Part 13
EXECUTlON OF MO YANGHAE
That feels good.
l'm sorry l soiled your tub with my filth.
ls there anything you need?
Put some makeup on me.
l may not look my best
but l want to look decent when l meet my husband.
Allow me.
l'll do it.
MO YANGHAE
Put my hair up.
l don't want any hair getting in the way
when he chops my head off.
MO HASO
LAHEE Do l have to go as well?
l don't want to see my aunt getting killed.
WANG JASlL People say it's too cruel to watch
but they peek from between theirfingers.
lt's not only pretty things that attract attention.
CHlSO / Wang Jasil's maid There must be a big crowd.
Some people walk miles with a picnic basket to watch it.
l'm not going.
You've already seen everything there is.
You should be stronger.
Don't remind me of Uncle.
l want to erase the whole thing.
The sight of blood shouldn't scare you.
No.
That's what it means to be a king.
Half of him is a tyrant the other half is a virtuous king.
Half of him is blood and the other half is kindness.
A king whom his people are not afraid of
can't keep his throne.
And you're a woman.
You can't have your people look down on you.
You should be lucky you have no siblings.
What if Jamyung is alive?
Who says such nonsense? She's dead.
Stop!
MAJO Why are there two coffins?
This one is for my sister-in-law
and l've also brought my brother's body.
WANG HOL l thought he should see how you kill his wife.
And what are those?
DO CHAL Those are our coffins.
We lost our master and his wife.
We have no reason to live.
We'll all kill ourselves at the execution site.
We'll need something to carry our shameful bodies.
Your Majesty!
Brother-in-law...
Your Majesty...
CHOl Ll
You've grown a lot.
Hol!
lt's Lady Mo!
Lady Mo!
So she wants to appear as the kind queen?
l'm on my own from here.
Do you have any last words?
Sew up my head beautifully so l won't scare off my husband.
And don't bury any of my maids with me.
My husband might get confused
and wouldn't find me among them.
You're very kind to spare your maids' lives.
Since l'm indebted to you
let me tell you something in return.
Don't trust that wench.
Nevertake your eyes off of her.
Sister-in-law!
Lady Mo!
Shut up!
lt's a happy day when l'll be joining my husband.
How dare you show yourtears?
You've committed a grand treason by attempting
to kill Queen Wang.
You've committed murder by starting a fire
and killing 30 innocent lives.
You're also guilty of rebellion
by throwing our people into confusion.
Although the lattertwo crimes were not intentional
it cannot be pardoned.
Tachi and Budal will be cut
in half fortheir crimes
YOCHAM / punishment of cutting the body in half and Lady Mo will be beheaded.
Executioner carry out the execution.
Stop teasing her and slay her.
Hol.
Wang Hol!
yes, Sister-in-law...
Don't be a crybaby.
Open your eyes and witness it well...
... you must avenge our deaths.
Will you let your sister-in-law die?
But l can't do that.
But she's like a motherto you.
She's raised you since you were a newborn baby.
That's why l can't do it.
Sister-in-law... is like a motherto me.
But that's the only way you can save her.
Stop the execution!
Master why are you stopping the execution?
No one can kill my sister-in-law without my permission.
No one can be an exception from the law.
Only the husband can petition his wife's crimes.
My sister-in-law is now my wife.
Hol!
A LEVlRATE MARRlAGE / Marrying brother's wife when the brother dies A levirate marriage.
A LEVlRATE MARRlAGE / Marrying brother's wife when the brother dies You little...
l Wang Hol the master of Younghojangwon
petition Mo Yanghae my wife's crimes.
l'll accept the punishment by law given on me.
So you cannot kill Mo Yanghae without my permission.
How dare you... ?
Have you lost your mind?
l'll be a good boy for the rest of your life.
Please marry me Sister-in-law.
That old witch snatched up my Hol?
Drink some cold tea and calm down Your Majesty.
Where is Mo Yanghae?
YULGUHUN / Wang Hol's residence Master Hol took her to Yulguhun.
Give my massage to Ryuji.
She must never cross Yeolsu River again.
Make sure she never leaves the city walls.
l must keep my eyes on her.
Yes, Your Majesty.
What do l do...
She's already escaped my sight...
l must prepare for Hol's wedding.
Good idea.
You must prepare for his wedding.
They were called the Happy Joy Troupe right?
l'll hire the circus troupe Jamyung's in.
Your Majesty.
l'll hire them to perform at Hol's wedding.
Find out which of the girls is Jamyung.
We've lost a lot of time
but we should put an end to it before Mo Haso finds out.
