1 00:00:00,037 --> 00:00:04,983 Queen Seon Deok 2 00:00:00,037 --> 00:00:04,983 Enjoy:) 3 00:00:07,295 --> 00:00:10,133 Episode 36 4 00:00:07,295 --> 00:00:12,732 Pungwolju are obliged to quell every suspicion with utmost clarity. 5 00:00:13,550 --> 00:00:15,104 The Board of Military Affairs recently found that... 6 00:00:15,234 --> 00:00:17,681 a significant number of Gaya refugees inhabits Amnyangju, 7 00:00:17,789 --> 00:00:20,312 the land belonging to Kim Yushin's clan. 8 00:00:31,162 --> 00:00:32,474 Yushin Rang. 9 00:00:32,954 --> 00:00:35,906 The Gaya refugees who were forcibly deported from Samnyangju... 10 00:00:36,077 --> 00:00:38,254 not only answered divine command, 11 00:00:38,462 --> 00:00:42,098 but also paid the price of being suspected to be part of the Gaya Restoration Movement. 12 00:00:48,639 --> 00:00:52,016 How could those refugees be inhabiting your own land? 13 00:00:52,250 --> 00:00:53,211 Also, 14 00:00:54,094 --> 00:00:55,823 we have information suggesting the restoration movement... 15 00:00:55,944 --> 00:00:58,295 began its activities once again from there. 16 00:01:00,503 --> 00:01:03,710 Your lineage is of strong Gaya ancestry. 17 00:01:04,614 --> 00:01:09,653 Can you explain what all this entails to? 18 00:01:26,636 --> 00:01:28,155 All those people are doing... 19 00:01:28,532 --> 00:01:31,233 is engaging in farming on my clan's land. 20 00:01:32,012 --> 00:01:33,856 Is granting jobs to people from lands with impoverished soil... 21 00:01:34,103 --> 00:01:36,584 so that they will make a living considered a crime? 22 00:01:53,921 --> 00:01:56,285 Those are lamentable and unjust insinuations. 23 00:01:57,976 --> 00:01:59,895 All you have is circumstantial hearsay, 24 00:02:00,064 --> 00:02:01,980 there is no clear evidence of such malfeasance. 25 00:02:03,032 --> 00:02:05,174 Of course, we have no evidence. 26 00:02:05,775 --> 00:02:10,591 But I verified firsthand the legitimacy of such circumstantial claims. 27 00:02:12,347 --> 00:02:15,462 Should the blame be laid upon you, you very well know... 28 00:02:15,604 --> 00:02:19,286 what the consequences would be. 29 00:02:19,648 --> 00:02:22,934 Hence, what do you propose I shall do? 30 00:02:23,354 --> 00:02:25,692 Let us just find a way together. 31 00:02:28,552 --> 00:02:30,848 A way to make you Pungwolju, 32 00:02:30,978 --> 00:02:35,614 and also sweep away these groundless accusations, that is. 33 00:02:41,685 --> 00:02:43,285 This is a conspiracy! 34 00:02:43,973 --> 00:02:45,830 Think you will be able to stop his investiture... 35 00:02:46,116 --> 00:02:50,298 out of mere circumstantial talebearing? 36 00:02:50,765 --> 00:02:56,984 However, suspicion and hearsay are the root of all occurrences. 37 00:02:59,373 --> 00:03:03,919 Can Your Highness prove Yushin Rang's innocence? 38 00:03:04,138 --> 00:03:06,516 And do you trust him? 39 00:03:08,256 --> 00:03:12,126 Of course, you must have the utmost confidence in Yushin Rang. 40 00:03:12,256 --> 00:03:16,399 But, never shall you consider him a mere individual. 41 00:03:17,720 --> 00:03:20,902 From the very start, Gaya and its refugees... 42 00:03:21,110 --> 00:03:24,201 have proven to be Yushin Rang's greatest strength and most daunting shortcoming. 43 00:03:24,526 --> 00:03:25,681 Hence, it is not Yushin, 44 00:03:25,759 --> 00:03:29,347 but the power figures gravitating around him you must reflect upon. 45 00:03:29,464 --> 00:03:32,750 Separating the two is utterly meaningless. 46 00:03:36,347 --> 00:03:37,863 And that is because, willingly or not, 47 00:03:37,967 --> 00:03:40,539 Yushin Rang shall eventually carry Gaya's legacy on his shoulders. 48 00:03:40,824 --> 00:03:45,240 He can neither abandon them, nor can they take to the frontline for him. 49 00:03:46,967 --> 00:03:50,800 So, what are you suggesting? 50 00:03:52,021 --> 00:03:54,748 Should you bring me the lifeless pate of the restoration movement's leader, 51 00:03:54,826 --> 00:03:57,190 would not that make all suspicions vanish?! 52 00:04:00,126 --> 00:04:04,620 And how am I supposed to know who is leading them? 53 00:04:05,520 --> 00:04:07,487 There is a possibility you might not know. 54 00:04:07,643 --> 00:04:08,598 However, 55 00:04:08,741 --> 00:04:11,598 the best course of action in dealing with this matter... 56 00:04:11,806 --> 00:04:14,383 is bringing us the head of their leader. 57 00:04:17,345 --> 00:04:18,715 Should you manage to achieve that, 58 00:04:18,819 --> 00:04:22,275 your legacy would be bolstered by meritorious service even before investiture, 59 00:04:22,405 --> 00:04:27,795 and would not that help foster your authority as Pungwolju? 60 00:04:33,775 --> 00:04:34,888 Your Highness. 61 00:04:35,736 --> 00:04:37,489 What is all this? 62 00:04:37,619 --> 00:04:40,580 The council raised an objection against his investiture as Pungwolju?! 63 00:04:43,086 --> 00:04:44,999 Anyone who witnessed his feats at the contest... 64 00:04:45,269 --> 00:04:47,466 would never allow any objection to besmirch his achievements. 65 00:04:47,765 --> 00:04:50,869 Even Seokpum Rang could not utter any opposing words. 66 00:04:51,589 --> 00:04:53,505 It is a matter dealing with my ancestry. 67 00:04:53,945 --> 00:04:57,563 Does that mean Gaya ancestry shall preclude your investiture? 68 00:05:00,370 --> 00:05:05,193 It is the same situation as when they deported Gaya refugees to Samnyangju. 69 00:05:06,154 --> 00:05:08,037 This time, it just happens to be the restoration movement. 70 00:05:08,250 --> 00:05:09,492 Restoration movement?! 71 00:05:10,245 --> 00:05:11,973 Are they aware of those Gaya remnants' intentions? 72 00:05:12,289 --> 00:05:14,102 It did not seem so. 73 00:05:14,687 --> 00:05:16,843 And neither do they seem to care. 74 00:05:17,050 --> 00:05:23,700 Yes, we once again fell for their stratagem. 