Myorang,
why are you doing something so cruel to a newborn?
Attack!
- Master! - Master!
I'm glad you're alright.
Who is this baby?
Whoever it is, you saved her, so you should raise her.
But you will have to take this to your grave.
It's for the baby's future.
If you tell anyone, I will kill you myself.
What? A son?
The queen gave birth to a son?
Here is the umbilical cord.
Her Highness and the baby are both alright.
The heavens haven't abandoned us.
Congratulations, father.
If I hear any rumors about the baby, nobody will live.
I'll find you first to cut off your tongue and rip off your arms and legs.
Remember that.
Yes, Your Highness.
My ancestors gave me a son.
I'm declaring a decree of amnesty.
I'm exempting taxes to celebrate.
You have been blessed with a foundation for a peaceful reign.
Hurray for His Majesty!
Hurray!
Hurray for the prince!
- Hurray! - Hurray!
Hurray for His Majesty!
- Hurray! - Hurray!
Hurray!
Hurray for the prince!
Hurray!
Congratulations.
I feel sorry.
Why would you feel sorry?
If I didn't have a son, you would have become the crown prince.
I'm worried you will be disappointed.
Of course not.
I'm going to do my best so that he grows up well to succeed the throne.
I will trust your sincerity.
I'm sorry.
I can't return to Seorabeol yet.
Chunchu.
Even if the princess didn't ask, shouldn't you see your son?
I still haven't been able to control the fear in my heart.
Fear?
Why have you gotten so weak?
If the queen persecutes you, I will protect you.
Chunchu...
It isn't the queen I'm afraid of.
Then?
I'm afraid I will only seek power and authority.
I'm afraid I will be absorbed with power.
That I will abandon our cause and persecute the people.
What brings you here?
We weren't formally married, but you should meet your son.
My baby, this is your father.
How long are you going to live as a farmer?
You shouldn't be here. You should be in court.
Return to Seorabeol and fight them.
You reprimanded the queen and told her to step down from the throne.
Where did all that courage go?
Be a proud father to this baby.
I'm not ready yet.
You should leave.
What are you doing?
Your wife made me promise to take care of you when she died.
I can't convince you.
I will lessen your guilt by taking my life and the baby's.
Munhui.
Don't be so foolish.
How can someone who can't even
accept his own baby unify the Three Kingdoms and save the people?
Make a decision.
If you don't accept this baby, he will grow up being pointed at by everyone.
You gave him his life.
If you don't accept him as your son, I will die right now.
Today's wedding is the joining of Silla royalty and Gaya royalty.
It is a cause for celebration.
The two families will have to become a foundation for the royal family and people.
I, Kim Chunchu, accept Munhui of Gaya as my wife.
I, Munhui, will serve Chunchu as my husband.
To congratulate you, I would like to make you the pungwolju.
What does Hwarangdo think?
The former pungwoljus
have decided to reinstate him in Hwarangdo
and accept your wishes to make him the pungwolju.
Chunchu will accept the princess and Hwarangdo's order.
You have given me the honor of being the pungwolju.
I will fulfill my duties with my life.
I, Kim Chunchu,
will serve the royal family
and lead Hwarangdo for the prosperity of Silla and the unification of the Three Kingdoms.
In 626,
Tang conquered the Central Plain.
Tang was fighting Turk.
Tang has its guard up against Goguryeo since it conquered Xiu.
King Yeongryeo of Goguryeo conquered Xiu,
but sought peaceful relations with Tang and paid tribute.
It was a diplomatic strategy to recover the area south of Hangang which was lost to Silla.
In a map given to Tang by Goguryeo, the area south of Hangang is all marked as Goguryeo territory.
Silla had hostile disputes with Baekje and was nervous about Goguryeo expanding south.
What?
Return the land north of Jungnyeong to Goguryeo?
Your emperor said that?
According to a map offered by Goguryeo, the land north of Jungnyeong is Goguryeo territory,
should be returned.
That's out of the question!
Why doesn't your emperor know that Goguryeo is deceiving him with a fake map?
If you refuse, the emperor will not accept your tribute.
How rude!
The land north of Jungnyeong has been Silla territory since King Jinheung.
How can your emperor make such an excessive request?
I am only relaying his order.
What?
How dare the emperor of Tang show contempt for the Silla court?
Your Majesty, he should be punished for that by having his arms and legs torn off.
Did you say the iron soldiers of Goguryeo are gathering at Nangbiseong?
The court is in chaos because of the Tang emperor's request
to return the land north of Jungnyeong to Goguryeo.
We'll be in trouble if Goguryeo moves its army so quickly.
I thought offering a map to Tang was a bribe by Goguryeo.
Their intention was to get the land north of Jungnyeong.
We have to be more careful of Tang's alienating measures.
The emperor knows the map isn't truthful.
Yet, he told us to return the land.
He is trying to cause battle.
Is there a way to defend against Goguryeo's attack?
Give me 3,000 soldiers.
I will lead them in driving the iron soldiers away.
If you try to fight them with 3,000 soldiers, you will lose.
If Baekje attacks while we are fighting Goguryeo, Seorabeol will be trampled.
