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Your highness always thought that king geum-wa was your biological father.
But in truth, your highness' biological father is someone else.
What do you mean?
Your highness' biological father is not king geum-wa...
But general hae mo-s...
Episode 23
at that time, prince geum-wa and general hae mo-su were leading the da-mul army...
And were getting ready for the battle against the han army.
At that time, I felt that general hae mo-su would threaten the future of buyeo.
I thought that even if we were to come out victorious against the han army...
Those gojoseon refugees and the people in buyeo would then follow general hae mo-su...
And proclaim general hae mo-su as king.
I and advisor bu deuk-bul, managed to persuade the late king to...
Plot with the han army to betray general hae mo-su at the Eve of the battle.
General hae mo-su, lost his eyes at that point.
We thought general hae mo-su was killed by the han army, but he came back one day to buyeo.
Thus I, imprisoned general hae mo-su inside the cave prison.
Thereafter, he was just waiting until his life was up.
But, even I, the high priestess have no control over destiny made by the heavens.
Your highness has met your biological father, general hae mo-su,
and even managed to learn fighting techniques from general hae mo-s...
This isn't something coincidental.
All of these, are the sins I have brought upon general hae mo-su and your highness.
Even if your highness kills me,
I am more than willing to accept the punishment ordered out by your highness.
On this world...
Do you know what is the strongest weapon?
It is not steel swords.
It is the fearless desire and the will to fight to the death.
The da-mul army was like that.
Then, the strong da-mul army,
how did it vanish from the memories of the people?
Was it defeated by the han army?
The reason behind the failure of the da-mul army was because of my stupidity.
During the battle against the han army,
before the Eve of the battle, I fell into a trap,
a well-planned trap by others.
Because of that, the da-mul army was vanquished.
My eyes and the woman I loved was lost at that moment.
Didn't I say before that I didn't know why I was imprisoned here?
Actually, I know the reason.
It is me who have imprisoned myself here.
I destroyed my own army.
It was my responsibility.
I told the woman I loved that I would take care of her,
for the rest of my life, but I failed her.
That is why I sentenced myself, to self-imprisonment.
How many arrows were on target?
Only three.
It's very good already.
The day when the bow becomes part of your hand, you would be able to get all of them on target.
Looks like the fate between you and the bow, is deeper than mine.
I must be like my father, the king.
My mother named me jumong, because I have inherited the genes from my father who was a skilled Archer.
Ju-mong,
yes.
In the past, I had a goal to achieve something huge.
But I couldn't even fulfill my promise to a woman.
You, must not be like that.
If you can't even protect the people around you,
how are you going to protect hundreds and thousands of citizens?
Your mother must be, very virtuous, and a beautiful woman.
You must protect her.
Father.
Father!
Father!!!
Brother, high priestess yeo mi-eul has left.
We must go along with the momentum and finish ju-mong off.
What are you talking about now?
Care and precaution must be taken when finishing ju-mong off.
What are you thinking of doing, tell me now.
It's nothing much. There's no need for brother to be involved.
My brother is going to be the crown prince, how can I get his hands dirty?
Leave the dirty deeds to me.
Brother should just maintain his crown prince stance.
Really?
Are you confident?
I'm the one who got yeo mi-eul, the only person to have equal power with the king, out of the palace.
What's there to worry about? Please believe me.
Ju-mong...
Your face is very pale, is anything wrong?
Mother.
Father, how did you know him?
Didn't I tell you before?
When the han army was escorting me to hyeon-to city after exterminating the ha-baek clan,
the king saved me just as I was facing death.
Why was the ha-baek clan exterminated by the han army?
This, I will tell you in the future.
Mother,
before you knew the king, wasn't there anyone you liked?
Why do you ask this all of a sudden?
Don't tell me, so seo-no has someone else in mind aside from you?
It's not that.
Your majesty, prince ju-mong is here.
Let him in.
What's the matter?
I came to see mother.
So I figured I would also drop by and see your majesty.
Very well. Come, take a seat.
Come, let's drink.
Last time, the skills you displayed during the prince's competition,
really made me and the officials amazed.
Especially your archery skills, it was close to god-like status.
My mother named me ju-mong,
so that I would learn from father... your majesty's exceptional archery skills.
Is that so?
Don't believe what king geum-wa says.
Although it seems like he is looking out for you, your highness,
but he could at any time turn against you, your highness who have no blood-ties with him.
Do not say such things against the king!
Before I betrayed him, he definitely wouldn't desert me.
Your highness, who are the ones that killed general hae mo-su?
It was prince dae-so and young-po.
King geum-wa knows the truth.
