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Song, wake up!
Song! Song!
Open your eyes. Song!
Song!
Prince Gaeryeong!
Song! What's happening to him?
Song! Song!
Prince Gaeryeong!
Song, wake up!
Song! Song!
- Song... What's wrong with him?! - What's wrong?!
song!
Foreman Kim, he suddenly fainted and I can't wake him up.
Do something!
Move aside.
What's wrong with him?
Let's take him inside.
What's wrong with him?
Wake him up, please.
I'll call the physician.
Wait.
No one can wake him up right now.
What do you mean?
Lady Sungdeok Hwangbo Su Gang Jo
You woke him up last time with acupuncture.
Are you out of needles?
No, it's not that.
Kim Chi Yang
He'll wake up on his own after a while.
What happened to him?
He wasn't doing anything stressful.
My Lady, this is going to shock you, but I need you to listen to me carefully.
Prince Gaeryeong has a serious medical condition.
What do you mean?
A serious medical condition?
I beg your pardon?
Epilepsy?
Yes.
Prince Gaeryeong has epilepsy?
[Choi Seom (Minister of Defense)]
Are you certain of this?
The physician has confirmed it.
He's already had three seizures,
but they weren't recognized until his last seizure.
Queen Munwha
Oh dear!
Does the king know about this?
Yes, that's what exacerbated His Highness's condition.
My Queen,
there is more than enough justifiable cause to replace the royal heir.
We can't have a king who suffers from epilepsy.
This is just what we need to put Prince Daeryeong on the throne.
But it's doubtful that His Highness will accept this.
What's more, he resents Prince Gyeongjuwon.
True...
I've asked Lord Choi Ryang to persuade the king for me for now.
So don't reveal the prince's illness to the others yet.
The king will be furious if he found out I spoke about Prince Gaeryeong.
I understand.
[Prince Gaeryeong Wang Song (Future King Mokjong)]
How did my poor child acquire such wretched malady?
It's impossible to pinpoint the cause, but it may be due to consanguineous marriage.
Consanguineous marriage?
I heard epilepsy was not rare in China when consanguineal marriage was practiced.
Weren't you cousins with the late king?
Why are you telling us now when you knew about this all along?
We could've started treatment long ago.
There's no treatment.
No treatment?
Epilepsy isn't a treatable disorder.
And if he's having seizures when it was unprovoked like this time,
It means they're gradually becoming more frequent.
More frequent?
Yes.
But the question to ask right now is, "Do they know about this at the palace?"
They couldn't possibly.
If they did, they wouldn't keep him as royal heir.
Even if they knew, the royal house has no other male heir.
Of course there is.
There is Prince Daeryeong, the son of exiled Prince Gyeongjuwon.
My Lady, doesn't this mean it's over?
China had several rulers who suffered from epilepsy.
But what if Prince Gaeryeong's condition doesn't allow him to?
Then I'll be his regent like Empress Dowager Xiao of Liao.
And I'll find a way to heal my son somehow.
I promise you I will.
Your Highness, what are you doing lying in bed?
You've a kingdom to rule.
I heard you were ill as well.
[Seongjong (The 6th King of Goryeo)]
I'm an old man who has already has a full life, but you must get back on your feet.
The country is in confusion without you.
That's why I called you, Master.
I'm unwell and need Prince Gaeryeong to succeed the throne,
but there is a problem.
Your Highness, I heard about it from the queen.
[Choi Ryang (Chief Advisor)]
Prince Gaeryeong has epilepsy.
Yes.
I'm in pain, but I can't rest when I think about this.
What do I do?
What does your heart tell you?
There is no arguing that the next throne belongs to him despite his malady.
I swore to this father, the late king.
He can rule the kingdom with Lady Sungdeok's guidance.
But the queen opposes this.
Your Highness, I'm with the queen on this.
An epileptic prince can't effectively govern a kingdom.
I know you owe a debt to your predecessor
and you've new found affection for Lady Sungdeok whom you thought you lost.
But if you think about the future of the kingdom, Prince Gaeryeong isn't the one.
Then what can we do?
