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Episode 29

This woman is the Goryeoan king's younger sister?

Yes, Your Highness.

What is your name?

Answer the question at once!

This is the emperor's mother, Empress Dowager Xiao.

If you want to know my name,

shouldn't you introduce yourself first?

She reminds me of a wounded lynx.

I heard she had a companion.

Yes, Your Highness.

We're treating his injury at the woman's request.

Request?

Yes, Your Highness.

We captured the woman without incident in return for medical attention.

She said she would slit her own throat if he was left to die.

Then getting her to tell me her name will be simple.

State your name or I'll chop your companion to pieces.

I guess you don't want to talk.

- Dokyun. - Yes, Your Highness.

Go bring back the man's head.

Yes, Your Highness.

It's Hwangbo Su.

What?

My name is Hwangbo Su.

Hwangbo Su?

Why don't you have the same last name as your brother?

Isn't Wang the family name of Goryeoan king?

I'm told women of the royal house use their mother's maiden name

because marriage among those related by blood is a common practice.

Not only is she the current king's sister but also the last king's wife,

and the next king's mother.

Really?

The last king's wife, the current king's sister, and the next king's mother...

took up arms and fought in a war?

Interesting.

Wash her up and put her in decent clothes.

I'll see her again tonight.

Please forgive me. I made a mistake.

Forgive me.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry...

I authorized his campaign because you were certain you would win.

But you gave away my land?

Forgive me, Your Highness.

I've disgraced our great empire with my incompetence.

Goryeo is a descendent state of Goguryeo.

Didn't I warn you not to take them lightly?

We're always having to worry about Goryeo striking our rear when we fight Song China.

I was anxious to crush them and get them out of our way.

Is that why you lost a 65 mile stretch of land?

Give me death.

And what good would that do?

I'll be left with useless meat.

Did Goryeo indeed agree to sever ties with Song?

Yes, Your Highness.

Goryeo will be using the era name of Liao from now on.

And as soon as you approve this agreement, they'll dispatch an envoy.

Very well.

If they do indeed sever ties with Song, it won't be a total loss.

I won't question this further.

Your grace is infinite!

Your Highness, perhaps you can use the Goryeoan prisoner we have in possession.

Use her?

We can attempt to trade back the land we gave away for the Goryeoan king's sister when the envoy arrives.

Wine, I need more wine!

Anyone out there?

Brother.

Not you. Call someone else.

You're not the only one who feels pain.

Everyone in Myeongbok Palace is grieving the loss.

But no one has given up on their lives like you have.

No?

No.

We're all working hard and dealing with our pain.

Why are you acting like this?

What would the lady say if she's here?

She'd scold me.

Get a hold of yourself, brother.

I can't.

Brother.

I can't stop thinking about her.

My chest feels like it going to burst and I can't breathe.

I can't go on with my life like you and the others.

Brother...

She was an eminent person beyond my reach,

so I kept my feelings buried deep inside.

But that was enough.

Just being near her, serving her...

I was content with that.

She was my life.

But now it's over.

Without her, I've no reason to live.

Why aren't you dressed?

The Empress Dowager is waiting.

Sit down. Make yourself comfortable.

You may be a prisoner but you're royalty, so I intend to treat you as such.

I heard Goryeoans don't enjoy meat as much as we do.

I hope it suits your taste. Eat.

Have you heard about the outcome of the war?

I have.

We gave Goryeo a chunk of our land in return for making diplomatic ties with us.

It's a huge loss on our side, basically.

But Viceroy Xiao says we should use you as a hostage to get that land back.

Relax.

As the queen mother of the Great Khitan Empire,

I don't intend to break an agreement between two nations in this manner.

But I want you to write a letter to your kind instead.

A letter?

A letter urging surrender.

Surrender?

Goryeo can't contend with us.

If your king comes before us and declare himself a vassal of Liao,

Goryeo will become a safer and better place to live.

How about it?

