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Did you see what happened today?
The downfall looks on the prime minister and his faction's faces?
They won't be able to take us lightly anymore.
Right, Crown Prince?
This isn't such a simple matter.
Your Highness,
the prime minister lost an important support basis this time around.
Furthermore, his political basis could waver too.
That's right, Crown Prince.
The prime minister won't just let this slide.
He won't let it slide, so what?
Would the prime minister use a sword to kill us?
Anything's possible with the prime minister.
The fight has already begun.
Probably until one side gives up,
we won't be able to stop.
And...
I'll fight him all the way.
I'm not going to step back.
That's what I intend to do.
The time has come for you to take action.
I want the crown prince's head.
Why don't you answer me?
For today's sake,
you waited all this time.
Taking revenge for your father...
that moment...
will be a heaven sent chance.
That too...
no mistakes can be made.
[Gungnaeseong market]
Ahgassi,
what if the prime minister finds out?
Today's the Dongmyeongje Rite, father will be very late.
What if young master Ko Un finds out?
I'm already here.
If I don't come out today, I'll be stuck in my room again.
Shouldn't a person breathe fresh air?
Well that, but...
Ahgassi!
It's so nice to be out after a long time.
There's a lot to see and a lot to eat.
- Do... Doyeong unni? - Princess...
What are you doing?
What brings you out here?
I snuck out during the ritual.
They probably wouldn't even notice that I'm gone.
So you came by yourself?
How can I let all my escorts follow me around?
Walking around freely like this,
see what I want and eat what I want.
But your safety...
No one will recognize me.
Besides, I'm not alone anymore.
Let's go.
Ahgassi.
[Gungnaeseong palace]
Crown prince,
you carried out the rite well in place of His Majesty.
You looked very dignified in the official ceremony.
Yes, thanks.
Good thing no mistakes.
Mistakes, Crown Prince?
- You looked very imposing. - Yes.
Stop it, you're embarrassing me.
- Still... - Crown Prince!
Crown Prince!
What is it?
The princess is nowhere to be seen.
Damju?
Yes.
Well... where has she gone without any of her escorts?
I'll go look for her.
She may have just gone out, so don't create any commotion.
Mother will be worried.
I'll come when I can.
Okay.
Hurry, let's go.
Geez, it's really hot right now.
It was nice eating a lot of delicious snacks and seeing so many people after a long time.
I'm feeling energetic seeing all that energy flowing from the people after a long time.
Energetic?
The prime minister must know everything by now.
Princess, wouldn't you be in trouble too?
Yes, I guess I would?
Yeo Seokgae!
- The princess? - Didn't see her.
Come with me.
Where the heck has she gone?
That's why? The market here is so big.
Seeing this, we should have brought more people.
- Oh, my leg. - Stop the complaining.
Hey, Dol Bisu.
My stomach's growling.
You search for her alone, why did you drag me along?
There are so much of food I love.
Pork patties, rice cakes, pancakes...
I was going to pig out.
They will save some for you to eat. so let's go find the princess fast.
- Let's eat. - Come with me.
Let's eat.
What are you doing here?
The crown prince?
The princess seems to have left the palace, we're looking for her.
The princess?
We're also looking for lady Doyeong, she snucked out of the house.
What?
Hey, you!
What is it?
Back off!
Do you know who she is?
We know who she is.
Isn't that why we're here?
Back off.
If you don't back off, you'll be in trouble.
Even so,
it's nice to see you acting like a princess.
Please runaway.
Hurry!
Back off!
You punk, you must have a death wish.
Spread out!
Doyeong, princess.
Brother.
Yeo Seokgae.
Stop!
Please stop!
This person just saved us.
What?
You mean this person?
Yes, it's this person who saved me and the princess.
Thank you very much.
Who are you and where do you live?
Hey, someone here asked you a question.
That...
He can't talk.
Follow him.
He saved the princess and Doyeong.
Yes, young master.
Why did you sneak out and cause all this trouble?
Even the princess was in danger too!
I'm sorry, brother.
It's not Doyeong unni's fault.
It's my fault.
Princess, please don't leave the palace alone without any escorts.
Okay.
Princess, let's go back first.
