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We were ambushed by the enemy.

Our troops were almost annihilated.

Does Gim Yu Sin know our strategy?

Your servant has now obtained Tang's consent to the Queen's bestowment.

General Gye Baek's troops were attacked by Gim Yu Sin and lost Tobi City.

I really can't believe this.

The never-once-defeated Gye Baek has been defeated.

What's the cause that resulted in them being attacked?

This is really strange. This couldn't have happened unless intelligence was leaked.

That's my thinking too.

But didn't Gye Baek say that he'd only issue the order on the day of the attack itself?

Even if there's a spy, they couldn't have brought forward the ambush.

It can't be...

General, where will you be attacking next?

We are all very curious about your next move.

It's not possible. Why would the Queen do that?

It can't be. We have overstepped the boundary.

The Queen's bestowment at this time is too much of a coincidence.

And hasn't Gim Chun Chu been deliberately obstructing this?

Just because of this, she betrayed the country?

It can't be... That can't be it.

Your Majesty, your servant Gye Baek, because of this battle,

has caused the loss of 8 000 troops.

How can I cleanse myself from this crime?

Children, children.

Go and stop the General quickly!

What happened?

The General has put himself behind bars, and is heading for Sabi City to be punished.

He's sitting in the horse carriage and heading out of the camp.

What are you saying?

Hurry up, go and see for yourself, quickly.

-= Episode 33 =-

General! General!

General! General!

General. How can you do this?

You might as well punish us.

General, you can't do this. Then, what are we to do?

Move away, it's not your fault.

It's all my fault.

General!

Let's leave quickly.

Yes, General.

General!

Your Majesty, your servant Gye Baek has come to confess his crimes and to ask for your punishment.

Looks like you still have a bit of conscience left in you.

Your Majesty, strategic failure is a standard matter.

Winning and losing is normal for military leaders in a war situation.

Moreover, a general who gets defeated learns from his experience.

Please spare General Gye Baek.

Your Majesty, apart from this, General Gye Baek has never lost a battle before.

If we were to punish him for just this one failure, it'll be Baekje's loss.

An undefeated general, who gets defeated, poses a problem.

The victorious Gye Baek's defeat

demoralized our soldiers,

and caused the morale of the Silla soldiers to rise higher.

Your Majesty, please consider the 12 empty years.

I exiled him, that 12 years was my fault.

That's right...

So that's why I agreed to everything he wanted.

I sent all the troops to the border in accordance with what he said.

I even gave him all the royal guards and the soldiers from the history department,

and even consented to him meeting Yeong Gye Somun.

So this is the outcome?

What city is Tobi City? It's a city that's just about 100 miles from Sabi City.

To lose such an important city, how can I not worry?

I appeal to all the ministers,

His Majesty's words are absolutely right.

Even if I have 10 mouths, there's nothing I can say in my own defence.

Your Majesty, your servant doesn't ask for your leniency.

I will accept any punishment you deem fit to mete out.

Your Majesty, you should execute General Gye Baek, who made you and the people lose hope,

but please take his previous contributions into consideration.

I will think about this carefully, but take him into custody for the time being.

If we don't have Gye Baek, who else will protect this country?

Just one defeat and his life is at stake.

Because expectations were high, that's why this is the outcome.

His Majesty is also aware of the consequences of not having Gye Baek around.

He will not behead him because of one failure.

You have experienced it but you still don't know?

Don't you know people can change in the blink of an eye?

They can be two different people in just a day.

Matters seem to have escalated. Even though General Gye Baek is not one of us,

he's someone the country cannot do without.

His Majesty is aware of that too.

Should the enemy launch an attack, for sure His Majesty will release General Gye Baek.

Please do not worry too much.

We've completed our transaction with Gim Chun Chu, therefore there's no need to communicate with him further.

Yes.

Take the children inside.

Yes.

I've heard about the loss of Tobi City.

Is there worse news than that to come?

They've imprisoned the General.

They said His Majesty was furious, I don't know what will happen now.

He's not dead, is he?

Shouldn't we check on him?

Yes, we'll accompany you there.

No.

I fear if I go, the children and I will not be able to endure it.

I will wait here.

But...

