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I am the third son of emperor geum-wa, ju-mong.

Episode 10

we cannot let anyone know that it was

prince dae-so who attacked the cave prison.

What should we tell his majesty?

I will talk to his majesty.

Your majesty, lady yoo-hwa has come to inquire about prince dae-so's health.

- Tell her that he is unwell and to return later. - No.

- Let her enter. - Yes.

Your majesty, how worried must you be?

I heard the unfortunate news, and was unable to come earlier.

Please forgive me.

Thank you for coming.

How do you feel?

The pain is bearable.

I will pray for your quick recovery.

Thank you.

Have you heard news of ju-mong?

Even though he was kicked out of the palace,

how can I, as a mother, not be worried? But...

For my sin of raising my child poorly, I am holding it in.

His majesty will not ignore him for too long.

He will call him back into the palace.

Do not worry yourself too much.

The cave prison has been a divination palace secret for generations.

Even the prime minister had not been aware of it.

Please forgive us, your majesty.

What was the need for such a prison to the divination palace?

Any felon can be handled by buyeo's authorities.

Your majesty...

There are those that cannot be judged by the law.

What is the meaning of that?

The cave prison is not for mere criminals.

It is a place for those who would bring misfortune to buyeo.

Although it would be right to put them to death,

they were put there to live out their days according to their fate.

This was done all for the sake of buyeo,

so please do not reproach us.

So then, who was it that attacked the cave prison?

I do not know.

But amongst those imprisoned there,

there was someone that your majesty knew.

It was general hae mo-s...

What... did you just say?

I said that it was general hae mo-s...

Hae mo-su...

Hae mo-su... is alive?

You knew that I would exchange my life for my friend, hae mo-s...

Even though you say that your judgment was for buyeo and my sake,

how could you do such a ruthless thing?

It was ruthless.

I know that I cannot escape your wrath. But...

How can I, the high priestess, reject heaven's will?

What happened to hae mo-su?

Did he die with the other prisoners?

We did not find his body.

He must have escaped.

I must meet hae mo-s...

Find him.

Use your powers if necessary. You must find him!

Your majesty, lady yoo-hwa is here.

Send her in.

Did you summon me, your majesty?

Sit, my lady.

Why have you called me at such a late time?

Sleep eludes me.

Will you have a drink with me?

Are you troubled?

Troubled? No.

I am thinking of past days and I need a drink to sleep.

I must be getting old.

Why do you say that?

Your strength is still great, your majesty.

My lady.

Yes.

Are you happy to be with me?

How can I be here without your majesty's graciousness?

I am indebted to you for all eternity.

I sometimes think that...

If all those years ago, misfortune didn't greet hae mo-su,

and if you two were still together,

you would be much happier.

Your majesty...!

I just...

Think that sometimes.

His eyes...

His voice...

How he rode his horse to rescue the refugees...

The way he was tied up by the han soldiers...

And shed tears of blood...

I can still see it.

Memories should fade with time...

But I do not understand why they become clearer as days go by.

I know that my words will hurt your majesty,

but only when I die will hae mo-su be gone from my heart.

Please forgive me, your majesty.

You are not the only one to feel that way.

Hae mo-su will always be, until I die,

a Thorn in my heart.

Not only do-chi, but all those who tried to kill you

are desperate to find you.

What do you mean you want to go to town?

I must see someone.

Brother, who is it?

If you tell us, we will meet him for you.

No, I must meet him myself.

You can help me find mu-song.

If he is alive, he will be wanted as well.

Before he is caught, you must find him first.

Yes, brother.

Master, I must go to town.

They came to the cave prison to kill you.

Wouldn't going to town be dangerous?

Do not be worried.

If you and I are to stay here, there is something we need.

I will find swords to protect us here.

I am no longer going to run away from my brothers' threats.

Does your father, who kicked you out of the palace,

not know of the attempts on your life?

How can he as a father,

ignore the deadly rivalry between brothers?

It would be better to ask for his help.

Why are you silent?

How is it?

Here is your wine.

What's this? I didn't order this.

Over there. He sent it.

Me?

Who are you? What do you want from me?

I just feel bad about last time.

Here. Drink this.

This wine is not just any wine.

Only the nobles of the han nation can drink this so-Hong wine.

- That wine is made only with grains from Jin-byeon? - That's right!

If you drink this, you won't get drunk upwards.

You'll get drunk downwards.

Fiery!

Here, drink some.

Wait, let me finish this.

Here.

Pour me another cup.

Prince ju-mong!

Leader!

What happened to you?

I heard you were kicked out of the palace,

and had no way to contact you. I was so frustrated!

It was my foolishness at the ironworks that made

things difficult for you and your workers.

How could I have appeared before you?

I'm very sorry. Please forgive me.

You didn't do it on purpose, your highness.

I thought perhaps it was my instructions...