75 00:05:35,739 --> 00:05:38,455 Their hands are completely tied. 76 00:05:38,579 --> 00:05:40,765 And should they attempt to capture their leader to solve this impasse, 77 00:05:40,869 --> 00:05:43,453 they will lose support amongst the Gaya descendants. 78 00:05:44,012 --> 00:05:46,648 Should he fail to prove he has no links to the restoration movement, 79 00:05:46,778 --> 00:05:48,947 then he will never be proclaimed Pungwolju. 80 00:05:50,635 --> 00:05:51,834 Yes... 81 00:05:52,178 --> 00:05:57,126 It is a lifelong quandary which shall trail in the shadows of Yushin Rang's path. 82 00:05:57,503 --> 00:06:00,321 He should realize how surrendering before Your Highness... 83 00:06:00,412 --> 00:06:02,414 would be the most sagacious decision, 84 00:06:02,544 --> 00:06:04,440 but I wonder if he will. 85 00:06:06,882 --> 00:06:09,577 Bereft of acumen they certainly are not, 86 00:06:09,850 --> 00:06:11,005 but people like him are blessed with too precious a disposition... 87 00:06:11,074 --> 00:06:12,681 to even foment such thoughts. 88 00:06:15,972 --> 00:06:20,220 Hence, we must produce at least one piece of unquestionable evidence. 89 00:06:21,012 --> 00:06:22,027 Yes. 90 00:06:22,131 --> 00:06:24,207 I entrusted the matter to that man under Kim Seohyeon... 91 00:06:24,376 --> 00:06:27,295 who used to communicate with us via carrier pigeons in Iseo County. 92 00:06:27,420 --> 00:06:31,620 So, that informer who started trailing Kim Seohyeon since he came to Seorabeol? 93 00:06:32,035 --> 00:06:33,035 Yes. 94 00:06:36,360 --> 00:06:39,619 The council deferred the investiture. 95 00:06:39,865 --> 00:06:42,952 Bangso. They did what? 96 00:06:43,134 --> 00:06:44,536 And what is the reason? 97 00:06:45,718 --> 00:06:48,563 An objection against Milord was raised, 98 00:06:48,654 --> 00:06:50,316 involving his alleged ties to the Gaya restoration movement. 99 00:06:51,043 --> 00:06:52,407 Restoration?! 100 00:06:53,043 --> 00:06:55,994 - Then, the last time Yushin... - All right. 101 00:06:56,482 --> 00:06:57,862 You may leave. 102 00:06:58,418 --> 00:06:59,437 Yes. 103 00:06:59,618 --> 00:07:01,644 - Let us go. - Yes. 104 00:07:09,129 --> 00:07:12,576 I must head to the palace immediately. 105 00:07:12,960 --> 00:07:15,997 Take good care of that edict. 106 00:07:16,103 --> 00:07:17,147 Yes. 107 00:07:17,366 --> 00:07:19,789 Leave it to me. 108 00:07:20,018 --> 00:07:22,003 Accord it your utmost attention. 109 00:07:30,815 --> 00:07:33,017 I shall head for the palace, so arrange security. 110 00:07:33,153 --> 00:07:33,831 Yes, Your Excellency. 111 00:07:33,935 --> 00:07:36,138 You await here until our arrival. 112 00:07:36,241 --> 00:07:37,091 Yes. 113 00:07:51,708 --> 00:07:53,488 What is it, this time? 114 00:08:25,101 --> 00:08:29,084 He is Wolya, recently adopted by His Excellency Lord Seohyeon. 115 00:08:29,409 --> 00:08:30,967 Pay your respects! 116 00:08:38,736 --> 00:08:41,773 Once Yushin Rang is proclaimed Pungwolju, 117 00:08:42,386 --> 00:08:46,090 I shall be in charge of training the Dragon Flower Guild. 118 00:08:47,274 --> 00:08:49,562 I shall aid our new Pungwolju, 119 00:08:49,794 --> 00:08:55,028 and help make this Hwarang guild the very best in Seorabeol. 120 00:08:55,507 --> 00:08:58,071 Looks like Yushin Rang will indeed become Pungwolju. 121 00:08:58,163 --> 00:08:59,170 Seems like it. 122 00:08:59,442 --> 00:09:00,908 It finally feels real. 123 00:09:01,286 --> 00:09:05,494 It is trouble! Trouble! 124 00:09:06,586 --> 00:09:07,995 We are in trouble. 125 00:09:08,180 --> 00:09:10,404 What is the matter? 126 00:09:10,531 --> 00:09:11,813 Yushin Rang... 127 00:09:12,398 --> 00:09:13,788 Yushin Rang... 128 00:09:14,021 --> 00:09:14,928 Yushin Rang what? 129 00:09:15,043 --> 00:09:20,300 At the council, an objection was raised against Yushin Rang. 130 00:09:20,988 --> 00:09:22,156 An objection?! 131 00:09:22,377 --> 00:09:23,572 And what would be the reason? 132 00:09:23,676 --> 00:09:26,005 He was accused of involvement with the Gaya restoration movement... 133 00:09:26,130 --> 00:09:29,000 by Lady Mishil's followers. 134 00:09:36,323 --> 00:09:37,945 What is that all about? 135 00:09:38,347 --> 00:09:41,140 If Lady Mishil's side raised an objection, 136 00:09:41,374 --> 00:09:42,747 it will be no laughing matter. 137 00:09:42,945 --> 00:09:44,101 Say what? 138 00:09:44,226 --> 00:09:46,348 Is that really so? 139 00:09:50,193 --> 00:09:51,774 No... 140 00:09:52,202 --> 00:09:55,683 Whether Yushin had any involvement with the restoration movement or not, 141 00:09:55,917 --> 00:09:58,345 what would that possibly matter? 142 00:09:58,611 --> 00:09:59,552 Yes. 143 00:09:59,994 --> 00:10:05,267 Is not treason something even mere circumstantial claims could legitimize? 144 00:10:05,435 --> 00:10:08,189 It is a stratagem by Lady Mishil's followers. 145 00:10:09,101 --> 00:10:11,291 If I could ever imagine they would do this, 146 00:10:12,044 --> 00:10:16,317 proclaiming Bojong as the Pungwolju would have been much wiser. 147 00:10:28,799 --> 00:10:30,342 Mother. 148 00:10:33,000 --> 00:10:36,758 You must be already afflicted by this ordeal regarding Yushin Rang... 149 00:10:36,901 --> 00:10:38,797 Is anything the matter? 150 00:10:38,914 --> 00:10:42,843 Chunchu left the palace once again today. 151 00:10:45,168 --> 00:10:46,363 Yes... 152 00:10:47,402 --> 00:10:49,804 He has spent not a single day in the palace, 153 00:10:50,454 --> 00:10:52,779 and continues to refuse any audience. 154 00:10:54,194 --> 00:10:56,623 Looks like I spoke in vain. 155 00:10:58,350 --> 00:11:00,792 Let us not hasten on this matter. 156 00:11:01,227 --> 00:11:03,309 Is he not just a juvenile, after all? 157 00:11:04,930 --> 00:11:09,530 He grew without the loving embrace of a mother, 158 00:11:09,789 --> 00:11:11,908 such behavior is only inevitable. 