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Where is the chief of this village?
Are you a government official?
No.
Then leave.
What a stingy village.
You could offer a bowl of water.
Bisu.
We don't welcome strangers, so just leave.
I have to see the chief.
Do you need a beating to leave?
What?
Do you know who he is?
Don't look at me like that.
Seokgae.
Prince, behind you.
Seokgae!
Move! Move!
Lower your weapons.
Now!
We are not government officials and we are not here to capture you.
Why did you start a fight?
Does anyone here remember Hwang Hoe?
I'm talking about Dari's husband, Hwang Hoe.
If nobody here remembers him, we will just leave, so...
Put your clubs down.
If you're not government officials, why are you looking for Hwang Hoe?
He has been arrested.
We have to prove his innocence.
We don't know him very well.
- Please leave. - We are his friends.
Just like you are.
Why do you think we are his friends?
You left proof for him to find you.
The name of this village is Darichon.
We came here to save Hwang Hoe.
Come this way.
How can we believe them?
They could be working for the corrupt government officials.
If they were, they would have used their weapons when they were beaten.
Did any of them use their weapons?
Let's go inside.
- Let's go. - Yes, prince.
Hwang Hoe was arrested. His life depends on us.
We want to reinvestigate what happened at Ichunseong.
Can you help us?
We won't let any damage come to you.
Wait. At least hear him out.
There is something I have to show you.
What is this?
It's what lady Dari wrote.
After officer Hwang was taken, she had us flee with the goods.
That's a list of the goods.
She tried to help us flee and was captured.
She died in prison.
It was because she kept our location a secret.
We never forgot officer Hwang of lady Dari.
It's our turn to pay them back.
What do you need?
We need your testimony.
Did you say testimony?
Yes.
With this list and your testimony...
That won't be enough.
Why not?
Lord Ga Ryeom will accuse us of being criminals who stole his goods.
We thought of testifying.
Just take the evidence and...
No, he's right.
Ga Ryeom wouldn't have left any evidence from then.
If we're not careful, we'll just put these people in danger.
You'll need more evidence to arrest lord Ga Ryeom.
We can give you what's on the list if you need it.
Take it if it will help clear officer Hwang's name.
We can testify, too.
But it won't do any good.
Who are you?
Why are you trying to save him?
He is Prince Damdeok, the second prince of Goguryeo.
There's no need for that.
You came all this way?
Prince!
Prince, please save him.
- Please save him. - Please save him.
Please save him.
Prince, please save him.
Gungnaeseong palace
There has been an increase of appeals asking for a postponement on taxes.
What is the reason?
It's because of the projects that are being carried out.
You mean the cart roads?
Yes, Your Majesty.
At this rate, the state coffers will be depleted.
What a careless remark.
Have you forgotten what the goal of the project was?
I know what the intentions are.
When the cart roads are all connected,
you could reach anywhere in Goguryeo with a cart.
That's not all.
It isn't just a convenient means of trace in Goguryeo.
It will give us an opportunity to advance using neighboring countries.
If the cart road is complete, Goguryeo will be the center of the world.
Mohe and Khitan to the north, Houyan to the west and
Silla and Baekje to the south.
We could buy marine goods from Baekje and sell them to the Khitan
and buy horses and cow hide from the Mohe and sell them to Baekje.
We could make large profits.
But the expenses from the state coffers are increasing every year.
We can't handle it in our current situation.
Have you forgotten already?
Our friendly relations with Houyan.
The friendly relations that many ministers were against.
It was a moment of humiliation and many ministers were against it.
The people were in rage.
It was tough.
If we can receive compensation, all these problems will be solved.
We endured all that humiliation for that purpose.
You can't say that until they actually pay us.
The crown prince of Houyan sealed the agreement.
You don't have to worry.
I will receive compensation from Houyan.
Zhongsan, capital of Houyan
Chief, listen to me.
I hope you return to Houyan with good news
for the future of Houyan and the Mohe.
As long as you keep your promise, we will do our best to help.
The emperor doesn't make false promises.
You don't have to worry about that.
Who should I keep in close contact with?
