Queen Seon Deok
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Yushin Rang...
You...
How did you get out?
After this, I'm going to kill you.
OK... Let's talk afterwards, when this ends.
Come here. If you touch this kid, I'm going to kill all of you.
You cannot touch Deokman. Come on!
Episode 23
Pay attention!
Have you been in a sword-fight recently...?
Then... you must not know about yourself very well.
Quickly, just run away.
Get them!
Shoot them in the legs.
Aim at the legs, not the body.
Yes, Sir!
Shoot!
Chase after them.
Get them!
There they are. Stop!!
Starting from the bridge, search and leave no stone unturned.
- Do you understand? - Yes, Sir!
And...?
Yushin Rang has gone missing... and Deokman has gone missing.
Jukbang and Godo have gone missing as well.
What shall we do about this?
We already know something is going on, but....
It's not a matter for you guys to meddle in, so....
- go back and wait. - Archeon Rang?
What brings you here? Lords Eulje and Yongchu are not here.
Archeon Rang, I came here to see you.
You guys take your leave.
Please speak.
I've heard that you were pretty close to Yushin.
Will you help me?
Hey, doesn't this feel refreshing?
Am I right? It's really refreshing, right?
It's really refreshing... Aigoo.
What's this? There's even lots of fish here.
Deokman...? Deokman?
We're the best... just the best.
We got rid of them. We lost our tail!
Deokman? Deokman?
You and I have really good swordsmanship. We killed them, right?
Damn it! We could have killed all of them.
Deokman? Deokman?
My heart is still pounding.
Deokman...? Deokman?
Look away!
Deokman! Deokman!
What's this...? So you're a girl?
Hey, you are a girl.
I was wondering why you had no strength wielding your sword.
That's right...
That girl was intending to commit suicide.
That's right... The girl was intent on committing suicide.
Who the heck are you anyways?
What are you talking about?
She had a knife in her hands, but didn't cut through the rope.
Is he right?
I asked you if what he said is true!
We've searched all along the stream, but couldn't find them.
Head towards Yangji village with half of our men.
That guy is residing there, so check it out immediately.
Yes, Sir!
Let's go.
Pathetic fool.
You feel worthless... so now you're trying to kill yourself.
Then... what about my sentiment of wanting to save your worthless self?
What about your mom who died trying to save you in the desert?
What about the princess inside the palace, who is feeling solicitous about your safety?
What about me who is at your side?
How could you? Have you forgotten about how we got here?
As you've said, we managed to cheat death many times over, just to get here to this point.
So what? So what do we have to show for it?
Now, what shall we do?
Yusin Rang... What are you going to do about it?
Do you have any ideas how we can overcome this situation?
Why wonder what situation is making them act like that?
There is a way....
Let's leave together.
As long as it's not in Shilla, shouldn't it be OK?
If we were to get out of Shilla, then we won't have to run anymore.
So, let's leave.
Why...?
Why you?
Why are you empathizing with me?
Why are you showing me so much empathy?
Why are you abandoning your father as well as Shilla? Why?
Why must you?
What's your reason for wanting to take it that far?
By chance, do you like me?
OK... That doesn't make any sense, but....
if that's not it, then why are you doing this?
What does it matter to you anyways?
If that's not it, then why?
I never said I didn't.
I know what happened....
You must have pitied me... yes, that's it.
I would have done the same.
After all, we've grown quite fond of each other.
Just take back what you said....
If you do that, then....
I... chose you.
I'm leaving with you... Yes, I am.
When I was being held inside the jail cell, I thought I was going insane.
As I watched you being taken away,
I felt pathetic for wanting to kill myself... because I was utterly helpless.
Never again will I ever allow for you to be sent to them.
Also... Without my permission,
no one will be allowed to mess with you.
Not even yourself.
They must be joking... just joking.
No one... will be allowed to mess with you.
Bicheon Jido and Yonghwa Hyangdo clans....
We will be heading to Geumak village.
We are going there... to save Yushin Rang and Deokman.
Yes, Sir.
Let's go.
Cheonmyeong left the palace?
