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Long time no see!
Who are you people? Do you have any idea who this man is?
- That I do not care. - What?
What are you still standing there for? Kill him now!
Just leave them.
These guys! Argh!
You have the gift of surprising people. How did you get so good?
Let's get out of here.
Where are you staying?
I would like to have a drink with you.
Episode 13.
Drink up.
What have you been doing lately?
What can a fool like me do? As you can see, I have been getting myself drunk.
When I ordered you out of the palace, I thought that someday I would meet a new you.
Still, I know it was harsh.
Your majesty, I wanted to change from the old ju-mong...
To someone you and mother would be proud of.
But... as I tried...
I kept sinking deeper inside a hole.
Not only did I displease you and mother...
But even my master died because of me.
Your majesty, fate has dealt me a life of misfortune.
Now, I've lost all hope of returning home to your majesty and mother.
Please, let me be.
Your mother is very sick.
Quickly return to the palace, and take care of your mother.
Even if the heavens have given up on you,
as long as I have not,
you will always be my son.
Don't give up.
Your highness...
Mother...
Ju-mong...
Because of lady yoo-hwa, his majesty has been through a lot.
I am worried about his health.
I don't even know why I bother... He has never once looked at me passionately.
Mother...
Mother! Brother!
What is it?
Ju-mong has come back to the palace.
His majesty left the palace to bring him back personally.
He must have brought him back because lady yoo-hwa is very sick.
There is no other reason.
Did you say his majesty brought ju-mong back personally?
Yes.
How do you know this?
I asked you, how do you know this!
I saw it with my own eyes.
I found out ju-mong's whereabouts and was about to get rid of him.
But his fighting skills were impressive.
He was able to fend off 10 swordsmen.
Then, his majesty appeared.
Do not forget what I am about to tell you.
From now on, do not try to kill ju-mong again.
- But brother, he is... - Listen to me!
If you want to compete with him, do it the right way.
Do you understand?
Yes. But brother, if you saw him fighting...
Shut up!
Do you fear him?
It's not that!
If you do not fear him, do not think like a fool.
Yes, brother.
Your highness, it is me, the prime minister.
Come in.
Sit down, please.
Yes.
- Prime minister. - Yes?
Can I count on your allegiance to me?
Yes, your highness.
Ju-mong has returned to the palace, have you heard yet?
Yes.
What do you think of ju-mong?
Do you think ju-mong will be an obstacle in my journey to the throne?
What plans does his majesty have for ju-mong?
Mother said that ju-mong might be the blood of hae mo-s...
If ju-mong is really his son, what am I supposed to do with him?
I am really lost.
Please tell me what I should do.
Your highness!!
Now that you've returned to the palace,
you have to become the crown prince!
Stop it.
If prince ju-mong stays at the palace, do you really think he'll even remember us?
No need to worry.
I had a dream last night.
I was riding in a golden carriage to the palace.
- Just you? - Of course not.
You were there, too.
I was on a golden carriage, and you were on a silver carriage.
What?
Would he really call for us?
I told you not to worry.
We can quit being bodyguards for that merchant right away.
We've saved his life so many times, we could even be generals!
Great general!
-Prime minister!
You guys! Come here and help them!
The merchants have come back from heng-in.
There are lots of merchandise to transfer to storage.
What do you think we are? How can you think of us as just laborers!
What?
- Let's go, great general. - Let us go, prime minister.
Are those guys crazy? Hey! What's wrong with them?!
Prince ju-mong has returned to the palace.
And what does that have to do with you guys?
What are you so introspective about?
Nothing. Take a seat.
I heard that prince ju-mong has returned to the palace.
Really?
It's probably because lady yoo-hwa is sick.
That may not be the only reason.
His majesty allowed his return, because ju-mong has a special place in his heart.
You asked me why I spent money on something that will not profit.
Just see what a huge profit I will be making.
Did you really spend all that money just for profit?
If not, why would I?
Miss, you are too greedy.
What do you mean by greedy?
You have a relationship with prince ju-mong on one side,
and with prince dae-so on the other.
You aren't wrong about that, but it's for the company's benefit.
If, for our company's benefit, you had to choose one, which side would you take?
Well...
I don't like either one, one is useless and the other one is overconfident. Good enough?
A long time ago, I was determined to change the world,
but I failed to abide by the promise of protecting one woman.
You... must never make such a mistake.
If you're unable to even protect the loved ones at your side,
how would you be capable of protecting a kingdom of people?