159 00:11:16,570 --> 00:11:19,492 Also, these might be very powerful and refined nectars, 160 00:11:19,635 --> 00:11:21,713 but they do not inebriate in the slightest, 161 00:11:22,077 --> 00:11:24,758 and are oft christened as "elixir of eternal youth." 162 00:11:40,616 --> 00:11:42,319 How does it taste? 163 00:11:42,411 --> 00:11:46,330 I can sense the fragrance of the water fringes caressing my tongue. 164 00:11:47,465 --> 00:11:49,070 Water fringes! 165 00:11:49,239 --> 00:11:51,343 Indeed they are! 166 00:11:52,769 --> 00:11:57,939 Meseems they mixed flowers and herbs while creating these nectars. 167 00:11:58,497 --> 00:12:00,043 I would guess... 168 00:12:00,465 --> 00:12:04,575 honeysuckle and chrysanthemums? 169 00:12:06,264 --> 00:12:10,998 How could a juvenile of meager experience display such keen discernment? 170 00:12:11,258 --> 00:12:14,622 The Sui drench their nectars in flowery fragrance as well. 171 00:12:15,219 --> 00:12:17,050 Lord Chunchu... 172 00:12:17,193 --> 00:12:20,409 I sense ominous malignance in the air. 173 00:12:20,759 --> 00:12:22,857 Your presence is daunting. 174 00:12:23,201 --> 00:12:24,759 Daunting?! 175 00:12:24,941 --> 00:12:29,019 Only scarce moments we shared together, 176 00:12:29,981 --> 00:12:33,189 but don't we already feel like seasoned compeers?! 177 00:12:36,215 --> 00:12:39,396 And you cannot ride horses, I hear? 178 00:12:40,329 --> 00:12:42,641 I cannot do so myself. 179 00:12:43,060 --> 00:12:46,966 Instead, I am blessed with manifold different talents. 180 00:12:47,563 --> 00:12:50,161 I trust it must be the same for you?! 181 00:13:00,174 --> 00:13:01,417 This taste... 182 00:13:01,976 --> 00:13:03,533 Shall I describe it as the pathway between... 183 00:13:03,669 --> 00:13:05,989 the world of the mortals and the abode of the gods? 184 00:13:06,300 --> 00:13:11,443 So exotic a sight, yet so strangely familiar. 185 00:13:11,697 --> 00:13:12,880 Yes... 186 00:13:13,218 --> 00:13:18,556 Like a damsel from lands afar, dancing in fervent abandon. 187 00:13:26,610 --> 00:13:30,112 At last, I am blessed with a spiritual compeer. 188 00:13:30,982 --> 00:13:33,277 May you follow me. 189 00:13:44,967 --> 00:13:47,347 Here... Lord Chunchu. 190 00:13:47,467 --> 00:13:48,734 May you enter. 191 00:13:56,446 --> 00:13:59,083 Trust your spiritual compeer. 192 00:14:11,445 --> 00:14:12,797 Raise the curtain. 193 00:14:14,237 --> 00:14:15,836 Yes. 194 00:14:30,870 --> 00:14:32,265 Accord us a smile. 195 00:14:35,524 --> 00:14:37,524 Turn around. 196 00:14:44,680 --> 00:14:46,031 How is she? 197 00:14:47,148 --> 00:14:48,914 Her proportions... 198 00:14:50,028 --> 00:14:51,849 are quite anomalous. 199 00:14:54,271 --> 00:15:00,213 Yes, particularly the contours of her body. 200 00:15:00,398 --> 00:15:04,200 Where there is no harmony, beauty is rarely found. 201 00:15:05,812 --> 00:15:07,888 Indeed. 202 00:15:09,009 --> 00:15:10,539 Raise the next curtain. 203 00:15:10,656 --> 00:15:12,018 Yes. 204 00:15:31,161 --> 00:15:32,524 And how about this one? 205 00:15:35,330 --> 00:15:36,992 Quite emblematic. 206 00:15:38,994 --> 00:15:41,511 Yes, methinks I understand what you mean. 207 00:15:41,615 --> 00:15:44,476 The form of her ears does suggest... 208 00:15:44,632 --> 00:15:47,904 Indeed. For natural beauty does not bless her... 209 00:15:48,060 --> 00:15:51,216 She is no alluring specimen?! 210 00:15:56,029 --> 00:15:57,422 The next curtain. 211 00:15:57,515 --> 00:15:58,956 Yes... 212 00:16:24,605 --> 00:16:26,178 How is this one? 213 00:16:30,648 --> 00:16:33,685 Will you show me your hands? 214 00:16:42,064 --> 00:16:46,622 And now, will you turn around, and raise your hair above your head? 215 00:17:12,375 --> 00:17:13,765 Were you looking for me? 216 00:17:15,207 --> 00:17:16,557 Have a seat. 217 00:17:24,350 --> 00:17:28,765 Is the matter mentioned at the council true? 218 00:17:32,064 --> 00:17:33,583 Speak to me. 219 00:17:34,102 --> 00:17:37,128 I shall not divulge it anywhere else. 220 00:17:39,292 --> 00:17:42,973 It's just that, in more ways than one, 221 00:17:43,570 --> 00:17:46,829 I believe your becoming Pungwolju would be most meaningful for the Hwarang. 222 00:17:48,340 --> 00:17:52,596 However, your ties to Gaya are a troublous besetment. 223 00:17:52,816 --> 00:17:55,634 It is a fact many Gaya refugees fomented the intent of restoring their legacy. 224 00:17:56,167 --> 00:17:59,206 And I am sure such intents will be connected to the restoration movement. 225 00:17:59,790 --> 00:18:04,790 Is it true those Gaya refugees settled in Amnyangju? 226 00:18:05,518 --> 00:18:06,553 Yes. 227 00:18:09,392 --> 00:18:11,579 With the promise of no levies, 228 00:18:11,884 --> 00:18:13,653 we let them partake in that territory. 229 00:18:13,925 --> 00:18:15,121 What? 230 00:18:15,736 --> 00:18:17,212 Without compensation? 231 00:18:17,588 --> 00:18:18,666 Yes. 232 00:18:19,276 --> 00:18:23,809 Should such fact be exposed, it will become evidence. 233 00:18:24,757 --> 00:18:26,147 Why did you do so? 234 00:18:26,277 --> 00:18:28,679 To gain their allegiance. 235 00:18:29,770 --> 00:18:30,965 Allegiance?! 236 00:18:31,095 --> 00:18:33,581 Allegiance to our cause would strengthen us in number, 237 00:18:33,932 --> 00:18:38,230 and foster our influence within the Shilla political sphere. 238 00:18:41,709 --> 00:18:44,347 Gaya shall no longer be brought back to life. 239 00:18:44,685 --> 00:18:47,425 Also, should that even happen, 240 00:18:48,022 --> 00:18:50,815 I do not believe it would be in our best interests. 241 00:18:51,617 --> 00:18:53,451 As an influential political power in Shilla, 242 00:18:53,789 --> 00:18:55,238 as a part of this country, 243 00:18:55,511 --> 00:18:58,536 we shall aid Shilla's grandiose dreams of unification from the frontline. 244 00:18:59,368 --> 00:19:03,368 That is what shall grant survival to all Gaya descendants. 