I heard a group of people gathered to change the court.
We are going to search the temple, so get out of the way.
You are mistaken.
Hwarangdo is only here for training.
We're in trouble. Bidam is here with soldiers.
Attack.
Attack!
Gee...
We shouldn't have to sneak around.
We're doing this for our country.
Why do we have to be chased like this? I don't like this.
A day will come when the patriotic spirit of Hwarangdo protects
the royal family and this country.
Sure, we'll be laughing about this one day.
If we don't, I won't even be able to die.
Yusin, I'll trust you to defend the border area.
I might be stuck in the border area,
but I'm relieved that you are protecting Her Majesty.
We should go now.
It's cold. What are you doing outside?
Bidam has been waiting for you.
Where have you been?
It was stuffy inside. I went out to get some fresh air.
I think I know how you feel.
You swore to unify the Three Kingdoms at King Jinheung's monument.
It must be frustrating to be teaching children of the low class.
What do you want to say to me?
I heard the former Hwarang leaders gathered to interfere with court business.
You might say it is loyalty, but it is treason.
You might see the court as being full of people seeking their own interests.
In my eyes, you're just a group of people who are using a great cause as an excuse
to plan treason.
If you really care for this country, get your hands bloody.
Her Majesty killed her brother to take the throne.
You have to get your hands bloody to survive.
That's politics.
If you don't want to get your hands bloody, forget about your cause.
Just live as a commoner.
That is being loyal to yourself and this country.
I will achieve the great cause to prevent the royal family and court from
getting bloody by someone like you.
I will live and die for the cause.
That is what I believe.
If the former Hwarang leaders meet again,
I swear I will erase any trace of Hwarangdo.
Remember that.
You practically own this country. Why do you look so worried?
I'm concerned about people who are trying to deceive the court.
Is it because of Chunchu?
There is a rumor that there are two dragons in Seorabeol.
A rumor? What do you mean?
The queen might be sitting on the throne,
but Chunchu is uniting the former Hwarang leaders to
take care of national affairs and the people.
The rumor is that Chunchu is the true dragon.
Quiet!
I will make Chunchu and Yusin pay for looking down on the court.
Yeonhwa.
Why are you causing trouble by mentioning the rumor about Chunchu?
Wait and see.
I will get revenge against Bidam
for kicking my mother out of the palace and
against Chunchu and Yusin for betraying Bihyeong.
I will make them fight and kill each other.
Yeonhwa...
Baekje soldiers advanced to Daeyaseong?
What is the situation?
It seems they are attacking Daeyaseong to pull soldiers away from Danghangseong.
Pumseok is skilled in strategy and he is a courageous general.
He will easily defeat Baekje, so don't worry.
Daeyaseong is a strategic fortress that protects
the crops and waterway of the southwest border.
Baekje might attack heavily. I think you should send soldiers.
I was the lord of Daeyaseong, so I know it well.
Daeyaseong is an impregnable fortress and has plenty of food.
If they fight without opening the gate, they should defeat tens of thousands.
The Daeyaseong lord already achieved a victory, so don't worry.
Your Majesty, I will not let Baekje or Goguryeo get Danghangseong.
I might be old, but I was a pungwolju.
I will defend Danghangseong and show the patriotic spirit of Hwarangdo.
Yongchun is at Danghangseong and Beopmin and Gotaso are at Daeyaseong.
You must feel terrible that your father and son are in battle.
I would be lying if I said I wasn't worried,
but it is the duty of the royal family to protect the country and the people.
My only concern is that if we lose Danghangseong,
the boat route to Seorabeol will open up and the palace will be in danger.
Just to be prepared, you should send Kim Yusin's soldiers to Daeyaseong
and have them fight the Baekje army.
I agree.
I will call a court meeting and handle the matter, so don't worry.
Let's lead an army to Daeyaseong and save Beopmin and Gotaso.
We will be accused of treason by Bidam if we move without a royal order.
What can we do then?
How will we face Chunchu if anything happens to Beopmin and Gotaso?
Gotaso is pregnant.
Father, I'll be by Beopmin's side.
Master!
I'm back.
How is the situation at Daeyaseong?