Your mother...
Must be extremely wise and very beautiful.
You must protect her.
Forgive me.
I never dreamed that you would still be alive in this world...
Forgive me.
Miss...
I have to go and see ju-mong.
I have to tell him about you,
who you are, how you survived...
I must tell him everything.
No, you must not, miss.
Ju-mong's father...
Will always be the one who raised him...
Geum-wa.
Hae mo-su...
I have never done anything for him.
In what way am I fit to be his father?
Ju-mong and I will stay with you...
- For your remaining years. - Miss, you must not.
Now that I've met you again, I no longer have any regrets.
My reappearance
will only be...
A huge threat to buyeo.
For you...
For ju-mong...
And also for the person who took care of you two, geum-wa...
I must leave.
Mother...
Go get some rest.
No, don't worry about me.
Ju-mong...
Yes, mother.
Remember when I told you that you have a mission to complete?
Yes.
To complete it, you must be strong.
The hardships you face now are only minor obstacles.
Please keep in mind that you have many more major obstacles ahead of you.
Please tell me what my mission is.
It is still too early.
Once you gain the respect,
and have the ability to lead the people...
You will know.
Mother, my only mission right now is to take care you.
I will never let go of your hand
and I will never allow you to suffer again.
Huh?
I want to see your chief.
Well, he's not in right now.
Why do you always say he's not in?
Where did he go? Where exactly is he? I need to see him, hurry up and tell me.
Well, his whereabouts is a clan secret.
- I can't just tell anyone. - You little...! Secret?! That's ridiculous!
Chief!
What is it?
He's so anxious!
Seems like he's willing to die to get his hands on the method to make a stronger sword.
- Make him wait a few more days. - Yes, chief!
What will you do after a few days?
Even you don't know the secret to making a stronger sword.
It's a fraud to lure him with a lie.
Will he succumb to your will by fraudulent means.
For a merchant, a lie is a tool of the trade.
Would you like to bet on whether he will join forces with me?
I am going to bet 5 bowls of salt that he will work for you.
You bet the opposite.
I am not betting on a fraud.
That little...
Leader!
Your highness!
How have you been?
Have you returned to the palace?
Yes, with your help.
Oh my, what are you saying, I did not do anything.
I will never forget your kindness.
Your highness,
I have something to tell you in private.
Prince yong-po and the palace emissary are smuggling out swords from the iron workshop.
What should I do?
I don't know who to turn to. I am very worried.
Leader.
Yes, your highness.
Keep this matter a secret.
If anyone finds out, your life could be in danger.
I will take care of this when the time comes. Just pretend you don't know anything.
Yes, your highness.
I have been tending to my sick mother so I have not been able to visit you.
Please forgive me.
No need for apologies, is she feeling better?
Yes, much better.
I was just about to go and tell his majesty.
You must have been very worried. I will go see her as well, you may go now.
Brother,
are you really planning to let this go?
Have you already forgotten what I told you?
I will not waste my energy on harming him any longer.
I want to find more harsh ways to torture him and make him suffer.
Mother has awaken and is feeling better.
Yes, I have heard.
It was all because of your hard work.
It is with your grace, your majesty.
Ju-mong.
Yes, your majesty?
Tell me, who has been trying to kill you?
When you left the palace, you were immediately wounded and had to go into hiding.
Who were those that wanted your life so badly?
What happened outside of the palace?
Your majesty, I don't know myself.
Is there anyone that you might suspect?
No.
I saw you fighting against them. Your abilities have really become commendable.
Where did you learn it?
When I was outside the palace, I met a master who trained me.
To train you to that level in such a short time, who is this individual?
Can I meet him?
My master has already passed.
He told me he had fought against the han nation alongside your majesty.
Was your master blind?
Yes.
Your majesty,
I had indeed passed my master's letters to your majesty.
I am not sure the reason, but assasins came to the meeting place instead of your majesty
and tried to kill my master.
Do you know who my master was?
He was my comrade in the da-mul army.
Hae mo-su, your spirit and swordsmanship have been passed on to ju-mong.
This must be fate.
I will abide by the fates and complete what you had set out to accomplish.
High priestess, his majesty is requesting your presence.
For what matter?
The king has requested the presence of the whole cabinet, the queen, lady yoo-hwa, and even the three princes.
Brother, do you have any idea of what's the reason?
Since ju-mong and lady yoo-hwa have been called as well, I have a bad feeling about this.
I have called upon you all to discuss the matter of the crown prince.