Even though king geum-wa knows the truth,
has he ever punished prince dae-so and young-po?
Because they are his sons, that's why king geum-wa is helpless to do anything.
A penny for your thoughts?
Ah, nothing.
Come, have another cup.
I will take my leave now.
It's already quite late.
Please rest now.
How long are you going to continue staying at yeon tal-ba's trade clan?
I can understand that you want to learn more about the intricacies of the world.
But as a prince, to maintain the dignity of the royalty, you mustn't stay too long at the trade clan.
Find a suitable time and return to the palace.
Yes.
Brother.
Where have you been? We have been looking for you the whole day.
Just like what brother predicted, do-chi has sent a message over.
This is really good to eat.
Then again, why are they not here yet?
They should be here soon.
Chief.
You're here, your highness.
If there's anything, it should be you who is looking for us right?
How dare you have the prince at your Beck and call!
I didn't feel it was appropriate either.
But if you were anxious, you should be the one taking the initiative.
Bu-young is here with me, getting along well.
Where is bu-young?
If she is hurt, I will not let you off easily!
Ah! My friend!
Bu-young was my property in the first place.
I was only retrieving what I lost earlier.
So whether my item is hurt or not, it has nothing to do with you at all.
What? You scoundrel!
Oh-yi!
Crazy man!
How much money do you want? I can give you any amount.
Bring bu-young here now.
This time, I'm not using money to do this transaction.
Then, what do you want?
Your highness should be very clear, whatever I say,
although it comes from my mouth, but it's not my intention at all.
So, the person fixing the conditions of this transaction...
Since it's my condition, I'll tell him myself.
Your highness, you're here.
My condition is very simple.
Withdraw from the crown prince competition and I will immediately release bu-young.
You were wrong wanting to become the crown prince and joining the competition anyway.
The eldest son should be the crown prince naturally.
Even if the king wants us to compete, you are only the king second wife's son
and wanting to become the crown prince, is that reasonable?
Thus, looking at your status and wanting to be in the competition,
means you are oblivious to me and brother's presence and looking down on us right?
You had better give up.
Then, I will release bu-young immediately.
Ah! I'm going crazy!
Brother, is that reasonable?
How can they demand you to withdraw from the crown prince competition?
Brother, you had better not care about this.
We will now fight our way inside and rescue bu-young!
Brother.
Brother also knows a lot about prince young-po's weaknesses like weapons smuggling, and all that.
He is so despicable, let's not care so much now.
Let's report this to the king immediately.
If the prince withdraws from the competition...
I don't think bu-young would agree to it.
- There's no problems right? - Yes, chief.
If you let off your guard, there's no knowing what she might do. So, you must watch over her carefully.
Yes!
Bu-young...
You just hang on for a little more, I will release you soon.
Ah, right!
Do you want to know the terms behind letting you go?
The term is prince ju-mong must withdraw from the crown prince competition.
Prince young-po's plan is all thanks to you this time.
Will prince ju-mong agree to prince young-po's proposal?
I really would like to know.
Ah, what is this wretch doing now!?
Can't you just stay there and don't move.
You stupid wretch!
- Watch over her carefully! - Yes.
So, have you thought over carefully?
I will follow what brother said.
Do you really mean it?
I will tell the king clearly.
You had better let bu-young off quickly.
You had better not say this to father.
Bu-young is still in my hands.
What's the matter?
Your majesty...
From now on, I would like to withdraw from the crown prince competition.
Please give your approval.
Withdrawing from the crown prince competition...
What's your reason behind this decision?
From the beginning, I shouldn't have been in the competition.
I have neither the capability nor the calibre to compete against my two brothers.
I only competed because it was the king's decree.
The crown prince position...
Since history, has always gone to the eldest son.
If I continue to be in the competition, I am afraid it would lead to more confusion in the royalty.
Weren't you doing very well?
Are there any other reasons?
No.
There's no other reason.
I have already stated that I won't consider whether it's the first or concubine consort.
I only want to pick the person with the best capability to be the crown prince.
Please do not think about other things and continue.
Your majesty...
Please approve my request.
Is this really what you want, with no regrets?
Yes.
Through the crown prince competition, you were able to display an impressive aspect of yourself.
How could you give up now?
I'm really disappointed in you.
I'm really sorry.
Is ju-mong really at the court session?
Yes, your majesty.
I have just returned from the palace emissary's place.
There you go, look, mother.
I really can't believe it.
He was leading the competition all the time, why did he give up now?
That's right, you might not know what ju-mong is thinking of and have been duped by him.
Why can't you believe my words?
How could he have withdrawn for no reason?