You shouldn't get personally involved.
Hire someone else to do the job.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Yes...
l think there was a girl who resembled Mo Haso.
Levirate marriage...
l admire him for his courage to save his sister-in-law.
Find out what we need forthe wedding.
Do you like Lady Mo?
She's a majestic lady. She's smart and brave.
We all owe her a debt of gratitude.
We must be good to her.
But l'm afraid we'll incur Queen Wang's wrath.
Let me tell you something.
Yes.
Don't trust her.
Nevertake your eyes off of Jasil even for a second.
Lady is something troubling you?
We must be discreet about finding Jamyung.
BANSUJUN / Wang Jasil's chamber Don't let Jasil find out we're looking for her.
CHA CHASUNG MlCHU
You use coins in Nakrang too?
You want the rest of the payment in gold?
No not at all.
The value of gold has gone down.
No one can afford such extravagance.
Coins are easierto use.
You're a smart lady.
NEWPASS / lssued by the country You'll need a pass to cross the border.
You even brought us this valuable pass...
You've prepared everything.
What does it say?
l can read ''Happy Joy... ''
SEA BORDER ENTRANCE GATE Just present this before we aboard the ship right?
SEA BORDER ENTRANCE GATE That's right.
You made the right decision.
Awedding cannot be celebrated without circus acts.
Of course.
We'll put on our best acts so you can look
forward to it.
You can have them now.
You keep them.
Why?
You were yelling and screaming that they were yours.
- l'm sorry. - Forget it.
We'd have sold them a long time ago if we really wanted it.
They're yours so take.
l had hoped you'd neverfind out
but l guess it's Heaven's will that you know.
You'll need something to find your parents.
PUKU / Jamyung's new name We're not going to look forthem.
Throw them away or sell them for some candy then.
HANKAl / llpum's new name Give us a few free days when we go to Nakrang.
We can't stay long since the pass is good for only one trip.
We only get to stay a week so use the time wisely.
You won't regret it?
l won't.
Puku.
lt's not your robe. lt's mine.
Mom and Dad hated me more.
They didn't stab you to die.
The current will take it won't it?
Yes. Let's not look for our parents.
Let's not ask them why they abandoned us.
Let's just consider Cha Chasung and Michu our parents.
Cha Chasung feels like a father sometimes but not Michu.
lt's okay. l have you.
You're much betterthan a mom and dad put together.
You meet the people you're destined to meet anyway.
lt's him again.
Do l know you?
l thought you kids might waiting for me.
Why we would do that?
HOGOK/ Royalty of former Nakrang Army Because we're destined to meet.
You won't regret it?
Not now at least.
Then again
even if you burn it
and throw it away
you can't control destiny.
Sir what did you mean by that?
Even if you're separated by mountains and oceans
you'll meet if you're meant to meet.
Oryou won't recognize him even if he's
right underyour nose.
You are very smart.
Can you teach me to read?
Read? They are nothing but useless.
They'll just give you headaches.
l'll teach you how to use a sword.
What?
l'll teach how to wield a sword spears and bow and arrow.
l'll teach you how to lead an army how to kill!
Sir how can you say such things...
You don't believe me?
Because l can't walk?
Well...
There's this girl l don't like
but not enough to kill.
And l don't plan to kill anybody.
Teaching you has nothing to do with my physical condition.
And fate will take you want to the one you want to kill.
That's not up to you.
SONG SUJlRYUN
SONG MAESEOLSU
PRlNCE HODONG You should make peace with your mother now.
YEORANG l feel sorry for her growing old alone.
She's reaping what she sowed.
l meant you should join forces
with her and keep Sujiryun at bay.
Having Maeseolsu as an ally
will benefit you ratherthan as an enemy.
Maeseolsu and you are both lonely.
You two can be like real mother and son.
l can never do that Aunt.
l, hodong, obey your command and go to Nakrang as your envoy.
SONG OKGU CHU BALSO / Executive Officer of Goguryeo's southern district l Song Okgu will accompany His Highness.
l Chu Balso will leave for Nakrang.
EUL DUJl / Senior Head Officer of National Administration Chu Balso accompany the prince
EUL DUJl / Senior Head Officer of National Administration to Yulguhun as well.
Attend Wang Goeng's funeral and Wang Hol's wedding.
Yes My Lord.
Father-in-law.
Yes, Your Majesty.
The fate is on your shoulders to realize Hodong's marriage
to Choi Li's daughter.
