shown it already.
I cannot stand their presumption any longer.
Do not worry, Great King.
I will strengthen your position like a rock.
I will trust in you, GeukBeolChen.
It is an honor.
How are you doing with AhNee?
All I am waiting is for the day to be able to marry her.
I am considering it. So do not make haste.
What are the reports about the GuYa Nation?
They say the coronation is imminent.
It is like the ascension to heaven of a dragon.
He turned his enemies into allies.
And now he is taking the throne.
SooRo is human too; he is not perfection itself.
He should have many flaws as well.
Flaws? What kind of flaws?
He has problems drawing a line between public and private matters because of his rather weak nature.
His fire-like quick temper can also be seen as a flaw.
Right...
You know him since childhood. There is no one who can challenge him but you.
Your own future will open up once SooRo is under control.
Remember that.
Yes, Great King.
Welcome here!
Princess AhRo!
I have missed you, princess.
I missed you, too.
Let us take a seat. GeukBeolCheon should be coming shortly.
GeukBeolCheon? You mean TalHae?
Why? He shouldn't join us?
No...
It is only that I wanted to enjoy our honey sweet moment together a little longer...
We have plenty of time.
Do not be like a child. Let us take care of business first.
DaeSangRyong.
You must have had a long journey.
Do you bring any special news?
News? Sure. There is much to say.
I have brought them in bulk.
First, I have your invitations for SooRo and princess HwangOk's wedding.
Here.
I heard that the palace was all built.
Yes.
I went to the palace myself.
This palace here is like a merchant's quarters compared to SooRo's palace.
Is it that big and luxurious?
Yes.
I have traveled much around the world.
But I was in awe when I saw that palace.
How did they manage to finance that project?
What do you mean where?
They have two fully operational iron plants.
Moreover, dozens of trading ships arrive daily.
Of course, they also have GaYaGwan and KimHaeGwan.
In one word, it is tremendous.
The SaRo Nation will have to try harder now.
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A month has passed since your expected arrival date.
What is taking you this long?
What is wrong?
Do you have any news?
Who is she?
She is a merchant from the Han Nation. She brings news that are not that good.
Not good?
What do you mean?
She met a storm while at sea.
What?!
A storm?
We are at sea about a month ago.
But we met a huge storm and ended up here in GuYa.
A month ago?
Yes? The waves were enormous.
There is a rumor that there were dozens of shipwrecks.
Then...
What are the news about the ship coming from India?
You did not have any news?
I did not hear anything.
Is he inside?
He is full of worries.
Please see him.
Who is he?
He is our General. Why do you ask?
No. It is just that he talked like someone from the Han Nation.
You are right. He is from the Han Nation.
We cannot be waiting like this.
I have a bad feeling about this.
The wedding and the coronation dates have been delayed.
We need to come up with a plan before people start talking about it.
Let us send someone.
We need to confirm whether princess HwangOk is dead or alive.
Dead or alive?
Are you saying she could have died?
What about sending a few messengers adept at traveling by ship?
But how long will it take them to get there and come back?
I will use all my connections from my trading relations.
Let me confirm if she actually departed from India first.
You do not recognize me?
You never returned, so I thought you had passed away.
My... you are SeonNyo?
This is the record of our daily transactions.
I came to get your signature.
Leave it there.
I will bring it to you tomorrow.
Then...
Do not be too worried.
The princess will surely return.
How is it that you won't hear me?
Didn't you say with your own mouth that you loved SooRo?
Father!
It is true of who is to be king.
But the queen is decreed by heaven as well.
How can you be wasting this opportunity granted by the heavens?
It is because my feelings for SooRo are sincere.
SeoHwa...
SooRo's heart belongs to princess HwangOk.
Even if I were to approach him, SooRo will not be able to change the way he feels.
Moreover, this should not be happening.
Are you saying that you will not do as I say?
Father!
Do not try to influence me any longer.
Leave me alone. All I want is to be of help to SooRo.
This... This...
If princess HwangOk is unable to return. The GuYa Nation will be under a crisis.
It is possible that the plans will need to be rushed then.
That is right.
We should take advantage of this time, when they are all focused on princess HwangOk's whereabouts.
