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Chair of Jongchinbu and Wangsa?
They are just positions of great honor, but no power.
I don't understand either.
Why did His Majesty deprive him of his military position, too?
Is he putting up his guard against commander Ko Mu?
He is showing us that he doesn't want too much power in one place.
Are you saying commander Ko Mu might have other intentions?
With Gae Yeonsu gone, the commander has the most power, not His Majesty.
You know that.
His Majesty doesn't want the same thing to happen again.
Are you calling him a traitor?
Did he commit treason?
That's excessive.
I don't understand His Majesty's actions.
Calm down.
Let's wait and see what His Majesty wants.
It's very upsetting.
Commander Ko is...
Ko Mu's quarters
Commander! Commander!
Burn it right now!
Father!
It's the first decision he made as the king.
Who told you to appeal his decision?
How dare you do this using me as an excuse?
I didn't teach you properly.
I will have to ask His Majesty to punish me.
Is that what you want?
No, commander! No, commander!
I'm not happy with what you did, but His Majesty is worse.
How can he throw you out like a pair of old shoes?
That's not what he did.
I can understand him not giving me a promotion.
I'll accept Hwang Hoe, an ex-bandit, having a higher position than me.
But
you're different.
Chang!
Aren't you mad?
You fought with your life in battle and sacrificed your son to suppress treason.
What do you get in return? You're treated like a traitor.
I'm embarrassed that you're a general of Goguryeo and my son.
Can't you see why your brother had to die for Goguryeo?
Can't you understand why His Majesty had to decide this for Goguryeo?
I used to think I could give everything for Goguryeo and His Majesty.
It turns out I'm only human.
My heart aches because of my brother's death and His Majesty's cold heart.
I don't have the confidence to be fully loyal to His Majesty.
Disappointment and betrayal are deeply rooted in my heart.
- Chang! - Chang!
Chang!
Chang. Calm down.
- Father must be upset, too. - How can you be so calm?
Your brother died in front of your eyes.
And father who was nothing but loyal is treated like this.
How can you be calm?
Is it because he wasn't your real brother?
Is it because you don't have father's blood?
How can you say that?
Chang. Chang!
I don't have the confidence to be fully loyal to His Majesty.
Disappointment and betrayal are deeply rooted in my heart.
Chang.
Your Majesty.
Commander.
Did you come alone?
Yes.
You shouldn't walk around alone this late at night.
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty!
This is my last courtesy as a grandson.
I'm sorry, commander.
Forgive me for not being able to repay your achievements.
You shouldn't apologize.
You let me lay down my heavy burdens.
I'm honored you gave me one last chance to support you by your side.
I am going to watch Goguryeo develop by your side.
I'm happy just thinking about all the progress you will make.
I will make up for this by ruling this country well.
That's good enough for me.
You are a true king now.
Board of Military Affairs
My sincerest congratulations.
It doesn't seem long ago that we were roaming around as bandits.
Thank you.
You should forget about the past now.
Congratulations.
I thought I'd receive higher merit.
You're right.
You achieved a greater merit.
I'm kidding.
We are in a position where we have to give everything to support His Majesty.
You will be an escort guard until His Majesty gives further orders.
Yes, sir.
He gave you his trust, so do your best.
I will give all I have.
Let's go out and have a drink.
I'll treat.
A drink? That would be nice.
Let's have some pork, too.
Go ahead.
I'd like to stop by somewhere with Sagal Hyeon.
Don't be late.
If you're late, the pig will all be in my stomach.
Gee...
It's been a while, Yeon Salta.
What brings you here?
Enough time has passed.
Come to court.
I'm a sinner who shouldn't even look up.
If you say it like that, so am I.
I was an assassin and I held up a sword to His Majesty.
That's right.
This isn't the time to be drowning in past pain.
His Majesty is asking for you.
No, he can't do this.
He made an irrational decision out of affection for me.
Commander Ko Mu stepped down from his position.
He is His Majesty's uncle and the greatest hero of Goguryeo.
Even he was deprived of his position.
It wasn't anyone's request.
His Majesty made the decision himself.
He isn't the same person he was when he was the crown prince.
His orders and decisions are much more important now.
He's not doing this out of affection.
If you don't want to accept, you'll have to have a justified reason.
Hello.
I came when I heard you appointed me as Cheongun leader.