We can't just sit around and let Goguryeo attack us.
Chunchu, do you have another idea?
If you do as I say, there is a way to drive away Goguryeo and prevent an attack by Baekje.
I heard you suffered when you met the king.
I prepared 100,000 gold coins for you.
Use it for your trip back.
I don't know what to say.
He came in the place of the Tang emperor.
This is the prince who will succeed the throne.
It is an honor to meet you.
If you make an effort for him to be installed as the crown prince soon,
I will do my best to fulfill the Tang court's request.
That is the best way to strengthen our relations.
Yes, Your Highness.
I will trust you.
If I refuse, we won't be able to trade in the Central Plain.
If I return the land, we will lose Danghangseong and the ship route to the Central Plain will be cut off.
This is a dilemma.
The princess is here.
What brings you out here at this late hour?
As a servant and daughter, I came to lessen your burden.
What?
Is there way to solve this problem?
Can you give me Danghangseong?
Danghangseong?
Why?
I plan to use it as bait to catch a golden dragon.
Please allow it.
Why is the court refusing to accept the Tang emperor's request?
Just because Tang is a powerful nation in the Central Plain doesn't mean they can tell us what to do.
That is showing contempt for us.
If the prince can take the throne and protect the laws of the Divine Land,
what's the big deal about being the Tang emperor's puppet
or returning the land north of Jungnyeong to Goguryeo?
Do as the Tang emperor wishes.
A powerful nation should be obeyed.
But, Your Highness.
I'm sure you understand what I want.
Mother, I'm done.
Let me see.
You write very well.
Doesn't he?
Yes, he does.
You're getting better all the time.
I should give you a reward.
Thank you.
Prince.
Oh...
- Prince. - Prince.
What's wrong?
Get his medicine!
He seems to be getting worse.
He should see a doctor.
Quiet.
Watch what you say.
I'm sorry.
Your Highness, what is wrong with him?
It's just a passing cold.
He was born to be a king. He'll beat a mild illness.
Rush the installation of him as the crown prince.
Yes, Your Highness.
Father.
How was your day?
Mother taught me how to sew.
I'll learn well and make you some clothes.
I think I will look much better if I wear clothes you make for me.
Are you back?
Beopmin, why do you look so down?
Were you scolded for not studying hard again?
I like martial arts more than reading.
What do you want to learn martial arts for?
I'm going to become a general of the Three Kingdoms and teach the Tang envoys a lesson.
You sound like your uncle.
You should study and please us.
Why do you say things like that?
It's alright.
When he finds loyalty in his heart, he will study even if nobody tells him to.
I'm going to leave Seorabeol for a few days. Pack for me.
Let's go in.
Near Sabiseong, Baekje
If you want to beat the enemy, you have to cut their heart, not their body.
I will remember that.
Who's there?
I'm the Silla pungwolju, Kim Chunchu.
Kim Chunchu?
What brings the Hwarangdo leader to Sabiseong?
I came to discuss an important matter that involves Silla and Baekje.
Give the order and I will kill him.
If you kill the Silla pungwolju, Kim Yusin will shoot me in the heart.
If you harm the pungwolju, you won't live either.
Even if you kill me, you won't be able to leave Baekje alive.
We came to give our lives to the person
who will take the throne and achieve prosperity for Baekje.
If we die, Baekje will be in danger.
Wait here.
I can't let the pungwolju go by himself.
It's alright. I'll go by myself.
I heard you have the best martial arts skills in Silla.
How about a match?
I heard Baekje swordsmanship is fine.
I will not refuse a challenge.
You want to attack Nangbiseong together?
Do you want to protect the land north of Jungnyeong with our help?
I am trying to prevent battle of the Three Kingdoms
which is what the Tang emperor is trying to do.
You must know that the Tang emperor will want to conquer the Three Kingdoms.
If Goguryeo gains control of the land north of Jungnyeong,
they will advance here to Sabiseong.
What will Baekje gain if we help you attack Goguryeo?
We will give you the fastest ship route to the Central Plain.
What?
Then...
We will give you Danghangseong.
Danghangseong?
How can a pungwolju give up a strategic fortress of Silla?
Will you believe me if the princess agreed to it?
Please make a wise decision for the future of the Three Kingdoms.
Chung.
You seem to lack the skills to fight Kim Yusin.
Let's go now.
Is it alright to just let them go?
They came prepared to die.
If they didn't come, I would have gone to Silla to meet the princess.
Let's go.
Prince Uija seems out of the ordinary.
Can we trust him?
Our nation is in danger.
We have to trust him.
He also has to trust us.
Silla palace
You will be delivering soon.
How do you feel?
I am fine thanks to the decoction you sent me last month.
Beopmin, would you like a brother or a sister?
It doesn't matter as long as I have Gotaso.
What?
How can you say that?
It's alright.
You must be really close with Gotaso.
It must be stuffy in here for you.
Go and play outside.
Yes, princess.
He's so reckless.
I'm worried what he'll become.
He has the blood of Chunchu and Yusin's families.
He will become a great person.
You are always so generous.
I would like Beopmin to study with the prince.
What do you think?
