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Episode 14
No way! This can't be! This cannot happen!
That wretch must be crazy!
Everything was going as planned, now he has to go and do such an idiotic thing.
What shall we do?
(Kim Chi Yang)
I have to go to Seogyeong right away!
- This doesn't make sense. - Chief!
I will go instead.
If you go directly and something goes awry, you will only come under suspicion.
(Sa Illa)
You said it yourself that you shouldn't involve yourself in anything dangerous.
Please, stay here.
Alright then...
Tell him to stop whatever he is planning and return at once.
Tell him that is an order... Do you understand?
Yes, Chief.
Where are you going?
I am headed to Seogyeong for a bit.
And your reason for heading to Seogyeong?
Since my brother is there for some business, I thought I might be of some help.
Then...
(Gang Jo)
(Suri)
Master Gang...
the two ministers from Gaegyeong have just arrived.
- The both of them? - Lady Yunheung?
I think that is a bit too much, My Lady.
We can't say for certain,
but Her Highness and the Shillan faction have been closely watching the situation,
ever since the investment of Prince Gaeryeong.
[Lady Sungdeok, Hwangbo Su (Future Empress Cheonchu)]
And not to mention the fact, His Majesty went to Seogyeong, which made them very worried, I am sure.
Even so, I'm pretty sure that it wasn't Lady Yunheung's doing at all.
She has the motherly instinct and she is not that type of person.
I don't think she did it either,
but I cannot, in good conscience, return my son back to Gaegyeong.
I might as well have him live with me here.
[Seo Hui (Minister of Foreign Affairs)]
You cannot do that, My Lady.
His Majesty would never allow it in the first place.
Not to mention, Prince Gaeryeong is not the son you speak of.
He is our future emperor who will lead the Goryeoan nation.
[Yi Ji Baek (Vice-Minister of Government Building)]
He is right, My Lady.
Why don't we just go to Seogyeong and meet with His Majesty?
Explain the situation to him,
so he can vouch for Prince Gaeryeong's safety and he can also catch the culprits.
My Lady?
Alright then, give me two days.
I have other things on my mind which I need to mull over.
What would happen if His Majesty were to find out about this first?
It's only two days!
I spent hardly any time with him in the past,
that's why I just need two days to spend some time with him.
Even if this news were to travel to Seogyeong from Gaegyeong, it would take at least two days.
Come here... Over here... Come... Come... Come...
We have the best furs... We have tiger furs and horse fur from Khitan... There is nothing we don't carry.
(Seogyeong street market)
Don't just look... come over... see for yourself and feel them.
You don't need a husband when you have these lovely furs.
Aigoo... we have it all so come and see for yourself.
Welcome, welcome... oh! Who is this? Aren't you Sa Gamun?
It has been a while.
(Sa Gamun)
I am so glad to see you, my friend.
How long has it been?
Your business seems to be doing well.
No, not at all...
It has only picked up a bit because of His Majesty's visit.
Before that, Seogyeong's business might as well have been dead.
I hope things go well during His Majesty's visit.
By the way, if you have any merchandise, hand it over to me.
Ever since that situation, my dealings with the Jurchen ended.
I don't have a hand in it anymore.
So what are you trying to say... are you betraying me and working for someone else?
No, it's not that...
Recently, I have been working under Myeongbok Palace.
The Myeongbok Palace? Is that true?
Look...
include me in as well.
I don't know about anywhere else but Myeongbok is the life line of Seogyeong.
So, please introduce me to them.
Let me think about it.
Since His Majesty is here,
you haven't heard about any news about His Majesty seeking an audience with the people.
As you know, His Majesty is meeting with the people tomorrow,
so make sure that no problems arise.
What could happen?
The Balhaen riots which happened 12 years ago, still remain fresh in my memory.
[Yi Gyeomui (Vice-Minister in Charge of the Armory)]
If something like that happens again, we are in big trouble.