Well...
We'll let you know.
We will contact you first.
Until then, make sure that our involvement is secret.
I understand.
I'll be waiting for good news.
Let's go.
Bao.
Who were you thinking of?
Do you miss Fengba?
Of course not.
It was out of habit.
Are you busy?
It's you.
Did the emperor get on his way without any problems?
Yes, thanks to you.
I boiled angelica like you said.
The horses calmed down the next morning.
That's good.
Do you need some help?
What?
You don't have to.
It will get your clothes dirty.
I'm only cleaning up the dung of the horses I sold.
In order to lead a trade guild, selling goods is important,
but it's just as important to provide follow up.
Did you say trade guild?
How do you know so much about horses?
You have to know about all goods to lead a trade guild.
Horses have to be dealt with carefully.
Horses in the palace should be managed with even more care.
You're very knowledgeable.
Thank you.
You work in a stable. Why don't you know about horses?
I only rode them before.
What do you mean?
This is embarrassing,
but I used to be a general at one time.
Stop joking around.
You're cleaning up horse dung. You couldn't have been a general.
If you don't believe me, ask people.
My name is Fengba.
Fengba?
You're the war hero of Houyan, general Fengba?
I don't know if I'm a hero, but I am Fengba.
I'm sorry I didn't recognize a hero.
Stop it.
Give that to me.
You shouldn't be doing this.
Let me.
There's no need for that.
Oh, no.
Please, let me.
Thank you so much.
The Mohe had their horses here.
It will be really dirty.
The Mohe envoys must have left.
Yes.
We didn't get anything.
Wait.
I will raise the power of the Mohe.
We will fight Goguryeo and Houyan.
It won't be easy to get past the Goguryeo border.
They just fought a war.
They will be guarding it well.
Ji, you're going to have to do a lot of work.
They won't be as strict with women.
Okay.
What's happening in Goguryeo?
What about Damdeok?
We didn't hear anything new.
Let's go.
Make way for him.
Yes, prince.
Are you going to work in the field?
Who are you?
We're just passing.
Your eyes...
I haven't been able to see for 2-3 years now.
How can you drive a cart?
My cow knows the way.
Cows are slow, but they're smart.
How is life?
I only live because I can't die.
My son doesn't have time to farm.
That's why I have to farm when I can't see.
What do you mean he doesn't have time to farm?
All the young men were taken to pave a cart road.
They don't even get paid properly.
That's why I have to farm.
Seokgae, Bisu and general Mo, find out how the people are doing.
The corruption of a government official is related to the lives of the people.
I'm sure you will find something.
- Yes, prince. - Yes, prince.
Garyeom, you worthless...
Yeongung (Gae Yeonsu's quarters), Gungnaeseong
Sir. Sir!
Do Gwang sent word.
What is Prince Damdeok up to?
He didn't go straight to Ichunseong.
He wandered around the outskirts and headed to the fortress now.
He didn't go straight to Ichunseong?
No.
He said it looked like the prince was looking for something.
Well, there wouldn't be any proof left at Ichunseong.
Are you sure there aren't any problems with Ga Ryeom?
Of course not.
You know that he is an upright person.
He pays the most taxes among all the lords.
Why would he pay the most taxes if he was corrupt?
Sure, but we're talking about Prince Damdeok.
There can't be room for any faults.
Tell him to investigate the places Damdeok went to.
Anything that is problematic should be eliminated.
Yes, sir.
I'm going to inspect Ichunseong and the other regions soon.
The regional areas?
As long as it was brought up, we can't just have vain discussions.
I'll have to take a look at the sites, especially the Ichunseong area.
You don't have to go yourself.
I do.
This project can't be taken lightly.
I understand.
I'll make the preparations.
Ichunseong Fortress
Are you Ga Ryeom, the lord of Ichunseong?
Hello, Prince Damdeok.
- Hello, prince. - Hello, prince.
I'm Prince Damdeok. It's nice to meet you.
You must have known I was coming seeing that you're here to greet me.
Yes, I received word from the court.
Ga Raji is my brother.
Then you must know why I'm here.