This would be a proper time to move the troops.
GeukBeolCheon..
Remember that an untimely move would be disastrous for us.
I will keep that in mind.
Regardless of the date.
Make sure nothing lacks in equipping and arming the troops.
Understood.
What happened?
I asked what happened.
Why are you keeping silent?
I do not know how to say this to you...
I am afraid princess HwangOk may have had an accident.
What?!
Is this true?
Have you confirmed it?
I asked the merchants to confirm it.
They say the princess left India as planned.
There was someone who saw the princess before boarding the ship.
As soon as the ship departed.
There was a huge storm that shipwrecked many ships.
The princess may not have survived that storm...
This cannot be true.
No.
She did not go through that.
We cannot be sure of anything yet.
My brother and princess HwangOk were united by fate.
She has enough experience on seafaring. I am sure she is alive somewhere.
But this is a sword!
Were you working on this sword all these sleepless nights?
This is no ordinary sword.
This is a sword representing the State.
Yes. I made it as a present for my brother's coronation.
It worries me that the future king is always on the coast, instead of attending to government.
He should get better soon.
We cannot wait any longer.
We are extremely saddened.
But the future king cannot be contemplating the sea forever.
What do you suggest?
We advise to have SeoHwa as queen and continue with the coronation, as previously suggested.
If you are still against it, you must tell us the reason in detail.
These are all guesses. Princess HwangOk's whereabouts have not been confirmed yet.
Please wait a little longer.
We have waited enough.
The princess' whereabouts are not important now.
SooRo's attitude is what needs to be addressed.
Do you not know that your irresponsible behavior is casting suspicions on your abilities to be king?
What will you do if the princess HwangOk returns alive?
Then she must accept her fate and move on.
We cannot wait any longer. Please make up your mind at once.
Speak to us, SooRo.
SooRo.
I have something to tell you in private.
Please join me in my quarters.
What is it?
It is not that I do not know how you feel about losing princess HwangOk...
But the living must continue living. Is not part of the game?
That is why I am saying this... But about GaYaGwan...
I have already given up on KimHaeGwan.
But should not we try to keep GaYaGwan alive?
I just came from GaYaGwan.
This SeoHwa... she was having such a hard time.
So what?
Remember how hard princess HwangOk worked to build that up.
Trust me and let me manage it.
I will increase the business as princess HwangOk would have done it if she were alive.
Trust me.
Have you finished?
Yes.
I am done.
No!
Why are you doing this, SooRo?
Gather your senses!
I am YeomSaChi.
Princess AhRo's beloved. Yeom. Sa. Chi.
If you hit me, I will die.
Yes?
SooRo!
Until when will you stay like this?
Are you planning on disappointing me?
Young master.
You have done enough.Give up now.
Are you telling me to give up on the princess?
When too much, some things can make you sick.
The people are giving you disapproving looks already.
I mean that their confidence in you is diminishing.
That is alright.
Without her, nothing is worth it.
Are you saying that you are giving up on your vision then?
SeoHwa is a quite good fit for becoming queen.
SaBeom!
Why are you yelling here?
You have done nothing that deserves it!
Do you know what was going on with GuYa while you were senseless?
We have reasons to suspect the SaRo Nation.
What do you mean?
It seems that TalHae took advantage of your distress and hastened the preparations for war.
Are you going to really give up on this nation?
I am going to abdicate the throne for my brother.
Master SooRo...
I know how hard this must be for you.
Especially because of me.
This is not your fault.
You must pull yourself together, even if it is hard.
If you neglect your duties, the tribal leaders will use me to pressure you.
If you lose power to the leaders, what will happen to the future of GaYa?
So even if you delay your marriage plans, you must go on with the coronation.
Thank you for your thoughtful words.
I will remember them.
I have been making preparations to raise an army according to your orders.
Now is the time to move our military forces.
Someone said to strike the iron while it is hot.
There is no reason to hesitate any longer.
Take up arms once the rainy season is over.
That is not advisable. Taking up arms?
Even if SooRo is neglecting his duties, this is not shaking up the nation as a whole.
They are equipping their troops as well.
Even if we were to win the war,
our loses would be too great to bear.