That caused the accident and was so worried.

I just thank the heavens that you are alive.

Thank you, leader.

So what do we do now?

His majesty has given prince dae-so and young-po entry to the ironworks

and give them responsibility over matters of the state.

The two princes have been elevated,

but your highness...!

There will come a day when I receive his majesty's approval.

Please do not worry about me

leader.

I know I don't deserve it, but I need something from you.

Anything, your highness.

Please get me some swords.

After all that, you still want swords?

I really need them.

I beg you, leader.

What did you just say?

I told the prime minister and the high priestess everything.

Brother!

Don't touch me!

You fool, are you trying to help things or ruin everything?

I had no choice.

Both the high priestess and the prime minister knew that

your wound was not from a wild beast, but a sword wound.

I felt that to deny it would make things worse.

Don't just blame me for everything!

You fool!

Are you that upset over being blamed?

We cannot be assured that they support us like our uncle.

I must go to the divination palace. Help me up!

Brother, you are still too weak to rise.

Help me up!

You have strained yourself to come here.

I must speak to you. The prime minister will join us shortly.

I am expecting him.

Please sit down.

Please have some tea.

What will you do?

Will you tell his majesty?

We cannot, and we shouldn't.

We will not tell his majesty, so do not worry.

Thank you.

But we are not helping you for your sake,

but only to prevent chaos to the throne and to safeguard buyeo's future.

Please do not jeopardize your position with rash and foolish actions.

The high priestess speaks true.

Your highnesses know that even without events like this,

his majesty is weary and unsettled.

I understand. Do not worry over this matter any longer.

But I have something to ask.

At the cave prison, I saw a strange prisoner protecting ju-mong.

It seemed they were quite close. Do you know who he is?

Although he was blind, his skills were far better than any of the soldiers.

If it weren't for him, ju-mong would be...

He escaped with ju-mong. Do you know who he is?

We do not know.

The wounds are healed.

Thank you.

Please have something to eat.

- Did you say your name was bu-yong? - Yes

can you find me some materials for a letter?

Odd.

It's even!

Is it that difficult to get it right?

It's odd or even! Is it that difficult?

Looks like you've run out of money, so we should stop.

What is the meaning of this?

- Boys. - Here.

Why are you doing this?

Why are you doing this?

Stop!

Who are you?

- If anyone moves an eye, kill him. - Yes, brother.

You boys are really naughty.

Get out of there, brother!

Yes, I should. I should get out.

I'll squeeze the life out of you if you try anything.

Brother!

Oh, chu-mo!

Are you well?

Of course I'm not well!

I really don't understand what's going on.

Who were the attackers at the cave?

I am not certain myself.

Hey ma-ri! How did you know I was here?

It's pretty obvious where you'd be.

Brother, we must get away before do-chi's men arrive.

Alright, let's go!

Prince ju-mong!

Thank you for coming this long way.

I could only get a few.

This will be of great help.

Thank you, leader.

This was nothing, your highness!

When you return to the palace, you can get me some wine.

If you wish, I will let you bathe in wine!

Master, I obtained some swords.

As you promised, please teach me the warrior arts.

Ju-mong...

Yes?

No matter how great your fighting skills,

if your fate is dark,

you will not be able to protect yourself.

Right now, you must remove that darkness from your fate.

What is this?

Give this to your father.

Do not let anyone know that it was you who sent it.

I keep thinking about him.

The fellow named ju-mong who pretended to be a prince?

Yes.

Have you forgotten the chief's words?

Your obligation to him ended when he returned the favor to you.

It's not that.

I just thought that maybe he was telling the truth.

Find out for me. He might really be a prince.

And if he was?

It will be an advantage to us since we helped each other.

Perhaps... you have other emotions for him?

For that fool?

It is said that prince dae-so is ill.

Shouldn't you go see him?

Why should I?

Why? He has shown much interest in you.

If you do the right thing, it will be of great advantage to us.

I know he's a prince, but he's an arrogant man.

I do not wish to be false.

You still have much to learn.

Do you think that I like him?

Did I not tell you that we must know the intricacies of buyeo

so that our gyeh-ru clan can survive?

It is not important whether you like him or not,

so do not involve your emotions in this.

It's so grand!

I was here once during king hae bu-ru's reign.

It's gotten so much bigger!

That geum-wa fellow is much better than his father!

Father, please mind your words.

No one's listening! Right?

Welcome.

I am here to escort you. Let us go.

Your highness, miss so seo-no from yeon ta-bal's trade clan is here.

- Let her enter. - Yes.

Welcome.

I heard the unfortunate news, but was able to come only now.

Please forgive me.

Sit.

I heard you were injured during a hunt.

How is your health?

I am alright. I'm much better now.

I have brought some herbs to help your highness in recovery.