Yes... She took something out of her drawer, so I questioned her personal maid.
She apparently has left the palace with Archeon Rang.
This is an unpredictable situation, and if Cheonmyeong gets involved, then....
Has Lord Seohyeon sent any messages yet?
No... Not yet.
Your Majesty...
Your Majesty, the princess has left the palace.
I just found out myself.
If the princess is with Deokman and they are captured... then it will pose a great problem.
Lady Manmyeong... Where did Lord Seohyeon go?
It's Geumak village.
I'm certain the princess is on her way there.
Yongchu?
I want you to immediately send Imjong and his Nangdos to Geumak village, and find Cheonmyeong.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Also, tell him to find and protect both Deokman and Yushin... Do you understand?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Damn it! They lost them.
Why is he making us worry so, by counting the eggs before they're hatched?
How can Seolwon take care of this so carelessly?
The longer it drags on, the more it will put us in jeopardy.
We need to put an end to this matter immediately.
Why, of course... You're right!
We've already started this fight, by calling for a Hwabaek meeting.
So if he is unable to bring her on time, then it will cause much humiliation.
But, we still need to continue with the Hwabaek.
We still have palace maid Sohwa, right?
So, let's just continue with Chilsuk and Sohwa.
All we have to do is prove that the other twin exists, right?
We cannot handle this matter in that way.
Seju! Then, all we can do is wait until they capture and bring her in.
For this matter, we need irrefutable evidence.
Irrefutable evidence and an eye witness....
We must act with caution until we are in possession of both of them.
Furthermore, Chilsuk believes that His Majesty has Sohwa....
If Chilsuk were to find out that we have Sohwa, we have no way of knowing how he would react.
They lost her.
That's why... instead of trying to capture her, they should be trying to kill her.
When they had the chance...
they should have just killed her.
What happened to Sohwa?
They still haven't found her?
No, but they are trying.
What if His Majesty gets rid of her first?
Then, that will pose a hindrance for Lady Mishil.
So, we must find her as soon as possible.
High Priest!
We really do not know anything. We're just poor indentured servants...
Goddess.. of.. mercy.
Please take these cuffs off. Please, I beg of you... Please take them off.
Goddess.. of.. mercy.
I'm just a mere healer and a star gazer.
Please have pity on us poor souls. Goddess of mercy... Goddess of mercy....
Goddess..of..mercy.
I'm just a star gazer....
Hurry! Open it!
Not working..? Not working..? Not working..?
Damn it! It's not working again.
Damn it! Those bastards, why do they have so many keys? Pick one...
- Damn! I'm so hungry! - Damn those bastards!
Lady Mishil is looking for faster results.
That woman is different from Chilsuk....
It's not that easy.
Please try harder.
It's an urgent matter.
This... represents the people of Gaya.
Master...!
Are you OK?
Strange men were seen running away outside.
I'm fine.
You may leave.
Yes, Sir.
Did you come here... on Daedeung Eulje's order?
And... What promises were you able to get in return?
Whatever it may be... You will not be able to see them come to fruition.
The national marriage between Yushin and I will not occur....
and the few Gaya people that are left will never again set foot inside the city limits.
Princess...
Do you believe that Lady Mishil is capable... but that I am not?
If you aren't considerate of His Majesty's feelings, then how are you any different from Mishil?
My apologies, Princess.
Change your order immediately.
Rescue Deokman... and bring her back here without a scratch.
I understand.
I... chose you.
I'm leaving with you... Yes, I am.
Is it Ok to be doing this...?
Is it...?
What should I do...?
You said you're leaving Shilla.... Aren't you going?
You said you were going to run away together.
Do you like her?
Since we were able to escape safely because of your help....
I will forgive you.
So now, go on your way.
What is it?
They came all the way here searching for us.
Damn, they're very persistent.
We need to get out of here.
This is the safest place, and they aren't able see from the outside.
For now, you guys stay here....
I'm going to Yangji village to see if I can get us a boat.
Really? Can you get us a boat?
You just told me to go on my own way....
You couldn't care less about me a few minutes ago.
