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[This is a fictional drama based on historical facts.]
[Events depicted might differ from actual events.]
The King is our owner!
Stop!
They're the King's people.
How dare you lay a hand on the King's people?
With what rights?
- Are you okay? - Capture him!
He killed a captor.
The one who captures him will receive a reward!
I am Wang So, the son of the First King
who founded this nation!
I will protect you from now on!
I will be your owner!
Prince Wang So will protect us!
Prince Wang So won the fight of the princes!
Prince Wang So!
It's Prince Wang So!
You must go back to the Capital!
You must stop Wang Sik Ryeom!
You must get away!
They are the King's people!
They're not beasts!
Let me go!
Your Highness!
We'll be waiting for you to protect us.
So you must get away now!
Protect Prince Wang So!
We must save him!
You must survive to keep your promise.
Stay alive!
You must stay alive and wait for me!
I'll come back
and take you back to Goryeo,
back to your families!
So stay alive.
Eun Chun!
Protect Prince Wang So!
Move aside.
If you don't, I'll behead you all!
Move aside!
The road on the left is completely blocked.
- Let's take the road on the right. - No, no.
If you take the road on the left, there is a short cut to the Capital.
It's a secret short cut that I found
from one of the young men that were dragged here.
- Have you made sure? - Of course I have.
Let's go to the right.
No!
I'm sure!
I felt bad that you were suffering,
so I followed you in secret,
and I found the young men.
So I heard from them…
Your Highness! Wait for me!
What a small world.
You two were friends from the same town.
I heard you became a slave by choice,
but now you're one of Wang Sik Ryeom's men?
This was the only way for my family to survive.
But why protect Prince Wang So?
He's just a royal, who has nothing to do with us!
He has nothing to do with us,
but he saved me from getting beaten from the captors,
and he let me have my wedding.
Prince Wang So did.
I heard from the other men,
that Prince Wang So is the head of the virtuous men.
- The virtuous men? - Yeah.
I heard they were the First King's secret warriors
who fought against the noblemen.
They fought against the noblemen?
- Really? - Don't be ridiculous.
Get out of here and think about surviving.
If you go with us, you'll die.
Thanks.
Get out that way.
If you get caught again,
I won't be able to help you, so be careful.
Will you go with me?
- Where will you go? - To the Capital.
Let's go!
Thank you.
Prince Wang So will fight against the noblemen?
Wang Sik Ryeom will cause a riot in the Capital.
Park Sool has been secretly visiting Chunghae Village.
A riot and Chunghae Village.
I wonder how they're related.
The assistant head of Chunghae Trading Company
is the Princess of Balhae,
and in Chunghae Village, there are Balhae citizens.
Then Wang Sik Ryeom will ransack Chunghae Village
and cause a riot,
and he'll use that as an excuse
to bring his army, led by Wang Poong, into the Capital.
Wang Sik Ryeom's spies are probably
planted in Chunghae Village already.
When we arrive at the Capital,
we must go to Chunghae Village
and hunt them down.
Yes, sir.
Gaebong.
I hope you're all right.
[Shine or Go Crazy]
[Episode 23]
It's the medical ingredient you asked for.
If you need any other medicine, just ask.
Medicine isn't the problem right now.
What do you mean?
The patient's vitals have become weak,
so she can't even swallow liquid medication.
If she can't swallow food or medication,
how is her body being sustained?
If we don't see any improvements in a few days,
you should be prepared for the end.
So you should at least see her before you go today.
You always leave after giving me the medicine.
Are you awake, Miss?
How do you feel?
I'm fine.
I can deal with this.
You're not fine.
You're suffering, aren't you?
Miss.
Will you feel better
if you see Prince Wang So?
I don't want him to see me like this.
And I'm already dead.
But Miss.
So So must think that I'm dead.
That way
he'll keep moving forward.
That way he can rise to the throne.
I promise to give him the world.
I can't be an obstacle.
But in reality, you really miss him.
I have to endure it.
He's enduring it, too.
Princess, Cheong Ok has returned.
Let her in.
Yes, what happened?
Was there something suspicious in the west,
as the Prince thought?
Plans to incite a riot?
And the start of it is Chunghae Village?
Yes.
Prince Wang So has concluded so.
It's Prince Wang So's message
to organize the army in the Capital,
and plan strategies with the noblemen who support the central areas.
If Wang Sik Ryeom's army is that big,
even if we combine the powers of the noblemen,
it might not be enough.
It is most crucial to
get the noblemen in support of the central areas on our side.
And the Prince is safe.
