1 00:00:00,023 --> 00:00:04,499 Queen Seon Deok 2 00:00:00,023 --> 00:00:04,499 Episode 48 3 00:00:07,077 --> 00:00:08,424 Your Highness. 4 00:00:08,529 --> 00:00:09,515 Sister, 5 00:00:09,621 --> 00:00:11,814 you cannot believe... 6 00:00:11,941 --> 00:00:13,750 the suspense I felt. 7 00:00:13,849 --> 00:00:14,988 Lady Mishil. 8 00:00:15,099 --> 00:00:17,430 Considering their meager repute in the mainland, 9 00:00:17,547 --> 00:00:19,724 there was no reason to accord them such reverence, 10 00:00:19,823 --> 00:00:21,405 hence... 11 00:00:22,745 --> 00:00:24,418 Lady Mishil! 12 00:00:24,644 --> 00:00:27,171 ~ Episode 48 ~ 13 00:00:27,643 --> 00:00:29,022 What... 14 00:00:29,164 --> 00:00:31,121 is that knave... 15 00:00:44,924 --> 00:00:46,987 Your... Your Highness! 16 00:00:58,304 --> 00:01:01,371 Why are you so surprised? 17 00:01:01,507 --> 00:01:03,974 Should you not apprehend me? 18 00:01:08,374 --> 00:01:11,440 Was not that edict personally signed by His Majesty? 19 00:01:12,910 --> 00:01:17,263 I might have nothing to do with the attempt on His Excellency's life, 20 00:01:17,460 --> 00:01:20,485 but as I am a mere subject of His Majesty, 21 00:01:21,235 --> 00:01:24,081 I obviously will accede to his any and all wishes. 22 00:01:25,616 --> 00:01:26,888 So... 23 00:01:27,439 --> 00:01:29,206 may you apprehend me! 24 00:01:33,035 --> 00:01:34,689 In my capture's stead, 25 00:01:36,695 --> 00:01:39,613 may you stage an open questioning involving... 26 00:01:39,684 --> 00:01:44,860 Lords Seohyeon and Yongchun, Chief Alcheon and all the Royal Palace Guard, 27 00:01:45,308 --> 00:01:47,947 along with His Majesty himself. 28 00:01:54,531 --> 00:01:57,624 Should even only one of them confess... 29 00:01:58,094 --> 00:02:01,787 that I instigated the attempt on the Sangdaedeung's life, 30 00:02:02,768 --> 00:02:03,889 I... 31 00:02:04,793 --> 00:02:08,014 shall gleefully follow His Majesty's orders. 32 00:02:15,801 --> 00:02:17,860 I might have been accused of high treason, 33 00:02:18,047 --> 00:02:20,122 but I still remain a princess of this country. 34 00:02:20,506 --> 00:02:24,311 I trust you will accord me that much?! 35 00:02:26,293 --> 00:02:30,958 Also, after enduring so many quandaries, 36 00:02:31,321 --> 00:02:37,353 would not His Excellency himself like for the unquestionable truth to be revealed? 37 00:02:43,977 --> 00:02:45,999 What is that supposed to mean? 38 00:02:47,453 --> 00:02:51,254 Her Highness entered the palace?! 39 00:02:52,229 --> 00:02:53,220 Yes. 40 00:02:53,586 --> 00:02:55,964 She went there all by herself. 41 00:03:03,486 --> 00:03:04,812 What is this? 42 00:03:04,927 --> 00:03:06,841 Did you allow her to go ahead and enter alone? 43 00:03:06,931 --> 00:03:08,478 Even if you knew?! 44 00:03:14,705 --> 00:03:17,370 Her Highness is completely out of her mind! 45 00:03:17,526 --> 00:03:18,246 I mean... 46 00:03:18,352 --> 00:03:21,553 Unless she was utterly insane, how could she come here all by herself? 47 00:03:21,695 --> 00:03:23,065 Ahh... 48 00:03:24,888 --> 00:03:29,123 Considering the circumstances, there is no other solution. 49 00:03:33,284 --> 00:03:37,934 We must slay Princess Deokman. 50 00:03:46,443 --> 00:03:51,869 They will kill her. If she enters the palace, they will! 51 00:03:53,141 --> 00:03:56,934 Think Mishil would spare her? 52 00:04:00,162 --> 00:04:02,686 She will not so easily be able to harm her. 53 00:04:03,407 --> 00:04:04,438 What? 54 00:04:08,551 --> 00:04:09,538 Yes... 55 00:04:09,644 --> 00:04:13,845 We cannot slay Deokman. 56 00:04:14,059 --> 00:04:17,115 Ahh... And... Why, Mother? 57 00:04:17,243 --> 00:04:21,437 She came here of her own volition, confirming her charges of treason! 58 00:04:21,567 --> 00:04:23,922 Did you forget that Chunchu is still alive? 59 00:04:26,216 --> 00:04:28,310 The very moment we slay Deokman, 60 00:04:28,425 --> 00:04:34,782 all the nobles, all the power will fall into Chunchu's hands. 61 00:04:39,007 --> 00:04:41,174 From Cheonmyeong to Deokman, 62 00:04:41,284 --> 00:04:43,394 and from Deokman back to Chunchu, 63 00:04:43,502 --> 00:04:46,620 the mandate of heaven will be transferred. 64 00:04:57,628 --> 00:05:00,908 If we had captured both Deokman and Chunchu, 65 00:05:01,924 --> 00:05:04,247 beheading both would solve all our quandaries, 66 00:05:04,376 --> 00:05:07,054 but Chunchu still survives outside. 67 00:05:08,156 --> 00:05:09,693 Chunchu... 68 00:05:10,983 --> 00:05:13,158 Chunchu is still alive. 69 00:05:15,632 --> 00:05:16,734 What? 70 00:05:16,890 --> 00:05:18,366 Lord Chunchu?! 71 00:05:18,474 --> 00:05:22,939 Should Lady Mishil slay Her Highness, after she requested an open questioning, 72 00:05:23,403 --> 00:05:27,235 just cause will naturally move onto Lord Chunchu's side. 73 00:05:29,114 --> 00:05:31,418 We might be weaker than Mishil, 74 00:05:31,814 --> 00:05:35,836 but we can separate Milord and Her Highness into two. 75 00:05:36,251 --> 00:05:37,420 However, 76 00:05:37,630 --> 00:05:39,573 there is only one Mishil. 