Don't worry too much, go home and nurse your injuries.

Gye Baek, how are you?

I'm fine. You don't have to worry.

Really, what is this,

that it makes a person so dissatisfied.

Are you scolding His Majesty now?

Then, should I curse you instead?

He only reconciled with us half a month ago.

I thought things would improve from now on, really!

It was me who didn't perform to his expectations. It was my fault.

To those who lost their loved ones, I'm a criminal.

Therefore, I can't forgive myself, so don't hate him.

Gye Baek, let me ask you something.

In my opinion, it seems like Gim Yu Sin knew your strategy beforehand.

Otherwise, it was impossible for you to have suffered a defeat.

That's a possibility,

but not taking any precautions against that was my fault.

You may have a spy among your subordinates.

No, that's impossible, it's not my subordinates.

It was me who underestimated Gim Chun Chu.

That must be the reason.

Seriously...

Yes, what you say is also logical.

And also, don't be too worried.

Since Gim Yu Sin is so ferocious, His Majesty won't discard you.

Are you looking for me, Your Majesty?

Come here, my Queen.

My heart is all knotted up. That's why I ask you to accompany me to have a drink.

You're very sad because of General Gye Baek?

Defeat to the General can be likened to good medicine.

It should be good medicine for me too.

I shouldn't have asked him to tell me the details of his offensive.

Your Majesty, are you suspecting me?

Not just you, my Queen, I suspect everyone.

Seong Chung, Heung Su and Gye Baek, I suspect everyone.

Yes, it's impossible.

No matter how much Gye Baek, Seong Chung and Heung Su hate me, they wouldn't do this.

All the more you, the country's mistress.

It could have been leaked out by a spy in Gye Baek's camp.

But to Gye Baek, who keeps his secrets so close to his heart,

not being able to spot the spy in his camp,

to a general, this is also a blunder.

Although that is something possible,

we can also deduce that Gim Yu Sin is a very cunning person.

Gim Chun Chu. Gim Yu Sin.

They are Baekje's biggest threat.

Gim Chun Chu. Gim Yu Sin.

Your Majesty, how do you intend to deal with the General?

One can't do without one's hunting dog, what else can I do?

Sinyeo, Her Majesty the Queen is here.

You want to know how His Majesty will deal with the General?

What do you think will happen?

The Baekje sky will not forsake its stars.

Moreover, its most brilliant star.

So are you saying he won't kill him?

General Gye Baek is just like His Majesty's sword.

How can he defend himself against his enemy if he discards his sword?

So you don't have to worry about that,

but what I worry about is...

What is it?

It's Your Majesty.

Didn't I tell you, even if you don't become the Queen,

Prince Hyo will still become the Crown Prince?

Didn't I tell you to leave a little bit of room?

What is really the problem in me becoming the Queen?

Just so you can sit in that position,

and now, to enable you to hold on to that position,

too much blood has been shed.

A thousand good endings, Sinyeo!

I'm begging you, Your Majesty.

You can't be the fog that obstructs the Baekje sky and its stars.

What did I do that was wrong?

That, I don't know,

but Your Majesty seems to generate a lot of smog.

It's still not too late, please come to your senses.

Sinyeo, I've said it before,

I will not tolerate it a second time.

Please watch your mouth. This is my final warning.

Please don't be obsessed with this thousand good endings.

Is that so?

-= Silla, Seorabeol =- Ui Ja, once again he's put Gye Baek in prison.

Just because of one defeat, he imprisoned him.

Isn't he overdoing it?

Isn't that a good thing for us?

I knew it would turn out like this.

Ui Ja trusted Gye Baek too much from the start, that's why he allowed him to be reinstated so quickly.

Suspicion is not something so easy to cure.

Ui Ja will never be able to rid himself of suspicion of Gye Baek his whole life.

But, why is your expression not pleased?

Aren't you happy that Gye Baek is now in prison?

Truthfully speaking, I'm not happy.

Your servant was expecting to meet Gye Baek on the battlefield again.

I want to battle again with him, face to face.

I want to defeat him honourably this time.

It's not that I don't trust you, Great General,

but it's better not to fight a battle if you're not convinced you can definitely win.

