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My lady! My lady!
My lady.
What's all the commotion?
His Majesty...
Did something happen to him?
He chose someone to be the queen.
He did?
The person he chose is...
You.
He chose you.
Congratulations, Your Highness.
There he is.
Congratulations.
It's an honor for your family.
I was worried because of His Majesty's decision regarding wangsa Ko Mu.
Who would have imagined that he had such a plan in mind?
That's right.
I'm sure wangsa Ko Mu will be very pleased, too.
It shows His Majesty's consideration for him.
Thank you.
- Let's go. - Yes.
How did you think of choosing lady Yakyeon?
We never imagined.
It's a fine choice.
It won't be the same as nobility who just wanted power.
Did you think that far?
Yes.
She's not from a family who used kinship to achieve power.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Her father, Jin Gohae, served under Ko Mu.
She might be Ko Mu's stepdaughter, but you don't have to worry about power.
Most of all, she is very wise.
She was bold about giving advice.
She has no fault to be the queen.
You have to put aside those feelings for new hope.
You won't be able to go forward if you linger on the past.
Do you mean her advice regarding your wife?
You can relax. It's alright.
I know you're all worried.
But we can't go forward if we linger on the past.
I might have lost Doyeong, but I have the duty to protect millions of lives.
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, it was my fault.
I just said we shouldn't linger on the past.
I'm sure she's watching us from heaven.
It's cold.
What are you doing outside?
Father.
Let's go inside.
I'd like to talk to you.
Yes, father.
Never once did I think that you weren't my daughter.
I know that.
That's why I can't say this is a good thing.
Of course, it's a position of great honor.
But honor comes with much pain.
I don't want to send you to a place that causes so much pain.
Father...
Refuse if you don't want it.
Don't think it's being disloyal.
Do what you want. I will help you.
I hesitated a lot when I heard.
I was afraid.
I wanted to run.
But talking to you like this, I feel I found my way.
Jin gave his life for loyalty.
At Yodongseong, Chang knew he could lose his life,
but he sacrificed himself for a countermeasure.
You saw all that pain, but couldn't cry.
I watched you in pain.
Why are you asking me to refuse the burden?
His Majesty has a lot of pain.
There might not be any room for you in his heart.
I know.
That's why I will support him with all my heart.
Most of all, I...
I have affection for him.
Yakyeon.
Bless me.
I would like your blessing most of all.
I will pray that your kind heart and loyalty reaches the heavens.
Father...
This is your wish?
What's wrong with it?
It's nice.
Being able to walk with you like this.
I'm very happy.
Your Majesty.
I'm going to leave Goguryeo and your side now.
I can do so without any regrets because I have lasting memories.
Your Majesty, are you alright?
You look so thin.
Doyeong, are you alright?
I wish I knew where you were.
I wish I could see you.
I'm fine.
Don't worry about me.
I'm glad I got to see you like this even if it's from a distance.
Your Majesty.
Did you decide?
I will be lacking in many ways.
I didn't say a warm word to you.
I'm grateful and sorry that you understand and you're willing to lessen my burden.
I know how much agony you suffered to make this decision.
I can't promise you anything.
I can't say I'll make you happy.
It's no use making promises if you can't keep them.
I will return as soon as possible.
You won't have to suffer like this when we return to Goguryeo.
I promise.
Be sure to keep that promise.
I'm grateful that you're so sincere.
My lady, are you alright?
I'm so sorry.
I promise to care for His Majesty and Goguryeo and
give everything I have like you did.
Please forgive me.
Your Majesty.
Take care of your health.
I hope the two of you are happy.
I will leave without regrets now that you have someone to take my place.
Your Majesty,
I hope you achieve everything you dreamed of.
Goguryeo migrants' village, Houyan
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.
- Master! - Ko Un!
Ko Un!
Zhongsan, capital of Houyan
- Master! - Ko Un!
What do you want?
I'm here to see general Fengba.
Tell him Ko Un is here.
Crown Prince.
You're...
I will serve you.
What is the reason?
It's to take revenge against Damdeok and find my lost sister.
The Crown Prince and Houyan will help you get your revenge and find your sister.
I promise you.
I give Houyan and you my full loyalty.
Gungnaeseong, capital of Goguryeo
I'm going to reestablish Goguryeo's status with the royal marriage.
It will be a chance to see how every country sees this royal marriage.
I'm going to send envoys to invite them to the wedding.