Did you change your mind?
Are you coming back?
I'm sorry, Your Majesty.
I was foolish.
Commander Ko Mu never allowed ostentatious behavior.
But I heard he showed off his power in front of you.
He did it to lessen your burden.
Yes, he has deep thoughts.
Commander Ko Mu put himself in a bind to open up a path for you.
I was being such a little child.
I'm so sorry.
I told you to stay by my side and make up for everything.
I could never be as good as commander Ko,
but I will serve you with all my heart until the day I die.
That's what I wanted to hear.
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, it's not a matter you can postpone any longer.
It's too early.
I have no intention of getting married yet.
Are you thinking of your former wife?
I looked into the matter.
There was no news of her in Houyan or any bordering countries.
Besides, she is the daughter of Gae Yeonsu, a traitor.
There is no place for her in court even if she returns alive.
That is not for you to decide!
You are no longer an individual.
You have to take everyone's opinions into consideration.
He's a bit forward, but he's not completely wrong.
You will have to greet foreign envoys and address the people.
You need a queen by your side to maintain authority.
Please consider it.
Stop!
Don't bring up this matter again.
You made cold-hearted decisions for the sake of Goguryeo's future before.
Chang.
It's your turn.
You will have to give up what you value the most.
Show us the decisiveness you had when you abandoned a loyal servant.
I don't think the request is wrong.
Please consider it.
Fine, I'll think about it.
I will let you know in a few days.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Wiryeseong, capital of Baekje
We expected Goguryeo to be in confusion, but things are taking a stable course.
Yes.
Damdeok stabilized the country.
He reassigned positions and is solving everything with speed.
They are on a war footing.
The soldiers at our border have been doubled.
That's not all.
Damdeok is the one who killed Gae Yeonsu.
That's not the only problem.
Damdeok experienced despair because of our alliance with Houyan.
It's obvious where his rage will be directed.
You caused this situation.
It's not just my fault.
You're the one who missed the chance to defeat them.
Even now, you're too busy hunting all the time.
Are you trying to blame me?
I'm not a very good king? Is that it?
You know the answer better than anyone else.
I went easy on him because he's my brother's son, but he's way too arrogant.
That's right.
We need Asin's power to fight Goguryeo,
but there are still many people who support former King Jinmu.
We can't let their power grow more.
Any measures?
We'll have to come up with something that would tie his hands a bit.
We have to do something.
Let's think about it.
Find a way to put him in place.
Yes, Your Majesty.
I should have protected you, Doyeong.
The promises that I wasn't able to keep are burdening me.
Your Majesty.
What brings you here at this late hour?
My father sent me.
He said there wasn't anyone in court to help you choose a queen.
I will be in charge of the court ladies and help you.
Call me if you need anything.
I will.
If I appear again, Goguryeo will be in chaos.
Is there something else?
No, Your Majesty.
I'll leave you.
Lady Yakyeon!
My lady.
We're in trouble.
What's the problem?
Did something happen?
She disappeared without a word.
We're looking everywhere for her.
Ma'am...
My lady!
I brought her.
There's no news yet?
It's slow because we can't tell people who she is.
We're so worried.
At least she wasn't taken by someone.
She left this letter.
He just took his first step as the king.
I will just be a huge obstacle in his life.
Don't worry.
My people are looking for her.
I'm just worried she might do something rash.
I hope she's alright.
Zhongsan, capital of Houyan
The crown prince is here.
Princess.
Don't let him in. I don't want to see anyone.
Princess.
I said I don't want to see anyone!
Are you alright?
What's wrong?
Are you happy now?
What are you talking about?
The Goguryeo court is ruined as you wanted.
Mother passed away and father became ill and conceded the throne to Damdeok.
Isn't that what you wanted?
Princess.
Did you enjoy watching me not know any of that?
No, you're mistaken.
Mistaken?
I knew, but I just couldn't tell you.
I hesitated because you would be in shock.
I didn't know how to tell you.
Are you asking me to understand?
Everything happened because of Houyan and you.
If Houyan didn't frame Damdeok,
this wouldn't have happened.
What can I do to make you feel better?
Let me take a trip to Goguryeo.
I have to see my mother and ask for forgiveness for not being there.
I would also like to see how my father is doing.
You can't do that.
Why not?
