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Episode 21
An assassin!
There's an assassin's in Prince Dammang's quarters!
What? An assassin?
Capture him!
Which way did the assassin go?
- That way. - Over there.
Who's that?
Hyungnim.
What are you doing here?
Hyungnim.
I asked you, what are you doing here?
I heard them say that an assassin was in your quarters.
I came after him.
But, why wasn't the assassin here, and you're here instead?
And with a sword too.
Hyungnim.
I only pulled my sword because I was surprised to hear there was an assassin.
You heard there was an assassin and pulled your sword?
You're pretty quick with an excuse, I guess.
I was told you wanted to see me.
Do you happen to suspect me?
Asked to see you?
When did I ask see you?
I don't know who told you that? Since when did I ask to see you?
Hyungnim!
You can go.
Go on.
Why don't you clear this out with the servant?
The servant was only sent on an errand.
That's the problem.
Prince Dammang's saying right now
that he had never sent for him.
Calling the servant would clearly show that
the prince doesn't believe a word Prince Dammang said.
That's how it looks.
So what are we to do now?
Prince,
the most urgent thing should do is to find Prince Dammang's assassin.
Everything will be solved if we can find him.
Prince Dammang, right now,
has his life threatened for the first time.
Not even anywhere else, but his own quarters in the palace.
Right now,
Prince Dammang's going to be very sensitive more than anyone else.
Yeon Salta,
are you saying my brother's suspecting me right now?
It's not entirely out of the question.
What?
He would suspect me?
Yes.
Everyone's sensitive because of the crown prince designation.
Didn't they say that people don't share power even with their own children?
What are you saying right now?
I never wanted power.
But, will other people think that as well?
When comes to power,
there will be people chasing after it.
Wouldn't these kind of people do anything for power?
In that case, we should catch these people.
Whatever the reasons may be,
the people who tried to threaten my brother and estrange my relationship with him,
I definitely won't stand for it.
Please give us your order.
We'll find the culprits whoever they are and kill them.
[Gungnaeseong royal palace]
How can an assassin get in the palace?
What exactly were the guards doing?
We're sorry, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, this mustn't be overlooked.
We must find the assassin and whoever is behind him.
It's because the palace guards were incapable.
They must be reprimanded and punished.
It was an attempt on the prince's life.
This is a challenge to the royal family of Goguryeo.
We're sorry, Your Majesty.
This won't be looked upon idly.
Prime Minister,
you must do all you can to find who is behind this incident.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Then, Your Majesty,
what about today's agenda?
With all this chaos going on,
we'll discuss the royal marriage issue after this has been settled.
That's my final decision.
This thing that has happened tonight,
make sure that it'll never occur again in the palace.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Why did you go after Prince Dammang?
Went after Prince Dammang?
Why are you bringing up Prince Dammang?
Last night,
an assassin was in Prince Dammang's quarters.
An assassin?
Who else would go after Prince Dammang?
Hurry, won't you tell me the truth?
Ga Raji, you're wrong.
Our target's Damdeok, not Prince Dammang.
Maybe general Fengba has greater plans, who knows?
Hey!
Please don't talk nonsense.
What reason would I have to do something like that?
If I did,
I could lose the chance to kill Damdeok.
You might be using Prince Dammang to create more chaos in the palace.
Hey, Ga Raji.
I'm no thoughtless fool.
Why would I do something that could lead right to us? Why?
That goes for me too.
Don't waste your precious time here.
The culprit...
would he be nearby?
Nearby?
Damdeok...
who can guarantee that he doesn't want to be crown prince?
What's the progress?
It's strange.
There isn't any trace of the culprit.
We should be talking about the marriage, not chasing after an assassin.
It's like someone is purposely getting in our way.
That's a bit excessive.
Don't cause problems with suspicions.
His Majesty gave strict orders.
I'm just concerned you might have to take responsibility.
There is someone we haven't investigated yet.
Someone not investigated yet...
Then, did the assassin already fled when you arrived, prince?
