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Wait a moment!

Wait a moment!

Wait a moment!

I have something to ask of you.

Let me work for your clan.

That way, I'll be able to repay the money I owe you,

and it'll be beneficial to the trade group as well.

I was born into the trading profession, and have been on several trade missions.

The first thing I learned when I started out was the principle of trustworthiness.

But all that you've told me up until now are lies, how can I use such a person?

How can I afford to use a prince of buyeo?

Please forgive me.

Episode 7

this was sent by hyeon-to city's governor, Yang-jeong.

They ask that the ironware workshop be shut down, and demand access for checks.

This isn't a request! This sounds like a threat!

Burn it!

I said to burn it!!

I, the palace emissary, have something to report to his majesty.

If buyeo no longer wants to endure this type of humiliation,

we must make preparations for buyeo's future.

What is it that you have thought of?

It is time for you to appoint the crown prince.

To minimize the han nation's oppression, our country's roots must be deep and solid.

We must name prince dae-so as the crown prince.

Have you...?

Have you received the date of my death as well?

No, your majesty, that is not what I mean.

After your majesty took reign, there have been countless wars.

Should something unfortunate happen in one of those wars,

buyeo will fall into chaos...

Palace emissary!

How can you speak with such disrespect?

Something unfortunate happening to his majesty!

No, it's not that.

Don't you understand what I'm saying?

Palace emissary.

Yes, your majesty.

I understand what you are trying to say,

but this is not yet the right time to name the crown prince.

Let us not speak about this now.

Yes, your majesty.

What is his majesty thinking?

How can he justify delaying the appointment of the crown prince?

Stay calm.

Uncle.

Yes.

As father wishes, do not speak of appointing the crown prince to him any further.

But why?

Although he has been kicked out of the palace, his majesty still favors ju-mong.

Why can't we speak of the appointment now?

In his absence, we must take advantage to name you the crown prince now.

I do not wish to be seen as frantically...

Trying to claim the crown prince position.

Then?

What about ridding ourselves of ju-mong permanently?

If our only threat is gone, then we can be patient and wait.

Mother has a point.

He doesn't know anyone outside of the palace.

It will be easy to do away with him.

Brother!

Let me take care of it.

My lady, it's mu-duk.

Come in.

My lady.

It is said that they discussed the naming of the crown prince today.

The palace emissary suggested to his majesty to name dae-so as the crown prince.

If that's the case, then we will be in trouble.

If prince dae-so becomes the crown prince,

then the queen will get even more out of hand.

What are we to do?

We have already anticipated this, so do not worry.

My lady, we cannot just ignore the situation.

Ever since prince ju-mong was kicked out,

his majesty has not come around here at all.

What if we lose his majesty's love and attention?

You have gone too far.

You dare to guess his majesty's intent?

Forgive me.

This matter is not for you to worry about. Leave now.

I have made a pact with hae mo-su

to raise ju-mong to be the hero to reclaim the land that belongs to gojoseon.

But the ju-mong right now,

isn't making it easy for me to fulfill that promise.

He is too weak,

how will he be able to save the refugees oppressed by han nation?

Your majesty, I am responsible for this.

Everything is my fault.

It is I...

Who did not raise ju-mong properly.

No.

It is I who took pity on his fate and did not raise him to be tough.

From now on, I will only let him taste the bitterness of life.

So, even though your heart may break, you must be patient.

Can I help you?

Here you go.

Thank you.

Stop!

Ahhhh... you're killing me!

Stop right there!

What did you say?

You can't return what you borrowed?

Fine! Just try it!

I can do without a few beans!

Who says I won't return it?

I'm just asking for two weeks' extension!

Only two weeks!

Two weeks? How many two weeks are you going to ask for?

I'm going to kill you!

Help me!

He's going to kill me over 2 bags of beans!

You rascal! Hey you! You!

Damn it! It was all worthless!

Ma-ri, let's do it again.

No way.