Dae-so, young-po, and ju-mong, come forward.
I will be observing the three of you to determine the appropriate crown prince, starting today.
I will look at your characters, talents, and what you can offer to the people.
So far, I feel none of you are deserving of the title crown prince yet.
Use your full abilities to compete for buyeo.
Your majesty.
Why a competition?
Dae-so is the oldest, he should be the crown prince.
Her majesty is correct.
Competition for the title of crown prince is against tradition.
Please rescind your decision, your majesty.
Dae-so.
Yes, your majesty.
Do you agree?
Do you think that you should be the crown prince just because you are the eldest son?
I will comply with your majesty's wishes and compete with my brothers.
Young-po.
Yes, your majesty.
If you possess the abilities, you can become the crown prince as well. Do you understand?
But how can I be...
You are a prince of buyeo!
Have you no ambition?!
Your majesty, I will follow your orders.
Ju-mong.
Yes, your majesty.
While you were out of the palace, I had you brothers take on some tasks regarding the welfare of the country.
You will need to do that as well, what are you willing to do?
If it is appropriate, I will let you have any job you want.
Your majesty, I may sound unappreciative, but please Grant me permission to leave the palace.
Is there any reason for this?
I have been so sheltered within your palace.
I have made so many mistakes and I know what I did in the iron workshop is unforgiveable.
If you had not cast me out of the palace, I would not have learned by my past mistakes.
I still have a long way to go before I can face you as a man.
Let me go and experience the world outside.
Do as you wish.
How could you say that you will follow his majesty's order?
The position of crown prince is rightfully yours.
Why in the world do you have to compete for it?
Brother, I have no wish to be the crown prince.
How can I yearn for your position?
No, you don't have to say that.
You are a prince of buyeo and have the right to be the crown prince.
We will compete.
Brother.
Dae-so.
Mother, do not worry.
I will never lose what's mine.
Brother, say something!
Your highness, I don't know what ju-mong's intentions are,
nor why he wants to leave the palace on his own will.
What is the importance of that? I do not care if he leaves the palace or not.
I will not comply, send a messenger to my uncle.
Isn't it surprising?
A cowardly rabbit became a tiger while he was out.
He must have the spirit of general hae mo-su in him.
Is prince ju-mong hae mo-su's son?
Even if I am a priestess, how can I know if ju-mong is his son?
Only his majesty and lady yoo-hwa would know.
Yeo mi-eul...
Are you still angry with me because of hae mo-su's death?
I did it for our country so don't be angry with me anymore.
Do you agree with his majesty's decision to choose the crown prince through competition?
Before we decide if it is right or wrong,
we need to think about something else.
How could his majesty make such a big decision without consulting with me first?
If his majesty ignores me like this again in the future,
I will not let it go so easily.
Mother.
Don't say anything.
I trust your decision.
I will protect you even when I leave the palace.
You are leaving on your own will, so you can return at any time.
Don't worry about me. Just achieve your goals.
When are you leaving?
As soon as you are healthy.
Do you know who he is?
His name is ma-ga.
He is the most powerful nobleman of buyeo's sachuldo.
What is sachuldo?
Sachuldo is a land where noblemen govern under the king.
There are four noblemen,
ma-ga, wu-ga, ku-ga and cheo-ga.
Ma-ga also happens to be the queen's uncle.
Your majesty,
this year we paid ten thousand bushels of grain for the taxes
and ten thousand men were recruited for the army, and during the last few years,
we gained five thousand slaves from your battles.
It all came from your good fortune.
Your majesty, it all came from your good fortune.
Good work.
Prime minister.
Yes, your majesty?
Give him twenty fine horses.
Thank you, your majesty.
The eldest son should be crown prince of buyeo, why a competition?
I've had sleepless nights worrying about this. What is his majesty thinking?
I was shocked as well when I heard about this matter.
You should talk it over with his majesty.
Your majesty, ma-ga wishes to see you.
Let him in.
You must be tired from your trip, you should rest.
Your majesty works even at this late hour.
Who am I to be tired?
Have a seat.
What is it?
Your majesty,
I heard that you ordered a competition amongst the three princes
for the position of the crown prince.
Yes.
It is buyeo's custom for the first son to be the crown prince.
Everyone knows dae-so is qualified to be the crown prince.
So what is the reason for competition?
Not to worry. If dae-so has the ability, he will be prevail.