KlNG DAEMUSHlN You must make the union and keep our people
from becoming thieves.
l'll do my best.
l'll hold you responsible if you fail to bring about this marital union.
You'll also have to hold the prince liable.
l've heard that the prince beat up Choi Li's daughter
on his last trip to Nakrang.
l doubt this wedding will be an easy task.
l wouldn't send you if it were easy.
Rest your worry.
l won't let you or Goguryeo down.
Everyone's here. Let's sit down.
What's so urgent you needed to see as well?
Goguryeo sent a letter requesting an entry fortheir envoy.
They did? But they were just here.
Song Okgu the chief of the Biryuna tribe
Prince Hodong and Chu Balso will be coming.
They're no ordinary envoys if Song Okgu is coming.
They must've stated their reason forthe visit.
They proposed a marriage.
They want Lahee for Hodong's wife.
What?
No!
Lahee is the only heir to Nakrang's throne.
We can't sacrifice her in a marriage of convenience.
Who'll be there to succeed you?
Wife.
l also disagree.
From my previous encounter with him
l've decided he's not someone who'll make Lahee happy.
We need a friendly relation with Goguryeo for now.
We've lost more than
20000 troops in our war with Liu Xian.
l understand the obligation of a princess.
l understand she must sacrifice herself
forthe sake of her kingdom but...
Lahee is a compassionate girl.
She must meet a loving man to love and be loved.
There must be another way.
Please don't sacrifice Lahee.
How do you feel about Hodong?
You're fat and ugly.
Why can't you answer me?
Are you embarrassed?
You vicious wench.
l hate girls who think they can wield a sword.
So what?
What l hate even more is one of those wenches
who's even vicious.
Maybe Lahee likes Hodong.
No. l don't like jerk like him!
l'll throw myself into the Yeolsu River
if you make me marry that jerk.
Lahee.
That's no way for a princess to talk.
Don't beat so fast.
Hey l said don't beat so fast!
l don't like that jerk.
l hate him.
GUNSl / Time between 8:30 PM- 9:30 PM Nine o'clock.
Your Majesty it's gotten late.
lt has.
You're to visit
SOYOJUN Song Sujiryun's chamber Queen Suriyun's chambertonight.
l guess.
She did stop menstruating.
How can that be? She's still young.
Sometimes stress can bring
early menstruation.
Awoman's body is mysterious.
She can start menstruating again.
When you grow old and can no longer bear children
and l'm still alive l'll hold you as my queen.
Your Majesty His Majesty is here.
That's very strong liquor you're drinking.
Did you come to keep your promise?
Aran Hodong's birthmother was an ordinary woman.
She wasn't as beautiful or as strong as you.
She never even mentioned the word ''Buyeo'' to me.
l could sleep peacefully by her side.
l could sleep through the night till the morning.
Will you let me sleep peacefully by your side?
Will you forsake the Biryuna tribe who has forsaken you?
yes, Your Majesty.
Then will you sincerely become Hodong's mother?
yes, Your Majesty.
Drink.
Why are you crying Your Majesty?
lt's the day you've won His Majesty's heart.
You should be happy.
l have to be strong.
lf there's an ounce of woman left in me
who's willing to give into the king l must beat her.
You must snap me back to my senses if l get weak.
Why must you choose such a difficult path?
Because l have to produce a son.
Because l have to protect my son from the king and Hodong.
Because l have to make my son the next King of Goguryeo.
Must you do that?
l've gave up being Muhyul's woman.
l'll live as the mother of Goguryeo.
Your Majesty.
This is the reason of my life.
You don't have the courage to kill me?
What's the use of killing someone who's already dead?
You'll grow older and l'll become king.
Live as you are now.
Stay cooped up in a room as if you don't exist.
lt's too late. Too late!
l don't need love!
Hatred is the only thing that keeps me alive.
So l can tie Hodong's coffin with this ribbon.
When will you stop throwing up?
l even put that expensive ginger up their noses
so they wouldn't get sick and...
They've arrived?
yes, Your Majesty.
What's this?
lt's snake poison.
Leave no trace of it on the body.
But snake poison will turn a body black and make it swell up.
How can l not leave a trace?
Use a needle it inject it in her orthink of a way.
Think of a way to find Jamyung among them.
lf anything goes wrong
l'll take his life and yours instead.
l'm a man of my word.
l won't fail you ever again Your Majesty.
YULGUHUN Wang Hol's residence
What a mansion.
This is the house of the second most powerful man
next only to the king himself.
Then they'll give us a lot of food too.
You can think about food later.
You should first think about
how not to embarrass yourself at the show.
