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Translation by KBS World
I will open up a new sky for Houyan.
I will do my best to support you.
Is there anything suspicious?
General Fengba told His Majesty your power is growing and
he should do something about it.
What?
How dare he?
The notices that were put up could be a trap by general Fengba.
He was always getting in my way.
I'm going to have to take care of him first.
Covertly find an assassin to eliminate Fengba.
Yes, prince.
And tell Murong Un...
Never mind. I'll go to his place.
Master, the rage of the people is expressed in the notice.
I don't think it was put up by the people.
It is too calculative.
It must be part of a conspiracy.
Then it must be prince Xi.
He wouldn't be foolish enough to make himself a target.
Maybe it was a trap set by general Fengba.
General Fengba?
Prince Un.
What brings you here at this late hour?
I have to talk to you. Leave us.
Yes, prince.
Have a seat.
Yes, prince.
I have a few things to ask you.
My brother loves and trusts you.
Why do you want to betray him and choose me?
I am not trying to betray him.
You're not?
Then what?
If Houyan falls like this, so will my dream.
The fall of Goguryeo and the death of Damdeok?
The both of us want Houyan to be powerful for the same goal.
Did you make a decision?
Will you help me?
I will come up with a plan.
You must act as normal.
A hasty move will result in execution.
We will open up a new sky for Houyan.
Who are you?
Who sent you?
You!
Who's there?
What are you doing?
General.
Aren't you Murong Un's servant?
Are you alright?
Yes.
That was close.
Let's go.
Prince. Prince.
How did it go?
We failed.
What?
You said you wouldn't fail.
Prince Murong Un's servant suddenly appeared.
Murong Un's servant?
Did Murong Un send him?
I don't think so.
He just happened to be passing.
I should have told Murong Un.
Prince!
Why did you try to kill general Fengba?
What are you talking about?
I regret I didn't tell you before.
Why did you do that without discussing it with me?
What are you talking about?
It's a good thing I was having general Fengba watched.
Our plans would have all gone to waste if general Fengba died.
General Fengba is His Majesty's right hand.
If he is assassinated, who would His Majesty suspect first?
He must not be killed until our plan is achieved.
I didn't think that far.
General Fengba is going to try to find who tried to kill him.
You should be careful for a while.
Zhongsan, capital of Houyan
Did you look into the notices?
There is no proof that general Murong Xi is involved.
But there are people supporting him.
We don't have any proof.
He lost his royal status. What could he do?
You can't be careless.
The army and the ministers are seeking advice from him.
The public sentiment is also inclining toward him.
That's not all.
What else it there?
Your Majesty, someone tried to assassinate him last night.
It has to be a conspiracy to eliminate your right hand to weaken your power.
What?
Is that true?
Yes, Your Majesty.
There aren't many people who can attempt to kill me.
But as long as general Murong Xi is around, they could raise power.
Xi is trying to drive me out of power?
All these rumors will quiet down if he leaves the capital.
Is there a way?
We received an urgent message from the battleground at the frontier.
Our forces suffered much damage.
Someone should settle the matter in such a time of crisis.
I think general Murong Xi would be perfect.
Did you want to see me?
Why did you come so late?
I'm sorry, Your Majesty.
Do you know what this is?
What is it?
Take a look for yourself.
Beiwei took five of our fortresses near the border.
Are you at a loss for words?
At least try to make an excuse! Why are you silent?
Your Majesty, they've been using an advance and retreat strategy.
Reinforcements were sent. We should get our fortresses back.
We don't have the leisure to sit around and wait.
- General Murong Xi. - Yes, Your Majesty
Go and take over.
But I...
It's a chance to achieve merit. Why don't you want to go?
Do you have other intentions?
What other intentions?
Then prepare to go and fight Beiwei.
Right now.
Yes, Your Majesty.
If I go to the northern region, our plans will go to waste.
Public sentiment will waver, too.
General Fengba seemed to be suspicious of me.
I think he suspects I was a part of the assassination team.
General Fengba is advising His Majesty on several matters.
We have to rush our plan.
Do you have a plan?
Yes.
Do as I say from now on.
Gungnaeseong, capital of Goguryeo
There hasn't been any internal dispute because of the notice?
Murong Bao can't do anything because there isn't any clear proof.
General Fengba is trying to find proof.
Is it just going to go to waste?
Now that we created a spark, we need to create wind.
Clear proof will be presented.
There will be internal dispute.