Do not worry so much,
we will only allow those with proper identification. Not to mention, we have double the soldiers at hand.
(Seogyeong Magistrate)
I hope everything ends well without any incident.
I will put my faith in you.
Did you call, My Lady?
I need for you to go to Gaegyeong.
(Chan Hyang Bi ) (Gang Jo)
For what reason?
Sir Gang has sent his words with the two ministers.
He has requested someone be sent to him. I think it is regarding the younger dowager queen.
Then, why aren't you attending to the matter?
Because you are close with her, and attendant Yun has difficulties riding a horse.
I have my reasons, so make sure you bring her back.
My Lady, you are here?
You want to give it a try?
No.
It's okay, try holding it.
[Prince Gaeryeong-Wang Song (future King Mokjong)]
(Yi Sulwha) (Yi Jujeong)
Why don't you show him?
Do you know archery?
Of course she does!
Every time she shoot an arrow, it is a BULL EYE... BULL EYE... BULL EYE...
My Lady, since I have spoken my words, Why don't you just show him?
You know that she has an injured shoulder.
You're right. Forgive me.
It's alright. Hand me the bow.
Here it is, Ma'am.
I have no strength in my shoulder.
My Lady, you cannot overdo it just yet.
I'm alright. Song, can you help me hold it?
What?
Here... Hold it right here.
That's right.
Put some strength in your arms.
Against you.
WOW... It is just like you, My Lady!
No, wait... It was the help of our prince which made it possible to hit it 100%.
Let us give them a round of applause!
Shoot it.
The horse is a gentle animal, there is no need to fear it.
Get on.
Why? Are you scared?
No...
Don't worry. Let's ride together. Let's give it a go.
My Lady, your injury hasn't healed yet. It's not wise to ride a horse just yet.
I'm quite okay. Please, help Song.
Yes, Ma'am.
My Prince, please get on.
We'll be right back, so do not worry.
Song, it will be okay, so lift your head up.
There's no need to worry. Trust your mother and lift your head up.
That's it. Put more strength in your hip and look forward.
How does it feel?
It feels great.
What did you say?
It feels great!
Is that so? I like it too; I really like it.
I am going to go a bit faster so hold on tight.
(Myeongbok Palace's Memorial Shrine)
She was the mother of Empress Hwang.
She not only raised me, but also prayed for your health and strength when you were born.
If she raised you, she must also have raised His Majesty, right?
You are right.
I have never heard His Majesty talk about her.
Do you know why?
That...
That story is quite long and you are too young to hear about it anyways.
But just remember this one thing.
My grandmother...
above anyone else, wanted this Goryeoan nation to be strong and even stronger than any other nation.
Because of her immense desires, His Majesty and she didn't see eye to eye.
You know who this is, right?
Yes, I learned about him at an academy in Gaegyeong. He is my father, the late King.
Did he talk about the late King?
Yes, I have heard about him.
What did he say?
That is... Since it is not so good.
It's okay, you can tell me. What did he say?
He said that he wasn't interested in national affairs,
and that he would always be in a drunken state which made the nation much worse.
Yes, he must have said those words.
But Song, you can't always look at it that way.
He was starting to really care and rule properly.
His painful childhood memories and him holding many grudges made him that way.
But after you were born, he really made an effort to rule properly with dignity.
I guess he didn't want to be embarrassed in front you.
If he didn't pass away in that sad state...
As l look at it, your belly has been protruding a bit.
Can I give it a touch?
You are the Crown Prince.
I will protect you with my own hands.
I believe in you, Your Majesty.
[Gyeongjong (Goryeo's 5th King)]
Much, much later... When I am long gone, can you just remember me from time to time?
Your Majesty, please...
I am so sorry.
I really wanted to keep my promise that I made to you.
My Lady,
The Minister of Culture is here.
What happened? Did they catch the culprits yet?
No, not yet.
[Lady Yunheung (future Queen of the Nation)]
What in the world are they doing? How can they call themselves investigators?