245 00:19:06,068 --> 00:19:10,090 Hence, should I even fail to become Pungwolju, 246 00:19:10,532 --> 00:19:13,389 I shall do nothing to besmirch Gaya's legacy. 247 00:19:29,515 --> 00:19:32,078 Meseems you are no longer of any use here. 248 00:19:33,186 --> 00:19:35,182 Leave with me. 249 00:19:37,286 --> 00:19:38,784 Arrange our departure. 250 00:19:39,637 --> 00:19:41,620 You contemptible weakling. 251 00:19:43,181 --> 00:19:44,594 Exactly because one's journey to glory is laden with obstacles, 252 00:19:44,693 --> 00:19:46,438 grandiose achievements lie at its end. 253 00:19:48,088 --> 00:19:49,278 And, 254 00:19:50,914 --> 00:19:53,317 even if you gave your all, 255 00:19:53,551 --> 00:19:59,252 I am not so sure you would have vanquished Yushin. 256 00:20:03,288 --> 00:20:04,510 Leave?! 257 00:20:07,614 --> 00:20:09,105 Says whom?! 258 00:20:19,638 --> 00:20:20,944 He's quite the specimen. 259 00:20:21,230 --> 00:20:25,178 But being so upright will only be detrimental to his cause. 260 00:20:25,957 --> 00:20:30,796 Had I known he would give up, had I been able to make him yield, 261 00:20:31,627 --> 00:20:34,237 I would have never acted that way myself. 262 00:20:35,731 --> 00:20:38,094 How could I have ever imagined?! 263 00:20:56,748 --> 00:21:00,782 ~ Deokil Temple ~ 264 00:21:50,389 --> 00:21:52,659 Why did you go to Deokil Temple?! 265 00:21:53,823 --> 00:21:56,672 What were you looking for inside that box?! 266 00:22:06,101 --> 00:22:07,374 Yushin Rang. 267 00:22:08,766 --> 00:22:09,893 It's you. 268 00:22:11,075 --> 00:22:15,760 We heard about the objection at the council. 269 00:22:18,695 --> 00:22:20,188 Yushin Rang... 270 00:22:24,007 --> 00:22:25,968 As the leader of the restoration movement, 271 00:22:27,968 --> 00:22:29,851 I should be apprehended and handed over. 272 00:22:30,188 --> 00:22:32,500 That is the only way. 273 00:22:33,474 --> 00:22:34,935 It is all we can do. 274 00:22:35,597 --> 00:22:37,636 We cannot give up on your investiture. 275 00:22:37,766 --> 00:22:39,506 Would not the act of giving up itself... 276 00:22:40,476 --> 00:22:42,312 be akin to acknowledging such alleged misdeeds? 277 00:22:42,429 --> 00:22:45,146 That is right. We cannot hamper our grandiose aspirations for this, 278 00:22:45,250 --> 00:22:47,017 may you make a decision, Yushin Rang! 279 00:22:47,133 --> 00:22:49,328 Are you just like Mishil as well? 280 00:22:52,653 --> 00:22:57,397 Is absolving any and all sacrifices at the altar of such "just cause" all it takes?! 281 00:22:57,643 --> 00:22:59,786 We told you there is no other way! 282 00:23:00,241 --> 00:23:02,617 Should we be forced to give up something, 283 00:23:03,163 --> 00:23:05,576 why would it not be what will force the least sacrifices upon us?! 284 00:23:05,784 --> 00:23:09,810 All the things you will give up on by adhering to such subterfuges, 285 00:23:10,070 --> 00:23:12,719 don't you realize they could gather together as one, 286 00:23:12,901 --> 00:23:15,145 and become the cornerstone of our grandiose aspirations? 287 00:23:15,223 --> 00:23:17,041 We do realize it! 288 00:23:18,002 --> 00:23:19,067 However... 289 00:23:19,638 --> 00:23:22,236 Is that not all we can do, at the moment? 290 00:23:23,783 --> 00:23:26,878 Think of our greater goals, Yushin Rang. 291 00:23:38,710 --> 00:23:42,386 I shall give up on my investiture as Pungwolju. 292 00:23:43,022 --> 00:23:44,360 Yushin Rang! 293 00:23:48,255 --> 00:23:50,541 Would not this solve all your quandaries? 294 00:23:51,568 --> 00:23:53,671 Is that not what you wished for? 295 00:23:56,139 --> 00:23:58,551 So, is that all? 296 00:23:58,733 --> 00:24:00,927 All the conclusion you could come up with entails to. 297 00:24:02,564 --> 00:24:06,337 Yes, you are indeed blessed with the utmost benevolence. 298 00:24:06,506 --> 00:24:11,237 And I trust Your Highness will eventually proclaim Bojong Rang as Pungwolju? 299 00:24:14,654 --> 00:24:15,847 However... 300 00:24:17,493 --> 00:24:20,610 I wonder how many people will accept such decision. 301 00:24:26,338 --> 00:24:30,287 Everyone witnessed what happened at the contest. 302 00:24:31,079 --> 00:24:38,105 So, will they accept anyone but myself as their new Pungwolju? 303 00:24:39,010 --> 00:24:41,255 And should Bojong Rang become Pungwolju that way, 304 00:24:41,569 --> 00:24:43,294 would it legitimize his investiture? 305 00:24:46,320 --> 00:24:48,008 If that is indeed feasible, 306 00:24:48,538 --> 00:24:50,733 I shall gleefully forswear my investiture. 307 00:24:52,095 --> 00:24:54,876 After unfounded insinuations fueled your decision to oust me... 308 00:24:55,745 --> 00:24:57,967 from the post I rightfully earned by winning that competition, 309 00:24:58,305 --> 00:25:03,952 I wonder how you will manage... 310 00:25:05,108 --> 00:25:06,771 to deal with the repercussions. 311 00:25:29,841 --> 00:25:33,886 Would that suffice to deal with the repercussions? 312 00:25:38,766 --> 00:25:40,207 It has vanished! 313 00:25:40,324 --> 00:25:41,402 Vanished?! 314 00:25:41,506 --> 00:25:42,837 What is that supposed to mean? 315 00:25:42,961 --> 00:25:44,585 The edict regarding the levies. 316 00:25:44,692 --> 00:25:46,331 Afraid of concealing it in the inner house, 317 00:25:46,486 --> 00:25:49,240 I moved it to Munhee's quarters. 318 00:25:49,447 --> 00:25:50,837 May I enter? 319 00:25:51,136 --> 00:25:52,759 Ohh... come on in. 320 00:25:56,970 --> 00:25:59,528 My underling, Bangso, is nowhere to be seen. 321 00:25:59,622 --> 00:26:00,752 Say what? 322 00:26:02,076 --> 00:26:04,362 Have you checked his quarters? 323 00:26:04,511 --> 00:26:05,332 Yes. 324 00:26:06,063 --> 00:26:08,708 All his kindred have vanished along with him. 325 00:26:09,200 --> 00:26:10,382 What?! 326 00:26:11,291 --> 00:26:12,641 This... 327 00:26:17,401 --> 00:26:20,973 This edict confirming you willfully reneged to collect levies in Amnyangju... 