Yes.
That's strange.
Prince Dammang said he fought with the assassin.
He also said you came rushing in as if you were waiting.
I was on my way to my brother's quarters.
As I was on my way to my brother's,
it's only natural I would arrive faster than anyone.
Even faster than the guards?
Are you suspecting me now, Prime Minister?
Prince Dammang was almost assassinated.
No one is free of suspicion in this incident.
Prime Minister!
What's the most important thing for me is that Prince Dammang should be the king.
The ministers have a duty to protect him, whatever the circumstances.
That's why I rushed over to help him more than anyone else.
But, why is it that you didn't even see the culprit?
Prince, it doesn't matter if you deny it,
you're the strongest suspect right now.
You should be careful of your actions.
Then...
- Is everyone here? - Yes.
Okay, did you look into it?
Yes, prince.
We investigated the palace guards
and everyone in the palace who could be a suspect,
but there isn't anyone we can suspect.
We checked the surroundings of Prince Dammang's quarters,
but nothing was out of the ordinary.
We checked the garden too.
It's the same in Gungnaeseong.
We asked some roughnecks.
We didn't find anyone who was interested in the royal family.
Dol Bisu, weren't there any tracks over the wall?
No.
None of the palace guards saw the assassins.
An external power must be behind this somehow.
And seeing there were no traces at all...
it must be someone from the inside.
What?
Someone from the inside?
What brings you here?
Since the assassin incident, I've been concerned about your safety.
I had them double the guards, so you don't have to worry.
You're the only person who is concerned for my safety.
You shouldn't be saying that.
All the ministers and the people are concerned for you.
Do you think that?
Yes, Your Highness.
At least one person doesn't think so.
Your Highness.
Ga Raji, you must think the same thing.
That's why I came.
Tell me.
I discovered Prince Damdeok and his followers are trying to find the culprit.
It's probably to keep people from suspecting them.
Yes, Your Highness.
They are not happy that the prime minister believes you
and suspects Prince Damdeok.
They believe someone's scheming to put Prince Damdeok in a bind.
That's what they think.
What kind of nonsense are you talking about?
Are you telling me that they are thinking I lied then?
What the heck does that fellow think of me?
I can't forgive Damdeok.
How dare he try to blame me?
Your Highness, calm down.
How can I be calm in this situation?
But, Your Highness.
You said so before that I shouldn't just sit by.
You said right.
That punk Damdeok has gone beyond the limit of my patience.
Who are you?
Are you the fella who tried to kill my brother the last time too?
Hyungnim.
Hyungnim, how come...
You tried to kill me...
so I tried to kill you, that's all.
Did you think I would let you kill me?
Prince!
I didn't see or hear anything.
Neither did we see or hear anything.
No, I didn't see anything.
Hurry back to your quarters.
You! Won't you stop it?
Hyungnim.
You tried to kill me behind my back and embrace me after that?
You're so despicable.
You're taunting me.
I'm not, Hyungnim. You're mistaken.
Mistaken? I'm mistaken?
I didn't.
I definitely can't trust you.
If anyone speaks a word of what happened today,
I'll cut off your tongues and kill your entire family.
Is that understood?
Yes, prince!
You can go now.
- But, prince. - I said go!
Yes, prince.
Hyungnim...
Father, did you want to see me?
You still haven't found that fellow Fengba yet?
No.
Those guys whereabouts are unknown.
Amidst all this chaos,
Fengba and those guys are another headache.
Those Houyan people must have taken me lightly coming back here.
Use more soldiers if you have to.
Make sure to find them.
Yes.
Prime Minister!
What is it?
There was trouble last night.
What? Trouble?
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, Prince Damdeok...
What about Prince Damdeok?
I'm sorry,
but he won't budge from outside of Prince Dammang's quarters.
Prince Dammang then?
What's Prince Dammang doing about his brother?
Isn't he in his room?
He wouldn't even come out.
Your Majesty,
they have never even fought once before.
What's going on?
Prince.
What brings you here this early?