Right Puku?
But l threw everything up and l'm hungry now.
You should bathe them first.
Why?
We have to wash the stench out of them
when in the presence of the queens.
The queens will be here too?
And why do you care?
Just go wash up before you pass yourfleas to Her Majesties.
All right!
SUKCHANGPO / strong grass that kills lice and fleas SUKGAP/ soap l brought you soap and flea repellant.
What do l do?
l can't check them one by one for a scar on their chest.
l'm grateful for the generous gift.
l'll write a letter of gratitude to the king
but please convey my gratitude as well.
Father will be very pleased.
The palace is bustling with my brother-in-law's wedding today.
l'll throw a banquet in your honor another day.
l'll also escort the prince to attend the wedding.
Thank you.
GOCHUGA / Chief of the tribe the highest title among the tribes l wish to speak to Chief Song privately.
GOCHUGA / Chief of the tribe the highest title among the tribes Yes Your Majesty?
Princess please hurry.
l said no. l don't want to eat.
Your Majesty.
How long has it been?
lt's been four days.
Why won't you eat?
Well l'm not feeling well.
l have diarrhea and upset stomach.
- Summon the doctor. - Yes Your Majesty.
Let her be if she doesn't want to eat.
But it's already been four days.
She's been eating well until now.
Few days without food won't kill her.
What's that on yourface?
HAEDE / Seaweed l was eating haede...
How did it end up on my face...
Lahee are you getting ready for Prince Hodong?
No l'm not.
Starving yourself won't help you lose weight.
You'll make yourself sick.
She'll lose weight if she doesn't eat.
But you can't marry Prince Hodong.
l'm not doing this because of Prince Hodong.
l don't care.
Don't waste yourtime. Get ready to go to the wedding.
Whatever!
Jasil why do you embarrass her like that?
l have someone else in mind for Lahee's husband.
lt's best not to give herfalse hope.
Someone else?
Lahee must marry Hol.
Jasil what are you saying?
He'll be the master of Younghojangwon
and its seven southern prefectures.
lsn't Hol good enough for Lahee?
You know what l mean.
He's marrying Lady Mo.
This marriage is just a ploy to keep Mo Yanghae alive.
Just remember.
Hol will marry Lahee
and Lahee will become the Queen of Nakrang.
l'm not asking you side with us forever.
Please hold King Daemushin until such a time
when our interests take different paths.
What can the Biryuna tribe offeryou?
Do not give King Daemushin
yourtroops forthe next seven years.
And what will you give us in return?
Be it a prince from your daughter oryour niece
we'll keep Prince Hodong in check until a prince
of the Biryuna blood is born.
l have to say...
... my son-in-law has a valid reason forfearing you.
lf l deem Goguryeo is in danger
l'll be the first to cross the border ready to fight.
lf l deem Nakrang is in danger
l'll support Prince Hodong.
Princess.
Have you been well Princess?
Princess!
Don't follow me! Don't call me!
Stop. ljust want to apologize.
Go away. l don't want your apology!
lt hurts.
lt's yourfault.
That must hurt. Let me take a look.
Don't touch me!
Why? What's the matter?
lt's none of your concern. l'm just feeling weak.
Princess Lahee are you hungry?
l am. Why? A princess can't be hungry?
You're too funny.
Put me down!
You'll fall again.
l'll put you down when l see maids.
But l'm heavy.
You're not as heavy as l thought.
Put me down!
Stop screaming. l can't carry you even if l want to
because l'm afraid people will hear us.
You are lying.
Don't go hungry.
Why is it any of your concern?
Because you'll be my queen.
lt'll make me sad if you fall sick.
l never said l'd marry you.
Maybe you don't know
but you were mine the minute you were born.
Don't kid yourself.
Don't you even think you can have Hol.
Why? Does my taking a young husband
at this age botheryou?
Come to your senses younger sister-in-law.
What? Younger sister-in-law?
You are my younger brother's wife aren't you?
Jasil!
The failure has nothing but excuses.
My brother lost to my husband and you lost to me.
Do you have to ruin Younghojangwon
which my brother worked so hard to establish?
You want me to kill myself?
Not right now.
Hol will become Lahee's husband someday.
You do it when the right time comes.
l promise you one thing.
l'll make sure Hol kills you with his own hands.
And l'll keep this until that day.
l doubt your plan will come true.
But pay your respects until then.
l'm the queen of Nakrang and your older sister-in-law.
Your Majesty let me pay my respects to you.
Sister-in-law life must be very bitterforyou.