The emperor said he wouldn't allow it at a time of confusion like this.
The princess heard news about what happened in Goguryeo.
That Ko Un person.
Isn't he a Goguryeo person?
I'd like it if he would go see her and comfort her.
You can't do that.
Why not?
Ko Un is the son of Gae Yeonsu who committed treason.
The prime minister?
He is an enemy's son.
It could just hurt her more.
That's not the only problem.
He is the brother of Damdeok's missing wife.
That's right.
If he finds out about it,
we'll be his enemies, too.
Did you know that?
Yes, I did.
But there is no way Ko Un could know about that.
We just have to keep our mouths shut.
We definitely will.
Houyan is getting mixed up with Goguryeo so much.
The land is more barren here than it is in Goguryeo.
It's terrible.
Don't talk about Goguryeo!
How can a Goguryeo person not talk about home?
How long are you going to stay here?
Your father would be upset.
How are you?
News arrives from Goguryeo all the time, but it's very quiet here.
News from Goguryeo?
There's a new prime minister and positions have been filled by Damdeok's people.
They're preparing to get a new queen.
What about Do...
What about Damdeok's wife?
They think she's dead.
They don't even have a temporary grave.
That's so cold.
I heard she could be alive.
She's alive?
What are you talking about?
I received a report from soldiers who were searching the area she went missing.
There wasn't any proof that she was dead.
Raise power here in Houyan.
If your name was known and you returned to your place,
you could find Doyeong.
Crown prince Damdeok,
no, wait, he's the king of Goguryeo now.
Are you going to just let him go on with his life?
He killed your father and quit searching for your sister.
What do you say?
You could be a light for your sister who might be alive.
- Let's go. - Yes, sir.
Marriages have been prohibited!
It's an official order.
Marriages have been prohibited!
Everyone, listen.
Marriages have been prohibited.
You will abide by this order.
Have a seat.
What can I do?
Are you going to abandon my family like this?
Did you come to ask for a new position?
I know that you won't change a decision you already made.
Provide a measure for our family to receive honor.
I'm sure there's something you can do.
- Your Majesty. - Your Majesty.
Are there more women to be recommended?
Marriages have been prohibited in all of Goguryeo.
Everyone is sending recommendations.
They're like moths attracted to light.
They want power.
Even unexpected people are making recommendations.
But Your Majesty.
Your Majesty.
Yeon Salta,
I don't want to see them right now.
Put them in my office.
Yes, Your Majesty.
The recommendations will keep coming for a couple days.
A good date has to be set for preparations to be made.
Are you rushing me, too?
I'm sorry.
Are you thinking of your wife?
Put those thoughts aside.
You have to put aside those feelings for new hope.
You won't be able to go forward if you linger on the past.
Your hesitation doesn't do your wife any good.
She doesn't want this.
How do you know how Doyeong feels?
Because we have the same opinion.
The same opinion?
I know how she feels because I'm a woman, too.
All women want their husbands to be happy and pray for that.
No woman wants to be an obstacle in her husband's life.
I'm offering you this advice from her point of view.
Don't talk about her like that.
You might be a woman, but you can't know how Doyeong feels.
You're not Doyeong.
I'm sorry.
You can go now.
I'm sorry for being so forward.
Please forgive me.
The fortress lords were taken care of as per your orders.
Was there any opposition?
They denied it, but when we showed them the signatures and
told them three generations would not be killed, they left for their hometowns.
That's good.
Almost everything is settled, except for one thing.
The royal marriage.
Yes, Your Majesty, getting a queen soon is the fastest way to stabilize the court.
It's time to make a decision.
I took a look at the recommendations that were made.
They are all fine women of fine families.
I also saw all the calculation behind the recommendations.
You are concerned about the stability of the court,
but choosing a queen is just a fight for power for you.
No, Your Majesty.
Do you think I don't know that you accepted relatives as stepdaughters
to recommend them to be the queen?
I'm going to do away with it all.
I already have someone in mind.
My queen will be
commander Ko Mu's daughter, Yakyeon.
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If you don't want it, say no.
There might not be any room for you in his heart.
I can't say I'll make you happy.
What intention does the king of Goguryeo have in sending this letter?
I will go and see.
You will have to demand the return of our prisoners.
It's to take revenge against Damdeok and find my lost sister.
I give you my full loyalty.
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