What's going on?
I heard about last night and now...
He denied trying to kill me.
I'm just teaching him a lesson.
You know who attacked me the other night.
There is no definite proof.
I know.
You haven't found any proof.
But, there was the notice and the Ferghana horse.
Damdeok's reputation is greater than mine.
It's very unpleasant.
The crown prince's designated by the heavens.
You can't be a great ruler if you waver at rumors.
Even when I become the crown prince and the king,
Damdeok will always get in the way.
I can't stand the thought of that.
But, Your Highness.
You can't leave Prince Damdeok like that.
If Prince Damdeok collapses,
you'll be blamed for causing it.
Tell him to collapse and die!
I only have one answer.
Damdeok and I can't live under the same sky.
But, Your Highness.
You don't think I mean it?
Should I kill him myself?
Your Highness!
If you do that,
did you think I would forgive you?
You're trying to make me a terrible brother this time.
Who is making you do this to me?
Is it just you?
Hyungnim, please don't say that.
Please hear me out just once.
I can give up everything for your sake.
Give up everything?
Then, can you give up your life right now with this sword?
Your Highness.
I asked you if you could give up your life?
Hyungnim...
Please take good care of yourself.
And become a great king of Goguryeo.
Prince!
Won't you stop it?
What are you doing now?
Who is threatening you?
What the heck is it that's making you so hostile to each other?
You stupid fools.
What kind of behavior is this?
How did you become enemies?
You want to end it with a sword?
Have you forgotten everything that I had said?
I'm sorry.
You stupid fools. You really are stupid fools!
The older brother can't trust his brother.
The younger brother tries to take his own life.
How can we leave the future of Goguryeo to you?
Your Highness.
Your Highness, calm down.
Tell me, how can I be calm?
Didn't you see father's eyes? And mother?
Everyone was disappointed with me. That's not all.
Even the commander reprimanded me.
Tell me, why on earth is everyone on Damdeok's side?
I'm so mad!
Your Highness,
calm down for a while and listen to me.
What solution do you have?
I'll take action this time.
Just create an opportunity for Prince Damdeok to be alone.
I'll give you one more chance.
- Aigoo, hello. - Hello.
- Rice and soup. Now, please. - Sure.
Enjoy your meal.
I'm going to leave the capital tomorrow.
Did His Majesty give his approval?
I didn't ask for approval, but he'll understand.
But, don't you still need to settle this with Prince Dammang?
Didn't you see what happened today?
I'm going to lose him for good if this goes on.
Sometimes... time will solve everything, I guess.
My brother won't find peace unless I'm gone.
Looks like you've made up your mind. So when are you going to leave?
The sooner the better.
I'll leave right away tomorrow morning if I can be ready.
Isn't that too soon?
I've to make it quick for my brother's sake.
But, prince...
Ahgassi, are you alright?
Is there a wine here I don't know about?
Can that be possible?
There isn't a wine you haven't tried in the entire capital.
Maybe not wine?
Doyeong.
Brother.
Prince.
Yes, you're here.
Is that someone you know?
Someone bumped into me.
That person had a strange scent.
I was just wondering whether is there a new wine I don't know?
What?
However, something about that person...
He was dressed like a man, but she was a woman.
I smelled the scent a lot when I boiled your herbs.
Astragalus, it's astragalus.
Astragalus?
If astragalus...
The Mohes like to drink horse milk with astragalus.
Prince, I've something to do, so I've to go.
General, he's leaving Gungnaeseong early tomorrow morning.
Early tomorrow?
Yes, I'm sure.
But, Prince Damdeok won't go alone.
He has over a hundred Cheongun.
How many people do you have?
Thirty at the most.
That won't be enough.
You shouldn't take Prince Damdeok or Cheongun lightly.
I saw how good they are.
Do you have any sort of plan?
There is.
But, in order to make it work...
we need your help, Ga Raji.
- My help? - Yes.
First of all,
did you get that horse I told you about?
It was hard, but it's in the stable.