Beopmin is taking the lead and keeping the Baekje army tied up.
The Baekje army can't advance forward. They are camped 12km away.
Beopmin must take after me.
Even with ninety-nine victories, if the last battle is lost, all is lost.
Stay out of sight, but watch him.
I will do that.
Samgwang, go with Nanseung.
- Yes, father. - Goodbye.
Baekje camp near Daeyaseong
Why aren't you ordering us to advance to Daeyaseong?
I'm sure it's not because you're afraid of a little boy who is leading them.
I have 20,000 elite soldiers of Baekje. What would I have to fear?
But this isn't the time.
When is that time?
General!
It's a raid.
Let's return!
Bring me my horse!
Get him!
No!
Let him go.
Why are you hesitating to attack Daeyaseong?
I will attack right now and cut off the head of that little boy.
We can't attack Daeyaseong.
What?
You want to refuse His Majesty's order to bring the head of the Daeyaseong lord?
I am only following His Majesty's order.
Daeyaseong is an impregnable fortress.
If you make a hasty attack and they don't open up the gate,
you will not be able to take the fortress.
What should I do?
Continue to be defeated until they start to fight amongst themselves.
You must not attack until they are high in spirits over their victories.
I will obey your command.
What should I do if they don't show any weaknesses?
Don't worry.
For 10 years, we planted spies in all areas of Silla including Daeyaseong.
They will make an attack possible.
Encourage the soldiers until then, but you must not attack first.
Don't forget that.
[Jwapyeong: Highest of the sixteen official positions of Baekje] A spy planted by the jwapyeong sent word.
There will be internal dispute after tonight, so let's wait a bit more.
Daeyaseong yard
Today's victory is thanks to you.
Let's drink to Beopmin!
- Hurray for Beopmin! - Hurray!
- Hurray for the Daeyaseong lord! - Hurray!
I chased them to 12km outside the fortress.
They will not dare to attack Daeyaseong.
When you come to Seorabeol, you must tell my father of today's victory.
I'm sure he'll be proud of you.
I'm going to use this victory to enter court.
Bidam used Daeyaseong to enter court and he has been successful.
Why are you comparing yourself to Bidam?
Her Majesty has great insight.
She will see your talent to be greater than Bidam.
Thanks.
Let's have another drink.
Bring more wine?
I'm happy.
I'm sorry. Please forgive me.
It's alright.
You only spilled a little wine.
My hand must have shook because of your beauty.
Thank you for being so generous.
No problem.
Let's drink.
What are you thinking about?
Do you remember Yeonhwa?
Yeonhwa from childhood?
I ran into her recently.
I think it's our destiny.
Don't be too close with Yeonhwa.
Why do you say that?
There was a rumor that she was the former king's daughter.
Being close to her could damage father's reputation.
Father hasn't been able to enter court yet.
He's not in court, but everyone respects him.
What's the problem?
Just take care of yourself.
Father and mother are always worried that you are in a border area.
I miss them both.
Am I interrupting?
No.
Let's have another drink in my room.
Sure!
Who's there?
You're...
Why are you crying?
I couldn't tell anyone about my husband's abuse.
I was just crying by myself.
Please forgive me.
What?
How can a man hit a woman?
Who is your husband?
I'll have him interrogated right now.
My lord!
What did I do?
You still don't know what you did?
How can you care for the people when you abuse your own wife?
Your wife is one of my people. I will not forgive you for abusing her.
This isn't fair.
Please call my wife. This isn't fair.
You!
Lift your head!
Stop.
You should be strict with military law, but it's not good to be too excessive.
I'm going to strip him of his position.
Take him away!
Yes, sir.
Geomil is a trusted general.
How can you beat him like that?
What's the use of achieving merit if he abuses his wife?
He only did what he had to as the fortress lord.
I'm sorry you're suffering because of me.
I never said a bad word to you.
Why did you do this?
How could I ever report you?
Then who made that false report to the fortress lord?
The fortress lord wanted me and he told me to betray you.
I think he did this because I refused.
What? Is that true?
The fortress lord would never do that.
He wouldn't.
Do I have to die for you to believe me?
Stop.