How long are we going to continue this thievery!

Oh-yi is right.

I've had enough of hyeop-Bo's beatings.

Then what are we to do?

Why not work for do-chi and start smuggling?

What?

No way.

I nearly died last time!

Such a big man with such little courage.

Just one more time.

What's that?

Isn't he... The guy from last time?

Hey! Hey! Hey!

Is he dead?

No, he's still alive.

Come on, let's go.

We're just unlucky today.

Hey!

Wait. We should just...

What are you doing?

Are you going to kill him?

If he lives and finds out we robbed him, he'll kill us.

We should just kill him and settle the matter before it goes further.

Wait, we can't do that.

Quick, lift him up.

What do you think you are doing?

Let's save him.

Heaven will punish us if we kill an innocent man.

Are you two crazy?

Hey! Hey!

Oh-yi, where are we going?

To find bu-young.

Why bu-young?

She learnt the healing arts when she was at the divination palace.

Alright.

Bu-young! Bu-young! Do something!

He may die at any moment.

Who is he?

Actually, we don't know him, but he seems to have a sword wound on his stomach.

Hurry and tend to it.

What?

Do you know him?

No. Bring him inside.

Be careful.

Who is protecting ju-mong?

It was someone skilled in swordsmanship.

You worthless...!

Forgive me.

It was not any ordinary swordsman.

I have never fought with such a skilled swordsman before.

Is there any chance of him recognizing you?

You do not have to worry as I had a mask on.

Hurry and locate the whereabouts of ju-mong.

Yes.

Brother,

it must be lady yoo-hwa who has appointed a swordsman for ju-mong.

What do you think?

If he was such a skilled swordsman,

he must have been sent by father.

What?

Where is prince ju-mong?

If he was injured, isn't his life in danger?

I looked around everywhere,

but couldn't find him.

Find him!

You must find him!

If anything happens to prince ju-mong,

you will be beheaded.

Bu-young!

Here are the herbs you requested, I've prepared them already.

How is he?

Will he live?

I don't know, but what happened?

What?

Oh, we found him injured on the street and brought him here.

It will be difficult to believe, since in your eyes

we are capable of murder.

But not this time!

This time, our intentions were only to save him!

It's true! Hyeop-Bo's telling the truth.

So please try and save him.

Brother, let's go.

Aren't you happy to see me?

I've traveled a long distance, just to see you.

Your highness, please don't...!

Please don't do this, your highness!

Who are you?

Shut up and come with us.

Have mercy! I know nothing. Have mercy!

You must not have any falsehood in your answers to my questions.

Was it you

who spread the rumor that lady yoo-hwa was carrying hae mo-su's child?

It wasn't me!

I heard from general hae mo-su's da-mul army,

and spoke about the general and lady yoo-hwa's heartbreaking fate.

The one who told me about lady yoo-hwa being pregnant with the general's child,

was the queen's brother, the palace emissary.

Please have mercy on me.

There. Let's go.

Everything done?

Yes.

Oh yes... The rascal in the west dungeon has been moaning quite a bit

seems like he is dying.

He's still very much alive.

Really? He might die any moment, so keep an eye on him.

We will.

Captain?

What?

We're bored. Can you tell us the story that you heard about in the city?

I'm supposed to tell you just because you asked?

Give it to him.

Here it is.

Gather everyone.

Hurry!

Where did we leave off last time?

Lady yoo-hwa met general hae mo-su at the da-mul army base.

That's right.

Can you imagine the reaction of the general when he saw lady yoo-hwa, who he thought was dead?

No matter how skilled he may be in martial arts,

he was still no match for the hundreds of men charging his army.

Even though they put up a fierce fight,

general hae mo-su was captured alive, and dragged to hyeon-to city.

It's so sad.

That's it for today.

Please tell us bit more.

What happened to lady yoo-hwa?

Lady yoo-hwa?

Lady yoo-hwa...

She was already pregnant with the general's child.