It is buyeo's custom for the first son to inherit the title,
even in the local district. Sachuldo will become chaotic
and I am also worried about disunity in the government.
We don't have to follow tradition.
I don't approve that the crown prince is chosen only because he is the first son.
Your majesty...
The crown prince should have the respect from both the government officials and all the people.
That is my decision. This matter is to not be spoken of further.
So you just gave in?
He was so determined that there was nothing more I could say.
Mother,
you know his majesty's personality.
Once he decides on something, he never changes his mind.
Please do not oppose his decision anymore.
I know his personality and even in competition,
I trust you will win the title of crown prince.
What worries me is that his majesty actually favors ju-mong.
I am livid with the idea of a competition with ju-mong.
Oh... ma-ri.
What is it?
Why did you come here?
Have you heard anything from prince ju-mong?
I haven't heard from him since his return to the palace.
We haven't either.
Argh, he must've forgotten about us.
What did I tell you? He wouldn't remember us once back at the palace.
I didn't think he was like that.
I thought we had hit the jackpot with him, but I was wrong!
At least you three became bodyguards of the merchant.
What about me?
Hey, is there any possibility that I can work here too?
No offence to you, but we ourselves have no status here. You are better off looking elsewhere.
Alright, you ungrateful rascals! I'm going! Argh!
Why don't you try to recommend him?
There's no use trying.
Yeah, ma-ri is right. You know what he's like.
He's always drunk. It'll only be a headache for us.
Chief! Chief!
Have you heard the news?
The king ordered a competition for the title of crown prince among the three princes.
Competition? That's absurd.
As per buyeo's tradition, the crown prince should be the first son.
What do you think?
If the news is true, this decision is to favor prince ju-mong.
Are you saying it is possible for ju-mong to become the crown prince?
The king has the power to do so.
This is getting interesting.
Since you do not wish to reveal your name, I will tell you mine.
My name is... ju-mong.
I had to hide my true identity because of personal reasons...
But I am a prince of buyeo.
Remember me. I like you.
Who are you, and why are you watching me?
You must be a new palace maid.
Which palace are you assigned to?
Your highness, I hear there will be a competition for the crown prince.
My brother, dae-so, will become the crown prince despite this competition.
I am doing all this to help dae-so.
I believe you could should be the crown prince, as you are intimidating and courageous.
Nonsense!
It is not just my opinion.
Many have been expressing similar thoughts.
Really?
Why would I lie about such a thing?
Retreat!
Hyeon-to city.
We intercepted these before they could be handed to ok-Jo.
These are consistent with the craftsmanship of buyeo.
I, governor of hyeon-to city,
had asked that you close the iron workshop in buyeo as promised,
but I have evidence that you are still making weapons and distributing them to ok-Jo illegally.
So, I hereby halt all trades, including salt, with buyeo.
The king of buyeo must come personally to hyeon-to palace
"to take responsibility and receive orders from the han nation."
What was the message?
The governor of hyeon-to city halted all trades with buyeo, including salt.
I heard that you are leaving the palace. Why do you need to do that?
I'm saddened as I will not be able to bring you liquor, while I am outside.
Don't say that, people will have the impression that I have been bought off by a few measely drinks.
Is it not true?
Your highness has a great sense of humor!
While I can no longer bring you the liquor his majesty drinks,
it is nice that I can see you more often.
Arrest the ironsmith leader.
What have I done?
Take him to his majesty.
What is the matter?
He stole weapons from the iron workshop and traded illegally with ok-Jo.
This resulted in bad relations with the han nation.
Take him!
Your highness!
- Leader! - Your highness
- your highness! - Leader!
Your highness...
Prince young-po and his uncle are smuggling the weapons out from the iron workshop.
Mo pal-mo.
Yes, your majesty?
How did the weapons from the iron workshop get traded to ok-Jo illegally?
Keep this matter a secret. If anyone finds out, your life may be in danger.
Why the silence?
Did you distribute the weapons yourself?
Your majesty,
I have dedicated my whole life to the iron workshop.
How could I possibly do such a thing?
I have no knowledge of this matter.
I believe you are loyal, mo pal-mo,
but the fact is, weapons were smuggled out of the iron workshop.
How do you explain this?
I only sent the weapons to the military headquarters.
There is now way for it to have been distributed from the iron workshop, your majesty.
Then, was it distributed from the military headquarters?
Your majesty, that is absolutely, positively impossible.
Your majesty, I did not believe it when I heard the rumours either, I am ashamed that such a matter can occur.