328 00:26:21,154 --> 00:26:23,297 Well, only circumstantial evidence as it may be. 329 00:26:25,843 --> 00:26:28,345 You accorded lands to all the refugees belonging to the restoration movement, 330 00:26:28,514 --> 00:26:30,371 without asking for compensation. 331 00:26:31,384 --> 00:26:34,007 No matter what Yushin Rang's true intentions were, 332 00:26:34,552 --> 00:26:38,026 would that not imply they purposefully funded the movement? 333 00:26:53,389 --> 00:26:54,974 How could this happen? 334 00:26:55,617 --> 00:26:58,173 How could that edict fall into their hands? 335 00:26:58,341 --> 00:27:00,480 Looks like they took it from our residence. 336 00:27:04,537 --> 00:27:05,895 But... 337 00:27:06,389 --> 00:27:08,817 If they are in possession of such evidence, 338 00:27:09,869 --> 00:27:12,804 should they not immediately escort you to the Board of Military Affairs? 339 00:27:13,311 --> 00:27:17,778 Why did they merely show it to you? 340 00:27:19,276 --> 00:27:20,908 From the very start... 341 00:27:21,687 --> 00:27:24,324 they had no intention to do so. 342 00:27:27,153 --> 00:27:31,908 I still have no intention of becoming a foe of yours. 343 00:27:33,869 --> 00:27:36,253 Then, what else are they scheming? 344 00:27:36,539 --> 00:27:38,085 Whom Mishil wants... 345 00:27:41,033 --> 00:27:44,968 is Yushin Rang. 346 00:27:48,557 --> 00:27:50,020 She wants him?! 347 00:27:54,189 --> 00:27:59,256 And that is what enrages me even more. 348 00:28:53,310 --> 00:28:54,750 Yushin Rang. 349 00:29:08,374 --> 00:29:13,439 You will have to apprehend Seolji, as the leader of the movement. 350 00:29:14,981 --> 00:29:17,776 Did he not accept it himself? 351 00:29:19,465 --> 00:29:21,502 I cannot allow that. 352 00:29:24,647 --> 00:29:26,478 There is no other way! 353 00:29:26,595 --> 00:29:28,789 Should we let them take Seolji, 354 00:29:29,208 --> 00:29:31,556 then they will later ask for someone else, 355 00:29:31,815 --> 00:29:33,491 and that will continue until they're satisfied. 356 00:29:33,621 --> 00:29:34,673 Yes. 357 00:29:35,348 --> 00:29:36,556 All we need is fulfilling their wishes. 358 00:29:36,660 --> 00:29:37,828 Your Highness! 359 00:29:38,828 --> 00:29:41,712 Do you not realize what that entails to? 360 00:29:42,958 --> 00:29:45,140 Should we give them Seolji, 361 00:29:45,621 --> 00:29:48,400 it will prove the Gaya refugees' involvement with the movement. 362 00:29:49,478 --> 00:29:51,686 And, if I still fail to yield, 363 00:29:52,608 --> 00:29:54,530 they will take all of Amnyangju's refugees... 364 00:29:54,750 --> 00:29:57,270 and one by one accuse them of treason. 365 00:29:57,841 --> 00:29:59,906 Should I still resist the urge to submit, 366 00:30:01,032 --> 00:30:02,621 one by one... 367 00:30:03,635 --> 00:30:06,376 One by one, they will force demise upon my people, 368 00:30:06,701 --> 00:30:09,636 by falsely accusing them of treason. 369 00:30:13,454 --> 00:30:16,870 May you acknowledge my people as yours, Your Highness. 370 00:30:18,519 --> 00:30:21,480 Are you going to give up on your people... 371 00:30:21,562 --> 00:30:23,792 every time the situation demands it? 372 00:30:24,441 --> 00:30:25,636 Then... 373 00:30:26,284 --> 00:30:29,093 Must I give up on you? 374 00:30:31,744 --> 00:30:33,937 Just because I never told you so, 375 00:30:35,458 --> 00:30:38,272 think my feelings for you are but feeble voices in my soul? 376 00:30:44,090 --> 00:30:49,079 This is something you must decide upon. 377 00:30:51,326 --> 00:30:56,599 I hope you are not taking the crown you aspire for that lightly. 378 00:30:57,417 --> 00:31:01,512 Hope that you don't think of caring for your people... 379 00:31:01,720 --> 00:31:04,642 as mere relief and a rule free from tyranny. 380 00:31:09,292 --> 00:31:10,611 Rulers, 381 00:31:11,247 --> 00:31:13,234 even if it may bring them harm, 382 00:31:13,767 --> 00:31:15,572 must always protect their people. 383 00:31:16,533 --> 00:31:17,987 And what the people want... 384 00:31:18,764 --> 00:31:22,842 is a ruler who will protect them, even at the cost of manifold lives. 385 00:31:25,348 --> 00:31:27,206 That is what I shall do, 386 00:31:28,621 --> 00:31:31,250 and what I wish for you to do, Your Highness. 387 00:31:33,744 --> 00:31:35,133 And me? 388 00:31:37,031 --> 00:31:38,471 What about me? 389 00:31:42,108 --> 00:31:43,381 It is a path... 390 00:31:45,407 --> 00:31:47,225 you must walk on alone. 391 00:32:28,653 --> 00:32:30,666 I was looking for you. 392 00:32:36,177 --> 00:32:38,965 On my way here, I chanced upon your parley. 393 00:32:41,112 --> 00:32:45,433 Know why they who gain people's hearts shall gain the world? 394 00:32:47,069 --> 00:32:48,686 Because the people that ruler will gain... 395 00:32:49,231 --> 00:32:52,023 are the cornerstones who will build his reign. 396 00:32:52,452 --> 00:32:54,906 Heroes are not born. 397 00:32:55,335 --> 00:32:58,218 They are made so by those surrounding them. 398 00:32:59,062 --> 00:33:00,660 What you told Her Highness... 399 00:33:00,777 --> 00:33:02,971 might not have met with her approval, but is right. 400 00:33:03,270 --> 00:33:05,569 And, arduous as it may be, it is the righteous path. 401 00:33:06,348 --> 00:33:07,296 But, 402 00:33:08,048 --> 00:33:13,491 what is the other option Her Highness mentioned? 403 00:33:18,413 --> 00:33:20,575 What else can you do? 404 00:33:38,072 --> 00:33:39,644 Your Highness. 405 00:33:43,727 --> 00:33:45,191 What is the matter? 406 00:33:45,827 --> 00:33:47,515 Was there anything wrong? 407 00:33:52,031 --> 00:33:53,005 I... 408 00:33:56,894 --> 00:33:58,460 I... 409 00:34:00,359 --> 00:34:01,372 Yes. 410 00:34:02,073 --> 00:34:03,566 What is wrong? 411 00:34:05,270 --> 00:34:07,060 I am not like Mishil. 