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Episode 28

- My lady! - My lady!

Where are you?

Answer me, my lady!

My lady!

My lady!

My lady!

Answer us, my lady!

Brother, this is the lady's bow.

Is this really hers?

Then she must have fallen not captured by the enemy.

It's a very high cliff.

She may not have made it.

She's alive.

She's got to be near by.

And she may be injured.

Spread out and search every inch of this area!

Yes, sir!

My lady! Lady Sungdeok!

Gang...

My lady! My lady!

My lady! My lady!

My lady! My lady!

My lady!

Lady Sungdeok... Lady Sungdeok, is it?

Try it again and I'll kill you.

I don't care that you're royalty. Do you understand?

Let's go!

It's been a while, Drillmaster Gang.

Where did you go?

We were at the Jurchen village seeking information,

just in case the lady was taken north.

So did you get any leads?

Commander is there any news?

Yes, there's huge news.

Has the lady been found?

No, a messenger is here from Seogyeong.

His Highness the king has summoned us.

The king?

Yes. He's going to reward us for winning the war.

I could go alone since I'm the commander of this garrison,

but I'm taking you all with me out of generosity.

What do you mean?

We're not going anywhere until the lady is found.

But it's the king's order.

I don't care whose order it is.

Finding the lady is our top priority.

Drillmaster Gang,

there's a limit to the scope of search we can conduct ourselves.

Wouldn't it be wiser to inform the king and rally his soldiers for this search?

That's right.

We don't have the manpower to search these vast hills.

We need the king's help.

Brother, they have a point. Let's do it.

What?

Are you telling me that the main army has retreated?

Yes, sir.

Supreme Commander had no choice when he heard the news of defeat in Ahnyoongjin.

I'm to blame. I'm to blame...

What's even worse is that we ended up

ceding ownership of the 65 mile stretch of land east of the Yalu to Goryeo.

What?

What did you say?

Excellent news!

Just deserts for invading our land!

My lady!

I was going to take you back in one piece,

but you give me no choice. I warned you.

So where is the Supreme Commander?

He's headed for Bonghwang Fort for now.

We better hurry.

Tie them both up to a horse.

Yes, sir!

Let's go!

Why not?

I'm Yi Hyunoon, the garrison commander of Ahnyoongjin.

We defeated the Khitans!

As I said,

we can't confirm the identity of these two Khitans.

All of us serve Lady Sungdeok of Myeongbok Palace.

They fought in Ahnyoongjin as well.

I still can't allow Jurchens entry to see the king.

This is so damn difficult!

Then just let us in without them.

His Highness is waiting for me right now.

Come on!

Guess we have no choice.

Go to Myeongbok Palace and wait for us there.

Lady Sungdeok?

My sister is missing?

Yes, Your Highness.

Oh, no. What happened?

She chased the fleeing enemy deep into the woods...

and she disappeared.

Then perhaps she was captured by the enemy.

We don't think so.

Her bow was found at the bottom a cliff.

We fear she might have fallen.

A cliff?

Yes, Your Highness.

But her body has not been found, so she could be alive.

Your Highness,

I ask you to give us your men and allow us to expand the search

to Oonju Bakju and Gaju as well.

Lady Sungdeok has to be alive.

Yes, I will.

Of course I will. I must.

Are you the garrison commander of Ahnyoongjin?

Yes, Chief Minister.

And my household...

I'm the son of Yi Gu, who served in the Ministry of Personnel

as a chief duty officer.

I see.

Yes, I've met your father.

It's an honor.

And it's an indescribable honor to stand before you, my almighty King!

You're radiant, Your Highness!

Which one of you might be the son of Balhae's last prince,

Dae Gwanghyun?

My name is Dae Dosu.

Yes, I see.

You've redressed the grief of your royal ancestors.

Good work.

It was possible only because officers like Captain Yu and his soldiers

fought bravely against the enemy.

What's your background, Captain Yu?

My name is Yu Bang.

My grandfather was General Yu Geumpil

who closely served King Taejo.

General Yu Geumpil?

The grandson of one of Goryeo's Founding Warriors is holding the low rank of captain?

My clan was crushed with purging of the gentry during Gwangjong's reign.

Your Highness, reward them kindly for their achievement in this war.

Of course.

Not only will I advance you in rank,

but I'll also reward each of you with land befitting your merit.

Your Highness, may I have permission to speak?

Hush! You're a woman!

That's alright.