Tobi City was won by luck.

Compared to that, we have much better news.

His Excellency Jang Son, on the Emperor's order, has gone to Baekje.

I'm waiting for him to come back with news of the storm in the Baekje royal court.

What storm?

If Jang Son were to do what I told him to do,

the royal court in Baekje will fall into an unprecedented crisis.

Welcome, Jang Son, Sir.

It's been a long time since we last met, jwapyeong, Sir.

Her Majesty, has she been well?

Yes, it's all due to your blessings, Jang Son, Sir.

We've arranged for you to stay in the envoy residence.

You must be tired from your journey, you can meet Her Majesty tomorrow.

Hurry up and lead the way.

Rather than that, there's someone I'd prefer to meet first.

Congratulations to you on your bestowment as Queen of Baekje.

I've heard that Your Excellency was instrumental in obtaining my acknowledgment by Tang.

Let me express my gratitude once again.

What did I do?

My miniscule contribution is nothing to what Your Majesty did by yourself.

May I ask you then, what's your purpose in coming to Baekje this time?

I heard a very interesting story.

That's why I want to tell the king of Baekje about it.

What interesting story? Can't you tell me first?

Yes, I should.

Baekje and Goguryeo have formed an alliance?

That's impossible!

Baekje sent a message to us saying they have not formed any alliance with Goguryeo.

Do you know why Tang's previous forays into Goguryeo failed?

It's because of the alliance between Goguryeo and Baekje.

What are you trying to say?

Because of the alliance, we cannot defeat Goguryeo?

Sir, even if you find this difficult to believe,

this is definitely a fact.

When Tang soldiers had to move across the Ryodong grassland,

and when they had to cross the sea,

they were exhausted even before they could fight.

Moreover, because they were travelling, they had to worry about food rations.

In such circumstances, how could they fight with ease of mind?

Are you asking for my assistance to stop the alliance between Goguryeo and Baekje once again?

Yes, no matter what, we have to get them to break it.

By doing that, we can attack Goguryeo with an easy mind.

Although this may strain our relationship with Baekje,

in exchange we get Goguryeo.

What trick has he up his sleeve?

He doesn't tell us what he wants, but insists that we support him beforehand.

He's so disrespectful!

He must be up to no good.

-= Imperial Mandate: the document that validates the Crown Prince's ascension to the throne. =- He probably knows about our passing of the imperial mandate matter.

He said he'll disclose it tomorrow.

Let's wait and see.

The Queen's bestowment at this time is too much of a coincidence.

And hasn't Gim Chun Chu been deliberately obstructing this?

Just because of this, she betrayed the country?

No, he won't.

No, he won't.

What did you say? He went and met with the Queen first?

There's something strange going on with the Queen's side.

What did I tell you?

Tang didn't give their consent so easily.

There must definitely have been dealings between them.

Let's do some investigating tomorrow.

You had better not interfere in this matter.

Why not?

Because it's the Queen's matter.

Everybody knows that your relationship with the Queen was strained over the Crown Prince matter.

You should be aware how many people she has in the palace.

I will be adversely affected if I were to investigate.

They'll say I'm slandering the Queen.

I will investigate.

But until we find the evidence, we shouldn't confront her.

Do you think you can do it?

It's dangerous no matter who does it,

but I think it's better if I were to do it.

You just follow what I say.

We formed an alliance with Goguryeo? Incorrect.

Didn't you see the document we sent to you?

Then Your Majesty should explain to me what you understand by the words alliance with Goguryeo.

Why are you not keeping to your promise?

We are also in the midst of a war.

Silla is attacking us. In such circumstances, how can we send our troops to Goguryeo?

You are just making excuses.

Then let me show you evidence of the alliance.

Bring him in!

This is the evidence.

Your Excellency!

Who is he, that you brought him into our royal court!

He's someone we seized in Goguryeo.

He's one of Goguryeo's generals.

He's the one who arranged the meeting between Gye Baek and Yeong Gye Somun.

Tell them!

We accompanied Yeong Gye Somun when he went to meet General Gye Baek.

Did you see it with your own eyes?

Yes.

Do you still want to dispute it?

You can't say just because they met up, they have formed an alliance.