Then?

What happened?

Then?

I can say no more.

Please tell us.

Back to your posts!

Hurry!

Mu-song!

Mu-song!

What is it?

Come here.

I'm here. What is it?

Was lady yoo-hwa...

Really pregnant with the general's child?

Did you listen to my story for free?

Do I have to tell you?

Well, you have nothing that I want anyway.

Are you that curious?

Was she really pregnant?

I don't know for sure,

but according to my source, it's true.

But what was to be done?

General hae mo-su was already dead and she was pregnant!

What can be more sad than that?

Lady yoo-hwa, what became of her?

Well that... there are lots of different versions.

Some say that she gave birth and the child is being raised somewhere.

Others say that she took her own life to join the general.

Why would someone like you be so interested in an old story like this?

You must be really bored!

I had hoped that he was general hae mo-s...

Even though I knew that our clan would be massacred,

my heart was beating so fast while returning here.

I was hoping that the person I saved,

was general hae mo-s...

I was 16, when I first heard of you.

From the merchants who traveled frequently through our village,

I heard stories of general's bravery,

how hard you fought to save the refugees of gojoseon,

I listened unreservedly to all the details.

Although I never once met you in person,

I drew a picture of you in my mind and kept it ingrained in my heart.

If it's possible at all,

I've always wanted to aid you through all your endeavors.

This way, the general that has been ingrained in my heart was saved by me.

Even if the same events were to occur,

I would still do it,

without any regrets.

He attained so much power in buyeo in the past decade

through the money he made smuggling salt.

Smuggling salt still draws in the most profit for him.

How does he dare to smuggle salt despite government jurisdiction?

He is more fearless than we thought.

Even so,

he is still nothing compared to you, who is smuggling buyeo's weapons out for profit.

How would you like to handle with this?

Strike where the trade will occur, and take control of the salt trades.

Miss!

This is too dangerous.

How can we stop do-chi if we won't take any risks?

They are illegal smugglers, so they won't be able to complain anywhere.

Do as you wish.

However,

keep in mind, a furious mouse will turn around and bite the cat.

If you anger him,

he will bite you.

I understand.

Chief!

Chief!

What is it?

A maid from the divination palace has brought news from the high priestess of buyeo.

You must hurry and go to the palace.

Chief, have a safe trip.

Father...

I want to go with you. I want to see buyeo's palace.

Miss! The chief has important matters to tend to,

you are too old to tag along for fun.

I don't want to go just for fun.

Buyeo may become our enemy, so I want to take a closer look.

Then we shall go together.

Hey, sa-yong...

What?

You know,

I'm not sure if her curiosity will be a boon or a bane for us.

Sometimes it will be a boon, and sometimes it will be a bane.

What?

Hey! What kind of an answer is that?

Hey! Damn it?

Why are all long-haired people so annoying?

Miss?

Where are you going?

I was just walking around.

I won't go far, so don't worry.

Is it true?

Can we truly meet his majesty?

Isn't this the reason you have befriended me?

That... that...

I am curious as to just how good of a businessman you actually are.

What type of business you transact with his majesty,

I will wait and see.

This is my daughter.

My name is so seo-no.

If you were born a male, you would have become a great leader.

Subordinates are not allowed to go in.

You stay here.

Yes, chief.

This is the gyehrubu clan's chief, yeon ta-bal.

I am honoured to meet with your majesty.

I've heard that you are a very successful businessman.

According to yeo mi-eul, you would like to conduct a business transaction with me.

What business would you like to discuss with me?

If your majesty had known that the suhn-bi clan had armed themselves with han nation's weapons,

it would have been an easier battle.

This is certain,

but how can I know what's happening hundreds of miles away?

Then I will provide you with some valuable information.

The hyungno clan, the Thorn in the han nation's side,

will be proposing a treaty to the han nation.

Their longtime enemy is proposing a treaty?

How is that possible?

The king of the hyungno people, horoko, has a half-brother.