77 00:05:39,835 --> 00:05:42,011 Immense power might bless her, but she remains one. 78 00:05:45,134 --> 00:05:49,360 That is the biggest advantage we have. 79 00:05:50,066 --> 00:05:54,682 Her Highness used that to contend with Mishil. 80 00:06:03,025 --> 00:06:04,667 Who are you... 81 00:06:04,781 --> 00:06:07,105 Who are you to dare... 82 00:06:08,594 --> 00:06:12,811 treat Her Highness like a mere pawn? 83 00:06:20,801 --> 00:06:22,093 You cannot. 84 00:06:22,217 --> 00:06:24,199 I will never allow it. 85 00:06:24,463 --> 00:06:26,368 You could lose your life! 86 00:06:26,481 --> 00:06:29,698 Yes... It could indeed happen. 87 00:06:29,800 --> 00:06:31,063 Your Highness. 88 00:06:31,452 --> 00:06:32,972 However, 89 00:06:33,140 --> 00:06:35,424 unless I enter the palace, 90 00:06:35,540 --> 00:06:38,806 there will never be an end to this conflict with Mishil. 91 00:06:40,134 --> 00:06:41,406 So... 92 00:06:42,579 --> 00:06:46,089 you must allow me to go. 93 00:06:46,169 --> 00:06:49,377 No subject would ever let his ruler walk into the flames of dissolution, 94 00:06:50,733 --> 00:06:54,910 and no man would ever let his loved ones... 95 00:06:56,785 --> 00:06:58,832 be sweltered by demise. 96 00:07:02,268 --> 00:07:05,690 Those who let sentiments sway them away from our path... 97 00:07:05,816 --> 00:07:11,007 can neither become subjects nor lovers of mine. 98 00:07:13,932 --> 00:07:16,122 Mishil is of remarkable talents. 99 00:07:17,083 --> 00:07:19,042 Whilst we continue running away, 100 00:07:19,153 --> 00:07:23,697 she will gain control of the court, and stabilize this political crisis. 101 00:07:25,138 --> 00:07:27,978 We must force Mishil into a corner, 102 00:07:28,275 --> 00:07:32,812 and encourage the nobles to make a choice. 103 00:07:34,479 --> 00:07:36,388 And if that is to happen, 104 00:07:36,480 --> 00:07:38,973 this is the only way. 105 00:07:40,286 --> 00:07:41,802 But... 106 00:07:42,721 --> 00:07:50,889 How could I dare use Your Highness and Lord Chunchu as mere pawns? 107 00:07:53,602 --> 00:07:56,063 Before the pages of history, 108 00:07:58,833 --> 00:08:00,882 we all are nothing but... 109 00:08:02,352 --> 00:08:04,940 mere pawns. 110 00:08:11,255 --> 00:08:17,029 Before the pages of history, we all are nothing but mere pawns. 111 00:08:22,060 --> 00:08:27,447 All we do is play our own respective role. 112 00:08:29,308 --> 00:08:31,074 I had no just cause... 113 00:08:31,738 --> 00:08:36,911 to stop Her Highness from finding that role of hers. 114 00:08:45,007 --> 00:08:50,335 And they say one should fear the honest when they change... 115 00:08:51,338 --> 00:08:55,776 Your change is indeed daunting. 116 00:08:58,093 --> 00:09:03,840 Is Shilla the only thing which populates that mind of yours now? 117 00:09:06,854 --> 00:09:09,253 No matter what befalls Her Highness, 118 00:09:09,536 --> 00:09:12,051 is Shilla's prosperity all you are concerned about? 119 00:09:12,316 --> 00:09:13,662 That is because... 120 00:09:14,487 --> 00:09:18,044 it is the only way our paths will be able to cross. 121 00:09:18,960 --> 00:09:24,262 Because it is the only tie connecting Her Highness and me. 122 00:09:38,748 --> 00:09:40,387 I mean... 123 00:09:41,924 --> 00:09:45,878 Are you going to allow this open questioning? 124 00:09:46,288 --> 00:09:48,027 Let us just slay her! 125 00:09:48,154 --> 00:09:50,145 Get rid of her once and for all! 126 00:09:50,358 --> 00:09:52,158 Even if we do decide to slay her, 127 00:09:52,269 --> 00:09:55,199 when and how is the real issue. 128 00:09:56,124 --> 00:09:57,995 Murder, torture... 129 00:09:58,117 --> 00:10:02,314 That would be far too cumbersome for us. 130 00:10:04,768 --> 00:10:07,751 The moment Deokman appeared before us unscathed, 131 00:10:07,990 --> 00:10:11,808 the responsibility for her survival instantly moved onto my shoulders. 132 00:10:12,145 --> 00:10:15,552 Should we spare her, Your Highness would be the one sparing her. 133 00:10:15,664 --> 00:10:19,595 And her death would mean it was Her Highness who instigated it. 134 00:10:19,813 --> 00:10:25,381 That is why she should have perished during the arrest... 135 00:10:35,294 --> 00:10:37,400 Why must it be Her Highness? 136 00:10:38,573 --> 00:10:41,611 If only one of the two had to enter that palace, 137 00:10:42,289 --> 00:10:44,508 Chunchu should have been the one! 138 00:10:45,568 --> 00:10:47,600 Don't you know her? 139 00:10:58,270 --> 00:11:00,489 There is no other way now. 140 00:11:02,453 --> 00:11:05,207 We must live up to our own responsibilities. 141 00:11:05,318 --> 00:11:07,792 If only to save Her Highness's life. 142 00:11:10,873 --> 00:11:12,430 Well spoken! 143 00:11:12,561 --> 00:11:14,148 Spare me the sarcasm! 144 00:11:14,340 --> 00:11:15,440 You little... 145 00:11:21,030 --> 00:11:22,622 Wow... 146 00:11:23,552 --> 00:11:26,084 You are starting to scare me. 147 00:11:27,552 --> 00:11:30,261 You really are daunting specimen, all right. 148 00:11:30,529 --> 00:11:32,863 Princess Deokman, Yushin Rang... 149 00:11:33,098 --> 00:11:34,341 All. 150 00:11:38,021 --> 00:11:40,043 Say something at least. 151 00:11:44,739 --> 00:11:47,800 What are you waiting for? What are you thinking? 