Descendents of Great Goguryeo declaring vassalage to barbarians?

Never.

But if your kind submits to us, we might consider fighting Song with you.

I didn't think you'd relent.

- Dokyun. - Yes, Your Highness.

It looks like the prisoner in treatment is out of luck.

I understand.

This food has no flavor.

Tell the chef to try again.

You've guts coming at me with a knife.

That's why I'm giving you a chance.

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

But if you lose, you and your companion will both die.

Allow me, Your Highness.

No. That wouldn't be a fair fight.

Give her a weapon.

Yes, Your Highness.

Yes, kill me.

But... let the man go.

You can take my life, but spare his.

Leave the room.

Stop.

It's the Empress Dowager's order.

Put the dagger away.

You would've been treated well if you had behaved.

Stupid wench.

Who do you think you're dealing with?

Shut your mouth before I carve out your other eyeball as well.

What?

I don't know how a slave trader from Song became a Khitan warrier,

but I won't take lectures from you.

What?

Then you're... you're that...

Now do you remember?

You're as slow as you look.

You wench!

I'll kill you!

I'll kill you right now!

The Empress Dowager wants her alive.

Are you going to defy her order?

Your Highness.

Did I wake you?

What's wrong?

I got thirsty from the wine I had.

Would like a cup of honey tea?

No, go back to bed.

I'm sorry to have awakened you.

It's not the wine, is it?

You don't have to hide it from me.

I saw my grandmother in my dream.

She was very angry with me.

How could she not be?

First Seol and now Su...

How could she not be angry?

Your Highness, then perhaps a visit to Myeongbok Palace will help.

To Hwangju?

Yes.

That's where you were born and where your grandmother and parents are buried.

But how could I after all these years?

Myeongbok Palace and Hwangju meant a lot to Lady Sungdeok.

Yes, more than her own life.

So she wouldn't want you to take care of Myeongbok Palace?

Go, Your Highness.

And take Prince Gaeryeong with you.

Prince Gaeryeong?

Yes, Your Highness.

He's also in a lot of pain right now.

It might bring him a little comfort to be there.

What are you hiding?

Hand it over.

Hand it over, I said.

It's a letter Lady Sungdeok wrote to you before she went to the front.

Yes, Your Highness.

I'm sorry, Your Highness.

But please don't take that letter from me.

Please let me keep it.

How could I take away your mother's last words to you?

Your Highness...

I'm sorry for pushing her out into the battlefield.

Your Highness...

And I'm sorry for keeping the two of you apart.

I'm truly sorry, Song.

Song, come with me to Myeongbok Palace.

Really, Your Highness?

Yes, we should go.

We should go and pray to our ancestors for your mother, my sister's safe return.

What do you mean you're going into Khitan territory?

I can't just sit around here doing nothing.

I'm going into Khitan to search for master.

There's little or no chance they were captured by the Khitan.

Besides, border control is very tight right after the war.

They've even restricted entry to merchant caravans.

How are you going to cross the border?

I can go wherever I need to go if I'm prepared to die.

If there is any hope of finding him, I'll go.

Swap our names?

Yes.

From now on, you're Kim Chiyang and you're Kim Hang.

But Master, why are you giving him my name.

It's the will of Buddha and you must accept it.

No matter what happens, don't forget.

You're not Kim Hang but Kim Chiyang.

If you're asked your name even in your dreams, you're Kim Chiyang.

What is your name?

Kim...

Hang, sir.

Is that true?

Are you really Kim Hang?

Yes. Why do you ask?

The seed of trouble has been eliminated.

We must take this to our graves.

Do you understand?

Yes, sir.

Let's go.

Chiyang...

Chiyang...

Chiyang...

Chiyang...

Who am I?

Why did so many people have to die for me?

Master said my mother died because of me too.

My mother, my friend... why does everyone who protect me end up dead?

Answer me! Who am I?

You're our lord and master.

Lord and master?

Yes.

What's your name, Master?