The king's mother recently killed the half-brother.

This incident will cause major internal clashes.

Proposing a treaty at this time would be a clever thing to do.

How did you come about this information?

I have been leading my clan in travels all over the lands.

I have men in every corner of the earth,

and contacts in just about every place imaginable.

I wish to use information from these contacts to propose a deal with your majesty.

I can provide valuable information to your majesty faster than anyone else can.

What do you think, bu deuk-bul?

If this is true, then it will be a great advantage for buyeo.

Then what is it that you would like me to give you in return?

Please allow me to deal with all transactions between buyeo and han nation.

Fine.

I will accept your proposal.

My most sincere thanks to your majesty.

Who are you, and why are you watching me?

You must be a new palace maid.

Which palace are you assigned to?

It looks like you've learned martial arts.

Fine. Let's fight.

Your skills are quite good, so I won't go easy on you.

Your highness!

What kind of abomination is this?

Beg his highness for his forgiveness!

Aren't you a palace maid?

She is the daughter of the gyehrubu clan's chief, yeon ta-bal.

His majesty asked to speak to him, and she came along.

I beg your forgiveness.

Do you not know that you cannot trespass on palace grounds?

Please return with me.

Your highness!

Can you hear me, your highness?

Please don't move!

What... what happened?

Where is this?

Why am I here?

Brother! Brother mu-song!

Long time no see. Where's oh-yi and hyeop-Bo?

I don't know. I suppose they're off doing useless things.

What's useless?

Something.

Are you guys still swindling the citizens?

That doesn't work anymore. Help us find something to do.

You ruffian.

I don't even know what to do with myself. How can I help you?

Over there.

Have you seen this man?

He has a stomach wound.

Never seen him before.

Do you know that guy?

Of course not!

What about you?

Of course not!

Then, why are you asking?

I'll be off then.

I almost didn't recognize you in your state.

Did something happen to you?

I didn't know you'll be suffering like this either.

This is all my fault.

It's all in the past.

When I was sent out from the temple, I blamed you.

But after I thought it through, I realized it was my own fault.

I'm sorry.

Forgive me.

Forgive you? I am too lowly to give forgiveness.

What has happened to you, your highness?

Who did this to you?

Return to the palace.

I...

Cannot return to the palace.

I was kicked out from the palace.

I am no longer a prince.

Oh-yi, hyeop-Bo!

Where's that fellow?

Which fellow?

The fellow you rescued!

Oh, bu-young's working on it, but we don't know if he'll live.

Why?

This is bad, this is bad!

What happened?

There are people looking for him!

Who?

I don't know who they are, but from the looks of them...

Why did you do such a useless thing?

What should we do? We should have killed him!

Oh, he's alive!

He's alive!

Bu-young, you did a good job.

I heard you saved my life.

I won't forget this.

No need for that.

Are you alright?

Hey! What kind of fellow are you?

Why did you get stabbed and chased?

There are many people looking for you.

Don't make things bad for us.

Go away.

Who is chasing you, your highness?

I'm ashamed, but I have a request.

I have no place to go or stay.

Can you let me stay with you and find work?

Chu-mo... being chased... wounded with a knife...

Chased? By whom?

I do not know.

He has been wounded as well.

You cannot leave prince ju-mong to go on like this.

What has happened with ju-mong?

We sent out pictures of him, but was unable to find him.

Has he left buyeo?

Where can he go if he leaves buyeo?

He doesn't have the foresight to do such a thing.

He must be in hiding.

Do not act rashly and continue your search.

Yes.

Dae-so.

Yes, mother?

I was so preoccupied with ju-mong that

I forgot to mention that I have found you a bride.

General heuk-chi's daughter is beautiful and elegant.

I will speak to his majesty and arrange your marriage. What is your opinion?

I have no wish to marry anyone right now.

Is there someone else you have in mind?

I do have someone in mind, but it is not the time yet.

When the time is right, I will speak to you.