He should be safe.
In such a critical time like this,
he must take care of himself
so that his subordinates can trust and follow him.
I suspected Wang Sik Ryeom
wouldn't be satisfied with a scarecrow King behind him,
but I didn't expect that day to come so soon.
Dear Shin Yool.
How did she pass away?
There are rumors she was killed by an assassin.
And there are rumors that she was weak,
and that she was often very sick.
Poor, Princess.
Oh, poor Shin Yool.
She didn't do anything wrong,
but she was treated so poorly.
She was killed by an assassin
and she couldn't even die a peaceful death!
- Killed by an assassin? - Poor Shin Yool!
She was killed by an assassin?
That's what I heard.
That there's a plot to kill all Balhae people!
Oh my goodness!
Kill all Balhae people?
What do you mean?
Say something, please?
- Oh my goodness! - Shin Yool!
Shin Yool!
Wait!
Oh my goodness!
Who killed her?
Those bad people!
They don't want Balhae people living in Goryeo,
and they tried to get rid of Chunghae Trading Co.
That's why they sent an assassin
to kill the assistant head!
It'll be our turn next!
- Who sent the assassin? - Who do you think it is?
- It's the King. - The King?
At the fight of the princes,
he said he was going to kill her!
They say he's always hated Balhae people.
What if he sends an assassin
to Chunghae Village every night?
This is to kill the Balhae people!
We don't know when we're going to be killed.
We don't know when we'll be killed!
What should we do?
We must work together and protect ourselves!
Get your swords and shields!
Let's get our weapons and fight back!
Yeah, we must fight!
Let's fight!
[Sang Jung: In mourning.]
Gaebong!
The treatment is difficult, I see.
I want to bring Yool back.
Isn't it better that she spend her last moments here
rather than suffering alone?
If she shows improvement in a few days,
she could possibly live.
What if there is no improvement?
Wouldn't she be suffering for nothing?
What did she say?
She said she'll endure it.
Gaebong!
You were all in here.
But what was that on your front doors?
In mourning?
What does that mean?
Look, Mr. Yang.
Where is the assistant head?
Look, Gang Myeong.
Why can't I find her anywhere?
Where is she?
Gaebong!
Why aren't you saying anything?
Say something!
Where is Gaebong?
Mr. Yang.
Where is Gaebong?
Your Highness, you see,
- truthfully… - While she was sleeping,
she was killed by an assassin.
It was an assassin sent by Wang Sik Ryeom.
That's not true.
Say that's not true!
Weren't you protecting her?
You!
You're playing games with me, aren't you?
Isn't Gaebong hiding somewhere?
Oh my.
Gaebong!
Come out, you fool!
You must be still alive!
Come out quickly, Gaebong!
Where is Gaebong?
Look, where is Gaebong?
We've already had the funeral,
and we've finished cremating her body.
Your Highness!
I'm going to kill Wang Sik Ryeom.
*Hyungnim.
[Hyungnim: older brother or male]
How dare you block my way!
I'm going to kill him in a very painful and miserable way.
Hyungnim!
Let go of me, you fool!
Let go of me!
Let go of me, you fools.
Please wait here for a moment, Your Highness.
We'll serve you some warm tea.
Gaebong.
Where are you right now?
Did you really leave?
Your name is Yool?
Shin Yool.
I never
got the chance to call you as Yool.
While she was sleeping,
she was killed by an assassin.
There is no trace of anything.
If she was killed by an assassin while sleeping,
she would've bled.
That's right, Baek Myo.
Baek Myo isn't here either.
Why is this here?
If she was killed out of the blue,
she would've died with this necklace around her neck.
And it should've burned during her cremation.
You're alive.
That's right.
You're alive.
Your Highness.
What is this? Wait!
Gyeong.
He's told me everything.
I know Gaebong is still alive.
Tell me.
Where are Gaebong and Baek Myo?
How could you tell him?
Mr. Yang.
Where is Gaebong?
Your Highness,
what happened is…
Where is Wook?
He should be at the inn.
I'm going to meet Baek Myo.
If you have something to give her, get it ready.
Yang Gyu Dal.
What should we do?
We told Prince Wang So that Yool is still alive.
What?
Who did?
Who do you think?
It wasn't me.
I didn't say anything,
and held my tongue.
But?
But he said it.
I thought you already told him.
What should we do?
Yool begged us to keep her dead.
- What should we do? - Yang Gyu Dal!
Will you feel better
if you see Prince Wang So?
I don't want him to see me like this.
But in reality, you really miss him.
I have to endure it.
