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Mother.
That's so pretty.
Yes.
Damdeok made it for me as a wedding gift.
You received a gift better than mine.
Of course.
It's the most precious gift in the world.
I envy you.
Crown prince.
Commander Ko Mu and the other generals have returned.
Let's go.
Commander.
You had a lot of work to do.
I heard you did more.
What happened with Princess Damju?
Did you really agree to a marital agreement with Houyan?
We received message that the defense line wasn't safe in the south.
And the Houyan army was powerful.
Going to battle in that situation would have caused great damage.
What do you mean the defense line wasn't safe?
You sent a messenger.
I never sent such a message.
What about any other messages?
We didn't receive any.
It was a false message.
It must have been Asin's doing.
You mean Baekje did this?
Baekje was isolated and in trouble.
We could have annihilated them if we had ten days.
That's right.
They ran out of rations and were starving.
We were played by Baekje.
I don't know what to say.
This all happened because I couldn't manage a messenger.
Don't say that.
It's not your fault.
I was rash.
Crown prince.
I'm going to use this pain to raise Goguryeo again.
Wait and see.
Sagal Hyeon, I'm glad you're back.
I'm honored.
I hope you left all your feelings of revenge for the royal family.
I got rid of them a while back.
Do you have something to say?
It seems that you have a difficult position.
Please allow me to share your burdens.
You just have to ask him to accept you.
Why do you have to sound so fancy?
Gwanmiseong (Baekje's greatest strategic point)
My lord!
What is it?
Bu Yeohong sent an urgent message from Houyan.
- Bu Yeohong? - Yes.
What does it say?
It says everything is a ploy by Damdeok.
A ploy?
Goguryeo cut off our communications with Houyan.
He lied to them and said they had an alliance with the king of Baekje.
That's why Houyan accepted the friendly relations.
It was all Damdeok's doing.
Are you going to let this go?
No.
I have to make things clear.
That will prevent further problems.
Yeohong should be meeting Murong Chui about now.
Houyan royal palace
You formed an alliance with Goguryeo and betrayed us.
What gave you the courage to come to Houyan?
We didn't betray anyone.
You betrayed us.
We never colluded with Goguryeo.
There were no envoys either way.
The Goguryeo crown prince said he had an alliance with the king of Baekje.
There is no such thing.
If you were suspicious, you should have sent a messenger.
Why did you let Damdeok play you without even checking the facts?
How can you be so complacent?
Do you know how much damage your irresponsible attitude caused us?
Stop it!
Now that we know, we can take care of it.
How will you do that?
I will discuss it with my ministers.
Leave us.
If we're not satisfied with the solution, Houyan will pay a price.
You!
We should have attacked Yodongseong.
We were played by Damdeok.
He is on his way here.
We should kill him and declare war.
We still have an alliance with Baekje.
It won't change anything.
Xi, meet the Baekje envoys and negotiate.
I'm testing your diplomatic skills.
Yes, father.
How far has Damdeok come?
They left Goguryeo a few days ago.
They should be arriving soon.
I'm going to watch him.
I'll see how much he grows.
Village near Goguryeo border
Yeon Salta.
Yes, crown prince.
- Check out the village. - Yes, crown prince.
Wait.
We have a long way to go. We don't have time for this.
This village was trampled on by your people.
We will not let them be eaten by wild dogs and birds.
Check out the village.
Yes, crown prince.
Crown prince.
Go back to your carriages.
You shouldn't see this.
No, Damdeok.
I should see this and carve it in my heart.
It hurts that I didn't know before.
She's right.
We can't ignore their suffering because we are women.
Everyone, take a good look.
This is what happens when the country doesn't have power.
Our people are killed and the children starve.
Remember this painful sight.
We must never let this happen to our people and children again.
Don't forget this.
Yes, crown prince!
Zhongsan, capital of Houyan
That's impertinent!
What do you think you're doing?
Bow nine times to the emperor.
He doesn't know any etiquette.
We are here for an alliance, not to bow in submission.
You should show respect to the emperor of the country you'll pay tribute to.
You're not bowing in submission.
Did you say tribute?
Goguryeo is not a tributary state.
We didn't come to surrender because we were defeated in battle.
We didn't come to ask for forgiveness.
We came for an equal alliance.
If that isn't the case, I will return to Goguryeo with the princess.
Stop!
He's not wrong.
Crown prince Damdeok.
Yes, Your Majesty.
My ministers were a bit high-handed.
I hope you can forgive them if it was insulting.
Your Majesty!
We are not here for hostility, but for unity.
It isn't right to force submission to a guest.
Your Majesty.
Don't be insulted.
You came a long way.
Get some rest before you return.
Yes, Your Majesty.
How dare he refuse to bow?
Father didn't seem to see such a spirit so badly.
You call that stiff and arrogant attitude spirit?
He is full of arrogance!
You're right.
He's so arrogant.
Damdeok has not lost a battle against Houyan.
It's our fault for not being able to dampen his ardor.
I'm going to crush that spirit of his.
I'll make sure he can't hold up that head of his again.
What are you going to do?
Today is a happy day.
It is the day Houyan and Goguryeo form an alliance.
All that's left is to maintain better friendly relations.
The Goguryeo envoys and Houyan ministers will celebrate this day.
Lift your glasses and have a drink.
Crown prince Damdeok, have a drink.
You should have a drink on a special day like today.
Your Majesty, I think we need to heighten the atmosphere.
Is that so?
Yes, I've been training for better swordsmanship.
I would like to do a sword dance.
A sword dance?
We're celebrating a wedding.
Fine, go ahead.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Outside banquet area
Who are you?