The chief of buyeo's iron weaponry is mo pal-mo.

We must engage him if we are to learn the secret method.

Can you do it?

Don't worry and go.

Let's leave.

Hey you! Long time no see!

Ouch...!

I last saw you at gae-ma nation!

It's been at least a decade!

Who are you?

Hey, don't you know gye-pil?

Are you senile? Don't you know me?

It's gye-pil!

Gye-pil? I don't know any gye-pil!

Who the hell are you?

Aren't you do-chi?

You!

Must be my unlucky day!

I am chu-mo.

Do-chi

bu-young tells me you used to work at the ironworks.

Yes sir. I was an ironforger.

You look like a sturdy fellow.

Where is he? Han-dang!

Han-dang!

Yes sir!

Bring this fellow and give him work.

If he is useless, get him out immediately.

Yes, boss.

Follow me!

Thank you, boss.

Bu-young.

No need to thank me. It'll all be added to your debt.

I should thank you.

If you can't handle your debt, you know what will happen.

They're coming.

Where are we going?

Don't ask questions.

Just do as you are told, but keep your mouth shut.

If you talk, I will cut off your tongue and kill you.

Do you understand?

Yes.

It is good that do-chi is here as well.

When the workers are on the boat, attack.

You sure we're not missing anything, right?

Yes.

Han-dang.

Yes, sir.

Get the goods onto the cart.

Yes, sir.

Boss!

Boss!

Retreat! Retreat!

Will he be all right?

Yes, it is a surface wound.

He will heal quickly.

You've done a good job.

Bu-young, leave us.

We are fortunate that you are unhurt.

It seems you saved my life.

I won't forget this.

Find out quickly who was behind this.

Yes, boss.

What are you thinking?

That ju-mong... I never thought he'd be working for do-chi.

He was foolish, but I never disliked him.

I'm worried because we didn't kill do-chi because of that ju-mong.

We will have more opportunities.

You did a good job today.

Go and rest.

Boss!

Did you find out?

Yes.

So, who was behind this?

It was yeon ta-bal.

Yeon ta-bal?

You have something to do.

If you succeed, I will give you that much more.

Anything. Just tell us what to do.

Let's forget this.

Forget it? This is a huge sum of amount.

That's right. Let's do it just this once.

With that money, we can start a legitimate business.

Don't you want to buy bu-young's debt and free her?

Who's there?!

What's this?

What?

Go and check on miss.

Miss!

I will take the guards and strike do-chi.

They said a furious mouse will bite a cat.

How could you not have prepared for this?

Forgive me.

If so seo-no does not return safely, you are all dead.

Sa-yong, go see do-chi and find out what his demands are.

Oo-tae, take our fighters and place them around do-chi's domain.

Accept all of do-chi's demands. Once she's safe...

We'll massacre him and his people.

Here.

Impudent wench.

Your father will be here soon.

Be patient.

I was sent by yeon ta-bal.

I am sa-yong.

Leave this place instantly, and take the warriors that are lying in ambush.

I have been given authority over this matter. What is it that you demand?

Tell yeon ta-bal to come and bow before me.

I will relay this to him.

If I do not hear from you by day break, your so seo-no's life will be no more.

How can I afford to use a prince of buyeo?

Forgive me.

Surprised? Come, let's have something to eat.

What about her?

She's locked up. Don't worry and follow me.

All right, let's go.

Leave quickly!

Hurry! Leave now!

Poh Kim

why did you save me'?

What's your background?

I can't agree to this kind of deal

because you saved my life

do you want your daughter dead'?

Hurry up, leave now!

You ingrate

kill him!

No, he's a prince

stay here for the time being

your majesty

do you know about the secret prison here in buyeo?

Who are those people locked up there?

We know prince jumong's whereabouts

I must go there personally to take a look

both your eyes are completely blind

how are you going to show off your martial skills?

You've become someone I can talk to

then let me be your master

mother