You know what my name is.

I'll ask you again. What's your name?

Kim Chiyang, of course.

No..., not the name you were forced to take on, but the real name that you lost.

Kim... Hang...

It's Kim Hang.

That's right.

Your name is Kim Hang and your father's name is Kim Joon.

Kim Joon?

And your grandfather's name is Kim Il.

The world called him "Crown Prince Ma-ui".

Kim Il?

Crown Prince Ma-ui?

When King Gyeongsun of Shilla surrendered to Wang Gun of Goryeo,

Prince Ma-ui strongly objected to this submission and went into hermitage

to Injeon at the foot of Sulbong Mountain.

Mt. Sulbong: Modern day Mt. Seorak

There he married and gave birth to your father,

while raising an army for revival of Shilla.

When your father came of age, the Prince left him the army of Injeon and came here,

to the Jurchen village, to expand his power.

But tragically, he succumbed to a local disease

and died before he could realize the revival of Shilla.

Soon after you were born, the old Shilla's top rank officials, who now served

the Goryeoan court, learned about the army in Injeon.

They reported this to Goryeo to protect their interests.

Your father and the soldiers of Injeon were massacred.

Your mother left you at Hangae Temple and died from an arrow that was meant for you.

It was Shilla's former top rank officials who wiped out Hangae Temple and killed

the child monk bearing your name.

Living opulent lives as Goryeoans, they didn't want to accept your existence.

But they didn't get rid of all of us.

Unlike our brothers who died in Injeon,

the descendants of Shilla that Prince Ma-ui planted in Jurchen land are growing and thriving.

They are Shillians also.

They have Jurchen blood as well, but their hearts are etched with Shilla's pain.

Master...

As you said, many have died to keep you alive.

Now that you're grown, satisfy the grief of millennium empire Shilla.

What do I have to do?

Fulfill your father's and grandfather's wish, revive Shilla.

Build an even bigger and stronger kingdom.

It's the reason why so many have died for you.

Revive the great empire of Shilla, Master.

Revive the great empire of Shilla, Master.

Shilla...

Great empire of Shilla...

Shilla...

Mother...

Kim Il...

Shilla!

You're awake.

This is the Empress Dowager.

Lift your head up.

What's your name?

My name is Kim Chiyang.

You must be a Jurchen.

Yes.

Why is a Jurchen with a Goryeoan royalty,

and why does she care more about you than her own life?

Answer the question.

I'm just a merchant who operates a trade caravan under the lady.

A merchant?

Yes.

Well, then you shouid know how to do your math.

I'm going to make you a deal.

I'll be leaving for Shangjin Linhuangfu shortly.

Shangjin Linhuangfu: Supreme Capital of Liao

Convince your master and have her write a letter

urging the Goryeoan king to surrender by the time I get there.

You'll both die if you fail.

Forman Kim!

My lady!

Thank goodness you're alright.

How's your injury?

I'm alright. What did they do to you?

Well... I'm alright.

Look at me, Lady Sungdeok.

You've been lucky so far, but not for long.

I swear I'll be the one to take your life.

I'll carve out both of your eyes if it's the last thing I do.

Now that the war is over,

I'll carry out an administrative reshuffle to renew this government.

First, for outstanding meritorious services, I award Vice Minister of Supreme Council

Seo Hui the Order of Military Merit and a fief of 500 households in Incheon.

Your grace is immeasurable, Your Highness.

And Vice Minister of Rites Gang Gamchan will receive a fief of 100 households in Geumju

and work as First Secretary to Minister Seo in the Supreme Council.

Your grace is immeasurable, Your Highness.

Minister of Punishment Choe Sum,

is hereby reassigned as Associate Royal Undersecretary,

and Minister Yi Ji Baek will replace your position in the Ministry of Punishment.

Kim Shi Mon will be rendered to the post of Secretary in the Office of Diplomatic Reception.

Kim Won Soong to the post of Superintendent in the Office of Observatory.