I will thoroughly investigate this matter.
I will solve this matter as soon as possible, your majesty.
Palace emissary, make sure you find the person responsible.
Yes, your majesty.
Your majesty, finding the culprit is important,
however resolving relations with the han nation should take priority.
Other necessities should wait.
The dependence we have on the salt trades with the han nation is of dire importance to people.
We can try to get salt from ok-Jo.
Do you think the han nation will tolerate that seeing as ok-Jo is where the weapons are being smuggled to?
Furthermore, they would have already blocked that route.
Your majesty, salt is of the utmost importance to the people.
You must go to hyeon-to city and speak with them.
Did his majesty say he was going to go to hyeon-to city?
With his character, he would never go to hyeon-to city.
Then this situation will become disastrous. Salt will not be able to pass through.
Who caused this chaos?
- Brother, you must investigate this matter. - Yes, your majesty.
You imbecile!
How could you have let this happen? I don't care what happens to you, but don't get me involved!
Your highness, what brings you here?
I've committed an unforgivable error.
You scum!
Please forgive me. Please spare my life.
How dare you ask for anything?
Upon my death, you will have no assurance that the mouths of my workers will stay shut.
You might also be in trouble.
Are you threatening me?
My life is already in your hands. I only said it, as I am worried about your well-being.
Get rid of all evidence and make sure your workers keep quiet.
Do you understand?
Yes, I do. Please trust me.
I forgot you were there too.
If you say one word of this, I will kill you.
Prime minister.
Yes, your majesty?
Do you think I should go to hyeon-to city?
You musn't. Imagine the humiliation your majesty will suffer there.
But, there is no other way to solve the salt issue.
What is it?
Your majesty, allow me to go to hyeon-to city and speak with governor Yang-jeong.
Do you have a plan?
Nothing in particular. I will explain what happened and try to find out his intentions.
He has no right to order your majesty to go there personally.
I will take on the humiliation on behalf of your majesty instead.
Your majesty, please allow prince dae-so to go. I will accompany him.
Mother. It's me, ju-mong.
Come in.
Dae-so and the prime minister are going to hyeon-to city.
I also have heard the news.
If dae-so resolves the problem, he will be acknowledged by his majesty.
What are you going to do?
It is time for me to leave the palace now.
Prince dae-so went himself to hyeon-to city, to resolve the salt shortage.
Seems the king is quite anxious about this matter.
- Chief... - Come in.
Yes.
What is it?
The people are reacting to the news about the halt of the salt trade.
What do you mean, reacting?
They are fighting over the salt.
One bowl of salt is the same value as one roll of silk now!
I knew salt was valuable but I never thought this would happen.
There may even be a riot.
Salt is truly buyeo's achilles heel.
What do you mean?
Having a stable salt supply is the best way to build a strong nation.
Buyeo has never been able to achieve this.
They always received their salt from the han nation and ok-Jo.
That is why the people are suffering so, it's from the halt of the salt trade.
Why don't we sell the salt we got from do-chi last time, wouldn't that bring a large profit?
Nonsense!
At a time like this, that would be a very foolish and dangerous move.
Do not act impulsively. Observe and be patient.
- Brother! - Your highness!
- How have you been? - Fine!
- Congratulations on returning to the palace! - Congratulations, your highness!
Thank you.
What did I tell you? I told you my dream would come true.
What dream?
- Ma-ri was riding a golden... - Oh, nothing.
We don't have any skills, but we will be loyal to you, if you give us a position.
We will support you with our lives.
I want to stay with you.
- Great general! - Prime minister!
I left the palace again.
I will be living outside the palace now.
Live outside the palace? What do you mean?
What brings you here, your highness?
We have heard of your return to the palace. Congratulations, your highness.
I have a request for chief yeon ta-bal.
Anything, your highness.
Please allow me to be a worker in your trade clan.
Poh Kim.
Haemosu was forced to his death
this...
Is heaven and earth's plan for the future of buyeo
heaven and earth
stop it
I won't discuss state affairs
with yeo mi-eul again
contact all ladies divine of the saohuldo
tell them I'm calling an assembly
I want to learn the skills...
Not in my status as a prince
but as a worker
please accept him
how can a governor-general insult a prince?
The more impatient daeso becomes
the more adamant he will be to me
his majesty buried haemosu in secret
where is his grave?
When I arrived at the cave
I discovered that the dae mool bow
has already been broken
don't waste your life away
do you want to fulfil a great mission with me'?