He's enduring it too.
You saved that woman,
and tricked Wang Sik Ryeom.
I know that you faked her death
in order to nullify the royal marriage.
Thank you, and I'm sorry.
Now give me your burdens.
This is a problem between that woman and I
that you can't resolve.
I know that it was her intention
to keep the truth from me.
But I know
that she wants me,
and that she's waiting for me.
Gaebong.
Where is she?
The assistant head gave me
many reasons why she shouldn't
see you.
She didn't want you to see her
while she was sick.
She didn't want to be
an obstacle for you.
But all I heard
when she spoke was,
“I miss you.”
This is where she is staying.
Thank you.
She's not what she used to be.
Don't be so surprised.
It doesn't matter.
She just needs to be alive.
He'll be there soon,
so please hang on a bit longer.
Now the one who will save you,
won't be me,
but will be So.
Abdicate the throne to Wang So
for a Goryeo to survive a thousand years.
Tell me.
To my father,
were my brothers and I just stepping-stones
for the sake of So?
The First King only thought of this nation's future.
I know.
I admit that he desperately needed someone
to take down Wang Sik Ryeom
and to resolve these difficult issues.
I also admit that his decision was right.
But it still hurts.
Your Majesty!
[Abdicate the throne to Wang So]
[for Goryeo to survive a thousand years.]
Move aside!
Here comes Wang Sik Ryeom!
Move aside!
What?
It's been a while, Prince Wang So.
Now you're showing off
that you're the leader of the virtuous men.
How could a prince be a leader of thieves?
I heard it was you who was the thief.
You took the people's clothes and food
and gave them to your soldiers.
I heard you took all of the men with a requisition,
and left them there in the west!
What are you planning to do in the Capital now?
I heard that you made a mess of the Capital
while I wasn't here,
so I came here to punish you.
Let me ask you one thing before I do.
Why did you kill the assistant head
of Chunghae Trading Co.?
Yes, I heard she died,
but what would I gain
from killing such a woman
and putting blood on my sword?
I will make you pay regardless.
I'll promise in front of the people!
I, Wang So,
will stop Wang Sik Ryeom,
and Goryeo will live a thousand years!
A thousand years of Goryeo?
You will do that?
Anticipate that day, Wang Sik Ryeom.
He doesn't know who he's dealing with.
Darn him.
Wang So, Wang So, Wang So!
How dare he block my path?
Send this message along.
Secretly mobilize the soldiers in the west,
and stand by at the entrance of the Capital.
Yes, sir.
What about Chunghae Village?
After the assassins made that kill,
they've been quite stirred up.
It's going as planned.
We must turn the Chunghae Village people
into a mob to take down Wang So!
We'll justify the mobilization of the western army
as a suppression of the mob,
and the army will enter the Capital.
After they've suppressed them,
instead of returning to the west,
they will head for the palace.
Wang So, did you say you'd take me down
and Goryeo would last a thousand years?
You won't be able to achieve anything.
Because I will be the King.
You are no longer secret warriors
who hide and punish noblemen!
You're brave warriors who will fight with me
to save the people and Goryeo!
We must stop the traitor, Wang Sik Ryeom,
and we must build the foundation
for a thousand years of Goryeo!
Do you understand?
Yes, sir!
Hey.
Hey!
You said you blocked all paths to the Capital.
But they said Wang So is already at the Capital!
Hey.
What have you done?
Yeah, Wang So.
I'll see you at the Capital.
It's my father's orders. Get ready to enter the Capital.
Assess the situation in Chunghae Village.
There should be spies that Wang Sik Ryeom planted.
You must hunt them down,
and make sure there is no disorder there.
Yes, sir.
I'll find out more about
the assistant head and Chunghae Village.
I heard from my grandfather
that you've decided to give us your support.
Before I do that,
I must resolve something with you.
Go ahead.
About a decade ago,
I sent an assassin
to the Hwang family.
It was a misunderstanding
that the Hwang family would kill Prince Wang Tae.
That is already in the past.
Forget about it.
Now is the time to work together for the future,
and not for the past.
What can I do?
Please secretly summon
the supporters of the Capital.
Please mobilize your soldiers.
There might be a war soon.
In order to stand up to Wang Sik Ryeom,
we will work with the supporters of the central areas.
May I tell them that this is also your will?
Tell them.
My name might not be much,
but if it can be useful, use it.
Sit down.
I came here to meet you three.
I didn't expect you to be with them already.
What should we do?
I asked to meet with them first.
I have a gift to give to these three men.
Is that so?