There is no one else that I can bequeath the throne to.
First, you must get back on your feet.
This country needs you.
And if you can't produce a male heir,
you must bequeath the throne to Prince Daeryeong.
Prince Daeryeong?
Yes, Your Highness.
No.
A bastard child can't be put on the throne.
Never.
Song, you're awake.
Mother.
Yes, it's me.
How do you feel?
Are you hurting anywhere?
What happened?
Why am I here?
Don't you remember?
We were having an archery match, and I don't remember what happened.
Did something happen to me?
You're not in a good state of health.
You fell unconscious for a while.
Unconscious?
Yes.
Are you alright now?
Do you have a headache?
No.
Come to think of it, this has happened before.
It has?
When?
It was when you were gone.
I was talking to the queen and I just passed out.
So what did the physician say?
I don't know.
When I awoke, the queen was there alone.
The queen?
Yes.
My Lady, it's time for the prince to return to the palace.
Already?
If you feel uncomfortable, perhaps he can stay with you another night.
I do want him to stay, but what would that change?
I'm glad you feel that way.
The mere fact that you brought him here could cause suspicion.
It was Prince Gaeryeong's request.
He's been talking about shooting with Lady Sungdeok for days.
Even so, it's best to avoid contact with him for now.
I can't tell you how important it is that they don't catch on to our plans.
It doesn't help to draw attention.
But the prince is ill...
Send him back.
And I think we've to find out whether or not they know about Song's illness.
That's right.
And if they do, we might have a very serious situation on our hands.
Prince Gaeryeong.
Where have you been all day?
I was at Sungdeok Palace.
Why?
I wanted to have an archery match with my mother.
An archery match?
Are you in your right mind?
How could you leave the palace unattended, with the king bedridden
and shoot arrows at that?
Do you even remember the last time you read a book?
My Queen, the prince isn't at fault.
I'm the one who took him.
I'm glad you spoke. Who are you?
What's your job?
Are you a guard of the royal palace or do you still work for Lady Sungdeok?
How could you leave the palace and return at this time of the night?
You should be punished for neglect of duty!
That's uncalled for.
What?
All General Gang did was take me to Sungdeok Palace at my request.
Is it a crime for me to see my own mother?
Song, stop.
Mother, this is unreasonable.
I said stop.
The queen is right.
Court Lady Jo, take Prince Gaeryeong to his quarters.
Yes.
This way, Prince Gaeryeong.
Forgive me, Your Grace.
May I have a cup of tea?
I need to apologize for what happened in the king's bedchambers the other day.
I had the wrong idea about you because of Lord Seo Hui's transfer.
But I found out later that he actually wanted the post.
I behaved inappropriately in front of the king in error.
Please forgive me.
Thank you for saying that.
I raised my voice at you before the king, so should apologize as well.
I'm sorry.
I'm well aware that you raised my son like your own.
You've given him a solid foundation in academics and manners as well.
I sincerely appreciate that.
Don't mention it.
You nearly died fighting for the country.
My efforts are nothing compared to yours.
In any case, please forget all those unpleasant things I said.
I'll teach Song never to forget everything you've done for him.
Thank you. I feel embarrassed.
I've no animosity towards you either, Lady Sungdeok.
But by the way, does my son have any health issues?
Why?
Did Prince Gaeryeong tell you that he's ill?
No, but he did say that he passed out once.
Oh, that?
It's nothing.
He was just weak with the flu.
The physician said it was no cause for concern, so don't worry.
I see. That's a relief.
To Sasu County, Sir?
On what matter?
I want you to kill Prince Daeryeong.
Prince Daeryeong?
Yes, Prince Gyeongjuwon's son.
Sa Illa
Lady Seol's child?
Yes.
He's probably just a toddler.
Why?
I doesn't matter whose son he is.
Our enemy is trying to put him on the throne instead of Prince Gaeryeong.
We can't let that happen.
Then what about Prince Gyeongjuwon?
They're both in our way.
I understand, Master.
My Lady.
Drillmaster Gang, go back to your post now.
No, I'll escort you back to Sungdeok Palace.
That's alright.