We both lived at the same palace growing up.

Cheon Hyangbi, isn't it?

Yes, Your Highness.

Speak. What do you wish to tell me?

My lady! My lady!

My lady!

My lady!

My lady!

My lady!

Is this true?

Answer the question!

Is it true that you tried to surrender to the enemy without fighting?

No, it wasn't like that.

Your Highness, I was just trying to minimize casualties... and... um...

Oh, yes! My plan was to act like we're giving up and catch them off guard.

Silence.

Speak, Drillmaster Gang.

Is it true that Yi Hyunoon's intent was to surrender to the Khitans?

It's true, Your Highness.

If it wasn't for Lady Sungdeok he would've surrendered to the Khitans,

and we would not have this victory.

Why are you all doing this to me?

You coward!

Aren't you ashamed of yourself?

This is a crime deserving of death!

Your Highness, please have mercy!

Please spare my life, Your Highness. I made a mistake.

You should be punished and made an example of,

but I'll grant mercy as this battle ended in victory!

But you'll be reduced to the rank of captain,

so pay the price for your mistake on your own.

Thank you, I mean..., your grace is immeasurable, Your Highness!

Colonel Dae Dosu, Captain Yu Bang,

Lieutenants Kim Hoon and Choe Ji,

each of you will receive

elevation in rank by one grade for your distinguished services.

Your grace is immeasurable, Your Highness!

Drillmaster Gang,

it's been a while since the last time we saw each other.

Yes, Your Highness.

I know you're disconcerted right now.

But I'd like to reward you for your services to this state,

so speak your wish.

Your Highness,

all I wish is

to find

Lady Sungdeok.

Is that so?

Yes.

Your Highness,

my only work in this war was

following the lady's orders.

So it's only fitting that

my reward be given to Lady Sungdeok,

when she's found.

Your Highness,

it appears it's Lady Sungdeok's hidden efforts

that enabled us to lead this war to victory.

We must find her

even if that means calling on your entire army.

Yes.

I feel as you do, Chancellor Choe.

Chief Minister.

Yes, Your Highness.

Rally the royal army.

Search every inch of the north and do whatever it takes to find Lady Sungdeok.

Yes, Your Highness.

Lady Sungdeok is my younger sister.

She must be found.

Your grace is immeasurable, Your Highness.

Unbelievable work, Vice Minister Gang.

I think you're the reason why we won this war.

- Don't you agree, gentlemen? - Indeed.

We almost fell for the enemy's trick,

but Vice Minister Gang saved us with his keen insight and good judgment.

He's the hero in this war.

No, I didn't do anything extraordinary.

It's Commander Seo's powerful presence

and eloquent speech that we owe this to,

and of course the soldiers of Ahnyoongjin

who fought bravely against the enemy.

Such modesty is unnecessary on a day like this.

I heard about your remarkable work in Yunju Fort as well.

How can you say you didn't do anything extraordinary?

Oh, I know.

I'm already afraid that...

I'm going to end up losing my Minister of Military position.

How about it, Sir Gang?

Why don't you join me in the Ministry of Military?

No, thank you, sir.

I don't even want to think about wars and battles anymore.

You want me to do that for a career? No, thank you.

Just the thought of it makes me shudder.

Hey, buddy. Will you hurry up?

What? How dare you...

How dare he what?

We're the same rank now. What's the problem, Captain Yi?

Thank your lucky stars that all you got is a demotion.

If I were the king,

I would've thrown you in prison.

Wouldn't you?

Prison? I would've cut off his head.

You little bastards! Do you want to die?

You Bang, you runt! Are you going to treat me like this too?

Runt?

Starting today I'm a colonel, your direct superior.

Do you want to die right here for insulting a superior?

We've no time for this.

We must round up the troops and continue the search, so let's get moving.

Yes, sir.

Bastards...

Alright, watch out you bastards. I'll definitely get back at you for today's hell.

What are you waiting for?

Move your arse!

Let's go in.

What's wrong?

I don't know if coming here is the right thing to do.

Shouldn't we be back there with the troops searching for master?

I've already talked to the chief.

The tribe is sending out a search party as well,

so don't worry so much.

Do you think he's gone, brother?

Not if there is divine destiny.

Let's keep our faith.

Drillmaster Yi, how have you been?

You're back!

Are you injured at all?

No, as you can see.

Drillmaster Yi, I'm hurt.