Are you trying to split hairs?

Then are you saying, Gye Baek's meeting with Yeong Gye Somun was to ask him how he wanted to kill the king?

What?

I won't say anymore,

Your Majesty should break off the alliance with Goguryeo immediately and give us a repentance note.

Otherwise...

we will not let Baekje be.

Are you threatening me now?

What has Tang ever done for us?

When Silla was attacking us, you ignored us,

and you've refused to acknowledge our Queen and Crown Prince's bestowment,

insulting us.

This is all because Tang favours Gim Chun Chu, that Tang is treating us like this.

This is the Emperor's imperial edict!

If you don't give us the repentance note,

our Emperor will revoke his consent to your Queen and Crown Prince's bestowment!

Your Majesty should accept the imperial edict immediately.

Imperial edict.

Since you dare, in my country,

and in my royal court to talk about your imperial edict.

Fine.

You want to revoke it,

then just do so.

I'm not the king of this country,

I am the Emperor.

Are you defying our imperial edict?

You want to defy our Emperor?

Yes, I'm defying!

It's you who's trying to control me.

What right do you have to interfere if I have an alliance with Goguryeo?

The king of Baekje not only refuses to comply with our agreement, but dares to defy us.

I've never seen such audacity!

Audacity!

You!

Whose support are you relying on that you dare to do this?

Are you seeking death?

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty!

Now you want to kill the emperor's envoy?

Do you really think that I won't dare to do it?

Your Majesty.

calm down.

Your Majesty.

calm down.

You cannot behead the envoy.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

Look, even your own ministers are against it.

If they are my ministers, they should abide by my words.

Shouldn't a wise monarch listen to the advice of his ministers!

You dare to order me around.

Your Majesty!

How dare you?

Our relationship has come to an end!

Inform your emperor.

Don't send your envoys here again.

If you don't abide by my words,

I will kill each and every one who dares to step foot here.

Go and tell the Emperor immediately.

Go and get ready to leave.

Yes!

Your Excellency!

Please calm down.

His Majesty has been saddened by our loss of Tobi City, that's the reason why he behaved in that manner.

If you will just rest for a while, I'll go and persuade His Majesty.

No, you won't.

After suffering such insults, how can I remain here?

Your Excellency!

Let me apologize to you.

I will get for you the breaking of the alliance with Goguryeo and repentance note.

It's not necessary.

To treat an envoy like this,

is likened to treating our Emperor in that manner.

If you want to apologize, then ask your Baekje king to confess his crime to our Emperor.

Your Excellency!

Sir, how can you do that?

Your Excellency!

Your Majesty, you can't treat Tang like that.

Tang is a powerful country.

Their military power is strong. If you treat them like this, this is detrimental to us.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, daejwapyeong is correct.

We can't let the envoy leave like this.

Please recall him, Your Majesty.

Please recall him, Your Majesty.

Now Tang is our enemy.

Are you all not my officials?

How can you ask me to endure further, when I suffered such insults?

Your Majesty.

please calm down.

Just give him a repentance note as a matter of formality.

Whatever happens discreetly, we'll all abide by your decision.

Your Majesty.

Her Majesty is correct.

If Jang Son sir were to report this to the Emperor, they will definitely launch an attack against us.

Tang will not launch an attack against us.

Goguryeo is sitting right in the middle and will block off any attack.

Furthermore, Goguryeo has defeated Tang twice.

They will not attack us.

Your Majesty.

our circumstances and that of Goguryeo are different.

Please rethink your stand.

I've made up my mind.

Don't say anymore.

I've already said, Tang will not launch an attack against us.

Why are all of you still so worried?

All the court officials of this country are cowards.

Your Majesty.

what the ministers said was correct.

Do you think I was wrong too?

I'm not saying I don't agree with your views concerning Tang,

but we have to consider the loss to all the parties.

If we break off all ties with Tang, our loss is greater.

Tang is a powerful nation.

All the neighbouring countries are compliant with Tang.

If we break off ties with Tang, we must also break ties with the other countries.

If we do that, Baekje will be isolated.

Just because you're worried that we'll be isolated, you're asking me to endure?