The queen might really punish you if you keep leaving your post.
And I need you here to protect my son.
Protect my poor child for me, Drillmaster Gang.
I will, My Lady.
Don't worry.
My Lady, how did it go?
We took him back.
I mean Prince Gaeryeong's condition,
do they know about it in the palace?
I don't know.
I asked the queen about it, but she said it was just the flu.
So they don't know about it?
I don't know if she doesn't know about it or if she's pretending that she doesn't.
That woman is difficult to read.
I never took her for a threat before, but I was completely wrong about her.
She might be a very dangerous person.
Foreman Kim, are you sure you're not making a mistake?
Maybe it's just flu or fatigue, not epilepsy.
The queen said that's what the royal physician said.
Do you believe that?
My Lady, think back to the first time he fainted at Guibup Temple.
My guess is his symptoms were the same:
foaming at the mouth, convulsing, with his eyes rolled back...
Am I right?
There's no doubt, My Lady.
It's my fault.
I should've never let them take him away from me when he was a baby.
This would have never happened if I had raised him myself.
Oh, the poor child... What do I do?
He'll have to carry Goryeo on his shoulders with this wretched disease.
My Lady, I know this is hard, but you have to be strong.
What's the use?
My son is ill, but my mind has to be elsewhere.
What kind of mother am I?
This is too much...
Cheon Hyang Bi
Yes...
Lean on me when you're weary.
I won't let anyone know.
I'll be the rock you can lean on when loneliness and pain are too much to bear.
You found an acquaintance in the Goryeoan envoy's retinue?
[Shengzhong (6th ruler of Khitan)]
Khitan Royal Palace
Yes, Your Majesty.
Yelu Wuji
And from what they told me,
they are arch enemies with Lady Sungdeok.
Arch enemies?
Yes, Your Majesty.
So I was thinking perhaps you might wish to subtly tip them off
about Lady Sungdeok and the Empress Dowager.
How dare you even conceive the idea of betraying the Empress Dowager?!
Yelu Pennu
No.
It's worth a shot.
The Goryeoan king is suffering from an illness right now.
We may no longer have the need to empower Lady Sungdeok.
In fact, it might be good to expose her and create upheaval.
I'm told the king was shot with a poisoned arrow once
and that's what's still causing these health woes.
Then...
[Empress Dowager Xiao (Emperor Shengzhong's mother)]
It must be true that the queen is governing the state on his behalf.
Yes, and given that,
[Han Derang (Khitan Commissioner of the Security Council)]
Lady Sungdeok might really be able to seize the throne without great effort.
No, I hope not.
What do you think about the Goryeoan queen's father?
He's a quintessential salesman.
Yes.
And a salesman has made his daughter a queen.
He may look ignoble, but I don't think he's to be taken lightly.
Do you wish to have him as well?
No, there are better fish in the pond.
But he might make a good spy for us from Goryeo.
If we make it worth his while, that is.
What?!
One of Lady Sungdeok's men already seized monopoly control over trade?
[Kim Won Soong (Minister of Revenue)]
Yes, Sir.
No.
No way!
I didn't travel all the way here for nothing.
Where is he? Where is that bastard?
Are you going to confront him?
You're darn right I am.
I want to see for myself who dipped his spoon into my soup first.
There you are.
How is Gang Jo?
Fine, I'm sure.
What do you want?
You weren't a bad fighter either, I recall.
Duyan
How about a match?
What's this?
You always interrupt when I'm having fun.
What do you want?
I'm going to have to borrow your man for a while.
Yayul Jukleul
You... you!
It's been a while.
Do you know him?
Well then, enjoy your talk.
I've been looking for you!
Jo Sun
I asked you if you know him.
He raided our merchant caravan, Sir.
Jo Du
What? Are you certain?
Yes, Sir.
I was nearly killed by their bladed boomerang.
So we finally come face to face.
Did you think you can get away with stealing from me?
You laugh?
You're not thinking, Sir.
This is Khitan, not Goryeo.
And I'm a guest of the great Prime Minister of Khitan.
Sa Gamun
You're a brave man for making threats at me, Sir.