We were called by the crown prince.
You can't enter.
It's an order from the crown prince.
Stand back.
- Let's go! - Yes, sir!
Your Majesty, I will dance with him.
You?
Fine.
I'd like to see what a Goguryeo sword dance looks like.
Attached building to the royal palace (Damju's headquarters)
Princess, we're in trouble.
What's all the commotion?
We are surrounded by soldiers.
Soldiers?
Something must be wrong.
That was a great sword dance.
It was a pleasure to see Goguryeo swordsmanship and spear skills.
I'm honored.
How did it go?
General.
Quietly have the soldiers retreat.
Forget about it?
I don't know if it's good or bad, but it's not going to happen today.
Get to it.
Crown prince.
It only grazed me slightly.
It's no big deal.
What about Damju and Doyeong?
They're both alright.
It's too quiet as if nothing happened.
Murong Bao!
That coward.
I couldn't kill him in that situation.
This won't be the only crisis.
Do you think the emperor gave the order?
No, probably not.
Then?
Murong Bao did this on his own.
He has a grudge against me.
Then he'll try again.
We should tell the emperor.
We can't do that.
What?
That will just cause more problems.
Crown prince.
Where have you been? Why are you so late?
I'm sorry.
Seol Doan is here.
What?
Seol Doan?
Yes, he wants to see you.
Show him in.
Bring him in.
It's been a while, crown prince.
Yes, it has.
What brings you here?
I came to make your long wish come true.
My long wish?
I will eliminate Damdeok.
What? Damdeok?
Are you confident?
Yes, but I can't help you for free.
What do you mean?
Look here, you want to make a deal?
We have to be prepared since you're so good at using us.
What do you want?
Support the Mohe in establishing a country.
If you win the battle against Goguryeo after Damdeok is eliminated,
we want the northern part of Goguryeo.
That a lot to ask.
It's nothing compared to your grudge.
It's pretty small for all the benefits Houyan could gain if Damdeok is dead.
What if you fail?
I won't.
I have a grudge just as strong as you.
Even if I fail, it will all be blamed on the Mohe.
Fine.
Let's find a way to kill Damdeok.
They must have starved for a few days after their parents died.
I'm glad they're recovering quickly.
Me, too.
I hope no other children in Goguryeo become this unfortunate.
Me, too.
Damdeok will change everything.
I will try to help him.
Crown prince.
Crown prince!
Are you alright?
Come with me!
Yes, sir!
Are you alright?
Let go!
Crown prince!
Get out of the way!
Who dared to throw this?
Come on out right now!
What brings you here?
The crown prince was injured because someone threw this stick.
I don't know who did such a thing, but the crown prince was injured.
I'm going to catch the culprit.
Tell me.
Who was it?
Well...
The children were just playing.
What are beggars doing here in the palace?
We're sorry.
Get them out of here right now!
Yes, crown prince.
- Get to it! - Yes, sir!
Stop.
I said stop!
Are you the princess of Goguryeo?
Move.
Don't bother trying to embrace such beggars.
Do you know who I am?
I believe you will be my husband tomorrow.
Do Houyan princes act this rudely to their future wives?
They are just children.
They were playing and it was a mistake.
Can't you even forgive that?
How will you rule a country with such a narrow mind?
Aren't you afraid of me?
What woman in the world is afraid of her future husband?
I was taught that a woman should respect the man she is to marry.
But I don't see anything to respect about this attitude.
I came a long way to marry you.
I hope you will be able to show me an attitude I can respect.
Let them go.
Yes, crown prince.
Go on.
Let's go.
Gungnaeseong, capital of Goguryeo
Is today the wedding?
Yes, Your Majesty.
She will probably have a hard time.
Don't worry too much.
She is young, but she is smart.
She will be alright.
I'm worried more about the both of you.
If I didn't become sick...
Don't say that.
You have to recover soon and take care of national affairs.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Recover soon and show that Goguryeo is powerful.
Goguryeo's power is the only way to take care of Princess Damju.
I understand how you feel.
But I think I should hand over the national affairs to someone more appropriate.
What do you mean?
All this happened because I'm incapable.
I've been thinking a lot.
I'm going to pass on the throne now.
I will pass on the throne to the crown prince as soon as he returns.
Father.
I'm nervous and worried.
You should go to Houyan and see Doyeong.
It would be nice if you could bring her back safely.
Did something happen in court today?
No.
Why do you ask?
Do you want to send me far away since I'm always opposing your actions?
If you sensed that, you should just abide by my wishes.
Do you have to ask?
I have to know.
It has to do with my sister and my friend, the crown prince.
It also has to go with Goguryeo.
I should know as a servant of Goguryeo.
What is it?
Zhongsan, capital of Houyan
Crown prince.
We found a way to kill Damdeok.
There are several places that would be good for an ambush.
If we wait in ambush in several places, we'll definitely...
I came a long way to marry you.
I hope you will be able to show me an attitude I can respect.
Why do you always have to use an ambush strategy?
Crown prince.
Who will they blame if he is ambushed while returning from Houyan?
What about us?
What will we gain except for killing him using the marital agreement?
You won't gain anything if you worry about little things like that.
You'll never get a change like this again.
You wanted to kill him.
Why are you hesitating?
I'm not hesitating.
There has to be a clear pretext for killing him.
Did you say clear pretext?
Yes.
How about if we make him commit a crime in Houyan?
That wouldn't be bad.
It would be even better if it was something His Majesty wouldn't like.
He will be staying in Houyan for a little while.
Find a better way to kill him.
Yes, crown prince.
We will find a way.
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