All of this is due to my plan which forced him to withdraw.
Your majesty.
What's the matter?
Prince ju-mong has withdrawn from the crown prince competition.
- Is this for real? - Yes.
That's what he said to the king and all the officials, I ran over to tell you.
Now you should believe me.
Didn't I say I would be able to do it?
Every time you keep on saying I'm a useless person and gradually not believing me,
but this matter involving ju-mong, brother didn't even manage to achieve it...
Mother, if I set myself on achieving something, I am be able to do it.
What did you say?
Heard that prince ju-mong told the king that he would withdraw from the crown prince competition.
What's the reason behind it? There must be a reason!
I can see that you didn't have such an idea yet last night.
What's the reason behind this sudden decision?
Withdrawing from the crown prince competition, what's your true reason behind it, please tell me.
I have no other reasons.
Everything I said just now was true.
Did dae-so or young-po threaten you?
Something like this must have happened, this I know.
But in times like this, you should be able to overcome this threat.
It's not like that.
Then, what exactly is the reason?
I don't want to be the one to cause confusion in the royalty.
I placed so much trust in you...
But you betrayed my expectations towards again.
Alright then, you can leave now.
Ju-mong.
Why did you suddenly take this decision?
Please tell me now.
Tell you what?
Why was ha-baek clan exterminated?
What's the goal I have to achieve, please tell me.
Ju-mong.
General hae mo-su, was my father, is that true?
How did you know about this?
Why didn't you tell me earlier?
Why didn't you tell me earlier?!!!
I lived a lie.
Please tell me.
My father was living in a cave prison without any sunlight for 20 years.
And I, being childish, only cared about playing around with palace girls and lived for nothing for so many years.
I didn't even call him "father" once...
And let him pass away tragically, what should I do?
Death alone will not be able to atone for my unfilial sin.
What should I do with this regret?!
The first time I saw hae mo-su...
I didn't know that was hae mo-s...
What are you standing there for?
- Come and help me. - Yes.
At that point, he was being hunted by the han army.
And because we saved him, my father and the entire ha-baek clan were killed.
Before I met him...
In my heart, I revered him, the one who saved gojoseon refugees and had love for him.
Because I saved him, our fates became entangled, and this was suppose to be a happy thing.
As long as I was with him, no matter how tough it was,
I vowed to be with him, and build the world that he dreamt of.
Maybe my wish was heard by the gods,
and I was pregnant with his baby.
But on the Eve of the battle against the han army...
He left.
And you are the baby. I couldn't tell him in time that I had you,
and I had to let him leave us.
After you were born,
then I realize that your father's death was planned by the late king.
Thus I,
carried you back to buyeo palace...
Hoping that you would be able to take revenge on buyeo and the han dynasty for your father's death.
And hoping that you would complete what your father had dreamt of accomplishing.
Raising you up carefully...
But during that long period...
That person was inside a prison.
I would never have dreamt of it.
I will not let mother have any regrets.
What father had not managed to accomplish, I will accomplish it for him.
- Chief. - What's the matter?
Prince ju-mong declared that he was withdrawing from the crown prince competition
in front of king geum-wa and all the officials.
Is that the truth?
Yes.
What's the reason behind his withdrawal?
This, I do not know yet.
If he becames the crown prince, there would be so many things we can collaborate on.
This is really...
Definitely, must have some unexpected plans.
Plans? Then why didn't he tell us anything?
He must have his reasons. Let's just wait.
If it was like what mari said, that would be good.
What's the reason behind him withdrawing from the crown prince competition?
That, that is... better leave it to the his highness to tell you personally.
Tell me quickly.
Actually, it's because of bu-young.
The girl who is working at do-chi's trade group?
Yes.
Do-chi and prince young-po conspired to kidnap bu-young.
They said if he didn't withdraw from the crown prince competition, they would kill bu-young.
Is it really, because of the girl, that we see him withdrawing from the crown prince competition?
It's the truth.
That girl, bu-young, won't she regret that he would be withdrawing from the crown prince competition?
Is she such an important person to the prince?
The prince does like bu-young...
But how do we know what he really feels inside his heart?
Miss, you had better go ask him yourself.
You are now free to go anywhere you want to.
What are you doing?
Quickly say thanks to prince young-po.
This wretch really...
This is really a surprise.
Everything is moving according to what your highness has planned.
Now that prince ju-mong has left...
What's left now is to change the situation and your highness will become the crown prince.
Crown prince.
I will not forget your contributions.
As long as everything goes according to plan, all the trade rights in buyeo will go to you.
Many thanks to you, crown prince.
Ah, this is really!
Bu-young!