Well, if you've nothing more to say, I must go now.
Stop!
Answer my question.
Why did the Prime Minister grant a monopoly of trade to Lady Sungdeok?
It's beyond me what lords and ladies do.
Lady Sungdeok...
First in Goryeo and now in Khitan, she gets in the way every time.
Lady Sungdeok...
You sent Sa Gamun to Khitan?
Yes, My Lady.
He should be there by now.
Why?
My Lady, whether we like it or not, we're allied states now.
We must keep in close contact with them in order to keep abreast of their situation.
But I'm afraid we might divulge our information in reverse.
I'm sure I don't have to remind you how smart they are.
Don't worry, My Lady.
That won't happen.
My Lady, are you in?
Hyang Bi? Come on in.
What brings you to Gaegyeong?
I came to see Brother.
I heard he went into the royal palace but still haven't seen him, so...
Of course. You're doing so much work.
You were at the Balhaean village, so you didn't even get a chance to say goodbye.
He'll check in tomorrow, so wait and see him.
Yes, My Lady.
Nothing?
No, Your Highness.
Yi Hyunoon
So far, there's nothing suspicious to report.
Keep a close eye on him anyway.
And just in case you're taking this lightly,
If you betray us and reveal this to the other side, your clan will be wiped out.
Have no fear, Sir.
I'll never betray you, so please don't let them find out that I'm spying on them.
And My Queen, please don't forget about the post you promised me when this is over.
Very well. Now leave us.
Yes, Your Grace.
We've a problem, Sir.
What is it?
The other officials found out about the envoy we sent to Song China in secrecy.
[Seol Shinyu (Ministry of Punishment)]
What? How?
How could you implement such an important national matter in secrecy?
Do you think you're still qualified to be government leaders?
[Yi Ji Baek (Superintendent of the Office of Diplomatic Reception)]
Shame on you!
We'd established friendly ties with the Khitan,
how could you send envoys to Song behind their back?
[Yi Gyeomui (Associate Royal Undersecretary)]
Please calm down, gentlemen.
[Han Ingyeong (Minister of the Interior)]
I don't know if it's good or bad, but Song refused our request.
That's right.
This effectively cuts off our diplomatic relations with Song, so let it go.
Han Ungong
That's not our problem right now.
What if the Khitan find out about this?
[Park Yang Yu (Chief Minister of the Supreme Council)]
What if they want another war?
What are you going to do then?
Minister Kim, say something!
[Kim Shimon (Minister of Punishment)]
They completely excluded us in the decision making.
How can they do something so futile in secrecy?
We can't let these people run the country.
We've to rise up and make a change.
Be patient.
It won't be long.
Does this mean you've set the date?
Yes, we're getting ready for it one step at a time.
I need the two of you to focus your efforts on acquiring support in the court.
We'll do the best we can,
but it won't be easy to win over the others.
If only Lord Seo Hui was here...
Jang Hoong City
Stop!
Stop.
State your identity.
I'm Vice-Minister of Supreme Council, Seo Hui.
[Gang Gamchan Seo Hui (Grand Secretary of the Supreme Council) (Vice-Minister of the Supreme Council)
Where is your garrison commander?
Forgive me for not recognizing you, Sir.
I'll alert the garrison commander.
Welcome.
I'm garrison commander, Ahn Pae.
[Ahn Pae (Jang Hoong City commander)]
It's a great honor to meet you both.
Did you receive the order from the court?
Yes, it said you were coming here to build forts.
We'll be working in Gwakju, Guiju and Anuijin, as well.
But this is the northern most location, so we'll start here.
I hope we have your cooperation.
Of course, Sir.
You've my full cooperation.
By the way, your soldiers looked very disciplined.
You must have trained them well.
This region is frequently invaded by the Jurchen,
so we don't slack off, Sir.
Commander.
He's here again, Sir.
Where?
At the grain silo, Sir.
The soldiers have him surrounded.
What's the problem?
A trivial matter, Sir.
Please wait here.
- Let's go. - Yes, Sir.
I don't want to hurt you. Step aside.
Yang Kyu
We don't want to do this either, lieutenant.