His Majesty is refusing wedding gifts.
Instead, he is asking for the return of Goguryeo prisoners of war.
That is too dangerous.
They were taken as prisoners of war.
They are considered spoils of war.
You can't ask for their return without any compensation.
That's right, Your Majesty.
They could take it as provocation.
I'm sure there could be opposition.
But we can deal with that accordingly.
His Majesty made such a decision
to see which countries are friendly nations and which are enemies.
As you know, Goguryeo is in a location to communicate with surrounding nations.
Who we join hands with will be of interest in each country.
The royal marriage is a good excuse to grasp the situation.
I'm worried a cause for celebration might turn the wrong way.
A royal marriage is part of politics.
It is my duty to use it well.
I hope you understand my decision.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty.
What is it?
I dare ask a favor of you.
A favor?
This is new.
Go ahead.
I know it's a lot to ask, but can you send envoys to Mohe too?
You want me to send envoys to Mohe?
- You mean to Seol Doan? - Yes, Your Majesty.
What is your reason?
It is for the future of the Mohe.
The future of the Mohe?
Yes, Your Majesty,
the only way for the Mohe to prosper,
no, the only way for the Mohe to survive is to coexist with Goguryeo.
I understand.
I will send envoys to Mohe.
But, Your Majesty, Seol Doan put you in a mind and caused your wife's death.
He should be caught and have his head cut off.
Suppressing the enemy without shedding blood is best.
I told you we can't go forward if we linger on the past.
If it will help the future of Goguryeo,
I will accept everything even if there is a price to pay.
I'm very grateful, Your Majesty.
At the time, Goguryeo has relations with Houyan, Beiwei, Mohe and Khitan.
In Korea, Goguryeo had relations with Baekje and Silla.
Houyan and Beiwei fought over the Huabei Plain area.
There were conflicts with Goguryeo, too.
The Khitan lived along the Sira Muren River and the Mohe lived in northeast China.
They were nomadic tribes who also had conflicts with Goguryeo.
Baekje ruled by King Jinsa was the most threatening in the south.
Silla was relatively weaker, but had friendly relations with Goguryeo.
King Gwanggaeto wanted to focus the power of Northeast Asia to Goguryeo.
Wiryeseong, capital of Baekje
There must be a reason.
Are you going to send an envoy to congratulate him?
They could be taken hostage if they enter an enemy county.
As far as I know, Damdeok isn't that petty a person
If it concerns you that much, I will go myself.
You will?
It will be a good chance to find out what kind of a person he is.
Goguryeo knows you led the battle against Goguryeo.
You could be in danger.
That's why I have to go.
It's a good chance to see what kind of a person he is.
You want to risk danger?
You have to risk danger to gain something.
It's frustrating to see the court get all worked up over a letter.
Were there any other conditions?
It says they don't need any wedding gifts.
But they want the 2,000 people we took during battle and all the prisoners of war returned.
They're completely looking down on us.
It's silent pressure.
It's a suggestion to clarify if we're a friend or enemy.
You must not accept that condition.
How dare they use a royal marriage to make such a demand?
Do you think we should go to battle with Goguryeo?
Are you saying we should kneel to Goguryeo?
Watch what you say!
Anyone can talk easily.
How do you intend to solve this?
If you have a plan, I'll leave it up to you.
You'll have to settle the matter of the prisoners.
What's for sure is the court doesn't want to go to battle with Goguryeo.
He wanted me to go.
He waited until I volunteered before he brought up the prisoners.
Most of the Goguryeo prisoners are rowing boats for our naval forces.
That's right.
It's the toughest job.
Nobody else will do it.
That's why we make prisoners do it.
If you refuse to do this, he will tell you to take responsibility.
If you do this, your power will weaken.
He's pushing me to an edge of a cliff using Goguryeo.
What are you going to do?
The only think I can do is face it head on.
How dare they look down on Baekje?
The Goguryeo king's spirit has to be dampened.
And our king has to be shown what Baekje must do.
I will make the preparations.
Gwanmiseong inlet
Hurry, we are leaving for Goguryeo!
Hurry, we're going to Goguryeo!
Get on board!
Your Majesty, Iyeong is here with Silla's envoy, Silseong.
Show them in.
Your Majesty, Silseong is here from Silla to congratulate you.
Congratulations, Your Majesty
Your Highness.
I'm not the queen yet.