152 00:11:49,718 --> 00:11:52,287 I myself... right this moment, 153 00:11:53,736 --> 00:11:55,383 thought the same thing. 154 00:11:57,888 --> 00:11:59,751 We will have to go through with it. 155 00:12:01,770 --> 00:12:02,927 Yushin Rang. 156 00:12:04,537 --> 00:12:05,517 I will. 157 00:12:05,780 --> 00:12:06,965 I. 158 00:12:08,518 --> 00:12:10,641 Will do what Her Highness left for us to accomplish. 159 00:12:12,260 --> 00:12:13,860 How are you going to proceed? 160 00:12:15,282 --> 00:12:16,824 Ehh... 161 00:12:19,170 --> 00:12:20,780 Have anything in mind? 162 00:12:21,335 --> 00:12:22,822 Anything we can do. 163 00:12:24,526 --> 00:12:26,483 Ahh... really... 164 00:12:27,610 --> 00:12:29,979 Anyhow, Her Highness... 165 00:12:31,137 --> 00:12:33,047 She's really... 166 00:13:21,502 --> 00:13:22,555 Deokman... 167 00:13:22,648 --> 00:13:24,147 Deokman did... 168 00:13:24,543 --> 00:13:25,935 Why would she?! 169 00:13:26,033 --> 00:13:27,714 For what reason? 170 00:13:27,808 --> 00:13:29,850 She is staking her all for this. 171 00:13:29,945 --> 00:13:30,931 Her all... 172 00:13:31,036 --> 00:13:32,602 Yes, Sire. 173 00:13:33,233 --> 00:13:38,174 So, you yourself must be strong. 174 00:13:42,391 --> 00:13:45,310 Our country has a seven century long legacy. 175 00:13:46,336 --> 00:13:48,689 No matter how fierce Mishil might be, 176 00:13:49,059 --> 00:13:51,983 both the nobles and Hwarang... 177 00:13:52,648 --> 00:13:56,199 will see Her Highness's sacrifice as a new vim fueling their courage. 178 00:13:59,344 --> 00:14:00,784 Right... 179 00:14:01,415 --> 00:14:03,584 We must be strong. 180 00:14:03,815 --> 00:14:05,288 Strong... 181 00:14:10,709 --> 00:14:12,477 Her Highness did? 182 00:14:14,314 --> 00:14:16,227 Seems so. 183 00:14:21,046 --> 00:14:22,796 How could Her Highness... 184 00:14:22,947 --> 00:14:24,114 willfully incur such danger... 185 00:14:24,265 --> 00:14:27,605 Still, would Mishil accept that open questioning? 186 00:14:28,414 --> 00:14:30,588 We will have to observe how the situation evolves. 187 00:14:31,002 --> 00:14:34,852 We must be prepared for everything. 188 00:14:35,234 --> 00:14:36,248 Yes... 189 00:14:36,934 --> 00:14:38,648 Indeed we shall. 190 00:14:48,447 --> 00:14:50,190 I mean it! 191 00:14:51,602 --> 00:14:53,536 I swear I've heard the troops mention it. 192 00:14:53,627 --> 00:14:54,800 It makes no sense. 193 00:14:55,000 --> 00:14:57,353 Why would she incur so much danger on purpose? 194 00:14:57,541 --> 00:14:58,586 Why?! 195 00:14:59,403 --> 00:15:00,402 I'm sure... 196 00:15:01,473 --> 00:15:02,942 she came here to rescue us. 197 00:15:03,033 --> 00:15:04,769 Don't even mention that. 198 00:15:05,061 --> 00:15:06,859 How could Her Highness... 199 00:15:07,448 --> 00:15:09,893 risk so much for people like us? 200 00:15:12,275 --> 00:15:16,133 Back during the war, just to save someone like Si Yeol, 201 00:15:16,237 --> 00:15:18,077 she even ate paper. 202 00:15:18,514 --> 00:15:20,660 She might have done so, but... 203 00:15:23,634 --> 00:15:27,352 Should she not make it an open questioning? 204 00:15:27,954 --> 00:15:30,565 Considering it was an edict personally acceded to by His Majesty, 205 00:15:30,659 --> 00:15:32,842 would that not be the most natural decision? 206 00:15:32,937 --> 00:15:36,481 Yes... I trust she will. 207 00:15:36,946 --> 00:15:38,665 Yes... 208 00:15:38,926 --> 00:15:41,678 There is no reason why she would not. 209 00:15:50,845 --> 00:15:53,568 Her Highness sent you a secret communication. 210 00:15:59,412 --> 00:16:01,628 A tiger might have bitten me, 211 00:16:01,733 --> 00:16:04,668 but I will not remove my arm. 212 00:16:04,999 --> 00:16:08,341 On the contrary, I plan to push that arm even deeper. 213 00:16:09,319 --> 00:16:10,611 Should that happen, 214 00:16:10,881 --> 00:16:13,883 Mishil will be forced to stage a second insurrection. 215 00:16:14,093 --> 00:16:18,427 And then, what will be most dangerous for Mishil... 216 00:16:18,561 --> 00:16:20,754 will be losing your military support. 217 00:16:20,844 --> 00:16:23,801 Now, you must make a choice. 218 00:16:24,422 --> 00:16:28,987 Whether you will let Mishil take all your troops just to survive, 219 00:16:29,100 --> 00:16:31,660 or whether you will help me. 220 00:16:31,868 --> 00:16:34,079 ~ Deokman ~ 221 00:16:36,319 --> 00:16:38,955 So pushing her arm even deeper... 222 00:16:39,115 --> 00:16:40,423 was this. 223 00:16:40,723 --> 00:16:42,696 An open questioning. 224 00:16:46,103 --> 00:16:47,637 Must I really... 225 00:16:47,901 --> 00:16:49,567 make a choice? 226 00:16:52,390 --> 00:16:54,343 There must be an open questioning. 227 00:16:54,607 --> 00:16:56,429 It is only natural she should request that. 228 00:16:56,545 --> 00:17:00,343 Yes. Since a princess was accused of treason, 229 00:17:00,612 --> 00:17:04,265 the truth must be revealed for everyone to see. 230 00:17:04,397 --> 00:17:07,117 I myself think that is what our principles suggest. 231 00:17:07,230 --> 00:17:09,338 Not to mention that she fearlessly entered the palace by herself... 232 00:17:09,441 --> 00:17:11,575 to prove her innocence. 