Please stop.
Step aside or you'll end up with broken bones.
You! How dare you show up here?!
There are people starving to death.
Lowborn or highborn, I can't let them die.
What are you waiting for?
He's a deserter. Seize him!
Don't just stand there! Get him!
What incredible display of swordsmanship.
Who was that man?
He... he's just a thief, Sir.
A thief with those kinds of martial arts skills?
And I've never seen anyone handle a horse like that.
I don't think he's just a thief.
He didn't actually hurt anyone.
He just used the blunt edge to knock them down.
I've never seen anyone suppress so many attackers in such a short time.
Commander, who was that man?
Answer the question. Who is he?
His name is Yang Kyu, Sir.
Yang Kyu? What's his occupation?
He's just a thief, Sir.
I'm honored beyond words to see the princess's dance, Your Highness!
I adore her like my own.
Of course.
Not only is she beautiful but she's the epitome of elegance.
Who wouldn't adore her?
When my king takes one look at her, he'll be cured of all ills.
I hope I can count on you.
Of course, Your Highness.
I'll persuade the king and the court to accept the princess as royal consort.
And in return?
Pardon?
You're a businessman.
What do you want in return?
I admire your forthrightness, Your Grace.
Let me share the trade rights you granted Lady Sungdeok.
I offer you my eternal loyalty in return.
You're a royal subject of Goryeo.
But you offer loyalty to the Empress Dowager of Liao?
As Her Highness just said, I'm a businessman.
A businessman's loyalty is to profit.
I like that.
Here, have a drink.
Why did you wish to see me in secrecy?
What?
You mean they let Lady Sungdeok go free with the hostages to incite internal divisions in Goryeo?
Yes, that's what he said, Sir.
That's why they gave her the trading rights too.
I knew it didn't add up when she came back to Goryeo alive, after she fought the Khitan like a mad woman.
But why did that Khitan general give you all this information?
Because contrary to the Empress Dowager,
the emperor doesn't think Lady Sungdeok is a good card to play.
If what he say is true, this is huge.
It means Lady Sungdeok is conspiring with the Khitan Empress.
Yes.
If I play this right, I could destroy Lady Sungdeok completely
and become the hero of Goryeo.
This is my chance to seize both wealth and glory.
Gaegyeong
What do you mean by that?
Your Highness, there is a situation developing outside the palace.
Disturbing rumors are spreading like wildfire among the people.
Disturbing rumors?
About the king having almost surrendered to the barbarians
and about the plan he had to abandon the people and flee to Gyeongju.
All kinds of rumors are running rampant.
But why is this happening now after all this time?
That's not all.
There's even a horrific rumor that the king is ill because you poisoned him.
What?
Then arrest the people who are spreading the rumors.
What are you waiting for?
The rumors are so wide spread that it's impossible to figure out the starting point.
Who would dare do this?
I heard the king was going to give away a chunk of the country
at the urging of those Shillan officials when the Khitan first attacked.
Can you imagine that?
I wish that was all.
They were about to completely surrender to the Khitan.
If it weren't for Lady Sungdeok,
we would've lost the war and we'd all be slaves right now.
You're darn right.
She even rescued the war prisoners from Khitan and brought them home.
So she's a real hero.
Some people think Lady Sungdeok's son should be on the throne right now.
What do you fellows think about that?
Isn't that a given?
How can you trust those cowards we've now running the country?
They should replace all the leaders and give the crown to Lady Sungdeok's son.
Don't you agree?
Buddy, what does that say?
I never learned to read.
It's a manifesto calling for the people who advocated surrender to be ousted
and Vice-Minister Seo Hui to be brought back.
Where is Vice-Minister Seo Hui anyway?
Don't you know anything?
The Shillan officials talked the queen into kicking him out to the northern outpost.
Are you serious?
How could they treat a war hero like that?
That's why everyone is so furious.
They didn't send him away. I heard they actually killed him.
Yes, that's what I heard too.
I heard that they turned him over to the Khitan and he was tortured to death.
Thank you.
I heard that the king is ill.
No, you got that wrong.