Clear proof?
Fengba probably took the bait by now.
- Search! - Yes, sir.
- Search well! - Yes, sir.
I found it.
Sir.
This is His Majesty's gown.
Yes, sir.
Who told you about this?
Someone who runs errands here.
He came to me because he needed money.
Where is he?
Bring him right now!
Yes, sir!
- Bring him! - Yes, sir.
Come here!
Who gave the order to make this?
I don't know.
One stab and you'll bleed.
What do you think will happen to you?
All I know is that it is going to be worn by prince Murong Xi.
What?
Is that true?
Yes, I heard it myself.
Take him and watch him well.
- He will get a beating. - Yes, sir.
- Take him away! - Yes, sir.
Murong Xi, you tried to kill me.
How dare you?
I don't have to send you to battle.
Take the gown to the palace.
Yes, sir.
Who's there?
You...
Good job.
Take the news to Gungnaeseong.
Yes, sir.
Murong Xi is plotting treason?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Why else would he have that gown made?
That gown shouldn't be made like that.
He must be confident that he will become the emperor.
We have a witness.
I forgave him and spared his life.
Bring him to me right now!
Yes, Your Majesty.
How dare you come here with soldiers?
This is the home of a traitor.
Where is the traitor?
Traitor?
We have proof that Murong Xi plotted treason.
Tell me right now!
The prince isn't here right now.
He is no longer a prince. Stop calling him that!
Find Murong Xi! We must capture him.
Yes, sir!
The rest of you will come with me to his office.
Yes, sir!
Let's go!
General!
Princess Damju should have sent you a letter.
I am in a bind and won't be able to live if I stay in Houyan.
I am asking the king of Goguryeo for help.
I am going to save Houyan from a crisis.
I will become the new emperor and seek peace with Goguryeo.
This is it.
This is it!
Forget about the gown.
Go after Murong Xi.
Yes, sir!
I'm going to see His Majesty.
Bring the witness to the palace.
Yes, sir!
Hurry!
- Hurry! - Yes, sir.
This was really in Murong Xi's office?
Yes.
It is his writing.
He is still trying to commit treason?
Please calm down.
I sent soldiers after him.
They should capture him before daybreak.
Bring the witness.
I won't allow Murong Xi to make any excuses.
We have the witness in custody.
Your Majesty!
Why did you come alone?
He ran away.
Ran away?
General Murong Xi must have helped him escape.
Murong Xi...
My wife helped him?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Let's go to her quarters.
I will interrogate her and get to the truth.
Yes, prince.
Where did she go?
Your Majesty, I don't know what's going on.
I had her moved.
Murong Xi!
What are you doing here?
You believed the fake letter.
What?
What are you up to?
I'm so sorry.
Give up the throne to me.
You want to plot treason?
I'm just trying to set things straight.
General Fengba, what are you doing?
Tie him up.
Never mind. There's no need to tie him up.
Kill him right now!
Didn't you hear His Majesty's order?
Aren't you afraid of the heavens?
Lower your swords!
General Fengba!
Stop!
Spare your life when we still give you the chance.
Give up and you won't be hurt.
Do you think you can get away with this?
I'm not afraid of you right now!
I'm worried how the angry people can be calmed down.
Public sentiment is the sentiment of the heavens.
You ignored that.
You can't stay in the palace anymore.
I only tried to abide by father's will.
I was only seeking revenge against Damdeok to take Goguryeo and
establish a foundation to advance to the Central Plain.
That was my only goal.
Lower your sword.
You said you would help.
You promised to abide by father's will.
How can you do this?
Stop it!
Just stop!
Do I have to kill you?
You caused all this.
It's over.
It's all over.
It's not over yet.
Where could a ruler who lost public sentiment go?
This must be the end of my destiny.
Bao!
Your Majesty!
Use my blood to set Houyan straight.
This is what I'm leaving you.
Your Majesty! Your Majesty!
Your Majesty.
Fengba's house, Houyan
Are you still mad?
Why haven't you killed me yet?
Everyone knows you were completely loyal to the former emperor.
Stop blaming yourself. We need a new future for Houyan.
There is no place for me here.
That's not true.
You are a loyal servant of Houyan.
You aren't a servant of the emperor. You are a servant of Houyan.
An emperor can change at any time.
You should serve Houyan, not the emperor.
I still must have some use.
I mean, you're being so generous to me.
That's right.
There is a lot for you to do in Houyan.