The crown prince is very worried.
[Damdeok's office]
Doyeong said those people knew the princess.
They knew who Damju is?
No, who would dare to go after the princess and the prime minister's daughter?
They most probably have a grudge against the royal family.
Or...
they were trying to use Damju to get to someone else.
Then, do you mean they were after you?
There are many people who want to kill you.
Fengba, Seol Doan and even the prime minister.
You've enemies everywhere.
Yeo Seokgae!
Yeon Salta,
you select some men from the Central Army.
Tighten security for Damju and mother.
Yes, Crown Prince.
However, I heard someone saved Damju and Doyeong.
Who is it?
Yes.
He didn't say, he just left injured.
- He was injured? - Yes.
Crown Prince,
that guy was really good at military arts.
What happened?
I lost him.
He disappeared very quickly.
And this...
What's this?
It was found at the site of the incident.
That broke off from the guy's sword.
- From his sword? - Yes, Crown Prince.
There is some kind of a pattern on the sword.
Probably passed down for generations in the family.
It must be important.
This could be a clue to find him.
Dol Bisu and Yeo Seokgae, you guys look for him.
We should repay him.
And if he's that skilled,
he could serve our country well.
[Yeongung: Gae Yeonsu's quarters, Gungnaeseong]
Did you look for me?
What happened to Doyeong?
She should be in her room,
why did she come back all pale?
There was a small incident.
An incident?
Doyeong and Princess Damju...
they were almost abducted.
Do you have any idea who could be behind that?
What do you mean?
Aren't these sensitive times?
If anything suspicious happens to the crown prince,
father will most probably the first person they suspect.
Are you suspecting me?
Are you also warning me to be careful?
I know it's not easy for a man to put down the sword once he pulled it.
But the one who admits his mistakes
is the one with true courage.
What? How dare you, punk?
You neglect important duties.
That's not something a servant who does petty work should say.
A message came from the trade guild of Houyan.
Just don't think of fighting your father here.
Go take care of what you started.
Hello.
Crown Prince,
I've received word about Fengba.
Fengba?
Where is he now?
Looks like he has gone to Khitan territory.
Khitan?
Why Khitan?
I still don't know as yet.
What's he up now?
I'm also planning on going there right now.
Yes, you should go right away.
You must bring him back.
Yes, I'll leave at dawn.
Okay.
Fengba...
General!
Right, where are the Khitan soldiers right now?
Yes.
If you hurry,
you should be able to catch up with them in two days.
But, why are you going to Khitan?
What else?
I'm going to help them attack Goguryeo.
But the Khitan chief, Tadar,
is famous for not listening to others and being cruel.
People like that are easily stimulated.
I'll tell them about Damdeok and how powerful Goguryeo is.
I just have to warn them to be careful.
But if you hurt his pride,
he could kill you, general.
Be quiet!
He even scares me.
Damdeok...
I was humiliated because of Damdeok.
I'm going to see Damdeok die even if it kills me.
Come on!
With Houyan supporting me,
I'm going to win over the Khitan chief.
Let's go!
Chief! [Mohe barracks]
Chief!
Chief.
Fengba is going to Khitan territory.
Khitan?
Yes.
Fengba abandoned us.
He's planning to hold hands with the Khitan.
Looks like he's going to use them to attack Goguryeo.
They don't need us anymore, huh?
We put our lives on the line for Houyan.
There is no need to be so mad like that.
If the Khitans go to war with Goguryeo,
I'm sure there will be a chance for us.
A chance?
Damdeok will go to war.
Take some scouts and go to Khitan territory.
Watch the Khitan, Fengba and Goguryeo and report to me.
But, brother...
Everything will be solved if we can kill Damdeok.
Houyan will support us and we can hold the Khitan in check.
But the Khitan could kill that punk Damdeok first.
In that case, we'll have to get his head,
no matter what.
Prepare to leave right away, hurry.
Okay, brother.
[Gungnaeseong palace]
Your Majesty,
you should increase defense measures at the border.
The borders?
Yes, Your Majesty.
The barbarians near the border traded with us for food and goods.
They even come to our villages to pillage.
But, if they hear about the Yodongseong defense line,
they will take some action before their activities are restricted.