I heard that he's already dead.
Yeah, that's what I heard too.
They say that the power-hungry queen poisoned him to death and hid his body.
Does this mean Prince Gaeryeong is going to take the throne?
He's supposed to, but the word is that the queen is plotting to kill him as well.
She couldn't.
She raised Prince Gaeryeong like her own son.
Yes, but think about it.
Who's Prince Gaeryeong?
He's Lady Sungdeok's son.
So the queen killed the king,
incarcerated Lady Sungdeok and now she's trying to kill Prince Gaeryeong.
The queen is an evil, two-faced woman.
Are you drunk?
The queen could be listening.
She couldn't show up in public after what she has done if she has any conscience.
Why, she would be stoned if she did.
Yes, I guess you're right.
Arrest them all immediately!
All?
You heard them.
These kinds of rumors don't start by themselves.
Someone is behind this.
By someone, you mean...
Isn't it obvious? It's Lady Sungdeok!
Arrest every single merchant in the marketplace.
But your Grace,
that could damage public trust even further.
There's no public trust left to be damaged.
Rally the royal guards to make the arrests and prepare for interrogation.
Attendant Goh. Are you there, Attendant Goh?
Yes, Your Grace.
What happened to the men who were sent to Sasu County?
Where's Prince Gyeongjuwon and his son?
Sun, I'm going to catch the biggest fish in the world for you today.
Sire, I just hope the fish doesn't get you first.
Chief, my son is listening.
Prince Gyeongjuwon-Wang Ook Prince Daeryang-Wang Sun
Can't you back me up?
Yes, Sire.
Prince Daeryeong, your father is the best fisherman in the county.
And I think he's going to catch you a whale today.
Now you're overdoing it.
Let's go.
Attention, men!
There are men spreading treacherous and groundless rumors in the marketplace.
You're ordered to arrest them with permission to kill if they resist.
But, Sir.
They're unarmed civilians.
We're dealing with organized rebels.
Just obey your orders otherwise you'll be punished.
I don't see General Gang and Yi Hyunoon.
- My Lady, it's Gang Jo. - Brother.
Hyang Bi, what are you doing here in Gaegyeong?
I came to see you, Brother.
Where's the Lady?
She went to the marketplace with Foreman Kim.
Brother,
I want to talk to you.
What is it?
Let's go inside.
What is it?
I don't have a lot of time.
I've to speak to the Lady.
Brother, how could you be so cold?
What do you mean?
You told me to go to the Balhaean village and you went into the palace by yourself.
How could you just leave without telling me?
- Hyang Bi, that's... - Yes.
I know that you're doing an important job in the palace.
But, couldn't you have told me first?
Then I would've come to Gaeryeong with you.
There's nothing for you to do here.
I want to be with you.
Don't you know that?
Hyang Bi, I already told you. You're my little sister.
No, I'm a woman.
Do I have to show you?
What are you doing?
Look at me.
I'm a woman.
I'm a woman in love with you.
Stop.
Let go!
Stop!
I'm sorry, Hyang Bi.
But, you mustn't act this way.
Is it because of Lady Sungdeok?
Put your clothes back on.
Forget about her, Brother.
She loves someone else.
Give it up!
What did you just say?
Place them all under arrest!
Beat them if they resist!
Stop! You're assaulting an elder!
It doesn't matter.
Arrest them all.
Minister Choi, this is wrong!
Just obey your order!
Do you have a death wish?
Lady Sungdeok is coming!
My Lady!
Please help us!
What is the meaning of this, Minister Choi?
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You lie. The king's command?
Don't interfere or I'll be forced to regard you as one of them.
If you want to arrest them, arrest me first!
Don't insult the Lady.
She would never get involved with a man like him.
I saw them with my own eyes.
What?
He informed the Goryeoan envoy about Lady Sungdeok?
Bring the emperor at once!
They found out that Lady Sungdeok was released for a purpose?
Her life will be in danger if word gets to the king!
You must tell the queen exactly what's going on.
That the woman must be eliminated at once.
I know you. You work for Lady Sungdeok.
I don't know anyone by that name.
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