You can't give up your ambition over this.
Stop being hypocritical and get your act together.
Just remember one thing.
While we are fighting like this, Goguryeo is raising power.
I'm sure Goguryeo was involved in all this.
Gungnaeseong, capital of Goguryeo
There aren't any forces that will stand up to Goguryeo in the south.
In the north, Biryeo and Mohe are all under our influence.
That map makes it seem like the entire world belongs to Goguryeo.
With just that?
At this rate, Goguryeo could own all the land to Liuju.
It's too early to say that.
We have to stabilize the land that we conquered.
Yes, Your Majesty.
We have to raise national power when there is peace.
Remember that and fulfill your duties without neglect.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty! Your Majesty!
Murong Bao is dead.
Did Murong Xi kill him and become emperor?
It seems so.
Our ploy worked.
They are at battle against Beiwei and the emperor died.
Their future will be uncertain.
When a new ruler takes place, there will be difficulties.
Houyan will waver soon.
The internal dispute in Houyan will help achieve your great plan.
Will Houyan try to attack us again?
They don't have the power right now.
Shouldn't you send a condolence party to see what's happening over there?
There's no need.
Your Majesty.
Your Majesty, an envoy is here from Beiwei.
That was faster than I expected.
Did you know an envoy would come?
An enemy of an enemy is a friendly force.
Beiwei battled endlessly against Houyan.
They kept losing soldiers.
They needed an escape.
That's right.
They will want to receive our help.
Show the envoy to the envoys' quarters.
Yes, Your Majesty.
What brings a Beiwei envoy all the way to Goguryeo?
The entire continent heard about how you defeated Houyan.
Goguryeo and Beiwei have a common enemy, Houyan.
We thought there would be things to discuss.
A common enemy?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Beiwei is waiting for the day that Houyan falls.
What does Beiwei want from Goguryeo?
Beiwei is facing a battle against Houyan.
We would like Goguryeo to attack Houyan from behind.
From behind?
Yes.
If we attack together, we could conquer Houyan.
You want a joint attack.
This matter can't be decided right now.
I will think about it.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Zhongsan, capital of Houyan
Your Majesty! Your Majesty!
We're in trouble.
What is it?
According to our spies, Beiwei sent an envoy to Goguryeo.
Beiwei sent an envoy?
Our greatest fear has come true.
Are you saying they could form an alliance?
Yes, Your Majesty.
We should have made a move first, but we missed the timing.
We must seek friendly relations with Goguryeo.
If they form an alliance, Houyan will face a great crisis.
Goguryeo won't accept a friendly relationship.
I will go to Goguryeo.
You will?
Yes, Your Majesty.
I will check out the Goguryeo court and
see what's going on with Beiwei.
Goguryeo will be watching.
We have no choice.
We must stop their alliance and achieve friendly relations with Goguryeo.
Do it.
Goguryeo palace
Your Majesty, Beiwei seems to have recognized our army's power.
They rushed over to form an alliance.
Beiwei just wants to eliminate any future danger.
Beiwei might be more powerful than Houyan now,
but if Goguryeo and Houyan join forces, Beiwei will have to step back.
Even if they defeat Houyan,
if we attack, they won't be able to defeat us.
That's right.
Whether it's during battle against Houyan or after,
Goguryeo is a potential threat for Beiwei.
Beiwei would rather form an alliance and have us fight Houyan.
It's with a goal for Goguryeo and Houyan to become weaker.
Are you saying Beiwei will attack Houyan and us?
Not right now, but Beiwei will want to conquer Goguryeo.
You're not going to form an alliance knowing that, are you?
I'm going to have them bargain.
Your Majesty.
You mean like the merchants at the market?
An envoy will come from Houyan soon.
From Houyan?
- Yeo Seokgae. - Yes, Your Majesty.
The two envoys have to collide.
Find out when the Houyan envoy will arrive.
As soon as they arrive, send them to court.
Aren't you curious what will happen when envoys of enemy nations are in our court?
Gungnaeseong, capital of Goguryeo
Have a seat.
Did you think about our proposal?
I'm still thinking about it.
Goguryeo would have nothing to lose.
Your Majesty.
An envoy is here from Houyan.
What?
Houyan?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Murong Un is here.
Your Majesty, an envoy from Houyan?
I don't know what's going on.
I didn't invite them.
Your Majesty.
The Houyan envoy is here.
Hello, Your Majesty.
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