This decision was made through a public assembly because of Prince Damdeok.
Enemies near the border will hear about the policy.
Prime minister, are you trying to reverse His Majesty's decision?
Whatever that has to do with the country's benefits,
it'll be accompanied with difficulties.
If there is a problem,
we should seek measures.
Of course, Your Majesty.
However, you should have a trustworthy general stabilize the borders
in order to support Your Majesty's great cause.
That's a good idea.
Your Majesty, I'll go.
Commander, you want to go yourself this time?
Yes, Your Majesty.
I believe Buyeoseong is an important base for this policy.
I'll go there and work on establishing the defense line.
But I can't send you to the border area.
This was Your Majesty's decision.
I've a duty to carry out that decision.
I won't allow whatever invasions there may be.
Please allow me to go.
Your Majesty,
if the commander Ko Mu himself goes,
the Goguryeo borders will be as safe as the capital.
Then, I'll have to rely on you again this time.
Thank you, commander.
I'm honored, Your Majesty.
The prime minister is so sly. [Ko Mu's quarters]
He's getting all of us to go to the border area.
He still has a grudge against us for what happened last time.
Yes, his position is unstable,
so he wants you out of the way.
You can't let him do this.
Stop making such a commotion.
The prime minister didn't send me, I volunteered.
But father,
if the prime minister starts his counterattack now,
the court will be involved in a fight over power.
Yes, commander.
We should be there for the crown prince.
Politics isn't for soldiers.
When soldiers get involved,
it'll just add to all the chaos.
Are you going to leave it all to the crown prince?
Why do you think he only needs our help with court matters?
Did you forget there are enemies outside the court?
The help that I can give the crown prince,
isn't here in court,
but at the battleground instead.
We're sorry, commander.
Where can he be?
My back's killing me. Dol Bisu let's take a break.
Okay.
Did you find the guy?
We did.
We looked everywhere,
but we can't find a single clue of the guy.
What can I expect to get if I find him for you?
What? You found him?
Someone did come [Ojang]
and ask me to make the same sword like the one you have.
- Really? -Yes.
His hair is long and has sharp eyes.
His height is...
Why would he lie to you? [Daengi]
You already told us how he looks about a hundred times.
When is he coming for the sword?
Just you wait, someone has been following him.
Hyungnim.
I found out where that fellow lives.
Lower your weapons.
Why did you fight with a stick?
He's the crown prince, show him some respect.
Can I ask what your name is?
Stop being so rude.
The crown prince himself came here with medicine out of concern for your injuries.
Just leave.
That little...
Let's go.
Yes.
We're just leaving?
He seems to be living in seclusion.
Crown Prince,
he might be good, but he's too arrogant.
He ignored your hospitality right to your face too.
A person who is confident is arrogant.
We'll have to see whether that arrogance is worth it.
You want to see?
What if that fellow...
I'm sure he'll have some use.
Let's go.
Yes, Crown Prince.
[Zhongsan: capital of Houyan]
Your Majesty,
general Fengba has entered Khitan territory.
Really?
Fengba's quick.
He's pretty smart too.
We'll have to see about that.
Then, isn't it time for us to take action now?
We take action?
While the Khitan and Goguryeo fights,
we can recover Yodongseong.
Recover Yodongseong.
Not now, no.
Not the right moment to move the soldiers.
We should watch what happens.
However, isn't this a good opportunity?
Goguryeo could be in a bind if both countries attack,
but, we also can't be moving our soldiers hastily.
We could possibly end up just like Goguryeo.
We can only hope now
the battle between Goguryeo and Khitan will last a long time.
We'll definitely have a good chance then.
It's too bad we didn't succeed the attack on Goguryeo from the south back then.
Who knew Silla would solve the problem so quickly?
If Baekje and Khitan attack at once,
that certainly would be perfect for us.
You must have acquired military skills for a purpose.
Even though of using your skills for Goguryeo's sake?
Goguryeo needs men like you.
I don't need Goguryeo.
Sounds like you've some reasons.
There is a need for you to become stronger.
A person who has something to protect becomes more stronger.
I had to protect my soldiers and the people of this country.
I had to protect our country too, so I became stronger.