I can't believe I was so loyal to someone who isn't worthy to be a dog.
I'd rather die or surrender to Baekje than be a plaything for the fortress lord.
Honey.
The fortress lord betrayed trust.
How can we live under someone like him?
A weapon has to be part of your body.
How will you fight Baekje soldiers with such awkward postures?
Chabi will teach you swordsmanship.
Do your best to learn well.
Why do you want us to learn from a woman?
If anyone can beat Chabi, I will give you an officer's position.
The only order in my army is a military order.
There is no discrimination of genders or classes.
You had better remember that.
Yes, sir.
Master!
Father.
I guess they looked down on Chabi.
What is the situation at Daeyaseong?
The Baekje army is camped 12km away from the fortress and not moving?
They must be afraid of the strong defense and the courageous attacks by Beopmin.
No matter how courageous Beopmin is,
there is no way Yun Chung wouldn't advance out of fear for Beopmin.
He must have other intentions.
Nanseung, find out what the Baekje army is up to.
I will do that.
Baekje camp near Daeyaseong
You want to surrender to Baekje?
How can I know that this isn't a false surrender, so you can spy on us?
We can't live a proper life under the vicious fortress lord.
If you accept our surrender, I will swear loyalty to the king of Baekje.
Anyone who surrenders to avoid oppression by Silla will be
given a generous reward and position by our generous king.
Thank you.
Before that, if you really want to become a citizen of Baekje,
will you take the lead in taking Daeyaseong?
Why can't you answer me?
Tell him you will do that.
I will do as you say.
Then return to Daeyaseong and wait for my order.
Is she the spy that the jwapyeong planted in Daeyaseong?
Can we really trust her?
Don't look down on her because she is a woman.
She is a very loyal servant of Baekje.
What?
Yeonhwa really sent this?
Are you that happy?
I couldn't sleep after you left because I couldn't say hello to you.
If you still care for me like you did, please come to see me again.
Cheongwang, I'm returning to Seorabeol right away.
The Baekje army might attack any time. You want to leave now?
I taught them a lesson. They won't attack for a while.
When father was on the throne,
the palace was full of the laughter of the royal concubines and princesses.
The palace is so quiet now. I feel all alone.
It is hard to fulfill my duty of caring for the people as if they were my own children.
How could I dare to say that I understand how you feel?
A ruler is everyone's parent.
If you endure this suffering like a mother raising a child,
I'm sure your reign will be successful.
You always comfort me when I lose my dignity and lament on my lot.
I don't know how long I can keep you by my side.
Bidam impeached you.
For what reason?
He accused you of plotting treason with the former Hwarang leaders.
Is that true?
I met with them to plan measures to defend us against Baekje and Goguryeo
and to ask about public sentiments, so I could report to you.
That is my responsibility as a servant and my duty as a citizen.
How can that be treason?
I am sure you will use your good judgment.
I know that you don't have a traitorous mind,
but when the court officials continue to make appeals,
my judgment can become foggy.
Come to the court meeting and face them to prove your innocence.
Your Majesty, there is a suspicion that Kim Chunchu is plotting treason with
the former Hwarang leaders.
Without any approval, they are training 10,000 soldiers under Kim Yusin.
What are their intentions and where are they getting the money from?
We have to investigate thoroughly to prevent any unpleasant incidents.
Chunchu, you will answer.
It is true that the former Hwarang leaders are training 10,000 soldiers.
How can this be?
But it isn't treason.
It is to restore Hwarangdo's patriotic spirit and
make preparations against attacks by Baekje and Goguryeo.
Where are you getting the money to train all those soldiers?
[Joburyeong: Head of the tax department] I heard the joburyeong was funding the training.
Joburyeong, how are you supplying the funds?
Are you embezzling taxes for private use?
How could I do such a thing with taxes paid with hard-earned money?
I swear I did not touch a grain of rice offered as taxes.
Then how are you getting all that money?
I am using my own money and borrowing when I need more.
[Sajeongbu: Office of Inspection] I was audited by the Office of Inspection. You can check.
Is this true?
I investigated thoroughly. The joburyeong did not embezzle any funds.