233 00:17:11,746 --> 00:17:15,079 I was surprised by her demeanor myself. 234 00:17:15,361 --> 00:17:16,396 Then... 235 00:17:17,177 --> 00:17:20,990 Did all the Hwarang come to a consensus? 236 00:17:56,183 --> 00:17:59,249 May you order an open questioning! 237 00:17:59,355 --> 00:18:03,797 May you order an open questioning! 238 00:18:06,111 --> 00:18:08,063 If Her Highness committed any crime, 239 00:18:08,157 --> 00:18:13,550 the truth must be openly revealed to everyone! 240 00:18:13,738 --> 00:18:19,016 Hence, we Hwarang request an open questioning for Her Highness! 241 00:18:19,092 --> 00:18:20,786 We all request it! 242 00:18:20,936 --> 00:18:22,527 We all request it! 243 00:18:22,649 --> 00:18:24,343 We all request it! 244 00:18:24,456 --> 00:18:26,391 We all request it! 245 00:18:28,470 --> 00:18:29,833 What is this? 246 00:18:32,207 --> 00:18:37,016 Her Highness has made quite the move, quite the move!! 247 00:18:37,110 --> 00:18:38,671 Wh...What is it, Uncle? 248 00:18:38,775 --> 00:18:41,768 Are the Hwarang making a plea to His Majesty? 249 00:18:41,862 --> 00:18:45,233 Why would they not?! 250 00:18:45,410 --> 00:18:47,895 Listen, Commissioner. 251 00:18:50,285 --> 00:18:51,932 Where is my sister? 252 00:18:52,016 --> 00:18:54,920 She must make a decision quickly! 253 00:18:55,141 --> 00:18:57,542 Don't you know how hard a decision it is? 254 00:18:57,852 --> 00:18:59,198 You... 255 00:19:05,495 --> 00:19:06,530 We are in trouble. 256 00:19:06,624 --> 00:19:08,074 His Majesty... 257 00:19:08,516 --> 00:19:10,065 What happened to His Majesty? 258 00:19:10,150 --> 00:19:11,806 After hearing the Hwarang, 259 00:19:11,900 --> 00:19:13,576 he is heading this way. 260 00:19:14,442 --> 00:19:17,102 What were the troops assigned to him doing? 261 00:19:28,459 --> 00:19:29,752 Since all the Hwarang are out here, 262 00:19:29,837 --> 00:19:31,097 even brutal force will not work. 263 00:19:31,191 --> 00:19:32,198 How about Lady Maya? 264 00:19:32,320 --> 00:19:34,720 We managed to stop her. 265 00:19:35,511 --> 00:19:36,668 Go... go... 266 00:19:49,745 --> 00:19:51,697 You are afflicted by malady, Sire. 267 00:19:51,801 --> 00:19:54,165 Get out of the way at once! 268 00:19:57,305 --> 00:19:58,379 Sire... 269 00:20:03,155 --> 00:20:05,087 Hwarang, heed my words. 270 00:20:06,023 --> 00:20:08,303 Sire, do not do this! 271 00:20:09,178 --> 00:20:11,274 I said let me go! 272 00:20:15,839 --> 00:20:16,620 Sire! 273 00:20:16,733 --> 00:20:17,950 Sire!! 274 00:20:18,286 --> 00:20:19,735 - Sire! - Sire... 275 00:20:19,782 --> 00:20:21,718 Sire! 276 00:20:21,794 --> 00:20:23,120 Escort His Majesty inside! 277 00:20:23,197 --> 00:20:24,789 Do it now! 278 00:20:24,902 --> 00:20:27,207 - Sire! - Sire... 279 00:20:27,311 --> 00:20:30,182 What do you think you're doing? 280 00:20:50,189 --> 00:20:52,370 His Majesty is afflicted by malady. 281 00:20:52,589 --> 00:20:55,323 What could possibly move you to cause this commotion... 282 00:20:55,368 --> 00:20:57,636 all the way to Ingang Palace? 283 00:20:59,453 --> 00:21:03,067 What on earth is more important than your ruler's own health? 284 00:21:03,189 --> 00:21:06,368 We merely wanted to convey Her Highness's desire to... 285 00:21:06,439 --> 00:21:08,519 There will be an open questioning. 286 00:21:13,615 --> 00:21:14,650 What? 287 00:21:16,015 --> 00:21:19,041 Commissioner, set a date for the questioning, 288 00:21:19,281 --> 00:21:22,716 and alert all courtiers and Hwarang. 289 00:21:22,970 --> 00:21:23,958 Yes. 290 00:21:33,309 --> 00:21:37,849 I did try to conclude this matter without needless bloodshed, but... 291 00:21:41,661 --> 00:21:44,898 meseems it would not be possible that way. 292 00:21:45,282 --> 00:21:48,707 Ahh... Then... 293 00:21:48,773 --> 00:21:50,825 It will be on the day of the open questioning. 294 00:21:51,352 --> 00:21:55,408 Send communication to all nobles and Hwarang. 295 00:22:11,722 --> 00:22:16,803 I am sure she will request your participation at the open questioning. 296 00:22:17,498 --> 00:22:21,001 And that will also be the day. 297 00:22:37,155 --> 00:22:40,727 Especially all nobles with over a thousand troops under their command... 298 00:22:40,831 --> 00:22:43,267 must participate at all cost. 299 00:22:43,733 --> 00:22:47,096 We shall extend martial law to the entire country, 300 00:22:47,305 --> 00:22:51,315 and order all private troops to be transferred under our command. 301 00:22:51,521 --> 00:22:56,424 So receive confirmation that he will accept that transfer. 302 00:22:56,565 --> 00:22:57,929 And should he refuse? 303 00:22:58,250 --> 00:23:02,019 If he does, it can only mean he will side with Chunchu. 304 00:23:02,230 --> 00:23:03,452 Slay him. 305 00:23:03,849 --> 00:23:04,934 Yes. 306 00:23:05,137 --> 00:23:09,416 Lords Sejong and Misaeng's three thousand private troops... 307 00:23:09,453 --> 00:23:11,364 will be in charge of keeping control over Seorabeol. 