I learned what I had to do at the battleground.
You can still become stronger there.
And you can get rid of that grudge you have inside you.
Fight in battle.
Lead the soldiers and learn what you have to.
I would like you to lead one of the Cheongun units.
I'm not interested.
Then, I'll give you time to think about it.
And you can look for me whenever you're interested.
Let's go.
- Yes. - Yes.
Crown Prince!
We're in trouble.
What is it?
Khitan has invaded Goguryeo from the northwest.
What? Khitan?
- Let's go! - Yes.
[Gungnaeseong palace]
Khitan already invaded?
Yes, Your Majesty.
This was expected since we planned the defense line at Yodongseong.
For those people living off plundering,
a defense line gets in the way of those people's livelihood.
Because of that the defense line is absolutely necessary.
So we've to achieve peaceful trade without plundering.
We're going to lose the nearby areas to them before that happens.
We should let sleeping dogs lie.
But, isn't commander Ko Mu already there?
Your Majesty,
if you send the Central Army,
they should be able to defend the border from the Khitan.
He said right.
You should send reinforcements immediately so the Khitan can't approach the border.
We can't act hastily.
Your Majesty, Goguryeo right now
is facing Houyan, Mohe and Baekje.
If we move the Central Army,
we'll be giving them room to attack.
Do you want to let the Khitan attack?
The commander is there now,
but there is some distance to Gaemoseong.
We should send reinforcements immediately.
Our people are suffering!
However, if one area is left unguarded,
our enemies will definitely attack.
All the surrounding countries are watching Goguryeo closely right now.
Then, do you want to let our border be taken by our enemies?
I'll go.
It was my suggestion according to you,
so I should probably be the one to settle the problem.
The Yodongseong defense line is for the future of Goguryeo.
But instead of worrying about yourselves,
you should be supporting that.
Crown Prince,
that's not what we're saying, just that we should be careful.
But, if you won't, I should go.
Your Majesty,
I'll take Cheongun and go myself.
Crown Prince!
Your Majesty,
if we let them attack once,
those people will continue to attack Goguryeo once we let them do that.
I'll go myself and make sure that those people won't do that again.
Prime minister, [Yeongung, Gunaeseong]
are you really going to let the crown prince go to Gaemoseong?
Prime minister, we should watch how Goguryeo's neighboring countries move.
If something happens to the crown prince,
wouldn't that be better for us?
Isn't that so, prime minister?
What if the crown prince wins?
The crown prince and Cheongun will fight with their lives.
Once Goguryeo is out of danger, we can send our soldiers.
Did you forget what happened at Yodongseong?
What happened at Yodongseong?
Even if we go there a little late,
we can still achieve great merit.
However, if they achieve great merit,
wouldn't the crown prince have more power?
What's the use if he can't return?
We should make sure he doesn't.
How is it coming along now?
We both have met.
This time, a chance has arrived
The heavens are helping me.
The crown prince will be going with Cheongun to Khitan territory this time.
You must go and find an opportunity.
If he's killed in the capital,
everyone will suspect me.
If the battleground, it's a different story.
You must eliminate crown prince Damdeok.
You must.
Cheongun,
come with me to defeat the Khitan!
Let's do it for Goguryeo's sake!
Crown Prince.
Hey, what is it?
Crown Prince, women are screaming.
Crown Prince!
Once we attack scouts and let them get away,
we could expose ourselves to the enemies.
Give me a bow.
- Attack! - Yes.
What are you doing now?
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The Khitan chief Tadar
is really brave and cruel.
This is terrible.
You're afraid of Goguryeo, you came looking for me?
Because of Goguryeo crown prince Damdeok.
If he's a weed, my brother will pull it out himself.
There are a lot of soldiers in the tower.
It means there are thousands of soldiers in the fortress.
If we're surrounded, we all could be in danger.
No risk being surrounded.
It didn't even budge when I shot an arrow.
You can't be hasty to trust him.
This guy came to kill you.
- Then, I'll open the gate. - How will you do that by yourself?
It's almost impossible for him to succeed.
- How many soldiers? - There's only one.
He's trying to prove himself.
- What's he doing? - How reckless of him.
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