412 00:34:10,735 --> 00:34:12,044 No... 413 00:34:14,446 --> 00:34:16,797 I must not be able to become like her. 414 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:20,576 Aigoo... You're killing me. 415 00:34:21,498 --> 00:34:23,388 What are you talking about? 416 00:34:25,589 --> 00:34:26,972 I could never... 417 00:34:29,414 --> 00:34:31,310 let Yushin Rang go. 418 00:34:34,439 --> 00:34:35,972 I could not even... 419 00:34:37,232 --> 00:34:38,972 confess... 420 00:34:40,788 --> 00:34:43,447 my devotion for him. 421 00:34:46,733 --> 00:34:48,434 Just... 422 00:34:50,031 --> 00:34:52,070 Just like that... 423 00:35:31,340 --> 00:35:33,742 Are you really planning to do so? 424 00:35:33,911 --> 00:35:34,859 Yes. 425 00:36:17,885 --> 00:36:19,547 Is Princess Deokman... 426 00:36:20,612 --> 00:36:23,275 really blessed by divine providence? 427 00:36:24,768 --> 00:36:27,138 Was I mistaken about her? 428 00:36:28,787 --> 00:36:29,839 Or... 429 00:36:30,488 --> 00:36:31,994 from the very beginning, 430 00:36:32,176 --> 00:36:34,682 did the heavens have other plans? 431 00:36:35,851 --> 00:36:37,254 Is it Yushin? 432 00:36:38,289 --> 00:36:39,539 Yushin?! 433 00:36:58,521 --> 00:37:00,565 Did you appease your mind? 434 00:37:02,007 --> 00:37:03,783 Concerned about me, 435 00:37:03,920 --> 00:37:06,189 did you conceal the book elsewhere? 436 00:37:08,604 --> 00:37:10,643 You went there again? 437 00:37:11,903 --> 00:37:16,098 Then, is that book mine? 438 00:37:17,280 --> 00:37:18,799 Or is it not? 439 00:37:21,111 --> 00:37:22,663 Wretched fool. 440 00:37:24,585 --> 00:37:26,871 How could you end up like this? 441 00:37:45,143 --> 00:37:47,884 Did Uncle Misaeng really say that? 442 00:37:48,067 --> 00:37:48,936 Yes. 443 00:37:51,806 --> 00:37:53,663 And what did Misaeng say? 444 00:37:53,806 --> 00:37:56,778 That Chunchu showed the utmost predilection for Boryang, 445 00:37:56,960 --> 00:38:02,529 and clamored Bojong and Lord Seolwon to arrange a meeting. 446 00:38:02,737 --> 00:38:03,750 What?! 447 00:38:04,049 --> 00:38:05,815 {\a6}*Daughter of Bojong and Princess Yangmyeong 448 00:38:04,049 --> 00:38:05,815 Boryang*?! 449 00:38:06,049 --> 00:38:10,106 Yes, that is what Uncle told us. 450 00:38:11,032 --> 00:38:14,574 If Misaeng said so, I am sure it was indeed the case. 451 00:38:17,314 --> 00:38:18,963 Of all people, Boryang?! 452 00:38:19,080 --> 00:38:21,639 As if I did not have comely daughters myself. 453 00:38:21,781 --> 00:38:25,275 Right... So, where is Misaeng? 454 00:38:25,543 --> 00:38:28,587 He once again left with Lord Chunchu. 455 00:38:29,533 --> 00:38:31,314 Does Lord Chunchu enjoy his presence? 456 00:38:31,496 --> 00:38:33,288 According to Daenambo, 457 00:38:34,495 --> 00:38:36,691 they call each other "spiritual compeers." 458 00:38:37,351 --> 00:38:39,483 What compeers... 459 00:38:44,822 --> 00:38:48,173 Few are the wonders comparable to women and drinks, 460 00:38:48,289 --> 00:38:53,203 but if it is merriment what you're looking for, this has no peers. 461 00:38:53,385 --> 00:38:54,606 And what would that be? 462 00:38:54,723 --> 00:38:56,710 You shall soon witness on your own. 463 00:40:22,333 --> 00:40:25,114 I never brought you here either, did I? 464 00:40:25,220 --> 00:40:27,296 It's "that" kind of place. 465 00:40:30,673 --> 00:40:31,790 After you. 466 00:40:32,050 --> 00:40:33,089 Here. 467 00:40:35,803 --> 00:40:37,533 The other two's tablet? 468 00:40:37,676 --> 00:40:39,715 They are my guests. 469 00:40:39,902 --> 00:40:41,468 How dare you block their way? 470 00:40:42,130 --> 00:40:43,546 Still... 471 00:40:45,935 --> 00:40:47,953 Don't you realize whom you are facing? 472 00:40:48,184 --> 00:40:51,637 - It's not that... - If it's not, then it's all right. 473 00:40:55,533 --> 00:40:57,767 Here. Let us enter. 474 00:41:13,473 --> 00:41:14,941 Here... This way. 475 00:41:15,136 --> 00:41:18,904 - Milord, it's you! - Indeed! How have you been? 476 00:42:44,999 --> 00:42:48,429 It is quite simple. 477 00:42:48,666 --> 00:42:53,389 The numbers one to seven are carved twice each on this Juryeongu. 478 00:42:53,597 --> 00:42:55,595 We put two dice inside that bowl... 479 00:42:55,751 --> 00:42:57,452 I think I might understand how it works. 480 00:42:58,183 --> 00:43:02,478 Are you not betting on the numbers between two and fourteen? 481 00:43:02,732 --> 00:43:04,401 A genius is amongst us! 482 00:43:04,683 --> 00:43:07,649 How could you and I be so alike? 483 00:43:09,285 --> 00:43:11,830 Then, let us give it a try. 484 00:43:14,138 --> 00:43:17,963 I will bet on the five. 485 00:43:18,144 --> 00:43:20,028 {\a6}*Numbers with bets on the board 486 00:43:18,144 --> 00:43:20,028 ~ 7 ~ 6 ~ 5 ~ 4 ~* 487 00:43:21,140 --> 00:43:22,463 ~ 4 and 1 ~ 488 00:43:22,579 --> 00:43:23,073 Five. 489 00:43:23,151 --> 00:43:23,917 Five! 490 00:43:24,190 --> 00:43:25,540 It is five! 491 00:43:26,320 --> 00:43:28,852 How could you guess it right from the very start? 492 00:43:28,982 --> 00:43:32,483 You're blessed by providence. Nice start, Lord Chunchu! 493 00:43:33,815 --> 00:43:37,412 Then, what will you choose next? 494 00:43:38,633 --> 00:43:40,282 ~ 9 ~ 495 00:43:41,329 --> 00:43:43,341 Yes. I will... 496 00:43:43,995 --> 00:43:46,068 go for eight, this time. 497 00:43:52,702 --> 00:43:54,167 ~ 4 and 5 ~ 498 00:43:55,415 --> 00:43:57,355 - Nine. - Nine! 499 00:44:01,706 --> 00:44:05,120 How could providence be so stubborn?! 500 00:44:08,263 --> 00:44:12,889 Here... Meseems nine could be the lucky number today. 501 00:44:13,006 --> 00:44:15,876 I shall bet on the nine. 502 00:44:16,291 --> 00:44:17,840 ~ 12 ~ 503 00:44:28,272 --> 00:44:30,268 Where did Yeomjong go? 504 00:44:30,828 --> 00:44:32,402 {\a6}*Old Ulsan 505 00:44:30,828 --> 00:44:32,402 To the harbor in Gaeunpo*. 506 00:44:32,856 --> 00:44:34,067 All right. 507 00:44:35,445 --> 00:44:36,677 Then... 508 00:44:38,408 --> 00:44:40,729 I will have to count on you. 509 00:44:41,495 --> 00:44:43,171 Never you worry. 