Bu-young! Bu-young!
You were released?
Did the prince really withdraw from the crown prince competition?
If it wasn't for that, you wouldn't have been released.
Ah, these rotten bastards!
All of our hard work was for nothing.
We can only suffer in silence.
This is so infuriating that I can't stand it. I really can't stand it!
I must see the prince.
Oh-yi, where is the prince?
In the palace.
It's all because of me.
If I knew the prince would do this, I would be better off dead.
Why must you die?!
You can tell me now, exactly what did you use to force ju-mong to withdraw?
Do you really want to know?
Then, I will say it then.
Didn't we make use of bu-young in the past and turned oh-yi to our side?
Wasn't that girl snatched back by them later?
It's not like that. I snatched her back again.
Then what happened?
This bu-young was a girl that ju-mong played with until she was expelled from the palace.
Perhaps because of this, ju-mong is particularly caring towards her.
So I used this girl as a bait and made a deal with ju-mong.
Just simply by using this girl to complete the deal?
What simply?
I had found out ju-mong's weak-spot.
Withdrawing from the crown prince competition just because of this girl?
It's not simply!
No matter how I think about it, that fellow could not have withdrawn from the competition just because of that girl.
I also don't quite buy the story, but the withdrawal is a fact.
Even if he has other reasons, it would mean that something bad has happened to him.
We can't let go of this good opportunity and quickly get the approval of his majesty...
To let you sit on the throne as the crown prince.
Right now, I am more concerned with developing more advanced weapons.
This is really a life-long wish of the king.
If you can solve this problem, it would be an even greater contribution than finding the salt mountain.
And buyeo would also be able to stand up against the han dynasty as well.
Have you really found the way?
Actually, I have made a deal with Yang-jeong.
I have requested from Yang-jeong the technique to develop steel weapons.
Yang-jeong in return wants me to marry his daughter.
Chief!
Ah! Chief!
Have you added the right quantity of lime powder?
Yes! I added six kilogrammes of it and the density is just right.
What's the result after mixing lime powder with Clay?
Although I have done what you have said but it is still not as tough as the han's.
I'm sorry.
Chief.
What's the reason? Why did it turn out like this?
I have never seen through the prince's mind, how would I know?
Why are you so hard on me day and night?
It's all for the sake of seeing the prince becoming the crown prince. That's why I have been so hard on you everyday.
Why didn't he discuss it with me at all?! How could he do this, how could he do this to me?!
That's right. Damn! Damn!
Where's the prince right now? I must ask him in person.
Are you mo pal-mo, the iron-Smith leader?
- That's right. - Prince young-po is looking for you.
You were looking for me?
Mo pal-mo...
You had better not lie to me when I start asking you questions.
Please ask me.
I understand that you have some idea regarding finding the technique to develop steel weapons.
What is that?
Idea?
Who told you this?
There has not been any developements.
I already know everything, why won't you admit it?
You seem to be still behind ju-mong.
Ju-mong is nothing right now.
How could I tell you anything when I really don't know anything?
Although I have been trying my best, but I have yet to discover the way to develop steel weapons.
You idiot!
Didn't you create a sword that was able to stand up against a han's sword but didn't report to the king?
But you secretly told this to ju-mong instead.
Do you know what a big mistake you have made?!
There is nothing of that sort.
Do you really want to die?!
You had better spill it now!
My lady.
His majesty is looking for you.
Do you know the reason behind ju-mong giving up on the crown prince competition?
I don't believe his reasons for his withdrawal fom the crown prince competition.
What is the real reason?
I also didn't hear of any other reasons.
That's why I'm very disappointed right now as well.
He didn't tell you as well.
I want to let buyeo become a great nation...
Eliminating the prejudice of first and concubine consort and also the practice of the eldest son ascending the throne,
and through a competition, select the most appropriate person to become the crown prince.
What ju-mong has done to show us his abilities has really surprised me, and also raised my expectations.
That's why, although he was lacking in experience, I still let him become a special ambassador.
But I never thought that he would be such a disappointment to me.
I'm sorry.
In the hearts of the people in buyeo, yeo mi-eul's image is deeply-etched in their hearts.
They don't even want to acknowledge ma oo-ryeong high priestess.
This is really a problematic issue.
There is only one solution now.
What is it?
We must find ways to destroy the image of yeo mi-eul high priestess that is still in their hearts.
We must tell the people of what wrong doings yeo mi-eul high priestess has done.
What wrong doings?
There are no wrong doings. We must create them.
You can't do that!
I won't frame yeo mi-eul who has done no wrong.
You wretch!
Do you still think that the buyeo high priestess is yeo mi-eul?!