They not only attacked a Her Highness but also our prince in bright day light.
And yet they haven't caught the culprits yet? It doesn't make any sense?
[Choi Ryang (Minister of Culture)]
I am sorry to tell you this, but I don't think the Jurchen were the culprits.
From the day they attacked the prince, they couldn't have escaped out of Gaegyeong.
No matter how hard I think about this, I think the culprits are here in Gaegyeong.
Then, who do you think are the real culprits?
The situation is quite serious.
The investigators are searching all over Gaegyeong.
If this continues, I'm afraid we will be caught by our tails, causing me insomnia.
[Kim Shimon (Choi Seom's son-in-law)]
When do you think my father-in-law will arrive at Seogyeong?
Since both of them are not young, it will be hard for them to ride all the way there in a day.
At the very least, it should take two days.
(Yi Yang)
I am afraid that Hwangju will see His Majesty before they do.
(Hwangju: Locale of Lady Sungdeok's current residence)
If she is in Hwangju it will only take half days ride to reach Seogyeong.
His Majesty has told you to give this place to the 2nd Dowager Queen
and for you to enter into Sungdeok Palace?
Not only that,
His Majesty forbade me to get involved in national affairs anymore.
Anything regarding the King's decisions is obvious,
but he wants me to stay out of Seogyeong�s affairs as well.
His Majesty must believe you have similar ideas in following the late Queen Mother's political stands.
What am I suppose to do?
If I want to be with my son, I must abandon Hwangju and its territories,
if I stay decide to stay here, I must cut my ties with my son.
My Lady, do not look at what is in front but instead look beyond.
I know very well, the work you have done is not wrong.
But I am also sure that His Majesty is doing this for some reason or another.
Instead of fighting His Majesty on this matter,
think about the future and what it can bring to you.
Once Prince Gaeryeong is enthroned, you can then push your ideas and it will not be too late.
I also share his views...
Fortunately, His Majesty is in Seogyeong to listen to the people and hopefully he will start changing his views.
By the way,
Why don't I see the 2nd dowager Queen?
I would like to greet her.
She is not feeling all that well. Why don't you see her later?
What are you doing?
I was changing the cover.
Did you actually embroider all this yourself?
[Hwangbo Seol (future mother of Hyeonjong)]
I don't know about anything else, but one thing I've been good at since my childhood is embroidery.
Even my grandmother has given me many compliments about it.
I am sure that if you sell some of my work at the market, it will be of some help.
[Prince Gyeongjuwon Wang Ook (future father of Hyeonjong)]
That is true...
It looks like the duck birds in here seem alive.
The matching ducks represents the life of a couple.
If they fly, they fly shoulder to shoulder.
If one dies, the other will follow suit.
Is that so?
Would you like to lie down one time?
Is it comfortable?
Why don't you lie down, My Lady?
If you keep calling me "My Lady", I am going to get mad... husband.
I understand, my wife. Please come next to me.
I am sorry.
For what?
I have nothing to really give you.
Because of my wandering around,
I haven't been able to build a proper home, let alone make you ring.
How can you give your heart to this worthless man?
Even if I had everything in this world, I still wouldn't feel like I do at this moment.
Let us live like the ducks.
For the rest of our lives, let us not split and fly together.
When we die, let us die together.
This must be your first time being outside of the palace.
Yes, that is so.
Okay, how does it feel like being outside?
It is very interesting. More than anything, seeing how the people live. I really enjoy it.
Oh yes? That is how it should be.
It's important to read and learn from the book,
but it's also important to look after how the people live.
My Lady, thank you for coming all this way.
This is a tea from our store, the best in the city.
Is that right? Thank you.
It is very good.
Thank... Thank you, My Lady.
By the way, who is this person?
This is my son.
What? So this is the your son, the prince from the palace.
Everyone! This person is our Lady of Sungdeok's son.
Aigoo... I must hurry and make another tea.