Although I wish I can boil these for you myself, I lament that I cannot.

Please recover quickly, your highness.

Thank you. Your words are like medicine to me.

Now that you have come to see me, I will recover quickly.

When you have recovered, I will help you find the beast

and I will take revenge for you.

Yes, I will anxiously await that day!

The empress seeks your audience.

Bid her enter.

You don't have to come here so often.

Do not fret. I come here out of my own desire.

I heard you had a visitor. Is she the one?

Yes.

I am so seo-no.

She is the daughter of chief yeon ta-bal of gyeh-ru.

Oh, is she?

I will take my leave now.

When I am recovered, I will seek out chief yeon ta-bal.

Was it her? The girl you had in mind?

I do not know yet.

You rejected general heuk-chi's daughter,

and seeing your shining face,

you must like her.

Why are you laughing?

I was surprised at your ability to keep

a straight face as you're saying those lies.

Don't be so sure they're lies.

Prince dae-so is not that bad.

Where is oo-tae?

He said he was going somewhere for a while...!

Hey!

Where did you go off without me?

My liver was shriveling up with fear that you were going to cause trouble!

What have you found?

It seems that fellow was not lying.

That ju-mong... he's the third son of king geum-wa.

He was sent out of the palace for an act he committed.

And when we met him on the way to heng-in, he was on a royal journey.

Since you do not wish to divulge your name,

I will tell you mine.

My name is...

Ju-mong.

I had to hide my true identity because of personal reasons,

but I am a prince of buyeo.

Remember me.

I like you.

If you ever come to buyeo, come and find me.

Fool!

Things are getting interesting.

How is this interesting? We treated him badly!

It is said that between the three princes, dae-so, young-po, and ju-mong,

ju-mong received the most affection from the king. However...

It is said that he was also the biggest disappointment to the king.

It is for that reason he was sent away from the palace.

If he was stripped off his royal position and sent out of the palace,

he must really be a great fool.

It might not be that simple.

It is well-known that king geum-wa favors

his concubine lady yoo-hwa over the queen.

We cannot be sure that he is a tiger cub sent out to brave the wild.

This means that at the end of my fishing rod there are two tiger cubs.

One tiger cub in the palace, and one tiger cub out of the palace.

For the sake of gyeh-ru, it may be good to keep both at hand,

but it is not wise.

That is correct.

Do-chi took him lightly and suffered greatly.

I understand.

I am here.

Your highness!

Are you sure you were not followed?

Yes.

How is my mother?

She is well.

But, what is it that you need?

I need to deliver this to his majesty,

but I have no other way but you.

You must not let anyone know this is from me,

and you must not let your own identity be known.

I know this is a difficult task,

but his majesty must receive this. You must find a way.

I will try.

Do not tell my mother as she will worry.

Yes.

What have you found?

Forgive me. I cannot see hae mo-su in my visions.

When I approached him, a stronger spirit blocked him from my view.

This is news of hyeon-to city from chief yeon ta-bal.

Prime minister.

Yes, your majesty.

This says that hyeon-to city's governor Yang-jeong has called the monarch of heng-in

and promised him iron weapons.

If heng-in is armed with the han nation's weapons,

this will pose great danger to buyeo.

You must do something, your majesty.

General!

Yes, your majesty.

Go to heng-in and find out what Yang-jeong has promised them.

Offer them better terms.

If they continue to partner with the han nation, tell them that we will wage war.

Yes, your majesty!

What is it, your majesty?

Who sent this message?

It came with the other news from chief yeon ta-bal.

I was imprisoned in a prison where not even a raindrop could enter,

but after all those years, I consider it the will of heaven.

Although I do not blame you even if you knew of my whereabouts,

now I must meet you.

If there are those that seek to block our meeting, avoid them.

On the full moon, come to the pond where we met long ago on mt. Su-mi.

If his majesty finds out, I will be killed.

Please read it quickly and return it to me.

Ju-mong.

Yes.

You must go somewhere with me.

Please be my guide.

The fact that hae mo-su is still alive must be heaven's will.

If you kill him, you will anger heaven.

It will be a dark day for buyeo's future.

Everything is ready.

I will leave the palace tonight.

No one must know my whereabouts.

Yes, your majesty.

Master.

Who are you going to meet?

I'm going to meet geum-wa.

Geum-wa and I were comrades in leading the da-mul army.

I must meet him and save you from death's door.

And...

I must know the reason why I was imprisoned for twenty years.

Do you think that it was my father that imprisoned you?

It is not possible.

His majesty would not betray his comrade.

Geum-wa...

Was it you?

Was it you that imprisoned me for so long?

Geum-wa and I were comrades in leading the da-mul army.

I must meet him and save you from death's door.

And...

I must know the reason why I was imprisoned for twenty years.

Master.

Do you think that it was his majesty...

That tried to kill you?