308 00:23:11,581 --> 00:23:13,171 Hajong, you will lead them. 309 00:23:14,122 --> 00:23:15,137 Yes. 310 00:23:15,333 --> 00:23:18,543 Lord Chilsuk, you may be entrusted the command of our force within the palace, 311 00:23:18,684 --> 00:23:23,917 but deploy all Hwarang to protect the outer quarters of His Majesty's palace. 312 00:23:24,369 --> 00:23:25,554 Yes. 313 00:23:26,135 --> 00:23:27,998 The only real issue... 314 00:23:29,984 --> 00:23:31,650 is Lord Jujin. 315 00:23:32,954 --> 00:23:35,233 Yes, that is right. 316 00:23:36,931 --> 00:23:41,786 Unless you bestow all your forces to Mishil right now, 317 00:23:42,296 --> 00:23:44,339 she would never fully trust you. 318 00:23:46,249 --> 00:23:50,314 Of course you might survive after bestowing your men to her. 319 00:23:50,537 --> 00:23:55,105 But after she's appropriated all your troops, 320 00:23:55,425 --> 00:24:00,873 why would Mishil ever need to employ you any further? 321 00:24:01,137 --> 00:24:02,708 And Her Highness? 322 00:24:03,386 --> 00:24:06,388 Will I be of any use to Her Highness? 323 00:24:07,320 --> 00:24:09,239 You are one of the stalwarts of our lesser nobles, 324 00:24:09,346 --> 00:24:11,785 so would you not end up leading the vanguard against... 325 00:24:11,906 --> 00:24:14,038 the most powerful landlords? 326 00:24:14,876 --> 00:24:21,606 Also, she would use your troops for our unification campaign. 327 00:24:26,848 --> 00:24:32,715 You must be thinking whether we'll ever be able to vanquish Mishil?! 328 00:24:34,955 --> 00:24:36,272 When given a chance to succeed, 329 00:24:36,376 --> 00:24:38,814 even a small rat can become as fierce as a tiger. 330 00:24:39,717 --> 00:24:43,106 I trust you have witnessed Her Highness entering the palace by herself?! 331 00:24:46,626 --> 00:24:48,273 How did she look? 332 00:24:49,026 --> 00:24:51,086 Like an insignificant rat... 333 00:24:51,962 --> 00:24:53,985 or a fierce tiger? 334 00:24:59,455 --> 00:25:00,738 Father. 335 00:25:01,519 --> 00:25:03,232 Are you sleeping? 336 00:25:03,298 --> 00:25:07,232 Lady Mishil and the Commissioner are here. 337 00:25:11,685 --> 00:25:13,157 Ahh... All right. 338 00:25:13,464 --> 00:25:15,479 Escort them to the other guest room. 339 00:25:24,513 --> 00:25:27,209 What brings you here, at this belated juncture? 340 00:25:28,254 --> 00:25:29,750 Have a seat. 341 00:25:34,609 --> 00:25:38,317 I just was concerned whether your sudden arrival in the capital... 342 00:25:38,552 --> 00:25:40,143 might be creating some discomfiture. 343 00:25:40,670 --> 00:25:41,771 It is not. 344 00:25:41,884 --> 00:25:44,877 I am glad I can finally enjoy some time with my son. 345 00:25:45,433 --> 00:25:51,563 But, Piltan tells me you decided for an open questioning? 346 00:25:51,936 --> 00:25:52,875 Yes. 347 00:25:53,084 --> 00:25:56,174 We will set a date, and send you word. 348 00:25:56,287 --> 00:25:58,178 Yes... 349 00:25:59,280 --> 00:26:02,011 Which is why we came... 350 00:26:02,160 --> 00:26:06,610 I suspect Her Highness might stage an insurrection on that day. 351 00:26:07,212 --> 00:26:10,215 The safety of Seorabeol concerns me. 352 00:26:12,680 --> 00:26:16,047 May you entrust us your men, Milord. 353 00:26:18,240 --> 00:26:22,358 Ohh... that would not be much of a problem. 354 00:26:22,464 --> 00:26:25,567 If you could just write us a transfer edict without going there firsthand, 355 00:26:25,660 --> 00:26:29,272 we will send officers from our board to take over the battalion. 356 00:26:30,279 --> 00:26:32,952 Yes... Well, 357 00:26:33,714 --> 00:26:37,438 you could easily have all of them. 358 00:26:38,917 --> 00:26:40,197 However... 359 00:26:43,133 --> 00:26:45,787 How do you plan to deal with Her Highness? 360 00:26:46,183 --> 00:26:51,276 I must know myself, if anything to have a just cause to hand over to you those men. 361 00:26:53,447 --> 00:27:00,920 It almost looks as if she's pushing her arm further down a tiger's throat, 362 00:27:01,277 --> 00:27:05,569 so you can understand my concerns. 363 00:27:05,736 --> 00:27:09,960 All we will need is to quickly dismember that arm of hers. 364 00:27:10,630 --> 00:27:11,960 Ahh... 365 00:27:13,085 --> 00:27:15,503 Y...es. 366 00:27:29,257 --> 00:27:34,245 You must deal with Lord Jujin firsthand. 367 00:27:34,490 --> 00:27:35,450 What? 368 00:27:36,636 --> 00:27:40,702 Princess Deokman already met him. 369 00:27:41,031 --> 00:27:42,829 How did you find out? 370 00:27:45,248 --> 00:27:47,360 What he said about that tiger. 371 00:27:48,470 --> 00:27:51,049 I only ever mentioned that to Deokman. 372 00:27:51,816 --> 00:27:55,107 And it was something King Jinheung only told me. 373 00:28:13,772 --> 00:28:15,843 What did you talk about, Father? 374 00:28:16,925 --> 00:28:21,979 That she will proclaim me Sangdaedeung and bestow me all her land, 375 00:28:22,704 --> 00:28:25,919 if only I can transfer control of all my troops to them. 376 00:28:26,295 --> 00:28:27,905 What do you think? 377 00:28:28,084 --> 00:28:31,820 If it was the Lady Mishil we know, I would believe her words. 378 00:28:32,103 --> 00:28:36,258 Even the most unconscionable of proposals would be fair game. 379 00:28:37,237 --> 00:28:38,185 But? 380 00:28:38,375 --> 00:28:39,486 But... 381 00:28:40,446 --> 00:28:43,659 All the Hwarang are confused. 