I understand it's to clear up a misunderstanding.
Please come in.
Let's go.
What's that sword for?
This is a sword and spear made with the steel from this region.
It is made well.
I had it specially made when I heard you were coming.
Thank you.
A general always lacks weapons.
You know how to treat your guests.
I'm glad you like it.
Please have a drink.
Thank you.
Let's drink.
Watch your step.
Are you alright?
I enjoyed drinking thanks to you.
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
This is nice.
Then, tomorrow.
Of course.
Rest in comfort during your stay here.
I can't wait.
Good night.
- Let's go. - Yes, prince.
Be careful, prince.
Watch your step.
Prince.
Why are you so surprised?
They will have their guards up.
We have to make them relax a bit.
I was worried for a moment there.
They won't put their guards down that easily though.
Probably not.
How will you keep in contact with Bisu, Seokgae and general Mo?
Ga Ryeom and his followers will be watching you and Cheongun.
This will be easier than I thought.
Is that what you think?
It's natural for a general to like a nice weapon.
We have to win over his heart.
I'll prepare several things.
He doesn't seem any different from the other people from court.
- He seems to be showing support. - It's too early to tell.
He might want to catch us off guard.
I've got men watching them.
We don't know when they'll move. Watch them well.
- Yes, my lord. - Also,
Stay in contact with the prime minister and my brother.
Make sure they know everything that is going on here.
Yes, my lord.
Any news from Damdeok?
Not yet.
It's been a while. It's making me nervous.
He'll be in trouble if he can't find any proof.
He doesn't just say things, so don't worry.
He survived worse.
They won't take it sitting down.
What happens if Prince Damdeok can't find anything?
They won't let it slide.
He made a promise in front of the king.
He will be forced to take responsibility no matter what.
Shouldn't we come up with a measure to help the prince?
All we can do now is trust Damdeok.
Should I secretly go to Ichunseong?
You can't do that.
Damdeok has to take care of this.
If he can't, he has to accept any punishment that follows.
Ichunseong Fortress
I think I had too much to drink last night.
I can't read right now.
How about getting some fresh air?
What do you have in mind?
There is a fine hunting ground nearby.
A hunting ground?
That's nice.
What do you hunt?
Tigers, bears, boars, rabbits, everything.
Tigers?
I like that.
It's been a long time since I went to a hunting ground.
I have hunters ready.
That's good.
Let's go.
Prince.
I'm still a little hung over.
There's no rush.
There is a lot to look over.
I'll take care of it.
Let's take a ride to the mountain.
Go ahead.
You won't go with us?
Let's go.
Yes, prince.
And?
Even if you beg, it's really tough.
They collect a lot of taxes and work people.
The people are like slaves?
That's right.
The fortress lord is a thief.
So, why do the people stay here?
It's the same everywhere.
There is construction everywhere because of that cart road.
Come here a minute.
This is a letter from the prince.
Move!
Work faster!
Look here.
Don't we get lunch?
We have to eat to work.
Why don't you say anything?
Hey.
Seokgae, get up.
You surprised me.
Let me get some sleep.
We got a message.
What?
What is it?
Ui (meaning doctor)
What does it say?
Ui.
It means doctor.
In other words...
That's it.
What?
What's the use of knowing how to read?
You don't have the brains to know what it means.
All you think about is sleeping and eating, right?
You're such a pig.
Why are you always calling me a pig?
It's so nice to spend some leisure time away from the capital.
I'm glad you're satisfied.
Thank you.
- Prince. - Prince!
Prince! Prince!
Your Highness!
Prince!
Prince! Your Highness!
Prince! Prince!
Get a doctor! Get a doctor right now!
Get a doctor!
Take him to his room.
Prince!
Move!
Prince! Move!
Prince!
Oh...
Why won't you let me in?
I brought the doctor.
It's officer Yeon's order.
Order? Move.
What did you put in the food?
What do you mean?
Why did he get sick from the food?
I didn't do anything.
Why would I try to kill him?
You know why he is here.
It wasn't me.
Why would I do such a thing?
I can't trust you right now.