Meeting in secret and training soldiers is a defiance of a royal order.
They must be punished.
Holding meetings and worrying about the country is
a traditional custom of Hwarangdo.
The 10,000 iron soldiers that Yusin is training are
young men who gathered under him to serve our country.
They gathered over the past 10 years
while the patriotic spirit of Hwarangdo was dying.
If Hwarangdo was still strong, they would be Hwarangs by now.
They would be protecting the royal family and the court.
How can you call such loyalty treason?
Please consider that.
Ichan, do you have anything more to say?
From what I heard, there isn't a person who hasn't bribed Bidam
including court officials and even fortress lords of the border areas.
I'm not the one you should be suspecting.
It is him.
What?
How dare you?
He has answered your suspicions. You must answer his.
Your Majesty.
Will you agree to an inspection?
If you refuse, I will order the Office of Inspection
to investigate any corruption thoroughly.
What will you do?
I will agree to an inspection.
The Office of Inspection will investigate
any matters of corruption relating to Bidam.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Yeonhwa.
Beopmin.
I was worried that you didn't remember me.
How could I forget you?
I recognized you at first sight.
Really?
I was worried when I heard you were at Daeyaseong.
I'm glad you're alright.
Do you remember what this is?
Why are you giving me this?
I saw that you liked flowers.
I think this will suit you.
Does it suit me?
I remember getting a whipping for stealing it from my mother
and giving it to you.
You still have this?
I kept it so I could give it to you if I ever saw you again.
I won't ask you to give it back this time.
Will you accept it?
I was worried that you forgot about me.
I'm so glad that you remember me.
Where did you go?
I went to Hwangnyongsa to pray.
What is the problem?
I don't know what you're thinking, but be careful of your actions.
Time has passed, but you could be in danger because of your bloodline.
I'm not the one in danger. They are.
Don't worry.
Bidam is waiting for you.
Why are you drinking by yourself?
Let me pour you a drink.
Who did you meet?
Did you meet another man?
Why is a powerful man like you being jealous like a commoner?
A master would never be jealous of a loyal dog.
You and your mother were wandering in the border area and starving.
Don't forget who brought you to Seorabeol and opened up this place for you.
If you betray me, you and your mother will turn into ashes.
Don't forget that.
What are you so upset about?
Did something happen in court?
If there is trouble for me, there will be trouble for this country.
I will not allow anyone to challenge me.
Not even the queen herself.
You met her. We should return to Daeyaseong.
Once wasn't enough.
I have to stay in Seorabeol a few more days.
Then let's go to your house.
You should say hello to your father.
He thinks I'm at Daeyaseong. Why should I go home?
I'm going to stay at Poseoksa tonight.
Burn the grain storage tonight.
That will be the signal to attack Daeyaseong.
Why are you still here?
Make a decision.
You lost the fortress lord's trust. What could you expect in Silla?
I will go anywhere with you, so just make a decision.
Okay.
You don't look so well.
I think I punished Geomil too harshly because I drank too much.
I'll have to question the both of them again and decide what to do.
That is a wise decision.
Nobody should be treated unjustly.
Where is Beopmin?
Didn't he leave because you gave him a duty?
Don't worry.
He'll take care of himself.
My lord!
The grain storage is on fire.
What?
- Fire! - Fire!
Put out the fire!
Wake everyone up and have them bring water.
My lord!
The Baekje army is attacking.
What?
Let's go to the tower?
Do not stand back!
Take the fortress!
You must not let a single Baekje soldier in!
Join all forces to defend the fortress walls!
If we call all the soldiers, we won't be able to put out the fire.
We must not let them take the fortress even if it turns into ashes inside.
Have soldiers defend the fortress and women and children put out the fire.
Yes, sir.
I will dry Silla up.
Find Kim Chunchu's daughter and son-in-law and kill them!
My lord!
So, you're Kim Chunchu's son-in-law.
I will kill you and your wife to make
Kim Chunchu pay for deceiving the royal family of Baekje.
My lord!
No. No!
Did you have a bad dream?
It must be because you're so concerned about everything.
It was too vivid for a dream.
I think something happened at Daeyaseong.
What?
What are you talking about?
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