382 00:28:44,953 --> 00:28:47,522 By forcing drinks upon Their Excellencies, 383 00:28:47,654 --> 00:28:50,054 or prohibiting them from joining the council meeting, 384 00:28:51,324 --> 00:28:55,192 Her Highness is going against her every principle. 385 00:28:55,579 --> 00:28:59,222 It's as if she was running away from something. 386 00:29:04,831 --> 00:29:07,633 The Sangseon Hojae sent a message. 387 00:29:07,755 --> 00:29:09,035 Lord Hojae? 388 00:29:11,623 --> 00:29:12,811 Saying what? 389 00:29:17,838 --> 00:29:19,691 Why did you summon us here? 390 00:29:19,843 --> 00:29:20,988 No... 391 00:29:21,151 --> 00:29:24,361 His Excellency himself received our message. 392 00:29:25,170 --> 00:29:26,823 You were led here by a message of mine? 393 00:29:26,917 --> 00:29:27,907 Yes. 394 00:29:28,952 --> 00:29:30,035 Then?! 395 00:29:52,527 --> 00:29:53,939 You're here. 396 00:29:56,461 --> 00:29:59,117 What did you do with your men from Amnyangju? 397 00:29:59,209 --> 00:30:02,271 I discreetly moved them outside the capital. 398 00:30:02,337 --> 00:30:04,808 I also gathered our elite troops separately. 399 00:30:05,575 --> 00:30:10,720 Lords Sejong and Misaeng's troops will surely be protecting the capital. 400 00:30:11,520 --> 00:30:13,882 While the Board's troops will defend the palace. 401 00:30:13,976 --> 00:30:16,358 Our numbers cannot compare anyhow, 402 00:30:16,791 --> 00:30:21,037 so hitting selected targets with a few men would be our only choice. 403 00:30:21,112 --> 00:30:25,921 Yes, we must make sure their troops don't all unite at the palace. 404 00:30:26,308 --> 00:30:29,012 Yes, never you worry. 405 00:30:29,244 --> 00:30:32,592 Our men have been trained for such operations from day one. 406 00:30:32,676 --> 00:30:35,218 Are Yushin Rang and Bidam still nowhere to be seen? 407 00:30:35,437 --> 00:30:37,900 They must be playing the most important role, on that day. 408 00:30:42,889 --> 00:30:48,099 If the Hwarang manage not to join forces with them, it would be a relief. 409 00:30:48,212 --> 00:30:50,428 We must make them join our cause. 410 00:30:51,173 --> 00:30:52,818 Think it would be so easy? 411 00:30:53,217 --> 00:30:54,898 Gukseon. 412 00:30:55,087 --> 00:30:57,082 All we need is the Gukseon. 413 00:30:58,804 --> 00:31:01,557 I am sure he will be on our side. 414 00:31:01,861 --> 00:31:05,453 And once he takes a step forward, the Hwarang will follow. 415 00:31:08,230 --> 00:31:09,924 Where is Lord Munno? 416 00:31:10,837 --> 00:31:13,077 There is no way you would not know. 417 00:31:15,505 --> 00:31:17,039 I don't. 418 00:31:18,451 --> 00:31:22,212 It's not like he's the type who would tell you... 419 00:31:22,282 --> 00:31:23,822 where he's headed. 420 00:31:24,895 --> 00:31:26,899 It's not the time to be talking like that. 421 00:31:28,821 --> 00:31:30,907 Unless we use any help we can muster, 422 00:31:30,958 --> 00:31:32,670 Her Highness will perish! 423 00:31:33,678 --> 00:31:35,503 Don't you realize that? 424 00:31:39,401 --> 00:31:43,268 You let her go alone and act all haughty only now, 425 00:31:43,448 --> 00:31:45,349 what is with you? 426 00:32:06,144 --> 00:32:07,301 Let's go. 427 00:32:08,318 --> 00:32:10,501 We must find a way before that day comes. 428 00:32:11,114 --> 00:32:12,281 At all cost. 429 00:32:19,415 --> 00:32:20,760 There is... 430 00:32:22,445 --> 00:32:23,659 a way. 431 00:32:41,464 --> 00:32:49,579 Remember when people used to call you the God of Mount Taebaek? 432 00:32:51,778 --> 00:32:56,610 That moniker suits the Gukseon. 433 00:32:58,040 --> 00:33:02,549 Nothing can kill him. 434 00:33:05,567 --> 00:33:07,029 Master... 435 00:33:09,817 --> 00:33:12,067 That is how you must survive, 436 00:33:13,431 --> 00:33:16,424 forever you must. 437 00:34:13,446 --> 00:34:15,147 The first battalion will take the northern gates, 438 00:34:15,242 --> 00:34:17,502 the second the eastern ones, 439 00:34:17,625 --> 00:34:20,898 and you must make sure nobody escapes, is that clear? 440 00:34:21,020 --> 00:34:22,294 Yes. 441 00:34:22,379 --> 00:34:25,658 Report any suspicious individual immediately, 442 00:34:26,153 --> 00:34:32,798 and prepare for any possible situation happening there. 443 00:34:50,546 --> 00:34:54,645 ~ Rang Sun Eui ~ (Follow the Hwarang's Calling) 444 00:35:11,368 --> 00:35:14,928 {\a6}*9~11 am 445 00:35:11,368 --> 00:35:14,928 The open questioning is set for the morrow, at the hour of the snake*. 446 00:35:16,955 --> 00:35:20,239 Is that so? All right. 447 00:35:20,399 --> 00:35:21,548 You may leave. 448 00:35:22,828 --> 00:35:26,329 Yes, then, we shall be awaiting you in the morrow. 449 00:35:33,203 --> 00:35:34,455 Father! 450 00:35:37,502 --> 00:35:41,387 The open questioning will take place tomorrow at the hour of the snake. 451 00:35:47,893 --> 00:35:49,992 If you enter the palace that day, 452 00:35:50,162 --> 00:35:52,524 they will force you to transfer control of your troops to them. 453 00:35:53,136 --> 00:35:56,034 And if you refuse to do so, surviving will be arduous. 