Seo Shin Yu to the rank of Chief Duty Officer in the Ministry of Punishment,

and Yi Yang to the rank of Chief Duty Officer in the Ministry of Personnel.

Your grace is immeasurable, Your Highness.

Your Highness, isn't Office of Observatory where we look at stars?

Yes, it's an office of astrological affairs.

But what do I know about stars?

I would better serve the position of Minister of Finance or Commissioner of Finance...

If you know nothing about stars, study.

A position in the royal court is granted by the king, not chosen by the subject!

Forgive me, Your Highness...

And ministers and I will be traveling to Hwangju tomorrow to comfort the courtiers

at Myeongbok Palace for their loss, so make the necessary preparations.

Yes, Your Highness.

Lord Seo Hui and the northerners did do a lot in this war,

but I didn't expect the Confucianist forces

to take a dive like this.

It's the northerner's world now.

This means we've to make our choices even more carefully now.

Right, Chief Minister?

Let's not play both sides so much, Minister Han.

Me?

I've learned a lot from this war.

We've been too cautious and passive in attending to state affairs.

We cared more for our own safety than we did about the country.

We've to start focusing on strengthening the country.

I'm ashamed of how I've been.

What brings you here, Superintendent?

Do we always need a reason to visit each other?

We? You're shameless!

Oh dear, please don't be rude.

Lord Kim comes with good intentions.

Good intentions?

We don't need his worthless good intentions, so get out of here!

Ouch, that hurts.

Are you going to reject an old friend who came by to say hello?

You're not welcome here!

That's enough!

Lord Choe, I'm sorry for everything.

What are you trying to set us up for this time?

Oh, stop that.

The king has gone to Hwangju, with the northerners.

Do you really want to lose the helm of the government to them?

Who do you think put me here?

Who do you think set me up for a ridiculous crime that started my descent?

Why are you blaming me for this?

You're here because you supported a surrender.

And I stood up for you then too.

Don't you remember?

We've to join hands and figure out a way to get through this.

Let's put the past behind and start over, Lord Choe.

It's not that easy for the victim.

That's why I brought you precious goods to show you how sorry I am for what I did.

Would you take me back if I got down on my knees and begged?

Fine, I'll put my head on the floor and beg.

Never mind.

Does this mean you forgive me?

It won't be easy, but I'll try.

I'll never do anything to upset you again.

I promise you.

Ask me anything and I'll do it.

Talk to the queen so we can somehow win the king's favor again.

The queen is our only hope right now.

Yes, of course.

I'm not going to be stuck looking at stars all of my life.

Office of Observatory?

No way, okay.

His Highness the king!

Your Highness, my humble greetings...

It's been so long...

It's good to see you, Steward Yi.

Have you fared well?

Yes, Your Highness.

I'm well thanks to you.

You don't know how much we've missed you.

It's good to see you, nanny.

Yes, Your Highness.

It's an honor to be able to see you again.

I'm happy to see you as well.

You've become a woman.

Have you been well?

Yes, Your Highness.

How do you like living here in Myeongbok Palace?

I like it much better than the royal palace.

I'm free to ride horses, shoot arrows,

and it's more than what I deserve.

Good.

I'm glad to hear that you're well.

I see unfamiliar faces.

Who are these people?

They are our Jurchen friends who serve the trading business we have.

Jurchen?

They must be subordinates of the man who's missing with Lady Sungdeok.

Yes, Your Highness.

Yes.

I know the pain all of you are feeling right now.

As you know, this is my home as well, and I've come hoping to ease your sorrow.

I ask you to gather your strength and remain faithful to your duties.

Your grace is infinite.

I sacrificed your sisters to save your life and to preserve the clan.

But all you think of is your own future, you ungrateful bastard!

You must guarantee my wife's and son's lives.

If you break this vow...

I'll be back from the dead to destroy you.

I swear to you I will!

Yes, Your Majesty.

I give you my word.