All I have to do is plead with my master.
Then, I'm pleading... Please get us a boat.
But... You guys are taking me with you, OK?
OK then... Go to Yangji village.
Not right now... I'm certain that they are searching through Yangji village,
because I told them I was staying there.
You guys... Just trust me and wait for me here.
I'll go find out what's going on, OK?
You must be careful.
Especially avoid those that are dressed in red and violet garbs like we have on.
Red and violet?
Understood.
Pardon?
Not many know about this matter.
The reason why I'm telling you this...
because from now on, you must put your life on the line.
Without knowing... you cannot put your life on the line.
My apologies, but... I'm going to forget what I've just heard.
I, Hwarang Archeon, once owed Deokman a debt for saving my life....
and I have a friendship with Yushin Rang.
Therefore, I have more than enough of a reason to put my life on the line.
Lord Seolwon's unit is making a move to Yangji village.
Yangji village?
It's a village afflicted with a plague... and that's where Yushin is.
He is the chief of Yangji village.
Where is the one dressed in Nangdo garb?
The prefect has abandoned this place because of the plague, so....
Why are you doing this?
Do we need to destroy this village before you'll speak?
It's the truth... I really don't know anything.
I've heard there was a physician... Where is he?
I don't know.
The physician disappeared all of a sudden, so....
I really do not know.
The Constellation of Gemini will breach the Constellation of Pisces.
My Lady... You must kill her.
Instead of capturing her... you must kill her.
You could end up ruining your plans by trying to bring her back alive.
If you do not vanquish this current matter, while given the chance, then your great plan may not succeed.
You must be getting old, Head Priestess.
Stop worrying yourself over trifling matters... and take your leave.
My Lady... Why are you so bent on becoming the queen?
Didn't I tell you a long time ago,
that you would have everything despite not having the position of queen?
Yes... You're right. I was able to obtain everything.
Even Heaven's will....
So, what became of those paltry twin princesses?
And, what is it about those nonsensical prophecies anyways?
Please take your leave.
What...?
So, you want to do something like that... without my sister's knowledge?
Yes... The Constellation of Gemini has breached the Constellation of Pisces.
The Constellation of Pisces means...?
Isn't that the Constellation that represents my sister's birth?
Yes.
And the Constellation of Gemini represents the birth of the twin girls.
Twin girls...?
Then... The Constellation of Gemini breaching the Constellation of Pisces means that....
It's a bad omen.
Therefore, Deokman must be killed.
Because I believe in your loyalty and your words, I will carry out this task, but....
Daenambo...
What is it...?
You must carry out a task for Lady Mishil's sake.
But of course.
But... It's different from Lady Mishil's will.
Are you willing to give your life in order to fulfill this task?
What is your order?
It requires a poison arrow... Go and prepare poison arrows.
Deokman....
must be killed.
But... Lady Mishil has given word about bringing her back alive.
She must be killed.
She is the one who will destroy Lady Mishil.
It looks as if they won't appear.
Leave two soldiers here for now, and let's meet to formulate our search plan.
Yes, Sir.
Damn, those bastards have finally left.
But if we just stay here, are we still going to be able to find out where the physician went?
Just wait.
You wretch!
I told you just to hold on to it... so why are you wearing it?
It's not that....
But it's cowhide.
So, what happened?
Yushin and Deokman did not appear at Yangji village.
After a useless search, Lord Seolwon left two soldiers behind and moved on.
So then, where in the world did Deokman go?
Are you certain that Deokman and Yushin were there in the first place?
Yes. According to the local villagers, they came there a few days ago,
and were helping out a physician who was treating patients.
Then, what about the physician?
It seems as if he went into hiding after the soldiers appeared.
Starting tomorrow, I'm certain Lord Seolwon will launch an extensive search party.
Yes, he will.
Send a message to the palace immediately
and have them send us additional support.
Yes, I understand.
Where are Lord Seolwon's men that stayed behind?
They are at the physician's shelter.
Did you find out anything else about the physician?
Just like the wind, no one knows where he is.