454 00:35:57,751 --> 00:36:02,589 Is Lady Mishil truly going to stage an insurrection? 455 00:36:02,853 --> 00:36:04,010 Yes. 456 00:36:13,035 --> 00:36:14,228 Father! 457 00:36:14,334 --> 00:36:16,176 How are you going to proceed? 458 00:36:16,676 --> 00:36:23,220 Should I let Mishil take all my men and join forces with her to survive? 459 00:36:24,690 --> 00:36:30,418 Or should I lead my troops and join Lord Chunchu? 460 00:36:37,100 --> 00:36:40,555 No matter how, you must make sure Sejong's and Misaeng's troops... 461 00:36:40,667 --> 00:36:42,982 will remain confined outside Seorabeol's walls. 462 00:36:43,914 --> 00:36:44,920 All right. 463 00:36:45,099 --> 00:36:49,071 Be it Lord Jujin or whomever, the moment their troops join me, 464 00:36:49,401 --> 00:36:51,422 we shall instantly deploy for the palace. 465 00:36:52,758 --> 00:36:54,155 Until then... 466 00:36:54,358 --> 00:36:57,229 We shall continue fulfilling our duties at the palace. 467 00:36:57,944 --> 00:36:59,257 All preparations are now complete. 468 00:36:59,412 --> 00:37:03,943 Now all we can do is hope things will turn out as Her Highness wishes for. 469 00:37:16,140 --> 00:37:17,520 Your Highness. 470 00:37:23,306 --> 00:37:25,743 All preparations are over. 471 00:37:29,951 --> 00:37:31,174 And Lord Jujin? 472 00:37:31,541 --> 00:37:35,840 I left the matter to Seokpum, who sent someone on his trail. 473 00:37:40,141 --> 00:37:44,435 There must be nary a mistake. 474 00:37:44,784 --> 00:37:46,472 Of course. 475 00:37:50,017 --> 00:37:51,335 Your Highness. 476 00:37:51,504 --> 00:37:53,739 What is the matter? 477 00:37:58,072 --> 00:37:59,776 To reach this point, 478 00:37:59,980 --> 00:38:02,439 it took much too long. 479 00:38:03,434 --> 00:38:06,710 But now you shall finally gain what you deserved. 480 00:38:07,472 --> 00:38:08,771 What I... 481 00:38:10,295 --> 00:38:11,867 What I deserved... 482 00:38:12,832 --> 00:38:14,330 By the morrow, 483 00:38:14,457 --> 00:38:17,725 our nation's history will be written anew. 484 00:38:18,883 --> 00:38:20,031 Yes. 485 00:38:20,794 --> 00:38:22,299 Tomorrow is the day. 486 00:38:22,895 --> 00:38:24,185 Tomorrow. 487 00:38:42,840 --> 00:38:44,092 Sister... 488 00:38:44,693 --> 00:38:46,418 Tomorrow is the day. 489 00:38:47,265 --> 00:38:48,733 Look after me. 490 00:40:00,608 --> 00:40:05,831 Protect your posts with utmost devotion. 491 00:40:06,547 --> 00:40:07,545 Is that clear? 492 00:40:07,652 --> 00:40:08,777 Yes! 493 00:40:09,106 --> 00:40:10,497 On your posts! 494 00:40:15,570 --> 00:40:17,829 We shall move to the exhibition hall. 495 00:40:17,932 --> 00:40:19,039 Yes! 496 00:40:23,034 --> 00:40:25,763 The troops are moving to the exhibition hall. 497 00:40:26,488 --> 00:40:29,904 Seems like they are truly doing an open questioning. 498 00:40:30,036 --> 00:40:35,552 Is she really going to stand before all those people? 499 00:40:35,929 --> 00:40:40,334 I'm sure Her Highness has a plan. 500 00:40:40,428 --> 00:40:44,423 But Mishil will not just take it lying down. 501 00:40:44,678 --> 00:40:47,314 There must be something behind this. 502 00:40:57,967 --> 00:41:00,245 The open questioning is set to begin. 503 00:41:00,734 --> 00:41:01,995 Let us go. 504 00:41:07,057 --> 00:41:09,240 What are you waiting for? Escort them. 505 00:41:09,325 --> 00:41:10,400 Yes! 506 00:41:53,156 --> 00:41:54,095 Your Majesty. 507 00:41:54,170 --> 00:41:56,123 The open questioning shall soon begin. 508 00:41:56,810 --> 00:41:57,950 Let us go. 509 00:44:46,658 --> 00:44:48,494 All preparatives are complete. 510 00:44:49,378 --> 00:44:50,731 And the Hwarang? 511 00:44:50,922 --> 00:44:53,435 They're in charge of security at the royal palace's outer quarters. 512 00:44:54,065 --> 00:44:56,495 Did they not ask to be present at the questioning? 513 00:44:56,749 --> 00:44:58,603 As they have been entrusted with His Majesty's safety, 514 00:44:58,735 --> 00:45:00,372 they had no remonstrations whatsoever. 515 00:45:00,567 --> 00:45:01,577 Yes. 516 00:45:42,343 --> 00:45:43,821 What are you doing? 517 00:45:43,896 --> 00:45:47,453 We have to verify something, so forgive our insolence. 518 00:45:47,575 --> 00:45:49,495 Verify? And what? 519 00:45:49,975 --> 00:45:52,309 Let me escort you inside. 520 00:45:52,398 --> 00:45:55,349 - Ahh... What... - What are you doing? 521 00:46:28,624 --> 00:46:30,502 What do you think you're doing? 522 00:46:31,602 --> 00:46:33,681 I said let me go, you knaves! 523 00:46:38,403 --> 00:46:43,106 You insolent sons of a swine! 524 00:47:13,672 --> 00:47:15,790 Transferring control of our troops?! 525 00:47:15,884 --> 00:47:17,352 Under Her Highness's orders, 526 00:47:17,386 --> 00:47:20,270 martial law shall be extended nationwide starting today. 527 00:47:20,694 --> 00:47:23,975 Under martial law, nobody is allowed to employ private guards, 528 00:47:24,096 --> 00:47:28,318 and all troops shall be taken over by the Board of Military Affairs. 529 00:47:29,824 --> 00:47:30,954 Hence... 530 00:47:31,471 --> 00:47:35,443 You will have to write a confirmation of the transfer. 531 00:47:35,514 --> 00:47:37,775 A confirmation?! 