510 00:44:45,694 --> 00:44:49,821 That fellow over there, with the thick eyebrows. 511 00:44:49,938 --> 00:44:51,692 He must win at all cost. 512 00:44:51,857 --> 00:44:53,250 At all cost. 513 00:44:54,385 --> 00:44:55,077 Yes. 514 00:44:55,220 --> 00:44:56,466 He will. 515 00:45:06,004 --> 00:45:07,805 ~ 5 and 7 ~ 516 00:45:09,272 --> 00:45:10,675 Twelve! 517 00:45:15,181 --> 00:45:16,143 And how... 518 00:45:16,260 --> 00:45:18,299 How could this be possible?! 519 00:45:19,909 --> 00:45:20,662 This... 520 00:45:20,805 --> 00:45:23,273 This is but your first time doing this, 521 00:45:23,377 --> 00:45:25,805 how can one be blessed with such providence? 522 00:45:28,010 --> 00:45:30,374 Remarkable! 523 00:45:31,763 --> 00:45:35,556 Then, allow me to try for twelve myself. 524 00:45:37,387 --> 00:45:41,005 You're not telling me you will repeat yourself... 525 00:46:34,446 --> 00:46:36,920 Turn... turn! 526 00:46:37,114 --> 00:46:40,322 Why did it stop?! 527 00:46:55,318 --> 00:46:58,036 How could the master enter this... 528 00:47:03,639 --> 00:47:04,698 Seven! 529 00:47:23,734 --> 00:47:25,565 Fourteen! 530 00:47:49,505 --> 00:47:50,765 Eleven! 531 00:47:58,265 --> 00:48:00,304 Remarkable indeed, Lord Chunchu. 532 00:48:00,694 --> 00:48:02,375 It's a ruse. 533 00:48:02,545 --> 00:48:03,895 I know. 534 00:48:05,920 --> 00:48:07,687 Twelve! 535 00:48:13,364 --> 00:48:17,169 Lord Chunchu, is that not excessive? 536 00:48:21,975 --> 00:48:23,937 What is Yushin doing? 537 00:48:24,507 --> 00:48:27,962 Both he and Her Highness Princess Deokman remain in their quarters. 538 00:48:28,366 --> 00:48:32,454 You're not telling me she has not heard of it yet?! 539 00:48:33,025 --> 00:48:35,337 I am sure she did. 540 00:48:36,084 --> 00:48:38,129 What Yushin said is right. 541 00:48:38,610 --> 00:48:41,233 If we are to stop his investiture, 542 00:48:41,479 --> 00:48:44,285 we need to make this edict public. 543 00:48:46,025 --> 00:48:51,337 However, if we do so, we will never gain his allegiance. 544 00:49:01,261 --> 00:49:02,648 Your Highness. 545 00:49:03,408 --> 00:49:08,154 Hearing you address this humble servant with such reverence... 546 00:49:08,375 --> 00:49:10,414 whelms me with awe. 547 00:49:11,440 --> 00:49:12,596 However, 548 00:49:13,306 --> 00:49:18,082 there is only one way you will gain my allegiance. 549 00:49:20,845 --> 00:49:22,212 What would that be? 550 00:49:22,872 --> 00:49:27,356 Slaying me, and doing what you wish with my cadaver. 551 00:49:30,433 --> 00:49:35,096 For the only thing of mine you can have is my lifeless corpse. 552 00:49:36,070 --> 00:49:38,628 I shall never join your cause alive. 553 00:49:43,881 --> 00:49:45,923 It is to gain your allegiance. 554 00:49:46,832 --> 00:49:48,666 Those are the shackles she is trying to force upon us, 555 00:49:48,770 --> 00:49:50,731 so that we will join her cause. 556 00:49:51,056 --> 00:49:52,636 I am aware of that. 557 00:49:53,491 --> 00:49:58,925 Since you do know, we shall not request anything from you. 558 00:50:00,315 --> 00:50:04,678 I entrusted it to you, so solve this all on your own. 559 00:50:19,221 --> 00:50:21,174 Your Highness. 560 00:50:23,402 --> 00:50:25,304 All of what Yushin Rang said... 561 00:50:25,862 --> 00:50:27,525 is right. 562 00:50:31,179 --> 00:50:36,011 I was the one who chose this path. 563 00:50:39,595 --> 00:50:40,698 And once again, 564 00:50:40,997 --> 00:50:45,231 what he said is right. 565 00:50:48,581 --> 00:50:50,643 Just to gain him, 566 00:50:51,653 --> 00:50:55,604 I cannot abandon my people. 567 00:50:56,890 --> 00:51:02,191 And should I even do that, I would never gain him. 568 00:51:04,629 --> 00:51:08,256 On the contrary, he would abandon me for that. 569 00:51:09,048 --> 00:51:10,438 I know that. 570 00:51:11,045 --> 00:51:12,059 I am well aware. 571 00:51:12,215 --> 00:51:13,526 Anyhow... 572 00:51:15,115 --> 00:51:16,643 Your Highness. 573 00:51:19,266 --> 00:51:24,416 You must let your heart guide you. 574 00:51:28,130 --> 00:51:31,715 Let your heart see... 575 00:51:32,742 --> 00:51:34,800 and just listen, 576 00:51:37,050 --> 00:51:39,268 and see again. 577 00:52:10,899 --> 00:52:12,496 Shall I announce you? 578 00:52:16,899 --> 00:52:18,171 Yushin Rang. 579 00:52:18,340 --> 00:52:21,089 You have been standing here for quite some time. 580 00:52:25,297 --> 00:52:26,764 Yushin Rang... 581 00:52:30,137 --> 00:52:31,425 Don't. 582 00:53:32,770 --> 00:53:34,023 And you... 583 00:53:35,256 --> 00:53:37,581 I seek audience with Her Highness. 584 00:53:39,919 --> 00:53:41,906 Have you made your decision? 585 00:53:47,573 --> 00:53:50,217 He just left? 586 00:53:50,698 --> 00:53:52,542 Without your announcing his presence? 587 00:53:53,918 --> 00:53:57,009 He did not even allow me to do so. 588 00:54:00,240 --> 00:54:08,590 He stood out there for long, and then just left. 589 00:54:11,128 --> 00:54:13,432 He did not allow you to announce him. 590 00:54:14,003 --> 00:54:15,029 Yes. 591 00:54:15,902 --> 00:54:18,159 And after standing out there for long... 592 00:54:19,717 --> 00:54:21,133 Yes. 593 00:54:56,576 --> 00:54:58,029 You are back. 594 00:54:58,990 --> 00:55:01,406 So, nothing to report? 595 00:55:02,731 --> 00:55:04,782 Lord Munno is here. 596 00:55:09,183 --> 00:55:10,728 Let us enter. 597 00:55:30,730 --> 00:55:32,418 Did I force a long wait upon you? 598 00:55:33,314 --> 00:55:34,366 You're back. 599 00:55:39,128 --> 00:55:41,204 So you went to Gaeunpo Harbor? 600 00:55:41,950 --> 00:55:42,983 Yes. 601 00:55:44,118 --> 00:55:46,710 {\a6}~ Yeomjong ~ 602 00:55:44,118 --> 00:55:46,710 Pilseon made his return from Goguryeo. 