You would?
Will Her Highness approve?
The prince is weak and there isn't anyone else his age.
It would be nice to have Beopmin.
Yeonhwa.
Mother.
What are you doing here?
I told you not to come to the palace.
I wanted to see you.
She begged to come, so I brought her.
I'll visit soon.
Take her before someone sees her.
Let's go.
Sino, who is that?
A distant relative.
You shouldn't let anyone in the palace.
You need a scolding.
Don't hit my mother.
What?
Is she your daughter?
It's not like that.
I'm going to tell mother and have you punished.
Please don't tell Her Highness.
I beg you.
Forgive my mother.
How dare you touch me?
Prince.
Get him off!
Prince.
Are you alright?
Calm down, prince.
Prince.
What was your intention in hurting the prince?
Your Highness, he's just immature. He didn't have any intentions.
Please be generous.
Beopmin, ask for forgiveness.
Blood never lies.
You're just like your father and mother in showing contempt for the royal family.
Do not insult my father.
What?
Do you need a beating to wake up?
How dare you speak to her like that?
Beg for forgiveness right now.
Mother.
Why are you being so stubborn?
Beg for forgiveness right now.
Your Highness, prince, forgive me.
Your Highness, I will teach him properly.
Please forgive him.
Get out of my sight.
Don't cry about this.
You have to become someone the royal family and court can't persecute.
Then nobody will be able to insult you or your father.
I will do that.
Prince Uija said he would give you an answer by the end of this month.
Good job.
What will we do if he refuses to fight with us?
If it means we can overcome this crisis, I will have to go to Baekje and beg.
I will make this happen.
The princess is very determined.
It's the only way to overcome this crisis.
If this leaks before it happens,
the princess and the nation will be in danger.
Don't worry.
That won't happen.
Her Highness would like to see you.
I have decided to listen to the princess and have your son study with the prince.
Beopmin?
When the prince takes the throne,
your son will have the honor of being a loyal servant in court.
Beopmin's personality takes after you.
What will you do if he impeaches the prince and acts disloyal?
If he doesn't fulfill his duties as a servant, I will accept any punishment as his father.
But if he is treated unjustly even when he is loyal,
I will take his side as his father.
You still haven't repented for impeaching me?
I didn't hear that you repented for your acts of tyranny.
What?
Who could change your upright character?
I'm glad the prince has a loyal servant like you.
I hear you've been leaving Seorabeol often these days.
Did you get lost and set foot in Baekje?
What?
I'm just worried Baekje spies might kill you.
Someone might be watching you, so always be on guard.
If anything happens to you, your son's future will be in danger.
Yes, Your Highness.
Near Sabiseong, Baekje
Have you made a decision?
Yes. I'm going to Silla.
This could be a trap.
Kim Chunchu was willing to give up his life for his cause.
He wouldn't plot against me.
The princess left the capital at this late hour?
The pungwolju and Kim Yusin are waiting for her at Yeongheungsa.
Chunchu and Yusin?
Are you sure?
Yes.
The princess is walking a rope in the air
I'll drop the princess and Chunchu off a cliff tonight.
Did the guest arrive?
He's waiting for you.
Make sure nobody enters.
You came a long way.
I am the galmunwang queen, Deokman.
I am prince Uija of Baekje.
If you're so concerned about Goguryeo's attack,
why don't you send a letter to the Tang emperor for mediation?
Silla and Tang are close.
Asking the Tang emperor for peace of the Three Kingdoms
would be like putting a hand in a tiger's mouth and you know that.
The Tang emperor hopes the Three Kingdoms will fight among themselves.
They will reveal their ambitions once the people
of the Three Kingdoms suffer from battle and the Three Kingdoms face danger.
Silla desperately needs a measure to defend against Goguryeo.
If Baekje won't help, Silla will fight Goguryeo on its own.
If Silla loses, Sabiseong will not be safe.
Are you threatening me?
I am asking that we cooperate so Silla and Baekje can survive.
Even if we form an alliance, on what authority can you give us Danghangseong?
We can't give you Danghangseong.
We will guarantee access
through Danghangseong to your envoys and merchant ships to trade in the Central Plain.
His Majesty approved.
Trading in the Central Plain is the key to raising power.
We will open up Danghangseong to you and provide the fastest ship route.
If Goguryeo conquers the land south of Hansu,
both Silla and Baekje will be cut off from ship routes.
Can you keep that promise?
You can trust me.
I will put the reputation of the royal family on the line and make it happen.
You need to convince the Baekje court.
Preventing Goguryeo from advancing south is important for the future of the Three Kingdoms.
Who's there?
Your Highness, what brings you here?
There are many Baekje spies.
I was worried about the princess.
Baekje spies?
That can't be.
Where is the princess?
Princess, where are you?
I was concerned about your safety.
If you don't come out, soldiers will come in.
Yes, Your Highness.
Your Highness, what brings you here at this late hour?
Why is the Hwarangdo leader colluding with the princess to sell this country to Baekje bandits?
What are you talking about?
You must be mistaken.
Mistaken?
Quiet.
Kill the traitor who colluded with Baekje bandits.
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