Like us, there are also many countries who are dissatisfied with Tang.

All we have to do is to forge an alliance with them.

The envoy has left,

this is a real crisis.

His Majesty's authoritarianism has brought about a very serious problem.

Now what is our Baekje to do?

All of us have spoken, what else can we do?

It has already happened.

We have to think of a way to counter this.

Countermeasure.

So do we want to start a fight with Tang now?

Just like His Majesty said, it's not easy for Tang to attack us presently.

Since they were defeated by Goguryeo, it will take them at least 3 to 4 years before they are ready.

That period of time is enough for us to think of a countermeasure.

If we attack rashly, Goguryeo may take advantage of the situation and attack us.

We can't remain so calm.

I've been to Tang several times and I understand them the best.

Tang is not a country we can afford to offend.

If His Majesty doesn't admit to his wrongs to Tang,

this matter will impede our economical prospects.

The country is facing a crisis, but the ministers still hold contrary views. What shall we do?

Now, it's better for naedu jwapyeong and I

to come up with countermeasures against possible Tang attacks.

We'll discuss this with General Gye Baek, please don't worry.

Naedu jwapyeong,

do you want to inform General Gye Baek about this?

That's right.

We may have to go to war with Tang.

His Majesty will definitely not admit to his wrongs to Tang.

Yes, right.

That's why we came to consult you.

With our military might, it'll be difficult to resist Tang, am I right?

Yes, just relying on our military forces, it'll be difficult.

If Tang launches an attack, Silla will join in.

But that's not to say there's no way out of this predicament.

Yeong Gye Somun has defeated them twice.

Although our military might is not as strong as Goguryeo,

we have the geographical advantage.

They won't be able to bring over a million troops in such a short time.

At the most they can bring one tenth of that.

Although their army is large, it doesn't mean we can't attack them.

Furthermore, we still have time.

Yes, you're right.

Their only available route is the sea route.

As long as we can block them, we should be fine.

It'll be very difficult for them to come through the sea route.

Even if they launch an attack, it'll be very difficult for them to do it twice.

I think we should prepare a book on the art of war.

I want to research the methods on how best to attack Tang and Silla.

Also where their military strength lies, and the strategies we need to launch an effective attack.

We should record all this, and more,

in readiness to defend.

I need your help.

Can you help us?

Of course.

Are you both here to blame me and to make known your objections?

No, Your Majesty.

Although you went a bit overboard, what you said was correct.

It made us feel at ease.

What's wrong with the two of you? Are you standing by me?

Your Majesty,

although it's still difficult for Tang to launch an attack against us presently,

there is that possibility.

Therefore we must prepare ourselves in readiness for that.

Be prepared,

how shall we prepare?

I want to prepare a book on the art of war.

The both of you must, of course, be the editors of the book.

Very good.

If you want the book done, then you must release Gye Baek.

It's because you want me to release Gye Baek that you're backing me.

That's not it,

if it's possible...

We should just leave Gye Baek in prison.

How can your Mjaesty do that?

Don't say anymore.

I can't release him just yet.

But, Your Majesty...

Your Majesty,

the Queen is here.

Come in.

Have you obtained the results of your enquiries about the other countries dissatisfaction with Tang?

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, about the alliance,

shall we send our envoys there?

Fine.

If we form a united alliance with them, this will help us greatly.

If our Baekje were to forge an alliance with Goguryeo,

Tang won't find it easy to take us on.

But Your Majesty,

our losses are still comparably large.

Your Majesty,

how about giving second thoughts to breaking off relations with Tang?

I've made up my mind.

Even if we have to suffer losses, we will not have any ties with Tang.

The Tang Emperor will revoke his recognition of you and isolate Your Majesty.

He will then bestow the kingship of Baekje on someone else.

Bestow another person?

In order to oppose you, they'll simply look for a prince who has embraced Buddhism and make him king.

What are you trying to say?

Tang will definitely do that.

If that group finds they can rely on Tang's support, they'll use that strength to stir up chaos.

Here.

Here is the map of our country's topography.

Thank you so much.

How much time do you think we have to spend on this?

That...

If Gye Baek was here, we'd be able to finish up very quickly.

Or shall we establish our defence centre here?