532 00:47:38,888 --> 00:47:40,182 We cannot do so! 533 00:47:40,375 --> 00:47:44,764 Transfer my troops to the Board?! Allow me to meet Her Highness. 534 00:47:45,343 --> 00:47:49,371 Are you opposing Her Highness's orders? 535 00:47:51,573 --> 00:47:52,651 I am! 536 00:47:52,817 --> 00:47:54,592 There is no way I would accede to that! 537 00:48:21,402 --> 00:48:23,934 How about you, Milords? 538 00:48:25,823 --> 00:48:29,635 Are you going to oppose as well? 539 00:50:14,791 --> 00:50:15,825 Charge! 540 00:50:31,164 --> 00:50:32,754 Charge! 541 00:50:43,698 --> 00:50:44,994 Quick! 542 00:50:57,022 --> 00:51:00,746 Quick, we can't let this happen! 543 00:51:31,938 --> 00:51:38,563 We shall hereby commence Princess Deokman's open questioning. 544 00:51:48,016 --> 00:51:49,799 If this is truly an open questioning, 545 00:51:50,216 --> 00:51:53,200 where are all the nobles and the remaining council members? 546 00:52:15,810 --> 00:52:18,113 There are two hundred people on this roster, 547 00:52:18,604 --> 00:52:22,976 but all we have seen so far were forty or fifty people at best. 548 00:52:29,637 --> 00:52:32,789 Did you not claim it would be an open questioning? 549 00:52:32,912 --> 00:52:35,882 But why is no one coming? 550 00:52:45,074 --> 00:52:46,912 - The nobles... - Your Highness! 551 00:52:47,002 --> 00:52:47,963 I... 552 00:53:06,130 --> 00:53:10,078 The nobles have not appeared. 553 00:53:11,413 --> 00:53:15,140 They have not... appeared?! 554 00:53:16,050 --> 00:53:20,136 Only about fifty people came. 555 00:53:33,278 --> 00:53:35,255 And Lord Jujin? 556 00:53:58,368 --> 00:54:00,824 I, Lord of the Sangju Commandery Jujin, 557 00:54:01,473 --> 00:54:04,425 pledge my allegiance to His Highness Lord Chunchu! 558 00:54:22,140 --> 00:54:23,791 We shall now... 559 00:54:25,758 --> 00:54:27,895 march towards the capital. 560 00:54:30,111 --> 00:54:34,868 Eliminate the treacherous individuals who besmirched our nation's legacy, 561 00:54:35,847 --> 00:54:37,607 and rescue His Majesty! 562 00:54:40,760 --> 00:54:45,453 Let your vengeful angst guide you, and rescue this nation! 563 00:54:47,166 --> 00:54:49,011 The honor and legacy of our nation... 564 00:54:51,957 --> 00:54:54,866 shall forever walk with you! 565 00:55:23,918 --> 00:55:27,335 You... failed?! 566 00:55:28,708 --> 00:55:30,073 Suddenly, 567 00:55:31,099 --> 00:55:32,915 a group of assassins appeared. 568 00:55:42,904 --> 00:55:44,288 Your Highness. 569 00:55:44,984 --> 00:55:46,674 What are you going to do now? 570 00:55:47,370 --> 00:55:52,952 How could you possibly manage to fail even this? 571 00:55:53,065 --> 00:55:54,109 Uh? 572 00:56:08,139 --> 00:56:12,883 Close the palace gates, and deploy all troops. 573 00:56:13,937 --> 00:56:14,981 Yes. 574 00:56:46,912 --> 00:56:50,370 Rang Sun Eui... Gukseon?! 575 00:56:55,716 --> 00:56:59,076 Follow the Hwarang's calling... 576 00:56:59,792 --> 00:57:01,108 Gukseon?! 577 00:57:01,393 --> 00:57:02,772 Gukseon?! 578 00:57:02,871 --> 00:57:04,631 The Gukseon is here? 579 00:57:04,725 --> 00:57:06,278 This is his arrow indeed. 580 00:57:06,842 --> 00:57:08,437 This is his marking! 581 00:57:08,565 --> 00:57:09,901 Right. 582 00:57:32,261 --> 00:57:35,122 The Pungwolju has brought Lord Munno! 583 00:57:35,235 --> 00:57:36,863 He did it! 584 00:57:37,136 --> 00:57:40,670 Fine... I shall follow the Pungwolju! 585 00:57:41,343 --> 00:57:43,054 I will, too. 586 00:57:47,249 --> 00:57:49,021 Hwarang, heed my words. 587 00:57:49,266 --> 00:57:52,258 We shall now rescue His Majesty! 588 00:57:52,691 --> 00:57:55,968 Let us head to Ingang Palace. 589 00:57:59,036 --> 00:58:01,304 We shall follow Your Excellency! 590 00:58:17,119 --> 00:58:18,061 What is the matter? 591 00:58:18,164 --> 00:58:20,197 Ingang Palace is being attacked. 592 00:58:20,366 --> 00:58:21,364 What? 593 00:58:48,416 --> 00:58:49,462 That... 594 00:58:50,054 --> 00:58:51,554 Look over there! 595 00:59:10,739 --> 00:59:13,402 Th...That... 596 00:59:34,379 --> 00:59:36,052 We rescued... 597 00:59:37,511 --> 00:59:41,317 We rescued His Majesty?! 598 00:59:51,845 --> 00:59:53,828 They rescued him... 599 00:59:53,981 --> 00:59:55,318 His Majesty? 600 00:59:58,094 --> 00:59:59,573 Your Highness. 601 00:59:59,737 --> 01:00:01,262 It is over now. 602 01:00:03,361 --> 01:00:04,811 It's done. 603 01:00:51,334 --> 01:00:52,605 Sister... 604 01:00:52,915 --> 01:00:54,581 What can we do now? 605 01:00:55,315 --> 01:00:56,238 Uh?! 606 01:01:32,490 --> 01:01:33,759 Your Highness! 607 01:01:47,265 --> 01:01:48,563 Shoot. 608 01:01:48,921 --> 01:01:50,813 You have been vanquished, 609 01:01:51,236 --> 01:01:52,573 Mishil. 610 01:01:55,514 --> 01:01:57,189 Fine, Deokman. 611 01:01:58,215 --> 01:02:00,003 You are victorious. 618 01:02:28,998 --> 01:02:32,857 ~ On The Next Episode Of ~ QUEEN ~*~ SEONDEOK 619 01:03:00,515 --> 01:03:01,998 Sire! Sire!! 620 01:03:10,684 --> 01:03:13,499 They shall forever walk with you! 621 01:03:16,276 --> 01:03:18,761 We shall follow Your Excellency! 622 01:03:27,415 --> 01:03:28,892 Shoot. 623 01:03:29,165 --> 01:03:30,670 You have been vanquished.