But, they said he is not the type to just run away and leave his patients behind, so....
they believe that someone will be sending them a message.
Really?
What's the matter?
You guys stay here with the princess.
You come with me.
Yes, Sir.
She is Sangchul's wife, right?
Yes, Sir.
There's no reason why he'd leave behind sick patients.
Then, we just have to follow her, right?
Let's just follow her for now.
Wait.
Who the heck are they?
You must avoid those that are dressed in red and violet garbs.
But, that color is yellow.
Let's just follow for now.
Who are you guys?
- And you? - You wretch...!
Why are you following us?
But, doesn't this belong to a Hwarang?
Where did you get that?
I exchanged it for chicken meat.
What?
With who?
Well, about that....
Why are there so many colors?
It's not red or violet, and nothing was said about yellow, so....
What are you talking about?
I asked you where you got that from?
He was wearing a blue color....
Blue?
Doesn't blue represent Yonghwa Hyangdo's color?
What?
Was it Yushin Rang, the person who told you to avoid those that are wearing red and violet garbs?
Yushin Rang?
Was that person's name Yushin?
Was he with a Nangdo?
A man or a woman?
Where? Where are they?
Well, about that... Nothing was said about yellow, so....
is yellow a friend... or a foe?
Damn, this is frustrating.
We are here to help Yushin Rang, so....
tell us.
That is... How can I trust you?
You wretch!
Tell us immediately.
What's going on?
Hey... Those clothes... they're blue.
If they're the same color clothes, it means they are on the same side, right?
Yes, Sir.
OK then... Let's go there for now.
You go back and wait at the village.
Yes, Sir.
What the heck are you doing?
You see, I have trust issues, so....
Hey, you guys in blue....
What are your names?
You first.
It's Goksaheun.
Louder!
It's Goksaheun!
One more time!
It's Goksaheun!
Yushin Rang... Yushin Rang...
What is it?
I heard Goksaheun's voice.
It's Daepung.
It's Daepung!
It's them....
They must have came here.
We still don't know yet... It could be a trap.
Ok, now you.
It's Goksaheun.
Louder.
It's Goksaheun!
What do you think you're doing?
Don't you know that the other group may also be searching for them in this mountain area?
You look angry.
We've told you that we're here to help Yushin Rang.
Princess!
Princess...
Deokman...
Princess...?
You should be with Lady Mishil, but instead you came here personally?
Yes, Sir.
Because of my overconfidence, I ended up making a huge mistake.
Lady Mishil is very worried.
I'm sure they haven't left this mountain yet.
Leave one unit behind and split the rest of the men into 100 units.
Commence searching the whole Jeulji Mountain.
We have already made plans, so just follow our lead.
I understand.
You must capture her alive.
It's more difficult, but that's what you guys must do.
Do you understand?
- Yes, Sir. - Yes, Sir.
Divide up the poison arrows.
Yes, Sir.
Once the first group disperses, I want you guys to come to me immediately.
Yes, Sir.
And you guys are coming with me.
Do we have to kill that Nangdo?
Yes... Without anyone finding out.
All of you gather.
Check out each side of the mountain, and quietly find out in detail of what's going on.
Yes, Sir.
You don't look well at all.
Why did you... come all the way here?
Deokman...
Yes, Princess.
Leave....
Just leave.
Myself... mother... father... we would like to help you, but we aren't capable.
Because we have no political clout.
I've known all along that we were powerless.
But until now, I've never felt this badly.
We haven't even had an opportunity to act as sisters.
Unlike other sisters, we have yet to fight over clothes.
Or tossing rings here and there as girls do, and saying either you want to or I want to go next.
We haven't even got the chance to argue about that.
Even if we grew up together, like other sisters....
I'm certain you would have just given me everything.
I would have just pouted and said... "I want this" or "I want that".
Do not feel the burden of guilt because of me.
Princess... You have done all you can for me already.
I will never harbor any resentment towards you.
Untie it.
Mother had made this just for you, despite never having seen you.
It's exactly like mine.
After meeting you...
she dug this out from inside a closet, where she had hidden it so deeply.