603 00:55:47,035 --> 00:55:49,386 He brought back a lot of new intelligence as well. 604 00:55:49,933 --> 00:55:51,660 Shall I tell you right away? 605 00:55:51,920 --> 00:55:53,634 Let us take our time. 606 00:55:54,197 --> 00:55:55,426 First, 607 00:55:57,062 --> 00:55:59,855 we must complete the Geography of the Three Kingdoms. 608 00:56:03,292 --> 00:56:04,655 Complete?! 609 00:56:05,582 --> 00:56:06,486 Indeed. 610 00:56:07,357 --> 00:56:10,984 We must write the final volume, and complete it. 611 00:56:12,163 --> 00:56:16,230 But, did you not say you would await a better time to complete it? 612 00:56:16,620 --> 00:56:20,126 Meseems that book's keeper is now amongst us. 613 00:56:21,454 --> 00:56:22,732 Keeper?! 614 00:56:23,563 --> 00:56:26,213 You were the one who compiled that. Keeper?! 615 00:56:28,654 --> 00:56:30,434 Is he one we can trust? 616 00:56:31,044 --> 00:56:33,437 Think of all the efforts we went through for that book. 617 00:56:33,554 --> 00:56:35,736 And now you're entrusting it all to this person? 618 00:56:36,924 --> 00:56:41,190 He is conscientious to a fault, displaying the utmost honesty. 619 00:56:43,113 --> 00:56:44,996 Seems like he might resemble you. 620 00:56:47,794 --> 00:56:49,048 He does not. 621 00:56:49,632 --> 00:56:51,905 Mine is mere simple-minded honesty, 622 00:56:52,293 --> 00:56:55,553 but it could never move people's hearts. 623 00:56:57,793 --> 00:57:02,293 Also, for the sake of prideful vim and personal glory, 624 00:57:02,579 --> 00:57:05,483 I turned my back on the world, escaping reality. 625 00:57:06,431 --> 00:57:09,197 But he is not like me. 626 00:57:09,496 --> 00:57:10,548 Then? 627 00:57:11,807 --> 00:57:14,350 Even if drenched in foul and nefarious waters, 628 00:57:14,455 --> 00:57:17,785 he shall still protect his clan and his people. 629 00:57:32,603 --> 00:57:34,175 Yushin R... 630 00:57:38,780 --> 00:57:40,608 Yu...Yushin?! 631 00:57:42,452 --> 00:57:45,971 Does he deserve all this confidence of yours? 632 00:57:52,504 --> 00:57:57,727 What is the other option Her Highness mentioned? 633 00:58:00,127 --> 00:58:02,309 What else can you do? 634 00:58:06,683 --> 00:58:08,686 I asked you what. 635 00:58:10,153 --> 00:58:12,270 Kneel before them. 636 00:58:14,515 --> 00:58:15,439 No... 637 00:58:16,458 --> 00:58:18,637 If groveling is what they ask, crawling before them. 638 00:58:18,944 --> 00:58:21,295 Or if they want me to lick their feet, to do so. 639 00:58:22,659 --> 00:58:24,126 Such trifling abasement... 640 00:58:25,266 --> 00:58:27,610 means nothing to me. 641 00:59:13,701 --> 00:59:21,352 Witnessing such resolve, I decided to gamble on him. 642 00:59:25,962 --> 00:59:26,884 No... 643 00:59:27,404 --> 00:59:31,283 It is something I would have never concocted myself. 644 00:59:48,958 --> 00:59:50,399 What does this stand for? 645 00:59:51,267 --> 00:59:53,867 That I am begging you to spare me. 646 00:59:56,399 --> 00:59:57,971 Spare you?! 647 00:59:59,321 --> 01:00:00,386 Yes. 648 01:00:04,870 --> 01:00:07,581 I recall heeding these words before. 649 01:00:08,023 --> 01:00:09,633 That if I wished for your allegiance, 650 01:00:09,919 --> 01:00:11,568 I could only gain it from your lifeless corpse. 651 01:00:12,464 --> 01:00:14,854 And that is still what I believe. 652 01:00:16,114 --> 01:00:17,451 But?! 653 01:00:17,841 --> 01:00:22,633 That was back when you deported the Gaya refugees to Samnyangju. 654 01:00:23,386 --> 01:00:24,347 But this time, 655 01:00:25,218 --> 01:00:27,541 would you not accuse them of treason, 656 01:00:27,724 --> 01:00:30,140 and bring demise upon them? 657 01:00:30,413 --> 01:00:31,308 Yes. 658 01:00:31,685 --> 01:00:32,568 Likely. 659 01:00:32,724 --> 01:00:35,464 I can cope with my own demise, 660 01:00:36,308 --> 01:00:39,802 but I shall never accept innocent lives to be sacrificed because of me. 661 01:00:40,641 --> 01:00:41,675 Hence?! 662 01:00:42,142 --> 01:00:45,220 - "Spare me..." - Yes. 663 01:00:45,960 --> 01:00:49,064 I now am ready to acknowledge my place. 664 01:00:52,736 --> 01:00:58,152 And whatever does not belong to me, I plan to abandon it. 665 01:01:03,495 --> 01:01:04,510 Therefore, 666 01:01:05,822 --> 01:01:08,653 I now wish to bask in your powerful embrace. 667 01:01:19,452 --> 01:01:21,206 My embrace?! 668 01:01:21,500 --> 01:01:22,880 My embrace! 669 01:01:24,015 --> 01:01:26,633 Had I been blessed by perpetual youth, I would embrace you myself! 670 01:01:26,732 --> 01:01:29,214 How lamentable indeed! 671 01:01:32,952 --> 01:01:34,163 Then... 672 01:01:35,593 --> 01:01:38,903 As a symbol of the affinity you and I share, 673 01:01:39,267 --> 01:01:42,384 would you not join our clan's Yeongmo in conjugal ties?! 674 01:02:00,259 --> 01:02:03,886 Yes. I will. 681 01:02:39,431 --> 01:02:42,769 ~ On the Next Episode Of ~ Queen ~*~ Seondeok 682 01:02:43,153 --> 01:02:47,266 Were it not for you, how would I have ever thought of completing this book? 683 01:02:47,422 --> 01:02:50,227 Arrange the necessary for my completion. 684 01:02:51,227 --> 01:02:53,617 Still, hearing you will entrust it to someone you have confidence in... 685 01:02:55,342 --> 01:02:58,021 How is Chunchu? 686 01:02:58,242 --> 01:03:00,800 This guest kept saying he was looking for you. 687 01:03:01,125 --> 01:03:02,047 Where is he? 688 01:03:02,216 --> 01:03:04,586 - Your mother... - Your Highness. 689 01:03:05,430 --> 01:03:07,053 Meseems you have time to squander. 690 01:03:07,222 --> 01:03:08,495 You alone will suffer. 691 01:03:08,599 --> 01:03:11,560 Any news of Bidam and Lord Munno? 692 01:03:11,637 --> 01:03:13,170 Does he not enjoy Her Highness's support? 693 01:03:13,287 --> 01:03:14,767 What are you prattling about?! 694 01:03:14,897 --> 01:03:17,130 And he said he would serve me as his ruler... 695 01:03:17,441 --> 01:03:18,597 It does not feel like you. 696 01:03:18,727 --> 01:03:20,376 Are you really the Bidam I knew? 697 01:03:21,449 --> 01:03:23,119 What are you trying to say, Your Highness?