You're so happy to see my brother, but I'm invisible to you.

No, don't be silly.

Where are the others? The lady?

The lady and Foreman Kim are missing?

Yes.

Oh no! How could this happen?

The war is over and they're missing.

Oh, my dear lady!

Please stop, Father.

But what if something terrible has happened to the lady?

If she's gone...

Don't even say things like that!

Lady Sungdeok is a strong woman.

That's right. Try not to worry so much.

I'm sure the lady is alright.

She'll survive wherever she might be.

I'm sure of it.

My lady!

My lady! My lady!

My lady!

Where are you, my lady!

- My lady! - My lady!

My lady!

Master!

Master!

Master!

Master!

Master!

[Bonghwang Fort, Liaodong]

Sir, Yelu Dilie and Yelu Wuji are back.

Send them in.

Forgive me, Supreme Commander.

Fool!

What are you doing back here alive?

You should've killed yourself and saved your honor!

You've ruined everything!

You couldn't conquer a fort that had less than 1,000 troops,

and you completely disgraced me!

I sought to reclaim the Old Goguryeo territory

and ended up losing the six provinces east of Yalu, all because of you!

I'm sorry, sir.

Do you think "I'm sorry" is going to undo what you've done?

The Empress Dowager is coming here as we speak.

Pardon? The Empress Dowager?

That's right, fool. It's all over.

You and I will both be executed.

Sir, I think...

I might know a way to get through this.

What's that?

Is this the woman?

Yes, sir.

And you're certain she's royalty?

Yes.

Goryeoans called her Lady Sungdeok.

Are you certain? Lady Sungdeok?

Yes, I heard them too.

Sir, Lady Sungdeok is the Goryeoan King's younger sister.

Not only that, her son is the heir to the next throne.

Is that right?

Come in, Sir Gang.

I've been waiting for you.

Have you fared well, Prince Song?

Is there any news of my mother?

Why won't you answer me?

The royal army has searched every inch of the north for the past month,

but Lady Sungdeok has not been found.

Still?

I'm afraid so.

Your Highness,

we're doing everything we can.

If she's alive, we'll find her.

She wanted

to realize King Taejo's dream together.

And I promised her that we would.

Your Highness, we aren't giving up.

But

even if

we fail to bring her home...

You stay strong and continue her work.

That's what she would want you to do.

Mother, it's a burden too heavy for me to bear alone.

Please come back to me.

Please come back.

I fear the worst has happened to Lady Sungdeok.

Your Highness, don't lose hope.

Your men are searching hard for her.

They'll bring you good news soon.

No. It's already been a month.

We've been searching for over a month.

Your Highness...

She begged me to mind the northern frontier

and strengthen our military against foreign invasion, but I ignored her.

You were too busy

with domestic concerns to attend to the northern frontier.

The Khitans are gone now.

Please don't blame yourself.

I didn't give her

as much as a kind "How are you?" or even a warm glance,

since I ascended to the throne.

Your Highness...

I...

cursed her when she pleaded with me in earnest

and took her son away from her.

Your Highness...

What am I to do...

if my sister is dead?

I never...

got to say...

that I'm sorry.

That I never meant...

to treat her the terrible way I did...

and

just how

sorry I am...

I never got to tell her...

Your Highness, you must stay strong.

It's human nature to feel the pain you're feeling right now.

But Your Highness, you're not just an ordinary brother.

You're the father...

of all Goryeoans.

So now you must bury your pain. Be strong.

Bury the pain

deep within your heart

and lead the country.

Is this true?

Lady Sungdeok being held captive here?

Yes.

Oh no!

How are you associated with the lady?

I'm the Goryeoan Advance Guard Yun Seoan.

I am... someone who runs a trading business under Lady Sungdeok.

I'm Foreman Kim Chiyang.

Really? You are here for a trading business?

Sir, what brought you out to war?

We must get Lady Sungdeok out of here.

If she's taken to the Khitan capital, great harm will be done to Goryeo.

We must break the lady out of here somehow.

She must escape before we get to East Capital Liaoyang,

to make it back to Goryeo safely.

That's true, but as you can see, we don't have a solution.

- My lady! - My lady!

My lady!

My lady!

Where are you?

Drillmaster Gang.

General, have you found the lady?

No.

You should return to Hwangju now.

What do you mean?

Lady Sungdeok is still out there!

The troops have been called back to Gaegyeong.

We have to clear out.

You should return to Hwangju as well.