I can't trust your doctor either.
The prince has to be treated.
Cheongun will bring a doctor to examine the prince.
Until we're sure that you didn't try to harm the prince,
don't come near his room.
Listen.
If you or any of your soldiers come near this room,
I will take it that you are trying to kill Prince Damdeok.
Let's go.
Stop!
Who are you?
I'm a doctor. I'm here to treat Prince Damdeok.
- Go ahead. - Yes.
- Let's go. - Eat this.
It's good for you. Let's go, doctor.
- Prince! - Prince!
How can such a thing happen?
What were you doing?
- How could you let this happen? - Bisu.
Prince, what happened?
We heard you were poisoned.
It was a plan to trick everyone.
It was?
We didn't know.
Did you find anything out?
Yes.
We checked several places out.
The incident with Hwang Hoe was just the tip of the iceberg.
Ichunseong and the other fortresses were really busy with the cart road project.
I think Hwang Hoe's incident is also related to that project.
There are many harmful consequences.
The people are forced to do hard labor and they're not getting paid properly.
But I don't think anybody will tell the truth in front of Ga Ryeom.
Even if Ga Ryeom is punished and another lord comes,
they don't seem to think that things will be any better.
We barely found this out.
People are afraid.
They aren't talking.
Like Yeon Salta said, without proof, nothing will change.
Probably.
I heard about Hwang Hoe.
Everyone said he's a hero.
All that's left is Ichunseong.
There has to be evidence somewhere.
My lord. My lord.
The doctor just left.
Did they say anything?
No.
They're stuck up and uptight.
They wouldn't talk even if the soldiers talked to them.
Did anyone poison the food?
Who would do that?
Then why...
It doesn't seem like it's critical.
The doctor went out to get medicine.
Maybe it was acute indigestion.
That would be good.
He won't die, but he's sick.
That's good.
He'll be in bed for a few days.
That's it for the investigation.
Congratulations.
You should congratulate me.
If Hwang Hoe's innocence can't be proven,
Prince Damdeok and Hwang Hoe will be punished.
My lord, someone is here from Gungnaeseong.
Gungnaeseong?
Show him in.
Aren't you Do Gwang?
- It's been a long time. - Yes.
What brings you here?
Did the prime minister send you?
I was ordered by him to secretly follow the prince.
Come closer.
Did you find anything out?
Are you sure?
Yes. I saw it with my own eyes.
I see.
That's where they were hiding.
What is it?
They're near Yusucheonseong.
What?
The people from Sangchunkkol are living there.
What should we do?
Take soldiers and go there.
Find a village called Darichon.
Should we capture them all?
No, go and come back yourselves.
What?
Don't leave any traces.
Everything that is living there must not come back.
Go tell the prime minister.
Nothing will go the way they want it to.
I understand.
What is that cart for?
It's for transporting construction material.
Construction material?
Yes.
There are too many guards for construction material.
Should I go and see?
Prince!
What is it?
A large number of soldiers left Ichunseong armed.
Soldiers?
Yes.
Where did they go?
North.
That's...
North? North...
Darichon!
How did they find out?
They caught us off guard.
Someone was following us.
Tell Cheongun to head to Darichon with weapons!
Yes, prince.
Hurry.
There's no time.
They could kill everyone in Darichon.
Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!
Aren't you afraid of the heavens?
Quiet and go meet the others in the underworld.
I'm going to go to Ichunseong and kill Ga Ryeom.
I'll have to go and see for myself.
Ge Ryeom and his soldiers are headed this way.
Pretend to be the prince.
I'm here to see the prince.
If Hwang Hoe could be silenced forever, everything will stay in the past.
Hwang Hoe.
Are you alright?
How can they do this?
- Seokgae! - Who's there?
They should go after the culprits.
How can they do this to us?
- It's a trap. - A trap?
When did this cart move?
It looked like they were transporting construction material.
They don't need so many guards for construction material.
I'll take a look.
They injured my soldiers and tried to steal government property.
Did you order them to check his background?
I ordered everything.
I'm going to report to His Majesty and make you pay for this.
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