Yes, it's easier for us to launch our attacks from here.

Tang will start their offensive from here.

What about Silla?

Silla, instead of trekking across the mountain, will do the opposite.

They'll want to see how we're defending ourselves against Tang, and use the main roads.

Baekje has broken off ties with Tang.

This is really a most rewarding gain for us.

This is Your Majesty's blessings.

I knew Ui Ja would be furious,

but I didn't expect him to break off ties with Tang.

Ui Ja's tyranny has really come to this.

This is a very good opportunity.

If we make use of this opportunity wisely, we'll be able to exterminate Baekje.

I must send a message to the Baekje Queen, and get her to kill Gye Baek.

Your Majesty,

must you really kill Gye Baek?

Just like Great General said, this is our opportunity.

But...

Gye Baek is the unknown factor here.

We don't know what strategy he will come up with.

We can't allow him to go to battle.

Great General.

Opportunities are few, therefore make sure you accomplish this well.

Even if we're holding their Achilles heel, do you think they'll agree to kill Gye Baek?

If they refuse to listen, then I'll have to threaten to expose them.

With that, I'm sure they'll agree.

Even if this fails,

they won't be able to make the right judgment.

Your Majesty,

Gim Chun Chu's letter has come.

He's telling me to kill Gye Baek.

What shall we do, Your Majesty?

This is utter nonsense!

But if we don't kill him, they'll inform His Majesty.

Let him do it.

Do you think His Majesty will not believe my words over his?

Your Majesty,

it's too dangerous.

They'll continue to make use of us.

We still need their help until Hyo ascends the throne.

Now all parties cannot just withdraw unilaterally.

I will write personally.

Tell Gim Chun Chu.

Even though we can't kill General Gye Baek, we'll consider his other requests.

But...

Tell him to assist us to restore diplomatic ties with Tang.

We can't break off ties with Tang just like that.

Yes, Your Majesty.

I've come to see wisa jwapyeong.

I'm sorry, Sir.

My master is not at home.

Is that so?

Then I will wait.

What? F-fine.

Please come in, Sir.

Jwapyeong, Sir. Your servant will be leaving tonight.

I'm sorry, looks like I startled you.

No, it was your servant's mistake for assuming you were my master.

It could be the clothing that caused the mistake.

But, who are you?

I'm a servant here.

Is that so? You don't look like an ordinary servant.

Is it naesin jwapyeong?

What's the matter, that you came looking for me at my house?

I came because I need your assistance with some matter.

You can leave.

Why are you looking for me?

In fact, I came to trouble you because of General Gye Baek's matter.

Aren't you the person most favoured by Her Majesty?

Can you ask Her Majesty to convince His Majesty?

Even though I know you're close to General Gye Baek, naesin jwapyeong,

this isn't a matter I think I can interfere in.

Don't take this to heart.

Is that so?

Then nothing can be done. I'll think of something else.

I won't trouble you then.

Please come out and take a look.

What is it?

Your Majesty.

Follow me.

Gye Baek, come out.

I've readied what you wanted.

Your Majesty.

I'm giving you 3 000 soldiers. Even though the number is small, they're all elite soldiers.

Thank you very much, Your Majesty.

One must always experience failure.

Since it's just your first defeat, you have done well. This is your opportunity to overwhelm Gim Yu Sin.

I will be victorious, by Your Majesty's grace.

Your Majesty, your servant Gye Baek, because of this battle, has caused the loss of 8 000 troops.

How can I cleanse myself from this crime?

Please punish your servant when I arrive in Sabi City.

When your servant arrives in Sabi City, lock me up immediately.

Your servant wants to utilize the prison to launch an attack on the enemy.

Please trust your servant. Get the soldiers ready.

The plan this time is only known to us two.

If we do it like this, your servant Gye Baek will definitely recapture Tobi City,

and return the disgrace to Gim Yu Sin.

Wife.

I believe in you, General.

Thank you.

Don't worry about the children, just take care of yourself.

I wish you the best of luck.

Before day break, we must recapture Tobi City.

Let's move!

Yes!

Enemy attack!

Stop them!

Open the city gate!

Yes.

General! General!

What is it?