You don't have to call me Your Highness.
Everyone knows you will be the queen.
You should be treated as such.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Silla received word quickly.
I didn't expect you this soon.
Iyeong relayed the news quickly.
Thank you, uncle.
I'm sorry, Your Majesty.
I wasn't much help before.
I just want to make up for it.
I have something to ask of you.
What is it?
What should we prepare for wedding gifts?
Wedding gifts?
We should prepare the best gifts, but there isn't much Silla can do.
We would like your advice.
I know the situation Silla is in.
There is no need for tribute.
But...
All we want is an unchanging friendly relationship.
You just have to show us the faith to maintain that relationship.
The fruit of a tree that was shaken could fall at any time.
It is true that the court wavered momentarily because of Baekje's threats.
But that will never happen again.
That's why I want you to show that faith.
I will discuss it with our king and return to see you.
Do that.
How should we send word?
The king of Goguryeo is taking his first step.
We have to be careful as if we're walking on thin ice.
A gift to prove faith isn't something you can see.
He is testing me and Silla.
If we don't give him the answer he wants, they will put up their guard against us.
Zhongsan, capital of Houyan
I know Damdeok is bold,
but how dare he send such a letter?
What do you think of this?
You served him by his side.
It's not a simple matter.
After becoming king, he gained public sentiment.
He is securing his position and showing surrounding countries what direction Goguryeo will take.
I agree.
He wouldn't do something like this without a reason.
Your Majesty, that letter also shows his feelings toward Houyan.
Probably.
He lost his wife because of what happened in Houyan.
We have to make our position clear.
Whether we'll be an enemy nation or show conciliatory gestures.
What are you saying?
We should use this opportunity to get Goguryeo on our side.
Then we can come up with means to use Goguryeo.
I agree.
We shouldn't return all the prisoners.
We should send some of the people first as a comforting gesture.
That's good idea.
Throwing him a carrot would be good.
The Crown Prince will go to the royal marriage.
Yes, Your Majesty.
General Fengba, find Ko Un a place and give him everything he needs.
Yes, Crown Prince.
What do you think about accompanying me?
I don't think this is the right time for me to go to Goguryeo.
It won't be bad to wait a bit more.
I'm asking you again.
Please let me go to Goguryeo.
Your brother is getting married.
I will be attending. You can come with me.
His Majesty approved.
Really?
I can really go?
Yes, princess.
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Ko Un.
It's been a long time, princess.
What are you doing here?
What are you doing with the Crown Prince?
Did you receive a secret order?
No.
I'm no longer a Goguryeo man. I'm a Houyan man.
What?
What are you talking about?
You are no longer a Goguryeo person either.
You should know that.
Ko Un...
Don't talk to me about Goguryeo or Damdeok again.
Don't try to find out about Goguryeo through me either.
The only news I will have is that Goguryeo is in crisis and that Goguryeo is falling.
Un...
The old Ko Un is dead.
Damdeok, our battle has begun.
Wait and see.
You will pay for the bloody tears I shed.
Just wait and see.
Have a seat.
Why does everyone look so serious?
The envoys should have arrived.
There is no way for us to predict how they will react.
Relax.
His Majesty didn't make any unreasonable demands.
That's right.
We have to face enemy nations as enemy nations and friendly nations as friendly nations.
Houyan will send some of the prisoners back because of past relations.
Mohe will also accept the order.
The problem is Baekje.
That's right, Your Majesty.
Baekje took the most prisoners.
Most of them are rowing boats for Asin's naval forces.
I know.
That's why I sent the letter.
I'm curious how Baekje will respond.
Asin already gave me a painful warning before.
I will show Asin what the price of looking down on Goguryeo is.
This is a warning to Baekje.
- Yes, Your Majesty. - Yes, Your Majesty.
Guryeonseong, Goguryeo (today's Dandong, China)
Hurry, hurry!
Are you a trade guild heading for Baekje?
Yes. Why?
Can you take me on your boat?
To Baekje? What for?
I'm looking for my brother.
Your brother?
Can you pay?
I can't take you if you can't pay.
I will pay you when we arrive in Baekje.
My brother has a trade guild in Baekje.
Which trade guild?
I will tell you when we arrive in Baekje.
Stop wasting my time.
I'm busy. Move.
I'm begging you.
I said I'm busy. Get her out of here.
Yes.
Please, I'm begging you.
What are you doing? Let go of her right now!
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