I have a gift to give them as well.
Is it your intention to compare
which gift is bigger and better?
What should we do?
Our conversation isn't over yet.
Is that so?
Should we leave the room, or?
Please continue.
I'll meet with them later.
Thank you, Wang Sik Ryeom.
How could she behave in such a way?
I know.
Just let her be.
There's nothing the Choong family can do
with the Hwang family now.
All of the preparations are complete.
Preparations?
Have you chosen the next King?
Yes!
He's a rightful King.
The Choong and Hwang family
have combined strength.
We will fight against Wang Sik Ryeom.
The Dowager Queen is also in support of this.
Now you must choose
on which side you wish you stand for.
Work with us.
What's this?
You can't have small problems
when you do such important work.
I'll take care of them for you.
I'll take care of the rest of your problems as well.
But
that's as long as you're on our side.
Who are you people?
I've never seen them before.
Who are you?
Yes, I heard we can order farming tools
if we come to this village.
We won't be making any for a while. So go back!
What's the matter?
- The atmosphere here… - Who are you people?
What are you trying to spy on?
Who are you trying to kill this time?
What do you mean?
- Did someone die? - Get out immediately.
- Leave! - Okay, don't overwork yourself.
- Go! - Ok.
Wait.
Are you telling her to jump in that creek?
That is the last treatment we can try.
The colder temperature will drive out the coldness in her,
and open up the clogged blood vessels.
That creek doesn't melt even in the hottest of summers,
and it's called Ice Creek.
If she goes in that creek,
she'll freeze to death the moment she steps in.
Sir, isn't there another way?
Right now, other than this,
there is no other way.
Who are you?
- Prince Wang So! - He's Prince Wang So?
How did you find this place?
I need to go in.
Please wait.
Miss!
Prince Wang So is here!
Gaebong!
I'm here, you fool.
May I come in?
No.
Please go back.
There is no Gaebong here.
If Gaebong isn't there,
then I muse see the assistant head.
Please
please just go back, Your Highness.
I know why you're doing this.
Isn't it because you don't want me to see you sick?
You fool.
Do you still not know me?
No matter what condition you're in,
in my eyes,
you're so beautiful and lovely.
There won't be anyone like you anymore,
and no one will be able to take your place.
You're my love.
So, you fool.
Don't be afraid that I'd be disappointed
in how you look.
Although I'm standing in front of this door,
I can see you right through it.
You're shivering in fright,
and you want my consolation.
To my eyes,
it's clear that you miss my touch,
and you want to be in my arms and feel their peace and love.
With these two hands,
I want to wipe away your tears,
and I want to hold you tight.
Gaebong.
If you open this door,
The one who has missed you so much will be standing right here!
The whole time that I couldn't see you,
my heart was breaking every day.
But
even when you're standing in front of me,
will you keep breaking my heart,
leaving no pieces to spare?
Open the door now, Gaebong.
Open the door now.
There, there.
Just now,
they all disappeared.
Now
I won't have to worry about you anymore.
Here.
There you go.
That's the way to drink it.
Here.
When I tried to feed it to her,
she couldn't swallow even a little bit of it.
But when you feed it to her,
she drinks it so well.
Have you decided?
What do you mean?
Decide what?
Your Highness.
She must go into that icy cold creek.
Why does she need to do that in this cold?
It's the last treatment that could eliminate her coldness.
We'll get her in the creek at the right time,
and give her a liquid medicine to warm her body at the right time.
We must repeat this many times.
There are many young men
who have tried to show off their strength
by going in that creek, and died.
Healthy men couldn't handle
being knee-deep in that creek.
How could she possibly do it?
Let's go in together.
What?
I can't let you go in there alone.
Let's go in together.
If I'm by your side,
it'll be easier to handle.
No.
It's dangerous for even the healthiest of men.
Then let's die together.
Whether we live together or die together,
I will be with you.
It's okay.
Now,
we're going in.
You must hold on tight.
It's okay, it's okay.
It's okay.
Gaebong.
Gaebong!
Gaebong, open your eyes!
Yool.
That's right.
Yool.
I love you, Yool.
Yool!
Yool, get a hold of yourself!
Yool.
Yool!
Yool.
[Shine or Go Crazy]
The nation's next King is me,
Wang Sik Ryeom!
I will abdicate the throne to Wang So!
The one who will eliminate the darkness
and shed light onto Goryeo,
I will abdicate the throne to Wang So!
I can't accept, Your Majesty!
Wang Sik Ryeom!
Lay down your sword!
I'd rather die
than laying down my sword!