It cannot be.

The message must have been intercepted.

I saw the prime minister and the high priestess at the cave prison once.

If it isn't them, it has to be my brothers.

It is not possible that his majesty was responsible for this.

It is not important whose act this is.

I am just regretful that your fate seems to be like mine.

Now, the only thing I can do is to teach you

the warrior arts so you can protect yourself.

Has the sun set?

Yes.

Focus your energy and watch the sun set in the southern mountains.

When the sun sets and the moon rises,

watch the moon.

When the moon and sun separates on your sword,

the accupoints will open.

Did you summon me?

Come closer.

Here, read this.

It is a message from hae mo-s...

This message came with the news from yeon ta-bal.

Hae mo-su wants to meet me in secret.

I went to the location, but he did not reveal himself.

Prime minster.

Yes, your majesty.

Why would hae mo-su not appear before me after having asked to see me?

What is he afraid of that he will not appear before me?

Who is it?

Who is trying to prevent us from meeting each other?

How can that be?

If you cannot find hae mo-su's whereabouts...

I will no longer keep his emergence a secret.

I will use the soldiers if necessary...

To find him.

Why do you look so surprised?

I'm the captain of this place.

I have so many men under me.

You rascals! Hurry and work!

Chief.

He's our chief.

This is mo pal-mo, leader of the royal ironsmiths.

Welcome. Bring him in.

Yes, chief.

Here, drink up.

I have heard much about you.

You have spent your whole life so focused on developing weapons

that you are still single?

What is the reason you are treating me so well?

Reason? No reason.

I am a merchant who travels the world.

And when I travel I meet many kinds of people.

And amongst all the people, I like people of talent.

I like people who are skilled and gifted like you, leader.

I have been wrought with failure for decades.

Failures? What do you mean?

Well, something like that.

Here, drink another cup.

Did you see any effects from the so-Hong wine I gave you last time?

The wine that makes you drunk downwards and fiery...!

Even if there was an effect, there was no place to use it!

You...!

Don't worry. Drink up, and I'll take care of the girls tonight as well.

- Leader. - Yes.

I was thinking about starting an iron workshop for our clan and was hoping you'd help us.

Help you? How?

Lend us your knowledge in making weapons.

If so, I will give you everything you ask.

What is this?

This is the reason for all of this?

You chose the wrong man!

Even if you give me a roomful of gold and silver,

I will never give you the secrets of the ironworks!

Hey! Pal-mo!

This was unlike you, chief.

What was?

A man like mo pal-mo is loyal to buyeo to his death.

You did not read him well.

Yes.

I underestimated him.

Hurry and bring it in!

Han-dang!

How is it?

You are quite generous.

So, what is it that you want?

I have heard that chief yeon ta-bal of the gyeh-ru clan

was given the responsibility for trades between han nation and buyeo.

How can that be?

Such an important task should have been given to

someone who is head to toe from buyeo like me.

This matter has already been determined by his majesty and cannot be changed.

Of course, I don't think that it will be easy to change. But...

If you and the prince say something...

Anything is possible.

I will try for you.

Thank you, my prince!

Oh good.

Do you like her?

She is the fairest of the bondslaves here.

- If you wish, I can send her... - There is no need for that.

I have a request for you.

Anything, your highness.

Uncle.

Do you know him?

Yes. Until recently, he was working for me here.

I was looking for him...

How was he working for you?

Oh, that girl you saw brought him here and said he was her relative.

Did you go there?

Why did you return with what I sent for ju-mong?

My lady...

Has something happened to ju-mong?

The cave prison has been shut down and prince ju-mong was nowhere to be found.

What? What about your brother?

Your brother would know where ju-mong is.

My brother was also nowhere to be found.

Attack me with your sword.

What?

Do not worry. Try and attack me with all your effort.

I cannot see with either eyes.

But my blindness does not cause me any handicap when I fight.

Do you know why?

A normal man sees the sword with his eyes.

But a master feels the sword with his whole body.

This is how a master can fight a foe in front of him,

and yet block blows from another behind him.

The moment you hold your sword,

it must transfrom from a cold metal object

into an extension of your body filled with blood and energy.

Not just swords...

But Spears and arrows must also be used this way.

Gather your energy and hold up your sword again.

Poh Kim

having had his majesty's doting

how can you and your mother

ever understand

how much pain the empress and I has gone through?

Prince jumong has saved my daughter's life

he's her benefactor of life

my past years' life

was not of my free choice

you and I are both victims of fate

why let me

bear all the mistakes on my own?

Go find the whereabouts of haemosu

I need your divine powers

to keep a good surveillance

of the lady divine' every move

haemosu, leave buyeo

and never appear again

your highness

you have to get rid of haemosu

I have a favour to ask before I leave

prepare a troop of two hundred

the person you have always kept

in your heart all these years

will be here