Oh no.
l have taken youryounger brother as my husband.
Life is so sweet.
You there.
lt's the queen.
Hello Queen.
Puku your name was Puku right?
Yes.
l was wondering if it was you when l heard
they hired a circus troupe from Dongmohyun.
l put this ribbon on so l can show you when l see you.
l never wear it because l don't want it to get dirty.
lt looks very pretty on you.
But can l tie it foryou?
Really?
Mom.
Do you recognize her?
Yes.
Then you should apologize to her.
But a princess can't...
Lahee.
lt's all right Queen. l've forgotten all about it.
All right. l'm in a good mood and Mom wants me to do it.
l'm sorry the othertime.
Do you want to be my maid?
What?
You don't have to do anything dangerous.
You'll wear pretty clothes eat good food and get paid too.
l'll have plenty to eat in the palace?
Fine.
l'll tell them not to bury you with me when l die.
Do you want to be my maid?
Then can my brother live with me in the palace?
Right you had a brother.
But no man but the king can live in the palace.
Really?
yes, the men who live in the palace are not real men.
Then?
Lahee.
They have to... be castrated.
No way!
No way. You can't do that to my brother!
l'll just stay in the circus.
Don't ever say that again!
She's funny Mom.
Yes. She's cute.
Did you find out who the girl is?
Yes l marked her pajamas.
Bring me herthings when you're done.
All right.
You'll make me a king's bodyguard
when things go well right?
Just don't make a mistake.
Or we'll both be dead.
l can't do that.
Come here.
You do it. You'll be the strongman.
But it's not funny if a man does a strongman show.
lt'll be more entertaining if a pretty girl like you does the show.
The audience will adore you.
But l'm not strong enough to cut this chain.
You can do it.
You have super strength.
Really?
Hold this. lt'll seem really light to you.
lt's really light.
l told you!
XlANG YU / King of Cho Kingdom known as the strongest man You're a mighty strongman who put King Xiang Yu to shame.
Furrow your brows as if it's heavy
and show your muscles and break the chain with all your might.
Try it.
l've seen you do it so l know what to do.
But l think l need more practice.
Can't l do it starting the next performance?
You don't need practice.
You'll do it fine with talent and secret skills.
l'll bring more chains and share my secrets.
You have make faces a lot.
Practice.
Prince.
yes, l'm watching.
You're awesome.
l've never seen a girl like you.
l'm a strongman.
A strongman who could put King Xiang Yu to shame.
l think you are.
What's your name?
Puku.
All right Puku. l was looking for someone like you.
Why?
lt bothers me that you're a girl but...
Come with me to Goguryeo.
Be my bodyguard.
Don't touch me.
How dare you? He's the prince.
Prince?
He is?
ENVOYCHAMBER JlNYANG PALACE
What's the matter?
lt's so funny.
There are so many funny things in Nakrang.
Take Wang Hol who married his sister-in-law for instance.
But a levirate marriage is common in Goguryeo too.
And that funny princess who starves herself.
But the funniest thing is that girl.
Puku who puts King Xiang Yu to shame.
Why wouldn't she go to Goguryeo with me?
She said she couldn't have her brother castrated.
You scared me.
ls it done?
Myori...
Myori.
What's wrong?
Myori!
To Puku?
Tell herto hold onto it if she's no longer angry.
Tell her she should never forget where she comes from.
Myori what's wrong?
Cha Chasung, Michu!
Because... of you...
Are you certain this time?
yes, Your Majesty.
lt took a long time but she came back.
l'm sorry Mo Haso.
Oh no...
Be quiet.
We'll be kicked out of here penniless if they find this out.
What a catastrophe...
We've seen kids die all the time.
We'll bury her in the mountain before sun comes up.
l know...
l saw him...
l saw who killed her.
Puku what are you saying?
l think she died because of me.
l know she did.
Nonsense. You dreamt the whole thing.
But she said so...
Hangkai.
You came to learn how to use a sword?
yes, teach me how to use a sword, spear and bow.
l'll also teach you how to lead an army.
ls avenge your reason?
Not because l want to kill someone.
lt's because l'm afraid l'll be killed.
Fine!
Bow to me three times.
Puku you're my pupil from now on.
A pupil doesn't betray herteacher.
lf you do you may kill me.
yes, Teacher.
35 AD 5 years later
Puku!
You're no match for me now Teacher.
Prince!
What is it?
They say Queen Maeseolsu might be pregnant.
Don't kid around. She's an old granny now.
lt's true. lt's a message from Princess Yeorang.
Where is the queen?