General, you must leave here immediately.

I asked you what's the matter?

Gye Baek is leading the Baekje army and entering the city.

What, Gye Baek?

Didn't they say Gye Baek was in prison?

General, it's not the time to argue about this.

Most of our soldiers in the city have fallen.

Please make haste and leave now.

Enemy!

Gye Baek.

Did you think I was still in prison?

Now it'll be your turn to be in prison when you return to Seorabeol.

Yes, it's definitely you, Gye Baek.

That was a remarkable strategy.

Only by doing this are you worthy to be my opponent.

Until we meet again, Gye Baek.

Charge!

Long live Baekje!

Long live Baekje!

Long live General Gye Baek!

Long live General Gye Baek!

All the preparations have been made to despatch our envoys.

You have worked hard, daejwapyeong.

The next matter to discuss.

Your Majesty.

Your servant has something to report.

Is it about Gye Baek?

Now is the time we need Gye Baek more than ever.

Definitely...

That's my thinking too.

Then,

are you going to release Gye Baek?

I've already released him.

Your Majesty, your servant has good news to report.

Go ahead and speak.

General Gye Baek has recaptured Tobi City.

And also, Gim Yu Sin has escaped.

Your Majesty, you did this deliberately so that Silla will relax, and then surprised them with a raid.

As naesin jwapyeong has said,

this is Gye Baek's stratagem.

Congratulations to Your Majesty.

It's the trust between a monarch and his minister that contributed to this victory.

Your Majesty.

My sincere congratulations to Your Majesty.

Congratulations to Your Majesty.

Congratulations to Your Majesty.

Congratulations to Your Majesty.

Not only was Gye Baek released, but he has won the battle.

If I can be this happy,

I don't mind being hoodwinked everytime.

If only the rest of the things were to run smoothly like this, all would be well.

Are you talking about the Queen?

Seems like the enemy has caught hold of her weakness.

Hold on for a while.

Once I confirm it, I'll inform you.

Do you think they'll blame us for General Gye Baek's victory?

There's nothing we can do.

We didn't know about it either.

Gim Chun Chu will not believe me.

Everything will be fine.

We'll explain it to them, regarding this matter.

They were able to win against Gye Baek on the last occasion because of our help.

Go and tell Gim Chun Chu quickly.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Take him away.

Yes, Your Excellency.

Tell me,

does this matter involve the Queen?

Even if you refuse to talk, it's useless because I have the evidence.

Even though it's written in vinegar and is therefore invisible,

if we apply heat, the words will appear.

If you are resolute in keeping quiet,

I'll kill you right here and go and inform His Majesty.

But, if you tell me the truth, I'll spare your life.

What do you want to do?

Your Excellency!

What's the matter?

You...

Weren't you supposed to go together with him?

He was arrested.

What?

How did you handle things?

I'm sorry Your Majesty.

Who know of this matter, is it only naesin jwapyeong?

Yes, Your Majesty.

The Queen informed Silla about our Baekje's military secrets.

Silla then convinced Tang to acknowledge the Queen's bestowment.

Yes, that's the truth.

I really cannot believe this.

That the Baekje Queen can betray the country for her own selfish desires.

Watch him carefully.

Yes.

It's already so late, what's the matter, Your Excellency?

I have an urgent matter to report to His Majesty.

What?

What is wrong with you?

It's an emergency, open the door.

Yes.

Open the door!

Isn't this naesin jwapyeong?

It's already so late, where are you heading?

Do you want to see His Majesty?

Do you want to tell him that I'm a Silla spy?

Is that your admission?

I wonder.

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How can someone as smart as Your Majesty fall into this trap?

Go and beg for His Majesty's mercy.

I will do that later.

Have you thought of a plan?

Seems like Silla is in hiding.

Hey Seong Chung!

Open your eyes!

Is there anyone there?

Is there anyone there?

Is there anything I can do?

Admit you're a Silla spy.

How can such a thing like this happen?

Please adjudicate on this.

Are you telling me to kill the Queen?

I'm pleading with you to issue a wise edict.

I'll do as you say.

I asked you to come here for a moment before you leave.

There is nothing to hesitate about.

I'm asking you for a favour.