Song, do you know where that is over there?
What is over there?
[Seogyeong (modern day Pyungyang)]
If you keep going, you will reach Seogyeong.
Are you referring to where His Majesty is?
[Salsoo (Chungchun river)]
[Appsoo (present day Yalu river)]
Yes...
And if you pass Seogyeong, you will reach Salsoo, where Gorgoryeo's General Eulji Moondeok battled.
And if you go pass Appsoo, you will reach the vast land once owned by Gorgoryeo.
Where the Khitan presently reside.
Do you know why Seogyeong is so important?
It's because King Taejo used Seogyeong as the gateway to the north.
Hoping someday that the old land of Gorgoryeo would be recovered.
Is that the very reason why His Majesty went to Seogyeong?
I am not too sure about that.
Therefore, when you become King, you mustn't forget the wishes of King Taejo.
Do you understand?
Yes, Mother. I will remember.
(Guibup Temple)
[Gang Gamchan (Vice-Minister of the Royal Decree)]
Oh my goodness...
Senior Officer?
It's you Hyang Bi... Did Her Highness send you?
Yes... Do you know the whereabouts of 2nd Dowager Queen?
Look over there.
Hurry, come here.
Hurry up!
Hurry!
My Lady, be careful!
If you call me that again, I will not answer you.
I said, come over here... It's dangerous in that middle section ice.
Why don't you come over here, My Dear?
Are you okay?
What's wrong? Are you hurt?
I am embarrassed, Dear.
Why are you pushing me?
My Lady?
I will definitely not return.
My Lady, your sister is very worried about you.
(Cheon Hyang Bi)
I think it will be best if we return and talk to her first.
Do not make me speak the same words again.
I will never be separated from my husband again.
Did you not hear about us from Officer Gang?
Yes I have.
But the older queen sees the younger queen as the new owner of Myeongbok Palace.
That is why you must return.
What are you talking about?
Why am I the new owner of Myeongbok Palace?
I am not exactly sure the reason,
but she will enter into Sungdeok Palace.
If that is the case, I have better reasons not to return.
I don't have the confidence nor the ability to do so.
If that is how you feel, why don't the both of you return to Myeongbok Palace?
Why don't you go and listen to the Her Highness's words?
It won't be long before that happens.
The day will come when the both of us will go and apologize to her.
Until that day, I would like to live quietly with this person.
Please help us make that possible.
How can she live without any servants, in a broken down place like this?
Didn't I tell you that I am quite all right.
I am very happy right now.
Do you want me to go back and be miserable like before?
(Kim Chi Yang)
You might enter into Sungdeok Palace?
I have not made my decision, but it does seem like it.
What am I suppose to do then?
Perhaps... you want me to return to Jurchen land?
I can't expect you to.
Even if I am not here, continue on with the business and represent Myeongbok Palace.
Just that alone, should be a big help in Hwangju and Seogyeong.
Either way, I am sorry because I have brought you here,
and now it doesn't seem like I can stay with you and be of help.
Not at all, My Lady...
Even if we can't work together, I will do my best to help both you and Myeongbok Palace.
And regards to the Balhaen people, if you aren't able to look after them,
I can use the money left over from the business and help them out.
You are a very strange person, Merchant Kim?
Of course, I would be grateful.
But if the Balhae people move up north, it may become a hindrance to your people.
I can't look at it that way.
My Lady, my only wish is when you have gained enough power,
you will be willing to open your arms to the Jurchen.
By combining the Jurchen, Balhaen, and Goryeoan together as it was in the days of Gorgoryeo.
You are a better person then I had expected.
No, not at all...
I just want to be able to do business on a vast land.
Either way, thank you.
I feel like I have gained a very special person.
I am not worthy of your praise.
You are meeting with His Majesty tomorrow?
Yes, that is so.
His Majesty has invited representatives of the people to seek his audience,
and I am representing the merchants.
That is what I am saying.
(Sa Gamun)
However, not anyone can enter at will.