Don't say anymore.
- So-ryeong. - Yes.
We won't force you.
Your own clan people, you just account for them.
Then I will take my leave now.
What should we do with that girl?
When the time comes, I will remove her.
The queen is here.
Invite her in quickly.
You're here.
I heard that prince ju-mong has withdrawn from the competition.
All this is because of what ma oo-ryeong high priestess has done.
It was nothing. I didn't do much.
Since ma oo-ryeong became the owner of the divination palace,
everything has been progressing smoothly for me and dae-so.
If this is not the power of ma oo-ryeong high priestess, what else could it be?
We would still need your help in future.
That is without question.
What is this?
A little appreciation, please accept.
Ah, this is really such a demoralizing matter.
How could he just give up on the competition?
Isn't this spraying the dinner table with dust?
If prince ju-mong continues staying in our trade clan, he will become a burden.
So you are saying we should dismiss him?
If we continue to allow prince ju-mong to stay in our trade clan, we won't be able to make any benefits now.
- Isn't that right, brother? - That's right.
Casting away the loss, a must first goal...
Afterall, he's the one that seo so-no likes.
Brother.
Where have you been?
We asked mu-song in the palace for your news, but with no success.
We were really worried that something had happened to you.
I went for a stroll.
Your highness.
I am so lowly, yet I became a burden on you, I really feel like dying.
I beg of you to change your position.
Bu-young.
I have no regrets with the decision I've made.
No one will make life difficult again in future, so go on and live your life.
I blocked your highness' path. How can I be happy?
Giving up on the crown prince competition, the reason is definitely not because of you.
It's because, there's no reason for me to compete anymore.
So, please don't worry about me.
Your highness.
Bu-young.
Marry me.
I can't let you meet with danger anymore.
Let me protect you.
Your brother and sister, I will also take good care of them.
That's right.
Listen to what oh-yi said.
In oh-yi's eyes, there's only you.
He will make your life happy.
That's right, that's right.
After the both of you get married and have a baby, then bu-young will not even need to lift a finger.
And us being the baby's uncles, will help raising him up.
Isn't that right, mari?
Of course.
Prince ju-mong seems to be at the trade group now, aren't you going over to look for him?
Why did he withdraw? I really want to know.
Quickly go and ask.
What's so important to know about it, he must have his own reasons.
Who are the ones that killed general hae mo-su?
It was prince dae-so and young-po.
King geum-wa knows the truth.
But, even though king geum-wa knows the truth,
has he ever punished prince dae-so and young-po?
Because they are his sons, that's why king geum-wa is helpless to do anything.
Even now, you still stand by your decision?
You see, we have taken a long and hard way to come until this stage,
don't you find it a pity?
There's no need to talk about integrity with do-chi and prince young-po.
Since we have already rescued bu-young, let's just treat this like nothing ever happened?
Your highness, it's gye-pil.
This girl is really...
Ah, when did you come?
This is what the girl, bu-young wants me to hand to your highness.
I will be taking my brother and sister along with me and leave buyeo.
I'm of such a lowly status and yet my heart has your highness in it. In this, I'm already wrong.
I'm unable to see your highness for the last time because of my sin, please forgive me.
I also want to say sorry to oh-yi, hyeop-Bo and mari for not being able to accept their kind intentions.
Till my death,
I will pray for your highness well-being.
What's the matter?
Take a look.
This fella, he can't read.
Bu-young has left buyeo with her brother and sister.
Oh-yi!
Bu-young! Bu-young!
Let's go.
Bu-young! Bu-young!
Bu-young!
Miss.
I'm ju-mong.
Please come in.
What's the matter?
Miss,
I've something to say to you.
If you want to say that you withdraw from the crown prince competition because of the girl, bu-young...
Then there's no need to say anything.
You were saving a life, so naturally you can do that.
Miss...
I want to leave buyeo.
Why?
Is it because of some matter?
Now, I cannot say anything.
Although I am going to leave temporarily,
but in my heart, I want to hand this over to miss before I leave.
Poh Kim.
What strange matter?
The water in sachuldo's Wells
has turned into blood water
I am here to close the deal
has the prince decided to accept my terms?
There has been news that
troops from the ham's army
are now on the road to hyeon to
did jumong give up on the competition...
Because of general haemosu?
I hear the sorrowful howl of the three-legged bird
my father has forsaken his life
to embark on this arduous journey
just what attracted him to take this path?
Why did he choose this path?
I will ponder, over and over again
because it was a sneak ambush
I didn't know who they were
or their numbers
just who were those rascals?
Who would dare oppose the iron cavalry?