Is it a crime for a woman to love a man?

I can't help the way I feel.

Forgive me.

I've not come in home twelve years, and all I have is guilt for every one of you.

But I made those choices for Goryeo.

I'll apologize again when I see you in heaven, so please forgive me.

Are you defying my order to enter military service as a general?

Yes.

You're stubborn.

How about your duty to lead Myeongbok Palace now that Lady Sungdeok is gone?

You need to be in official position in order to do that.

That's not possible.

Myeongbok Palace does now and will always belong to the lady.

How could I dare do her work?

What's more, you've ordered the search efforts to cease when the lady is yet to be found.

I can't obey your order, Your Highness.

Drillmaster Gang, you misunderstand.

His Highness has already mobilized soliders and ordered them to look for the queen's body.

So, listen to His Highness's order.

Drillmaster Gang.

If the lady meant anything to you, you can't give everything up.

You have to lead Myeongbok Palace for her.

I don't want to repeat myself.

Give me death instead.

Stop!

Spread out and search this area.

Remember, we're not just looking for bodies.

I want you to report any trace or clue that might aid in the search.

Yes, sir!

Where's Captain Yi?

I don't know.

He was complaining of leg pain, but he was right behind us.

There he is.

Captain Yi, hustle!

Slow down!

I'm still recovering from a leg wound, you jerks!

I've had enough of your foul tongue!

Do you think you're still our superior?

Get up soldier!

Captain Yu, whipping is the best medicine for faking pain.

I better give him his treatment.

Faking? He kicked me right in the groin!

Didn't you see that?

Groin?

I never heard of anyone whose groin is in his butt!

Get up before the count of three, or you'll get a real whipping.

One.

Two.

This little bastard.

Three!

Okay, I'm getting up! I'm getting up!

Oh, my leg...

No, I won't do that.

I know you don't want to do this, but you have to write the letter.

That's the only way we'll get out of here alive.

I can't, I won't.

Even if I did, the king wouldn't listen to me.

That's exactly what I mean.

We can buy time with this letter and figure a way to get out of here.

Foreman Kim, are you afraid of death?

Yes, I am.

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

Aren't you afraid?

Don't you want to see your son?

Of course I do. Very much...

Then write the letter.

That's the only way you'll see Prince Song again.

I can't.

My lady!

If I write that letter, the king might really surrender, not to save my life

but because he's afraid.

I won't surrender Goryeo to those barbarians.

I'd rather die any day than suffer that kind of humiliation.

Empress Dowager Chengtian...

Known as Empress Dowager Xiao. her given name is Xiao Chuo.

Daughter of Siwen, the Prime Minister of Liao, she married Jingzong of Liao, Yelu Xian,

and gave birth to Shengzong of Liao, Yelu Long.

She attended to state and military affairs for her husband during his long illness

and after his death become a regent for her young son.

Coincidentally, she lost her husband as a young woman,

became regent for her young son and took on a lover as a widow

just like our heroine Empress Cheonchu.

Foreman Kim, what were you trying to say that day?

What do you mean?

Don't you remember?

That day in the hut when you were injured and dying.

You said you had a confession to make.

I... I did?

Yes.

You said something about your name.

Isn't Kim Chi Yang your real name?

Of course it is.

Then what were you trying to say?

Is it some kind of a secret?

No.

Then?

What are you doing?

Please forgive me, my lady.

It's something I can't tell you.

Why not?

What's there to hide in the situation we're in?

Foreman Kim...

Actually...

I am... in love with you.

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You think she might have been captured by the Khitans?

Go into Khitan?

I'm not afraid to die.

- You're not thinking... - Include me in the envoy's entourage.

I beg you.

Will you serve me as your master?

The country is suffering this humiliation because of the incompetent king.

I won't let this happen again. Never.

Give me another chance.

If you can harbor such ambition,

show me that you have the mettle to kill the subject of your ambition.

Kill Lady Sungdeok!

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