Saying, "I have to clothe her"... "I must put this on her"...
She kept saying those words, not knowing what to do.
Try it on....
I, too, want to see you wearing it.
I told Deokman... to leave.
In this world, can you find a family where a father, a mother, and a sister...
all of them are unable protect a life.
Now, I'm really sick of this and....
I can no longer hold it in much longer.
And now, I....
I really want to see it come to an end with Mishil.
Therefore, Yushin Rang...
Please forgive me, Princess.
From now on... I won't be able to stay by your side anymore.
I will be leaving together with Deokman.
I want to protect Deokman....
look after Deokman....
and I want to take care of Deokman.
You look pretty.
But, look at your hair.
If you're wearing princess' clothes, then your hair should match that as well.
I've been wearing guys' clothes all the time, so it just....
As expected, I don't think being a princess befits me.
I told the princess....
that I'll be leaving together with you.
She must be... feeling mournful.
You may not be aware, but....
I know very well...
how much trust the princess has in you.
Deokman...
Yes.
Can you call me... "Unni"*, just once?
*endearing term meaning "older sister"
Next time... I will call you that next time.
Will there be a next time?
Also... in regards to Yushin Rang....
I will send him back to you.
I know... how much Yushin Rang means to you.
And... I know how important Yushin Rang is to Shilla.
Just... until I leave Shilla....
Until I leave....
Because I am very afraid and lonely....
But, I'll be OK once I leave....
and you'll be the only one with problems.
Although I'll have far fewer things compared to you,
you'll be far more lonely compared to me....
because... this place is very lonely.
You'll have to walk alone through the darkness....
And it's very hard on me... knowing that I have to leave you to walk through it alone.
Therefore, Princess... I will surely send Yushin Rang back to you.
No, not at all....
Together with Yushin Rang... go and live with him.
For His Majesty, who abandoned you....
For mother and I, who couldn't protect you....
Just forget about everything here... and live like a normal human being.
Live like a woman.
Also... Deokman...
Never mind...
You must live happily as a woman...
You must...
You must live like that, OK?
You must live like that... for me as well.
Is it really OK for me to do that?
Is it OK for me to leave together with Yushin Rang?
Archeon Rang...
Please take good care of the princess.
I am... planning on leaving with Deokman.
Before we arrived here... a national marriage between you and the princess was already decided.
Because you said you were leaving....
the princess did not tell you.
Please reconsider.
Just think about her feelings and her situation.
That's why my father came here....
He must have had a talk with Daedeung Eulje.
He must have agreed to exchange Deokman's head for a national marriage.
Even if there was an agreement between Lord Eulje and Lord Seohyeon....
You know very well, that's not how the princess feels.
I do know....
But please take my feelings into consideration.
I am a person who is unable to do things that are different from what's in my heart.
Damn, they're like rats.
How is it?
They are everywhere.
It's the same over there. So for now, let's go that way.
How does it look?
They're spread throughout the mountain side in groups of six.
Every group seems to be carrying with them a bag filled with rabbit's feces.
They must be planning to use it to send up a smoke signal once we are discovered.
Have you asked Bidam for directions?
Yes, Sir.
He said this lake would be the best way. So, this road would be the shortest way.
Since the forest is dark by nature,
they will have a hard time finding your location,
and also, even if you were to be discovered, they won't be able to find you that easily.
Then, has the boat been prepared?
Yes. I've already sent the money, so they will bring the boat to the lake.
And on the road they are headed for, the order has been given.
Very good.
You guys take that road passage and block the path.
Yes, Ma'am.
Even so, we must find a solution that ensures they aren't discovered.
Daenambo is chasing Deokman.
They are inside there.
Something has happened...
Something big must have happened!
It's dangerous! Run away!
What do I do? How can I save her?
What are you saying?
Who did you say has died?
Are you insulting the king?
Things like this have never happened to us before.
A major crisis will now surely come our way.
You wench!
Without any thought, fear, or remorse... you had her killed!
The final will that was left by my sister....
I can't follow her wishes.
No, I just refuse.