People, such as myself, who have the influence should be able to go. But...
you must have a pass in order to enter.
Is it possible for me to obtain some passes?
What do you need them for?
I want to be able to see the King, even at a distance.
For people like us, what other greater honor is there?
I understand your sentiment, but I just can't give them away.
What is it that you want?
What about this idea?
Why don't you allow me to join in on Myeongbok Palace's business affairs?
His Majesty will be meeting with the people in front of this chamber.
Unfortunately, it will be very difficult to attack from any direction.
Therefore, we must lure his majesty to this area.
For that reason, once we enter the palace, we must separate and carry out our mission.
Does everyone know what they must do?
YES!
(Sa Illa)
What are you trying to do?
The Chief forbade this action.
You must stop this immediately.
I can't do that.
The Chief has given his order to stop this.
Are you going to disobey the Chief's order?
Just this one time...
Once this is all over, even the Chief will be understanding.
- Brother? - I will take full responsibility.
Believe in me and just turn away this one time, please.
I can't do that.
Stop this at once!
It's too late.
It's already begun.
Brother?
If you intend on stopping me, kill me right now or just move out of the way.
Mother, it is I.
Come on in.
What are you doing? Come and sit.
Is something wrong?
Please tell me?
Mother?
What?
I am sorry.
My thinking was short.
Just listening to my teachers and attendants, without knowing your true intentions,
I had believed that you were a threat to Goryeo.
Because you realize now, makes me very happy.
No... No, you can't do that.
Please admonish me...
Instead of trying to truly understand you,
I only misunderstood, shunned, and blamed you for all of it.
Now... Now... A man shouldn't show his tears like this.
I am sorry, Mother.
Now... Now... No need.
Mother, I do not wish to leave.
I would like to live here in Myeongbok Palace with you.
Song...
I won't part with you.
Instead we will do it together.
His Majesty has given his consent.
Is that the truth?
Yes...
For your sake, I can just about abandon anything.
Even if my heart was torn apart, I will still do that.
Therefore, listen to me very carefully.
You will be a king someday.
Once you become a king, you must fulfill all of my wishes that I had to abandon.
Can you do that?
Yes, Mother.
Whatever it may be, for your sake, I will definitely do that.
I have been foolish in the past.
I thought you were a bad person.
I told you not to cry...
For a man, who will take responsibility for the care of Goryeo, should never show his tears that easily.
If you cry, your servants, as well as the people, will all become weak.
Do you understand?
Yes, Mother.
I will do that.
Okay. I am proud of you, my son.
Come over here.
What did you say?!
[Seongjong (6th King of Goryeo)]
What do you mean that Lady Sungdeok took Prince Gaeryeong?!
How can that be?!
[Choi Seom (Vice-Minister of the Chancellery)]
Your Majesty,
according to Myeongbok Palace, she took him because of the attack by the Jurchen.
But there are too many holes in their explanations.
Attack by the Jurchen?!
That is right, Your Majesty!
I believe she is using the attacks as an excuse or a ploy to take him.
[Kim Won Soong (Minister of Revenue)]
According to the monks at Guibup Temple, there were twenty or more Jurchen who attacked,
but the fact that she was able to slip away so easily, makes it very suspicious.
Since you are not at the palace,
who knows what they are conjuring up to take Prince Gaeryeong away.
Therefore, you need to send soldiers over to Hwangju and bring Prince Gaeryeong back immediately.
Your Majesty! Right now there are people outside waiting, seeking your audience.
(Park Yang Yu)
Since you gave them your promise, by leaving so early, it will be an insult to them.
How... How... How can this happen?!!
Right now, his majesty will only meet with the representatives.
But for people like us, who have things to say, have no opportunity.
Does it make sense to only listen to those who are rich and not lacking anything?!
That doesn't make any sense!
All the mean while, His Majesty has abandoned Seogyeong in the past,
so we need to go to him and express our displeasure.