Please remove your decree, Great King.
But this war cannot be avoided.
We must stop GuYa from becoming too powerful.
Now is the only time we have. Follow my decision.
Please do not do so, Great King.
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I do not want to repeat myself. Go now.
Are you in your right mind?
Why are you doing this?
Are you going to bring ruin to a nation because of one woman?
Gather your senses, please!
This is not because princess HwangOk is my beloved.
She understood my destiny before anyone else.
She watched over me and helped me in one heart and mind with me.
I cannot realize my dream without her. Even if I were to fulfill it, it would have no meaning now.
So... you are simply giving up?
Are you going to ignore our mother's heartfelt desire?
I cannot ignore people's pleas any longer...
May you rest well in a better place.
Please forgive me.
Were you looking for me?
Thank you for coming all the way here.
Please organize a sacrifice offering in memory of the princess.
I understand.
Prepare for the coronation as well.
I know that everyone here and the people of this nation must have been quite disappointed at me.
I apologize.
I will follow your decision.
I have made my mind after considering my loyalty to a woman and my duty to this nation.
I fully understand your reasons.
To make up for my shortcomings at showing the proper virtue and faith that you expected of a king,
I will dedicate my life to the advancement of our new nation.
Now I ask you to accept my decision as well.
There! Look over there!
The queen? The queen!
The queen has arrived!
What?
What are you waiting for? Hurry up!
I am not going to give up my loyalty to one woman because of my duties as king.
Therefore...
I am not going to accept anyone else as queen but princess HwangOk.
What are you saying, SooRo? Are planning to live alone your entire life, without descendants?
Princess HwangOk represents to me the new nation of GaYa.
The dreams that could not be fulfilled through GuYa,
the ideals that represented GaYa were, in fact, princess HwangOk herself.
Please help me in keeping her seat empty for good.
If you cannot accept this, I will give up the throne and leave this place.
Why are so stubborn, SooRo? Are you set on challenging us to the end?
There is smoke...
There is smoke coming from ManSangDo.
What? Are you sure the princess is coming?
I am not sure about that...
But why is the ship standing still?
They are not attempting to move either way.
That's right. You are waiting for me.
I will come to bring you here.
You!
My friends!
You are quite stubborn indeed. Are you alright now?
We need to prepare for her arrival.
You have such a quick temper. This is not for you to do.
Master SooRo is over there. Can you see him?
Let us go now.
Let us wait here.
What? Why wait here after all this time?
They will come to escort the bride. Let us wait.
If the ships is waiting in the middle of the ocean, is this not an indication that they are waiting for a formal reception?
If she is here, she should simply come...
She is to be our queen, nothing should be lacking in her reception.
But the king himself cannot go and meet her in person.
What if you go and escort her as court nobles of the king of GaYa?
What do you think?
Let us do that.
This is princess HwangOk's older brother.
Please pay your respects.
Our hears are finally relieved at the sight of you here, safe and sound.
You must be so tired after such a hard and long voyage.
But what is that?
This is a stone tower I made in order to withstand the waves and the storm.
What power can a stone tower have to control the waves?
Even the smallest of stones has life in it.
It must have been the work of human earnestness and desires,
not simply the stone tower.
You may not believe this, but it is true.
As soon as we set this stone tower up, the uncontrollably high waves soon calmed down.
Let us go now. SooRo is awaiting.
We cannot do that. This is not the proper thing to do.
But all the nobles have come to welcome you...
The groom himself must come to ask for the bride.
The bride cannot walk in on her own.
This is part of wedding ceremonies in India.
But he is the future king. How can he...
If that is a problem. You may have some more time to think of an alternative.
We cannot break the rules of our royal household.
What do you think, princess? I fear that you may not be able to meet at all!
The king must keep his figure. What do you think SooRo?
Perhaps I should...
How about this?
He looks so dignified. This is so great! Great!
We have come up with an compromise.
A compromise?
SooRo has built a new house in ManSangDo to meet his wife.
He is waiting there.
What do you think, HwangOk?
Good then. We will go there.
Master SooRo. I wanted to become queen of Gaya as a princess from India.
Thank you.
Thank you for waiting.
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