No, we will find her no matter how long it takes.

You can go, but we're not giving up.

Chances of her still being alive is extremely slim at this point.

Watch your tongue!

She's alive.

I won't believe otherwise.

And even if she's dead,

I must find her remains.

I must!

Brother!

My lady!

My lady!

Where you are, my lady?

My lady!

Where are you?

My lady!

My lady!

My lady!

My lady!

My lady! My lady!

My lady, where are you?

Please answer me!

Brother.

It's my fault.

If only

I had kept my eye on her...

It's my fault.

I've done this to the lady.

No, brother. You're wrong.

Don't be like this.

Lady Sungdeok has to be alive.

So don't do this, brother.

My lady...

Guards! Is anyone there?! Guards!

There's a fight!

Crazy bastards! Stop the fighting at once!

Help us. Please help us!

Please!

We're going to be beaten to death in here!

Hurry! Go!

Let's go!

The Goryeoans have escaped!

The Goryeoans have escaped!

Leave the building lightly guarded and come with me.

Let's go!

Foreman Kim! How did you get here?

There's no time, my lady. We must get out of here.

But the Khitans...

General Yun Seoan is luring them the other way.

We must go now!

What are you doing here?

I heard the Goryeoans have escaped, so...

You idiot! Your job is to guard Lady Sungdeok.

Wait, that man is not here.

Who, sir?

The bastard who was captured with Lady Sungdeok!

They tricked us!

Let's go!

There they are! Get them! Bastards!

Horses, my lady. We've to jump.

It's too high.

You must jump!

Foreman Kim!

Foreman Kim!

You didn't make it very far.

Foreman Kim! Foreman Kim!

Open your eyes, Foreman Kim!

Get up. Can you get up?

It's useless. You've to go without me.

No, I'm not going anywhere without you.

Get up!

Stop!

What happened?

They jumped the wall.

Damn! Go after them!

The Empress Dowager will be here in the morning.

If we lose her, we'll all be dead!

Yes, sir!

Are you done feeding him so soon?

No, he doesn't seem to want to eat today.

Do you think he might be sick?

He does have a bit of temperature.

I think he might have a cold.

Take him home and try giving him a little pine needle tea.

Or some persimmon leaf tea is good too.

Yes. Thank you.

The prince looks even lonelier than usual today.

He really should remarry.

Not a chance.

He spends all of his day thinking

about the departed princess.

That's all the more reason why he needs to.

And for the baby's sake.

We've agreed to use Khitan's era name, so shouldn't we send an envoy.

It's too soon, Your Highness.

I've made an agreement with the viceroy of Liao Eastern Capital,

but we don't have a formal decree from the Khitan king yet.

There's no need to stop first.

But I fear delay will cause more trouble.

I had Chief Minister Park Yang-yu in mind as the special envoy.

He's the highest ranking official of this court,

so they'll recognize our sincerity.

It's too soon, Your Highness.

Let them live up to their end of the bargain first.

It wouldn't be too late to dispatch an envoy thereafter.

Yes.

Very well. I trust your judgement.

According to the chapter on Seo Hui, in the biography section of Goryeosa,

this is how Seo Hui responded when the king expressed his intent

to dispatch Park Yang-yu to Khitan.

"I agreed Goryeo would make diplomatic ties after Jurchens

have been suppressed and old territory has been restored,

but so far only the upper portion of the old territory has been restored."

"And it wouldn't be too late to wait until all of the land is restored

before we take action to establish relations!"

The king has been seeking only Vice Minister Seo Hui lately.

The war is turning this world into the northerners' world.

What did you expect?

Seo Hui struck a deal with the enemy and expanded our land,

when we're urging the king to give it away.

The power is bound to shift in northerners' favor.

We have to accept it.

We made a mistake.

So are we just going to sit around and do nothing?

There's nothing we can do at this point. Nothing.

How about this, father-in-law?

His Highness was forced to accept this deal,

but I'm sure he doesn't wish to sever ties with Song.

He's the most devout Confucian.

He couldn't possibly want to serve the barbarians.

Go on.

Now that the Khitans have retreated,

perhaps we can suggest sending an emissary to Song

and planning a joint attack on the Khitans.

Yes, my lord.

And on the domestic side,

you should restore your relationship with Finance Commissioner Kim Wonsoong.

What are you talking about?

Don't you know what he did to us?

I know that it's impossible for you, sires, to become friends like before.