Those few representatives will suck up to His Majesty and only state the obvious.
Even if we go to His Majesty, there's no guarantee that he will even listen to us.
What are we going to do, if we just get beaten by his soldiers?
Because you are scared, you are willing to live like this without even saying a word?
Even if it doesn't work, we have to give it a try!
His Majesty wouldn't dare beat us in front of the gate!
All of you, today is the day we can convey our thoughts!
If not today, when can we ever meet with His Majesty again?!
Together, let us go meet with His Majesty.
Let us convey our thoughts to his majesty!
LET US CONVEY OUR MESSAGE!
(Seogyeong front gate)
Aigoo... Sir, you're working very hard. Here is the ID pass.
What is all this?
You don't need to check it.
These are my precious items which I have gathered from the nations of Song, Jurchen, and the Khitan.
They are His Majesty's gifts.
Open it up?
Open them? It is so unnecessary.
As you can see, it is precious merchandise.
This is a very precious item.
You wouldn't be carrying any weapons, right?
How can I have such things? I am no fool.
Lets go to the front gate!
Let us convey our message!
Let's put in our request with His Majesty.
Let us go to the front gate!
Why are they acting this way?
My Lady, if it is alright with you, I would like to part with you here.
Where are you going?
I have to pick up some merchandise I have ordered here.
Since there are you and the ministers, it doesn't seem like you need me at all.
I understand, you may go.
Let us meet back at Hwangju.
Yes, My Lady.
Chief Kim?
Yes, My Prince.
Next time we meet, I would like to learn your magic trick.
Yes, next time we meet, I will definitely teach you the trick.
All right then, please have a safe trip.
Chief!
Where is that wretch?!
Chief... That is...
Where is that wretch, I said?!!
My goodness, there is plenty of food here.
Wow... there is even alcohol here!
I am certain whatever His Majesty is serving, must taste better.
Where is that fellow anyways?
Gamun! Sa Gamun!
I told you, if you don't have an ID pass, you may not enter. Go away!
Let us in! We need to meet with His Majesty.
Without an invitation, you are not allowed!
How can that be?!
We are also citizens of Seogyeong, please make way!
If you don't step aside, you'll be sorry!
Step aside!
Let us in! Let us in!
Wretches!
It's Lady Sungdeok!
Long live Lady Sungdeok!
My Lady, what brings you here?
I came here to meet with His Majesty, so make way.
Everyone! Her Highness is here to convey our message.
So let us give her our support!
You must subdue the Jurchen!
Subdue the Jurchen!
(Goh Hyun)
Your Majesty, the people are waiting for you outside.
Minister of the Armory?
Yes, Your Majesty!
Before I meet with the citizens of Seogyeong,
I will head for Hwangju.
Prepare the soldiers.
I understand, Your Majesty.
The King has arrived!
What is all this noise?
I am not certain.
All that commotion must be coming from the outside.
Your Majesty, it's Lady Sungdeok.
Your Majesty, I welcome you to Seogyeong.
Prince Gaeryeong, come over here.
Why are you doing? Come here!
Your Majesty, I have something to say.
FIRE!
IT'S FIRE!
FIRE HAS STARTED!
FIRE!
You wretch, didn't you hear me calling you over here?!
Your Majesty, you must hear me out first!
Your Majesty, the situation doesn't look good, you must go inside for your own safety.
Your Majesty, there is someone in Gaegyeong trying to harm my son!
Please, Your Majesty... Hurry!
What is all this?! What madness did you plan with the people of Seogyeong?!
Your Majesty, what are you saying?
I just came here with Song! I have nothing to do with this!
Let us go!
Your Majesty!
- Your Majesty! - Mother!
Song!
Mother!
Make sure Lady Sungdeok doesn't follow us! Block her!
- Mother! - Song!
Your Majesty!
It's an arrow! Protect His Majesty!
Your Majesty!
Your Majesty, are you okay?
Your Majesty!
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