That's good then.
Leave the rest to us.
I said it was urgent, why did you come so late?
I'm sorry.
Minister Ga Raji wanted a female horse.
Why did he want a horse so suddenly?
He uses carts.
He said a cart would be uncomfortable going to his brother's grave.
But, the strange thing is,
he insisted it has to be a female estrus horse.
He paid double to find one covertly.
So did he ride the horse himself?
No.
A pretty looking man took it.
He was very good with the horse.
- A pretty looking man? - Yes.
However, he was dressed like a man, but she was a woman.
Why did he insisted on having a female horse to go to a grave?
Could he be still a bit out of mind from losing his brother?
No, he wouldn't have wavered like that.
I'm sure there has to be other intentions.
Other intentions?
We've to first look into Ga Raji and his followers' intentions.
You take some people and watch Ga Raji's house.
Pay particular attention to the people entering through the annex.
If anyone leaves the house, follow them.
Yes.
And have as many soldiers on standby as you can right away.
They will have to secretly escort Prince Damdeok tomorrow.
Yes, young master.
[Zhongsan: capital of Houyan]
What?
The Goguryeo princes are fighting among themselves?
Yes, Your Majesty.
General Fengba and all the spies in Goguryeo said so.
There seems to be trouble in the royal family of Goguryeo.
Do you happen to know what the older prince's like?
I met him before.
He doesn't talk much and he's very prudent.
He's very different from Damdeok.
I'm sure that fella Damdeok must be causing trouble.
No.
Prince Damdeok has achieved visible merit more than anyone else.
The older brother could be jealous of the younger brother.
What?
Are you saying that for me to hear now?
Of course not, Hyungnim.
Please calm down.
I was just talking about Goguryeo.
Stop fighting over nothing.
They shouldn't have postponed designating the crown prince matter.
It should have been done that for stability,
so it's the Goguryeo king's fault.
That means with general Fengba and the Mohe's help,
Goguryeo will fall by itself.
Young Master.
Any movements?
Yes, one of Ga Raji's followers sneaked into the palace stables.
He went in for a while, then came out.
- The stables? - Yes.
He knows that the prince's leaving tomorrow,
could he maybe did something to the prince's horse?
A fall wouldn't cause any fatal injury to Prince Damdeok...
It's not likely he could make Prince Damdeok's horse go crazy.
That's it.
What?
Hurry.
Prince Damdeok's going to leave the capital right away now.
What?
Oh, okay.
Here.
This is the spot.
Lure Damdeok to the female horse and everything will be over.
Go on.
Take another look.
It's a matter of time now.
Prince Damdeok left sooner than expected.
What? Let's hurry.
- Get everything. - Yes.
Hurry, let's go!
This is a message from Ga Raji.
I'm going to Ga Raji's place right now.
Yes, Your Highness.
He could be nearby already, so hurry.
Sprinkle it everywhere and spread the female horse's scent.
Let's hurry.
Prince Damdeok!
- Go after that horse! - That horse... prince!
- After the prince! - Protect the prince!
Prince!
Prince Damdeok!
Prince!
- Prince Damdeok! - Prince!
Did you hear?
Damdeok's coming.
Everything's going as planned.
I'm going to cut off Damdeok's head today.
Let's get ready and move to the spot.
Hurry!
Let's hurry!
Let's go!
- You're here. - Take cover quickly.
Take cover quickly!
Damdeok...
Damdeok, you...
This day...
I've been waiting for this day.
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Prince Damdeok!
What's that you're saying?
We don't have enough proof to arrest him.
What a stupid fool!
Prime Minister, you negotiated with Prince Damdeok's life.
Why can't I?
If you were planning to kill him, why didn't you tell me?
I already promised I would eliminate Prince Damdeok.
Listen!
You seemed to have suddenly changed.
I swore that if Damdeok comes back alive,
I won't let something this absurd to ever happen again in Goguryeo.
Doyeong, I'm going far away tomorrow.
Going far away?
I'm sure fate has been changed.
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