But you can use every help you can get right now.

Wouldn't it be in your best interest to join hands again at least for now?

So...

So you gave away all of the grains we hoarded?

We had no choice, sir.

The Queen said there would be severe consequences for you,

if we didn't give away the grains to the people.

This is nuts!

Sir, it's quiet now,

but I'm afraid of what might happen if the lords ever found out.

They hate you right now to begin with.

If word got out, they'll come after you like a swarm of bees.

Winning the war isn't such a good thing after all.

The country has won the war...

but I'm a loser.

I've no choice.

I lost,

so I've to pay the price to survive.

Sir, what do you mean by that?

Get ready to go into the palace.

Father, I thought you had left the country for Song.

I was only asking you to take temporary refuge in Song out of fear for your safety.

Why would I leave the country when I'm a servant of Goryeo?

Is that why you ordered your men to hoard all the grain in the city?

I... I'm sorry, Your Grace.

I've no excuse.

This foolish merchant made a huge mistake.

Please forgive me just this once.

My forgiveness can't undo this.

What if word gets out about what you've done?

I'll offer... half of my assets!

Pardon?

I'll donate half of my assets.

Use it to take care of the people that have become impoverished in war.

And please talk to the king for me.

Is this coming from your heart?

Yes, Your Highness.

Brother, what are we to do now?

I don't know.

Without master, everything will go up in smoke.

Our hopes... our dreams...

I feel like

he's going to walk in through the door any minute smiling.

Do you think that...

he might have been taken hostage by the Khitans?

But they found Lady Sungdeok's bow at the bottom of the cliff.

Yes, but they didn't find any bodies.

They could've been swept in the sea.

Isn't Ahnyoongjin near the ocean?

Still, I'd rather believe they were taken hostage.

It's a possibility. Why don't we look into it?

Where are you going?

To search for her.

To search for the lady.

Brother, please.

Let it go now.

Get out of my way.

It's been over a month since she went missing.

You can search all you want but she's not coming back.

She's dead!

Shut your mouth.

Don't ever say that again,

or I'll hurt you, no matter who you are.

The lady is alive.

I won't let her die as long as I'm alive.

I will find her,

and bring her back, even if I've to go to the end of hell!

Do you hear me?

Do you hear me?

What's this commotion?

Sir Gang.

Drillmaster Gang, get a grip on yourself, my man.

You're coming with me to Gaegyeong.

What would I do in Gaegyeong?

The king has summoned you to the royal palace.

I think he's going to award you a government post.

Never mind.

A Goryeoan citizen refusing a government post granted by the king?

That's impiety.

Is that so?

Then...

I refuse to be a Goryeoan.

What's wrong with you?

It was the lady, not Goryeo, who took me in and gave me hope.

You think I'd want a post when she could be dead?

A post given by the king

who gave her nothing but pain?

No, thank you.

In fact, I could kill the king right now!

Watch your tongue, my man.

Foreman Kim! Foreman Kim!

Wake up.

We've to keep going.

Get up, Foreman Kim.

Foreman Kim.

Foreman Kim, are you all right?

My lady...

Yes. Do you see me?

Let's rest here for a while.

We have to stop the bleeding.

It's useless.

Don't say that.

We're almost at the Goryeoan border.

I can't make it. It's useless.

My lady, you must go without me.

Foreman Kim!

My lady...

Don't talk.

I've to stop the bleeding.

It's useless, my lady.

This is the end.

This is the end for me.

Foreman Kim!

I've a confession to make.

My name is...

I know you're in there.

Come out now!

I'll burn down the hut if you're not out on a count of three.

One,

two,

three!

Why did you bother breaking out when this is as far as you can get?

Get her!

Stop!

What are you doing?

I'll do as you say.

But I have a request.

Go on.

There is a man inside bleeding to death from an arrow wound.

Save him.

If you save him, I'll cooperate.

But if you don't, I'll slit my throat.

Her Majesty, the Empress Dowager!

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What's your real name?

It's Kim Chiyang of course.

You're our master.

Crown Prince Mai?

Revive the Great Shilla, master.

You must send a letter urging surrender.

Are you afraid of death?

I've too much left to do to die right now.

Your Highness has ordered the search efforts ceased,

but I can't obey that order.

Drillmaster Gang.

Give me death instead.

If you can defeat my subordinate in a duel, I'll let you go free.

But if you lose,

you and your subordinate will die.

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